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VOLUME 20, NUMBER 35
Sinixt claim land
INSIDE Darkwoods Nature Conservancy of Canada buys 550 square kilometres of the Kootenays. PAGE 9
Lawsuit claims aboriginal title to Crown land
Fake cash
by Chris Shepherd
Nelson Police Department ask merchants to watch out for counterfit U.S. bills. PAGE 4
NDP race Two more women announce plans to represent NDP in NelsonCreston riding. PAGE 3
Market Fest a success NELSON BECKER
Aloka Jarman checks out her fairy holding a polka dot flower, done during the second Market Fest on Baker Street on Friday, July 25. The next date for the festival is Friday, Aug. 22.
Kutenai cancelled
Council repeals last summer’s rezoning, prepares for another public hearing in August by Chris Shepherd
Shambhala Popularity of fourday music festival grows, evidenced by nearly selling out ahead of show. PAGE 10
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An injunction filed against council’s decision to rezone property for Kutenai Landing has succeeded in forcing the City to revisit the decision. At a special meeting on Monday, July 28, council voted to repeal the rezoning that allowed Kutenai Landing to go ahead and will hold another public hearing in late August 2008. The decision was one that will save taxpayers money and save time and effort by staff and the City’s legal counsel, Mayor John Dooley said. “Working with our staff and legal counsel, we’ve decided the proper process is to repeal the bylaw and redo it.” The decision was a reaction to an injunc-
tion filed against the City by the Nelson Citizen Empowerment Society (NCES) on Friday, June 27, 2008. In it, NCES alleges: 1) the City violated provincial legislation by rezoning the 110 Cedar St. site before properly assessing the land and ensuring there was a valid Certificate of Compliance; 2) the City did not give proper notice of the Thursday, June 21, 2007 public hearing 3) the City failed to disclose all the facts at that hearing; and 4) the rezoning was inconsistent with the 1993 Official Community Plan. The City hopes that by holding another public hearing, giving proper notice and disclosing information it can deal with the first, second and third allegations. Darryl Secret, president
of NCES, congratulated council on deciding to take another look at the approval process. “I think this is a really good step forward,” Secret said. “I hope they’ll be more accountable on this and really take into account what the public thinks on this.” The upcoming public hearing will offer the public all the material considered at the June 2007 public hearing along with anything new that arises before the August 2008 public hearing, said Linda Tynan, director of corporate services for the City. Councillors Margaret Stacey and Robin Cherbo – the only members of council to vote against Kutenai Landing last year – maintained their opposition to the development at
this week’s meeting. “The main concern was that it I just didn’t see it as a fit on our waterfront,” Coun. Stacey said, adding that she would like to have a waterfront plan in place before going ahead with development.
Low risk letter due
The low risk letter requested by New Future Development Group is expected to be granted soon. The Kutenai Landing developer asked the City to approve the letter which would allow them to excavate and build the underground parkade. Council approved the proposal with the condition they would not give a building permit for anything else without a Certificate of Compliance from the Ministry of Environment.
MOUNTAIN WATER SPA
Directors of the Sinixt Nation Society have filed a lawsuit claiming aboriginal title to Crown land in the Kootenays. David Aaron, the lawyer representing the society, filed the writ with the Supreme Court of British Columbia on Monday, July 28. If successful, the claim would give the Sinixt control over all Crown land throughout the Slocan Valley, up to the around Upper and Lower Arrow Lakes as far as Revelstoke and down to the CanadaU.S. border. Private land owners would not be affected by the decision, Aaron said. The federal government declared the Sinixt extinct in 1956, but Aaron says that only eliminated the Sinixt from registering with the Indian Act, not their claim to aboriginal titles. The writ asks the Supreme Court of B.C. to give the Sinixt aboriginal title and a say in the use of the land including forest licenses and water and mineral rights, Aaron explained. “The Sinixt stand to be in a position to ensure preservation of the land and water resources in accordance with their traditions,” Aaron said. A member of the Sinixt Nation Society could not be reached for comment by press time. The province has 14 days to file a statement of defence.
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Business
Briefly Eat Local Potluck
Saturday, Aug. 9, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Cottonwood Falls Cook up your favourite dish using as many local ingredients as you can and come on down for lots of amazing food, music, information sharing and fun. The choices we make when we purchase food not only affect ourselves, they have major impacts for the community and the environment. This is why Community Food Matters is once again encouraging people to eat local this sum-
mer. Aimee Watson, coordinator of the Kaslo Food Security Project, has been busy up at the north end of the lake. She put together a food directory to help link local producers with local consumers. The directory is available online at http://nklcss.org/fsdir.php, or at the Community Food Matters display at the Hall Street or Cottonwood Falls Markets. For more information, contact communityfoodma tters@riseup.net.
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Mina Palmer guides a client through Thai massage at her Thai Lotus Spa.
Get guided into yoga Thai massage practitioner blends treatments for full-body relaxation by Chris Shepherd For anyone hesitant about trying yoga for the first time, the Thai Lotus Spa, a new spa at Shanti Yoga, is a unique way to get the experience. “I work as a yoga therapist,” says Mina Palmer, the owner of the Thai Lotus Spa. “I offer the experience of yoga without having to do anything.” Palmer has trained in Nelson, California and Thailand to learn Thai massage, a type of massage that involves body manipulation. “Essentially, what I do is a gentle form of body work that applies stretching, acupressure and massage,” Palmer says.
Thai massage gives people the experience of sensing their entire body, Palmer says, much like yoga does. Palmer can add a steam pack treatment to the basic Thai yoga massage. Steam packs are herbal ball compresses that are applied to the whole body. She also offers just a steam pack treatment, which moves over the entire body and is combined with acupressure and gentler Thai massage techniques. Most people have some form of pain they’re dealing with, says Palmer. “Yoga combined with massage is a great route to dealing with them.” Recently Palmer has started learning from Michelle Edwards, a yoga
instructor from Hawaii who teaches YogaAlign, a new yoga method that emphasizes breath control. “I help clients with the single most important movement of the body: breathing.” Palmer also offers Thai massage on a table with oil massage, a blend of Thai and Swedish techniques, and a Thai facial using a ginger exfoliating scrub and cucumber/yogurt treatment. Beyond the body work, Palmer is a distributor of AgelessXtra, by Univera. AgelessXtra is a herbal formula that Palmer says provides mental clarity and focus. Phone (250) 354-7008 or e-mail minashanti@gmail.com to make an appointment.
Learn to lobby effectively With municipal elections closely looming, it may be an opportune time to think about lobbying elected officials and candidates on items that are of importance in our community. Defined, lobbying is when a group of persons campaign in order to influence members of government to vote to defeat, modify or adopt different laws or policies. It can be at the municipal, provincial or federal level, and anyone can form a lobby group regardless of age, profession, or social status. You do not need any special skills to lobby, but you should have a solid action plan in place
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before you charge ahead with your mission. If possible, try to focus on just one issue as too many topics, even related ones,
can become diluted and lost in translation. Research your issue thoroughly and make sure you have a firm handle on any arguments that you will be presenting. A lobbying effort that is not backed up with hard data will most certainly fail. Find out who the decision-makers are and concentrate your efforts on those individuals. Find out when pertinent committee or counsel meetings are being held and book an appointment to attend. Create a brief oral presentation that is backed up with hard copies and be ready to address the attendees. Be concise and articulate about what you
want the outcome of your agenda to be, but also be willing to negotiate the finer points. Be prepared to be challenged on your issue or face difficult questions. Always be polite and never make threats. Politicians are more than willing to listen to your point of view because they need your votes. After any meetings or presentations, it is a good idea to follow-up with a thank-you to the chairperson of the meeting you were attending. If there is an issue that you are particularly passionate about, forming a lobby group is the perfect opportunity to make your voice heard.
Joyce Jackson is the owner of Lonnie’s for Her and Him and an executive member of the Nelson Business Association.
