CITY OF NELSON NEWSLETTER – 20
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 Established 1988.
INSIDE Abattoir moved Resistance to slaughterhouse near Slocan forces proponents to look elsewhere in the Slocan Valley. PAGE 9
Resisters supported Locals gather for a letter-writing campaign to support local resisters from the U.S. PAGE 3
Lip sync contest Hailed as lucky 13, the annual lip sync contest’s organizers call for everyone to get their acts together. PAGE 10
Editorial...............6 Street Talk............6 Crossword...........17 A&E....................10 Sports & Rec........4 Classifieds...........16
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Police, fire departments team up against drug ops Municipal departments enter agreement on how to clean up grow ops and drug labs in Nelson by Chris Shepherd Nelson’s police will get some special training from the fire fighters to deal with the high number of grow op busts and occasional drug lab investigations. Members of the Nelson Police Department’s general investigation section will be trained to use the fire department’s hazardous materials suits when they investigate some crime scenes, said Dan Maluta, Nelson’s police chief. The move to use the suits, commonly called haz-mat suits, is prompted by the fact the police deal with roughly 12 marijuana grow operations a year, the police chief says. Just before Christmas, members of the police force had a small accident where a pair of pants were ruined and a police force member’s boots were destroyed by a pHmodifying chemical. While the incident was minor, Maluta says the range and variety of chemicals used in grow ops and drug labs means safety is a concern when police investigate them. The police have “cursory” safety equipment for less risky crime scenes but “it’s just prudent to involve the fire department and their haz-mat gear.” How common are grow op busts in Nelson? “Our officers are looking at one a month inside and just outside the city,” Maluta said. The police chief wouldn’t go into specifics,
but police also dismantled two meth labs in the last year and a half, he said. Meth labs are considered highly toxic locations, said Maluta, and haz-mat suits are often necessary during investigations. The police chief said sending in non-police personnel would put evidence at risk, which is why he’s excited to have his own police trained to use the fire department’s haz-mat suits. The fire department has spent $35,000 on equipment and training to use the large blue suits which completely seal a person off from most contaminants, said fire chief Simon Grypma. Risks from chlorine, ammonia and petroleum leaks make the suits necessary, Grypma said. Once the police are trained to use the suits, they’ll be able to collect evidence in toxic drug labs, he said, and the fire department will provide the necessary support. A City bylaw passed last year also means the fire department will be able to recover some of the costs associated with using their equipment to investigate and dismantle grow ops and drug labs. Property owners can be billed for the clean up costs associated with illegal activities, Grypma said. The fire chief says if people ever find any “strange laboratory” equipment they should call 911 and let the fire department deal with it.
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Fire chief Simon Grypma holds up the training suit some Nelson police members will be trained in. The chemicals associated with grow ops and drug labs mean haz-mat suits can be necessary.
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New café at the market Ellison’s Market adds café to the mix of their Front Street location by Chris Shepherd The new café in Ellison’s Market is all about helping yourself. Customers pick their own lunch out of the display case, pour themselves a coffee and they can even sit down at the stand up piano and play a few songs if they like, says market manager Hartley Berg. Ellison’s Café, at the market’s 523 Front St. location, opened a few weeks ago and the response has been positive, says Berg. “We recognized a need for a café-style food outlet on Front Street,” he says. To meet that need, the market’s storage area was cleared out and cleaned up and now offers many tables in a bright, spacious setting. The light comes from the windows which used to be boarded up and Berg says it’s like the “eyes of the building are awoken.” The building’s brick walls are on prominent display and compliment the rural feel the designer – Lydia Berg, Hartley’s
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Ellison’s Market manager Hartley Berg says customers are welcome to help themselves to food and music.
wife – has created. Ellison’s Café offers soups with flavours like curry coconut squash, creamy potato leek and Russian borscht; samosas; burritos; pizzas; spanakopita; and baked treats like cranberry orange breakfast cookies; and an assortment of juices, natural sodas, organic coffee and tea. That’s a sampling of the selection as it stands now,
but Berg promises there’ll soon be salads and other items to pick from. To accompany the food, Berg set up a small stage and currently musicians play from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. The afternoon shows are great for families, Berg says, and he emphasizes people don’t have to buy food to come enjoy the music. He’s also looking for
more musicians to play at other times and says musicians can contact him at the store (352-3181) if they’re interested. The music is just the start for the café, says Berg. He’s looking to add educational and inspirational lectures to the calendar of events. Ellison’s Market and Café are open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Avoid common mistakes with a new biz
Last week the column focused on the first five of the top 10 mistakes entrepreneurs make when starting or operating a home-based business. This is the wrap-up of those errors. Number six on the list is not promoting your business with enough frequency. Your business is only as good as the size of the potential market you are able to reach. Not getting the word out aggressively about your business will result in not realizing your full sales potential. Many businesses view promotion as an unnecessary expense but if
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you do not promote your business, who will? The seventh most common error is spending too much money, particularly at start-up when you may be awash with capital. Poor financial plan-
ning, mismanagement of funds or poor budgeting of expenses are some of the most common causes of business failure. The next error may seem like a contradiction but it is the old adage, “you have to spend money to make money.” Many business owners lose out on fantastic opportunities because of their reluctance to spend money. Entrepreneurs need to make smart monetary investments in their operations. The second to last most made mistake is not asking for help when you need it. Quite often,
when individuals strike out on their own, they do not want to seek advice for fear of looking incompetent. If you lack knowledge or expertise in an area you need to find people that have that skill set. It may be as close at hand as your accountant or financial advisor but do not overlook other resources such as the Internet. Last, but not least, is not having a contingency plan to deal with tough times. Learn to be on guard, spot potential trouble ahead of time and have a game plan to deal with difficulties.
Joyce Jackson is the owner of Lonnie’s for Her and Him and an executive member of the Nelson Business Association.
Briefly Dynamic governance introductory workshop
Saturday, March 1, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 2, 9 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Best Western Inn Imagine your organization, community group, or business: benefiting from each person’s input into leadership and management decisions; sharing equal commitment for social well-being and financial growth; achieving sustainable development through systematic organization of work and ongoing assessment; collaborating creatively and
efficiently to develop and implement its vision. Explore how dynamic governance structures and decision making tools can inspire your organization to move forward collectively with clarity and efficiency. This workshop will offer tools to enhance group cohesion, meeting efficiency, role selections and organizational evolution, and you will be shown a path towards improving all aspects of financial and social capital. For more workshop info contact Sunwater at 354-4224 or by e-mail at source@sunwater.ca
Deepening compassionate communication: exploration for women
Starts Wednesday, Feb. 6, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Nelson and the Slocan Valley The intention of this eight-week series is to cultivate deeper self awareness, compassion and empowerment. Participants will explore processes for bringing awareness to limiting beliefs, transforming the pain of unmet needs, utilizing our creative power to live aligned with our values, and express ourselves authentically with
full responsibility for our experience. There is an incredible potential in a person’s creative power . How do people choose to utilize this power? They can get caught in creating their lives from thought stories of shame, victimhood and blame. Identifying with these stories disempowers women by leaving the fulfilment of their needs wrapped up in “me” or “them” being something different. This group is for those with a foundation in nonviolent communication. Call Melody at 354-4224 or source@sunwater.ca.
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Alex Atamanenko, MP for B.C. Southern Interiorfar right, watched by Ryan Johnson and wife Jen Johnson, addresses the group of that gathered at the Nelson United Church on Saturday, Jan. 26 to support Americans working to stay in Canada after deserting the American army. “We have young people who have voiced their opposition to the war in Iraq,” Atamanenko said. “This is also what Canada has done and it follows that we should assist those who don’t support it.” The group of people ran a letter-writing campaign to Diane Finley, minister of citizenship and immigration, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Stéphane Dion, leader of the Liberal Party, asking them to support a NDP initiative to allow war resisters to stay in Canada.
