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theExpressNewsUpdate Kootenay Express News Update Extreme Coupon Page 2,3 , 4 , 5 Community news Pages 6 , 7 , 8 Arts & entertainment Page 9 , 10 In Memory Page 11,12,13 Opinion & editorial Page 1 4 Survey Page 1 5 Crossword Page 16 Live music & Dr Science Page 1 7 Special Events Page 1 8 Ongoing Events Page 1 9 Classifieds In this issue building Nelson & area community since 1988 Friday, November 18, 2011 Vol. 1, No. 37 NELSON BECKER �� �������� ������� Make your voice heard VOTE Nelson resident Meg Stewart asked a question at the All Candidates Meeting and Forum meeting at Central School Voting will be open to qualified electors of the City of Nelson on Saturday, November 19, 2011 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at Central Education Centre (Central School), 811 Stanley Street, Nelson, B. C. Saturday, Nov, 19

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Kootenay Express News UpdateExtreme Coupon

Page 2,3,4,5 Community news

Pages 6,7,8 Arts & entertainment

Page 9,10 In Memory

Page 11,12,13 Opinion & editorial

Page 14 Survey

Page 15 Crossword

Page 16 Live music & Dr Science

Page 17 Special Events

Page 18 Ongoing Events

Page 19 Classifieds

In this issue

building Nelson & area community since 1988 Friday, November 18, 2011 Vol. 1, No. 37

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Make your voice heardVOTE

Nelson resident Meg Stewart asked a question at the All Candidates Meeting and Forum meeting at Central School Voting will be open to qualified electors of the City of Nelson on Saturday, November 19, 2011 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at Central Education Centre (Central School), 811 Stanley Street, Nelson, B. C.

Saturday, Nov, 19

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Blewett- After years of lobbying the Regional District of Central Kootenay, Blewett residents hopped on a bus to town Monday morning.

“I know it takes time to build ridership,” says Blewett resident Sandra

Nelken. “But we are thrilled to have a bus to Blewett; we have been calling for this for a long time.”

The bus route runs from downtown Nelson at Ward and Baker and the Chahko Mika Mall in Nelson along Blewett Road to Morello

Road. It makes three runs to and from town five days per week. A one way ticket costs $1.75 adults and $1.50 students and seniors.

Changes have been made to the North Shore bus schedule as well, which includes a later evening bus.

Blewett residents with RDCK representative Ramona Faust board the bus for its inaugural voyage to Nelson

Blewett bus makes inaugural voyage

Get your free radon testing

Kootenay residents will now be able to test for potentially dangerous radon in their homes thanks to a partnership between the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and the Donna Schmidt Memorial Lung Cancer Prevention Society.

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can accumulate in some homes. Because radon cannot be seen, tasted or smelled it can go undetected. Long-term exposure to radon is linked to an increased risk of developing lung cancer and is the second leading cause of the disease after smoking.

Radon levels are gen-erally highest in the fall and winter months, making this an ideal time to test for the gas. Homeowners can then return the kit to the RDCK, which will forward it for laboratory analysis. Results will be provided in confidence but if they are willing, homeowners are encouraged to anony-mously share their results with the Donna Schmidt Lung Cancer Prevention Society, which is gather-ing information on radon levels in the region.

Test kits and brochures may be obtained at the fol-lowing RDCK offices:

202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC, 531B - 16th Ave. S. Creston, BC, 204 - 6th Ave. Nakusp, BC

The City of Nelson Utilities Department will be conducting a dye test on the Waste Water Treatment Plant effluent to evaluate the loca-tion of the effluent plume in the Kootenay River and also to help establish appropri-ate river sampling locations

for receiving environment monitoring.

The dye, Rhodamine WT, is non-toxic and the effects will be a temporary pink colour in the Kootenay River below the Waste Water Treatment Plant. It will not affect the fish or other aquat-

ic life forms. All appropriate agencies have been notified.

Testing will commence on November 23, 2011.

For further informa-tion, please call The City of Nelson Operations Department at 250-352-8238

Effluent plume to turn pink for testing

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Simple food in rich com-pany and a common purpose – all of this is offered in a festive Guatemalan Beans and Rice DinneFor a sixth year, great community sup-port is making it possible for a group of Selkirk College Nursing students to travel to Guatemala to participate in

and learn more about grass-roots Community Health projects in that country.

Previous groups visited urban area free-trade zones, highland villages where community health and well-being is being affected by Canadian mining opera-tions, and also the remote

north-eastern jungle region of the country, where gov-ernment health services are almost non-existent.

The event is the first major fundraising effort to send the next group south in the Spring of 2011. Cost is $10 at the door, and chil-dren are welcome.

Selkirk grad Tom McTavish in Guatemala last year.

Help send Selkirk students to GuatamalaFriday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m., at Nelson’s United Church on Silica St.

The Transgender Day of Remembrance, an event held all over the world, is set aside to memorialize those who are killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. Over the last decade, more than one per-son per month has died due to transgender-based hate or prejudice, regardless of any

other factors in their lives. This trend shows no sign of abating.

