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Bhutan bound!
by Nelson BeckerLocal teacher Heather Robertson
is going to Bhutan to teach.. Bhutan is a Himalayan country located north of India It is hard to travel to because tourism is restricted, controlled and costs $250 a day.
Bhutan had been a Buddhist king-
dom but the king did not wait for the people to demand democracy and helped to convert the country to a democratic system.
Some years ago a reporter asked the King of Bhutan what the Gross National Product of Bhutan was. The king replied that measuring a country’s
success by dollars is not really accurate. He suggested a better measurement would be Gross National Happiness.
For more information about Heather’s journey, her need of sup-port from our local community and about Gross National Happiness, turn to page 2.
Nelson teacher, Heather Robertson
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Local teacher to teach in Bhutanby Heather Robertson
After a fruitless search on the Internet for inspiring projects or travel, I typed « Teach in Bhutan » into the search engine. Up popped Bhutan Canada’s Teach in Bhutan webpage. Less than a year later I will be volunteer-ing for the Bhutan Canada Foundation as a teacher.
It all began for me several years ago with a student choos-ing Gross National Happiness as the subject for his grade 12 French Immersion speaking exam. What is GNH? In Bhutan it is a concept that is an alternative to the prac-tice of measuring the qual-ity of life through the Gross Domestic Product. GNH has four pillars: sustainable
development, promotion and preservation of culture, con-servation of environment and good governance. Education is seen as the thread weaving the pillars into practices that underlie the education sys-tem.
Today I am preparing for a year in a rural setting where school is taught in English, students and teachers wear national dress to class, medi-tate in the mornings, and live in basic conditions. Tucked between India and Tibet, not far from Nepal, Bhutan is a mountainous kingdom that is quickly making its way in to the modern world. Now a democracy Bhutan has an education system that was developed in concert with
Canadian educators. The Ministry of Education in Bhutan is striving to offer Bhutanese students a mod-ern education while maintain-ing Buddhist values of the country. The Bhutan Canada Foundation is helping Bhutan to meet the needs of this new system by providing a num-ber of native English speaking teachers each year.
Travel to Bhutan is lim-ited to overland via India or air into Paro. With the high altitudes and difficulties of travelling into this remote country, supplies for school children are limited. I am raising funds in order to send schools supplies ahead of my departure. Notebooks, paper, chalk, pens and pencils are
not readily available to stu-dents.
Although I will be mak-ing a local wage in Bhutan, around three to four hundred dollars per month, I have many expenses, including travel from Nelson, vac-cinations, health insurance, food, rent and furnishing my living quarters and kitch-en. Currently, I am partici-pating in a Bhutan Canada Foundation fundraising event. If I raise five hundred dol-lars for the Foundation by December 17th, a donor will purchase my return flight from Bangkok to Paro. I would be thrilled to raise more for the foundation.
Are you interested in assisting Heather Robertson in her fundraising efforts?
Interested in helping to send school supplies to Bhutan?Please contact Heather at 250-359-5960 or
To donate to the Bhutan Canada Foundation and Heather’s Druk Air flight to Paro, you can go online by clicking the “Donate Now” button on the BCF homepage at http://www.bhutancanada.org
You can also make your donation by calling the BCF office at (416)
572-3767. Please make sure to include Heather Robertson’s name in the “comment section” on any donation. Please be aware that all donations need to be received by Dec.17, 2012. Should you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact her at [email protected].
Labour Film Festival Saturday, Nov. 24, 3 p.m. short films and 7 p.m. feature documentary at Expressions, 554 Ward Street
The Canadian Labour International Film Festival (CLiFF) will play across Canada, in parts of the United States, and, for the first time, will screen in the Kootenays.
The festival has two events, a matinee at 3 p.m .which will showcase four films: “A Day in the Life of
Your Taxes” (Canada); “Drink ‘Em Dry” (Canada); “It’s About Respect” (Canada); and “Milk, Honey and Tomatoes” (Netherlands).
The evening event begins at 7 p.m. and will feature the documentary “We Are Wisconsin” (U.S.A.).
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CommunityNewsMinister of Community,
Sport and Cultural Development, Bill Bennett, announced Tuesday that Cabinet has approved the incorporation of Jumbo as a mountain resort municipality. A municipal council has been appointed for a term ending Nov. 30, 2014, and an interim corporate officer has also been named and will serve until the first council meeting of the new municipality.
Appointed as Jumbo’s first mayor and council-
lors are Greg Deck, Nancy Hugunin and Steve Ostrander. Phil Taylor will be the interim corporate officer, ensuring that the municipality is opera-tional by its incorporation date of Feb. 19, 2013.
Jumbo Glacier Resort’s Master Development Agreement was approved in March 2012, following a 20-year review process and extensive consultation that informed and developed the Environmental Assessment Certificate, Resort Master
Plan and Master Development Agreement.
In 2009, the Regional District of East Kootenay requested that the B.C. gov-ernment incorporate Jumbo as a mountain resort munic-ipality. In May 2012, gov-ernment amended the Local Government Act to clarify provincial authority to incor-porate a mountain resort municipality, whether or not there are residents in the area at the time of incorporation.
The year-round ski resort
will be located at the foot of Jumbo Mountain and Jumbo Glacier, 55 km west of Invermere. The $450-mil-lion resort is planned in three phases and will ultimately include 5,500 bed-units in a 104-hectare resort base area. It is projected to provide approximately 3,750 person years of construction employ-ment and create 750 to 800 permanent full-time jobs.
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Jumbo becomes mountain resort municipality
For better or worse the whole construction industry is regulated by the National Building Code and its sister document, the BC Building Code, here in this province. So, these obstacles that are thwarting your efforts to “go green” are, to a large extent, the result of prohibi-tions in the Building Code. Fortunately, although not in time for your project, there
I am currently building a straw bale house and trying to use as many green and recycled building components as I can to reduce the waste stream and increase energy efficien-cies in the house. However, there are a lot of rules and regulations that prevent or limit my options. For instance, I’ve been told that I can’t use composting toilets or recycled windows. It looks to me like the building industry is lagging behind the push for energy conservation and the green revolution. Would you agree?Home Front by Bill Lynch,
Paul Muntak & Steve Cannon is a commitment from the province to reduce the barri-ers to green building alterna-tives. In fact, B.C. has taken the lead in “building green” among other provinces as part of its commitment to reduce emissions related to buildings and construction.
