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Friday, May 18, 2012 Vol. 2, No. 12
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(L-R) Jim Robertson, Chris Holland, Charlie Bunce, John Kazakoff, Walter Laurie and Rudy Boates are in front of the restored Car #23, which had its first run in 1906 in Nelson. The Streetcar Society is always looking for volunteers (men, women, drivers and mechanics.)
Streetcar #23 rolls out for its 20th Season in Nelson Streetcar opening Nelson BC, Monday, May 21. The Tramway Society is rolling out Streetcar #23 this May Long Weekend. The Trolley will run on weekends until mid-June and then will be running seven days a week. The 2012 season is also a milestone as the society has been in operation for 20 years. A strong group of volunteers with a train full of passion have
been the driving force keeping the society alive and Streetcar #23 running, and are looking for volunteers. The Society is run by 73 volunteers, motormen (nine of which are ladies), conductors, maintenance, a dispatcher and secretary. Our ridership is approximately 16,000 passengers per year.
The Society has a hidden bonus that everyone should take advantage of, season passes, available for single riders for $30 and a family pass for $50. The Trolley is also open to events and charters. For more information contact Rudy Boates at 250-367-9564 or visit www. nelsonstreetcar.org.
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City of Nelson moves forward with Official Community Plan
An Open House is scheduled for Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 5 - 8 p.m. in Council Chambers, Second Floor, 310 Ward Street, Nelson BC. A first draft of a revised the update is to incorporate Corporate GHG Reduction ed significant public consulOfficial Community Plan into the Official Community Plan, the Low Carbon Path tation. Meetings are being has been completed and is Plan the substantial number to 2040: Community Energy scheduled with stakeholder now available for review and of planning initiatives the and Emissions Action Plan, groups and City commiscomment. The community City has completed over the the Active Transportation sions. and interested stakehold- last three years. These initia- Plan, the Affordable Housing For more information, ers are invited to provide tives include the Path to 2040 Strategy and the Heritage and to review a copy of the input on the draft Official Sustainability Strategy, the Register Update. Each of draft Official Community Community Plan. Sustainable Waterfront and these planning processes Plan, please visit www.nelThe primary purpose for Downtown Master Plan, the have previously incorporat- son.ca/ocpupdate.
Over $13 million to improve safety and travel on Hwy 3 Four projects valued at $13 million will get underway this year, improving safety and travel for residents, visitors and commercial drivers on Highway 3 in the West Kootenay, Similkameen and Upper Fraser Valley.
In the West Kootenay, Highway 3 will be resurfaced from Kootenay Pass Summit to the east chainup and from Canyon Lister Road to East Arrow Creek Road, a total of 9.2 km. Concrete roadside barriers will be replaced along
part of the route to improve safety and shoulders will be widened to enhance travel for cyclists. This project also includes the resurfacing of Canyon Lister Road near Creston and the hard-surfacing of West Creston Road. The project is valued at
$3.7 million, and a contract for the work has been awarded to Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. from Armstrong. Learn more about the work of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure online at: www.tranbc.ca.
AquaVan comes to Nelson The Vancouver Aquarium AquaVan, presented by BC Hydro, is bringing the wonders of the ocean to schools and communities. Educators engage small groups of students, leading to a personal and interactive learning experience that students remember for years to come.
The Vancouver Aquarium AquaVan will be visiting the following schools in the West Kootenay region: Brent Kennedy Elementary in Crescent Valley on May 14 and 15, Blewett Elementary in Nelson on May 22 and LV. Rogers Secondary School in Nelson on June 7
Travis T. in the Kootenays, Wish You Were Here by Chris Rohrmoser
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Cottonwood Community Market opens for the season Saturday May 19, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cottonwoods Falls, Nelson. Celebrate the open- tomatoes on opening day. from CBT through the City ing of Cottonwood Falls New and drop-in vendors of Nelson will allow some Community Market, will add to the exciting mix repairs and upgrades to the Saturday May 19 from of full-season vendors. site. Volunteers have already For the 2012 season, the removed graffiti from the 9:30-3pm at Cottonwood West Kootenay EcoSociety site and have begun some Falls Park in Nelson. Market goers will find is making improvements to landscaping work. everything from bedding the market site and reaching Customers are encourplants and garden greens to out to new customers and ages to leave their cars at art work and artisan gifts. vendors to increase local home and walk to the marOne vendor has promised food self-sufficiency. A ket. Those who must drive greenhouse-grown local community initiative grant can find early-bird parking
BCWF offers free wetlands stewardship workshops The BC Wildlife Federation’s Wetlands Education Program is coming to the Kootenays and will hold two free environmental stewardship workshops for local residents.
