The Express Newspaper

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 Established 1988.

SERVING NELSON & AREA

INSIDE Election coverage An introduction to the federal election candidates.

PAGE 4

Wildfire protection Fire department eyes Rosemont Park to show residents how to manage forest fire fuel.

PAGE 3

Book weekend Kootenay Book Weekend turns a page.

PAGE 10

Editorial . .

Street Talk Crossword A&E . . . . . .

Events . . . .

Health . . . .

Classifieds

. . . . . . .

. . . . . . .

. . . . . . .

. . . . . . .

..5 ..5 . 17 . 10 . 13 . 14 . 16

Homes&Gardens . 18

VOLUME 20, NUMBER 42

City, rural directors kick in for Pulpit Rock Strained relationship between City and rural areas evident as councillors discuss hike access

by Chris Shepherd Council kicked in their share of a $20,000 grant to secure access to Pulpit Rock but not without getting in some shots at their rural counterparts.

Councillors unanimously approved a $6,667 grant at their Monday, Sept. 8 meeting, joining Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) directors Josh Smienk and Al Dawson in a bid to buy an easement across private property to create a trail to Pulpit Rock.

While council came forward with the money, they also used the opportunity to be critical of past interactions between the RDCK and the City.

“It’s very nice for regional directors to come to us, but they didn’t come forward for the waterfront pathway and other projects,” said Councillor Gord McAdams.

He was joined by Coun.

Margaret Stacey when he asked for more details from the regional district.

While Coun. Ian Mason supported the motion he echoed their sentiments.

In the past, when the City has gone to the regional district for assistance, they were asked for a business plan and then told “We don’t like your business plan,” said Mason.

“I don’t want to be like that. Let’s be bigger,” he said, urging the motion be passed.

Dawson, director for Area F, said those comments were unnecessary.

“It [Pulpit Rock] is not a function of the regional district,” Dawson said.

“The only reason it’s being done is because it’s in my area.”

Dawson said strained relations between regional districts and cities are common across the province and said the relationship between the RDCK and Nelson has been better than previous years.

“I would say we’ve had one of the best relationships with this council.”

He has led the work to establish a permanent trail head for the popular hike that affords a sprawling view of Nelson.

The trailhead was effectively closed this spring when the owner of the land, which has long been privately owned, began building a home on the property.

Dawson said the contributions from the City, himself and Smienk will be useful in leveraging contributions from other sources.

The local governments have been joined by a new society – The Friends of Pulpit Rock Society.

The society plans on raising money to help buy access to the hike.

People interested in joining the society can contact Nancy Selwood at 250) 5053446 or e-mail her at nancyselwood@gmail. com.

��� ���������������������������������������������� � ������������������ ��� ��������������������� ��� ������������������

Fat Tire Fest ������ ������������������� ������������������

���������������������������

Kristopher McMechan weaves along the downhill course at Blewett Ski Hill during the Nelson Cycling Club’s Fat Tire Festival on Sunday, Sept. 14. See page nine for more photos.

Hazeldean ��������������� ������������������ Gallery������������������ �������

F

s ish & Chip

Call for Pickup!

�������� ������������

����������������������������� ������������������������� ������������� SALE ON SELECT OUTDOOR FURNITURE

���������

������������������ �������������������������������� ������������������

352-0660

���������������������

��������������������������

�������������� ����������

402 Baker St. Nelson Trading Co.

������������������ ��������� CHRIS SHEPHERD ������������� �������������� ��������

�������������� ���������������������������� ������������������������

��������� ������� ���

�������������

�������������������������� ������������������������� ������������������ ���������������

��������

������������������������ ����������������������

���������� �������������� �������������� ������������ �������� ������������������� ������������������

���������������������������

Page 2 EXPRESS

September 17, 2008

www.expressnews.ca

express@expressnews.bc.ca

Business

They’ve got your Bacchus Bacchus Antiques fills an unmet need in Nelson’s antique scene

by Chris Shepherd Corey Scott has a passion for antiques and he wants to share it with Nelson.

Scott and his wife, Karen, opened Bacchus Antiques at 901 Front St. in August.

Their store is packed with dressers, chairs, armoires, side boards, small English tables, table lamps, floor lamps, and lights that all bring to mind the phrase: They don’t make them like that anymore.

“I think they add personality, character, history,” says Scott.

He believes that is what’s needed in Nelson, a town rich in its own history.

“There’s a lot of heri- �������������������� tage houses in Nelson,” ������������������ Scott says. “I thought ��������������� it would be a good ������������� match.”

Scott’s inventory extends to some Roman ������������������������ antiquities and even a �������������������������������� 17th Century Koran.

For his older items, ������������������� some dating back to the 15th Century, Scott has museum certificates to prove the authenticity.

He focuses on European and Asian furniture, two styles that are quite distinct.

The Mongolian and Tibetan items have plain ���������������������������� structures but elaborate, colourfully painted �������������������������� scenes on them while ������������ many of the European pieces of furniture are �������������������� intricately carved into bold shapes. ���������� The Scotts also sell ������� various lighting pieces, many of which Scott himself repairs (and has an electrician check over �������������������� ���� the work). ������������������ Bacchus Antiques is ��������������� open from 11 a.m. to 5 Please proof for accuracy then phone, fax or email with any changes or an approval. ������������� p.m. Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to • 5Email: p.m. kim@expressnews.bc.ca Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax:and 250.352.5075 on Saturday and can be ������������������������� CHRIS SHEPHERD The Express is not responsible for any client has signed off. reached at errors (250) after 352- the Corey Scott, seen reflected in one of his armoires, says antiques are ideal additions to a house to ���������������������������� 1311. add character and history.

�������������� ����������

��������������������������������

�������������� ���������

������������������������������ �������������������������� ������������ �������������������� ���������� ������� ����

Please proof for accuracy then phone, fax or email with any changes or an approval.

Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250.352.5075 • Email: sales@expressnews.bc.ca The Express is not responsible for any errors after the client has signed off.

www.expressnews.ca

express@expressnews.bc.ca

September 17, 2008 EXPRESS Page 3

News

Cutting out wildfires

West Kootenay/Boundary

1-800-222TIPS

P.O BOX 3392, CASTLEGAR BC V1N 3N8

Fire department wants to cut down or prune 80 trees in Rosemont Park to avoid major fires

by Chris Shepherd Nelson’s fire chief wants to turn Rosemont Park into a showcase of how people should manage trees on their property.

Simon Grypma asked council to direct City staff to apply for grants from the Union of B.C. Municipalities and Natural Resources Canada.

The two agencies have made money available to cities to do work to reduce the threat of forest fires to their properties.

The fire department has already had a professional forester go through the park and identify roughly 80 trees in the park that pose a threat.

The trees are either dead or have branches right to forest floor that could let a fire rapidly spread, Grypma said.

The fire chief wants to remove fire fuel from the ground and stop fire from reaching the crown of the tree.

“Once it’s in the crown of the tree it’ll hop from tree to tree,” said

������������������ ������������������ ���������

��������������������� ��������������������������� �������������������������������� ������������������� ������������������������������������������

����������������������������������

CHRIS SHEPHERD

If the City gets some grants it applied for, this marked tree and roughly 79 others like it in Rosemont Park will be taken down to reduce the chance of a wildfire destroying the entire park.

Grypma. “That’s how forest fires spread so fast.”

The fire department doesn’t have the proper equipment or training to fight fires in the tree tops.

A fire like that could also send burning debris – called fire brands – into the air. These fire brands could fall into other neighbourhoods, causing

more fires.

Rosemont Park’s proximity to homes and Jubilee Manor, a seniors’ facility, makes it a good place to start, said the fire chief.

Grypma assures the public the tree thinning would be done carefully.

“We are not intending to clear cut any forest.”

The work isn’t just cut-

Council OKs Hoover Street Greenhouse 26-unit development to include green initiatives

ting down trees.

The fire chief said that for every dead tree that’s removed, a deciduous tree (one with leaves, not needles) would be planted.

“This is a showcase,” Grypma said. “We want to give an example to the community on what everyone can do in their community.”

������������������������������������������ ��������������������������

���

��������������������������� �����������������������������������

����������� �������������� ���������������������� �������������� ������������������ �������� ���������������

�

������������� hank you, Nelson, for your continuing

support and loyalty and for voting us the ������������������� Best Spa For Esthetics in 2008; best of ���������������������������� business award in 2007 and five years voted the best spa in Nelson and all the West Kootenays!

������

������

�������

�������������������

A profile of the recently approved Greenhouse development.

by Chris Shepherd There was little to discuss when council approved a new condominium on Hoover Street.

Councillors had no reservations around the development, called the Greenhouse, when they approved it at their Monday, Sept. 8 meeting.

Feedback at their public hearing was fairly basic – one for the development and one against – but the small turnout was much more telling.

At an earlier public meeting, the developer, Nelson Synergy Corporation, was met with many concerns, predominantly about the height of the condos,

said Russell Precious, a spokesman for Nelson Synergy.

Part of the problem is much of the lot is currently empty, so any building will obstruct the current sight lines.

Precious says they took that feedback and adjust ed their design.

“We completely got rid of the condo complex at the west wend and put in four condos cascading down Ward Street.”

The change took the development from 28 units to 26 units.

The Greenhouse is a mixed development that includes townhouses, studio lofts and condominiums.

Precious said it was too soon to say what the

SUBMITTED

units would be sold for as building costs have yet to be determined.

The developers are waiting to pre sell units before they begin construction.

Nelson Synergy wants to have the development LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System) gold certified.

To meet the North American standard the Greenhouse will need to meet specifications for having a reduced ecological footprint, address health concerns (such as using non-toxic materials) and have a design that meshes with the surrounding heritage buildings.

A special thanks to our highly trained staff for their exellent services and healing touch —

������������������������������������

Kimberly Davitsky, Galena Ardern Pal, Eau Vive, Victoria Wall,����������������������������� Gienvieve Sauviat, Emmy Bufton, Micheal Silver, Shauna Murray, Gabriele Pradl, Vicky Koehle, Tracey Martin, Colleen O’Sullivan, Barry Ardern.

Much appreciation & love,

��������

With this ad receive 10% off any of our services or any Eminence Organic skin care product. Eminence is an industry leader in keeping the planet green.

Offer valid until November 1, 2008.

One discount per person.

Please proof for accuracy then ph

Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 2 The Express is not responsibl

Page 4 EXPRESS

September 17, 2008

The���������is Read Everywhere, even in Chile!

The picture is of Ian McAdams reading the EXPRESS at the base of El Colorado ski resort in Chile on Aug 1st. I was there with Fischer ski company, and we had 30cm of powder, blue skies, and were skiing at altitudes up to 12500 ft. My ski companions thought the EXPRESS picture idea was great!

Going somewhere?

Send us a photograph of you with your Express in a far away land. Whether it’s Trail or Timbuktoo, your community wants to know where you are and what you are doing. Send your 50 words and photo to:���������Community Newspaper, 554 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 1S9, or email us at express@expressnews.bc.ca.

www.expressnews.ca

express@expressnews.bc.ca

News

Briefly AIDS Walk for Life

Saturday, Sept. 20, registration at 10:30 a.m. at Hall Street and Baker Street, walk starts at 12 p.m.

Dr. Duncan Grady is set to carry the AIDS Walk banner for this year’s walk.

Registration begins at 10:30 am in Nelson at Hall and Baker Street between Gerrick’s Cycle and Sidewinders Café, with the Walk set for 12:00 noon sharp. All participants will receive a T-shirt with the original artwork of Morgan McConnell, an HIV positive artist from the Lower Mainland.

The walk will proceed down to Lakeside Rotary Park with the Nelson Samba Band leading the way for the fourth consecutive year. There will be speeches, a barbecue and entertainment featuring Dave Scanlin and friends, as well as incentives for the youngest walker, oldest walker and just about everyone else.

All proceeds raised in this year’s walk stay in our community and go directly to those living with HIV/AIDS. For more information about the walk or volunteer opportunities, contact David Nixon at ANKORS-(250) 5055506.

The fed candidates

Four politicians step forward for the B.C. Southern Interior riding

by Chris Shepherd

Alex Atamanenko – New Democratic Party of Canada The incumbent for the riding, Alex Atamanenko was elected in 2006 and has served as his party’s agriculture, agri-food and rural affairs critic.

He has lived in the region since 1993 and is a retired French immersion teacher who also taught a Russian course at Selkirk College. Atamanenko also worked as a translator for the Canadian government and in the B.C. forestry industry.

The West Kootenay resident says his time in office gave him a strong network in the riding and put him in touch with the many issues.

One issue Atamanenko says is vital is healthcare. “I think it’s time for the federal government to . . . take the lead, to increase the federal transfers to the provinces and ensure that these are targeted for specific areas.”

This is needed, Atamanenko says to fix a deteriorating healthcare system “because of a lack of commitment from senior levels of government.”

Brenda Jagpal – Liberal Party of Canada Brenda Jagpal has lived in the West Kootenays since 1980 and worked in the social service area for most of that time. A certified general accountant who works as the executive director of the Kootenay Society for Community Living, Jagpal says she is able to balance social needs and budgetary constraints.

The society works with people with disabilities in Castlegar, Nelson, Salmo and Grand Forks. Her work puts her in touch with many non-profit societies which she says gives her a good sense of the needs of the riding.

Jagpal has decided to get into politics because she was tired of complaining and wanted to do something instead.

“I’m not just saying “social net” and I’m not just saying we just need to balance our budget. Peoples’ needs have to be met.”

Jagpal says it’s analogous to a family. “If you have a surplus in the bank and you kept a couple of your kids hungry during the year, you shouldn’t be that proud of your surplus.”

Andy Morel – Green Party of Canada Andy Morel has lived in the Southern Interior for the last 10 years and been an entrepreneur for the entire time, largely as a general contractor, based out of Rossland, and a Nordic ski instructor.

Before coming to B.C., Morel was the director of materials management at a hospital in Ontario, a position he says gave him valuable insight into the healthcare system.

A member of GE Free Kootenays, Morel strongly believes that genetically engineered food is poorly understood and advocates for mandatory labelling for all genetically engineered food products.

Morel also says government should encourage more community involvement with forestry. The current system lets large corporations take the resources, and the profit, out of the region.

“We have a resource that grows in our backyards but government gives tenures to large corporations from wherever.”

Rob Zandee – Conservative Party of Canada Rob Zandee was born and raised in Oliver and helps manage his family’s 35-year-old farm equipment business.

Zandee says his work has taken him across the riding which he describes as “a microcosm of Canada.” It’s full of concentrated communities each with their own issues, he says.

There are two issues that apply across the riding, Zandee says: crime and economy.

There’s been an increase in personal and property crime in the Kootenays, Zandee says, and community leaders are calling for tougher sentences. “We have to start putting the victim first.”

The solutions to economy include the recently introduced tax relief for businesses and individuals and an accelerated capital cost allowance for investment in businesses.

These aren’t quick fixes, Zandee says, they’re sustainable.

“The more businesses we can start, the more people we can get employed.”

Zandee sees getting elected as a service.

“When you have an opportunity to make positive changes . . . I think that’s probably one of the best services you can give to your country.

www.expressnews.ca

express@expressnews.bc.ca

Opinions & Letters Alternative approval process was right for council

Editorial Get behind the regional directors and the City to support Pulpit Rock Our local government leaders have put some money up to help secure access to Pulpit Rock (see story on page one) and the public should support them with more than praise.

Pulpit Rock is the rocky outcrop visible from many vantage points in Nelson. When you make the steep but short hike up you are rewarded with a view of valleys stretching off to the east, west and south.

The City of Nelson is laid out below and homes can be seen peeking out of the trees in all directions.

From that perspective there is no border separating the Regional District of Central Kootenay or the City of Nelson. From Pulpit Rock all that can be seen are West Kootenay residents. That’s fitting because Pulpit Rock benefits all of us.

It is a draw for tourists and gives locals an easily accessible hike to get a view of what makes our region famous.

That access is at risk but work by our local government, led by Al Dawson from Area F, is seeking to fix that.

