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Friday September 16, 2011 Vol. 1, No. 28
Nelson Landing: one step closer
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Anthony Hill and Herb Couch are active Red Sands Beach enthusiasts. Last Wednesday there was and open house at the City of Nelson council chambers to present to the public the state of the proposed Nelson Landing Development as the proposal moves towards rezoning. Hill and Couch have been concerned about the potential loss of Red Sands Beach, yet they were pleased by what they saw at the open house. Read more about this story along with Hill and Couch’s comments on page 2.
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The City of Nelson is one step closer to having an improved waterfront. An open house was held at City Hall last Wednesday. The purpose of the meeting was to make public some of the design considerations of the Nelson Landing Development. A large portion of the presentation was focused on new amenities being offered to the city. Most major of these is an upgraded publically accessible Red Sands Beach Park. The developers are also committed to constructing a continuous waterfront walkway. Also of interest, for every residential unit built, 1,100 dollars will be given to theCity of Nelson to build affordable housing. The developers will also contribute 500 dollars to the City on Nelson for he provision of public art. There will be approximately 182 units built. Further information is available on the City of Nelson website www.nelson.ca
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Editor’s note: Anthony Hill and Herb Couch have been leading a battle to save Red Sands Beach. While some of their concern has been to promote a bathing suit optional beach, they also want to save Red Sands for general public use. One year ago, I was dismayed to read plans for developing Red Sands. But, what a difference a year can make! I attended the Public Open House on September 14 and I was overjoyed to see the latest proposals for Red Sands. The area will be given to the City, it will remain zoned as P2 - park and open space, and the parking will be moved nearby, but off-site. There is recognition that it’s very important to save Red Sands, because our waterfront park land is a vital part of Nelson. I know a deal is not a deal, until it’s a done deal, but the latest proposals for the Red Sands area are like a dream come true! Herb Couch
I attended The Nelson Landing Development Open House and was pleasantly surprised that the plan was to preserve Red Sands beach and the neighbouring forest as a park to be handed over the the City of Nelson. As for the rest of the development, two rows of triplexes looks boring and to my mind not the best use of our Waterfront, and the style of the other buildings a bit “twee”. However, that is purely a matter of taste. My overall impression is pleasantly tolerable, but we should bear in mind we are still giving up three acres of land zoned for park use and allowing double the previously zoned density on the rest, for the benefit of a developers profit margin. Anthony Hill.
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CBT commits 3 million to the Social Grants Program Communities throughout the Basin will benefit from a new granting program from Columbia Basin Trust (CBT). Called the Social Grants Program, the three-year pilot program will have a budget of $1 million per year for projects that address social needs in the Basin. “Supporting social well-being has always been an important part of our mandate at CBT,” said Neil Muth, CBT President and CEO. “We recognize that Basin residents have been working hard to address a range of social issues, from connecting with isolated senior citizens to ensuring young families have access to early childhood development programs. CBT will support the efforts of Basin residents by funding
projects through the new Social Grants Program.” Grant decisions will be made by individuals with technical expertise in social needs and issues, and those more broadly familiar with community development issues in the Basin. Members are being recruited until Friday, October 7, 2011; visit www.cbt.org/sgp for details. Grant application deadlines for the Social Grants Program will take place twice a year; the first intake will be in winter 2012. CBT delivers economic, social and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin. To learn more about CBT programs and initiatives, visit www.cbt.org or call 1.800.505.8998.
Police report from the Salmo RCMP On 2011/09/12 Salmo RCMP responded to several complaints of theft from vehicles as well as from lawns. Items stolen included several solar lights, GPS, small pocket knife, flashlight, jerry can of gas, garden gnome. Some items have been recovered and returned to their owners. Most of the solar lights were recovered in the Salmo High School field in the morning and had been
placed quite neatly in the ground. At approximately 04:30 hrs 3 suspects in their late teens ran away from a residence near Cedar Avenue in Salmo and one was wearing a black and white hoodie. Residents are reminded to lock their vehicles. If you have any information regarding these suspects please contact Salmo RCMP at 250-357-2212 or Crimestoppers.
