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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2008 Established 1988.

SERVING NELSON & AREA

VOLUME 20, NUMBER 13

Grants not for sharing, say cities

INSIDE

Nelson, Castlegar say no to RDCK motion to split B.C. Hydro grants with whole district

by Chris Shepherd

Cleaner cleaned Aldo’s Dry Cleaners moves to friendlier cleaning products.

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Coldsmoke

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A hula girl shushes down Whitewater in the Gerick Telemark Cup Race on Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder Festival.

Homeless housing seeks council’s OK Councillors ask for funding clarification before giving support

by Chris Shepherd

TNT sets up The Nelson Theatre Company builds a new theatre at the Anglican hall.

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Council is waiting to hear more information on two housing initiatives aimed at getting people off the streets and into housing.

Nelson CARES, which operates Ward Street Place and Stepping Stones at the corner of Ward and Victoria Streets, and the Canadian Mental Health Association for for the Kootenays (CMHA-K) outlined two separate projects each organization is pursuing for Nelson. While each project is separate, both are hoping for City support and funding from B.C. Housing.

Nelson CARES wants to add 12 to 15 self-contained units to Ward Street Place. The project would cost between $2 million to $3 million and would add a third floor to the building, said Jenny Robinson, executive director director for Nelson CARES. The CMHA-K wants to build a new building on the 300 block of Anderson Street. The project would cost roughly $7 million, said Janice Bradshaw, executive director of the CMHA-K. It would create 30 self-contained units. Bradshaw said the new units would be geared to people 55 years and older and the housing would include facilities for supportive housing services. The new units are meant to house people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due ot mental health or

addictions issues.

“The projects are separate,” Bradshaw said, “but there’s a continuum of people that need help.”

Council was encouraged by the two projects, but wanted to be sure B.C. Housing, which would provide a large portion of the needed money, was willing to support the two Nelson housing initiatives.

Mayor John Dooley asked councillors to wait until their Monday, March 3 meeting before committing support to one or both projects.

“I wanted to get a bit more clarity as to what B.C. Housing’s intentions were on the projects,” Dooley said after the meeting.

There was some concern from Bradshaw that there not be too much of a delay for her project. A developer has a down payment on the Anderson Street property and he’s committed to working with CMHA-K, Bradshaw said. But that down payment expires in the end of April and if B.C. Housing doesn’t commit to the project before then, the developer would go ahead with a commercial housing project instead.

Bradshaw said B.C. Housing won’t commit to the Anderson Street project until the area is rezoned from P1 (institutional).

Dooley said a proper public process would have to be followed before any rezoning.

Giving up hundreds of thousands of dollars in order to get $20,000 back just doesn’t make sense to the mayors of Nelson and Castlegar, but that’s what they were asked to do at the most recent regional district meeting.

The motion regional directors passed at their Saturday, Feb. 23 meeting will pool $574,231 of B.C. Hydro grants-in-lieu given to the RDCK. Nelson and Castlegar can opt out of the sharing and will receive their usual grants.

Nelson’s Mayor John Dooley and Castlegar’s Mayor Lawrence Chernoff both said they won’t join in a Regional District of Central Kootenay arrangement to share the grants-inlieu of taxes handed out by the province in return for using land for B.C. Hyrdo’s dams and power stations.

Annually,Nelsonreceives $247,562 and Castlegar receives $291,596.

Dooley and Chernoff were the only directors to vote against the motion that would split all the grantsin-lieu among the different areas and municipalities. The shares wouldn’t be equal ones. Areas with power generating facilities within their area (Areas D, E, H, J and K) would get $70,000. Regions with populations over 1,000 would get $20,000 and regions with less than 1,000 people would get $8,000.

The areas would not receive a cheque for the money, but would apply to the board to use their share, explained Josh Smienk, director for Area E. Money not spent could

be banked for future use.

Nelson’s grant-in-lieu comes from its property at Kootenay Canal. The City’s grant is actually $618,905, but the province automatically gives $371,343 to the RDCK. Speaking against the motion, Dooley said the RDCK should consult with the Ministry of Community Services, which oversees the grants-in-lieu, to ensure the sharing is appropriate.

Sharing the money with areas unaffected by the dams doesn’t make sense to Dooley.

Speaking after Saturday’s meeting, Dooley went on to say the City already shares 60 per cent of its grants-inlieu to the RDCK, adding “the City of Nelson could argue we should get 100 per cent.”

Dooley emphasized the City of Nelson was willing to share its grants-in-lieu with the regional district through joint projects like the Nelson and District Community Complex.

Future projects could be upgrades to the library or the Nelson and District Youth Centre, Dooley said.

Smienk took exception to Dooley’s statement that the City of Nelson was already sharing 60 per cent of its grant.

“It’s a provincial formula. The City of Nelson isn’t being magnanimous.”

Smienk said he wasn’t surprised at Dooley and Chernoff’s resistance. The motion, which has passed, was meant to share the money around the regional district.

“It was an effort to help the little guy,” Smienk said.

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Business

Face to face talks are better than Facebook Has the electronic world of texting and Facebook made us poor communicators?

Great face-to-face communication skills are generally acquired through education and experience but, in this age of instant messaging, these more traditional skills are going by the wayside.

This has become a workplace issue, as many bosses are trying to figure out how to deal with employees that would rather text than talk.

In the past, if one wanted to confront a co-worker or supervisor about something, one would sit down and have a discussion.

Nowadays, people are more inclined to send an abbreviated emoticonlaced e-mail and hope

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Joyce Jackson

for a positive outcome.

Interviewers are also reporting that candidates, when faced with difficult or situational questions, are freezing like deer in headlights.

Contrary to popular

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belief, it is not just GenY that lack the interpersonal skills that make people effective communicators.

Allow any individual to take the road of lesser conflict and they will. Continue that behaviour over a period of time and gradually verbal communication skills will get rusty and it becomes harder to break the cycle of texting or Facebooking.

Of course, it is not just in the workplace that texting is prevalent.

Last year, almost 19 billion text messages were sent every month in the U.S. alone.

Many a girlfriend or boyfriend has been dumped via instant messaging of one form or another. It is much easier to say ‘things are just not working out’ via text message.

The common conception is that one can put the sentiment out there without feeling like one is actually saying it.

This approach can have a far different outcome at the workplace.

So, how do employers get their staff back on the road to face-to-face communication and away from texting?

I don’t know (translated to text language: IDK) but try texting the message LMIRL (let’s meet in real life) to your staff and see what happens.

Joyce Jackson is the owner of Lonnie’s for Her and Him and an executive member of the Nelson Business Association.

Creative creation Kootenay chef cooks up creative cuisine classes and education to accompany new catering business

by Chris Shepherd The newest caterer to bring food to the Kootenays has opened up shop.

Trevor Ditzel opened Culinary Creations Catering to offer people food and a chance to learn more about cooking.

Aside from catering weddings, birthdays and other parties, Ditzel will offer classes and meal plans.

Ditzel is part owner of the Kootenay Lakeview Lodge in Balfour and runs McQ’s, the kitchen and restaurant that looks over Kootenay Lake to the East Shore.

In the winter, when business slows down for McQ’s, Ditzel will offer classes for groups of 10 at the Balfour location.

He’ll teach them different theme meals and the tricks and techniques needed to make a delicious meal, covering everything from knife skills to the types of vegetables best suited to different types of cuisine.

Ditzel will also offer his services as a meal planner.

He will interview a family about their likes and dislikes and any specific dietary needs they might have (at an extra cost, he can also bring in a nutritionist to consult with people who have specific medical needs) then prepare meals for the family to take home.

He aims to have each serving cost around $6.25

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Trevor Ditzel, owner of the newly formed Culinary Creations Catering, works in the kitchen at McQ’s North Country Grill.

Using McQ’s kitchen, Ditzel will teach cooking classes, prepare meals for people at home and offer catering services to the area.

and would make deliveries every week to two weeks. Each meal would come complete with heating instructions so all the family would have to do is warm them up.

Another feature Culinary Creations Catering offers is what Ditzel calls bringing the restaurant to the clients.

People could have the cook come to their home and prepare the food and serve it, then leave the clients to their evening.

Culinary Creations Catering is looking for customers and can be reached by phone at (250) 5055384, 1-877-229-4141 or by e-mail at culinarycreations catering@line.ca.

about Belinda Babbage, visit www.bablends.ca For more information about Shayla Wright or to register, visit www.barefootjourneys.net

their life.

Each session includes group conversation about the topic of focus, selfinquiry and creative expression~ playing with painting, movement and voice. Topics will include: body image, values in relationships, communicating from the heart, and cultural perceptions about women.

This Sunwater program is facilitated by Melody Greger in Nelson. The way the group is led will be rooted in the principles of compassionate communication (a.k.a. NVC.) This group is the beginning of a larger vision of ongoing programs for teen girls, to be held by a collective of women in the community.

