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May 25 and 26 were designated as set-up days for Castlegar SculptureWalk 2012.

The downtown was abuzz with excited, creative energy as the 30 artworks were put in their own special spots from which to be observed and enjoyed over the coming months.

One of the artists is Douglas Walker of Black Creek, BC (on Vancouver Island between Courtenay and Campbell River). He described how he be-

came involved in the SculptureWalk.

“We were delivering a sculpture to Nelson,” he related on Saturday morning. “A couple of lovely ladies bought it. They told me about the SculptureWalk in Castlegar.

They said ‘You’ve got to put something in it.’ So I started thinking about it.”

Walker went through the application process, and was successful. Like all of the artists spoken with during the set -up, he was very pleased to be part of the event, an event of the type that’s

apparently not too common in Canada.

“Just off hand,” said Walker, “the only other one I can think of is a private sculpture competition in New Brunswick... St. Andrews by the Sea. Kingsborough Gardens has a sculpture competition... not quite on par with this one.

“This a pretty big deal in Canada. Down in the ‘States there’s all kinds of shows like this. But it’s rare that we find an event like this in a place the size of Castlegar. It’s really impressive.”

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News RDCK apologizes for ‘inconsistent’ funding GREG NESTEROFF West Kootenay Advertiser

Many groups around the region will split $1.2 million in Columbia Basin Trust community initiative funding following final approval by the Regional District of Central Kootenay last week. But others will receive an apology instead.

The board acknowledged the rules weren’t applied uniformly this year and certain groups received money while others in similar circumstances were told

they were ineligible and withdrew their applications or didn’t submit them.

“This is certainly a dilemma,” said chair John Kettle, adding he believed the only way to handle things was to approve the grants as presented.

“We have negated some [applications] we’re going to have to apologize for. It’s unfortunate.”

Causing confusion is whether services funded through tax dollars are eligible for Trust grants — generally they aren’t, but there are exceptions

or ways around it.

For example, RDCK fire departments aren’t supposed to receive funds, but affiliated fire protection societies have been awarded money to buy equipment for them.

“Unfortunately we excluded some applications because of the rules we received, which we thought was proper protocol,” said vice-chair and Slocan director Hillary Elliott. She knew of at least two projects from her village that might have received funding had they

been provided with different information at the outset.

“It’s very disappointing. At the same time do I penalize other communities for doing great projects because ours didn’t have the same benefit? No. I’m hoping next year we will have this sorted out.

It’s about consistency, not who gets what.”

Slocan Valley director Walter Popoff said he intends to compensate excluded organizations in his area through separate grants to the tune of $25,000 to $30,000.

“Going forward I want to see firm direction so this doesn’t happen again,” he said.

Nelson mayor John Dooley said he was less concerned about whether a project received tax dollars than whether it had broad community benefit.

“We need a fair strategy,” he said.

“We are dealing with guidelines dictated by Columbia Basin Trust and should have a clear idea where the flaws are.”

Kettle said next year they’ll ask for a template in writing.

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Montrose town hall forum airs water concerns Trail Briefs Montrose residents were desperate for an explanation last Wednesday night after a water main breakage three weeks ago forced water restrictions on the community.

More than 60 people packed Montrose community hall for a public meeting in which the village chief administrative officer, Kevin Chartres presented residents of the area with information about what damage occurred from the water pipe break on May 3, and the current status of

the repairs.

The community was eager to hear what was happening and many had questions about how the project was being pursued.

“It bothers me when we hire engineers who don’t serve us well,” said Ken Rugg, who lives near the destroyed property.

“There are a lot of qualified people in this area and council should be talking to people in this community.

“Now that’s just my opinion—nobody is going to think you’re stupid if you ask

questions; not asking them is.”

Rugg is not an engineer by profession, but he has experience working with water systems. He said it’s basic to install an alarm to alert officials if there are any future problems, and add a drainpipe to minimize where excess water runs if the new pipe leaks to decrease the damage.

He said the damage would probably still exist if there was a drainpipe, but the scale of the problem could have been reduced if the water had a place to escape.

Quelling hospital concerns Fears raised earlier this year over the possible removal of regional status from Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital have been quelled by the Interior Health Authority’s board of directors’ chair.

Norman Embree said in a letter April 12 to Trail city council that concerns with the hospital’s regional status — raised in March by Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff — were unfounded.

He pointed to the significant investment the IHA, the com-

munity and the city (through infrastructure investments) have made in the hospital as reasons why it would remain the West Kootenay’s regional facility.

“The noted investments supported the establishment of a regional facility and will continue to support a consistent and comprehensive suite of services to the residents of the West Kootenay into the future,” he said.

Embree cited over $20 million invested in upgrades and maintenance since the IHA was created in 2001.

Grand Forks set to host 2012 BC Rural Summit CASSANDRA CHIN West Kootenay Advertiser

Grand Forks will host this year’s B.C. Rural Communities Summit at Grand Forks Secondary School from June 7 to 9.

The event will bring over 100 people from around the province to attend multiple workshops and focuses on networking with other communities.

Mayor Brian Taylor believes the exposure will be good for Grand Forks.

“We’re such a typical small town in the province and there are

many rural communities that face the same types of challenges that we face here,” he said.

“It’s quite appropriate to hold a rural summit in a rural community. It’s typical and has many of the same problems as other communities.”

Sarah Winton, executive director for Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce, agreed.

“There’s going to be some great exposure for the community,” she said. “They’ll be eating at our restaurants and staying in our hotels and hope-

fully shopping while they’re here.”

This year’s theme is focused on “Grassroots, Growing Sustainable Rural Communities,” and will feature a keynote address by Selkirk College CEO Angus Graeme.

“There will be a series of workshops throughout the day on Friday and Saturday morning, with 15 workshops in total,” explained Winton.

“Participants will be able to choose whichever workshop in that time period that they like.”

Local speakers in-

clude Roly Russell and Frank Moreland.

Russell will provide a workshop called “Plugging the Leaks: Improving What We Got by Building Real Rural Economic Wealth,” while Moreland has a workshop called “Creating Regional Food Economies: opportunities and challenges.”

“Russell will focus on providing regional rural economic practitioners with a revised framework for strengthening rural economies,” explained Winton.

Moreland will use

a food value chain to explore economically rewarding strategies while staying local.

“The summit promotes strategies for issues and challenges that rural communities face because they’re very different than urban centres and places with larger populations,” said Winton.

“It’s a great opportunity for people to share and exchange information, and network with communities that are exactly in the same position as we are.”

For more information or to register, visit bcruralsummit.ca.

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JIM SINCLAIR Advertiser Editor

‘If you need something done, ask a busy person,’ the old saying goes. Well, someone needs to accept Castlegar’s 2012 Citizen of the Year award and the recipient, Jacquie Hamilton may have had to bump an appointment or two to make the event on May 30.