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Chickens, veggies and composting is part of back to school for many students Pens, paper and binders are what most people think of as school supplies but what about trowels and gardening gloves? With assistance from Interior Health’s Community Food Action Initiative many schools are teaching students about producing healthy food and the science behind it by providing opportunities for them to get their hands dirty and develop valuable life long skills. Kootenay Lake School District hosted a workshop on Edible School Grounds that brought together over 50 people to explore the successes and challenges of school gardens. A School Garden Network was formed to share information on setting up school gardens, to provide guidelines for operations and maintenance and to share inforPHOTO SUBMITTED
mation on funding sources. Word about their good work is spreading as interest in the network now extends beyond their school district to other Interior schools. The Community Food Action Initiative is a community grant program that encourages communities to use novel approaches to overcome their unique barriers to accessing healthy, safe and nutritious foods. Building the knowledge and skills of students and community members helps encourage healthier food choices, creates healthier communities and reduces chronic disease. For more information on Interior Health’s Healthy Eating Initiatives visit http://www.interiorhealth.ca/choose-health. aspx?id=12998
Chicken Poop for the Soul Book Reading
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Monday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m at the Salmo Public Library at. and Tuesday, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m at the Nelson Public Library
Friday, Sept. 23 to Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Best Western hotel
Finding the heart and soul of the food movement can sometimes mean getting your hands dirty— in a good way. Kristeva Dowling’s Chicken Poop for the Soul (Caitlin Press, 2011) is a witty, humorous and often bizarre journey of trial and error as the author sheds urban life for rural independence. Chicken Poop for the Soul is about a common dream: to leave the city and return to a simpler life.
Between rendering maple syrup, mothering baby chicks, canning hundreds of pounds of preserves, tracking wild game and growing her own wheat, Dowling finds time to reflect on her new-found tangible skills, her intangible problems and the politics and legislative barriers that face BC’s small farming community. For more information contact Anne DeGrace at 250-352-8259
Summer is coming and what better way to spend your time, but put up your feet and read a good book. Reading can inspire us, inform us, relax us or indulge our fantasies. Exchange ideas with stimulating discussion in this friendly and informal venue. KBW selections for 2011 are: “The Slap” by Christos Tsiolkas, “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett, “Mao’s Last Dancer” by Li Cunxin, “My Year of Meats” & “All Over Creation” both
by Ruth Ozeki, the guest author. Ruth joins us on Sunday to participate in the book discussions and give a talk, which will be open to the public. Read the books and come join us for discussion and fun at the 8th Annual Kootenay Book Weekend. For more information call Victoria @ 250-3526197, or visit the website at www.kootenaybookweekend.ca
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West Kootenay Women’s Association will hold AGM Tuesday, September 27, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Senior Centre located at719 Vernon Street. Come and share the highlights of the Women’s Centre’s past year and help to celebrate its 39th year as the longest running rural Women’s Centre in Canada. Lisel Forst will offer
a special comedic teaser. Light refreshments will be served. People of all genders are invited. If you have any questions, please contact the Women’s Centre 250-3529916.
Vivi Harder showcases Too Still To Move
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Opening reception Friday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m. at the Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar.
Hypnotherapist to Teach in Nelson Sunday Oct. 1 and 2. John A. Tamiazzo, PhD, is a renowned expert in the fields of human potential, neuroscience, health, wellness, and Transpersonal Psychology. Transpersonal Psychology is integration of both eastern and western Psychology and explores human consciousness as it relates to empowerment, peak achievement, creativity, innovation, and the spir-
itual dimension. Dr. John Tamiazzo offers two self-help workshops to address personal issues and offer tools to build selfhealing skills and self-confidence. The workshops are entitled Imagery and SelfHypnosis for Health. For more information and registration contact Irene Mock via www.kootenayhypnotherapy.com.
Exhibit runs Sept 16 to Nov.5 When asked about her art, Vivi says, “Through painting, I am investigating the ethereality of the subconsciousand try to concretize a visual experience of this, that in turn, provokes acontemplation of an alternative view of the human spirit. What begins as a playful dialogue between balance and contrasts evolves into moments of awareness. The elements fall into place, yet also retain a sense of imperfection or disquiet; to allow continuous reflection and questioning.
I am attracted to the efficacy of a minimalist aesthetic to express immense beauty, tenderness and intellectual complexity. To achieve this, I explore subtle elaborations on color, manipulate textures, construct juxtapositions and expose the history of layers. By placing a bench in the gallery space of my exhibitions, I hope to enable the viewer to experience an intuitive sequence of meaningful reflections, no matter how fleeting.”
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CommunityNews Fall Fair and Climate Day of Action Saturday, Sept. 24 at Cottonwood Falls Park. Take action on Climate Change by attending the 4th Annual Fall Fair. The Fair will feature a juried competition, kids games, music and workshops throughout the day. Book helps create home Local food is low-carbon Nest Building ~ A Guide food! At 3 p.m., a bike parade To Finding Your Inner Interior Designer, written by through Nelson will go Kate Bridger and illustrated from Cottonwood Falls by Chris Rohrmoser is now Park to Lakeside Park and available. Kate Bridger is a Nelson fabric artist, design consultant and columnist. Her new book offers readers a refreshing look at design and the evolution of ‘home’ from their personal perspectives. Nest Building is a light but provocative read, sprinkled with simple exercises, amusing anecdotes and pragmatic insights. It offers inspiration to ‘nest builders’ of all ages and stages seeking to find their personal styles and voices by creating living and working spaces that nurture, reflect and inspire them. However, this is not a tome that takes itself too seriously. The illustrations supporting the text are entertaining and the tongue-incheek glossary of ‘designerbabble’ at the back of the book should bring a smile to your face. Nest Building ~ A Guide To Finding Your Inner Interior Designer is available at bookshops and fine interior décor stores or contact Redfern House Publishing (www.redfernhouse.ca) directly.