Cost is $180. Call 3544224 to register.

Briefly Living live seminars

Sunday, March 2, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Rawfreshing Cuisine, 502 Front St. Nutritionist Aaron Callings talks about minerals, water, GMO foods and seed banks.

Tickets are $12 at Rawfreshing Cuisine.

For more information, call 354-4051 or e-mail goldinfruit@gmail.com.

The ayurveda/soma yoga workshops

Saturday, March 1 to Sunday, March 2, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Shanti Yoga Studio Shayla Wright and Belinda Babbage are coteaching a workshop called “The Healing Bliss of your True Nature,” which will integrate the healing

and awakening power of yoga and ayurvedic medicine. Ayurvedic medicine comes from India and is practiced by millions of people worldwide. It is proactive, preventative and nurturing, as is yoga.

Its popularity is growing by leaps and bounds and there are several ayurvedic practitioners here in Nelson.

Both yoga and ayurveda cultivate an awareness of the primordial intelligence that lives in the body, an energy which is whole and undivided.

The workshops are focused on providing participants with the deep understanding that comes when knowledge is grounded in direct experience. $50 per workshop.

For more information

Girls circle: Supporting emerging women

Wednesdays, starting March 12, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., for eight weeks (skipping spring break) Do you know a teen girl age 13-15 that would benefit from a girl’s group that encourages selfempowerment?

In this group, girls are supported to explore the power of their creative expression, trust their intuition, bring out their authentic voice, and share about what’s important in

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News Dry cleaners spruce up

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Aldo’s Dry Cleaners gets rid of toxic chemicals, goes to latest technology

by Chris Shepherd It’s appropriate that Nelson’s only dry cleaner is becoming cleaner, though greener might be a better description.

Rob Richichi, owner of Aldo’s Dry Cleaners at 659 Baker St., is washing his hands of the traditional chemicals the dry cleaning industry has used for decades.

Perchlorethylene, commonly called perc, is the main chemical used to dry clean clothes, the only problem is it’s a “toxic chemical.” Richichi said, “but its the only chemical they had.”

The old method of dry cleaning involved immersing clothes in perc (despite the name dry cleaning perc is a liquid) and Richichi said some of the chemical would be left on the clothes, leaving a smell.

But a new dry cleaning method has been developed and in mid-March, Aldo’s will stop using perc and start using a new machine that uses a hydro-

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Cleaned cloths spin past Phyllis Nance, one of the employees at Aldo’s Dry Cleaners. The business is shifting to a non-toxic cleaning process next month.

carbon powder.

The new machine uses smaller amounts hydrocarbon powder and reuses it for more loads than perc was used. Used perc had to be collected and specially disposed of.

Richichi is excited about the new machine.

With fewer chemicals in the shop, he expects it will be a healthier environment.

“It’s not only good for us, it’s good for our customers and our workers.”

Shifting away from perc isn’t the environmental step Richichi is taking. They’ll soon start using recycled hangers and bags as well.

“We’re the only dry cleaner in town but we like to do the best we can.”

Liberal budget not suited to Kootenay seniors It can be seen as a bribe, or as a “spoonful of sugar (that) helps the medicine go down.”

The $100 payment that all British Columbians will soon receive may even be an honest attempt by the Campbell Liberals to offset the financial burden that their carbon tax will be to some British Columbians, including many seniors.

But although many B.C. residents believe that government action is needed to control carbonbased atmospheric pollutants, there will still be some questions about this

Seniors Saga

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specific initiative. Here in the Kootenays, where healthcare continues to be centralized, many seniors whose only regular sources of income are CPP and OAS pensions will still be required to drive some distance to obtain access

to that system.

An integrated public transportation system such as is enjoyed in the Greater Vancouver area doesn’t exist here.

To leave the car at home and walk has its appeal, especially when we are able to enjoy good weather conditions as well as the natural beauty of our area. But when our hills become slippery slopes in winter, indoor walking programs for seniors become common.

To get to the locations where these programs are offered, most participants drive.

It has been projected that this year the typical family will see a $50 increase in its gasoline costs directly related to the carbon tax. Given the rebate to each home of a $100 minimum, the resulting reduction in vehicle traffic will be minimal in this first year anyway.

The plan to pay each of us $100 is expected to cost the government $440 million. Would it not have been more responsible of the government to put that $440 million into wait-time reduction for health services somewhere in the province?

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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.

Briefly Indigenous food sovereignty meeting

Thursday, March 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Selkirk College’s 10th Street Campus Traditional land and food systems have sustained countless generations of Indigenous peoples since time immemorial and provide important cues for enhancing our relationship with the natural world.

Modern life has changed that, but there is the opportunity for change and social learning. Meetings, conferences and discussions provide the opportunity to create networks and associations that will increase our ecological and cultural sensibility, and also our awareness of critical issues to inform the process of identifying strategies to protect, maintain or enhance Indigenous land and food systems.

If you are an indigenous hunter, harvester, fisher, organic gardener, wildcrafter, community worker or an individual or group involved with a food security network or food related action, you are invited to the a community outreach meeting Lunch will be provided but confirm attendance to help with the meal planning. Contact: Marilyn James at 365-1357 or e-mail mjames@selkirk. ca.

Seed exchange

Sunday, March 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan River Rd. The event, which is organized by Slocan Valley Recreation has quickly grown into the largest seed exchange event in the West Kootenays.

Everyone is welcome to come and

buy, sell or trade all types of local seeds.

You’ll find vendors and fellow gardeners with a variety of heritage seeds and rootstock available, there’ll be information on organic gardening, composting, updates on a variety of gardening issues and much more.

It’s a great way to connect with those having similar interests and is ideal for newer gardeners, those who have been turning the soil for generations or just to share your knowledge and experiences of growing food.

Limited table space is available and should be reserved in advance.

Admission is by donation and can either be monetary or a nonperishable item for the Slocan Food Bank.

For more information, contact Slocan Valley Recreation at 2260008.

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Agriculture and conservation’s link

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Kate Butt is one of three acupuncturists offering free treatments at Nelson’s Mental Health and Addictions office.

Free addictions acupuncture Service continues in Nelson

by Chris Shepherd Addictions are a hard thing to cope with, but a free service at Nelson’s Mental Health and Addictions office seeks to make it easier.

Three acupuncturists offer drop-in treatments on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Mental Health and Addictions office on the second floor of 333 Victoria St., says Kate Butt, one of the acupuncturists.

Treatment lasts roughly 30 minutes and involve using key points around the ear, Butt explains. The acupuncture calms the

sympathetic nervous system, helps sleep and digestion and aids the body in detoxifying, she says.

Butt, along with Stefanie Legace and Karen Elliot, volunteer their time and the Mental Health and Addictions office buys the materials the volunteers use.

The free acupuncture isn’t a new service – it’s been running on and off for years – but attendance can flag after the holidays, Butt says.

If anyone has questions about the free treatment they can call the Mental Health and Addictions office at 505-7248.

Eat local and buy Nature Notes organic are terms we often hear and may consider when perusing the aisles or market stalls for groceries. With an abundant supply of local food producers in the West Kootenays, supEmily Nilsen porting this movement is not only possible but necessary to ensure the sustainability of our food networks.

Within this network, it is also important to consider the protection efits to the CPP. Most important and enhancement of obviously, important habitat. As a habitats and greater biocommunity, we can con- diversity are conserved tinue to grow, provide on farmland. As well, food, while at the same farmers are given martime be mindful of the ket recognition for their negative impacts our contribution to consergrowth may be having vation and participants may gain significant on natural habitat.

Agriculture and tax benefits. As a landconservation do not owner, you are given have to be in opposi- the opportunity to learn tion. The Conservation about natural areas Partners Program (CPP) found on your property is an initiative of The and may receive techniLand Conservancy that cal and potential fund“aims to forge a mutu- ing assistance for stewally beneficial partner- ardship projects.

If you are interested in ship between conservation and agriculture in learning more about the Conservation Partners British Columbia”.

Growers that are com- Program, please check mitted to conserving out our website at www. natural habitat found on conservancy.bc.ca and their farms are provided click on the CPP panel. with recognition, incen- Or, be in touch with us via the contact informative and assistance.

There are many ben- tion below.

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.

Consult an expert before turning those daydreams into reality

We’ve been winter daydreaming about a bigger kitchen, a bedroom in our unfinished basement and a new sunroom on the south side of our home and we have a flood of questions about costs, technical issues and other reno topics. Where do we start?

These are important questions that should be asked and answered before any of us expend the energy, time and money creating a more comfortable nest.

In the past, most folks talked to friends who had renovated, listened to hor-

Home Front

Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Steve Cannon

ror stories from relatives who’d stumbled through the building of an addition, or thumbed through the telephone directory hoping to find help by luck of the draw.

More and more we see

homeowners relying on experts in the field of home construction to assess their daydream and organize an efficient plan of action.

