August 12, 1998 EXPRESS Page9 Coast Guard is vigilant WAL-MART By Paula Wilson for the local unit. Other common problems from shore. NELSON - The summer Loiselle reported a prob- involve boats which don't If a boat has navigation of 1998 boasts safer condi- lem-free August long week- have the proper safety lights, they must be in tions on Kootenay lakes as end on Christina Lake. equipment for the potential working order. boaters are better prepared "People seem to be more hazards of open waters. The Coast Guard's big than in years past. aware about safety on the All boats - even canoes black Zodiac is highly visi- That's what the Coast water," he said. - must be equipped with ble and out on the water Guard 505 has noticed from One of the Coast Guard's the following gear: lifejack- daily. Depending on where its daily patrolling of all major concerns during the ets, two paddles or an the traffic is, they could be regional lakes from hot summer months is anchor, some sort of noise- in your neck of the waters. Revelstoke, Christina Lake drinking and boating. maker (i.e. a whistle or a "Although we don't have and Nelson to Kimberley, "There's a lot of confu- born), a container which any enforcement capacity, Coke or Cranbrook and Golden. sion about boating and can be used as a bailer, and we are the people with the In conjunction with the alcohol," said Loiselle. flares and fire extinguishers expertise on the water," RCMP, Coast Guard 505 "The truth is that the rules for boats which are over 18 said Loiselle. Pepsi on the North Shore has for drinking and boating are feet long or over a mile been working hard to keep exactly the same as for the open water safe. The drinking and driving. The Coast Guard is based out of RCMP can even take away Shamanism Nelson for the first time this year, after moving from Castlegar. "I've found there is a your regular license." driver's Only under rare circum- stances is drinking legal on A wod<>hopby Astrid M= Co,o~ti,g wi~ your spiritual guides • shamanic voyaging • meditations • rituals • connecting with your Products 2 litre Bottles environment • creative expression • practical much higher rate of compli- a boat. Open containers are .97e • application. Please bring a musical instrument. ance this year," said Fred only acceptable if the ves- Loiselle who has been a sel has a kitchen and a toi- Langham August 22-23, 10 am - 5pm, Fee: $150.00 member of the Coast Guard let, is anchored for the Private consultations available Mon. Aug. 24 at for seven seasons and cur- night, and is equipped for Cultural the Langham Cultural Center in Kaslo rently serves as coxswain sleeping. Centre (250) 353-2661 plus deposit Aviation historian hosts presentation JCMProductions 8 TlteCapitol Theatre Present .., o\lCI NELSON - Author and aviation historian Chris Weicht will host a public Friday's public presenta- tion will open with an informal "meet the author" i s\1011s BODY&SOUL slide show and lecture at session, followed by a A Directoryof Health& Healingin the Kootenays the Nelson Airport slide show at 8 p.m. which Direct from the Terminal on Friday, Aug. will explore Western Edmonton Fringe Acupuncture 14, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Canada's rich aviation Festival and of MarjorieDavidson, D.T.C.M ............. 352-3862 Weicht, a resident of hisotry through a fascinat- CBC Radio's Definitely not the WarrenFischer,T.C.M.D ............... 352-9952 Chemanius on Vancouver ing selection of vintage Island, authored the high- photographic slides. opera. MichaelSmith,C.C.M.D............... 352-9952 ly-acclaimed 1997 book Local history and aviation Bodywork Jericho Beach and the enthusiasts are encouraged LiseTaiji,Bodywork\Counselling ......... 352-9739 West Coast Flying Boat to attend the presentation. MenlhaBruneau,Rebalancing Bodywork.. 354-3811 Stations, highlighting the Admission is by donation. RCAF air crews that Weicht's visit to Nelson Chiropractor guarded the B.C. coast dur- is co-sponsored by the Dr.KevinMcKenzie\Chiropractor ......... 354-1606 ing the Second World War. Nelson Pilots' Association Rainer Hersch's Counselling He is currently conducting research for a new book on and the Nelson Museum. For more information, All Classical Music Explained CarmenCarter,M. Ed.PlayTherapy...... 825-0085 the history of airports in call the museum at 352- Mon. & Tues. Health& NaturalFoods the province. 9813. Kootenay CountryCo-op............... 354-4077 Aug. 24 & 25, 8:00 pm Homeopathy Contact a vet when Tickets $12 - Reservations 352-6363 JenniferCraig,Ph.D.D.Hom.(UK) ........ 352-6436 looking for a pet BarbaraGosney,D.C.H.,Consultations Hypnotherapy .... 825-9462 NELSON - If you're looking for a new pet this summer, local veterinary clinics just might have the launched a spring program offering subsidized cat spay and neuter operations. The assistance was avail- BIGPLANET LomaRobin,ClinicalHypnotherapist LabourSupport& Midwifery IleneBell,Registered ...... 227-9556 Midwife........... 825-0069 right one. 'They usually have love- able to bonafide income pet owners, with low BIGSEAT SALE PennyRuvinsky, MartialArts Registered Midwife..... 352-2859 ly cats and dogs looking the cost of the operations for good homes ... it's a shared between the cliety, Aikido,TheArt of Peace............... 352-7482 great way to give these the veterninarin and the TaiChiCentre,RexEastman........... 352-3714 animals a second chance," BC SPCA spay/neuter Massage Therapy says Bernarene Stedile, assistance program AnnieHuston,R.M.T.(optedin) ......... 354-1998 president of the Nelson (SNAP). chapter of the SPCA. In response to the success MedicalArtsMassageClinic, Province-wide last year, of the program and ongo- (FourRMT'soptedintomedicalplan) ..... 352-9626 the SPCA received over ing demand, SNAP has Meditation 27,000 unwanted cats and been extended while fund- Including ShambhalaCentre ................... 352-1714 kittens -- of which 15,000 had to be euthanized for ing from the BC SPCA remains available. LONDON/FRANKFURT/ JAMAICATranscendental Meditation............. 352-6545 lack of finding homes. "Our goal is to find good Pet owners interested in accessing the program andAllof canada Orthotics BUYBYAUGUST17, 1998 KokaneePhysiotherapy Clinic........... 352-7030 adoptive homes for as should contact any of the many animals as possible," three local veterinary clin- Traveluntil December 16 Retreats said Stedile. ics, or phone Bernarine {example) TaraShantiRetreat. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-811-3888 "Local veterinary staff Stedile at 352-6475 or Bob CasUegar-Vancouver$209(plus tu) Schools and SPCA volunteers Allen at 825-4365. An RegularRate$327 would be happy to help application form is used to seasonsandrestrictionsapply Kootenay Schoolof Rebalancing ......... 354-3811 you select the perfect pet determine eligibility. fordetailsandpricescontact Traditional ChineseMedicine to match your personality If you'd like to make a StephanFournier, D.T.C.M............. 352-2896 and lifestyle." To help stem local pet donation to the local SPCA, mail it to Box 66, Kokanee TravelLtd. 351BakerSt. 354-4126 TOADVERTISE IN THISDIRECTORY over-population problems, Nelson, B.C. VIL 5P7. PLEASECALLTHEEXPRESS AT354-3910 the Nelson chapter, in con- Income tax receipts are Fax354-3999 junction with local vets, issued for all donations.