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INSIDE No circus animals Impending circus show doesn’t include animal acts. PAGE 3
Canada Day photo contest winner
Cycling race likley Road race along West Kootenay highways moves closer to a reality. PAGE 7
Jasper MacKinnon, nine months, shows her national pride and winning smile in this photo by Julie Buysse. Buysse’s photo is the winner of the Express newspaper’s first-ever photo contest. Photographers were asked to send in their best picture that best exemplified the Canadian spirit in the West Kootenays. The Express received many excellent entries for the contest. See page 9 for the two runners up. JULIE BUYSSE
Starbelly Jam Organizers draw acts to get the audience dancing. PAGE 10
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Vandalism or pruning? Spate of tree prunings and vandalism around City prompt council to consider what residents can do to public trees by Chris Shepherd If a public tree is pruned and there’s no approval from the City, is it vandalism? That was the question council tried to sort out at their Monday, July 7 council meeting, and the verdict was . . . maybe. The issue arose after City staff discovered several trees that were “ringed” – meaning the
bark, vital to transporting nutrients to the branches, was cut around the base of the tree, effectively killing the tree – while others were heavily pruned. The range in what was done to the tree, from clear vandalism to legitimate pruning, raises problematic questions, Councillor Bob Adams said. The issue, says Coun. Adams, is the trees were
planted on public land by residents who then felt they had ownership of the trees to such an extent they felt maintaining or even removing the tree was their right. Staff were directed to develop policies on how public trees can be dealt with by the public, but Coun. Adams cautioned against making any rules that place too many constraints on residents.
“If this policy is too tough we better increase our tree maintenance budget,” he said. In the end, council directed staff to include wording on vandalism in the Tree Maintenance Plan, due by September this year. All council eventually approved the recommendation after ensuring staff understood what their concern was.
“What we’re trying to deal with people who try to ring trees or poison them or chop them down,” Coun. Gord McAdams explained. Any policy might come as a surprise to some residents, said Coun. Ian Mason. “Many trees have been planted by residents 15 years ago. I think they’ll be surprised if they learned they can’t prune it.”
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Healthy insulation New soy-based insulation goes on quick and provides strength and safety by Chris Shepherd One of the latest forms of insulation will do more than save on heating costs, it can even save on building costs. Jesse Ewing is the owner of Ewing Insolutions Inc., a new Nelson company that offers builders and people looking to improve their homes a new way to insulate their homes. He uses a form of spray foam insulation that’s made of soya oil and recycled plastic. It quickly solidifies into a “closed cell foam” that’s full of millions of air bubbles that give the foam an R-7 per inch insulation value. With such a dense form of insulation builders don’t have to use two-bysix boards. Two by fours are enough. The foam is also good for Nelson’s older homes, Ewing says. Many of the homes he’s looked at use two-by-four construction and the foam is great for improving those old homes insulation.
Jesse Ewing holds up a piece of the soy-based foam insulation he installs.
With three inches of the foam in the walls and four inches in the ceiling, Ewing says a home will be totally sealed. Combined with the proper ventila-
tion system, he says a homeowner can use far less energy to heat their home. The material is LEED compliant and gives off no
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VOCs and doesn’t use any HCFCs or CFCs. Ewing can be contacted at (250) 551-3100 for a free estimate for installation.
What’s your communication style?
Have you ever considered your communication style and how it impacts your business relationships? Everyone has a style and it may or may not benefit you or your organization. Generally, there are four styles of communication: aggressive, passive, passiveaggressive and assertive. See if you can recognize yourself in any of these descriptions. Aggressive communicators are brutally honest and their underlying motivation is to put others down to protect themselves. They are direct, forceful and demand their own way. People in the company of these communicators tend to feel
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humiliated, resentful and hurt by that communication style. Others will view aggressive communicators with distrust and fear. Passive communicators are indirect and inhibited and their goal is never to make anyone uncomfortable or displeased. Passive communicators tend to be regarded as pushovers and
are people can be frustrated with their inability to act or make decisions. Passive-aggressive communicators act indirectly with the air of being direct and appear to be honest but leave their colleagues unsure about the nature of their comments. The underlying motive of the passiveaggressive communicator is they feel the need to fight to be heard and respected and may resort to manipulation in order to achieve that goal. People in the company of passive-aggressive communicators tend to be confused by certain things that are said, or feel they have to protect themselves from being manipulated. Assertive communica-
tors are direct, honest, sensitive and willing to negotiate or compromise. They make decisions easily and fairly and can convert most situations to win-win. The underlying motive of the assertive communicator is that they feel the responsibility to protect their own rights. People in the presence of assertive communicators tend to feel respected, valued and are more likely to trust and understand the viewpoints and comments of the assertive individual. No matter what your current communication style, you have the ability to change if you want to. and there are courses available to improve your style of communication.
Joyce Jackson is the owner of Lonnie’s for Her and Him and an executive member of the Nelson Business Association.
Briefly The Nelson Trading Company Summer Party
Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The Nelson Trading Company, 402 Baker St. The Nelson Trading Company kicks off the summer by throwing a huge party to let people know the main floor in this historic building is now fully occupied. Each business (Hazeldean Gallery, Annies Boutique, Culinary Conspiracy, Evolution the Stone Spa, Bronze Peacock and Kootenay Medical Aesthetics) invites people to come down and check them out. All day Saturday the businesses are offering sales, samples, giveaways, deals, raffles, balloons and face painting for the kids.
Winlaw artist wins 3rd in Japanese design contest
Winlaw resident Emily Beamer is the 2008 bronze place winner of the worldwide Illustration contest for the Tokyo Japan based Graniph Design T-Shirt Boutique, featured in Nylon Magazine. Her illustration, of a thimbleberry flower and will be featured on shirts in Japan and on www. graniph.com. Beamer has her own Graphic Design and Illustration company based in Winlaw, where she works with clients both locally and worldwide. She specializes in print design, scientific illustration and basic web design. Beamer grew up in South
Slocan and after moving to Europe for many years, she completed a BFA in Communication Design at Vancouver’s Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, and apprenticed in design at Nettwerk Music Group in Vancouver. In 2007 one of her poster designs was featured on Showtime Television. This year she is also won another T-shirt illustration contest in Olympia Washington, and participated in the Design Kootenays show. Emily’s portfolio can be viewed at www.emilybeamer. com and can be contacted at emily@emilybeamer.com.
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News Resister arrested No animals in circus Robin Long picked up for allegedly not reporting to immigration by Chris Shepherd A U.S. Army deserter was picked up by Nelson’s police last week on a warrant for not reporting in to Canadian immigration officials. As of Monday, July 7, Long was in the custody of the Nelson Police Department (NPD). He was arrested by police on Friday, July 4 following a warrant issued by Boarder Services Canada, said Const. Bill Andreaschuk with the NPD. Const. Andreaschuk said the NPD and immi-
gration officials were trying to arrange a phone interview with Long and his lawyer. Don Skogstad is Robin Long’s Nelson lawyer. Skogstad said Long was given permission to make his monthly report to Canadian officials by telephone. According to the government, Long didn’t report in for June, though he did report his location in May and July. One condition of staying in Canada is Long must let the immigration office know his whereabouts. Long was arrested in
Nelson once before for not keeping the government up to date on his whereabouts. In October 2007 Nelson’s police picked Long up on an immigration-issued warrant. If Long is able to remain in Canada, Skogstad says the American will make his calls into the authorities from the lawyer’s office to ensure proper documentation of the call. Skogstad said a Friday, July 4 decision by the Federal Court of Canada that another U.S. deserter could qualify as a refugee could have implications to Long’s case.
Circus due to perform at NDCC will not include animal performers by Chris Shepherd Despite what the poster says, there won’t be any animals at next week’s circus here in Nelson. Jen Woollett, recreation supervisor for the Nelson and District Community Complex says she received many phone calls about Circus Vegas, scheduled to perform at the complex on Wednesday, July 16. The circus is renting the building’s arena and a condition of the agreement was there be no animals in the show, Woollett said. “Nelson, as a community, is very aware of animal welfare and ethical
Kim Adamson enters NDP race
“Perfect timing” draws Nelson woman into contest for NDP slot in provincial election by Chris Shepherd A local woman with decades of experience working with children and families has officially announced her intention to run for the NDP nomination in the NelsonCreston riding. Kim Adamson will make the announcement official at a press conference later today on Wednesday, July 9. “The timing is perfect,” Adamson says. Corky Evans’s decision to not run in the spring 2009 election combined with Adamson’s daughters impending graduation and her own commitment to making changes led the coordinator of Success by 6 to make the leap into provincial politics. She says she’s appalled by what the current Liberal government has done to the province.
You don’t run a non-profit community service agency in rural B.C. without learning to be financially creative and frugal. “It makes me mad and makes me want to fight for the people of this constituency.” Currently, she coordinates three West Kootenay Early Years initiatives including Success By 6. She has raised three daughters, was executive director of West Kootenay Family & Childcare
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Services (now Kootenay Kids) for 10 years and been an active community volunteer. In 2004 she attained an MBA in executive management from Royal Roads University. Adamson says her education and work have combined to give her a unique business lens to at social issues.
“You don’t run a nonprofit community service agency in rural B.C. without learning to be financially creative and frugal.” Her work takes Adamson around the West Kootenay and because of that she says she has a broad network in the area, something that will benefit her running a campaign for the B.C. NDP. The top three issues Adamson would work on if she were elected to the legislature include climate change, finding creative economic support for young families and bringing an increased preventative focus to the province’s health care system. The B.C. NDP NelsonCreston constituency Association will hold a nominating convention to select its candidate in January 2009.
Castlegar airport here to stay, Chernoff Castlegar’s mayor says Minister Bill Bennett’s doubts of “Cancelgar” unwarranted by Chris Shepherd Comments from the new Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts that there needs to be clarity around where the regional airport for the Kootenays is has drawn strong defence from Castlegar’s mayor. Minister Bill Bennett, the MLA for East Kootenay, questioned the relevance of Castlegar’s airport, something that city’s mayor, Lawrence Chernoff, couldn’t leave alone. “We on a constant move to try and upgrade the airport and try and
improve the service to the communities,” Mayor Chernoff said. “It’s my belief we service all the communities in the West Kootenays, without a doubt.” Improvements to the airport help combat the unfortunate nickname, “Canclegar,” Mayor Chernoff said. The recent runway rehabilitation (which cost roughly $3 million) and the planned installation of beacons in the surrounding mountains improve service, he said. The beacons would make it easier for night landings and takeoffs and
assist medical evacuation flights. Mayor Chernoff noted the number of passengers getting off the plane in Castlegar was up 15 per cent over last year. “It’s significant to the economy of the Kootenays as far as I’m concerned and it’s a vital link to the Kootenays as well.” Minister Bennett declined an interview with the Express. A spokesperson from his office said the airport was outside his ministry’s area of responsibility and that he would not comment.
