WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2008 Established 1888.
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SERVING NELSON & AREA (& TOMORROW, THE WORLD)
VOLUME 20, NUMBER 666
Historic grow op found Exprimental marijuana production lab unearthed under Touchstones Nelson by Sirhc Drehpehs
Capitol impressions Neil Harrower, executive director of the Capitol Theatre, steps into the limelight with his own act doing impressions of locals. EGAP 9
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A 1940s experimental grow op was uncovered at Touchstones over the weekend as officials prepared to expand the museum’s archives. Shawn Lamb, the museum’s archivist, was working in the basement archives when she made the discovery. As she moved boxes Lamb upset a door from the safe that once guarded mail, a remnant from when the building served as Nelson’s post office. The heavy metal door crashed to the ground and cracked the foundation, said Lamb. “Through the crack I could see stairs,” Lamb said. “I thought it must have been a tunnel similar to those under the Hume Hotel.” But when City crews widened the gap, they found the stairs led to a huge underground room full of equipment. Grow lights, potting soil, fertilizer, rows of trays and an extensive collection of hemp seeds stretched into the darkness. Given the region’s notoriety for illegal grow ops, the Nelson Municipal Police and RCMP were called in to investigate the scene. “We were able to quickly ascertain the grow op hadn’t been used for some time,” said police chief Dan Maluta. The layer of dust and outdated equipment showed the lab hadn’t
been used for decades, Maluta said. The mystery as to where the lab actually came from wasn’t answered until the RCMP came forward with records from just after the Second World War. Those files showed the lab was part of a nationwide experiment to find suitable hemp crops for different climates in Canada. The Touchstones site was set to find which strains of hemp would grow best in the Kootenays. In 1947, Prime Minister Mackenzie King, under the spiritual advice of his dead mother, instituted the Hemp Engineering and Rural Business (HERB) program to stimulate the Canadian economy in the wake of the Second World War. The program was cancelled in 1961 by Prime Minister John Diefenbaker’s Progressive Conservative party amid growing concerns about marijuana and the burgeoning hippy movement. Touchstones executive director Leah Best was excited by the find and announced plans to incorporate the hydroponics operation into the museum. “This is an amazing piece of Kootenay history and we’re looking forward to developing it into a display for the community,” Best said. Without going into details, Best said the display would “pay for itself 10 times over.”
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In the photo insert, Leah Best, executive director of Touchstones Nelson, gives visitors a sneak peek in the experimental grow operation discovered under the museum. Best plans on making the abandoned grow op a new display at the museum. Fears an active grow op was working under Touchstones proved unwarranted by the age of the equipment and dust covering everything.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2008 Established 1988.
SERVING NELSON & AREA
VOLUME 20, NUMBER 17
Kite Day flies, sort of
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CHRIS SHEPHERD
Mike McGaw and Carol Hunter from Stepping Stones are excited to offer service seven days a week, 24 hours a day at the Ward Street shelter.
Hume turns 110 Historic hotel celebrates more than a century of hospitality. PAGE 4
Stepping Stones goes 24/7 Shelter more than doubles funding to increase hours and services by Chris Shepherd
Vagina Monologues
Famous talks about the forbidden come to Nelson. PAGE 10
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With their budget more than doubled, Stepping Stones is now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week with more staff at the Ward Street shelter. “These are very exciting times,” said Carol Hunter, the shelter’s manager. Prior to the increased funding, the shelter was closed from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests had to leave during the day. “It was really challenging,” Mike McGaw said. He’s the supervisor at Stepping Stones and works closely with the guests. “It’s hard to stay focused when you’re on the street.” With the shelter open all day, guests can use the shelter’s phone and computer to look for work or housing, he said. It’s also harder to avoid drugs or alcohol when you’re on the street, McGaw added. At Stepping Stones, there’s always someone around to provide support. The shelter at 567 Ward St. opened in 2004 and has space for 14 people. Guests can stay there for up to 30 days or as short as just a night.
On Sunday, March 16 Stepping Stones’s budget went from $316,000 to $790,000. The money comes from the province and was part of a provincewide boost to shelters. Along with increased staff, there are two people working at the shelter instead of one, Stepping Stones has added Bev Derby to their supportive lineup. Derby’s job will be to work with people who’ve repeatedly used the shelter over the year. “She’ll help break the cycle of people who consistently struggle,” McGaw explained. Derby will work with people offsite while onsite, Hunter and McGaw are also excited about a new room they’ve opened at the shelter. They’ll use the new space to offer courses on housing and other life skills. “It’s been such a long struggle to work with limited hours and limited staff, but the people we’ve had working here have been amazing,” McGaw said. People looking to donate to Stepping Stones – they’re looking for art supplies and sleeping bags – can call the shelter at 352-9876.
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While the wind wasn’t there for Kite Day, Jade Osecki and her mom, Romany Watt Osecki, made up for the calm day with enthusiasm and a lot of running on Sunday, March 23.
Old spill still dirty Ground pump cleans up 1998 fuel spill at airport by Chris Shepherd A late ‘90s fuel spill at the Nelson Municipal Airport is still being cleaned up. In 1998, Canadian Helicopter was using a portion of the airport and had an underground fuel tank that developed a leak, says Greg Wyght, vice president of safety and quality for the CHC Helicopter Corporation, the company that used to own Canadian Helicopter. Since the accident CHC sold Canadian Helicopter but the responsibility for the spill stayed with CHC. Wyght says he doesn’t know how much helicopter fuel spilled, but a series of drill holes established the fuel was moving towards The West Arm of Kootenay Lake. “[The land] is an old landfill site so anything that spills migrates like crazy,” Wyght said. To stop the fuel from entering the lake, CHC dug an trench, now underground, that collects the fuel. A small pump takes the fuel from the trench and
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This machine at the Nelson Municipal Airport draws spilled fuel from the ground and stores it.
stores it in a barrel for removal. CHC entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Environment to clean up the site and was unable to say when the spill would be considered clean.
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Business
Mentoring a good idea for all involved
CHRIS SHEPHERD
New owners Paul, second from left, and Julia Archambault, second from right, and their children, Ernesto, far left, and Avery, far right, have joined chef Adam Druitt, centre, at the All Seasons Cafe.
A café for all seasons New owners of All Seasons Cafe promise same great seasonal food by Chris Shepherd The reputation and the proximity of the outdoors made buying the All Seasons Café a sound decision for the new owners of Nelson’s Herridge Lane restaurant. Paul and Julia Archambault bought the restaurant in January. They were looking for a location that had a good reputation and in a setting with lots to do outdoors for their children.
