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The Nelson Pilots Association is inviting people to take flight this weekend as part of their annual Flightfest. The Nelson Star received a sneak peak on Wednesday of the sights you will be able to see from the sky. There will be two helicopters and three planes taking people out towards Balfour. “This truly is paradise,� said Case Grypma of the pilots association. “I’ve flown a lot of places, but there really is no place like the Kootenays.� Grypma who got his pilot’s licence in Victoria, was a commercial pilot for many years. For those who are more comfortable with their feet on solid ground, there will be acrobatics in the sky near Pulpit Rock and above the water near the soccer fields at Lakeside Park. Aviation enthusiasts will also get to see some antique aircraft including a Cold War jet, and World War II era planes. Flightfest begins at 8 a.m. tomorrow morning with a pancake breakfast. For more information visit nelsonpilots.ca or see the schedule on page 11 of today’s paper.
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Concerns raised about bus exchange plans MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter
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Victoria Street may become the home of a new bus exchange, but business owners in the area are worried about the impact the move could have on their bottom line. “I’m concerned that we
might lose some business from passing trade. Like all accommodators in Nelson, an element of our business is from drive-by traffic,� says Chris Drysdale, owner of Cloudside Inn. “I can tell you exactly how many people each year come in because they’ve just seen the house.�
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A service review, presented by BC Transit and the City of Nelson, proposed the current bus exchange at Baker and Ward streets be moved to the 400 block of Victoria Street, where Cloudside Inn is located. The proposed bus exchange on Victoria Street would close it to other trafďŹ c.
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The organizer of a protest rally against cuts to Nelson’s bus service says he was not discouraged despite only a “modest” turnout Sunday. “I never planned for this to be a big demonstration, especially since it was the long weekend, with Kaslo Jazz Fest, Cyswog ‘n Fun Triathlon, and other events,” Curtis Nickason says. “This one was more symbolic than anything as it was the last Sunday we will see a bus on our streets for the foreseeable future.” Nickason says the main purpose of the protest was to highlight a lack of public involvement in the decision making process. “We believe there must Bob Hall photo be a better way to address a Several children attended a rally in support of bus service Sunday. Five-year-old Olivia deficit than to cut a service Brown chanted “Less cars, more buses!” as she walked along Baker Street. that is needed in our city. Overall, I would count this when walking is not an opNickason says over 100 a one cent per litre gas day as a success,” he said. tion,” said Zack Ruvinsky. “I cards were received, and many tax, while others said they People unable to stay for think getting a smaller bus were angry that the transit re- wouldn’t oppose further inthe full demonstration or could solve the issues.” ductions will result in higher creases to transit fares to adwho couldn’t attend submitJohn O’Neill asked what costs to get to work. dress the deficit. ted comment cards. would happen when fuel “The cost of just about evNickason has also created “Cutting transit in this costs rise even higher. erything has gone up, while a Facebook group called the time of climate change is “People will start to dis- wages have remained stag- Nelson Transit Riders Comabsurd,” Howie Ross wrote. cover they cannot afford nant,” he said. munity. “If politicians used public owning and using a car, but “Forcing transit users to He says the one downtransit, their cuts would not if nothing is done today to find alternative transporta- side to the event was that happen. Many people need preserve our transit service, tion places even more of a his eight-year-old son Jathis service. Find some oth- what option will people financial hardship on our cob had his handheld video er place to save money!” have to get around afford- most vulnerable citizens.” game stolen while he was “I do depend on the bus ably in the future?” Some people called for participating in the protest.
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Residents gather to discuss Morning Mountain fund dispersal GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
The annual Fat Tire Festival is held on Morning Mountain. Twelve years after fire destroyed the ski lodge there, a large chunk of the insurance settlement remains unspent.
undo work already done,” Faust says. “The first step is to signify it as a park and try to change some of that behaviour.” While deterrents might involve signage or gating, someone also suggested having a live-in caretaker on the piece of property the regional district owns. Since the fire, the ski hill area has remained open to the public, and the Nelson Cycling Club recently ap-
plied for tenure over a portion where the annual Fat Tire Festival is held. About 20 club members were present at the meeting, which president Paula Owen described as very positive. “We came away from it hoping that we will be the stewards of the area,” she says. “We weren’t looking for a big chunk of the money, but it helps us apply for future funding to have a sanc-
tioned area that we can call our own.” Owen says maintenance of existing trails is an ongoing concern: “We need support for that. We try to reroute trails where they’re highly eroded. We fix it up every year because mudboggers damage it quite a bit.” Other groups represented at the meeting included the Taghum Hall Society and Blewett Conservation Society. Faust says the next step for her and neighbouring director Ron Mickel is to work with regional district staff on freeing up some of the money, although she isn’t sure what amount. “A lot of good ideas [were suggested] and it’s for director Mickel and I to think about perhaps doing a recreation plan with some of the things they mentioned,” she says. Morning Mountain operated as a ski hill from 1974 until 1999 when the lodge burned down. The community decided not to rebuild and instead funds from the insurance settlement were reserved for recreation projects in Taghum, Blewett, Beasley, and Bonnington. Some of the money went toward building Bonnington Regional Park and replacing playground equipment in Blewett.
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A dozen years after fire destroyed the ski lodge at Morning Mountain in Blewett, the Regional District of Central Kootenay is closer to disbursing the insurance settlement. Residents were asked at a well-attended public meeting last month how they would like to spend the remaining $187,000, which is earmarked for recreation. “It’s been sitting there for a long time and has been used for a couple of community projects,” says director Ramona Faust, whose area includes Blewett. “The idea will be to use [the rest] very judiciously, where it can get the most bang for its buck and help with enduring projects.” Faust called the meeting “constructive,” and says many ideas came forth from the over 100 people in attendance. She says there was strong support for preserving Morning Mountain as a recreation area for mountain biking and sledding, as well as providing new amenities like washrooms, garbage cans, and picnic tables. At the top of the list, however, is securing the area to prevent things like burning, bush parties, and mud-bogging. “That’s threatening to
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The importance of billet families to our Program is immeasurable. Part of our commitment to our players and their parents is to help provide them with a good ŚŽŵĞ͘ dŚĞŝƌ ƟŵĞ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ďŝůůĞƚ ĨĂŵŝůLJ ŝƐ Ă ǀĞƌLJ ŝŵƉŽƌƚĂŶƚ ƟŵĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞŝƌ ůŝǀĞƐ͘ dŚĞLJ ĂƌĞ ĂǁĂLJ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĨƌŝĞŶĚƐ ĂŶĚ ĨĂŵŝůLJ ;ŽŌĞŶ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ĮƌƐƚ ƟŵĞͿ͕ ƐŽ͕ ƚŚĞŝƌ billets become their surrogate family. While the billets ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞ ƐŽŵĞ ŵŽŶĞƚĂƌLJ ĐŽŵƉĞŶƐĂƟŽŶ͕ ƚŚĞ ƌĞĂů ƌĞǁĂƌĚƐ ĂƌĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ůĂƐƟŶŐ ƌĞůĂƟŽŶƐŚŝƉƐ ƚŚĂƚ ĂƌĞ ĨŽƌŵĞĚ͘ tŚĞŶ Ă ĨĂŵŝůLJ ǀŽůƵŶƚĞĞƌƐ ƚŽ ŚŽƵƐĞ Ă ŵĞŵďĞƌ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƚĞĂŵ͕ ƚŚĞLJ ĂƌĞ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ ƚŽ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ƌŽŽŵ ĂŶĚ ďŽĂƌĚ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƉůĂLJĞƌ͘ dŚŝƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞƐ͕ ƉƌŽǀŝĚŝŶŐ ŶƵƚƌŝƟŽƵƐ ĨŽŽĚ that is available for him to prepare or for the billets to prepare for the player. &ĂŵŝůŝĞƐ ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞ Ă ŵŽŶƚŚůLJ ďŝůůĞƟŶŐ ƉĂLJŵĞŶƚ ŽĨ $600 for each player. Some have ĨŽƵŶĚ ŝƚ ĞĂƐŝĞƌ ƚŽ ŚŽƵƐĞ ƚǁŽ;ϮͿ ƉůĂLJĞƌƐ ĂƐ ƚŚĞLJ ƚŚĞŶ ƚƌĂǀĞů ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ ĂŶĚ ĂƌĞ ĐŽŵƉĂŶLJ ĨŽƌ ĞĂĐŚ ŽƚŚĞƌ͘ /Ŷ ĂĚĚŝƟŽŶ LJŽƵ ǁŝůů ƌĞĐŝĞǀĞ Ă ĨĂŵŝůLJ ƉĂƐƐ to all Regular ĂŶĚ WůĂLJŽī ,ŽŵĞ 'ĂŵĞƐ͘
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Meadow Creek Cedar creditors to vote Monday GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
Companies owed money by Meadow Creek Cedar will decide Monday whether to grant the company a 60-day extension on its outstanding payments. “The creditors will be voting to either agree to or decline a further extension,” Ben Franklin of bankruptcy trustee Murphy and Associates said in an email. If the creditors decline, “there is a possibility that the proposal could be annulled and the company adjudged bankrupt,” he said. Meadow Creek Cedar filed a proposal for creditor protection in early 2009. At the time it owed $427,000 in payroll deductions to Canada Revenue Agency, a secured creditor. Unsecured creditors were owed almost $1.5 million and were to receive 25 cents on the dollar. The proposal was approved that fall. Five out of six payments to the tax collector have since been made, along with three out of four payments to unsecured creditors. However, Meadow Creek defaulted on its final payments, due by the end of April and November 2010 respectively. Trustee Lloyd Murphy attributed this to “various rea-
Meadow Creek Cedar is at risk of bankruptcy if creditors refuse the company another extension Monday to pay its outstanding debts.
sons” — the operation’s cash flow turned out to be less than projected, and an associated company expected to help with refinancing didn’t come through with the additional funds. “A lot of the money to fund the proposal is coming from outside sources, so it’s not like the operation of the company per se is generating any huge cash flow that anyone’s benefitting from,” he said. Following a discussion of “the company’s operations, cash flow, and plans to increase
production and finished lumber for export,” the deadline to pay the outstanding money — about $71,000 to Canada Revenue Agency and a total of $91,000 to over 50 unsecured creditors — was extended to March 7. However, they missed that date as well. Murphy was out of the office Wednesday and unavailable for comment on the latest potential extension. Companies on the unsecured creditors list are from throughout BC and Alberta.
Fugitive Caught near Osoyoos Wednesday
Suspect has Kootenay connection Nelson Star Staff
A man facing an attempted murder in Penticton has a criminal record for an offence committed in Ymir seven years ago. Court records show David Wesley Bobbitt, 35, was charged in March 2005 with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The offence occurred on July 8, 2004. He was convicted and sentenced to two years probation and banned from having weapons for two years. Police say Bobbitt held a 22-year-old woman captive
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in a downtown Penticton second-hand store and assaulted her for several hours in front of her toddler. The woman was reported missing Saturday evening. Police found her in the store early Sunday, bound and suf-
fering from serious injuries. Bobbitt was the lessee and operator of Dave’s Second Hand store at 146 Ellis Street. He also lived on the property but wasn’t there when police arrived. He was arrested without incident Wednesday evening as he walked along Highway 97 near Osoyoos. An orchardist spotted a man setting up camp on his property and told him to leave. He recognized Bobbitt and contacted an off-duty RCMP officer who in turn contacted the Osoyoos and Oliver detachments. Facebook postings indicate Bobbitt has family in the Kootenays.
