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Since 1988 – Nelson’s Only Independent Newspaper WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009

VOLUME 21, NUMBER 40

INSIDE SAR find a deal Nelson Search and Rescue and rescue societies across B.C. secure new funding from province. PAGE 4

RDCK looks into IPPs ��

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Imaj Anisesoleil, left, and Soleil Babcock, front middle, dance with Jawn Dawson from the Moving Mosaic Samba Band at Market Fest on Friday, Aug. 21.

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Kutenai Ldg. gets extension ��

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real estate market and poor credit

Kutenai Landing.

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The New Future Building Group now has until Oct. 1, 2012 to finish the first phase of the development; Oct. 1 2015 to finish phase two; Oct. 1, 2018 to finish phase three; and Oct. 1 2021 to finish the fourth and final phase. In a letter to the city, Mike Rink, spokesperson for New Future Building Group, wrote that a weak

not an unusual one. What was unusual was that council had to amend the Kutenai Landing zoning bylaw to allow for the changed deadlines. Normally, development agreements are not included in a bylaw, said Tynan. That inclusion came about through the convoluted history of

fixed the problems identified in the legal challenge. When the bylaw approving �� Kutenai Landing passed the second time, the development agreement was finished and city staff included it in the bylaw by accident, said Tynan. If that mistake hadn’t happened, senior staff could have simply rec-

Councillors also waived the need for a public hearing on the bylaw �� amendment. Because the amendment only would address the construction schedule, public input would only be accepted on that particular issue.

Please proof for accuracy then phone, fax or email with any changes or an approval. availability forced the developer to The bylaw approving the devel- new schedule and the bylaw would Nelson city council gave the ask for the extension. opment was approved for the first not have had to be amended. Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax:Kutenai 250.352.5075 • Email:a twosales@expressnews.bc.ca Landing developers “Kutenai Landing has com- time in June 2007 and the developCouncillors and staff were careyear extension on theirafter construcmenced pre-salesoff. of condominium ment agreement was not includ- ful to emphasize the details of the The Express is not responsible for any errors the client has signed tion schedule because a poor retail units since the issuance of the DA ed in that bylaw. A citizens group development were��not�� changing, �� market has stalled work on the [development��agreement] and DP challenged that approval in July only the schedule. � �� development. �� [development� permit], but met with 2008 and asked the B.C. Supreme “The amendment does not repreThe extension, approved at a an unreceptive marketplace,” Rink Court to overturn the bylaw. The sent any change to the nature of the �� special council meeting on Monday, wrote. �� legal challenge forced the city to project,��the �� buildings or the landNelson and District Aug. 24, applies to the four deadLinda Tynan, director of corpo- rescind the bylaw and hold a sec- scaping,” Councillor Donna � said �� we’re �� Credit Union celelines set out in the development rate services for the city, told counond approval process in September Macdonald. “What doing is �� brates giving $2 milagreement with the city. cillors New Future’s request was 2008. That second approval process an administrative process.” ��

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lion in grants to community groups. PAGE 6

Libraries at risk Cuts to provincial grants to libraries put library services at risk, say librarians. PAGE 3

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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 Corporation of the Village of Slocan Request for Quotation RFQ-006 Roof of Slocan City Health & Wellness Centre The Village of Slocan invites quotations from interested and qualiﬁed parties for the installation of an Energy Star rated asphalt shingle roof for the Slocan City Health & Wellness Centre. Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend a site meeting at the Wellness Centre at 706 Harold Street on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. Copies of the Request for Quotation documents are available at the Village Ofﬁce or on our website at www.slocancity.com or BCbid. Questions regarding this Request for Quotation should be directed to Shana Paivarinta, CAO or Tim Hill, Public Works Supervisor at 250-355-2277 or email info@villageofslocan.ca

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Alison Talbot Kelly, left, vice principal, and Barbara Nicoll check out the space that will become the SelfDesign-International School �� of the Kootenays’ new space at 402 Victoria St. The move will give the school more room to offer high school courses.

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face-to-face courses for high school the administrative centre that keeps �� students. the school running. After two years in their presIn their old location, also on The lower portion, in the old ent location, Nelson’s independent Victoria Street, there were times Starlight Room, will be called The EXT.170 FOR FREE brochure. online high school �� has outgrown its when there would be administra- Common and is where the face-tohome and is renovating part of the tion, online conferences, meetings face classes will take place. �� Legion building to give themselves and workshops all happening within School principal Barbara Nicoll more room to grow. earshot of each other. is excited about the move because SelfDesign-ISK (the International “Over there we’ll be able to carve it’s a sign of the school’s success and Please proof for accuracy then phone, fax or email withofany or anwill approval. School thechanges Kootenays) fin- out more areas with people not growth. Winnie is a one and a half year old mutt who lives a very ish the move at the end of August interacting over each other,” says The school offers courses that Phone: • Fax:She 250.352.5075 • and Email: sales@expressnews.bc.ca happy and active250.354.3910 life on the waterfront. loves swimbe installed at their new, 402 Alison Talbot Kelly, vice principal count towards a high school diploming, playing catch and other dogs, and she is very social. Victoria St. address for signed the startoff. of of SelfDesign-ISK. ma to students, though the classes The Express is not responsible for any errors after the client has and very bright! �� September. At its new location, the school are also open to the public. The move shows the success of will be split over two in the For more information on � levels �� Is your pet unique and interesting? the school’s shift from a strictly Royal Canadian Legion. The upper SelfDesign-ISK call 354-1310 or Send a photograph of your pet with a 30 word explanation online school to one that also offers level will house “The Bee Hive,” visit www.iskhighschool.org. by Chris Shepherd

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RDCK looks into IPPs Directors vote to explore partnerships to make the region energy self-sufficient by Chris Shepherd Regional directors voted overwhelmingly in favour of looking into the possibility of getting involved in local power production as a way to stay energy self-sufficient and to keep the profits of power production in the Kootenays. The vote came out of a recommendation in a report prepared by Nelson mayor John Dooley, who was tasked to come up with a position paper on public power projects. The report states the Regional District of Central Kootenay should investigate options for partnering with local governments, Columbia Basin Trust, Columbia Power and other local energy companies to support local energy self-sufficiency and retain the benefits of local renewable energy sources. Dooley said other companies are already looking into power production in the Kootenays

We need to be ahead of the curve rather than coming from behind and dealing with situations when the become extremely emotional and highly politicized. Mayor John Dooley, explaining why the RDCK should get involved with local power projects

and the RDCK needs to get involved. “We need to be ahead of the curve rather than coming from behind and dealing with situations when the become extremely emotional

and highly politicized.” Dooley noted the City of Nelson owns Nelson Hydro which has been a great benefit to the city. “Under current conditions, the water is flowing by our municipalities and region on a continuous basis. Nelson Hydro has been generating wealth and prosperity for our municipality for a hundred years for the municipality and we don’t see that changing for the next hundred years.” Dooley said planning now would mean benefits for generations to come. Ramona Faust, director for Area E (Rural area south of Nelson/ east end of the North Shore/Harrop and Procter) was the only director to vote against the recommendation. “The problem for me is that I’m not in favour of private power producers being involved in discussions with us at this early date.” Faust said the RDCK does not have a grasp on who are the most

legitimate companies and which have the best environmental records. Faust said she was also uncomfortable with the fact the recommendation did not mention public consultation or environmental issues. “We know there has been a lot of public discord over some of the private projects and I don’t want to see us go down that same road.” While those concerns were serious ones, Faust said she liked the idea of community control of a utility and the guarantee service Dooley said Faust’s concerns and those from the public will be addressed as the RDCK develops its position on local power projects. The mayor said involvement with the Columbia Basin Trust would be a good matching for creating new power projects, but he noted there might be situations where working with a private company is the only way to make it happen.

We know there has been a lot of public discord over some of the private projects and I don’t want to see us go down that same road. Director Ramona Faust, explaining why she voted against looking into RDCK involvement with local power projects

Briefly 13th Annual Kootenay Gay Pride

Saturday, Sept. 5, 3 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 6, 2 p.m. The theme of the theme of the 13th Annual Kootenay Gay Pride celebration is “Open Hearts, Open Minds.” Organizers invite everyone to help celebrate. The events start with a banner raising on Monday, Aug. 31. On Saturday, Sept. 5 there will be a barbecue at Cottonwood Falls Park starting at 3 p.m. with an evening of fun and intertainment. Visit www.queerkootenays. com for more information on the evening. On Sunday, Sept. 6, parade members will meet at Central School at 2 p.m. The evening closes with “The Ultimate Fling” with DJ Lisa at the Nelson District Rod and Gun Club, 801 Railway St. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets available at Eddy Music and Otter Books.

