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Nelson’s changing alleys Poles to come down

Huge donation Shambhala Music Festival organizers donate $26,000 to local causes. PAGE 3

IHA cuts Health authority cuts 100 jobs across region to balance budget. PAGE 3

Local movies Third annual Express short film festival screens this weekend. PAGE 7

Winlaw music New music festival strums to the Slocan Valley. PAGE 7

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VOLUME 21, NUMBER 39

Art instead of a grey box

by Chris Shepherd After more than 40 years of harsh weather and the occasional knock from a delivery truck, the power poles in Nelson’s downtown alleys are scheduled to come down, but one councillor has asked if some of them should be preserved. Nelson Hydro plans to take out the wooden power poles that line Herridge Lane and the alley to the north of Baker Street as part of an upgrade to the city’s power infrastructure. But Councillor Donna Macdonald asked whether the poles might be part of the city’s heritage. Macdonald asked staff whether some of the poles could be preserved along a couple of blocks. The question will be answered in an upcoming report. “If you walk down the alley there’s a certain feel they have because of those poles,” Macdonald says. Nelson Hydro plans to start removing the power poles later this year as part of an upgrade to the downtown power grid. The double poles create narrow points in the alleys and pose particular problems for delivery trucks near intersections with Nelson’s streets. The poles show the damage done in several places, with gouges showing where trucks got too close. In a report to council, Mike Amos, operations manager for Nelson Hydro, wrote “the existing poles are continually struck by truck traffic, causing irreparable damage to wood poles.” Macdonald says she understands the need to remove the poles but hopes there can be an area to preserve some of them. “I think it’s a matter of valuing the past,” says Macdonald.

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Nelson Hydro plans on taking down the power poles that line Nelson’s downtown alleys.

Nelson Hydro’s plan for the downtown alleys stubs, but the time has come to remove them. The power poles that line the alleys The double poles support platforms that flank Baker Street are in “very with transformers and other wires, but �� poor condition, with rot and damage that’s redundant under Nelson Hydro’s � �� throughout” reads a report from Nelson planned upgrades for downtown Nelson. Hydro, which is why the power company The transformers will be moved from �� is planning on taking them out over the the lanes and new transformers will be next year. placed on ground level at cross streets at �� In a memo to council, Mike Amos, Hall, Josephine, Ward, Stanley, Kootenay operations manager for Nelson Hydro, and Falls Streets. The new transformers spelled out the need to remove the dou- will be encased in utility boxes. ble power poles. Nelson Hydro will install power poles They were installed in the early 1960s along the north side of the�� lanes to replace and have a 40-year lifespan. the ones they take out. The new poles will Nelson Hydro has reinforced some of carry power lines as well as cables for the poles with support timbers and steel Shaw and Telus. by Chris Shepherd

Nelson Hydro plans on putting large utility boxes on several Nelson streets and the city’s cultural commission hopes to turn the plain metal boxes into pieces of art. Councillor Donna Macdonald said the project would turn what would otherwise be a grey box into art. The idea comes from the Cultural Development Commission (CDC), which wants to test out its art in public places policy. In a report to council, the CDC wrote that the utility boxes are “ugly, large, and obtrusive.” By commissioning local artists to paint the boxes the commission hopes to enhance the streets. The CDC also hopes the artwork would discourage graffiti. The work would be organized by the cultural development officer (hired in July) and is estimated to cost $2,500 per box. Macdonald, who sits on the CDC, said cost for the artwork would be included in Nelson Hydro’s budget to install the utility boxes. �� Including costs for � �� artwork and beautification is a new direc�� tion�� for the city, said Macdonald. When work � �� by �� has to be done the city, wants council ��Macdonald �� and staff to consider how work might be aes��the �� thetically enhanced. “We’re trying to embed that cost throughout the city’s budget.” Council opted to wait on a full report from Nelson Hydro before approving any artwork.

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Community First Health Co-op a tribute to our healthcare advocates Nelson residents past and present have shown a passion for their social and physical environment. The “save our services” action to protect local hospital facilities and the current drive to fund a CT scanner are just two examples. The “golden building behind the Nelson and District Credit Union” is another tribute to the leadership of people who care about our community. The new colour and bold signage of the Community First Health Co-op’s Wellness Centre on Lake Street is a public declaration of the Coop’s viability. One of the four stated goals of the centre is to “build a bridge between traditional medicine and alternative medicine.” The list of current tenants is witness to the fact that this is happening.

Been Thinking About

George Millar

Until recently, health and wellness practitioners in the centre were frustrated by the fact that most people were unaware of its location. But the drab, faded blue that caused the building to fade into the status of a non-entity is gone. Co-op board member Lynn Adams spearheaded the move to change the colour. True to the co-op’s commitment to democratic action,

Nelson residents were given opportunity to vote on alternative choices. Another project in the planning stage is a housing development on the property adjacent to the centre. This proposal has the potential of creating a “green” downtown residential complex. When land available for development within the city is becoming scarce, and the cost of extending infrastructure and services to outlying areas is increasing, this concept is truly exciting. If you are a co-op member, applaud your leadership team. If you are not already on a committee, you could also volunteer to serve in that capacity. If you are not a member of this vibrant organization, you can be. A life membership is only $10. Their website is at www. healthco-op.ca.

George Millar is a long-time resident of the West Kootenay. Been Thinking About is an exploration of events and organizations in the region, seen from a senior’s perspective.

Police blotter On Monday, August 10 at 8 p.m. the Nelson Police Department responded to a call about a man down in the 100 block of Anderson Street. Nelson Fire and Rescue Services and the BC Ambulance were brought in due to the 24-year-old man’s high level of intoxication. The man was belligerent and aggressive and was eventually taken to

Kootenay Lake Hospital for overnight observation. The man was later arrested for breaching his no-alcohol conditions and assaulting a police officer when he was released from hospital. Later that night, police arrested another drunk man for breaching his no-alcohol conditions. – submitted

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Insuring Your Home Since 1928 The Nelson Police Department had 149 calls for service from Wednesday, Aug. 5 to the end of Wednesday, Aug. 12. Among those calls there were: Assault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Break and enter . . . . . . . . . .1 Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Shoplifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Under the influence (of drugs and alcohol) in public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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Shambhala donates IHA cuts $26G to community 100 jobs Donations to CT scanner and skate park respond to criticism, say festival organizers by Chris Shepherd Responding to criticism that the Shambhala Music Festival only brings hardship for the broader community, festival organizers have donated $26,000 to the CT scanner fundraiser and skate park project along with food donations to the local soup kitchen. “We’re responding to the concerns we heard last year,” says Jimmy Bundschuh, one of the three siblings who organize the annual festival at the family farm near Salmo. Shambhala draws roughly 12,000 to the Kootenays for the fourday festival. DJs entertain the crowds into the early hours of the morning. The impact goes beyond the family farm, howev-

er. Last year Our Daily Bread, Nelson’s hot lunch service, found itself short of food, a situation they said Shambhala played a part in. In a normal month, Our Daily Bread would serve 900 meals. In August 2008, they served 1,950. Our Daily Bread’s plight reached Bundschuh’s ears along with his sister and fellow organizer Corrine Zawaduk. They arranged for all of the leftover food from the festival to go to Our Daily Bread. “We’re hoping this will get them through the busy time,” says Bundschuh. The siblings have also made contributions to the CT scanner fundraiser and skate park project. They sell a festival brochure for $20 and decided

they would match the proceeds. They sold $13,000 of brochures over the weekend, and they’re still making sales through their website (www.shambhalamusicfestival.com). The skate park and CT scanner will each get $13,000 from Shambhala. While they acknowledge the negative impact the festival has, Zawaduk says the benefits are there, though perhaps not as obvious. The 12,000 visitors go to gas stations, hotels, restaurants and use amenities like hot springs, she says. Zawaduk also says there may be some misunderstandings because they have been fairly closed about their business. “We’re trying to be responsible corporate citizens,” says Zawaduk. “We

may not be able to benefit people personally, but we can donate to the community.”

Police report

The RCMP keep a close eye on Shambhala attendees, both going and leaving. According to a police press release, they apprehended 10 impaired drivers and issued 20 driving suspensions for being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Police made 26 drug seizures, finding marijuana, hash, ecstasy, psilocybin and cocaine on people. They had 21 incidents of open liquor in a vehicle and 505 minor motor vehicle offences. There were two reports of stolen property.

Most jobs lost in Kelowna by Chris Shepherd The Interior Health Authority will cut 100 jobs as part of its bid to make up a $28 million shortfall in its budget. Roughly 50 people will be laid off and the health authority will not fill vacant spots to make up the balance, says Murray Ramsden, CEO of the Interior Health Authority (IHA). The majority of the jobs will be cut from the IHA’s corporate services branch, a branch that’s based mostly in Kelowna. Every department has been asked to help save money, Ramsden says. This spring it came out that the IHA was facing a $28 million deficit. Ramsden says the focus of the cuts was to avoid the departments that provide actual patient care. However, hospitals and clinics won’t be unscathed by the deficit.

“We’ve asked our clinical areas to stay at last year’s expenditure rates.” Ramsden acknowledges that can be challenging for some areas. He noted the acute care departments are already running over last year’s expenditures. The health authority will look at cutting overtime and sick time to balance the overruns. Ramsden repeated the deficit won’t affect plans to add a CT scanner to Kootenay Lake Hospital. The question does remain of how the CT scanner will be staffed, Ramsden says. “Within the health service area, we have certain targets on the resources that we put into CT [scanners] versus what you put into surgery versus what you put into emergency. “We have one diagnostic imaging department for that area and it’s going to be up to them how they allocate those resources.”

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Campfire ban rescinded for parts of the region Effective immediately, small, controlled campfires are again permitted in the Rocky Mountain, Kootenay Lake, Columbia Forest Districts, and in the Arrow Fire Zone. A ban remains for areas near the Okanagan and parts to the south near the Canada-U.S. border Within the Southeast Fire Centre, the lifting of this campfire ban applies to BC Parks and to all public (Crown) and private land. It does not apply within municipalities or regional districts that have their own burning restrictions. Please check with local authorities before lighting a fire.

This campfire ban has been rescinded because of reduced potential for fire starts, recent rainfall and cooler temperatures. Regardless of the lower risk in these specific areas, the public is urged to remain vigilant and cautious with their use of campfires. The public is reminded to never leave campfires unattended and to fully extinguish them before leaving. Under the Wildfire Act, an individual found responsible for causing a wildfire may face a fine from $100,000 to $1 million dollars, one to three years imprisonment, or

both. Failure to comply with burning restrictions may result in a fine of $345. The Southeast Fire Centre encompasses the area extending from the U.S. border in the south to Mica Dam in the north and from the Okanagan Highlands or Monashee Mountains in the west to the B.C./ Alberta border in the east. This includes all of the Arrow-Boundary, Kootenay Lake, Rocky Mountain and Columbia Forest Districts. To report a wildfire or unattended campfire call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on most cellular networks. – submitted

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IHA chief retires

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CEO says it’s time to move on and will leave health authority at the end of the year by Chris Shepherd Murray Ramsden, the man who ran the Interior Health Authority since it was created eight years ago, is stepping down at the end of the year. The chief executive officer made the announcement of what he calls a hard decision on Friday, Aug. 7. “I think it’s time for the organization, I think it’s time for me.” Ramsden said the current financial crisis facing the Interior Health Authority (IHA) didn’t play a role in his decision to retire (see IHA CUTS ON page 3). The CEO position is a 24/7 job, said Ramsden.

“There’s always so many balls up in the air. There’s always issues in health care and budget is one of the least ones.” Leaving the IHA at this time won’t put it in an awkward position, said Ramsden. “It’s always challenging; whether you leave this year, last year or two years from now, there’s always going to be a challenge in health care. I don’t think it goes away. Hopefully we’ll have addressed many of the issues for this year but next year there’ll be new challenges. That’s the nature of it.” Ramsden was made CEO of the health author-

ity when it was created in 2001. It was a time when health care was not operating under a sustainable model, said Ramsden. Some of the local health councils were in debt and the new health authority had to fix those problems. Over the past eight years the IHA has gained administrative efficiency which aids the front-line workers, says Ramsden. Looking into the future, Ramsden predicts the health authority will continue to be challenged by shortages in doctors, nurses, technicians and an aging population that will strain the health care system.

