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theExpress WednesdayDecember 01, 2010Vol. 23 No. 51

IN THIS ISSUE: Harry Manx at the Capitol page 07

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David Wahn discusses Nelson’s new waterfront plan NELSON BECKER

Development sustainability plan gets reviewLast Thursday, the City

of Nelson held the second public workshop on the creation of a Sustainable Waterfront and Downtown Master Plan, based on the City’s sustainability strat-egy, at The Hume Hotel. The purpose of these open houses is to garner public input and opinion regard-ing an appropriate and attractive waterfront and downtown core.

As mandated by the province, our community has an Official Community Plan (OCP), which is sup-posed to be revised every five years. Since its incep-tion, our OCP has been lacking a comprehensive waterfront component. The results of this pro-cess will be incorporated into our OCP. The Mayor, John Dooley, Councillor Margaret Stacey, City

Planner David Wahn, and other staff were on hand to answer questions.

When people entered they were given a strip of little red dots to vote with. Around the room were easels with statements and illustrations describing possible future develop-ment directions.

“There are some areas still open for possible devel-opment. This is why is it important for the commu-nity to be part of this pro-cess. The community will help us with direction, with going forward,” says Mayor John Dooley. This public input process will run until the end of March 2011, at which time an official document will be created, accepted by council, and incorporated into the OCP.

“Information gleaned from this meeting will be posted on our website and we will be welcoming com-

Oran Jones, right, recently had a friendly present from a friendly stranger. Isabella the goat is a pigmy-alpine-nubian cross. There may be a kid on the way, which would explain all the barley, oats and foliage she is eating.

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ments all through the pro-cess, right to the very end,” said City Planner David Wahn. “We want to reflect the desires of the commu-nity. If you don’t come out and identify your ideas, we’re not going to know about them. If we don’t hear from you we won’t be able to satisfy your needs or desires for the future. It’s important to get every-one-the youth in particular, because they are going to inherit the earth and hope-fully they will inherit some-thing worthwhile from what we are doing here in these next few months.”

For more information visit the City of Nelson website: http://www.nelson.ca/EN/main/ser-vices/planning-building-services/sustainability/sustainable-waterfront-and-downtown-master-plan.html.

NELSON BECKER

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There is a wonderful group that meets every Thursday morning at 8 am in the Hume Emporium. I just love it. It’s the Nelson Business Association. Now, you might think it’s an old-boy network of mer-chants but it’s not. (And I happen to like old-boy networks quite a bit, being an unsinkable woman and all.....) The NBA folks at the table are composed of some seasoned merchants as well as new retailers in the community who want some advice, con-tacts and to meet friendly neighbours. Some of our media folks are always present, a realtor or two, and some are Chamber of Commerce members too. One of the City Councillors (me) with the Economic Development Portfolio attends, and occasionally the Mayor turns up with something to say.

It’s the closest thing to a Business Welcome Wagon that I can think of. There is an opening go-round about how they are doing, what they’ve noticed about customer service and habits and tastes. (They know more than anybody where movie stars recre-ate and shop!) They try to consolidate advertising where they can, and help each other by networking. They keep abreast of poli-tics, taxes, policing, city infrastructure changes, or external events that impact on business, they evalu-ate events on Baker Street and in the city, sometimes even make events happen.

There is often a busi-ness-of-the-month presen-tation, or a political guest, or a speaker on some topic that’s important to the group, or a city consultant comes to take the pulse of the street. Many of these people are volunteers in other aspects of city life which they bring to the table. They are inventive and energetic people.

And there is welcom-ing camaraderie, the most important thing. If I wanted to start a small business in the city, whether or not it’s on Baker Street, I’d check in on Thursday mornings for a taste of the city.

There’s no cost to join, except for a toonie glass that goes around, and breakfast or coffee.

As I said, sometimes the NBA launches an event. Right now, the group is cooperatively planning Santa on Baker Street for Friday, December 3rd with a festival atmosphere of pipers, hot chocolate, organic lollipops, popcorn and roasted chestnuts as the old fellow descends at 6 pm from the Nelson fire truck. He lights up the Christmas tree at CIBC and then, accompanied by antlered elves, Santa moves to the waiting chil-dren outside the Trading Company.

NBA no old-boy network

Marg Stacey is a Nelson City Councillor.

dr. scienceMorgan Dehnel

iIn real lifeDr. Science is Dr. Morgan Dehnel, a particle accel-erator physicist and resident of Nelson. Please send comments or questions regarding this column to [email protected]

Last week we discussed a recent discovery at CERN in Europe regarding antimat-ter that involved Canadian scientists from TRIUMF. The web link is: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/TopStories/20101117/anti-matter-science-101117/

A few comments about this news story are:

Anti-matter has been observed and produced for much longer than the 15 years described in the news story. In 1928 Paul Dirac, as part of his efforts to rec-oncile quantum mechanics theory with the theory of relativity, discovered that his equations worked for both the usual, negatively charged electron, but also for a positively charged electron. He believed that this particle was the electron’s anti-particle, and he made this asser-tion strictly based on his theoretical work. Shortly thereafter Carl David Anderson measured the first anti-electron in nature in 1932. Hospitals have been using the annihilation of anti-electrons (known as positrons) for over 40 years in the diagnosis of cancer. The technique is called Positron Emission Tomography (P.E.T.).

The article states that anti-matter destroys itself. It is more accurate to say that whenever an anti-matter particle or a mat-ter particle such as, for example, a positron and an electron interact with each other, they annihilate each other, and, in this case, they are transformed into

two gamma rays (which are energetic photons, or, in other words, high fre-quency photons).

To be clear about what the discovery was, please note that the Canadian and international scientists (a) first formed an anti-electron (positron), and an anti-proton, then (b) these two particles united to form the anti-atom of hydrogen (a bound system of an anti-electron and an anti-proton), then (c) they developed a special mag-netic bottle using super-conductors, and (d) they were able to hold the anti-hydrogen atom for up to 1/10 of a second in the spe-cial magnetic bottle before it touched regular matter and was annihilated. Note that holding the anti-hydrogen atom for 1/10 of a second is a relatively long time, and sufficient for many sorts of experi-ments to be made.

The following link shows a picture of the magnetic bottle device: HYPERLINK “http://www.triumf.ca/research-high-lights/experimental-result/alpha-collaboration-cap-tures-antimatter” http://www.triumf.ca/research-highlights/experimental-result/alpha-collabora-tion-captures-antimatter

Antimatter scienceBy Anne DegraceKootenay wordsmiths

have a new competition to wrap their keyboards around.

The 2010 Kootenay Literary Competition left the starting gate with a bang this week, offering five categories in the race to the finish line.

The categories, each with a limit of 5,000 words, include short fic-tion, creative nonfiction, and poetry, with additional categories for youth (aged 13 to 18) and “emerging” (writers who have never been published), who may submit work in any of the three genres. This year’s theme is “isolation.”

“The theme speaks to the nature of writing,” explains co-coordinator Kathy Hartley. “It’s also a great jumping-off point, because it can be inter-preted in so many ways.”

The competition is pre-sented by the Kootenay Literary Competition Committee and the Nelson and District Arts Council.

Past competitions have been time-oriented, with either 24 or 48 hours to write to a specific theme. This year’s committee decided to open things up a little.

“This model gives peo-ple more creative space. But it also gives a deadline, and as most writers know, deadlines are important,” says Hartley.

That deadline? December 15th. All submissions must be received via regular mail or electronically submitted to the Arts Council no later than 5:00pm on December 15th, 2010.

It’s a blind competi-tion, which means that the author’s name must appear only on the title page. The jurors—professional writ-ers with a knowledge of the categories they’ll be judg-ing— will not know the identity of the writers.

With scarcely two weeks ’til deadline, there’s no time to waste: the place to go for more information is www.kootenaylitcomp.webs.com.

Literary comp kicks off

Now that’s using your head!We have seen this woman on the streets on Nelson. Can you guess who she is and why she is carrying a parcel on her head? We will tell you next week

NELSON BECKER


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Open House at The StudioFriday, Nov. 26, 5 - 7:30 p.m. at The Studio, 182 Baker St.

What is the newest buzz in Nelson? Come and see for yourself! at The Studio’s Open House! Look for the green and white balloons on Baker to lead you to the celebration!

The Studio is the new-est fitness spot to help you drop your daily cares and do the lovin’ thing for your body and soul.

A bright, clean, newly renovated location with some of the fin-est teachers and instruc-tors in town including Drea Phoenix, Karuna Erickson, Katya Hayes, Heather Hutchinson, Ruth Langevin, and Laurie Madison.

Here is what folks are saying about The Studio: “The Studio is lovely and clean, with natural light and in a great location ... it’s easy to find parking and a great place to workout” and it has a “ versatile set of studios with a lot to offer.”

Everyone is invited to an evening of fun, prizes, and refreshments.

The Studio’s enthusias-tic instructors will be at

Work has begun on renovations to Nelson Fire Rescue Service’s home. The historic Ward Street build-ing was originally built in 1911, and has housed Nelson’s Fire Department for almost 100 years.

In 2009-2010 an assess-ment of the Fire Hall rec-ommended that work to be completed to ensure that this heritage building would not be lost, regard-less of its future as a city building. In keeping with those recommendations and the City of Nelson’s commitment to sustain-ability and carbon neutral goals, work on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building has begun.

Renovation efforts are focused on reducing car-bon emissions and becom-ing more environmentally friendly. This includes: • Installing programmable thermostats • Installing switches to turn off heaters while overhead doors are open

Fire Hall aims for carbon neutral status

• Installing motion detec-tors on light switches (occupancy and daylight sensors) • Replacing fixtures with new T8 lamps and bal-lasts.

These current renovations are the first phase of the stabilization and restoration of this historic building. Future planned renovations include: • Window replacement • Roof insulation and ventilation

• Asbestos and lead paint remediation • Insulating exterior masonry walls • Upgrading and replacing plumbing and electrical • Installation of high efficiency furnace • Repair and restoration of the 3rd floor dormer • Protection of six overhead doors

The improvements will assist in working towards carbon neutrality under the City’s Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan.

For more information please contact Fire Chief Simon Grypma at Nelson Fire & Rescue Services at 250-352-3103

Nelson firehall is undergoing extensive renovations

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the Open House to answer any questions you might have about their indi-vidual programs and to show you around. While you are there you can also check out Kutenais Finest Personal Training that is right up the stairs. The Studio and Kutenais Finest offer everything from a myriad of Yoga classes to Kindermusik, personal training, core fusion, boot camps, Feldenkrais — and much much more.

At the open house there will be prizes and all the instructors will be offer-ing opportunities to win passes to their classes. Now that could be a gift that would make someone smile at Christmas!

Also, there will be a Silent Auction with 100% of proceeds going to Bigby Place. Come and support that great community centre. The prizes in the Silent Auction range from yoga and sports gear, to gorgeous jewelry, to an art work by Avrell Fox and the list goes on and on.

Banish the dark, cold evenings of November and bring a little light and laughter into your life.

You might even win a prize!

Nelson Cycling Club AGMTuesday, Dec. 7, 7:00 p.m. Spirit Bar, 422 Vernon St.

Come out and mingle with fellow cyclists, recap the 2010 season, and find out what’s in store for next year.

There is exciting news to be revealed - say you heard it first at the AGM.

Director’s positions are open and waiting to be filled. The Cycling Club is for everyone and can only be what YOU make it. We’re looking for fresh input and new energy.

You do not have to be a member to come out, so bring your friends!

The Nelson Cycling Club is a local non-profit society made up of avid mountain bike and road

cycle enthusiasts. The club maintains local trails, hosts group rides and events and is the organizer of the annual Kootenay Fat Tire Festival.

For more information, contact Kathryn Gardner, at 250-359-8299.

CFUW Christmas get togetherSaturday, Dec. 4th 12:00 p.m. at The New Grand Hotel, 616 Vernon St.

The Canadian Federation of University Women will have their Christmas get together on December 4th at noon at The New Grand Hotel Banquet room.

A fun gift exchange will take place, with a theme of recycling, regifting and recherishing. Past and present members and guests are welcome to attend.

For further information contact Frances Welwood at 250-825-4743

12 Days of X-mas Community FundraiserSunday, Dec 5, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m at the Nelson and District Community Complex, 305 Hall St.

Admission to the facility is by donation to one of the following charities:

- Food Cupboard- Transition House- Stars for SuccessDuring the event enjoy

the following activities:Iceberg Swim 1:00 –

3:00 p.m. Skate with Santa and the Nelson Leafs 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Join us for hot cocoa, snacks and to celebrate our community. Phone: 250-354-4FUN for more information or check us out online at: www.rdck.bc.ca/nelson

Winlaw PAC Breakfast with Santa and Silent AuctionSunday, Dec. 12, 8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. at Appledale Hall

Every year the Winlaw Parent Advisory Committee holds this event to raise funds to enhance Winlaw Elementary stu-dents’ school experience. Funds are used for school trips such as the winter ski program at Whitewater, and to bring educational, musical and artistic groups to the school. Come help raise funds for Winlaw students while enjoying a delicious homemade organic pancake breakfast with fruit and whipping cream, Legendary Meats ham, Oso Negro coffee, and juice and by doing some Christmas shop-ping at the Silent Auction. The Silent Auction ends at 11:30. Photos with Santa from 10:00 to 11:00. See you there!

For more information, contact call Jo Buckland at 226-7625

Briefly

For many people whose loved ones have died, the holiday season can be one of the most difficult times of the year. Special occasions often magnify feelings of loss, making it hard to partici-pate in festivities.

Nelson & District Hospice Society invites people to the 16th annual “Tree of Remembrance” event from December 16th to 18th at the Chahko-Mika mall.

Please take the oppor-tunity to remember and celebrate the life of a loved one by placing a decora-tion card in their name on our tree. You are also welcome to take a card home with you. Hospice

volunteers will be on hand to provide informa-tion about our services as well as handouts on how to cope with the holidays. Donations are welcome. In honour of our recent 25th anniver-sary, a special donation vessel created by Kaslo artist Brent Bukowski will be displayed. All monies raised go directly to services supporting the terminally ill, the dying and the bereaved. Lifetime memberships of $25 will also be available. As a member you will receive a beautiful lapel pin, our newsletter and voting privileges at our AGM. For more info call 250-352-2337

16th Annual “Tree of Remembrance”

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Winter+Warmth +Good Friends

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& Food =A Festival!

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& Food =A Festival!

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& Food =A Festival!(Ever make Pantone

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& Food =A Festival!

(Yule Logs & Pecan pies are party food)

The Office of the Deputy Fire Chief of Nelson would like to notify the public about the work that is about to commence in Art Gibbon Park. As most people know, the City of Nelson has been in pursuit of a fuel treatment plan to help reduce the threat of forest fires to properties within the City of Nelson boundaries.

Danger tree and general assessment work has been done in the park and it has been determined that

to safely proceed with the work, the park must be closed to the general pub-lic during this time period.

This will be a short-term closure, and it is in the best interest of all concerned to ensure the work can be completed in a safe and timely manner.

Should you have any questions or concerns about this closure, please contact the City of Nelson Fire Chief Simon Grypma at 250-352-3103.

Fuel mitigation work to be done in Art Gibbon park

West Kootenay EcoSociety T-shirt design contest

Art and gardening come together to celebrate the 10th Annual Nelson Garden Festival May 14, 2011.

Design the winning graphic for the celebration T-Shirt and win $100, says Garden Festival organizer Suzy Hamilton

“The festival has grown every year to the point that it is one of the most popular street festivals in Nelson,” says Hamilton. “One of the big reasons is the huge increase in gardening over the years and the region’s interest in growing our own food, even if it’s only tomatoes for your winter salsa.

“We’d like to say thank you to the vendors and the gardening community that has supported us for 10 years.”