The Office of Housing and Construction has been commissioned by the pro-vincial government to create a new green building code. When complete, the new
regulation should remove many of the existing code barriers that now restrict or deny the use of technol-ogy like composting toilets, recycled building materials, and innovative insulation materials.
The new green building code will also address the bigger concepts of energy self- sufficiency by encour-aging the use of on-site renewable resources, com-munity energy planning,
energy efficient technology, indoor air filtration, low emissive adhesives, seal-ants/paint products, heat reclamation and re-use of waste water. The new green code promises to reduce the administrative red tape that currently frustrates people who want to build with alter-nate green technologies.
Up to date information on building safety standards is available at http://www.housing.gov.bc.ca/building/
opinionKtunaxa announce November 30 as filing date for judicial review of Jumbo Resort
The Ktunaxa Nation have announced Friday Nov. 30 as the filing date of an applica-tion for judicial review of the approval of Jumbo Glacier Resort. The Ktunaxa Nation will submit their filing with the BC Supreme Court in
Vancouver, where a contin-gent of Ktunaxa leadership will also make a public state-ment. In conjunction with the filing, a rally will take place in Cranbrook BC, where it is intended the court proceed-ings will ultimately be held.
Once a court date is set, a judge will hear arguments from the Ktunaxa on how the approval of the resort repre-sents a desecration of a prin-cipal Ktunaxa sacred site, the likely undoing of Ktunaxa tra-ditional spiritual and religious
practices, and consequently a significant and unjustifiable violation of Ktunaxa constitu-tional rights.
For more information visit www.beforejumbo.com
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What do you think of Jumbo? Go to our survey on page 14 to voice your opinion.
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Environmental group slams Jumbo announcementThe West Kootenay
EcoSociety blasted the BC Liberals for the latest move in a 23-year fight over the Jumbo Valley, saying the pronouncement of a new Municipality was bad for democracy, the environment, and the economy.
“It’s an insult to the majority of Kootenay resi-dents, who have made it clear that we need more Grizzly habitat, not more resorts,” said David Reid, Executive Director of the environmen-tal group. “Regional grizzly populations would take a seri-ous hit with this proposal, and so would mom-and-pop wil-derness tourism businesses.”
In the latest move, Minister Bill Bennett exer-cised a new clause in the Local Government Act to pro-nounce a new municipality in the Jumbo Valley. Bennett, Minister of Community, Sport,
and Cultural Development, appointed three people to act as the municipal council. A ski resort proposal for the area 55 km west of Invermere has been the subject of a decades-long fight.
The provincial appoin-tees will have the same privileges and responsibili-ties as elected officials. The Union of British Columbia Municipalities passed a resolution in September opposing the creation of so-called Mountain Resort Municipalities.
“It’s nonsense to call something a municipality when there are literally no human inhabitants,” said Reid. “This is a terrible prec-edent that allows the province to make local land use deci-sions through their appointed council. These appointees, whatever their merits may be, aren’t accountable to
local citizens.”The proposal has some
additional obstacles to over-come before it could move forward. The Ktunaxa First Nation has announced they will go to court to protect the valley as part of the Qat’Muk Declaration. Financing for the $900 million project has not been secured despite a
European fundraising jun-ket that Minister Bennett joined.
Reid vowed that residents of the Kootenays would con-tinue to fight. “We’re confi-dent that the determination our community will keep Jumbo Valley wild forever.”
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dr. scienceChristine Humphries
Will the sun shine tomorrow?
Many travellers trying to fly out of the Castlegar airport at this time of year check the weather fore-cast before their flight hoping for sunshine on the day of their departure. Unfortunately, despite fore-casts for sunshine, it seems like forecasting the weather, and flying out of Castlegar, is not so predictable. I
talked to an expert in weath-er forecasting, Dr. Robert Humphries (yes, he is related, my uncle), who did his Ph.D. in Meteorology. He told me that weather forecasting is tough business. Forecasting weather six hours in advance can be very accurate, 24hrs in advance is risky, three days in advance is riskier, and anything beyond that is a flip of the coin. A forecast generally includes predic-tions on the pressure, tem-perature, rainfall and cloud cover expected. Numerical models are used to generate a forecast. These numeri-
cal models solve a set of equations that describe the change of temperature, wind speed, humidity and pressure to generate an objective fore-cast of the future state of the atmosphere. To generate a good forecast, meteorologists first need a very accurate pic-ture of current weather con-ditions. These weather data can come from direct obser-vations at weather stations or from satellite and radar imag-es. Accurate data is impor-tant because even a small error in the input data into the numerical model can cause large errors in the forecast.
Meteorologists sometimes use an ensemble forecast, a collection of many dif-ferent forecasts generated from slightly different ini-tial inputs, to calculate the probability of a forecast. If the forecasts are simi-lar, then the probability of the forecast being correct is high. However, if slight changes to the initial condi-tions result in very different forecasts, the likelihood of the forecast being accurate is lower. For a lot more information on weather forecasting, see www.metoffice.com/research/nwp
Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Christine Humphries, a molecular biologist
Protesters march against the Jumbo Resort in 2004
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Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program announces new delivery modelAfter extensive stake-
holder and First Nations engagement during the spring and summer of 2012, followed by a thor-ough analysis of the short-listed options, the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) steering committee in the Columbia region is ready to roll out the new delivery model. It aims to strengthen the Program’s regional independence and decision making, while retaining strong links with the Program partners.
“We really tried to get
the best of both worlds,” say FWCP public repre-sentatives Dave White and Rick Morley. “Stakeholders and First Nations told us they wanted more region-al decision making, and the steering committee truly believes that the new model will achieve this while retaining close links to the partners so that the FWCP can benefit from their considerable in-kind support, such as legal, con-tracting and administration services.”
The three Program
partners behind the FWCP in the Columbia region are BC Hydro, the Province of B.C. and Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
A stronger, more regionally focused board will replace the current steering committee struc-ture. The same people who have been guiding this pro-cess and working towards this new model will con-tinue on as board members and, over the course of the next 12 months, will work with the Program partners towards renewing the gov-
ernance documents. These documents detail a vari-ety of operational aspects including reporting rela-tionships, roles and respon-sibilities, representation on technical and steering com-mittees, and communica-tions.
There will also be a designated level fund-ing for project applica-tions from environmental groups, community organi-zations, stakeholders, and First Nations.
