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Health task force not gov’t appointed

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Nelson and Area Health Task Force chair says info on website claiming RDCK and City of Nelson created task force will be removed

History revealed

by Chris Shepherd

101-year-old time capsule unearthed for Central school’s centennial. PAGE 9

Kids walk, play & laugh

CHRIS SHEPHERD

Toxic site safe Old mining tailings dump cleaned up, turned into Ymir park PAGE 4 Express lug.pdf

In the above photo, Raya Prytuluk, 5, receives a balloon animal from Harvest Cole of Cirkus Jelly during Kid Walk, a festival that mixed kids and entertainment throughout Nelson on Saturday, May 23. Below, children play with a colourful parachute.

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Heritage lives Local youth tap into Canadian heritage for regional heritage fair. PAGE 7

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It has come to light that the Nelson and Area Health Task Force is not a government-created organization as it claims to be. The revelation came as Gary Wright, chair of the Regional District of Central Kootenay, released a letter he sent to the health task force’s chair, Glyn Humphries, asking the task force to remove information from its website which states the task force “is an organization created jointly by the RDCK and City of Nelson.” Wright has been reluctant to be publicly critical of the Nelson and Area Health Task Force. “I think they do good work,” Wright said in an interview with the Express. “But they are not a government-sponsored or government-founded group.” Wright first sent the letter to Humphries in November 2008 and the RDCK chair has now resent the letter because he has not heard back from Humphries and the website has not been changed. Reached on Monday, May 25, Humphries said he had not received the November 2008 letter until the Express provided him with a copy. The first letter was sent

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I think they do good work. But they are not a government sponsored or government founded group. Gary Wright, chair of the RDCK

through the health task force’s website and the website’s manager is now in the U.S. Humphries wasn’t sure why Wright’s letter didn’t get to him. Humphries, who was not involved in the health task force when it was created in 2002, has done his own research into the matter and said he will change the website in accordance to Wright’s letter. To back up his letter, Wright pulled together a collection of minutes and motions that show regional directors debated creating a health task force but never made any decision. See TASK p.3…

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Hospital board approves KLH contribution request for proposals

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The Request for Proposals can be viewed online at www.cbt.org or by contacting Rina Gresiuk at 1.800.505.8998 or rgresiuk@cbt.org. Deadline: June 10, 2009, 4:30 p.m. PDT.

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$5.5 million contribution crucial for hospital renovations by Chris Shepherd A $5.5 million piece of the puzzle fell into place for the Kootenay Lake Hospital renovations. At their meeting last week, directors of the West KootenayBoundary Regional Hospital District, unanimously approved their

contribution, roughly $5.5 million, to the renovations to Nelson’s hospital. Mayor John Dooley, a director on the hospital district board, said the fact the decision was unanimous was significant. “I think it lays to rest the parochialism that has

been happening for many years around the delivery of health care in the region in general.” The long-awaited renovations were announced in April and will triple the size of the hospital’s emergency room, add a gynecological room, isolation rooms, observation rooms and at CT scan-

ner. The Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation will have to raise the money for the CT scanner, a $1.5 million piece of equipment that is now considered a basic tool for a hospital. The province will pay the remaining $8.3 million for the renovations.

Briefly Trees coming down in Lions Park: Public meeting planned for new trees

Wednesday, June 10, 6:30 p.m. in the Lions Park gazebo The City of Nelson hired an arborist to inspect the poplar trees that line the south and west sides of Lions Park and have learned the trees have to come down. Prior to developing a replacement plan with the city, the Lions Club wants to get input from Lions Park users and local residents. Questions that need to be addressed include timing of tree replacement and the species and location of replacement trees and the public meeting is meant to get those answers. The city’s arborist will be on

site to answer questions that individuals may have about the health of the trees and replacement options. Park users and residents will be provided an opportunity to provide feedback at the information session and will be given some time to provide further written comments to the Lions Club and the city. For more information call Rick Crozier at 352-9771.

Women’s Centre donation drive begins

The Nelson Women’s Centre is having its annual donation drive. The centre is in need of a washing machine, photocopier, mini freezer, updated computer, sewing notions, garden support and food

donations. Donations can be made by contacting the centre Tuesdays or Wednesdays between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. at 352-9916.

Education money workshoap

Wednesday, June 3, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kootenay Career Development Society, #203-514 Vernon St. This workshop is for people who have decided to get some training and end the low pay, unskilled worker syndrome and aren’t sure how to pay for it. This free information session will help people find ways to finance their education. Organizers ask people pre-register by calling 352-6200.

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First Nations plaque unveiled CHRIS SHEPHERD

CBT grants awarded Councillors make renovations to Nelson’s CPR station top grant recipient by Chris Shepherd Renovations to Nelson’s CPR station was the biggest winner during council’s deliberations over how to split up this year’s Columbia Basin Trust grants. At their Monday, May 11 meeting, councillors winnowed down 53 applications for the $123,729 from Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) grants to 16 organizations. The largest grant went to the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, which asked for, and received, $35,000 for the CPR station renovation and creation of a “visitor gateway.” The Chamber of Commerce is in the process of negotiating with CPR to take on the historic building and create a new space for the chamber as well as possible business space and visitor information. The next largest grant went to the Nelson Municipal Library, which received $30,000 towards its expansion project. The library had requested $85,000.

What they received (What they asked for) Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce $35,000 $35,000 Nelson Municipal Library 30,000 85,000 Nelson Regional Sports Council 14,000 70,000 Royal Canadian Legion 13,000 41,842 West Kootenay EcoSociety 10,000 22,150 Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy 6,000 7,000 Nelson and District Arts Council 3,000 3,000 West Kootenay Women in Need Society 3,000 6,000 Nelson Friends of the Family 2,000 4,000 Kidsport Nelson 2,000 6,500 Nelson and District Youth Centre 2,000 2,000 Nelson and District Museum and Archives 1,500 1,505 Upper Columbia Cooperative Council 800 800 Castlegar and District United Way 630 2,000 Nelson Food Cupboard 500 3,180 Guiding Hands Recreation Society 300 300

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The Nelson and Area Health Task Force is one of three such groups that were formed in 2002 and 2003 in response to staffing and service cuts at Kootenay Lake Hospital. The RDCK and City of Nelson both created their own committees to look into the impacts of the cuts, made by the Interior Health Authority. The two local governments then discussed forming a joint health task

force but they never took any official action. “The regional district wanted to be ready to be part of the health task force at the drop of a hat if it turned out that was necessary,” Wright said. Directors eventually decided the RDCK didn’t need to get involved and the health task force created itself in the summer of 2003. That there is some confusion around the origins of the health task force can be attributed, in part, to the fact the original co-chairs of the task force were both alternate

directors for the RDCK board. The RDCK also gave the health task force $6,000 in grants-in-aid in 2003. “We were trying to march in lockstep,” Wright said. “It looks like we did such a good job marching in lockstep that the public, and even some of the members of the [health task force], think that we were the same organization.” With the facts of the health task force’s creation settled, Humphries says little will change in terms of the work the group will do.

Marilyn James, right, and Lola Campbell of the Sinixt Nation were a few of the First Nations representatives on hand for the unveiling of a new plaque on Nelson’s waterfront on Thursday, May 14. The plaque describes some of the First Nations history for the region. James, a spokeswoman for the Sinixt, noted the plaque depicts pictures of her people as they once lived. “We need these images. It is an important aspect of our community that we acknowledge each other, that it be set in stone.” James was joined by Chief Chris Luke of the Lower Kootenay Band, Ktunaxa representative Katherine Tenese and Bob Adams, a councillor from the City of Nelson.

Briefly Home and garden

Sunday, May 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4164 View Ridge Rd. in Bonnington, west of Nelson Learn the secrets of ancient Persian and tao/ zen garden design. This day-long workshop will explore how to read the geophysical landscape, dowsing techniques for power spots and the locating the heart of a garden and its connection to interior spaces. M. Charlyne Chiasson, experienced in feng shui landscaping and geophys-

ical dowser and interior designer, will share her expertise in these fields. Open to all garden enthusiasts who want to know more about how interiors and garden spaces can feed each other in both winter and summer. Interior and exterior design tips are shared in this interactive, hands on workshop. Manual included. The cost is $65 for one person or, $55 each for two people together. There will be a potluck lunch and car pooling. Register by calling 5090536 or 359-2926.

�� e are looking for an individual to hold a private mortgage. � We have excellent credit and have been approved by KSCU and N&DCU for mortgages, however the property we are in love with is not eligible for a conventional mortgage. We are happy to pay a competitive interest rate to someone who can help us realize our dream. If you are interested in looking at the numbers please call Jennie and Shaun, 354-7812.

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Tax breaks overhauled Property tax breaks for non-profits changed as councillors approve new tax exemption policy designed to cap permissive tax exemptions by Chris Shepherd

CHRIS SHEPHERD

Ymir residents plant native shrubs and trees on the Yankee Girl site. Ymir can be seen across the Salmo river in the background.

Contaminated no more Decades old tailings site soon ready for a public park in Ymir by Chris Shepherd For decades Ymir residents avoided the tailings dump across the river from their community but they won’t for long. By the end of this summer, the toxic land at the Yankee Girl tailings site that once seeped noxious fumes and unnatural colours will be replaced by a community park and garden. Yankee Girl is just 150 metres from Ymir, separated by the Salmo River. The site used to be grotesque scar on the landscape but that’s all changed. Earlier this month there was a community planting day when shrubs, trees and other local plants were set into new soil that covers Yankee Girl. It was a long haul to get to that point. Thousands of tons of tailings were moved into a new location, still on the site, where they could be better isolated from the river.

Tailings are the waste left over from mining operations. The Yankee Girl site was used to separate gold from the rocks pulled from the Dundee Mountain mine. The process used cyanide, arsenic and heavy metals to get the gold The tailings were treated with lime to neutralize them and then capped with clay, which in turn was covered by a mix of waste wood from the Celgar Pulp Mill and material from Teck Cominco that helps to further break down any chemicals that escape. The site restoration was managed SNC-Lavalin Environment which has planned an area of wetlands below the site that will use plants to break down chemicals that escape. The planting, done on Friday, May 1, marked an important milestone in a decade-long project to turn a toxic site into a community garden. It was an exciting for Gerry Nellestijn, coordinator of the Salmo Watershed

Streamkeepers Society. “It’s a transition from a culture of acceptance to looking to the future,” Nellestijn said. The planting layout was designed by Nellestijn, Lisa Heinbuch, Sharon Henderson and Sarah MacCrimmon and it was made possible through cooperation from locals and several government departments. The reclamation was paid for by B.C.’s Ministry of Agriculture and Lands’ contaminated sites branch. After the plants were in the ground the land was seeded with grass and now it’s a matter of giving the plants time to establish themselves. Henderson has lived in the area for 30 years and until the reclamation started, she had never set foot on the Yankee Girl site. If the plants take root like they’re expected to Ymir residents will have a lush park to enjoy by next year.

