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Aaron wants mayor’s job Lawyer for Nelson Citizen Empowerment Society says he’ll make City council more responsive to citizens

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public sentiment. cil’s decisions, says Aaron. “Not only did they not The Waterfront Visional The lawyer who took give effect to the will of Document, completed in the City to court over its the people, they did not 2002, provides almost everyhandling of the Kutenai enact policy that is con- thing needed for the waterLanding approval process sistent with the long-term front plan, says Aaron. That vision wasn’t folhas announced he’ll run for economic interest of the community.” lowed when City council mayor. Aaron says he is not approved Kutenai Landing, David Aaron says council’s approval of the against development, he Aaron says, which is one of controversial development just wants it done in accor- the reasons he filed a legal prompted his decision, dance with the public’s challenge for the Nelson Citizen Empowerment announced on Saturday, wishes. A waterfront plan would Society (NCES). Sept. 20. He says that deci�� That legal challenge was sion flew in the face of be a good guide for counby Chris Shepherd

Candidates discuss Afghanistan. PAGE 6

Tasers still OK National questions on Tasers don’t shock Nelson Police Board. PAGE 3

and is no longer involved in that legal challenge. Aaron says his legal experience would help the City deal with complicated legal challenges facing Nelson. That experience will be valuable, Aaron says, in negotiating with other levels of government and developers for “the longterm prosperity and preservation of those characteristics that render us the most beautiful place on Earth.”

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effectively answered when council repealed their original approval of Kutenai Landing. The society is still seeking financial compensation from the City for its legal challenge though Aaron stopped representing NCES on Thursday, Sept. 18. Aaron had also appealed a provincial decision to approve the Kutenai Landing developer’s plan to clean up the building site

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�� Councillors Gord McAdams. left, and Robin Cherbo, right, were joined by Linda Rollins, a registered nurse, in leading the AIDS Walk For Life on Saturday, Sept. 20. ��

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Councillor McAdams challenged to get buy in from soccer association and neighbourhood by Chris Shepherd

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There’s been little movement on the skate park location, in part because the main user groups of the lake-side fields are not happy with council’s choice for the controversial park. “It’s stalled,” said Councillor Gord McAdams, the councillor who took on the task of finding a suitable location for a skate park. “It’s been testing for me. I don’t

want to go ahead until everyone is onside.” The Nelson Youth Soccer Association is one of the groups that is against the skate park going in the area currently occupied by the turnaround. Sharon Cooke is the administrator for the soccer association. She says they’re worried the skate park will take away too many parking spots in the area. She says the association hasn’t seen any detailed

plans for the skate park or additional parking and until then they can’t agree to the location. Residents in the area have also raised concerns about the spot. Laura Collier, a Fairview resident, organized a petition against the location of the skate park. She collected roughly 120 signatures from residents in the area. The petition says the location is not the right one for a skate park. Collier said she’s spoken with

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city officials in Castlegar who have had bad experiences with their skate park. She said the skate park would be a venue for undesirable social behaviour. Collier said the proposed location would be difficult to monitor and is too close to residential areas. “We are not against having a skate park,” Collier said. “I personally think that is a poorly chosen location.”

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Sean Christophers, district manager for Mark’s Work Wearhouse, is excited to have a larger, brighter space to display merchandise. ��

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Mark’s works harder �� New location at Chahko-Mika Mall lets retailer show off merchandise by Chris Shepherd With a new location, Mark’s Work Wearhouse is able to really show what they’ve got. The clothing retailer opened at its new location on Wednesday, Sept. 3. Mark’s went from roughly 5,600 square feet at its old location in the mall to 10,000 square feet, says Sean Christophers, district manager for the

Kootenays. vide more choices, says “With the larger sell- Christophers. ing floor we’ve also been The new location also able to expand some of means he’s added new our assortment.” jobs and he’s currently That means more of looking for people to join �� the “foundation items” the store. �� that the chain is known The new setting is also �� for – work pants, cover- ideal for an upcoming alls, work boots. fundraiser the chain is �� Christophers has also running. �� been able to add more Thursday, Sept. 25, 5 �� ladies items, expanding p.m. to 11 p.m. is Ladies’ �� the footwear, denim and Night at Mark’s. accessories departments. Shoppers (men and �� It all lets Mark’s pro- women) will save 20 per ��

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cent on everything in the store and a portion of the proceeds go towards the Breast Cancer Society of Canada. The new location has even let Christophers extend the hours. Because the store opens directly outside, Mark’s can stay open longer than the rest of the mall. The hours are: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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�� Thursday, Sept. 25 at the Prestige Lakeside Resort Genealogy clinic This conference brings to Nelson �� Saturday, Sept. 27, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at some of the world’s top experts on Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon St. �� attachment and related topics. Local genealogy enthusiasts Difficulties with attachment are encountering difficulties in their fam�� not specific to any one demographic. ily research can sign up for a geneaChildren who are born with health logical problem solving clinic. issues and spend their first months in The clinic is designed as a follow-up the hospital, children adopted �� after session for those who attended the birth and children whose mother suf- successful series of basic genealogy fers from severe post-partum depres- workshops offered by Touchstones canfax all or have trouble forming during 2007, but is open to anyone Please proof for accuracy then sion phone, email with any changes or an approval. secure attachment to their primary wishing to attend. Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax:caregiver. 250.352.5075 • Email: kim@expressnews.bc.ca The clinic will be presented at the On Thursday, Sept. 25 there will be Shawn Lamb Archives at Touchstones The Express is not responsible for any the with client Nelson has signed off. a screening anderrors panel after discussion with local researcher Pat the creators of the film What Babies Rogers and archivist Shawn Lamb in Want. attendance to help solve the difficulTickets are $5 and are still available ties. at Mountain Baby, Play It Again Kids, Cost for the clinic is $10 for memAnnie’s Maternity and the Nelson bers and $12 for non-members. Call Family Place. 352-9813 (extension 1-268) for more Well known children’s advocate and information. singer Raffi will speak about his Child Honouring Foundation at the Friday Drama course at ISK evening banquet. The conference has been full since Tuesday, Oct. 7 to Thursday, Nov. 13 mid-August, but there is still space at the International School of the in some of the pre-conference work- Kootenays Jane Sinclair and Doug Scott shops on Friday, Sept. 25 and for the

cepts and power of performance and theatre production with two working professionals. Sinclair is a professional actor and writer and Scott’s expertise is in technical production. Students will also explore selfexpression and creativity to the max, as well as examine how drama celebrates, comments on, and questions the values, issues, and events of societies past and present. Community members are welcome to enroll. The course will end with a presentation of poetry and performance for friends and family. For new ISK students who wish to take the course for high school credit, there is a one-time enrollment fee of $70 and the first ISK course is free. For continuing ISK students and for community members, the course fee is $200. To enroll, visit the ISK website at www.iskhighschool.org or the ISK office at 420 Victoria St. (upstairs). Phone (250) 354-1310 for more information.

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Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nelson Women’s Centre, 420 Mill St. The Nelson Women’s Centre is holding a book sale to benefit their library. The West Kootenay Women’s Association was established 36 years ago, and supports women in all walks of life with counselling, drop-in, food donations, a garden, skill sharing, special projects and relevant issues such as gender and wage equity. Proceeds will go towards buying new books for the centre’s library. For further

information, call (250) 3529916.

Pugapalooza

Sunday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m. at Lions Park in uphill Nelson Pugapalooza is a day for all pugs, pug crosses and their owners to get together and have fun. If the weather is kind there will be fun games such as “Beat Mortimer as the fastest pug.” There are prizes for the fattest pug and this year there will be an agility course competition too. There will be refreshments for everyone including the dogs. For more information, contact emma@partypets. ca.

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Constable Dan Markevich holds up the Nelson Police Department’s taser. Police officials and Mayor John Dooley say the weapon is a valuable tool in a police officer’s repetoire to subdue people.

Taser policy suported Recent criticism of RCMP Taser policy doesn’t apply to Nelson’s protocols, say police by Chris Shepherd Criticism over the RCMP’s Taser policy hasn’t shaken the local police department’s faith in its own policies on the controversial weapon. A report released this September was critical of the RCMP for relying too much on research done by the Taser manufacturer. The report was an independent review of the RCMP’s Taser policy and also found there was little consultation with medical or mental health associations. Mayor John Dooley, chair of the Nelson Police Board, said the board does not plan on doing a review on their policy just

yet, noting there is already a provincial inquiry into the weapon. The Braidwood commission is slated to complete a report by the end of November. That report will look at Taser use across the province as well as the death of Robert Dziekanski, the Polish man who died after being shocked by the weapon last year. Dooley said the police board is aware of the pulblic’s concerns about Tasers. Special police training is key, the mayor said, adding that he believes the weapon will likely stay an option for police. “I don’t think they’re going away.”

The Nelson Police Department (NPD) has one Taser – an M26, one of the earliest models – said Inspector Henry Paivarinta. All of Nelson’s police officers are trained to use the weapon and that training is renewed each year. The NPD’s policy on using the Taser mirrors policies from other B.C. police departments,” Paivarinta said. No information from the Taser manufacturer was included, he added. The policy was recently amended to ensure someone who is shocked receives prompt medical attention. The NPD’s Taser is used roughly once a year,

Paivarinta said, adding it has been an invaluable tool for police. The police have a spectrum of options to use to subdue a person, ranging from physical force to a firearm. Before Tasers, police could use a baton and the next level of force was their firearm, Paivarinta said. He recalls the first time it was used. An individual known to police had a knife and threatened himself and police, saying he was going to kill himself. The man was shocked and disarmed, Paivarinta said. Nobody has suffered long-term ill effects from being Tasered in Nelson, said Paivarinta.

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Fall Fair reborn Celebration of locally produced food joins Cottonwood Falls Market by Anna Kirkpatrick

Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cottonwood Falls Market A group of local food enthusiasts has revived Nelson’s century-old fall fair tradition. The West Kootenay EcoSociety’s John Alton is the main force behind this year’s fair. Alton says the idea of reviving the fall fair had been percolating for some time. “We’d been kicking around the idea for several years. We’ve always thought that we wanted to bring back that tradition of fall fair which is a really neat tradition of celebration of agriculture and bringing people together around the harvest,” says Alton. Alton secured funding from BC 150 and joined forces with

Community Food Matters to coordinate the event. Yasmin Maliel helped organize the event and spent some time researching the history of fall fairs in Nelson. Maliel discovered that the fall fair tradition in Nelson is at least 100 years old. The fair will take place on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Cottonwood Falls Park during the Saturday market. Alton promises a wide variety of entertainment including a live bluegrass band, games and races for children and a display of farm animals. The main focus, though, will be the produce and preserve contest. Prizes will be awarded for the best in a number of categories including flower arrangement, preserves, tomatoes and apples, to name a few.

Maliel sees the contest as a celebration of small-scale food producers. “You don’t have to have a full-on farm setup. You can just grow a bit of your own food . . . and be proud of it. I think it’s so important to celebrate the fact that ‘grow your own food’ is making a comeback,” says Maliel. There is no fee to enter the contest and no limit to the number of categories that can be entered. Home-grown produce and homemade preserves and baking can be dropped off between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on the day of the fair. Judging starts at 11 a.m. and prizes will be awarded at 12 p.m. For contest details or to help with next year’s fair, check out the EcoSociety website, www.ecosociety.ca.

