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VOLUME 21, NUMBER 49

INSIDE H1N1 in schools Trafalgar and L.V. Rogers report sick students and teachers. PAGE 3

Logging near Nelson Kalesnikoff wants to log south of Nelson, affecting viewscape but not the watershed. PAGE 3

Road race

Moving artwork

City councillors give proposed road race through Nelson a bumpy reception. PAGE 4

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The Come As Your Art body paint competition brought some out-of-this world visions to Nelson on Saturday, Oct. 24. Above, Sara Victor checks out the new claws given her by artist Alexis Stafford. In the bottom left photo, Amber Seguin rages as an Inner Demon during her performance at the Spiritbar, painted by Cassia Barret. Below, Nat Reid echoes the art on the walls as Yvonne Boyd puts the finishing touches on her.

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Ignite the Boogeyman costume and lantern parade opens Halloween night up to all ages. PAGE 10

Editorial . . . . . . . . 5 Street Talk . . . . . 1 5 Crossword . . . . . 1 8 Soduko . . . . . . . . 1 5 Horoscope . . . . . 1 5 A&E . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 Restaurant Guide . . 9 Events . . . . . . . . . . 8 Health Pages . . . 1 3 Classifieds . . . . . 16 Homes&Gardens . 1 8 Weather . . . . . . . . . 19

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News How to revive Cottonwood Creek Page 2

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Controlling sediment from city’s streets crucial for bringing kokanee salmon back to the creek by Chris Shepherd A sedimentation expert praised the City of Nelson for its efforts to help make Cottonwood Creek habitable for kokanee salmon but said there’s still a long way to go to bring the fish back to Nelson’s popular creek. Alan Thomson was hired by the Nelson District Rod and Gun Club to study how sediment is getting into Cottonwood Creek. He presented that report to council at their Monday, Oct. 19 committee of the whole meeting. Thomson said the city went a long way to improve the creek’s ability to support fish when it installed three sediment traps on pipes that empty into the creek. “They will make a huge difference,” Thomson said, though he noted the city should try to monitor the traps, which have to be periodically emptied by city crews. Sediment from erosion and sanding during the winters makes it difficult for fish to use the creek to spawn. The fish lay their eggs in the gravel beds and when fine sediment washes down the creek, it “paves” over the gravel and cuts off the oxy-

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A woman crosses Davis Bridge over the mouth of Cottonwood Creek. The Nelson District Rod and Gun Club wants to make the creek suitable for kokanee salmon once more and controlling sediment from the city is a crucial step.

gen supply to the eggs, killing them. Thomson also recommended: the city and Regional District of Central Kootenay adopt erosion and sediment control bylaws; and that the Ministry of Transportation

review current snow plowing practices along Highway 6. Thomson says snow and sand thrown from Highway 6 should be reduced. Mayor John Dooley noted that at a recent RDCK meeting, some rural directors were

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Destination Imagination is on again

Destination Imagination teaches innovation, creativity, problem solving, com-

complaining about the lack of sand on Highway 6. Dooley said it was a lofty goal to return kokanee to Cottonwood Creek. Thomson said he’s seen creeks in worse shape and urged the city to work towards

munication, leadership and box” program. �� teamwork skill development Destination Imagination a all at once. non-profit, volunteer-based Some call the program creative problem solving proCreativity 101, while others gram for young people from describe it as the “outside the kindergarten to Grade 12.

Building a Community Vision for the Lardeau River Watershed Join Friends of the Lardeau River, Columbia Basin Trust & The River Speaks for a presentation about unique fish, wildlife and habitat of the Lardeau River corridor. Featuring wildlife photography by Jim Lawrence. Help create a watershed plan to protect the Lardeau, which is so important for Kootenay Lake.

making it habitable once more. There are 20 storm drain outlets in the city and Thomson urged the city to find more government grants like the ones that paid for the three sediment traps installed last year.

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relies on parents, community, teachers, administrators and of course the kids to succeed. �� For more information,

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Meadow Creek: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7-8:30pm, Lardeau Valley Hall Nelson: Thursday, Nov. 5, 7-8:30pm, The Prestige

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Kalesnikoff logging ‘nowhere near’ watershed Cutblocks will be visible from Rosemont for next 5-10 years but won’t affect city water by Chris Shepherd The view may suffer a bit but a logging proposal for the land south of Nelson will leave the city’s watershed alone, say foresters for Kalesnikoff Lumber. Stan Hadikin, woodlands manager for the Kootenay-based logging operation, explained the Kalesnikoff Lumber Co.’s plans for the land north of Selous Creek at council’s committee of the whole meeting on Monday, Oct. 19. Council was eager to hear the presentation because Selous Creek

serves as a backup water supply when the main water source, Five Mile Creek, runs low. That water source will be safe, Hadikin said, because Kalesnikoff wants to log an area well north of the creek and “nowhere near” the city’s water intake on Selous Creek. Kalesnikoff wants to build 3.5 kilometres of new road into the area to serve two cutblocks covering a combined 56 hectares. Hadikin said the cutblocks won’t be visible from much of Nelson with the excep-

tion of Rosemont, which is directly across the valley from the proposed cut blocks. Doug Thorburn, Kalesnikoff’s development forester, told council the area would be logged with the goal of having a minimal visual impact. Thorburn said he designed the cut blocks using natural features as the borders in an effort to make the cuts blend in with the surrounding landscape. He’ll also direct loggers to leave trees with a diameter larger than 50 centimetres which he says should

create a mottled, filled in look. There’ll still be a visual impact and Hadikin expects the cutblocks will be visible for the next five to 10 years. Hadikin also said the cutblock would help reduce forest fire fuel load above the city. Councillors asked what impact the logging would have on animal habitat and slope stabilization. Hadikin said both those factors are considered as the cutblocks are designed. Kalesnikoff hopes to log the area during the winter of 2010.

20 LVR, Trafalgar students, teachers sick with H1N1

SD8 monitoring situation at schools by Chris Shepherd The much-talked about H1N1 flu has struck two Nelson schools making 20 students and teachers ill. As of Friday, Oct. 23 there were about 17 students ill and three teachers sick with the H1N1 influenza, says Pat Dooley, superintendent of School District 8. All three teachers worked at L.V. Rogers Secondary School. The school district has asked schools to report the number of confirmed H1N1 cases. Confirmation comes from the student or employee who would relay a doctor’s diagnosis. So far the illness has not posed a major problems for schools, says Dooley. The school district has asked schools to report

if they have more than 10 per cent of their student population out with any kind of illness and that hasn’t happened. Dooley says the best advice they’ve received from the Interior Health Authority is that hand washing is the best prevention. Karl Hardt, spokesperson for the IHA, says the simplest things work best. That means staying at home if you’re not seriously sick, washing your hands regularly and coughing into your sleeve. “It might sound inconsequential, but it prevents the flu from spreading in the air.” If parents suspect their child is sick with the H1N1 flu they can call HealthLink BC at 811 to speak to a nurse about symptoms or concerns.

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Majors David Dean and Edith Dean of the Salvation Army stand in the room they hope will provide emergency shelter for Nelson’s homeless this winter. They’re still waiting on federal funding to offer the six beds.

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Winter Emergency Bed program might not run if no federal money comes through by Chris Shepherd Last winter, Nelson’s emergency shelters provided a space out of the cold and snow 380 times but organizers are waiting to find out if they can help Nelson’s homeless this year. Stepping Stones, Nelson’s main emergency shelter, partnered up with the Salvation Army three years ago to provide the Winter Emergency Bed program from mid-January to the end of March. Stepping Stones had the staff and the Salvation Army had the space and the two groups teamed up to offer critical housing during Nelson’s coldest weather. The program is funded by the federal government which normally gives confirmation of funding for the program by this time of year. The winter bed program provides shelter to men who can’t get a place at Stepping Stones. During

That is despite the fact Stepping Stones added four beds to the shelter in January 2009, bringing them up to 17 beds, though they can accommodate 19 when the weather is especially harsh by putting one person on the couch and another on an extra bed. Through the Winter Emergency Bed program the Salvation Army can offer six more beds. Salvation Army policy allows them to only accept men in the winter bed proMjr. Edith Dean, gram. The Salvation Army The uncertainty around funding is unsettling, says Edith Dean, a �� major for the Salvation Army. �� “It [the program] helps get �� says. �� people off the street,” Dean �� “Without the service people have �� nowhere to go.” Klee Hunter, manager of�� Stepping �� the winter, Stepping Stones sees a Stones, says that if the federal fund�� large increase in demand for shelter ing falls through she’ll have to see if �� and they frequently have to turn she can juggle her staff schedule to people away. accommodate the cold weather. ��

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Briefly Halloween treat and CT scanner fundraiser

Take Back the Night

Saturday, Oct. 31, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nelson Leafs Recycling Centre, 120 Silica St. Join the Nelson Leaf players for trick or treating at the Nelson Leafs Recycling Centre. The treat will be to receive a Nelson Leafs 2009-2010 team picture and a hot dog with a donation to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation CT scanner fundraiser. Nelson Leaf players will be on hand to sign autographs as well.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 5:30 p.m. at Hall and Baker Streets, beside Sidewinders The Nelson And District Women’s Centre hosts the annual Take Back the Night event. This night is for women to stand up against violence. Women walk for empowerment and safety to take back the streets. Men are welcome to support at the rally. Contact the Nelson Women’s Centre at 3529916 for more information.

Council gives bumpy reception to car race Race would close down highways for several hours as it passes through Kootenays ments covering roughly The Targa Canada 500 kilometres and last six West race would bring The proponent of days. Organizers hope to economic benefits, media a car race through the run the race in May 2011. attention and build comTarga Canada West, munity spirit, Hernandez Kootenays had a bumpy �� reception from council which has its head office in told councillors. � as �� Councillor Kim last week she outlined Nelson, has had initial displans for a multi-day race cussions with the Ministry Charlesworth was not and told that could spin through of Transportation to close convinced �� sections of highway and Hernandez she could not Nelson in 2011. Targa�� Canada West some city streets for sev- endorse an event that �� would like to run a race eral hours as the race contributes to the degalong highways through- moves through different radation of the environment. out the province’s interior, parts of the province. The Kootenays are an “I believe these are starting in Kelowna and �� passing through dozens appealing setting for the the kind of events that we have to stop holding. of communities along the race. “The roads are appeal- That they were appropriway, Eva Hernandez told council at their Monday, ing for the competition ate at one point and time Oct. 19 committee of the because they are twisty, and we did not have the which will help to keep challenges that we have whole meeting. Cars that race in Targa the event safe and keep now and we did not have the knowledge we have events are street legal the speeds at the limit.” �� Hernandez emphasized now.” and are driven by nov�� Hernandez said ice to expert drivers. The the race isn’t about speed, but skill. Charlesworth’s concerns race would have 40 seg�� by Chris Shepherd

were ones she had considered and when compared to other forms of tourism, it would be less destructive. Targa Canada West organizers have been exploring the possibility of carbon offsets and using various green technologies in the event, Hernandez said. In order to hold part of the race in Nelson they will need a special events permit. Hernandez expects it will take several months before she appears before council again. Nelson is one of dozens of communities Targa Canada West is speaking with. If Nelson says no to the event, they would have to look elsewhere, Hernandez said.

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BC Transit officials say they would like to see one transit provider in the RDCK instead of seven different ones like there is now.