Nelson walking Kootenay Coop club steps forward Radio becomes Every Wednesday morning wheel chair accesat Lakeside Rotary Park The club meets every sible.

Wednesday morning at Lakeside Rotary Park under Big Orange Bridge and travel to difIt’s always ferent hiking trails in the Kootenays. challenging; They’ve hiked the whether you leave Kaslo River trail, Slocan this year, last Valley trail, Canyon year or two years trail by Kokanee Park, Sproule Creek trail, Ymir from now, there’s and Champion’s Lakes. always going to The hikes are approxibe a challenge in mately two hours on health care. moderate walking trails. Murray Ramdsen, Walkers have lunch CEO of the together and then return Interior Health Authority to Lakeside Rotary Park. They welcome everyone who enjoys walking on moderate trails. Some trips last all day with sight-seeing and having to be a master gardener to partici- to www.gyos.ca, click on Community lunch in local restaupate. Fruit trees, vegetable gardens, and then Events and send an email or rants. nut bushes, rooftop gardens and mak- call Valerie at 354-0956. Walkers decide each ing the most out of hard to use areas Maps of registered locations can week where their next are all appropriate. be picked up at the You can pick up �� walk will take place and This is a self-guided tour. Wander map of registered locations at the members are informed Nelson’s streets and alleys and� visit�� Kootenay Country Store Cooperative through email or phone. your neighbours. Put out a sign while starting on Thursday, Aug. 20. For more information, at home and take it down if you�� head�� There will be a local-as-possible contact Liba Zdrazil out to do your own explorations. potluck at Cottonwood Falls from 6 �� at libaz@shaw.ca or For a partial list of participating p.m. to 8 p.m. gardens, or to register your garden go – submitted 352-3517.

Take a tour of Nelson’s edible spaces

Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. around Nelson This is a chance to visit some of Nelson’s edible spaces and meet the gardeners who created them. The day is open to anyone with a garden space and it is simple to take part. To indicate that a garden space is open for visitors on this day, display a sign in a visible location saying “Edible Garden.” Organizers say people do not need

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The Nelson CARES Society and Measuring Up made it possible to make the Kootenay Cooperative Radio station wheel chair accessible. Measuring Up is a 2010 Legacies Now program supported by the Province of British Columbia. The Nelson CARES Society and Measuring Up awarded funding to Kootenay Cooperative Radio at the end of July 2009, for the purpose of achieving wheel chair accessibility. “The wheel chair access project is completely about Kootenay Cooperative Radio making access available to members of the community who require wheel chair access,” says Leah Wilson, administrative manager for the radio station. The tangible, lasting and positive impact on the community is that the public (including persons with disabilities) will have access to participate in community radio.

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Opinions & Letters Graffiti and vandalism in Nelson

Editorial Improving our downtown alleys is a great idea for Nelson For the second week in a row, Nelson’s alleys have made our front page, a sign it might be time to take a hard look at a currently neglected part of our downtown. Last week, we outlined Rotary Daybreak’s idea to turn blank, grey walls into murals, a step that would boost Nelson’s appeal and help us earn our artistic reputation, but also fight the graffiti that is an ongoing blight. This week, on page one, we detailed some changes that will dramatically change the way two alleys look. Nelson Hyrdo wants to take out the double power pole structures that line Herridge Lane and the lane below Baker Street. We encourage that move and hope our city leaders will take this opportunity to further improve the the alleys. Herridge Lane is becoming a commercial area, especially at its east end, though there are businesses scattered along its entire length and along the unnamed lane below Baker Street. This is great for Nelson. There’s precious little space to create new commercial areas in Nelson and repurposing alleys into business space is a fantastic way to get around that problem. To go along with this, we need those businesses who keep their garbage in the alleys to take steps to reduce the smell. There are a few dumpsters that are a little noxious to walk beyond, and such smells aren’t helpful. With this new space, we should consider other uses. Could we create a weekly art exhibit and sale to give Nelson and area artists another venue to display their work? Would cobblestones be a good addition to the lanes? These are just a few questions that should be addressed. There are likely many more, and it would be best for the city to lead the discussion on this, gathering public opinion and creating a comprehensive plan to improve our alleys.

Dear editor, Current graffiti “artists” are “uglifying” the town of Nelson. I came across one “artist” who was spraying a tag on our building dumpster, already covered with his “work”. I asked him what he was doing, and the tone of his reply gave me the impression I was dealing with Michelangelo working on

a pro bono basis. I wish I could have extended my heartfelt gratitude except what was being sprayed was sheer, unadulterated ugliness of the first order. Instead, he got a warning. That he was committing an infraction by vandalizing seemed the furthest of his concerns. What’s clear is that city council needs to get tough

on this while leaving room for legitimate artists to continue beautifying our town. The Nelson Police Department needs to get active and the citizenry needs to get involved including keeping the option open of reporting to the police. Phil Mader, Nelson

to float away. – Have paddle, no canoe Flowers to our friend for swimming out to recover our canoe, which had gone over the dam and was still intact! May you be as lucky as the canoe for the rest of your days. – Have canoe Fish Heads to people who walk up and grab my baby’s hands! She is going to stick them in her mouth as soon as you let go, we don’t know what you were just doing, and we are not always somewhere i can go wash her hands! – Think before you touch

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Dear editor, My Shambhala experience ended on Tuesday and overall I came away with nothing but positive. The whole event is run very well considering 12,000 people convene on a 500 acre ranch. My mind was opened and enriched by the whole spectacle. On the negative side, I was amazed by the amount of garbage that was generated and tossed aside. I saw couches, chairs, tents and even an old freezer abandoned by party goers. Garbage was strewn everywhere. I admit that most people left a clean

space but those others who left such a wide path of debris seemed not to get the underlying spirit that lives in the word Shambhala: Shambhala is a spiritual paradise, a sanctuary, not a place to pollute, exploit and destroy. I cringe thinking of the bears that will be destroyed due to the garbage left behind. I cringe to think that we cannot get the message out that this festival is more than a party; it is a way of living and thinking that travels with us wherever we go. Lawrence Kriese, Nelson

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Street Talk What musical act would you like to see play in Nelson?

Linkin Park - it would be cool to see them at Lakeside Park on a barge. Bronwyn Rodrigues Nelson

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Fish Heads & Flowers Fish Heads to the parents who want there children so totally dependent on them not allowing them to grow into individuals, and stifling there emotions because of there own insecurities. – good parent Flowers to the wonderful folks who rescued my malamute after he went galavanting around town last weekend. He was very lucky to be found by such caring people and for that I am eternally grateful. – Happy owner Fish Heads to the people that set our canoe loose on Kootenay Lake

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Can you get Bob Dylan? I don’t think Nelson has a park or venue big enough to hold that crowd! Shelley Hancock S. Slocan

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waterfront, a tour through a young teen’s home to a look at just who serves up the best French fry in town. The festival was created by Nelson Sunday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 30, Becker, Express publisher, who want8 p.m. at Lakeside Rotary Park ed to make a way for local filmmakNow into its third year, the Express ers to show their films to local movie Summer Shorts Film Festival has grown watchers. �� into a celebration of film making and He likes the social aspect of people �� film makers in the Kootenays. watching movies together. The festival features 10 films over two “It’s not just renting a video and nights at Lakeside Rotary Park. People watching it at home,” Becker says. are encouraged to bring their own chair “There’s a shared viewing experior blanket to enjoy the show. ence.” The shorts, which range in length The films do more than tell stories, from just under two minutes to 22 min- says Bohigian. utes, cover a host of topics, all with a “They’re just as much a reflection of Kootenay flavour. the filmmakers as they are about the “The theme that comes through is topics they cover.” the positive things happening in our Before each film is screened, the community and the people contribut- filmmaker will have a chance to speak ing to it,” says Amy Bohigian, one of to the crowd and explain their crethe festival organizers. ation. While there’s a coherent theme, the For a complete schedule and film topic matter covers a lot of ground, descriptions, see page six. from the conflict between Christian This is a free event.

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Heart Lab: noticed growth

Open studio on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre, #3-320 Vernon St. (alley entrance) This is a collaborative artist residency with Bradley Smith and Anita Levesque. For the duration of August, Oxygen Art Centre will be transformed into a creative relationship laboratory. A living story-board will be drawn by Levesque. onto paper and walls, lines overflowing, using pen and ink, pencil, marker, paint and printmaking materials. Smith will document and explode with written word through the use of his manual typewrit-

er, large scale rubber stamps, and photocopier. The studio will become a site of multi-sensory exploration of a 15-year plus relationship, as well as an exploration of the dynamic and the historical tension that exists between the written word and the visual. There will also be an open studio on Thursday, Aug. 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and an opening reception on Friday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m. The artist talk will be on Friday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m.

Market Fest

Friday, Aug. 21, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Baker Street Market Fest, Nelson’s evening street festival and marketplace extravaganza, is going out with a bang.

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Water Conservation Measures remain in effect until September 30, 2009

Watering and car washing is permitted between the hours of 6:00 am to 10:00 am AND 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, on alternating days, as follows: - Residents at odd numbered addresses water on odd numbered calendar days - Residents at even numbered addresses water on even numbered calendar days Thank you for conserving water. Residents who have questions can call 250-352-8238.

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The West Kootenay EcoSociety offers this celebration of Kootenay arts, culture and sustainability which features two stages with seven live bands plus the Hipnotics First annual music festival puts the spotlight on Kootenay musicians Belly Dance Troupe and many vendors and com- by Chris Shepherd “They’re very origiThe First Annual munity groups. Winlaw Music Festival is nal,” says Watson. “I don’t Mosaic Samba First Annual �� Moving �� an extension of the long- know that they sound like Band parades through time Slocan Valley Jam anybody else.” � �� Winlaw the fest at 6 p.m. Other Watson says he hadn’t Night, says festival orgaentertainment includes Music Festival nizer Jason Watson. meant the Winlaw Music �� The Bumble Bees, The Saturday, Aug. 22, 12 p.m. Watson moved to the Festival to be a genre-oriWorld Rhythm Gypsies, valley four years ago and ented fest, but he admits to 12 a.m. at Sleep Is ��Out�� of the Blue and was taken with the area’s it does have an alternative For Sissies, 5622 Hwy. 6, Howlin’ Dan and the vibrant community and country feel. Riondelics . Stay until Winlaw talented musicians. The Vancouver band the end for a dance party Tickets are $20 in advance The music scene ben- The Joey Only Outlaw with Adam Shaikh until at Eddy Music efited from the jam night Band fits the bill, as do the (488 Baker St.) and Sleep is and Watson wanted to cre- Re-Mains, an Australian 10 p.m. People interested in For Sissies. Tickets are $25 ate a larger venue to put “bush-rock” band. volunteering can contact at the gate. Children under the spotlight on Winlaw. Watson tried to balance John Alton at the soci- 12 get in free Headlining the festival talent from away with the The newest music fes- is Winlaw’s own Kenny Kootenay’s home-grown ety at 354-1909. Visit www.ecosociety. tival in the Slocan Valley Konrad and Old Blind performers, and helping ca for more informa- has well established roots Crow, an alt-country him do that are Heavy in the Kootenays. band. Shtetl. tion.

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August 19, 2009

The Return of More Comedy Quicklies Again, Part Two: The Sequel

Preview on Wednesday, Aug. 19; regular shows from Thursday to Saturday, Aug. 20 to Aug. 22, Aug. 27 to Aug. 29, 8 p.m. at The TNT Playhouse, at the corner of Ward and Carbonate streets In a leap from the ridiculous to the even more ridiculous, the TNT Young Company is presenting four short and funny plays by Christopher Durang. Fools directors Natasha Sharpe and Taylor Lewis are back (also performing) along with Gillian Lippert, Kendra Cooper, Kylee Bush, and Oscar Derkx. Plays include For Whom The Southern Belle Tolls, a wicked parody of Tennessee Williams, The Actor’s Nightmare, every actor’s dream come horribly true, and ‘dentity Crisis, a piece in which everybody manages to play everybody else.” Tickets are $12 at the door. There will be a $5 preview performance on Wednesday, Aug. 19.