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News LaPointe launches Still time to run CUPE 339 president wants to jump to provincial politics
New contestants for NDP position can still enter race
by Chris Shepherd
by Chris Shepherd
After working for the community for almost three decades, Bev LaPointe wants serve the region in another way. LaPointe, a City of Nelson worker for 28 years, announced she is seeking the nomination for the NDP in the Nelson-Creston riding. “It’s been nearly 30 years of delivering and maintaining services to my community,” LaPointe says. “It’s just a natural progression to look at the larger community.” A City gardener and snowplow driver, LaPointe was the first woman to work outside for the City’s public works department and was also the first woman driver for transit it the city. She hopes to be the first replacement for Corky Evans, who announced his retirement earlier this year. As the president of CUPE 339 – Nelson and Kaslo municipal workers – for seven years, LaPointe says she’s gathered a wealth of experience she can take to the Legislature. She’s been a general vice president for CUPE
Several nominees have put their names forward in the race to replace Corky Evans. With his retirement announcement in June, Evans opened up the field for a new face to represent the BC NDP in the Nelson-Creston riding. Donna Macdonald is the president of the BC New Democrats, NelsonCreston Constituency Association. She says prospective nominees can step forward as late as 25 days before the riding’s nomination convention, tentatively set for January 2009. Because of a party policy set in 2007, nominees for the Nelson-Creston riding have to be a woman. “This was an effort to put great women candidates in constituencies we could win,” Macdonald said. Because Evans, the incumbent, is retiring it is mandatory a
It’s just a natural progression to look at the larger community. Bev LaPointe
BC and chair of the CUPE BC environmental committee and a member of the national committee. LaPointe says working on that scale has given her a good perspective on the province. “It’s given me an understanding of the needs of communities and the diversity of community leaders.” Creating regional sustainability is vital, LaPointe says. “It’s important we have jobs, affordable housing, childcare, senior services and home support.” If she were elected an MLA, LaPointe says she’s
make independent power projects a priority and says the current system hasn’t taken public input into consideration. Related, she’s worried about the impact of the Security and Prosperity Partnership will have on the country’s control over its water systems. A third issue is food security. LaPointe praised recent efforts to produce local food, noting climate change is making it vital the province manages its food supply better. LaPointe will soon launch a website to accompany her bid for the NDP spot.
Mungall calls Former City councillor makes bid for NDP nomination by Chris Shepherd A key part of Michelle Mungall’s bid for the NDP nomination is public participation. The Nelson woman officially announced her intention to replace Corky Evans, the NDP incumbent, at a press conference on Thursday, July 24 in Nelson. Accompanying her announcement was the launch of her website – www.michellemungall. blogspot.com – where Mungall will keep an ongoing journal (called a blog online). A key feature of the blog, Mungall says, is the ability for people to respond to her thoughts. “We have so much brilliance in this community and I want to tap into it.” Mungall was a Nelson City councillor from 2002 to 2005 and is currently the community coordinator for the Nelson Committee on Homelessness and coordinator of the Circle of Habondia Lending Society. Mungall says her work has taken her throughout the region, giving her
We have so much brilliance in this community and I want to tap into it. Michelle Mungall
many contacts around the Nelson-Creston riding and she says she has the personality needed for a provincial campaign. “I’m a talker and I will be out talking to many people.” Mungall also says her term on Nelson’s council has given her valuable political experience. If Mungall wins the NDP nomination and the subsequent provincial election, Mungall says one of her top priorities will be independent power projects. She would push for a two-year moratorium on the controversial projects because, she says, “conservation has taken a
back seat.” Drawing on her current work, Mungall says homelessness is at a crisis level, a problem she lays at the feet of the Gordon Campbell government. Finally, Mungall says she would work to make climate change another priority and criticized the BC Liberal’s carbon tax. Drawing youth into politics is another point Mungall wants to accomplish. She points out that people as young as 12 can get involved in the BC NDP party and vote for their preferred candidate. The riding’s nomination convention is planned for January 2009.
woman replace him, said Macdonald. There is an extensive application process potential candidates must go
through. Any woman interested in putting her name forward should contact her at donna7mac@telus.net.
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Triathlon hits the streets (and lake) 26th annual CYSWOG’N’FUN race goes this Sunday by Chris Shepherd
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Const. Bill Andreaschuk holds up a couple of the fake U.S. bills that were passed around Nelson last week.
Fake bills used Police ask merchants to be on the lookout for counterfit bills by Chris Shepherd Numerous businesses in Nelson fell victim to counterfeit bills recently and the Nelson Police Department are asking people to call them if anyone else has come across the fake U.S. money. Police believe the fake $100 and $50 bills were passed in Nelson on or about Wednesday, July 23.
The $100 bills have the serial number HJ13854691A and the $50 bills have the serial number ID15721416A. So far over $700 worth of fake bills have been reported to police and they are asking merchants to check their recent deposits. The police are looking for a caucasian male suspect, between 30 and 40 years of age with dark brown, graying, shoulder
length hair. He was wearing a black muscle shirt with “DALE” written across the front it big letters along with the number “3”, blue jeans and a black baseball cap. Police believe there may be more than one person passing the fake currency. Police ask anyone with information contact Const. Bill Andreaschuk at (250) 354-3919.
Organizers and racers hope drivers on the highways and waterways will keep a sharp eye out this Sunday as swimmers, cyclists and runners take part in Nelson’s annual triathlon. The 26th Annual CYSWOG’N’FUN quarter Ironman triathlon starts at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3. Racers plunge into the West Arm of Kootenay Lake from the beach at Lakeside Rotary Park, swimming across the arm and back. They then mount their bicycles to ride over the Nelson Bridge (BOB) and along Highway 3A. They take a detour along Lower Six Mile Road and rejoin the highway and cycle back into town. With the bike portion done, runners then go along a portion of Highway 3A through town, as far as Poplar Street and also across the Nelson Bridge and along Johnstone Road. The roads will not be closed during the race but part of Lakeside Rotary Park will be to hold the racers bicycles
Get ID for your pets should they get lost
When I was around four years old, for some reason I can’t recall now, I decided to hide from my Mom inside a clothing rack in a big department store. Needless to say, I got lost, and fortunately I had a large enough vocabulary to express this to a person. Getting lost even as an adult is usually not a big deal, as we can ask for directions or scream for help if need be. Imagine if you were not able to communicate with anyone and your only choice was to walk about until someone noticed you. Being noticed is only the
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first step because you’re also hoping the person who found you recognized that you were lost. Dogs and cats face this
dilemma all too often. It is our responsibility to attempt to identify our pets the best way possible. Options include tattoos, microchips, and collars with ID. Tattoos and microchips are permanent identification and have resulted in many animals getting home. However tattoos can fade and not every shelter has a scanner. Often our address has changed and we forget to update this information. A collar with an engraved metal tag, not only provides contact information, it is easy
to see and it also shows that your dog or cat does belong to someone. Often an animal with no collar at all, is overlooked or assumed to be a stray. Yet if they have visible ID or even a collar they are re-homed quicker and more successfully. Should your pets ID tag fall off the collar, shelters and clinics are more likely to search for a tattoo or microchip if the animal is wearing a collar. Take the time to identify your pet so that they can find their way back home.
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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Editorial It’s not too late to move on affordable housing At their Monday, July 21 council meeting, councillors were presented with the opportunity to add affordable housing to Nelson’s highly competitive housing market. Councillors were understandably nervous about making a major decision on what appeared to be a short deadline. When they made their presentation, the Nelson Committee on Homelessness was under the impression the deadline for tapping into provincial funding to build the housing was Thursday, July 31, just 10 days away. That was too soon for councillors, who didn’t want to commit the City to a project that would have major implications for the City and whatever neighbourhood the project ended up being built in. But the committee has since learned the deadline doesn’t exist and there’s time to find appropriate land for affordable housing in Nelson. According to the city manager, staff haven’t reviewed the available parcels of land the City has for such a project. Council should encourage them to look at what’s available. Council has repeatedly stated they want to address the housing crisis in Nelson and the province is willing to put the construction costs. All Nelson has to contribute is the land on a 60-year lease. Homelessness has to be addressed on a longterm basis and it won’t be solved with knee-jerk responses. There’s no time limit on these provincial funds but there is a dire need for affordable housing in the region. The Official Community Plan, just approved on Monday, July 7, reads: “Because of the size of the rental community in Nelson, the City encourages the provision of multi-unit affordable housing to meet local demand.” This is an ideal opportunity for council to follow through with one of their priorities for making Nelson a community for people in a wide variety of income brackets.
Fish Heads & Flowers
Dear editor: As I arrived at Redsands Beach on Saturday, I was determined to start cleanup of the remnants of many past parties. Glass was littered everywhere such that wandering around in bare feet proved a challenge. For the last week , every time I came to this beach, I had picked up glass, litter and cigarette butts. I was armed with simple signs which I posted on the way in to let people
know that the beach was a leave-no-trace place; there are no paid maintenance people for this space. I and another fellow also removed the old barrel and iron bars which gave the impression of abandonment which in turn leads to a feeling of not caring for the place. I left the beach feeling disgruntled and angry that others would choose to destroy my pristine beach. When I went to
Redsands on Sunday afternoon, it was teeming with people. Families were playing together and everyone was relaxing and enjoying the sun. It was then that I finally felt good about all of the labour I had done the day before. The good feeling about restoring this special place was reward enough for me to continue in future endeavours like this. Lawrence Kriese, Nelson
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Street Talk What is one thing you would change about society?