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Lemon Creek Archaeology Field School ready for summer Offering evidence of a
First Nation community dat-ing back to 1000 B.C., a site located at Slocan Narrows near Lemon Creek has been the focus of intense archeo-logical research for more than a decade. For the last four years it has also served as the location for an inno-vative archeological field school. Co-Directed by Hamilton College Assistant Professor of Anthropology Nathan Goodale, the pro-gram is located at what is known as the Slocan Narrows Pithouse Village.
Work at the Slocan Narrows will continue in the summer of 2013 as Dr. Goodale and the rest of his team from Hamilton College will again be offer-ing his Archaeology Field School. Three Selkirk College UAS students will have the opportunity to be part of this university-transferable field school.
These students, along with their Hamilton College colleagues, will gain valu-able archaeological experi-ence while earning credits towards a university degree. The experience will offer them preparation for future archaeological field work.
Dr. Goodale has been bringing students to his Archaeology Field School since 2009. He has received support in his work from Hamilton College, the Slocan Valley Heritage Trails Society, Columbia Basin Trust, local Sinixt people, and Selkirk College. In the summer of 2011, two students from Selkirk College’s University Arts and Sciences (UAS) pro-gram participated in the field school receiving outstand-ing training in archaeologi-cal excavation techniques, ethnography, linguistics, and oral traditions of the interior Pacific Northwest
and Upper Columbia River drainage.
Those community members with an interest in this dig or archaeology in general will be pleased to know there will once again be a public archaeology day near the end of the 2013 field season. Students and
the field school team will provide a comprehensive tour of the site, providing a rare opportunity for an insider look at the important archaeological work being conducted right here in the Slocan Valley.
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Left, Alissa Nauman, visiting instructor of Anthropology from Hamilton College, with student.
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The Nelson Police Department was heavily taxed with over 60 calls for service this weekend. Of note, were several calls per-taining to persons within our community apparently suf-fering from various forms of mental illnesses. As the agency of last resort, quite often the Nelson Police Department provides service to citizens that have fallen through the cracks in our community.
The Nelson Police Department will continue to work hard in conjunction with the staff and Kootenay Lake Hospital and Nelson Mental Health and others groups to help those in need. In particular, persons suffer-ing from mental illnesses in combination with drug and alcohol addictions can require considerable resources from the community and profes-sionals alike.
They encourage all of our citizens to maintain patience and assist those in need by contacting the police or other appropriate agencies when you feel someone suffering from a mental illness requires support.
On Friday evening Nov. 16, the Nelson Police Department were summoned to the 7/11 Store in Nelson. Inside a teenager had con-sumed a considerable amount of alcohol and was unable to stand on their own. The per-son in question told police that they had taken a double dose of their medications and had clearly consumed a con-siderable amount of alcohol.
After vomiting inside the store the teenager was moved
to the sidewalk. At that point the young person told police that they were hearing voices inside their head. Police were concerned about the health of the person and thus a decision was made to have the teenager examined by a doctor.
At Kootenay Lake Hospital the teen became so agitated that the police had to restrain the person as they were launching off of the treatment bed, becoming vio-lent with police and attempt-ing to run from the hospital. A parent attended the hospi-tal and assisted to calm the teenager. Eventually, hospi-tal staff were able to calm the teen. The teenager was then left in the excellent care of Kootenay Lake hospital staff. No charges are contemplated from the incident.
While on patrol on Friday night Nov. 16, a Constable of the Nelson Police Department observed a young adult familiar to him in the downtown core. The male was bound by conditions stemming from a recent arrest from the North Okanagan area to refrain from consuming alcohol and to be inside his residence by his court invoked curfew. In this instance the police offi-cer made observations that led him to believe that he had indeed consumed alcohol so he was arrested for breach-ing his North Okanagan release conditions. He was remanded in custody and will appear before a Provincial Court Judge in Nelson on November 19, 2012.
The police officers of the Nelson Police Department
often come across members of the public who have been released from custody after they have promised to abide to conditions.
During the late eve-ning of Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 a male attended the front counter of the Nelson Police Department to make an unusual complaint. The complainant told police that he was unlawfully squat-ting in an abandoned home in Nelson. While he was preparing to bed down for the night one of the other squatters threatened him with bodily harm.
The complainant did not know the suspect and was not interested in seeing him arrested, instead he wanted police to protect him while he gathered his belongings and make his exit. The suspect had vacated the area and his identity was not established. With the help of Nelson Fire and Rescue the abandoned house was secured.
As the complainant had admitted to police that he had been breaking the law by being unlawfully with-in a dwelling house, police checked him on police computers and learned that he was wanted on an out-standing arrest warrant from Eastern Canada. Fortunately, for him those warrants were not enforceable in British Columbia.
The Nelson Police Department are requesting everyone to be vigilant and report suspicious activity in and around vacant homes.
While patrolling the downtown core two offi-cers of the Nelson Police
Department observed three people panhandling and drinking beer in the 300 block of Baker Street. The officers became interested in one male when he announced that he had no identification on him. As the officers had observed him violating the BC Liquor Act he was obliged by law to truthfully identify himself to the officers.
What followed was a long a game of cat and mouse in which he attempt-ed to falsely identify him-self. Although the male as well schooled at the charade of deception he was not able to convince the officers. He was warned that if he failed to accurately identify him-self he would be arrested for obstructing a police offi-cer. He continued to insist that the name he gave police was accurate and was then arrested for obstruction.
After another round of shrewd questioning by the officers he admitted that he had been lying to the officers and divulged his true identity. The male was lying to the officers because he was unlawfully at large from a federal institution. He was serving a six year sentence for multiple armed robberies. He was arrest-ed for being unlawfully at large and on a Canada wide apprehension warrant. The matter of obstructing the officers of the Nelson Police Department is still under investigation. He was held in custody and will be returned to Corrections Canada in due order.
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Nelson Police Reports: mental illness, alcohol, threats and a fugative PoliceNews
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NonProfitNews
Amnesty International’s Write For RightsSaturday, Dec. 8th: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Nelson Public LibrarySunday, Dec. 9th: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Oso Negro Café
Join the world’s largest letter writing event to mark Human Rights Day. Last year, concerned people in 78 countries sent over 1,300,000 messages to human rights violators to support a handful of vulner-
able individuals. In Nelson, people can participate with thousands of other people from all over the world in Amnesty International’s global write-a-thon.
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Community Threads is an opportunity to come together and learn how to do
all sorts of textile arts - knit-ting, crocheting, spinning, sewing, embroidering, felt-
ing, making rugs and moc-casins twice a week at the Nelson & District Women’s Centre at 420 Mill Street.