We encourage all citizens to lend a hand (and a dollar or two) to the effort. The Friends of Pulpit Rock Society has been formed to gather support and people who want to help can contact Nancy Selwood at nancyselwood@gmail.com.

But the help shouldn’t stop at the individual level. Any organization or business involved in health, tourism or outdoor activity has an interest in keeping Pulpit Rock accessible.

This hike is one of our most valuable resources and one that will never be depleted.

Fish Heads & Flowers

Flowers - to the Baker St. merchants who made the “cardigras” festive with their beautiful window displays and who stayed open to accomodate shoppers and give the downtown a lively ambiance.

Fish heads - to the woman who forced me to waste water on her when I had to hose her out of my hammock.

- Wasted water, wasted time Flowers - and sunshine to the two gentleman and their little white dog who tidy up Lakeside Park early every morning on their daily walk.

- An appreciative walker

Flowers - to my wonderful caring neighbors willing to lend a hand at 6 mile!

Fish heads - to the person stealing my hydrangea blossoms. Too cheap to buy your own bush?

Flowers - to our firefighter helicopter pilots and firefighters for their lately unnoticed dipsy doodling around lightening strikes and and risking their lives to put out those fires.

Fish heads - to the gas station owners of Nelson. You know Castlegar is only 30 minutes down the highway and cheaper.- Ripped off

Send us your Fish Heads and Flowers!

All submissions to the Express Fish Heads and Flowers section will be considered provided that no one is identified in the text or signature, all signatures are anonymous, and the submission is both concise and written in good taste.

We reserve the right to withhold publication of submissions if these standards are not satisfied. To submit your gift of Fish Heads or Flowers, you may send email to express@expressnews.bc.ca, drop off or mail to 554 Ward Street, Nelson, B.C., V1L 1S9, or fax to (250) 352-5075. We will not accept submissions over the telephone. The Express cannot guarantee that your submission will be printed due to space limitation.

ADVERTISING: Colli Christante & Kim Statler ADMINISTRATION: Marina Kiborn PRODUCTION: Laura Duncan DISTRIBUTION: Gene Schmunk ISSN 1196-7471

The Express Newspaper is owned by Kootenay Express Communication Corp.

Publications Mail Agreement #0654353. Paid at Nelson, B.C

September 17, 2008 EXPRESS Page 5

Dear editor, I am feeling perplexed and frustrated: Kutenai Landing will not go through with the alternative approval process (AAP). When the AAP was announced I thought that our City council finally had the fortitude to put the project before

the people.

So now we have a mayor who sees the non-binding referendum as something that council has a right to overturn if they wish.

Our mayor has dug in his heels because he feels his voice and past decision are the right course no matter what the voice of

the populace says.

When the November municipal election comes you can be sure that I and many other voters will not be voting for any of the council members who turned over the AAP. Larry Kriese, Nelson

Angry over council’s decision on Kutenai Landing Dear editor, Yes, I’m angry!

And very disappointed after reading in the Express today that City council has backed down on their decision to involve public opinion in the decision making process regarding Kutenai Landing.

So many small towns in B.C. have travelled the road of fast, big develop-

The first day of autumn is Sept. 22, what does that mean to you?

ment that the residents later come to regret.

This proposed development will set new precedents for Nelson and I don’t mind taking more time in making such a big decision.

Jasmine Lysenko, Nelson

Issues to consider in this federal election Dear editor, Since this election is being called for no substantive reason, I want to try to frame the issues before the corporate news media once again decides for us.

First, if Prime Minister Stephen Harper wants to get tough with lawbreak-

Street Talk

ers, then he should stop being one and call off this election.

The second issue with the biggest short- and long-term implications for the direction of our peaceful society and for our international reputation and honour, the war in Afghanistan, must be

front and centre, or else we will find ourselves, like the U.S., instead of being a country with a military, being a military with a country and always at war.

Grant Clubine, Winlaw

It’s time to prepare for the ski season.

Graham Matthew, Nelson

Ten tips for a good letter to the editor 1. Keep it short. The more concise your letter, the more dynamic it will be.

2. Address one issue per letter. If you have more than one issue, write a separate letter.

3. Be opinionated. Avoid citing facts, but rather express your opinion regarding the facts.

4. Don’t get personal. Attack the issues, not the person.

5. State your premise in the first sentence. Make the subject of your letter known immediately.

6. We’re unique. The Express gives priority to letters written especially for the Express.

7. Have a “second set of eyes” review your letter before submitting. This will help ensure your idea is being conveyed.

8. Handwritten is okay; typed is better; e-mailed is preferred.

9. If you see a problem, suggest a solution.

10. The purpose of a letter to the editor is to provoke discussion within the community.

Ski season is just around the corner. I love the colours and the smells and the changing of the season.

There’s also fantastic hiking.

Andy Cowan, Nelson

We try to print letters as soon as we receive them; however, due to the number of letters received on occasion, we are unable to print them all at once. They may be printed at a later date. We reserve the right to edit any letter to the editor. We are not required to print all letters received. Opinions in the Express are not necessarily those of the Publisher or the Express advertisers.

Letters to the editor We encourage our readers to write to us. Please address letters meant for publication to the editor.

We do not accept open letters.

Letters must be short (200 words maximum) and to the point.

We reserve the right to edit letters, and the decision to publish or not to publish is completely at the discretion of the editor and publisher.

Commentaries can be longer (500

words maximum) and are more indepth than letters.

If you wish to write a commentary, please first contact the editor.

All letters and commentaries must be signed and include your name, address and phone number.

We will not print “name withheld” letters. Opinions in the Express are not necessarily those of the publisher or the Express advertisers.

PHONE (250) 354-3910 FAX 352-5075 EMERGENCY CELL 354-9001 express@expressnews.bc.ca 554 Ward St. Nelson, B.C. V1L 1S9 PUBLISHER Nelson Becker

EDITOR Chris Shepherd

There’s a certain calmness that lets you focus on your life instead of being on vacation. For me, it’s when a ‘year’ starts again.

Alexander Stone, Nelson

Page 6 EXPRESS

September 17, 2008

www.expressnews.ca

express@expressnews.bc.ca

News

Cultivating new (old) ideas Kootenay Harvest Revival brings back the idea of locally grown food and celebrates the region’s potential

by Chris Shepherd Friday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, tickets are $6 at Otter Books and All Seasons Café and $7 at the Capitol; Sunday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m. at the All Seasons Café, tickets are $40 It used to be the Kootenays provided all the food needs for the people living within its boundaries and a twoday event is meant to remind people of that and show how it can happen again.

The Kootenay Harvest Revival is meant to celebrate locally produced food: its history, its cur-

rent state and its future potential, says Matt Lowe, one of the organizers of the two-day event.

“The reason we did this in the first place is we wanted to address a lot of problems in our world,” he says.

Climate change, peak oil, food security and the loss of small farms are all wrapped up in the revival.

Lowe hopes people who attend Friday’s storytelling and/or enjoy Sunday’s brunch will be inspired to get involved, whether it’s growing their own vegetables or joining something like the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project.

Friday night will be an eye-opener, Lowe says.

A series of speakers and story tellers – including actor Richard Rowberry, Deconstructing Dinner’s Jon Steinman, and local farmers and First Nations representatives – will explore the history of food production in the Kootenays.

The First Nations and

MATT LOWE

Keith Huscroft, left, fourth generation farmer in the Creston Valley, Russell Precious and Andre Piver, one of the key organizers of the future of food event. look over one of the fields Huscroft grew for the Community Supported Agriculture project.

early pioneers produced all their own food and Nelson itself used to have orchards and huge gardens, Lowe says.

On Sunday, people will be treated to locally created food including grain from the first crop from

the CSA. The CSA started last year in the Creston Valley.

How it works is people buy shares in crops over in the Creston Valley.

With their income guaranteed, farmers are not susceptible to the dangers

of a bad harvest. The risk is instead shared over all the shareholders.

This year several farms grew oats, spelt and several types of wheat, all organically.

Shareholders then get roughly 100 pounds of

grain.

Locally produced food isn’t really new, Lowe says, but people have to learn about it all over again.

“We’re picking up where we left off decades ago.

Briefly Nelson firefighters raffle vacation prizes for muscular dystrophy

�����������������������������������������

���������������� ��������������� ��������������������������� ������������������������� ����������

������� ������� ������� ����������������� ����������������������� ����������������������

������������������������� ��������������������� �������������

������������ ��������������������������� ����������������������������������������

Nelson firefighters are selling tickets for the Nelson Vacation Getaway Raffle.

There are four $5,000 travel vouchers available as prizes.

Tickets can be purchased from any of the Nelson firefighters, Nelson Fire Hall, BCAA, Glacier Travel, Stuart’s News or by calling (250) 352-3103. There are 2,500 tickets printed for this raffle and tickets are $20 each. The draw date is Friday, Dec. 19.

Proceeds from the raffle will go to Muscular Dystrophy Canada to improve the quality of life for thousands of British Columbians living with neuromuscular disorders by purchasing mobility equipment, providing support services, and funding research for treatments and a cure.

Since 1954, Canadian firefighters have helped Muscular Dystrophy Canada fight the battle against muscular dystrophy – a group of over 100 types of neuromuscular disorders characterized by the wasting and progressive weakness of muscles. Some are life-threatening and, presently, there is no cure.

on the item by simply entering their name on the bid sheet.

The auction started on Monday and wraps up on Saturday, Sept. 27.

The moneys goes to the Grans of Africa who are raising the children whose parents have died of AIDS. Grans to Grans of Nelson give all the funds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

Visit www.stephenlewisfoundation to learn more.

School District 8 election information

Thursday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Senior’s Centre, located at 717 Vernon St. (next to the Civic Theatre) This is an evening of information sharing and discussion, regarding School District 8 trustee elections.

The evening is open to the public, and will be hosted by members of the Nelson District Teachers Association.

The association says those of who are interested in the public school system have a responsibility to ponder the role of a public Board of Education trustee, and to encourage individuals with experience and/or aptitude to put their names forward.

Nominations to run for a seat on the school board will be accepted between Tuesday, Sept. 30 and Grans to Grans Friday, Oct. 10, 4 p.m. Prospective silent auction candidates may pick up nominaMonday, Sept. 15 to Saturday, Sept. 27 tion packages at the School Board The Grans to Grans of ���������������� Nelson Office, 570 Johnstone Road, invites people to visit the������������������ local Nelson.

The Board of Education for entrepreneurs and businesses who ��������������� are helping them with their latest School District #8 is responsible for ������������� fundraiser. It’s a silent auction with the education of nearly 5,000 chila difference. Watch for the poster dren and controls over $50,000,000 in the window of participants.

The of taxpayer’s money. ������������������� Nine trustees will be elected on various businesses are donating an ���������������������������� item or service. People go in and bid Saturday, Nov. 15.

�������������������

Hospice society AGM

Monday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Broader Horizons, 905 Gordon Rd., rear door entrance The Nelson and District Hospice Society invites the public to help celebrate and support the work of the society, offering free services in Nelson, Kaslo and on the East Shore of Kootenay Lake to the terminally ill, the dying and the bereaved.

An annual report will be shared including and the executive director and board president will present a combined report.

The meeting is open to the public although only members of the society may vote.

Directors will be elected.

A $10 annual membership entitles people to receive quarterly newsletters and notices regarding special events will be available.

For more information contact Stevi Urben, executive director, at (250) 352-2337, nelsonhospice@netidea. com or visit www.nelsonhospice. org.

Registration for skating classes

Saturday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex concourse Nelson Figure Skating Club’s coaches, Rachel Stewart and Yoshie Measures, are running classes this fall.

Helmets are mandatory for these classes for children age four and up.

Students can take classes on Mondays, Wednesdays or both days from October to the middle of December.

Classes cost between $115 to $200.

www.expressnews.ca

express@expressnews.bc.ca

News

September 17, 2008 EXPRESS Page 7

Learn about living wills at free workshop Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake St. Living wills and power of attorney are tools that many seniors are aware of, even if they don’t fully understand their function.

A living will gives health care professionals information regarding the level of intervention treatment to use in the event of a terminal injury or illness. Power of attorney gives another person the right to make some decisions in the event that you lose the ability to make your own decisions.

But what happens when you can’t make your own decisions and you have no person with the legal right to decide for you?

For B.C. residents who are 19-years or older, no-one can automatically assume control of your affairs.

Seniors’ Saga

George Millar

According to the nonprofit Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry, “in British Columbia, a representation agreement is the only way to appoint someone to make health and personal decisions on your behalf if you become incapable.”

Nidus staff will give a free public presentation for Nelson area resi-

dents at the Community First Health Co-op from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

The presentation Don’t Wait For a Crisis – Plan Now is intended to help people to “understand how to make a legal plan and avoid the need for government involvement in your personal and private affairs,” according to their literature.

Seniors in particular should have this information to be able to make informed decisions about questions like: Can you appoint more than one representative? Does the representative have to live locally? Do you have to appoint family members? How does a representative make decisions? Can wishes about treatment be included in the agreement? These and other questions will be answered during the presentation.

This column intends to publicize agencies that support seniors’ activities, the lifestyle of interesting seniors, and topics of interest to seniors and those who care about seniors. As well, we – the column and I – will express opinion related to the things, both naughty and nice, that governments and their agencies do to and for seniors.

Those opinions will be mine, and not necessarily those of the Express.

Construction delays for Hwy. 3A on the East Shore There will be 20-minute delays along Highway 3A on the East Shore of Kootenay Lake this fall.

The province announced $3.3 million to improve the highway from Kootenay Bay to Birch Road past Crawford Bay. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Kevin Falcon announced the improvements on Friday, Sept. 12 “The widening of paved shoulders and addition of paint markings on the highway will also make the ride safer and more enjoyable for cyclists,”

Falcon said.

The project will pave 14.5 km of Highway 3A from the Kootenay Bay ferry landing through Crawford Bay to Birch Road. The contract was awarded to Dawson Construction Ltd of Kamloops. The contractor will start work mid-September with an expected completion date of Friday, Oct. 31.

The ministry will also use the paving of Highway 3A as part of a trial project for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in its paving operations.

This ministry will make use of a warm asphalt mix for 25 per cent of the project’s paving. The trial will compare the production of greenhouse gases in warm mix asphalt versus the conventional hot mix asphalt and evaluate its potential to reduce emissions in future paving projects.

Highway users can expect up to 20-minute delays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists can check www.drivebc.ca for the most up-to-date information on provincial highways.

– submitted

Nelson youth get provincial leadership opportunity Nelson’s Tyler Wright and Tia Wright have been invited to join Altitude Youth Experience, a program that provides opportunities for youth to gain leadership skills and make a difference in their community. Altitude Youth Experience is part of Spirit of BC, a province-wide initiative.

“Altitude Youth Experience is entering its second year, and we are really excited about the new group of talented, enthusiastic youth who will be taking part,” said Bruce Dewar, CEO for 2010 Legacies Now. “These students will be learning about leadership and commitment as they work with their local Spirit of BC committee to help shape their community’s future.”

Tyler and Tia, Grade 10 students at Trafalgar Secondary School, join 70

others from around the province who have been accepted into the Altitude Youth Experience program for 200809. Participants will attend a leadership retreat at Camp Summit in Squamish Friday, Oct. 3 to Sunday, Oct. 5, and will become members of their local Spirit of BC community committee.

Altitude Youth Experience is linked with Spirit of BC, a province-wide program managed by 2010 Legacies Now that promotes community innovation, pride and excellence, and involves British Columbians in the opportunities arising from the 2010 Winter Games.

For more information, please visit www.2010LegaciesNow.com or www.

SpiritofBC.com.

– submitted

SUBMITTED

Wildsight provided this photo of Kootenay residents blockading Farnham Creek Forest Service Road this summer.

Catching up with Jumbo

It’s been awhile since the been gouged across several proposed Jumbo Glacier creeks.