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Endangered tree cavity nesters talk

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NOTICE The Village of Slocan hereby gives notice of the following amendments to the Council Procedure Bylaw: The schedule of regular meetings will be changed to be set annually by Council before January 1st of each year. A provision will be made for public participation at Council meetings. More detail will be added with respect to rules of procedure. A section on Council Committees will be added governing the establishment and duties of such committees. Council will be considering ﬁnal adoption of this bylaw at the November 12, 2008 regular Council meeting. For more information, please contact the Village of Slocan at 250-355-2277. Shana Paivarinta Chief Administrative Ofﬁcer

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Monday, Sept. 29, 8 p.m. at Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus Irene Manley will present the Columbia Basin Compensation Program’s (CBCP) work with species in peril. Studies found species like the western screech-owl and other species were declining at an alarming rate. All of theses species had one thing in common. They all used tree nesting cavities which are threatened by the forestry industry. Biologists in Oregon found that when a couple dozen artificial nest boxes were installed in clear cuts and forestry burn areas, the population of Lewis woodpeckers increased two to three times their previous levels. The CBCP began a long term commitment to creating more nesting opportunities for the birds. In the short term they financed the construction of artificial nest boxes suitable for each species. – submitted

Help the western screech-owl Deciduous leaves owls on your property, throughout the Columbia join us on Saturday, Oct. Basin are beginning to 4 at Kokanee Creek – transform from green Redfish Group Campsite Nature Notes to gold. Lining waterfor an afternoon workways and riparian areas, shop from 2 p.m. to 4 cottonwood trees shift p.m.. Local wildlife colours and drop their biologists Jakob Dulisse leaves into the ambling and Doris Hausleitner creeks, rivers and ponds will share their expertise that slink over the tree during a walking tour of roots. Aesthetic as they prime riparian habitat. Emily Nilsen are, these areas hold Cost is $10 per group/ important habitat for family, keep in mind that the endangered western space is limited and prescreech-owl. registration is required. The nocturnal western Contact (250) 354-7345 screech-owl (Otus kenfor more information or nicotti macfarlanei) is to register. a small bird with tufted Western screechears and yellow eyes. owl nest box plans are Its call has been noted in mind the important available to download as resembling either a role wildlife trees hold at http://www.magazine. hollow, whistled double within our ecosystem. audubon.org/backyard/ trill, or a series of low Western screech-owls, backyard0201.html. hoots that gather speed and many other creaIf you are a landowner and frequency. tures, rely on the natu- with riparian cottonwood Western screech-owl ral cavities found in the habitat, you can help by populations are declin- cottonwood, aspen and allowing research to take ing. Loss of riparian hab- birch of both living and place on your land. itat and the removal of dead trees. To report a westcottonwood trees have If you would like to ern screech-owl or find had significant impacts learn more about the out more information on this owl, especially in western-screech owl and contact Irene Manley the southern interior of build a nest box to pro- at the Fish & Wildlife British Columbia. When vide temporary nesting Compensation Program, �� gathering firewood, keep or roosting sites for small www.fwcp.ca. �� 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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Friday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m. at the Hume Room in the Hume Hotel Seniors’ Saga How’s your will? Is it well-planned and up-todate? Or do you have a�� “last unwill and testament?” �� The Osprey �� Community Foundation wants you to think about George Millar your answers to these �� questions. Regardless of what�� your responses are, the foundation invites �� The evening’s speakyou to attend a free information session on er, Marilyn Kerfoot, wills and estate planning is a Vancouver lawyer in�� the Hume Room of the who specializes in charitable gift planning. She Hume Hotel. has advised professionPlease proof for accuracy then phone, fax or email with any changes or an approval.als in the finance field as well as average citizens Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250.352.5075 • Email: express@expressnews.bc.caabout how to best strucendowment gifts to The Express is not responsible for any errors after the client has signed off. ture charities. She brings this wealth of experience to her presentation that covers general wills and estate planning, as well as philanthropic bequests. There are still people who see making a will as expressing a death wish or tempting fate. There are those who can’t see paying fees to “some high-priced lawyer” just to have their intentions

recorded, “when it all goes to mother, anyway.” There’s not much logic in those kinds of thinking. The best protection against the government taking more of your estate than is absolutely necessary is to have a will. How complicated that will needs to be depends on many things. Kerfoot will provide information about a range of situations and how to best make your will express your wishes. The simple answer is that the will needs to be well-planned and up-to-date. And of course, those who understand the process of charitable gift planning are more likely to use it than those who simply know that it exists. This community event is hosted by the Osprey Community Foundation in partnership with Selkirk College Development and Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation. Additional community sponsorship has been provided by six local financial investment firms and law offices.

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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A modest development proposal

Editorial Democracy only works when we all take part We’re in for a series of elections and it’s an opportunity for us to ensure democracy works. We’re fortunate to have a high turnout for civic elections, in the area of 80 per cent. Our federal elections have a lower turnout – 65 per cent in 2006. This is unfortunate because one might think the majority of the population has decided who will run our country, when it’s really just a portion of the population. Of the 65 per cent who voted in the 2006 federal election, only a portion of those voted for the ruling party. This doesn’t necessarily match what the majority of our population wants. This is effectively putting the power in the hands of those who turn out to vote. An effective democracy needs more than bodies at the booths. People have to inform themselves. Last night there was an all-candidates forum in Nelson, an ideal opportunity to see what the would-be politicians in our area have to offer. On Wednesday, Oct. 1 and Thursday, Oct. 2, the leaders of four of Canada’s political parties will debate in front of the nation. That will be the chance to see potential national leaders in action. The nation’s political parties are actively getting their message out. Make a point of listening to all of them. You never know what you’ll hear. Try to talk with people who don’t agree with you. It will give you new perspectives you might not have considered. Finally, weigh everything you’ve learned and vote for the party and the person that will best serve our region, the needs of the people and the needs of the nation.

Dear editor, In light, or perhaps I should say, in shadow of the Kootenay Landing Development, I am considering to increase the height of my heritage house in downtown Nelson from two storeys to six storeys. Due to the financial strain of my idea, I would also like to utilize the adjacent lot of my property by adding another six storey building. I do hope to keep with the heritage theme, but I am sure the dream of keeping the esthetics of the bay windows may be out of my budget. I will considering dropping the total height by one story. But, if that happens, the heritage feel of the house will be compromised due to the infrastructure costs.

I apologize to my neighbours, who will also be losing their views, but it seems this could be the trend for Nelson’s future and I encourage them to blindly follow suit. I also apologize to the wildlife in my neighbourhood – owls, birds, bats, lizards and squirrels – for taking away the trees and shrubs necessary for this development. In all seriousness, this project of mine will never happen. It goes against everything I believe – money will never motivate my actions – my community of friends and fury animals will. Shannon Hames, Nelson

Flowers - to the councillors who had the guts to stand up for the people and try to put the Kootenay Landing question to the people. - Democratically dismayed

Fish heads - Stinky rotten fish heads to whom ever stole my down filled hoody at the Rod & Gun club. - Freezing Flowers – to all the wonderful pediatricians who are informed about the gluten free/casein free diet, specific supplements and chelation therapy that have helped our son recover from autism. Sadly, you are still very few, but are loved by millions. - Forever grateful family

Fish heads - parking tickets, speeding tickets and loss of your license to all the racecar drivers on Lake Street. There is a STOP sign and you are in a Youth area. - Hoping you won’t hit someone Flowers - to the dogs and their owners that participated in the SPCA Paws for a Cause Walk. All the money raised is going to help a lot of animals in need in our community. - Grateful Fish heads - to people who steal shopping carts and then ditch them in front of shops on Baker and in Cottonwood Creek! Your trip is so ghetto! Please stop it, take the carts back! - Annoyed

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What should Canada’s role in Afghanistan be?

Canada is at a crossroads with this election Dear editor, Just this past weekend I heard Canadians described by one of their own as “deferential” and on other occasions I have heard the word “complacent.” Personally, I have not observed this to be true during my first year in Canada as a landed immigrant. However, no Canadian should be either of these with regards to the federal election. Mr. Dion might be right that they are the most important in history, for Canada does stand at a crossroads and the elections will deter-

mine the course that this wonderful country takes in years to come. I’ve tried to educate myself about my new homeland and I fear the consequences should the incumbent Conservative government win additional seats in parliament or an outright majority. I fear the Conservative’s drive towards privatization of the economy and society, increased integration with the United States through the Security and Prosperity Partnership and the creeping militarization of Canada under the Harper government.

The elections will determine if Canada will be a peacemaker, a peacekeeper or an imperial power. I urge my adopted countrymen and women to make sure and vote and to think carefully before casting a ballot. Perhaps we can adapt an adage from US presidential candidate, Barack Obama, regarding the current administration: Canada is better than this. Jamie K. Donaldson, Nelson

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Dear editor, I can help but feel dismayed at the recent budgeting decisions in regards to Pulpit Rock. Do you not find it curious that we can pour money into this project yet we can not build a skate park for our youth who have been begging and pleading for years? The priorities in this town, which seems to pride it self on acceptance and diversity, astound me. We lay claims to acceptance yet we completely shun skateboarders. This is the most ridiculous behaviour I have ever witnessed in this community. Why on earth we do not want to support young people who want to stay active, stay off the streets and are passionate about their sports of choice is

such a mystery too me. The only conclusion I can come up with is that we are using this group as a money grab; time and time again the kids lose their boards for skating on the streets and have to pay fines. Can you imagine taking a soccer ball from a child playing in a vacant lot or somewhere soccer isn’t played and fining him? I think not. This is a prejudice that must end. We need to embrace all youth skateboarders, hockey players, ballerinas alike. Shame on City council, shame on RDCK. Patti Everitt, Nelson

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EDITOR Chris Shepherd

Bring the soldiers home. It’s that simple. It would be different if we had more help from NATO. Cheryl Hamilton, Nelson

As minimal as possible. I feel like we’re promoting a corrupt system, not an autonomous, democratic country. Rose Hodwitz, Shoreacres

I think they should get out. I don’t think we have a role to play there anymore. I don’t think we ever had a role. Especially if Canadians are getting killed. The best way to end terrorism is to not occupy other countries and stay out of their politics.. Trevor Gemmel, Calgary

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL REPORT In accordance with section 98 of the Community Charter, the Village of Slocan will be presenting its Annual Report at the Regular Meeting of Council to be held on October 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. This report details Council’s achievements for last year and what is proposed for this year and 2009. Copies will be made available to the public, and your comments are welcome For further information, please contact the undersigned at 355-2277 Shana Paivarinta Chief Administrative Ofﬁcer

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Federal candidates talk Afghanistan Editor’s note: The four candidates in the race for the B.C. Southern Interior riding were given three questions to answer over the election campaign. The candidates were given a word limit and their written answers are edited to length if necessary. One answer will be run each week leading up to the Tuesday, Oct. 14 election.

This week’s question: What do you think Canada’s role in Afghanistan should be? Alex Atamanenko New Democratic Party It was felt by our chief of defence staff, General Hillier, that we somehow had to “prove ourselves” to the Americans when we took on a combat role. Interestingly enough, most NATO countries chose not to send their troops into combat. A recent study is showing that the Afghan war is going to end up costing more than $22 billion. We have suffered heavy casualties while receiving almost no support from our NATO allies and the situation on the ground is becoming more unstable. The New Democratic Party has another vision for Canada’s role in Afghanistan – one that focuses on bringing about security, stability and improving the lives of the Afghan people by build-

Andy Morel Green Party

Brenda Jagpal Liberal Party

Canada’s reasons for participating in the mission Afghanistan were: Defend Canada’s national interests; ensure Canadian leadership in world affairs and; help Afghanistan rebuild. The Liberal government’s main objective was to help Afghanistan become a stable, democratic and self�� sustaining state. The Liberal �� government worked with the UN, NATO and vari�� ous international organiza�� tions to provide the security and stability necessary for the development programs ing a path toward peace. �� in Afghanistan. President Karzai, �� We support our troops in Afghan parliamentarians �� and aid groups have all Afghanistan. It is important spoken of the need to for Canada to play a role kick-start the dialogue in building peace and secuthat will bring out a last- rity in the area. The Liberal Party remains committed ing peace. Canada must take to the Afghan people and the lead in promoting a the reconstruction of their society through the “3D peaceful settlement.

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an aggressive, NATO led combat role to�� that of a substantially reduced, UN command effort, concentrating on pro�� viding Canadian logistical, training and support for the increasing national secu�� rity to be provided by Afghan National Army and Police Forces. I support a completed transition no later than �� February 2009 and a minimum support commitment period of two years. I would push for a UN brokered regional peace and include Please proof for accuracy then phone, fax or email with any changes or conference an approval. surrounding countries and regional tribPhone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250.352.5075 • Email: express@expressnews.bc.ca al leaders to promote the brokerage of

approach” – defence, diplomacy and development. We must have transparency and accountability regarding the future of our mission in Afghanistan. The Mission of the Canadian Forces in that country should shift from a combat role to a peace keeping and humanitarian presence.

some semblance of peace and stability while maintaining a historically, semiautonomous political history. I would increase support, promotion and development of economic, political and diplomatic strategies, including: renewed traditional agricultural crop production with legal, controlled poppy production and encourage an Afghan owned and controlled natural resource economy. We should also increase diplomatic efforts to clean up the corruption within the government to promote Afghan’s confidence in a democratic process.

