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Friday, December 2, 2011 Vol. 1, No. 39building Nelson & area community since 1988

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In this issue

Former mayor signs petition for homeless

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Nelson’s former mayor, David Elliot, was present at Nelson City Hall grounds on Wednesday, Nov. 30, the day of the deadline for the removal of the tents. He spoke with occupiers and supporters. He then signed a petition asking for solutions about our home-less in Nelson. “We have to pay attention to the people who are homeless on the lower end of the ladder in our society. We have to help them out, get them back into society and stay sheltered. We need to stop ignoring them and have compassion in our hearts.”

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OCCUPY NELSON TENTS REMOVED - SEE STORY PAGE 2

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The Centre for Inquiry- West Kootenay Branch is sponsoring a presentation on digital hate and critical think-ing with Edwin Hodge, a political science graduate student at the University of British Columbia.

The Internet has been something of a double edged sword for most of its existence. While offer-ing people all over the world access to informa-

tion they might never have seen otherwise, modern communications technol-ogy has also proved to be a boon to racist organiza-tions desperate to get their message out. To a great extent, their attempts have been successful; there are now more than 1000 known hate groups present in the United States, and their numbers continue to grow. These groups are religious, sec-

The spread of Digital Hate presentationFriday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. Oxygen Center - Nelson

NELSON BECKEROn Thursday, Dec.

1 2011, City of Nelson Public Workers removed all of the occupier’s tents and personal property from City Hall grounds to the Public Works yard. The eviction was carried out after a Wednesday, Dec. 1, 4 p.m. deadline to vacate had passed.

Kevin Cormack, Cheif Administrative Officer for the City of Nelson, said that the city originally came to remove structures that were against fire codes and fouind that there was no one there, they then decided to remove everything. All the posse-tions were taken to Public Works yard and would be available for the owners to come and pick up. The tipi was respectfully taken down by its owners.

Cormack went on to say that coucil recognized the peoples right to pro-test and that demonstra-

tors are welcome at City Hall as long as they don’t affect people entering ane exiting the building. The occupiers would be able to come back except with-out tents or structures to continue thier protest.

Last week, the city offered the occupiers the potential of setting up a kiosk with electricity in order for them to share information with Nelson residents during business hours. The Occupiers rejected this proposal claiming that they could not “remove our protest camp without a tenable solution that provides those in need with a safe space for the upcoming winter months.” After the negotiation had been turned down the city gave an official eviction notice to the occupiers. Since they passed up the offer of the kiosk they will have to bring it back up with coucil for thier recon-

Occupy Nelson Evicted, all tents and belongings removed

sideration of the former proposal. The occupiers will now be treated with the same privilages as any community group wanting the same opprotunity.

Cormack said during a meeting with the city the occupiers said that they would all have a place to go if they had to leave the

site. Coucil and city staff have met with social ser-vice providers including Nelson CARES society to meet at least the short term needs of the occupi-ers as a backup plan. They have secured 6 emergency beds, none of which have been used as of Thursday, Dec. 1, 6 p.m.

ular, white supremacist, black supremacist, anti-Semitic, anti-government, and many other flavours besides. How has their message been adapted to fit into the digital age? How do they recruit? Who are their leaders, and who joins their causes? How does one counter an idea that can spread around the world in the blink of an eye? How can a person recognize racist speech

– especially when it has been specifically tailored to appear non-racist?

The presentation will be free for students and a suggested donation of $2.00 for everyone else.

Contacts: Centre for Inquiry, West Kootenay Branch, Nina George 250- 359-6981

P r e s e n t a t i o n Questions – Edwin Hodge - 250-878-5772

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The RDCK Board hon-oured retiring Director John Voykin of Electoral Area I at its meeting yesterday in recognition of his 31 years of service.

“It was a pleasure to serve the people” said Director Voykin as he addressed the Board. “Ours is one of the most progres-sive regional districts in the province,” he said, cit-ing the many services the

RDCK delivers to its resi-dents. He also commended RDCK staff on their excel-lence and thanked everyone for their support.

Jim Gustafson, CAO, praised the retiring director for always being a “gentle-man.”

John Voykin is the lon-gest-serving director in the RDCK’s history, having represented Electoral Area I since December 1980. He

was also the first Chairman of the West Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital District Board, which was formed in 1996. Director Voykin also served as Chair of the Central Kootenay Regional Hospital District.

Andy Davidoff will take John Voykin’s place at the RDCK Board table, having been elected as Area I Director in the November 19th election.

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Board of Directors has adopted an updated Resource Recovery Bylaw, which will come into effect on January 1st.

Highlights of the bylaw include, an expanded set of definitions about what materials are accepted at RDCK facilities, a simpli-fied user fee schedule and controlled waste and pro-hibited waste schedules which will regulate disposal of certain materials

The goals of the Resource Recovery Bylaw include; maintaining a high level of service to the pub-lic, promoting waste diver-sion, and minimizing the impact of waste manage-ment activities on human and environmental health.

An updated Resource Recovery Services User Guide will be available at all RDCK facilities in the new year. Additional informa-tion, including the full text of the bylaw, is available online at www.rdck.bc.ca/waste_disposal_bylaw.

From December 1st to January 31st, the RDCK will offer two special sea-sonal recycling programs at landfills and transfer stations. Residents will have the opportunity to recycle old strands of Christmas lights for free or drop off their Christmas trees for a reduced fee.

Both programs have been popu-lar in past years and are part of the RDCK’s waste reduction initiatives. Scrap metal will be recovered from Christmas light strands and recycled into new metal products. Trees will be

RDCK bids farewell to longest-serving directorLeft-to-right: Jim Gustafson, RDCK CAO; Director John Voykin; RDCK Chair John Kettle at the November 24th Board meeting.

Updated RDCK waste bylaw

Drop off seasonal waste at the Holiday Recycling Programchipped and used for ground cover at RDCK resource recovery facilities.

Trees will be accepted for $2 each to a maximum of 2 trees, after which the regular yard and garden waste tipping fees apply ($5 per pickup truck load). Plastic Christmas trees are not accepted under the program. Lights strands will be accepted for free, with or without bulbs.

Outside of the months of December and January, regular tipping fees apply to all items. Both programs are only available to residential customers.


