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Canada Day ends with a bang

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Thousands spent the day at Lakeside Park to celebrate our nation’s irthday on Thursday, July 1. As always, the crowdd favourite was the fireworks display, seen here, over Kootenay Lake.

A black day for the Nelson Daily News

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all over North America. It’s a sign of the times. It’s sad, but is it completely unexpected? Honestly, it’s not.” Along with the NDN, the West Kootenay Weekender will also be closing. “Today is an extremely hard day. I think I’ll probably get over it, maybe even easier then Nelson will get over it. We’ve been getting a lot of phone calls from a lot of people that are very sad that this specific newspaper is no longer going to be here,” says Hall. Black Press Chief Operating Officer, Richard O’Conner says they will not replace the NDN with another daily, but will continue to operate their weekly publication the Nelson Star. “It depends on your description of how you define daily news. We have a weekly newspaper with a corresponding website that I hope they’re updating on a daily basis. But in terms of the frequency of publication of daily news that the Nelson Daily News was providing, the answer would be no.” Despite the misfortune of the NDN their sister publication, the Trail Daily Times, which Black also acquired, will suffer no such fate. Winery Direct Prices Hundreds BCDaily WinesTimes is very “The market acceptance of theof Trail Parking, Too!

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After 109 years, The Nelson Daily News (NDN) is closing it’s doors. The fate of the newspaper was sealed after being purchased on Friday, July 2 by Victoria publishing baron, David Black. Black Press purchased 11 publications from Glacier Media, including several in the Kootenays. “I’ve been here for 15 years I’ve been the editor for the �� last 10 years. I love the Nelson Daily News and I really believe in what we do here,” says Bob Hall, Managing Editor of the NDN. On Monday July 5, a representative from Black Press visited the NDN to give employees 60 days notice to termination. It is unknown when the last issue of the Nelson Daily News will be published. “The Black Press representative was very nice about it, but it changes a lot of peoples lives,” says Hall. Hall understands the real life plight of daily newspapers in small communities. “The business model that we were going on just does not work and the Nelson Daily News isn’t the first newspaper to end up this way, it’s happening

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high still. But in many towns the penetration levels of the dailies, depending on �� what�� town they’re in, has come under pressure because people are getting their news for free on their websites,” says ��O’Conner. �� O’Conner says that the employees of the NDN have �� been given the legally required 60 days notice, during which time Black Press� will�� work on a transition plan. According to O’Conner, Black Press is committed to �� conserving the history�� of the NDN and will make efforts to provide digital files of the publication. “As far as the history we’re going to preserve the ��goes, �� history and somehow we’ll probably work with the community historical people to make sure that the public has access to that history. That’s a given and something that we’ll do. “We didn’t get the paper into the position that it’s in but we’re the ones that have to clean it�� up. It’s not a fun thing but on the same token Nelson is still well served by �� print publications. There’s not a shortage of pulp running �� around that town.” The Express is an independent newspaper and is not �� affiliated with either Black Press or Glacier Media.

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School's out for summer

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Should Nelson have a designated ‘bathing suit optional’ beach? There are many people in our community who want one. It is legal in Canada for both men and women to be topless. A designated beach would keep people of conﬂicting lifestyles apart.

THERE are lots of places that people can go skinny dipping and not draw attention to themselves.

26.5%: NO 73.5%: YES I’M not a prude but Nelson is a family oriented community. ABSOLUTELY not! It would be shameful. SWIMMING and sunning naked is one of the gifts of the universe! MAKES sense to me. WELL I am surprised there isn’t one, but in Nelson the surrounding beaches seem to host people that choose not to wear them anyway, like Taghum and Crescent Valley.

YES, absolutely. There is a desire for it in the community and it causes no harm. WITHIN the city No. Perhaps outside the city limits. IF women want to tan their tatas they should be allowed to. THE human body is less provocative naked than with strategically placed swimwear. YES, definitely, it has worked well in many places around the world. Lighten up and get naked!

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WILL the next request be to have a street in Nelson where clothes are optional? ��

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NOT just optional, not allowed! WHY not?

WHAT fear do people have about the human body? THIS could be deemed as immoral, especially if no age restrictions apply. We live in a society plagued with pedophiles and child molesters, why encourage impropriety? SWIMMING in our birthday suits! That would be great. PEOPLE owe a little decency to others. They can go up the valley for their options. SURE why not? However anyone attending this beach would have to conform to how others are attired or not. YES as long as it is well posted before stumbling upon it. THERE are already lots but we need an officially sanctioned one. I think it attracts the wrong types, the weird creepy people that give off bad vibes to the indecent.

This survey only represents the people who answered it. This survey is only intended to stimulate public discusion.

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The kids at Redfish Elementary got to spend the day outside horsing around and playing games on Monday, June 28, the last day of school.

An investigation into soapstone This past weekend I was introduced to an outcrop of green-grey soapstone along the side of a logging road. I was advised by a young girl named Jayme that her grandfather had made a patio out of soapstone. She mentioned it was very smooth and comfortable to walk on when dry, but as slippery as soap when wet! My friend Dean had taken a piece from the outcrop, and polished it into a very smooth rectangular block. My children and Jayme were fascinated with the polished piece, as well as with a large chunk that he had placed in a rock wall in his garden. I believe it was the unexpected sensation of touching a rock and then discovering that

dr. science Morgan Dehnel it has a slippery almost greasy feel, which initially captured their attention. Afterwards, the children were keen to scratch at the soapstone with their fingernails and with small hard rocks to create a very fine white powder. Dean and I decided to investigate a bit further about this soapstone, and we discovered according to Wikipedia, and The World Book Encyclopedia that soapstone is a metamorphic

rock composed primarily of talc. Talc is a translucent mineral which means light goes through it, yet it is opaque and not transparent. Talc is a 1 on the Mohs hardness scale (i.e. very soft). The chemical formula is: H2Mg3(SiO3)4 where H represents hydrogen, Mg represents Magnesium, Si represents Silicon, and O represents Oxygen in the periodic table of the elements. The powdered form of Talc is used to manufacture Talcum powder. As per usual, it was very interesting to witness the innate curiosity and inquisitiveness of children. Through playful experimentation they determined the key characteristics of a new material within a very short period of time.

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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

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The gardening brigade is on its way Brieﬂy A couple of weeks ago I attended a birthday gathering for a friend who was celebrating a major right of passage. Our group, numbering in four, took a day off from our busy schedules to enjoy a few hours of down time. A soak in the hot springs, stimulating conversation, dinner and a walk in the woods was enough to remind us that our tasks at hand could be put on hold for a short time. Our conversations covered all manner of topics, including gardening. We were all feeling the inevitable pressure that comes from trying to stay on top of weeding, replanting, watering, and the harvesting of

early summer vegetables. There is a lot to take care of at the end of each summer day, and if any of us had misgivings about leaving it all behind, we did not share them. Instead we devised a way to help each other out for when and where it was needed most. Thus, the “gardening brigade” was born. After several weeks away, and somewhat behind in her outdoor work, the birthday girl was the first to benefit from the new group initiative. Armed with tools, snacks, beverages and a good gardening attitude, the rest of us arrived at her home a few days later to the challenge of cleaning up some garden

growing gardens Helen Sebelius beds to which time had not been kind. Working alone on that task could have easily been overwhelming. However, with four people getting after the overgrown and weedy beds, it was completed in three hours, instead of three days. There is something about group efforts that makes work easier, faster and more pleasant. The conversation, laughter, and

satisfaction of seeing a job done left me looking forward to the next destination. Over the next few weeks we will undertake jobs at each of our gardens, and continue our conversations, laugh some more and certainly have the satisfaction of helping and being helped. I will be taking the next few weeks off from writing this column, returning mid August. If you have garden stories or photos that you would like to share, you can email them to me to post on my website/blog for others to read and see. In the meantime, enjoy your summer garden!

Helen Sebelius is a gardener and artist who owns and operates Against the Wind Nursery, 6376 Slocan River Road, Winlaw, BC, Call 250.226.6957 for summer hours. Please send your stories and photos to againstthewindnursery@gmail,ca. Visit www. againstthewindnursery.ca for more information.

Local co-op recognized The Upper Columbia Coop Council (UCCC), based in Nelson, was celebrated last week at the Canadian Co-op Association’s Annual Congress in Vancouver, June 14-16. Zoë Creighton, UCCC Coordinator, accepted the Co-op Excellence Award on behalf of the association. The award recognizes the Council’s outstand-

ing contribution to the advancement of the BC cooperative sector. Credit union and co-op delegates from across the country congratulated the UCCC for its pioneering efforts in regional cooperation in the Kootenay/Boundary area, historically and currently known for its thriving cooperative activity.

X-mas in July at Food Cupboard

It may be hot outside, but it’s Christmas at the Nelson Food Cupboard. The Nelson Food �� Cupboard is launching a Christmas in July Campaign to garner donations to supply customers with fresh local produce throughout the summer. The Food Cupboard is fortunate to partner with local farmer Ruth Fraser to supply the Food Cupboard with fresh vegetables from her farm in Glade.

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The Nelson Food Cupboard hopes businesses or individuals will sponsor one box of fresh vegetables for $30 or one week’s worth of boxes for $120 for the four months that Ruth will be bringing vegetables to the Food Cupboard. Donations are eligible for charity tax receipts. For more information or for drop-off days and times, contact the Nelson Food Cupboard at 250354-1633.

Wanted AB man found near LVR The Nelson Police Department was called to a domestic dispute in progress at the rear lot at LVR high school. When police arrived there appeared to be a suspicious circumstance between a man and a woman with a young child present. The woman provided identification for herself and the child, while the man gave police a fictitious name. A quick check of the vehicle resulted in it being found stolen from Red Deer, Alberta. The man was being arrested when he tried to drive away, and then began to fight with police attempting to use a pair of brass knuckles. He fled the area on foot but was pursued by officers.

police blotter Nelson City Policce The man was located hiding in the tall bushes near the school. He again resisted arrest, and was finally apprehended. The 27 year-old Red Deer man was charged with assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, escaping lawful custody, possession of stolen property and possession of a prohibited weapon. He was held in custody and appeared in Provincial Court on June 30. Further police checks led to the discovery of 17 outstanding Western Canada-wide warrants for numerous violent offences in Alberta.

SelfDesign High presents PeaceCamps 2010 July 26-29 and August 30-September 2 at Tipi Camp

Held at Tipi Camp on Kootenay Lake, PeaceCamp is a place for all young people to have a unique summer experience focused on building their self, community and global awareness. Last year was a fantastic success and participants were able to dive deep into meaningful issues around peace and conflict in the world. PeaceCamp is for and run by youth. As a result, an atmosphere is created where the innate wisdom of youth shines through. The first camp, for 9 -13 year old youth will be held

from July 26-29. The second camp, for 14 - 19 year old youth is from August 30Sept. 2. Both camps focus on peaceful skill building through non-violent communication, music and theatre, stories, stillness, and an appreciation for the natural environment. Both camps are planned and facilitated by three local youth leaders working alongside adult mentors at SelfDesign High. Space is limited. Please register by Friday, July 16. Contact SelfDesign High at peacecamps@selfdesign high.org to register.

MEC chips in to protect area of Selkirks The Nature Conservancy of Canada came one step closer to the acquisition of Darkwoods, an ecologically rich wilderness in the Selkirk Mountains, thanks to a $50,000 donation from Mountain Equipment Co-op’s 1% for the Planet community grants program. “There are so many inspiring initiatives happening right now in Canada to help people get active in the outdoors and protect our precious natural places,” says MEC community program manager Laurie Edward. MEC has invested over $17 million in environmental conservation and outdoor recreation projects across Canada since 1987, when its grants program started.

New Whitewater lift arrives This summer will see crews at Whitewater Ski Resort installing the new Glory Ridge triple chair which has arrived from Veil, Colorado. The chair was formerly identified as the BS1 lift in the Master Plan, and will service terrain currently referred to as the Backside. “The mountain crew, in cooperation with Mother Nature, hope to have the lift ready to load as conditions permit this coming season,” says General Manager Brian Cusack. The harvesting of the Backside area will be spread over two years and once complete, the Glory Ridge Chairlift will service a total of 303 hectares consisting of 18 runs of primarily advanced/expert terrain.

Riverwatch needs volunteers to survive Public Meeting Monday, July 12, 7 p.m. at the Crescent Valley Hall, 1385 Hwy. 6

For the past four years, the ad hoc group Riverwatch has been trying to bring attention to the dangers and damage being done to the Slocan River over the summer months by increased recreational use. Now, the group itself is struggling to survive. After a series of public meetings in 2006 intended to draw attention to the increased abuses taking place during ‘floating’ season the group stepped into action. With support from the Columbia Power Corporation and the Regional District of Central Kootenay, many projects got underway to lessen the amount of litter that ended up in the river. With the reduced volunteer base to manage Riverwatch and the fund to empty the dumpsters is almost exhausted, times are dire. Help is desperately needed to keep up the work being done. The Area H Director is willing to support these endeavours, but a strengthened group is needed to manage the efforts. If you wish to help, contact Ben at 250-359-7731 or Craig at 250-226-0008. The floating season will begin soon, so please attend the meeting if you would like to help.