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Rob Zandee Conservative Party Canada passed a motion in parliament to have a military presence in Afghanistan until July, 2011 consistent with the United Nations mandate. Our efforts have resulted in immensely improved democracy in Afghanistan, especially as it applies to women and girls. After years of unimaginable oppression and terror, women are starting to emerge as equals. It has been a hard fought gain, paid for with the lives of Canadian soldiers. Prematurely ending our commitment would mean that those lives would have been lost in vain. Victory is not yet at hand, but Afghan Forces are continuing to prepare for assuming primary responsibility for security in their

country. The Conservative government has given notice that we will not extend our mission beyond the 2011 deadline. Canada has served proudly and given the people of Afghanistan the chance to regain normal lives. Could we have done less?

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Leafs latest The next home game for the Nelson Leafs is Friday, Sept. 26 against Beaver Valley. On Sunday they travel to Spokane. Regular season results so far for the Leafs are: Friday, Sept. 12 – Lost 3-4 to Castlegar. Saturday, Sept. 13 – beat Revelstoke 10-3. Friday, Sept. 19 – beat Kimberley 5-4. Saturday, Sept. 20 – beat Sicamous 4-2.

Setting it straight She’s stopped. Ameeta Bhabra, in blue from the U13 Save-On team, got a shot off past Re/Max’s Kimberley Cutler, in red, but goalie Jenna Wood was in place to stop the shot. The teams tied their Saturday, Sept. 20 house league game 2-2.

She shoots . . . CHRIS SHEPHERD

The Express incorrectly identified the Nelson Leaf player in its photo in the Wednesday, Sept. 10 issue. The player was Dane Rupert. The Express also incorrectly reported the team’s pre-season record. The Leafs won three games and tied one.

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Protecting heritage Heritage Home Tour and heritage places by Chris Shepherd

Thursday, Sept. 25, 9 p.m. at The Royal on Baker One of the finest jumpin’ workshop bring history to the fore in Nelson swing bands around, the music of Vancouver’s Twisters has been dubbed “blues-a-billy.” The Twisters have been rocking it up with their brand of West Coast party blues for almost a decade. 2003 Juno Nominees and Canadian Independent Music Award winners for Best Blues Album of the Year for their second release Long Hard Road, �� the release of their third CD Live at Harvest Fest �� was met with much critical acclaim.

Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Best Western Baker Street Inn and Sunday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. around Nelson Heritage is the word of the weekend in Nelson. �� The City will residents to �� discuss heritage sites in �� Nelson and six historic homes and�� a church will �� open their doors to the community. �� It was 100 years ago Nelsonites�� had their first �� tour of the grand homes in the community and this Sunday they’ll get another chance. The Heritage Home Tour is a chance to connect with Nelson’s past, says Leah Best, executive �� director for Touchstones Nelson. The museum �� and art gallery is partnering with the Nelson and District Arts Council to organize this year’s tour, which features six homes that have never been part of the home tour and St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral, another first for the tour. “Nelson’s heritage is one of the things that makes it so great,” says Best. “It contributes to the quality of life.” Best says by learning about the city’s heritage, people get a better sense of what Nelson was and still is. Nelsonites will have a say in what is considered heritage the prior to the CHRIS SHEPHERD tour. On Saturday, the City Leah Best, left, from Touchstones Nelson, and Sari Funston, inspect the chimney that stretches the of Nelson is hosting a height of Funston’s heritage home. The renovated attic is one of the visual treats in store for people series of workshops to that take in the Heritage Home Tour. gather information from the public about what no longer qualify, Wahn things, says Wahn. Rock should be trying to prothey consider “heritage” says. He wants people to walls, viewscapes, trails tect if someone is trying to in Nelson, says Dave come forward to discuss and even industrial sites develop around it,” Wahn Wahn, senior planner for heritage and he says the could be considered heri- says. conversation does not have tage. Brochures for the the City. “The registry will iden- tour are available at The current heritage to be limited to homes. The definition of heri- tify what is of signifi- Touchstones Nelson, 502 registry was done in 1994 and some of the sites may tage can apply to many cance and what things we Vernon St.

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DJ Terrantino

Friday, Sept. 26 at The Spiritbar DJ Terrantino (aka Terran Orletsky) began DJing weddings in small town Alberta in 1996 and has been performing at nightclubs and other events throughout Western Canada ever since. After arriving in Nelson in 1999, Terrantino’s high energy stage presence and extensive knowledge of mainstream music quickly earned him the title of “Nelson’s #1 Top 40 DJ.” Terrantino’s approach is the antithesis of most other artists’ performances in the latest DJ craze. “Top 40 is the new alternative,” says Terrantino, as he bops away to a Corey Hart song. “Really, the choice of music is secondary . . . it’s not what you play, it’s how you play it. I put the ‘jockey’ back in disc-jockey.” DJing is not only about entertainment, it’s spiritual as well for Terrantino. “Music is therapy,” says Terrantino. “Playing retro music makes people remember the ‘olden days’ and if the olden days sucked, then they get a chance to create newer, fonder memories”.

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Dig out the Brylcreem Capitol Theatre screens Grease for annual fundraiser

Brian Rosen and The WhatNow

Saturday, Sept. 27, 9:30 p.m. at The Royal on by Chris Shepherd Baker Brian Rosen and The Saturday, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. WhatNow will release at the Capitol Theatre their debut album, The Capitol Theatre is Planting the Seed. calling all T-Birds and Pink Rosen and The Ladies for the first fundWhatNow, bring forth raiser of the year: a Grease a unique style of regsingalong. gae/rock/funk fusion. “It’s a big party,” says Rosen sings songs Neil Harrower, executive about consciousness, director for the theatre. truth, love and opti�� He’ll be screening a speSUBMITTED mism backed by The �� cial edition of the 1978 musi- warm up the audience for WhatNow, with a �� Harrower expects a run cal starring John Travolta the night. Along with sing- on leather jackets from the sound that will make and Olivia�� Newton-John ing, there will be trivia and �� anyone present move theatre’s costume collec�� that features karaoke for prizes (donated by local tion, which is open to rent and groove. �� the movie’s songs. Based out of Nelson businesses) for the best to those who want to dress The night�� will be hosted dressed in a number of cat- up. Rosen and The �� SUBMITTED by Mary Defeo who will egories. WhatNow formed as a Tickets are $12. �� group in February 2008. �� This six-piece group and The WhatNow Ty West will open the was last seen in Nelson also released their song event with some acousin August at The Royal “Best Shot” on the 2008 tic, captivating styles. her basic folk style. live drums. The music is Heddy Acclaim on Baker, opening for Kootenay Soundvibes Kate Reid is tough, all created on the spot, Admission is $10 at Friday, Sept. 26 at Finley’s �� Jamaican Reggae star Compilation CD funny and feisty and blessed recorded, then mixed and and the door or $15 with the Irish Bar and Grill Errol Organs and filling shook the party up with an irreverent sense of remixed live to create an at band’s CD included. �� The band will bring a the dance floor at the the CD’s release event. humour. Her sung/spoken ever evolving musical expeAfter the show CDs special set of Pink Floyd �� sold out show. Rosen songs are long on word- rience. Since the project is S i n g e r / s o n g w r i t e r will be $10. music in dedication of the �� play, social-political com- 100 per cent improvised, life of Rick Wright, Pink mentary, and reflections every night promises to be �� Floyd’s keyboardist and vocals), port group activities, the on identity, love, and life a unique dance experience. mances through a relaxed Walker (drums, �� song writer. and sultry filter. Colin Spence (organ, key- village’s elementary school, in the queer community; Advance tickets are $10 The band promises a boards), Mark Spielman health and education prothe between-songs banter at Eddy Music. More info night of 1970s rock. (bass), and Clinton grams, and home building. triggers both tears of rec- at www.mountainthunder- Musical Swanson (saxophones). Tickets at the door are ognition and spontaneous presents.com. All proceeds go to the $10 for adults, $8 for stubenefit for Africa laughter. Women Malambo Women’s Group, dents, $5 for children 6 to Friday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m. at the Jazz singer in the Round a rural co-operative based 12 years and children under Junction Church, formerly EOTO Saturday, Sept. 27, 8 p.m. at in Zambia and will sup- five get in for free. Playmor Hall at the South Flora Ware Sunday, Sept. 28 at the The Royal on Baker Tuesday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m. to 11 Slocan Junction The poster description Spiritbar LIMITED TIME ONLY Local musical talent p.m. at the Library Lounge at The String Cheese for this three-woman tour will join forces to support says it all: “A rollicking, Incident’s Michael Travis the Hume Hotel Flora Ware will sing the grass-roots development in estrogen-injected evening and Jason Hann compose standards as well as songs Africa. The all-ages event of powerhouse women this 100 per cent improwill feature two live bands from her new album. in folk music from the vised live breakbeat, tripAfter a successful album and a display and sale of hop, house, and drum n’ Canadian West.” African-made textiles. Joanna Chapman-Smith bass project. Nothing is launch tour and jazz fesSlocan Valley’s Blue tival appearances to progrew up in a musical family pre-recorded, nothing is Yonder’s debut performote her new CD, Insight with roots in New Zealand, pre-rehearsed, nothing mance will feature origiItaly and Brazil. She’s a is pre-looped, no sets are (released in July 2008) nal blues, world beat, multi-instrumentalist with pre-planned, no song will quickly gained radio play reggae and R&B. Artists a powerful voice that melts ever be repeated, and each on CBC. Co-produced by Rick include Bo Conlan (vocals, audience hearts, and her night of music is completely Kilburn and Peter Berring, percussion), Jon Burden style cuts across a variety of unique to the listener. (vocals, guitar), Brad Drawing from the ethos Insight promises to appeal Mair (drums), Ron Butler musical genres. to a wide audience with Sarah MacDougall, a of some of the great DJs (trumpet), Holly Burden Swedish-born songwrit- and computer artists of the its groovy mix of standards (vocals, bass), and Clinton er and storyteller with a world, they use live instru- and original music influ- Swanson (saxophones). haunting voice, is building ments and cutting edge ences by Latin jazz and The Kelly Fawcett Band a reputation as one of the technology to create truly soul/R&B. will keep the crowds groovWith this new recording, best emerging singer-song- original and melodic dance ing, with Kelly Fawcett writers in the West. 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Thursday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at at St. Joseph’s School in Nelson, 523 Mill St. Monica Brown’s music is sung all over the world by children and adults who generally wouldn’t know her name, let alone her story Brown is a composer, teacher, facilitator, story teller and community animator. Promoters say none of these roles convey the passion in her life for God and her unique

ability in enabling people to come into an experience of God, whatever their circumstances may be. Her workshops, retreats, faith celebrations and concerts leave people wanting more of the God she somehow manages to make real and tangible through her songs and creatively integrated presentations. By maintaining an empowering link to the Christ of Scriptures, Monica has pioneered a creative approach to spirituality, bringing on board

mime, story, ritual and imagery, to embody the Jesus that truly liberates. Brown has composed and recorded 16 collections of songs for children, youth and adults (including the universally appealing “One People One Land”) and has written and produced videos and other resources in the area of faith formation, liturgy and ritual. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students at the door.

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Music for the youth New music room at youth centre gives kids a chance to rock out

Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Cottonwood Falls Market The Ancient Gods play from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., bringing a set of Celtic folk music. This young band of three hail from the Slocan and bring a strong presence along with the music they represent. Violin, vocals, drum and guitar mix to bring out a deep compelling music. The Zone plays from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The Zone is a duo playing Eagles and similar covers.

by Chris Shepherd Rocking out will get a whole lot easier for the region’s youth tomorrow night. That’s when the Nelson and District Youth Centre opens up its jam room, a room equipped with two guitars, a bass, drum kit, turn tables, mics, an organ and amps. “There’s lots of young bands,” says Anisa Farhangi, program coordinator for the centre. “This gives them a chance to play in a venue and get some experience.” The jam room is an old idea at the youth centre. There’s always been an acoustic guitar that was a popular draw for the youth, but centre staff, and the kids, wanted more. A recent grant from the Columbia Basin Trust let organizers buy the new instruments and make it happen. “It gives youth who are interested in trying a bass to do it without going out and buying one,” Farhangi says. Once the room is fully running, youth can sign up to use the room. Farhangi says they’re looking for musically inclined volunteers to teach the odd lesson and give the youth pointers.

