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Publisher’sOpinion - By Nelson Becker
Nelson reaches 10,230 people. We are still too small Nelson’s population has grown over 10% in the last five years, but it’s not enough. More people in Nelson means more money in circulation, more jobs and more diversity which will help Nelson thrive as a community.
We now stand at 10,230 people according to the Canadian Census. What would be the maximum number of people that could fit into Nelson? At full developement the estimated maximum number of Nelson residents
could be between 12,000 and 14,000 people. The population of Nelson must grow from the existing 10,000 so that we reach a threshold that would allow us to have the kind of facilities that we want.But growth should not just happen for
growths sake. Most people I know live in Nelson for the lifestyle. We have been very fortutae in attracting like minded people to our community; we must continue to do so so that any growth that does happen is supportive of our values.
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Kaslo avalanche fatality Submitted by the Nelson City Police On Friday February 3, 2012 at approximately 11:30 am, an avalanche occurred on Meadow Mountain near Kaslo, BC. A group of 8 - 9 skiers were part of a local wilderness skiing group business on Meadow Mountain when the avalanche occurred. One adult male was extricated from the snow and CPR performed by members of the group. Unfortunately, the male could not be revived. The deceased has been airlifted to the hospital in Nelson, BC.
The rest of the group, three staff and five to six skiers, appear fine. No other injuries have been reported. What, if any, direct involvement that the other skiers had with the avalanche is not known at this time. The name of the deceased is not being released, pending notification of next of kin. The B.C. Coroner’s Service and RCMP are continuing their investigation. Released by: S/Sgt. Dan SEIBEL Kootenay Boundary Regional Det. 250-354-5152
For the third year in a row, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is collaborating with local municipalities to deliver a Wood ����������������������������� Stove Exchange Rebate Program. The program offers residents a financial incentive to replace their old, inefficient wood stove with a new, cleaner-burning heating appliance. The RDCK is one of twelve organizations across BC to receive fund-
ing from the Province and the BC Lung Association to run a local wood stove exchange program. All RDCK electoral areas and municipalities have also committed ‘top-up’ funding, bringing the total value of each rebate to $350. 100 rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on the program, or for a copy of the rebate application, visit www.rdck. bc.ca/wood_stove.
EcoSociety and CBT keep Kokanee Creek open West Kootenay EcoSociety will open the doors of the Kokanee Creek Visitors Centre again this summer thanks to a $15,000 grant from the Columbia Basin Trust’s Environmental Initiatives Program. In 2011 EcoSociety partnered with BC Parks to operate the centre, with the support of the Friends of West Kootenay Parks. BC Parks made repairs, upgraded the floors and installed a coffee bar.
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Thanks to grants from the CBT, the Conservation Branch, Area E and Area F, more than 10,000 campers and residents visited the Centre for programs, presentations and films last summer. The Center will be open July 1 and will continue to offer many programs. Weekly schedules, volunteer opportunities, and more information will be posted at EcoSociety’s website: www. ecosociety.ca.
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CommunityNews Are there really more women than men in Nelson? dr. science Christine Humphries
I have frequently heard people commenting on the number of women compared to the number of men in Nelson. I checked the data from the 2001 census on the Statistics Canada website and found that, in 2001, there were 9,298 people living in Nelson, of which 47.4% were male and 52.6% female. The percentage of males and females for the entire population of British Columbia is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, confirming that Nelson’s population is slightly more female-rich than average. The census data is broken down into ages, however, and showed that in the zero to four year range there were 250 boys and only 210 girls in 2001. Worldwide, the sex ratio of births is 1.06 (the number of boys born divided by the numbers of girls born) because there are 106 boys born for every 100 girls born. A very
kind maternity nurse at Kootenay Lake Hospital counted the birth log book to give me an idea of the sex ratio in Nelson. She counted 420 births over a 16 month period from January 2005 to April 2006, with 226 baby boys (53.8%) and 194 baby girls (46.2%) giving a sex ratio of 1.16. So Nelson’s births seem to follow the worldwide trend of more boys than girls at birth. Therefore, the overall female rich population of Nelson is probably due to the other end of the age spectrum. Nelson is a retirement community and there are many more women than men in the “75-84 years” and the “85 and over” groups according to the 2001 census. This difference almost certainly reflects the difference in life expectancy between men (75 years) and women (81 years) in British Columbia. I hope you filled out your census so that we can continue to obtain fascinating information from this population data!
Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Christine Humphries, a molecular biologist
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Getting Over the Fear of Fundraising
Selkirk College’s Getting Over the Fear of Fundraising workshop is for someone with little training or experience who is faced with the daunting task of finding funding for an organization. A fun and interactive day-long workshop, Getting Over the Fear of Fundraising will help participants learn a variety of fundraising skills; from building confidence and enhancing fundraising skills, to understanding donor behaviour and motivations and creating strategic fundraising plans. For more information, please refer to the attachment of visit http://selkirk. ca/about/news/name-31672-en.php
Nelson Community Services Centre celebrates 40 years
Open House: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm #201 - 518 Lake Street Everyone is welcome to attend the open house to visit informally with the staff and board members of NCSC. Former NCSC employee, Heather Haake, will reflect on the early history of the organization and how it has evolved over the years. “We would love to welcome the community, fellow services providers as well as our former staff, board members and clients from the past four decades, who have all helped make NCSC what it is today,” said Executive Director, Lena Horswill.