Eco Centric Resort (JGR) has been As a result of the blockK. Linda Kivi in the news. I get asked ade, which was staffed “What’s up with Jumbo?” by an array of East and frequently on the streets of surprise. Construction? West Kootenay residents Nelson. To date, the resort Yes indeed, even before (most of whom were new proposal is still making its the blockade could be set to blockading), the road way through government up, heavy equipment had building equipment was bureaucracy. The master roughed out a road to the removed a few days later. It plan agreement has not yet base of West Farnham also became apparent that been signed and JGR has Glacier. The intention by someone in government no reached agreements with the proponent was to put in bureaucracy had given JGR First Nations. Also, the pro- place the ski lift they have the go ahead. ponents still must apply to proposed for the glacier in JGR representatives the Regional District of the their Master Plan. Farnham have tried to paint the East Kootenay to rezone Glacier is on the backside incursion as a Santa-esque Jumbo Valley. of some of the mountains gesture toward young athTo hear that a blockade that face the Jumbo Valley. letes. But really, who wants was going up on Farnham When I checked out the site to ski a gently sloped 200 m Creek Forest Service Road of the proposed lift, the hard run among rockfall debris? to prevent the beginning and crevassed glacier was If people would like more of construction by Jumbo covered in rockfall from a information, they can visit Glacier Resort came as a peak above. The road had www.jumbowild.com.

K. Linda Kivi is an author, publisher and member of the Keep Jumbo Wild coalition and the West Kootenay EcoSociety. For more information contact the EcoSociety at eco@kics.bc.ca or 354-1909. EcoCentric is an opinion column written by members of the West Kootenay EcoSociety

Page 8 EXPRESS

������������� www.expressnews.ca

September 17, 2008

2008

express@expressnews.bc.ca

����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �����������������������������������������������������

Annual

FREE

Lakeside Park

�������������������7:30 p.m. September 21 Chris Takala

The Five Stages of Death

Hailing from Nelson BC, Chris has posted over 50 videos up on You Tube and is still going strong. Chris loves pickles, which served as the main inspiration behind this digital film.

A boy finds himself stuck in quicksand staring death in the face in this fast paced tragic-comedy about the five stages of death.

Reece Walsh

Reid Wigen

Reece brings a great enthusiasm to his role in this short digital film and to the art of filmmaking. He lives in Nelson and has a knack for storytelling and making people laugh.

Reid lives in Castlegar, BC and plays competitive lacrosse alongside his latest activity of making movies.

He acted and helped to write and direct this short digital film.

The End of Time

Bike

Merging lucid whitewater paddling visuals with ambient inspirations, The End of Time wets up as an imaginative slice of visual art while maintaining a true sense of entertainment. The End of Time also serves as a plug for the 2008 Endangered Creeks Expedition, a yearlong mission documenting regional creeks being threatened by Independent Power Projects (IPP’s.)

Meet Ben Thibault, a young mountain bike rider, looking to get sponsored. Through an interview and on location footage of him biking on the trail we get to know why he loves the sport and what his future may hold.

Ben Thibault Ben loves mountain biking in his hometown of Nelson, BC and had always wanted to make a movie. This past summer, he combined the two interests as he directed and starred in this action packed video.

Carl Jacks Castlegar based, Carl claims his “professional hobbyist” interest in short film production was garnered after numerous multi-media project collaborations over the part 15 years. Fueled by a passionate interest in whitewater paddling, Carl has found this element to the most inspiring subject of his work to date.

Gryphon Strother From Nelson BC, Gryphon brought his technical knowhow and steady hand to the much of the camera work in this video as well as created an original soundtrack for the credits.

Edible Landscapes

Pickle Boys

Edible Landscapes profiles urban gardeners and local farmers in the West Kootenay region. The trailer is intended to generate interest and funding to complete the project. The documentary is intended for an audience that is interested in gardening and sustainable living.

Fresh out of school for the summer, three boys go on an adventure of a lifetime fueled by magic pickles that have the power to transport them to exotic places around the planet. Along the way, they must find the evil robber who has taken their jar of pickles and return home with them safely in hand.

Katherine Pettit

Anders Graham

Katherine started making documentaries while in art school where she made her first film that explored her position as a photographer in Africa. She completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, BC. Then, she pursued three

Anders has spent most of his youth in Sri Lanka and has returned to Nelson, BC this last year. He enjoys talking politics and playing soccer and was a key part of the collaboration behind this short digital film.

FILM Festival

FREE

degrees at the University of British Columbia: Diploma in Film Production, Master of Arts in Film Studies and Master of Arts in Film Production. She recently produced the documentary Sand For Now, shot in Europe and Canada. The documentary profiles sand carving artists from around the world and is currently airing on Bravo! Canada and ABC Australia.

Heaven’s Kitchen Heaven’s Kitchen, starring Chef Hamsey, cleverly spoofs the popular reality TV show. Follow two competing teams in the kitchen as they cook up grilled cheese and macaroni and cheese for a guest food critic and see which team prevails through the heat and steam.

Saige Andreychuck Saige spends her summers in Nelson BC, where she has learned to make videos and movies. She plays ice hockey in the winter. She was the co-writer, codirector, and lead editor of this original show.

Antonia Sullivan Antonia, from Nelson BC, has a flair for cooking and creative pursuits. She brings her big smile and enthusiasm to this piece as the co-writer, co-director as well as acting as a chef-in-training.

Silence Two strangers cross paths during a street festival.

They notice each other’s suffering and exchange the one thing that they have to alleviate their discomfort, then continue their separate ways. A poetic film, the characters employ the Japanese ‘Bhuto’ style of performance, moving very slowly, creating a dreamlike sensation of a timeless place.

Gary Ramsbottom and Peter Schramm Gary and Peter are local filmmakers who have worked on everything from community shorts to features. Gary is also a script writer and Peter, a cameraman and technician. Silence is a 100% made in the Kootenays film set in Nelson with choreography by Thomas Loh and music by Adham Shaikh.

7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 28 City Wide Tag

Drinnon Sternloff and Chris Takala

A fast paced action video follows a group of teenagers who find a cure for their summer boredom. As they try to tag each other within the city limits the players find themselves sidetracked, but the game never ends.

This fun action packed comedy is one of many of Chris and Drinnon’s short video productions. They collaborated on the writing, directing, acting and editing of this piece.

Pace Anderson

This documentary was filmed over a week at the Art Institute of Burnaby. It chronicles the ups and downs of an independent musician Mike Clark as he records his second album.

Pace conceived of this concept and worked with a crew as the Director to bring his idea to life this past summer.

He used several locations throughout the city of Nelson BC, where he calls home.

Howser in Peril The documented efforts of a concerned local citizen exploring the endangered Howser Creek Valley located in the Purcell Mountain Range north of Kaslo. The idea of losing this region to an Independent Power Project is closer to becoming a reality as the call for power begins to harvest environmental destruction province wide.

Carl Jacks Castlegar based, Carl claims his “professional hobbyist” interest in short film production was garnered after numerous multi-media project collaborations over the part 15 years. Fueled by a passionate interest in whitewater paddling, Carl has found this element to the most inspiring subject of his work to date.

10,000 or None Immediately after two friends scratch their winning lotto ticket, it drops into the wrong hands and they have to go on a chase to get it back so that they can buy their ultimate prize with the money.

Mike Clark

Aaron May

Triathlon for Kids This inspirational documentary follows Steve Archdekin, a man bound and determined to create positive change in the world. Steve pushes through numerous physical challenges as he sets out to complete the epic achievement of completing triathlons across several continents in order to fundraise for kids who need it most.

Shane Ainsworth

Aaron has been making films since about the age of eight. He has made as many as he can and makes them as often as he can. Film is his passion as he works in the Summer Youth Digital Film Camp and currently attends Simon Fraser University in the Film Production program.

He grew up in Nelson, BC.

Shane works out of Nelson, BC on a variety of projects from web design to video production. He attended Selkirk College’s multi-media program a few years ago.

He is working on a longer version of this documentary to help Steve and his cause for raising money for kids across the world.

The Hat

Untitled

This short film uses classic silent film conventions to tell the story of a performer who loses his lucky hat in the middle of the show.

This is a short story of why Nancy and Mary left sunny Los Angeles, California in the U.S. of A., became Canadian immigrants and moved to Nelson, where they are planning to live happily ever after.

Michaela Thompson Michaela lives in Sparwood, BC and conceived of this original and classic short film. She directed and collaborated on the editing of this piece this past summer.

Taavie Wickman Taavie co-created the concept of this film and starred in the production as the performer. He lives in Nelson, BC and enjoyed making this film this past summer.

Nancy Rosenblum Nancy has been a professional video editor and producer for over 20 years. She has always thought of editing as an art form; visual story telling at its most exciting point, the edit room. She has won ten Emmy’s for her editing work and has worked in many films and television genres from news, to game shows, documentaries, narrative and reality TV.

All films are by regional filmmakers and are locally produced.

The filmmakers will be present to introduce their films. Great family fun! Bring chairs and blankets!

Meet in front of the Rose Garden concession stand.

www.expressnews.ca

express@expressnews.bc.ca

September 17, 2008 EXPRESS Page 9

News

CHRIS SHEPHERD

Dusty paths:

by Chris Shepherd

CHRIS SHEPHERD

Starting counter-clockwise from the top right, Michelle Griffiths leads the pack in the women’s race, not leaving Sage Laboucan much see, top left photo. Directly above, Aaron Whitley leads Garett Buehler and Kurt Sorge in a tight race down Blewett Ski Hill. Below, Ronnie Haws – with a root bear strapped to his back – clears one of the tables on the hill.

While it was a brilliant clear sky that shone down on the Fat Tire Festival, the dust thrown up by the racers as they tore down Blewett Ski Hill at times blotted out the sun, at least for the racer in second place.

The festival, started to celebrate biking in the mountains and memorialise Cam Alexander, a cyclist who died 12 years while riding, drew racers from little kids to adults.

They raced in cross-country races and downhill

events over the weekend.

In the 40 kilometre men’s race, Warren Ellis took first, followed by Ron Ellis and Paul Green.

Allison Cretney was the only woman to race the 40 km race.

Kristi Crowe won the 20 km women’s race, beating Amy Sousa, second, and Linda Jamison, third.

In the 20 km men’s race, Richard Haverkamp won gold ahead of Ben Eaton and Ben Hall.

Ben Hall won the 20 km teens event, ahead of Gabe Carpendale and Branden Langille.

CHRIS SHEPHERD

Riders keep sharp on dry downhill track

Josh Hall won the 40 km teens race, ahead of Elijah Hills and Thomas Yowek.

In Sunday’s downhill races, Jake Sherbinin won the kids event ahead of Sam Kuch and Kiefe Lawrence.

Alex Volokhov won the teens downhill ahead of Elijah Hills and Quin

Hanley.

In the big kids downhill (18 plus), Sean Marechel, won, beating Ronnie Haws and Mitchell Scott.

Michelle Griffiths won the women’s downhill race ahead of Sage Laboucan and Cait Cormie.

See next week’s Express for more results.

The strings….

• One free ad per phone number, per week. If additional ads are submitted without payment, we will choose one ad to run.

• Only the first 15 words are free. Additional words may be purchased for $.25/word. Single letter words don’t count and dates are considered one word. Ads over 15 words submitted without payment will be edited to fit at our discretion.

• Free ads are for private individuals only. Ads for businesses, groups, and associations (yes, even non-profit groups) are subject to fees. Ads for individuals soliciting regular earned income for work or featuring a commercial web site address are also subject to fees. Individual home owners offering a single rental are eligible for the free ad.

• Free ads must be placed online at our web site. If you do not have access to the Internet, a computer for placing your ad is available in our office at 554 Ward St. in Nelson.

• Handwritten or phoned-in ads will be charged. If you consider yourself “technically challenged,” please discuss the matter with our staff and we may be able to waive the fee for handwritten ads.

• Free ads are run a maximum of two weeks. Please feel free to re-submit your ad every two weeks.

• Deadline: We must receive your ad before noon on Thursdays to be included in the following Wednesday’s issue of the EXPRESS. • We reserve the right to re-categorize your item if we feel it best suited in another area. We can refuse to run the item if deemed inappropriate.

• Any errors must be caught the first time they appear. We are only responsible for the cost of the ad to run one issue.

• Price for businesses and associations or for additional ads: $5 for the first 15 words, $0.25 each additional word. Bargain discount for multiple insertion of your classified ad. [13 weeks, prepay = 20% discount] Call 354-3910.

• We accept Visa or Mastercard online. You may also come into the office to pay by cheque or in cash. Payment must be received prior to processing your ad.

CHRIS SHEPHERD

www.expressnews.ca

Page 10 EXPRESS

September 17, 2008

www.expressnews.ca

express@expressnews.bc.ca

Arts & Entertainment ��������������������������������������������

������������������ ����������������

������ � � � � � �

�� ����� �� ����� �� ������ �� ����� �� ����� �� ����� �� �����

�� �� �� �� �� �� ��

��������� �������� ��������� ������������������������������� ���������� ������������������������� ����������� �������������������������������� ����������� ������������������������ ����������� ������������������������������������� � ������������������������������������������

����������������������� ��������� ����������� ��������� ������������������������������� ��������� ����

������������������������� ��������������������������������������������

The Bug and Warrior Queen

Friday, Sept. 19 at the Spiritbar The Bug (aka Kevin Martin) is fresh off his massive new release, London Zoo, bringing bashment, dub, dance hall and all things grimy for his first showcase of the album in Nelson alongside the mighty Warrior Queen (from Jamaica) on the mic. (www.myspace. com/thebuguk) Locally, music fans may ��������������� ����������������������������������������������������������������� have heard Skeng, Poison ������������������ Dart, Fuckaz and Jah War ��������������� ����������������������� among other songs.

In 2007, The Bug’s dub������������� plate with Warrior Queen �������������������� entitled Poison Dart ������������������������ ������ began to spread through����������������������������������� out dubstep clubs and was picked up for release �������������������������������������

by Ninja Tune. In 2008 The Bug released London Zoo on Ninja Tune.

Tickets available at the �������������������� Hume Hotel. ����������

������������������������

�������

��������������������������������� Carol Allan, left, and Victoria Vaseleniuck hold this year’s selections for the Kootenay Book Weekend. �����������������������������������

CHRIS SHEPHERD

����

Book worms rejoice!

Kootenay Book Weekend brings book lovers and authors together to talk books

by Chris Shepherd

Friday, Sept. 19 to Sunday, Sept. 21 and a public author’s talk on Sunday, 11 a.m. at the Best Western Baker Street Inn, 153 Baker St. Tickets are $10 Now in its fifth year, the Kootenay Book Weekend has grown into its own.

The event was inspired by the Banff Book Weekend, says Victoria Vaseleniuck, one of the event organizers.

A small group of local residents approached the Banff organizers and asked what ideas they could borrow for a Nelson event.

“They said you can take everything, just

Garaj Mahal Sunday, Sept. 21 at the Spiritbar Jazz fusion funk heavyweights Garaj Mahal return to Nelson for a

not the date.”

Organizers took much of the same features from the Banff weekend but have made it “Kootenay.”

Carol Allan, another organizer, says the key to the Nelson event are the small groups that discuss the books. Having read the books is a prerequisite to joining the discussions.

This year’s weekend features four books: Broken Ground by Jack Hodgins, To All Appearances A Lady by Marilyn Bowering, Divisadero by Michael Ondaatje and The Rug Merchant by Meg Mullins.

Hodgins is the featured author who will attend the weekend and talk about his

show with coastal guitarist Papa Josh.

Garaj Mahal have sold out the former Fluid Lounge and the former Taffy Jack’s in previous visits and play Spiritbar

on this trip looking to show why they won last years Independent Music Awards Best Album of the Year award.

Bassist Kai Eckardtd had toured with John

book on Sunday.

Allan says Hodgins’s book was a real eye opener. The novel is about the First World War and the lives of the veterans who were given land after the conflict.

“Broken ground is their war experience and the land they have to work,” Allan says. “I learned a lot about B.C. history.

He makes it come alive.”

Participants at this year’s weekend will also pick out three of the books for next year’s event.

The selections will be announced in the spring.

For more information go to www.kootenaybookweekend.ca.

McLaughlin after the Mahavishnu Orchestra days and all four of the players have pedigrees too long for print.