The Archambaults had heard heard good things about the restuarant from as far away as New York and the nearby ski hills were just what they needed for the kids, the couple says. When Paul and Julia came to Nelson, they found the restaurant measured up to the hype and they loved the casual atmosphere and setting. Knowing a good thing when they see it, the new owners aren’t going to change much at the res-
taurant. Chef Adam Druitt will continue to run the kitchen, offering a menu that draws on the region’s food producers as much as possible. “We try to change it on a daily basis, as we need to,” Druitt said. Paul and Julia say they’re excited about running the restaurant. “We are walking into something we like and feel we don’t have to make huge changes,” Julia said. One change fans of the
restaurant might enjoy are brunches, with the couple hope to bring in this summer. The spring will bring another change for the restuarant. “We’re going to take this garden and send it over the top,” Paul said with a laugh. The couple are also in the preliminary stages of planning fundraising events to benefit local food and the environment, causes they see as integral to their own business.
Briefly Bring the spa home
Newly certified as a BeautiControl consultant at the company’s BeautiU Training, Emily Tucker, encourages women to enjoy the at-home spa experience with their friends with a Spa Escape. Guests experience lip and eye treatments, at-home microderm abrasion facial buffing crème and rejuvenating spa products and colour sets with co-ordinating shades for eyes, cheeks and lips to create a beautiful, harmonious look. Hostesses of Spa Escapes receive 50 per cent off a spa quality skin care set and can receive other rewards as well. Guests also benefit from learning more about BeautiControl’s approach to serious, age-specific skin care.
BeautiControl products, services and career opportunities are designed with every woman in mind to help them save time, money and achieve balance in their lives. Consultants can create a rewarding business with a stay-at-home lifestyle while enjoying financial freedom, fun and friendship and helping others in their community. To host a Spa Escape and learn more about BeautiControl phone Tucker at 354-4813 or e-mail her at ispayou@gmail.com
New tax planning business
Duane Lehr is excited about the introduction of the Tax Planning Centre located in the Nelson Trading Company. The Tax Planning Centre is a British Columbia based company
that has been doing tax preparation and planning for the past 27 years. The Tax Planning Centre provides customers with professional advice aimed at reducing the taxes they pay. Wilma Champlin will be the new manager and is well known in the community for business planning, bookkeeping, accounting and payroll work. “This is a new and unique opportunity for residents of Nelson. Not only are we providing a much needed service in the area, we are helping local families reduce their income tax. This goes a long way with the ever increasing Costs of Living,” says Champlin. For more information call 1 (866) 763-5550 extension 714, or visit their new location at the Nelson Trading Company, 402 Baker Street. They are open during mall hours.
Looking for the Kootenay’s biggest loser A Kootenay lady is challenging people to a competition to find the Kootenays Biggest Loser. Inspired by the popular fitness reality TV show, Judy Bourne is launching a 12-week course that offers tips on nutrition and exercise paired with a hint of competition. Bourne recently started up a home based business
with Herbalife after successfully losing pounds and inches herself. “I had such a good energy level and no food cravings” This course will help educate people about a better overall lifestyle. “The goal is for people to feel good and look great.” Course participants can use any weight-loss pro-
gram they choose, whether it is Weight Watchers, South Beach, GI Diet or a customized plan. Bourne says she is there to work with each person and find what works best for them. She will also make available the Herbalife Shapeworks Personalized Weight Management products. Participants will meet
and weigh in each week for the 12 week duration. The cost for the 12 week course is $29 which goes towards the top three loser prizes. The course starts Wednesday, April 2, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex. Contact Bourne at 3592979 or 505-2979.
This column has previously discussed the benefits of mentoring but should you consider mentoring another entrepreneur? The answer is a resounding yes. For starters, it will give you the opportunity to view another business from a fresh perspective. You can also help a fellow business person achieve their goals plus it provides both businesses a network of new people, groups and industries to tap into. If you are thinking of going down this road, what kinds of things should you consider? For obvious reasons, it is probably best not to mentor someone who is a direct competitor. If the business is not an industry you are familiar with, you may be concerned you may not be able to bring something useful to your mentor/ student relationship. However, keep in mind that regardless of the type of industry, the principles of small business are pretty much the same. Remember that you are there as a sounding board for your student and you should be careful not to get too involved with their business, or have your student become too reliant on your advice. Before you get start-
Money Honey
Joyce Jackson
ed, ensure your student is willing to invest the same amount of time and effort that you are into the relationship. Set clear objectives at each meeting and have the student be accountable for achieving those objectives and reporting back on successes and failures. Keep in mind that not all of your students are going to succeed in business. It is important that you do not take it personally. Your students are responsible for their own actions and you are there purely to guide them and offer advice. Wherever possible, take advantage of meeting each other’s circle of contacts and attend respective networking functions. Expanding your professional circle and helping out another entrepreneur is never a bad idea.
Joyce Jackson is the owner of Lonnie’s for Her and Him and an executive member of the Nelson Business Association.
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Briefly The world of wolverines
Monday, March 31, 9 p.m. at Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus The vast majority of people in the Kootenay region have probably never had the good fortune to clap eyes on a wolverine. Out of sight, out of mind, it also means that few know much about this elusive and vulnerable carnivore. The West Kootenay Naturalists Association, together with the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP), would like to change that with a public presentation entitled The World of Wolverines. Senior FWCP Wildlife Biologist John Krebs will present information on the biology, range and habitat selection of wolverines, based on his five years of local research. He will also delve into their eating habits – known for having a fierce reputation with an ability to take on prey much larger than themselves wolverines are also prone to be opportune scavengers. The presentation is free although donations for the West Kootenay Naturalists Association will be accepted. Preregistration is not required. For more information contact Joan Snyder at snowdance@columbiaw ireless.ca.
Spring pruning workshop
Sunday, March 30, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Gordon Sargent Primary, 1623 Falls St. Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to prune fruit trees. Earth Matters and the Nelson Food Cupboard are hosting a pruning workshop to teach people the skills necessary to prune their own fruit trees. The workshop will be led by Chris Holt, a local pruner and gardener with years of experience caring for fruit trees. Admission is by donation. Participants will meet at Gordon Sergeant School at Lions Park and then walk around the corner to a home on Creek Street where the workshop will take place. The workshop will cover annual maintenance pruning as well as taming neglected fruit trees. Participants are asked to bring bag lunches and there will be a short onsite lunch break. To attend, contact Marya at foodcupboard@shawbiz.ca.
TOUCHSTONES NELSON
The Hume Hotel, circa 1900. The bay windows, balconies and spires were all removed in the late 1920s by George Benwell, who also introduced hot water, a phone system and an elevator.