Wetlandkeepers Course
Map Our Marshes Course
June 1-3, 2012, Castlegar B.C. In this 2 1/2 day workshop you will learn about wetland types and functions, gain hands-on experience with inventory and mapping, wetlands soil, vegetation and wildlife surveys, and invasive riparian and aquatic species management. You’ll leave with the tools, resources and support necessary to begin your own stewardship project! This course is brought to Castlegar in partnership with the Castlegar & District Wildlife Association and with the Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee.
June 9, 2012, Nelson, B.C. An introduction to wetland ecosystems, values and stewardship. You will learn how to use basic GPS techniques to protect wetlands and identify conservation needs in your community. This wetland mapping and rapid assessment workshop (Puddle Project) is a 1 day course that will train up to 25 participants on how to evaluate wetlands for stewardship needs. This workshop is brought to Nelson in partnership with the Nelson District Rod & Gun Club.
To register go to www.bcwf.net/index.php?option=com_ content&view=article&id=282&Itemid=630 For questions, contact Neil Fletcher toll free: 1-888-8812293 ext. 232 or email wetlands@bcwf.bc.ca.
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at the market, but by midday it is advised to park at the foot of Baker Street and walk the two blocks to the market. Live music will be provided by local favourite Catherine McGrath from 10 to 12 and Pickled Thistle from noon to 2pm. For more information visit www.ecosociety.ca
Going batty over bats?
The successful Kootenay Community Bat Project (KCBP) is gearing up for another year of identifying local bat species, providing educational programs and workshops, and assisting landowners with bat issues. During a site visit, biologists will bring a bat down ����������������������������� (if possible) from the attic or barn for residents to have a close look at. They measure and weigh the bat, provide information about bats to landowners, and provide ideas for addressing concerns such as smell and noise. “Some people don’t mind having bats in their buildings, while others are looking for methods to remove them,”says
Juliet Craig, Coordinating Biologist for the project. “We provide people with information and ideas for addressing their issues, whether that means leaving the bats where they are, or removing them from the roost site with as little impact as possible.” “We are looking for participants for the BC Bat Count this year,” adds Craig. “This information is very valuable, since there is very little known about local bat species and their population numbers.” For more information or to join this year’s bat count visit www.kootenaybats.com or contact 250-352-2260 or kootenaybats@gmail.com.
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Three students off to national science fair
On April 14, 2012, 82 young scientists participated in the West Kootenay and Boundary Regional Science Fair. This year three students, Miranda Sherell, Emma Borhi and Micah May, from our region have earned the honour of an allexpenses paid trip to the national event in Charlottetown, PEI. Selkirk College is proud to support youth and innovation in our region. Micah May (left) is one of the Kootenay and Boundary Regional Science Fair winners who are off to the national event in Charlottetown, PEI. May’s winning project was to look at the quality of melted snow. He travelled all over the region collecting approximately 30 snow samples and a few creek water samples. He brought them to Selkirk College, thawed them and performed pH, conductivity and TDS/TSS tests on his samples. He collected and compiled all of the data and analyzed the results.”
Does yeast live in our bodies? dr. science Christine Humphries
One genus of yeast, Candida albicans, is found on the skin, gastrointestinal tract, upper respiratory tract and female genital tract of up to 80% of healthy individuals. This type of yeast is responsible for many different types of infections, as a group called candidiasis, including trush, diaper rash and vaginal yeast infections. Interestingly, Candida is only a conditionally-pathogenic fungus. In normal healthy humans, Candida causes no symptoms. However, some people seem to be more susceptible to candidiasis. It is thought that factors that reduce the body’s natural resistance to Candida’s overgrowth, such as the use of antibiotics or immunosuppression (such
as HIV), cause candidiasis. Many alternative health care practionners also suspect that stress and high-carbohydrate diets also influence the body’s ability to fight off Candida. At the biological level, it is not completely clear why and how Candida becomes pathogenic in some individuals. Some researchers believe that the unusual life cycle of Candida may be related to its pathogenicity. Candida is a polymorphic yeast; it exists in two forms, a unicellular round form and a hyphal form. The ability of C. albicans to change between a budding yeast form and an elongated filamentous (hyphal) form is strongly correlated with its virulence. The hyphal form of Candida is thought to enhance its ability to adhere, colonize and invade epithelial tissues. What triggers the switch from the yeast form to
the hyphal form is not clear: it could be that genes required for the different forms are switched on or off in the pres����������������������������� ence of certain host signals. One study suggests that factors present in the blood stream are responsible for triggering the morphogenic switch from yeast to hyphal forms of Candida. Identifying the specific factor(s) responsible for this switch may help in the creation of an effective treatment against Candida infections.
