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Youth Want Art Gibbon Park: Golf Course Denied
Youth Want Art Gibbon Park: Golf Course Denied
Youth Want Art Gibbon Park: Golf Course Denied
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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
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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.
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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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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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every single day. She loves it so much that
you can not get her out! She belly flops off ������������������������
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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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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
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will have to work harder would spend 14 per cent
moving lots by throwing
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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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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.
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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-
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.
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
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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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Briefly
in the vein of Arrested
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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,
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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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Gisto says,
connection,” vocals and percussion.
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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.
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
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Street and Carbonate Street lenge so far, presenting the Scarlet ing adventure, with a dash of amour,
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
������������������������ Lord Percy whose bumbling, foolish from their own government’s revo- will present the early days of the
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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
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����������������������������������� 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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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
Crossword
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
250-359-7111
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Homefinders
Lorne Westnedge
& Drew Evans:
THE TEAM THAT
WORKS -- FOR YOU!
QUALITY HOME IN SALMO SUNNY ACREAGE IN BLEWETT BUILDING LOTS IN KASLO RECREATIONAL GETAWAY
Contact 352-7199 Clean, well designed newer 3 bed- 4 bed. 2.5 bath. Home on 6 acres with Sixteen 50’x125’ lots in Upper Kaslo Breathtaking views await you in this
Lorne at: Lorne@rhcrealty.com room, 2 bath. home close to school good sun exposure. Private setting farm in Allen Subdivision with potential for peaceful 2 bedroom 1 bath. bungalow
in Lardeau on a 110’x150’ lot backing
Contact 505-2466 and downtown on a level landscaped property with barn, oubuildings, estab- awesome views of Kootenay Lake and onto crown land and Kootenay Lake
Drew at: Drew@rhcrealty.com lot. Attached single garage, parking off lished garden area, fruit trees, great views, Purcell Mountains. Water license in public beach access across the road.
back lane and workshop. great family locaiton. place. Home comes fully furnished.
Web-site. www.nelsonrealestate.com
Each office is independently owned and operated $249,000 mls K162379 $369,000 $224,000 $174,000 mls.K162017
Real Estate Real Estate Rentals Rentals Rentals Wanted Shared Accom.
BLEWETT MORTGAGE HELPER HOME IN NELSON (Fairview): Blt 3 BEDROOM HOUSE/acreage, SPACIOUS 3 BED + 2 bath 1/2 duplex RESPONSIBLE SOUL SEEKING ROOM AVAILABLE IN BEAUTIFUL
- $900 rental income, solid 6 bdrm. 2002 5br 3.5ba $439,000 www.nel- wood/oil furnace. Passmore. Ref. in Rosemont. $1,100. Available June LONGTERM rental cabin in nature. 3Bdr. home Garden, W/D, deck musi-
house on 8 acres, 14 fruit trees, out- sonbedbreakfast.ca/4sale or 354- required, shop/garage included, 25. 352-2772 Private yard/garden, w/bath n/p n/s cal, vegetarian environment $367
buildings, mountain view. 505-2060 7496 $950/month. 229-5298 Charlene 227-6954 +utilities 354-0492
4 BEDROOM 2 BATH mobile in
KOOTENAY TREASURE. HOME FOR SALE IN FAIRVIEW: 2 BEDROOM UPHILL upper half Lemon Creek. $800/month +utili- IN/AROUND BALFOUR: Looking for ROOM IN BEAUTIFUL home in
CHARMING one bedroom ‘yurt style’ 219 Chatham Street. 4br+den, 3.5ba, of duplex. $975/month includes ties. Available August 1st. Call a place for myself and my SMALL Procter in exchange for maintenance
cottage nestled amongst majestic 2016sf. Two ground-floor sound- utilities. Available July 1st. Call Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 352-2100 dog starting June 1. Call Caitlin at and garden work. Call 229-2136.
fir trees on a private 1/2 acre par- resistant suites with full ensuites with Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 352-2100 505-2668
both interior and exterior entrances 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH Rosemont ROOM 4 RENT in sunny Blewett, 5
cel. Nothing else like it in the area! LARGE UPHILL 4 bedroom house, half duplex. $1200/month +utili- YOUNG COUPLE WITH ONE BABE mins. from Nelson. Available a.s.a.p.
Includes lake view and southern are currently used as B&B rooms.
