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Wheat on the water Sailors on Kootenay Lake team up with grain co-operative to bring organic grain to Nelson

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Seeing the risks West Kootenay PARTY program teaches youth about consequences of risky behaviour. PAGE 3

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by Chris Shepherd Four sailboats, laden with grain, were greeted with cheers as they pulled up to the dock in Nelson this weekend. The applause came from people excited to see the arrival of the organic grain grown in Creston and brought over by sail, a fitting mode of transportation for a project meant to reduce the need for fossil fuels. The grain was from the Creston Grain Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project and the boats were from the Kootenay Lake Sailing Association. Jay Blackmore organized the three-day trip to bring the grain over. An avid sailor, Blackmore moved to the Kootenays too late to buy a share in the CSA but he still wanted to get involved. He had the idea of bringing the grain over by sailboat and approached Matt Lowe with the notion. “Why take it over one of the highest mountain passes in Canada when we’ve got this great water corridor?” Blackmore said, meaning Kootenay Lake. For Lowe, the founder of the CSA, it was a perfect fit. He was excited by the prospect of bringing the red fife wheat, khorasan wheat, hard spring wheat, spelt and oats to Nelson by wind-powered transportation. “This project was motivated by the need to reduce our depen-

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Above, Jennie Barron receives a sack of grain from Saxon Bowick. They were just two of many volunteers who helped sail organically grown grain from Creston to Nelson. At right, Jay Blackmore’s sailboat, the Shamrock, makes its way back to Nelson.

dence on fossil fuels, by our need to secure food in our region,” explains Lowe. “To now have fossil-fuel free transportation as part of this project is such an exciting fit.” Members bought $100 shares in the CSA and that money went to organic farmers near Creston in the fertile valley at the southern end of Kootenay Lake. The members share the risk of a bad harvest and the farmers are guaranteed an income, allowing them to continue growing food despite a potential bad year. Of the roughly 18,000 pounds of grain grown, nearly 12,000 pounds is destined for Nelson.

Because the sailing trip was organized on the spur of the moment, only 5,000 pounds of the Nelson grain could be brought by boat. The remaining grain will come over by truck. Four sailboats – Mike Bowick’s Breezen, Dave Oosthuizen’s Kelpie, Dave Heath’s Makai and Blackmore’s Shamrock – set sail for the Kuskanook Marina, the closest a sailboat can get to Creston. They left on Friday, Oct. 24 and took a day and a half to sail down, enjoying brisk winds over the final stage.

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The newest store in Chahko-Mika Mall not only makes it easy for women to shop for themselves, it makes it easy for everyone else to shop for them too. �� Suzanne’s held its grand opening on Friday, �� Oct. 24 in the mall. �� “We offer a variety �� from casual to glam and dressing up,” says Marian �� Ransetta, manager of the �� new store. �� The staff at Suzanne’s �� are trained to find the Please proof for accuracy then right phone, fax or email with any changes or an approval. size and style for many different Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax:the 250.352.5075 • Email: kim@expressnews.bc.ca �� body types, says Sherry The Express is not responsible for any errors after the client has signed off. Johnston, director of �� store operations for the �� Please proof for accuracy then clothing phone, fax or email with any changes or an approval. chain. A woman can even �� Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250.352.5075 • Email: sales@expressnews.bc.ca bring in something they �� like and own after and the The Express is not responsible for already any errors client has signed off. the associates can help her find items to compli- �� ment what they already �� have. The store also fea- �� tures what Johnston calls “Cadillac sized” fitting rooms to make the shopping experience that CHRIS SHEPHERD

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Isis Exotica and Homo Grand Opening Show and �� Divinus reunite Sale for Fine Threads Friday, Oct. 31, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. �� at Clothing 582 Ward St.

Friday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and After 10 years of operating in �� Nelson, Jade Giesen has moved Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Nelson Municipal Library meeting �� her body piercing and aura/chakra room reading studio back to her original �� Alison Graeme, artist, designer location. �� Giesen and Valentina Fierro, and owner of Fine Threads Clothing �� owner of Isis Exotica, invite the is hosting a two-day show to give Nelson its first look at the latest public to celebrate the (re)union �� designs of this exquisitely embroiof these two businesses. There’ll �� be extended yumminess and ser- dered wearable art. �� vice samplers. Fine Threads Clothing are easy

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Suzanne’s even makes shopping for men or friends and family of women comfortable. From mid-November to December Suzanne’s runs their “Be Her Hero” program. Under this arrangement, a woman goes to the store, tries on a variety of shirts, jackets, pants, skirts, shawls or accessories and then gets all the information printed on a small card; small enough to fit in a man’s wallet in fact. The man in question can then take that card to Suzanne’s and find the right gift and the right size, making him her hero on Christmas day. Suzanne’s also seeks to benefit women’s social groups in Nelson, Ransetta says. She encourage such groups to get in touch with her explore potential fundraisers they could cooperate on. Suzanne’s is open during mall hours and can be reached at (250) 3521466.

care, machine wash and dry. From casual to dressy, these garments are the perfect choice for travel, home or office. Women and unisex styles range in size from XS to XXL. The garments are made in Canada to Fine Threads own specifications, and embroidered in Graeme’s home studio. They are marketed at Craft Fairs across Canada, art catalogues, select boutique shops, and on-line at www.finethreads.ca. There is no admission fee, and refreshments will be provided. Call Graeme at (250) 352-2252 for more information.

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Mount Sentinel Secondary School students look on as Kootenay Lake Hospital nurse Lisa Tracey shows them what happens to people who are brought into the hospital using a dummy.

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Local teens learn about risk and outcomes in PARTY program; volunteers needed by Chris Shepherd Before starting their tour of Kootenay Lake Hospital’s emergency room and morgue, a group of 15 high school students get a warning. “Don’t stand in the room with your hands in your pockets,” says Charmaine Sabo. While that sounds like the advice any youth might get from an adult, Sabo has the teens’ well-being in mind. “If you faint, you won’t be able to get your hands out of your pockets to break your fall and you could really hurt yourself on the hard tile floors,” she explains. Sabo is the program co-ordinator for the West Kootenay PARTY (Prevent Alcohol and Risk related Trauma in Youth) and she’s about to take another group of teens through Kootenay Lake Hospital as part of the PARTY program, a volunteer-run initiative that shows teens the consequences of risky behaviour. The program isn’t about scaring the kids into behaving, but about showing them what could happen if they were to drive without a seat belt or drink and drive or experiment with drugs or even ski in the backcountry without the proper equipment. Throughout the day the teens – this group is from Mount Sentinel Secondary School’s Grade 10 planning class – will hear from the medical professionals who

The best part is I’ve had kids say to me “I was going to do something risky but I didn’t. I remembered this day.” Ken Wiens,Grade 10 planning teacher at Mt. Sentinel Secondary School

respond to tragic incidents that often could have been avoided. Their day starts with Deb Morris, a paramedic who tells them about responding to car crashes. She has a specific story about a car that rolled off the highway above Cottonwood Falls Park. The car rolled down the steep embankment and a teen was thrown from his car and crushed. Morris doesn’t spare the youth the gory details, but the most gut wrenching detail is when Morris describes the wail of anguish she heard from the boy’s parents when they hear their child is dead. “Don’t put your parents through that,” Morris says. Making the teens aware of the repercussions of their actions is what the PARTY program is about, Sabo says.

“Something tragic can happen and it’s not just about them It affects their friends, family, school and the entire community.” Ken Wienes is the planning teacher accompanying the students during their tour, held on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Wiens says the PARTY program is one of the best educational programs he’s seen for students. He likes that it draws on local health professionals who tell stories about things that have happened right in the area. Being a teen is challenging, Wiens says.

“They want to be free. They want to be on their own. The problem is they tend to do things that are really exciting but could kill them.” Wiens appreciates the impact the presentations have on students and knows they take the message to heart. “The best part is I’ve had kids say to me ‘I was going to do something risky but I didn’t. I remembered this day.’”

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Level Three culinary students Cora Grosch, left, Kristine Grant, Sara Vickery and Brittany Schoeber put the finishing touches on desert.

Scholars hits the books Selkirk College’s restaurant for culinary and resort management students opens by Chris Shepherd Generally, when one thinks of eating like a college student images of cereal boxes and soda pop come to mind, but that couldn’t be farther from what guests to Scholars, the student-run restaurant at Selkirk, will find. The annual dining room has its official opening tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 29 and is ready to receive reservations for their four-course meals from Wednesday to

Friday nights. Reservations are preferred, says Harry Pringle an instructor in the resort and hotel management program at Selkirk College. The college’s levelthree culinary students are the top cooks the school turns out and they’re in the kitchen, working magic with fresh ingredients that follow weekly themes (they’re starting off with Canada before moving into New Orleans and Mexico, to name a few).

The meals are $17.95 for a four-course meal, though the seafood options are usually more and the upcoming French week will include fois gras, which requires a higher price. In the front room, the school’s resort and hotel year two students manage the restaurant while the year-one students do the actual serving and bartending. Scholars is an opportunity to bring the theory into practice, Pringle says, and the community

reaps the benefits. The students will host several major events this year including a seafood meal for a Rotary fundraiser and providing the food at Whitewater’s Cold Smoke Festival. Scholars will also provide food for a gala event to raise money for the Selkirk College Foundation. For a complete list of themes and menus visit www.selkirk.ca. To make a reservation call (250) 505-1306 or (250) 5051374.

u n e m p l o y e d . Yo u t h Application deadline is will learn about posi- Friday, Nov. 7 and space tive communication, job is limited. search hints and tips, conflict resolution and �� 8th Annual teamwork skills in addi�� tion to gaining FoodSafe Harrop Christmas certification. �� For more information, Crafts Fair �� call Katt at (250) 352- Saturday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. 5656 or e-mail info@yerc. to 4 p.m. at Harrop Hall in �� ca or stop by the YERC Harrop. Look for the signs Christmas is just at 608 Lake St. to fill out �� around the corner and an application. ��

locals have been busy making wonderful gifts. There will be a variety of of home-made treats, a concession and a door prize draw at 3:30 p.m. The $2 admission and all proceeds will be donated to the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper fund. Call Nancy at (250) 229-4705 for more information.

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Registration deadline is Friday, Nov. 7 The Yo u t h Employment Resource Centre (YERC) is offering a free three-day work-ready program on Friday, Nov. 21, Monday, Nov. 24 and Tuesday, Nov. 25 to those youth (15 to 30) under or

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The success of the PARTY program relies on the volunteers, Sabo says. The health profession�� als donate their time to speak to the kids and community vol�� unteers give a day or half day to �� accompany the youth. They watch the teens’ faces, ��

watching for the signs of fainting or nausea. The volunteers don’t need first aid but they do need to be able to give up at least half a day but preferably a full day. People interested in volunteering can call Bobby Scott at (250) 352-2863 or e-mail rans@telus.net

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Questions and Answers

The Express begins the first of three specials on the local regional district, muncipal and school district elections shaping up in the West Kootenay by Chris Shepherd The season of election signs on lawns is extended in British Columbia as the federal election gives way to municipal elections. Most seats in the region are contested so the Express has presented the candidates with a series of questions we hope will draw out answers that will make it easier for voters to decide on election day. In Nelson, there are four candidates for mayor: David Aaron, John Dooley (incumbent), Gord McAdams and Philip McMillan. For the six councillor seats Kim Charlesworth and Donna Macdonald have entered the race against incumbents Bob Adams, Robin Cherbo, Deb Kozak, Ian Mason

and Margaret Stacey. Nelson voters also have to select two trustees for School District 8 from Randy Brieter, Bill Maslechko (incumbent), Victoria Vaseleniuck and Bob Wright (incumbent) For RDCK Area D, Andew Shadrack (incumbent) and Lawrence Greenlaw are running. For RDCK Area E, Garry Kalinsky and Ramona Faust are running. In RDCK Areas F and G, Ronald Mickel and Hans Cunningham (incumbent) are the only candidates. The Express will not provide any coverage for those areas because they have won by acclimation. In RDCK Area H, Walter Popoff, Stephan Martineau, and Don Munro (incumbent) are running

In the Village of Slocan’s mayoral race are John Gates and Madeleine Perriere. For Slocan’s four councillor positions Tamara Matthews, Hillary Elliot (incumbent), Jean Patterson, Bernie Roshinksy, Matthew Roshinsky, Patricial McGreal and Jessica Lunn have entered the race. The candidates for each seat have received written questions and were asked to provide short, 50-word answers. By covering a wide variety of topics briefly, the Express hopes to give voters a overall perspective of the candidates. The answers were provided in written form and editing was kept to a minimum. Answers that went over the word limit were edited down to fit.

Candidate forums and meetings So far three events have been planned to bring candidates together for the public to ask questions and see where they stand on various issues.

Nelson candidates grilled on the environment

Thursday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. at the Hume Room in the Hume Hotel The West Kootenay EcoSociety is hosting this all candidates meeting with Nelson’s mayoral and council candidates. Questions will focus on environmental issues.

Nelson forum on culture

Thursday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m. at the The New Grand banquet room, 616 Vernon St. The Nelson and District Arts Council and Oxygen Art Centre are hosting this forum to assess candidates understanding and priorities regarding the cultural sector of Nelson. It will be moderated by Pat Henman.

Area H candidates meeting

Thursday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. at Winlaw Hall Organizers say this will be an opportunity to voice concerns and ask questions to Area H candidates about Slocan Park logging, public process and other local issues.

1) Are you in favour of a four-day school week?

Victoria Vaseleniuck I am not in favour of a four-day school week. Introducing a 4-day school week to the many families that work 5 days would place undue pressures on those families and on the local education system.

When and where to vote in Nelson General election day is Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nelson voters must go to the Central Education Centre at 811 Stanley St. There are three opportunities for advance polls. The first was on Saturday, Oct. 25, the next is Wednesday, Oct. 29 and the third is Wednesday, Nov. 5. Advance polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at The Lydia Room in the Hume Hotel, 422 Vernon St. On general election day there will be special stations set up at Jubilee Manor, 500 West Beasley St. from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Kootenay Lake Hospital, 3 View St., 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Mountain

Lakes Seniors Community, 908 Eleventh St., 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The special stations are only open to patients of the hospital or residents at the home or facility. Curb-side voting is available for electors with physical disabilities. Call the chief election officer at (250) 352-8204 for more information. The City of Nelson has also organized bus transportation for people with mobility issues on general election day from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call the chief election officer at (250) 352-8263 before 12 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 to arrange for a ride.

When and where to vote in the rural areas Voting in the rural areas can be done between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on general election day at various locations. See the ad on page 23 of the Express for location details.

Advance voting is available on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. See the same ad on page 23 for details on location. Rural voters can also vote by mail but must reg-

ister to do so by Thursday, Nov. 13, 4 p.m. Contact the RDCK chief elections officer at (250) 352-6665 or 1-800-268-7325 or by e-mail at info@rdck.bc.ca for more information.

Who can vote and how to register To vote in the elections you must be 18 years or older, a Canadian citizen and have been a resident of B.C. for at least six months before election day. You must also be a resident or registered owner of real property in the City of Nelson (for Nelson’s

elections) or the rural area (for the RDCK elections) for at least 30 days prior to election day. Resident electors must produce two pieces of ID that prove residency and identity. Non-resident electors must produce two pieces of ID as well as

proof of property ownership. In Nelson, phone the chief elections officer at (250) 352-8204 for more information. In the rural areas, phone (250) 352-6665 or 1-800268-7325 for more information.