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What’s in the Cupboard? Recipes from the Nelson Food Cupboard By Anna Kirkpatrick
Celery Salad 1⁄4 cup olive oil Juice of 1⁄2 large lemon 1 bunch celery, washed and sliced Salt 1 tsp. dried mustard Combine olive oil, lemon juice, mustard and salt. Mix well. Pour over celery, toss and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours. Serves 6 to 8.
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Did you know? The first Canadian food bank was established in 1981.
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What would you do if you ran the West Kootenay? Click here or visit the link below http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Kootenays
Last week’s survey responses:
Do you feel safe in Nelson?
90% of our survey responses think that Nelson is a safe place to live while 10% say that it depends on when and where. I feel safe most everywhere, except in the women’s change room at the Aquatic Centre. I feel vulnerable, especially by the showers where there is no door, just a wall that says “women” on it. The same wall exists at the front entrance as well.
AFTER having lived in neurotic big cities, coming home to Nelson has always felt safe and secure. I know some nasty stuff has occured here over the years, but far less common compared to elsewhere. Yes, I feel safe in Nelson. ALMOST no crime. I fail to see why we need seventeen fulltime police officers.
PEOPLE generally are friendly and very helpful. I do not go out much after dark and when I do, I always have a specific destination and people are expecting me...I have had NO negative experiences in Nelson and my trust in human beings is being restored. I walk my dog every night between 10 and midnight. I have never felt unsafe downtown, even when it seems deserted.
I’VE just never seen anyone who appears threatening.
THE streets are well-lit, there are people almost always everywhere, and most people here are really fine.
PROBLEMATIC areas remain relatively unsupervised by responding authorities. This, compounded with juveniles (with no curfews or interactive parental influence) is not a “comfort zone.”
I feel safe from violence and street crime, but I don’t feel safe living under what seems to be a totalitarian incorporated city hall. If I don’t pay a simple $8 parking fine, they unlawfully charge $50. This is unlawful because there is no contract between the human being and the corporation, yet they make threats that our car may get towed. This would be theft... nothing
less. The Corporation of the City of Nelson is also supporting and installing smart meters. Well ok, we are not on the smart meter grid, but our new electrical meters do emit radio frequencies that researchers are discovering daily are very bad for our health. Many people I know and my family are experiencing headaches nearly daily since last year when the new meters were quietly installed on our home. So no, I don’t feel safe in Nelson with an impersonal NWO corporate monster city hall imposing their garbage on us.
Fish Heads and Flowers Flowers from the spring meadows, to the West Kootenay Therapeutic Riding. Your endless devotion and hard work is amazing! Carry on with your wonderful vision to bring happiness to so many people...
Flowers to the 1% who see the Beauty of Life, are aware of what is important in our society. (No further development, car pooling, not part of the consumer society, etc.)
Flowers to our quaint little Dairy Queen... thank you for making moms feel special on Mother’s Day!
Fish Heads to neighbours who just can’t smile, be forgiving and accepting of others, and contribute little to community. Why do you live where you do, if you can’t be friendly and nice?
Signed: Quiet Observer
Signed: I Scream for Icecream
Signed: Less is More
Signed: Your Neighbor
Fish Heads once again to the dog owners... Recently went for a walk with my wife in the park. I saw the signs saying “NO DOGS” yet I saw no-less-than three unleashed dogs with careless unleashed owners. One of these beasts did the dog thing and jammed his nose up my wife’s you-know-what while she was enjoying the wonderful view from the lookout. The empty-headed dog owner said nothing...
Signed: Sick of Dog Owners
Fish Heads to the people who continually complain about dogs. Recently, 45,500 children in India were paralyzed by a polio vaccine that we don’t use. Compared with this tragedy, spotting biodegradable dog poop is a very minor irritation.