Tickets are on sale at Eddy Music and may be

Prefabricated & Panelized Building Kits

available for $25 at the door.

Papa Josh, Fareed Haque of Garaj Mahal’s Jazz Master’s Guitar graduate and teaching assistant will open the night.

Digitalis

Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Spiritbar Nelson’s live six-piece electrofunkatronica band is taking the stage for their second all-original show.

Inspired by the promise of a new sound and enabled by the technology to create it, this crew of local heroes are hitting their stride in this sonic playground.

A powerful combination of turntables, synth, vocals/MC, and live instrumentation, Digitalis mix it up right and keep the set pumping. $10 at the door.

Reinhart plays classical guitar at Touchstones

Thursday, Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon St. In the first of a series, the museum and art gallery is hosting Alan Reinhart playing classical guitar.

����������� ���������

����������������������������

QUALITY • SUSTAINABILITY • ELEGANCE www.mandalahomes.com • 250.352.5582

www.expressnews.ca

express@expressnews.bc.ca

September 17, 2008

EXPRESS Page 11

Arts & Entertainment ���������������������������������� R I V E R S , O C E A N S & M O U N TA I N S S H O P NELSON, BC

����������������������������

PURE MERINO

The Fourth Annual Sinixt Barter Fair

Friday, Sept. 19 to Sunday, Sept. 21 at the Sinixt Fairgrounds, 4120 Lower Passmore Rd. in Vallican, SUBMITTED Slocan Valley fun and play a one-off show This is the region’s Novillero largest barter fair with Monday, Sept. 22 at The Royal with new songs. It felt really good; the music was heada three-day live music on Baker ing in a new direction, relystage. Crafts, fall harNovillero formed in 1999 vest cornucopia, vendors, out of the ashes of Winnipeg ing less on spacy psychedelia and more on keyboard great foods – all things lounge pop darlings driven pop hooks while new and old.

Transonic, picking up Rod The music stage fea- Slaughter (Duotang), Dave retaining enough of their tures Adham Shaikh Berthiaume (Bulletproof mod influence to bridge with world-class ethnic Nothing), and Rusty Matyas the gap. They added Grant ����������������� ����������������������������������������������������������������� fusion beats. Also play- (The Waking Eyes) along Johnson when Rusty scaled ������������������ ing is Green Season with the way. This lineup released back his input to focus on ��������������� ����������������������� original and uplifting The Brindleford Follies on The Waking Eyes (who had blend of conscious hip Endearing Records, toured just signed a record deal ������������� hop funk, electro soul, moderately in support of its with Arnold Lanni’s new �������������������� fully designed to make release, and then ground to label Coalition Records). ������������������� The result is a cohesive ������ the audience move. a halt early in 2002. and unique sound in the ����������������������������������� Pure Blend and Heavy After nearly a year apart, independent Shtetle will grace the stage Rod, Sean, Dave and Rusty Canadian ��������������������������� music scene, with a live show with their local talent, got together to have some CHRIS SHEPHERD/FILE PHOTO that is not to be missed. along with many more. ing favourites off of their last album Mr. Feeley and the Touch Saturday will be a Sinking Ships.

Saturday, Sept. 20 at The Royal on Baker special program featur�������������������� Special guest performers will appear ing musicians Jesse the Morian, Ursula and Sabation at the markets Mr. Feeley and the Touch have been touring all summer long and are bringing as well. the Hall Street Market and Saturday, Jester, Ruby Love, the Wednesday, Sept. 17 at���������� Cover is $5 at the door. their one-of-a-kind sound back home.

Sinixt stick horse race Sept. 20 at the Cottonwood Falls Market ������� Visit www.mrfeeleyandthetouch.com and dance workshops The guys will be slingin’ some On Wednesday, Morian and Ursula take the stage. ��������������������������������� new material as well as perform- for more info. with Jennifyre of Trillium They’re a family musical duo with original song writing, ����������������������������������� Dance. strong vocals, awesome guitar and drum rhythms. These ���� This event is a chance two put out the most positive vibrations possible and have to dance, celebrate and a great sound from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sabation is on from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday. He or to join, check visit support the Sinixt Native The Cropdusters Vespers w w w. s t u d i o c a n t i l e n a . Indian Nation to assert is a market favourite with his rich vocals, great guitar, Latin Sunday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 19 at com, contact Jenny at their aboriginal rights and and covers tunes. Simon Varey plays harp from 12 p.m. to at St. Saviour’s Anglican The Royal on Baker tobi@studiocantilena.com preserve the ecological 2 p.m. Simon has a great presence on stage and her harp is Comprised of well- Church integrity of the region. very relaxing and wonderful. or call (250) 352-2338. known local musicians, Studio Cantilena, is the Cropdusters have offering Vespers at in been attracting a lot of Nelson.

LIMITED TIME ONLY attention over the past The chant group will year. Front man and lead sing Gregorian chants singer Dallas Wolbaum and English plainsong to states, texts from ancient wis“We’ve been having a dom literature. These lot of fun,” says front vespers are rooted in ������������������������������ man and lead singer the Benedictine tradiDallas Wolbaum. “It’s tion of 15 centuries. An the kind of music that important aspect of the appeals to a huge range Benedictine tradition of people, but it’s not however, is to adapt to safe either.” local, cultural, and tem����������������������������� The musical genre is poral circumstances with������������������������������������ best known as country, out losing the essence but don’t say that word of the tradition. Tobias ������������������������������� aloud at a show.

Jenny, director of the ���������������������������������� “We don’t want to be group, chose texts and ����������������������������������� pigeonholed as a coun- translations that reflect ������������������������������������� try act,” says Wolbaum. the sensitivities of our ����������������������������������� “Country music today is time, respecting gender mostly pop with a cow- equality and general �������������������������������������� boy hat on. The tunes inclusion of many faith ������������������ we play are distinctly traditions. old school honky-tonk, ������������������������������������ People can listen or blended with our own sing along. �������������������������������� elements of rhythm, The chanting will be ��������������� blues and funk.” accompanied with the These words are gentle ringing of Tibetan more than true from the singing bowls, which first set song “Folsom evoke both, the acoustics ������������������ Prison Blues,” down of medieval cathedrals, to the ”Devil went down and the sound-character������������������ to Georgia” featuring istics of the ancient tone ��������������� James Picton on a blaz- systems. With these ves������������� ing guitar/fiddle solo. pers, the singers of Studio ���������������������������������� Tickets are $10 at Cantilena wish to share 250-352-5224 the door and includes some moments of peace ������������ ������������������� emusic1@telus.net opening act Douglas the with the community. ������������������������ ���������������������������� Dobro Guy. For more information

������������������������

������� ����������

��������������������������

Page 12 EXPRESS

September 17, 2008

www.expressnews.ca

Arts & Entertainment Having grown up in Kenya and South Africa, Pixie’s exposure to Sangoma ways and her relationship with the landscape and people, has shaped her perception of ancestry and caretaking of ancestral spirits.

Jacobsen’s book launch

Miss Emily Brown

SUBMITTED

Friday, Sept. 19, 8 p.m. at Seams Local in Herridge Lane, between Ward and Josephine Streets Miss Emily Brown recently released an album, Part of You Pours Out of Me and is touring with James Lamb on their way to Montreal for the winter.

Lamb has also recently released an album, The Wicker Robot.

The two will have Brooke Riome as a special guest.

Admission is by donation.

Tanya Pixie show at Touchstones

Until Sunday, Nov. 9 at Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon St. Lines in Blood and Milk is an exhibition of new work by Slocan Valley-based artist Tanya Pixie Johnson.

Pixie’s paintings are a tracing of bloodlines, a personal unravelling of ancestry and “raison d’être.” They are a deep exploration of experiences, visions and teachings received while participating in traditional and medicine ceremonies of certain indigenous people of the Americas and

express@expressnews.bc.ca

South Africa.

A series of drawings will also be displayed that the artist calls “riverspines.” They explore reflection, the above and below relationship and the skin between the worlds.

These ideas are juxtaposed with notions of information travelling through the spine and along nerve passageways.

This work brings together years of searching.

From a look to Eastern ways, a yoga practice, a rich dream time, study of the mystics to an immersion in ceremonial practices held by entheogenic practitioners.

Sunday, Sept. 21, 1 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon St. Larry Jacobsen is launching his newest book, The Jewel of the Kootenays – The Emerald Mine at Touchstones.

Tucked away in the West Kootenay, the Emerald Mine operated between 1905 and 1973 and for the first time the history of this mine has been compiled in a book.

Personal accounts afford a rare glimpse into mining half a century ago and into the lives of people in this company town, which many remember fondly.

Jacobsen is uniquely qualified to write this book – he worked as a miner for 13 years including a summer at the Emerald.

The book is richly illustrated with hundreds of photographs, as well as diagrams, tables and maps, which all help to bring the mine and its people to life. Jacobsen will be at Touchstones with a power point presentation and ready to sign books.

The event will be by donation with the pro-

ceeds going to the author For more information, call the museums shop at (250) 352-8262.

Performance and workshop with storyteller Will Hornyak

Monday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 24, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Nelson Municipal Library Professional storyteller Will Hornyak comes to the library for a performance and workshop aimed to spark the audience’s imagination and hone its skills.

Hornyak performs The Legend of Swallowing Monster and Other Tales from the Edge of the World. Story-lovers of all ages are invited to hear this exceptional artist, with a suggested donation of $10.

On Wednesday, Hornyak’s workshop, The Storyteller’s Toolbox, is aimed at educators, entertainers, and communicators of all kinds.

Registration fee is $30, with registration through Selkirk College, (250) 352-6601.

From Russian fairy tales and Chinese fables to tall tales, Native American myths and beyond, Hornyak weaves a wide web of highly participatory, beautifully crafted stories.

A professional storyteller for 15 years, Hornyak teaches oral tradition and storytelling in business and communication studies at Portland State and Marylhurst Universities.

To find out more about the course or the storyteller, go to www.selkirkcollege.ca or www.willhornyak.com.

Labyrinth walk on International Peace Day

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! OCTOBER 7 • 7:00 p.m.

The Capitol Theatre

Tickets available: The Capitol Theatre Box office!

Box office Phone Number : 250.352.6363

FRED ROSENBERG

First Annual Blake Parker Memorial Road Show

Thursday, Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Blake Parker was a writer and performer that inspired many artists, dancers, writers, musicians and performers and left an incredible legacy of creative work. He was a prolific writer and continuously engaged in new creative projects.

The intention of the Memorial Road Show is to establish an annual Blake Parker night in the Kootenays as a legacy in the community. This will be an evening to celebrate creativity and improvisation in mixed media: spoken word, image, dance and music. The evening will celebrate not just Blake’s work, but also many of the people he has collaborated with, those he has inspired and other upcoming performance poets and improvisational multimedia artists.

Performers for the evening span many years of collaboration and include Lynn Lidstone, Jude Davison, Jude and Laura Landsberg, Paul Landsberg, Steven Parrish, Rob Johnston Thomas Cournoyer, Fred Rosenberg, Will Parker, Thomas Loh, Timothy Shay, Ken Dodds and Ruby Truly.

Sunday, Sept. 21, 3 p.m. at the Lakeside Rotary Park labyrinth (beside the tennis courts). Individuals from sacred sites such as Machu Picchu, Mount and families are invited to Shasta, and Sedona. All walk together in silence, the kingdoms of minerconnecting with the peace al, water, plant, animal, within. ��� ������������������������� human, and spirit are repOrganizers intend to � ���������������������� co-create sacred space to resented under the bricks focus on� peace,������������������ gratitude as a foundation for the and love within partici- labyrinth experience.

For more information ��� ��������������������� pants. call Dania at (250) 354Labyrinths are ancient 0413 or visit www.laby��� them ������������������ and walking is an active meditation to rinth.kics.bc.ca. access inner awareness ������ and a walker’s deeper International Peace connections to all of life.

They were laid in stone Day dances ����������������� on many cathedral floors, Sunday, Sept. 21, 3 p.m. to ������������������ including St. Paul’s in 5:30 p.m. at The Moving ��������������� Centre, 533A Baker St., Vancouver.

The ������������� Lakeside laby- upstairs rinth was created in the Established by the spring of 2004.

The motto United Nations in 1981, ������������������� of the labyrinth is “Enter Peace Day is devoted ���������������������������������� the Silence”.

Before the to commemorating and bricks were laid, mem- strengthening the ideals bers of the labyrinth of peace both within and group “seeded” the laby- among all nations and rinth’s centre with stones peoples.

��������������

The Nelson Dances of Universal Peace circle will honour Peace Day with a special afternoon of peace dances. These dances are a moving meditation practice involving simple movements and music shared in a circle. A dance leader, supported by musicians, teaches participants a chant and movements.

Soon, the circle is singing and moving together, deepening into the meditation. For many, the dances are a joyous way to share heartfelt connection with others and experience deep inner peace.

No experience or partner is required. The dances are easy to learn and are taught to the whole group each time. Bring non-marking indoor shoes and a water bottle.

Call (250) 825-0012 for more information.

www.expressnews.ca

express@expressnews.bc.ca

Events

Special Events

Ongoing Events Wednesdays

Sundays

HALL STREET LOCAL MARKET downtown Nelson.

Locally made, grown or baked. 9:30-3.

EcoSociety 354-1909.

NEED INEXPENSIVE BIRTH CONTROL? Nelson Planned Parenthood drop-in sexual health clinic. 333 Victoria St. 5:30-8 p.m.

DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING� TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon Meetings, noon at The Cellar.

717A Vernon St., Nelson.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS. Do you have a problem with food? Meet every Wednesday, 719 Vernon St., downstairs, 5:30 p.m. 1-800-611-5788.

THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Wednesday afternoons at Grounded, 1 p.m. All levels welcome. 505-5583.

WORSHIP SERVICES JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m., 560 Baker St, Suite #3, 825-4095.

QUAKER MEETING 723 Ward, upstairs, 9:45. 354-3859.

SUNDAY MORNING WORHSIP, Community Church, Passmore Hall, 10 a.m. All welcome.

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Slocan, 6:30 p.m.

UNITY CENTRE of the Kootenays, 905 Gordon Rd. Broader Horizons. Back door, 11 a.m.

SHAMBHALA CENTRE NYINTHUN: Join us for Sunday sitting meditation 9 a.m. to noon. There will be a break for refreshments mid-morning. You are welcome to come & go as you please. Everyone is welcome. 444 Baker St. 352-5560 www.nelsonbuddha.com WINLAW FARMERS MARKET. May 25th-October. Sundays 9:00 a.m-3:00 p.m. Spicer Center, Hwy 6, Winlaw Vendors wanted.

Kim 226-7862.

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP service, Nelson United Church, 10 a.m. 602 Silica St. All are welcome.

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP, Ascension Lutheran Church, 10:15 a.m., 1805 Silverking Rd. You are welcome. 352-2515 SUNDAY AFTERNOON WORSHIP 4pm, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 321 Silica St. 354-3308 CRIB TOURNAMENT at Finley’s Irish Pub every Sunday at 3 p.m ULTIMATE FRISBEE GAMES drop in at Lakeside soccer field, 3:30 p.m. Bring a light or dark shirt.

WINLAW FARMERS MARKET 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Spicier Center, Hwy 6 Winlaw. Vendors wanted. Kim 226-7862.

Thursdays ULTIMATE FRISBEE GAMES. Drop-in games at Lakeside soccer field. 6 p.m. Bring a light or dark shirt.

YUK YUKS COMEDY TOUR at Finley’s Irish Pub on the last Thursday of every month!

KOOTENAY LAKE FAMILY NETWORK offers singing group, 7-12 yrs. 5.45 p.m. Information: Lesley 825-0140 ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:00 p.m.

Located at 333 Victoria Street, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 BIBLE STUDY JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 6:30 p.m., 560 Baker St., Suite #3. Everyone welcome.

825-4095.

SIGNING CHOIR at 3:30 at NDYC, 608 Lake St. www.ndyc.com

Fridays DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon Meetings, 8 p.m. room 108 downstairs, 601 Front St. GENDER OUTLAWS, a support & social group for trans & gender variants. 354-5362.