2) What will you do with the $637,000 that used to go to debt repayment now that the debt is repaid?

Victoria Vaseleniuck If the $637,000 is available for spending, I would put the money into classroom resources and personnel.

Randy Brieter

Bill Maslechko

Bob Wright

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Bill Maslechko

Bob Wright

No; I’m not in favour. It could create financial hardship on parents for extra day care, disrupt student after school activities, more situations where kids are left at home unsupervised, and especially in younger children, I worry that attention spans will be compromised by a longer learning day.

Based on my belief that a major factor in the academic growth and social development of a child is tied directly to the contact time the child has with his or her teacher(s) and peers I am opposed to the 4-day school week. To me five days beats four.

I think we have enough days off at present with Profession Development Days, Statutory holidays, Christmas and Spring Break. I realize that every day a child is not in school can be a challenge for working people. These concerns would only be increased with a four day school week.

The district as a whole no doubt suffered during the time it took in repaying this debt; so I believe it’s only prudent that the board collaborate with interest groups (Administration, Unions, Parent PACs etc.) to find areas of education or operation most in need now.

We need to do budget upgrading across the full spectrum of services. The debt plus provincial underfunding has had a serious negative budgetary impact on all areas even affecting the pay and pensions of a segment of our staff. From library to fuel help is needed.

The money will be a welcome sight and will help to relieve pressures we have been facing in the classrooms and throughout the district.

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Nelson’s mayoral candidates 1) Are you in favour of a “Greater Nelson” that would absorb part of the surrounding rural area?

2) Should the city con- 3) Should we allow tinue having its own dogs on Baker Street? police force?

4) What is the biggest challenge facing City council?

David Aaron

We’re one big community, but our policies fail to reflect our common interests. Consider Area F’s daily release of sewage effluent into water that flows to Lakeside Park. We must do better. Through a district municipality, we can address collective interests in economy, ecology, culture, food security and water systems.

Unlike rotationally assigned RCMP, our officers can be longterm residents, build public trust and develop sensitivity to community needs. As long as they succeed in that regard, and demonstrate fiscal responsibility, we should retain Nelson’s historic police force. I value our ability to maintain oversight and provide community input.

By banishing dogs from Baker Street, are we segregating the community?; affecting Nelson’s social and economic fabric? On www.david-aaron. com, I propose amending the bylaw (on one-year trial) so as to target the mischief (leaving mess; off leash) rather than the species itself. The law should encourage owners to take responsibility.

Without competent leadership, council defers to staff, who are not accountable to the people. Council’s major challenge: to understand the technical aspects of law and policy over which it is responsible. Only then can council exercise control over policy outcomes on critical issues of development, infrastructure, health, housing and over-taxation.

John Dooley

With the amount of growth within Areas E and F and the impacts that is having on Nelson, I believe that there is definitely a need for a more integrated approach. Any form of boundary realignment would have to be by mutual agreement and would require thoughtful planning and analysis.

Yes. The Nelson City Police are an integral part of the community and something we have control over. During the summer we have more people in the city and our police respond by changing their strategy and presence. The police contribute to a sense of safety in a costeffective manner.

I am not convinced allowing dogs on Baker Street is a positive move. People need to remember the bylaw came to be because of concerns and issues expressed by many businesses in the downtown core and residents in our community. I am sure Council would be willing to discuss if needed.

Within the mandate of Council I would have to say our aging infrastructure would still be the challenge. After spending the last three years with a focus on our infrastructure challenges (water sewer, roads, and sidewalks), I am more convinced than ever that we need to continue investing in infrastructure upgrades.

Gord McAdams

It is not about absorbing; it is about working co-operatively for our mutual benefit. We are currently aligned for many mandated services such as health care and education as well as RDCK partners in the delivery of recreation and recycling. Watch for improved bus service as the next positive step.

Nelson Police have a long proud history and any change would require in depth analysis of the potential positive and negative impacts. Operational costs, community focus, infrastructure efficiencies, information integration, availability, flexibility, recruitment, training, speciality services, overall capacity and transition concerns are some of the interests to first consider.

To live in harmony we must collectively appreciate all interests. Discussing “dog rules” that apply all over town as well as downtown is a good starting point to assist people in moving from entrenched positions and building support for change. On my website: gordmcadams.com, see “In the News” column #16.

City Council must create an effective communication system where citizens know their voice will be heard, their interest respected and the will of the majority delivered. Public understanding and support is crucial to collectively and cooperatively address our challenges of skyrocketing tax increases, development pressures, affordable housing and other issues.

Philip McMillan

Yes, I support the amalgamation of the RDCK areas around Nelson. We could possibly remove a redundant form of government and with the savings more fairly distribute the tax burdens of the area. Our community does not end at the city limits. How many people work and run businesses in Nelson and don’t get a say in the policy decisions that affect them.

Yes, I do support the existence of the Nelson Police Department. They are a big part of our history and a big part of who we are today. Though, I do believe that it is time for an audit. It’s time to look at cost like staffing levels and also it’s time to examine what is working and what is not.

We as Canadian citizens have the constitutional right to not have our movements impeded. I support changing the dog bylaws to fines for not having a leash and not cleaning up after your dog. It is wrong to say you can’t walk there because you have a dog.

A sense of direction is the biggest challenge facing council. Council under my term as mayor will do more than any other council in the history of our town to find out what the community wants and thinks the direction our town should take. Through the use of new ideas and technology I hope never to use the words, “the silent majority.”

Nelson’s council candidates Bob Adams

A Greater Nelson would provide a larger tax base for the city. Services such as garbage, recycling, street lighting, playing fields, police and fire protection, snow plowing, and road maintenance would then be provided by the city to this new area of Nelson.

The City police force is serving us well. They have over 100 years of service to Nelson. We must compare our costs to other similar cities. Our shrinking budget dictates that we make these comparisons.

We should try allowing licensed dogs in the downtown again. They must be leashed, under control of the owner and not tied to meters. Owners must also carry doggie bags. Business owners have the right to refuse entrance to the dogs.

Council faces many challenges. Aging infrastructure remains high. The water study has a plan in place to begin to address this issue. Infrastructure also includes sanitary sewers, storm sewers, sidewalk extensions and pavement repair.

Kim Charlesworth

While the current system of overlapping municipalities and regional districts is dysfunctional, simply annexing populated rural neighbourhoods would not solve that issue. Although it would expand our tax base, without well thought out plans in place for providing services it would create other issues which may actually increase taxes.

It is not clear that Nelson’s police structure actually costs more than moving to an RCMP model. That critical information is needed before an analysis can be done. There are benefits to having a police force that is resident in the community, but it needs to be at reasonable cost.

Most communities have found ways to deal with the negative aspects of dogs on main streets (feces and/or unrestrained aggressive dogs) without a divisive bylaw. I believe if we encourage the Downtown Business Association to seek solutions the majority can support, we can once again allow dogs on Baker Street.

The lack of a cohesive vision for Nelson. We can’t address development issues or tackle affordable housing (with all its ramifications for young people, seniors, families, non resident home owners, businesses seeking employees) in a meaningful way until we define what we want – and then stick to it.

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Nelson’s council candidates (continued) 1) Are you in favour of a “Greater Nelson” that would absorb part of the surrounding rural area?

2) Should the city con- 3) Should we allow tinue having its own dogs on Baker Street? police force?

4) What is the biggest challenge facing City council?

Robin Cherbo

A possibility would be the Johnstone Road area joining as there already is a city section on the North Shore across the bridge. I would only agree if it was economically viable along with the consultation and agreement of the Nelson citizens, rural land owners and RDCK.

I am in favour of continuing with the City police force, who provide excellent service and do ‘shared services’ with the RCMP to reduce costs. The City Police are available 24 hours a day and the RCMP, while a competent force, are short staffed across the province.

No, because years ago, a young child was bitten by a dog on Baker Street. Owners may be responsible for their dogs but they can not vouch for other dogs and when dogs defile the streets it is unsanitary. So for health and safety reasons the ‘dog ban’ should remain.

The challenge is, with the troubled economy, passing a 2009 budget that will provide adequate city public services and infrastructure upgrades while trying to keep city taxes low as possible. It is a challenge to provide cost effect programs and services that the citizens request while keeping within the budget.

Deb Kozak

The city and region have shared resources in planning, the new recreational complex and most recently in obtaining access to Pulpit Rock. The idea makes sense on a few levels – sustainability, reducing the duplication of services and planning for growth. Discussion and agreement are needed to explore how it would work.

Nelson is fortunate to currently have a stable police force. Three officers are seconded to and paid for by the RCMP in the Kootenay Integrated Road Safety Unit. Further opportunities for shared services are being explored which will benefit the larger community in cost savings and service delivery.

The doggy daycare and efforts of bylaw officers who understand the issue from both sides have gone a long way to ease the debate. If the community, including business owners, demonstrate strong support to reopen this issue and are able to agree on a better solution, I would support that initiative.

Sustainable development in a changing world is the biggest opportunity for Nelson. Greening infrastructure, offering a range of housing options, developing efficient transportation and pedestrian strategies, protecting green space and carefully directing all development. Understanding and protecting the elements in our community that keep it diverse and creative.

Donna Macdonald

I strongly support the goal of a district municipality for Nelson and area. However, Nelson cannot simply “absorb” rural areas. The only way to amalgamation is through a majority vote in every area affected. A joint process of study and negotiation with rural directors and residents is required to accomplish this.

Definite advantages come with having our own police force, governed by a police board comprised of our neighbours. Questions often arise about cost comparisons with RCMP – perhaps it’s time for a comparative cost-benefit analysis. Let’s put that question to rest and get on with evolving effective and responsive community policing.

I have mixed feelings on this. The no-dog bylaw arose out of painful conflict in the downtown in the mid-1990s, and continues to be controversial. Change will require broad community support, clear and enforceable regulations (e.g., leashes and poo pick-up required), and a plan to manage conflicts.

The biggest challenge is community infrastructure – both physical (like roads and sewers) and social (like a range of affordable housing). Our revenue sources are limited; finding new ones is key. Also, global trends (like climate change) loom large in our near future and we must prepare now for new challenges.

Ian Mason

Only if it makes sense in that the city can offer services and establish the physical infrastructure to serve the new area. Cities are created to provide basic support infrastructure and fund common services. Funding agreements can pay for services, but infrastructure requires a critical mass of users.

Yes. We are well served by our police services and our community maintains autonomy over policing priorities. Ottawa doesn’t pull the strings on what our policing priorities should be, our citizens as represented by our Police Board set our community priorities.

If we can come up with a bylaw that finds a balance between the rights of individuals for safety and hygiene, the rights of animal owners, respects the ability to apply a sanction to non-compliant owners and won’t leave the city holding the doggy bag, we should.

The biggest challenge facing City Council will be to maintain real progress on the variety of issues facing our community while respecting the diverse needs of the broad spectrum that is our citizens.

Margaret Stacey

Yes. The notion of Greater Nelson already exists, with many established partnerships. In most things we do we are interdependent and regional linkage is recommended for the things undone. What form and scope our future regional house takes is likely to be incremental, day by day, stone by stone.

Having done a considerable amount of research and questioning about municipal policing and its costs, I support our historic force, and would like it to be as effective, efficient and accountable as possible. All forces are under strong and reasonable pressure from the public, and ours is no exception.

Since a prior council passed the Baker Street dog bylaw, I’ve been gratified to walk cleaner streets. Gone are the days of pets barking in trucks or leashed to lamp posts. I like retail owners sharing their dogs with shoppers in-store and daycare businesses helping to make us more dog-friendly.

Regional cooperation is our biggest challenge and our biggest opportunity. It’s essential to be larger than our little municipalities and districts in order to navigate the waters ahead.

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RDCK Director Candidates

AREA D Andy Shadrack

Larry Greenlaw

AREA E Ramona Faust

Garry Kalinsky

AREA H Don Munro

Stephan Martineau

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1) Your area does not have an Official Community Plan in place yet. Should it? Why?

2) What services should the RDCK provide that it is not already?

3) What services does the RDCK currently offer that it should not?

4) Does the RDCK have a role to play in providing affordable housing?

Creation of an Advisory Planning Commission is allowing Area D’s diverse communities to develop a vision for our children and grandchildren’s needs. Residents and property owners can opt to create an Official Community Plan, and all voters will have an opportunity to support continuation of the planning process November 15.

As Area D Director I need to continue working with RDCK staff to find ways to provide fire protection in Woodbury/ Ainsworth, Schroeder Creek and the Lardeau Valley. Engineering and environmental services should provide technical assistance so that small communityoperated water and septic systems can meet common sense regulatory requirements.

The current economic situation will require a balanced budget in 2009, without raising taxes. Provincial and federal governments, who have cut taxes, could assist the Regional District by not expanding our mandate and increasing regulatory requirements without providing us the financial resources to create those services and programs.

Housing prices in the West Kootenays have increased at least five fold since 1987, while minimum wage has only doubled. Those who, for whatever reason, cannot afford to buy their own homes should have an option to rent through a break-even federal/provincial/ municipal public housing program.

If the majority of residents in any community within Area D express their wish to have one I will assist them in preparing one that meets their needs. I believe we should be cautious about dictating to our communities what bureaucrats appear to be sponsoring as the flavour of the month.

In these unsteady economic times, I would entertain any program that would assist any of our citizens who are struggling in their quest to meet their basic needs, including, in conjunction with the Province, an affordable housing initiative.

RDCK budgets seem to have grown at an unsustainable pace and accordingly, I would be in favour of a comprehensive review of all programs to ensure those that are not meeting their targets are curtailed or limited and that in all cases we are receiving the maximum “bang for our buck”.

To the extent that existing or contemplated rules and regulations make it difficult or impossible for individuals to construct modest dwellings or reside in modest manufactured housing units, government should so that government is part of the solution rather than part of the problem.

I think creating a community plan is useful to consolidate information, build community dialogue and demonstrate how the community wants to shape itself so that it can respond to change. As far as I am aware having a community plan provides direction but does not in itself create restrictions.

I think many people would like expanded bus service. I think it’s key to economic development. I am very interested to explore how sustainable building methods can become an incentive to developments beginning with how the site is designed through to materials and technology.

I don’t think I can effectively answer the question. I know the blue bag system requires tweaking to make it user friendly for people who are height challenged such as myself and those that are frail, disabled, and elderly. Businesses are finding it unfriendly because of restricted dump hours in Nelson.

Absolutely. The regional district is experiencing growth through real estate development. There are a number of communities around the province that have created programs, at no cost to themselves, that have resulted in developers providing affordable housing within their developments. Some have built units and are selling them.

Yes. It does not have one now because up until recently, the residents have not wanted it. Recently, Harrop-Procter and Balfour have shown interest in OPC and we are taking the steps necessary to facilitate those discussions. These types of discussions need to be community driven.

Any service the majority of the people want and are affordable and that they are willing to pay for through referendum. One example is library services. Procter has since gone ahead and created its own library. It may be time to initiate those discussions in the community again.

Regional district has two types of services. One is services we have to provide by law and the second group is optional. All optional services should be reviewed every few years to ensure we are still getting value for the tax dollars invested and they are still relevant to the community.

Yes, an example might be the people in Harrop-Procter and Balfour are looking for affordable housing for seniors. I have already had those types of discussions in our community and there seems to be significant support for them.

The Slocan Valley is considered a very desirable place to live, and both population growth and land development are inevitable. Responsible planning would mitigate the negative impact of growth and would maintain and improve the quality of life that valley residents enjoy. Therefore, I support an Official Community Plan.

