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INSIDE RDCK funds alt. power study Regional district sets aside $30,000 to find renewable energy options in the region. PAGE 3

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10,000 pounds of grains and lentils were sailed from the southern tip of Kootenay Lake to Nelson. The grain was grown by Crestonarea farmers who are part of the Kootenay Grain Community Supported Agriculture project, now in its second year. Matt Lowe helped start the project as a response to challenges to food supply and rising fuel prices. “We thought that by growing our own food staples in the region we could really help with those problems.” Lowe found several farmers in the Creston area to take part

ing some of the grain over. Last year four boats brought 5,000 pounds of grain. This year, 11 boats made the trip and they �� brought roughly 10,200 pounds �� of grain and lentils to members � �� of the grain project in Nelson. �� Another 40,000 pounds will be �� brought over by truck.�� Blackmore says going the �� by �� lake is a great alternative to burning fuel to make over �� it�� Canada’s highest highway pass on Highway 3. �� Both Lowe and Blackmore are CHRIS SHEPHERD optimistic they’ll be able to bring Keith Huscroft tosses a sack of grain to Drew Gailius at the Kuskanook Marina more grain over by boat next on Saturday, Oct. 17. The two are a few of the farmers who grew crops for the year. Kootenay Grain Community Supported Agriculture project. ��

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October 21, 2009

Public input on Greyhound route cuts Bus company wants to cut eight trips from Nelson-Kelwona route by Chris Shepherd Public outcry over proposed changes to Greyhound bus service led the company to back off the severity of the cuts they want and also caused the industry regulator to hold a public meeting in Nelson to hear people’s thoughts on the matter. The Passenger Transportation Board will hold a public meeting on Thursday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m. at the Hume Hotel. People who want to speak at the meeting have to register by Friday, Oct. 23. They can do so by contacting the board by phone at (250) 953-3777, fax at (250) 953-3788 or email at ptboard@gov.bc.ca. This summer, the Greyhound Canada Transportation Group asked the transportation board if it could halve service to the West Kootenays, dropping the minimum number of trips into and out of the region from 28 trips per week to

14. Changes to inter-city bus schedules have to be approved by the transportation board. The news prompted a strong response from bus users and the City of Nelson and Regional District of Central Kootenay. Both governments said residents rely on bus service and the cuts would be a hardship. Greyhound responded to the feedback and is now asking to drop eight runs off its schedule. The company now wants to offer one trip in each direction a day and six others as the schedule demands for a total 20 trips between Nelson and Kelowna. Jan Broocke, director and secretary of the transportation board, said those comments prompted the upcoming public meeting. The transportation board will use the information from the public meetings (several others are scheduled for other Kootenay communities) to decide whether to approve or deny the Greyhound application.

News From Japan to Nelson Cultural exchange grew out of Second World War, Nelson youth invited to Japan by Chris Shepherd An annual cultural exchange between a Japanese town and Nelson that has its roots in the Second World War wrapped up with a dinner and cultural games, songs and dances at the Hume Hotel. Seventeen students, aged 13 and 14, visited the Kootenays for one week from Onagawa, Japan. They stayed with local families to help them learn about Canadian culture before going to Vancouver to visit several Olympic sites in the city. This fall marked the fourth year students from Onagawa visited Nelson. The exchange traces its roots to the fact one of the last Canadian soldiers to die in the Second World War called Nelson his home and died in Onagawa’s bay. Lt. Robert Hampton Gray’s exploits so impressed the Japanese they erected a monument to him. Nelson also has a monument to the pilot, located just in front of the Canada Post office at

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Teens from Japan and Nelson mingle during the farewell dinner that ended an exchange between Japan and Nelson.

514 Vernon St. When the Japanese monument was seen several years ago by Canadian Forces, it led to the first visit, which focussed on peace and respect between the two countries. “Now we have another reason to visit,” Mitsuru Sato told the host families, organizers and Mayor John Dooley at the farewell dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 14. “Our deeper relationship and

cultural exchange.” Sato was one of the chaperones for the students that included teachers, municipal staff and members of the public from the ocean-side city in Japan. The exchange gives Onagawa students a chance to “be capable people and contribute to Onagawa’s future by learning international views,” Sato said. Sato extended an invitation to Nelson’s stu-

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CPR deal could finally arrive City and chamber of commerce optimistic empty train station could be handed over to chamber in the next few weeks by Chris Shepherd Those working on a deal to have the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce take ownership of the empty train station at the end of Baker Street hesitate to say they’re close to a deal, but it looks like the years-long negotiations might soon come to a close. Tom Thomson, executive director of the chamber, says discussions with Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. to transfer the 109year-old building to the chamber are close to completion. Mayor John Dooley has also had encouraging talks with CPR. Dooley spoke to officials from CPR while at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention earlier this month. They anticipated clearing up the details in the next two to three weeks, Dooley says. “We were very impressed with the response we had from [CP Rail official] Dave Corvall and his partners at CP Rail.” Once the chamber gets the

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Mayor John Dooley says recent talks with CPR officials indicate the abandoned station could soon be transferred to the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce.

station they’ll have to begin an extensive renovation of the building that’s been empty for the past 22 years. The roof is an immediate concern and last winter the chamber covered part of the roof where water was leaking in with a tarp. Thomson says the basic structure of the station is sound and

the roof is key to keeping it that way. Renovations are expected to come with a $5.3 million price tag. This summer the chamber received a $100,000 grant for a feasibility study on how to renovate the building. That study is nearly complete and has allowed the chamber to fine tune their cost estimates.

The chamber has grant applications into various local trusts and federal programs and Thomson says the train station is a good candidate to take advantage of some federal stimulus spending. “We feel we have a really good case for immediate, shovel ready project and job creation,” says Thomson.

Dooley says the CPR station is the final piece needed to develop Baker Street’s west end. Building owners in the area have already renovated their buildings and there’s “enormous” potential in the CPR station. Combined with plans to move the main transit exchange (currently at Ward and Baker Street) to the train station, the west-end of Baker Street would be revitalized, Dooley says. “I think it will be a very lively part of town,” says Dooley. “It’ll really boost that whole section of town and street our main street longer than it is right now.” The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce has been in talks with CPR to take over the 109-year-old train station for several years and there have been several false starts on the project over the years. Preliminary plans for the station include office space for the chamber of commerce, business space and a visitor information centre.

RDCK finds $30K for renewable energy study Regional government follows through with looking for local power projects potential in the region by Chris Shepherd The regional district’s general affairs committee has recommended the rural government use $30,000 to study how it might get into the renewable energy business. While the recommendation, approved the committee’s Thursday, Oct. 8 meeting, has yet to go before a regular RDCK board of directors meeting, both the committee and the board have the same members, so a change in voting is unlikely. The recommendation says the regional district will use $30,000 to hire a consultant “to examine how the RDCK can par-

ticipate in the renewable from logging operations), Dooley delivered to the energy opportunities that solar power, wind power RDCK this summer. That abound within this region- or hydroelectricity. report met with some al district.” The mayor said it is opposition from Ramona The money was origi- important the RDCK get Faust, director for Area E, nally earmarked to hire an the information so it can who was concerned about accounting consultant but make informed decisions public input being includRDCK staff had already in the future. ed in the RDCK’s work decided they could do the “It puts us in a posi- and the priority given to work themselves. tion where if we can iden- environmental issues. Mayor John Dooley, tify the opportunities that Dooley also met with who spoke in favour of the are out there, we actually some heated questions �� empha�� recommendation, know about them ahead from some of his own sized the motion� is about of time.” councillors after the report �� renewable energy, not just The Glacier/Howser came out. Councillor independent power proj- power project is a prime Kim Charlesworth grilled �� ects. example of that, Dooley Dooley over the report, “The idea is we’ll start said. Local governments challenging him on where �� looking at other opportu- could have got the water any power would be used nities around other sourc- licence on that creek but (would it be used locally or es of energy,” said Dooley. they didn’t know it was a sold to a company like BC Those sources could be candidate for run-of-river Hydro) and whether the �� cogeneration plants (which generating project. RDCK was “leaping onto produce heat and electricThe Oct. 8 recommen- the IPP bandwagon.” ity by burning wood waste dation rose out of a report Dooley said the time

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for public input will come after the initial renewable energy assessment happens. “That’s when we would get into the initial consultation piece with our directors and our communities.” The $30,000 recommendation from the general affairs committee meeting isn’t enough to find all the answers, said Dooley, but it’s enough to get them started finding opportunities. “Most people are now starting to recognize that if the private sector can build these projects and make money on them, then this is a revenue stream that we’re missing out on.”

Briefly Canada Post office celebrates 120 years

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 11:30 a.m. at the Canada Post Office, 514 Vernon St. Postal service in Nelson started in 1889 when a curious CPR worker found a pile of mail left behind by miners, hoping whoever found them would disburse the letters. Twelve years later an official post office was built at 502 Vernon St. (now the home of Touchstones Nelson). Today, 30 employ�� ees serve the area under � �� superintendent Heather Clouston. �� On Wednesday, Oct. 28 the post office is holding a customer appreciation day �� to celebrate 120 years of postal service in Nelson. There will be door prizes and a cake cutting at 11:30 a.m.

Nelson Nordic Ski Club Ski Swap, Annual General Meeting & Pre-Season Membership Drive

Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the Nelson Rod and Gun Club (701 Railway Street, Nelson)

Drop off items for sale between 9 and 10 am Annual General Meeting: 10-11 am. Anyone attending the AGM will be the ﬁrst to the Ski Swap.

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Same location! New times! At the Nelson Trading Co., 402 Baker St. Thurs. to Sat. Oct. 29-31, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm (Swap Meet) Sun. Nov. 1, 11 am - 2 pm

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October 21, 2009

‘Prepare for the worst’ Highway police unit ask drivers to start thinking about winter driving now by Chris Shepherd Cool weather and impending snow has police asking motorists to get ready before the snow flies. Sgt. Fred Mansveld says 12 per cent of all crashes in the Kootenays happen in November and weather and speed are often the cause. “The bad weather is coming,” says Mansveld, a member of the Integrated Road Safety Unit. “Don’t wait for the snow before putting on winter tires.” Good winter tires are key to safe winter driving, Mansveld says. He wants drivers to make sure their tires have the mountain and snowflake symbol on them, which

shows they’re true snow tires and not all-season tires. “All-seasons just don’t cut it.” Good equipment is only part of how Mansveld wants people to prepare for winter. He says drivers have to slow down and keep their distance from each other on the roads. If drivers find themselves skidding or sliding, Mansveld says people should ease off the gas, gently apply the brakes and steer in the direction they want to go. Too often people panic and stomp on the brakes right away, Mansveld says. That panic can have dire consequences. “Our geography is very unfor-

giving,” Mansveld says. Unlike the prairies, where going off the road could mean ending up in a field, in the Kootenays it could mean hitting a rock wall, going over a steep embankment or ending up in the river. The Integrated Road Safety Unit, which draws on officers from the RCMP and Nelson Police Department, will start road safety checks soon so Mansveld advises drivers to have tires in good condition on and to make sure their lights are working. Mansveld also asks drivers to take all the snow off their vehicles and let their windows defrost before driving.

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Const. Chuck Brind’Amour, left, and Sgt. Fred Mansveld inspect some of the steep terrain in the West Kootenays. The geography of the region makes it important to have good winter tires, says Sgt. Mansveld.

‘Housing need is desperate’

Community discussion on homelessness shows social service providers and homeless want housing no matter what housing problems last a solution. The spirit of the eve- discussed at the forum week but it made one At one point members ning was captured by a including renovating the A forum on homeless- thing abundantly clear, of the audience and the man who got up to speak previously mentioned �� panel �� – which included who started off by tell- Mount St. Francis buildness didn’t solve Nelson’s people are desperate for John Dooley, ing the audience he was ing, working on the empty � Mayor �� Randy Thiessen, a Mental homeless and had lived Selkirk College dorms and Addictions in the woods surrounding and even finding a way �� Health �� team leader with the Nelson this summer. The to turn some rental units Health Authority man said he doesn’t care into cheap starter homes �� Interior �� (IHA) and Klee Hunter, about ºasbestos. “Just for people to get into the manager of Stepping give me a roof above housing market. Stones and Ward Street my head!” he said to the Regardless of what the �� Place – talked about vari- applause of the�� crowd. answer is, Dooley said �� ous buildings in Nelson Hunter echoed the the solution to the home�� that are empty. Mount St. man’s comments. As less problem will have to Francis, the closed hospi- manager of Nelson’s low- be a regional one. That’s �� tal was put forward as a cost housing and emer- because Nelson has �� place that could take in gency shelter, she sees the many resources like lawthe homeless. people without homes all yers and health specialWhile Dooley pointed the time and she implored ists that draws people to �� out the challenges of the people to act quickly. Nelson from as far away � �� building (asbestos in the “I want the communi- as Nakusp, he said. �� walls and lead pipes) those ty to pick a solution and Dooley said the solu�� health hazards weren’t drive and just go with it,” tion to homelessness has �� enough to deter some Hunter said. to include those compeople at�� the forum. Several ideas were munities surrounding �� by Chris Shepherd

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Nelson. Pastor Jim Reimer of the Kootenay Christian Fellowship agreed a solution needs the involvement of local governments. He knows of groups in Castlegar and Trail that are working on the same problems as groups in Nelson. All of those groups are looking to the province for help, Reimer said, which is a mistake. The local governments like those municipalities and the RDCK have the skills and resources, the pastor said. “The heck with the provincial government. Let’s build a structure at cost and get people into it,” said Reimer. “Let’s take care of ourselves.”