Nelson, as a community, is very aware of animal welfare and ethical treatment and we knew any kind of animals for entertainment wouldn’t be supported. Jenn Woollett recreation supervisor for the NDCC
treatment and we knew any kind of animals for entertainment wouldn’t be supported,” Woollett said. As word got around about the circus, fears about animal cruelty circulated around Nelson, prompting a high volume of calls to the community complex from people worried about animals being mistreated. That prompted Woollett to get in touch with the circus to get an exact description of what the circus will bring to the Kootenays next week. That description was unavailable by press time.
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Movie Under the Stars: A Christmas in July food drive Friday, July 25 at Lakeside Park, beside the tram care shed in Nelson and Sunday, July 27 at Crawford Bay field, 8 p.m. or dusk The Nelson & District Credit Union has organized a free family feature movie under the stars in support of the Nelson Food Cupboard and East Shore Food Hamper. Don’t miss the experience of seeing this three-storey high inflatable movie screen with hundreds of other viewers in the park. Come early, bring your lawn chairs or blankets and get comfortable and enjoy the show. See www. nelsoncu.com for more details on the movie being featured and any changes due to the weather.
“We are very excited about showing this exceptionally terrific family feature film in the park, this will be a great community event. Unfortunately, we are bound by a film licensing agreement that states we can’t broadcast the title of the movie but, this ‘80s blockbuster tells the story of a child’s love and acceptance of an alien on our planet. It should be fun!” says Tom Atkins, Nelson & District Credit Union’s manager-marketing and relationship development. There is no charge for admission but organizers ask people to bring a non-perishable food item to help stock the shelves during a time of year when donations food cupboards are often low.
“Many people in the communities of Nelson and on the East Shore do not have sufficient resources to provide food for themselves and their families so we are here to bridge that gap, says Marya Skrypiczajko, co-coordinator for the Nelson Food Cupboard Society. “And we aim to do it with as healthy as food as possible that we buy from local businesses and farmers.” Parking will be limited so plan ahead to walk, bike, transit or car pool. Pack out what you pack in. Any food items or non-alcoholic beverages should be carried away. This is a public use field, no glass please. – submitted
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Members of the Moving Mosaic Samba Band march along Baker Street during Market Fest on Friday, July 4. The festival packed two blocks of Nelson’s main drag with music and vendors.
Cool down hot spots on your dog Hot spots are not just travel destinations offering great deals. On a dog a hot spot is known as Acute Moisture Dermatitis. Found most often in heavy-coated dogs, these can also be a problem with short-coated dogs. According to the Dog Owners Home Veterinary Handbook, they are rapidly advancing painful inflamed patches of skin covered with wet surface exudes of pus, from which hair is lost. The skin irritation can be from many causes, such as a collar that is
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always moist or swimming without being thoroughly dried. A hot spot progresses quickly as dogs will lick the affected area, causing fast rapid growth.
These types of skin irritations can result in having to visit the veterinarian if they are not caught and treated in time. Preventing your dog from licking, as well as clipping all the hair around the affected area, is the first step. Not allowing your dog to swim is essential as moisture will prevent these sores from healing. Many pet speciality stores carry natural remedies that are very effective for healing these infections. However, should your dog’s hot spot spread
and smell foul with excess pus, a veterinarian visit may be needed. Keeping your dog fully dried after swimming, as well as insuring proper grooming are ways to prevent your dog from suffering from these painful sores. A heavy-coated dog who has not been brushed will stay moist for days, thus increasing the risk of many skin irritations. There is information available online regarding hot spot remedies, however consult with your vet prior to home treatment.
Keira Coutts has lived in Nelson for 11 years. Her home is hairy. Her truck is muddy. Her business is Central Bark. She shares her life with Romulus, Kalu, Bear, Molly and Fat Bart.
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Opinions & Letters New recycling program is a step backwards
Editorial Smokey had it right While he’s an American, Smokey the Bear has a message that applies to both side of the boarder: Only you can prevent forest fires. The 2007 forest fire season was an intense one for the Kootenays. Homes were evacuated in the Slocan Valley and smoke and even charred leaves poured into our valleys from nearby fires. So far we’ve been more fortunate, though a embarrassingly high percentage of fires in the Southeast Fire Centre were caused by human activity. The forests are a major amenity in the West Kootenays, but when they dry up, they’re also a hazard and everyone should take care to not make the situation worse. Campers must take care to ensure their campfires are completely out and anyone who smokes has to take care with their butts. Homeowners have to look to their property and home to ensure they aren’t giving a wildfire fuel that could potentially ignite their home. Nelson Fire and Rescue Services have pamphlets that show people how to guard themselves and everyone, whether they live at the edge or centre of town, owes it to themselves and the rest of the community to ensure they take the necessary steps to discourage fire.
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Flowers - To warm, wonderful human beings who willingly give up a few moments of their lives to touch others with dignity, respect & compassion. Your kindness means the world to those going through difficult times. May it be returned 1000 times over. - Appreciative & Grateful Fish Heads - to people who make up hurtful lies about others. Your falsehoods are being corrected & your cowardly, heartless actions will come back to haunt you. Repulsed & Sickened Flowers - and blessings to the extremely thoughtful person who left the stone Buddha in
our garden. It has added an air of mystery and a source of inspiration to our space. Fish Heads - to people who insist on taking their pets everywhere and then leave them crying and panting in their vehicle or tied up in the sun while they go eat a meal for an hour. Use your brain. Flowers - to people who wear reflective gear when walking or cycling at night. Fish Heads - to the party people who think our public beaches are private bars.It looks like fun, but it doesn't belong here. The beach is for everyone! - A family man.
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Dear editor: After years of dutifully sorting recyclables and hauling them to the receptacles on Baker Street, I find it difficult to fling everything – from newspapers to cans – into one plastic (plastic!) bag and abandon it kerbside every fortnight. We are taking a task we have grown comfortable with and allowing everyone to mix it all up so that someone else, somewhere else, can sort it all out again. It feels like a step back-
wards. I’ve always cringed when watching people stuff lawn clippings and leaves into plastic (plastic!) bags thereby ensuring that what should be a simple composting process will be delayed by years, maybe even decades! Wouldn’t it be better to provide reusable blue boxes for homeowners and require us to separate recyclables before putting them out? It has worked in other communities for many years.
I was in Italy recently and whether I was in a small medieval village, or downtown Rome, on every second block a parking space was sacrificed to accommodate recycling hives. The result – people are used to putting the right things in the right places everyday. I applaud the City for getting something started. However, I question the efficacy of the project. Kate Bridger, Nelson
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Street Talk What is your comfort food?
Understand mental illness before you react to it Dear editor: I speak from personal experience, and on behalf of friends who are now in their ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s who have cared for loved ones dealing with mental illness since they were in their teens. These teens are now adults. What will happen to them when we die? The Anderson Street housing project will provide safe, supervised housing where they will get at least one nutritious meal a day as well as mental health assistance. Adults who will be living in this housing development have lived in Nelson and area for many years. They are not dangerous people brought in from out of town. Knowledge dispels fear.
Educate yourselves about mental illness, and you will be surprised to learn how little you have to fear. For those concerned about safety, let me assure you that people with mental illness are usually more afraid of you. More often than not, they are victims of crime. When their basic needs are met, and they are stabilized on medication, they can be productive members of society. However, in the future we should hold the Canadian Mental Health Association and Interior Health accountable for providing services they’re promising. Evelyn Kristiansen, Nelson
Bouletten. It is originating in Germany and it is a mixture of herb, spices, ground beef, egg and bread crumbs. You make a patty and barbecue it or fry it. Bolko Schreiber, Skookumchuk
Don’t take away any tennis courts at Lakeside Dear editor: I’m writing in response to the Wednesday, July 2 story “Basketball courts at Lakeside look likely.” First, let me say that I’m not against the idea of a good outdoor basketball court. However, the proposed location, at the expense of one of the tennis courts at Lakeside Rotary Park, is not well thought out. Firstly, no user group was consulted – the Nelson Tennis Club and Rotary Club of Nelson are not user groups of the tennis courts.
Secondly, with increased densification of the waterfront, the usage of the courts will only increase and removal of one of the courts is short-sighted. Also, I often see adults with their young children playing there. This is a great place to be introduced to a sport in a nonintimidating environment. When their skill level and interest increases, then they can make the transition to taking lessons at tennis club. Finally, one less court will increase waiting times to play and discourage
their usage. The tennis courts are in a beautiful location and one of the great features of Lakeside Rotary Park. The season starts early, it is centrally located and it is available to everyone. I feel the future of the tennis courts needs to be taken more seriously. They need better maintenance and to be promoted more in the community. If you agree, let council know. Peter Martyn, Nelson
Au soleil levant. Make a fruit-almond brioche. It’s a leavened pastry rolled and finished with a glaze. I get passionate about it. Pierce Sharelove, Nelson
There are better ways to save CO2 with the ferries Dear editor: While I commend the effort and idea of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by the Kootenay Lake ferries (“Slower ferry, less CO2, Wednesday, June 25), there are more significant options obvious to me. Cut the ferries’ emissions in half by cutting the distance it travels to half. Queens Bay’s McEwen Point to Kootenay Bay is only five kilometres, while Balfour dock to Kootenay Bay is 10 kilometres. Investing in closer infrastructure will pay for itself in years and cut emissions and
travel time in half. Run the ferries on biodiesel blends and emissions are cut significantly again. Reduce speed with those and emissions might be lowered more than the estimated 23 per cent. The result, less fuel burned, lengthening maintenance schedules and ferry replacement times. Maybe even reducing the number of ferries running to just one. Robert Murley, Blewett
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It changes. My comfort foods are not associated with childhood The smells of other places comfort me. I just walked past a wonderful Indian restaurant and right now, nothing would make me happier than curry. Cheryl Baxter, Canmore
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News City grants in aid City hands out $9,100 to local groups by Chris Shepherd
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The Sitkum Creek fire, seen here last year, was the closest blaze to Nelson in the 2007 fire season. B.C.’s Fire Protection Branch reminds people to take care of their fires to prevent them from spreading.