The Slocan Valley is one of the few areas in B.C. which doesn’t have library services. I support the program being developed by the RDCK, School District #8, the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and the City of Nelson (through the School Community Connection Program ) to provide these services to all residents.

All Valley residents need access to television, radio and internet, but the RDCK shouldn’t be collecting taxes on behalf of the TV Society. Other funding opportunities are more appropriate. Provincial Building code enforcement is currently financed by the RDCK. Building Inspection services should be turned over to the private sector.

The RDCK should support good planning – including planning that allows residents to develop additional housing on their land for their extended families. The RDCK should also support improved transportation systems. Good planning and transportation will help us develop our less expensive rural land into affordable housing and healthy communities.

This is a complex topic, but briefly: We don’t need the Okanagan-style planning process currently being handed down, so I suggest voting “No” on the plebiscite. What we need is a clear vision that attracts, by design, the people, businesses, and endeavours that will enhance and protect our rural lifestyle.

A RDCK Director should be very aware of the needs of his/ her community and be actively engage in seeking funding both provincially and federally for local projects that will enhance the local economy, the protection of our environment, our health services and our recreational opportunities. I will work with you!

A Director must truly represent the people, and not push an agenda on the population (such as Okanagan-style planning) without a clear mandate and without outlining the pros and cons of such an undertaking. Services provided by the RDCK must truly address the needs and the will of the people.

A RDCK Director must serve his/her constituent, whether this be affordable housing, senior housing, water protection, transportation issues or helping foster a diverse local economy and strengthening local agriculture. The word service is key here and I am fully committed to serve you and our community fully.

There is no clear indication from residents of Area “H” that an OCP is required. A petition of 1582 signatures requested a vote on the OCP, with tremendous community pressure the Director agreed to a vote, but only in the South denying Northern residents their democratic right to vote.

The request for additional services should come from the residents. RDCK’s role would be to assess the cost of any new service and ensure it is a request of the majority. Then proceed to referendum for acceptance of costs.

There has been debate as to the need of the TV Society, but as a Seniors Counsellor I see it a necessity for low income seniors. It is in many instances their only source of entertainment and information. I will work with the TV Society towards reducing its taxation amount.

As former Board member of the Slocan Valley Seniors’ Housing Society I would encourage RDCK to provide direction and assistance to nonprofit societies such as SVSHS in their provisioning of affordable seniors’ housing.

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Opinions & Letters The City takes “action” on homelessness week

Editorial Grain co-operative a step in the right direction This weekend 5,000 pounds of organically grown grain arrived in Nelson on four sailboats. Not only was its method of arrival remarkable, the very fact of its existence is something to celebrate. The grain, all grown by farmers in the Creston Valley, was prepaid for by hundreds of people in the Kootenays. They all want to see healthy, organic food produced in the region and that’s something everyone should work towards. The more we can eat locally, the better our planet will be. Locally produced food doesn’t need to be shipped hundreds of kilometres which saves on fuel consumption, pollution generation and brings us fresher, healthier food. To get even more local, there’s a remarkable feeling of satisfaction to be had when you dig up carrots you planted in the spring or go out to the garden to grab a tomato for the salad. The grain co-operative is a step in the right direction but it’s just a step. We need more local such organizations to give people the opportunity to buy more locally made food, whether it’s fruit, meat, or vegetables. When we buy locally the money stays in the community and is spent at other businesses, stimulating the economy. Congratulations to Matt Lowe who created the Creston Grain Community Supported Agriculture project, the farmers who grew the food and the sailors who donated their boats and time to bring the food over in an environmentally aware manner. More projects like this can only improve our planet.

Fish Heads & Flowers

Flowers in the Rock - to those about to remove the graffiti from our beautiful Cottonwood Falls. That mar is not us. The removal of such stuff will make us all smile again. More photos for us! - Falls in Love again. Fish heads - to people who let their dogs run loose in packs running off the deer! Flowers- to the city crews who created and maintained the beautiful hanging flower baskets around the city. Fish heads to those who don’t maintain hedges, effectively hiding traffic signs. Shame on you! Flowers - upon the waters to the relaxed sail boats skimming

our beautiful autumn lake, encouraging we land-bound ones to take photos of beautiful Kootenay Lake. - Delighted by you Fish heads - to people who have to open and sniff cosmetics in stores, even though the sign says “do not open”. If you knew how many people before you and left their germs and possibly droplets from their noses you would think twice! Flowers - to all who helped Hailee on her mission to raise $500 for Breast Cancer Research, by selling her necklaces. She exceeded her goal and raised $620!

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Dear editor, Well I see there has been some real action taken by City council on eradicating homeless in our community. The city gave local clubs city land for a banquet hall and gym facility. Good call. Homeless people need a banquet hall since they don’t even have a kitchen. Upgrading the west end of Baker Street with a bridge, tran-

sit exchange, and fixing up the old CP Rail building for a cool $4 million for shops and offices is another innovative idea that will see and end to homelessness. Mayor John Dooley’s programs are somewhat indirect and remind me of Ronald Regan’s trickle down theory. I have a hard time digesting that gentrification is the first step in ending homeless-

ness. I thought creating housing was the first step. Silly me. Chloe Sage, Nelson (Editor’s note: The City has not yet given land over to service clubs for a multi-use facility but have approved the project in principle. Renovating the CP Rail building is a project of the Chamber of Commerce, not the City of Nelson.)

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Street Talk How do you feel about the upcoming time change?

More support for the skate park Dear editor, Count mine as one more voice in favour of a skateboard facility in Nelson, and soon. Seems like the naysayers have forgotten their youth and want to exclude anyone who doesn’t fit into their conceptual boxes. I say these kids and young adults are athletes and potential athletes, the stuff they do on those boards can be truly amazing. A young person can learn a

whole lot about him or herself atop those four little wheels. Nelson is my economic and cultural centre. I don’t skateboard but I’m certain I would be down there watching the action. Let ‘em skate and build the confidence they will certainly need as they roll into the uncertain future. Anthony Arnold, Riondel

Skateboarding is a legitimate activity for our youth) Dear editor, Gangs? Violence? Twenty-four hour noise? Booze? Illegal drugs? Vandalism? If someone asked me as to what those words referred to I’d tell them that it sounded like the ghetto I escaped from when I lived in Toronto and not a skateboard park, that some previous letters to the editor have alleged it to be. Skateboard parks are not some den of iniquity that people are making them out to be. Nor are skateboarders drug addled, booze fueled monsters that prey on innocent sidewalk shoppers, car drivers, and who can’t wait to hog precious parking spots from soccer moms. I’m 35 years old and have enjoyed

skateboarding for 30 years now. This socalled fad is enjoyed by all ages, all races and loved by both male and females. It’s a legitimate, athletic activity, fosters community and provides a safe and positive place for youth to hang out. If you’re dedicated enough you can make a living out of it. I thought Nelson was supposed to be progressive? Instead you hunt down “Holy Smokers, don’t like dogs, and treat skateboarders as monsters. I’ll do my best in the future to stay out of Nelson, skate at the new skatepark in Slocan City, where skateboarders are respected. William Brown, Winlaw

Zandee says thanks for the support in federal election Dear editor, I would like to acknowledge the very generous sentiments I have received from many of the residents of B.C. Southern Interior regarding the results of the election on Tuesday, Oct. 14. While the results were not what we were anticipating, I felt that it was a positive campaign. Many issues of impor-

tance to this riding were discussed with residents during the campaign and I look forward to working with various groups to get action on them. In closing, I would like to express my gratitude to those who volunteered not only on my campaign, but on the other candidate’s as well. The right to vote has been

hard won, a memory we will once again celebrate on Tuesday, Nov. 11, and those that get involved should be commended for their volunteerism. Rob Zandee, Oliver, Conservative Party candidate in the federal election

The time change doesn’t matter to me at all. We get more like in the morning in the winter and I appreciate that. Theresa Aronson, Nelson

Time regulates us. It’s just natural. I can’t imagine not changing time. David Corner, Nelson

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The farmers met the sailors at Kuskanook and after a brief lunch of bread and treats made with the local grain, the sailors got under way again. Heading back, the wind was in their teeth. The water was choppy as they slowly worked their way up the lake, tack upon tack, and it wasn’t until dark that they arrived at Sawmill Cove on Pilot Bay Peninsula, though Heath’s Makai, the fastest boat of the four, made it all the way to Balfour before calling it a night. The next morning the four boats made their way through the twisty West Arm of Kootenay Lake and were greeted by applause. The crowd formed a chain and the sacks of grain were passed from arm to arm off the dock. The sailors all looked pleased at taking part in the CSA, happy their hobby meshed so well with the grain co-op’s goals. “The thing I like about them getting involved is they’re doing something that’s fun for them and serving the community,” Lowe said. For Blackmore, this trip was just the beginning. He wants to organize more boats and perhaps a longer trip, so everyone can enjoy the journey more. It’s just as well he’s planning a larger fleet; Lowe said the CSA will likely triple in size next year.

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Smienk eases into Liberal nomination Long-time rural director takes B.C. Liberal candidacy for next year’s provincial election by Chris Shepherd The B.C. Liberals have selected a long-time regional director to represent them in next year’s provincial election. Josh Smienk had no opponents for the nomination, taking the post by acclimation at the NelsonCreston B.C. Liberal Riding Association’s Saturday, Oct. 18 meeting. Acclimation is a familiar experience for Smienk, who has represented Area E in the Regional District of Central Kootenay for the past 21 years. He will let go of that position in the local government elections this fall in favour of making a bid for a provincial seat in the May 2009 provincial elections. “It will be hard work, require a broad based team of volunteers but the Nelson-Creston riding needs representation on the government side of the house if we hope to have our issues heard in a productive manner,” said

Smienk in a press release. The riding has been swapped back and forth by the B.C. Liberals and NDP over the past few elections. NDP MLA Corky Evans currently holds the seat, having won it in 2005 and 1996. In 2001, Liberal Blair Sufferdine beat Evans. This summer Evans announced he would not The Nelsonrun again, prompting a Creston three-way race for the riding needs NDP nomination. Kim Adamson, Bev representation on LaPointe and Michelle the government Mungall have entered the side of the house race for the NDP spot. The local riding plans to have if we hope to have their nomination conven- our issues heard tion in January 2009. in a productive Smienk has worked extensively with the manner �� Columbia Basin Trust and was that body’s founding �� chair. A Balfour resident �� for 36 years, Smienk has also been active in the �� RDCK exploring potential for a regional bus service. The general provincial �� election will be Tuesday, �� May 12, 2009.

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Living Colour Artists turn to the human body for a canvas by Chris Shepherd

Melissa Meretsky and Kelly Shpeley painted over a dozen models for a show at The Factory on Saturday, Oct. 25. The studio was packed with men and women models who took turns standing still as statues or mingling with the crowd that packed the room. Paint, masks and appliques turned the human body into fantastic forms. Under Meretskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s direction the models assumed different poses for a night of performance art. One could not help but be transported by the living colours around them.

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Thursday, Oct. 30 at The Royal on Baker Bewitching like moonlight on water, Little Miss draws on its own haunts for atmosphere Higgins captivates audiences with her original, gutsy, spirited country blues songs. Though she’s raring to go anywhere from solo to a full band of minstrels, Little Miss is mostly accompanied by partner/ guitar player Foy Taylor. Together, they create innovative guitar work rooted in a country blues style �� and an unforgettably “top

Halloween Film Fest Thursday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Tickets are $8 for a single film, $20 for a one-night pass (three films) or $40 for the festival (six films) A vital�� part of any spooky experience is �� the atmosphere and the �� Capitol Theatre offers plenty to �� accompany its two-night film festival. �� The theatre is holding its first-ever Halloween �� Film Festival and Neil Harrower,�� the theatre’s executive director, says �� the building itself can offer its own thrills. He and many of the staff have felt an odd presence around the theatre and the Nelson Paranormal League has even done some research �� into the matter. “I was �� intrigued that the people I’ve talked to have never been afraid,” says Serene Stewart, one member of the league. “It’s always been a benevolent presence.” In researching various theories they came up with two possibilities, says Chris Holland, another member of the league and Stewart’s husband. “The Capitol has two things going for it: it’s a high energy, high traffic place with a bonus, hidden secret in the basement.” He’s talking about CHRIS SHEPHERD Norma Vecchio Costume Capitol Theatre executive director Neil Harrower looks like a ghost himself in this time-lapse phoCollection downstairs. tograph in the theatre’s backstage. All those items belonged to people, All films are remasHolland says, and psy- a pen and then passes it a scare, Harrower has chometry could explain to you. You can feel the brought in six classic tered DVD versions of the sense of being heat from their body in flicks. On Thursday they’ll the movies show Halloween, folThe screenings are a watched or the odd light the pen. “Take that to the Nth lowed by Alien and then fundraiser for the theatre’s being found on (appropriately called “ghosting” degree and you might The Exorcist. On Friday push to buy an online tickhave a ghost.” it’s the 1983 Twilight Zone et purchasing system. in the theatre business). To give those ghosts followed by The Fly and Visit www.capitoltheHolland explains psychometry like this: something to watch, and The Shining with Jack atre.bc.ca for more information. Imagine someone holds anyone else looking for Nicholson.

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Wednesday, Oct. 29 at the Spiritbar New Zealand ex-pat Darin Mcfadyen – FreQ Nasty to anyone who’s felt the width of his basslines on dancefloors round the world – knows well that the shifting patterns of culture mean fun by the ton. For the last 12 years, Darin Mcfadyen been tinkering with the back end of rave culture and carving radical aural geometry out of uncut bassline material and diamond-tipped breakbeats. In zones like Peckham, Brixton, Whitechapel, where human interaction is at its most raw and hungry, FreQ Nasty has been crafting the sound of inner-city �� danger and excitement into �� some of the toughest dancefloor music of the millennium. �� Opening set by DJ Diggs. �� Tickets at Hemp & Company.

Wednesday, Oct. 29, 4 p.m. at the Nelson Municipal Library In the dark depths of the library dungeon (basement meeting room) haunting tales will be told, witches brew will be served and spooky, goopy games will be played at the library’s annual Halloween special. Only the brave and adventurous between the ages of six and 10 need attend. �� Wear a costume and prepare for stories that �� will make the hair rise on SUBMITTED the back of your neck. �� For more information �� or to register contact, �� The Tuques will feature at BlizzardFest.com, as Nancy at (250) 352-6333 The Tuques �� recording and performing they will soon be releas- or (250) 352-8283. Friday, Oct. �� 31 at The Royal artist Graham Tracey on ing details, including an on Baker the drums. Tracey, a pro- incredible line-up for this The Tuques are back fessional studio session year. Award-winning in Nelson at the Royal artist from New York, has The Tuques are largely this Halloween, calling all been a pivotal factor in based in Rossland and illustrator shows �� ghosts, vampires, witches, The Tuques’ new direc- perform mainly all-origi- work �� goblins, monsters, etc. tion. nal music. Their sound Now until Saturday, Nov. for foot-stomping good The Tuques are excit- is unique, offering “tasty 15 at the Nelson Municipal �� times. There will be priz- ed to announce their chops” from the banjo and Library, 602 Stanley St. es for best costumes, so 3rd Annual Blizzard mandolin, as well as the The Nelson Library �� SUBMITTED get freaky, get down, and Music Festival the end of raw, explosive vocal power is displaying the works �� attend. January 2009. Stay tuned of Sue Pepin. of illustrator Douglas B. DJ Czech Jones, whose works are Friday, Oct. 31 at the Spiritbar sure to inspire and delight Most underground-oriented Canadians living on folks of all ages. the west coast of Canada are familiar with the Jones has created illuslegendary Soul Kitchen weekly event at Tommy trations for editorial and Africa’s nightclub in Canada’s top ski and snowboard advertising clients around destination, Whistler, British Columbia. Few, howthe world, including The ever, recall that it was Shambhala favorite DJ.Czech Wall Street Journal and who introduced the event to BC over thirteen years Entertainment Weekly. ago. Indeed, today, Czech’s Soul Kitchen remains Children’s books include the longest running club night in Whistler, and conMadam President tinues to showcase some of the world’s renowned (Houghton Mifflin, 2004), DJ talent. Thus, Czech’s initial step into Canada’s It’s a Wonderful Life for Underground in 1989 has spawned a long prosperKids (Dutton, 2006) and ous career, for Czech has since become a household The Milkman (2007). name for breaks-lovers everywhere. The soft, warm illusDexter and Mr. Smith will perform in the back trations have a retro feel, room. Prizes for best costume. $15 at the door. evoking memories for parents while charming kids.