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Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Slocan Park Hall, 3036 Hwy. 6, Friday, Oct. 23, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the �� beside the Slocan Park Co-op Nelson Municipal Library basement The Slocan Valley Recreation �� The Youth Employment Resource will be kicking off the winter sport �� Centre is offering a Work Walk & �� swap season with one of the longest �� Volunteer Fair. running winter sports swaps in the �� Local individuals in various region. �� careers and businesses will be �� avail�� Every type of winter sporting �� able during this time for Youth (15 goods can be either brought to sell �� to �� 30) to stop by and ask questions at the event or hopefully found about their career/business and how there including: snowboards, skis ��got to this place in the individual (cross-country and downhill), skates, �� their career, �� recommendations and boots, all types of bindings, poles, skills they are looking for on a sports clothing, sleds and more. All �� resume. items brought to the event should �� At this same time YERC will be in good working condition. �� hold a Volunteer Fair at the Nelson Equipment being entered in the Municipal Library basement. The swap can be dropped off from 9:15 �� Volunteer Fair will showcase various a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the hall, or opportunities available at the many dropped off by arrangement before �� non-profit organizations in Nelson, that day. �� and how you can get involved.�� Pay-outs or unsold equipment �� Youth are encouraged to pick up must be picked up between 12 p.m. �� a passport and chat with employers/ and 12:30 p.m. Ten per cent of �� non-profits to receive stamps. the selling price goes to the Slocan �� With five stamps or more the Valley Recreation Commission, to a �� youth will be entered for $500 �� in maximum of $20 per item. �� Admission to the event is a nonPlease proof for accuracy then phone, fax or emailprizes. with any changes or an approval. �� For more information, call the perishable item for the Slocan Food �� Youth sales@expressnews.bc.ca Employment Resource Bank. Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250.352.5075 • Email: Centre at 352-5656, or visit www. For more information contact the �� The Express is not responsible for any errorsyerc.ca, after the off. or client stop byhas 608 signed Lake St.�� rec office at 226-0008.

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Basic genealogy series

Begins Saturday, Oct. 24, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon St. This is a four-part series of family history workshops. Conceived and developed by local researchers Pat Rogers and Touchstones archivist Shawn Lamb, the series includes an introductory session on starting out to find ancestors and identifies resources availably locally. That is followed by two sessions on specific areas of research including tracing immigrants who travelled by ship and finding ancestors who served in the military, with additional information on copyright and ethical research. The series winds up with a problem-solving clinic. The series runs on Saturdays Nov. 28, Jan. 30 and Feb. 27. The series costs $40 for members and $50 for non-members. Pre-register at the Touchstones Nelson front desk. For further information contact the Shawn Lamb Archives from Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 352-9813 (ext. 1-268).

Opinions & Letters Editorial Look into renewable energy opportunities, but go carefully The RDCK has found $30,000 to study “renewable energy opportunities” and we’re encouraged by this development, but we hope the rural government will take into account the passionate opposition to water-based power projects as it assesses the opportunities. We think it’s a good idea for our local government to get into a power project provided the environmental concerns are answered to the satisfaction of those people who stand to be most affected by the project. We think it’s a good idea provided whatever project the Regional District of Central Kootenay decided to embark on truly has a small or zero carbon footprint. We are confident the RDCK can do these things and we think the outcome would give our region a long-term investment in the future. Mayor John Dooley wrote a report for the RDCK this summer, advocating for an exploration of renewable power production opportunities for the RDCK. When the money was found to hire a consultant, Dooley said the private companies have found a way to make money off these projects so there must be a way a local government could find a way to bring in more money. More money for the RDCK means more money to provide services. Whatever project the RDCK finds, there has to be that benefit for the taxpayer. Also whoever gets the power (providing its locals) should get rates that are as good as now or better. In Dooley’s report this summer, he wrote about exploring the possibilities with groups like the Columbia Basin Trust and local energy companies. We must admit to some reservations about a publicprivate partnership. If we’re going to invest the money, taxpayer money, then we should have control over the project. Any project on the scale the RDCK would likely get involved in would have some costs. We need to know exactly what those are before we commit ourselves. Another concern we have is will our local governments have to borrow money to make it happen. That alone may be reason enough to not enter into a project. The longterm costs of borrowing money has to be factored in and explained to West Kootenay residents.

Fish Heads & Flowers Flowers to all those that helped to make our local hiking trail, firstly, continue to exist and secondly, to be so impressive and accessible.– Happy hikers Fish Heads to drivers who think stop signs are yields and don’t look for pedestrians! – PO’d pedestrian Flowers to the wonderful man who leaves love notes under my pillow. You bring sunshine into every day. – The love of your life! Fish Heads to yclists who barrel around the blind corner on the

waterfront walkway without considering there might be children in their path. – Let’s cooperate Flowers to the wonderful person who cares for me when my family can’t. You are my home away from home. – Happy dog Fish Heads “To the Sad Shopper” who told the guy to shut of his car because it was idling. Who do you think you are to”tell”someone to shut off his car? You are lucky all he did was swear at you. – Mind Your Own Business

Send us your Fish Heads and Flowers! All submissions to the Express Fish Heads and Flowers section will be considered provided that no one is identified in the text or signature, all signatures are anonymous, and the submission is both concise and written in good taste. We reserve the right to withhold publication of submissions if these standards are not satisfied. To submit your gift of Fish Heads or Flowers, you may send email to express@expressnews.bc.ca, drop off or mail to 554 Ward Street, Nelson, B.C., V1L 1S9, or fax to (250) 352-5075. We will not accept submissions over the telephone. The Express cannot guarantee that your submission will be printed due to space limitation.

Kutenai Landing is good for Nelson’s sustainability Dear editor, Why are people so opposed to Kutenai Landing? It has long been the gold standard in urban planning that the closer to the commercial core and the denser a housing development, the more sustainable and environmentally friendly it is. It has always seemed a shame to me that a good portion of Nelson’s waterfront area is given over to parking lots servicing sprawling retail establishments, light industrial, vacant lots, garbage dump, etc.

Nelson’s waterfront area seems to be a perfect location for medium to high density residential development – within walking distance of most of the services Nelson offers. The regional district seems quite happy to allow housing development throughout the countryside surrounding Nelson. This is the worst planning possible, resulting in increased vehicle use, high servicing costs for utilities and problems maintaining water and sewer quality. Much bet-

ter that the pressure for more housing in the area be relieved by building close to the core. It is reasonable for people to be concerned about development and what it is doing to the sustainability of our communities. We must then look at developing housing projects that support viable and vibrant non car dependent communities. As far as I can see Kutenai Landing fits this exactly. Ron Harder, Sunshine Bay

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Street Talk Do you think Google’s Street View is an invasion of privacy?

Commentary HST shifts tax burden onto families Alex Atamanenko is the MP for the B.C. Southern Interior Riding The proposal from the federal Conservatives and the provincial Liberals to create a new blended sales tax is making many people angry in British Columbia. The federal and provincial governments are trying to say that combining the provincial sales tax with the GST to create a new 12 per cent tax will create jobs and improve investment. Ottawa is planning to spend $1.6 billion to get B.C. to agree to the new expanded harmonized sales tax (HST). In other words, one level of government is spending our tax dollars to bribe another to raise its taxes. This HST clearly shifts the tax burden from business onto families and consumers. Currently, the GST is charged on more products and services than existing provincial sales tax so harmonization will increase the cost on many of the everyday things people buy for their families including funerals, restaurant meals and haircuts. None of these services was charged in the provincial sales tax that the Liberals will rescind in exchange for harmonizing sales taxes. So where are the savings for consumers? Value-added taxes are regressive because they affect low-income families more as they spend a greater percentage of their income even on necessities like home heating oil. According to the Canadian Food and Restaurant Association, from its Election 2009 website, B.C. restaurant owners lost 9.5 per cent of their business when the GST was introduced in 1991. They estimate that British Columbians will pay an additional $694 million on

restaurant meals alone if the HST is introduced. That will hurt restaurants for certain. Some businesses will benefit from the introduction of the HST. The BC Construction Association recently endorsed the HST since it will reduce the input costs on construction projects. However, I think it is unfair to bring in a tax that benefits one sector of the economy over another during an economic downturn. The premier is using one study to justify introducing this tax now. The study, by Michael Smart, found that investment in manufacturing and equipment went up after the HST was introduced in four Atlantic provinces. But as David Schreck reported in the Tyee, two of those provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia had huge investments in offshore oil and gas in the 1990s. That’s where the investments in equipment were happening. Those investments were not as a result of the HST introduction cutting manufacturing costs, but of changes in technology that made offshore projects possible and increasing oil and natural gas prices worldwide that made offshore projects economical. This was not just a provincial Liberal initiative. On page 166 of Budget 2009, the federal Conservatives announced that they would be trying to convince the five provinces that still had retail sales tax to move to a value-added tax system. All the Conservative MPs voted to push provinces to move to value-added taxes when they voted for the most recent budget.

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No, not really. It doesn’t bother me. Marc Orchyk Nelson

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wants the city to take the lead in a campaign to have more benches available on our downtown streets. She commented that benches are common in Europe. She was pleased that, when she complained to city staff regarding the danger of grass growing through the sidewalk on Lake Street, the grass was cropped very soon after. More public washroom access in the downtown core is another issue raised by seniors and others. Tourism is a large part of this community’s revenue, and such facilities would be welcomed by visitors.

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species. The three announced they have formed a pressure group, www. stopthegrizzlyhunt.org to try and persuade the B.C. provincial government to drop the grizzly hunt. Easton, who as a young man famously took the footage of Russian whalers in the Pacific as part of the international Save the Whale campaign, said “All three of us have come together from different walks of life because B.C. needs to redefine its moral compass. “We can’t strut around pretending we are the Best Place on Earth and Beautiful BC and then cynically allow the slaughter of some of the very animals that make us so special.” Around 55 grizzly bears are legally killed each year in the Kootenays and taken as a trophy. The number for the whole of B.C. is around 300. – submitted

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Bear expert condemns grizzly hunt in B.C. Charlie Russell, the iconic grizzly bear behavioural expert who has worked around the world with threatened grizzly populations, has called for an end to the grizzly hunt in B.C. Joining two other veterans from different walks of life – Julius Strauss, who runs a grizzly bear viewing retreat in the Selkirk Mountains, and Fred Easton, a founding member of Greenpeace and Nelson-based lawyer – he said that it was time to introduce a new management style for grizzly bears. Russell was speaking in Nelson ahead of a showing of his documentary The Edge of Eden. His message is all the more resonant as he comes from a family of ranchers and hunters. He said that the time for trophy hunting has passed and that government officials and biologists should change their way of managing the

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Nelson woman needs help to help Zambian grandmothers Later this month, a local Nelson woman and Nelson Area Kaoma Alliance (NAKA) group member, will head off to Zambia Africa. After years of teaching here at the local Waldorf School and giving to the community families, and children Dorita VanVugt has decided to give of her time and skills to a community in Zambia. Though her volunteer work with NAKA, she will work with grandmothers dedicated to supporting orphans in the city

of Lusaka. VanVugt will help build a community of grandmothers that work with orphaned children and are dedicated to providing one meal a day, usually the only meal, to hundreds of orphans, most the victims of AIDS. She will be building a community of grandmothers that have put hundreds of orphans through school and have seen them graduate, giving them a chance at life. VanVugt will live among these grandmothers for four months. She hopes to

work with these women all her expenses herself and teach them how to as well as hoping to bring report, how to establish several desperately needed a system that proves the supplies with her when she effectiveness of their work, goes. how to become sustainIf anybody can help her, able in this world. This will contact Isabelle Herzig, the help them gain access to NAKA project coordinafunding �� from�� international tor at 352-6678 ext 226 or foundations. She will also at isabelleh@kootenaykids. � �� be working with them to ca. All donations are tax come up��with�� a viable way deductible and NAKA of sustaining themselves, is a registered non-profit over and above the grants group through the Victoria �� they �� and funds hope to International Development receive from local and and Education international groups. Association. VanVugt is paying for – submitted ��

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Wed. Oct. 28

ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH Service 10:15 a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. You are welcome. 352-2515

NELSON YOUTH THEATRE’S “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” 4:30pm & 7:00pm South Nelson Elementary (814 Latimer St.)