Fire risk up Human activity causes majority of forest fires so far by Chris Shepherd While the series of lightening storms that rolled through the region sparked a number of fires, most blazes in the south-east have been caused by human activity. Twenty-two forest fires were started over the Canada Day long weekend, 18 lightening caused, four human caused, said Karlie Shaughnessy, fire information officer for the Southeast Fire Centre. All the fires were less than one hectare and three-person initial attack crews were used to put most of them out. But before the long weekend, 34 of 36 fires were caused by human activity. Shaughnessy said they were mostly backyard burns that were left alone. “Especially in the spring, people look at the wet weather and think it doesn’t matter.”
That wet weather is gone now and the Southeast Fire Centre issued a ban on fires with piles of material larger than one metre high and one metre wide on Monday, July 7. Fireworks and burning barrels are also included in that ban. Campfires are still allowed though Shaughnessy recommends people be careful with their fires. So far, there have been 62 fires that have burned 64 hectares in the Southeast Fire Centre. In 2007, 491 fires burned through 16,696 hectares in the Southeast Fire Centre. Of those, 113 were human caused and 378 were caused by lightening. Up to date wildfire information can be found at www.bcwildfire.ca. If people see smoke or flames, Shaughnessy said they should call 1-888-663-5555 or *5555 on most cellular networks.
Council gave out a little more than half of the available money for grants in aid this year. Of the $16,696 in the City of Nelson’s grantin-aid budget, councillors decided to allot $9,100 to three arts groups, the local hospital foundation, sports council and the air cadets. Council finalized their decision at their Monday, July 7 council meeting. Groups that received money included: • Festival Nelson, $1,000, for the annual non-competitive music festival for music stu-
dents. • Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, $2,500, to offset expenses related to their Eighth Annual • Legacy Golf Event, a hospital fundraiser. • Nelson Fine Arts Centre Society/Oxygen Art Centre, $500, to support the Name Your Place art project. • Nelson Music Festival Association, $600, to sponsor one of adjudicators for the 2008 festival. • Nelson Regional Sports Council, $2,500, to install five display cabinets at the Nelson and District Community Complex.
• Nelson Air Cadets, Osprey Squadron, $2,000, to cover their annual expenses. Organizations turned down include: the provincial office for Kid’s Help Phone; the Lower Columbia All First Nations; Nelson History Theatre Society; Nelson Overture Concert Society; West Kootenay Boundary Crime Stoppers; and Nelson Youth Soccer. Council has $7,596 left over in its grant-inaid budget. During their budget deliberations for 2008, council decided not to add any funds to that particular budget.
Briefly July at the youth centre
The Nelson District Youth Centre is in the process of developing an art room (stocked full of supplies) and an art gallery that will display the work of young local artists. Centre staff are looking for a diverse group youth to join their youth art advisory committee to help plan, organize, and deliver various art programs/activities. NDYC will soon open a jam room, fully equipped with guitar, bass, drums, turn tables, etc. Staff are look-
ing for a group of youth to join their jam room advisory committee to help with programming/special event ideas and implementation. Call Anisa at 352-5656, or stop by 608 Lake St. to get involved with either project. Events at the youth centre include: Class War Kids with special guests Infested and Rio Bent on Wednesday, July 9, 7 p.m. Cover is $5; The Cake Walk game on Friday, July 11, 5 p.m.; Guitar Hero Night, Friday, July 18, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Tour de Kootenays rolls closer
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Organizers looking for sponsorship for race that could close portions of the Kootenays highways next spring by Chris Shepherd With the blessing of the national cycling association, organizers of a West Kootenaywide cycling race are on the hunt for sponsors. “Today, our corporation celebrates the realization of a dream,” David Tocher, president of the Intermountain International Bicycle Racing Association said at a press conference on Thursday, July 4. “After more than two years of approvals and endorsement seeking . . . now, finally, the most important – endorsement from our national federation, the Canadian Cycling Association – is in place.” Providing organizers can drum up the $240,000 minimum to host the Tour de Kootenays, the race will go ahead Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, 2009. Rossland will serve as the host city for the race that Bob Hennessy, executive director for the local association, said will draw up to 160 professional cyclists to the Kootenays.
On the first day, those cyclists will follow a route that takes them from Rossland north to the Slocan Valley, up to New Denver, and up Highway 31A to the finish line near the Retallack turn off. On Sunday, the tentative race route will follow a loop near Castlegar. Both routes have yet to be approved by the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and would require police escorts on the highway. Hennessy, who has raced in cycling events in the past and organized road races elsewhere, says the racers will take up at most two kilometres of highway when they race and will travel in a rolling enclosure, or cocoon – as Hennessey puts it – that will effectively close off portions of the highway while running. Hennessy says the Kootenay race will be one of the high points in the professional cycling circuit in Western Canada as most races of this calibre – it will be part of the Union Cycliste Internationale’s continental circuit.
Briefly Super Summer Fun Days with the riding club
Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, 9 a.m. at the Nelson and District Riding Club grounds on Blewett Road The Nelson & District Riding Club is hosting it’s annual Super Summer Fun days. The NDRC grounds are located on Blewett Road
– 4.5 km west of Blewett and Bedford roads. Saturday features dressage, jumping, races and games with a gymkhana at 7 p.m. On Sunday there will be halter/showmanship, trail, driving, English and western flat classes. This is a fun family event, even for spectators who have shaded bleachers and a concession. Anyone can compete and no formal attire is
required. All participants needs is a horse, Horse Council BC insurance, a signed waiver for those under 19 and $2 per class. For rules, program or more information about the riding club please check out: www.nelsonridingclub.com or call Liz at (250) 359-7293.
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The Nelson Shoreline Restoration Project recently received donations totaling $2,200, which will be used to hire two Selkirk College Integrated Environmental Planning students on a part-time basis and offset field school costs associated with the work. From left to right, Julia Roberts of Dillon Consulting ($500), Rob Macrae of Selkirk College, Raymond Gariepy of Au Soleil Levant bakery ($1,200), Eileen Pearkes of the Nelson Shoreline Restoration committee and Blair Weston of FortisBC ($500). The students will maintain native vegetation planted earlier in the year, and help the Nelson District Rod & Gun Club and the Nelson Lion’s Club to plant trees and maintain the oriental garden.
Tipi Camp sets up on the shores of Kootenay Lake once again Nestled on the lake shore in a remote bay at the tip of Crawford Bay Peninsula, the Tipi Camp looks southward down Kootenay Lake. The Selkirk and Purcell Mountain ranges cradle the shimmering lake as they stretch far into the distance. Gentle forests and trails beckon all around. On all sides, natural beauty abounds. Here, visitors can truly relax and tune in. For the past 20 years, the Tipi Camp has been
the setting for very diverse groups who seek to pursue their programs in the seclusion of our camp. From a Tibetan Buddhist meditation retreat to a mental health support group, from native healing retreats to self esteem programs for young people, the Tipi Camp has provided support, safety, and comfort to hundreds of people a year as they grow in understanding and appreciation of themselves and the nat-
ural world. Visit the camp’s website for more information, program descriptions, stories and pictures at www.tipicamp. bc.ca. To reach the nonprofit Guiding Hands Recreation Society’s office, call toll free 1-866800-2267, or e-mail at tipicamp@theeastshore. net. – submitted
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Public input on private power projects threatened by provincial bill Did you know there is a Bill that has been written specifically to stop local input into private power projects proposed for your rivers? To date, more than 500 water license applications have been submitted by private companies for rivers in B.C. for private run-of-river power projects. More than 70 of these are for rivers in the Kootenays.
More and more people are taking action and in response, local and provincial politicians are taking action as well. With megaprojects such as the Glacier/ Howser project being proposed, it is no wonder that public concern is growing. However, looming in the background is Bill 30. Regardless of potential environmental or socio-economic impacts a commu-
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nity or region may face as a result of run-of-river projects, Bill 30 has effectively eliminated the authority of a community to have a say in the approval process. The provincial government introduced Bill 30 in 2006, legislating the final say over approvals to the BC Utilities Commission and out of the hands of local politicians or community plans. Regardless of their efforts to silence people, the power of the people is working and
Regardless of their efforts to silence people, the power of the people is working and the provincial government is having no choice but to take notice. the provincial government is having no choice but to take notice. In March, more than 1,000 people gathered
in Pitt Meadows for a public meeting about the Pitt River project and the moving of a park boundary to accommodate its power line. As a result of the public pressure, the Ministry of Environment rejected the park boundary adjustment. It was a victory for all. Here in the Kootenays, the Glacier/Howser project is poised to be the next Pitt River and it is up to all of us to ensure this happens. It is a critical time for all of us to stand up for our rights and take action for Glacier and Howser Creeks and all Kootenay rivers. For more information visit www.ecosociety.ca or e-mail leeann@ecosociety. ca.
Lee-Ann Unger is an avid lover of wild places, who works with the West Kootenay EcoSociety as the campaigner coordinator within the organization’s Wild Rivers Campaign. of the West Kootenay EcoSociety. For more information contact the EcoSociety at eco@kics.bc.ca or 354-1909.
CBT supports 34 green projects The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has awarded $349,984 in support of 34 new Basin-wide projects through its Environmental Initiatives Program (EIP). The EIP provides support to community-initiated and supported environmental projects that
aim to reduce the impacts humans have on local and regional ecosystems. The CBT increased funding to the Program by $54,424 this year. “The boost in EIP funding means CBT is able to do more to support aquatic, terrestrial, and education projects that foster healthier, more environmentally-conscious communities in the Columbia Basin,” says Wally Penner, CBT’s vice president of community partnerships. “An important element of the selection process was to identify projects that address clear community needs, or provide opportunities for community involvement - whether that’s through a training workshop or helping with the restoration of a stream.”