Changes to dog control in Areas E and F As a result of increasing demand, the Regional District of Central Kootenay has established a dog control service for all of Electoral Areas E and F. The district has contracted with Pamela Guille to provide the service of patrolling specified areas and responding to emergency calls. Particular attention will be paid to problem areas, such as Taghum Beach in the summer time, and complaints of aggressive dogs threatening people or other domestic animals. Residents will receive a warning should a call be received with respect to the behaviour of their dog. Dogs proving to be a problem will be impounded, with an escalating impound fee to be paid to secure the animal’s release. Residents are requested to respect others when taking a dog to a public place by keeping the animal on a leash and cleaning up after it. For a copy of the dog control bylaw, visit the RDCK website (www.rdck.bc.ca) or call 50-352-6665. To contact Pamela Guille, Dog Control Officer, call 250-505-8112.

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Advocacy Centre needs your help The Advocacy Centre is updating the Nelson on a Shoestring pamphlet, and is looking for information from the public. This will be the third edition of this popular publication, which acts as a guide for people in Nelson to find free or inexpensive resources in the community. If you know of any new community services or resources that should be included in the updated brochure, or have practical tips for people ‘living on a shoestring’ contact Alyssa Idler at 250-352-5777 or advocacycentre @nelsoncares.ca. From food, accommodation and clothing to transportation, recreation and Internet access, any information you have to share is welcomed.

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Street Talk:

Should Nelson have a designated ‘bathing suit optional’ beach?

Fire restrictions in place for local area

Effective Monday, July need to be kept set by 5, all medium and large- the Ministry of Forests and sized open fires are prohib- Range on Friday, June 25. ited within the Southeast “As we head into peak Fire Centre’s jurisdiction camping season, I want to to help prevent human- remind people that more caused wildfires and pro- than 850 fires resulted from tect public safety. careless human behaviour Specifically this prohib- in 2009,” Minister Pat Bell its: burning waste, slash said. “We want people to or other material, wheth- enjoy the great outdoors, er piled or unpiled, that but not at the cost of public is larger than 0.5 metres safety.” in height or 0.5 metres in The same size restricwidth; more than two piles tions as the localized of waste, slash or other restriction apply, but the burning, whether piled or add that at least 8 litres of For the people that unpiled, that are of any size; water or a shovel must be want to do something stubble or grass burning nearby at all times to extinlike that, they should over any area; fireworks of guish the fire. have a place to do it. any size or description; and “Make no mistake,” Bell burning barrels. added. “If we catch people Ann Stinn, The ban doesn’t apply to being careless and causNelson cooking stoves that use gas, ing wildfires this sumpropane or briquettes, or to mer, we will aggressively open fires, including camp- pursue penalties for those fires, that are a half-metre responsible. “The message by a half-metre or smaller. we want to deliver is that Please ensure campfires we take wildfires seriously, aren’t lit or kept burning and so should you.” during windy conditions, Failure to comply with that adequate tools, water the new regulations will and people are on hand to result in a $345 fine. contain a fire and that it To report a wildfire is fully extinguished before or unattended campfire leaving the area. please call *5555 on your This ban covers all BC cell or phone toll-free 1Parks, Crown and private 800-663-5555. For more lands, but doesn’t apply information on open fire Yes. There are a lot within the boundaries of prohibitions, area restricof exhibitionists in this local governments that tions or for updates on curtown that would love it. have forest fire prevention rent wildfire activity, visit David Bridge, bylaws and are serviced by www.bcwildfire.ca. a fire department. Please The Southeast Fire Nelson check with civic authorities Centre encompasses the for any restrictions. area extending from the The Southeast Fire US Border in the south Centre is currently expe- to Mica Dam in the north riencing dry conditions and from the Okanagan and elevated fire �� hazard. Highlands or Monashee Human-caused wildfires Mountains in the west to continue to draw resources the B.C./Alberta Border in away from unpreventable the east. This includes all �� wildfires caused by light- of the Arrow-Boundary, ning. Kootenay Lake, Rocky The restrictions go hand- Mountain and Columbia in-hand with new provin- Forest Districts. cial regulations campfires - submitted

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There’s nothing wrong with nudity, but considering children go to the beach, obviously it would have to be handled with some discretion.

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W. Kootenay Living Well cancer support group

Some months ago this column focused on the activities of the West Kootenay Living Well Society, a support group for cancer patients, their families and friends, that was formed on September 7, 2004. The Society has held forums related to cancer treatments and surviving cancer, as well as presentations on the Kootenay Coop Radio. But it has had ups and downs in terms of the numbers of people actively involved in the Society. You can read a brief history, which includes the resignations of key people at times when promotional outreach efforts seemed futile, on their website at westkootenaylivingwellsociety.com. Perhaps one reason for the lack of interest was that the society’s name did not

been thinkin’ about George Millar define what they were all about. That has changed. The official name is now the West Kootenay Living Well Cancer Support Group. They continue to maintain a library and resource centre at the Seniors Co-ordinating Society, 719 Vernon Street. They offer support to people living with cancer, whether patients in active treatment, cancer survivors, or the family members and friends of those diagnosed with cancer. The reason the “C” word was not included in

the original name was the founders’ desire was to have the name present a positive concept. And both the recipients of the cancer diagnosis and their friends and family members can have difficulty expressing their true feelings after the words “I have cancer” have been spoken. And the Society continues to provide “...a warm, compassionate and welcoming space for cancer patients, their families and friends...” as well as “one-on-one and group support from professionals and caring peers....” They offer a drop-in support time each Thursday from 12 noon to 2 pm, at 719 Vernon Street. For more information, drop in to the resource centre, visit the website, or call 250 551-1785.

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.

TLC offering free invasive weed workshop Invasive Weed Workshop Wednesday, July 14, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Orange Bridge, Trail

The Land Conservancy of BC (TLC), in partnership with the Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee and Columbia Basin Trust, invites residents to the Invasive Investigation Workshop on invasive weeds at Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area on Wednesday, July 14. The workshop is part of the�� West Kootenay Community Field School— a series of free naturefocused events that TLC

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will host throughout the summer. Participants will meet at the orange bridge in Trail at 6 p.m. and Jen Vogel from the Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee will lead a tour of the Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area. Participants will learn to identify invasive weeds, be aware of their impact on native plants, and understand practical ways to limit the spread of exotic species. The workshop is partially funded through Columbia Basin Trust. Participation is free, but those interested in attending must register

with TLC’s Nelson Office by July 12 at 250-352-7933 or lrethoret@conservancy. bc.ca Since 1997, TLC has been saving special places throughout our beautiful province for today and future generations. TLC works with many partners, all levels of government, businesses, community groups, and individuals to ensure the broadest support for our activities. TLC is proud to work on behalf of over 7,500 Members worldwide. Become a Member today at conservancy.bc.ca - submitted

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Commentary: EI in dire straits My colleague, Jean Crowder – Nanaimo Cowichan recently issued the following Op-ed which I would like to share with you. EI in Dire Straights With the clouds of recession still casting a deep shadow over many Canadians, I hoped the federal government would do everything it could to help workers and small business. Instead, they’ve done the opposite. The Conservatives have introduced a whopping Employment Insurance premium hike. Starting next year, employees and employers will have to pay more tax out of every paycheque—$19 billion more. According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, this plan will make small businesses more reluctant to

Alex Atamanenko MP BC Southern Interior hire, costing 200,000 jobs across Canada. But the news gets worse. Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page reported on April 15th that premiums will have to rise by 35 percent to balance the EI fund in four years. By 2014 that could mean employers in BC Southern Interior will be paying $312 more a year, while workers will pay $223. Why is the EI fund in such dire straits? When the Conservatives created the new fund, they did not give it the estimated $54 billion surplus generated during the good years in Canada.

Most of that money had gone into general revenue under the Liberals. That surplus would have covered much of the expected shortfall in coming years. Men and women across the country have still been unable to find work after last year’s severe recession. Without urgent action, half a million of them will soon run out of Employment Insurance benefits. That means they will simply fall onto provincial welfare rolls—and deeper into debt. For these 500,000 Canadians, things are about to go from bad to worse. That is, of course, unless the federal government steps in to help. Unemployed Canadians still have to pay their bills and feed their families, so it’s unacceptable to abandon them. That’s why New Democrats are committed

to a comprehensive jobcreation strategy, one that gets Canadians back to work and helps small business grow. Unfortunately the 2010 budget ignores the plight of Canada’s unemployed and does nothing to create new jobs. Instead it dishes out another $6 billion in corporate tax cuts. We can use that $6 billion to encourage small and medium-sized businesses to hire more workers through job-creation programs including incentives for new hires, subsidies for health and safety training, and investing in programs like child care that would increase the jobs available. No economic recovery is complete until the jobs return. That is where we should be spending tax dollars, not on cuts to large corporations.

Commentary: Svoboda Road development Express Readers may be aware of recent discussions about a land development that threatens the quality of life in two areas of our community: Svoboda Road and Bealby Point. About four years ago, 56 acres adjoining Svoboda and Bealby Point came up for sale. The land was bought by a company based in Langley, B.C., and has since been logged three times. This year 12 building sites were cut from the hillside. As a homeowner on the mountain, I welcome others who build homes and become part of the community. I have no problem with people who want a vacation property to enjoy the beauty and quality of life that attracts people to Nelson and the Kootenays. If it proceeds, this development will more than double traffic on Svoboda Road. Safety is the number one issue, not only for homeowners, but also mountain bikers, hikers, the City of Nelson Water and Nelson Hydro workers. Over the past few years recreational traffic on Svoboda Road has doubled. We share the concerns of our neighbours on Bealby Point about the impact of this development on their water quality. However, there are deeper currents that affect us all today, and the

developer’s comment is a reflection of a malaise in our culture. Around the world there is a seemingly inexorable force, fueled by a conviction that the purpose of life is to extract the maximum profit from the earth’s resources. At the opening of the recent G20 Summit, Canada’s Prime Minister said: “the primary objective of the G20 must be promoting economic growth”. Is this really a solution or is it the problem? Human “progress” has become synonymous with economic growth. When cancer invades the body, growth becomes a real problem. We see the oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico doing untold damage to life in the ocean. This is a symptom of an underlying dis-ease - the attitude that earth’s resources are here for us to use and misuse with little regard for consequences. Clearcuts, nuclear waste, plastic garbage, poisoned water from tar sands, oil spills – all of this is seen as just a “cost of doing business”, not a tragic legacy to our grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In our pursuit of profit we’ve lost our most precious assets – not measured by money in the bank, or material wealth – but love, care and grati-

tude for the earth itself. We’ve lost our connection to the land, we have forgotten that life requires balance and reciprocity, that when we take we must also give. The indigenous peoples knew and lived a great truth: the earth is sacred, all life is sacred. Many native Elders still remind us of this truth. We have a responsibility to stand up and do what we can to protect the earth, wherever we see her being abused, just as we would if we saw a person being abused. We may have pieces of paper giving us “ownership”, but in reality none of us owns the earth. The land, water and air are a sacred trust for our children’s children. The earth is our mother; we must take care of her. In the grand scheme of things what is happening in our community may erroneously be seen as minor. It is heartbreaking to witness savage exploitation and lack of respect for the earth in our own backyard. In time we will all pay the price. The Elders say, “learn to walk on the earth from your heart.” We can ... will we? Terence Buie Crystal Mountain Svoboda Road Nelson, BC

Publisher’s Comment:

Topless optional beach needed The City of Nelson and area needs a designated topless-optional beach. In Canada the Supreme Court has ruled, it is legal for both men and women to be topless in public. In many places in Europe, beaches are topless-optional and it is accepted as normal. But in Canada, where a conservative population still exists, some people would be horrified at the vision of both men and women being topless. Consequently, some people who would like to go topless worry about being judged. By having a designated topless-optional beach we can, in a positive way, keep two potentially conflicting lifestyles from impacting each other. If we don’t make a designated topless beach, then all beaches will be used legally as topless-optional, and confrontation between conflicting lifestyles may present problems. Nelson has an unofficial, longstanding, clothing optional designated beach. But

there have been conflicts with neighbours, with the need to cross private property, and with some people using it as a latenight party spot. Nelson has many different lifestyles and being rural-cosmopolitan and community-oriented means that we do our best to accommodate our varied lifestyles. That is one reason why people live here. Economics ultimately plays into everything and we need to find a solution that does not impede on private property while being economically viable. Having a designated beach would mean installing proper sanitary facilities and well as having control on potential overnight drunken parties. The need exists and the challenges are solvable. No law needs to be change. No bylaw needs to be changed. All that needs to happen is cooperation between beach users and relative governments.

