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The writing was on the wall for Mayor John Dooley at the New Grand Hotel’s banquet room on Saturday, Nov. 15. Dooley received a resounding endorsement from voters, beating out challengers David Aaron, Gord McAdams and Philip McMillan. Dooley will work with a new coun�� cil made up of the candidates shown at right.

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School District 8 says lead levels in Trafalgar’s drinking water are safe. PAGE 4

John Dooley holds onto mayor’s job while council’s makeup sees a subtle shift �� 2005, just over three years ago. by Chris Shepherd

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Dooley has a tremendous singing voice and the results from Saturday’s election gave him more than enough reason to use it. As he thanked the audience that gathered at The Grand Hotel’s banquet hall on Saturday, Nov. 15, Dooley said the night wouldn’t be complete without an Irish song, a suggestion that drew applause and cheers from the crowd. The song was about Dublin and all about change, so it’s appropriate Dooley said. His performance hushed the crowd and earned enthusiastic applause when the last true note died away. Dooley also drew applause when he criticized David Aaron’s conduct in the mayoral race. “It disappointed me that he seemed to think he could show up in Nelson

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and that we were in the dark for a hundred years, that we didn’t know what we’re doing here. I think at the end of the day that might have actually been his downfall.” Reached by phone after the election, Aaron said portrayals of him as a newcomer to Nelson were inaccurate. Aaron said he moved to the Slocan Valley and then Nelson in September

“I offered myself as a leadership option to the public for the very reason that I was new, for the very reason that I was capable of bringing in some novel elements of leadership into the mix.” Dooley said he wasn’t surprised by Aaron’s vote count, though he said it was 100 votes higher than he predicted. “I think what really happened is Gord McAdams didn’t run the kind of campaign he should have ran and he lost votes to David Aaron.” Reached the next day, McAdams said Dooley’s win was expected, though Aaron did catch him off guard. McAdams said he stuck to his own campaign strategy and didn’t want to get drawn into the competitiveness between Dooley and Aaron.

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Results from the region New and old faces elected around the West Kootenay by Chris Shepherd In the Village of Slocan, Madeleine Perriere beat out fellow councillor John Gates to take the mayoral seat. Perriere will be joined by councillors Hillary Elliot, Patricia McGreal, Jessica Lunn

and Tamara Matthews. The Regional District of Central Kootenay saw quite a change in its makeup after the local elections put eight new directors at the table. The regional district is goverened by 20 directors in total. Five incumbents were

knocked from their seats by new challengers while three directors chose not to run again. In Area E, vacated by Josh Smienk who will run for the BC Liberal party next year, Ramona Faust beat Garry Kalinski. In Area H, which covers the Slocan Valley,

incumbent Don Munro lost to Walter Popoff Andrew Shadrack held onto Area D, which covers the northern half of Kootenay Lake. For Nelson’s school trustees, the two incumbents, Bob Wright and Bill Maslechko, won their seats once again.

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The sun may be setting on Al Dawson’s 21-year career as a director for Area F, but he still plans on staying active in the region.

Dawson retires after 21 years with RDCK Director reflects on career that started in the 1970s and ends this year by Chris Shepherd When Al Dawson was first elected to the Regional District of Central Kootenay he was the youngest director at 32 years old. Dawson decided to not run this time around and at 73, he’s leaving the rural board as the oldest. Dawson ran in eight elections to represent Area F and seven of those were contested. He was acclaimed for his final term on the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) board, and getting in that easily didn’t sit well with him. “When you run you have to get out and talk to people, make commitments.” Dawson’s 21 years as a rural director were scattered over more than three decades. His first election was in 1972 and he took a break in ‘78 to dedicate time to his golf business. Dawson was drawn back in 1993 and he’s been representing the rural area ever since. He decided not to run this time on the advice of his doctor. “Being a doctor and a constituent, I listened to him,” Dawson says with a laugh. Over the years Dawson has worked on projects like the Nelson and District Community Complex, securing the future of the regional district’s landfill when 1,100 acres of land were bought, installing a 911

Without it [the zoning bylaw] the North Shore would have been a hodge podge.

Al Dawson, explaining why a zoning bylaw was needed for the North Shore

system, and developing the RDCK’s transit system. The most satisfying for Dawson was helping create the Bonnington Regional Park. The community wanted playing fields built but without any new taxation, Dawson recalls. It was done through countless work parties and the end result is a soccer field, sports court, playground and nine acres of walking and cycling trails. The park is important for Area F, Dawson says. His riding is 40 kilometres long and three kilometres wide and the City of Nelson separates the east and west portions of it. “It’s hard to establish a sense of community,” Dawson says. “But that

did it.” Dawson says his biggest challenge has been around land usage and zoning. Zoning is important, Dawson says, because it allows a degree of control over the use of the land and requires consultation with the people. The North Shore has seen tremendous growth and Dawson credits a sound zoning bylaw for the area for creating a healthy community. “Without it [the zoning bylaw] the North Shore would have been a hodge podge.” Dawson wishes he had done more on transit. Climate change and economic pressures have made it an important service to deliver, but he says even five years ago the urgency of the matter wasn’t realized. There will be other challenges too, Dawson predicts. Budgets, water and sewer services will be hurdles future directors will have to struggle with. Dawson says he’ll miss being on the RDCK, and says he’ll miss the “ability to get things done.” He credits the support of his wife of 51 years, Margaret, and three children for allowing him to accomplish what he did. The other support has been the people of Area F, Dawson says. “I’ve been very lucky. They are well informed and when there are problems to discuss, they’re discussed in a very amiable manner.”

Council shuffled Mason’s out while two new faces join by Chris Shepherd Nelson’s council was subtlety jiggled after all the ballots were counted last week. Two new faces, Donna Macdonald and Kim Charlesworth joined incumbents Bob Adams, Robin Cherbo, Deb Kozak and Margaret Stacey at the council table. With seven candidates for the city’s six positions, Ian Mason ended up the odd man out. Kozak landed the most votes in the Saturday, Nov. 15 election, something she says is humbling. The returning councillor is looking to continuing the projects council started like the waterfront master plan, work on affordable housing and improving the city’s aging infrastructure. Calling Macdonald new isn’t accurate, however. She served on council for 13 years until she ran for mayor in 2005, losing to John Dooley. Macdonald was drawn back into civic politics because she didn’t see enough action on two important issues: affordable housing and sustainability. She’s excited to have so many experienced people around the table. “The ones who were new last year have already done their leaning,” said Macdonald. “It’s time to start running for action.” While Charlesworth is the only member who hasn’t served on council, she has worked for the city as a deputy city clerk and so has some understanding of how the city is run. Charlesworth said she thinks the new council will be able to get a lot done during their three-year term and looks forward to building relationships with

Council vote counts Deb Kozak

2,474 Margaret Stacey 2,321 Kim Charlesworth 2,259 Donna Macdonald 2,241 Robin Cherbo 2,197 Bob Adams 2,165 Ian Mason 1,946 the Regional District of Central Kootenay, which saw its own shakeup after the Saturday, Nov. 15 elections. Margaret Stacey said she’s happy to welcome Macdonald and Charlesworth to council, though she said she’ll miss the experience and knowledge Ian Mason and Gord McAdams contributed. Bob Adams is also optimistic about what the new council will accomplish, especially around work on the city’s traffic study and water master plan. Mason was philosophical about his defeat after two terms in office. He noted he earned more votes than he did last election but still came seventh. During the election, Mason spoke about his passion for Nelson and his desire to serve the community. He isn’t sure what he’ll do next and wants to wait and see what comes up. “One door closes, another opens. That’s how I look at this.” Robin Cherbo could not be reached by press time.

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Reports of lead in the water at Trafalgar Middle School don’t accurately reflect the state of the system, say school district officials. At the Monday, Nov. 10 all candidates forum, Ralph Goodwin-Wilson challenged the current school trustees on the water quality at Trafalgar. G o o d w i n - W i l s o n ’s question was news to the school trustees. Larry Brown, director of operations for School District 8 says GoodwinWilson’s report doesn’t take into account steps the schools take to clear the water. Each day the water fountains are run for a few minutes to flush out the water that has sat in the taps over night, Brown says. “When you flush it new

When you flush it new water is introduced into the system and whatever has come into the water over night is flushed out. So that’s what we do. Principals everyday go around and run each of the fountains for two minutes.

Larry Brown, director of operations for School District 8

water is introduced into the system and whatever has come into the water over night is flushed out. So that’s what we do. Principals everyday go around and run each of the fountains for two minutes.” Water regulations allow for 0.01 milligrams per litre of dissolved lead in water. Brown acknowledges Goodwin-Wilson’s water tests did find 0.013, but says that’s because the drinking fountains weren’t flushed. Goodwin-Wilson’s tests were done on Monday, Sept. 8, and Brown has water samples from Monday, Sept. 29 that show the levels of lead coming from Trafalgar’s drinking fountains were below the allowable levels once the taps are flushed. “It’s a big non issue,” Brown says. There are similar issues

at Hume Elementary School as well. The water is fine to drink, Brown says. He believes the lead is coming from the school’s old pipe system. Trafalgar was built in the 1930 and parts of the soldering was done using lead. Pat Dooley, superintendent for the school district, says she is aware of the water situation at Trafalgar and it is one of the reasons the district has made Trafalgar its top priority. Staff and trustees are working on a brief to take to the Ministry of Education to highlight why Trafalgar should be a priority. “What we would be wanting to do is basically make a point with the ministry that this project should be given higher priority than others in the province.”

Dorms salvageable Selkirk College study shows St. Martin’s Hall and McCarty Hall structurally sound by Chris Shepherd A study into the old dorms at Selkirk College shows the 50-yearold buildings are salvageable, now it’s a question of whether the buildings are worth it, or whether entirely new buildings should go up. Barry Auliffe, director of communications and development for Selkirk College, is in the middle of answering those questions, part of a project he started this summer. “It would be a relatively straight forward matter to fix them up,” Auliffe said of St. Martin’s Hall and McCarty Hall. “But it would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.” The buildings’ steel and cement structure is sound as are the plumbing, wiring and heating systems,

Auliffe says. There is some asbestos in the buildings, built in the 1950s, that would be expensive to remove. The buildings, owned by the City of Nelson, and operated by a thirdparty contractor, were closed seven years ago. Auliffe started the investigation this summer, partly because of a suspicion the college was losing students because of a lack of housing for students. The two halls could provide up to 168 beds though whether the renovated building would have that many beds is another matter. Selkirk is surveying students to see what kind of housing they would like the college to provide, Auliffe says. Currently, most rooms have two beds in one room with a common

bathroom for each floor. Auliffe says fixing up the dorms would do more than help the college retain students, it would take some of the pressure off the Nelson rental market by providing students with housing options. An architect is working on cost estimates to renovate the buildings and Auliffe says that will have to be compared with the cost of building an entirely new residence there. Mayor John Dooley said it would be a great benefit to the community if Selkirk were able to renovate the buildings, echoing Auliffe’s comments about freeing up rental suites in Nelson. “We would love to see something happen there,” Dooley said. “But we’ll have to look at the costs.”

Species at risk spotted with public’s help This year, for the first time, the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) posted a number of easy-tocomplete, online forms for the public to use to report species at risk sightings in the Columbia Basin. The response from West Kootenay residents was positive and the data gathered will help biologists in their efforts to conserve and enhance wildlife in the region. Reports were requested on a number of species-at-risk, including common nighthawks, great blue herons, western screech owls, western skinks and badgers. “Using the eyes and the ears of the public to help

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the western screech-owl. This was perhaps not surprising given their extremely low numbers in the Columbia Basin. One western screech-owl sighting still provided valuable information as it led FWCP biologists to explore some previouslyunknown owl habitat in the Salmo area. The FWCP plans to continue encouraging public completion of the on-line forms in 2009. All of the data collected will support the mapping out of distribution ranges and the planning of stewardship activities in the future. For more information visit www.fwcp.ca. – submitted

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Some solutions for our troubled community food services

Editorial Lessons to learn from the election In looking at the election results, one thing can’t be debated: John Dooley was the people’s choice for mayor. Dooley took more votes than all three of his competitors combined which is a resounding endorsement. This is a good thing, but the results also hint at some strings, but we’ll get to that later. Leading up to the election there were suggestions that Gord McAdams and David Aaron might have split the vote among people unhappy with Dooley, that one might have prevented the other from “stopping” Dooley. But the results have shown that wasn’t the case. Dooley has the people’s faith. Here are the strings. First off, the man who presented himself as the complete opposite of Dooley, David Aaron, surprised everyone with a strong showing in the polls. That a man without any experience in elected office should gather so many votes should be a sign to Dooley that the concerns Aaron raised are held by a segment of the population and those concerns should be addressed. Our elected officials have to represent the entire community, not just those who voted for them. Speaking after the results were announced, Dooley said they were a “clear indicator to me that people want us to maintain on the course we’re on.” We disagree. There the results show there is a faction that was not happy with the direction the City of Nelson was headed in. They spoke with their votes. Another matter is the low turnout, shockingly low compared to previous elections. The low turnout could be interpreted in a number of ways. Voters might have felt all the candidates were equally qualified, so why bother to vote? They might have been unhappy with all of them. They might not have cared. No one can know why the turnout was low, but the results suggest the new council has to reassess the course the city is on.

Fish Heads & Flowers

Flowers - to all the fun loving, creative people who decorated their houses at halloween to make it extra special for the kids (and the adults!) Fish heads - to people who park their cars in the back lanes, it makes it hard for others to get through. Flowers - to the many people who gave donations to our school even thought they didn’t want to purchase any of our fundraising products. It was very much apprectiated. - A very grateful PAC Fish heads - to the drivers in town who run orange lights and generally fail to obey the rules. You make driving in town very

sketchy! - Pedestrian and newly licensed driver Flowers - to the incredible group of volunteers who put together the most amazing Haunted House at Taghum Hall on Halloween. Thank you for this very well done, familyfriendly, affordable event. We can’t wait to see what you come up with next year! Flowers -to my good friend who worked so hard on creating the costumes for the local production. I was disappointed that her name was omitted from the pamphlet. - Cheers Flowers- to all the lonely people who have no one to love!