Jacquie, along with a host of other deserving nominees was under consideration for the annual award arranged by the Castlegar Knights of Columbus club. As it happened, it was her name that made the top of the list.

Jacquie had known about the nomination for a couple of weeks.

She told the West Kootenay Advertiser on May 25 she was not totally comfortable with the limelight but consented to let her name stand because she’s aware of the honour that goes with the nomination, and appreciates it.

Many others will see the announcement as a timely acknowledgement of the effective effort Jacquie has put in on behalf of so many over the years.

Many artistic endeavours have had a boost thanks to Ham-

Jacquie Hamilton with Art Walk brochure and full date book – Castlegar’s 2012 Citizen of the Year.

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ilton’s influence. A member of the Selkirk Weavers and Spinners Guild, Jacquie is a fibre artist with a lifelong interest all artforms. The role she chooses is one played behind the scenes.

“To stand up and be publicly recognized is hard work for me,” she stated. “But it’s an honour you just can’t refuse.”

Gaps in Jacquie’s date book are rare as hen’s teeth, and she likes it that way.

“Jacquie has made a tremendous contribution to arts and cultural activities in Castlegar,” outlines

Elizabeth Fleet who was instrumental in Hamilton’s nomination.

“She was the cofounder of Castlegar’s Art Walk, which she still coordinates, and she is either treasurer or chair of several other arts oriented committees and groups in Castlegar and the West Kootenay region.

“My first-hand experience of Jacquie’s expertise was when I chaired the CastlegarEmbetsu Educational Exchange Committee in its early years. She has been treasurer for the committee since its inception in 1997,

and she is also active in the Certified Management Accountants’ West Kootenay Chapter.”

Fleet summed up the points behind Hamilton’s nomination for Castlegar’s Citizen of the Year for 2012.

“She is a person who works solidly and dependably in the background, and gets things done. Those of us who have been aware of her work were very anxious for her contribution as a volunteer to be recognized. I did coordinate her nomination, but there were many letters of support from the different groups with which Jacquie is involved.”

There were 14 nominees this year, many of whom had multiple nominators. Knights of Columbus spokesperson Bob Saari, in revealing the identity of this year’s recipient, said, “Castlegar and area are indeed blessed with so many outstanding community-minded citizens.

Their many efforts and accomplishments make all of us who live in this splendid part of Canada proud.

It is amazing to me all the good works our many nominees have completed within our

community, and the selection of only one is always difficult.

This year, again, many worthy nominations have been submitted.

The selection committee has determined that one stood out above all others this year. The committee agreed that this candidate best met the criteria established for the title Citizen of the Year.

We are proud to pay tribute to this year’s honouree, Jacquie Hamilton.”

Hamilton, as mentioned, is honoured by the whole sequence of events. She’s very pleased to be able to help wherever she can, pleased to put her financial knowledge to work in helping various organizations stay afloat.

In once again downplaying her contribution to the community, Castlegar’s Citizen of the Year for 2012 steered credit to others including Audrey Polovnikoff of the Castlegar Recreation Commission and Krista Patterson of the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance.

“I chair some meetings and that’s the easy part,” she concluded.

“Everyone else has the ideas. I act as a facilitator.”

Get yourself set to put the bite on the real thing ARNE PETRYSHEN West Kootenay Advertiser

Rossland Real Food is starting off the growing season with a number of activities that will help your cultivation and raising of real food.

One of those activities is the third annual backyard chicken crawl.

Rachael Roussin said the purpose of the crawl is to educate community members as well as share experiences about raising backyard chickens.

“We find it’s really

important to spread the word about best practices with backyard chickens,” Roussin explained. “They’re really popular now.”

Backyard chickens are a sometimes controversial subject – allowed in Rossland while banned elsewhere.

“They’re all over the news, some municipalities allow them, some don’t,” she said.

“The city of Rossland does allow them. I think that’s terrific because it gives family members the chance to have that experi-

ence of raising their own food. And also it’s just a very economical, sustainable way to eat eggs daily.”

She said it’s for that reason Rossland Real Food wants to help communities understand what’s involved with backyard chickens.

The crawl is from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 3.

Chicken coop owners will be at their coops outside expecting people to come and will talk about their coops and their

chickens.

“It’s a way for people to learn what they can do better or differently if they are just getting started or interested in getting started,” she said.

The Rossland Mountain Market is also returning this year, staring at the end of June. It will be relocated a block up from its usual location due to the construction going on downtown.

The new location will be on First Avenue near the old fire hall.

“The location between the fire hall and

the church with the red roof is ideal in that it’s scenic, it’s clean, it’s almost central and traffic is going to be increased on First due to the downtown renovation,” she said.

The market will run every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. until 6 p.m.

They welcome new vendors, whose costs remain the same, with the rules that govern the market: “Make it, bake it, grow it, with a few exceptions,” Roussin said.

For more info go to www.rosslandfood. com.

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Arts & Culture

ϮϬϭϮ Christina Nick

Sculpture Talk

Welcome to our new regular feature introducing the artists behind the sculptures in this year’s Castlegar SculptureWalk.

‘Salmon’ (welded steel/ mixed media) Multi-disciplinarian sculptor Christina Nick returns to Sculpturewalk this year with an arresting piece based on what she witnessed here last year, and annually near her Brackendale home. The spawning kokanee are her inspiration for this year’s entry, and her colourful three-dimensional welded fish “spawning along the streets” will no doubt be another crowd pleaser.

Last year Nick’s ‘Wheel of Life’ – the large metal horse replete with revolving drum on Columbia Avenue – won 2nd Place in the Peoples Choice Award category, one of the favourites of all who viewed and voted.

“It was really gratifying to be chosen as one of the four favourites with the voting public,” says Nick. “ Originally I intended to submit a different sculpture but my plans changed at the eleventh hour. I’m glad people liked ‘Wheel of Life’ so much and hope they’ll relate positively to this year’s work.”

‘Salmon’ should fit the bill. A series of funky, folky spawners, each fish in the sculpture is individually unique but part of the flow of the work as a whole. Using various pieces of cold- hammered, reclaimed metal to create distinctive body patterns and a whole bunch of different welds to assemble heads, fins and tails and mount them all, each shimmers and shines in blue, red, brown, and silver tones.

The individual fish, over a dozen and a half, are attached at varying heights along a stand that spans over six metres. “The viewer will look at the fish against the sky as if they were underwater, the spawn-

ers swimming along above,” Nick explains.

Working out of studios in Brackendale (where this piece took shape) and Serres Morlaas, France, Nick also sculpts in wood, stone and bronze - using the ancient practice of cire perdue (lost wax) to create small, intricate pieces – as well as creating one-of-a-kind fences and gates.