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Arthur Funkarelli

Friday, Oct. 31 at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 705 Vernon St. After a summer spent poolside at the Funkarelli house, the boys are waxing the boards for the upcoming ski season and getting juiced for another costumed

fall classic. They bill themselves as the the hardest partying and rocking crew west of Newfoundland and this year they’ve decided to finally share the famed Funkarelli stage with their friends in Hammerhead, another local crew. Tickets are $15.

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Arts & Entertainment Local author launches kids book Saturday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. at the Nelson Municipal Library Dear Toni is a new novel for children aged eight to 12 written by Blewett Resident Cyndi Sand-Eveland. Gene Tucks is a sixthgrader who dreads being the new kid at school. But what she dreads most is the hundred-day journalwriting assignment the teacher gives the class. As the journals will be locked in a vault to be opened by a sixth grade

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Drive If You Must

Saturday, Nov. 1 at The Royal on Baker Local electronic collaborators Drive If You Must be tuning up their Halloween bender stami-

na and collection of new songs. The band is headed to Summit Studios to record their second album next week, and will be playing heaps of this new material on the first.

Velisek talks at Touchstones

Thursday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon St. Slocan Valley artist Peter Velisek will speak about his paintings in his exhibition Malè události: Small events now showing at Touchstones Nelson. The exhibition is up until Sunday, Nov. 30.

The band will be joined by East shore producer, and Shambhala standout Psudaform opening with a solo electronic set. Tickets are at Eddy Music for $10.

Enchanted walk in Appledale

Friday, Oct. 31, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Appledale Hall, 6841 Highway 6 The Whole School, newly moved to the Appledale Hall, is hosting an enchanted walk for children aged two to seven. Parents interested in signing up their children should call Tara at (250) 2260042 to reserve a spot.

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class in 40 years, Gene decides to write to that imaginary person who will read her oh-so-boring journal. At first, Gene has trouble writing to someone in the future, but eventually Dear Nobody becomes Dear Somebody, who becomes Dear Toni, who grows to be a best friend and a good listener. And, as it turns out, there is much to tell, and none of it is boring. The author’s own artwork embellishes Gene’s journal writing, presented as quirky drawings by

Dances of Universal Peace

Saturday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Moving Centre, 533 Baker St, upstairs and Sunday, Nov. 2, 2:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Anglican Church Hall, Carbonate Street and Ward Street. Special guest leaders Tom and Diana Mariam Schmeling will lead a weekend of Dances of Universal Peace. Using the theme “Harvest the Beauty Within,” the weekend format will give participants the opportunity for an indepth experience the dances. Drop-ins by session are also welcome. The Dances of Universal Peace are a moving meditation practice involving simple movements and music shared in a circle. A dance leader, supported by musicians, teaches participants a chant and movements. No experience or partner is required. Bring non-marking indoor shoes and a water bottle. Sunday will include a dance session until 5 p.m. followed by a potluck supper until 7 p.m. Admission is by donation. For information call (250) 825-0012.

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a compulsive doodler. Sand-Eveland has worked with elementary-school children for the past 15 years as a teaching assistant, and has led storytelling and journal writing workshops. She has also worked as a freelance storyteller, children’s library assistant, and sign language interpreter. Dear Toni is her first book. The library event includes a talk and reading by the author, with a few surprises. – submitted

John Norris book launch

Sunday, Nov. 2, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Silverton Gallery in Silverton Noted Nelson author John Norris has written a new book, The Myrmidon Papers. A collection of familiar essays framed by two autobiographical stories, it has been published by Hawkeye Press and Hidden Garden Gallery in New Denver. Other books by John Norris are the Wo-Lee Stories (set in Nelson), Old Silverton, Historic Nelson and John’s Garden (with Patrizia Menton). Norris says his essays are not formal or academic but include “discussion of any topic that is of human interest, and examination of the writer’s own nature as a human being.” Norris will read from his book and inscribed copies are available for $20. Music will be played and refreshments served. Call Roger C. Lewis at (250) 358-2158 or John Norris at (250) 358-2514 for more information.

Under 19 film festival calls for submissions

Deadline is Friday, Nov. 7 Youth under 19 years of age from the Opening reception on Saturday, Nov. 1, West Kootenays are encouraged to sub6 p.m. until Sunday, Nov. 30 at Gallery mit their latest film creations to Rossland Council for Arts and Culture and the Kiosk, between the Scotiabank money Rossland Mountain Film Festival. machine and the bus stop at Ward and Provided they are appropriate for Baker Streets Gallery Kiosk presents Persons of young audiences, all films that are sub�� Interest, photographs by Fred Rosenberg, mitted are first adjudicated and later for it’s premier exhibition. � �� showcased at the festival on Saturday, Showcased will be Rosenberg’s recent Nov. 22. There are prizes to be won � �� street photographs, in situ portraits and including TV spots, cash and technical Shambhala shenanigans; no canoes in toys, for best film in the following cat�� the mist, waterfalls falling or Photoshop egories: drama, documentary, animation, sports/adventure and RDKB recycling. miracles, just Persons of Interest. �� Rosenberg’s film based black and In addition, the coveted audience choice white photographs have entertained award will be lavished upon the audiNelsonites since 1982 with their candid, ence-favourite the night of the screen�� ing. bittersweet undertones, never pretenThere is no cost to submit entries. tious, always empathetic, with heady combinations of geometric shape and Submission guidelines and entry forms �� evocative emotional states. and earthy are available at www.rosslandfilmfest. �� self-consciousness. Viewers are left with com. The festival will begin at noon a finish �� that is both crisp and refreshing. Dress�� warmly for the reception. Write Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Miners Hall in to fdr@netidea.com for more informa- Rossland. Admission is $3 at the door. No advance tickets are available. tion. ��

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Ongoing Events Wednesdays

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NEED INEXPENSIVE BIRTH CONTROL? Options for Sexual Health drop-in sexual health clinic. 333 Victoria St. 5:30-8pm. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS. Do you have a problem with food? Meet every Wednesday, 719 Vernon St., downstairs, 5:30 p.m. 1-800-611-5788. DROP IN GREIF SUPPORT GROUP. 7-9 p.m. at Broader Horizons, 905 Gordon Road, back door . The Nelson Scrabble Club meets Wednesdays at 1pm. For further info. please call 250-505-5583 WOMEN’S HOCKEY SCRIMMAGE at the old rink 8:30pm - 9:30pm $10 dropin fee. Full equipment required. Information: 250-359-7036 .

ULTIMATE GAMES drop in at Lakeside soccer field. Bring a light or dark shirt 3:30 p.m. 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 WORSHIP, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Slocan, 2:00 p.m. All welcome. UNITY CENTRE of the Kootenays, 905 Gordon Rd. Broader Horizons. Back door, 11 a.m. Everyone welcome. ALCOHOLICSANONYMOUSSund ay Morning Heritage Meeting. !0am 701 Front St. Community Service Building, Nelson. 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

Thursdays DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING� TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon Meetings, Lunch Bunch at Noon. Into Action Big Book Study at 8pm. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St., Nelson ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30p.m. Located at 333 Victoria Street, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 BIBLE STUDY JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 6:30 p.m., 560 Baker St., Suite #3. Ever yone welcome. . SIGNING CHOIR (sign language) 3:30 at NDYC, 608 Lake St. www.ndyc.com ULTIMATE GAMES drop in at Lakeside soccer field, Bring a light or dark shirt. 5:00pm NELSON BADMINTON CLUB 79pm at the Mary Hall Gym. For information call Anne at 3527536.

Fridays GENDER OUTLAWS, a support & social group for trans & gender variants. 354-5362.

Saturdays WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Noon meeting at The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Saturday at 1pm. For further info. please call 250505-5583

Sundays WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822. TIBETAN BUDDHIST MEDITATION 10-11:30 a.m. Open to everyone, beginners welcome. 6425 Sproule Creek Rd. Nelson. 352-2455. 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

Mondays 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. F-Troop Meeting 8pm The Cellar. 717A Vernon St., Nelson REDFISH ADULT BADMINTON Mon Thurs 7 - 9 PM $3 drop $20 two night week. Join us for more details. Mt. Sentinel School South Slocan BADMINTON Mon Wed 7:30 359-7610 NELSON BADMINTON CLUB 7-9pm at the Mary Hall Gym. For information call Anne at 352-7536.

Tuesdays PARENT & CHILD TIME at the Harrop Hall. !0am - 12 noon Information: Lesley 825-0140 ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria Street, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING� TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon Meetings: Lunch Bunch at Noon and open meeing at 6pm. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St., Nelson YOUNG FELLOWS OFF BOOZE AlAnon Meeting 8pm. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St., Nelson “DRUMMING FROM THE HEART” Community Drum Circle with Kim Massé. North Shore Hall 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. $7.00 kimmasse@shaw.ca 505-2684

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Sunday Nov 2

AREA H ALL CANDIDATES meeting about slocan Park, public process and other local issues. Winlaw hall 7pm.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AGM, Under Nelson library 7 p.m. New board members and volunteers welcome. Kathy 250-357-2126 DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE 2:30 - 5 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. at the Anglican Church Hall (Carbonate St at Ward) with guest leaders Tom and Diana Mariam Schmeling from Corvallis, MT. Potluck supper 5 - 7 p.m.. Part of a dance deepening weekend -- see also Saturday, November 1. By donation. Bring non-marking indoor footwear and a water bottle. Information: 825-0012. NELSON NORDIC SKI CLUB SKI SWAP & Pre-Season Membership Drive, 701 Railway Street, Nelson. Ski Swap Drop Off 9-10 a.m., AGM 10-11 a.m., Swap 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CHANT VESPERS, ever y 3rd Sunday of the month 7 p.m. St. Saviour’s, Ward & Silica. Visit www.studiocanilena.com 3522338

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Thursday Oct 30

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 Poznikof f putting on the Ritz and Wild Women Wednesdays at Finleys Irish Pub Rylan plays solo fingerstyle guitar at Max & Irmas. Delicious food + Tasty tunes = Great times! 6 until 9!OPEN STAGE at The Royal on Baker, 9:30 p.m. hosted by Estevan. Everyone welcome!

LIVE (ever y 2nd and 4th Saturday) at Nelson’s live jazz venue, The Library Lounge, located in the historic Hume Hotel, the Incomparable Hume Quartet. Jude Davidson sings classic songs & originals, 6-9 p.m. at Max & Irma’s Restaurant. Good food and music.

NELSON ALL CANDIDATES meeting hosted by the west kootenay ecosociety 7pm at the Hume Room.

Thurs. Oct. 30 DAM UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC Open Stage, Thursdays, 9 p.m. hosted by Estevan, Dam Inn, South Slocan. FRESH THURSDAY WITH DJ BRYX. Spirit Bar, Hume Hotel.

Fri. Oct. 31 Ar thur Funkarelli annual Halloween Bash at Finley’s Irish Pub and Grill, Opening band: Hammerhead. Tix $15 DJ TERRANTINO Top 40 retro at The Spiritbar

Sat. Nov. 1 Never Enough, Frank Brooke and Kiesza entertain unpluggedat Ellisons Indoor Market & Cafe, 12-3. DRIFTWOOD (MARV WALKER AND DAN OBRADOVIC) play conteporar y classics at the Balfour Beach Inn, 5:30 p.m. Costume Party with Live Music by Pure Blend 7:30 pm Cedar Creek Cafe, Winlaw $5 Drive if You Must, local electrunk at the Royal on Baker. Psudaform opening with a solo electronic set. Tickets $10

Sun. Nov. 2 SARAH AND RICH Per form soulful jazz standards in a pleasant lounge setting. Every Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Redfish Grill at 479 Baker St. THE TRUMAN SHOW for brunch and Nikko plays evenings at Nelson’s live jazz venue, The Library Lounge, located in the historic Hume Hotel.

Mon. Nov. 3 SARAH McGLYNN & RICH RABNETT live at The Library Lounge, located in the historic Hume Hotel. 6-10 p.m.

Tues. Nov. 4 Live Open Stage at Finley’s Irish Pub, everyone welcome. LISTEN TO THE SWEET SOUNDS of Nikko ever y Tuesday at Fusion, on Baker Street. 7-10 p.m.

Wed. Nov. 5 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

Thurs. Nov. 6 DAM UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC Open Stage, Thursdays, 9 p.m. hosted by Estevan, Dam Inn, South Slocan. FRESH THURSDAY WITH DJ BRYX. Spirit Bar, Hume Hotel.

Friday Oct 31 . THE HALLOWEEN JOURNEY at the Nelson Waldorf School 57:30, outdoor event, bring bag, reservation required 250-3526919 CELEBRATE the (re)union of Isis Exotica & Homo Divinus, evening of yumminess & service samplers to 7 pm 582 Ward St. SPECIAL HALLOWEEN UTIMATE Frisbee drop in game. 6pm Queen Elizabeth Park. Costumes welcome!

Saturday Nov 1 BUILDING A PAINTING class with Ted Wallace, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre #3 - 320 Vernon St. Alley Entrance. TEA and BAZAAR 1-4 p.m. $5 each includes sandwiches and sweets Come with a friend and relax. Novelties , baking and smiles! Anglican Church Memorial Hall (enter Ward & Carbonate St.) CROSSWORD BOOK LAUNCH with puzzle authors Barbara Olson and Dave Macleod, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.. at Otter Books in Nelson (398 Baker Street). DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE 7 - 9:30 p.m. at the Moving Centre (533 Baker St, upstairs) with guest leaders Tom and Diana Mariam Schmeling from Corvallis, MT. Part of a dance deepening weekend -- see also Sunday, November 2. By donation. Bring non-marking indoor footwear and a water bottle. Information: 825-0012. ART SHOW OPENING: PERSONS OF INTEREST, an exhibition by Fred Rosenberg of recent Nelson photographs at Galler y Kiosk 352-2129 8TH ANNUAL HARROP Christmas Crafts Fair 10am-4pm. Homemade treats, concession, door prize at 3:30pm. $2 admission, proceeds donated to Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Fund. Info call Nancy at 250-229-4705

Wednesday Nov 5 SENIOR CITIZENS’ BRANCH #51 Monthly Meeting Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. 717 Vernon Street, Nelson.