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Dear editor, I was saddened and then perturbed to read about the difficulties facing area food cupboards that help folks in need of a meal. Saddened because in a country of such enormous wealth, the cupboards are struggling in general, and perturbed because at least in August Our Daily Bread almost went broke because it served an extra 1,000 meals to folks attending the Shambhala Music Festival. And only $15 in donations came in that month! No community food service should be expected to feed festival goers who pay upwards of $200 for a ticket.

Two possible solutions come to mind: the festival organizers could tack a $5 surcharge on the Shambhala tickets and distribute the proceeds to local food cupboards in August to soften the impact of the festival on these organizations or these food services should shut down altogether during the festival. Meanwhile, all of us should consider a donation to these vital community services right now, according to our means. Jamie K. Donaldson Nelson

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Street Talk What kind of festival would you like to see in the area?

Happy to see Red Sands more accessible Dear editor, I have found the most recent debate regarding preservation of Red Sands beach amusing. As a resident of the Bealby Road area I have never been able to enjoy the use of Red Sands beach during the warm months. Not because I don’t enjoy bathing nude (although I don’t) but because the garbage and filth including human waste that collects along the margins of the beach through the spring and summer months is

disgusting. I agree that it would be unfortunate to loose the forest just south of the beach to private homes but not because this is a pristine, undeveloped area (it has in fact been previously developed and the remnants of foundations still remain) but because so much of Nelson’s lakefront has been and continues to be cleared and planted with lawns down to the waters edge. The only wildlife that benefits from conversion

of natural lakefront riparian vegetation to lawns are our dearly beloved Canada geese. From the perspective of a resident of the Bealby Road area I would be very happy to see the Red Sands beach become more accessible to those who live nearby and less accessible to those who feel it is their private bathing spot to use and abuse as they wish. Kim Green, Nelson

More of a music folk fest. We’re attracting a decent set of eclectic artists. It’d be nice to add folk music to that. Jerry Arsenault, Nelson

Campbell needs to look beyond the Olympics Dear editor, Is B.C. turning into a dictatorship? By closing the legislature last spring and again this fall, Premier Gordon Campbell is now able to ignore the opposition. So today we can assume that he is free to force his attention almost totally on the 2010 Olympics. Many members of the public had hoped that a portion of our taxes would be used to help create affordable housing and to deal with problems in the health care and education ministries. Instead, we see the rich growing richer and all the rest growing poorer. Our children will receive few benefits from the Olympics. In fact, although physical education hours have been

increased slightly, many schools are being closed. As a result, more students are sitting on school buses and jumping off to run home and hunch over their computers and TVs. Obesity rates are growing and MS in young people is increasing at an alarming rate through a lack of vitamin D (sunshine) I wish that Gordon Campbell and his assistants, ministers and financial friends could realize that too much of our taxes are paying for the 2010 Olympics and providing very little help to the huge majority of B.C. citizens. Fran Horan, Nelson

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The obvious one that comes to mind is Streetfest. I think it was a good thing for us. I think it brought people to Nelson. Or maybe we could have something that in conjunction with Coldsmoke. Michelle Stojanowski, Bonnington

I’d like to see a reggae music festival. All music that’s roots. That has substance. I really like to dance. Jill Sosnowski, Nelson

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“I wanted it to be about what is right rather than who is right,” McAdams said. “I had some sleepless time thinking about ‘Do I get competitive too?’ Because I can. And then I said, nope. If I’m going to be a mayor that builds consensus and empowers the councillors and the town, I have to act like it from the beginning.” After nine years as a councillor, McAdams isn’t sure what he’ll do next, though he’s sure whatever it is it will be interesting. He does know he’ll give municipal work a break. “I think it’s better to give the new group space. I don’t want to come in with any bitterness. They love the town as much as I do. If I do come back it will be in a positive way.” The final contestant in the mayoral race wasn’t surprised at his finish. Philip McMillan said he thought Aaron’s results hint at a shifting demographic of Nelson, a demographic of more young people moving to Nelson. McMillan said everyone that lives in Nelson loves the community. “It doesn’t matter if you come from here or not,”

McMillan said the day after the election. “We all chose Nelson. Even people who were born here have to chose to stay here. It’s a difficult place to live.” The cost of housing, food and fewer amenities (when compared to large centres like Vancouver), make Nelson a challenging place to live, McMillan said. He’s confident his participation in the election brought important issues before the voters and hopes some of his ideas about the need to get rid of the dog bylaw or a website for polling the public might find their way into the elected officials’ minds. Dooley says the results show people were happy with the work council has been doing. “Tonight’s results were clear indicator to me that people want us to maintain on the course we’re on. They don’t want the city to be driven by special interests groups that don’t take into account the greater community.” ••• The voter turnout was actually higher than originally reported. Online sources mistakenly used old voter lists and the error wasn’t corrected until Monday. Nelson had a 59 per cent voter turn out.

Ron Mickel wants to use waste management expertise to improve RDCK services by Chris Shepherd Ron Mickel was a little surprised to find himself the only candidate for Area F but he doesn’t expect his time as a rural director to be as easy. Mickel is looking forward to working on the Regional District of Central Kootenay’s (RDCK) waste management issues, a topic well suited to a lifetime of working in waste management. “I’ve spent most of my adult life in the environmental industry.” Mickel worked for the Ministry of Environment as a waste management officer dealing with municipalities and their liquid and solid waste issues. Mickel sees room for improvement in the RDCK’s waste management and in fact he ran for the same position in 2002 against Al Dawson so he could address his concerns.

Mickel lost to Dawson then but now he has a chance to bring his ideas to the table. “At that point it was more out of frustration. Because I just felt that the solid waste issue wasn’t being handled properly.” Mickel says the existing waste management is complicated and has a lot of trucks on the road. “There are other systems out there that would require less transport and I feel they should be looked at.” Mickel doesn’t plan on focussing on just waste management. He also wants to turn his attention to water and sewer services in the region. Too many water systems are on boil water advisories, Mickel says. He thinks the RDCK should get involved. “That’s why regional districts were put into place: To bring services to rural areas.” Raising taxes isn’t in Mickel’s

mind. He says he wants to be more efficient. “What I’m looking at is being as efficient as possible in areas where we can reduce waste and put that money to areas that would benefit the public.” Al Dawson, who opted not to run in this fall’s election, and Mickel have spoken about a number of issues leading up to the changeover. Dawson says his replacement will do a lot for the regional district and is working with Mickel to ensure a smooth transition. “I will help him for as long as he wants me to,” Dawson says. The new regional director has taken to heart the fact there’s more to work on than just waste management. “It’s not just a matter of going in there and being a ‘waste guy’ you have to be there for all the issues,” Mickel says.

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Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Blewett Elementary School, 2665 Blewett Rd., Nelson This is a training session for people interested in being team managers in the

volunteer-based creative problem solving program, Destination Imagination, for young and old alike. In Destination Imagination, teams of up to seven students work together during the school year to solve one of five team challenges. The Rising Stars Challenge for

five to seven year olds is non-competitive. They then get to showcase their skills at the regional tournament. Combined with an instant challenge, the day is an invigorating, whirlwind of excitement. People can get involved by forming a team and be a team manager or be an

appraiser at the regional tournament or donate funds for support. For more information call or e-mail the regional directors: Barb Lindsay (250) 355-2397 info@barblindsay. com; or Nancy Jones (250) 354-0551. Also visitwww.BCDI.org or www.IDODI.org.

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It’s funny how we just can’t understand why little Liam or Sarah can’t keep their room clean. We get so frustrated. “Ahrrrr. Katlynn why did you pull all your dresses down? Preston why are there a thousand cars all over the floor? And what’s all that ‘stuff’ I see under your bed?” We sigh, trying to find our sanity. Creating “child friendly” organizing systems is essential, but also it is important that children learn how to be organized, and most importantly be involved, when creating organization so they take ownership. First, only keep out currently used items. Purge clothes and toys they don’t like, or grew out of. Keep a bin in their closet labelled “donate”; have your child throw in those items when you come across them, reminding them that they are unable to acquire new

er, we usually shelves, rods, and hooks at our levels. How can Morgan dress herself when her sweater is three feet above her head? No wonder kids struggle! Third, ��Make sure there is a home for every item: balls, art projects, hair supplies, hats . . . otherwise, these items will inevitably find their way onto the floor. Fourth, label shelves, bins, and drawers to assist in remembering Jen Heale where items’ “homes” are. Fifth – and this is key – involve the kids in the process. Keep in mind their attention span and age. The best way to �� involve them is allow�� ing them to make creitems unless they get rid ative labels by drawing �� pictures, writing names, of unused items. �� Second, make sure and/or taking photos of hooks, shelves, and other items. Make a game of organizing tools�� are at a putting items back in �� level that allows your their “homes.” Prizes or �child to� be more �� inde- praise definitely should �� pendent. When putting be rewarded for positive our kids’ rooms togeth- reinforcement. ��

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BC SPCA needs help The BC SPCA are entirely run by donations and the generosity of the public, so the SPCA is relying on the public to give them help as our supplies have run low. They are looking for donations of: cat litter pans of any size; cat litter but not the clay type as, it is bad for the cats health; kitten and adult cat food – dry only please no cans; laundry detergent; printer paper; small and large garbage bags; paper towel; cat and dog toys; small bath towels; dish soap; vinyl and latex gloves; a radio for the cat room; a swiffer sweeper with lots of refills; Canadian Tire money. Drop of any of the above items at the adoption centre at 520 C Falls St., next to Curves Fitness. They are open Tuesday to Saturday from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. – submitted

�� Invasive-plant photo contest winners �� Jen Heale is the owner of Neat-Organizing and Decluttering Service and a member of POC (Professional Organizers of Canada). You may contact Jen directly with organizing questions �� to organized@neatnelson.com or 551-NEAT(6328).

This year’s winners of �� the Central Kootenay �� Invasive Plant Committee’s �� Weed Photo Contest have �� been awarded their prizes. �� Tim Kendrick and Ida �� Koric won first and second place respectively in �� the impacted habitats cat�� egory. Laurie Meers and Bea Shumey placed first �� and second respectively �� for their photos in the �� human impacts and inva�� Please proof for accuracy then sive phone, faxcategory. or email with any changes or an approval. plants �� Mike Mayrhofer of �� Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250.352.5075 • Email: kim@expressnews.bc.ca Vogue Studios and Nancie �� The Express is not responsible for past any errors after the client has signed off. Dohan, coordinator �� for the CKIPC, judged �� the photos for this second annual photo contest. �� TIM KENDRICK The goals of the contest Tim Kendrick’s photo of how the common tansy has taken over the land between the streetcar and �� were to raise awareness train tracks won first place in the impacted habitats category. about invasive plants in the of the Central Kootenay role in invasive plant eduCentral Kootenays and to tional outreach programs. Since its formation in Invasive Plant Committee cation, awareness and increase the CKIPC photo �� database for future educa- 2005, the non-profit society continues to play a key management.

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Thursday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. instructors and get started for next at the Youth Employment Resource �� year. Centre, 608 Lake St. For more information call (250) Carrie Voysey, the educa- 352-5656. tional liaison for Selkirk College, �� will answer questions regarding: Upgrading, adult basic education, Call for “goddesses” Heming Productions in businessfax andoraviation, digital media Please proof for accuracy then phone, email with any changesGregory or an approval. collaboration with Spirit Story Dance and music, distance education, Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax:health 250.352.5075 • Email: and human services,sales@expressnews.bc.ca hospi- Theatre is producing a masked and tality and tourism, industry and the costumed goddess/environmental art �� The Express is not responsible for any errors after the client has off. “Goddesses Alive” stagesigned show called trades training, Kootenay School �� of the Arts, renewable resources, at the Capitol Theatre, for Saturday, university arts and sciences. �� Jan. 24, 2009. They are inviting local

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talent in dance, costuming and music to participate in the development of the show and to perform. Some movement skills are necessary. There are more and less involved roles. Heming is hoping to build a travelling show for a B.C. tour in February and March 2009. Heming says “Goddesses Alive” hopes to create renewed enthusiasm for the role of the goddess within ourselves and our environment while stimulating our visual imagination of what such a spirit being might look like. Call (250) 505-2099 for details on auditions and rehearsals.

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News Recording your life’s story Remember is a great mental exercise

Steady rain was not enough to stop Nelson and area residents from remembering the sacrifice of the men and women who have served in Canada’s Armed Forces on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Photos by Chris Shepherd.

A few weeks ago, I told readers about The Senior, a monthly publication for seniors produced in Regina. Most of each issue is material submitted by readers. Our Canada, a national publication produced in Montreal, has a much broader scope than The Senior, but its content, other than the editorial, is entirely based on submitted material. Its subtitle, Our Country, Our Stories, gives the scope of the material. Do you have a favourite vacation spot? A special memory based on childhood experiences, perhaps? Or you want readers’ assistance in finding someone from your past. All of these and more are topics that can be found in this periodical. If your submission is used, you will receive a year’s subscription to the magazine. Why do we return to the theme of seniors committing their stories

Seniors’ Saga

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to print? There are two primary reasons. First, we believe that a significant part of our cultural history is lost to future generations because most of the people who lived that history failed to see the significance of it. Who knows what might become of your efforts. We told you how

Bob Thompson, a columnist for The Senior, began a project of reminiscences for his family’s benefit and wound up publishing a book. Second, such a project is great mental stimulation. The same psychologists that debunked the old theory that the brain is a muscle have shown that, like a muscle, the brain remains in better health when it is frequently stimulated. Even if you undertake it just for your own satisfaction, the recording of your personal history can be a project of merit. ••• The Seniors’ Resource Centre is still hoping that some organization will step forward to contract to do snow removal for seniors as a fund-raiser. There is a real need for this service. Call the centre at (250) 352-6008.