Live history at Central school

Central School is celebrating its centennial in 2009. If you are a regular reader of this column, you know that we mentioned it in the story about Escotte Wickham and Whilhelmine Pearcy, early teachers at the Nelson Public School who were sisters of my Grandmother Millar. Others might be completely unaware of this historic event in the Queen City of the Kootenays. No matter which of the two categories you are in, please consider this your invitation to the Central School Centennial Celebrations this Saturday, May 30.

Seniors’ Saga

George Millar

The official ceremonies begin at noon, with Mayor John Dooley,

School District superintendent Pat Dooley, and members of District 8 School Board in attendance. Former teachers and student alumni will also be present. The Nelson City Band and others will perform for your entertainment. From approximately 12:30 p.m. till 4 p.m., you are invited to tour the building, or join in the class instruction taking place in the old-fashioned classroom. Take time to visit the displays, including the heritage fair exhibits created by students from across the region. A school time capsule from 1908 will be on display. You might

even want to pay five dollars for the right to have your brief hello to the future included when items from 2009 join the original material in the replaced cornerstone. Food with a focus on the past will be provided for sale by the Parent Advisory Council. Although you are invited to tour the second floor, all the action is on the first floor, which has wheelchair access. So don’t stay away because of mobility challenges. Bring the whole family to experience a vignette of living history. For more information call Michelle at the school at 354-4311.

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.

Every organization that has received a pass on paying Nelson’s property taxes will have to reapply this year, and not all of them are guaranteed they’ll be accepted. The change has been a long time coming and councillors are set to approve a new permissive tax exemption policy that will change the way the city gives organizations a break. Under the current system, council gives out a total $90,000 worth of property tax exemptions to various organizations. The new policy sets a limit on the dollar value. Now, councillors can give out tax exemptions up to one per cent of the total tax collection: Roughly $70,000 in total in the next year. Council discussed the new policy at their Monday, May 25 council meeting. While all councillors were in favour of the policy, Councillor Robin Cherbo raised the possible consequence that some organizations might not be able to offer services if they lose their tax exemption. He gave the example of the curling club which is used by many seniors. If the curling club lost its exemption, it could raise its fees, but that in turn could drive away some seniors, Cherbo said. Coun. Deb Kozak

said the tax exemptions are in effect a grant to an organization, adding the issue had become a major one because council hadn’t discussed the matter for some time. Exemptions are given to a wide variety of organizations including: the Capitol Theatre (which received an estimated $9,920 tax exemption in 2008); Nelson and District Museum, Archives Art Gallery Society ($11,913); and Nelson Golf and Recreation ($13,043). Some of those organizations had tax exemptions scheduled until 2016, but the new policy says every group must reapply this year by Tuesday, June 30. Organizations will have to reapply every three years as well. The policy says tax exemptions must go to a non-profit and provided needed social or community services; arts, cultural or recreational activities that can reasonably be considered an extension of the city’s services. Councillors passed the motion unanimously in what Kozak called a “big moment.” Speaking after the meeting, she said this policy was the product of the work of the previous council and the current council and that it will make tax exemption granting a more equitable process.

Briefly New display for the Anscomb ferry

Sunday, May 31, 2 p.m. at the Balfour ferry landing The first chapter of a true Cinderella story will be revealed with the unveiling of six public display panels relating the history of the MV Anscomb, one of the original great Kootenay Lake ferries. The celebration will feature the Anscomb family: some of the retired captains and crew members from the Anscomb, present day crew members from the Osprey 2000, history buffs, and local residents whose lives were enhanced by the Anscomb’s long years of service. Following the unveiling of the panels, work will begin in earnest on the restoration of the wheelhouse. The wheelhouse has been stored at the ferry landing on property loaned by Ron Lang, but must be moved in order for work to commence. A new location, financial support, and willing workers will be required for the next phase of the project. Truus Zelonka, co-chair of the project, encourages anyone who would like to assist to contact her at 229-2113.

Opinions & Letters Editorial We need a health task force supported by local governments We are extremely grateful to Gary Wright, chair of the Regional District of Central Kootenay, for clearing up the confusion around the origins of the Nelson and Area Health Task Force. The Express wrote a story on the question of whether the task force, which has been highly critical of the Interior Health Authority (IHA), is an official entity of the RDCK and City of Nelson. The memories of the task force’s creation (way back in 2002) were muddy at best and at the time of writing our first story (for the April 29 issue of the paper) there didn’t appear to be any documents that provided clarity. But Wright has come forward and made everything clear. We are grateful for this because it is important people know which organizations are sanctioned by our elected officials and which are not. We, like Wright, believe the task force does good work and is a group of volunteers that do valuable work on the challenges facing our health care system. That said, we need an official task force that has a clear mandate from the RDCK and City of Nelson. This is because the elected officials need to have unbiased information and opinions on the state of our health care system. This official task force would be in addition to the existing Nelson and Area Health Task Force. Of course the IHA will provide information to the councillors and regional directors, but health care is the number one issue in this community and an official task force can gather information from many sources so the local governments can use the information to lobby the province and health authority and deal with other issues that are not under IHA mandate. With the status of the health task force cleared up – and the documents Wright has produced leave no question to that status – it is now up to government to take steps to create an informed, unbiased health task force to inform their decisions and policies as they might pertain to health care.

Fish Heads & Flowers Flowers to the thoughtful person who tied a dog on a leash to my front porch. It wasn’t my dog, but it is the thought that counts. – Laughing in Harrop Fish heads to those people who insist on spraying water on their sidewalks and driveways to clean them. Get a broom. It saves water and gets you fit. Don’t be so wasteful. – Zoom with a broom Flowers to the two young men whom scaled the cliff to guide two children back to safety. - Astonished Fish heads for the severe lack of garbage cans located

around the city resulting in all types of garbage strewn on sidewalks, yards, in bushes and common areas and to the people who throw it there instead of taking it home. – Tidy resident Flowers to the tall blonde that patiently trained me for my new job! Someone should name a beer after this woman. – Grateful Flowers to the friendly neighborhood cats who have taken it upon themselves to introduce spring by coming out to greet passersby with a rub against the leg and an excited meow. – Caressed by kitty

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I would put seeds. A variety of all the staple foods. Nataliya Dmitrieva (with daughter Sonya), Winlaw

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Pictures of places as they are today: streets, some of the facilities we have around. Some new coins too. Gary Campbell, Kelowna

Events

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Special Events

Ongoing Events Wednesday

Sundays

NEED INEXPENSIVE BIRTH CONTROL? Options for Sexual Health drop-in clinic. 333 Victoria St. 5:30-8 p.m. PROBLEM WITH EATING and weight? OA support group 5 - 6 p.m., Nelson Hospital cafeteria (basement). No dues or fees. 250-352-7717 or 1-800-6115788. www.endoftrail.ca/ OANelson.htm DROP IN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP. 7-9 p.m. at Broader Horizons, 905 Gordon Road, back door . THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Info 250-505-5583 WOMEN’S HOCKEY SCRIMMAGE at the old rink 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. $10 dropin fee. Full equipment required. Info 250-359-7036 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Harrop Hall, Harrop 5:30 p.m. DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon meeting noon The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. NUTRIENT-RICH COOKING classes every Wed/Sun. Many topics to choose from. Contact Lorraine at lorraine@earthlobby. com or 250-352-3860. GLACIER HARMONIES Women’s Barbershop Chorus. All welcome at 7 p.m. to Baptist Church, 6115th St. Nelson. Dorothy 3527199 or Joey 352-3393 NEW! LUNCHTIME MEDITATION noon - 1 p.m. at the Shambhala Centre, 444 Baker Street. SAHAJ MARG group meditationplease phone: Eleanor 352-3366 or Sarah 354- 9496

WORSHIP SERVICES JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 10 a.m., 11 a.m, 6:30 p.m., 560 Baker St, Suite #3, 825-4095.

Thursdays IS ALCOHOL A PROBLEM IN YOUR LIFE? AA Meetings, Lunch Bunch at Noon. Into Action Big Book Study at 8:00 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria Street, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 BIBLE STUDY JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 6:30 p.m. 560 Baker St., Suite #3. Ever yone welcome. . SIGNING CHOIR (sign language) 3:30 p.m. at NDYC, 608 Lake St. www.ndyc.com REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 229-4346 or 2294343 for more details. CALM, ABIDING TOGETHER, a parent and infant group. Short meditations and discussions. Free at Shambhlala Centre, 444 Baker Street.

Fridays GENDER OUTLAWS, a support & social group for trans & gender variants. 354-5362. Nelson AA - F-Troop meeting at the Cellar 717A Vernon St 8 p.m. DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon meeting 8 pm at 601 Front St.

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 1 p.m. For further info. please call 250505-5583

Sundays

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822. SHAMBHALA CENTRE NYINTHUN: Join us for sitting meditation 9 a.m. to noon. Break for refreshments mid-morning. . Everyone is welcome, come and go as you please. 444 Baker St. 352-5560 www.nelsonbuddha.com

QUAKER MEETING 723 Ward, upstairs, 9:45. 354-3859. SUNDAY MORNING WORHSIP, Community Church, Passmore Hall, 11 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.

AROUND TOWN Wed. May 27

Sat. May 30

OPEN JAM WITH ESTEVAN bring your instruments, voice and poetry to the Royal on Baker. Sign up early, doors open at 9:30 p.m.

CATTLE ANNIE AND CAT play a mix of Swing, Old-time, and Cottonwood Falls Market.

NIKKO plays live music at Fusion 301 Baker St.

SOULFULL SATURDAY Presents Bollywood Vs Jamaica With Selekta Mesenjah, Dee Selectress and Live Percussion BY Melissa Of Wassabi 10 p.m. at the Royal.

PAUL LANDSBERG & BERT PETERS, jazz guitar duo, Library Lounge in the Hume Hotel, 6-10 p.m.

CACTUS Western Tex Mex Outdoor

NELSON AA - Sunday Morning 10 a.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St.

KARAOKE Amy Poznikoff putting on the Ritz and Wild Women Wednesdays at Finley’s Irish Pub

SWEATSHOP UNION, Two time Juno Award nominees, at Finley’s Irish Pub.

NELSON UNITED CHURCH service, 10 a.m. 602 Silica St. All are welcome.

Thurs. May 28

ADHAM SHAIKH AND BEATS without Borders, Spirit Bar, at the Hume Hotel

ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH Ser vice 10:15 a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. You are welcome. 352-2515 ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Everyone welcome to 4 p.m. worship 21 Silica St. 354-3308 SAHAJ MARG group meditationplease phone: Eleanor 352-3366 or Sarah 354- 9496 WINLAW FARMERS MARKET 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Vendors wanted For info 226-7862 or 226-7942 Opens May 31.

Mondays NELSON TABLE TENNIS CLUB. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Blewett Elementary School when school is in session. 352-9547 or 3525739 SHAMBHALA CENTRE OPEN HOUSE: 7 p.m. meditation instruction and practice; 8 p.m. talk and discussion; 9 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 8 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 229-4346 or 2294343 for more details.

