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Established 1988. SERVING NELSON & AREA VOLUME 19, NUMBER 24

Youth want Art Gibbon Park


Kiwanis and City ponder what to do with Art Gibbon Park as mountain bikers look for a place to call their own in Rosemont
by Chris Shepherd Club plays a major role in the sport become unpopu-
The dirt jumps at Art its operation. lar in the future.
Gibbon Park started out as The club had wanted The teens’ efforts have
a good way to have some to put a baseball diamond the support of more than
fun, and they still are, but at the location, but Sid their parents.
the jumps have become Wappel, a director with Pat Wray is a director
a popular destination for the club, says they’re with the Nelson Cycling
youth in the Rosemont reconsidering their plans Club and said the effort
neighbourhood. in light of the objections the kids put into the jumps
Francois Laurent, 16, of the youth in the neigh- is amazing.
was one of the first teens bourhood. “They’re like spiders,”
in the area to take the pile That objection came she said. “Their jumps
of dirt and make a jump. in the form of a petition. get mowed over and they
Soon, his friends joined Elijah Hills, 12, and his build them up again.
and the jump became one mother, Marjie Hills, Wray says suggestions
of many. �����������������������������������������������������������������
were talking about the to put in a baseball dia-
Then the jumps were dirt jumps one night when mond aren’t in line with
they hit on the idea for a the interests of today’s
demolished and the city �����������������������
has been slowly filling petition. youth.
With his
in the area, dumping the �������������������� mom’s help, “People may not under-
sand and gravel swept up Elijah came up with a peti- stand that making dirt ������
from the city’s streets. tion calling for the park to jumps is something kids
Jumps at Rosemont be made into a dirt jump do.”
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make sense, Francois says, park. At Monday’s coun-
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because of its location. With the help of other cil meeting, Mayor John
bikers, Elijah collected Dooley said council wants
���� “It’s pretty central,” the roughly 360 signatures, to do something for youth
teen says
�� The teens still make which he delivered to in Rosemont, a neigh-
their jumps, but they’re council at their May 28 bourhood that’s growing
running out of space and meeting.
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they’d like to have the At the meeting, Francois lies.
�������������������������� told council about the Dooley cautioned it
area dedicated to a dirt
jump park. jumps and why it’s impor- might not be a dirt jump
Art Gibbon Park is tant to have them at Art park, but said council
owned by the City of Gibbon Park. and the Kiwanis would
Nelson but the Kiwanis He added dirt jumps be addressing the park in

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Golf course denied


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Nelson City council says “No” to special burning request
by Chris Shepherd ��������������������
To allow them enough time to get rid of
the waste, the club asked����������
for three days to
Council isn’t about to make an excep- burn the waste.
tion for the Nelson Golf and Country Council rejected the�������
request, which
Club. councillor Gord McAdams called an
The club asked for an exception to the “antiquated” solution to the problem.
City’s bylaws on burning slash piles from Councillors Ian Mason and Bob
��� their spring clean up. Adams voted in favour ���� of the motion,
CHRIS SHEPHERD

Speaking for the club, Ben Arcuri told Francois Laurent gets some air on one of the few remaining jumps at Art Gibbon Park last week.
but McAdams, supported by council- Youth in the area want the city to let them develop it into a dirt jump area and not a baseball dia-
council present regulations didn’t allow lors Margaret Stacey and Robin Cherbo, mond as has been proposed.
them enough time to gather the necessary voted against it.
volunteers to burn the amount of waste If the golf club was given approval, the
they had at the course. City would be hard pressed to deny similar
The waste, mostly debris from trees
INSIDE
requests for exemptions, McAdams said.
around the Granite Pointe Golf Course, The councillor then suggested City staff
is a fire hazard, Arcuri said, and it would look into whether there were any funds
take longer than the few hours City bylaws Crossword . . . . . . .20 Sports & Rec . . . . 23
available to help the club chip the wood
allow them to burn it. Editorial . . . . . . . . . 8 A&E . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Classifieds . . . . . . .19
waste and council approved that motion.
Street Talk. . . . . . . 8 Calendar . . . . . . . 18 City Newsletter. . .24

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Business
Briefly
An Endless celebration: Endless Adventure hits one
year
Saturday, June 9 at 1286 Highway 6, Crescent Valley,
beside Evergreen
Endless Adventure, a local store that specializes
in kayaks and accessories, is having their one-year
anniversary.
Go check out their fashion show from 12 p.m. to 1
p.m. along with a DJ, barbecue and prizes.
Call (877) 386-8181 for more information.

CHRIS SHEPHERD
Melissa Penner gets a plate-full of veggie goodness from owner Jim Moore.

Veggie on the fly


by Chris Shepherd Moore thought back to within five minutes of American tastes. Cooking
their five in India and walking in the door. for five children gave
The inspiration for the thought that temple was a Beyond speed, Jim Arya the experience
name of Nelson’s only good role model for their says the restaurant offers needed to make a wide
vegetarian-only restau- latest venture, now into peace of mind to peo- variety of vegetarian food
rant is a temple in India its second month. ple with particular diet quickly and appealingly.
that’s known for feeding They’ve been vegetar- requirements.. The menu chang-
everyone. ians for 35 years and “It creates a comfort es every day, Jim says,
Jagannatha Express is raised five children to be zone for vegetarians and because they don’t know
named after Jagannatha vegetarian and over the vegans,” Jim says. “They what they’ll be making
Puri, a small town in decades they learned one don’t have to worry about until they’ve done the
India that features a thing: Getting good veg- contamination.” shopping at the local
temple where everyone, etarian food quickly was The food served at grocery stores the night
beggars and the rich and near impossible. Jagannatha Express before.
foreigners, are fed. Their restaurant solves is based on the Indian Jagannatha is also
While planning their that problem for vegetar- culinary tradition but is available beyond the
restaurant at ADDRESS ians and Jim says most heavily influenced by shopfront, Jim says, not-
HERE, Jim and Arya people can get a meal European and North ing they cater as well.

Happiness is your own responsibility


A recent column tion or tasks at hand.” to expect their manag- Ask for help if you
focused on the employ- In the context of the
er’s responsibilities for workplace, it involves
employee morale, but the degree to which an
ers or someone else to
be responsible for their
happiness?
feel emotionally over-
whelmed or overbur-
dened with your work-
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should the employer be employee feels good Employees can be load. Talk to your boss
solely respon-
sible for this? Money Honey work
S o m e
research sug-
about their
and
their envi-
ronment.
responsible for their own
morale in the workplace
by controlling the way
they react to issues that
directly to see what
creative approaches or
solutions might be avail-
able to alleviate these
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gests that W h a t may affect their morale. stresses.
employees s h o u l d Typically, employees It is very common
are equally employees who exhibit high morale to want to complain to
responsible do when are the ones who do not your fellow employees
for their own faced with rely on management to but this rarely solves a
professional Joyce Jackson managers encourage their growth problem and can have
and emotional who make no and provide a satisfac- the effect of spreading
well being in the work- effort to motivate them? tory work environment. poor morale.
place. What should employees These employees are Commiserating with
The dictionary defines do when walking through proactive in assessing co-workers is something
morale as ‘the mental the front door of their their professional and we all do but try and
and emotional condition workplace becomes a emotional needs and avoid this approach until
of an individual or group struggle for them? take steps to see that after all other avenues
with regard to the func- Is it fair for employees those needs are met. are exhausted.
Joyce Jackson is the owner of Lonnie’s For Her and Him, an executive member of the Nelson Business
Association and a director on the Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce Board.

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News
School threatened
Declining enrolment forces school board to eye A.I. Collinson Elementary
Case closed in
lakeside fire
The cause of the fire that destroyed two boathouses
by Chris Shepherd at A.I. Collinson. earlier this month will remain a mystery.
“The panic started early Assistant fire chief Simon Grypma said he’s closed
Declining enrolment this year,” Giles said. the investigation into the May 10 fire that destroyed
is threatening another Their school trustee four boathouses and damaged three others.
school in School District called the school’s parent “We determined the building of origin but the dam-
8. advisory council to ask age was so extensive we were unable to determine the
School board trustees why parents at the school cause,” Grypma said, adding there was no indication
have a motion before them were being so quiet about the fire was deliberately set.
to close A.I. Collinson the future of the school.
Elementary, at 2780 Up to that point, par-
Highway 3A just outside
Nelson.
ents knew the district was
looking at closing schools, � Summer Fun
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There are 200 students they just didn’t think it
graduating from L.V. could be their own.

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Rogers Secondary School “Everybody was quiet
this year and just 99 chil- because we just assumed
dren entering kindergar- there would be some good
ten in Nelson, said school
district superintendent
rational to not close the
school.” ��� Registration on Now!
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Bill Reid. A.I. Collinson isn’t the
That means in 13 years only school facing clo- Job applications on our website:
there will likely be just sure. www.rdck.bc.ca/nelson
half the number of stu- Parents at Gordon
dents graduating from Sargent Elementary met
high school. with school trustees the NELSON BECKER

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Because school districts previous week. Susan Giles, an A.I. Collinson parent, asks the school board
are funded based on the The two schools are in what can be done to keep the school open at a public meeting at
number of students they different situations, Reid the school on Tuesday, May 22.
have, that means their
funding will go down.
said.
Gordon Sargent has numbers. vote to close the school, a
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To cut costs, the district been fortunate enough In 2000 A.I. Collinson decision they’ll make in ������������������
needs to eliminate some to have reliable enrol- had 130 students while this June, the students would
schools, Reid said. ment while A.I. Collinson year only 62 are enrolled. be moved to various
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Susan Giles has a child has been facing declining Should the school board schools in the district.
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Finding youth jobs summer’s youth services Beyond the casual
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by Chris Shepherd
Matty Goldsmith has
been feeling stuck in a work
officer and she says the
casual labour program is a
good start for work.
labour program, Donnelly
will be contacting local
businesses to see what
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rut and he’s hoping to get “It’s great if you’ve staffing needs they may �������������������
out and try something new. already got a job or if you have and inform them ���������������
He’s hoping the Service don’t want a full-time job,” about the work she’ll be
Canada Centre for Youth, Donnelly says. doing. �������������
which recently opened an Youth sign up with the She’ll also work with
office in the Nelson Youth program and get calls when youth, running weekly
a job comes to the centre. workshops on topics like
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Centre, will help him.
Goldsmith, 19, has been On the other side of the health and safety and resu- �����������������������������������������������������
working as a cook, but he program, people and busi- mé writing. �������������
wants a change. nesses in the community Mayor Jim Dooley was at
can call the centre at 352- the launching of this year’s
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“I’ve been feeling stone-
walled and end up doing the 5656 if they have a job to Service Canada program, ���
same thing,” the teen says. be done. and says youth workers are ��������������������������������������������������������������������
He’s signed up for the “You don’t have to be essential to a community. �����������������������������������������������������
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centre’s casual labour pro- an employer,” Donnelly He remembers 15 years �����
gram in the hopes it’ll give explains. “Even if you’re ago when youth didn’t have ���������������������������������������������������������

him exposure to different someone who needs yard- options for work. “They had �����������������������������������������������������
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jobs and while he waits for a work done, you can call.” to take what they could. ������������������������
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Centre. they have to be minimum more in line with they want ������������ ������������������������������������
Kerri Donnelly is this wage at least. to do.” ������������������
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News
Briefly
19, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the 2007
Kootenay Lodge and Farm Saturday and Sundays,
in Kaslo June 16 and 17, 23 and 24
The hands-on cooking and July 7 and 8
The Edible Valley Hike class introduces partici- Following up on a very
Sunday, June 3, 12 p.m. pants to the concepts of successful bike camp
to 3 p.m. starting at the foods having alkaline and last year, Joe Schwartz
Slocan Park Hall acid effects on the body. and the Nelson Freeride
Michael Keefer returns These three workshops Camps are pleased to
to offer the Edible Valley will touch on a variety offer an expanded sched-
Hike. This well-known of topics concerning food ule of camps for this sea-
ethno-biologist leads a and health. son.
walking tour through the The program will use There will be two
vegetation of the moment lots of sprouted foods to weekends of kids freeride
in the Slocan Valley. create salads and entrees, camps, June 23 and 24
Participants will have and teach how to make a and July 7 and 8. New for
the opportunity to sam- variety of nutrious snacks, this year, they will host
ple edible spring greens desserts and meals using an adult weekend, June
and learn about the iden- blenders, food processors 16 and 17.
tification and human uses and dehydrators. These camps are a
of a wide variety of plant The course will also chance to get out and
species, both native and look at what bodies need ride with pros, work on
introduced. for health that is lacking techniques or learn some
To learn further pro- in most diets. Some foods new skills, do unlimited
gram details and to reg- will be raw foods, some shuttles.
istration contact Slocan frutarian and others alka- Registration is at
Valley Recreation at 226- line. Gericks Cycle. NELSON BECKER

0008. Space is limited so Contact 353-2463 for For more information, Councillor Bob Adams, Eric Enkrich, special provincial constable for the cruelty investigation
register today. more information. contact Joe Schwartz at department for the B.C. SPCA, are joined by Koda to show the proper way to transport dogs in
Cooking for cleansing schwartzy@konaworld. the back of trucks. The RCMP will be cracking down on improper transportation of animals.
Nelson Freeride Camps com or 551-7433. Dogs are supposed to be secured to both sides of a truck or, even better, placed in a carrier
Tuesdays, June 5, 12, and
that’s secured to the truck.