Travis T. in the Kootenays, Wish You Were Here by Chris Rohrmoser
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Spring Break Art Camp 2012: Registration now open
Camp runs Monday, March 12 till Friday, March. 23 Oxygen Art Centre is Classes in Drama, thrilled to announce another Collage & Diorama Projects, two weeks of its popular Air-Dry Ceramics, Painting, Art Camps for Kids pro- Book Making and Mixed gramming during this year’s Media will be taught to all Spring Break. Students can age groups. Complete inforenroll for either one week or mation including schedules two, from March 12-16 and/ and Online Registration or March 19-23. There are can be found on Oxygen’s three age groups this year: website at: www.oxygenartages 5-6 from 9am to 10am, centre.org Or by Phone: ages 7-9 from 10.30am to 250 352 6322 Or by Email: 12.30pm and ages 10-12 info@oxygenartcentre.org from 1pm to 4pm. Or find us on FaceBook
Above image: Tanya Pixie Johnson, Record Keeper, Mixed media sculpture, 2011. Image to left: Barbara Maye, Ulme (detail), felled elm tree, 2009
Touchstones Nelson presents: Forest for the Trees Opening reception Friday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (members preview at 6:30 p.m.) at Touchstones Nelson Touchstones Nelson’s upcoming exhibition, Forest for the Trees, brings together four regional artists whose work explores our relationship with the natural landscape. The exhibition will include sculpture, installation, painting and photography. First Nations spiritual beliefs are explored in Barbara Maye’s investigation into the life stories
of trees and Tanya Pixie Johnson’s mixed media works which examine the cultural history of the Slocan River. Nadine Stefan’s constructed “habitat” and Ian Johnston’s reconstruction of a felled cherry tree reflect on our cultural perceptions of nature and our use of natural resources. A person who “can’t see the forest for the trees” focuses only on the details of what is right in front of them, rather than considering the bigger picture. This exhibition invites us to think about where we live and our connections and disconnections from nature. Everyone is welcome.
The History of Radio exhibit
Cartoon from the Nelson Daily News, July 25, 1922
The exhibit will run from February 4 to April 8, with an opening reception scheduled for Friday, Feb. 10, 7-9pm. at Touchstones Imagine gathering around Visitors will not only be the radio in the evening for able to see vintage radios, your favourite program instead amateur radio gear and other of a television? A new exhibit related items (both on loan at Touchstones Nelson, The from the Touchstones Nelson History of Radio in Nelson, permanent collection), but also remembers that time, when hear a sampling of “old time” radio was the center of news radio shows being played in and entertainment in most the gallery. For information homes. call 352.9813.
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Delhi to Dublin Saturday, Feb 18, 10 p.m. at the Spiritbar A live collaboration put together in 2006 as a oneoff performance piece for a club night in Vancouver called Delhi to Dublin was so well-received that requests for additional performances led to the official formation of Delhi 2 Dublin. “Not being able to fit into any specific genre allows the band to create whatever we like and not be judged for it. Our audience expects nothing less.” The band finds this advantageous for their live show as it enables them to create a flow to their sets much like a DJ would for the dance floor. “Audiences love to see a band transcending stereotypes and letting the music speak for itself”. The Delhi 2 Dublin crew are road warriors.
They have played major festivals in both Canada and the U.S. as well as such diverse events as SXSW in Austin, the Keelung City Ghost Festival in Taiwan and the 2012 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. They have become one of Canada’s most buzzedabout bands and 2011will only see them enhancing that reputation. After all, where else are you going to see a rocking fiddle players rocking out with a kiltwearing Korean flanked by two bouncing Bhangra percussionists and a vocalist who looks like he would be at home in a Bollywood music video? Tickets on sale now at the Hume Hotel front desk for $25 each
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Heavy Petal’s Valentines Burlesque Show
Tuesday, Feb. 14 8 p.m. show at 9 p.m. The SpiritBar Step right up ladies and gents. The Varie-tease is sure to please Scarlet Mary Rose & The Heavy Petal with comedy, music, strip-tease, drag, Burlesque bring you the 7th annual and the return of the boylesque! So folValentine’s Burlesque Caberet! Starring low the trail of feathers and glitter and A Kooky cast of Kootenay Sass, and come get your burlesque on. featuring Canadian Legend of Burlesque Tickets available at the Hume Hotel Ms.Judith Stein, the night will be sure to front desk $20 in advance, $25 at the knock more than just your socks off. door.
What’s happening at the Cedar Creek Cafe Daniel Sky Friday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. Folk/ pop musician Daniel Sky has caught the spirit of George Harrison/ Travelling Wilburys and Stealers Wheel. He has delivered on catchy cornucopia of ’70s style folk pop music.
Johnny Tornedo Saturday, Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. Steel worker by day, soulful blues musician by night. Johny Tornedo and his band are sure to keep you groovin’ with many new songs from their new CD titled Stormriders.
The Orchestral Savages
Arthur Funkarelli Friday, Feb. 17 at The Royal. Doors 9pm - $10 at the door Returning to the Royal stage are to catch a terrific band at the top of Canadian punk/funk legends Arthur their game. Headlining the evening Funkarelli. This show will be a hard with no opening act, expect a high rock litmus test for some of their energy show without compromise. most intense and focused material to Come early as there are no advanced date. This is a one night only chance ticket sales for this event.