This column intends to publicize agencies that support seniors’ activities, the lifestyle of interesting seniors, and topics of interest to seniors and those who care about seniors. As well, we – the column and I – will express opinion related to the things, both naughty and nice, that governments and their agencies do to and for seniors. Those opinions will be mine, and not necessarily those of the Express.

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Time to hit the ice

The snow flurries have In The Zone arrived and with them the Kim Palfenier childlike desire to slip and slide across a challenging The Nelson Regional surface! Such it is to be Sports Council can be Canadian! reached at: The public skate at the Box 1190, Nelson, BC complex is on Mondays, V1L 6H3 Wednesdays and Fridays, (250)352-3989 phone 8:15 a.m. and Saturday and (250)352-0046 fax Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The nrsc@telus.net adult skate is Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays time slot that suits your at 10:15 a.m. For $3 for adults and playing schedule and your $1.50 for kids, it’s a great Saturday night activities place to wake up the sens- come check it out and be es first thing in the morn- part of this 50-year-old ing and if you’re lucky, tradition. All adult ages witness the likes of Mike and ability welcome. Cost Laughton and Howie is $100 for half a season Hornby showing off their or $15 drop in. For more info call Frank Cox at graceful skating prowess! The Christian Men’s (250) 825-4788 or at work Hockey League runs prime at (250) 352-3565. Nelson Nordic Ski time Saturday nights 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. each week- Club is holding it’s annual end at the Civic arena. membership drive Friday, This recreation league Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. has been running for as and Saturday, Dec. 6 10 long as the Civic has been a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Gerick standing and covets this Cycle and Ski. Purchase prime time slot. There is memberships; pick up still room for more adult October purchased IDs; players to participate this have your photo taken; season, so if you want a and submit your ID now Kim Palfenier is administrator for the Nelson Regional Sports Council.

to avoid $5 replacement charge. Purchase prepaid Christmas passes valid from Friday, Dec. 19 until Sunday, Jan. 4. Five passes for the price of four: $40 per adult, $18 per junior ( six to 18 years).

Leafs latest The Nelson Leafs are on a roll, they’ve won 11 games straight. Their next home game is tonight (Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.) against the Grand Forks Border Bruins. The next home game after that is Sunday, Nov. 23, 1 p.m. against the Kamloops Storm. Recent results: Friday, Nov. 14 Spokane 2 at Nelson 6 Saturday, Nov. 15 Nelson 6 at Kimberley 0

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Carnival expands Artisans and artists combine to create two-weekend event the Kootenay Artisans Winter Carnival, says Shannon Lythgoe, execKootenay utive director of the Artisan’s Nelson and District Arts Council. Winter Carnival “To my knowledge Friday, Nov. 28 to it’s the longest culturSunday, Nov. 30 and al event in Nelson,” Friday, Dec. 5 to Sunday, Lythgoe says. Dec. 7 at the Nelson This year, the artiDistrict Rod and Gun �� sans market will be held Club, 801�� Railway St. over two weekends at A new name and for- the Nelson District Rod mat are �� fitting gifts for and Gun Club. The new the 30th�� year of the format has let the arts local artisans’ carnival. council bring in more Previously known as artisans (each weekend the Kootenay Artisan’s will feature completely �� Christmas Carnival, different artisans) with�� the event is now called out sacrificing space or by Chris Shepherd

comfort, says Lythgoe. Local actor and sing“It’s a good mix of er Bessie Wapp is coold and new vendors,” ordinating the music she says, noting most and the weekend will are from the West also include ice sculptKootenay. ing, kids’ activities and The market will run a Luminaria on Friday, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 5. A Luminaria is a on Friday and Saturday type of lantern celebraand 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on tion and Wapp will hold Sunday. Admission is $2. lantern-making workAlso new is a Winter shops prior to the night. �� Carnival on the secLythgoe hopes there’ll ond weekend. This will be snow for the two �� happen at Cottonwood weekends. Falls Park on the sec“I just want to cre�� ond weekend beside the ate a combination of the Nelson District Rod and quintessential Kootenay �� Gun Club and will bring experience with a more a strong artistic presence traditional Christmas to the event. experience.”

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Jim Byrnes, Amos Garrett, Steve Dawson and Doug Cox perform

them together for a few special concerts. If you are new – or nearly new – to any or all of them, here’s some talking notes. Every one of these artists comSunday, Nov. 23 at the Langham bines the high-end musical skills Cultural Centre, 447, A Ave, Kaslo of a studio player with that warm �� Jim Byrnes, Doug Cox, Steve live vibe of a certified road dog. �� Dawson and Amos Garrett – if Any one of these artists is a good you’re into roots music in Canada, night out – together on one stage, you know who these guys are. they are the real meal musical The Fathers and Sons Tour brings deal – no artificial sweeteners, no

mystery dressing, no MSG. Just the good stuff, coming straight from the deep roots of traditions: the blues, gospel, country and jazz. Each and all are abiding students of the sources of the music they love, and have been for decades. They bring real love and respect to the stage -the musical connection here is deep, but the connection between them is more than musical.

Studio Cantilena at Touchstones

Open House at the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute

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Thursday, Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Studio Cantilena, directed by Tobias Jenny, presents a pre-holiday program of vocal and instrumental music from the medieval and Renaissance periods. Concerts start promptly at 6:30 p.m. The concert series is a by donation event (suggested donation: $5).

Contradance

Friday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Scout Hall, 310 Cedar St. Dance instruction is available from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and the dance goes from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. David Feldman will call the moves and a live fiddle group will provide the music.

Bring indoor footwear and a snack to share. Water is provided. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for youth and children.

Groovin’ for Guatemala

Saturday, Nov. 22, 8 p.m. at the Nelson District Rod and Gun Club, 801 Railway St. This fundraising event is for Mt. Sentinel Secondary School students travelling to Guatemala to assist the village of San Pablo. Adham Shaikh, DJ Suplex, DJ Sturdy and Katy Kaboom will lay down the tunes for this music and dance show. Tickets for this all ages show are available in advance for $10 at Phat Angel and The Frog Peak Cafe. Limited tickets at the door are $15. This is an alcohol and drug free event.

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Wednesday, Nov. 26, 7 p.m. at the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, 201601 Front St. Due to popular request the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute (KATI) will start a new campus student cohort in January 2009. There is a rush application process for this cohort; the application process should be started by Monday, Dec. 1. This cohort will undertake the regular two-year curriculum offered by KATI and the program will begin Monday, Jan. 5, 2009. The Kutenai Art Therapy Institute is also offering an experiential Introduction to Art Therapy Workshop with Monica Carpendale, Saturday Nov. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call (250) 352-2264 for registration. The cost is $50.

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Ladies Night Fashion show featuring Luscious Beats

Ripping Giraffe, Global Underground and Evolution will show off their favourite clothes along with local designers Kats Designs, Ipheelya, Gennessa Designs and more. Nixie is a four-piece girl band that has been going strong for nine months playing all over the Okanagan. Tickets at Global Underground and Evolution are $10.

Waldorf’s 25th celebration

are invited to join in the celebrations of a catered dinner, wonderful entertainment. Although ticket sales have technically closed (due to caterer needing to know numbers), there are still some tickets left. Call the school – (250) 352-5250. Tickets may also be purchased at Otter Books.

Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Spiritbar Melissa M3 and Erica Dee of Luscious Beats are teaming up with an all girl band Nixie from Kelowna, funky Nelson stores, local designers, and DJ Jedi Sistar to bring a Ladies Night Fashion show.

Saturday, Nov. 22, 5 p.m. at the Nelson Waldorf School The Nelson Waldorf School is celebrating 25 years in the community this Saturday. The founders of the school will be honoured as part of the celebration. All friends of the school

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dub, jazz, world, funk and house. $7 at the door. Visit www.Terradactagon.com for details.

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Replacements Award for best variety �� Calling all Friday, Nov. 21 at the program at the 2007 �� comedians, actors New York Festivals for Spiritbar Perhaps one of the third year in a row. and wannabes! most fitting names Saturday, Nov. 22, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oxygen Art Centre, #3-320 Vernon St. (alley entrance) In partnership with the Capitol Theatre, Oxygen is hosting comedian Roman Danylo for an afternoon comedy workshop. Danylo in the star of CTV’s Comedy Inc. The series recently won the prestigious Gold Medal

Danylo is “Roman Around the Country” in a comedy show of improv, sketch and stand-up comedy. He will be playing the Capitol Theatre Saturday, Nov. 22 and has offered to lead an afternoon workshop. See: http://www.romandanylo.com/Workshops. htm Cost is $60. Register by e-mailing nicola77@telus.net.

the for a tribute band who covers arguably the biggest Canadian band of the ‘90s and today – The

Doukhobor textile exhibition

�� Tragically Hip. This quartet out of Kelowna covers the entirety of all the classics listeners have grown to know and love. The band is fronted by Paul Sexsmith, a surprisingly close resemblance both sonically and physically to the real deal,

Saturday, Nov. 16 to Sunday, Jan. 11 at Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon St. The year 2008 marks the 100th anniversary of the Doukhobor settlement in the area. This exhibition will feature the

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Gord Downie. �� Rick with songs from “Small Zipp, lead guitarist, Town Bring Down” to �� excels breathing guitar “Vaccination Scar.” The life into the band and the band brings the house rhythm section of Dan down each and every gig Fogarty and Jim �� Dupuis and promises not to diskeep the band tight. appoint. The Hip DJs Dexter and Mr. Replacements have Smith will spin tracks in been touring BC for the back room. the last five years $10 at the door.

Doukhobor textiles (clothing, linens, and rugs) and implements used in the production of textiles, drawn from the Touchstones permanent collection, and supported with interpretative text, documents and photos from the Touchstones Archives. The exhibition will be supple-

mented with items and material borrowed from local private collectors and the Doukhobor Village Museum, located in Castlegar. The result will be a survey of the handicraft and textile practices applied by the Doukhobor culture in the early years of their settlement in the region.

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Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 p.m. at The Royal on Baker As part of their preCD release series, the Lazy Poker Blues Band,

with Aryn Sherriff, will lay it down hard Saturday night. Sherriff’s incredible voice of gold will punctuate the sizzling hot guitar licks of Bill Lynch. Get a chance to sample

some of the juicy tracks from the bands upcoming CD, featuring songs that will move you in more ways than one. So put on your dancing shoes, bring out the protest signs and let the ride begin.

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Friday, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St., alley entrance Ian Johnston, sculptor and ceramicist, will present images and stories from ceramic arts residencies in Philadelphia,

Denmark, as well as the Pottery Workshop in Jingdezhen, China. He is in the process of developing a series of installation works called Refuse Culture: Archaeology of Consumption, based on these eastern and western residency experiences. “When I went to China I thought I would find examples of colloquial

customs that would be interesting to explore.” says Johnston. “The interesting thing was that almost immediately the project tied together with the depth and breadth of global consumption. The installations became about how massive in scale our consumption habits are.” During his residencies and since being home, he has been creating seven different installations around the subject of global consumption.

Flora Ware seems pretty happy with the world right now. Insight is the new album, “Feeling Good” the first song, and the positivity kicks off straight away. “It’s a new dawn,” Ware sings, “It’s a new day/ It’s a new life for me/ And I’m feeling good.” And she sounds it. Insight is a confident album from a confident musician. Ware delivers her unique sounds with a great deal of strength and without reservation. The production is big, her impressive voice front and centre, the instrumentation anything but subtle. Her mix of cool jazz and pop styling seems effortless for Ware, and she uses every musical effect in the book to get her sound across. From the more

Norm Watts exhibition at the library

Now until late December at the Nelson Municipal Library, 602 Stanley St. The Nelson Library is currently showcasing

traditional and quite lovely “Save Your Love for Me,” to the African drum and hiphop infused “Let Go,” the album is a journey through the variety of musical influences that Ware so aptly balances. The album is an interesting mix of styles. It’s decidedly jazzy, but far

the work of water-colour artist Norm Watts, in partnership with Touchstones Nelson. Norm Watts first pursued a lifelong interest in art in the 1960s while attending UBC, eventually leading him to a BA in art history. During

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from traditional. It’s very much pop, but with greater depth. Its got soul, its got R&B beats, and its got more than a little synthesizer. Still sound like jazz? Ware’s voice is her greatest gift and throughout the album she shows us its adaptability and the vastness of its range. Her voice is smooth, but with character to spare, like an expertly poured cocktail. She can pull of a Rufus Wainwright type of thing on the chorus of “How Did it Happen” or sound like a classier Beyonce on a track like “From Now On.” Her ability to do so while staying true to her own unique sound is her greatest strength. Ware will be performing Tuesday, Nov. 25 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Library Lounge.

those years he took studio courses from working artists, including B.C. Binning, Toni Onley and Richard Reid. Later, as a teacher in the Kootenay Lake School District, he taught metalwork, woodwork, electronics, and art. His first love as an artistic medium is water-colour. “The medium seems, sometimes, to have a mind of its own and can be very difficult to control. A good plan, a clear mind, and firm discipline are needed to preserve the freshness of the water-colour,” he says. “Light is everything: it gives form, colour, and weight to all we see, and it is wonderfully satisfying when its luminous effects are captured in a painting.”

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NEED INEXPENSIVE BIRTH CONTROL? Options for Sexual Health drop-in clinic. 333 Victoria St. 5:30-8 p.m. *Closed Dec. 24th. Open Dec. 31st limited clinic to current clients only for product pickup.

WORSHIP SERVICES JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 10 a.m., 11 a.m, 6:30 p.m., 560 Baker St, Suite #3, 825-4095.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Whole School is holding its AGM at the Appledale Hall at 6:30 pm. Members of the public welcome to attend to learn more about us and share their ideas.