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���� Preparing for disaster
by Chris Shepherd will affect the water levels huge generator,” Clayton wildfire plan to asses the
in the area. says. risks and possible solutions
Obsidian As the mercury in the
thermometer gets higher,
Noreen Clayton’s mind
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She’s glad to have a new
emergency operations cen-
The centre will open
������������������ for emergencies but it
just
tre in Nelson to help her will always be closed to the
to fires in the district.
“We’re overdue for a
wildfire. We’ve got a lot
turns to the rivers and lakes and���������������
other officials cope with public to allow respond- beetle kill,” Clayton says,
around Nelson. �������������
floods, wildfires or hazard- ers and organizers to work referring to the dead and
“It’s been cool, which ous waste spills that could uninterrupted. dried trees killed by the
is a drag because hotter strike the Kootenay region.
������������������ Clayton says they’ll set mountain pine beetle.
temperatures later mean it The centre opened ear- up a 1-800 number for The emergency opera-
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lier this month at the old the public to call in the tion centre’s role in an
could come off faster this
summer,” she said. Telus building and offers event of an emergency and emergency isn’t to fight a

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As the emergency pro- wide-open spaces for co- local media will be kept fire or lay out sandbags for
gram co-ordinator for ordinating an emergency informed. a flood.
Nelson and areas D, E and response and, importantly, Currently she and the “We’re not trained to

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F in the Regional District its own power source. other two co-ordinators fight fires and floods. Our
of Central Kootenay, she’s “An amazing feature of working for the regional main focus is with the citi-
thinking of how that melt the building is Telus has a district are developing a zenry.”

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Indoor cats need plenty of exercise
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Obsidian is loving her first year swimming
every single day. She loves it so much that
you can not get her out! She belly flops off ������������������������
rocks and leaps as fast as she can for any ����������������������
Did you realise that the trend has its own set of burning more calories in But indoor cats spend
stick or toy. average age of an out- challenges to face: 25 doing so. very little time on activ-
door cat is five years and per������������
cent of indoor cats Do not free feed your ity and sleep most of the
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that of an indoor cat is 17 are reported to be over- cat, instead stick to reg- time. The most exercise
Is your pet unique and interesting? years? weight. This can lead to ular feeding times with they get is walking to and
Send a photograph of your pet with a 30 word explanation An indoor cat is pro- many health problems. controlled portions. from their food dish or
of why your pet stands out from the rest to: ������� tected from To com- If you free feed it is litter box.
Community Newspaper, 554 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 1S9, wildlife and Paws for Thought bat the extra all too easy to over feed Buy or make some toys
or email us at express@expressnews.bc.ca.
disease and weight that as you can lose sight of for your cat to play with.
Adopt a Pet! other cats your indoor cat exactly how much food Sometimes the simplest
and is there- may carry, try you have given your cat item like a piece of string
fore kept feeding a food each day. or crumpled up paper can
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fat and high in to maintain a healthy tended with the string
homes4animals.com www.spca.bc.ca/Nelson/ r e c e n t protein. weight. however, as they can
Emma Cox
survey in ������� With a high If your cat is already choke on it.
the United States it was protein food your cat will overweight then it is time Try to get your cat

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of family cats have never muscle
been outside at all.
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will have to work harder would spend 14 per cent
moving lots by throwing
the toy for them to chase
after, some cats like to
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cats is growing, but this from the food, therefore or birds. dogs do.
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News
WWOOFing keeps gardens healthy Briefly with high risk, life threaten-
ing illnesses.
The ride will take place
Provincial Wish Ride on the Slocan Valley Rail
by Anna Kirkpatrick Sunday, June 3, 9 a.m. start- Trail, starting at the Lemon
This summer, Dominic ing at the Le mon Creek Creek trailhead and end at
Schorneck, on vaca- trailhead the Slocan Lake Trailhead.
tion from studies in The Nelson and Slocan This is an opportunity to
Switzerland, is trying his Equestrian Clubs will enjoy the non-motorized
hand at gardening for the join together to support trail and promote trail eti-
first time. the Provincial Wish Ride. quette and safety amongst
As a participant in Participants raise money trail users. A volunteer crew
Canada’s WWOOF pro- through pledges, the pro- will follow up after the ride.
gram Schorneck volun- ceeds of which go to the We appreciate your support
teers his time in exchange Children’s Wish Foundation bringing happiness to these
for meals and accommo- of Canada, BC/Yukon very special children. For
dation. The start of a new Chapter. The money is to more information call Barb
growing season means grant wishes to children Lindsay 355-2397.

Kids don’t float


there is a lot to do.
“We are right in the
midst of busyness” says
John Van Der Hoovel, The Canadian Coast If you have one or know
WWOOF Canada’s Guard Auxiliary, Kootenay someone who has one
Blewett-based co-ordina- Unit 104 will soon be open- (marked “Property of
tor. ing the “Kid’s Don’t Float” CCGA-P) please return it
WWOOF Canada Personal Floatation Device to the KDF board by the
is celebrating its 20th (PFD) loaner station for boat launch at Lakeside
anniversary this year. another season of boating Park, a child’s life may
The WWOOF program SUBMITTED and swimming. depend on it.
originated in the United Dominic Schorneck and WWOOF host Catarina clear out a new garden space. The station has children’s Also, if anyone has a
Kingdom in 1971 and PFDs available for anyone children’s PFD they would
today has spread to over Others join with the hope all agree to provide meals In addition to outdoor who needs one for the day like to donate, please hang
79 countries. of gaining organic farming and accommodation in work WWOOFers are and is run on the honour it on the KDF board and a
WWOOF’s name, like skills. exchange for a volunteer’s also usually expected to system. CCGA member will check
the organization itself, Van Der Hoovel help. contribute to meal prepa- Last year a number of it for safety. We are very
means different things explains that the require- For a $40 fee, WWOOF ration and cleanup. PFD’s did not get returned. grateful for any donations.
to different people. ments for being a host are Canada volunteers receive Van Der Hoovel sees
The acronym can stand flexible: “we believe that a catalogue listing each “meeting an amazing, The Board of
for either World Wide anyone who needs out- of the 650 participating interesting, intelligent Community First Health Co-op
Opportunities on Organic door help can qualify as farms. Each host provides array of people” as the announces its
th
Farms or Willing Workers
on Organic Farms. Either
long as they are organic.”
As a result, Canada’s
a description of them-
selves and their situation.
primary benefit of being a
WWOOF host.
5 Annual General Meeting
way, the organization WWOOF hosts are a WWOOFers select farms For Schorneck the Tuesday, June 5, 2007 7 - 9pm
aims to connect individu- diverse group: urban and depending on their inter- satisfaction comes from at our new building
als interested in organic rural, commercial farmers ests and make contact helping out and learning 518 Lake St (the old Forestry Building)
agriculture with farmers and backyard gardeners. with the host. new skills. Tours start at 6:00
or gardeners in need of But despite the differ- At his current place- “For me its good to
All members and guests welcome.
help. ences all WWOOF hosts ment near Blewett, meet people who are
People choose to have a few things in com- Schorneck has been gath- from here, who live here. Please update your membership data.
E-mail info@healthco-op.ca or call Gerrie at 352-3347
WWOOF for a variety for mon. All are committed ering firewood and help- I never did gardening
reasons. For some, it is an to organic agriculture in ing prepare land for gar- before. It’s quite an expe-

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2007 Canadian Cancer lap of the day, the vic-
Society Relay For Life. tory lap, is dedicated to
The Relay For Life is and walked by cancer
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News
Briefly How many trees equal a Hummer?
Kootenay Book Weekend
will be held September
21, 22 and 23 at the Best
Western Baker Street Inn.
For further information go As a tree planter of 22 years This average is based on a 25 year trees are required.
How to access skilled, for- experience and with a science back- old tree, but because younger trees Therefore, the 2 million trees you
to their website at www.
eign workers ground, I’m curious how many tons sequester less than older trees, the have planted over your tree plant-
kootenaybookweekend.ca.
Wednesday, June 6, 9 a.m. of C02 will be absorbed immedi- total amount of CO2 sequestered ing career does buy you a lot of
to 11 a.m. at the Nelson Numerology workshop ately and over the years to come by over an average tree’s lifetime (100 CO2 credits (I am not however
Chamber of Commerce 100,000 trees planted in an aver- years) is 730 kg of CO2. endorsing idling your Hummer!)
Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
board room at 225 Hall St. age season’s work. I have planted To figure out how much CO2 a The CO2 that is stored in trees
June 1 to 3 about two million trees. Can I Hummer emits, a few more num- does not just disappear however.
Employers who’ve hired Barefoot Journeys is
immigrant workers and buy a Hummer and leave it idling bers are necessary. Burning one When a tree dies, some of the CO2
offering a numerology 24/7? litre of gasoline emits 2.5 kg of CO2 is converted to organic materials,
those interested in doing workshop for the first time,
so are invited to this focus and, according to General Motors, and the rest is slowly released back
from June 1-3 at Om Yoga The process of Ask Dr. Science the mid-size Hummer, into the atmosphere. Unfortunately,
group. Studio on the North Shore.
The morning is spon- absorbing CO2 by trees the H3, consumes 13.8 L if a tree is not allowed to die natu-
Shayla is offering this is called sequestration. per 100 km. rally and is burned, all the CO2 that
sored by the B.C. Chamber workshop in response to
of Commerce which is A tree’s rate of Therefore, if we has ever been sequestered by the
the hundreds of numerol- sequestration varies assume that the Hummer tree is released.
looking at how to address ogy readings she has done
labour market challenges depending on the type is driven 20,000 km per This means that burning an acre
for people from all over of tree, its age, its loca- year, it will consume of a heavily wooded forest is rough-
facing the province. the world. tion and the type of soil 2,760 L of gasoline. This ly the equivalent of driving 400
This workshop is not it is growing in. means it will emit 6,900 SUVs for one year. Maybe those
Kootenay Book Weekend about finding new ways Dr. Christine Humphries
donates books to Nelson However, on aver- kg of CO2 per year. of us driving big SUVs and burning
to change and improve age, a tree will sequester about 4.5 To offset the Hummer’s annual wood in our fireplaces should plant
Municipal Library yourself. Numerology to 5 kg of CO2 per year. CO2 emissions, 1,380 25-year old some trees this summer.
The executive of the invites you to recognize
Kootenay Book Weekend and appreciate your deep- Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Christine Humphries, a molecular biologist and resident of Nelson, B.C. Do you have a
donated two copies of est resources, the gifts that question for Dr. Science? Send it by e-mail to express@expressnews.bc.ca
three of the titles to be have already been given,
discussed this September and the way your inner
to the Nelson Municipal
Library.
These include Small
being wants to evolve and
grow. Over the weekend
you will learn the basic
Hospital auxiliary has helped us all
Island by Andrea Levy, principles of Numerology, If you have been a activities are much more Gift Shop has generated Carpenter. They rep-
Tortilla Curtain by T. and how to work in a prac- patient at Kootenay Lake visible. Auxiliary mem- a large portion of the resent many years of
C. Boyle and Sunday at tical and immediate way Hospital, you probably bers provide the room- auxiliary’s funds, with commitment to the twin
the Pool in Kigali by Gil with what your numbers had your stay improved by to-room book cart library sales to people whose goals of the auxiliary’s
Courtemanche making a reveal. the activities service. They only reason for coming mandate.
total of three copies of each Tuition is $135. There is of the KLH Seniors Saga are in charge to KLH is to make pur- Lou Costain has seen
currently in circulation. a free introductory evening Auxiliary. of TV rentals. chases there. the role of the auxiliary
The library already has on Friday, June 1, from 7 This 40- They handle The auxiliary has been change significantly over
three copies of Brahma’s p.m. to 9 p.m. For more m e m b e r the hospital’s awarded a Kootenay Lake the years. Letter-writ-
Dream by Shree Ghatage information about Shayla group, mostly recycling for Hospital Foundation’s ing on behalf of patients
which is the fourth book or the workshop, call 352- seniors, has a profit pro- Caring Club Award for is virtually non-existent
for discussion. 7908, or visit her website at mandate to gram. the last several years. Last in this era of short-term
The Fourth Annual www.barefootjourneys.net. raise funds They hold year they took a Platinum hospitalization and prep-
for the pur- George Millar raffles twice Award for donating ping bandages and can-