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Everyone welcome to 4 p.m. worship 21 Silica St. 354-3308

NELSON YOUTH THEATRE presents 2nd showing, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, this Hallowe’en season, - 4:30pm & 7:00pm, at South Nelson Elementary.

SAHAJ MARG group meditationplease phone: Eleanor 352-3366 or Sarah 354- 9496 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 Lakeside soccer fields, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesdays NEED INEXPENSIVE BIRTH CONTROL? Options for Sexual Health drop-in clinic. 333 Victoria St. 5:30-8 p.m. PROBLEM WITH EATING and weight? OA suppor t group 5 - 6 p.m., Nelson Hospital cafeteria (basement). No dues or fees. 250-352-7717 or 1-800-611-5788. www.endoftrail.ca/OANelson.htm 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 250-359-7036 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Harrop Hall, Harrop 5:30 p.m. DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon meeting noon The Cellar. 717A Vernon St.

All Seniors Welcome!

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS open meeting. 7:00 p.m. Passmore Hall, 3656 Old Passmore Road. F-Troop Meeting 8 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St.

REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 229-4346 or 229-4343 for more details. MT. SENTINEL SCHOOL South Slocan Badminton Mon Wed 7:30 p.m. 359-7610 OPEN HOUSE, Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre. Meditation instruction and practice 7 p.m; talk and discussion 8 p.m; tea 9 p.m. 444 Baker St. www.nelsonbuddha.com OF NELSON introduction to

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NUTRIENT-RICH COOKING classes every Wed/Sun. Many topics to choose from. Contact Lorraine at lorraine@earthlobby.com or 250-352-3860.

DIAPER FREE BABY / ELIMINATION Communication Support Circle, 4th Monday of each month 10 - 12 a.m. at The Family Place 312 Silica St.

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

HERITAGE HARMONY Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250825-9694 or John 250-352-6892

PUBLIC MEDITATION 12 - 1 p.m. All welcome. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre 444 Baker St. www.nelsonbuddha.com SAHAJ MARG group meditation please phone: Eleanor 352-3366 or Sarah 354- 9496 SHOTOKAN KARATE 5-7p.m. St. Joseph’s school gym 523 Mill Street. NELSON TABLE TENNIS CLUB. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Blewett Elementary School when school is in session. 352-9547 or 352-5739 BAHA’I COMMUNITY of Nelson. Please join us for an introduction to Baha’i Faith. 7 p.m. 354-0944

Thursdays

Fri. Oct. 30 SENIOR CITIZENS’ BR.#51, 717 Vernon St., Potluck Luncheon, 12:30pm

Mondays

BAHA’I COMMUNITY for prayers and an 7 p.m 354-0944

A TASTE OF NELSON tickets now on sale at Culinary Conspiracy. Support the MS Society! 1-866-352-3997

FRIENDS OF NELSON LIBRARY invite you to the Annual Giant Book Sale in the Library basement 5-8 p.m NELSON YOUTH THEATRE presents 2nd showing, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, this Hallowe’en season, - 4:30pm & 7:00pm, at South Nelson Elementary.

Art Showings PAINTINGS OF EXPLORATION and Discovery Acrylic Paintings by Marilyn McCombe, until Nov. 15th Dancing Bear Inn POWERS THAT BE: New Works by K.Bullaro until October 16 at OURGLASS Studio & Gallery ROW: REFLECTIONS ON WATER, Touchstones Gallery, until November 22.

music.

NELSON SCOTTISH COUNTRY Dancing 7-9 p.m. Central School gym. Beginners welcome, first class free. SHOTOKAN KARATE 5-7p.m. St. Joseph’s school gym 523 Mill Street NELSON BADMINTON CLUB meets at Mary Hall Gymnasium, 7 - 9 p.m. Everyone welcome. Anne 250-352-7536 Guy 250-352-6330 DROP IN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP. 7-9 p.m. at Broader Horizons, 905 Gordon Road, back door. ADULT BADMINTON @ Redfish School, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $20. Bring racquet and indoor footwear. For info call 229-4346 229-4343 229-4485

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Wed. Oct. 14 GUITAR PHENOM, John Stowell - In CONCERT At Studio 80 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7, Corner of Tenth & Elwyn. 10 St. Campus. OPEN MIKE HOSTED by Estevan, Royal on Baker

Thurs. Oct. 15

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.

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.

AN EVENING WITH Aspen Switzer & guests, Royal on Baker

ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria Street, 2nd Floor. 505-7248

ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria St, 2nd Floor. 505-7248

JUDE DAVISON sings acoustic covers and originals, Max & Irmas 6 - 9 pm.

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 DROP IN ULTIMATE frisbee Lakeside soccer fields, 6 p.m. NELSON WOMEN’S CENTRE noon - 4 for recycled bag sewing project. 250 352 9916 PARENT & CHILD TIME at the Harrop Hall. 10 a.m. - 12 noon Information: Lesley 825-0140 NELSON BADMINTON CLUB meets at Mary Hall Gymnasium, 7 - 9 p.m. Everyone welcome. Anne 250-352-7536 Guy 250-352-6330. ADULT BADMINTON @ Redfish School, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $20. Bring racquet and indoor footwear. For info call 229-4346 229-4343 229-4485

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

IS ALCOHOL A PROBLEM IN YOUR LIFE? Lunch Bunch AA Meeting at Noon. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St YOUNG FELLOWS OFF BOOZE AA Meeting 8 p.m. Vernon St.

The Cellar. 717A

AA TARRY ENG- RUSSIAN GROUP Brent Kennedy School, 7 p.m. Slocan Junction.

special events.

Fri. Oct. 16 SOUND VIBES MUSIC Festival, Spiritbar.

Sat. Oct. 17 COTTONWOOD FALLS FARMERS Market Cedar Flute Acoustic guitar, beautiful vocals and inspired lyrics. Brian Rosen and Friends Eco-conscious reggae. FATHER PAUL AND the Fireside Prophets, 8 p.m. Dam Inn Pub, South Slocan. HEDDY ACCLAIM PERFORM at Finley’s Bar.

Sun. Oct. 18 NIKKO PLAYS EVENINGS at Nelson’s live jazz venue, The Library Lounge, located in the historic Hume Hotel. SARAH McGLYNN & RICH RaWed. Oct. 21 OPEN MIKE HOSTED by Estevan, Royal on Baker

Fri. Oct. 23

Wed. Oct. 21

JUDE DAVISON sings acoustic covers and originals, Max & Irmas 6 - 9 pm. KRAFTY KUTS @ Spirit Bar, $15 at the door

Nelson AA-F-Troop meeting at the Cellar 717A Vernon St. 8 p.m.

RESUMES THAT WORK free workshop on developing an effective resume. For registration/information contact info@kcds.ca (250)352-6200

Sat. Oct. 24

DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon meeting 8 pm at 601 Front St.

FLIKS BRINGS CAIRO TIME to the Capitol. An Egyptian romance that won at TIFF. www.FLIKS.ca

ROB FUNK, ALLEN Keirstead and more as Ellisons Natural Food Cafe unplugged music returns, 12-3

A FILM OF LOVE and hope, A GRANDMOTHER’S TRIBE, presented by the Nelson ‘Grans to Grans’, 7p.m., by donation. United Church Sanctuary, 602 Silica St.

A NIGHT AT THE FRINGE: Bessie Wapp “Hello I Must Be Going” & Susanna Hamnett “Nearly Lear“ 8 p.m. Capitol Theatre.

CHANTING FOR EVERYONE 7-8:30pm 714 Hoover St., For information contact Tobias, 352-2338 or tobi@studiocantilena.com

Saturdays WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Noon meeting at The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Saturday at 1 p.m. For further info. Please call 250-505-5583 NELSON CHESS CLUB every 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.

Thurs. Oct. 22

TNT PLAYHOUSE (corner Ward & Carbonate) Presents THE STAYIN’ ALIVE COMEDY REVIEW 8 p.m. Advanced tickets at Reo’s and Eddy Music

Fri. Oct. 23 TNT PLAYHOUSE (corner Ward & Carbonate) Presents THE STAYIN’ ALIVE COMEDY REVIEW 8 p.m. Advanced tickets at Reo’s and Eddy Music KOOTENAY ARTISAN MARKET Fine Arts & Crafts - Storytelling - Doorprizes. October at the Prestige. YERC WORK WALK & Volunteer Fair 1-3pm Nelson Library Basement. 2ND ANNUAL MR. NELSON Contest/ FundraiserNelson District Rod and Gun Club 7- 9p.m.: contest, 9p.m.- 1a.m.: Rippin Rattlers.

Sat. Oct. 24

PUBLIC MEDITATION 9 a.m. -- 12 p.m Mid-morning refreshments; come and go as you wish. Shambhala Meditation Centre 444 Baker St. www.nelsonbuddha.com

KOOTENAY ARTISAN MARKET Fine Arts & Crafts - Storytelling - Doorprizes. October at the Prestige.

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

TRASH TO TREASURE! Celebrate National Waste Reduction Week info. available at www.rdck.bc.ca

WORSHIP SERVICES JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 10 a.m., 11 a.m, 6:30 p.m., 560 Baker St, Suite #3, 825-4095. QUAKER MEETING 723 Ward, upstairs, 9:45. 354-3859.

Sun. Oct. 25

MARK BERUBE & The Patriotic Few with Ladies of the Canyon at Finley’s Bar.

Sun. Oct. 25 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 p.m.

Mon. Oct. 26 SARAH MCGLYNN & RICH RABNETT live at The Library Lounge, Hume Hotel. 6-10 STICK & MOVED, DJ Joel West & Electronic Drummer THC, Royal on Baker

Tues. Oct. 27 TOONIE TUESDAYZ with DJ Synthesis & DJ Cal, Royal on BAker ALL AGES OPEN MIC at the CocoaNut Lounge. 6-10pm Hosted by Rob Funk THE SWEET Sounds of Nikko every Tuesday at Fusion, on Baker Street. 7-10 p.m OPEN MIC NIGHT Finley’s 9:30 p.m. start.

KOOTENAY ARTISAN MARKET Fine Arts & Crafts - Storytelling - Doorprizes. at the Prestige.

Thurs. Oct. 29

Mon. Oct. 26

VIOLINIST MARC DJOKIC is joined by pianist Julien LeBlanc open the Kaslo Concert Society’s 2009-2010 season at 7:30 pm at St. Andrew’s United Church.

SUNDAY MORNING WORHSIP, Community Church, Passmore Hall, 11 a.m. SUNDAY WORSHIP, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Slocan, 2 p.m.

HANK AND LILY, Art Opening of Emily Beamer Cedar Creek Cafe, Winlaw

UNITY CENTRE of the Kootenays, 905 Gordon Rd. Broader Horizons. Back door, 11 a.m. Everyone welcome.

7p.m. $8

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

FREE WORKSHOP CAREERS in Tourism. Learn about training requirements and employment opportunities in tourism. info@kcds.ca(250)352-6200.

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

Digitalis@The Royal

Wed. Oct. 28

Fri Oct. 30 bnett live at Redfish Restaurant. Evenings. INDUSTRY NIGHT PUNK ROCK, Bingo, Karaoke At Finley’s 9 p.m.

