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Team spirit at its finest
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Last Saturday Noa Butterfield had the right spirit at our Lakeside Soccer Fields as she encouraged her team to play their best. On our field or off, West Kootenay soccer players are an enthusiastic group of athletes.
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Selkirk College recognizes professional excellence Selkirk College’s Standing Committee on Professional Excellence (SCOPE) announced the recipients of the 2010-11 SCOPE Awards. Winners of the “Long-Term Exceptional Performance” awards this year are: Deb Wandler (Health and Human Services), Paris Voykin (Student Access and Support), Carol Retzlaff (University Arts and Sciences) and Allyson Perrott (University Arts and Sciences). Winner of the “Exceptional Performance in Innovation” award this year is Marilyn James (Aboriginal Advisor). Deb Wandler teaches social work at the college and has been recognized as a “true social work professional who listens with an open mind and heart.” Described as always “going above and beyond,” Computerized Placement Test and Invigilation Services Coordinator, Paris Voykin, organizes and runs “Soup’s On”—a parent-support group—and has helped students by driving them to school, buying and delivering furniture, helping clean their houses and providing childcare. Colleagues and community members cite her project for education in Africa, her active participation in the Doukhobor community and her promotion of “peace and mindful practice” as examples of her community contributions.
Aboriginal Advisor, Marilyn James, has been recognized for her outstanding work in indigenous education. Students describe Marilyn as “inspiring, passionate and tireless—someone who goes beyond the call of duty and is a relentless advocate for aboriginal students. In the words of her peers and students, Interim Assistant Dean of Instruction and retired Biology Instructor, Carol Retzlaff, is an “excellent, enthusiastic, well-organized teacher with a special ability to captivate and involve her students while demanding that critical thinking be a key aspect of class time.” The nomination of Allyson Perrott (PhD) who teaches chemistry was supported by students, colleagues, and members of the community. Students describe Allyson as “incredibly passionate about chemistry.” Faculty and staff describe her as “competent, hard-working and extremely dedicated to her job.” Community members state “Allyson Perrott is an advocate for Selkirk College and its activities, for the Mir Centre for Peace and for high school familiarization days.” The Selkirk College SCOPE Awards Ceremony will take place in the Staff-Faculty Lounge at the Castlegar campus on Wednesday, September 28, from 5-7 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Hugh Keenleyside Dam - The 1968 Hugh Keenleyside Dam is the second of three Columbia River Treaty dams built in Canada. It is located on the Columbia River north of Castlegar. Photo courtesy of BC Hydro.
CBT to hold community information sessions on the Columbia River Treaty See www.cbt.org/crt/events.html for times and locations Columbia Basin Trust (CBT), in partnership with the CRT Local Governments’ Committee, is launching a Basin-wide effort to raise awareness and understanding of the Columbia River Treaty (CRT). Starting in October CBT and local government partners will host a series of information sessions to help Basin residents learn about the past and think about the future. “These information sessions will help people who live in the Canadian portion of the Columbia Basin better understand what the CRT is, how it works and what considerations exist for the future,” said Neil Muth, CBT President and CEO. The CRT is an international agreement between Canada and the United States to coordinate flood
control and optimize hydroelectric power generation on both sides of the border. Under the 1964 treaty, three dams were constructed in Canada— Mica, Duncan and Hugh Keenleyside. A fourth dam, Libby, was constructed in Montana. These community information sessions, as well as four online information sessions, videos, documents and other resources prepared by CBT will help residents learn more about the CRT. Visit www.cbt. org/crt/events.html for up to date times and places. 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.
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New small appliance recycling anitiative Nelson Drop off located at the Nelson Leafs Recycling Center, 120 Silica Street, 250-354-4922 On Sunday Oct. 1, British Columbians will be able to recycle their used or broken small appliances at over 100 convenient drop-off locations through a new and unique program called Unplugged, the Small Appliance Recycling Program. Unplugged will divert approximately two million small appliances previously destined for the landfill, helping to reduce pollution, save energy, and protect the environment. The program will accept more than 120 small appliances for recycling, ranging from toasters and electric
toothbrushes to countertop microwaves and vacuum cleaners. After an appliance is brought to a drop-off location, it is transported to processors in Western Canada and separated into different materials which are then recycled. Metals will be smelted down and recycled into other metal products, while plastics and glass will be sorted and sold or reused in various manufacturing processes. A full list of accepted products and fees can be found at unpluggedrecycling.ca.