Fish Heads and Flowers

Fish Heads to the angry woman that does not believe in shopping locally. Next time you are looking for a donation to your favourite charity don’t ask any local businesses for a handout. - Sign up for Economics 101

Flowers to the amazing staff at my kids’ preschool. Having my kids attend your preschool has been such a good experience; for me and for them! - Mom of 5! Fish Heads to the person who stole the blue rake from the community garden. You’d have to be a rake to take a rake! - The gardener

Flowers to the women of Nelson. Divine revelations of beauty. Downtown is my favorite art gallery all summer. Happy poet Fish Heads to whoever took our tip jar. Employees work hard to earn that money. I hope Karma pays you a visit soon. - Upset Employee Flowers to those thoughtful motorcyclists who don’t rev their machines when they come to the straight stretch on the road. Although you are few and far between, your consideration is very much appreciated. A grateful B&B operator

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Letters to the editor & commentaries Our tax dollars at waste for G20 Dear Editor, Our government spent $1 billion of OUR tax dollars to protect G20 leaders from our inevitable wrath as they furthered their greedy economic policies. There was no serious attempt to help the poor, protect the environment, or stop climate change. Indeed, their policies exacerbate these problems with destructive

financial systems, laws, and military alliances - for the sake of making the very rich even richer. Most of that money could have been saved by meeting in the alreadyestablished world forum: the United Nations. But Paul Martin and his counterparts created the G20 so they could further their agenda without real world

democracy, in which the poor countries hold the majority. Shame. And shame on anyone knowingly supporting this. I say “knowingly” because the G20 are using OUR resources to cover up their real program. The brutal and criminal overreaction of the police in Toronto is one example. Every day more indications

appear that the so-called “anarchist” destruction was fomented and encouraged (if not actually committed) by the police themselves to discredit and confuse those rightfully protesting - or even just questioning. We’re headed for a broken planet police state in the name of the rich. Shame. David Lancaster Nelson

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Friday to Sunday, July 16-18 at Crawford Bay Park

JULIA GILLMOR What began as a local arts festival by a group of East Shore folks celebrating the eclectic nature of their community has become an anticipated, annual event. Starbelly Jam is 11 years old and it’s as big and bold as ever. “Back then it had a real folk and world music focus, which it still does, but now we’re getting bigger, higher profile names and acts,” say the festival Board of Directors chair, Todd Halfnight. “The reality is that we only get big crowds with acts from further afield and that makes it a little more exotic.” Big names like UK based, pop reggae superstar Finley Quaye and San Francisco hip hop super group Blackalicious are only two of some of the great acts lined up for

the three day festival. “The manager for Blackalicious was really great and they have been around so long and they’re so well connected that we were able to get two other names to come with them,” says Halfnight. Those names include hip hop artists Lateef the Truth Speaker and Jumbo from Lifesavas. “Three great rappers laying it on and Chief Xcel in the background laying the beats. It’s going to be quite a show,” he adds. But Starbelly isn’t just about hip hop. The styling’s of African kora player Youssoupha Sidibe collaborating with guitarist Steve Kimock will satisfy fans looking for more of a roots world music. “Kimock is someone who has real cache in American psychedelic fusion having played with a lot of members from the Grateful Dead. Apparently Gerry Garcia loved him,” Halfnight informs. Another Grateful Dead offshoot is the Emmitt-Nershi Band, a string band who

play a style of music they label as ‘New Grass,’ their own take on bluegrass. Corbin Keep, who former festivalgoers may recall rocking out on his cello, will perform with folk indie festival favorite, Mel Watson. In addition there will be workshops covering everything thing from flamenco to hoola hoop and yoga to songwriting. Local acts promise to be as eclectic and diverse as Starbelly’s roots. The Montreal Jazz Ensemble pairs local favourites, Paul Landsberg and Rob Johnson with East Shore trumpet player Donnie Johnson, who has played with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Tom Jones. They will feature the vocal stylings of Montreal based jazz singer Monica Shore. Other local acts include Aspen Switzer, Pureblend and the East Shore’s Arcane Garden, who fuse electronica with live vocals. The festival is a family affair and children will not be excluded. “Families can feel very comfortable and there’s enter-

tainment, crafts and a great parade,” says Halfnight. Kids’ entertainment includes Klezmer musician and storyteller Allan Merovitz who joins forces with Nelson’s Bessy Wapp and Ben Johnson for three separate kids shows. “And you know if Bessie is involved it’s going to be dramatic and fun,” says Halfnight The parade is 4 p.m. on Sunday and comes complete with a brass band. We march around and show off our more eccentric side and dance and be merry.” Added to that are 15 food vendors offering a range of ethnically diverse cuisine. The festival runs July 16 to 18 at Crawford Bay Park, camping is available on site for $10 per night. Tickets are available locally at Packrat Annies, The Love of Shiva, Still Eagle and Ripping Giraffe. They are also available online through the website, www.starbellyjam.org. Check the website for full line up of acts and times.

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Brieﬂy Sensual Arms & Hands Bellydance Workshop

Rhythmic Gymnastics & Expressive Arts

Saturday, July 17, 2-5 p.m. at The Moving Centre. 533 Baker St.

Monday - Friday throughout July and August in Nelson, Balfour and Winlaw

Learn how to control your arms and hands, making your bellydancing techniques sensual and sexy. With a few tricks you will make dancing more enjoyable and unique. The class is taught by Jen Mendizabal, directly from Venezuela. This workshop will be a good base for the next Fan Veil Bellydance workshop on Sunday, August 15. No experience is necessary. To register email jen.mendizabal@gmail.com or call 250-509-0633.

Rhythmic Dimensions, rhythmic gymnastic and dance performance club has just finished it’s third successful season offering programs in Nelson, Balfour and the Slocan Valley and is excited to announce it is ready to expand! This summer the club will be offering it’s regular rhythmic gymnastic programs as well as a new expressive arts full day camp. Expressive arts will also be a regular part of next years programs, including work shops with guest teachers. Rhythmic gymnastics is a graceful and artistic sport that combines dynamic, dance like movements with a hand apparatus such as a ribbon, hoop, ball, rope, scarf and so much more. Rhythmic Dimensions is offering Rhythmic Gymnastic and Expressive Art’s Summer camps in Winlaw, Nelson and Balfour this July and August to girls ages 4 and up. Please contact 250-505-1812, or email rhythmics@telus.net for more info.

SandSations Tuesday, June 6 through Friday, July 9 at Pioneer Arena, Columbia Ave., Castlegar

SandSations is a collaborative effort between SculptureWalk and Communities in Bloom. Award Winning Master Carvers Peter Vogelaar, Denis Kleine, and John McKinnon will be carving large sand sculptures based on themes from the natural environment. Each artist will have a support carver with them and the artists will have a free range of creative opportunity to express themselves. Three large sand sculptures will be realized by end of the day on Thursday, July 8. On Friday, July 9, 15 kids age 10-13 from the Castlegar Recreation Complex Camp will be given an opportunity to try their �� hand at sculpting with the guidance from the sculptors.

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Grand prize winner Amos Tanguay and finalist Kim Wiest, both from Nelson, hold up the special summer reading edition of SCRATCH Magazine.

Nelson teen takes home top prize A young father watches his newborn son’s chest rise and fall next to the sleeping mother, and silently bids farewell before taking a midnight bus out of town. In another part of the Basin a mother struggles with parenthood, and in a flash decides to leave her family stranded at a gas station as she speeds off on the Trans-Canada. These are the premises of the two top authors in Columbia Basin Trust’s (CBT) SCRATCH Writing

Challenge. Amos Tanguay from Nelson took the top prize with his short story, The Geese Know Where To Go. The twenty-five-yearold received $1,000 for his winning entry. “I’ve never won anything like this before and it’s a great feeling to be acknowledged,” said Tanguay. Twenty-two-year-old Julia Caceres Booth from Winlaw was selected as the runner-up for her story Trans-Canada, and

received $500. The Reader’s Choice Award will honour one more writer with a $300 gift certificate to their favourite local bookstore. Pick up a copy of the SCRATCH Summer Reading Edition at locations (www.scratchonline.ca/mag) around the Basin, or read the top ten submissions at www. scratchonline.ca/vote and then cast a vote before August 31. - submitted

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ArtWalk 2010 Opening Receptions and Gala Event Friday, July 9, 6-9 p.m. at multiple venues, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at the Royal, 330 Baker St.

ArtWalk, Nelson’s longest running festival spans six weeks, beginning July 9 and ending on August 13 and features sixteen artists at nine local venues. ArtWalk 2010 kicks off this Friday Evening, with opening receptions from 69pm at all our featured venues. Locals and visitors are invited to enjoy complimentary refreshments and musical entertainment. The festivities will continue late into the night with a fundraising event at The Royal on Baker from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The gala event will highlight some of Nelson’s

local musical talent including Ty West ft. Katie Moran and Pauline Lamb with Wild Mountain Honey. All ArtWalk exhibits will be on display for the next six weeks. To locate our featured artists and venues, keep an eye out for the ArtWalk sidewalk signs throughout downtown, drop by The Grid Gallery located in the Lane behind 351 Baker Street, or visit the Nelson and District Arts Council’s website at www.ndac.ca. - submitted

Brieﬂy Four Fab Fridays Beginning Friday, July 9, 3-5 p.m. at the Nelson Municipal Library, 602 Silica St.

Kids aged 12 and up can hang out on these fabulous Friday afternoons and play games, make jewelry or watch a movie. Make earrings with Abacus Beads for only a small fee of $3 and preregistration and go home with at least two great pairs of earrings. How about a couple of hours of Wii, computer and board games? Or experience a movie in the cool space of the library. All programs include snacks and door prizes and run from 3-5 pm. July 9 and August 6 are game days and July 23 is for the bead workshop. Movie Day will be on August 20. Contact Joanne at the library at 205-352-6333, email jharris@nelson.ca or visit www.nelson.bclibrary. ca for more details.

2nd Annual Outlet District Kootenanny

Kevin Tjaden, and from Vancouver, the rockin blues sounds of 6 Foot Cherry. Proceeds go to children’s arts programs in the outlet district area. For more information call 250-229-5370.

Redgy Blackout Sunday, July 11, 9 p.m. at The Royal, 330 Baker St.

Touring in support of their newest EP Meet You On The Other Side, Redgy Blackout are quickly gathering momentum and establishing themselves as a rock group with a long future ahead of them. The band released it’s debut album, The Leap, in spring of ‘09, secured an agency deal with Turner Music, and has toured BC and Alberta many times in support of its very auspicious debut. Now they are touring behind a new EP with a stronger sound, but that same familiar edge.

Natasha Smith Studio/ Gallery open

Saturday, July 10, 4 p.m. at Procter Hall, 246 3rd Ave, Procter

Thursdays, 1-5 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. throughout the summer at 3627 Hwy 6, Passmore

The 2nd annual Outlet District Kootenanny is a celebration for the people of the Kootenay Lake outlet communities (Balfour, Queen’s Bay, Longbeach, Harrop and Procter). This is a free admission event, with great food and a silent auction, comedy by Barry Gray, danc�� ing by the Lashkickers, music by Trail’s Stew Ford, Balfour’s Sunshine Drive, SOCAN recording artist

Natasha Smith has again opened her studio to show her latest collection of prints, collages and collage paintings. After some minor renovations to her gallery in Passmore, Smith’s Studio/ Gallery is open to the public Thursdays from 1-5 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and meet Smith and discover more about her art in this beautiful

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Toad Rock Annual Motorcycle Rally Tuesday, July 13 at Toad Rock Campground, Hwy. 31

This is the 8th annual rally. For information call 1877-229-5448 or visit www. toadrockcampground.com.

Aaron Nazrul & The Boom Booms Thursday, July 8, 9 p.m. at The Royal, 330 Baker St.

Bringing their funk/ roots/reggae back to The Royal for a special one night performance, this popular BC group is sure to get the dance floor jumping. Aaron Nazrul & The Boom Booms are getting major national attention since the release of their latest album Butterfly Man on Lit Fuse Records. Bringing a mix of soul/ reggae/funk and rock, this group will certainly put a smile on everyone’s face and a dance in their step. Advance tickets are available at The Royal.

John Burden and Bill Lynch Thursday, July 8, 7 p.m. at the Cedar Creek Cafe, 5709 Hwy 6, Winlaw

John of the Q City Blues Band, and Holly and Jon fame will be performing with Bill Lynch of the Lazy Poker Blues Band. This is your chance to catch a couple of great blues guitarists performing an acoustic set together in an intimate venue.

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Cheryl Hodge Quartet Saturday, July 10, 8 p.m. at the Royal, 330 Baker St.

No one can deny that lively singer Cheryl Hodge has had a banner year. She is currently sitting at #1 in Nelson, and #15 in Canada on the jazz and blues charts. On Saturday, July 10, join in the fun as the Cheryl Hodge Quartet puts the pedal to the metal. This promises to be an exciting evening with the Grindie Winning songwriter/vocalist/pianist, along with three of her very favourite players: guitarist Cliff Maddix, bassist Rob Johnson, and drummer Hans Verhoeven. Expect the

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unexpected, as Hodge will often bring up a surprise guest, and may include a CD giveaway. Hodge has been a featured artist of the month on Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. Her recent hit Guide to Recovery is now a jazz hit in many parts of B.C. and Canada. She has co-written with John Stowell, Dee Daniels, Hugh Fraser and Mike Stern. For reservations and info, contact the Royal at 250-352-1269. - submitted

and has been a sideman with George ‘Harmonica’ Smith, Big Joe Turner, Pee Wee Crayton, Eddie ‘Cleanhead’ Vinson, Lowell Fulson and Big Mama Thornton. Advance tickets are available at The Royal, Urban Legends, Eddy Music, and Kootenay Co-Op Radio. Come to The Royal early on Thursday, July 15 for a special dinner buffet.

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Thursday, July 15, 7:30 p.m. at The Royal, 330 Baker St.