RDCK, BC Transit talk regional bus system ��

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district would both like to see needs of residents and how transit a regional transit system in the should be changed in the future. BC Transit has 80 contracts to Kootenays but finding a way to provide transit across the provdo it poses a major challenge. Peter Rantucci, director of ince. Seven of those are in the regional transit systems for BC RDCK. �� “One of the things we’d realTransit, Dixon Nuber, regional ly like to move to is a regional transit manager, and Peter Murray, �� senior transportation planner transit program,” Rantucci said. �� sat with the Regional District of “Seven contracts is too many.” The directors agreed. Transit Central Kootenay board of direc�� tors at their Thursday, Oct. 22 users face multiple fares and conmeeting to talk about what the flicting schedules when they make �� directors would like to see hap- major trips across the region, directors said. pen to transit in the region. �� Rantucci said creating a regional The three were in the region as ��

transit system makes it possible to address those challenges. He asked the directors to consider what kind of working group they would want to represent their views in creating a regional system. “It will be time consuming and you don’t want to have to try and do it as a group of 20 [directors].” Mayor John Dooley summed up the hopes of the directors and the challenge facing BC Transit as he handed out small thankyou gifts to Rantucci, Murray and Nuber. “If you can deliver regional bus service you’ll be forever known as Jesus, Mary and Joseph,” Dooley joked.

Opinions & Letters The results of Campbell’s cuts

Editorial Time to find your snow legs (tires) When a sailor returns to land, after a long journey, he staggers and is uncomfortable. People say he has to get his land legs back and like the sailor, we have to get our snow tires back, not only on our cars, but also in our minds. Monday was likely a bit of a shock for most people. The snow falling from the heavy, grey clouds feels early this year and we want to encourage everyone to take care driving in this weather. Remember to give the driver in front of you more space so that if you have to brake suddenly, you won’t risk sliding. Give yourself more time to drive from point A to point B as well.

Bring the fish back Cottonwood Creek has had a rough go of it over the years. Stretches of it are bracketed by cement walls and in dozens of locations, storm drains from the city empty into it, swelling its water levels and, in the winter, adding copious amounts of sand, silt and water. We encourage the city to continue its efforts to reduce the amount of sedimentation making its way into Cottonwood Creek. The fine grains of sand effectively destroy any chance of a kokanee salmon from spawning in the city’s major creek, and we would like to see the fish return, something we would take as a sign of a return a more natural balance with our environment. Last year the city found federal grants to buy sediment traps that prevent sand from getting into Cottonwood Creek. We encourage them to find more and give the kokanee salmon another stream to reproduce in.

Fish Heads & Flowers Fish heads to people who allow their cats and dogs to reproduce. You are the reason that animals must sometimes be euthanized. Please get your animals fixed and if you can’t call somehwere for help or surrender them to a group that can get them fixed. – Friend to the animals Flowers to the office girls for always having time to chat, have chocolate emergencies and share our weekends. – Happy Officite Fish heads to the ignorant people who throw garbage into the

back of my truck when I come into Nelson. You should be picking up the garbage on the edges of the highway. – Ticked trucker Flowers to the employees who tolerate the many impatient drivers. – Watching from afar Fish Heads to the driver who passed me on a double lane when I was already doing ten miles an hour over the speed limit. Little did you know there was an oncoming car. You could have caused a huge accident. – Disappointed driver

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Touring the province with the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, whether by videoconference or in person, has allowed me to hear from individuals and organizations representing tens of thousands of British Columbians. What people are saying is significant. Namely, the recommendations to reinstate arts and culture funding to 2008/09 levels have been compelling. For every dollar of B.C. taxpayers money that goes into arts and culture, B.C. taxpayers get $1.36 back on their investment. Arts make us money – and don’t we know it Nelson. That being the case, the proposed 90 per cent cuts to arts funding along with the cuts in BC Gaming will decimate this economic industry and cost us a revenue source. At a rally on the Legislature steps, 500 artists and arts lovers called on the provincial government to reinvest in the arts. Several of them wrote letters as a petition to express the need for arts funding, then asked me to make sure it got to Premier Gordon

In The House

Michelle Mungall, MLA for Nelson-Creston

Campbell and Ministers Rich Coleman and Kevin Krueger. That’s exactly what I did, and you can watch it at www.michellemungall. com. Sports groups have also been clear in their presentations to the Finance Committee. Cutting $130,000 from school sports and cutting BC Gaming grants to youth sports organizations does nothing to help the provincial budget. Rather than reduce expenditures, these cuts will eventually increase costs for the simple fact that youth sports are an ounce of prevention for the pound of justice system and healthcare cures. Moreover, the irony that the Liberal government is cutting sports funding during the year we are hosting the Olympics isn’t

lost on anyone. People in forestry based communities want stability and to see their communities thrive once more. Hearing that, the BC NDP introduced an amendment to the Liberal government’s Wood First Act, specifying that the wood in B.C. buildings comes from B.C. In speaking to this act, I noted the need to increase B.C.’s value-added production so that we have jobs in our community (watch online at www.michellemungall. com). I and my BC NDP colleagues are proud of our forestry industry, so we want to prioritize that wood in our buildings comes from B.C. – not China, New York or Brazil – in these tough economic times. Unfortunately, the Liberals disagreed and voted against our amendment. As I work with my BC NDP colleagues to hold the Liberal government accountable for its decisions, we also persevere in bringing forward a positive agenda for B.C. I’m enjoying the job you have given me and look forward to hearing from you about your concerns and ideas for B.C.

Commentary Grief and the grace of love Michele Greco is a volunter with Nelson Hospice I love the sound of a loon calling to its mate. It’s a haunting sound, filled with so much tenderness. The sound spreads across the lake and rises into the trees like a wish released into the air. It reminds me of love. A deep yearning love When we hear that cannot be held, so fine is its texture. Our bodies our voice speak sway to its tempo, finding our pain and tell the rhythm where there is the stories of no fear. Like the loon, we our loved one, can call and hear a faint reply and know we are not we can begin alone. the slow process When we lose a loved of shedding our one, we call out to them from the depths of our soul. numbness. We yearn to feel their love, the caress of their hand of loss we have a chance across our cheek as it wipes to see the beauty of life away the tears. We hear the again. We begin to know echo of our haunting cry that our loved ones presand wait for a response. We ence remains in our soul, look to our friends, to fam- that their essence never ily, to our neighbours. We leaves us. Our yearning may never search their eyes for some recognition of our loss. We leave us, but it becomes believe that when we see it, softly wrapped in tenderthe world will slowly begin ness and hope. By the very act of receiving and giving to make sense again. When we hear our voice tenderness we can know for speak our pain and tell the ourselves that there is the stories of our loved one, we possibility of living again. can begin the slow process We know there is the posof shedding our numbness. sibility of not just living When we listen, truly listen, but embracing all of life’s to another tell their story richness and texture. We

can treasure and hold our heart, in the same gentle way we would for another, and understand that there really is no separation in life or in death. Our cry may still be haunting but we can know that like a wish it gets released into the air, where it can be heard and held by the grace of love. Where it can be heard and held by the grace of life. Do not let fear stop you from reaching out to another. You might be surprised who you might find. Someone who will take your hand and lead you to the place where the loons sing their song. The Nelson Hospice’s drop-in grief support group is open to anyone grieving the death of a loved one. It provides a safe place to express feelings, share stories and explore the healing process. Facilitated by trained volunteers, the group meets every Monday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Broader Horizons (905 Gordon Rd., backdoor entrance). For more information, contact Nelson Hospice at 352-2337 or visit our website www.nelsonhospice.org.

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Rent and housing Dear editor, Ever stop to think and wonder about what is the real underlying cause of Nelson’s housing shortage and high rents? I believe our local government is partly responsible for these problems. Are there really not enough roofs for everyone? I know of several large buildings in residential neighbourhoods that are empty and plenty of houses that are underused. Simple problems to notice are the regulations imposed by our government with our beloved automobiles. City bylaws state that off street parking must be provided with secondary suites. Are these regulations for the benefit of the people? Is it to help the frustrated homeowners that can’t park in front of their own homes because someone took their spot on the public street? Ha! Cars are polluting the air we breathe and congest our roads. Many people want to protect this bad habit but lets look forward and create a true LEED community. The solution for too many cars is to reduce them, not create more parking spaces. Do you think cars are going to be so important in five years when a barrel of oil is $200? Let’s place less importance on cars and their required parking spots so more suites can be provided for people who need housing. Stefano Bozzi Nelson

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Police blotter Skate park by Chris Shepherd

A simple case of driving without lights led police to discovering a Nelson man wanted on an outstanding warrant. On Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 11:50 p.m. a Nelson police officer saw a pickup truck driving without its headlights on. Police pulled the vehicle over and discovered the 22-year-old man was wanted under a warrant for theft under $5,000. He was also under conditions not to consume alcohol and was driving with an expired driving licence. He was arrested and served with a 24-hour driving prohibition, a violation ticket for not having a driver’s licence and had his vehicle towed.

The Nelson Police Department had 96 calls for service from Wednesday, Oct. 14 to the end of Wednesday, Oct. 21. Among those calls there were

moves ahead Council directs city staff to invetigate NDCC location

Assault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 calls Break and enter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 call by Chris Shepherd Theft . �� . . . . . �� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 calls Shoplifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 calls After delivering what the mayor called � influence �� Under the a “masterful” report, the city-appointed (of drugs or alcohol) in public . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 calls committee tasked with finding a location �� Drug related offence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 calls for the skate park got exactly what they Liquor related offence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 calls wanted: City staff and the regional recMotor vehicle incident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 calls �� reation commission will be directed to Mischief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 calls come up with the costs and feasibility of Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 calls These numbers are from the Nelson Police Department’s dispatch database and the eventual offence may differ depending on the police investigation.

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putting the skate park in a reconfigured parking lot at the Nelson and District �� Community Complex. The official motion will go before council’s regular meeting in November. Christine Schmidt, chair of the committee and manager of the Nelson and District Youth Centre, delivered the report to council at their Monday, Oct. 19 committee of the whole meeting. The committee included city staff, police and a representative from the

Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skate Park Society and after debating the merits of eight locations around the city. After Schmidt’s report, Mayor John Dooley praised the committee for its work. The committee was created after a series of false starts that led to the skate park society working on designs for several different locations. The previous spots, one under Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill and the other by the waterfront soccer fields, faced major opposition from businesses, residents in a nearby hotel and Nelson’s soccer association. In an effort to find a location that would suit the needs of skate boarders and avoid political wrangling, council created the committee to assess the needs of the skate park society and how those match with different locations in the city.