Rancho Vignola Dried Fruit & Nut Fundraiser Orders must be in by Friday, Sept. 23 at the Nelson Food Cupbard or at the United church, both at 602 Silica Street. Would you like to stock up on high quality baking ingredients, holiday gifts or snacks for lunches? Just put your order in by Friday. All proceeds from this sale will go directly to the 2011 Holiday Hamper Program. Each year, the fundraiser provides close to 200 large baskets of nutritional holiday staples and treats to customers over the holiday season. To download the order form click: http://www. foodcupboard.org/images/ uploads/Order_Form.pdf. Completed order forms can be dropped off at the
Nelson Food Cupboard or in the United Church office mailbox at 602 Silica Street. Alternately, please call or email in your order and be sure to provide your name and contact information. Thank you for your ongoing support – if you’d like further information, please don’t hesitate to contact Lauren Steeg, Coordinator, Nelson Food Cupboard Society at 250-354-1633, foodcupboard@shawbiz.ca or visit www.foodcupboard. org
Neil Muth, CBT President and CEO; Richard Wake, CBT Chief Technology Officer; Mayor Lawrence Chernoff, CMON Vice-Chair; Duane Birnie, Information Systems Coordinator, City of Trail, and Mayor Dieter Bogs, CMON Chair, show a Fibre Optic Slice Closure (FOSC) which is used to interconnect and contain fibre optic strands that are fused together.
Basin Broadband Begining CBT announces the signing of an agreement with Columbia Mountain Open Network (CMON) to acquire CMON’s broadband assets. The assets will be managed by the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation (CBBC), a new wholly-owned subsidiary of CBT formed in an effort to expand broadband in the Basin. “CBT saw the opportunity to continue the work of CMON in bringing broadband to the Basin,” said Neil Muth, CBT President and CEO. “As we all know, high-speed internet, which is enabled by a robust broadband infrastructure, plays a significant role in our daily lives,” said Muth.
“For example, it connects our citizens, enables our businesses to remain competitive in a global economy, provides educational opportunities for youth and augments the delivery of health and government services to our communities.” CBT will make strategic investments in broadband infrastructure and work with partners to assist communities interested in providing broadband to their region. 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.
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Saturday, Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cottonwoods Market The Fourth Annual Nelson Fall Fair mixes the old with the new – a revival of Nelson’s historic Harvest Fair with an international day of action on climate change. From the early twentieth century through 1966, Nelson hosted a bustling fall fair every year. Long-time Nelson residents remember the event with fondness and some still have their prize ribbons stashed away in their basements. In 2008, EcoSociety revived the tradition with a family-friendly celebration of the Fall harvest at the Cottonwood Community Market. “EcoSociety presents the Cottonwood and Downtown Markets in order to support the local food movement,” said David Reid, EcoSociety’s Executive Director. “Local food and crafts have less impact on the environment and they strengthen our community and our economy. The Fall Fair is a celebration of that.” In the true spirit of an agricultural fair, there will be a contest for best locally grown fruits and vegetables, home preserves, home baked pies and fruit desserts, food art and more. Additionally, there will be live music and fun races for the kids at noon including such classics as the threelegged and the wheelbarrow race. Full contest guidelines are available at www.ecosociety.ca.
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Volunteer for environmental change Earth Matters is currently recruiting compost enthusiasts! If you are interested in being a compost ambassador in your workplace, neighbourhood, school, or any type of group, Earth Matters would love to hear from you. Earth Matters staff will train and provide the knowhow for you to set up your
own compost system and educate others about how to use it. Volunteers will learn the many benefits of composting, be provided with a toolkit, and receive on-going support. Earth Matters addresses the need for environmental sustainability, and is presently finding ways to encourage waste reduction in everyday life.
Composting is one way to decrease our carbon footprint, and improve our natural environment. If you would like to strengthen the community’s environmental awareness by teaching others the advantages of composting please email ecostoreor call 250 352 2513 for more information.
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Slocan Valley BC River Day Sunday, September 25th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Appledale Hall
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Sing-along book launch celebration
Anne DeGrace launches fourth novel Book Launch Friday, Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library Encompassing more than a century and covering the country from sea to sea, Nelson author Anne DeGrace’s new novel was an ambitious project. DeGrace launches Flying with Amelia In Flying with Amelia (McArthur & Co)., the descendents of an Irish immigrant family scatter across the country. From St. John’s Newfoundland to BC and north to the Beaufort Sea, the story weaves the identity of a young Canada. The breadth and scope of the novel demanded authenticity in terms of voice and cultural nuance, a challenge DeGrace found engaging, and, if occasionally daunting, always exciting. “The famous pilot Amelia Earhart serves as a metaphor for courage and hope as she caught the imagination of the world—and the characters in the title chapter—in the 1930s.”