Featuring a night of great blues and great food, Legendary Blues Promotions have teamed up with K.C.R to bring this world class guitar player to The Royal. Starting with a special solo set, Doug MacLeod will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Following him will be Nelson’s premier blues band, the Q City Blues Band, starting their show at 10:30 p.m. MacLeod learned from the old masters and is known for his superb songwriting, guitar wizardry on his National Steel Guitar,

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chaos. Forest City Lovers burst onto Toronto’s music scene with the release, of their 2006 album, The Sun and the Wind. Released independently with the help of some talented friends, The Sun and the Wind, a ten song journey through landscapes of cities and summer days was a breath of fresh air and exposed the talent of emerging songwriter Kat Burns. Touring in support of their newest album, Carriage, released June 29 on Out Of This Spark records, the music of Forest City Lovers is catchy, yet fragile, and they hope to melt your heart, or at least make it beat.

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In the heart of Canadaís largest city, Forest City Lovers have strived to tame the urban wilderness and add some melody to the

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Touchstones toasts the history of Nelson brewing History of Brewing Exhibit Beer Garden Saturday, July 10, 2-6 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson,

Touchstones Nelson and the Nelson Brewing Company are teaming up to offer an outdoor beer garden at the Touchstones facility on Saturday, July 10 from 2 to 6 p.m. Timed to coincide with the exhibition, A History of Brewing in Nelson, the beer garden will feature NBC beer, free admission to the brewing exhibit and a beer trivia contest. Entertainment will be provided by Kootenay Cooperative Radio. Some of the highlights of the exhibit include labels and bottles, beer truck and

parade float images from both private collections and the Touchstones archives. There is also information about brewing, ingredients and process. Admission to the beer garden is $5. Funds raised will support public programming at Touchstones Nelson. The beer garden and the brewing exhibit honour Nelson’s rich brewing history. Robert Riesterer started brewing beer in Nelson in 1894. Over the decades, Riesterer’s brewery changed names and ownership several times, weathered two world wars and the “People’s Prohibition Association of Nelson” (c. 1916). It also

acquired and merged with other small breweries in the region. In 1959, nine years after being purchased by Interior Breweries Ltd., operations were moved to Creston, leaving Nelson without a local brewer for the first time in decades. A generation later, with “microbreweries” gaining in popularity, the Nelson Brewing Company (no relationship to Riesterer’s) opened its doors. Nearly two decades later, NBC continues to thrive primarily serving a local market, similar to brewers more than 100 years ago, an interesting echo of those earlier times. - submitted

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Brewing beer in Nelson has been a part of the local tap-estry for more than 100 years. This photo, of a celebration float, was taken in 1947.

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Melange Now through July 31 at Gallery 378, 378 Baker St. Opening reception Friday, July 9, 6 p.m.

Summer Art Camp for Kids

Now showing at Gallery 378 is a veritable smorgasbord of muses, media and artists—from the ultra-realism of Catherine Nixon’s water images to the bold and whimsical forms of Jorge Boldt’s cement figures and sculptures. Five artists will be showing at Nelson’s Gallery 378 from July 1 until July 31: Catherine Nixon, Stephanie Gauvin, Jorge Boldt, Dana Roman and Buck Walker. All five artists’ work will be at Gallery 378 for the month of July with an opening reception in conjunction with Artwalk.

Monday, July 5 to Friday, July 16 at Oxygen Art Centre, #3-320 Vernon St. (alley entrance)

Oxygen Art Centre’s second annual summer art camp offers children a total immersion in art, performance, creative writing, art history and dance. Taught by professional, inspired instructors, it will be an art experience your kids will never forget. There are discounts for families, and kids can take one week or both. Phone the Kootenay School of the Arts at 250352-2821 to regsiter. For more information enail office@oxygenartcentre.org, and visit http://oxygenartcentre.org for a full program and free schedule.

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There will be lobstertastic fun at your library this summer as the ECMA nominated children’s entertainers, Down By The Docks, will be sailing into the Kootenays. Upon dropping anchor, Leroy The Lobster and friends from Down By The Docks will take kids on a Jungle Safari to explore the Amazon, African and Asian jungles. Who knows what adventures await us when sail up the Amazon, walk through Africa or drive in Asia. To learn more about Down By The Docks visit our websites at www.downbythedocks.com, www.dockstv. com and their new facebook page, Down By The Docks, which features songs from their five CDS, as well as videos and lots of cool pictures.

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It may be a West Kootenay first: a Milonga in New Denver. What is a Milonga? Two things: the name of a sixcount dance step done to Argentine tango music, and the name of an actual tango dance event. This year the camp offers 10 hours of Argentine Tango/Milonga instruction winding up with the Sunday Milonga of 90 per cent Tango music. The daily 90-minute workshops begin at 9 a.m. and dancers can choose from only one workshop or several offered in two venues throughout the four days. The evening dances are included in the workshop fee. Visit www.dancingbeat.org for the full schedule and registration information. Register by July 8 for a 10 per cent discount.

Back from Haiti Thursday, July 15, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Self Design High/Legion Building, 402 Victoria St.

Surviving the massive earthquake, Marie-Paule Brisson, Sebastien De Marre and David Putt�� are back in Nelson and happier than ever to be home and alive. �� They were in Port-au-Prince volunteering for the nonprofit organization Pure Water for �� the World when the quake struck on January 12. In the �� aftermath their lives were instantly transformed. As a token of gratitude, they would�� like to share stories and photos of their unique experience with the people of the Kootenays. This event is free but�� donations for Haiti are welcome.

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Power of Touch Palliative Massage Course Friday, July 9, 6 p.m. at Selkirk College Tenth Street campus

All participants in the 10-day palliative massage course will have a handson experience with living in a wheelchair for 24 hours. This includes giving and getting wheelchair massages. During the course, students will be studying all aspects of palliative massage for digestive, respiratory and circulatory complaints of the elderly, immobilized and terminally ill individuals. The most dangerous symptoms of immobility, pressure sores and respiratory congestion, will be a focus of the wheelchair massage clinic for the public on Monday, July 12 at 10 a.m.

This year there will be a new teacher-training program for medical professionals, registered massage therapists and previous graduates of the training program. Christine Sutherland is requesting people with ALS, MS, Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson’s disease, acute post surgical, and terminal illnesses to volunteer for student massage. The students will teach the families at Jubilee Manor and Mountain Lakes to massage the residents. They will also teach the seniors at Broader Horizons to massage each other in the day program. “It is important to teach

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drop-in classes and events Wednesdays SHANTI YOGA STUDIO SHANTIYOGA.CA

8-9:30 a.m. Power Yoga, Valerie 10-10:45 a.m. Kids Yoga!, Joy 12-1:30 Anusara yoga, Elissa 5:30-7 Restorative yoga, Shayla BELLYFIT FUSION FITNESS

5 - 6 p.m. at the Moving Centre. Call Heather, 354-0492 KOOTENAY AKIDO

5 - 6 p.m. Kids Class, ages 7-12 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class, 213C Baker St. 250-352-3935 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 30 250-229-4793 at 212-507 Baker THEYOGALOFT.ORG 625 FRONT ST

5:30-7 all levels HOT yoga flowjenna arpita

Thursdays SHANTI YOGA STUDIO SHANTIYOGA.CA

10-11:30 a.m Prenatal Yoga, Donna 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha Yoga, Karuna 7:30 - 9 p.m. Yoga Basics Course, 8 class/$80 monthly, Preregister THEYOGALOFT.ORG 625 FRONT ST.

11am-12:30 mellow flow- amanda 5:30-7 all levels ashtanga yoga - amanda APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS

6:30 - 8 pm. Adult class 525 Josephine Street, 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 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 QI-GONG & CHEN TAI CHI

7 - 8 p.m. Central School Gym. Info 250-505-4562 Chris Gibson

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ACUPUNCTURE

Kate Butt, Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine ...........................551-5283 MichaelSmith,Dr.TCM,10yearsexperience.............................352-0459 Shauna Robertson Acupuncture & Herbs ............................... 352-2167 ART THERAPY

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

the friends and families of palliative patients to look after those at home or in the hospitals with hands on massage to prevent tissue breakdown and promote better respiration as long as possible,” Sutherland said. Any person interested in attending the training program or those wanting to attend the wheelchair massage workshop should call Sutherland at 1-800-6115788. Registration for the Power of Touch Palliative Massage course begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 9 at Selkirk College. - submitted

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FOLK FUSION SKIRT DANCE

KOOTENAY AKIDO

BELLYFIT FUSION FITNESS

QI-GONG & CHEN TAI CHI

YANG/CHEN TAI CHI AND QI GONG

CHILDREN’S KUNG FU

KUTENAIS FINEST PERSONAL TRAINING

SARVA SHAKTI SADHANA CIRCLE

THEYOGALOFT.ORG 625 FRONT ST

FELDENKRAIS CLASSES

KUTENAIS FINEST PERSONAL TRAINING

3 - 4 p.m. Ages 7-11 All Levels. 6-7 p.m. Adult, Studio Alive, 352-0047 7 -8:30 a.m. Summit Health & Fitness, 685-B Baker 352-7897

Fridays SHANTI YOGA STUDIO SHANTIYOGA.CA

8-9:30 a.m. Power Yoga, Valerie 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga, Joy 12-1:30 Hatha Flow, Sharon 5:30-7 Anusarsa yoga, Ealissa 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 352-7897

Saturdays SHANTI YOGA STUDIO SHANTIYOGA.CA

10 - 11:30 a.m. Rejuvanitive, Shayla 12 - 1:30 p.m. Hatha Flow, Cindy

9:15 - 10:45 a.m. Intro Akido 213C Baker St 250-352-3935. Ages 5-8 10- 11 am Ages 9-16 11:3012:30 pm at Lakeside Park Call Daniel 352-7897 11-12:30- beginner ashtanga yoga

Sundays SHANTI YOGA STUDIO SHANTIYOGA.CA

10-11:30 a.m. Prenatal Yoga, Donna 12 - 1:30 p.m. Anusara Yoga, Elissa THEYOGALOFT.ORG 625 FRONT ST

11am-12:30 all levels ashtanga jenna or amanda

Mondays SHANTI YOGA STUDIO SHANTIYOGA.CA

8-9:30 a.m. Energizing Yoga, Donna 10-11:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga, Anie 12-1:30 Hatha flow, Sharon 5:30-7 Anusara yyoga, Eliassa 7:30 -9:00 p.m. Yin Yoga, Joy 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 250352-3319 Judy. KYOKUSHIN KARATE

2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Kids 6 - 7 p.m. Adults Blewette Elementary School, Keith Clughart, 551-3345.

1 - 2 p.m. Effortless movement. Kutenais Finest, 182 Baker St. Judy Katz 352-3319, somatikatz@gmail.com. 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. Info call 352-0459.

HOLISTIC HEALTH

Aura Defence & Pranashakty Canada. Power, Beauty, Healing. www.auradefence.compranashakty.orgnelsonpranashakty@gmail.com........505-7832 Jennifer Keirstead Reg. Holistic Nutritionist ................................. 509-1417 HOMEOPATHY

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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 GLOBAL RHYTHMS

5:15 - 6 :30 p.m. World music dance workout. The Moving Centre, 533 Baker. THEYOGALOFT.ORG 625 FRONT ST.

11am-12:30 mellow flowjenna 5:30- 7 all levels ashtanga yoga - jenna arpita

KUNDALINI YOGA WITH CATHERINE LEIGHLAND

11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Shambhala Meditation Centre, 444 Baker St., upstairs 352-6132.

Kootenai Pilates 540 Baker St. .......................................... 352-1600 JoyGreenHypnosis,TalkTherapy,EnergyWork.........................352-9927 REGISTERED MASSAGE

D Voykin RMT, 30 Yrs. By fee or donation ................................ 509-0345 Dennis Keithley RMT since 1983, BSc Kinesiology available evenings, weekends and holidays .................................................... 354-8406 Valerie Nunes RMT @ Acupuncture Natural Health Clinic, new clients welcome ....................................................................... 505-3946 Colette Venier RMT Cranial-Sacral Therapy Viscercal Manipulation, 1st Tx $50, reg. $65/hr ............................................. 551-0416

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Sharon Best, Certified Adv. Hypnotherapist ........................... 354-7750 Irene Mock, Reg. www.kootenayhypnotherapy.com .............. 352-7035

Mountain Waters Spa, Voted Best Spa 2007-09 .................. 352-3280 Shalimar Health Spa, Voted Nelson’s Best Spa....................... 354-4408 Found, Nelson’s Aveda Concept Spa & Salon ..................... 352-7775

MASSAGE SERVICES

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A Touch of Aloha, Lomi, Cranio, Structural, Sports ...................... 229-4424 Palliative Massage Course, July 9-18, 2010 .................. 1-800-611-5788 Rubitin Mobile & Studio, Deep T., Neuro, Sports ......................... 352-6804 ShirleyEvans, CertifiedEnergyMedicine Practioner, Reiki Master.....229.2395/352.9890

Om Yoga 3067 Heddle Rd.,6-Mile, omyogasixmile.co......... 825-0011 The Yoga Loft 625 Front St. with Jenna Arpita ........................ 825-2209 ShantiYogaStudio,Baker@Josephine....................................352-7703

Rolf Structural Integration, www.gravitytherapy.com ............. 352-6611

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7-8 p.m. ancient siddhar yoga practice #209-ManiStone Centre, 507 Baker St, 505-7832

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

PSYCHOLOGISTS

FrontStHairStudio,TheKeytoBeauty..........................................354-1202 Vadim Kristopher Hair Salon 560 Herridge Ln............................ 352-6700

7 - 8 p.m. at the Central School Gym. Info 505-4562 Chris Gibson.