Hamilton says organiz-ers are looking for a graph-ic to put on the compli-mentary T-shirts that will be given to the vendors. “Keep it simple, and uni-sex,” she says. The contest is open to everyone who shares the love of garden-ing, she adds. The T-shirts will also be sold to the public.

All entries will be dis-played at the festival. Rules are posted at www.ecoso-ciety.ca. The deadline is December 15, 2010.

For more information, call Suzy Hamiton at 250-825-9372.

The Nelson Grans to Grans sing for Africa this Christmas. Various com-munity choirs, groups, individual performers, and songwriters selected a song from their repertoire that focused on making the world a better place in which to live or dealt with issues of social justice. All forms of music are repre-sented—from classical to blues, to folk, to jazz.

Everyone involved in this CD jumped at the chance to be included in this project. What a great

commentary on the will-ingness of the Nelson com-munity to address third-world issues.

All funds raised will go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers’ Campaign to assist women in Africa who are supporting orphaned grandchildren.

CDs cost $20 and are available throughout December at at Otter Book Store, Ellisons, Packrat Annies, Remedy RX and the Kootenay Bakery.

Grans’ CD for Africa

CIBC Children’s Foundation Donates $1700 to West Kootenay Kids

Thanks to a generous grant from the CIBC Children’s Foundation, the Stars for Success pro-gram can support even more young children to participate in recreation.

“When a child is physically active and interacting positively with other children and adults, they are likely to be healthier, and more socially and emotionally ready for school,” says Dorothy Kaytor, Early Years Coordinator with the Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-operative. However, not all families can afford to pay for their children to participate in community programs. “The $1,700 grant from the CIBC Children’s Foundation will help the Stars for Success pro-gram support more chil-dren to enjoy programs like swimming, gymnas-tics, ski lessons, dancing, art and music programs, martial arts and CCRR Toy Lending Libraries in their communities,” says Dorothy.

According to Robert Trickey, Branch Manager at CIBC Wood Gundy in Nelson, “this dona-

tion was made possible through the proceeds from CIBC Miracle Day, the annual flag-ship fundraising event for the CIBC Children’s Foundation. On Miracle Day, CIBC wholesale banking sales and trad-ing staff and CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Advisors donate their fees and commissions to children’s charities. Through the efforts of clients and staff over $3.5 million was raised in Canada for children’s charities in 2009.”

The Stars for Success program sponsors chil-dren in and around Castlegar, Greater Trail, Kaslo, Nelson, Salmo and the Slocan Valley up to New Denver, to enjoy local programs. The program relies heavily on donations from businesses, indi-viduals and organiza-tions to help hundreds of young children in the West Kootenay, to take part in programs. “We are continually seeking donations to replen-ish the Stars for Success program,” says Dorothy.

For more information, contact Dorothy Kaytor: Early Years Coordinator, KBCS Co-op at 250-352-6786 ext. 200

http://www.wkearly-years.ca

Leona Longden, left, Ruth Hufty, and Dorothy Wayling, of the Kootenay Lake Hospital Auxiliary’s Nelson chapter.

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As construction on the Kootenay Lake Hospital’s new emergency ward nears completion, there will soon be a need to fill the new space with equip-ment. Two hospital aux-iliaries have laid down a combined $37,200 for two pieces of equipment set-ting an impressive tone for this year’s Light Up the Hospital campaign.

This year’s Light Up the Hospital campaign’s theme is Emergency Essentials appropriate, given that the six pieces of equipment on this winter’s list are all des-tined for the hospital’s new emergency ward.

The Salmo chapter of the Kootenay Lake Hospital Auxiliary purchased their piece of equipment in the name of Betty Tennant, a long-time volunteer who passed away last summer.

The cardiac probe ($6,200 ) is an attachment for the portable ultrasound, a piece of equipment used everyday to diagnose med-ical conditions. The car-diac probe will let hospital staff get unprecedented

images of the area around the heart.

The Salmo chapter has now donated $178,088 to the hospital foundation. The Nelson chapter of the Kootenay Lake Hospital Auxiliary has committed $31,000 to buy a transport ventilator.

The Nelson chapter is currently raffling a wooden logging truck toy, afghan comforter, baby quilt, rocking horse and scratch lottery tickets. The draw is Thursday, Dec. 2, and tickets are available at the gift shop and at Wal-Mart on Saturday, Nov. 27.

The total goal for the Light Up the Hospital campaign is $89,200. The other pieces of equipment include a pediatric moni-tor, glidescope video laryn-goscope, trauma stretchers and an OB/GYN stretcher.

Residents will soon receive a mail-out from the hospital foundation making it easy for them to donate to the cam-paign. Donations can also be made online at www.klhf.org.

KLHF gets new equipmentBusiness gives back

Kootenay Kalendars launches 2011 outdoor adventure calendar

Kootenay Kalendars has released their sec-ond local interest calen-dar titled “Off the Beaten Path.” The high quality gift calendar showcas-es 14 of the Kootenays most spectacular back-country adventure spots. Be it hiking in the Purcell Mountains, touring Whitewater’s backcoun-try or skimming ridges in the Valhalla Mountains, “Off the Beaten Path” delivers what the title suggests-Kootenay style.

A new step for Kootenay Kalendars in 2010/2011 is becoming a proud member of “1% for the Planet” an inter-national organization whose members dedi-cate 1% of annual sales towards environmen-tal non-profit groups. Along with other busi-ness members, like Mountain Equipment Co-op, by joining the 1% movement Kootenay Kalendars is striving to help protect the envi-ronment and promote sustainability.

Visit www.koote-naykalendars.ca.

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opinion&editorialDear Editor

I’ve lived in nelson all my life. I’ve seen first snow fall days for 30 years of my 50 years of living here, but this was the worst I have seen as far as snow removal. I go to work at 5:30 a.m. and was shock to see no plow had been by any bus route.I noticed in the summer that the new buses we pur-chased were to low to the street. I said to my wife that they won’t go anywhere in the snow. While I was right about that, where were the plow trucks? My father and grandfather worked for

the public works between them they had 80 years of service with the city. They are probably rolling in their graves at this performance from the city of Nelson public works department. I live on Ft. Sheppard drive. In order for us to get our road paved we have been paying $115.00 a year for 15 years. Now we can’t get it plowed! Ok all you councillors out there, I still have the map of how they, my grandfather and father, know how to plow the city streets.

Darren Hickey

When will the streets be plowedPublisher’s Note: Nelson Becker

Violence is not okayDuring the upcoming

“Stop Violence Against Women Week” it is important to note that violence is unacceptable, no matter whom the per-petrator or the victim are. No one is immune; not women, men, children or animals.

The resulting rush of adrenaline linked to the act of violence must be intoxicating, though in the long run, regret sets in, and ironically, we find we are more poisoned by our own anger and resent-ment than we expect the victims of our outrage to experience.

At its root, violence stems from an over-whelming need to com-municate our pain and suffering, but the uncon-scious desire to truly con-nect and find harmony

with our loved ones and others usually has the opposite effect, and in some cases, disastrous consequences.

Prejudice in all its forms does not stop with hatred of one group of people. Prejudice is con-tagious, as long as we fear the thoughts, actions or ideas held by the people around us.

While women and children have tradition-ally suffered more bul-lying and domestic vio-lence than men, everyone is capable of inflicting violence on their friends, family and strangers.

The statement “Stop Violence” must pertain to everyone. Violence against anyone is not ok, and we must stop inflict-ing violence on all living beings.

Alex GroveOn November 20th, Nelson

was one of over 200 communi-ties worldwide to comemo-rate Transgendered Day of Rememberance. This day has been set aside since 1999 to memorial-ize those who have been killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. Each year we remem-ber the many others who suffer verbal and emotional violence for not conforming to their assigned gender.

Gender non-conformity ranges from those who feel that they are in the wrong body and who there-fore choose to alter their bodies through surgery and hormones to reflect who they feel themselves to be inside (transsexuals), to those who feel unable to fit themselves neatly into either one of the boxes we label “male” and “female.”

There is a great deal of con-fusion around the difference between gender-orientation and sexual-orientation. Sexual orien-tation is about who we are attract-ed to. Gender orientation is about who we feel we are and how we express our gender. What the two do have in common is that when a person’s orientation deviates from

the prescibed norms, that person is vunerable to ostracization and violence.

There are a lot of transgen-dered people here in the Nelson area; you encounter us every day. You might turn from some of us, thinking that we are “freaks,” or you might not even realize that there is anything different about us. You might write us off as just another of those many colourful characters who inhabit this amaz-ing city of ours. But don’t believe for a moment that just because difference is mostly tolerated in this community, violence against transgendered people doesn’t occur here. It does.

One transwoman in Nelson has been repeatedly attacked. Unfortunately, those who should be there for victims of violence, the police and medical professionals, sometimes inflict their own vio-lence by refusing to see and address the victim by their chosen gender, and so not all victims of transphobic violence feel it is safe to seek help.

There is much hope that things can change. Particularly through the efforts of one transman we now have a list of professionals in the Nelson area who are support-

ive and sensitive to transgendered people. Transconnect has been operating in Nelson for 2 years to support all transgendered people in whatever issues they face and to run educational workshops for community support workers, medical professionals, the police, educators, and anyone in a posi-tion to have a positive impact on the lives of trangendered people. As well, Gender Outlaws is a social and support group for transgen-dered people that has been meet-ing in Nelson since 2002.

If you would like to be among those who have a positive impact on the lives of transgendered peo-ple, there are many sources for educating yourself on the internet - you can start with www.koo-tenaytransgender.com, or contact Tranconnect to set up a workshop for you and your co-workers or for a group of your friends.

For more information about Trans Day of Rememberance go to www.transgenderdor.org For information about Transconnect or Gender Outlaws contact 250-352-5362.

Alex grove is a gender non-conforming person and a regular participant in Gender Outlaws.

Comentary: Transgender Day of Remembrance

Dear Editor

In the consideration of being a true minded per-son, Kootenay Original, I have been aware by experi-ence to be concerned with the safety of pedestrians with the increase of the high volume of traffic in Nelsons downtown area for the past year. Lets face the fact that the Kootenay Squeeze is on and improve-ments of safety in every way is the order of the day.

I and my son were within inches of being hit by a driver making a left turn at the light on Vernon and Ward Street, because the driver was on her cell phone, not obeying the laws to the privilege of driv-ing. For the very reason that this incident occurred I made the recommenda-tion by letter to the editor of The Express, to plac-ing stop signs on Victoria/Stanley; Victoria/Ward; a flashing red or amber light on Stanley/Vernon to slow traffic; allowing the safe-ty for pedestrians cross-ing. The focus of the City Police at that time, was posting signs ‘Do Not Feed

the Pigeons.’ I also recom-mended that the trees at the end of Baker Street to the crossing of the highway off-ramp to Baker Street be removed for visibility in pedestrian crossing.

Since my recommenda-tions there have been now two accidents of pedes-trians hit on the Vernon Street stretch in the two areas that I covered in my recommendations.

The Vernon to Nelson Avenue stretch is the Department of Highways’ right-of-way. The Department of Highways poured $6 million dollars on the highway improve-ments to a passing lane (Grohmans Narrows stretch); nothing to the safety within the town structure of their right-of-way.

This has become an issue of neglect to keep-ing the town crosswalks for pedestrians safe. Lets exercise caution to a grow-ing city.

Jana HarmonNelson

Concerned with the safety of pedestrians

Fish Heads and Flowers

SEND US YOUR FISH HEADS AND FLOWERS!All submissions to the Express Fish Heads and Flowers section will be consid-ered provided that no one is identified in the text or signature, all signatures are anonymous, and the submission is both concise and written in good taste. We reserve the right to withhold publication of submissions if these standards are not satisfied. To submit your gift of Fish Heads or Flowers, you may send email to [email protected], drop off or mail to 554 Ward Street, Nelson, B.C., V1L 1S9, or fax to (250) 352-5075. We will not accept submissions over the telephone. The Express cannot guarantee that your submission will be printed due to space limitation.

Fish Heads To per-sons who drive their cars, trucks, suv’s, etc. with the fog lights on when there is no heavy snow or fog. The glare from these lights is blinding drivers coming towards you. You may end up in a head on collision! - Driving blind.

Flowers For our won-derful neighbour who plows out the alley for us every time it snows. We Love You! - Grateful Neighbour

Fish Heads to the patrons of local busi-nesses who do not have enough courtesy to end their cell phone calls while being served. I often have lots of questions to help you get what you came in for, the least you can do is pay attention to me momentarily. Just point-ing at things and whis-pering over your phone are not acceptable forms of communication. - I am not a robot.

Flowers to my rumoli buddies who generously donated their winnings to the food bank. Your thoughtful gift means a lot to those who are in need - proud to be your friend.

Fish Heads To neigh-bours who pile up their snow against my garage wall. Last year’s damage was enough! - Tired of it all

Fish Heads To the police officer who so callously answered my question about the poor man who suffered inju-ries in a late night car accident. You may deal with that on a regular basis but I am not the

first on a scene very often and my heart goes out to the young man and his loved ones. - Saddened citizen

Flowers To the lovely people who found my poor cat. You helped ease the horrific experience. I can only hope that the world is filled with more people like you. Another flower to the guy with an accent, thank you. - The girl that had the ugly cry.

Fish Heads to those people who insist on fly-ing a tattered shredded Canadian flag what a dis-grace...That is such an insult to our troops for those men ad women giving of their lives for freedom...Don’t be so lazy even if Canadian isn’t your first origin its time to change it - true Canadian

Flowers to my incred-ibly loving boyfriend who has been so supportive during my pregnancy. I’m so happy we each other and I wouldn’t want it any other way! -In LOVE with you-!

Flowers I want to thank the very courteous driver who let me know that I was driving dan-gerously slow on Vernon Street on the day after we had so much snow fall and the temperatures were well below 0’. I got the message when you drove withing inches of the rear end of my car and started honking and gesturing wildly. I will try to drive faster and less carefully on our slip-pery streets in the future. Thanks again, you made my day! Gina Simone

Low temperatures last week didn’t deter this unusual commuter. NELSON BECKER

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Harry Manx in concertThursday, Dec. 9 at the Capitol, 421 Victoria St.

Harry Manx once again graces the Capitol Stage with a performance in promotion of his lat-est release “Isle of Manx.” For those who haven’t seen a performance by the “Mysticisippi” blues man (often dubbed the “essen-tial link” between the music of East and West), this is an event not to be missed. Last seen in Nelson at the Capitol in October of 2006 with boogie-woogie and jazz pianist Michael Kaeshammer, Harry has beecome a staple perform-er in the area and included Nelson in his 2004 and 2005 touring schedule. His current 40-date tour begins in Salmon Arm and ends five months later in Mt. Vernon, Washington having traveled much of Canada and the US.

Creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas, Manx has created a unique sound that is hard to forget and deliciously addictive to listen to. Harry forged this distinctive style by studying at the feet of the masters including a rigorous five-year tutelage with Vishwa Mohan Bhatt in India. Bhatt is the inventor of the 20-stringed Mohan Veena, which has become Harry’s signature instrument.

Born on the Isle of Man, Manx immigrated to Ontario with his parents when he was six years old. Much of Manx’s time in India was spent meditat-

ing with different masters, which in turn has imbued his music with an intan-gible spiritual quality.

Manx is a prolific art-ist, releasing nine albums in an eight-year span with no signs of stopping. He has received seven Maple Blues Awards, five Juno nominations, the Canadian Folk Music Award in 2005 for Best Solo Artist and won CBC Radio’s “Great Canadian Blues Award” in 2007. The Maple Blues Awards Nominations for outstanding achievement in blues music in Canada have just been announced and Harry is up for Songwriter of the Year and Acoustic Act of the Year. The awards will be handed out during a ceremony in Toronto on January 17th, 2011.

Voices of WinterSaturday, Dec. 11 at 7:00 p.m and Sunday, Dec. 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Capitol, 421 Victoria St.