Nelson library awaits cuts Province chops 22 per cent from grants to libraries, local librarian asks peopel to let government know the library is important by Chris Shepherd B.C. libraries were bracing for cuts to grants from the province and last week they got a rough idea how bad the damage will be. The province announced they’re cutting grants to libraries by 22 per cent, though librarians will have to wait and find out which programs will get the axe. In a letter to the B.C. Library Association, the province wrote funding for the public libraries will be $13.7 million, a 22 per cent drop from last year when libraries received $17.6 million. “With the funding available, we will endeavour to address the greatest need and to preserve vital public library infrastructure,” wrote Paige MacFarlane, assistant deputy minister in the Ministry of Education. Details on the cuts will be released by the end of September. The bad news was expected and libraries had started an awareness campaign to gather public support. June Stockdale, chief librarian of the Nelson Municipal Library, spoke to the Express before the cuts were announced and was unavailable to comment on the latest development. A month ago, the B.C. Library Association told Stockdale the province was going through its grants “line by line” with an aim to save

June Stockdale, chief librarian at the Nelson Municipal Library, hopes people will tell the province to preserve grants to libraries across B.C.

money. Stockdale said the cuts fly in the face of the province’s stated goal of becoming the best-educated, most literate jurisdiction on the continent. Normally, the Nelson Municipal Library receives roughly $70,000 (10 per cent of their budget) from the province each year. Half of that money is targeted to specific programs. Some of those include interlibrary book loans, the BC OneCard (which

allows library card holders to borrow a book from any participating library in the province) and online resources that Stockdale said are crucial for research, especially in tough economic times when people are looking for work. “Without the leadership of the province, they can’t happen,” said Stockdale. The remaining $35,000 of the provincial grant goes towards the Nelson Municipal Library’s operating expenses

including buying new books and children’s programming. The timing of the potential cuts is poor, said Stockdale. During economically tough times libraries get used more, she said. There’s been a 25 per cent increase in items checked out this year compared to last year and there have been more people coming into the library as well. Stockdale said libraries serve as more than just a place to get books. They also serve

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as a valuable social space. “They’re a good place for people who are marginalized to sit and be around people.” A spokesperson for the Ministry of Education said all provincial grants, not just library grants, are being reviewed and the provincial budget, due in September, would detail how much libraries will get. For more information on how to support the library visit http://nelson.bclibrary.ca/.

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SAR find deal

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Young flock to Nelson

…continued from p.1 Input on whether the development should go Nelson Search and Rescue and other rescue groups reach ahead, which was a hotly one-year deal with province over funding and legal coverage debated topic when the New resident survey shows project was first approved, Emergency Program to SAR societies, said they would be inappropriate. by Chris Shepherd Nelson bucks the rural trend pay for insurance and would stop responding This is the second sign by Chris Shepherd Nelson last year (the data to calls for help unless New Future has been wary Search and res- WCB coverage. goes back a year from May Along with the finan- the legal coverage was of the real estate market. cue societies got the Nelson continues to 31, 2009), 57 per cent of the improved insurance cial assistance, the prov- improved and paid for The Kutenai Landing draw young families to the people were between the they wanted from the ince adjusted the insur- by the province. developers had prepared When looking for for poor market conditions city, according to the lat- ages of 20 and 44. province as well as an ance coverage to close Just over half – 52 per agreement that B.C. will some legal holes that missing people or per- during the approval pro- est report from Nelson’s Welcome Wagon. cent – of the new resifoot the bill, but there left SAR societies vul- forming a rescue, search cess with the city back in Every year, the Welcome dents came from British and rescue teams are 2008 and had taken steps are still questions about nerable. The issue came to a employed the Provincial to avoid having to proceed Wagon ladies hand out sur- Columbia and another whether that money will veys to new residents in 16 per cent came from be around a year from head this June when Emergency Program. with all phases of the devel- Nelson That information Alberta and 12 per cent Gilles Blackburn filed The SAR teams must opment. now. is used to get a sense of the from Ontario. “They met all the a lawsuit against the be called out by police, In July 2008, Ken Roughly half of the demands we put for- Golden and District ambulance or the fire Ellerbeck, another devel- people that decide to make ward,” says Chris Search and Rescue department in order to oper with New Future, Nelson home. For the sec- new residents learned of ond year in a row, those the area through family or work. Armstrong, a member Association. wrote to the city explain- people are predominantly friends (the movie Roxanne In F e b r u a r y, Along with the finan- ing that they had changed of the Nelson Search was listed by just six per and Rescue (SAR) team Blackburn and his wife, cial help, Armstrong wording on their low risk under the age of 45. That seems to fly cent of the respondents) and director with the Marie-Josée Fortin got says the insurance has letter to remove the need Over two thirds of the B.C. Search and Rescue lost in the backcountry also improved. When a to proceed with all phases. in the face of the trend seen in other communinew residents said they near Golden. search and rescuer gets A low risk letter is a provAssociation. The couple spent 10 a call, he’ll be protected ince-issued document that ties, says Lisa Cannady, came here for a lifestyle The deal was reached on Wednesday Aug. 19 days in subzero temper- by insurance from the outlines the environmental special projects assistant change and another third and gives search and atures and Fortin died moment he leaves his safeguards the developer for Community Futures. said it was to be closer to Community Futures family. driveway until he gets will take. rescue groups an extra before rescuers arrived. - Central Kootenay uses The survey also asks new Blackburn’s case is home at the end of the $180,000 for liability In his letter to Linda the data from the Nelson residents what they would before the B.C. Supreme day. coverage. Tynan, director of corpoWhile Armstrong is rate services for the city, Welcome Wagon to get an recommend be added to The new coverage is Court. That lawsuit alarmed happy to have improved Ellerbeck wrote “if market idea of who is moving to the area to improve it. funded through the comTopping the list were the munity gaming grant SAR societies, some of insurance, he says there conditions are poor, we the region and why and �� about may not proceed with a adjusts its services using need for affordable housprogram at the Ministry whom withdrew their are still concerns that information. ing and comments about have it. subsequent phase.” of Housing and Social services rather than risk how long they’ll � �� This is just the second the high cost of living. New getting sued. “It’s just a Band-Aid. Development. A representative from year the Welcome Wagon residents would also like The B.C. Search and Next year��we’re pretty The volunteer search �� New Future Building Association, much in the same boat Group could not be reached survey asked new resi- to see a TD Canada Trust and rescue groups had Rescue dents their age. Of the 571 and Tim Hortons added to asked the Provincial which represents 85 to figure it out.” by press time. �� new people that moved to Nelson.

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Opinions & Letters Artwork on our walls is about control, not graffiti

Editorial The Big Orange Bridge is no more Imagine you’re looking towards Nelson from the North Shore. The town is cradled by the mountains, rich and green. The lake is blue, echoing the sky above it. And in the middle of it . . . a pink and orange bridge. “Pink and orange?” you ask? Yes. Take a close look at the bottom half of BOB (though we can no longer call it the Big Orange Bridge) and you’ll see something new, something that redefines a Nelson landmark. Instead of BOB we have the BDTB (Big DuoTone Bridge) or perhaps the BOPB (Big Orange and Pink Bridge). Whatever you want to call it, it certainly lacks the majesty and resonance of BOB. What we’re talking about is the paint job done by contractors hired by the Ministry of Transportation. It’s inappropriate. The lower half was repainted in 2003 and though it may have been orange to begin with, exposure to the elements have changed it. While opinions differ on what the colour is (salmon? peach? pink?) there’s no denying it is not orange. Maybe it’s a colour whose name rhymes with orange. The bridge is a landmark for our community. Photos and paintings frequently show the bridge. Its bright orange colour is (was?) a wonderful contrast with the mountains and lake. Sadly, that is now all outdated. Perhaps we should appoint a committee to go around fixing those images. Crews armed with salmon-coloured markers can patrol our gift shops and galleries, adding the new tone to images that depict our bridge. Like bureaucrats from Orwell’s 1984, we should correct the records that dare contradict the present reality that BOPB (it’s pronounced bop-bee) was ever anything other than BOPB. Some people might say this is an extreme reaction. They might be right. Perhaps it would be better to paint our bridge orange, as it has been for many, many years. Or maybe we should go whole hog and create a rainbow coloured bridge. Regardless of the colour, we should not let our visual identity be determined by a poor selection in paint.