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OPPORTUNITY – FIRE FIGHTERS

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BC Hydro is seeking to engage multiple contract Fire Fighters to support construction underway at Mica Generating Station, located 135 km north of Revelstoke, British Columbia.

Contract fire fighters will be required to meet the requirements listed in Request For Proposal #1033, posted on BC Bid week of November 21, 2011. The work will include the delivery of emergency responder duties such as fire fighting, rescue, emergency medical, and related services at BC Hydro’s Mica Generating Station.

Interested applicants should review RFP #1033 on the BC Bid website: www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca.

Please note that the closing time for submissions is 11:00 a.m. PDT on December 19, 2011. No late submissions will be accepted.

Optional information sessions will be held at BC Hydro’s Vernon facility (1401 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon) and at BC Hydro’s Edmonds facility (6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby). Please refer to RFP #1033 for the dates.

For 50 years, BC Hydro has been providing clean, reliable electricity to our customers. Today we are planning for the next 50 years by investing in new projects, upgrading existing facilities and working with our customers to conserve energy through Power Smart.

Learn more at bchydro.com/regeneration50

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A Para Nordic ski clinic for community members who are blind or visually impaired will be held at the Apex X-Country Ski track in Nelson

Instructed by BC Para Nordic ski coach Tony Chin and Paralympian guide for blind/visually impaired ski-ers, Andrea Bundon, the clinic is intended to train coaches and volunteers to

work with skiers with a physical disability and to hopefully launch a Para Nordic program in Nelson.

The ski workshop is also a precursor to Kootenay Project Adventure, an out-door experiential program for visually impaired chil-dren and youth living in the East and West Kootenay region.

These students will be

coming to Nelson in February for a ski clinic which will be instructed by Nelson coaches and volunteers who will have been trained in the December clinic. Other com-munity members who are blind or visually impaired are invited to participate in the December clinic.

For more information, contact Sofeya Devji, 250-226-7878

Ski clinic for the visually impairedSaturday, Dec. 10, and Sunday, Dec. 11 noon - 3 p.m. at the Apex X-Country Ski Track

Opinion:BC Hydo Cuts

From the office of Michelle Mungall

On the last day of the Fall Legislative session, MLA Michelle Mungall again asked the Minister of Energy and Mines to reconsider cuts to BC Hydro that will see the Columbia Basin Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) office shut down.

Lay-off notices given to local staff last month will affect at least six jobs in Nelson, and will be tremen-dous loss of expertise in the conservation and enhance-ment of fish and wildlife populations in the region.

“Selkirk College has been one benefactor of the vast scientific background and technical knowledge of these biologists. FWCP staff have long served on advi-sory committees to Selkirk College Fish and Wildlife diploma programs,” says Mungall, “It will be a shame to lose those connections within in the region.”

Mungall brought up the layoffs in November 24’s Question Period asking the Minister, again, to rescind the decision. She pointed out that over 40 scientists and land management professionals have also written the Ministry to ask that these jobs not be lost. Although local FWCP offices in the province are being shut down, BC Hydro must continue to spend the allotted funding for conser-vation to mediate the effects damning has and continues to have on wildlife popula-tions.


CommunityNewsOnce again this holiday

season, the Nelson Food Cupboard is raising funds to create 170 hampers for people who do not have the resources to purchase their own holiday foods.

“The hampers we offer provide enough healthy food for people to prepare a

nice holiday feast, as well as meals and treats for the rest of the week,” said Marya Skrypiczajko, Nelson Food Cupboard Coordinator.

“The holiday season is an expensive time for families trying to buy gifts and warm clothes for their children thus helping them

A Strong Voice Standing Up For You

www.michellemungall.ca 1-877-388-4498 toll-free

All Welcome to Join in the Festive Spirit 11am Open House

12 pm Lunch

Michelle Mungall, MLA

At Our Daily Bread 812 Stanley St, Nelson Wednesday Dec 14

Community Holiday Lunch

Is Hosting a

Nelson Food Cupboard Kicks Off Holiday Hamper CampaignMonday, Nov. 28, ongoing till Christmas at the Nelson Food Cupboard. 602 Silica Street, Nelson

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Thanks for all the support

& to everyone who voted

ROBIN CHERBONelson City Councillor

out with food hampers is essential,” she added.

If anyone would like to contribute, send dona-tions to the Nelson Food Cupboard at 602 Silica Street, Nelson, V1L 4N1 or visit Paypal through their website, www.foodcup-board.org. Charity receipts

will be issued. There will also be an

option to get together with a group of friends or family members to create a ham-per. For guidelines, contact [email protected] or 354-1633.

For more information, contact (250)354-1633

In the spirit of the season, Love of Shiva Boutique has decided to donate 5% of the sale price on all purchases dur-ing the month of December, to local charities. Customers will be able to choose which of the selected charities they want to donate to. The beneficiary charities for this promotion

are, Nelson Food Cupboard, Nelson and District Women’s Center, Food Not Bombs, and Second Chance Animal Shelter.

The event is happening at the busiest time of the year hoping to make the dona-tions add up to a significant amount.

Business Giving Back


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The truth about icecubesdr. science

Morgan Dehnel

Hi Dr. Science,I have heard people say that it

is quicker to make icecubes when you start with hot water than if you start with cool water. How can this be true?

Signed,Vexed

Dear Vexed, Your question seems perfect for an experiment. On the afternoon of March 31, 2004 I got a jug of cold tap water, and measured its temperature using a Taylor Canada outdoor thermom-eter and found it to be 9° ± 1° C. I had also boiled tap water, so the water in the kettle was 100° ± 3° C (I chose a larger uncertainty here because I did not know what the

Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Morgan Dehnel, a particle accelerator physicist, and resident of Nelson. Please send comments or questions regarding this column to [email protected]

atmospheric pressure was at the time, and atmospheric pressure affects the temperature at which boiling occurs). I quickly measured out 10 millilitres of cold water into a tin receptacle (for making tarts!), and 10 millilitres of hot water into an identical tin recep-tacle. The receptacles were uniquely identified so I wouldn’t forget which receptacle contained the cold water, and which contained the hot. The tin receptacles were placed in the centre of a Kenmore Freezer Mod. 106. 68862890, Ser. EH4233897 such that each receptacle was equidistant from the vent structures in the freezer. Upon closing the freezer door I noted the time as 2:17 pm. I decided to check the receptacles at 5 minute intervals. At 2:22 pm both receptacles did not contain ice. At 2:27 pm the cold water

Nelson & District Hospice Society invites you to our 17th annual “Tree of Remembrance” event.