Saturdays COTTONWOOD FALLS MARKET every Saturday. Produce, handmade gifts, great food, live music. 9:30-3. 354-1904.

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program.

Children, teen, adult classes.

352-6707.

THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Saturday afternoons at Grounded, 1:00. All levels welcome. 505-5583.

SOCIAL/BALLROOM DANCE Second Saturday of the month Brent Kennedy Elem. Gym 8 - 11 p.m. Singles Welcome! Teens Free! www.dancingbeat.org

Sundays ULTIMATE FRISBEE GAMES. Drop-in games at Lakeside Soccer Field. 3:30 p.m.

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program.

Children, teen, adult classes.

352-6707.

TIBETAN BUDDHIST MEDITATION 10-11:30 a.m. Open to everyone, beginners welcome. 6425 Sproule Creek Rd. Nelson. 352-2455.

AROUND TOWN Wednesday Sept 17

Saturday Sept 20

MORIAN AND URSULA on from 11-1pm. Great vocals, guitar, drum and good vibrations.at the Hall Street Market

DIGITALIS, electrofunkatronica at the Spiritbar. $10 at the door.

MR. FEELEY AND THE TOUCH, at The Royal on Baker. $5 at the door BC/DC, tribute band at The Ymir Hall. Tickets $20 at the door SABATION plays a set of latin and covers from 10 till noon. Simon Varey plays her lovely harp and entertains us till 2pm.at Cottonwood Falls Market.

Thurs. Sept 18 ALAN REINHARRT, classical guitar at Touchstones Nelson 6:30 p.m.

Friday Sept 19 SOUNDSERIOUS plays acoustic at the Cocoa-Nut Lounge 116 Vernon, Nelson. 7:00 pm.

MISS EMILY BROWN at Seams Local in Herridge Lane 8 p.m.

THE BUG AND WARRIOR QUEEN at the Spiritbar. Tickets available at the Hume Hotel THE CROPDUSTERS, country, at The Royal on Baker. $10 at the door

Sunday Sept 21

Saturday Sept 20

CHANT VESPERS, every 3rd Sunday of the month, 7pm.

St. Saviour’s, Ward and Silica.

Visit www.studiocanilena.com.

352-2338.

GARAJ MAHAL with opener Papa Josh. Jazz Fusion Funk. at the Spiritbar. Ticket $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

CHARLES ANTOINE on accordion & others T.B.A. at Ellison’s indoor Market & Cafe 523 Front St, 12-3.

NOVILLERO, at The Royal on Baker.

Monday Sept. 22

����������������������������� ������������������������������� ������������������������ ����������

Wednesday Sept 17

Sunday Sept 21

GIRL GUIDES of all ages Registration! Lakeside Park 5:30-7:30. $60 fee. Questions?

1-800-565-8111.

HEAR AUTHOR JACK HIGGENS talk about his novel “Broken Ground”. 11 a.m. at the Best Western. Admission $10 at door or at Otter Books. Sponsored by the Kootenay Book Weekend.

PEACE DAY CELEBRATION. An afternoon of Dances of Universal Peace 3-5:30 p.m., The Moving Center (533 Baker St., upstairs) By donation, everyone welcome.

Bring non-marking footwear and a water bottle. Information 250825-0012.

COMMUNITY LABYRINTH WALK on Autumn Equinox & International Peace Day, Lakeside Park. Join hearts walking in silence for world peace in inner & outer worlds. Fall Harvest donations accepted for food cupboard.

Thursday Sept 18 STORIES FOR GROWING Preschool stor ytime at the Nelson Municipal Library. 10:30 a.m. Preregister 352-6333 JAZZERCISE OPEN HOUSE. Free classes! Prizes! Refreshments!

5 - 6 p.m. See www.jazzercise. com for schedule or call Melody 250-505-3437.

Friday Sept 19 JAZZERCISE OPEN HOUSE. Free classes! Prizes! Refreshments!

9 - 10 a.m. See www.jazzercise. com for schedule or call Melody 250-505-3437.

Saturday Sept 20 JAZZERCISE OPEN HOUSE. Free classes! Prizes! Refreshments!

9 - 10 a.m. See www.jazzercise. com for schedule or call Melody 250-505-3437.

BODY-BASED PROGRAMS at Kootenay Shambala Meditation Centre. Experiential Workshop Introducing Tibetian Tantric Buddhist Qigong, the Feldenkrais Method and Kundalini Yoga. By donation to the centre, 3523319.

Sudoku Classic

These ads appear in approximately 100 community newspapers in B.C.and Yukon and reach more than 3 million readers. To place an ad call The Express at 354-3910

Difficulty Le

for 25 words $ 9.00 each additional word

Easy Sudoku 5

4

2

3

1

Mondays TEXAS HOLD-EM POKER, 6 p.m.

Pool Tourney, 7 p.m. Finley’s NELSON TABLE TENNIS CLUB. 5:30-7:30 at Blewett Elementary School when school is in session. 352-9547 or 352-5739 SHAMBHALA CENTRE OPEN HOUSE: 7:00 p.m.: meditation instruction and practice; 8:00 p.m.: talk and discussion; 9:00 p.m.: tea. All welcome.

444 Baker Street, 352-5560.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS open meeting. 7:00 p.m. Passmore Hall, 3656 Old Passmore Road.

9 4

8 5

5

6

3 9 4

4 9

6 2

7

7 9

4 5

2 3 7 8

Sudoku 4 3 7 Classic 6

Tuesdays

5

8 4 2

Difficulty Le

8

TO WIN : every row, column and 3 by 3 square must each contain the digits 1 to 9.

Moderate difficulty. Solution on page 17

ACUPUNCTURE forADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:00 p.m.

Located at 333 Victoria Street, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 NDYC HAS AN AMAZING PEER SUPPORT GROUP available every Tuesday evening. Check them out at these different locations: 4-5 p.m. @ 420 Mill St. for young womyn’s hour; 6-7:30 p.m. @ the Nelson and District Youth Centre for a casual drop-in for youth; and 8-9 p.m. on the radio, CJLY, 93.5fm in Nelson & 96.5 on the Kootenay Lake.

This is a call-in talk show for youth receive information and ask questions. THESE SERVICES ARE FREE FOR YOUTH!

Hard Sudoku 5 4

Answers to Kootenay Crossword

2

3

1

7

9 9 4 1 3 8 2 5

2

5 9

4

9 4

4 2 6 2 8

9 5 3 7 8 4 4

9 5 8 7 9

7

4 6 5 1

4 2 3 7

5 6 2 4 3 7 7 see puzzle on page 17

EXPRESS Page 13

September 17, 2008

����������������������������������������������

3 8 6 6 8 2

8 5 6 4 3

8 7 4 3

TO WIN : every row, column and 3 by 3 square must each contain the digits 1 to 9.

More challenging. Solution on page 17

Page 14 EXPRESS

September 17, 2008

www.expressnews.ca

express@expressnews.bc.ca

Think ahead to fight the winter-time blues In our fast paced world it is easy to think the natural world and the rhythm of the changing seasons do not affect us, but the fact is that many people in Canada suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a form of depression linked to the change of seasons and decline in daylight hours.

SAD is thought, in part, to be due to over production of the hormone melatonin. Melatonin regulates our sleep patterns and is produced by the pineal gland (a small pea sized gland in the brain).

The pineal gland is sensitive to natural light, releasing more melatonin when the body is exposed to less natural light in winter months, resulting in fatigue and an increased desire to sleep. Serotonin, a neurotransmitter needed by the pineal gland to make melatonin, also helps regulate our moods and energy levels. An imbalance of either of these substances can contribute to SAD. Symptoms of SAD include fatigue, depression, carbohydrate cravings, weight gain, and difficulty concentrating. Help for SAD can be found by relaxing beside a full spectrum light box for a cer-

Exploring Health

Sandra Mason

tain amount of time every morning which can relieve symptoms in 80 per cent of those affected.

Another important remedy is to get outside everyday. Unfortunately, if you suffer from SAD it can be difficult to find the motivation to exercise outside in the cold winter months. Morning or lunch time walks, cross country skiing, snowshoeing etc…. all improve metabolism, increase endorphin levels (chemical substances that relieve depression) and expose you to the light you need.

Proper nutrition – especially getting enough omega 3 fatty acids and Vitamin D - is also essential for optimal brain function. Acupuncture can also help bring balance to your body in the changing seasons by influencing the release of endorphins and serotonin in the body.

Sandra Mason is a registered acupuncturist in Nelson.

For questions or information she can be contacted at semason @netidea.com. The information used in the Exploring Health column is for education only. It is important to consult a health care provider about your specific health concerns.

Getting out and active this winter is a good way to beat seasonal affective disorder.

CHRIS SHEPHERD/FILE PHOTO

A DIRECTORY OF HEALTH & HEALING IN THE KOOTENAYS TO LIST YOUR SERVICE, CALL 354-3910

Acupuncture

Feldenkrais Method

Kate Butt, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine ......... 551-5283 Jen Cherewaty, RAC, Balance for Body & Soul ...... 354-1752 Sara Fujibayashi RAC, at Mountain Waters Spa .... 352-3280 Sandra Mason, RAC ....................................................551-0110 Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, 10 years experience.........352-0459 Marion Starr, Dr. TCM ............................................... 352-9890

Susan Grimble, Classes & Private Sessions . 1-888-366-4395 Judy Katz, GCFP, Private & Group Lessons ..............352-3319

Ayurveda

Herbalist

Michele P. Greco, Ayur. Practitioner, RMT, AAHE......352-5343

Art Therapy

Clearwater Art Therapy ............................................ 505-1100

Astrology

Sharon O’Shea, Astrological Readings .................... 352-2455

Body Piercing

Aura & Chakra Biofeedback/Bodywork, Homo Divinus ........505-5067

Bodywork

Thai, Jin Shin Do, dance, Qi Gong, Bliss. Marisa . 352-3312

Breathwork

Feldenkrais Method (continued)

Physical Problems & Nothing has worked. Experience Ease & Grace. Lessons are $40. Call Hilary .....................354-7616

Hair Care

Front St. Hair Studio, The Key to Beauty ............... 354-1202 Janice Poloway, Certified Iridologist, Herbalist ...... 551-4528

Homeopathy

Margo MacLaren DHom ............................................. 354-7072

Massage Services

A Touch Of Aloha, Lomi, Cranio, Struct’l, Sports ..............229-4424 Ginger Joy Rivest, Neuro Somatic Therapy ..............505-4284 Palliative Massage Course, July 4-11.......................1-800-611-5788 Power Essentials, True Aromatherapy & Massage...........505-4144 Rub It In, Mobile/Studio, Deep T., Neuro, Sports ...... 352-6804 Thai Massage, Mina Palmer, CTT at Shanti Yoga ...........352-7703 Galena-DeepT,Swedish,Lomi,structl Shalimar ...................354-4408 ������

Blanche Tanner, BP, Family Constellation ...............227-6877

Nutritionists

Chiropractic

Pharmacy

McKenzie Community Chiropractic ........................... 352-1322

Coaching

Richard Klein, Stress Reduction Coach .................... 352-3280

Tara Stark, RD, Nutrition Counselling......................505-9854 Remedy’s RX Custom Compound 737 Baker St. ..... 352-6928

Reiki

Karen Hornby, RN, BSN. 507 Baker St., #210 ........ 509-1850

Colonics

Shiatsu

Counselling & Consultation

Social Work

Hydrotherapy, Living Foods, Coaching ..................... 352-6419 Carmen Carter, MEd, RCC, Play & Art Therapy ........354-4485 Miriam M. Martineau, MA, Integral Counselling ..... 505-8170 Lee Reid, MA, RCC, Addictions & Trauma ............... 352-3870 Sally Shamai, MEd, RCC, EMDR and more.... 1-877-688-5565

Kimberly Davitsky, RST at Shalimar Spa ............... 354-4408 Val Amies, BSW, RSW, Counselor .............................505-8044

Spas

Mountain Waters Spa, 205 Victoria St............................352-3280 Shalimar Spa, located at the Prestige Inn ............. 354-4408

����������������� ������������������ ��������������� ������������� ������������������������ ���������������������������� �������������������

NATURAL, ORGANIC FOODS & PRODUCTS SINCE 1975 Open 8:00 - 7:00 Mon. to Sat. 295 Baker Street, Nelson 354-4077 www.kootenay.coop

www.expressnews.ca

express@expressnews.bc.ca

EXPRESS Page 15

September 17, 2008

THE HEALTH PAGES Briefly Sunwater creates website and adds offerings

Certified nonviolent communication (NVC) trainers Melody Greger and Eric Bowers of Sunwater expanded their offerings and are celebrating the launch of their new website www. sunwater.ca.

Sunwater is now offering more courses, personal sessions, mediation, and consulting.

Sunwater’s fall courses include Intro to NVC; NVC for Parents and Those Working with Children; NVC – Healing and Empowerment for Women; and NVC for Couples.

There will also be a Dynamic SelfGovernance practice group incorporating the practice of NVC. Along with Sunwater courses, Greger offers body-centred therapy

and compassionate communication coaching with focuses on compassionate relationships, purpose and vision, authentic creative expression and wholistic self-care.

Bowers offers communication and governance consulting for businesses and organizations as well as mediation and personal sessions in compassionate communication and emotional freedom technique.

Visit www.sunwater. ca for more information on Sunwater and their current offerings, or contact them at source@sunwater.ca or 250-354-4224.

Experiential workshop of bodybased programs

Saturday, Sept. 20, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Shambhala Centre, 444 Baker St. The Shambhala

Meditation Centre offers an experiential workshop of body-based programs.

Organizers say the shambhala path recognizes the importance of body based practices.

Tibetan tantric Buddhist qigong will be introduced by Shakti Ma who has trained intensively under Grand Master Shou Yu Liang.

Judy Katz will present the Feldenkrais method. She is a guild certified Feldenkrais practitioner who utilizes the Feldenkrais method to support the practice of meditation. Cathrine Leighland will introduce kundalini yoga.

Leighland is an internationally certified teacher who works in the spirit of self-discovery to foster ever-increasing presence in our daily lives.

Admission is by donation.

All three programs will run an eight-class

series from the centre beginning Monday, Sept.

22.

Movie screening: What Babies Want

Thursday, Sept. 25, 5:30 p.m. at the Prestige Inn Organizers of the Science Meets our Hearts conference a screening of the movie What Babies Want.

The film will highlight and discuss the consciousness of babies from conception through birth in the attempt to enlighten the audience about how profound this experience is for humans and the responsibility people hold to those beings coming into this world.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions the movie may raise to discussion panel of creator Sally Clark, local attachment therapist Myrna Martin as well as Dr. Gabor Mate,

HEALTH CALENDAR ���������������� �������� ���� ������ ����������

with moderator Debby Takikawa.

This movie would be appropriate for any professionals working with families, but organizers encourage pregnant women, new mothers and their partners to purchase a ticket at Annie’s Fashions, Kootenay Kids, Mountain Baby or Play It Again Kids.

Tickets are $5.

The event is sponsored by the B.C. Ministry of Children and Family Development, Selkirk College, Interior Health, Success By 6 among other groups.

Family and human systems constellations work

Saturday, Sept. 27 in Nelson or Saturday, Oct. 4 in Gray Creek Systemic constellation work is new in the field of psychotherapy.

This process can be used to untangle the many levels of subtle, hidden webs that operate within systems (individuals, families, groups, organizations, and com-

munities), say organizers. Constellation work is especially useful in helping to resolve difficult and intractable problems not accessible by other means.

Constellation work works on many issues including: unexplained sadness, grief, anger, shame, addictions, relationship failure, depression, chronic health problems and many others.

Organizers say that out of love, people unconsciously “reproduce” the life of one of their forgotten or suffering family members. We do not fully live our own lives, but in part, someone else’s, they suggest.

Developed by German author, psychoanalyst, poet and healer, Bert Hellinger, whom at age 82 is probably, Europe’s most innovative and provocative psychotherapist, and, a best-selling author. (www.hellinger. com) The cost is $100.

For more information call Blanche or Harreson Tanner at (250) 225-3567 or e-mail lifeshift@bluebell.ca.