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705 Vernon Street...............................................250-352-5121

A&W (TWO LOCATIONS)

FISHERMAN’S MARKET

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652 Baker Street.................................................250-352-2912

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377 Baker Street.................................................250-352-2274

KURAMA SUSHI

EL TACO 306 Victoria Street..............................................250-352-2060

16-1150 Lakeside Drive (Chahko Mika Mall )..............250-352-2956 512 Railway Street ............................................... 250-352-7424

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IH m KOOTENAY BAKERY CAFÉ & CO-OP IHm KING’S FAMILY RESTAURANT

DOMINION CAFE

300 Baker Street................................................250-352-1904

GROUNDED COFFEE HOUSE 616 Vernon Street...............................................250-352-1712

116 Vernon Street...............................................250-352-3731

BABA’S INDIAN CUISINE

422 Vernon Street...............................................250-352-5331

524 Victoria Street.............................................250-352-2185

lunch

602 Front Street...................................................250-352-5111

712 Nelson Avenue.............................................250-354-1313

2723 Greenwood Road.........................................250-825-4464

ALL SEASONS CAFÉ

101-402 Baker Street........................................250-354-4458

518 Hall Street......................................................250-352-2744

breakfast

AINSWORTH HOT SPRINGS HOTEL

FULL CIRCLE CAFÉ IHmR �� FUNKY MONKEY BURGER BAR H mR �� GENERAL STORE (HUME HOTEL) ��

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8406 Busk Road, Balfour....................................250-229-4235

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577 Ward Street..................................................250-505-5515

FRISCOS (PRESTIGE LAKESIDE RESORT) 701 Lakeside Drive.............................................250-354-1472

491 Baker Street..................................................250-352-5353

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616 Vernon Street.................................................250-352-5570

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LEO’S PIZZA & GREEK TAVERNA

409 Kootenay Street.............................................250-352-3232

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honoured by walking through the arch of paddles. Several of

BAKER ST. GRILL (BEST WESTERN)

When they are not understanding, as well paddling, they organize as first aid training and and take part in events boat safety. There are promoting awareness numerous fun social and education sur- gatherings as well. rounding cancer. These October is breast caninclude Relay for Life cer awareness month (all types of cancer) and and many events are Run for the Cure (breast planned. This year the cancer only). campaign is aiming for a As a group of women, cure by 2020. they promote health, Watch for the ladies fitness and education in their pink t-shirts year round. They hold and/or their black jackregular aerobic classes ets with the pink ribbon, and invite professional the symbol for cancer. speakers on a variety of Those interested women’s health issues. in dragon boating can They make regular use visit the website at koo�� of the community com- t e n a y r h y t h m d r a g o n s . plex �� and all �the outdoor ca or phone Dorothy �� activities the area has to Hatto 354-3802, Linda offer. Plans are under- Hoffmann 352-5832 or �� way for yoga classes, Mary Walters 352-3256. core strengthening and – submitted

616 Baker Street..................................................250-354-4848

MCQ’S NORTH COUNTRY GRILL

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1285 Queens Bay Road, Balfour.....................250-229-4141

NEW CHINA RESTAURANT

702 Vernon Street.................................................250-352-9688

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450 Ferrylanding Road, Balfour............................250-229-4642

OSO NEGRO

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604 Ward Street..................................................250-352-7661

OSPREY MOUNTAIN GRILL

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602 Queens Bay Road, Balfour.................................250-229-4114

PANAGO PIZZA

216 Anderson Street..............................................250-310-0001 1277 Highway 6, Crescent Valley.............................250-359-6711 202 Vernon Street................................................250-352-0325

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479 Baker Street..................................................250-352-3456

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After a full year of paddling, including participating in racing festivals in Vernon and Kelowna, the Kootenay Rhythm Dragon Boat Team have put the boat to bed for the season. The team, consisting of breast cancer survivors, friends and supporters, is working on a variety of ideas to give back to the community, one of which will be additional fundraising for the CT scanner. In August, the team celebrated their fifth anniversary at Lakeside Rotary Park. As part of the celebrations, the dragon boat was paddled to Lakeside wharf. Charter members were

330 Baker Street...................................................250-352-1202

SAGE TAPAS �� & WINE BAR �

705 Vernon Street................................................250-352-5140

SIDEWINDERS

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�� SLEEP IS FOR SISSIES 5686 Highway 6, Winlaw.................................250-226-7663 �� THE VIENNA CAFE ��

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411 Kootenay Street.............................................250-354-4646

THOR’S PIZZA

303 Victoria Street................................................250-352-1212 616 Vernon Street.................................................250-352-2715

445 Baker Street................................................250-352-0077

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Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250.352.5075 • Email: sales@expressnews.bc.ca If you are a restaurant owner and would The Express is not responsible for any errors after the client has signed off. like to advertise in our new Dine Out restaurant guide, call Jenna�� at 352-1118 or email jenna@expressnews.bc.ca. ��

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Get informed on H1N1

H1N1 is a hot topic these days including whether or not to get the vaccine that the Canadian government has ordered for distribution to the public in November 2009. H1N1 is an influenza virus causing mild to severe illness in people and in some cases complications of the flu have caused death. It spreads through coughing and sneezing just as the seasonal flu does. Signs and symptoms are similar to seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headaches, chills, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea and there may be respiratory symptoms. People most at risk for contracting the 2009 H1N1

Exploring Health

Shauna Robertson

are those under the age of 50. Of the under 50 population, those with medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes and lowered immune systems seem to have more severe symptoms. Prevention from getting the flu includes frequent hand washing, staying away from sick people, avoiding touching your eyes, mouth and nose. It is also important to cover your mouth when coughing and sneez-

ing. If you feel sick it is best to stay home. The H1N1 flu is contagious from one day prior to symptoms to seven days following. In Canada vaccination is a personal decision. Whatever decision you make, it is important do what you can to keep your health optimal. Eating large amounts of vegetables, fruits and whole foods as well as frequent exercise are key to good health. Sugar lowers our immune system therefore, cutting down on sugar will improve our ability to fight off infection. Supplementing with immune boosters such as astragulus, vitamin C, vitamin D and omega 3 can also benefit us.

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

This bellyfit fall session runs for six weeks. Bellyfit is fusion fitness for women that blends ancient cultures with the modern world. The session starts with belly dance infused with the fundamentals of Bollywood, bhangra, African dance and more. The second half hour is inspired by yoga and pilates. Classes are offered at various times throughout the week in Nelson and South Slocan. Visit www.bellyfit.ca/ heatherholdener for a complete schedule. Each session is $60, call 354-0492 to pre-register.

200 hour yoga teacher training course

the studio this month. This course is required for students wishing to become yoga teachers. Once this 200 hour training is completed, studentteachers receive certification to begin to teach yoga and have the opportunity to take more advanced training courses. This course represents the first step on the road to teaching. There are numerous advanced training opportunities once this initial course is completed. Check the studio website for further details or to book space in the spring 2010 200 Hour Training at www.shantiyoga.ca.

body & soul.

to list your service call 354-3910

Acupuncture

Art Therapy ��

bodymind massage therapy 250•354•8406 r.m.t. since 1983, b.sc. (kinesiology)

available evenings and weekends by appointment

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Massage Services The Express is not responsible for any errors after the client h

Breathwork

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

Bodywork

Integrated Healing Touch, Biodynamic Craniosacral,Esalen® DeepTissue, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Bliss, Certified - Niko...... 551-2577 Rolf Structural Integration, www.gravitytherapy.com......352-6611 McKenzie Community Chiropractic ........................... 352-1322

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Clearwater Art Therapy ............................................ Please 505-1100proof for accuracy then phone, fax or email with any chang Sharon Best, Certified Adv. Hypnotherapist .......... 354-7750 �� Ayurveda Irene Mock, Reg. •www.kootenayhypnotherapy.com 352-7035 Phone: 250.354.3910 Fax: 250.352.5075 • Email: sales@exp Anna Colin Ayurvedic Practioner...............................352-1853

Chiropractic

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Holistic Health

Kate Butt, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine ......... 551-5283 Raya Kelson, Natural Healing Practice. Activate your healing �� 10�� Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, years experience.........352-0459 potential www.quantumtouch.com ...................... 505-5004 Marion Starr, Dr. TCM� ............................................... ��352-9890 Homeopathy Shauna Robertson, Reg. Acupuncturist ..................... 352-2167 Barbara Gosney CCH RS Hom Cdn 12 yrs. exp......354-1180

Coaching

Until Friday, Oct. 30 at Shanti Yoga Studio, 466 Josephine St. Shanti Yoga Studio presents their annual Yoga Alliance approved yoga teacher training course at

dennis keithley,

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Bellyfit fusion fitness classes

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A Touch Of �� Aloha, Lomi, Cranio, Reflexology .................229-4424 Ginger Joy Rivest, Neuro Somatic Therapy .............505-4284 Palliative Massage Course, July 3-10, 2009 .........1-800-611-5788 Power Essentials, True Aromatherapy & Massage .........505-4144 Neuro Somatic, Cranio, Reiki, Deep tissue, Paule .........505-5264 RUBITIN Mobile/Studio, Deep T., Neuro, Sports .............352-6804

Nutritionists

Tara Stark, RD, Nutrition Counselling ....................505-9854 �� Richard Klein, Stress Reduction Coach .................... 352-3280 �� Pharmacy � �� Shayla Wright certified �� coach/mentor .................... 352-7908 Remedy’s RX Custom Compound 737 Baker St. .... 352-6928 Symbols Way-finding your answers. Raya Kelson .505-5004 Pilates ��

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

�� Counselling & Consultation ��

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

Reflexology

Mountain Waters Spa, 205 Victoria St ..........................352-3280 Sally Shamai, MEd, RCC,�� EMDR and more ...... 1-877-688-5565 Shiatsu Dienna Raye, MA., Counsellor and Life Coach............352-1220 ��Kimberly Davitsky, RST at Shalimar Spa .............. 354-4408 Vic Neufeld, MA, RCC, (vicneuf@gmail.com)............ 229-5487 Social Work Gail Novack, MEd. Counselling, Grief & Loss .............505-3781 Val Amies, BSW, RSW, Counselor.............................505-8044 Feldenkrais Method

Spas ��

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

Hair Care

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

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

Tai Chi

Holistic Health �� Daphne Fields, MEd., Valhalla-Tai-Chi ..............................355-2854 Yoga Nelson Pranashakty, Jothi�� Light Reiki Healing.......505-7832 Om Yoga 3067 Heddle Rd.,6-Mile, omyogasixmile.com.. ....... 825-0011 ��

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THE HEALTH PAGES health calendar. d ro p - i n c l a s s e s a n d eve n ts

Wed n e s d a y s SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 12 - 1:30 p.m. Invigorating Anusara Yoga, Elissa 5:30 - 7 p.m. Rejuvanitive Soma Yoga, Shayla 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. - Invigorating Flow Yoga, Lindsay TRANSCENDENDENT COMBAT SPORTS 6 p.m. Kickboxing. 7 p.m. Submission Grappling. Join the evolution! 250-509-1606, Summit Health & Fitness. BELLYFIT FUSION FITNESS 7 - 8 p.m. at the Moving Centre. Call Heather, 354-0492 KOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE 12 noon Mat Work - Fundamentals 6:15 p.m. Mat Work - Fundamentals 540 Baker St (upstairs) 250-352-1600 KOOTENAY AKIDO 5 - 6 p.m. Kids Class, ages 7-12 6 - 7:45 p.m. Adult Class 213C Baker St. 250-352-3935 OM YOGA STUDIO 5:30 - 7 p.m. After Work Yoga, Alison 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011, avannest@shaw.ca BAHA’I COMMUNITY OF NELSON 7 p.m. 1920 Falls St. 354-0944 Join us for an introduction to the Baha’i Faith.

Thu r s d a y s SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 10 - 11:30 a.m Prenatal Yoga, Anna 5:30 - 7 p.m. - Hatha Yoga, Karuna 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Feldenkrais, Hilary KOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE 12 noon Mat Work - Experienced Beginner 12 noon Reformer 540 Baker St (upstairs) 250-352-1600 APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS 6:30 - 8 pm. Adult class 525 Josephine Street, Information call 250-352-0459 feldenkrais classes 11 a.m. - 12 noon Relieve pain and stress. 206 Victoria Street, 30 years experience. First class free. Individual sessions available. Susan Grimble 250-352-3449 EMOTIVE MOVEMENTS 5 - 6:30 p.m. Dance Foundations, All Levels Moving Centre, Pamela 352-1795, vibrationartisan@gmail.com walk-in prayer clinic Summer Hours 6 - 8 p.m. A ministry of Eleos Centre. 711, 10th St., Nelson 250-352-0300 for more information. OM YOGA STUDIO 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle/Restorative Hatha, Alison 1 - 2 p.m. Feldenkrais, Hilary 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha Vinyasa Yoga, Jenna 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 avannest@shaw.ca KYOKUSHIN KARATE 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Kids, 6 - 7 p.m. Adults Blewette Elementary School, Keith Clughart, 551-3345 WALK-IN PRAYER CLINIC 6:30-8 pm. At ministry of Eleos Centre, 711 10th Street, Nelson 250-352-0300 for more information. FELDENKRAIS CLASSES 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Reduce your stress, improve your health. Curves, 512 Fall St. Judy Katz 352-3319, somatikatz@gmail.com, First class free. MOM AND CHILDREN DANCE SPACE 10:30 a.m - noon Ages 0-7 & prenatal Studio Alive, 1209 Falls St. Slava, 352-0047 GYPSY SKIRT DANCE FOLK FUSION 6 - 7:30 p.m. Studio Alive, 1209 Falls St. Slava 352-0047 RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS 3-4:00 p.m. Beginner ages 6 & up 4-5:30 p.m. Performance Group ages 8 & up S.Nelson, Rhythmic Dimensions 505-1812 QI-GONG & CHEN TAI CHI 7 - 8 p.m. at the Central School Gym. Info 250-505-4562 Chris Gibson FELDENKRAIS: Healing Your Back Neck and Shoulders 7:15 - 8:15 p.m., Feldenkrais Centre 206 Victoria St susangrimble@telus.net, 352-3449

Fr i d a y s SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 12 -1:30 Invigorating Yoga, Sharon 5 - 7 p.m. Progressive Yoga Series, Elissa 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. Deeply Restorative Yoga, Yasmin KOOTENAY AKIDO 4 - 5 p.m. Akido Fun, ages 4-6 5 -6 p.m. Kids Class, ages 7-12 6 - 7:45 p.m. Adult Class213C Baker St 250-352-3935 TRANSCENDENDENT COMBAT SPORTS 6 p.m. Combat cardio, join the evolution of mixed martial arts 250-