Sunday, Oct. 2, 2 p.m. at the Capital Theatre. Celebrate the launch of a new seniors’ Sing-along book: Sing Together. This event will feature individuals and singing groups of all ages from the area: Glacier Harmony, Second Winds, Barbershop Chorus as well as other individuals and special guests. This project was made possible by “Friends of Nelson Elders” and funded by” New Horizons for Seniors Programme “(NHSP) There will be general seating; donations at the door Watch an interview with Mary on YouTube at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=OVBF-Yt9M3I
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Mary Audia proudly displays a gift of sheet music that she received that will be incorporated into her new songbook for seniors. Audia has been energetically pursuing the publication of this songbook by amalgamating many songs and musical scores from various books covering many generations. After much hard work and dedication she is nearly there and with the support of many from this community she will be sponsoring a public singalong
One Book, One Kootenay winner announced Author reads at the Nelson Public Library Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 pm. This year’s One Book, Mary Broad is a resourceOne Kootenay winner is the ful leader of men in the late novel Far from Botany Bay 1700s. Mary, confined to a by Rosa Jordan (Oolichan, prison colony had the inge2008). nuity to mastermind one of “I’m delighted,” said history’s most daring sea Jordan, speaking from her escapes, and the fortitude to writing studio near Red overcome the hardships that Mountain, just outside stood between her and an Rossland. “Mary Broad’s eventual return to England. story seems to me to be Now, Jordan embarks on as relevant today as it was a One Book, One Kootenay then. A woman’s indepen- reading tour. One Book, dence has always been One Kootenay is a public based mainly on what she library supported program has the courage to do for initiated by the Kootenay herself I’m so pleased that Library Federation. my novel struck a chord Submitted by the with Kootenay readers.” Kootenay Library Far from Botany Bay’s Federation
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Arts&Entertainment Snowboard film premiere Friday, Oct. 7 at the Capitol Theatre: doors open at 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. The nights are getting colder, and that means- time to pull out the board and start dreaming of POW! To add fuel to the fire, Absinthe Films has teamed up with the Kootenay Carshare Coopeartive, Tribute, Ripping Giraffe and Valhalla Pure Outfitters to bring its carbon neutral Sphere of Influence tour to Nelson. This annual tour gives you a chance to meet featured riders and see the latest snowboard films on the big screen first! In a winter defined by feast or famine, shattered snowfall records, and for many, a season that simply would not end. Twel2ve follows the Absinthe crew having a blast and redefining the limits of what is possible in the Kootenay, Purcell, Selkirk, Monashee, Pacific Coast, Cascade, Wasatch, Uinta, Cache, Gros Ventre, Strandafjellet and Kaçkar mountain ranges. Tickets are $15 at Tribute, Ripping Giraffe,Valhalla Pure Outfitters, online and at the door. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold will support Protect Our Winters and the Kootenay Carshare Cooperative, an environmental alternative to private car ownership, in their efforts to reduce automobile dependence and keep our communities green. For more info: http://www. absinthe-films.com/film-tour/usa
Memory kits for seniors public launch Saturday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History Join project manager Nicole Tremblay as she introduces Touchstones Nelson’s Memory Kits for Seniors to the public. The project, funded by New Horizons for Seniors Program, has created four Memory Kits based on the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Each kit is available to loan to seniors groups for hands on discovery of long lost memories through multi-sensory stimulation. Each Kit can be explored through the senses of sight, touch, smell and
Breakdance Sessions 6 weeks from Sept 23 - Oct 28 and Nov 4 - Dec 9 at Trillium Studio, 3253 Village Rd Learn the basics of Breakdancing in this 6 week course. Each student will learn how to top-rock, footwork, stall and powermove, linking them together each student will create style and flavor. Instructor Martine Hvezda represents his crew Breakaholikz of which he has been a part of since its creation
in 2000. His teaching style emphasizes the basics in order to gain strength but encourages creative freedom of movement in the circle. $60/6 weeks session or $12 dropin per class Contact Shauna at 250-226-SHAK to register. www.SoulFireDance. webs.com
sound and are interactive, focused collections of memorabilia, specifically selected to engage the user in guided reminiscence. Based on the themes of play, school, work and recreation, each kit has artifacts, photos, newspaper articles and sound to engage and stimulate memory and storytelling. The public is invited to come and explore the various kits and share their memories. Contact Nicole Tremblay, Project Manager Nicole@touchstonesnelson.ca
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Ra Ra Riot with Dinosaur Bones Monday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m. at the Royal Grill and Lounge This New York six piece is known for their energetic live shows and has quickly gathered a huge following since their beginnings in 2006. They have been called Chamber or Baroque Rock - thanks to the cello and violin...the result is a powerful pop/rock sound. Be sure to check them out! Opening set by Dinosaur Bones. Tickets are $10 in advance and are available at Eddy Music, Royal Espresso and www.liveattheroyal. com Showtime is 8pm. Check out their music here... Ra Ra Riot Dinosaur Bones Buy Tickets
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Become enchanted with this bluegrass inspired hoola hooper at Starbelly Jam Music Festival.
Mara Sand and Grant Freeman give a preview for their Nelson Saturday Market Performance.