Signed: Get a Perspective
Flowers to all the little dandelions that I am viciously pulling up by their roots.
Signed: It’s Not Personal
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Nelson & Area: Fri. May 18 - Sun. May 27 ●●● Live Music
●● Special Events C.R. Avery & the Madison 22 Review Saturday, May 19, 8 p.m. at the Royal.
The flapper Charleston mixed with the wild style of Brooklyn hip-hop results in a truly euphoric show. The lady’s bring the sass while the band rocks the house. Tickets are $10 in advance and are available at the Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. Tickets will be $15 at the door. Fri. May. 18
●●●All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill.
●●●An Evening with the Village Crew. The Royal. 10 p.m. Village crew djs: MrB / Stone Lee / Fat Pat / Deeps / Spiral Architects. In place for the night will be custom stage design from the Space Invaders / Village Crew, full pK Sound, as well as a live art installation from Village art director Andreas T. Tickets are $15 available at the door and at liveattheroyal.com. ●●●The Librarian w/ Naasko @ Spiritbar. As a highly talented DJ known along the West Coast forplaying top notch bass music with soul.... Tickets $10, available at the Hume front desk. ●●RANDY is Hittin the Road! Created and performed by Lucas Myers. The Gray Creek Hall, Eastshore. 8 p.m. Tickets $12 at the door, $10 in advance @ The Gray Creek store. ●●Tea
Sat. May. 19
●●●Big Jules & Shasta @ Spiritbar, 10 p.m. Big Jules: Known for playing an eclectic blend of club music, expect to hear everything from heavy 808 house to deep garage and rap. Tickets $5, available at the Hume front desk. ●●●The Madison 22 Review - Burlesque, Poetry & CR Avery. The Royal. 8 p.m. Tickets will be $15 at the door. (See more on this page.) ●●Cottonwood Community Market opens for the season. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cottonwoods Falls, Nelson. (See more on page 3.)
●●RANDY is Hittin the Road! Created and performed by Lucas Myers. The Ymir Hall. 8 p.m. Tickets $12 at the door, $10 in advance @ the Music Store (exEddy Music) and the Ymir Store. ●Meat Draws at Nelson
leaf readings at Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage Dragonflies and Fairy Dust, room with Karaoke after. 250Castlegar,ph. 250-304-6999 (MAY 352-7727. 17, 18, 19.) ●The Nelson Scrabble Club ●Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362..
meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-3526936.
Sun. May. 20 ●●●Niko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
●●●Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 9p.m. 2012 Kootenay Skateboard Series is from 10am to 4pm at the Kaslo Skatepark. ●St. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250-3543308. ●RC electric 1/10 dirt track racing, every Sunday 10am at 5 Mile tracks. Contact jdnelsonrc@gmail.com. ●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. 250-352-2515. ●Quaker Meeting 4th Sunday of each month in Winlaw. 11 a.m. Phone 250-226-6701. Everyone welcome. ●Texas Hold’em Poker at the Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Last Sunday of every month. 250-352-7727.
● Ongoing Events Mon. May. 21 ●●●Sarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m. ●●Streetcar #23 rolls out for its 20th Season at lakeside Park in Nelson. ●Pool Table Nights, Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill.
●Kootenay Qigong. 10:30am @ the Seniors Center. 719 Vernon Street Drop in $3.
●West Kootenay Ostomy Group last meeting until September. Open discussion. Pizza & refreshments served. Info: 250-368-9827. ●Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-3526892. Tues. May. 22 ●●●Cliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. The Library Lounge.
●●●Rafferty Funksmith (No Cover). The Royal. 9 p.m. Magic Bus features local musicians. Sometimes they’re a DJ, sometimes it’s a band or artist.. . 23 ●●●Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
Oxygen Art Market Friday, May 25, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday, May 26, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday, May 27, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre, #320 Vernon St. in Nelson (back alley entrance). Almost 40 Kootenay artists will take part in the Oxygen Art Market this year. The event was developed in response to a greater need for fundraising to keep the Oxygen’s doors open. Last year, the volunteer Art Market crew hung hundreds of paintings, prints and photographs submitted by established and emerging Kootenay artists. Approximately $9,000 in art was sold on a 50/50 split between Oxygen Art Centre and local artists. For more information, please contact Miriam Needoba, Oxygen Art Market Coordinator and Publicist at 250-352-5905 or email: miriam@inter-mission.org.