Fr i d a y s ( c o n t i n u e d ) 509-1606. Located at Summit Health & Fitness FELDENKRAIS: Healing Your Back Neck and Shoulders 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Feldenkrais Centre 206 Victoria St. susangrimble@telus.net, 352-3449 NELSON BREAST FEEDING CLINIC 9:30 - 11:30 a.. Free drop-in Nelson Health Unit, 2nd ﬂoor Kutenai Building, 333 Victoria Street, more info 250-505-7200

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

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

Mo n d a y s SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 12 - 1:30 p.m. Invigorating Yoga, Sharon 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Feldenkrais, Hilary 5:30 -7:15 Invigorating Yoga, Elissa KOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE 12 noon Mat Work - Fundamentals 6:15 p.m. Mat Work - Fundamentals 540 Baker St (upstairs) 250-352-1600 TRANSCENDENDENT COMBAT SPORTS 6 p.m. Kickboxing, 7 p.m. Submissions Grappling. Join the evolution 250-509-1606. Located at Summit Health & Fitness KOOTENAY AKIDO 6 - 7:45 p.m. Adult Class 213C Baker St 250-352-3935 CONTACT IMPROVISATION DANCE JAM 7:30 - 9 p.m. all levels welcome, live musicians welcome. The Moving Centre, 533A Baker St. Info 250-352-3319 Judy OM YOGA STUDIO 7 - 8:30 p.m. Yoga for Women, Alison 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 avannest@shaw.ca KYOKUSHIN KARATE 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Kids 6 - 7 p.m. Adults Blewette Elementary School, Keith Clughart, 551-3345 RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS 2:15-3:30 p.m. Beg/Inter ages 6 & up 3:30-4:14 p.m. Intro ages 4-5 Redﬁsh, Rhythmic Dimensions 505-1812

Tu e s d a y s SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga, Maureen 12 -2:45 p.m. Yoga for Busy People!, Sharon 45 min. yoga class 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha Yoga, Karuna 7:15 - 8:45 New to Yoga, Sharon KOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE 12 noon Reformer/Mat Work - Experienced Beginner 540 Baker St (upstairs) 250-352-1600 KOOTENAY AKIDO 9:30 a.m. Introductory Session starts Jan 13 with Anita Werner 213C Baker St. 250-352-3935 APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class 525 Josephine St. Information call 250-352-0459 OM YOGA STUDIO 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle/Restorative Hatha, Alison 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga, Jenna Arpita,6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 avannest@shaw.ca KUNDALINI YOGA with Catherine Leighland 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Shambhala Meditation Centre, 444 Baker St., upstairs 352-6132 FELDENKRAIS CLASSES 7 - 8 p.m. Heal your back. Relieve chronic pain and tension. Selkirk College,Judy Katz, 250-352-3319, somatikatz@gmail.com RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS 3:15-4:00 p.m. Introductory ages 4-5 4:00-5:30 p.m. Intermediate ages 8 & up 5:30-6:30Inter/adv extra class S. Nelson, Rhythmic Dimensions 505-1812 QI-GONG & CHEN TAI CHI 7 - 8 p.m. at the Central School Gym. Info 505-4562 Chris Gibson

Is chia is the new flax?

If you are concerned Chew On This about your blood pressure, your heart health, diabetes, or you are a general health enthusiast, you have likely heard of the food chia, also referred to as Salba. Salba is a patented brand name for white chia seeds Tara Stark which are touted as having and some added nutrition. a higher nutritional value Soaked chia seeds become than their black counter- slimy very fast but they parts. Salba is being heav- turn white and milky when ily marketed as the next blended and make a great “superfood” that will pro- nutrient-dense base for a smoothie. tect us from all illness. Nutritionally, flax rivals Similar to the infamous flax seed, chia seeds deliver chia, providing more dietary a healthy dose of omega 3 fibre and omega three fats fats and fibre which sup- per serving, and flax seeds port a healthy heart and also cost about a quarter circulatory system. Unlike the cost of chia. However, flax seeds, you don’t need always the advocate for to grind them to enjoy variety, I recommend addthe nutritional benefits. ing chia to your seed repBecause chia seeds don’t ertoire and enjoying a varihave a hard seed coat like ety of seeds as a part of a flax seeds, you can add healthy diet. For the best them to a salad or to a price, look for white chia yogurt for a little crunch in bulk. For more information on this topic visit www. wholefoodsnutrition.ca or call 505-9854. Tara Stark is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in helping people optimize their nutritional wellness and prevent diet related chronic disease.

Seasonal flu clinics for seniors Free seasonal flu vaccine clinics for seniors 65 and

older and those living in long-term care facilities will run until Monday, Nov. 9. The vaccine offered to seniors in October contains three strains of seasonal flu based on worldwide trends tracked by the World Health Organization. It will not protect people against the H1N1 flu virus. To find a seasonal flu clinic, visit the Flu Locator at www.immunizebc.ca, or call your local Public Health Centre, located under Health Authority in the blue pages of the phone book. These clinics are for free seasonal flu shots for those 65 years and older and residents of long-term care facilities. Free seasonal flu clinics for those under 65 with chronic health conditions will be held later in the year or early in 2010, once the planned clinics for H1N1 are complete. A reminder to seniors 65 years and older that they should also consider getting a pneumococcal immunization if they have not received one previously, which is available free of charge. Contact a local health unit to book an appointment. This vaccine helps protect against pneumonia and offers additional protection from flu complications. For information on the flu, visit HealthLink BC online at www.healthlinkbc.ca or call HealthLink BC toll-free at 8-1-1, 24-hours a day to speak with a registered nurse or consult with a pharmacist. – submitted

THE PURSUIT OF QUALITY LEISURE FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY

Nelson Basketball Boys and Girls Fall Clinics Ages: 13-15 •Trafalgar Gymnasium Friday October 23 Saturday October 24 Sunday October 25 Saturday October 31 Sunday November 1 Call the NDCC for more information!

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October 21, 2009

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the finest local arts and 2nd Annual Mr. Kootenay crafts, in addition to �� Artisan’s Market live entertainment, �� food Nelson Contest/ Friday, Oct. 23, 1 p.m. to 9 supplied by the Prestige, Fundraiser ��

p.m.,�� Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 door prizes and story�� Friday Oct. 23, 7 p.m. a.m. �� to 6 p.m. and Sunday, telling events in collabo- to 1 a.m. at the Nelson ration with the Nelson Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. District Rod and Gun Club �� Arts and Heritage at the Prestige Lakeside This event was such a Festival. �� huge success last year – Resort, 701 Lakeside Dr. There will be a $2 �� The Nelson and admission charge per raising over $5,000 – on �� District Arts Council person, however chil- their first annual. Organizers expect it says the Kootenay dren under 12 are free. to be even bigger and Artisan’s Market is a Members of the better this year. Nelson great opportunity to get Nelson and District Kiwanis will handle all a head start on holiday Arts Council are free money’s raised as there shopping, while support- with member coupon. affiliation with so many ing local artists in the Admission includes ��all �� charities around Nelson community. performances, enter- is immense. � �� This juried event is tainment and the chance Here are the 10 men �� a showcase and sale of to win door prizes. running this year and �� their sponsors: Nelson from Nelson, Eddy �� Music; Kevin Philip, Phoenix Computers; Matt Makarenko, Marks Work Wearhouse; Carlos �� Koppen, Jackson’s Hole; Rob Boyd, Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill; Jay Elliot, OK Tire; Sean Cullens, Tru-Value Hardware; Schick, The Grand ��Chris �� Liquor Store; Ian Wood, � �� Share Nelson; Robin Extra Foods. ��Clegg, �� Tickets are available at�� the men’s work place/ ��sponsors �� businesses or at�� Bia Boro.

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Rikia Novathy dances in the Spiritbar during this March’s body paint competition. Novathy was painted by Jenny Walton who won first place last year.

Local Nelson band, Wassabi Collective are having one busy year, and they need help. They are currently one of the top 19 finalists in The PEAK Performance Project, Second body paint competition brings exotic art to Nelson �� which is a seven-year, “There’s so many creative artists by �� Chris Shepherd $5.29 million �� contest here and I wanted to create a way for open to all musicians in �� them to experience something I love.” British Columbia, creat�� Come As You Art �� Meretsky loves the way painting art ed �� by 100.5 The PEAK Saturday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The on a person takes a semi-nude person and Music BC to devel�� Velvet Underground, 646 Baker St. and 10 and changes them into a character. �� op �� B.C. based emerging p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Spiritbar, 422 Vernon At this weekend’s competition, the artists. �� St. artists will be judged on their painting The three PEAK �� It was just seven months ago that but also on the model’s performance as Performers of the Year �� Nelson had its first body paint competi- the character. will share $275,000 in tion and the organizers couldn’t wait a The competition will be opened up cash for�� sustained career year before bringing back the popular to the public starting at 6 p.m. at The development. event. Velvet Underground. The artists will Voting ends on Melissa Meretsky has been painting have been painting for three hours by Monday, �� Nov. 30. Go art on her friend, Nikki Bellehumer, for that time and people will get to see the to http://www.peakperthe past seven years. She loves comb- artwork completed. formanceproject.com to ing painting with the human form and “They’re going to see models very vote and also help them taking photos of the results. She posted still and artists very into their work,” by spreading the word �� her efforts online and in 2008 she was Meretsky says. and getting friends and �� invited to the Canadian body painting family to vote too. �� The public will get a chance to vote championships. It was Meretsky’s first for their favourite (a People’s Choice Wassabi are also up �� competition and she came second in winner will be picked this way). At for two BCIMA’s this �� the brush and sponge category. year and if you have the Spiritbar the models will perform �� Please proof for accuracy then phone, fax or email with any changes or an approval. The experience inspired her to orga- and compete for first, second and third an extra second also �� nize a body painting competition for place. headsales@expressnews.bc.ca on over to�� http:// Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250.352.5075 • Email: Nelson �� and this March she held her bcima.org/2009/index. The event at the Spiritbar will be �� The Express is not responsible for any errors after the client has signed off. first one. php/astral-media-peohosted by Luscious Beats and DJ ples-choice to vote �� for This �� weekend, before a year has Opheelya and Gisto from the Wassabi them to win the People’s passed, she’s organized another. Collective. Choice Award.

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Oysters, Authors and Ale returns to Nelson Friday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m. at Mary Hall, Selkirk College’s Tenth Street Campus, Nelson Have you been bitten by the bivalve bug? If you haven’t, you will be once you attend Oysters, Authors and Ale, a special event celebrating reading, literacy, learning, and of course those delectable gems from the sea. Hosted by CBC Radio’s North by Northwest host Sheryl McKay, the evening features readings by local writers with live music to add ambience to the spec-

tacular array of raw and cooked oysters and other hors d’oeuvres (thanks to the talents of Selkirk College’s Professional Cook Training Program), beverages, and beer tasting. Selkirk’s Resort and Hotel Management program is set to make the evening shine. Brent Petkau, AKA Brent the Oysterman, is bringing his Cortez Island oysters. Featured writers include winners of the Nelson and District Arts Council 2008

Nelson Youth Theatre’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

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A Night at the Fringe

Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria St. This year’s Fringe Festival visits to Nelson include local actress Bessie Wapp in her powerful story Hello I Must Be Going. The multitalented Wapp astounds audiences with seamless character transformations in this fascinating story of four generations of Jewish Lithuanian women who dared to stand up in the midst of persecution and terror. Wapp was Artist in Residence at Nelson’s Oxygen Art Centre where she co-created Hello, I Must Be Going based on the reallife experiences of her family who dealt with war firsthand. Equal parts humour

Movie: The Damned United

Monday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. at the Kootenay Centre Cinemas, 1940 6th St., Castlegar This is part of the Kootenay Gallery’s Monday Night at the Movies series. Based on a novel by David Pearce, it’s an affectionate, tongue-in-cheek homage to English football in the ‘70s, with the same appeal to current audiences of Bend It Like Beckham and can definitely be enjoyed without knowledge of English football. Michael Sheen stars as Brian Clough in his new role as manager of the Leeds United Football Club. Prior to this, he had successfully brought Derby’s team to new heights with the aid of his right hand man, Peter Taylor. Their philosophy is that the beautiful game “ must be played beautifully”. This is direct contrast to the tactics of Leeds’ former manager who encouraged

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and pathos this one-woman show is not to be missed. In the same night, Susanna Hamnett will perform Nearly Lear. What if the great and tragic story of King Lear was told by the King’s closest companion – his own Fool? Hamnett’s Nearly Lear, is seen through the eyes of Lear’s devoted clown, Norris. The story is not only poignant and tragic, but also mischievous, tender and achingly funny. Nearly Lear confounds expectations of what a Shakespeare play ‘should’ be and uses exuberant storytelling, music, film and of course Shakespeare’s rich poetic text to take its audience firmly into the heart of this great story. – submitted his team to play more brutally than beautifully and Clough soon creates plenty of friction both on and off the pitch with his abrasive style.