Thursday Nov 6 ARTIST TALK: Slocan Valley artist Peter Velisek will speak about his paintings in his exhibition Malè události: Small events at Touchstones Nelson. 7pm

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Be aware of your body and avoid repetitive strain injuries Does your work or hobby involve movements that are repeated throughout the day? If so you may be at risk of developing repetitive strain injury (RSI) also known as occupational overuse syndrome or cumulative trauma disorder. RSI can be the result of the overuse of tools, such as computer keyboard or musical instruments or other activities that require repeated movements. Increased emotional stress has also been thought to be a causative factor of RSI. It can affect the muscles, tendons and nerves of the hands, arms, shoulders, neck and upper back. RSI can take months or years to develop. Symptoms of RSI include recurring pain, numbness/tingling and /or weakness of the areas specified above. Common conditions that can be seen with RSI are carpel tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, bursitis, golfer’s elbow and rotator cuff syndrome. If you have or are currently suffering with RSI there are a few things you can do to help remedy this situation. Assessing your workstation, you may need to have an occupational therapist come in to evaluate your workspace and suggest any changes that need to be made. Taking frequent breaks and stretching

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There’s a risk that jobs that entail typing, like Stephanie LeClair’s at the Express office, could lead to repetitive strain injuries.

lets your tense muscles and tendons relax. Keeping yourself warm can also help (a lot of RSI sufferers are in highly air conditioned areas). Some activities that can benefit RSI are tai chi, yoga, walking, swimming and meditation. It is important to identify RSI sooner than later, if left untreated RSI can become disabling. Acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractic and physiotherapy can all be beneficial in treating and preventing RSI.

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. Shauna Robertson is a registered acupuncturist practicing at the Community First Health Coop. She enjoys treating a wide range of conditions including acute and chronic pain, women’s health issues and pediatrics. She can be reached at (250) 352-2167 or shauna@anhc.ca

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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

Physical Problems & Nothing has worked? Give me call and let’s get moving! Call Hilary ......................................354-7616

Ayurveda

Homeopathy

Michele P. Greco, Ayur. Practitioner, RMT, AAHE......352-5343

Art Therapy

Clearwater Art Therapy ............................................ 505-1100

Astrology

Sharon O’Shea, Astrological Readings .................... 352-2455

Body Piercing

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

Chiropractic

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

Coaching

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

• CORE WAR _______________________ Sit-ups? Crunches? The stability ball? Explore the best way to trim the waistline in this 3 hour session. Sunday, November 9, 9 am - 12 pm $20 — Please Pre-register

• DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS _________ This drawing course will focus on developing an individual style based on fun exploration in a variety of mediums. Monday and Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 pm Starting November 3

• DEEP WATER AQUAFUSION _________ Enjoy a full body workout in the water Tuesday and Thursday 6 - 7 pm Register Today. Class starts November 4

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Colonics

Hydrotherapy, Living Foods, Coaching ..................... 352-6419

Counselling & Consultation

Hair Care

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

Herbalist

Janice Poloway, Certified Iridologist, Herbalist ...... 551-4528 Margo MacLaren DHom ............................................. 354-7072

Hypnotherapy

Sharon Best, Certified Adv. Hypnotherapist ............ 354-7750

Massage Services

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 Galena-DeepT,Swedish,Lomi,structl Shalimar ...................354-4408

Nutritionists

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

Pharmacy

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

Pilates

Kootenai Pilates 540 Baker St. ................................ 352-1600

Registered Massage Therapists

Daniel Voykin, RMT 523 Josephine ...c509-0345 o352-0459

Reiki

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

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

Shiatsu

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Spas

Susan Grimble, Classes/Sessions Learn to move! .. 352-3449 Judy Katz, GCFP, Private & Group Lessons ..............352-3319

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

Social Work

Val Amies, BSW, RSW, Counselor .............................505-8044 Mountain Waters Spa, 205 Victoria St............................352-3280 Shalimar Spa, located at the Prestige Inn ............. 354-4408

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Briefly Bellyfit fusion fitness classes

Wednesdays, Nov. 5 to Dec. 3, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Moving Centre, 533 Baker St. Experience the fitness fusion system designed for women that is weeping the nation. Bellyfit incorporates belly dancing, bollywood, bhangra and African dance influences in addition to a

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Fresh roasted pumpkin seeds are not only a fun Halloween ritual, they are one of the most highly nutritious seeds around. A source of healthy fats and plant sterols, pumpkin seeds are good for your heart. They also pack a lot of

minerals. They are a great source of zinc and are one of the best vegetable sources of iron, making them a good snack for people with higher iron needs like athletes and pregnant women. Roast them for a short time at a

low temperature – 160-170ºF (about 75ºC) for 15 to 20 minutes – to preserve their healthy oils. If you are watching your weight, limit your portion to a quarter cup. Like other nuts and seeds, pumpkin seeds are high in calories.

Tara Stark is a registered dietitian who specializes in helping people optimize their nutritional wellness and prevent diet related chronic diseases. For more information e-mail tara.stark@gmail.com or phone (250) 505-9854.

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Thank you so much to all who helped make the event a success! Special thanks to: Jocelyn and Sheryl from Waves on the Lake, Lauren from Renaissance Hair Co., Jessica and Brenda from The Parlour, Kim Veale and Cheryl McLeod. The Express, Mountain FM, Kootenay Coop Radio, the Nelson Star, Barb Cloutier, Bonnie Piderman, Eddy Music, Rosslyn Campen, The Bronze Peacock, the Stone Spa, Hazeldean Gallery, Waves on the Lake, Full Circle Cafe, Evolution, Chuckleberry Lane and Ernie Mason. Thanks to my family and friends for all their love and support -- and for putting up with my craziness in pulling this day together! See you all next year, Anne www.anniesboutique.ca

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Youth support Africa and local charities this Halloween Celebrate Africa’s Halloween food drive

Friday, Oct. 31 around Nelson “Be the change you wish to see in the world,” said Mahatma Gandhi. These are the words that L.V. Rogers Celebrate Africa Group lives by. The purpose of Celebrate Africa – a

student run organization – is to raise awareness and funds for social justice and peace initiatives both locally and internationally. This Halloween, youth are hosting their second annual Halloween food drive for the Nelson Food Cupboard. They will collect non-perishable food items from students this week in school. On Halloween

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night they will ask community members for food donations rather than treats. Some suggestions for non perishable items are: granola bars, pastas, grains, dried legumes and fruits, and of course canned goods. More events to follow as they continue to fundraise for war affected children in Yamandu, Sierra Leone.

Rosemont Park Bike park, playing field and parking lot additions could cost $380,000 by Chris Shepherd The latest plan for Rosemont Park has something for everyone. The park, also known as Art Gibbon Memorial Park, has been an ongoing project of the Nelson Kiwanis and Kinsmen for over 17 years. The service clubs hit a bit of a snag in their management of the park in 2006 when they started to widen some of the foot-beaten trails that wind their way through the heavily wooded parcel of land near Nelson’s golf course. The public outcry led the service clubs and City of Nelson to draw up a series of plans and eventually to host a series of public meetings to gather public input on how the park should be developed, if at all. The result of all that

work was delivered to council at their Monday, Oct. 20 committee of the whole meeting. Barry Turner, supervisor for public works and parks for the City, laid out the plans he and the service clubs came up with. “There’s a lot of people who would like the park left alone and we’ve tried to accommodate them,” Turner told council. Roughly two thirds of the park, largely on the north end along West Richards Street, has been left alone. Added to the park will be a 34,386 square foot playing field on an existing clearing and a 44,000 square foot mountain bike park. That area has some small trees growing on it. The plan would also add a parking lot off of West Beasley Street, but another parking lot, off Choquette

Avenue, has been dropped from the plans. A fence would set the bike park off from the rest of the park, partly to keep walkers from inadvertently walking in the way of speeding mountain bikes, and partly to stop the youth from building jumps elsewhere in the park. “The children are quite constructive,” Turner told council, drawing appreciative laughter from a group of mountain bikers who also attended the meeting. Turner estimates the total project would cost $382,934 and the City’s share would come to between $250,000 to $190,000, depending if the parking lot would be paved. Taxation, fundraising and volunteer work would pay for the park. Council might approve the plans at their Monday, Nov. 3 council meeting.

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Seniors, pass on your knowledge to later generations Federal “Class Act” funding to provide resources for volunteer seniors involved in school programs became available to Gordon Sargent School in April of this year. Four seniors signed on last spring to share their time, general knowledge and caring attitudes with the primary-level students. They were able to work with staff and students in student-centred projects. All four expressed satisfaction with their interaction with the students, and three of them are continuing their role at the school this year. Rosemont School

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staff want to develop their own program with volunteer seniors. The available funds are the result of a grant proposal submitted by the Seniors’ Co-ordinating Society (SCS). Seniors who volunteer for the

program will be covered by the liability insurance held by the SCS. They will be required to have a criminal background check done, and to attend a two-hour orientation session presented by the SCS. A federally-funded “Grand-friends” reading program that brought seniors into several Nelson-area schools existed in the past. It continues today, without the federal funds, in South Nelson School, and perhaps some others. The terms of reference for the Class Act program activities are much more open-ended

than were the Grandfriends’ allowable activities. Process and relationships will be the focus of the volunteers’ interaction with the students. Seniors can expect to work one-on-one and in small group situations with the students. The time commitment per day and per week is determined by the volunteer. The time of day has some flexibility, too, although subject schedules impose their own structure. If you want to volunteer, or if you just want more information, please call Sandra Holland, Project Co-ordinator, at (250) 352-6008.

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.

Know the difference between a collection and clutter Are you that person that has become a collector? Obsessed with figurines, a colour, a particular animal or old toys? Have your family and friends found out your obsession and now you have matching clocks, mugs or calendars? Must you have it all? Filling up every space in your home to display it? To avoid letting your collection overwhelm your life and your space, it’s important to understand: when an obsession with items become clutter. Peter Walsh, professional Organizer from TLC’s Clean Sweep, made a great point on Oprah a while back, stating, “The line between collectables and clut-

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ter is razor thin, just because you have a lot of things that are the same doesn’t make it a collection.” Now, what exactly is a collection? As Walsh would say, it is something that you honour, love and enjoy.

Unfortunately, I’ve seen many homes run over by obsessions over items. The family can’t have a home office they need because the spare room is filled with boxes of grandma’s old china, Uncle Jim’s baseball cards, or even collectable teddy bears. If your collection means that much to you, display it properly, with an understanding of your particular home’s limits. Yes, it would be nice to have a thousand snow globes but you have to make sacrifices if you live in a 900 square foot house. Understand that less is more. It’s not necessary to own every item; instead collect the most valuable or cherished ones. You want people to walk into your home

Jen Heale is the owner of Neat-Organizing and Decluttering Service and a member of POC (Professional Organizers of Canada). You may contact Jen directly with organizing questions to organized@neatnelson.com or 551-NEAT(6328).

and say, “Wow, what a beautiful collection!” Not, “Wow is his/her home ever cluttered!” If there’s no way that you’ll minimize your collection, rotate it, that is display a few items and store the rest. It’s time to go and tame your collection before it transforms into clutter.

FRANCIS ERNEST IRELAND June 17, 1920 - October 20, 2008

rancis Ernest Ireland, “Ernie”, of Cranbrook passed away peacefully in the East Kootenay Regional Hospital on Monday, October 20th, after a long struggle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Ernie was born in Wycliffe, B.C and lived with his family in New Westminster, B.C. prior to joining the Air force in 1939. Ernie returned home injured at the end of the war. Ernie worked primarily in the forest industry on Vancouver Island, Golden and Nelson, B.C. He retired to Cranbrook with his wife Margaret in 1986. Ernie maintained a lifelong affiliation with the 458 squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force to which he was posted during the war and he was a member of the United Church of Canada, the legion, the Masons and AA. Ernie is survived by his sister Mary (Arthur) Winstanley of Trail, British Columbia and family; his three daughters: Selina (Curtis) Buck of Calgary, Alberta, Patricia (David) Stock of Cranbrook, British Columbia, Vicky Adams of Cranbrook, British Columbia; 5 grandchildren: Erin Buck, Lonnie Adams, Christie (Whitney) Strong and family, Jennifer (Nathan) Sievert and family, Justin Bentley as well as many dear friends. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret; son Donnie; brother Harry and sister Anne. Ernie will be fondly remembered for his sharp mind, his charm and his great love for life, family and friends. A memorial service was held in Cranbrook on Saturday, October 25th at 11:00am, at McPherson’s Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers those wishing to remember Ernie may do so with donations to: The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund, 803 Cranbrook Street North, Cranbrook, British Columbia V1C 3S2 or to: The Salvation Army, (Christmas Families), 533 Slater Road, Cranbrook, British Columbia V1C 4Y5, or to: The East Kootenay Regional Hospital, 13 – 24th Avenue North, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 3H9. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

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Sports & Recreation Briefly Open house for the Kootenay Swim Club

Sunday, Nov. 2, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex The Kootenay Swim Club, under the coaching of Chris Wright, invites all swimmers, parents and athletes in the central Kootenay region, to an open house. The opportunity to share ideas regarding the structure of the club, pose questions and offer services to the Kootenay Swim Club are all welcomed. As well, the chance to choose the official

colours and mascot/logo for the swim club will be available for potential swimmers in attendance. This will be the first of two open houses, in an effort to raise awareness and interest for a competitive swim club within the central Kootenay region.

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The team hosts the Beaver Valley Nitehawks on Friday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. before hitting the road. Their next home game is Friday, Nov. 14. Results so far: Friday, Sept. 26 – Beaver Valley 2 at Nelson 6

Sunday, Sept. 28 – Nelson 1 at Spokane 4 Friday, Oct. 3 – Nelson 4 at Creston 1 Saturday, Oct. 4 – Princeton 1 at Nelson 5 Wednesday, Oct. 8 – Castlegar 3 at Nelson 5 Friday, Oct. 10 – Chase 2 at Nelson 4 Saturday, Oct. 11 – Summerland 2 at Nelson 4 Friday, Oct. 17 – Fernie 3 at Nelson 2 Saturday, Oct. 18 – Nelson 5 at Castlegar 4, SO Friday, Oct. 24, – Nelson 4 at Revelstoke 1 Saturday, Oct. 25 – Nelson 6 at Chase 2 Sunday, Oct. 26 – Nelson 6 at Sicamous 1

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Submit your FREE reader classified online www.expressnews.ca Deadline: Thursday noon! Announcements BUCK BRANNAMAN HORSEMANSHIP Clinic, November 15 and 16, 2008, High River, Alberta. First ever clinic in Canada. Spectator ticket information at www. KeithStewart.ca. Call 403-601-7370; Denice@KeithStewart.ca. E XPERIENCED ORGAN, ELECTRONIC PIANO & keyboard repairman coming to your area. Please call Brian toll free at 1-888256-8188 to book an appointment in advance. A BIG THANK you to everyone for your love and support to Bubbles the Clown during the summer on Baker Street and at other events. Look forward to seeing you next year! Love, Bubbles & Trouble LEARN MORE ABOUT Michelle Mungall, the youngest candidate for the Nelson-Creston NDP nomination. www.michellemungall.com

Business Opportunities A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN a pet food business - High quality cat/ dog food. Excellent returns, exclusive territories. For more information Call Julie Mutch toll-free 1-877-738-3287 Ext. 217 or (604) 518-7706, www. ripleesranch.com. MONEY MAKER - Local route, no selling on your part. For more info call 1-866-821-2569. SUCCESS IS CALLING your name! Victorian Pleasure Parties is expanding. Have you imagined yourself owning a business? Come check us out and have fun at the same time! Free product giveaways. Register now 1866-622-4117 or www.victorianpleasure.com/ultimatepartytour.html. WORK AT HOME ONLINE - Start a real home-based business. Work when you want. Apply online and start today! www.wfhbc.com. EXCITING NEW CAREER & business opportunity awaits you! Learn more at www.mcguffysnews.com. Call 306-446-2710 to start down the road to freedom & financial success. ENTREPRENEURS WANTED SEEKING 5 Motivated Individuals to expand business in Nelson area. Lucrative income, full training provided. Call for details: 250-368-7660 A POPULAR LOCALLY BASED INTERNET STORE importing and selling exquisite linens of modern and ancient wood block designs. This family run business, with local and international customers, provides both income and freedom to enjoy life in the Kootenays. Priced to sell $65K, includes sophisticated web, large customer base, and a warehouse room of stock. www.tamarind store.com Call 250, 352 9577

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FP SENSORY MUSICAL Vibrating Bouncer $40; FP Deluxe Jumperoo $50; Graco Baby Einstein Swing $75; Graco Harmony Highchair $55; Safety 1st Fold-up Booster Seat $20; Baby Bjorn carrier (navy)$50. Photos & details emailed upon request. 250.509.1021 INFANT CARSEAT/BASE $40, Pack’n’play with bassinet and change table insert. $60 (250)352-0049 WANTED: CHARIOT X-COUNTRY ski attachment. Call Sophia 250-352-2116

HOLIDAY BAZAAR, NELSON United Church. Saturday November 15th 10am-12noon - muffins and coffee $3. 12:30pm-2:30pm - High Tea $4. Bake Table; holiday decorations; surprise boxes. Silica @ Josephine.

HUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST for Heavy Civil Contractor, permanent full-time in Hardisty, Alberta. 240 employees. See www.gregscontracting. com/employment for details. Fax 403342-2048 or gcsreception@telus.net. DISCONNECTED? RECONNECT AND get your first month Free! Limited time offer! Internet and long distance. No credit checks, fast connections. Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-3362274; www.phonefactory.ca CHILDCARE COVERAGE/DINNER PREPARATION needed 2x per week i Fairview, usually Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2:45 - 5:45 pm. Car required. Please call 352-9303 ARE YOU INTERESTED in doing childcare in your home? The Childcare Resource and Referral (CCRR) program can support you. For registration requirements and information call 250-352-0407 VAN / FL ATDECK LE ASE OPERATORS Join Our Family Established Transport Company located in the West Kootenays currently has openings for Van and Flatdeck Lease Operators. No need to move stay where you live. Runs in BC/ AB and Western US. Benefits: Trucks home most weekends Paid twice per month direct deposit No hidden charges Paid in CDN funds Plate financing available Benefits available All FSC paid to Lease Operator Requirements: Must be able to freely cross US/CDN Border. Have late model tractor under 244” Wheelbase. All applicants interested in joining our winning team please call toll-free 877 825-4311 SNOW PLOWING WANTED for small commercial property in Nelson. 250-352-9769 CAREER OPPORTUNITY AT Mountain Waters Spa! We are seeking an experienced Acupuncturist and Bodyworker. Must be registered with CTCMA and NHPC. Bring resume to 205 Victoria Street. INDEPENDENT ELECTRICIAN TO replace security lights. call Phil 3523758 MANAGER NEEDED FOR playground upgrade project. P/T contract. Experience needed. email svecac@telus.net by Oct 31.

LOST, BLUE HAND-KNIT mitts, I don’t know where. 352-3400 CAMERA LOST/TAKEN PLEASE return. 8.1 MP SONY DSC-W100; Nelson Police, 505-3365 or my car

K2 PONTOON SKIS (189cm) - used 2 seasons. Come with Salmon 912 Ti bindings - $500. Call 357-2119 THE BEST SIMS bindings and a hardly worn pair of wsize6 Reichle snowboard boots $150. Jennie 3547812 CLAWFOOT BATH TUB for sale. Needs refinishing. Vintage condition. First reasonable offer takes it. 250354-3382 4 TABTOP CURTAIN panels 48”Wx84”L $40.00, Roman Shade 70”Wx72”L $40.00, Maytag Washing machine $75.00 (250)352-0955. USED AND TESTED Solar system batteries, Nelson 551-3500 2 WINMAU DARTBOARDS in great condition, full compliment darts, backplate, $100, 304-5391 CHEAP/FREE! ROWING MACHINE, X-COUNTRY skis, beer equipment, coffee maker, tires, DVD player, bifold doors, storm doors, retro light fixture, more. 352-0144 SEPTO BAK, VERY large box. New. $50 250-359-7110 F/S: PANASONIC 24P DVX100a video camera, Good Condition. $1400! Call tam at 505-6205 OAK ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 6’x5’ $150, large wood stove $150,160GPM Yamaha water pump 250-304-4731 KENMORE DRYER (WHITE) $100.00. Kenmore dishwasher (white) $100.00. Rarely used. Phone 250- 825-4207 ORGANIC WINE? MAKE your own at the Art Of Brewing, 614 Railway Street, 352-3711 DEVINCI HYBRID BIKE, $300. Salomon, Vans snowboard boots, sz 9.5, 10.5, $75. Kenmore dryer,$50. (250)505-6600 WOODEN FRAME WINDOWS 6x6/ thermopane two of them. Three others all reasonably priced. Call 250693-5636 NICE WOOD STOVE, for cooking with, water reservoir, white enamel. Must sell. Make offer 250-304-4558

CRIB FOR SALE: turned wood, new matress, converts to daybed. Great condition. $100 Andrea 352-2025

Children BRAND NEW HARDLY USED Bugaboo Stroller with all extras included. $500 250 352 4690 MIELE CHILD’S BIKE for sale. $55. Barely used. Suitable for 3-5 year olds. Larry 505-5856

Christmas Craft Faires EXCITING ‘NEW’ 14TH Country Craft Faire. Hume Hotel Fri. Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sat. Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sun. Nov. 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone 352-5027. Admission $1.00. You can also join us for Tea and support Nelson & Area Friends of the Family $5 including Craft Faire admission. NOW BOOKING BALFOUR Hall’s “One and Only” Christmas Craft Faire. Saturday, November 15. Information 250-229-5265

Computers HAVE AN EPSON C86 Printer? I have ink cartridges for free and some for cheap. 354-3793 WILL TRADE, LIKE NEW intel iMAC for mac laptop odymer@hotmail.com 250-265-3354 I WOULD LIKE to trade a 20”intel iMac for a mac laptop samish year 250-265-3354 dave. PC ITEMS, OFFERS: http://raiden1701.blogspot.com/, 365-3538, Jordan, Castlegar MAC IBOOK G4 Laptop. New hardrive and battery excellent shape. $550. 250 352 5781

Free HANDS-ON HEALING FOR pain and stress. Free drop-in sessions Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon. #210-507 Baker, Karen Logan 250-505-9748 EPSON 660 COLOR printer. Extra ink cartridge. Good working order. 250-226-7103 FREE PALLETS (ABOUT 12). Call 352-3364. 23IN TV GOOD condition 10ft aluminum dish +reciever complete pack in good working condition 250-365-5608 20+ CHILDREN’S VIDEOS for free 250-352-0955 20 HEAVY PLASTIC LEGO block looking paintball bunkers approx 2’x4’x2’ must pick up. 229-4474 FOR YOUR FREE Regal catalogue call Gail 250 352 4620

Furniture BRAND NEW URBAN Leather chaise lounge, chocolate brown. New $637 including taxes. Asking $500. 352-7035. FOR SALE ENTERTAINMENT unit fits 27” tv lots of storage $30.00 obo 359-7937 or teresajr@telus.net BEAUTIFUL SOLID MAPLE six drawer dresser (from Country Furniture). Cost $750, asking $500. Call 354-4665. HONEY FINISH WOOD crib in great condition. Only used for 1 child. $50.00 250.509.0767 or 250.352.0720 SOFA & LOVESEAT $450, Sofa & Two Chairs $300, Antique Loveseat $350. 250-229-4544 UNIQUE ENGLISH WALNUT country table, drop-leaf, classic lines, c1830’s. $150. 250-352-6086 70’S STYLE COLONIAL couch and chair, floral pattern, foldout bed with storage.$150 OBO 250-229-4718 MOVING SOLID OAK 3-drawer TV armoire, like new. $350 firm. 250825-9310

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Health & Fitness LOST EVERY EXCUSE to lose weight. The first 20 pounds are on Herbal Magic. Sign up by November 7th and save $150. herbalmagic.com. CROSSBOW RESISTANCE EXERCISE equipment (like Bowflex), new paid $900.00 selling $375.00 250-229-4939 DR. MICHAEL SMITH (TCM) is now accepting new patients. Offering services in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Nutritional and Functional Medicine. Over 10 years experience. Call 250-352-0459

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EXPERIENCED OFFSET PRESS Operator for colour Heidleberg Presses in modern New Brunswick plant. Other press experience an asset. Fax 1-506-433-2894; Phone: 1-506-433-2877; E-mail: rainbow1@nbnet.nb.ca. www.rainbowprinting.ca.

Home & Garden WANTED-SPOILED HAY OR straw. Please call 1-250-505-5100 FREE CLEAN FILL ready for pickup. Kenmore Dishwasher, only 2yrs old. Perfect condition, $250, 250.825.3421

House Sitting FAMILY FROM HAIDA Gwaii coming to Nelson to have their Baby. Looking for a housesit in/close to Nelson in January & February. Please contact Estrella at 250 626-9389 or solunaearth@gmail.com. Open to house trade also, great winter surfing, 5 min walk from north beach. EXPERIENCED MATURE HOUSE/ PET sitter available December onwards. I have many local references. Long term Nelson 250-3544075

Lost & Found FOUND: PENDANT, IN Nelson in front of Royal Bank. Identify to claim 509-1941 LOST: BRIGHT GREEN puffy vest. Somewhere along Ward, Latimer and Observatory. Call 250-359-7220. LOST: SMALL WOODEN box with initials PJC on bottom. Reward for return. Call 250-509-0173

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. AT LAST! AN iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/ U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, sulfur, smell, manganese from well water. Since 1957. Phone 1-800-BIG IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com. 3 CORDS DRY FIREWOOD (2 white pine, 1 birch) You pick up $450. Phone 250-354-4558 PING PONG TABLE with net and paddles $50 delivered. table and chairs $30 352-2791 YAKIMA SKYBOX 16 Cargo box - new, only used for a few months. $550 obo 250-352-2510 PROJECTOR PANASONIC PTAE900U. Like new. $3000.00 new. $1300 obo. Screen avail. 505-4285 DRUM KIT, 5 piece, cymbals/stands, well loved. 500$ OBO. 352-0133 ABOUT 400 USED red building bricks and some concrete bricks for sale by offer. 250-352-9245 MOVING: BED, SOFA, bookcase, TV, kids’ stuff, stereo system, desk, computer, picnic table, dresser, 250226-6860. BURTON CLASH SNOWBOARD 160”, Custom bindings, Burton Hail boots size 10, used once, $600. 250352-6625. 3 PANEL SHOJI screen. $50. Phone 250-352-2251 WORN WINCH 8,000 lbs $300 obo 352-7962 RIFE’S-300 SAVAGE MODEL 99, 30-06 Husqvarna with scope, 30-30 Winchester model 94. 352-6221 SPEEDAIRE 20 GALLON tank aircompressor, like new 7 ft. blade for 3-point tractor hitch. 250-359-7177 WILDERNESS 5TH WHEEL, door & screen. Excellent condition $250. Total Gym 1000 exercisers $100. obo’s 354-1192 45 GALLON METAL food grade drums with lids. $20.00 each or 2 for $30.00 359-6981 DOUBLECROSS TOWERS TO fit Yakima roof racks for Dodge Caravan. Paid $165. Asking $100. Ph 250-352-7035. PFAFF 2104 EMBROIDERY/ SEWING machine. Incl. Instruction tape, hat hoop & more. $2600.00 obo Penny 352-2433 SCARPA SPIRIT 3 Ski Touring Boots (size 26.5) - used one season - $325. Call 357-2119

NEW WINDOWS: METALCLAD, wood interior, low-E, argon. 39.5”x84”($300), 53.5x53.5($250), 27.5x71 ($200), 33.5x43.5 ($250), Rake-47x50 ($250). 509-1180 AIR COMPRESSOR C/W7GAL tank $40 250-365-5608 CHAMPION JUICER $225, couch/ chair $150, dehumidifier $90 Phone 250-608-0094 ULTRAMATIC GENIUS ELECTRIC hospital style bed with remote. New $3200 now $800 obo. Roger 250352-3666 FOUR 30” BIFOLD doors, half-louvered, stained black, $10 each; bottle corker, $3. 250-352-6762 RETAIL GARMENT RACKS for sale. round, three-way and four-way styles, chrome, some on wheels $40-$50 250-352-9977 FIREPLACE INSERT WITH blower $100, large cooler $30. WANTED 34” french door 352-0013

Misc. Wanted APPLE JUICE JUGS - looking for clean glass jugs with lids for wine making. 352-5663 WANTED: BRIO OR brio-compatible track and trains. Prefer wooden or metal trains. Barb Cyr: 353-7691 REFUNDABLE BOTTLES/CANS NEEDED by 7 year Boy donating 100% of money to Nelson Hospital. Appreciated! 825-9536 WANTED - NIKON SB 600 flash ph 250-354-0323 LOOKING FOR A used pottery wheel. please contact Mythra 250

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Misc. Wanted ARTISAN BAKER WANTS to trade great bread for homegrown garlic. Anthony 250-225-3296 WANTED FOR PURCHASEBoathouse on Kootenay waterfront. Please call 250-359-6803. WANTED FRENCH DOOR interior 34”, For sale large cooler $40. 3520013 FIREWOOD FOR SALE. $150/cord. Call 250 505 2028. Includes delivery within the Nelson area. FOR SALE $150.00, 4X8 pool table with balls & cues. 250-352-9673. LITTLE TIKE: (CHAIR) booster seat, easel, step 2 frog sandbox, and child carrier for a bike. 250-359-8108

Music & Dance FOR SALE BACH student trumpet with mute, excellent condition $300.00 Phone 359-7163 MUSIC EQUIPMENT FOR sale: Leave message and phone number. 352-5067 FOR SALE: 1 Trumpet & 2 violins. Call for details 250-354-7321

Music & Dance CD & DVD DUPLICATION, direct to disc printing and graphic design located in Nelson: www.shortyburns. com 352-BURN(2876) LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED, reliable musician/singer for original rock and cool covers, guitar, keyboards. 365-1080

Notices BOIL ADVISORY BAGLEY Creek water users 24/7. Property access permission ONLY at individual’s risk.

Personals DATING SERVICE. LONG-TERM/ SHORT-TERM relationships, free calls! 1-866-512-8367. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes 1866-573-0914. Live adult casual conversations- 1on1 1-866-522-7131. Meet on chat-lines. Local single ladies 1-866-512-9083 (18+). DENIED CANADA PENSION PLAN disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.saskadvocate.com.

Personals ARE YOU LOSING a loved one to substance abuse? Our program has the highest success rate. Help is only one phone call away! 1-877-7827409; www.narconon.ca.

