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building community since 1988 Friday August 5, 2011 Vol. 1, No. 22
Flightfest 2011
Saturday, August 6
The Nelson Pilots Association will be hosting the annual Nelson BC Flightfest and Airport Appreciation Day on Saturday August 6,
2011. This aviation event attracts both locals and folks flying in from across BC, Alberta, the US and beyond. Nelson’s Municipal
Airport will be buzzing with activity for young and old as well as pilots and non pilots.
Featured will be several renowned Canadian airshow performers such as Bill Carter, John Mrazek, Paul Hajduk. Also making an
appearance will be the Canadian Military with two aircraft doing flying displays as well as on static display all day Saturday.
Support general aviation and the airports that serve us so well by planning to be part of this grass roots aviation tradition. For
more information, visit www.nelsonpilots.ca
For up to the minute weather, visit The ExpressUpdate weather site: http://nelsonbc.westerncawx.com
IN THIS ISSUE
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Express Films Fun & Games Special Events
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Ongoing events
Community News Extreme Coupons
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Page 7,8 Page 11 Classified listings
Survey Question & Music events and Page 15
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ExpressNews &
Presents...
The Chorus - Les Choristes
Lakeside Park, Sun. Aug. 7, 8:00 p.m. FREE
Come join The Chorus,
us for a (French with
feature film English Sub-
presentation titles) is a 2004
in the park. drama film.
A story about
The show-
a boy’s inner
ing will be transformations
on a 12 foot that lead to the
screen with discovery of his
stereo sound musical talents.
set up. Rated PG-13
For more information please contact the Express news at 250-354-3910

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Staff of Nelson & District Credit Union present Lilith Swetland, project administrator and Diane Ermacora, president of the Circle
of Habondia Lending Society, $2500 on behalf of their credit union members. The money will help fund a portion of Habondia’s
Community WISH Project asset building program. The 2-year WISH project is the first financial literacy and asset building program
for low income women in the Nelson area. Contact information: habondiaco@gmail.com or visit www.habondia.kics.bc.ca
CBT dollars put resources in the hands
of communities so they can Submit your young kids to trained pro-
fessionals, I think there are
for youth enhance local opportunities
and meet local youth pri-
Ideas for many people here that have
great ideas to share, so I’m
Columbia Basin Trust has
a new program to support
orities in their regions,” said
Garry Merkel, CBT Chair,
CHANGE. It is hoping this contest will give
them that opportunity.”
youth in Basin communi-
ties. Community Directed
Board of Directors. Merkel a contest! Displays can be polished
went on to say, “Youth are Do you have a good idea to and computer generated, or
Youth Funds (CDYF) will the future of the Basin and address climate change that as simple as handwritten
be piloted in six communi- as such are an important just needs a little money? text and drawings taped to
ties and their surrounding area for CBT to be investing Or maybe a favourite relat- the wall. All ages are wel-
areas this fall. CDYF tar- funds.” ed non-profit organization come to enter,
gets youth ages 12-19 and Guidelines and applica- that you’d like to promote? Register in person at the
will provide each area with tions will be available in Then check out the “Ideas gallery by Wed, Aug 24,
$100,000 over four years to the fall, but those wanting for Change” all ages contest, 5pm (late entries may be
increase activities, oppor- to better understand the being held at Touchstones accommodated, space and
tunities and services for program are encouraged to Nelson: Museum of Art time permitting)
youth. The program will be call Wayne Lundeberg at and History located at 502 The Change exhibit will
available to the remainder 1.250.304.1625 or email Vernon St. open the evening of Friday,
of the Basin over the next cdyf@cbt.org with “sub- “Small actions add up,” says September 2, from 7-9pm,
two years. scribe to CDYF info” in the curator Rod Taylor, “and and run to November 20,
“The intent of Community subject line to receive pro- sometimes the best solu- 2011. For information call
Directed Youth Funds is to gram updates. -submitted tions are the simplest. From 352.9813.