Fish Heads & Flowers Fish Heads to people who deliver weekend newspapers to those who post signs asking them not to – please do me and the planet a favour by not delivering them to where they’re not wanted – already read them at work Flowers to the kind person who left the note on my windshield alerting me that I had a flat tire. Your kindness was appreciated. – Art car driver Fish Heads to the people who decided to use our rural road to dump their beat up

couch. We live in country to get away from trash like you. – Ticked country dweller Flowers to the homeowners who put weeks of effort into making their homes picture perfect for us all to enjoy on the heritage home tour. They were truly a joy to see! – old house nut Fish Heads to the person who came onto my private patio and stole one of my patio set chairs...didn’t your mother teach you better? – family of 4 with only 3 chairs

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Dear editor, Beauty is obviously in the eye of the beholder, but graffiti is obviously only beautiful when its commissioned. When I read the article about the Rotary clubs idea(Aug. 12 “Murals instead of graffiti”) to do murals in Nelsons alleys to combat graffiti, something really bothered. Then I recalled there was some graffiti outside of my alley facing office off Baker which I really liked. One day I looked out the window and someone had wiped that piece of artwork from the wall. This led me to think this

really isn’t about whether a mural should be there or not, it’s about whether an artist is given permission, consent, or ingratiated with an owner or committees power to allow art to be public. I mostly agree with a property owner’s rights, but when a back of the building is featureless and an anonymous artist places a piece of artwork on it, then maybe we should consider the merit of the piece and its intent before indulging hurt feelings about private property. Graffiti is not the issue, control is. Take the idea to have murals, the premise is not that graffiti is

bad. The real issue is that the city, the private owners, or the community don’t want artists to do public art without their approval even if it is on a featureless alley, but then again when has real art ever been about approval or consent. I miss the “vandalism” that expressed a very gentle melancholy outside my office window. It’s gone now and a committee didn’t ask me if they could vandalize that wall I look at everyday with the sterile white paint of their disapproval. Jerry Arsenault, Nelson

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Street Talk Do you think Nelson Hydro should leave the old wooden poles on Herridge Lane?

Area E needs a dog-control bylaw Dear editor, On Friday, July 24, while cycling with a friend on Granite Road, I was bitten by a dog. As a result of this incident, I was taken to Kootenay Lake Hospital where I received medical care at the emergency department. The RCMP investigated the incident and they have been in contact with the owner. I’ve been in contact with staff at the RDCK, where I learnt, to my surprise, that there are no animal control bylaws in Blewett, Area E. There is no penalty for the dog owner and no redress for the victim outside of civil court action that must be instituted and paid for by

the victim. This guarantees the victim expense but there is no guarantee of success. Many cyclists travel on Granite Road and a similar incident may be repeated in the future. The outcome of any vicious dog attack is totally random; the next person or child may be more severely injured than I was. I strongly urge that the RDCK pass an animal control bylaw in Area E to assure the safety of all people cycling/travelling on public roads. Murielle Perrin, Nelson

I think they should all be underground so we don’t get zapped. No one I know likes to live around those things. Janine Paquete Nelson

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I understand why they want to take them down because I’ve seen people back into them, but I like the idea of preserving some of them to keep the character. Cordell Fulton Nelson

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Nelson credit union celebrates ‘first $2M’ in donations Banking locally means the Nelson and District Credit Union can give back to the community, says spokesperson by Chris Shepherd This month, the Nelson and District Credit Union celebrates giving $2 million to the community since 2000. That contribution shows the value of keeping business local, says Bradley Roulston, a financial planner for the credit union. “The profits stay in the community with its members, they don’t go outside the community.” The money was given through the credit union’s Community Investment Program, started in 2000. Over the past eight years the program has given just

over $2 million to groups in Nelson, Rossland and the East Shore. In 2008, the credit union gave $283,985. The credit union has a steering committee that goes through applications (available online at www.nelsoncu.com or at the Nelson branch at 501 Vernon St.) once a month. The committee looks for ways to benefit the broadest segment of the community, says Roulston. Recent beneficiaries include the Nelson Special Olympics organization, Kootenay Co-op Radio’s youth camp, and the Capitol Theatre’s Summer Youth Program.

To celebrate the sponsorship milestone the credit union is hosting an event at their Nelson branch on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be prizes and free gelato. Roulston likes to call the milestone the credit union’s “first $2 million,” hinting at more to come. “As long as people keep supporting the credit union, we can support the community,” Roulston says. To apply for a sponsorship visit www.nelsoncu. com and click on “Apply for sponsorship” under the “Our Community” header or visit a Nelson and District Credit Union branch.

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Bradley Roulston, second from left, from the Nelson and District Credit Union, jumps into action with Nelson Rhythm Ropers Larissa Napora, left, Christie Musa, doing the handstand, and Baily Smith. The credit union has been a long-time supporter of the Rhythm Ropers.

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Saturday, Aug. 29, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Saturday, Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m. at the �� Cottonwood Falls Market Argenta Hall �� Pauline Lamb starts the day off at the Nelson’s own klezmer and tradition�� from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. al jazz band, Heavy Shtetl, starts it’s market�� Following her is Simone from 12:30 p.m. Columbia Basin Trust and Columbia �� with her harp music. Kootenay Cultural Alliance Tour with to 2 p.m. �� a community dance in Argenta. �� In addition to its regular repertoire Wassabi Collective make B.C. �� of Eastern European and Dixieland �� tunes, the band will teach a few Israeli talent search cut The Kootenay’s own Wassabi Collective and�� Balkan dances for the folkdancehave been chosen in the top 20 out of loving Argenta crowd. Heavy Shtetl features Dmitro 450 bands to take part in the PEAK �� Woychuk on sax and clarinet, Anneke Performance Project, a talent search. They are heading off to Rock Ridge Rosch on trombone and trumpet, �� Catherine McGrath on accordion and Canyon Resort in Princeton for band boot camp this week. mandolin, and John Deeley on bass. �� The PEAK Performance Project is a contest open to all musicians in B.C. The �� Holly and Jon top 20 will receive an intensive, one-week �� Wednesday, Sept. 2, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at training program in the music business, live SUBMITTED the Hall Street Local Market, performance, songwriting, marketing and Young Rival. 305 Hall St. promotion. airplay in the U.K. Young Rival Holly and Jon (www.hollyandjon. All of the artists will perform live in The band’s songs have been described com) play a genre-hopping blend of Vancouver in the fall, where the public will Saturday, Aug. 29 at Finley’s Irish Bar and as short and punchy with hooky guitar Grill, 705 Vernon St. music that leans heavily on contem- pick Canada’s next big stars. riffs. This highly rated new young group porary blues but also offers elements The top three will be crowned as the They’ve got a reputation for high of alt/country and shades of jazz and PEAK Performers of the year and will from Hamilton play a mix of 1960s surf/ energy shows. garage/Beatles/the Kinks music. swing, imbued with the spirit of rock share $275,000 in cash for career Advance tickets are $8 at Eddy Music They’ve been featured on CBC Radio and roll. development. 3’s Sessions podcast and have received and $10 at the door.

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Friday, Aug. 28, 9 p.m. The Velvet Underground, 646 Baker St. Coco Love Alcorn returns to Nelson direct from a cross Canada tour. A magical evening awaits all who come.

She has been described as joyful, refreshing, as though one were standing by a waterfall, full of life and love. She comes directly from the Robson Valley Music Festival to share herself through her songs, featuring her new

album Joyful. Opening the night is Kyla Hanna, from Salmo, with her gentle asssured presence and alluring songs. Tickets are $12 at Eddy Music and $15 at the door.

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DIYM have been moving audiences around B.C. for two years, and have won praise from the CBC and musi�� cians, from Bill Evans to Phonemonkey UK. $10 at the door, first 33 receive a copy of Circles. Come early and catch a band that is certainly on the rise. DJ Hoola will open the night.

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The 2009/10 Season concerts will be held at the Capitol Theatre.