�� As winter approach�� es some not so obvious �� winter activities abound �� in our community. �� The Kootenay Swim In The Zone �� Club is a new year�� round competitive swim Kim Palfenier � �� club coached by Chris �� The Nelson Regional Wright in Nelson. The �� Sports Council can be club made their debut �� reached at: appearance at the KISU �� Box 1190, Nelson, BC Iron Sprint in Penticton �� V1L 6H3 over the Saturday, Oct. �� (250)352-3989 phone 17 weekend. Top results �� (250)352-0046 fax included silver and �� nrsc@telus.net bronze medals for Emma Borhi , Niallan Collier, Jordan Andrusak, and Gabrielle Hanvold. The Kootenay Swim Club will travel to Kamloops for the Ice Classic on school. The general pub�� lic is welcome to attend. Friday, Dec. 11. �� Call master Siminoff at Kootenay Christian �� 1-888-359-7598 for your � Martial Arts is host�� free ticket. ing their annual black �� Another year round belt graduation night �� activity group, Glacier on Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 �� p.m. at St Joseph School. Gymnastics, is holdTwo of the highest rank- ing their AGM this �� ing grandmasters in the week. All members are �� world will be at the event encouraged to attend on to test and promote 15 Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7:15 new black belts at the p.m. in the multi pur-

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pose room at the Nelson and District Community Complex. The Nelson Nordic Ski Club is preparing for the winter season by having their multi purpose gathering on Sunday, Nov. 1 at the Nelson District Rod and Gun Club. The Ski Swap and Annual General Meeting are happening at on the same day starting at 9 a.m. with item drop off, and the AGM at 10 .a.m. The actual ski swap goes between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The preseason membership drive will happen at the Nelson Trading Co. (402 Baker St.) on Thursday Oct. 29 �� to �� Saturday, Oct. 31, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 �� p.m. and �Sunday, Nov. 1 between 11 a.m. to 2 �� p.m. For more information �� call 354-4299 or email ajpop@netidea.com or visit www.nelsonnordicski.ca.

Kim Palfenier is administrator for the Nelson Regional Sports Council.

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& 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. Ski Swap: 11 am - 12:30 pm Pay-out to sellers: 12:45 - 2 pm �� *Equipment left at the swap will be donated to a local charity* ��

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If you would like to helep out at either one of these venues call 354-4299 or email ajpop@netidea.com. Visit us at www.nelsonnordicski.ca

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This December the countries of the global community will meet in Copenhagen Eco Centric for the next United Nations Russell Precious gathering to address critical issues pertaining to climate change, in particular commitments to significantly applause, is a dramatization cut greenhouse gas emis- of climate change looking sions. back from the year 2055. This past week in The screening will Vancouver, professor Bill include a panel discussion Rees, co-creator of the and interactive dialogue that ecological footprint matrix, will address how we might delivered the latest scientif- respond to climate change ic research that determined here in the Kootenays. that an 80 per cent reducThe panel will include tion in greenhouse gas local climate change expert, emissions were needed by Mel Reasoner, NBC 2050 to prevent an unprec- award winning investigaedented rise in global tem- tive reporter and Nelson peratures. resident and writer Mark Still, given many cen- Nykanen; Tara Williams turies of relatively stable representing Nelson global weather patterns, it Transition Town; Anita is difficult to know quite Burke, former sustainable how to address these pend- development officer for ing challenges at a local Shell Oil International and level, while not to do feels long time environmental inappropriate and even activist; and Nelson city negligent. councillor and environmenTwo years ago the West talist Kim Charlesworth. Kootenay EcoSociety held The film will be presenta well attended conference ed Tuesday, Nov. 3 at the on climate change here in Capitol Theatre at 7 p.m. Nelson. Tickets can be purchased Now they present a ben- at the Capitol Theatre or efit screening and Kootenay online at www.capitolthepremier of the recently atre.bc.ca. released film The Age of For further information Stupid. The film, which contact Russell Precious at is garnering awards and 505-3231. Russell Precious is a director of the West Kootenay EcoSociety. For more information contact the EcoSociety at eco@kics.bc.ca or 354-1909.

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Free services for your children

I was surprised the other day when I took my daughter Fawn in for her first eye doctor’s appointment Isabelle Herzig and found out that it was free. For children under 12 (with her daughter, Fawn) in B.C., eye appointments are free. If you are on MSP premium assistance, prescription eye glasses are over how they are moving also free of charge. That or developing? Up until made me wonder what they reach school age, you other free services there can get an appointment to may be out there for our see our local speech therapist, physiotherapist, and children. We all know how expen- occupational therapist for sive dentists can be, and free. So, if you have a feelunfortunately our fine ing your child may be havprovince does not offer the ing a hard time, make that same deal for dentists as it call today. You don’t need does for optometrists, but a note from your doctor for those families on MSP or social worker; you can premium assistance, BC’s make the call yourself. In today’s world of budHealthy Kids program will pay for basic dental care get cuts and service cuts, up to $700. For families not who knows how long these on MSP premium assis- free services will be offered. tance, the Interior Health Take advantage today and Authority has a commu- make an appointment. • Kootenay Kids Society nity dental hygienist that - physiotherapy and occuyou can contact. Do you think your child pational therapy Contact Nancy may have some trouble 505-1171 or with their speech, maybe at their walking or crawling nancyc@kootenaykids.ca • BC Healthy Kids – For isn’t quite coming together, or you may have concerns families on MSP premium Isabelle Herzig is the regional coordinator for Community Action Programs for Children (CAPC) and works with the Kootenay Kids Society. To contact Isabelle to submit a Joke of the Day on behalf of a child, or to tell her what’s on your family’s mind, email isabelleh@kootenaykids.ca or phone 352-6678 ext 226. To learn more about Kootenay Kids, go to www.kootenaykids.ca.

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assistance www.eia.gov.bc.ca/publicat/pdf/HealthyKids.pdf • Free eye exams – for

all kids under 12 • Dental hygienist – Interior Health Authority Mara Sands 505-7226 • Speech and language therapy – Interior Health Authority Deb or Rosie 505-7200 For more information on free health services contact Rebecca at 352-6678 ext 227.

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Sundays cont. SUNDAY MORNING WORHSIP, Community Church, Passmore Hall, 11 a.m. SUNDAY WORSHIP, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Slocan, 2 p.m. UNITY CENTRE of the Kootenays, 905 Gordon Rd. Broader Horizons. Back door, 11 a.m. Everyone welcome. NELSON AA - Sunday Morning 10 a.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St.

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 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Harrop Hall, Harrop 5:30 p.m. DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon meeting noon The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. NUTRIENT-RICH COOKING classes every Wed/Sun. Many topics to choose from. Contact Lorraine at lorraine@earthlobby.com or 250-352-3860. GLACIER HARMONIES Women’s Barbershop Chorus. All welcome at 7 p.m. to Baptist Church, 611-5th St. Nelson. Dorothy 352-7199 or Joey 352-3393

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

Sat. Oct. 31

ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH Service 10:15 a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. You are welcome. 352-2515 ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Everyone welcome to 4 p.m. worship 21 Silica St. 354-3308

HALLOWEEN JOURNEY at Nelson Waldorf School, 5-7:30 Prebooked 3526919, $5/child

CRAWFORD BAY SUNDAY Markets: July and August 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Crawford Bay Park. cbsundaymarket@live.ca or 250-227-9205/6806

NDYC HALLOWEEN SKATE Jam at 1:30pm. Tons of prizes, tons of fun. Call 250.352.5656

DROP IN ULTIMATE frisbee Lakeside soccer fields, 3:30 p.m.

SUCKERS: THE VAMPIRE Funk Opera @ The Factory 441 Baker St. 8-10 p.m.

Mondays

THE BIG BASH Family Halloween Dance, 7p.m-1 a.m. 246 3rd Ave Procter

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.

MT. SENTINEL SCHOOL South Slocan Badminton Mon Wed 7:30 p.m. 359-7610

HOUR OF REMEMBRANCE, SelfDesign ISK, Nelson Legion, more info www. iskhighschool.org

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

DANCES OF UNIVERSAL Peace 3: 5:30 p.m. at the Moving Centre, 533 Baker St (upstairs). By donation, everyone welcome. Bring non-marking indoor footwear and a water bottle.

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

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DIAPER FREE BABY / ELIMINATION Communication Support Circle, 4th Monday of each month 10 - 12 a.m. at The Family Place 312 Silica St. HERITAGE HARMONY Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250825-9694 or John 250-352-6892

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.

REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 229-4346 or 229-4343 for more details.

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

PUBLIC MEDITATION 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. All welcome. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre, 444 Baker St. www.nelsonbuddha.com

Tuesdays

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. Nelson AA-F-Troop meeting at the Cellar 717A Vernon St. 8 p.m. DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon meeting 8 pm at 601 Front St. 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.

Sun. Nov. 1 WHITERWATER SKI TEAM Ski & Snowboard Swap, Hume School Gymnasium 1 - 3 pm. Gear drop off: 9 - 11 am

SIGNING CHOIR (sign language) 3:30 p.m. at NDYC, 608 Lake St. www.ndyc.com

NELSON BADMINTON CLUB meets at Mary Hall Gymnasium, 7 - 9 p.m. Everyone welcome. Anne 250-352-7536 Guy 250-352-6330.

HALLOWE’EN WITH HEAVY Shtetl 8 p.m. @ Kaslo Hotel

REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 229-4346 or 229-4343 for more details.

SHOTOKAN KARATE 5-7p.m. St. Joseph’s school gym 523 Mill Street

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

FRIENDS OF NELSON Library invite you to the Annual Giant Book Sale in the Library basement 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bags of books sale 3-4 p.m.

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

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

NELSON WOMEN’S CENTRE noon - 4 for recycled bag sewing project. 250 352 9916

SUCKERS: THE VAMPIRE Funk Opera @ The Factory 441 Baker St. 8-10 p.m.

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

NELSON SCOTTISH COUNTRY Dancing 7-9 p.m. Central School gym. Beginners welcome, first class free.

DROP IN ULTIMATE frisbee Lakeside soccer fields, 6 p.m.

FRIENDS OF NELSON Library invite you to the Annual Giant Book Sale in the Library basement 5-8 p.m.

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

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.

BIBLE STUDY JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 6:30 p.m. 560 Baker St., Suite #3. Everyone welcome.

NELSON YOUTH THEATRE’S “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” 4:30 & 7p.m. @ South Nelson Elementary www.forstmedia.ca

SUCKERS: THE VAMPIRE Funk Opera @ The Factory 441 Baker St. 8-10 p.m.

Tues. Nov. 3 FILM: ‘THE AGE OF Theatre at 7 pm.

STUPID’ premiers in Nelson at the Capitol

Wed. Nov. 4 SENIOR CITIZENS’ BR.#51, 717 Vernon St. Monthly Meeting 1:30 p.m. All Seniors Welcome. TAKE BACK THE NIGHT 5:30 p.m. Hall and Baker beside of Sidewinders

Art Showings PAINTINGS OF EXPLORATION and Discovery Acrylic Paintings by Marilyn McCombe, until Nov. 15th Dancing Bear Inn ROW: REFLECTIONS ON WATER, Touchstones Gallery, until November 22.

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DOES SOMEONE YOU LOVE suffer from an Eating Disorder? Need Support? Last Monday of the month 7-9 p.m. 352-9598 after 6 p.m. or mcsuzzie@hotmail.com for more info. ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria St, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING�TROUBLE YOU? Meetings: Lunch Bunch at Noon and open meeting at 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.

Wed. Oct. 28 OPEN MIKE HOSTED by Estevan, Royal on Baker

Thurs. Oct. 29 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.