Flood number chase of hos- each


pital equipment and to The draw for the current
year. $250,000.
The auxiliary has rec-
ning food for patient
use doesn’t happen due

launched
work for patient comfort. raffle will be in mid-June. ognized five of its own to contemporary health
So equipment used to Their bake sales, held in members for their dedi- standards. But she says it
diagnose and treat your the hospital lobby, can cation and years of ser- still has rewarding activi-
health problems might net up to $500. vice with the title of Life ties.
The provincial government and the Canadian Red have been purchased Their resale of used Members. They are Lou To get involved, or for
Cross have partnered up to run a toll-free flood infor- with funds raised by the paperbacks produc- Costain, Carmen Horton, more information, call
mation line. auxiliary. es $200 per month. In Ethel Glover, Kay Darlene Hearne at 352-
The line will provide the public with up-to-date Their patient comfort recent years, the KLH Stewart, and Jeanette 3983.
information on the flood situation throughout B.C. and
will operate from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily. This column intends to publicize agencies that support seniors’ activities, the lifestyle of interesting seniors, and topics
The number is 1-888-350-6070. of interest to seniors and those who care about seniors. As well, we – the column and I – will express opinion related to
For more information on how to prepare for a flood the things, both naughty and nice, that governments and their agencies do to and for seniors.
visit www.pep.bc.ca Those opinions will be mine, and not necessarily those of the EXPRESS.
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Nelson raises an environmental hero
Balfour shakes Zoë Caron – born and Zoë and her colleague, steer campus administra- tem.”

things up
raised in Nelson – has Anjali Helferty, were tions toward energy poli- Consequently, like
recently received interna- prominently featured in cies that have a long-term many Canadians, Zoë is
tional recognition as one the second annual Vanity focus on sustainability. tackling the problem at
of Canada’s young envi- Fair Green Issue as global We asked Zoë how the community level – the
ronmental
leaders for
Eco Centric citizens for
their pioneer-
things were going with the
project and she replied
difference is that in her
case the communities are
her efforts Ulli Huber & Mel Reasoner ing work in “Campuses are beginning university and college
in reducing raising aware- to realize that reductions in campuses.
greenhouse ness about greenhouse gas emissions Zoë recently completed
gas emissions. climate change and influ- can be achieved in concert her B.Sc. in International
Zoë is the Atlantic co- encing policy decisions with substantial reductions Development and
ordinator for sustainable on North American cam- in energy costs.” Environmental Science
campuses with the Sierra puses. Zoë is concerned that at Dalhousie University,
Youth Coalition and has The primary goals of the current federal gov- and instead of taking the
been involved with a cam- the Campus Climate ernment “isn’t committed summer off for a well
paign entitled Campus Challenge are to 1) to reducing greenhouse deserved rest, she is cur-
Climate Challenge which engage, empower and gas emissions to the lev- rently co-authoring a book
co-ordinates efforts to educate students about the els recommended by the with federal Green Party
address climate change problem of global warm- scientific community in leader Elizabeth May
on over 60 university and ing and the solutions that order to avoid potentially entitled Global Warming
college campuses across are available to universi- dangerous disruption of for Dummies. Should be
Canada. ties and colleges and 2) the Earth’s climate sys- a best seller!
Dr. Ulli Huber and Dr. Mel Reasoner are board members of the West Kootenay EcoSociety and climate
change scientists. For more information contact the EcoSociety at eco@kics.bc.ca or 354-1909.

What to do with acidic soils


Acidic soil is simply explained back and admire them as they and perennials that can be plant-
as soil that has a high concen- grow. ed under such a tree or in the
tration of hydrogen The majority of the area where an evergreen has been
ions in it, or hav- The Green Thumb plants that you will find removed.
ing a low pH level. that are acid-loving are Some shrubs include:
A lot of the soil in originally from wood- Rhododendrons, azaleas,
our area tends to be land areas. They like blueberries (Vaccinium), laurel
on the acidic side of moist, organic soil and a (Pieris), witch hazel (Hamamelis),
the scale and is kept more or less cool, shady juniper, viburnums, heather
this way from the environment. To keep (Erica) and any of the dwarf vari-
leaf litter of ever- your soil acidic you eties of pine, spruce, fir, cypress
green (coniferous) Carrie Briscoe
could add time released or cedar.
trees. acidic fertilizers or you Some perennials include:
The soil in can use fallen leaves Lilies, irises, poppies
Eastern Canada is more alkaline, and needles from evergreen trees (Meconopsis), phlox, toad lilies
having a high pH level, because and shrubs. (Tricyrtis), trilliums, echinacea,
of the limestone in the Canadian All species of pine, spruce, foxglove (Digitalis), lupines, gera-
Shield. Since old leaves fall annu- larch, cedar or fir trees perform niums, primroses, black-eyed-
ally from evergreens, the soil is best in acidic soil and they all Susan’s (Rudbeckia), violets, hos-
CHRIS SHEPHERD
continually being replenished keep the ground fertile with leaf tas, bleeding heart, Lily of the
Doady Paddon swishes her skirt at the May 26 Balfour Spring with nutrients and therefore stay litter in the fall. Many people valley, columbine and ferns.
Fling fashion show at the Balfour Community Hall. The fairly fertile. have at east one large version Remember not all of these will
Balfour Chamber of Commerce put on the fashion show to In most cases all you have to of these trees in their yard and do well in shade or partial shade,
raise money for the newly formed chamber. Check out www. do is choose the plants that you little to no grass growing under so check the light requirements
balfourcanada.com for more info on the community. want, plant them and then stand it. There is a wide range of shrubs before you purchase plants.

Carrie Briscoe is a certified arborist and a member of Communities in Bloom in Nelson.


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Opinions & Letters


Editorial
Pay attention to Nelson’s youth
Street
As Nelson City council and the Kiwanis Club
decide what will be done with Art Gibbon Park, they
Talk
need to listen to the youth in the neighbourhood.
The question before council and the Kiwanis
Club is one between baseballs and mountain bikes.
What do
That’s because the Kiwanis had originally wanted
to put a baseball diamond in at Art Gibbon Park you do for
in Rosemont, but the area had been “claimed” by
the neighbourhood youth as prime dirt jumping
territory.
physical
Dirt jumping, for the uninitiated, involves build-
ing jumps out of piles of soil and launching oneself activity?
into the air while riding a mountain bike.
It might sound odd, but what was popular with
the kids 30 years ago isn’t the same today.
To get a sense of how popular the activity is, take
a look around Nelson on a weekend and see how
many trucks and cars are loaded down with bicycles
NELSON BECKER
with front and rear suspension, driven by tired, but
happy, young people.
The youth in Rosemont either don’t have a vehi- Runners’ high
cle at their disposal or are just too young to drive.
They’ve created a space for themselves to have fun While the rain and clouds were
in, but unfortunately it’s a space claimed by others. heavy at the start of Sunday’s Express
The Kiwanis had a mind to put in a baseball dia- 10K Run, the damp had nothing on
mond in the area and the City was supporting them. the exuberance and fitness that radi- I work out five days
Both groups have backed away from a decision at ated from the runners and walkers who a week. I walk every-
the moment to consider their options. tackled the six kilometre and 10 km day, ski, and hike to
As Nelson’s leaders plan our communities, they distances. Pulpit Rock three days
need to pay attention to the recreation needs, and It was incredible to see so many a week.
that requires input from the community, including Nelsonites pushing themselves to their I do it for my health
kids. limits yet (almost) always having a and to stay fit and to
Giving the youth a voice in the shaping of their smile for the camera. represent a healthy
neighbourhood would give them a greater owner- Yesterday’s run boasted 170 athletes image for my job. I’m a
ship in Nelson and tells them they have a place in and dozens of volunteers who made personal trainer.
this community. the event a success. Ali Popoff,
If the City’s leaders want the youth to stay, or at It bodes well for the collective health Nelson
least return to Nelson, they need to give them a role of Nelson when so many people come
to play in its future. together for such a worthwhile cause.
The schools should play an active part in this as Congratulations to the athletes and
well. Nelson’s classrooms would be an ideal loca- thank you to the volunteers.
tion to find out what the City’s youth want in terms Keep your calendars open for next
of recreation, whether it’s a baseball diamond or a year’s run.
field full of dirt.
NELSON BECKER

Fish Heads I walk a lot. I bike.

& Flowers Biking is a quick way


of transportation. I
play a bit of baseball, I
Fish Heads - To the young underwear make you itch, really want to get into
man in Uphill who chucked and god help you if I see you football
a half-eaten apple to the curb around in my favourite shirt! Brighton Dupuis,
near Trafalgar School, and Angry & Panty-less Nelson
when challenged to put it in
Flowers - to the wonderful
a wastebasket, picked it up
hard working people that
and threw it to the ground
developed the walking path
again half a block later so
along the lake. It is absolutely
that it exploded all over the
the best thing you could do
road. It’s a small town, and
for the health of our citizens.
if I see you with an adult
Proud Walker
they will hear all about it.
Bugged by the Littering Fish Heads - to business own-
ers who aren't original or cre-
Flowers - to all the peo-
ative enough to come up with
ple in the community who
their own ideas and choose
have helped and donated NELSON BECKER
to copy the ideas of others.
to the LVR Cinderella and
Copy Can't

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Home
Assessing electrical capacity
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I bought an older service.
home in west Trail two Another indication of Often, when
years ago. I want to put a your electrical capacity is
hot tub in our backyard. the fact that your home a house lacks
So, yesterday I looked at is equipped with a “load sufficient 240
the main electric panel miser.”
to see if I had room to Often, when a house
volt circuits in
Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation add a 40 amp breaker. lacks sufficient 240 volt the main panel,
3 View St. Nelson, BC V1L 2V1 • 354-2334 To my surprise the 70 circuits in the main panel a load miser is
amp main panel is full for the number of major
and I found a weird box appliances in the house, installed.