Arts & Entertainment Soniko

Friday, Aug. 21, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Cocoa-Nut Lounge, 116 Vernon St. Soniko is a solo project that started in 2002, in the heights of the Andes... His music is a fusion of different styles like triphop, Latin and mainly rock. Be prepared for a combination of acoustic and electronic sounds, original music and a good selection of tunes from all over Latin America, with a few songs in English, too. This artist will share his influences and his native culture creating an intimate and interactive show. With a combination of visuals, a bunch of toys and selected music software, Soniko creates the sounds, and with his flutes, guitars and his voice this artist spreads the message he wants to share.

The Milk Pipes

Les Ms.

Thursday, Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Nelson’s Lower Gyro Park Robyn Lamb and Lisel Forst perform an encore run of their musical hit, Les Ms. Performances of Les Ms. are at “Ye Olde Stone Quarry” in Gyro Park and are BYOC (bring your own chair or blanket). From downtown (the closest option), enter the trail at the upper end of Vernon St. Or, start by the pool, walk past the playground, and follow the dirt path and stone stairs down. The outdoors setting has facilities up at the pool, and the potential for weather. $10 suggested donation.

Youth actor call for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

The Nelson Youth Saturday, Aug. 22, Finley’s Theatre will present The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Irish Bar and Grill, this Halloween and needs 705 Vernon St. children aged six to 16. Once known as The �� Adapted from the Hillbilly, The Hippie, � �� and The Anarchist; and Washington Irving litersounding like a ’63 Impala ary classic, this version �� comin’ sideways round a of the famous tale about corner on two wheels, schoolteacher Ichabod �� CHRIS �� The Milk Pipes always Crane and the legendary SHEPHERD Watch your funny bone. Taylor Lewis, front, Kendra Cooper, drop the hammer on their Headless Horseman is a�� Kylee Bush, Gillian Lippert, Oscar Derkx are out to get it. original tunes with a joy- student script intended ful and reckless abandon. for youth and adult audi-� ences alike. The Pipes are known �� The rehearsal pro-�� for their high-energy, riff rippin’ live stage show, cess for the play begins and are dropping in on Wednesday, Sept. 23 and�� Nelson on their Western runs two afternoons a tour to share their new week (Wednesdays and Fridays at South Nelson songs with y’all. Nelson From Nelson Elementary School) until and the Menace open the the week of Halloween. Those i n t e rnight. �� $5 at the door. ested should email

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Rebecca Hendry reads

Tuesday, Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Municipal Library, 602 Stanley St. Grace River takes place in a smelter town just a little bit familiar, but Rebecca Hendry has taken setting for inspiration and created a novel that examines both community and environment. The fictional town of Grace River, population 2,426, is a tight-knit smelter town in the interior of British Columbia. Days begin at Nick’s Diner and end at the Steelworkers Inn – until a young environmentalist arrives in town to investigate toxin levels in the river. Rebecca Hendry’s short story “The Woman Across the Way” was longlisted for the 2005 Writer’s Union of Canada short prose competition, and her short story “Jesse Beautiful” was nominated for the 2003 Journey Prize. Grace River is her first novel.

Darcy Hula

Saturday, Aug. 22, �� 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. �� Cottonwood Falls Market Darcy Hula presents a �� melodic, easy-on-the-ear performance featuring �� folk/rock/contemporary originals and covers. Hula has played in a number of world-beat, reggae bands and has opened for The Wailers, David Rudder, Zulu Spear and The Mystic �� Revealer’s among others. � He�� has performed in many festivals, local com�� munity halls and has enjoyed the grit and freedom�� of touring. His music �� has been presented on CTV and radio.

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Call for vendors for Kootenay Artisans Market��

Deadline�� is Monday, Aug. 31 �� The Kootenay Artisans Market �� is a juried showcase and sale of arts and crafts in�� the region, and features�� only original, handcrafted work. This year the colour scheme of the market will be silver and gold, to highlight the rich gold and silver mining history of the area �� and to enhance the high �� calibre of the work pre�� sented at this unique artisans market. �� The market will be �� held from Friday, Oct. 23 �� to Sunday, Oct. 25 at the �� Prestige Lakeside Resort �� in Nelson. For more information, �� contact Kathy Hartley, Nelson and District Arts �� Council administrator at �� 354-2402, ndac@netidea. com or www.ndac.ca.

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM hosted by Nelson Youth Theatre at 2 p.m., Gyro Park OXYGEN ART CENTRE ar tists-in-residence: open studio. Heart Lab. Bradley/Anita. 6:309:30pm. 320 Vernon, alley. oxygenartcentre.org. MOSAIC SCULPTURES by Rabi’a August 19 - 24, Hidden Garden Gallery, New Denver

Thurs. Aug. 20 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM hosted by Nelson Youth Theatre at 2 p.m., Gyro Park THE RETURN OF “MORE COMEDY Quickies Again!” Part Two: The Sequel. TNT Young Company present four ver y funny short plays by Christopher Durang. 8 pm TNT Playhouse (corner Ward and Carbonate) $12 at door, 13yrs or older

Events PECIAL Fri Aug. 21

Sun. Aug. 23 THE KOOTENAY EXPRESS SUMMER SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL, Lakeside Park - Rotary Pavilion 8 p.m. Two outdoor screenings at Lakeside Park are free and open to the public on Sunday, August 23rd and 30th. Contact: www.watershedproductions.ca

THE RETURN OF MORE COMEDY QUICKIES Again! TNT Playhouse: see Thursday`s listing for details. ENDLESS ADVENTURE is Celebrating our 4th Birthday. BBQ, DJs, door prizes, fashion show, sale. 1-877-FUN-8184

Sun. Aug. 23 KASLO EDIBLE GARDEN TOUR. Grab a map from local businesses and tour food yummy producing gardens. ENDLESS ADVENTURE is Celebrating our 4th Birthday. 1877-FUN-8184

Tues. Aug. 25 EXPOSING THE NEW WORLD ORDER Because of construction in the VU, The film was rescheduled. Esoteric Agenda is a film by Ben Stewart, The film demonstrated of a secret agenda being carried out by a shadowy elite and attempts to ready the public about the new world order coming December 21, 2012, synchronizing with the Mayan calendar. 7:30pm Velvet Underground 646 Baker St Nelson 0-$5 BC AUTHOR REBECCA HENDRY reads from her novel Grace River Nelson Library, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday

NEED INEXPENSIVE BIRTH CONTROL? Options for Sexual Health dropin 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 1-800611-5788. 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 250-5055583 WOMEN’S HOCKEY SCRIMMAGE at the old rink 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. $10 drop-in fee. Full equipment required. Info 250-3597036 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@ear thlobby.com or 250-352-3860. GLACIER HARMONIES Women’s Barbershop Chorus. All welcome at 7 p.m. to Baptist Church, 611-5th St. Nelson. Dorothy 352-7199 or Joey 352-3393

PUBLIC MEDITATION 12 - 1 p.m. All welcome. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre 444 Baker St. www.nelsonbuddha.com

SAHAJ MARG group meditationplease phone: Eleanor 352-3366 or Sarah 354- 9496

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.

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.

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226-7862 or 226-7942 Opens May 31. NELSON RADIO CONTROL CLUB, RC car racing 10am most Sundays, (seasonal) private race track, also Rock Crawling and RC Heli Flying, contact jdnelsonrc@gmail. com WORSHIP SERVICES JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 10 a.m., 11 a.m, 6:30 p.m., 560 Baker St, Suite #3, 825-4095. QUAKER MEETING 723 Ward, upstairs, 9:45. 3543859. 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. NELSON AA - Sunday Morning 10 a.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. NELSON UNITED CHURCH service, 10 a.m. 602 Silica St. All are welcome. ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH Service 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 3549496 CRAWFORD BAY SUNDAY Markets: July and August 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Crawford Bay Park. cbsundaymarket@live. ca or 250-227-9205/6806

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822. A L C O H O L I C S ANONYMOUS Noon meeting at The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Saturday at 1 p.m. For further info. please call 250-5055583 NELSON CHESS CLUB meets ever y Sunday morning, all welcome. Seniors Hall, 777 Vernon St.

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Meditation Centre 444 Baker St. www.nelsonbuddha.com

NIKKO plays live music at Fusion 301 Baker St KARAOKE AT FINLEY’S 9 p.m. start. HALL ST. FARMERS MARKET: Live music noon-2p.m.

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NIKKO plays eclectic jazz 6 - 9 p.m. at Max & Irma’s. OPEN STAGE at the Balfour Beach Inn 8 - 11 p.m. MARIA VAN DER SLOOT, violin and Susanne Ruberg-Gordon, piano Silver ton Memorial Hall,7:00 p.m. Admission by donation. Presented by the Valhalla Community Concer t Series.

Fri. Aug 21

RYLAN PLAYS GUITAR, fingerstyle, solo 6-9 p.m. at Max & Irma’s. CEDAR at SpiritBar, Hume Hotel SONIKO LIVE 8 - 11 p.m. The Coco Nut Lounge, 116 Vernon Street

BAHA’I COMMUNITY OF NELSON Please join us for prayers and an introduction to the Baha’i faith 7 p.m 354-0944

Meeting 8 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St.

ALL AGES OPEN MIC every Tuesday at the CocoaNut Lounge. 6-10 p.m. Hosted by Rob Funk

TARRY ENG- RUSSIAN 1 8AA GROUP Brent Kennedy School, 7 1 4p.m. Slocan Junction. 4 TIME at the 5 & CHILD 2PARENT Harrop Hall. 10 a.m. - 12 noon Information: Lesley 825-0140

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ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria St, 2nd Floor. 5057248

NIKKO at Fusion 301 Baker St KARAOKE AT FINLEY’S 9 p.m. start.

Tuesdays

HALL ST. FARMERS MARKET: Kyla Hanna shares her wonderful music noon - 2 p.m. 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.

Wed. Aug. 26

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

Tues. Aug.25 Open Mic Night Finley’s 9:30 p.m. start.

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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. ALL AGES OPEN MIC every Tuesday at the CocoaNut Lounge. 6-10pm Hosted by Rob Funk LISTEN TO THE SWEET Sounds of Nikko every Tuesday at Fusion, on Baker Street. 7-10 p.m

Mon. Aug. 24 BLUES JAM at the Royal on Baker 7 - 11 p.m. JAZZ DUO PETE Slevin and Adrian Wagner Cedar Creek Cafe, Winlaw.

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 Chor us. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892

NIKKO PLAYS EVENINGS at Nelson’s live jazz venue, The Library Lounge, located in the historic Hume Hotel. INDUSTRY NIGHT Punk Rock, Bingo,Karaoke At Finley’s 9:00 p.m.

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REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 2294346 or 229-4343 for more details. MT. SENTINEL SCHOOL South Slocan Badminton Mon Wed 7:30 p.m. 3597610 OPEN HOUSE,Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre. Meditation instruction and practice 7 p.m; talk and discussion 8 p.m; tea 9 p.m. All welcome. 444 Baker St. www.nelsonbuddha.com

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT or all request DJ at Finley’s 9:00 p.m. COTTONWOOD FALLS FARMERS MARKET: Darcy Hula presents sweet melodic folk/rock/contemporary originals and covers. 10:30amnoon. THE MILK PIPES at Finley’s with opening act, Nelson From Nelson and the Menace. $5 at the door. BASS KLEPH at SpiritBar, Hume Hotel

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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.

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Art Showings NELSON ART WALK 2009 Ongoing until Sept 12 CASTLEGAR ART WALK , Ongoing until Aug 13th WATERCOLOR BY SANDRA IRVINE-Degroot at Dancing Bear Inn until Sept. 7th WAYNE KING ART EXHIBITION of Oil Paintings at Oso Negro throughout August.

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OXYGEN ART CENTRE ar tists-in-residence: open studio. Heart Lab. Bradley/Anita. 6:309:30pm. 320 Vernon, alley. oxygenartcentre.org. “LES MS.” Robyn Lamb and Lisel Forst perform their musical hit, Aug. 27-29th, in Nelson’s lower Gyro Park, BYOC 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation.