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Should the waterfront pathway in Nelson be paved? We must pave the waterfront pathway. The waterfront pathway is one of this communities most popular amenities for both
locals and visitors, yet because of the surface we are limiting its usability. If we pave it, it instantly becomes accessible to
roller skaters, roller blad- a slight unsteadiness on ders and baby carriages their feet. Do you agree with small wheel. It also with me? becomes more accessible Nelson Becker to people who may have Publisher
To take this week's survey click here The deadline for submitting responses to these surveys is noon, Thursday September 22. We will present the results of this week’s surveys in our next Update.
THE ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS SURVEY What grade would you give our current mayor and city council?
City of Nelson “A” 18.8% “B” 18.8% “C” 25.0% “D” 31.3% “F”
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RDCK Directors “B” “D” “F”
THE mayor and city council is very disappointing on many issues TERRIBLE decision making without community consult re: bus route changes. Robin Cherbo listened. I would score the Mayor a B. But council drags down the score. TOO biased against affordable housing and the needy and the handicapped.
THEY seem to be doing an adequate job - not stellar, but decent. Some have made a more favorable impression on me than others. DOOLEY should have been impeached when the YES he was to relay to the Regional District changed to NO IT depends... I’d give Kim and Donna “As” but Robin an “F”. He doesn’t do his homework
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Opinion&Editorial Fish Heads and Flowers
MAKE EVERYONE FEEL WELCOME HERE Dear Editor, “You’re not a local till you’ve lived here for ten years”. This is a pretty common phrase I have heard over my past 5 years living in the area that I think is very rude and offensive. As CANADIANS we all have the right to live anywhere in our country and should be accepted with open arms! Let’s embrace newcomers with a smile and fix the culture of our area to be more welcoming. Say hi to people on the streets, not only your friends but people that make eye contact with
you as well. Thank tourists and newcomers to the area for supporting our local businesses and talk to them about your favorite aspects of the area. Let’s all bind together to promote our area and make a culture of friendliness. You are a local once you have decided to become one! THANKS for visiting our amazing area and WELCOME to all of you Difficulty that want to make this special place your home!
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Opinion&Editorial WHAT'S NEW AT THE EXPRESS NEWS UPDATE Dear reader, reached over 13,000 downEach week we improve loads. the Express News Update. The YouTube chanThis week we have re- nel continues to grow, and linked many of the Express’ improve with our new high website connections. definition camera and qualThanks to comments ity microphone. from readers, we have Please keep in touch cleaned all of the error with us. Let us know what messages some readers isn’t working within the have been getting. Express News Update You may notice more whether it is technical or advertising. We are now content related. We want able to offer statistics this to be a quick easy read of readers to potential for you. advertisers. Last week, Nelson Becker the September 16th issue Publisher REINSTATE SUNDAY TRANSIT Dear Editor, the extra time in order to take I have chosen to work another vehicle off our streets. with people that have special We need to value our bus needs and I have also worked riders and create incentives with seniors. This has helped to promote the service, not open my eyes to how many punish them. Why would we losses can happen so quickly, want to make it more difficult life can feel so unfair for some. for some of our community to There are some that have a get downtown, to the mall or challenge walking a block in Lakeside Park? the best of weather and there This doesn’t make sense are others that can’t walk at and it angers me. There is all. There are some that can more to this solution than hardly speak and there are dollar signs, we don’t need others who can’t speak at all, another burden on people yet they persevere. with low income and special I feel the need to speak needs. City council knows for some of them as well as better than this and it’s time to myself about the transit cuts. listen to your electors, I realI hear the new buses are cost- ize the service needs change ing more than planned, why and smaller buses would be would you not have known a good start. I propose reinthis? So the fares got raised stating Sunday service until and council decided to start we’ve had a proper study and cutting the service without public participation. Maybe hearing from the users that take some time and try to depend on this so much or put yourselves in the shoes of the drivers and only Robin someone that may not have Cherbo opposed this? enough money or be able to What’s wrong with this walk another block or two, up picture? Some of our tax a steep hill, in winter condipayers can’t afford taxis and tions... some can but choose to take Normand Richard