back. The bike ride is part of the 350.org Moving Planet Day, a day to put our demands for climate action into motion and calling for the world to go beyond fossil fuels. For more information, award categories, a workshop schedule, and contest guidelines, visit www.ecosociety.ca.
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Downtown Market Ends September 28 September 28 is the last day for the Nelson Downtown Local Market on Baker Street for 2011. The market is bursting with fresh vegetables and fruit right now, not to mention all the wonderful crafts and prepared food that the market is famous for. Bring your shopping list and your grocery bags and do your weekly shopping at the Market this week.
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Arts&Entertainment Nelson Overture Concerts Society offers School Outreach Program The Society is committed to providing local youth with the opportunities these concerts can foster. Says Society President, Kathryn Shold: “These concerts promote not only musical education and appreciation but may also inspire musical pursuits in our youth.” Students also have access to professional mentoring as some of the series performers offer master classes. The Season this year, which includes violinist Jasper Wood, pianist Ang Li, soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian and the Symphony of the Kootenays, will offer our young people exposure to world class musical performances normally only available in larger urban centers. To participate, local schools and music studios which make a nominal donation of $150 to the Program are able to provide their students with free admission to all concerts. The students need only identify their school affiliation to the Capitol Theatre box office to obtain their free tickets. Presentation packages detailing the program are going out this week to area schools. For further information please contact Denyse Kyte, School Outreach Liaison, at NOCSoutreach@gmail.com
Autumn Equinox Labyrinth Walk Sunday, Septe. 25, 1 p.m. Lakeside Park, Come celebrate the change of the season with a walk of gratitude. Curious about labyrinths? The Nelson Library has several books on this subject. Or check out the website and photo gallery www.labyrinth.kics. bc.ca
Photo by Fraser Milne. Right to left: Virginia Moss, Ivan Sayers, Maxie
Vintage Fashion show with fashion historian Ivan Sayers The event runs form 7-9 on Wednesday September 28th. Drawing from the collection of fashion historian Ivan Sayers and the Permanent Collection of Touchstones Nelson, the Vintage Fashion Show will feature some incredible dresses from 1900 to the middle of the 20th century. Sayers will demonstrate changes in women’s dress, tracing their gradual emancipation from restrictive clothing, and how this ran parallel to their social and political liberation. Sayers is well known for the fashion shows, lectures and exhibitions he has presented across North America. A specialist in women’s, men’s and children’s fashions from 1650 to the present, he was the Vancouver Museum’s
Curator of History from 1976-1990 and is now the curator of the Original Costume Museum Society. Sayers has the most extensive private collection of historic clothing in Canada, and jokes that his collection is so large he has to sleep in the dining room of his three bedroom home. This will be a night to remember! Sayers vast expertise and biting humour makes for a fascinating and entertaining romp through history. Don’t miss out – call Touchstones to buy tickets: 250-352-9813. Tickets are $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. The event runs form 7-9 on Wednesday Sept. 28.
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The 7th annual Sinixt Barter Fair
Friday, Sept. 16-18 Sinixt Land, Vallican Slocan Valley. The Barter Fair will host vendors along with three days of live music and children’s activities. Help the Sinixt protect thier land while ejoying the ever growing annual festival. For more information call Chad 250-226-6712.
Celebrate Autumnal Equinox Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Argenta Community Centre noon to night rain or shine At press time this affair has not yet evolved into a ‘bona fide’ Fall Faire, thus it seems fair to call it a ‘Fall Un-Faire’. The Fare at this trash-free event is...Bulk honey, library book sale, vendors market, music, etc. Life is what we make it-bring fun to share. Please no dogs, drugs or alcohol. Vendors call Rowena, 250-366-4422.