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Sundays

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. Everyone 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 229-4343 for more details. PUBLIC MEDITATION 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. All welcome. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre, 444 Baker St. www.nelsonbuddha.com

Sun. Aug. 23

Wed. Aug. 26 “EGYPTIAN YOGA” DRAWINGS AND WORDS by Jules Delaney August 26 - 31, Hidden Garden Gallery, New Denver

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The power of positive thinking

Feeling perpetually grumpy, irritable, critical, judgemental, angry? Beware the harmful health effects of negative emotions. We all have the power to try to turn difficult situations or relationships into positive ones, to use non-aggressive communication skills and to assume the best in one another. Life can often be extremely challenging. We all see and want different things and sometimes it’s hard to understand another person’s perspective, especially when we communicate with other people in angry and aggressive ways. Why not try attempting to understand the motives of others through communication, or simply just assume the best instead of the worst? We may not always be right to assume the best but if an assumption is going to be made without all the facts why not choose the positive route? One excellent reason to think positive is because it will keep you healthy. Smile at someone you don’t know, attempt a clear calm communication around a frustrating situation, reflect, breathe,

Exploring Health

Kate Butt

ferent forms of physical and emotional diseases can promote self-healing with the mere power of positive thought. Positive visualisations, interactions, words, and feelings all create healing effects in the body. So, next time you feel angry about something and want to act on it, slow down, take a deep breath and try doing the exact opposite and act with kindness, reflection, and goodwill. Over time your body will thank you for it and you will reap the benefits of feeling great. If you need support in doing this, explore different options such as nonviolent communication workshops, meditation, yoga, counselling, acupuncture, hypnotherapy or whatever form of support feels right for you.

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forgive. Harbouring anger, no matter what the reason, can be extremely harmful to the body. Negative emotion can be linked to chronic headaches, physical pains of all sorts, cancer, heart attacks, poor recovery from trauma, depression and the list goes on and on. A little bit of kindness, love, and understanding (or, if not understanding, at least acceptance of difference) goes a long way. Feeling good and causing others to feel good actually triggers chemical and hormonal releases in the Holistic Health Acupuncture body creating a natural high. Everything in your Kate Butt, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine ......... 551-5283 Nelson Pranashakty, Jothi Light/Reiki Healing.......505-7832 body will function and Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, 10 years experience .........352-0459 �� Raya Kelson, Natural Healing Practice. Activate your healing feel better when being �� Marion Starr, Dr. TCM ............................................... 352-9890 potential www.quantumtouch.com ...................... 505-5004 �� affected by a positive atti- � Ben Brown, RAC, Winlaw ........................................... 226-7166 Homeopathy tude. Malone, R.TCM.P .............................................. 354-2982 Sufferers of all dif- �� Diana �� Barbara Gosney CCHthen RS Hom Cdn 12 Please proof for accuracy phone, faxyrs.orexp......354-1180 email with any Shauna Robertson, Reg. Acupuncturist ..................... 352-2167

Kate Butt is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She treats a variety of conditions and has special interests in women’s health, peri-natal care, chronic pain, and sports injuries. The information used in the Exploring Health column is for education only. It is important to consult a health care provider about your specific health concerns. For questions or information please contact truebalance.kate@gmail.com or call (250) 551 5283.

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Breathwork

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

Bodywork

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

Chiropractic

A Touch Of Aloha, Lomi, Cranio, Reflexology .................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 Neuro Somatic, Cranio, Reiki, Deep tissue, Paule .........505-5264 RUBITIN Mobile/Studio, Deep T., Neuro, Sports .............352-6804

Nutritionists

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

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

Coaching

�� Richard Klein, Stress Reduction Coach .................... 352-3280 �� Shayla Wright certified coach/mentor .................... 352-7908 �� Symbols Way-finding your answers. Raya Kelson .505-5004 ��

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

Counselling &�� Consultation

Sally Shamai, MEd, RCC, EMDR and more ...... 1-877-688-5565 �� Dienna Raye, MA., Counsellor and Life Coach............352-1220 Vic Neufeld, MA, RCC, (vicneuf@gmail.com)............ 229-5487 Gail Novack, MEd. Counselling, Grief & Loss .............505-3781

Pharmacy

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

Pilates

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

Registered Massage Therapists

Wendy Romanyshyn, RMT at Back In Motion ........ 352-0075

Reflexology

Mountain Waters Spa, 205 Victoria St ..........................352-3280

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Feldenkrais Works! Susan Grimble, 30 yrs exp...... 352-3449 Physical Problems & Nothing has worked? Give me call and Mountain Waters Spa, 205 Victoria St ...........................352-3280 �� let’s get moving! Call Hilary ......................................354-7616 Nelson’s Aveda Concept SalonSpa ...........................354-4487 Shalimar Health Spa, Voted Nelson’s Best Spa ..... 354-4408 �� Hair Care Front St Hair Studio, The Key to Beauty..................354-1202 ��

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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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The Yoga of Effortless Being

Today, almost all beef in big chain grocery stores is feedlot beef. Feedlot cows have taken over the market because they fatten up on corn and soy diets in just 14 to 16 months rather than needing to be grazed for several years before slaughter. Without getting into animal welfare issues or addressing the health

duction, from a strictly nutritional perspective, the feed lot produces a fattier cut of meat. Meat produced from cows that graze on grass is lower in total fat and artery clogging saturated fat and slightly higher in omega-3 Tara Stark fats than grain fed beef, making it a better choice. implications of antibiotAsk your butcher if he ics and hormones involved or she carries grass fed in this type of meat pro- beef. 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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Retreat starts Friday, Aug. 21, 3 p.m. at Johnson’s Landing Retreat Centre The Yoga of Effortless Being, led by Shayla Wright, focuses on the place where meditation and yoga practice intersect. “People tend to think of meditation and yoga as difficult, or esoteric practices,” says Shayla. “I’m interested in making them easy, prac-

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TRANSCENDENDENT COMBAT SPORTS SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 6 p.m. Combat cardio, join the evolution of mixed martial arts 12-1:30 p.m. Hatha Flow, Elissa 250-509-1606. Located at Summit Health & Fitness 5:30 - 7 p.m. Soma Restorative Yoga, Shayla QI-GONG & CHEN TAI CHI 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. - Invigorating Flow, Anna 7 - 8 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 402 Victoria Street. Info TRANSCENDENDENT COMBAT SPORTS 6 p.m. Kickboxing. 7 p.m. Submission Grappling. Join the evolution! 250-505-4562 Chris Gibson NELSON BREASTFEEDING CLINIC 250-509-1606 Located at Summit Health & Fitness. 9:30 - 11:30 a.. Free drop-in Nelson Health Unit, 2nd ﬂoor Kutenai BELLYFIT FUSION FITNESS Building 7 - 8 p.m. at the Moving Centre. Call Heather, 354-0492 333 Victoria Street, more info 250-505-7200 KOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE 8:15 a.m. Reformer 12 noon Mat Work - Fundamentals 5 p.m. - Mat Work - Intermediate/Advanced 6:15 p.m. - Reformer 540 Baker St (upstairs) 250-352-1600 SHANTI YOGA STUDIO KOOTENAY AKIDO 10 - 11:30 a.m. Soma Yoga, Shayla 5 - 6 p.m. Kids Class, ages 7-12 12 - 1:30 p.m. Hatha Flow, Cindy 6 - 7:45 p.m. Adult Class KOOTENAY AKIDO 213C Baker St. 250-352-3935 9:30 a.m. Introductory Session starts Jan 13 with Anita Werner GLOBAL RHYTHMS DANCE SERIES 213C Baker St. 250-352-3935 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. World music Dance Workout with Erin Thomson The Moving Centre. Info 250-509-0034 QI-GONG & CHEN TAI CHI 7 - 8 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 402 Victoria Street. Info 250-505-4562 Chris Gibson SHANTI YOGA STUDIO FELDENKRAIS CLASSES 12 - 1:30 p.m. Invigorating Flow, Elissa 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Reduce your stress, improve your health. Curves, 512 Fall St. Judy Katz 352-3319, somatikatz@gmail.com First class OM YOGA STUDIO 7 -9 p.m. Kirtan: Sanskrit Call/Response Chanting, Alison free. 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 avannest@shaw.ca OM YOGA STUDIO �� 5:30 - 7 p.m. After Work Yoga, Alison 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011, avannest@shaw.ca

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Wednesday, Sept. 2 to Sunday, Sept. 6 at the Mountain Waters on Svaboda Road Stephen Buhner is a poet, the author of 12 books, and a teacher of the deeper mysteries of the plant kingdom. Daphne Fields Buhner will lead a fivereturns day retreat intensive that Daphne Fields has will be a journey into the returned to the Slocan depths of meaning and Valley to teach tai chi, offer into the states of mind and reiki massage, pilates and i awareness necessary to ching consultation. work with plants and conWith more than a nect with nature, as ancient decade of full-time tai chi and indigenous peoples and related arts teaching in have always done. the Castlegar, Nelson and The cost for the five Slocan Valley, she recom- day workshop is $475. For mences with classes this those needing accommoSeptember in Winlaw and dation, the cost including �� Slocan. For class informa- room and board is $800 to � call �� tion, 226-0008. $975, depending on accomBy appointment through modation type. ��Tai�� the Chi House for priFor more information vate lessons or reiki mas- call Richard at 352-6081 �� pilates �� sage, or i ching or visit www.mountainwaconsultation, call Fields at tersretreats.ca.

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SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 12 - 1:30 p.m. Power Yoga, Valerie �� 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Feldenkrais, Hilary SHANTI YOGA STUDIO KOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE 12 - 1:30 p.m. Power Yoga, Valerie, New Class! 8:15 a.m. Reformer 5:30 - 7 p.m. - Hatha Yoga, Karuna 12 noon Mat Work - Fundamentals 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Feldenkrais, Hilary 6:15 p.m. Mat Work - Intermediate KOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE 540 Baker St (upstairs) 250-352-1600 8:45 a.m. - Mat Work - Fundamentals TRANSCENDENDENT COMBAT SPORTS 10:30 a.m. - Reformer 6 p.m. Kickboxing, 7 p.m. Submissions Grappling. Join the evolu2 noon Mat Work - Experienced Beginner tion 250-509-1606. Located at Summit Health & Fitness 12 noon Reformer KOOTENAY AKIDO 540 Baker St (upstairs) 250-352-1600 6 - 7:45 p.m. Adult Class APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS �� 213C Baker St 250-352-3935 6:30 - 8 pm. Adult class CONTACT IMPROVISATION DANCE JAM 525 Josephine Street, Information call 250-352-0459 7:30 - 9 p.m. all levels welcome, live musicians welcome. The FELDENKRAIS CLASSES �� Moving Centre, 533A Baker St. Info 250-352-3319 Judy 11 a.m. - 12 noon Relieve pain and stress. 206 Victoria Street, 30 OM YOGA STUDIO years experience. First class free. Individual sessions available. 7 - 8:30 p.m. Yoga for Women, Alison Susan Grimble 250-352-3449 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 avannest@shaw.ca EMOTIVE MOVEMENTS 5 - 6:30 p.m. Dance Foundations, All Levels Moving Centre, Pamela 352-1795, vibrationartisan@gmail.com WALK-IN PRAYER CLINIC Summer Hours 6 - 8 p.m. A ministry of Eleos Centre. 711, 10t St., Nelson 250-352-0300 for more information. SHANTI YOGA STUDIO OM YOGA STUDIO 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga, Maureen 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle/Restorative Hatha, Alison 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha Yoga, Karuna 1 - 2 p.m. Feldenkrais, Hilary KOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha Vinyasa Yoga, Jenna 8:45 a.m. Mat Work - Fundamentals 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 avannest@shaw.ca 10:30 a.m. Reformer �� 12 noon Mat Work - Experienced Beginner 540 Baker St (upstairs) 250-352-1600 KOOTENAY AKIDO �� 9:30 a.m. Introductory Session starts Jan 13 with Anita Werner �� 213C Baker St. 250-352-3935 SHANTI YOGA STUDIO APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS 5:30 - 7 p.m. Invigorating Flow, Elissa �� 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. Deeply Restorative, Yasmin �� 525 Josephine St. Information call 250-352-0459 KOOTENAY AKIDO OM YOGA STUDIO 4 - 5 p.m. Akido Fun, ages 4-6 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle/Restorative Hatha, Alison 5 -6 p.m. Kids Class, ages 7-12 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga, Jenna 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 6 - 7:45 p.m. Adult Class213C Baker St 250-352-3935 250-825-0011 avannest@shaw.ca

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FIELD LACROSSE CLINIC; Saturday August 15th Lakeside Park field. 12 yrs. And up. Mark 354-1140 LOCAL GARDENER INTERESTED in helping preserve local family heirloom seeds. Please email roustie@gmail.com for info! KICS IS A local non-profit society. KICS hosts non-profit websites on the Internet for free with a membership. Businesses, host your website for $120/year. Visit www.kics.bc.ca to sign up. ATTENTION RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS AND DAY SCHOOL STUDENTS! Confused about the Independent Assessment Process (IAP)? Is the Government not answering your questions? Not sure if you qualify? Need help? We’ve helped over 1700 survivors across Western Canada with their claims. Call now! 1-888-918-9336. Residential School Healing Society.