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Slocan Valley based band, Orchestral Savages, are back by popular demand. Reservations are recommended! This could be a little on the louder side. There will also be a delicious Chinese inspired menu offered for this occasion. *Admission to all three above shows is a donation taken at the door
Unplugged sessions at Ellison’s Cafe Saturday, Feb. 11 at Ellison’s Market & Cafe Opening the Unplugged Sessions open stage hosts who now host four at noon is Highly Strung, and so they per week. They will be covering tradishould be! 20 sweetly plucked strings tional, classic and modern hits as well that resonate with an eclectic mix of as working in some original material. folk music from around the world augClosing act is touring singer/songmented by an unusual twist on some writer and storyteller Daniel Sky. With hard rock numbers and pithy wit and his honey rasped voice and an electribanter, humour and harmonies. fying pulse on stage, his music is an Next up is Do’ N Notes, composed infusion of a melodic pop sensibility of Tracy and Estevan, our popular local and rock and roll soul. www.facebook.com/pages/Ellisons-Cafe-Acoustic-Unplugged-Sessions/134317453293369
Daniel Sky will be playing at both The Cedar Creek Cafe on Friday at 6 p.m. and Ellison’s Cafe on Saturday at noon
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Do you think that Nelson’s population has gotten too big? click here www.surveymonkey.com/s/Nelsons_Population Last week’s survey responses
What should be done with the amenity areas? 15% say leave them the way they are, 69% say add many more benches and make improvements and 16% say remove the amenity areas entirely I think the amenity areas should be expanded, with more benches and places to sit around. It is free public spaces that make a city become a community, rather than a commercial area. It is really important to the spirit of a community and therefore also really benefits the businesses also. When traveling in Latin America it is one of the things that I always notice positively, the presence of lots of public loitering spaces. It always reminds me that I wish we had more too. thanks, Saria REMOVING the amenity areas completely is a terrible idea. They should be modified so that people feel more comfortable and are more inclined to enjoy Baker Street! I think opening up the amenity areas more, adding more benches, and creating a smoke free environment is how we can improve these areas for everyone to enjoy. NO Smoking and Classical Music playing THE amenity areas help to make Baker Street as unique as it is. I’d even like the street to become a pedestrian mall, but that might not be fair to merchants.
WE need more benches! When I was working downtown over the summer I would have loved to take my lunch outside, but found my options limited. Nelson is a unique and close community, and we need to make choices that reflect that. LEAVE it the way it is. If you don’t like the look of the people sitting on the benches, don’t look at them. If they bother you, call the police. NO smoking I am now a senior, I have enjoyed the amenity areas for years and wish to continue to do so. It would be a step backward to remove them for a few more parking spaces. Further, I have never been put off or intimidated by the colourful folks that congregate there. Nor does their presence dissaude me from shopping in the stores on Baker St. I find the lack of both tolerance for diversity and the absence of compassion for others very disheartening. MAKE it all parking, no one can hang out there, so the people will move on.
FIRST they came for the dogs, and I didn’t speak out because I wasn’t a dog owner. Then they came for the hacky sackers, and I didn’t speak out because I cannot balance a ball and they were sometimes in my way. Then they came for the pigeons and buskers, and I didn’t speak out but I now try to slow down and enjoy a song and actually notice nature. Then they came for the amenity areas, under the big bird filled tree, and I didn’t speak out because I rarely have time to use them so why should anyone else. After all, who needs the birds or human interaction or nature why don’t we just shop online and avoid all the hassle of going downtown altogether! It’s time we all speak out. I want a vibrant local business scene and thriving local economy but not if it makes us into a bunch of loonies afraid and banning both nature and human interaction. With thanks to Pastor Martin Niemöller LEAVE them the way they are. They serve their purpose well. The problem is intimidating panhandlers and street people. There’s nothing wrong with the street furniture
IF there are problems, deal with the real problems and don’t throw more $ at a capitol project removal. The “problem” will just move elsewhere if it is not identified and discussed and options presented. WELL Stated Nelson, it does seem that the homeless panhandling loiterers have a strategic advantage on the small number of seats over the (more desirable) tourists, downtown workers and commuters BAKER street should become a walking mall. Particularly the area between Stanley and Josephine streets. Lots of benches, trees, flower beds, places for ALL people to congregate. This is a community- not just a block of businesses for people with money. THIS is not a problem... just discrimination against the poor. Nelson is turning into a place only for the rich and thus will lose why people love the place - arts and diversity. THE treed and pedestrian orientation of Baker Street makes a great “downtown” to visit ---- improve them problem
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Survey results for: What should be done with the amenity areas? PRETTY much all of the rest of the world lives outdoors, poplulations gather in village squares, zocolos, parks and streets. It is such a great way to interact with people who are not family or friends, to share ideas and opinions. WITH proper benches throughout the downtown core, this will increase the flow of people. Also, it,s about education. A number of restuarants have sidewalk patios in the summer, and these also interfere with the ability to walk along Baker Street. But at the same time, add interest and a culture to the downtown core in the summer. Baker Street should become a one way street to allow for more amenity and patio areas. PEOPLE have the right to gather, we do not have the right to discriminate who those people are, the streets are public. I think we have an excellent opportunity to create a solution to two vexing problems at once by permitting pet owners to allow their vicious dogs to run free on Baker Street, attacking and chasing away the sofflaw loiterers while filling the so-called “amenity areas” with poop. IT seems to me this area is used for smoking, asking for money and over all loitering. THE areas should be non smoking, and possibly have signs posted stating, ‘Please share this space with others by limiting your time here to 30 minutes’ IF there is any way to keep them as green as possible that maintains another “flavour” of our beautiful city.
I do not think angry people should take them over...It is not the place for protests. They are there for everyone’s’ enjoyment and protestors ruin it for others who want a place to take in some sun and hang out... The taxpayer is paying too much for upkeep and policing of these areas. This town needs more parking spaces. I agree completely with the idea to get rid of the islands to allow more people to use the spaces. Maybe ADD CHESS TABLES ?! I think removing the concrete between sidewalk and the area would be fantastic - create more openness and accessibility. Plant a tree or two in the sidewalk instead less of a barrier and more of beauty. Baker Street is starting to look a little too bare... trees coming down and not being replaced. WE must not give in to the current impulse to remove public spaces from our communities. Businesses must learn to share space with everyone else. MAKE most of Baker street pedestrian only. NELSON’S opinion is the same as mine. Let’s make this town more relaxing and welcoming to visit Baker St. and not so “up tight”. AND the Express ought to be published and in print and distributed...one way or another. I’m voting for that! BE tolerant and respectful of others PEOPLE need to get over their judgements, stop watching the news, and start talking to the folks who “occupy” the amenity areas, you may learm something.