Trailer Park Boys come to the Royal Friday, September 23, 8 p.m. at the Royal Trailer Park Boys duo, howling with their brand of Randy and Mr. Lahey are comedy, and hilarious live bringing their stand-up to performance. DJ Rhapsody the Royal. will be playing all your “We’re all excited for favourite Trailer Park hits, this one...it’s going to be and then of course: Randy an awesome night of com- & Mr Lahey will bring their edy, featuring two Canadian drunken Trailer Park Boys Trailer Park Boys icons antics to knock you off your & much more! For this feet.” one, we’re having a full Tickets $15 in advance / on Trailer Park night, so $20 day of show and availdress accordingly! With an able at Royal Espresso, opening set by Skidney & Eddy Music and www.liveSleazel, they will get you attheroyal.com -
Double Header Preformances at the Cedar Creek Cafe Friday Sept. 16th, 2011, 7pm-9pm suggested cover $5-$10 In a music world littered with singer-songwriters, Adrian Glynn stands apart. The Vancouver-based troubadour takes any opportunity to defy convention: he has turned murder ballads into spell-binding, microphone-free serenades, and abandoned the standard rock band setup in favour of suitcase kick drums and clawhammer piano strings. www.adrianglynn.com Tamara Nile is a force in Canadian folk and roots music having earned a “Best
New/Emerging Artist” award for her 2006 album, from the Canadian Folk Music Awards, and delivering on that promise more recently with another award as “Best Contemporary Vocalist”. “Come from Galiano Island with a banjo on her knee, Vancouver’s T. Nile could well be the biggest roots noise out of these very rootsy parts since Neko Case and the Be Good Tanyas.” -John P.McLaughlin www.tamaranile.com
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What grade would you give our current mayor and city council? Cities of Nelson, Slocan, and the Regional District of Central Kootenay mayors and directors are going to be standing for re-election or stepping down on November 19, 2011.
All politicians make promises they hope they can accomplish during their term. They hope those promises will help them get elected. No one is 100% successful in their intent.
Give them an “A” if you feel they were absolutely perfect and an “F” if you feel they should have been impeached a long time ago. If you think you might want to try running, nomina-
tions packages for candidates are currently available at the Regional District office on Lakeside Drive in Nelson and at Nelson City Hall. The nomination period is from October 4 to October 14.
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THE ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS SURVEY Should a man pay on the first date?
Depends 77.8%
Yes 16.7% No 5.6%
I think who ever asked for the date should pay IF he has set up the date and wishes to impress than he should pay. As a woman, I like it when the man pays on the first date I think whoever asked the other out in the first place should be the one who pays regardless of gender. IT depends on how much one makes, like if the woman is unemployed, then by all means he should pay... if he is unemployed, then she should pay. If they’re both equally rich (or poor) then 50/50 should be fair. DEPENDS on who asked who out on a date. I think if the girl asks the guy out on a date, the girl should pay, if the guy does the asking out, it’s his bill. DEPENDS who asked for the date. If the lady asked the man, she should pay and if the man asked
the lady she should pay. BEFORE going on a costly date, find out what the woman thinks about who pays. WHOEVER did the inviting. DEPENDS on who invited who and that it be explicit. Anyone offering to pay for another is always a negotiation of generosity and expectations. WHOEVER asks for the date, pays for the date. WHO asked who? BECAUSE it’s classic behavior with eons of acceptability in the social sphere. It’s manly. It shows that you have the wherewith-all to engage in a relationship with a woman. IF he’s the one who made the invitation he might want to pay. He should also be willing to let her pay on other occasions IT really depends on the relationship in question.
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Should a man pay on the first date? RECENT statistics prove that women are still not getting paid the same as men nor do they have the same opportunities as men. This is a fact and until that tradition changes, men should pay on the first date. IT demeans the women and assumes the man to be superior which will inevitably lead to resentment down the road. DEPENDS on who invited who and where you go. I don’t pay (I’m a man) on first dates. My rule. Some women love daqting for the free meal. I suggest
coffee for a first date or a IF you want to ask but walk. I have had, on rare can’t pay or just don’t want occasions, the woman pay for my coffee. This is usu- to, make eats at home or ally a good indicator of together some where, then her character. My general do something that doesn’t rule in the invitee pays. So cost- go to the park or coffee is a safe bet in case hiking. Look in your local the chemistry is not there paper for free events WHO pays in a same and you’re out at a nice sex couple? That would restaurant. I think that when it’s be a good starting point in time to pay the bill, the finding an equitable soluman might say “I’ll take it tion. this time, next time you BUT then again, I’ve may have the Difficulty privilege”. never had- aEasy girl ask me out! Level Then, if she accepts a date Another one of those irkwhen he calls he’ll know ing situations of seeming that 1. She likes him and inequality!! Why don’t girls 2. She’ll pay for it. ask guys out more often?