$439,000. Photos: www.nelsonbed- 2 bathrooms, with view and garden ties. Available June 1st. Call seeking a 1 or 2 bedrm home in $450. all included. 505-5421
exposure. For more info go to: www.
kootenaytreasure.com
breakfast.ca/4sale. Open house
Saturday, June 2, 1-4pm. 354-7496
space. N/S $1,350 plus utilities. open
house June 9th, 1-3 p.m. 509 Hoover
Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 352-2100
UPHILL 3 BDRM. CHARACTER
Nelson. We have a very well behaved
dog & need a yard (we’re happy to Vacation Rentals
EAGLE CREEK, 2 acres on sunny WATERFRONT IN KASLO FOR St. 229-4285 or 229-4793 home, great view, beautiful large pri- fence it if it isn’t already). We’d love NARAMATA LAKEFRONT RENTAL
Blewett Bench, 10 minutes from $179,900. Adorable 2 bedroom, 1 ENJOY SUBLETTING COZY vate fenced yard with garden. N/S, hardwood, sunny windows & wood Sleeps 10, in village, $215 per night,
Nelson. View of Kootenay Lake. bathroom cottage on the Kaslo River. 2BEDROOM house, beautiful land, $1,250 plus utilities. Open house - heat. We’re excellent tenants with minimum 3 nights 462-5284
Dream home site, all serviced, 2 Phone (250) 353-2270. uphill, hardwood floors, wc/d; 900/ 1521 Ward St., Friday, June 1 from references. We’d like to move in
bdrm. mobile home. $297,000 Anita between June 1 and September 1 REVISIT SPRING! Angela’s B&B,
FAIRVIEW CHARACTER HOME, month, mid-June-end July, 354-4884 5-7 pm. Available June 15. Tel: 229- Rossland. Mountain creekside suite,
(250) 551-0486 smaller 3 bedroom, upgraded electri- 4793 or 505-6077 and look forward to the owner of our
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cal, plumbing, new kitchen and bath-����������������������������������������������������������������� dream rental calling us. If you have a blossoms, log fire, hot tub. 250-362-
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DUPLEX, LAKEVIEW, 10 min. walk-
GUESTHOUSE, 4KMS FROM
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Up to $1,500. Contact Catherine at
floors, doors, windows, electrical, negotiable. Shared bathroom. June-
LOOKING TO PURCHASE 3+ acres. ing distance to downtown. Upper & katoubois@hotmail.com
paint, office, play room, flat $229,000 1st. $350/mo. 505-3345
352-0086 Private, treed setting, ideally on lower duplex features broad decks
LG 3 BDRM suite on main floor of RESPONSIBLE SELF-EMPLOYED
Nelson’s North Shore. Anything con- spanning width of both levels. Private ������
A VIEW ON VIEW Street, 1,243 SQ. house in QUIET uphill neighborhood. male looking for a private suite with
sidered. 229-5652 setting on cul-de-sac. Upper level 3
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lots. 4 bedrooms, 2 Huge sun deck, 5 appl 1.5 bath quiet outside dog. Scott 551-5483
bathroom, rec room, 2 fireplaces, full Rentals bedroom, 2 bath, hardwood floors,
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N/S N/P $1,100/mth Available June
1 509-1021
LONG-TERM HOME SOUGHT
basement, good size sun deck, cov- by small family with full-time job.
RIVERSIDE POST & BEAM in Ymir. $1,250./mo. Lower level, 4 bedroom,
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underground sprinklers, SUNNY ROOM AVAILABLE in beau- $1,000+. June 1 or July 1. Call 505-
by owner $439,000 352-5090 2+bdrms, 3decks, W/D, F/S, bright, fireplace, w/d inc., gas fireplace, sep- tiful uphill house, wood/tile flooring, 5456 or ktcraigg@hotmail.com
non-smoking, garden/yard, internet, arate ext. entry, $1,150./mo. Avail. near park. Private entrance, bath-
WATERFRONT LOT KOOTENAY FAMILY MOVING FROM NYC
$1,200. incl. utilities. 250-381-2307or July 1. 352-6899 or 364-8781 room. $500/mo 505-4162 to Nelson in July-August. Looking
LAKE. Last of 2 fully serviced lots
in Nelson’s prestigious John’s Walk 352-6416 SELF-CONTAINED BACHELOR
Rentals Wanted for 3-4 bedroom rental. Contact
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& lot 27 $429,000 No GST CALL NS/NP, furnished/not July 1 $1,200 Entrance; $450 (Utilities Included) town, July 1 or August 1. Khy 505- 2-3 bdrm house w/bsmt or workshop/
Brent 250-354-7585 with utilities 352-0408 352-6215 5332 studio space as of June1������� 352-5954
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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,
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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
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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!
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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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