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Columbia Basin Culture Tour – August 13 &14, 2011
Taking place Friday and Saturday, August 13 and 14 from
10a.m. - 5p.m,, the Columbia Basin Culture Tour allows
you to explore artists’ studios, museums, art galleries and
heritage sites during this free, self-guided event.
You can travel to studios and archives that aren’t normally
open, see demonstrations, new exhibitions and collections
or meet people behind the scenes. To participate in the
tour, simply grab a map, your Culture Tour Directory and
go!
Tour brochures are available at tourist information centres
and participating venues. Visit the website at www.cbcul-
turetour.com to view full artist/venue profiles for further
PHOTO: JEREMY ADDINGTON
details on each location’s activities or register to receive a Talented, full-time potter Lisa Martin is located in Beasley, working from
tour brochure in the mail. For further information, call the her pottery studio at home produces mostly functional and vibrantly
CKCA at 1-250-505-5505 or toll free at 1-877-505-7355. glazed wheel thrown porcelain pottery and sculptural vessels.
St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral Church Tour
During this year’s Columbia Basin Cultural Tour dis-
cover one of Nelson’s Heritage jewels and enjoy the “A
Cathedral Whispers” presentation on the magnificent
memorial stained glass windows at St.Saviour’s Anglican
Church.
The Church, located at the corner of Silica and Ward
Streets, will be open Saturday August 13 from 11am to
5pm and Sunday August 14 from 1 pm till 5pm as part of
the Tour. In addition to this; at 2 pm each day Local history
researcher, Greg Scott, will give a half-hour presentation
highlighting the people and history of the 16 memorial
stained glass windows and some of the memorial plaques
in the Church.
St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral is a by-law designated Heritage
Church built in 1898 and rebuilt in 1929 after a disastrous
fire. It is an excellent example of Gothic Perpendicular
church architecture and its impressive size and detailing
make the building a stand-out among much smaller, and
very simply detailed Protestant churches. The Church is
also open for self-guided tours 11 am to 3 pm Monday to
Saturday inclusive, during the months of July and August.
In addition to half-timbered and carved wood architectural highlights, Admission is free to the daily tours, though donations
the Church contains 16 memorial stained glass windows, including the are accepted and books detailing the church’s history are
remarkable Good Shepherd window, as well as numerous memorial available. The Church is also open Sundays for regular
plaques and furniture. service at 10:30 am.

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CommunityNews
Ankors holds Art Slam The only rules are the The competition is from
ANKORS (West theme and prop (as given August 19th to 22nd,
Kootenay Boundary at the kick-off meeting) with a Showcase event
AIDS Network, Outreach must be present in the at 7pm, Friday August
and Support Society) is final product, and the 26th at the Prestige
holding Nelson’s first deadline is absolute. Lakeside Resort. The
ever 72 Hour Art Slam 100% of the money Showcase will include a
as a major fundraiser this raised from the event wine & cheese reception
summer! An art slam is goes to supporting indi- and an art silent auction.
an art competition with viduals affected by HIV/ Tickets are $10-20 slid-
a twist. AIDS, such as subsidiz- ing scale and available
Teams or individuals ing health care costs. at ANKORS (101 Baker
will have 72 hours to However, this event also Street Nelson).
create and submit an aims to join the com- Contact Carmen or
original piece of art- munity together through Brahm at ANKORS
work. Participants can art. By keeping the at 505.5506, aids-
submit a film, poetry, event parameters open, walk@ankors.bc.ca, photo: Pheonix Olivia makeup by Corsini Walker
theatre, song, painting,
sculpture, dance—any
we hope to draw all dif-
ferent genres of art and
or ankors.ca for more
information and to reg-
New resident at Oxygen
type of artist expression. artists. ister. Mutya Macatumpag is a multi-disci-
plinary and independent dance artist,
actress, vocalist, choreographer and
KSA Faculty It will also explore the traditions
behind each artist’s practice and how
visual artist. She is also an instructor
of a dance fusion called “Free Form
Exhibition in they transform the traditional into the
contemporary.
