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Bike park opens

Bike Park Official Grand Opening

Saturday, May 29, 3-6 p.m. at Art Gibbon Memorial Kinsmen Park

JULIA GILLMOR

Art Gibbon Memorial Kinsmens Park in the Rosemount area has recently undergone upgrades to the bike park. The community is invited to come and ride bikes, try out the park, listen to music and take in the action at the Dirt Jump Jam. The park has been built by a dedicated group of volunteers and riders with funding made possible through the Nelson Cycling Club, fundraisers and memberships. Additional funding has been received from Nelson and District Credit Union and the RDCK area E and F. The Nelson Cycling Club will be on hand for a membership drive. Memberships cost $20 for the year with the money going back into bike trail and park maintenance. On the day of the event there will be eats, drinks and prizes to give away including a Kona Shonky Mountain bike along with other prizes donated by local businesses. Tickets for the bike can be purchased until May 29 at Gericks Cycle and at the event.

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JULIA GILLMOR A $1.4 million upgrade to the Castlegar Airtanker Base so it can simultaneously load airtankers with retardant will help the Province respond faster and more efficiently to wildfires, Forest and Range Minister Pat Bell announced on Thursday, May 19. “This adds significant capacity and allows us to utilize the aircraft and to help us in an area of the province that can be very challenging. During an average fire season the Castlegar base loads 170 aircraft so being able to load multi aircraft

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at the same time is going to be a big sup-�� The Minister also addressed recent changes in the markets for lumber exports port,” said Bell. Minister Bell spoke about the upcoming affecting increases in production in the �� fire season and what residents of B.C. can province. “The US represents 63 per cent of the expect. “We have a bit of a break this week with rains in part of the province, which is lumber exports. A few years ago the US a good thing. The long range forecast has represented 91 per cent of total exports.” moderated a little bit; originally we were Bell cited the work being done to diversify advised that we should expect a hotter and products and expansion into Asian mardrier than normal summer. We under- kets as the reason for recent gains. “Total stand it is shifting more toward normal shipments to China, Japan and Korea now weather patterns.” Kamloops fire centre, account for a significant portion of our lumberPrices exports.” which opened last week, will serve Winery as the Direct Hundreds of BCexpansion Wines This should also affect the head office for the province. Parking, Too!

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The Express is read everywhere, even in Uganda!

“I had a copy of the Express it in my backpack when trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda a few weeks ago. Here’s me with a Silverback Gorilla that seems content eating leaves, but it had just charged us out of nowhere, sending us sliding down a muddy jungle slope truly fearing for our lives.” Grant Elliot

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�� Classified ads are free for the first 15 words and are 25c for each additional word. Deadline is Thursday at noon for the following One free classified per week per phone number. Commercial classifieds are $5 per week for the first 15 words and 25c per �� week. word thereafter. Free classifieds are not taken over the phone. �� Press releases must be received by Friday morning for the following week. Press releases for events will be printed in the Wednesday issue immediately prior to the event. Publication of event press releases is at the discretion of the Express. While we try to include everything we receive, there is no guarantee that a press release will be printed. The Editor reserves the right to edit releases subject to length, clarity and taste. Submit press releases to http://www.expressnews.ca/pressreleases.html.

ISSN 1196-7471 The Express Newspaper is owned by Kootenay Express Communication Corp. Publications Mail Agreement #0654353. Paid at Nelson, BC. The Express is published every Wednesdays and distributed free to every home and busienss in the Nelson area, as well as Ainsworth, Ymir, South Slocan, Crescent Valley, Slocan Park, Winlaw, Slocan City, Silverton and New Denver, viia Canada Post. Businesses that wish to supply free copies of the Express please call 250.354.3910. Subscription rates in Canada are $54.60/51 issues (GST incl.) International rates available. Copyright 2010.

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Expected grizzly traffic closes Great Northern Trail

The Nelson Salmo Great Northern Trail, formerly the Burlington Northern Santa Fe right of way, is currently closed from Cottonwood Lake, Highway 6, including the Apex/Busk area to Hall Siding until further notice. This closure is required to prevent encounters with Grizzly bears which frequent the area this time of the year. Please do not attempt to view or approach the bears. Bears that learn to approach people, or are approached by people, may be

destroyed as a result of an encounter that becomes dangerous. The closure will be in effect until Father’s Day weekend at the earliest. The closure is in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Conservation Officer Service and Wildlife Section. Please see www.rdck. bc.ca to view a map of the closure area and www. bearaware.bc.ca for further information on reducing conflicts between bears and people. - submitted

Lost, found and homegrown Between Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9, Central Kootenay RCMP Nelson Detachment received a complaint of a stolen white 1995 Yamaha golf cart from the neighbourhood near the Balfour Fire hall on Hwy 3A in Balfour. The RCMP are asking that anyone having information about this incident contact the Nelson RCMP Detachment at 250-3522156. ••• On May 10, missing person Andrea Janey Levin returned to her residence in Nelson. Levin had been reported missing by her friends on May 8. Police spoke with Levin, who had been away and had failed to notify anyone of her plans. ••• On Wednesday, May 5, members of the Slocan Lake RCMP and Nakusp RCMP detachments executed a search warrant pursuant to the Controlled

police blotter Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) at a residence on Kazakoff Road in Winlaw, BC. During the search of the premises police located an active marihuana grow operation inside a greenhouse building on the property. Police seized approximately 270 marihuana plants. One Winlaw resident was arrested on scene, and police will be recommending charges against the individual for Production of a Controlled Substance (Marihuana), and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marihuana) for the Purpose of Trafficking. If anyone has information pertaining to illegal marihuana grow operations, please contact the Slocan Lake RCMP detachment at 250-358-2222, or call Crime Stoppers at 1800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Lop your locks and clean up the Gulf JULIA GILLMOR Local hair and pet salons have teamed up to collect clean hair clippings to assist efforts in the clean up of the oil spill that is threatening environmentally sensitive coastal areas throughout the Gulf of Mexico. Stylist Erin Ens, who recently opened Bijou Salon at 564 Ward St. has been looking for alternative ways to dispose of waste hair. “Hair can actually be composted, which is what I normally do, providing that it isn’t chemically treated. But this initiative allows us to reuse hair while helping the environment,” says Ens. Bijou, Enso’s, Pinky’s Pet Parlour, Tea Garden Salon & Spa and Vadim Kristopher Hair Salon will all be collecting and accepting hair donations. The hair will be mailed out to an organization called Matter of Trust, where it will be used as an environmentally friendly and effective way to clean the oil spill. Hair is stuffed into nylons to create mats and booms. So far, the non-profit has gathered more than 400,000 pounds of hair from around the States and Canada for use

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Erin Ens, owner of Bijou hair salon, will be sending this client’s hair, along with many others, to the Gulf.

in the Gulf region. Nelson salons are doing their part to try to make that number even bigger. According to the organization’s website, one pound of hair can quickly absorb a quart of oil. The booms can be wrung out and reused as many as 100 times. After the cleanup, worms reduce

the oily hair to compost. Every type of hair will work; straight, curly, dyed, permed or straightened. Customers are invited to bring in clean stockings to ship to the Gulf region as well as old toothbrushes. The toothbrushes will be used by volunteers to clean the oil from birds and other

wildlife. Also accepted is fur and other natural fibers such as waste wool, alpaca fleece, horse hair and feathers. For more information on how to help visit the website, www.matteroftrust.org.

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No jobs lost in mail changes,�� Canada Post assures JULIA GILLMOR Recent changes in Canada Post’s internal services have gotten local postal workers a bit nervous. Spokesperson for Canada Post, John Caines assures workers and residents nothing will be compromised in the community. “This is basically all about our overall efficiency.” Currently Nelson has a twin red boxing system, one for local mail and one for out of town mail. “The

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majority of the mail put into these ing delivery. boxes is destined for outside of the Surrounding the issue of envicommunity,” says Caines. “Monday ronmental impact due to the extra to Thursday the mail will continue transport Caines responds, “We’ll to be processed in the community. use existing highway shuttles that we On Fridays all mail, both local and already have so there’s no extra serfor outside communities, will be sent vices planned. There will continue to �� to Vancouver to our mechanized be on time deliveries without issues, sorting plant, which will give us the this is just an internal adjustment. It �� opportunity to optimize our week- will affect Friday’s collection only and end processing capability.” Mail will we’re not anticipating any reductions return to Nelson for Monday morn- in positions.”

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The elusive and temperamental Himalayan Blue Poppy In early fall and late winter when I sow my seed trays with a new batch of perennials, my hope for successful germination permeates the greenhouse air. In my mind’s eye, sprouts emerge, true leaves develop and the small plants grow on to bare foliage and flowers that will be a gardener’s delight. This has been the pattern for many species that I have grown over the years. In spite of general success my efforts have not been without trial or tribulation - particularly when attempting to grow the Himalayan Blue Poppy. Having never seen a blue poppy outside the pages of gardening books, I had

only imagined its stunning beauty. Charmed by the exquisite images and eloquent words that photographers and writers have used to describe it, I garnered the will and information to turn a seemingly mythological plant into a reality. Its germination requirements (cool temperatures, good light, acidic medium, and lots of moisture) coupled with very particular growing conditions (acidic, moist, yet free-draining soil that won’t dry out, a generous dose of compost or manure, shade, and protection from wind) make for a good challenge in both the greenhouse and garden. In the spring of 2009,

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growing gardens Helen Sebelius germination, I ended up with several seedlings that showed promise of surviving the summer months. This, in itself, felt like a major accomplishment as I tried to grow a plant that hails from the lush mountainous regions of southeastern Tibet. Those few plants demanded a lot of time last year, but at the end

of this winter, when their survival was evident, my efforts seemed worthwhile. The simple enjoyment that came with their survival has since been superseded by the emergence of several buds gracing a tall stem on one of the plants. As I watched the buds unfurl to reveal the sky blue petals, the promise of pictures and words became real. Come September, when the poppy’s seeds ripen. I will undoubtedly collect them, start the process all over again, and learn more about this elusive and temperamental plant.

Helen Sebelius is a gardener and artist who owns and operates Against the Wind Nursery in the Slocan Valley. Located north of Winlaw at 6376 Slocan River Road, the nursery is open Sunday to Wednesday, 10 – 4, or by appointment on Friday or Saturday. Call 250.226.6957. Visit www.againstthewindnursery.ca for more information.

It is never too late to thank your child care provider come to. Though I may have forgotten to say so on the Provincial Day of Appreciation, I would like to take this opportunity now to say thank you to all the amazing women and men who are Early Childhood Educators and Childcare Workers. You all deserve our respect and admiration for the hard, caring and nurturing work you do with our children every day. Thank you. For more information on starting your own in home daycare, please call Ray Ann at Childcare Resource and Referral at 352-0407 or email her at rayannm@kootenaykids.ca

Did you know that May 20th was BC Childcare Provider Appreciation Day? Did you take the time to thank your childcare person, show them how much you appreciate them? If you missed it, as I did; you are not too late. It is never too late to show someone how much you value them. A simple card, a flower, some chocolates, or even a heartfelt thank you goes a long way. Access to affordable early years childcare has been a huge problem in this province for many years and unfortunately, there is still not a solution coming from our government. Many parents cannot work due to the lack of childcare, and

family matters Isabel Hertzig student parents often drop able to help you through out of college or university that process. An “In Home for the same reason. Wait Daycare” can be a rewardlists at childcare centres are ing though challenging long and spaces are at a opportunity for those that would like to work but premium. If you are a parent of a have a young child. The young child and are think- parents will appreciate you ing of starting up your own every day, even if we forin home daycare, the staff get the Childcare Provider at your local Childcare Appreciation Day, and Resource and Referral, a most importantly, you program of Kootenay Kids could be offering a warm Society, are willing and loving home for a child to 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.