I would have more social support for people with mental health issues and addictions. We need 90-day programs for rehabilitation, not 30-day programs On a local level, why not bring in transitional housing with 24hour supervision at the college dorms? Jeanette Wilding, Nelson
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News BC Housing motives on affordable housing worries council Council hesitates to take province up on money to build affordable housing units in Nelson by Chris Shepherd Nelson’s committee on homelessness hoped council would jump at a chance to get provincial money to build affordable housing, but fears of hidden motives made councillors shy of making the leap. At council’s Monday, July 21 committee of the whole meeting, Rona Park, Phyllis Nash and Cheryl Dowden – all members of the Nelson Committee on Homelessness – asked council to contribute land towards a 30- to 35-unit supportive housing project in cooperation with BC Housing. Council’s reaction was nervous. “It’s my belief, at this point in time, that the government has made this money available to
send people away from Vancouver by 2010 [and the Vancouver Olympics,]” said Mayor John Dooley. The mayor went on to say he was afraid of taking on the project that would in essence solve Vancouver’s problems and not help Nelson’s own population. Nash said the committee had similar concerns, but added she was confident involvement by Nelson’s non-profit organizations would prevent that. BC Housing is proposing a three-way partnership, Nash said. The City of Nelson would provide the land, staff time to ensure the municipal approval process is done quickly, and cover development cost charges. BC Housing would work with
the city on the design and pay for construction costs. Local non-profit organizations, like the Nelson Committee on Homelessness, would then operate the building. Nash said the local nonprofits would control who moved into the housing and they would focus on Nelson’s population. The funding comes from the Provincial Homelessness Initiative, an $83.4 million dollar project jointly funded by
the provincial and federal governments. In the past year, BC Housing has signed similar memorandums of understanding with Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna and Surrey. In their presentation to council, the committee members said 2006 census data shows that 52 per cent of renters in Nelson are paying more than 30 per cent of their income on housing. Spending such a high proportion of
income on housing puts people at risk of becoming homeless, Nash said. The proposed project would go a long way towards helping the local homeless or those at risk of becoming homeless, said Nash. Council and staff said they weren’t prepared to put up land on short notice, especially without consulting with the community. But having land picked out isn’t a condi-
tion of speaking with BC Housing, Nash said. Sam Rainboth, spokesperson for BC Housing, confirmed that in an interview with the Express. “We would have to have conversations with the City before we could start talking about sites,” Rainboth said. Council did not pass any resolutions regarding the BC Housing program at the special meeting that followed the committee of the whole meeting.
Deadline confusion on BC Housing money Month-end “deadline” for City to get involved in affordable housing project a mistake by Chris Shepherd Council didn’t take to a proposal to provide land for a supportive housing project partly because they felt rushed to make a decision. It appears the deadline council was told about isn’t as dire as earlier believed. Members of the Nelson Committee on Homelessness Rona Park, Phyllis Nash and Cheryl Dowden addressed council at their Monday, July 21 committee of the whole meeting, and asked the City to enter discussions with BC Housing to create affordable housing in the city. According to the committee members on Monday night, there was a Thursday, July 31 deadline to start the process. But that deadline has proved to be flexible, says Rona Park, a member of the committee and executive director of Nelson CARES. BC Housing hoped to have some
memorandum of understandings signed by July 31 so the province’s Treasury Board could make its financial plans, Park explained. The matter was only cleared up on Friday, July 25 when Park spoke with someone from BC Housing. “If the City shows some intent of entering a memorandum of understanding, they’re prepared to work with the City’s timeline,” said Park. Councillors felt the July 31 date was far too soon to make any decisions on land use. Councillor Gord McAdams asked staff if there was a list of available land and Kevin Cormack, city manager, said creating such a list hasn’t been on their radar. Direction from council has been to support the efforts of non-profits, Cormack said, not find land. Mayor John Dooley added there had to be public consultation on these projects, noting he was worried about the financial implications of putting land up for
the project. While the committee appeared before council on July 21 – 10 days before the “deadline” – it wasn’t the first time council had heard about the program Nash and Park had e-mailed council about the project in early July 2008. Committee members didn’t hear back from council, which is why they spoke at the July 21 meeting. Coun. Deb Kozak said she had taken information from those earlier e-mails and has been talking with local non-profit organizations that have land available that might be suitable for BC Housing’s program. “We don’t have much available land in Nelson, but I know some non-profits do.” Kozak also filed a notice of motion, giving council heads up she wants to get working on a housing strategy so they’re “not scrambling around” when opportunities like the BC Housing funding comes around again.
Our Daily Bread fundraiser a success This year marked the third annual fundraiser for Our Daily Bread, Pedal Along a Rail Route, bike ride. The five-hour bike ride through pristine mountains raised over $3,000 for Our Daily Bread, Nelson’s only hot lunch program for the homeless and those at risk of homelessness. Pedal Along a Rail Route is an annual event that is designed to raise money for Our Daily Bread. Located at 812 Stanley St. in Nelson and operated by Kootenay Christian Fellowship, the organization serves a hot meal to the homeless and those at risk of homelessness. A variety of services are also offered
for use by those that attend, such as, use of computer, telephone, or fax machine, counselling services and opportunities to train for employment through volunteer work. Over 15,000 meals were served last year, and almost 16,000 the year before. Other fund raising events for Our Daily Bread in July are hot dog sales at Wal-Mart on the weekends and raffle tickets being sold at the same location. One can win a computer and a stainless steel barbecue. Donations to ODB can be also sent to 812 Stanley St. Nelson, V1L 1N7. All gifts are tax deductible. – submitted
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Plenty to do this summer
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In The Zone The Nelson Regional Sports Council can be reached at: Box 1190, Nelson, BC V1L 6H3 (250)352-3989 phone (250)352-0046 fax nrsc@telus.net Kids are probably already counting down the days until school begins and are starting to get excited about getting to get back into sports. Nelson sport groups offer many activities and camps over the summer that children can get involved in. Registration for fall sports is also starting so you might want to post this on your fridge so you don’t miss out. Glacier Gymnastics hosted Kool Kids in Motion, a full-day camp that finishes on Thursday, July 31. This camp is not only focused on gymnastics but includes activities such as crafts and trips outside and is for kids ages seven to 12. For more information on this camp and registrations for fall activities visit www. glaciergymnastics.com. Nelson Minor Hockey registration is starting up soon with the first session on Monday, July 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration will take place at the Nelson and District Community Complex. For more information of hockey registration, including a schedule of other registration sessions, visit www.nmha.ca. Nelson Figure Skating Club will be holding four week-long
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Rosalyn Carr does, on the ice for the first time since last season, practices her spiral during the Nelson Figure Skating Club’s summer skating school.
summer skating schools start up on Monday, July 28. For a detailed schedule and information visit www.skating.kics.bc.ca. Also coming up is the Nelson and District Riding Club’s Parelli Natural Horsemanship Clinic instructed by Fawn Anderson. For more information contact Heather at (250) 505-5270. Rhythmic Dimensions will be holding a camp from Tuesday, July 29 to Thursday, July 31. You
can find out more about this and other camps by e-mailing Gisele at rhythmics@telus.net. The Nelson Regional Sports Council is always happy to help your group get the word out on what you have going on. If you are interested in having us help spread the word or would like more information about what is happening in the community please feel free to contact them at nrsc@telus.net.
GENESIS VISEUM BCPARKS
A friend recently passed along several back issues of a monthly publication from Regina, called The Senior. Its raison d’etre is “serving seniors in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, BC, Ontario and all of Canada.” By-lines include the names of a couple of seniors who once made their living on air or in print. But most of each issue is devoted to stories submitted by readers. Because the formal education of those offering their recollections varies, the style of writing varies considerably. The level of “human interest” varies as well. But all who contribute say something about life in western Canada in years past. Some anecdotes relate to the early years of the 20th Century, but because they are factual, first-hand accounts, they tend to be based in the Depression years and later. It seems a bit strange to be reading about things like those I experienced in my youth as being from a time long ago. But it’s good that the average experiences of that era are being recorded for posterity. Bob Thompson, a columnist for The Senior, wrote a book that began as simply a legacy for his children. He writes, “I encourage seniors to start writing about your life. It’s a good idea to have a paper and pen at the bedside,
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so when a memory comes in the middle of the night you can jot it down.” When he was a young man, my Dad had aspirations about writing. So my Mom bought him a Royal typewriter as a homecoming present after the Second World War. For years he used it mostly for correspondence with his army buddies. But eventually he committed some lengthy biographical details to paper, which are available at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff Alberta. Future historians will owe him and others like him a debt of gratitude.
This column intends to publicize agencies that support seniors’ activities, the lifestyle of interesting seniors, and topics of interest to seniors and those who care about seniors. As well, we – the column and I – will express opinion related to the things, both naughty and nice, that governments and their agencies do to and for seniors. Those opinions will be mine, and not necessarily those of the Express.
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Tap into your child’s nest-building inclinations To lead a balanced, healthy life we all need to belong somewhere and children should be encouraged to develop a harmonious and custodial relationship with their physical environment from day one. Youngsters often express their nesting instincts by building forts or playhouses and proudly inviting their parents for tea. Tap into these early inclinations by encouraging your child to participate in simple decorating choices, such as choosing paint colours or creating wall art – these are not permanent commitments and can be changed as the child evolves. Parents are often accused of “freaking out” when entering a child’s room because it resembles a rubbish pit. But, unless it represents
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a health hazard, there are better ways to react and nurture, rather than trample, a child’s latent sense of place. Offer organizational suggestions but don’t worry if they are ignored. When your child no longer wants to be seen in crumpled clothes, or gets frustrated searching for a favourite CD, he’ll create a system that works for him and, consequently, be more inclined to maintain it. During the summer hol-
idays while your children are spending more time at home, take this opportunity to listen to them. Learn what they like and don’t like. Find out how they want to present and use their spaces. Be proud of their choices. Avoid apologising to guests when your teenager’s bedroom door is slightly ajar. The more you pressure him to tidy it up, the less likely it will be done for the right reasons; i.e. pride of place, proprietorship and enjoyment. A child permitted reasonable control over his environment from an early age will carry the confidence that comes with a sense of place throughout life making him less likely to succumb to peer pressure – from media generated fads to more sinister influences.