Local projects to receive money include: the Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee, $16,000; Slocan Lake Stewardship Society, $10,000; and the Slocan River Streamkeepers, $4,500; The EIP is carried out in partnership with The Columbia Kootenay Fisheries Renewal Partnership, The Land Conservancy of BC, and the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network. The Columbia Basin Trust delivers economic, social, and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin. To learn more about CBT programs and initiatives, visit www.cbt.org or call 1-800-505-8998. – submitted
RDCK now takes household batteries Residents in the Regional District Central Kootenay can now recycle their household batteries. This program is a cooperative effort with “The Battery Doctor” and represents the latest in a series of zero waste focussed endeavours being sponsored by the RDCK. The program started Tuesday, July 1 and all expired household alkaline batteries will be accepted at any RDCK transfer station or landfill facility. “We’re very excited about this latest move in the right direction”, stated Gary Wright, the chair of the RDCK Board, and Mayor of New Denver. “Our public has been asking for a way to recycle expired alkaline batteries for some time now. Our engineering and environmental services team has worked hard to make this possible. It’s a further demonstration of our commitment to achieving zero waste.” Expired rechargeable household batteries (max. weight of each battery cannot exceed one kilogram) and cell phones can also be brought to any RDCK transfer station or landfill and should be handed to the on-site attendant for proper collection. All alkaline batteries collected will be transported to Toxco Inc. in Trail to be recycled. For more information on RDCK resource recovery programs and projects, visit www.rdck. bc.ca. – submitted
Monsanto opponent speaks about genetically engineered food in the Kootenays
Thursday, July 10, 7 p.m. at the Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Road, Castlegar The Kootenay Food Strategy Society will welcome one of the most celebrated farmers in the world: Percy Schmeiser. Since 1998, Saskatchewan’s Percy Schmeiser and his wife Louise have been waging a classic David versus Goliath struggle against one of the most influential multinational agricultural corporations – Monsanto. Schmeiser will be bringing his story to the Kootenays at an event hosted by the Kootenay Food Strategy Society. The evening will introduce the G.E. Free Kootenays campaign – a subgroup that will begin working to ensure that farmers in the Kootenay regions of B.C. will never have to endure
the pressure and intimidation faced by farmers like Schmeiser. This event will encourage Kootenay residents to take action to ensure such crops are not grown in our regional “foodshed”. Most importantly, the campaign will ensure that viable alternatives are available to farmers currently growing G.E. crops. Nelson-Creston MLA Corky Evans and G.E. Free spokesperson Andy Morel will also speak. A question and answer period will end the evening and be facilitated by Deconstructing Dinner’s Jon Steinman. For more information, visit the events page at www.kootenayfood.ca Admission is by donation (with proceeds going towards G.E. Free Kootenays). – submitted
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Kevin McDonell arranged this photo of Ty Walker, five months, as he celebrates his first Canada Day.
Laurie Meers spotted these two friends at Lakeside Rotary Park.
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Canada Day photo contest runners up The Express received many excellent entries for its first-ever photo contest. We challenged photographers to come up with their best picture that exemplified the Canadian spirit in the West Kootenay. A recurring theme through many of the photographs, and one that’s obvious in the winner and two run-
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The fireworks display, put on by the Nelson Professional Fire Fighters Association let people in the West Kootenays end Canada Day with a bang.
ner up photos, is youth. A country’s strength lies in its youth. It’s the responsibility of the adults to create a vibrant, healthy society for the youth and it’s our hope that the youth will take our efforts and put their own energy and ideas into furthering that effort.
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Dancing in the stars Organizers gears the ninth annual Starbelly Jam for dancers by Chris Shepherd
Friday, July 18 to Sunday, July 20 at Crawford Bay Park Advance tickets (until Thursday, July 17): Adult weekend pass, $85; adult day pass, $50; youth/senior weekend pass, $43; youth/senior day pass, $25 Tickets at the gate: Adult weekend pass, $95; adult day pass, $50; youth/senior weekend pass, $48; youth/senior day pass, $25 Tickets at Still Eagle, Pack Rat Annie’s, Love of Shiva, Nelson & District Credit Union, East Shore Branch and Black Salt Café in Crawford Bay. If the diverse collection of performers at this year’s Starbelly Jam festival have one thing in common it’s that they intend to get the audience on its feet. “I put together a lineup that would emphasize dancing,” says Todd Halfnight, artistic director for the Crawford Bay festival. Saturday’s lineup focuses on youth, he says. The day includes Kinnie Starr, and Gabriel Teodros, a hip-hop artist from Seattle. Teodros replaces K’naan, a Canadian artist originally slotted Saturday night. Teodros is well-known in the northwest music scene, Halfnight says and he’ll bring a crew of musicians and MC to the night. Closing Saturday is famous DJ Cheb I Sabbah. Sunday’s lineup returns to the festival’s traditional world music focus including Alpha Ya Ya Diallo and Zaki Ibrahim, an up-and-coming Toronto artist fresh from performances in London, England and the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal. Along with the music is the popular parade on Sunday and a variety of vendors and kids activities. Visit www.starbellyjam.org for a complete festival program.
Above, Zaki Ibrahim is Starbelly Jam’s headliner. Below, Kinnie Starr will draw the younger crowd. Both artists will get the audience dancing, says the festival’s artistic director.
Five Alarm Funk
Monday, July 14 at The Royal on Baker Five Alarm Funk is a Vancouver-based, 12piece rhythm machine that delivers a deliriuminducing live show fuelled by original funk and afrobeat grooves. The band’s horn and percussion-driven instrumental jams feature searing guitar leads and horn solos wailing and soaring above a fourman percussion maelstrom that is grounded by Neil Towers’ juicy bass lines. The band’s wicked cross-rhythms and frenetic, costumed stage
show appeals to jazz fans and clubs kids alike. Five Alarm Funk has carved out a word of mouth fan base from a series of crowd-pleasing performances at clubs, concert halls, and festivals throughout Western Canada. The group’s debut album has charted on college radio across the country including reaching #2 on Toronto’s CIUT station. Warner Music Canada nationally distributes the CD and it is available in record stores across the country. Tickets are available at the Royal and Eddy music for $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
With A Little Help From My Friends
Saturday, July 12, 7 p.m. at the Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St. Local singer songwriter Aspen Switzer is in the process of recording her second album to be released in the fall. Some of Nelson’s finest performers are holding a fundraising concert to help support this important, yet costly endeavour. Laura Landsberg, Allison Girvan, Michael Graham and Lucas Myers are among those who will all perform in support of Aspen. Of course Aspen will be there with her trio Thistledowne. This eclectic compilation of talented individuals are sure to make for a Saturday evening you won’t want to miss. Tickets are $10 in advance at Eddy Music and online at www.aspenswitzer.com and $15 at the door. If you can’t make the show, you can still support Aspen by pre-purchasing the new CD on the web site.
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Friday, July 11, 8 p.m. at the Vallican Whole Community Centre Country Joe McDonald, voice and conscience of the Vietnam and subsequent wars will perform his Woody Guthrie tribute. Country Joe and the Fish were at the front ranks of the psychedelic rock movement when Joe led the infamous “F--k Cheer” to half a million people at Woodstock before singing “I Feel Like I’m Fixin to Die Rag”. The song and its emblematic chorus “And it’s one, two, three, what are we fighting for …” became the anthem for the antiwar movement and Joe became an icon. Throughout his career Joe (who is also a Vietnam era Navy veteran) has remained a political activist and a strong supporter of the war resistance movement. Doors and drinks at 7 p.m. For more information call (250) 226-7957. Tickets are: $15 at Jennie’s in Winlaw, Valley Voice in New Denver, Eddy Music and Otter Books in Nelson, Sunnyside Naturals in Kaslo; $20 at the door.
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Loco Phantasmo held over
Wednesday, July 9 to Friday, July 11 at the Livingroom Theatre Written and directed by Nicola Harwood with original music by Don MacDonald, Loco Phantasmo features the stellar cast of Bessie Wapp, Brahm Taylor, Lisel Forst and Michael Graham. A rollercoaster ride through madness, Loco Phantasmo’s characters all suffer from delusion – from delusions of grandeur to the delusions of romanticism to the delusions of mental illness. Beth is single, 39 years old and wants to have a baby. Her artist father is manic-depressive and refusing to take his meds. Her potential boy-
friend, Cody, is anxious about any kind of commitment. The Red Queen wants heads to roll. Time is ticking, will Beth achieve her goal of getting inseminated? Will Beth’s father sacrifice his sanity for his art? Will Cody sacrifice his freedom for a regular pay cheque? Will the Red Queen get her man? Tickets in advance at Eddy Music.
Dig Your Roots Deep art opening and artist debut
Tuesday, July 15, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Factory, 301 Vernon St. (beside The Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences) Owen Fitzpatrick calls both Nelson and Salt
The Man in Havana
Friday, July 11 at The Royal on Baker The Man in Havana plays all original floor-shaking tunes on a live PA, which means that the drum n’ bass, house and breaks running through the speakers is being performed live on stage on a rig of keyboards, samplers and MIDI machines. Backed by the talents of Mr. Jeff A. Cote on live drums and the illustrious Breakfluid on the opening set, this night is one you’ll regret having missed. Other summer appearances for the Man in Havana include the Starbelly Jam and Shambhala Music festival.
Then & Now – Top 40 Gold
Saturday, July 12 at the Spiritbar Celebrating 40 years of Top 40 hits, gently shaken, not stirred, by DJ Terrantino. Bring back the beat and dance all night to your favourite tunes from the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s and beyond! You might even spot local celebrity, Taffy Jack, at this event. For even more value for your buck, check out local DJ Isaac Haze, playing in the Benwell Lounge all night. Doors and music at 9 p.m. - this party starts early folks.
Flightfest
Saturday, July 19, 8 a.m. at the Nelson Municipal Airport The awe and spectacle of Flightfest 2008, brought by the Nelson Pilots Association with the generous help from the area business community, returns to
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Spring his home. This will be Owen’s fist exhibition of his work. His unique and illustrative style is sure to strike a cord with many art enthusiasts. He has created some beautiful visions for people to see, in both oil and acrylic. Kelly Shpeley is a local and one of the members of The Factory Studios. After helping to set up the Night and Day Fashion show with the hard working Factory crew, she is now ready to show her fresh art works to the community. Having shown in galleries from Detroit to Victoria, it is nice for her to work in an intimate setting such as Nelson.
Nelson. Nelson Airport will see visitors from far and wide bringing with them their carefully restored vintage aircraft. The men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces will visit with the tried and true Buffalo and the big Yellow Bird, a key component for search and rescue service in Canada. Also in attendance will be a NATO trainer the Harvard II. The special guests the Fraser Blues, a precision aerobatic team from Abbottsford. The will thrill the many their their spectacular aerial ballet. Join organizers for breakfast and spend the day. Admission by donation.
Music in the Markets
Wednesday, July 9 at the Hall Street Market and Saturday, July 12 at the Cottonwood Market On Wednesday, Isabelle will entertain market-goers with her lively accordion music from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Hall Street Market happens every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the corners of Hall and Baker Street. On Saturday, the Cottonwood Market this weekend for not one but two musical performances! From 10 am to noon, Sebastian will be playing a relaxing mix of Latino music and classic covers. Stephanie Dufresne, a singer-songwriter with a unique voice and a lot of talent, will be singing from noon until 2 pm. See you at the Cottonwood Market from 9:30 am to 3 pm at Cottonwood Falls Park.
