The Express News Update

Friday September 2, 2011 Vol. 1, No. 26

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In this issue

The West Kootenay Toy Run brings motorcyclists from the prov-ince together for a day of socializing, riding, and charity.

First held in 1988 with 15 local riders, the Toy Run now features over 500 participants, with more than $25,000 being raised annually for local food banks, women’s shelters, the Salvation Army, various fami-ly support organizations, and high

school bursaries, as well as hundreds of toys that are donated to the local Salvation Army organizations for their Christmas hampers.

For those who purchased raffle tickets, there is also a draw for a brand new Harley-Davidson . People who enjoy motorcycle riding, want to check out some sweet rides, or just want to participate as a volun-teer by helping with traffic control

or even help running the event, come out to the Castlegar Rec Centre in September. All bikes welcome, and those who don’t ride are encouraged to come cheer riders on as they pass through the Kootenays.

For more information or tick-ets call 250-304-7685 or email [email protected] or visit www.wktra.ca

Santa's Summer Toy Run rides again

The West Kootenay Toy Run ScheduleSunday, Sept. 11. 8 a.m: Pancake Breakfast by the lions club at the Castlegar Recreational Complex. 10 a.m: Santa escorts the riders through downtown Castlegar, followed by a 30-minute trip to Nelson to pick up toys collected by Hippersons Hardware. Noon, the motorcycles stop in Salmo for a great lunch thrown by firefighters at the local Fire Hall.After lunch, there’s a ride to Fruitvale and downtown Trail to pick up more toys. then to Rossland.3:30 p.m., the toy run ends in Castlegar at the Recreation Complex, where riders can relax and enjoy great music and food.

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CommunityNews

Director Allison Girvan will be holding auditions for the Corazon Vocal Ensemble in the afternoon and evening of September 6. Corazon is a 65 mem-ber voice youth choir age 13 to 23 based in Nelson. Over the past ten years the group has gained a repu-tation throughout western Canada for its vibrant pres-ence, professional presenta-tion, surprising repertoire,

The following is a press release from School District 8 regarding which services will be affected by the strike.

As of August 31, 2011 the BC Teachers’ Federation has served a strike notice for all school districts in British Columbia.

School District 8 Schools will open on September 6, as planned. Parents and staff are advised that teachers will only be providing services that have been designated as essential in the 2011 Essential Services Order.

Under the provisions of the Labour Relations Code and the 2011 Essential Services Order, teachers may commence strike activity involving a withdrawal of certain duties and non-participa-tion in voluntary extracur-ricular activities as early as 10:00 am on Saturday, September 3, 2011.

Some of the diuties that the teachers will not being participating in are the following; participate

in meeting and interviews witgh parents and gard-ians outside school hours, preparing and distributing report cards, participate in any staff or co-ordination meeting, participate in any school photo organiza-tion, collect money from students or participate in fundraising or partici-pate in any extra curicular school activity

The BC Teachers’ Federation has informed us in the strike notice that Phase 1 strike activity will commence in all school districts on September 6, 2011. Teachers must con-tinue to provide services designated as essential in the 2011 Essential Services Order in accordance with that Order.

More informa-tion regarding Essential Services may be found at this link: Essential Services Updates.

and great voices. Allison Girvan has an

international reputation as a singer, choir director, and mentor of young people.

For audition instruc-tions and an appointment, email [email protected].

For more information about Corazon, call 250-352-7670 or contact Choir Manager Bill Metcalfe, 250-352-7670

BC teachers serve strike notice

Corazon is holding audit ions Tuesday, Sept. 6, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Nelson United Church

Corazon Choir at the Rocky Mountain Music Festival

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After a highly success-ful six-week run, ArtWalk is drawing to a close. This will be the last chance to view and purchase the fab-ulous art on display in ven-ues in and around Baker Street, and to enter in our FREE draw.

“It’s been an exciting year for us. Art sales have been up”, says Stephen Fowler, President of the Nelson & District Arts Council. “Locals and tour-ists have turned out in full force to support ArtWalk, proving what we already knew: that our local art-ists are a talented bunch, Nelson is truly a city of art-lovers, and ArtWalk, with over twenty years of success, is an important and valued event for all of us.”

Budget tight? Stop by Kolmel Jeweler’s to enter the FREE draw to win a painting (worth over $500) by popular local artist Carol Reynolds. The win-ner will be announced on September 15th, when the Nelson & District Arts Council holds its AGM at the Hume Hotel.

For more information, please contact Joy Barrett, Cultural Development Officer, at [email protected].