With traditional Christmas Carol singing this event also includes two of Nelson’s youth choirs VoixVive and SongCore. Kathleen Neudorf, Director of the Nelson Choral Society, promises an eve-ning and an afternoon of time-honored and contem-porary choral pieces select-ed for the season. A tradi-tion at the Capitol Theatre the Choral Society invites audience participation for a festive pre-Christmas event. Tickets are $15 adult and $10 seniors and students available at the Capitol Box Office, Charge by Phone 250.352.6363 or buy online www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

Harry Manx, master of the

Mohan Vina

SUBMITTEDHarry Manx plays the Capitol on December 8

Artist Kim O’Brien is showing her mixed media fibre artwork

at Bijou and Gallery 378 until the end of December. She will

also sell her work at the Ymir Christmas Craft Fair,

taking place at the Community Hall on Dec. 12th, 9-3:30,

and Central School’s Christmas Craft Fair on

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Tickets $15.00 adult, $10.00 youth, Family of four $45Charge by Phone 250.352.6363Buy online www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca

The Capitol Theatre Presents The 23rd Annual Winter Pantomime

Showdown at the Hoedown ��

Thursday to Saturday December 2, 3, 4 at 7:30pmSaturday and Sunday December 4th and 5th 2pm

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Finley’s Combo X PartySaturday Dec. 11, 7:00 p.m. Dinner 9:00 p.m. show time at Finley’s 705 Vernon St.

Some people think that a band has to have a record-ing contract in their back pockets to garner respect, while others say it’s all in the delivery. The mem-bers of Laguna believe in the latter statement. “It’s not what we haven’t done, but what we are going to do,” says a confident Erik Laughton, lead guitarist and singer of the band.

Laughton and his brother Mike Jr. (drums and vocals) have been involved in music since their early teens. Along with Colin Makeiv, they formed a band which played at several pubs, bars, and benefits.

Makeiv has since depart-ed but the love of music runs thick through the Laughtons’ veins as they welcomed local fan favou-rite Al Faraguna (vocals and guitar) to the group. The transition was the trigger in the band being re-named; Laguna has a fresh new energy with Faraguna’s charisma.

To complete the ensemble, the band added bassist Harry Rezansoff who lays down a deep flowing foundation.

Atomic Hooligan w/ Joel WestSunday, Jan. 3, 9:00-1:30 a.m. The Royal, 330 Baker St.

AreaOne & Nelson From Nelson present the glorious return of Bass = Win DJ and turntabilist, Atomic Hooligan.

The brainchild of Terry Ryan and Matt Welch, these Watford UK mad-men have been tearing up dancefloors across the world. Their eclectic mix includes breaks, drum n’ bass, house, hip hop and more, and have taken them to nearly every continent on the globe.

No stranger to the Kootenays, Terry plans to “up the ante” from his legendary performances at Shambhala (2008/2009) with a bangin’ new set of tunes for the cosy confines of The Royal. Opening the show, local favourite of House N’ Home fame, Joel West. Expect dancefloor destruction!

Annual Christmas Decorating PartyWednesday, Dec. 8, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Nelson Municipal Library, 602 Stanley St.

We are ready to trim

our tree and decorate our new children’s area but we need your help. Bring your imagination and get ready to make paper snow-flakes, candy canes (made from pipe cleaners) and an assortment of glittery ornaments. For kids 10 and under. No fee, no regis-tration necessay. A wide assortment of Christmas goodies will be on hand to munch on as we transform the library into a winter wonderland.

While you are deco-rating, check out our Christmas stocking filled with candy canes. If you guess the total correctly, the stocking is yours to take home with a $25 gift certif-icate to The Secret Garden. Contest ends Dec. 18 just in time to do some last minute shopping for some-one you love or for your-self! For more information contact Nancy @ 352-8283 or [email protected].

‘Voices of Winter’ Choral concertSaturday, Dec. 11, 7:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, 2:00 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria St.

Nelson Choral Society presents ‘Voices of Winter’ at the Capitol Theatre, with performances Saturday

December 11th at 7 pm and Sunday December 12th at 2 pm. Musical director Kathleen Neudorf has chosen a variety of choral pieces on a winter theme – from traditional to contemporary, religious to secular, warm Yule-tide fires to hushed win-ter landscapes where snow “falls down scarce audibly.” Come revel in the beauty of winter sounds.

Joining the choir in this popular seasonal concert are two of Nelson’s youth choirs (each sporting a new name) – VoixVive and SongCore. Plus, the audience will be invited to sing along to favourite Christmas carols.

For further info, please call Vivien Bowers 250-825-4392 Kathleen Neudorf 250-354-1610.

Ten Squared�Opening on Friday Dec. 3, 6:00 pm. at Grid art gallery 351-B Baker St.

Grid Art Gallery has brought together thirty five artists from Toronto, Edmonton, Vancouver and Nelson to present Ten Squared.

Ten Squared highlights the talents of these artist

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on canvases that are all 10 x 10 x 1 1⁄2.

The installation will consist of seventy paint-ings in varied disciplines, from oil and acrylic to water colour.

This is going to be an exciting collection of art-ists and their work.

Some of the artist repre-sented are: Merv Brandel, Boukje Elzinga, Michael Graham, Tom Gale, Bev Krupp, Andrew Leus, Maria Medina, Lynn Melanson, Carol Renyolds, Patrick Thompson, Buck Walker andAngelica Werth.

Fair Trade for Peace MarketSaturday, Dec. 3, 4:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m at SelfDesign High, 402 Victoria St.

At SelfDesign High we care about the world, about the human story and about connection and aware-ness of the larger world narrative we are a part of. Our Fair Trade for Peace Market offers the com-munity a chance to inter-act with and support local folks and others in devel-oping parts of the world through the purchase of fair-traded goods. Come. Be the Change.

For more information, contact call SelfDesign High @ 250-354-1310

Antoine Baby HarrySaturday, Dec. 4 at Spirit Bar 422 Vernon St.

Antoine Baby Harry - “The King of Rock & Soul” has been busy on the scene with his Rock & Soul shows touring Canada, the USA, and Europe non stop!

Baby Harry’s unique brand of Southern Rock & Roll will shake your soul and make you move and groove.

Baby Harry’s music is compared to the likes of Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Johnny Cash, and Prince all rolled into one rock-ing, unique “Baby Harry Sound.”

Baby Harry was born in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. He is now based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Christmas on Baker St. Friday, Dec, 10, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Baker St.

Amid the hustle, bustle and to do lists that over-shadow the season, bring your family to an event that seeks to remind us all of a history-changing event, the birth of the Son of God in a southern town in Judea many years ago.

The churches of Nelson work together each year to host Christmas on Baker for the residents of the Nelson area. The evening will feature a live nativ-ity, live animals, and grow-ing list of musical talent who will sing and play the sounds of the season. This year’s musical acts include: local school choirs, Glacier Harmonies, the KCF band, an alpen horn and more! And to ensure everyone stays warm - FREE hot dogs, hot chocolate and warming tents.

For more information please contact Pastor Jim Reimer at 352-7700.

Papa Josh Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 p.m. at The Royal, 330 Baker St.

Papa Josh is descending upon Nelson to bring his unique and funky dance party to our snowy moun-tain town.

Sponsored by Whitewater Ski Resort, Tribute Board shop & Sleemans, this ULLR Party will have funk written all over it. With costumes, prizes, and 2 powder passes up for grabs, you should come down and get down with the best one man funk party around! Dress in your finest snow god/god-dess apparel, or your favor-ite retro ski gear and there will be plenty excitement as we pray to the snow god to bring us a big, beautiful season!

Come on out for a night of snow, surprises and soulful funk.

Briefly

Dec. 01, 2010 theExpress

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Anne DeGrace is the Adult Services Coordinator at the Nelson Municipal Library. Visit www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333.

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Each year CBC Radio’s annual Canada Reads gets people reading and talking as the debate rages: which book should all Canadians read? The challenge will air next February on Gian Gomeshi’s show Q, giving folks time to beat paths to their bookstores and libraries to read up and get in on the action.

Only one of the five contenders is not on our shelves. Terry Fallis’s The Best Laid Plans is a book I forgot to order, despite my own best laid plans. Fallis might see the humour in that: after all, he won the Stephen Leacock Humour Medal for this novel, in which a burnt-out political aid and a crusty old Scot plan an election campaign sure to lose—but doesn’t. Canadian politics can be funny all on its own, but Fallis takes it the extra kilometer. CNN anchor Ali Veshi is defending this novel, which will be on our shelves soon.

Amy McKay’s novel The Birth House was #1 in Amazon sales about two seconds after it was released. I met Amy at her

Making the list, checking it twice

home library in Wolfville, Nova Scotia in 2005, and we wished one another well on our first novels. Clearly, my wish had more punch. McKay deserved it: The Birth House, based on the colourful history of McKay’s Scot’s Bay home, is a great read, and should be vigor-ously defended by house-wares maven Debbie Travis.

Graphic novels, the lit-erary step beyond comics, are a relatively new animal, and it’s great to see one on the list. The genre’s heroes range from Swampthing to Louis Riel, with Canada spawning some fine graph-ic novelists—including Canada Reads nominee Jeff Lemire. Essex County is a study of a quirky Ontario farming community, cham-pioned for Canada Reads by quirky musician Sara Quin (of Tegan and Sara).

Iconic author Carol

Shields’s novel Unless is a deceptively small novel dealing with big issues: what constitutes success for our children, and what determines how we navi-gate through life as told through the story of Nora, girl-with-a-future who winds up panhandling on a Toronto streetcorner, and her mother, Reta, looking for answers. Actor Lorne Cardinal defends this one.

We have plenty of cop-ies of The Bone Cage in the stacks, Why? Because Fernie author Angie Abdou was the One Book, One Kootenay selection for 2009, an excellent choice for an Olympic year. The Bone Cage follows two Olympic-calibre athletes—in swim-ming and wrestling—as they train for that make-it-or-break-it opportunity. NHL enforcer Georges Laraque defends this one, and I’m keeping my fingers crossed, because Angie is one of ours.

Canada reads all the time, of course, and you don’t really need someone to tell you what—but any excuse to get feisty over books is good by me.

Miss Quincy and Strings AttachedSaturday Dec 4 Noon to 3:00 p.m. at Ellison’s Cafe 523 Front St

The Unplugged Saturday Sessions opens with the return of Don Birtch who brings an eclectic mix of originals and covers. He is self-taught and has been playing guitar for 42 years. Brad Cowdis will join him during the second half for some high energy cover tunes on guitar and vocals.

Miss Quincy does not fit the classic Singer/Songwriter mold. Equal parts edgy frontier woman and risque saloon madame, Miss Quincy is influenced by the renegade blues ladies of the 1930s, boot stompin’ bluegrass, and a healthy dose of vaudeville. Her 2011 tour schedule takes her throughout the UK, Europe, and Canada and Miss Quincy shows no signs of stopping or slowing down. She will be joined by another favorite, Tyler Toews on guitar and banjo.

Strings Attached is lead by Don Macdonald and featuring students from the Selkirk college music program, this ensemble

Miss Quincy, Strings Attached and more

Miss Quincy & Strings Attached at Ellison’s Dec. 4

will be performing tra-ditional and contempo-rary acoustic music from around the world. They include Don Macdonald-violin, Stephanie Darychuk upright bass, Orion Miller-

guitar, Ryan King, guitar, Karen Foden, drums and Rudy Miksanek, mando-lin. They last performed at Ellison’s as Old Macdonald’s Bluegrass Ensemble.

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Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19The temporary hold up of

your plans may actually work out in your favour. You may be impatient and already running to the next option, but consider holding out for your first plan.

Taurus Apr 20 - May 20Outer conflict may be a

result of inner turmoil. You can control the outcome of how you react and how you are pro-active in your relationships. Think long term. .

Gemini May 21 - July 28You may have been taking

on more responsibility in your role as a friend, partner, or at work. With this extra respon-sibility you may find that the extra work can be a little over-whelming.

Cancer July 28 - Jul 22Preparation can make you

feel secure in a new change of circumstances. Even if you are being thrown curve balls left and right, having your resources in order can mitigate

Scopes by StenyaNov 30 - Dec 5

the instability that you may be experiencing right now.

Leo Jul 23 - Aug 22You can experience love to

it’sIt’s important right now to take your relationship one day at a time. Projecting too far into the future may only put unnecessary stress on your relationships.

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept

22Sometimes in life you may think that the hard work you have invested into something or someone is just not paying off for you like you originally thought. Instant karma is not always the case. .

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 23A time of transition, wheth-

er A major internal reorga-nization may be underway. Whether it’s in your home, work place, or even with your thoughts and emotions, new revelations and improved situ-ations will prevail amongst the temporary chaos.

Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 21You may be thinking about

maYou have opened the door for new opportunity. Now find the courage and strength to walk through the door.

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Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21This can be a time when you

starTake time to reflect on the past successes from this year. Reflect on the difficult circum-stances and find the meaning of their lesson.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19You can sometimes be

higYou may be stuck in limbo. This can mean that you may be waiting on others to make an important decision or set of circumstances that can effect the direction of your life.

Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18Aquarians can dream big

and have high hopes for future outcomes. Build backwards. Set up the solid foundations that you can build your future successes and achievements.

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

What you thought was a guarantee may be turning out to be the opposite. Just when you thought life was getting into a routine, situations can change that are outside of your control. Look for the new opportunities and where you can support oth-ers right now.

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Obituary NoticeOn November 5, 2010, Mary Friesen passed away peacefully at Jubilee Manor in

Nelson, with family members at her side. Her independent living had ended after a stroke in April 2007.

She was born as Mary Loewen on August 22, 1922, near Steinbach, Manitoba, eldest of 10 children. She is survived by four sisters and three brothers.

She married Aaron Friesen on May 23, 1943, and five daughters were born to them. They farmed in rural Manitoba, gradually increasing their involvement in home missions until they joined the Shantymen’s Christian Association full time in 1966. They moved to B.C. in 1973, leading a small church in Lone Butte before retiring to Nelson in 1978.

Mary had a firm belief in the gospel of Jesus Christ. She prayed faithfully for hun-dreds of friends, acquaintances, family members, and missionaries for many years. Her prayers will be greatly missed. She and Aaron gave generously of finances and family so that the good news of Jesus might be shared around the world.

Mary was predeceased by her husband, Aaron, in 1998. She is survived by her daughters and their husbands: Barbara and Marshall Siddall of Durham, Ontario; Diana and Mike Henderson of Sanford, Florida; Betty and Wayne Hohn of Nelson, BC; Millie and Jim Wilhelmson of Racine, Wisconsin; and Valerie and Jim Comer of Creston, BC.

She also leaves eleven grandchildren, their spouses, and sixteen greatgrandchil-dren: Mark and Nikki Siddall (Anne, Emily, Caleb, Faith) of California; Rachel and Alan Whatley (Judah, Miriam) of Indonesia; Philip and Elin Henderson (Callie, Elias) of Mozambique; Barry and Liz Henderson (Reece, Jacob) of Florida; Leslie and Ben Cork of Florida; Susan Dewbre of Vancouver; Stephanie Hohn of Nelson; Barbara and Blair Stevenson (Micah) of Cranbrook; Karen and David Eck (Katie, Floyd, Holly) of Wisconsin; Paul Wilhelmson of Indonesia; Hanna and Craig Sandvig (Siri) of Castlegar; and Joel and Jen Comer of Creston.