���������

�������������������

������������������

���������������������������������������� �������������������������������������� ����������������������������������� ���������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������

������������������������������������� ����������������������������������� ���� ������ ��������� ������� ��������� ��������� ����� ����� ��� ���� �������������������������������������������������������������� �����������������

�������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������� �������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������ ��������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������ ��������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������

��������� ������������������ ��������������������������������������� �������������������������������������� ������������������������������������ ������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������� ������������������������ � ���������������������������������������������������������� �����������������������������������������������������������

A beginner friendly fitness program that strengthens muscles and increases bone density Mon/Wed 10:30 • Starts Sept. 22

�������

������������

������������������ ������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������

������� ������������������ ����������������������������������� ������������������������������������������ ���������������������������������� ������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������ �������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������ ��������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������

��������

������� ������������������ ���������������������������������������� ������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������ ��������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������

������������� ������������ ������������������������������������

������������������ ��������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������� ����������������������������������� ������������������������������������ ������������������� ����������������������������������� ������������������������������������������ ����������������������������������������������������� �����������������������������������

������������������������������������� ������������������������������

������

The City of Nelson has the following

full-time opportunities for qualified and MAKING COMPOST motivated staff to join their administrative team: WORKSHOP

Saturday Sept 27 • 12:30 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

- 2:30pm

������������������ the Director of Corporate

Reporting to Services, this position is responsible for a variety of complex, confidential, and administrative duties. We seek an ������������������������������������� experienced, professional person with relevant postsecondary education and a minimum of two years experience. Preference is given to those having worked in municipal government.

������������

HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR Reporting to and assisting the City Manager with all aspects of the Human Resources portfolio, the ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, CHRP designation, and three or more years’ experience in the field.

MANAGER OF OPERATIONS Reporting to the Director of Engineering and Operations, this position oversees the operation and maintenance of municipal infrastructure including roads; the water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage system; parks, open space, buildings, airport, and garage and transit. A key member of our management team, we seek a Certified Applied Science Technologist with three or more years’ relevant experience.

For a full description of these and other available ��������������� positions, please visit “Info Centre” at www.nelson.ca.

��������������� ����� ������������ �����������������The City��������������� of Nelson is committed to employment equity. ���� We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. ������������� ���������������� ���� �����������������������������������

��������������������

�����

Page 16 EXPRESS

September 17, 2008

www.expressnews.ca

express@expressnews.bc.ca

Classifieds

*Kootenay Reader ads only. Not applicable for businesses or associations Free classifieds not taken by phone. Must be submitted in person, mail, e-mail or fax.

Ads accepted for buying, selling, giving, renting, lost & found, etc. All ads must have a phone number. One ad per phone number per week First 15 words are FREE, each additional word 25¢ • Deadline: Thursday noon.

Forward your ad to: 554 Ward St., Nelson, BC V1L 1S9 • Fax: 250-352-5075 • www.expressnews.ca

Submit your FREE reader classified online www.expressnews.ca Deadline: Thursday noon!

Announcements

Welcome Forest Fletcher BokserWishlow

Announcements

Children

Furniture

Help Wanted

Misc. for Sale

“THE CHOICE TO HEAL, the Courage to Change” Harreson and Blanche Tanner are happy to offer a one day workshop on Family Constellation and Human Systems work in Nelson. Date: Saturday Sept.27th and Oct. 4th (Gray Creek Hall) East Shore Investment: $100.00 if preregistered with a $50.00 non refundable deposit by Sept.27th Location: 507 Baker St. Room 212, Nelson B.C. To register or for more information contact Blanche and Harreson Tanner at lifeshift@bluebell. ca Phone (250)227-6877

LOOKING FOR CHILDCARE for two children, Tuesday-Friday part-time.

References and experience required.

Nina 250-359-6803.

LITTLE TIKES Childrens’ red plastic wagon, seats two kids. Long handle, easy pulling, $50. 250-229-4415.

DOWN-FILLED baby Gap snow suit. (coat/snowpants). Brown/light pink, faux-fur trimmed hood. Size 3, $60OBO. 250-357-2811.

CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS willing to provide additional support after school. Experience with children with special needs. Very affordable rates. Call Adam or Aniko in Nelson 505-5076.

NEW TO AREA. Looking for part time nanny/child care for 17 month old girl.

250-825-0120.

WANTED: USED ERGO TYPE CARRIER, board books, wooden puzzles, creative baby toys Slava: 352 0047

1930S COUCH AND CHAIR. Fully refurbished in emerald green velvet.

Like new. $800 250-505-4750 ITALIAN BLACK LEATHER couch and love-seat. Unique design for upscale home. $1,000. 250-352-9135 SOFA & LOVESEAT $600 Sofa & Two Chairs $550 Antique Loveseat $400 Portapotti $75.

ENGLISH WALNUT COUNTRY drop-leaf table, c1800’s $200. Wine shelves 2x2x6’ $200. 352-6086 WANTED: Single Captain’s Bed in Good Condition. 353-2043.

SOFA & LOVESEAT $550, sofa & two chairs $450, antique loveseat $350, portapotti $75.

WANTED... A FUTON in good condition at a fair price. Call 505.7847.

4 PIECE RATTAN LIVING ROOM set, floral cushions, great condition. $350.00 for all. Phone:352-4628 ANTIQUE GLASS/WOOD DISPLAY case w/sliding mirror door in back.

Excellent condition. 600 obo.

LARGE GOLDEN-OAK, Belgian wardrobe. Carved detailing, 5 drawers, 5 doors. Photos available. $2100.00 Phone 250-365-8164.

JOIN CANADA’S MOST UNIQUE HOME PARTY COMPANY and earn great money, part-time or full-time.

No money collection or deliveries.

No experience needed. Visit www. realstylemadeeasy.com or call 1-866378-4331.

KENMORE WASHER & DRYER. White. Look new. Must go. $70 each obo. 359 6890.

FLATDECK UTILITY TRAILER; 10’x7’ deck, 2000 lbs. capacity, great shape, $350 obo. 250-354-8268.

MAYTAG WASHER $100, carpet various sizes, very clean class 1 trailer hitch $50, dovetail jig 825-4181 AUTOMATIC SATELLITE TV system for RV. Bel, Direct or Dish $1400.00 Will help install 250-352-0136 GARLIC, ORGANICALLY GROWN. Various types. $7/lb. Sunshine Bay Growers. 229-4364.

WHITE FRIGIDAIRE electric selfclean stove and high-end hood fan.

Used 2 years. $395 obo 352-3235.

HEAT & GLO gas/propane fireplace oak cabinet, thermostat, vent kit, fan demo. Like new. $800 OBO. 250227-9330.

BIODIESEL FOR SALE $1.30/Liter.

Highly refined, more power, better mileage. Limited supply. 250-226-6963.

GRAND FORKS FARMS, naturally grown fully ripened Gala apples 50¢ lb (45¢ lb/box); seedless concord grapes 1.50 lb (1.20 lb/box); squash 50¢ lb; sweet & hot peppers, tomatoes. Saturdays at the Cottonwoods Market, Nelson and the Castlegar Farmers Market, United Church parking lot. At the farm Sunday-Thursday mornings. Terry & Val Rilkoff 250442-3514 2 LADIES 15 SPEED Shimano Daser Triumph bikes. 26” wheel. Hardly used. $50 each. Helmets included.

250-352-7958 3000 W GENERATOR, 10 hrs, warranty and sale receipt. $350 Quick sale. 551 - 2367 COMMERCIAL CONVECTION OVEN - 4 Shelves, computerized, comes with Industrial Stand & cooling racks.

Must see! $3,000. 825-9536 YAKIMA ROOF RACKS for Sale $200 - Q Towers, Bars, and Locks.

Call 551-0301 FRIDGE LOOKING FOR NEW HOME; older model, but in very good condition. $75; 250-505-2190.

TUMBLING CLAY POTS floor fountain, new vinyl double pane window; fridge; $75 each; 250-505-2190.

NIKON D50 DIGITAL CAMERA; 18-55 lens. Nearly new. $350 250-354-9420 FOLDING TABLE SMOOTH TOP 4x8, $40. Carboys: 14 gal & 18 gal, $35. Kerosene heater & fuel, $40. Jet stream suitcase w/w new, large, $30.

Baby Piano bouncer new, $15. Phone 250-352-5933.

DUST COLLECTOR 1hp delta model 50-840c extra bags $125. 229-4301 CHEST FREEZER, older Viking 25 cu. ft.,excellent condition, $60 825-4111 COUCH & CHAIR $150. King-sized waterbed liner/bladder/heater $100.

New Mylex folding computer desk 47”x29”x28” $40. 250-608-0094.

WOOD SPLITTER NEW 6.5hp hydraulic $825. Universal gym with accossories $125. Delivered. 250226-7990.

ATTRACTIVE ARMCHAIR $150; canner, jars $25; Nikken double mattress pad $75; all excellent condition 352-7643.

WHEELCHAIR LIFT removed from handidart bus. Works fine. HydraulicHeavy Duty. $400. 355-2988 (Slocan) CARPET CLEANER for sale. Perfect working order, no leaks. Call 3544052, leave message, $25.

CASIO KEYBOARD $50.00. Bellyboat and fins $90.00. Kona Mountain Bike disc brakes $400.00. 352-6233.

Business Opportunities

B

orn Aug 11, 2008 8lbs 6oz. Proud parents Anne BokserWishlow and Jason Wishlow and delighted big sister Noa BokserWishlow. Thrilled grandparents Mable and Walter Wishlow, Heather and Ron Fletcher and Shelley Fremont, great grandparent Polly Zaytsoff, many uncles, aunts and cousins.

Special thanks to Michelle Graeco, Dr. Woodward and the maternity nurses at KLDH.

Elizabeth Dawn Nickel

R

andy and Kerri Nickel are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Elizabeth Dawn, born July 21, 2008. She is a baby sister to Branden and Joshua. Special thanks to Brian Woodward and the maternity nurses at KLDH.

STOP HAIR LOSS. 100% natural remedy for hair loss & scalp conditioning, very effective, easy use, environmentally friendly, available everywhere, economical. How can it get better than this? www.nowstophairloss.com.

Education

NEVER FORGET an important date again. Send beautiful real cards to your customers, staff, friends, groups. Low-priced. In under one minute offer timely Congratulations, Thank You’s, Happy Birthday, Anniversary, etc.

Christine Boyd 250-354-4240. Info: www.SendOutCards.com/52886 WORK AT HOME ONLINE Start a real home-based business. Work when you want. Apply online and start today! www.wfhbc.com.

WELL ESTABLISHED auto recycling business. Excellent wholesale & retail clientele. Gross annual sales in excess of $1,000,000. 6 1/2 acres located within Dawson Creek, BC city limits. Large inventory. Owners retiring. Asking $1,295,000. Evenings 1-250-843-7253.

MONEY MAKER - Local route, no selling on your part. For more info call 1-866-821-2569.

OPERATE A MINI-OFFICE OUTLET from home. Free online training, flexible hours, great income. www.okoffices.com

Children QUALITY CHILDCARE NEEDED in my home 4 mornings a week for a 1 year old. 250-505-5576 GRACO BLUE STROLLER for sale $25, 250 352 2853.

POTTERY CLASSES in my studio.

Fall sessions starting September. 35 years experience in the clay field.

352-7813.

MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: new Monday daytime classes beginning soon for ages 2Ω-3, 3Ω-4, 5-6, 7-9. Call 250-352-7028 or 250-3520013.

6 PART MANIFESTATION SERIES : Feng Shui Design Consultant guides you thru a series of Gratitude Manifestation Activations using the Ancient Arts. Runs Sept 23 to Oct 16.

Pre-reg and info 250-505-1113 TRIBAL BELLY DANCE classes with Ashala Yardley & Penny Allard start Sept 22nd, Moving Centre, Nelson, 250-825-4232 to register.

Events BACK-TO-SCHOOL JOB EXPO. Monday September 22nd. Nelson Trading Mall Foyer. 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Job Board, applications, prizes, resume suggestions, job search assistance, anything that the Youth Employment Resource Center (ages 15-30) can do to get you to work! For more info call 352-5656 FRIENDS OF NELSON LIBRARY need your good used paperbacks for their GIANT BOOK SALE; Friday Oct 24, 5-8pm and Saturday Oct 25, 10am - 3pm. Contact Catherine Hargreaves at 250.825.4523 or the Library re large donations.

BE YOUR OWN BOSS - Find out how at The Franchise Show, Canada’s largest ALL Franchise show September 27 & 28. Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. Visit www. cfa.ca THE VERNON BAY COSMETICS EVENT Sept 12 & 13 at Best Western Baker Street Inn (250-352-3525)-free gift with every purchase!

Free HIDE-A-BED & MICROWAVE. 3521794.

FREE WASHER & DRYER. Washer works very well - a workhorse! Dryer needs heating element. Must take both. 354-0110.

DOORS FOR INDOORS and mahogony folding closet doors. Call 250 352 0493 1974 TENT TRAILER, needs TLC, you pick up and tow away 250-354-1865 FOR YOUR FREE Regal Catalogue, call Gail 250-352-4620.

FIREWOOD: dry logs, you buck.

Aluminum pipe from carport frame.

250-226-0087

Garage Sales

House Sitting EXPERIENCED MATURE HOUSE/ PET SITTER with many local references. I’m available November for long term. 250-354-4075 LIGHT DUTIES IN EXCHANGE for some food & accommodations. Injury recovery. 2-4 wks asap. Single parent one child. Carmel 250.355.2906 MATURE, NON-SMOKING COUPLE SEEKING house-sitting opportunity in Nelson. Available Jan. and Feb. of 2009 or portion thereof. 306-8652384 or 306-865-7604.

Lost & Found $750 REWARD! Missing since Aug. 16th from Ft. Sheppard Dr. in Nelson.

1 year old, medium hair, Siamese X with blue eyes. Sophie is really shy and is not used to being outside.

509-1171.

LOST VOLCOM STONE wallet.

Lakeside soccer fields on September 10. Call Jack 354-0968

MOVING SALE SEPT.20 & 21, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. #62-900 West Gore Street Rosemont Trailer Park) work benches, shop equipment, jewellery studio supplies, book-shelves, furniture, quilts, books, art/craft supplies, TWO 30” BIFOLD DOORS, stained bikes, household items. 354-0231 black, $10 each; two Braun juicers, �����������BokserWishlow $10 each. 352-6762 “THE LAST” Balfour Hall $ellwhaty������������������ awanna $ale Saturday Oct 4, 9:001 TRUMPET & 2 VIOLINS. For details ��������������� 2:00. No early birds please. Table call 250-354-7321 bookings 250-229-5265.

TWO BUNDLES T&G paneling for ������������� ceiling or wainscoting. 1189 & 676 sq ft. $900 & $500 250-365-5903. �������������������� BEAUTIFUL RECLAIMED FIR floorTREADMILL, WIDE TRACK, $490 ����������������������������������� ing from grain elevator in Creston. obo. Rowing machine Concept II, pro1100 sq ft. $3000. fessional model, $290, 354-3444.

FUTON EXCELLENT QUALITY, EARLY MORNING QI GONG, Tues from Kootenai Moon with colorful and Thurs 6:50-7:50 am. Start your cover, frame, coffee table, asking day with the experience of Qi, the $900.00,352-5456 Living Energy that you are. Call 2 ARCTERIY’X soft shell w’s xs- s Michael Smith at 352-0459. jacket $150 and pants.used once INFRARED SAUNA, $15/hr at A .$200 Patagonia gore tex jacket w’s Balanced Path, the Kootenays’ centre small.$100 call. 354-3677 for complementary medical services.

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Call 352-0459 for more info.

Get your first month free. bad credit, CASTOR OIL PACKS. Experience don’t sweat it. No deposits. No credit the cleansing and restorative benchecks. Call Freedom Phone Lines efits of castor oil without the mess at today toll-free 1-866-884-7464. home. Call 352-0459 for more info.

SAWMILLS from only $3,495.00 JOIN THE 21ST CENTURY health Convert your logs to valuable lumber challenge. An 8-week cleansing rejuwith your own Norwood portable band venation and weight-loss program. sawmill. Log skidders also available.