on the side of the panel a load miser is installed.
The Heart of Healthcare in the Community that has a label “load This usually indicates
www.kootenaylakehospitalfoundation
miser.” What is it? Can I that the electrical capac-
Dear Friends: still add an extra break- ity in the house is mar-
example of the hot water
er somehow? ginal for the number of
I am an Internist based in Kootenay Lake tank and clothes dryer,
major appliances in use.
Hospital. In my clinic I see many clients the hot water heater may
who have gastrointestinal diseases, and it is Home Front For example, common-
ly, a clothes dryer and an
be drawing power most
essential that there is ready access to endo- of the time. But, when
electric hot water heater
the clothes dryer is in
scopic equipment for the investigation and are served by their own
use, the load miser will
treatment of their concerns. dedicated 240 volt cir-
cut electrical flow to the
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy is the proce- cuits. In your home it is
hot water tank and sup-
likely that they share the
dure to examine the upper part of the gastro- same circuit with a single
ply only to the clothes
intestinal system, including the esophagus dryer.
Steve Cannon, Chris Morris 30 amp breaker and a
(swallowing tube), and the stomach and the It is very unlikely that
& Bill Lynch single 10 gauge wire.
duodenum (first section of the small intes- you will have enough
The load miser is a
tine). Colonoscopy is an examination of electrical capacity to
From your description switching devise that
the lower part of the gastrointestinal tract, heat a hot tub given that
it seems very unlikely that supplies current to one
there are apparently not
called the colon or large intestine (bowel). you have enough electri- of these two appliances
enough circuits or capac-
Both procedures are performed by a physi- cal capacity to provide at a time since there isn’t
ity for your existing
cian with special training in the procedures, an additional 40 amp cir- enough current carrying
appliances.
and the equipment necessary relies on a high cuit for a hot tub. capacity in the 10 gauge
������������������� You may be faced with
quality digital processor. This particular piece For instance, your 70 wire to operate both an upgrade to your elec-
amp panel is full. You appliances simultane- trical service. This will
is like a camera and a light source in one, could possibly extend ously.
and is used to project the images from the scope to a flat panel screen, which probably entail installa-
the service with a sub Therefore, the load tion of a new 100 amp
provides the endoscopist a real time image as the scopes are passed through the panel but this is quite miser gives one of the service wire and main
intestinal tract. unlikely, especially if you appliances priority. The panel.
Currently in Kootenay Lake Hospital we do approximately 450 endoscopic GI have an electric stove, load miser cuts off power However, before you
procedures per year. clothes dryer and or hot to the non-preferred begin this project, I rec-
water tank. All of these appliance when the cur- ommend that you con-
The digital processor is integral in providing high quality images for the physi- appliances demand con- rent flowing through the sult with a certified elec-
cian and our patients. Early diagnosis of conditions such as colorectal cancer, siderable current and miser reaches 80 per cent trician who will be able
ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and esophageal and gastric cancer are criti- any combination of them of the upstream fuse or to assess your electrical
cally important. The potential to recognize some lesions in a precancerous stage with a hot tub would breaker rating. loads and corresponding
both through the detection of polyps in the colon, or mucosal changes in the likely overload a 70 amp For instance, in the service size.
esophagus, may allow preemptive action to prevent the development of a malig- ��������������������������
Steve, Chris and Bill are Building Consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services
nancy. ������������������
Ltd. of Nelson. Do you have a question for “Home Front”? Send it by e-mail to
I therefore would strongly support the purchase of the new Digital Processor for ���������������
express@expressnews.bc.ca.
the hospital and would appreciate your support. �������������

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Esprit De La Femme Lingerie has the solution for pantylines


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Arts & Entertainment


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Briefly
in the vein of Arrested
Development meets
Jamiroquoi for a double
Wassabi Not Forgotten
CD release party
date with Jill Scott and by Laurieann Narayan
GreenTaRA N’Dea Davenport of the McCoshen
Saturday, June 2, at The Brand New Heavies, then
Royal on Baker and Sunday, throw in some Phoebe Saturday, June 2, at
June 3, 7 p.m. at the Snow, Joan Armatrading Spiritbar, downstairs at the
and Four Non-Blondes
Langham Theatre in Kaslo Hume Hotel
for good measure. The music is a juxta-
Green Tara is a superb
Tickets are $7 at The position of soulful mel-
vocalist, writer, composer,
Royal and $12 at Sunnyside odies, rhythm and funk
guitarist, percussionist,
Naturals in Kaslo. and upon hearing them
producer, touring musi-
cian, recording artist, as you are inclined to dance.
well as being the proud Nelson From Nelson Their sound is a unique
owner of Easy Bake Wednesday, May 30 at The fusion of disco, house,
Records. ��������������� Royal on Baker hip-hop and reggae; they
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vibe, all over the globe;
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Europe, Australia, the Join Nelson From feature song, Stories. It says Gisto, guitarist for group.” The group con- this independent band.
U.S. and across Canada. Nelson in song
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Tara has been producing when you bring your tal- CD’s inspiration. “We They are a tight group, also known as Gisto, on across Canada throughout
indie discs and mixtapes ent down to share in a are looking back at our comfortable and support- guitar, Rahj Levinson, the summer months span-
all the way and her newest supportive environment lives, from Stories we are ive of each other. keyboard, Jimmy Lewis, ning the country from
album, Global Baby, is for for all skill levels. extending upon a broader “We started as friends drums, Scott Milne, bass, Vancouver to Toronto
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connection,” vocals and percussion.
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EXPRESS 10K Run – 2007

CHRIS SHEPHERD WWW.TAITPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

CHRIS SHEPHERD

The 170 runners registered in will go toward fitness and the


the second annual Express EXPRESS is looking for proj-
10K Run, organized to raise ects that will leave a legacy
money for fitness in our com- in Nelson.
munity.
Runners braved rain at the
outset, but the precipitation
didn’t last as long as the run-
ners and walkers who coverd
six kilometres and 10 km on
Sunday, May 27.
All the money over expenses Express your
CHRIS SHEPHERD
Appreciation
— Thanks,Dad!
Submit a special memory
and/or photo about a
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EXPRESS 10K Run – 2007


DONATIONS OF GIFT RUN LEADERS
AND THE CERTIFICATES • Barb Brych
• DJs Family Restaurant • Roger Fontaine
WINNERS • Hume Hotel • Shari Edgren
• Jackson’s Hole and Grill • Christina Hartwell
ARE. . . • Gerick Cycle and Sports • Barb Henry
• 10km Women • Quiznos • Diane Jmaeff
• Georama Growers • Jennifer Jmaeff
Matoul, Kelly _____ 42 :20 ___ First
• Oso Negro • Helen Kissinger
Proctor, Carmen __ 45 :10 ___ Second • Yvonne Kiwior
Ridge, Tobi ______ 45 :52 ___ Third RUN SPONSORS • Holli Kosof
Nenn, Krista ______ 45 :52___ Third (tied) • Vince Divito’s • Diane Langille
• TWN • Tobi Ridge
• 10km Men • Crystal Creek Physiotherapy • Bradley Roulston
Ames, Zak _______ 39 :35 ___ First
• Jan Summersides • Amy Waterhouse
Physiotherapy
Lutz, Darcy ______ 40 :23 ___ Second
• Valhalla Physiotherapy
Paetkau, David ___ 41 :32 ___ Third

• 6km Women
Morassut, Jessie _ 29 :08 ___ First

Cameron, Frances _ 32 :02 ___ Second

Barlow, Kiersten __ 32 :39 ___ Third

• 6km Men
Nuttal, Matt ______ 24 :00 ___ First
Kunz, Kenneth ____ 26 :02 ___ Second RENEW
Rioux, Danny _____ 31 :37 ___ Third
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Morassut, Jessie ____ 29 :08 Sherkat, Sasha ______ 33 :11 Gifford , Evangeline ___ 48 :10 Ames, Zak __________ 39 :35 McCarron, Ed _______ 45 :00
Poetsch, Julie _______ 34 :16 Skelton, Miriam ______ 35 :03 Baetzel, Juergen _____ 41 :39 Spencer, Scott _______ 45 :30
Mueller, Cheryl ______ 35 :23
Musa, Christy _______ 34 :39 16-19 FEMALE Todd, Keith _________ 47 :45
Redfern, Karen ______ 35 :26
Exley, Kate _________ 35 :00 Jmaeff, Diane _______ 50 :59 40-49 FEMALE Wiffen, Mark ________ 48 :51
Kenyon, Tina ________ 37 :21 Janzen, Randy ______ 50 :34
Rolleman, Kelsay ____ 38 :20 Mahonen, Jonnine ____ 46 :03
Rolleman, Peggy _____ 38 :19
Ankenbauer, Rainer ___ 52 :26
Exley, Tessa ________ 42 :22 Murray, Browyn ______ 38 :39 20-29 FEMALE Uhrnynuk, Denise ____ 46 :03
Irving, Kim __________ 48 :59 Adams, Jeff _________ 58 :10
Blaiklock, Tess ______ 52 :35 Bertrand, Lucille _____ 40 :54 Matoul, Kelly ________ 42 :20
Pierik, Doug _________ 58 :10
Dawson, Savanna ___ 65 :19 Exley, Joan _________ 42 :23 Ridge, Tobi _________ 45 :52 Cassidy, Lynn _______ 49 :33
Grey, Ellen __________ 45 :03 Zwicker, Amy ________ 50 :32 Fry, Cindy __________ 51 :40
50-59 FEMALE
UNDER 15 MALE Misan, Lori __________ 45 :23 Jmaeff, Jennifer ______ 54 :21 Speirs, Kathy ________ 54 :38
Kosof, Hollli _________ 45 :32 Postlewaite, Vivian ___ 45 :22
Skelton, Adrian ______ 32 :01 Ward, Afton _________ 56 :44 Marsh, Corinne ______ 57 :03
Woodward, Sandy ____ 45 :39 Charters-Osbourn, Jan 45 :28
Blaiklock, Charlie _____ 36 :33 Tucker, Emily ________ 62 :15 Mourer, Sheila _______ 57 :34
O’Neil, Christine _____ 46 :22 Harris, Joanne _______ 61 :29
Morris, Janzen ______ 36 :34 Spielman, Audra _____ 58 :39
Swetland, Lilith ______ 46 :54 Burbank, Sue ________ 64 :04
Edgren, Shari _______ 50 :26
20-29 MALE Byers, Jane _________ 59 :13
Wood, Laurie ________ 64 :23
Baker-Konkin, Wendy _ 60 :52
16-19 FEMALE Speirs, Adam ________ 44 :40
Abraham, Liz ________ 95 :18
Heirck, David _______ 47 :05 Miller, Karen ________ 62 :26
Barlow, Kiersten _____ 32 :39 40-49 MALE McKnight, Mary Ellen _ 95 :22
Beauprey, Jaimee ____ 52 :50 Leman, Karen _______ 63 :57
Schmunk, Jolyne _____ 41 :22 Nuttal, Matt _________ 24 :00 Jones, Debra ________ 98 :12
MacKay, Fiona _______ 64 :19
Silva, Celina ________ 42 :20 Krause, Al __________ 28 :45 Davison-Williams, Claire 99 :54
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Van Sickle, Doug _____ 35 :58
Proctor, Carmen _____ 45 :10
20-29 FEMALE Bridle, Larry _________ 56 :00
Avis, Darlene _______ 65 :40 50-59 MALE
Nenn, Krista _________ 45 :52 Deboer, Tracy _______ 68 :22 Stamm, Doug _______ 47 :57
Butterworth,Teryn ____ 34 :58 Dawson, Chris _______ 65 :22
Waterhouse, Amy ____ 49 :49 Dawson, Anja _______ 70 :10 Blaiklock, Derek ______ 48 :05
Barrett, Shannon _____ 41 :48 Armstrong, Karen ____ 50 :33 Wellis, Tracy ________ 71 :41 Fontaine, Roger ______ 49 :55
50-59 FEMALE Christmas, Shannon __ 50 :55 Graeme, Alison ______ 73 :32 Knox, John _________ 52 :21
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Gray, Beckett ________ 51 :54 Driscoll, Colleen _____ 74 :14 Wall, Ed ____________ 52 :39
Matthews, Geoffrey ___ 48 :28 Simpson, Sam _______ 51 :39 Poetsch, Janice ______ 52 :27 Norris, Lisa _________ 86 :36 McEwan, Brian ______ 54 :01
Burbank, Sue ________ 64 :04 Allarie, Shari ________ 53 :25 Lee, Peter __________ 54 :38
McSwan, Heather ____ 87 :47
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Abraham, Marianna ___ 95 :22
Fodor, Frank ________ 56 :02
Cameron, Frances ____ 32 :02 50-59 MALE Engelbrecht,Maya ____ 56 :14
Perehudoff, Diane ____ 95 :28
Williams, Catherine ___ 37 :05 Kunz, Kenneth _______ 26 :02 Russell, Keri ________ 57 :00
Patterson, Deanne ___ 95 :28
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Matthews, Doug _____ 35 :24 Solarric, Susanne ____ 62 :19 Gibson, Pat _________ 45 :16
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Miles, Melanie _______ 50 :19
Nephin, Kari
Seminoff, Michelle ____ 50 :26
60+ FEMALE Schmidt, Jann _______ 64 :29 40-49 MALE 60+ MALE
Gibson, Pat _________ 45 :16 Tebulte, Chrisie ______ 69 :38 Lutz, Darcy _________ 40 :23 Blair, Ken ___________ 64 :14
30-39 MALE Prothro, Mary ________ 45 :31 Sundberg, Kara ______ 71 :41 Paetkau, David ______ 41 :32 McGreggor, ___ Gord 107 :16
Rioux, Danny ________ 31 :37 Knapik, John ________ 44 :40 Smyth, Alan ________ 113 :07
Cedar ______________ 54 :51 Ramsay, Kim ________ 71 :42
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News
Championship bound Bartley’s people
Oksana Karpiv learned English two years ago and qualified for her first B.C.
performing arts championship
by Chris Shepherd
Oksana Karpiv has been
speaking English for just
two years, but that hasn’t
stopped the L.V. Rogers
High School student from
qualifying for the B.C.
performing arts champion-
ships.
The local teen qualified
for the Performing Arts
B.C. Provincial Festival at
the Kootenay festival in
April and this weekend’s
provincial competition will
be her first.
Oksana moved to
Nelson from Ukraine with
her family two years ago.
When the teen arrived she
spoke Ukrainian, Russian
and Polish and understood Nathan Bartley exhibit: The Salt People
several other European Friday, June 1, 7 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre at 320
languages, but English
Vernon St. Show runs until June 23.
wasn’t one of them.
Bartley’s The Salt People explores two myths,
Learning the language
the Greek myth of Orpheus and Euridice and the
wasn’t difficult, Oksana
Hebrew myth of Lot’s wife, who was turned into a
says, explaining she likes
pillar of salt.
learning languages.
Bartley investigates the concept of ‘looking
She’s been working with
back,’ as both Orpheus and Lot’s wife did before
Mathilde Klassen, a local
their lives were changed forever. He says the work
singing and voice teach-
is quite autobiographical.
er, to learn how to per-
Bartley poses questions as to why these two
form not just in English,
mythological figures looked back. His paintings
but in French, Italian and
suggest possibilities, but he leaves interpretation
German as well.
up to the viewer.
“I enjoy teaching her
Many of the paintings are strongly figurative,
because she’s trained clas-
though he uses landscape and he includes images
sically,” Klassen says.
of birds and frogs to add context and symbolism.
“She’s been taught to fol-
Opening night will feature live music and
low directions.”
refreshments.
Oksana started sing- CHRIS SHEPHERD Bartley’s artist talk is a week later at 7:30 p.m
ing in Ukraine when she Oksana Karpiv sings “Think of me,” from the Phantom of the Opera as she prepares for the provin- on June 8.
was six years old. She’s cial arts championships this weekend in Penticton. The gallery is open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.,
sung in countless competi-
Wednesday through Saturday.
tions there including four
national competitions. She ate and dramatic pieces,” “It sounds funny,” tively, Victoria Simmerling,
was 11 years old for her Oksana says. Oksana says, “but it’s not.” taught by Anne MacDonald,
first national competition The songs she’s been per- Oksana and six other is an alternate for interme-
and was actually too young forming lately include one Nelson performers go to diate piano and Klassen’s
to be allowed to compete, where a daughter pleads the provincial festival in pupils Alicia Klatte is going
though she came third for money from her poor Penticton this weekend. for senior classical voice,
overall. father so she can marry Natasha Hall and Vida Daniel Rodman is going
At 15, Oksana won a young man and says if Ross-Herbison, both taught for junior speech arts, and
another national competi- she doesn’t get the money, by Wendy Herbison, arego- Kiandra McLaren is going
tion. she’ll throw herself off a ing to compete in intermedi- as an observer of junior
“I like to sing passion- bridge. ate and junior violin, respec- speech arts.