“There is definitely a difference between the relative delicacy of the cire perdue bronze process and my larger metal and steel pieces, to say

“The viewer will look at the fish against the sky as if they were underwater, the spawners swimming along above” Christina Nick nothing of the fences and gates” says Nick. “But it is nice to go from one to the other and back again.

“I certainly don’t get stuck in a rut, and if sculpting isn’t moving me momentarily, I’ll sketch or pull out the brushes. Art in its many forms will always be a huge part of who I am.”

‘Salmon’ is proof of that. It showcases Nick’s creativity and talent cleverly, harmoniously incorporating metal and mixed media to portray the animals she naturally gravitates to in her life and her art.

For more information on SculptureWalk pick up a brochure from one of the ballot boxes in downtown Castlegar or visit www.sculpturewalkcastlegar.com

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Community/News Bear Dude Habitat hosts benefit in Grand Forks avoids jail CASSANDRA CHIN West Kootenay Advertiser

Habitat for Humanity-Boundary presented the Kelowna International Choir for a benefit concert at Grand Forks Secondary School auditorium on May 25.

Featuring music from the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll, the choir performed classic favourites such as music from Grease, Elvis Presley and the Beach Boys.

“When we travel we contact communities and tell them we don’t want any money,” explained musical director Dennis Col-

Dennis Colpitts trumpet, Sylvia Clerke on the piano at GFSS.

pitts. “We’d just like to come and sing, and all we ask for is a meal if possible, and if it’s not, not even that.”

The Kelowna International Choir began in 1985 and has been travelling around the province and to Europe on several occasions.

“They’re a delightful group of people who love to sing,” Colpitts said. “This is my first year with the group, but there is a standing invitation from a number of communities that will have us back. At the same time, our group likes to try out

Cassandra Chin photo

different spots and to go out and experience new things. It’s almost as much of a holiday for the choir as it is a singing trip.”

Irene Friesen, a director with Boundary Habitat for Humanity, noted that this was a first for the organization.

“We do fundraisers but this is a first for a concert and it was wonderful,” she said. “The choir approached us and we said yes. We had quite a big turnout and we’re quite happy.”

Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity-B oundary Rick Friesen explained that Lona Manning, who sang “Downtown” is the executive director for Habitat for Humanity in Kelowna.

“She spoke to the choir about touring around to do benefit concerts for Habitat for Humanity,” he added.

Grand Forks briefs Allen Piche, a.k.a.

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Fire quickly doused There was a fire at the International Forest Products (Interfor) mill in Grand Forks on the evening of May 22. Grand Forks Fire Rescue responded to a call at around 5:45 p.m. “It (was) a fire in our shavings bin,” explained Andrew Horahan, Interfor’s general manager of Kootenays. “We don’t know exactly what started the fire. It was contained within a steel bin. Luckily the fire department seems to have it put out.”

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News Conservation program expanding to include West Kootenay GREG NESTEROFF west Kootenay Advertiser

A group that coordinates conservation efforts on private land is expanding its reach to both sides of the Purcell Mountains.

The East Kootenay Conversation Program — soon to drop the East from its name — has already been working in West Kootenay for the past few years, according to program manager Dave Hillary.

“It’s evolved to the point where people are saying you should just have one conservation program, regardless of whether it’s East or West Kootenay,” he says. “We’ve got more ties that bind than differences.”

The program’s chief goal is increasing private land conservation to protect species and landscapes, but it is not a land trust

Columbia River wetlands Submitted photos

itself, rather, it finds willing partners for specific projects.

Hillary says they were involved with the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s purchase of the Darkwoods forest on the south shore of Kootenay Lake in 2008, and the province’s acquisition of the Valhalla Mile on the west side of Slocan Lake in 2009, in

partnership with the Land Conservancy of BC and Columbia Basin Trust.

“That was really a request from the Trust to help them understand and prioritize how important that project was in the scheme of everything else,” he says.

“We’ve played that role historically and will continue to play

it in a more meaningful and formalized way now.”

Hillary adds the Trust is supporting them financially as they prepare to double their service area and potential partners, which presently number more than 50 — including other non-profits, forestry companies, and all levels of government.

The program boasts more than $100 million in conservation investment on over 300,000 hectares of high value land since 2002. It has supported 28 projects over the last two years.

While the name change won’t take effect for a few more months, Hillary says the “philosophical underpinnings” for the expanded organization are already in place.

“The reality is we’re changing the name

Program manager Dave Hillary

and geographic scale of the operation, but the demands have always been in both East and West Kootenay.”

Hillary will be also moving from Invermere to Nelson in July, which is as much a personal decision as a program decision.

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What’s New with What’s Old? A cure for every ailment known to man and its only a dollar GREG NESTEROFF West Kootenay Advertiser

A rare bottle of snake oil with a local connection sold online last week for $80 US. Ryckman’s Kootenay Cure was manufactured in the mid1890s by a Hamilton Member of Parlia-

ment with mining interests in the Illecillewaet district southeast of Revelstoke.

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River, an old miner gave him a recipe for a rheumatism cure, which he tried on some constituents.

Lo and behold, it worked — not just on rheumatism, but paralysis, blindness, deafness, indigestion, gout, eczema, skin disease, hives, sores, liver and kidney disorders, and just about anything else you could think of.

What was in this potion?

According to A.O. Wheeler in his book The Selkirk Range, “It is, I understand, largely composed of the root of the devil’s club.�

Soon the S.S. Ry-

ckman Medicine Co. was cranking out cases of the Kootenay Cure, and filling newspapers with testimonials about its amazing properties.

It sold for $1 per bottle, or six for $5.

Ryckman also used his parliamentary mail privileges to distribute 350,000 copies of a tract titled A Political Review. “Three pages are taken up with excellent campaign stuff for the Conservatives,� the Victoria Colonist wrote. “The other page is devoted to glorifying the virtues of Kootenay Cure.�

The postmaster general called it illegal.

The Kootenay Cure disappeared by about 1900. However, a few years later Ryckman resurfaced as president of the Umckaloabo Company, which held the American rights to a tuberculosis remedy called Stevens’ Consumption Cure — notorious enough to earn its own entry in

Ryckman’s Kootenay Cure was manufactured by Hamilton MP S.S. Ryckman in the mid-1890s.

Nostrums & Quackery, the American Medical Association’s almanac of fraud.

The Kootenay Cure bottle sold last week by Glass Works Auctions of East Greenville, Pa., using auctionzip.com, was embossed amber and measured 10 1/8

inches high. Its original black and red labels — bearing a pair of crutches, which the purchaser could presumably dispense with — were mostly intact on both sides.

Another example of this bottle was reportedly discovered in a Guyana river.