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●●● Live Music Wed. May. 23 ●●●Variety Shows w/ Estevan and Tracy Lynn. The Royal. 8:30 p.m. Come to listen, come to play! The stage is open.
●●Kootenay I-Tech Event . 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort in Nelson. (See more on page 6.) ●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 Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. Every Wednesday 6pm Ste 207-601 Front St, old Jam Factory upstairs. New members welcome. Small facility fee, first visit free. http://www.nelson-tech-club.info/ email info@nelson-tech-club.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 MargaretAnn at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-3525656.
Ride the Dragon Saturday, May 26 at Lakeside Park from 10 a.m. to noon. Everyone is invited to come and ride a dragon boat with the Kootenay Rythm Dragons. There is a small fee of $5 to cover insurance for guest paddlers. Paddles and life jackets are available for adults. Anyone under 19 should bring a parent and a life jacket. See you there to Ride the Dragon!
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● Ongoing Events
●Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org or phone 250-352-6008. Thurs. May. 24
●●●Ali & Johnny: Concert at Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon Street. French-American-Canadian duo Ali & Johnny bring their extensive classical training to the Kootenays for a concert at Touchstones Nelson. Admission is by donation, and entry to the museum is also by donation. For more information email info@touchstonesnelson.ca or visit www.touchstonesnelson.ca. ●●●Kiyo Elkuf and friends at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m.
●●●Carolyn Mark w/ Luther Wright and Jack Grace. The Royal. Doors open 6pm. Showtime approx. 8pm.Join Juno-nominated West Coast Boozy Chanteuse Carolyn Mark and her Gentlemen Callers- Jack Grace of New York City!!! Tickets are $7 in advance / $10 at the door and are available at liveattheroyal.com. ●●City of Nelson moves forward with Official Community Plan. An Open House is scheduled from 5 - 8 pm in Council Chambers, Second Floor, 310 Ward Street, Nelson . (See more on page 2.)
Master MC, Rakim, with special guests Saturday, May 26, 10 p.m. at the Spiritbar. MTV placed him at #4 on their list of ‘The Greatest MCs Of All Time.’ They say he helped “to usher in the wave of lethal MCs like Big Daddy Kane and Kool G Rap, who would go on to become icons... his wordplay remains a hip-hop measuring stick” and 50 Cent says, “to me, him and KRS-One were the best rappers.” Advanced tickets $20 and are available at the Hume front desk. ●Toastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www. toastmasters.org. ●Kootenay Qigong. 10am @ the United Church. 602 Silica Street. Drop in $3. ●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. 250-505-7248. Fri. May. 25
●●●All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill.
●●●Architexture feat. Braden Early & Breakfluid @ Spiritbar. From chuggy dancehall grooves - to moody disco vibes... The music on this night will have all textures! $5 at the door.
●●●Picture the Ocean w/ Rhoneil. The Royal. Tickets are $8 at the door. Doors open at 8pm. Fantastic little duo with beautifully paired vocals and a unique sound. Folk songstress, Rhoneil will open the show. ●●Tipi Camp Silent Auction. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Crawford Bay Hall. There will be great auction items to bid on and snacks and elixirs available too. Plant sale starts earlier at 3.30pm. If you have any items you care to donate to this silent auction please call Sandra at 505 3173. ●●Oxygen Art Market. 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., at Oxygen Art Centre, #320 Vernon St in Nelson (back alley entrance). Almost 40 Kootenay artists will take part in the Oxygen Art Market this year. For more information, please contact Miriam Needoba, Oxygen Art Market Coordinator and Publicist at 250-352-5905 or email: miriam@inter-mission.org.
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●●● Live Music
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Fri. May. 25 - Continued
●●Selkirk College Fine Wooodworking Year-end Show at 402 Baker St, Nelson. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
●Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362. Sat. May. 26
●●●RAKIM with Special Guests @ Spiritbar. 10 p.m. Hip Hop legend. Tickets are $20 and are for sale at the Hume front desk. (See more on page 7.)
●●Esprit De La Femme. 10 year anniversary & Fashion Show. The Royal. 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and are available at Esprit De La Femme and at liveattheroyal. com. Tickets are $25 at the door. $5 for DJ Sturdy after the show, 10pm. This event is a fundraiser for Rehma Project, a youth development charity in Kenya.