Women of all ages are making their way through rain and snow to the Women`s Centre, armed with yarn and needles. Once inside the coffee is on and the fun begins! Pull a chair up to the spinning wheel and let Barbara show you how it works. Choose some yarn and learn to knit or crochet. Ever tried spin-ning wool with a drop spin-dle? Karen makes it look deceptively easy on Friday between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Fancy making a quilt? Drop in on Wednesdays
between 9 and noon when Susan – quilter extraor-dinaire – will guide you through the process, inspir-ing you all the way. Bring some fabric that you like or choose some from the sewing room. Haven`t got a sewing machine? We`ll have the sewing machines set up for you to use.
For those with mobil-ity issues, the centre has a gentle access from the back, across the street and down from the Nelson Fire Hall. To register or ask questions call Penny at 250-551-4951 or by e-mail at penny@nelsonwomenscentre. com
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Community Threads fibre arts project is expanding
Dying In Good Hands workshopSaturday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. East Shore Hospice, Crawford Bay
This workshop is designed for hospice volun-teers, health professionals, caregivers, massage thera-pists, volunteers, family and friends.
Covered will be effec-tive, safe massage & hydro-therapy for the chronically ill, disabled, terminally ill, and those with spinal cord injuries. These are proven techniques for at home or in
institutions, in bed or wheel-chair. for the enhancement of circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems.
The cost is $50 and includes book. For More Information Contact: Alexis Phillips: Coordinator: East Shore Hospice [email protected]
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Karen teaches Marilyn
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LiteraryNewsLocal author Perron launches new sci fi thriller Warpworld Thursday, Nov. 29, 7:30pm at the Nelson Public Library
Warpworld is the first in a five-book science fiction adventure series, co-written by Nelson author Kristene Perron and her Texan writing partner, Joshua Simpson.
The story centers around two young rebels, from two very different worlds. Seg, an arrogant but brilliant Cultural Theorist, is on his first inter-dimensional mission to scout for vita – necessary fuel for his dying world. Ama, a fiery and headstrong boat cap-tain, bursting at the shackles of her gender and caste, is hired to act as his guide. When a violent murder reveals Seg’s true identity, the two must strike an uneasy truce to survive, while the fate of two worlds rests in their hands. One reviewer called it “total immer-sion of the heart-pounding variety.”
Kristene Perron is a former pro-
fessional stunt performer for film and television (as Kristene Kenward) and self-described ‘fishing goddess’. Pathologically nomadic, she has lived in Japan, Costa Rica, the Cook Islands and a very tiny key in the Bahamas, just to name a few.
“My suitcase is always packed,” says Perron. “I tend to have one foot elsewhere, all the time. Maybe that’s why having a writing partner 3,000 km away, writing about another planet altogether, isn’t such a stretch.”
Perron’s stories have appeared in Canadian Storyteller Magazine, The Barbaric Yawp, Hemispheres Magazine and Denizens of Darkness. In 2010 she won the Surrey International Writers’ Conference Storyteller Award and she is the current chair of the Kootenay Literary Competition Committee. She
is a member of Speculative Fiction Canada.
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Author Kristene Perron
Beloved Winlaw independent bookstore to close its doorsAfter 25 years of sharing her love
of books and reading, Jennie Ash will close the doors of Jennie’s Book Garden for the final time on December 24, 2012.
When not reading or gardening Jennie has spent long hours crafting
a fine selection of books for us – a selection that is as diverse and fine as our community. Jennie’s Book Garden has held a place amongst the best independent bookstores in Canada.
After this year Jennie will be
spending her time in her garden where she will be crafting another selec-tion – sadly it will not be books. Customers can continue shopping at the bookstore during November and December.
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Okanagan short story contest open to all B.C.’s Southern Interior writersAll writers in the Southern
Interior of British Columbia – east of Hope, west of the Alberta border, north of the U.S. border, and south of William’s Lake – may enter their original, unpublished works of fiction in the 15th Annual Okanagan Short Story Contest.
The popular writing contest is sponsored by the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at UBC’s Okanagan campus, the Kelowna Capital News, and the Central
Okanagan Foundation. Nationally renowned author Erìn Mouré will select the best short stories from the entries. Winners will be awarded $500 for first place, $200 for second, and $100 for third. The three winning stories will be published in a limited edition chapbook and celebrated at a reading in the spring of 2013.
This year’s submission deadline is Friday, January 4, 2013. Entries must be submitted on 8 1⁄2 x 11 inch plain white paper, double-spaced
and typed. Stories should be previ-ously unpublished works and should range from 1,000 to 4,000 words. There are no age limits or limits on the number of entries. Each entry must be accompanied by a $15 entry fee, either a money order or cheque payable to the University of British Columbia
Complete contest rules can be found at:www.okstorycontest.org
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Arts&Entertainment
Song, Slam and Sass: a Women’s Centre fundraiserFriday, Nov. 30, Doors open 6 p.m. Performance begins at 7 p.m. Eagles Hall at 641 Baker Street
Just when you thought the win-ter doldrums were setting in, along comes Song, Slam and Sass .On Friday, Nov. 30, dress up and head to the Eagles Hall for a night of incredible spoken word and extraor-dinary music. Add delicious compli-mentary appetizers and desserts and an all encompassing silent auction including beautiful art, restaurants, books, an array of gift certificates,
and jewellery – ‘the night has it all.’
This fundraiser, presented by the Nelson & District Women’s Centre, offers you music by the Bessie Clinton duo and Kindredheart. Also, the passionate words of Jane Byers, Elena Banfield and Will Klatte as they perform short pieces of amaz-ing poetry . It will be a memorable night to sit back with family and
friends to relax and enjoy as we approach the busy holiday festivi-ties.
Tickets are available at Otters Books and The Music Store Music for $20 each. For more information, or if you would like to donate an item or service to the auction, please contact [email protected]
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Touchstones Nelson opens exhibit on exotic speciesSaturday, Dec. 1, 12-4 p.m. Family Fun Day at Touchstones Nelson Museum, 502 Vernon Street
The Royal BC Museum’s popular exhibition Aliens Among Us is about to invade Nelson! The exhibition aims to educate British Columbians about the growing threat of alien species in our natural environment and will run from Dec. 1 to Feb 24.
Did you know at least a dozen species of lady beetles are aliens to Canada, some introduced to help con-trol aphid infestation and other insects?