Historic hospitality Hume Hotel hits 110 years in Nelson, overcoming neglect and a bad reputation by Chris Shepherd One of Nelson’s oldest landmarks turned 110 this year, a remarkable achievement for a building that almost didn’t make it past the 1980s. When Dave and Sheila Martin bought the building they knew they were getting into a difficult business. The Hume Hotel had a bad reputation, Dave recalls. There were bad debts and the building itself had been closed for a year. He had the building assessed and says if the foundation was damaged or weak, he would likely have torn it down and started from scratch. But the foundation laid by J. Fred Hume in the late 1890s was solid, and with that report, the building’s future was rescued from the wreckers. The Martin’s invested heavily in the Hume. They tore out the “modern” walls and underneath found many treats including the fireplace in the Library Lounge. Dave, Sheila and their children moved into the top floor, a suite built by George Benwell, the hotel’s third owner and the family set about rejuvenating the Hume. “I liked the location. I liked the history,” recalls Dave. “But the Hume name was very bad, so we called it the Heritage Inn.” The name change was a business decision, but one that didn’t sit quite
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Ryan Martin got the keys to the Hume Hotel in 1998.
right with the family or the community. Ryan Martin, Dave’s son, runs the hotel now. In an interview in the Library Lounge, he said he was glad when they changed the name back to the Hume Hotel. “It was great to go back to the building’s roots and pay homage to its storied history,” Ryan said. J. Fred Hume opened the doors to hotel in March, 1898. He built the hotel at a cost of $60,000 with money made from selling a paddlewheel operation to the Canadian Pacific Railway. At the time it was the largest hotel between Winnipeg and Vancouver.
Hume was a major figure in Nelson’s history. He represented the region in the province’s legislature and sat on countless boards and organizations. Hume Elementary School gets its name from the man, who donated the land the school sits on. Dave has an almost encyclopaedic knowledge of the hotel’s past. Over the past 110 years, the hotel served as a social centre for the community. Weddings, dances and elections were held within its walls. Nelson’s first mayor, John Houston, even had his office within the Hume’s walls in the early days.
Ryan took over the reins from his father around Christmas time in 1998. He can point to the table in the Library Lounge where his father, Dave, sat him down. “He basically threw these keys at me,” Ryan said dropping an impressive ring of keys on the table. “He told me he needed me and to fly at ‘er.” It was almost inevitable Ryan would end with those keys. At the age of 14 he started busing tables in the General Store restaurant and when he was 19 he worked behind the many bars in the building. Ryan has worked to keep the Hume Hotel current. He orchestrated the creation of the Spiritbar, the third incarnation of the downstairs bar. “That was the first opportunity I had to leave my print on the hotel,” Ryan said. That said, he values the heritage quality of the building. “One of the cool things about being a heritage hotel is it truly does get better with age.” The Hume wouldn’t be the Hume without its staff, he adds, something his father agrees with. “The strength now is definitely the employees. They really know the hotel and have a good following themselves among the customers,” Dave said. – with files from Touchstones Nelson.
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Editorial Happy April Fool’s Day We, know, it’s early, but our next issue comes out after April 1, so we had to get our licks in this week. Hopefully you all realized our front page story on the discovery of a grow op beneath Touchstones was a joke before calling our museum.
No smoking laws are tough love The amendments to B.C.’s Tobacco Control Act came into effect as of Easter Monday. That means no smoking in indoor public places and work places. No smoking near public doorways, open windows or air intakes and the display and sale of tobacco is limited. The signs of this are muted in Nelson, but the City did put up notices at City Hall and some bus stops to inform people of the changes. We support the new legislation because we support any effort to stop smoking. This is a form of tough love for smokers. Everyone has their addictions and we want to help people to stop.
Express publisher Nelson Becker was a smoker once. Every time he felt the urge for a smoke he jumped on his bicycle. The stronger the urge, the harder he pedalled. Everyone has their own reasons for smoking and everyone will have their own reason and way to stop. A general reason to stop smoking is your own health. According to the B.C. Ministry of Health, tobacco use causes up to 6,000 deaths in B.C. each year. Beyond the health risks, there’s also simple consideration to everyone else. Why should non-smokers have to deal with the smell and odours from cigarettes?
Congrats to the survey winner The Express extends a heartfelt thank-you to the many readers who completed our reader survey over the past month. Your feedback is important and helps us gauge how we’re doing and where we can improve. Wayne Holmes won the $100 prize and dinner for himself and a friend with Express publisher Nelson Becker.
Fish Heads & Flowers Flowers - to the wonderful folks who gave me the wonderful health gifts when I was feeling not-so-well. I am so grateful that there are people who can and will take the time to help out someone they don't even know.Feeling energized Fish Heads - to people who use our precious water resource to clean their driveways & sidewalks. If you had to pay for that water per litre, would you be doing it? Flowers - to the people who appreciate a good moustache. - Never mind the nay-sayers
Fish Heads - to the person who spread rumours that a certain individual had passed away, when, in fact, s/he is among the living. Get your facts straight before you start yapping. Shame on you. - An Upset Friend Flowers - to all the people who make the extra efforts in their choices to be environmentally and socially responsible. Fish Heads - to the slug that took my sister's new cream coloured leather jacket from the coat rack at the funeral luncheon. Have the decency to return it.
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Dear Editor: A few months ago I had my 90th birthday. This, combined with the fact that my balance is not good, prompted me to pocket my pride and begin carrying a cane.
While coping with the horrendous walking conditions in Nelson I have been impressed by the number of young people who call out “Are you all right?,” “Do you need a hand?” or “Can I help?”
Don’t forget to look at life through the eyes of a child
Express off on slaughterhouse
Dear Editor: To see through the eyes of a child means that the awe and wonderment of it all. To see what can be learned each day. Never ever lose sight of the magic that is around us. No matter how old we really are, it is important to keep seeing through those eyes. For when we stop seeing through those eyes,we’ll cease to learn and grow and become older than our years, to be silent and miserable. When this happens,the magic stops, the believing stops, the learning stops and the world as we know it becomes our prison and death. So, keep on seeing through those eyes of a child, to remember the magic of learning each and every day. To discover and watch with glee at our surroundings, the Earth which is our home, that provides for us all that we may require to exist here. The rocks, the plants,the water and each other. Don’t forget to look at the sky at night, for this is where we originally came from. Whether or not the masses believe it or not, this is the way that it is. And to remember to see through the eyes of a child every day! Mosess Goldenberg, Slocan Valley
Their assistance has been invaluable. My heartfelt thanks to these delightful young people and my congratulations to their parents. Audrey Henison, Nelson
Dear Editor: Concerning your editorial on the Slocan Valley Abattoir Co-operative (Wednesday, March 12), I really must protest on the several fronts. Despite the fact that I was vegetarian for about 15 years, I engage in meat eating occasionally, yet try to maintain a respect for that living creature that gave it’s life for food of others. There have been times when people prayed and gave thanks for the meat that would sustain them in rough times. For us to show the example of a community that endorses the killing and eating of creatures, that we have no regard for spiritual aspects and creates an overshadow of death in our area shows such little awareness and takes us into a realm of non-caring of the creatures we are supposed to live in harmony with. One might consider the environmental perspective as well, the amount of water it takes to raise beef and other meat and the loss of arable land. No, I must strongly protest. Let other areas that have already crossed that barrier have the abattoir. Suzzanne Chappell, Nelson
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Street Talk Where would you go on vacation that you haven’t been to before?