The Transgender Day of Remembrance serves sever-al purposes. It raises public awareness of hate crimes against transgender people and publicly mourns and honors the lives of brothers and sisters who might oth-

erwise be forgotten. The vigil will express

love and respect for people in the face of local and national indifference and hatred.

The Transgender Day of Remembrance reminds non-transgender people that the people being violated are member of our commu-

nity.It gives allies a chance to step forward and stand in vigil, memorializing those who have died by anti-transgender violence.

Note: This page was taken from http://www.rememberingourdead.org/day/what.html

For more information, contact 250-354-5362

In a bid to turn tardiness into tastiness, the Nelson Library had declared that all fines collected on Saturday, November 19th will be donated to the Nelson Food Cupboard.

Late book-returners are invited to wait until November 19th to pay up and benefit the Food Cupboard; penalties for lost or damaged items are not included.

“People from all walks of life use the Library,” says Chief Librarian June Stockdale. “We’re an impor-tant part of the communi-ty—and so is the Nelson Food Cupboard. By working together we can fill both bel-lies and spirits.”

The Nelson Food Cupboard Society is a non-profit organization concerned with providing healthy food for those in need. The orga-nization also offers educa-tion around nutritional health and community awareness of poverty issues.

The Library will also accept additional cash dona-tions for the Nelson Food Cupboard on November 19th.

Fines for foodSaturday, Nov. 19 at The Nelson Public Library

Transgender Day of RememberanceSunday, Nov. 20, 5 - 6 p.m. corner of Ward and Baker street

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CommunityNewsCommunity connect day: a unique approach to well beingSaturday Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central School Gymnasium, 811 Stanley Street.

Elect

Paula Kiss

NELSON CITY COUNCIL

Proven Leader

Civil Engineer

Business Owner

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Re-Elect Bob Adams for Council“Invested in Our Community”

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Six year term as City councilor

Served Nelson for 27 years as Director of Works

“Reliable and Responsive”

Awarded Dedicated Service Award by the BC Public Works Association & Life Membership in American Public Works after 30 years of service, Knowledge in all our City Departments.

Served as Justice of the Peace in Sask. and BC

In and around our city, just behind the scenes, volunteers and organiz-ers are busy preparing for Community Connect Day 2011. This year will mark the 4th annual offering of the event in Nelson. Given the community support that is building, it is sure to be a great day.

Community Connect Day is a free & inclusive event that provides easy access to a wide range of services and supports, all under one roof! The array of activities on-site have included dentist appoint-ments, haircuts, massage, art workshops, housing sup-

port, employment counsel-ling, winter blankets, health appointments, a BBQ lunch and so much more! This year organizers hope to include some additional wellness resources, including yoga, as well as a kid zone for children and families. The multiple barriers that result from poverty make access to these resources very dif-ficult for many in our com-munity. This unique event is barrier-free and open to anyone struggling to make ends meet.

“The powerful and exciting aspect of Connect is that it acknowledges that we can take a communi-

ty approach to taking care of each other” says Tabor, Community Coordinator with the Nelson Committee on Homelessness. She notes, “Connect is a really active demonstration of people coming together, from dif-

ferent sectors and walks of life, to support the common purpose community well being”.

For more information or to participate in this event Contact Katie at email: [email protected].

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Re-Elect

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Nelson City Council

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19th Annual Queen City Christmas Craft FaireFriday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. Lots of crafts, bake table and door prizes. Admission: $3, kids 12 & under free.

11th Annual Baker St. Christmas Craft Faire Friday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Best Western on Baker St. Admission $2. Over 40 of the Kootenays finest artisans & crafters. Info, Holly, 250-825-4425.

Country Christmas Craft FaireFriday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday. Nov. 19, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the HUme Hotel. Admission $2. Join us for tea & support Nelson & area Friends of the Family, $5 includes Craft Faire admission. NEW... Enjoy Wine & Appies while you shop! Friday, 8-10pm, $10 Support Friends of the Family. 250-352-5027.

“Christmas in the Valley” Craft FaireSunday, Nov. 20 at the Legion Hall 502 Harold St, Slocan. Everyone Welcome! Vendors wanted. Phone 250-355-2672 for application.

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].

W e s t K o o t e n a y C h r i s t m a s F a i r e G u i d eChristmas 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 Silverton

Kaslo 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.

Winlaw Hall’s Christmas Craft Fair Saturday. Dec. 10, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Vendors wanting to participate call Carey, 250-226-7702.

Ymir Community Hall Christmas Craft Fair Sunday. Dec. 11, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Last Chance Christmas Craft FairSaturday, Dec. 17, Harrop Hall, 6066 McConnell Rd, Harrop. Vendors wanting to participate call, 250-229-5370.

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CommunityNews“Seriously Funny... A Comedy Show” Wednesday, Nov. 30, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eagles Hall, 641 Baker St. Nelson

Let Nelson’s own comedic genius-es help you keep the winter blues away a little longer while supporting a great community cause. All proceeds from Seriously Funny....’ a Comedy Show will be going to the Nelson & District Women’s Centre.