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Janet Rosemarie Beinder On September 7, 2011 Janet Rosemarie Beinder (Neale) passed away in the Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 68 years. She was born in Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson, BC on May 11, 1943. Janet loved her role as a mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed her garden, baking, crocheting, and bingo. In her spare time, Janet devoted many hours to helping out at the Nelson United Church. Her many friends both young and old loved Janet for her generosity, kindness and fun loving nature. Janet was predeceased by her husband Dennis in 2003 and her father Fred Neale in 1973. She will be sadly missed by her mother Elsie
Neale, son David (Lisa) Beinder, daughter Cheryl (Rob) Murphy, 4 grandchildren Luke, Sam, Jayden, and Ivy, along with many relatives and friends. A Funeral Service was held on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Nelson United Church with Rev. David Boyd officiating. Interment followed in the Nelson Memorial Park Cemetery. Sudoku Classic As an expression of sympathy family and friends may make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society Box 292 Nelson, BC. V1L 5P9 Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. on line condolences may be expressed at
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Dora Mae (Dee) Braffet February 5, 1932 to September 16, 1993 I’ll always miss you, Mom. Love, Robin
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Gertrud Helene Meyer (nee Rosenow) On September 2, 2011, Gertrud “Trudy” Meyer passed peacefully away after a short illness, aged 90 years. Trudy touched the lives of many people with her beautiful smile, musical laugh, kind heart and sharp intellect. Predeceased by the love of her life, Paul. Trudy is forever remembered and dearly missed by her daughSudoku Levelgrandson, - Easy Classic ter, Difficulty Ingrid, Myron (Jolyn) and sister, Anita. Also missed
by remaining family in Germany and Williams Lake, BC, as well as her friends at Mountain Lakes. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Trudy’s memory to the Kootenay Lake Hospital with sincerest thanks to the staff who gave such wonderful care in her time of need. On line condolences Difficulty Level - Medium sk9E000386 may be expressed at
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Events Friday, September 16 to Sunday, September 25
live music
Fri. Sept. 16
featuring Nelson’s blues players Wassabi Duo. The Royal. as hosted by Craig Atkins Nikko at the Hume Library 9 p.m. Melissa and Gisto of Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Wassabi Collective are hosting a Virgo’s Soiree. Celebrate life Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar with birthday beats, brakes and and Grill. 9p.m. bodypaint (by Jenny Jenn and Mon. Sept 19 M3). Dress your best for this amazing night of dancing and Clinton Swanson and Friends. performance art. Tickets $10 at 7 p.m. Local saxophonist the door Clinton Swanson will present Tamara Nile. The Cedar a series of concerts this fall on Creek Cafe.Come from Galiano Monday nights at the Royal on Island with a banjo on her knee, Baker. Clinton has been comVancouver’s T. Nile could well posing for this performance for be the biggest roots noise out a couple of years now and the of these very rootsy parts since band has been rehearsing hard Neko Case and the Be Good to arrange a show that will be Tanyas.” -- John P.McLaughlin truly experiential. Tickets $5 at the door www.tamaranile.com Sarah & Rich at the Library Adrian Glynn, The Cedar Creek Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m. Cafe. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. suggested cover $5-$10. The VancouverTues. Sept 20 based troubadour takes any Magic Bus w/Havana - 10 p.m. opportunity to defy convention: - The Royal. Live local eleche has turned murder ballads tronic music every Tuesday and into spell-binding, microphone- no cover! free serenades, and abandoned The Jones Brothers Jam Band. the standard rock band setup in Finleys. 8p.m. Come down and favour of suitcase kick drums enjoy some great music or bring and clawhammer piano strings. along your instrument and join www.adrianglynn.com in. Ed Solo with Wakcutt- The Cliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. Spirit Bar The Library Lounge
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Locomotive Ghost and Friends. The Royal. 8 p.m. A melding of songwriters, poets, producers, and artists that yields modern folk infused with 70’s rootsrock and galvanized by crossdecade alternatives. Tickets $10 available at www.liveattheroyal. com and Royal Espresso.
Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Variety Shows with Estevan and Tracey Lynn. The Royal. 8:30p.m. Take your turn in the spotlight or enjoy the talented folk that do.