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Wednesday, July 16 at the Spiritbar Elliott Brood play dark, gritty folk and howling bluegrass music built around whiskey-drenched vocals and lyrics evoking images of love, loss and murder. In their soul-thumping songs, banjo keeps time to a strange and chunky angular stomp, with Kentucky-hardcore acoustic guitar and sombre, achingly confessional vocal harmonies.
Since forming in the spring of 2002, Elliott Brood have sparked a devout following across Canada. Songwriters Sasso and Laforet explore the territory of collective myth. Their Ambassador LP is rife with elegies to historical, legendary and contemporary figures. Special guests include Nelson from Nelson and the Menace and Slocan Dark. Tickets are $10 at Eddy Music, Otter Books and at the Hume Hotel.
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More Willful Pursuits Thursday, July 10 to Sunday, July 13 and Thursday, July 17 to Sunday, July 20, 8 p.m. at the TNT Playhouse What is the King’s Company to do without William Shakespeare? Find out in Brian d’Eon’s More Willful Pursuits, a follow-up to the hit play that delighted Nelson audiences a decade ago. In this fun-filled, Shakespeare-meets-Monty Python type comedy, director Karen Agnew sets viewers in the wacky theatrical wonderland of 1611 London. With the completion of The
Tempest, Will Shakespeare has announced he is about to retire. The implications for the rest of the Company are immense. How will they cope without their main drawing card? Will they be reduced to begging in the streets? Armed with several pints of the Mermaid Tavern’s finest ale coursing through his veins, and the support of Henry Condell (Sean Nicolson), his ‘puppy-headed minion’, John Heminges (Bruce Ormond) hatches a plan. If Shakespeare (Jeff
Forst) is about to put down the quill, then he, John Heminges must take it up, and hit the boards running! Encouraged by the capable and much loved female thespians, Elizabeth (Leigh Hibberson) and Katherine (Cathy-Ann Glockner), John Heminges approaches the famous bard with his proposal. Richard Burbage (Brian d’Eon), the principal writer of the piece, is enraged that John should present the clearly ‘unfinished’ play to Shakespeare without his permission. Nevertheless,
The Buckaroo Jake and Calico Carol Show
and Ug (a crazy horse). There will also be cool rope tricks, amazing tall tales, cowboy songs and poetry and even a chance to check out some real cowboy gear. Admission is free and open to kids ages six and up.
Friday, July 11, 2 p.m. at the Nelson Municipal Library, 602 Stanley St., Victoria Street entrance Kids, join Nelson’s library for an afternoon of gallopin’ fun as their Summer Reading Club introduces Buckaroo Jake and Calico Carol. This cowboy and cowgirl have an hour-long interactive show featuring puppets Annabel (the yodelling cow), One-Eye (a cow dog)
Open studio at Oxygen
Wednesday, July 9, 7 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St. (alley entrance) David Eustace will give a studio tour and people are
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the die is cast, as scripts are passed round. This play-within-a-play ambitiously leaps across decades of time and two continents and even includes a hilarious re-enactment of
the Battle of the Spanish Armada. Personalities clash as the company tries to beat this injured script into a tuneful play, hoping Shakespeare will, in the end, rescue it with his help-
ing hand. This is part of Nelson’s Summer Performance Festival and tickets are $15 at Eddy Music or at the door. – submitted
invited to come by and ask questions about his current public art project, Project for Paper. Open Studio at Oxygen will continue through the month, every Wednesday at 7 p.m. and the event is free. Project for Paper is a public art installation that examines local history using paper casts of tree stumps. The paper forms will be used to communicate details about what happened (and when), in and around Nelson. Details at www.projectforpaper.com. There will be an artist talk on Friday, July 18, 7:30 p.m. and open studios on Wednesdays July 9, 16, 23 at 7:30 p.m. The exhibition opens on Friday July 25, 7 p.m.
Maddix and bassist Rob Johnson, Flora will perform songs from her new album, Insight. This CD is a jazzy mix of modernized standards and Flora’s groovy originals. There is no cover.
Visit their website at www.touchstonesnelson. ca or call (250) 352-9813 for more more information.
Flora Ware’s CD release
Tuesday, July 15, 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Library Lounge in the Hume Hotel Joined by guitarist Cliff
“By Donation” Thursdays
Every Thursday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon St. Nelson’s museum has decided to waive their regular fees and allow patrons to enjoy the facility by donation. For people considering membership or who just haven’t had occasion to stop in, this is a great chance to see what the local museum and art gallery has to offer. The museum is open for regular summer hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jazz is Now
Sunday, July 13, 1:30 p.m. at the Kootenay Gallery, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar Rich Rabnett and Sarah McGlynn will perform and discuss the panoply of influences that fall under the umbrella of contemporary jazz music. Sarah McGlynn is a graduate of Toronto’s Humber College, and has featured prominently with numerous groups at Ottawa and Toronto’s downtown Jazz Festivals. Rich Rabnett has played extensively in Canada, and has led the modern jazz quintet Rabnett 5 for the past seven years. This group has won the loyal support of Canadian independent radio audiences, and the CBC, for whom they have played sessions for Hot Air, Jazz Beat, and Definitely not the Opera. Together Rich and Sarah play twice a week in Nelson at the Redfish and the Hume Hotel, and have performed around BC, including the Kaslo Jazz Festival. Admission is $12, $10 for gallery members and children under 12 are free.
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Protecting your new baby from the elements The transition from the womb to the outside world is the biggest one any of us will ever make, and yet it is taken very lightly in our culture. In their transition from the womb to the home and the wider world, babies are acutely sensitive to their environment. Unlike adults, they do not have the ability to block out environmental stressors such as bright lights, noise, pollution and extreme temperatures. During their first year babies are unable to regulate their body temperatures – they heat up quickly and cool down quickly. Babies lose a lot of heat through their heads and a warm hat that covers the ears should be worn in winter and on cool or windy days in other seasons as well. It is also easy for a baby to overheat, and in the sort of temperatures we have had lately it is important not to stay outside very long with a new baby. Signs to watch for that may indicate heatstroke are: hot clammy skin, fever, diarrhea and lethargy. Transitions from the outside into an environ-
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ment like the supermarket with air conditioning and lots of people and noise can also be distressing for a baby if they do not feel protected. In many traditional cultures there was a period after the birth of a child within which both mother and child stayed at home for sometimes up to three months and were cared for by family. Sadly, such a practice is not supported in our society but, by being sensitive to their needs, there is still much we can do to safeguard the emotional and physical well being of our children.
Sandra Mason is a registered acupuncturist in Nelson. For questions or information she can be contacted at semason @netidea.com. The information used in the Exploring Health column is for education only. It is important to consult a health care provider about your specific health concerns.
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Kamala Waoitenko, five months, keeps the sun off with a hat this summer.
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Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences Student Clinic .......................................................... 354-1984 Kate Butt, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine551-5283 Jen Cherewaty, RAC, Balance for Body & Soul354-1752 Sara Fujibayashi RAC, at Mountain Waters Spa352-3280 Claudia Kavcic, RAC, at Mountain Waters Spa352-3280 Sandra Mason, RAC ............................................... 551-0110 Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, 10 years experience352-0459 Marion Starr, Dr. TCM ............................................ 352-9890
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Art Therapy
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Astrology
Sharon O’Shea, Astrological Readings ........... 352-2455
Body Piercing Aura & Chakra Biofeedback/Bodywork, Homo Divinus505-5067
Bodywork Thai, Jin Shin Do, dance, Qi Gong, Bliss. Marisa352-3312
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Mountain Waters Spa, 205 Victoria St..................... 352-3280 Shalimar Spa, located at the Prestige Inn ..... 354-4408 The Stone Spa, Abby McCormick354-4030 or 551-0599
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THE HEALTH PAGES Setting it straight The brief “Quantum Touch workshop” in the Wednesday, July 2 issue of the Express omitted a name. The Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27 workshop is presented by Roger and Ani. Phone (250) 428-5116 for more information.
Breath of Spring
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Bryna Idler, the administrator for the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation booth, had some help from Nelson Becker, publisher for the Express newspaper during Canada Day at Lakeside Rotary Club. The two were raising money for the foundation’s Breath of Spring fundraiser. The money raised will go to buy ceiling lifts, vital pieces of equipment that make moving patients easier and safer for the patients and nursing staff. The foundation is still accepting donations. Send cheques or money orders to: Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, 3 View St., Nelson, B.C., V1L 2V1.
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BUD HAYNES Premier Gun Auction, Sat., Aug. 23, 9 a.m., Bay #5, 7429-49 Ave., Red Deer, Alberta. Vern Vossler Estate. Extensive Wincherster collection, Henrys, Volcanics, Mountie guns, saddles. Estate Guns Wilf Malmberg. Pictorial catalogue July 10, $25. S&H. Phone 403-347-5855; www.budhaynesauctions.com.
WOODEN HIGH CHAIR, $50. Kelty (high end) baby backpack, $150 obo. Rollerblades. 354-0449. ROSEMONT KIDZ KLUB summer daycare for school age children. Open July 2-11, July 28-Aug. 28. For information call Glenda or Sue 354-3004. FOR SALE: CRIB, CHANGE TABLE, Sears jogging stroller with infant carseat , training toilets etc. 352-2229.
Business Opportunities THE UPS STORE® - franchise opportunity available. Join Canada’s largest network of neighbourhood business service centres. To learn more visit www.theupsstore.ca or call 1-800-661-6232. WORK AT HOME ONLINE - Start a real home-based business. Work when you want. Apply online and start today! www.wfhbc.com.
Career Training TRAIN FOR A NEW CAREER in medical transcription. Work from home. 99% employment rate. Contact CanScribe today for a free information package. 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com / info@canscribe.com. BECOME A WEDDING COORDINATOR with the IWPP online course. Includes full-colour lesson booklets, DVDs, practical assignments, personal tutoring, and business training. Free brochure. 1800-267-1829. www.qcweddingplanning.com.
Children VINTAGE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE carry case & 4 dolls. Rose Petal house & 2 dolls. $50 each. 551-2145.
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.“MORE WILLFUL PURSUITS”, Shakespearean farce. 8 p.m., July 1013 & 17-20, Nelson’s TNT Playhouse. $15 Eddy Music. OENOPHILES interested in forming a group to explore and enhance knowledge and enjoyment of wines. 505-5583.
