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Golf course tees up big plans by Chris Shepherd

Nelson Hydro power outages a mystery. PAGE 3

IPP report draws fire Mayor John Dooley’s report on independent power projects doesn’t sit well with some councillors. PAGE 3

Election spending Who spent what on spring’s provincial election. PAGE 3

Big show for CT scanner Hospital foundation lines up concert to raise money for CT scanner. PAGE 7 . . . . . . .

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In the face of growing debt and stagnant membership, the board of directors for Nelson’s golf course have come up with an ambitious plan to revitalize Granite Pointe by adding up to 300 new residences to Nelson. At council’s Monday, Aug. 24 committee of the whole meeting, Gary Price, president of the Granite Pointe board of directors, and several of his directors unveiled the plan which Price said was “vital to the long-term vitality of the golf course.” The proposed plan still has to go before Granite Pointe’s members before the golf course’s directors ask council to rezone portions of the land owned by the group. The plan for Granite Pointe Village would see a mix of housing and commercial development added to the Rosemont golf course. The golf course would most likely sell the land to developers who would then build. “It would be too much risk for us as a non-profit group,” Price told council, explaining why they would not take on building themselves. The board of directors came up with the plan in a bid to overcome mounting debt. Granite Pointe needs to add 250 new members in order to have sustainable income, said Dave Swain, treasurer for the golf course. Right now, annual membership is roughly $300,000 below sustainable levels. “The course is in decline,” Swain said. “We haven’t been able to reinvest.” The golf course has carried debt ever since it expanded back in 1989 and Swain estimated it would cost $3 million to bring the

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course up to par. Money from the sale of the course would go towards improving the course while new members would help sustain the golf course. “The problem isn’t the debt,” said director Oliver Berkeley. “It’s the lack of members.” The directors said they didn’t expect the every new resident to become a member of Granite Pointe, but they were banking on 30 to 40 per cent to join. The development wouldn’t be geared to golfers said Rob Fershau, the landscape architect who presented plans for the development. The concept would be to build a mix of singlefamily housing units along with multi-family units. There would be a commercial hub near the existing clubhouse that would hold the highest density housing and could include up to five storey buildings, according to the initial plans presented to council. With the high density housing near the course, CHRIS SHEPHERD building would be smaller Ernie Moisey lines up a put on the 10th hole on Granite Pointe. The golf course’s board of directors and less dense as it neared have an ambitious plan to develop the area and add more members to the golf course. Below is a the Rosemont neighbour- concept for the development hood. The golf course directors said they plan to make the development a vibrant community that doesn’t �� but �� just cater to golfers, � �� one that creates a sustain� �� able community. �� Swain said it’s too��soon �� to know if the develop�� ment would tie into city � �� infrastructure or try��to be self-sufficient. �� It’s become standard �� for new golf courses and � �� their surrounding developments to use grey water �� (water from sinks or washing machines for example) �� to water their greens. “We want it to have the least impact we can given IMAGE COURTESY OF NOWELL2 LANDDESIGN the size of it,” said Swain. ��

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Kokanee Physiotherapy moves Physio clinic turns empty space into ideal setting to help people get healthy and mobile by Chris Shepherd Before Kokanee Physiotherapy moved to its new location the space was an empty shell, which meant owner Susan Faye was able to create the ideal space for her physiotherapy clinic. The clinic opened at its new location at 801 B Front Street (next to OK Tire off the parking lot) in July. Faye says it was a great opportunity to design a physio clinic that suited her needs. “I moved to have the opportunity to design a better clinic with better flow,” Faye says. That means clients move through the clinic in a circular direction. With the new space, Faye put in a resilient rubber floor in the gym, which increases the shock absorption. The gym is larger now, giving people room to exercise. The gym features a rowing machine, stationary bikes, weight machines,

balls, balance equipment and a pulley system. K o k a n e e Physiotherapy has six physiotherapists to guide clients through the gym and other exercises. Each physiotherapist brings unique specialities that work on sports training and rehab, balance, incontinence, acupuncture, orthotics, knee bracing, breathing retraining and craniosacral therapy. “It’s really a well-balanced team at the clinic,” Faye says. The physiotherapists have a solid understanding of how the body moves and what keeps it moving, says Faye. People with acute or chronic injuries or those recovering from surgery could benefit from working with a physiotherapist. K o k a n e e Physiotherapy is open from 7:20 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday. The clinic can be reached by phone at 352-7030.

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Charlesworth questions motivation behind Dooley’s report on power projects by Chris Shepherd A report recommending the RDCK explore getting involved with independent power projects in the region led to some tough questions for Mayor John Dooley, who was grilled on the motivation behind the report by his own council. The report was one of two Dooley brought to the Monday, Aug. 24 committee of the whole meeting. Both were written at the request of the Regional District of Central Kootenay board of directors. One was a backgrounder and other, authored by Dooley, says the regional government should look into options for partnering with local governments, Columbia Basin Trust and Columbia Power on creating power projects in the region. The report said such partnerships would be with an aim to support local energy self-sufficiency and to retain benefits of local renewable energy sources. Councillor Kim Charlesworth

asked Dooley what the thought process was behind the report: to generate power for local consumption or to sell to BC Hydro. Dooley said the report, delivered to the RDCK board at their August meeting, was only meant to get local governments thinking about whether they want to get involved with independent power projects (IPPs). ‘The idea was to take control of our own destiny,” Dooley said. A number of IPPs are in the works for the region, the mayor went on, including the controversial Glacier/ Howser project. Dooley said it was a “missed opportunity” that the RDCK didn’t get involved with IPPs when the government first asked for interested parties. Charlesworth pounced on the term “missed opportunity,” and asked Dooley what he meant by the phrase. Charlesworth listed off several options including environmental protection, making money and generating power. Dooley’s answer to all of those were they were all missed

opportunities. Charlesworth said there needs to be major discussion on each of those issues and expressed concern about the report. “I am concerned that the information being looked at and the direction of these two papers is leaping onto the IPP bandwagon.” Coun. Robin Cherbo supported Charlesworth’s concerns. “Government should protect the environment, not use it for monetary gain,” Cherbo said. Mayor Dooley maintained the report, and recommendation adopted by the RDCK board, emphasized investigating IPPs. “The reality is we are currently on the outside looking in,” Dooley said. “I don’t think it’s a bad thing to say we could produce power.” Coun. Margaret Stacey agreed with Dooley’s appraisal of the situation, noting the provincial government has made up its mind on IPPs and that “the train has left the station.”

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Josh Smienk’s campaign may have had the deeper pockets, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the support for the NDP and Michelle Mungall during this spring’s provincial election. According to records released by Elections BC last week, Smienk, the BC Liberal Party candidate, raised $77,172.86 and spent nearly $64,000 of that. Smienk pulled in considerable support from individuals and businesses in the community while Mungall, who was elected for the BC NDP relied heavily on the provincial party for her campaign financing. All but $71 of the $50,235.68 Mungall had for the Tuesday, May 12 election came from the BC NDP. Mungall spent $52,314.15 in the election. While the records show

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Dave Duncan, Conservatives Smienk’s campaign budget came from corporations including local software business Tarasoft ($2,500) and Glacier Power BC Ltd. ($2,400). Glacier Power BC has proposed a run-of-river hydro facility near Peace River, Alberta. Smienk received $33,489 from the BC Liberal Party and the remaining $43,683 came from individuals ($18,134) and businesses ($25,299).

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Nelson Hydro can’t find cause of power outages that plagued region last week Nelson Hydro is in the dark about the cause of three power outages last week and they’ve brought in a consultant to help find the cause. The power company suspects the lightning storms that crashed through the region in late July and early August may have something to do with the outages. In August, Nelson Hydro line crews had replaced insulators that were working but had visible dam-

age from the storms. After the third power outage on Saturday, Aug. 30, Nelson Hydro did an aerial patrol of the transmission system, looking for problems. That patrol didn’t turn up any major problems so the company brought in a consultant to provide an infrared scan of the transmission line. Infrared scanning can find problems that are not visible to the naked eye. The first outage happened on Tuesday, Aug. 25. A ground patrol of the system turned up no clues as

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Construction crews will be commencing work on new water main and service connections in the following locations:

This work is necessary to replace galvanized iron water lines with new water main. Construction will commence on Tuesday, September 8th and continue until approximately the end of October, 2009.

Smienk raises the most, NDP record handling makes it hard to track donors Mungall’s money came from the BC NDP party, that’s misleading. When someone donates to Mungall, the money actually goes to the provincial party, which then forwards the cash to Mungall. Under the NDP’s system, donations are reported by name. In records filed by the BC NDP with Elections BC, there is no way to track where the donors are from or to separate donors based on electoral riding. The arrangement makes it easier to audit and the system is transparent, Mungall says. “It all gets recorded and it’s just in a different way.” The two other candidates, Sean Kubara for the Green Party of BC and David Duncan for the Conservatives, spent far less. Kubara spent $3,700 in the campaign and Duncan spent $2,426. Roughly a third of

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to the cause. Two days later the power went out from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., an outage that hit the entire city of Nelson and the utility’s customers on the North Shore. A cable at the Mill Street substation had failed, causing the outage, though Nelson Hydro staff don’t know why. The 30 metre long cable, which connects to a transformer, was fairly new and should have had “many more years of service life,” read a Nelson Hydro press release.

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Liberals scrambling: Mungall Nelson-Creston MLA says throne speech a sign the BC Liberals have no plan for dealing with the economic crisis by Chris Shepherd When a new MLA speaks for the first time in the Legislature, tradition among elected officials is to let the new member speak without the usual heckling that accompanies most speeches. NDP MLA Michelle Mungall used that opportunity to slam the Liberals’ throne speech. Mungall said the throne speech, delivered on Tuesday, Aug. 25,

was dedicated to justifying the harmonized sales tax (HST). Prior to the spring election, the BC Liberals said they would not have a HST. “That’s a total one-eighty. That’s a lie,” said Mungall. “The majority of the throne speech was dedicated to justifying that lie. To admitting they were negligent in terms of what B.C.’s economic status was before the election.” The HST will hit Nelson-

Creston residents in the pocketbooks, Mungall said, tacking seven per cent tax “on everything.” Mungall said the brevity of the throne speech was telling. “They don’t have a plan. They’re scrambling.” Mungall also took aim at the Liberals’ plan to phase out the Burrard Thermal power generating station. In July, the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) the agency that regulates energy

services in the province, rejected the Liberal’s long-term energy plan. That plan relied on independent power producers and moved away from the natural gas fuelled Burrard Thermal Generating Station. The BCUC said Burrard Thermal could be used more, but the throne speech said the government would give the BCUC specific direction and that phasing out Burrard Thermal was “a critical

component of B.C.’s greenhouse gas reduction strategy.” “What they [the BC Liberals] have done is decided to play politics with an independent body whose only interest is the public interest.” The BC NDP have never said Burrard Thermal has to be used, Mungall said. “The NDP believe that public assets and resources need to be under public control.”