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.
Be aware of bears in the Columbia Basin Like many, I’ve always been drawn to bears. They symbolize a wild that many other countries I’ve visited simply do not hold. While sitting with dusk in the Patagonian wilderness, I wasn’t gripped by the same sense of awe for the surrounding land that so often magnified my Canadian experiences. It is the mingling of fascination and fear that completes sipping soup on the edge of a glacial lake or basking in the wildflowers of a subalpine meadow. And it is the bears that amble from soapberry to saskatoon to huckleberry that complete many ecosystems. Last fall, after picking up a box of plums from the local fruit stand, I encountered a small black bear awkwardly balancing its mass along a roadside fence. I am accustomed to seeing bears, but am not
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This column originally ran in the Wednesday, July 18, 2007 Express. accustomed to seeing bears in town. I was told recently that more than 1,000 bears are killed every year in B.C. as a result of bear-human conflicts. What was usually a sacred moment, witnessing a wild animal interact with its environment, was steeped with concern for the bear’s well-being. Unless tempted otherwise, a bear’s diet mainly includes berries, insects,
roots, certain shrubs, carrion and fish. However, opportunists they are, bears will follow their nose to any food source landing either within or in proximity to their roaming territory. If not managed properly, our town sites can be dangerous smorgasbords of easy (yet often inedible) food sources. There has, thankfully, been a great deal of bear awareness raised across British Columbia. Bear Aware programs throughout the province have been educating people on proper waste management so as to reduce bear-human conflicts in residential areas. For information on the NelsonBearAwareProgram contact Joanne Siderius at bearaware@netidea.com. Outside of Nelson contact Colleen Matte, the Selkirk Purcell area specialist, at (250) 551-1152.
The Land Conservancy is a non-profit, charitable land trust working throughout British Columbia to protect important habitat. If you would like more information contact Emily Nilsen, the terrestrial stewardship advisor, at enilsen@conservancy.bc.ca or 354-7345.
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The Nature Conservancy of Canada hopes the Darkwoods land will benefit mountain caribou, above, and the surrounding land, including 50 lakes, below.
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The dark green area is the land now owned by the Nature Conservancy of Canada. The hole in the middle is land owned by the Wyndell Box & Lumber Co.
Darkwoods preserved Nature Conservancy of Canada buys 550 square kilometres of the Kootenays by Chris Shepherd A massive chunk of the Kootenays changed hands last week when the Nature Conservancy of Canada bought 550 square kilometres of land between Nelson and Creston. John Lounds, president and CEO of The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), would not say exactly how much his organization paid for the land, but said some of the $125 million the project costs will go towards endowment funds. The NCC still has to raise $35 million for the project. The NCC bought the land from the Pluto Darkwoods Forestry Corporation with the help of $25 million from the federal government. Speaking at a press conference in Vancouver, John Baird, federal minister of environment, touted the deal as one of the “largest ever land acquisitions” in Canada. “The property is invaluable for protection of animals like the
Seeing it preserved instead of turned into a golf course and tacky retirement homes is very gratifying. Christian Schadendorf, general manager of Darkwoods Forestry, former owner of 550 square kilometres of the Kootenays woodland caribou,” Minister Baird said. “By setting aside this land we are providing needed tracts of undisturbed land.” The Darkwoods lands, were bought by a German duke in the 1960s. The duke was afraid the Cold War might force him and his family to
leave and he bought the land as a potential refuge, explained Christian Schadendorf, general manager of Darkwoods Forestry. The forestry company has been logging in the property since 1967 and under the agreement with NCC, will continue to do so. The money raised from the logging will be used to cover the operating expenses and any left over will be used to cover stewardship. Just like when Darkwoods Forestry owned the land, the property will not be open to the public because work will continue on it, said Lounds. Schadendorf said a condition of the sale was that it go to one owner and not developers. “Seeing it preserved instead of turned into a golf course and tacky retirement homes is very gratifying,” Schadendorf said. The land includes habitat for 29 provincially-listed species at risk including moun-
tain caribou, bull trout and the western screech owl. Lounds said the massive area covered by Darkwoods includes many different types of habitat and will afford NCC researchers a chance to study undisturbed predator-prey relationships.
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Major acts this year include DJ Nu-Mark, at right, and Bonobo, below right.
Shambhala popularity grows
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Summer music festival nearly sells out of 8,500 tickets leading up to four-day party in the Kootenays by Chris Shepherd
Thursday, Aug. 7 to Sunday, Aug. 10 Tickets: $185 online at www.shambhalamusicfestival.com or at Hemp and Company, #1-502 Baker St., Nelson, or Skyway Hardware, #118-4th St., Salmo Word is definitely getting around about Shambhala, nearly all its 8,500 tickets have sold out. “We’ve come close a couple of times before, but not this early,” says Corrine Zawaduk, production manager of the four-day music festival that covers her family’s sprawling, 500 acre ranch just outside of Salmo. The festival, a smorgasboard of DJs, live bands and visual artists, features six custom stages for the audience to enjoy. New this year is the Pagoda Stage. Replacing
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the Main Stage, this new format offers sweeping roof lines and shadow screens. “It’s a really interactive stage with all the lights,” Zawaduk says. The old favourites, the Fractal Forest, the Rock Pit, the Livingroom, the Village and the Labyrinth return, giving festival goers a variety of venues to enjoy music. There is no shortage of performers to enjoy this summer, says Chris Pollock, talent coordinator for the festival. U.K. artist Bonobo, comes to Shambhala
this summer, a musician called the “King of Down Tempo,” he plays many of his own instruments on stage. DJ Nu-Mark, known for his turntablism with Jurassic 5, is playing on Saturday night in the Village. This year’s Shambhala also features a number of bands including Ganga Giri, a five-member band featuring the didjeridoo and a wide range of drums and percussive instrument. Six-piece band Blue King Brown will bring their political, roots-
based music to the Rock Pit earlier on Saturday night. The music festival has been closed to the media but this year a documentary will give people who haven’t been a chance to see what it’s like, Zawaduk says. The doc will give a look at the festival and what goes on behind the scenes to show just what’s involved in putting on the Shambhala Music Festival. For a complete schedule and artist lineup go to www.shambhalamusicfestival.com.
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Deadline for second annual Kootenay Express Summer Shorts Film Festival approaching fast Deadline is Friday, Aug. 8, 5 p.m. This community based film festival is looking for regional filmmakers to submit their films for Sunday night screenings in Lakeside Park on Sunday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008. The idea is to showcase and celebrate local filmmaking talent to the community in a fun outdoor setting. The films to be considered for screening will follow these festival guidelines. • Films of all types are welcome – preference will be given to films that have a definite storyline that would appeal to a diverse audience. • They are to be short films, no longer than 20 minutes in length. • Films are to be made by parttime or full-time residents of the West Kootenays. • Films should be appropriate for screening to an all ages audience. All filmmakers acknowledge and guarantee that he or she has obtained all rights necessary to the rights granted for the short film submitted, that such short film is original, free and clear of any rights, SUBMITTED
Skot Dub
Friday, Aug. 1 at Spiritbar Get ready to party down and get sweaty with one of Calgary’s finest DJs. Skot Dub returns from Calgary for a special guest appearance at Spiritbar. This crowd favourite holds down two residen-
cies in Calgary, Bungalow Fridays and Mercury Saturdays. Big chunky beats with sick bass lines on the new pounding sound system at Spiritbar are what you can expect from this house and electro specialist. With a number of memorable appearances at Fluid Lounge and a head-
John Cooper: Golden Years
Saturday, Aug. 2 to Sunday, Sept. 28 at Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon St. This exhibition aims to show the many facets of John Cooper that have been hidden by the passage of time, new interests and directions. Cooper began his arts career in the early sixties and his energy hasn’t abated over the last almost half century. Born in Missouri, he studied at Phillips University in Oklahoma and completed his master’s degree at University of Washington, Seattle in 1965. The beginning of his career was marked by the tumultuous ‘60s and the transition in art from the abstract expressionism of Jackson Pollock to the pop art Andy Warhol. John drew his influence from many of his contemporaries before he settled in the Kootenays in the early ‘70s. Since that time he has become known as a master of colour in both his painting and his teachings. The work in the exhibition includes
line slot at the Fractal Forest in ‘05, Skot Dub is more than overdue for a return to Nelson. Skot will perform on our turntables with Delux Fridays resident DJ Justin Pleasure. So come celebrate a night of the finest house and electro Nelson has to offer.
a film by David Churches called Harris Grocery that stars a youthful Cooper and begins to explain his life long relationship with objects.