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I spent two days in Been Vancouver recently, along Thinking About with some 20 other volunteers and staff members of the federal government’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. We were there to decide which of some 460 grant applications for Now in it's 54th year, the Nelson Overture Concerts Society presents seniors-related activities George Millar �� should receive funding. I’d like to use the experi- sions of the reasons behind Sunday, October 18,2009, 2 pm �� ence to suggest appropriate the proposal, what capital musica intima • vocal ensemble �� and consumable items and styles of grant proposals. �� We were divided into personnel would be necesSaturday, January 23, 2010, 8 pm three teams. Each volun- sary to make the proposal Alexander and Daniel Tselyakov • Two pianists, one piano (father and son) teer had been given the work, and a way of mea�� set of proposals for his or suring the effectiveness of Sunday, March 7, 2010, 2 pm �� her team several days in outcomes. It was easy to Vancouver Chamber Choir • Conductor Jon Washburn advance. We were asked to determine the score for score each proposal accord- such proposals. Saturday, April 24, 2010, 8 pm A few proposals had ing to a standard scoring Symphony of the Kootenays • Music Director Bruce Dunn, sheet. We were to submit only a basic idea that was our set of scores the day good. These grant requests Flautist Lorna McGhee, Harpist Heidi Krutzen before we convened for asked for specific amounts of funding, but the planned group discussion. Some proposals were a use of the money would �� pleasure to read. They were not make the idea become precise, articulate expres- reality. � ��

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Most requests were somewhere in between. Some of them just needed a few suggestions that would improve the whole project. Others lacked specifics, but the general approach was sound. Some even received recommendations for additional funding. Now that our committee work is finished, the proposals continue through the ministry’s process. Applicants will be notified after the minister signs off on the successful proposals several weeks from now. Unsuccessful applicants will be given suggestions regarding how to improve their proposals for resubmission. What are the things that help a grant request receive a high grade? Next week’s column will consider some best practices in grant proposal writing.

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The Creative Edge Art Gallery is looking for eight artists to join it’s collective. Artists working in the disciplines of painting, glass, jewellery, ceramics, and sculpture are invited to apply. This is a cost sharing collective with no consignees and all artist that are accepted receive 85 per cent of their sales. Artist will also have access to studio space and a teaching environment. The �� gallery will provide a website and information booklets for the gallery promot� �� ing all artists work locally and internationally. �� The cost of membership is $90 per month. �� Contact Pearce at at art@karlapearce. com or phone 250-365-2032. – submitted

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USIC Wed. August 26 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. 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. ALL AGES SHOW by the Black Albinos! 8 p.m. at the Nelson and District Youth Centre.

Thurs. Aug 27 NIKKO plays eclectic jazz 6 - 9 p.m. at Max & Irma’s. OPEN STAGE at the Balfour Beach Inn 8 - 11 p.m. SIGN UP FOR A FREE MUSIC recording session in the Jam Room this Thursday at NDYC.

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RYLAN PLAYS GUITAR, fingerstyle, solo 6-9 p.m. at Max & Irma’s. DRIVE IF YOU MUST Circles CD Release party, 10 p.m. SpiritBar

SARAH McGLYNN & RICH Rabnett live at Redfish Restaurant. Evenings. INDUSTRY NIGHT Punk Rock, Bingo,Karaoke At Finley’s 9:00 p.m.

HALL ST. FARMERS MARKET: Holly and Jon - Alt/country, jazz, swing, and rock and roll 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. NIKKO plays live music at Fusion 301 Baker St. KARAOKE AT FINLEY’S 9 p.m. start.

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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT or all request DJ at Finley’s 9:00 p.m. COTTONWOOD FALLS FARMERS MARKET: Pauline Lamb’s beautiful vocals 10:30 a.m. -noon, Simone: Soul harpist 12:30-2p.m. SOULFULL SATURDAY IS BACK, with Mr. Smith and Dee Selectress Plus Special Guests. At The Royal On Baker. $7 at the Door. Doors Open 10:00PM HEAVY SHTETL Plays Argenta, 7:30 Pp.m. Argenta Hall. YOUNG RIVAL at Finley’s Bar. Advance ticket $8 at Eddy’s Music $10 at door.

BLUES JAM at the Royal on Baker 7 - 11 p.m. JAZZ DUO PETE Slevin and Adrian Wagner Cedar Creek Cafe, Winlaw. SARAH McGLYNN & RICH Rabnett live at The Librar y Lounge, in the Hume Hotel. 6-10 p.m.

Sun. Aug. 30

LISTEN TO THE SWEET Sounds of Nikko ever y Tuesday at Fusion, on Baker Street. 7-10 p.m Open Mic Night Finley’s 9:30 p.m. start.

NIKKO PLAYS EVENINGS at Nelson’s live jazz venue, The Library Lounge, located in the historic Hume Hotel.

Tues. Sept. 1

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

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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.

Thurs. Aug. 27 “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 THE RETURN OF “MORE COMEDY Quickies Again!” Part Two: The Sequel, Four shor t, deeply, madly, funny comedies by Broadway bad-boy, Christopher Durang. 8pm TNT Playhouse (corner of Ward and Carbonate) -$12 @ the door THE KOKANEE SPEAKEASY Toastmasters club. Selkirk College (Silver King Campus room 114). Contact: dustin. east@gmail.com

Fri. Sept. 4

RYLAN PLAYS GUITAR, fingerstyle, solo 6-9 p.m. at Max & Irma’s. JOHN BOTTOMLEY house concert, outdoor stage, 3503 Blewett Rd. 7 p.m. Bring chair. $10. Info: 352-3914.

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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

WINLAW FARMERS MARKET 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Vendors wanted For info 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

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

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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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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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OF MORE COMEDY QUICKIES Again! TNT Playhouse: see Thursday`s listing for details. BALFOUR HALL’S COMMUNITY $ellwhatyouwanna $ale 9-2 p.m. See you there.

/ 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

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. CUPUNCTURE for 3AADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria St, 2nd Floor. 5057248

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VENDOR APPLICATIONS for Kootenay Ar tisans Market due. Applications are available online at www.ndac.ca KOOTENAY GAY PRIDE is raising there banner over Baker St. for gay pride week 8 a.m.

Wed. Sept. 2 Senior Citizens Br.#51, 717 Vernon St., Monthly Meeting, , 1:30 p.m. All Seniors Welcome.

Thurs. Sept. 3 RECYCLED AND RECLAIMED TEXTILE BAG PROJECT meeting at the Nelson Women’s Centre @ 1:00 p.m. More info: 250 352 9916.

Fri. Sept. 4 OXYGEN ART CENTRE Artist-inResidence exhibition opening: Heart Lab: Noticed Growth. 710 p.m. 320 Vernon, alley.

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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AGES OPEN MIC every 3 7 6ALL 8 Tuesday at the CocoaNut 2 9 6p.m. Hosted by 4 7 Lounge. 6-10 Mondays WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, Rob Funk HERBALISM and Stone Age 5 6 TENNIS Skills classes! Ongoing pro-5 NELSON 8TABLE YOUNG FELLOWS OFF BOOZE 2 gram. Children, teen, adult CLUB. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Meeting 8 p.m. The Cellar. Blewett Elementary School 2 4 7 when 5 school is in session. AA classes. 357-2822. 8 717A Vernon St. 2 1or 352-57399 3 PUBLIC MEDITATION 9 352-9547 AA TARRY ENG- RUSSIAN a.m. -- 12 p.m Mid-morning ALCOHOLICS 4 2 ANONYMOUS 7GROUP9Brent Kennedy School, 7 refreshments; come and open meeting. 7:00 p.m. 9 4 p.m. Slocan Junction. go as you wish. All welPassmore Hall, 3656 Old PARENT come. Kootenay Shambhala 6 & CHILD 2 TIME at the 3 9 7 5 Road.F-Troop Passmore Harrop Hall. 10 a.m. - 12 noon

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“EGYPTIAN YOGA” DRAWINGS AND WORDS by Jules Delaney August 26 - 31, Hidden Garden Gallery, New Denver. Bear Aware Workshop at the North Shore Hall from 4-7 p.m. $10.00 or by donation. www. bearaware.bc.ca

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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. BLUEGRASS ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM 6:30-9:30 p.m. Bigby Place, 509 Front St. Info: 505-5460

