theExpress
Friday May 27, 2011 Vol. 1, No. 12
building community since 1988
Welcome to the New Express Update Format New this week: The Express Newspaper is reborn as email, rather than physically dropped at your door. This enables you to read The Express and print only the pages you so wish. Because we are not constrained by print costs and delivery costs, we have more flexibility and space. In order to encourage you to open The Kootenay Express Update we have arranged with local businesses to offer you extreme local coupons. Each week, there will be three or four extreme value coupons. This week get great discounts with the following businesses: Kurama Sushi $10 off, Cafe Feminino Coffee $2 off, Otter Books $6 off. Also inside this issue:
On Page 2 Fishheads and Flowers - If you have a Fishheads and Flowers submission please enter at http://www.expressnews.ca/fishflowers.html Frequently asked questions about the Kootenay Express On Page 3 The Kootenay Express Non-Scientific Survey Question - See the results of last week’s survey as well as find the link to the new question On Page 4 Upcoming local events - See what’s happening in Nelson and area from Friday, May 27th - Sunday, June 5th If you would like your event listed, please enter it at: https://secure.awe-hosting.com/express-secure/calendar.html On Page 5 Classified listings - View what West Kootenay residents have to offer Please enter your classified at: https://secure.awe-hosting.com/express-secure/classified.php On Page 6 Kootenay Express Extreme Coupons - Print to start saving with your favourite local businesses. We look forward to hearing from you! Nelson Becker, Publisher The Kootenay Express: Building Community Since 1988 554 Ward Street Nelson, BC V1L 1S9 (250) 354-3910 www.expressnews.ca The Kootenay Express Update is produced by Kootenay Express Communications Corp. The purpose of the Update is to provide a media for the Nelson and area community. If you do not wish to receive the Update, simply send an empty email to unsubscribe@expressnews.ca You will receive a confirmation email in return with instructions on how to complete your removal from our list. If you have any questions, send them to express-update-owner@expressnews.ca
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opinion&editorial
Fish Heads and Flowers Fish Heads It has become common place to see the devastation from Nelson to Salmo, all along the roadside, and I think that it’s deplorable, that in order for animals to forage safely, that a machine can blindly kill and destroy our nature’s resources, the trees and scrubs and whatever else happens to grow there. - Concerned for Nature Flowers to man who smiled at me. - Invisible Woman
Flowers to our school principal for being a great guy. We will miss you when you retire next month Grateful Parent Fish Heads to the people who use flower boxes as ash trays and garbage cans downtown. Don’t spoil the blossoms with your butts! - Pansy Lover Flowers to the woman from church who shared her flowers divisions with me. Sweet on Sweet Williams
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How to contact us Classifieds, Events Listings, Press Releases, Fish Heads and Flowers and Letters to the Editor can all be submitted via the Express web site: www.expressnews.ca. You can also reach us by phone at 250-354-3910, through our website at www.expressnews.ca, or by post at P.O. Box 922, Nelson, BC, V1L 6A5. We look forward to hearing from you!
Nelson Becker, Publisher The Kootenay Express Update Building Community Since 1988 554 Ward Street Nelson, BC V1L 1S9 This week’s EXPRESS UPDATE was produced by: Nelson Becker Valencia Curkin Robin Murray
Frequently Asked Questions How did you get my email address? The emails that we use for the Kootenay Express Update are emails of people who have done business with the Express Newspaper or are emails we have received by personal request to be on our list. What is the purpose of the Kootenay Express Update? The purpose of the Kootenay Express Update is to provide the service of a community newspaper with such features as an events calendar, classifieds, opinions, diversions, for the greater community of Nelson and area. How does the Kootenay Express Update support itself? At the moment, that’s a very good question. The Kootenay Express Update lives on subsidy that it is received from me, Nelson Becker. In the future, the Update will have to support itself. We are in the process of determining advertising value, as well as looking at other methods of raising the necessary funds. Is The Express open for Editorial Submissions? Yes. We also want to support the non-profits of our community and we will welcome their editorial submissions as well as work with them to help them with their needs. What happened to The Express Newspaper? The Express Newspaper existed as a print version for 22 years, but it could no longer compete against the big corporations for advertising. We are committed to being of community service and we are now in the process of creating the Kootenay Express Update as an alternative to the print
copy. There are obvious benefits to an electronic Express Newspaper. We don’t have any printing costs or post office distribution costs. There is less restriction on space. Recipients can print out the pages that they so desire. There are also some disadvantages. Not everybody is internet connected. Reading off a screen is a different experience than reading off of paper. What is the privacy policy of The Express? We will never share your email with anyone outside of The Express. It is not to our advantage to do so, as we feel that you are part of our family and you are part of an exclusive club. How can my friends receive the Kootenay Express Update? You can send your friends our email and they can respond with the word “subscribe”, or “newsletter” or “update”. How do I get removed from the mailing list? You can get removed by clicking at the bottom of every update is a link to unsubscribe. If you click that link you will be automatically unsubscribed. You can also send us an email asking to be unsubscribed. The Express Update seems to me to be a valuable way to publicize my business. How do I place advertising in the update? We are still working on this because in setting a price for advertising we want to assure ourselves, and you, that you are getting the correct value for your dollars. We encourage you to get in touch with us so that we may begin this discussion with interested local businesses.