Council considers new skate park sites Skate park society eager to move ahead on public meetings for lakeside locations by Chris Shepherd Promoters for a skate park in Nelson are feeling close to the finishing line as council asks them to look at three final locations for the controversial park. At their Monday, Jan. 21 meeting, council revealed they had added two locations they want the Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skate Park Society to consider. During a segment of their meeting that was closed to the public, councillors added the Lakeside Park Arboretum Area – in between the soccer fields – and the Lakeside Park Tree Nursery Area – the fenced off area near the tennis courts – to the existing location near the Nelson and District Community Complex. “These are the final
locations we’re asking them to look at,” said Mayor John Dooley after the council meeting. The decision to add the other two sites, both on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, was made during the closed portion of the council meeting based on the Community Charter, a piece of B.C. legislation outlining a municipality’s powers. Mayor Dooley said there are pros and cons for each site and he expects an impending public meeting, hosted by the society, will sort out which location is the best. The skate park society held a meeting in September 2007 on the community complex location and was met with strong resistance from several businesses and people living in the area. Council had asked
the skate park society to determine whether a skate park could work in that location. They hired New Line Skate Parks to come up with a design and the designers said it could be done. In November 2007, Tom Hierck, speaking for the skate park society, addressed council, voicing their frustration with news council was considering other locations. At that November meeting, council committed to giving the skate park society a definitive set of locations for a possible skate park. Hierck said he was happy to have new locations from council. The society is facing flagging energy from its volunteers, Hierck said, and he expects to hold a meeting on the other locations within days. “The issue is there and people are aware of it,”
Hierck said. “The sites have been announced . . . I don’t see any point to really delaying gathering the input.” Dates for the meetings have not been set yet and Hierck said they wouldn’t feature any designs for the two lakeside locations. “We’re a little leery [about coming up with more designs]. Some folks have made a contribution to a skate park. When you start to spend $5,000 on a design that may not be the one, it’s a lot of money going out the door.” Mayor Dooley said he was confident the society would conduct an appropriate information-gathering meeting and bring the feedback to council. With that feedback, Mayor Dooley said they would decide which location would be best suited for the skate park.
Collect your pennies for Kaspar this weekend Saturday, Feb. 2 and Sunday, Feb. 3 at Chahko-Mika Mall Do you have a collection of coins that you been meaning to roll and take to the bank? Perhaps you have little stashes in different places around the house; growing piles of pennies and nickels, and even dimes and quarters, that are just cluttering up your life?
You might even have jars stuffed with coins (and good intentions), that never quite make it to the top of your “to do” list As a fundraiser for Kaspar Shouldice, an L.V. Rogers grad who suffered a spinal cord injury while travelling in Vietnam last December, friends of Kaspar and his family are planning to fill
a pick-up truck with your loose change. The truck will be parked inside the Chahko-Mika Mall, near the entrance to WalMart. If your coin stash is heavy, and you need help, just call 505-2100 and organizers will pick it up at a time that’s convenient for you. Between 1 p.m. and 5
p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, friends and students from both L.V. Rogers and from the Nelson Waldorf School will also knock on as many doors as possible, asking for contributions to the penny drive. It is also possible to make a donation directly into Kaspar Shouldice’s account at the Nelson and District Credit Union.
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Blueliners ground Flying Mules A lean 11-skater Blueliner team came back from the Flying Mules tourney in Missoula Montana this weekend - and came home the victors. After tying one game and losing one game, Nelson came back with a shutout. The team had a rematch with the Whitefish Northern Lights, the team they tied. Nelson rolled on
with their early morning momentum to keep the Northern Lights bottled in their own end for much of the game. It was heart stopping hockey with Nelson down two skaters as the seconds ticked away. Whitefish pulled their goalie to put out a determined six-skater squad against the three remaining Nelson skaters. Nelson won the draw and
Hainsworth burst out of the pack to carry the puck out of the Blueliner end and send it down the ice as the siren went. Stillwell was brilliant in goal, keeping the Blueliners in strong when the skilled Northern Lights team burst into the Nelson end and set up their powerful offensive. Coach Rob Wright kept the Nelson team focused and intent on their game plan.
Saturday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m. at the Civic Centre, 719 Vernon St. The Glacier Gymnastics Club invites the community to join them for the 3rd Annual Avalanche Invitational Gymnastics Competition. Over 100 gymnasts from Nelson, Trail, Castlegar, Kimberley and Revelstoke will vie for all-around and event titles in provincial level boys and girls categories. The boy’s event starts at 12:30 p.m. and the girl’s event starts at 3 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults, children under 18 are free. For more information, please contact Sandra Long at 352-2227 or info@glaciergymnastics. com.
Good exercise for the past 6,000 years
When the winter snows coat your favourite hiking trails, snowshoeing is an enjoyable way to continue your walks in the great outdoors. As with walking, this form of exercise is a great conditioner for the heart and like walking doesn’t require rigorous training to manage the technique, if you can walk, you can snowshoe. Newbie’s may feel a little unbalanced at first. A quick fix to this problem is to use ski poles to help steady unaccustomed trekkers. A good sporting goods store can outfit you with the right style of snow-
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shoe, depending on the kind of terrain you will be covering and the amount of weight you are carrying. The backcountry explorer shouldering a backpack full of camping gear will need a different
shoe than someone walking trails close to home. Regardless of the type of snowshoeing, preparing for the wintry environment is important when adventuring out into the cold. Let someone know of your planned excursion. Dress in layers; wear loose, layered clothing that breathes. Look for fabrics that wick the perspiration away from the skin. Wool is a great fabric as it stays warm even when it is wet. Prepare for the worst; take extra clothing, food and first aid kit. Know the terrain you are venturing into, beware
of avalanche hazards. Pace yourself, take rest breaks that incorporate food and water. Check the weather reports as white outs and blizzards can be fatal. Bring a map and compass, and know how to use them. Snowshoeing is a low impact activity that has many health benefits from burning more calories than walking at the same pace, to being a great winter cross-training activity for your summer running. You can’t go wrong with a mode of transportation that has been around for the last 6,000 years.
Helen Kissinger is the owner/operator of Renew Personal Training and a local resident. She has been helping people achieve their health and fitness goals for 20 years. Do you have a fitness question for Helen? Send by e-mail to express@expressnews.bc.ca
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Understand the signs your dog is sending you Ever wondered what a dog’s body language is telling you? While we can communicate with speech, dogs can only communicate via other methods. If your dog moves away from you when you try to pet his head it is because your action is perceived as a sign of your dominance by your dog. A dog prefers to be petted under the chin, the chest or the rump. If he licks his lips at the sight of your new cat, it is not a sign he is about the eat the cat, rather a sign
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of nervousness, anxiety or submission. If he keeps jumping onto the bed or couch even when he knows he should not, it
is a sign of dominance. The higher up a dog is physically, the more dominant he is. The same is said if your dog tries to sleep on your head in bed, he is trying to dominate you by being higher up on the bed than you. If he licks you he is not kissing you, he is attention seeking. In the wild he would lick his mother and she would regurgitate food for him. In modern times by licking a person in a kissing-type way the dog gets positive feedback,
Emma has lived in Nelson for 8 years with her dogs Dharma, Koda and Mortimer and her crazy orange cat Marmaduke. She has worked in the pet industry for several years including a veterinary clinic, an animal shelter and a pet supply store. Questions for Emma can be sent to emma@totalclient.ca.
oohs and aahs and cuddles etc., so this reaction makes him want to do it again. If he chases vehicles he is trying to protect you or his area. He sees that by chasing the vehicle it leaves and does not come back. The same thing applies with the mail carrier. This makes him think that he has seen away the intruder and all is well in his world again and everyone is safe. If he pants a lot and he is not hot or exhausted it may be because he is anxious. Some dogs pant during thunderstorms or from separation anxiety.
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Raise awareness of elder abuse “Abuse hurts at any age.” This is the theme of the B.C. Association of Community Response Networks, and its local organization, the Nelson Community Response Network. Over the last 20 years, there has been an enormous increase in the public’s awareness of the incidence of the abuse of this vulnerable group and what behaviours are defined as child abuse. That’s a good thing. But abuse of the elderly is not so widely recognised, in part because the actions that constitute elder abuse are not so widely understood. The Nelson Community Response Network (NCRN) is working to change that. The term network is used, because this organization works with seven local agencies to maintain pro-
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grams of awareness and prevention of physical, emotional and financial abuse of our seniors. Sunday, June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and there tends to be money for activities that happen at that time. But the NCRN, and the other 53 local B.C. organizations like it, see very little funding the rest of the year. Dwyn Roberts is the Nelson CRN coordinator. She will tell you that fundraising to support her position could take all
the time the organization allots to her position. But although this sounds like a self-defeating activity, Roberts says that if nothing else, she is creating a new level of awareness in the community. One concern Roberts has relates to the health of the Nelson CRN itself. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Seniors’ Coordinating Society’s offices. It is a noon-hour, bag lunch affair, but so few stakeholders come to the table, Roberts feels she is sometimes making decisions that the membership should be making. Membership is free and open to anyone interested in the protection of vulnerable seniors. Check out the provincial organization at www.bccrns. ca, or e-mail Roberts at nelsoncrn@yahoo.ca.
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.