Music in the markets
Wednesday, July 30 at the Hall Street Market and Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Cottonwood Market On Wednesday, Rob Funk entertains from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. with breezy, melodic guitar. His relaxed, East Coast-style music is the perfect background to the sights and sounds of the market and all that our local producers have to offer. On Saturday, Sebastian will stop by the Cottonwood Market from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., to entertain with his laid-back mix of Latino music and classic covers. Malik will be onstage afterwards from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. with a wide variety of acoustic covers. Both these performers have been market favourites this summer, so don’t miss out.
including any rights related to works owned by third parties or related to performances of performing artists included in such short film. Please include a short bio (no more than 50 words), a synopsis of your film (no more than 50 words), and the intended audience, the title and total running time of your film. Please send submissions including name, e-mail and phone number along with two DVD copies of the short film to: Kootenay Weekly Express Community Newspaper, 554 Ward St., Nelson, BC, V1L 1S9. DVD copies will not be returned, but will only be shown in the context of this year’s or future year’s film festivals. Filmmakers will be contacted directly within two weeks of the submission deadline if his or her film is chosen for screening. Selected filmmakers agree to have their film synopsis and bio used by the Express for promotion of the festival. Please e-mail questions regarding submissions to amy@watershedproductions.ca.
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Arts & Entertainment Soundserious celebrates Jerry Garcia’s birthday
Hammerhead.
Hammerhead vs. Mr. Feeley and the Touch
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Saturday, Aug. 2 at The Royal on Baker The Royal on Baker hosts a rock battle of epic proportions between two of Nelson’s meanest rock bands. Hammerhead will butt heads with Mr. Feeley and Touch in a night of rock music. In the right corner, Hammerhead weighs in with 630 pounds of progressive funk rock. With tasty licks, and skilled expertise in battle, they’ll get you when you least expect it. In the left corner, the bright eyed bandits of Mr. Feeley and the Touch dig down deep with all 598 pounds and rock the stadium with angelic vocals and the prowess of a tiger. For only $10 at the door you can witness this legendary battle to the death and watch the rock down go down.
Friday, Aug. 1 at Arica’s Gardens B&B, Winlaw Marilyn Hatfield and Tree Forest present their own real rock duo: Soundserious This is a collaboration celebration on Jerry Garcia’s birthday and an all-night, alcohol-free event with many special guests. Soundserious will be performing with many different mediums of artist. Witch Docz is what Soundserious calls their electric percussion journey to the edge of magic. Witch Docz will serve hours of percussion journey as well as their vintage real rock duo dance sets. Soundserious is proud to present Marilyn Hatfield’s all original YoMa Afro style dance corp. Bring smiles blankets and friends organizers will have food catered to add the icing on the cake. If you have any contributions artistically, or are interested in vending call (250) 226-7366. Tickets are $10 at the door and available at Earth Spirit in Winlaw.
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Kate Tupper and her all-metal chaise lounge.
Mostly Metal
Friday, Aug. 1 to September at Gallery 378, at 378 Baker St. Mostly Metal is a body of work by some on the Kootenay’s best metal artists. The exhibit is comprised of new works that shows the diversity of the mate-
rial as well as the imagination and skill in which the artists use it. Kate Tupper from Nakusp has created a chaise lounge that is a beautiful example of function and form. Danno Vivarelli is a new artist who explores the use of organic matter on
Baskery
Thursday, July 31 at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 705 Vernon St. Baskery is playing this year’s Kaslo Jazz Festival later in the week. Baskery is Greta, Stella and Sunniva Bondesson. Three sisters born in the outskirts of Stockholm with deep roots in the northern parts of Sweden. This three part orchestra creates their sound with distorted slide banjo, acoustic guitar and slap driven upright bass.
Courses for singers
Monday, Aug. 18 to Thursday, Aug. 28 in Nelson The Nelson Courses for Singers, a project of the Amy Ferguson Society, is offering advanced and pre-professional singers an opportunity for to study with renowned singers and teachers, Nancy Argenta and Ingrid Attrot. Local singers can take part in a parttime program by auditing the master classes and taking part in some private vocal coaching. This year the faculty is joined by Noemi Kiss, an accomplished singer from Hungary who will be in Nelson both as a student and a teacher. The part-time package would consist of auditing the main master classes (held daily from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), participating in a master class with Argenta and Attrot, and having one 60 minute private lesson with Kiss. The course fee is $100.
steel panels while exposing them to the elements, creating abstract landscapes and environments. Other artists include: Keith Berens, Phil Crawford, Thomas Creighton, James Harris, Brian Malley, Maria Medina and Tony Waterfall.
A drop-in fee of $15 to audit the main master classes is also available to the general public. For more information regarding registration contact Shannon Lythgoe at (250) 352-1711 or e-mail slythgoe@netidea. com.
Oxygen Art Centre calls for submissions
Oxygen Art Centre is now accepting submissions for exhibitions for the 2009/2010 season. Proposals for exhibitions are welcome on an ongoing basis in any media and subject area. Submissions are reviewed every three to four months with planning one to two years in advance. Interested artists are asked to submit a CV, an artist’s statement for the proposed exhibition and 10 to 15 slides or a CD of jpeg images of most recent work or work intended for the exhibition. Electronic images must be PC compatible jpeg files only. E-mail or save images directly to a CD or DVD medium without creating folders. Submit RGB or grayscale files with a resolution of 72 dpi and a size of 1024 x 768 pixels. Please submit all text documents on a CD in word format to: Oxygen Art Centre / #3 - 320 Vernon St. / Nelson, BC / V1L4E4 For more information please contact the exhibition committee chair at sfischer@netidea.com
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Coffee and tea don’t meet your hydration needs Can we stay hydrated by drinking more coffee or tea instead of water? The answer to this common question is no. Because both tea and coffee (as well as many soft drinks) contain caffeine they act as diuretics in the body. A diuretic is any substance that elevates the rate of urination and thus the excretion of water from the body. There are many different kinds of diuretics that function in different ways. Caffeine contains xanthines that have a diuretic function. So, when you’re trying to stay hydrated by upping your daily tea or coffee intake you’re actually doing the opposite. This is not to say that when you drink caffeinated beverages you’re not getting any water – but, according to Dr. Andrew Weil, you would have to drink 12 cups of tea or coffee in order to get the recommended daily 8 cups of water. Dr. Weil says an individual “should consume no more than 300 milligrams of caffeine per
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day.” Caffeine is addictive and is a very strong stimulant that can cause many different health complications such as anxiety, high blood pressure digestive disorders, headaches, heart palpitations, insomnia etc. Drip coffee has the highest caffeine content, then black tea, then percolated coffee and green tea contains the least. Yerba Mate contains mateine as opposed to caffeine, which has different qualities from caf-
Kate Butt is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She treats a variety of conditions and has special interests in women’s health, peri-natal care, chronic pain, and sports injuries. 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. For questions or information please contact truebalance.kate@gmail.com or call (250) 551 5283.
Caffeine in tea and coffee are detrimental to your body’s attempts to absorb water.
feine but is still a xanthine and thus has a mild (not strong) diuretic effect. Giving up caffeine can be a difficult process –
often one may experience fatigue and headaches during the first few days without it but the process does get easier with time.
You can substitute your desire for something other than plain old water by drinking non-caffeinated herbal teas (this includes
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The Community First Health Co-op is seeking nominations for its board of directors. Eligible candidates must be a member of the coop and two other members need to nominate them. Forms are available at the Community First Wellness Centre, 518 Lake St. and at the Nelson and District Credit Union. Forms must be returned by Tuesday, Aug. 5 to either location. Organizers encourage applications from young people with an interest in health and anyone with experience in any aspect of health care The election to the board will occur at the annual general meeting on Thursday, Sept. 4. For more information contact Pegasis at (250) 229-4223 or Gerrie at (250) 352-3347.