of comedy, and hilarious live performance. DJ Rhapsody will be playing all your favourite Trailer Park hits, and then of course: Randy & Mr Lahey will bring their drunken Trailer Park Boys antics to knock you off your feet. Thurs. Sept. 22 All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Kiyo Elkuf and friends at the Bar and Grill Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p. Sat. Sept 24 m. DJ Soup at the Royal- more Fri. Sept 23 info coming soon. Trailer Park Night w/ Randy Sun. Sept 25 and Mr. Lahey, DJ Rhapsody, Skidney and Sleazel, The Royal Royal Blues Jam. 4p.m. - 8p.m. Doors 8 p.m. Full on Trailer A weekly afternoon of Blues Park night, so dress accord- featuring Nelson’s blues players ingly. With an opening set by as hosted by Craig Atkins Skidney & Sleazel, they will get you howling with their brand
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Royal Wood w/ Danielle Duval. The Royal 6 p.m. - - Singersongwriter and multi-instrumental performer Royal Wood returns to the Royal! He writes heartrending and honest tales of love, loss and life and delivers them live with complete sincerety and those rich ear catching Sun. Sept. 18 vocals. Tickets $10 available at Royal Blues Jam. 4p.m. - 8p.m. Royal Espresso, Eddy Music and A weekly afternoon of Blues www.liveattheroyal.com
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AVIS
International Kootenay Lake Board of Control
Conseil international de contrôle du lac Kootenay
Public Meeting
Réunion publique
The International Kootenay Lake Board of Control is holding its annual public meeting regarding the regulation of Kootenay Lake water levels and the related operation of Corra Linn Dam by FortisBC under the International Joint Commission’s 1938 Order of Approval. The Board will provide an overview of 2011 lake levels and invite comments, concerns and questions from the public. Please plan to attend. Thursday September 22nd, 2011 7:30 PM Prestige Lakeside Resort and Convention Centre 701 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC
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Le Conseil international de contrôle du lac Kootenay organise sa réunion publique annuelle concernant le contrôle du niveau de l’eau dans le lac Kootenay et l’exploitation connexe du barrage Corra Linn par FortisBC en vertu de l’ordonnance d’approbation de 1938 de la Commission mixte internationale. Le Conseil donnera un aperçu des niveaux enregistré en 2011 et invitera le public à faire part de ses commentaires, préoccupations et questions. Votre participation est importante Jeudi 22 septembre 2011, à 19 h 30 Prestige Lakeside Resort and Convention Centre 701 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC
International Kootenay Lake Board of Control
Conseil international de contrôle du lac Kootenay
Mr. Kirk Johnstone Chair, Canadian Section
M. Kirk Johnstone Président, Section du Canada
Col. Bruce Estok Chair, United States Section
Col. Bruce Estok Présidente, Section des États-Unis Section
For further information:
Renseignements
in Canada: Mr. Daniel Millar (604) 664-9345
Au Canada: M. Daniel Millar (604) 664-9345
in United States: Ms. Amy Reese
Aux États-Unis: Mme. Amy Reese (206) 764-3595
or visit http://www.ijc.org/
ou visitez http://www.ijc.org
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Events Friday, September 16 to Sunday, September 25
special events
Fri. Sept. 23
animated short autobiographiAlzhiemers Coffee Break cal documentary that profiles Fundraiser. Help support pro- the filmakers troubling encoungrams, research and check ter with infertility. For more out the Community Health information visit www.capitolResource centre. 518 Lake St. theatre.bc.ca Cottonwood Market 9:30a.m. Refreshments from 2-4 p.m. For more information contact at Cottonwood Falls Park. Linda Hoskins 250-352-6788 Sun. Sept. 18
Sat. Sept. 17
AIDS Walk for Life, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Hall & Baker St. to Lakeside Rotary Shelter. Come out and support fund-raising efforts with a walk to Lakeside Park with the Nelson Moving Samba Band, and then a BBQ lunch at the Rotary Shelter with entertainment from the White Lightening Blues Band. All monies raised will directly support people affected by HIV/AIDS in our community. Contact 250.505.5506 or information@ankors.bc.ca Concieving Family/ Dancing with the moon documentary premiere. 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. “Conceiving Family” documents the adoption process from a gay and lesbian couples perspective. “Dancing with the Moon” is an
Terry Fox Run. Lakeside Park Rotarty Shelter. Registration at 9 a.m. Run starts at 9:30 a.m. No entry fee, no minimum pledge. Walk, run, wheel or ride. For more info contact 1888-836-9786 or visit www. terryfox.org Capitol Theatre Auditions. The Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street, Nelson. 23rd Annual Christmas Pantomime. 13 and under with parent 11a.m. 1p.m. 14 and up 2p.m. - 4p.m. Performances December 1st through 4th. Call 250.352.6363 or email www.capitol@netidea. com Shepard’s evening song. St Savior’s Anglican Church (Ward and Silica), 7 p.m. Gregorian chant, Swiss alpine blessings, Alpenhorn, organ and singing bowls. Admission by donation.