Ancient Gods and The Zone in the market

Movie night for teens

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Anisa Farhangi, left, from the Nelson and District Youth Centre, is joined by Brandon Stokes and Mike Sanche to check out the centre’s new guitars and bass.

She’s also looking for people to join the jam room advisory committee to help come up with programming for the room. The room is meant for

area youth, but Farhangi says “youth” can cover a broad age spectrum. The grand opening is on Thursday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m. and is open to the public.

Friday, Sept. 26, at the Nelson Municipal Library This is the library’s third movie night. The library is offering more teen programs at the library and movies are one of their special events. By obtaining a public licence to show movies, organizers are inviting youth to enjoy a free movie with prizes and refreshments. September’s movie will be October Sky, the true story of a coal miner’s son who took up rocketry against his father’s wishes. A PG rated movie, this

event is for ages 12 to 17. For more information, contact Joanne at (250) 352-6333.

Parish selected for New York exhibit

Work of Nelson artist Ruth Parish has been selected for inclusion in Digital ‘08: Imagination On Behalf Of Our Planet, an exhibition of digital photography at the New York Hall of Science. The show is co-ordinated by Art and Science Collaborations, Inc. (ASCI), whose mission is to nurture the intersection of art, science, technology and the humanities. The selected photograph, entitled “A Request,” is a digital collage made up of a number of images shot in and around Nelson. The images were painstakingly combined using Photoshop and the resulting work was printed 40 inches tall. The exhibition opens Saturday, Oct. 4, and runs through to January 2009. Parish’s work can be seen locally at Touchstones Nelson, Natural Way Home, Nelson Fine Art Printing or online at www. nelsonfineartprinting. com/Gallery_3.html.

Literary competition goes week long council office outlining the Friday, Oct. 3, 12 p.m. to parameters of the compeFriday, Oct. 10, 12 p.m. The Nelson and District tition, as well as this year’s Arts Council is co-pro- theme. Manuscripts must ducing this year’s Literary be delivered back by eCompetition in collabo- mail to the arts council ration with Oxygen Art by 12 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10. Studio. A team of jurors will This event has been tweaked to allow more decide on the first and writers to become second place winners in involved – the biggest each of the following catchange being that writers egories: fiction; creative will be given one week non-fiction; poetry and; to produce a manuscript, youth. This latter category is rather than the traditional 24 hours. Organizers open to all youth from hope that the longer peri- the age of 13 to 18 and od of time for writing the the young writers can manuscript will attract choose to write in any of those whose schedules the three categories. Winners in each of don’t allow for an intensive 24 hour marathon of the categories will be announced during the writing. Registrants will receive Ideas Café at Oxygen Art an e-mail �� from�� the arts Centre on the evening of

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Friday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. and will be given the opportunity to read selections from their winning manuscripts. A cash award for first and second place will also be handed out at that time ($200 and $100 respectively). Further information and application forms can be found by visiting the arts council’s website at www.ndac.ca or by e-mailing ndac@netidea.com. The cost of registration is $35 for adults and $20 for youth. Applications must be received by the Arts Council by Wednesday, Oct. 1. Contact Shannon at the Nelson and District Arts Council at (250) 352-2402 for more information. – submitted

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For the fourth year in a row, Otter his shots of night skiing above Evening �� Books business has produced the West Ridge and of Edouard Lake and Pass. Kootenay Scenic Calendar, which get Other photographers chosen for distributed all over the world as tourists full page inclusion are L. Scott Ross, �� and locals take them home or send them Shawn Morris, Sara Rainford, Shannon to family and friends as gifts. Lythgoe, Heidi Postnikoff and Madeleine All of�� the photos in the calendar are Guenette. The calendar is available at submitted by area residents as entries in various outlets throughout the Kootenays �� a contest. including Otter Books on Baker Street, The �� first place winner of $200 this Nelson; Blackbear Books in Creston; �� year is Fred Rudolph, with three of his Jennie’s Book Garden in Winlaw; the shots being chosen for full page prints Gray Creek Store, and Figments in including Kaslo Harbour in January, Kaslo. �� New Denver Beach, and the wetlands The calendar was created to pro�� near Argenta. mote the Kootenay region, is printed in The two second place winners of $100 Canada on recycled paper, and sells for each are Jim Lawrence, for his exqui- $14.95. For more information contact site photograph of the Van Tuyl farm Otter Books at 352-3434. in Meadow Creek and Steve Ogle for – submitted

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Special Events

Ongoing Events Wednesdays

Sundays

Thursday Sept 25

Saturday Sept 27

HALL STREET LOCAL MARKET downtown Nelson. Locally made, grown or baked. 9:30-3. EcoSociety 354-1909. NEED INEXPENSIVE BIRTH CONTROL? Nelson Planned Parenthood drop-in sexual health clinic. 333 Victoria St. 5:30-8 p.m. DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING� TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon Meetings, noon at The Cellar. 717A Vernon St., Nelson. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS. Do you have a problem with food? Meet every Wednesday, 719 Vernon St., downstairs, 5:30 p.m. 1-800-611-5788. THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Wednesday afternoons at Grounded, 1 p.m. All levels welcome. 505-5583.

WORSHIP SERVICES JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m., 560 Baker St, Suite #3, 825-4095. QUAKER MEETING 723 Ward, upstairs, 9:45. 354-3859. SUNDAY MORNING WORHSIP, Community Church, Passmore Hall, 10 a.m. All welcome. SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Slocan, 6:30 p.m. UNITY CENTRE of the Kootenays, 905 Gordon Rd. Broader Horizons. Back door, 11 a.m. SHAMBHALA CENTRE NYINTHUN: Join us for Sunday sitting meditation 9 a.m. to noon. There will be a break for refreshments mid-morning. You are welcome to come & go as you please. Everyone is welcome. 444 Baker St. 352-5560 www.nelsonbuddha.com WINLAW FARMERS MARKET. May 25th-October. Sundays 9:00 a.m-3:00 p.m. Spicer Center, Hwy 6, Winlaw Vendors wanted. Kim 226-7862. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP service, Nelson United Church, 10 a.m. 602 Silica St. All are welcome. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP, Ascension Lutheran Church, 10:15 a.m., 1805 Silverking Rd. You are welcome. 352-2515 SUNDAY AFTERNOON WORSHIP 4pm, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 321 Silica St. 354-3308 CRIB TOURNAMENT at Finley’s Irish Pub every Sunday at 3 p.m ULTIMATE FRISBEE GAMES drop in at Lakeside soccer field, 3:30 p.m. Bring a light or dark shirt. WINLAW FARMERS MARKET 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Spicier Center, Hwy 6 Winlaw. Vendors wanted. Kim 226-7862.

FIRST ANNUAL BLAKE PARKER MEMORIAL ROAD SHOW performance poets and improvisation multi-media artists at the Capitol Theatre 7:30 p.m.

NELSON FALL FAIR Cottonwood Falls Park. Live music, produce judging, prizes, games, market. Dress up country! www.ecosociety.ca. SHARE NELSON AUCTION CLOSES. Mid afternoon at 612 Lakeside Drive. BOOK SIGNING. “Re-Entering the Womb of the Goddess”, Poetry by Kamala Moore. 2-4 p.m. at Gia Rising.

Thursdays ULTIMATE FRISBEE GAMES. Drop-in games at Lakeside soccer field. 6 p.m. Bring a light or dark shirt. YUK YUKS COMEDY TOUR at Finley’s Irish Pub on the last Thursday of every month! KOOTENAY LAKE FAMILY NETWORK offers singing group, 7-12 yrs. 5.45 p.m. Information: Lesley 825-0140 ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:00 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria Street, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 BIBLE STUDY JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 6:30 p.m., 560 Baker St., Suite #3. Everyone welcome. 825-4095. SIGNING CHOIR at 3:30 at NDYC, 608 Lake St. www.ndyc.com

Fridays DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon Meetings, 8 p.m. room 108 downstairs, 601 Front St. GENDER OUTLAWS, a support & social group for trans & gender variants. 354-5362.

Saturdays COTTONWOOD FALLS MARKET every Saturday. Produce, handmade gifts, great food, live music. 9:30-3. 354-1904. WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 352-6707. THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Saturday afternoons at Grounded, 1:00. All levels welcome. 505-5583. SOCIAL/BALLROOM DANCE Second Saturday of the month Brent Kennedy Elem. Gym 8 - 11 p.m. Singles Welcome! Teens Free! www.dancingbeat.org

Sundays ULTIMATE FRISBEE GAMES. Drop-in games at Lakeside Soccer Field. 3:30 p.m. WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 352-6707. TIBETAN BUDDHIST MEDITATION 10-11:30 a.m. Open to everyone, beginners welcome. 6425 Sproule Creek Rd. Nelson. 352-2455.

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Mondays TEXAS HOLD-EM POKER, 6 p.m. Pool Tourney, 7 p.m. Finley’s NELSON TABLE TENNIS CLUB. 5:30-7:30 at Blewett Elementary School when school is in session. 352-9547 or 352-5739 SHAMBHALA CENTRE OPEN HOUSE: 7:00 p.m.: meditation instruction and practice; 8:00 p.m.: talk and discussion; 9:00 p.m.: tea. All welcome. 444 Baker Street, 352-5560. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS open meeting. 7:00 p.m. Passmore Hall, 3656 Old Passmore Road.

Tuesdays ACUPUNCTURE forADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:00 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria Street, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 NDYC HAS AN AMAZING PEER SUPPORT GROUP available every Tuesday evening. Check them out at these different locations: 4-5 p.m. @ 420 Mill St. for young womyn’s hour; 6-7:30 p.m. @ the Nelson and District Youth Centre for a casual drop-in for youth; and 8-9 p.m. on the radio, CJLY, 93.5fm in Nelson & 96.5 on the Kootenay Lake. This is a call-in talk show for youth receive information and ask questions. THESE SERVICES ARE FREE FOR YOUTH!

AROUND TOWN Wed. Sept 24

Sat. Sept 27

ALMOST ACOUSTIC JAM at The Royal on Baker, 9:30 p.m. No cover. LIVE MUSIC at FUSION 301 Baker St. 352-3011 Call For reservations PAUL LANDSBERG & BERT PETERS, jazz guitar duo, Library Lounge in the Hume Hotel, 6-10 pm KARAOKE Amy Poznikoff putting on the Ritz and Wild Women Wednesdays at Finleys

ANCIENT GODS Celtic folk at the Cottonwood Falls Market 10 a.m.-Noon. THE ZONE Eagles covers & similar at the Cottonwood Falls Market Noon-2 p.m.

Thurs. Sept 25 THE TWISTERS at the Royal on Baker, 9 p.m. $10 in advance DAM UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC Open Stage, Thursdays, 9 p.m. hosted by Estevan, Dam Inn, South Slocan. FINLEY’S COLLEGE NIGHT with DJ Ripple ROB JOHNSON & GUESTSJAZZ, Library Lounge, Hume Hotel, 6-10 p.m. FRESH THURSDAY WITH DJ BRYX. Spirit Bar, Hume Hotel.

Fri. Sept 26 WANT MONSTERS AND THE INVASIVES at the Royal on Baker. 9:30 p.m. $5 HEDDY ACCLAIM 1970’S Rock at Finleys Irish Pub. Special Pink Floyd tribute. DJ TERRANTINO Top 40 retro at The Spiritbar RYLAN PLAYS AT MAX & IRMA’S Solo finger syle guitar 6-9 p.m. Tasty tones, great food, good times!

Sat. Sept 27 WOMEN IN THE ROUND at the Royal on Baker. 8:00 p.m. BRIAN ROSEN AND THE WHATNOW CD RELEASE PARTY at the Royal on Baker. 9:30 p.m. $10/$15 incl. cd LIVE ENTERTAINMENT or all request DJ at Finleys. DRIFTWOOD (MARV WALKER AND DAN OBRADOVIC) play conteporary classics at the Balfour Beach Inn, 5:30 p.m. LIVE at, The Library Lounge, located in the Hume Hotel, the Incomparable Hume Quartet.

Sunday Sept 28 HERITAGE HOME TOUR homes, artists demonstrations information and more! Tickets available at Touchstones Nelson.