DAM UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC Open Stage, Thursdays, 9 p.m. hosted by Estevan, Dam Inn, South Slocan. THE GOODS WITH MR. SMITH spinning all the latest tracks every Thursday at the SpiritBar, Hume Hotel. NIKKO plays eclectic jazz 6 - 9 p.m. at Max & Irma’s. OPEN STAGE at the Balfour Beach Inn 8 - 11 p.m.

Sun. May 31 Sarah and Rich perform soulful jazz standards in a pleasant lounge setting. 7:30 p.m. at the Redfish Grill 479 Baker St. NIKKO PLAYS EVENINGS at Nelson’s live jazz venue, The Library Lounge, located in the historic Hume Hotel.

Fri. May 29

Blues Jam at the Royal on Baker 7 - 11 p.m.

RYLAN PLAYS FINGER style solo guitar 6-9 p.m. at Max & Irma’s.

JAZZ DUO PETE Slevin and Adrian Wagner Cedar Creek Cafe, Winlaw.

HEDDY ACCLAIM perform live at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. TERRY B. MOORE and Olin Mackay Bluegrass at Cedar Creek Cafe, Winlaw. JUST B WITH EL JIMADOR, Spirit Bar at the Hume Hotel

Sat. May 30 FOLKSHOP TOUR: Corwin Fox, Raghu Lokanathan and Yael Wand per form unplugged at Ellisons Cafe,12-3 JUDE DAVISON - plays acoustic originals & covers at Max & Irmas restaurant 6-9 p.m. HERITAGE HARMONY BARBERSHOP Chorus presents “Best Of” concert, with special guests, Kootenay Ladies Chorale, 7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church in Nelson

Mon. June 1 SARAH McGLYNN & RICH RABNETT live at The Library Lounge, in the Hume Hotel. 610 p.m. REGGAE MIX MONDAYS Hosted by DJ T.H.C. starting at 8 p.m. at the Royal on Baker. TERRY B. MOORE and Olin Mackay Bluegrass at Cedar Creek Cafe, Winlaw.

Tues. June 2 LIVE OPEN STAGE at Finley’s Irish Pub, everyone welcome. All Ages Open Mic ever y Tuesday at the CocoaNut Lounge. 6-10 p.m. hosted by Rob Funk

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DIAPER FREE BABY / ELIMINATION Communication Support Circle 4th Monday of each month 10 - 12 a.m. at The Family Place 312 Silica St. HERITAGE HARMONY Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892

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WALDORF SCHOOL MAYFEST! Includes music, Maypole dancing by grades 1 - 4, and more. 10:30 a.m. call 352-5250 IMPRISONMENT FOR REMOVAL: Exhibition by Betty Fahlman Opening: 7:00 pm Artist Talk: Friday, June 12, 7:30 pm Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon, alley entrance FROM SMALL SPACES TO GREAT Places 7 p.m. in the LV Rogers gymnasium, first ever dance showcase.

Saturday May 30 POTLUCK LUNCHEON SENIOR Citizens’ Br.51 717 Vernon St., 12:30 p.m. all seniors welcome

3RD ANNUAL CAPITOL Theatre Costume Depar tment Garage Sale Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm KOOTENAY REGIONAL HERITAGE FAIR open to the public Noon to 3 p.m. CENTRAL SCHOOL CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Saturday, 11:30 to 4 p.m. at Central School, 811 Stanley Street, Nelson.

Sunday May 31 SUMMER SKATING LESSON registration 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. community complex, canskate, canpowerskate and jumpstart. more info: 250-352-6510 HOME & GARDEN, Discover Persian/Tao/Zen garden secrets, includes dowsing, design, landscape & interiors. 10 - 4 p.m. $65.00/sliding scale. 250-5090536

Monday June 1 BELLY DANCE CLASSES. Aziza’s World class teaching style. June 1 - 29, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Karen Jasmine 352-7267.

Wednesday June 3 FREE MORNING WORKSHOP on Financing Your Education. To register/info 250-352-6200 Kootenay Career Development Society info@kcds.ca

Thursday June 4 SELKIRK COLLEGE STUDENT FILM Festival. New narrative and documentary short films at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets $10

Friday June 5 Silent Auction representing BEAKS, wild bird rehabilitation center. Featuring work from Evelyn E. Kirkaldy, Jim Lawrence, Mirja Vahala, Susan Parr, Heinz Wohler, Rustic Creations and more. Chako Mika Mall, June 5th 9:30 - 9, 6th 9:30 - 5, 7th 11 - 5.

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RHYTHMIC GYMNASTIC WORKSHOP! A fun workshop for girls ages 6 & up. 4 - 6 p.m. at South Nelson School. Rhythmic Dimensions 505-1812.

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DOES SOMEONE YOU LOVE suffer from an Eating Disorder? Need Support? Last Monday of the month 7-9 p.m. 352-9598 after 6 p.m. or mcsuzzie@hotmail.com for more info.

ORGANIZING CLASS: Conquer your household paper clutter. Learn tricks from professional organizer, Jen Heale, owner of Neat to Organize. Warranties, bills, children’s papers, and misc. household papers. There will be draw prizes and discounts on products Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Kootenai Moon LIFE AFTER DIAGNOSIS The telephone workshop 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. To register: 1-866-3962433 or www.alzheimerbc.org JOIN US FOR A STREET PARTY to celebrate our merger with SelfDesign, our new summer semester courses, studio arts programs in pottery and sculpture, French language workshop classes and more. What: Displays of student projects, films, art work, literature, craft and bake tables. The school community choir will per form and we will end our party with a street dance from 8 - 9 p.m. with Mushana Marimba.

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‘DRUMMING FROM THE HEART’ Community Drum Circle with Kim Massé. North Shore Hall 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. $7 kimmasse@shaw. ca 505-2684

CREATING YOUR HIGHEST FUTURE. Free collage making and creative writing workshop. For information/registration, Kootenay Career Development Society 352 6200 SLOCAN VALLEY HERITAGE Trail Society AGM 7 p.m. at WE Graham School in Slocan ALTERNATIVE WORSHIP experience “The Hidden Language of the Spirituals”, 7 p.m. Nelson United Church. SELF-HELP ROLF STRUCTURAL Integration monthly workshop Align for Life workshop series at Shanti Yoga Studio. 8 - 10 p.m.

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Exploring local heritage Regional heritage fair brings youths’ view of heritage to light by Chris Shepherd

Kootenay Regional Heritage Fair

Saturday, May 30, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Central School gym, 811 Stanley St. This weekend Kootenay residents will get a chance to see Canadian heritage from a student’s perspective at the Kootenay Regional Heritage Fair. “It’s a celebration of Canadian heritage and history,” says Kaley Ewart, fair coordinator. The heritage fair draws on students across the Kootenays who have created heritage projects this year. The projects can cover a wide variety of topics including family history, local characters and historical events in the community. The projects could have been created as part of the regular school curriculum or outside of school and is open to children from Grade 3 to

Young actors needed for A Midsummer Night’s Dream

L.V. Rogers’s dance showcase

Friday, May 29, 7 p.m. in the L.V. Rogers Secondary School gym, 1004 Cottonwood St. Students from Grade 6 to Grade 12 will share the stage for a shared passion as they put on the high school’s first ever dance showcase, From Small Spaces to Great Places. For four months, students have been working to learn, polish and finally perform choreography. Both teacher and student choreography

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Community Band spring concert It’s a celebration of Canadian heritage and history. Kaley Ewart, fair coordinator

Grade 12. The regional heritage fair is also a stepping stone to the provincial and national heritage fairs. Four students will be selected to go to Victoria and a fifth will be picked to go to Ottawa for the national fair. The Kootenay Regional Heritage Fair also be held in conjunction with the Central School’s centennial celebration.

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Sunday, May 31, 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 611 Fifth St. The Nelson Community Band returns to Nelson with a spring concert after a warm reception in Silverton as part of the New Denver May Days festivities. The spring concert includes a variety of musical genre including at least one old-fashioned Sousa march. There will be something to delight all tastes. Admission for adults is $8.00, while children and students under 15 are free when accompanied by an adult.

Award-winning poet Heather Spears reads

Monday, June 1, 7 p.m. at the Nelson Municipal Library, 602 Stanley St. Governor-General’s Award-winning author Heather Spears reads from her new collection of poetry, I Can Still Draw. The new volume, illustrated with the author’s beautiful, sensitive renderings, is nominated for the 2009 Pat Lowther Award. Spears has held over 75 solo exhi-

the school. Prices are $10 per adult, $7 per student and children six and under are free.

bitions and published 11 collections of poetry, four novels, a non-fiction series on visual perception, and three books of drawings in addition to her books of poetry.

Imprisonment for Removal by Betty Fahlman

Friday, May 29, 7 p.m. at the Oxygen Art Centre, #3-320 Vernon St. (alley entrance) Artist talk on Friday, June 12, 7:30 p.m. at the Oxygen Art Centre, #3-320 Vernon St. (alley entrance) This is an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Nakusp artist Betty Fahlman. The exhibition title is inspired by the text on a British Columbia Survey stake that Fahlman found during walks among tree stumps and their exposed massive root systems at the old Arrow Park town site. These documentary portraits depict how the stumps’ root systems have become more exposed with every lowering and rising of the Arrow Lakes Reservoir. Fahlman invites the viewer to see the destructive impact of the flooding of the lakes, even without knowing specifics of the history.

Nelson Youth Theatre is looking for actors between the ages of six and 18 for A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Rehearsal and performances will take up the first three weeks of August, Monday to Thursday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Beginners are more than welcome. Those interested should contact Jeff Forst (BA, English literature and drama) at jeff@forstmedia. ca. Forst’s show highlights include Scrooge’s Christmas Carol and The Christmas Show at the Capitol Theatre, Peter Pan and The Wizard of Oz with the Kootenay Home Educators, and Looking Glass Land and The Legends of King Solomon, among many highlights, with the Homelinks Theatre Company.

Capitol costume garage sale

Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the back entrance to the Capitol Theatre off Herridge Lane For the third year in a row the costume department at the Capitol Theatre is opening their big back door and making room in their costume department by holding a garage sale. There’ll be shoes, clothes and accessories up for grabs.

May Fest for young children

Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nelson Waldorf School, 3648 Hwy. 6 Each year the Nelson Waldorf School presents a May Fest celebration at their beautiful pastoral campus. This spring festival honours families with young children (siblings are welcome). From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. children and adults enjoy strawberry shortcake and other snacks and make natural crafts and flower garlands to wear for the traditional May Pole dance which takes place from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. This year the Kinderhouse teachers are performing a puppet show, The Sun Egg a story in which a forest fairy discovers a mysterious orange object that surely must have fallen from the sky. Her adventure begins as she heads south to the land of the sun. Show times are 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. Admission to the puppet show is by donation. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the entire school and learn more about Waldorf education on one of the many guided tours occurring throughout May Fest. For more information call 352-6919 or visit www. nelsonwaldorf.org.

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DJs Just-B and El Jimador

Friday, May 29 at the Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. Nelson’s own DJ JustB is back once again to rock the Spiritbar with his unique and tantalizing blend of quality house music. Joining Just-B will be Kaslo resident and the Kootenay’s favorite new DJ El Jimador. The duo will take turns at the tables, and throw down the phattest selections house has to offer. This night will feature several sweet swingy beats, some phat and funky horns, a bunch of big and bouncy boomers, and some dank and dirty rippers. $5 cover at the door.