TASTE OF FRANCE: Chef Floron shares his passion for good food. Culinary Conspiracy 250352-9966

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS. Do you have a problem with food? Meet every Wednesday, 719 Vernon St., downstairs, 5:30 p.m. 1-800-611-5788.

SUNDAY MORNING WORHSIP, Community Church, Passmore Hall, 10 a.m. All welcome.

DROP IN GREIF SUPPORT GROUP. 7-9 p.m. at Broader Horizons, 905 Gordon Road, back door . THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Wednesdays at 1pm. For further info. please call 250505-5583 WOMEN’S HOCKEY SCRIMMAGE at the old rink 8:30pm - 9:30 p.m. $10 dropin fee. Full equipment required. Information: 250-359-7036 . ALCOHOLICSANONYMOUS Harrop Hall, Harrop 5:30 p.m. CAPOEIRA TRAINING 7:00 p.m9:00 p.m. at the Moving Centre. $7 drop-in fee

Thursdays DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING� TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon Meetings, Lunch Bunch at Noon. Into Action Big Book Study at 8:00 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St., Nelson ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria Street, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 BIBLE STUDY JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 6:30 p.m., 560 Baker St., Suite #3. Ever yone welcome. SIGNING CHOIR (sign language) 3:30 p.m. at NDYC, 608 Lake St. www.ndyc.com NELSON BADMINTON CLUB 7-9 p.m. at the Mary Hall Gym. For information call Anne at 3527536 or Guy at 352-6330.

Fridays GENDER OUTLAWS, a support & social group for trans & gender variants. 354-5362. Nelson AA - F-Troop meeting at the Cellar 717A Vernon St 8 p.m. CAPOEIRA TRAINING 7:00 p.m8:30 p.m. at the Moving Centre. $7 drop-in fee

Saturdays WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Noon meeting at The Cellar. 717A Vernon St., Nelson THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Saturday at 1 p.m. For further info. please call 250505-5583 CHAIR MASSAGE with Nicole Carere. 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $1/minute, walk-in or by appointment at Natural Way Home, 535 Baker Street. 250-352-2980

Sundays WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822. TIBETAN BUDDHIST MEDITATION 10-11:30 a.m. Open to everyone, beginners welcome. 6425 Sproule Creek Rd. Nelson. 3522455. SHAMBHALA CENTRE NYINTHUN: Join us for Sunday sitting meditation 9 a.m. to noon. There will be a break for refreshments mid-morning. You are welcome to come & go as you please. Everyone is welcome. 444 Baker St. 352-5560 www.nelsonbuddha.com

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

SUNDAY WORSHIP, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Slocan, 2:00 p.m. All welcome. UNITY CENTRE of the Kootenays, 905 Gordon Rd. Broader Horizons. Back door, 11 a.m. Everyone welcome. NELSON AA - Sunday Morning 10 a.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP service, Nelson United Church, 10 a.m. 602 Silica St. All are welcome. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP, Ascension Lutheran Church, 10:15 a.m., 1805 Silverking Rd. You are welcome. 352-2515 SUNDAY AFTERNOON WORSHIP 4pm, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 321 Silica St. 354-3308

Mondays NELSON TABLE TENNIS CLUB. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Blewett Elementary School when school is in session. 352-9547 or 3525739 SHAMBHALA CENTRE OPEN HOUSE: 7 p.m. meditation instruction and practice; 8 p.m. talk and discussion; 9 p.m. tea. All welcome. 444 Baker Street, 352-5560. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS open meeting. 7 p.m. Passmore Hall, 3656 Old Passmore Road F-TROOP MEETING 8 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St., Nelson REDFISH ADULT BADMINTON Mon. Thurs. 7 - 9 p.m. At Redfish Elementary School, 265 Bryan Road. $3 drop $20 two night week. Join us for more details.

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ALMOST ACOUSTIC JAM at The Royal on Baker, 9:30 p.m. LIVE MUSIC at FUSION 301 Baker St. 352-3011 Call For reservations PAUL LANDSBERG & BERT PETERS, jazz guitar duo, Library Lounge in the Hume Hotel, 6-10 p.m. KARAOKE Amy Poznikoff putting on the Ritz and Wild Women Wednesdays at Finleys OPEN STAGE at The Royal on Baker, 9:30 p.m. RYLAN PLAYS AT MAX & IRMA’S Solo finger syle guitar 6-9 p.m. Tasty tones, great food, good times!

THE HIP REPLACEMENTS The Tragically Hip tribute band at the Spirit Bar. $10 at the door. DJ Dexter and Mr. Smith spin tracks in the back room.

Thurs. Nov 20 DAM UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC Open Stage, Thursdays, 9 p.m. hosted by Estevan, Dam Inn, South Slocan. FRESH THURSDAY WITH DJ BRYX. Spirit Bar, Hume Hotel. STUDIO CANTILENA, Pre-Holiday program of vocal and instrumental music. Concert starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. at Touchstones By donation, suggested $5.

Fri. Nov 21 FINLEY’S GAME NIGHT, “Name that Tune” at followed by live music at 10 p.m. DJ TERRANTINO Top 40 retro at The Spiritbar, Hume Hotel. THE BEST OF THE CROMOLI Brothers. Written and performed by Lucas Meyers. 8 p.m. at the Ymir Hall. Tickets at the door or at Eddy Music $15 or $10 for seniors, students and the unwaged. More info www.pilotcopilot.com RYLAN PLAYS AT MAX & IRMA’S Solo finger syle guitar 6-9 p.m. Tasty tones, great food, good times!

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MT. SENTINEL SCHOOL South Slocan BADMINTON Mon Wed 7:30 p.m. 359-7610

Sat. Nov 22 LANA BENSON & THE C.B.C. Trio will entertain unplugged at Ellisons Market & Natural Foods Cafe, 12-3 p.m. DRIFTWOOD (MARV WALKER AND DAN OBRADOVIC) play conteporary classics at the Balfour Beach Inn, 5:30 p.m. JUDE DAVIDSON SINGS classic songs & originals, 6-9 p.m. at Max & Irma’s Restaurant. GROOVIN FOR GUATEMALA fundraising event. Adham Shaikh, DJ Suplex, DJ Sturdy and Katy Kaboom lay down the tunes. All ages, alcohol and drug free show. Rod and Gun Club, 801 Railway St. Tickets $10 at Phat Angel and The Frog Peak Cafe or $15 at the door.

Sun. Nov 23 SARAH AND RICH Per form soulful jazz standards in a pleasant lounge setting. 7:30 p.m. at the Redfish Grill, 479 Baker St. THE TRUMAN SHOW for brunch and Nikko plays evenings at Nelson’s live jazz venue, The Library Lounge, in the Hume Hotel. JIM BRYNES, AMOS GARRETT, Steve Dawson, and Doug Cox at the Langham Cultural Centre, 447 A, Ave Kaslo.

Mon. Nov 24 SARAH McGLYNN & RICH RABNETT at The Librar y Lounge, in the Hume Hotel. 6-10 p.m.

Tues. Nov 25 LIVE OPEN STAGE at Finley’s Irish Pub, everyone welcome. LISTEN TO THE SWEET SOUNDS of Nikko ever y Tuesday at Fusion, on Baker Street. 7-10 p.m.

Wed. Nov 26

NELSON BADMINTON CLUB 7-9 p.m. at the Mary Hall Gym. For information call Anne at 3527536 or Guy at 352-6330.

PAUL LANDSBERG & BERT PETERS, jazz guitar duo, Library Lounge in the Hume Hotel, 6-10 p.m.

CAPOEIRA TRAINING 5:15 p.m6:45 p.m. at the Moving Centre. $7 drop-in fee

KARAOKE Amy Poznikoff putting on the Ritz and Wild Women Wednesdays at Finleys

Tuesdays PARENT & CHILD TIME at the Harrop Hall. !0 a.m. - 12 noon Information: Lesley 825-0140

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STORY STOPS for kids 6 & under. 15 minute storytime at 2:30. Nelson Municipal Library. 352-8283.

Thursday Nov 20 STORY STOPS for kids 6 & under. 15 minute storytime at 2:30. Nelson Municipal Library. 352-8283.

Friday Nov 21. STORY STOPS for kids 6 & under. 15 minute storytime at 3:30. Nelson Municipal Library. 352-8283. FREE FOOD for KIDS. Join 3rd year Selkirk College nursing students for rice & beans. Learn about community-based health initiatives in Guatemala. Music and prizes. Adults $10-$15. 6 p.m. at the Nelson United Church. Info/donate call 250352-5272. CARIBBEAN FOOD SHOW Learn easy party menus & recipes for your Christmas entertaining. Culinary Conspiracy 250-352-9966. CONTRADANCE AT THE SCOUT Hall 310 Cedar St. Instruction at 7p.m. Dance starts at 7:30p.m.

Saturday Nov 22 BABY WEARING & CO-SLEEPING Workshop with Paratree. Close physical contact and quick responsive to baby’s needs is crucial to early growth and development. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m, 535 Baker St. $25/couple, please pre-register, 250-352-2980. Balfour Hall’s “One and Only” Christmas Craft Faire, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Door Prizes! Free admission for food donations for Transistion House. NELSON WALDORF SCHOOL 25th Anniversar y Celebration! Tickets $30 at Otter Books or theschool. 5 p.m. COMEDY WORKSHOP with comedian Roman Danylo. Hosted by Oxygen and the Capitol Theatre. $60. 1-4p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Please register by contacting nicola77@telus.net

Sunday Nov 23 FREE HOLISTIC HEALTH workshops and open house! Visit www.naturalpathhealing.com/ events.html or call (250)3520165. 669 Baker Street DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE 3 – 5:30pm at the Moving Centre, 533 Baker St (upstairs). By donation, everyone welcome. Bring nonmarking indoor footwear and a water bottle. Info: 825-0012. WHITEWATER SKI TEAM Ski & Snowboard SWAP. Hume school 1-3pm. Drop off 9am-11:30am

Tuesday Nov 25 STORY STOPS - for kids 6 & under. 15 minute storytime @ 11:45. Nelson Municipal Library. 352-8283. KOOTENAY FOOD STRATEGY Society (KFSS) Celebration & Annual General Meeting 7pm. Community Forum Room, CBT Building 445 13th Ave, Castlegar. More info 250-3657678, info@kootenayfood.ca GIANT LEAP’S NEW FILM “What About Me?” 7PM TNT Playhouse (Ward & Carbonate) Tickets $12/$10 advance at Eddy’s. Info: www.whataboutme.tv 352-571

Wednesday 26 GIANT LEAP’S NEW FILM “What About Me?” 7PM TNT Playhouse (Ward & Carbonate) Tickets $12/$10 advance at Eddy’s. Info: www.whataboutme.tv 352-571 ART THERAPY AND THE INSTITUTE training program open house and workshops at the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute on 7 pm 201601 Front Street, Nelson, BC. This is a free presentation and registration is not required. ALTERNATIVE WORSHIP experiences, song, faith readings and contemplation. 7:00p.m. Nelson United Church.

Friday Nov 28 SENIORS’ BRANCH 51 POTLUCK luncheon Friday, 12:30pm, 717 Vernon St. All Seniors Welcome

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ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria Street, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING� TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon Meetings: Lunch Bunch at Noon and open meeing at 6 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St., Nelson YOUNG FELLOWS OFF BOOZE Al-Anon Meeting 8 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St., Nelson AA TARRY ENG- RUSSIAN GROUP Brent Kennedy School, 7 p.m. Slocan Junction. “DRUMMING FROM THE HEART” Community Drum Circle with Kim Massé. North Shore Hall 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. $7 kimmasse@shaw. ca 505-2684 GRIEF COUNSELLING & LIFE coaching with Eve Pries. By appointment. Natural Way Home, 535 Baker St, affirmationascension.com, 250-352-2980.

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Celiac disease may be missed in testing Celiac disease is said to affect only one per cent of the world’s population and yet many believe that this number is unrepresentative and that it is often under-diagnosed. Celiac disease involves inflammatory responses in the small intestine with exposure to gliadin (a gluten protein found in wheat and some other cereal grains). The inflammatory response then causes a flattening of the lining of the small intestine, which, in turn, disturbs the ability for the small intestine to absorb nutrients. It occurs in people of all ages who have a genetic predisposition. Symptoms of celiac disease generally fall into two categories: bowel symptoms and malabsorption symptoms. Bowel symptoms may include: diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramping, and bloating. Malabsorption symptoms may include: fatigue, weight loss, anemia, or osteoporosis. Celiac disease can also be asymptomatic (i.e. having no symptoms). Diagnosis for celiac disease can be made using an endoscope. An endoscope is a minimally invasive diagnostic tool that allows physicians to look inside and gain a visual image as well as often retrieving a biopsy of the small intestine. The patient should be ingesting gluten at the time of diagnosis or else it may be missed. Often celiac disease is misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome because its gas-

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trointestinal symptoms are very similar. Interestingly, there is a statistical link between the incidence of gallstones and that of celiac disease. Cleansing the gallbladder can, therefore, be helpful. Although new experimental treatments are beginning to emerge, celiac disease is generally only treated by way of a consistent gluten-free diet. It’s interesting to observe that the term gluten-free does not necessarily mean that a product has no gluten but rather that it contains low levels of gluten. The amount of gluten deemed “harmless” is controversial amongst manufacturers and the usage of the term is regulated differently depending on the country.

Kate Butt is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She treats a variety of conditions and has special interests in women’s health, peri-natal care, chronic pain, and sports injuries. The information used in the Exploring Health column is for education only. It is important to consult a health care provider about your specific health concerns. For questions or information please contact truebalance.kate@gmail.com or call (250) 551 5283.