BABY ITEMS: HIGHCHAIR - $15, Graco Jumperoo (with tray) - $10, Stairgate - $8. Tel: 352-9784 WOODEN CRIB FOR sale, $100 OBO. Great condition, converts to daybed. Andrea 352-2025

NELSON OUTDOOR MARKETS 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Live music, fresh produce, artisan wares. Wednesdays: Hall Street Market at Rec Complex, Saturdays: Cottonwood Outdoor Market at Cottonwood Falls Park. Vendors: 354-1909, nelsonoutdoormkts@gmail.com

THE NELSON ROWING Club is offering lessons. Cost is $150 for 8. Contact Cristina. 250-505-0891.

resistant) Sunday August 9/09 Public Beach @ Champion Lakes Contact:(250)354-4340

Art BEAR SIDES: ORIGINAL artwork by Marnie Eikenaar. Vadim Kristopher Hair Salon,August 22nd, 7pm, 506 Herridge Lane. QUILTING PARTIES/WORKSHOPS: BRIDAL showers, baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, any occasion. Create a unique collaborative quilt with your friends and family. Contemporary and co-created designs. Instruction available to small groups of all levels with professional quilt artist. Leah Weinstein 354-3597 www.leahweinstein.com

Business Ops NEED MORE MONEY? Want a career? Work from home! We train you! Check out the Freedom Project! www.judysminioffice.com. FUN, PROFIT, SUCCESS. Great Canadian Dollar Store, a dollar store leader since 1993 has new franchise opportunities coast to coast. Call today 1-877-388-0123 ext 229; www.dollarstores.com.

Career Training MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION TRAINING. On-line learning with great employment opportunities: both athome and on-site. Financing may be available. Contact CanScribe today for additional information. 1-800-466-1535 or www.canscribe.com.

Children WANTED: ANY UNWANTED baby girls items toys.clothing, books over 18 months. dianap@live.ca Thanks SOLID WOOD,WHITE SLEIGH style crib, mattress incl, $150 obo 250352-6501 KELTY KIDS BABY backpack ‘Elite’. Rain/Sun hood plus detachable under pack storage bag. $125.00 354-0449

Computers APPLE AIRPORT EXTREME wireless internet - for your MAC or PC computer. $115 call 250-352-1806 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

Education DONA POSTPARTUM DOULA Training workshop, October 23-26/09. Early bird rate before Aug.31. Gina (250)352-5895 www.dona.org TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/ Condominium Manager from home. Jobs registered across Canada! Thousands of grads working. Government registered. 29 years of success. Information: www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604681-5456.

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SEAWARD NAVIGATOR KAYAK, 16’ comes with paddle. 352-3400 POTTERS WHEEL (SMALL) for home use. Includes clay and tools. DP AIR GOMETER exercise bike Offer open, 352-9788 before 8am $95; Weiider weight bench and 270 lbs weights $295 250-359-2212 NINTENDO WII WITH two controllers, numchick and wii sports, 200$ WANT TO LOSE weight and keep it MEAT GRINDER - old fashioned crank style - $10 Ph. 250-352-7144 obo, call 1250-359-2957 off? Herbal Magic can help. Results TWO LOCALLY MADE satin dressWORK BY DESIGN FREE Career guaranteed. Call to get our limited time WEBER CHARCOAL GRILL, used twice, new $129, asking $60.00. call es, worn once each. one is white Planning workshop. Kootenay Career offer. 25% OFF. 1-800-926-4363. with spaghetti straps and a plunge 250.354.4476 Development Society. To Register/ back, full skirt (not poofy),$100. the info 352-6200 info@kcds.ca MINERAL CLAIMS FOR other has a cream bodice, strapless, Sale in Slocan Valley and all and a six color paneled skirt, $150. over BC,serious inquiries only EARTH MATTERS IS looking thecrystalfinder@hotmail.com they were made for me and will fit for volunteers. Contact Cristina someone of similar size: 5’1” 110lbs, 1ST / 2ND / 3rd Mortgages. Your Credit at 250-352-6011 ext 17 or 9” BERKEL MEAT slicer. Model chest 32”. they are languishing in 1600. $300. 352-9986 / Age / Income is NOT an issue. If you earthmatters@nelsoncares.ca my closet, TAKING OFFERS! jennie 354-7812 own a home, we’ll lend you money. THE NELSON CARES Society AIR CONDITIONER $100, microALPINE CREDITS 1.800.587.2161. CUSTOM BRUSHED IRON, wall Supported Employment Program is wave $20, queen size black velvet mount, woodstove screen (Live Metal seeking a Senior Job Coach/Program bedspread $50, kitchen table $40, DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM. Works) 34.5W X 26.5H X 32D. 250Assistant to coordinate the daily 229-4415 Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce 352-1398. activities of our micro-businesses and EXERCISE MACHINES, IRON horse or eliminate interest, regardless of provide job coaching to our clients. and bicycle, $20. 1/2 and 1 liter plasWHITE TOILET, ASSORTMENT of your credit. Steady Income? You may For complete ad, see http://www. tic containers with lids. 355-2269 plastic pipe, hand seeder 1/3hp elecqualify for instant help. Considering kcds.ca ORIGINAL X-BOX + 30 games tric motor. Offers on all 359-7443 Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 OSPREY COMMUNITY $130. Antique chairs $75/each. CHAMPION JUICER. AWESOME! FREE Consultation Government FOUNDATION SEEKS a part-time Bookshelves $75. Indian Table $75. Over $400 new, asking $250. Robyn Approved, BBB Member. Executive Director Are you looking 352-2842 505-7645 $500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no to make a difference in the commu- BLUE HIDE-A-BED COUCH, newly HUCKLEBERRIES $7.00/LB, credit refused, quick and easy, payable nity? Do you have strong leadership, upholstered $300. Men’s RH golf ORIGINAL, vintage Queenanne over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1administrative, financial and market- clubs, bag, pullcart, $200. 352-1157, arm chair $65.00, stereo amplifier 877-776-1660. ing skills? For details on this position, 229-5221 $50.00, turntable $30.00, old tables see www.ospreycommunityfounda- NINTENDO GAMECUBE: 2 con359-7756 tion.ca. Deadline for applications: soles, 1 controller, 2 mem sticks, 4 442 LINEAL FT.DRY FSC Cert. 7” August 31st. Anticipated start date: games.$20 1 Playstation $20 OBO. t&g Douglas Fir Flooring $630.00 October 1st. Osprey Community 250-304-7554 DRYWALL, CEMENT, WOOD and all only Foundation ñ Improving the quality of plywood remnants, plexiglass, ph; MINIGAS BOILER, 100,000 BTU’s, 2 STUDENT DESKS 24 X 45 with life for Nelson & area residents 250-352-2823. $500; gas hot water tank, $50. Ph drawers $65.00 ea. Queen waterbed REMOVE YOUR RECORD: A COMPLETE SET OF National 229-2353 waveless $225.00 Ph. Ken 352-0136 CRIMINAL Record can follow you Geographic Magazine 1978 to 1998. WHTE WASHER/DRYER, BOTH 19" TOSHIBA T.V. $15 352-3014 for life. Only PARDON SERVICES 359-7610 work good. $250. call John 354A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE CANADA has 20 years experience. FREE LARGE SATELLITE Dish. Pick 1909 Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Guaranteeing record removal. Call: 1it up and its yours. 250-365-7554 Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit 8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366). KENMORE WASHER AND dryer, FREE KITTENS!! TWO males and $400; Ikea table with 2 chairs, $60. Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines www.RemoveYourRecord.com. two females looking for happy homes. Must sell. 352-0588. Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. 250-352-3629 DOUBLE FIBERGLASS LAUNDRY SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $3,495.00 KITTENS. 2 MONTHS young. beautitub $50. Kenmore upright vacuum - Convert your LOGS TO VALUABLE ful mom. 355-2793. LUMBER with your own Norwood REMOVING 500SQFT OF carpet will $25. Double traverse curtain rod $25. portable band sawmill. Log skidders WINE/APPLE CIDER JUGS. Ph. deliver to reduce landfill impact 250- 359-7163 also available. www.norwoodsawmills. 250-551-2257 XBOX 360 PREMIUM edition. 1 con551-0909 ca/400t - FREE Information: 1-800-566troller + any 10 games from my LOOKING FOR METAL roofing to 6899 Ext:400OT. massive collection. $300 firm. 250cover woodpile. Will pick up. Chris 551-4256 AFFORDABLE PHONE 359-7220. RECONNECTION. Up to $30. off for new TWO GUITARS; ONE Washburn and CHILD’S CARSEAT, GREAT �� shape.�� LOST:KODAK 2G CAMERA memcustomers! Great rates for phone and one Yamaha solid spruce tops 3523-point harness missing but can be ory card, possibly @ Gyro July 20th 6779 long distance! Call Tembo 1-877-266� �� used for older child. 352-3342 6398 or sign up online www.tembo.ca. or later. Exterme sentimental value. ALTO SAX $500, Flute $50, Clarinet Reward offered. Please call 505 AT LAST! AN iron filter that works. $150, Futon $200, Queen Mattress �� 8271 if found. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/ Set $200, all obo. U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, sulFOUND EXOTIC BIRD in 1-SINGER,1-BROTHER 1ANTIQUE OAK DROP leaf�� table,�� fur, smell, manganese from well water. Blewett,Ph.250-352-5739,please BROTHER (BULKY),KNITTING turned legs, brown stain, good condiSince 1957. Phone 1-800-BIG IRON; claim by identifying machines, many www.bigirondrilling.com. tion but needs refinishing. 352-1220 LOST: BLACK GLASS case, attachements(electronic) & boxes of A SAFE, PROVEN “Restless Leg magazines and patterns. $1,000.00 Chanel. Reward 355-5226 Syndrome” and “Leg Cramps” Cure OFFICE DESK: OAK, 6 drawer, 60 x obo 250-354-7757 �� That Always Gives You Instant Relief. 34, excellent condition $250.00 obo LOST, SET OF 5 keys on plain �� CEDARSTRIP �� CANOE. BEAUTIFUL www.allcalm.com 1-800-765-8660. 250-825-4698 keyring at dogbeach area by the 18ft handmade canoe for sale. Ideal � �� airport. Stu 250-551-4427 for lake & touring. 450$ Call 250ALL WOODEN DINING room suite with 4 chairs, kitchen hutch,queen �� 352-0768 �� bed, 2 mntn. bikes. 250 352-9150 FOUND ON HWY 3A near Kokanee LARGE, OLD, OAK �� whiskey �� barLITTLE TIKES OUTDOOR play strucPark, two sunglass cases. Call Ray rels x3 $50 each, trail brush cutter, ANTIGUE GOLDEN OAK wardrobe. � �� ture, playhouse, car for active 2 year �� new$15. Phone 250-825-4260 250-825-9522 to identify 5ft. tall x 8ft. wide. Adjustable shelvold. Anne-Marie: amedgar@gmail. �� SOCKET ing. Phone: 250-365-8164. LOST WATCH, AUG 4th, 7pm THERMAREST NEW$75, com, 352-7997 �� Veiw st. From LVR past Hospital. SET 3/8-15/16 new $25, soy milk �� MAYTAG DRYER FORSALE, excelGLASSES, HAND-BLOWN HEAVY Sentimental. $400 Reward. 352- maker, new condition $200. 250-354lant condition $40.00 250-359-7481 Wine and Drinking �� glasses, South 7954 �� 1705 American/Mexican Style wanted plus FULL SET DOGWOOD china, @ LAKESIDE PARK beach, lost small tub.226-7880 antique dressers & oak chairs, older men’s wedding ring, 2 tone brushed DEHUMIDIFIER; 25 - 40 liter capacNordic track. Offers. 250 229 4540 �� gold, 3 square diamonds set @ BALFOUR H A L L’ S ity: rated Energy Star efficient. FRIDGIDARE HEAVY DUTY dryer, 45∞, brshaw@telus.net SELLWHATYAWANTA sale, Sat. phone 354-1140 or email details 77kwh, 27”w 36”h 24”D, Great condiFOUND, NORTH SHORE 16 Mile, tion! $175.00 Contact Jen/Josh 250Aug. 29, 9am- 2pm. No early birds jillmark@telus.net black unneutered male cat, friendly, 352-6948 please. Info 229-5265 WANTED - DRAFTING table, will �� call 551-1053. consider any in good conditionTRUMPET - BACH TR300. Excellent �� LOST: PRESCRIPTION for band student. $325. Call 352Christine 352-9363 SUNGLASSES in Guess hard 1794. LOOKING FOR OLD-FASHIONED �� grey and back, behind NDCU. HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC cement �� case,�� cider or wine press to extract juice Call 403-505-5272. mixer. $ 200 firm Tel. 227-9289 from apples/grapes. Contact Paul: 352-4619 LOST: BULOVA SILVER watch(water