Briefly United States to seek ref-


ugee status in Canada.
As they move from
Higgins captivates audi-
ences with her original,
gutsy, spirited country
advance at The Royal and
$10 at the door.

safe house to safe house blues songs. Her crystal- Salsa Night
Nelson War Resister we get to know Ryan and clear vocals that go on Friday, June 1, 8 p.m. to 11
Support Campaign Jen; people who joined forever and amazing gui- p.m. at Spiritbar, down-
Thursday, June 7, 7 p.m. at the military because tar licks. Though she’s rar- stairs at the Hume Hotel
the United Church at 602 there were no jobs, and ing to go anywhere from Nelson’s best latin
Silica St. find they must make a solo to a full band of min- dancers are celebrating
The proceeds will help stand in order to escape strels, Little Miss is mostly the return of salsa night.
fund the legal campaign what they consider an accompanied by partner/ Erin Thomson will
to allow United States illegal and immoral war. guitar player Foy Taylor. demonstrate the moves
war resisters to stay in Deserter, produced by Together they are creat- accompanied by live
Canada. Bignoisefilms.org, is a ing innovative guitar work drums.
There will be a silent political road movie with rooted in a country blues $5 cover at the door.
auction of items from one of the few happy end- style and an unforgettable
local stores and artists, ings this war has given show.
us. Growing up playing
Watercolour lessons
locally baked goods and
drinks for sale, and a For more informa- piano, she now uses gui- Thursday, June 7 at Oxygen
musical guest. Iraq war tion or to donate, contact tar and voice as her main Art Centre
deserter Ryan Johnson the Nelson War Resister instruments as well as her Oxygen’s final visual
will be present to answer Support Campaign at theatre background to art course of the season
questions. nelsonresisters@gmail. bring a refreshing sound begins on June 7.
The fundraiser is also com or phone 505-5567. and story to the stage. Teri Ward will be teach-
the Canadian premiere Higgins has the ability to ing Watercolour en Plein
of the documentary film paint pictures with words Air for four consecutive
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Friday, June 1, at The Royal Register on-line at
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Before Spider-Man, Batman, Pimpernel and his loyal band of you are sure to be entertained.
Superman, and Zorro, there was Sir followers as they rescue the French The 6- and 7-year-old drama class
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Nelson Community Band Danny Tanaglia, John Tickets are $6 at the ranked DJs in the world
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the First Baptist Church at 611 Judge Jules, Cedric Atomic Hooligan will rock
��������� Fifth Street Gervais, and DJ Jean, just Selectahs with DJs Bredda the joint.
���������������������������������� Under the direction of to name a few. Ites and Alex-I
����������������������������������� Laura Johnson, the band Thursday, May 31 at The Jumbo Pass teepee painting
������������������� plays a variety of selections Wax Mannequin and Jenny Royal on Baker potluck
��������������������������������� from ‘70s favourites to clas- Omnichord 3rd Ear Productions Sunday, June 3, 1 p.m. at
������������������������������������� sic, sweeping arrangements. Tuesday, June 5 at The Royal presents Roots Reggae Lakeside Park
��������������������������������� With band members in on Baker Dancehall with Selectahs, Head to the park for
������������������������ �������� ages ranging from 15 to 85, Wax Mannequin, the DJs Bredda Ites and Alex- the final painting of tee-
���������������������� ������������������� the band brings more than self-proclaimed president of I. These two popular forc- pees before they’re sent to
a hundred years of experi- indie rock, is all of that and es have gathered talents Victoria to support First
ence to the stage. more. and strengths to offer one Nations on June 29, a day
The Nelson City Band has His hipster sensibilities, sweet, sultry night of sum- to address government.
renamed itself the Nelson extreme eccentricities, mer sounds that will have The painting process will
Community Band because and immeasurable talent your whole body shaking be filmed and organizers are
so many of its members are make him the star of the to the best dance beats asking people bring food for
�������������� drawn from the area sur- indie scene. He is said to around.
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������������������ rounding Nelson. have ‘a voice always at the Bring your love of reggae
Just as Nelson has over- zenith of the expression of and your dancing soul ready Got art?
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flowed her banks, stretch- some vein-popping need to enjoy the show. Saturday, July 1 at the
������������� ing far up the mountain as he lampoons pompous $5 at the door.
�������������������� Langham Cultural Centre Art
and out the North Shore, rock’n’roll, and then lam- ������ Gallery in Kaslo
������������������ so too has NCB member- poons the lampooning for DJs Toddy Rockwell and The Langham Cultural
���������������������������� ship. They boast members good measure.’ Paulie Wood Centre Art Gallery is
coming for the weekly Joining him, this tour is Friday, June 1 at 198 at 198 seeking exhibition propos-
���������������������������������������� practice from as far away Jenny Omnichord, vocal-
Baker Street als for the 2008 season.
as Johnson’s Landing and ist.
�������������������������� Creston. Jenny plays a myriad Simple.
of instruments but the
Funk, disco, punk. Submissions from artists
must be postmarked by July
1, 2007.
DJ Arash omnichord has always Marty Carter at Cottonwood
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Friday, June 1 at Spiritbar, remained her first love, Falls
Proposals should include
a curriculum vitae, project
����������������������������������� downstairs at the Hume Hotel an invention played by Saturday, June 2, 12 p.m. to 2 description, image list, 10 to
Arash Navaei, aka DJ almost no one, capable of p.m. at the Cottonwood Falls 20 numbered slides/prints/
Arash, is coming to Nelson an abundance of sounds digital photos on CD, and a
Market
for another unforgettable and effects, and for some S.A.S.E.
reason scorned, unknown Marty plays saxophone,
night of vivacious music. For more information
or ignored for almost all keyboards, flute and guitar
He masterfully blends visit www.thelangham.ca
and sings. He does reggae,
in all manner of electron- of its life. Now it’s time for and send proposals to:
folk and jazz.
ica with beautiful ethnic the omnichord to take its Curator
rhythms. His very impres- rightful position among the Langham Cultural
sive resumé includes sets upper echelons of musi- Atomic Hooligan Centre
with world renowned cal instruments and Jenny Saturday, June 2 at 198 at 198 P.O. Box 1000
international DJs such shall be the liberator who Baker Street Kaslo, B.C. V0G 1M0
as Dubfire (Deep Dish), shall set it free. One of the top five
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Functional Medicine. 10 years expe- Can babysit ages 3to7. Call Brynn at attachments, $800 obo 352-9986
rience. Call 352-0459 354-0575. References available.
Courtesy of Columbia Basin Alliance
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GARDEN PRODUCE in exchange for
ORGANIC GARDEN PRODUCE, in
exchange for gardening help. Now
GREEN APPLE and cherry tree gardening help. Possibility for other cash
to November. Located on Longbeach
wood. Great for carvers. 352-4628 income. Now to November.229-4346
Road, 15 km north east of Nelson.
FREE REGULAR SIZE STOVE. PANORAMA IS NOW HIRING For more info, call Bren, between
Burners & oven work fine. Call 352- EXPERIENCED PLANTERS for May 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. 229-4346
6997 and June, and accepting applications MOW ‘N GO Lawn Care, call Phil
THE FREE STORE at the Nelson for firefighting 229-4709. 365-7314 or 687-1669
Womenís Centre is FULL of kids and ANYTHING GOES is looking for FORD MODEL 501 6’ sickle mower. 3
CURRENTLY SOLICITING RESUMES womens clothes and more. Open RELIABLE people to join the team. point-hitch $350 Eric 355-2491
Tues/Wed 12-4. 420 Mill Street. Please do not apply if you are not 50 CONSTRUCTION GRADE straw
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Classifieds Body&
Soul
Home & Garden
THINKING IT’S TIME TO CLONE
YOURSELF? Buried in house work?
Maybe you could use a SECRET
WIFE! Specializing in: Organization Answers on page 21 A DIRECTORY OF HEALTH & HEALING
Strategies, Space Beautifying and
IN THE KOOTENAYS
Mess Consolidation. The Secret Wife
Society can help you! 354-4671. P.S.
We are a professional cleaning com- Acupuncture
pany...
Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences
WANTED, RHUBARB! Please call
352- 6109 Student Clinic .......................................................... 354-1984