PLANTS are important for air quality and beautification but should be chosen with utmost care - hardy, evergreen, but soft (not oregon grape), plants would be best. Consideration of ease of upkeep needs to be taken. Also sun exposure - I would much rather sit in the sunshine! Though in the heat of summer shade is nice... LEAVE the trees and plants. Change the areas to non-smoking. THESE amenity areas are being treated like wastelands, if the city has an amenity, it should be looked after and maintained, like a park, as this is what it really is, a small tiny park in the street. Take out the island feature between the sidewalk and the alcove so that the area is an open space, and add more seating. The value of the amenity far far outweighs a few extra metered parking spaces; good grief what a backward step that would be! REMOVE islands to increase sidewalk flow; remove gates/fences at current amenity areas; enhance Baker Street with professionnaly designed and carefully placed flower baskets/planters; place public art at strategic corners to enhance overall cityscape. THE benches and the trees should all be left as they are. They are a part of Baker Street and what makes Nelson unique! I have never felt uncomfortable to have a seat in these amenity areas, even with my young children present. In fact, I want them to learn that we are all people - the same - although we may appear to be different.
AS a retired 66 year old I find it convenient to stop and rest with my packages and restore some energy. I have never encountered any more “aggressiveness” than anywhere else. In fact the bus stop at Ward/Baker is worse. The majority of people using these spots are more than willing to share the space and converse politely. Don’t we have enough things in Nelson that are slowly diminishing??? BY adding more benches and making not only the amenity area non-smoking but the whole Baker Street smoke-free that would resolve the main problem of “keeping undesirable individuals from occupying the place”. It is highly unpleasant and intrusive to walk downtown or while eating on a resto-terrasse and have to be hit by the cigarette smoke of someone walking in front or passing by or standing there. THEY didn’t work in Vancouver but Nelson didn’t take note and wasted money with thier installation and now we have to waste more taxes to remove them, We have to learn from others mistakes and not make them all ourselves. MAKE Baker a one-way street and provide angle parking. I think there should be many more benches, and even tables where people can have their lunch. The improvements should be part of a larger move to create a pedestrian-only walkway for several blocks of Baker St. (excepting commercial deliveries, disabled parking, public transit, and emergency vehicles, of course). These are extremely success-
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Survey results for: What should be done with the amenity areas? ful in many parts of the world, and increase the retail trade for businesses along the pedestrian mall, enhance a city’s image, and reduce noise and air pollution. (See: http://www. culturechange.org/issue14/ pedestrianmall.html) I think it’s wonderful that people who don’t have a nice, comfortable home to hang out in and socialize have a nice, comfortable space to hang out in on Baker St. Everyone from every social and economic strata deserves nice amenity areas. BUSINESSES do not own the streets. Businesses do not own the sidewalk. The city is everybody’s even those who look and live differently. SENIORS should walk downtown and visit one another in the amenity areas. That will chase away the scary denisons of the streets. I dislike loiterers blocking the sidewalks, whether at the amenity areas or elsewhere. I agree with removing the island parts of the amenity areas and opening them up... it would make it more inviting for a varied mix of people and add some nice benches. REMOVE the divider island, plant a shade tree, make them non-smoking, more benches around the perimeter PALM Springs and other areas who thrive on quality pedestrian traffic and appeal are “very quick” to deal with undesirables who pose a “negative” image to the general public. I’m tired of the ballant attitude of the local “ne’er do goods” in the downtown quarters. I’ve taken my local shopping out of town, which is a shame when one would like to support local business and trade......in a dignified manner.
AS previously stated, implement a bylaw to ban smoking in these areas punishable by fines (and actually enforce it). As well, part of the problem is heavy use of language that deters/intimidates tourists or families (people with children). The latter is extremely annoying and only adds to the fuel of the taxpayers getting tired of hosting so many transients that have a complete lack of respect in these public spaces (spitting, swearing, other inapropriate pubic behaviour).....their lack of understanding these very basic public courtesies is what drives most residents to become prejudice/biased towards them. If they can’t figure this out (and apparently they can’t) then I feel absolutely no sympathy/empathy for them. MORE Police presence is mandatory so that all walks of people can enjoy the amenity areas. More benches so that the elderly can join others their age, the youth of Nelson and of course our Fringe element. They have a bad rap for a reason, they do act/behave aggressively towards others, and I personally don’t feel threatened, but others of my same age, in my 60’s,wouldn’t sit side by side. Green space is a calming element as well. Diversity is our strength, Tolerance our hope, Patience our Friend. I would love to see the ‘trees replanted’ on Baker St. in front of the Main St Diner area. That area looks so bare now . THEY are there to build community! Open up the area but don’t remove the green-trees, they are good company.