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WednesdaysSHANTI YOGA STUDIO SHANTIYOGA.CA9-10 a.m. Mum & Baby, Joy10-11:30 Rebalancing Yoga, Joy12-1:30 Anusara Yoga, Elissa5:30-7 Restorative Yoga, Donna 7:30-9 Invigorating Yoga, Paige

KUTENAIS FINEST PERSONAL TRAINING8 a.m. Core Fusion with Ali Popoff 182 Baker St. 250-352-9196

THEYOGALOFT.ORG 625 FRONT ST5:30-7 all levels HOT yoga flow- jenna

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS FITNESS GROUP6-7 Lakeside 825.0030 [email protected]

YANG TAI CHI (ADVANCED)7-8:30 a.m. with Master Pauline Bao 250-505-8057 www.nelsontaichi.com

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICSBeginner 3-4 pm, 4-5:30 pm Intermediate, @ S.Nelson School 505-1812

TAO YOGA8:30 - 10am, gentle yet energizing!Marisa 352.0886 www.thewellnessqi.com

LATIN MERENGUE CLASSESsexy dance based on hip movements. [email protected] 509-0633

BLOOM PRENATAL YOGA5:30- 7pm. All Levels @ Kutenai’s Finest, 182 Baker St. 505.6789 [email protected]

SWORD TAI CHI (YANG 32 FORM)4-5:30 p.m. with Master Pauline Bao250-505-8057 www.nelsontaichi.com

SHAO LIN KUNG FU (ADULT-BEGINNER)7-8:00 p.m. with Master Pauline Bao250-505-8057 www.nelsontaichi.com

SHOTOKAN KARATE 5 - 7p.m. St. Joseph’s School gym 523 Mill Street. 250-229-4420

WALKING CLUB NELSON9:30 am under Orgnge BridgeE mail [email protected]

YOGA THERAPY WITH ANIE BOUDREAU10:30am Morning Yoga1:00pm Hatha Yoga#9-205 Victoria Street, 505-9807

ThursdaysSHANTI YOGA STUDIO SHANTIYOGA.CA8:00-9:30 a.m. Core Yoga, Linsey10:00-11:30 a.m Gentle Yoga12-1:00 Lunch hour Yoga, Linsey3:30-5:00 Jivamukti Yoga, Sharon5:30-7 p.m. Skiers & Boarders! Elissa7:30-9 p.m. Yoga Basics, Joy, 8 classes/ $80 (pre-register)

THEYOGALOFT.ORG 625 FRONT ST.5:30-7 all levels ashtanga yoga - Jenna

APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS6:30 - 8 pm. Adult class525 Josephine Street, call 352-0459

OM YOGA STUDIO9:30 - 11 a.m. Quantum Yoga, Alison6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 www.omyogasixmile.com

KYOKUSHIN KARATE2:30 - 3:45 Kids, 6 - 7 p.m. AdultsBlewette Elementary School, Keith Clughart, 551-3345

MIXED CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS6-7:30 p.m Aries Resort, 825.0030, [email protected]

FELDENKRAIS CLASSES1 - 2 p.m. Improve comfort, relieve stress & pain @ OM Studio, 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd Judy Katz 352-3319, [email protected]

FELDENKRAIS CLASSES7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Improve comfort, relieve stress & pain @ Kutenais Finest, 182 Baker Judy Katz 352-3319, [email protected]

QI-GONG & CHEN TAI CHI7 - 8 p.m. Central School Gym. Info 250-505-4562 Chris Gibson

FOLK FUSION SKIRT DANCE 3 - 4 p.m. Ages 7-11 All Levels. 6-7 p.m. Adult, Studio Alive, 352-0047

BELLYDANCE CLASSES6:45 or 8 pm at the Moving Centre, 533 Baker St. 509-0633

VINI YOGA CLASSES WITH LAURIE MADISON 10:30-12 at Kutenai’s Finest 354-0269

HEART YOGA WITH KARUNA5:30-7pm all levels at The Studio, 182 Baker Karuna Erickson 229-4793 www.yogakaruna.com

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICSBeg (5-7 yr)3-4:00, Performance Group 4-5:30 @ S.Nelson School 505-1812

FELDENKRAIS CLASSES WORK! 2:30-3:30 Relieve back and joint pain, sciatica, frozen shoulder, injuries, etc. 206 Victoria [email protected] 352-3449 First class free.

KUNDALINI YOGA WITH CATHRINE LEIGHLAND5-6:30 at Selkirk Rosemont Campus, rm. 16

KOOTENAY AIKIDO5:30-6:45 p.m. Intro Aikido 213C Baker St 250-226-6711

CORE YOGA WITH DON9:30-11am core yoga all levels6-7:30pm all levels209-507 Baker, upstairs ManiStone Centre, 352-0794 [email protected]

VINI YOGA CLASSES WITH LAURIE MADISON10:30-12 at The Studio 182 Baker St. 354-0269

YOGA THERAPY WITH ANIE BOUDREAU8:30am Morning Yoga#9-205 Victoria Street, 505-9807

FridaysSHANTI YOGA STUDIO SHANTIYOGA.CA8-9:30 a.m. Power Yoga, Valerie12-1:30 Hatha Flow5:30-7 Anusara Yoga, Elissa7:30-9 Yoga Nidra, Linsey

POWER VINYASA YOGA9-10:30am With Katya Hayes @ The Studio 182 Baker St. Call 229-4979

NELSON BREAST FEEDING CLINIC9:30 - 11:30 a.. Free drop-in Nelson Health Unit, 2nd floor Kutenai Building, 333 Victoria Street, 250-505-7200.

KOOTENAY AIKIDO4 - 5 p.m. Akido Fun, ages 4-65 -6 p.m. Kids Class, ages 7-126:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class 213C Baker St 250-226-6711

KUTENAIS FINEST PERSONAL TRAINING8 a.m. Boot Camp with Ali Popoff182 Baker St 250-352-9196

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS FITNESS GROUP6-7 Lakeside 825.0030 [email protected]

CHILDREN’S SWORD KUNG FU (BEGINNER)with Master Pauline Bao 4-5 p.m.250-505-8057 www.nelsontaichi.com

YANG TAI CHI (ADVANCED)7-8:30 a.m. with Master Pauline Bao

250-505-8057 www.nelsontaichi.com

TAO YOGA8:30 - 10, gentle yet energizing!Marisa 352.0886 www.thewellnessqi.com

THEYOGALOFT.ORG 625 FRONT ST.4:30-6 mysore

FELDENKRAIS CLASSES 11:30-12:30 Gentle & powerful. Learn to move with ease. 206 Victoria [email protected] 352-3449 First class free.

SaturdaysSHANTI YOGA STUDIO SHANTIYOGA.CA8:00-9:30 a.m. Flow Yoga, Linsey10-11:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga, Shayla12-1:30 p.m. Invigorating Yoga! Paige2:00-3:30 Rebalancing Yoga, Joy

SundaysSHANTI YOGA STUDIO SHANTIYOGA.CA8:00-9:30 a.m. Flow Yoga, Linsey10-11:30 a.m. Prenatal Yoga, Donna12-1:30 p.m. Anusara Yoga, Elissa

THEYOGALOFT.ORG 625 FRONT ST11am-12:30 all levels ashtanga jenna

YOGA WITH DREA10 a.m. Join Drea for Vinyasa flow Yoga 182 Baker St (Kootenai Finest) Cost: $10 Pass/$12 drop in. All Welcome!

MondaysSHANTI YOGA STUDIO SHANTIYOGA.CA8:00-9:30 a.m. Jivamukti Yoga, Sharon12-1:30 Hatha Flow, Trisha5:30-7 Anusara Yoga, Elissa7:30-9 Yin Yoga, Linsey

HATHA YOGA - IYENGAR STYLE5:30pm-7pm, The Moving Centre, 533 Baker St. Ellissa, 352-9279

POWER VINYASA YOGA6:30-8 pm With Katya Hayes @ The Studio 182 Baker. 229-4979

KOOTENAY AIKIDO5:30-6:45 p.m. Intro Akido 213C Baker St 250-226-6711

CONTACT IMPROVISATION DANCE JAM7:30 - 9 p.m. all levels and live musi-cians welcome. The Moving Centre, 533A Baker St. Info 352-3319 Judy.

KYOKUSHIN KARATE2:30 - 3:45 Kids; 6 - 7 p.m. AdultsBlewette Elementary School, Keith Clughart, 551-3345.

KUTENAIS FINEST PERSONAL TRAINING8 a.m. Core Fusion with Ali Popoff 182 Baker St. 250-352-9196

FELDENKRAIS CLASSES1 - 2 p.m. Improve comfort, relieve stress & pain @ Kutenais Finest, 182 Baker St. Judy Katz 352-3319, [email protected].

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS FITNESS GROUP6-7 p.m. Lakeside Park 825.0030 [email protected]

VINI YOGA CLASSES WITH LAURIE MADISON10:30-12 at The Studio 182 Baker St. 354-0269

BELLYFIT HOLISTIC FITNESS9-10 a.m. at the Moving Centre. Call Heather, 354-0492

YANG TAI CHI (ADVANCED)7-8:30 a.m. with Master Pauline Bao 250-505-8057 www.nelsontaichi.com

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICSBeg (5-7 yrs) 2:15-3:15 pm, Beg (8+) 3:15-4:15 @ Red Fish School 505-1812

BLOOM PRENATAL YOGA

5:30- 7pm. All Levels @ Kutenai’s Finest, 182 Baker St. 505.6789 [email protected]

SWORD TAI CHI (YANG 32 FORM)4-5:30 p.m. with Master Pauline Bao250-505-8057 www.nelsontaichi.com

SHOTOKAN KARATE 5 - 7p.m. St. Joseph’s School gym 523 Mill Street. 250-229-4420

YOGA THERAPY WITH ANIE BOUDREAU10:30am Morning Yoga1:00pm Hatha Yoga#9-205 Victoria Street, 505-9807

TuesdaysSHANTI YOGA STUDIO SHANTIYOGA.CA8:00-9:30 a.m. Core Yoga, Linsey10-11:30 Gentle Yoga12-1:00 Lunch hour Yoga, Linsey5:30-7 p.m. Skiers & Boarders! Elissa7:30-9 p.m. Yoga Basics, Joy 8 classes/$80 (pre-register)

APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class, 525 Josephine St. Info call 352-0459.

OM YOGA STUDIO9:30- 11 a.m. Quantum Yoga, Alison6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 www.omyogasixmile.com.

KUNDALINI YOGA WITH CATHERINE LEIGHLAND11:30-1 Shambhala Meditation Centre, 444 Baker. upstairs 352-6132.

QI-GONG & CHEN TAI CHI7 - 8 p.m. at the Central School Gym. Info 505-4562 Chris Gibson.

SARVA SHAKTI SADHANA CIRCLE7-8 p.m. ancient siddhar yoga practice#209-ManiStone Centre, 505-7832

KUTENAIS FINEST PERSONAL TRAINING8 a.m. Boot Camp with Ali Popoff 182 Baker St 250-352-9196

KOOTENAY AKIDO6 - 7:30 p.m. Intro Akido 213C Baker St 250-352-3935.

HEART YOGA WITH KARUNA5:30-7pm all levelsThe Studio, 182 Baker St.Karuna Erickson 250-229-4793www.yogakaruna.com

THEYOGALOFT.ORG 625 FRONT ST.11am-12:30 mellow flow- jenna 5:30-7 all levels ashtanga yoga - jenna

MIXED CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS6-7:30 p.m Aries Resort, 825.0030, [email protected]

BELLYDANCE CLASSES6:45 or 8 pm at the Moving Centre, 533 Baker St. 509-0633

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICSBeginner (8 & up) 3-4:00, Performance Group 4-5:30 @ S. Nelson School 505-1812

YOGA THERAPY WITH ANIE BOUDREAU8:30am Morning Yoga#9-205 Victoria Street, 505-9807

FELDENKRAIS CLASSES7 p.m. @ Selkirk Rosemont Campus (Oct 19-Nov 23) Judy Katz 352-3319, [email protected]

CORE YOGA WITH DON9:30-11am core yoga all levels 4-5:30pm integral finess all levels 209-507 Baker, upstairs ManiStone Centre, 352-0794 [email protected]

BELLYFIT HOLISTIC FITNESS7:15-8:15 p.m. at Kutenai’s Finest, 182 Baker St.. Call Heather, 354-0492

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN’T DANCE?5-6:30 at the Moving Centre, 533 Baker St. Session starts Nov 2. Lisa 354-0484

We do our best to maintain accurate listings, however, we cannot guarantee that times have not been changed or events have not been cancelled. We recommend verifying with the event host or venue before attending.

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For more information on this topic visit www.wholefoodsnutri-tion.ca or call 505-9854. Tara Stark is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in helping people optimize their nutritional wellness

and prevent diet related chronic disease.

Holiday eating for many people holiday eating can be a source of stress. We love the season’s goodies, and yet we feel guilty about indulging, concerned about health repercussions of eat-ing rich foods and the pos-sibility of gaining weight. Feasting and enjoying sea-sonal foods adds richness to our holiday experience, give us a sense of tradition and strengthens our con-nections with our families and our friends.

We should be able to enjoy holiday eating in bal-ance and moderation with-out damaging our sense of self worth. Here are some ideas to help you enjoy the richness that the holiday season has to offer and feel good while you do it.Start by reflecting on which hol-iday foods are important to you, who you enjoy them with and on which occa-sions they are really spe-cial. Plan to include these foods and people in your celebrations and give your-self permission to enjoy them.

Remember that both adults and children are likely to eat what is easily available and acces-sible. Save holiday baking for special occasions or entertaining. Make small batches or store baked goods in the freezer. You can pull out small amounts of baking when you want it. You will be more likely to really enjoy it this way and you will be less likely to eat it mindlessly. Keep plenty of fresh fruit on hand to add to dessert trays. Thinly sliced pears or apples can be cut into festive shapes

Balanced holiday feasting

with cookie cutters. Serve mandarin oranges peeled and sliced down the mid-dle to expose their brightly coloured pulp. Try adding pomegranate quarters to fruit trays; children love them. Dress down tradi-tional high fat platters such as cheese plates by add-ing fresh or pickled veg-gies and homemade dips such as a bean dip, salsa or antipasto. Use assorted red, green and white veg-gies to create colourful holiday platters. Try offer-ing veggie pate instead of traditional liver pate, and smoked salmon instead of sausage. If you worry about your kids gorging on holi-day treats, keep in mind that kids who are not hun-gry are much less likely to eat too many sweets.

Though holidays are busy times, keep meals and snacks scheduled at regu-lar times and offer nutri-tious foods to children. Try not to be too restrictive, as kids deprived of all treats will crave them and learn to overeat when they are available. Start some new activity traditions this holi-day season. Go for a moon-light walk or have a family skating or ski day. Get out and build a snowman or a snow fort. Have a game of ball hockey in the street or set up targets in the yard and have a snowball throwing contest.

BrieflyThe Gift of Presence Weekend RetreatSaturday, Dec. 4, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. ManiStone Centre, 507 Baker St.

Life brings us challeng-es, difficulties and suffer-ing. We get stuck in tight places, and don’t know where to go, who to turn to. In the open space of presence, and in the work of inquiry, you learn how to live each moment without struggle or blame. You dis-cover how to take risks, to make deep commitments, to be decisive, to live with-out defenses or reactivity. You can allow life to sup-port you, in ways you have never imagined. Presence

is your natural state, where you can deeply rest, at ease, right in the middle of the turbulence of life.

For more information or to register, visit barefoot-journeys.net or call 250-352-7908


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After several years of improved fiscal manage-ment at the Nelson and District Community Complex, the NDCC is pleased to announce the re-opening of Tuesday and Thursday morning Pool Operations for a trial peri-od from January 4, 2011 to August 11, 2011. The pool will be open from 6:00am – 9:30pm / Monday – Friday. We look forward to serving you with increased Pool Operations Tuesday and Thursdays for this trail period. Monitoring and evaluation will determine feasibility of services once the trial period is com-pleted.

The NDCC is excited to launch new programming initiatives for the Tuesday and Thursday time blocks.

Look forward to upcom-ing programs during these morning pool operations for all ages. The programs will include our new Pre-Registered Circuit Training class, Preschool Programming and an Early Bird Swim.