For many people whose loved ones have died, the holiday season can be one of the most difficult times of the year. Special occa-sions often magnify feel-

receptacle had a thin layer of solid ice across the surface of the water, and the hot water receptacle did not contain ice. At 2:32 pm the cold water receptacle had a solid layer of ice across its surface that was estimated to be 3 ± 1 mm thick, and the hot water receptacle had a thin sliver of ice that did not cover the surface. At 2:37 pm the cold water receptacle had a solid layer of ice across its surface that was estimated to be 5 ± 1 mm thick, and the hot water receptacle had a thin layer of ice across its entire surface. Upon making this final observation the experiment was terminated.

This experiment shows that it is quicker to make icecubes using cool water as opposed to using hot water.

ings of loss, making it hard to participate in festivities.

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.

Participants are also welcome to take a card

Tree of Rememberance helps to remember those we’ve lost

The BC SPCA is trying to find “forever homes” for hundreds of homeless animals during the month of December through its “Home for the Holidays” pet adoption drive. SPCA shelters, adoption centres and volunteer-run branches currently have 4,000 homeless cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, rabbits and small animals in B.C.

December 15th to the 17th at the Chahko-Mika mall.home. Hospice volunteers will be on hand to provide information about our ser-vices as well as hand outs on how to cope with the holidays.

Donations are wel-come. All monies raised go directly to services sup-porting the terminally ill,

the dying and the bereaved. Life time memberships of $25 will also be available. As a member you will receive a beautiful lapel pin, our semi-annual e-newsletter and voting priv-ileges at our AGM.

For more info call 250-352-2337

Give an animal a home this holidayThe holidays can be an opti-

mum time to adopt. Families are more likely to be off work or school during the holidays and have more time to spend with each other and with their new companion animal.”

Lorie Chortyk, general man-ager, community relations, BC

SPCA,


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Ginger Bread House Workshop & Live Music

Location: Prestige Lake Side ResortFriday, Dec. 2, 4 pm -9 pm

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Fair Trade for Peace MarketFriday, Dec. 2, 5-10 p.m. and Dec 3, 10am-4pm 402 Victoria Street - Nelson Legion Building With a chilly winter

already inbound, skiers and snowboarders alike are in anxious anticipation of the coming season and the promise of powder it holds. Gone are many of the abun-dant trees found on the run Sleeper, as well as above the Glory Ridge run Jack Leg, which Whitewater feels will make excellent additions to old favorites. Also new for this year is the offer of free day passes at Schweitzer Ski Resort for Whitewater season pass holders when they stay at a hotel on the sister mountain, which is located near Sandpoint in

Northern Idaho. With a mere hop, skip and a jump across the US border, Whitewater’s regulars can explore new terrain and take advantage of these great deals.

Avalanche aware-ness will play a major role this year as it has in the past, with free courses offered to all riders under 19, all one has to do is visit the Whitewater website beyond the boundaries section. The liftees and patrollers alike are chomping at the bit to get started and see all the familiar faces, as well as some new ones, out on the slopes in what is sure to be an absolutely stellar season.

What’s new at WH2OBy Collin Greenlaw

3rd Annual Fair Trade for Peace Holiday Markets

SelfDesign High is hold-ing an annual Fair Trade for peace market organized by the students and mentors to support Fair Trade and to fund projects like peace camp, the YA program, and many others.

What is Fair Trade?Fair trade is when people,

organizations, and stores sup-port the people in develop-ing countries by purchasing products in order to support their sustainability. Fair trade includes care and concern for people and their well being, equal rights, and their natural

and work environments.The Fair Trade for Peace

Market will take place on December 2nd 5pm to 9pm and Sat Dec 3rd 10am to 5pm at SelfDesign High, (Nelson Legion Building 2nd floor). There will be a wide vari-ety of crafts including home décor, textiles, and many gifts. All ages are welcome; there are children’s activities planned and a café.

Learn more and view photos from last years Fair Trade for Peace Market www.selfdesignhigh.org

For more information, contact www.selfdesignhigh.org

Rural Transcapes film premiereFriday, Dec. 8. 9 p.m. SelfDesign High, 420 Victoria Street

Kootenay Christmas FairFriday, Dec. 2 from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. 50 artisan vendors, gingerbread house workshop and live music. For more information email Aviva Steele at [email protected] Trade Holiday MarketFriday, Dec 2 and Saturday Dec. 3rd at SelfDesign High. Visit www.selfdesignhigh.com for details.Christmas by the LakeFriday, Dec. 2 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in SilvertonKaslo Christmas Craft FaireSaturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Legion in Kaslo. As part of the 25th anniversary Christmas Lightup Celebration the same day.Kaslos Historic gingerbread house tiny handmade gift fair.Saturday, Dec. 3. Follow the gingerbread men signs up A avenue. The same day as Kaslo Christmas Fair. Come to both!Annual Winter Exhibition and Saleof student work at Kootenay School of the Arts at Selkirk College. Starts Friday, Dec. 9 at 5:30-9:30pm, continues Saturday Dec. 10, 10am-4pm. 606 Victoria St, Nelson. 250-352-2821.Winlaw Hall’s Christmas Craft Fair Saturday. Dec. 10, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Ymir Community Hall Christmas Craft Fair Sunday. Dec. 11, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Snowflower xmas craft faire Sunday Dec. 11. 11 a.m. -7 p.m. at Bijou, 564 Ward StLast Chance Christmas Craft FairSat. Dec. 17th, 10-4, Harrop hall, 6066 McConnell Rd. Harrop. Enjoy great food and refreshments, games, prizes, wonderful artisan crafts, and gifts, and a visit with Santa.Donations to the “Our Daily Bread” food hamper at the door. Info (250)229-5370.Last Minute Craft Fair Sat. Dec 17. 10am - 4pm Church Hall at Kootenay and Victoria Admission $2.00 Donation made to foodcupboard!

Christmas Faire Guide


Tis the season to cel-ebrate and decorate at the Nelson Public Library.