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HAIR CARE

HYPNOTHERAPY

Sally Shamai, MEd, RCC, individuals & couples ............... 1-877-688-5565 Dienna Raye, MA., Counsellor and Life Coach ..................... 352-1220 Gail Novack, MEd. Counselling, Grief & Loss .............................. 505-3781 Jenie Taylor, BCST & Somatic Trauma Therapy ....................... 551-4022

8 a.m. Abs & Buns Ball Class with Ali Popoff 182 Baker St. 250-352-9196

PILATES

COACHING

COUNSELLING & CONSULTATION

8:45 - 9:45 a.m. at the Moving Centre. Call Heather, 354-0492

Whispering Herd - Counselling Equine Assisted Growth, Life Transitions, whisperingherd.com ................................................................ 354-7778

BarbaraGosneyCCHRSHomCdn12yrs.exp...............................354-1180 Margo MacLaren Homeopathy.............................354-7072

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

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Neverending generosity helps complete the CT campaign. Kevin Johnson, representing staff from Nelson Hydro, City of Nelson, Nelson Public Works and Nelson Hydro retirees, celebrated the 100th birthday of Bonnington Generator 2 by adding a further $640 to the CT scanner fund. The updated total is $1,204,787.

McKenzie Community Chiropractic .................................... 352-1322

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Shayla Wright certified life coach/mentor.............................. 352-7908

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Scopes by Stenya July 7 - July 13 Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19

You may find the next step in any undertaking surprisingly easy. What you may be dreading or avoiding once undertaken will seem like a breeze. You can discover that you have a natural ability or talent to get things done once you are on roll.

Taurus Apr 20 - May 20

Expanding your vision or new undertakings can be met with success. For now the best tactic will be just to stay focused, stay in your creative zone until you have established the foundations of your project..

Gemini May 21 - July 7

Maintaining balance this week can be crucial to your current undertakings. Balance work and play, time between friends, your partner, and time alone.

Cancer July 7 - Jul 22

Once you have made up your mind, stick to it! The next step in your current undertakings is to be self-disciplined. Keep appointments, do that exercise you keep telling yourself you’ll get to.

Leo Jul 23 - Aug 22

Connect to your true heart’s feelings this week. Speaking from the heart can help clear any confusion you have in your relationships. Honestly speaking your mind and then taking the time to carefully listen to other person will bring you both to a new level of understanding.

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22

If you have recently started a new job or project, get ready to learn while having fun. Unexpected pleasant surprises and even early bonuses will keep up your motivation and enthusiasm.

July 7, 2010

More summer fun for kids

Nelson shortlisted for TSN/Kraft Celebration Tour

The Nelson & District Riding Club is running their ever popular summer camps. The TREC Competition is being held July 10. TREC is an emerging equestrian sport that combines orienteering skills, simulated and actual trail obstacles and control of the horse’s paces. Contact Jocelyn Templeman for more information 250304-2247. The club’s annual Fun Day is on July 11. This is an informal day of horse activities and is lots of fun. Come and see horses and riders or bring your own horse to this annual fun event. Safety gear required for riders, but no fancy show clothes. Toni Hudson will be holding week-long Kids Day Camps teaching beginner English and western riders and has wonderful school ponies for kids to learn on. She is a teacher who makes learning fun. Contact Toni Hudson at 250-777-1239. Parelli Natural Horsemanship Clinics with Parelli Professional Fawn Anderson will be held July 23-25 and August 6-8. A revolution in horsemanship. For more information contact Heather Farrell at hfarrell@shaw.ca or 250505-5270, or go to www. nelsonridingclub.com. The Nelson Kayak and

The TSN/Kraft Celebration Tour may be visiting the Kootenays again after their 2009 Kaslo appearance if Nelsonites outvote folks in New Westminster. To ensure a victory, Nelson has to receive more votes than its match-up city. The pairing’s voting day is Saturday, July 23 beginning at 12 noon. If Nelson is successful, SportsCentre anchors Jay

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Libra Sept 23 - Oct 23

Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 21

More options are becoming available to you now. Interesting alternatives to plans and decisions you never thought possible are all of the sudden possible. You may also meet someone, like a mentor, who can help you explore these new alternatives.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19

As these Kootenay summer days heat up, so can your love life. New excitement, passions, and romances are in the air. Communication is essential to keep the love blossoms flowering.

Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18

This is a time for balancing periods of intense activity with lots of rest. Fuel up when you can because you may find it difficult as you get busy. Give yourself time to consider all the options before making important decisions.

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

The exciting thing is that you can be asked to do a job or project that you really enjoy and also get paid for it. This may start the ball rolling in a new direction that surprises you.

in the zone Kim Palfenier Canoe Club is running youth programs throughout the summer. The courses are for kids ages 7-13 and will instruct basic canoe and kayaking skills, safety techniques and leadership. The hours are from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., with course dates that start from July 5 until August 27. Heading up the full or half day programs are two new and enthusiastic coaches, Courtney Smith (head coach), and Cooper McGinnis (assistant coach). Both are very excited for the summer program and hope to see a huge turn out! For registration, please go to www.nelsonsports.ca or for more information go to www.canoe.kics.bc.ca. They can also be reached at 250-551-1492 or 1-778-8869807. If it gets too hot for you outside the Nelson Figure Skating club has just the solution. The Summer Learn to Skate and Powerskate programs will be held between August 9 and 20. Registration is Saturday, July 24 at the NDCC from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Kim Palfenier is administrator for the Nelson Regional Sports Council. The NRSC can be reached at: Box 1190, Nelson, BC V1L 6H3 (250)352-3989 phone, (250)352-0046 fax, or nrsc@telus.net

If you have been having doubts lately, they may be replaced by a sense of clear direction. You can see clearly now where you need to invest your energy. This can be a time of readjustment.

Time to focus on yourself. If you have been having difficulties in your close relationships recently the best thing for you at this time to is to worry about you.

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Onrait and Dan O’Toole will host a show between August 20-29, and the city will receive a $25,000 prize to be put towards fixing up a sports centre or venue. The Nelson curling Club nominated the city this year, and was among 460 submissions. The 20 finalist communities were selected based on an essay and photos describing how the $25,000 community refresh will make a differ-

Stone Age Camp for Boys Monday, July 12 to Friday, July 16 in the Slocan Valley with buses from Nelson

Using only wild materials, build a waterproof shelter. Start a fire by rubbing sticks together, or make rope from plant fibres. It’s all in the Stone Age Camp for Kids, an amazing experience in traditional skills. Chris Morasky, director of Ancient Pathways and a teacher of ancient skills for over 20 years, is leading numerous wilderness survival expeditions using only stoneage tools. He has lived in a wilderness teepee for six years, and learned most of his skills simply by doing them as well as from people of the Lakota, Shoshone, Arapahoe, Blackfoot, Crow and Seri Tribes. Young people gain greater confidence in their abilities and an improved self-image upon completing the week. The camp is located in the Slocan Valley (Appledale), but a bus from and back to Nelson is available. The day begins each day at 10 a.m. and finishes at 5 p.m. (Monday to Wednesday). Thursday begins

ence. To vote for Nelson in the Celebration Tour Challenge, visit www.TSN. ca/kraftcelebrationtour or www.RDS.ca/tourneedecelebrationkraft. Remember, voting only takes place for a 24-hour period from 12 noon on Saturday, July 23. For more information and to see the list of all 20 finalists, visit www.tsn.ca/ kraftcelebrationtour.

at 10 a.m. with an evening campfire and a sleepover to cap the day off. The week finishes at noon on Friday. The program runs from July 12-16 for boys. The cost for the five-day adventure is $175, and tuition assistance is available. For more information, contact Jones at 250551-2799 or email lalacreations@yahoo. com.

Kid’s Yoga Wednesdays all summer, 10 a.m. at Shanti Yoga, corner of Josephine and Baker

Yoga speaks to children. With a weekly opportunity to practice, kids build great basic skills, learn stress reduction, open the musculature of the body and enhance balance. The key components of yoga practice are gently and playfully introduced. Kids yoga is kept simple, but participants will still get the yoga seeds planted in their brain, and have lots of fun doing it. For more information or to register, visit www.shantiyoga.ca

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special events

aroundtown

Wed. July 7

Wed. July 14

WINE TASTING AT The Royal. Come discover some great regional & imported wines. $25. REFUGEES IN NELSON: a community meeting to explore possibilities. Kootenay Shambhala Centre, 444 Baker, 3rd Floor

WINE TASTING AT The Royal. Come discover some great regional & imported wines. $25. NEED A RESUME? Unsure where to start? Attend this informative free workshop for ideas. Information/ Registration info@kcds.ca (250)352-6200

Fri. July 9 NELSON ART WALK: Various locations downtown ART OPENING Locals Buck Walker, Stephanie Gauvin, Dana Roman, Catherine Nixon, Jorge Boldt. Galler y378 Baker GAMES AT THE library for teens. 12 yrs +, FREE, Wii and more. jharris@nelson.ca FMI GALLERY OPENING, “Nelson at Night” Louis Bockner 6-8: pm, Kokanee Camera

Sat. July 10 THE ANKORS COIF-OFF - cut your hair because you care! July 10th at Cottonwood Market! 2ND ANNUAL OUTLET District Kootenanny, July 10th, 4:00 P.M. Procter hall. Great food, Great fun. BENNY’S OLD BIKE REVIVAL. Riondel campground. All makes welcome. 352-9665 evenings for info. THE LIVELY BLUES/JAZZ Cheryl Hodge Quartet; live at the Royal on Baker! 9Midnight

Sun. July 11 NELSON POETRY SLAM at the Cocoa-Nut Lounge. Poets signup at 6:30. We slam at 7:00.

Thurs. July 15 FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION Free informative workshop for ideas of untapped resources that may help. Information/ Registration info@kcds.ca 250-352-6200

Fri. July 16 THINGS YOUR MOTHER Warned You About! 2010 Regional Exhibition CALL FOR ENTRY DEADLINE www. wkartscouncil.com info@revel stokevisualarts.com WHERE ARE THE JOBS in Nelson? Free informative workshop on what’s happening in the area. Information/ Registration info@kcds.ca (250)352-6200.

Sat. July 17 CASTLEGAR FARMERS MARKET: Looking for vendors: homegrown, handmade. 8 am - noon.$5/space or $25/ season. 250.399.4439 or castlegarmarket@gmail.com BELLYDANCE WORKSHOP: Sensual Arms & Hands,Taught by Jen Mendizabal at The Moving Centre. 533 Baker St jen.mendizabal@gmail.com .

Shakespeare as you like it! Bard in the Bush Festival Wednesday to Saturday eveings, 7:30 p.m. at Gyro Park

This summer, come under the shade of the leaves again for the Second annual Bard in the Bush Shakespeare Festival, at picturesque Gyro Park in Nelson. Shakespeare Shorts VI, a greatest hits collection of favourite scenes from the Bard William’s famous plays, runs Wednesday to Saturday evenings, at 7:30 p.m. July 7-10, 14-17, and 21-24. Performe d by Shakespeare stars Lisel Forst (Les Ms., ‘Lonnie’s Lingerie’ commercial), Robyn Lamb (Les Ms., Into the Woods), Sydney Galbraith (Songs For a New World, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown), Jeff Forst (Into the Woods, Nelson Youth Theatre director) , and Robert Wilson (The Marriage of Figaro, Sweeney Todd), plus special guest stars, every Shakespeare Shorts night is different and repeat viewing is rewarded. Famous prepared scenes are plucked from a hat by audience members, so the actors have no idea in which order to play their various characters until the moment of. As Robyn and Lisel exclaim, “We love doing Shakespeare!” The second act of the Bard in the Bush

Shakespeare Festival is Nelson Youth Theatre’s fifth hit play, As You Like It. Starring talented local actors aged 11 to 15 and directed by Jeff Forst, As You Like It is the Bard’s famous play about the intertwined relationship between the city and the country - something Kootenay dwellers can well appreciate. As You Like It afternoon showings are at 2 p.m. on both Wednesday, August 25, and Thursday, August 26. Admission at the shows, which are recommended for ages 10 and up, is a suggested donation of $10. BYOC means bring your own chair (though some available if need be). Please come to the Bard in the Bush Shakespeare Festival prepared for a fun woodsy affair, as ‘Ye Olde Stone Quarry’ is a lovely natural setting with uneven terrain, facilities up at the pool, the potential for weather, wildlife, and the odd surprise - just like in Will’s day! Audiences are welcome to bring along their own food, non-alcoholic beverages, and portable seating to truly make themselves at home in the great outdoors. For more information, visit www.forstmedia.ca. - submitted

live music

Wed. July 7

Mon. July 12

OPEN MIC NIGHT with Estevan at The Royal. CLIFF MADDIX with Friends @ Library Lounge

NIKKO @ Library Lounge FOREST CITY LOVERS will capture hearts with powerful songs and a passionate performance at The Royal.