1. How much do you tip? Page 3
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thesurvey
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How much do you tip? 0%
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MANDATORY 15% added to restaurant bills is insulting! I leave the restaurant if the tip is automatically added to the bill. I tip according to the level of service I get...if the server automatically gets tips, then they have no reason to ‘woo’ me. And I am out to be wooed!! No ‘woo’-no tip. PEOPLE should be paid fairly enough and trained properly enough so that tips are extra money for them, not a necessary part of their living wage YOU need to add a part that asks whether you use these services or not Thank you IT depends on where in the world your service is, and how well the overall service was to your needs. There is a percentage that we use, and that is 15% of your total bill. However, having said that, it largely depends on the QUALITY of service, not QUANTITY.... THE ones I did not check i do not use. Restaurants do depend on quality of service but i tend to tip well. I generally do not tip anyone behind a counter. I’m not sure how tipping started or why it is expected. I do not tip professionals (massage therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists). Tipping is for a service that is exceptional and a server/bartender who is friendly. Beyond that, i should not be expected to tip.
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WHEN the job is paying minimum wage, I tip a lot more than when the job is already paying 30-75 dollars an hour. FOR massage therapists and hairdressers it depends on whether they have their own shop or work for someone else. If they have their own shop I don’t tip, if not it will be about 10%.
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A lot of times I’ll round it off to nearest even number. Ex. $46.34 will be $50.00, sometimes more, depends on service.
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I’D like to live in a society where the price is the price and I don’t have to always have the right change on me or have to calculate fast. In Australia there is no tipping and taxi passen-
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gers ride up(please front next to the Other specify) driver. I prefer that more egalitarian approach. SERVICE is the question key... answered
skipped question The Kootenay Express Update Non-Scientific Survey Question
In the last year, approximately how many times have you enjoyed the use of these Nelson recreation facilities?
city funds or non-profit organizations. This week’s survey is meant to encourage discussion. The information may be helpful to both the City of Nelson, who funds some of these activities, as well as private facilities who are looking to improve on their business. Nelson Community Swimming Pool, Any Fitness Gym, Skating Rink/Hockey Arena, Answers to this survey are completely anonAny Public Park, Whitewater Ski Hill, Gravity ymous: we have no way to identify responClimbing Centre, Savoy Bowling Alley, Gyro dents. This survey is intended to promote Park Outdoor Pool, Lakeside Tennis Courts discussion. 1 of 2The deadline for submitting responses to Swingers, Squash Courts Cut and paste the following link into your this survey is noon, Thursday June 2nd. We address bar to answer the survey: http://www. will present the results of this survey question in our next Update. If you have an idea surveymonkey.com/s/XK5RVQ8 for a survey question, please send it to us at Nelson and area enjoys a lot of recreational express@expressnews.bc.ca. opportunities. Some of these are supported by
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stuffhappens
Events Friday, May 27 to Sunday, June 5
live music
Fri. May. 27 Amplified with Billy Bangers and Breaker at The Spirit Bar. 10p.m. - 2a.m. DJ Brooklyn Earick with DJ Rhapsody 9:30p.m. $5 Brooklyn Earick is a high energy DJ from Ohio. The Royal. liveattheroyal.com
Sat. May. 28 Mista Chatman with Gisto, Buck Lee and Mama Sa. 9:30p.m. $5 before 10:30p. m., $10 after. The Royal. liveattheroyal. com Savage Blade with Alone Against Rome at The Spirit Bar Boo Dee, Intermission Surprise, Dirty Grace and For the Birds (Aspen Switzer, Elaine Ryan and Genevieve Rainey) at Ellison’s Cafe. Last show of the season. Noon - 3p.m.
Fri. May. 27 First Annual Oxygen Art Market! 7p.m. -10p.m.; Saturday, May 28 10a.m. - 6p.m.; Sunday, May 29 10a.m. - 5p.m. A studio sale of multiple original works by over 30 area artists Opening Reception for West Kootenay Chapter of the Federation’s celebration of their Tenth Anniversary with ?Decadence?, an exhibit of paintings by eleven of its members. VISAC Gallery, Trail. 6p.m. - 8p.m.