A DIRECTORY OF HEALTH & HEALING IN THE KOOTENAYS TO LIST YOUR SERVICE, CALL 354-3910

Acupuncture

Kate Butt, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine ......... 551-5283 Jen Cherewaty, RAC, Balance for Body & Soul ...... 354-1752 Claudia Kavcic RAC, at Mountain Waters Spa ....... 352-3280 Sandra Mason, RAC ....................................................551-0110 Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, 10 years experience.........352-0459 Marion Starr, Dr. TCM ............................................... 352-9890

Ayurveda

Michele P. Greco, Ayur. Practitioner, RMT, AAHE.. 352-5343

Art Therapy

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

Astrology

Sharon O’Shea, Astrological Readings .................... 352-2455

Body Piercing

Aura & Chakra Biofeedback/Bodywork, Homo Divinus ........505-5067

Bodywork

Thai, Jin Shin Do, dance, Qi Gong, Bliss. Marisa . 352-3312

Breathwork

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

Chiropractic

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

Coaching

Richard Klein, Stress Reduction Coach .................... 352-3280

Colonics • Strong Bodies- Strong Bones ________

Hydrotherapy, Living Foods, Coaching ..................... 352-6419

A beginner friendly strengthening program for those looking for a great place to start. Monday and Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 am $4 drop-in

Carmen Carter, MEd, RCC, Play & Art Therapy ........354-4485 Miriam M. Martineau, MA, Integral Counselling ..... 505-8170 Lee Reid, MA, RCC, Addictions & Trauma ............... 352-3870 Sally Shamai, MEd, RCC, EMDR and more.... 1-877-688-5565

• Kids Drawing ______________________ Learn how to draw you favorite animals, cartoons, people and more! Sunday, Nov.23 – Dec. 7 $28

• Water Safety Instructor Course! ______ This course is the second step to becoming a swimming instructor. If you have taken your Assistant Water Safety Instructor Course and are 16 years old, register today! Course dates are November 27-30th.

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The gluten in bread could cause an upset stomach in people with celiac disease.

Counselling & Consultation

Feldenkrais Method

Susan Grimble, Classes/Sessions Learn to move! .. 352-3449 Judy Katz, GCFP, Private & Group Lessons ..............352-3319 Physical Problems & Nothing has worked? Give me call and let’s get moving! Call Hilary ......................................354-7616

Hair Care

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

Herbalist

Janice Poloway, Certified Iridologist, Herbalist ...... 551-4528

Homeopathy

Margo MacLaren DHom ............................................. 354-7072

Hypnotherapy

Sharon Best, Certified Adv. Hypnotherapist ............ 354-7750

Massage Services

A Touch Of Aloha, Lomi, Cranio, Struct’l, Sports ..............229-4424 Ginger Joy Rivest, Neuro Somatic Therapy ..............505-4284 Palliative Massage Course, July 3-10, 2009 ...........1-800-611-5788 Power Essentials, True Aromatherapy & Massage...........505-4144 Rub It In, Mobile/Studio, Deep T., Neuro, Sports ...... 352-6804 Thai Massage, Mina Palmer, CTT at Shanti Yoga ...........352-7703 Galena-DeepT,Swedish,Lomi,structl Shalimar ...................354-4408

Nutritionists

Tara Stark, RD, Nutrition Counselling......................505-9854

Pharmacy

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

Pilates

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

Registered Massage Therapists

Daniel Voykin, RMT 523 Josephine ...c509-0345 o352-0459 Jennifer Johnston RMT 101-518 Lake St. .............. 551-1197

Reiki

Karen Hornby, RN, BSN. 507 Baker St., #210 ........ 509-1850

Shiatsu

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

Social Work

Val Amies, BSW, RSW, Counselor .............................505-8044

Spas

Mountain Waters Spa, 205 Victoria St............................352-3280 Shalimar Spa, located at the Prestige Inn ............. 354-4408

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

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There will be a few more moustaches adorning men’s faces this month, dubbed “Movember” in an effort to raise awareness of men’s health issues. This year focuses on prostate and testicular cancer. A small group of men started November clean shaven and are cultivating a moustache and will be canvassing local homes and businesses. To donate, visit w w w. m o v e m b e r. c o m

Dealing with eating disorders group

Monday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Nelson A group is starting in Nelson for friends, parents, partners and family members of people with eating disorders. Meetings will be held the fourth Monday of every month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Through this group participants can share their experiences and ask questions in a supportive confi-

dential environment. Organizers say people will Gain strength and wisdom from others who have “been there.” Call Sue at (250) 3529598 after 6 p.m. or e-mail mcsuzzie@hotmail.com for more information and location of meetings.

Workshop for dealing with Alzheimer’s disease

Thursday, Nov. 27, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease?

This free, one-hour telephone workshop from the Alzheimer Society allows people to learn from the comfort of home. Designed for family caregivers, the workshop explains the connection between brain and behaviour, because understanding what is happening in the brain is the foundation for coping with dementia. To register online go to www.alzheimerbc. org, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Caregivers Can Learn From Home”, then follow the links to the Care-ring

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website. By phone, call Care-ring at 1-866-396-2433. A representative will call a few days before the workshop with details about participating by phone.

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This fall comes with the opening of a new practice in Nelson. Aaron Ander, holistic practitioner, combines nutrition and iridology out of his home on Baker Street. He brings a background of education and experience to his work, ranging from clinical detoxification, supplements, homeopathy and rei ki. The practice of iridology is a 150-year-old practice that has been developed by people throughout the world. It is the understanding of health as seen in the iris of the eyes. This new practice represents the first in Nelson to include a registered nutritional consulting practitioner (RNCP), which is a Canadian born title (www. ionc.org). An RNCP works to restore health naturally by addressing nutritional deficiency, and by improving overall awareness of the impact of lifestyle choices. For more information on the RNCP designation or Ander’s practice visit his website www.naturalpathhealing.com. To book appointments please call (250) 352-0667.

Tara Stark

Omega-3 fats are good for just about every condition from arthritis and asthma to heart disease and cancer. Most studies have focused on DHA which is the omega-3 fat found in fish. DHA may be most effective in our bodies when it replaces other fat sources, boosting up the amount of omega3 fats in the diet compared to other fats. The best strategy for a healthy dose of DHA is two to three servings of fish a week and two to three servings less of other meat. Choose fish that are low in mercury like salmon, trout, sole or mackerel. Tara Stark is a registered dietitian who specializes in helping people optimize their nutritional wellness and prevent diet related chronic diseases. For more information e-mail tara.stark@gmail. com or phone (250) 505-9854.

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BALI YOGA RETREAT and cultural adventure Feb.23-March 7 2009. info-www.karunayoga.com or contact Karuna-- erickson@netidea - (250)229-4793 LEARN MORE ABOUT Michelle Mungall, the youngest candidate for the Nelson-Creston NDP nomination. www.michellemungall.com LOCAL WRITER SEEKS agent for one finished book and another book in progress. Call 250-352-2921 TRYING TO ESTABLISH a group home to house our homeless mentally disabled citizens. Meeting every Wednesday 7 p.m. All are welcome. 509 Hoover Street Nelson AUDITIONS! VALENTINE’S BURLESQUE Bash. Dance, sing, act? show what you got! Info, 3547580 before Nov.28.

Business Opportunities MONEY MAKER - Local route, no selling on your part. For more info call 1-866-821-2569. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN a pet food business—high quality cat/ dog food. Excellent returns, exclusive territories. Information call Julie Mutch toll-free 1-877-738-3287 ext. 217 or 604-518-7706, www.ripleesranch.com. AMAZING NEW PRODUCT! Natural energy mints & gum! Many people are switching from energy drinks to our product! Huge cash income potential! For free brochure & samples call 1-800-661-1832 www.energiservending.com. WORK AT HOME ONLINE - Start a real home-based business. Work when you want. Apply online and start today! www.wfhbc.com. EXCITING NEW CAREER & business opportunity awaits you! Learn more at www.mcguffysnews.com. Call 306-446-2710 to start down the road to freedom & financial success. WELL ESTABLISHED, NATIONAL medical company seeks expansion capital. Offering 15% annual interest rate. $50,000 minimum injection. Please call: (604) 703-5923. A POPULAR LOCALLY BASED INTERNET STORE importing and selling exquisite linens of modern and ancient wood block designs. This family run business, with local and international customers, provides both income and freedom to enjoy life in the Kootenays. Priced to sell $65K, includes sophisticated web, large customer base, and a warehouse room of stock. www.tamarind store.com Call 250, 352 9577

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LOOKING FOR DAYCARE? Available 8-5, Mon-Fri. Please contact Sheryl McDougall 250-354-4329 NANNY LOOKING FOR a good family in need and willing to help me with the visa. 250-354-0950 LITTLE TIKES: CHAIR booster seat, art easel, step 2 frog sandbox, and child carrier for bike. 250-359-8108 MINIFRANCOFUN! LE PREMIER ET troisieme mercredi du mois a l’AFKO 11am - 1pm. 723 Ward St. Appelez Sophie 505-5231 LITTLE GIRL DESPERATELY seeks Molly Dolly for her little sister’s first birthday. Please phone my mummy 250-359-5097 4 YEAR BOY looking for lightly used previously loved LEGO blocks please 250-359-7467 or 250-505-2708 GRACO DOUBLE STROLLER & infant car seat. Only 3 months old. Paid $360.00 asking $180.00 OBO 250-352-6465 ARMS-REACH CO-SLEEPER $150; Peg Perego Pram (with removable bassinet) & stroller $75; Graco infant car seat & stroller $30. 352-2251. CLOTH DIAPERS: 15 Motherease one-size (8-35pounds) diapers, covers, liners. Gently used. $125 250352-3235

OUT OF AFRICA! Nelson Choral Society performs a stirring and joyful African Mass with soloist Robyn Lamb. Also on the bill: Corazon and Brent Kennedy choirs. Dec 6, 7:30 pm and Dec 7, 2:00 pm at the Capitol. Tickets $14 adults, $10 students/ seniors, under 10s free, at the Capitol. A Grans to Grans fundraiser. MOUNTAIN SKY SOAP Seconds Sale, Great deals on bulk soap,lipbalms,overstock gifts. Saturday November 29,9-5pm,2276 Hwy#6, Crescent Valley BAREFOOT JOURNEYS: THE Heart of Communication weekend retreat, Dec. 6:1-5pm, Dec. 7: 10am5pm. ‘The Warrior of the Heart’ opening to integrity, courage, and intimacy, one conversation at a time. ManiStone Centre, Baker St. Nelson. For more information re Shayla and this retreat, visit www.barefootjourneys.net. or call 352.7908.

NEW PROFESSIONAL FOLDING Massage Table adjustable height detachable headrest includes carrying case $600 Tel. 250-226-7716

ADD AND SAVE on home phone reconnection. Bad credit - no problem! Up to $30. off for new customers, plus lower monthly rates! Call Tembo 1-877-266-6398 or sign up online www.tembo.ca. INFRA-RED SAUNA 3 person unit. one year old $2600. 250-355-2258 $220 NEW ALLURE 30” white rangehood, asking $100, 2 new EnergyStar, opening windows 54X40, $250/ea 352-2791 WINE COOLER - 48 BOTTLES (NEW) $490, Expresso/Coffee Machine (NEW) $90, Nikon F60 Film SLR $90 Call 250-352-3827, Email: eternalliving@gmail.com BIFOLD DOORS: TWO 30” black, one 24” white half-louvered door; $5 each. 250-352-6762 2 3’X3’ WINDOWS, 120 base accordian, folding cot and mattress, mens leather jacket, $50 each. 359-8109 40 GL AQUARIUM, STAND; $40. Kenmore dryer; $40. 3 year old Frigidaire stove; $100. Free gas furnace. (250)505-6600 2 SNOWBOARDS, PRIOR Khyber 170cm, Never Summer Titan Tx wide 165cm, excellent condition. $340/ each. 250-551-4469. ANTIQUE SINGER TREADLE sewing machine $80. Ph: 250-825-4206 SNOW SCOOP $20. Tri Chem Pictures starting at $1/each. China cups $5/each. Ph: 250-352-9408 CRAFTSMAN RIDING MOWER, electric start, 42” mower, 6-speed transaxle 6 years old, $1900, grass catcher for 42” mower, 6 years old $300, Craftsman wheeled weed 22” cut 625 Griggs-Stratton Engine 1.5 years old $300, Weedtrimmer longhandle, gas powered $95, dehumidifier $250, Ronco Rotisserie $175, oval dining room set with 4 chairs $150, rotary mower almost new $85, Star Choice receiver w/satellite $80. 250-227-9513

TOTAL GYM 1000 excersier. Wiederness 5th Wheel door. Real fox fur jacket. Offers. 250-354-1192 SELECTION LIMITED EDITION 2008 program is out. Five stunning wines from around the world. Preorder them now, pay in the month of release. For more info come to the Art Of Brewing, 614 Railway Street 352-3711. PARTNER 14” ASPHALT/ CONCRETE Cut Saw w/manuals. $600 OBO. 250-354-7140 EXTERIOR THERMAL DOOR. Natural wood, Full glass, 32”x80”. Attractive appearance. $475. 825-0062 TELESCOPE $50, GREICO three wheel stroller + car seat $140. call 351-1806 ELMIRA STOVEWORKS WOOD burning fireplace insert, good condition, $200 obo. Ph 229-2353 WINTER SKI JACKET: down, ladies small, beige/camel, rarely worn, like new, $50 352-2005 SALE OR SWAP, two ford farm tractors with full pto and hydraulics front/ back $3,500 250-551-1555 SNOWBLOWER LIKE NEW,8HP $650 (250)509-1918 KITCHENAID STOVETOP, GAS, black $75 Fridgidaire stovetop, electric, black $50 (250)505-2304 C O N V EC T I O N OV E N / MICROWAVE, SHARP carousel counter top unit, 18x25x15 outside dimensions $100 obo 505-1174 NEVER WORN M/C boots redwings 7/8 mens new $230 asking $175 great xmas gift 250-354-5368 OLDER FRIDGIDAIRE MODEL fridge. Good working condition. $50. SCARPA T3 telemark boots. Size 12/13 $175.00. Call (250) 229-4482. FOR SALE: 100GB seagate external hard drive filled with 113 movies! $200 50cc 2-stroke mini quad $350 50cc 2-stroke pocket motorcyle $230 250-229-5633

Christmas Craft Faires CHRISTMAS BAKING SALE + some Christmas Crafts, November 29 & 30, 1 - 4 pm at 911 Edgewood Avenue, entrance only through the back alley. More info call 352-5693. 8TH ANNUAL BAKER Street Christmas Craft Faire at Best Western Nelson. Friday Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $2. Over 40 of the Kootenays finest crafters & artisans. THE FACTORY CHRISTMAS Boutique needs artisans. 11th,12th,13th,14th of Dec. Call Melissa at 505-3829 to book table. PROCTER CHRISTMAS CRAFT Fair Saturday Nov.29th, 9:30pm to 2:00pm, Procter Hall. Large variety of crafts and gifts. Light lunch served. Food bank donation box.