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A Nelson man who has just returned from Japan fears a $3 billion reconstruction plan for the tsunami-stricken town of Onagawa is nothing more than a “hallucination.� John Craig, a self-styled Japanthropologist, came home this week after a month touring the country with his new book, Seen Through a Foreigner’s Eyes: An Earthquake, which he says is “pretty pointed� in its criticism of how the March earthquake was handled. Craig first visited Onagawa a few weeks after the disaster, and says some things are actually worse now. Although a lot of scrap has been cleared from the streets, it has “clearly delineated the vast swaths of nothing where houses had been. And the large, still very misshapen buildings were much more clearly defined. The contrast was very macabre.� About 600 people remain sheltered in cardboard partitions in a gym, compared to 800 when he first visited. However, there is little incentive for them to leave. As soon as they move into new prefabricated housing, they cease to receive government support. “Once you’re in them, you have to get your own food, which is a long way away,� Craig says. “I saw some of those structures, which are generally situated far from everybody because that’s where it’s cheapest to build them. They’re really very primitive.� Instead, he says, the homeless watch TV, receive free meals, and get used to it. They want money and expect the government to pay. “That attitude is not the kind I believe is required for the literal rebuilding. You need a pioneer attitude. You need to [say] what can I do to rebuild my community? But there is nothing like that... I fully expect on my next trip in October, there will still be 600 people.� Onagawa is the first mu-
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The scene in many Japanese towns is still of destruction.
nicipality in its prefecture to draw up a reconstruction plan. However, Craig thinks the price tag — over 20 times the town’s annual budget to finance land development and community relocation to higher ground — makes it unlikely to win support from the debtladen government. “Three billion to reconstruct a small town in the hinterland of Japan is a complete hallucination,� he says. “There’s no way they’re going to get it as far as I can see. This is cognitive dissonance in the extreme on the part of city officials.� He was also disappointed to discover the town hall has been rebuilt at a cost of over $2 million, as he believes the makeshift office used in the wake of the disaster was more than adequate: “You don’t need a brand new aluminum building. But they were very proud of it.� At least Onagawa still has hope, he says, even if it is just a pipe dream. Other coastal communities even worse off have given up altogether. More than money, he feels the affected people need counsellors who can
get them out of their “poor me� mode. Onagawa’s fishing industry has been destroyed, he adds, and while part of the reconstruction plan includes canneries, they have to look at other ways of revitalizing the economy — perhaps using Nelson’s example and expertise. “My rather outrageous idea was since it looks a lot like Nelson and there are a lot of mountains around, they could actually turn Onagawa into a mountain biking mecca,� he says. “They need new ideas. There are none. There is simply money: give it to me and somehow we’ll come back... They just don’t have the imagination to consider other options.� As for the nearly $40,000 Nelson has raised for Onagawa, officials declined to suggest how it should be spent, preferring to let people here decide (see related story at right). Onagawa is home to a monument commemorating Nelson pilot Robert Hampton Gray, who died there in World War II. The town has also sent student delegations here for several years running.
Several hundred postcards with messages from Trafalgar Middle School students have been distributed to Onagawa residents. Wendy Lacroix, part of the local relief committee, says the cards were mailed about two weeks ago to Michael Luzia, a Canadian teacher living and working there. Luzia passed them out to students and “anybody he felt needed a bit of a boost... They were very grateful for them.� Lacroix says all the kids who visited Nelson last fall received them, but they weren’t the only ones. Although she didn’t count them, she figures there were 200 to 300 cards, which contained “pretty sincere� messages of hope. The front of the cards featured pictures taken by Trafalgar teacher Madeleine Guenette. The city covered the postage. l Nelson’s Onagawa fund has reached close to $40,000, including the city’s $10,000 contribution — but there’s still no final decision on how to spend it. Lacroix says they’re leaning toward scholarships at Selkirk College and sports equipment for schools. A meeting later this month may help decide. “It would be nice to have a legacy of sports equipment or a plaque that says we helped them out in their time of need and mainly we were looking to do things for their kids,� she says. At the same time, they’re considering buying a set of Japanese drums to present to the town. — Greg Nesteroff
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RNIE GARE SCHOLARSHIP SOCIETY Congratulations to the students from LV Rogers High School, Mt. Sentinel High School, JV Humphries (Kaslo) and Salmo Secondary High School on being recipients of the 2011 High School Scholarships from the ERNIE GARE ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP SOCIETY. Kristina Addison Valentin Conrad Elliot Humphries Blake Arcuri Rachael Moulson Sara Einarson Dillon Stoddart Rebecca Afford Luke Mori Laura Soukeroff Brebeca Beaulieu Tara Soriat POST SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS: Jordan Melanson - Simon Fraser University Chase Rickaby - Mount Royal College We wish all these local student athletes the very best in their future academic and athletic endeavours.
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Friday, August 5, 2011 Nelson Star
Editorial
The transit nightmare
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ublic transit is one of those issues that’s quick to spur emotion. Many argue the ability for a community to transport its residents from point A to point B is as important as the infrastructure bringing water and electricity to homes. The past 12 months have been a public transit nightmare for city council. And it doesn’t look like this bad dream is about to end anytime soon. It started with a Trojan horse from Victoria. With much fanfare last spring on the lawn of City Hall, BC Transit unveiled the new buses Nelson Transit was about to receive. Fresh from doing laps at the Vancouver Olympics, these modern buses were going to bolster our local fleet. Well, it turns out it was a gag gift. Under the guise of enhancement, local taxpayers were helping solve BC Transit’s glut of Olympic buses. To deal with cost overruns and a system sadly underused, a few weeks back council mapped out ways to trim the system. The decision to head in the direction of cuts weighed heavy on councillors, but as stewards of our tax dollars they swallowed hard. Those who rely on our transit system the most — the working poor, seniors and the disabled — have been quick to raise their voices in protest. Any change to an already lean system is going to cause hardship. Even when council aims to enhance the system with measures like a new bus exchange on Victoria Street, residents get riled. Though the city is laying the groundwork for a bolstered regional service, closing a main downtown street to traffic is going to have consequences on business and traffic flow. Clearly the city can’t win when it comes to transit. Solving the transit puzzle requires more use of the service. Council knows this, but for years has not been able to crack the nut. Public transit will become more vital in our future and unless more people get on board, the controversy will continue. We want to hear from you. E-MAIL LETTERS TO: newsroom@nelsonstar.com The Nelson Star is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to the BC Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to bcpresscouncil.org
Editor: Bob Hall Publisher: Chuck Bennett
Commentary – Marty Horswill
Praise for Heron’s Landing deal
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o Heron’s Landing will be alighting right here in Nelson. Yes, we’re getting a sculpture valued at over $200,000 at almost no cost to the local taxpayers. How can this be, you wonder? Kelowna sculptor Jock Hildebrand was commissioned by Calgary-based Lake Placid Developments to create the sculpture for inclusion in a major condo development in Kelowna. After Mr. Hildebrand had completed the work and been paid his entire $200,000 commission fee, the condo’s strata council apparently refused to accept the sculpture and the developer was left owning a 25 foot sculpture for which he had no use. Lake Placid Developments then approached Mr. Hildebrand to request his help in finding another home for the work. The developer offered to donate the sculpture to any municipality willing to provide a charitable receipt for the work’s full value in return for his gift. Mr. Hildebrand immediately approached Kelowna city council with the developer’s offer because that’s where he lives and that’s where he had always expected his work to be displayed. I became involved in this story after hearing a CBC report of Kelowna city council’s decision to reject the offer. My initial response to the news story was a sardonic chuckle as I wondered what bizarre circumstances had led Kelowna council to turn down a free $200,000 sculpture. Having served on Nelson city council, I was intrigued by the politics of the situation and couldn’t
help wondering how our council would have reacted to the same offer. It was while thinking along these lines that it occurred to me that a sculpture of a great blue heron would be perfectly suited
Heron’s Landing
to Nelson’s waterfront and that we had the opportunity to create a home for the work in Nelson at no cost whatsoever to the local taxpayers. What had occurred to me was placing Heron’s Landing in the new public park that the developers of Kutenai Landing are required to create adjacent to Lakeside Drive. I realized that if New Future Building Group were willing to pick up the cost of preparing an appropriate site for the sculpture and if council were willing to offer the required charitable receipt, Nelson could scoop up the $200,000 prize. So I quickly made a series of phone calls to CBC Kelowna, to Jock Hildebrand, to New Future Building Group and to Lake Placid Developments. While making these calls I learned that the developer planned to gift the sculpture to the first community willing to provide the requested charitable receipt. I also learned that two other communities, West Kel-
owna and Okotoks, Alberta had already expressed an interest in acquiring the sculpture though they had yet to offer the required charitable receipt. It was clear if Nelson was to have any hope of acquiring the work, we would have to move very quickly. I then informed Mayor John Dooley of the opportunity available to the city and of New Future Building Group’s willingness to cover the installation costs if the city acquired the sculpture and offered it for inclusion in the new public park at Kutenai Landing. I also stressed the fact that time was of the essence if Nelson was to have any chance at all of being successful. I am extremely impressed by the deliberate and energetic manner in which the city staff, the Cultural Development Commission and the mayor and council dealt with this matter in order to bring it to a successful conclusion. When I learned that the deal had been finalized for Heron’s Landing to come to Nelson, I sent this email to Mayor Dooley: “I just heard that the Heron’s Landing deal between the city and Lake Placid Developments has been finalized and the sculpture will be on its way here very shortly. That’s wonderful news! I’m extremely grateful for your leadership in making this all happen. I’m also impressed that everyone involved in bringing this sculpture to Nelson has appreciated the need for prompt action. Once again, Nelson has definitely shown it has the right stuff. Bravo to everyone on council.”
But now I see council is being criticized for daring to go outside Nelson to acquire a piece of public art. I could understand this criticism if council had commissioned an outside artist to create the work without first allowing local artists the opportunity to submit their own proposals. Clearly no such commission by the city was ever a consideration here. Instead council had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a $200,000 sculpture by a well-regarded BC artist at no cost to the city provided it moved with great speed to beat out the competing municipalities also interested in this unique sculptural windfall. Having just spent the past two years raising $100,000 to commission two local artists to create a new opera and to premiere that new work in Nelson next March, I am a keen supporter of Nelson’s extremely talented artists and of the need to raise the funds to support their endeavours. I’m also acutely aware of the difficulty of raising significant sums for the arts in a town the size of Nelson. However, I see no conflict whatsoever between supporting local artists and the city’s action in taking advantage of a totally unique opportunity to acquire a significant work by an artist from a neighbouring valley at no cost to Nelson taxpayers. “Never look a gift horse in the mouth” seems a sound operating principle to me, even for the arts. Marty Horswill is a former Nelson city councillor and integral member of the local arts community
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Inspirational bike rider Here’s a story to restore your faith in humanity... Travelling back from Vancouver to Nelson, my friend and I stopped at a fruit stand in Keremeos. Packing our purchases in the car, I left my wallet on the hood and we drove off. A few miles down the road we again stopped to buy from yet another stand (this time, cheese and shortbread). BLIND PANIC, I had a mental flash of where my wallet had been a short time ago. Money, credit cards, ID, you name it, there it was! We back tracked, only to confirm that, yes, it was gone. After going into damage control I calmed down, but could not help thinking of the utter nuisance of obtaining ID, etc. Stopping in Grand Forks to get gas, Marylee’s cell phone rang and I heard the words
“You found my friend’s wallet!” Getting a return phone number, I spoke with a Yan Michaud who hails from Ottawa and is presently touring
“Yan’s integrity and willingness to help a stranger is beyond price, and the goodwill stretching across Canada makes me very proud of my adopted country.” Canada via bicycle. Following profuse thanks, I asked the obvious question: How did he get the number? And this is the story. My son, Patrick, has an art gallery in Ottawa. On his website, there are a few
references to me. Yan phoned to check this out, obtained my daughter’s cell number who subsequently gave Yan Marylee’s cell number and voila — my wallet was safe. He sent it back via Greyhound and I received it 48 hours later. It transpires that Yan is director of e-communications, communication service products and service division for the federal government. Obviously, he knows his business in communications and we can certainly be glad of that! Beyond that, Yan’s integrity and willingness to help a stranger is beyond price, and the goodwill stretching across Canada makes me very proud of my adopted country! June Mills Nelson
Drug use should not surprise
Nelson is no different than any other place in regards to the sex and drug issue amongst minors. I remember seeing this group of young girls out for the night and reported it too. Nothing anyone can do until the crime takes place; no preventative measures of having night vigilantism and yet, I have never seen any good come from drugs and alcohol and question why alcohol is legal and why the police do not go after the cocaine dealers. As a young girl growing up in Nelson in the 1950s and ‘60s it was no different than today. The only difference was in how you raised your
children. Do you parents really give your children what they need, or are you leaving it to the government system to educate them? Well then!