WISHing for sustainable SD8 cash housing for local women flow stable New project seeks to connect women in need of housing with elderly women who want to stay in their homes by Chris Shepherd Across the Kootenays there are women looking for safe, long-term housing. There are also elderly women with homes looking for ways to say in the house they’ve lived in for years. A new project hopes to bring those two groups of women together and solve some housing problems in the region. The Community WISH (Women in Sustainable Housing) Project was launched by the Circle of Habondia Lending Society to connect those women. “I think it’s the start

of a wave of coming back as communities and helping each other,” says Diane Ermacora, a director for the Circle of Habondia. The WISH Project will take 12 women looking for housing and pair them with 12 women with housing. Karyn Shaundell is one of two coordinators of the WISH Project. She says the project is about pooling resources in the community, pairing women with housing to spare with women who need it. The criteria for the women in need of housing is they must have left a violent relation-

GOOD NEIGHBOUR Bernie Brown

Middle name: Belle Born: Trail, BC Person of Inspiration: Lots of people inspire me. There are so many in the community that work so hard that deserve recognition. I am a small fish in a very big pond. Occupation: I am Bubbles, the town clown. Favourite hobbies/activities: I love helping animals and people.

Favourite community groups: The Heart to Heart Community Association, which provides warm meals to the community during the winter months. We have been fundraising all summer but there is a definite need for funding, donations and volunteers so we can operate this winter. Its been difficult lately, with so many groups and organizations that rely on donations, we are all trying to draw from the same pool. Your dreams for the community: I hope to see more passion, more understanding and more honesty. And I would love it if dogs were allowed on Baker. We are adults who can govern ourselves, we don’t need all the rules and regulations. Nominator’s comments: She is just the best lady, a good neighbour, and a benefit to the community. She helps everybody and

is always willing to lend a hand.”

The EXPRESS is looking for your nominations for a Good Neighbour. Please fill out a nomination form at the EXPRESS office, 554 Ward St. or fax 352-5075. A Good Neighbour is someone who is not always high-profile nor a recognised leader, but has made a positive contribution or helpful impact in the welfare of the community, in some way.

ship (not necessarily recently) and be willing to explore alternative living and housing arrangements with elder women. The women should also be interested in attending workshops around financial education, planning and leadership skills. The workshops are meant to supplement the housing aspect of the project. Shaundell says each pairing of women will be unique and they depend on the needs of both women. As questions come up, the two women will use the skills they develop in the workshops to find the answers. Ermacora and Shaundell say they won’t be able to accept every woman that applies for the program but the workshops will be open to just about everyone. There will be a series of discussions throughout the region to inform women about the Community WISH Project. Ermacora says it’s

Finances look good, but declining enrolment continues to challenge school district by Chris Shepherd

I think it’s the start of a wave of coming back as communities and helping each other. Diane Ermacora, director with The Circle of Habondia Lending Society

time women thought of different ways to solve housing problems. “We cannot continue to be insular. We have to start pooling our resources.” For more information phone 352-6688 or email h a bo n d i aw i s h@ g m ai l . com or visit 420 Mill St. in Nelson.

School District 8 has its financial house in order this year, but declining enrolment means the school district will continue to struggle into the future, says superintendent Pat Dooley. Last year, Kootenay Lake School District 8 (SD8) put to bed a $3.9 million debt and avoided creating a new $311,000 deficit, both moves that have put the school district is a good financial position, said Dooley. “One of the challenges we’re facing is our enrolment is continuing to decline slightly and we are in funding protection.” Funding protection refers to the fact the province is not cutting its per-student allotment despite having fewer students. Funding protection can have its downside, however. “If we get any additional students and we have an overcrowded classroom, we wouldn’t get any more money.” Dooley expects there will be 60 to 80 fewer students enrolled in SD8 schools this year. Much of that decline is at the high school level. In dealing with the dropping student numbers, SD8 is continuing with its plans to rebuild Trafalgar. “We see that as a definite key piece in finishing off our approach to handling declining enrolment.” On a broader scale, Dooley says the school district is working on finding ways to support vulnerable learners, those with special needs or who aren’t reading and writing at the appropriate level. Students go back to class on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Welcome the new (sport) season Sorry to say that the relaxed summertime schedule is quickly coming to an end. However, that means new fall programs and sport seasons are just around the corner. Great. The Rhythmic Gymnastic Club is offering their fall programs starting Monday, Sept. 14. Rhythmic Dimensions will offer programs for girls ages four and up. Introductory to advanced levels will be held in Balfour, Nelson and South Slocan. There is a new preschool aged program starting this fall in Nelson as well. Also, there is a non-

In The Zone Kim Palfenier

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competitive performance group that will learn rhythmic gymnastics and dance routines with an opportunity to perform locally and at provincial and national gymnastradas. This fun group meets

in Nelson on Thursdays, for ages eight and up. Contact Gisele for all programs at 505-1812 or rhythmics@telus.net. The Nelson Leafs Hockey club is gearing up for the new season. It’s hard to imagine how the club will top last year’s awesome performance but I’m sure coaches Simon Wheeldon and Frank Maida no doubt have a plan. Training camp starts Wednesday, Sept. 2 at the NDCC arena with the season home opener on Sunday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m. For season schedule see the Leafs website at www. nelsonleafs.ca. Season passes are on sale already

at the sports council office from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All forms of payment are accepted. Support for the club through local business advertising and sponsorship is a necessity for this not-for-profit club and is very much appreciated. Advertising opportunities such as arena board ads or program advertising can be arranged through Kim Palfenier at 354 7868. So, with the thought of winter coming, cheer up your winter doldrums by getting out and getting active or enjoy some great hockey entertainment and support your local club while you’re at it.

Kim Palfenier is administrator for the Nelson Regional Sports Council.

Opinions & Letters Editorial Granite Pointe Village looks like a good idea, so far Granite Pointe’s board of directors have given the public a first glance at plans to add up to 300 new residences to their property in Rosemont. At this early stage, it looks like they’ve made a good drive down the fairway. Appropriate densification is a good thing for our community. The initial plans for Granite Pointe include a mix of separate dwellings, joined and even a five-storey building. There are places where a fivestorey building won’t block people’s views and Granite Pointe, perched up on the mountainside, is a great location for such a structure. The designer hired by the golf course has even attempted to blend the development with the surrounding neighbourhood of Rosemont, a worthy endeavour. Granite Pointe needs more people to join their golf club to become sustainable. Nelson needs more people for much the same reason. Our business community needs more customers. We want services from our city but they’re beyond our economic reality. Five hundred more consumers would be a great boon. With more people, our community can add new businesses, further diversifying our economy. We don’t have a single major industrial taxpayer, which appears to be a good thing when compared to other communities, but we need to grow to improve our community. We need to add more people but we need to plan for them. Our water, sewer and power needs must be ready to absorb more people without forcing restrictions on those who already call our community home. Every year we have water use restrictions. The board of directors said they were exploring the idea of providing their own water and we strongly encourage them to see if that is feasible. It would be excellent to add more people without draining the pipes of Nelson. Of course, before this development moves ahead there must be some community discussion and consultation with the Rosemont neighbourhood.

Fish Heads & Flowers Fish Heads to nondog owners, running with strollers, bicycling and letting children run yelling through the one off-leash dog park in Nelson. Of course dogs might chase you. Before you say get your dog under control, remember this is our dogs’ one playground to be free and run and play. – leashed and confused. Flowers to the company for fixing pot hole. – Smooth driving Fish Heads to thieves who steal from private yards. I don’t know if it was just a thrill and you trashed our chair

somewhere else, or if you are actually enjoying it right now like we used to, either way it’s theft and it’s wrong. – Disillusioned about fellow Nelsonites Flowers to all those people who figured out the new access to Pulpit Rock. Thank you for your vision, commitment and dedication. – Grateful hiker Fish Heads to the thoughtless person who left their dog barking in the rain in the back of their vehicle. Why didn’t you simply leave the dog at home? – feeling sad for the dog

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Street Talk Do you think Nelson is getting too big, too fast?

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No, and I’ve lived here 10 years. Myrna Lindblom Nelson

More on good grant writing

Last week’s column dealt with applications for funding for seniors’ projects through the federal government’s New Horizons for Seniors program. Recently I was involved in the first level of the approval process. Some of the applications were excellent. A few were poorly done. Most were somewhere in between. Here are some aspects of excellent proposals. They met all the guidelines. They were initiated because seniors had expressed a need for the activity or program to be funded. The planning that went into the grant was done by seniors. Also, seniors’ active participation was necessary for the activity or program to happen. These factors guarantee that the proposals would not just be a

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service to seniors. The programs were intended to impact the wider community, not just the seniors directly involved. A high level of volunteer involvement was indicated, with some specific indicators as to how that would happen. The application form asks how the intended outcomes of the program would be measured. Many of the responses suggested an anecdotal report would be the only measure of successful outcomes. The

excellent proposals had some specific method of feedback. Of course, if the focus of the proposal was the production of something concrete, such as a book or DVD, the book or DVD itself would be the measure of success. The development and explanation of the budget was critical. When the budget figures appeared to be realistic and well explained, that was a big plus. The inclusion of fees for service always led to discussion. Was this necessary to make the program happen? Was the level of fees realistic and appropriate? The reduction of the amount on this budget line was often suggested. Finally, the highest marks went to those proposals that had a strong chance of continuing without further funding.

No, it just looks like it. I’ve lived here for 26 years and the population has stayed the same, its just changed. All the hunting and fishing stores are skatboarding and skiing shops now. Frank Barnes Nelson

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.

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I think it is a beautiful place, and I can see why people want to move here but I know a lot of people are having a hard time finding housing. Nicole Mamuza Nelson

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Sat. Sept. 5 Wed. Sept. 2 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.

Thurs. Sept. 3 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

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. DELHI 2 DUBLIN in Spiritbar. Fused Celtic rock and Indian music that keeps you wanting more and on the dancefloor all night. Only $15 at the door.

Sat. Sept. 5 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT or all request DJ at Finley’s 9:00 p.m.

COTTONWOOD FALLS FARMERS Market: Cedar Flute, Sweet original music 10:30 a.m. -noon and Soundserious Jumpin’, 12:30-2 p.m. BAWDY HOUSE WITH Vadim Kr ystopher...Indie electro beats. Only $5 at the door. FRANK BROOKE PLAYS Max and Irmas 6 to 9 TRINA NESTIBO ,Har vest Tour 2009, Cedar Creek Cafe, Winlaw, BC

Tues. Sept. 8 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 ever y Tuesday at Fusion, on Baker Street. 7-10 p.m OPEN MIC NIGHT Finley’s 9:30 p.m. start.