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Opinions & Letters Don’t fear the future or current events
Editorial New skate park choices a big improvement over the old one The Express is excited by the possibilities afforded by the two new locations council has asked the Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skate Park Society to look into. The locations, one in between the soccer fields and the other where the City currently cultivates its trees, are close to the lake, which promises a longer skating season because the snow isn’t there as long as higher latitudes. Both locations offer more space for a skate park than the current one near the Nelson and District Community Complex. While either location is an improvement, we put our support behind the location between the soccer fields, where the Lakeside Park Arboretum currently is. The space is open and would be easier to maintain than the tree nursery location, which would collect more leaves in the fall. The location near the soccer fields is more appropriate because of the type of high energy activities that already happen there. The nursery location is an active place, being near the tennis courts, but the soccer fields already draw large groups of active youth. To ensure the skate park gets the most use, it needs to include features that would allow in-line skaters to use the surrounding area and BMX bikers to use different stunts. Nelson is a small community and every addition needs to be useful to as broad a segment of the population as possible. While the skate park needs to be useable by many people, designers need to continue to bear in mind it should only be used during the day time. These matters have been discussed at an earlier meeting on the skate park and the intention – not to disturb surrounding homes – needs to be kept in mind. In that vein, soundmediating landscape, trees and bushes, need to be incorporated to protect the nearby homes. Either lakeside location is a huge improvement over the previous one and the Express hopes the skate park society is able to gather enough public support for one of them.
Fish Heads & Flowers Flowers - to my amazing and extraordinary boyfriend who cooks exquisite gourmet meals for me. You are a very rare gem among the species to have this talent. You and your culinary prowess are greatly appreciated! - Loved the ahi and risotto Fish Heads - to the landlord that evicted me with a week’s notice in the middle of winter. No house. Flowers - to the wonderful volunteers who keep our Valley alive. Your commitment to the community is humbling and your ability to have fun even during tough times is inspiring! Fish Heads - to the people who say they are concerned about global warming and then let their cars idle for far too long.
Flowers - to the electrical work crew that showed up just after 6 a.m. on a Sunday morning, in the cold and blowing winds, to take care of a downed power line that was burning on the road and restore our power. - Thank you! Fish Heads - to the driver who, while talking on the cell phone, blew through a red light, nearly running down a pedestrian. - Reported you Fish Heads - to the person who stole my garbage can (and the chain and lock I had to put on it so people wouldn’t keep filling it with their garbage). If you’d like the lid, feel free to come back and steal that too! Disgusted by thieves
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Dear Editor: As I watch the steady decline of the American economy, I can’t help but stop to ponder what future consequences this may entail for the Canadian economy. While it is true that Canada is not trillions of dollars in debt, we must ask ourselves, is our economy ready to handle the collapse of our neighbours to the south? As we saw in the stock market crash of 1929, each country’s economy is balanced on the
ups and downs of our fellow nation’s economies. It is a frightening idea to believe that our world could plummet as far as it did in the 20th century, but it is a real possibility that we must face. Our wonderful world of consuming at the price of the planet, spending massive amounts of non-existent cash, sacrificing our sons and daughters to greedy, more powerful country’s wishes (look south) and living in a constant state of fear generated by those
claiming to lead us must end. We must wake up and smell the burning of our natural resource. We must get ourselves out of this constant paranoia of attack by people who are less interested with us and more with freeing their land of foreign occupation. Be free, when you are granted said liberty, be brave, and above all, be unafraid. Geordi Campos Slocan
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Comfort would definitely be one. Relaxation. I think a sense of freedom. And certainly good neighbours. Dara Barrett, Nelson
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The why and how of antlers Finding an antler in the is not high in calcium, the wild may feel like the disanimal relies on a portion covery of calcified treaof their bones to donate Nature Notes sure. I, on occasion, have nutrients (often from rested a pair beneath their ribcage). Both sexes the float of my pack and of caribou (as opposed brought them home to to deer, elk and moose) rest on a windowsill or grow antlers, for females kitchen ledge. Despite the purpose may be to Emily Nilsen being an aesthetic artedefend their autumn food fact in the house, antlers sources. are better used when left On another note, if you on the forest floor where have recently driven over local rodents can take to develop impressively Kootenay Pass, you may advantage of the prized when it comes to the art have slowed for the two of mating; when compet- mountain caribou shufcalcium. Though they carry the ing for a mate, the animal fling along the side of the relic quality of bones, with the largest set of ant- highway licking salt and antlers are short-lived lers has an obvious advan- collecting icicles in their in growth (only sev- tage. However, keep in white tufts. Caribou tracks eral months). They are mind, animals with great- were also seen nearby in renewed each year – elk er stature often lead to the backcountry. Please shed their antlers in the lengthier battles. Landing keep this in mind when spring while deer, moose a mate may use up impor- travelling in their habitat. and caribou tend to lose tant reserves required for Check out www.mounthe upcoming winter. theirs in early winter. taincaribou.org for more As the herbivore’s diet information. Evolution is known The Land Conservancy is a non-profit, charitable land trust working throughout British Columbia to protect important habitat. If you would like more information contact Emily Nilsen, the terrestrial stewardship advisor, at enilsen@conservancy.bc.ca or 354-7345.
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What is Nelson doing? Nominate an eco hero An evening to inspire global action Friday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside In celebration of International Development Week, the Nelson and Kaoma Alliance (NAKA) is hosting What in the World is Nelson Doing? See what local groups are doing to promote global equality. Each group will host an information booth to inspire and engage the community. The highlight of the evening will be keynote speaker Emily Sikazwe, from Zambia. Sikazwe is the executive director of Women for Change. Sikazwe is a speaker of international repute, a formidable woman, who has suffered
oppression and discrimination for the strength of her voice on human rights. She has been at the forefront of the women’s movement in Africa for many years. If that isn’t enough, add in amazing local entertainment; The Corazon Youth Choir, Kootenay HipNotic Tribe, The South African Gumboot Dancers, Dandaro, and Malacunda will be bringing their international talents to the mix. There will be endless appetizers as well. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Otter Books or Spirit Quest. Groups looking to promote their international work and those needing more information can contact Isabelle Herzig at 3572901.
Call for nominations for the 2008 EcoSociety Environmental Awards The West Kootenay EcoSociety invites the public to nominate environmentally-minded bright lights in a West Kootenay community for one of their four biannual Environmental Awards. The five award categories are: Resource Recovery Award – an individual who is especially inspired around re-use, recycling, reducing, refusing and composting; Community Environmental Activist – an individual who has participated in a notable environmental project in their community; Wilderness Protector – an individual whose passion for protecting wild species and wild spaces translates into action; Environmental
Educator – an individual who loves to inspire others to participate in the project of honouring the Earth. In making a nomination, please tell the society something about the person nominated and include their phone number and e-mail address if possible. Nominations to be sent to eco@kics.bc.ca by Saturday, March 1. Short biographies of the nominees will be published in the EcoSociety spring newsletter. EcoSociety staff and board members are not eligible for the awards. The beautiful trophies, made by local artists Ian Johnston, Naomi Lewis, Our Glass and Brent Bukowski will be presented to the this year’s honoured Earth-loving role models at an Earth Day event in April.
Write to a farmer, let them know you care Friday, Feb. 8, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. outside the Kootenay Co-op The We Are What We Do Society and the Kootenay Country Cooperative are joining forces to recognize local farmers during the month of February. Outside the Kootenay Co-op people will be able to write a note of appreci-
ation to the area’s farmers. At the end of the month all notes collected will be delivered to the farmers. The idea for the initiative was inspired by last year’s Future of Food conference and action 35 in the society’s book, Change the World for Ten Bucks: Write to someone who inspired you. Paul Edney, Director of
We Are What We Do said, “I attended the Future of Food Conference last year and was blown away by the passion our community has for locally grown food. It also brought home the fact that making a living farming isn’t easy. I’ve been thinking about what I could do when the idea came to me. I approached the co-op and they were
very enthusiastic.” Freya Shaw, marketing manager at the co-op said the idea fits in with the core values of the co-op. “We’ll have hot apple cider and they’ll be the chance to win one of four $25 gift baskets for local produce which will, of course, be awarded when the local harvest is in,” said Shaw.