A CALL TO ACTION AGAINST TRANSIT CUTS Dear Editor, My family strives to live simply. My husband and I each work part time jobs. We pinch every penny, trying to make good in this sluggish economy. In order to make ends meet, we do not own a car. We rely heavily on the bus, especially during the winter when biking and walking can be dangerous. The bus may have its drawbacks (25 minute ride from Rosemount to downtown), but it is always there to bring us to work or carry home our groceries. But now our precious transit system is under attack. Those that do not use the system are balking at the cost. Instead of trying to streamline, simplify and improve the system, they cut service. Senior
citizens, the disabled and the poor folks who rely on the service feel that their voices are ignored. It used to be that our family would go downtown and Lakeside on Sundays, but those days are gone. And now we hear talk of more cutbacks. The mall stop, our bus stop, the stop near the old folks’ home are all on the chopping block. This is no way to increase ridership. They are going too far. Enough is enough, our voices will be heard. Join us on Thursday, September 29th at 10am at Central School. We will march to City Hall and maintain a presence until 5pm. Do not make Granny walk to church! There must be a better way! Danna Grevy
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Eric Vance Strautman On August 28th, 2011 Eric Vance Strautman passed away suddenly in Nelson, BC. He was born in Nelson on February 25th, 1958, the first of four boys born to Robert and Irene Strautman. His childhood was occupied with hockey, baseball, swimming, fishing and many adventures with the uphill gang building tree forts and climbing trees. The family moved to Tagum in the early 1970’s, where life became full of construction, landscaping, and gardening at the family’s new hobby farm. After high school, Eric was employed at K.F.P, the Savoy Hotel, and the Toyota Dealership in Nelson. He moved to Saskatoon in the early 1980’s where he worked selling electronics; then at a sign shop called Neon Art. In 1988 he met and married Ursula, they then had two boys, Karsten in 1989 and Kiefer in 1990. There was lots of time spent at the hockey
rink, prairie lakes fishing, and skiing in the winters with his family. During this time Eric was also busy with his own business (Norm’s Sharpening) becoming a legend in the field of sharpening anything and everything. In 2006 Eric moved back to Nelson. Eric will be missed by his mother and father Irene and Robert Strautman, brothers Trent, Randall (Wanda), and Mark (Zoe, Ava, Adam and Nolan), aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 23rd at 12 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Service located at 613 Ward Street, Nelson, BC. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. On line condolences may be expressed at
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Moore, Sharon Michelle passed away September 15, 2011 in Ymir, BC. She was born July 28, 1953. Sharon enjoyed walking by the river with her dog Marshall. She was fondly referred to as the Bird Lady of Ymir, feeding birds out of her hand from her deck. She was generous, kind hearted, interesting, loved nature, enjoyed creating unique artwork and photography, and was very involved in her community. She appreciated and cherished her friends and loved her cats, Mia and Muse, and late dog Marshall. Sharon loved to cook and often showed up to a friend’s house with homemade soup and words of comfort. When she smiled she lit up a room and she knew how to be silly! Sharon was predeceased by her brother, Martin Paul Moore of Peterborough, Ontario and her dearest companion, her dog Marshall. She will be sadly missed by her parents Barry and Janet Moore, sisters Kim Kiss and Mandy O’Connell , nieces Charley, Kelsey and Sydney, son Josh Martin (Diana), grandson Terrence and her many friends. A potluck and celebration of Sharon’s life will be held at the Ymir Community Hall on September 23, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
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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 more information call Victoria @ 250-352-6197, email @ kbw@kootenaybookweekend. ca Breakdance Sessions. 6 weeks from Sept 23 - Oct 28 and Nov 4 - Dec 9 at Trillium Studio, 3253 Village Rd. Contact Shauna at 250.226.SHAK to register. www.SoulFireDance.webs.com
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Perry Ridge Water Users Association invites you to celebrate the beautiful Slocan and Little SlocanRivers and to engage in free presentations during the Slocan Valley Rivers Day Celebration on Sunday, September 25th. Rivers Day Sudoku Classic Classic has beenDifficulty Level - Easy celebrated annually in BC for over 30 years, and for over 6 years across the rest of the world (inspired by the success of the BC event!)
Autumn Equinox Labyrinth Walk. 1 p.m. Lakeside Park, Nelson. 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
Wed. Sept. 28 Downtown Baker Street Farmers Market. 9:30 to 3. Come down to ejoy the last ciouple of weeks to buy local crafts and produce aswell as enjoy great local entertainment.
Sat. Oct. 1 First annual Help For Animals Event! Prizes, food, leaflets, movie presentation about animal cruelty! Oct. 1st at 6:30 pm. At SelfDesign High. AnimalsH aveRights@netidea.com HopeFor-Animals.yolasite.com. Not recommended for children. - Medium Series sk9E000387 Art Difficulty TherapyLevel Workshop with Markus Alexander. For more information see our website at www.kutenaiarttherapy. com or call the Institute at
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250.352.2264. Registration is required. Register early to ensure your place by emailing kutenai_art_therapy@shaw.ca Cottonwood Market 9:30a.m. at Cottonwood Falls Park.