●●Oxygen Art Market 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., at Oxygen Art Centre, #320 Vernon St in Nelson (back alley entrance). Almost 40 Kootenay artists will take part Classic in the Oxygen Art Sudoku Market this year. For more information, please contact Miriam Needoba, Oxygen Art Market Coordinator and Publicist at 250-352-5905 or email: miriam@inter-mission.org.
●●Ride the Dragon Boat at Lakeside Park from 10 a.m. to noon. There is a small fee of $5 to cover insurance for guest paddlers. Paddles and life jackets are available for adults. Anyone under 19 should bring a parent and a life jacket. (See more on page 8.)
●●Selkirk College Fine Woodworking Year-end Show at 402 Baker St, Nelson. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Saturday, May 26, 10am-5pm First Baptist Church, 611 5th Street Nelson Community Opera will be holding auditions for their upcoming production of Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Tim Rice’s rock opera masterpiece “Jesus Christ Superstar,” which will be performed in November, 2012 at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. All roles are open (chorus, ensemble and leads), and singers of all types, styles and experience levels are encouraged to audition. Please prepare your best song (preferably one from the show), and bring either sheet music or a karaoke playback, or be prepared to sing a cappella. For more information, or to book an audition, please contact Kevin at (250) 777 2461 after 5pm, or write nelsonsuperstar2012@gmail.com. Sun. May. 27 ●●●Niko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
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Audition Notice: “Jesus Christ Superstar”
●●RANDY is Hittin the Road! Created and performed by Lucas Myers. Silverton Art Gallery. 8 p.m. Tickets $12 at the door, $10 in advance @ The Cup and Saucer.
●●Audition Notice: “Jesus Christ Superstar” 10am-5pm First Baptist Church, 611 5th Street. Nelson Community Opera will be holding auditions for their upcoming production. For more information, or to book an audition, please contact Kevin at (250) 777 2461 after 5pm, or write nelsonsupersta r2012@gmail.com. (See more on this page.)
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George Watt Ritchie July 3rd, 1922 ~ May 12th, 2012
George Watt Ritchie passed away at home in the wee hours of May 12th, held by loved ones. He will be missed by his wife, son, 3 daughters and many other family members and friends. George immigrated to Canada in 1968 and spent 21 living years in Nelson. The family invites all friends to join them in a celebration of his life on Friday, May 19th, 2012 at 11:00 at the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted at the celebration for the Royal National Life boat Institute (R.N.L.I) Scotland. We would love to have you share your memories and photos of George for a memory book. Please email gmpennan@shaw.ca with any contributions for the book. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
Memorial Service Notice A memorial service for the life of Agnes Mary Brownlie Baker will be held on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. located at 613 Ward Street, Nelson, British Columbia.
Notice of passing It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Joseph Pujol who died at home with his wife by his side on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012. Joseph was born on August 5th, 1947 in Sabadell, Spain to parents John and Joaquima Pujol. Joseph will be greatly missed by his treasured wife Judi Cochrane as well as many friends and family. Prayers will be held on Friday, May 18th, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the Cathedral of Mary Immaculate, 813 Ward Street, Nelson, British Columbia. A Funeral Mass for Joseph will be held the following morning, Saturday, May 19th, 2012 at 10:30 AM at the Cathedral of Mary Immaculate with father Jim Ratcliffe officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations are greatly appreciated and can be forwarded to KidSport Nelson, 225 Hall Street, Nelson, BC V1L 5X4. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Services Ltd.