Artwalk closesLast chance to win a painting by Carol Reynolds

Tibo Kolmel cerenades his father Chris Kolmel outside thier family owned and operated jewelery shop during this years Artwalk

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Arts&Entertainment

Blues legend Sonny Rhodes for two nights Friday, Sept. 9 and Saturday Sept. 10, 8 p.m. at the Royal

As a singer and lap steel guitar player, Rhodes is a disciple of the Blues. His musical career spans over almost 40 years while recording over 200 songs and receiving many awards. Rhodes continues to tour internationally and we are

extremely lucky to have the man and his blues make a stop at the Royal.

Tickets $20 in advance available at www.liveatthe-royal.com, Royal Espresso and Urban Legends / $25 at the door.

Breathe Oxygen Art!The Oxygen Art Centre

has a full line up of cours-es for its Arts Education programming this fall. Courses in performance, film, writing and visual arts are available to the pub-lic, taught by established Kootenay artisans.

Classes begin in September with “Do It Yourself (D.I.Y) Filmmaking for Amateurs” and “D.I.Y. Filmmaking – Projects and Workshops” by Miriam Needoba. Bessie Wapp will be teach-ing her ever popular “Blues Singing I” and brand new by request, “Blues Singing II”!

October begins with

Brad Carr’s “Fiction Fundamentals”. Murray Kimber will be teaching “The Essential Figure: Drawing”, and Natasha Smith will be sharing her extensive knowledge of collage in her “Collage Painting” course. Deb Thompson will be offer-ing “Inside Out: Figure Painting” and last but by no means least, Cassie Beecham will be teaching “Playwriting”.

Registration is through Kootenay School of Art phone 250-352-2821 or drop by 606 Victoria St. in Nelson. More info: www.OxygenArtCentre.org

Bessie Wapp will be teaching a blues singing workshop at Oxygen Art Centre

Kootenay Pride has a busy weekend plannedFriday, Sept. 2, 9pm @ Finley’s Irish Pub. Baddass Tough Drag Competition. $5 at the door, proceeds to Nelson Food Cupboard.Saturday, Sept. 3, 3-6pm @ Cottonwood Park. Family Day with kids games, races, free prizes, live music & performers. completely free and fun for everyone.Saturday, Sept. 3, 9pm to closing @ The Royal on Baker St. Drag show and 80’s dance, DJ Terrentino. $10 at the doorSunday, Sept. 4, 3pm, Parade marching from Central school on Baker Street to Cottonwood Falls Park. Rally at the park to wrap it up at 4:30pm.Sunday, Sept. 4, 7-8:30pm Book Reading @ Sage’s Tapas, 705 Vernon St. Hosted by the Engaging Physicians Project at ANKORS.Sunday, Sept. 4, Glam Dance 9pm to closing @ Spirit Bar with live band, Sugar Coated Killers and DJ Sturdy. $20 at the door.Monday, Sept. 5, Mimosa Monday Brunch 10am @ the Hume Hotel. $12.95 Say goodbye and wrap up this year’s Pride celebration.


Arts&Entertainment

Conceiving Family premieres in NelsonSaturday, Sept. 17 at Nelson’s Capitol Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Arts and Heritage organizations are facing many challenges. Meet those challenges head-on with this upcoming professional develop-ment workshop offered by the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council (WKRAC),

Presented by Leslie Thompson, this workshop will cover effec-tive board management, volunteer recruitment and management, mar-keting and fundraising fundamen-tals for arts and heritage organiza-tions – key elements for sustainabil-ity. Travel subsidies are available on a first come-first served basis for travel from communities in the Columbia Basin, further than 50 k from Nelson.

Pre-registration is required. Subsidies and spaces are limited so register early! Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/3omzmwa

After the workshop on Sunday, WKRAC will hold its Annual General Meeting, where WKRAC and its member arts councils will report on their activities throughout the year.

Further info: 250-352-2421, toll free: 1-800-850-2787 or e-mail: [email protected].

Arts and Heritage Professional Development Workshop Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kootenay School of the Arts at Selkirk College in Nelson

This new documentary film by a local film maker, captures the gay and lesbian experience of starting a family

The sound of a zipper opens the film, letting us into the tent where Amy asks Jane, “So...?” Jane answers with a resounding, “Yes!” and we are instantly brought along on this same-sex couple’s journey to having a child.

Less than two years later, Bohigian, a filmmaker and educator, and her partner, Jane, from Nelson, British Columbia, bring their new children, Franny and Theo, home on Valentine’s Day and start their new life as parents of toddler twins.

“The experience was so heart-wrenching and amazing all at once,” says Bohigian, “that is was impossible not to document pieces of our experi-ence as it was happening.”