“Dressing to look smart builds self esteem... not what I see today with most young girls that dress up like Playboy bunnies.” I was fortunate to have parents that really cared enough to keep me busy in extra activities that were enhancing my self-esteem: ballet, piano,
acting, skiing, hiking, sculpting, weaving... a wonderful Kootenay School of Arts at that time was a vocational summer school. By the time I was 18 I had already traveled to Europe and experienced the real vogue of life. I was on my way out of the Kootenays to follow my passion in the big world out there. Dressing to look smart builds self-esteem... not what I see today with most young girls that dress up like Playboy bunnies to roam the streets... sooooo! What do you expect? Permissible tom boys? Jana Harmon Nelson
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HUGS... and a big bouquet of wildflowers to the one that cut the grass going out of Nelson. It sure makes it look a lot better-not so scruffy. I appreciate not getting soaked as I walk along the path. Thanks so much it really makes a difference. — a rain or shine walker HUGS... to all the local gardeners in Nelson and area. You inspire as well as nourish. — happily munching local veggies
SLUGS... to Harley Davidson owners. Ya we can hear you, congratulations for destroying the wonderful sounds of summer. HUGS... to the two people who pushed my vehicle to safety after I stalled at the Baker Street four-way stop, to the kind flagger who tried to give me a jump-start, and to Craig the mechanic for coming out after hours on a Friday before a long weekend to try to find the problem.
If you have a Hug or a Slug... we’d like to hear it. Simply email us at editor@nelsonstar. com with your short quips, compliments or complaints. We will print the anonymous submissions for all to see. Be honest, but all we ask is you keep it tasteful. You can also drop by a written submission to our ofces at 514 Hall Street.
Dog Walk Closure Due to Transport Canada Safety Regulations, the Airport Water Front and the Dog Walk will be closed to the Public from 10am- 4pm Saterday August 6th. Please Obey ALL Signs for your own Safety. Thank-you for your Cooperation. Boating Restrictions Due to Transport Canada Safety Regulations, Boaters are asked to refrain from boating under the Aerobatic Box just West of the Orange Bridge [see map] during the Air Show on August 6th. ALL Boaters are asked to stay within 500 feet of the shoreline on both sides of the Lake and to NOT encroach into the Aerobatic Box. Thank-you for your Cooperation.
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Calendar
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Aug. 10th - Ganga Giri & Adham Shaikh with Dubconscious
Aug. 12th - Deekline Aug. 13th - Big Jules & Philth Kids Aug. 16th - Oka
Live Austrailian Techno Funk
Aug. 19th - Humans w/Ricco & Vinnie the Squid Aug. 20th - DJ Hedspin
The Eh! Team DJs
Aug. 26th - Figure & The Killabits Sep. 4th
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Sep. 8h
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Sep. 9th -
Farewell to Nelson
DJ Terrantino
Retro Hits
Sep. 10th - Val Kilmer & The New Coke
Live 80’s
Band
Sep. 15th - Opiuo Sep. 16th - Ed Solo Sep. 20th - PS I Love You
with Balkans
Sep. 20th - PS I Love You
with Balkans
Sep. 22nd - Michael Rault Sep. 23rd - Karkwa
2010 Polaris Music Award Winners
Sep. 24th - Said the Whale Sep. 27th - Hollerado
with Young Rival & Wildlife
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Events
COLUMBIA BASIN CULTURE TOUR
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
The Columbia Basin culture tour allows you to explore artists’ studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites during this free, selfguided event. Travel to studios and archives that aren’t normally open, see demonstrations, new exhibitions and collections or meet people behind the scenes. To participate in the tour, simply grab a map, your culture tour directory and go. Tour brochures are available at tourist information centres and participating venues. Visit the website at cbculturetour.com to view full artist/venue profiles for further details on each location’s activities or register to receive a tour brochure in the mail. The tour takes place August 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For further information, call 1-250-505-5505 or toll free at 1-877-505-7355.
NELSON’S HERITAGE HOTEL SINCE 1898
Aug. 11th - The Root Sellers
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Do your kids love making art? Do they love camping? If your kids are between five and 12 years old, join Kokanee Park art instructors for regular or drop-in art classes at the Visitor’s Centre. Classes run from 1 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday until Labour Day. The two hour class fee is $10 including materials. Seven to 12-year-olds may be dropped off, and five to six-year-olds are welcome to attend accompanied by an adult. For more information email mel.kokaneecentre@gmail.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
Every Saturday this summer, Touchstones Nelson will be offering free guided tours of the permanent museum exhibit with paid admission! Tours will run from July 16 to August 20 from 1:30 to 2:30 THE WAY OF WATER p.m. Our experienced docents are available for information inquiLooking for a weekend of yoga, ritual, meditation, raw food, mas- ries as well as informative tours that cater to all age groups! With sage and more? Ashinah is offering a weekend retreat that will evolve a friendly and knowledgeable docent you can see the museum like around the transformational aspects of water. The aim of the week- you’ve never seen it before! end retreat is to awaken the internal rhythms, ebbs, and flows accessing our natural balance. The retreat will take place August 12 to Come out and enjoy fresh local produce, crafts and more at the Cot14 in Winlaw. For more information and bookings visit wayofwater. tonwood Falls Market. The market runs 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. retreat@gmail.com or call 250-354-0388.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7
WEST ARM PADDLE
Picture shoving your canoe or kayak off from a private sandy beach on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake and checking the wind as you turn and head toward the main Lake. The crystal droplets dance and fall off your paddle as you leisurely make your way past more beautiful private waterfront homes with their own docks and various water craft. On Saturday, August 13 that’s exactly what the Columbia Canoe and Kayak Club invites you to do. We will launch from Yvonne Tremblay’s private beach, where some will have camped the night before. The Tremblay home has been in the family for generations and we are fortunate that Yvonne wants to share this beautiful property with others. Phone Yvonne at 250-825-9238 for directions and launch time. The public is invited free and members (or soon-to-be members) should let Yvonne know if you would like to camp on the beach before or after the paddle.
St. Saviour’s Anglican Church is building on the success of its inaugural summer public tours launched last year by again throwing open its doors. The church, located at the corner of Silica and Ward Streets, will again be open during the months of July and August with volunteer tour guides in attendance to answer questions. Alternately, visitors can pick up an informational pamphlet for a self guided tour or just enjoy a quiet contemplative time. The church is open for tours, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Saturday inclusive, during the months of July and August. Tours are free, though donations are accepted and books detailing the church’s history are available. Crescent Valley is holding summer markets at the Frog Peak Cafe every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until August 21. The market includes amazing breakfast and lunch, live music, fresh produce, art, clothing, pottery and more.
KRISTY GORDON ART WORKSHOP
MONDAY, AUGUST 8
72 HOUR ART SLAM
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9
Internationally acclaimed artist and Nelson native Kristy Gordon will be teaching a three day portrait painting workshop. The class is geared towards painters of all skill levels, and is a great opportunity to learn the process of painting with oils. Each day will include a painting demonstration, discussion and individual instruction at the easel. The workshop will take place August 11 to 13. To register for the workshop, or for further information, please contact Bev Gordon by email at beverleybobshe@yahoo.ca. Nelson’s AIDS Network Kootenay Outreach and Support Society are organizing an a 72 hour art slam to address social issues and stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS in the community, while celebrating artists and art in the community. Participants can submit a film, poetry, theatre, song, painting, sculpture, dance and any other type of artist expression. The competition will be held between August 19 and 22, with a showcase event on the 26th for the general public to attend. For more information contact Please contact Carmen or Brahm at aids-walk@ankors.bc.ca or 250-505-5506.
ARTWALK 2011
Nelson’s premier arts festival is back for its 23rd year. Running for six weeks until September 2, Nelson’s ArtWalk offers area artists the opportunity to have their work viewed by more than a thousand artlovers. It gives downtown businesses a doorway into creative culture; and it’s a veritable feast for the ArtWalking public. For a list of venues visit the Nelson and District Arts Council website at ndac.ca.
Learn to sail the fastest and funnest of sailboats: catamarans. Get skilled enough to rent a boat on holidays, or crew any ship afloat. The Canadian Yachting Association’s certified one week five day course is perfect for teens and adults, 12 and up. Learn wind dynamics, boat propulsion, knots, rigging and de-rigging, flying a hull, reading wind and waves and much more. Only eight people per class, sailboats provided. More info call Dave at 403-660-2760 or landline 250-352-5282. Need a resume? Unsure where to start? This one day workshop will show you how to best highlight your skills, abilities and accomplishments to potential employers. The workshop will be held at the Kootenay Development Society Training Centre. For more information contact info@kcds.ca or call 250-352-6200.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10
Come out and enjoy fresh local produce, crafts and more at the Downtown Farmers Market. The market runs on Baker Street from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Interested in making a ‘zine and handmade stickers? Laurryn at the Nelson library will be guiding teens through making DIY magazines or ‘zines which are made with a magazine collage, your own word, ideas, clippings and photos. All levels of quality are accepted and welcome. The workshop is from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Ages 12 and up are invited. It’s free and drop-ins are welcome Contact Joanne at jharris@nelson.ca or 250-352-8259 for more information
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Entertainment listings
Spiritbar
The Royal
The B.O.A.T.
Below the Hume Hotel
330 Baker Street
Kootenay Lakeview Lodge, Balfour
Wednesday, August 10
Sunday, August 7
Saturday, August 20
The Royal blues jam is a weekly afternoon of blues featuring Nelson’s blues players as hosted by Craig Atkins. Drinks, food, and the blues, sounds like a fantastic Sunday afternoon. The blues jam starts at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, August 9
Erica Dee and Honey will be bringing you the perfect Shambhala after party with some of the best live spontaneous soul accompanied by a full six piece live band which features some of Nelson’s Finest. Russ and Bogl will finish the night with some sexy bass swagger, and dub step goodness. Showtime is at 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at liveattheroyal.com and at the door.
Ganga Giri Ganga Giri mixes natural elements with fat tribal beats and dirty funky bass lines to create a unique tribal-technological deep earth dance experience. Explosive and pulsating, at times ambient and flowing, the music is a pumping percussive multi-layered experience of complex grooves and raw, deep natural sound. Adham Shaikh will join Ganga Giri at Spiritbar. The show starts at 10 p.m. and tickets are available through the Hume Hotel.