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Healing heel pain Plantar fasciitis is a common and painful condition of the foot. It involves a ligament that runs the length of the arch to the heel called plantar fascia. Over time, excessive stress on the plantar fascia can cause the ligament to tear and become inflamed. It is most common in the middle aged and the elderly. Symptoms of plantar fasciitis include sharp pains at the underside of the heel when putting pressure on the foot, especially when taking the first steps following a resting period. The pain may also extend to the arch of the foot. Numerous things can put stress on the plantar fascia such as standing for long periods, wearing worn out shoes, changing an exercise routine, walking or running on hills and being overweight. Wearing proper footwear is very important in the prevention of plantar fasciitis. It is recommended that runners change their footwear every 400 to 800 kilometres. Plantar fasciitis can take a while to heal, with average healing times ranging from three months to a year. If you suffer from plantar fasciitis the following steps are helpful: stretch

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the Achilles tendon, calf muscle and plantar fascia prior to standing (especially first thing in the morning), take a break from the activities that cause pain, avoid stairs and hills, contrast baths (alternating cold and hot) and lose weight. Acupuncture has been beneficial in helping relieve plantar fasciitis. You may want to consider shoe inserts or custom made orthotics. Magnet therapy, a therapy that uses foot pads containing magnets has been used to treat foot pain. Nutritional eating is very important in the recovery time of any injury. Certain supplements can also help with healing inflammations and connective tissues such as vitamin C, zinc, glucosamine, bromelain and fish oils.

The information used in the Exploring Health column is for education only. It is important to consult a health care provider about your specific health concerns. Shauna Robertson is a registered acupuncturist practicing at the Community First Health Coop. She enjoys treating a wide range of conditions including acute and chronic pain, women’s health issues and pediatrics. She can be reached at (250) 352-2167 or shauna@anhc.ca

If you suffer from plantar fasciitis the following steps are helpful: stretch the Achilles tendon, calf muscle and plantar fascia prior to standing (especially first thing in the morning), take a break from the activities that cause pain, avoid stairs and hills, contrast baths (alternating cold and hot) and lose weight.

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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

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

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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

Pharmacy

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

Coaching

Pilates

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

Registered Massage Therapists

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

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Kate Butt, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine ......... 551-5283 Nelson Pranashakty, Jothi Light/Reiki Healing.......505-7832 Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, 10 years experience.........352-0459 Raya Kelson, Natural Healing Practice. Activate your healing potential www.quantumtouch.com ...................... 505-5004 Marion Starr, Dr. TCM ............................................... 352-9890 Homeopathy Ben Brown, RAC, Winlaw ........................................... 226-7166 Barbara Gosney CCH RS Hom Cdn 12 yrs. exp......354-1180 Diana Malone, R.TCM.P .............................................. 354-2982 Please proof for accuracy then phone, fax or email with any chang Hypnotherapy Shauna Robertson, Reg. Acupuncturist ..................... 352-2167 Sharon Best, Certified Adv.250.352.5075 Hypnotherapist .......... 354-7750sales@ex Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: • Email: Art Therapy Irene Mock, Reg. www.kootenahypnotherapy.com 352-7035 Clearwater Art Therapy ............................................ 505-1100 The Express is not responsible for any errors after the client

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Hair Care

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

Kootenai Pilates 540 Baker St. ............................... 352-1600 Wendy Romanyshyn, RMT at Back In Motion ........ 352-0075

Reflexology

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

Shiatsu

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

Social Work

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

Spas

Mountain Waters Spa, 205 Victoria St ...........................352-3280 Nelson’s Aveda Concept SalonSpa ...........................354-4487 Shalimar Health Spa, Voted Nelson’s Best Spa ..... 354-4408

Tai Chi

Daphne Fields, MEd., Valhalla Tai-Chi..............................355-2854

Yoga

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 HEALTH PAGES Briefly Recycled and reclaimed textile bag project meeting

Thursday, Sept. 3, 1 p.m. at the Nelson and District Women’s Centre, 420 Mill St. This is for all interested sewers who want to learn about how they can earn money and develop marketing and business skills while keeping material out of

the landfills. New women welcome For more information contact Beth or Kathleen at the Nelson and District Women’s Centre at 352-9916.

Lions help refurbish affordable housing unit

The Nelson Lions Club is the first local service club to contribute to Nelson CARES Society’s

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“Adopt-a-Unit” community fundraising campaign. This campaign seeks community support to help refurbish the residential units within the nearly 100-year-old Ward Street Place residential and commercial building on Ward Street. The Lions Club $1,000 donation will be put toward the renovation costs of one residential unit. Ward Street Place was

purchased by Nelson CARES Society in 2002 as a way to maintain affordable housing for low income citizens. The society is committed to continuing to make the building a safe and comfortable home for its tenants. For more information about this campaign or about the services of Nelson CARES Society, phone 352-6011 extension 10.

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SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 12-1:30 p.m. Hatha Flow, Elissa 5:30 - 7 p.m. Soma Restorative Yoga, Shayla 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. - Invigorating Flow, Anna TRANSCENDENDENT COMBAT SPORTS 6 p.m. Kickboxing. 7 p.m. Submission Grappling. Join the evolution! 250-509-1606 Located at Summit Health & Fitness. BELLYFIT FUSION FITNESS 7 - 8 p.m. at the Moving Centre. Call Heather, 354-0492 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 KOOTENAY AKIDO 5 - 6 p.m. Kids Class, ages 7-12 6 - 7:45 p.m. Adult Class 213C Baker St. 250-352-3935 GLOBAL RHYTHMS DANCE SERIES 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 FELDENKRAIS CLASSES 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 free. OM YOGA STUDIO 5:30 - 7 p.m. After Work Yoga, Alison 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011, avannest@shaw.ca

TRANSCENDENDENT COMBAT SPORTS 6 p.m. Combat cardio, join the evolution of mixed martial arts 250-509-1606. Located at Summit Health & Fitness QI-GONG & CHEN TAI CHI 7 - 8 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 402 Victoria Street. Info 250-505-4562 Chris Gibson NELSON BREASTFEEDING CLINIC 9:30 - 11:30 a.. Free drop-in Nelson Health Unit, 2nd ﬂoor Kutenai Building 333 Victoria Street, more info 250-505-7200

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SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 12 - 1:30 p.m. Power Yoga, Valerie, New Class! 5:30 - 7 p.m. - Hatha Yoga, Karuna 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Feldenkrais, Hilary KOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE 8:45 a.m. - Mat Work - Fundamentals 10:30 a.m. - Reformer 2 noon Mat Work - Experienced Beginner 12 noon Reformer 540 Baker St (upstairs) 250-352-1600 APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS 6:30 - 8 pm. Adult class 525 Josephine Street, Information call 250-352-0459 FELDENKRAIS CLASSES 11 a.m. - 12 noon Relieve pain and stress. 206 Victoria Street, 30 years experience. First class free. Individual sessions available. Susan Grimble 250-352-3449 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. OM YOGA STUDIO 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle/Restorative Hatha, Alison 1 - 2 p.m. Feldenkrais, Hilary 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha Vinyasa Yoga, Jenna 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 avannest@shaw.ca KYOKUSHIN KARATE 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Kids 6 - 7 p.m. Adults Blewette Elementary School, Keith Clughart, 551-3345

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SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 5:30 - 7 p.m. Invigorating Flow, Elissa 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. Deeply Restorative, Yasmin KOOTENAY AKIDO 4 - 5 p.m. Akido Fun, ages 4-6 5 -6 p.m. Kids Class, ages 7-12 6 - 7:45 p.m. Adult Class213C Baker St 250-352-3935

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SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 12 - 1:30 p.m. Invigorating Flow, Elissa OM YOGA STUDIO 7 -9 p.m. Kirtan: Sanskrit Call/Response Chanting, Alison 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 avannest@shaw.ca