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Fishheads and Flowers Flowers to the walkers who respect the ski tracks on the BNR. You make life wonderful for the hundreds of skiers who use the trail for fresh air, good exercise and safe skiing Signed: Happy skier Fishheads to the ‘doggone’ City Council for NOT being courageous and taking the initiative in re-visiting the downtown dog bylaw. Signed: Dog-Gone Dog Friend Fish Heads to the young mother who let her child play with his bare hands in the bins of bulk foods as if they were miniature sand boxes, then just smooth it over, close the lid and say, “Come on love, we’re not getting that today.” Signed: immune compromised Fish Heads to those who don’t pick up after their dogs at Kokanee Creek Park. The snow only covers the poo - it doesn’t make it magically go away! Signed: Winter Beach Walker
Fish Heads to the many “mature” adults who use the coffee tables in the Chahko Mika Mall as foot rests for their filthy shoes and boots. People eat there -- smarten up!!!! Signed: incredulous onlooker Fish Heads to the female driver who was speeding down Baker St. on Friday afternoon, didn’t stop or even slow down for us in the crosswalk, and was too busy on her cell phone to notice anything. You just about hit us. Signed: Shaking and frustrated Fish Heads to the store that allows large untrained unleashed dog owners (along with their large untrained unleashed dog) to run free and wild in the store. Signed: Disgusted expatron Fish Heads to whom ever smashed my car window at the ski hill on monday, thanks for not leaving a note. It ruined a perfect day at the hill. Signed: Disgruntaled
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2011 - A federal year in review - Part 1
The past year has been a challenging one for many of us. It was difficult for those of us in my party and for many Canadians to lose such a principled leader as Jack Layton. However, life goes on as we work to try and build the country that Jack envisioned. As a re-elected MP it has been refreshing to work with the new crop of Orange Wave MPs in my party, especially the youth. Their energy and passion has been an inspiration to all of us in Opposition dur-
ing this current Parliament. Canadians holding US dual It has also been a plea- citizenship to report their sure for me to work with financial assets to the US Elizabeth May, who seconded government, under the threat my Private Member’s Bill to of heavy penalties. We have create a Department of Peace. been working with the govAs discussions continue on ernment to try and resolve this the renewal of the Columbia issue. The Americans have River Treaty, I plan to work made gestures indicating that closely with David Wilkes, they are backing down on the newly elected MP for their threat of heavy penalKootenay-Columbia to ensure ties, in some cases, but are Basin residents’ interests are not willing to change their put first. As well, I have given requirements. my full support for a Private In general, I would say Member’s Bill of Dan Albas, that it has been extremely difMP for Okanagan-Coquihalla, ficult trying to work under the which would allow citizens to current federal Conservative Difficulty Level - Easy Difficulty Level Medium bring wine purchased at local -majority government. wineries across interprovin- Whether at Committee or in cial borders. the House, they have limited One issue that has taken debate and rammed through much attention this past year legislation at an unprecedenthas been the requirement of ed rate.
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It doesn’t matter, for example, what lawyers, judges and American legislators have said in regard to the Omnibus Crime Bill (C10). The Conservatives have passed legislation that will put more people in prison, and strain federal and provincial budgets, in spite of the fact that our crime rate is going down and that this approach has failed in the U.S. Another ideological move has seen the Conservative government gut the Canadian Wheat Board, without allowing farmers to have a say in sk9M000438 the future of whatsk9E00042 is supposed to be a farmer-controlled organization. I will continue this federal review of 2011 in my next column.
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John Kabatoff
Born March 31, 1929 - passed away January 27, 2012. It is with great sadness Hannah Kabatoff. Family, friends and that we announce the passing of our dear Father, John neighbours were very imporKabatoff. John was born tant to John. Together, John in Thrums, B.C., the eldest and Vera welcomed all, with of four to John and Annie warm hospitality, into their Kabatoff. He was raised home. It gave John great on a “Market Garden” farm pleasure to share fruits and where he developed, in his vegetables from his farm. youth, his lifelong love of Recently, John became a bit more forgetful but he still gardening. John was known for met each new day with good his love of the outdoors - humor, a positive outlook mushroom and huckleberry and great appreciation for picking, fishing, hunting and Vera’s loving care. The family would like to especially taking care of his hobby farm in Blewett. John thank the third floor nurses spent his working years in at Kootenay Lake Hospital the wood industry. He was for the compassionate care in charge of lumber ship- and kindness provided to our ments at Kootenay Forests father. Many heartfelt thanks Products Sawmill and he also to Dr. Edmonds for caring for worked as a logger with his our father over many years. A memorial service will brother in law, Pete Planden. John is survived by his be held at the Thompson loving wife, Vera. They Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. were a team supporting one on Thursday, February 2 and another for 61 years. John a luncheon will be held at the is also survived by his son, Hume Hotel following the Andrew Kabatoff ( Heather service. As an expression of ) of Thrums and his two daughters, Gloria ( Tim sympathy, family and friends Beecham ) and Valerie ( may make a donation to the John Yowek ) from Nelson Alzheimer’s Society or the and 8 grandchildren: Helen, Cancer Society. Funeral Nick, Dustin, Katy Kabatoff, arrangements are under the Cassie and Glenda Beecham, direction of the Thompson Thomas and Tara Yowek and Funeral Home. On-line con4 great grandchildren, Kaleb dolences may be expressed and Jon Price, Roberta and at www.thompsonsfs.ca.
William David MacDonald
It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of David MacDonald on January 30, 2012. David was born in Phoenix, BC, on January 2, 1918 to William Russell and Maggie Johnstone MacDonald. At an early age, in 1924, he moved to Bonnington, BC, where his father was employed in the construction of the West Kootenay Power and Light Co. dams. He spent his school years living in the company village of West Kootenay Power and Light Co. In 1940 he enlisted in the Canadian army and was deployed overseas to Scotland, where he met and married Henrietta Kellie. After the war, and his discharge David and Henrietta (Rita) moved to the Kootenay area. He became re-employed by West Kootenay Power and Light Co. (now Fortis). He lived in Bonnington until his retirement in 1977, when he and Rita moved to Nelson, where he resided until his death. He is survived by his wife, Henrietta (Rita) of Mountain