Wednesday, August 10
The disco vibes of Shambhala forefather Robbie Campbell, aka DJ Soup, will hit the Royal once again. This will be a great night on the dance floor. For ticket info check liveattheroyal.com. Showtime is at 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 11
Revolver Come and witness the greatest Beatles show on Earth! Live at the Kootenay Lakeview Lodge, Revolver, will be playing all of your favorite Beatles hits while putting on a show you will never forget. This two act performance will take you through all the decades of the Beatles unforgettable career. All the way from their beginnings at the Ed Sullivan Show to their last live performance together, atop Apple Records on Abbey Road. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime concert in the heart of the Kootenays! General admission tickets are $35, for reserved steak and prawn dinner tickets $85 and for the Skybox experience which accommodates four people it’s $500. Tickets are available in Nelson at Eddy’s Music, in Castlegar at Andre’s Audiotronic, at many businesses in Balfour, at McQ’s Restaurant and Kootenay Lakeview Lodge and by phone at 1-877-229-4141.
Thursday, August 11
Hume Room The Hume Hotel, Nelson
Friday, August 12
The Root Sellers
Wax Mannequin
Nominated for an international Breakspoll award for best remix (Utah Saints Remix of their smash hit Rock One), pushing out the largest crop of releases yet for this summer and having rocked multiple 65,000 person sold out crowds at BC Place stadium for the Vancouver Olympics, this is a break out year for The Root Sellers. Their sound is created by traveling around the world with laptop computers and a digital hand recorder. People, sounds and atmospheres from the forests of Africa, rolling hills of California, the beaches in Indonesia, rivers in China, the mighty rainforests of British Columbia, the rugged beauty of Nova Scotia and the pristine Yukon all come alive in the music of The Root Sellers. The Root Sellers have electrified dance floors, with major performances at Burning Man, Shambhala, and Evolve Festival. They have recently been hitting the charts on Beatport, Mixmag and IDJ magazines, garnering international acclaim. The doors open at 10 p.m. and ticket information is available through the Hume Hotel.
Wax Mannequin: the wandering minstrel, the rock animal, the intensely sincere artist, performer and lyrical genius is coming to the Royal. He holds a handful of acclaimed recordings under his belt and is known for his thought provoking, extravagant live performances that leave you baffled, in awe and amused. Opening set by Nelson’s own Almanak. Showtime is at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at liveattheroyal.com, Eddy Music and Royal Espresso.
Saturday, August 13
The highly talented Juno winner, Mighty Popo, is bringing his African rhythm and roots band to the Kootenays for a very special performance. This is an opportunity to see one of the world’s finest performers right here in Nelson. Opening the show will be Kirby, a talented, upbeat and contagious singer-songwriter and DJ Papa Roots and his blend of funky, world rhythms. Tickets are $15 available at liveattheroyal.com and Royal Espresso.
Kootenay Co-Op Radio and Radiant Audio invite everyone to the Wild West Old Tyme Revue on Friday August 12 at 7 p.m. at the historic Hume Room in Nelson’s Hume Hotel. The dust will be flying with three different acts to entertain you and get yer toes tappin’. So saddle up your pygmy pony and get ready for some fresh sounds from the past as we introduce y’all to two stellar bands from southern Saskatchewan, and showcase some of our finest local country/roots artists from the West Kootenay. The The Hard Ramblers Wild West Old Tyme Revue is for all ages with food and beverages (licensed) available. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the first act on at 7:30. Tix are $10 to 15 sliding scale for adults, $5 for youth 11 to 18. Kids 10 and under free. The Hume Room is accessed via the Vernon Street entrance or the side entrance on Ward Street just adjacent to the Library Lounge. Tickets only available at the door.
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TIME 2:03:04 2:05:57 2:14:02 2:16:07 2:19:16 2:21:45 2:24:02 2:24:14 2:24:46 2:25:29 2:25:42 2:26:20 2:28:30 2:29:54 2:30:43 2:31:23 2:34:21 2:34:51 2:34:59 2:35:00 2:35:12 2:35:37 2:35:40 2:36:30 2:37:32 2:37:55 2:38:44 2:39:02 2:39:06 2:39:14 2:39:16 2:39:45 2:40:56 2:41:53 2:41:58 2:42:28 2:42:43 2:43:13 2:43:57 2:45:25 2:46:05 2:46:31 2:47:33 2:48:46 2:49:12 2:50:59 2:51:35 2:52:03 2:52:37 2:52:45 2:55:01 2:56:00 2:59:41 3:01:43
NAME Dallas CAIN Chad REID Brad KOHLSMITH Kelly GEISHEIMER Matt NUTTALL Greg WELWOOD Jaime FREDERICK Daniel WORDSWORTH Kari BAILEY Don DEBIENNE Craig JOHNSON Kevin STARK Jeanette ELMORE John KOGA Matthew ATTON Juergen BAETZEL Mark FROMBERG Glen BOUDREAU Rob KLASSEN Ian PENNEY Meghan MOLNAR Robin WATT-SUTHERLAND Jim FARR Mark HORNBY Jackson GIROUX Laurelee WELDER Desmond REGIER Gregory SMITH Justin BROWN Wendell KRAHN Angie FORD Mark GIERUS Mark HANLON Lynal DOERKSEN Cale JACK Ben PARKIN Michelle TAYLOR Sandy JAMIESON Somer WILLSON Kevin KLEIN Karin NAGELS Beth DIBELLA Ryan YOUNKER Rainer ANKENBAUER Mike SWIFT Chris LALONDE Peter WARD Margaret SCOTT Con DIAMOND Kim IRVING Sara MARSHALL Jim WERNHAM Liz VANDERKRUK Sem KELPIN
HOMETOWN Rossland Lethbridge Calgary Rossland Nelson Burnaby Nelson Nelson Kelowna Kelowna Coldstream Kelowna Kelowna Kelowna Kelowna Gray Creek Kelowna Quesnel Kamloops Pitt Meadows Golden Salmon Arm Kelowna Whistler Nelson Kelowna OK Centre Nelson Trail Calgary Nelson Calgary Calgary Wycliffe Nelson Revelstoke Invermere North Vancouver Calgary CFB Petawawa Nelson Calgary Calgary Castlegar Coleman Nelson Nelson Kelowna Nelson Nelson Castlegar Winnipeg Invermere Salmo
CATEGORY Men 30-39 Men 30-39 Men 30-39 Women 20-29 Men 40-49 Men 40-49 Men 30-39 Men 20-29 Women 40-49 Men 50-59 Men 40-49 Men 40-49 Women 20-29 Men 40-49 Men 30-39 Men 40-49 Men 50-59 Men 30-39 Men 50-59 Men 40-49 Women 20-29 Women 30-39 Men 30-39 Men 50-59 Men 30-39 Women 50-59 Men 50-59 Men 50-59 Men 18-19 Men 40-49 Women 20-29 Men 30-39 Men 30-39 Men 40-49 Men 20-29 Men 30-39 Women 40-49 Men 60-69 Women 30-39 Men 40-49 Women 40-49 Women 20-29 Men 20-29 Men 50-59 Men 50-59 Women 50-59 Men 50-59 Women 50-59 Men 60-69 Women 50-59 Women 30-39 Men 40-49 Women 50-59 Men 30-39
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Don BALLARD Christopher SONMOR Thierry BRIONNE Michael MARTIN Milo FINK David CLAUSEN Karen ARMSTRONG Melvyn HUNT Peter LEE Dwain BOYER James LOGGIE Cara ILLIDGE Mark FAUBERT Nataline SWIFT Graham JAMIN Katelyn WARD Sara SHEEHAN Murray BRAYENNA Danica LEE Kara MONTEFIORE Debra REID Andrew THOMPSON Anita THOMPSON Bernie CLOVER Ami CATRIONA
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NAME Kirk VANDEWEGHE Peter LOCKE Anthony MALEY Richard HILTON Jonah SCHMUNK Stacy BIE Chad BADRY Nathan NIEVIADOMY Darci MILLER Shane PEARSALL Nic KLASSEN Nikki JOMHA Karen CAMBALIZA Susanne FRASER Shawn DEGROOT Pierce SHARELOVE Todd BENSON Allison SCHLOSSER Claire HEWSON Kristin BOND Larry HORNBY Louise POOLE Derrick BRUCE Janice POETSCH Erin ENGEL Colleen KLASSEN Heather CRETELLI Mike CLAPP
HOMETOWN Penticton Nelson Nelson Kimberley Nanaimo Quesnel Nelson Saskatoon Fort McMurray Calgary Trail Victoria Calgary Rossland Nelson Nelson Grand Forks Nelson Victoria Nelson Edmonton Nelson Nelson Nelson Calgary Kamloops Revelstoke Vernon
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612 Gore Street $339,000 Uphill Gem. Great family home with 2 bdrms on the main & 2 bdrms down. Located close to schools and public transit. Tastefully updated with an open plan main living area & nice mountain views. Easy care 45 x 120 lot with lots of space for children & pets. A very easy home to fall in love with. Basement offers in-law suite potential too. Call John.
David Gentles 250.354.8225
Burke Jones 250.354.8515
Awesome Views
4552 Lower Falls Creek Rd $615,000 Gorgeous 5 bed/3bath home with sweeping water and mountain views. Glassed vaulted living, open-concept main floor. Beautiful master suite, spacious 2 bed in-law suite, custom tile, in-floor heat, large wrap around deck, paved circular driveway, RV parking. Private setting 10 minutes from Nelson. Call John for more details.
John Knox 250.505.6645
Trevor Street $185,000 Unbelievable views of Kootenay Lake and Kokanee Glacier while overlooking Fairview. Located on Trevor St. in a neighbourhood of new construction. This 75x140 lot is waiting for its new home, do not miss out in this opportunity. No HST. Call Burke today!
Trevor Jenkinson 250.354.8409
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1112 Front Street $319,000 Cozy 2 bdrm home. Walking distance to downtown. Tastefully remodelled. Open concept living/dining/kitchen. High ceilings/lots of light. Spacious bdrms on the main. Large partially finished basement w/ separate entry. Newer appliances, high efficiency furnace, thermo windows. Off street parking. Landscaped 148 foot deep lot. South facing back yard ideal for gardens. Nothing to do but move in. Call John.
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1518 McQuarrie Avenue $199,900 Affordable 3 bdrm 1.5 bath 1/2 duplex in Rosemont. Updated laminate flooring. Opened living areas. Newer roof & windows. Easy care lot. Back deck. Off Street parking. Close to schools & bus route. Great alternative to paying rent. Call Trevor.
#10-2756 Greenwood Rd $79,900 Comfortable spacious 1991 14’ wide mobile located in desirable Greenwood MHP 6 miles from Nelson. 3 Bdrms, large bath, vaulted ceilings & skylights + workshop. Enjoy an open concept kitchen/ dining, sunken lr. Addition with sun room accesses front & rear decks. Lots of amenities nearby. Call Trevor for details
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Beasley Paradise
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Heritage Classic
Excellent Buy
416 Silica Street $379,000 Heritage home near Nelson’s vibrant downtown core. Restored classic full 2 storey design with many original features. Covered porches, bay window, high ceilings, new kitchen, landscaping & gardens, off-street parking. Call John.
415 Cedar Street, Ymir $265,000 Escape to Ymir and enjoy this lovely 4 bdrm 2 bth family home. Recent upgrades include fresh paint & trim, all new kitchen & new flooring. Bring your friends & family & BBQ on the large covered deck overlooking the landscaped 180 x 112 lot. Call Burke for details.