Nelson Leafs welcome new head coach The Nelson Leafs Hockey Society is pleased to announce that Chris Shaw of Penticton, BC has accepted the position of Head Coach and General Manager of the Nelson Leafs Hockey Club. Shaw brings experience as a player, coach and a scout within the KIJHL, BCHL and other junior leagues across North America. His strengths include player recruitment, player development and community liaison. Within the next few weeks, Shaw will begin transition from his current duties with the Okanagan Hockey School and the Penticton Lakers Hockey Club to his new assignment with the Nelson Leafs. - submitted

Weekend Workshops with Pathways School Saturday and Sunday, May 29-30 at 202 Meadows Rd, Salmo (May 29). and 9 Mile, Nelson (May 30)

Pathways School is offering two fun and unique workshops this weekend, May 29-30. The oyster mushroom growing workshop is on May 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. Learn to grow tasty and healthy mushrooms at home. This fun and easy workshop will teach you all the basics of backyard cultivation. Make up your own bag of substrate to take home and watch as your oysters grow. The Quest For Fire event is May 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. An intrepid band of gatherer-hunters has lost their fire. In order to avoid the unpleasantness of death by hypothermia and raw meat for dinner, they must create flame. The group will work together using only Stone Age materials found on site (no knives, matches, lighters, etc. .) This is an informative class for adults as well as children. These workshops are presented by Chris Morasky of Pathways School. Morasky has been teaching Stone Age and wilderness skills for over 20 years. For more information about these and other courses, go to www.pathwaysschool.ca or call 250-357-2822. - submitted

YERC Job Fair Thursday, June 3, 3-5 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce, 225 Hall St.

The Youth Employment Resource Centre is gearing up for it’s second annual job fair on June 3. Get your resumes ready, and employers book a booth now – there were over 130 youth (15-30) in the first 30 minutes last year. Call 250-352-5656 for more information or to reserve a booth. YERC also offers WHMIS, Serving It Right or Foodsafe for free when combined with Job Readiness credits. The next Job Readiness is Thursday, May 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or more information or to register call 250-3525656. Space is limited. - submitted

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LVR student shines at Skills Canada BC

LV Rogers student Brendin Zozman shone brightly at the Skills Canada BC competition in Abbotsford, bringing home the gold in the secondary school category for electrical wiring. He now qualifies to advance to the Canadian Skills Competition and represent the province at a national level. Zozman is currently enrolled in the Transitions to Trades (Electrical) program offered through Selkirk College, which is part of the Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry Training program (ACE-IT). The annual competition rates students’ skills and abilities in performing various installation tasks in the field of residential and commercial electrical wiring. Students are given a six hour period to be evaluated in areas such as: installing residential, commercial wiring and control systems; installing branch circuit components; installing heating equipment and controls and installing magnetic motor starter and controlling from a single start stop station. Zozman’s win qualifies him for the Skills Canada National Competition to be held in Waterloo, Ontario, on May 21 and 22. - submitted

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�� The Children of the Seams and Kitchen Table Arts held a youthorganized upcycled fashion show at Self Design High on Saturday, May 1st, 2010. This event was a sold-out success and the funds raised are being put towards supporting Kitchen Table Arts, a community recycled-art cooperative at the Nelson WIN Store, future upcycled clothing projects of the Children of the Seams, a group of young designers, and to developing fashion and sewing courses in collaboration with Self Design High. We would like to thank the Express for promoting this event with the article they published and also to thank the Nelson & District Credit Union for helping with funding for Kitchen Table Arts. Another thank you to Self Design High, the Self Design TedX Film Crew, and to all of the youth, artists, designers, and volunteers who helped make the show a success and to the community members who came and saw the fashion show. For anyone who missed the fashion show and would like to see a video, or simply to learn more about upcycled clothing and the projects of the Children of the Seams, please visit www.childrenoftheseams.com

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thenews BC boaters need operators license referred to as a boating license. Staff Sergeant Dan Seibel of the Nelson area RCMP commented on the boating license in the Nelson area. “We have a vessel accessible to the local detachment which is a small zodiac, the primary designation of which is for the use of the dive team. As it stands, our presence has a limited capacity on Kootenay Lake.” Seibel cited that adjustments to future budgeting would be needed to change things. To find out more information and obtain at boaters license go to www.BoaterExam. com.

JULIA GILLMOR As boaters across B.C. prepare to start their boating season, law enforcement officers across the country prepare to hand out fines of no less than $250 boaters in Canada who still don’t have their Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC). After a 10 year federal law phase in period, the deadline for all Canadian recreational boat operators to have a Pleasure Craft Operator Card arrived last fall. This boating season marks the first year where all boaters in the country, regardless of age, need an Operator Card, commonly

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ReMax Realty brings CT Scanner one step closer to reality

EcoCentric: Think Less. Act locally. A long time student of history, I view the post WW II period for Canada as ‘the perfect non-storm’; two generations of peace and extraordinary prosperity, which our ancestors could barely have imagined. History runs in cycles and the last several years suggest that this age of unprecedented growth and development has reached its apex. Peak oil, climate change, habitat destruction and fragility in global economics have converged to present us with urgent challenges. The crisis in Europe for the past several weeks with Greece being seen as the ‘canary in the mine’, is suggestive of a need to look at our lives as nation states and equally as individuals. Getting our personal lives in order is an

eco centric Russel Precious action that can help prepare for unforeseen changes and events—like putting your oxygen mask on first on an airplane. A few simple things we might consider: * Engage in some form of inner work/practice that allows you to take increasing responsibility for your mind/consciousness. * Attend to your most immediate relationships— partners, parents, children, relatives, and critters so they are honest and functional, meaningful and fun. * Get to know your neighbours—not the ones you would like to have but the ones you do have and support each other in your lives.

* Get involved in community-based activities such as the City of Nelson 2040 initiative or creative organizations that enhance our community. * Support the local food system by growing a garden and shopping for locally grown and produced foods. * Support local businesses—these are the ones that support the community in a myriad of ways and are here for the long haul. * Do an energy audit of your home and see how you can reduce your fossil fuel and electrical useage. * Immerse yourself in nature. Actual reality is good for your health and connects us to both the ground of our being and the biosphere that supports all life.

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Russel Precious is one of the Directors at the West Kootenay EcoSociety. For more information contact the EcoSociety at eco@kics.bc.ca or 354-1909.

Inspiration from a Baker Street guitarist I was chatting with my friend, Wolf, in between guitar sets on Baker Street the other day. He advised me that our eyes can be used to detect cosmic rays. I thought, “Wow, this is totally cool!” I asked his permission to write a Dr. Science column on this topic, and to look into it further. Cosmic rays are very high energy protons, mesons and neutrons etc from outer space that perpetually strike our atmosphere. They are travelling at very nearly the speed of light, but thankfully the bulk of them do not reach us because they strike the nuclei in atoms and molecules making up the earth’s atmosphere, and, thus, disintegrate into a shower of electrons, gamma rays, and photons etc high above us. Yet, some cosmic rays manage to stay intact to the

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seeing some of the photons created when a cosmic ray disintegrates within one of our eyeballs. According to the paper by F.J. D’Arcy and N.A. Porter, dr. science “Detection of Cosmic Ray Morgan Dehnel Mu-Mesons by the Human Eye”, NATURE 196, pages 1013-1014, December 8, surface of the earth. Our human eyes are 1962, an ultra-relativiscapable of detecting light tic singly charged particle (photons) in the vis- passing through a human ible spectrum which corre- eye will generate about 600 sponds to all the colours of photons in the visible spec�� the rainbow meaning pho- trum, which will be colton wavelengths of about lected over a large part of �� 400 nanometres to 750 the retinal area. Thank you Wolf for a nanometres, �� which in turn most interesting column corresponds to photon topic! My bedtime activienergies in the few electron �� ties may never be the same volt (eV) range. Of course, �� as I spend a few minutes our eyes are detecting the before going to sleep each light in the visible spectrum night with my eyes closed from the sun, lamps, traffic trying to see the subtle signals, and campfires on a photon light flashes generday to day basis. However, ated from cosmic rays dislike detectors for physics integrating in my eyeballs. experiments, eyes can indirectly detect cosmic rays by

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Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Morgan �� Dehnel, a particle accelerator physicist, and resident of Nelson. Please send comments or questions regarding this column to �� express@expressnews.bc.ca

It looks like a family photo doesn’t it? Tad, Alan, Lisa, Shirley, Paul, Drew, Dave, Brady and Glen, the RHC Re/Max Realty family are joined by Roger and Bryna of the Hospital Foundation. When the company matched realtor’s donations they added $3,900 to the CT campaign. The updated total for the CT scanner is $985,000!

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Street Talk: What do you think of the housing situation in Nelson?

May 26, 2010

opinions&letters Editorial:

theQuestion: Should the City of Nelson expand it’s borders? Answer online at

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/878RN88 or go to the Kootenay Weekly Express Facebook page. The pricing is pretty good for what Nelson has to offer. Not many places have such great access to waterfront, wilderness, and city amenities. Although the housing prices are a little high, I think part of what you’re paying for is quality of life. That said, it is really difficult for young people who are just starting out to find something they can afford, but I think that is a better reflection of the job market, not the housing market.

Kathy Belland, Nelson

There are not enough housing rentals that allow pets. That stipulation puts a huge limitation for people who have animals.

Mike Garbula, Nelson

Results published next week! The survey closes at midnight Sunday, May 30. TheQuestion is a new addition to the Express. A new survey will be posted every week and we encourage reader participation. Do you have a question you’d like answered? Email it to express@expressnews.bc.ca.

Due to the long weekend, the results regarding affordable housing issues will be printed in the Wednesday, June 2 issue of the Express. Stop the Red Sand Beach rezoning Dear Editor, Nelson City hall has recently announced that it plans to rezone all the remaining KFP land from it’s current zoning Park (P1) to Comprehensive Development for the benefit of a developer who wants to build housing and other buildings on the site. This land, although privately owned, has been zoned P1 since 1987 and this zoning would obviously indicate that the land was being reserved for park use for the benefit of the citizens of Nelson, who have been using it as a park for decades. The current and previous owners of the land have no reason to complain about the zoning since it has been a well-known fact, and the value of the land should reflect the limitations placed on it by this zoning. Why the City did not buy the land at the time they zoned it this way remains a mystery, but the zoning and it’s restrictions stand, the same as any zoning laws do. The OCP emphasizes parks and green space and this area is the only sizeable space left for park in Nelson, and Red Sands Beach is one of only two beaches we have in Nelson. The beach is used by hundreds of Nelson citizens and visitors and its alternative nature makes it a great attraction and valuable asset to the community. The presence of housing near the beach will guarantee endless conflict between residents and beachgoers. The secluded location of the beach makes it ideal for it’s use as a clothing optional beach and the demand for this

type of beach is demonstrated by the number of people who show up there, despite the difficulty with parking. The beach is kept clean by volunteers, and the only problems occur at night with some fires and parties. This is an annoyance to daytime users, and apparently to some residents of Bealby Point nearby. Ideally all waterfronts should be available for public use, as they are in Kaslo, and to some extent in Kelowna and Vancouver and many other places I’m sure. The placement of houses between the road and the lake in John’s Walk shows up the problem of putting housing on the City waterfront. A skinny footpath between the backyards and the beach will satisfy neither the residents nor the public. In this case, as the landowners and the citizens of Nelson both have a claim to this piece of land, a compromise seems like the best solution. The developer, in order to obtain the zoning he wants, a very valuable commodity, should give up a large part of the twelve acres and donate it to the City so it can continue to be used as a park, and in return he would be allowed to build on part of the land closest to John’s Walk. City Hall should be driving a hard bargain here on behalf of the citizens it claims to represent. Please let’s stand up now for what we have, a real treasure and much loved part of Nelson, and preserve it forever. Anthony Hill Nelson

Letters to the editor & commentaries It’s expensive. Every time we feel like we are getting ahead, rent has to be paid and we are back where we started.

Kendra Farley Nelson

We encourage our readers to write to us. Please address letters meant for publication to the editor. We do not accept open letters. Letters must be short (200 words maximum) and to the point. We reserve the right to edit letters for taste and clarity, and the decision to publish or not to publish is completely at the discretion of the editor and publisher. Originals will not be returned to the writer and the Express will store the original in its files. Commentaries can be longer (500 words

maximum) and are more in-depth than letters. If you wish to write a commentary, please first contact the editor. All letters and commentaries must be signed and include your name, address and phone number. Only your name and the community where you live will be published. We will not print “name withheld” letters. Opinions in the paper are not necessarily those of the Express or its advertisers.