For details on upcom-ing programs, please check out our Leisure Guide, scheduled to be released December 10 as an insert in the Nelson Star.

In celebration of this event, the NDCC will be holding a Welcome Back Celebration the morning of Thur January 11, 2010. Ribbon cutting at 10:00am. Patrons will receive com-plimentary juice, coffee and snacks in the Pool reception area between the hours of 6am and noon.

Pool Operations are Back

George Millarbeen thinkin’ about

George Millar is a long-time resident of the West Kootenay. Been Thinking About is an exploration of events and organizations in the region, seen from a senior’s perspective.

Some Nelson Junior B Leafs supporters have expressed concern regard-ing a low attendance at home games this year. Given that the Leafs started their current sea-son with four losses, a few fans decided to support the Trail Junior A Smoke Eaters this year. But Russell Stocks, President of the Leafs, states that atten-dance is only down 6% from this time last year, and that peoples’ percep-tion regarding attendance is based in part on last years’ playoff attendance figures.

Chris Shaw, who replaced Simon Wheeldon as coach and general man-ager this year, says he wasn’t discouraged by the early losses. With thirteen rookies, the Leafs’ average age was the youngest in the league. But each player was recruited for a spe-cific reason. It was only a matter of time until the players coalesced into the contender the team shows signs of becoming. The Leafs have won 14 of their 25 games so far, winning six of eight in November, including their last four.

The addition of two expe-rienced players from other KIJHL teams has helped.

Kimberley Dynamiters wanted Nelson local Adrian Moyls and were willing to give up Brennan Foreman in return. Spokane Braves forward Joel Stewart need-ed a change of scenery, and veterans on the Leafs told Coach Shaw that Stewart was tough to play against. Stewart has given the Leafs added experience and scor-ing ability. Four Leafs are affiliate players with the Trail Smokies. They are Breaden Hikichi, Connor McLaughlin, Tanner Burns, and Brennan Foreman. Gavin Currie would contrib-ute on any Junior A team. So the Leafs have a strong core of veterans, and some rook-ies that show real promise.

The financial picture is good. Two advertisers from last year have not renewed. But one is a business that no longer exists. The other, McLaughlin Printers, who for years printed the Leafs’ programs, was sidelined by the fire at the Redfish Grill. And the Leafs Recycling Centre is doing well. Beer

Garden sales are down, likely due to the changes in drinking and driving leg-islation.

The Leafs now have the Seventh Man program, where a local minor hock-ey player skates out with the Leafs’ starting line-up a for the opening ceremo-nies, and the Youth Fan Club, free to all fans 12 years old and under. The Seventh Man program has proved very popular with the young players and fans alike. The Fan Club is devel-oping more slowly, but a streamlined application process next year should increase the enrolment. The executive has created community benefits that attach to the season ticket pass. So the Leafs are in good shape throughout the organization, and are one of the best entertainment values in town.

The KIJHL lost the Whitehorse, Yukon games to the Western Hockey League, so the final home game against the Creston Valley Thunder Cats will be played in Nelson. Season ticket-holders have one more game to attend. The players will lose the trip experience, but the Civic Arena game was a special experience.

Leafs early losses cause no attendance drop Street Talk: What products or services are needed in Nelson and surrounding areas?

Later bus service from the Valley in the evenings, around 9 or 10pm, so you can come in town for a movie..

Ian Dunnett,Nelson

Skatepark!Senna Andison, Delilah Hindley and Ana Seed,

Nelson

We need to improve our street cleaning ser-vice in the winter. My car was damaged in a hit-and-run and now I have to pay for it.

Meg Stewart,Nelson

Nelson needs a “You-Can” where people can come and can all their food together from the harvest season, learn from each other and be more of a community.

Jesse Phillips,Nelson

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We do our best to maintain accurate listings, however, we cannot guarantee that times have not been changed or events have not been cancelled. We recommend verifying with the event host or venue before attending.

WednesdaysSTORYTELLING, SONGS, AND dance for children. Ages 3-5. A nurturing environment of interaction and devel-opment of our senses. Call Marguerite Wood at 250-359-2926

WINE TASTING SOCIAL at The Royal. Enjoy 6 BC wines paired with fabulous food and great company! 1st Wed. of each month. $35. Reservations required. Call Valencia at 250-352-0960

SHAO LIN KUNG FU (Adult-Beginner) with Master Pauline Bao. 7 - 8p.m. 505-8057 www.nelsontaichi.com

NELSON TOPS MEETING (Take off Pounds Sensibly) Upstairs, North Shore Fire Hall on Greenwood Rd. at Six Mile, 10a.m.

DO YOU HAVE questions about what Catholics believe? Inquiry Sessions at Cathedral of Mary Immaculate. 250-352-7131

NEED INEXPENSIVE BIRTH control? Options for sexual health drop-in clin-ic. 333 Victoria St. 5:30 - 8p.m.

THE NELSON SCRABBLE Club meets at 1p.m. Info: 352-6936

DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING trouble you? Al-Anon meeting. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. Noon.

GLACIER HARMONIES: Women’s Barbershop Chorus. All welcome at 7p.m. to the Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St. Dorothy 352-7199 or Joey 352-3393

PUBLIC MEDITATION: All welcome. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre, 444 Baker St. www.nelson-buddha.com 12 - 1p.m

SAHAJ MARG group meditation. Please phone: Eleanor 352-3366 or Sarah 354-9496

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Noon - 1p.m. Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake St. Education room. 250-352-7717, 250-359-4561

SHOTOKAN KARATE St. Joseph’s School gym, 523 Mill St. 5 - 7p.m. 250-229-4420

NELSON TABLE TENNIS Club. 5:30 - 7:30p.m. at Blewett Elementary School when school is in session. 352-9547 or 352-5739

CHOIR AT NDYC 3:30 - 5:30p.m. Call 352-5656 for details

DRUG PROBLEM? We can help. Call Narcotics Anonymous 1-800-342-7439

PARENT AND CHILD Time at the Harrop Hall. 10 - 12p.m. Info: Lesley 825-0140

NELSON WOMEN’S CENTRE Drop-in Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916

live musicWed. Dec. 1ELECTRIC WEDNESDAYS WITH Estevan - Live At The Royal

PAUL LANDSBERG with Friends at the Hume Library Lounge

KARAOKE AT FINLEY’S Irish Bar and Grill 9p.m.

Thurs. Dec. 2ROB JOHNSON AND FRIENDS at the Hume Library Lounge

T. BUCKLEY BRINGS his original rock and roll to The Royal!

Wed. Dec. 1WINE TASTING SOCIAL at The Royal! Indulge in a casual evening of exqui-site food, BC wine and great compa-ny. $35. 6p.m. - 8p.m. Reservations required. Call Valencia at 250-352-0960

WORLD AIDS DAY at Nelson United Church 7 - 9p.m. Please come and share with us. Thank-you

SENIOR CITIZENS BR.#51, 717 Vernon St. Monthly Meeting 1:30p.m. All Seniors Welcome!

stuffhappensFri. Dec. 3ATOMIC HOOLIGAN TAKES the stage at The Royal with Joel West

JUDE DAVISON at Max & Irmas. Sings clas-sic songs and acoustic originals, 6 - 9p.m.

Sat. Dec. 4DON BIRTCH AND Brad Crowdis, Miss Quincy, Strings Attached with Don Macdonald. Unplugged at Ellison’s Cafe, 12 - 3p.m.

NIKKO at the Hume Library Lounge

ULLR UPRISING! PAPA Josh presents a funky snow party! Sponsored by WH20 and Tribute - Live at The Royal

Sun. Dec. 5KARAOKE AT FINLEY’S Irish Bar and Grill at 9p.m.

Mon. Dec. 6SARAH MCGLYNN AND RICH Rabnett at the Hume Library Lounge

Tues. Dec. 7ALL AGES OPEN MIC every Tuesday at the CocoaNut Lounge. 6 - 10p.m. Hosted by Rob Funk

CLIFF MADDIX with Friends at the Hume Library Lounge

BLUES JAM AT Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 9p.m.

ALL VINYL NIGHT at The Royal - fea-turing Rhapsody, Rafferty and Joel West. No cover!

Wed. Dec. 8ELECTRIC WEDNESDAYS WITH Estevan - Live At The Royal

KARAOKE AT FINLEY’S Irish Bar and Grill 9p.m.

PAUL LANDSBERG AND Friends at the Hume Library Lounge

Thurs. Dec. 9HARRY MANX LIVE! Harry Manx has been dubbed an “essential link” between the music of East and West. Wed the tradition of American slide guitar blues with classical Indian

DRIVE IF YOU Must returns with their funky jazz fusion to The Royal!

Sat. Dec. 11ADHAM SHAIKH AND Kashoo deliver a high quality night of bass and beats - Live at The Royal

NIKKO at the Hume Library Lounge

CELEBRATE XMAS WITH Laguna and Mcquaig and a buffet dinner at Finley’s, 6p.m. 250-352-5121

Sun. Dec. 12KARAOKE AT FINLEY’S Irish Bar and Grill at 9p.m.

melodies, add a sprinkle of gospel and some compelling grooves and you get a unique sound that is bewitching and deliciously addictive to listen to. Capital theatre 7p.m. $35. 250-354-6363

ROB JOHNSON AND FRIENDS at the Hume Library Lounge

CHRIS WEST AND The Part Time Hippies play their inaugural show - Live at The Royal

Fri. Dec. 10MARITIME KITCHEN PARTY at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, Free cover before 9p.m.

JUDE DAVISON at Max & Irmas. Sings classic songs and acoustic originals. 6 - 9p.m.

special events

ongoing events

WEST KOOTENAY TOY Run Association Annual General Meeting 7p.m. Twin Rivers School Library 649 - 7th Ave Castlegar. James at 365-7371

STROKES OF COLOUR: An exhibit/sale of paintings by Kootenay Artists: Lucy Bates, MaryAnn Bidder, Brigitte Desbois, Sandra Donohue, Helena Edmison, Liz Honey, Wilma Hughes, Sandra Irvine, Sharon Lough, Bruce Martin, Elizabeth Michaux, Sue Parr, Barb Pistak, Tea Preville, and Mirja Vahala at Kolmel Jewellers, 459 Ward St. Until Jan 8, 2011

Thurs. Dec. 2THE 23RD ANNUAL Winter Pantomime: ‘Show Down at the Hoe Down’. Dec 2 - 5 at The Capital Theatre

FREE RESUME WORKSHOP helping you develop an effective resume, tar-geting the job you want. Information/registration [email protected] or 250-352-6200

Fri. Dec. 3YASODHARA ASHRAM: RELAX, Renew, and Reconnect Retreat. Dec 3 - 6. www.yasodhara.org

THE 2ND ANNUAL Fair Trade for Peace Market. Located at SelfDesign High, 402 Victoria St. 4 – 9p.m. and December 4: 10a.m. – 5p.m.

Sat. Dec. 4

CIRCLE OF HABONDIA Lending Society AGM. Noon. 717 Vernon St. Light lunch. Info: [email protected]

LEARN FERTILITY AWARENESS to effectively prevent or achieve preg-nancy naturally. For more info call 250-226-7937

SEXY TIMES NEWS live comedy show at Finely’s Irish Bar and Grill 7:30p.m.

Sun. Dec. 5WINLAW INDOOR MARKET: Gifts, Baking, Hot Food and more. Indoors, Spicer Centre, Sundays 12 - 4p.m. Nov-Dec

LOWER COLUMBIA ALL First Nations Rainbow Drum Circle. Anglican Church Hall, 723 Ward St., Noon

NELSON AREA SOCIETY for Health AGM Seniors’ lounge, 717 Vernon 2p.m., video and refreshments 250-825-4283

Mon. Dec. 6NATIONAL DAY OF Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women. Candlelight Vigil at Nelson City Hall at 5p.m.

Wed. Dec. 8FLIKS PRESENTS ‘FORCE of Nature: The David Suzuki Story’. Capitol 7:30pm. PG. Tix Otter books. www.FLIKS.ca

SECOND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS Decorating Party. Nelson Library 3:30 - 4:30p.m. Drop-in. Ages 10 and under. 352-8283

4-DAY CAREER EXPLORATION work-

shop using various assessments and tools to assist you in discovering your perfect work. Info/registration 250-352-6200 [email protected]

Thurs. Dec. 9STATE OF THE OxyNation: AGM! Oxygen Art Centre Annual General Meeting. 7p.m. #302 Vernon St. Alley

BALLS, BEERS, AND Queers, month-ly bowling at Savoy Lanes. 7p.m., $10 hosted by Kootenay Pride for EVERYONE

Fri. Dec. 10STATES OF UNREST: Emerging Artist Group Show. Artist Talk at 7p.m. Oxygen Art Centre. www.oxygenart-centre.org

LEGION DARTS in beverage room, 7:30p.m. Info 352-7727 or email [email protected]

ThursdaysBADMINTON AT REDFISH School. 6:30 - 9:30p.m. $3 drop-in, $10 one night/week, $20 two nights/week for fall session. Call 229-4343

BLUEGRASS ACOUSTIC MUSIC Jam, Bigby Place, 509 Front St. 6:30 - 9:30p.m. Every 2nd Thurs. Info: 250-352-2704

SENIOR’S WINTER WALKING Program. October 21st onward. 10:30 - 11:30a.m. Selkirk College Mary Hall Gymnasium, 10th St. Campus, Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society. Please call 250-352-6008

IS ALCOHOL A PROBLEM in your life? AA Meetings, Lunch Bunch at Noon. Into Action Big Book Study at 8p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St.

ACUPUNCTURE FOR ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 9:30a.m. at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 505-7248

BIBLE STUDY JOY at Baptist Church, 6:30p.m. 560 Baker St., Suite #3. Everyone welcome

SIGNING CHOIR (sign language) 3:30p.m. at NDYC, 608 Lake St. www.ndyc.com

PUBLIC MEDITATION All welcome. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre, 444 Baker St. www.nelson-buddha.com 5:15 - 6:15p.m.

NELSON WOMEN’S CENTRE Noon - 4p.m. for recycled bag sewing project. 250-352-9916

NELSON BADMINTON CLUB meets at Mary Hall Gymnasium, 7 - 9p.m. Everyone welcome. Anne 250-352-7536, Guy 250-352-6330

TOASTMASTERS: IMPROVE YOUR public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday (each month) http://kokanee.freeto-asthost.ws

HABLAS ESPANOL? GROUP meet-ing 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Grounded Cafe. 5p.m. Todos Bieviendo

NELSON KNITTING CO-OP: A new knit-ting group. Everyone welcome. $2. Meet at Anglican Church 12 - 3p.m.

NELSON BELLYDANCE CLASSES Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:45p.m. or 8p.m. 533 Moving Centre, Baker St. 250-509-0633

FridaysSOCIAL DANCING EVERY Friday at the Royal. Free! Mostly Swing, smooth Latin. 6 - 8p.m. 250-352-2900

CHILDREN’S SWORD KUNG Fu (Beginner) with Master Pauline Bao.

4 - 5p.m. 250-505-8057 www.nelson-taichi.com

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 5:15 - 6p.m. Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake St. Education room. 250-352-7717, 250-359-4561

GENDER OUTLAWS, a support and social group for trans and gender vari-ants. 354-5362

NELSON AA-F-TROOP meeting at the Cellar, 717A Vernon St. 8p.m.

DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING Trouble You? Al-Anon meeting 8p.m. at 601 Front St.

A COURSE IN MIRACLES support/study group meeting at Manistone Wellness Centre, 507 Baker St., #209, 9:30a.m. - Noon. All welcome. 250-352-1746

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS DISCUS-SION meeting, Noon at The Cellar, 717A Vernon St, 1-800-342-7439

SaturdaysCOMMUNITY ART STUDIO. Drop-in 1 - 4p.m. Families welcome! Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, 601 Front St. 352-2264

MEAT DRAWS AT NELSON Legion 3:45p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 352-7727

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult class-es. 357-2822

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Noon meeting at The Cellar. 717A Vernon St.

THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936

NELSON CHESS CLUB every Saturday morning, all welcome. Seniors’ Hall, 777 Vernon St.

WALK IN PEACE at Lakeside Park (at the gate), 1st Saturday monthly. 10:30a.m. Be The Change

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS STEP meeting, 10a.m., The Cellar, 717A Vernon St. 1-800-342-7439

SundaysUNITY CENTRE OF THE Kootenays. Broader Horizons, back door, 905 Gordon Rd. 11a.m. Everyone wel-come

CRIBBAGE, LEGION BEVERAGE room, 12:30p.m. Info: 352-7727

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822

PUBLIC MEDITATION Mid-morning refreshments; come and go as you wish. Shambhala Meditation Centre 444 Baker St. www.nelsonbuddha.com 9a.m. - 12p.m.

WORSHIP SERVICES JOY at the Baptist Church. 10a.m., 11a.m., 6:30p.m., 560 Baker St., Suite #3, 825-4095

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP, Community Church, Passmore Hall, 11a.m.

SUNDAY WORSHIP, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Slocan, 2p.m.

ST. SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN Church of Canada. Family worship and eucharist 10:30a.m.

NELSON ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 10a.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St.

NELSON UNITED CHURCH service, 10a.m. 602 Silica St. All are wel-come

ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH Service 10:15a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. All are welcome. 352-2515

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICE 9a.m. at St. Michael and All Angels. Balfour. All are welcome

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. wor-ship. 21 Silica St. 354-3308

SAHAJ MARG group meditation: Please phone Eleanor 352-3366 or Sarah 354-9496

INDOOR ULTIMATE FRISBEE Co-ed 4:30p.m. at the Soccer Centre Info: [email protected]

MondaysDRUMMING FROM THE Heart drumcircle. 1st/3rd Monday every month. Northshore Hall. 7p.m. $7 [email protected] 250-505-2684

LA LECHE LEAGUE (breastfeed-ing information and support). 3rd Monday of each month, 10 - 11:30a.m. 312 Silica St. 250-352-3583

BELLYFIT HOLISTIC FITNESS for Women. 9 - 10a.m. at the Moving Centre, 533 Baker St. 250-354-0492

KOOTENAY GOSPEL CHOIR Auditions 6:30p.m. at the Seniors’ Center with Pauline Lamb. Contact: [email protected]

SWORD TAI CHI (Yang 32 Form) with Master Pauline Bao. Mondays and Wednesdays 4 - 5:30p.m. 250-505-8057 www.nelsontaichi.com

CONTACT IMPROVISATION DANCE Jam 7:30 - 9:00p.m. $5 drop-in, all levels welcome. The Moving Centre, 533A Baker St. Contact: Judy 250-352-3319

KOOTENAY SHAMBHALA MEDITATION Centre. Open House. Meditation instruction and practice 7p.m; talk and discussion 8p.m; tea 9p.m. 444 Baker St. www.nelson-buddha.com

BAHA’I COMMUNITY OF NELSON. Please join us for prayers and an introduction to the Baha’i faith. 7p.m. 354-0944

DIAPER FREE BABY / ELIMINATION Communication Support Circle, 4th Monday of each month 10 - 12a.m. at The Family Place. 312 Silica St.

HERITAGE HARMONY Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892

SHOTOKAN KARATE 5 - 7p.m. St. Joseph’s School gym, 523 Mill Street. 250-229-4420

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING 7 - 9p.m. Central School Gym: 811 Stanley St., Nelson. Beginners Welcome

NELSON BADMINTON CLUB meets at Mary Hall Gymnasium, 7 - 9p.m. Everyone welcome. Anne 250-352-7536, Guy 250-352-6330

DROP-IN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP. 7 - 9p.m. at Broader Horizons. 905 Gordon Road, back door

ADULT BADMINTON at Redfish School, 6:30 - 9:30p.m. $20. Bring racquet and indoor footwear. For info call 229-4346, 229-4343, 229-4485

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS DISCUS-SION meeting. Noon. The Cellar, 717A Vernon St., 1-800-342-7439

TuesdaysBREAST CANCER SUPPORT Group.Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake St. Noon on every 4th Tues. Alice 250-352-6223

WEST KOOTENAY ECOSOCIETY vol-unteer night 6p.m. - 8p.m. #206 - 507 Baker St. Call 354-1909

SING FOR MY Child 8:30 - 9:40 Tuesday mornings. Lullabies, children’s songs. Nelson Waldorf School 354-1492

SUFFER FROM AN Eating Disorder? Need Support? 352-9598 after 6p.m. or [email protected] for more information

ACUPUNCTURE FOR ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30p.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 505-7248

YOUNG FELLOWS OFF BOOZE AA Meeting 8p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St.

NELSON WOMEN’S CENTRE drop-in Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916

NELSON COMMUNITY BAND Rehearsals, 7:30 - 9p.m., First Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St., New members welcome. 352-6119

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING Community First Medical Clinic 518 Lake St. Main floor. 8p.m. 1-800-611-5788, Joni 399-4561

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP monthly meeting to be held at Kiwanis Hall in Nelson. 1:30p.m. Everyone welcome

WHAT DO CATHOLICS believe? Inquiry Sessions explore faith issues. Contact the Cathedral Parish 250-352-7131

ALL AGES OPEN Mic Every Tuesday at the CocoaNut Lounge. 6 - 10p.m. Hosted by Rob Funk


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FIFTY-PLUS MEN’S GROUP now form-ing in Nelson and surrounding area. Contact [email protected] for more informationAURORA TURNER AND Luc Fortin-Leroux wish to announce the birth of Kian Tekao Bear Leroux! Born September 18th, 2010 at 10:49a.m. 7lbs., 14oz. and 51cm. Home-birthed in Sooke, BC. Proud grandparents are Barb Brandel, Barry Turner, and Lianne and Lucian LerouxNELSON’S LION’S CLUB has casino equipment for rent. Have Vegas fun at home! $25 per rented item. 250-825-9482THE NELSON FOOD Cupboard is now on Facebook! facebook.com/foodcup-boardOUR AUTUMN NEWSLETTER is in the post! Call Kris Witt Accounting at 250-352-9858 if you need a copyST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL Christmas Tree sale begins Saturday Nov.27, 2010 at 10a.m. - 4p.m. at Andex rent-als. Thereafter, we will be open Fridays 5p.m. - 8p.m., Saturday/Sundays 10a.m. - 4p.m. All trees are natural and only $25!

ARTKEEP REUSEABLE WAX and old wax out of landfills! Contact the Kootenay Wax Depot at [email protected]

AUTO FINANCING$0 DOWN & we make your 1st pay-ment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

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1ST CHOICE AUTOLOANS is first in credit approvals for BC/Alberta. Our ser-vice is “free” and confidential. If you’re working you should be driving! Apply today @ firstchoiceautoloans.ca or call 1-800-635-3024

BEAUTYHAVE THE LONG hair you have always wanted! Renaissance Hair Co. is now

offering hair extensions. Call 250-352-1955 for an appointment

BUSINESS OPPSLAMONTAGNE FUNDRAISING (chocolates) requires p/t sales reps in all areas of BC. Earn $10,000 per year from your home. Perfect position for active parents. [email protected]

BE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New fran-chise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com today.Business Opps

SEEKING WORKING PARTNER for Southern Pit Style BBQ Catering Business. High volume operation for festivals, ball tournaments, farmers markets, catering, street take-out and heat and eat. Express interest to [email protected] Reasonable small business capital required for equi-table share. All responses answered immediately.

CAREER OPPSMEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION IS rated #2 for at-home jobs. Train from home with the only industry approved school in Canada. Contact CanScribe today! 1-800-466-1535. www.can-scribe.com. [email protected].

CHILDRENCHARIOT STROLLER CROSS coun-try ski attachment with harness. Never used. $200. 250-354-7812WOODEN BABY PLAYPEN (Aosom brand), 8-sided, excellent condition, $75. 250-354-9169CHARIOT COUGAR STROLLER, jogging attachment; Kelty Kids and Sherpani child carriers ($50 and $125); 250-354-4232BABY ERGO, BABY Trekker $45 each or $80 both; baby gate and tub $10 each. 250-825-0188FISHER-PRICE MUSICAL POTTY $20, soft trainer seat $7, foldable trainer seat $5. 352-5210CX-1 CHARIOT STROLLER. Including X-country ski, bike, jogging kits. 2 years old. $1200 new, asking $600. 250-352-9814

CRAFT FAIRESHOLIDAY SALE! CERAMICS, jewelry, clothing, stationary, pillows and more by Kalika Bowlby, Dear Pony, Clever Fawn and friends. Lots of great gifts, shop local this Christmas! Dec 3-5, Bijou Salon, 564 Ward St.

COMPUTERSAMD ATHLON XP 2500+ 512 MB RAM 40 GB HD 64 MB Video, $60. 250-352-2078CONVERT YOUR HOME videos to DVD, also Computer Repair, reason-able rates. Call Jordan at 250-608-3548

EMPLOYMENT OPPSTECHNICIAN REQUIRED. BOW Valley Ford, Canmore, Alberta. Great working conditions in a very busy shop with great rates & full benefits package. Contact Joe Hawkeye, 403-

679-2270. Fax 403-679-2271. Email: [email protected].

REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY JOURNEYMAN Mechanic with Ford diesel training. Excellent ben-efit package and competitive wages, full-time position. Apply in person to Service Manager at S.L. Ford Sales in Slave Lake, Alberta. Fax resume to 780-849-3333 or email to [email protected].

EVENTSJOIN US ON the magical island of Bali for a yoga retreat and cultural adventure. Feb.14th-Feb.26th www.yogakaruna.com, 250-229-4793

WINE TASTING SOCIAL at The Royal! 6 BC wines paired with fabulous food and great company. Dec. 1st, 6p.m. - 8p.m. $35 per person. Reservations required. Call Valencia at 250-352-0960THE NELSON CHORAL Society, directed by Kathleen Neudorf, pres-ents ‘Voices of Winter’. Youth choirs VoixVive and SongCore also appearing. Sat. December 11 at 7p.m. and Sun. December 12 at 2p.m., Capital Theatre. Tickets $15 or $10 for seniors and studentsFINE THREADS CLOTHING Christmas Show and Sale Artistically embroidered garments for women and men. Great gift ideas ~ Made in Nelson! Fri Dec 17 6-9pm, Sat Dec 18 9-9pm, Sun Dec 19 10-5pm at the Nelson & District Community Complex, Multi-Purpose Room. Sneak preview: www.finethreads.ca. More Info: 352-2252

FINANCIAL SERVICESIF YOU OWN a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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FREEMAYTAG DRYER, WORKS well, free! Phone 250-359-7657

HEALTH & FITNESSWANTED: ACL KNEE brace for the right leg. Needed ASAP. Will Pay. 352-1853BRAND NEW TOBI Steamer $50 (cost $125), Ab Exercise Chair $75 (cost $200); Chris 250-354-4240

REFLEXOLOGY FOOTCARE HOMEVISITS. Great for Christmas Gifts! 551-0242LOOKING FOR WORK? Check out our

website www.kcds.ca or call (250)352-6200 for free information and assis-tance!EXPERIENCED STYLIST NEEDED. Apply in person at Renaissance Hair Co. 555 Baker St. 250-352-1955

PT CURATOR POSITION available. Please visit Touchstones website for further details at: www.touchstonesnel-son.caPART-TIME SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST: COMPUTER and bookkeeping skills an advantage. Send resume with hand written cover letter to busy accounting office. 1116 Lakeside Dr. P.O. Box 21011, Nelson, BC. V1L 6Z0ADMIN ASSISTANT/QUICK BOOKS. This is a long term position. 250-352-1655 or [email protected] REQUIRED FOR 6 hours per week at $22 per hour for busy legal practice. Experience is required with Quick Books, Excel, Legal Trust Accounting and Payroll. Candidate must be organized and detail oriented. Minimum 5 years experience required and capacity to be bonded if necessary. All inquiries should be directed to Kristian Baker via e-mail at [email protected]. Please reference ìBookkeeper Positionî in the subject line and include your resume, any letters of recommen-dation as PDF attachment to e-mail. Potential candidates will be contacted for an interview

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LOST & FOUNDLOST: PRESCRIPTION EYEGLASSES. Titanium frame, transitional. 250-354-0352. RewardLOST: IPOD NANO. Brand new, silver with few playlists. 226-0087FOUND IN THE DUNCAN FSR area, single key and fob. 250-352-5988FOUND: GIRO HELMET, in alley behind Boomtown. Call 250-505-1982LOST: ONE HOCKEY shinpad from NDCC. Orange ‘winwell’. Please call 505-5597LOST: BLACK SILK Rotary Club scarf, gold color circular design at Kokanee Creek Park. Thanks 825-4135FOUND: SILVER CHAIN/PENDANT early November on the road (Front St. near mall). 352-5272 to claimLOST: REVERSIBLE ALPACA mitten, gray/white sometime around Nov 3rd in Nelson. 250-352-2342

MISC. FOR SALEX-C SKIS, BOOTS, skates (11), chainsaw 12”, Moen faucet, pedestal sink, electric water tank. 250-357-2289FOR SALE: BATTERY operated grand-father clock. 250-825-4369SONY 32” TV and Stand $100, Shaw Digital Box $60; New Expresso Maker

$100. 250-229-2173BRAUN FOOD PROCESSOR and Juicer, like new, $160 for both; Mexican Goblets, copper kettle, $10. 250-226-7880VICTORIAN DOLL HOUSE; wicker doll buggy; dolly bed; electric floor pol-isher. Call 250-359-7178 or 250-304-9273FOR SALE: VARIOUS house plants, Christmas cactus, fig plants. Call 250-359-8103GREEN BMX $200 OBO; Playstation 2 and 6 games $120 OBO; lots of Lego $150 OBO. 250-352-3263HAM/CB OMNDIRECTIONAL BASE station antenna coxial cable included with tripod stand $50 OBO. 250-354-1065PLAYSTATION2 AND GAMES, Cherished Teddies Collectables. Phone 250-551-1855REFRIGERATOR-GENERAL MOTORS ANTIQUE style, works excellent, $150. Also blender $35. 250-777-0825COMPANY FOR CHRISTMAS? 1940’s cream colour dinner set with dainty flower border, $100. 250-352-7144TUMBLING COMPOSTER - brand new - still in box. Perfect Xmas gift for a gardener. $100. Phone: 250-399-6333CRAFTSMAN SNOWBLOWER 10 h.p. - 30” cut. $250 OBO. Phone 352-7319SYLVANA WATER DISPENSER hot/cold with fridge was $180, selling for $70, excellent condition. 250-505-4940ADMIRAL 4 BURNER counter top elec-tric range $125; Starchoice receiver mod.DSR 305 $75. Phone Ken 352-0136MANUAL DOWNRIGGER, NEW OXY/ACE cart, pingpong table, hideabed loveseat, toddler’s bedframe mattress. Cheap OBO. 250-352-2226APARTMENT SIZE FRIDGE $100; pingpong table $100; 2 kid’s snowpack sleeping bags $35 each; wicker chair $35. 825-4488STARCHOICE HD RECEIVER, plus regular receiver, and DISH, $100; large, non-CSA woodstove. 250-226-7172ROLLEIMATIC B&W ENLARGER, set up for 35 mm, $50; Still-in-box tortilla press, $10. Laran 250-505-5856ELECTRIC TRUCK $700; heavy duty man doors for shop $25 each; new dust collector for shop, half price, $225. 250-226-7990TELEMARK SKI 190 boots, size 10; table saw, like new. 250-352-3517100,000 BTU KEROSENE blast heater for use in ventilated areas. Works great. $125. 250-352-3860200 GALLON POTABLE water tank and fittings. Used one month, like new. $250. 250-505-2797VINYL RECORDS: BUY, sell, trade; amps, turntables, speakers; 1995 Cutlass $150. 226-6783BD KILOWATTS WITH O1 bindings+skins; Karhu Ryders with 7tm bindings+skins; 33’ chainsaw bar+chain. 250-505-2725LARGE SIZE DEEPFREEZE for sale, $100, you pick it up. 509-0745OSBURN WOODSTOVE REGENT 1500 $400; 2 Montecarlo micro-ceiling fans 24”; 4 retro lunch counter stools; 2 retro chrome kitchen chairs; 4 hanging glass lights, semi-industrial type. 250-359-6946TIRE RIMS FOR 2007 17”GMC truck; large working freezer; champion juicer attachments. 250-355-2269CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10%

off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591.NEW NORWOOD SAWMILLS - LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34” diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quick-cycle-saw-ing increases efficiency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT - FREE Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Incredible end-of-season factory discounts on various models/sizes. Plus FREE DELIVERY to most areas. CALL FOR CLEARANCE QUOTE AND BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

STEEL BUILDING SALE... SPECIALS from $4 to $11/sq.ft. Great pricing on ABSOLUTELY every model, width and length. Deposit holds for spring delivery. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1-800-668-5422.**HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348.