Estonia. That’s where my great-grandmother is from. I’ve done a lot of research on ti and I like the family connection. Shiela Campbell, Nelson
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I would like to go to Latin America. I’m interested in the culture, want to learn Spanish, do some volunteer work and lie on the beach. Su Donovaro, Nelson
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Czechoslovakia. It sounds like a very interesting place. Very old and settled. I imagine it as very pastoral. Hayward Kirsh, Nelson
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In the bottom left photo, Dan Nillo, left, and coach Keith McKenzie talk training. At right, Nillo trades punches with Jeffery Emmett. Nillo trains with Emmett and Thomas Stewart to build up endurance and the techniques needed for mixed martial arts combat. CHRIS SHEPHERD
Prepping for his first fight Nelson mixed martial arts fighter achieves long-time dream to get into mixed combat by Chris Shepherd For years Dan Nillo wanted to get into a fight but the opportunity never presented itself. To be clear, Nillo isn’t a street thug. He just wanted to get involved with the latest combat phenomenon, mixed martial arts fights. Mixed martial arts fights involve two contestants who use various combat styles to subdue their opponents. Nillo is a former body builder – at his peak he
could bench press 365 pounds and squat 550 pounds – and it shows. At five feet five inches, Nillo’s arms and legs still bulge, but his new coach, Keith McKenzie has toned down his size in favour or stamina and speed. It might be counterintuitive, but Nillo’s height is an asset, McKenzie says. “For his build he’s very fast,” McKenzie explains. “In mixed martial arts it’s a good to quickly move in, grab a leg and take ‘em down. Then it’s a matter
of ground and pound.” McKenzie opened his gym, Kootenay Pro-Am Gym in September 2007 and it was just what Nillo was waiting for. “I did karate as a kid but then the school shut down. I wanted to find a way to pick it [mixed martial arts combat] but it just never materialized. “Then Keith opened up the gym and it was perfect.” Nillo trained himself in body building and he admits the transition from working on his own to
working on McKenzie’s schedule and training regime has been a bumpy road. Their relationship could be best characterized by tough love, Nillo says, but it’s worth it. Saturday, April 19 is Nillo’s first fight. He’s going to the AM Ford Fight Night at the Trail Memorial Centre. He doesn’t know who his opponent is, but Nillo plans on starting his career with a win. “I’m excited. I’m going there to win.”
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Best-ever showing for Nelson Blueliners
Assistant Blueliner Captain Debbie Morris scored an impressive seven goals in Nelson’s best-ever showing at the Kamloops Masters Tourney held Friday, March 14, to Sunday, March 16. Morris scored two goals in Nelsons 3-1 win over the Washington Divas in the Friday night opener, with winger Raegan Matile tallying the other goal. Morris continued to tear up the rink next morning by netting a hat trick against the Portland Icehogs. Rookie winger Cara Van Zanden scored her first-ever tourney goal against the Portland team in Nelson’s 4-1 victory. Sharp shooter Morris scored the lone goal in Nelson’s 4-1 afternoon loss to the tough hometown Kamloops Coyotes, last year’s tourney winners. Nelson stormed back Sunday morning, however, against the Vancouver Evolve. Blueliner Captain Loreli Dawson tallied one goal and Matile the other as regulation time found Nelson tied 22 with the Vancouver squad. Blueliner net minder Gerri Stilwell played a strong game in net for the whole tourney, but shone in the shoot out against the Evolve as she challenged and foiled three of five Vancouver shooters. Morris, Matile and defender Jessie Tovey scored to give Nelson the final win in the shoot out. Nelson then took on the Smithers Northern Lights in the bronze medal game. The Smithers team shut out the Nelson sharp shooters and took the third place in the division with a 3-0 victory. Dawson did score a goal that was disallowed because the tourney does not allow slap shots. . The team is hosting their 13th annual Icebreaker Tourney in the Nelson and District Community Complex on Friday, April 4 to Sunday, April 6. Teams from Fernie, Missoula, Vernon, Kamloops, Spokane and Kaslo will challenge the Blueliners for the trophy. Admission is free. Visit the Blueliners website at www.blueliners.kics.bc.ca for more information.
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Atom Leafs come second
The atom Leafs overcam some tough teams to place second in the Nelson Atom Development Spirit of 2010 Hockey Tournament on Sunday, March 16. After losing two and winning one, Nelson had their most exciting game against Rossland-Trail on Saturday night. The team was behind 3-0 after the second period but rallied to a 5-4 win the third. In semi-finals the team met Penticton, who beat them earlier in the tournament, but the local team won when it counted, thrashing the visitors 8-2. Nelson went up against the undefeated Castlegar Rebels who showed their record wasn’t by chance ss they beat Nelson 8-1.
Run and clinics benefit whole region Proceeds to go to major infrastructure project tied to health by Chris Shepherd This Sunday, running clinics for the Kootenay Express 10K Run begin, and in taking part people not only prepare for the Sunday, June 8 run, they’re also investing in the community’s health. That’s because all proceeds from the clinics and run go into a fund that will be used to support an infrastructure project in Nelson. Nelson Becker, publisher of the Express, says the type of project hasn’t been decided yet though he is considering a few options already. Becker won’t make a decision until the fund reaches $10,000 – the first two runs raised roughly $4,000 – and he invites the public to submit ideas by email to nbecker@uniserve. com. “We’re looking for something that leaves a legacy for our community,” Becker says. “Something that is free for all people to use.” The idea should promote health in the Kootenays. Becker says the best thing for people’s health is exer-
We’re looking for something that leaves a legacy for our community Nelson Becker, publisher of the Express cise, which is why he started the annual run in the first place. “The best way to avoid the hospital is to exercise.” Given the distance most people in the Kootenays are from a major centre with a major hospital, and given the strain on Canada’s health system, being healthy is best for everyone, Becker says. Clinics for the run begin on Sunday, March 30 at 10 a.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex. People can register for them and the run at the clinics or online at www.expressnews.ca.