This approach has become so popular that it is now referred to as a pre-renovation inspection.

This is the point where you carefully describe and discuss you ideas, your needs and your wish list with a qualified building consultant.

What follows is a discussion with your building expert on the structural, architectural, plumbing, heating, building code and municipal building

bylaw implications of your dream.

Of course not all these categories are implicated in every project, but these are some of the questions that a good consultant will use to help you. Fees for this service are usually charged as a flat hourly rate so you pay only for the time your building expert spends with you. Here, of course, is where you find the bottom line.

The money spent on a pre-renovation inspection can save you thousands of dollars in time, labour, and materials when making your daydream a reality.

Steve, Paul and Bill are building consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson. Send questions to express@expressnews.bc.ca. Archived copies of Home Front can be found at www.lynchinspection.com

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Opinions & Letters Editorial Council needs to keep the city’s future in mind when rezoning In the past few weeks, City council has been presented with several projects that will have major impacts on the housing options in Nelson.

At their Monday, Feb. 4 meeting they looked at a proposed development on Hoover Street that would lean to environmental specifications.

At their Monday, Feb. 18 meeting they heard about two housing projects for the city’s homeless.

The three projects are not mutually exclusive. They are not looking at the same land and all have positive and negative elements to them.

Each also requires some council action to allow the projects to move ahead and what councillors have to keep in mind is they are not responsible for making sure developers make money. If they do rezone, they’re increasing the land value and they have to ensure the community gets some of that benefit.

Council’s responsibility is to ensure development meets the Official Community Plan. They can do this by approving large projects and asking for money in return for affordable housing, for example.

There’s a need for all types of housing in Nelson, both high-end projects like the one on Hoover Street and the proposed projects at Ward Street Place and on Anderson Street (see story on page one).

Fish Heads & Flowers

Flowers: to the shopkeeper who gifted me a CD after I asked about the singers name.

What an amazing gesture. Overwhelmed with joy & gratitude

letters are really easy to trace to the sender you know! You should check with a lawyer about slander and libel before you send more...gotcha! - Not so Foolish

Fish Heads: to debit cards.

If everyone puts a piece of scotch tape over the magnetic strip, we could all get on with our lives! -Tired of standing in line

Flowers: to all the talented folks who have been volunteering their time and talents to help out a local family.

- May Blessings Be

Flowers: to the kind stranger who convinced my daughter to get her blood work done at the hospital when she was too scared. And stayed for support, you were our angel that day! Thank you, I wish there were more people like you!

Fish Heads: to people who send anonymous letters of complaint by computer - those

Flowers: to the beautiful sunshine! So glad to have you back!

Fish Heads: to the person who stole our car parked in front of our house a month ago. It took a month of rental cars & a lot of phone calls & money to replace it. What goes around comes around.

- Ripped off Resident

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PUBLISHER Nelson Becker

We need to take control of our own money and power Dear Editor: There are two things I see that we can do that would make a big difference in our own personnel lives as Canadian as Nelsonite as humans and ultimately as spirits.

It is to regain our ability to create our own Money. The Bank of Canada has in its Charter the right to print all the required money for circulation in Canada.

If this is done no more will we be paying the

central banks to print the money that then is “loaned” back to us at interest. We must stop giving our power away and take back our “current-cy.”

It is in the power of Parliament to change this and in yours to make it happen by asking for it.

And now about current, our personal energy is created within oneself, so in the same line of thought our energy

needs can be created in our homes or businesses: free energy devices are real, salt water fuel is real, but where is it?

Every car could be running on it. Every house creating their own power, wow that’s taking back our power, and stopping being dependant on external power sources of creation.

It’s all about current, see?

Guy Lapointe, Nelson

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Street Talk Who do you look up to?

Commentary Love and hate with the U.S. border Kate Storm – is a recent resident dealing with the border between Canada and the U.S. I am a U.S. citizen who, until recently, did not identify as such. I had limited awareness of the boundary between northern mountains, rivers, forests and people known as the international border. It was an arbitrary hassle whose hoops I passively jumped through when I wanted to visit my husband’s family in Prince George.

Then, my partner, a Canadian citizen, and I decided to move north from our rural corner of New Mexico. One expensive landed-immigrant application later, the reality of this arbitrary border between my family and his had become quite real. Until that piece of paper arrived in the mail I was only a visitor, regardless of what roots I cultivated in this valley, regardless of where my husband called home.

Then we crossed the border and I was given a one-month visa, thereby cutting short my innocuous plans for the following month. It was quite strange that on one side of that invisible line I could live, work, love and have a bank account while on the other I could not. My husband, on the other hand, could do all on either side because his mother was born in the States.

Since realizing that yes, the international border really exists and that it’s stick in the mud, some of the border’s advantages have also been illuminated.

At the recent Nelson meeting on the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP) people expressed concern about this dialogue between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. The SPP has the stated purpose of creating great-

er cooperation on security and economic issues, including “softening” the borders for resource and labour exchange. It intends to support existing groups like NAFTA and has led to Canada and Mexico implementing specific, requested anti-terrorist measures.

Local critics of the SPP are concerned about U.S. intent. They point to the Slocan River, whose fish populations have declined since the Columbia was dammed further south. They ask who would really benefit from freer movement between the two countries – Canadians or Americans, increasingly strapped for natural resources.

No doubt some of those who spoke at the SPP meeting were U.S. expatriates, once frustrated and indignant as they filled out the 40-some page application.

But I’m told the application didn’t use to be so arduous. In fact, it used to be simple.

Why is it becoming harder for an individual to move to Canada and easier for U.S. government and business to enter?

What is the value of having bureaucracy imposed upon one’s personal life? Is that imposition worth protecting Canadian resources, or at least protecting the right to protect those resources? Where would the border lines best be applied?

There are moments when I am relieved that the border is there and others when I wish it was easier to move around this land, times when the border seems like an important protection, yet it prohibits good people from living here. It’s a lovehate relationship, and I wonder what lies in between.

The Dalai Lama. I think he’s one of the few people in power that speaks the truth.

With politicians, what they say is not what they mean.

Sally Szeberenyi, Nelson

There’s a lot of people. In general, people who stand up for their ethics. I look up to Sharon Astyk, she’s a farmer, a researcher, a mother of three. She’s very concerned about peak oil.

Malin Christensson, Winlaw

Express Fun Run Date for third annual run set for Sunday, May 25 All runners and walkers should prepare for this newspaper’s third annual Kootenay Express Fun Run. The Express has teamed up with Collie Christante to organize this year’s event.

Christante brings a wealth of experience to the task, experience that includes professional figure skating and working as a transformation and achievment coach, a job that’s put in touch with NHL, NBA and PGA athletes.

“The purpose of the fun run is to raise money and awareness of fitness in our community,” says Nelson Becker, publisher of the Express.

The money raised from the six kilometre walk and 10 km run will be used to fund some type of fitness infrastruc-

ture in the city, though a specific project has not been picked yet.

Christante will organize a series of workshops every Sunday for participants. The workshops, whose costs have yet to be determined, will feature a 15-minute talk by a guest on topics like nutrition body posture and equipment and be followed by a warm up and walk or run.

There will monetary prizes for the 10 km run and T-shirts for registrants for both events.

“Spring is here and so is the run,” Christante says.

“The biggest reason to enter is it’s going to be fun. Getting in shape is good, but fun is most important.”

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EDITOR Chris Shepherd

My lord, the creator.

All creation. I believe it is beyond and above our thinking and I think the heavenly is interconnected with the earthly.

Corby Dalum, Nelson

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Sports & Recreation Four legged friends make exercise easier

The medical scientists are right, having a fourlegged friend can boost your immune system and your overall health.

I’m pretty sure it is the unconditional love that is bestowed upon us by our furry friends that boosts our joyful emotions.

It is meditative, peaceful and relaxing petting a dog or cat, sitting on a comfortable chair, in a sunny location, or walking a dog in beautiful setting. It lets the mind focus on the present and occupies the spaces of the mind where unreasonable thoughts brought on by life’s stress can overwhelm and depress.

I must admit that owning a dog for the first time in my life is very rewarding. There is nothing better than coming

Keeping Fit

Helen Kissinger

home after a long working day to be greeted at the door by Bugsy, shaking his body in a frenzy of joy. All the stresses of

dealing with two-legged animals, falls away.

Our long walks surrounded by nature are great exercise. I am privileged to be able to explore trails close to large tracks of Crown land that enable us to observe wildlife in its natural habitat. Today’s big discovery, large cat tracks in the snow that led to a kill site. The red bloodstain on the snow told of a successful hunt.

Everyday is different as nature cycles through

its seasons and having a dog makes me get outside to experience theses changes.

The benefits has even extended to some insurance companies, one of which has gone as far as to ask their elderly clients over age 75 if they have a pet, which often helps tip the scales in the seniors favour.