Movie: Cairo Time

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria St. FLIKS presents Cairo Time, a romantic drama set in the intoxicating Capitol of Egypt. While Juliette (Patricia Clarkson) waits for her delayed husband, she is kept company by his assistant Tariq (Alexander Siddig). Soon she settles into the foreign charms and rhythms of Cairo. This award-winning film is about a brief love affair that catches two people completely off guard, and took the top Canadian Honours at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival. Runtime 90 mins, Rated G. For more information, contact www.FLIKS.ca

Wednesday, Oct. 28 and Friday, Oct. 30, 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at South Nelson Elementary, 814 Latimer St. Nelson Youth Theatre presents their second play, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow tells the harvest tale of schoolmaster Ichabod Crane, and his Halloween night encounter with the infamous Headless Horseman. Starring talented youth actors aged seven to 15, this student version of Washington Irving’s literary classic, adapted by Kathryn Schultz-Miller, is a spookily fun good time, intended for youth and adults alike.

Literary Competition Eli Bukowski and Sarah Butler, as well as authors Olindo Chiocca, Anne DeGrace, F. Paul Markin, Almeda Glenn Miller and Holley Rubinsky. Music is by the Selkirk Jazz Quartet, with special guest Don Macdonald. There will be door prizes and auction opportunities, all centred around the theme of learning something new. In the spirit of fun and learning, oyster virgins (those without raw oyster experience) may be

Admission is by donation at the South Nelson Elementary gym stage, and there are audience prizes for the best Halloween costumes in attendance. For further information visit www.forstmedia.ca.

Art for Children at Oxygen

This fall, Oxygen Art Centre is offering art courses specifically for children and youth. Check out Cartooning with Josh Wapp, Zinemaking with Bradley Smith, Art From Nature with Marnie Eikenaar, Dramatize with Joel Cottingham, and Drawing and Painting with Anita Levesque. Levesque has put together an exciting children’s art programme.

deflowered. The event will raise funds for the Nelson Municipal Library expansion, including the Learning Place literacy centre. Oysters, Authors and Ale is an annual event presented by The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and the Nelson Municipal Library. Tickets are $45 per person (and include a $20 charitable donation receipt) available at Otter Books or the Nelson library. – submitted

“There’s a good variety of classes, and options for three different age groups. Oxygen offers arts enrichment in regular after-school programs,” she says. As children’s art programmes unfold at Oxygen, Levesque invites input and ideas. “We’re open to parents making suggestions for particular classes and time slots because we’re going to keep growing with the needs of children in this com�� munity.” � �� To register for courses, contact Kootenay School of the Arts at 352-2821. �� For more information on classes, Ideas Cafes, exhibitions, and resi�� dencies, check the website at oxygenartcentre.org.

Hank Pine and Lily Fawn perform at the art opening of Emily Beamer

Monday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. at the Cedar Creek Café, 5709 Hwy. 6., Winlaw The Hank Pine and Lily Fawn Show are coming to town to play for the art opening of local artist Emily Beamer. Hank and Lily are the vaudeville-inspired duo from Victoria whose act is based upon the tragic and hilarious adventures of their comic book series. The Secretaries, a great Edmonton based band, will be open for Hank and Lily. It is Emily Beamer’s first art show in six years. She has her own graphic design and illustration company in the Slocan Valley and between designing for clients, Beamer has created a show of botanical and natural science illustrations. She believes in affordable art and all of her pieces are under a $150. $8 cover.

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Friday, Oct. 23 at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 705 Vernon St. This is a hard rocking Celtic rock group featuring screaming bagpipies. Celtic overtones in a fusion of rock and punk? It’s not for the timid. The MudMen are beyond unique in their hard driving sound onslaught. Centered around ripping bagpipes, the MudMen have created one of the most mesmerizing rock performances anywhere.

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October 21, 2009

Kaslo concert season kicks off

Thursday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Church, Kaslo Violinist Marc Djokic is joined by pianist Julien LeBlanc for a program of music by Gershwin, Granados, Prokofiev and Brahms. Halifax native Djokic began his violin studies at the age of six with his father, violinist Philippe Djokic. He completed his under-

graduate studies at the New England Conservatory. Acadian pianist Julien Le Blanc is a well sought after soloist, chamber player and accompanist. He performs frequently with Marc Djokic. Tickets are available at Figments in Kaslo and at the door. Single tickets $20, seniors $18, students $5. School age children admitted free when accompanied by an adult patron. For info call 353-7539 or 354-5368.

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Award Honourable Mention winner for 2006 and his latest album, What the River Gave the Boat, has received critical acclaim across North Saturday, Oct. 24 at America. �� The Ladies of the Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, �705 Vernon �� Canyon are four Montreal St. Mark Berube and The friends who love The Band �� Patriotic Few are an eclec- and The Eagles. Ladies of tic group of musicians. All the Canyon take listenpowerhouses in their own ers from candy sweet folk �� domains, they are Jesson pop one minute, to heart Moen on bass and man- wrenching country the dolin, Patrick Dugas on next. Expect hauntingly beaudrums and percussion, and �� Marie Michelle on cello tiful harmonies, devilish beats and ivories and a and voice. Berube was a cold set of steel strings to Mark Berube and The Patriotic Few. Peacedriven Songwriting strangle your misfortunes.

Krafty �� Kuts

International DJ at the Australian Dance Music Friday, Oct. 23 at the �� Awards and Best Breaks Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. Krafty�� Kuts, is without DJ at the M8 Ibiza doubt one of the world’s awards. �� From humble begingreatest DJs. Lauded in nings Krafty Kuts is now the UK, worshipped in �� one of the big players on Australia, acclaimed in �� America, where ever he the world’s club scene, plays he is guaranteed to DJing alongside The cause a commotion with Prodigy, Fatboy Slim and even the Rolling Stones. his riotous skills. So far in a glitter- And with his recent Back ing career he has gained To Mine raising the bar for dance music’s top acco- the well-established series lades including Best it appears there is no end

in sight to the meteoric rise of Krafty Kuts. $15 at the door.

Digitalis

Saturday, Oct. 24 at The Royal on Baker, 330 Baker St. Digitalis is back with their original brand of “electro-rockatronica”, fusing together DJ, hip hop and live band. Armed with new technology and new ideas, they’ll be joining forces with Fraser Black

Nelson classical season tunes up The Nelson Overture Concerts Society are driven by an unceasing desire to has announced its 54th season of classical make a close connection with their audimusic performances. ence. Quartango offers a performance This season’s four-concert schedule filled with subtle nuances and a blend of brings a record number of performers to colours that reflect both the classical and the Capitol Theatre this season. modern effervescence of the milonga. ��a very �� “We have ambitious schedule”, Subsequent concerts include pianist says Overture series spokesman Ron Alexander Tselyakov and his son Daniel. � �� McDougall. ”But the fruits of our labour Tselyakov in January. In March they will definitely �� payoff.” ��bring the Vancouver Chamber Choir and The first concert in this year’s program the final showcase is the Symphony of the is Quartango Friday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. Kootenays. �� on�� at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson For tickets or further concert informaComprising of four highly accomtion �� call the Capitol box office at 352plished musicians who are bound by their 6363. �� shared passion for the tango, Quartango – submitted ��

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of Funkarelli on vocals, local rappers Cyphanex, and Mr. Smith of Beats Working on turntables. Come check out some fat breaks,hip hop, funk and rock with a heavy original flavour.

Unplugged music returns

Saturdays, starting Oct. 24, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Ellison’s Café, 523 Front St. Nelson As the outdoor market has ended, Ellison’s indoor music returns. Rob Funk, Allen Keirstead and more will entertain at Nelson’s only pure acoustic venue. Funk usually makes good use of the old piano as well as a variety of �� instruments he has up his �� sleeve.� Keirstead has a rare set of Jimmie Rodgers songs �� and �� probable surprise guests will make this a good�� opportunity to take �� in some local talent in an all-ages setting.

Crossword book launch

Saturday, Oct. 24, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Otter Books, 398 Baker St. Nelson’s crossword creators have released their third book of Canadianthemed crosswords. Barbara Olson and Dave Macleod contributed 25 crosswords each to Canada Crosswords 10. �� Olson and Macleod will provide tips to puzzle �� enthusiasts along with �� signing books. �� Olson’s puzzles have appeared in Saturday Night Magazine the �� Toronto Sun and the New �� York Times. Olson’s love of words has led her to earn a degree in French translation and to write a newspaper column on the joys and pitfalls of the English language. Macleod’s awareness of the cultural differences between the two countries began at an early �� age. He moved to Canada in 1975 from New Jersey. �� He studied forestry and �� in his spare time learned to make crossword puz- �� zles. His puzzles have � been printed in the New York Times and the Los � Angeles Times.

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18TH ANNUAL WH20 Ski Team Ski and Snowboard Swap. Sunday Nov. 1st. Hume School Gymnasium. 310 Nelson Ave. 1 - 3 pm. Ski, Snowboard, Telemark & Touring Gear and Clothing. Gear to sell - drop off: 9 - 11 am. Fees: 20% on all sold items. $3 per unsold item (max $10). Pick-up & payout: 4:30 - 6 pm. All proceeds to Whitewater Ski Team.

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I YEAR OLD Kootenay moon bed + deluxe futon mattress queen, over $700 new $400, brown leather love seat $1200 new 100. 250 229 5438 QUEEN IKEA HOPEN bed frame and mattress. Asking $200. Call 3529304. WANTED: WOODEN KITCHEN nook in good condition. call Steph 250-357-2788 BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE CHEST of drawers $120, wooden rocking chair $90, old trunks $50ea., stereo $40. 359-7756 TWIN MATTRESS AND box spring, new less that 1 year. execellent condition. $50 obo. Chris @ 250.551.2255 LOOKING FOR A Queen sized mattress or futon mattress, free or close to free. 250-357-2877 SMALL LIGHTWEIGHT COUCH, easy to move, with washable cotton slipcover $50 352-5155

NELSON FOOD CUPBOARD Society seeking Coordinator for 1 yr maternity leave with possibility to extend. Necessary skills: grant writing, event planning, public speaking, management experience, writing and computer skills. Bookkeeping skills an asset. Salary commensurate with experience. View full job description at www.foodcupboard.org. Deadline for application: October 22, 2009. Email resume to: tlpowell@shaw.ca or mail to: NFCS, 602 Silica St, Nelson, BC V1L 4N1 CRIMINAL RECORD? CLEAR your record with the FASTEST PARDON in Canada,

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Lost & Found FOUND: KEYS FOR vehicle and house/office. Found near tracks path above 10th St campus. Identify; 250.352.2022 LOST MON. OCT.5: one sterling silver loop with glass candy stripe earing. Sentimental value call, please call 250-352-2814 FOUND A BUNNY on Latimer St. on October 6. Please call to identify 250 357 2791 FOUND IPOD ON Cedar st. Phone 352-2397 to claim LOST: BLACK CHANNEL glasses case with silver C’s on sides. Reward 355-2556 FOUND CELL PHONE, on road uphill. Call to describe and retrieve. (250)505-9857 DARK GREY FORD Ranger box liner. Last seen heading downstream from BOB, Tues. Oct. 13 @ 2 p.m. 250-825-4224 LOST BRACELET RED and green faceted jasper stones with garnet beads between, magnetic clasp. 250226-7919 LOST: 1 PAIR of perscription glasses.Black and pearl with rhinestones around lenses. Please cal 551-5455

Misc. for Sale TELESCOPE: $50, LAVA lamp: $30, Graco Baby stroller/car seat: $120 wireless router: $75 call 250-3521806 WOOD LATHE CRAFTSMAN some tools included $100 Call 250 2294301 ANTIQUES: 100 + years old double �� brass bed $300, framed Nelson heritage poster $20, ph: 250-352-2823� KENMORE UPRIGHT VACUUM Cleaner, works great, like new condi�� tion. $125.00 250-354-4719 SOAKER TUB, OFF white, includes �� all plumbing. Excellent condition asking $150. 226-7650 4 WINTER TIRES $225.00; washer/ dryer $330.00; computer/monitor & 2 printers $45.00; vehicle battery -Free Phone 825-0191 BOGS BOOTS WOMEN’S sz6, Classic fern 10”. Worn once ($110 new) asking $75. 359-7499

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TOM CLANCY PAPERBACKS - 19 different titles used -pristine to medium condition. $20. 352-6268.

8HP ROTO-HOE GARDEN tiller $800; complete double size bed set $75; dinette set with 6 chairs and china cabinet $750; complete bedroom set $350; 1990 Ford Tempo $400; fruuit drier $50. Jesse 250-359-7911

WILL PAY CASH for antique photographs and photo albums 1940’s or older . Call 250-509-1069.