Local stars of stage, including Lucas Meyers, Krista Lynch, Jenn Callow, Bessie Wapp, Sheila Lane and Michelle Mungall, will treat you to a night of irreverence and hilarity, led by MC Lisel Forst.

Come early to schmooze, place your bids in the silent auction, and enjoy a drink along with complimen-tary tasty nibbles.

Tickets are $20 at Eddie’s Music, Otter Books, and the Women’s Centre. For more information please contact the Women’s Centre at 250-352-9916 or drop by at 420 Mill Street.

Constructed largely of duets, which shift in mood and design “Allemande” is a brisk, busy work built of small, precise ballet-based actions, seasoned with a sharp contemporary aesthetic.

Beamish’s choreographic talent lies in how he is able to make a series of fast, dispa-rate isolations flow togeth-er into logically connected phrases that add up to larger and profoundly expressive movement statements.

In other contexts this sleek, technical style of con-temporary dance is often exe-cuted with a detached quality, Beamish’s dancers perform with passion and relate to one another in an almost

haughty manner, lending an interesting emotionality to an already intriguing dance.

Set to a poignant assem-blage of Johnny Cash record-ings, Simone Orlando’s “Studies of Cash” employs heartrending video footage (by Lynne Spencer), a comic karaoke scene that leavens the sadness, and a marvelous choreographic fusion of raw athleticism, folk-dance ele-ments, and classical lyricism to portray the grim senti-ments associated with Cash’s music and life.

Allemande also features a new work, Marcato, for the company’s five male dancers that premieres in New York in September 2011. Virtuosic

move-m e n t s illustrate a series of the complex power dynamics that unfold amongst the group. The program is completed by black tent on the plains, a decon-structed woman’s trio en pointe set to a score by rising British composer Charlie Usher, who’s works have already been played at Lincoln Centre and by the BBC Orchestra.

Charge by Phone 250-352-6363 buy online www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca

Saturday, Nov. 19 8 p.m. Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street

Pictured above are some of the funny folk taking part in a comedy show benefit for the Women’s Centre. Front to left... Lisel Forst , MC, Bessie Wapp, Jen Callow, Krista Lynch. Also to perform but not pictured, Lucas Meyers, Michelle Meyters and Sheila Lane

Allemande-MOVE: The Company

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Unplugged session at Ellison’sSaturday, Nov. 19, noon to 4 p.m. at Ellison’s Market &Cafe

The Stowaways will be playing Ellison’s. The band consists of Colin Boland on guitar/vocals, Pete Reid on banjo/vocals, Christopher Herbst on dobro/vocals and Damien Ritchie on fiddle/vocals. Since forming last winter they have since become one of the busiest oldtime/bluegrass bands on the island

On Friday, November 25 in Nelson, audience mem-bers will see Pat Henman in a role she hasn’t played in Nelson yet: lead singer in a contemporary band. In June of 2010 Pat began a jour-ney into a land she wasn’t familiar with. She asked all her family and friends if they had a song they would let her record because she was going to record a CD.

Sixteen songs were sent to her from all over Canada. The genre she wanted to sing was R&B and funk.

Pat comes from a very musical family so she took advantage of her relatives. Her brother, Jim, and her cousin, David Henman, were both original mem-

bers of the rock band, April Wine, and they both write and record. She feels extremely lucky that both of them shared their music with her.

Her band consists of some of the finest musi-cians Nelson has to offer: Sydney Galbraith, Darren Mahe, Steven Parish, Rick Lingard, Tim Bullen, Danielle Corbin and Jesse Lee. Tickets are $15 for the concert; CDs will be for sale also. Tickets avail-able at Finley’s or Otter Books in Nelson. If you call ahead you can reserve your table with dinner reserva-tions. For more information call 250-352-5121 or go to www.pathenman.com

Pat Henman CD Release ConcertFriday, November 25, 8:30 pm at Finley’s Bar and Grill

Opening this *extend-ed* Unplugged Sessions is Plain, Simple & Fun com-posed of Earl Hamilton on clawhammer banjo, Norm Richard on guitar, Genie Sittig on fiddle and possible special guest performing folk, oldtime and bluegrass. Earl, Norm and Ward start-ed playing together again to celebrate ten years since The Leo Trio began after 911 to help lift some spirits during challenging times.

They will be followed by Abby Cowan with Carol Street who played to a full house at last year’s gui-tar and vocal recital when Carol introduced her guitar student Abby. This will be Abby’s debut as a songwrit-

er as she introduces her new music compositions.

Max Hawk & The Raptors follow with folk, country and bluegrass. Max’s heartfelt vocals and buzz-saw guitar play-ing evoke a true feeling, fortifying the mission and dream of the timeless singer songwriter from Dylan on down.

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An extra hour has been added to accommodate The Stowaways, this young band has become a crowd favourite in Victoria and the Gulf Islands. They are , recording their debut CD on Hornby island

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Arts&EntertainmentTouchstones Nelson will celebrate

the opening of two exhibitions: Two Views: Photographs by Ansel Adams and Leonard Frank and The White Line: Wood Engraving Prints from the Studio and Collection of Gene Leavitt. Everyone is welcome to the opening reception, taking place from 7-9pm.