Computers AMD ATHLON XP 2200 512 MB RAM 30 GB HD LAN 17” Monitor $120 352-2078

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Free EARLY 90’S MODIFIED truck canopy - fits toyota pickup - white fiberglass - 359-5093 FREE FOOD FOR kids...join 3rd year Selkirk College Nursing Students for Rice & Beans 6pm Friday, November 21st @ Nelson United Church. Learn about community-based health initiatives in Guatemala, & enjoy food, music & prizes. Adults $10-$15. For info/donate call 250-352-5272 FOR YOUR FREE Regal Catalogue Call Gail @ 250-352-4620 CARPET APPROX. 10’ x 15’ with underlay, 25 sheets 3/16” glass approx. 2’ x 3’, complet computer windows 98 and linux. 250-354-4054

Furniture DOUBLE BED STURDY black laquered wood frame. Excellent condition. $140 250 352-0064 QUEEN SIZE WOOD bed frame x2. Black stained hardwood. new Ikea birch. $40 each. 352-2510. MOVING SOLID OAK 3-drawer TV armoire, like new. $350 firm. 250825-9310 COMFORTABLE UPHOLSTERED armchair,neutral tones, excellent condition, $125, 352-7643. BLUE TWIN METAL Frame Bunkbed with ladder and 1 good mattress. Asking $150.00. 250-354-0207 SOFA & LOVESEAT $450 sofa & two chairs $350 antique loveseat $350 250-229-4544 WHITE FLORAL PATTERN Couch for sale. Solid Construction barely used. $300 obo. 250-365-5896 ARTIST, SEEKS DEEP set of shallow of drawers 250-226 7918 DAVENPORT SOFA $20, Oak Entertainment Centre $50, Coffee Table $10 OBO. Call 250-229-4940. DAVENPORT SOFA $20, oak entertainment centre $50, coffee table $10 obo. Call 250-229-4940

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Help Wanted AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY! Work From Home. Windshield wiper manufacturer looking for sales people. Unique product, unique opportunity. Email: sales@heatflexx.com. Ph# 705-949-0067 or 989-414-2714. www.heatflexx.com. www.scrubberblade.com. A DISCONNECTED PHONE? Cheap telephone reconnect! Very low rates, fast connections. Internet and long distance offered. Special holiday discounts! Call now. Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca. 16 WEEKS TO 1ST year apprenticeship. Pre-employment Millwright, Machinist, Welder. Gain entry-level skills. Challenge apprenticeship exam. NAIT, Grande Prairie, Alberta. Jan./Feb. 2009. 1-888-999-7882; www.nait.ca. CHILDCARE COVERAGE/DINNER PREPARATION needed 2x per week in Fairview, usually Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2:45 - 5:45 pm. Car required. Please call 352-9303 ARE YOU INTERESTED in doing childcare in your home? The Childcare Resource and Referral (CCRR) program can support you. For registration requirements and information call 250-352-0407 COOK (WITH KNOWLEDGE of Thai Cuisine). At least one year experience required and some college or technical training. Full time, $13/per hour. Apply in person with resume at Busaba Thai Cafe - 524 Victoria Street or call 250-352-2185 for more information. MYSTERY SHOPPERS NEEDED in your area immediately. Must be reliable, be able to use a computer, email and the internet. Must also be able to read and follow instructions and meet deadlines. For full details visit www.performalogics.com.

Lost & Found LOST! ON HALLWEEN, silver,digi,canon camera! many photo’s . reward! 825 2209 and blue cell phone too! LOST LG CHOCOLATE black slide phone call: Mythra 551-4499 FOUND BEAUTIFUL LADIES grey velour glove found under Nelson bridge in lakeside park parking lot. 250-354-4507 MP3 PLAYER FOUND on Nelson bridge. Call to identify and claim. 250-354-0323 HUNTING KNIFE OFF top of Conners Road. Describe for return. 250 505-3468 LOST -YELLOW INFANT quilt, last seen June 08, SAKURA SOPHIA embroidered on quilt. 250-358-2562

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LONGBOARD FOR SALE. $300 retail. Selling for best offer. Contact Danya 250-352-5766. EXERCISE EQUIPTMENT: BOWFLEX $750 Ab lounge $100 Nordic track bike $250 Free weights and dumbells. 250-825-4031 TANNING BED BRAND new bulbs used approx. 4 hrs. $1500obo 250825-4031 LARGE 2006 “HERCULES” Cargo Trailer; 16ft long, 8ft wide, 8ft8in high (interior). $4700 250-352-2531 TWO LOCALLY MADE satin dresses, worn once. one is white w spaghetti straps and a plunge back, full skirt, $150; the other has a cream strapless top with a six color paneled skirt, $200. Either would be fantastic as a grad dress. they were made for me and will sit someone of similar dimensions, 5’1”, 110lbs, chest 32”. jennie 354-7812 AWESOME SIMS BINDINGS, with a hardly worn pair of women’s size 6 reichle snowboard boots $150, jennie 354-7812 SATIN ROBE WITH embroidered dragon, reversible, one side black with orange dragon, the other raspberry with gold dragon. contrast cuffs, 47” long by 26” wide(back panel). excellent condition. a christmas gift? $30. Jennie 354-7812

NEW BOXED 10KT white gold band $80, size 8, sterling silver neck chain $15. 354-1192 TURNTABLE $40, LARGE SPEAKERS $30. Dresser $75. Microwave plus stand $50. York gym $50. 359-7756 RIDING BOOTS, NEW size 9 $20. Rice cooker/crock pot $15. Cat carrier $10. 352-6120 COLEMAN WHITE GAS (camp fuel) “ultralight” lantern. Compact size. Works great. Good condition. $20. 250-352-6399. WOOD STOVES FOR sale - Jotul F100-used 2 winters. $1,000obo. Old Jotel stove $200obo. 250-551-1075 2 BRAND NEW CWD vinyl EnergyStar opening windows. 53X39, paid $550.00/ea, sell for $250/ea, OBO 354-3793 “BATMAN RETURNS” HOODIE black; size Large; Like new condition. $20 - Phone 250-352-7144 ADULT SIZE GT SnoRacer (ProRacer) excellent condition $60 Call 250-509-1941 CHAMPION JUICER $225, couch/ chair $150, dehumidifier $90. Phone 250-608-0094. WINTER MOUNTAINEERING BOOTS. Salomon size 40 EUR (men’s size 7, women’s size 9). Crampon compatible. Only worn once. $75 - call 250-352-5090.

SNOWBLOWER FOR SALE , 2 stage-tecumseh engine.Good condition.24 inch width.Pull start. Cost: $400 obo 250-825-2206 call 250825-2206 RIDE TIMLESS 158 “ snowboard in good condition $200.00 call 250354-1865 BOYS RIPZONE YOUTH Jacket.†Twotone brown, worn one season. $250 new; sell for $60. 3541140† SNOWBOARD BOOT: SALOMON F24 size 10.5 Reg.$450 sick boot† selling $200obo call Mike 250-3540362 100 POUND PROPANE bottle, filled. $140. 250-352-2608 XBOX 360 GAMES FAR Cry 2,NHL 09, COD4 for great prices! 250-3548547 MAGIC CARDS OVER 8000 common and uncommon. $200. 250-8254204 AIR COMPRESSOR INCLUDES 7 gallon tank hose. $40. Call 250-3655608 FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Delivery within Nelson and area. $150/cord. 250-505-2028 SLIDING GLASS DOOR- White vinyl, excellent condition, 8 years old, 6 foot. First $200 takes. 551-3833.

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1996 POLARIS 600. Runs very strong $1000. 354-8774 1998 POLARIS 400 ATV 4x4, with winch, mint condition, low kms, $3750 ph:250-357-2561. 2001 MOUNTAIN MAX 700 triple, 156 track, runs awesome, new brakes, $4500 obo 250-359-7751

Cars 1987 MECURY TOPAZ. Winter and seasonal tires, new parts, $700. Phone 250-352-0975. 1989 AWD TOYOTA Corolla, reliable, new winter tires, $1250obo, pics & info at http://awd4sale.angelfire.com/ awd/ 354-8597 95 SUZUKI SIDEKICK, 4-wheel drive, 4-door, runs well, new brakes, winter tires and battery. $4000, phone 352-5693 1990 VW GOLF, 183,000kms. 4dr, auto, lots of recent work. contact: Corey, 250-505-0239 2006 FORD FUSION, Black, AWD, Manual, 4-Cylinder, FUEL EFFICIENT, Winters/All Seasons, Very Safe! 65,000km 250-509-1144. 98 WINDSTAR 165000KM 2 set of tires and rims $3200 obo Ph 250509-0384 1995 SUBARU LEGACY $4000 OBO New winter tires no rust great condition contact Julia 604-698-6521 1989 JEEP YJ, new heater coil, tune upready for winter tires, extra rims $3250. 354-3665 1993 HONDA CIVICSI, winter tires, great gas mileage, new muffler, windshield & more. $3300 obo. 359-7774 1994 VW JETTA, auto, 152,000km, no rust, only 2 owners, beautiful car. mint condition. 354 7462. 2007 TOYOTA YARIS, black, 4 door sedan, a/c, 2 sets of tires, 45000km/5 year warranty. Ph: (250)777-0635. FOR SALE : 1985 Toyota Tercel 4x4 5 speed w/ E-Low! Needs some work. $1500 OBO. 250-355-2344 1988 DODGE ARIES runs good. good winter tires plus summers $900 obo. 250-505-0502 1992 GMC 4X4 reg cab, long box, canopy, extra tires, low mileage, $5,000, 250-825-4047

Tires/Parts/Other 14” 4 BOLT steel rims 4 $10 each, set of car ramps $10. 250-354-1494 4-NOKIAN VATIIVA 235/75R16 agressive allseasons. Good tread left for winter. $250. (250)354-3783 4WINTER TIRES, HANKOOK 185/75-14 on rims, 4hole, 3”centers. $250 4Blizzaks 80% 205/70-14, $160. Eve 250-825-0168 SET OF 16 inch Rims $70 for 19982004 Toyota Tacoma and 4runner and Prerunner 250-229-5609 4 ARCTIC CLAW Xsi Winter Truck tires. Used one season. Good Tread. $500 OBO. 250-354-7140 4 NATIONAL WINTER tires with 5 star mag rims. Size 195/65 R15. $350 OBO. Call 250-505-7936 4 WINTER TIRES on rims, used one season only Nokian Vatiiva 215/75R15 $300. 505-2090 195/75/14 STUDDED WINTERSlots of tread! 2 on Toyota Previa rims & two on Dodge Caravan 354.1257 FOUR 265/70R17 MUD+SNOW tires 95% tread $375 Ph:250-551-3044 DOUBLECROSS TOWERS TO fit Yakima roof racks for Dodge Caravan. Paid $165. Asking $100. 250-352-7035 FOUR-15” FORD RIMS 2/with winters $200 four-14” Honda rims and new studded tires $550. 250-509-0382 HIDDEN HITCH FOR MPV VAN Brand new never mounted, $75 Ph: 250-359-6606 4 NOKIAN HAKAPELITTA RSI 100XL M+S 205/70/15. $250. 3525311. Ask for Griller. SET OF 4 lock nuts w/key & washers (12x1.5mm), 1/2” deep, excellent condition, $10, 365-3538 WHITE FORD RANGER Canopy for sale $100/obo. Approx. 6”4 by 4”8. Needs new shocks. 250-354-0314 4 WINTERFORCE SNOW tires. P235/75/R15 Used 1 season, Low Kms $250 354-1125

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Trucks/SUVs/Vans 1998 SILVERADO 3/4-TON, longbox 4WD, ac, cd with 1999 9 1/2’ 1500 Bigfoot camper $20,000 250355-2469 1992 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4, extcab, canopy, boat rack, lots of extras, 290000km, $5000 firm (250)505-4375 Ben 1999 GMC JIMMY, always maintained, one owner, all records, excellent condition, $4500, 359-7248 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER B3 diesel engine, transmission for sale. Offers 250-354-8512 1991 4X4 TOYOTA pickup, winch, new battery. Needs some work, $2300 obo. 551-1074 94 4RUNNER, GREAT shape, only 50k on new engine, loaded, $5800, must sell, 825 2209 F250 4X4 DIESEL, longbox, canopy, 300k kms, 1986, starts, runs, drives. $1200 OBO 226-7055 95 MPV 4X4 VAN, GREAT CONDITION, winters tires, $4500 phone 250-226-6760

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CHINCHILLA/ RODENT CAGELarge size 3’ x 3’ on casters. $30 and it’s yours ! 509-1345