Lake Senior Home, in Nelson; sister – M.E. (Betty) Ridge, Nelson, BC; brothers – Gordon (Buz) MacDonald (Norma) Castlegar, BC, Allan MacDonald (Mary), Nelson, BC as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father and mother and a brother, Roy MacDonald. Dave was well known for his quick wit. He had a wealth of knowledge of the Kootenay area, both past and present. He was always eager to share this knowledge with all. He was very interested in current events, and often wrote letters and poems, voicing his views, to politicians and newspapers. The lucky ones received a ‘one of a kind’ diarama, created by Dave, to graphically express his views. No funeral, by request. Anyone wishing to make a donation in Dave’s memory may do so to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca
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Live music
liveattheroyal and at the door Thurs. Feb. 16 Doors 6:30pm Come dine and Shane Phillips live at the Spiritbar. Haruna Bandit and Troll 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are dance your Valentine to the sounds Fingers! the Royal - Doors 9pm available at the Hume front or $20 of Bessie and The Back Eddies. - $5 at the door - This is going Dinner set at 7:15. at the door. to be an exciting night of new Sun. Feb. 12 music and dance floor fun! Daniel Sky, 6 p.m. at the Cedar Niko at the Hume Library Creek Cafe in Winlaw. Folk/ pop Kiyo Elkuf and friends at the musician. Admission to show by Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 donation Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar and p.m. Fri. Feb. 17 Ash Grunwald w/ In Medias Grill. 9p.m. Res. The Royal - Tickets $15 Mon. Feb. 13 Arthur Funkarelli. The Royal. available at The Royal, Urban Sarah & Rich at the Library Doors 9pm - $10 at the doorLegends and www.liveattheroyal. Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m. Canadian punk/funk legends com - Doors 8pm - The Australian Arthur Funkarelli for an eveExTues. Feb. 14 music award winner, radio DJ and pect a high energy show withone man blues singer/songwriter/ Heavy Petal Burlesque out compromise. Come early guitar extrordinaire from the land Valentine’s Show. The Spiritbar. as there are no advanced ticket down under is on a Canadian tour 8 p.m. The Varie-tease is sure to sales for this event. and will be bringing his popular please with comedy, music, stripAll Request DJ. Finley’s Irish roots and blues. tease, drag, and the return of the Bar and Grill All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish boylesque! So follow the trail of Local DJ duo of Joel West feathers and glitter and come get Bar and Grill your burlesque on! tix available & Ryan Wells at the Spiritbar. Sat. Feb. 11 at the Hume Hotel 20$ in advance They will be playing their own style of disco, house, booty, South Rakkas Crew (Mad 25$ at the door Decent|Florida)w/MC Tucan The Orchestral Savages. 6:30 electric and bass and every(Jamaica)+Duubconcious at the p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Cedar thing in between. Come supSpiritbar. South Rakkas have Creek Cafe. This is a live loud port your local DJ! Only 5 at been described as rugged dance- band. There will also be chinese the door... hall, shameless pop, hipster elec- food on the menu. Sat. Feb. 18 tro bangers, rude dubstep and The Breakmen w/ Ty West Cliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. Dubconscious takes influence Trio. The Royal. Doors 8pm The Library Lounge from jungle and drum and bass. Tickets $12 in advance / $15 Ticket are $15 available at the Deeps, Sturdy, Mr. B & day of show available at The Hume front desk. EarthTone. The RoyalDoors 9pm Royal, Urban Legends and Johnny Tornedo, 6 p.m. at the - Special Valentine’s Day edition liveattheroyal.com Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw. Steel of the Magic Bus for ya. Dress in Delhi 2 Dublin @ Spiritbar. worker by day, soulful blues musi- your favourite pink gear and come cian by night. Admission to show and get your dance on! As always, 10 p.m. This is one of the most high energy DJ sets out there. no cover. is by donation. Tickets available at the Hume Wed. Feb. 15 Highly Strung, Do ‘N Notes Hotel front desk. $25 and Daniel Sky at Ellison’s Cafe Variety Shows w/ Estevan and Sun. Feb. 19 Acoustic Unplugged Sessions, 12-3 Tracy Lynn. The Royal. 8:30 p.m. Niko at the Hume Library Bessie and the Back Eddies . Come to listen, come to play! The Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. stage is open. The Royal- Tickets $12 or $22 and Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar that includes dinner. Tickets are Paul Landsberg at the Library available at Urban Legends, www. Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. and Grill. 9p.m.
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STOP Northern Gateway Pipeline. The Royal. This is a free event happening FEB 19, noon until 5pm. There will be speakers from the Eco Society, movies through out the day, prize giveaways and Rafferty Funksmith will be playing some music as well. And you are ALL welcome as we will have an all ages section in our front entrance area. Please come and let your voice be heard!
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Sarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m.
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Cliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. The Library Lounge
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The Canadian Doukhobor Society invites you to attend our Carnaval d’hiver. Family annual Day of Love Celebration Outside winter games. Celebrate at Tarry’s Hall, 11 a.m. 250French Canadian Culture. Enjoy 428-4419 cabane à sucre. 7p.m. to 9p.m. Tues. Feb. 14 at Trafalgar school grounds. Nelson Community Services The History of Radio exhibit Centre Celebrates 40 Years opening. Opening reception Serving Nelson area. Open scheduled for Friday, February House 3:30 pm toand 5:30 pm #201 10, 7-9pm. Touchstones Nelson - 518 Lake Street is located at 502 Vernon Street. Thurs. Feb. 16 Forest for the Trees exhibit West Kootenay Journal 2nd opening reception. Touchstones Nelson 7-9 p.m. (members pre- Edition Book Launch and reading at Booksmyth, 12-1pm. view at 6:30). Fri. Feb. 17 The Canadian Fliks Fest at the Capitol Theatre. For times and Mount Sentinel School presall shows visit www.fliks.ca. ents: Pride and Prejudice at the CBT’s Community Liasons are Capitol Theatre. Tickets $11 and hosting free grant writing work- $12.Sat. Feb. 18 shops. 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Outdoor Art Making. Kokanee Nelson Selkirk College, Silver Creek Park. Please register King Campus. To register call Judith 250.352.6346 250-354-3220 Sat. Feb. 18
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Kootenay Cup Race #4. Start time 11:00 a.m Nelson Nordic Ski Club-Apex Trailhead. For more information call 250-8259262 The Canadian Fliks Fest at the Capitol Theatre. For times and all shows visit www.fliks. ca. Children’s craft and tea party. 9 a.m. to noon at the Nelson United Church. Admission is $10 for ages 3-10
Love the Rts Celebration - 25 year anniversary Slocan Valley Community Arts Council. Masquerade, music, art, performers, food and drink! Vallican Whole 7 - 10pm. Free admission! slocanvalleyarts.ca 250-226-7445 Mount Sentinel School presents: Pride and Prejudice at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets $11 and $12.