Two Views: Photographs by Ansel Adams and Leonard Frank, is a compel-ling collection of photographs presents two views of internment and incar-ceration in the early 1940s. Leonard Frank’s photographs include images from internment camps in New Denver, Kaslo, Sandon, Tashme, and Vancouver, BC, while Ansel Adam’s photographs depict the Manzanar Relocation Centre in California. This exhibition is on loan from the Japanese Canadian National Museum.

This exhibition provides an oppor-tunity to reflect on the nature of forced separation and uprooting. The intern-ment camps for the Japanese Americans were scattered around the US west. In Canada, the B.C. Security Commission was established

Local artist and teacher Gene Leavitt has long been interested in creating and collecting relief and wood engraving prints. The White Line will feature

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prints from his impressive personal col-lection, as well as those he has created himself. It promises to be an exciting opportunity to gain insight into this pro-cess, and see the amazing range of style and expression that is possible within its boundaries.

Invented in the 18th century, primar-ily for book illustration, wood engrav-ing is a refinement of the ancient relief technique of the woodcut resulting in a far richer tonal range and greater detail.

Ansel Adams and Leonard FrankExhibit opening Friday Nov, 7-9 p.m.

Ansel Adams phot of Calisthenics at Manzanar Relocation Centre, California, 1943. Courtesy of the Library of Congress, Prints & Photos Division.

Image: They just keep getting bigger. Wood Engraving2010 by Gene Leavitt

Selkirk College’ Peace Studies students will be putting on a display called ‘An Alternative Timeline of History’ This over 100 foot display of photos, exhibits and cap-tions provides a timeline of history over the last

thousand years. Many of the history books and traditional timelines we learn from feature many wars, conquests and mili-tary heroes, whereas this timeline will show history from a more peaceful per-spective.

Selkirk College hosts an alternative timeline of historyTuesday, Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Selkirk College Castlegar Campus in The Pit on

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Two year old Anaya Cassin Potts had Infantile Krabbe Leukodystrophy, a terminal brain disease. She passed away on November 13, 2011. She was 26 months old.

Born in Nelson, Anaya has touched the hearts of many in our community and beyond. Since being diagnosed, the response and compassion from the community aided the fam-ily in need and Anaya will forever be remembered. Anaya became known as the “breast milk baby” because of the nationwide campaigne for donated breat milk.

Anaya’s mother, Camera Cassin, wrote this message on her blog to all of her supporters through-out thier journey.

Dear Readers:We are planning on

online memorial service that will be streamed and it will also be re-playable

so you won’t have to worry about missing it. It will be wednesday or thursday and there’s a crew of people working on it and I don’t have the exact details yet but I’ll be sure to let you know. I do know that the theme is **Celebration! LOVE! Rainbows and Dancing** I want people all over the world to wave their rain-bows high and shout their love to the sky. I want there to be dancing I want there to be joy. Anaya MADE IT! She graduated with honors! She did a great job. Let’s show her how proud we are of her!

Thank you everyone for your thoughts, love, prayers and messages. Anaya is very well loved. I am hum-bled to have been able to share her lessons with you. She was my teacher. I was only her messenger.

Please read the “About Anaya Page” and www.healinganaya.com for more background information.

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Vote for who will do the best job

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SETTING IT STRAIGHTDr. Science: Rain or Snow BootsIn Friday, Nov. 11

issue of the Express News Update the author of the Dr. Science article enti-tled Rain or Snow Boots

was incorrectly attributed to Morgan Dehnel. The author should have been acknowlegded as Christine Humphries.

Do you want your school trustee, city coun-cillor or mayor to vote or for what they believe in or to vote for what you want. Many politicians feel they were elected to do what they think is right. They say if the voter does not like what they support, then the voter can kick them out at the next election.

I want the representa-tives of our community to vote for what the majority of our citizens want. This puts more responsibility upon both the representa-tives and the voter. The voter has to find ways to let the civic servants know

their feelings and the rep-resentatives have to find ways of accurately assess-ing public opinion.

There are ways to assess public opinion. We could do surveys, focus groups, email list serves, and referendums. We could form advisory committees and sub-committees.

In order for any meth-od to succeed, there has to be buy-in from the pub-lic. The public has to par-ticipate and no method of reading minds will ever work 100%.

I will vote for those candidates who I feel listen best. See you at the polls.

or go to www.surveymonkey.com/s/T2XX392

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Dog arthritis is one of the most common reason pet owners see a veterinarsian. Unfortunately the only option many owners are given is to treat their dog with poten-tially toxic anti-inflammatory medication. This article will give you my top 5 natural dog arthritis solutions that you can use on your dog at home.

Supplements which contain Glucosamine Hydrochloride and Chondroitin are most impor-tant; they both have veteri-nary studies showing their effectiveness. The big point here is to ensure that they are in high enough doses, and the correct form to be helpful

5 Natural Dog Arthritis Tips Every Dog Owner Needs To Knowfor your dog. As a guideline you can use a dose of 500mg of Glucosamine per 50lbs of body weight daily, and 250mg of Chondroitin per 50lbs of body weight daily.