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Main Jet Motorsports equips with style Briefly
Enjoying the snowfilled mountain tops on a snowmobile is something that our model this week, Chris, loves to do. Style Solutions question of the week: What is the best way to tackle the cold weather and beautiful terrain? Main Jet Motorsports, located at 111 McDonald Dr., is a full line Honda, Arctic Cat, and STILH dealership. They have parts, clothing and accessories and service most makes and models of snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles, and outdoor power equipment. Chris is suited up to handle almost any weather in his Castle Switch Monster Energy jacket ($299.99) and Coldwave snow pants ($229.99). Having comfortable head gear, like the Bella – D helmet ($169.99) and Thor Enemy white goggles can make all the difference. This entire look is finish with matching Highmark Pro boots ($299.99) and Nylon Ripstop Palm Leather gloves ($79.99). Ready to go, Chris has a 2008 Arctic Cat Sno Pro
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Monday, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m. in the Nelson Municipal Library’s basement Just exactly what Canadian mining corporations up to in Guatemala is the focus of this presentation. Grahame Russell of Rights Action (www.rightsaction.org) will bring a wealth of experience and engagement in Guatemala to speak about these mining companies and the impact the industry is having on the environment, human rights, family
Svetlana Bell
153 M1000. It has 1000 CC’s of row two stroke horsepower with fox float suspension and a 153 inch by 2.5 inch camoplost track. This sled will tear up the Kootenays deep powder snow. Chris was in need of a new style. Wanting to keep some length for the winter months, creating a new look was the goal. Taking length off of the back and creating movement with a razor cut along the sides allows for style without a lot of product needing to be used. The front fringe was cut on a diagonal to actually cut the shape into the hair. Light texturizing throughout the entire cut will also give him a style that can look good all the time.
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Slaughterhouse moved Resistance from Slocan citizens forces abattoir proponents to look elsewhere in valley After strong resistance from the residents of Slocan, proponents for a slaughterhouse are looking for another location for their organic meat-processing plant. Kenyon McGee, a member of the Slocan Valley Abattoir Co-operative, says they thought they had found an ideal site just outside the Village of Slocan boundary. The site met all the requirements for power, water supply and groundwater depth. The slaughterhouse had the support of the Village council, but at a November 2007 meeting, it was clear the public was against the location, which they felt was too close to their community. McGee says it was a severe case of “Not In My Backyard,” based on a lack of knowledge that stopped
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the slaughterhouse from going ahead near Slocan. “The villagers made up their mind before they knew anything.” As a result, he was hesitant to name the co-op’s new preferred location, for fear of prompting another series of what he calls uneducated opposition. “What we’re hoping to do is to move things a little along the road as far as where we could have a site, and then hold public meetings where we try to educate people so that any concerns can be addressed at the front end rather than after everybody has made up their mind,” says McGee. “We’re working on getting a site that’s very appropriate.” The co-operative is planning a slaughterhouse where animals would be “completely processed” within 24 hours, McGee explains.
health and development needs of indigenous communities there. There will also be a discussion about how Canadians – through the Canada Pension Plan – invest heavily and make huge profits from these same companies’ operations. There will be lots of time for questions, and a discussion about how to get more informed about and involved in these issues. For more information call 354-4791.
Fundraiser for Helen Jamison
Svetlana Bell is the owner of Front Street Hair Studio. She has over 14 years of experience as a stylist and is a certified member of the Cosmetology Industry Association of British Columbia.
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Canadian mining companies abroad
As for the 100-mile diet and local food consumption, it’s the most progressive thing in a decade that I know of. Corky Evans, MLA for NelsonCreston “When an animal comes, it will be processed by that evening. That’s the goal.” The only reason an animal would be on the property longer would be because it was rejected by the B.C. meat inspector, who would be on the site
at all times. McGee stresses the slaughterhouse would be environmentally sound, designed to compost manure and offal in a compositor. Any specified risk materials (brains and spinal tissue) would be burned in an incinerator designed to burn at 1,200 degrees C. Both compositor and incinerator are designed to stop smells, McGee says. That equipment, combined with trees to hide the slaughterhouse, would make it “visually insignificant,” McGee says. Corky Evans, MLA for Nelson-Creston is excited by the prospect of having a slaughterhouse where local farmers and ranchers can have their cows, pigs and chickens killed and processed. “As for the 100-mile diet and local food consumption, it’s the most progressive thing in a decade that I know of.”
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Saturday, Feb. 2, 6 p.m. at the Nelson Rod and Gun Club Helen Jamison, the unofficial caretaker of injured and orphaned wildlife needs community help to feed and care for the animals. The rod and gun club are having a spaghetti din-
ner for her efforts. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children aged 10 and under and are available at Four Paws, Nelson Farmers Supply and the Nelson Box Office and Copy Centre. Donations are welcome. Call 825-4219 for more information.
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Briefly Amnesty International Nelson film fest
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Norma Kilpatrick, seen at centre stage from last year’s contest, says the 13th annual Lip Sync Contest is the perfect way to get on stage and look fabulous. The contest is open to all kinds of music and all ages, like the young Elvis below, also from last year’s event.
Time to get in sync Prepare your show, say organizers of “lucky” 13th annual Lip Sync Contest on March 1 by Chris Shepherd Nelson’s Lip Sync Contest is about opening the stage up to people who might not regularly get up under the bright lights. “It gives kids, especially very young kids, to do something and look amazing and not have a lot of skills,” says Jane Hicks, one of this year’s organizers. The contest isn’t just for the kids, says Norma Kilpatrick, the creator of the Lip Sync Contest. Kilpatrick says the contest is an all-inclusive event for people of all abilities and ages, adults included. Kilpatrick calls herself the best female impersonator in the Kootenays and as the “Grande Dame of Hame” she’ll open the show, a tradition she’s carried on since the second annual show. Kilpatrick says the con-
test a perfect way to get on stage. “It’s not too threatening. The audience supports everybody whether they are good or bad.” The quality of the show is secondary to the enthusiastic support the audience gives every performer, Kilpatrick explains. “It’s not about winning. It’s about getting up there and having the audience love you and doing your thing.” Shows are kept to a four-minute limit and is open to music of all kinds. Performers can register starting Thursday, Feb. 7 for $5. Call Hicks at 5055406 for information on how to do that. Tickets for the Saturday, March 1, show are $12 for adults, $8 for children under age 16 and a family of four gets in for $35. They can be purchased at Otter Books, Eddy Music and the Capitol Theatre.
Friday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 2, 1 p.m. at Selkirk College’s 10th Street Campus in Studio 80 The festival features five award-winning films that focus on human rights challenges and accomplishments around the world. The festival opens on with Tambogrande: Mangos, Mangos, Murder. Adventurous pioneers have transformed Peru’s harsh northern desert into a fertile valley of mango and lime orchards. But their work is threatened when gold is discovered by a Canadian mining company. Fear, violence and murder rock their once quiet community. In the midst of chaos, a martyr’s vision unites farmers and leads them down a revolutionary path of non-violent resistance. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion on the impact Canadian mining companies are having on the lives and livelihoods of local communities around the world. On Saturday the films Burma’s Secret War, New Year Baby, Shame and War Dance will be screened. Admission prices for Friday night are $5, Saturday afternoon, $5 for up to three films, Saturday night $5. Tickets available in advance at Otter Books in Nelson or at the door.
DJ Czech
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Friday, Feb. 2 at Spiritbar It’s a standard formula for world domination and DJ Czech is sticking to it well. Somehow balancing his residencies with a ridiculous touring schedule, Czech has been turning out prestigious clubs and massive parties every single weekend for the last 15 years. One of Shambhala’s
favourites, he has carted his records throughout Europe, North America and Asia and headlined alongside premier acts such as The Prodigy, Chemical Brothers, Daft Punk, Parlament, Orbital, Crystal Method, Porno for Pyros, Shamen, Carl Cox and countless world renowned DJs. Not to mention the hip hop acts such as De La Soul, Snoop Dogg, Little John , Coolio, Bizmarkie and 2 Live Crew. These days Czech primarily spins Break Beats with touch of electro but he has been known to drop all old-school 45 funk sets out of the blue and pepper them with some downhome mid tempo breaks, just to make sure you’re paying attention.
The Sound of Music Sing-a-long
Saturday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Get ready for one of the funniest, most liberating nights out. Cheer for Julie, wave your edelweiss, boo the Nazis and join in a stirring chorus of “Climb Every Mountain.” With subtitles for all the songs, the audience can sing along with the most successful movie musical of all time. Before the movie, host Michael Graham will lead a vocal warm-up, explain how to use your interactive fun pack and present the prize for the best costume. Costume ideas? You might be a movie character such as a nun, goat herder or baroness. Come in a white dress with a blue satin sash, or as a brown paper package tied up with string, or some other favourite thing? Tickets available at the Capitol Theatre Box Office, $18 adult, $8 children under 15, and $45 for a family of four, with all proceeds going to Kaspar Shouldice, the Nelson youth who injured his spine while travelling, and his family.