other individuals and special guests. There will be general seating; donations at the door Art Therapy Workshop Series with Markus Alexander. For more information see our website at www.kutenaiarttherapy. Sun. Oct. 2 com or call the Institute at Sing Together. Features indi- 250.352.2264. Registration viduals and singing groups of is required. Register early to all ages from the area: Glacier ensure your place by emailing Harmony, Second Winds, kutenai_art_therapy@shaw.ca Barbershop Chorus as well as
I don’t believe it! Sceptics in the pub Wednesday, Oct. 5, 7-10 p.m. at Bogustown Pub Have you ever been CFI community groups perplexed by a friend’s pro- provide places for discusposal to read your astrolog- sion, educational seminars ical chart? Do you shake and special speaker events your head when someone promoting science, reason tells you that airplanes and free inquiry. are purposely showering Skeptics in the Pub is the population with poi- a popular activity where son? Are you exasperated skeptics and other likewhen told that you will be minded individuals meet cured of everything if you for informal fellowship and sk9M000391 ingest shark cartilage? If networking. It is an opporyou don’t believe in fair- tunity for skeptics and ies, reptoids and invisible rationalists to talk, share beings, you are not alone. ideas in a casual, relaxed You may be a skeptic. atmosphere, and discuss A Nelson and area topical issues, while proskeptics’ discussion moting critical thinking, group is currently being good science, and rationalformed through the ity. Centre for Inquiry (CFI). For more information, Spearheading the group contact http://www.facewill be Nina George. Nina book.com/groups/cfi.westhas recently participated in kootenays/ Kelowna’s CFI group.
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Sarah & Rich at the Library Kiyo Elkuf and friends at the Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m. Trailer Park Night w/ Randy Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Tues. Sept 27 and Mr. Lahey, DJ Rhapsody, Fri. Sept. 30 Skidney and Sleazel, The Royal Hollerado - The Spirit Bar The Crooked Brothers. The Doors 8 p.m. Full on Trailer Magic Bus w/ Express. The Royal. 7 p.m. Banjo, dobro, Park night, so dress accordRoyal. 10 p.m. Local electronic guitar,classic sounding folky ingly. With an opening set by music. No cover. country tunes. Opening act Skidney & Sleazel, they will get TBA. Tickets are $10 and are you howling with their brand The Jones Brothers Jam Band. available at Royal Espresso and of comedy, and hilarious live Finleys. 8p.m. Come down and www.liveattheroyal.com. Doors performance. DJ Rhapsody will enjoy some great music or bring be playing all your favourite along your instrument and join at 7 p.m.Check out the Crooked Brothers here: http://www. Trailer Park hits, and then of in. crookedbrothers.com/ course: Randy & Mr Lahey will Cliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. bring their drunken Trailer Park Kyprios& the Chaperones Boys antics to knock you off The Library Lounge The Spirit Bar Wed. Sept 28 your feet. Paul Landsberg at the Library Karkwaw/ Aiden Knight - The Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Spirit Bar Yukon Blonde and Library All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Voices - The Spirit Bar Bar and Grill Variety Shows with Estevan Sat. Sept 24 and Tracey Lynn. The Royal. Said the Whale - The Spirit 8:30p.m. Take your turn in the Bar spot light or enjoy the talented DJ Soup at the Royal- more folk that do. info coming soon.
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Sun. Oct. 2 Garnet Rogers. The Royal. 8 p.m. Folk Music vteran. Tickets are $16 in advance and are available at Royal Espresso, Eddy Music and www.liveattheroyal.com. Tickets are $20 day of show. For more info about Garnet Rogers check out his website: www.garnetrogers. com Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 9p.m.
Thurs. Sept. 29
The Sheepdogs - The Spirit Royal Blues Jam. 4p.m. - 8p.m. Bar A weekly afternoon of Blues The Unknown Culprits. The featuring Nelson’s blues players Royal. 8 p.m. “High octane as hosted by Craig Atkins rock ‘n’ roll” Special guests and Mon. Sept 26 ticket info TBA. Check out the Masseo of De La Soul- The Unknown Culprits here: www. Spirit Bar myspace.com/unknownculprits Ra Ra Riot. The Royal. 8 Answers p.m. Combining indie rock with chamber pop. Opening set by Dinosaur Bones. Tickets are $10 in advance and are available at Eddy Music, Royal Espresso and www.liveattheroyal.comCheck out Ra Ra Riot’s music here: www.rarariot.com Check out Dinosaur Bone’s music here: http://www.dinosaurbones.ca/ see puzzle on page 13
The Sheepdogs play Nelson Thursday, Sept. 29. 8 p.m. at the Spirit Bar While most rock bands The Sheepdogs graced are all too focused on the the most famous cover in riff, the Sheepdogs remem- the music industry by being ber the importance of those the first unsigned band other elements that make to appear on the front of for great rock music: mel- Rolling Stone magazine in ody, harmony and groove. August 2011. To see them live is pure First 100 tickets $10 rock and. The Sheepdogs are an old-school rock and available at The Hume front desk. roll revival.