Or that the entire Vancouver popula-tion of Eastern Grey Squirrels came from just eight animals imported from New York in 1914?
“By raising awareness about the issue of alien species, we hope to inform people so they can make good choices about protecting B.C.’s natural envi-ronment,” said Pauline Rafferty, CEO of the Royal BC Museum. Visitors will learn how alien species arrived in BC,
how they can affect our environment, and what people can do to help protect their communities.
The exhibition tour will also include community visits by Royal BC Museum curators. They will host com-munity presentations about alien spe-cies and discuss practical things people can do right in their own backyards to help limit introduction and spread.
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Concert: Kerry Lynn Zwicker and Harp Rouge Trio with Cellist and singer/songwriter, Jeff FaragherSaturday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m. at the Nelson Evangelical Covenant Church, tickets $10 ($30 for family)
This will be an exciting night of flying fingers, soaring lyrics and toe tapping rhythms. Wrapping up a Kootenay-wide tour Flautist, Tammy Cooper and Cellist, Jeff Faragher join Keri Lynn Zwicker in a dynamic and entertaining show of Celtic, Folk and Latin music.
Keri Lynn Zwiker’s brilliant harp playing and her lovely vocals engages her audiences and has them talking for days. Keri believes in present-ing programs of varied music from traditional Celtic and modern folk to Latin harp and original compositions. Tami Cooper is a seasoned flautist with unique experience. She brings a lot to the group with her flying fingers and quick wit. Tammy also plays in the band Celtara which has produced
several acclaimed albums. Cellist, Jeff Faragher is the newest member to Celtic music by is by no means a follower. Since joining the group over 6 years ago Jeff has developed a deep love of Celtic and folk musics and through experimentation and research has crafted his own unique style and flavour of cello playing that is unmis-takable.
Also on this concert, Jeff Faragher will be featured as he leads the group with selections from his self produced début solo album: From One Road To The Next due for release in early December, 2012. Jeff has borrowed from his many musical tastes to bring a collection of covers, arrangements and originals to the stage.
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Visit Keri Lynn’s Site at http://www.harpchickcanada.com/ and Jeff Faragher’s Site at http://www.jefffaragher.com
Cellist, Jeff Faragher
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Country Christmas Craft FaireFriday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday. Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 25, 11a.m.-4p.m. at the Hume Hotel. Admission $2. Support Nelson & area Friends of the Family, $5 includes tea and Craft Faire admission. Enjoy Wine & Appies while you shop! Friday, 8-10 p.m., $10 Supports Friends of the Family. 250-352-5027Craft, Bake And Gift Sale: Our Daily BreadFriday, Nov. 23, 5-9 p.m., Saturday Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 812 Stanley St. To book a table, call 250-354-2077Nelson Waldorf School Winter FaireSaturday, Nov. 24 children’s activities 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; artisan market 10 a.m.-4p.m. Admission children 4yrs +younger $5, 5yrs+ $7. Snowflake Theatre performance $3/person, 11a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m.. 250-352-6919.Wildflower Fair Trade FairSaturday, Nov. 24 at Central School Gym vendors wanted, if you support Fair Trade, work with Humanitarian Groups, or International Develop.m.ent and have crafts or goods to sell, contact Isabelle at [email protected] annual Holiday Pop up shopTuesday, Nov. 27 to Saturday, Dec.1 at Lilikoi, (formerly at Bijou) local artisans ceramics, jewellery, pillows, terrariums cards, prints, ornaments and purses. Reception on Thursday evening from 6-9, during which a portion of sales will be donated to the Nelson Women’s Centre. Friday, baked goods as well.
EcoSociety’s Winter Craft FairSaturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Central School Gym 811 Stanley St For ONE DAY ONLY, find the region’s finest crafts all under one roof, at Central School in Nelson. The Winter Craft Fair is a great place to shop and support our local economy. Kaslo Christmas Craft FaireSaturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m at the Kaslo Legion Hall. Filled with local artisans. Enjoy baked goods, comradery. Kaslo Christmas Craft FaireFriday, Dec. 7, 1- 9 p.m., Saturday Dec. 8, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday Dec. 9, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. 46 High End Artisan Vendors. Live Music.Winlaw Hall Christmas Craft Fair Saturday, Dec. 8 at Winlaw Hall, Winlaw Still accepting indoor/outdoor vendors. Call Carey, 250-226-7702 or email [email protected] Last Chance Christmas Craft FaireSaturday, Dec. 22, 10 a.m - 4 p.m. Harrop Hall 6066 McConnell Rd. Harrop. Great gifts, yummy treats, and a visit from Santa Claus. Donations to the “Our Daily Bread” food hamper accepted at the door. Info? (250) 229-5370.
Kootenay Christmas Faire Guide
Setting it straightIn the Nov 16 issue of the Express News Update, the
Christmas Faire Guide listed the 1st Annual Christmas Craft Fair at Bigby Place for Nov. 30 to Dec. 1. This event will not be happening this year.
cancelled
Nelson’s tradition-al “Santa on Baker” cel-ebration will go off with a twist this year as organiz-ers invite the public to join the city’s First Annual Elf Walk. Billed as an evening of “Santa, food, music, and awesomeness”, Elf Walk is a mass gathering inspired
by the flash mob move-ment, which involves peo-ple assembling in a des-ignated area for a sponta-neous act of performance art. Elf Walk participants are encouraged to dress and act as elves for the eve-ning, which coincides with Santa’s visit to Baker Street
to switch on the fabulous new Christmas lights.
Santa will arrive at 6:30 p.m. to greet the elves and switch on the lights, then make his way to the Trading Company to meet the kids while grown-up elves enjoy some music while sipping hot chocolate courtesy of
The Bridge and cider from the Kootenay Coop.
For up-to-date informa-tion on the event and essen-tial Elf Tips, check out the Elf Walk facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/ElfWalk
submitted by the City of Nelson, Cultural
Ambassador
Nelson’s First Annual Elf Walk joins “Santa on Baker” celebrationFriday, Nov. 30, 5:30 p.m. on the 400 block of Baker Street
Don’t miss Saturday, Nov. 24 at Expressions, 554 Ward St.West Kootenay Labour Council Film Festival
Matinee of short films 3 p.m., feature documentary 7 p.m., admission by donation
Smart Meter Roll OutCommentary by Shonna Hayes, Intervener for the FortisBC Advanced Metering Infrastructure, Owner/Operator: Q Factor (EMF consultations)
Further support for neckbeardsDear Editor,
Spencer Pollards last report hit home for me. I am a local Barber and absolutely agree that Neck beard is a mat-ter of choice and depending on your neck beard I feel it is socially acceptable. It does not reflect on your general hygiene. Among our very talented snow boarders and ski-ers those flippy neck hairs are very stylish. Girl magnets in fact. Also don’t forget the warmth issue. You Go Spencer Pollard.!!!!