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Briefly Fundraiser for the SPCA
Saturday, March 29, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 524 Fall St. Nelson SPCA, in association with Party Pets, is holding a fundraising sale. The sale rain or shine. Party Pets is a new business based out of Nelson and they will be showcasing all their cat and dog products. They are donating the profits from any sales directly to Nelson SPCA. There will be hot dogs and refreshments available by donation. Come on down and support you local animal shelter and know that when you are treating your pet to new collar you are helping those pets that are less fortunate. Any questions please e-mail emma@pupperware.ca or deb@pupperware.ca or call 509-1171 for Deb.
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Neutral meeting ground Renters and landlords get comfortable place to meet and greet once a month by Chris Shepherd An opportunity for potential renters and landlords to meet went so well organizer Stacey Lock has decided to make it a monthly affair. Lock, a youth outreach worker for the Nelson Community Service Centre, organized the first meet and greet last month. The event, which drew landlords and renters together in a social gathering, was
a huge success, said Lock. “This is a chance to meet people in a social setting, a chance to build relationships and connections.” Lock says the meet and greet is open to people up to 30-yearsold looking for a place to rent. On the other side, landlords and people with shared accommodation of any age are welcome. “It’s a really good way to meet potential roommates or renters.”
The meet and greet – which starts Wednesday, April 2 at 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Community First Health Co-op at 518 Lake St. – offers a casual, comfortable way to meet people in the housing market, Lock says. The meet and greet will run every first Wednesday of the month at the same time and place. Contact Lock at 352-9595 for more information.
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Quality versus quantity for meals If you left the choice up to a dog, and even a few cats, they may beg to differ on the subject of quality versus quantity. I know that my dog Nikeetah, would have rather ate anything if it was big, rather than choose a “healthy option,” in a smaller amount. However some dogs are what I refer to as “land sharks.” Regardless of how nutritious the food in the dish, the simply want more. A dog who is always hungry, yet obviously getting the proper nutrition they need, can be trying. There are ways to
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help combat this without having a dog or cat that resembles a potato with legs. Dogs digest plant cellulose fibre slowly,
therefore adding string green beans, or squash can help them feel full longer. Allowing a dog to have a raw meaty bone can also aid in this as they will chew for hours and feel more satisfied. In the wild, dogs did not get a bowl of food they could gobble up, so by providing them with a bone is quite natural and will help curb the need they may feel to search out more food. Try to keep in mind that not all food is equal and digestible, high quality food is going to satisfy your dog much more than a product that has
no digestibility. You can also divide the feedings from once to twice a day, as some dogs actually will get upset stomachs if they go a full 24 hours between feedings. Always be sure your pet is checked by your vet if you have any reason to believe they have a health issue that is related to the obsession of food. As for my late, great Nikeetah, she should have been a food critic. The thing is, her tastes seemed to prefer the gifts left behind from our cat.
Emma has lived in Nelson for eight 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.
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Andale! Mexican night at Finley’s Saturday, March 29, 6 p.m. at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 705 Vernon St. Parents of the Nelson Rhythm Ropers have partnered with Brent and Tanya of Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill for the Roper’s third annual theme night, Mexican Fiesta Night. “Everyone had such a great time last year at
Aloha Night, we thought we’d team up again, Mexican-style this year,” said Carmela Craig event organizer. “We plan to spice it up at Finley’s, so shake out those sombrero’s and maraca’s, come dance the night away.” “The Ropers will travel to Abbotsford and Halifax this year for Canadian competitions,” said
Brenda Reid, Rhythm Ropers head coach. A few of the senior skippers have been offered an opportunity to share their skipping skills with young adults in Brazil for the month of April. In mid-April some team members will travel to Whistler to perform on one of the stages at the World Snowboard
Championship. In July, 16 skippers are hoping to qualify to represent Canada at the Junior Olympics in Detroit. Burgers with choice of beer, wine, cider or pop are on the menu and there’ll be lots of great prizes too For tickets call 352-1757 or 352-5121.
Briefly The miracle of greens Sunday, March 30, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Rawfreshing Cuisine, 502 Front St. Join author, Sergei Boutenko for an evening filled with valuable information regarding the missing ingredient to vibrant health.
Mother new best when she said, “Eat your greens.” Greens such as kale, chard and bok choy are incredibly rich in vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll and fibre and have to ability to reverse disease, rejuvenate the body and save your life. Come see how greens and wild
edibles can transform the way you feel while simultaneously pleasing your taste buds. Tickets are $12 in advance (includes a smoothy and handouts), $15 at the door and students get in for $10. To register call Chantale Roy at 3522218.
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Friday, March 28 at Spiritbar This label showcase will feature the latest sounds cruising through the orbits of these two prominent West Coast electronica labels. Interchill Records is a Canadian independent label based between Salt Spring Island and Nelson. Active since 1995, Interchill has developed its reputation in the global electronic scene for releasing quality music that lasts. Native State Records is a West Coast tastemaker’s label operating out of Portland,
Oregon. Founded by Evan Bluetech after the release of his groundbreaking album Prima Materia in 2004, it has attracted the attention of many DJs, producers and discerning music connoisseurs around the world for its signature digital sound. Bluetech will play a live set of his latest material and will join Interchill’s founder Andrew Ross Collins and local DJ/label manager Naasko for a night of cutting edge beats and left coast grooves. Tickets are $10 in advance at Enchanted (356 Baker St) or $13 at the door.
April Fool’s eve at Oxygen
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Lilli Smith, back left, Nikki Pelletier, Mag Beynon, Su Donovaro, front left, and Heather Keczan are a few of the women who won’t be shy when it comes to talk about their bodies.
Body language
Friday, March 28, 7:30 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre, #3-320 Vernon St. (alley entrance) Oxygen Art Centre presents its second annual April Fool’s eve, featuring hilarious performances from the creative resources of some of Nelson’s funniest. There will be door prizes, karaoke, yodeling, films by small children, and performances by major religious figures. Prepare to witness devastating acts of pantheism by Thomas Loh, Bessie Wapp, Nicola Harwood, Anne DeGrace, Patrick Thompson, Olindo Chiocca, Amy Bohigian, Warren Fischer, Catherine McGrath, Anneke Rosch and more. Daring! Risk! Adventure! Elvis will be there. This is a fundraiser for Oxygen Art Centre and tickets are $15 at the door.