One such piece includes confront-ing the Christian Fundamentalist fos-ter parents who express fear that the children they’ve cared for since birth will, “grow up to be gay” with parents

who are “going to hell for their sins.” “Living together for two weeks was required to help transition the kid’s from their home to ours, so you can imagine the challenges and opportu-nities that presented for all of us to transcend our differences.”

Bohigian’s experiences inspired her to connect with four other same-sex couple’s throughout the province with the purpose to tell their stories of starting a family.

With funding from the Victoria Foundation, Bohigian was able to complete an hour-long documentary that brings us into the trying and tender moments each couple experi-enced throughout the adoption pro-cess.

Katherine Pettit’s, Dancing with the Moon, will open the night. The film follows her through the chal-lenges of conceiving her daughter and features the original music of Adham Shaikh. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling the box office at 250 352-6363 or going online:

http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca/

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Arts&Entertainment

Upon Reflection is a collaborative exhibition by three artists.Sarah Alford, Jennifer Bowes, and Dee Gibson create works that examine the patterns and details of our natural sur-roundings using everyday materials such as hot glue, baking parchment, butchers cord, and staples. Through their labour-intensive, process-driven, and site-responsive practice, they create a space for contem-plating and re-imagining what it means to know the world.

This will be the first exhibition for the three art-ists who are also long-time friends. Although living in different provinces, they

Upon Reflection exhibit by three artistsOpening Reception and Artist Talk will take place on Friday, September 2 at 7p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre. The exhibit continues until September 24. Gallery hours will be 1-5 p.m., Wednesday to Saturday.

communicate online and offer feedback to each other on an ongoing basis.

On exhibiting in Nelson for the first time, Sarah Alford said, “Nelson is a wonder-ful city with a dynamic art scene. There are world-class artists living here and we wanted to be a part of this vibrant culture.” The sugges-tion to exhibit at Oxygen came from none other than Bill Metcalfe, a well-known name in the Nelson arts community as well as Sarah Alford’s uncle.

To find out more about the artists, visit Oxygen’s website at www.oxygenart-centre.org. This exhibition is free and open to the pub-lic.

What to wear? Do clothes make (or break) the person? This exhibit fea-tures men’s, women’s and children’s garments from the Touchstones Nelson permanent collection. The design, functionality, and manufacturing of clothing will be examined in rela-tion to gender roles, labor requirements, social classes, and cultural values from the

turn of the twentieth cen-tury until the late 1960s.

Focusing on the dif-ferences between clothing worn during the day and the evening, this exhibit will explore how changes in past fashions have affected the development of designs and consumption of clothes today. Guest curated by Katherine van der Veen.

Exibition: Night or Day? What to wearOpening Reception Friday Sept. 2, 7 to 9 p.m. Exhibition runs September 3 to November 20 at Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson

Local art duo heartlab (Anita Levesque and Bradley Smith) will be offering a hands-on collaborative art making workshop that will include a brief discussion about their work. Pairs of any kind are encouraged to attend (e.g. friends, siblings, couples), although any indi-vidual is welcome, and will be matched with a partner. Participants will playfully explore the creative dynam-ics between text and image,

and between one another as collaborators. No experi-ence is required and materi-als will be provided.

Participants are asked to register in advance to secure their seat, as there are only 12 spaces. The cost is $7 for non-members, $5 for members.

Please contact the front desk for more information: 250-352-9813.

Collaborative Art WorkshopThursday, Sept. 8, 7 to 9 p.m. at Touchstones

Image from Eaton’s of Canada catalogue from fall and winter 1947-1948. From the Permanent Collection of Touchstones Nelson.


theSurvey

MORE ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS SURVEY

IT would get me out of poverty, at least for a while. With buying a house and what not from it, the principle would be seri-ously knocked down, but it would still be enough to live off of for a good long while

I’D lock my house up, get in my car or truck and go for a long ride, like for the rest of my life.

IT would mean I wouldn’t have to spend any more time worrying about where to find it! It would also mean that I could follow playful ideas instead of just practical ones.

NO, it doesn’t buy hap-piness but it gives you the freedom to do the things you love & help out others

To take this weeks survey click here: www.surveymonkey.com/s/85DHV9Z

The deadline for submitting responses to these surveys is noon, Thursday September 8th. We will present the results of this week’s surveys in our next Update. If you have an idea for a survey question, please fill out our continuous sur-vey by clicking here:

Answers

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What did you do on your summer vacation?The first day of the school year children often have to write an essay entitled, “What did you do on your summer vacation.” This question brings a sense of joy, excitement and curiosity to the speaker and listener. It gives you a moment to reflect on the fading season and hope-fully brings a smile to your face to as we face our upcoming winter.We are curious how our community spent their valuable time while the “living is easy”.What did you do? What made your summer unique? What made your holidays memorable?