Everyone needs a home For many people in our community, affordable and safe housing is either difficult or impossible to find. Everyone’s needs are different when it comes to housing. There are rent subsidies available to people via the government and other sorts of controls that exist on rent today, and still homelessness and near homelessness is a reality. There are some groups in the community who seem to be harder hit when it comes to finding an affordable place to live. Single parents who wish to work are in an extremely difficult situation with both the cost and lack of availability of daycare. They often find themselves unable to be an economic participant in the community. We must find ways to provide affordable daycare as one solution of providing relief to the housing issue. We get a feeling of community by seeing the same people day after day. Seeing our children and neighbours’ children grow up and go from diapers to responsible members of the community gives us a sense of belonging. At the LVR high school graduation cavalcade, we wave our youth away. Many of them go away for four years or more and when they come back, housing price have gone up. They want to live here and they can’t find a job that

pays the kind of wage that matches the price of housing they can afford. One way to improve this situation is for those parents and families who can afford it, to buy housing now for the future use of their children and grandchildren. We also need to be concerned about housing for our seniors. Our seniors represent not only family, but also an economic industry. By providing affordable and appropriate housing for seniors, we are also building an industry to support our elderly. One solution for seniors housing is co-operative housing. In the past, there have been government programs designed to help establish co-operative housing. It’s time to reinstate this support. There are initiatives in our community that are going in the right direction. The dorms at the 10th Street Selkirk Campus are being renovated for student use. The City of Nelson has also modified its bylaws to allow for more secondary suites in homes. These two initiatives will ease some of the demand on housing. The responsibility for providing safe and affordable housing is a shared responsibility. The community takes as much personal responsibility as they can and then should demand their government follows the community’s direction.

Fish Heads and Flowers Flowers to my friend and mentor. Thank you for your straight up, talking sense, words of encouragement. You assist me greatly in finding the confidence to follow my path. - Nameste

Flowers to my wife and toddlers who are patient with Dad while he adjusts to his new life. I look forward to the rest of our amazing journey together.- Dads are the new moms

Flowers to the person who returned my lost wallet to the police station. You are truly amazing! - So very thankful

Fish Heads To folks who take public access to private land for granted. Disgruntled beachgoer

Fish Heads to all those awesomely talented, very abundant musicians. Your overpriced wages to teach children are so pathetically over priced, my child now has no interest in music - Parent teaching life for free

Flowers to the policeman who gave me a ticket for $257 for speeding through a school zone. It has slowed me down and changed my speed in many other ways. I now notice all the other drivers who think that getting there fast is the only way to go. - Slowed down

SEND US YOUR FISH HEADS AND FLOWERS! All submissions to the Express Fish Heads and Flowers section will be considered provided that no one is identified in the text or signature, all signatures are anonymous, and the submission is both concise and written in good taste. We reserve the right to withhold publication of submissions if these standards are not satisfied. To submit your gift of Fish Heads or Flowers, email express@expressnews.bc.ca, or submit online at www.expressnews.ca. We will not accept submissions over the telephone. The Express cannot guarantee that your submission will be printed due to space limitation.

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The Sadies are a show not to miss, and are playing at SpiritBar on Tuesday, June 1.

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Often dressed in tailored suits, the Sadies became the ultimate vehicle for the mesh of both punk and country. The band’s unusual mix of surf guitar, garagerock, pyschedelic pop, and country music has continued to evolve on each of their albums. Music has always been a family affair for the Sadies’ Travis and Dallas Good. After watching their father Bruce and uncles

Larry and Brian play folk and country music across Canada as the Good Brothers (members of the Canadian Country Myusic Hall of Fame), it was only a matter of time before the brothers started up a band of their own. Thhe Sadies may have grown up listening to punk rock behind their parents’ back, but good ol’ country music was always in the house. They surf into rifle-scope focus on Darker Circles, their latest album, further underscoring their reputations as musicians’ musicians. Always at the top of the

list when discussing musical chops and live intensity, The Sadies are now more intent than ever on making their mark as songwriters. In one turn as heavy as a sledge, and on the other flitting across melodies with the ease of so many sparrows, The Sadies prove once again that denying them now is simply prolonging your conversion. So go on, pull up that screeching wooden chair that bows with your weight. Slide it up next to the turntable and drop the needle, The Sadies are a sure thing, but tomorrow

isn’t. Darker Circles is the follow-up to The Sadies’ acclaimed last album Country Club (feat. John Doe) and sees the guitarist brothers, drummer Mike Belitsky and bassist Sean Dean again pair with legendary Jayhawk and sought-after producer Gary Louris. Opening the show is The Pack a.d. from Vancouver. Tickets are $15 in advance and are available at the Hume Hotel. - submitted

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Brieﬂy Kootenay Loops Funraiser Thursday, May 27, 3:30-10 p.m. at the Nelson and District Youth Centre, 608 Lake St.

Constant Fuzao presents the Kootenay Loops Hip Hop Jam and Skateboard Showcase. This event is an sNDYC fundraiser and features a skateboard showcase, barbeque, graffiti and prizes.

Park Legacy Presentation by Valhalla Wilderness Society Thursday, May 27, 7 p.m. at the Capital Theatre, 421 Victoria St

Join the Valhalla Wilderness Society for a wilderness evening featuring stunning photographs. Director Craig Pettitt will present the Selkirk Mountain Caribou Park Proposal. Bear biologist Wayne McCrory will talk about the recently created Spirit Bear Conservancy Complex on the BC coast, as well as wild horses in the Chilcotin. Admission is free, donations are welcome.

Valhalla Film School

Bellydance Show

Begins Friday, June 4, 1-4 p.m., 7th Avenue, New Denver

Aspiring filmmakers from across the region are offered a rare and wonderful opportunity to participate in archiving local history. Interested adults will learn new skills and create media in a two-day Animation and Digital Storytelling Workshop on Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5 in New Denver. No previous experience is required, but experienced filmmakers are invited to join in.

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Friday, June 4, 8:30 pm at The Royal, 330 Baker St.

Get out of your normal routine and be part of a very unique and fun night full of amazing Bellydance performances and music that is fun to dance to. During the night Jen and her bellydance students will be performing at different times and there will be lots of time for dancing. There will also be a raffle for a chance to win a free dance workshop.

Flora Ware Farewell Friday, May 28, 8 pp.m. at the Langham Theatre, 447 A Ave., Kaslo

Friday, May 28 to Saturday, June 26 at Oxygen Art Centre, #3-320 Vernon St. (alley entrance)

Between the Lines, is a month-long exhibition by Kaslo artist Arin Fay. Between the Lines is a series of highly stylized yet impressionistic mixedmedia portraits of famous female writers. There will be an Artist Talk on Friday, June 18 at 7:30 pm. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 1-5 p.m.

Saturday, May 29, 8 p.m. at the Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St.

Ware is moving back to Vancouver this summer, and this will be the last time for a while that locals can see her perform her with her jazz quartet. Ware got her first exposure in the area when she played at the 2005 Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival, which then led to her regular

Friends of the Family for Jemma Friday, June 4, 5-11 p.m. at Finley’s, 705 Vernon St.

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Everyone is invited all to an evening fundraising event for Jemma Rezansoff and family. Since her earliest days, Jemma has had to live with seizures associated with a neurological condition called ‘double-cortex syndrome’; a rare physical architecture of her brain.Jemma is scheduled for neuro-surgery on June 11. Jemma will spend the month of June at Vancouver Children’s Hospital and then return to the Kootenays for extended recovery during July and August. All proceeds from the event will aid Jemma and family with medical and related expenses in Vancouver and back home in Nelson. From 5-8 p.m. enjoy a burger and beer and from 9-11 p.m. two local bands, Switch and Laguna are taking the stage and ready to fill the room with great energy and great music. Jemma and her mom will be at Children’s Hospital on Friday, however Jemma’s dad Hal will be flipping burgers and joining his bandmates on stage for something a little more familiar to him: great live music. Admission is by donation. The night will be an amazing evening for an equally amazing little girl. - submitted

gig at the Library Lounge after meeting guitarist Cliff Maddix. Ware’s talents have taken her many places in Western Canada, from Victoria to Regina, in jazz clubs, cafes, music festivals, and even sports bars. She has twice been interviewed live on CBC radio, and was nominated Best Jazz Artist of the Year in 2008 by the BC Interior Music Awards.

Lazy Poker Friday, May 28, 8:30p.m. at the Royal, 330 Baker St.

If Nelson had a house band, it would be Lazy Poker. In bars that no longer exist, and on stages that are no more than a rumour, Lazy Poker has played the gigs, big and small, with line-ups that have included many of the musicians who make this area rich.

Summer Entertainment at Cottonwood Saturday, May 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cottonwood Falls Market, end of Baker St.

Ty West and Kate Moran will play covers and originals from 10 a.m. to noon, and Rob Funk will play some original songs from 12-2 p.m.

Chillblains Saturday, June 5 at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 705 Vernon St.

Pounding rhythms, wild guitars, melodic saxophone and clarinet, and dynamic vocal harmonies are what can be expected from the Chillblains. This stuff makes you listen and it makes you move.

Hello Baby! Saturday, May 29, doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. at the Winlaw Community Hall, Highway #6, Winlaw

After many disappointed theatregoers missed his last sold out show, The Whole School is bringing Lucas

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Claire Kujundzic of Wells, BC will be exhibiting in the Langham Art Gallery from Friday, June 4 to Sunday, July 18. Kujundzic’s exhibit examines the impact of the mountain pine beetle on her local environment. Richly textured, raw and tooty, the work in this exhibition represents a rekindling of a 30-year old facination with pre-historic cave paintings. Using unprepared canvas evocative of hide, iron from the water she drinks, and soot and charcoal from the fire that keeps her warm, these paintings evoke the stained and patinaed surfaces of the caves that captured her interest decades ago. Kujundzic utilizes a broad repetoire of techniques including collage, frottage, printmaking and drawing, abandoning concerns for style and convention in favour of pouring herself into her work. Visceral and reductive, Cariboo - Message from the Beetle gives shape to the artist’s environmental concerns. - submitted

Myers back for an encore performance of Hello Baby: An Instructional Lecture by a First Time, SemiCompetent Father. Featuring a Death by Chocolate concession. Residents of the Slocan Valley will be in for a treat as Hello Baby! answers the burning question of what happens when a self-involved man-child becomes a new father. Songs such as “Is your life as you know it really over?” and “Can you function on two hours sleep?” should give dads-to-be some much needed insight. The Whole School is also offering a babysitting service for a small fee (must pre-register by Wednesday, May 26). Contact the

school to register or for more info.

Rivers at Risk Tuesday, June 1, 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria St.

The West Kootenay EcoSociety, in partnership with the Wilderness Committee, will be hosting Rivers at Risk in order to update the public on the status of the Glacier and Howser creeks. The event It will feature Rex Wyler, cofounder of Greenpeace International, Gwen Barlee of the Wilderness Committee, Raelynn Gibson of the West Kootenay EcoSociety, and local resident Gary Diers.

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Competition heats up for SCRATCH Writing Challenge finalists Forty-four young writers took part in Columbia BasinTrust’s (CBT) creative writing challenge and ten are closer to winning the $1,000 cash prize. CBT’s SCRATCH Writing Challenge asked youth ages 15-29 to submit works of fiction with appealing characters, a dynamic plot and magnificent style, all located in the Columbia Basin. “The writing challenge was a new way for us to engage with youth, and to form new partnerships with Selkirk College, the College of the Rockies and others from the literary field that will be beneficial to the youth that will continue to participate in SCRATCH Magazine,” said Michelle d’Entremont, CBT Basin Youth Liaison. Forty-four 3,000-5,000word, fictional stories were submitted. The top ten entries were written by Aanika Ruutopold of Rossland, Amos Tanguay of Nelson, Chace Walsh Kabatoff from Winlaw, Claire deBoer from Golden, Ismael Bernier of Kaslo, Julia Caceres Booth of Winlaw, Julia Mason of Rossland, Kim Wiest of Nelson, Kristopher Ede from Invermere and Melinda Pedersen of Nelson. Throughout the threemonth challenge aspiring authors had the opportunity to receive individual mentorship and participate in workshops on creative writing hosted by students from Selkirk College’s Studies in Writing program. Similar workshops

were delivered to four high school English classes. “All the schools were very receptive and each workshop incorporated a very different experience for the writing students. I think I can safely say that participating in the SCRATCH Writing Challenge was a highlight for all of us this year. This is something we can all support and benefit from,” says Selkirk College faculty member, Almeda Glenn Miller. The final ten candidates are currently working with Luanne Armstrong, a writer, editor and teacher whose work has been nominated for the Silver Birch Award, the Red Cedar award, the Chocolate Lily award, the Surrey Schools Book of the Year award, the Moonbeam Award, the Relit Prize for Fiction, and the Sunburst Award. She will help the finalists refine their submissions in preparation for the special printed Summer Reading Edition of SCRATCH Magazine which will be available in June. The Grand Prize winner and runner up will also be announced in June. One remaining prize, the Readers Choice award, is up for readers to vote on over the summer. Readers will be encouraged to vote for their favourite work of fiction. Voting will open in June and will take place online at www.scratchonline.ca. Watch CBT’s website, www.cbt.org, for details. - submitted

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Audition Call for Robin Hood & Maid Marion Hear ye, hear ye! All willing youth actors in the vicinity of age 12 and under are hereby summoned to audition for this summer’s Nelson Youth Theatre production of Robin Hood & Maid Marian. Rehearsals are Mondays to Thursdays, August 9 to the 26 from 10 a.m. to noon in the local Sherwood Forest known as Gyro Park. Robin Hood & Maid Marian will be a fun frolic through the adventurous outlaw world of Maid Marian, Robin Hood, and their merry men and women. If this suits your fancy, and fits your summer holiday plans, contact the Nelson Youth Theatre via email at jeff@forstmedia.ca to receive more information about the show and to arrange an audition. Beginners are welcome!