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SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 12 - 1:30 p.m. Power Yoga, Valerie 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Feldenkrais, Hilary KOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE 8:15 a.m. Reformer 12 noon Mat Work - Fundamentals 6:15 p.m. Mat Work - Intermediate 540 Baker St (upstairs) 250-352-1600 TRANSCENDENDENT COMBAT SPORTS 6 p.m. Kickboxing, 7 p.m. Submissions Grappling. Join the evolution 250-509-1606. Located at Summit Health & Fitness KOOTENAY AKIDO 6 - 7:45 p.m. Adult Class 213C Baker St 250-352-3935 CONTACT IMPROVISATION DANCE JAM 7:30 - 9 p.m. all levels welcome, live musicians welcome. The Moving Centre, 533A Baker St. Info 250-352-3319 Judy OM YOGA STUDIO 7 - 8:30 p.m. Yoga for Women, Alison 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 avannest@shaw.ca KYOKUSHIN KARATE 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Kids 6 - 7 p.m. Adults Blewette Elementary School, Keith Clughart, 551-3345

Tu e s d a y s SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga, Maureen 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha Yoga, Karuna KOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE 8:45 a.m. Mat Work - Fundamentals 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 APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class 525 Josephine St. Information call 250-352-0459 OM YOGA STUDIO 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle/Restorative Hatha, Alison 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga, Jenna 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 avannest@shaw.ca

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SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 10 - 11:30 a.m. Soma Yoga, Shayla 12 - 1:30 p.m. Hatha Flow, Cindy KOOTENAY AKIDO 9:30 a.m. Introductory Session starts Jan 13 with Anita Werner 213C Baker St. 250-352-3935

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Misc. for Sale THERMAREST NEW$75, SOCKET SET 3/8-15/16 new $25, soy milk maker, new condition $200. 250-3547954 1 TICKET FOR Burning Man Festival, Aug. 31-Sept 6. $280. David 250.359.6983 SEAWARD NAVIGATOR KAYAK, 16’ comes with paddle. 352-3400 WOOD GRAIN STEREO cabinet, $15, Panasonic microwave $20, queen size b;lack velvet bedspread, $50. 229-4415 TWO LOCALLY MADE satin dresses, worn once each. one is white with spaghetti straps and a plunge back, full skirt (not poofy),$100. the other has a cream bodice, strapless, and a six color paneled skirt, $150. they were made for me and will fit someone of similar size: 5’1” 110lbs, chest 32”. they are languishing in my closet, TAKING OFFERS! jennie 354-7812 FALL BLOOMING CROCUS bulbs (saffron) mauve colour, $.25 - $.50 depending on size. 352-6762 CUSTOM BRUSHED IRON, wall mount, woodstove screen (Live Metal Works) 34.5W X 26.5H X 32D. 250352-1398. CHEST FREEZER APPROX 20c.f Older but works well. Ph. 352-3046 SIMAC ELECTRIC PASTA machine and extra attachments, $50; George Foreman grill, $10; ph: 250-352-2823 CHAMPION JUICER. AWESOME! Over $400 new, asking $250. Robyn 505-7645 SUNSCREENS FOR GREENHOUSE, barn wood, steel wagon wheels, wood burls and futon with frame. 250-3525169 2009/2010 SANTA CRUZ Bullit. Size medium. Brand New. Asking $2800 o.b.o. Contact Anita (250)352-6452 COMPLETE SET RYOBI 18v battery tools, circsaw, recip. saw, drill, vacuum, flashlight, good condition, $120.00 354-3793 HUCKLEBERRIES $7.00/LB, ORIGINAL, vintage Queenanne arm chair $65.00, stereo amplifier $50.00, turntable $30.00, old tables 359-7756 442 LINEAL FT.DRY FSC Cert. 7” t&g Douglas Fir Flooring $630.00 all only 100YR OLD HEWN logs, various lengths. $5/ft HardiPlank siding. Red. 375sq.ft $150 365-5903 2 STUDENT DESKS 24 X 45 with drawers $65.00 ea. Queen waterbed waveless $225.00 Ph. Ken 352-0136 19 INCH TOSHIBA T.V. $15 352-3014 A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, DonÕt Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $3,495.00

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GLASSES, HAND-BLOWN HEAVY Wine and Drinking glasses South American/Mexican Style wanted plus small tub. 226-7880 RUSTED USED CORRUGATED steel �� roofing or sheet metal. full sheets or bits. Thierry 250-825-2014 WANTED FREE 4 or 5 Bantam or Aricana Hens for lonely Rooster please call Laura 250352-7913 Thanks PORTABLE MINI DISC player wanted. cheap or free? please call 551-1563 OUTDATED PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER, old 35mm cameras. Water

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Classiﬁeds Misc. Wanted DISTILLER FOR SALE. Fred @ 3522129, fdr@netidea.com LITTLE TIKES OUTDOOR play structure, playhouse, car for active 2 year old. Anne-Marie: amedgar@gmail. com, 352-7997 GLASSES, HAND-BLOWN HEAVY Wine and Drinking glasses, South American/Mexican Style wanted plus small tub.226-7880 DEHUMIDIFIER; 25 - 40 liter capacity: rated Energy Star efficient. phone 354-1140 or email details jillmark@telus.net WANTED - DRAFTING table, will consider any in good conditionChristine 352-9363 LOOKING FOR OLD-FASHIONED cider or wine press to extract juice from apples/grapes. Contact Paul: 352-4619 LOOKING FOR A fused glass artisan to replace medium sized glass cylander in antique light. 250-3541272

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EXPERIENCED, COMPETENT TRUCK driver for moving condo contents, Nelson to Victoria, late Sept. References. (250)505-5583 ARE YOUR KIDS losing it? Then label it! Back to school sale! www. Chirico.lovablelabels.ca

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2000 TOYOTA COROLLA VE, Gold, 156,000, Reliable and fuel efficient! New brakes, clutch. $7200 354-4476

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Personals ARE YOU GETTING RESULTS? Community Classifieds get noticed! Reach up to 11 million readers across Canada. Contact us for a no obligation quote today! ads@bccommunitynews.com or 1-866-669-9222. www.bccommunitynews.com. DATING SERVICE. LONG-TERM/ SHORT-TERM Relationships, FREE CALLS. 1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes.1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1866-311-9640, Meet on chat-lines. Local Single Ladies.1-877-8045381(18+).

Pets & Livestock 4 MONTH LARGE breed white rooster (not leghorn)looking for a flock. Your place or his. 250229-2393 NEW CAT CARRIERS. Never used. $25 each. 250-353-2043. WANTED: PERSON TO drive horse from Creston BC to Vancouver BC Will pay. 778-3205842 BEAUTIFUL SIX WEEK old kittens free to good home. Only serious inquiries. 250-505-5337 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 NEED AMAZING HOME for 14 year old female cat due to new babies allergies. 250-509-1782

Notices APPLY NOW FOR the Kootenay Artisans Market, hosted by the Nelson & District Arts Council. Email ndac@netidea.com or visit www. ndac.ca. Applications due by August 31.

Other ROOMMATE NEEDED FOR sept 1 (uphill) share with clean, easygoing mature young female contact 250 505-5156 BLACK-LAB, GOLDEN RETRIEVER, border-collie & rottie cross. Smart. Attentive. Gentle. Accepting donations. 505-0618

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HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE. MATURE born and raised local available for house, pet and yard care. 250-505-0105

MARSHALL MG100HDFX GUITAR amp with 4x10 Marshall speaker cab $350 250-354-4182

MUSIC LESSONS: KEYBOARD/ piano, accordion, mandolin. All ages. Diverse styles. 352-1917

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Psychic Readings TAROT: INTUITIVE BEGINNINGS workshop. Sept.12, Castlegar. To register, ph. 250-304-6999 or naida1@telus.net

(LOOK LOOK)BOLD, THE Biggest New Little Pressure Wash company in the Kootenays..We Wash Trucks, Cars, Equipment, Buildings, R.V’s, Ect. Great Rates. Locals. We come to you We Wash Em Off. Joe 250-3579635 MAN WITH TRUCK demo, cleanup, new construction, concrete, decks, good rates Call Mike 250352-2889 or 250-354-7378 ORCA TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 505-0612. DAVADEC INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Decorating: wall papering and wall coverings, painting, spraying, varnish & lacquering, drywall repair, tiling and more for all your needs, single room to complete renovation. Colour consultation, free estimates. Friendly, reliable and professional service. ‘English Dave’ at 509-0367 of 505-1141 LOREN MAZEREEUW FINE WOODWORKING MAZWOODWORKING.COM (250) 509-1106 Custom: Stairs, Mantels, Cabinetry, Built-ins