Sweatshop Union

Saturday, May 30 at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 705 Vernon St. Two time Juno nominees Sweatshop Union are in the midst of a 90-plus city North American tour in support of their recently released fourth album Water Street. They are rapidly becoming known for their distinctly musical conscious hip hop and a live show far beyond the average rap concert.

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With tens of thousands of sales of their critically acclaimed albums they have toured relentlessly and performed with the likes of The Roots, Black Eyed Peas, Jurassic 5, Blackalicious, De La Soul, Swollen Members and the Living Legends.

Hoedown with Cattle Annie and Cactus Cat

Saturday, May 30 at the Cottonwood Falls Market Cattle Annie and Cactus Cat play a mix of western swing, old-time, and tex mex. These gals harmonize, yodel and play mandolin, guitar, trumpet and accordion . . . just about everything except grow lettuce.

Bollywood vs. Jamaica

Saturday, May 30, at The Royal on Baker, 330 Baker St. For all you people who are ready to get down with some world rhythms and live dancers, here is a night of reggae/dance hall/ Bollywood/bangra/ hip-hop and more. With Selekta Mesenjah, Dee Selectress and live percussion by

Melissa of Wassabi Collective. The night will also feature live belly dancers and dance hall queens featuring Erin Thomson, Heather Holdener and more. There is a pre art opening at Luscious Studio and Gallery, .located in the Factory, featuring the art of David Morin.

Folkshop

Saturday, May 30, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Ellisons Natural Food Café, 523 Front St. Corwin Fox, Raghu Lokanathan and Yael Wand are accomplished performers in their own right. Individually, they have toured, recorded and gathered devoted fans across Canada and abroad. They’ve now joined creative forces on a live musical project – a sort of B.C. folk musician road show. Their show draws from their common passion for songwriting and storytelling (and a weakness for strong coffee). They make use of an eclectic array of instruments (guitars, banjos, accordions, mandolins) to accompany voices.

Gordon A. Reid exhibition

Now until Tuesday, June 30 at the Nelson Municipal Library, 602 Stanley St. What do you get when you combine a marketing guy with a sense of humour and a penchant for paint? The answer is Gordon A. Reid. Three of the Procter artist’s large works are on display at the Nelson Library. Reid took up the brush while engaged in an adver-

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Galen Boulanger, left, Daniel Rodman and Heather Kramar are the Nelson performers who won the honour of competing at the Provincial Festival of the Arts later this month.

Kootenay Festival of the Arts results

The annual Kootenay Festival of the Arts celebrated its 70th anniversary at the recent Festival held in Trail in April. The student participants were recognized for their talents and work in whichever discipline they pursue. Each entrant receives adjudications for their work by expert adjudicators. There are opportunities for recommendations to the Provincial Festival of the Arts, and for monetary awards. Galen Boulanger (junior musical theatre), Daniel Rodman (junior speech arts and drama), and Heather Kramar (intermediate speech arts and drama) tising career and as a freelance cartoon illustrator, influences evident in these bright acrylic paintings. Upon moving to the Kootenays he firmly established himself as a mover and shaker in the Procter cultural scene. There, he tackled the adventures of Moose Girl in KootenayFied, a serial comic that delighted Kootenay read-

were the Nelson students recommended to perform at the Provincial Festival of the Arts in Prince Rupert in May Those who received awards and/or performed at the honours concert (in Trail) were: Speech arts and drama: Daniel Rodman (and concert performer); Heather Kramar (and concert performer), Peter Swisterski (and concert performer), Tressa Ford (and concert performer), Ian Corrie, Espoir Segbeaya and Sebastian Shah. Voice: Galen Boulanger (and concert performer), Sebastian Shah (and concert performer), Jennifer Walsh, Amelia Ford, Reece Boulanger, Emma Chart, Savanna Blais and Shannon Rodman. Piano: Niallan Collier.

ers with enviro-activist antics and wry political and social commentary.

Digging in the Subconscious Brain Garden

Wednesday, June 3, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Dancing Bear Inn, 171 Baker St. Lens based artist Ruth Parish debuts Increase, her newly completed series of surreal photographic prints. Using imagery from nature and a framework borrowed from magic, Parish

has managed to produce an enigmatic, moody series of images, the first of which recently returned from four months at New York’s Hall of Science. This is thorny material for Parish. “I’m kind of a stranger in this territory – invocation, spirituality, subconscious – but sometimes you just have to gratefully go where the work takes you.” The show can be seen now through the end of June. For more information on Parish and her work, go to www.ruthparish.com.

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Central School Centennial Celebration

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Wildflower student Sophie Edney, centre, and other students look on as Shawn Lamb sorts through items hidden away since 1908. The items were from a time capsule tucked into the Central Education Centre’s cornerstone, laid in 1908.

Saturday, May 30, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Central Education Centre, 811 Stanley St. Central School will celebrate its centennial year with a public open house. The old school bell will be rung at noon sharp to draw people to the front steps for the opening ceremony. After the ceremony, the school will be open for public inspection from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. An old fashioned school room will be set up and classes will be held at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. for those who would like experience school in the old days. Upstairs, a virtual classroom will be set up for those who would like to experience attending school via the computer. Ambassadors will be on hand to meet and greet the public, musical interludes will be offered and historical artefacts including the contents of the time capsule that was hidden under the cornerstone in 1908 will be on display. Birthday cake will be served and organizers encourage people to bring along a few dollars to purchase an old fashioned lunch prepared by the school’s PAC. For more information call Central School at 354-4311.

Past and present connect Century-old time capsule unearthed in time for Central Education Centre’s centennial celebration by Chris Shepherd What promises to be one of the star attractions of Central school’s centennial celebrations, a 101-year-old time capsule, almost didn’t see the light of day. The time capsule was tucked away in a hollow carved into the large granite block as part of an elaborate ceremony marking the start of construction on the school back on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1908. The time capsule is now on display at Central Education Centre, just in time for the school’s centennial celebrations this weekend. First off, few people knew the time capsule existed. It wasn’t until January 2009 when Judy

MacPherson, the chair of the school’s centennial committee, was shown a copy of a news story from September 1908 that reported on the laying of the cornerstone. Included in the report was mention of a time capsule tucked into a cavity of the granite block with 1908 “boldly cut on the two outward faces.” Getting at the cornerstone seemed more like a daydream to MacPherson and Dan Dalgaard, principal of Central. “It’s one of those things you think you can’t do,” Dalgaard said. The cornerstone is part of the school structure and is surrounded on four sides by bricks and stones. In mid-March, Dalgaard was encouraged to try getting

the time-capsule. Some initial attempts by school district staff showed the project was beyond their abilities. Then the school hired Gery Giasson of Mountain Masonry Construction to do the job. Giasson took a look at the corner and judged the project feasible. Over the course of a week Giasson worked, pulling out bricks and drilling off sections of the cornerstone’s inner faces, and on Thursday, May 21, the small tin that was hidden away for 101 years was pulled out. The tin is heavily corroded and when it was brought out, the lid popped off, revealing yellowed, damaged paper. Under the guidance of Shawn Lamb, archivist for Touchstones Nelson, the time capsule was

kept protected and left to acclimatise for a day before the contents were sorted. Speaking the day before the time capsule’s contents were removed, Daslgaard said he was nervous about the condition of all the artifacts. When Lamb, wearing protective cotton gloves removed the contents on Friday, May 22, Dalgaard was relieved to see much of the papers, stamps and coins were intact. Students from Central and the nearby St. Joseph School came to watch the process. There was some damage. As Lamb sorted the materials on acid-free paper, silverfish scurried around, eliciting shrieks from the watching students. The small bugs had been eating some

of the papers, though the stamps were left untouched. The newspapers, guides to long-gone fairs and agendas from service clubs appeared largely intact, however. Both Dalgaard and MacPherson are excited to have the time capsule out and on display in time for the school’s centennial celebrations this week. “The capsule is the closest I feel to the history,” MacPherson says. “It hasn’t been touched in 100 years.” Dalgaard is planning on putting the 1908 time capsule back, along with one from 2009. People can pay $5 to write a small note to be included in the new capsule. The money will be used to offset the costs of removing the old one.

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At left, Shawn Lamb, archivist for Touchstones Nelson, and Dan Dalgaard, principal at Central Education Centre, gently pick through the 101-year-old time capsule. Above, Lamb takes out the collection stamps that were part of the time capsule. One hundred years, moisture and hungry silverfish took their toll on some of the items in the tin box.

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Minimize the impacts of allergy season, naturally Milder weather can be both loved and feared. With this change in temperature comes many pollen from trees, grasses and weeds that can set of allergic reactions in many people. Seasonal allergies commonly referred to as hay fever can affect one in six people and can last from spring to fall. It is caused by pollen in the air that can land in peoples’ eyes, nose or skin causing the body to release chemicals such as histamine, setting of an allergic response with symptoms such as sneezing, itchy, watery eyes and runny nose. For many people a trip to the drugstore for some over the counter antihistamine is a spring time ritual. There are some preventative measures one can take to help minimize symptoms of seasonal allergies these are: stay indoors and keep windows closed during times of high pollen count (between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m.) or on windy days, wear a mask when doing yard work and avoid freshly cut grass, avoid hanging laundry on a line at peak pollen times (pollen can collect on clothing), shower after being outdoors, vacation in pollen-free areas such as the beach. There are also many natural treatments that have been effectively used for the treatment of seasonal allergies. Homeopathic sublin-

Exploring Health

Shauna Robertson

A DIRECTORY OF HEALTH & HEALING IN THE KOOTENAYS gual imunotherapy is a treatment in which the allergy suffer takes small dosages of the allergen and slowly increases the dosage until the body builds a resistance to the allergen. Acupuncture treatments can decrease or eliminate allergy symptoms. Herbal remedies can also help such as nettle. Quercatin, an antioxidant, has been shown to decrease the histamine response in the body. Nutrition level is an important factor, if nutrition is lacking then our immune systems may be weakened which may mean a higher probability of having allergic responses.