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Eugene Chadbourne venue change

Saturday, June 5 to Sunday, August 1at Touchstones Nelson Gallery B, 502 Vernon St.

The show scheduled for Thursday, May 27 at Flatbow has been relocated to the Royal on Baker, 330 Baker St. Chadbourne blurs the lines between country and western, jazz, folk, noise and neo-vaudeville. DJ Olive is known for his development of the Brooklyn Rooftop Sound. Tickets are available at Kootenay Co-op Radio and Eddy Music.

How sustainable is your beer? What’s a “stubby”? How is beer made? The History of Brewing in Nelson exhibit will provide visitors the opportunity to ponder these questions and more. This exhibit will feature information about the process brewing and samples of the ingredients, as well as a small batch of ale actually being brewed in the gallery. Although it was less of a choice in those days, many people practised local-

New murals planned for Lions Park An open house was held at Lions Park on May 15th to discuss murals planned for the washroom building at Lions Park. The Nelson Lions Club and local artist Bryn Stevenson presented sketches of the proposed murals and received feedback from park users. The feedback was positive. The Lions Club has found that a mural completed many years ago on the south wall of the building is not subject to unwanted graffiti. Local mural advocate, Robert George, suggested that the club consider additional murals on the building which would in turn support local artists, beautify the park building and reduce the likelihood of future graffiti. The club has received permission from the City of Nelson to proceed with the mural project. The artist will begin work on the project in mid June with completion before the end of the month.

ized consumption in 1894 when Robert Riesterer started brewing beer in Nelson. Over the decades, Riesterer’s brewery would change names and ownership several times, weathering two world wars and the “People’s Prohibition Association of Nelson” (circa 1916). Learn about these stories and more at the exhibit, and enjoy the beer garden on Saturday, July 10. - submitted

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Scopes by Stenya May 26 - June 1 Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19

Steady progress this week will help you accomplish any goal or mission you are currently working on. If you find yourself getting distracted it is important to refocus on the task at hand. Hard work now can allow you to take things to the next level.

Taurus Apr 20 - May 20

Allow for spontaneous adventures this week. The key word is FUN! Be open to trying new things or exploring other avenues. The outcome may not have financial benefits, but the value is in the experience and creating memories that can last a lifetime.

Gemini May 21 - June 20

Get comfy this week, but avoid complacency. Taking time to enjoy the fruits of your labour is a necessary, but keep your eye on the next step. Your perseverance now will allow you to cultivate even bigger fruits later.

Cancer June 21 - Jul 22

Time to shake off any procrastinating this week. Whatever you have started and have stalled on, or whatever you have been putting off needs a swift kick to action.

Leo Jul 23 - Aug 22

It is important to recognize your strengths and weaknesses this week. You can use this to your advantage because you will know where to place your efforts.

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drop-in classes and events Wednesdays SHANTI YOGA STUDIO SHANTIYOGA.CA 12 - 1:30 p.m. Anusara Yoga, Elissa 5:30 - 7 p.m. Restorative Yoga, Shayla 7:30 - 9 p.m. - Hatha Flow, Lindsay

APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS 6:30 - 8 pm. Adult class 525 Josephine Street, Information call 250-352-0459

BELLYFIT FUSION FITNESS 5 - 6 p.m. at the Moving Centre. Call Heather, 354-0492

OM YOGA STUDIO 9:30 - 11 a.m. Quantum Yoga, Alison 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-8250011 www.omyogasixmile.com

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. Quantum Yoga, Alison 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-8250011, www.omyogasixmile.com BAHA’I COMMUNITY OF NELSON 7 p.m. 1920 Falls St. 354-0944 KUTENAIS FINEST PERSONAL TRAINING 8 a.m. Abs & Buns Ball Class with Ali Popoff 182 Baker St. 250-352-9196 YANG/CHEN TAI CHI AND QI GONG 7 -8:30 a.m. Summit Health & Fitness, 685-B Baker St 250-3527897 Mindfulness Meditation Classes 5:45 p.m. 4 weeks starting June 2 250-229-4793 at 209-507 Baker Street.

Thursdays SHANTI YOGA STUDIO SHANTIYOGA.CA 8:30 - 9:30 Energizing Morning Yoga 10 - 11:30 a.m Prenatal Yoga, Donna 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha Yoga, Karuna

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Libra Sept 23 - Oct 23

Optimism increases this week, especially in your close relationships. A new level of understanding can bring a new level of awareness. Use this new level of awareness to expand out into the community around you.

Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 21

If you keep doing the same thing and expect different results it’s time for a new approach. You know what doesn’t work for you, so try something different. Advice from a stranger or a friend may be worth exploring.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

Try to explore a different point of view this week. Placing yourself in someone else’s shoes can help you understand where the other person is coming from.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19

You have a natural strong character. Sometimes this can intimidate others who do not know you very well. Trust your intuition and maintain a relaxed attitude around people you are attracted too. People will be attracted back.

Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18

This is a great week to review your plans in progress. It is important to align your work with your personal values and lifestyle and relationships. Are these areas of your life allowing you to continue to grow as an individual?

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

You may find yourself inspired this week and even completely blown away! Radical new ideas may be boggling your mind. You can find the time to explore these thoughts.

KYOKUSHIN KARATE 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Kids, 6 - 7 p.m. Adults Blewette Elementary School, Keith Clughart, 551-3345 FELDENKRAIS CLASSES 1 - 2 p.m. Effortless Movement. OM Studio, 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Reduce Stress, Kutenais Finest, 182 Baker St. Judy Katz 352-3319, somatikatz@gmail.com RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS 3-4:00 p.m. Beginner ages 6 & up 4-5:30 p.m. Performance Group ages 8 & up S.Nelson, Rhythmic Dimensions 5051812. QI-GONG & CHEN TAI CHI 7 - 8 p.m. at the Central School Gym. Info 250-505-4562 Chris Gibson GLOBAL RHYTHMS 5 - 6 p.m. World music dance workout. The Moving Centre, 533 Baker. FELDENKRAIS CENTRE 2 - 3 p.m. First Class 206 Victoria St., Susan Grimble 352-3449.

YANG/CHEN TAI CHI AND QI GONG 7 -8:30 a.m. Summit Health & Fitness, 685-B Baker St 250-3527897

Fridays SHANTI YOGA STUDIO SHANTIYOGA.CA 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle Flow, Anie 12 -1:30 p.m. Hatha Flow, Sharon 5 :30- 7 p.m. Anusara Yoga, Elissa 7:30 - 9 p.m. Restorative Yoga, Yasmin FELDENKRAIS CENTRE 11-12 p.m. First Class 206 Victoria St., Susan Grimble 352-3449 NELSON BREAST FEEDING CLINIC 9:30 - 11:30 a.. Free drop-in Nelson Health Unit, 2nd floor Kutenai Building, 333 Victoria Street, more info 250-505-7200. 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. KUTENAIS FINEST PERSONAL TRAINING 6 a.m. & 8 a.m. Boot Camp with Ali Popoff 182 Baker St 250-352-9196 YANG/CHEN TAI CHI AND QI GONG 7 -8:30 a.m. Summit Health & Fitness, 685-B Baker St 250-3527897

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FELDENKRAIS CENTRE 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Regain Mobility 206 Victoria St., Susan Grimble 3523449

Sundays SHANTI YOGA STUDIO SHANTIYOGA.CA 10-11:30 a.m. Prenatal Yoga, Donna 12 - 1:30 p.m. Anusara Yoga, Elissa

Mondays SHANTI YOGA STUDIO SHANTIYOGA.CA 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle Flow, Joy 12 - 1:30 p.m. Hatha Flow, Sharon 5:30 -7:00 Anusara Yoga, Elissa 7:30 -9:00 Yin Yoga, Menaka 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. 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. BELLYFIT FUSION FITNESS 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. at the Moving Centre. Call Heather, 354-0492 KUTENAIS FINEST PERSONAL TRAINING 8 a.m. Abs & Buns Ball Class with Ali Popoff 182 Baker St. 250-352-9196

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

FELDENKRAIS CLASSES 1 - 2 p.m. Effortless movement. Kutenais Finest, 182 Baker St. Judy Katz 352-3319, somatikatz@gmail.com.

KOOTENAY AKIDO 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. Intro Akido 213C Baker St 250-352-3935.

YANG/CHEN TAI CHI AND QI GONG 7 -8:30 a.m. Summit Health & Fitness, 685-B Baker St 352-7897

Tuesdays SHANTI YOGA STUDIO SHANTIYOGA.CA 7:30 - 8:30 Yoga en Francais, Marie 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga, Maureen 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha Yoga, Karuna 7:30 - 9 p.m. Yoga Basics Course 8 classes/$80 month, Preregister APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class 525 Josephine St. Information call 250-352-0459. OM YOGA STUDIO 9:30- 11 a.m. Quantum Yoga, Alison 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-8250011 www.omyogasixmile.com. KUNDALINI YOGA WITH CATHERINE LEIGHLAND 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Shambhala Meditation Centre, 444 Baker St., upstairs 352-6132. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS 3:15-4:00 p.m. Introductory ages 4-5 4:00-5:30 p.m. Intermediate ages 8 & up 5:30-6:30Inter/adv extra class S. Nelson, Rhythmic Dimensions 505-1812. QI-GONG & CHEN TAI CHI 7 - 8 p.m. at the Central School Gym. Info 505-4562 Chris Gibson. SARVA SHAKTI SADHANA CIRCLE 7 - 8 p.m. An ancient siddhar yoga practice #209-ManiStone Centre, 507 Baker St, 505-7832 KUTENAIS FINEST PERSONAL TRAINING 6 a.m. & 8 a.m. Boot Camp with Ali Popoff 182 Baker St 250-352-9196 kootenay akido 6 - 7:30 p.m. Intro Akido 213C Baker St 250-352-3935. YANG/CHEN TAI CHI AND QI GONG 7 -8:30 a.m. Summit Health & Fitness, 685-B Baker St 352-7897

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Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22

You may need some space to reflect this week. Some solo time to sort out your thoughts can be beneficial. Explore creative ways of self expression. Sing, dance, cry, laugh to help release any old emotional baggage that is holding you back.