“WE’RE BACK” - BENT IRONWORKS for all your ornamental needs. Custom Metal designs for home and garden. Welding repairs. Steve or Cindy 352-7092/354-9448.
ANTIQUE LOVESEAT, $400 obo. Porta-potti, $75 obo. 229-4544. POCKETPC/MP3 PLAYER. Creative Zen Vision:M 30 GB $100 obo. iPAQ hx2410 $150 obo. 352-7988. CAST IRON BATH TUB, authentic, 6’ long $200. 352-7228. RETIRED QUILTER has many quilts for sale. Phone 352-3625. PUSH LAWNMOWER, $35. Shopvac, $20. Dehumidifier, $25. Electric oil heater, $35. All excellent condition. 352-5155. HO WET SUIT, Extreme Limited. $45. Ph. 352-7144. RED ENAMELED METAL BUNKBED FRAME, single top and double bottom, no mattresses, $30. 354-5354. SMALL COMPUTER DESK, $30. Call 505-4455. ADMIRAL BUILT-IN DISHWASHER in good running shape $90. Antique 4-pedestal 26”-round table, 1940’s $200. 352-9686. CRAFTSMAN 11 HORSEPOWER LAWN TRACTOR, engine good. $175. Milwaukee 18 volt drill battery. 509-0658. GENERATOR, 4000W BALDOR PC40H, driven by Honda engine. Almost new, $1350. Evenings 229-5638 FOR SALE: JBL 3800 STEREO SPEAKERS, great shape. $100/pair. 359-7248. CONTRACTORS WHEELBARROW, $50, very good condition. Flowers, fig trees, rubber plants, cactus. 359-8103. LAMINATE COUNTER TOP, 16’ ushaped, nice granite look. Like new. 354-2851. APPLIANCES: FRIDGE, SELFCLEAN STOVE, portable dishwasher and micro. White, 4 years new. $900 best offer. 352-6554. INFRARED SAUNA, 2 person, cedar construction. New, $3800, sell for $1400 delivered. Universal gym $125. 226-7990. LEATHER ROCKER, good condition $50. Lazyboy (small), excellent condition, $125. Phone Donna 352-1193 BIFOLD CLOSET DOORS. Ceiling fan. Light Fixture. Doble Stainless steel sink & tap. Wooden failing. 825-4399. THE WIN STORE SILENT AUCTION has expanded. We will now be running two concurrent auctions. This months auctions feature collectible coins & notes, old books & comics, prints & paintings, green & amber glass, fishing equipment, vintage dishware, & other interesting items! Come and check it out! We are located at 721 Front Street. SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $3,495.00 Convert your logs to valuable lumber with your own Norwood portable band sawmill. Log skidders also available. www.norwoodsawmills.ca/400T 1800-566-6899 ext:400OT. ADD AND SAVE on home phone reconnection. Bad credit - no problem! Up to $30 off for new customers, plus lower monthly rates! Call Tembo 1-877-266-6398 or sign up online www.tembo.ca. AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/ U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, sulfur, smell, manganese from well water. Since 1957. 1-800-BIG IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com.
FIREWOOD, SPLIT OR ROUNDS, fir/larch. Plus a few laying hens. 2267880. UGLY FREE WORKING FRIDGE, CARPET; Not free, attic vents, exterior door, framed mirror. 355-2269. NEED CLEAN FILL, preferably in the South Slocan area. No invasive weeds please. Call 359-5078. RECYCLED MATERIALS FOR YOUTH ART CLASS. Plywood for painting, tiles/pottery(broken), wire, mirrors, clay. June 505-2032. STEEL DOOR, PATIO DOORS, attic vents, CSA wood stove, chicken feed hoppers. 250-355-2269. SMALL CAR, 4x4, good on gas, in good driving condition. Max $3000. 352-5567. HAND DRIVEN, REASONABLY PRICED grain mill wanted for milling flour. Please phone Larry 250-5055856.
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EXPERIENCED, QUALIFIED ENGLISH/ESL TUTOR. (B.A. Linguistics, SFU. TESL Cert. UBC) 359-0193 flicker45@hotmail.com
“COURSE IN MIRACLES” study books and tapes available. Also, new study group being formed. 352-9686 JACUZZI BARBECUE. Works fine. Phone 825-9926. SAVE TWO BURGUNDY COLOURED COUCHES from going to the landfill. U-pick up. 551-1074. TIMBER & MISC. WOOD FOR WOODWORKING. Lots! Many species/sizes! First come can have it all! 354-7772. 3 LARGE OLD WINDOWS, complete in frame with storm windows. 7’ x 4’. Phone/fax 825-4260 or 551-2637.
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BAREFOOT WRITING ONE DAY SUMMER RETREAT, at Winlaw, in the Slocan Valley, Sunday, July 6 9-3 p.m. Tap into the beauty and power of Nature as you write. Allowing your voice to emerge in this way connects you with the ordinary magic of life, and a vast field of possibilities. No previous writing experience necessary. Tuition, $60. To register, email: slocanvalleyrec@netidea.com or call 250-226-0008 For more info about Shayla and writing call 250-352-7908 or visit www.barefootjourneys.net YOU’RE INVITED to come to the open house at the Eck Centre (208601 Front Street). Browse through books & video tapes of Sri Harold Klemp. Learn how you can see the light & hear
TWO AUTHENTIC BARCELONA CHAIRS with ottomans. Excellent condition. Black leather, stainless steel frame. 250-359-6803. UNIQUE SOLID PINE HUTCH/ SIDEBOARD, solid fir hutch, antique sofa. Offers. Photos avail. 250-359-5962
Computers ACER 17” LCD MONITOR in mint condition for $110. Call 505-0126. PC ITEMS FOR SALE: http://raiden1701.blogspot.com/, offers. 3653538, Jordan.
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Garage Sales YARD SALE Sat, July 19, 8 to 4. Some higher priced items included. 603 7th Street. GARAGE SALE Saturday, July 12 9 a.m.-12 p.m., 4291 Viewridge Road, table with 6 chairs, entertainment center.
Help Wanted ARMOR BUILDING Systems Ltd. Looking for a responsible and hard working individual for a Crew Chief position in oilfield construction for Brooks & Southern Alberta area. Experience in some or all of the following fields required: Erection of self framing buildings, foam panel buildings, foam panel utilidor, pipe insulation, tank insulation. Very competitive wage package depending on experience. H2S, First Aid required. Safety Program. Benefit packages, Health & Dental Program, RRSP Program. Please fax resume to office: 403362-7290. Attention: Kent or email to kcarmor@telusplanet.net. Phone: 403-362-6637. EXPANDING PLUMBING HVAC firm seeking 3rd, 4th year and journeyman plumbers. Competitive wages, group benefits. Fax resume and drivers abstract to 403-362-4890, Brooks, Alberta. A DISCONNECTED PHONE? Offering quick connections and the lowest monthly rates! Switch for free. High-speed and dial-up internet now available! Call Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274; www. phonefactory.ca. SHARE YOUR PASSION for motorcycle maintenance and repair. NAIT Fairview, Alberta needs instructors with your journeyman motorcycle mechanic skills. Call now 1-888-9997882 or email carkinstall@nait.ca. KOOTENAY GROWER’S SUPPLY is looking for a part-time employee. Must have hydroponic knowledge & basic computer skills. Please drop off resume in person to Shane at 721G Front Street, Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m, to 6:00 p.m. WANTED: HARDWORKING, SELFMOTIVATED WORKER(S) for organic food booth at Starbelly Festival; $10/ hr plus entrance. Beth 226-7311.
House Sitting MATURE, NON-SMOKING COUPLE SEEKING house-sitting opportunity in Nelson. Available Jan. and Feb. of 2009 or portion thereof. 306-8652384 or 306-865-7604. EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE, HOUSE SITTER AVAILABLE. Small pets ok. Excellent refs. Prefer Nelson area. Email: marlabc2003@yahoo.ca EXPERIENCED HOUSE, PET AND GARDEN SITTER available July 27th onward. I have excellent local references. 354-4485.
Lost & Found FOUND: NIKON DIGITAL CAMERA, Canada Day 10:30 p.m. Call to identify 352-0448. CELL PHONE FOUND IN DONATIONS, Salvation Army. Turned in to Nelson City Police.
Lost & Found FOUND CAT, NEUTERED MALE, MANX, mostly black with blue collar, by hospital. Call 250-354-7800. LOST ON SELBY STREET, June 28th, at yard sale: black DVD case. 354-0114. FOUND: BC FIRST RESPONDER LICENSE at Lakeside Park. Contact Nelson City Police to claim. FOUND ON THE TRACKS behind the Chako Mika Mall, a pink and white shell necklace. Contact 505-0351 LOST: PRESCRIPTION EYEWEAR (SUNGLASSES) on the lake near 6 mi. Reward: Ph. 825-4314. FOUND IN SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE donations: b/w photos from 1940-1960’s. Donated by mistake? 352-9819. REWARD: For return of lost Blue Motorola Razor cell phone. Rosemont, Selkirk College Area. 354-7140. LOST: AT LION’S PARK, Sunday June 22, Razor scooter. Please call 352-0091.
Misc. for Sale 27” JVC TV, $100. Russian wool comforter. 1/3 hp new electric motor, offers. 359-7443. HOCKEY GOALIE PADS FOR SALE, approximately 36”. Great shape, asking $200 obo. Phone 352-0109. GAS FURNACE, suitable for a small house, 20 yrs old, works great, some ductwork, $100. 352-6926. OFF-WHITE FULL BEDROOM SUITE in excellent condition for sale for $400. Includes dresser with mirror, tall chest of drawers, desk with hutch & night table. Living room couch & loveseat in good condition for $200. Contact Paul Fazzino, Silver King Maintenance Dept. 352-6601 or at home in the evening 352-7823. HONDA 3500W 120/240V GENERATOR, $650 obo. 7.5 cu. ft. propane fridge, $500 obo. Both items low hours. Phone 250-229-4702. 52” RCA HDTV, paid $1200asking $800. Sony 100w surround sound. Paid $800, asking $600. Ph: 359-8189. SMITH 01s POLARIZED LENSES, good condition $20. Call Jennie 354-7812 JOHN DEERE 410 BACKHOE. Comes with chains & extend-a-hoe. Motor in great shape. Ph: 354-4558
Misc. Wanted DONATIONS OF LINOLEUM. Anything over 6’x12’ in good condition will be accepted. 354-7419. FOR free, old, functioning VCR. 5091782. RYOBI 18-VOLT CORDLESS TOOLS (no batteries okay). Hammermill-type garden shredder (no motor okay). Call 366-4321.