If an insurance company is putting money on the line, you know caring for a pet is good for your health.

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

Loosen up your throwing arm: baseball season is almost here

NDCC #2

Soccer registration Nelson Youth Soccer is off to another great season with over 500 registrations so far. The Nelson and District Community Complex are not handling the organizations registrations this year.

They have a new system to register, which people can access at www.nys.ca.

Questions on how to use this system, or what your other options are can be made to nys@nys.ca or call 352-0730. The deadline is Friday, March 7.

The deadline for rep was Saturday, Feb. 16. Rep tryout/practices were scheduled to begin Saturday, Feb. 23.

Other events such as coach and ref clinics are being booked. Please keep checking their website for further information.

Special requests are pouring in but it is not possible to for registrants to select their preferred teams or fellow player.

The opening Mini Fest weekend is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, field conditions permitting. Let the games begin Saturday, April 19.

If your child likes to throw, catch and run they can do all of these things as part of the fast approaching Nelson baseball season.

Baseball registration closes Friday, March 7 but kids can still be signed up, there will just be a fee for late comers.

Practices and games begin in April when the fields are dry.

Registration forms can be picked up from the Nelson and District Regional Sports Council – located upstairs from the Chamber of Commerce, back of the building entrance – or the Nelson and District Community Complex’s front entry in their brochure rack.

Completed forms can be faxed, mailed or dropped of in person to the Nelson and District Regional Sports Council.

There is an afterhours drop box at the sport council and their number is 352-3989.

Children as young as four to six year-olds can register for the fun focused Blastball.

Categories for older children include Rookie (ages 7-9), Cal Ripken Minor (ages 9-10), Cal Ripken Major (Ages 1112, Junior Babe Ruth (ages 13-15) and Senior Babe Ruth (ages 16-19).

There are discounts for registering more than one child in a family.

The Nelson and District Baseball Association is run by parent volunteers.

Parents are needed to coach, run the executive, phone, keep score, fundraise, manage uniforms and schedule games.

Contact with the Theresa Southam if you want to volunteer 3541034.

Keep busy over spring break

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As we all wait with anticipation for spring to arrive, some are wondering what they are going to do with their kids for spring break. Although it would be fabulous for us all to take that week off work and spend it with our families, the reality is that most cannot. Rather than keep the kids cooped up inside with a sitter all day why not check out what our community has to offer?

If your child likes to tumble around you could send them to one of Glacier Gymnastics Spring Break

In The Zone Leya Plamondon

The Nelson Regional Sports Council can be reached at: Box 1190, Nelson, BC V1L 6H3 (250)352-3989 phone (250)352-0046 fax nrsc@telus.net Gymnastic Camps which run Tuesday, March 25 to Friday, March 28. Camps are for children ages four to six and six to 12 and run from 9 a.m. to 10:30

a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., respectively.

Another popular sport amongst kids is soccer.

With Nelsons’ great indoor facility, play is possible this break. Soccer Quest is holding a Spring Break Soccer Camp Monday, March 24 to Thursday, March 27. The camp will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is for kids ages eight to 12.

If your child needs a little more variety throughout the day, you can take them down to the Nelson and District Community Complex where they can

participate in the Spring Break Fun Camp. There, they’ll can enjoy swimming lessons (optional), water sports, pottery, climbing, trips to the library and many other fun activities.

This camp has two sessions running Monday, March 17 to Friday, March 21 and Monday, March 24 to Friday, March 28, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Registering your child in these camps will likely cost less than it would to hire a daycare or babysitter and is an excellent step towards your child living a healthy, active life.

Leya Plamondon works for the Nelson Regional Sports Council.

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Worldly fashion from Global Underground Dementia/Alzheimer caregiver education Style Solutions

AFTER

Svetlana Bell

This week, Vasanti is looking for a fresh new look. Style Solutions question of the week: How can this mother of four look great with little effort?

Global Underground, located at 422 Heritage Lane, has a great low key atmosphere with clothing for both men and women of all shapes and sizes.

They offer a range of clothing, accessories and jewellery from B.C. designers and around the world, matching anyone’s budget.

Everything Vasanti is wearing was either handmade or screen printed with original artwork form designers in Victoria, B.C. Her flattering waist yoke Rio Bravo skirt ($74) from Mae is made from a beautiful wool and viscose blend in a rich brown and cream plaid. The brown cotton long sleeve shirt ($35) form Tsunami Print and Sew is reversible, giving the option of two different necklines and to wear the print on the front or the back. To accessorize, we used a splash of colour with a cotton scarf ($29) and wool blend sleevelets ($22) designed, sewn and screen printed by Oui’ Clothing, Kawaii.

The blue Bonspiel Creation leather one of a kind handbag ($37) has an

BEFORE

amazing attention to detail with fun prints inside and out.

Vasanti has hair that falls very straight and shows cut lines and bulk easily. She also is very sensitive to products. Having a style that holds its shape and has movement without much work or need for product was our focus.

Using a razor to cre-

ate movement and layers as well as texturizing helps with the over all shape and volume. We added a red raspberry semi-permanent colour to add depth and warmth to her style. A semipermanent is a great way to introduce colour without commitment, never going lighter but gradually washes out allowing you to change colour as often as you like.

Svetlana Bell is the owner of Front Street Hair Studio. She has over 15 years of experience as a stylist, is a colour educator and a certified member of the Cosmetology Industry Association of British Columbia.

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Mondays, March 10, 31, April 7 and 14, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Selkirk College’s Castlegar campus Are you caring for someone with Alzheimer Disease or a related dementia? The Alzheimer Society can help you.

Education and understanding of the disease are vital to assist caregivers during the stressful journey dealing with the disease.

The Alzheimer Society

is presenting a four-session series for caregivers of people with Alzheimer or related dementias such as vascular dementia, Pick’s disease or LewyBody disease.

Topics will include the difference between dementia and Alzheimer disease, communication, behaviour, effects of stress and loss, taking care of yourself and planning for the future.

This series is for fam-

ily and friends who are caring for a person with dementia at home, in a long term care facility, attending an adult day program, or living at a distance.

Registration fee is $35.

As the number of participants is limited, please preregister at Selkirk College by calling 365-1208. For further information call the Alzheimer Society at (250) 352-9552 or e-mail lhoskin@alzheimerbc.org.

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Briefly Mat the Alien

CHRIS SHEPHERD

Look up. Look waaaay up. Richard Rowberry, artistic director for The Nelson Theatre Company, looms over a model of the theatre he’s building at the Anglican Hall. The theatre and church are testing an agreement that will see the theatre share the space. Church officials say the agreement could be the solution to the financial woes of the aging hall, built in 1912.

New theatre helps church hall TNT Company creates new theatre space in Anglican hall

by Chris Shepherd A test run between a theatre company and Nelson’s Anglican church might be the solution needed to keep the church’s hall functional.

The Nelson Theatre Company signed a trial rental agreement last month to rent St. Saviour’s Anglican Church’s hall.

“We have a huge building here that’s relatively unused,” says John Lavinnder, secretary for the Anglican church. The theatre company contacted church leaders just at the point where they were wondering about the building’s future, Lavinnder says.

The building was built in 1912 and upkeep has been a growing concern.

Two schools use the lower part of the hall, but the upper space is relatively unused The agreement gives the church priority use during the day and leaves the nights for the theatre company, says Richard Rowberry, artistic director for The Nelson Theatre Company.

Rowberry’s company is building a stage and a seating system for the hall. The seating would broken down when not used,

allowing the church to use the other two thirds of the hall.

Rowberry says there’s a need for a medium sized theatre in Nelson. At 426 seats, the Capitol Theatre is too large (and very busy) and the Livingroom Theatre is too small for the projects Rowberry wants to run. So, like a resourceful Goldilocks, Rowberry is making a 100-seat theatre that should be just right.

A show that might draw 100 people a night would only fill the Capitol a quarter of the way, Rowberry says. That same crowd would pack the Anglican Hall.

“It’s intimate and immediate,” Rowberry says. “There’s a sense of excitement in a full house.”

The first show to take the stage will be The Fantasticks, opening Friday, March 7.

Rowberry is planning one more show for their two-and-half month trial run with the church, after which the two groups will reassess if the arrangement works for them.

Rowberry is hopeful it will work out as the theatre could serve as a great venue for a performing arts festival in the summer, a project he’d love to create in Nelson.

Friday, Feb. 29 at Spiritbar Let’s clear something up: Technically Mat is not an alien. Mat was chosen to represent Canada and rock the party at Canada House during the 2006 Winter Olympics. He has produced many mix CDs, released his debut selfproduced CD Downtime and been busy making music for TV shows and scratching on video games including NBA street Homecourt for EA sports.