7:30 - 9 p.m. Yoga Basics Course, 8 class/$80 monthly, Preregister

FOLK FUSION SKIRT DANCE 3 - 4 p.m. Ages 7-11 All Levels. 6 - 7 p.m. Adult, Studio Alive, 3520047

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PSYCHOLOGISTS Front St Hair Studio, The Key to Beauty .......................................... 354-1202 �� Joy Green Hypnosis, Talk Therapy, Energy Work ......................... 352-9927 Vadim Kristopher Hair Salon 560 Herridge Ln....... .............................. 352-6700 �� REGISTERED MASSAGE �� HOLISTIC HEALTH D Voykin RMT, 30 Yrs. By fee or donation ...................................... 509-0345 Aura Defence & Pranashakty Canada. Power, Beauty, Healing. www.auradefence. �� Dennis Keithley RMT since 1983, BSc Kinesiology available evenings, weekART THERAPY �� com pranashakty.org nelsonpranashakty@gmail.com ..................... 505-7832 �� ends and holidays ................................................................. 354-8406 Clearwater Art Therapy .................................................................. 505-1100 Syama Sylvie heals with Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Thai, Qi-Gong �� Valerie Nunes RMT @ Acupuncture Natural Health Clinic, new clients BODYWORK Flower Essences. I Teach The Secret and Mayan .................................777-1077 welcome .................................................................................... 505-3946 Rolf Structural Integration, www.gravitytherapy.com ........................ 352-6611 �� Jennifer Keirstead Reg. Holistic Nutritionist .................................... 509-1417 Colette Venier RMT Cranial-Sacral Therapy Viscercal Manipulation, �� 1st Tx $50, reg. $65/hr ............................................. 551-0416 CHIROPRACTIC HOMEOPATHY �� McKenzie Community Chiropractic .............................................. 352-1322 �� Barbara Gosney CCH RS Hom Cdn 12 yrs. exp. .............................. 354-1180 ACUPUNCTURE Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, 10 years experience .................................. 352-0459 Shauna Robertson Acupuncture & Herbs .................................... 352-2167

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Sharon Best, Certified Adv. Hypnotherapist ....................................... 354-7750 �� Irene Mock, Reg. www.kootenayhypnotherapy.com .......................... 352-7035 �� YOGA Om Yoga 3067 Heddle Rd.,6-Mile, omyogasixmile.com .................. 825-0011 �� COUNSELLING & CONSULTATION MASSAGE SERVICES �� The Yoga Loft 625 Front St. with Jenna Arpita ................................. 825-2209 Sally Shamai, MEd, RCC, individuals & couples .................... 1-877-688-5565 A Touch of Aloha, Lomi, Cranio, Structural, Sports ........................ 229-4424 �� Shanti Yoga Studio, Baker @ Josephine .................................... 352-7703 Dienna Raye, MA., Counsellor and Life Coach .............................. 352-1220 Palliative Massage Course, July 3-10, 2009 ............................ 1-800-611-5788 COLONICS Hydrotherpy,Detoxification,Nutrition.U.Devine................................352-6419

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live music

aroundtown

Wed. May 26

Sun. May 30

FREE workshop on developing a great looking and effective resume. For information/registration contact info@kcds.ca or (250)352-6200

OPEN MIC NIGHT with Estevan at The Royal. PAUL LANDSBERG with Strings @ Library Lounge FREE WORKSHOP ON how to land the job through effective job inter views Registration/ Information info@kcds.ca (250)352-6200

MEDIEVAL FUSION A concert with the vocal and wind ensembles of Studio Cantilena 7 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Admission by donation www.studiocantilena .com

FLIKS PRESENTS GETTING HOME, a touching Chinese comedy highlighting the beautiful Chinese countryside. CAPITOL. 7:30 p.m. www.FLIKS.ca

Mon. May 31

Senior Citizens’ Br.#51 717 Vernon St. monthly meeting,

SARAH MCGLYNN & Rich Rabnett @ Library Lounge 6-10 p.m. LATIN SALSA DANCE at The Royal. 6:30.

1:30 p.m. All Seniors Welcome.

Wed. May 27 BLUEGRASS ACOUSTIC MUSIC Jam, Bigby Place, 509 Front St., 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Info: 3522704

Fri. May 28 SOCIAL DANCING EVERY Friday at the Royal Free. Mostly Swing, smooth, Latin. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. LAZY POKER BLUES Band performs live at The Royal. FLORA WARE IN concert at the Langham Theatre in Kaslo. 8pm. $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. KILL THE NOISE @ Spiritbar, Hume Hotel

Sat. May 29 PUREBLEND PERFORMS live at The Royal. Flora Ware’s “Farewell Kootenays” concer t at the Nelson United Church. 8pm. $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. BRYX & WAKKUT Kootenay Collaboration @ Spiritbar, Hume Hotel BLUES DANCING WORKSHOP Niko Bell. easy to learn slow cool swing. 3:30-5:30 p.m. peteclement@gmail.com

Tue. June 1 TUESDAY IS BLUESDAY With host band “The Jones Brothers Jam Band” @ Finley’s. CLIFF MADDIX & Friends @ Library Lounge ALL AGES OPEN Mic ever y Tuesday at the CocoaNut Lounge. 6-10pm. Hosted by Rob Funk BAR ROOM DANCING with Howie @ The Royal.

Wed. June 2 OPEN MIC NIGHT with Estevan at The Royal. PAUL LANDSBERG with Strings @ Library Lounge FREE WORKSHOP ON how to land the job through effective job inter views Registration/ Information info@kcds.ca (250)352-6200

Fri. June 4 SOCIAL DANCING EVERY Friday at the Royal Free. Mostly Swing, smooth, Latin. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

special events

Wed. May 26 CAPITOL: AWAKENING THE SKEENA: Ali Howard’s epic swim and Paddling the Stikine River: David Knox. ALTERNATIVE WORSHIP EXPERIENCE “Waters of Change” 7:00 p.m. Nelson United Church

Thurs. May 27 CJLY PRESENTS EUGENE Chadbourne and DJ Olive, for a rare improvised performance. The Royal. 8 PM.Info: 352.9600

Fri. May 28 PIERRE DUBE. IN-HOUSE concert at AFKO 723 Ward Street. Wine and cheese at 6:30pm and concert starts at 8:00pm. 10$ to 15$ sliding scale. For more info on musician www. saintpierre.ca or call 250-3523516 SELKIRK COLLEGE FINE Woodworking Program Graduation Show, Gallery 378 on Baker. OPENING May 28th, 6-9.30pm

Sat. May 29 WALDORF SCHOOL MAY FEST for young children 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Strawberr y shor tcakes, puppet show, crafts, May pole dance, school tours.

NELSON GRANS TO GRANS Luncheon and Kazuri Jewler y sales. 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Prestige Hotel Banquet Room. Tickets $20 @ Cottons. SELKIRK COLLEGE FINE Woodworking Program Graduation Show, Gallery 378 on Baker.

Sun. May 30 WINLAW FARMER’S MARKET at Spicer Centre. Open 10-2. Plant sale, seed workshops. Vendors welcome. 250-2266942. CANOE/KAYAK TUNE UP Paddle Columbia River Robson - Trail Columbia Canoe/Kayak Club Bert Port: 250-365-6056 SELKIRK COLLEGE FINE Woodworking Program Graduation Show, Gallery 378 on Baker.

Mon. May 31 REPTILES OF THE Southern Swamps M.McMann/ G.Redman 8pm Free @Selkirk College,Castlegar Slides/ Digital/Live Animals West Kootenay Naturalists 250-3655647

Wed. June 2 OSPREY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. All welcome. 7p.m., Hume Hotel.

Thurs. June 3

.NIGHT OF AMAZING Bellydance performances and full of music that is fun to dance to!

WALK IN PEACE: at Lakeside Park (at the gate), 1st Saturday monthly. 10:30 a.m. Be The Change. KUTENAI ART THERAPY INSTITUTE Art Zone Drop-In Open Studio 11-4 pm. 601 Front St. 250-352-2264.

Sun. June 6

Sundays

DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE 3 to 5:30pm at SelfDesign High 402 Victoria St, upstairs (Legion Building). By donation, everyone welcome. Bring non-marking indoor footwer and a water bottle. Further information: 250-825-0012.

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822. 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 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. 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. NELSON UNITED CHURCH service, 10 a.m. 602 Silica St. All are welcome. ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH Ser vice 10:15 a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. You are welcome. 352-2515 ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Everyone welcome to 4 p.m. worship 21 Silica St. 354-3308 SAHAJ MARG group meditationplease phone: Eleanor 352-3366 or Sarah 354- 9496 TIBETAN BUDDHIST SITTING and walking Meditation Open to Everyone. 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the Gompa, 6425 Sproule Creek Rd. tashicholing.ca 250-354-0206.

Fri. June 4

FREE WORKSHOP ON finding work in Nelson and job search strategies. Information/registration info@kcds.ca 352 6200

ongoing events Wednesdays NEED INEXPENSIVE BIRTH CONTROL? Options for Sexual Health drop-in clinic. 333 Victoria St. 5:30-8 p.m. THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Info 352-6936 DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon meeting noon The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. GLACIER HARMONIES Women’s Barbershop Chorus. All welcome at 7 p.m. to Baptist Church, 611-5th St. Nelson. Dorothy 352-7199 or Joey 352-3393

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 3525739 CHOIR AT NDYC 3:30-5:30. Call 352-5656 for details DRUG PROBLEM? We can help. Call Narcotics Anonymous 1.800.342.7439 PARENT & CHILD TIME at the Harrop Hall. 10 a.m. - 12 noon Information: Lesley 825-0140 NELSON WOMEN’S CENTRE drop in noon-four. Free clothing/ food.420 Mill Street 250.352.9916 LEGION DARTS in beverage room, 7:30 p.m. info 352-7727 or email rclbr51@telus.net

Thursdays IS ALCOHOL A PROBLEM IN YOUR LIFE? AA Meetings, Lunch Bunch at Noon. Into Action Big Book Study at 8:00 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 9:30 a.m. Located at 333 Victoria Street, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 BIBLE STUDY JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 6:30 p.m. 560 Baker St., Suite #3. Everyone welcome. SIGNING CHOIR (sign language) 3:30 p.m. at NDYC, 608 Lake St. www. ndyc.com REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 229-4346 or 229-4343 for more details.

PUBLIC MEDITATION 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. All welcome. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre, 444 Baker St. www.nelsonbuddha.com NELSON WOMEN’S CENTRE noon - 4 for recycled bag sewing project. 250 352 9916 NELSON BADMINTON CLUB meets at Mary Hall Gymnasium, 7 - 9 p.m. Everyone welcome. Anne 250-352-7536 Guy 352-6330. ADULT BADMINTON @ Redfish School, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $20. Bring racquet and indoor footwear. For info call 229-4346 229-4343 229-4485 TOASTMASTERS 2ND AND 4TH Thursday (each month): Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. http:// kokanee.freetoasthost.ws ENJOY DRAWING PEOPLE? 7-9 pm, Until Feb 11. $60. KSA drawing studio. Ph 352-7646. HABLAS ESPANOL? GROUP meeting 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month. Grounded 5 p.m. Todos Bieviendo NELSON KNITTING CO-OP: a new knitting group. Everyone welcome ($2) Meet @ Anglican Church 123pm.

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. A COURSE IN Miracles support/study group meeting at Manistone Wellness Centre, 507 Baker Street, #202, 9:30 a.m.-noon. All welcome.

QUAKER MEETING, 723 Ward, upstairs, 10 a.m.. 354 3859

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

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 250-3526936. NELSON CHESS CLUB ever y Saturday morning, all welcome. Seniors Hall, 777 Vernon St. CHILDREN’S ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Ages 4-7 at The Moving Centre. Call The Dance Path, Marguerite Wood, 359-2926.

BAHA’I COMMUNITY OF NELSON Please join us for prayers and an introduction to the Baha’i faith 7 p.m 354-0944 DIAPER FREE BABY / ELIMINATION Communication Support Circle, 4th Monday of each month 10 - 12 a.m. at The Family Place 312 Silica St. HERITAGE HARMONY Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-3526892 NELSON SCOTTISH COUNTRY Dancing 7-9 p.m. Central School gym. Beginners welcome, first class free. SHOTOKAN KARATE 5-7p.m. St. Joseph’s school gym 523 Mill Street NELSON BADMINTON CLUB meets at Mary Hall Gymnasium, 7 - 9 p.m. Everyone welcome. Anne 250-352-7536 Guy 250-3526330 DROP IN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP. 7-9 p.m. at Broader Horizons, 905 Gordon Road, back door. ADULT BADMINTON @ Redfish School, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $20. Bring racquet and indoor footwear. For info call 229-4346 229-4343 229-4485 COOKING CLASSES EVERY Wed/Sun. Many topics to choose from. Contact Lorraine at lorrainer61@gmail.com or 250-3523860 A COURSE IN Miracles support/study group at Manistone Wellness Centre, 507 Baker Street, #202 at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays SUFFER FROM AN Eating Disorder? Need Support?, 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 YOUNG FELLOWS OFF BOOZE AA Meeting 8 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon NELSON WOMEN’S CENTRE drop in noon-four. Free clothing/ food.420 Mill Street 250.352.9916 NELSON COMMUNITY BAND Rehearsals, 7:30-9:00, First Baptist Church, 611 5th St, New members welcome. 352-6119 DRUMMING FROM THE Hear t with Kim Masse Drumcircle@Nor th Shore Hall 7:15pm $7 kimmasse@shaw.ca 250.505.2684 NEW OA MEETING 577 BAker St. 8 p.m. 1.800.611.5788.