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NEED EXTRA INCOME? Everyday Style, Canada’s hot new generation of home party companies, needs Consultants in your area! Visit www. everydaystyle.com or call 1-866-3784331 for information. CHEAP PHONE RECONNECT. Forget the rest, go with the best! Low rates, convenient features, long distance & internet. Quick connections! Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca. ARE YOU GETTING NOTICED? Community Classifieds get results! ads@bccommunitynews.com or 1-866669-9222. www.bccommunitynews.com.

Events ENDLESS ADVENTURE CELEBRATING 4th BDay Aug 22nd . BBQ, DJs, door prizes, fashion show. Kayaks starting at $479. 1-877-FUN8181

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Mechanical Site Preparation Project True Blue Ventures, a Forests for Tomorrow Recipient, is tendering a Mechanical Site Preparation Contract.

Location: Cooper Creek, Kootenay Lake TSA Estimated Start Date: September 8, 2009 Completion Date: October 9, 2009 Treatment Type: Excavator Mounding Estimated Area: 13 ha Tender Closing: September 1, 2009 4:00 pm All contractors working under the Forests for Tomorrow Program must be BC SAFE certiﬁed. For more information please contact: Joanne Leesing True Blue Ventures, Kaslo Phone: (250)353-2164 Email: joanneleesing@netidea.com Tender packages will be sent by email to interested contractors.

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Classiﬁeds Misc. Wanted SAN TO REPLACE medium sized glass cylander in antique light. 250354-1272 WANTED: EFFICIENT DEEP FREEZE in good condition. 250-352-3635 DONATIONS OF (ALL gauges of) chain & necklaces for art project. 5052945 Qadesh WANTED CORNER COMPUTER Desk Call 250-229-4085 WANTED 2 PERSON Peddle Boat Call 250-229-4940

Music & Dance CD & DVD DUPLICATION, direct to disc printing and graphic design located in Nelson: www.shortyburns. com 352-BURN(2876) WANTED, DRUMMER FOR Hard Rock/Metal Band. Call For more Info. Ryley-250-354-3823 Tristan-250352-0099 M-AUDIO FAST TRACK Pro: USB sound card. $250 new. Asking $80. 250551-2481 or paulrendall@yahoo.ca PIANO MASON & RISCH, good condition, c/w bench, lamp and sheet music. $950 OBO (250)505-5583 TRUMPET - BACH TR300. Excellent for band student. $325. Call 352-1794.

Other ARE YOUR KIDS losing it? Then label it! Back to school sale! www. Chirico.lovablelabels.ca

Personals DATING SERVICE. LONG-TERM/ SHORT-TERM Relationships, FREE CALLS. 1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes.1-888-5346984. Live adult casual conversations1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chat-lines. Local Single Ladies.1-877-804-5381(18+).

Pets & Livestock BEAUTIFUL SIX WEEK old kittens free to good home. Only serious inquiries. 250-505-5337 6 WEEK OLD Buff Brahma heritage feather footed chickens available. beautiful birds, good hardy layers. 250-357-9426 JACK RUSSEL PUPPY. male. obedience trained, champion bloodlines, friend of family, rare white, $500. 250-357-9905 SHEPARD CROSS 10 months old. Happy, Energetic, Friendly. Free to the right family. Christopher 505-4285 MORGAN/THOROUGHBRED BAY MARE, 15.2 H., 20 yrs, $1000.00 infor. 250-825-4693 e-mail c_marie_ bell@hotmail.com FREE MALE KITTENS, black, eight weeks old, kitty-litter trained, adorable personality 250-777-0825 FOR SALE: 6 three month old red rock pullets, $60 250-359-0192

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Toys & Wheels

Sports Equipment NORCO BIGFOOT MOUNTAIN Bike. Bomber shocks, awesome riding bike. $1100 new asking $450 o.b.o 250-825-4256 THULE SWINGARM BIKE racks x2. 2 years old, great condition. retail $500. asking $300. call 359-8037 2008 SPECIALIZED P1 for sale, excellent condition mavic wheel hayes stroker trail brake. clocke@shaw.ca (250)825-4181 FANTASTIC PAIR OF Sims bindings and a hardly worn pair of women’s size 6 Reichle snowboard boots, i would be delighted by $75 each, or $100 for both, and i am taking offers. jennie 354-7812

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FREE CREDIT CARD / FREE Gas with purchase $0 DOWN. Need a Car, Truck, Van, SUV? Auto Credit Fast. Bad credit! No credit! Bankruptcy, Repossession! Credit Counselling! No problem. Call Stephanie today and drive away 1877-792-0599. Free delivery anywhere. www.autocreditfast.ca DLN30309.

1997 SEADOO GTI rebuilt motor, new impeller, battery, 2007 trailer very good condition! $4500obo 3542969 KAYAK RIVERUNNER $250 OBO, Craftsman Radial arm saw 10” $150 250-226-7990 23 FT 1972 Chrysler Cruiseliner fishing boat for sale. Aluminum hull, full canvas top, 350 chev inboard, rebuilt merc leg, sleep aboard for 2, head and ice box. Downhauler and outboard motor, tandem trailer included. Asking $5000.00 cash or trade for 4 wheel vehicles like jeeps, landcriusers or for travel trailer of equal value. Boat is in Kelowna BC Call 25-8626550 for more info. Can send photos by email on request. SAILBOAT 23’, SLEEPS 4, fully camperised, catch the wind, great for lake $6900obo. 250-229-4939 FOR SALE: 2 small outboards 9.9 Johnson $650, 4 hp. Evinrude $250 Call 250-352-1260 1976 30FT GERMAN built sailboat “PHANTOM” FOR SALE.BOAT comes with the trailer. $18,900.00 250-359-7772 NECKY LOOKSHA II touring kayak. Excellent condition. Carbon/Kevlar. Includes cover, paddle float, pump. $3900. 250-352-6399 17’ CLIPPER CANOE yellow, $575.00 250-359-7481

1981 H.D. STOCK 80 C.I. Details 3572741 Open to offers, needs work.

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2001 TOYOTA COROLLA CE 5spd, power windows, locks, A|C, Cruise, engine just rebuilt, $7350obo 3542969 MUST SELL! 1992 Hyundai Excel, standard. 175,500 kms. Needs new ignition column. $800obo. Jamie, DISCOUNT TIMESHARES - Save 60250-352-3373. 80% off Retail! Worldwide Locations! APPLY NOW FOR the Kootenay 1986 HONDA CIVIC Hatchback Call for Free Info Pack! 1-800-597Artisans Market, hosted by the Decent. $1500 call 250-359-2919 9347. www.holidaygroup.com/bcn. Nelson & District Arts Council. Email 1992 NISSAN 240SX 140 000 KM ndac@netidea.com or visit www.ndac. 5-speed, leather, roof, white, beautica. Applications due by August 31. ful $6500 joelguay@yahoo.ca 705WANTED TRUCK DRIVERS with 476-0476 KOOTENAY COOPERATIVE RADIO CLASS 1 & 3 with Air in Fort Nelson, RARE 2001 CHRYSLER PT MAN WITH TRUCK demo, cleanup, Fund Raising �� Committee �� invites new BC. Fax resume with current driver’s Cruiser Limited Edition fully loaded. new construction, concrete, decks, volunteers. Call 250-352-9600 or abstract, along with any tickets (ie H2S) � �� ROOMMATE NEEDED FOR sept 1 good rates Call Mike 250-352-2889 or Moonroof, A/C, leather seats, $4400, email admin@cjly.org to 250-774-6248 or email gdcornishtruc 250-354-7378 (uphill) share with clean, easygoing 250-354-7757 kingltd@northwestel.net. mature young female contact 250 ORCA TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do �� 2004 MAZDA 3GS, 2.3L, 100 000km, dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 505505-5156 manual/auto, colour grey, excellent 0612. condition, 8900$ Call Philippe 250SPANISH OR ENGLISH as a second ��THE�� LOREN MAZEREEUW FINE wood- JUNK TO DUMP weedwacking 505-4390 language in one-on-one classes. Learn working mazwoodowrking.com (250) and hedges CALL ME NOW 250-3521978 8’ CAMPER, newer full tin at your own pace. Instructor with 25 509-1106 Custom: Stairs, Mantels, VW JETTA DIESEL 1997, 50+mpg, 3871 I’LL DO IT roof, hydraulic jacks, Ex-condition, Cabinetry, Built-ins years experience. Call 352-o412 2 sets tires, new suspension, clutch, $1500.00 obo. 250-354-1080. more. $5800 250-352-5781 READY TO GO 1990 Prowler 5th 1998 HONDA CIVIC LX 1.6L Auto, wheel 19ft. Easy pull, comfort, comCD player, new winters, 33+MPG, �� pact $6,000 obo 250-352-1781 only 119000km $5600 o.b.o 3523 million dollar debit restructuring of Insolvents Corporation 7008 16’ 1972 TRIPLE-E CAMPER TRAILER. Fridge, stove, furnace, DIESEL - 1982 Audi, 4door, bathroom. Sleeps 4 - 6. Needs some 5speed, 82000mi, no rust, requires work. $500 obo 250-354-0115 provincial inspection, $ 400.00 or trade. (250)352-5010 MUST SELL!! 2003 Honda 400EX �� 1984 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. 230km Sport ATV, 2 wheel drive, very clean, 6 cyl no rust, runs like a dream. $3000, 250-229-2315 �� $3,900 obo steals her 250-354HBXRIVAL 4WD RC car, slightly 7191 used, good racer, buggy style, bat1990 CELICA GT-S 343k std, pwr w/l/ teries, Transmitter, receiver, $105 sun, new stereo sub+amp, rustcheck jdnelsonrc@gmail.com �� 2007. $1500 OBO 250-352-6858. �� 2006 SUBARU IMPREZA, 4drSW, AWD, 2.5L4Cyl standard, red, �� excellent condition, only 16000kms, 2006 HONDA CRF250R $5900 & �� $19,900. Call 250-352-0013 2002 xr50r $1100, dirt bikes. Very 1996 MAZDA MX-3 Precidia New low miles, many extras. 250-352brakes New winter tires Great on gas �� 3526 3000Obo 250-226-7095 �� 1972 HONDA CT 90 low miles 93 AND 91 sunbirds 300. for both, $1300 200cc motor withreverse 86 toyota camry 100. all cars running complete 200$ 352-6515 226-6783 2008 KAWASAKI 250 ninja for sale. 1996 JEEP GRAND Cherokee, 6 Awesome bike, good condition, cuscylinder, 4wd, well maintained, trailer tom exhaust. $4500. 229-2322. hitch, roof rack, MP3, $2500. 250825-4698 1996 HONDA REBEL 250cc,only 4,ooo kms, excellent condition, new NEED A VEHICLE? Need cash? Up tires, tank bag, $3000. 250-505to $6000. cash back! Guaranteed 5004 approvals! Over 400 vehicles to Sudoku Classic Difficulty Level - EasyClassic sk9E000065 Sudoku Difficulty Level - Medium 1994 KX 125 $1,000 OBO 250 choose from. Call Will or Ashley today! 359-7979 MANY DIFFERENT SIZES FROM MAJOR WEAVING 1-888-289-8935. 2002 KAWASAKI 600CC 11,000, GOOD CREDIT, BAD Credit. When CENTRES THROUGH OUT THE WORLD. ALL ARE kms very clean, very good shape the Bank says NO! We say YES! Apply HANDMADE WITH NATURAL FIBERS. TRADITIONAL AS 352-2311 on line: www.flagautofinance.ca. Free WELL AS CONTEMPORARY DESIGNS. MOTORCYLE BOOT, RED Wings. credit card with every approved auto Brand new, mens size 7/8. $150 obo loan. 1-888-583-0718. �� 250-354-5362