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 Sandra Mason, RAC ....................................................551-0110 Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, 10 years experience.........352-0459 Marion Starr, Dr. TCM ............................................... 352-9890 Paul Gaucher, RAC at Back In Motion...................... 352-0075 Ben Brown, RAC, Winlaw ........................................... 226-7166 Lindsay Morris, RAC ..................................................354-9438 Diana Malone, R.TCM.P .............................................. 354-2982 Shauna Robertson, Reg. Acupuncturist ..................... 352-2167

Art Therapy

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

Ayurveda

Anna Colin Ayurvedic Practioner...............................352-1853

Bodywork

Integrated Healing Touch, Biodynamic Craniosacral,Esalen® Massage; www.potentialswellness.com Madelene 352-0084 DeepTissue, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Bliss, Certified - Niko...... 551-2577 Rolf Structural Integration, www.gravitytherapy.com......352-6611

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Hypnotherapy

Sharon Best, Certified Adv. Hypnotherapist .......... 354-7750 Irene Mock, CHt, RHt, Free Initial Consultation ..........352-7035

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 3-10, 2009 .........1-800-611-5788 Power Essentials, True Aromatherapy & Massage .........505-4144 RUBITIN, Mobile/Studio, Deep T., Neuro, Sports ...... 352-6804 Galena-DeepT,Swedish,Lomi,structl Shalimar .................354-4408 BodyMind Union, Chronic Pain, Deep Tissue ..................505-9945 RebalancingTouch, deeptissue, energywork. Nathalie ....352-2250 Neuro Somatic, Cranio, Reiki, Deep tissue, Paule .........505-5264

Nutritionists

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

Chiropractic

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

Blanche Tanner, BP, Family Constellation .................. 227-6877 McKenzie Community Chiropractic ........................... 352-1322

Coaching

Richard Klein, Stress Reduction Coach .................... 352-3280 Holistic Health, www.brendawiseman.com .............. 505-7555 Shayla Wright certified coach/mentor .................... 352-7908 Symbols Way-finding your answers. Raya Kelson .505-5004

Colonics

Counselling & Consultation THE PURSUIT OF QUALITY LEISURE FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY

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Breathwork

Hydrotherapy, Detoxification, Nutrition, U.Devine .. 352-6419

Long Weekends • Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm • Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm

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Increased pollen in the air can land in peoples’ eyes, nose or skin, eliciting allergic reactions.

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Pilates

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

Registered Massage Therapists

Daniel Voykin, RMT 523 Josephine ..c509-0345 o352-0459 Jennifer Johnston RMT 101-518 Lake St. ...............551-1197 Wendy Romanyshyn, RMT at Back In Motion ........ 352-0075

Reflexology

Mountain Waters Spa, 205 Victoria St ..........................352-3280 Craniosacral Reflexology, A Touch of Aloha.................. 229-4424

Carmen Carter, MEd, RCC, Play & Art Therapy ........354-4485 Sally Shamai, MEd, RCC, EMDR and more ...... 1-877-688-5565 Vic Neufeld, MA, RCC, (vicneuf@gmail.com)............ 229-5487

Shiatsu

Feldenkrais Method

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

Susan Grimble, Classes/Sessions 30 yrs exp. ........ 352-3449 Physical Problems & Nothing has worked? Give me call and let’s get moving! Call Hilary ......................................354-7616

Hair Care

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

Homeopathy

Barbara Gosney CCH RS Hom Cdn 12 yrs. exp......354-1180 Margo MacLaren DHom ............................................. 354-7072

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

Social Work Spas

Mountain Waters Spa, 205 Victoria St ...........................352-3280 Shalimar Spa, located at the Prestige Inn ............ 354-4408 Nelson’s Aveda Concept SalonSpa Spa Oasis, 448 Baker St..........................................354-4487

Yoga

Shanti Yoga Studio, Baker at Josephine, upstairs 352-7703 Om Yoga 3067 Heddle Road 6-Mile, Nelson.............825-0011

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

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Local asparagus has arrived Chew On This

Tara Stark

Now is the time of year to support our local asparagus farmers by enjoying this elegant green vegetable. Big agribusiness in other countries is threatening our local asparagus market. Cheap foreign inputs and labour can make imported asparagus more affordable than our local asparagus. Before you buy your asparagus, check where it comes from. Buying local asparagus not only keeps your food dollar in British Columbia, it sup-

ports a local farm family. Buying local also lessens the environmental impact. Transporting food contributes significantly to green house gases. Creston is one of the key asparagus growing areas in B.C. Let’s keep it that way. Nutritionally, asparagus is a great source of bone strengthening vitamin K as well as folate, vitamin C and A and B vitamins. It is also loaded with fibre and a whole cup has only 43 calories.

For more information on this topic visit www.wholefoodsnutrition.ca or call 505-9854. Tara Stark is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in helping people optimize their nutritional wellness and prevent diet related chronic disease.

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Selkirk Saints preparing for 5th annual golf camp.

Deadline for registration is Monday, June 15 The Selkirk Saints Athletic program is gearing up for the fifth instalment of the annual golf camp. The camp focuses on the long and short aspects of the game, specialty shots and mental preparation. Club making, history and the rules and etiquette of the sport are also covered. Locals may opt for the day camp package that runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and out-of-towners can choose the residence camp option which includes lodging, 24-hour supervision and evening activities such as swimming, a night at the movies, Wii sports and fishing on the Columbia River. Both options include meals, more than 24 hours of training, 36 holes of golf, computerized swing and video analyses, signature golf balls and a golf shirt. The camp runs from Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 10. For more information about the Selkirk College Saints Golf Camp or the athletics program, visit www.selkirk.ca/athletics. The registration desk phone number is 365-1208.

Minor Football prepares for next season

Nine-man football is a model used in many provinces and states to allow towns with smaller populations to play football as teams only need 13 to 20 players to compete. The 2009 Kootenay Minor Football season will see PeeWee (10/11), Jr. Bantam (12/13), and Bantam (14/15) begin regular season play the weekend after Labour Day and finish in October.

All championship games will be played at the Castlegar Recreation Centre with the PeeWee, Jr. Bantam Championship games in the fall. Kootenay Minor Football and local football associations are always looking for volunteers for game day, coaches and officials. Officials can earn $25$35 a game and training will be provided. Coaching clinics will be offered to those who are interested. Registration is ongoing in many associations and all youth aged 10 to 18 are welcome to register and participate. Equipment is provided and insurance is also included with registration. All players, coaches and volunteers may contact Kootenay Zone President Mike Leyte at mleyte@telus.net for more information

Align for life workshop

Wednesday, May 27, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Shanti Yoga Studio, 466 Josephine St. Anna Colin and Aga de Zwart have organized this month’s workshop on balancing and lengthening the body’s lateral midline and creating the space between the pelvic crest and the rib cage. The session is meant for fascia related pathologies in the trunk, the shoulder girdle and the arms. Colin and de Zwart say the workshop will help people discover their body patterns, release rigid fascia and scar tissue and find their line of balance. People will be taught self assessment techniques, self and partner bodywork, and movement education combined with yoga. Register at Shanti Yoga or by calling Anna at 3521853. Workshop fees are: drop-in $20; five classes $90; 10 classes $180.

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MOVING SALE EVERYTHING must go! furniture/kitchen ware/linens/garden plants & more! 412 Tower Rd., Rosemont. May 30th and 31st 8am4pm. SLEIGH DOUBLE BED $350 OBO, 42” ceiling fan, brass trim, both walnut color $50 304-9849 COUNTRY FURNITURE WOOD Entertainment Unit. Height 6’, Width 4’, Depth 15”. Great Deal! $150.00. (250)354-0207 WILLIS UPRIGHT PIANO, with bench.Good condition. 250 3529100

LOST: “ROCKET” BLACK/GREY tabby cat May 7th from Selby/Trevor St area. If seen call Jeanette 3522732

SUNGLASSES! KNOCK OFF designer shades. Many styles and colours, $10-$20. Call Brie 354-0311

DR. MICHAEL SMITH TCM, is now accepting new patients. Offering services in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Nutritional and Functional medicine. 12 years experience. Call 352-0459

Art

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INCOIME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or dislassic allowed Difficulty Level - Easy Sudoku Classic certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen Income Tax Consultant, (250) 5420295. 30 years income tax experience, 8 1/2 years with Revenue Canada, fax 250-503-2178 email; r.gallen@shaw.ca.

CAREER CHANGE? PREPARE for a well-paid/low-stress career as a massage professional. No need to relocate! Independent study plus hands-on tutorials in Calgary or Edmonton. Our grads are in great demand throughout the west. Excellent instructors, great results. Very affordable. 1-866-491-0574; www.mhvicarsschool.com.

Child Care

MATURE, EXPERIENCED, QUALIFIED woman available for childcare in your home. Excellent references. (250) 777-0825 (local) LOOKING FOR CAREGIVER for preschooler and afterschool care in the Crescent Valley area, call 3590171

Children

WALDORF SCHOOL MAY FEST for young children 10 a.m. ñ 1 p.m. Strawberry shortcakes, puppet show, crafts, May pole dance, school tours, & more! 352-6919, www.nelsonwaldorf.org BLUE BOB STROLLER Single; 2006 model; barely used; in excellent condition - $350 obo 505-2020 BOOSTER SEATS FOR sale. Graco Turbobooster $15.00. Sit N Snooze $10 359-2951; buy both, get bonus! LIGHTWEIGHT STROLLER $20, like new wooden baby gate $30, friction fit baby gate $15. 352-3704

Computers

CD BURNER, ETHERNET cards, 50mm fans, 5 port ethernet switch, 4 port router, cables, etc;, offers, 250608-3548 HC-S (HOME COMPUTING Solutions) Offering reliable and competitively priced PC Support & Computer skills training. From Hardware to Network we come to you.”No Solution NO FEE” Tel#250-505-4940 E-mail hcs@live.ca

PHONE DISCONNECTED? CHEAP phone reconnect. First month at reduced rate! Offering calling features, long distance & internet. Free ADSL connection! Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274; www. phonefactory.ca.

Events SHARE NELSON SILENT Auction ends May 30th. Collectors coins, Silverware, Italian glassware and china pasta set, Vintage glassware and Original artwork, 1950’s lamp and ashtray and 1958 Tannhauser Normende Radio plus 100th anniversary special Buck Knife and more for sure... Share Nelson Supporting Humanity and Responsible Ecology. 612 Lakeside Dr, Nelson 352-1222 SHARE NELSON SILENT auction ends may 30th. Collectors coins, silverware, Italian glassware and china pasta set, vintage glassware and original artwork, 1950’s lamp and ashtray and 1958 Tannhauser Normende radio plus 100th anniversary special buck knife and more for sure... Share Nelson Supporting Humanity and Responsible Ecology. 612 Lakeside Dr, Nelson 352-1222 LARGE APPLIANCE SALEEverything 20% off for month of May and a 28 day warranty! Share Nelson supporting Humanity and Responsible Ecology 612 Lakeside Dr. Nelson 352-1222 HERITAGE HARMONY BARBERSHOP Chorus’ ìBest Ofî concert! Saturday, May 30th, 7:30pm, First Baptist Church, Nelson.

Lost & Found

$500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660.

SEEKING STUDENTS FOR DONA Postpartum Doula workshop, to be held this fall in Nelson. (250)3525895

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VINYL SIDING STARTER strips, 10 lengths, 2 corners, top edge pieces, sk9M000550 easy to install, Linen color. 354-3697

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Education

YARD SALE MAY 30 & 31, 9am, 3795 Woodcrest Rd., Bonnington. Tools, housewares, furniture and more. 3RD ANNUAL CAPITOL Theater Costume Dept Garage Sale. Sat May 30th 9am-3pm. Vintage clothing, hats, mens and womens. Herridge Lane behind the theatre. All welcome! 352-6363 www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca YARD SALE AT 911 Third Street! May 30th, 8am-12pm Kids wear, Sports wear (new), kitchen stuff. HUGE MOVING/GARAGE SALE. Furniture, toys, light fixtures, more. 4334 Chatfield, Cresent Valley, Sat. May 23 GARDEN SALE/GARAGE SALE!!! MOVING, everything must go! 412 Tower Rd. Rosemont. Saturday30th and Sunday31st. GARAGE SALE! EVERYTHING must go! Great pricing! 215 Houston Street. Saturday May 30th 8:00 am.