Footwork”.
In 2010 Mutya was seen hitting the
Grand Forks The artists share their relationship to stages in Montreal, Quebec, perform-
ing vocals with artist Clara Furey
The next exhibition at Gallery 2 cel- materials, tools and techniques, as
at the Musee d’art contemporain de
ebrates contemporary craft and art well as the collaborative relationship Montreal, and solo dance performanc-
created by 24 artists who teach and that develops between mentor and es at the Perverse Cite Festival and
work at the Kootenay School of the student. the Montreal International Woman’s
Arts at Selkirk College in Nelson. This exhibition entitled, Connections Conference.
The Faculty and staff have dedicat- Materialized, will open with a recep- This Summer Mutya will be fulfilling
ed this exhibition to a former col- a one month residency in Nelson, BC
tion on Saturday, August 13, from1-
league and friend Tom Lynn. Tom was with Oxygen Arts Centre, where she
3pm, with an opportunity for the pub- will be teaching dance and developing
involved in the early developmental
lic to meet the artists and learn about and presenting a collaborative work
stages of the school and was instru-
their diverse disciplines. with partner, visual artist and writer
mental in the establishment of the Monica Hepburn.
school’s Metal Program. The exhibition will run until October
9, 2011. Gallery 2 is located at 524 Mutya Macatumpag and Monica
This important exhibition reveals the Hepburn will be collaborating on
diversity of ideas and materials found Central Avenue and is open from exciting work during their August
in the work of these art educators and Monday to Sunday, 9am-5pm dur- residency at Oxygen. They will also
the quality of art and craft produced ing August and Monday to Saturday, be offering workshops for youth and
and taught in the West Kootenay. 10am-4pm during September. adults.

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An Evening with Wiñay Taki Ayllu
SelfDesign High, 2nd Floor, Dressed in traditional Andean cos- sal interconnection, reciprocity, and
Canadian Legion tume, we will be greeted with Pututus respect for all life. This will be fol-
- conch shells, followed by an intro- lowed by a slideshow on Kusi Kawsay
402 Victoria Street, Nelson BC duction to the group. Wiñay Taki (“Happy Life”), a Waldorf-inspired
Saturday, August 13th at 7 pm. will share the teachings of the Andean school based on traditional Andean
Welcome the members of Wiñay Taki Calendar portrayed in traditional culture. The evening will end with
Ayllu, visiting the Kootenays this music featuring flutes and drums. dance & celebration. $10 at the door.
summer from the village of Pisac, in Wiñay Taki will also show a video on Contact 250-352-0818 for more infor-
the Sacred Valley of Peru. Kawsay Raymi, celebrating univer- mation
Mighty Popo with Papa Roots and Kirby
Saturday, August 13th - of one of Canada’s great- charm, wit, resilience and,
The Royal, 9pm est rising stars. yes, joie de vivre.
The highly talented Juno Recent history has made This is a unique oppor-
winner is bringing his Rwanda and Burundi a tunity to see one of the
African rhythm & roots kind of shorthand for vio- world’s finest performers
band to the Kootenay’s lence, chaos and geno- in a small club. Opening
for a very special perfor- cide. One might think that the show will be Kirby, a
mance. all music, dance, laughter, talented, upbeat and con-
civility and joie de vivre tagious singer-songwriter
You could say that in those countries had dis-
the Mighty Popo is a and DJ Papa Roots and
appeared into a vortex of
Rwandan/Burundian refu- his blend of funky, world
despair. Popo – a Rwandan
gee/survivor whose music born in a Burundian refu- rhythms.
is steeped in African tradi- gee community – is evi- Tickets $15 available at
tion, but you’d hardly be dence to the contrary. He www.liveattheroyal.com -
getting at the whole story is a person of enormous and Royal Espresso .