BEATLEMANIA ON TOUR: The Beatles Experience @ Capitol Theatre

Sun. Sept. 6 NIKKO PLAYS EVENINGS at Nelson’s live jazz venue, The Library Lounge, located in the historic Hume Hotel. SARAH McGLYNN & RICH Rabnett live at Redfish Restaurant. Evenings. INDUSTRY NIGHT Punk Rock, Bingo, Karaoke At Finley’s 9:00 p.m. ON ANY GIVEN SUNDAY 7 p.m. Ymir Schoolhouse rocks an all ages event, featuring 3 local bands.

Mon. Sept. 7 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 Library Lounge, in the Hume Hotel. 6-10 p.m. SPEEDGRASS SENSATIONS: Trampled By Turtles play Little Slocan Lodge Labour Day. BBQ 6 p.m., show 9 p.m. JUNO AWARD WINNER John Bottomley Performs at Cedar Creek Café, in Winlaw BC.

Wed. Sept. 9 HALL ST. FARMERS MARKET: Marty Carter, warm and nurturing music to soothe the soul. 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.

Thurs. Sept. 10 NIKKO plays eclectic jazz 6 - 9 p.m. at Max & Irma’s. OPEN STAGE at the Balfour Beach Inn 8 - 11 p.m.

Fri. Sept. 11 RYLAN PLAYS GUITAR, fingerstyle, solo 6-9 p.m. at Max & Irma’s. SELKIRK COLLEGE PARTY Staff, Students, Ever yone welcome, Hammerhead college students band 9 p.m. start Finley’s Irish Bar & Grill

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Wednesdays

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 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

Wednesdays ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Harrop Hall, Harrop 5:30 p.m.

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. 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

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SENIOR CITIZENS Br.#51, 717 Vernon St., Monthly Meeting, , 1:30 p.m. All Seniors Welcome. Bear Aware Workshop at the North Shore Hall from 4-7 p.m. $10.00 or by donation. www. bearaware.bc.ca THE SLOCAN PARK CARE Society is delighted to present Herb Hammond, RPF and forest ecologist, on WEDNESDAY, SEPT 2nd, 7pm at Slocan Park Community Hall.

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 B.BOY / B.GIRL SESSIONS every Thursday evening from 6-9 p.m. at the Nelson and Distrit Youth Centre.

Fri. Sept. 4 OXYGEN ART CENTRE Artistin-Residence exhibition opening: Heart Lab: Noticed Growth. 7-10 p.m. 320 Vernon, alley. PAINTINGS OF EXPLORATION and Discovery Acrylic Paintings by Marilyn McCombe, Reception Sept. 4th, Dancing Bear Inn

Sat. Sept 5 SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL Shelter 1st Annual Dog Rally and Family Fun Day for Kootenay dog lovers, Toad Rock Campground. Call 250 352-2228 for info.

Sat. Sept 5 PRIDE WEEK “OUR COMMUNITY” BBQ at Cottonwood Falls 3 p.m. Come one come all. PRIDE: THE GALA EVENING of Entertainment, @ Swingers Lounge, 9:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of impersonation and laughter.

Sun. Sept. 6 GAY PRIDE PARADE: Starts at 3.00 p.m. (gather at Central School at 2:00p.m.) Rally to follow at Cottonwood Falls after the parade. PRIDE: “THE ULTIMATE FLING”, Rod & Gun Club. Dance the night away with Lisa, our favourite DJ tickets at: Eddy Music & Otter Books. www.queerkootenays.com or kootenaypride@yahoo.ca SEVEN SUMMIT’S POKER Ride, Includes shuttles! Contact: Tyler Merringer (250)362-5688

Tues. Sept. 8 EXPOSING THE NEW WORLD ORDER: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (a.k.a. Chavez: Inside the Coup. RTÉ happened to be recording a documentar y about Chávez during the events of April 11, 2002.During their filming, the crew recorded images of the events that they say contradict explanations given by Chávez’s opposition. The documentary says that the coup was the result of a conspiracy between various old guard and anti-Chávez factions within Venezuela and the United States. Velvet Underground, 7:30 p.m., 646 Baker St, 0-$5

EVENTS Tues. Sept. 8 LIBRARY CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL Literacy Day Nelson Library.

Wed. Sept. 9 SENIOR CITIZENS BR.#51, 717 Vernon St., Monthly Meeting, , 1:30 p.m. All Seniors Welcome.

Thurs. Sept. 10 WEST KOOTENAY WOMEN’S Centre AGM 5PM - 7PM at the Nelson Senior’s Centre 717 Vernon St. The AGM is open to the public. IMTV - SEASON 1, Episode 1, Capitol Theatre. MINGLE-INC, COCKTAIL lounge evening for people in business. Louie’s Lounge, 5-7 p.m. www.freshblend. ca

Art Showings NELSON ART WALK 2009 Ongoing until Sept 12 WATERCOLOR BY SANDRA IRVINE-Degroot at Dancing Bear Inn until Sept. 7th PAINTINGS OF EXPLORATION and Discovery Acrylic Paintings by Marilyn McCombe, until Nov. 15th Dancing Bear Inn

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SALSA, SWING AND BALLROOM at Lakeside Park’s Labyrinth (or Moving Centre if raining) 7:30-9:30 p.m. biodan@gmail.com DROP IN ULTIMATE frisbee at the Lakeside soccer fields, 6 p.m.

PARENT & CHILD TIME at the Harrop Hall. 10 a.m. 12 noon Information: Lesley 825-0140

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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WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Noon meeting at The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Saturday at 1 p.m. For further info. please call 250-505-5583 NELSON CHESS CLUB meets ever y Saturday morning, all welcome. Seniors Hall, 777 Vernon St.

Sundays WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822.

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PUBLIC MEDITATION 9 a.m. -- 12 p.m Mid-morning refreshments; come and go as you wish. 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 DROP IN ULTIMATE frisbee at the Lakeside soccer fields, 3:30 p.m.

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

Mondays NELSON TABLE TENNIS CLUB. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Blewett Elementary School when school is in session. 352-9547 or 352-5739 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS open meeting. 7:00 p.m. Passmore Hall, 3656 Old Passmore Road.F-Troop Meeting 8 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St.

REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 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

DOES SOMEONE YOU LOVE suffer from an Eating Disorder? Need Support? Last Monday of the month 7-9 p.m. 352-9598 after 6 p.m. or mcsuzzie@hotmail. com for more info. ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria St, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING�TROUBLE YOU? Meetings: Lunch Bunch at Noon and open meeting at ALL AGES OPEN MIC every Tuesday at the CocoaNut Lounge. 6-10 p.m. Hosted by Rob Funk YOUNG FELLOWS OFF BOOZE AA Meeting 8 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. AA TARRY ENG- RUSSIAN GROUP Brent Kennedy School, 7 p.m. Slocan Junction.

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Singing for your CT scanner

Noticed Growth opening

show: guitarist Justin Abedin Kootenay Lake and pianist Kevin Adamson. �� Hospital Foundation “We thought a more inti�� presents Justin Hines mate show would be appropri-

the opening. A married couple for 14 years, Levesque and Smith are innovative collaborators. Their multidisciplinary mural integrates Levesque’s talents of drawing and painting with Smith’s passion for the written word. After a month-long residency at the Centre, the creative couple has created a splendidly �� cohesive piece that wraps around five walls. �� Depicting both their own relationship and the relationship between their artistic disciplines ��art and writing, they unite line, of visual colour, shape, texture and words into a rich visual experience. “We can’t tell where the inspiration comes �� from, me from her or her from me. It seems like one large piece now,” states Smith, upon reflection of the month he has spent forming letters, inking and stamping them, and climbing up and down ladders. The exhibition runs until Saturday, Sept. 26. Gallery hours are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. There is an artist talk on Friday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Oxygen Art �� Centre, #3-320 Vernon St., alley entrance �� Oxygen Art Centre August artists-in-resiSpecial concert for Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation brings intimate performance to Capitol dence Anita Levesque and husband Bradley �� Smith open their mixed-media exhibition this �� is bringing just two musicians by Chris Shepherd Friday night. DJ Joel West will play during �� to accompany him for the

ate.” Wednesday, Sept. 9, 8 p.m. at A fan of singers like James the Capitol Theatre, Taylor and Cat Stevens, Hines 421 Victoria St. The fundraising campaign says his music leans towards for Kootenay Lake Hospital’s that style of music. “I try to channel that vibe in CT scanner will get a boost next week with a special per- a contemporary kind of way.” Hines’s show marks the formance by Justin Hines, a �� first concert organized by singer/songwriter who follows the Kootenay Lake Hospital the traditions set down by the �� likes of James Taylor and Cat Foundation and Bryna Idler, administrator for the foundaStevens. Hines says the fundraiser tion, says the show has come has a personal connection. His together smoothly. The foundation will get the wife, Savanna, is from Nelson and her mother, a long-time proceeds of the ticket sales Nelson resident, recently died along with half of the CD sales from complications of brain at the show. “We’re thrilled to present cancer. For Hines, the illness this incredibly talented singer brought home the importance and hope everyone will come of a piece of equipment like a out for this evening of enterCT scanner and he wanted to tainment that also benefits the help the community bring the CT scanner fundraiser,” says Idler. device to Nelson. Tickets are $15 and can “It’s such a natural cause for be purchased at the Capitol us to get behind,” Hines says. Though he normally per- Theatre box office or online at forms with a large band, Hines www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

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John Bottomley

Monday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m. at the Cedar Creek Café, 5709 Hwy. 6, Winlaw John Bottomley is a singer, writer, performer, poet, composer and artist. His musical career has been “something like Alice in Wonderland.” Bottomley not only writes his own music and lyrics, but also has a talent for art and literature. In particular, he has illustrated his books, posters and CD covers. His work shows a sense of contemplation and stillness combined with a comical inclination of the surreal. He has a deep understanding of the spirit of myth, fable, and folklore. Of his music, John says, “I try not to trap my music in any style since this can be very dangerous. My music is sometimes magical, sometimes exotic, but at other times, sinister.” With a willingness to experiment it’s imaginative songwriting. The styles he dabbled in are rock, country, blues, folk, soul, jazz, hillbilly, pop as in popular, bluebeat, spoken word, celtic, and a little bluegrass. Cover by donation.

B. Boy/B. Girl sessions

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Thursdays, starting Sept. 3, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Nelson and District Youth Centre, 608 Lake St. This is a free all-ages open training session for all levels of “b. boys”, “b. girls” and people who love hip hop culture. For more information, call 352-5656.