How would $1,000,000 affect your life?in need without having to worry about paying the bills

MY family and I would be able to do normal things that other people that have $$ can do, and that everyone should be able to do. For example, buy a home(each of us with our own room), a new car, get all our dental work done, pay for our health care needs, buy new clothes, visit our family back in Ontario, go on a vaca-tion, join sport clubs, take classes, have birthday par-ties, entertain guests(and make closer friends). make investments, send the kids to college....none of which we can afford to do right currently. Yes, I do believe $$ effects one’s ablity to

make and keep friends. Our culture makes judge-ments against low income and poor people and it is harder to socialize, espe-cailly for children.

I could become CEO of my charitable organiza-tion.

I am already happy; however, the money would certainly come in handy when I donate to causes I believe in.

AS a single parent of two teenagers I’m strug-gling to keep food in the fridge and gas in my ailing car. While I don’t actu-ally need a million dollars, an extra 1000 a month would increase the qual-ity of our lives. A million dollars would allow me to improve every aspect

of my life and the lives of my family and friends. Yes, money can buy hap-piness.

I’D buy a house and relax a bit more than now

I would not have to worry about paying for my medicines, rent, food...etc.

Does this question look familiar? We apologize to those who tried to answer it last week and found the link incorrect. Rest assured that this week's link is the correct one. So tell us how your summer went!


OpinionAs a fol-

low up to my previous col-umn, I want to take a brief look at some of our local c o m m u n i -ties, see how that ties in with the other fo re s t - r e l i -ant regions in B.C. and connect to the positive solu-

tions offered in the report. Although each community and region has its own response to difficulty, province-wide policy tends to affect us all similarly.

This report makes it clear that stewardship methods have deteriorated to such a point that research is under-resourced, tracking of forest inven-tory is not up to date and, although

desperately needed, reforestation is lacking in the wake of the mountain pine beetle attack. Care of the forests is being overlooked while more and more forests are simply seen as a source of profit. It was noted that the “results-based” system is not specific about what the term “results” might actually mean. The number of various activities taking place in B.C.’s forests without coordination or adequate sup-ports in terms of people and funding is also of significant concern.

The situation is clearly dire but solutions are offered. These focus on the need to enhance, not reduce, ser-vices including monitoring, enforce-ment, stewardship, forest manage-ment and reforestation. Management of watersheds needs to be locally-driven, tenure reform undertaken, and policy designed so as to encourage greater care and planning to increase the inherent value of our forests, as well as the industry’s financial viabil-ity. Change may involve incorporating some beneficial practices from the

past with new management methods for the well-being of our forests and for the benefit of all.

The report’s conclusion states, “A groundswell of alarm is emerg-ing about the health of B.C.’s forests, and the lack of public oversight in the woods. British Columbians – the own-ers of these incredibly valuable and precious forest resources – deserve better.” In my view, this groundswell is the result of the growing awareness of just what’s happening to this criti-cal public resource.

The final lines of B.C. Forests in Crisis call upon the provincial gov-ernment to implement its recommen-dations immediately. I support this call and ask you to consider doing the same. Our government must stop fostering the destruction of our wood-lands and instead, adopt a model of stewardship that allows our forests to return to being “the future for our kids”.

Alex Atamanenko, MP,(BC Southern Interior)

Crisis in the forest industry - Part II

Travis T. is Back!Time travel with us as we go back

to the early 90’s when Nelson and the West Kootenay was such a lazy place. Not much has changed, yet in a way everything has.

We were very fortunate to be able to have a relationship with Chris

Rohrmoser. He lived in Nelson for some years with his wife Robin. Chris was an animator and artist extraordi-naire. He made cartoons the old way, classically hand drawn, one drawing per frame. It was with a great deal of love that he created Travis T. and

it reflects the uniqueness of Nelson and the West Kootenay Life. We are fortunate to have 128 Travis T comic strips so that we can present 1 per week to you.

Sit back and enjoy Travis T. in the Kootenays, Wish You Were Here.


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

Fish Heads and FlowersFish Heads To the busi-

ness who overcharged me. It cost me $68. I then checked and found that a local store could have charged me $27. My stu-pidity. I won’t do that again.

Buyer beware.

Flowers To all the

beautiful weddings this summer. Now can you PLEASE take your signs down?

Everywhere a sign

Flowers To camp lead-ers who made the summer great for my kids.

happy parent

Promote discussion in your community. Share your opinion with your community, promote discussion, and induce growth. Submit your opin-ion. Please, not more than

300 words. The shorter the better.