Help trim the tree and liven up the children’s section by making bright paper ornaments, sparkly snowflakes or multicolored lanterns to hang from our ceiling.

During the merriment of sprinkling glitter, cutting and pasting, delicious home-made cookies will be served while seasonal tunes play softly in the background.

If you are 10 and under, don’t miss out. While you are in the library be sure to check out some of our many seasonal books such as the Polar Express or the Huron Carol. We also have a wide variety of books on other celebrations at this time of year such as Hanukka, Kwanzaa, and even the Winter Solstice.

For more information about these or any other pro-grams, contact the library at 250-352-6333

Have you ever wanted to wear your pjs and bring your teddy to the Library? Now is your chance.

Bring Grandma or Grandpa, mom or dad and if they wear their pajamas they will be eligible to win a prize. Get ready to nestle in for stories, crafts and an array of bedtime songs. Limited

space. Enroll your family today at 250-352-6333 or email [email protected]. Hideaway from winter’s throes and enjoy a quiet evening cuddled up with your loved ones listening to some bedtime tales and munching on homemade cookies provided by the Friends of the Library.

This topical film pro-files four transgender indi-viduals who have chosen to live in the rural area of the Kootenays. Christopher Moore is one of the people featured in the film and is the founder of the Trans Connect program, which has provided education to over 300 participants in 18 different communities as well as outreach services to Transgender/Gender Diverse Folks around the East and

West Kootenays.The film also features

Dr. Chris Cochrane and Dr. Esta Porter, two medical pro-fessionals based in Nelson who work directly with the Transgender community. At a time when Chaz Bono has made transgender a house-hold word, let this event cre-ate a deeper appreciation of what it truly means for the folks featured in the film.

For more information, contact 250-354-5362

Get festive at the LibraryTuesday, Dec. 13, 3:30 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library

Library Jammy Jamboree Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m.at the Nelson Public Library

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Arts&EntertainmentThe 70-member choir

will be performing “Songs of the Nativity” - an imagi-native arrangement of tradi-tional carols by Vancouver composer Stephen Chatman - along with selections from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio and more. Christoph Martens is at the piano and Josette LaForge plays vio-lin obligato.

For a total change of pace, the concert’s special guests will be the local Balkan brass band Oxygen

Orkestar playing their funky Roma rhythms. They’ll perform a rendition of the classic Brothers Grimm folktale “The Musicians of Breman” that they are calling “The Musicians of Bratislava.”

An early Christmas gift to make you smile. Come in out of the cold and enjoy some glorious music.

Tickets $15 for adults, $10 for youth and seniors, free for children under 10.

Nelson Choral Society preforms holiday music Capitol Theatre, Saturday Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Dec. 11, 2 p.m.

Little Birdie with guestsSaturday Dec 2, noon to 3 p.m. at Ellison’s Cafe

Opening the Unplugged Sessions at noon is Marion Bergevin, an accomplished singer/songwriter whose experience working in Tanzania, East Africa was instrumental in her writing environmental, peace, and social justice songs.

Next up is Orit, (musi-cally known as Little Birdie). Little Birdie is hailed for her writing as well as her mov-ing singing voice.

During intermission, the audience will be treated to a special short promo from Daniel Huscroft who will follow Little Birdie’s open-ing set at the Royal that evening.

Closing act is Strings Attached, an 8 piece ensem-ble lead by Don Macdonald on violin, who will perform traditional and contemporary acoustic music from around the world.

More info at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ellisons-Cafe-Acoustic-Unplugged-Sessions/134317453293369

Nelson Community Band Christmas ConcertTuesday, Dec. 13, 7 pm to 9 pm The First Baptist Church at 611 Fifth St. in Nelson B.C.

The Nelson Community Band is having their annu-al Christmas concert featuring works by Mendelssohn, Beethoven and traditional Christmas music. Featured guests include “VoixVive” led by Allison Girvan, “Glacier Harmonies” directed by Laura Johnson, and “SongCore” directed by Kathleen Neudorf.

Commentary

Shop locally this holiday season


Arts&EntertainmentThe Ghostface Killah Saturday, Dec. 10, 10 p.m. at the Spiritbar

Ghostface Killah comes from the multi-plati-num artist conglomerate that is the Wu-Tang Clan. Since the Wu-Tang’s inception and collec-tive debut album, Enter The Wu-Tang, Ghostface Killah has developed a massive following through his participation ...in subsequent Wu-Tang mem-bers’ solo projects.

Ghostface has also made several appearances during the last year providing his talents for vari-ous soundtracks including “Who’s The Champion” from The Great White Hype, “Motherless Child” from Sunset Park, and “Winter Warz” from Don’t Be A Menace. Ghostface has quickly become one of hip-hop’s most beloved hard-core artists, mostly for his talents, but also because of his outlook and his natural delivery.

About his personable and natural style: “My technique developed gradually by listening to the gods: Allah Just (GZA), Divine Prince Master Rakeem (RZA), Unique A-Son (Ol’ Dirty Bastad), and the rest of my brothers later on down the line as the years came.”

About his debut solo album Ironman: “I wanna t each the babies mathematics (knowledge of self). My album skits will be like that...rhyming, not talking about all that other stuff because that’s not where it’s at for the Clan for now. Brothers lived through it, though... If we said it, we see it. Might come around once in a while, but the whole sci-ence is to be focused and be on point.”

Guests are D-Block’s Sheek Louch, Wu affili-ate Killah Priest and the Cyphanex crew

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“4.5 Star” and “Had To” Movie PremiereThursday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m. the Royal

DescriptionShowtime Films presents the world premiere of “4.5 Star” and “Had To.” Following the movies will be local garage punk trio Drunk Uncle with their rowdy skate rock anthems. The evening will also feature prizes and giveaways from Tribute, Nelson Brewing Co. and Oso Negro. Cover is $10 or $15 and you recieve a dvd. Proceeds from the evening’s event goes to the Nelson Public Outdoor Skatepark. The Movie will start at 8pm.

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Dear Editor,At the West Kootenay

Chapter of the MS Society we celebrated our 10th anni-versary this month. We pro-vide programs and services to people living with multiple sclerosis in our area and con-tribute to research to find a cure for this lifelong disease.