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PROCRASTINATION STATION: SIT around all summer and talk about what needs to be done. Call us and we’ll take care of it while you do! Digging, Trimming, Mowing, Cutting, Building, Fixing and Hauling. Free Estimates. 354-7201 SPIRIT BAR FRIDAY MAY 21ST w/ MOCHIPET ! 15$ Tickets avail. at Hume Hotel & Ripping Giraffe IF YOU ARE a human being who will someday die and who has ever suffered in any way then this event is for you: an open invitation to the Nelson Adidam Study Group. 354-4724 COUPLE NEEDS PEICE of land to park bus for the summer close to nelson 250-505-4132 KURAMA SUSHI MAKES your wedding, graduation or special occasion perfect. Sushi party trays and gift certificates available. 250.352.5353. BEAN HERE NOW, serving Capulin Coffee Mon-Fri 8-5, and Saturday 10-4, beside JBOffice, always delicious.

young children Sat, May 29, 10 a.m. ñ 1 p.m. Strawberry shortcakes, puppet show, crafts, May pole dance, school tours, & more! SELLING ALL BABY things: Nursing pillow, 2 way Swing, Exersaucer, Merry Muscles, Wrap-Carrier 250505-2020 CAMP KOOLAREE REGISTERING for 2010 season! Register now to save $ & guarantee spot. See www. koolaree.com for details. GRACO BABY STROLLER - three wheeler with car seat and carrier $150obo, kids binoculars $15 352-1806

EXCLUSIVE FINNING/ CATERPILLAR Heavy Equipment Service Training at GPRC Fairview Campus. Grade 12 diploma and mechanical aptitude required. $1000. bonus on first day of school. Write all 4 years apprenticeship exam. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

TRADITIONAL CHINA CABINET, 2 sections, 40 w” - $100 obo. Patio umbrella with stand - $25 obo. 352-1711.

OFFICE ASSIST/BOOKKEEPER ABOUT 6 hours weekly. Quick books. 250-352-1655 DRIVER NEEDED. PART-FULL time. Class 5 with air brakes required. Loading & unloading required. $17.50/hr. Call Jane or Craig at 250352-5399 REGISTERED NURSES - Bayshore Home Health is hiring casual oncall nurses in the Nelson area. Assessment, ABI or infusion experience an asset. Competitive salary and benefits. Please forward resumes to shgeekie@bayshore.ca or fax 1250-717-7538. RETAIL GARDEN STORE requires a hard working team player. Full time entry level position available with opportunity for further advancement. Ability to lift heavy objects a must. Apply in person to 721G Front Street, Nelson #1 IN PARDONS. Remove your criminal record. Express Pardons offers the FASTEST pardons, LOWEST prices, and it’s GUARANTEED. BBB Accredited. FREE Consultation Tollfree 1-866-416-6772, www. ExpressPardons.com.

WASHER & DRYER $375obo, 14 foot boat with 40hp Evinrude low hours $3800obo, portapotti $70 229-4544 14 FOOT FIBERGLASS canoe. $225. Please call 352-7906 leave message. GRAD SUIT FOR sale 100% linen, white size 38. New with tags $100 obo. 359-7499 MASON & RISCH piano. Bench included $1750. Antique brass floor lamp needs rewiring $10 250.352.2307 4CU FT. CEMENT mixer, metal drum 1/3 hp motor, used twice, new condition $400 352.6221/229.4922 RECLINING PATIO CHAISE lounge with cushion. Mint condition. $50. 250-825-9424 LARGE SLATE QUALITY pool table, new felt, Delivery incl/in Kootenays, cues, scoreboard, 250-354-3444 $4400 obo KENMORE STACKING WASHER/ DRYER, Working Player Piano, 1920 Victor Radio. 250-505-1191 FLAT SCREEN 37” TV $70, Table $25, Microwave $20, sofa $200, Dinning table & 4 chairs $90 250352-9562 FILTER QUEEN VACUUM still under warranty. New filter and lots of cones 352.7193 $1400. GOBLETS, 4 TALL hand-blown blueish Mexican glasses, $20.Wanted: small 3 ft. round plastic pool, 226-7880 WHITE RETRO WEDDING GOWN - beautiful style and in very good condition. $50 Ph. 250-352-7144 HAVE A FEW extra perennials, mostly lady’s mantel adn lupins. 352.6762 DEEP FREEZE, 12 cubic ft. great condition 352.5871 2 CRATE UFM-10P MONITORS FOR SALE! $100. 100watts max, 8ohm impedance. 551-1975 5’ DIAMETER ROUND cedar hot tub. Doesn’t leak,includes everything except heater. You move, offers: 359-7314. NEW 10X12 SCREEN tent $135.00; Ladies & Mens golf sets - $50.00 each; Honda Quad $250.00 250825-0191 NORCO MOUNTAIN BIKE, 10X20’ canadian tire garage, hundreds of rock’n’roll cassettes with player 250 352-9150

COMPUTERS HC-S (HOME COMPUTING Solutions) Offering reliable and competitively priced PC Support & Computer skills training. From Hardware to Network we come to you’ No Solution NO FEE’ Tel#250505-4940 E-mail info@hc-s.org

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EVENTS GROW OYSTER MUSHROOMS! workshop May 29 $35. Make a fire with nuthin’ but rocks and sticks! May 30 $35. Cob oven building workshop June 5-6 $125. Pathways Gathering July 1-4. For more information: www. pathwaysschool.ca or 250-3572822. OUTLET AREA RESIDENTS! 2nd Annual ‘Kootenanny’ - Saturday, July 10, Procter Hall. Food, music, fundraiser, fun

GARAGE SALES LOTS OF GREAT treasures, Don’t miss out! 2796 Lower 6 mile Sat. May 29 9:00-2:00 ESTATE SALE JD 9450 combine, 598

hours, $88,000.; MF 8160 FWA tractor180 hp, duals, 503 original hours, shedded, premium $67,000. Email: edprodaniukauctions@yahoo.ca, Edmonton, Alberta. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Br. #51 402 Victoria St. Sat. May 29, 8-12 alley entrance FUNDRAISER GARAGE SALE for Nelson’s francophone school. Saturday May 29th, 1308 Cedar Street, 9am-1pm FUNDRAISER YARD SALE for Friendship Outreach Clubhouse 818 Vernon, 9:00am-1:00pm May 22, LOTS OF STUFF GARAGE SALE MAY 22 and 23. Lcd T.V.’s, car stereo, 318 Robson Str. 9:00 SOME HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Garage sale is June 12th; get your pick early. 250-352-9834

FLOWER OF LIFE WORKSHOP June 25-28, Nelson, $333 before May 26: Sacred Geometry, Healing Circles, Mer-Ka-Ba Meditation: Dania 354-0413 YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S clay camps in July and August. eARTh DR. MICHAEL SMITH (TCM) is now Studios 250 354-1228 www.earthstuaccepting new patients. Offering diosonline.com services in Acupuncture, Traditional TRAIN TO BE a MEDICAL LAB Chinese Medicine, Nutritional and SAILBOAT 1976 26’ Clipper Marine, ASSISTANT. The Healthcare industry Functional Medicine. Experienced 10hp 4 cycle Honda, 3 sails, dinghy, needs YOU! MTI Community College and compassionate health care. trailer, excellent condition, $6500, www.mticc.com, (1) 604-310-2684. Individually designed healing pro250-825-9534 LOVE YOUR JOB! FLEXIBLE, grams. Please call 250-352-0459. ONLINE WEB DESIGN COURSES. 17’SUNRUNNER, FISHFINDER, EZBeginner or advanced, College LOAD TRAILER, 90HP/OB $1850, accredited curriculum. Learn from Canopy ‘94 Ford $150, Golf Irons 2 home while you build your online sets $75 229-4687 M/F WANTED AS child access superbusiness and design skills. Visit: OLD ENVIRUDE MOTOR 9.9 HP visor, 4 hrs/month for father and 7 yr www.ibde.ca to apply! HEALING WITH BLISS old boy. Criminal check necessary. Low hours, runs good. $450. Old A P A R T M E N T /CONDOMINIUM Pranashakty Workshop. June 17/18 250.354.2080 Zodiak-4prs/oars,needs TLC $100.00 MANAGERS (CRM) home study 7-9 pm. Registration required. phone:250-359-7772 SUMMER STUDENT POSITION course. Many jobs registered with nelsonpranashakty@gmail.com 250- Project Coordinator For Artwalk. us across Canada! Thousands of 505-7832 pranashakty.org Nelson & District Arts Council requires grads working! Government certified. MECHANIC’S BOOKS TO give away. a Project Coordinator June ñ Aug to 30 years of success! www.RMTI.ca or run Artwalk and other projects. Must 250-352-5067,Leave message. $$$ MAKE FAST CASH - Start Your 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456. be a full time student. Salary $10/hr. PLANER SHAVINGS. MOSTLY Own Business - Driveway Sealing Self motivated, able to work without BC COMMUNITY CLASSIFIED Ads cedar. clean. Can load with bobcat. Systems, Possible payback in 2 supervision, good computer skills and - Reach 2.6 million readers in 117 250 505 3805 weeks. Part-time, Full-time. CALL public relations skills, experience in newspapers through B.C. and Yukon. Today Toll- Free 1-800-465-0024. FREE COUCH AND love seat at 410 visual arts an asset. Send resume If you are buying, selling or simply tellVisit: www.protectasphalt.com. H0we St. Nelson 352.7049 to: NDAC, Box 422, Nelson, BC, V1L ing... It pays to spread the word. Call 5R2. Deadline : June 1. this newspaper or: 1-866-669-9222. LEARN SUSTAINABLE BUILDING. Timber frame, log, straw bale and EPCOR REQUIRES LEADERS TWIN BED FOR sale, six large stor�� stackwallbuilding, portable sawmillage drawers underneath, brown wood with a background in water/wasteing. Workshops start August 9. GPRC � �� with box-spring $150 229.4451 water, and engineering, operaFairview CollegeCampus. Fairview, tions or finance to lead community SOLID WOOD, RECTANGLULAR Alberta. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc. �� operations in Strathmore, Canmore dining table (approx 5 x 3ft) and ab.ca/fairview. and Port Hardy. EPCOR employ4 chairs, good condition $350 250�� 505-5259 ees enjoy many benefits including competitive salary, annual incentive MODERN WHITE KITCHEN table program, flexible �� benefits, personal and 4 chairs in excellent condition. CHEAP TELEPHONE RECONNECT! �� days, career development, employer �� $200.00 250-359-8108 Paying too much? Switch, save now registering! matched savings and pension plans, money, and keep your number! First NEW GRABER BLINDS, off-white, �� now registering! Novice and much more. For more Camp informa-for ages month 7-8 only $24.95 + connection fee. crystal pleat 3/4&#8243;,70” x 46”. July 26-29 nowCamp registering! Novice for ages tion, see www.epcor.ca/careers. Phone 7-8 Factory Reconnect 1-877-336New $160, sell $80.00. Tyhlor 250Earlybird $115 July 26-29 2274 ; 7-8 www.phonefactory.ca. Novice Camp 354-9705 WALDORF SCHOOL MAY FEST forfor ages www.koolaree.com WEST KOOTENAY CALENDAR PHOTO CONTEST. Win Cash, free calendars. Photos also considered for West Kootenay Wild Book. For applications: westkootcal@gmail. com or Otter Books, 398 Baker.

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LEGAL NOTICES I AM IN desperate need of 2000.00 loan. I have a car as collateral 250551-33619 ASAP

LOST & FOUND ORANGE & WHITE cat found by Hwy 3A below granite rd. Tattoo in ear ph.(250)509-0148 to id. LOST GREY AND purple glass case with a pair of blue rimmed glasses call 250-505-6340 Dwight FOUND - GOLD chain and pendant at Lakeside Park. Please contact Rachelle at (250)352-4666. PICASSO! A GREY and white tabby cat missing from fairview home.id tatoo in ear. carmen 250-509-2276 SMALL BLACK TERRIER found at Cottonwood Lake on May 7th. Call Karen 352-0682.