For guidelines or any questions you are welcome to contact Nelson Becker at 250-354-3910.

Are you opinionated?

Dear Editor, Last Friday, August

26th, Baby Anaya celebrat-ed her second birthday with a party in Nelson’s Lakeside Park. Anaya is terminally ill with Krabbe Leukodystrophy and the community has been such an incredible support for the past two years that her parents decided to throw a public birthday party.

The event was wonder-ful. Approximately 100 people showed up to give

their support. There was lots of food (and cake) to go around.

The silent and live auc-tions raised approximately $4000. This money will help Anaya’s parents stay with her and take care of her.

Anaya will soon be travelling to Canuck place children’s hospice in Vancouver. Read about her journey at www.healinga-naya.com

Anaya’s Mama. Camara Cassin

Dear ReadersCongratulations, you are

now one of 3000 readers of the Express News Update.

This issue marks a mile-stone. It is 26 weeks since we started the Express News Update. What start-ed out as email reminders of local events has now blossomed into a full email newspaper with many of the same flavors as the Express Newspaper. We are very excited to continue to support the non-profit and events community.

Our purpose is to act as a media, which connects the people of our community with the hopes to motivate our readers into action.

We find that the email newspaper has some advan-tages over the print version.

The Pdf. version is word- searchable and many of the links within are clickable to provide you with further knowledge and connected-ness. Plus we are able to get a fairly accurate count of how many downloads are made each week.

Technically the Express Update is still in a beta form, not quite ready for primetime, yet we are get-ting closer every week. Please bear with us as we continue to progress. If you have any suggestions or ideas on ways for us to grow and become more relevant and easier to read, send us an email.

Thank you for your con-tinuous support,

The folks at the Express

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inMemory

Geoffrey John England passed away at his home in Nelson, BC at the age of 61. He leaves behind his mother Barbara England (nee Moody), sister Christine, his three sons James, Matthew and Ian and their mother, Marilyn (nee Race), his wife Sandra (nee Christou), and their three daughters Elizabeth, Mary and Barbara. He was predeceased by his father Arthur England.

Born in the English seaside resort of Cleethorpes on January 9th, 1950, Geoffrey was a lively lad who showed an early enthusiasm for reading, music and sport. With a strong sense of justice, good humour and affable character, Geoff went on to graduate with a Masters of Law from the London School of Economics in 1971, a Masters of Industrial Relations from Warwick University in 1972 and a Masters of Law from Dalhousie University in 1974.

Labour relations proved to be his calling and he dedicated his life’s work to furthering the cause of fairness in the workplace. After moving to Canada in 1973 he taught Labour Law at many schools including the Universities of Calgary, Lethbridge, Queens,

and Saskatchewan. As an arbitrator, educator, and academic writer he made a significant contribution to the field of labour law in Canada.

Geoff was a dedicated family man. Always a great source of entertainment, his love of history enabled him to weave fantastic stories from his imagination. His six children also enjoyed the excitement of camping expeditions and shared his passions for sport, books, and a good beer. He enjoyed many eclectic interests, spending hours playing guitar, learning languages, reading history... but above all, he was a loving husband and father.

The funeral took place on Thursday September 1st at the Thompson funeral home in Nelson, BC. It was Geoffrey’s wish that any donations be made to the Strathcona Society in support of soldiers and families of Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) tank regiment.

Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

Online condolences may be expressed at:

www.thompsonfs.ca

Geoffrey John England (1950-2011)


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Events Friday, September 2to Sunday, September 11

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stuffHappensThurs. Sept. 8Kiyo Elkuf and friends at the

Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.

Fri. Sept 9Sonny Rhodes and his band.

The Royal. 8p.m. As a sing-er and lap steel guitar player, Rhodes is a disciple of the Blues. Tickets $20 in advance available at www.liveattheroyal.com, Royal Espresso and Urban Legends / $25 at the door

All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill

Sat. Sept 10Sonny Rhodes and his band.

The Royal. 8p.m. As a sing-er and lap steel guitar player, Rhodes is a disciple of the Blues. Tickets $20 in advance available at www.liveattheroyal.com, Royal Espresso and Urban Legends / $25 at the door

Sun. Sept 11Royal Blues Jam. 4p.m. - 8p.m.

A weekly afternoon of Blues featuring Nelson’s blues players as hosted by Craig Atkins

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Fri. Sept. 2House ‘n’ Home with Joel

West. The Royal. 9 p.m. - “Sunglasses at Night” DJs Joel West, Craig Mullin and Braden Early are the guys in shades...don’t be afraid. $50 will be awarded at 11 p.m. to the crazi-est, wackiest, biggest, c oolest shades in the room! $10 at the door

Sat. Sept. 3Kootenay Pride Drag Show. The

Royal. More info coming soon. Sun. Sept. 4Royal Blues Jam. 4p.m. - 8p.m.