Fri. Oct. 30 PITCH BLACK @ Spiritbar

Sat. Oct. 31 TYLER TOEWS, MIKE Buckley and Kyla Hanna entertain unplugged at Ellison’s Natural Food Cafe, 12-3 p.m. NELSON’S OFFICIAL TRIBUTE to Tool, Salival, precisely re-creating the legendary band’s music at the Royal. EGYPTRIXX AND DJ Cosmo @ Spirit Bar

Wed. Oct. 28

FREE WORKSHOP CAREERS in Tourism. Learn about training requirements and employment opportunities in tourism. info@kcds.ca(250)352-6200. NELSON YOUTH THEATRE’S “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” 4:30pm & 7:00pm South Nelson Elementary (814 Latimer St.)

SELKIRK MUSIC STUDENTS return to Ellison’s Cafe 12-3 p.m.

Sun. Nov. 1 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.

Sundays

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

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

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

SARAH MCGLYNN & RICH RABNETT live at The Library Lounge, Hume Hotel. 6-10

Thurs. Oct. 29

Tues. Nov. 3

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 NELSON RADIO CONTROL CLUB, RC car racing 10am most Sundays, (seasonal) private race track, also Rock Crawling and RC Heli Flying, contact jdnelsonrc@gmail.com WORSHIP SERVICES JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 10 a.m., 11 a.m, 6:30 p.m., 560 Baker St, Suite #3, 825-4095. QUAKER MEETING 723 Ward, upstairs, 9:45. 354-3859.

Mon. Nov. 2 STICK & MOVED, DJ Joel West & Electronic Drummer THC, Royal on Baker

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

TOONIE TUESDAYZ with DJ Synthesis & DJ Cal, Royal on BAker

SWEETGRASS PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS Signatures, a backcountry ski film shot in Hokkaido, Japan, at the Capitol Theatre 7 p.m.

THE SWEET Sounds of Nikko every Tuesday at Fusion, on Baker Street. 7-10 p.m

Fri. Oct. 30 HELD OVER: TNT PLAYHOUSE Presents THE STAYIN’ ALIVE COMEDY REVIEW 8 p.m.(corner Ward & Carbonate) Advanced tickets at Reo’s and Eddy Music

ALL AGES OPEN MIC at the CocoaNut Lounge. 6-10pm Hosted by Rob Funk OPEN MIC NIGHT Finley’s 9:30 p.m. start. PO’ GIRL LIVE at The Royal

Thurs. Nov. 5 ORA COGAN & MARIN Patenaude perform at The Cocoa Nut Lounge

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The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 51 also starts membership drive for 2010 by Chris Shepherd It was 100 years ago the cornerstone was laid for the Royal Canadian Legion building and the legion is celebrating that this year as they look for more members to join up. In 1909 Gov. Gen. Earl Grey dedicated the building at 402 Victoria St. It was created to be a YMCA and included a swimming pool, two bowling alleys and two gyms. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 51 uses the main floor for their lounge and Harry Sommerville, a legion member for the past 47 years, says the space is

a vital social space for Nelson. “It’s a social space that I enjoy,” says Sommerville, who served in the Canadian Forces until he was discharged in 1961. He joined the Legion in 1962. “The friendship and fellowship are good.” The lounge is open seven days a week and throughout the month offers karaoke, crib tournaments, meat draws and Texas hold’em poker. The Royal Canadian Legion was started as a veterans group in 1926 (the same year Nelson’s branch opened) but membership is open to every Canadian citizen over the

age of 19. ing, such as the one that That military history is shows stern men with obvious in the rich col- straight backs, tidy mouslection of photos on the taches and a sign that lounge walls. The legion reads “Sergeants’ Mess recently received a grant 225 Kootenay Battalion.” to rescue and frame an What’s odd is that above impressive collection of the man in the centre, a photos that were languish- man with a dignified grey ing in the building’s base- moustache, is the mountment. ed head of a 12-point elk. Men in uniform peer Branch 51 is looking from sepia and black to add more members in and white photos that 2010. show the thousands of Through their meat Kootenay residents that draws, poppy drives and served in the First and monthly poker tournaSecond World Wars. ments, the legion supSome are poignant, ports veterans in need showing the men who vol- and community charities. �� were �� unteered or drafted For more information to serve in wars overseas. call 352-7727 or visit www. �� Others are entertain- rclbr51@telus.net.

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Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m. Tasting Fair �� at the Capitol Theatre, 421 Thursday, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m. �� Victoria St. at the Kootenay Christian �� Sweetgrass Productions are taking ski filmmaking Fellowship Hall, �� in a new direction. After 812 Stanley St. �� The Kootenay Christian spending a full winter in Fellowship, Daybreak �� Hokkaido, Japan, the filmRotary Club and Interact �� makers are on tour with Club (junior Rotary) host Signatures, a backcountry �� ski film full of remote fre- this International Tasting eride lines, deep powder, Fair. At this event people and mountain culture. will taste and experiA recent winner of Best �� Cinematography at IF3 in ence food from all over Montreal, this�� lovely tale the world. One will find of deep powder mystery the evening filled with �� delectables documents the relation- delightful ships of local snowsurfers, coupled with a great �� photographers and riders social experience. The event is to raise �� sea and with mountain, �� money for the Haiti season. Niseko local photog- Project, which aims to rapher Yoichi Watanabe help Haitians become explains: “As a photogra- self-sufficient by teaching pher, the change in season them goat husbandry and brings a change of sub- cheese making. Tickets (suggested ject. I have to be ahead of this change in nature, donation is $20) are availlike I have to be thinking able at at Investor’s group, CHRIS SHEPHERD about flowers before they (Roger Higgins), Remax Shayne Brandel with a few of the lanterns that will light up the night on Halloween during Ignite the Boogeyman. actually bloom in order to (Lorne Westnedge) or capture what really goes by calling the Kootenay on. I can say the same Christian Fellowship at about the snow as well.” 352-7700.

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Light up the night on Halloween with magic Ignite the Boogeyman lantern parade highlights the wonder of Halloween by Chris Shepherd

Ignite the Boogeyman

Saturday, Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. starting at the Mountain Station Parking lot at Gore Street and Cherry Street

There’s a bit of magic to it. Things that glow at night attract people. Shayne Brandel

Halloween is a night when spooks and sprites dance through the night and Shayne Brandel hopes people will come out for the costume and lantern parade he’s organized to celebrate the magic. Brandel, a local artist who specializes in painting, ran lanternmaking workshops this month in preparation of Ignite the Boogeyman. Brandel says people can still take part if they missed the workshops. All they need is a paper bag, a small light source (he’s used the LED lights avail-

Selkirk music students return to Ellison’s Cafe

Saturday, Oct. 31, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Ellison’s Natural Food Café, 523 Front St. Tyler Toews, who toured with Miss Quincy and the Ramblers this past summer and Mike Buckley who impressed us with his great voice, is back by popular demand. Kyla Hanna will round out this event with her first show at Ellison’s. She was featured on the Soundvibes 2007 compilation and performed at Cottonwood Falls Market recently. They’re all good songwriters and will perform without any amplification.

able at most hardware stores) and a jiffy marker to make a lantern. Brandel says he wanted to do a community project for kids (whether they’re eight or 35) that is free both in cost and of commercialism. He settled on lanterns because of the effect they have at night. “There’s a bit of magic to it. Kenny Konrad and Old Blind Crow Things that glow at night attract Friday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Vallican Whole people.” Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan River Rd. Ignite the Boogeyman starts Put on your dancing shoes, your scary masks, or your at 6:30 p.m. (sharp. There’s no witches hat, Kenny Konrad and Old Blind Crow will Kootenay time for this event) be ready to party and are bringing a few friends and and Brandel would like people whatever else they can find with them. �� to show up a little early for the The night will have a back drop of scary classics and � �� procession. People will walk psychedelic lights by Timmy Timewarp. Kenny Konrad along the trail to a clearing where and Old Blind Crow �� play foot-stomping roots and just �� there’ll �� be storytelling and other enough twang to get the wolfman howling. events. Traditional songs and originals alike are driven by For �� more�� information visit Conrad’s authentic narrative vocals. Brandel’s Facebook page (search Also playing are the Wild Turkeys and a guest DJ for Ignite the Boogeyman) or email playing between sets. ignitetheboogeyman@gmail.com. $8 with a costume or $10 without.

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Arts & Entertainment Bedtime Stories for Bad People

Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. at the Oxygen Art Centre, #3-320 Vernon St. (alley entrance) Imagine yourself surrounded by red velvet, submerged in ambient muzak. A handsome man holds a razor to your throat. Are you getting a haircut or are you at the Oxygen Art Centre’s Cabaret, Bedtime Stories for Bad People? Performing is scary business. Various characters haunt the psyches of local comedians. Stephan the Art Star (Lucas Myers) and Dermitt MacDonald, the Sex with Shoes On Salesman (Nicola Harwood) will be among the alter-egos possessing the hapless performers at the cabaret. “I’ve heard there will be yoga, murder and a Newfie jig. Maybe even naked legs,” says Harwood. “We could really use some support from local audiences. These alter-egos

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are dangerous, unstable and not very good dancers. Should they really be in possession of our stages?” Harwood asks. Are you ready for scary talk, horrifying thoughts, and daring displays? Test your courage. Join us for an evening of wild comedy, music, film, dance and delirious danger brought to you by the cream of the creepy freaks of Nelson. Taking the stage will be Myers, Bessie Wapp, Harwood, Joel Cottingham, Lisel Forst, Brahm Taylor, Sydney Galbraith, Robyn Lamb, Warren Fischer, Nancy Rosenblum, Bradley Smith and more … there’s always more. Come in costume. Win surprising prizes. Witness audience abuse. (This event is not suitable for children.). $20 admission and advance tickets at Eddy Music (488 Baker St.) or at the door. More info? Check out oxygenartcentre.org.

Friday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 1, 8 p.m. at the Factory Store, 441 Baker St. Suckers is a live full length multimedia theatre event. Almost two years of development has allowed for contributions from some of Nelson’s most creative minds, creating this show that incorporates progressive funk music,

Egyptrixx and DJ Cosmo

Saturday, Oct. 31 at the Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. Spiritbar will feature two notable Canadian DJs and producers who have yet to play in Nelson, Egyptrixx and DJ Cosmo. Egyptrixx is the most unique Canadian electronic producer to claim international success in the last year. His take on music – a diverse merge of booty bass, dubstep, bassline and ‘80s pop is turning heads everywhere.

Arthur Funkarelli

Saturday, Oct. 31 at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 705 Vernon St. Arthur Funkarelli is on a mission. Five young, but able veterans who’ll stop at nothing, not even police roadblocks, to bring the truth to the masses. It’s all right to be a little scared, but be ready. Real music for real people is the goal and you are the target audience. “We are not part of a retro trend. We are not prog-rockers out to conquer space and time. We are not pretty-boy industry darlings. We are the sum of our influences and the product of thousands of road miles,” say band members.

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Christoph Martens from this spring’s April Fool’s Freak Show and Fertility Cabaret.

Music, 488 Baker St. $12 in advance, $15 at the door, $7.50 for Factory members. The show was created by Paul Geisler and Owen Suppes. Music by Paul Geisler, Malik Mourah, Owen Suppes and the Bombay Laughing Club. Warning: Language, violence, zombies and sexually suggestive scenes. Suitable for ages 15 and older.

Although Halifax native DJ Cosmo was crowned Canada’s most versatile DJ after only 15 minutes on the decks, getting there wasn’t actually that fast. Making it to the top of the throne of DJ talent in the country in the Red Bull 3styles competition, flying over 80 competitors in 10 major cities in Canada, Cosmo recently took the number one spot in the Toronto finals. $15 at the door.