Has Mat really been abducted by aliens? We’ll never know but one thing is certain, Mat the Alien is capable of some out of this world material and when Mat does find “that mind-control sound” the world will become a safer place. $10 at the door

Mr. Feeley and the Touch

Friday, Feb. 29 at The Royal on Baker From the masters of rock comes an opportunity that arrives only once in every four years . . . the Mr. Feeley and The Touch leap year extravaganza.

There will be music to be heard, prizes to be won, and leaping to be done by all.

Cover is $5. The band’s debut album Sinking Ships will be available for sale at the show.

Visit www.mrfeeleyandthetouch.com for more details.

All ages dance

Saturday, March 1, 8:30 p.m. at the Nelson Rod and Gun Club Celebrate Africa presents an all ages dance featuring Adham Shaikh, DJ Bryx and Ryan Wells.

Tickets are $15 (children under 10 are free) and are available at Eddy Music.

Leopardism: CD release party

Saturday, March 1 at Spiritbar This is the premier release for Rabnett 5 with Ropeadope. The band will debut Leopardism in Nelson, giving locals a chance to get the music that won’t be available to the world for another three months.

Leopardism is a studio experiment with NYC’s Scotty Hard fusing fresh organ grooves, and deep bass lines.

Rabnett 5 has been recording and touring for seven years, receiving nominations for a WCMA best instrumental album, FIJM best new band, and CBC Galaxie prizes. Their music is described as “sly, sexy, loose, impressive, and terrifically musical.”

Artwork from Nelson children

Friday Feb. 29, 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Natural Way Home, 535 Baker St. Take a leap downtown to see some of Nelson’s very own, young and up coming artists, as Rosemont School and Natural Way Home host their first student created art showing.

Over the next month, 16 students, kindergarten to Grade 6, will display their works of art in what will hopefully be the start of an annual event.

The dream is that if this event generates enough interest more schools will begin to participate in the other showings, bringing the schools and the community closer together.

Enjoy an early evening of great food, friends, creative masterpieces and the stories behind each piece as told by the artists themselves.

For more information contact Fresia Jamin at Rosemont School, 3523182.

EcoSociety film screening and discussion

Tuesday, March 4, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Nelson Municipal Library The West Kootenay EcoSociety presents the second film in its One Planet Film and Discussion Series: Convenient Truth: Urban Solutions from Curitiba, Brazil.

This film is an informative, inspirational documentary aimed at sharing ideas to provoke environment-friendly and cost-effective changes in cities worldwide. It demonstrates the innovations and processes, as well as the power of imagination, leadership and will to transform problems into cost effective solutions that Curitiba utilized to become one of the most livable cities in the world.

Lip sync contest attracts the stars

Saturday, March 1, 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Cher, Michael Jackson and Avril Lavigne are just three of the big stars that have entered the Lucky 13th Big Lip-Sync Contest.

The Capitol Theatre will rock to the sounds of bands like the Beatles and Van Halen as performers once again compete for great prizes in three categories: Kid Solo, Kids’ Group and Adult.

This year’s illustrious judges are Geoff Burns, Heather Hutchinson and Robyn Lamb, with Richard Rowberry as the MC. Tickets are now available at Otter Books, Eddy Music and the Capitol box office.

Prices are the same: Adults $12, kids $8, families (of 4) $35.

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Briefly L.V. Rogers Fashion Show

Thursday, March 6, 7 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort Convention Centre If you only attend one graduating class fashion show this year, make it this one.

The LVR Grad ‘08 class presents the annual, one of a kind fashion show featuring student models from the high school. On the runway will be the latest spring fashions loaned to the grads by local merchants.

There will be draw prizes, music and lots of fun.

Tickets are $5 for students, $7 for adults and are available at Hemp and Company, 502 Baker St., at the L.V.R. administration office, or at the door if not sold out.

Geoffry Lundstrom

Friday, Feb. 29, 8 p.m. at Cocoa-Nut Lounge, 116 Vernon St. Out of high school Geoffry Lundstrom, 20, attended Selkirk College’s school of contemporary music and has performed regularly on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Fusion on Baker Street and as of late has been heard filling Jackson’s Hole with his unique take on classics, with everything from the Beatles to John Mayer.

This show will feature Lundstrom’s original music written and performed by him alongside a few of his favorite covers he plays at the popular restaurants around town.

Coming up at the Nelson and District Youth Centre

The Man in Havana

Thursday, March 6 at Spiritbar The Man in Havana takes the stage live.

Dance floors shake with

The Man in Havana’s live sets which he performs on a rig of samplers, keyboards and turntables.

Joining him on stage is Jeff A. Cote who’ll play drums and percussion. Well-known on

the Nelson scene for her grooving, soulful drum’n’bass, Spinderella will play opening and intermission sets.

Get ready to get down, this show is a no-cover event.

Register now for their next set of Sk8 lessons starting Wednesday, Feb. 27.

Lessons run every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and are $40 for six weeks. Call 352-5656 for more info.

Edmonton’s pop/rock group No More Parachute will be playing an all ages show at the centre on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m.

Cover is $5.

Go to 608 Lake St. for more info or call 3525656.

No stories this year Kootenay Storytelling Festival takes a break, organizers hopeful for 2009

by Chris Shepherd The chair of the Kootenay Storytelling Festival has announced there won’t be any stories this summer.

Too few volunteers on the organizing committee mean the Procter festival won’t go ahead, said festival chair Barry Gray.

“The committee has petered down to too few to run the festival,” Gray said.

Gray is going away for up to a year and the festival needs a champion, he said. He called a meeting in the fall of 2007 to see if he could find a replacement, but there wasn’t enough support to carry on the twoday festival.

Gray said it’s too late to have the festival this summer.

The story tellers are usually already lined up by this time of year, he said.

The Kootenay Storytelling Festival has been successful over the years, said Gray, noting it made money every year. The festival’s funds have been locked into a term deposit and Gray hopes they’ll be needed in 2009 for the resumption of the festival.

He was part of the group that started the festival.

The idea came up in 1998 when there was talk of creating a “living history museum.” That evolved into the storytelling festival.

An avid storyteller himself, Gray told what could be considered the first story of the festival. At the first public meeting held to determine if the festival would happen, he told a story. It was a fictitious tale about a California miner who came up to the Kootenays to seek his fortune. The story featured several local, historical figures.

“It was a story about Procter, 100 years ago.”

The 1998 meeting was a success and in the summer of 1999 the first Kootenay Storytelling Festival went ahead.

Gray has been telling stories at the festival ever since and at local schools.

Stories about Kootenay history are important to keep alive, Gray said, and telling them orally is equally important.

Modern media has taken the art out telling stories, he said, and the festival brings it back. This “lost art” is important for children.

“I love those wide eyes, sitting on the floor or in their desks,” he said, referring to the times when he’s told stories at schools. “They’re so easy to tell to. They’re so open to it.”

Gray hopes Procter will be open to the return of the festival in 2009 and he can be reached at 229-4671 if anyone is interested in getting involved.

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Briefly Vancouver’s Vaillant reads in Nelson

Friday, Feb. 29, 7:30 p.m. at the Oxygen Art Centre, #3-320 Vernon St. (alley entrance) John Vaillant is a freelance magazine writer and author whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, National Geographic, Outside and The Walrus, among others.

His first book, The Golden Spruce: A True Story of Myth, Madness and Greed, was a bestseller and won a number of awards, including the 2005 Governor General’s Award for Non-Fiction (Canada).

Of particular interest to Vaillant are stories that explore collisions between human ambition and the natural world.

A recipient of a National Geographic Expeditions Council grant, Vaillant’s work in this and other fields has taken him to five continents and five oceans. He lives in Vancouver, Canada with his wife and children.

This reading is co-sponsored by Oxygen Art Centre and the Kootenay School of Writing. For more information about Oxygen’s courses, ideas cafés, exhibitions and other programming, check oxygenartcentre.org or call 352-6322.

Aloha Selkirk

Friday, Feb. 29 at Mary Hall The resort and hotel management students are hosting a Luau Beach Party.

The event will feature a buffet, a full bar, live music, a range of beachbased party games and events and a major silent auction.

Auction items include: a weekend getaway at the Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle ($1,000 value); a two-night stay at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler; signed Calgary Flames Alex Tanguay jersey; two-night stay with breakfast and golf at the Delta Kananaskis; and a five-day Edge card at Whistler Blackcomb.

All the proceeds raised from the auction items will go toward the Alyce Ross Memorial Scholarship Fund. This past summer, Alyce, who was a recent graduate of the resort and hotel management program, died as a result of a tragic car accident.

Tickets are $35 a person and available from the college at 505-1306 or 505-1374.

Bevel Up DVD screening

Tuesday, March 4, 7 p.m. at the Best Western Baker Street Inn, 153 Baker St. A member of Vancouver’s acclaimed Street Nurse Program will be in Nelson to present their award winning and hard hitting educational DVD, Bevel Up: Drugs, Users and Outreach Nursing.

The film will be followed by a panel discussion on local issues around health care and drug use.