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Country Haven
Creek Side Living
3811-3813 Blewett Road $425,000 9.56 Acres mostly ALR with original 3 bdrm farm home + 2 bdrm mobile with addition/deck/snow roof. Freedom of space & hobby farm + rental income 10 minutes from town. Property is split by May & Jenny road offering a potential to subdivide upper section. Call Burke for more info.
5805 Longbeach Road $389,900 Get away from it all. Nestled in the trees, this family-perfect 4-level split offers great spaces. 3-4 bdrms, efficient fireplace & wood stove, family room, private deck. Situated on a private 0.57 acres with seasonal brook & mature gardens. Great rural location. Call David for details.
5709 Highway 31 $315,000 Mirror Lake 1.9 Acre setting with mature landscaping, enhanced by creek at property edge. Newer 2 bdrm mobile with rec room addition, large guest cabin/ workshop, storage building, custom hot tub with canopy & screens. Call David to view.
9043 Highway 6 $175,000 Newly renovated 4 bdrm home. 0.41 level acres. Garden, workshop, fenced yard, & fire pit. Large rooms, separate master bdrm. Newer appliances & garden tractor included. Priced to sell. Quick possession. Easy commute to Nelson, Trail or Castlegar. Call Burke for details.
4898 Highway 3A $699,900 Wooded 15 acre paradise. Beautiful 3 bdrm log home, loft, 3 balconies, island kitchen, solarium, wrap veranda, hot tub deck & BBQ deck. Lovely landscaping & patios. Property borders Garrity creek & overlooks Kootenay River. 77 x 26 2-storey shop w/ double garage & loft plus a detached triple garage. A great package. Call Trevor for details.
Quick Possession
920 Latimer Street $289,900 Neat & tidy 3 bdrm home. Uphill 38x120 lot. Fabulous views down the valley. Compact back yard with lawn & garden area, greenhouse, & carport. Hot tub, Covered back patio, privacy screens & grape Arbour. Summer kitchen offers suite potential. Call Burke for details.
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Impeccably Maintain
4223 View Ridge Road $549,900 This well-appointed home is in top notch condition and looking for a family who would move right in. 5 Bedrooms, 4 baths, formal dining & living room, fireplaces, cozy kitchen with island, family room, garage, private deck. All on a manicured .56 acre lot. Call David.
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Suspect in Lakeside Park takedown pleads guilty Nelson Star Staff
A man with a knife who was tackled by police in Lakeside Park last week will spend another 80 days in jail. Scott Owen Smith, 23, of Ontario pled guilty to assault, uttering threats, possession of a weapon and mischief. He was actually sentenced to three months, but received credit for time already served. He will also be on probation for a year once released.
Police say Smith also has outstanding warrants in his home province and an “extensive” criminal record. He punched a Greyhound employee in the face without provocation and according to witnesses, “went berserk.” He’s also believed to have assaulted a woman waiting for the bus and kicked a truck in the mall’s rear parking lot before running toward the Lakeside Park fields. When several people followed him, he turned
and removed a knife from his belt and threatened to kill them. As police arrived, he was hiding in the bushes. He later ran out and was taken down by police, who seized the weapon. MISSING TODDLER FOUND A 13-month-old boy was located Tuesday after wandering out of his home through an open patio door. Nelson police say they were called to Mill and Ward Streets where a resi-
dent had found the child on the street. He was turned over to police, and soon after a babysitter arrived at the police station. Sgt. Paul Burkart says the Ministry of Children and Family took over care of the child from police and returned him to his family after workers spoke with his parents. WOMAN CHARGED WITH ARSON A 49-year-old Nelson woman has now been charged with three counts
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of arson in the dumpster fires at the Chahko Mika Mall and Bogustown Pub last weekend. The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in September. A second woman related to the incidents won’t be charged. The damage was contained to the dumpsters, but police say the potential for damage to surrounding buildings was “significant.” They haven’t said if there was any motive.
PHONY SOFTWARE SALESMEN PREY ON NELSON RESIDENTS Nelson police say fraudsters posing as representatives of an anti-virus software company have been targeting the area. According to Sgt. Steve Bank, they cold call their victims and state that their computer is running slow or has viruses. “They then offer to repair the computer over the Internet, which can
FOODD DRINK D All Seasons Cafe • Nelson
352-0101
KC Restaurant • Nelson
352-5115
Amanda’s Restaurant • Nelson
352-1633
JB’s Pub & Family Restaurant
353-7716
Baba’s Indian Cuisine • Nelson
352-0077
Kaslo Hotel & Brew Pub
353-7714
Baker Street Grill • Nelson
352-3525
Kurama Sushi • Nelson
352-5353
Bent Fork • Nelson
352-3773
Lang’s • Balfour
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Bibo • Nelson
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Louie’s • Nelson
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Bite • Nelson
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Main Street Diner • Nelson
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Bogustown Neighborhood Pub • Nelson
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Max & Irmas Kitchen • Nelson
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Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza • Nelson
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Outer Clove • Nelson
354-1667
Chillers • 6-Mile
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Panago • Nelson
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Cucina Royale - the Royal
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Quiznos • Nelson
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Dock ‘n’ Duck • Balfour
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Ric’s Grill • Nelson
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Dock Restaurant • Nelson
352-3474
Sage Tapas & Wine Bar
352-5140
El Taco • Nelson
352-2060
Springs Dining Room -
Finleys Irish Bar & Grill
352-512
Ainsworth Hot Springs
229-4212
Full Circle Cafe • Nelson
354-4458
The Bent Fork
352-3773
Funky Monkey • Nelson
352-5111
The Only Bakery • Nelson
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Fusion Bistro
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The Preserved Seed Cafe • Nelson
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Hume Hotel • Nelson
352-5331
Thors Pizza • Nelson
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Itza Ristorante & Pizzeria • Nelson
352-3573
Uptown Tavern • Nelson
352-2715
Jackson’s Hole & Grill • Nelson
354-1919
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Cont. from Page 14 involve the installation of software or the customers allowing the representatives remote access to their computer,” Bank says. Payment for the software or repairs is done by credit card. Allowing a third party to download software or remotely access your computer is risky, Bank says. Keyloggers or other malware can be installed to capture data including online banking user names and passwords. For more information, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at antifraudcentre.ca. or Phone Busters at phonebusters.com.
Credit Union Helps with Habondia’s WISH Staff of Nelson and District Credit Union present Lilith Swetland, project administrator and Diane Ermacora, president of the Circle of Habondia Lending Society, $2,500 on behalf of their credit union members to fund a portion of Habondia’s Community WISH Project asset building program. The two-year WISH project is funded by Status of Women Canada and is the first financial literacy and asset building program for low income women in the Nelson area. For more information email habondiaco@gmail.com or visit habondia.kics.bc.ca
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Kootenay Lake Levels August 3, 2011
For the benefit of Kootenay Lake area residents, the following lake levels are provided by FortisBC as a public service. Queen’s Bay:
Present level: 1746.22 ft 7 day forecast: Down 3 to 5 inches. 2011 peak: 1751.71 ft./2010 peak: 1748.68 ft.
Nelson:
present level: 1744.93 ft. 7 day forecast: Down 3 to 5 inches.
Public process coming
Levels can change unexpectedly due to weather or other conditions. For more information or to sign-up for unusual lake levels notifications by phone or email, visit www.fortisbc.com or call 1-866-436-7847.
Been There DONE THAT
First hand reports from local travellers
A Moment of Perfection off Baltimore by Barry Auliffe
There are few experiences in life that comfort and excite me more than entering a newly discovered public house and ordering my first pint. I recognize that this declaration does require some context, some explanation. Let me just say that it’s less about the wonderful effect a pint has on my disposition and more about the journey that brought me to the establishment. To truly enjoy a pub, to experience that perfect pub moment one must earn it. To earn a perfect pub moment one must progress through 3 phases: find the perfect setting; do some work to get to a pub; make the discovery. Part of a southern Irish experience with my best friends brought us to a perfect pub moment. The Setting: off the southern coast of Ireland in the County Cork sits the quaint and colourful town of Baltimore; 15 minutes by foot ferry lies Sherkin Island – rolling hills of lush green, population 106. It is a typical mid March southern Ireland day with blue sky, the occasional cloud to block the sun, a very stiff wind and no promises of good weather; in fact, we are prepared for everything including snow.
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The Work: our challenge today is not overwhelming; we will walk the length of Sherkin Island. There is only one road and it begins at the wharf which is also home to the impressive ruins of a 12th century friary . The walk isn’t difficult but with strong head winds, an occasional shower and the sense that at all times you are either ascending or descending a hill, it tires. A few hours later we are back where we began, faces a little redder, legs a little tired, bellies gnawing; and a great thirst. The Discovery: Back at the wharf with over an hour to kill before the ferry, we find ourselves hungry, thirsty and feeling just a little hard put by. Happily, this is not Kansas, this is Ireland and we were about to make a discovery - there, up on a small rise overlooking the channel, sits the Jolly Roger Inn. To say that we just walked to the Jolly Roger would be to say that the winner of a major golf tournament just walks up to the 18th hole on the final round; there is attitude in those strides and there was attitude in ours for we were approaching what could possibly be a perfect pub. Upon opening the door we hoped either to find a house full of happy, friendly, welcoming “locals” and an empty table or seat at the bar or, a quiet empty pub with a roaring fire just waiting to warm us. The Jolly Roger offered us the latter and so we took our seats at the fire and ordered a round. Perfection is hard to find, but the Jolly Roger had it all. A welcoming publican, great hand -pulled Irish ale and Guinness, the warmth of a peat fire, celtic music and superb Irish stew. If you are thinking this to be an Irish cliché you would be correct and I do apologize. It’s just that on a breezy and damp winter’s day off the coast of County Cork, these things can happen. My travel agent, Sandy, is an Ireland specialist, so she can help you plan the perfect Irish holiday.” Slainte!”
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The owners of the Cloudside Inn Bed and Breakfast are particularly concerned about the proposed bus exchange closing off Victoria Street in front of their business. Bob Hall photo
Continued from Page 1 “The current location is too jammed up,” says Mayor John Dooley. “It simply can’t accommodate the number of buses that are in and out of the exchange at this point in time. And as we realign the system to include a more cohesive, regional plan for transit, it’s just not going to be sufficient to manage all the buses that are going to be exchanging there.” The proposed exchange would accommodate four bus bays with options for four additional bays identified on Ward and Stanley Streets. The review also said the street would be for buses only and would be closed to general-purpose traffic. “That could damage our business to the point of us being unsustainable,” says Drysdale about the closure of the block. “There is an element of our business that drives by. Our guests all have to register and park at the front of the house, but I’m sure there might be an exception for that. We would lose the business from people who see us when they drive by.” The 12 parking spots located in the 400 block of Victoria Street would be removed if the exchange is moved to that location and six parking spots would be added where the current exchange is. Dooley says the 400 block has not been confirmed as the future destination of the exchange. “That’s the spot that BC Transit identified. Somewhere on Victoria would be ideal for a new bus exchange, but that’s just one proposed idea, and we have to look at the actual pros and cons of that location as far as how it would fit with our businesses and the traffic patterns,” he says. “There have been some concerns expressed by the Capitol of how they would get trucks and buses in for some performances, and one of the businesses has con-
tacted me directly, the Inn, and said that it may impact their business directly, as far as the noise goes and the diesel from the buses. All those concerns will be taken in to consideration when we make our decision.”