International Literacy Day

services perform better in dancing with huge smiles. ket once again from 10:30 She writes meaningful a.m. to 12 p.m. Writing school. Here in B.C., all school- songs about real experi- from the heart and singing Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the aged children are eligible ences, while accompanying from her soul, she weaves a Nelson Municipal Library, for a free library card herself skilfully on acous- tapestry of inner reflection through the Every-School- tic guitar, squeezebox and and of personal triumph 602 Stanley St. piano, bare feet stomping and challenge. Nelson Municipal Child-a-Card program. SoundSerious features Library literacy coordinaTo mark International every step of the way. �� Trina’s gritty yet soul- Troy F. Falck on guitar, tor�� Joanne Harris says the Literacy Day, Nelson voice is an vocals, back-up drums and �� most school sup- Library staff invites the ful and��sweet � important �� unto itself. At Marilyn M. Hatfield on ply is the library card. public to take the Literacy instrument � �� Tuesday, Sept. 8 marks Trivia Challenge and home on the stage, this no- drums, vocals and percus�� captures sion. both the start of the school answer a skill-testing ques- nonsense �� woman �� listeners with her heartfelt SoundSerious is rich and year the 39th cel- tion on worldwide literacy �� and �� storytelling and earthy, gentle and smooth. ebration of International facts to enter the draw for honesty, �� contagious energy. Their positive lyrics speak Literacy Day, a day that a prize. not only of their gratitude focuses attention on worldfor fresh, clean drinking wide literacy issues. ��Cedar Flute and water and the beautiful�� It is estimated that over Trina Nestibo SoundSerious Kootenay mountains from 700 million of the world’s Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Saturday, Sept. 5, 10:30 a.m. which they hail, but they adults do not know how to Cedar Creek Café, to 2 p.m. at Cottonwood Falls also speak to the truth of read or write and that more 5709 Hwy. 6, Winlaw Trina Nestibo’s spirited Market life’s lessons learned first than 100 million children music blends rock, soul, lack access to education. Cedar Flute brings her hand and the calm that folResearch has shown that country and blues creating fresh original acoustic lows life’s storms. They’ll children who are read to in a sound that induces invol- music and her wonderful play from 12:30 p.m. to the home and use library untary toe tapping and soaring vocals to the mar- 2 p.m.

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Trampled By Turtles

Monday, Sept. 7 at Little Slocan Lodge, Look for the Little Slocan Lodge sign on the left side of Highway 6, near Slocan City. Follow Gravel Pit Road and veer right on to Little Slocan Forest Service Road. Watch for sign at 8 km. Trampled By Turtles, the speedgrass sensation that stole the show at last summer’s Littlefest, are back by popular demand. The five-piece alt-bluegrass band plays original tunes so fast your eyes can’t believe it and your feet can’t help but dance. Trampled By Turtles were the most talked about band that played Little Slocan Lodge last year. Because they loved the Kootenays and it’s community so much they have made this intimate show happen. There will be an outdoor barbecue at 6 p.m., so bring food and drinks. The show will start at

9 p.m. There is free camping available. Advance tickets are $15 and are available at Eddy Music in Nelson and Gaia Tree in Winlaw. For more information email info@littleslocanlodge.com.

Bawdy House

Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. Say goodbye to summer in style with music you can work your body to all night long. Bawdy House (Vadim, Brandon, Laura and Robin) hailing from Toronto and Nelson, are eager to present a fresh new style of music to the Nelson scene. Two of its members will spin a night of sexy indie electro, nu disco and italo. Bawdy House is inspired by the true sounds of the ‘80s, the music you can dance to, with glam and indulgence. $5 at the door.

Get garlicked in the Valley Hills Garlic Festival boasts more garlic for the 17th annual celebration of the stinking rose by Chris Shepherd

Hills Garlic Festival

Sunday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Centennial Park in New Denver Admission is $2 in advance (tickets available at the Friday Market in New Denver) or $3 at the door. Children under 12 get in for free �� After �� selling out of garlic by 2 p.m. last year, � �� organizers of the Hills Garlic Festival made �� sure to bring more vendors �� specializing in the �� stinking rose to this year’s festival. This year marks the 17th year for the Slocan �� Valley festival. It got ELLEN KINSEL its start at a small potluck among friends and High demand for garlic meant the Hills Garlic Festival ran out of garlic by 2 p.m. last year. There’ll neighbours, says festival be more garlic vendors on hand this year to satisfy garlic lovers. organizer �� Ellen Kinsel, �� The Hills-New Denver and plenty of food. Shtetl. and it’s grown just about � �� area is a well-known garThere’ll be 160 venThere’ll also be chilevery year. entertainment �� Last year saw 7,000 lic growing area, Kinsel dors this year, 26 of dren’s �� art people head to New says, something she trac- whom specialize in garlic and a family-oriented � �� project. Denver’s Centennial es back to the region’s (up from 17 last year). ��garlic, �� Accompanying the The art free Park to buy garlic Doukhobor history. �� project, �� Accompanying garlic food and crafts will be for kids, will see them related products (jellies, dips, powders and more) will be organic produce, music. The Kootenay make potato print stamps �� to a large as well as a variety of plants, art, jewellery, Grass Company will and contribute “home grown, organic wood, furniture, pottery, play on the main stage, mural for the garlic fes�� textiles, soaps, lotions alternating with Heavy tival. products,” says Kinsel.

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Arts & Entertainment Thursday, Sept. 10, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria St. This is the first episode of the first season of IMTV, Nelson’s independent broadcasting company and it’s packed full of local talent. Luscious Beats, The Man in Havana and Kelly Shpeley will be featured, with live per-

Delhi 2 Dublin

formances and in-depth interviews. The show will include short films by Jessica Gates, Noam Ash and Shane Hainsworth, plus an outtake of IMTV’s Beat on the Street, featuring Matty of Cyphanex and a special live appearance by Marco Sordini. The show is hosted by the boisterous, Jenna Raider, and in-house music will be supplied by the incomparable, Beats

Friday, Sept. 4 at the Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. Delhi 2 Dublin is a group of five musicians who mash up electronica and world music, keeping it heavy on the Bhangra, Celtic and dub flavours. Fusing tabla, fiddle, dhol, Punjabi vocals, and electric sitar with scorching electronic beats, ranging from reggae to drum and bass, the crew takes listeners on a wild ride through global sounds and synchronicities. Originally formed for a one-shot perfor-

mance during Vancouver’s Celtic Fest in March of 2006, word of their foot stomping, high energy live set started to spread, and the project took on a life of its own. Recently, the crew has just finished putting together their second album Delhi 2 Dublin – Remixed. This time, D2D chose some of their favourite producers from around the globe to remix their first album but with more bass, more energy, more funk . . . and more dance floor bliss. $15 at the door.

Beatlemania

Thursday, Sept. 8 at the Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria St. This magical mystery tour exploring the Beatle’s revolution in popular music and culture. Employing authentic Beatle instruments, amplifiers, and costumes, coupled with faithful renditions of favourite Beatle classics. The Beatles Experience recreates the spirit of the Fab Four in ways that have audiences raving about them eight days a week. The band features David Christopher (as John Lennon), Cameron Charters (as Paul McCartney), Paul Green (as George Harrison) and Michael Brady (as Ringo Starr). Musically, no detail is overlooked to re-create the true sound and excitement of The Beatles, with every song performed totally live and in its original key.

some might say impossible. The music could fit within the genre of folk since Taylor Ashton and Adam Iredale-Gray favour the use of acoustic instruments in their compositions. It could be further classified as old-time, considering their instrumental pairing of fiddle and banjo and many of their melodies have their roots deep in the American South. If so inclined, one could even add the well-worn label indie to the mix; their self-titled debut was recorded, pressed, and printed by the duo themselves. Fish and Bird have gone spelunking in the darkest caves of folk traditions and human experience for inspiration, and they produced a sound that is both recklessly eclectic and sublimely cohesive. It’s a veritable folk elixir seasoned with sprinklings of eastern spices, a pinch of pop, and a dash of roots.

Fish and Bird

Any Given Sunday

Wednesday Sept. 9 at Cedar Creek Café in Winlaw and Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Old School House in Ymir It’s difficult to describe Victoria’s Fish and Bird;

Working’s Mr. Smith. IMTV’s mission is to turn the spotlight on the blooming underground music and arts scene of the region and share its gifts with the world. This is a live broadcast Internet TV show. Folks from the audience will be asked to join in the fun. Advance tickets at the Capitol Theatre box office are $15 and $20 at the door.

Sunday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m. at the Ymir Schoolhouse This is an all-ages event featuring three local bands. Winlaw’s Soundserious

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Now in it's 54th year, the Nelson Overture Concerts Society presents Sunday, October 18,2009, 2 pm musica intima • vocal ensemble Saturday, January 23, 2010, 8 pm

Alexander and Daniel Tselyakov • Two pianists, one piano (father and son)

Sunday, March 7, 2010, 2 pm

Vancouver Chamber Choir • Conductor Jon Washburn

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Dig into zucchinis It’s that time of year when I wonder why there are not hundreds of websites and blogs dedicated to creative ways to use zucchinis. Most folks with gardens have probably been eating zucchinis for over a month now and the novelty has well worn off. Don’t despair the next time you find a zucchini the size of baseball bat snaking through your garden. Make some zucchini muffins or a loaf and freeze the extras in single portions, ready to pop into a lunch bag. If you simply don’t have the time, or just can’t bear to look at another zucchini, grate or dice zucchini and freeze it in one

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Enlarged prostate gland: An issue for men of all ages

The medical term for a non-cancerous enlarged prostate gland is BPH, benign prostatic hyperplasia. This condition is extremely common and according to the National Institute of Health about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and up to 90 per cent of men over the age of 70, will develop it. The prostate

Exploring Health

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gland is a male sex gland that produces the fluid for semen. The walnutsized gland sits underneath the bladder and surrounds the upper part of the urethra. The urethra drains urine from the bladder to the penis for urination. If the prostate becomes enlarged, this can obstruct the smooth flow of urine through the urethra, thereby causing

problems with urination. Symptoms of BPH can include a weak urine stream, dribbling or leaking after urination and a need to push to get urine to flow. An enlarged prostate gland can also cause the bladder wall to thicken, creating a feeling of irritation and urgency to urinate, as well as frequency of urination, even when there is only a small

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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gical attention or medication. It can be helpful to see a naturopath, herbalist, or traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for advice on supplements for prostate health such as: stinging nettles, saw palmetto, flaxseed, amino acids, etc. A licensed healthcare professional should always be consulted before using any product in order to determine appropriate dosage and usage for each individual.

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amount of urine in the bladder. Furthermore, the bladder can weaken and lose the ability to fully empty itself. There are various forms of treatment for BPH as it can develop in different ways and can cause an array of different symptoms in each individual. Any male experiencing symptoms of urinary difficulty should see a physician, as an enlarged prostate can lead to more severe health complications and may require sur-

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to improve digestion through simpler eating �� habits; to remove candida and parasites from�� their intestines; to rebuild their liver so that it can detoxify itself and the rest of the body. The course includes a 200-page manual and a cook book. There will be a two-hour presentation, every Wednesday night. The course is $250. For more information call 352-0459.