Friday, Oct. 30, at the Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. Pitch Black are award winning multimedia artist Michael Hodgson and Salmonella Dub producer Paddy Free. Their rocking 2009 Shambhala Living Room set was only the second time they’ve played in

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Saturday Oct. 31, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria St. The Capitol Theatre presents the timeless Halloween classic film this Saturday. Dressing the part is optional but the theatre does ask that no one bring any food. This low-budget freak show/cult classic/cultural institution concerns the misadventures of Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) and Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon) inside a strange mansion that they come across on a rainy night. After the wholesome pair profess their love through an opening song, their car breaks down in the woods, and they seek refuge in a towering castle nearby. Greeting them at the door is a ghoulish butler named Riff Raff (Richard O’Brien), who introduces them to a bacchanalian collection of partygoers dressed in outfits from some sort of interplanetary thrift shop. The host of this gathering is a transvestite clad in lingerie, Dr. Frank N. Furter (Tim Curry), a mad scientist who claims to be from another planet. With assistants Columbia (Nell Campbell) and �� Magenta (Patricia Quinn) looking on, Frank unveils his latest creation – a figure wrapped in gauze and � submerged in a tank full of liquid. With the addition of coloured dyes and some assistance from the weather, �� Frank brings to life a blonde young beefcake wearing nothing but skimpy shorts, who launches into song �� in his first minute of life. Just when Brad and Janet think things couldn’t get any stranger, a biker (Meat Loaf) bursts onto the scene to reclaim Columbia, his ex-girlfriend. When Frank kills the biker, it’s clear that Brad and Janet will be guests for the night, and that they may be next on Frank’s list – whether for murder or carnal delights is uncertain. Tickets are $10. Charge by phone at 352-6363 or buy online at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show

stage acting and stylistic audio video media. Suckers pits the schemes of ancient vampires and old politics against the transforming forces of heroism and undying love. It stars, in order of appearance Paul Geisler as Cyrus; Owen Suppes as Mark; Lyndsey Luvstar as Cora and Mirrah; and Fay Carlson and Rise as zombies. Tickets available at the Factory Store at 441 Baker St. and Eddy

The bastard sons of rock and roll still live. A raucous double guitar attack, soulful and commanding duelling vocalists, and a virtuoso saxophonist are their calling cards. Prodigious stage presence, deep musical knowledge, a punk rock ethos, and unsurpassed dedication to “the show” are their constants.

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Canada. Their sound is distinctive; ranging from organic ambient beginnings and layered soundscapes to skanking keyboards, cutting acid riffs and thumping rhythmic grooves, with dub being the glue that holds their sound together. Opening the show are Craig Mullin and Naasko and Coz&fx will bolster the Pitch Black visuals. It is their live show that really makes Pitch Black stand out from the rest of the crowd, both sonically and visually. They’ve toured the world relentlessly for the last eight years, headlining nearly everywhere and supporting acts such as Coldcut, Skream, and System 7.

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Early bird tickets are $10, advanced are $15 available at Eddy Music. $20 at door.

Halloween with Heavy Shtetl

Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. at the Kaslo Hotel, 430 Front Ave., Kaslo Nelson’s best little dance band will be playing an especially spooky mix of East European roots, Dixieland, and minor swing. The group features Dmitro Woychuk on sax and clarinet; Anneke Rosch on trombone and trumpet; Catherine McGrath on accordion and mandolin; and John Deeley on upright bass.

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Halloween Skate Jam

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Saturday, Oct. 31, 1:30 p.m. at the Nelson and District Youth Centre, 608 Lake St. Sign up for the NDYC Halloween Skate Jam. There are three age categories: 11 and under; 12

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to 14; and 15 and up. $10 to enter, $3 to watch. Pre-register by Friday, Oct. 30. Tons of prizes, including prizes for best cos�� tume. � For more information call 352-5656.

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The Halloween Journey with Waldorf School

magic world, small groups of children and parents are guided on an enchanting journey along a pumpkin lit path past various Saturday, Oct. 31, 5 p.m. at scenes and characters. the Nelson Waldorf School, Parents, teachers and �� 3648 Hwy. 6 young and elder commu�� The Halloween Journey nity members co-create is a magical communi- this event. ty event put on by the �� All 10 scenes are new. Nelson Waldorf School. A Fallen Star, Jack Frost, On this All Hallows’ Eve a Queen Bee in her Bee �� when the veils are thinner Hive a South American and one can see into the story, and Grandfather

Cedar are a few scenes. At most scenes the children receive a natural, healthy gift to symbolize what they have experienced. This is a non-scary journey and it is a silent journey to better see the magic of the night. As it is outdoors, dress for cold crisp moonlight, chilly mysterious clouds, furious freezing rain or sparkling snow. All time slots between

5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. must be pre booked and prepaid by calling the Nelson Waldorf School at 3526919. The cost is $5 per child, which includes a bag of popcorn at the check in, and the gifts along the way. The Halloween Journey appeals particularly to children three to 11 years old and to any parent who can see magic.

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The Big Bash Family Halloween Dance

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Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at 246 3rd Ave., Procter �� The Procter Community Society is raising the roof this Halloween, in �� more ways than one. �� They are hosting an all-ages �� Halloween dance to help raise money to repair the roof on the old

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God Made Me Funky

Wednesday, Nov. 4 at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 705 Vernon St. Juno nominated, God Made ME Funky (GMMF), are taking

schoolhouse, and they’re doing it by having a roof raising musical event at the community hall. This year they’re going all out, with two of Nelson’s hottest bands. Pureblend has a sound that blends numerous styles and genres,that’s gonna have the dance floor hopping. Phantom Power is a Tragically Hip tribute band with an appropri-

their energetic live performance on the road once again. The band is touring in support of their recent release Welcome To NuFunktonia. The group recently added 2005 Canadian Idol

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ate name. They take no prisoners with their high energy performance that will rock the night away. There is also a free haunted house at the Procter schoolhouse starting at dusk that will scare you out of your skin. Adults $10, teens $5, 12 and under free.

winner Melissa O’Neil as their new female vocalist. O’Neil, having just completed her stint as a lead vocalist in Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage, is set to bring her own energy to an already incredible live

experience. “This tour will be unlike any we have ever done. Having Melissa join the group has brought a fresh new sound to the group and we can’t wait to get on the road!” says, Phatt Al, lead MC.

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World-class welder to design railing for �� popular lookout over the city of Nelson ��

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�� Local artisan Patrick McIvor railing, the Cultural Development techniques with modern meth�� been chosen to create a new Commission and the city saw an ��has�� ods and technologies to combine �� of�� railing at Gyro Park lookout, opportunity to utilize the skills which will be built this fall. talented local artisans to create a metal with wood, stone and glass. The spectacular viewpoint at structure that was not only funcThe CDC put together a jury �� Gyro Park, a draw to both locals tional, but a beauty to behold and comprised of industry profession�� and tourists, was recently iden- a destination in and of itself. tified as a possible safety risk. A local artist and blacksmith, als with direct experience in this Rather than opting for a basic McIvor fuses traditional forge field.

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Travel and photography show

Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the �� Slocan Park Hall, 3036�� Hwy. 6, beside the Slocan Park Co-op �� Slocan Valley Recreation �� offers an evening travel talk with Peter Moll. �� This retired educator will share his journey to Africa �� where he captured awardwinning images of the people, wildlife and culture. After much research he decided to travel as part of an adventure tour package. He chose this option because this method of travel would provide him with excellent access to the areas he wished to take photographs in, offered a level of security to protect his expensive equipment and was within his budget. Moll will be sharing his photographs and stories of �� his travels at the evening �� talk. He’ll also discuss this method of travel and what �� to consider when planning a �� photo trip. Admission to the evening �� is a donation to the Slocan Food Bank. If planning �� to attend please call Slocan Valley Recreation at 226-0008.

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Tuesdays, 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Shanti Yoga Studio, 466 Josephine St. Yoga for Busy People is a 45-minute yoga class. These classes are designed to fit into the noon break. Instructors say people will return to work feeling refreshed and recharged. Each class will target work-related issues in the body, relieve stress and increase strength and flexibility. Classes are meant for students of all levels and focus on working people in the middle of their day.

Day of remembrance

Sunday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the SelfDesign-ISK High School, 402 Victoria St. In many cultures all over the world this is the time of year to remember, appreciate and connect with those whom we love that have passed from this earthly existence. Organizers invite people to bring photos of their loved ones and small items that represent their connection to a sacred reality. There will be a short time to share a poem or small reading. This is a predominately silent event with live devotional music in the background.

Probiotics can be taken in supplements.

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body & soul.

to list your service call 354-3910

Acupuncture

Kate Butt, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine ......... 551-5283 Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, 10 years experience.........352-0459 Marion Starr, Dr. TCM ............................................... 352-9890 Shauna Robertson, Reg. Acupuncturist ..................... 352-2167

Art Therapy

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

Ayurveda

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

Breathwork

Holistic Health

Syama Sylvie Heals With Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Thai, Qi Gong Flower Essences, I Teach The Secret and Mayan..........777-1077

Homeopathy

Barbara Gosney CCH RS Hom Cdn 12 yrs. exp......354-1180

Hypnotherapy

Sharon Best, Certified Adv. Hypnotherapist .......... 354-7750 Irene Mock, Reg. www.kootenayhypnotherapy.com352-7035

Massage Services

Chiropractic

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

Coaching

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

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

Colonics

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

Counselling & Consultation

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

Feldenkrais Method

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

Holistic Health

Nelson Pranashakty, Jothi Light Reiki Healing.......505-7832 Raya Kelson, Natural Healing Practice. Activate your heal ing potential www.quantumtouch.com......................505-5004

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Probiotics with antibiotics: A safe combination?

Briefly New yoga classes for busy people

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It is said that the human digestive tract is approximately 30 feet in length and it contains over 400 different species of bacteria. There are over 100 billion organisms living in the human digestive tract. Probiotics are microorganisms that can be taken in supplement form to help promote the healthy balance of organisms in the intestines. Probiotics can help to prevent the overgrowth of unwanted micro-organisms in the body, thereby helping to prevent possible infections. Antibiotics are used to kill off proliferations of bacteria that are causing infection and consequent illness. However, antibiotics kill off all forms off bacteria when taken, including the healthy probiotic bacteria that we need to have an optimally functioning digestive system and overall good health. Because antibiotics kill beneficial bacteria along with the bacteria that are causing illness, many people like to supplement their “good” bacteria while taking antibiotics. The question is, however, will taking probiotics while on antibiotics interfere with the effectiveness of the antibiotic medication? The answer seems to be no. For optimal benefit,

Nutritionists Pharmacy

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

Pilates

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

Reflexology

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

Shiatsu

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

Social Work

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

Spas

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

Tai Chi

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

Yoga

Om Yoga 3067 Heddle Rd.,6-Mile, omyogasixmile.com.......... 825-0011

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one should take the probiotic supplements as far away from the antibiotic doses as possible. For example, if the antibiotics are to be taken every six hours one could take probiotics three hours after the antibiotic dose. It is said that a good dose of viable probiotic cells per day during antibiotic treatment is anywhere between six billion and 25 billion. Common probiotics used as supplements in humans are: L. acidophilus, L. casei, L. reuteri, L. rhamnosus, and Bifidobacterium �� bifidum. � �� One can continue to take probiotic supplements anywhere �� between a week to a month after the antibi�� otic treatment is over in order to re-establish a healthy intestinal flora. Kate Butt is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She treats a variety of conditions and has special interests in women’s health, peri-natal care, chronic pain, and sports injuries. The information used in the Exploring Health column is for education only. It is important to consult a health care provider about your specific health concerns. For questions or information please contact truebalance. kate@gmail.com or call (250) 551 5283.