Learn the fundamentals of Nutritional www.norwoodsawmills.ca/400T �������������������� Healing. Challenge yourself to make - Free information: 1-800-566-6899 healthy���������� decisions every day while Ext:400OT. enjoying the support of others. Call NEW LOADED COMPUTER ONLY Dr. Michael Smith (TCM) 352-0459. ������� $29.99/month! Everyone’s approved*.

MDG Desktop right to your doorstep from only $29.99/month: Intel processor, 2 GB RAM, 500 GB HD, 22” LCD ���� PHONE CONNECTIONS! flat panel, Windows Vista and loads FREE Limited time offer! Super low monthly of software, or 15.4” notebook! Inrates! Internet and long distance availhouse financing (*Call for conditions) able. No credit checks, fast connec1-800-236-2504. �����������Randy tions. Phone Factory Reconnect 1-Nickel ADD AND SAVE on home phone 877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca. reconnection. Bad credit - no prob������������������ EXPERIENCED, LICENSED autolem! Up to $30. off for new custom��������������� body technician required for busy ers, plus lower monthly rates! Call southern Alberta shop in High River.

Tembo 1-877-266-6398 or sign up ������������� Excellent work environment and online www.tembo.ca. bonus program. Fax resume 403AT LAST! An iron filter that works. �������������������� 652-7853 or email: tkab@telus.net.

IronEater! Fully patented Canada/ U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, EXPERIENCED HOUSE CLEANERS ����������������������������������� sulfur, smell, manganese from well needed. Attention to detail, be bondwater. Since 1957. 1-800-BIG IRON; able and have reliable transportation. www.bigirondrilling.com.

Compensation above average. 250505-4691.

EUREKA “BOSS” VACUUM CANISTER with a brand new filter RETAIL MANAGER Nelson, BC Are (used once) then our vac motor died... you out going, organized, have mananyone interested in a 2nd cannister/ agement experience; Email resume: new filter? jennie 354-7812 nelsonmanager@shaw.ca

Misc. for Sale

Health & Fitness

�������������� ����������

������������������������������� �������������������������� ������������

Help Wanted

�������������� ����������

�������������������������������

COLEMAN CAMP STOVE model 421 in great condition, 1/2 fuel left, $15 365-3538.

www.expressnews.ca

express@expressnews.bc.ca

September 17, 2008

Classifieds

EXPRESS Page 17

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

Music & Dance

Pets & Livestock

Steel Buildings

Work Wanted

RUSSIAN WOOL COMFORTER, teck cable connectors, 1/3hp new electric motor, hand seeder, oil-furnace parts.

359-7443.

2 WINMAU DARTBOARDS in great condition, full compliment darts, backplate, $100, 304-5391.

100 ft2 HardiShingle panels 400$, Deuter Kidcomfort2 child carrier, new $150, XL Ruffwear Dog Panniers $50, 505-2785.

WHIRLPOOL HEAVY DUTY Super Capacity washer for sale. Excellent condition, white $50.00. 250-352-0955

WANTED... FUTON IN good condition at a fair price. Call 505.7847.

CARPET & UNDERLAY, framed mirror, bookcase for sale; wool for felting and spinning 355-2269.

WANTED USED WOODSTOVE in good condition CSA approved. Metal roofing good condition 250-357-9905

ACTIVE, “TOOL” TRIBUTE BAND looking for drummer. Serious inquiries only, no opiated undertows please. 250-354-1451.

BASS PACKAGE: 5-STRING W/ HARDCASE, 16W Amp, Digitech BP50 Effects Pedal, Patchcords $400 Like New 509-1941 BALLROOM DANCING CLASSES are starting Oct 18, 2008 at the North Shore Hall. Info Barb Wallington 250353-2238.

PEKINGESE SHITZU APSO cross puppies. Cute, faithful companions.

Ready Sept 13th. All shots $375 8250194.

BUILDINGS FOR SALE! “Beat next substantial increase!” 20x30x12 $5100. 25x40x14 $7,800. 30x50x14 $9,500. 35x56x16 $12,900. 40x60x16 $16,990. 50x140x19 $46,900.

60x100x18 $38,700. Others. Ends optional. Pioneer...1-800-668-5422.

HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES. Professonal, honest, reliable. Nontoxic products used. Call Brenda 226-7110

Personals

Services

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/Shortterm relationships, free calls! 1-866512-8367. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes 1-866-573-0914.

Live adult casual conversations- 1on1 1-866-522-7131. Meet on chat-lines.

Local single ladies 1-866-512-9083 (18+).

ARE YOU LOSING a loved one to substance abuse? Our program has the highest success rate. Help is only one phone call away! 1-877-7827409; www.narconon.ca.

MONUMENTAL Stone Works Custom headstones/monuments. Portable sandblasting. Cleaning and re-highlighting. Glass etching. Pet Memorials - proceeds to SPCA. 354-0988.

Misc. Wanted WANTED; AFFORDABLE BANJO to see if kids like it! phone 3572729 BABY FOOD JARS with lids; childproof screen for fireplace (stove).

Thank you! Juliet 352-2251.

LARKSPUR IS LOOKING for his first tricycle! Please call his mama Jennie, 354-7812 WANTED DEAD OR alive: locally raised lamb/turkeys. please call jennie or shaun, 354-7812 DARKROOM SPACE AND Workshop Space required. Must be within Nelson. Larry 505-5856 FILL WANTED! Lots of clean, good drainage fill needed in Ymir area!

Leave message 250-505-0469.

STEREO SOUND SYSTEM, clean area rug, both in good condition 354-4682 WOOD HEATER, C.S.A. Approved.

For 18 inch logs. 250-825-9985.

LOOKING FOR A green coffee bean home roaster. phone 250-365-2007 24 YR OLD female looking for a used 500-650 cc. motorcycle. leave message with jenn @ 306-789-7258 EQUALIZER HITCH wanted. Phone 250-226-7732.

Music & Dance MEN NEEDED for upcoming Salsa dance classes (beginners & intermediates) Fun, social, great exercise!

Call 250-352-0013 CD & DVD DUPLICATION, direct to disc printing and graphic design located in Nelson: www.shortyburns. com 352-BURN(2876) FRIENDS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC informal listening and/or interactive soirees for music aficionados. 505-5583 SINGING AND BEGINNER piano lessons with Robyn Lamb. All ages. Call 505-6290 for info.

VOICE LESSONS WITH Mandy Ebel- $25.00/ hr. Teaching you tricks and techniques! 250-551-0314/250354-0314 BAND MEMBERS NEEDED! For SERIOUS PROJECT! Recording/ Touring/Pay!!! Electronic Progressive Rock/Ethnic twist! Trumpet and more!

250-551-0314

THE GIBSON / EPIPHONE B-STOCK BONANZA at

Eddy Music is here! 3 weeks only, September 15 to October 6! Significant discounts on SG’s, Les Pauls, Basses, and Acoustics! The first six Gibson guitars sold come with a free, limited edition watch! Eddy Music 488 Baker St., in Nelson. 250352-5224

Pets & Livestock MALE ROTTWEILER/SHEPHERD PUP. Both parents purebred. 9 weeks old. Great disposition. 250304-2964 FOR ADOPTION: MALE 2 yr old Golden Retriever. Call 354-8118 LOVING FAMILY SEEKS good mouser. must be litter box trained.

226-6998 Very affectionate Dwarf Rabbit,free to good home. Call 250-505-8425 SALTWATER FISH/REEF ENTHUSIASTS: interested in sharing experiences, frags, possible club?

Email saltyfish@shaw.ca. 304-3535.

Toys & Wheels Sleds/Bikes

Trucks/SUVs/Vans

NEED A CAR or truck? Good credit, bad credit. Want a Visa? #1 success rate. Delivery in BC and Alberta. www. drivehomenow.com or 888-501-1148.

APPROVED AUTO FINANCING. www.credit-queen.ca. All makes, cars, trucks, vans & SUV’s. Turned down by bank? Needing a vehicle today? 200 vehicles online to choose from. Same day approval. Apply on-line or Call Joanne at 1-866-602-3743 DL 5231 #1 IN CREDIT REBUILDING. Need a car, truck, van or SUV? Auto credit fast. Bad credit! No credit! Bankruptcy!

Repossession! No problem. Call today and drive away. Call Stephanie 1-877792-0599. Free delivery anywhere - www.autocreditfast.ca.

2005 SUZUKI KING QUAD 700, winch, new 26” Mudwiser tires, heated grips. $6000 OBO 359-6970 2003 SKI DOO REV MXZX800, excellent condition, 144” track, low miles, fun & fast, $6000. 250-505-3497.

2003 CRF450 R,Street legal and plated. Very low km’s. Great Shape.

Extra set of new tires and Size 9, A. Star race boots.$5200! 352-2709

1999 4X4 FORD RANGER X-Cab A/C, CD, 225K, New Tires, Brakes, Rear Shocks $6400obo 226-7307 2005 DAKOTA QUADCAB, 18k kms, V8, Auto, AWD/4x4, A/T/C, Tow-Haul, Like New, $20500, Nathan 505-5190 1993 CHEV PICKUP 4X4 V6 regular cab, automatic,$1000 call 229 4301 2004 SUBARU OUTBACK, 126,000kms, 23000kms on engine, new brakes, dual moonroof, 6cd changer, $16900, 352-7185.

98 DODGE 3/4 TON 4x4. Canopy.

177,500K. 354-1603 before 7 p.m. $8500

Cars 2004 PT CRUISER 115 000km.

Red, power everything. Great shape $10,000. Call for photos 250-825-9489 1987 FORD TOPAZ. Only 150,000kms. Runs good, well kept.

New alternator, heatercore, muffler. $900. (250)231-3995 1999 VW GOLF: Black, low profile tires, winter tires, great condition, Must See! $7000. 250-505-5075.

1989 TOYOTA COROLLA runs great needs muffler high km $900 obo 3523499 2000 VW Beetle TDI New condition, 190,000kms. 2 sets of tires, 6 disc. $13,500 Must Go! 250-226-6963 1982 Volvo Sta. Wagon, $1,800. Very well maintained, 430,000km, second owner.

35 mpg, 8 liters/100km. 353-2600 1993 SUBARU LEGACY AWD. Good shape. Includes 4 winter tires on rims. $3000. 250-352-3936 PONTIAC 6000 1990. 173,000 km, 6cyl, A/C. Good condition. 8 tires. $1,800 OBO. Call Brian 250-352-0137.

Sleds/Bikes CLASSIC SPORTBIKE. 1980 Honda Supersport 750. Black with Honda fairing. Collector. $2500 call 250-3549421

SET OF 4 LOCK NUTS w/key (12x1.5), 12 mag nuts (12x1.5), all for $15, 365-3538 SET OF COOPER DISCOVER H/T tires 265/70/R15. Decent tread $150 OBO. Must sell, moving! 250-509-0594 F-150(‘97-2003) Euro projector headlight/signal set, $400, also power mirror set, black, $140. Never Used.

250-226-7127

Boats

Trucks/SUVs/Vans

TWO BOAT SEATS (bench style) from Hewescraft boat. New. Call 250505-9458 for details.

1991 18’ BAYLINER CAPRI OPENBOW, 90 h/p forse o/b, galvanized trailer, excellent condition $8000 226-7169 14’ DAVIDSON SAIL BOAT w/ trailer.

Needs a little cosmetic work. $900obo 250-354-4257.

1998 DODGE CARAVAN, economical , great shape, 181K, 30mpg $3500 ph 352-9512 FOR SALE: 1996 Ford F150 4X4 3006cyl short-box reg-cab 225,000km lots new parts/work $5,000 250-354-1320 1991 F-150. Low kms, 2WD, runs great. Winter and summer rims, $1500 obo, 505-4335.

1991 MAZDA B2200 P/U 120,000 km’s 4 cyl. Auto. New battery, tires, $2800.00 obo Ph. 352-6120.

1986 TOYOTA P/U 190,000 orig KM. automatic,canopy, solid frame. some rust onbox. $3000 250-352-0376. amberrain

1970 FORD 250 camper special with western wilderness cab-over camper all aplliances work 250-551-0884 3000 obo OVER 200 NEW & used motorhomes, diesel pushers, 5th wheels, trailers, vans, campers. Total RV Centre.

Special RV financing. Since 1984, Voyager RV - Hwy 97, Winfield BC. 1800-668-1447, www.VoyagerRV.ca.

24’ ISLANDER with 2 axle trailer, power winch. 10hp Honda trolling motor & 12’ Birch molded plywood.

Needs some work. 250-367-7791

Recreational

POULIN AGENCIES LTD. INSURANCE

House Insurance Commercial & Business Ins. Life - Annuities Boats - Travel 421 Baker St. Nelson

Your Insurance Broker Understands

352-7217 Fax - 352-7099

PSYCHIC READINGS WITH Ratna, BFA.,MFA., experienced meditator, energy reader, and teacher for over 30 years. 229-4042

INTERIOR EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINTER available. Free estimate. 15 years experience. References available. Call Nathan Bartley 250-5050462, nathanweb@execulink.com TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 505-0612.

PINE BEETLES STARTING TO INFEST your forest? Need some of your trees down for firewood? Feeling a bit uncomfortable taking it down yourself? Call Shaun at Phoenix Falling for your ground based tree needs. 354-7411.

DEBT STRESS? Consolidate & lower payments by 30-40%. End those phone calls & the worry. Avoid bankruptcy. Contact us for a no-cost consultation. Online: www.mydebtsolution.com or toll-free 1-877-556-3500. $500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660.

Sudoku Classic

Travel

TIMESHARE FORECLOSURES— Save 60-80% off retail! Best resorts & seasons! Call for free catalogue today!

1-800-597-9347. Browse hundreds of worldwide properties online—www. holidaygroup.com/bcn.

ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGES - Book Online at www.canadatravels.com and save more on your vacations.

Use code NCA74327 for discount or call us toll-free at 1-800-563-5722.

Sports Equip.

Sudoku Classic

Difficulty Level - Easy

s

www.expressnews.ca

Solution to Easy Sudoku 5 9 6

1 8 2

4 7 3

2 7 3

6 9 4

1 8 5

1 8 4

3 7 5

9 2 6

7 1 Difficulty 9 5 Level 2 6 - Medium 3 4 8 3 4 8 9 1 7 6 5 2

s

2 ARCTERIY’X SOFT shell w’s 6 2 5 8 4 3 7 9 1 xs- s jacket $150 and pants. .$200 Patagonia gore tex jacket w’s 8 6 1 4 5 9 2 3 7 small.$100 354-3677 9 5 2 7 3 1 8 6 4 CCM VECTOR 130zg skates sz10.5 4 3 7 2 6 8 5 1 9 t-blades good shape. Plus lots of Solution see puzzle on page 13 extras $200 250-354-3402.

CROSS BIKE 53CM light custom steel frame Dura ace wheels 18spd like new $895 352-9768 158 CM PRIOR Splitboard. 2007 3 4 6 5 1 9 2 8 7 Voile Kit and Skins included. Like 9 1 7 6 8 2 5 4 3 new. $800. 352-0638.

2 8 5 3 4 7 1 9 6 LARGE GREGORY BACKPACK, elan160 skis, bindings, head W-size 4 2 1 7 5 3 9 6 8 8 ski boots -Best offer takes each 6 5 8 2 9 4 3 7 1 item 250-505-5810 7 9 3 8 6 1 4 2 5 © 2005 www.puzzle.tv www.valusoft.com PRIOR “BACKCOUNTRY” splitboard Generated

by Ultimate Sudoku - all you need to create BILLIONS of unique Sudoku puzzles 5 6 9 4 3 8 7 1 2 172cm, skins, plates, good condition 1 3 2 9 7 6 8 5 4 3 years old $600 505-2785.