2 12 INCH sub Ramsa speakers. $300. 250-354-4893.

FREE TO A good home:registered quarterhorse. All I want in return is 1 or 2 toms of hay. 250-352-9689

THULE SIDEARM BIKE racks x2. 2 years old, great condition. $375.00 call 250-505-8192

2 MINIATURE DACHSHUNDS for sale. $300 for each. Both are males. Phone 250-359-6830.

SNOWBOARD 2009/2010 SEASON for less than $450. Taking offers on: Burton Snowboard 166cm, Great Condition. Flow Bindings, New. Ride Snowboard boots size 10, used twice. Jacket and Pants, fits a big guy. Call 250-352-9222 to see.

96X72 NU HEAT in floor heat pad, new in box $450.00 also bunkbed $150.00 354-1272 GORGEOUS 1953 WESTINGHOUSE gas stove. 2 ovens and griddle, lots of restoration done. $400.00 Vintage electric stove, 1960’s, with warming oven. $200.00 250-229-4094

BRAUN JUICER, NEW condition, $200. Shut-off valve, 2” brass, very good condition $40. 226-7880

2 BIKE HELMETS $25ea, 3 tables; pine $50, antique 50, glass patio $40. phone 250 354 3063

ARTIFICIAL X-MAS TREE (6ft tall) $40, Womens Burton Snowboard Freestyle Boots (sz9) $40 Call 250-352-3526

ONE RARE PERSIAN Bacara runner for sale $450. Eagle feather headress $500. 250-777-0020

KITCHEN TABLE WITH leaf 4 padded chairs as new asking $100.00 or offers 250 229 4650

SHELTER LOGIC 10’ x 10’ portable shed/garage, nearly new, $150. 250226-7967.

S L AT WA L L H-UNIT MERCHANDISER with removable shelves. Pine color, $300 new, asking $75. 250 359 7290

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS WASHING stand $15.00. 40”wooden sleigh with steel runners $20.00 phone 3525169 POTTERY KILN FOR sale for $600. Please calll for futher info. 505-6444 SOLID DARK OAK Belgian Sideboard with Mirror. Early 1900’s. 48”W x73”Hx18”D Great condition. $800. 352-7262 SOLID OAK DESK. Circa 1930. 50”Wx30”Dx29”H. 8 Drawers. Great condition. $700. 505-3822 48 BOTTLE WINE fridge(new), 3 brass lamps, bedroom table, radial arm saw stand, computer desk, 250352-3827 1 MID SIZE air-hockey table $150, 1 mid size fussball table $150, or both for $250. 352-1103 LEATHER CORK BOOTS women’s size 8, $50 obo, call Irina @ 3540292. TWO GUITARS AND A VIOLIN; one Washburn and one Yamaha solid spruce tops 352-6779 80” POOL TABLE/W accessory kit, 2 single mattresses, 55’ white aluminum railings. 250-354-3315 2 EXPRESSVU DISHES 24” & 30” $50.00 ea. Admiral 4 burner counter top electric range $125.00 Ken 352-0136 1/4 HORSE BELT driven blower motor for electric furnace. 6 months old, new $250, now $125 229-4414

LG 62” HDTV DLP TV and stand. Mint Condition. $2200.00 OBO call Mary Lou 250-229-2101 SMALL BAR FRIDGE $70, Greyhound bus ticket from Nelson to Vancouver open date $60. 250354-1648. 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

LAKE CANOE-GOOD CONDITION and well priced 352-7998 BLOND/WHITE AFRO WIG to buy/ borrow for halloween 352-7998 I AM LOOKING for 2 pairs Cross Country skis with boots size 6.5 and 6. 352-3131.

DRUM SET FOR sale. CB 9 piece. Excellent Condition. Moving Must Sell. $250 250-505-6401 BANG+OLUFSEN VINTAGE BEOVOX speakers P45 and S45, both in original boxes, great condition, $100. 250-354-1546.

GO-KART, FRAME, ENGINE, tires, anything. Phone Adam 250-825-0199.

Other

LOOKING FOR FREEZER burnt/ outdated meat to use for home made dog food. 226-6796

A CREATIVE, BUDDING hair-stylist is looking for more experience in the field. An apprentice position would be ideal. Donít miss out on a chance to teach and make a difference in someoneís life! Contact Alison at 250-3526011, ext 15 for the details.

WINTER TIRE- ONE or two 205/70R 15 250-354-7522 LARGE OUTDOOR DOG Run. Chainlink Preferred. Reasonably Priced. Daniel 1-250-368-7733 SEASONED SPLIT FIREWOOD, stored under cover for 8-10 months. 1 to 1-1/2 cords needed.352-3704. WANTED PLOW BLADE for full size truck and/or Bobcat. 354-1020 WANTED FREE OR inexpensive queen size matress clean in good condition. Also looking for free indoor plants. Call 250.352.2816 WANTED: GALLON JUGS with caps will pay reasonable price. 505-4820

Music & Dance NORD STAGE 88 Keyboard - $2000 - two years old + custom gig bag weighed keys - good condition

OUTDOORS WOMEN: COLUMBIA Omni Tech Women’s hiking boot size 9, Sage, like new,$70, 250-3541130 ANY METALLICA CDS please call 250 352-0109

Personals MOTORCYCLE BRIAN--MET YOU at the beach. Dennis--email me at dennis_eh@yahoo.com #1 PARDON SERVICE - We can remove your criminal record in 6 months! Receive FREE pardon or waiver evaluation. We guarantee it - Ask for details! Call Toll-Free 1-888-646-0747, www. pardons.ca.

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leather. They are adjustable, beautiful, very unique & make a great gift to yourself or the musician in your life. Prices range from $10-$40. Call Eva 250-505-5233

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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: 1800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. WASHER & DRYER, good condition, portipotty, vanity, faucet & countertop, single kitchen sink & faucet 229-4544

voice messages, voice mailboxes.1888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chat-lines. Local Single Ladies.1877-804-5381(18+).

YORKIE TERRIER CHIHUAHUA Puppies 2 males. lots of character. great pets. ready to go call 2294601 5 YEAR OLD Border Collie X Heeler female to a good home. For inquiries please call 1-250-5092774 CHOOSE ANIMAL HEALTH Technology career. GPRC Fairview College Campus. Large, small and exotic animals. On-campus farm and residences. Apply now for Fall 2010. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

Sales WANTED ALIVE NOT DEAD! Licensed Accident, Health & Life Insurance Manager for your area. Top Commission, leads, best products. Call Jack 1-800-495-1887.

Services ORCA TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 5050612. EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN AVAILABLE to do anything from small renovations to large home remodeling. Clean, professional and courteous. Whether its carpentry, tiling or painting, get the job done right and stay on schedule. Call Jeff Faragher at Farview Handyworks: 250-509.3426.

AVI GEAR: VOILE teleshovel & PIEPS analog transceiver: $150OBO, Diamar Fritschi Freeride bindings $150OBO, call 250-352-1806

Travel DISCOUNT TIMESHARES - Save 6080% off Retail! Worldwide Locations! Call for Free Info Pack! 1-800-5979347, www.holidaygroup.com/bcn.

Volunteering VOLUNTEER WITH KOOTENAY Cooperative Radio. Beat the Beats Fun Run & the Fall Membership Drive. 250-352-9600, www. Kootenaycoopradio.com. KOOTENAY KIDS IS looking for volunteers with the “Life After Birth” program. As a volunteer you will be buddied with a new mom to provide support in a variety of ways such as home visits, childcare, phone calls and resources. The expectation is only 2 hours a week for usually 6 months and training is provided. Please consider making a difference to a new mom and baby! call Cathy at the Family Place @ 352-6678 x 228 for more information. CAN YOU DIG IT? I Can! Woman with truck wants to help get your gardens and properties cleaned up before the white stuff hits. Eryn @ 352-2915

$275. 359-7163 MARSHALL MG100 100W amp head for sale. Has delay, overdrive, chorus etc. $350. Call 509-1980.

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Auto Financing

Cars

Sleds/Bikes

Tires/Parts/Other

Ties/Parts/Other

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.ca.

2004 2.0SX SILVER 126000km, exellent on gas, great for student $6200 obo 250-352-6931 great shape.

‘88 EAGLE PREMIER 4 dr automatic, runs ok, $300 250-3520766

LOOKING FOR KLT ATV for parts (any model). Must be cheap and have spark. 250-355-2872

WANTED: 16 INCH steel rims to fit 99 GMC Sierra, good winter tires too, 352-0532

MAZDA MX3 91 for sale $100, CANOPY OFF A 91 Dodge Dakota $100 250 354 1865

DOUBLE SNOWMOBILE TRAILER. 6 Months old. Looking to downsize. Possible trade or $2000. Shaun @ 354-7411

FOUR P20570R14 WINTER tires with rims fit 1988-95 Taurus, New 2008-2010 Yaris hood deflector 359-7933

Boats 30 FT GERMAN built sailboat with trailer. Sleeps 4. 6.2ft headroom,9.9 HP Diesel. $18,500.00 359-7779. 1975 SANGSTER DOUBLE hull, 65h Mercury motor, on trailer. $2000 obo 354-1020

Cars 2002 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.5 TS. AWD, 5spd, stereo, 2 sets tires, excellent condition. $12,000 obo. 505-7645 2008 MAZDA 3 sport GT- leather, heated seats, sunroof, LOADED! Fast and sporty. 21,000 obo. 551-3833 2000 SUBARU IMPREZA Outback. Green. 217000km. Excellent Shape. $6500obo Great winter car. 250-226-7116 1986 FORD BROUGHAM, V6, reduced to $1195. A must see, for the price. 250-352-5067

1986 VOLVO 740 turbo wagon leather, automatic, blizzack snows, good shape, needs tlc $1200.00 505-0183 2001 HONDA CIVIC $ 4900 obo 4 door / 5 speed 190,000 km, great on gas, very reliable 250352-9900 1994 S AT U R N - S L 247KM,RELIABLE,COMES with 4 studded winters, rear brakes and audio system $1000 obo call 551-1017 “MERLIN”-2001 TOYOTA SIENNA, 214km, hitch/trailer brake, summer/winter tires, bikerack, great family van, $7500 OBO, 250-357-2933 ‘95 OLDS ROYALE, great shape, runs awesome, $1000. Trades for truck/ minivan/suv 358 7262 1987 TOYOTA TERCEL 4WDWagon, regular maintenance/ service, studded winter tires, some-rust $400obo/eve/message 250-352-2035 1996 VW PASSAT glxvr6 fast sexy ski car, great winters,stereo, racks, cheap luxury $2000.00 352-9507

1992 NISSAN 240SX 140 000KM 5-speed leather only two previous owners beautiful $6500 joelguay@yahoo.ca 250-2294485 2003 VW JETTA diesel, 60 mpg, save $$, ac, good cond., $13,000 call 250-354-2764 2007 IMMACULATE CONDITION, ultra lite trailer can be pulled with a van or small SUV. $14,500obo 250825-4181 CAMPER FOR TRUCK HUNTER special. good fixer upper, has good ëlegsí. 250-226-0068 200 obo HUNTER’S SPECIAL: 18’ Taurus camper: gas/elec. fridge, 2new prop. tanks, shower/toilet everything works $1500 825-9930 1981 XT 250 dirt bike. Road legal. Was running, needs TLC, $400 2000 SKIDOO 700 Summit 151x16 Rolled Case Rebuilt engine much more modifications $4000 OBO 250354-5351 AIRSTREAM FOR SALE. 26ft, 1967, updated, clean, everything works. tracks very well. $5000 obo. call 250509-1006.

March 21 - April 19

Take time to discover the natural beauty that surrounds you. Appreciate the mountains, the water, people, art, and even the small ordinary things that make life interesting. Even if you are not looking for fun right now, it will find you. Enjoy the moment and the little quirks of human nature.

Taurus April 20 - May 20

It is important to accept life as you find it right now. You are usually fairly stable and solid and like to control things around you. By being flexible and easygoing you can make the best of a situation. Use your logical thinking and diplomacy and be ready to compromise.

Gemini May 21 - June 20

This is a good time to take a step back from the action. You may be feeling like having made a decision you want to see action or results right away. Beware of making hasty decisions or taking on too much as you may regret this later. Remain clear in your communications and intentions.

Cancer June 21 - July 22

You may be taking on some extra responsibility right now. This suites you as long as you are you are not taking on too much or feeling guilty if you do not take it on. If you choose to accept this responsibility it is because you truly want to and know that it is right for you. Travel may be involved.

Leo July 23 - August 22

This week you may be experiencing strong, passionate feelings. These feelings are directed at projects, sports, hobbies, a new person in your life, or renewed passion for a person already in your life. Take advantage of this internal fire as it is good for your soul and will not last long.