CASEY
Nelson’s Communities Against the Sexual Exploitation of Youth (CASEY) is a committee made up of local service providers to address the issues around sexual exploitation of youth in our community. CASEY’s goals are to raise awareness, increase education and provide prevention programs for youth, parents, guardians, service providers, and the public. For the third year of the project, CASEY will expand to other West Kootenay communities. For more information about CASEY call Sheryl Mair or Ida Hanson at (250) 352-9595 extension 201. Drop by the CASEY information booth at the Wednesday Market on Hall Street on Wednesday, July 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Employment Opportunities
TABER TIMES REQUIRES reporter/photographer for four-person newsroom. Duties include general assignments and layout work. Send resume to Garrett Simmons at gsimmons@tabertimes.com. KNELSEN SAND & Gravel Ltd., a successful well-established company requires the following personnel for it’s Northern Alberta Operations: Concrete Plant Manager and Project Managers for Road Construction. Phone Bernard at 780-928-3935 or 780-841-1701. Fax 780-928-3656. BUSY PLUMBING SHOP requires person for inside sales/estimating. Must be very familiar with plumbing/heating. Call 403-362-4270 or fax resume 403-362-6040. OPENING IMMEDIATELY for heavy duty mechanics. Field and shop work. Must have knowledge on transmissions, drivetrains and hydraulics. Service truck, tools supplied. Wages, accommodations, work schedule negotiable. Contact 780-864-2339. Fax resume 780-864-3450. Email: grdrill@gricharddrilling.com. INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC & Controls Ltd. We are currently hiring the following positions: journeyman instrumentation mechanics and jour-
neyman electricians. Check out the Independent Advantage by forwarding your resume to: Romeo Major. Email: rmajor@iccgroup.ca. Fax 1-780-675-3283. DANCE TEACHERS. Seeking instructors in tap dance and other disciplines beginner to advanced. Busy dynamic academy, 3 large studios. Bright spacious facility. Fun, creative environment. Excellent wages. Assistance in finding suitable accommodation. Please provide dance/teaching experience. Send resume to: trinaj1@telus.net; www. danceinbrooks.com. ENSECO ENERGY SERVICES an Alberta based company is currently accepting resumes for various positions throughout Alberta relating to: swabbing, production testing, wireline (cased/open hole/TCP), directional drilling. Must be able to pass pre-job screening. Fax resume to: 403-8060084, Email: jointheteam@enseco. ca, See www.enseco.ca for more information
Events
C O M P A S S I O N A T E COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP Aug 3rd Experiential Introduction with certified Nonviolent Communication trainers Melody and Eric. Call 250354-4224 to register. RETREAT FOR YOUNG WOMEN Peace and Power: Women’s Wisdom in the World. Held by a collective of women in Nelson. Morning workshops and afternoons of creative expression. Aug 11-15 To Register Contact Melody 250-354-4224. ALLELUIA! After two years of preparations, including 7 months of intensive study in Europe, the Sunship dance troupe is returning to Nelson for the premier of “Alleluia: /Dances of the Fourth Way Dervishes/” a ceremonial demonstration of sound and movement from diverse mystic traditions, ancient and contemporary. Capitol Theater, Nelson BC, Thursday July 31st, at 7:30 pm. Tickets $10. WANTING TO QUIT SUGAR/ COFFEE/BINGING/PURGING? Join Christine Sutherland’s August 10-20 retreat: It’s Not About Food! 1-800611-5788. ERROL ORGANS is one of the few artists today who still possess that authentic roots rock foundation sound; carefully preserving it for todays generation and never, ever
retreating from it. Playing at the Royal on Baker, Friday, August 15th.
Financial Services
$500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660.
FREE
32” ALUMINUM SCREEN DOOR, in good shape. 825-9926. FREE TRAILER to a good home (box of a truck). Call 352-1806.
Furniture
PINE LOFT BED from Country Furniture with mattress $250, desk with drawers $20. 229-5632. VINTAGE SOFA & CHAIRS, wood on arms, recently recovered, $900. Open to reasonable offers. 505-2174. LARGE, SOLID WOOD, 5-drawer desk for sale. $100. 226-7288. SEARS SINGLE MATTRESS & BOX SPRING on legs. Perfect condition, never used. $50 obo. 354-4415. HUGE TV ARMOIRE, dark wood. 505-5542. SINGLE STRAW BALE BED. Exc. condition, original wood, imported from Switzerland. $250. 352-1190. 1940’S 1 DRAWER ROUND TABLE, 26” diameter, 4-leg pedestal $190. 2 1940’s chairs refinished $490. 3529686. WHITE METAL BUNK BED FRAME $25. Call Christine at 352-9363.
Garage Sales
YARD SALE, Aug 9-10. 10 a.m.3 p.m. Benailse Retreat Centre, 6256 Paradise Valley Road, Winlaw. Books, carpets, household, etc. 2267840. AUG. 2, 8-2. Table saw, sewing machine, tools, home & garden accessories, furniture & more. 325 High Street. YARD SALE. August 9th, 563 Charles Balfour. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. No Early Birds. Lotsa good stuff!
Health & Fitness ESSENCE HEALING SPA is now offering Reflexology, manicures, pedicures, waxing, facials, massage. Mobile service available. 505-5384.
Help Wanted
NANNY REQUIRED. Home in Sproule Creek requires experienced nanny for 3 children. Phone 3540580. DINING ROOM SERVER. Mediterranean Pizza requires an energetic, positive, professional dining room server. Applicants must be a least 19 yrs. old and have Serving It Right. Previous experience an asset. This position is permanent. We offer a flexible schedule and benefits to join our team. Apply in person with resume at 413 Hall St., Nelson. LINE COOK. Mediterranean Pizza requires an experienced, mature, line cook to join our team. Experience in a fast paced environment and good general professional kitchen knowledge an asset. This position is permanent and full time. We offer an enjoyable work environment and competitive wages and benefits. Please submit resume in person at 413 Hall St., Nelson.
Home & Garden
“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. FOR SALE: NEW EUREKA UPRIGHT VACUUM. No bag, Powerful 12-amp
motor. Telescopic self-cleaning duster. Comes with transferable warranty. Paid $204. 1 month ago. Will sell for $80. 505-5233.
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, N/S HOUSESITTER is available in Nelson area. Pets ok. Call 250-308-4084 or email: marlabc2003@yahoo.ca
Lost & Found
LOST: GREY LULULEMON HOODIE. Left at El Taco in Nelson on July 7. Reward. 825-4430. FOUND ON BAKER STREET. Bell, Blackberry cell phone. Pick up at 610 Baker, Instaloans, 505-5626. IF YOU FOUND MY CHEQUEBOOK/ NOTEBOOK with lots of phone numbers, please call 226-7311 or 3549117. SMALL BROWN LEATHER WALLET between mall & dog park July 15. Contained necklaces of newly adopted daughters; were gift on arrival to Canada. Please return, no questions. Tam 354-4535. REWARD: RUNAWAY GRAY & WHITE CAT. Last seen around Valhalla Apartments. Pink leash & harness. 505-5452. FOUND: WORK PANTS on 6th Street. Call to identify. 352-9596. LOST: DOG LEASH, leather, almost new, will give reward. Sentimental value! 352-7126. LOST: A&L NYLON STRING PARLOUR GUITAR. Left at Kokanee Creek Park July 13. Jay 352-9908. FOUND: COAT, GLASSES, TRAVEL MUG, books, kid stuff. Inquire & identify at The Cocoa-Nut Lounge. FOUND IN WAL-MART PARKING LOT on Sat. July 19, key and silver earring. Ph. 250-399-0056. LOST: MALE SEAL POINT SIAMESE CAT, wearing a blue collar, blue eyes, Perrier Rd. area. 352-0746.
Misc. for Sale
START EARLY, mixed firewood for sale $125 a pickup truck load. 3544741 or 505-7917. VINTAGE UPHOLSTERED ARMCHAIR, beige/taupe/cream colour, good condition $175. Champion juicer as new $125. Phone 352-7643. PROFESSIONAL DRYWALL STILTS. Paid over $500, first $250 takes. Jim 825-0062 DOUBLE SOFA BED FOR SALE. Good condition, excellent mattress, cream with floral. $150. Sherri 3526250. DANBY AIR CONDITIONER, 5050 BTU $75. 359-7248. AMERICAN STANDARD TOILET. “Standard Collection”, white, $100. 304-3535. UNIVERSAL GYM, COMPLETE, $125. Upright apartment size freezer, like new, $100. Large winch, $200. 226-7990. ANTIQUE LOVESEAT, $400 obo. Porta-potti, $75 obo. 229-4544. FORD 8N TRACTOR, needs TLC [serious only]. Makita lithium-ion drill. 352-1619. WETSUIT, TRIATHLON, O’NEILL, full arms & legs, size large, $125. O’Neill hood, small, $25. 352-5211. CLASSROOM COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER COURSE TEXTBOOKS (Selkirk College), 1/2 price. 352-1813. ELECTRIC STOVE in good working condition. $60. Micro-Convection oven. Works great. $30. 229-4957.