“The current location is too jammed up. It simply can’t accommodate the number of buses that are in and out of the exchange at this point in time.” John Dooley
Nelson Mayor
The city will review the recommendation by BC Transit and decide what works best. Drysdale suggests the 300 block of Victoria Street might be better suited for the bus exchange. “That block is a bit wider, and there are businesses like El Taco and Thor’s Pizza that may benefit from having the extra people around. There are also public service buildings nearby,” he says. There had been rumours the exchange would just be a temporary location and the permanent location of the bus exchange would by the new Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce when construction is completed at the old railway building at the foot of Baker Street. Dooley said some exchanges would happen at that location, but the main exchange will be closer to the downtown core. The city will not be deciding on the location of the exchange for a couple of months. “Those are not short term initiatives. This is part of a long-term plan to integrate transit throughout the region and make it more cost efficient and user friendly for the public so people are more encouraged to use the transit system,” said Dooley.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Where Bike Meets Art
“If you’re looking for freelance artist Scott Dickson, you’ll find him standing at the crossroads where Bike meets Art directing the “flow” sketching out the Red Bull Joyride course, riding his bike around Nelson where he lives with his family, art directing for Freeride Entertainment..., ” writes reporter Lisa Richardson in the Bike and Art intersection of the Kokanee Crankworx Official Event Guide. Scott Dickson is a man of many talents... but when he breaks out his oils, watch out. “... In our frenetic, moving picture, digital screen world, sometimes it is nice to quietly look at something that is standing still but moving within, like a painting on a wall.” - Scott Dickson
Fat Tire Festival
What a fantastic weekend event, there are so many ways to ride your fat tires and one of the best festivals to showcase that is the Fat Tire Festival. Being a volunteer is rewarding all weekend, getting to be involved in any of the events is always exciting and the free schwag is just icing on the cake! If you would like to volunteer for this year’s Fat Tire Festival, you can sign up at Gerick Cycle or Sacred Ride… or just email Jess at jdemars@telus.net.
Fat Tire Festival Schedule of Events
Friday, August 26, 2011 Want to be a part of the festival, but you’re not the competitive type? Then join us for some laid back group rides. Dirt Tours will be offering FREE shuttles from Gerick Cycle and Ski to the Giveout trails for all you downhillers. Shuttles are at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30 – sign up at Gerick. For those wanting a more mellow ride, join the cross-country group at Mountain Station at 5pm for a variety of riding options – all levels welcome!
Then join us for an après-ride get together at Jackson’s Hole and Grill as they host our “Welcome to the Fat Tire Festival Party” starting at 7:30. Saturday, August 27, 2011 Join us from 10am-2pm at Rosemont Bike Park, as we celebrate the kids of the Fat Tire Festival. Starting at 10:30am (registration starts at 10) are the kids (12 and under)cross country races – even the wee ones (under 5) can participate! All kids races are brought to you by the Nelson and District Credit Union – as long as they are members of the Nelson Cycling Club, they can race for free, plus get a free T-shirt. Then they can head over to the NDCC tent to decorate their bikes, get their faces painted or participate in the activities they have provided. Hungry? Grab a bite and support the Nelson Skateboard Society, as they host a BBQ. Then sit down and watch the spectacular Dirt Jump Jam – you won’t believe what these guys can do on their bikes! Then at 5 o’clock head down to Baker Street and join in on the Festival’s Bike Parade, led this year by the Moving Mosiac Samba Band! Pull up a seat and stay to watch the exciting criterium races, immediately following the parade, hosted by The Royal on Baker, where riders race around the block at high speeds. Join in the fun after the races for the Clunker Crit – bring your old clunker down and see if it can make it around the block too! Wrap up the evening with a beverage or two at The Royal. Sunday, August 28, 2011 This year Morning Mountain will be the site of both the cross-country and downhill races. Sign on for the cross country race starts at 8am, with race start at 9am sharp. Insane riders race 5 laps of our brand new course; Sane riders will race 3. Then some riders will refuel their bodies and gear up for the downhill races. Sign on and practice runs begin at 11am, with race start at 1pm sharp. This year will see riders complete one ride down Oilcan and one down the DH course for a combined time. Our festival site will include food and clothing vendors and activities for the kids – so be sure to bring the family out for the day. Go to Gerick Cycle and Sacred Ride for registration forms. Register early and save!
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Located just by New Denver and Kaslo Highway 31A Open every Thursday - Sunday 8am to 8pm
The Getaway for Two Package
$175.00 CAD Includes:
1 nights accommodation for two. Any 3 course selection off the dinner menu. Breakfast for 2 the following morning.
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Full Day of Guided Mountain Biking - $300.00 + HST Heli Drop Biking on Powerslave - $600.00 + HST Half Day Ecology Walk - $150.00 + HST Full Day Hike - $300.00 + HST Half Day Rock Climb - $200.00 + HST Full Day Rock Climb - $350 + HST Guided Alpine Routes & Mountaineering - $400 + HST
All bookings have to be made 4 days prior to stay. Subject to availability.
FAT TIRE FESTIVAL August 26-28
NRG’s Infamous Triple Crown
The insatiable quest for another soulful singletrack experience continues Sunday, September 25. Come get your flow on! Yep, it’s back again this year… the grueling climbs, the epic descents, the event that no matter how much you train for it, it makes you feel like you just got off the couch. As the name suggests, this event will take you to the top of three of Nelson’s most notorious mountains. First, just a quick ride up to descend Powerslave, Highballer, Placenta, Illuminati, Wake & Bake, and Pulminary before you are on to the next mountain. The Vein, or the Niev depending on which way you ride it, is Nelson’s above town go-to trail for huge exercise and gnarly downs. Next is the Svoboda classic, the Paper Bag… if you have time, why not take a dip at Troupe beach since you are all the way over there. This is a Poker Run, you must complete all stages to qualify. Grand prize for the best hand is something delicious from the NRG warehouse.
WE NEED YOU We need volunteers for set-ups and take-downs, time keepers and course marshals, etc. Volunteer as much or as little as you like. Come and have fun with us for the weekend! Sign up at Gerick’s Cycle or Sacred Ride or
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Churches of Nelson Friendship
By Rev. Scott Simpson First Baptist Church One of the great pleasures of summer is relaxing among friends. from the experience of human friendship become friends of On the deck, in the camp ground, on the beach, around a BBQ God.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; - something about the warmth of summer facilitates these And so through friendship I learn that the presence of God isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t friendship gatherings. always found in a church building - although, that is sometimes And, as I spend time with people in these ways, I am discovering possible. In fact, if I am attentive, I discover that God is present that not all friendships are created equal. DiďŹ&#x20AC;erent friends relate between me and my friend as I sit on the deck on a warm to us in diďŹ&#x20AC;erent ways, for diďŹ&#x20AC;erent purposes and according to summer evening with something cold to drink in my hand. the various seasons and opportunities of our lives. The failure to make this distinction in our friendships can lead to a Anglican Church of Canada lot of confusion under the assumption that a friend is St. Saviour's ProCathedral First Ward & Silica, Nelson a friend is a friend. Social Baptist Family Service & Eucharist Church networking tends to blur the Sunday 10:30 AM 611 Fifth Street 250-352-3212 nuances of friendship even St. Matthew's more by collecting cyberVillage Road, South Slocan Worship Service: 10:00 am Sunday 9:30 AM acquaintances into one Pastor: Rev. Scott Simpson (No service third Sunday) OfďŹ ce: 8am - 1pm Tue - Fri bundle as a way of building, 250.352.5711 Day camp Aug 15-19 for grades 1-5 cost: $50 St. Michael & All Angels and displaying, our social stsaviours@netidea.com Busk Road Balfour capital. www.stsavioursnelson.org Sunday 11 AM fbcnelson.ca Historically, Aristotle stands out as a leading ďŹ gure among the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;friendshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; thinkers and Nelson Community Church brings deďŹ nition to our relationships. In The Sunday Worship Service Nicomachean Ethics, at 11:00 am Aristotle contends for three Everyone is Welcome basic friendship groupings â&#x20AC;&#x153;Conspiracyâ&#x20AC;? based on utility, pleasure and Your Pastors: Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows goodness. In the highest 905 Gordon Rd (New to Nelson) form of friendship, true, (IHA Bldg., back door) 250 551 4986 601 Vernon Street (Middle Level) lasting friends enjoy and enhance one anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s virtuous character. They A Friendly Bible honestly seek the wellbeing Centre Church CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE of the other out of pure 813 Ward Street 352-7131 motives and not simply from self-beneďŹ t. The Celts You are invited to join us Sunday Mornings at 10:00am. Sunday Mass Times: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prayerâ&#x20AC;? call this anam-chara or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;soul t 4BUVSEBZ QN Guest Speaker: Susan Taylor friendshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. t 4VOEBZ BN Or, as Uncle Kracker sings BOE BN 623 Gordon Rd. Nelson BC V1L 5X6 it, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every time I get around Phone 250-352-9322 â&#x20AC;˘ Pastor Rev. Ken H. Keber you I see the best of me Parish office open weekday mornings. Refreshments are served after the service inside your eyesâ&#x20AC;?. rccathedral@shaw.ca r www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca (AfďŹ liated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada) The witness of the Bible elevates friendship even beyond Aristotleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest Minister: David Boyd ideal, bringing the presence Sunday Worship Gathering: 10:00 am Nelson of divinity into our human United Church context. Abraham was Service of Holy Communion Loving Jesus, Loving People, known as a friend of God Transforming Lives and Jesus radically relates All are welcome â&#x20AC;˘ Nelson to his followers as friends, Nursery Room Available 702 Stanley St. â&#x20AC;˘ 352.9613 not servants. This friendship Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quiet Play Space Summer schedule: one service ďŹ nds its ultimate display on Sundays at 9:30 am 602 Silica Street, Nelson BC V1LL 4N1 on the cross since, â&#x20AC;&#x153;there is Pastor Arden Gustafson Ph: 250.352.2822 â&#x20AC;˘ www.nelsonunitedchurch.ca no greater love than to lay Pastor Chris Wiens down oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life for oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;˘ Balfour friendsâ&#x20AC;?. ( John 15:13) 7741 Upper Balfour Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ 229.2301 The Cistercian monk, Sundays at 9:30 am Aelred of Rievaulx, viewed Pastor Jason Ashley friendship as a special sacrament of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love. â&#x20AC;˘ Playmor Junction For Aelred, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;friendship is a 2840 Eden Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ 359.5065 stage bordering upon that Sundays at 10:00 am perfection which consists Pastor Jesse Lerch in the love and knowledge God, so that human beings www.ecov.org
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February 12, 1957-July 24, 2011 Jane Gemzik, beloved wife of John and mother of Kristopher and Robyn, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, July 24, 2011 at the age of 54 years. Jane was predeceased by her father Adrianus (July 2005) and is survived by her mother Maria, her brothers Henk, James, and Terry, and their families. Jane and her family would like to thank their family and friends for their support during this diďŹ&#x192;cult time. A celebration of life will be held for family and friends. It was Jane's wish that in lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, memorial tributes be made to The Cancer Society of Alberta at www.cancer.ca or The Children's Cottage at www.childrenscottage.ab.ca. Please forward condolences to johngemzik@shaw.ca or through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In Memoriam ary Hunter, March 25, 1928 - July 23, 2011, passed away peacefully at Kelowna General Hospital after a brief illness. Mary had been a resident of Nelson since 1948, She began her life-journey in Moose Jaw â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one of ďŹ ve children born to Steve and Mary Hecker. Her siblings were Ann, Betty, John and Lydia. Both Lydia and John predeceased Mary. She was the beloved wife of Benny Hunter for over 50 years. Before retiring Mary was a cashier in Nelson, she worked at Safeway, Overwaitea, and SuperValu. Her good cheer and her energy were qualities that endeared her to everybody. She was bold when that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t considered a becoming quality in a woman. She did everything with style and largesse. She was outspoken and dynamic. She was passionate about her politics and she gave freely of her time and energy. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers to her family please consider a donation to the SPCA. Mary will forever be remembered by her devoted nieces Jody, Kelly, Tracy, Shelly and nephew Gerhard, the children of her pre-deceased sister, Lydia. Her memory will also be treasured by Laura, step-daughter of Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pre-deceased brother, John. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two living sisters, Ann and Betty, will miss her ďŹ ery and funny ways. Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children, Leigh, Ron, Maureen, John and Gary; and Bettyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children, Randy, Sandra and David are all going to remember the family legend that was their Aunt Mary. She will be held warmly in our memories. Hers was a wonderful blend of dignity and elegance.