Like many other non-profit organizations, the majority of our funding comes from community donations and local fundrais-ing events. Those fundraising events tend to rely heavily on the support of local busi-nesses.

Throughout the year these same businesses that sup-port us rely on local people shopping local to keep their business going and keep our community alive, however, leading up to Christmas is when many of the retail busi-nesses bring in the majority of their annual sales.

Every time someone local shops online, or travels to Spokane, Kelowna or other large centre to shop, they are taking money away from our local economy. Not just from the businesses that could have supplied the items they bought elsewhere, but also from the non-profit groups, sports teams, youth groups, & seniors’ services that all seek and receive donations from local businesses.

Consider shopping local for your gifts, and shop local throughout the year; be proud to support the fabulous shops and services we have avail-able in Nelson!

On behalf of the MS Society of Canada’s West Kootenay Chapter board of directors; Daniel Carlson

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Opinion&Editorial

Shop locally this holiday season

Dear Editor,I am disapoited in the

City of Nelson for destroy-ing a beautiful nature altar near the new subdivision by the Tenth Street Campus. A wonderful goes around in our community, moving large boulders by hand (and barefooted!), creating these little sanctuaries all over the woods. I often sat in this par-ticular one - a circle of boul-ders, with some flat stones suitable for people’s many offerings, and a walled-in exit and entrance, beauti-fully build, quite large and very aesthetically pleasing and very inviting.

I bet the guys that rein-

forced the road that leads up to the rails to trails path with large boulders (undoubted-ly moved by a big machine which effectively destroyed the altar) didn’t even notice that there was something very special which was build out of a desire to serve, and remi-niscent of those days before the church/organized religion hijacked pagan traditions of honoring the earth in various forms. I was very saddened that day and felt like I live in enemy territory, where only majority sanctioned worship places have a right to exist and to be protected.

Sabine FleschutzNelson B.C.

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How to contact SETTING IT STRAIGHT

The tents in front of Nelson City Hall have been removed by the City of Nelson. The City assured us that all the tenters had a safe place to go. They will no lon-ger be allowed to have tents or food making equipment, but they will be allowed to peacefully protest.

In Nelson, on October 15, over 750 people marched and demonstrated their own concept of the Occupy Movement. Until Thursday December 1, about 20 peo-

ple have occupied the square in front of Nelson City Hall. Part of their intent was, in some way, to represent the 750 people who marched on Oct. 15.

The 750 people who marched all had their own reason to support the Occupy Movement. There was agree-ment. We deserve new busi-ness values based upon peo-ple before profits. Income disparity is a big problem. And that 99% of the world’s population is abused by the

greed of 1%. In my heart, I wanted

the Nelson City Hall tenters to leave. I wanted them to leave because it is winter and cold. I wanted them to leave because the message they want to send is not getting through. They are not in con-trol of the image the media is reporting. I want to see a more permanent structure at the city hall grounds possibly a kiosk where people can sit down and discuss the issues and propose solutions.

The 750 people who marched have not yet made their voices heard. They will. They may express their creative solutions in the name of Occupy, or they may not. It does not matter. The movement will morph into creative actions done by many.

Can we work together to find realistic solutions? It is only by sharing our indi-vidual resources that we will rise above the turbulence of our economic system.

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inMemory theExpress Update Friday, December 2, 2011

Vivian Peacefully passed away on Nov 14 2011.

Dearly remembered by her Husband Dick, Daughter Susan, Son-in-law Troy, Grandson Mathew, Cousin Valerie and many close Friends.

Born in Dauphin Manitoba on June 8 1942 and lived in Nelson BC for over 30 years. Worked at BC Tel where she met her husband Dick.

Vivian volunteered for the Nelson Street Car for a number of years as their Secretary – Treasurer. She also put together a number of reunions and loved to go out with her friends for Chinese Food.

Vivian was a kind hearted and very generous person. We are all blessed to be a target of her kind-ness and generosity. We know that Vivian is well loved and respected.

She has great charac-ter and a big heart. We will never forget the fond memories of Vivian as she

was a one of the most fun people to be around. She was able to effortlessly make everyone have a good time.

Vivian kept in touch and cherished her friend-ships and helping them come up with new dish-es and sharing recipes. Granny Viv was very cre-ative and enjoyed arts and crafts and was a great Wife, Mother and Grandmother to Mathew. Dick was never without tea.

Vivian & Dick loved traveling down the Oregon Coast with their Dog in September for many years taken in a lot of sunsets and hanging out with good friends.

Before heading home they always stopped off in Fort Langley for a few days to see her daughter Sue and Cousin Val.

Vivian will be missed and dancing with the stars in Hawaii

Donations in memory of Vivian may be given to a charity of your choice.

Vivian Bayliss nee FraserMom (Grandma) was

born in Chicago, Illinois on June 22, 1925. Five years later her family moved to Winnipeg where she was raised with her sister, Shirley. In 1947, one year after nursing graduation from Winnipeg General Hospital, she moved to Nelson. Donna met Wilbert and they were mar-ried in 1948. They farmed on Granite Road and in Lister and raised their three children – Karen, Carl and Ross. In 1964 Donna resumed her much loved nursing career at Kootenay Lake Hospital, part time until her retirement in the late 80’s. Over the years, she also involved herself with the Canadian Cancer Society, Granite Road Women’s Institute, and Nelson United Church. Which being a member of the Women’s Institute, she was heavily involved with writing the book “Granite Road Memories”. A large accomplishment in Donna and Wilbert’s life was the creation of Grohman Narrows Provincial Park. Throughout the years,

Donna also enjoyed gar-dening and travelling. Donna was predeceased by her husband Wilbert and a son Ross. She is now survived by her daughter Karen, son Carl (Wendy) daughter in law (Allyn), four grandchildren Erin (Kris), Andrea (Steve), Trevor (Shantalla), Amber (Eric) and five great grand-children Alyssa, Molly, Charlotte, Hazel, Jackson, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 11:30 AM from the Nelson United Church with Rev. Marcella Mugford officiat-ing. Interment will follow in the Nelson Memorial Park Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. On line condolences may be expressed at wwwthomp-sonfs.ca The family would like to thank all the staff of Castleview Care Centre for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, dona-tions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Castleview Care Centre.