Sun. Sept 28 BLUES JAM at the Royal on Baker, 6-10 p.m. EOTO improvisational dance music at The Spiritbar, $10 at Eddy Music. SARAH AND RICH Per form soulful jazz standards in a pleasant lounge setting. 7:30 p.m. Redfish Grill 479 Baker JOEY COPEMAN live at Medi Pizza. Covers & originals, 5:30-7:30 p.m. KARAOKE with Joe Blues and prizes to be won at Finley’s. THE TRUMAN SHOW for brunch and Nikko plays evenings at Nelson’s live jazz venue, The Library Lounge, located in the historic Hume Hotel.

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Mon. Sept 29 SARAH McGLYNN & RICH RABNETT live at The Library Lounge, located in the Hume Hotel. 6-10 p.m. KENNY & OLIN perform oldtime bluegrass, 7 p.m. Cedar Creek Cafe, Winlaw.

Tues. Sept 30 OPEN STAGE hosted by Mike & Trav 9 p.m. Finley’s FLORA WARE Jazz at the Library Lounge, Hume Hotel, 7-11 p.m. LISTEN TO THE SWEET SOUNDS of Nikko at Fusion, on Baker Street. 7-10 p.m.

Wed. Oct 1 OPEN STAGE at The Royal on Baker, 9:30 p.m. hosted by Estevan. Everyone welcome! PAUL LANDSBERG & BERT PETERS, jazz guitar duo, Library Lounge in the Hume Hotel, 6-10 pm KARAOKE Amy Poznikoff putting on the Ritz and Wild Women Wednesdays at Finleys Irish Pub

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Cooler weather and ear infections in children The arrival of autumn always seems to herald the beginning of the cold season and this is especially true for children as they go back to school where viruses spread so easily. For many parents of younger children it can also mean the beginning of a cycle of ear infections and antibiotics that becomes difficult to break. The generally accepted medical theory on ear infections is that children’s Eustachian tubes, which connect the nasal cavity to the inner ear, are shorter and smaller than those of adults and therefore germs can easily invade the inner ear of a young child. It is also important to consider the role of diet in creating a climate ripe for ear infections. In Chinese medicine it is believed that overtaxing a young child’s immature digestive system with too many dairy products, raw foods, cold foods, sugar and fried foods can create a climate of “dampness” in the body in which viruses and bacteria thrive. Dampness itself then becomes a cause of illness as well as being a magnet for seasonal viruses. It is usually a cold that triggers an ear infection as the Eustachian tubes fill with fluids and become blocked. The same mechanism can be at work with children who seem to have chronic colds all through the winter months.

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Antibiotics are often prescribed for ear infections but if the infection is viral they will not work, and they have no effect on eliminating the fluid build up in the ear. Antibiotics, though useful when necessary, also further weaken the digestive fire in young children and can contribute to a cycle of chronic infections. There are treatment alternatives to be found for ear infections – speak to your complementary health care practitioner or family doctor for advice on how to treat and ultimately avoid battling with chronic ear infections.

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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Ear infections can occur when germs invade the inner ear canal.

A DIRECTORY OF HEALTH & HEALING IN THE KOOTENAYS TO LIST YOUR SERVICE, CALL 354-3910

Acupuncture

Kate Butt, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine ......... 551-5283 Jen Cherewaty, RAC, Balance for Body & Soul ...... 354-1752 Sara Fujibayashi RAC, at Mountain Waters Spa .... 352-3280 Sandra Mason, RAC ....................................................551-0110 Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, 10 years experience.........352-0459 Marion Starr, Dr. TCM ............................................... 352-9890

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Judy Katz, GCFP, Private & Group Lessons ..............352-3319 Physical Problems & Nothing has worked. Experience Ease & Grace. Lessons are $40. Call Hilary .....................354-7616

Hair Care

Front St. Hair Studio, The Key to Beauty ............... 354-1202

Ayurveda

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Michele P. Greco, Ayur. Practitioner, RMT, AAHE......352-5343 Clearwater Art Therapy ............................................ 505-1100 Sharon O’Shea, Astrological Readings .................... 352-2455 Aura & Chakra Biofeedback/Bodywork, Homo Divinus ........505-5067

Bodywork

Thai, Jin Shin Do, dance, Qi Gong, Bliss. Marisa . 352-3312

Breathwork

Blanche Tanner, BP, Family Constellation ...............227-6877

Janice Poloway, Certified Iridologist, Herbalist ...... 551-4528 Margo MacLaren DHom ............................................. 354-7072 Sharon Best, Certified Adv. Hypnotherapist ............ 354-7750 A Touch Of Aloha, Lomi, Cranio, Struct’l, Sports ..............229-4424 Ginger Joy Rivest, Neuro Somatic Therapy ..............505-4284 Palliative Massage Course, July 4-11.......................1-800-611-5788 Power Essentials, True Aromatherapy & Massage...........505-4144 Rub It In, Mobile/Studio, Deep T., Neuro, Sports ...... 352-6804 Thai Massage, Mina Palmer, CTT at Shanti Yoga ...........352-7703

Chiropractic

Nutritionists

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Richard Klein, Stress Reduction Coach .................... 352-3280

Remedy’s RX Custom Compound 737 Baker St. ..... 352-6928

BELLYFIT A terriﬁc new calorie burning, stress relieving and incredibly fun workout. Thursdays 7:30 pm • 5 sessions/$50 Register now for these classes which start Oct. 2

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Karen Hornby, RN, BSN. 507 Baker St., #210 ........ 509-1850

Counselling & Consultation

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ABSolutely Core A new class that targets the midsection with Shauna Leduc, BSC.Kin. Saturdays 1:00-1:30 pm Sept. 6 – Oct 11 $4 drop-in or register for 6 classes/$21.60

Susan Grimble, Classes & Private Sessions . 1-888-366-4395

McKenzie Community Chiropractic ........................... 352-1322

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Hydrotherapy, Living Foods, Coaching ..................... 352-6419 Carmen Carter, MEd, RCC, Play & Art Therapy ........354-4485 Miriam M. Martineau, MA, Integral Counselling ..... 505-8170 Lee Reid, MA, RCC, Addictions & Trauma ............... 352-3870 Sally Shamai, MEd, RCC, EMDR and more.... 1-877-688-5565

Feldenkrais Method

Tara Stark, RD, Nutrition Counselling......................505-9854

Kimberly Davitsky, RST at Shalimar Spa ............... 354-4408

Social Work

Val Amies, BSW, RSW, Counselor .............................505-8044

Spas

Mountain Waters Spa, 205 Victoria St............................352-3280 Shalimar Spa, located at the Prestige Inn ............. 354-4408

NATURAL, ORGANIC FOODS & PRODUCTS SINCE 1975 Open 8:00 - 7:00 Mon. to Sat. 295 Baker Street, Nelson 354-4077 www.kootenay.coop

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THE HEALTH PAGES Briefly Birthing From Within mini session

Saturday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Natural Way Home, 535 Baker St. Birthing From Within prenatal classes are a holistic approach to childbirth preparation. Participants cover the full spectrum of birth and find creative ways to work in a state of surrender, says Delia Aaron, childbirth educator. “While embracing the unknown, we release outcome-attachment,” she says. “You need two kinds of knowing to birth from within. The first is the intuitive knowing in your body. The second is being savvy about the birth culture and the range of birth options.” The message is to have a solution-focused, nonjudgmental mindset, so that if medical supports become necessary, parents can remain present for the

birth of their child. Families will have the opportunity to share and envision what they will need to prepare for the journey into parenthood. Full courses are offered in a six-week series. Call (250) 551-3156 to pre-register. Visit www. thesisteringtree.com for more information.

Unconditioned awareness

Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5 at the ManiStone Centre, Medical Arts Building at the corner of Ward and Baker Streets Radiant mind is a process that teaches people how to deepen and access the highest possible spiritual experience: unconditioned awareness. This weekend is an introduction to the ninemonth radiant mind course and is offered by Shayla Wright at the ManiStone Centre in

Nelson. The weekend will give participants a taste of the practices offered in radiant mind that support access to the great jewel of unconditioned awareness. A few of the activities included in the weekend introduction that have their counterpart in the nine-month course are deconstructing fixations and beliefs, bridging the “boundary” between conditioned and unconditioned mind and the art of natural meditation. Visit www.radiantmind. net for more information. For information about Wright and registration for the weekend visit www.barefootjourneys. net or call (250) 352-7908. The weekend’s tuition is $175.

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the Moving Centre, 553A Baker St. Shed the skin of shyness, explore movement as an expression of self. Participants can enhance their skills as an authentic mover by taking a journey into dance improvisation. These classes give people an opportunity to engage in different approaches to dance improvisation: structured improvisation, authentic movement, five rhythms, voice work, introduction to contact improvisation. Marisa Vachon is an experienced mover with 20 years of practice as a yoga and dance facilitator. She has been teaching qi gong, as well as massage and sacred sexuality workshops for the last 10 years. She is a registered jin shin do acupressurist and certified in Thai massage from Lotus Palm in Montreal and Chaimonkol in Thailand. Besides having a BA in Contemporary Dance,

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CASTING CALL, OPEN Audition. This show Opens the Jam Factorys Theatre, Political Satire needs 2 males, 2 females, 2 zombies. 301 Vernon st. Nelson, Sept. 26, 12-6pm, 352-6545 Owen “THE CHOICE TO HEAL, the Courage to Change” Harreson and Blanche Tanner are happy to offer a one day workshop on Family Constellation and Human Systems work in Nelson. Date: Saturday Sept.27th and Oct. 4th (Gray Creek Hall) East Shore Investment: $100.00 if preregistered with a $50.00 non refundable deposit by Sept.27th Location: 507 Baker St. Room 212, Nelson B.C. To register or for more information contact Blanche and Harreson Tanner at lifeshift@bluebell. ca Phone (250)227-6877

NEW TO AREA. Looking for part time nanny/child care for 17 month old girl. 250-825-0120. SEEKING A FUN and Responsible Child Care giver, who enjoys the company of sporty and creative children. For, 2 homeschooled children ages 4 and 7. Hours are negotiable and occasional. 505 3798 QUALITY CHILDCARE NEEDED in my home 4 mornings a week for a 1 year old. 250-505-5576 LOOKING FOR CHILDCARE for two children, Tuesday-Friday part-time. References and experience required. Nina 250-359-6803. WANTED: USED ERGO TYPE CARRIER, board books, wooden puzzles, creative baby toys Slava: 352 0047 CHICCO CADDY TRAVELSEAT “high chair” attaches to table - new. From 6-36 months 37lbs, $50. 250352-3736 GRACO BLUE STROLLER for sale $25, 250 352 2853.

MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: new Monday daytime classes beginning soon for ages 2Ω-3, 3Ω-4, 5-6, 7-9. Call 250-352-7028 or 250-3520013. AFRO STYLIE PERCUSSIVE Dance Classes. Wednesdays, 7PM, Yoga Schoolhouse. Great workout/FUN! All levels welcome. www.soundserious. net 250-226-7366

FOR YOUR FREE Regal Catalogue, call Gail 250-352-4620. SENIOR CITIZENS’ BR.#51 POTLUCK Luncheon Friday, September 26th, 12:30PM 717 Vernon Street All Seniors Welcome

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE 515 Robson Street, Nelson. Back lane Sept. 27. Door opens 8-Noon. Sunday 9-Noon. No early birds! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 noon4 p.m. Toy sale, ages 5-10 15 King Avenue, Castlegar “THE LAST” BALFOUR Hall $ellwhatyawanna $ale Saturday Oct 4, 9:00-2:00. No early birds please. Table bookings 250-229-5265.

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.

Art POTTERY CLASSES IN my studio. Fall sessions starting September. 35 years experience in the clay field. 352-7813.

Business Opportunities WORK AT HOME ONLINE - Start a real home-based business. Work when you want. Apply online and start today! www.wfhbc.com. $ -ENERGISER VENDING- $ HEALTHY energy gum & mints with natural ingredients! -Incredible cash income! -Protected territories! For free brochure & samples call now! 800-661-1832 www.energiservending.com. YOUR PET STORE at your door! Join Multi Menu Franchises, free home delivery pet food, marketing included, no royalties, exclusive territories, 153 franchises, your online store, www. multimenu.ca. 1-877-462-0056. OPERATE A MINI-OFFICE OUTLET from home. Free online training, flexible hours, great income. www.okoffices.com

Computers LINKSYS W IRELESS - N BROADBAND router, brand new. Paid $160, sell for $120 contact Crissie 250-551 2274 PC ITEMS, OFFERS: http://raiden1701.blogspot.com/, 365-3538, Jordan, Castlegar

Education BECOME A VETERINARY ASSISTANT in 24 weeks at Granville Business College. Specializing in veterinary assistant diplomas for 15 years. Classes every 3 months. www. vet-assistant.com, 604-683-8850. APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER COURSE. Certified home-study training. 40 jobs currently registered! Thousands of grads working. Government registered. 29 years of success. Information: www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

he children of Ed and Lydia Kania would like to announce a celebration of their 65th Wedding Anniversary and Ed’s 90th Birthday at their home in Vallican. Sunday October 5th, 1 - 4 p.m. Please, no gifts, just well wishes.