A weekly afternoon of Blues featuring Nelson’s blues players as hosted by Craig Atkins

Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.

Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 9p.m.

Mon. Sept 5Sarah & Rich at the Library

Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m.Tues. Sept 6Magic Bus with DJ Sturdy.

The Royal. 10p.m. Live local electronic music every Tuesday and no cover!

The Jones Brothers Jam Band. Finleys. 8p.m. Come down and enjoy some great music or bring along your instrument and join in.

Cliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. The Library Lounge

Wed. Sept 7Paul Landsberg at the Library

Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.Variety Shows with Estevan

and Tracey Lynn. The Royal. 8:30p.m. Take your turn in the spotlight or enjoy the talented folk that do.

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Events Friday, September 2to Sunday, September 11

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LOST CREEK ESTATES! 2-3. acre parcels on the P.O. River w/240ff.-574ff., $139,500 and up Turn Key! 75FF PO. River w/ Mobile & shop, dock #23810 $174,500 The Blue Gables Inne on the Water! Classic Farm on the P.O. River with 114 ff #24267 $229,500 Two Homes! 3bd/2ba Triple-Wide, Guest house, shop 137ft. ff P.O. River #18140 $199,900 Grass to Waters Edge! 105 ff P. O. River, 2bd,1ba MFH, shop, dock #23657 $249,500 243 FF Pend Oreille River! 2 bd2 ba MFH,shop,dock #23988 $289,900 Comfort On the Water! 4 bd 2 ba Home, shop dock , 100 ff. PO River #23945 $424,500 Log Home on the River! 3bd 2ba, 2 shops, dock,227 ff PO River! #24046 $479,500 362 ff PO River! Log Home 2bd 2ba on 6 wooded acres. Shop,dock #24136 $499,500 Custom Split Level on the Water! 3 bd 3 ba,shop,dock 120 ff PO River,1.2 ac #23917 $499,950 Craftmans Home w/Daylight Basement on the Water! 4+ Bd 3 1/2 ba,shop 2.5ac 249ff PO River Seller is Wa St Broker) #23315 $525,000 1350+ Feet Frontage on the P.O. River! 26+ acre,4 bd 3 ba Owners are WA State License Brokers .#21936 $569,500 Daylight Rancher on the River! 4 bd 3 ba, shop,dock,4+ ac , 670ff on the P.O. River #23870 $649,500

Century 21 Kelly Davis Inc. Office: 509-684-2121 Gary Grant / Waterfront Specialist 509-671-1251 [email protected] www.newwaterfront.com

Please visit: www.newwaterfront.com

Sat. Sept. 3Cottonwood Market 9:30a.m.

at Cottonwood Falls Park. Sun. Sept. 4RC Electric Buggy and

truggy dirt track racing, at 6 mile North Shore, 11a.m. [email protected]

Tues. Sept. 6Corazon Auditions 3p.m. to

9p.m. at the Nelson United Church. Love to sing? Age 13-23? Director Allison

Girvan will be holding audi-tions for the Corazon Vocal Ensemble. For audition instruc-tions and an appointment, email [email protected]. For more information about Corazon, call 352-7670.

Wed. Sept. 7Downtown Baker Street

Farmers Market. 9:30 to 3. Come down to ejoy the last ciouple of weeks to buy local crafts and produce aswell as enjoy great local entertainment.

Thurs. Sept 8Collaborative Art Workshop

with heartlab at Touchstones Nelson. 7-9p.m. Materials will be provided. $5 for members, $7 for non-members.

Fri. Sept. 9Lights Out. Re-lit Lamps

(collection of earth friendly lamps by ShadesofNature) will be lighting up the tables outside at the John Ward Cafe 5:30p.m.-8p.m. The lamps will be

new stock as the others all sold. This is the last night of Artwalk.

Sun. Sept. 1124th Annual West Kootenay

Toy Run. 8a.m. at the Castlegar Complex. Registration and Pancake Breakfast. Registration is $10 or a new unwrapped toy. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information email [email protected], visit www.wktra.ca or call 365-7371

Bear Smart Tip: Electric fences are an effec-tive way to prevent bears from raiding gardens, orchards, beehives, chicken coops and livestock. Get Bear Smart info: [email protected] 250-359-6611 www.bearsmart.com


ongoing events

Events Friday, September 2to Sunday, September 11stuffHappens

WednesdaysDowntown Nelson Local

Market. 400 block of Baker St. 9:30a.m. - 3p.m.