Thurs. July 8 PAUL LANDSBERG with Friends @ Library Lounge AARON NARUL & The Boom Booms - 10$adv. at The Royal. This reggae/soul/funk band gets you moving! JON BURDEN AND BILL LYNCH @ The Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw BLUEGRASS ACOUSTIC MUSIC Jam, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Bigby Place 509 Front St. Info: 250-352-2704

Fri. July 9 ROB JOHNSON & FRIENDS @ Library Lounge SOCIAL DANCING EVERY Friday at the Royal Free. Mostly Swing, smooth, Latin. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. JUDE DAVISON - sings classic songs and acoustic originals at Max & Irmas 6-9pm. DJ TERRANTINO W/ HULA, Ty West & Kate Moran, Wild Mountain Honey. Art Walk @ The Royal ARTWALK FUNDRAISER - The Royal 9pm-2am Featuring Ty West and Pauline Lamb - see www.ndac.ca for details

Sat. July 10 CHERYL HODGE GROUP play live jazz. Great singer brings her talented band to The Royal. ROB FUNK PLAYS his popular sing-a-long set at Cottonwood Market. From 10 - 12. Nicole Byblow 12-2

Sun. July 11 REDGY BLACKOUT bring their tour to The Royal for a great night of rock & roll!

Tue. July 13 SARAH MCGLYNN & RICH Rabnett @ Library Lounge ALL AGES OPEN Mic every Tuesday at the CocoaNut Lounge. 6-10pm. Hosted by Rob Funk MAGIC BUS W/ DJ Papa Roots & Very Special Guests.. Weekly DJ Mashup & 2$ beers!

Wed. July 14 OPEN MIC NIGHT with Estevan at The Royal. CLIFF MADDIX with Friends @ Library Lounge

Thurs. July 15 PAUL LANDSBERG with Friends @ Library Lounge LEGENDARY BLUES & K.C.R present Doug MacLeod & The QCity Blues Band at The Royal.

Fri. July 16 ROB JOHNSON & FRIENDS @ Library Lounge SOCIAL DANCING EVERY Friday at the Royal Free. Mostly Swing, smooth, Latin. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. JUDE DAVISON - sings classic songs and acoustic originals at Max & Irmas 6-9pm. VAL KILMER & The New Coke bring their master ful 80’s dance party to The Royal.

Sat. July 17 WAYFARER, WHITEWAY & Flowshine bring their show to The Royal. A great evening of rock & roll ALMA FLAMENCO will perform unique latin music with dancing at Cottonwood Falls Market. 11 - 12pm

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, 6115th 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

in beverage room, 7:30 p.m. info 3527727 or email rclbr51@telus. net LEGION DARTS

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 2294343 for more details.

PUBLIC MEDITATION 5:15 - 6:15

p.m. All welcome. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre, 444 Baker St. www.nelsonbuddha.com

July 7, 2010

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 250-3526330.

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 12-3pm.

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 meet-

ing 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.

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 250352-6936. NELSON CHESS CLUB every 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, 3592926. 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.

Sundays 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. 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.

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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 3523366 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. QUAKER MEETING, 723 Ward, upstairs, 10 a.m.. 354 3859 WINLAW FARMERS MARKET. Herbs, produce, crafts and flea market. Venders and buskers welcome, 226.6492/226.7862

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 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 250-352-6892 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 250352-6330 DROP IN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP. 7-9 p.m. at Broader Horizons, 905 Gordon Road, back door. ADULT BADMINTON @ Redfish School, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $20. Bring racquet and indoor footwear. For info call 229-4346 229-4343 229-4485

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CLASSES EVERY Wed/Sun. Many topics to choose from. Contact Lorraine at lorrainer61@gmail.com or 250352-3860

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 8p.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. 3526119

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ANNOUNCEMENTS We want to welcome our son, Kintan Andrew Thompson, into our lives, born Friday, April 30th 2010 at 10:36 am. You’ve made us very happy and we can’t wait to enjoy a wonderful life together. We love you so much.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. References. Free Estimates. 354.7201 KRIS WITT ACCOUNTING Company Ltd. Our office will be on summer hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed fFrdays), from June 25 through to September 3. SLOCAN LAKE DANCE CAMP Thurs. July 22 - July 25 New Denver. Four days of dance workshops & nightly dances plus a Sunday afternoon Tango Milonga. Early bird July 8 www.dancingbeat.org or magic@redmtn.ca RHYTHMIC GYMNASTIC & New EXPRESSIVE ART'S Summer Camps! Winlaw (4 yrs & up)July 13-16; Nelson full day Expressive Art's Camp (9-12 yrs) July 19-23; Nelson Expressive Art's (4-5/ 7-9 yrs)July 26-29; Balfour (4 & up) Aug. 3-6th; Nelson Inter/Performance Group Camp Aug. 23-26th ... Expressive Art's Camps will include rhythmic gymnastics, movement choreography, dance, mask making, hooping and more! Contact Rhythmic Dimensions 505-1812, rhythmics@telus.net. KOOTENAY CATAMARAN CAMP is hosting sailing lessons for two weeks this year July 5 and July 12. CYA certification, small classes and super fun. Only $449 per week, boats supplied call Dave 403-660-2760 LAST CHANCE!!! VINTAGE clothing and accessories. Shambhala Styles!!! Indoor Sale, bring your friends. Phone: 352-4628

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BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL ART by local painter explores our spiritual connection to the forest. www.simonhaiduk. com 250-352-7327 STAINED GLASS SUPPLIES - light table, 1/2 sheets glass & smaller, misc. supplies email: rjwheeler@shaw.ca for prices/list

OFFERING RELIABLE AND competitively priced PC Support & Computer skills training. From Hardware to Network we come to you' No Solution NO FEE' Tel#250-505-4940 E-mail info@hc-s.org

$500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com. $0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

JAPANESE LANGUAGE TEACHER wanted for private instruction during the summer. Please call 250-352-9303

DELL STUDIOXPS FS - 1tb HD, i7 quadcore processor, Nvidia gtx graphix. $700obo 403-464-8135. TWO TICKETS WITH early entry to Shambhala Music Festival. Sold as pair. $400. 352-6896. VINYL RECORDS BUY, sell, trade. 95 cutlass $250 226-6783 HAMILTON BEACH JUICER $30, Cuisinart $10, Panasonic bread maker $30, North Face sleeping bag 0 degrees C $20, Optimus record player $10, Technics tuner $10, Beige floor lamp $10 CALL 354-7575 WASHER & DRYER top-load new condition $375, 14' boat 40hph Evinrude, $3500, portapotti $75 229-4544 DOG HOUSE WITH cedar shingles & window. For medium or large dog. Excellent condition. $225 (250)8253464. OPRAH BOOK FOR sale ...hardcover $20...please call between 10 am to 10pm 352-6533 WHIRLPOOL DRYER FOR Sale, $75 obo. 352-0825, Must Sell!! 2WEEKS TIMESHARE MAZATLAN $155.p/w pay only when useing.no mantenance fee no transfer fee, $1200 18years TABLE-TOP TYPEWRITER:$50, ADDING machine:$20, Folding 4x8 table:$30, Kerosene heater and fuel:$40, Canvass cot:$10, Hip-waders size 9:$15, Baby Piano Bouncer:$10, Polar lamp:$10, Bench-saw metal top:$200, Briefcase:$10, Booster-chair:$10, Bubbling Water Column Lamp:$10, Ceiling lights:$5 each. 250.352.5933 ORIGINAL XBOX, 4 controllers, fight night round 2,halo2, Mint condition $100 obo. 250-505-5388 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: 1-800566-6899 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 1-866-884-7464.

BOATS 14&#8242; RED LUND-TYPE boat, 50&#8243; wide, 3 benches, gas tank, 2 oars, 9.9 motor, $1500 call 250.354.4633 WANTED! CANOE IN GOOD condition with paddles for family use. Phone 250 509 1236 2004 SUN TRACKER Pontoon Boat. Mercruiser 135hp, two biminis, camper enclosure, great shape. $23,900 250825-4467 19FT 1981 SUNRUNNER with trailer. Sleeper cabin, fishing equipment. Canopy. $4500. www.totalclient.ca/forsale 22' CABIN CRUISER, Merc 165 hp 1/0. View Kokanee Marina SUP D-8. boat@etherstop.net for call back.

BUSINESS OPS ARE YOU TIRED of your 9-5 job just to make ends meet? Have you tried to start your own business at home & failed? www.royalroadtoriches.com. IF YOU ARE buying, selling or simply telling... It pays to spread the word. Call this newspaper or: 1-866-669-9222. START YOUR BUSINESS with $1000 down, Free Home Delivery franchise, pet food & accessories, 180 franchises, high margin, low investment, online sales, Master Franchise also available,www.multimanu.net, Toll-Free 1-877-462-0056.

CHILD CARE QUALIFIED,EXPERIENCED NANNY(ALSO BC certified teacher) is available for child care in your home. (250)777-0825 LOOKING FOR A babysitter for my 2 12 and 9 month old. 1-2days a week. must have car 250-226-6963 ECOKIDS SUMMER FUN ADVENTURES July/Aug ages 4-6,0-3. 1/2 or full day. Cooperative games, Nature. 250-354-1490

EDUCATION FRENCH CLASS FROM beginner to advanced students. Certified French teacher 505.5325 ONLINE, ACCREDITED, WEB-DESIGN TRAINING, available for persons facing challenges to employment, administered by the Canadian Society for Social Development. Visit: http://www.ibde.ca/ signup. Space limited - Apply today! HOW CAN YOU reach 2.6 million readers in 120 newspapers through B.C. and Yukon? Place your classified ad by calling this newspaper or: 1-866-669-9222. A P A R T M E N T /CONDOMINIUM MANAGERS (CRM) home study course. Many jobs registered with us across Canada! Thousands of grads working! Government certified. 30 years of success! www.RMTI.ca or 1- 8 0 0 - 6 6 5 - 8 3 3 9 , 604-681-5456.

EMPLOYMENT OPS EAGLE RIVER CHRYSLER is currently looking for a fulltime Licensed Mechanic. Great work environment. Starting wage $25./hour. Incentive and bonus plans. Apply by fax 1-780-778-8950. Email: service@eagleriver.ca or mail: P.O. Box 1558, Whitecourt, AB, T7S 1P4 or in person to: Service Manager, Dennis LaFreniere. CHEAP TELEPHONE RECONNECT! Paying too much? Switch, save money, and keep your number! First month only $24.95 + connection fee. Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274 ; www.phonefactory.ca.

EVENTS FREEDOM QUEST FREE Pizza Night for youth 6:30-8:30, July 8th, NDYC. Join us for a discussion about drugs, alcohol and staying safe this summer. call Julia 250-352-3783. FREE HEALING WITH Bliss Pranashakty Workshop. July 28th & 29th, 7-9 pm. 250-505-7832 www.pranashakty.org nelsonpranashakty@gmail.com

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FREE SAIT MILLWRIGHT TRAINING textbooks & related resources 354-7575 FREE FUTON MATTRESS no frame call 250-352-1806 CEDAR SHAVINGS. KEEP THE weeds down. Outhouse freshener, Excellent kitty litter. Bobcat load. 2503520538. FREE KITTENS! BEAUTIFUL little critters. One black, two greys and a speckled. Call 352-6348 or 354-8693.

HEALTH & FITNESS PORTABLE MASSAGE TABLE. lightweight, good condition, includes some linens. $300.00 350 551 2002 DR. MICHAEL SMITH (TCM) is now accepting new patients. Offering services in Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nutritional and Functional Medicine. Experienced and compassionate health care. Individually designed healing programs. Please call 250-352-0459. AB ROLLER SIT up assistant, $10, hydraulic rowing machine, $20, both excellent condition, Castlegar, 250-6083548 GET PAID TO LOSE! Sign up for a Herbal Magic weight loss program and get $10 for every pound you lose. Lose weight, guaranteed.1-800-926-4363. JOYOUS BLESSINGS HEALING Sessions Half hour energy balance $20, One hour $35 Phone Kate 352-5306 IN OM MOBILE Massage. RMT Kristi Wood. Available within Nelson area. 352.5105

HELP WANTED MOBILE MEDICAL EXAMINERS: RNís, RPNís, LPNís, Lab Techs, Mobile Medical Examiners - Progressive Insurance Paramedical Services Company committed to excellence with respect to client care currently recruiting RNs,RPNs, Registered Lab Techs in Nelson and surrounding areas.Successful candidates must have venipuncture/phlebotomy experience. Previous Mobile Medical Examiner experience with Paramedical Companies an asset. Contact : care ers@watermarkinsurance.com or mail to: ATTN: VP Operations, Watermark Insurance Services Inc.,1020 Brock Road South , Suite 2005 Pickering, Ontario,L1W 3H2. PEDIATRIC NURSING OPPORTUNITY registered nurse needed to provide in home nursing respite for infant please contact: Joanne Francis RN resource ability 1-250-612-1664 joanne. francis@shaw.ca KOOTENAY KIDS SOCIETY is seeking FAMILY PLACE MANAGER to be responsible for overall planning, implementation and evaluation of family support programs. For detailed job posting please visit www.kootenaykids. ca. Posting closes July30/2010.