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George Henry "Hank" Coleman George Henry “Hank” Coleman passed away April 30, 2012 at Jubilee Manor, Nelson, B.C. at the age of 85, with his wife by his side. Hank Coleman was born in Invermere, B.C. 1926 and attended school in Windermere and Cranbrook before leaving for eastern Canada to join the World War II effort. He found employment in Halifax becoming involved in the building of RCAF Aircraft, principally Lancaster Bombers. After the Second World War Hank reconnected with his Father, whom had served in both the First and Second World Wars, and they worked together on a project at Yellowknife, building a Tent Accommodation Camp for the expected visitors to the North Country looking for work or recreation after the War. After his Artic Tour of work, Hank returned to Nelson in the Kootenays, working at the McAllister Mine, and then Bennett’s Electric Ltd, where he gained his electrical experience. Hank opened his own business in 1954 as Coleman Electric Ltd. He was to become a Class A Industrial Electrician. Some notable projects Hank contracted were; the wiring of Kootenay Lake District Hospital in Nelson, Celgar Mill in Castlegar, Pacific Logging Sawmill in Slocan and the Grand Forks Hospital. Later Hank was often called upon to help with volunteer projects and the Nelson Power-plant, for his electrical expertise. Hank was a member of the Nelson Rod & Gun Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the Nelson Pilots Association, B.C. Aviation Council, Nelson Rotary Club, the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and the B.C. Social Credit Party. As a dedicated member of these organizations he was also a leader, and often took his turn as President on a number of them. Hank served on the Nelson City Council as an Alderman and as the Chairman of the Regional District of Central Kootenay. He was twice a Candidate for the Social Credit Party for the position of MLA, but was not elected. Hank enjoyed a busy, active life with his work and interests of fishing & hunting and boating on Kootenay Lake and the Pacific Ocean. He enjoyed the flying of his many aircraft, a Taylorcraft, and a Super Cub on floats for fishing trips to mountain lakes with friends and kids. Then a Cessna 172 and a 250 Comanche, and lastly the twin engine Cessna 337R Skymaster which Hank was to pilot and enjoy on trips with family and friends, flying all over North America, and to Mexico and the Caribbean. A wonderful dream for Hank, that he had made come true.
Hank will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife Irene, and their family; Gary and Heather Burns, Gordon and Maureen Burns, and Bruce Burns. Grandchildren; Sarah (Gene) Sache, Mack (Deidre) Burns, Janice Burns, Angus Burns, Coleman ‘Cole’ Burns, Kayla Burns and Great Grandson Winston Sache. Also; his Sister Isabel (Richard) Wassick, sisterin-law Beryl Coleman and many nieces, nephews and good friends. Predeceased by his parents; Violet and G.C.H. “Bert” Coleman, brother Barrie and sister in law Helen Coleman and brother Eric “Chips” Coleman, brother-inlaw Victor E Martin and nephew Murray Coleman. Hank spent the past many years at Jubilee Manor due to comprising health issues where he continued to make friends and enjoy life, and participated in many activities. When he was able to, Hank liked being outdoors and was always doing something related to the seasons, like snow shoveling in the winter then raking and sweeping in the spring and summer months. Hank enjoyed being busy and always doing something useful. That was important to Hank. Hank’s family wish to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Trevor Janz, and all the staff members at Jubilee Manor for the loving care and kindnesses shown to Hank during his residency there. Cremation has taken place. Services were held on Saturday May 5th, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at the Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Ann Wood officiating. Interment followed in the Nelson Memorial Park, concluded with a fly-over coordinated by members of the Nelson Pilots Association. A Celebration of Hank’s Life was held at the Nelson and District Rod and Gun Club, where family and friends enjoyed an afternoon luncheon and refreshments. A Tribute to Hank’s Life was given by Gary Burns, and a number of friends shared their stories describing how knowing Hank had significantly touched their lives for the better. The family wishes to thank the Nelson Rod & Gun Club organizers, Wally Kampen and Richard Green and Members of the Club who participated in the catering of this memorable occasion. Many Thanks to Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. for their assistance in making the three stop journey for Hank’s farewell, go so smoothly. If friends or family would like to make an expression of sympathy, donations to Jubilee Manor, 501 West Beasley St., Nelson, B.C. V1L6G9, or to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, 3 View St., Nelson, B.C. V1L2V1, would be charities supported and appreciated by Hank. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd., who is also hosting online condolences at www. thompsonfs.ca
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Automotive-Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
93' TOYOTA T-100, 384000 KMs, mechanically in good shape, needs some body work. $2000. 250-2267156
Boats
22.5 FT. SEA Ray on tandem trailer,
tonneau cover, bimini, engine needs work $4500, 250-354-7010 91' MALIBU 162 runabout w/stepthrough windshield 48 H.P. Evinrude Engine + 7.5 H.P. Evinrude, EZ-Loader Trailer, canvas boat cover & canopy. $3,495. Castlegar keith3@telus.net
Garage Sales
BALFOUR HALL'S $ELLWHATYAWANTA $ale. June
9, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Vendors call 2295265. No early birds please. MOVING SALE - Saturday May 26, 8:00 to 12:00. 713 Sixth Street in Fairview.