8 7 4 1 2 5 6 3 9 02 GIANT WARP DS1 MTB. Good Solution Condition, $600 obo. 355-2258. see puzzle on page 13

Solution to Hard Sudoku

OBSERVE • RECORD • REPORT

Auto Financing

Tires/Parts/Other

Psychic Readings

Autoplan Vehicle Transfers License Plates

� SENIORS DISCOUNT �

1-800-663-5555 • Cellular *555

© 2005 www.puzzle.tv www.valusoft.com Generated by Ultimate Sudoku - all you need to create BILLIONS of unique Sudoku puzzle

Answers on page 13

Page 18 EXPRESS

September 17, 2008

www.expressnews.ca

Homes for Sale

Rentals

PREFAB HOMES DISCOUNTED 50%+!! Green-R-Panel Building Systems Sub-prime mortgage disaster order cancellations. 1260SF Pre-engineered Package originally $29,950.00, blowout $14,975.00!!!

Other sizes - sacrifice prices! Since 1980/BBB. 1-800-871-

EXECUTIVE 2 BEDROOM W/DECK overlooking the lake at Nasookin.

Fully renovated with bamboo floors and all new appliances. Mature, long term tenants only. N/S N/P $1300/ month. Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-352-2100.

2 BDRM HOME in country setting (Nelson),private duplex, NP, just renovated, available Oct.1-$1000 +utilities 354-1961 6 MILE ON bus route small two bedroom Nov 1st $800/mos inclusive + high speeed wireless 354-8766 2 BEDROOM IN PROCTER on .42 acres.

Large deck, nice views. N/S, N/P, $950/ month + utilities. Rentals@NelsonRealty. ca 250-352-2100 BLEWETT - Large furnished room in family home. Internet, W/D, N/S, vegetarian household - 352-1376 ROOM TO RENT to nonsmoker. Must be clean and tidy. Vegetarian preferred. $375 352-6317.

2 BEDROOM HOUSE Nelson 3 months only Dec to Mar. 1 utilities incl, 900/month no pets 505 5159 BESIDE KLDH. Ground floor room.

Partly furnished. Includes utilities. N/ S, N/P, shared entry. 352-3400.

3-Bedroom, 1 bath. Uphill Nelson.

View. Quiet location. Basement & garage. 1st of October. $1650/mo.

Flo 354-3118.

2-BEDROOM. Main floor of house.

Fairview. Washer, dryer, n/s, n/p. $950 includes utilities. 250-352-2536.

ONE BEDROOM furnished suite for rent Oct. 1 at One Mile on beach.

Inclusive $950 N/SN/P 250-354-4485 AMAZING 1/bdrm furnished apartment near downtown. Must see to appreciate. Single/working, NS/NP. 1100/mo inclusive. 354-2093.

1 BDRM AVAILABLE in 2 bdrm cabin at 9 mile. $470mth/plus utilities. Available Oct. 1 357-0032; erintj@hotmail.com 3 BEDROOM RENO trailer in Beasley. Storage sheds, no pets available Oct 1 $950.00 utilities extra 250-730-7301 2 BEDROOM HOUSE on acreage in Harrop $1400/mo + utilities Available Oct 01/08 Call Dawn 1-403-542-5614 BRIGHT BACHELOR SUITE, Carbonate 4-plex, in-suite laundry, separate entry, Oct. 1st, $600.00 plus utilities 352-6132 CHALET-STYLE CABIN, 10 minutes to Kaslo. 1 bedroom + loft. $625/mo + util. Sec. Dep. $300. 250-353-2216

Real Estate PRIVATE, LEVEL, FORESTED 3 acres in Pass Creek, on friendly, quiet road. $125,000. 365-1080 WATERFRONT TUDOR HOME with vaulted ceilings and generous room sizes. Bonus guest cottage could be vacation rental. $859,000 Call Trevor@NelsonRealty.ca 250-354-8409 THINKING OF SELLING? Get a FREE, no obligation market evaluation of your home. Call Trevor@NelsonRealty.ca 354-8409 WATERFRONT LOT Fully-serviced with spectacular views of Kootenay Lake/Mountains. 5min to d/town. Call Brent 604-715-9181.

SLOCAN LAKEFRONT HOME for sale call 355-0008 or www.kokaneefalls.ca for more info.

BEAUTIFUL FAIRVIEW HOME, 3 bedrooms, 1800sqft. Private 60x120ft lot.

Gas fireplace, patio, garage. 352-5856 3 BEDROOM CHARMER WITH LAND. Bright & spacious renovated home in the community of Salmo. $259,000. Robert Goertz, Valhalla Path Realty. 354-8500.

12X68 MOBILE HOME. F/S, W/D included. 3 bedroom, 1 room addition. Large covered porch. 35,000.

352-1677 WATERFRONT LOTS in 450 acre master planned community near Nelson.

Fully serviced with underground lines.

Private 260 acre park with hiking and biking trails. Community beach park.

Great value starting at $395,000. By appointment only. Call Eroca Ryon -250-354-0309 Visit www.kootenaylakevillage.com for details.

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATHROOM in a quiet location in Fairview at 407 6th St. 1000 sq. ft. & is renovated extensively w/new drywall, refinished hw floors, new appliances, 200 sq. ft. sundeck & garden. $279,900. Phone 354-2007.

TOWN HOUSE. How about this small gem? 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, lovely front yard, off-street parking. Nice backyard. Heated shop and lots of storage. New windows, doors, water tank and toilets. Up to date appliances, new tiles and trim. Close to schools, churches and bus stops. A must-see for $218,000. Phone 3522247 to view.

Real Estate Wanted LOOKING FOR PRIVATE LAND to put my cabin trailer on for me and my dogs to live. Must be rural with clean water. Will pay rent. 250-359-2933.

Rentals ROOM FOR RENT in friendly family home Oct 1. Uphill $400 N/S call 352-9980.

Rente d

1 ROOM RENTAL in 2 bdrm house on Latimer in Nelson. $400 plus 1/3 utilities. 352-6099.

BEAUTIFUL RENTAL available 8 min from Nelson. Co-share on 40 acres, micro-hydro on creek. Message 250352-0974.

I AM LOOKING for someone to share my 2 bdrm suite on Silverking road( 10 min walk or 1 min drive to Selkirk College Rosemont Campus)It is a beautiful brand new suite with cable & wireless internet as well as a washer & dryer! A person with a vehicle would be ideal; also this person must adore dogs but not have any! Rent is all inclusive at $700 a month! Available Oct 1/08 Please call 250-354-7447.

express@expressnews.bc.ca

���������������� ������������������ ��������������� �������������

������������� ��������������������� ������������ ����������������������������

Rentals

Rentals Wanted

1BR UNFURNISHED FLAT. Includes fridge, washer, dryer. N/s n/pets. $660pm inc utilities.long lease.

Forkyu@hotmail.com

OFFICE SPACE 1-2 rooms in comfortable quiet 800 block Vernon St. Parking available. Suitable for professional/consulting/counseling. 3540976 (d) 354-4453 (e).

3 BEDROOM WANTED for Nov 1/08 in town. Khy 352-1146.

I need a 1 bdr. apt. in Nelson. I’m quiet and clean, N/P and N/S, and can provide excellent references. Call Cara Blake at (250) 357-2077 or leave a message.

RESPONSIBLE, RESPECTFUL, EMPLOYED couple seeking 1 or 2 bedroom Oct.1st. Call 250-3523005 or 250-551-2212 for Jessica or James.

Rentals Wanted

Shared Accom.

Rentals - Comm.

Contact 250-352-7199 Lorne at: Lorne@rhcrealty.com Contact 250-505-2466 Drew at: Drew@rhcrealty.com Web-site. www.nelsonrealestate.com

Each office is independently owned and operated

West Kootenay/Boundary ������������

������������������������������������� Please proof for 1-800-222-TIPS accuracy then phone, fa

������������ Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250.352.

The Express is not responsible for an ���������� P.O BOX 3392, CASTLEGAR BC V1N 3N8

���������������������� �������������������� MAKING COMPOST ������������ WORKSHOP Saturday Sept 27 • 12:30 - 2:30pm �������������������� ������������������

������������

LOOKING FOR CLEAN ROOMMATE. WANTED: Economical studio space ���������� Cable, internet available. No parties. for a working potter.. prefer Nelson / ������������������������������������� Oct 1. Ask for $475/month. 505-5452. surrounding area, starting in the fall. ������� 352-2915.

Across from Rosemont-Selkirk College. $500/month all included.

KATIMAVIK HOME NEEDED. OctBalanced lifestyle. Furnished option.

July. 3-5 bedrooms, rent guaranteed.

Bus Route. (250) 551-5433 ���� No pets, smoking, drinking, drugs, ���������������������������������� parties. 1-877-570-0666 ext. 23 25 YEAR-OLD FEMALE looking for ������������������������������������� roommate. Newly renovated duplex GRATEFUL FOR: HEALTHY, afford���������������������������������� in Rosement 5-min from downtown able 2+ bdrm family home, yard.

Please proof for accuracy then phone, fax or email with any changes or an approval. ��������������������������������� $650 includes utilities & internet.

Employed, local references, for Oct/ ������������ Available October 1. 250-278-5483.

Nov 505-5257 Phone: Fax: 250.352.5075 • Email: sales@expressnews.bc.ca FEMALE250.354.3910 TO SHARE house with• two ����������������������������������� ADVERTISING A VACANT RENTAL? Rastas, 325/mo. no alcohol/tobacco Answering dozens of calls a day? If you The Express is505-1170 not responsible for any errors after the client has signed off. ���������������������������������������������������� downtown, nice view are offering safe, affordable accommo������������������������������������������������������� LOOKING for one person, share dation, we may have the tenants you Uphill house. $500 per month plus ������������� are looking for. Please call Bev from half utilities. 7089. Fall/spring delivery ��������������������������������������������������� Nelson CARES at 551-3015. available!354 0982.

����������������������������

Lorne Westnedge & Drew Evans: THE TEAM THAT WORKS -- FOR YOU!

A beginner friendly fitness program that ������������������� strengthens muscles and increases bone density Mon/Wed 10:30 • Starts Sept. 22

AMBER BAY CONDO

Ground floor, curved corner unit with water/mountain views.2 bed. 2 bath and 1195 sq. ft. of fully upgraded luxury. Don’t miss out on this maintenance free lifestyle opportunity.

$387,900

mls#k172724

CHALET HOME & ACREAGE

3-4 bed., 3 bath home with 2,500 sq.ft. finished floor space on 3 levels, outstanding views of Kootenay Lake & Kokanee Glacier located in Kootenay Bay. Subdivision potential, maintained gardens, outbuildings, 2 wells & water license.

$449,000

mls# k172812

��������������� ����� ������������ ��������������� SOLID������������� FAMILY HOME BLAYLOCK CONDO

4 bedrm., 1.5 bath home on 50 x 120 Deluxe 2 bedroom condo unit in Blaycorner lot in Uphill, featuring hardwood lock development. Large sundeck and floors, wood-burning fireplace, double south facing exposure. Attached double �������������������� carport, storage shed, sundeck & gar- garage. Updated unit with large room ������������������������������ den area. Quick possession available. sizes.

$375,000

mls# k171313

$270,000

mls K172461

����

����

�����

www.expressnews.ca

express@expressnews.bc.ca

September 17, 2008

EXPRESS Page 19

HOMES & GARDENS

Make room for fall Fall has arrived, and we Centre and Stepping are about to spend more Stones are two wondertime indoors. This is a ful organizations that are great time of year to start always looking for the making our homes ready communities support. for the winter.

The Women’s Centre, Through simplifying 420 Mill St. our homes we may be able What to donate: to meet the needs of the Women and children’s less fortunate in our comclothing, winter jackets, munity. Colder weather linens, sleeping bags, Jen Heale creates the urgency for mitts, toques, and blanblankets and winter clothkets ing.

Donations are only Don’t let perfectly all those items in a bin accepted on Tuesdays and good winter items contin- labelled with their con- Wednesdays between 12 ue to clutter your home. tents and a reminder to p.m. and 4 p.m.

Be honest about gifts donate next spring. Now Stepping Stones, 567 and other items in your that the winter items are Ward St., buzzer #7 home that you never use. ready to come out do the What to donate: Tents, Donate them before they same, then take them to a winter jackets, boots, become obsolete or out- local charity. mitts, toques, blankets, Don’t forget that items winter clothing. No linof-style.

The first step is to start need to be clean and in ens. packing up your sum- good condition. When Let’s welcome autumn mer-wear before bring- charities receive items this year by donating our ing out your winter items. that are ripped, broken, linens and outerwear’s to Realistically ask, what or dirty it costs them the our favourite charity. Less was worn this summer? disposal fee and takes clutter equals a warmer And what will be out- time away from the char- community. A win-win for grown next summer? Put ity at hand. The Women’s everyone.

Jen Heale is the owner of Neat-Organizing and Decluttering Service and a member of POC (Professional Organizers of Canada). You may contact Jen directly with organizing questions to organized@neatnelson.com or 551-NEAT(6328).

����������������������������

Restoring Order

RHC Realty 601 Baker Street, Nelson

��������������������������������������������

Tad Lake 354-2979 Brady Lake 354-8404

www.kootenayproperties.com NEWE PRIC

NEWE PRIC

PARK LIKE SETTING $685,000

Unique waterfront property minutes from Nelson at 4 mile. Crystal Creek runs beside the property and leads you to 60 ft of beautiful sandy beach on Kootenay Lake. The good-sized house is ready for the right person to add creative flavours to the basement.

NEWNG LISTI

SURROUNDED BY WATER $299,000

17+ acres at end of Upper Passmore Rd. Bordered by Little Slocan River and Airy Creek, treed, level with options for building sites, no zoning, out of ALR and 5.5 kms from Hwy 6, power and telephone at boundary and domestic water license on Airy Creek

ER WATNT FRO

NEWNG LISTI

ALMOST NEW $399,500

On a large city lot, this 3 bedroom and 2 bath home has been lovingly renovated. Entirely new kitchen, re-done bathroom, wonderful covered deck and brand-new flooring. Other features: garage/workspace, woodstove, kid’s play area and extra parking.

SPECTACULAR $599,900

Enjoyment is the theme for the large patio off the back of the house, lovingly manicured the theme for the front yard and well maintained is the theme throughout the interior of this centrally located home with spectacular views.

Come see all the features!

S VIEW

EXCEPTIONAL LANDSCAPING $799,000

Modest 4 bedroom 2 bath home, minutes from town. 53 acre property offers 86’ of sandy waterfront with boat dock.

Other surprises on the property include 2 car carport, workshop, large 2 car garage, storage room, gorgeous sun deck and a wonderful yard.

MOTIVATED SELLERS $565,000

These Sellers understand our present market and are motivated to move.

Check out the price on this fairly new 3 bedroom home with an oversized 2 car garage, open floor plan, hardwood floors, sun deck and unobstructed panoramic view of the city and lake.

N E LS O N 5 D AY W E AT H E R F O R E C A S T ���� ��������� ��������� ����������������� ����������

��� ��������� ��������� ������� ����������

��� ��������� �������� �������������� ����������

��� ��������� �������� �������������� ����������

��������� ��������� �������� ����� ���������

Organizing Downsizing Decluttering

Chats

Fabric Art

Call now for your free consultation by Kate Bridger Bridger Available ONLY at: & Information: FIGMENTS 4653 @telus.net551-NEAT(6328) 458 Ward St., Nelson,or online: www.neatnelson.com www.katebridger.ca bridger.ca

Design tations

Custom Picture Framing

by Kate Bridger Appointments & Information:

352-4653

kbridger@telus.net

�������������������� ������������������ ��������������� �������������

www.katebridger.ca

���������������� ���������������

������������������� ������������

�������������������

��

������������������������

�������������������������������������������������������������������������

�

������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������

�����������������������

�������������� ������������������ ��������������� �������������

����������������� ������������������ ������� ����������������������������

�����������������������������������������������������������������������������

������������� ��������������� ������������ ����������������� ��������� ������������������ ������������� ��������������� ������������������������ ������������� ��������������

����������������������������

������������������������� ������������������������ ���������������������

�������������� ����������

�������������������� ���������� ������� ����

������������������������������ �������������������������� ������������

Page 20 EXPRESS

September 17, 2008

www.expressnews.ca

express@expressnews.bc.ca