Donna Anderson

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would be a huge bonus for local business. The current site could be put to much higher and better use as mixed residential with a affordable housing com-ponant.

LET’S continue the fine tradition of obstruction-ism regarding these valu-able lakeside properties, and keep the transfer sta-tion land empty, until it turns into another weedy waterfront lot, with per-haps a smattering of junk and litter to add a gritty feel to it.

AFFORDABLE housing

COMMUNITY garden, demonstration garden and greenhouse.

THESE lands are very toxic, I am not confident that any development could be done safely. I would propose a commu-nity composting facility that remediate the toxic lands while producing a value product.

MAKE it the Nelson City Campground. The cur-rent location is poor and with a little planning, the waste transfer site could be beautiful and encourage travellers to extend their stay here in Nelson which

What to do with Nelson Transfer Station Land?SOMETHING like

Lakeside Park would be wonderful, especially since this site will be much more accessible to those of us in Rosemont who go every-where by bike or on foot.

IT should be a trans-fer station site until a central location is found. Decenteralizing the trans-fer station increases tons of carbon emmisions.

THE skatepark should be there...lots of space, park-ing, could be landscaped beautifully,surrounded by a public park with a gazebo big enough for bands to play in in the summer...

THE skatepark should be there...lots of space, park-ing, could be landscaped beautifully,surrounded by a public park with a gazebo big enough for bands to play in in the summer...

COMBINE housing, small comercial, and pub-lic beach and park

MY understanding is due to the previous use of the land building housing not an option unless the devel-oper is willing to pay the inflated cost of bioremedi-

ation. It needs to be a simi-lar use. It would be nice to see it make into some sort of park although it will be expensive as well. Tough one knowing that there is toxic remains under the water front land.

A stage built by the rail-way tracks facing towards the lake for concerts and events. Parkland simi-lar to a botanical gardens incorporated into the area. Greenhouses producing food for the community.

I’D prefer to see it return to a more natural state to create more habitat for migrating birds. Perhaps a viewing tower to look at birds and some displays to explain the natural values of the land. The area could be rehabilitated with native plantings and cleanup.

EXTEND the Streetcar to service this tourist park

COMMENT - I believe this piece of land should become available for the whole community to use, allowing for a variety of outdoor activities, includ-ing extending the off leash dog walking area.

57% - Public Beach and Park

23% - R.V. Park

11% - Housing Development

8% - Leave undeveloped

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Fri. Dec. 2

LINT w/ Joel West & the Moving Mosaic Samba Band. The Royal. Doors 8pm. Tickets $5 at the door

Smalltown DJS. Spiritbar. 10 p.m. coming to Nelson to drop the funky Jamz!!!!! Bryx and B-Ron will be opening up. Tickets avaailable at the Hume front desk

Sat. Dec. 3The Gaff w/ Busta. Spiritbar.

10 p.m. World renowned Party Rockin DJ, Producer and Record Collector. Tickets $5 at the door.

Daniel Huscroft. The Royal. 8 p.m. Creston Valley’s own ris-ing folk wonder. Tickets $7 at the door

Marion Bergevin, Little Birdie, Daniel Huscroft, Strings Attached at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions, 12-3

Sun. Dec. 4Niko at the Hume Library

Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar

and Grill. 9p.m.

Mon. Dec. 5The Lizard King w/ guests.

The Royal. 7pm - Tickets $5 at the door. On deck will be The Lizard King, Surrogate Band and Funkle Ben’s White Rice. Let’s see, the Doors, Pink Floyd and a funk band

Sarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m.

Tues. Dec. 6Magic Bus w/ Deeps . The

Royal. 10 p.m. - Come on out for and experience some of Nelson’s finest electronic music. No cover

Cliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. The Library Lounge

Wed. Dec. 7Variety Shows Variety Shows w/ Estevan and Tracy Lynn. The Royal. 8:30 p.m. Come to lis-ten, come to play! The stage is open. Paul Landsberg at the Library

Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.Thurs. Dec. 8The Royal Films presents the

world premiere of “4.5 Star” and “Had To.” The Royal. 8 p.m. Following the movies will be local garage punk trio Drunk Uncle. The evening will also

feature prizes and giveaways. Proceeds go to the Nelson Public Outdoor Skatepark. $10 - $15

Kiyo Elkuf and friends at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 9All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish

Bar and Grill The Boom Booms. Spiritbar.

10 p.m. six-piece Latin-soul-funk-rock-reggae band, forged from friendships born on the school yards, soccer fields, cafe patios and eventually bars of East Vancouver. $10 at the door.

Train of Thought Tour feat. Ghettosocks, Muneshine, Timbuktu & Jeff Spec. The Royal. 9 p.m. A night of hip hop by a Juno award nominated artist and others from his lable. Tickets $10 at the door

Sat. Dec. 10The Nelson Choral Society,

seen here in 2009, will perform “Tales of Winter” at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday December 10th at 7:30 and Sunday December 11th at 2pm. The choir is directed by Kathleen Neudorf with Christof Martens on piano and Josette Laforge

on violin. The concert will start out with special guests Oxygen Orkestar. Tickets $15 for adults, $10 for youth and seniors, free for children under 10.

Brian Rosen and The WhatNow. The Royal. 8 p.m. Tickets $5 A night of reggae/funk infused hypnotizing grooves.

The Ghostface Killah with Guests. Spiritbar. 10 p.m. Ghostface Killah comes from the multi-platinum artist con-glomerate that is the Wu-Tang Clan. Limited early bird tickets are $30 each

Sun. Dec. 11The Nelson Choral Society,

seen here in 2009, will perform “Tales of Winter” at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday December 10th at 7:30 and Sunday December 11th at 2pm. The choir is directed by Kathleen Neudorf with Christof Martens on piano and Josette Laforge on violin. The concert will start out with special guests Oxygen Orkestar. Tickets $15 for adults, $10 for youth and seniors, free for children under 10.

Niko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.

Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 9p.m.

Travis T. in the Kootenays, Wish You Were Here by Chris Rohrmoser

Fri. Dec. 2Fair Trade Holiday Market.

Self Design High. 5p.m.-9p.m..Sat. Dec. 3Social Dance, Memorial Hall,

Silverton. DJ music, Ballroom & freestylers welcome. Proceeds to Lake Stewardship Society.