Health & Fitness
SIGVARIS COMPRESSION STOCKINGS. 2 pair. New. Soap included. Ladies size 10. Were $200. Asking $50. 250-352-5434
Home & Garden
COMPOSTING WORMS $40.00/ POUND $25/half call 352 2407 LOOKING FOR: ORGANIC/ LOCAL SEED potato/onion also Garlic Scape.Trade or pay. Christine, 250-352-9235
Misc. for Sale
NIKKEN MAGNETIC FOAM, queen-sized 57x77" barely used, new $800 only $300. 250-825-0016 NEW & NEVER used black iphone 3GS Otter Box case. $25 OBO. Call 250-551-1855.
Misc. Wanted
RENOVATING YOUR KITCHEN? COULD you spare an under-sink, bottom corner cabinet, and/or pantry? 250-352-1312
ACCORDION WANTED. I'M
LOOKING for a used accordion that is not to expensive. Call Sarah at 250352-2496.
Music & Dance
GUY LAPOINTE AUDIO Services
Call me for engineering your show, 20+ years experience - digital and analog - Live music, weddings, conference, movie, film, recording studio, lighting - equipment rentals. 250-352-2322, 250-354-8885 guy@crowhealingnetwork.net
Other
CRAWFORD BAY: LARGE house
available June 1st. N/S Credit check/ References required. $650 plus electric. 250-505-2555
Rentals Commercial
CRAWFORD BAY: "THE Barn
Rustic attractive space, previously an artist's studio. Rent somewhat negotiable. 250-505-2555
ANY INTEREST IN a dream analy-
Rentals Wanted
Pets & Livestock
MATURE WOMAN NS/NP/ ND,EXCELLENT References,
sis group? No fees. 250 354 1531.
CLEAN, BEAUTIFUL STRAW requires long-term detached rental for your pets/livestock or gardening needs. Carl: 250-352-9705. Can leave message also.
Real Estate
OFF-GRID COTTAGE IN THE FOREST, Harrop 2.35 acres, room for gardens/horses, $319,000. www. gypsyhaven.com/forsale.html, 250551-3017
Recreational Vehicles
1995 OKANAGAN 5TH Wheel
Model 27-5M, big slide,AC,solar panels,2-batteries, skylights,very good condition $8,500 O.B.O. 250-3552469
1991-27 FT.TRAVELAIRE RUSTLER 5th. wheel trailer,ready
to go,very clean unit,has bike rack, spare tire,wheel covers & 5 th. wheel stabalizer jack. Pictures available by email. Price reduced to $6750.00 Ph.Ken at 250-352-0136
Rentals
ONE BEDROOM HOUSE. Uphill
nelson no pets or smoking of any kind! mature person 250-352-5498 SUNNY, SOUTH FACING basement suite near the Dam Inn.2 br, huge yard, fire-pit, pets considered. w/d,$900/mo.inc.250-359-7670 HUGE 1 BEDROOM, 4 piece bath, w/d, private entry, bike locker, storage, n/s, no cats, $875.+ 250-352-3922 BACHELOR SUITE, FULL kitchen, w/d, large 4 piece bath, private entry, n/s, June 1st $625. 250-3526132
house, privacy,quiet. Immaculate housekeeper. Phone 250-352-4647 WANTED: 1 BDRM apt. Heat included. Must be able to have my cat who's indoor. Must be in town. Can't pay more than $600 per month because I am on a pension. Call 250-352-9643
SENIOR COUPLE ARTISANS/ MUSICIANS seek long-term rental. Need 1 bedroom+ fiber arts studio space + woodworking/luthier studio space. Steady pension income. Small pets. 250-354-1412 message
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How to contact the Express Classifieds, Event Listings, Press Releases, Fish Heads and Flowers and Letters to the Editor can all be submitted via the Express website: www.expressnews.ca You can also reach us by phone at 250-354-3910, e-mail, express@expressnews. bc.ca or by post at: P.O. Box 922, Nelson, B.C., V1L 6A5. Please note that the Express Update and all its contents are copyrighted by Kootenay Express Communications Corp. and may not be used without expressed permission. Copyright 2012 The Kootenay Express News Update 554 Ward Street Nelson, B.C. V1L1S9 Nelson Becker, Publisher
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