The auction house estimate on the bottle was $140 to $180, but it sold for the lone bid of $60, plus a buyer’s premium, bringing the total to $80.

Had the bottle been sold on eBay, this column can reliably state it would have fetched a lot more.

Joe Hill reins passed to capable committee SUBMITTED

After guiding Rossland’s Joe Hill Coffee House for 35 shows, Michael Gifford is stepping out for a well-earned rest.

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Italian buff finds a niche in Trail BREANNE MASSEY West Kootenay Advertiser

She’s not Italian, but part of her wishes that she were.

Lynne Bowen, a Nanaimo-based author and historian has written a book about the Italian immigrants who came to B.C. during the mid-1890s. Bowen will present “Whoever Gives Us Bread� in the Colombo Lodge in Trail on June 5 at 7 p.m.

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Lynne Bowen gears up for a trip to Greater Trail with her new book, Whoever Gives Us Bread Submitted photo

“Trail reminds me of Italy, it almost makes you think you’re in Italy.�

Lynne Bowen The author had initially visited Trail while conducting research for her book, and Buddy Devito, the former mayor of Trail showed her around. It was inevi-

Joe Hill Continued from P. 12

The Joe Hill Coffee House happens in the Rossland Miners’ Hall at 7 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month (except July and August).

Admission is only $3, kids and students free.

The next Joe Hill Coffee House will take place on June 17 at 7. We hope you will come!

There are still a few places for performers in the June 17 show, and we are also preparing our fall lineup. Get in touch, and we will put you on stage.

Joe Hill is run entirely by volunteers. If you would like to be part of the fun of putting on a show give us a call at 250-362-5677, or email retrac01@telus.net.

Community Bear Smart Electric Fencing Workshop currently coming up

table the community would quickly mesmerize her. “Trail reminds me of Italy,� said Bowen. “It almost makes you think you’re in Italy.�

Bowen spent 11 years researching Italian communities within B.C., and taking trips to Italy to verify facts.

She was drawn to the idea after discovering the dominant role Italians played in the coal mining industry of the prov-

ince. “The main thing that got me going was coal mining.

From 1876 to 1976,� said Bowen, “26 million Italians left Italy to find work because there was so much poverty.�

Many Italians came to B.C. and took jobs many other Canadians didn’t want. Bowen said these people became known as “strike breakers.�

Some Italian immigrants earned this

reputation because they would work allyear, with no exceptions, and they would only leave work during the winter season to visit their families in Italy.

Her book is an historical portrayal of Italian settlers and she’s hoping to attract a big group of supporters at the local event.

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Learn how to protect your produce, beehives, chickens and livestock while coexisting with wildlife. Gardeners, beekeepers, farmers and anyone else living in bear country are invited to join Slocan Valley Bear Smart coordinators Daniel Sherrod and Evelyn Kirkaldy for an electric fencing workshop at Slocan Park Hall on June 7, 7:30 p.m.

We will demonstrate how to set up a simple electric fencing system specifically designed for bears, discuss maintenance and review various applications. At all times of the year and while bears are asleep in the winter, there are other predators such as bobcat, lynx, cougar and pine martin that are happy to feast on valley chickens. We will cover various methods of effectively dealing

with a variety of attractants so you can minimize the chances of inviting bears and other predators to your property.

Please bring questions. Admission by donation.

For more info contact Evelyn Kirkaldy at 250-359-6611, eekbears@hotmail.com, or Daniel Sherrod at 250-358-7262, daniels@vws.org.

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Horoscope Michael O’Connor

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Tip of the Week: As the Moon waxes to full on June 4th to produce a Lunar Eclipse, it will shed light upon a variety of significant celestial events. First this is the fruition of the Solar Eclipse from May 20th. This seed event was significant in Mayan Cosmology and several Crop Circles over the years focused upon it. According to Mayan prophesy, it is this lunar cycle that is destined to herald the return of Quetzalcoatl (Aztec) or Kukulcan (Mayan) which is their version of Christ Consciousness. The other key event is the rare occultation of Venus across the Sun. These two events will not coincide again and given that both are key markers in the overall Mayan 12-21-2012 focus, which heralds the beginning of a new Precessional Cycle (25, 625 years) it is very rare and potent indeed. The other significant astrological events poised to occur this month include Jupiter entering Gemini on June 12th, Summer Solstice on June 20th, the day after the New Moon in late Gemini, and Uranus making its first of 7 Square Aspects with Pluto, after their last conjunction which occurred in 1965! Together, these represent a very exciting if dramatic line-up. Fasten your seat belts, the pace is about to accelerate measurably.

ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20)

LIBRA (SEP 22 – OCT 22)

TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21)

SCORPIO (OCT 22 – NOV 21)

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUN 21)

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 21 – DEC 21)

CANCER (JUN 21 – JUL 22)

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 19)

LEO (JUL 22 – AUG 23)

AQUARIUS (JAN 19 – FEB 19)

A busy schedule with plenty of places to go and people to see continues. Yet the theme of work is at least tightly woven into the otherwise varied activity list. Some flare ups with significant others, especially of the opposite sex, are likely amidst the complex pace. Do your best to synchronize respective rhythms, yet be flexible in the mix.

Balancing your life between wants and needs, duties and talents is in focus. This is a common theme yet is strong now.

This emphasis on multiple streams of income and expression is a reflection of a core life theme. Too much focus upon any one thing is contrary to your nature. Decipher a healthier balance and make it so!

You are in a go-ahead cycle right now. Expressing yourself creatively will come naturally, since you have such a strong solar/Leo aspect to you. Make the most of it by shining your light on others I equal measure to being recognized. When you get the attention you are seeking, mirror it back right away to perpetuate the cycle!

Your time to shine is coming, but it is not here yet. Now is a time to rest, retreat and reflect. You may have work, inner ad/or outer to do behind the scenes. In this inward, meditative state, generate love for yourself and allow yourself to dream. Yet, intend to take note of what you are receiving from your reverie. Silence is golden!

What dreams may come is on your mind. As much as you would like to dive into a creative focus, you may feel distracted by one curiosity after another. Recognition may not be as a forthcoming just now and your creative focus may be blurred. Giving more attention to others may work better. Yet you may achieve creative satisfaction if your discipline your focus.

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 22)

Refining your overall self-image continues. This may include gathering new tools or clothes or being more efficient, or focusing on increasing your overall fitness level, or all of the above. However you feel inspired to do so, build today for tomorrow. Do be conscientious towards others yet do not let any ‘takers’ get the better of you.

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Creating more freedom within and cultivating a deeper feeling of freedom without is the deeper story. Yet experiencing variety is also a current theme and this will likely draw you out to social, cultural and perhaps spiritual activities.