ALL FRIDGE FRIDGE,PLASTIC carport,travel guides for Indonesia and Central & South America,exterior french doors, 355-2269 WANTED: THOMAS AND friends wooden railway play table, track (new style) and trains.352-3033 BULL MASTIFF ADULT or puppy 509-252-0745 WANTED REFUNDABLE BOTTLES/CANS by 7 year old who donates 100% to KL Hospital. Sincerely appreciated. 825-9536 WANTED TINY WOOD HEATER. For sale: Previa winter tires $80. Mid $80. Passenger seats free. 250-225-3400 SKIS & SKI boots (size 9) for 3 year old; Lego; solid wood single bedframe. Sarah 505-5326 KITCHEN CABINET SET, air-tight cook wood stove ph. 352-7212 1/10 VIOLIN GOOD quality, 2ft x 4ft acoustic ceiling tiles 250-354-8030 WANTED: STACKABLE APPARTMENT sized washer/dryer in good shape. Phil 354-7482 MARINE ALCOHOL STOVE in good working condition.250-352-1135 WANTED FREE YARN/CRAFT supplies for worthy charitable cause run by students please call Elisa 250354-4475

YORKCHI PUPPIES, 4 FEMALES, ready to go Nov 23 $500 352-9694 10 YR OLD Pinto gelding needs new partner and more training. Please call 359-7709. Negotiable. SHIH TZU PUPPIES: 2 left, one male & one female, black/white, de-wormed, first shots. Daniel 3549009

NORDIC FISCHER 120S/SALOMON bindings Fischer boots Euro 31 (approximately for a 4-7 year old) $75.00 354-4014 FOR SALE: BACH student trumpet with mute $300; new gazelle health walker $150. 359-7163 COLEMAN CAMP STOVE model 421 in great condition, 1/2 fuel left, $15 365-3538 100GB EXTERNAL HARD drive+113 movies!$200 50cc 2-stroke mini quad $350 50cc 2-stroke pocket motorcycle $220 (250)229-5633 PINE CABINET 50”H x 16”w, 3 open shelves, 1 w. door. $100. Antique table $150. 250-352-6086. HEAVY DUTY WASHER & dryer GE late model $175 both. 2 snow tire 15” excellent $100. 250-226-7990 COUCH/HIDE-A-BED, GOOD CONDITION $30obo, Thomas Tank engine train set $50, coffee grinder $15 Call 250-352-2603 COMPUTER , MONITOR , SOFTWARE, $75; adult coaster bike, $20; stroller, $30; trike, $25; wagon, $30. 259-226-6860.

Tires/Parts/Other Trucks/SUVs/Vans FOUR 17” ALUMINUM rims. Fit 1997 - 2003 Ford F-150 or Expedition. $150.00 352-9630 1989 TOYOTA COROLLA 4WDSW, new R-front fender, other parts, 4 tires for Tercel 4WDSW. Karen 354-5354. 4 GOODYEAR WINTER tires/used one season, 5 bolt pattern - P195/60 R15, asking $450/call 250-352-0780 1986 TOYOTA 2WD parts truck and motor. Long box & body good, frame toast. $200 250-365-0065. 4 ALUMINIUM 5 bolt 15” mags wheels. Originally off Ford Explorer $200 OBO (250)229-2131 4 WINTER TIRES Nokian 145/80/ R13 on rims used two weeks Paid $450 Asking $300 call 226-7336. NOKIAN WINTER TIRES on RIMS. Four 185/60R15 Hakkapeliita RSi seiped. Only 1500km. Asking $695. 352-6268.

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1088 DODGE DAKOTA 4x4 short box runs great call 250-505-5006 after 5:00pm 1996 GRAND CHEROKEE. $1500 excellent cond. all wheel dr. leather int. Great winter vehicle. 352-3318 1989 JEEP CHEROKEE 4x4 Limited, sun roof, leather, automatic. 4 Liters, gas saver. $1200 OBO. 250-355-2354 2006 KIA SPORTAGE, red, 4 cly, GREAT on gas, 75,000 kms, remainder of warranty. Call 250-358-7271 1994 JEEP CHEROKEE: Good running order, automatic, summer/winter tires $1000 OBO Call: 250-229-2286 1992 DODGE DAKOTA 4*4, posi rear end runs well. Great winter truck. $2500.00 (250) 229-2131 1992 FORD AEROSTAR AWD, runs well, looks good, good snow tires, 8 wheels, $500, 368-5133, 512-2503 DODGE POWER RAM, 318, 4x4, everything works Good, no rust, moving, sacrifice at 1,500$ 250-505-5264 1992 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Needs Work. Good Body 1500 obo 250-3525208, 250-505-2765 1990 & 1993 4runners for sale, $2000obo and $6800obo. Both run great. 250-226-7619 1996 FORD-F150-4X4 4.9L-INLINE6 new front-end, clutch, plus lots more new parts 225,000km $4,900 call250-354-1320 ‘93 EXPLORER LTD V6 4x4 Loaded, 191,000 km, Runs great! Good body! Moon roof 825-9351 87 BRONCO II & 88 Ranger 4x4 $500/each obo need work or for parts 357-9679 1991 TOYOTA TOWNACE Royal Lounge, AWD, 2.0L Turbo Diesel, Automatic, Right hand drive, 55,000km, exc.cond. $10,900 1990 GMC SUBURBAN, 3/4 ton, 4wd, Good running condition, Roof rack, needs tailpipe. $1000 250-229-2275

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MONUMENTAL STONE WORKS Custom headstones/monuments. Portable sandblasting. Cleaning and re-highlighting. Glass etching. Pet Memorials - proceeds to SPCA. 3540988. TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 505-0612. DOMESTIC DIVAS IS here with quality insured services. Animal care, artwork, baking, bodywork, catering, childcare, construction, clean-up, deliveries, errands, housecleaning, home organizing, landscaping, painting, reception, sewing repairs, tile setting & design, yard clean-up. Call 505-4691. SWEET HOME MAID Service offer professional charm,and reliability. 3 yrs local ref. available. Angella 250825-4462

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DANCERS, CHOREOGRAPHER, COSTUMER, Musicians wanted for masked, costumed ‘Goddess’ stage show in Nelson Jan 24 and possible BC tour. For auditons and more information call: 250 505 2099. Don’t be shy, give it a try. CD & DVD DUPLICATION, direct to disc printing and graphic design located in Nelson: www.shortyburns. com 352-BURN(2876) WANTED TO BUY electric guitar & amp for 11-year-old aspiring musician, or trade for bearded dragon. 250-357-2822 WARWICK FNA5-STRING BASS $950, Lado Solo1, handmade guitar $950, Student Trombone $50, Tascam 4-Track $100. 250-825-9633 VOICE LESSONS WITH AWARD WINNING VOCALIST! Teaching you tricks and techniques. ANY STYLE!!! $35/hour. 250-551-0314/ebel_ m@hotmail.com ACOUSTIC BASS GUITAR for sale. Electroacoustic pickup, gig bag & strap included. $100. Call 354-4042 FOR SALE: KIMBALL Piano, asking price $3,000 OBO. 250-365-0664. GUITAR, ROUNDNECK ROGUE dobro, national-style resonator with F-holes, excellent condition $150 obo, 229-5442. YAMAHA CGS102 1/2 size Classical Acoustic Guitar. Ideal for children learning to play. $100. 250.354.0207 FRIENDS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC informal listening and/or participatory soirees for music aficionados. 250505-5583

FLOWER OF LIFE Workshop Dec. 27-30, Registrations by Dec 5. Sacred Geometry, Mer-Ka-Ba Meditation, Heart openings. www.floweroflife.org Dania KalTara 250-354-0413

Personals OENOPHILES INTERESTED IN getting together to share enjoyment of wines. 250-505-5583 ARE YOU LOSING a loved one to substance abuse? Our program has the highest success rate. Help is only one phone call away! 1-877-7827409; www.narconon.ca. DATING SERVICE. LONG-TERM/ SHORT-TERM relationships, free calls! 1-866-512-8367 Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes, 1-866-573-0914. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-5227131, Meet on chat-lines. Local single ladies 1-866-512-9083(18+).

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SALTWATER FISH/REEF ENTHUSIASTS: interested in sharing experiences, frags, possible club? Email: saltyfish@shaw.ca, 250-304-3535. YORKIE/CHIHUAHUA 4 FEMALES ready to go Nov.27, between 5-10lbs. $500. 3529694 3-YO BEARDED DRAGON, extremely tame, social, easy-going and easy to care for. 250-357-2822

Sports Equip. USED ATOMIC DOWNHILL skis+bindings poles. Made in Austria. Approx. 5 ft. length. $35 352-6274. Dominique. SPECIALIZED ENDURO WITH manitou black fork, mavic wheels, shimano deore hydraulic disc brakes $1000 250-825-4181 KIDS HEAD MOJO skis for sale. 135cm for $100. Great condition. 354-0968 164 AIRWALK SNOWBOARD, with ride bindings. $150 Ph: 250-359-6606 NEW (NEVER USED) Rossignol Legion 156 snowboard with Salomon bindings. Asking $350 OBO.354-2804 TAIGA DOWN JACKET Mens XL black/purple $50. Bike panniers that convert to backpack $40. Weight set with bench $100. 352-2251 SNOWBOARD FOR SALE $75.00 Bond, Fusion Height: 131cm/4ft.3in. Bindings Rossignol Boots: Airwalk size 7 Call 229-5796 SPLITBOARD VOILE 161 with skins & hardware. 2007-minimal use $750 obo. Eider softshell - women’s size S - worn twice $100 - 250 509-1432 VOILE SPLIT BOARD 54 two years old, hardly used. $600 obo 505-4447 WEMON’S X COUNTRY boots, Solomon SNS Profile, size 7&i/5, like new, $40. Call John 352-1204 ROSSIGNOL B-SQUADS FOR sale from Valhalla Powdercats. $350 plus taxes with Rossignol Bindings. 250359-7665.

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Work Wanted 20YR OLD SEEKS computer related volunteer work, experienced hardware installer and 3D modeler, call 250-505-0146. EXPERIENCED, CHILDCARE PROFESSIONAL available for fulltime nanny position in Nelson. Call Melissa @ 250-353-3278 CLEARING* CLUTTER* CLEANING Feng Shui, Clutter organization expert and Fine housekeeping Experienced with references 20.00/hr. Teresa 250229-4289

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Lorne Westnedge & Drew Evans: THE TEAM THAT WORKS -- FOR YOU! Contact 250-352-7199 Lorne at: Lorne@rhcrealty.com

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Immaculate 4 bed. 2 bath. Convenient Uphill location with awesome views, close to schools, hospital and downtown. Hardwood floors, private landscaped back yard, wood & gas fireplaces.