LOST & FOUND STOLEN-PINK BMX, WITH pegs on the front wheel, and black pedals. If seen call Shawna at 250-321-0518. Reward no questions asked. MISSING YELLOW LIFE-JACKET and knife from in front of my house Innis&Ward. 250-352-9267 please return! LOST PRESCRIPTION DKYN glasses on Friday, June 18 on Baker Street between Stanley and Josephine Street. Please contact Shannon at (250) 3522874 FOUND A PAIR of headphones. call to describe location possibly lost and description of the unit. 250 505 7946 FOUND: 17.5FT MALIBU "Nana", owner to claim call Transport Canada 604-775-8867 LOST: FLY FISHING rod, 5mile area, possibly by mailboxes off highway. If found call 250-505-4071 FOUND: NEC VERSA Laptop on Highway 3A near 1 mile beach. Call with description 250-551-5995. COCO FEMALE DARK brown pincher/ chihuahua mix. Lost June 15th from Dog Walk. If seen 250-505-3539

MISC. FOR SALE GRAY COMMERCIAL GRADE berber carpeting with underlay 8-1/2 ft by 11 ft. $100.00. phone 250-825-9926 WHITE WEDDING GOWN - $40; Microwave - $10; 3000 BTUH Propane Heater - $10; Entertainment Center $25; 250-352-7144 GREAT 14FOOT SOLID wood shuffleboard for sale! Rarely used, summer/ winter indoor fun! Call Brenda: 250366-4424 KENMORE 1 PIECE stacker washer & dryer, $400.00. Large airline approved dog crate $60.00. 250-229-2185 ANYONE DOING LEATHER TOOLING?? I have some BELT BLANKS, if you could use them?? 250225-3464 THULE CAR CARRIER, approx 1600 m3 - $250.00 obo Phone 250-3657763 HARVARD AIR HOCKEY Table with pucks $150 250-505-5259 YAMAHA BWS SCOOTER. $2,000. Only 1500km. Windshield and hard shell storage included. 250-359-7234 WOOL FOR SALE. $2.75/lb. Call 250365-0165 HOCKEY NET 4X6 outdoor $75. Basketball Hoop portable, water base, Retractable, Huffy Titanium $50. 250352-5941 ESTRIN POTTERS WHEEL kick/electric combo with adjustable seat and table. $300. phone (250)825-4711 23FT. DEEP FREEZE $150, shelving $20, 2 childrens chairs $15, 2 occasional chairs/red $15each, 1 occasional chair/brown $10, lamp $15, 3 bookcases $20, bedside table $8 352.9472 SUB-WOOFER 150W LIKE new $200 Lynn 352.1964 LAWN MOWER, NEEDS a tune up, $75, '91 Civic 4 door, runs needs work on transmission 359.8103

MISC. WANTED 6 OR 7FT. fold down camper. Good shape, reasonably priced. 250.359.7657 RAW WOOL WANTED. Sheered your sheep/lama? Family looking for local wool for furniture project. 250-3550053 LOOKING FOR SUBMERSIBLE sump pump with float switch and two plastic laundry sinks. Call 354-0968 �� KITCHEN CABINETS WANTED, send pictures and price to aburaneh@shaw. � ca TABLE SAW, BEAVER, FOR parts,��free working fridge, landscape bricks, patio, exterior french doors. 250-355-2269 LOOKING FOR GOLF kart plus �� lawntractor with 6 speed transmission call 355-2733 LOOKING FOR CHEST or UPRIGHT FREEZER,to preserve garden abundance, no more than 3' wide, 8250126 WANTED KIDS GOLF clubs, F/S Louisville 32' fiberglass ladder $250, Lightwind kiteboard $100 (250) 3520013

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WANTED TO BUY regularly. Clean, Paper birch bark. solenecha@yahoo. com GOT FRUIT? WILL pick unwanted fruit in Nelson area. Looking for canning jars too. 250-352-6662 OUTDATED PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER, old 35mm cameras. Fred @ 352-2129, fdr@netidea.com DIRTBIKE. WANTED. ANY size any condition. 125 ideal. Running or not . Call 354-1069.

SLOCAN VALLEY BLACK Angus beef has dog bones in 50 pound boxes @$44.99 delivered to your door 250.226.7276. Wayne Savinkoff ADORABLE SHITZU/POMERANIAN PUPPIES, 11 weeks old, one male and one female great disposition $280.00 250-359-8031 PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING with TLC. Pinky's Pet Parlour, 536 Ward Street Nelson. Monthly Specials 250.551.5501. RABBIT HUTCH, INSULATED. Accessories included. $100. Small Cedar Hutch $50. Collapsible Puppy fence $50. 250-354-4263 BEAUTIFUL YOUNG ROOSTER looking for a flock of hens. Call 2503541340 for more information. WILL THE LADY who took pictures at the dog beach of e Akita a few weeks ago call 250-352-9226 TWO MONTH OLD Pilgrim gander goslings. Fed organically. Great mowers. $90 for 6. 250-366-4455 13 YR OLD Reg'd QH mare. Trailers good for ferrier. Very personable $3000 obo 250-352-5941 MALE CRESTED GECKO, proven breeder. Beautiful, friendly, perfect health. Eats gecko food, crickets. $75. 250-357-2822. SELLING 2 WONDERFUL Quarter Horse Geldings. Both are very well trained, beautiful horses. Email for additional information to: admin@canscribe. com. Located in Winfield, BC. Phone: 250-979-8645.

2007 KAWASAKI VERSEYS $5700.00 OBO. dual sport, great shape, lady driven 250-352-7432. must be riden!

CANOPY BLACK - Fits 2000 + Ford short box. 250-354-4684 F-250 96-03 PROJECTOR style headlight/signal set $300 obo. power mirrors , black, $70 . 250-226-7127/ 505-8169 P205/60R15 MOUNTED 4 hole Icetrack tire, 60% tread, good spare, 4 1/2" between lug holes, $20 250-608-3548

1966 DELTA 88 olds mobile, 425 ci rocket, rebuilt transmision, runs drives 1000 obo, 1978 Honda twin 400cc, runs and drives, burns oil 750 obo, 250-354-0490 91 BUICK PARK Ave Ultra, reliable, luxury leather interior, anti-lock brakes, 310000kms. $600. 355-2872 1999 DODGE DAKOTA R/T club-cab. Low rider, 360 cu. in auto. Full load. Runs-drives-looks mint. Black. Body kit. Must see. $10,000. 250-354-4489 FORD EDGE 2007 SUV FWD, 55,000km. Under warranty to 100,000km. Black, very condition, $19,500. 354.3118 Flo. 1993 COROLLA. VERY low miles. Excellent condition. See @ 1023 Elwyn, Nelson. Info sheets on car. NISSAN MAXIMA 1991 6cyl 273000km 4dr good shape,clean. $2000. 250 226 7191 2004 COROLLA, 119,000KMS, ac, power locks, windows, and mirrors. $10,500 obo Rachel 250 226-7773 2004 TOYOTA MATRIX,101,000 km, 5-speed manual, FWD, keyless entry, AC, alloy rims, winter tires. 2004 SUBARU IMPREZA Outback Sport. New Battery, New Summer and Winter Tires $12,500 (250) 229-5340

'89 BLAZER, EXCELLENT condition, sound system, clean, 250,000km, 4wd, $1500, 250 354 4417, good deal! 1989 DODGE SHADOW 184000 km runs great $600 new winter tires 352-7470 2006 HONDA JAZZ scooter for sale for $1400. Call 250 352 5455 1995 DODGE AVENGER es, excellent condition, fully loaded, 114,000kms $3500 firm 250-5514036 nelson 2003 BLACK SUBURU Forrester excellent condition, fully loaded, sun roof, $9,500. Call 352-9365 1984 CHEV 4X4 3/4 ton, strong rebuilt, some body damage, other improvements $1000 Jesse, 250608-1315 2003 SUBARU FORRESTER excellent condition fully loaded, regularly serviced 179000km, winter tires $9500 Call 250-352-9365 92 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, 6 cyl., 5spd, 4x4, sport utility package, well-maintained $2200 obo. 250-505-7681 1990 JEEP CHEROKEE, black, some rust, 875$ 352-6741. 1989 DODGE RAM Charger Rebuilt tranny, Bf goodrich All terains, $900 obo 250 352 7620

MUSIC & DANCE YOUNG CHANG PIANO, excellent condition, 1992 model, $2800 OBO. 229.5645 CAPOEIRA CLASSES, TUESDAY and Thursdays @ 7 p.m. At the Moving Center on Baker, starting July 6th. KEYTAR: YAMAHA SHS-10, red, only missing battery cover, comes w/strap and case. $200 obo 250-825-0199

OTHER SLOCAN VALLEY BLACK Angus Beef: 100% natural, grass raised, grain finished, government inspected sides, front and hind quarters, ground beef, stew meat, organs and soup and bones. $100 freezer packs (one third roast, one third steak, and one third hamburger). Home of the Happy Cows! Farmer to consumer, delivered to your door. 250.226.7276 or 250.226.7054 LADY'S BIKE, SMALL bike, good condition HONDA 250 CUSTOM, new tires, new battery, $1500 250-5091132

PERSONALS LOOKING FOR SOMEBODY with guts who would like to explore remote parts of the Andes (Argentina Chile) with me. I speak Spanish and know the area well. 352.5084 Helmut. URGENTLY REQUIRED PERSONNEL loan has collateral call/leave message 250-352-3619 CLASSIFIEDS WORK. TRYING to find someone or something? Leave them a note in the classifieds! DATING SERVICE. LONG-TERM/ SHORT-TERM Relationships, FREE CALLS. 1-877-297-9883. EXCHANGE VOICE MESSAGES, voice mailboxes. 1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-3119640, Meet on chatlines. Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

RVS/SLEDS/BIKES 1981 750 VERIGO $1200 OBO 3572466 needs starter runs excellent must sell to please wife 357-2466 2001 19FT TRAVEL trailer, sleeps 4 (no bunks). Immaculate condition. $9000. 250 359 7290 www.totalclient. ca/forsale 1980 24FT WILDERNESS trailer sleeps 6, new tires, very clean $4000.00 O.B.O 250-352-9781 or 250-551-4793 1999 STARCRAFT VENTURE tent trailer good shape new propane tank $3200.00, ray 352-9997 2008 HONDA CBR125 MUST SELL!!! Taking offers. Only 800km 250-3520335 2005 HONDA JAZZ 49cc Scooter Low Kilometers, kept in doors, helmet, great gas economy. 250-352-0191 YOUTH MOTOCROSS BOOTS (fox size8/9) and chest protector for sale $100 please phone 3572729

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

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

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SERVICES ORCA TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 5050612. MAN WITH TRUCK: Site clean-up, new construction, yard work, moving. Call Mike 250-352-2889, leave message KOOTENAY STORAGE & Relocation. 20 years of exceeding expectations. Local and long distance moving. 250352-5399 or 1-877-599-2795 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. References. Free Estimates. 354.7201 NELSON DECK HANDS & Handyman Services: Deck repairs, prep for vinyl installation, rot detection, tiling. We can fix just about anything! Excellent local references Fred and Kris, 250.354.7175. nelsondeckhands@yahoo.com SENIORS - WILL provide transportation, Shopping, housekeeping, Med reminders, Meal prep, and Personal care. references. 250-354-8151

SPORTS EQUIP 8FT TRAMPOLINE AND enclosure in good condition for sale 250-352-0920 06' GIANT FAITH bike with new back wheel, some scratches, decent condition, call Liam - 352-1794

TIRES/PARTS/OTHER 1993 GRAND CHEROKEE for parts, auto, good mechanical condition, 6cyl/4L, not Dot'd, winters, $500, 250357-9457 4 - 185/65 R14 Nokian tires, 75% tread, on Subaru steel rims. $300. 250-3527071 1986+ ONE PEICE rear-main seal sbc long block. (250) 359-7668 Ryan TIRES OFF '98 Mazda/Ford on rims $375. Now $300 225-70R 14 250.352.3269

VEHICLES 1967 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD Brougham Presently not running. Excellent parts car. Needs TLC 1500.oo 250-354-3460 1985 FIERO GT 4CYL Collector Car Needs TLC $2000.00 OBO 250-3543611 2002 ACURA EL well-equipped, low kms, 4dr 5sp economical reduced again $7000 Tim 352-0532 1997 HONDA ACCORD 217,000 km good condition. Sunroof, Ps/Pb/Pw, auto, 2 sets tires. $3,200 obo. 250354-3450 2005 PONTIAC VIBE. Immaculate condition. $12,000 obo 250-355-2785 1992 MAZDA $700, buyer must tow, great tires, milage, glass, little rust, good transmission 352.6714

2nd Annual Edible Garden Tour Saturday July 24, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Nelson’s 2nd Annual Edible Garden Tour is an opportunity to check out what’s growing in the queen city. This is an opportunity to learn about gardening techniques and chat with other Nelsonites about their successes and challenges growing food. Whether you are a veteran or a rookie, traditional or experimental, you are bound to learn something new. Register your garden by Monday, July 16, by signing up at Ellison’s or by contacting Valerie at valsanderson@hotmail.com. - submitted

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FINLEY’S IRISH BAR & GRILL

JIGSAWS COFFEE CO.