Sat. May. 28 Cottonwood Market Cottonwood Falls Park
Dirty Grace with guests Gemma Luna, Marley Daemon and Betty Supple. $10. 7:30p.m. Cedar Creek Cafe, Winlaw. 250226-7355 www.cedarcreekcafe.ca
Sun. May. 29 Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 9p.m. Royal Blues Jam. 4p.m. - 8p.m. A weekly afternoon of Nelson’s blues players as hosted by Craig Atkins Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 7p.m. - 11p.m.
Mon. May. 30
Vocalist Sarah McGlynn and guitarist Rich Rabnett at the Hume Library Lounge. 7p.m. - 11p.m.
Tues. May. 31 Open Mic at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 9p.m.
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Magic Bus with Ben Fox and Mykill. 10p. m. The Royal. No cover! liveattheroyal.com
Wed. June. 1 Electric Wednesdays with Estevan and Tracy Lynn. The Royal. 8:30p.m. Open stage! liveattheroyal.com Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 9p.m. Paul Landsberg with Strings at the Hume Library Lounge. 7p.m. - 11p.m.
Thurs. June. 2 Rob Johnson and Guests at the Hume Library Lounge. 7p.m. - 11p.m. Shari Ulrich in concert at the Castle Theatre, Castlegar. 7p.m. 250-365-3399
special events
Waldorf Mayfest. A young children’s festival with plays, crafts, food and the Maypole dance. Open to the community! 10a.m. - 1p.m. Booksigning: Cross-Canada tour with the latest Constable Molly Smith novel, Among the Departed. Otter Books, noon Walk for Lupus. Rotary Shelter at Lakeside Park. Fundraising event to support Lupus Canada. 4p.m., potluck dinner and prize draw to follow. www.walkforlupus.ca or 250-551-2797
Sun. May. 29 9:30a.m.
Guitarist Cliff Maddix and Friends at the Hume Library Lounge. 7p.m. - 11p.m.
Tues. May. 31
Nelson Food Cupboard Society Open House. 12p.m. - 2p.m. Tour the facility, take part in an informal discussion on food insecurity in our community, and learn more about the Nelson Food Cupboard’s services and policies while getting to know some of our Staff and Directors. Renew or sign up for membership - annual fee is only $1. For information on Hunger Awareness Day, see www.hungerawarenessday.ca 602 Silica Street, 250-354-1633 www.foodcupboard.org
A White Lightening Blues Band Fundraiser. 9p.m. - 11p.m. $5. This Kootenay Boundary fundraising event is to raise awareness of the need for access to dental care for low income families, adults and seniors, who are living in dental pain and need your support! At The Royal
Fri. June. 3 Papa Josh and special guests at The Royal. 9:30p.m. $10 Tickets available at Royal Espresso and www.liveattheroyal.com
Sat. June. 4 Wax Romeo at The Royal. 9:30p.m. - Tickets $10 available at Royal Espresso and www.liveattheroyal.com
Sun. June. 5 Royal Blues Jam. 4p.m. - 8p.m. A weekly afternoon of Blues featuring Nelson’s blues players as hosted by Craig Atkins
Wed. June. 1 Artists’ Open Legal Clinic with lawyer Martha Rans at Kootenay Gallery of Art, Castlegar. 7p.m. - 9p.m. 250-365-3337
Thurs. June. 2 Artists’ Open Legal Clinic with lawyer Martha Rans at Touchstones, Nelson. 7p.m. - 9p.m. programming@touchstones.ca
Fri. June 3 Film “Shout Out for Social Justice.” 7p.m. at Self-Design High, Legion Building.