Omega 3 fatty acids are critical for every arthritic pet; they decrease the inflamma-tory processes that further damage the cartilage in the joints. There are a few poten-tial sources: flax oil, fish oil, or even evening primrose oil. I personally have found flax oil to be very effective, espe-cially when given at the dose of 1 tablespoon per 50lbs of body weight daily. Flax oil’s other big benefit is it is cost effective – it costs a fraction of fish oil.

Acupressure is an ancient form of Chinese healing that every pet owner can start using for their arthritic pet. The easiest way to start is

to locate a point called ‘The Aspirin Joint’. It is found on the outside webbing of your dog’s hock joint- this is the joint just up from their back feet. Place your index finger on the outside of this web of skin and with moderate pres-sure, hold for 60 seconds. I suggest performing this 3 times a day for 7 days, and assessing if it is helping your dog.

There are a surprising number of herbs that can be helpful to relieve the pain in arthritis, but with all the conflicting information, it is often difficult to know what to choose. Willow contains the active ingredient found in aspirin, (salicylate) and was a traditional First Nation’s rem-edy for arthritis. The Willow dose I have used is 100 mg or 10 drops per 10 lbs of body weight. Salicylates are toxic

to cats, so never give Willow to your cat.

Many dog owners have reported relief of arthritic pain by the use of homeopa-thy, and I have seen certain dogs respond well, so it may help your arthritic dog.

So there are my top 5 holistic and effective dog arthritis solutions. If you have an arthritic dog, I encourage you to try a few of these natu-ral remedies to give your dog pain relief naturally. Your dog will definitely thank you!

DISCLAIMER: This infor-mation is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinar-ian. Dr Andrew Jones resigned from the College of Veterinarians of B.C. effective December 1, 2010, meaning he cannot answer specific questions about your pet’s medical issues or make specific medical recommendations for your pet.

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Opinion&EditorialPets - Purely Natural

By: Dr. Andrew Jones

Trying to decide who to vote for Nov. 19?Check out candidates’ answers to these important questions

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Flowers To the Occupy Nelson people who had the class to allow us to conduct Rememberance Day ceremo-nies with little disruption.

Signed: A greatful Nelsonite

Fish Heads to the city councillors that are using their city e-mail address in their campaigning for re-election. Yes that is an abuse of position and if you had integrity you would drop out of the race right now!

Signed: The observer

Flowers to those who came out to vote Signed:

Lover of Flowers

Fish Heads to those people who don’t clean the snow off their vehi-cles. Take the extra time, clean off the snow ... it may not only save your life one day ... but maybe someone else’s.

Signed: Frustrated

Fish Heads to peo-ple who disrespect Remembrance Day. You show a lack of compassion for those of us who grieve for relatives from Nelson who payed wtih their lives fighting the Nazis and other enemies.

Signed:Remembering Uncle Jerry and Ray

Fishheads and Flowers Dear editor:As a former RDCK

Director, Kootenay Lake Hospital Board Member, and past chairman of Save Our Services (SOS), I would like to remind my friends and neigh-bours that Kootenay Lake Hosptial in Nelson has become a pale shadow of its former self.

We have no surgeons. We have no ICU. There are insufficient beds with the accompanying pres-sure for patients to leave quickly whether they are ready or not. Many just don’t get admitted.

The IHA bureaucracy is expanding and flour-ishing while patient care falls behind. Medical professionals are over-worked and morale is low.

This situation won’t improve until we elect representatives commit-ted to the restoration of our services. Finding out who is who before you vote is the healthy thing to do.

Yours truly, Earl Hamilton

Nelson, BC Editor’s note: Earl Hamilton is a volunteer with the

campaign to re-elect RDCK Director Ramona Faust

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THE ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS SURVEY

TWO items of importance: Have a better understanding of the finan-cial statements of the city so that decisions are made from real facts. Second, Find the report of a coun-cil committee of 7/8 years back on how to encourage and in fact allow meaningful input from Nelson citi-zens on subjects that have a great effect on them, such as helping to set some items in the budget that need to be priorities. This could include issues that effect the whole of the community or items that would effect a particular area in the community. Several committed and effective people worked for a full year on this report to simply be mothballed. What a waste. Some councillors say input from commu-nity members is a major priority. I say prove it. Barry Nelson

OUTDOOR skatepark...let’s fin-ish this political game already.

Publisher’s comment - Nelson BeckerI have been affected greatly by

the Occupy movement. I am a 68 year old activist who believes in the power of seeing the world as a whole.

My social awareness started in the USA during the time of segrega-tion. That movement was built upon

the shoulders of the women’s move-ment and continued to the anti-war movement. Those movements were successful and yet they did not reach into the cause of the problem.

The Occupy movement is about disparity and greed. These are the causes. I am buoyed by the Occupy movement and feel, (hope?) it marks the beginning of an era of change - an

era with less greed - a more peaceful world.

In Nelson, there were around 750 marching last October 15. A few tenters are left behind, trying to rep-resent the many who marched. The marchers have to stand up and act. Each of them must find their own way to reduce greed, individually and globally.