Bevel Up is a 45-minute compelling on-location

documentary that follows the street nurses through their day to day work in the alleys and hotels of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Most importantly, the nurses reflect on attitudes they bring to their work – attitudes that can make or break the relationship needed to successfully provide practical and non-judgmental health care.

The presentation will also include a panel of local healthcare, outreach workers and advocates.

Rockin’ for Kaspar

Touchstones Nelson increases hours and access

Starting Tuesday, March 4 Touchstones Nelson will be open six days a week during the winter season. The new hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Summer hours will be announced in May. Touchstones is also expanding its admission by donation evenings from two evenings per month to one evening per week. Effective immediately, the new by donation day will be every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Coming soon is the Royal Ontario Museum traveling exhibition, Seeds in Disguise. This exhibition will delight all ages and levels of interest and opens Saturday, March 15.

The Touchstones Shop announces its spring cleaning sale. Everything in the shop will be on sale, up to 50 per cent off.

Visit the shop between Saturday, March 22 and Saturday, March 29 for the savings.

TRACY FRANKLIN

Galen Taylor, from local band Northwind, was one of many bands who played at the Kaspar Shouldice Benefit at The Royal on Baker on Saturday, Feb. 23. The event raised nearly $1,200 for the Nelson teen who injured his spine while on vaction in December 2007.

Sopranos Nancy Argenta and Ingrid Attrot in Kaslo

Sunday, March 2, 2 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church in Kaslo The Kaslo Concert Society presents sopranos Nancy Argenta and Ingrid Attrot in recital.

Kootenay born Nancy Argenta made her professional debut in 1983 and has established a reputation as the supreme Händel soprano of our age. She is also a renowned interpreter of Bach, Purcell, Mozart, Schubert and Schoenberg.

Ingrid Attrot began her musical studies at the Victoria Conservatory and has become a singer of uncommon sensibility and musical intelligence.

Her career spans opera

and concert work, as well as major recordings. Last September she became head of the voice department at the Victoria Conservatory of Music.

Ticket information from David Stewart 3545368, sjdks@direct.ca.

Arts council funding available

The Nelson and District Arts Council has announced applications are now available for the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance’s funding programs to area residents.

Program 1 funding is available to individuals and organizations for any local cultural, artistic or heritage project benefiting Columbia Basin artists and /or communities and Program 2 provides funding to organizations

for minor capitol projects.

Complete information and applications can be obtained by visiting the CKCA’s website at www. basinculture.com.

As well, applications for Programs 1 and 2 only can be picked up at Touchstones Nelson, located at 502 Vernon St. Questions regarding the funding program guidelines should be directed to the Nelson and District Arts Council at 352-2402 or by e-mail to ndac@netidea.com.

Deadline for applications is Thursday, March 20 at 5 p.m. and should be dropped off at the Nelson and District Arts Council office located at 619B Front St. or mailed to the Nelson and District Arts Council at Box 422, Nelson, BC, V1L 5R2.

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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 & Teens226-7945 Lee Reid, MA, RCC, Addictions & Trauma ...... 352-3870 Sally Shamai, MEd, RCC, EMDR and more1-877-688-5565

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 St354-1180 Margo MacLaren DHom ...................................... 354-7072

Hypnotherapy Sharon Best, Certified Adv. Hypnotherapist ... 354-7750

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Abby Mccormick, The Stone Spa ... 354-4030 or 551-0599 Touch Of Aloha, Lomi, Cranio, Struct’l, Sports........229-4424 Armonia Soma Massage, Hot stones & Swedish Massage54-7553 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 Thai Massage, Mina Palmer, CTT at Shanti Yoga352-7703

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 McCormick354-4030 or 551-0599

Spirituality

Intuitive Guidance with Norm, www.normpratt.com357-9457 TO LIST LIST YOUR YOUR SERVICE, SERVICE, CALL CALL 354-3910 354-3910 TO

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BABYSITTER AVAILABLE AFTER SCHOOL & WEEKENDS. $4 per hour. Call Zolena 352-0808.

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE to care for our 3yr old daughter one morning/ week. Well paid. 352-0306.

BOYS SIZE 2-3 CLOTHING in excellent condition. A lot are even new.

359-8018 (leave message).

WOOD CRIB COMES WITH SHEETS, mattress cover & bumper pads. Hardly used. Call 825-2206 leave message.

Coming Events

OPENING COUNSELLING PRACTICE IN DOWNTOWN NELSON. Sally Shamai M.Ed. Registered Clinical Counsellor, over 15 years experience with LGTB & Heterosexual individual & couples.

Trauma recovery, personal transitions. Advanced EMDR. Focusing & solution oriented approaches. Toll free 1-877-688-5565.

BRITANNIA SECONDARY SCHOOL celebrates 100 years. May 16 - 17, 2008. 2 fun-filled days: Mix and Mingle reception Friday evening and a Saturday evening Agrodome Gala. Early Bird Prize draw deadline: February 29th, 2008. www.britanniacentennial.com. Phone: 604-7138266.

Computers BRAND NEW LENOVO DESKTOP. Windows vista 17” screen. Please email me for details. $250. dianap@live.ca

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Education

BAREFOOT JOURNEYS OFFERS ‘The One Day Alchemy of Writing Intensive’ at Oxygen Art Centre, Nelson. March 9: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $90.

We live in a vast field of creative energy that wants to move through us. In ‘The Alchemy of Writing’ you learn how to access the open ground of presence as the source of your natural creativity. For more info, or to register, visit www.barefootjourneys.net, or call Shayla Wright at 352.7908 THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE KOOTENAYS is happy to announce our upcoming spring courses: We have spring workshop classes for either high school credit or personal interest for any community members: Math 11 workshop Tuesdays starting Feb 4-6 p.m. Fine Arts 12 workshop Mondays starting March 10, 4-6 p.m BC First Nations 12 Tuesdays starting March 11, 4-6 p.m. PeaceJam Seminar, 10, 11, 12 Thursdays starting March 6, 4-6 p.m Water Colour Painting with Grigg Stone Tuesdays starting April 8, 4-5 p.m. Peace Tiles March 1, 1-5 p.m. Contact 354-1310 atk@iskhighschool.org BECOME A VETERINARY ASSISTANT in 24 weeks at Granville Business College. Specializing in veterinary assistant diplomas for 15 years. Classes every 3 months. www. vet-assistant.com, 604-683-8850.

GO WILD IN OUR CLASSROOMS! Train to be an adventure guide.

Nine-month Outdoor Recreation & Ecotourism Certificate. College of New Caledonia, Valemount, BC. 1-888-6904422; www.cnc.bc.ca/valemount.

TRAIN TO BE an Apartment/ Condominium Manager. Many jobs registered! Thousands of graduates working. Online or home-study certified course. Government registered.

Information: www.RMTI.ca or 1-800665-8339, 604-681-5456.

Employment Opportunities

JOURNEYPERSON ELECTRICAL with previous supervisory experience required immediately for a well established construction company in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. Send resumes to: Email: weitzel@northwestel.net; Fax: (867) 777-2981.

Employment Opportunities TEACH IN THE UK! Open meetings in Victoria and Vancouver with leading UK Education Recruiters (6-8th March). All qualified teachers welcome. For more information canada@itnmark.com.

NOW HIRING pump and compressor technicians and shop equipment installers for various Alberta locations.

Will train suitable candidates. Send resume to: jack@pumpsandpressure. com. Fax 403-343-7922.

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN wanted SE Saskatchewan, provincial parks, lakes, waterslides, golfing, fishing & more. South East Electric, Box 1238, Carlyle, SK S0C 0R0 Fax: (306) 453-2022 southeastelectric@ sasktel.net.

Events

SPRING BOOGIE BASH. Boogie to Big Bad Blu Band, Enjoy our scrumptious Spaghetti Feast and bid on our Live Art Auction, featuring West Kootenay Artists. Saturday March 8, 2008, Slocan Legion Hall. 6:00pm12:am. We invite everyone to our benefit fundraiser for Project “Save the Turtles.” Tix $20.00/per person available at Slocan Village Market, Gaia Tree, TíNT, Evergreen.

CASEY: Community Against the Sexual Exploitation of Youth. Nelsonís Community Against the Sexual Exploitation of Youth (CASEY) is a committee made up of local service providers. CASEY is a Project of Nelson Community Services, which is Provincially funded by the Assistant Deputy Minister. The 10th annual Stop the Sexual Exploitation of Children Week is taking place March 10th16th, 2008. CASEY is sponsoring two separate workshops. PEERS, an educational society from Vancouver will be presenting in Nelson, these presentations will provide education and awareness to youth and frontline workers on recruitment techniques used to lure youth. March 12th Workshop for youth at Nelson District Youth Centre, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. pizza provided. March 13th ñ Workshop for frontline workers, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. March 15th Information Booth at Stanley Baker Mall 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call Sheryl or Ida 352-9595, to pre-register for the frontline workshop before February 28th.