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theSurvey
The Kootenay Express Update Non-Scientific Survey Question
This week’s survey is about composting
Results of the survey will be used by Earth Matters Compost Education Project to better understand Nelson and
area residents’ composting habits. The Earth Matters Compost Education Project is designed to promote the value
and importance of backyard/indoor composting as a way to significantly reduce the amount of organic waste reaching
overfull landfill sites. In order to have the most beneficial programming possible, Earth Matters needs the commu-
nity’s input, which will be used to guide composting education programming decisions. Thank you for participating
in our survey!
http://surveymonkey.com/s/RDNLM7N
Earth Matters has plenty of compost education materials and upcoming workshops around the community. To find
out more or become a volunteer, drop by the Earth Matters ECO Centre at 563 Ward St., call the compost hotline at
250 352 2513, or find our booth at the Wednesday and Saturday Markets.
THE ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS SURVEY
See comments next page

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Sunday, August 14,, Lakeside Park
The EXPRESS and the EcoSociety present:
A special night under the stars, co-sponsored by the ExpressNewsUpdate and the West Kootenay
EcoSociety. Plans are still being developed. Look forward to a special evening. Watch this space for
more information.As part of its mission to protect the environment and create a just and sustainable commu-
nity, West Kootenay EcoSociety invites you to an environmentally-themed movie at Lakeside Park on August
14 at 800pm. The movie (title TBA) will be free, fun. and family-friendly, in keeping with EcoSociety’s
inclusive and community-based approach to sustainability. Come join us for a great night in the Park.
theSurvey
Your survey comments - Do you drink tap water?
It is filtered through a home system so is clean. i understand it’s safe
In spite of all the “hoopla” I think we have safe drinking However, a person with a compromised immune system
water. I prefer not to consume chlorine so filter my water. may want to take extra precautions.
We have a well at 140 feet deep in the Slocan Valley...it’s Brita filter. Since travelling to SE Asia and Africa I feel our
great! tap water is amazing and we are extremely fortunate! Also:
chlorean. I’m not sure about how it affects my body. I wish my neighbours would stop watering their driveways
with such a precious resource. Bring on the water meter!
don’t want to ingest chlorine or other people’s prescription
drugs I boil tap water and cool it, and it doesn’t taste like chlo-
rine. I also get spring water from a friend’s rural place
It is safe, clean, inexpensive and does not come in plastic weekly which is mostly what i drink.
bottles.
The City of Nelson has always had good quality water.
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11. stuffHappens
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Events Friday, August 5
to Sunday, August 14
Got an event you want everyone to know about? Submit your Event Listing at: http://www.expressnews.ca
live music
Papa Roots and his blend of
Bogl will finish the night Sat. Aug. 13 funky, world rhythms.
Fri. Aug. 5. with some Bass Swagger, Mighty Popo with Papa Sun. Aug. 14
Lazy Poker Blues Band. and Dub Step Goodness. Roots and Kirby. The Royal.
The Royal. 9:30p.m. Tickets
$10 at the door. Unique twist
The Jones Brothers Jam Sudoku Classic- 8p.m. ABlues Jam. 4p.m.
Royal
9p.m. Tickets $15 available
at www.liveattheroyal.com
weekly afternoon
Band. Finleys. 8p.m. Come of Blues featuring Nelson’s
of blues and funk down and enjoy some great and Royal Espresso. Juno blues players as hosted by
Shambhala, Canada’s music or bring along your award winning African rhythm Craig
premiere Electronic Music instrument and join in. & roots band. Opening the
Festival. Music and entertain- show will be Kirby, a talent-
Cliff Maddix and friends ed, singer-songwriter and DJ
ment all weekend long. for 6p.m. The Librar y Lounge
more info visit www.shamb-
halamusicfestival.com. This
is a sold out event
Wed. Aug. 10
Royal Soul Recovery Sudoku
Sat. Aug. 6 The Royal. 9:30p.m. fea-
turing Trotter, Neighbour vs
Shambhala, Canada’s DJ Soup, Wax Romeo and 6 5 2 3
premiere Electronic Music Funk the System. This will
Festival. See Aug 5. be a great night on the 2 7 3 4 6 9
Sun. Aug. 7 dancefloor! Tickets $10
Shambhala, Canada’s availbale at www.liveatthe-
royal.com.