MCQ’S NORTH COUNTRY GRILL

ROYAL GRILL & LOUNGE

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

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

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

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

FROG PEAK CAFÉ

KC RESTAURANT

MIKE’S PLACE PUB

SAGE TAPAS & WINE BAR

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

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

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

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

FULL CIRCLE CAFÉ

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

NEW CHINA RESTAURANT

SIDEWINDERS

5709 Highway 6, Winlaw......250-226-7355

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

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

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

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

CHILLERS PUB

FUNKY MONKEY BURGER BAR

KING’S FAMILY RESTAURANT

OLD WORLD BAKERY & DELI

SINNIBAR’S GLOBAL GOURMET

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

450 Ferrylanding Road, Balfour.250-229-4642

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

KOOTENAY BAKERY CAFÉ

OSO NEGRO

SLEEP IS FOR SISSIES

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

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

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

KURAMA SUSHI

OSPREY MOUNTAIN GRILL

SUBWAY

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

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

OUTER CLOVE

THE DOCK

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

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

PANAGO PIZZA

THE VIENNA CAFE

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

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

PONY EXPRESSO

THOR’S PIZZA

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

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

PRESERVED SEED

TWISTED TOMATO

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

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

QUIZNO’S

UPTOWN TAVERN

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

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

REDFISH GRILL

WAIT’S NEWS

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

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

CEDAR CREEK CAFE

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

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

FUSION 301 COCOA-NUT � LOUNGE �� 116 Vernon Street............250-352-3731

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

GENERAL STORE (HUME)

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

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

DAM INN

GROUNDED COFFEE HOUSE

616 Vernon Street.............250-352-1712 ��

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

DARWIN’S DELI & GROCERY

HAROLD ST. CAFÉ

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

717 Harold Street, Slocan.....250-355-2663

DOCK ‘N’ DUCK

HIP DRIP COFFEE HOUSE

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

701 Lakeside Drive............250-352-7215

DOMINION CAFE

HOTEL YMIR

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

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

EDO JAPAN

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

524

Vernon

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

EVERBEAN CAFE

JAGANNATHA EXPRESS

1290 Hwy 6, Crescent Valley.250-359-7323

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

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

LANG’S MARINA & SNACKBAR Highway 3A, Balfour............250-229-4771

LIBRARY LOUNGE (HUME) 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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RIK’S

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

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

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July 7, 2010

homes&gardens

FURNITURE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TWIN BED FOR sale, six large storage drawers underneath, brown wood with boxspring $150 250.2294415 PINE FOLDING DESK. PC tray and riser. As new condition. $80, call 229 4028 REEL LAWNMOWER $40. antique dresser $95. dining table $55. old wooden chairs $15. each, 359-7756 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER $100; 2pce china cabinet $150; 2-pce buffet $75. 250-352-1332 3 PIECE SET, couch, love seat, and chair. Excellent condition $125. Computer desks. 354.0112(W) 359.7127(H) SOFA, NEW CONDITION $75, boxes of stamp albums and catalogues, $15, 352.0064 LARGE GLIDER ROCKER, one leg needs sanding, cosmetic only $40. 250352-2340 or mar3516@telus.net.

asking 315,000. Call 250.352.6110 PRICE REDUCED: HOUSE in Fairview, 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, beautiful yard. propertyguys.com #196365 open house-July 10 (10-2pm) UNIQUELY BUILT 3 level 2750sq. ft N.Shore home located @ 5 mile on 1/2 acre property. Designed with breathtaking lake views, just steps away to accessing lovely sandy beach. Built in 2004 with a partially finished walk-out basement suitably prepped for suite development. Asking $449,900, inviting offers! Call Jan 250 825-9588 or See propertyguys.com ID#196411 for pictures and details SMALL 2 BDRM, fenced, wired shop, corner lot Assessed @$104,900. Asking $115,000 Make an offer 250357-0085 TAGHUM 4 BDR house for sale on 1.23 acre. River view. More info bchomesforsale.com $19,975.00!! 30% OFF 792SF HOME/COTTAGE LOCK-UP!! Inventory Liquidation. Top Quality Pre-engineered/Panelized Building Systems Include Premium Windows, Doors, Siding, Roofing, and More! www.greenrpanel.com. Pa c k a g e s / Pr i c e s : 1 - 8 0 0 - 8 7 1 - 7 0 8 9 . FACTORY DIRECT!!!

5054925 ROOM FOR RENT in Procter. Waterfront. Lots of space. Garden. Art studio. 250-229-5692.$500 (includes utilities) COMFORTABLE, WELL CARED for, 2 bedroom +Studio/Office, 2 bath Home in Castlegar large private yard $1200/month 354-3793 LOOKING FOR QUIET working tenant(s) new,1bdrm beachfront garden suite $800 plus Procter NP/NS bella-66@live.ca 2 BEDROOM FURNISHED basement suite in uphill. $1000 including utilities and cable. Available Sept. 1st 3521853 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT on Trevor St. Secure entry, coin-op laundry. No smoking, no pets. $700/Month Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-505-2067 ROOM IN HOUSE for rent. Uphill, close to bus, nice yard, spiritual person, 250-551-4431. May 1st-$550 inclusive.

GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE, JULY 10th & 11th, 8am ñ 3pm, 724 8th Street (at Kokanee Street). Washer, dryer, sofa, book cases, shelves, garden supplies, kitchen table and items, craft and misc books, jewelry making supplies, fabric, tools, children's toys, much more. NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE.

HOME & GARDEN

FOR SALE: 16 Acres + Home on Slocan River Road 6 mins from Winlaw. Incredible views of the Slocan Valley and River - offers complete privacy in a beautiful natural setting. 2 Bedrooms (1 in loft), 1 bathroom $385,000. Call 250352-9335 for more information. FARM/GARDEN GATES, VARIOUS sizes/prices, heavyduty rail design w/hinges! call 250-355-2965/2729 to view HORSE MANURE, DRY, mature, Six Mile. $20 per full-size pickup. You load. 825-4643, ihp@shaw.ca. FRENCH DOORS WITH casing. metal; double pane glass. 70 1/2 X 79 1/2. $550. 355-2793 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. References. Free Estimates. 354.7201 STEEL DOOR/SCREENED WINDOW 32íí $175; treated Deck 10sf $150; newer gas mower $120; Chris: 250�� 354-4240 2 VINYL-FRAME CASEMENT windows in good condition. 29.5x69.5/36.5x59.5. $80, Privacy glass included. 250-3523226

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REAL ESTATE ROSEMONT:HOME WITH CHARACTER, 3brm, wood floors, gardens, great views & neighbourhood, 330.000, bchomesforsale.com or (250) 352-9235 BRIGHT 3BR IN sunny central location

REAL ESTATE WANTED SEEKING MODEST 2BDR in Nelson. Preferably lower uphill area and ideally including suitable area. 352-5250

RENTALS SMALL ONE BEDROOM cottage No smoking,No pets $700.00 month utilities included call after 6pm 250352-5539 SPACIOUS 1 BEDROOM suite in Carbonate house, w/d, dishwasher, separate entrance, August 1st $745. + utilities 352-6132 FOR RENT IN Slocan 2-3 bedroom house $850 month n/s n/p call 250-3552734 for info. TWO BRDM SUITE with large living room, uphill Nelson, avail immediately. Bus route, N/P, $900/mth. 352.0077 HUGE FURNISHED ROOM uphill. Great for a quiet student. $600 all inclusive, wireless internet included. 250-354-8360. 2 BEDROOM DUPLEX near Blewett school. N/S, N/P, ST/FR, $750 + utilities. References. 250-352-5217 until 8pm. 3 BEDROOM SUITE close to downtown Nelson. Quite spacious location. Top floor. N/P. $1200/mnth. 250-3520077 SPACIOUS 2BRDM SUITE in sunny Beasley, cedar ceilings, sundeck, fireplace, WD, NS, ND $785/month 359.6669 2 BDRM BASEMENT suite, Aug.1st, $950 inclusive, W/D, N/S, N/P, fenced yard, parking, 250-352-2297, 250-5513663 3 BEDROOMS APARTMENT on Baker Street with 700 sq/ft.sunny deck $1200/month no pets no smoking 250-

RENTALS WANTED FEMALE COLLEGE STUDENT seeking roommate or accommodation. Steady income, clean, N/P, and reliable. 250-551-0153 AUG OR SEPT 1st. 4 bedroom house with wood heat and winter sun. We will maintain your home to the cleanest standards. Professional, secure tenancy with excellent local references. Please phone 352-6846. ELDERLY WOMAN ON pension with good dog requires home with garden space. Contact 250.359.7008 FOR SEPT 1, 2brm in town, have indoor cat, want house, mobile, basement, or apt 250-505-0795 3 BEDROOM HOME wanted in Nelson area, high school teacher with 2 children, Mark 354-7333. WANTED 3+ BEDROOM home min 1 1/2 bath within 15 minutes of Nelson. ph 250-354-4198 OLDER WOMAN ON pension with Dog seeks place for gardening and chickens. Contact 250.359.7008

EcoCentric: The violent side of nature

Red squirrels frequent my bird feeder. I enjoy wildlife and in keeping with a sentiment that “everyone is welcome on the acreage until they make trouble,” I welcome them. They are a cute addition to the patio and I refer to them collectively as ‘Nuisance’. But today I witnessed an act of terror which shocked me. When a pine siskin flew in to share the feeder this morning, the squirrel attacked it. To my astonishment, not only did he attack, but grabbed the wee bird and carried it struggling up onto a cement shelf where he turned it over and bit into its stomach and devoured it, not yet dead, feathers flying. Having never thought of squirrels as carnivorous, I was shocked. Who knew? So the gloves are off. Having provided the unnatural feeding station where this violence took place I feel somewhat responsible and question whether these two creatures would ever come into such close contact in the wild, and why, with a reliable, abundant food supply, an attack was necessary. The squirrel has appropriately been renamed Hannibal and is

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eco centric Cathrine Leighland

no longer welcome. While I will not interfere with his presence on the acre, I have already frustrated his violent territorial claim to the feeder. Nature is a violent place full of competition for territory and resources. Sitting at the top of the food chain, humans enjoy a relatively safe position in the web, able to use the planet at will and feed on everything. Given this abundance, I question why we’ve done so poorly at managing the bounty we’ve inherited. There are clear drawbacks to being top of the heap. With no predators in place, a self-regulating capacity is necessary to manage numbers. As a species we have failed at this and overrun the planet, creating our own shortage of resources. In doing so, we have become our own predator, warring against each other in constant conflict. Perhaps our species is Cathrine Leighland is one of the Directors at the West Kootenay EcoSociety. For more information contact the EcoSociety at eco@kics.bc.ca or 354-1909.

Good crops lead to healthy bear cubs

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STEEL BUILDINGS

Last year there was an amazing huckleberry crop and few bears in town. #1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, Well, welcome to 2010! The bears went shop, warehouse. 6w colors availinto the den in good shape and sows able! 40�� year warranty! Free shipemerged with healthy�� cubs - thanks to a ping, the first 20 callers! 1-800-457great berry crop. Those same bears are 2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. now searching for spring food. Residents FUTURE STEEL BUILDINGS across the Kootenays, including those in CLEARANCE - Pre-engineered and custom-sized to your requirements. Nelson and area are reporting bears in Factorydirect pricing. Some models town. discounted to half-price to clear. Until the snow melts up top, these bears CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE will be looking for food in the valleys. Our AND QUOTE 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. garbage, compost, bird feeders and restaurant grease barrels are a ready source STEEL BUILDING SALE... “Going on NOW!” Canadian of food. Manufacturer Direct. Great pricing There have been bears into garbage and on ABSOLUTELY every model, chickens in: Blewett on Knox Road and width and length with up to 50% near the Riding Centre; Annabel Road on OFF on skylights, vents and service doors. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers the North Shore; near the Proctor Ferry,

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not ready to be top of the heap. Perhaps this is what humans are here to learn. Had we maintained our natural place in the web, nature itself through bounty and scarcity, would have regulated us. But our use of technology has warped both the web and our position within it and created extraordinary circumstances outside of the balance of nature. Violence appears to be an inherent and necessary part of the natural plan but I believe humans have a choice when to employ it. If we could take the collective energy spent on violence against our own species and direct it towards the restoration of our natural environment I believe we could turn our headlong rush towards extinction around. Our collective predation of the natural environment we require to survive, is our greatest threat. I view the oil spill disaster in the Gulf and realize we humans are our own worst enemy. May we find the wisdom to come together and face the great predator we are before it is too late for the natural balance of the planet to recover.

in Balfour and in Trevor and West Gore in Nelson itself. Secure garbage dumpster lids; keep garbage stored in bear resistant structures; learn to compost properly; consider using electric fencing to protect chicken coops; and bring bird feeders in until November. Bear Aware can help in certain situations with electric fencing to protect chickens and fruit thanks to support from the Columbia Basin Trust. You are in bear country. Be bear aware. You can find more information at www. bearaware.bc.ca or email Joanne Siderius at bearaware@netidea.com. Report all bear safety or property damage issues to the Conservation Officer Service by calling 1-877-952-7277. - submitted

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AFFORDABLE SLOCAN HOME

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