Wednesdays from Sept. 23 to Nov. 11, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The 21st Century Health Challenge is a supervised and guided eight week detoxification, rejuvenation and weight loss program offered by Dr. Michael Smith (traditional Chinese medicine). The cleansing process challenges participants �� to stabilize their life-

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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 �� SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 6:15 p.m. - Reformer 10 - 11:30 a.m. Soma Yoga, Shayla 540 Baker St (upstairs) 250-352-1600 12 - 1:30 p.m. Hatha Flow, Cindy KOOTENAY AKIDO �� KOOTENAY AKIDO 5 - 6 p.m. Kids Class, ages 7-12 9:30 a.m. Introductory Session starts Jan 13 with Anita Werner 6 - 7:45 p.m. Adult Class 213C Baker St. 250-352-3935 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 SHANTI YOGA STUDIO QI-GONG & CHEN TAI CHI �� 12 - 1:30 p.m. Invigorating Flow, Elissa 7 - 8 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 402 Victoria Street. Info �� OM YOGA STUDIO 250-505-4562 Chris Gibson 7 -9 p.m. Kirtan: Sanskrit Call/Response Chanting, Alison �� Something for everyone. FELDENKRAIS CLASSES 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 avannest@shaw.ca 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 EXPRESS 250-354-3910 www.expressnews.ca �� free. OM YOGA STUDIO �� SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 5:30 - 7 p.m. After Work Yoga, Alison 12 1:30 p.m. Power Yoga, Valerie 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011, avannest@shaw.ca 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Feldenkrais, Hilary �� KOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE �� 8:15 a.m. Reformer 12 noon Mat Work - Fundamentals SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 6:15 p.m. Mat Work - Intermediate 12 - 1:30 p.m. Power Yoga, Valerie, New Class! 540 Baker St (upstairs) 250-352-1600 5:30 - 7 p.m. - Hatha Yoga, Karuna TRANSCENDENDENT COMBAT SPORTS 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Feldenkrais, Hilary 6 p.m. Kickboxing, 7 p.m. Submissions Grappling. Join the evoluKOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE tion 250-509-1606. Located at Summit Health & Fitness 8:45 a.m. - Mat Work - Fundamentals KOOTENAY AKIDO 10:30 a.m. - Reformer 6 - 7:45 p.m. Adult Class 2 noon Mat Work - Experienced Beginner 213C Baker St 250-352-3935 12 noon Reformer CONTACT IMPROVISATION DANCE JAM 540 Baker St (upstairs) 250-352-1600 7:30 - 9 p.m. all levels welcome, live musicians welcome. The APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS Moving Centre, 533A Baker St. Info 250-352-3319 Judy 6:30 - 8 pm. Adult class �� OM YOGA STUDIO 525 Josephine Street, Information call 250-352-0459 7 - 8:30 p.m. Yoga for Women, Alison FELDENKRAIS CLASSES 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 avannest@shaw.ca 11 a.m. - 12 noon Relieve pain and stress. 206 Victoria Street, 30 KYOKUSHIN KARATE years experience. First class free. Individual sessions available. �� 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Kids Susan Grimble 250-352-3449 �� 6 - 7 p.m. Adults EMOTIVE MOVEMENTS Blewette Elementary School, Keith Clughart, 551-3345 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 SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle/Restorative Hatha, Alison Please proof accuracy then phone, fax or email with any changes or an approval. 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga, for Maureen 1 - 2 p.m. Feldenkrais, Hilary Please proof for accuracy then pho 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha Yoga, Karuna Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250.352.5075 • Email: sales@expressnews.bc.ca 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha Vinyasa Yoga, Jenna KOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 avannest@shaw.ca Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250 8:45 a.m. Mat Work The- Fundamentals Express is not responsible for any errors after the client has signed off. KYOKUSHIN KARATE 10:30 a.m. Reformer The Express is not responsible 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Kids 12 noon Mat Work - Experienced Beginner 6 - 7 p.m. Adults 540 Baker St (upstairs) 250-352-1600 Blewette Elementary School, Keith Clughart, 551-3345 KOOTENAY AKIDO

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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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CONGRATULATIONS PENNY AND Howard! Wed on August 15, 2009. May god guide and bless you. BUILD A CHILD A Dream Nelson Kiwanis Art Sale, Extra Foods Sept. 12 & 13th. Funds for sports field for Romanian Orphanage. DANCERS & GYMNASTS NEEDED!!! Girls ages 9 yrs & up are needed for Rhythmic Dimensions 2009/2010 Performance Group. This non-competitive group will Learn routines combining Rhythmic Gymnastics, Dance and Acrobatics for our upcoming season and will have the opportunity to perform at Club Shows and Gymnastrada’s. This years group is planning to attend National Gymnastrada which will be a very exciting and fun event! All levels welcome. Contact Gisele 5051812. ROY TEDESCO IS turning 80! Come help celebrate his birthday. Sept. 13 from noon to 4 @ his home in Winlaw. 5837 Hwy.6. No gifts please KOOTENAY KIDS SOCIETY Annual General Meeting to take place on Monday, September 28 at 6:30pm at 312 Silica Street, The Family Place in Nelson. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTIC FALL PROGRAMS! Rhythmic Dimensions Club is starting it’s 3rd year in Nelson, Balfour and S.Slocan and we are looking forward to an eventful year! Come and out and join the fun learning to dance with ribbons, hoops, balls, scarves and so much more! Programs for girls ages 4 & up and new preschooler programs! Contact 505-1812, rhythmics@telus.net 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.

TODDLERS HOCKEY SKATES size10(3-4yr old). Bauer Supreme Gold. Used Once asking $50.00/New $100. 250-359-5008 GRACO BABY STROLLER- 3 wheeler with carrier and car attachment $135 OBO call 250.352.1806

SALSA NIGHT: SEPT. 12 at Finley’s 8:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. $5 cover SQUARE DANCING (NEW Group) 7pm Friday 11th September 10 sessions $20/couple Bob 3526317 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: 3541909, nelsonoutdoormkts@gmail. com JOIN US @ Nelson’s Women’s Centre. Reclaimed & recycled bag project. Thursdays, noon - 4:00. 250352-9916. WESTKOOTENAY WOMEN’S CENTRE AGM. Sept. 10, 5PM - 7PM @ the Nelson Senior’s Centre 717 Vernon St. 13TH ANNUAL KOOTENAY GAY PRIDE: we invite everyone to join the celebration on Sept. 5 & 6 BBQ, entertainment, parade, and dance. More info at www.queerkootenays. com

MEDI LIFT CHAIR. Large Size. Dark Blue. Excellent condition. Used 6mo. $700 obo

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS SUPPORT Services is seeking applications for a full time Home Sharing Coordinator. This position will assist Community Living BC to develop Home Sharing resources in the West Kootenays. Please visit www.commconn.ca for more information/ to apply. ECOSOCIETY IS LOOKING to hire a full-time Executive Director. To view a detailed job description & qualifications required visit www.ecosociety. ca. Send resume with cover letter to info@ecosociety.ca by September 21st. HELP AVAILABLE, JACK of all trade, healthy conscientious, punctual. Excellent references. call Stephane 250-352-9876 WITNESS NEEDED FOR accident at Extra Foods. Thursday May 21st, 2009 judy_mulloy@hotmail.com 250 505 9294 KOOTENAY KIDS SOCIETY is seeking SENIOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR and EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR for Crawford Bay Daycare Centre. For detailed postings please visit www.kootenaykids.ca. Posting closes September 25th, 2009. KOOTENAY KIDS SOCIETY is seeking Licensed Early Childhood Educator to facilitate Strong Start program at Rosemont Elementary, Redfish Elementary, Blewett Elementary, and Brent Kennedy Elementary Schools during school year 2009-2010. For detailed posting please visit www.kootenaykids. ca. Posting closes September 8th, 2009. KOOTENAY KIDS SOCIETY is seeking CHILDMINDING ASSISTANT to provide a quality childcare for children birth to 6 years. For detailed job posting please go to www.kootenaykids. ca. Posting closes September 15th, 2009. REMOVE YOUR RECORD: A CRIMINAL Record can follow you for life. Only PARDON SERVICES CANADA has 20 years experience. Guaranteeing record removal. Call: 18-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366). www.RemoveYourRecord.com. TERRITORY SALES REP. HEATFLEXX INC IS leading the way in automotive windshield wiper technology. Work from home. To get started today! E-mail: sales@heatflexx.com, www.heatflexx. com, 705-949-0067.

FOUND: CHILD’S BIKE, purple. Andrea @ 352-2025 to identify. LOST: GOLD NECKLACE with cross at Prestige dog walk on Aug.19th. Please call 250-509-0321 Reward LOST NIKON D-40X from Finley’s Aug 12. No lens cap. Contact Mike. (306)370-4725.

Career Training BECOME A WEDDING COORDINATOR with the IWPPa online course. Includes full-colour lesson booklets, DVDs, practical assignments, tutoring, and business training. FREE BROCHURE. 1-800-267-1829. www. qcweddingplanning.com. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 for At-Home Jobs. Achieve your goal Ð work at home! Contact CanScribe for information about our Medical Transcription course. 1-800-466-1535, www.canscribe.com, info@canscribe. com.

Careers ARE YOU OR HAVE YOU been on EI in the last 3 years? Would you like to learn web design online from home? Check out: www.ibde.ca. Space is limited, enroll today!

Children BICYCLE CHILD CARRIER. Good up until 40 lb.’s Asking $25. In excellent condition. 352-7402 WHITE CHANGE TABLE, 2 drawers, 2 shelves $40, travel playpen $25, green turtle-shapped sandbox $15, 352-5210 MOTHEREASE DIAPERS, COMPLETE set; Merry Muscles baby exerciser, $35; Kelty Kids backpack $50; 354.4232 ROCKING BASSINET ONLY used 2 weeks for visiting grandchild, infant car seat, buddy stroller, portable bassinet. 825-4408 CHILD CARRIER BACKPACK. Deluxe Kelty Back-country. Removable hood & kidpack, highly adjustable, Great condition. $60. 3541412.

Computers 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 hc-s@live. ca DON'T HAVE $1,000,000. for a franchise? Looking for a home based business? Learn how to turn $1,000. a month into $100,000. in 15 months. www.judys-minioffice.com.