Music & Dance VICTORIA STREET STRINGS all level string players welcome. 505-5583 THOMAS PLAYMATE ORGAN, double keyboard, excellent shape, with pedals & internal rhythm box. $500. 229-4415. YAMAHA P-140 KEYBOARD. Weighted keys, wood finish with original accesories. Great condition, $950. 505-8399. 1970’S WILLIS, apartment-size, full keyboard piano. Walnut finish w/bench, in good condition $700 obo. 352-7233. CD & DVD DUPLICATION, direct to disc printing and graphic design located in Nelson: www.shortyburns. com 352-BURN(2876) 2 ANTIQUE ORGANS, Goderich & Kimball. Also, one electric organ & one upright piano. We will take offers. Call 229-4535 or 229-4661. FOR SALE: TWO MARK KNOPFLER TICKETS for Kelowna performance July 4th/08. $190. 226-7703. IBANEZ ARTCORE hollow body 4 string bass guitar w/soft case, hardly used, mint, brown, $450. 365-3538. PIANO FOR SALE. Antique upright grand, dark mahogany wood, good tone. $500 obo. 354-1805. FRIENDS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC informal, interactive soirees for music aficionados. 505-5583
Pets & Livestock SALTWATER fish/reef enthusiasts: Interested in sharing experiences, frags, possible club? E-mail saltyfish@shaw.ca Phone: 304-3535 HORSE TRAILER NEEDED TO HIRE or rent. Warmblood size for one day trip to Kelowna. Urgent. Sarah 226-7211. FREE KITTENS/CATS, beautiful, loving, excellent with other animals and kids! All litter trained. 226-6963.
Services DEBT STRESS? Consolidate & lower payments by 30-40%. End those phone calls & the worry. Avoid bankruptcy. Contact us for a no-cost consultation. Online: www.mydebtsolution.com or toll-free 1-877-556-3500. $500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660. EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER & ORGANIZER. Housecleaning, rental clean-up, declutter. Natural products, local references. Nelson, North Shore. Jenn 505-1822.
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MONUMENTAL Stone Works Custom headstones/monuments. Portable sandblasting. Cleaning and re-highlighting. Glass etching. Pet Memorials - proceeds to SPCA. 354-0988 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, concrete foundations, framing through finish. Reasonable rates. Harrop Creek Contracting. 551-1555. TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 505-0612. STUNNING IMAGES OF YOUR PRODUCTS for your advertising, website & promotions! Kelly Gilliam will photograph your products, location, & employees so you can create eye catching promotional materials and websites to drive business to you. Call 250-551-7378 or visit online: www.kellygilliam.com DOMESTIC DIVAS is here with quality insured services. Animal care, artwork, baking, bodywork, catering, childcare, construction, clean-up, deliveries, errands, housecleaning, home organizing, landscaping, painting, reception, sewing repairs, tile setting & design, yard clean-up. Call 505-4691. DIAL-A-LAW offers general information on a variety of topics on law in BC. 1.800.565.5297 or www. dialalaw.org (audio available). LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE is a public service that matches people with legal concerns to a lawyer in their area. Lawyers participating in the service offer an initial consultation of up to 30 minutes for $25 plus taxes, and regular lawyer fees follow if you both agree to proceed. 1.800.663.1919.
ROLLERBLADES, SKATEBOARDS, WAKEBOARDS, scooters, backpacks, tents, golf, bikes. Rentals, repairs, consignments, trades. Boomtown Sports. 505-5055. BIKE FOR SALE: ‘06 Norco six, size M, great shape. $1600 obo. 226-2711 KONA KIKAPU, 18 inch. Ridden one year. Paid $1400, sale price $700. 352-2468. GIANT AC2 Freeride Mountain Bike. Great condition, upgraded parts. $1350 obo. 354-3861, Graeme.
Sports Equip. HOCKEY GOALIE PADS FOR SALE, approximately 36”. Great shape, asking $200 obo. Phone 352-0109.
Steel Buildings BUILDINGS FOR SALE! “Beat next substantial increase!” 20x30x12 $6000. 25x40x14 $10,200. 30x50x14 $11,400. 35x56x16 $15,500. 40x60x16 $19,900. 50x140x19 $52,000. 60x100x18 $41,500. Others. Pioneer since 1980....1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.com. #1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colours available! 40year warranty! Free shipping first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206. www. crownsteelbuildings.com.
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Travel YUKON KLONDIKE TOURS. Flights from Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. Enjoy the best of the Yukon with an efficient 6 day air and land tour. Whitehorse, Skagway, Dawson City, Kluane and more. 1-866-460-1415; www.ClassicCanadianTours.com.
Work Wanted NEW MOTHER NEEDS EXTRA MONEY. E.I. not cutting it! Will do odd jobs, can babysit & also find babysitter. 505-5204.
NEED A CAR or truck? Good credit, bad credit. Want a Visa? #1 success rate. Delivery in BC and Alberta. www. drivehomenow.com or 888-501-1148. #1 IN CREDIT REBUILDING. Need a car, truck, van or SUV? Auto credit fast. Bad credit! No credit! Bankruptcy! Repossession! No problem. Call today and drive away. Call Stephanie 1-877792-0599. Free delivery anywhere - www.autocreditfast.ca. 1ST IN CAR LOANS! www.carloanstogo.ca. Western Canada’s lowest rates & prices on any make, any model. Call us first or go online for free approval. 1-888-859-8666. APPROVED AUTO FINANCING. www.credit-queen.ca. All makes, cars, trucks, vans & SUV’s. Turned down by bank? Needing a vehicle today? 200 vehicles online to choose from. Same day approval. Apply online or call Joanne at 1-866-602-3743, DL 5231.
Cars 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. 145K, good condition. $3800. 352-2747. ‘86 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, ‘92 engine. $1500 obo. 551-3311. ‘96 MERCURY TOPAZ. Low km, mint condition, $2400 obo. 551-3311. 1988 VOLVO 240DL. Only 140,000 kms. No rust. Needs a few parts & some TLC but runs. Transmission & motor in good condition. Asking $1,900 obo. Please call 250-427-7439 2003 TOYOTA RAV4 Limited Edition 102,000 km. Fully loaded, nice, clean car. $16,900. 250-352-0076, kpettit@shaw.ca. ‘88 HONDA ACCORD, new clutch, battery. Ugly, rusty, dented. Reliable beater, cheap on gas! $700 obo. 509-1782. 2001 ECHO 4 DOOR SEDAN. 124,000 km, air con, central lock, standard, cd player, green $9500. Excellent condition! Jessica 354-7078 FANCY MAGS/RIMS WITH TIRES, for sale. For GM vehicles. Price is $600. 250-359-7427.
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Cars 2006 PONTIAC SOLSTICE, dark grey, 25,000 kms. 4 cylinder. Good on gas! $21,900 obo. Tel: 352-1624. 1984 OLDS CUTLASS, running, new tires, new glass $500. 4 VW Jetta rims & tires, $100. 250-229-4503. 1987 FORD TAURUS. Winter & all seasons, many new parts, no rust, $900 firm. 352-0975. WANTED: SMALL 4X4 TRUCK around $4000. Prefer Toyota with extra cab. Ask for Debra 250-551-1035. 1970 CHEVELLE 4 DOOR. V8-307 auto. 99,000 miles, in good condition! Can email photos. $1900. 355-2988.
Sleds/Bikes 1998 KLR650, 1993 KLR250, 1990 Suzuki Sidekick, each $3000 obo. 1986 Glendale motorhome, $10,000. 825-9320. 2002 HONDA SHADOW SPIRIT 750. 5800 kms. Back rest, Honda saddle bags, cover. $5900. 359-5926. ‘94 FXR, excellent condition, many extras. 25,000 original kms, custom paint, $14,000 obo. 509-1970. ‘82 YAMAHA SECA 650, excellent condition, runs great! A steal of a deal at $1650 obo. 250-229-4304. VIEW IN NELSON, 2003 Yamaha R6, 20,000 km, never dropped, extras. $6200 offers. 780-884-7321.
Tires/Parts/Other 4 BRIDGESTONE Dueler H/t 265/65 R17 tires, $150. Jennie 354-7812 SPORTRACK CAR TOP CARRIER. Fits 1996-2000 Honda Civic. Used once. Excellent condition. $125. 352-9630. FOR SALE: WHITE TRUCK TOPPER for small truck, Mazda etc. Excellent condition. $90. Ph. 359-7481. 4 WINTERAX P2/5/70 R14 (96S) tubeless radial 705 kg rating. $75 for all. 250-352-5325. SET OF 4 LOCK NUTS w/key (12x1.5), 12 mag nuts (12x1.5), $25. 365-3548.
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TOYOTA TRUCK BOX, mint shape, fits 89-95, no rust. 512-2090
FIBERGLASS CANOE, 15 foot long with flotation chambers, 2 paddles and lifejackets included. $300. 359-7942.
Trucks/SUVs/Vans 1994 BLAZER, 4X4, pwr pkg, leather, hitch, 160,000 km, $7000 obo. 250402-8069, Brad. 1993 JEEP CHEROKE 4x4. Excellent condition. Leather interior. Has been babied. $2500. Call 352-3318. 1970 FORD CAMPER SPECIAL, with cab over camper. Runs and looks great. $3500 obo. 551-0884. TOYOTA LANDCRUISER, 1987, diesel, 2-door, BJ70, $2500 obo. 505-3905 1989 F150 EXTRA CAB, hd suspension, 302 power options. $2000 obo. 365-6186. CLASSIC 1974 VW VAN. Low miles on rebuilt engine. Sweet traveler. $2750. John 359-6729. 1984 DIESEL 3/5 ton ex-cab. $950. 509-0491.
Boats 1999 CAMPION, 20’ 6”, open bow, sport seating, showroom condition, trailer, 19,500. 229-4238. 13 FT. DAY SAILOR with trailer. $1000 obo. 250-352-9133. FULL RAFT PACKAGE: 13 1/2’ Hyside Outfitter Pro (whitewater, floats, expeditions, fishing), NRS rowing frame, oars, paddles, lifejackets, misc. $3400 obo (replacement well over $7000). 352-3720. HONDA 8 HP OUTBOARD, short leg, 4 stroke $800. 352-3248. WANTED: 14’ aluminum fishing boat with motor under $2000. 354-0114 WANTED: AN INEXPENSIVE OR FREE CANOE or small 9’ boat. Please call 505-9097. 16 FT LAKE CANOE WITH PADDLES, fiberglass, $500 obo. Phone 250-3552536, photos hauslemon@netidea.com 1993 WELLCRAFT ,18’ open bow, Volvo penta, s/s prop, very good condition. $10,500 obo. 352-0191.