What do you think the elected candidates first priorities should be?

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/OccupyAffectsThe deadline for submitting responses to these surveys is noon, Thursday, Nov. 17.

We will present the results of this week’s survey in our next Update.

Has the Occupy Movement affected you?

AS always,the priorities should be infrastructure servic-es water,roads,garbage disposa-land regreational facilities,after that come business and economic support,health,social welfare and the enviroment.Outdoor skate-park...let’s finish this political game already.

LOOK after the infrastructure and pay less attention to special interest groups.

REDUCING Carbon Output with an anti-idling bylaw for ALL vehicles and converting much of Baker Street to a car-free zone (similar to Kimberley). Let’s ban non-degradable plastic retail bags (like Rossland) and confront high housing costs.

ENVIRONMENTAL sustain-ability, followed by economic sus-tainability.

THE first priority of the success-ful candidate should be to imple-ment a “Living Wage” policy and practice for Nelson City and the Regional Districts.

HOUSING and poverty issues - be pro-active around mental health. This town has alot of citizens with mental health issues, they may be neighbours, co-workers, or the guy on the corner asking for change. Nelson could set an example of how a community deals with a stigmatized group of citizens liv-ing quietly with their pain. We see ourselves as a spiritually concious community and there are alot of broken people in our community who could use support. This may not be a first priority, but our coun-cil could work towards de-stigma-tization and be one of few commu-nities that do so.

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Events Friday, November 18 to Sunday, November 27

live musicstuffHappens

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

Mon. Nov. 21Clinton Swanson and Friends

featuring Hornography. The Royal. 8 p.m. - - The third and final show in Clinton Swanson’s three-concert fall series is a per-formance by a nine piece horn driven band called Hornography. $10 at the door

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

Tues. Nov. 22Hey Ocean w/ The Belle Game

. The Royal. 8 p.m. In the spirit of classic Pop songwriters such as Paul Simon or Fleetwood Mac

Fri. Nov. 18Ohbijou w/ Snowblink and

Breakfluid. The Royal. 8p.m. Distinct members of the Toronto indie pop scene Opening sets by Snowblink and Breakfluid. Tickets $10 in advance / $15 day of show available at Royal Espresso and www.liveattheroyal.com

Neighbour @ the Spiritbar. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=257747367605286

All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill

Sat. Nov. 19Sarah Slean/. The Royal. 8p.m.

This will be an intimate eve-ning with a special artist that you won’t want to miss. Tickets $30 available at Royal Espresso, Eddy Music and www.liveattheroyal.com

Extended Unplugged Sessions 12-4, Plain & Simple, Abby Cowan & Carol Street, Max Hawk & Raptors, The Stowaways!

2 x UK Dmc Champ - JFB at the Spirit Bar. http://www.facebook.com/event .php?eid=109692662474500

Sun. Nov. 20Niko at the Hume Library

Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.

they are refreshingly musical with compelling lyrics. Opening is The Belle GameTickets $10 available at Royal Espresso, Eddy Music and www.liveattheroyal.com

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

Wed. Nov. 23Variety Shows w/ Estevan and

Tracy Lynn. The Royal. 8:30 p.m. Come to listen, come to play! The stage is open.

Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.

Thurs. Nov. 24Ballgag ‘n’ Chain Gang. The

Royal. 8 p.m. Ballgag ‘n’ Chain Gang is a 5-piece juggernaut of sound; a musical sideshow like no other . Tickets $6 at the door

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

Fri. Nov. 25Pat Henman CD Release

Concert. Finley’ Bar and Grill 8:30 pm S

Sat. Nov. 26Candye Kane. The Royal. 8

p.m. She’s been called “the most powerful and entertaining Blues singer of her generation. Tickets are $20 and available at Royal Espresso and www.liveattheroyal.com

Unplugged Sessions at Ellison’s Cafe and Market. noon to 3 p.m.

Sun. Nov. 27Imaginary Cities. The Royal. 7

p.m. Tickets $12 day of show Uplifting, soulful and emo-tive pop music. Tickets $10 in advance and available at Royal Espresso, Eddy Music and www.liveattheroyal.com

Time dialation

dr. scienceMorgan Dehnel

I am reading a book on astronomy that contains a chapter on special relativ-ity. In the exercises at the end of the chapter is the fol-lowing question: “Suppose an astronaut visited a remote star and returned to earth, moving all the way at a speed so close to that of light that he aged only slightly compared with people on earth. What if he claimed that his ship was actually stationary, and that it was the earth that did the moving? Then he should appear aged and people on earth younger. How can this paradox (a famous one) be resolved? That is, how can the astronaut realize that it was, in fact, he who did 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]

space traveling, and hence that he must have aged less? Unfortunately, the book does not give the answer. So what is the answer? Is it related to accelerations that the two frames of reference experi-ence? Does this question really belong in general rela-tivity?”