Vagina Monologues talks taboo topics and supports local women The Man in Havana She and a group up of a large collection Dub Collective by Chris Shepherd Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29, 8 p.m. at the Livingroom Theatre As a term that applies to half the world’s population, vagina is a word that provokes a lot of mixed up feelings. The Vagina Monologues are meant to counter a lot of that. “It’s so taboo,” says Heather Keczan, organizer of this weekend’s performances. “People are even afraid of saying it.”
of roughly 15 women formed the Very Amazing Genuinely Interesting Nelson Area Wimmin’s Collective are bringing Eve Ensler’s famous Vagina Monologues to Nelson. The monologues are funny, sad and powerful, Keczan says. They’re meant to bring awareness to women’s bodies. The show is not just meant for women, men can, and should, attend and gain some awareness. The collective is made
of women, many of who haven’t performed professionally before. “I wanted to open it up to whoever’s willing to come out and give their energy.” The Vagina Monologues in Nelson will support the Nelson Women’s Centre and the Aimee Beaulieu Transition House. Tickets are $15 to $100 on a sliding scale and can bought at Phat Angel, 495 Baker St.
Friday, March 28 at The Royal on Baker ($3$5 at the door) Nelson’s mastermind of live electronics is back in action with beats cooked up for a hard-hitting dub-style set. Performing as a dub collective and laying down some tight reggae grooves, he’s backed on stage by Mr. Jeff Antoine Cote on drums and Adam Lockwood on bass. Opening and intermission sets are masterfully handled by Breakfluid; anybody that caught his warm-up sets for Bonobo knows what to expect. For those that didn’t, be prepared for a tasty musical treat. Tickets are $3 to $5 at the door.
The Road to Hell (via the TNT Playhouse)
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in April, starting Thursday, April 3, 8 p.m. at the new theatre in the Anglican Hall “Frankly I haven’t the faintest idea why it’s called The Road To Hell,” confesses director Richard Rowberry. “It is actually two short plays called Yodellers and Kreskinned respectively. “Both titles make perfect sense – although I don’t want to explain why. It’s too much fun for the audience to discover what’s happening as the story unfolds.” Each play features two characters, both couples played by Jane Hicks and Stephen Fowler. “These are not your ordinary relationships,” says Hicks. “Stephen and I are having lots of fun creating our, shall we say unusual, characters who find themselves in two very different situations. I should also add that these situations involve sex – sort of – and go into the kind of detail you wouldn’t want your twelve year old exposed to.” The Road To Hell was written by Kate Lynch and real-life partner Michael Healey – author of The Drawer Boy, a play TNT put on last year starring Rowberry, Michael Graham and Lucas Meyers. Opening weekend tickets (available at Eddy Music) are $10 ($15 at the door). After that they will be $15 in advance and $18 at the door. The show is rated 14+ for language and mature themes.
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Tell It Like It Is
Saturday, March 29, 9 p.m. at The Royal on Baker The R&B Ensemble from Selkirk College is going to dazzle fans again for one last time. Right when you thought they were going to bring another dose
DJs Just-B and Justin Pleasure
Saturday, March 29 at the Spiritbar Old school classic ‘90s house music with Nelson DJs Justin Pleasure and Just-B. Get down with two of the Kootenay’s household favourites as they combine efforts and go back to their roots. With over 25 years combined DJ experience, the 1990s played an integral role in the development of these DJs’ styles. They have listened to their old mix tapes from up in the attic, they have dug through their old crates and dusted off the sleeves and after hours of reminiscing, DJ Just-B and Justin Pleasure have finally put together what represents their most influential, memorable and favoured classic ‘90s house music.
of early ‘60s rhythm and blues, they now span the ages with music from Marvin Gaye to India Arie. Tell It Like It Is has four singers, guest horns, full rhythm section and percussion. They have been together since September but sound like they’ve
April exhibitions at the Library
New artwork adorns the walls at the Nelson Municipal Library. In the adult area are Bob Blenderman’s wildlife drawings and in the children’s area are multimedia works by L.V. Rogers art students. For Blenderman, art is a part of each day, his drawing pen as necessary as his toothbrush. “I’m just terribly in love with it,” he says. The qualities of Blenderman’s work – ink and pencil renderings of wildlife – include keen observation and meticulous attention to detail. Nature and ecology play a role. Works by L.V. Rogers art students are as varied as the personalities who created them. Media include ink, graphite, watercolour, acrylic and coloured pen-
been performing together for years. The rhythm section grooves hard and of course what would an R&B group be without four part harmonies? With vocals this good you would swear you were hearing The Supremes.
cil while subjects range from Breeze Dampsey’s soft, luminous pencil selfportrait to the graphically
edgy intersecting curves of Christina Osadchuk’s Cubist Crow.
Friday, April 4 at the Capitol Theatre In collaboration with Vancouver based Made in BC - Dance on Tour, the Capitol Theatre Season Series presents Vancouver’s Dancers Dancing. The Late Edition features the pure energy, elegant beauty and innovative choreography of Dancers Dancing in a new evening of contemporary dance created by artistic director Judith Garay. Sourced from hundreds of photos of people as captured by mass print media, The Late Edition reflects and magnifies contemporary lives. Simmering with new movement ideas interpreted by the five company dancers, it resonates with the fractured and fast paced energy of the world in the twentyfirst century. Dancers Dancing is continually working to develop a voice which reflects our contemporary environment. Strong in passion, the works of Dancers Dancing can be experienced on a purely visceral level, as well as on an emotional, spiritual and/or intellectual level.
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Get your act together: Nelson Kiwanis West Kootenay Talent Show
Registration runs Saturdays, March 29, April 5 and 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at ChahkoMika Mall, 1150 Lakeside Dr. The Kiwanis Club of Nelson will host a Mother’s Day talent show on Sunday, May 11 at the Nelson Civic Theatre. A truly community affair, this show offers amateur performers of all ages the opportunity to compete for cash prizes and local notoriety. There will be three categories: children, youth and adult, with cash prizes of $200 to $500 for the top three acts in each category. All performers will get a certifications of participation. All proceeds from the show will go towards local youth programs and charities sponsored by the Nelson Kiwanis Club. For more information phone 352-6438 or 365-1863. Kaslo Jazz Fest announces lineup Headlining at this year’s
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Kaslo Jazz Festival line up announced event will be the very talented Abigail Washburn and the Sparrow Quartet featuring Bela Fleck with Casey Driessen and Ben Sollee. Fleck, widely regarded as the premier banjo player in the world, is known for his genre-bending virtuosity. The Sparrow Quartet unites Fleck’s mastery with Washburn’s virtuoso banjo, Sollee’s cello and classically trained Driessen’s bluegrass fiddle for a sound no music fan can resist. This is a separately ticketed event and a limited number of early bird tickets $20/$25 are on sale
now. The rest of the weekend will continue with Juno award winner Jesse Cook, a favourite of any Latin music lover, who makes his return to the Kaslo Jazz Festival stage Saturday night. Also joining Saturday’s schedule will be Grammy award winning John Hammond. While Brooklyn-based guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Chris Bergson and his band creates their own blend of rootsy blues and soul. Sunday’s schedule brings to the stage Bettye LaVette. To round off the weekend is Wil Campa
conducting his 13-piece Cuban group La Gran Union. . Also playing will be Cuartoelemento (Argentina), the Hilario Duran Trio (Cuba), Kristin Sevaldsen (Norway), Emily Braden (B.C.) plus more. Biographies are online for all performers. The festival runs from Friday, Aug. 1 to Sunday, Aug. 3. Early bird tickets ($50/$60 per day are on sale now. Check out the full schedule at www.kaslojazzfest. com for the latest information, to purchase tickets or to sign up as a volunteer.