Recreational Vehicles FREE CAMPER with 3-way fridge and stove. Wanted: free fill in vallican. 551-3178. 1993 JAYCO EAGLE 18’ travel trailer. Anniversary edition, awning, auto HT, lightly used. $6750. 825-9534.
Trailers OVER 200 NEW & used motorhomes, diesel pushers, 5th wheels, trailers, vans, campers. Total RV Centre. Special RV financing. Since 1984, Voyager RV - Hwy 97, Winfield BC. 1800-668-1447, www.VoyagerRV.ca.
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Garbage, compost and bears – Oh my! Combine form and The warm weather is here at last but summer began back in May for local black bears. The cold wet weather meant there were fewer plants available for foraging bears this spring. Several local bears came to town to forage – attracted by the smell (and in some cases the memory of) garbage and poorly managed compost. Unfortunately, many people in Nelson still have not learned that storing garbage outside could mean attracting a bear to their neighbourhood and their home. Bears have been seen feeding on garbage and compost on View, Stanley, Eighth, and Parkview, streets in the City of Nelson. When bears become used to foraging near people for food, they are willing to go closer to homes to find food
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THINKING OF SELLING? Get a FREE, no obligation market evaluation of your home. Call Trevor@NelsonRealty.ca 354-8409 Fairview Brickworks House in prime location close to schools, Lakeside Park, shopping and mall. Private yard fruit trees, garden, perennial gardens, fishpond and multi decks to enjoy. 3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, custom gourmet kitchen, Bosch appliances, granite countertops. Many storage areas. 16x29 foot shop. Quick possession. View on propertyguys.com ID # 196044. $497,000. 352-5686 to view. SOLID 6 BEDROOM. Outbuildings, 8 acres, near Nelson. Furnished main floor, rental income $1000/mo. - mortgage helper. 505-2060. PRIVATE, LEVEL, FORESTED 3 ACRES in Pass Creek. On friendly, quiet road. $135,000. 365-1080. BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED HERITAGE FAMILY HOME in Slocan Village for sale. Safe community, excellent school, pristine recreation. Asking $365,000. 355-2440
LOWER ROSEMONT, large fenced, flat yard. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1000 sq. ft. up, 1000 sq. ft. down. Large deck, great view, off-street parking. Quiet neighbourhood, close to schools, parks & golf. $339,000. 354-7693. TWO RARE PROPERTIES FOR SALE at 4-Mile: Beautiful lake view, creek, underground services, sunny, level, private, partially treed, ready to build. $230,000, $240,000. 3547741. COMPLETELY RENOVATED 12’X60’ MOBILE HOME with beautiful interior, tiled bathroom, laminate flooring, energy-efficient windows, new roof and more. $52,900. A must see! 250352-2298 http://nelsonmobilehome. blogspot.com WATERFRONT LOT. Fully serviced with spectacular views of Kootenay Lake/mountains. Asking $399K. Call Brent 604-715-9181. CUTE 3 BEDROOM ROSEMONT HOUSE. Great location, great views. Minutes walk from downtown. Well loved. 352-9235.
Bears that are comfortable near homes have also been known to walk into homes in search of food. Bears that are so comfortable foraging for food near our homes are a safety risk and are usually destroyed. Store garbage indoors, freeze the smelliest bits of garbage until the day of collection. Keep garbage in until the morning of collection. Bears are normally nocturnal and a street lined with garbage the night before collection is a bear buffet.
Compost is also a major bear attractant. Composting is an excellent way of recycling kitchen waste and enriching gardens but compost is not just a pile of rotting food. Properly composted material does not smell and is far less likely to attract a bear than a pile of rotting vegetables. Find out how to compost properly – contact the RDCK at: www.rdck.bc.ca. For more information go to www.bearaware. bc.ca. – submitted
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SEEKING FAMILY HOME within 15 minutes/Nelson, natural setting, privacy, sun, water, Waldorf proximity. Jane 226-6863.
DOWNTOWN HERITAGE OFFICE (therapy), glassed-in patio, views, large closet, parking, includes utilities. NS/ND/NP. $425/mo + gst. 352-5757.
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BRIGHT ONE BDR SUITE in quiet Uphill building, coin-op w/d, storage, ns/np, $560 inclusive. 780-8656140. BACHELOR SUITE IN NELSON available now or Aug 1. Suitable for one person. NS/NP. 505-1178. NEW MOBILE, 600 sq. ft. 1 1/2 bedroom, a/c, appliances, Q.B., ns/np, $575 + utilities. 229-2226. LARGE, FURNISHED, BUS ROUTE. Quiet, clean, responsible person. No pets/smoking. Working person please. 357-9905. HERITAGE HOME, FURNISHED, 3 fireplaces, large yard, garden, garage, 4 bedrooms, & master suite, Uphill, $2400 monthly. 352-2510.
CLEAN, QUITE & MATURE college student needs to put roof over my head to study, sleep & eat. Aug. to Oct. Phil 403-796-5877. NEW FAMILY LOOKING FOR RENTTO-OWN 2+ bedroom home in Nelson or Valley. 505-5204. AUG 1ST, YOUNG COUPLE LOOKING in Nelson or just outside. Work full-time, great references. danielle.lummis@gmail.com WALDORF FAMILY, 1 child, looking for rental close to Nelson, natural, quiet setting preferred. 226-7968. FAMILY LOOKING: 2/3 bdrm house in Nelson area, start August, school district employed, references. 802860-4713.
I was in Tuscany earlier this spring – a part of Italy known for good food, wine, pastoral strolls and art (with emphasis on the first two). In rural Italy, a meal involves more than just sitting down to eat. The cultivation, gathering and preparation of food are visible in the culture and an intrinsic part of domestic life. The kitchen is the functional and social hub of culinary preparation, appreciation and enjoyment. The colour palette of a traditional Tuscan kitchen includes reds, golds and greens; colours borrowed from the fresh fruits, vegetables and pastas that are prepared there. Decorating accessories are aromatic and edible; fresh herbs push their way out of ceramic pots and bowls of seasonal fruits spill out onto the table. Pots, pans and cooking utensils are seen and not just heard, often dangling from iron racks or hanging on the wall. Contrast this to an aseptic North American kitchen where the stuff of mealtimes is well concealed in plastic packaging behind closed cabinet doors. We obsess over our polished countertops and immacu-
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late sinks hoping that no clues will remain to indicate that meals will be, or ever have been, chopped, stirred, spilled and relished there. A rustic country kitchen doesn’t mean it is cluttered or unhygienic. Introduce warmth, colour and aroma to your kitchen décor by storing less perishable foods where they can be seen. Instead of a bowl displaying wooden fruit, use the real thing. Replace silk flowers with fresh herbs. Display your odd shaped, colourful pastas, grains, beans and nuts in a row of glass jars on a shelf or sill. The best thing about accessorizing with ingredients is that you never tire of the decor and can change it with just a routine trip to the market.
Kate is an artist and designer offering in-home consultations to help clients create optimal living and working spaces. If you have design questions, you may contact Kate directly at kbridger@telus.net or 352-4653.
Rentals Wanted TWO RESPONSIBLE, respectable women seeking 2 bdrm accommodation. N/S, N/P, Aug or Sept 1st. 250428-5876, 250-428-1302. STUDENT FROM OKANAGAN SEEKING ACCOMMODATION for Sept. 1st. 1-2 bedroom self-contained apartment or suite. 250-838-7237. ONE BEDROOM apartment for young senior. Non-smoker/non-drinker, no pets, long term, reliable, great tenant. 352-6173. MOM OF 2 looking for apt. by Sept 1, 2008. $600 -$900/month. 250-5511725.
Shared Accomodation RUSTIC off-grid cabin near slocan. Supports Afghan family. $125 plus work trade. Land co-op. 226-7311. 1 BEDROOM with private bathroom in large shared home. Available for clean, quiet person. 352-2051 SEEKING ROOMMATE FOR JULY: clean, quiet, nd/nd room for rent on beach near Balfour. 250-448-6324.
Shared Accomodation LOOKING FOR FEMALE ROOMMATE, working/student, 1824, to share 2 bedroom apartment downtown. $400+. 505-9685.
Trade/Swap TO EXCHANGE MY WATERFRONT HOME in Sandpoint for yours in Crawford Bay. Week or month. July or August. Flexible dates. 208-2677397 or 208-263-7190.
Vacation Rentals CABIN, CHRISTINA LAKE. On the water at Texas Point. 3 weeks available in August. 505-5005. TIMESHARE FORECLOSURES— Save 60-80% off retail! Best resorts & seasons! Call for free catalogue today! 1-800-597-9347. Browse hundreds of worldwide properties online— www. holidaygroup.com/bcn.
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HOMES & GARDENS Invasive plants lurk in wildflower seed mixes Wildflower seed mixes are often a popular choice since they are easy to plant, result in diverse flowers, and promote native wild flowers. Or do they? Wildflower mixes contain seeds from a variety of species and often include invasive non-native species that cause problems in the local ecosystem. One study in 2003 analyzed native wildflower seeds mixes from nine companies and found that each one contained between three and 13 invasive plant species. Seeds from one company contained nothing but introduced and potentially invasive species. Blueweed, Echium vulgare, is a non-native invasive species that has been brought to this region through wildflower seed mixes. This plant spreads prolifically by seed, producing 500 to 2,000 seeds per plant. Infesting grasslands and pastures, blueweed can impact both our ecosystems and economy. Like other invasive plant species, it is extremely difficult to get rid of once established. The Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee is conducting an inventory of blueweed this summer. It is currently known only in Nakusp, Creston/ Wynndel, and Powder Creek. Blueweed can be distinguished from lupines, a common blue flower on roadsides, because blueweed does not have whorls of leaves on the stem and is covered in sharp stiff hairs. The committee asks people who see blueweed outside the known areas to report locations by e-mailing coordinator@kootenay weeds.com or calling (250) 352-1160. For more detailed information on blueweed and other invasive plants see www.kootenayweeds.com. – submitted
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Blueweed is an invasive non-native plant species currently known in only a few locations in the Central Kootenay. Report sightings and pull and bag them if possible.
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