5 8 7 9 6 2
premiere Electronic Music
Festival. See Aug 5. Ganga Giri & Adham
Shaikh - The Spirit Bar 4 7
Royal Blues Jam. 4p.m.
- 8p.m. A weekly afternoon Paul Landsberg at the
of Blues featuring Nelson’s Librar y Lounge. 6p.m. to 6 5 8 3
blues players as hosted by 10p.m.
Craig Atkins Thurs. Aug. 11 9 7 4
Nikko at the Hume Library Wax Mannequin with
Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Almanak. The Royal. 1 2 5
Atkins 9p.m. Tickets $10 avail-
Nikko at the Hume Library able at www.liveattheroyal.
com, Eddy Music and Royal
2 3
Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
Espresso. This intensely
Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar sincere ar tist is known 7 4 3 5
and Grill. 9p.m. for his thought provoking, TO WIN : every row, column and 3 by 3 square must each
Mon. Aug. 8 extravagant live Rock per- contain the digits 1 to 9.
formances. Opening set by Solution on page 13
Sarah & Rich at the Library Nelson’s own Almanak!
Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m.
Kiyo Elkuf and friends at
Tues. Aug 9 the Librar y Lounge. 6p.m.
Soulfull Recovery Feat. to 10p.m.
Russ Liquid, Bogl, Honey 6 5 2 3
Larochelle & Erica Dee. The
Fri. Aug. 12 Print me and hang me
All Request DJ. Finley’s
2 7 3on your fridge! 9
Royal. 10p.m. Tickets $10
available at www.liveattheroy- Irish Bar and Grill 4 6
al.com and at the door. Live Deekline - The Spirit Bar
spontaneous soul. Russ and 5 8 7 9 6 2
4 7

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stuffHappens
special events
Fri. Aug. 5 Touchstones Nelson Thurs. Aug 11
Sun. Aug. 7
Shambhala, Canada’s is offering extra free guid- Kristy Gordon, will be
Movie in the Park . ed tours of the Permanent teaching a three day por-
premiere Electronic Music Lakeside Park. Expressnews
Festival. Music and entertain- Museum with paid admis- trait painting workshop in
and the AFKO are proud sion. July 16th to Aug. 20th. Nelson. Space permitting.
ment all weekend long. for to present the movie: Les
more info visit www.shamb- Helen Miles 250-352-9813 beverleybobshe@yahoo.ca.
Choristes (The Chorus)
halamusicfestival.com. This original French version with Wed. Aug. 10 Sat. Aug. 13
is a sold out event English subtitles. 8p.m. No Crafternoon. The Nelson Cottonwood Market
Sat. Aug. 6 charge. Municipal Library. Make 9:30a.m. at Cottonwood
Cottonwood Market RC Electric Buggy and Zines and handmade stick- Falls Park.
9:30a.m. at Cottonwood truggy dirt track racing, at ers with Laurryn. (Zines are Touchstones Nelson
Falls Park. 6 mile North Shore, 11a.m. Do it yourself magazines is offering extra free guid-
jdnelsonrc@gmail.com made with magazine collage, ed tours of the Permanent
Touchstones Nelson your own words and ideas,
is offering extra free guid- Mon. Aug. 8 Museum with paid admis-
clippings and photos.) A zine sion. July 16th to Aug. 20th.
ed tours of the Permanent Cottonwood Market is done as a labor of love,
Museum with paid admis- Helen Miles 250-352-9813
9:30a.m. at Cottonwood and so all levels of quality
sion. July 16th to Aug. 20th. Falls Park are acceptable and welcome. Sun. Aug. 14
Helen Miles 250-352-9813 Contact 250-352-8259. For Movie in the Park .
more info. Lakeside Park. Expressnews
and the Ecosociety are proud
to present an evening of
Answers to music and film. 8p.m. No
Kootenay charge.