Fair Trade Holiday Market. Self Design High. 10a.m.-5p.m.

Christmas Reflections at the Nelson Adventist Church, 1502 Granite Road,at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy healthy refreshments following.

Cookie-Rama. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Slocan Credit

special eventsUnion. Homemade cookies avail-able for purchase by the single or dozen.

The Nelson Chapter of The Canadian Federation of University Women will meet at the New Grand Hotel. It is our Christmas Luncheon and a pre-registration is required. For further information 250- 505-5561.

Thurs. Dec. 8Bluegrass Christmas jam

6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.. Bigby Place,509 Front St., bring acoutic bluegrass instruments. Goodies & coffee. Silver collection.

Trans Connect Premier of RURAL TRANSCAPES a Watershed Production. This topi-cal film profiles four Transgender Folks who have chosen to live in the Kootenays. The documen-tary will be followed by a panel discussion

Fri. Dec. 9Christmas on Baker.Christmas on Baker Art Show

Dec 9Th, 5-9pm; Dec 10Th, 10-3pm at the Covenant Church.

Sat. Dec. 10See the last total lunar eclipse

unti 2014 through astronomy

telescopes. 5:30am December10, Taghum Hall

Nelson Amnesty International Group Write-a-thon from 11 am to 3 pm at the Nelson Municipal Library.

Annual Winter Exhibition and Sale of student work at Kootenay School of the Arts. Sat and Sun.

Christmas on Baker Art Show Dec 9Th, 5-9pm; Dec 10Th, 10-3pm at the Covenant Church.

Sun. Dec. 11Nelson Amnesty International

hosting Write for Rights from 10:00 to 3:00 at Oso Negro Cafe


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ongoing eventsWednesdaysAlzheimers/ Dementia Caregiver

support group meetings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or email [email protected] for more info.

Downtown Nelson Local Market. 400 block of Baker St. 9:30a.m. - 3p.m.

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

ThursdaysFeldenkrais ‘Awareness Through

Movement’ Classes. Winlaw Whole School 7-8pm. First Class Free. Tyson 226-6826

Nelson Women’s Centre. Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916

Toastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www.toastmasters.ca

Acupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-505-7248

FridaysGender Outlaws, a support and

social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362

SaturdaysMeat Draws at Nelson Legion.

3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727

The Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936

SundaysRC Electric Buggy and truggy

dirt track racing, at 6 mile North Shore, 11a.m. [email protected]

St. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250-354-3308

Nelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822

Cribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727

Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. All are welcome. 250-352-2515

Quaker Meetings at 723 Ward St. Upstairs. 10a.m. 250-354-3859. Everyone welcome

Texas Hold’em Poker at the Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Last Sunday of every month. 250-352-7727

MondaysScottish Country dancing 7 to

9 pm at the Central School Gym, 811 Stanley Street. For more info contact Kathy at 359-7545 or June at 352-1836.

Pool Table Nights, Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill

Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892

Drum Circle! Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. 6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. 3374 South Slocan Village Rd. Old Church Hall. Beginners welcome. Joel 250-226-0068

TuesdaysNelson’s Parkinson Support

Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 1:30 pm at 701 Gordon Road (in Christie Lee Hall). Contact Bob at 250-229-2272.

Breast Cancer Support Group. Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake St. Noon on every 4th Tuesday. Alice 250-352-6223 or Nadine 250-359-7777

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AnnouncementsFORUM THEATRE WORKSHOPS for youth ( aged 14-19)! January. Tell your stories onstage! [email protected] KAREN GUILBAULT showing new paintings at Mountain Modern Interiors, Christmas pric-es starting at $125.

Automotive-Cars96’ TOYOTA TERCEL. Green, 4-door, 5-speed, 2 sets of tires. Needs some work. $900. Call Heather 250-368-3687.03’ CHRYSLER SEBRING for sale. 121,667 km. Excellent con-dition. Asking $4450. Call Aline at 250-355-2491

Automotive-Tires/Parts/Other

FOUR 14 INCH, Hankook tires on rims. For 4 ford focus. Used 3 months, like new. $300. 250-352-5434.4 HANKOOK WINTER I*Pike tires, 205/65/15 on steel rims $650.00 ($900 new, very good quality tire!) 250-354-9365FOR SALE RAV 4 Used SNOW tires (2) Toyo A20 235/55R18 Good condition $100.00 Phone 250-551-0378NOKIAN LT245/76R16 ALL sea-son truck tires, nearly new, $650, 250-505-3468215/60R 15 ARCTIC Claw Snow Tires practically brand new! $300 OBO call 250-352-20264 MICHELIN ALPIN TIRES 235/75R15. Mounted on Ford rims Will fit F150 or Explorer - $150 250-352-7144Automotive-Trucks/

SUVs/Vans00’ FORD EXCURSION, 8 pas-senger 4X4 in good shape. $7,500.oo OBO Ph. 250-354-7288

ChildrenCHILD BACKPACK CARRIER. Deuter kid comfort III. Like new. $150 250-505-1144CHILD SLED/ PULK for cross country skiing. Fjellpulken of Norway. $300 250-505-1144

Christmas Craft Faires

A N N U A L W I N T E R EXHIBITION AND SALE of student work at Kootenay School of the Arts at Selkirk College. Starts Friday, Dec. 9 at 5:30-9:30pm, continues Saturday Dec. 10, 10am-4pm. 606 Victoria St, Nelson. 250-352-2821.FAIR TRADE HOLIDAY Market Dec 2nd/3rd at SelfDesign High. Visit www.selfdesign-high.com for details.KOOTENAY CHRISTMAS FAIR Friday, Dec. 2 from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. [email protected].