Virgo August 23 - Sept 22

Your efforts this week will be rewarded. This is a good time to make money due to your labour. If you are not employed, this is a good time to start your own business or apply for jobs. This is a good time to take a chance that you would normally not consider. It will be met with success if you do.

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 23

You may have been noticing that you have been having difficulties communicating your ideas to others lately. It is easier to express your feelings without becoming overly emotional. Take some time to find the right words first. It is important to be able to express yourself clearly right now.

Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 21

You may be caught up in an unfair situation right now. If you believe in karma, know that your good karma will outweigh any negativity in your life. Your good actions will be recognized and reciprocated. It is important to stay to true to your personal beliefs and strive for justice right now.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

This is a good time to explore a new direction. You may have been experiencing some indecision lately. You need to follow your own path right now and let others make their own decisions, even if they are making a mistake in your eyes. You will inspire others by exploring new opportunities that utilize your natural expertise.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19

This is time to let the fruits of your labour fully ripen before enjoying them. You will get what you desire, as long as you have the patience to wait for it. If you have been experiencing a set back lately do not abandon your goals. They will be fruitful with time as long as you learn from these experiences.

Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18

This is time to make your feelings known. If you are in a relationship with someone, it could be possible that they may not be aware how passionate your feelings are for them. Be subtle and romantic, treating them as you would like to be treated and you will kindle a long lasting partnership.

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

MINT CONDTION, LADIES Vulcan 500cc, year 2002, 4532.0km ,crash bar, saddle bags, windshield. $4500.00 250354-8250 2007 TRAILTECH TWO sled/ quad trailer, heavy duty tubular construction,15” wheels, 2” hitch. $2500 250-505-5004

Tires/Parts/Other P175/65/14 WINTER TIRES on rims (x4), 50% wear, fits echo, civic. $75. chris 3523137 4 WINTERMAX WINTER Radials; 205/65R15 on Dodge rims; used two seasons $295 354-1140 NOKIAN WINTERS 205/55R16 XL, 4 on rims, excellant, used 1 season. $550 Thule roof rack. 825-0087 4 FORD TAURUS rims 15 inch $15.00 each 352-6177 Greg.

WINTER TIRES FOR 14” Honda wheels. Only $140.00. Call 250509-1964. 4 15” FORD rims - 2 with Winters. $180 OBO. 250-509-0382 TRUCK/TRAILER TIRES & rims 11x 24.5 (4), $250. Chintz drapery material, new, approx. 50 yrds., $150, 250-225-3555 ARCTIC CLAW WINTER tires. On VW rims. New last year, used twice. 250 352 5564 4 WINTER TIRES toyo 16” like new 250 354-9851 4 OLD STYLE Jeep Cherokee all season Nokian tires on rims. Used one season. $150 OBO. 250 505-2090. 4 TIRES 225-70-14 on rims, fits MAzda/Ford $400. 250-3523269 4 ALUM RIMS, 6hole Toyota $100, canopy long box 60” x 86” Toyota $120. 825-0168

31” BF ALL-TERRAIN on black American Racing rims, less than 3000k on them, 850$ 226-7994

Trucks/SUVs/Vans 1989 JEEP CHEROKEE. Good condition. auto. 4 wheel. 225,000 kms. Brian 250 399 4439 1996 DAKOTA 4X4, V6Magnum, needs transmission, otherwise in good condition, $700 obo, 250359-8038 1979 CHEV 1 Ton dually with propane engine. Complete Dodge cummings engine/auto/transfer case, $7500, 505-3905 1991 MAZDA 2600I 4x4 extracab pickup, canopy, bedliner, 4cyl 5spd, good rubber, glass $4200 505-5034

2000 JEEP CHEROKEE Sport 4x4, 1 Year old Nokian tires, 122,000 kms, auto, serviced �� 4dr�� regularly, excellent in the snow. � �� Runs Great. $8800 250-3548443.

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2008 KLR 650 13000km $4900 Call 250 505 9985

ECOENGINE, 3-CYLINDER SUZUKI 1.0 litre $700obo, 15,000k rebuilt, 1-800-6115788.

This is a good time to have courage in your convictions. This is when you need to make a rational and informed decision. Use your reasoning, logic, and common sense right now. Take time to assimilate the facts and do some research. Once you have made your decision, try not to go back on it or let others change your mind.

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House Sitting

Rentals

HOUSE SHARE-SIT / NovemberMay, winter car necessary, wood stove, propane heater, outhouse, electricity, good water, references and deposit, pay utilities, Michael 352-2003 / 604-682-7194#1

BRIGHT, SPACIOUS, ONE bedroom suite for rent, lower Fairview. WD, NS, no pets. $650/month plus utilities available Cct 15th. Call yogita 250354-7758

3 BEDROOM DUPLEX available Nov 1. near Nelson, F/S,W/D, N/S,N/P, $1400/month includes utilities. 250359-7833 eves.

2BRM 1BATH HOME at 9mile 1000.00 plus utilities covered parking availabe to June 15 250-352-2492

RENT THIS EXECUTIVE 3 bedroom Townhome on Nelson’s Golf Course No pets/smoking ; Dec 1 $1850/mo + utilities 250-304-9849

OFFGRID CABIN FOR sincere Communications Enthusiast &/or skilled Bushnik. Part Worktrade, spiritual practice/Artist’s Retreat 250-2267311/250-226-6968

Real Estate 5 BDRM NEW executive home in floor heating views on 1 acre ten min from twn 250-352-3559 MOBILE HOME 1983 GENERAL 14X70, 3 bedroom, to be moved, engineered trusses, metal roofing, new laminated flooring, new stove/ fridge $29,500 354-1257 Erik or Ahna.

Real Estate Wanted PROF. FEMALE LOOKING for bach, 1 or 2 Br suite now or Oct. 1. 250-3094084, email: potatosalad64@yahoo.ca HANDYMAN WITH FRIENDLY old dog seeks accommodation up to $350/month. or up to $700 for 2 people. 226-6947

Rentals BIG 3 BEDROOM suite. Pets allowed! Beautiful neighborhood. $999/mo plus util. Nov 1st. 250 352 7303

NELSON-ROSEMONT 1 BEDROOM apartment to sublet from Nov.1Mar.31. $520/mo.+ utilities. n/p, n/s gwthomas@telus.net (250)354-113 HOUSE/ACERAGE ON UPPER passmore rd, wood/oil heat. long term handyman or family pref. 1200/mo. ph 250 229 5298 SPACIOUS BRIGHT 1 bedroom basement suite, N/S, N/P, $785 Nov.1st yilian95@hotmail.com 250352-9562 FOR RENT-FULLY FURNISHED 3 bedroom House, gorgeous, lake view, close to town, yet PRIVATE!! November 1st, 250-352-7134 UPHILL HOME FOR Rent- 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, bright, cozy, fireplace, views, fenced. $1400/month, & utilities & references #250-226-6863 LOVELY RIVERSIDE CABIN sublet. December to May inclusive. $700 including utilities. Single occupancy only. 352-1209

CABIN FOR RENT Oct 16 /Dec 16 . Furnished, bathroom/outhouse, needs firewood. Near Winlaw. $400/ month.250-355-2269 NICE 3 BDRM furnished mainfloor, great yard, only 5min. to Neson. Mature NS,ND, $1000. Available immediately 505-2060 LOOKING FOR ROOMMATE in cozy heritage home, 5 minute walk to Baker St. Room available November1st pick55@hotmail.com

12’ X 54’ insulated building may be used for shop or storage $350 a month 357-2466 Ymir 3 BEDROOM HOUSE. Hardwood floors, gas fireplace, spectacular view. no pets. Professional couple preferred. $1200/month. 250-358-7269 3BDRM HOUSE UPHILL Stanley St. for rent for quiet couple. no children pets or smoking call 352-7224 COZY RUSTIC 2-STOREY cabin near Winlaw, great view, 2.5km 4x4 driveway. No dogs. $425/mth 250355-2206 $1400 2BEDROOM, 2BATH + den top floor Silverbay. Heat included. November 15 (250)352-2541

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DELIGHTFUL TWO-BEDROOM HERITAGE cottage; five appliances; no pets; non-smokers; lease. Phone: 250-352-2522

PARKING SPOT FOR trailer for winter needed. Electricity and dog friendly a must! Heidi 509-1415 / 505-5355

BATCHELOR SUITE ON main floor, private riverfront house in Slocan Park. N/S N/P $650/month + utilities Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-5052067

PAUL & ZANAHE from Nelson New Zealand need a accomodation for Jan-March. House-sit or rent. Herenow@ihug.co.nz

1 BEDROOM LOWER suite of private riverfront house in Slocan Park. N/S N/P $700/month + utilities Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-5052067 1 BEDROOM SUITE in Nasookin (3 mile). Completely renovated & immaculate. Gas fireplace. Mature tenant preferred. $800/month utilities included. Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-505-2067

FURNISHED BEDROOM FOR rent. Rentals - Commercial New house in Johns Walk, Fairview. 2 FURN. ROOMS rent in �� for�� Utilities/Wireless included $500/ COMMERCIAL KITCHEN SPACE Rossland. Females only. $500 ea. month 250-352-0910 for rent P/T call 250-352-7976 for � �� includes everything. No smoking. more details ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT in email:potatosalad64@yahoo.ca Rosemont. $620 includes utilities. PROFESSIONAL THERAPY �� Available immediately. 352-1288 OFFICE downtown nelson (heri2 BEDROOM APARTMENT on tage). Incl.: utilities, parking, shared Trevor Street. Ground floor unit, coin2 BEDROOM DAYLIGHT basement wait. Rm. $259/mo.+gst/hst. Email: �� op laundry. $850/month N/S Pets suite, available nov.1/09. w/d, n/s, n/p nelsonmindscapes@shaw.ca. negotiable. Rentals@NelsonRealty. $950 inclusive. 250-352-2297, 250ca 250-505-2067 505-3563, 250-551-3663

Rentals Wanted

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

SINGLE MATURE MALE seeking affordable accommodations on fixed income, Balfour to Bleweet. Excellent references, 352-6266 ROOMS AVAILABLE IN lower Fairview home for gentle people with past shared accommodation experience 352-6779 DHARMA BUDDHIST LOOKING for similar philisophy people for 2 bedroom space in a 3 bedroom home $890/month. Rentals@NelsonRealty. ca 250-505-2067 ROOM AVAILABLE NOV 1st for mature, responsible roomate. Must love cats. $425 all inclusive. (250)551-5856

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The Passmore Volunteer tion to voluntarily helping Fire Department celebrat- the community, not only ed a combined 50 years of with fires but with all the service from three of its other emergency services members last month. they provide. Gord Ihlen, Passmore Presenting the medfire chief (and Medal of als on behalf of the Bravery recipient) was Governor General was awarded the Ten Year Greg Patterson, fire chief Service Medal from the of Tarrys Fire Department Regional District of and the RDCK Fire Chiefs Central Kootenay and fire- Association chair. Patterson fighters. Dave Anderson recognized the dedication and Peter Kinakin, both required by these mem- Please proof for accuracy then phone, fax or email with charter members of bers, given the difficulties Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250.352.5075 • Email the department, each involved in long-term, 24/7 received the Twenty Year volunteering. The Express is not responsible for any errors after Service Medal, also from After the awards were NOW SELLING the RDCK. Anderson presented Ihlen read a and Kinakin were also congratulation letter from 1106 seventh st., nelson, bc �� awarded the Fire��Services former Passmore fire sales: 250-354-9499 � Medal �� Exemplary Service chief, John Ludwar, �� who www.thegraine.com in recognition of 20 years regretted being unable to �� of loyal and exemplary attend. He concluded the service to public security in presentations by offering Canada from the Governor his congratulations, say�� General of Canada. ing “this award isn’t just Joe Chirico, community about years of service but services manager for the also about the quality of �� RDCK, thanked the fire- service.” fighters for their dedica– submitted

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Nelson Municipal Library basement, 602 Stanley St. Want a say in improving human-powered transport in Nelson? The City of Nelson is mapping out multi-use�� trails, pedestrian and cycling amenities and public transit improvements to increase options for� human-powered transport in the city. The City of Nelson has received a planning grant from the provincial government through�� the Built Environment and Active Transportation Community Planning Grants. The plan is part of the City of Nelson’s ongoing strategy towards�� sustainability. The project will identify four key components: an inventory of active transportation assets; prioritization of future active transportation needs; mapping to include identified locations of existing routes and proposed rouses as well as proposed improvements to those routes; and the identification of an urban route through the city for the TransCanada Trail. There is also a web-based survey available at http://www.opusinternational.ca/CityOfNelson/.

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At left, the men of the Gyro Club of Nelson got together last week for a friendly community gesture. They handed the Foundation $5,000 for the CT campaign. In the top right photo, new optometrist in town, Dr. Jan Zackowski, has his new community in focus. Together with Dr. Roland Daniels and the Family Vision Clinic staff they raised $1,000 toward the CT campaign at their recent open house welcoming him to Nelson.

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