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Wednesdays
Gender Outlaws, a support Ascension Lutheran Church and social group for trans and Service 10:15a.m. 1805 Alzheimers/ Dementia gender diverse folks. 250-354Silverking Rd. All are welcome. Caregiver support group meet5362 250-352-2515 ings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. Saturdays Quaker Meetings at 723 Ward 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or St. Upstairs. 10a.m. 250-354email Lhoskin@alzheimer. Cottonwood Market 9:30a.m. 3859. Everyone welcome bc.org for more info. at Cottonwood Falls Park Texas Hold’em Poker at the Downtown Nelson Local Touchstones Nelson is offering Market. 400 block of Baker St. extra free guided tours of the Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Last 9:30a.m. - 3p.m. Permanent Museum with paid Sunday of every month. 250Nelson Women’s Centre Drop- admission. July 16 - Aug. 20. 352-7727 Mondays in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing Helen Miles 250-352-9813 and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. Scottish Country dancing starts 9916 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Monday, September 12, 7 to 9 pm at the Central School Gym, Darts at the Nelson Legion. Karaoke after. 250-352-7727 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727 The Nelson Scrabble Club 811 Stanley Street (use the Mill meets at 1p.m. For further street entrance). Classes run Thursdays every Monday. For more info Nelson Women’s Centre. information, please call 250- contact Kathy at 359-7545 or Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free 352-6936 June at 352-1836. Sundays clothing and food. 420 Mill St. Naturalist Program, Kokanee 250-352-9916 RC Electric Buggy and Visitors’ Centre. 7:30p.m. Toastmasters: Improve your truggy dirt track racing, at 6 8:30p.m. 250-354-1909 public speaking, communica- mile North Shore, 11a.m. Pool Table Nights, Finley’s tion and leadership skills. 2nd jdnelsonrc@gmail.com Irish Bar and Grill and 4th Thursday of every St. John’s Lutheran Church La Leche League (breastfeedmonth. www.toastmasters.ca Service. Everyone welcome to ing information and support). Acupuncture for Addictions. 4p.m. worship. 21 Silica St. 3rd Monday of each month, Free drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. 250-354-3308 except July/August. 10 - 11:30 Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Cribbage at the Legion bever- a.m. 312 Silica St. 250-352Floor. 250-505-7248 age room, 12:45p.m. 250-352- 3583 7727 Fridays
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
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
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BEACH IN COSTA RICA for $25 a day? We have 4 new houses for rent! elizpope@yahoo.ca
Automotive-Cars
91’ HONDA 5 SPEED 2 door hatch 270,000 km $700. Solid body. 2 sets tires. 214 Houston. 250-352-6416.
Automotive-Tires/ Parts/Other
SKIDDER FOR SALE excellent for firewood and plowing snow. Only $10,000. obo. Phone 250551-9275 4 RIMS WITH used tires from 2003 F-250 SuperDuty - fits 1999/2005 Ford LT265-75 R-16 (rims 2 years old, used in winter only) $300.00 Call 250-2276836
Automotive-Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
02’ KIA-SPORTAGE, RED, 4DRSW, gasoline, 5 doors, standard, summer and winter tires, no rust, $5500 250-505-5351 98’ TOYOTA SIENNA Van 218,000 kms. $3000. 250-3523639 99’ GMC TRACKER 4x4 standard transmission excellent shape 110,000km extra tires. Asking $6200.00. Call 250-3529847 01’ TOYOTA TUNDRA: $9900. Single cab, long box, 1 owner, canopy, towing, 4.7L V8 Automatic. 250-367-7482.
87’ TOYOTA VAN 4X4 for sale, $1200.obo. Phone 259-5519275 91’ MAZDA B2600I 4X4 Blown Headgasket, spare topend 2 waterpumps, alternators, xparts, computer works. $500. OBO 250-505-5034 ‘93 GRAND CHEROKEE JEEP-Single family owned, well maintained. 217,000km. Winter and summer tires. $4000. 250-5056018
Help Wanted
MOUNTAIN SKY SOAPS seeking P/T Sales Coordinator, Crescent Valley. For complete job description email soapinfo@mountainskysoap. com THE KALEIN HOSPICE Centre Society, based in Nelson British Columbia, is seeking an Executive Director, to work to create a hospice centre for the care of the terminally ill, and education and resources to the Boats STARCRAFT BOAT FOR Sale community at large. Please go to 2005 16 ft. aluminum Starcraft www.thekoop.ca to see the full bowrider with outboard 90 job description. Closing Sept 30. hsp mercury motor plus trail- stephanie.fischer@kaleinhospic er. Leather bucket seats, fish ecentre.com Home & Garden well, swim ladder great condition. Paid $30,000, selling for HAND POWERED GRAIN/ $15,000. Brand new dash and FLOUR grinder. Model is Family windshield. Great boat! no prob- Grain Mill, by Messerschmidt. lems. 250-352-9243. Excellent condition. $110 250352-6399 Garage Sales GRAND MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE Sale October 1st 102:00. Want it? We have it! 2920 Granite Road.