Sincerely,Inge Vandyken
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I recently made a pre-sentation at the public information session held in Trail and hosted by the BC Utility Commission. This hearing was for the pub-lic to voice their concerns regarding the Fortis appli-cation to install 115,000 smart meters in Trail, Kelowna and Osoyoos.
The process of public input on this topic is not an easy one as the technol-ogy is complex and so new to our world that there are very few experts who can anticipate the outcome of
high frequency transmis-sions on us and the envi-ronment.
It is understandable that a for-profit company such as Fortis would make an attempt to utilize technol-ogy which makes their job easier. What is question-able is that the government who is paid by us to protect our interests would allow technology which many people feel is dangerous to be installed on our private property.
The onus to perform testing and to protect the
citizens is on the Electro Magnetic Division of the Ministry of Health along with Industry Canada who regulates the equipment on the microwave towers. The current levels used to measure the safety of tech-nology like smart meters are established using one signal for 6 minutes in a controlled environment in a lab where there are no other signals present.
Unfortunately we all live in an environment that has constant and long term exposure to these
frequencies, and there are thousands of signals roll-ing through the air from every cell phone, wireless network, GPS, Bluetooth, TV and radio signal just to name a few.
It seems it’s up to us to demand accountability and to exercise our rights to ensure that the government will do its job in a transpar-ent, fair-minded and timely manner. For the love of our planet and each other, take the time to be informed about this issue that affects us all.
Community Connect Day gratitudeDear Editor,
The warmth and caring throughout this community never ceases to amaze me. I was brought to tears once again by the absolute welcome and love that was flowing at Community Connect Day that took place last weekend. It was a carnival of care and giving with volunteers offering their time, advice and services.
It has been a difficult process for me to come to the point of accepting help from outside sources, but after not being able to work for months due to health I came to a place of needing to surrender. I am full of awe and gratitude at the help that is accessible here.
At Community Connect Day I was able to get a haircut, get an eye exam, relax into a massage, talk to employment counselors, get advice from the advocacy centre, enjoy live music and socializing and receive care packages, soup ingredients, dental care items and clothes. Most of all I was able to feel less alone in the struggle to make ends meet and I was able to understand on a deeper level that we need to all take turns being there for one another.
In one of the care packages there was a homemade col-lage with the words “I accept myself. I am worthy.” This was exactly what I needed to hear. My sincere thank you to everyone involved in putting on that amazing event and to all of the resources in town who continually strive to pro-vide their wonderful services.
Sincerely,C. Clark
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Fish Heads and Flowers
Flowers to the sweet lady who invited us inside her home, after our car wouldn’t start outside her house. She even offered to drive my friend to her appointment while I waited inside for the tow truck. Your kindness was much appreciated on that rainy cold morning.
Signed: Thankful
Flowers Huge thanks and kudos to my local roofing company- my mobile was leaking through the ceiling and they came within 15 min-utes of my phone call and had it fixed the next morning, in the rain. I’m so grateful - and dry. Awesome service!
Signed: Dry & Happy
Spencer Pollard is an young man living in Nelson BC with an interest in digital arts and writing. His ideas are of benefit to all of Nelson, and to stroke his abnormally large ego
The Need for Indulgenceby Spencer PollardMy Opinion
We are often told to live our life
as long and as full as pos-sible we must exercise and eat right. But what if you don’t want to? Well of course everyone wants to live a lifestyle that suits them and that’s fine, just be prepared to accept the consequences.
Now I am no picture of health and my diet generally consists of pizza and potato chips. I do make sure to incorporate healthier alter-natives in my daily life with fruit and vegetables among many other healthy eating
choices. I try to refrain from being strict with my eat-ing habits. Eating is some-thing that I enjoy doing and something that shouldn’t be so harshly relegated. Maybe my habits will impact my life span but what they won’t impact is the amount of happiness and enjoyment I encounter.
Live a life free from judgement based on what you do, just make sure to step on the brakes when you take it too far. Live your life in a way that is suitable for you and for those around you.
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By Nelson Becker
Publisher’s noteIt is
Movember, in case you have not n o t i c e d . During this month, men are encour-
aged to grow a moustache with the purpose of raising awareness and money for a
potential cure for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is a cancer that affects only men and awareness of the issue is extremely impor-tant.
Here’s the catch, the awareness campaign is a direct result of the success-ful campaign against breast cancer, which affects mainly
women. In terms of breast cancer awareness, both sexes support the campaign through pink ribbons. In the prostate cancer campaign, it is only men that make a public statement.
Both breast cancer and prostate cancer affect all genders and their fami-lies, so it is right that men
and women both support research into breast cancer. It is also right that both men and women visually sup-port research into prostate cancer. So I propose for next year?s Movember, that men grow mustaches and women grow hairy pits and legs in support of prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer affects all genders
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Last week’s survey responses:
TheSurvey
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Locally owned stores 94%
Local chain stores 11%
Craft Faires 77%
Larger Canadian cities 6%
In the United States 6%
On the internet 33%
I make my own 44%
I re-gift 11%
THE prices in Canada are way too overpriced. I would like to shop local all the time, but the selection and prices are subpar to those in the States. My dollar has to stretch fur-ther and further every year and I have to pay attention to that. However, if I can afford it and have a suitable person on my list, I most prefer to buy hand-made artist-created items from this area.
WE have so many amazing local arts in Greater Nelson! Often our friends come from Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island to purchase hundreds of dollars worth of local arts at a time especially from The Craft Connection store. Once they bought 20 metal art pieces in one visit! Now we think they have 40 something of these in their house on Vancouver Island! Nelson’s artists are no longer showcased in Kootenays but around the province!
I support local as much as I can, but some of our local shops to know that cus-tomer service can always be improved upon. Too many times, I’ve walked away feel-ing like I paid more than I would have if I’d bought on line, AND I didn’t get personal, generous service in the process. This really bites. Helpful service with a car-ing smile and an eagerness to please the customer can make up for higher prices!
I only order from the internet if I can’t find what I’m looking for locally.