ComputersLEXMARK E240 LASER Printer (B&W). Works great, has toner, I need colour now. $100 obo. 250-551-5172

EventsTHE NELSON CHORAL SOCIETY presents: ëTales of Winterí- a Christmas celebra-tion of story and song, directed by Kathleen Neudorf. Saturday Dec. 10, 7:30pm and Sunday Dec.11, 2pm, Capitol Theatre, Nelson. First on: Oxygen Orkestar ëThe Musicians of Bratislavaí. Adults $15, stu-dents and seniors $10, chil-dren under 10 free. Tickets at Capitol Theatre: www.capitol-theatre.bc.ca

FREETIRES 2 DUNLOP winters 195/65R15 with good tread. (not on rims) 250-359-7979

Health & FitnessHOMEOPATH IN NELSON! Individualized care. For acute and chronic complaints. Call Margo MacLaren 250-354-7072

RECUMBENT TRIKE WITH Bion-X electric battery for sale, mint condition, photos available, $3700, [email protected], 250-355-2536SELKIRK COLLEGE HAIRDRESSING Salon (Silver King campus) Haircuts Dec. 6 - 7, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Dec. 8 - closed $10 women/$8 men Full Services Dec. 12 - 13, haircuts 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Foils, colours & perms 9:30 am only Prices vary. Closed for the holidays Dec. 14 - Jan. 3 Re-opening Jan. 4, 2012 Call 250.354.3243 for appointments.TREADMILL- “FREE SPIRIT 810” gently used, in great shape. $200 (paid $1100 new) 250-359-5971STATIONARY BICYCLE, FREE Spirit, Like New, $180.00 250-825-4182

Help WantedNURSES, CARE AIDES, Home Cleaners: Bayshore Home Health, one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed companies, is hiring casual, on-call nurses, certified care aides and expe-rienced home cleaners. If you are empathetic, personable, possess an outstanding work ethic, a “can do” attitude, a pas-sion for superior client service, and a reliable vehicle, we want to hear from you. Resumes to [email protected]. Only those shortlisted will be con-tacted.

Home & GardenELEGANT VINTAGE SILVER-PLATE tea service: teapot, sugar, cream, tray, jam cellar, teaspoons, etc. Kathy 250-352-1956

House SittingHOUSE-SITTER, NELSON JAN.15-MAR.31/APR.15. Very responsible, $350 deposit, no rent. $100 p/m heating. Details discussed. 250-354-4417 or [email protected]

Lost & FoundLOST: CHILDS KITTY cat hat inside the Nelson Trading Company on Nov. 12. Call 250-551-7833FOUND KEYS WITH WOODEN name tag “serena”. Please email [email protected] to describe. Proof of iden-tity will be required to claim these keys, to ensure they are returned to their rightful owner.

Misc. for SaleRUSTIC WOODEN CHEST $40, Driftwood mirror $20, Captains chairs $10 each, TV (23inch) $30, Now&Zen medi-ation clock $60 354-4535HYDRAULIC WHEELCHAIR/MATERIALS LIFT from BC handicapped bus. 1992. Great condition. Works fine. Manual/electric. $400.00 Winlaw 250-226-764745 GAL FUEL barrel & hand pump $25; basic treadmill $25. 250-399-41093 ONLY GLASS panels from sliding doors. $50. each. Good for green house or railing. 250-352-2704M O D E R N W O O D E N HIGHCHAIR, used and loved (worn) but completely func-tional, paid $150 asking $75- 250-352-7269


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CRAFTSMAN 27” SNOW-BLOWER. 305 CC. Electric start. Dual stage. Power propelled. New. Paid $1,100 asking $800, 250-357-0050G3 172CM ZEST with Dynafits with Vertical FT bindings with 110mm brakes. Mint. Paula: [email protected]

Misc. WantedDEHUMIDIFIER IN GOOD con-dition wanted 250-352-9694OUTDATED PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER, old 35mm cameras. Call Fred at 250-352-2129, [email protected].

Music & DanceRIDE CYMBALS: NEW MEINL Byzance HH20”. Retail +-$400, sell $295. UFIP HH20” $150. 250-352-1157/day 250-229-5221/eve.

OtherCAMPING TENT 4 persons, used twice and bought new, 50$ 250-509-00314 ARCTIC CLAW Winter M+S Tires on Toyota Rims. 195/74 R14. Tread like new. $150.00. Email [email protected] FITNESS 6.17 tread-mill for sale. $750 obo. 250-352-0928

PersonalsFEMALE COMPANIONSHIP WANTED for senior male. Most costs supplied. Social services welcome. I do cooking if you do light housework. For more infor-mation call Adrian in Creston at 250-428-0762

RentalsWATERFRONT 2 BEDROOM, 2 bath home at 14 mile. Pets considered. References required Call 250-354-82251 BEDROOM DUPLEX, 800sqft, in Nelson. Jan 1st. $850+ Walk to Safeway, water & downtown. Chris at 250-352-6311.

CABIN IN QUEENS Bay. One person only. $485+hydro includes highspeed internet and satellite TV. 250 229-5217 [email protected] BEDROOM IN Rosemont - balcony - lots of storage.NS NP. $860 plus electricity. 250-352-6849ROOM FOR RENT Jan 1 in new townhome $550 all included Call Brady 250-354-8404BACHELOR SUITE, FURNISHED, Uphill area, N/S N/P includes utilities, laundry, $550 per month 250-352-9590WINLAW. 3 BDR. 2 bath. 1500 sq/ft. Clean newer home. Appliances, electric heat. Beautiful view of Frog Peak. 40 minutes to Nelson, Castlegar and Trail. No indoor pets. N/S. Landlord reference required. 1200 + deposit. Sonja 250-265-0168SAFE, SECURE AND Dry Storage Space right downtown Nelson! From 50 to 3500 square feet. Access from Baker Street and Herridge Lane. Available March 1, 2012. Reserve your space now!DOWNTOWN FURN. HERITAGE 1bdrm level-entry apt. Incl. util. Park. Absolutely ns/np. $898/mo. 250-352-5757

SeniorsMOTORIZED 4 WHEEL battery operated scooter, good on hills, indoor/outdoor, gently used, call 250-354-7800.

Shared Accom.LOWER UPHILL NELSON. Lovely furnished room for woman. W/D, wifi, NS/NP, avail now $475/mo 250-551-0129JANUARY 1ST ROOMMATE wanted in Uphill.$625 including utilities, w/d, parking, furnished or not, female preferred. 250-505-8266

Sports EquipmentTHULE SKI BOX. 18 cu ft. Excellent condition, black. $500 250-226-7350MEN’S ALPINE SKI Boots for sale. Rossignol B2 Bandit. Size 27.5. $150. Call Jon 250-352-6597BURTON SNOWBOARD BOOTS, Guys 9.5 New last year, brown w Lime green trim/laces $150 obo 250-354-1963

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