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

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Whole grains You’ve probably heard that whole wheat bread isn’t actually made from Chew On This whole grain wheat. If whole wheat isn’t a whole grain, then what is? Oats, brown rice, wild rice, barley, corn, quinoa and buckwheat are examples of whole grains. Whole grains are a good source Tara Stark of a number of nutrients including carbohydrates, B vitamins, iron, zinc, bran, the endosperm, magnesium and fibre. A grain is whole when and the germ are added all three parts of the back to the product in kernel are present – the the same relative probran, the endosperm and portions as they exist in the germ. In Canada, the regular kernel then when wheat is milled to the product is considered make flour, up to five per whole grain. Do the whole grains cent of the kernel can be removed to help reduce in processed foods have rancidity and prolong the same benefits as sitthe shelf life of whole ting down to a bowl of wheat flour. This is why brown rice? Probably “whole wheat” isn’t actu- not, but choosing a product labelled 100 per cent ally whole wheat. The food industry whole grain or 100 per knows that consumers cent whole wheat is a betaren’t happy about the ter choice than choosing missing five per cent of the same product made the grain so they are with refined white four. Aim to get your whole busy creating whole grains from actual grains grain products. The irony is that most – start your day with old commercial food prod- fashioned rolled oats, ucts that bear the label use brown rice as a bed “whole grain” are made for a stir fry, add barley from grain flours that to vegetable soups, cook have had all the parts up quinoa or wild rice to separated, then recom- accompany a favourite bined. As long as the meal. For more information on this topic visit www. wholefoodsnutrition.ca or call 505-9854. Tara Stark is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in helping people optimize their nutritional wellness and prevent diet related chronic disease.

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SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 12 - 1:30 p.m. Invigorating 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. 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 6:30 - 8 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, www.omyogasixmile.com BAHA’I COMMUNITY OF NELSON 7 p.m. 1920 Falls St. 354-0944 Join us for an introduction to the Baha’i Faith.

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Fridays (continued) TRANSCENDENDENT COMBAT SPORTS 6 p.m. Combat cardio, 250-509-1061. Summit Health and Fitness. KOOTENAY AKIDO 4 - 5 p.m. Akido Fun, ages 4-6 5 -6 p.m. Kids Class, ages 7-12 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class213C Baker St 250-352-3935.

Saturdays SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 10 - 11:30 a.m. Rejuvanitive Soma Yoga, Shayla 12 - 1:30 p.m. Hatha Flow, Cindy

Sundays SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 12 - 1:30 p.m. Invigorating Yoga, Elissa

Mondays SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 12 - 1:30 p.m. Invigorating Yoga, Sharon 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Feldenkrais, Hilary 5:30 -7:00 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. 250-509-1606. Summit Health & Fitness KOOTENAY AKIDO 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class, 213C Baker St 250-352-3935. CONTACT IMPROVISATION DANCE JAM 7:30 - 9 p.m. all levels and 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 www.omyogasixmile.com. 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.

SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 10 - 11:30 a.m Prenatal Yoga, Anna 5:30 - 7 p.m. - Yoga with 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, Susan Grimble 250-352-3449 EMOTIVE MOVEMENTS 5 - 6:30 p.m. Dance Foundations, All Levels Moving Centre, Pamela 352-1795, vibrationartisan@gmail.com 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 www.omyogasixmile.com KYOKUSHIN KARATE 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Kids, 6 - 7 p.m. Adults Blewette Elementary School, Keith Clughart, 551-3345 FELDENKRAIS CLASSES �� 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Reduce your stress, Curves, 512 Fall St. � Katz �� Judy 352-3319, somatikatz@gmail.com, First class free. SHANTI YOGA STUDIO MOM AND CHILDREN DANCE SPACE 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga, Maureen 10:30 a.m - noon Ages 0-7 & prenatal �� 12 -12:45 p.m. Yoga for Busy People, Sharon 45 min. yoga class Studio Alive, 1209 Falls St. Slava, 352-0047 5:30 - 7 p.m. Yoga with Karuna GYPSY SKIRT DANCE FOLK FUSION 7:15 - 8:45 New to Yoga, Sharon New Class �� 6 - 7:30 p.m. Studio Alive, 1209 Falls St. Slava 352-0047. KOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS 12 noon Reformer/Mat Work - Experienced Beginner 3-4:00 p.m. Beginner ages 6 & up 540 Baker St (upstairs) 250-352-1600. 4-5:30 p.m. Performance Group ages 8 & up APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS �� S.Nelson, Rhythmic Dimensions 505-1812. 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class QI-GONG & CHEN TAI CHI 525 Josephine St. Information call 250-352-0459. 7 - 8 p.m. at the Central School Gym. OM YOGA STUDIO Info 250-505-4562 Chris Gibson. 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle/Restorative Hatha, Alison FELDENKRAIS: Healing Your Back Neck and Shoulders 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga, Jenna Arpita 7:15 - 8:15 p.m., Feldenkrais Centre 206 Victoria St 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 www.omyogasixmile.com. susangrimble@telus.net, 352-3449. KUNDALINI YOGA with Catherine Leighland

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Kate Bridger

Family vacations are often more about what you are not doing than what you are doing and there is no reason not to incorporate some not-doing into your regular home life. Bring a piece of the lake home, not the mosquitoes perhaps, but some unstructured time, a bag of marshmallows and the occasional romance novel.

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If you have started down a new path recently, this will be an opportunity of self-discovery. You may find a cause, person, or job that you will be happy to devote your self and accept new levels of responsibility. You will be loyal and giving in this new position, and this in turn will bring you just reward, if not satisfaction.

The stars this week gently remind you again to be selfconfident, yet consider the opinions of others. By understanding and accepting that there are two sides to the story, and more than one right way to do things, you will be able to move ahead in your matters. Restrain negatively commenting on other people’s ideas.

Someone could be unintentionally holding information back from you right now. They may not even be aware that it would concern you. So keep your ears and eyes open when people are communicating around you and you will probably hear what you need to know. Remain observant in situations at home too.

Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18

Sometimes you can get caught up in romantic love and start to ignore the real love around you. Real love is the one that makes you feel safe and comfortable. This love is harder to recognize because it does not fit into our preconceived notions. This is a time to recognize the real love around you.

This is a time to be patient with your self and the projects you have undertaken. You will get what you desire in the end, just not right now. Try not to get discouraged or abandon your project. Learn from your mistakes and make an effort to improve. Integrity can lead to success.

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You may be finding it difficult to communicate in your close relationships right now. This is a good time to make an extra effort to reconcile as the other person will be responsive to you. You may need to reconcile with yourself. By accepting who you truly are you will overcome any troubles with feelings of happiness.

You may have been feeling extra adventurous lately. Your genuine inquisitiveness and willing to explore will lead you to new and innovative ideas. By accepting these ideas you can embark on a new beginning. This could be in your home or work or if you have taken on any new project lately.

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This is a good time to improve your financial situation. Utilize your unique talents and abilities this week in any new undertaking related to income. If you are marketing any material goods or your time at work, do not undervalue yourself. Don’t go for the first offer. Bargaining will bring favourable results.

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Oh Libra, beware of your self-defeating tendencies right now. This could undermine your efforts. It is important to keep your objectives insight. Think of ways you can be resourceful and recognize what you don’t need or what is holding you back. By remaining diligent you will find the right action.

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You may be feeling a bit down lately because of an incorrect decision you have made recently. You may have to start at the beginning again, but with careful action and diligence you will be able to recognize your errors and learn from them. You may have consider a better way to communicate with others around you.

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You have the opportunity to feel happy about the accomplishments that you, or people close to you have achieved lately. Take pride in that these have been more than just material accomplishments. You could have weeded your garden, or that you had a chance to connect with your Kootenay community in a positive way.

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Street Talk

Find a way to bring the vacation mentality home Autumn is the time of year we feel obliged to put summer away. We shut down the cottage, empty out the camper and everyone returns to school and regular work schedules. While you are dragging the canoes up the beach and scrubbing down the Hibachi, you are also stowing away all that came with them – family time, simple meals, permission to read a novel or play cards and time to think. That little place “up the lake” is restorative not because of the rustic plumbing, but because it represents a break in routine and an escape from the hyper-productive lives we subscribe to in between. Up the lake, sandy feet are propped up on furniture, cellular phones are useless and dinner is not a phone call away. Up the lake, we are more present in our environment and with family members. We focus on, and enjoy, the simplest of tasks instead of racing to the next. Many aspects of summer living are portable and don’t belong exclusively at the end of a long gravel road. If you were able to make time for these things in the summer, why can’t you make time for them throughout the year? Would the walls of your life come tumbling down if you traded a couple of hours at the office for a couple of hours at home, or played Frisbee with your kids in the backyard instead of driving them to every sports practice and scheduled activity?

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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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SOLID OAK DESK. Circa 1930. 50”Wx30”Dx29”H. 8 Drawers. Great condition. $700. 505-3822 WESLO CADENCE TREADMILL (10yrs old+/-) $25obo. Phone Alicia 352-5658. Pls no calls after Oct. 31st. VETO ALTO SAXOPHONE. Great shape. $300 obo. 250 352-0335 TIRES P185/70R /14” winters nearly new, $250. Rims x2, Honda 14”, Antique maple table $500, antique dining room hutch $500 352-7471 DOG IGLOO, HARDLY used $200. White sectional couch $200. 250352-6662 or 250-551-7833 LEATHER CORK BOOTS women’s size 8, $50 obo, call Irina @ 3540292. BRAUN JUICER, LIKE new, $200.obo, Shut-off valve, 2” brass, very nice condition, $40.- 226-7880 1991 CAVALIER 140000KM, 6 cyl ./31l and med size electric stove, ph 250-352-2514 DRYER 2 YRS old $200, DRYER 17 yrs old white by whirlpool $100 both cleaned 250-551-2143 ORECK AIR PURIFIER as new in box $100 250-551-0043 TABLE SAW - Delta 10” hybrid cabinet saw. Model 36-653C. $950.00 OBO. 250 505 5289 2 EXPRESSVU DISHES 24” & 30” $50.00 ea. Admiral 4 burner counter top electric range $125.00 Ken 3520136 1/4 HORSE BELT driven blower motor for electric furnace. 6 months old, new $250, now $125 229-4414 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 250359-7911 BRAUN JUICER, NEW condition, $200. Shut-off valve, 2” brass, very good condition $40. 226-7880 ARTIFICIAL X-MAS TREE (6ft tall) $40, Womens Burton Snowboard Freestyle Boots (sz9) $40 Call 250352-3526 KITCHEN TABLE WITH leaf 4 padded chairs as new asking $100.00 or offers 250 229 4650 ANTIQUE COAL STOVE $50; big above ground pool $150; ph 5056711 S L AT WA L L H-UNIT MERCHANDISER with removable shelves. Pine color, $300 new, asking $75. 250 359 7290 LG 62” HDTV DLP TV and stand. Mint Condition. $2200.00 OBO call Mary Lou 250-229-2101

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Trevor & Sara are excited to announce the arrival of Ethan, born September 25, 2009. A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful maternity nurses at KLH. Also a special thanks to Drs. Sawyer, Boyd and Alger.