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 352-6707.

Events

Furniture

LEAP YEAR BOOK SALE! All books, $0.50. Friday, March 7, 5-8 p.m. & Saturday March 8 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Library Basement, Victoria Street.

Bring bags or boxes & fill ‘em up!

AWAKENING YOUR INTUITIVE POTENTIAL, a seminar with Norm Pratt AND book launch of “The Spirit Tracker”. February 28. 7-9pm, Prestige Lakeside Resort, Nelson.

Tickets, $10 at the door (includes $5 discount on book purchase). Info, 357-9457, www.normpratt.com FINLEY’S BURGER & BEER NIGHT, Postponed until March 29th. Fundraiser for Nelson Rhythm Ropers.

TOUCH LAMPS, $20-35, oak wall clock, $60, entertainment centre, $250, step table, $10. Phone 3520997.

1920-1930’s Oak Dining table and 6 chairs. $500. 352-2252.

COUNTRY FURNITURE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 6’X4’, 16” depth $300, Grey Bookcase 6’X3’ $150. 354-0207.

NEW MYLEX FOLDING COMPUTER DESK: 47”X29”X28” $40. Wooden Desk: 42”X20”X30”. 399-0093.

TWO SINGLE FUTON FRAMES $50 each or obo. 352-9596.

Financial Services

DEBT STRESS? Consolidate & lower payments by 30-40%. End those phone calls & the worry. Avoid bankruptcy. Contact us for a No-Cost Consultation. Online: www.mydebtsolution.com or toll-free 1-877-5563500.

For Sale Misc.

SAWMILLS from only $3,495.00 Convert your logs to valuable lumber with your own Norwood portable band sawmill. Log skidders also available. www.norwoodsawmills.ca/400T FREE Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT FISHING TACKLE COMPONENTS CATALOG. Call or write for a free copy of a complete quality line of fishing tackle components at www. hagensfish.com or 1-800-541-4586.

ADD AND SAVE on home phone reconnection. Bad credit - no problem! Up to $30 off for new customers, plus lower monthly rates! Call Tembo 1-877-266-6398 or sign up online www.tembo.ca.

FREE

FREE PALLETS at 901 Front Street in back parking lot (Front and Cedar).

Furniture MOVING EAST, MUST SELL: Palliser leather couch, chair, ottoman (taupe), $2000. Leather lazy-boy recliner, $350. All 2 years old and in excellent condition. Phone 825-4235.

FLORAL PATTERN COUCH, love seat $400. Black futon for free. 250365-5896.

FUTON: PINE SLATTED, sturdy with heavy cushion/mattress. Double bed size, $90. 505-9381.

Health & Fitness

METAMORPHOSIS MASSAGE STUDIO: Specializing in neuro-muscular, deep tissue & relaxation massage. $55/hour, aromatherapy always included. Facials $25. Gift certificates available. 505-0601.

LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO SNOW SHOE with. Weekdays and weekends. Mike. 352-6625.

LOOKING TO BUY MAGNETIC BIKE TRAINER and a quiet treadmill or elliptical. pictures/details appreciated. darkzeroantihero@yahoo.ca ACUPRESSURE: PHYSICAL/ EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. Rebalances, releases, reconnects. Dania KalTara, Registered JSD(R) Acupressurist in “Natural Health Clinic”. www.jinshindo.org 354-0413.

Help Wanted

THE CRAFT CONNECTION has a part time position available for a well motivated person with a strong sales background, to begin in March.

Please drop resume off in person at 441 Baker St. KOOTENAY GROWERS SUPPLY is now hiring 1 full-time person. The applicant must have knowledge in hydroponic (indoor growing), sales & computer skills. Fax 352-7367 or shane@kootenaygrowers.com.

CARPENTERS/REMODELERS $25+/hour. Canada’s leading home repair/remodeling company is seeking carpenters, remodelers, skilled tradespeople (M/F) in Vancouver, Victoria, Okanogan Valley. Apply toll free 1-800-884-2639 or www.handymanconnection.ca.

Home & Garden CORNER WHIRLPOOL BATHTUB, 4 jets, bone coloured, works great, everything included, barely used. $350 obo. 352-7556.

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Lost & Found

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

Pets & Livestock

Steel Buildings

FREE: Deep freeze. 509-1918.

WANTED: LARGE QUANTITY OF MANURE (up to 50 cubic meters).

Also someone to cultivate approx.

5 acres of pasture in Proctor this spring. rharder@telus.net

FOUND: APPROX. 4-MONTH OLD KITTEN in Fairview. Very friendly, dark, longer haired with stripey face.

354-1069.

“CARAVAN” MARKET TENT and folding table. 2 yrs old. Must sell. $300. 352-7545.

APARTMENT SIZE INGLIS WASHER & dryer, $250. Beaumark washer & dryer, like new, $600. 229-4544.

4 DRAWER STORAGE UNIT, steel shelves, wood cookstove, snow scoop, Tri-chem paints & pictures, entertainment centre. Phone 3529408 evenings after 6.

NEW ELECTRIC ROASTER, $45.

Old heavy duty table saw, $75. 4 - 13” tires $50. 226-7990.

TRAXXIS CUSTOM BUILT T-MAXX R/C TRUCK. Needs some work, cost over $1500, sell $200. 229-4474.

CHEST OF DRAWERS, $150, stereo, $50, wood table, $100, kerosene lamps, $20 each, snow scoop, $20.

359-7756.

COLLECTABLES, SLOTCARS, MODELS, RECORDS, games, legos, windstone dragons, swords, daggers and misc. toys. 226-6783.

VINTAGE RECORD PLAYER/RADIO UNIT. 1940’s Groundig Fleetwood model. $500. 359-7942

TO SALVAGE: wooden fences, door, cupboard, bench, stool. Also rug, mason/ one gallon jars. Please, 352-9235.

GERMAN SHEPARD WANTED for active outdoors couple. 352-3771.

LOVEBIRD, ‘CLOVER’, FOR SALE to a good home. $90, cage & dishes included. Call 354-1165.

2 ZEBRA FINCHES FOR FREE, but need to sell with cage and supplies for $70. 352-3736.

LOOKING FOR a small non shedding dog that has some gusto to match our schnoodle. carijulien@yahoo.ca TRITRONICS 2 DOG ELECTRONIC TRAINING collar system. 1 mile range. Refurbished in April 05. $250 firm. 226-7442.

# A 1 STEEL BUILDINGS, factory direct clearance, up to 30% off.

25x32, 30x40, 50x100 and more. Call now for free shipping, Curvco Steel 1-888-753-6130.

BUILDINGS FOR SALE! “Rock bottom prices!” 25x30 now $5800.

25x40 $6900. 30x40 $8300. 35x50 $11,290. 35x70 $14,500. 40x80 $16,900. Others. Canadian manufacturer since 1980...Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.

House Sitting

EXPERIENCED, MATURE HOUSE/ PET SITTER with excellent local references available April. All negotiable. Please call 352-7169.

HOUSESITTER WANTED: Responsible, mature. Lovely heritage cottage, Lower Fairview, March 26April 6. Call Lee 352-3870.

MATURE, RESPONSIBLE, WITH EXCELLENT REFERENCES woman seeks housesitting position or cheap cabin rental. Call 250-399-0068.

Lost & Found

LOST: BLACK DIGITAL LUMIX CAMERA on Ft. Sheppard Dr. on Mon., Feb 18. 352-2652.

YOUR BACKPACK is still in my car. We picked you up by Taghum. 359-5929.

LOST: WHITE KNITTED BELT, somewhere near Baker St. Keeps my winter coat closed. Tel. 352-9971.

LOSE YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA outside of Hipperson’s, Saturday, 15 Feb? Call with description 352-1191 LOST! PoOtYtAnG’s Virgin Mobile cell phone. Friday Feb.15th at The Spirit Bar. Please call Deanna, 354-1069

Misc. for Sale

BEAUTIFUL HELLY HANSEN JACKET (small). Never worn. Blk/ wht plaid. Paid $225, asking $110.

Andrea 250-352-0996.

ROYAL DIRT DEVIL, as new, manual & bags. $50. 352-9210.

GODDESS I-CHING TAROT CARDS. Brand new, $35, now $25. Private sale. 229-4042.

CHINA CABINET, old truck (1900’s), treadmill. 226-7054.

MEMOREX MTS STEREO/CCD, 20” TV, 181 channel tuner, $75. 352-6762.

40 - 1 GALLON GLASS JUGS, perfect for wine or juice, must sell. 352-7101.

SNOWBOARD EQUIPMENT: Option Snowboard, 161cm, Burton Bindings & Boots 11.5, XL ìRedî Helmet, Dakine Bag, 352-3319.

MANFROTTO TRIPOD 728B. Threestage, quick-release legs. Mint condition. $100. John 359-6729.