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PRACTICAL RESPONSES TO an uncertain future. Learn about Emergency Preparedness in your home and becoming a volunteer emergency responder. Meet people who share your concerns. Practice skills necessary to survive (and live) in the wilderness indefinitely in a family or small group. Call 352-9723

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SUMMER STUDENT POSITION. Art Studio Assistant/Archivist. Kutenai Art Therapy Institute. Deadline May 28th. kutenai_art_therapy@shaw.ca ALL SEASON’S CAFE seeking inspired talented chef to join fun food loving team. For good times phone 352-0101 STUDENTS (MUST BE attending and returning to school) for full-time summer theatre performance with TNT Young Company. Francophone applicants or from visible minorities or with disabilities welcome. Contact histerian@hotmail.com REMOVE YOUR RECORD: A CRIMINAL Record can follow you for life. Only PARDON SERVICES CANADA has 20 years experience. Guaranteeing record removal. Call: 18-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366). www.RemoveYourRecord.com.

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LARGE BOX OF bubble wrap. Complete set of wooden cupboards. 250-505-4940 WANTED WASHER AND dryer in working condition, will pick up 3529119

Furniture

KITCHEN TABLE, 3 chairs $60; wood bookcase $95; table $15; chair $15; desk $45; 13” TV $15; filing cabinet $6; new ironing board $25; end table $25; dresser $60; chest and mirror $45. 352-3071 LOOKING FOR 4 white wooden chairs for kitchen table in good condition, and good coffee table. 2295385 HAND-WOVEN ORIENTAL RUG. 8x10 dark blue, $200 OBO. 5050454

LOST: FRONT WHEEL for bike: May 20th at 6:45 pm at Lakeside soccer field. 352.6233 LOST HAT-3 YEAR old’s beloved Thomas The Train Hat Please Call 505-9697 FOUND MAY 15 Vernon Street. Beaded necklace from Nepal? Tibet? India? Please describe 505-5322. FORD CAR KEY, lost at Bassfest in Kaslo, May 17th. If found, please call 359-6915. ZEN MOSAIC BLACK & gray MP3 player lost mid-April. Owner can’t afford replacement! Please call 250354-4059. LOST: A PAIR of brown Arnette prescription sunglasses. If found please call Tanya at 505-5075 LOST: BLACK AND Camo Dakine backpack, at Gyro Park or downtown. Please call 359-7235

Misc. for Sale IPOD FIRST GENERATION 2gig black new battery, backlight not working so selling for $20 229-5638 PSP FOR SALE. Like new, rarely used, comes with a few extras. $100 354-1103 FRIDGIDAIRE RERIDGERATOR, BLACK face, looks good, runs great, $225. 10 speed adult bike, $40. 3597756 SEVERAL TOMATO PLANTS in 2L containers, $2 each; peppers; perennial flowers; lupin seedlings. 3526762 PANASONIC FAX/PHONE WITH extra film. New: $100, Asking: $50. Used 3 times. 354-0300 NEW DIABETIC SHOES half price, $80. Bunk beds, blue metal, bottom converts to futon couch, $200 3526120 40-COMMERCIAL T- 8 FLUORESCENT lights $20.00 each o.b.o. call 250-354-4171. BX22 KUBOTA BACKHOE/FRONT Loader. Purchased new in 2004, only used 300 hrs. Contact John 8254408 GRAD SUIT, BLACK pants and jacket, white shirt, 5’10”, $40obo, 352-7401 THE WIN STORE now accepts furniture donations. Please call ahead 505-5444 FIREWOOD. MIXED. CUT and split. $175/cord. You pick up. Delivery negotiable 250-226-6796 2 JONAS BROTHER tickets. GM Place, Vancouver. June 29. sec.103 row 13. 352-6157 COMMERCIAL WALK IN freezer/ fridge, used, good condition. $2800 359-7261(day), 350-8002 or 3598002(night) DO YOU NEED something that’s going to break your piggy bank? I’ll find it cheap. merchandicefinder@h otmail.com 360 XBOX ELITE with 4 discs, $350 OBO. WaveSport Mutant kayak with paddles, $300. ‘71 Poptop Westfalia $1500. 354-7691 VINTAGE CLOTHES & collectables porch sale. Phone for details: 3524628 MOVING SALE: COUCH, antique table, 4 chairs, 32” Sanyo television, 2 barstools, Phillips stereo, dresser, Dirt Devil vacuum, olive green cube foot stools. 509-1424 POTTERY WHEEL(KICK STYLE), 80lbs clay and tools $250 20gal glass carboy with basket $50 call 3544257 SEARS HEAVY DUTY washer $100. 352-6726 80LB PUNCHING BAG w/ chains. $60 obo. call Mike at 250-352-9938 DIGITAL CAMERA. MINOLTA Dimage Xi. 3MP pocket-sized. Easy to use. All cables, software, etc. $75 551-5683 BIG HOT TUB 75kbtu propane boiler , needs pump . Also 150k btu gas/propane boiler-basic. Offers 359-6673 SOYBELLA SOY & nut milk maker. Brand new, hardly used. $125.00. 250-352-1674 WEDDING DRESS, GOOD condition, $250 obo, Sewing machine, $300 obo. Phone 250-354-4558 ENTRANCE DOOR, METAL, framed $25; 3 Windows framed 28x52 (half vinyl sliders)$75; oval bathroom sink $20 357-9588

2008 SHOP RIDER scooter. New. Used 10 days. Was $8499. Now $6900 OBO 825-9560 or 505-3385 ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE $50, Black frame futon couch $50, wood dresser $50, wicker dresser $30. 250-354-4733. FOR SALE: 10’X10’ Steel Frame Gazebo. $100 OBO 250-359-7752 LG 245 CELL phone, used, works on the Telus Network, all complete. $20. 250.352.9247 CUSTOM FREERIDE MOUNTAIN bike. 19” Norco frame, great components. Versatile bike. $1000 obo. Phone 250-551-3174. DRY SPLIT DELIVERED firewood any species, any length, prompt delivery, competitive rates 551-2508 YAMAHA BASS GUITAR combo. great amp, case, tuner, mic. New condition 295.00 365-5608 CANOE 14 FT aluminum Sportspal square stern for motor w/paddles $250 250-825-0183 CLARION 12” SUB WOOFER in stinger box, wiring kit included $125 text/call 505-4298 X-BOX, 2 CONTROLLERS, 12 great games, all for $100 O.B.O 352-3541 SCOOTER FOR SALE Red Shoprider 889SL (LE) Mint condition, $2500. 352-2271 or bkvt@telus.net for picture and info. SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $3,495.00 - Convert your LOGS TO VALUABLE LUMBER with your own Norwood portable band sawmill. Log skidders also available. www.norwoodsawmills.ca/400T - FREE Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866884-7464. HOME PHONE DISCONNECTED? Call Home Phone Reconnect Tollfree: 1-866-287-1348 Reasonable rates, friendly service. Don’t be without a home phone. 1-866-287-1348. 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. 2 YEAR OLD Colorado Blue Spruce, 35cm, $1.49/each (180 for $268.20, free shipping). Also Pines, Hybrid Poplars, Willows, etc. Alberta grown, Alberta seed. 1-866-873-3846; www. treetime.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.

Misc. Wanted WANTED: NEW OR used yarn and wool, cheap or free. Call 250-2295204- Sheleigh VEHICLE TO BORROW to transport six bicycles from Nelson to Grand Forks. Gas provided. 250-352-9788 LOOKING FOR FREE metal roofing for small chicken coop (5’x8’). Chris 359-7220 LOOKING FOR EQUIPMENT needed to raise chickens that you aren’t using anymore. Chris 359-7220 LOOKING FOR OLD red chimney bricks. We can pick-up and/or remove. Call Katherine 250-352-0076.

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LOOKING TO BUY a gently used large freezer. 226-6998 WANTED: HAND CRANK meat grinder. Leave message for Martin 354-4257 WANTED MOVING BOXES, any size. Please contact 229-2122 SINGLE OR TWIN bed in good condition wanted for Non-Profit day program. 352-0867 DONATIONS WANTED OF outdoor palnts, bikes, garden tools, bike helmets, outdoor toys in good condition for preschool aged children. Care to Learn. 354-4673 WANTED: PROPANE FRIDGE for cabin, new or used, working or not. 354-1889 OLD 35MM FILM cameras. Outdated photographic paper. Fred @fdr@netidea.com, 352-2129 LOOKING TO BUY a dress form please email Krystal at kreet_ starchuk@hotmail.com SINGLE MOM SEEKING free, TV, kitchen chairs, girls clothing(3yr old). Krista 250-226-6832 WANTED: SPIRAL STAIRS for use in cabin. Please call Janine or Chris. Leave message 250-354-4475

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ANIMAL WEIGH SCALE,LARGE turkey feed hoppers,wool for spinning/knitting,cold smoker,250-3552269 TWO ADORABLE 8WK old, litter trained kittens. Short-haired Main Coon males. Call 352-0418 RAGDOLL X SIAMESE kittens mitted Seal Chocolate and Bluepoint $200 (250)352-2078 MEDI-CAL CAT FOOD 8 kg bags, Hypoallergenic/Gastro, or Weight Control. Only $25 ea reg. $33 2292355 QUARTERHORSE ARABIAN CROSS for sale. Good feet. Just turned 5. 20 days with trainer. 3527385 HORSE, LIVESTOCK, FARM care. Taking care of your animals with 40 years experience. 226-6796

SPRING CLEANING TIME, Junk clearouts, recycling by NSC Van, from $27 per vanfull + disposal 250551-2727

GIANT FAITH FOR sale RockShox Domain, Mavic wheels $1300. Kona stuff 2-4 $600 (250)825-4181 clocke@shaw.ca

Services

THULE ROOF RACK System for 2 kayaks: 450Crossroad, 544LockCores, LB50LoadBars, 2 835XTRHull-a-ports, 2 847Outrigger IIs. Lightly used half season, $700 OBO 505-5504

to disc printing and graphic design located in Nelson: www.shortyburns. com 352-BURN(2876) RASPBERRY ROCKETS: 4 dudes and Christine. Sweet dripping harmonies. Can’t stand still! Bookings: 352-1157 or 355-2552 DJ AVAILABLE! EXPERIENCED, professional and versatile. Weddings, parties and events. Excellent rates and references. 352-6525. CLASSICAL STRING MUSICIANS interested in forming a chamber ensemble. 250-505-5583

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CANOPY FOR TOYOTA Long (7 foot) Box 4X4 $200 obo Bob 3526317 DAGGER 6.9 JUICE, white water kayak $550 obo, good condition comes with paddle Zak 226-7229

Pets & Livestock LOOKING FOR ANY unwanted snakes, monitors, tarantulas / aracnids. Have lots of space. 250-5055747 WANTED FREE BANTUMS or Silky Hens for a lonely Silky Rooster on a hobby farm. Laura 352-7913 WANTED: INCUBATOR AND brooder for hatching eggs. Borrow or buy. Call 352 1376 AMERICAN BULLDOG /MASTIFF MOTHER: BOXER Puppies $400 3 males 4 females. Pictures available call 357-9692 for more details IMPERIAL 15” ALL purpose English saddle, $350, good condition sell before July. Kiki 226-7719

MAN WITH TRUCK demo, cleanup, new construction, concrete, decks, good rates Call Mike 250-352-2889 or 250-354-7378 ORCA TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 5050612.