Education DONA POSTPARTUM DOULA Training, October 23-26/09. Early bird rate before Aug. 31. Gina (250)3525895 www.dona.org TRIBAL BELLY DANCE BASICS: with Penny Allard, 6 classes, Mondays 7 to 8 pm, September 14th to October 26th at the Moving Centre Nelson - $72, to register 250-825-4232 FLAMENCO TRIBAL BELLY DANCE FUSION: intermediate level including SKIRT WORK and VEIL CHOREOGRAPHY with Penny Allard, 6 classes, Mondays 8 to 9 pm, September 14th to October 26th at the Moving Centre Nelson - $72, to register 250-825-4232 SPANISH OR ENGLISH as a second language in one-on-one classes. Learn at your own pace. Instructor with 25 years experience. Call 3520412 PEACE INSIDE: COMPASSIONATE Communication In Action. Struggle to find balance between contributing to others and caring for yourself? Course starts Oct. 7th, Wednesdays 6-8pm for 8 weeks in Nelson. Call Melody to register 250-226-7261 NEURO-SOMATIC THERAPY COURSE: An eight month journey into the subtleties of hands on healing. Learn massage, injury rehabilitation, cleansing diets, and energy medicine. Mondays 6-9 p.m., starting September 14. 90 hours clinical practice. Investment is $900. Call 352-0459 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. NEED EXTRA INCOME? Everyday Style, CanadaÕs hot new generation of home party companies, needs Consultants in your area! Visit www. everydaystyle.com or call 1-866-3784331 for information. FULL-TIME BAKER REQUIRED at Sobeys in Olds, Alberta. Benefits. Phone 403-556-3113 or fax resume to 403-556-8652.

Financial Services 1ST / 2ND / 3rd Mortgages. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. If you own a home, weÕll lend you money. ALPINE CREDITS 1.800.587.2161. DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM. Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member. $500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660.

FREE FREE: UGLY WORKING fridge, old flat bedsprings, pieces of plastic 2” pipe and joiners 355-2269 FREE SATELLITE DISH. Pick it up and its yours. 250-304-7554 JOTUL 100 FREESTANDING gas fireplace. b vent. needs new ignitor switch. email: pabloziggy@gmail. com PUPPIES: GOLDEN-RETRIEVER, BLACK Lab, Rottweiler, Border-Collie cross. 9weeks old. Affectionate, smart, beautiful. Accepting donations. 505-0618. HUCKLEBERRIES $5/LB., PRESSURE canner $50, office chair $25, stereo amplifier $35, assorted speakers $30 a pair 250-7756 KROEHLER SOFA AND chair. Brown. Frames are solid, cushions need a little TLC. 352 6970 WANTED 2 PERSON peddle boat call 229-4940 WANTED CORNER COMPUTER desk call 229-4085 DOUBLE LOFT BED - IKEA - Pine $250 Firm 352-0416

ANTIQUE? OAK DINING room table and chairs - good condition $125 - 250 -352-9267 STEEL BED FRAME to support box spring and mattress - double - king $30 250-352-9267 HIDE-A-BED SOFA: TWO seater; opens to double bed. Simmons; reupholstered; sofa like new. Free, except moving expense. Tel. Phil @ 250352-3758. DAY BED, ABOUT six feet long, golden flora design, free. 250-3525004.

Garage Sales MOVING SALE: SEPT. 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., furniture, tools, garden and more. 715 8th St., Nelson. HUGE SALE, 7087 Hwy 3A, Sept. 5,6,7, 8 a.m- ? Antiques and good deals. Don’t miss this one. YARD SALE SAT. Sept 5, 9am 2pm. 714 Hoover St. No early birds please. 509 HOOVER ST Nelson Air conditioner, microwave many items. $1.00 and $2.00 tables. Sept 5th Sat. 10am-2pm

Health & Fitness RADIONICS: A FORM of energetic healing that broadcasts patterns of energy that correspond to the clients body mind and spirit. My passion is the the unlocking of genetic patterns that may cause imbalances. Sheelagh 250-2294241 JOIN THE 21ST CENTURY HEALTH CHALLENGE: A supervised and professionally guided 8 week Detoxification, Rejuvenation and Weight Loss Program. Wednesday nights from September 23rd to November 11th, 7-9 p.m. Investment: $245, call 3520459 ELECTRIC TREADMILL FOR sale Weslo Cadence 815 $130 obo, phone 352-3728 EARLY MORNING QI GONG: Wake up to the experience of Qi, with relaxed movement, gentle stretching, deep breathing and moments of ecstatic stillness. Classes Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 6:50-7:50 a.m. 525 Josephine St., beginning Sept. 15. $65/month. Call 352-0459 WANT TO LOSE weight and keep it off? Herbal Magic can help. Results guaranteed. Call to get our limited time offer. 25% OFF. 1-800-926-4363.

Help Wanted DO YOU LIKE airplanes? Brilliant Aviation at the Castlegar Airport is looking for a full time aircraft fueller. Perfect for someone wanting to learn about aviation as a possible career or a semi retired individual looking to keep busy. FAX resume to 250 365 2217 or email to fueldesk@ brilliantaviation.com Application cutoff September 8

Misc. for Sale GUITAR HERO WORLD tour for wii, 175$ obo, call 1250-359-2957 8 SHEETS 1/2” G2S birch plywood $60/each or $400/ all 250-509-1106 TELUS CELL PHONES for sale (Samsung $10)-(Motorola $40)good condition with chargers Call Tracey at 354-7944 1 KARET DIAMOND ring, asking $1800.00 OBO, paid $5000.00 Phone (250)354-4257 MAJOR LEGO COLLECTION $190. Wooden patio chairs $30. Men’s bikes. Women’s Skis $40. 352-2842 WASHER & DRYER $400.00 Portapotti $75.00 229-4544 FLAT TV $80, microwave $20, older TV $20, Washer&Dryer $50, Sofa $190, Sofa set $95 250-352-9562 1 TICKET FOR Burning Man Festival, Aug. 31-Sept 6. $280. David 250.359.6983 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 ROUND WOOD PICNIC table $35, Obus one down feather bed, twin size $35. Awesome luxury. 354-1784 CEDAR CHEST, DESK, 4 fishing rods, 2 Diawa reels, table and 4 chairs. 250-352-7966 SAW BLADE: 20” and belt driven arbor, fuel tanks 250 gal., power pole trailer. Make an offer. 226-7806 FALL BLOOMING CROCUS bulbs (saffron) mauve colour, $.25 - $.50 depending on size. 352-6762 10X20FT CAR SHELTER. Used two summers. $100obo 509-3333 9-5, 352-2168 eves. LADIES SIZE 9 new professional dancing shoes $110, obo deluxe portable massage table $300 obo 250229-4491 KARLITE VOYAGER CARTOP Carrier. New,Bought Paid $197, Ideal for van or SUV. Sell $100.00 250�� 825-4206 32 X80” EXTERIOR wooden door. White with small window $25 250505-1108 1930S COUCH AND chair, green velvet with wood trim, very good condition, $275 352-6266. VINYL RECORDS, BUY, sell, trade.1000s to choose from. Collectible toys for Sale. 226-6783

��Lost �� & Found � I �� HELP! LOST my late grandma’s sunglasses in a Walmart shopping cart on Tuesday Aug. 18th. 250-3597832 FOUND SPEEDO BATHING suit on August 20th. Contact 352 5123 FOUND: CHILD’S BLUE running bike. 352-3635 FOUND IN JULY: mountain bike. Call 352-9556 to describe. LOST: GREEN DKNY glasses somewhere between lakeside park and bridge. If found please email jbreton@ualberta.ca LOST AT COTTONWOOD Lake blue Tackle box with 4 trays. If found please call 250-352-2174 LOST NIXON WALLET August 20th between Save-on Foods and Lakeside Park areas. Call 250)3544340

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Pets & Livestock

Auto Financing

Cars

Tires/Parts/Other

PRESSURE COOKER - Older “Presto” model. $20.00 Ph. 250-3527144 PROPANE FRIDGE, MCCLARY cookstove, 12’ teepee, flute, banjo, tablesaw, 1990 Toyota pickup 2WD, offers (250)355-2342 RETRO SALE: CLOTHES, furniture, fabric, collectables, Fri, Sept 4, 4-7 pm, 811-7th St. Phone: 3524528 ROLLTOP DESK, GOLF bag, crystal chandelier, tandem bike, 1980’s pub game (Popeye),misc.climbing wall holds/bolts red_tandem@hotmail. com “1998 BOX TENT CAMPER” fits in a 6’ truck box., $1500 firm. Phone 250359-6606 BATHROOM VANITY UNIT- 48” with new American Standard sink and chrome tap. $100 OBO 5513833 COMPUTER- COMPAQ 200GB. XP + MS Office 2007. Flat screen. Perfect student comp. $250 OBO 509-1345 GRAYCO BABY STROLLER $20. Sixty five Catherine Cookson books. Offers 250-352-3933 11-X-BOX AND X-BOX 360 games for sale.Very reasonable Contact Matt 505-3229 ANTIQUE WARDROBE $500, Antique Spanish Armoire $450, Baker’s Rack $100, China Hutch $75 (250) 352-5712 RETAIL CLOTHING RACKSROUND, 4-Way and Spiral Chrome Racks $40-$60 each 250-3529977 CHEST FREEZER APPROX 20c. f Older but works well. Ph. 3523046 SIMAC ELECTRIC PASTA machine and extra attachments, $50; George Foreman grill, $10; ph: 250-3522823 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)3526452 COMPLETE SET RYOBI 18v battery tools, circsaw, recip. saw, drill, vacuum, flashlight, good condition, $120.00 354-3793 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. COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS GET NOTICED! Reach over 11 million readers across Canada each week. Call now, 1-866-669-9222 or email: ads@bccommunitynews.com. SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $3,495.00 - Convert your LOGS TO VALUABLE LUMBER with your own Norwood portable band sawmill. Log skidders also available. www.norwoodsawmills. ca/400t - FREE Information: 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. AT LAST! AN iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/ U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, sulfur, smell, manganese from well water. Since 1957. Phone 1-800-BIG IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com.

LOOKING FOR A paper cutter for 8 1/2 X 11 inch paper. 250-354-4665 SOUTH AMERICAN STYLE handblown drinking glasses, 2-3 producing laying hens, small tub for baby. 226-7880 USED SERGER FOR novice quilter. Please call 505-2128. SWIMMING POOL LADDER needed to step over my stone wall. Cattarina 250-354-3912 LOOKING TO BORROW/BUY/ ACCEPT as a present that old, unused accordion in your attic/basement. 250-352-3131.

NEW CAT CARRIERS. Never used. $25 each. 250-353-2043. WANTED: PERSON TO drive horse from Creston BC to Vancouver BC Will pay. 778-320-5842 NEED AMAZING HOME for 14 year old female cat due to new babies allergies. 250-509-1782 PUPPIES CHIHUAHUA/YORKIE TERRIERS 3 males, 2 females. W/ shots $400 each ready to go Sept.10, call 250-229-4601 LOVING SINGLE MOTHER seeking source of fresh goat milk from healthy, loving goat. Please call 250359-7348 WEST KOOTENAY MOBILE Poultry Abattoir next Butcher Date. Sept.16/09. Fresh organically grown chicken available. 250-3579426

FREE CREDIT CARD / FREE Gas with purchaseÊ$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 1-877-792-0599. Free delivery anywhere. www.autocreditfast. caÊDLN30309. # 1 SUCCESS RATE, nervous about your credit. Need a VISA. We fund on your future not your past. Good or bad credit. www.coastlineautocredit. com or 1-888-208-3205. Free Delivery B.C./Alberta.