Yes, I believe you are on the right track. The two cases described are not as symmet-rical as they may appear. The astronaut actually experiences the accelerations of the trip, and so what is happening to the astronaut is distinctly dif-ferent from what happens to the people on earth. Usually they describe these problems by having the astronaut syn-chronize his clock with some-one’s clock on earth. If the astronaut’s clock shows that his trip took one year, and

the space ship was traveling at 95% of the speed of light then the clock on earth would show that 3.2 years had gone by for those on earth.

Per the textbook College Physics by Serway and Faughn page 688, the general theory of relativity describes how measurements made by observers accelerated by gravitational forces compare. And through the principle of equivalence, which states that, in a region of space suf-ficiently small that the accel-eration due to gravity can be regarded as constant, a gravi-tational acceleration is indis-tinguishable from an accel-eration of the observer due to other means. So I believe the answer to your second question is that, yes, general theory of relativity is required to interpret the accelerations.

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Fri. Nov. 1819th Annual Queen City

Christmas Craft Faire. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. Lots of crafts, bake table and door prizes. Admission: $3, kids 12 & under free.

11th Annual Baker St. Christmas Craft Faire. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. at the Best Western on Baker St.. Admission $2. Over 40 of the Kootenays fin-est artisans & crafters. Info, Holly, 250-825-4425.

Weavers Guild annual sale and exhibit Friday, Nov. 18, from 4p.m.to 9p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9a.m. to 4p.m at the Quality Inn, 1935 Columbia Ave., Castlegar. Admission is free

Beer, burger and entertain-ment for $10,00 at Finley’s. Nelson Refugee Committee fundraiser. 6 to 9.

Churches, Temples and Tipis - 50 Km Spiritual Diet. Exhibiting at Kootenay Gallery, Castlegar – Nov. 18 to Feb.

Sat. Nov. 19ELECTION DAY

Voting will be open to qualified electors of the City of Nelson on Saturday, November 19, 2011 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at Central Education Centre (Central School), 811 Stanley Street, Nelson

Please support rugby in our community, by joining us

special eventsfor a night of fun and social-izing with old friends and new. Nelson Grizzlies’ year end ban-quet and fundraiser. 7 pm at Finley’s. Tickets are $30.

Fines for food at The Nelson Public Library. In a bid to turn tardiness into tastiness, the Nelson Library had declared that all fines collected on Saturday, November 19th will be donated to the Nelson Food Cupboard.

Annual Christmas Bazaar Nelson United Church 602 Silica Street., 10a.m.-noon Coffee and Muffins $3. 1p.m.-3p.m. High Tea $5. Bake Shop, Crafts, Jewellery, Books, Mystery Gifts available 10a.m. –3p.m. Everyone Welcome!

19th Annual Queen City Christmas Craft Faire. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. Lots of crafts, bake table and door prizes. Admission: $3, kids 12 & under free.

11th Annual Baker St. Christmas Craft Faire. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Best Wsetern on Baker St. Admission $2. Over 40 of the Kootenays finest artisans & crafters. Info, Holly, 250-825-4425.

The Nelson Chapter of The Canadian Federation of University Women will meet at the New Grand Hotel from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM.Our Guest Speaker is Roger Oliver. He will Speak on the topic of Learning in Retirement. for more info contact Pat Reid at 250- 505-5561.

Allemande-MOVE: The Company. 8 p.m. Dance show at ther Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street

Friday, November 18to Sunday, November 27stuffHappens

Sun. Nov. 20Trans Day of

Rememberance, candlelight to mourn the Transgender Folks who have been mur-dered worldwide.

Mon. Nov. 21Nelson’s Mane Event: Glam

Hair Show Featuring Anthony Crosfield, winner of Slice’s Superstar Hair Challenge.

West Kootenay Ostomy Support Group meets at Kiro Wellness Center, Trail at 2 pm. Info: 250-368-9827.

Wed. Nov. 23Downtown Baker Street

Farmers Market. Inside the Nelson Trading Company. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Buy local crafts and produce.

Thurs. Nov. 24Ride to Conquer Cancer

Orientation Nelson: Details and RSVP on Orientation Calendar www.conquercancer.ca.

Fri. Nov. 25Two Views: Photographs of Ansel

Adams and Leonard Frank and The White Line: Engraving Prints from the Studio and Collection of Gene Leavitt. Both Exhibits are at Touchstones Nelson.

Opening reception for the Craft Connection and Gallery 378’s annual Christmas Fair.

Pat Henman will sing songs from her recent cd project at Finley’s.

Sat. Nov. 26Downtown Baker Street Farmers

Market. Inside the Nelson Trading Company. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Buy local crafts and produce.