Yoga in the Park, Kokanee Visitors’ Centre 11 a.m. – noon. Sharlene Bund. 250-354-1909

Nelson Women’s Centre Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916

Kids Art in the Park, Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Naturalist Program, Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 7:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. 250-354-1909

Darts at the Nelson Legion. 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727

ThursdaysFitness in the Park, Kokanee

Visitors’ Centre. 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. 250-354-1909

Nelson Women’s Centre. Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916

Jerry’s Rangers Childrens program. Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 10a.m. – 11a.m. 250-354-1909

Toastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communica-tion and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www.toastmasters.ca

Kids Art in the Park, Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 1p.m. – 3p.m.

Acupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-505-7248

Naturalist Program, Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 7:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. 250-354-1909

FridaysStories in the Park with

Richard Rowberry. Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 7:30p.m. - 8:30. 250-354-1909

Yoga in the Park, Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 8a.m. – 9a.m. Sharlene Bund. 250-354-1909

Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362

SaturdaysCottonwood Market 9:30a.m.

at Cottonwood Falls ParkNaturalist Program, Kokanee

Visitors’ Centre. 7:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. 250-354-1909

Colin Payne Nature Photography Workshop. Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 19:30p.m. – 5p.m. Explore many of the features of your camera. Sign up for class by calling KVC, 825-4723

Touchstones Nelson is offering extra free guided tours of the Permanent Museum with paid admission. July 16 - Aug. 20. Helen Miles 250-352-9813

Yoga in the Park, Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 8a.m. – 9a.m. Sharlene Bund. 250-354-1909

Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727

The Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936

SundaysKids matinee. Kokanee

Visitors’ Centre. Classic kids movies. 5:30 - 6:30. 250-354-1909

Movies in the Park. Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 7:30p.m. - 9p.m. Weekly family movies from nature films to old clas-sics. 250-354-1909

RC Electric Buggy and truggy dirt track racing, at 6 mile North Shore, 11a.m. [email protected]

Fitness in the Park, Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 8:30a.m. – 9:45a.m. 250-354-1909

St. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 21 Silica St. 250-354-3308

A Hike in the Woods. Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 10a.m. – 11a.m. 250-354-1909

Cribbage at the Legion bever-age room, 19:45p.m. 250-352-7727

Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. All are welcome. 250-352-2515

Quaker Meetings at 723 Ward St. Upstairs. 10a.m. 250-354-3859. Everyone welcome

Texas Hold’em Poker at the Nelson Legion. 19p.m. Last Sunday of every month. 250-352-7727

MondaysNaturalist Program, Kokanee

Visitors’ Centre. 7:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. 250-354-1909

Pool Table Nights, Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill

La Leche League (breast-feeding information and sup-port). 3rd Monday of each month, except July/August. 10 - 11:30 a.m. 319 Silica St. 250-352-3583

Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892

Drum Circle! Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. 6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. 3374 South Slocan Village Rd. Old Church Hall. Beginners welcome. Joel 250-226-0068

Yoga in the Park, Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 11a.m.– noon. Sharlene Bund. 250-354-1909

TuesdaysFitness in the Park, Kokanee

Visitors’ Centre. 8:30a.m. – 9:45a.m. 250-354-1909

Jerry’s Rangers Childrens program. Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 10a.m. – 11a.m. 250-354-1909

Breast Cancer Support Group. Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake St. Noon on every 4th Tuesday. Alice 250-352-6223 or Nadine 250-359-7777

Kids Crafts with Romany. Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 7:30p.m. - 8:30. 250-354-1909

Kids Art in the Park, Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 1p.m. – 3p.m.

Acupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic, 1:30p.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-505-7248

Nelson Women’s Centre drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916

Science in the Park. Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 7:30p.m. - 8:30. 250-354-1909


theClassifiedsANNOUNCEMENTS

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTIC FALL Programs! Learn to dance with ribbons, hoops, balls scarves and more! Starting September 12th in Nelson & Balfour. programs for girls ages 5 & up and women. Contact Rhythmic Dimensions 250-505-1812, [email protected] DOWNTOWN. STRAWBALE cottage for single individual. Clean and bright. 1 acre. $580 per month. 250-226-7801

ART

CAN YOU HELP me get my art framed? example: http://maryevergreen.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d3abgpt 250-551-2367 message or [email protected]/

BIKES

2 1983 HONDA PA50 mopeds. Asking $650 each, keen to sell both. Call 306-314-07522006-250CC HJC MOTO-CROSS/DIRT Bike. 500km on Engine. Titanium Forks, fast. $1700 OBO. Call Mike: 250-352-1957 or 250-354-7378 [email protected]/