Booksigning: Cross-Canada tour with the latest Constable Molly Smith novel, Among the Departed. Coles Books, noon
ongoing events
Wednesdays Nelson Women’s Centre Drop-in Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916 Darts at the Nelson Legion. 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727
Thursdays Nelson Women’s Centre. Drop-in Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916 Toastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www.toastmasters.ca Acupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic, 9:30a.m.. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-505-7248
Fridays Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362
Saturdays Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p. m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 352-7727 The Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936
Sundays Cribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727 Ascention Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. All are welcome. 250-352-2515
St. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 21 Silica St. 250-354-3308
Tuesdays
Quaker Meetings at 723 Ward St. Upstairs. 10a.m. 250-354-3859. Everyone welcome
Breast Cancer Support Group. Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake St. Noon on every 4th Tuesday. Alice 250352-6223
Texas Hold’em Poker at the Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Last Sunday of every month. 250-352-7727
Acupuncture for Addictions. Free dropin clinic, 1:30p.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-505-7248
Mondays La Leche League (breastfeeding information and support). 3rd Monday of each month, except July/August. 10 - 11:30a.m. 312 Silica St. 250-352-3583 Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892
Nelson Women’s Centre drop-in Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916 Having Fun Drumming Circle. Bigby place 509 Front St. 7p.m. - 9p.m. 250352-5616
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theclassifieds
Announcements NELSON COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE
now open Mon-Sat! Affordability, simplicity, community. Treatments $20-40. ph. 250-509-1466 nelsoncommunityacupuncture.com
Automotive-Cars
2004 SUBARU IMPREZA Outback Sport - 150,000 kms $11,000 OBO. 250229-5340
Automotive-Sleds/ Bikes
dirt bike is a 2 stroke, 3 speed-semi automatic transmission,(no clutch). Excellent condition! $900. 250-354-3867 2002 YAMAHA PW80
Automotive-Tires/ Parts/Other
CHROME SMITTYBILT NERF bars for 89-94 Toyota ExCab Pickup. $175 OBO. Ph. 250-231-0441 DOUBLECROSS TOWERS TO fit Yakima roof racks for Dodge Caravan. Paid $165+taxes. Offers? 352-7035 4 TOYO ECLISPSE summer tires, 185/75/14 inch. 50% of tread left. $100 --352-9424
Automotive-Trucks/ SUVs/Vans 1999 GMC JIMMY 4x4, excellent condition, one owner, 235,000km, summer and winter tires. $3000. 250359-7248 1976 DODGE EXTENDED Van camperized. Asking $2150. Call 250-3544594 1996 HONDA ODYSSEY 4 cyl. auto. runs well, incl. 4 mounted snows, 269K km. $2900 OBO. 352-7383
Children
DIAPERS FOR SALE: Happy Heinys and Fuzzi Bunz, Bambozzle (bamboo)with covers, $8-$10 ea. 250-352-3704 WEE-RIDE CHILD BIKE Carrier. Have your child sit in front of you! For toddler up to 40 lbs. 250-551-3278
Furniture
queen sized mattress/frame in good condition. 5511563. Will pick up LOOKING TO BUY
Health & Fitness
MASSAGE: HEALING AND rejuvenating, tailored for your needs. $1/min. Certified, 8+yrs exp. Shari, 250505-9943 NEXUS WALKER. NEARLY new. Asking $250 or best offer. Phone 250-3527958
Home & Garden
Rentals
TROY-BUILT POWER LAWN mower $200 ($450 new); Shindaiwa gas trimmer $150 ($300 new). 250-551-5172
PROCTER HOME. Large yard, fruit trees, garden space. Woodstove. Pets considered. $985/ mo. 352-1794 BRIGHT SPACIOUS ONE bedroom suite available June 1st, w/d, n/s, n/p, $750 plus utilities. 250-352-6132 AVAILABLE JULY 1 - Brand new 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom house in the tracks in uphill. $1600 plus utilities. 250-551-1116 BACHELOR SUITE FOR rent only 10 minutes from Nelson. New flooring & paint, in-suite laundry, $700/ month utilities included. 250-3522100
Misc. for Sale
keyboard, carrying case, adapter cord, instruction book, 99 sound effects. $55. 250-352-1956 ELECTRIC FIREPLACE, ALL-WHITE fake brick with ledge on top. $60. Email vcurken@hotmail.com for photo. 250-352-0960 FOUR WHEEL BATTERY operated scooter (Medichair), hardly used, $1500. Great on hills. 354-7800 YAMAHA 49-KEY ELECTRIC
Pets & Livestock
FOR A PET Rabbit: indoor and outdoor cages, litter pans and supplies. Everything for $50. Call 505-2826
Recreational Vehicles
Climber supreme, monster truck, Modified twin 970 Kershaw motors, $295. jdnelsonrc@gmail.com TRAVELMATE 31 FOOT. $10,995. Photos available on picasaweb. 250-225-3555 SUMMIT RC RACER/ROCK
3BDRM
Rentals Wanted
seeks housesitting or petsitting position, or cheap rental for June onwards. Excellent references. 250-3990068 MATURE, RESPONSIBLE WOMAN
Sports Equipment
FISHING DINGY $125; MOUNTAIN bike $300, almost new; 10’ X 20’ portable garage/storage $300. 250352-9150 QUALITY GOLF CLUBS with bag and stand. Great shape. Right-handed. $210, O.B.O. Nelson. 250-3526458
Volunteering
Woman’s Centre volunteer training. Last Thurday of every month. 9a.m. 12p.m. 250-352-9916
NELSON AND DISTRICT
Classified Listings We are now running free, reader classified ads. They will run for two weeks at no cost, 15 words or less. We are also now accepting commercial and association classified advertising. The cost is $5.00 for the first 15 words and $0.25 for each additional word. This is payable by Visa/Master Card. Please enter your classified by copying this link to your address bar. https://secure.awe-hosting.com/express-secure/classified.php
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