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Classifieds
KENMORE UPRIGHT FREEZER, white, like new, $200. Call 352-2194. 1939 MCLEARY WOOD COOKSTOVE, good shape, water reservoir, white enamel, $900 obo. Local p/u. 250-304-4558. YAMAHA STEREO, CD, speakers $150. Rough pine, birch boards, offers? Patio table, chairs, $125. 3520532. STOVE: CONVECTION, self-clean, good condition, $250. 352-2367. “BATMAN RETURNS” BLACK HOODIE, size large, excellent condition, $35. Ph. 352-7144. EXCELLENT ORTHOPEDIC DOUBLE MATTRESS, $125. Coffee tables, ladies 10-speed bike, sizes 12-14 leather jackets. 505-2060. LARGE MEAT SMOKER, milk cooling tank, black leather jackets, cast iron radiators, wood spindles. 3552269. COUCH/LOVESEAT in perfect condition $300. Picnic table, very well built, no rot $100. 354-4014. SHOPRIDER TRAILBLAZER SPECIAL EDITION: the most powerful electric scooter on the market. New motor with lifetime warranty and batteries. This scooter is $5,700 new. Iím selling mine for $2,800 Thereís not a hill it canít climb & it uses not a drop of gas. 505-5233. FOR SALE, BEST OFFERS, VIDEO
GAMES: XBox 360: Oblivion, Lost Planet, Transformers. XBox: Destroy All Humans, Superman Returns, Starwars II Lego, Tony Hawk’s Underground 2, Nintendo DS: Harry Potter & the Goblet, Star Wars II Lego. Call 354-4579, Dylan or Cheryl. LAWN TRACTOR, new, never used. 2007 Craftsman YS4500, 21 HP, 42”, auto, $2000. 352-6108 or 250-9974169. 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 - free information: 1-800-566-6899 ext:400OT. A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad credit, don’t sweat it. No deposits. No credit checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today. Toll-free 1-866-884-7464. 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.
Misc. Wanted
WANTED: SET OF BUNK BEDS. Call my cell 403-392-6309. WANTED: FREE, USED HAND POWER WHEELCHAIR, any condition. 505-5042. MY POND PUMPS DIED. Looking for
your free unwanted or broken pond pumps. Contact 352-5518. LOOKING FOR A SHORT LENGTH (3-6 feet) of 8” black stovepipe. Tom 352-1213. WANTED: GOOD QUALITY used futon & frame. Call 352-2320. RESPONSIBLE AND SUPER CLEAN COUPLE looking to rent RV/Trailer August 4-12, references available. 250-505-5366. AVOCADO GREEN TOILET SEAT. 825-9266. 18 FT TIPI, reasonable shape, with door, pegs and liner if possible. joseebayeur@gmail.com
Music & Dance
CD & DVD DUPLICATION, direct to disc printing and graphic design located in Nelson: www.shortyburns. com 352-BURN(2876) FRIENDS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC informal soirees for music aficionados. 505-5583. 500W BEHRINGER BASS CABINET with 2x10” speakers. 8 ohms. $200 obo. 505-5401 evenings or leave a message. FRIENDS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC informal soirees for music aficionados. 505-5583. SEEKING COMMITTED, CREATIVE, KNOWLEDGEABLE drummer, guitarist, and vocalist. Touring, festivals, gigs!!! Call Mandy Ebel 250-551-
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. 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
1994 CHEVY ASTRO VAN, runs well, seats 8, 4 winter tires included. $900 obo. 250-229-5315. 1991 TOYOTA COROLLA, new brakes, newer clutch and radiator, well maintained, 280,000 km. $1,800. 229-5280. ‘95 MERCURY SABLE, auto, $2200 obo. Must sell. Fully loaded,137k, no rust. 551-2413. 1986 BONNEVILLE, 3.1, V6, needs new tranny and ignition, motor’s strong. $150 obo. email hockey_ luver5@hotmail.com 1998 CHRYSLER INTREPID, great condition. Newly fixed. $3000 obo. Call 505-0141. ‘98 SUBARU OUTBACK, AWD, limited edition, leather, 8 new tires w/rims, a/c, 6 cd. Great condition, new engine. $11,000. 352-1177 or 352-5110. PROPANE POWERED 1984 GMC VAN. Engine rebuilt 1999, transmission 2000. New radiator ‘03, heater core ‘07, brakes ‘05. Solar panel, extra battery, 110 inverter, high mileage but propane doesn’t wear engine like gas. Seats 10 with table in back or bed. $2000 obo. 354-7758. 1990 VOLVO 240DL SEDAN, clean interior, excellent mechanical, good body. Auto, AC, 282 Km, 4x winters, $2600. 352-2104. 1986 VOLVO 240 DL. Great parts car, $200. Call 229-5204. VW GOLF 1988 230,000 km, sunroof, roof rack, extra rims & tires, original owners. $1500. 250-825-4182. BLUE DODGE NEON EXPRESSO Needs some work, good car. Serious offers only. Andrew 825-4550.
Sleds/Bikes
2005 SUZUKI KING QUAD 700,
winch, new 26” Mudwiser tires, heated grips. $6000 obo. 359-6970. 2001 HONDA XR50. Like new, low km. Great starter bike. $900. 3527818 or 505-4426.
Tires/Parts/Other
GOODYEAR TIRES 265/70-16, 60%, $65. Bridgestone tires 235/75-15, 50%, $60. 825-0168 evenings. 27” x 8.5” R14 Light truck steel belted radial tires. Mud & snow. New, $50 each. 352-6399. SET OF 4 LOCK NUTS w/key (12x1.5), 12 mag nuts (12x1.5), $25. 365-3538. COMPLETE 454 ENGINE on propane with turbo. 400 auto transmission. Asking $1500, runs great. 5055005. TOYOTA TRUCK CANOPY. Fits 1989-1996, green, $150. 352-7818 or 505-4426. 4 TOYO SPECTRUM TIRES, P205/ 70R15, fits Subaru Outback older models, barely used $150. 3520638.
Trucks/SUVs/Vans 1972 VW WESTFALIA. Pop-top but no fridge/stove. Body and engine in good shape. $2200. 505-5711. 2003 JEEP RUBICON, auto, 70,000 km, hardtop, awesome 4x4 lots of extras. $16,500 obo. Amber 3520376. 1991 FORD F150 4x4. New snow tires, steel roof-rack, recent tuneup, sell separately, $1000. 352-6662 evenings. 1972 LANDCRUISER, removable top, ultimate go anywhere 4x4, disk brakes, winch, etc. $5000. 551-3178. 1974 VW WESTFALIA BUS, 1800cc, rebuilt not long ago, very clean interior! 505-4540. 1995 TOYOTA 4RUNNER ‘SEQUOIA’. Mint condition. Serviced every 5000 km. Fully-loaded, leather, sunroof. 194,000 km. $7900. 505-6600. 1992 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, V6, standard, A/C. Snow tires on rims. New tires. Reg. maintained. Great truck! $5400. 352-2251. ROCKCRAWLER PROJECT based off ‘78 Chevy shortbox. 350, 4 spd,
Pets & Livestock
HERFORD ANGUS CROSS heifer, bred, $1000. 825-3481. WANTED: SMALL, MIXED breed, free, female puppy. 505-7491. FREE KITTENS. 352-2078. CHAMP, THE SLOCAN PARK DONKEY, needs a new home. Handsome, friendly, 12 yr old male. 250-226-7821. HEELER WHEELER DEALER, 1 blue male, 2 white females. 3 months. 250226-0023. ONE BACO WIRED HORSE PADDOCK available at Paradise Ranch. Trails/tack room, round pen , arena, lessons. 355-2489. LAYING HENS WANTED. Please call 359-6894. AQUARIUM, 27 GALLON, complete with pump, filter, heater, fish food, accessories and 1 fish. $50. 8250087. SINGLE BLACK CATGIRL seeks life companion. Offers unconditional love for the right caring adult(s). 3529658.
Psychic Services
MRS. DAVIS, INDIAN ASTROLOGER will do a free astrological profile by phone. Many questions can be answered. Call now for your first free consultation. 778-785-0981.
Prof. Services
Toys & Wheels Auto Financing
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new 33s. $1500 obo. 551-3014.
Boats
1985 CARVER 3227 CONVERTIBLE. Owner eager to sell, reduced $30,000 from last year, $49,900. For details see www.valleyboats.ca or call Ken at 1-250-308-9177. CANOE, WEDCO, plastic, very stable good condition, 12 feet. $140. 3525456. 2008 15.5 FOOT CANOE, with paddles, won in raffle. $1000 value, for sale $700. 354-3665. 18’ SANGSTER, 175 MERCRUISER, 500 hours, trailer, needs starter, 1980, $3200. 354-0443. 17.5’ FIBERGLASS V-HULL, great shape, newly rebuilt Volvo-penta 4 cylinder engine included, great project. $250. 825-4256. 14’ ALUMINUM RUNABOUT, 15 HP Johnson motor, trailer, oars, etc. Excellent boat, $3200. 354-1894. 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. 1992 SEARAY SUNDANCER 230 with tandem trailer, $22,000. For details see www.valleyboats.ca or call Ron 1-250-878-7070. 1982 SEARAY SRV 255 COMMAND BRIDGE, fresh water only, $31,500. For details see www.valleyboats.ca or call Ron at 1-250-878-7070.
Recreational
COLEMAN SEA PINE TENT TRAILER, 1997, sleeps 6, $5500, includes Yakima rack. 825-4181.