Sports Equipment 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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Boats 1991 SEA RAY Ski Ray with trailer, newer engine, new canopy, needs interior. Asking $7500.00 250-3543581 1997 SEADOO GTI rebuilt motor, new impeller, battery, 2007 trailer very good condition! $4500obo 3542969 CEDARSTRIP CANOE. BEAUTIFUL 18ft handmade canoe for sale. Ideal for lake & touring. 450$ Call 250352-0768 SAILBOAT 23’, SLEEPS 4, fully camperised, catch the wind, great for lake $6900obo. 250-229-4939 CLIPPER TRIPPER CANOE. 17.5 ft long. Very stable. Great condition. $950 obo. 250-352-0144 1976 30FT GERMAN built sailboat “Phantom” for sale.Boat comes with the trailer. $18,900.00 250-3597772

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1985 SAAB 900TURBO running parts car for sale. Lots of good parts. call Ken. 354-7481 1985 PORSCHE 944. Non-runner. Good condition for age. Low kms. Good Stereo/tires. $1300 obo. 355KOOTENAY COOPERATIVE RADIO 2872 Fund Raising Committee invites new 1992 NISSAN 240 SX LE 140 000 volunteers. Call 250-352-9600 or Km leather roof 5-speed beautiful email admin@cjly.org $6500 joelguay@yahoo.ca 705-4760476 1986 2WD TOYOTA Tercel Wagon, good shape, runs great, winters on rims, $800obo, 359-7248 MUST SELL BEFORE school. 98 VW Jetta. Great condition, fuel efficient, black ext. $5500 OBO 352-6099 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, 250-352-3373. RARE 2001 CHRYSLER PT Cruiser Limited Edition fully loaded. Moonroof, A/C, leather seats, $4400, 250-354-7757 VW JETTA DIESEL 1997, 50+mpg, new suspension, clutch, Sudoku Classic 2 sets tires, Difficulty Level - EasyClassic Sudoku more. $5800 250-352-5781 1998 HONDA CIVIC LX 1.6L Auto, CD player, new winters, 33+MPG, only 119000km $5600 o.b.o 3527008 2003 SX 2.0 exellent gas milage very well maint 126 000 km 352 6931 obo or trade for jeep

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1990 CELICA GT-S 343k std, pwr w/l/sun, new stereo sub+amp, rustcheck 2007. $1500 OBO 250-3526858. 1993 SUBARU LOYALE (Wagon). Standard. W/S tires/rims. 4x4. Roof Rack. Runs well. $700. (250)5512684 2006 SUBARU IMPREZA, 4drSW, AWD, 2.5L4Cyl standard, red, excellent condition, only 16000kms, $19,900. Call 250-352-0013 1996 MAZDA MX-3 Precidia New brakes New winter tires Great on gas 3000Obo 250-226-7095 93 AND 91 sunbirds 300. for both, 86 toyota camry 100. all cars running 226-6783 NEED A VEHICLE? Need cash? Up to $6000. cash back! Guaranteed approvals! Over 400 vehicles to choose from. Call Will or Ashley today! 1-888-2898935. ADVANCE ENGINE SUPPLY is fully stocked with automotive diesel & gas at affordable prices to suit your need! Call Today! Toll Free 1-877-465-2702.

Drivers Wanted WANTED TRUCK DRIVERS with CLASS 1 & 3 with Air in Fort Nelson, BC. Fax resume with current driverÕs abstract, along with any tickets (ie H2S) to 250-774-6248 or email: gdcornishtruc kingltd@northwestel.net.

R Vs 1978 8’ CAMPER, newer full tin roof, hydraulic jacks, Ex-condition, $1500.00 obo. 250-354-1080. 1980 24FT WILDERNESS Trailer, sleeps 6, new tires, excellent condition, $4000.00 352-9781 or 5519781 2000 21FT AEROLITE hybrid travel trailer, 2800lb Sleeps 8, bunks, full bath. $9200 o.b.o 250-509-0353. READY TO GO 1990, 19’ Prowler 5th wheel. Easy pull, comfort, compact $6,000 obo 250-352-1781 16’ 1972 TRIPLE-E CAMPER TRAILER. Fridge, stove, furnace, bathroom. Sleeps 4 - 6. Does need some work. $500 obo 250-354-0115 1973 BOLER, 13 foot. New frame, paint, cabinets. Beautiful condition. $4100. David 250-359-6983 1990 19’ PROWLER 5TH Wheel. Excellent Condition, easy pull, compact, comfortable $5,000 obo 250352-1781

Sleds/Bikes 2002 SUZUKI DRZ 400 Induro, barely ridden. $3800 obo. 250-354-3492 2004 250 KLR Kawasaki dual sport bike,fantastic price,must sell 3500 call Stacey at 359-7832. KAWASAKI KLR 650, 2003. Lots of new parts, recently rebuilt engine. Runs beautifully. $4500. 352-9235 2006 HONDA CRF250R $5900 $ 2002 XR50R $1100, dirt bikes. very Difficulty - Medium low sk9E000067 hours, manyLevel extras 250-3523526 1972 HONDA CT 90 low miles $1300 200cc motor withreverse complete 200$ 352-6515 2008 KAWASAKI 250 ninja for sale. Awesome bike, good condition, custom exhaust. $4500. 229-2322.

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Trucks/SUVs/Vans 1993 NISSAN PATHFNDER V6, automatic, 4x4, PW/PL, $200,000km. Excellent condition, moving, must sell. $4500/obo robbieinfernie@hotmail.com 1981 VOLKSWAGON WESTFALIA, camperized, sleeps 4,recent fully rebuilt engine, mechanically well maintained, $6,500 o.b.o. 250-505-5201 1990 CHEVY PICK-UP, body no good, engine runs great. 350 V8 $300. tel.250-359-7670 93 EUROVANMV 56,000 miles, excellent condition, New 9 ply tires, Pop top, Back folds into bed $19,995 VINTAGE CAMPER VAN - Ford Econoline Re-built transmission, Body in good shape, runs well.... $750 OBO 250-551-4318 or 3520416 1985 4X4 RANGER. Runs but needs engine and brake work. Parts/project truck. $300 firm. 355-2872 1990 TOYOTA EXTRACAB, 2WD, 4-cyl, 253,000km, one owner, very reliable truck, $3000 obo, 352-0535 COLLECTIBLE 1973 CHEV pickup, dependable, runs great, $999 OBO. 355-2354 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 1993 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, well maintained, new battery, winter sk9M000093 tires on rims low km, $1800 352-0077 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.

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Tires/Parts/Other 1984 TOYOTA 4X4 $750 6’4”x4’11” white canopy, $200 3” pipe air/air intercooler $300 250362-7713 2006 SOUTHLAND 16’ car hauler flatdeck trailer,7000 GVW like new,with NIB 9,500lb winch $ 3,500 229-4474 4 HANKOOK IPIKE Winter 105s P235/75R15 on rims. Barely used. $500 obo. 250-354-7892. WINTER BEATER, 1991 MAZDA 626, needs winter tires, 320.000km, runs well, $300. 4-15” RIMS FOR Volvo 240 0r 760. C/W low profile tires and centre caps, $200. 250-2266947 2 TRIPOD JACKS, $80 for pair. 250-505-4797. 1967-72 CHEVROLET FLEET side tail-gate in perfect, rust & dent free condition $375 OBO 352-0044 MICHELIN 4X4 ALPIN tires for sale. 235/75 R 15, with rims, balanced. $330 OBO. Andrea 352-2025

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BEAUTIFUL, BRAND-NEW 3BDRM, 2.5 bath townhouse lower Fairview, views. N/S, $1,500/mo. + 530-926-3811 (US) or sas@dcn.org. 1 BDRM APARTMENT on high street. w/d. Pet ok. Available Sept 1. 750+ utilities. 354 4182 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 1BDRM, IN QUIET house, for a mature tenant. Includes bathroom, and cooking area, N/P, N/S. $500 includes utilities. 3523400 NEW 2 BDRM suite, amazing views, maple cabinets, cedar ceilings, sun deck, fireplace, W/ D. Sorry no dogs. $785/month, Beasley 250.359.6669 2 BEDROOMS IN spacious shared house. Large yard, hot tub, basement and garage for storage. Living areas fully furnished. One bedroom partially furnished. Ten minute walk to downtown and Selkirk College. 352-0011 nelsonrocha47@yahoo.ca DOWNTOWN, PRIVATE, 1BDRM apt., heritage, part. furnished incl: utilities, parking. Clean, quiet, np/ ns $898/mo 352-5757 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)3529595 ex.203 CUTE 2 BD. home , uphill Nelson. some yardwork, if you like to garden phone 250-352-5450 ns/np REQUIRE 2 BDRM furnished September 1st in house/apt./etc. for 2 Selkirk 10th St. students. email: audrathgeber@shaw.ca CHARMING HOUSE IN Rosemont; 1 bdrm, full bath, W/D, fenced yard, no smoking, pets ok. Suit professional couple or small family. $1300 + utilities. Sept. 1. 250-227-9212 3 BEDROOM HOME in Uphill available for 1-year lease September 1st. Renovated, wood floors, large deck, very clean, sunny, quiet. Lovely space. 1400.00 (+utilities). W/ D, dishwasher. No smoking, no dogs (sorry). References. uphillnelsonhome@gmail.com or 352-0560.