Crossword RC Electric Buggy and
truggy dirt track racing, at
6 mile North Shore, 11a.m.
jdnelsonrc@gmail.com
see puzzle on page 8
In the rare case of an attack, pepper spray must
be sprayed directly into the bear’s nose or eyes.
Applied on clothing, your tent or the ground, it can
actually attract bears.
www.bearsmart.com
Bear Smart Hotline: 250 359-6611

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ongoing events
Wednesdays Fridays Movies in the Park. Heritage Harmony
Downtown Nelson Local Stories in the Park with Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. Barbershop Chorus.
Market. 400 block of Baker Richard Rowberry. Kokanee 7:30p.m. - 9p.m. Weekly fam- Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-
St. 9:30a.m. - 3p.m. Visitors’ Centre. 7:30p.m. - ily movies from nature films to 825-9694 or John 250-352-
8:30. 250-354-1909 6892
Yoga in the Park, Kokanee old classics. 250-354-1909
Visitors’ Centre 11 a.m. – Yoga in the Park, Kokanee Drum Circle! Every 1st and
noon. Sharlene Bund. 250- RC Electric Buggy and 3rd Monday of the month.
354-1909 Visitors’ Centre. 8a.m. – truggy dirt track racing, at
9a.m. Sharlene Bund. 250- 6 mile North Shore, 11a.m. 6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. 3374
Nelson Women’s Centre 354-1909 South Slocan Village Rd. Old
Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free jdnelsonrc@gmail.com Church Hall. Beginners wel-
clothing and food. 420 Mill Gender Outlaws, a support Fitness in the Park, come. Joel 250-226-0068
St. 250-352-9916 and social group for trans
and gender diverse folks. Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. Yoga in the Park, Kokanee
Kids Art in the Park, 8:30a.m. – 9:45a.m. 250- Visitors’ Centre. 11a.m.–
Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 1 250-354-5362
354-1909 noon. Sharlene Bund. 250-
p.m. – 3 p.m. Saturdays 354-1909
Naturalist Program, St. John’s Lutheran Church
Kokanee Visitors’ Centre.
Cottonwood Market 9:30a. Service. Everyone welcome Tuesdays
m. at Cottonwood Falls Park to 4p.m. worship. 21 Silica
7:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. 250- Fitness in the Park,
354-1909 Naturalist Program, St. 250-354-3308 Kokanee Visitors’ Centre.
Darts at the Nelson Legion. Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. A Hike in the Woods. 8:30a.m. – 9:45a.m. 250-
7:30p.m. 250-352-7727 7:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. 250- Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 354-1909
354-1909 10a.m. – 11a.m. 250-354-
Thursdays Jerry’s Rangers Childrens
Colin Payne Nature 1909 program. Kokanee Visitors’
Fitness in the Park, Photography Workshop. Centre. 10a.m. – 11a.m.
Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. Cribbage at the Legion
Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-354-1909
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. 250- 12:30p.m. – 5p.m. Explore 250-352-7727
354-1909 many of the features of your Breast Cancer Support
camera. Sign up for class by Ascension Lutheran Group. Community First
Nelson Women’s Centre. Health Co-op, 518 Lake St.
Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free calling KVC, 825-4723 Church Service 10:15a.m.