House Sitting Jen Cherewaty, RAC, Balance for Body & Soul354-1752
Sara Fujibayashi RAC, at Mountain Waters Spa352-3280
YOUNG FAMILY RETURNED to
Nelson and Waldorf school. Needs Claudia Kavcic, RAC, at Mountain Waters Spa352-3280
home while house hunting. Please! Shauna Robertson, Reg. Acupuncturist ......... 352-2167
505-3365
Marion Starr, Dr. TCM ............................................ 352-9890
Lost & Found Art Therapy
LOST SOMETHING? Nelson City
Police run a lost & found service. Call
Clearwater Art Therapy ........................................ 505-1100
354-3919 or go to 606 Stanley St.
Aromatherapy
LOST SIAMESE CAT “Peanut”
Fairview/Bealby Point area. Missing Barbara Ann Fralick, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist
her dearly, any info call 352-5218 SUMMER SWEET AROMATHERAPY ................ 355-2975
MISSING: LARGE, DUSTY rose,
MEC gortex jacket. If you’ve found it, Astrology
please call Roz @ 505-2136. Astrology & Aromatherapy, Joseph-Mark ..... 229-2227
MAN’S WATCH FOUND at Lion’s Sharon O’Shea, Astrological Readings ........... 352-2455
Park 23rd May. Please call 354-
1364. Breathwork
LOST FRIDAY THE 19th Roland mc-
505 in black case w/ SURE sticker on Blanche Tanner, BP, Family Constellation ...... 227-6877
case. Need music in device. Reward
offered for return. Please call (250) Coaching
509-11919 Pauline Daniel, Life & Transition Coaching ... 354-9654
LOST: LID to basket in front of Richard Klein, Stress Reduction Coach............................35
Post Office in Nelson on May 18.
Sentimental value. Call Penny 352- 2-3280
5419 Shayla Wright, Personal Coach & Mentor ...... 352-7908
SWISS ARMY KNIFE (red - large
size) lost at Taghum beach on Friday Colonics
(May 11) night. PLEASE return. 505- Hydrotherapy, Living Foods, Coaching .......... 352-6419
3365
Misc. for Sale Counselling & Consultation
This crossword is sponsored by Brain Gym, Learning, Ion-cleanse, Gayle, M. Ed.226-7655
PARKING SPOTS AVAILABLE at
Nelson Parkade. Convenient, Safe, Join our !REWARDS program and save Miriam M. Martineau, MA, Integral Counselling505-8170
Inexpensive. Adjacent Hume Hotel.
Hourly, Daily, Monthly. 354-8834
10% on books all year long at all Dienna Raye, MA, Counsellor & Life Coach ... 352-1220
3/4 SIZE VIOLIN - Good condition,
Coles, Chapters and !ndigo stores in Canada. Hair Care
recently tuned. $150 352-1794. SPECIAL OFFER - receive a $40 coupon book when you join today! Front St. Hair Studio, The Key to Beauty ........ 354-1202
BEER FRIDGE, MASSAGE CHAIR,
coffee tables, loveseat, lamps, single Herbalist
bed, pictures, cushions, oil furnace
Janice Poloway, Certified Iridologist, Herbalist551-4528
and tank. 505-2060
WHITE PROVINCIAL BEDROOM
Misc. for Sale Misc. for Sale Misc. Wanted Homeopathy
set, 5 pc.; Fisher Price dlx. high CLARKS SPRINGER SANDALS, FRIGIDAIRE STOVE. WHITE, elec- GENTLY USED ADVANCED ele-
chair; compressor 5 gal/2 hp; all good women’s size 8, taupe w/back straps, tric and brand new. Contact, evenings ment inflatable kayak wanted, double Barbara Gosney, CCH, RS, Hom BC................... 354-1180
extra insoles. Value $144., asking 229-4617 futon mattress, in good condition.
condition and reasonably priced. Call
354-1315 $100. obo 352-9331
COMPACT MINI-FRIDGE, SANYO,
825-9610 Hypnotherapy
LEATHER MOTORCYCLE JACKET, 6-months new $125; Coleman camp- WANTED: FREE LAUNDRY Tub in
TRAILER LOAD PIPES, Misc. truck
men’s size 42, like new, $100. Phone good condition. 352-7813
Sharon Best, Certified Adv. Hypnotherapist ... 354-7750
parts, 6x9 brown rug, washed wool, stove, 2-burner, propane (used only
229-4238
burl table 825-4369 once) $60. Phone 505-5199. BENCH FOR GARDEN, can be Massage Services
AIR-CONDITIONER $50, TWIN elec- painted 359-8115
TECHNICES SL-PD6 5 disc changer, DEEP FREEZER, 19 cu.ft., excellent A TOUCH OF ALOHA, Lomi, Cranio, Structural, Sports ..
tric bed $65, old handmade trunk WANTED ROTATING GREETING
cleaned and in excellent condition, no $85, buffet/hutch $150, 359-7756 condition, $175. 352-9636
remote/manual $40 365-3555 CARD Stand, for hand made cards. 229-4424
40 GALLON AQUARIUM with lid, TECHNICES SL-PD6 5 disc changer, Please call 352-6109
HEAVY DUTY SEARS washing light and filters $100 229-2250 cleaned and in excellent condition, no Juliena Brown, Certified Practitioner, RAC ..... 551-BODY
OLDER MODEL CROCINOLE game
machine, $350. with matching Sears remote/manual, $40 365-3555 Jennifer Johnston RMT .......................................... 551-1197
1975 FORD TRACTOR MODEL for family fun. Call Chris 354-4475
dryer for free; old wooden windows 3000, 1500 hours, 3 cylinder diesel. DOUBLE JOGGER STROLLER $150 WANTED BOOKS, ALL kinds, any POWER ESSENTIALS, True Aromatherapy & Massage .....
taking offers. Call 354-1192 Excellent condition $6,500 365-7536 352-0013 condition, will pick up. Please phone
INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINE 505-4144
12 - 20 FOOT LENGTHS 1/2 PVC GOLD JET TUB with 3/4 hp engine, 352-6109
Mason 280 L. Excellent condition, for pipes $45 359-7059 Ginger Joy Rivest, Neuro Somatic Therapy ..... 505-4284
sale or pawn 352-3876 (message) or matching toilet. $125 or obo. 352-9479. USED LAWN MOWER under $100.
CANOE $200, Apartment washer $100, Call Orion, 352-9773 RUB IT IN, Mobile & Studio, Deep Tissue, Neuro352-6804
359-8123 MAGIC MILL. HIGH speed stoneless
bread maker, never used $40, 50’s WANTED: USED SLIDING glass
mill, excellent working condition, c/w
1000W HPS BALLAST with Hortilux
Bulb $150. Call 226 6826 or 354
couch from England $100 354-8262
instruction manual. $100 352-3137 doors, 5,6 or 8ft. sections. Good to Sex Therapy
PLAYSTATION 2 WITH two control- fair condition. 229-4910 Dr. David Hersh, Board Certified ....................... 352-0151
9877 lers, 6 games and a memory card! NORCO 125 GREAT bike, like new
WANTED OAK BAR STOOLS. Call
CRAFTSMAN 20” ROTARY lawn
mower. Excellent condition. $65 obo.
$100 Call Trevor 505-5384 Deemax, needs to go $800 obo. Call
Mack 505-5005
Rachel if you have a pair. 352-0850 Social Work
CLAWFOOT TUB, $250 OBO, 359-
Have purchased a riding mower. 229- 7128 FIREWOOD: LARCH, FIR, birch, not Music & Dance Val Amies, BSW, RSW, Counselor....................... 505-8044
4300
WINDOW 5’ X 8’ $25. 354-1972
MASTERCRAFT MAXIMUM split or seasoned $100 per pick-up
load. Big rounds. 399-4718
THOMPSON ELECTRIC CUSTOM. Spas
ROUTER, 18 pc.router bit kit, spin one of a kind with case. Great condi-
KIMONO FOR SALE - $ 45 352- saw kit, all never used, 2 yrs old, tion. A steal at $1,000. 505-0744 Mountain Waters Spa, 205 Victoria St..................... 352-3280
MATCHED WASHER AND DRYER
7144 $200 355-2755 for sale excellent condition $200 352- YAMAKI DELUXE 12 STRING gui- Shalimar Spa, located at the Prestige Inn ..... 354-4408
6120 tar, awesome sound, good value for
$120. 365-5608
PROFESSIONAL ELECTRONIC TO LIST YOUR SERVICE, CALL 354-3910
SCALE-NCI Weigh-tronix Model FRIENDS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
informal, interactive gatherings/
3825. Used in a grocery store to
events for music aficionados. Contact
weigh veggies etc...$125 Pierce 354- JoAnne @ 354-1531.
1944
Yamaha DTXtremeIIS, $3100,
Air conditioner (window) $80, DVD Yamaha MS-100DR drum monitor,
player $50, futon mattress $90, $900, both hardly used, like new
Oster juicer $30, water distiller $190, condition, 365-3555
humidifier $60, printer (1 yr. old) BEHRINGER 600 WATT Powered
$90, scanner $80, fax machine $60, Speaker System. Excellent condition,
bottled water station $60, computer serious inquiries only. $795 Leave
40 Gig with Windows XP $250, 354- message: 505-9507
1518 SING WITH SHERA. Voice Lessons �����������������������������������
Misc. Wanted for all ages. First 1/2 hr. free. 354-
3956 SheraKelly@hotmail.com ����������
LOOKING FOR SECOND hand HAND DRUM AND stand [african Open 8:00 - 7:00 Mon. to Sat.
acoustic guitar, 6 string; also wanting berlinia] $150. Djembe “iron wood”,
an 18 speed men’s mountain bike, with metal stand $250. Phone 359- 295 Baker Street, Nelson • 354-4077
reasonably priced 226-0088 6606 www.kootenay.coop
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Classifieds
Music & Dance Prof. Services Psychic Spirituality Sports Equip.“ Work Wanted
VICTORIA STREET STRINGS All CD & DVD Duplication, direct to disc Readings SAHAJ MARG. RAJA YOGA. EASY SHAPER PRO” $100 phone BC CERTIFIED FALLER available
level string players welcome. Tuesday printing and graphic design located in Meditation based practice. Visit us 359-6606 for small jobs on acreages, etc.
Nelson: www.shortyburns.com 352- SPIRITUAL HEALER/PET PSYCHIC
evenings. Info 505-5583 Tuesday and Thursday 5:00 p.m. NEVER-BEEN-USED MTN. BIKE Reasonable rates. Call Shaun at
BURN (2876) offers sliding scale to humans and
ELECTRIC GUITAR, STRAT copy, No cost ever. 205-601 Front Street TIRES. Two NRG Ent. “Superheat” 354-7411
animals. Call Anna 352-3083.
mint, $150. 352-5629 NELSON’S SAME DAY COURIER 509-0905. 2.5 tires, value $100. Call 352-7893
PSYCHIC READINGS WITH
Pets & Livestock
for small moves, recycle/junk runs, or
deliveries by Hybrid car or full sized RUBIYAH RATNA, BFA., MFA., expe- Sports Equip. WANTED: FULL-FACE HELMET in
good condition. No cracks or dents!
van! 551-2727 rienced meditator, rebirther, energy
PUPPIES, LAB/RETRIEVER/COLLIE
CROSS, good natured, willing, loyal,
LANDSCAPING, DRAINAGE, reader and teacher of inner vision
and inner alchemy for over 30 years.
LARGE EASY-SET POOL with filter
pump, maintenance kit, cover, lad-
I wear an adult’s size small or a kid’s
large. 354-3993.
Download
DRIVEWAY grading, rock walls,
ideal pet for family and farm. $80. +
TLC 355-2975
paver stone patio’s, ponds and gar- 229-4042 der and ground cloth. Inquire! 354-
4035
BIKES HAVE ARRIVED! Affordable Express
HOMES4ANIMALS.COM: Looking
dening! Mini excavator and 4.5 ton
dump trailer. Red Bear Contracting Retreats GOLFERS UNITE! Play 2for1 at
parts, repairs, backpacks, hik-
ing boots, climbing gear, tents. photos
for a new or lost pet? Visit this up-to- 505-2475 or 352-1705 many area courses. Coupon books BOOMTOWN SPORTS, 505-5055
BAREFOOT JOURNEYS OFFERS
date free Web site or call 352-7178
or 352-2228.
DOMESTIC DIVAS NETWORK is
here with quality insured services:
‘THE GIFT OF Presence’ evening
retreat. Opening to the deep ease,
at Darwins and Annie’s 352-2227.
BANSHEE SCRATCH: THIS BIKE IS
Thank You online
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES! Are Animal Care, Artwork, Baking, freedom and wholeness of your ALMOST BOMB PROOF. It has a 26” Skogstad Law, Georama Growers, www.expressnews.ca
you interested in walking dogs, play- Bodywork, Catering, Childcare, true nature. No previous experience mag30 on the front and a 24” mag30 Kootenay Co-op, Procter Storytelling,
ing with cats or being a temporary Construction Clean-up, Deliveries, on the back. 6” Camo Sherman fork, Nelson & District Credit Union,
Errands, Housecleaning, Home in meditation required. June 28 7-
foster parent? Please give the Nelson 9:30pm@ Shayla’s Home Studio. Hayes 9 brakes front and back, PRT Nurseries, Still Eagle, Royal
SPCA a call! 352-7178.
Organizing, Landscaping, Painting,
Raceface cranks, 2.50 highroller in on Baker, Otter Books, Kootenay Answers to
Reception, Sewing Repairs, Tile $20. For more info or to register,
MILKING-GOATS, 1 Alpine doe, Setting & Design, Yard Clean-up. call Shayla Wright 352-7908, www. the back and a 2.50 dmr on the Baker, Never Enough Bluegrass, Kris Kootenay
LeDrew, Marty Carter, Samba Band,
purebred (no papers), $ 150; 1 buck Call 505-4691 barefootjourneys.net front, horizontal drop-outs. With a
Bruce Martin, vendors and volunteers
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kid, Nubian-Alpine cross, 4 month EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY, profession- 24” Wildlife tire as an extra and just
Barefoot Journeys-’THE HEART OF for making the 6th Annual Nelson
old, $ 60, 352-1695. al high quality on-site printing. Sporting because I’m a nice guy...$800. obo
COMMUNICATION’ RETREAT FOR Garden Festival the best ever! See
FREE ROOSTERS, 1 year old. 3 events, live performances, festivals, 354-4221
COUPLES. June 22-24. An oppor- you Mother’s Day Saturday 2008!
Dark Brahma, 1 Red Rock, 1 Dark etc. Candid shots for every occasion. tunity to meet with your partner in KONA MOUNTAIN BIKE 21 speed The West Kootenay EcoSociety.
Cornish. 354-4207. A MILLER PHOTOGRAPHY 551- with rear post fender and saddle bags
RIDING LESSONS AVAILABLE. 2276 or amillerphotography@mac.
the heart, beyond the conditions and
limitations of the personality. OM $500 354-1543 Work Wanted
Beginner to advanced. English and com YOGA STUDIO, north Nelson. Fri. BIKE RACK-Swagman twister 3 bike CAPABLE FENCE PAINTER and
western. Must have own horse. MONUMENTAL STONE WORKS 7-9pm-free introductory evening, Sat. rack. Mounts on 2” receiver. Good Lawn Mower guy available now! Call
Contact Renee, 551 1881 Custom headstones/monuments 1-6pm, Sun. 10-6pm. $170, bring condition. $100 John 352-2603 Jesse at 352-7009
NEED HELP WITH your pets and Portable sandblasting Cleaning and your partner for free. Call 352.7908 to CANADIAN TIRE LADIES Rigid EXPERIENCED MATURE RELIABLE
livestock??? Student available to re-highlighting Glass etching. 354- talk with Shayla or to register. www. frame 18 speed mountain bike. As woman to do housecleaning. Call
help out. Call Brynn at 354-0575. 0988 barefootjourneys.net new, barely used $50 359-7290 Gail 352- 4630 see puzzle on page 20