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Nelson Youth Soccer is seeking an Executive Director to join its busy and active association. We are looking for someone with great administrative skills who will help guide our association into the future. This position requires someone with excellent organizational skills and people skills. This position reports directly to the board of directors and is responsible for the overall management and operation of Nelson Youth Soccer. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes to be active in the community, is able to work from home and loves a new challenge every day. A full job description can be found at www.nys.ca. If you are interested in this position, please send resume with cover letter by August 18th 2011 to Chuck Bennett, NYS Chair, at chuckbennett@blackpress.ca
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Information Nelson Community Services provides professional confidential counselling to women who have experienced any kind of abuse at any time in their lives. Support group for women who have experienced relationship abuse will start in Sept.Please call 250-352-3504 WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP Nelson Community Services is offering a support group for women who have experienced mental, emotional, physical (or other) abuse in relationships. Group will focus on gaining self-esteem,assertiveness, building support systems, selfcare, and making healthy choices. Starts Wed. Sept 7th, 9:30 to 11:30am. If interested call 250-352-3504
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EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Alberta - based oilfield services company is currently hiring equipment operators. Class 1 or 3 license preferred, but we will train the right candidate with a Class 5. Please call 250-718-3330 for more information or send your resume to: driverclass1@shaw.ca
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The NDCC is looking for a qualified Yoga instructor. If you are interested in applying please drop a resume off at the Nelson & District Complex attention Tammy Wisener or email twisener@rdck.bc.ca We are still hiring Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.
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Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
11.6 ACRES - Crawford Bay5 acres are level and mostly cleared, cabin, power, beautiful wide views, southern exposure, small year round creek, borders crown land, water licenses, septic site approved, 400m from Kokanee Springs Golf resort. No HST. $299,000. 250-227-9515
Houses For Sale
Health Products
Garage Sales
If You Don’t Have Your Health You Can’t Enjoy Your Wealth! Herbalife for life 250-352-3651
6 Mile RV and Storage 2878 6 Mile Lakes Road, Nelson Downsizing: Quality household items, furniture, dishes, housewares and MORE. Sat. August 6th 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Beautifully reno’d, 3 bdrm, with office 2 bath, 5 blocks up from downtown. New roof, off street parking, flat corner lot, river views, fantastic yard and much more. $389K. 352-9364
Saturday August 6th 8am 314 Tower Rd (back lane) Something for Everyone
Small Ads work!
Heavy Duty Machinery
Kootenays
Financial Services BANK SAY NO? WE SAY YES Consolidate or get your personal loan started with us. Up to $200K with low interest rate starting at 1.9%. Bad credit OK. Call: 1-855-222-1228 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
A-STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used / Damaged 40’ insulated makes great shop. Only $2300! Needs door and 40’HC $2800 No Rust! Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage. Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com
Help Wanted
Misc. for Sale ANTLER BUYER. Cash paid! Sheds, racks, brown, white, taxidermy mounts, ivorys, etc. ANTIQUES: snowshoes, wooden skis, fishing tackle, chaps, beadwork, oil paintings, etc. Call (250)426-6993 or email kubiwest@telus.net LIKE NEW! 6’X9’ bamboo rugs & dish rack, entry rug, sm. vacuum, sm. African stool, closet doors, lamp... 352-0811
Help Wanted
Whispering Pines Manufactured Home Park Home Sites available Beautiful riverside community in Genelle. New Homes coming in August or September receive 3 months Free site rent Phone: 250-693-2136 www.whisperingpinesmhp.com
4 Houses on 5 Acres with Shop just outside Nelson City Limits. $890,000 call 354-7949 AFFORDABLE WATERFRONT
Beautifully renovated 3 bdrm beachfront mobile in Bonaventure Park @ 6 Mile Perfect retirement home or cottage $159,900. Call 250-825-0194 or 250-551-2841 Salmo: 2bdrm, 1.5 bath, starter/retirement home, fenced backyard. Asking $185,000, negotiable. 250-357-2929 Waterfront, Bonaventure Park #34. 3 bdrm, 2 bath & shed. Million dollar views without million dollar price tags! Call Lil 250-825-3476 or 250-509-0538. Open houses for two weeks: July 30th & 31st, 2-4pm Aug 6th & 7th, 2-4pm
Help Wanted
Check Classifieds! Recreational BEAUTIFUL Twin Bays, Kootenay Lake 2 bedrooms, hardwood, sunroom, wood stove, guest house, 2 bathrooms, single garage, tool / wood shed and more. Lot with lake view,mature trees and year round creek . Seconds walk to beach and private community marina. This is truly an all season destination. Price reduced to $349,900. Inquire at 250421-3215 RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)
Rentals
Classifieds Work! Commercial/ Industrial Beautiful downtown professional /office building for lease, 601 Kootenay St. 825-9932
GREAT LOCATION!! Victoria Street, Nelson Ground level retail/office space. 1000+ sq ft. To view call 825-9334
PROFESSIONAL office space located in 500 block of Vernon St. Includes 3 offices and open area workspaces, conference room space, and filing storage. 1,300 sq ft, parking available, fiber into the building, modern HVAC system. Contact 250 354-1213 or email at pwiest@telus.net
Cottages / Cabins 7 mile, Nelson. Lakeside cabin, long term rental. Suits 1 person. NS/NP. $650 util incl. 250-825-4424 Balfour: 2 bdrm furnished cabin. Avail Sept 1-June 30, 2012. NS/NP. References required. $700/mo+ util.403-308-6901
Duplex / 4 Plex NELSON: Uphill Sunny 2 bdrm wood floors, gas f/p, yard. NS/NP $1000/mo + Util Avail. Sep 1st 250-505-2103
Townhouses Nelson,Lower 6 Mile Rd. Avail Aug 15th, spacious, clean 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath. Close to bus stop. $950/mo. 250-825-9401
Want to Rent NELSON or CASTLEGAR: Clean, quiet & reliable 68 year old gentleman urgently requires affordable accommodations. Must be close to services or on public transit route. Please leave detailed message for Dennis @ 250-3529876
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HORIZON TELECOM INC. is looking for journeyman copper splicers and linemen for all over BC. Telus Retirees welcome, benefit packages available. Fax or Email resume to 1-250-372-8964 or kamhorizon@telus.net Stuck On Designs is seeking a full time designer to work in our shop in Prince Rupert. Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign is a must. Progressive shop with lots of opportunity. stuckon@citytel.net or fax 250-624-6160. Please - no freelancers.
NELSON K.C. Restaurant hiring 2 Chinese Cooks. 2 to 3 years Chinese cook experience. Cook Cert. asset, $17/h, 40h/W. Email CV to info@etlo.ca or Fax 250-352-7389
Canadian CSA Modular, Manufactured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices. Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877976-3737 or 509-481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will beat anyone’s price. Guaranteed!
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Homes for Rent NELSON- 2 bdrm executive waterfront home, 6 mile Nelson, partially furnished. NS/NP. Refs req’d. $1700+ utils. (250)825-4471 or 250354-9434. Nelson: Downtown. 2 bdrm, spacious, NS/NP. $1,050/mo + util. 250-352-2923
Office/Retail
82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/
DESIRABLE OFFICE space for rent: 406 sq ft w/ skylights, avail Aug. 1, 700 sq ft store front w/ washrooms and storage area, avail Sept. 1, 406 sq ft, lower level w/ window, avail Sept. 1. Front Street Emporium. 601 Front St., Nelson. For more info call Gord at 250304-4554 or preferably email: kaytorg@live.ca
‘95 ACURA INTEGRA sunroof, cruise control, summer/winter tires, leather interior, $3900, 250-354-3461
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Acreage
Part Time Front Office Administrator Black Press is looking for a part-time circulation assistant to work in our busy front office/circulation department. Duties include, but are not limited to circulation, front desk, telephones and general office duties. The person who fills this position must be able to multi-task, be a quick learner, have excellent organizational skills and be able to work under pressure and deadlines. Must have a good command of the English language, possess good computer skills, and have a general understanding of accounting and payroll procedures. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. Please send resume (with references) and a cover letter to: Chuck Bennett chuckbennett@blackpress.ca Black Press 514 Hall Street, Nelson , B.C. V1L 1Z2 Canada Fax: (250) 352-1893
Cars - Sports & Imports
CONTRACT FOR PROJECT COORDINATOR “Side by Side” is a short-term community initiative to educate and address issues of gender violence and sexual exploitation with youth, parents and community. A Project Coordinator is required to organize the delivery of workshops and presentations by Daniel Vecchio and Jackson Katz and to engage youth and the greater community in education, community planning and prevention. The contractor’s fee for the completion of this project will be $2,800. A detailed job description is available upon request. Please submit resumes by August 19, 2011 to: Nelson Community Services Centre Side by Side Project #201 - 518 Lake Street Nelson, BC V1L 4C6 or email to: ncsc_pat@netidea.com
#201 - 518 Lake Street Nelson, BC V1L 4C6 www.ncsc.kics.bc.ca
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Cars - Sports & Imports
Recreational/Sale
Trucks & Vans
Boats
Boats
OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotor products.com 250-545-2206
Motorcycles 1989 KAWASAKI DIRT BIKE 2/stroke 125cc Rebuilt Engine MOVING - MUST SELL! $1,000/obo OFFERS? 250-431-8522
2003 Alfa See-Ya 38’ Class A Turbo Diesel Motor home, model 36FD. Freightliner Chassis with a powerful 330HP CAT Turbo Diesel Engine. Allison 6 Speed Electronic Transmission, Full Air Brakes, Air Suspension and exhaust brake Two slides Power main awning Generac Diesel 7500 Generator, leather power driver seat, : cruise, tilt/telescopic steering, leveling jacks, cold dash A/C, power heated mirrors, power window visors, back up monitor etc etc. There is a AM/FM/CD (10 disc) Player .3 TVs . Norcold 4 door fridge with Ice-Maker, 10 Gallon Gas/Electric Hot Water tank. Washer/Dryer Combo. Corian countertops and solid wood cabinets. shower with skylight. Freezer in bsmt. 250-368-9347
GARAGE SALE SALE! Classified Ads Work! Place your 3 line garage sale ad thrughout the West Kootenay for only $945!