1805 Silverking Rd. All are Noon on every 4th Tuesday.
clothing and food. 420 Mill Touchstones Nelson welcome. 250-352-2515 Alice 250-352-6223 or
St. 250-352-9916 is offering extra free guid- Nadine 250-359-7777
Jerry’s Rangers Childrens ed tours of the Permanent Quaker Meetings at 723
Museum with paid admission. Ward St. Upstairs. 10a.m. Kids Crafts with Romany.
program. Kokanee Visitors’ Kokanee Visitors’ Centre.
Centre. 10a.m. – 11a.m. July 16 - Aug. 20. Helen Miles 250-354-3859. Everyone wel-
250-352-9813 come 7:30p.m. - 8:30. 250-354-
250-354-1909 1909
Toastmasters: Improve Yoga in the Park, Kokanee Texas Hold’em Poker at
Visitors’ Centre. 8a.m. – the Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Kids Art in the Park,
your public speaking, com- Kokanee Visitors’ Centre.
munication and leadership 9a.m. Sharlene Bund. 250- Last Sunday of every month.
354-1909 250-352-7727 1p.m. – 3p.m.
skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday
of every month. www.toast- Meat Draws at Nelson Mondays Acupuncture for
masters.ca Legion. 3:30p.m., in bever- Addictions. Free drop-in clin-
Naturalist Program, ic, 1:30p.m. Located at 333
Kids Art in the Park, age room with Karaoke after. Kokanee Visitors’ Centre.
250-352-7727 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-
Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 7:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. 250- 505-7248
1p.m. – 3p.m. The Nelson Scrabble Club 354-1909
meets at 1p.m. For further Nelson Women’s Centre
Acupuncture for Addictions. Pool Table Nights, Finley’s drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free
Free drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. information, please call 250- Irish Bar and Grill
352-6936 clothing and food. 420 Mill
Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd St. 250-352-9916
Floor. 250-505-7248 La Leche League (breast-
Sundays feeding information and sup- Science in the Park.
Naturalist Program, Kids matinee. Kokanee port). 3rd Monday of each Kokanee Visitors’ Centre.
Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. Visitors’ Centre. Classic kids month, except July/August. 7:30p.m. - 8:30. 250-354-
7:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. 250- movies. 5:30 - 6:30. 250- 10 - 11:30 a.m. 312 Silica 1909
354-1909 354-1909 St. 250-352-3583

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$165; Mini-mill chainsaw attach- patio, shared laundry. $1000 /
Announcements Garage Sales ment for making lumber $145 month plus utilities. Contact
FRANKLIN FREESTANDING WOOD- ESTATE/GARAGE SALE FURNITURE, O.B.O. 250-226-7806 Paula (604)724-4795
HEATER, offers; 3/4 size wood tools, area carpets, beer and GARLIC; ROCAMBOLE, RUSSIAN RED ONE BEDROOM APT for rent. Located
stove, offers; Kneisse 80inch wine equipment august 6 & 7. and more,6 bulbs. Scape: pick- in Nelson. Call 505-5384 for
skis. 250-226-7806 7a.m - 3p.m. 3704 Whitelock led and paste. Non/cert. organic. details. Avail. Sept 1.
Road, Bonnington
CLEARANCE SALE
SUTHERLANDS large illuminat-
AT
GARAGE SALE AT SUTHERLANDS
$10 christine_delisle@yahoo.ca
250-352-9235
Rentals Wanted
ed display, locking displays, floor alley access store shelving, dis- BABY STUFF: BABYTREKKER car-
MATURE LOCAL PSYCHIC requires
shelving, all stock 30% to 75% plays, antiques, collectables 8:00 rier, Bassinette (homemade, great house close to Nelson long
off, everything must go! suther- am till 12:00 noon 645 baker st. super functional), BabyTrend term, exc.refs ns/np/nd details
lands on baker st. 352 3737 Rear entrance Aug 13 Expedition Jogging Stroller. Call 250-359-2292
BABYTREKKER CARRIER, BASSINETTE
(wood, wheels, homemade),
Home & Garden 250.505.5098 Sports Equipment
BabyTrend Expedition Jogging WINDOWS: WHITE, VINYL, like new, 3 MIXED FIREWOOD. $120/CORD. You 300$, LIKE NEW skis
Rossignol ban-
Stroller, Call 250-505-5098 years old. pick up in Nelson. Call Ginny dit 163cm woman, touring bind-
hand-powered 250-777-1466 ings diamir,boots,collabsable
PSYCHIC READER RATNA available for FAMILY GRAIN MILL
appointments at 250-359-2292. grain grinder by Messerschmidt. Pets & Livestock pools,skins.