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Briefly Get your Shimmy On Kaslo musician releases fifth CD by Jessica Windle The multi-talented Jan Van Gold is back with a fifth album of original tunes. Self-produced in her home studio in Kaslo, Shimmy On is a delicious mix of funky rock hip pop guaranteed to get you movin’. The album gets going with some smooth slide guitar and then kicks it up in the second track with some funky bass lines. The entire album is danceable and definitely sounds best when played loud enough to hear the masterful blend of instruments. The expressive lyrics, some co-written with Chrise’ Ott, are full of honest, poetic references to nature, spirituality and life itself. They’ll have you singing along and meaning it. One of the stand-out tracks is “Rise.” “The force of man doesn’t give a damn; Let’s take a stand before we trash the land; Give Gaia the hand of an artisan; Embrace the wingspan of fairyland.” Some of Van Gold’s current influences are Ember Swift; Medeski, Martin and Wood; Bill Frisell; The Fugitives; and Kinnie Starr, but she grew up listening to Joni Mitchell, Neil Young,
Bruce Cockburn and James Taylor. Van Gold is an accomplished instrumentalist – she started teaching guitar at the age of 13 – and it shows – all the instruments you hear are played by her. In addition to the guitar, slide guitar and bass, Van Gold is well acquainted with the banjo, mandolin, trumpet and percussion. Van Gold has toured extensively through the Kootenays as well as playing some major events in Alberta and Washington. A live performance would certainly be an experience, so keep your fingers crossed for a potential show in Kaslo in March. You can get your “Shimmy On” at Packrat Annie’s in Nelson and her website, www.janvangold.com, has information on her other releases.
C.R. Avery
Friday, Feb. 1 at The Royal on Baker In the past four years C.R. Avery has played most of the major Canadian folk festivals with spoken word trio Tons of Fun University and toured extensively throughout America and Europe as a beatbox poet and with his band, the Boomchasers. Avery has paid his rent as a sideman for such acts as Po’Girl, Sage Francis and Tom Waits. He received accolades as a songwriter last year when Los Angelesbased songstress Jolie Holland, formerly of the Be Good Tanyas, covered his song “Crazy Dreams” for her recent album, Springtime Can Kill You. His signature beat-
box harmonica had Tom Waits growling, “he’s blowin’ my mind. $7 cover at the door.
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Briefly Guitar in the sanctuary: Music series
Monday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m. at the Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St. Guitar in the Sanctuary is a series of Monday night concerts at the Nelson United Church featuring three prominent performers on the classical guitar and lute. James Reid is a professor of guitar at the University of Idaho, Moscow and starts this series. Reid has performed hundreds of times throughout the United States and Canada. He is founder of the Northwest Guitar Festival and direc-
tor of the guitar program at the University of Idaho. Reid has released seven solo recordings. This concert will include music from Spain, Argentina and a new work based on American folk songs by Gwyneth Walker. Alan Rinehart plays the second part of the series on Monday, March 10 and Clive Titmuss on Monday, April 21. General tickets are $15 and $12 for seniors and students. Tickets for the series are $35, $25 for seniors and students. All tickets can be bought at Eddy Music, Packrat Annie’s, Otter Books and at the door. Call 250-352-3883 for more information.
KATHIE ROBERTSON Tues. Feb 5 Fri. Feb 1
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Mayo’s artist talk
Thursday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon St. The Grid is a drawing and time-documentation project by Leigh Mayo that began in September 2006 with the intent of doing it every day for a year. The project involved producing a sheet of drawings each day at work, alongside the usual tasks performed in the workplace. Each sheet contains a grid with each square in the grid representing fifteen minutes.
Hazeldean Gallery art show
January to Thursday, Feb. 14 at Hazeldean on Baker Street. Explore the incredible talent of Len Seaby, a foot and mouth painter. Bright and exciting, his paintings reflect his fondness of Aboriginal people ceremonies. Sandra Irvine gives the tranquil water colours of snow topped mountains. Simulating the natural world through its unpredictable nature and flowing qualities. Photographer and naturalist Jim Lawrence shows Kootenay wildlife with the gentle grizzly, the regal bald eagle and the wise owl.
Shane Philip
Friday, Feb. 1 at Ymir Hall and Saturday, Feb. 2 at The Royal on Baker and Swelling in primordial pulses and wholloping whoops, the tacit tones of Shane Philip’s didgeridoo hold the power to still listeners into silence or invoke audiences to rise in a tribal swell of intoxicating spirit. Meanwhile his hands skilfully juggle between shaking up rhythms with his aslatua, driving the dance floor with his djembe and sliding out grooves on his slide guitar while his foot taps in earthshaking electronic kicks. He’s a one-man show weaving sounds that inspire audiences anywhere he goes. 2008 brings the release of Shane’s newest album, In the Moment. Some songs burst with high energy and wild rhythms; others drip melodically with honey and sunshine – deeply moving songs that reflect on the environment, social justice and personal experience.
Super Bowl 42
Sunday, Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill Tired of staying home doing the same old thing? Tonnes of games and prizes to be won - 11 awesome TVs and there is not a bad seat in the house. Join staff for kick off. Call now to reserve your table 352-5121.
Wed. Feb 6
Local views, local adventure
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North Valley Mountain Film Festival Saturday, Feb. 16, 6 p.m. at the Bosun Hall, 710 Bellevue Ave, New Denver The North Valley Mountain Film Festival is becoming an annual event here in the north Slocan Valley. Building on the huge success of last year’s event, organizers are preparing for another fantastic evening of films and photography. “We are excited about showcasing the incredible beauty of our backyard and the sense of adventure in our mountain communities,” says Myles Berney, organizer and local photographer. “We have another great line-up this year, with lots of response to our request for submissions and a very special guest presenter.” The film festival will feature films about alpine climbing and skiing, such as Higher Ground, as well as a mountain biking film called Crux, and a Kootenay-produced whitewater paddling film from Dainty Deathy. Local and visiting photographers will share slideshows of
wilderness and adventure. A healthy mix of professional and home-grown productions will bring awe, laughter and intrigue to the evening. A highlight of this year’s festival is Dan Griffith who will present Seven in Seven. Dan Griffith has set an incredible world record by climbing the highest peaks on each of the seven continents in less than seven months. Entertaining and inspiring, his fascinating story will take us around the world to different cultures and new heights with the accomplishment of each summit. Tickets for the North Valley Mountain Film Festival can be purchased at Silverton Building Supply, Ann’s Natural Foods and Nuru. Last year the event sold out, so get tickets in advance (adults $5 and students $2). Refreshments will be served. Community members are invited to contribute representations of mountain culture, adventure and local wilderness to the Mountain Photo Showcase. Contact Kaitlan at 358-2547.
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Body& Soul A DIRECTORY OF HEALTH & HEALING IN THE KOOTENAYS
Acupuncture
Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences Student Clinic .......................................................... 354-1984 Jen Cherewaty, RAC, Balance for Body & Soul354-1752 Sara Fujibayashi RAC, at Mountain Waters Spa352-3280 Claudia Kavcic, RAC, at Mountain Waters Spa352-3280 Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, 10 years experience352-0459 Marion Starr, Dr. TCM ............................................ 352-9890
Ayurveda
Michele P. Greco, Ayur. Practitioner, RMT, AAHE352-5343
Art Therapy
Clearwater Art Therapy ........................................ 505-1100
Astrology
Sharon O’Shea, Astrological Readings ........... 352-2455
Body Piercing
Aura & Chakra Biofeedback/Bodywork, Homo Divinus505-5067
Breathwork
Blanche Tanner, BP, Family Constellation ...... 227-6877
Coaching
Richard Klein, Stress Reduction Coach ........... 352-3280
Counselling & Consultation
Brain Gym, Learning, Ion-cleanse, Gayle, MEd.226-7655 Carmen Carter, MEd, RCC, Play & Art Therapy......354-4485 Miriam M. Martineau, MA, Integral Counselling505-8170 Dienna Raye, MA, Counsellor & Life Coach ... 352-1220 Kathie Robertson, MA, Counselling Adults & Teens.........226-7945 Lee Reid, MA, RCC, Addictions & Trauma........................35 2-3870 Sally Shamai, MEd, RCC, EMDR and more .......1-877688-5565
Hair Care
Front St. Hair Studio, The Key to Beauty ........ 354-1202 Visions for Hair-Body-Soul, South Slocan ...... 359-8036
Herbalist
Janice Poloway, Certified Iridologist, Herbalist551-4528
Homeopathy
Barbara Gosney, CCH, RSHom, DHom, 2102 Creek St.....354-1180 Margo MacLaren DHom ...................................... 354-7072
Hypnotherapy
Sharon Best, Certified Adv. Hypnotherapist ... 354-7750
Massage Services
Abby McCormick, The Stone Spa ......................354-4030 or 551-0599 A Touch Of Aloha, Lomi, Cranio, Struct’l, Sports ...229-4424 Armonia Soma Massage, Hot stones & Swedish Massage......354-7553 Genevieve, Certified, Swedish & Pregnancy. 352-1141 Ginger Joy Rivest, Neuro Somatic Therapy ..... 505-4284 Jennifer Johnston RMT .......................................... 551-1197 Juliena Brown, Certified Practitioner, RAC ..... 551-BODY Power Essentials, True Aromatherapy & Massage505-4144 Rub It In, Mobile/Studio, Deep T., Neuro, Sports352-6804
Pharmacy
Remedy’s RX Custom Compound 737 Baker St.352-6928
Psychologist
Talk Therapy, Hypnosis, Energy Psychology. 352-9927
Sex Therapy
Dr. David Hersh, Board Certified ....................... 352-0151
Social Work
Val Amies, BSW, RSW, Counselor....................... 505-8044
Somatics
The Feldenkrais Method® enhance motion,Judy Katz352-3319
Spas
Mountain Waters Spa, 205 Victoria St..................... 352-3280 Shalimar Spa, located at the Prestige Inn ..... 354-4408 The Stone Spa, Abby McCormick................354-4030 or 551-0599
Spirituality
Intuitive Guidance with Norm, www.normpratt.com357-9457
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RIDE TO VICTORIA AVAILABLE Feb 17th. Share gas in 35mpg car. 3 seats available. 362-7713.