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WINTER BEATER, 1991 MAZDA 626, needs winter tires, 320.000km, runs well, $300.GEO METRO 1.0L engine 12000kms since rebuild. runs perfect ready to go. $900. 250-505-3881 GEO METRO STD transmission recent syncro and bearing replacement works good $250. 250-3544515 or beartech@telus.net 12’/07 CARGO TRAILER, $4900. 14” flat deck tandem axel $1000. 551-1564 CANOPY FOR SALE, fiberglass, green. fits older 80s Toyota or Ford Ranger. $100 825-0168 evenings. 2 TRIPOD JACKS, $80 for pair. 250505-4797. MICHELIN 4X4 ALPIN tires for sale. 235/75 R 15, with rims, balanced. $330 OBO. Andrea 352-2025

Trucks/SUVs/Vans COLLECTIBLE 1973 CHEV pickup, dependable, runs great, $999 OBO. 355-2354 2007 SUZUKI SX4 awd, great fuel economy, 43000kms, 7yr warranty, incredible price, $17,500 250-352-7675 91’ TOYOTA 4RUNNER. V6, 5 Speed. 255kms. Good condition.$3000 call for more info (778)990-7037 GIO 4WD RC 1/10 Buggy, Nitro, many extras, TX/Rx as new $110 contact jdnelsonrc@gmail.com 1995 CHEVY S10, propane, V6 auto, 4x4, runs well but needs work. $2000 obo. 354-7882 LF DOOR FOR 89-95 toyota 4runner for sale. complete with glass. $20. 354-4146 1992 DODGE FULL window van 3/4 ton $995.00 250-354-4782 2003 SUBARU FORESTER blue. 166,000 k. Complete maintenance, new winter tires, head gasket. $11,000 365-8323 1991 NISSAN SAFARI RHD 50,000 Kms. For pics and details check www.kijiji.ca 250-226-7650 89 TOYOTA 4X4, lots of new parts, needs engine, Body and frame in good shape. 250-5090558 LOOKING TO PARK my small van for the winter. Close to nelson. Pay small rent. 250-517-7801 2002 SUBARU IMPREZA. AWD, 5spd, A/C, stereo, 2 sets tires. 108,000km. $12,500 obo. Robyn 505-7645 1987 TOYOTA VAN. looks great. runs great. 153K miles. lots new. $1,850. 355-2793. sk9M000091 1975 F-250 CAMPER Special, 0.30 over 460, Rebuilt C6 tranny, Dana 60 Locker, 250-505-8333 1987 F250 XLT Lariat. 2Wd. auto. dual fuel.well maintained. $750 firm. canopy available. 250-3994861

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Building Materials

Rentals

100YR OLD HEWN logs, various lengths. $5/ft HardiPlank siding. Red. 375sq.ft $150 365-5903 #1 A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.com.

2 BEDROOM HOUSE, Nelson, December 1 to March 1, 3 months, no pets, $900. /mo.,incl utilities, 250505-5159 1BR UNFURN SUITE Uphill. fridge, washer/dryer, NS, NP, carport. $660pm inc. utilities. Contact forkyu@hotmail.com 3 BR, 2 bath, furnished upper floor of house, Fairview. Oct 1 - Dec 15. Internet, cable, laundry, hot-tub, util. incl. $1,600/mo. $700/wk. 250 5055012 BEAUTIFUL CO-SHARE IN Blewett with single mom, 9yo and 16yo. Micro-hydro, gardens, views. Jacquie 352-0974 WAT E R F R O N T, N/S PROFESSIONAL female preferred. Fully furnished. Ph. 250-551-2257 3 BEDROOM GRANITE POINTE VILLA. 3 bathrooms, hardwood floors. Deluxe accomodation! N/S N/P $1500/month + utilities. Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-3522100 1 BDR BASEMENT SUITE : 6 minutes to downtown, private entrance, internet, NS, NP, Sep.1st $785. 250352-9562 yilian95@hotmail.com TWO BEDROOM HOUSE in Blewett. Land co-operative. Secluded/private with valley view. Partly furnished. $600/mo. 1-250-216-8686. LOWER FAIRVIEW 2.5 bedroom apartment in older home gentle people NS/NP 352-6779 FURNISHED 2BEDROOM BASEMENT suite for rent from Oct 1st. Internet, W/D. $ 1050/month ph250-352-0382 1 BEDROOM HOUSE in Harrop. Private, large yard. N/S N/P $825/month + utilities. Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-352-2100 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT on Trevor Street. Clean, deck, great view. $900/month + utilities. N/S N/P Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-3522100 1 BEDROOM SUITE in Nasookin (3 mile). Completely renovated & immaculate. Gas fireplace. Mature tenant preferred. $950/month includes utilities. Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-3522100 2 BEDROOM MOBILE in Balfour. N/S, Pets negotiable $650/month + utilities (includes heat). Rentals@NelsonRealty. ca 250-352-2100 12’X 54’BULIDING MAY be used for storage or work shop $350 a month availible immeditly 357-2466 800SQ FT.TWO BEDROOM apt.on Baker St.Plus 700Sq Ft. sunny deck and a studio.$1100/mon Call 250-5054925 3 BEDROOM ROSEMONT Condo. 1 1/2 baths. Washer/Dryer. NS/NP, Family prefered. $1100.00 + Utilities. Available Sept 1. 250.354.0207 CHARMING, BRIGHT 2.5 BDR House: Uphill, near Lions Park. Available Sept.1Apr.30. $1300/month (plus utilities). 250352-1170 FURNISHED HOUSE FOR rent Dec2009-Apr2010. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, sound proof office. $2000/month includes utilities, phone/internet. 250352-5284. 1-BR APARTMENT, FULLY furnished. Fairview. Oct 1 - Nov 31. $1,100/mo, $450/wk. Parking, laundry, cable, TV, DVD, Internet, hot-tub shielala@eml. cc 2 BDRM HOUSE on 1/2 acre in Tagum, 5 min. to town, $850/month, plus utilities. 551-1564 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

CUTE 2 BD. home , uphill Nelson. some yardwork, if you like to garden phone 250-352-5450 ns/np SMALL CABIN ON acerage, 10 min. from nelson, off grid, $400/mth, 354-0160 BLEWETT: FURNISHED 3 bdr main floor, spacious, clean MATURE, N/S, N/D, N/P. Five mins to Nelson Avail. Sept. 1 505-2060 SPACIOUS 1 BEDROOM, OctoberApril, unfurnished. Suits couple, $800 +gas 250-505-1108 1 BDRM APARTMENT on High Street, w/d, pets ok, avail. Sept. 1 $750+ util. 354-4182

House Sitting OLDER RESPONSIBLE COUPLE available housesitting Nov-Jan, good with pets, plants, local references, 250 505 0454

Real Estate UPHILL NELSON- 2 homes, mortgage helper rental, beautiful newer 3 bedroom, 2 bath, garden fruit trees, perennials, fireplace, skylights, bright, cheery, wood floors, 2nd house has 1.5 bedrooms, 3rd “in-law’ suite potential, great investment,$439,000, Jane 226-7968 CRESCENT VALLEY HOUSE newer 2600 sqft 3 bed, 3 bath, 1000 sqft garage, fenced $499,000 www. cvhouse.vpweb.com (250)359-5926 NELSON CONDO FOR SALE 1 bdrm + den, unique features, prime central location. Inquiries:(250)505-5583 PRIVATE, SERENE AND charming 3 acres with cozy mobile home near Nelson, many recent upgrades. By owner, $187,000 250-359-8280 CHARMING HERITAGE HOME for sale in lower uphill w/gardens, fruit trees & deluxe studio-cabin w/rental income. Ideal central location, quiet & just 3min walk downtown. Original hardwood floors & high ceilings, wood stove, & other stylish improvements. 3Bdrm, 1bath, full bsmt, parking & studio w/ 1/2bath. See i.d.# 196240. 250-352-0768 TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE: 3 BR, 11/2 bath, fridge, stove stacking washer and dryer, dishwasher. New roof, windows, hot water tank, off street parking, heated shop at rear. Minutes from downtown, close to bus stop. Asking $210,000. Phone: 250352-2247. TWO PROPERTIES FOR Sale: Nelson’s North Shore, 10 mins. to town, across from Troop Junction beach. 1-4 acres. Beautiful lake views, creek, underground services, great sun exposure, gentle slope, private natural setting with mature trees, ready to build. $200,000, $210,000. (250)354-7741 REPOSSESSED PRE-FAB HOMES!! SAVE 50%+++!!! Canadian Manufacturer’s USA Downturn Order Cancellations. Brand New 1260SF Pre-Engineered Package originally $29,950.00, Factory blowout liquidation $14,975.00!!! Other sizes - Sacrifice prices! GREEN-R-PANEL Building Systems: 1-800-871-7089. Immediate/ fall/spring 2010 delivery available!

Rentals CLEAN, MODERN, 1 bedroom garden suite. Private. Suits 1 quiet person. Washer/dryer. No pets/smoking. $650 + utilities. 352-6399. 1 BDRM, QUIET house, for a mature tenant. Includes bathroom and cooking area, N/P, N/S, $500 includes utilities. 352-3400

Rentals - Commercial DESIRABLE OFFICE SPACE for rent. Various sizes and prices. Available immediately.Front Street Emporium. 601 Front Street. Call 250-304-2885 for more information.

Rentals Wanted RESPONSIBLE, PROFESSIONAL, QUIET individual with a calm dog and two cats seeking house/suite in or within 20mins of Nelson. Lee-Ann 250.226.7829 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 SEMI-RETIRED NURSE, 62, nonsmoker, no pets, seeking small quiet apartment/cottage with trees under $800. References. 250-472-7582 EXCELLENT NELSON FAMILY of 4 seeks clean bright long term rental in town. Employed with many great references. Stephanie 352-6216. LOOKING FOR A 2bdrm house from Ymir to QueensBay for Sept-1st or Oct-1st. Under $1000 250-357-0111 RESPECTFUL, QUIET, MATURE man requires affordable housing near transit. Income guaranteed, references available. Thomas 352-9876 ASAP 2BRDM APT or mobile home reasonable rent please 250-352-1621

Briefly Kaslo Edible Garden Tour

Donations to the Food Security Project will be accepted. On Sunday there is a tea at the Seniors Hall at 304 4th Street between 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. After the tea, Planting the Seed which highlights year one of the activities and accomplishments of the community’s Lawns and Gardens Program will be screened. Organizers want to inspire people to grow their own food and show how it can be done, even in the smallest places. For more information, contact 353-7691.