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
EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER & ORGANIZER. Housecleaning, rental clean-up, declutter. Natural products, local references. Nelson, North Shore. Jenn 505-1822. MONUMENTAL STONE WORKS Custom headstones/monuments. Portable sandblasting. Cleaning and re-highlighting. Glass etching. Pet Memorials - proceeds to SPCA. 3540988. PAINTER FOR HIRE, no job too small. Experienced, reference. Call Keith 354-7770. 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 TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 505-0612. NIKKI’S AUTO DETAILING. Wash, vac, shampoo, detail, wax. No job too big or small. 250-608-1528. 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. BIRTHDAY PARTY MAGICIAN. Magic, balloons, stories & fun! Call 352-9658.
Services
CRIMINAL RECORDS affect travel to 1 country only. Don’t be misled. Canadian pardons guaranteed at the National Pardon CentreTM. Apply online: www.nationalpardon.org. Call free 1-866-242-2411.
Sports Equipment
BIKES, RENTALS, REPAIRS. Nelson’s largest selection. Trades welcome. Cycle clothing 1/2 price. Boomtown Sports Emporium. 5055055. 2006 KONA STINKY, 16” frame, 26” S-type rims 7” drop off front shock, Fox rear shock, Hayes nine front and rear brake. Excellent trail and downhill bike. $1,100 obo. Call 505-8100 or 354-4221. WOMENS KONA CINDERCONE MTN. BIKE in very nice condition, $450 obo. 250-359-2238. MINI MOUNTAINEER NORCO BIKES. One silver, one purple. $100/ ea or obo. 229-2329. SIXSIXONE KNEE/SHIN PADS & ELBOW/FOREARM PADS Great condition, used only once, size medium. $50. Call 250-304-7433.
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WATERFRONT LOT. Fully serviced with pristine views of Kootenay Lake/ Mountains. Asking $399k. Call Brent 604-715-9181. THE HEART OF PASSMORE, Slocan River, waterfront acre. Buried services at lot line. $212k. 226-6860. LUXURY, SPACIOUS 1640 SQ FOOT TOWNHOME. 3 bedroom, 3 bath, lofted ceilings, natural gas fireplace, large deck, picturesque location between park and golf course. New home warranty, no down payment required, financing and immediate possession available. Call Pat at 5054820 or Alvin at 551-4821. BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED HERITAGE FAMILY HOME in Slocan Village for sale. Safe community, excellent school, pristine recreation. Asking $365,000. 355-2440 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATHROOM in a quiet location in Fairview at 407 6th St. 1000 sq. ft. & is ronovated extensively w/new drywall, refinished hw floors, new appliances, 200 sq. ft. sundeck & garden. $312,000 obo. Phone 354-2007. 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. LAND FOR SALE. Large acreage north of Slocan City. Water access and views. Contact mteverest911@yahoo.ca
SLOCAN RIVER WATERFRONT ACRE in sunny Passmore. Underground services at the lot line. $212,000. 226-6860. CUTE 3 BEDROOM, Rosemont. Features wood floors, new kitchen, great views, beautiful gardens, perfect location. 352-9235 AMBER BAY CONDO, 2 bedroom unit on 4th floor. Stunning views of Kootenay Lake and Mountains. Unit comes with air conditioning and washer/dryer. Only $354,900. Call Ray at 505-3210.
1 BR SUITE, DT WINLAW. Private entrance. $550/mo inc. utilities. Kids OK. NS. Contact Paul 250-226-7355 A SUPERB, FULLY FURNISHED APARTMENT in Vancouver for rent. $800. All appliances, fireplace, new paint, pets ok, good security. Serious inquiries e-mail melissamorin35@yahoo.ca or call 604-132-0663. LARGE HOME ON 8 ACRES to share. Rent negotiable. North Shore, 20 Mile. Avail. immed. 505-4285.
UPHILL HERITAGE HOME, furnished, 4 bedrooms, master suite, clawfoot, jetted tub, beautiful yard, garage, $2400. 352-2510. 3 BEDROOM, 1 bathroom, Uphill. Beautiful view, close to school & park. Garage & basement. $1650. Flo, 354-3118.
TWO CLEAN, QUIET, RESPONSIBLE ROOMMATES need affordable accommodation in Nelson near bus route. Bruce 352-9876. MALE, 40’S, CLEAN, QUIET, RESPONSIBLE, drug free, helpful. Affordable accommodation needed in Nelson. Abdi 352-9876. SINGLE, MIDDLE AGED MAN SEEKS ROOM in Nelson. Responsible, quiet, pleasant. Ralph 352-9876. URGENT. Prof. Looking for rental in nelson. 2 bedroom, n/p, single. For the end of july. Please call 250-4923235 cell 250-809-4565. AUG. RENTAL OR SEP. Responsible, quite couple looking in Nelson. Work full-time, great references. 505-2630. 22 YEAR RESIDENT. Responsible, clean, mature, requires 2 bedroom $500-$700/mo. Including utilities, w/d access, small deck or patio. 354-0471 QUIET TEACHER LOOKING TO RENT or house-sit anywhere on Kootenay Lake, preferably yearround. 250-777-0825 or 1-877-6785742 ext. 3744. FAMILY OF 4 looking to rent a house or apt. Call 551-1725. MATURE, RESPONSIBLE, QUIET NURSE looking for 1-2 bedroom rental, good references. Call 505-8129 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL COUPLE WITH DOG desires accommodation in/or near Nelson for Sept. Excellent references. 505-5583.
TIDY, RESPECTFUL YOUNG MAN requires affordable accommodation in town or on bus route. Cory 352-9876 SELKIRK COLLEGE STUDENT requires self contained 2 bedroom house/apart. for Sept 1. 250-4285876 or 250-428-1302.
5.26 ACRES, 3 km up the Wildhorse Creek Rd., Ymir. Excellent sun exposure, friendly neighbourhood, 300 ft road frontage, lots of water, trees. Asking $169,500. No gst. 354-4580.
UPHILL HOUSE FOR RENT: Recently renovated, 2 bedrooms, bright, new appliances, hardwood throughout. Available Sept.1. No pets. $1300/ month plus utilities. 352-9382.
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CLEAN, QUIET, OLDER MOBILE HOME for rent on 20 acres. 2 min. from Salmo. $650/mo. $325 d/d, n/s, pets negotiable, references required. Contact 365-4970, Sylvia. 2 BR WATERFRONT HOUSE ON ACREAGE near Nakusp, $1200. NS, pets negotiable, responsible, professional/retired couple, 11/2008, long term. 250-265-4728. ROOM IN UPHILL. Washer, backyard, garden. Quiet, mature, long-term. $390 +util. Avail Aug 1st. 352-3681
SMALL STUDIO, about 270 sf. Partially furnished, shaw internet. Jam factory. $450/mon. Call Ian, 345-8954.
2 BEDROOM HOUSE, Nelson, Nov. 1-Feb. 1 (3 months). No pets. $900/ mo. includes utilities. 505-5159.
UNRESERVED PROPERTY AUCTION. 30+ lots in Saskatchewan: Bounty, Ogema, Conquest, Loreburn. August 16, 11 a.m. MST at Michener Allen Edmonton or Bid Online! Brokered by: Betty Schnoor, Century 21, 306-227-1611. Auction Inquiries: 1-800-665-5888; www. BidOnProperty.ca.
Rentals - Comm. STORAGE SPACE FOR ART & VALUABLES. Feel confident your precious things will be cared for by responsible local. Climate control possible. Innessa 505-0621.
Rentals Wanted TWO WORKING COUPLES LOOKING for 2 bedroom apartment in Nelson. Well behaved cat, Sept. 1. 505-2273. FEMALE LOOKING FOR ROOM. Money & work trade. Gardener & chef. Tyytler at 352-9876. SINGLE, MIDDLE-AGED MAN seeks affordable room in Nelson. Responsible, quiet, pleasant. Call Ralph 352-9876. MATURE LADY RETURNING TO COLLEGE. Room wanted, no basements, close to bus, Baker/Ward. 229-5605. BUILDING/HOME WITH 4-6 Suites for group of professionals with families in Nelson. Contact Melody 354-4224.
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HOMES & GARDENS Invasive plant photo contest There are lots of weeds blooming throughout the Kootenays right now, and it’s your chance to capture them on film. The Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee is offering a photo contest with cash prizes to individuals that take an eye-catching photograph of a habitat that has been affected by invasive plants, or recreational pursuits that have impacted a habitat making it more susceptible to the growth and spread of invasive plants. The goals of the contest are to raise awareness about invasive weeds in our area and to provide the CKIPC with photos they can use for educational presentations. For each of the categories there are cash prizes of $200 for first prize, and $100 for second prize. Find out more details at our website www.kootenayweeds.com.
As you drive around the Central Kootenay highways this summer you will see invasive-plant signs popping up along the roadsides. Roads are excellent pathways for the spread of invasive plants, as they prefer disturbed soils in open sunny areas. The CKIPC initiated the sign project as a way for local residents and visitors to the area to recognize invasive plant species. The invasive plant signs
are placed temporarily on road sides while the plant is in flowering. The Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee is still accepting applications from volunteer groups for 2008 to toake part in the Communities Pulling Together program. For more information about invasive plants and information about this program and application forms, visit http://kootenayweeds.com. – submitted
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