WOOD STOVE, NON CSA, large box. $200. 354-1188.

MEN’S SOREL GLACIER SNOW BOOTS. Size 13 (fits 14), -73 Celcius.

Black. $60. 355-2750.

KAYLAND BACKPACKING BOOTS, 10mens, waterproof, almost new, $220. Gortex Salomon boots, 10mens, new, $95. 352-0747.

Misc. Wanted WANTED: CHEAP OR FREE twin or double bed that you can deliver to my Fairview home on an evening or weekend. 352-1782. Also bedding to go with it. Must be clean and in good condition.

Music & Dance

CD & DVD DUPLICATION, direct to disc printing and graphic design located in Nelson: www.shortyburns. com 352-BURN(2876) COME OUT & PLAY THOSE TUNES in your head! Piano lessons for adults. Fun & supportive. Call Diane 352-7902.

DUNCAN DJEBE DRUM FOR SALE, with stand, bag & strap, complete, excellent condition. $350. 352-5616.

MUSICAL STUFF FOR SALE: http:// raiden1701.blogspot.com/, 365-3548.

WASHBURN ELECTRIC GUITAR & Cube 15 Amplifier. Both black. Hard case. $275. Jonathan 354-9158.

FRIENDS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC informal soirees for music aficionados. 505-5583.

BRAND NEW FENDER CD-60 ACOUSTIC GUITAR with hardshell case for $300. Call Hanna at 352-5959.

Pets & Livestock

FREE AQUARIUM SWORDTAIL FRY. 229-4445. Delivered ProcterNelson. 229-4445.

SALTWATER FISH/REEF ENTHUSIASTS: Interested in sharing experiences, frags, possible club? Email saltyfish@shaw.ca 304-3535.

Toys & Wheels Cars

Sleds/Bikes

1991 VW PASAT, runs well, auto, needs a little work. $1500 firm. 250359-6942.

1984 FORD MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. Mint condition. Worth $1000, sell for $600. 352-9187.

TOYOTA CAMRY 4-DOOR, 2wd, 200km, lots of new parts, brand new winter tires. $3000. 352-2639.

HYUNDAI ELANTRA 1999 Station Wagon Standard, 2WD, 224000km, A/C, CD. Runs great! $5000 obo 505-3987.

1997 JETTA TURBO DIESEL: New Timing belt. Excellent condition.

900km per tank! $8,000. 226-6963.

1988 SUBARU GL EDITION for sale.

Excellent condition!! Well maintained.

Asking $3000, call 354 1131.

NEED A CAR or truck? Good credit, bad credit. Want a Visa? #1 success rate. Delivery in BC and Alberta. www.drivehomenow.com or 888-5011148

HONDA XR250R 1994, Baja roadkit, runs/looks great, well maintained, new rubbers. $2,300 Fred 505-5264.

2007 KTM300XC $7000, 2005 YZ125 $4500, Both bikes are two strokes and like-new. Jackson, 352-2245.

2003 SKIDOO REVX800 SNOWMOBILE. Fun & fast, excellent condition, $6500. Phone 229-4238.

Sleds/Bikes

1997 KAWASAKI NINJA KXR600: New tires, lights, lowered, piped, sprocket kit, fatter back tire. $4000.

359-7979.

Tires/Parts/Other

4 almost new, all season radial tires for sale. P18570R14. Asking $100.

Phone 229-6808.

(4) BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/T 265/65 R17 tires. $200. Call Shaun at 354-7411.

4 - 13” RIMS, FIT DODGE NEON. 4 mag-style hubcaps. 2 winters/2 summers mounted. 2 summers not.

P185/70/R13. $150. 354-4145.

MONUMENTAL STONE WORKS Custom headstones/monuments.

Portable sandblasting. Cleaning and re-highlighting. Glass etching. Pet Memorials - proceeds to SPCA. 3540988.

DRAFTING SERVICES, RESIDENTIAL DESIGNS “Concept to Construction” 250-359-6997.

RENOVATIONS, HANDYMAN OR SMALL CONSTRUCTION JOBS. 16+ yrs experience. Excellent quality and reliability. Call 825-4321.

DOMESTIC DIVAS is here with quality insured services. Animal care, Artwork, Baking, Bodywork, Catering, Childcare, Construction, Clean-up, Deliveries, Errands, Housecleaning, Home organizing, Landscaping, Painting, Reception, Sewing repairs, Tile setting & design, Yard clean-up.

Call 505-4691.

Psychic Readings

Trucks/SUVs/Vans Trucks/SUVs/Vans 1994 TOYOTA 4RUNNER: great shape, new engine, loaded, lady driven, no rust. $7000 obo. 354-2803.

‘84 FORD BRONCO 4x4: V6, 5speed, VGC, new starter, must sell! $1500 obo. 354-8512.

BIG PICKUP TRUCK CAMPER for sale. 14 ft long. Makes nice storage. $500. 354-8312.

1995 FORD TRUCK, white, 4 wheel drive, diesel, 6 seats, 4 doors, crew cab. $12,500. Call 352-1785.

2004 HONDA PILOT EXL, mint condition: 4X4, leather, black, 100,000 km, heated seats/mirrors, $25,000.

505-5075.

2001 GMC SONOMAZR2 HIGHRIDER, 137,600kms. Power everything, manual, 4x4. $13,500 obo 352-7401 or pray4snow2@hotmail.com

Prof. Services

1995 TOYOTA TACOMA, X-cab, 4x4, 211,000 km, black, canopy. No rust. $15,900. 352-3827. Leaving country.

Boats

PAIR OF 1993 YAMAHA WAVERUNNERS, comes with custom double trailer. $4500 for package. Phone 505-3497.

Recreational Vehicles WON’T FIND A BETTER DEAL than this! ‘82 motorhome, air-con, cruise, fully restored, mint! $6,500. 5052320/354-9097.

1979 HONDA 150CC TRIKE. Starts easy runs consistently. Good tires.

Asking $150 obo. 352-3256.

Trucks/SUVs/Vans

PSYCHIC READINGS FOR THE NEW YEAR with Ratna, BFA., MFA., experienced meditator & teacher of inner alchemy for over 30 years.

229-4042.

Travel

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

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

Services

Volunteering

CLEAR CRIMINAL RECORDS with the National Pardon Centre. Your peace of mind guaranteed. Remove barriers to employment, travel, more.

Free consultations. 1-866-242-2411.

Apply online: www.nationalpardon.org.

THE NELSON SENIORS COORDINATING SOCIETY needs volunteers and referrals for it Seniors Contact Line. 352-6008

Sports Equip.

HELLY HANSEN LARGE, Kevlar reinforced, ski pants for sale. Like new, used once $190.00. 250-509-1964.

137CM HEAD MOJO SKIS with Tyrolia bindings, like new, $125. Call 354-0968.

MOUNTAIN BIKES: 2x adult M/F, 2x kids 6 to 12 yrs. Good condition. $50 each. 229-4543.

Steel Buildings

FOR SALE: ‘91 FORD 150 4x4. Low km, well equipped. $3200. Call 3552491 for details.

1995 4RUNNER ‘SEQUIOA’. One year powertrain warranty. New timing belt. Fully-loaded, with leather and sunroof. Mint condition, zero rust. $9800. Ph. 551-4800.

Thank You

TO ALL THE NELSON BUSINESS WOMEN who helped me with my Market Research Surveys. Thank you for the generosity of your time & your open, insightful information.

With appreciation - Pauline Daniel THE PERCIVAL FAMILY wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the many family & friends for their kindness, prayers & support throughout our difficult time of Jennifer’s illness & passing. Special thanks to the Kootenay Lake Hospital nursing staff, Cheryl Hicks, Dr. Moulson & Dr. Malpass. Thanks to the Pacific Insight Team who raised funds to purchase a bench at Lakeside Park in memory of Jennifer Percival. Thank you to all who sent donations to the BC Cancer Society Foundation & Canadian Cancer Society. Thank you to those who visited Jennifer in the hospitals, sent cards, flowers & brought baking. Their thoughtfulness will always be remembered.

FUTURE STEEL BUILDINGS Durable, dependable, pre-engineered, all-steel structures. Custommade to suit your needs and requirements. Factory-direct affordable prices. Call 1-800-668-8653 ext. 170 for free brochure.

Weddings

GORGEOUS WHITE WEDDING GOWN. Swaravsky crystal bodice, full skirt, 3 veils. Size 14. $600. 8253443.

Work Wanted

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE. Honest, reliable, efficient, hard working. Excellent references. Please call 505-5249.

WILL HAUL ALL. Small moves, dump runs, deliveries & more. 3/4 ton van.

505-5249.

INTERIOR PAINTING & ODD JOBS around the house? Call Jeff @ 5055419. Reasonable, reliable and professional.

NSC HELPS WITH SMALL MOVES by full-sized van, within the Kootenays; affordably, reliably. 551-2727

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