EMPTIES: The best comedy at the VIFF from the father/son team that made Oscar winning Koyla. Wed Feb 6, Capitol Theatre. PG. www.FLIKS. ca BAREFOOT JOURNEYS: ‘THE HEROINE’S JOURNEY,’ an 8 week coaching group for women seeking their authentic expression in the world, with Shayla Wright. 507 Baker St. Thursday evenings. Tuition $150. For more info visit www.barefootjourneys.net or call Shayla at 352-7908.
SOFT SIDED TRAVEL GOLF BAG for that winter golf holiday. 505-5136. MEMOREX MTS STEREO/CCD, 20” TV, 181 channel tuner, $100. 352-6762. GIANT DOG KENNEL: Used only 3 times. Furrarri 550 for up to 100 lbs. $150. 352-9159. 2 MEC TRAVEL PACKS: 10 years old, excellent condition. $50. Photos available. 352-3712. nicole@charlwood.com ACOUSTIC RESEARCH high-end complete home theatre speaker set; new $1000, asking $500. 352-2823. NINTENDO WII with 4 remotes & 4 nunchucks, 4 games, selling as a bundle. Inquries 505-5388 or 354-8547. PEDESTAL SINK $50, Caravan market tent & folding table $300. 352-7545. 45” LECLERC FLOOR LOOM, hardly used, accessories. $1300. Kenwood KDC-X589 CD/MP3/receiver for car $175. 229-4155. JVC 650 WATT 5.1 DOLBY DIGITAL ProLogic 2 home theater system, great sound! $200. 354-8547. BISSELL DEEP CLEANING SYSTEM Cannister Power Lifter. Like new & in the box. $125. 250-229-5796. davidelder@shaw.ca CENTURY BRAND GLASS-DOOR WOODSTOVE, heats approx. 1000sq ft. Includes blower & pipe. $500 firm. 399-4557. FOR SALE: NORDIC SPORT EXERCISER; acoustic guitar; teen’s stereo; Lena Liu framed prints. Ph. 352-7090. 2006 CRAFTSMAN 27” 9 hp snow blower. Electric start, reg. $1495 + tax. Hardly used, $895. 229-4346. COLLECTABLES, SLOTCARS, MODELS, RECORDS, games, legos, windstone dragons, swords, daggers and misc. toys. 226-6783. SAMSUNG AMPLIFIER, three input & cassette. Also, Yamaha monitor. 352-6796. MANDOLIN $100, RECORD PLAYER $40, chest of drawers $100, table & chairs $60, microwave stand $30. 359-7756. RETRO TABLE, $75. Assorted wooden chairs, $15 each. Home stereo & large speakers, $65. 359-7756 DINING TABLE PAD, quilted, oval, 52”x 84”, $55; oval tablecloth, wheat, 50”x70”, $15. Excellent condition. 352-2005. CLOTHING BAG SALE!! And 25% off Store-wide. At the WIN Store Feb 1, 2 & 3. Jan. 31 - Members only. 721 Front St. Nelson. 22” SNOW-THROWER. Engine needs repair. Electric start. $50. 825-9482. WINE-MAKING SUPPLIES. Four plastic 5 gallon carboys for sale. 8259266. Priced to sell! ANTIQUE SEWING MACHINE: Reliable by the T. Eaton Co. Please make an offer. 226-7356.
WANTED: TRUCK CANOPY, long box, in good shape. 359-0170. PAIR OF USED hockey skates size 11-ish. 825-4300 ext. 222. PLEASE CONTACT ME if you have a low-cost laptop, electric start skidoo, skidoo sled, snowshoes. 250-226-7311. WANTED: BENT WAL-MART TYPE blade. Cheap. 352-7402. LOOKING FOR STEREO AMPLIFIER in good working condition. Please call 354-0293.
COMPOUND HUNTING BOW with three arrows. First $100 takes it. Jim 825-0062. KARHU TEAM JAK SKIS 179cm 134-100-125. Brand new, never been mounted. $600 250-359-6815. NORCO ATOMIC FULL SUSPENSION, triple clamps, 8 inch rear travel. $1200 obo. Lee @ 250589-6543. MEN’S HOCKEY SKATES, CCMT100, size 12. Good condition. $50. 359-7942. WAKESURF BOARD: Hyperlite Broadcast 5’6”, brand new. $300 obo. 505-4205. KARHU TEAM JAK SKIS 179 cm. Brand new never been mounted, 134-100-125. $600. 359-6815. KARHU TEAM JAK SKIS 179cm. 134-100-125. Never been mounted. $600 359-6815. ROSSIGNOL GLADE RUNNER XCOUNTRY SKIS: good condition, new boots size 11. Phone for details 352-3256. WRONG SEASON, RIGHT PRICE! Necky Arlick 4, fiberglass kayak. Mint. Includes all gear. $900. 505-5512. LADIES SNOWBOARD BINDINGS. Size M. Paid $200, asking $50. In excellent condition. Phone Mel 505-2096
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CHILDCARE AVAILABLE ANY DAY by loving, caring, fun, creative woman. Excellent local references. Call 352-0081. DOUBLE CHARIOT-CHAUFFEUR STROLLER for sale $250, includes jogger and bike attachment. Call 8259256.
LEE REID, MA, RCC is opening her private counseling practice. Addictions & Trauma. 352-3870. ATTENTION EXPRESS READERS! To those of you who have submitted pictures for Pet of the Week, Babies, Read Everywhere, etc., please pick up your pictures at the Express office, 554 Ward Street at the front desk. Thank you! THE CANADIAN FLIKS FESTIVAL. Feb 14-16 Capitol Theatre, Nelson. “The Union: The Business Behind Getting High”, “Up the Yangtze”, and more! 1-866-fliks.ca, www.fliks.ca
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TO THE ARTIST who left your framed drawings of eyes/spyglasses, in Andrews’ care. Ph. 352-9150. FUN CLAY CLASSES in my studio. Winter session starts end of January. 35 years experience in the clay field. 352-7813.
Business Opportunities
NELSON MILK AND MORE Refrigerated (22’ x 7’) delivery van, 1995 GMC. Excellent condition. Includes customer list and route information. $20,000.00. Call 250825-9240.
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P4 2.6GHZ, 1GB RAM, 180gb harddrive, 19î monitor, GeforceFX 5950 videocard, WinXP. $300 obo. 354-1874 LEXMARK Z735 COLOR PRINTER, low ink, fairly new, $15. 365-3548.
JUVENILE TROPICAL SWORDTAIL for aquarium, or feeding larger fish. Deliver Nelson-N. Shore 229-4445. Stacy.