Sunday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Kaslo The Kaslo Food Security Project is hosting an Edible Garden Tour. The focus is on growing food whether it’s vegetable and fruit crops, nuts or grains. The tour is self-guided, in upper and lower Kaslo, and features a wide variety of gardening styles, from container growing to large mixed plots. Maps are available at downtown businesses or at the visitor centre.

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Shared Accom. FURNISHED BEDROOM WITH private bathroom in large shared house, available for clean responsible person, 250-352-1693 ROOMS AVAILABLE IN lower Fairview home for gentle people with past shared accommodation experience 352-6779 ROOMMATE FOR SPACIOUS, beautiful home, n/s, n/p, near downtown, $500/mth including utilities, oct. 1st, 505-9945 CREATE COMMUNITY - off-grid gardeners and horsepeople wanted. Long-term possibilities. RR1S-5C-8 Kaslo V0G 1M0 (free rent) ROOMER DESIRED. BUS on doorstep, 5min. Nelson,45min. Castlegar. Animal lovers, call Trish 352-1371 IN CLEAN, QUIET, health conscious home. Lower Fairview, $500 including wireless & NA calls. Judy 250352-3319 FULLY FURNISHED ROOM available September 1st. The $450 rent includes all utilities. Call Ann @ 3529589

This is Bambi a terriersomethingorother who loves to wear hockey sock sweaters in the winter. Bambi works part time at Central Bark and is very glad that Shambhala is over. Is your pet unique and interesting? Send a photograph of your pet with a 30 word explanation of why your pet stands out from the rest to: EXPRESS Community Newspaper, 554 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 1S9, or email us at express@expressnews.bc.ca.

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A Celebration of Local Abundance and Locavores’ Feast

Sunday, Aug. 23, 2:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. at the Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan River Rd. “A Celebration of Local Abundance” encourages people to bring whatever they have in abundance to buy, sell, trade or give away. The market/emporium starts at 2:30 p.m., with a big free table (bring stuff!) as well as food, flowers and other locally-produced items. The market will continue until vendors want to quit. There is no booth fee, and people have to bring their own set-ups. Barbecued corn and drinks will be on sale. The Locavores’ Feast, aka the 100 Mile Potluck, starts at 6:15 p.m. Admission is by donation and a potluck item. Music will be featured throughout the day and evening, including Tangerine, Highwater, Oly and Friends, and miscellaneous musicians. After dinner, Venus Retrograde, a quartet of women, will wind up the event. There will also be a silent auction featuring local goods and other examples of local abundance. For more information and to reserve booth space, call 226-7730.

Wedding vendors needed

Deadline is Monday, Aug. 31 The Kootenay Wedding Connections bridal fair is looking for vendors for its Sunday, Oct. 4 fair. Vendors with expertise related to weddings are needed, especially for The Groom’s Room, a room for everything related to the groom. For vendors in the Nelson and surrounding areas, bookings can be made through Marni Beninger of Destined To Be Wedding Coordination at 505-2454.

Lorne Westnedge & Drew Evans: THE TEAM THAT WORKS -- FOR YOU! Contact 250-505-2606 Lorne at: Lorne@rhcrealty.com Contact 250-505-2466 Drew at: Drew@rhcrealty.com Web-site. www.nelsonrealestate.com

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BRADERWOOD CONDO

Outstanding 3 bed. 3 bath. view condominium in quality development. Gas fireplace, large deck, fully equipped kitchen. 2 bed. on main & 1 in finished lower level with a total of 2600 sq. ft.

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Fully rented commercial building with highway access and off-street parking located in downtown Nelson is an excellent investment or development opportunity.

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This well maintained 3 bed.1/2 duplex located in Rosemont on 25x120 lot offers low maintenance & easy living lifestyle. Home has upgraded kitchen, appliances, paint, landscaping, flooring, etc. Must see! .

Enjoy the awesome River views from the large West facing deck from this 3 bed. 2 bath. renovated family home located on a large 76x140 lot in uphill. Home also boasts beautiful 2 bed. suite.

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Briefly New Early Years Coordinator

Val Mayes and Dorothy Kaytor have been chosen to replace Kim Adamson as the Early Years Coordinator, a service offered by the Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-operative. Val Mayes has many years of experience in community development and leadership in the nonprofit field in Edmonton and recent experience as the early years community table coordinator for the Slocan Valley. She will take on the overall coordination role and provide support and

leadership in community development regarding the early years initiatives. Dorothy Kaytor has years of experience in the early childhood field including instructing at the college level in Manitoba. Since moving to this area, she has taken on a number of contracts related to the development of early childhood services and is the coordinator for the Community Action Program for Children in the Castlegar area. Both women can be reached at the cooperative office at 1112-518 Lake St. or by calling 352,6786 or 1-866-5437.

at the door for $20. they grow food using natu- 2009 Scotiabank The walk for life is on ral, responsible farming AIDS Walk for Life Saturday, Sept. 19, 10:30 methods. There are still shares availa.m. in Lakeside Rotary As consumers, members silent auction able for the Kootenay Grain contribute to solving many Friday, Aug. 28, 6:30 p.m. in Park. Community Supported global issues, while sup- the Hume Room in the Hume Organizers need sponAgriculture project. sors, teams, performers, porting healthy, sustainable, Hotel, 422 Vernon St. A basic share (up to 100 locally produced food. This is ANKORS’s and walkers to take a pounds, depending on crop To become a member fundraiser for the AIDS “Walk in Our Shoes.” �� performance) costs $125. Pledge forms are availor for more info go to: Walk for Life. � �� It is comprised of: 20 www.kootenaygraincsa.ca. able at the ANKORS Lucas Myers will prolbs hard spring wheat, 20 Interested in half a share? vide the entertainment office at 101 Baker St. Call �� lbs hard winter wheat, 20 Contact Emilie at 352- and appetizers will be pro- Melissa or David at 505lbs spelt, 20 lbs khorasan 3922. 5506 or toll-free at 1-800vided. �� 20�� (kamut) and lbs oats. For more information, Advance tickets are 421-2437 for more inforlittle green lentils and red contact http://www.koote- available for $15 at Otter mation, and details about fife wheat also available naygraincsa.ca/sign-up/. Books (398 Baker St.) and how to get involved. separate from basic share. �� By supporting local �� grain growers, CSA members provide them with a �� consistent market and an �� adequate income while ��

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This 3.21 acre property located just minutes from sunny Salmo was formerly operated as a successful mini golf course. Parking for over 30 plus vehicles. Power/water have been routed to the outbuilding/clubhouse for guests. This newer 3 bed, 1 bath home is a unique property.

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ACCESS TO WATERFRONT $258,500

The ideal getaway for a Kootenay lifestyle. Enjoy the freedom that this 1 bedroom newer park model offers and the benefit of owning 2 lots. Get use to one of the nicest areas in the Kootenays and then start planning for a future home or cottage. Across from large public beach.

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CITY OF NELSON NEWS • AUGUST 19, 2009 Phone: 352-5511 • Fax: 352-2131 • website: www.nelson.ca

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

FIRE SAFETY TIPS TO KEEP NELSONITES SAFE Install smoke alarms Smoke alarms protect everyone. Install a smoke alarm on every level of your home, especially near sleeping areas. Test the alarms monthly by gently pushing the alarm test button with a broom handle or cane. Make sure everyone can hear the smoke alarms from all areas of your home.

UPDATE ON PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS:

If you smoke: Use deep ashtrays and always make sure your cigarette butts are out. Never smoke when you are in bed, feel drowsy or while on medication.

• New Pressure Reducing Station at Mountain Station Parking Lot will commence in September • New water feed line from Mountain Station Reservoir to the new Mountain Station Pressure Reducing Station will commence in September • Starting Phase one of the Catacomb Upgrade

Be careful when cooking Don’t wear loose fitting clothing and be careful not to reach over hot burners. Never leave cooking unattended. If a pot catches fire, cover it with a lid and turn off the burner.

PAVING:

In case of fire o Stop, drop and roll If your clothes catch fire, don’t run! Stop where you are, lower yourself to the ground, cover your face with your hands and roll over and over until flames are smothered. o Crawl low under smoke Most fire victims die from smoke not flames. If you are caught in smoke, stay close to the floor. Get down on your hands and knees and crawl to the nearest safe exit. o If you are trapped o Close, but don’t lock any doors to ensure possible entry by firefighters. o Seal all cracks around doors and vents where smoke can enter, by using wet towels or sheets. o Partially open a window if you can. Close the window if smoke comes in. o Keep low to the floor. Heat and toxic gases rise. o Signal firefighters by waving a white sheet or towel. o Call 9-1-1 to tell them where you are. Wait to be rescued. o Remain calm. Don’t panic. o Listen for instructions on how to vacate your home.

• Kokanee Avenue – complete • 400 Block Latimer – complete • Hendryx and Vernon – in progress • Top of Carbonate at Selby – in progress • Small patches ongoing throughout the City WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT: • 900 Block of Mill Street ongoing. • Starting early September, 600 & 700 Block of Herridge Lane and the 200 Block Baker North side.

LABOUR DAY – STATUTORY HOLIDAY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2009:

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Nelson Hydro and the Operations Department ofﬁces will be closed. For emergency service, call 250-352-3103.

RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE COLLECTION On Monday, September 7, 2009 (Labour Day) there will be NO residential garbage collection. If your regular pickup day is on Mondays, your garbage will be collected on Tuesday, September 8, 2009.

There will be no transit service Monday September 7th, 2009. Regular service will resume Tuesday September 8th, 2009, including the LVR Express run from Rosemont only.

THIS MONTH AT THE NELSON AND DICTRICT YOUTH CENTRE NEED HELP? HIRE A YOUTH! The Youth Employment Resource Centre runs a successful Casual Job Program that helps to connect youth 15-30 years old with local homeowners who require some assistance around the yard, painting, moving, landscaping, digging, building fences etc. If you have odd chores you could really use a hand with contact the YERC team at 250.352.5656 to get more info and connect with a local youth!

SLOW DOWN FOR OFFICER SAFETY A new Division 47 in British Columbia’s Motor Vehicle Act Regulations has been created. This provision required drivers approaching stopped official vehicles with flashing lights to slow down and, if safe to do so, move over into the adjacent lane in order to pass by. On roads posted at 80 km/h and above, drivers must slow to 70 km/h and on roads posted below 80 km/h must slow to 40 km/h. Official vehicles include police, fire, ambulance and tow vehicles, as well as vehicles used by commercial vehicle safety and enforcement personnel, passenger vehicle inspectors, conservation officers, park rangers, and special provincial constables employed in the Ministry of Forests and Range. The new law came into effect on June 1st, 2009 and drivers who fail to obey may be ticketed $173.00 and assessed three (3) penalty points on conviction.

SELKIRK COLLEGE QUESTIONS? Come on down to YERC on Thursday August 20th, between 10am-2pm and speak to Amy from Selkirk College about courses, programs, funding and any questions about attending Selkirk you have!

1) Skate Lessons are Back at NDYC! Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm. $50 for 6 lessons. Learn about balance, positioning, pushing, stopping, kick turns, drop-ins and more. Everyone must pre-register; call 250-3525656 to sign up! 2) Sundress making Workshop, Thursday August 20th from 5-8pm. With a small donation NDYC will supply all the material and instruction you need to create a beautiful summer dress. 3) Sign up for our Ice-Cream extravaganza, Wednesday, August 26th at 4pm. 4) Would you jump at the chance to record your own music? Sign up for a recording workshop in the NDYC Jam Room on Thursday, August 27th. Call 250-352-5656 for more details. 5) Girls’ Night! On the last Tuesday of every month! Dinner, activities and important discussions about youth issues and the supports available in our community. 6) Jam Nights, Capoeira, Skate Club, Poi Club, Art Hour, Magic: the gathering, & MORE visit our online schedule at: www.ndyc.com, or stop by to pick up an August schedule!

BUILDING PERMIT NOTICE Due to workload constraints, building permit applications may take several weeks before an application is processed for issuance of a building permit. Please plan ahead and provide complete drawn to scale drawings in order to expedite the process. Effective immediately, 48 hours notice is required for field inspections.

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Visit the City of Nelson’s website at www.nelson.ca. If you do not have internet access, go to the Nelson Library where computers are available for public use.