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FOR SALE: 1990 12’ x 70’Mobile BRIMMING WITH POTENTIAL 4 PART TIME TEACHER with cat, NICE 3BDM 2BATH Home in uphill CLEAN RESPONSIBLE PERSON HOME UPHILL. BRIGHT, clean, Home. 5 Appliances. To be removed bedroom, 2 bath home in good uphill looking for small house or cabin, with $1500 + utilities 1yr lease available wanted to care for home, pets novembeautiful property. 2 bedrooms. Large from Procter. $20,000. 250-229-4007 neighbourhood with in-law suite. reasonable rent (250)777-0825 Dec.1st contact julia 604-698-6521 ber 22 - december 5 250-359-7118 kitchen, new appliances. $1,000/mo Recently upgraded heat and electric. 352-0703 BONNINGTON, 9+ACRES ON priMATURE EXPERIENCED COUPLE 1 BDRM. BASEMENT suite, near HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE CAN $299,900 Call Trevor@NelsonRealty. vate road, trees, sunny, close to town. from Nelson New-Zealand seeking bus routes available Dec. 1 until April care for animals and home with great LARGE ONE BEDROOM lake front ca 250-354-8409 250-505-4710 house Jan Feb March. Contact here 2009. Must be employed or student joy. flexible call crystal 6048690401 condo, underground parking, huge CHARMING SALMO HOME in quiet Noel:399-4814 zanahe@herenow. with references. $650 including utilipatio, $1100 + electric. Available 1 SUNNY FLAT acre for sale on MATURE EXPERIENCED COUPLE neighbourhood close to schools and co.nz ties. 250-352-7976 Dec.1 250-505-1137 Winlaw Creek, New shed with covfrom Nelson New-Zealand availshopping. Many recent upgrades ered deck. $125,500 250-352-0902 LOOKING FOR 1BDRM apt/suite BEAUTIFUL FULLY FURNISHED 3 NEAR DOWNTOWN, BEAUTIFUL able to house sit Jan-Feb-March. $184,900 Call Trevor@NelsonRealty. Dec.1st Don’t have pets/don’t smoke. bedroom house, UPHILL. All appliPLAYMOR JUNCTION, MOBILE w/ one bedroom furnished apartment. Contact Noel here:399-4814 ca 250-354-8409 Up to $750/month. Call Amanda: 778ances, 4 blocks from downtown. additions.$189,000.00. 5 appliances, Quiet, working single/couple. $1100/ zanahe@herenow.co.nz WATERFRONT TUDOR HOME with 989-3433 $1900 Dec 1. 551-4467 3/4 acre, private, wood and/or electric mo bcroseglen@hotmail.com for picMATURE, RESPONSIBLE, COUPLE vaulted ceilings and generous room heat. 2 covered porches. 250-357AMBER BAY. 2 bedroom 2 bathtures. 354-2093 looking for a house/pet sit from midsizes. Bonus guest cottage could 2126. room spectacular views. Rent December onwards. References be vacation rental. $859,000 Call 1 BDR SUITE for 1 person, Up-town, Includes in-floor heat , hot water 1 ACRE PARK-LIKE setting just available. 250-509-1516 Trevor@NelsonRealty.ca 250-354downstairs in house, self-contained LOOKING FOR ONE person to share and underground parking. Jetted tub. North of Salmo. Older 2 bedroom 8409 NS/NP/NWD $490 + utilities (250) uphill house. $450.00 month plus References. $1550 min. 6 month mobile with 22 x 40 shop. A must352-9788. utilities & deposit. 250-354-4733 THINKING �� OF SELLING? Get lease. ozziea@telus.net 1- (250)see! $189,900 Trevor@NelsonRealty.�� a FREE, �� no obligation mar493-2519 CHARMING HERITAGE HOUSE for 1 BEDROOM IN furnished, new 2 ca 250-354-8409 BLEWETT, SPACIOUS, FURket evaluation of your home. Call bedroom basement suite; Uphill; n/s rent. Uphill nelson. 3 bedrooms, one LARGE WELL MAINTAINED 5+ NISHED 3 bdrm main floor. Mature �� Trevor@NelsonRealty.ca 354-8409 n/p; quiet person; Dec. 1; $450/month bath. NS. NP. References. $1450. bdrm plus den house in uphill†with NS/ND/NP 5 km Nelson. Great yard. + utilities; 352-1191. 250-551-8036 PARK LIKE�� SETTING 1 acre just 1 bdrm above ground suite. Rent is Available immediately. 505-2060. outside of Salmo. Older 2 bedroom $2,400 for entire house or $1,600 up WANTED BAGGED FALL leaves.�� SEEKING WHOLISTICALLY SOUTH SLOCAN ROOM in house, 13 ROOM FOR RENT in Uphill. 450.00 mobile and 22 x 40 shop. $189,900 and $800 down. References required. minimum 5 bags, please no garbage INCLINED person to share sunny minutes from Nelson. $400/month, w/d, per month incl all utilities. 352-2433 Call Trevor@NelsonRealty.ca 250Call 250.352.1761 or rocks. 226-6753 Taghum home. $435/mo incl. Louise fireplace, internet, acreage. 359-7670 /505-2054 �� 354-8409 250-354-0243 1 BDRM APARTMENT, clean, semiBRAND NEW, FURNISHED 2 bedDO YOU HAVE skills? tools? HERITAGE �� IN THE HEART OF ANYONE WANT TO share beautiful furnished, new fridge and stove, N/S, room basement suite; Uphill; n/s; n/p; 4WDTruck? offgrid cabin for partial TOWN! Spacious 4 bedroom home home in Blewett with two moms and N/P, close to downtown. $575 + utliworktrade. Near Slocan. 250-226quiet; on bus route; $900 + utilities; �� on an easy care lot. A must see! PROFESSOR, WIFE AND baby kids? Call 352-0974. ties. 250-352-2923 7311 250-354-9117 avail Dec 1; 352 1191. $299,900 Call�� Trevor@NelsonRealty. would like to care for a house. Clean, CASTLEGAR SHORT TERM rental. 3 BEDROOM FARMHOUSE in ca at 250-354-8409 responsible, honest. References ONE BEDROOM WITH LOFT 3 BDR HOME at Crescent Valley Furnished room with utilities and wireProcter. Recently renovated, wood available. 250-352-6741. and deck in Procter. New condition, NELSON HOME, HOSPITAL area, on acreage.Professional couple/famless internet. $150/wk 304-7806 floors, quiet and private. $850/month 4 bed, 2.5 bath, potential baseW/D/F/S, $675/month plus utilities. RESPONSIBLE HONEST CLEAN ily wanted.$1000.00/month + utilities. Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-352ment suite. Big lot, garden, shed, man wishes housesitting arrangeRentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-352-2100 �� 2100 250-359-7746 wood floor, new detached garage, ment. Will maintain property, pets, SHORT TERM RENTAL in Procter. 2 & 3 BEDROOM SUITES in Fruitvale. SERENE, SPACIOUS WINTER retreat. $350,000. 250-352-7635 �� plants respectfully. Kevin 352-9876 FUTURE STEEL BUILDINGS. 3-4 bdrm house, fully furnished, Recently renovated, heat & hot water North Shore, lake views, acreage, hot Durable, dependable, pre-engiincluding cable, phone, internet. Janincluded. Close to Trail. $750/$900 �� tub. 12/1-3/1? $1200/month. 505-983neered, all-steel structures. CustomApril. $900/month. Call Tracy 250per month. Rentals@NelsonRealty. made to suit your needs and require229-2286. 1524. riverbend1111@aol.com ca 250-352-2100 ments. Factory-direct affordable prices. Call 1-800-668-8653 ext. 170 �� for free brochure. Land Act: EVERY BUILDING ON SALE!”.... ROOM FOR BODYWORKER/ Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Canadian manufacturer direct at “rock HEALER part-time, Victoria Street, Land bottom prices”. 32x60x18 $11,995. Nelson. Great central location. 250FrontCounter BC Cranbrook has accepted an application made 35x60x16 $14,285. 40x80x16 357-2822 $20,995. 48x100x18 $27,495. by JNP Contracting Ltd. of Crescent Valley, BC on behalf of 60x120x18 $44,900. many others! the Integrated Land Management Bureau (ILMB), Kootenay Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. Region, for the licence of Occupation for the purpose of sand

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and gravel pit situated on DL 7369 lot 68 KLD consisting of 1 hectare more or less of Provincial Crown land near Krestova, BC. The ILMB File Number that has been established for this application is 4404897. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Natural Resource Ofﬁcer at FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road Cranbrook BC, V1C 7G1 or email to: lwbc.cranbrook@victoria.gov. bc.ca Comments will be received by FrontCounter BC until December 17, 2008. FrontCounter BC may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please refer to our website www.frontcounterbc.gov.bc.ca/ and follow the link to Crown land Applications - Applications and Reason for Decision Database for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at Integrated Land Management Bureau regional ofﬁce. ��

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HOMES & GARDENS Fixing hammering in water pipes Home Front

Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Dale Olinyk

We hear a banging noise when we shut off our taps in the bathroom and kitchen of our house. Is this a serious problem and what can be done to fix it? The problem that you have described is called “water hammer.” When water that has been moving at several feet per second is stopped abruptly there is a considerable amount of force to deal with. Water hammer can reach pressures inside the pipes as high as 600 pounds per square inch. This happens when valves are closed quickly causing the water that was moving at a considerable rate to abruptly stop. The water then bounces off the valve and creates a vacuum causing the water to reverberate back and forth through the plumbing line, sounding

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like someone pounding on off your taps in the kitch- at the fixture or appliance. the pipes. Metal piping is en and bathroom. Today’s The hammer arrestor promore susceptible to water modern valves on faucets vides an air chamber inside hammer than plastic pip- are capable of shutting off the piping, which helps ing as the plastic is more very quickly with a quarter absorb the energy produced flexible and tends to absorb turn or by pushing on the from water hammer. some of the energy from handle. The implications Also ensure that the water hammer. of this problem can include plumbing supply lines are Usually this is a com- premature deterioration of adequately secured neither mon problem on applianc- valves, loosening of sup- too tight nor too loose. You es equipped with solenoid ports or hangers, to the could add a piece of rubber valves such as dishwash- most serious being failure between the pipe and the ers and clothes washers. of pipe connections. strap to further “cushion” However, as you described, To fix the issue, have a the pipe from the forces of this happens when you shut “hammer arrestor” installed water hammer. Bill, Paul and Dale are building consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson. Send questions to express@expressnews.bc.ca. Archived copies of Home Front can be found at www.lynchinspection.com.

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An ideal living scenario, close to shopping, recreation and bus routes. This 3 bed, one bath can be appreciated in all 1300 plus sq ft of main floor living space . Fruit trees, garden space, single car garage and workshop area. Find out what Fairview living is all about.

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Here is your opportunity to own a .75 acre lot 13 minutes to town with 76’ of waterfront and a nice building site above the highway. Put your trailer on the water and enjoy Koootenay Lake until you are ready to build or just keep this as a recreation getaway.

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CITY OF NELSON NEWS • NOVEMBER 19, 2008 Phone: 352-5511 • Fax: 352-2131 • website: www.nelson.ca

Mailing Address: Suite 101, 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC V1L 5S4 • email: info@nelson.ca

NELSON FIRE & RESCUE

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON

First Responder Program: In case of emergency medical care, dial 911. After a request for help is passed on to an ambulance dispatcher, the fire department is often notified as well. In the event that ambulance crews are sometimes on other calls or are otherwise delayed in responding, firefighters may be the first people available to provide emergency medical care. This type of response is called a “First Responder Call.”

VOLUNTEER POSITION VACANCIES The City has several vacancies for City Residents and Electors on the following Committees/Boards. If you are interested in the community and the direction the City of Nelson takes for the future, we are looking for your volunteer assistance. Please apply in writing, stating the Committee you wish to be considered for and your qualifications, to City Council, Office of the Mayor, Suite 101, 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC V1L 5S4, or by email to volunteers@nelson.ca or fax to 250352-2131, by 4:30 p.m. Friday December 19, 2008.

The First Responder may arrive sooner and is trained and equipped to treat you at the scene until the ambulance crew arrives. Nelson Fire & Rescue Services responded to over 200 such calls last year, dealing with a variety of calls such as cardiac arrests (a defibrillator is installed in the fire truck), broken bones, choking, fainting, nasty bleeds, bumps, scrapes, and much more. The Paramedic has a higher level of medical training & equipment and is able to transport you to a hospital, if required. Chimney Safety Firewood is being split and the piles are being stacked in preparation for winter. Your chimney, however, may have been neglected. Have you had it checked by a certified inspector this year? A significant number of fires, through the winter months, are chimney fires. Have your chimney checked to see if it has a dangerous build-up of creosote, troublesome cracks in the lining, or other health and safety issues. Please do not call the Fire Department to do the inspection. Look in your phone book for certified tradesmen to do the job. Also, be sure you are familiar with how your chimney’s flue works. And of course, test your smoke detectors and ensure the battery is new!

NELSON MUNICIPAL LIBRARY Hours - Mon, Wed, - 11 am - 8 pm / Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat – 11 am - 6 pm

We’re settling in for winter! It’s time to curl up with a good story to warm your heart and keep the cold away. Besides all of our new books, we’ve just acquired new Playaway titles - MP3 players loaded with great fiction and non-fiction you can listen to anywhere and for all ages too. These complement audiobooks that can be downloaded through our Website at www.nelsonlibrary.ca. There are new children and teen materials coming in all the time. And now, thanks to funds raised by the Friends of the Library, with support from BC Hydro, the Nelson Library now has two new Early Literacy Stations for their youngest members to enjoy.

NELSON HYDRO

Advisory Planning Commission This Commission deals with land use planning issues and other related items referred by City Council. Community Heritage Commission This Commission deals with issues relative to Nelson’s Heritage preservation and related items referred by City Council. Cultural Development Commission This Commission is intended to complement existing cultural organizations and groups. It is directed by City Council to lead, collaborate and make recommendations on the implementation of the City’s Comprehensive Cultural Sector Policy. Municipal Library Board The Nelson Municipal Library Board is to provide overall management of all the Library operations. Appointments to the Board must be residents or electors of the City of Nelson. Nelson & District Youth Advisory Committee This Committee is established to plan, organize and help implement programs and activities at the Youth Centre. The Nelson & District Youth Centre is a significant employer of youth in Nelson and aims to create enriched work experience programs for all youth. Nelson & District Recreation and Aquatic Centre Commission This Commission is delegated authorities, responsibilities and duties which empower it to organize and conduct a recreation program. Nelson Municipal Airport Standing Committee This Committee is seeking a representative from the Nelson business community that has a keen interest in the future of the Nelson Airport.

PUBLIC WORKS City crews stand with new equipment purchased for 2008: Two new International Tandem dump trucks and one new John Deere 544K wheel loader.

Nelson Hydro Customer Advisory – Metering Upgrade Nelson Hydro is in the process of replacing all of the utility’s 9,100 meters over a six-year period. The existing meters will be replaced with solid state digital units, complete with radio-read features. This option will allow the meter readers to retrieve data from their vehicle or from the street, and will greatly reduce the time required to read meters each month. It will also lend to greater customer privacy. During the change-out program, a Nelson Hydro employee or agent will visit your property and will ask to shut off your power for a few minutes to exchange meters. These employees will be carrying identification and will produce it on request. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated in allowing our employees to complete this task. Nelson Hydro Bylaw #2020 requires that your metering equipment is accessible to hydro employees at all times, without having to phone or call for access. This means that you may not build a deck or porch around the meter, and you may not place siding up to the meter base to prevent meter removal. For most meters, we will not have to enter your home; all work can usually be done at the outside meter location. If the meter is located inside, and for many commercial meters, the workers will have to enter the premises in order to complete this task.

NELSON POLICE DEPARTMENT We are accepting applications for the Reserve Program Training Session for 2009 Applicants must be:

• Minimum 19 years of age • Canadian Citizens • Holders of a valid BC driver’s licence • Have proof of visual acuity • Have completed Grade 12 or equivalent, and • Be cleared by a police record indices check Please forward a resume to the Community Policing Office Attention: Cst. J. Scott-Pryke Nelson Police Department 606 Stanley Street Nelson, BC V1L 1N4

NELSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP The Nelson Economic Development Partnership (NEDP) sent out a survey to every business with a City of Nelson business license. Over 20% of the businesses responded detailing their plans for exiting their businesses, search for a successor, and other succession-related issues. Among the study’s findings are: • 55% of businesses will be exiting their business in the next 10 years, while almost a third of businesses will be exiting within five years • Most business owners plan to retire after exiting • “Out of the Family” - when asked how they will exit, 50% planned to sell or transfer to non-family while 15% planned to sell or transfer to a family member, a 3.5 to 1 ratio • Four out of five businesses had not identified a successor, while 85% of businesses had not begun a search for a successor • Fewer than five per cent of businesses have a formal written transition or a succession plan The NEDP would like to thank business owners for the great response and their eagerness to participate in this study. Complete details of the findings can be viewed at www.futures.bc.ca The NEDP is a partnership between Community Futures Central Kootenay, the City of Nelson and the Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce.

N E E D M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N ?

Vi s i t t h e C i t y o f N e l s o n ’s a w a r d w i n n i n g w e b s i t e a t w w w. n e l s o n . c a . I f y o u d o n o t h a v e i n t e r n e t a c c e s s , go to the Nelson Library where computers are available for public use.