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LOST: BLACK CHANNEL glasses case with silver C’s on sides. Reward 355-2556 DARK GREY FORD Ranger box liner. Last seen heading downstream from BOB, Tues. Oct. 13 @ 2 p.m. 250-825-4224 LOST WHITE BABY mitten with hearts between Coconut Lounge and Anglican church. Oct 13 509-1782 LOST DOWNTOWN: TOY Fox Terrier, 9lbs, white with black/brown markings. Call Jordon 509-0301 LOST: TACKLE BOX and rod at Glacier creek rec site road 18-10-09. 250-551-4020.

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Misc. for Sale ONE RARE PERSIAN Bacara runner for sale $450. Eagle feather headress $500. 250-777-0020 SHELTER LOGIC 10’ x 10’ portable shed/garage, nearly new, $150. 250226-7967. 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

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NEED A VEHICLE? Need cash? Up to $6000. cash back! Guaranteed approvals! Over 400 vehicles to choose from. Call Will or Ashley today! 1-888-2898935.

2 X NOKIAN winter tires, good shape, size 205/70R15 for sale, call 250-359-2946 4- 225/60R16 - 205/65R16 toyo go2 winter. One winter use 250-3549851 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 5052090. 4 TIRES 225-70-14 on rims, fits MAzda/Ford $400. 250-352-3269 4 ALUM RIMS, 6hole Toyota $100, canopy long box 60” x 86” Toyota $120. 825-0168 WANTED: 16 INCH steel rims to fit 99 GMC Sierra, good winter tires too, 352-0532 FOUR WINTER TIRES 205/60 R15, hardly used. Suitable for Subaru Outback. 250 505 4259 $100 31” BF ALL-TERRAIN on black American Racing rims, less than 3000k on them, 850$ 226-7994 4 WINTERS ON tempo rims 185 75 14 99% 352 7402 225/75-16 RANGER GRIP tires.2 for $75, 352-1619 15 INCH RIMS, 5 bolt, set of four, $60.00 250-354-4626

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

YA M A H A YA S 2 3 ALTOSAXOPHONE. Bronze, shoulder strap, extra reeds. $800 Great Condition (250) 777-0344 2 12 INCH sub Ramsa speakers. $300. 250-354-4893. DRUM SET FOR sale. CB 9 piece. Excellent Condition. Moving Must Sell. $250 250-505-6401

MAKITA L-ION HAMMER drill with battery and charger.$185. also seperate charger $48. 250 509 0348.

BEAN HERE NOW, Serving Capulin coffee with organic milk and cream! Ariba! Ariba! Beside JB Office

CHAINS FOR CUB-PONY size tractor, 8.3-24 tires, $50, 352-5004.

A COURSE IN Miracles study group alternating Wednesdays no charge Proctor info joelguay@yahoo.ca 250229-4485

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, DonÕt Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $3,495.00 - Convert your LOGS TO VALUABLE LUMBER with your own Norwood portable band sawmill. Log skidders also available. www.norwoodsawmills. ca/400t - FREE Information: 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. AT LAST! AN iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/ U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, sulfur, smell, manganese from well water. Since 1957. Phone 1-800-BIG IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com.

Misc. Wanted WINTER TIRE- ONE or two 205/70R 15 250-354-7522 USED ARCHIE COMICS Wanted for 2, young, avid readers. Please call: 250-352-0013 LARGE OUTDOOR DOG Run. Chainlink Preferred. Reasonably Priced. Daniel 1-250-368-7733 THROWING OUT OUTDATED, freezer burnt meat? I will take it for dog food. 226-6796 SEASONED SPLIT FIREWOOD, stored under cover for 8-10 months. 1 to 1-1/2 cords needed.352-3704.

OUTDOORS WOMEN: COLUMBIA Omni Tech Women’s hiking boot size 9, Sage, like new,$70, 250-354-1130

Pets & Livestock

Trades BUSH MECHANIC: CONTRACTOR with service truck or hourly employee. Full time, year round employment in the Chilliwack area. Madill & Waratah experience an asset. Please fax resume to 604-792-9575 or email: mtolmie@lakesidepacific.com.

DEVASTATED BY THE loss of a pet? Like to meet with others? 250 352-3862 KITTEN LOOKING FOR home. 4 month old black male. Very well treated. Excellent mouser. 355-2793.

Personals #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.

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.

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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 BEERMAKERS. ORGANIC, LOCAL, dried hops. Evenings 250-8259372.$10 per bag. NEW STOCK ARRIVING at your store! Do you need extra help during the busy Christmas season? Call Nelson CARES Society at 250-3526011, Ext 15 to find out more about keen, eager employees who can be a part of your team! 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. sk9M000106

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

CRIMINAL RECORD? WE can help! The National Pardon Centrea is RCMP Accredited. For better price and better service visit: www.nationalpardon.org. Call 778-783-0442 or 1-866-242-2411.

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POLITE, FRIENDLY INDIVIDUAL is seeking employment. Enjoys cleaning & stocking shelves, basic merchandising & greeting customers. Always punctual & reliable! Available for 2-3 hour shifts. Call Alison at 250352-6011 ext 15 to find out more!

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WANTED: USED FREE weights: dumbbells, weight plates, barbells, olympic bar and e-z curl bar. 5052275

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

CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, BASS CRY BABY model #gcb100. FLOORING, Finishing, Winterizing: Sudoku Classic Freesk9E000078 Difficulty Level - Medium lassic Like new Difficulty Level - Easy $35, kingsize eurotopper estimates. Affordable, Quality like new $75, 2503655608 Work 250-352-5035 WANTED: LEAD GUITARIST / Singer to collaborate in Nelson. I play keys, guitars, other. Alternative-CountryRock, Jam-Band. mmtnsong@telus. net

SILENCE SNOWBOARD 153 cm Option Bindings New $175 354 1494

K2 JUVY 139CM with Dynastar team7 bindings. Great condition. Used one season. $165.00

Services

Music & Dance

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

2006 SUBARU IMPREZA: 4dr SW, AWD, 2.5i4Cyl, standard, red, excellent condition, only 19000kms, $17,500. Call 250-352-0013

ANY METALLICA C.D.S or Metallica tabulature books please phone 250352-0109

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

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.

DEVINCI OLLIE DOWN hill mountain bike, mint shape, has 2 rides on it this year.$1200.oo firm

WANTED PLOW BLADE for full size truck and/or Bobcat. 354-1020

DOG BARRIER/GATE - the type you put in the back of your SUV. 3541140 Jill

Sports Equipment

STORAGE SPACE AVAILABLE for boat or RV. Flat, level, lakeside. (250)352-6028.

DATING SERVICE. LONG-TERM/ SHORT-TERM Relationships, FREE CALLS, 1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes.1888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chat-lines. Local Single Ladies.1877-804-5381(18+).

WANTED: 24” STOVE. Four 225235/75/15 snowtires. King duvet. 34” wood exterior doors w/glass. 352-5311

ORCA TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 5050612.

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Boats 1975 SANGSTER DOUBLE hull, 65h Mercury motor, on trailer. $2000 obo 354-1020

Cars ‘88 EAGLE PREMIER 4 dr automatic, runs ok, $300 250-352-0766 MINT CONDITION, 1997 Honda Civic, 220 km, must sell. $3950 obo 250-229-4445 Rosanna 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 FOR SALE. 2002 Gulf diesel. Gov’t Safety done. 176,000 kms Great car! 250 825-4128 Jodi 1988 VOLVO 740 Wagon with 280,000 km. $750 OBO. Must sell. (250) 551-5433 4 WHEEL DRIVE Subaru Justy with extra tires. 200,000 km. must sell. $400 obo - 354-1474 “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 1990 DODGE CARAVAN SE LWB, 6cyl, 7seat, runs great, well cared for, chains. $1600ono Email:friend_ harry@hotmail.com 1987 TOYOTA TERCEL 4WD-Wagon, 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 1990 PONTIAC TURBO Firefly- intercooler 5spd Std 3-cyl runs great body failing summer+winters $800OBO 509-1234 1998 HONDA CIVIC Hatchback, no rust, well cared for, great on gas, $4000 obo, 226-7648 NEED A VEHICLE? EASY FINANCE!! Low Payments! $99 Delivers 24 Hour Approval. WE DELIVER! 3,000 Vehicles to choose. CALL NOW! Mr.Green 1800-916-1726 BIG DISCOUNTS! www. yesfinanceyes.com.

R Vs 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. DOUBLE SNOWMOBILE TRAILER. 6 Months old. Looking to downsize. Possible trade or $2000. Shaun @ 354-7411 2008 KLR 650 13000km $4900 Call 250 505 9985 MINT CONDTION, LADIES Vulcan 500cc, year 2002, 4532.0km ,crash bar, saddle bags, windshield. $4500.00 250-354-8250 2007 TRAILTECH TWO sled/quad trailer, heavy duty tubular construction,15” wheels, 2” hitch. $2500 250505-5004 1996 POLARIS ULTRA 680(136”)Rebuilt, new-seat, clutch ($2000) or may trade for Boat (3523861)

Steel Buildings STEEL BUILDING SALE!.... PRICED TO SELL! Canadian manufacturer since 1980. Quick delivery. SPECIAL SIZES. 20X30, 25X40, 30x40, 35X50, 40X60, 48x90, 50X110, 60X150. OTHERS! Pioneer Steel Manufacturers, 1-800668-5422.