PARTS/OTHER

215 60R15 ARCTIC claw winter tires. Virtually new. $550 set of 4. Call Andrea 250-352-2025

AUTOMOTIVE-TRUCKS/SUVS/VANS

2007 FORD F150 XLT 4x4 138,000 km very good shape, well maintained, towing pkg, $14,300 obo 250-365-77632000 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4. Well-maintained, comes with studded winters used one

season, 250,000Km, $8000. 250-354-352993T100 FOR PARTS? All good except head gasket. Cool fender flares, canopy,airflow tailgate. Nick 250-352-5555

BOATS

CANOE SPORTSPAL 10FT. Oars and oar locks, seats ,anchor rope cleats, outboard motor mount, foam lined, mast mount. Aircraft aluminum, total weight 32lbs. perfect fishing craft. $1000 new, sell $400.00 Call Rocky 250-352-0381

CHILD CARE

ECOKIDS DAYCARE HAS one spot for a wee child 1-3yrs old. Call Trishy 250-354-1490

CHILDREN

FRONT & REAR facing car seat, 3yrs old, cushy, cup & snack holders. $50 Call Andrea 250-352-2025

COMPUTERS

NEW PC 3.0GHZ 4.g ram 300. [email protected] 250-352- 3305

HOME & GARDEN

WINDOWS: WHITE, VINYL, like new, 3 years old. 250-352-9133

LOST & FOUND

LOST: BLUE AND beige backpack top containing toiletries near Safeway. Please return to 250-352-1190.LOST BLACK MANX (no tail), short-haired, white in ears, July 30 at 5250 Callbeck Road, off Hwy 6. 250-352-0940 or email [email protected]

MISC. FOR SALE

1 STUDENT DESK with drawers 24 X 45 asking $65.00 Bel satellite system $75.00 Ph. Ken 250-352-0136

COMPUTERS FOR SALE, $30-$150, XP/Windows7 systems, email me for specs/prices, Jordan, Castlegar, 250-608-3548, [email protected] BLUE IPODS great shape 50$ or best offer 250-921-8124

MISC. WANTED

WANTED WHITEWATER CANOEING gear. Canoe, spray deck, barrels, anything to do with whitewater canoeing. 250-352-6926CASH FOR OLDER, new, dead, unused computers, laptops & parts (all post-2003) Jordan, Castlegar, 250-608-3548WILL PAY FOR wood/insulation/plywood/scraps for building project. Can take down old structures for you. 250-551-4169

MUSIC & DANCE

PEAVEY BANDIT W celestian speaker $150, Peavey 212 cab $100. 250-226-7897BACH STUDENT TRUMPET 150$ 250-354-1340SQUARE DANCE SESSIONS 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and/or Thursdays September - December Phone Bob 250-352-6317 for details

PETS & LIVESTOCK

NEUTERED CALICO RABBIT w/ cage. Litter-trained, friendly w/ cage. $240 OBO. 250-304-8492

REAL ESTATE

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE ñ 1981, 14 X 70, 12 x 20 Addition, 3 Bedrooms, #12 ñ 217 Zacks Rd, can be moved, $35,000 OBO, 250-265-99301 BEDROOM HOUSE for sale in Procter. Updated plumbing. New deck. Recently renovated kitchen and bath. 250-551-0322/250-505-9511

BEAUTIFUL HOME ON Lower Six Mile Road includes mortgage helper suite. 250 825-4181 [email protected] http://2769lowersixmilerd.wordpress.com

RENTALS

1 BEDROOM + Den @ Silver Bay Condo (November) $1200 (incl. heat & water). Contact [email protected]. One Pet okay.NELSON 3 BED 1 bath at end of View St. $1250+Util. ns, pet ok. 250-428-7789BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM Blewett home, 1.5 bathrooms, washer/dryer/dishwasher/woodstove. Pets negotiable. $1250/month plus utilities. 250-226-7050 [email protected] 1, 3BDR main floor of house, lower Fairview, garden, storage, wd, ns/np $900/mo 250-505-5415

RENTALS WANTED

MAMA AND TWO kids seek housesitting gig or short-term rental (October to May), 250-551-3516MARRIED COUPLE IN 30's looking for long term rental in New Denver area. 250-358 7262SPORTS EQUIPMENT

BROWNING COMPOUND BOW with Case. $150. 250-399-4890

ROSSIGNOL BANDIT SKIS, touring bindings, new skins, collapsible poles, boots woman, all like new,300$. cell: 250-509-0031

TRADE/SWAP

TRADE: SONY CYBER SHOT camera, 4x opt zoom,12.1 mp, red. 250-921-8124


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