Education
“THE ALCHEMY OF WRITING” 8 week course with Shayla Wright of Barefoot Journeys. Oxygen Art Centre, Nelson. Tues. Feb. 19-April 8. 4-6:30pm. Tuition $200. No previous writing experience required. Register at oxygenartcentre.org For more info visit barefootjourneys.net or call Shayla at 352.7908
Events
CASH PRIZES! BIG LIP-SYNC CONTEST, March 1. Capitol, Nelson. Registration Feb. 7-21, $5/person. All ages, all abilities welcome. Info: Jane 505-5406. “ACTIVE OVER 50” Meet others for fitness, fun & carpooling to do winter sports. Margery 354-9618. WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 352-6707. ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL ANNUAL SNO-TIME TEA: St. Joseph School Gym, 523 Mill Street, Nelson. Monday, Feb 11, 1-4pm. Bake table, raffle, tea & goodies. Admission $3. CANADIAN FLIKS FESTIVAL: Feb. 15-16 Capitol Theatre Nelson. Featuring: “Up the Yangzte”, “The Union: The Business Behind Getting High”. www.fliks.ca 1-866-fliksca
Furniture
COMPLETE BEDROOM FURNITURE: Single Bed, 6 drawer dresser w/mirror. $115 or $125 delivered. Call 354-3867.
Health & Fitness
METAMORPHOSIS MASSAGE STUDIO: Specializing in neuro-muscular, deep tissue & relaxation massage. $49/hour, aromatherapy always included. Facials $25. Gift certificates available. 505-0601. DR. MICHAEL SMITH (TCM) is now accepting new patients. Offering services in acupuncture, Chinese Herbology, nutritional & functional medicine. 10 years experience. 352-0459 InTouch Care ACUPRESSURE: Releases tensions & pain, rebalances emotions, reconnects with heart wisdom. Dania KalTara, registered Jin Shin Do (R) Bodymind (TM) Acupressurist. 354-0413.
Home & Garden
PERSIAN RUGS at great prices Vancouver store, Web site: www.rugcanada.com, UPS Shipping $25.00, Tel:- 604-299-3324 RECYCLED WINDOWS FOR SALE, double pane, various sizes. 5055117. ALL GLEAMING BLACK: Side by side fridge/freezer, ice/water dispenser, dishwasher, microwave & inset surround. Ph. 365-1169
House Sitting
MATURE RESPONSIBLE WOMAN seeks long term house-sitting position or cheap cabin rental. Excellent references. (250)399-0068. MATURE EMPLOYED COUPLE looking to house sit in Nelson. Great local references. 352-1806.
Lost & Found
LOST: DOG’S SMALL RED JACKET. Black polar fleece lined, reflective tape on outside. 354-2000. FOUND: FRIENDLY, CUDDLY, all black male cat around Park & Observatory. No ID. 352-3371. FOUND: RING, on Stanley St. First week of January. Turned in to Nelson City Police.
Misc. for Sale
OAK ENTERTAINMENT CABINET, 20” Toshiba TV, push tricycle, many toys, little girl’s bike. 354-4014. COLEMAN INFLATABLE QUICKBED, flip out sofa, 2 twin to king. As new. $45. 352-9210. DELTA 10 INCH TABLESAW: 1.5hp, 230 volt, 30 inch rip capacity. Excellent condition. $450. 354-3709. 2 VINTAGE WINDSOR STYLE WOODEN CHAIRS $25 each, 1 “S” style chrome & cane chair $20. 352-3014. HEAVY DUTY WASHER (Inglis Niagara) and Dryer (Whirlpool): work great. $400 for both obo. 352-3712.
Music & Dance
LOCAL SINGER (female) seeks guitar & keys for tour this summer & fall. Original music + jazz. 505-4575. FOR SALE: Kline piano $850, Armstrong flute $250, Bonmusica shoulder rest for violin $25. 352-1925. VICTORIA STREET STRINGS all level string players welcome. Tuesday evenings. 505-5583 APARTMENT SIZE cameo piano with stool. Asking $200. 352-0928. SEEKING DRUMMER/ PERCUSSIONIST with professional attitude for paid summer gigs with local artist. Jazzish-folk style. 551-5952.
Pets & Livestock
SHIH TZU PUP. Male, 10 wks, first vaccinations and de-worming. $500. Daniel 354-4009. BANTEE CHICKENS FOR SALE, great for laying and brooding! $3/hen, $2/rooster. 250-359-6847.
Prof. Services
BENT IRONWORKS Metal artwork designs, affordable welding in shop, 20 yrs experience. Steve/Cindy 250352-7092/354-9448. VIDEO, FILM, DVD, AUDIO SERVICES. Transfer 8mm/16mm film, conversions PAL/NTSC video, duplications CD/DVD with full colour printing, all formats of video to DVD, 35mm slide scanning. 1-800-8248688. Nelson, www.tmtv.net 24/7 SNOW PLOWING. Nelson to Balfour & everywhere in between. Call Niel 505-3877. THAT BLACK GUY’S Fruit tree pruning. 505-9151
Psychic Readings
PSYCHIC READINGS FOR THE NEW YEAR with Ratna, BFA., MFA., experienced meditator & teacher of inner alchemy for over 30 years. In 2008, what is working for you & what is trying to change. 229-4042.
Sports Equip. FREE DEMOS SUNDAYS, 11-2. Whitewater, Nirvana Snowboards, Valhalla Skis, Kootenay Peaksticks. boomtownskis.com 505-5055. Trades Welcome.
Work Wanted
INTERIOR PAINTING & ODD JOBS around the house? Call Jeff @ 5055419. Reasonable, reliable and professional. Handyman/Carpenter available for small to mid-size jobs around your home. Call Brant at 352-0991. NSC HELPS WITH SMALL MOVES by full-sized van, within the Kootenays; affordably, reliably. 551-2727 WILL HAUL ALL: 3/4 ton van. Small moves, dump runs, yard waste. 505-5249 HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE: Reliable, honest, thorough. Excellent references. 505-5249
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Toys & Wheels Automotive-Cars 2005 FOCUS WAGON, 56k, mint condition, studded tires & summers, roof rack, cargo mat. $11,000. 5055512. TOYOTA TERCEL: 4WD, 1988, great in snow. Need to sell, $800. Call 825-4552. 2005 FORD FOCUS WAGON. 5 speed, many extras. New winter tires. 13,995 obo. 359-6915 1983 TOYOTA COROLLA, RWD/2dr/ auto, good condition, newer all season/winter tires (winters mounted), 32mpg, $800. 365-3538. 1983 VW RABBIT GTI very rare, good condition, 242,000 kms $3200 obo. 352-1983. 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX silver blue standard, 2 sets tires/alloy, good on gas 68,000k, $16,000 obo. 3542936. 1993 DODGE SHADOW: great shape, manual transmission, 2-door hatchback, 149,000km, $1900, winter tires. Call 505-4346.
AutomotiveSleds/Bikes
2002 FXD HARLEY DAVIDSON: 6000 orig. kms, custom paint, many extras. $12,000 obo. 250-505-7982. 2006 HONDA CRF450R, low hours, many extras, $5800 & size 7 MSR boots $75. 352-3526. 2001 POLARIS XC SC 800(RMK), 151” track, piped, custom cooling, low km’s. $4400. 551-5758.
AutomotiveTires/Parts/Other
SUBARU (1991) LOYALE. Too many parts to list. Includes new winters and summers. $1000. 229-5340.
BRAND NEW TIRES! Nokian Hakkapelitta RSi 175/70R13 & Ultrex summers on wheels, $400/set, $750/ both. (New-$1200.) 551-5758.
AutomotiveTrucks/SUVs/ Vans
1989 SUZUKI SIDEKICK 4x4. Runs but needs tune-up. $800 obo. Call 551-1987. 1992 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5: V6, no rust, winters/summers, needs head gasket, $2500 in receipts. $6000. 352-5363. 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGEUR runs and looks good, tranny leaks. $500. 352-5663. 1993 FORD EXPLORER: rebuilt transmission, clean, no rust, power, ac. $3500 obo. 354-8945. 1989 3/4 TON CHEVY VAN. 350 V8 with over 300k, still runs strong. Back seat folds to comfy bed, seats seven, some rust, interior in great shape. New starter & battery. Call Shaun 354-7411 for details. $1000 obo 1982 FORD F250, 6cyl/4spd, 2WD, high clearance, canopy, some rust, runs good, $1500 obo. 365-2753/3654684. 92 TOYOTA TRUCK, 2wd, 5spd, can-
opy, great, reliable. Some rust. Two sets/tires. $3200. 352-9235. 1991 FORD 4X4 EXTENDED CAB. Roof rack for box, snow tires, tuned up for sale. $1800. 352-3541. 1990 DODGE TURBO DIESEL: 5.9l, cummins, automatic, 4x4, runs great, red, boxliner, cdplayer $7000 obo. 226-6756. 2001 DODGE RAM 2500, 4x4, Gas, Camper/tow package, extended cab, long box, auto. $7990. 505-3719. 1989 CHEVY SERVICE VAN. Shelving, ladder rack, AC, PW, PDL. Well maintained. $2500 obo. 3597110. 1998 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE, $4000, AWD, loaded, new transmission, fuel pump, & winter tires. 352-0013.