2002 ACURA EL 1.7 4 door 5 speed power windows, power locks, keyless entry $9950 352-0532 1979 OLDS OMEGA, runs but better for parts, new tires, new radiator. $200 obo 250-352-0798 92’ BMW 525I BLACK, leather, auto/ manual, 6 speaker stereo, excellent running condition. $5500 551-1502 2003 SX 2.0 exellent gas milage very well maint 126 000 km 352 6931 obo or trade for jeep 2000 TOYOTA COROLLA VE, Gold, 156,000, Reliable and fuel efficient! New brakes, clutch. $7200 354-4476 2003 VW JETTA diesel, 60 mpg, save $$, ac, good cond., $13000 call 250354-2764 1993 SUBARU LOYALE (Wagon). Standard. W/S tires/rims. 4x4. Roof Rack. Runs well. $700. (250)5512684 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.

1984 TOYOTA 4X4 $750 6’4”x4’11” white canopy, $200 3” pipe air/air intercooler $300 250-362-7713 2006 SOUTHLAND 16’ car hauler flatdeck trailer,7000 GVW like new,with NIB 9,500lb winch $ 3,500 229-4474 4-15” RIMS FOR Volvo 240 0r 760. C/W low profile tires and centre caps, $200. 250-226-6947 4 - 205/65R16 toyo go2 winter 95% tread like new $600 obo 250-3549851 1967-72 CHEVROLET FLEET side tail-gate in perfect, rust & dent free condition $375 OBO 352-0044

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Personals

GLASSES, HAND-BLOWN HEAVY Wine and Drinking glasses South American/Mexican Style wanted plus small tub. 226-7880

GET NOTICED & GET RESULTS! Community Classifieds reach up to 11 million readers across Canada. Contact us for a free 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.1888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chat-lines. Local Single Ladies.1-877-804-5381(18+).

RUSTED USED CORRUGATED steel roofing or sheet metal. full sheets or bits. Thierry 250-8252014 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 distiller for sale. Fred @ 352-2129, fdr@netidea.com WANTED: SM. FRIDGE, propane stove, kitchen cabinets, used tin roofing, dresser, insulation, old decking/siding 250-3528444 WANTED, WORKING ELECTRIC mower for reasonable price and 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 sq.metal tubing, 8ft lengths. (250)354-1103

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MARSHALL MG100HDFX GUITAR amp with 4x10 Marshall speaker cab $350 250-354-4182 NELSON SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING starts Monday, September 14, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. in the Central School gym (811 Stanley St, Nelson). Beginners welcome ñ first class free. info: June 250-352-1836 or Kathy 250-359-7545. MUSIC LESSONS: KEYBOARD/ piano, accordion, mandolin. All ages. Diverse styles. 352-1917 BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES in Nelson! (Sept.22 - Oct.29) Tuesdays: Jive, Thursdays: Salsa (Beginner Classes @ 6:15pm) Singles & couples welcome! Class sizes limited. Pre-registration only ($85/person) Call 250-352-0013 VERY GOOD FULL size violin for sale, includes bow, case, stand, music, $1200 Call 250-3529596 BRAND NEW BEHRINGER 1000w PA. Speakers, stands, and head. $1000 barely used 509-1032 frelysium@yahoo.ca

Other SHERPA FOR HIRE. 100 lbs max, any terrain any altitude. $135 per day BLACK-LAB, GOLDEN RETRIEVER, border-collie & rottie cross. Smart. Attentive. Gentle. Accepting donations. 505-0618 EXPERIENCED, COMPETENT TRUCK driver for moving condo contents, Nelson to Victoria, late Sept. References. (250)505-5583 BABY GEAR FOR sale. Baby Bjorn carrier, bouncy chair, girls shoes, and much more. 250-352-9267 LOST: GREEN DKNY glasses somewhere between lakeside park and bridge. If found please email jbreton@ualberta.ca 1995 CAMPION BOWRIDER, Kootenay Edition, 4.3 Yamaha, Yacht Club trailer, extras, $10,000, 250 825-4356 ARE YOU A fluent Mandarin speaker living between New Denver and Slocan Park? Call Daphne at 250355-2854.

Boats 1991 SEA RAY Ski Ray with trailer, newer engine, new canopy, needs interior. Asking $7500.00 250-3543581 CEDARSTRIP CANOE. BEAUTIFUL 18ft handmade canoe for sale. Ideal for lake & touring. 450$ Call 250352-0768 SAILBOAT 23’, SLEEPS 4, fully camperised, catch the wind, great for lake $6000obo. 250-229-4939 WANTED: 50 HP outboard motor, in good running condition. Call 250505-4592 KAYAK RIVERRUNNER $250 OBO, Craftsman radial arm saw 10” $150 250-226-7990 1976 21’CAMPION BOAT plus trailer runs but need some tlc $3500 #250229-2144 23FT SPENCER CABIN Cruiser I/O V6, kicker, wood/FG, Extras, trailer, runs great $3400 250-229-4412 CLIPPER TRIPPER CANOE. 17.5 ft long. Very stable. Great condition. $950 obo. 250-352-0

Services HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE. MATURE born and raised local available for house, pet and yard care. 250-5050105 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 250-357-9635 MAN WITH TRUCK demo, cleanup, new construction, concrete, decks, good rates Call Mike 250-352-2889 or 250-354-7378 ORCA TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 5050612. LOREN MAZEREEUW FINE WOODWORKING MAZWOODWORKING.COM (250) 509-1106 Custom: Stairs, Mantels, Cabinetry, Built-ins

Cars 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. 3552872 1992 NISSAN 240 SX LE 140 000 Km leather roof 5-speed beautiful $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 90 HUNDAI EXCEL Hatchback, 120,000km on engine, not driven last 3 years, good running order, red $950 825-0168 1995 NEON NEEDS timing belt tensor. Excellent shape. $500 OBO. Khy 250-352-0327 1999 SUBARU OUTBACK: 5spd, well-maintained, summer and winter tires. $6000 obo. 250-352-1371. 2002 FORD FOCUS, very well maintained, 159000 km, winter tires on rims, $4200, call 352-2194.

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 MEC SINGLE BIKE Trailer w/2 hitch blocks $225obo, MEC child carrier backpack, $80obo 352-7401

Thank You THE CANADIAN RED Cross would like to Thank the sponsors of the W Kootenay Symposium 4 Youth for helping to make the Symposium a huge success! Columbia Basin Trust, Heritage Credit Union, Mountain FM and Selkirk College.

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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.

RVs 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. SUPER-LIGHT CAMPER FOR small truck. no leaks, or mold, priced to sell, only $500. (250)505-6600. 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 KAWASAKI KLR 650. 9300km, rear cargo rack w/hard case. Priced to sell $4900. (250)505-6600. 2006 HONDA CRF250R $5300, 2002 xr50r $1000, excellent condition. adult & kids gear for sale. 250-352-3526 DOUBLE SNOWMOBILE/ATV TRAILER, tilt, 8’x10’, Salt Guard, LED lights, well built steel trailer $700 250-359-6970

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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 1993 MAZDA MPV: VGC, needs TLC, 165K $875 obo, 354-8512 2007 4X4 FORD ranger, 50000 km. Buy it for $15,500 phone 250-3596606 1993 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, well maintained, new battery, winter tires on rims low km, $1800 352-0077 1997 FORD CUBEVAN, 7.3L turbo diesel, 248kms, 20’ box, excellent condition $7900 obo Nelson 1-778241-4572. 1993 FORD CUBEVAN, 7.3L diesel, 222,000 kms, 16’ box, roll-up door $5900 obo Nelson 1-250-303-0891. 1992 DODGE FULL window van 3/4 ton $995.00 250- 354-4782 2009 TOYOTA RAV4 Sport, 21,000km, automatic, fully loaded, leather, V4(2.5L), forest pearl(green), mint, $32,500obo, 352-2245. 2003 CHEVY 1500 4x4, regular cab, longbox, 134,000 kms, runs excellent $5900 Nelson cell 1-250-303-0641 1996 PATHFINDER. STANDARD, 4X4, fully loaded, excellent condition, 186000 km. $5900. (250)551-2481.

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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. 250-5055201 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

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House Sitting

Rentals

Rentals Wanted

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL, QUIET and responsible couple looking for a place Sept-Jan, contact Daniel Goldsmith at chooseyourmetaphor@gmail.com

HOUSEMATE WANTED: ROOM for rent in house with 28yr. old. with mobility difficulties. Rent in exchange for minimal support, 250-229-5742 2 BEDROOM MOBILE in Balfour. N/S, Pets negotiable $650/month + utilities (includes heat). Rentals@NelsonRealty. ca 250-352-2100 BEAUTIFUL, BRAND-NEW 3BDRM, 2.5 bath townhouse lower Fairview, views. N/S, $1,500/mo. + 530-9263811 (US) or sas@dcn.org. 1 BDRM APARTMENT on high street. w/d. Pet ok. Available Sept 1. 750+ utilities. 354 4182 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 NEW BEACHFRONT BACHELOR suite, 30 seconds to sandy beach, Nelson 7 mins. Everything included 825-6029 DOWNTOWN, PRIVATE, 1BDRM apt., heritage, part. furnished incl: utilities, parking. Clean, quiet, np/ns $898/mo 352-5757 3BDRM, 2BATH, DUPLEX, 2 level uphill, sunny. NS/NP, W/D hook up available Oct. 1 $1300 +utilities 3520091 WINLAW 2BR MOBILE, f/s, w/d, a/ c. Covered cedar deck/carport. N/S. $750/mo. Available Sept. 15. 250-2267967 TRAILER FOR RENT, Six-mile on lake,new appliances/furnished, 800/ monthly, Call 354-1850 or Email: nelsontrailer@yahoo.ca COZY 2 BEDROOM cabin on the beach. Spectacular views, deck, $925+ Available September-June 2010. 250352-0766. 2 BEDROOM FURNISHED main floor, Fairview house, Oct 1-April 30 Reasonable rent. Leave message 250354-4003 4 BR 2 Bath house to rent in Nelson’s Fairview area. N/S. Avail Oct 1 Mar 31 with option to extend lease. Fridge, stove, W/D. $1600/mo + utilities. References required. 604-8733337 4 BEDROOM 3 bathroom house, close to downtown available Sept. 1st, $1550 250-352-3370 reference req. REQUIRE 2 BDRM furnished September 1st in house/apt./etc. for 2 Selkirk 10th St. students. email: audrathgeber@shaw.ca 3 BEDROOM HOME in Uphill available for 1-year lease September 1st. Renovated, wood floors, large deck, very clean, sunny, quiet. Lovely space. 1400 (+utilities). W/D, dishwasher. No smoking, no dogs (sorry). References. uphillnelsonhome@gmail.com or 3520560. BLEWETT 3BDRM, FURNISHED main floor. Mature, n/s, n/d, n/p, 5 min to Nelson. $1000 +utilities. Sept. 1 505-2060