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Let function guide the formation of living space Like the debate over the chicken and the egg, what comes first: form or function? It is generally accepted that form follows function. When it doesn’t, daily living is compromised. Imagine a dining table designed for a family with young children. Ideally, it would be made of durable, easy-clean materials with leaf extensions installed at adjustable heights to increase table surface area and accommodate the changing needs of a growing family. At the other end of the practicality continuum, is a dining table that demands regular maintenance, is imposingly formal and triggers hysteria if scratched. A family living with this table would probably park a lace doily in the middle and retreat to the kitchen for all but very special occasions. In the first example, the design responds directly to the family’s needs. In the second example, the family’s behaviour responds to the design. Are you in charge of your environment, or is
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Are you in charge of your environment, or is it in charge of you?
it in charge of you? Look around your home and note the compromises you have made in order to fit in with the design and physical components of your home. Some deficiencies are impossible to alter. For example, you cannot change the orientation of your home to catch the morning sun. Other deficiencies are curable. For example, if you’re tired of coming home and having to step over and around a pile
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of abandoned boots, create some storage. If your two-year-old insists on helping to prepare lunch, build a low worktable for her that can be folded up and slid into a cupboard when not in use. By modifying your environment you are more likely to elicit the behaviours and activities you want. And by continually fine tuning your home as your family’s requirements change, you will enjoy more harmonious and effortless living.
Kate is an artist and designer offering in-home consultations to help clients create optimal living and working spaces. If you have design questions, you may contact Kate directly at kbridger@telus.net or 352-4653.
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What you can do about noxious weeds in your area It is difficult to not be attracted to beautiful things. As one who loves the delicate intricacies of most plants (velveteen curl of petals, hush of new leaves), I am drawn to most things that unfurl each spring. You may have strolled the side of highways and plucked the butteryellow buds of Scotch broom, admired voluptuous knotweed spilling out of your neighbour’s garden, or pensively stood knee-deep in orange hawkweed without knowing the impact of their growth. As we’re approaching spring, it’s time to train the eye and learn about weeds. What are invasive plants? Invasives are nonnative, rapidly-growing plants that do not have natural predators to keep them in check. In the Central Kootenays, there are many opportunistic plants that persistently take root, choking out the natural growth and reeking havoc on wetlands, grasslands, forests and agricultural lands.
What can you do?
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Names often speak for themselves: the heavily burred hound’s tongue can cause liver damage in livestock, rush skeletonweed has an extensive root system and threatens range lands, hoary alyssum is toxic to horses and the dreaded spotted knapweed will replace essential winter range forage. For more information on weeds, how to recognize them, or what to do if your garden hosts invasive plants, you may visit the Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee website at w w w. k o o t e n a y w e e d s . com or to pick up a brochure call (250) 3521160.
From www.kootenayweeds. com
Learn to recognize and identify noxious weeds Prevent infesting new areas by not planting invasive plants or their seeds. Pull isolated or new pataches of weeds and carefully dispose of them. If invasive plants are too extensive to remove, don’t let them go to seed. Remove weeds from vehicle undercarriage to reduce spread to uninfested areas. Check yourself, your pets, horses and livestock for weed seeds prior to leaving an infested area. Report new or isolate weed locations to the Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee.
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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Submit your FREE reader classified online www.expressnews.ca Deadline: Thursday noon! Announcements COLOUR THERAPY with John Cooper & Kathleen Pemberton, May 3 & 4. Call Sandra 352-7230 for details. S.H.A.R.E. NELSON MARCH AUCTION: Antique metal ceiling light, Nintendo & games, antique waffle maker, blue metal trunk, Tiffany style lamp, Briar Rose Staffordshire China, Collegian Ware iron pot, wooden train. Place your bid today! Ends March 29th! 612 Lakeside Drive. SPRING CLUTTER CLEARING! Easter indicates new beginnings! How powerful it is to let things go and receive something else in its place! Hands On Starting in April . Call ADARSA: Inspired Interiors at 505-1113 for information! BALFOUR IRRIGATION DISTRICT: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Wed, April 2nd, 7:00 p.m. at Balfour Seniors Hall. Important discussion of possible water system upgrades and capital reserve levy. 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. OSPREY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR: 1) 2008 Community Grants as well as 2) Arts Legacy Fund Grants for media arts projects. Forms and granting guidelines at ospreycommunityfoundation. ca Deadline April 30th. 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.
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FOR SALE PRIVATELY: THE BLUELINE CAFE Concession in the Nelson District Community Complex. Home to Junior B Nelson Leafs. Successful part-time turnkey business with two options to purchase available. Only serious interest please. Call Melissa 250-509-0491. AFFORDABLE CHAIR RENTAL AVAILABLE April 1 for experienced stylist. Call Svet at Front Street Hair Studio 354-1202. WORK AT HOME ONLINE - Start a real home-based business. Work when you want. Apply online and start today! HYPERLINK “http://www. wfhbc.com” www.wfhbc.com. AMAZING NEW PRODUCT $ Energiser Vending $ Instant energy = $$$. Work 4 days per month. $106,000 + part-time. Protected territories. For free brochure & samples call now 1800-661-1832. HYPERLINK “http:// www.energiservending.com” www. energiservending.com.
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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN REQUIRED immediately. Very busy modern shop, all new equipment, pleasant work environment. GM experience preferred but not required. We are growing every year. Career advancement training opportunity. Great recreation area nearby, golf/hunting/camping/fishing. Top wages in Saskatchewan with bonuses. Signing bonus. Relocaton allowance. Company health benefits. Apply to Sheane Birnie, service manager, Carlyle Motor Products Ltd., Box 1000, Carlyle, SK, S0C 0R0, email: HYPERLINK “mailto:service@carlylegm.ca” service@carlylegm.ca, ph. daytime: 1-306-453-6741 or evening 1-306577-7220 (cell).