MISC. WANTEDHOME BREAD MAKER requires maple board 24in square, 15-20mm thick, for kneading dough. Phil 352-3758WANTED: SLALOM RACING skiis 165; extension, extra long pruning shears for tree pruning. 352-9437CONTAINERS FOR 2” X 2” photo slides. Thanks! Mike 505-3262ELECTRIC BASS GUITAR for 13 year old beginner, record player for 7 year old girl. 250-825-9388WORK BENCH AND 2 vices; downhill ski poles 125cm or 130cm. 352-9437FREE WORKING CHRISTMAS lights. If you don’t want them, we will use them. Jenn 250-352-3806WANTED: 30-40 GALLON electric hot water tank. Elements not needed. It’s for offgrid application. 354-9117FURNITURE WANTED: CAN pick up. Please call Davis at 250-354-9573. Anything helps. ThanksLOOKING FOR FREE/VERY cheap mirrors, all shapes or sizes though pre-fer no scratches. Will pick-up. 250-505-0132NIKON, CONTAX, LEICA, Alpa and other old film cameras wanted for my collection. 250-355-2407 [email protected] MACHINE WANTED in good condition for lady on disabil-ity. Nelson area, can pick-up. 250-352-0798USED OR NEW mirrors, glass needed for art projects. Any sizes. Will pick up. 250-325-0766LOOKING FOR LARGE chunks of carpet to put on my garden. 250-354-7892OUTDATED PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER, supplies. Old 35mm cameras. Fred at 352-2129, [email protected] WANTED (DONATED) in good condition to take to Cuba for Cuban family. 250-352-9788 (eve-nings)

MUSIC & DANCEBASS GUITAR FOR 13 year old begin-ner, record player for 7 year old girl. 250-505-4071GIANNINI 1/2 SIZE classical guitar, excellent condition, $100; Sonor boom

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FREEAURORA TURNER AND Luc Fortin-Leroux wish to announce the birth of Kian Tekao Bear Leroux! Born September 18th, 2010 at 10:49a.m. 7lbs., 14oz. and 51cm. Home-birthed in Sooke, BC. Proud grandparents are Barb Brandel, Barry Turner, and Lianne and Lucian Leroux

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SERVICESPETS & LIVESTOCKMUSIC AND DANCE VEHICLESVEHICLESTIRES/PARTS/OTHERcymbal stand, $70. Jordan 250-608-3548KENWOOD 5 DISK CD player in fine condition for sale. $50. Phone 250-825-9282PEDAL-STEEL GUITARIST SEEKING local opportunities. Country, Rock, Jam-Band (Neil Young, Buck Owens, Manassas) Michael 354-1412

OTHERFIND THE PERFECT gift for any out-door enthusiast. Check out ‘Nelson knife and tool’ at the Trading Company building on Baker Street. Thurs, Fri and Sat, 9 - 5p.m.

PERSONALSFREE TO TRY. LOVE * MONEY * LIFE. #1 Psychics! *1-877-478-4410* $3.19 min. 18+ *1-900-783-3800* NOW HIRING.

DATING SERVICE. LONG-TERM/SHORT-TERM Relationships, FREE CALLS. 1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chat-lines. Local Single Ladies.1-877-804-5381. (18+).

PETS & LIVESTOCKKITTENS 12 WEEKS OLD. 3 black, 1 grey tabby, 1 orange tabby. Housetrained. $25 each. Call Ryan 359-8061PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING with TLC. Pinky’s Pet Parlour, 536 Ward St., Nelson. Monthly Specials! 250-551-5501DOG CRATE X-LARGE, great condi-tion was $140, selling for $70. 352-3033GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES. vet checked, first shots done, dewormed. $475 each. 250-265-3320ADORABLE YORKIE/CHIHUAHUA PUPS. Ready to go Jan 7th. Reserve. 352-9694HYPOALLERGENIC DWARF BUUNY lives like indoor cat in winter. Litter trained. All supplies included. Cuddly! 250-352-6120

FREE 2 MONTHS old kittens, very healthy, litter trained. Sweet and cute. 250-359-7772LOVE ANIMALS? LOVE a career as an Animal Health Technologist. On-campus working farm. Small town environment. 2-year diploma program. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview, Alberta. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

RVS-SLEDS BIKES7.5’ CAMPER. FRIDGE, stove and fur-nace all working. No leaks. Taking offers to $500. 250-354-7411FIRST $12,000 TAKES 2 snowmobiles and trailer, mint condition Yamaha 1000 and Arctic Cat M1000 including covers. 250-355-0069TWO WHEELIN’ EXCITEMENT! Motorcycle Mechanic Program. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Hands-on training for street, off-road, dual sport bikes. Write 1st year apprenticeship exam. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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ORCA TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 505-0612CHILDCARE AND ELDERCARE by 60+ woman. Week-ends and nights even. 250-551-0242FIREFLY CLEANING: HOME, Yardwork, Clutter-Busting. From tidying to total overhauls. Fast, friendly, reliable. Eco-options. 250-505-6160CARPET CLEANING: BOOK now for pre-Christmas! Low moisture so carpets dry quickly, proven healthier and leaves a clean fresh smell. West Kootenay Cleaning Solutions. 352-5632 or 509-1552CLARITY CLEANING SERVICE - great value! Efficient, experienced, thorough, mindful! Eco-friendly products! Good references. Amanda 250-505-0271

SPORTS EQUIPMENTADRIEN BURTON PAINTING: Experienced, Free estimates. No HST until 2011! Also available for sub-con-tracting. 250-229-2108137 ATLANTIS SNOWBOARD with flow bindings $90. 250-359-6606LINE ERIC POLLARD PRO reverse-camber skis 2008/09 w/Size Medium Fritschi-Freeride A/T Bindings. $500 All Good-Condition. 250-551-2647158 BACK COUNTRY prior split board, comes with skins and bindings. Used 3 times, $850. 250-354-8816NEW ROOSIGNOL B4 190cm skis, Fritchi freeeride bindings Scarpa Denali boots 4sale. $1000. 551-1563SKI BOOTS 7.5 size, Tecnica, only $30. Call 250-352-3910TELEMARK EQUIPMENT FOR women: Vahallas 153 Powdersticks skis with G3 Targa new binding, Garmond Elektra women boots size 23.5, all good condi-tion $485. Can also be sold separately. Contact Justine 250-352-0343TWO BIKE (ALSO holds mini motor-bike) rack, bumper mount, brand new, Graber #1072, $100. 825-4643SCARPA DENALI XT Touring boots - Mens sizez 8/9. Used 5-10 times, mint. $250 OBO. 551-3833CYCLEOPS INDOOR BIKE trainer. Magneto type. Fits road or mountain bikes. $100. Call 352-5629VOLKL GOTAMA SKIS. 190cm. Great

powder/ backcountry ski. $500 OBO. 250-365-2600KIDS SCRATCH PRO 138 ski’s and boots 7; snowboard, bindings and boots 6; Nike snowboard boots 6 new. 250-354-1069BURTON VAPOR SNOWBOARD 163. Very light and expensive. $250. Call 250-509-0426

TIRES/PARTS/OTHERSNOW TIRES!! NOKIAN 225/60/R16 on universal rims. Used 1 season on Honda Odyssey. $450 for 4. 250-352-22974 P215 75R 14 all season tires on rims $250. 4 16” rims 100. Call 250-825-93134 NORDIC WINTER Tires, P20570R14, on Ford rims, $120. New Yaris Hood Deflector, 2008-2010, $60. 250-359-79334 NOKIAN 175/70R13 winter tires. Used in town only 2 winters. $200. Phone 354-7909COOPER WINTER TIRES - 95% tread, barely used, 195/60/R15. From KIA Spectra. $350. 250-352-0960175/70/R13 WINTER TIRES on winter rims $160, used 1 season only. Urgently need to sell. 250-229-5346GAS TANK FOR Toyota Corolla 1989 to 1993 in excellent condition. $160. Call 250-354-80304 WINTER TIRES studded on rims. 5 Bolt 195/70R/14. Excellent condition Fit Toyota Camry. $300 firm. 250-352-569616” ALLOY RIMS: to fit 1996-2006 Dodge Caravan. $100/set. Phone 505-8026TONNEAU COVER FOR Toyota Tacoma 2005-newer. Hard poly, one-piece lifting. Undercover brand. Locking, watertight. $600 OBO. 250-551-5683GOOD WINTER TIRES 215 70 15 on Winter Rims for Sanoma/Chev S10. 250-226-6834DOUBLECROSS TOWERS TO fit Yakima roof racks for Dodge Caravan. Paid $175, asking $80. 250-352-70354 TUBELESS RADIALS on rims. P175/80R13 M5. 352-2672

2 COOPER WEATHER Master winters 195/70R14. New. $200; 2 Magnagrip Winter Mark winters 195/70R14. Excellent condition. $75; $225 for all 4. Phone 352-9924 eveningsWINTER TIRES 4 Toyo 215-75-16 used, 80% tred left $140; Satellite Dish - Stand plus B/V dish. 352-62214 ALUMINUM 5 bolt Chevy rims $40. 250-229-5315

VEHICLES1927 CHEV ROADSTER rod proj-ect, engine trans front end done, plus original parts $4000 OBO. 250-359-69771991 4RUNNER. 4 door. Tow pack-age. 6cyl 18mpg. New front panels, water pump, engine. $3800. 250-505-33811991 HONDA ACCORD, reliable, 4 door, great shape, standard, mags, summer and winter tires included. 250-505-28501998 FORD F 150 4 x 4, excellent con-dition, extra rims 196,000kms, 5 speed, $4999. Joel 250 -509-19461991 PONTIAC FIREFLY. 43mpg runs great, well maintained, newer snow tires, and summer tires on rims too! Manual transmission, 2 door. $1095. 250-352-38601999 SUBARU LEGACY Outback. Low mileage, excellent condition. $6500. 250-353-28961998 SUBARU IMPREZA 5 door, 5 speed, AWD, excellent condition, win-ter tires. Asking $3750 OBO. 250-354-85121996 SUBARU LEGACY AWD. Summers and winters on rims. Well maintained, 240,000kms, $4000 OBO. 250-505-20621996 SUBARU LEGACY Wagon: AWD, Standard, New Exhaust, Struts, A/S, Winters, Axle, Battery, $4500. 250-366-41051989 TOYOTA CAMRY wagon. Parts car. Engine runs. $300 OBO. 250-354-1018 after 5p.m.1995 FORD TAURUS Station Wagon. V-6, auto, “offers”. Must sell. Cheap! 250-359-77562004 SUBARU OUTBACK, 44,500kms, 4 -cylinder, 4 mounted summer and win-

ter tires, white and titanium, $14,900. 250-352-67621985 VW VANAGON, great deal for smooth running travel/family van with bed. Summers/winters. $2400. 250-355-26462001 CHEVROLET TRACKER, green, 4-door, automatic, good shape, 154,00kmd, good winters (+summers), Kaslo, $4200. 353-74271994 CHEVYBLAZER 302,000KMS. Some rust on the body but still runs great. $2000 OBO. Call 354-33701999 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4x4. 208,000km, summers and winters on rims incl. $5000 OBO. 352-92411999 4DR EXPLORER. 4WD, auto, alarm, mp3, winter and summer tires, 171,000kms. $5000 OBO. 250-354-7892GREAT WINTER VEHICLE 1989 Suburban 4X4. Well maintained $1500. Phone 250-353-19821979 FORD PICK-UP Step Side, Strong, Rebuilt 302, $2000. Leave mes-sage 250-505-45301989 FORD 250 4x4, 460 Engine, XLT Larieta, Propane. For Parts. 250-352-25222010 TUNDRA IS a one owner vehicle. Purchased in June, been driven for only three months. I moved and no longer need a truck. Some extras on it: costume billet grill all around, tinted win-dows, front light bar, truck tool box, and a 3” lift kit that’s not yet installed. The truck is pearl brown outside and tan and black on the inside. SR5 4 door, 4◊4, two bucket seats in the front. Hoping to sell, but open to a payment transfer done or whatever might work best for you . Han Martin 707-853-61642006 HONDA ELEMENT awd, 48,000km, auto, air, power options, sil-ver, new winter tires, great condition, $19,500. 250-509-18801992 CHEVY REGCAB 4X4 200km 305V8 Autotrany at hubs pwlocks/windows canopy $1950 OBO. Cell 509-1123

WORK WANTEDMAN WITH TRUCK. hauling, moving, general labour. contact 250 354 9041 pls. leave msg.

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RESIDENTIAL SNOW REMOVAL. Guaranteed service. 7 days/week. Limited bookings. Book now! Free estimates. 250-354-7140 www.sunrisesealcoat-ing.ca/snow.htm

HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES and mom’s helper. I am a versatile, energetic and trustworthy woman living in Nelson. I am available to help you in your home. $15-20/hr. References available. Call Veronique at 250-777-0755


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HOSPITAL BED $200, powered, good condition. 250-352-2664HIDE A BED full size $250. 250-352-9847POSITIVE APPAREL THRIFT Store 721 Front St now accepting furniture Mon ñ Sat 10-5 Sun 1-5VELVET, DARKER PURPLE color micro-fiber love seat for sale. $240 OBO. [email protected] or call 780-619-4401GOOD QUALITY FURNITURE: Solid oak antique desk with 3 drawers, $200; 2 nice oak antique desk chairs, $150 each; attractive solid maple set, including single bed plus head and foot boards, desk, hutch and chair, ideal for youth bedroom, $450. 250-354-1120DESK - EXECUTIVE corner style with two sets of drawers/filing cabi-net 75”x75” $200 OBO. Call 250-352-1806MATCHING PINE DESK and dresser with mirror. $200 for both. Can deliver locally. 352-5544NEARLY NEW: SINGLE mattress and wood frame, 36” round wooden table, chairs, more. Offers. 352-9630

HOME & GARDENSTRAW AND MULCHING Hay. Delivery anywhere in the West Kootenay. Farmer Direct Wayne 226-7276, 226-7054.