Tires/Parts/Other P175/65/14 WINTER TIRES on rims (x4), 50% wear, fits echo, civic. $75. chris 3523137 ECOENGINE, 3-CYLINDER SUZUKI 1.0 litre $700obo, 15,000k rebuilt, 1800-611-5788. WINTER TIRES FOR 14” Honda wheels. Only $140.00. Call 250-5091964. 4 15” FORD rims - 2 with Winters. $180 OBO. 250-509-0382 ARCTIC CLAW WINTER tires. On VW rims. New last year, used twice. 250 352 5564

Trucks/SUVs/Vans 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 REDUCED 91 TOYOTA Extra Cab 4x4. 6 Cylinder auto, high mileage, $5000 obo 250-359-7657 1973 PICK UP, runs good, work truck, auto 307” 355-2354 $800 obo 2002 DODGE RAM 150 cargo van 105,000km, auto,camperized, 4 extra rims, hitch, many extras $5,000, 250226-6994 1997 CHEVY ASTRO Van. AWD, Excellent condition, Good tires, some new parts. $3000 obo 354-9235 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE Sport 4x4, 1 Year old Nokian tires, 122,000 kms, 4dr auto, serviced regularly, excellent in the snow. Runs Great. $8800 250354-8443. EXCELLENT WINTER SUBURBANS(6), 4X4 Well Maintained $1000.00 to $4000.00. 1988-1991. (250)352-1982. ‘92 MAZDA MPV V6, AT, RWD ,160,000 km, VGC, need TLC, $900 obo .Ph.359-7772 2005 JEEP LIBERTY. 56000 kms. Excellent condition. $13600 250-2292167

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October 28, 2009

House Sitting

Rentals

Rentals Wanted

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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 HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE GOOD with animals..references Tara 250 352 0327

SPACIOUS BRIGHT 1 bedroom basement suite, N/S, N/P, $785 Nov.1st yilian95@hotmail.com 250352-9562

1BDRM, IN QUIET house Nov. 1, for mature tenant. Includes bathroom & cooking area, N/P, N/S. $500 includes utilities. 352-3400

NOV-1ST, 3BDRM BUNALOW House in Nelson, 5 appliances, NS/ NP/Ref-required, 1000/mo Utilities extra electric heat, Joe 352-9282

UPHILL HOME FOR Rent- 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, bright, cozy, fireplace, views, fenced. $1400/month, & utilities & references #250-2266863

CABIN FOR RENT. Backroad Winlaw about 40 minutes out of town. 450 plus utilities. Call 250-226-7220

FURNISHED BEDROOM, 5 min to Selkirk College. $500/month including utilities, wireless internet. Ph 2503523365

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

CLEAN COUPLE SEEKING Nelson home. Will do maintenence, non partiers, no pets, great references. Christopher briscosbrain@yahoo. ca

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LOVELY RIVERSIDE CABIN sublet. December to May inclusive. $700 including utilities. Single occupancy only. 352-1209

DHARMA BUDDHIST LOOKING for similar philisophy people for 2 bedroom space in a 3 bedroom home $890/month. Rentals@NelsonRealty. ca 250-505-2067

Real Estate UPHILL HOME(S) FOR Sale: 90’s built 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, wood floors, skylights, deck, views, fireplace, bright, cozy (can section off 1 bedroom and convert it to it’s own apartment with separate entrance) 2nd house- heritage 2 bedroom, wood floors, cute and clean- Great Mortgage helper! 2 separate yards, 2 houses, 1 lot, full privacy for both units, rental income potential. Contact Jane#250-226-6863 5 BDRM NEW executive home in floor heating views on 1 acre ten min from twn 250-352-3559 COMFORTABLE, CHARACTER HOME IN Rosemont. Great neighbourhood and views.$330,000, bchomesforsale.com. Kevin or Christine, (250)352-9235 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. INVESTOR/DEVELOPER IS BUYING BC land. Email confidential land info to sendmeinfoplease@shaw.ca

Real Estate Wanted HANDYMAN WITH FRIENDLY old dog seeks accommodation up to $350/month. or up to $700 for 2 people. 226-6947 LOOKING TO BUY a 2500+ sq house in Uphill near downtown on large lot. Katherine 250-352-0076

3 BEDROOM DUPLEX available Nov 1. near Nelson, F/S,W/D, N/S,N/P, $1400/month includes utilities. 250359-7833 eves. OFFGRID CABIN FOR sincere Communications Enthusiast &/or skilled Bushnik. Part Worktrade, spiritual practice/Artist’s Retreat 250-2267311/250-226-6968 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 LUXURIOUS TOWNHOME ON Nelson’s Golf Course available Dec 1st. $1850 + utilities; no/pets no/ smoking 250-304-9849 HOUSE BESIDE ERIE Creek and across from the elementary school in Salmo. Recently remodeled and has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a new cedar deck, large workshop, covered parking, lots of storage, and large yard. Ω hr to Nelson/Castlegar/Trail. n/s n/p w/d - references required. $800/month+dd+utilities. Call Emily @ 250-837-1815. WINLAW 2-BDRM FURNISHED Vacation-home rental. Nov.-April, $1350 all-inclusive, internet, phone, sat-tv. 250-365-7038 daytime, 250226-7038 evenings. ONE BEDROOM AVAILABLE Dec 1st in uphill Nelson. $550. No pets, smokers, quiet home. johnalton1@yahoo.com NELSON, NICE 2 bedroom with view up-duplex, Front St. walking distance to everything, recently renovated, new thermal windows, wood floors, fireplace, deck, laundry, storage $1100/mo. + util’s Available Nov. 354-7065

2 BEDROOM APARTMENT on Trevor Street. Ground floor unit, coinop laundry. $850/month N/S Pets negotiable. Rentals@NelsonRealty. ca 250-505-2067 2BRM 1BATH HOME at 9mile 1000.00 plus utilities covered parking availabe to June 15 250-352-2492 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

AVAILABLE NOV. 15, sweet 1 Bdrm. loft cabin at 9 mile, for couple or single, $900/month plus utilities, n/s (250)352-3228 STUDIO 270SQFT: HEATED with windows, electricity, counters/shelves/ cupboards, no water. $275/month: studio. Or storage: $150/month. 3527277.

Rentals - Commercial BEAUTIFUL, DOWNTOWN , stand alone building for lease. 2300 sq. ft. , 601 Kootenay St. Available Dec. 1 . Please phone for details; 250-8259932

EMPLOYED, RESPECTFUL MOM in need of 2bedroom place for Nov/Dec. Willing to help renovate. 505-2456. CHRISTIAN FAMILY LOOKING for a 3+ bedroom house. We have excellent references. Kelowna 250-8694198 or email me. MATURE WOMAN WITH cat seeks affordable housing. Yard access, self contained. Clean, quiet, artist, Joyce 352-9119. MOTIVATE MATURE MALE seeking any accommodation arrangement. Quiet, clean, respectful, handy, animal friendly AT, 505-5252

HARD WORKING, CLEAN, quiet, responsible man needs long term housing. ASAP, Steven 352-9876 EXPECTANT MOTHER NEEDING a clean bachelor suite close to downtown/uphill, $500-600 incl., bright, W/D, garden. 250-551-0239 SINGLE MATURE MALE seeking affordable accommodations on fixed income, Balfour to Bleweet. Excellent references, 352-6266 SINGLE MALE, 49 yrs seeking housing, $4450 maximum. Does handiwork, quiet, clean, respectful. Rick 250-9876

COZY RUSTIC 2-STOREY cabin near Winlaw, great view, 2.5km 4x4 driveway. No dogs. $425/mth 250355-2206

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$1400 2BEDROOM, 2BATH + den top floor Silverbay. Heat included. November 15 (250)352-2541 FURNISHED BEDROOM FOR rent. New house in Johns Walk, Fairview. Utilities/Wireless included $500/ month 250-352-0910 FURNISHED ROOM AVAIL. in Rossland for female. $500 includes everything. No smokers/ partiers. email: potatosalad64@yahoo.ca 2 BEDROOM DAYLIGHT basement suite, available nov.1/09. w/d, n/s, n/p $950 inclusive. 250-352-2297, 250505-3563, 250-551-3663

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BATCHELOR SUITE ON main floor, private riverfront house in Slocan Park. N/S N/P $650/month + utilities Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-505-2067

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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

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HOMES & GARDENS Briefly Presentation on life in Gaza

Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m. at the Nelson Municipal Library basement, 602 Stanley St. In 2009, Hanna Hadikin travelled to Gaza after the Israeli attack on that region in December 2008. She joined the Code Pink peace delegation and saw the effects of the attack on the Palestinian people. She will share stories, photos, children’s art and a presentation about the impact on children and families. This event is sponsored by Nelson End Occupation Now.

Tips on building a crawl space to code: Part two this to be a Polyethylene and the concrete surface to heat your crawl space We are building a �� sheet for use in build- is to be a minimum of and also the choice of home and will have a � ing construction. There is 50mm (2”) thick. To com- floor covering. I personcrawl space below the no specified thickness of ply with 9.13 you will also ally like the heated crawl main floor. What are our �� the polyethylene sheet in need to caulk all floor/ spaces with a concrete options for dealing with 9.13 but in 9.18 it requires wall joints and plumbing floor as this option tends the crawl space such as: �� a minimum of 0.10mm in penetrations in the crawl to significantly reduce do we have to heat it? an unheated crawl space space after the concrete moisture issues usually Do we need a concrete associated with crawl and 0.15mm in a heated floor is installed. floor? Is there any ventBill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Dale Olinyk The choice is yours spaces and it also gives crawl space. ing requirements? All seams must be whether or not you want you a great storage area. If you go with concrete taped or sealed and the floor or a vapour baredges must be sealed rier over the soil you will �� type sealneed to make sure that it and although you have a with a flexible �� floor is also installed with sec- few options of the type ant. The� concrete of ground cover to use in option will also have tion 9.13 of the code. �� a polyethylene This section of the code an unheated type crawl to have �� deals with soil gas control space, section 9.13 defines sheet below the concrete �� Inspection �� Bill, Paul and Dale are building consultants with Lynch Building Services Ltd. of Nelson. Send questions to editor@expressnews.bc.ca. Archived copies of Home Front can be found at www.lynchinspection.com.

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Air cadets back to home base

The 561 Osprey Air Cadet Squadron (Nelson Area) is back at its home base in the Royal Canadian Legion building, 402 Victoria St., now that renovations are completed there. The legion building under went renovations during the months of August, September and October leaving the squadron to seek out other locations for its weekly meetings. “It’s a relief to be back,” said the squadron’s commanding officer, Gerry Rempel. “We’re pleased with the number of new cadets who have joined our squadron this year and we’re glad to be back at the legion so that there’s no question where we’ll be meeting from week to week.” The 561 Osprey, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron has been in Nelson for 56 years. The squadron meets at the legion building on Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. For more information, contact 505-5024.

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October 28, 2009

Be aware of bears, experts say Kootenay bears are packing on the pounds before winter sets in and might come into contact with humans in the process by Chris Shepherd Kootenay bears fattened up on a phenomenal huckleberry crop this year and though the bruins have bulked up in the wild, bear experts are warning people to take care they don’t attract the animals this fall. “I expect any day now to start getting more complaints,” says Micah Kneller, a local conservation officer. He’s had few calls this fall about problem bears, a welcome improvement over last year when several bears had to be shot. Joanne Siderius of the Bear Aware program says it’s been an unusual season for bears. Huckleberries did well this year and that’s kept the animals higher up, away from humans. While the animals are well fed, Siderius says the bears will still come down to the valley bottoms, and into contact with people, out of

habit. Fruit trees and unprotected garbage give bears a reason to stay. Siderius recently toured Nelson the night before garbage pickup and found 76 homes had already put their trash out. “That’s 76 bear meals.” While the number is high, Siderius says it’s not as high as it used to be. Evelyn Kirkaldy of Bear Smart, another bear awareness program in the Kootenays, says the fall is when bears eat as much as possible in preparation for their winter’s hibernation and the fatter the bear, the better. A pregnant bear needs to store enough energy for herself and her unborn cub and if a sow hasn’t put enough food away, there’s a chance she won’t even carry the infant to term. Also, well-fed bears sleep lighter over the winter, so if there’s a disturbance, logging for example, then

the bear can wake up and move to safety. An underfed bear is more likely to sleep through a nearby disturbance. While the local B.C. Conservation Service has received few complaints, Kneller says he’s seen plenty of bears in the bush. “They’re around and they’re healthy,” Kneller says. If someone sees a bear in their yard Kneller recommends they call 1-877-952-7277. Depending on the circumstances, a conservation officer may come out and assess the situation. Kneller says if a bear frequently returns to an area there must be something attracting it. If a person is outside when they see a bear, Kneller says the person should never turn their back on the animal and run. He also says they should avoid eye contact and avoid making highpitched, squeaking noises.

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