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Events BE YOUR OWN BOSS - Find out how at The Franchise Show, Canada’s largest ALL Franchise show September 27 & 28. Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. Visit www. cfa.ca NELSON FALL FAIR, Sat Sept. 27th. Cottonwood Park, music, market, produce judging, games, prizes! www.ecosociety.ca HARRESON AND BLANCH Tanner are happy to offer a one-day workshop on Family Constellation and Human Systems work in Nelson. Saturday, Sept. 27th and Oct. 4th (Gray Creek Hall) East Shore. $100 if pre-registered with a $50 refundable deposit by sept. 27. 507 Baker St. Room 212. Contact lifeshift@bluebell.ca AN INTRODUCTION TO Radiant Mind Shayla Wright, Guide, Assisted by Jonathan Taylor Oct 4 & 5, 9:30am5:30pm ManiStone Centre, Nelson The Radiant Mind training supports you in opening up the direct experience of unconditioned awareness, a felt sense of vast spaciousness, deep healing and truly natural contemplation. Tuition $175. For more info, call 352.7908 or visit barefootjourneys. net/radiant mind BAREFOOT JOURNEYS OFFERS The Gift of Presence 8 week course: The Healing and Awakening Power of Unconditioned Presence. Shayla Wright, facilitator and coach. Sept. 30 --Nov. 25 ManiStone Centre, Nelson,Tuition: $260 Time:6-8:30 p.m. For more info, call 352.7908, or visit barefootjourneys.net

Free HIDE-A-BED & microwave. 352-1794 FREE WASHER & DRYER. Washer works very well - a workhorse! Dryer needs heating element. Must take both. 354-0110. LOOKING FOR BIG mirrors. Can pick them up for you. Lyne: 250-5059349 or Jay: 250-352-9908 DOORS FOR INDOORS and mahogony folding closet doors. Call 250 352 0493 1974 TENT TRAILER, needs TLC, you pick up and tow away 250-354-1865 MICROWAVE & STAND $40, turntable $40, speakers $40,stereo $40, dresser $100, buffet/hutch $135 rebounder $25 359-7756

Funeral Notices CREE DAVIS HIM artist left for the other side on Sept 10, 2008, in her 56th year. Before she left she packed her earthly experiences inside an elegant travel bag that her best friend made for her. She re-arranged a few things to make room for her creativity and one ìto-die-forî opera coat. She left a note on the table of time for her loved ones that read: without you my journey would have been barren, lonely, and untenable her journey now is a reflection of the intimacies shared with those loved ones in the moments that passed so quickly before her death she promises after she gets all settled in she will gently leave her calling card under the pillow of dreams for each of those loved ones. And that she will wait until they are all together again to review roles, prepare the press release and applaud the courage of each and every member of the mission earth team that fought the battles of their lives, beside her, in the trenches of illusion, located just past the corner of Hollywood and Vine. This obituary was written by Cree Davis Him and before her passing she asked me, her daughter, to put this in the paper for her. I love you mom.

Furniture 1930S COUCH AND CHAIR. Fully refurbished in emerald green velvet. Like new. $800 250-505-4750 ITALIAN BLACK LEATHER couch and love-seat. Unique design for upscale home. $1,000. 250-352-9135 TWO AUTHENTIC BARCELONA chairs with ottomans. Black leather, stainless steel frame. Excellent condition. Phone 359-6803. FOR SALE ROXTON Maple Buffet & Hutch $400 call Gaile at (250) 352-5394 BEAUTIFUL HANDCRAFTED LARGE “curvy” log bed brand new $900. fits queensize mattress. call (250) 509-1442 ENGLISH WALNUT COUNTRY drop-leaf table, c1800’s $200. Wine shelves 2x2x6’ $200. 352-6086 WANTED: SINGLE CAPTAIN’S Bed in Good Condition. 353-2043. SOFA & LOVESEAT $550, sofa & two chairs $450, antique loveseat $350, portapotti $75. WANTED... A FUTON in good condition at a fair price. Call 505.7847.

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Home & Garden EUREKA “BOSS” VACUUM CANISTER with a brand new filter (used once) then our vac motor died... anyone interested in a 2nd cannister/ new filter? jennie 354-7812 VISIT FARAMON FARMS in Creston (4730 Canyon Lister Rd.)for Apples and Pears. Macs, Gala now, Spartan, Jonagold starting Sept. 30th. Wholesale discounts. 250-4287278 Closed Sundays.

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Health & Fitness EARLY MORNING QI GONG, Tues and Thurs 6:50-7:50 am. Start your day with the experience of Qi, the Living Energy that you are. Call Michael Smith at 352-0459. INFRARED SAUNA, $15/HR at A Balanced Path, the Kootenays’ centre for complementary medical services. Call 352-0459 for more info. CASTOR OIL PACKS. Experience the cleansing and restorative benefits of castor oil without the mess at home. Call 352-0459 for more info. CROSSBOW (LIKE BOWFLEX) resistant fitness trainer. New $375 (paid $900) 250-229-4939 JOIN THE 21ST CENTURY health challenge. An 8-week cleansing rejuvenation and weight-loss program. Learn the fundamentals of Nutritional Healing. Challenge yourself to make healthy decisions every day while enjoying the support of others. Call Dr. Michael Smith (TCM) 352-0459.

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EXPERIENCED MATURE HOUSE/ PET SITTER with many local references. I’m available November for long term. 250-354-4075 LIGHT DUTIES IN EXCHANGE for some food & accommodations. Injury �� recovery. 2-4 wks asap. Single parent one child. Carmel 250.355.2906 ��

Lost & Found LOST: OLYMPUS CAMERA (black/silver)with 2.5 LCD screen at Spearhead concert in Ymir. Please phone 359-5078. BEIGE MATIX DOWN filled hoody taken from the Rod & Gun club Friday BETWEEN NAKUSP AND Nelson, black backpack. Important items inside. $100 reward. 250509-0428, 250-352-3042 $750 REWARD! MISSING since Aug. 16th from Ft. Sheppard Dr. in Nelson. 1 year old, medium hair, Siamese X with blue eyes. Sophie is really shy and is not used to being outside. 509-1171. LOST VOLCOM STONE wallet. Lakeside soccer fields on September 10. Call Jack 354-0968

Misc. for Sale 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. 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. NEW LOADED COMPUTER ONLY $29.99/month! Everyone’s approved*. MDG Desktop right to your doorstep from only $29.99/month: Intel processor, 2 GB RAM, 500 GB HD, 22” LCD flat panel, Windows Vista and loads of software, or 15.4” notebook! Inhouse financing (*Call for conditions) 1-800-236-2504. 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. KENMORE WASHER & DRYER. White. Look new. Must go. $70 each obo. 359 6890. FLATDECK UTILITY TRAILER; 10’x7’ deck, 2000 lbs. capacity, great shape, $350 obo. 250-354-8268. 165CM NITRO SNOWBOARD burton boots mens size 10. Medium size travel dog kennel. 5-speed drill press, CSA approved wood stove, 16ft fibreglass canoe. 250-825-9374 MAYTAG WASHER $100, carpet various sizes, very clean class 1 trailer hitch $50, dovetail jig 825-4181 AUTOMATIC SATELLITE TV system for RV. Bel, Direct or Dish $1400.00 Will help install 250-352-0136 USED GROW GEAR. HPS kits. can filters. pots, trays, dehumidifiers,Elicent fans & more, ggforsale@yahoo.com THULE SUMMIT CARGO box- Locks and carries many skis or snowboards. $600new -$200 obo. 551-3833 GAS FIREPLACE- SMALL, efficient, attractive, works PERFECTLY. Cluttering my carport! First $50 takes. 509-1345 SNOWBLOWER $50; VACUUM cleaner $40; steel wagonwheel $30; Trampolines $60 $20; electric whipper-snipper $5. 250-505-1167 HAMILTON BEACH SHAKE MACHINE, Barley used, comes with extras. $300 OBO 250 359 6815 17 CU FT deep freeze $75; 2 electric scooters $75 each. Phone 250-3521123

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YAMAHA KEYBOARD $150 New Hide-a-bed $150 Bowflex Extreme $1000 Entertainment Center $45 Ph: 250-226-7732 12’ CARTOP BOAT, 6hp o/b motor. $850. Electric concrete vibrator $225. 40’ chain-link fencing $40. 352-6221. NEW NORCO MTN. bike $475. bathroom sink, cabinet, faucets $50., large propane pottery kiln 250-352-9150 VENTHOOD C/W FIRESUPRESSION for restaurant, 8ft. 359-0160 VINTAGE RECORD PLAYER radio unit. 1940’s Grundig Fleetwood model. $300. 250-359-7942 H OTPO I NT PORTA BLE DISHWASHER $75. 250-352-2458 TWO 30” BIFOLD doors, stained black, $10 each, two braun juicers $10 each. 250-352-6762 NEW WOOL RUG, 5’X7’6”, paid $500, sell for $300 due to allergy. 250-352-7729 WOOD COOKSTOVE 1939 Mcleary,white with water reservoir good condition $500 OBO local P/U 250-304-4558 GRAND FORKS FARMS, naturally grown fully ripened Gala apples 50¢ lb (45¢ lb/box); seedless concord grapes 1.50 lb (1.20 lb/box); squash 50¢ lb; sweet & hot peppers, tomatoes. Saturdays at the Cottonwoods Market, Nelson and the Castlegar Farmers Market, United Church parking lot. At the farm Sunday-Thursday mornings. Terry & Val Rilkoff 250442-3514 2 WINMAU DARTBOARDS in great condition, full compliment darts, backplate, $100, 304-5391 FOR SALE LITTLE Tykes Kitchen $30, Mason Risch Piano,with matching bench, $1500 Ph 250-359-8111or 250-551-8111

‘BATMAN RETURNS’ BLACK HOODIE - size large - like new condition. $ 35 - Ph,250 -352-7144 2 LADIES 15 SPEED Shimano Daser Triumph bikes. 26” wheel. Hardly used. $50 each. Helmets included. 250-352-7958 3000 W GENERATOR, 10 hrs, warranty and sale receipt. $350 Quick sale. 551 - 2367 COMMERCIAL CONVECTION OVEN - 4 Shelves, computerized, comes with Industrial Stand & cooling racks. Must see! $3,000. 825-9536 YAKIMA ROOF RACKS for Sale $200 - Q Towers, Bars, and Locks. Call 551-0301 FRIDGE LOOKING FOR NEW HOME; older model, but in very good condition. $75; 250-505-2190. FRIDGE LOOKING FOR new home; older model, but in very good condition. $75; 250-505-2190. FLOOR FOUNTAIN; SPANISH flowing pots style; attractive design; $75; 250-505-2190. DUST COLLECTOR 1HP delta model 50-840c extra bags $125 call 229 4301 CHEST FREEZER, OLDER Viking 25 cu. ft.,excellent condition, $60.00. 825-4111 BAND SAW DELTA MODEL 28-180, 8 inch. some extra blades $75 Call 229 4301 COUCH & CHAIR $150. King-sized waterbed liner/bladder/heater $100. Champion Juicer $200. 250-608-0094. 2000LB. WINCH $70, Makita hammerdrill c/w lithium batteries, pickup tires 235/65 x 16 grip. 25o 352 -1619.