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MISC. FOR SALE

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MUSIC & DANCE

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RVS/SLEDS/BIKES

VEHICLES

BICYCLE TRAILER/STROLLER, SEATS on child. Mint condition! $200 firm. 354.8143 VINYL RECORDS BUY, sell, trade. Fullsize truck camper $500 obo 2266783 A/C, WINDOW-MOUNT, USED 2 summers $50, Children’s bed guard $12, wood swing baby gate $25 3523704 60 STYLE TABLE, 6 chair and sideboard trade for small square table with four chairs. 352-9720 AIRWORKS HEATER, USED twice $45, humidifier $40. 250 354-1228 BABY ITEMS FOR sale: Chariot Caddie bike trailer, $250: Zooper Buddy stroller, $200 obo: 250-8254159. AUTHOMATIC GARAGE DOOR (SteelCraft, 1/3HP, digital-entry, 7’x9’) $400. Single Bed (woodframe, 3’x6’) $20. call 250-505-5098 THULE CAR CARRIER - 1700 m3 Ascent style $300.00 obo phone 250365-7763 ORIGINAL XBOX W/4 controllers, fight night round 2, halo 2. Superb condition $150 354-8547 NEW JELDWEN OPENING Window, never installed. 25 x 43 Low E White Vinyl, w/screen. $200. 352-0999. ATV THREE WHEELER 925.00 Honda wood splitter 1250.00 Western saddle 425.00 1967 Cadillac 1500.00 250-354-3460 NEW NORWOOD SAWMILLS - LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34” diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quickcycle-sawing increases efficiency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT - FREE Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866884-7464. **HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348.

TWO YOUNG BUILDERS looking for free/cheap building supplies : wood, doors, windows, garage door. Call 250-825-4108.

YOUNG CHANG PIANO, excellent condition, 1992 model, $2800 OBO. 229.5645

LOVELY BEACHFRONT BACHELOR suite on North Shore @ 5 mile. Everything inc. N/S N/P $750 a month. 8254029 AB ROLLER SIT up assistant, $10, old style rowing machine, $20, both excellent condition, 250-608-3548

2003 COLEMAN CHEYENNE Tent Trailer-10’ box plus 2’ storage trunk. Excellent condition $7850.00 250 354-3867 ATV 2007 HONDA Trx 420FM, red/extras/like new, $6500.00, 250-352-7092 FOR SALE 1978 10 Ft. Vanguard camper, shower,toilet. Excellent condition. Asking $3000.00 obo 352-9986 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN Men and Boys? Men fix their toys! Become an Outdoor Power Equipment Technician. Work on watercraft, ATV’s, snowmobiles, etc. Credit towards apprenticeship. GPRC Fairview College Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www. gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

1996 INTERPT CAR 37,916 milage $3200 352.7966

WANTED: SET OF 4, 16” rims to fit a Ford car. Reasonable price, 250-352-0702 OUTDATED PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER, darkroom equipment, old 35mm cameras. Fred @ 3522129, fdr@netidea.com WANTED, DOUBLE OR queen mattress and box spring, clean and reasonable. Evenings 352.6120 GRAVELY TRACTOR ACCESSORIES especially tiller, tires, plow. Call Don at 250-3523248 woodville77@gmail.com WANTED: SMALL ELECTRIC cement mixer. Older style belt driven preferred. 359-7248 STYROFOAM INSULATION 1” to 4” sheets, single, plain, patio doors, tempered glass.359.8280 12-14 FT TRAMPOLINE preferrably with enclosure in good condition 250352-0920 WOOD PIECES OR old paintings or frames 250-352-0327 WEEDS GROWING IN your cement mixer? Turn it into cash AND tidy up! 354-3793 ANTIQUE ORNATE PATIO set with glass top table. Please call 250-3529596. DIGITAL PIANO WANTED! 88 keys weighted. $1200 or less. Debra 250 505 3345 APARTMENT SIZED WASHING machine or spin washer. Good condition. 355-2342

LOCAL HARD ROCK/METAL band needs lead vocalist/guitarist, bassist. Female musicians encouraged. covers and originals. ablayzenews@yahoo.com FS: 1999 FENDER Jaguar, Sunburst CIJ, humbuckers. $800. Call 505-6205 PIANO - BEAUTIFUL walnut outside, all rebuilt inside, great sound, $2000.00. Guitar - Epiphone, acoustic 6 string,$375.00. 3544629. CASIO KEYBOARD, 2 Yamaha PA speakers for sale. Ph 250352-9974 ARE YOU AN emerging musical artist that wants performance experience? contact me for infojanet@balfourbeachinn.com YAMAHA “STAGE CUSTOM Advantage” drumkit: hardware,c ymbals,carrying cases all included. $1500 (250) 319-6664 for further details/viewing.

NOTICES THANK YOU TO all who dropped off donations. We will no longer be accepting bottles at Share Nelson.

PETS & LIVESTOCK PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING with TLC. Pinky’s Pet Parlour, 536 Ward Street Nelson. Monthly Specials 250.551.5501. ANIMAL CLIPPERS, PROFESSIONAL Oster A-5 Turbo with several blades. As new, $120. 250.551.5501. LARGE $50 & MIDSIZE $30 doghouses, rabbit cages, feed hoppers for poultry, large meat smoker. 250355-2269 22 YEAR OLD gelding. 14hh. Good kids horse, bomb-proof. $700 (250) 509-0175

PSYCHIC READINGS GET YOUR KNOWING Going. Chakra Readings with Evie Clare above Oso Negro. 254.354.1525 TAROT READINGS AND intuitive counseling with Ashala every Wednesday at Gaia Rising, 356 Baker St. 250-354-4471

PERSONALS

OTHER 4 ATV TIRES, 26x8x12 and 26x10x12, Carlisle ACT Radial, 0.75” tread depth, used 200miles $250 250-359-6970

WANTED ONE WORKING pizza warmer. Call Fran or Ryan 250-3540968

1980 BUICK REGAL, runs and drives needs tune up $350 OBO 1966 oldsmoble Delta 88 425ci rocket, rebuilt transmission $1200 OBO 250-354-0490

I’M BUILDING A foam pit for my school project. Need LOTS! Great recycling opportunity. Ryan 3529658.

DOORS: STEEL EXTERIOR, wood exterior, 60x80 glass slider, 3 3x3 single pane windows. Low prices. 357-0050

WANTED: DOG HOUSE for medium sized (lab) dog. Please call 250-3597981.

WANTED FOOD DEHYDRATOR and push mower Jenna 250-5510927

Hume Hotel is a Community Champion

SERVICES PROCRASTINATION STATION: SIT around all summer and talk about what needs to be done. Call us and we’ll take care of it while you do! Digging, Trimming, Mowing, Cutting, Building, Fixing and Hauling. Free Estimates. 354-7201 ORCA TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 5050612. KOOTENAY STORAGE & Relocation. 20 years of exceeding expectations. Local and long distance moving. 250352-5399 or 1-877-599-2795

SPORTS EQUIP

DENIED CANADA PENSION PLAN DISABILITY BENEFITS? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877793-3222. www.dcac.ca 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+).

SANTA CRUZ BULLIT, medium, root beer colour, well used but plenty life left, $900 250-5053004 NORCO SASQUATCH: HARDLY ridden $800 354-2097 SANTA CRUZ BLUR LT. Medium. All-mountain components - SRAM X9, RACEFACE, Truvativ. Excellent Condition. $2400. 250-352-5277 KAYAK PADDLE. AQUABOUND AMT Shred. Graphite shaft. $75. call 354-2968.

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NEED WILDERNESS FACILITY? Camp Koolaree on Kootenay Lake now booking group rentals for June & August. info@koolaree.com

CS4- TOURING COOPER tires (4) 185-60 R15 - call 825-2206 , only 1 year old $250. obo REECE HIDDEN HITCH new fits 91-97 Ford Explorer 91-94 Mazda Navaho 97 Mercury $35 250-226-7162 4 GOOD CONDITION summer tires on steel rims,P175/70R13 (fits 1989 Toyota Corolla) $200. 250-505-5201 FOUR BARELY-USED BRIDGESTONE Winter Dueler DM-Z2 tires, LT235/75R15, on 5-bolt rims. Excellent condition. $850. 778-892-9522 16” ALUMINUM RIMS, 6 hole with chrome centre, caps and lugs. Fits Chev/GM truck $260 825-0168

RVS/SLEDS/BIKES 2007 650KAWASAKI VERSEYSdual sport, wicked ride, lady driven 9000k. $5900 obo/trade for 250. 250825-2209. 1974 KAWASAKI KZ400 with parts bike $300, 1974 Yamaha 360 Enduro $300 good projects 250-365-5903 HONDA CRF 450R with a baja kit, road legal. New top end. $3000.00 250-551-7356 FREE WHEELIN’ EXCITEMENT. Learn to repair street, off-road and dualsport bikes. Hands-on training. On-campus residences. Great instructors.Challenge 1st year apprenticeship exam. 1-888-999-7882; www. gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

�� THE ONE! THE ONLY! Authorized Harley-Davidson Technician program in Canada.GPRC Fairview, Alberta. On-campus residences. 15-week program. Top quality instruction, uptothe minute curriculum, handson training. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc. ab.ca/fairview.

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Ryan Martin of the Hume Hotel received the Canadian Cancer Society Community Champion Award. This award is presented to businesses/corporations that support the CCS Mission over a number of years. Presenting the award is Sally Ginter (left), Regional Manager and Phyllis Boates (right), Kootenay Region Volunteer President.

VEHICLES

2000 FORD FOCUS S/W, 2L automatic, CD/cruise/tinted windows, 35mpg, 223,000km, very good condition, $3650.00, 250-357-9457.

1997 FORD TAURUS 290,000 kms 8 tires & rims $1000 o.b.o 250-3042940 REDUCED! 2004 PONTIAC Vibe, Manual basic package. 107000kms, good shape, one female owner. 3521721 2004 TOYOTA MATRIX GREY, 5 spd, fwd, AC, only 100,000km, sips gas Call 250-505-5269 $9500 I CAN’T BELIEVE it never sold. 1995 Taurus wagon, 276K. extra tires/rims, $85o. OBO 250-3597756 2002 ACURA EL 1.7 Reduced again to $7500. 4dr 5sp, summers, winters, must go 352-0532. FOR SALE; 2000 Subaru OUTBACK, air, heated seats, winters on rims, $6800 obo, 250-359-7981 2001 FORD FOCUS Stn. Wagon, excellent shape, 136K, lady driven, air. 352-3485 $0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599www. autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Last week 15 out of 21 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. www.coastlineautocredit. com or 1-888-208-3205. NEED A VEHICLE? Need cash? Up to $10,000. cash back! Guaranteed approvals! Over 400 vehicles to choose from. Call Will or Ashley today! 1-888-289-8935. 1991 TOYOTA 4X4 pickup, 240000km, red split window, good tires, runs great $2500 OBO 3595078 1998 DODGE CARAVAN, runs well, daily driver, seats 7, cracked windshield. $900 250-551-3004 1996 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4x4. Great Condition. Well looked after. New fuel pump, alternator, brake line, rear shocks, shackles. A/C, 6CD changer. Comes with all-season and winter tires. 218,000km. $2,950. Call Dan (250)-505-5012 1983 DODGE VAN. Offers on $2500. View on 800 block Baker. E-mail George at COZMICBRIDGE@YAHOO.CA 1984VW VANAGON FOR sale. Very clean, runs great. 7-passenger, fold-down bed. 3 400$ Email: sound1essence@gmail.com (Winlaw) SEMI-CAMPERIZED RAISED ROOF van. high miles but runs good, looks great. 91 gmc 354-4114 1998 FORD EXPLORER, Asking $2,000 Please call 354-8482 to come see, or 551-0641 for questions 1988 NISSAN RWD KingCab Pickup. Engine needs work, great tires, View on Hall St @ Silica & Carbonate. $750. 250-551-5683 PREVIA ‘93 AWD. Only 227K, great condition inside out. $5,300 OBO studded winter tires. 250-551-1844

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92 TOYOTO COROLLA SW 4x4 5spd A/C works great, winter rims $3300 obo 352.9177

98 GMC SAFARI. Excellent conition. New tires, windsheild and more. $4000. #250-352-6662

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‘98 SUBARU IMPREZA 5 speed V.G. Cond. new tires.$3150.00 obo. Ph. 250 354 8512

92 FORD TEMPO, runs great, low mileage, summer and winter tires. $800. 551-4486 2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU, silver, fully-loaded, winters & summers tires, 174,000 km. Call 250-442-8809 or 250-442-2230. Grand Forks.

SPRING CLEANING! NEED help? Call Erin or Sarah 250-505-3203 or 250-551-7471. 10YR OLD BOY in Farview, available to walk dogs, after school. Experienced. 6$/hour. Ezra 250-3541069.