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Auto Financing Cars Cars Tires/Parts/Other Trucks/SUVs/Vans Boats
CARVILLE AUTO CREDIT LTD. 1993 BUICK REGAL, runs great, new 1998 SUBARU FORESTER, 5 spd., ALL-SEASON RADIALS FOR Accord 2001 DODGE CARAVAN, excellent 1979 26’ fiberglass Reinell. Sleeps
Largest dealer group, Western brakes and tires, no rust. $1,600 AWD, excellent condition, low kms, 1990-93, Four tires with 60% tread, condition, power everything, 200kms, five. Two 120hp engines. Marine sur-
Canada. Gets you a Mastercard!! We 551-8418 Blizzak winters inc., $12,000., call size 195/60-15. $150. 352-3936. perfect for camping, yours for $6,000. veyed. $14,000 obo. 352-5536.
approve everybody. No gimmicks or 226-0010 obo (250) 509-1100 18’ OLDER BOAT, rebuilt engine,
free trips, just approvals!! Rates from 1993 MAZDA MX-6, green, 5 spd., FLATBED TRAILER “TRAIL King”,
0%, 0 down programs. Free delivery fully loaded, recent work done, fast!
$4,960. 551-7356
Sleds/Bikes 12,000 lbs GVW with ramps, car or
heavy transporter, $3,000. 505-5555
1990 F350 7.3L Diesel, crew cab,
fully rebuilt auto trans, nice truck,
comes with EZ load trailer. $5,000.
obo. 354-1613
BC and Alberta. Call toll-free: 1-888-
508-4628, or apply online: www.car- 1991 HONDA CIVIC Hatchback 1998 BMW R1200 Cruiser. Low km, FOUR LIKE NEW Toyo mud and $11,500 firm, 358-2745 NECKY “RIP” KAYAK for sale.
villeautocredit.com. w/sunroof, good running condition. ABS, windshield, hard cases, heated 1993 GMC SAFARI SLX 4.3l auto Excellent condition. Great for the lake
snow tires on Ford 8 hole rims.
grips, great condition. (250)231- or river. $250. 352-9235
BULLSEYEFINANCING.COM. New Great on gas! $1,950.00 Call Simon LT265/70R17. $1,600 value for only overdrive, tow package, new tires,
& pre-owned automotive financing, @ 250-825-0173 1897. $900. obo. Call 352-6736 battery $3,000 obo 505-3644 CO-OWNERSHIP OF PREMIUM sail
& motor yachts available at several
domestic and import. Terms to fit
your budget. Same day approval. Call
1985 TOYOTA TERCEL 4X4 runs,
needs work or for parts. Call Mark
WANTED - MOTORCYCLE under
400cc, street legal and in running Trucks/SUVs/Vans 1991 TOYOTA EXTRA-CAB 4x4, 33”
tires, 3” lift, aluminum wheels, bush-
coastal BC bases. Titled ownership
(25% or 50% interest). Fully man-
Lisa - 1-877-531-9156 or go to www. 505-3111 condition. Pat - 352-9920/352-1900 bumper, boat rack, canopy, $5,000.
bullseyefinancing.com. 1994 FORD AEROSTAR: Good con- aged. Some vessels providing rev-
1984 CHEV CAPRICE Silver V8, very VESPA 100 SPORT motor scooter dition, 200km, a/c, 4 new winter tires 352-6625. enues. www.one4yacht.com, (604)
HTTP://AUTOCREDITCANADA.NET. $1,800. on rims. $2,900. 359-7942 66YACHT.
good condition $1,500 352-5090 2000 FORD XLT 4x4 ext. cab, 4.6L,
Apply online. Difficult credit? Need a
visa? Let the experts get you a fast 1988 740 VOLVO TURBO, AT, sun-
roof, white, great condition. 195,000
Tires/Parts/Other 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER, new 5
speed tranny, tuned-up, all season
5 speed manual, dual exhaust, tow
package, running boards, tonneau Rec. Vehicles
approval or call 1-888-501-1148.
km. $2,100 359-7772 17” FIVE STAR rims w/tires, smoked radials, all power options, great ste- cover, $14,000 OBO 399-4268, 304- 1975 DODGE CAMPER VAN. 94,000
1-877-792-0599: AUTO CREDIT 3616(cell) miles, strong engine, decent body,
FAST. Bad credit! No credit! 1985 VOLVO STATION Wagon, turbo, chrome 205/40 R17. $500. 354- reo $6,600. 354-1140
Bankruptcy! Repossession! No prob-
lem! Call today and drive away in a
5-speed, O/D, 4 good winter tires w/
rims, power windows and locks, body
3632
2000 TOYOTA TACOMA 145,000 Boats good tires. $1,800. 304-2277
1986 GLENDALE 26’, motorcycle
TOYOTA TRUCK CLUTCH, ‘83-’88, kms, standard cab, leer canopy, 4x4,
car, truck or van! 1-877-792-0599. excellent, runs well. $2,500. ph.227- 15 1/2 WOODEN SAILBOAT, come rack, inverter,solar,nice layout-
$155.; 4x8 utility trailer, removable stereo, Rino, $17,500 Steve 229-
Free delivery anywhere. www.auto- with Mast, boom, daggerboard, sail, party model,new fridge, front-
8993 or 354-3431(Try both) sides, $295. obo leave message 226- 4705/352-3312
creditfast.ca - DLN30309, Division of and some rigging. Needs finishing tires,transmission $16,000 obo.
1990 SUBARU LOYALE, front wheel 7176 1990 Suzuki Sidekick toad[towed]-
Chilliwack Ford. 1991 TOYOTA EXTRA-CAB 4X4, $750 352-2306
drive, 350km, some rust, runs well, TOYO TIRES 225/75R15, 4 tires plus 3”lift, 33”tires, bush-bumper, cano- $4,500obo. 825-9320
#1 IN AUTO FINANCING. BC’s larg- WHITEWATER KAYAK: Wavesport
est in house financing company for $450. 551-5988 1 spare on rim, $100. 359-7290 py, boat-rack, aluminum rims, etc, 1996 ANGLER CAMPER 8.5ft. w/
Score, good cond.: $450 OBO. New
good credit, credit counselling, bank- 1989 HYUNDAI SONATA for sale. TOYO SNOW TIRES 265/70/16 on $5,000. 352-6625 bathroom, shower,fridge, freezer, hot
(never used) neoprene sprayskirt:
ruptcy, first-time buyer & divorce. We 354-0291 water, furnace, stove and outside
Toyota rims, new condition, less than 1984 DODGE 4X4 REG-CAB, 4” $140. 229-4938
have the lowest rates and prices shower in excellent condition asking
1998 MUSTANG, 5SPD, p/w p/s, 35 5 K, asking $800 352-0531 suspension lift, 33”BFG, Propane, 18’ APOLLO C/W re-built engine & $9,000. Call Cindy 352-1824
in the industry with a guaranteed
approval on over 400 vehicles. All mpg, new high performance tires, 8 x 16 FOOT ENCLOSED CARGO Stereo, needs nothing $3,500 OBO trailer $4,000 o.b.o. 354-1613 SEEKING THE ILLUSTRIOUS
financing applications approved - we excellent condition, $9,500 obo 352- TRAILER, tandem axle, ramp, back 359-6970 JOHNSON 5.5HP O/B, runs, needs ‘SAFARI’ AIRSTREAM. 22’, with
finance everyone on any make of 7228/359-8088 door, side door $7,500 229-5298 2001 DODGE CUMMINS 4X4, loaded- tune-up $275. 229-4559 good electrical, plumbing, tires, glass
vehicle! Call us first 1-888-859-8666, 1998 SUBARU OUTBACK AWD. 4 EXCELLENT TIRES ON RIMS no-leather, tow-package, comes with + re-storable shell. 352-5757.
18’ DRACO CUDDY cabin, 455 big
or online carloanstogo.ca – 24/7. Loaded, dealer maintained, winter rare POP-UP CANOPY great shape, Camper for sale: 9’6”, well equipped,
Tercel/Corolla $150. Mechanical block olds, 600+ horses, great shape,
Cars wheels, hidden hitch, 188,000km
$10,000. 359-7981
repairs available specializing in VW’s
& Volvos 226-7868
$25,000,obo call 250-355-2737 $7,000. obo 608-4791 needs some t.l.c. $700. Obo. 359-7306
OVER 200 NEW & used motorhomes,
1982 INTERNATIONAL 5 ton dump 20’ FIBREGLASS BOAT w/tandem
2002 SUBARU FORESTER Sport #1 IN AUTO FINANCING. BC’s larg- truck certified till end of June, great diesel pushers, 5th wheels, trailers,
NEW REGULAR SIZE CAR COVER axle trailer, no motor $500 obo
AWD Silver, Loaded, 2 sets of tires, est in house financing company for truck $4,000. 505-7916 vans, campers. Total RV Centre.
moonroof, automatic, great car! $50, like new universal back seat ALUMINUM BOAT HULL wanterd, Special RV financing. Since 1984,
good credit, credit counselling, bank- cover $30, (250) 229-4656 2002 TOYOTA TACOMA: “TRD off- (holes cracks doesn’t matter). Call
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1973 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE con- have the lowest rates and prices FIBREGLASS CANOPY FOR long
canopy, CD/radio, service records,
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tune-up, $10, 495. Jim 365-2836 approval on over 400 vehicles. All consider offers. 229-2207 or 354-
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1989 HONDA PRELUDE 2.0L Si 2002 TOYOTA TACOMA, double cab,
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Second Annual Express Fun Run! training sessions.
As you read this, timing such as it is, Some people chose to do their home-
the second annual Kootenay Express work together and others, due to time
10K Run has come and gone. The win- constraints, chose to train independent- • MONDAY
ners of the course crossed the line first, ly. Beginner road riding clinic 6:30 pm.
but other winners also crossed the finish The most dedicated group that Meet area changes.
line: People who improved their health. I observed through the clinic was a
Organizing the beginner Keeping Fit group led by Shari Edgren, • TUESDAYS
walk/run clinic before the Holli Kosof and Michele Intermediate to advanced group road
run, enabled me to be part Seminoff, a solid group of rides. Meet here, 5:45 pm.
of the beginners’ journey, to
bask in their newfound fit-
seven to 10 women who
showed up, rain or shine,
• WEDNESDAYS
ness and the realization that Tuesday and Thursday at 5
Downhill shuttle rides. Meet here,
they controlled their health. p.m. at Lakeside Park. 5:30 pm.
Beginner runners started Through these training •THURSDAYS
by running 30 seconds then Helen Kissinger sessions new friendships - Girlsʼ mountain bike rides. Beginners
walking four minutes and 30 were made, advice given
seconds and last weekend ran 10 km in and discussed on any subject – as this
welcome. Meet at Mt. Station, main
an hour and five minutes. The walkers collective of 40-something women knew ���������� lot, top of Gore, 6 pm.
started with a 30 minute stroll and com- a thing or two – all the while having - Blewitt recreational road rides.
pleted the 10 km walk in two hours. fun and being proactive toward their �������� Meet here, 5:45 pm.
The advanced runners increased their health.
10 km time. Whether people continue to run or ��������� • FRIDAYS
All of that took dedication and hard walk, it was the intent of the clinic that - Downhill shuttle rides. Meet here
work. people improve their cardiovascular
Part of the clinics’ success derived health and in my humble opinion they
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from support from the run leaders and did.
the support participants showed toward Cheers to all the people who crossed ���������������������������� Casual ride to Proctor bakery!
each other. We encouraged groups to the finish line at the second annual
get together during the week to do their Express run!
Tad Lake 354-2979
Helen Kissinger is the owner/operator of Renew Personal Training and a local resident.
She has been helping people achieve their health and fitness goals for 20 years. Do you 601 Baker Street, Nelson
RHC Realty Ross Lake 354-8403
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2007 PROPERTY TAXES NELSON CITY POLICE