Feeling pulled in more than one direction is a likely theme now. Balancing fun with responsibility is the target. Too much of one or the other will likely prove troublesome. Be careful that desires for immediate satisfaction do not vie with acting with integrity. Manage your time well and assert healthy boundaries and you can probably have it all.

Shifts and changes on relationship fronts continue to roll in. At best these are opening new doors. Yet be careful not to become too needy of other people’s attention. Exercising social grace implies poise and balance, speaking and listening, taking the stage and then giving it over to others. There is excitement in the air and some measure of travel adventure too!

Creating a healthier rhythm continues. This may require that you acknowledge what you realistically need. Giving more to your situation is implied. Yet the twist here is that you be willing to give more to yourself. Yet, for overall balance give others more room and avoid excessive criticism and perfectionism.

A creative, playful cycle is upon you. The time is right to entertain new possibilities. This wave will grow larger still starting this month. With your confidence levels fortified you may feel able to tackle bigger goals. Yet, be aware of slipping into pride and then projecting expectant attitudes. Where possible, direct your energies to get to the bottom of things.

PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 20)

A busy time close to home is likely now. You desire to create more beauty in your surroundings. The time is right to tend to the details. At best this will activate your talents. You are more likely to do the rounds than focus on one thing at a time, so go with the flow with clear intentions to complete them all!

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Announcements

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Car Pool

Coming Events

Looking to car pool, daily commute, Castelgar to Grand Forks, approx 7:00-4:30, flexible. 250-365-7231.

Nelson Overture Society ANNUAL AGM Thursday June 7th, 7:00pm Meeting will be held in the meeting room of the Nelson & District Credit Union. We are seeking new volunteers for the board, a fun group of dedicated music lovers.

Always open to new members to keep this Nelson tradition alive!

Coming Events Public Notice: A.A. meetings, Grand Forks Valley Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. MONDAY 8pm. (Closed Study) at Catholic Church Rectory. 7269 9th St.; WEDNESDAY (Men’s Closed) 8pm at Anglican Church rear basement, 7252 - 7th St; THURSDAY and SATURDAY (Open) 8pm also at Anglican Church. Ph: 250-442-3839 or 250-4428797.

CALLS FROM WHALES: Forum on the Impacts of Enbridge BC Oil Pipeline May 30th, 7pm, Capitol Theatre Nelson Features: *Andrew Nikiforuk, author of Award Winning, “TAR SANDS: Dirty Oil and a Future of a Continent” *Art Sterritt, Executive Chair of Coastal First Nations *Power point and multimedia presentations Tickets $12 on sale now For more info: 250 352-5274 or nadia@netidea.com or Facebook: Kootenays for a Pipeline-Free BC

Information Attention University Students A university scholarship & bursary program is available to students attending years 2, 3 & 4 of their first undergraduate degree program at UNIVERSITY from the East & West Kootenay area. Full details & application forms may be requested from: Pisapio Scholarships c/o 421 Baker St. Nelson BC V1L 4H7 or email: maurice@poulinagencies.com For the best plants at the best prices shop NIPKOWS GREEHOUSE Fruitvale 9-5 seven days a week.

Lost & Found Castlegar Found Bicycle for 10 year old on Columbia Ave to ID & claim call: 250-365-5449

Found Female Tortoise Shell Cat with white paws

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Lost Reading glasses at MacDonald’s parking lot Tues, May 22. Please call 250-365-6567 REWARD! $500! Lost “DINO” a 7mo old Chorkie. May 12 during fireworks. Last seen running toward hospital.

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Experienced Line Cook, delivery people, waitresses and kitchen help. Wages negotiable on experience. Phone Mike or Andree at 250-4423124 or 250-442-9651 or drop off resume to Omega Restaurant, Grand Forks.

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P & D LOGGING Operations in Grand Forks BC is looking an experienced Feller Buncherman, as well as Experienced Lim-mit Processor Operator plus Logging Truck Mechanic/Welder all positions are F/T with Benefits. call Gerry 250-469-1695 or Dan 250-469-1694 after 6 pm. Or email Resume to: management@pdlogging.ca.

Shoppers Drug Mart Nelson requires a Store Administrator 15 hrs/week Experience as a competent bookkeeper or intermediate accountant required. Must be extremely organized and attentive to detail. Apply in person at 1116 Lakeside Dr. or call 250-352-7268 ext 61.

Part time Retail Clerk wanted, night shifts and weekends. Apply to Box 2798, Grand Forks, BC, V0H-1H0.

P/T contract bookkeeper wanted. Please submit CV or company profile by June 6 to Beaver Falls Waterworks District PO138 Montrose, BC V0G 1P0.

An Earthmoving Company in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our fleet of Cat dozers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators.

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Certified Automotive Service Technician And/or Lube Technician Needed President’s Award winning Ford Dealership is looking for a Certified Automotive Service Technician and/or Lube Technician to join our expanding Service Department at AM Ford and AM Ford Plus s !BLE TO WORK WITH OTHERS s !TTRACTIVE PAY s "ENElTS PACKAGE Please send resume via e-mail to mark@amford.com or drop off resume at AM Ford, Hwy Drive,Trail

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HANSON DECKING West Kootenay Agent for Duradek 250-352-1814 V & G Coatings Spray in box liners and deck, concrete and industrial coatings 250.304.8971

Garden & Lawn Blue Spruce: 1-ft to 8-ft tall.

For more information, call 250442-3878 or 250-442-7920.

Good topsoil for landscaping and gardening. $30/pickup load. 250-442-2013 or 250442-2014.

Hogg’s Multi Yard Services.

Weekly lawn cutting; yard clean up; will pickup furniture & appliances. 250-442-8163.

Ideal Lawn Mowing. Reasonable rates. Grand Forks & area. 250-442-5050.

Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

Misc Services Jolly Jack Stop N’Shop • •

Mobile & RV Park U-Haul/moving supplies Tues-Fri : 9 am - 5 pm Sat : 10 am - 4 pm Telephone 250-442-2995 or U-Haul 250-442-8778

Pets & Livestock

Boarding Sentinel Boarding Kennels snowbirds are back, business as usual book a summer vacation for your pets 250 359-7433

Feed & Hay Orchard grass/alfalfa, mixed hay, small square bales, barn stored. 250-442-4204.

Beaver Valley Animal Clinic Large & Small Animals 1956 Columbia Gardens Road, Fruitvale 365-0123

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances 3 yr old Kenmore dryer in exc cond $125; built-in Hotpoint D/W $75; 4 leaded glass doors, best offer. 250-4428539.

Auctions Auction Estate Antique Collectable . June 3 @ 1pm at Dodd’s Auction 3311-28 Ave, Vernon. 1-866-545-3259. View photos at doddsauction.com

AUCTION

We’re accepting Antique Furniture and Collectibles for our June Antique Sale Call Russell Auction 1-250-399-4793

$100 & Under Kenmore dryer in good working condition. $50. 250-4429780.