Experienced Meditator and Used one season, excellent con- FREE GORGEOUS BLACK long haired BROWNING COMPOUND BOW with
Psychic over 30yrs. dition. $110 250-352-6399 male cat. Great mouser hap- case. $150. 250-399-4890
Automotive-Cars SMALL VIKING WRINGER-WASHER, in pily lives outdoors. 10yrs, perfect TWO GOOD MOUNTAIN bikes for sale.
excellent condition. $100.00. health. Andrea at 352-2025 One adult, one child. $150 the
WANTED TO BUY GMC AWD NOW Great for apartments, or cabins. pair. 250-352-6416
Safari Van, 2003,4or5, low mile- BARCLAY ENGLISH 16.5 inch saddle
Phone 250.777.4438 w. girth, $900. Eamor 16" roping Work Wanted
age, good shape.Phone 250-
359-2292 Lost & Found saddle $1200 Tony 352-0885 CERTIFIED ADMINISTARTIVE ASSISTANT,
Automotive-Trucks/ LOST, CAMERA ON Whitewater Recreational specialized dentistry, looking for
SUVs/Vans Glacier Trail, July 31. Red Canon Vehicles ft/pt employment in Nelson reply
camera in purple case. 250-354- to 250-442-9526
FOR SALE. 1989 GMC Vandura 1500 8672 1995 OKANAGAN 5TH Wheel Model
Camper Van, 193,000 kms. runs 27-5M, big slide,AC,solar pan-
well. $1700. OBO 250-352-1695
Misc. for Sale els,2-batteries, skylights,very
Sudoku Classic sk9
20" BELT DRIVEN Arbor Saw-Blade good condition $10,000 O.B.O.
250-355-2469
2001 FLEETWOOD MALLARD 20N Lite
ñ 20í Travel Trailer, $10,000
Free Reader Classified Listings O.B.O. Phone for details &
Pictures 250-359-6970
We are running free, reader classified ads. They will run Rentals
for two weeks at no cost, 15 words or less. Limit 1 ad 2 BDRM MOBILE on acreage lower Solution to
per phone number per week. Additional words are $0.25 six mile. $900 plus utilities dog Sudoku
each per week. considered 250-509-0195 4 6 9 5 2 1 3 7 8
BACHELOR SUITE FOR rent only 10 2 7 3 8 4 6 5 9 1
We are also now accepting commercial and association minutes from Nelson. New floor- 5 8 1 7 9 3 6 2 4
classified advertising. The cost is $5.00 for the first 15 ing & paint, in-suite laundry, 3 4 8 9 5 2 7 1 6
$700/month utilities included. 6 5 2 1 7 8 4 3 9
words and $0.25 for each additional word for 2 weeks. 250-352-2100 9 1 7 3 6 4 8 5 2
This is payable by Visa/Master Card. 2 LEVEL, 3+ BDRM.,2 bath, patio, 1 3 6 2 8 5 9 4 7
sunny, clean, on bus route, np/ 8 9 5 4 1 7 2 6 3
Please enter your classified by copying this link to your ns, w/d. Sept.1. $1350.00 + util. 7 2 4 6 3 9 1 8 5
address bar: 250-352-0091 Solution
https://secure.awe-hosting.com/express-secure/classified. BEAUTIFUL, LARGE 1 bedroom suite in
php Blewett. Lots of windows,outdoor see puzzle on page 10

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