Sun. Feb. 19
Mount Sentinel School presents: Pride and Prejudice at the Touchstones Nelson’s Winter Capitol Theatre. Tickets $11 and Family Fair. Noon to 4 p.m. $12. Touchstones Nelson. Admission The West Kootenay Kennel by donation Club is hosting a Canine Good Slocan Community Forest gets Neighbour Trial on Sunday, 25 year license celebration. Noon February 19, 2012 at the - 5pm at Valley View Golf Club: Castlegar Community Complex 6937 HWY 6 Appledale from 2 - 4pm
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ongoing events
Wednesdays
Alzheimers/ Dementia Caregiver support group meetings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or email Lhoskin@alzheimerbc.org for more info. Nelson Women’s Centre Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916 Darts at the Nelson Legion. 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727 Girls’ Night with Margaret-Ann at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-3525656 Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. From 1200 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. www. nelsonelderabuseprevention.org or phone 250-352-6000
Thursdays
Skate Lessons at the Youth Centre Toastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www. toastmasters.or Nelson Women’s Centre. Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916 Acupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250505-7248
Fridays
Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362
Saturdays
Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727 The Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936
Sundays
St. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308
Nelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822 Cribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727 Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. All are welcome. 250-3522515 Quaker Meeting 2nd Sunday of each month 723 Ward St. Upstairs. 10a.m. Everyone welcome. Texas Hold’em Poker at the Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Last Sunday of every month. 250-3527727
Mondays
Scottish Country dancing 7 to 9 pm at the Central School Gym, 811 Stanley Street. For more info contact Kathy at 359-7545 or June at 352-1836. Pool Table Nights, Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-3526892
Tuesdays
Nelson’s Parkinson Support Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 1:30 pm at 701 Gordon Road (in Christie Lee Hall). Contact Bob at 250-2292272. Breast Cancer Support Group. Community First Health Coop, 518 Lake St. Noon on every 4th Tuesday. Alice 250-3526223Nadine 250-359-7777 Belly Dancing with Ashala. at The Youth Centre. 8-12 yrs, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 13-19 yrs, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250352-5656 Skate Yoga at the Youth Centre. 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656
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FARMER’S MARKET/MOVIE. FEBRUARY 2nd, 5:308:00pm. Salmo Youth Centre. Dinner, Market, Documentary “Vanishing of the Bees”. salm ovalleyfarmersmarket@gmail. com SALMO VALLEY FARMERS Market accepting bids from certified builders for covered music stage salmovalleyfarme rsmarket@gmail.com 250-3572451 SUNSHINE DRIVE CD Release Party at The Royal on February 4th. No Cover Charge.
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S A LVA D O R DALI CHRIST Plate Sterling Silver (10.476oz) in Box #02209 email for photo cltmoser@yahoo.ca $2200. INTERESTED IN LEARNING Encaustic Painting? Contact Artist Ronda Wood, 250-4894201. COLLECTING MILK, AND juice jugs or tetra packs, plastic lids for a kids art project. Judith_ robertson@hotmail.com “WOMEN WITHOUT SHADOWS”, poetry by Nelson author, available now at Otter Books and Booksmyth $10.95
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SINGLE BED WITH large draws Striped fabric from UK Hardly used $450 250-352-0508 SLATE/IRON TABLES SET OF three, Console, Coffee and Side $1,000 (cost 3,500) Phone250Child Care 352-0508 SEEKING IN-HOME CHILD ANTIQUE 3/4 SIZE white enamel care in Blewett for 2 young bed frame and mattress, great for children, one day per week. girl’s room, $150. 250-354-4342. Call 250-352-3440. 01’ NISSAN PATHFINDER LE 4X4: New winter tires, heated leather seats, hitch, plus more. 179,000kms, $10,000, 778986-4132 or 250-354-4594
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I’M LOOKING FOR a full dump truck load of cow manure. Barry @ 250-229-4671 WORMY CHERRIES? DON’T want to use poison? Don’t cut down your tree, use a Kootenay Cover instead. Grow perfect cherries every year without any poison. Check out www.kootenaycovers.com or contact mroberts@kootenaycovers.com
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GOOD QUALITY HIGH chair for sale, $50. Converts to desk and chair. Call 250-352-3440.
Education CLEARHEARTBODYWORK. COM EVENING CLASSES start Feb 21st, Bodywork, Acupressure, Anatomy. Contact Heather 250-505-5083
Events
ART THERAPY AND Dream Work Tuesdays 6:30 to 8:30 pm Jan31-Mar6 6 evening series: $150.00 www.kutenaiarttherapy.com ART THERAPY GROUP offered for caregivers with loss and grief Monday 9:30-11:30 Jan30-Mar5 $150.00 www. Automotive-Cars kutenaiarttherapy.com OPEN FAMILY STUDIO! Come 97’ SUBARU OUTBACK: AWD, and make art. Saturdays 1-4 By Leather, AC, powerlocks/win- Donation. Kutenai Art Therapy dows, new brakes, timing belt. Institute. Summer tires/rims. $3500.00. BINGO. TUES. JAN. 24th. 250-353-2835. 7-10p.m. Harrop Hall 6066 10’ FORD FOCUS SE Sedan Mcconnel rd. Free admission. - $14,500obo. 13,800kms. Info, 250-229-5370 Sports appearance. Fuel effiFREE cient. Priced to sell. 25082534 27/2505511844 18 IN. TV....WORKS great. you 05’ PONTIAC WAVE Sedan pick up. 250-352-1853 Hatchback Std everything. Km STACKS OF AVIATION maga95,582 $5500 Ph250 352 9371 zines. Mostly British. 1970 Excellent condition 2000 250-354-1586
Proud parents Katherine Pettit and Stefano Bozzi are pleased to announce the birth of their son Cedric Carlo Bozzi, born on November 16, 2011, weighing 8 pounds 11 ounces. Thank you to Lily Mayall our amazing friend and doula, and Michelle Camera, our supportive and caring midwife. Thank you also to the doctors and nurses at Kootenay Lake Hospital for their kindness.