250.352.1890 classifieds@ nelsonstar.com
Scrap Car Removal SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
HINT #16
Tablecloth for the next get-together
1990 GMC SIERRA 4x4
lifted, standard shift, new parts paperwork for work done MOVING - MUST SELL! $2,000/obo OFFERS? 250-431-8522 91’ GMC raised roof, semicamperized. Great shape. $4000.sanashanti@gmail.com
Check Classifieds! Utility Trailers Weberlane Enclosed Tandem Utility Trailer. 18’x7’x6.5’ Like New! $5500 250-352-9116
Boats World’s Finest FISHING BOATS
Weldcraft, Hewescraft, Lund, Godfrey Pontoons Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID 1-888-821-2200 www.marksmarineinc.com
1987 Aquastar, 26’X10’ Beam, Volvo V8 duoprop, dual station, full bridge & rear deck enclosure, 9.9 Honda Kicker, electric anchor winch. Beautiful turnkey condition. Located @ the Prestige Marina. Asking $18,000 OBO ph: 354-4588
WHERE DO YOU TURN
TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?
YOUR NEWSPAPER:
The link to your community
Once you have finished reading the newspaper, don’t throw it away. Find another use for it. Newspaper makes wonderful tablecloths for outdoor occasions. After everyone is done eating, take the used newspaper to a recycling center near you.
For Sale: A Cabin on the Lake The Kootenay Queen • 1976 30ft cabin cruiser with a 185 merc • Full galley (fridge, stove, sink, furnace, toilet) • Fold down table for a queen sized bed • Fold up bunk beds • VHF radio • Hull is sound, galley is dated. • Low draft • 200 hrs on new engine • A great boat that needs some TLC. $12,000.00 invested, will take offers starting at $9K Call 250-358-7794 or email frdfntn@yahoo.ca for more information
250.352.1890
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Furniture, tools, beer & wine making equipment, area carpets and more!
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501 WEST BEASLEY ST Multi Family! Lots and lots of items!
Sat. Aug. 6th 9am-1pm No early birds, please!
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Community Check This Out – Anne DeGrace
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Ode to a gruntled future
n an oft-disgruntled world, it’s great to have a membership that is, for the most part — well, gruntled. It’s what makes me love to come to work. There are, however, occasional instances of patron disgruntlement: parents who would rather see no computers at all in the children’s section; this being Shambhala week, we’ve had — amid the many polite Shambhalese — some who have been frustrated that we have no room to store massive backpacks; and we still get Area E and Slocan City residents who are astounded the “no” vote majority in last fall’s referendum means that a library card comes with a fee. Sometimes, patron disgruntlement results in our own; it’s hard to be confronted with someone who is dissatisfied — sometimes even angry — and not have it rattle your day. If we could, we’d have universal gruntlement along with universal access. But this is the real world. And in the real world, there is no free lunch, not really. A “free” library card is a misnomer. It’s either paid for through taxes — as Nelson, Area F, and South H residents do — or it’s paid for by subscription in lieu of taxes — as opted for by residents of Area E and Slocan City. Unfortunately this can present a barrier to people on fixed incomes, or families with young children who are stretching their dollars. The day a library card is, as it should be, considered an essential thread of our social fabric, I’ll be gruntled indeed. Meanwhile, should
you happen to live outside the library service area, $120 per month per household (or $10 per month, payable in threemonth installments) is still exceptional bang for your buck. Consider: the average family checks out approximately $500 worth of library materials in a month. The cost of a library card — offering up to 20 items at a time per card, which may be books, e-books, magazines, DVDs, audiobooks, computer access, and access to research databases of all kinds — is roughly equal to two new DVD rentals, three lattes, or a six-pack of a hop-infused beverage of the cheaper variety. Consider, also: a Nelson library membership is $120 per year for families in our immediate region who live outside the service area, while a recreation centre pass is $914 per family. We know that physically healthy people, like intellectually healthy people, cost us all less in policing and addictions and health care and other expensive stuff, while enhancing quality of life. So it’s all good. It’s just about perspective; these things that we value cost money. And for that $120 per year for library service? Fifty-six open hours per week, and e-books and website databases open 24/7. Highly qualified (some would say brilliant) staff, 45,000 books and audiovisual materials, 100+ magazine subscriptions, programs for children, teens, and adults, and more perks than I can fit in a 600-word column. It’s evidenced in the substantial increases we’ve seen in memberships (13 per
cent) and circulation (16 per cent). And it’s evidenced in how busy we are, with 13,000 monthly visits from people from all walks of life. We do try to address patron disgruntlement. Sometimes it’s possible; sometimes, it’s not.
Our footloose Shambhalese must look after their own stuff; kids’ computers, with their educational programming, are here to stay, and yes, we’d love to offer universal, barrier-free access regardless of geography. Gruntled or disgruntled, you can be
part of your library’s future. Our strategic plan is available on our website (nelsonlibrary.ca) and open for comment. More about this next column, but meanwhile, be cool, be informed, and above all, be gruntled. Life’s too short to be anything else.
Valhalla Path Realty
250.352.7861 2124 Ymir Road
We Love Your Pets & They love Us! www.nelsonvet.com
STILL DOING TIME 250.352.7178 520 C Falls Street Nelson, BC Above Savoy Bowling Lanes
Open Tues - Sat.: 12:00 - 5:00pm View our current animals available for adoption and check out the new Lost & Found section on our website!
www.spca.bc.ca/nelson
Second Chance Animal Shelter
250.352.2228
www.secondchanceadoption.com www.secondchan Elly is a long haired beauty and she loves
280 Baker St., Nelson, BC
(250)354-4089
with her three beautiful kittens which she
valhallapathrealty@telus.net
a shed. She is a sweetheart and is ready
IT’S ALL HERE AT A GREAT PRICE
$265,000
Wayne Germaine 250.354.2814 wayne@valhallapathrealty.com
Robert Goertz 250.354.8500 robert@valhallapathrealty.com www.kootenayconnector.com
Norm Zaytsoff 250.354.8584 norm@valhallapathrealty.com
attention. She was brought to the shelter
This 3 bedroom, 2 bath nicely remodeled home is move-in ready. The full basement includes family room, rec room, laundry, cold room, storage and a 3 pc. bathroom. There is a garage, carport and level yard with a well established garden and fruit trees. The property adjoins the Slocan Valley Rail Trail. Just steps from Crescent Valley shops and the beach, it’s an ideal location for a home-based business.
Call Wayne
$479,900
THE QUINTESSENTIAL NELSON HOME A heritage classic that has been updated to today’s standards while maintaining the original detail work. Loaded with charm, you won’t be disappointed with this brilliantly renovated beauty from the past that features a new kitchen complete with period appropriate replica appliances. Call Robert
$447,000
HERITAGE HOMESTEAD This private 2.5 acre park like property overlooking the lake is truly a rare find. The house circa 1912 has been completely re-worked over the years keeping the heritage feel with the comforts of today. Within 20 min of Nelson, this is a must see. Call Norm or Lev
had been raising under the floor boards of
Elly
Hobbs
$305,000
Lev Zaytsoff 250.354.8443 lev@valhallapathrealty.com
Call Lev or Norm FORECLOSURE
$155,000
James Loeppky 250.509.0804 james@valhallapathrealty.com
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Yara Chard 250.354.3382 info@nelsonlocal.com www.nelsonlocal.com
$599,000
Here is a fixer-upper that has a great location near the Salmo River. With some investment, this 3 bed, 1 bath home on a .82 acre lot could be a great home. Call James REDUCED $70,000
Elegant log home, 5 mins from Ainsworth Hotsprings and approx 5 kms from Loon Lake recreation area. Enjoy the open concept design from the gourmet kitchen or outdoor cooking area, to the beautiful rock fireplace in the living room, or relax in the hot tub on the 950 sq. ft. deck overlooking Kootenay Lake and the Selkirk Mtns. 2.64 private acres – a must-see. Call Yara or visit www.NelsonLocal.com
www.valhallapathrealty.com
Hobbs is a beautiful girl who loves her people. She is a bit shy at first, but gives lots of warning if she’s being pushed too fast. Right now she doesn’t do too well with other dogs if they are in her space. She is a joyful sweet girl. She just needs a stable forever home who will love her and give her the attention she needs. Are you that home? Ming is a talkative and loving girl. She came in with her sister Moe. Sadly their old owners could not care for them any longer, so now they are in the shelter
Ming
Kittens!
waiting for a new home.
3 adorable black kittens. Their mother (Elly) gave birth to them under the floor boards of a shed. These beautiful little kittens are still a bit nervous of people, but are getting braver every day! They are in a foster home, so please call ahead so that we can arrange for you to see them. Moe is also a talkative and loving girl. She came in with her sister Ming. Sadly
DUPLEX CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN
There is rarely a vacancy in this up and down duplex on Victoria St. just a stone’s throw from the City Center. 2 bdrm per unit, hardwood floors and a full size 50 X 120 lot. There is so much potential here for future expansion and increased value.
to go to her forever home.
their old owners could not care for them any longer, so now they are in the shelter
Moe
waiting for a new home.
Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society (KAAP)
Pets Available for Adoption Call 250-551-1053 for information or visit: www.homesforanimals.com
C Come and meet the most adorable puppies m and kittens at KAAP’s Pet a Adoption Clinic this Sunday, A Aug 7, at Streetclothes A Named Desire, 498 Baker N St, Nelson, from 1-3 pm. S Check them out at www. C homes4animals.com, or on KootenayAnimalAssistance Program’s Facebook page.
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Wood Vallance
610 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC 250-352-7221 Sale dates: August 5-11th. in stock items only.
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Half Price
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Smoke Alarm 9 Volt with Hush
Framed Mirror
16" x 22".
28 Quart Cooler Combo 1.3 Gallon Jug and 2 Can Holders 251-4314
Reg. 44.99
19
85
9
1/2” Poly Pipe
100’ and 300’ rolls.
650-019/255 (Not exactly as shown)
Portable Gas Grill 11,000 BTU
• 161 sq. in. cooking area • legs fold down into carry handles 598-1340
Reg. 49.89
249
Bamboo Plant Stakes
4999 Red or white.
4’ long. 25 per bundle.
401-9803/6
Reg. 99.99
368-5088
Reg. 4.99
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120 Piece Drill & Drive Bit Set 132-4036
Half Price
Barn and Fence Oil Paint 5 gallon.
Reg. 19.00/100’
Reg. 34.99
Half Price
Save 39%
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Bug-A-Way Yellow Lightbulbs 2 Pack
100 watt. Medium base. Bugs aren't as attracted to yellow as they are to regular white bulbs. 174-1326 (Not exactly as shown)
Reg. 3.29
3.5 lb. Axe
36" fiberglass handle, 2 tone soft grip.
Reg. 33.99
Save 50%
100’ 50/ 100’
2287
132-9007
2490
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160 Piece
Reg. 13.99
Reg. 19.99
Rotary Accessory Set
1450
Includes; bits for grinding, sharpening, cutting, cleaning, polishing, sanding, drilling, routing, carving, and engraving. Wall mount or free standing case with tilt out storage bins.
154-2543
603-0218
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136-9007
Reg. 26.99
6
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39
Acrylic Latex Caulk Value Pack
Shop Towels 55’ roll. 042-9511
305-1155
Reg. 2.99
Reg. 8.79
BUY 2 GET 1
FREE
Weather All Exterior Paint 401-7020/60/80
Reg. 32.99
19
99
Save $5
Eurostream 2-Handle Lavatory Faucet
Chrome/acrylic. 4" with washerless cartridge, acrylic round handle without pop up. Brass plated finish. 343-3313 (Not exactly as shown)
Reg. 24.99
Save $66
40 Gallon Electric Water 00 Heater
269
345-2198
Reg. 335.00