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More Classifieds next page! Misc. for Sale COMPUTERS FOR SALE, $30-$150, XP/Windows7 systems, email me for specs/prices, Jordan, Castlegar, 250-6083548, jokra79@gmail.com AWESOME MENS TRAIL BIKE! 2011 Giant Trancex2.Mint condition.$2800 new asking $1800. Call 250-229-4346 MTN. BICYCLES. 26” 16speed. 18” Shimano 6speed. Inline rollerskates, men’s 10+, knee& elbow pads. 250-352-6416 CANON REBEL XT with three lenses. Great condition. Asking $900 obo call 250-354-3033 for info LARGE, SANYO MICROWAVE oven, $25; large dog carrier,$75; Vacuum cleaner, $100. Call: 250352-6570. CASH FOR OLDER, new, dead, unused computers, laptops & parts (all post-2003) Jordan, Castlegar, 250-608-3548
Health & Fitness
WHILE B.C. HAS the lowest smoking rate in Canada at 14.9 per cent, there are approximately 550,000 British Columbians who smoke. An estimated 70 per cent of smokers in B.C. want to quit. Are you one of them? Offering one on one smoking cessation counseling. Call Wendy 250352-5245.
More Classifieds next page! Free Reader Classified Listings Reader classified ads are free for three weeks at no cost, 15 words or less. Limit 1 ad per phone number per week. Additional words are $0.25 each per week. Commercial and association classified advertising. is $5.00 for the first 15 words and $0.25 for each additional word for 3 weeks. This is payable by Visa/Master Card.
Bear Smart Tip: Feeding pets outside will attract bears. Store food and feed them indoors. Get Bear Smart info: eekbears@hotmail.com 250-359-6611 www.bearsmart.com
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HEATING OIL TANK 250 gallon good condition; older table saw, working condition: any offers. 250-352-5288
Misc. Wanted
WANTED: CANOE WITH PADDLES in good shape, not using yours much? We will buy it. 250-352-1806 WANTED: 4 TIRE RIMS 16 inches for Toyota truck; MUSICAL instruments for Mexican community band. 250-226-7865
AVAILABLE NOV.1, LARGE office or treatment space with storage. Located on Mill Street at the Women’s Centre. Shared photocopier and internet available.$400 per/mth. Call 250-352-9916 or email tasha@nelsonwomenscentre.com.
Rentals
BEAUTIFUL 2 BRM APARTMENT, Nelson: ground floor corner unit w/ deck, 2 bath, w/d, a/c, underground parking, storage unit, full gym, w/ view Music & Dance of the lake. INCLUDES heat & PAISTE SIGNATURE 13’ HI hot water, less than 3 yrs old. HATS: crisp/musical. look new/ Looking for mature tenant with mint condition. $249.00 ($700 refs.no smoking/pets. $1650/mo. new) 250 352 1157 Available Oct 1. 250-825-0114 Real Estate 1 BDRM APT, 3 blocks up from BRAND NEW, MODERN, 2 bed, Baker St. Nelson. w/d, n/s, n/p. 1 bath, 1000 square foot home $875./mo. References. Utilities on treed lot in Nelson. Bamboo included. 250-427-4414 flooring, 5 appliances, open floor WANT ROOMMATE FOR plan and large windows. 250- beautiful townhouse on water 505-5522 in Fairview(Nelson). Utilities
included. Heather 250-354-4445 or 250-551-2827 MONTHLY RENTAL SEPTEMBER through April in beautiful vacation home. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. $3,000 month 250-352-0508 UPHILL NELSON. 1 bdr walkout basement, newly renovated, Washer/ dryer, NS/NP, $700/mo + util. Oct 1. 250-352-6933 LARGE ROOM IN Blewett. Own entrance & shower, shared kitchen and laundry. Vegetarian Household. $450+ 250-3521376 2 DOWNTOWN NELSON storage lockers available immediately. 6X12X8h $95.00/month 250-352-6132 OPEN 1-BDRM LOFT. DOWNTOWN NELSON HERITAGE COMPLEX. Incl: Util., Parking, Furn. NS/NP. Health-conscious environment. 250-352-5757. NEW 1 BEDROOM Apt. 15 Min. to Nelson, view, patio, W/
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Rentals Wanted URGENT, WOMAN WITH pets needed to rent acreage away from road, house and/or land
Services MOVING VAN (10 ft.) available from Nelson to Vancouver September 28-30th, please contact 778-235-9983
Sports Equipment WOMAN MOUNTAIN BIKE, Rocky Mountain, 4 travel bags, 250$ obo 250-509-0031 SKI’S ROSSIGNOL BANDIT 165cm, Touring binding diamir, boots woman, collapsable pools, skins, like new, 300$ THULE FRONTIER SKI box for sale - great shape, carries 5 or 6 sets skis. $250 call 250-3521806
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