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OLD WHITE FRIDGE. It works. Misc. Wanted $50 OBO Kaslo. You pick up LOOKING FOR 12 sheets of 250-353-7680 used 3/4 plywood for a sub Help Wanted floor ph. 250-399-4439 KSCL IS LOOKING for someone to do homeshare with an BINDINGS FOR SIZE 5 snowindividual with developmental board boot wanted - novice disabilities in his home. The snowboarder on Rossignol homeshare provider would be board. 250-825-0188 living 24-7 in his home. This FREE COUCHES, CHAIRS, contract would include respite COFFEE tables,lamps,rugs for money, and daytime staffing a waiting area. Empty baby hours at 5 hours a day 5 days food jars and art supplies. 250a week. Anyone interested 352-2264 please contact KSCL by email WANTED: X-COUNTRY at bigbykscl@telus.net, or fax EQUIPMENT, size 8-9 boots, at 250-352-0866. 180cm, good quality figure Lost & Found skates, size 8 1/2. 250-352LOST FROM 6 mile. sheppherd/ 6154 husky,grey/black (Havoc). bor- WA N T E D : ROOF der collie/sheppherd, black/ CROSSBARS, ski box/rack, white, 1 1/2 blue eyes (Harley) and/or tow package for 2005 please call 365 5025 Subaru Forrester. Thanks! 250Misc. for Sale 352-0011 Music & Dance STOVE (KITCHEN) - EnterpriseAntique. Electric/Wood. Good PEDAL STEEL GUITARIST working condition. $75.00 250looking to play with others: 226-7146 Country-Rock-JamBand. WOMEN’S STEEL-TOED Nelson mmtnsong@telus.net SHOES, certified, size 8. Nearly new, only $35. 250- or 250-354-1412. SMALL UPRIGHT PIANO in 229-4093 UTILITY TRAILER 100.00 and great condition, appraised garage door openers 2 offers $1700, asking $1200 OBO. 250-354-4342 eves. no remote 250-352-2902 Other TWO DAY TICKETS to Silver Star or Big White, $75 ART THERAPY FOR individueach(face value)OBO. 250- als living with life threatening 354-4342 eves. illness Tuesdays 1-3 Jan 31VIOLIN, 1/4 SIZE, with case, Mar-6 $150.00 www.kutena$100. Riedell figure skates size iarttherapy.com 3, $80. 250-352-6154 ASSORTED COLLECTIBLE ASTROLOGY AT MARKET CHERISHED Teddies for sale. Wed and Sat at The Nelson Trading Company (corner of Call 250-551-1855 SHAW DIRECT RECEIVER Ward and Stanley). Look for mod.DSR-410 $75.00 Queen Virginia water bed,complete, waveless I AM ART. 402 Baker, Nelson, mattress $195.00 Ph. Ken 250- BC. Crystals, gems, artwork. 352-0136 Lawrence 530-505-5771
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SUNNY 2BED CHARACTER Suite in Uphill. Private veranda, PUREBRED REGISTERED spacious kitchen/pantry, hardSAANEN goats for sale. wood floors, clawtub. $900+utilBreeding bucks, bred does and yearlings. Contact 403-337- ities. solsticemountain@me. com 2496. Rentals REG. TINY TOY Poodle Commercial available at stud. reply partipoodles@shaw.ca FABULOUS TWO STORY Rentals shop 24’ X 30” at 6 mile in 2 BDRM WALKOUT basement a rural setting. Woodstove. suite, sunny Beasley, infloor Suitable for storage, artisan, concrete heat, including power craftsman....no living space. heat 250-352-3559 250-825-4141. $500/month. UNIQUE, JUST RENOVATED References Required. 3br/2bath house, super central SHARED OFFICE SPACE location, w&d, dw. $1350/m + available in Winlaw for February Util, email: sderkx@gmail.com 1st. Long term preferred. Call 2-BEDROOM CHARACTER 250-226-7166 Rentals Wanted APARTMENT on Salt Spring available from March 10-23 RELIABLE, PROFESSIONAL for $300 ph.250-538-0086, COUPLE looking for summer t_lester@yahoo.com housesitting opportunity or VILLA ROOM FOR rent. $550/ month plus utilities. Owner cottage, lakeside rental Junelives there too. Call Brady 250- September. 250-588-1458 Shared Accom. 354-8404 TWO BEDROOM SUITE in ROOM FOR RENT YMIR: Until Rosemont. Private patio, laun- June, 20 mins from Nelson dry, lots of parking and stor- towards Whitewater, $425/mo., age, quiet building. $860 plus electrical. Phone or text 250- inclusive. 250-357-0050. ROOM FOR RENT $450.00 352-6849 LOVELY, SPACIOUS 2 BR apt month. Longbeach rd. Good available in Silverton immedi- bus access. Internet/cable/utiliately. Seeking non-smoking & ties. Furnished with futon bed, responsible tenants. Call 250- dresser, table, T.V. Three other 358-2177 adults. 250 229-4346 2 BDRM DAYLIGHT bsmnt Sports Equipment suite sunny Beasley $1275 including heat and lights March COMPLETE SCUBA DIVE equipment for sale. Tank, regu1 Darryl 250-352-3559 BEAUTIFUL 3BDRM HOUSE. lator, 2nd, mask, wetsuit, hood Short term rental Feb. 10 - 25 etc. 250-226-7397. $1800 & March 12 - April 12. $700/ Work Wanted week. 250-354-1460. LOVELY, PRIVATE SPACE for CERTIFIED WORK SAFE BC session, work, class. 14’ X 20’. OFA Level III looking for volun$30 day. Washroom, in-floor teer experience. Please conheat. 250-354-1460. tact - dmbear@live.ca