IF you are going to buy, buy from the same place you get advice and service. Don’t do your research locally (tax-ing the local businesses with your time and questions) and then spend your money online or elsewhere. That’s unethical.
DON’T give a gift just because it is expected. Make it appropriate and real!
AVOID at all costs.IT is not my holiday. I
don’t buy anything.
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InMemory
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Kenneth Gordon Williamson
Kenneth Williamson born on December 28th, 1943 in Vancouver, BC passed away peacefully November 17th, 2012
Miklos Zalai
Miki, as he was known to his family, was born in Budapest, Hungary.
In 1956, during the Hungarian Revolution, Miki and his parents escaped to the “West”. After spending several months in England they were accepted into Canada as refugees and they then settled in Grand Center, AB. It was there, that Miki met and married ‘the love of his life’ Donna Lucas. They lived for a short while in Cold Lake, AB where son Spencer was born and Miki worked as a hair-dresser.
in Trail, BC surrounded by his wife and two sons.
Ken is survived by his wife, Janet, son Scott (Suzanne), his grandkids, Sidney and Sam and son Casey (Helen), four brothers, three sisters, in-laws, nephews, nieces and friends too numerous to list. He was predeceased by his wife Lorraine.
He loved living in Nelson for the last five years. During his time here he was involved in the Kootenay Lake Vintage Car Club with his 29 Ford Model Hot Rod and trans-ported cars for Budget. His earlier years saw him involved in Minor and Junior hockey including own-ing the PoCo Buckeroos and play-ing in the VJB (beefeater) band.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 24th at the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd., 613 Ward Street, Nelson at 1:00 PM with a reception to follow at the home of Janet and Ken, 712 Carbonate Street, Nelson.
An additional celebration will also be planned for a later date in the lower mainland.
As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon Division, Box 292, Nelson, BC V1L 5P9.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
A career change relocated the family to Edmonton, AB, Langley and Prince George, BC where Miki worked as a mechanic. In 1967, he bought a beauty salon in Fort McMurray, AB where daughters, Monica, Melissa and Jessica were born. In the early seventies, he sold the salon and became a mill-wright. 1979 saw the family relo-cate to Grand Center and in 1981 they moved to Morinville. In 1994, Miki and Donna retired to the North Shore of Nelson, BC where they built their dream home. Miki gave up power boating to become a sailor and spent his happiest times on Kootenay Lake. The sailboat became his passion and he spent countless hours restoring it to bet-ter than original condition. Miki had a love/hate relationship with the Catspaw, he hated to work on it, but he loved to sail on it.
Although, Nelson was his little piece of paradise, in the last few years Miki also enjoyed spending his winters down south, in particu-lar, Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Miki was pre-deceased by his father, Josef in 1979, and his
mother, Zsofia in 1992. He is sur-vived by his loving wife of 49 years, Donna, son Spencer (Michelle) Zalai, granddaughter Ashly , step-granddaughter Jaja, daughter Monica (Dale) Scaber, grandchil-dren Josef, Tomas , Sara, daughter Melissa (Justin) Ritter grandson Nathan and youngest daughter Jessica (Andre Sawka) Zalai.
Prayers will be recited on Monday, November 26th, 2012 at 7:00pm at the Cathedral of Mary Immaculate, 813 Ward Street, Nelson.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, November 27th, 2012 at 1:00pm with Father Jim Ratcliffe as celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Okanagan/Kootenay Area Office, 4-1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9 or a charity of one’s choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
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Nelson & Area: Fri. Nov. 23 - Sun. Dec 2 Live Music Special Events Ongoing Events
What’sHappeningFri. Nov 23All Request DJ. SnowMotion 2012, dance
up a winter storm to the music of Sunshine Drive, prize giveaways.The Royal 7 p.m
2012 Banff Mountain Film Festival at the Capitol Theatre 7 p.m.
Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362.
Sat. Nov 24
Brooke Crowdis, FolkSound, Brie Neilon with David Simard at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions(fb), 12-3
Electro Swing Circus - Burlesque, Live Music and DJ at The Royal 8 p.m
Canadian Labour International Film Festival (CLiFF) at Expressions, 554 Ward Street. Short films matinee at 3 p.m., feature documentary “We Are Wisconsin” at 7 p.m.
5th Annual Take it Off Day Donate your hair to cancer patients. Call Annie’s Boutique for details. 250-354-2000
Nelson Waldorf School Winter Faire children’s activities 10 am-3 pm; artisan market 10 am-4 pm.
2012 Banff Mountain Film Festival at the Capitol Theatre 7 p.m.
Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727.
The Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further infor-mation, please call 250-352-6936.
Sun. Nov 25
Niko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
Nelson Acoustic Jam Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 2-5 p.m.
The Secret Life of Walter Manny at the Capitol Theatre (Capitol Kids Series) 2 p.m.
St. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250-354-3308.
RC electric 1/10 dirt track racing, every Sunday 10am at 5 Mile tracks. Contact [email protected]
Nelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822.
Cribbage at the Legion bever-age room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727.
Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515.
Quaker Meeting 4th Sunday of each month in Winlaw. 11 a.m. Phone 250-226-6701. Everyone welcome.
Texas Hold’em Poker at the Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Last Sunday of every month. 250-352-7727.
Mon. Nov 26
Sarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m.
Youth Lead Congress Local youth age 13-21 Nov. 26th 27th 28th 402 Victoria St. (Legion) 10am-3pm
Living On the Land: Interactive talk by Les Anderson. Seniors Centre, Selkirk College, Trail. 8pm
Scottish Country Dancing at the Central School Gym. Your first class is free!
Pool Table Nights, Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill
Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892
Tues. Nov 27
Cliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. The Library Lounge
Soniko at The Royal 9 p.mProvincial Consultations on the
Columbia River Treaty Nelson & District Rod & Gun Club 6 p.m.
Wed. Nov 28
Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
Youth Lead Congres Community Forum Calling youth interested in global change! Hume Hotel 7-9 p.m.
Nelson Tech Club: for electron-ic hobbyists and Arduino enthu-siasts to meet and work on proj-ects. Every Wednesday 6pm Ste 207-601 Front St, old Jam Factory upstairs. New members welcome.
Small facility fee, first visit free.http://www.nelson-tech-club.info/ email [email protected]
Nelson Women’s Centre Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916.
Darts at the Nelson Legion. 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727.
Girls’ Night with Margaret-Ann at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. www.nelsonelder-abuseprevention.org or phone 250-352-6008.