100SQ FT DOWNTOWN Nelson. Suitable for multiple professions, street front access, lots ofo parking. Quiet. 250-352-0077 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 : 250551-3015 3 FEMALES LOOKING for 3/4 bedroom house to rent in town Sept 1st $1200-$1600 phone: 250-3541492 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 WORKING COUPLE SEARCHING for a 2-3 bedroom house in or close to Nelson. Please phone 250-825-9551 if you can help. We can paint and do small maintenance. Also interested in rent to own.250-825-9551 CAREGIVER, HORTICULTURALIST, RESPECTFUL, 40+ woman with well behaved sm/dog and cat seeks housing ASAP. Loves yard-work, seniors, children, willing to help to offset rent. Trina 505-5514 or 250-666-0561

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 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 2-BR APARTMENT FOR Sale. Reduced to $189,000. Living room garden patio access, quiet. 250-3529769, www.nelsonhome.ca 2BDRM, 1BATH, HARDWOOD floors, fenced yard, very cute. 1 block from Baker St., private sale $228,000 250-352-6266 WILDERNESS PARADISE JUST Minutes from Nelson. Surrounded by the West Arm Park. 1,900 sq.ft 3-4 bdr. home on 3.5 acres share of a 160-acre land coop. 2.8km 4x4 access, no bank mortgage. 250-3552206 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

Rentals 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. 250-352-6911. 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 1 BDRM IN quiet house for a mature tenant. Includes bathroom and cooking area. N/P, N/S, $500 oincludes utilities 352-3400

Rentals Commercial STUDIO SPACES FOR rent. Must See! Baker Street exposure potential. Range from $200-400. info@factorystudios.ca 250.505.1870

RESPONSIBLE QUIET CLEAN 40+ gentleman seeks affordable accommodation in town. Helpful, great cook. Aaron 352-9876 URGENT! 2 BDRM home for family of 3, with clean, well behaved, senior dog and cat. 250-719-7578 or 250-8092210 FEMALE/MALE ROOMMATES NEED housing ASAP in town or near transit. Income guaranteed, Linda 250-3529876 SINGLE MOM, 2 boys, requires affordable accommodation, loves gardening. Responsible, clean, references available. Dorothy 250-3529876

Shared Accom. FOR QUIET STUDENT or Employed; Room in Lower Fairview $400. August 1 NS/NP (250) 352-6779 MOTHER AND DAUGHTER with land, cabins and interests to share (gardening, raw food, compassionate communication, Vipassana Meditation, Healing, Earth Shelter Building) located between Slocan Village and Valhalla Park. Contact offgridcabin@gmail.com or 250-2267311 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

Steel Buildings STEEL BUILDING SALE!.... PRICED TO SELL! Canadian manufacturer. Quick delivery. Final Clearance. 25X40 $5,990. 30X40 $6,900. 35X50 $9,750. 40X60 $11,600. 48x90 $23,400. Ends optional. OTHERS! 1-800-668-5422. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers.

Local Crime Stoppers moves office to Nelson Police Dept. The phone lines are open and waiting to take tips from the public on solving crimes in the West Kootenay/Boundary. As part of a co-ordinated regional effort with the RCMP, the Nelson Police Department has taken a turn in providing office space and some IT support to enable Crime Stoppers to set up shop in Nelson, serving the area from Midway to Balfour, Nakusp to the U.S. border. The Crime Stoppers Program is volunteerbased and has experienced tremendous success across North America, being

active in British Columbia since 1985. Crime Stoppers tips pour in daily across the country with information on everything from graffiti and vandalism to grow ops and drug trafficking, illegal weapons, stolen property, robberies and homicides. Often, a Crime Stoppers tip is the only thing that puts the police on the trail to making an arrest and solving a crime. Anonymity is guaranteed, because identities of callers are never revealed, and cash rewards are payable not through the police, but through Crime

Stoppers. Crime Stoppers needs a small funding stream to be effective, in order to pay fixed costs, training, advertising and payment of tips. Surprisingly, only a small percentage of tipsters (under 10 per cent) are seeking a reward. Businesses and individuals who are able to donate to the program are encouraged to contact Jack Fisher at 359-7306. If you have information about any crime in the West Kootenay/Boundary, please call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). – submitted

Nominate a biz or organization that is accessible and inclusive Do you know of a Nelson-serving business, club or organization that goes above and beyond to be accessible and inclusive to individuals with disabilities? Here is an opportunity to nominate a local gem that goes the extra mile to reach out to every member of the community. A business or club or organization can be accessible and inclusive in any of the following ways: • Physically accessible so all patrons can enter and enjoy the shopping experience by getting around with ease and feeling welcome; • Hiring individuals with any kind of disability and offering a supportive work place;

• Providing a service or products that benefit people with a disability such as delivery service or shopping online; • Training employees about disability issues or how to serve customers with a disability; • Supporting local recreational, cultural or community events or teams that benefit individuals with disabilities. People who want to nominate an organization can send an email with a short paragraph about the business, organization or club describing how they are accessible or inclusive to people with disabilities by Tuesday, Sept. 15. They should be sent to Alison Roy at aldech@shaw.ca, or call 551-4732. – submitted

Briefly Guided tours of the Kokanee salmon spawning

Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park The Kokanee salmon have returned to the creeks of their birth to spawn. These brightly coloured fish are landlocked sockeye salmon which have adapted to spending their entire life in freshwater. The eggs are deposited in the golf-ball sized gravel and grow over the winter. The redfish die shortly after spawning. As spring

advances and stream flow increases, the tiny fry emerge from the gravel at night and travel down to the lake to hide from predators in the wetland nursery provided by the shoreline. They live in the lake for three years before returning to the creeks of their birth to spawn. Kokanee Creek Park is 19 kilometres east of Nelson on Highway 3. The pathway is wheelchair and stroller accessible. The local schools in the Columbia Basin must make advance bookings through the visitor centre at 825-4723.

Skateboarding lessons

Thursdays, starting Sept. 10, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Nelson and District Youth Centre, 608 Lake St. The next set of Nelson and District Youth Centre skate lessons start next week and run every Thursday afternoon. Youth will learn about balance, positioning, pushing, stopping, kick turns, drop-ins and more. Space is limited, everyone must pre-register. $50 for six lessons. For more information, contact the youth centre at 352-5656.

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HOMES & GARDENS Parents, stay sane this September The beginning of Tip three, prepare the September always feels night before: Even though like you’re running around it feels like you have no in a fog of chaos. Mornings time or energy the night at your house remind you before, I can almost promof a scene from a mummy ise you: it’s worse the next movie: everyone running morning. Do what you around unravelling at the can the night before to seams with their brains make your morning run removed. smooth, i.e.: make lunch, So what are the secrets set the table for breakJen Heale to staying human during fast, fill and set the coffee this episode of chaos? maker, and pack the kids Tip one, write to-do backpacks or diaper bag. lists: Write out simple Tip four, keep up with Tip two, schedule: Use checklists for yourself. a calendar big enough to laundry. Explain what can Keep them in sight and be write in your activities, be warn again and what diligent at completing the whether that’s a wall cal- constitutes dirty laundry tasks. When to-do items endar, day-timer, or both. and only “dirty” items are written down, they’re If scheduling for the fam- should end up in the hameasier to schedule or dele- ily, use a larger calendar pers. Teach the kids to gate to others and it keeps and colour code to dif- help with laundry. Stop your mind free. Any to-do ferentiate between fam- the “sock war” and give item that comes into your ily members or activities/ each person a mesh linhead, write it down so events. Have your family gerie bag for their dirty you don’t forget. It feels get in the habit of check- socks. Ta-da, zip it up, fantastic when you check ing the calendar and writ- throw it in, and no more items off. ing events down. sorting. Jen Heale is the owner of Neat-Organizing and Decluttering Service and a member of POC (Professional Organizers of Canada). You may contact Jen directly with organizing questions to organized@neatnelson.com or 551-NEAT(6328).

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14th Annual Fat Tire Festival Friday, Sept. 18 to Sunday, Sept. 20 The festival is held in memorial of the late Cam Alexander who lost his life in a biking accident. Everyone is welcome and there are events and races for all ages. On Friday afternoon from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. racers sign up for the crosscountry race on Saturday and the Crit race Friday evening at 6 p.m. There’ll be a costume parade from Gerick’s starting at 5:30 p.m. On Saturday, Sept. 19 there will be two cross-country races, one 22 kilometres long and one 40 kilometres long with a mass start at the Selkirk College Silverking Campus. The race starts at 9 a.m. followed by awards later that morning and early afternoon.

At 2:30 p.m. there will be a kids crosscountry race for ages nine to 12 years at Saint Mary’s Hall. To sign up for the downhill race, go to Sacred Ride around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday to register. Sunday will kick off with a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and then mandatory practice runs begin for the downhillers. The downhill race starts at 11 a.m. as does the Wee Ones grass course. There will also be a kids’ cross-country race for six to eight year olds and a kids’ downhill for nine to 12 year olds. For more information visit one of the bike shops, see the club’s website at http://nelsoncyclingclub.blogspot. com or contact the organizers at fishskis@shaw.ca. – submitted

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All Kids Count Golf Event Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. at Granite Pointe Golf Club, 1123 West Richards St. The Kootenay Kids Society and the Nelson Area Kaoma Alliance (NAKA) are teaming up for the second annual All Kids Count Golf Event. The event features two hole-in-one cash prizes – $10,000 sponsored by Jackson’s Hole and Grill and $5,000 sponsored by Investor’s Group. There will be prizes for all the teams and puttoff’s too. The event also features a breakfast buffet, snacks,

a dinner and 18 holes of golf at Granite Pointe Golf Club. The cost is $100 per person and four people per team. Organizers can put people on a team if they don’t have one. The event is a best ball scramble. The Kootenay Kids Society is a non-profit agency that serves families with children zero to six years of age in all aspects of their lives. These funds will assist in all the programming that they offer, from childcare to family playgroups, to physio and

occupational therapies. NAKA, also a non-profit group, aims at creating global equality by working with a community in Africa. The funds will be used to bring fresh clean water to a community school for orphans in the heart of rural Zambia. To register for this event call Granite Pointe at 352-5913. For more information call Isabelle at 352-6678 ext 226 or check out the website at www.kootenaykids.ca. All forms can be downloaded from this site. – submitted

Briefly Women’s Centre AGM

Thursday, Sept. 10, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Nelson Senior’s Centre, 717 Vernon St. The West Kootenay Women’s Centre is having their annual general meeting. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, contact 352-9916.

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