LOREN MAZEREEUW FINE WOODWORKING MAZWOODWORKING.COM (250) 509-1106 Custom: Stairs, Mantels, Cabinetry, Built-ins

Sports 55CM ROAD CYCLOCROSS touring bike, Dura-ace wheel set, very light, $1500 invested, asking $800 352-9768 WINDSURFERS, TWO. 1990’S boards, advanced and intermediate, 5 sails, harnesses. First $500 takes. 250-354-9493

MORROW LITHIUM SNOWBOARD w/bindings 159cm, used 3 times, $100obo 352-7401

BICYCLE TRAILER/STROLLER IN mint condition, seats one child. $300 250.352.9247 MEN’S NISHIKI BIKE, good condition, used, eighteen gears, 20” frame, purple. $125 obo. 250.352.9247

Travel WHOLESALE TIMESHARE - 6080% off Retail! Qualified Buyers Only! Call for Free InfoPack! 1-800-5979347. www.holidaygroup.com/bcn.

Work Wanted CAN YOU DIG IT?...I CAN! One hard working woman with truck wants to help get your yard and gardens into beautiful shape this spring. Three years experience! Call Eryn @3522915

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1999 SUBARU OUTBACK AWD Luxury Edition. Leather, heated seats, automatic, power. Excellent condition. 139,000k $8500obo 5092288

1999 SUBARU FORESTER, 5speed, 75,000km, great shape, one owner, 2008 Nokian winters, $10,000 obo 208-9344.

Automotive NEED A VEHICLE? Need cash? Up to $6000. cash back! Guaranteed approvals! Over 400 vehicles to choose from. Call Will or Ashley today! 1-888-289-8935.

Boats & Marine SHARED OWNERSHIP OF A BEAUTIFUL, new, professionally maintained Westcoast 46 aft cabin motor yacht. Ideally suited to couple Seeking summer cruising. Phone 604-657-9739. www.one4yacht.com. FOR SALE 15 1/2’ fiberglass boat/ trailer with 50hp motor. $2000.00 OBO Contact 250-352-9541

Automotive-Cars 2008-9 MAZDA 3, 30,000kms, 5 spd, aftermarket rims and tires, $18,000. 551-7356 1998 SATURN SC1 Coupe. 2nd owner. Non Smoker. Keyless Ent. AutoStart. A/C. 5spd. 215km. $2500obo. 352-9741. WE HAVE 2 1984 Toyota Tercel 4x4 S/W parts cars for sale. Both run. $300obo. 355-2408(#3) VW JETTA 1987, 5 speed, sunroof, runs well, lots of recent work. First $1000 takes it. 352-7976 1979 CHEV VAN, fridge, bed, $700 1977 toyota celica, body damage, new clutch, extra parts, $800.00 3598031 1986 BMW 735I 185,000 Red Leather, Sunroof, new exhaust, CD Player, $2800obo, 357-2788

2000 BUICK, AUTOMATIC, ac/am/ fm/cd, abs brakes/ps, 4 winters on rims, 90,000Km, one owner, immaculate, $5500, 250-352-7223 MOVING SALE 1998 Subaru Outback- Good Condition -193k miles Very Reliable- $5800 Inquiries call 354-4138. 1969 FORD RANCHERO, California car, white, 351 auto, must see $6500.00 obo 352-9630 2004 SUBARU IMPREZA Outback Sport Wagon. Blue, new summer and winter tires. $16,900. 229-5340 2002 FORD FOCUS original owner, well maintained, winter tires on rims, 155,500 km, $4900. 352-2194. 2002 SUBARU IMPREZA Outback Sport, Loaded. $8300 obo. Salmo, 250-357-2119 1992 GRAND AM Vehicle 200,000 kms $2000. Call 250-354-4985 between 5 and 10 p.m.

Sleds/Bikes 400CC KAWASAKI QUAD 4xF, winch, heated grips, good tires, excellent shape, 1 owner(senior), $3950 352-6221 YAMAHA R6 (2003) 20,749K, Never dropped, well maintained, very clean, new rear tire, extras 250-354-7321 2005 SUZUKI DRZ400SM, on off road, 3000 km, great shape, $6000 OBO, 352-2814 2001 YAMAHA YZ426 dirtbike. Excellent condition, new rear tire, sprocket, chain. Very fast. Balfour $3000 505-4269

Tires/Parts/Other P205/60R15 MOUNTED 4 hole Icetrack tire, 60% tread, good spare, 3 1/4” between lug holes, $20 250608-3548 SET OF 4 summer tires, P195-70R14, like new, used 1 season only. $275. 250-505-0454. call after 6pm.

Trucks/SUVs/ 1994 JEEP GRAND Cherokee, auto, 200.000km, hitch, 3-bike rack, excellent condition, $3950 obo, 250-3552536, hauslemon@netidea.com

1990 TOYOTA DIESEL rhdvan 140 000km 4x4 good shape, new brakes, windsheild, inspected $5500.00 3541272

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RVs 28’ PROWLER TRAVEL trailer. Great condition. $4000. 250-505-2060. 1981 DODGE CAMPER van, raised roof, 350 motor on propane, full bathroom, stove, fridge, awning $5400 229-4922 WANTED, FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILER with a truck, maybe with a possibility of renting to own. (250)777-0825

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Briefly It’s a bird’s world

Tuesday, June 2, 6:30 p.m. at the Slocan Park Hall, 3036 Hwy. 6, beside the Slocan Park Co-op Retired biologist Joan Snyder will share her passion for avian life. Using slides and audio she’ll help people learn to identify birds by sight and sounds. Western tanagers, juncos, warblers and many more birds will be discussed during the evening. By the end of the evening organizers hope people will be eager to participate in the annual val-

ley bird count day. The annual Slocan Valley bird count takes place later in June and is used to help keep track of how the birds that summer over here are doing. It is part of an important marker post to see how birdlife is coping in these changing times. Admission to the event, which is sponsored by Slocan Valley Recreation, is a donation to (the Bird Emergency and Care Society (BEAKS). For more information of the event contact them at 226-0008.

Summer film camp for youth

July and August Amy Bohigian and Selkirk College have joined together to put on this digital film camp for youth aged eight to 18 this summer. The camps run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Selkirk College’s Tenth Street Campus in Fairview. The first camp, Intensive Director’s Seat for 11 to 13 year olds runs Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 24. All participants work intensively to create their

own original works. From pitching their concepts on the first day to a final screening on the last day each participant learns advanced camera and editing techniques by playing each role in the production process. Another class, Senior Director’s Seat for 14 to 18 year olds, runs Monday, Aug. 10 to Friday, Aug. 21. Participants will be given the tools, connections and confidence to take their passion in a professional direction. The second week includes advanced editing, an internship with a film professional and an

assistant instructor position. All Grade 10, 11, and 12 students are eligible to earn four high school credits and pay $200 when enrolled at Self Design-ISK. For the youngest students there is the Production Crew class, for eight to 10 year olds, which runs from Monday, Aug. 17 to Friday, Aug. 21. Participants plan, shoot and edit their own digital film ideas as they have fun in front of and behind the camera. For more information, email amy@watershedproductions.ca or call Selkirk College at 3526601.

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WATERFRONT DREAM HOME: If you only live once, you’ve got to live here! $549,000 (250)226-0095 LAKE LIVING: GORGEOUS parklike treed building lot only blocks from beach, Slocan Lake. $99,000 (250)226-7772 WATERFRONT LOT FULLYSERVICED WITH spectacular views of Kootney Lake/Mountains. 5min to downtown. Call Brent 604-7159181

ROOMIE WANTED IN South Slocan house/property with busy couple. $400/ month inc. w/d and utilities.3597670. 3 BEDROOM 1.5 bath half duplex Rosemont, n/s, n/p. $1050+Utilities. References Required. Available July 1st. 250-354-1008. ROOM 4 RENT. Newly reno’d bright spacious home.close to amenities. fenced back yard with deck and garden space. N/P N/S N/D, references required. $400/month including utilities. 250-505-0421 AVAILABLE JUNE 1, 4BR 2Bath, House Rosemont, W/D, large yard, NS, NP, $1650. 354-1188 FOR RENT (BLEWETT) bachlor suite, rent neg., must like animals, references. 352-7385 no pets 2BDRM HOUSE, JUNE-JAN (sublet), walkout bsmnt/storage, garden space, w/d, n/s, n/pts, mature/prof couples/singles, $1000/mo 5510789 BRIGHT AND SUNNY studio apartment. Quiet single, responsible female preferred. $625 inclusive. NP/ NS, references. 352-7813 UPHILL HERITAGE HOUSE. 3 bedrooms + office with separate entrance. Jacuzzi, gardens. NS/ND $1500+utilities. Available June. 2505092288 ROOM 4 RENT w/ 2 others. Downtown. $320/month inclusive. No pets/smokers. 250-352-0899. BACHELOR SUITE IN Nelson Rosemont area, available June 1. N/S,N/P.Quiet,responsible person preferred. $600 inclusive 505-1178 WILD HORSE RD, Ymir. Rustic cabin, with large shop/studio, gardens, outbuildings $800./m. Phone Greg:250-357-9568 DOWNTOWN GROUND LEVEL ENTRY APT, 1 bdrm + den. Incl: Utilities, Parking. Semi-furn. NP/NS. $898/mo. Refs. 352-5757. NEW 2 BEDROOM basement suite; furnished; Uphill; bus route; w/d; n/ s; n/p; $780/month + utilities. 3521191. LARGE 3 BEDROOM duplex, finished basement, 2 bathrooms, deck, four appliances. $1200 available July 1 250-354-2735 or 250-352-3248 BEAUTIFUL RENOVATED 4/5 bedroom or use one as den home for rent in Fairview area. July 1 180 View, Easy access near park yet private. 778-297-1652 or beinnelson@yahoo. com

RENT TO OWN one of our properties in the Nelson area. For further info call 1-888-222-0652.

ROOM FOR RENT in Fairview, includes W/D and internet. Large fenced yard, close to bus route and lake. $500+deposit and utilities. 5515576

BUILDING SALE!... “UNPRECEDENTED low prices”. Reduced deposits. Flexible delivery. 25x30 $5,990. 30X40 $8,990. 35X50 $10,800. 40X60 $13,990. 50x100 $27,900. OTHERS! 1-800-668-5422. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers, since 1980.