Capitol Theatre Kids Series: Trent Arterberry to perform The Secret Life of Walter MannySunday, Nov. 25, 2 p.m. Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street
In this energetic physi-cal comedy, Arterberry delves into the wild imag-ination of an awkward eight-year old boy who is having trouble fitting in and being understood by his family and friends. Arterberry explores classic themes, such as alienation and acceptance, to which both children and adults will relate.
Using movement and dialogue, the play blends five speaking characters with eight mimed adven-tures. Ostracized by his classmates, Walter escapes into high-octane reveries of race-car driving, firefight-ing and secret-agent spy-ing. When a fire threatens the classroom, Walter must use his imaginative skills to save his best friend’s life.
The play was recently performed for hundreds of people at the Victoria Fringe Festival. Audience and crit-ics alike were universal in their praise.
Tickets are $12.50 or buy all four performances in the Capitol Kids Series for $40.
submitted by theCapitol Theatre
Trent ArterberrySUBMITTED
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Live Music Special Events Ongoing Events
What’sHappeningThurs. Nov 29
Rob Johnson & Guests at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m.
Pura Vida Fundraiser w/ Science of Defiance, Dope Cat & more at The Royal 9 p.m
Capitol Theatre Christmas Pantomime Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of Buskerville 7:30 p.m.
Toastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www.toastmasters.or.
Nelson Women’s Centre. Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916.
Acupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-505-7248.
Fri. Nov 30All Request DJ. Movember Gala Event at
The Royal 8 p.m
Women’s Centre’s - “Song, Slam, and Sass” November 30th at Eagles Hall. Tickets Otter Books $20
Opening Reception of the “Painters’ Retreat at Mount Carlyle Art Exhibition and Sale” at the Rouge Gallery in Rossland.
Trash Art Show at the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, 191 Baker Street, 2nd floor, 5 - 8 p.m.
Jumbo Rally in Cranbrook BC, noon at the Ktunaxa Government Building.
Capitol Theatre Christmas Pantomime Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of Buskerville 7:30 p.m.
Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362.
Sat. Dec 1
Hornography w/ Rafferty Funksmith at The Royal 8 p.m
Aliens Among Us exhibition Family Fun Day at Touchstones
Nelson, Vernon & Ward, 12-4 p.m.Kaslo 26th Light Up
Celebration, Bonfire, Carolling, Santa, parade. Family fun and more!
EcoSociety’s Winter Craft Fair 10 am to 4 pm Central School Gym 811 Stanley St. Nelson
Capitol Theatre Christmas Pantomime Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of Buskerville 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727.
The Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further informa-tion, please call 250-352-6936.
Sun. Dec 2
Niko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
Nelson Acoustic Jam Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 2-5 p.m.
Poor Young Things & Tim Chaisson Funksmith at The Royal 6 p.m
Capitol Theatre Christmas Pantomime Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of Buskerville 2 p.m.
St. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250-354-3308.
Nelson Storytelling Guild meets the first Sunday of every month at the Commons of SelfDesign High, 2nd floor of the Legion Building at 402 Victoria Street and Stanley at 7 p.m. Bring a story to tell. a friend and your open ears.
RC electric 1/10 dirt track racing, every Sunday 10am at 5 Mile tracks. Contact [email protected]
Nelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822.
Cribbage at the Legion bever-age room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727.
Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515.
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RentalsLARGE BRIGHT 2-BEDROOM lower duplex, private entrance, car-port, deck. Near hospital. Available Dec. 15. Being renovated: new paint, molding, laminate flooring. $975 + utilities. Mike 403-763-8338SPACIOUS, CLEAN 3BDRM/2BATH Nelson home, energy-effi-cient, minutes to downtown. $1200.per mo+utilities. DD/FS/WD/NP/NS. Email: [email protected] FURNISHED COTTAGE for one/couple. Utilities/internet includ-ed, pets negotiable. $800/month n/s n/d [email protected] 1 BRM. apt. in Bonnington. w/s,w&d,view, cat friendly. $675.00 p/m [email protected] BEDROOM MAIN floor 15 min walk to downtown No/Pets Dec.1 until Apr.1 $900.00 plus utilities 352-6926QUEENS BAY SUITE, near Balfour 1 bdrm,n/s,n/p/ w/d. suit-able for 1. utilities included $600. Heather 250-229-4682NEW FURNISHED SUITE, upper Fairview, on busroute, quiet house-hold, n/s, n/p, extras, ref, $850/mo 354-3444
Shared Accom.ROOM FOR RENT in Nelson avail-able immediately in 2 nice bedroom house. 1 block from Selkirk College. beautiful lake views. non smoking. $450/month. 250-551-5411
2 ROOMS IN Ymir till May: 20 min to Nelson, 15 to Whitewater. $450inc. laundry, wifi. 250-357-0050
Sports EquipmentEMORY ENERGY TOURING bindings on 180 cm Kneissl Ergo skiis with skins. $100.00 250-825-9282.
4FRNT CRJ 172CM MARKER Barrons Clip skins great condition 2 years old, 112cm underfoot $550 354-2097RAZOR AGGRESSIVE ROLLER Blades, mens size 7, FOR SALE, like new, asking $120 obo. 250-359-2946
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Travis T. in the Kootenays, Wish You Were Here by Chris Rohrmoser
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FOUR 185/60/14 STUDDED win-ter tires on volkswagen Passat/Jetta rims 10000kms $240.00 call 250-226-6727
Christmas Craft Faires
2012 KOOTENAY ARTISAN Fair at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. High-end Vendors & live Music December 7 ñ 9 Find us on Facebook for a Sneak Peak of the Vendors.MOUNTAIN SKY SOAP Seconds Sale, Great deals on bulk soaps. Saturday December 8th, 9-4pm, 2276 Hwy#6, Crescent Valley,359-6850
Home & GardenFREEZER - KENMORE 8.8 cubic/ft chest freezer (34Ωî H x 42î W x 21æî D) white $100. Call 250 352-9288.WOODSTOVE NEVER USED. Small, CSA with Glass, New Bricks. $300 354-1412.TWO EXTERIOR DOORS with blind inserts. Make an offer 250- 352-6408.
Lost & FoundFOUND WALKING STICK, approximately two weeks ago in Overwaitea parking lot. Call 250-229-5282 to claim
Misc. WantedLOOKING FOR MOTHER Mother ticket PLEASE! Call 250-352-6123
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theExpress Update Friday, July 13, 2012 Page 19
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