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THINKING OF SELLING? Get a FREE, no obligation market evaluation of your home. Call Trevor@NelsonRealty.ca 354-8409 OFFERS INVITED: Restoration on this Grand Forks Home. Ph. 250-4420170 View online: www.Propertyguys. com ID#30924 EXCEPTIONAL 5 ACRE RECREATIONAL PROPERTY! World class skiing, snowmobiling. Ph. 250-365-6427 View online: www. Propertyguys.com ID#30925 SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT LOG HOME on 18 private acres. Ph. 250-367-9888. View online: www. Propertyguys.com ID#30926 OFFERS INVITED: Rossland home on 20 acres. Subdivision potential. Ph. 250-362-5715 View online: www. Propertyguys.com ID#30927 MOBILE HOME IN PARK-LIKE SETTING on 1 acre, amenities. Ph. 250-442-8963. View online: www. propertyguys.com id#30930 EXECUTIVE HOME: Quality construction, beautifully landscaped, gf .84 acres. Ph. 250-442-8887. view online: www.propertyguys.com id#30931 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH well maintained home just outside of Salmo. Clean, tidy, nothing to do but move in! Only $194,500 Trevor@NelsonRealty. ca 354-8409 WONDERFUL HOME & setting in picturesque Creston Valley. Ph. 250866-5385. View online: www.propertyguys.com id#30675
ABSOLUTELY THE VERY BEST VIEW lot in Rossland. Ph. 250-3643179. View online: www.propertyguys.com id#30916 EXCELLENT 4 BEDROOM HOME close to school & downtown. Grand Forks Ph. 250-442-3435 View online: www.Propertyguys.com ID#30922 IMMACULATE HOME IN PICTURESQUE MOUNTAIN SETTING in Rossland. Ph. 250-3623378. View online: propertyguys.com ID# 196001 EXECUTIVE-STYLE, CUSTOMDESIGNED family home in Nelson, Ph. 250-505-3806, View online: www. Propertyguys.com ID# 0002127 INCREDIBLE 5 ACRE RIVERFRONT parcel, 250 feet riverfront. Ph. 250265-4032. View online: www.propertyguys.com id# 0001928 EXECUTIVE, 3 BED, custom high end family home, granite, hardwood. Ph.250-505-3806. View online: www. Propertyguys.com ID#0002127 BEAUTIFUL PANORAMIC VIEWS: 3.84 acre lot Sunny Bonnington. Bring offers. Ph.250-359-7922. View online: www.Propertyguys.com ID#196002 WATERFRONT, 4 year old vacation home, 1100 ft sandy beach. Ph. 250-442-7073. View online: www. Propertyguys.com ID#196003 REDUCED BY $50000: Superb spacious family home on 1 acre. Ph. 250-359-7885. View online: www. propertyguys.com id#196010
BEAUTIFUL LAND FOR SALE 10 mins north of Slocan City. Great views and water access. mteverest911@yahoo.ca
3 BEDROOM HOUSE in Rosemont. 5 appliances, no smoking, no pets. $1,000/month + utilities. Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 352-2100 GORGEOUS NEW CRAFTSMAN STYLE HOUSE: 2 bedroom suite, w/d, 1100 square feet, Rosemont. $1200 inclusive. 551-2423. BACHELOR SUITE, Upper Fairview $475, utilities included. Available ASAP. Call 365-8323.
VEGETARIAN BUDDIST seeks similar minded persons to share 3 bedroom home in Uphill. Owner is away most of the year. $890/month Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 352-2100 FEMALE TO SHARE with two male Rasta. No alcohol/tobacco. 505-1170 to view. 1 BEDROOM & PRIVATE BATHROOM available in quiet, tidy, furnished, semi-rural Beasley suite. $410 plus utilities. 359-8100. ROOMMATE WANTED to share house in Fairview. N/S, $450/month (includes utilities), available March 1st. Ben 505-2106.
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BRIGHT 1 BEDROOM SUITE, 5 min. from town. N/S, N/P, W/D, $700 inclusive. Available Feb 1. 825-0077. SPACIOUS WALK OUT: 2 bdrm. apt. near downtown. Fresh paint. Quite building. $950 Call Norm 509-0766. SUITE CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN, ground level, hardwood floors, 2 small bdrms, $650 plus 1/3 gas. 352-3830.
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FAMILY OF 4 looking for non-smoking, clean (green) house, 3 - 4 bdrms up, no pets, April ‘08. 403-5627072/403-563-0060. FAMILY LOOKING FOR 2-3 bdrm home in or close to Nelson. We’re non-smoking, have no pets and are great tenants! We come with great local references. Please call 3540293 anytime. SINGLE WORKING MOTHER seeks 2 br home asap. Responsible and clean with excellent references. 3527478 eves. SUPER COOL FAMILY needing 3 bdr. home April.1, 2008. Nelson or nearby. 229-4445, cell 354-3465.
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Rotate plants up against the wall Light is the driving force for plant growth and last week I covered some of the issues to be considered for healthy plants. The two aspects of light still to be covered are the quality or colour and the direction the light is travelling from. Phototropism is a plant’s response to light; growing towards it. Whether the source is natural (the sun) or artificial (grow lights) does not matter, a plant will respond the same way to both. When a plant is in an area where it does not receive an equal amount of light intensity or quality, its growth will be in the direction of where the light levels are higher. Shrubs planted against buildings do not grow towards them and generally lose their leaves that were growing on that side. Indoor plants are greatly affected by phototropism since light levels are not evenly distributed throughout your home. If you want your plants to grow evenly you have to rotate them periodically and trim any excessive growth occurring in one direction. Do not rotate cacti. They grow thicker and more heat resistant
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amounts of red and blue/ violet light spectrums. Some plants that would naturally be exposed to
long hours of intense direct sunlight will also need to have ultra violet light supplemented.
Carrie Briscoe is a certified arborist and owner of Carrie’s Custom Tree Care. If you have any questions for the Green Thumb please send e-mail to express@expressnews.bc.ca
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on their side that is facing high intensity light and heat, mark this side of their pot so that they will always be facing the right direction. Sunlight is the best quality of light for it contains all colours in the light spectrum and ultra violet light too. Plants do not use light from the middle of the spectrum, green and yellow wavelengths; they use the light from either end, blue/violet and red wavelengths. Blue/ violet light tends to produce dense, dark green foliage that aid in food production and growth but does nothing to help a plant bloom. Red light stimulates plants to bloom and therefore reproduce, but does little for growth, producing long thin leaves that look light starved. If you are supplementing your house plants with artificial light, look for bulbs with even
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I am thinking of building an attached greenhouse to the south side of our home. I’ve heard this can pull heat away and add heat to the house. What’s the story? This is a subject with so many variables that it defies a simple answer. The commonly held opinion of greenhouse technologists is an attached greenhouse/ sunroom will make a net contribution to your home’s heating system. However, to achieve this possible gain, your greenhouse must be designed and constructed to capitalize on the sun’s energy. For instance, the location of your greenhouse should be precise. This precision comes from determining true south and the average angle of the sun’s rays. Also, you should calculate the shading factors of trees, hedges and nearby buildings in your final determinations. Openings in the common wall between your greenhouse and the existing building must be designed with care. Are you planning to have very few openings and use the greenhouse for extending the garden season or will the addition be a “sunroom” that will be used more for living than gardening?
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Then focus on the angle of the greenhouse glazing to take maximum advantage of the sun’s angle at our latitude. As well, consideration must be given to glazing. Single-pane glass permits the most light entry, double-pane provides better insulation and triplepane further reduces light penetration but provides the best thermal resistance. As well, there are a wide selection of plastic glazing products, all with unique advantages and drawbacks. Every greenhouse needs ventilation to flush the plants with the carbon dioxide they need to thrive. You will have to decide whether you will be home often enough to open and close passive vents or rely entirely on timed fan venting. Clarifying your intentions for this greenhouse and thorough research are the best ways to achieving the structure you originally envisioned.
Steve, Paul and Bill are building consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson. Archived copies of this column can be found at www.lynchinspection.com. Do you have a question for Home Front? Send it by e-mail to express@expressnews.bc.ca
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