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2007 Property Tax notices have been mailed. If you have not yet received As the school year draws to an end, the Nelson City Police would like to take
your notice, please contact City Hall at 352-8239. The deadline for payment this opportunity to thank our corporate and service club program sponsors, as
to avoid a penalty is July 3, 2007. well as the citizens of Nelson for the support they have shown to the youth of
Home Owner Grants must be claimed every year if you are eligible. The Nelson. In this day and age of modern policing, emphasis must be placed on
application form is on the back of the Tax Notice. Please remember to claim education and cooperation rather than strict enforcement. In order to ensure the
your Home Owner Grant, before July 3, 2007 even if you are not paying success of our school programs we need the support of our entire community
the rest of your taxes at the same time, to avoid penalty on the grant amount. and Nelsonites should be proud of the job they have done to build a brighter and
Any current taxes, including Home Owner grants that are outstanding after safer future for our children. Due to the exceptional support of this community,
business close on July 3, will be assessed a 10% penalty. the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program offered by the City
Police is recognized as one of the most successful in the Province. As of this
���������������� year all of our city’s Elementary and Junior Secondary schools are involved in
the program and we have graduated over five hundred students since it’s incep-
As an added convenience, Home Owner Grants may be claimed on-line with tion in 2000. Does Community Policing work? Let’s hear from Aisha Smith, a
a web-id and password; however you must come into City Hall to obtain your DARE graduate from South Nelson,and we’ll let you decide.
ID/password if you have not already done so.
Aisha Smith D.A.R.E. December 20, 2006
��������������� Some people I know have been doing drugs for a long time and now their lives depend on
them. It completely takes all your money away and is very dangerous. D.A.R.E. has taught
1. Pay by Phone/Internet Banking: You may pay your property taxes me a lot of things that I didn’t know about drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Before D.A.R.E.
through telephone or internet banking with most financial institutions. Call started I had thought of what I would say if someone asked me if I wanted to try drinking
your branch for details. Property tax payments are not accepted on the or smoking. Now I know the 8 ways to say No! I learned that over 45,000 people die from
City’s website, only Home Owner Grant applications. smoking tobacco a year. Tobacco has over 200 poisons in it.
2. Pay at your Bank or ATM: To avoid penalty allow for at least 5 business Marijuana smoke contains 50% to 70% more cancer causing chemicals than tobacco
days prior to deadline. smoke and can cause short-term memory loss. Alcohol slows down the brain and body
3. Pay by Mail: addressed to: 101 – 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC V1L 5S4. and can lead to coma and death if you have too much. Now that I know how bad alcohol,
4. Allow enough time to reach us by the deadline. Post marks not accepted tobacco, and drugs are for you, I DO NOT WANT TO TRY THEM!
as proof of date of payment. We accept post dated cheques. It’s important not to drink when you are young because you are still growing, therefore
5. 24 Hour Drop Off: Drop your payment in the drop box located beside the alcohol can affect you more than adults in school and sports. In one lesson we did a survey
front entrance at 101 – 310 Ward Street (White Building). We accept post to see how many teens drink regularly in a month. First, we wrote down what we thought
and I had wrote 45 out of 100. But then I learned that only 20% out of 100% drank in the
dated cheques. last thirty days. That means that 80% of teens don’t drink. I learned that Marijuana slows
6. Pay in Person: At City Hall, 101 – 310 Ward Street (White Building main coordination and reflexes in your body.
floor), 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Cash, cheques or debit cards accepted but not Drugs can change your life so easily. Sometimes teenagers get into drugs and it takes away
credit cards. their money. And sometimes teenage girls become prostitutes in order to make money. A
7. For Next Year: Consider our Pre-authorized Payment Plan. couple months ago I found out that someone I love very much had been doing heroine since
last Christmas and now she has to go to a methadone clinic everyday. When I found that
out, it broke my heart because she used to take me everywhere and she was like my older
NELSON & DISTRICT YOUTH CENTRE sister. I never thought of her being that type of person. It’s amazing how people that you
������������������������������������������������������� think are so innocent, can be so guilty of something so out of proportion.
Living in Nelson, it can be hard to stay out of situations that contain smoking, drinking,
There are too many activities and programs going on to list… check out the new June and drugs because so many people do that kind of stuff here. But if you are smart and
Calendar for the Nelson and District Youth Centre. Pick one up at 608 Lake Street, don’t get yourself into a situation like that it can be quite easy to not get caught up in those
check out the website at www.ndyc.com or call 352-5656 for more information. things. Marijuana is one of the main illegal drugs used here in Nelson. But you can make
Watch for upcoming details about the Summer Skate Tour in the June Newsletter. a difference by not trying it. And since it’s illegal it’s even worse. So please remember that
if you get into drugs or smoking or drinking, you’ll lose your money so fast. And please
remember that if you drink and drive, you are putting yourself and others in danger. And
THE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTRE getting high off a drug can be easily done by just getting high off something much more
useful to you than a stupid thing that can cost you a lifetime.
After four years as the Youth Employment Resource Centre Coordinator we wish
Julia Delany Good Luck as she pursues a new path in our community! The Youth I promise to use the D.A.R.E. decision-making model before I even think of trying alcohol,
Employment Resource Centre welcomes Keri Donnelly, Youth Service Officer for tobacco, and other drugs. And I will not let anyone peer pressure me into trying alcohol,
tobacco and other drugs.
the 2007 summer Service Canada Centre for Youth. This partnership allows for the
Hire-A-Youth Casual Work Program to really flourish during the summer months.
How do I qualify to be a Casual Worker? Where do I find Casual Workers? UPDATE ON PUBLIC �����������
• Are you between the ages of 15 - 30? • Do you have odd jobs that need doing? WORKS PROJECTS City crews are working on install-
• Looking to make some extra cash? • Looking for hardworking local youth? ing a new water main on the lower
• Hardworking? • Not sure where to call?
����� part of High Street across from the
City crews are working on installing Campground. The City targets the
Call the Youth Employment Resource Centre @ 352-5656 for all your Casual Work Needs!
YERC is located at 608 Lake Street. For more information visit the centre or log onto www.yerc.ca a new sanitary sewer system in the end of May for completion, before
The Government of Canada and the City of Nelson have provided funding for this initiative. 900 to 1100 blocks of West Richards moving on to water main projects on
Street. This project is anticipated to be Gyro Park Lane and West Beasley
NELSON HYDRO CUSTOMER ADVISORY complete by the end of July. Street.
Home Based Businesses - Many businesses are now located at home and
the personal computer is an important part of that business. Occasionally SPRING RUN-OFF
there will be power interruptions on the Nelson Hydro distribution system, With the warming weather and spring run-off well underway, the City reminds
either scheduled or un-scheduled. These interruptions can cause loss of data to com-
puter systems if they do not have a back-up power supply. Customers operating busi- residents to use common sense this spring around rising creeks and drain
nesses from home, utilizing personal computers, should consider the investment of a courses. Please do not allow children to play by fast-flowing waterways, and be
UPS (uninterrupted power supply). These battery back-up units will provide power on the lookout for branches and other debris floating downstream. City crews
to your computer from 5 minutes to 1 hour, to ensure that you do not lose data. A are monitoring the creeks daily and clearing culverts as needed. If you see any
UPS system can also provide power filtering to reduce the amount of unwanted debris blocking a fast moving stream, please call the Public Works Department
harmonics and power distortion to your computer. Although Nelson Hydro regrets at 352-8238.
any inconvenience from loss of data caused by power outages, we cannot predict
un-scheduled outages or may not be able to advise customers of maintenance out-
ages.To report a power outage or any emergency within the Nelson Hydro utility CANADA/SRI LANKA MUNICIPAL
system: COOPERATION PROGRAM
Regular Business Hours call: Nelson Hydro General Office: 250-352-8240 or
As part of a program sponsored by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Nelson Hydro Line Office: 250-352-8229.
(FCM), the City of Nelson’s Director of Corporate Services, Linda Tynan, will
Non-Business Hours call: Nelson Fire/Dispatch: 250-352-3103
be travelling to Sri Lanka at the end of May. This mission, part of the Canada/
NELSON MUNICIPAL LIBRARY Sri Lanka Municipal Cooperation Program for post tsunami relief, will focus on
Hours - Mon, Wed, - 11 am - 8 pm / Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat – 11 am - 6 pm
finance projects in Galle and Kalmunai. The Canadian team will work closely
Author Reading: Thursday, June 7, 7:30 p.m. in the Library basement. with local Sri Lankan personnel in the development of procedures to improve
and modernize their finance systems. The City of Nelson is supportive of this
Stephen Garvey reads and discusses his book, Re-Designing Democracy. opportunity to assist other communities that are in need by sharing the expertise
Garvey’s background in political science, environment, and development issues of our staff, and additionally recognizes the benefit to the City in providing an
puts him in a unique position to present arguments on alternative democratic
theory, with real-life solutions to western democracy. excellent professional development opportunity for our staff.

N E E D M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N ?
Visit the City of Nelson’s award winning website at www.city.nelson.bc.ca. If you do not have internet access,
go to the Nelson Library where computers are available for public use.

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