NAVY STEEL TRUNK. 40” long, 20” wide. Good for storage. $30. 250359-7910 before 6 p.m. please. SPORTS PAL CANOE Can be paddled, rowed, sailed, motored. 12ft Transom. New-$1200 asking $850. 352-2129 HUSQVARNA MODEL 65 chainsaw with extra 16” and 20” bars plus new chains, $250 27 GALLON AQUARIUM $50; Jetta accessories:Leather bib, Thule roof rack with outrigger (fits 2001) 825-0087 THREE BOYD BEAR figurines, offers? Nikon F65 camera body $75, 352-0532

YAMAHA KEYBOARD PSR295, foot pedal, power adaptor, $250.-, 250-505-9458. FOR SALE: 1 Trumpet & 2 violins. Call for details 250-354-7321 CD & DVD DUPLICATION, direct to disc printing and graphic design located in Nelson: www.shortyburns. com 352-BURN(2876) TRAYNOR BASS HEAD 200 watts all tube 650$, black kona scrap vbrakes, 8-speed 350$, 352-1689 ask for Harlen TAP DANCE COURSES with Lyne English and/or French Beginners kids: Wed. 2:15- 3 Beginners adults: Tuesday 7-8 pm Intermediate (all): Tuesday 6-7 pm Oct. 7th till Dec. 10th Come have fun! 250- 505-9349 SINGING AND BEGINNER piano lessons with Robyn Lamb. All ages. Call 505-6290 for info. FRIENDS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC informal listening and/or interactive soirees for music aficionados. 505-5583 VOICE LESSONS WITH Mandy Ebel- $25.00/ hr. Teaching you tricks and techniques! 250-551-0314/250354-0314 BAND MEMBERS NEEDED! For SERIOUS PROJECT! Recording/ Touring/Pay! Electronic Progressive Rock/Ethnic twist! Trumpet and more! 250-551-0314 BALLROOM DANCING CLASSES are starting Oct 18, 2008 at the North Shore Hall. Info Barb Wallington 250353-2238.

DENIED CANADA PENSION PLAN disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.saskadvocate.com.

TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 505-0612.

DL-FUTON, ROLL-TOP DESK, maple vanity, 5# wood panel doors, Storkcraft crib, Baby-trekker, electric kiln. 250-354-1648

Misc. Wanted WANTED; AFFORDABLE BANJO to see if kids like it! phone 3572729 BABY FOOD JARS with lids; childproof screen for fireplace (stove). Thank you! Juliet 352-2251. WANTED DEAD OR alive: locally raised lamb/turkeys. please call Jennie or Shaun, 354-7812 DARKROOM SPACE AND workshop space required. Must be within Nelson. Larry 505-5856 WANTED: THULE BOX for roof rack of my car. 250-359-8115 STEREO SOUND SYSTEM, & area rug, both in good condition 354-4682 WOOD HEATER, C.S.A. Approved. For 18 inch logs. 250-825-9985. LOOKING FOR A green coffee bean home roaster. phone 250-365-2007 24 YR OLD female looking for a used 500-650 cc. motorcycle. leave message with jenn @ 306-789-7258 WANTED... FUTON IN good condition at a fair price. Call 505.7847. WANTED TO BUY: Canvas tents Please call 250 352 2752

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HONDA XR 650R cw baja kit, for highway, extras. 2003-2006. low hrs. 5800 OBO. 250-359-2236 2005 SUZUKI KING QUAD 700, winch, new 26” Mudwiser tires, heated grips. $6000 OBO 359-6970 2002 HONDA SHADOW American Classic 750, loaded. Dark Blue. Must see. $6500.00. 250-229-4238. Pics available. 2003 CRF450 R,STREET legal and plated. Very low km’s. Great Shape. Extra set of new tires and Size 9, A. Star race boots.$5200! 352-2709 2003 KLR 650, 15500km, new “dohickey” upgrade kit, magnetic drain plug. Tank bag. Runs great. 250-505-5270

1989 FORD BRONCO II 4WD. 1 owner. N/S Well maintained. Excellent on fuel. 213,00 kms. New fuel pump, rear-end brakes. Winter on rims. $4,500 OBO. 250-229-4450 1992 JEEP CHEROKEE laredo 4 door ,2,500. ph 250.229.4334 1986 CHEVY S-10 2WD, 4 Speed, 2.2 Litre Engine, CD Player, $2000 OBO. 250-551-8111. 98 DODGE 3/4 TON 4x4. Canopy. 177,500K. 354-1603 before 7 p.m. $8500. 1999 4X4 FORD RANGER X-Cab A/C, CD, 225K, New Tires, Brakes, Rear Shocks $6400obo 226-7307 2005 DAKOTA QUADCAB, 18k kms, V8, Auto, AWD/4x4, A/T/C, Tow-Haul, Like New, $20500, Nathan 505-5190 1990 CHEV SUBURBAN 4x4 1-ton, Skookum roof rack, automatic, stereo, good shape. $3000. 250-357-2161 05 BLAZER, 51,000 KMS, lady driven, 4X4, Standard Transmission. $14,500 1993 CHEV PICKUP 4wd V6 regular cab 240,000 KM $1000 Phone 250229-4301

Cars 2004 PT CRUISER 115 000km. Red, power everything. Great shape $10,000. Call for photos 250-825-9489 1987 FORD TOPAZ. Only 150,000kms. Runs good, well kept. New alternator, heatercore, muffler. $900. (250)231-3995 YEAR 2000 CAVALIER silver new tires /w extra winters on rims 3000 obo 250-551-1964 gobig@rock.com 1994 ACURA INTEGRA, red, 5 spd, 217000 kms, runs excellent, CD, winter tires, well maintained, $4300 1982 VOLVO STA. Wagon, $1,800. Very well maintained, 430,000km, second owner. 35 mpg, 8 liters/ 100km. 353-2600 1992 VW JETTA. Excellent Condition. 6.5 to 8.0 liters per 100km. Must see!$3000 OBO 250-505-4299 1993 SUBARU LEGACY AWD. Good shape. Includes 4 winter tires on rims. $3000. 250-352-3936 2002 AWD FORESTER WELL maintained winters, all seasons including rims, awesome winter car, 14,000. 352-0902 1993 PLYMOUTH GRAND Voyageur mini-van. Seats 7. Runs well. $1,000. 250-352-5055.

Tires/Parts/Other SET OF 4 LOCK NUTS w/key (12x1.5), 12 mag nuts (12x1.5), all for $15, 365-3538 4 ALL SEASON tires on rims from 1987 Chev Cavalier $200. 250-3523728 1964 CHEV HARD top for restoration or parts $550. 250-352-6796

Trucks/SUVs/Vans FOR SALE: 1996 Ford F150 4X4 3006cyl short-box reg-cab 225,000km lots new parts/work $5,000 250-3541320 1997 4WD MAZDA B400. Nice truck. Low mileage. Well maintained. Toreador Red. Extended cab 250304-4558 1999 NISSAN FRONTIER, dual airbags, black, 5 spd, 4cyl 2.4 l, 265000 kms, new starter, $4300 1986 TOYOTA P/U 190,000 orig KM. automatic,canopy, solid frame. some rust onbox. $3000 250-352-0376. amberrain

Recreational 86 ARGO 14HP 8-Wheel $5000. 250352-2458 24”ISLANDER, 2 AXLE trailer, power winch. 10hp Honda trolling motor & 12’ birch molded plywood. Needs work. 250-367-7791 23FT WILDERNESS TRAILER, sleeps 6, new tires, with hitch, very clean, must see. $5500.00 250-3529781 or 250-551-9781 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. 1-

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Pets & Livestock FOR SALE TO a good home only! Female 1 1/2 yr Ragdoll cat (not fixed) $400. Moving-call 250-505-5875 MALE ROTTWEILER/SHEPHERD PUP. Both parents purebred. 9 weeks old. Great disposition. 250-304-2964 VERY AFFECTIONATE DWARF Rabbit,free to good home. Call 250505-8425 GOLDEN RETRIEVER - 2 year old male, sweet loving dog, great with kids and other animals! 354-8118 CHEERFUL BUDGIE LOOKING for new home, hopefully with other budgie(s). Beautiful cage included. 354 1083.

PINE BEETLES STARTING TO INFEST your forest? Need some of your trees down for firewood? Feeling a bit uncomfortable taking it down yourself? Call Shaun at Phoenix Falling for your ground based tree needs. 354-7411. H O U S E C L E A N I N G EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE, ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE cleaning methods, in-depth, move-in, move-out, child/pet friendly, local references. Leslie 250-352-1734

Psychic Readings PSYCHIC READINGS WITH Ratna, BFA.,MFA., experienced meditator, energy reader, and teacher for over 30 years. 229-4042

Sports Equip. BIKE FOR SALE 50$ obo call 5055251 ask for Lily 157CM G3 SIREN Womens Skis. Excellent Condition. No Bindings. $300. 250 352-0638

LAB X PUPPY. Is great with cats and small dogs. A very sweet and gentle puppy. 250-505-2681

LARGE GREGORY BACKPACK, elan160 skis, bindings, head W-size 8 ski boots -Best offer takes each item 250-505-5810

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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 MONUMENTAL Stone Works Custom headstones/monuments. Portable sandblasting. Cleaning and re-highlighting. Glass etching. Pet Memorials - proceeds to SPCA. 354-0988. INTERIOR EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINTER available. Free estimate. 15 years experience. References available. Call Nathan Bartley 250-5050462, nathanweb@execulink.com

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Work Wanted HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES. Professonal, honest, reliable. Nontoxic products used. Call Brenda 226-7110

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HAVE $10,000 TO invest in your future? Real estate investment opportunities available - All secured by real property. Earn 15% interest per year with a first mortgage investment in Shuswap, BC waterfront properties. Most investment RRSP eligible. Offering Memorandum upon request. Call Paula at 403-399-0334 or email: paula@wealthmotivators.com. THINKING OF SELLING? Get a FREE, no obligation market evaluation of your home. Call Trevor@NelsonRealty.ca 354-8409 9 ACRES FOR sale in Bonnington, sunny, on private road. Call 250359-6887 BEAUTIFUL FAIRVIEW HOME, 3 bedrooms, 1800sqft. Private 60x120ft lot. Gas fireplace, patio, garage. 352-5856 PRIVATE, LEVEL, FORESTED 3 acres in pass creek. On friendly, quiet road. $125,000. 365-1080 WATERFRONT LOT. MUST SELL!!! Fully-serviced, 5min from d/town. Close to amenities & recreation. Call Merve 778-549-7102. HOUSE FOR SALE 301 Sixth Street, Nelson 800 sq. ft main floor, finished basement 3 bedroom; 1 bathroom Off street parking Lakeview Deck New roof & sewer Hardwood floors Appliances: f/s, w/d, dw Walk to LVR, Hume school, hospital, Selkirk College, shopping Price: $290,000 Phone: (250)354-1040 12X68 MOBILE HOME. F/S, W/D included. 3 bedroom, 1 room addition. Large covered porch. 35,000. 352-1677 WATERFRONT LOTS IN 450 acre master planned community near Nelson. Fully serviced with underground lines. Private 260 acre park with hiking and biking trails. Community beach park. Great value starting at $395,000. By appointment only. Call Eroca Ryon -250-354-0309 Visit www.kootenaylakevillage.com for details. 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATHROOM in a quiet location in Fairview at 407 6th St. 1000 sq. ft. & is renovated extensively w/new drywall, refinished hw floors, new appliances, 200 sq. ft. sundeck & garden. $279,900. Phone 354-2007. TOWN HOUSE. HOW about this small gem? 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, lovely front yard, off-street parking. Nice backyard. Heated shop and lots of storage. New windows, doors, water tank and toilets. Up to date appliances, new tiles and trim. Close to schools, churches and bus stops. A must-see for $218,000. Phone 3522247 to view. COMPLETELY RENOVATED 4 BDRM, 2 bath Home in Kinnaird neighbourhood Castlegar,$339,900 2246 11th Ave. Openhouse 354-3793

EXECUTIVE 2 BEDROOM W/DECK overlooking the lake at Nasookin. Fully renovated with bamboo floors and all new appliances. Mature, long term tenants only. N/S N/P $1300/ month. Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-352-2100.