Pets & Livestock LOVELY WHITE GREY stray cat looking for a home 250-352-5445 HANDSOME PUPPY, 7 months, all shots, semi trained, docile, gentle, healthy, loves other dogs. 352-6057 FREE HORSE 12 YR. old gelding, light riding, companion. 359-6697 TWO BEAUTIFUL FEMALE purebred shih tzu puppies for sale. $500. each. Shots. Ready Early November. 226-7519 44G CORNER TANK. Currently set up with saltwater fish & corals. Call for pricing. 250-304-3535 SEAL POINT BI-COLOR Ragdoll male available for stud $250 352-2078 LITTERMAID SELF CLEANING litter box $15 352 -9210 YOUNG MUSCOVY DUCKS 250229-5692, 250-505-9909 CHEAP to Good homes. Color variety. Good for the garden

Services

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$500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660. CHRISTMAS WINE!! MAKE sure your order is in before November 8. Hurry, hurry! Art Of Brewing, 614 Railway Street 352-3711 KOOTENAY CLEAN Housekeeping. Offering experienced, caring and personal service in Blewett and Nelson. Rachel 352-0133 FOOD PRICES DRIVING YOU CRAZY? Make your own wine & beer at the Art Of Brewing, 614 Railway Street, 352-3711 MONUMENTAL Stone Works Custom headstones/monuments. Portable sandblasting. Cleaning and re-highlighting. Glass etching. Pet Memorials - proceeds to SPCA. 354-0988 TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 505-0612. DOMESTIC DIVAS IS here with quality insured services. Animal care, artwork, baking, bodywork, catering, childcare, construction, clean-up, deliveries, errands, housecleaning, home organizing, landscaping, painting, reception, sewing repairs, tile setting & design, yard clean-up. Call 505-4691.

SNOWBOARDS FOR SALE...USED less than 12 times. Prior Khyber 170cm, Prior (mens freeride) 162cm and Never Summer Titan tx Wide 164cm all mint condition $350 each call 250-551-4469

TIMESHARE FORECLOSURESSAVE 60-80% off retail! Best resorts & seasons! Call for free catalogue today! 1-800-597-9347. Browse hundreds of worldwide properties onlinewww.holidaygroup.com/bcn. ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGES - Book Online at www.canadatravels.com and save more on your vacations. Use code NCA74327 for discount or call us toll-free at 1-800-563-5722.

PING PONG TABLE, fold up aluminum with wheels, net, paddles, balls, $75. 825-4256 SCARPA T2 TELEMARK ski boots, size 11-12, good condition. $200 250-354-0323 AT-GEAR SALOMON POCKET rockets 185cm, Fritschi bindings XL(10.513.5) incl. skins,bag,$700,Winlaw 250-226-7716 USED HOCKEY GEAR, everything except skates, Size M-L, used 6 times by woman. 359-6897 $150 Sonya

Work Wanted RECENTLY MOVED TO Nelson. Seeking position as Medical Assistant or Administrative Assistant. Contact Natasha natasha.ruether@gmail.com

Steel Buildings EVERY BUILDING ON SALE!”.... Canadian Manufacturer Direct at “rock bottom prices”. 32x60x18 $11,995. 35x60x16 $14,285. 40x80x16 $20,995. 48x100x18 $27,495. 60x120x18 $44,900. Many others! Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.

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Cars

Sleds/Bikes

#1 IN CREDIT REBUILDING. Need a car, truck, van or SUV? Auto credit fast. Bad credit! No credit! Bankruptcy! Repossession! No problem. Call today and drive away. Call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. Free delivery anywhere - www.autocreditfast.ca. APPROVED AUTO FINANCING. www.credit-queen.ca. For people with good/challenged credit. New, used, all makes vehicles at Canada’s most reputable dealership. Low rates, online approvals 24/7 or Call Joanne at 1-866-602-3743 DL 5231.

92 MAZDA PROTEGE. Great shape. Dependable transportation. 280,000 K. $1800. 352-0144 2007 TOYOTA YARIS $13 900. Black. View on Howe at Kootenay. Phone (250)777-0635. 1999 JETTA 188,000 KMS, newsuspension, accident-free, manual, great on gas! 4 winters+All Seasons 5900 OBO 354-1350/551-0554 1989 FORD MUSTANG,4CYL,AU TO,228000, excellent condition, air ,tilt ,cruz, pw, pdl, pm $1200 obo 551-3014 1996 TAURUS WAGON Mechanic’s special blown headgasket, no rust, excellent winter tires $500 250-352-0702 1969 RANCHERO BLACK plate California car, white, 351 Windsor, auto 7500.00 obo 352-9630 1997 AUDI A6 AWD Automatic,18” Chrome Wheels,Clean & Comfortable Fully Loaded! $6000 obo (250)551-6452 1988 CAPRICE CLASSIC. No rust, runs good, low mileage on rebuilt engine. 250-354-2052 ‘94 DIESEL GOLF TD. Engine runs well - 50+mpg. Needs transmission - rebuild? or good for parts. $1500 250-825-4457 1994 THUNDERBIRD LX v-6 170000 km 2 extra tires on rims $2200.00 o.b.o. ray 250-354-8820 1993 DODGE CARRAVAN 150k grandma owned. Very nice shape no rust new tires seats seven good on gas. 2500 obo 250-551-1964 2000 VOLKS GOLF. 277,000 km, great shape, excellent mileage, winter tires, a/c, alarm. $4,800. 226-7832 1996 CHEVY CAVALIER 149,000 kms. New brakes, snow tires, great on gas. $2,500 obo 250-229-4499

2003 SKIDOO REV MXZ-X 800, 144” track, reverse, new cover & more. Fun & Fast. $5000. 250-505-3497 POLARIS 325 ATV 2x4, 156 hours, runs need some tlc. $1250 #250551-0327 1983 YAMAHA SECA 650 Runs well, well maintained. Moving, must sell $1200 obo Jon: 509-1506. 1996 POLARIS 600. runs strong. great for sled sking. $1100 354-8774 2005 POLARIS RMK 900 warranty until January 2009, 160hp, Phone for details. $7000 OBO. (250)-359-6970

Boats 14’ SAILBOAT FOR SALE. Great learner, ready to go. Can be beached. $750 250-502-2777 Mike. 1976 21FT CAMPION w/hard top, great boat, runs but need some tlc, w/trailer. $5500 #250-229-2144 WANTED OPEN SAILBOAT/ CATAMARAN incl trailer. 354-0335

Cars 1993 DODGE CARAVAN Eric 5511964 2007 CHEV IMPALA LS, Very Clean, Low Mileage, Winter Tires on Rims, $18,995. Ken 250-7702 1999 SUBARU IMPREZA TS Power Locks & Windows. Very Clean, Roof Rack, $4800. Call Nathan 250505-5190 1994 TOYOTA COROLLA Station Wagon for sale. 251,500 km. Newer winter tires included. Good on gas, good condition, great car. $2000 obo. Call (250) 229-4482. 1990 PONTIAC 6000. 173,000km. 6-cyl.,well maintained, A/C, summer & winter tires. $1400 obo. 250-352-0137 1998 IMPREZA WAGON - AWD, manual, air, cruise, manual,257k, good all round condition. $4200. Call 357-2119. 1987 VW JETTA diesel, 900km/tank 1981 rabbit diesel both run lots of parts $2300 354-1272

Recreational 1970 FORD 250 camper special w/ 8’ cab-over camper, appliances work $1500 250-551-0884 elliot OVER 200 NEW & used motorhomes, diesel pushers, 5th wheels, trailers, vans, campers. Total RV Centre. Special RV financing. Since 1984, Voyager RV - Hwy 97, Winfield BC. 1800-668-1447, www.VoyagerRV.ca.

Tires/Parts/Other FOUR 265-75R16 WINTER tires, 80% tread, mounted on Chev factory 6 bolt mags. $500. 250-229-4238 FOUR NOKIAN HAWKKAPELITTA Q155-13 tires on rims. 2 excellent $60 each, others less. 226-7682 FOUR NOKIAN HAWKKAPELITTA Q155-13 tires on rims. 2 excellent $65 each, others less. 226-7682 WINTER TIRES ON RIMS. 185/60R15. 90+% like new. Nokian Hakkapeliita RSi, seiped. Asking $695. 352-6268. SMALL SKIDDER, NEWLY rebuilt winch, 4 chains included, ideal to plow snow and get firewood. 250551-9275 ALLSEASON 235/75/15 TOYOTA rims $400, 6x9newspeakers $300, 5x7newspeakers $150, Marine Amp 480m $150, OBO, 355-2777 4 COOPER 185-60R15, Weather Master, S/T 2 Winter tires. LIke new $350. Marty 250-354-4764 WANTED: WINTER TIRES for Jeep Grand Cherokee - 235 65 R17. Also want rims. 250-509-1212 MICHELIN ALPIN WINTER tires mounted on 15” Jeep wheels - 235/75 R15 - Used only 1 season 250-354-3444 15X7 AMERICAN RACING Polished Wheels. 5-spoke split style. 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern. $450, obo 505-3929 leave msg 4 STUDDED WINTER cooper tires 225/70R16. Used one winter only. New $640 Now $400 250-352-9750

Tires/Parts/Other Trucks/SUVs/Vans Trucks/SUVs/Vans BRIDGESTONE 235/75-15 60% $60. Goodyear Wrangler RT/S 26570-16 50% One new $80, Winter Blizzaks 215/70-14 80% $150, Winter Hankook on rims, holes 3” centers 185/75-14 $250. 250-825-0168 WANTED, WINTER RIMS for 1993 Subaru Legacy, R14, free or reasonable, 352-7813 4 185/65/14 WINTER tires/rims $150 4 205/40/17 tires on 6 alloy rims $400 (over $1000 new!) 250-825-9406 1986 TOYOTA 2WD parts truck and motor. Long box & body good, frame toast. $200 250-365-0065. CANOPY FOR SALE - fits Ford Ranger. Good condition. $100 OBO. Call 250-354-3930. 4 WINTERAX TIRES P2/5/70 R14 (96S) Tubeless Radial 705 Kg rating Used One Season $100 352.5325 FOUR UNIROYAL WINTER tires on rims for sale, P225/60R16. Good tread depth,$200 call 250-352-2174. FOR SALE 2 14” Toyota aluminum rims 5 on 4-1/4 $100 obo 352-7962 MICHELLIN X-ICE SNOW TIRESOnly two months wear, bought wrong size. cost $775, asking $550.00. 250352-9977

Trucks/SUVs/Vans 1992 MPV 7 pass. 4WD, good winter tires, great skihill transport $2500 OBO. 250-352-6477 1993 CHEV 4 whdr pickup regular cab, good tires 242,000 km $1000 call 250-229-4301 1996 NISSAN 4WD kingcab, new clutch, minimal rust, high km, mechanics special, $1200 obo. 250357-2393 ‘06 KIA SPORTAGE, new brakes, new summer tires, 75,000 kms remainder of warranty, 5-spd, 4-cly 250-358-7271 2003 SILVERADO EXTENDED cab, 4x4, 5.3L, new tires, brakes; canopy. excellent condition. 115000km. 229-2173 2001 FORD F150 4x4 XLT Automatic, Extended Cab with Canopy, Alloy Wheels, 250-505-5025

1989 DODGE RAM, runs great, will take any offer (was asking $1200) Must go now! 250-352-6701 1989 DODGE RAM, runs great, $1200 or will take any offer now - must go! 250-352-6701 1993 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 218000km, auto, well maintained, summers and winters, no rust. 7500 obo 250-226-7619 1987 DODGE CARAVAN, mechanically good, little rust, with 4 good snows, $1500 obo. Call 250-3526570 EXCELLENT CONDITION TEAL Blue Arrow High rise canopy, fits Ford F-150 shortbox. $650.00 O.B.O. 359-6981 2000 TOYOTA SIENNA CE van. Fully loaded, in good condition. 179,003 km Asking $8500.00 250226-7519 05 BLAZER 4X4 RED, 51000 highway kms, Lady driven $14500 OBO 551-3783 1993 F150 4X4 Excab loaded, air, tow package, canopy, excellent mechanically, like new interior $4800 250-551-3017 BLUE 2002 JEEP Grand Cherokee Laredo For Sale Call 250-352-1685 1987 TOYOTA 4RUNNER $999 firm 4X4 for winter, removable top for summer, Daily Driver 505-7529 1989 CHEVY SERVICE Van Pw, Pdl, ladder rack, well maintained. $2000.00 obo. 250-359-7110

1987 SUBURBAN 4WD, runs well, great for farm or snowplow. $500 obo. 354-0335 1997 AEROSTAR AWD, ONLY 133800/K, excellent in/out, runs excellent, NO rust, clean, recent work. 250-505-2139. 1989 MAZDA EXTENDED cab, canopy,winter & summer tires, well maintained vehicle $1500.00 OBO. 250-226-7865. Leave message. 1990 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 4x4 3/4 ton, custom roof rack with ladder, good shape. $3000. 250-3572161 1995 F-150 4X4 300 6cyl. 5spd. Summers & Winters on rims new exhaust box liner $2500.00 ‘93 MAZDA MPV 4WD. Good condition. 225,000km BONUS - comes with complete “parts” vehicle. $3500 825-4457 1999 NISSAN FRONTIER 4 cyl, black 3950$ A.R.E. aluminum cap, 3 doors, roofracks, fits tacoma/ranger, 950$ 250-352-7615 1998 CHEVROLET XCAB longbox 2500 4x4 and 1999 Bigfoot Camper $18,000 O.B.O will separate 250355-2469 2002 GMC 3/4 Ton Supercab 4x4, tow package, automatic 6-ltr air, tilt, cruise. $13,500. 352-1693 MAZDA PU 4X4 1991, 199,000km, super clean and maintained, excellent condition, full canopy, $5100, 505-5031

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Shared Accom. IN CASTLEGAR, SHORT term rental. Furnished room in house to share with 2 others. 150/wk 304-7806 ROOMATE NEEDED TO share 3 bedroom with two females in Nelson. Nov 1st. 551-2504, 352-0376 SEEKING RESPONSIBLE, EASYGOING, tidy individual to share large, fully-furnished home in Beasley. 10 minutes to Nelson, 20 minutes to Castlegar. Perfect for student or working person. $400/mo. Please call Carissa at 250-399-4321. ROOM IN UPHILL house. $450.00 month plus half utilities. Must be working and/or student. 250-3540982.