Home & Garden GARDENERS: LEARN THE geophysical aspects interior/exterior garden design by Dowsing for ‘hot’ spots, power spots plus the secrets of Ancient gardens. 4164 View Ridge Rd. 10am-4pm, $65.00/sliding scale, Call 250-509-0536 CALL AUNTIE GG for spring cleaning and organization services. Households preferred, commercial spaces negotiable. Enviro-friendly avail. 354-8518 or 359 2255 BEAUTIFUL 7 YEAR old Perennials for sale this weekend @ 412 Tower Road. Rosemont. 8am Sat/Sun. HORSE MANURE. BY truck or bag. $25/pickup or $3/bag. We load, you pickup. 226-6796 KOOTENAY CONSCIOUS TREE Care. Experienced, ethical, local, professional. Specializing in sectional removal of hazardous trees, aesthetic view clearing and spiral pruning. 250-357-2822.

Real Estate FABULOUS LAKEVIEW HOME only 3 miles from town in the Nasookin subdivision. Very spacious with 3/4 bedrooms, new tile floors, central air and mortgage helper downstairs. $569,000 Call Trevor@NelsonRealty. ca 250-354-8409 NELSON HOME FOR sale, hospital area, new roof, fresh-paint, largelot, 4/5-bdrm, 3-bath, secondary-suite approved. $360k 352-7038 NEW PRICE $239500, 2 bedroom bungalow, lower Fairview, open floor plan, wood stove, many improvements, new detached workshop. 3524680 Karl SWEET MOBILE HOME for Sale! 14’x68’ newly renovated, wood floors new kitchen/bath. $22, 000. 250 359 7386 TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE. A must see. 3 bedroom 11/2 bath home. Lots of storage space, heated and insulated shop at rear, off street parking, close to bus stops, 10 min walk to down town. Asking $210000. To view, call 250-352-2242

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NEW HOUSE FOR Rent 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms N/S N/P $1550 per Month Available June 1st 352-3370 EXECUTIVE RENTAL IN Nelson Beautiful three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhouse adjacent to Nelsonís Granite Pointe Golf Course and Rosemont Park. Hardwood floors, heated bathroom tiles, stainless steel appliances, fireplace, balcony & loft. No pets, no smoking. $1500 + utilities. 1 year lease. July 1st, 2009. To view a similar home go to www. thevillasatgranitepointe.com and click on photo gallery. 403-690-0356 or 250-354-7989 QUIET NATURE SETTING, large bright 3 bedroom suite in Beasley, WD, NS, sorry no dogs, $935/month 250-359 6669 1 BDRM VIEW apt.available June 1. Queens Bay. N/S N/P W/D. $475.00+ utilities. 229-5280 2 BDRM SUITE; 15 minutes from Nelson, bus route, wood/electric heat, sunny garden space $750+ 352-3862 BEAUTIFUL BASEMENT SUITE in Playmor Junction, furnished, includes utilities, $600. For June 1st. 3598259 RETREAT SETTING 1 bdrm flat near Kokanee PArk, with creek, waterfalls, garden, $850/month 229-2227 2BDRM SUITE, RECENTLY renovated, central location, available June 1st, pets OK. $800+ utilities. Kid friendly. 505-0799 CLEAN ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENT. Available immediately. NP. $600 includes utilities. 352-1288 AVAILABLE JULY 1, large 2 bedroom ground level suite for rent, located directly on the tracks in uphill. Private driveway, w/d, wood stove, sauna, hardwood floors, outdoor patio, and garden space. N/S, no pets 250-5511116. $1200 plus utilities.

ATTENTION LANDLORDS: ARE you trying to find suitable and reliable renters? Call Stacey to find out more information about how you can fill your rentals without having to advertise. (250)352-9595 ex.203

Rentals Wanted HOUSING URGENTLY NEEDED! Clean, safe, low-cost accommodations needed to house local low income citizens. For more information please contact Bev at Nelson Cares at : 250-551-3015 ECO-FRIENDLY COUPLE SEEKING, preferably water front land to lease/ rent for new 30ft Yurt. Kevin: 403807-6896 COUPLE SEEKS AFFORDABLE accommodation in Nelson. Respectful, responsible, can work on property. Raven 352-3797 AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEEDED, mature woman, responsible, quiet, walking, distance to town or bus. Anne 352-9876 JOURNEYMAN MILLWRIGHT CONTRACTOR . N/S,N/D,N/P. Helpful, Clean cut and out of town at least 2 to 3 weeks a month. Looking for single bedroom cabin or bachelor apartment within 30 min of nelson. Will commit to lease of 6 months to a year. Between $300 and $600/ month WE’RE LOOKING FOR a two/three bedroom apartment/house. Quiet, respectful, and employed. Close to downtown. ASAP 352-7469 or zachb123@gmail.com SENIOR GENTLEMAN REQUIRES affordable one bedroom near bus route. Clean, quiet, references, Denis. 352-9876 WOMAN 60 YRS. needs affordable accommodation urgently. Nelson or on bus route, references, Bunnie 250-352-9876. FAMILY OF 4 seeks 2-3 bdrm home close to Nelson. 1yr minimum. $1200$1400/month. Available July or August. Craig or June, pj1220@gmail. com 616-365-0427

LOOKING FOR ROOMATE in Slocan. Newly renovated 1400sq ft. Must be working, clean, references. 505-9287/355-9247

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CASTLEGAR PARTIAL SUITE. Shared kitchen and bathroom. Separate entrance. $400/mo inc. utilities and internet. 304-7806 FURNISHED ROOM NEAR hospital. Nice yard, laundry, parking, pleasant company. Available June 1st, $450/ mo. 354-3922. AVAILABLE NOW, NORTHSHORE ROOM @6-Mile, spacious w/bathroom, wireless, beach, parking, boat access. $450 util/inc. (250)825-0126 LOOKING TO SHARE 2bdrm house, edge of Nelson, laundry/storage, large lot, n/p, n/s, $600mo, 352-3720

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Cleaning up after a flood

sure you have the mois(Editor’s note: This colture source under control. umn originally ran in the Within 48 hours of the June 4, 2008 edition of the flood, dispose of all water Express) damaged items that canDuring a recent, heavy not be salvaged and thorrainfall I found water oughly dry fixed items like coming in under our cabinets to avoid mould foundation wall. We have growth. Your clean-up figured out how to stop it, contractor will have large but the water has spread vacuums and dryers to under interior walls, carBill Lynch, Paul Muntak help in this process. pet and cabinets through& Dale Olinyk Check for mould out our basement. We’re growth behind wallpaper, concerned about the wall cavities, under wood potential for mould and subfloors, bottoms wood whether we should conframed walls and crawl tact our insurance agent. spaces. First, call your insurIf you find mould ance agent immediately and report the details of cialized equipment and growth advise your con�� the flood. Expect that knowledge is essential to tractor who will safely � is �� your agent will advise you ensure the clean up car- remove it. Make sure all to hire a professional flood ried out properly. A fast, cleaning and repairs have �� clean-up contractor. Make thorough clean-up will been completed thorsure you hire a contractor help ensure that mould oughly and to your satisfaction before you advise who is trained in flood growth will not occur. �� restoration and mould Before the contrac- your insurance agent that remediation because spe- tor begins clean up make the work is complete. Bill, Paul and Dale are building consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson. Send questions to editor@expressnews.bc.ca. Archived copies of Home Front can be found at www.lynchinspection.com.

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Igniting the excitement

RHC Realty 601 Baker Street, Nelson

NELSON BECKER

Solance Patenaude holds the Olympic torch with Adam Kreek, an Olympic gold medalist who was at the Nelson RBC branch to show off the torch on Thursday, May 14.

plenty to your group. We are also looking for new board members. Please call the office if you are interested at 352-3989. In the meantime in the community there is a rhythmic gymnastic workshop on Friday, June 5, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for girls six years and up at South Nelson School. Rhythmic Gymnastics is a beautiful and artistic sport that combines dance like movements with a hand apparatus such as a ribbon, hoop, ball, rope, scarf and so much more. Contact Rhythmic Dimensions for info and registration at 505-1812 or rhythmics@telus.net.

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Sports council looks for money to carry on work

The Nelson Regional Sports Council (NRSC) was very hopeful about In The Zone upgrading the Civic arena glass, puck boards, paintKim Palfenier ing and lighting this sumThe Nelson Regional mer. Sports Council can be However, due to receivreached at: ing the less than hoped Box 1190, Nelson, BC for Columbia Basin Trust V1L 6H3 grant funds, only a very (250)352-3989 phone small part of the project (250)352-0046 fax will be completed. nrsc@telus.net The NRSC will continue to apply to other funders, in particular to the latest federal grant Recreational Infrastructure Canada of Commerce meeting program in hopes to room at 7 p.m. As well complete these projects as the usual order of and more. However, this business, they will host a means the upgrading will guest from 2010 Legacies take longer than expected. Now. Tom Walker, direcNext year will mark the tor, Participation, Sport & 75th anniversary of the Recreation will be sharopening of Civic Complex ing his expertise about and consequently celebra- sport councils and their tions of all sorts are in the roles and responsibilities plans. It would be fitting in community sport. If to celebrate in a newly your membership is due upgraded facility as well. or lapsed please take the In keeping with NRSC time to attend the AGM, business, their AGM will renew your membership be held on Wednesday, for $25 and be part of the June 10 at the Chamber proceedings. Benefits are Kim Palfenier is administrator for the Nelson Regional Sports Council.

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Your Kootenay Lake retreat is now available. Overlooking Sunshine Bay this tranquil .80 acre paradise with over 125’ of waterfront and a 4 bedroom 4 bath home offers expansive views, south exposure, deck, patio, sandy beach and year round moorage and many other features.

SAND, SAND AND MORE SAND $1,350,000

This ultimate waterfront property is now available with over 500’ of the nicest Kootenay Lake waterfront available. This beautiful 4 bedroom 3 bath, 2700 sq ft home, multiple decks, .77 acres, a 2 bedroom cottage and 4 open cabins is only 15 minutes from Nelson.

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Location says it all- this sturdy 2 bdrm, 1 bath home is situated on a 60x120 corner lot with easy access to all amenities in Lower Fairview. Ideal for a first time home buyer or retiring couple. With a little TLC and reno this will be a great investment.

QUAINT AND CONVENIENT $152,000

Check out this 3 bedroom, 1 full bath, 960 sq ft. manufactured home located in beautiful, Historic Kaslo BC. Spacious yard is complimented by ornamental trees, shrubbery in the front, and mature cedars and outbuilding in the back. Upgrades include hardwood floors, roof, and fence.

BEAUTIFUL SUNNY SETTING - Krestova $359,000

Located in Krestova, this prime 3.5 acres, 3 level split, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is ideal for a hobby farm with tons of space. Enjoy a year around creek, mature fruit trees, beautifully landscaped gardens, barn, green house and much more. Upgraded flooring, sliding and roof.

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Hard to find waterfront property on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake. Enjoy over 200 feet of sandy frontage in the beautiful Sunshine Bay area and take advantage of the privacy that this south shore property offers. Build your dream home on this exceptional piece of property.

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