Community connect day: a unique approach to well being. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central School Gymnasium, 811 Stanley Street. See page 3 for more information on this event

Health Co-op membership drive in the mall. Please join ($10) to support healthcare in community. [email protected]

Sun. Nov. 27It’s a Wonderful Life! A live

Radio Play. Sunday, November 27, 2:00 pm. Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan River Rd. $10 Information 250-226-7312

VOTE Saturday,

November 19, 2011 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8

p.m. at Central Education Centre (Central School),

811 Stanley Street, Nelson

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

ongoing eventsWednesdaysAlzheimers/ Dementia

Caregiver support group meet-ings. 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

ThursdaysGrief Support Series. 10 a.m.

to noon, Oct. 20 – Nov. 24, 2011 (6 session course) at the Multipurpose Room, Public Health, (second level) 333 Victoria St. This series is open to anyone who is experiencing grief due to the death of some-one they love. Hosted by trained Nelson Hospice volunteers. Pre-registration is required. Free (donations gratefully accepted)[email protected]

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 gen-der diverse folks. 250-354-5362

SaturdaysCottonwood Market 9:30a.m.

at Cottonwood Falls ParkMeat 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 wel-come. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822

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

Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. All are wel-come. 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 (use the Mill street entrance). For more info contact Kathy at 359-7545 or June at 352-1836.

Pool Table Nights, Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill

La Leche League (breastfeed-ing information and support). 3rd Monday of each month, except July/August. 10 - 11:30 a.m. 312 Silica St. 250-352-3583

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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theClassifiedsRentals

3 BEDROOM. AVAILABLE Dec 1. Half duplex. 1250 Hoover St. NS/NP, dw/w/d 250-352-22932 BEDROOM RENTAL suite rent-al at 6 Mile. 250-825-4181BACHELOR SUITE, FURNISHED, Uphill area, N/S N/P includes utilities, laundry, $550 per month 250-352-9590BACHELOR SUITE IN Rosemont for sublet Dec, Jan. $650 month inclusive. N/S N/P 250-505-1178

Rentals WantedSMALL BARN (NELSON) with good floor high/dry and corral must be reasonable. Call Mike 250-352-1957LOOKING 4 PLACE to rent in Nelson. Up to $750. Have 1 cat. Call 250-777-4648

Sports EquipmentBURTON SPLIT BOARD. Used a handful of times. Mint cond. $300.00 O.B.O. 250-354-8298

Misc. WantedSALTWATER TANK NEEDED (drilled or overflow box). And or marine fish, coral...250-354-1069LARGE OR SMALL accordion. 250-352-1917.

Music & DanceLOOKING FOR A piano accor-dion. 250-352-1917.CELLO FOR SALE, bow ($600value), music stand, $1000 obo, 250-358-2797VERY GOOD FULL size vio-lin for sale. Includes case, bow and music. $975 OBO. 250-354-9579

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

Real Estate9.56 ACRES. 3 bd house & 2 bd mobile, snow roof, addi-tion. Subdivision potential. [email protected] 250-354-8225Real Estate WantedRENT ACREAGE CLOSE to Nelson. Old Farm or help run your farm. Young Family inter-ested. 778-320-9310

Health & FitnessHOMEOPATH IN NELSON! Individualized care. For acute and chronic complaints. Call Margo MacLaren 250-354-7072STATIONARY BICYCLE, FREE Spirit, Like New, $180.00 250-825-4182

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

Lost & FoundFOUND KEYS WITH WOODEN name tag “serena”. Please email [email protected] to describe. Proof of identity will be required to claim these keys, to ensure they are returned to their rightful owner.

Misc. for Sale08’ LINE INVADER Twin skis with Solomon bindings for sale. $300 obo call 250-354-3033CANON REBEL XT and lens bun-dle for sale $700 obo awesome condition call 250-354-3033KENMORE HEAVYDUTY WASHER/DRYER $200/set locat-ed in nelson to view call 250-365-8136 or e-mail [email protected] BLOWER DUAL stage Craftsman 305cc Tecumseh motor 27” 6 forward 2 reverse 1/2 price paid $1599. 250-825-4499SPORTRACK SKIRACK. FITS most vehicles; carry 4-6 skis or 1-2 snowboards. $60 obo. 250-365-7763ORIGINAL DAVID LAMBERT Pottery-plaque circa50’s-60’s #19 “Sea Lion”. Collector’s piece. Excellent condition. $50.00. 250-352-1921, evenings.SKI BOXES: THULE Frontier $250 (paid-$500), Yakima Skybox18 brand new $500 (paid-$700) e-mail [email protected] or go to: https://secure.awe-hosting.com/express-secure/classified.php

AnnouncementsFORUM THEATRE WORKSHOPS for youth ( aged 14-19)! January. Tell your stories onstage! [email protected]

Automotive-Cars89’ PONTIAC SUNBIRD, good condition, asking $600 Phone 250-352-0746 ask for Kevin1996 TOYOTA TERCEL. Green, 4-door, 5-speed, 2 sets of tires. Needs some work. $900. Call Heather 250-368-3687.Automotive-Tires/

Parts/OtherFOR SALE RAV 4 Used SNOW tires (2) Toyo A20 235/55R18 Good condition $100.00 Phone 250-551-0378215/60R15 ARCTIC CLAW Snow Tires practically brand new! driven only one winter month $400. 250-352-2026CHAINS FOR 14” tires. Came off old truck. Adjustable if you’re handy. Offers. Nelson. 250-551-5683215/60R 15 ARCTIC Claw Snow Tires practically brand new! $300 OBO call 250-352-2026

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

EventsTRANSGENDER DAY OF Remembrance, a world wide event to honor Transgender people. Nov.20 6pm Baker & Ward

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