PREFAB HOMES DISCOUNTED LAKESIDE AT 6-MILE. Spacious COZY ONE BEDROOM, shared ADVERTISING BRIMMING WITH POTENTIAL 4 A VACANT 50%+! Green-R-Panel Building with private bath, for respectful workhouse in Uphill. 400/mo.+ some utili- RENTAL? Answering dozens of bedroom, 2 bath home in good uphill Systems Sub-prime mortgage disasing person. Dec. 1 $450/mo. Hi-speed, ties. n/s w/d. Bus stop. 250-352-0497 calls a day? If you are offering safe, neighbourhood with in-law suite. ter order cancellations. 1260SF utilities included 250-825-0126 Recently upgraded heat and electric. 1 BEDROOM + Den+ Large Deck, affordable accommodation, we may Pre-engineered Package originally $317,900 Call Trevor@NelsonRealty. HOUSE FOR RENT in Shoreacres. Amber Bay Condo. 6 appliances + have the tenants you are looking for. $29,950.00, blowout $14,975.00!!! Family home, 3bed, 1200/mo.+, pets A/C. Underground parking, storage Please call Bev from Nelson CARES ca 250-354-8409 Other sizes - sacrifice prices! Since negotiable. 2+ acres, Dec.1, 250lockers and community fitness room. at 551-3015. 1980/BBB. 1-800-871-7089. Fall/ CHARMING SALMO HOME in quiet 359-7014 $1,200/month, includes heat. Please spring delivery available! neighbourhood close to schools and phone 250-505-5581 GREAT PLACE ! On the back road shopping. Many recent upgrades FOR SALE BY OWNER Beautiful in Slocan Park, 18 acres located on ONE BEDROOM WITH LOFT and landmark heritage duplex in Uphill $184,900 Call Trevor@NelsonRealty. the river, excellent farm land and 2 deck in Procter. New condition, ROOMIE TO SHARE clean 2 BR area of Nelson, B.C. 2 bedroom ca 250-354-8409 bedroom house. Renter must show W/D/F/S, $675/month plus utilities. APT, South Slocan. Veggie NS/ ground floor, 1 bedroom up. $2000+/ WATERFRONT TUDOR HOME with house to potential buyers while rentRentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-352- NP $335. Nov. James 369-7518 mth rental income or possibility for kernalsmegma@gmail vaulted ceilings and generous room holiday rental. Charming heritage feaing. References and financial state2100 sizes. Bonus guest cottage could tures combine with elegant upgrades. ment required. $800 month & last 1 BDR SUITE 1person near hospital DOWNTOWN HOUSE TO share with be vacation rental. $859,000 Call Potential to triplex using abovemonth rent & 500 security deposit. For self-contained NS/NP/NWD $490 + one other. $450 inclusive. pets conground basement and/or create a Trevor@NelsonRealty.ca 250-354-8409 application & more info, please call utilities (250)352-9788 before 8:15am sidered. 352-3508 4th storey studio space. Excellent and or leave message. 707-962-9488 THINKING OF SELLING? Get or after 6:00pm location and�� investment. $485,000. �� a FREE, no obligation mar17KM SOUTH OF Nelson fully BLEWETT: SPACIOUS FURNISHED For details or showings please call �� ket evaluation of your home. Call furnished cozy cottage on acre250-354-1988 or 250-352-6723 3-bedroom. Main floor. Only 5 min to age. Bedding, linens provided. �� Trevor@NelsonRealty.ca 354-8409 �� Nelson. Mature, ns/nd/np. Available BEAUTIFUL CONTEMPORARY Housekeeping and laundry services. immediately 505-2060 WATERFRONT LOT FULLYROSSLAND�� HOME Newly renoAvailable as room and board (food vated 3 bedroom 1.5 bath on fully SERVICED WITH pristine views of�� BRAND NEW 3BDRM Plus loft extra) or with kitchen privileges. landscaped double lot. 1920 Park Kootney Lake/Mountains. 5min to Townhome; Rosemont, available $500/month Nov 1st March 31st. Street, Rossland. $365,000. Open downtown. Call Brent 604-715-9181 immediately, N/S, references. $1500 References please. Information: house November 2nd from 11am�� plus utilities. 250-359-6960 www.bbcanada.com/2867.html or 3pm. Call 250.362.7426 250-352-0147 PARK LIKE�� SETTING 1 acre just QUITE RESPONSIBLE COUPLE outside of Salmo. 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Message 366-4286 P.O BOX 3392, CASTLEGAR BC V1N 3N8 1 BR ACCOMODATION in Nelson ALL SEASONS DELUXE Vacation ASAP. Married couple, architect and Rentals is seeking waterfront and teacher, need. N/S, N/P, Veg. 509-0905 privately located homes for summer and winter vacation rental clients. RESPONSIBLE WORKING Great financial returns and excellent, PERSON looking for a space to put a screened repeat clients. Set-up con15’ trailer. needs electicity and facilisultations, assistance and clients to ties 250-254-1274 your door! Call Sydnee 250-352-7778 DESPERATE MOM OF 1 seeking or e-mail photos and information to affordable 2bdrm apt. house or trailer. info@bctrip.com ASAP 250-352-1621 3 BEDROOM HOUSE near Slocan. LOOKING LONG TERM rental for one Woodstove, workshop, acreage, bus male outsidish of town. Greenarea prefroute, $850+ 250-352-0766 ered 265-3354 odymer@hotmail.com LANDLORDS LOOK NO further! I WISH TO RENT a workshop with help rental ready people find houspower to paint my 18 foot boat 250 ing. Landlords assistance program: 354-3810. stacey 250-352-9595 HOUSE WITH FOUR bedrooms, two bathrooms, sauna, highspeed internet, outbuildings, in Slocan Park. Private, fenced, riverfront acreage close to store, bus, railtrail. $1000 250-226-7576 TWO BEDROOM HERITAGE cottage, downtown Nelson, no pets, $875/mo plus utilities. Available Dec. first 354-0299 4 BDRM EXECUTIVE family home in Nelson uphill N/S N/P prefer family. $1800.00 pm 250-352-3559. 2 SPACIOUS 3-BEDROOM suites. 3kms to Nelson. Pets ok! Lease required. $925/mo. Nov 15th. 352 7303 1 BDRM BASEMENT suite, uphill, available November to March or April. Phone 352-7976 BEAUTIFUL 4 BEDROOM, 2.5 bath house located @ 9 mile. 1500/month plus utilities. Call Cary 250-5056282 AMBER BAY CONDO, one bedroom and den. Must supply references. Available Dec 1. $1500/month 1-250493-2519

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HOMES & GARDENS Vapour barrier advice Home Front

Tips on how to lower the moisture in your home •

Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Dale Olinyk

Our house does not have a vapour barrier. Can I install a vapour barrier over the existing drywall and install another layer of drywall over top or, should I remove the existing drywall and install the vapour barrier and re-drywall? The purpose of having the vapour barrier in the first place is to keep moisture from entering the wall and ceiling systems. Vapour can occur even without obvious moisture sources. When warm air is cooled it can’t hold the same amount of moisture and thus moisture or condensation is created. First a question to ask yourself if there any evidence of moisture problems in the existing building envelope. The signs to look for here would include water damaged/ stained finishes, visible mould growth, blistered or peeling paint, deteriorated or missing caulk-

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Don’t add extra moisture by using humidifiers or kettles on wood stoves Use your kitchen and bathroom fans religiously Install a dehumidistat to your bathroom fan Ensure adequate ventilation of roof and crawlspace Install a vapour barrier to exposed earth in your basement or crawlspace Ensure roof drainage is taken away from the building foundation Seal all electrical switches and outlets installed in the exterior walls.

ing, and condensation on wall, window, or ceiling surfaces. If you see any of these issues present the next step is to determine the severity of moisture within the building. This may involve cutting holes in wall and ceiling systems to view what is happening behind them. We should not rely solely on the moisture barrier to keep moisture out of the walls. Some additional ways to help reduce the moisture build up inside your home are: To “sandwich” a vapour barrier between two sheets of drywall may not be a reasonable solution. Just as moisture can build up from the inside you

could have moisture in the walls from the exterior. If this moisture condenses at the vapour barrier the wall cavity may not breathe and evaporate the moisture adequately as it would saturate the first layer of drywall from the exterior. This could create a place for moulds to flourish and potential for rot damage within the wall system. Another way of tackling this issue is the use of vapour retardant paints, which may result in a lower cost than removing and re-installing the drywall. However you may also want to take advantage of the opportunity to increase your

Bill, Paul and Dale are building consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson. Send questions to express@expressnews.bc.ca. Archived copies of Home Front can be found at www.lynchinspection.com.

insulation values if you choose to remove the drywall to add your vapour barrier.

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Childhood research project needs community support to work Some elementary schools in West Kootenay communities are participating in a national initiative called “Understanding the Early Years” or UEY. This fall, parents of children in kindergarten will be asked to give permission for their child to complete three activities that measure children’s development. As well, parents of these kindergarten children will be asked to complete an interview about their family, the child’s health, behaviour, activities, and the family’s use of community resources. “Participating in the UEY research project will provide our region with important information to improve the lives of children and families,” says Kim Adamson, West Kootenay UEY coordinator. It is important for kindergarten parents to know that their child’s results will not be examined individually, but

rather data will be compiled to provide a regional picture.” The focus of UEY is to better understand the needs of young children and families so that communities can determine the best programs and services to meet those needs. The UEY West Kootenay Project is a three-year project that will provide communities with information to help make sound program, policy and investment decisions with the goal of giving our children the best possible start. This study is sponsored by the Government of Canada through Human Resources and Social Development Canada. For additional information on the West Kootenay UEY initiative contact Adamson at (250) 352-6786 or toll-free at 1-866-551-KIDS (5437). For further information, visit www. hrsdc.gc.ca. – submitted

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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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These sellers understand our present market and are motivated to move. Check out the price on this fairly new 3 bedroom home with an oversized 2 car garage, open floor plan, hardwood floors, sun deck and unobstructed panoramic view of the city and lake.

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CITY OF NELSON NEWS • OCTOBER 29, 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

NELSON FIRE & RESCUE Halloween Fire Safety Costumes • Purchase Halloween costumes that are flame resistant. Avoid costumes with long trailing pieces that may easily ignite. • Children should not carry candles as a light source or as part of a costume; rather, provide your child with a flashlight that can safely light the way. • Educate children to stay clear of open flames and other heat sources. Ensure that children know how to perform STOP, DROP and ROLL, should their clothes catch on fire. Decorations • Avoid decorating with candles or torchlights. • Ensure that combustible Halloween decorations such as crepe paper, cornstalks and dried flowers are kept well away from sources of heat. Keep all exits clear of decorating materials. • Purchase and install working smoke alarms and practice home escape plans should an emergency situation arise. Fireworks • With Halloween just around the corner, Nelson Fire & Rescue Services would like to remind the public about the use of firecrackers. Under the City of Nelson Bylaw, the use of firecrackers is illegal. They are dangerous to handle and cause injuries every year about this time.

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON Call for Applications: Grant-In-Aid The City of Nelson is accepting applications for Grant-In-Aid Funds. The City has $7,596 available in the Grant-In-Aid Fund. Nelson City Council will accept applications for use of part or all of these funds. Applications must be made on the Community Enhancement Grant application form approved by Council. Applications are available in the Administration Office, 2nd floor, City Hall, 310 Ward Street, Nelson, B.C. or on our website at www.nelson.ca. Proposals will be accepted at the City Hall Administration Office by mail to: 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC V1L 5S4, or via fax to (250) 352-2131 or e-mail at grant-in-aid@nelson.ca until November 30th, 2008.

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTRE The Dream Job Contest is back at the Youth Employment Centre. What do you want to do when you grow up? Would you like an opportunity to work your Dream Job for a day? Pick up an application at the Youth Centre 608 Lake Street, or email info@yerc. ca to get an application emailed to you! The Deadline is November 7th. Dream Jobs are to take place during Career Week, November 17th-21st.

NELSON & DISTRICT YOUTH CENTRE Sign up for the next set of beginner skate or BMX lessons at the Nelson & District Youth Centre. The cost is $50 for six lessons. For more information please call 352-5656. This Halloween, get dressed up in your best costume and head down to The Nelson and District Youth Centre for an all-ages Open Mic Jam. This is a great opportunity to check out some live music and to see what our new Jam Room has to offer. This is a FREE for all-ages event! The show starts at 8:00 pm.

NELSON HYDRO CONTRACTOR/HOMEOWNER ADVISORY Requirements for New or Upgraded Electrical Services

The following requirements for new and upgraded electrical services within the Nelson Hydro service area must be adhered to. These requirements are as per the Canadian Electrical Code, latest edition, and Nelson Hydro Tariff Schedule #2020 filed with BC Utilities Commission: Service/Meter Location

Meter location must be approved by Nelson Hydro prior to starting any construction. The Contractor/Homeowner must contact Nelson Hydro Customer Service and arrange a site visit. Any change in construction plans will require that the meter location be re-approved. Services installed without approval will be refused connection. Notification

Nelson Hydro must be notified two working days prior to backfilling underground electrical service conduit installation, for trench inspection. Nelson Hydro may not perform an inspection and must be notified regardless. Work Schedule

NELSON CITY POLICE Nelson Bear Alert The Nelson City Police is experiencing increasing calls of bear threats to our residential neighbourhoods. You can make a difference and prevent the killing of a bear by Police or Conservation. Bear-Smart Tips about Garbage and Food Waste • Bears are most active between early spring and late fall. • Store your garbage can in a secure, locked location such as a garage or sturdy garden shed. • Ensure your garbage can is sealed with a tight fitting lid and the lid is securely closed. • Put your garbage cans at the curb on the morning of your collection day. Don’t leave cans at the curbside overnight. • Use a spray bottle filled with a bleach solution to deodorize the lid and exterior of your garbage can, to prevent food odours from attracting bears and other wildlife. • Collect fruit from fruit trees as it ripens. Unpicked or ripe fruit left on the ground may attract bears or wildlife to your property and to your garbage can. • Maintain your compost bin to keep it from attracting bears or wildlife. • Don’t put meat, fish, cooked goods, bread, fruit, cereal, etc., in your backyard composter. • Sprinkle your compost with garden lime. Lime aids the composting process and reduces odours that might attract bears or wildlife. If You See a Bear in a Residential Area • Stay calm. Usually the bear is just passing through the area and if no food is available, it will move on. • Keep away from the bear and warn others to keep away. Bring children and pets into the house. • If the bear appears to be threatening, persistent or aggressive, call the Nelson Police Department at 250-354-3919.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. “Ready to Roll” City crews stand with new equipment purchased for 2008: two new International Tandem dump trucks and one new John Deere 544K wheel loader.

Service connection work will not be scheduled until: • Payment in full has been received for the work order; • A completed BC Safety Authority electrical declaration has been received at the Nelson Hydro Customer Service Ofﬁce at 80 Lakeside Drive. This declaration may be emailed to colsson@nelson.ca, faxed (250-352-6417), or dropped off in person.

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

Association Des Francophones Des Kootenays Ouest 10 ARTISTES, 10 PROVINCES, 10 JOURS Dix peintres, dont l’excellence se mesure aux niveaux national et international, se sont rassemblés en 2007 dans le cadre de Baie-Saint-Paul, Capitale culturelle du Canada et de Rêves d’automne. Chaque artiste a produit une œuvre représentative de sa province et l’a prêtée à une exposition qui voyagera à travers le Canada en 2008. 10 ARTISTS, 10 PROVINCES, 10 DAYS In 2007, ten painters, whose level of excellence has been acknowledged nationally and internationally, came to Charlevoix as part of Baie-Saint-Paul, Cultural Capital of Canada and Rêves d’automne events. Each artist created a work that was representative of his or her province and loaned it for an exhibition that will travel across Canada in 2008. The country has come to Nelson, and it’s all—from sea to shining sea—at your library. As a result of a cultural exchange that occurred this spring between Nelson notables and their counterparts in BaieSaint-Paul, Quebec, the Nelson Library is the recipient of an extraordinary exhibition, now on display. Baie-Saint-Paul, a small community that lies 100 km east of Quebec City, is known for its arts and culture. As part of the Cultural Capitals program, la Corporation des Fetes et Evenements de Charlevoix, Baie-Saint-Paul’s cultural organization, developed a unifying and edifying vision: 10 artists, 10 provinces, 10 days. Subjects range from prairie canola fields to the Canadian Rockies; although most of the 30 x 36” oils are landscape, there are also figurative and still life depictions. The colours are as subtle or intense as the Canadian landscape, styles as varied as the Canadian mosaic.

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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.