For more info visit www.studiocantilena.com Harrop Harvest Fest. Join us for a fun-filled day. There will be local musicians entertaining all day, children’s activities, delicious food, raffles and interesting vendors.As always there will be a display table for unique garden produce and “dressed” vegetables.Free admission
10. Beginner & Intermdiate/ Advanced (8x1.25 hr.@ $100 pp) Contact franwallis@redmtn. ca 250-358-2448
Fri. Sept. 23
Kootenay Book Weekend Friday, Sept. 23rd to Sunday, Sept 25th at the Best Western on Baker St Exchange ideas with stimulating discussion in this friendly and informal venue. For Wed. Sept. 21 more information call Victoria Downtown Baker Street @ 250-352-6197, email @ Farmers Market. 9:30 to 3. Come down to ejoy the last kbw@kootenaybookweekend.ca ciouple of weeks to buy local Sun. Sept. 25 crafts and produce aswell as Autumn Equinox Labyrinth enjoy great local entertainment. Walk. 1 p.m. Lakeside Park, Zahira’s Egyptian Bellydance Nelson. Come celebrate the Classes! Wednesaday evenings. change of the season with a All levels @ Kutenais Finest. walk of gratitude. Curious Call now. 250-353-7117 or about labyrinths? The Nelson shakeshimmyroll@yahoo.co.uk Library has several books on Thurs. Sept 22 this subject. Or check out the Ballroom Dance Classes at the website and photo gallery www. Moving Centre, Sept. 22-Nov. labyrinth.kics.bc.ca
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Events Friday, September 16 to Sunday, September 25
ongoing events
Wednesdays
3:30p.m., in beverage room with Alzheimers/ Dementia Karaoke after. 250-352-7727 The Nelson Scrabble Club Caregiver support group meetings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. meets at 1p.m. For further 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or information, please call 250email Lhoskin@alzheimer. 352-6936 bc.org for more info. Sundays Downtown Nelson Local RC Electric Buggy and Market. 400 block of Baker St. truggy dirt track racing, at 6 9:30a.m. - 3p.m. mile North Shore, 11a.m. Nelson Women’s Centre Drop- jdnelsonrc@gmail.com in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing St. John’s Lutheran Church and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352- Service. Everyone welcome to 9916 4p.m. worship. 21 Silica St. Darts at the Nelson Legion. 250-354-3308 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727 Cribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352Thursdays Nelson Women’s Centre. Drop- 7727 Ascension Lutheran Church in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352- Service 10:15a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. All are welcome. 9916 Toastmasters: Improve your 250-352-2515 Quaker Meetings at 723 Ward public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and St. Upstairs. 10a.m. 250-3544th Thursday of every month. 3859. Everyone welcome www.toastmasters.ca Texas Hold’em Poker at the Acupuncture for Addictions. Free Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Last drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. Located at Sunday of every month. 250333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-505- 352-7727 7248 Mondays
Fridays
Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-3545362
Saturdays Cottonwood Market 9:30a.m. at Cottonwood Falls Park Touchstones Nelson is offering extra free guided tours of the Permanent Museum with paid admission. July 16 - Aug. 20. Helen Miles 250-352-9813 Meat Draws at Nelson Legion.
Scottish Country dancing starts Monday, September 12, 7 to 9 pm at the Central School Gym, 811 Stanley Street (use the Mill street entrance). Classes run every Monday. For more info contact Kathy at 359-7545 or June at 352-1836. Naturalist Program, Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 7:30p.m. 8:30p.m. 250-354-1909 Pool Table Nights, Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill La Leche League (breastfeeding information and support).
3rd Monday of each month, except July/August. 10 - 11:30 a.m. 312 Silica St. 250-3523583 Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250352-6892 Drum Circle! Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. 6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. 3374 South Slocan Village Rd. Old Church Hall. Beginners welcome. Joel 250-226-0068
Acupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic, 1:30p.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-505-7248 Nelson Women’s Centre dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-3529916
Tuesdays Drumming Cirlce. 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening monthly. 509 Front St.7 - 9 p.m. 250 -35205616 Breast Cancer Support Group. Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake St. Noon on every 4th Tuesday. Alice 250-352-6223 or Nadine 250-359-7777
LOST DOG, GOLDEN LAB, 6 years old, pure bred, spade, tattoo on inside ear. Answers to Bella. Bella is very friendly and her owner misses her very much. Reward offered. To contact owner, call 1-250551-7708
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Automotive-Cars
91’ HONDA CIVIC for sale. 270,000km. 5 speed. Good body. Sony sound. Extra tires. $700. 250-352-6416 99’ SUBARU FORESTER. Black. 102,000kms. Manual. Summer/winter tires. Leather heated seats. Excellent condition. $9500. 250-505-7482 1991 HONDA 5 SPEED 2 door hatch 270,000 km $700. Solid body. 2 sets tires. 214 Houston. 250-352-6416.