3 FEMALES LOOKING for 3/4 bedroom house to rent in town Sept 1st $1200-$1600 phone: 250-354-1492 EXCELLENT NELSON FAMILY of 4 seeks clean bright long term rental in town. Employed with many great references. Stephanie 352-6216. TWO CLEAN RESPECTFUL young women and one well-trained cat (w/ references) looking for 2 bedroom. Kimiko 551-3409 WOMAN SEEKS AFFORDABLE housing. Quiet, responsible tenant, non-partier, references available. Contact Marnie forgotten65@hotmail. com or 352-9876 URGENT! 2 BDRM home for family of 3, with clean, well behaved, senior dog and cat. 250-719-7578 or 250809-2210 NEED 2 BDRM. house for senior w pet. Call 250 -378-3983 ASAP 2BRDM APT or mobile home REASONABLE rent please 250-3521621

House Sitting OLDER RESPONSIBLE COUPLE available housesitting Nov-Jan, good with pets, plants, local references, 250 505 0454 RESPONSIBLE FAMILY OF 4 ( 2 teens ) seeking furnished accommodation for months of Oct.-Mar. during hockey season. 250-342-7337

Real Estate EXEXCUTIVE 5 BDRM home 1 acre mins from town, concrete floors, paved driveway gorgeous views 250352-3559.$679,500 COZY 3 BEDROOM, Rosemont, great neighbourhood and views, gardens, wood floor, details: Christine & Kevin bchomesforsale.com (250)3529235 BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE 3 bed Country House with acreage and rental cabin 7 min. from Nelson 352-9697 NELSON CONDO FOR SALE 1 bdrm + den, unique unit, prime central location Inquiries: (250) 505-5583 CRESCENT VALLEY HOUSE newer 2600 sqft 3 bed, 3 bath, 1000 sqft garage, fenced $499,000 www. cvhouse.vpweb.com (250)359-5926 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. Visit propertyguys. com i.d.# 196240. 250-352-0768 $308,000 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 LAC LA HACHE 28 acres bordering Crown land, 4Bed, 3Bath, creek, pond, heated pool, guest cabin, workshop, natural gas. Reduced to $479,000. For pictures email mccrea@bcwireless.com or 250-396-4688.

4 BEDROOM DUPLEX uphill Nelson, yard/garden/fruit trees, basement/carport, F/S W/D, non-smoking, no pets, Sept 1, 250-352-0401 STUDENT ROOM, VIEW St, Female, N/S, $450 incl. utilities, cable, wireless, Sept. 1, 250 354-0311 SUNNY 2 BEDROOM suite in Rosemont. N/S, N/P laundry, storage, parking, $770 + utilities 250 352 6849 LOVELY HIGH ST place condo with views1Bdrm, N/S, N/P $1150.00+ utilities. 250-354-0144 or 250-5053322 CONDO FAIRVIEW, 1 Bed/Den, security, parking, close to amenities. Single Senior Lady. $900.00. 250352-6911. NEW 1BDRM SUITE Crawford Bay. Privacy, view, sunny, spacious Senior or disabled. $595/month-includes utilities. 250-227-9065. BRAND NEW STRAWBALE walkout 1 bedroom furnished suite. Sat. T.V., internet, heat and electric w/d, jet tub included. On city bus route, 20 min. Walk to town. Beside Silverking campus. $950.00 month. 250-505-2075 CLEAN, MODERN, 1 bedroom garden suite. Private. Suits 1 quiet person. Washer/dryer. No pets/smoking. Uphill. $650. 2500-352-6399. 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 HOUSEMATE WANTED: ROOM for rent in house with 28yr. old. with mobility difficulties. Rent in exchange for minimal support, 250-229-5742 1 BEDROOM HOUSE in Harrop. Private, large yard. N/ S N/P $825/month + utilities. Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-3522100 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 250-352-2100 2 BEDROOM MOBILE in Balfour. N/S, Pets negotiable $650/ month + utilities (includes heat). Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-3522100 12’X 54’BULIDING MAY be used for storage or work shop $350 a month availible immeditly 357-2466

Rentals Wanted HOUSING URGENTLY NEEDED! Clean, safe, low-cost accommodations needed to house local low income citizens. For more information please contact Bev at Nelson Cares at : 250-551-3015

Measuring Up Funding used for accessibility improvements in Nelson Measuring Up Funding through 2010 Legacies Now from the Province of British Columbia is being used towards three accessibility projects in Nelson. Kootenay Co-op Radio, Kootenay Kids Society and the Nelson Municipal Library have all received grants to use towards improving accessibility. Each location is in need of adding a wheelchair ramp or lift to the building so that all individuals can have access to the facilities, regardless of any barriers to mobility. “The buildings are becoming more inclusive,” says Alison Roy, Measuring Up coordinator for the Nelson CARES Society, “making it easier for all community members and visitors

Shared Accom. ROOMMATE FOR SPACIOUS, beautiful home, n/s, n/p, near downtown, $500/mth including utilities, oct. 1st, 505-9945 ROOMER DESIRED. BUS on doorstep, 5min. Nelson,45min. Castlegar. Animal lovers, call Trish 354-1026 FOR QUIET STUDENT or Employed; Room in Lower Fairview $400. August 1 NS/NP (250) 352-6779 FURNISHED BEDROOM WITH private bathroom in large shared house available for clean responsible person 250-352-1693 FURNISHED BEDROOM WITH private bathroom in large shared house available for clean responsible person 250-352-1693 ONE BEDROOM, PRIVATE bath, laundry, in shared house, prefer student, eight month lease 250-3522051 REQUIRE 2 BDRM furnished September 1st in house/apt./etc. for 2 Selkirk 10th St. students. email: audrathgeber@shaw.ca IN CLEAN, QUIET, health conscious home. Lower Fairview, $500 including wireless & NA calls. Judy 250352-3319 ONE ROOMMATE FOR beautiful, spacious home near gyro park. $500/ mth including utilities. oct.1st, 3540160

to access the facilities in Nelson. This is a benefit not only for individuals with disabilities, but will make our community more age-friendly as well as easier for parents with strollers.” Kootenay Co-op Radio expects to have their ramp completed by this fall. Kootenay Kids Society and Nelson Municipal Library are seeking more funding to complete their projects and welcome donations. “Please consider these organizations when making a donation in the community, as they offer invaluable services and support full community inclusion, making Nelson an even more amazing place to live!” says Roy. – submitted

Help stop the spread of Eurasian watermilfoil

Eurasian watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum L.) has troubled waterways in the Okanagan and now it has been found in the Kootenay River and Kootenay Lake. The problem is that this non-native, immersed rooted perennial aquatic plant spreads rapidly and forms dense canopies of vegetation. These thick beds of tangled stems can interfere with recreational activities such as boating swimming, fishing, and diving, and can also alter the ecology of a water body by reducing water quality, impacting fish and wildlife habitat and killing native plants. The Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee, along with project partners including the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program, BC Ministry of Environment and Fortis BC have developed informational signs. The goal of the signage is to inform the public about the problem, provide details on how to identify the plant and to prevent the spread by encouraging people to clean all recreational equipment including boats, trailers, motors, anchors, live wells, bilges, bait buckets, fishing and diving gear. Early detection of this invasive plant is critical, and the Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee can be reached at 352-1160 or coordinator@kootenayweeds. com or by visiting www.kootenayweeds.com. – submitted

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