Farm Equipment 585 INTERNATIONAL Tractor, 60hp, 2300/hrs. $7,800.

B7800 KUBOTA 30hp, 400/hrs. $9,000.

1996 BOBCAT 863, 75hp, 3200/hrs. $17,500.

400GAL TURBOMIST Sprayer $10,500.

2006 600GAL Turbomist Sprayer $17,500.

1995 INTERNATIONAL 4700 Truck, 24ft Flat Deck DT466, $18,500.

2009 KUBOTA M8200, 82HP Cab, 1400/hrs. $27,500.

1990 BLUEBIRD School Bus, 72/pass, propane $3,800.

ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED 250-428-6221 Approx 500 ft 2 in irrigation pipe, incl sprinklers; 1949 Farmall Cub. 250-442-2826.

Ferguson tractor, Gibson tractor, large generator. 250442-5793.

Firearms WANTED: RIFLES, shotguns, restricted weapons, reloading equipment, decoys or any other shooting related items. Fully licensed. Glen 250-428-6750

Food Products BUTCHER SHOP

BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.45/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger $4.00/lb TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Free Items 2 kittens to good home.

Please call 250-442-2578.

4x8 ft pool table, must be moved. 250-442-3766.

Fruit & Vegetables

Merchandise for Sale

Garage Sales Balfour Hall $ellwhatyawanta $ale $aturday June 9th 9-3 Vendors call 229-5265 No Early Birds Please CASTLEGAR Moving Sale Sat, June 2nd, 8 - 2 2165 Crestview Crescent Early Birds are welcome CASTLEGAR Multi Family garage sale, Fri, June 1st 3 - 6, Sat, June 2, 8 - noon 665 Hanville Place (off 6th Ave) sub pump & lots of free stuff CASTLEGAR Multi Family June 2nd, 8 - 12 3487 - 14th Ave Fri, June 1. 8:30-2. Lower patio by admin. offices @ KBRH. Proceeds to Poplar Ridge Pavioion Residents programming.

Grand Forks: Fri+Sat, June 1+2, 8am-3pm, 244 75th Ave. Furniture, household items.

Grand Forks: Fri+Sun, June 1+3, 8am-3pm, Granby Container Sales, Donaldson Dr. Contents: generator, air compressor, mechanic tools, floor jacks, treadmill, books, VW car parts, & more.

Grand Forks. Little bit of everything. June 2, 9am-2pm 145 78th Ave. Riverside.

Grand Forks. Moving sale, Saturday June 2, 8am-3pm, 9195 North Fork Rd. Wine equipment, cedar patio set, couch, satellite dish, plants, books, clothes and more.

Grand Forks: Sat, June 02, 8am-1pm, 6980 17th St. Grand Forks: Sat, June 2, 8am-2pm, 7776 McCallum View Dr. Multi-family.

Grand Forks: Sat, June 2, 8am-3pm, 11900 Brown Cr. Rd. RANCH ESTATE SALE, lots of tools & farm equip.

Grand Forks: Sat, June 2, 8am-4pm, 2330 Mountain Pl off 68th Ave. Moving! Lots of good stuff.

Grand Forks: Sat, June 2, 9am-noon, 7253 7th St. Lots of kids clothes and toys. Other household items as well.

Grand Forks: Sat+Sun, 8am?, #9, 7105 North Fork Rd. Good quality items.

June 2 & 3. 8am-1pm. TOOLS & much more! #4 Rivers Shore Park, beside Johnny’s Motel.

RASPBERRY Huge Sale Sat & Sun, June 2 & 3, 8 - 4 1082 Parkside Road ROSSLAND, 1810 St.Paul St. Sat. Jun.2nd. 8-1. Multi-family.

Antiques + misc.

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Hobbies & Crafts

Alpacas: fibre alpacas for future projects or start your own herd. 250-442-6642.

FRESH ASPARAGUS Sutcliffe Farms Creston, BC Place your order to ensure availability 250-428-9961

Deda’s Woodworking Shop!

Arbours, trellis’s, benches, picnic tables, and more! 2480 75th Ave. 250-442-2073.

Pet Services

Pet Services

Pet Services

Livestock

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Pet Products

Everything you need for your finned, furry & feathered friends!

7261-5th St. Grand Forks, BC

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BEST BUYS! June 1 - 30

HOURS: Mon-Fri: 9am-5:30pm Saturday: 9am-4:00pm

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. Wanted COIN Collector looking to buy Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins.

Bulk Silver coins, bills etc. Call Chad 250-863-3082 (Local) Looking to buy: unwanted, unused firearms. Buyer has all licences. 250-443-2373.

Wheelchair and commode in good condition as soon as possible. 250-442-8442.

Musical Instruments Upright Krakauer Piono in good condition c/w bench asking $400 250-365-5443

Sporting Goods 10 foot Manitou Kayak, 2 years old comes with paddle, lifejacket, great shape $900.00 OBO 250 505-1718 Bowflex Motivator 2. $300.

250-442-8904.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale WANTED: Building Property or existing home, view/river 1acre +, rural. 250-442-8118.

Apt/Condos for Sale Grand Forks: No strata fees!

2 story 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, immaculate townhouse, w/finished basement. A steal at $135,000, but will consider any offers. #18 1410 78th St. Close to high school. 250-4420610.

Commercial/ Industrial Property 4 Houses on 5 acres min out of town $750,000. to be viewed on Property Guys Nelson #30980 354-4381 or 354-7949

For Sale By Owner Grand Forks: 45 acre w/home & 16,000+ sq ft indoor riding arena. $650,000. 250-4420930.

Unfinished cabin on 2.8 acres on Riondel Rd near the Ashram. Will be appraised in May. Making a list of interested individuals.

Price likely well under $200,000. Terms Negotiable.

Excellent for handy person or couple 780-566-0707

Houses For Sale 2006 14 x 66 Moduline 2 bdrm asking $69,900 Must be moved.

250-399-0015 for appt posted on Kijiji April 25th

Real Estate

Grand Forks: $188,000. 3 bdrm, 1,500 sq ft, open floor plan w/large fenced yard.

Great for kids & pets. Almost .25 acre, separate fenced garden area. Fruit trees, raspberry patch, garden shed, 1 block to Kettle River & great swimming spot. Well built house from 1975, 1.5 bath, central furnace & A/C, CSA approved efficient wood heater. Unfinished lower areas has 1 unfinished bdrm, pantry & workshop. 250-442-2448.

Grand Forks: 2.5 acres with 4 bdrm home, walk out developed basement, garage, shop.

Great location! $364,500.

Phone 250-442-0222.