Automotive-Sleds/ Bikes
06’ 250CC HJC MOTO-CROSS/ DIRT Bike. 500km. Titanium Forks. $1700 OBO. Call Mike 250-352-1957 or 250-354-7378 mic.tim.mil@gmail.com
Automotive-Tires/ Parts/Other
SKIDDER FOR SALE excellent for firewood and plowing snow. Only $10000. obo. phone 250551-9275
Automotive-Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
TOYOTA VAN 4X4 for sale 1987, $1200.obo. phone 259551-9275 99’ GMC TRACKER 4x4 standard transmission excellent shape 110,000km extra tires call 250-352-9847 asking $6200.00 98’ TOYOTA SIENNA Van 218,000 kms. $3000. 250-352-3639 00’ DODGE DAKOTA 4X4. Wellmaintained, comes with studded winters used one season, 250,000Km, $8000. 250-3543529 01’ TOYOTA TUNDRA: $9900. Single cab, long box, 1 owner, canopy, towing, 4.7L V8 Automatic. 250-367-7482. 1991 MAZDA B2600I 4X4 Blown Headgasket, spare topend 2
waterpumps, alternators, xparts, computer works. $500.OBO 250505-5034 TOYOTA VAN 4X4 . Some work done, $1200 OBO. Would consider trades. 250-551-9275
Boats
CANOE SPORTSPAL 10FT. Ores and ore locks, seats ,anchor rope cleats, outboard motor mount, foam lined, mast mount. Aircraft aluminum, total weight 32lbs. perfect fishing craft. $1000 new, sell $400.00 Call Rocky 250-352-0381
using yours much? We will buy it. 250-352-1806 WANTED WHITEWATER CANOEING gear. Canoe, spray deck, barrels, anything to do with whitewater canoeing. 250-3526926
Music & Dance
PAISTE SIGNATURE 13’ HI HATS: crisp/musical. look new/ mint condition. $249.00 ($700 new) 250 352 1157
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OPEN 1-BDRM LOFT. DOWNTOWN NELSON HERITAGE COMPLEX. Incl: Util., Parking, Furn. NS/NP. Health-conscious environment. 250-352-5757. NEW 1 BEDROOM Apt. 15 Min. to Nelson, view, patio, W/ D, $650/+Util. Available Oct. 1, ishvaram@yahoo.com OCT 1, 3BDR main floor of house, lower Fairview, garden, storage, wd, ns/np $900/mo 250505-5415
Rentals Wanted THE KALEIN HOSPICE Centre Society, based in Nelson British MAMA AND TWO kids seek Help Wanted Columbia, is working to create housesitting gig or short-term MOUNTAIN SKY SOAPS seek- a hospice centre for the care of rental (October to May), 250ing P/T Sales Coordinator, the terminally ill, and education 551-3516 Crescent Valley.For com- and resources to the community URGENT, WOMAN WITH pets plete job description email at large. Please go to www.thek- needed to rent acreage away soapinfo@mountainskysoap. oop.ca to see the full job descrip- from road, house and/or land com tion. Closing Sept 30. stephanie. Services fischer@kaleinhospicecentre. Home & Garden com MOVING VAN (10 ft.) availHAND POWERED GRAIN/ able from Nelson to Vancouver Real Estate FLOUR grinder. Model is Family September 28-30th, please conGrain Mill, by Messerschmidt. BRAND NEW, MODERN, 2 bed, tact 778-235-9983 Excellent condition. $110 250- 1 bath, 1000 square foot home Sports Equipment 352-6399 on treed lot in Nelson. Bamboo flooring, 5 appliances, open floor SKI’S ROSSIGNOL BANDIT Misc. for Sale plan and large windows. 250- 165cm, Touring binding diamir, COMPUTERS FOR SALE, 505-5522 boots woman, collapsable pools, $30-$150, XP/Windows7 sysskins, like new, 300$ Rentals tems, email me for specs/prices, Jordan, Castlegar, 250-608- NELSON 3 BED 1 bath at end of THULE FRONTIER SKI box for 3548, jokra79@gmail.com View St. $1250+Util. ns, pet ok. sale - great shape, carries 5 or 6 sets skis. $250 call 250-352AWESOME MENS TRAIL BIKE! 250-428-7789 1806 2011 Giant Trancex2.Mint condition.$2800 new asking $1800. Call 250-229-4346 Free Reader Classified Listings CASH FOR OLDER, new, dead, unused computers, laptops & parts (all post-2003) Jordan, Reader classified ads are free for three weeks at no Castlegar, 250-608-3548 cost, 15 words or less. Limit 1 ad per phone number per PAISTE SIGNATURE 13” HI week. Additional words are $0.25 each per week. HATS: Crisp and musical. Look Commercial and association classified advertising. is new, mint condition. $249.00 $5.00 for the first 15 words and $0.25 for each additional ($700 new). 250-352-1157 word for 3 weeks. This is payable by Visa/Master Card. Misc. Wanted
WANTED: CANOE WITH PADDLES in good shape, not
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