REAL ESTATE1 ACRE OF flat land @ Erie Pit. Large shop with power. Well & Septic. $135,000. David Gentles 250-354-8225. Nelson Realty

MIRROR LAKE. LEVEL .86 acres. Lake Views, privacy, 3 bdrm, wood accents. Gambrel Style. $375,000. David Gentles 250-354-8225. Nelson Realty

LONGBEACH. 4-LEVEL SPLIT 3-4 bdrm. Great spaces, deck, 1/2 acre lot, treed, gardens, private, seasonal brook. $389,900. David Gentles 250-354-8225. Nelson Realty

MOUNTAIN STATION. 0.84 acres just outside City limits. Valley views & sunsets. $250,000.00 David Gentles 250-354-8225. Nelson Realty

BLEWETT ACREAGE: 36 acres with many building sites. Split by May & Jenny Road plus access off Blewett Road. $465,000. David Gentles 250-354-8225. Nelson Realty

SLOCAN RIVER FRONT. 1.78 level acres. 260 feet of frontage. UG ser-vices @ lot line. Build now. 30 mins to Nelson or Castlegar. $225,000. no HST. Burke Jones 250-354-8515 Nelson RealtyCOUGAR BLUFFS. SPECTACULAR Views. 83.5 acres. Numerous des-ignated building sites. A wilderness retreat, yet close to Slocan Valley amenities. $324,900. Burke Jones 250-354-8515 Nelson Realty

CREEK SIDE RETREAT. 1 acre of flat buildable land backs onto riparian zone of Winlaw Creek. Private well. Power at lot line. $99,000. Burke Jones 250-354-8515 Nelson Realty

KOOTENAY LAKE FRONT. Custom 3 bdrm 4 bath, full level walk-out basement, view decks. 22x44 work-shop, triple & single garages & car-port. Park-like private gated 1.64 acres. Call Burke Jones 250-354-8515 Nelson Realty

RIVERFRONT. 1.48 LEVEL acres. 325’ on Slocan River. New 2188 sqft 3 bdrm rancher. Geotherm in-floor heat

BLEWETT. PRIVATE RETREAT - 2.46 acres. Terraced gardens, 3 bdrm 2000 sqft rancher, hobby room, workshop. Spacious living. $425,000. David Gentles 250-354-8225. Nelson Realty

LONGBEACH. 2.5 ACRES. Solid post & beam. 2+ bdrms, office, 3 bath, 2 kitchens, suite potential. Outbuildings. Covered view deck. $479,900. David Gentles 250-354-8225. Nelson Realty

QUICK POSSESSION. UPHILL 3 bdrm, 3 bath, summer kitchen, suite potential. Separate “studio”. 50x120 fertile lot. $490,000. David Gentles 250-354-8225. Nelson Realty

ERIE CREAK FRONT. Level .26 acres. 4 bdrm, 3 bath, spacious 2 storey home. 2800 sqft & 1900 sqft unfinished basement. Open Kitchen/family room. Formal living & din-ing rooms. Carport, covered porch. $395,000. David Gentles 250-354-8225. Nelson Realty.

UPHILL RANCHER. 3 bdrm 2 bt Landscaped, level fenced lot. Suite potential. Great location. $365,000. David Gentles 250-354-8225. Nelson Realty

6-MILE. 3-4 BDRM, 100x183 terraced back yard, possible inlaw suite, deck, carport. $299,000. David Gentles 250-354-8225. Nelson Realty

60X110 CORNER LOT. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, basement, carport, level entry. Expansion potential. $249,000. David Gentles 250-354-8225. Nelson Realty

TIDY 2-3 BDRM mobile, addition & view deck. Lower 6-mile. Quick pos-session. $44,500. David Gentles 250-354-8225. Nelson Realty

MOBILE HOME NEEDING a talented renovator. 2 bdrm, 1 bath. Value priced. $29,500. David Gentles 250-354-8225. Nelson Realty

5 FLAT, UN-ZONED accessible acres in Vallican, fully treed: $175,000. PaulShreenan.com or 250-509-0920. RE/MAX RHC Realty.LUXURY SILVERTON WATERFRONT on 9+ acres with dock: $809,900. PaulShreenan.com or 250-509-0920. RE/MAX RHC Realty.GORGEOUS STRAW-BALE, POST & Beam on 2.29 North-Shore acres: $570,000. PaulShreenan.com or 250-509-0920. RE/MAX RHC Realty.NEW, FULL WARRANTY luxury 3 bedroom on 1.86 acres: $479,900. PaulShreenan.com or 250-509-0920. RE/MAX RHC Realty.8.5ACRE FROG PEAK view property: $99,900. PaulShreenan.com or 250-509-0920. RE/MAX RHC Realty.BEAUTIFUL TARRYS HORSE-FARM. 3 beds, 7+ acres: $365,000. PaulShreenan.com or 250-509-0920. RE/MAX RHC Realty.SOLAR-POWERED ACREAGE IN water front community: $338,000. PaulShreenan.com or 250-509-0920. RE/MAX RHC Realty.WATERFRONT COMMUNITY BUILDING lot (with dock!): $185,000. PaulShreenan.com or 250-509-0920. RE/MAX RHC Realty.5 ACRE HOBBY Farm across from river in Robson. $380,000. PaulShreenan.com or 250-509-0920. RE/MAX RHC Realty.MORTGAGE HELPER. 1 1/2 storey 3 bdrm, 2 bath home with a 1 bdrm, 1 bath suite. 65x100 corner lot in Uphill. $324,900. [email protected] 250-354-8515COMMERCIAL. CHARACTER 3 bdrm home conversion. Zoned com-

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATEthru house & 2-car garage. Granite counters, custom kitchen, stainless appliances, fireplace, wood accents, vaulted ceilings, ug services, 688 sqft covered decks, fenced side yard, exposed aggregate, paved drive. A must see!! $689,900. Burke Jones 250-354-8515 Nelson Realty

A “MUST SEE” to realize all this property has to offer. Private 5.9 Balfour acres. 4 bdrms, decks, fire-place, games room & more. 30x60 garage. $679,900. Burke Jones 250-354-8515 Nelson Realty

WATERFRONT @ BALFOUR w/Foreshore Lease & 18 slip Marina. .43 level acres. 2 bdrm 2 bath home. $599,000. Adjacent lot available @ $374,500. Burke Jones 250-354-8515 Nelson Realty

4.9 ACRES NEAR Lemon Creek. Large 13 year old 3 bdrm, 3 bath home. Total of 4246 sqft. Includes mobile home. $425,000. Burke Jones 250-354-8515 Nelson Realty

NELSON CITY & Lake Views. Renovated 4 bdrm 3 bath home. Sunken living room w/fireplace, vaulted ceilings. Terraced back yard. $435,000. Burke Jones 250-354-8515 Nelson Realty

HORSE LOVERS DELIGHT. 7.9 acres w/fenced pasture & gardens. 3 bdrm home. Privacy treed. Central to Nelson & Castlegar. Crescent Valley. $365,000. Burke Jones 250-354-8515 Nelson Realty

ERIE CREEK FRONT. .42 level acres. Upgraded 4 bdrm, 3 bath home. 14x20 covered deck. 28x44 lower deck. Tree house w/power. $279,900. Burke Jones 250-354-8515 Nelson RealtyNEWLY RENOVATED SALMO Rancher. Priced to sell 4 bdrm, 2 bath. Fenced level .41 acres, Gardens, workshop. Quick Possession $189,900. Burke Jones 250-354-8515 Nelson Realty

GREAT VALUE BUILDING lot near Balfour. $110,000. .47 acres. Commanding lake views. Ug ser-vices. David Gentles 250-354-8225. Nelson Realty

29 LOT SUBDIVISION IN the City limits. Lot prices start @ $70,000. + HST. Spacious lot sizes. UG ser-vices. City amenities. David Gentles 250-354-8225. Nelson Realty

2 BUILDING LOTS. Expansive lake views, Southern exposure. UG ser-vices. Private beach & Marina access available. .76 acres @ $147,500. 1.02 acres @ $149,500. David Gentles 250-354-8225. Nelson Realty

2.92 ACRES. (3 side-by-side lots) 55 foot well on center lot. 5 minutes west of Salmo. $135,000. David Gentles 250-354-8225. Nelson Realty

UP & DOWN Duplex. 2 blocks off Baker. 3 bdrm & 2 bdrm units. Always rented. Some upgrades are done. $329,000. David Gentles 250-354-8225. Nelson Realty

41 ACRES. PRIVATE. Level bench-es. Old Log structure. Original sep-tic, water & power. Slocan Valley $325,000. David Gentles 250-354-8225. Nelson Realty

SLOCAN RIVER. LEVEL 1 acre with 200 feet of river frontage. UG utilities @ lot line. $249,900. no HST David Gentles 250-354-8225. Nelson RealtyLOG ACCENTS THROUGHOUT. 3,100 sqft, 3 level, 4+ bdrm home. New flooring. Amazing view decks. Organic gardens. .23 acres $549,000. David Gentles 250-354-8225. Nelson Realty

mercial. Located 1 block off Baker. Many opportunities. $349,000. [email protected] 250-354-8225UPPER KASLO. OPEN floor plan, expanded home. covered decks. Bonus room over Garage. 100x125 view Corner Lot. $356,000. [email protected] 250-354-82253.57 LEVEL ACRES adjacent to the banks of the Salmo River South of Salmo. RV Site with power & drilled well. $175,000. No Hst. [email protected]. 250-354-8225SALMO STARTER HOME. 1300 sf rancher. 3 bd, 1.5 bt. Wood fireplace, country kitchen. Level fenced 90 x 120 yard. [email protected] 250-354-82254 BEDROOM HOME on quiet Cul-de Sac in Revelstoke, B.C. Very private back yard, backs on to Mt. Revelstoke National Park. Golf, Downhill and Cross Country Skiing as well as Snowmobiling, all at your doorstep. Many upgrades including custom bathrooms. $450,000. Call to visit or view photos. 250-837-7033

RENTALSNEWLY RENOVATED, AROUND 1200SQFT rancher, 3bed, 2full bath, good size kitchen with lots of cabinets, new stainless steel appliances, wood and tile flooring, sun room and deck with panoramic view of Nelson, roomy mas-ter bedroom/bathroom, lots of closet space. Parking for 4-5 cars. Fruit trees, garden, separate laundry room, $1550+ utilities. 250-509-18802 BEDROOM BALFOUR LAKEVIEW house for rent. Picturesque setting and large decks. N/S, no cats $950/month +utilities [email protected] 250-505-2067PRIVATE NEWER COUNTRY home in Blewett available January 1/2011. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, natural gas in-floor radiant heat, gas cookstove, airtight woodstove, well and septic sys-tem. On private 2.25 forested acres 12 km from Nelson. Five appliances. $1400 per month plus utilities. One-year lease, references and damage deposit required. Non-smokers only. Please call (604)540-6037 or (604)202-11471 BEDROOM HALF-DUPLEX 10 min-utes west of Nelson. $800/month + utili-ties. No Pets [email protected] 250-505-20672 BEDROOM PROCTER on 1/2 acre. Large deck, great views. Pets nego-tiable. [email protected] 250-505-20676500 SQFT LIVING space, 2600 Sqft covered deck, 2 separate suites, 10 rooms, 3 levels, $3000/month 357-2466, ymirpalace.comNEWER QUALITY COTTAGE near Winlaw, Slocan Valley. Quiet, secure, with valley views. Max 2 people. 250-226-0034COSY, RUSTIC, OFFGRID cabin near Slocan. $250 plus maintenance work. Communication skills an asset. 226-73111 BDRM SELF-CONTAINED suite. Carbonate St. heritage home. $800/month, incl heat/elec. W/D, N/P, N/P, N/S. 250-551-0184SPACIOUS SUITE FOR rent. One bedroom, full kitchen.Washer/dryer. No Smoking/pets. Partially furnished. $800 including utilities/cable. 250-352-08502-BEDROOM UPHILL SUITE. Bright, spacious, high ceilings, beautiful loca-

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Lorne Westnedge & Drew Evans: THE TEAM THAT WORKS -- FOR YOU!

250-505-2606 [email protected]

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Web-site. www.nelsonrealestate.com Each office is independently owned and operated $499,000 mls #K196209

DOWNTOWN HERITAGE CHARMERLate Victorian style 4 bed. 2 bath family home sits on a level, landscaped lot very close to downtown. Same owner for over 30 years,this restored and updated home must truly be seen to be appreciated!

$275,000 mls#K195531

LAKEVIEW LOTOutstanding views of Kootenay Lake from this private view lot.Included are cabin with deck, bath house, installed septic system, developed water sys-tem, excellent building sites, tranquility, plenty of sun!

$995,000 mls #K192843

VALLEY PARADISE!New 5,000 sq.ft. custom home on 18.5 acres with pasture land in pristine private valley. Stunning mountain views, between Slocan/Silverton. Bamboo/cork floors, 9’ ceilings, 4 bed. 3 bath. List goes on!

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITYCommercial building with highway access and off-street parking lo-cated in downtown Nelson is an ex-cellent investment or development opportunity.

$549,000 mls# K3900455

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tion. Avail. Jan 1, $835/mo, 250-354-75632 BDRM DUPLEX near Blewett School. N/S, N/P. Stove/Fridge. $750 plus utili-ties. References. 250-352-5217 until 8p.m.4 BEDROOM AT 6 MILE Great family home, carport, large cov-ered deck. No pets. $1200/month [email protected] 250-505-2067DEC 1ST. ROOM in Rosemont. $400 +1/3 utilities. N/S N/P. 551-1337 eve-ningsBEAUTIFUL, LUXURY LONG-TERM 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath rental on Stanley St. in Nelson, 2 blocks up from Baker St. New appliances, laundry, large plasma TV, cable, internet, covered parking, big windows and small patio. Furnished or unfurnished. $1750/mnth + utilities. Photos available. 250-551-0878TWO BEDROOM HOUSE for rent near Slocan City. $850 + utilities. 250-229-2356TWO BEDROOMS IN beautiful straw-bale home 10 min from Nelson. Wood heat, privacy. Jan 1st/15th. 250-505-0945ONE BEDROOM BASEMENT suite for rent Dec to March 31st, $700/month incl utilities; Main floor suite, 3 bdrms, December to March 31st, $1100 incl utilities. Can be partially furnished for extra charge. 250-505-7614

NEWLY RENOVATED 3 Bdrm Trailer Home, F/S, W/D. Close to bus, on it’s own lot. Dec.1/10. $850/mnth + utilities. 250-352-7492ROOM FOR RENT in Nelson home, $550/month. Contact 250-505-4375 or email [email protected] for detailsYMIR 1 BDRM house for rent. Wood/electric heat, carport, fireplace. $650 + dd. Call 403-826-62703 BEDROOM HOUSE in lower Fairview. Hardwood floors, large kitchen, deck, carport. N/S, N/P, $1300/month [email protected] 250-505-2067

RENTALS - COMMBEAUTIFUL, DOWNTOWN , stand alone building for lease. 2300 sq. ft., 601 Kootenay St. Please phone for details; 250-825-9932OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in Nelson, $317/month, includes internet. Call Jim 250-352-3385 or Mitch 250-352-1414

RENTALS WANTEDSINGLE 40+ EMPLOYED woman requires affordable accomodation. Quiet, clean, respectful. Contact Deborah [email protected] 250-354-7211

EX ARMY RESERVE vet, attending Selkirk college, looking for rental or housesitting. No pets, have allergies. References. Trustworthy. 250-769-1650MATURE, RESPONSIBLE WORKING couple seeking house rental for April 1, 2011 within 20kms of Nelson N/S, N/P, references. 250-354-3860

SHARED ACCOM.1 TO 2 people to share a lakefront home at 8 mile. $500 per room, inc utilities. 250-402-8497 msg

REAL ESTATE RENTALS WANTED

OBITUARY NOTICE

AMOR, Arthur Walborne born September 28, 1925 in Semans, Saskatchewan, passed away November 22, 2010 in Kelowna, BC. Survived by his sons Brian (Lori), Russ (Carolyn); daughters Michelle (Neil), Margaret (Rob); grandchildren Steven, Donovan, Andrea, Dylan, Richard, Andrew; g r e a t - g r a n d c h i l d r e n Cheyla, Alexander; sisters Margaret, Alice, Trudi; brother Cyril. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 1st, at 1:00 p.m. at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kalano Club of Kelowna, 2108 Vasile Road, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6H5 in memory of Art would be appreci-ated. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com. Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, (250) 762-2299.

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