Grand Forks. Brand new custom 2 storey. $325,000. appliances included 250-497-7808.

Historic Rossland Home

Many restorations & nicely maintained 4 Bedroom / 1 1/2 Bath $315,000 Call 250-231-7564

Lakeshore Place adult Mobile Home Park located near Balfour, close to golf course with marina. 2 mobile homes on adjoining lots in lower cult-du-sac, 1 waterfront & 1 water view $90,000 each 250 229-4755 PROCTER VILLAGE: 3 bdrm, 50 X 120’ lot, adjacent lot also aval $215,000 250-229-4940 SALMO 4BD 1102sq.’ finished bsmnt, carport, covered patio, well mntnd. close to school. $259,000. 250.357.2465

Rentals Acreage Midway, Rock Creek, Grand Forks: looking for long term lease, 20-50+ acres. 778-3631313.

Apt/Condo for Rent Rentals

Grand Forks Realty Ltd.

Christina Lake: 3 bdrm 5 appliances, fully furnished home, $850 month. Greenwood: 1 bdrm home, 4 ap-

pliances $575 month.

N/S, N/P, References.

Ken: 250-442-2632 ken.dodds@yahoo.ca

Castlegar; large bright 2 br in quiet bldg, close to Kootenay Mrkt, close to DT, F/S laundry onsite, N/S, N/P, $625 plus utilities. 250-505-3609.

Grand Forks: 2 bdrm. apt to rent. 250-442-0930.

Grand Forks: 3 bdrm townhouse w/2 full baths, N/P, N/S, References required. Phone 250-442-2276, 250-442-6800.

Grand Forks: clean & bright 1&2 bdrm apts close to amenities, quiet location, balcony, storage and numerous upgrades. N/S, N/P, $500 & $625 month. 778-214-0408.

NELSON: Gyro Park, Lake View Apartment. 1 or 2 bdrm, newly reno’d, private entrance, shared laundry, clawfoot tub and internet. Semi-furnished, if needed. Park-like setting. NS/ NP References required.

Available July 1st $1,000/mo all inclusive. Call 352-0776 or 505-7650 Small 2 bdrm apartment min out of town $650/m + utilities 354-4381 or 354-7949

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Commercial/ Industrial Creston COMMERCIAL BUILDING

3600 sq.ft. of Retail Space

Located DOWN TOWN Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of Parking 250-428-5240 Grand Forks: approx 1,000 sq ft open area plus 200 sq ft office area with 22’ x 22’ attached workshop. Lots of parking, great location, good signage on main road.

Security system installed. $750 month plus utilities.

Call Jim @ 250-442-9780 james.rankin70@yahoo.com Grand Forks: NEW OWNERSHIP. 3 commercial spaces, in town (Black Knight building) & 1 on hwy. Available now. 250442-2599 / 250-443-1599.

Large A/C Office downtown Nelson $750/m including utilities 354-4381 or 354-7949 Prime downtown Grand Forks location - 3rd St Plaza, 3,000+ sq ft Lots of parking.

Call 250-666-0088.

Smaller A/C Office downtown Nelson $350./m including utilities 354-4381 or 354-7949

Cottages / Cabins

Duplex / 4 Plex NELSON: Uphill Sunny 2 bdrm wood floors, gas f/p, yard. NS/NP $1000/mo + Util Avail July 1st 250-505-2103

Mobile Homes & Pads CASTLEGAR 2 BDRM MOBILE, Fully reno’d, N/P, N/S , W/D, $800/mth utilities included, 250-304-8185 Grand Forks: 1 bdrm trailer creek side on acreage, no power yet, woodstove. $400/m as is. 250-442-2378.

ROBSON 3 Bdrm Mobile Home for rent Refer & Criminal check required Call 250-304-3430

Homes for Rent Castlegar 2 Bdrm Mobile, F/S, N/P, N/S, $500/mth + utilities, full covered deck by Millenium walkway & river Avail June 1st

Rentals

Transportation

Transportation

Auto Financing

Cars - Domestic

Recreational/Sale

Trucks & Vans

GRAND FORKS

1994 Rustler 25ft Fifth Wheel, awning, air con, sleeps 6, immaculate cond, includes hitch, rails & tailgate. $7,400 obo.

250-449-2256.

1999 Allegro 32 ft motor home. Reduced - $22,000.

454, has gen, sleeps 8, hyd level, front air susp, queen bed walk around. Excellent condition. Has 50,000 km. 1-250442-2013.

2004 Dodge Diesel 4x4, reg cab, 153,000 km. $16,900.

250-445-9971.

Homes for Rent

Suites, Upper

CASTLEGAR 3 Bdrm, 2 bath Carport, F/S, W/D, DW, N/P N/S, by No Frills Avail June 1st, $1,000/mth 250-362-5468 Grand Forks: Brand new 2 bdrm. $950/m. + utilities 250497-7808.

Grand Forks lg home on acreage. pain1@telus.net 778866-8511, 250-442-2549. w w w. h o m e away. c o m / va c a tion-rental/british-columbia/chr istina-lake/r25986. #379429.

Grand Forks: main floor 3 bdrm renovated house on acreage. Suitable for retired or working couple. $1,000 month plus utilities. 250-442-2424.

MONTROSE small 2bd FS,NO PETS, $425/mo 250.367.7005 NELSON: Perrier Rd. Small 2 bdrm. WD,F/S. NS/NP. Yard, shed & parking for 2 Avail now $850/mo 352-7492 W.TRAIL, 2BDRM., hardwood floors, updated kitchen, basement garage, covered porch, no lawns to cut. Ideal for single person or couple. $690./mo. + utilities. N/S, N/P. References required. 604-6499365

Grand Forks: 1,000 sq ft, 1 bdrm, large deck,10 min to town. N/S, N/P, utils inc, $650 month. 250-442-0026.

Shared Accommodation

Transportation

DT Castlegar: female roommate, 2bd. ste. $500./mo. Util., cable, wifi incl. N/P, N/S. Near bus. Jun.1. 250-365-9368 NELSON- Fairview: Quiet person, NS, NP, Avail Immed.

Reference Required 505-4248

Suites, Lower Bright 1 bdrm N/S N/P private entr, $700/m includes utili avail June 1st 352-6699 DT CASTLEGAR Updated furnished 1 Bdrm bsmt suite with stainless steel appliances & new fixtures.

Includes satellite TV, Internet utilities & once per month maid service. Working individual or students preferred. N/S, N/P Ref. required. Avail June 1st, $750/mth Call 250-687-0976 Grand Forks, one bdrm downtown, newly updated, $700 month. 250-497-7808.

Ph: 250-666-0088

Next to Greyhound Across from Ball Park You Park It - You Sell It No Commission!

Townhouses Grand Forks: 3 bdrm town house $900 month includes utilities. 778-931-0117.