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RENTALS WANTED

RENTALS - COMM

HORSE MANURE AT Six Mile. $20 per full-size pickup. You load. 8254643 PROCRASTINATION STATION: SIT around all summer and talk about what needs to be done. Call us and we’ll take care of it while you do! Digging, Trimming, Mowing, Cutting, Building, Fixing and Hauling. Free Estimates. 354-7201 LATTICE FENCE: UNPAINTED wood, 4 pieces, 8ft wide, plus gate and 4 posts: $100 Chris 250-3544240 OSPREY’S NEIGHBOUR GREENHOUSE offers a variety of annual plants, hanging baskets, veggie starts & herbs, drop by 8172 Busk Rd, Balfour, (turn right just after the ferry), ph: 250-229-2349 CENTURY WOOD STOVE. CSA and EPA approved. Heats up to 2000 sq.ft.house Ph. 250-354-2052 GARDEN FOR VEGETABLES available, Liba 352.3517 STRAW FOR SALE! $6.50 10 bales or more. $7 for less than 10. Pick-up or Delivered. 250-229-2154

NELSON, DUPLEX, SEPARATE Suites money earner/mortgage helper 50x120 ft lot. many improvements $365,000 call 354-4559

JUNE 1ST. CRESCENT Valley. 3 Bdr. Duplex, close to town. Fireplace, yard, garden. $1200 incl. burns_ 29@hotmail.com KRESTOVA 2 BEDROOM house with office, 5 appliances, wood heat, big yard. Lease for $900/mo + utilities. 359-7008 SET UP YOUR RV, Tent, Tipi, on our land. Exchange for labor. Terms negotiable. 250-226-6796 WORKSHOP FOR RENT with tools, Liba 352.3517 LARGE SUNNY ONE Bedroom in Upper Fairview. $750 Util. Included. Available June 1st NS/NP 365-8323

MOUNTAIN WATERS BUILDING, Victoria St. office suite(s) for rent. Good light, quiet, parking, call Richard 250.509.0553

2 ROOMS FOR rent, master and small, Johnstone road. $400 and $750 + utils. Avail June 1st. EXECUTIVE CLASS 1 BEDROOM suite at Nasookin (3 mile). All new appliances, new flooring. Very clean. Mature, responsible tenants only. NS/NP. $750/month includes utilities. Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-5052067 2 BEDROOM UPPER in Fairview Nelson. Large deck, recent upgrades, no smoking, pets negotiable. Available June 1st. Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-505-2067 2 BEDROOM MOBILE in Balfour. Large sundeck, several recent improvements. NS/Pets negotiable. $690/month +utilities. Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-5052067 1 BEDROOM DOWNTOWN NELSON. Walk to everywhere. No smoking, pets negotiable. $700/month +utilities. Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-505-2067 2 BEDROOM HOME on corner lot in lower Fairview. Large living & dining room, new furnace, windows, & shower. No smoking, no pets. $1,000/ Month Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-505-2067

URGENTLY REQUIRED 1 or 2 brdm apt or basement suite.. reasonable rent PLEASE 250352-3619

REAL ESTATE ARCHITECT DESIGNED HOME on 5 acres. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. 2 car garage and separate workshop. $429,900. 250 399-4398 NEW LISTING! 3 bd, 1.5 bath Rosemont townhouse. Completely renovated; new kitchen, bathrooms, floors & windows. Off street parking, fenced yard, garden space & tons of sun. Priced to sell @ $225,000. Propertyguys.com lising # 0008802, agents okay. 250-551-1453, nelsonn umbercruncher@hotmail.com for info & photos. CUTE, BRIGHT HERITAGE house 3rd St in Fairview, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, gardens, fruit trees. $330,000 250354-7758 SOLID 2 BDRM house in parklike setting, 10 minutes to downtown Nelson, $229,500. 250 352-3862 NORTH SHORE ESTATE - 2 adjacent lots, large log home, unique rental, gardens, orchards, creek, 825 4027

RENTALS BRIGHT SPACIOUS 1 bedroom suite on Carbonate, w/d, separate entrance, $750.00 + utilities 3526132 CABIN/BUS: WORKTRADE FOR co-creator/s of empathy-based childcentered co-housing commnunity. NVC & trades welcome. Near Slocan. 250-226-7311. 3 BDRM HOUSE in Crescent Valley available July 1st. Basement, Garage, Garden space, NP, NS, 250359-7861 1BDRM GARDEN APARTMENT, hospital area. Available June 1 for single N/S N/P person including utilities 505.1108 BRIGHT SPACIOUS 3BDRM suit view property in sunny Beasley, W/D, N/S. no dogs. $935 359.6669 ROOM AVAIL.JUNE 1ST IN 3 bed uphill. Female Preferred. Can email Pics. $567incl. 250-352-6588/ fashion3000@gmail.com JUNE1 - ROOM with bed and bathroom, $600 inclusive - in town, clean and casual home 250-505-6766 SPACIOUS 1BDRM SUITE, convenience location, internet, cable, W/D, parking, NS/NP $785 include utiilties. July 1st 250-505-7243 P&B LOVELY RIVERSIDE house 2000sft., 2bath Ymir. F/S,W/D, bright, peaceful. Refs, Avail June 1. 604989-0258 BACHELOR SUITE ON Carbonate w/d ,separate entrance, full bath, $600. plus utilities June 15th 3526132 2 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE in my home. Rosemont area. $600.00 inclusive. 250 354 0356 after 6pm DOWNTOWN HERITAGE BACH. Apt. Clean, quiet, ns/np. Incl.: Util, Park, Furn. $785/mo. Refs Req. 250352-5757.

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RENTALS WANTED CHRISTIAN FAMILY SEEKS 3+ bedroom house for long term Nelson rental. Excellent references. Have senior cats. 250354-4198

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SEEKING 1 BDRM suite/apartment in Nelson for toddler and mom.Max $670 incl.N/S N/P.Tiny yard?Long term. tigzluv@yahoo. ca/551-2807

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER NEEDS affordable dog-friendly long-term home. Clean water, garden on bus route, 354.1696 PROFESSIONAL COUPLE N/S looking for 800+ sqft house/suite for rent Castlegar/Nelson. 250365-4197 3/4/5 BEDROOM HOME needed in Nelson for Aug1st, prefer quiet clean nice house w/garage 3543444

SHARED ACCOM. 2 FULLY FURNISHED rooms (bedroom & rec room) in large Rosemont home. $600+ n/p 250505-2818. Avail May15

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�� Workshop helps mature drivers determine safety levels The story is told of an 83 year-old woman who talked her way out of a speeding ticket with the explanation that she had to hurry to get to her destination before she forgot where she was going. Michael Gartner, President of NBC News, tells a poignantly funny story about his father’s aversion to driving. When Mother learned to drive at age 43, Dad was content to let her be his chauffeur. One episode that Gartner relates focuses on his parents’ no-left turn policy. Research they had seen indicated that the most

Foundation has developed frequent accident scenario a workshop and workfor seniors was a left turn book for mature drivers. presumed safe due to fail�� The workbook contains a ing depth perception. So �� Safe Driving Review and they did three right-hand a Driver’s Performance turns instead, unless Dad been thinkin’ about Assessment that are intendlost count and they had to �� George Millar ed to help drivers deterdo seven! Michael asked if �� mine�� their own level of safe they ever went for 11. Dad’s �� lished by the �� American practices and awareness. response was that if they Academy of Neurology The Community First couldn’t get it right after suggest that people with Health Co-op had hoped seven, they just went home mild dementia may con- �� to feature the workshop at because nothing was so tinue to be safe behind the �� their AGM on June 24th, important that it couldn’t wheel, that nothing is black but the BCAA presenter wait for another day. �� and white, and that the grey has a scheduling conflict. The loss of indepenzone of transition from safe Look for the workshop to dence that follows losing a to unsafe differs from one be offered here at a later driver’s license due to ageindividual to another. date. related problems is a major The BC Automotive concern among seniors. �� Association’s Traffic Safety Guidelines recently pub-

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George Millar is a long-time resident of the West Kootenay. Been Thinking About is an exploration of events and organizations in the region, seen from a senior’s perspective.

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dine out guide AINSWORTH HOT SPRINGS HOTEL 4112 Hwy 31, Ainsworth ....... 250-229-4212

ALL SEASONS CAFÉ 620 Herridge Lane ..............250-352-0101

AMANDA’S RESTAURANT 655 Highway 3A................250-352-1633

A&W (TWO LOCATIONS) Chahko Mika Mall.......................250-352-2956 �� 512 Railway Street .............. 250-352-7424

BABA’S INDIAN CUISINE 445 Baker Street................250-352-0077

BAKER ST. GRILL 153 Baker Street...............250-352-3525

BALFOUR BEACH INN & PUB 8406 Busk Road, Balfour.....250-229-4235

CEDAR CREEK CAFE 5709 Highway 6, Winlaw......250-226-7355

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

COCOA-NUT LOUNGE 116 Vernon Street............250-352-3731

CORNERHOUSE CAFÉ 318 Anderson Street...........250-352-3773

DAM INN ��

3156 Station Road, S Slocan.250-359-7515

DARWIN’S DELI & GROCERY

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561 Baker Street.................250-352-2120

DOCK ‘N’ DUCK

7924 Wharf Road, Balfour.....250-229-4244

DOMINION CAFE

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

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

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

�� CANADIAN 2 FOR 1 PIZZA

636 Front Street.................250-352-1999

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

EDO JAPAN

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FRISCOS

JIGSAWS COFFEE CO.

MCQ’S NORTH COUNTRY GRILL

SAGE TAPAS & WINE BAR

701 Lakeside Drive............250-354-1472

503 Baker Street................250-352-5961

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

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

FROG PEAK CAFÉ

KC RESTAURANT

MIKE’S PLACE PUB

SIDEWINDERS

1418 Hwy 6, Crescent Valley...250-359-7261

546 Baker Street...............250-352-5115

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

696 Baker Street................250-352-4621

FULL CIRCLE CAFÉ

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

NEW CHINA RESTAURANT

SINNIBAR’S GLOBAL GOURMET

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

Chahko Mika Mall .................250-352-2109

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

203 Herridge Lane.............250-352-7976

FUNKY MONKEY BURGER BAR

KING’S FAMILY RESTAURANT

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

FUSION 301 301 Baker Street...............250-352-3011

GENERAL STORE (HUME) 422 Vernon Street...............250-352-5331 ��

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

HAROLD ST. CAFÉ 717 Harold Street, Slocan.....250-355-2663

HIP DRIP COFFEE HOUSE 701 Lakeside Drive............250-352-7215

HOTEL YMIR 203 Fir Street, Ymir.............250-357-9611

JAVA GARDEN COFFEE CO

Chahko Mika Mall ......................250-352-3394

Chahko Mika Mall ........................250-505-5282

EL TACO

JACKSON’S HOLE & GRILL

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

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FINLEY’S IRISH BAR & GRILL

JAGANNATHA EXPRESS

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

660 Baker Street..............250-354-1084

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Vernon

Street.........250-354-1919

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SLEEP IS FOR SISSIES

450 Ferrylanding Road, Balfour.250-229-4642

5686 Highway 6, Winlaw......250-226-7663

KOOTENAY BAKERY CAFÉ

OSO NEGRO

SUBWAY

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

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

327 Baker St.....................250-352-7165

KURAMA SUSHI

OSPREY MOUNTAIN GRILL

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

577 Ward Street...............250-352-3474

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

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LANG’S MARINA & SNACKBAR

Highway 3A, Balfour............250-229-4771

LIBRARY LOUNGE (HUME)

OUTER CLOVE

��CAFE �� THE VIENNA

536 Stanley Street..............250-354-1667

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

PANAGO PIZZA

THOR’S PIZZA ��

216 Anderson Street............250-310-0001

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

LOUIE’S STEAKHOUSE & LOUNGE

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

LEO’S PIZZA & GREEK TAVERNA

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

MAIN STREET DINER 616 Baker Street................250-354-4848

MAX & IRMA’S KITCHEN 515A Kootenay Street.........250-352-2332

MEDITERRANEAN 57 413 Hall Street..................250-352-3573

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PONY EXPRESSO

TWISTED TOMATO

1277 Hhwy 6, Crescent Valley.250-359-6711

561 Baker Street...............250-354-1112

PRESERVED SEED

UPTOWN TAVERN

202 Vernon Street.............250-352-0325

616 Vernon Street...............250-352-2715

QUIZNO’S

WAIT’S NEWS

Chahko Mika Mall..............250-352-2494

499 Baker Street...............250-352-5667

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

ROYAL GRILL & LOUNGE 330 Baker Street.................250-352-1202

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�� Nelson's Best Fish & Chips! (3474)) Take Out: 352-FISH�� 569 Ward Street

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303 Victoria Street.............250-352-1212

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OLD WORLD BAKERY & DELI

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

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