SINGLE MOM OF one desperately seeking 2brdm apt house mobile ASAP reasonable rent 250-352-1621 3 BEDROOM WANTED for Nov 1/08 in town. Khy 352-1146. 2 WOMEN AND child seeking 23bdrm, Nelson area ASAP. Quiet, N/ S, and respectful. References available. 250-537-6083 ETHICAL LOCAL BUSINESS owners, family of five with loving gentle pets, seek long term, reasonably priced rental or rent to own opportunity in or around Nelson. Preferrably outside of Nelson on acreage possibly with some storage space for business. Great references, please call 250 505-0618 GRATEFUL FOR: HEALTHY, affordable 2+ bdrm family home, yard. Employed, local references, for Oct/ Nov 505-5257 QUIET, PEACEFUL, MATURE man, looking for affordable room or suite. Please call Mike 250-505-7830 ADVERTISING A VACANT RENTAL? Answering dozens of calls a day? If you are offering safe, affordable accommodation, we may have the tenants you are looking for. Please call Bev from Nelson CARES at 551-3015. RESPONSIBLE, RESPECTFUL, EMPLOYED couple seeking 1 or 2 bedroom Oct.1st. Call 250-3523005 or 250-551-2212 for Jessica or James.

BLEWETT-LARGE, FURNISHED ROOM in vegtarian family home. $475/month call 352-1376 LOOKING FOR CLEAN ROOMMATE. Cable, internet available. No parties. Oct 1. Ask for $475/ month. 505-5452. BASEMENT FLAT W/LIVINGROOM, bedroom, halfbath, storage, seperate entrance NS/NP, $475 negotiable, avail Oct 4, 250-354-7681 ACROSS FROM ROSEMONTSELKIRK College. $500/month all included. Balanced lifestyle. Furnished option. Bus Route. (250) 551-5433 FEMALE TO SHARE house with two Rastas, 325/mo. no alcohol/tobacco downtown, nice view 505-1170

Real Estate Wanted MATURE MAN REQUIRES clean affordable accomodation. Quiet, responsible, tidy, helpful, non-smoker. Call Ken 250-352-9876 LOOKING FOR PRIVATE LAND to put my cabin trailer on for me and my dogs to live. Must be rural with clean water. Will pay rent. 250-359-2933.

2 BEDROOM IN PROCTER on .42 acres. Large deck, nice views. N/S, N/P, $950/ month + utilities. Rentals@NelsonRealty. ca 250-352-2100 FOR RENT SLOCAN City. 1 Bedroom, immaculate, sunny, wood/ tile floors, requires references, minimum 6mo lease 352-6311 CO-SHARE LARGE KITCHEN, dining room, beautiful views, gardens, microhydro. 8 min. from Nelson 250352-0974 HOUSE FOR RENT, 3-BDRM, huge basement. $460 walking distance to store, bakery. apple trees. 229-4392 AWESOME FULLY FURNISHED bachelor pad avail for 3 mnths. 1200/ month/inclutil available Oct 1. Cary 250.505.6282 SMALL CABIN IN Beasley. On 54 acres, private from main house. 4 wheel drive access, 1 km long. Heated floors, bright & cozy, perfect for single person. Avaiable Oct 1st, $600/mnth. 250-352-2587 ONE BEDROOM, FURNISHED, W/ D, must like dogs on Granite Rd $400 all included 250-352-6948 STORAGE SPACE. SECURE 17x25ft space, flat entry, ideal for small boats. $0.70/sf/month. Call 354-1008. ROOM TO RENT to nonsmoker. Must be clean and tidy. Vegetarian preferred. $375 352-6317. 2 BEDROOM HOUSE Nelson 3 months only Dec to Mar. 1 utilities incl, 900/month no pets 505 5159 BESIDE KLDH. GROUND floor room. Partly furnished. Includes utilities. N/ S, N/P, shared entry. 352-3400. SUBLET AVAILABLE OCTOBER AND November, small Uphill house, $800/month. Call Caroline, 352-6154 2-BEDROOM. MAIN FLOOR of house. Fairview. Washer, dryer, n/s, n/p. $950 includes utilities. 250-352-2536 2 BEDROOM 1400 sq ft main floor of house Available Oct 1st. $1100/ month 250 229 4112. 3 BEDROOM RENO trailer in Beasley. Storage sheds, no pets available Oct 1 $950.00 utilities extra 250-730-7301 2 BEDROOM HOUSE on acreage in Harrop $1400.00/mo + utilities Available Oct 01/08 Call Dawn @ 1-403-542-5614 BRIGHT BACHELOR SUITE, Carbonate 4-plex, in-suite laundry, separate entry, Oct. 1, $600 plus util. 352-6132

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Lorne Westnedge & Drew Evans: THE TEAM THAT WORKS -- FOR YOU! Contact 250-352-7199 Lorne at: Lorne@rhcrealty.com Contact 250-505-2466 Drew at: Drew@rhcrealty.com Web-site. www.nelsonrealestate.com

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A charming 2 bedroom Uphill home is just the opportunity for a family trying to break into the Nelson market. Complimenting the home is a nice floor plan, original heritage features, hardwood floors and is finished off with some very vibrant paint colors

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17+ acres at end of Upper Passmore Rd. Bordered by Little Slocan River and Airy Creek, treed, level with options for building sites, no zoning, out of ALR and 5.5 kms from Hwy 6, power and telephone at boundary and domestic water license on Airy Creek

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Enjoyment is the theme for the large patio off the back of the house, lovingly manicured the theme for the front yard and well maintained is the theme throughout the interior of this centrally located home with spectacular views. Come see all the features!

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CITY OF NELSON NEWS • SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 Phone: 352-5511 • Fax: 352-2131 • website: www.nelson.ca

Mailing Address: Suite 101, 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC V1L 5S4 • email: info@nelson.ca

A MESSAGE FROM NELSON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES Fire Prevention Week (October 5th-11th) is almost upon us. The focus this year is to “Prevent Home Fires.” Reflect on the potential fire hazards in your home: • Do you have ﬂammable materials/explosive containers (spray cans, paint cleaner, etc.) stored away from areas of heat or sparks? • Are matches and lighters stored beyond a young person’s reach? • Are candles used under the supervision of an adult, and never left unattended? • Are items on the stove constantly monitored when being heated, with all handles turned inwards? If a ﬁre does develop: • Is your extinguisher fully charged and operational? • Do the members of your house know how to use it? • Do they know to call 911 and relay their address and phone number to our dispatcher? • Does your family know several paths to take to escape from your home in case of an emergency? The list of questions is almost endless, but it needs to be considered and reviewed with your family. Hold a meeting with them tonight to go over the items mentioned, and more. If you have any questions, please contact Nelson Fire Rescue Services at 3523103. Or visit our display at the opening of the new Mark’s Work Wearhouse. Don’t forget: During Fire Prevention Week, one Panago Pizza delivery per night will be eligible to receive the order FREE. Just prove you have a working smoke alarm mounted in your home. Our thanks to Chahko-Mika Mall for donating funds for the smoke alarms and to Panago for the pizza.

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON 2008 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOTICE OF NOMINATION PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors of the City of Nelson that nominations for the office of Mayor, Councillor and School Trustee will be received at the Administration Office, City of Nelson, 310 Ward Street, Nelson, B.C. between the hours of 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 and 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10th, 2008. Representation for Council and School Trustee will be as listed below and shall be for a three-year term commencing December 2008 and terminating in December 2011: One Position for MAYOR Six Positions for COUNCILLOR Two Positions for SCHOOL TRUSTEE The mode of nominations for candidates shall be as follows: Candidates shall be nominated in writing by two duly qualified electors of the City of Nelson or for School Trustee of electoral area 1 of School District No. 8. Nominations for qualified candidates will be received during the following times at the office of the Chief Election Officer, City Hall, 310 Ward Street, Nelson, B.C., from 9:00 a.m. September 30th, 2008 to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10th, 2008 during regular office hours except weekends and statutory holidays. The nomination documents shall be in the form prescribed in the Local Government Act and shall state the name and residence of the person nominated in such a manner as to sufficiently identify that person. The nomination documents shall be subscribed to by the candidate. At the time of filing the nomination documents, the candidate shall also file with the Chief Election Officer of designate, a written disclosure, as required under the Financial Disclosure Act. NOMINATION PACKAGES, CONTAINING ALL RELEVANT FORMS, ARE AVAILABLE AT City Hall during regular office hours from this date until October 10th, 2008. If an election is necessary, general voting day shall be Saturday, November 15th, 2008. Janet Postlethwaite, Chief Election Officer

UPDATE ON PUBLIC WORKS CITY WORK SITES City crews would like to remind residents to please respect City work sites and the road barriers that are put in place for public safety. City crews follow strict safety guidelines on the job and ask the public for their cooperation. When barriers are put up, please stay away from open holes in the road and other hazards. WATER & SEWER LINE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Pre-winter planning for water lines and sewer lines Ensure that your outside lines for irrigation and outside taps are shut off and well drained before the possibility of a hard frost. An outside water line that bursts in the winter is very difficult and expensive to repair. Sewer maintenance If you are away from your home for extended periods of time, have someone come by and pour a bit of water into your floor drains in your basement. A typical floor drain in your basement has a built-in water trap that blocks sewer gases from entering your home. Flushing Program The City of Nelson Utilities Department will be starting their Water Main Flushing Program commencing the week of September 29th, 2008. The work should take approximately four weeks. The flushing program is done to dislodge and remove any built-up sediment in the pipes. This will improve water quality and fire flow capability. You may experience some discoloration in you water when we are working in your area. If this occurs, please let your water run until it clears. If it doesn’t clear in a reasonable amount of time, please call the public works phone at 250-352-8238. If you are on a dialysis machine, please call us at the same number and let us know so we can work to accommodate you. Larger facilities will be contacted prior to work being done in your area. SIDEWALK HEDGE PRUNING A recent inspection of City sidewalks has determined that a number of private hedges, shrubs and tree branches are growing over a number of public sidewalks and are restricting the walking width of the sidewalk. We would like each home occupier to prune back their hedges, etc., to allow safe and convenient foot travel. Hedges pruned severely in the fall will grow new green foliage in the spring. If there is a handrail along the sidewalk, the hedge should be pruned back behind the rail, so we can paint the metal railing. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and assisting us with improving public pedestrian travel on our sidewalks.

NELSON & DISTRICT YOUTH CENTRE The Nelson & District Youth Centre has received a $2500 grant from the CBT Youth Funding Program to create a Youth Art Legacy Mural. The Grant will cover the cost of paint and honorariums for the youth artists. The Youth Centre has been working with three local youth artists to create a mural for the alley entrance of the Youth Centre. The mural will showcase the positive activities that youth in the Centre are involved in. A graffiti style mural will display the beauty and skill required for a professional mural. This mural will be a legacy of youth engagement and highlight the accomplishments and wonder that youth add to our community. Open Mic Night is Thursday September 25th at 8:00 pm, in celebration of our Jam Room opening. If you’re interested in joining the Jam Room Advisory Committee, call 352-5656. All Ages Show featuring Jay and the Lovebirds and special local guests The Black Albinos! The show starts at 8:00 pm on September 24th. Peers R Here, a youth group consisting of young leaders who have been trained by professional service providers, meets every Tuesday from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm at the Youth Centre, to provide information, support and resource referrals to their peers. We are currently looking for more youth to join our team of trained peer leaders. For more information call 352-5656. The Signing Choir meets every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. giving youth a chance to learn song interpretation through sign language. Magic: The Gathering, a collectible trading card game, will be meeting every Friday in the lounge from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. starting September 19th. Skate lessons are back! Wednesdays from 4:00 pm-5:30 pm. Six lesson for $50. Call 352-5656 to register. Capoeira, a blend of martial art, game and dance that originated in Brazil, is offered every Wednesday from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm in the dance studio. This is an all-ages/all-levels drop-in class.

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTRE

NELSON MUNICIPAL LIBRARY Hours - Mon, Wed, - 11 am - 8 pm / Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat – 11 am - 6 pm

Volunteering at The Nelson Municipal Library is an excellent opportunity to serve the community. The Library Board has two vacancies for board members from within the city limits who have an interest in library service and a few hours a month to donate. If you are interested in helping to shape the future of the library, please call the Chief Librarian, June Stockdale, at 352-8256.

BACK TO SCHOOL JOB EXPO September 22, 2008 • 10:30 am - 4:30 pm • Nelson Trading Mall The success of the last Job Social with over 100 youth in attendance, indicates that this is the event to attend for all your job-seeking needs. Come check out our Job Board, Applications, Resume Pointers and Assistance, Prizes, Anything to get YOUth (15-30) working! For more information, please call 352-5656.

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Vi s i t t h e C i t y o f N e l s o n ’s a w a r d w i n n i n g w e b s i t e a t w w w. n e l s o n . c a . I f y o u d o n o t h a v e i n t e r n e t a c c e s s , go to the Nelson Library where computers are available for public use.