Lots of Traffic - Great Exposure 80% of vehicles sold within 2 weeks!

Want to Rent Nelson: 46 yr old male seeks accom in town or on bus route.

Prefer self-contained suite max $600/m incl utili. Handy, willing to help, quiet, responsible has refer. call 505-0670 Nelson: Mature man seeks affordable rental in town or transit access. All options considered: self-contained unit or shared. References avail.

Please leave detailed message for Ken at 352-6200 or 352-9876 Nelson: responsible, busy Single 40 yr old male, prefers separate room/suite max $400/m. Call Marty 777-4811

$50 first month for regular size car/truck

GUARANTEED

Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

Auto Financing

YOU’RE APPROVED

Call Dennis, Shawn or Paul

for Pre-Approval www.amford.com or www.autocanada.com

Cars - Sports & Imports

Motorcycles

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1983 Buick Skylark, new battery, block heater, muffler, tail pipe, brakes and 2 new tires. $650.obo. 250-443-3096.

1993 GMC Sonoma. “Beater truck” great for around town. $500 obo. 250-442-8184.

1995 Chrysler Intrepid, V6, new winters, power pkg, 103,370 km. $2,500. 250-4428139.

2008 Chev Aveo, like new, winter & summer tires, 25,000 km. $5,900. 250-443-1543.

VW Golf, 4 cyl, 5 spd, 1991 & 1997 GTI model, 2Lt. 16 valve, 4 dr & 2 dr, new brakes on both. $1,200 & $3,600. 250442-0122, 250-493-1807.

1993 YAMAHA VMax, 46,000 kms. New tires, chrome additions, windshield. $3,500. obo.

250-367-6448 Collectable 1968 Honda CT 90 awesome condition, low mileage, has papers, runs very well $1900.00 OBO 505-1718

Off Road Vehicles 150cc Arctic Cat ATV, 2011 model. 50km, still under warranty, $3,200. 250-442-8930.

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Recreational/Sale Cars - Domestic GRAND FORKS

PARK & SELL Ph: 250-666-0088

Suites, Upper Castlegar South, Studio Suite, F/S, Microwave $600 /mth including utilities cable, private side entrance off street parking, single person only, ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING OR PET, Call Al at 250-365-5560 after 6 PM

PARK & SELL

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Grand Forks: 2 bdrm cottage, located downtown. N/S, N/P, references. $675 mo & utils.

Avail June 1. 250-442-5771.

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DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

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Next to Greyhound Across from Ball Park You Park It - You Sell It No Commission!

Lots of Traffic - Great Exposure 80% of vehicles sold within 2 weeks!

$50 first month for regular size car/truck

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1986 Islander Dodge 2500 custom camper van, 318 engine, auto, dash air, 3 way fridge, 4 top burner stove, furnace, 2 good batteries, 4 new tires, awning, porta potty, radio/cass, cruise, 104,000 km, installed demand water pump. $5,100 obo. 250-442-0522. In good shape, no rust!

1993 Terry Resort, 26 ft 5th wheel. Great condition. Brand new fridge/freezer. Awning, A/C, microwave, 5 aluminum wheels. Asking $6,900. 250442-0097.

Transportation

Transportation

1999 Damon Ultra Sport, 3670 Class A motor home, 275 Cat diesel pusher, 56,000 miles. Ultra leather, day & night shades, 4 dr fridge, convection microwave, glass shower, large bathroom, ducted 2 A/Cs, 6 spd Allison, p/seats, leveling jack, exhaust brake, air ride, backup monitor, lg slide out oven. $46,500. 250-4433066, cell 250-442-1758.

2006 Damon Challenger, 36.5 ft, 2 slides, V10 w/Banks system, better mileage & power. Transferable 4 yr ext warranty, leather furniture, Onan Genset, ABS brakes, rear camera, many extras, 25,000 miles. Like new. $68,995.

250-4433066.

Sport Utility Vehicle 2003 Dakota quad cab good shape, canopy, P/W, P/L, tow pkg. New ber & fuel pump $5,900 443-1543.

4x4; A/C, rub250-

Trucks & Vans 1981 Ford Econoline van, custom int, rear bench seat folds into bed, dual fuel tanks, runs well. $1,000 obo. 250442-5272.

1986 Dodge pickup, 73,200 km, new tires & exhaust, original paint, slant 6, 4 spd standard. Asking $3,700 obo. Can be viewed at 1st & Ranken Rd days. 250-442-7587.

1987 3/4 ton Dodge 4x4, 318, motor propane. Good tires 33x12.50R15, bucket seats, new mufflers & pipes. Asking $2,500 firm. 250-442-8078.

1994 Ford F150 xcab, long box. Newer 300L manual, 5 sp, runs great, minor rust, great work truck, asking $900, 250-442-9568.

1994 Silverado 3/4 ton pick up, ext cab, 2 wheel drive, 350 auto, 191K km,$3,500 OBO. Excellent condition, hard box liner, cmsoder@shaw.ca 2000 GMC 4WD long box, low miles, new brakes. $10,000 obo. 250-447-6408.

2005 Dodge diesel 4x4 quad cab, 195,000 km. $18,900. 20445-2346.

Boats 2008 Seadoo GTI130 1 owner, 3 person water craft. low hours. Dealer maintained & serviced. Cover, bumpers, trailer incl. Pkg new was $12,083 + tax, first $6,450 takes!!

250-551-3336/250-352-3942 2008 Sea Ray, 21ft. 210 Select, less than 50 hours, view at 3356 East Lake Dr. Christina Lake. By appointment. New $50,000 Asking $30,000. obo.

250-447-9114.

World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

Weldcraft, Hewescraft, Lund, Godfrey Pontoons Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID 1-888-821-2200 www.marksmarineinc.com

Moorage

Rare opportunity to own one of the very popular Nelson boathouses. This boathouse has had numerous recent upgrades, including new front and back doors as well as new decking. This is a great boathouse for some family fun and a great way to take advantage of all of the fun opportunities Kootenay Lake has to offer.

For more info contact Bev at 250-505-5744 or by email at taillon@shaw.ca.

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Artistic footwork The Nelson Selects girls’ teams hosted the annual Terry Walgren Memorial Tournament last weekend with teams from around the Kootenays taking part in U12, U14, U15 and U18 divisions.

In this game the Nelson U12 Selects took on the Kootenay South U12 squad at Lakeside pitch.

Bob Hall photo

Catch the Kootenay Lake Ferry on Time Both ways!

Four-door sedan or 5-door hatchback, the redesigned Hyundai Accent has ample space and power to get you where you need to go. With sharp styling, a potent direct-inject 1.6L engine and your choice of six-speed manual or automatic transmissions, taking the ferry will be the least exciting part of your trip.

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