Events
LVR GRAD 2008 TALENT SHOW, April 10th at Capitol Theatre. Tickets: $9 advance $12 door. SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT FOR FUN AND LITERACY. Saturday April 5 1:00-4:00 p.m. Nelson Municipal Library (Victoria St. entrance). Pick up pledge forms and pre-registration at the Nelson Library or call Joan 3540206. Beginner to advanced players welcome! Entry fee: suggested donation or pledges of $20. Refreshments and prizes! Fundraiser sponsored by Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Nelson Municipal Library.
Events
Garage Sales
Help Wanted
SLOCAN VALLEY THREADS GUILD will pick up donations of fibre/craft supplies, plants 352-7152, 551-9852, 355-2459. OENOPHILES INTERESTED IN FORMING A GROUP to explore and enhance knowledge and enjoyment of wines. 505-5583.
CONDO CONTENTS. March 21-24, March 27-30. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 426 W. Beasley Crescent, Nelson. 352-0997.
CARPENTERS/REMODELERS $25+/hour. Canada’s leading home improvement company seeks remodelers, skilled tradespeople, 10+ years experience, in Vancouver, Victoria, Okanogan. Apply toll-free 1-800-8842639 or HYPERLINK “http://www. handymanconnection.ca” www. handymanconnection.ca. WAITRESS NEEDED, part time/full time. Fisherman’s Market, 505-5515. GROCERY MANAGER - Freson Market IGA is currently seeking a Grocery Manager to join our management team. If you are a team player with strong leadership, interpersonal & organizational skills, we are looking for you! Fundamental to your responsibilities is to ensure a quality fresh product and exceptional service standards. Competitive base salary with an additional performance bonus plan, deferred profit sharing, a comprehensive benefit package, family grocery discount and career opportunities across the province. Please send resume to: Tom Dunlop, Store Manager, 10904 - 101 Avenue, Fairview, AB T0H 1L0. Fax: (780) 835-3030. Email: HYPERLINK “mailto:tdunlop@freson. com” tdunlop@freson.com. Mountain Park Lodges in the Rocky Mountains of Jasper National Park, Alberta has an immediate career opportunity for an Executive Chef at one of our 5 restaurants. We offer benefits, pension, bonus & more. Great experience, great memories! E-mail HYPERLINK “mailto:hire@mpljasper. com” hire@mpljasper.com, phone 780-852-2505, fax 780-852-5813, HYPERLINK “http://www.mpljasper. com” www.mpljasper.com
Financial Service
DEBT STRESS? Consolidate & lower payments by 30-40%. End those phone calls & the worry. Avoid bankruptcy. Contact us for a No-Cost Consultation. Online: HYPERLINK “http://www.mydebtsolution.com” www.mydebtsolution.com or toll-free 1-877-556-3500. $500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll free: 1-877-776-1660.
For Sale Misc.
SAWMILLS from only $3,495. Convert your logs to valuable lumber with your own Norwood portable band sawmill. Log skidders also available. HYPERLINK “http://www.norwoodsawmills.ca/400T” www.norwoodsawmills.ca/400T - FREE Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. 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 HYPERLINK “http://www.tembo.ca” www.tembo.ca.
FREE
PIECES OF FIRE RESISTANT CEILING TILE, originally 2x4 #829 from Maglios, Louise at 354-0243. WANTED: USED TREADMILL in good shape. Phone 365-7104 or 608-8099.
Furniture
CUSTOM-MADE CORNER CABINET, maple, 4 doors, 2 upper glass, 44”x78”, hand painted floral design $400. 352-7545. NEW CORNER OFFICE DESK with attached file drawer. Maple honey color. $250 obo. 352-1786. SOLID OAK DROP-LEAF, gate-leg table. Needs refinishing. Seats 6 comfortably. $75 obo. Call Heather 505-5270. COUNTRY FURNITURE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 6’X4’. 16” depth $300. Grey Bookcase 6’x3’ $125. 354-0207. NEW MYLEX FOLDING COMPUTER DESK: 47”X29”X28” $40. Wooden Desk: 42”X20”X30”, $15. Hamster cage, $25. 399-0093.
Garage Sales
PROCTER HALL GARAGE SALE: April 5th, 9:00-3:00. Table rentals, call 229-5699. Lunch/snacks available.
Health & Fitness
ACUPUNCTURE IS AN EFFECTIVE TREATMENT for aches and pains. Also offering massage. Conveniently located downtown. Call Karen Elliott, RAC for an appointment. 505-4960. CARE ABOUT GLOBAL FOOD SHORTAGE? Off-grid garden space needs reclaiming. NVC spoken here. 250-226-7371. CINDERELLA BIKE, $25. Infinity Turbo FS, $65. Vitesse race bike, 14 speed, $450. Info 352-0335. BIGGEST LOSER WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE Starts Wednesday, April 2, NDCC. 12 weeks to a better you! Call to pre-register: 359-2979 or 505-2979 DO YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH & others? Lucrative business looking for enthusiastic people. 352-3517.
Help Wanted
CANADA’S LEADING SERVICE PROVIDER for people who are Blind & Visually Impaired (CNIB) is looking for a quality individual to fill a position of Assistant Coordinator in Nelson, Castlegar & Trail areas. You need to supply enthusiasm, drive & leadership. Applicant must be a self-starter with good communication skills, be well organized & have the ability to work independently. Must also have a vehicle & be able to work evenings. Training provided. Apply now for a chance to join our fundraising team. Please fax or e-mail resume with references to: CNIB fax 250-374-8033 leanne.chabot@cnib.ca Attention: Leanne Chabot. Closing date for applications is March 31, 2008. MEAT MANAGER - Freson Market IGA is currently seeking a Meat Manager to join our management team. This is a key position which will require a strong individual capable of dealing with the challenges of working in a fast paced and ever changing environment. Above-average compensation, deferred profit sharing, a comprehensive benefit package, performance bonus plan and career opportunities across the province. Please send resume to: Mike McGeein, Store Manager, 632 Carmichael Lane, Hinton, AB T7V 1S8. Fax: (780) 865-5353. Email: HYPERLINK “mailto:mmcgeein@freson.com” mmcgeein@freson.com. BITE FRESH FOOD is looking for a F/T or P/T line cook. Cooking experience and Food Safe certificate required. If you are a mature and responsible individual able to multi task in a fast paced environment email your resume to info@bitefreshfood. com. Call Jason/Joscelyn at 3542856 or 352-0485
Home & Garden
MOWER. PETROL, SEARS/ TECUMSEH 4.5hp. Good condition, works well. $200. Call 505-9381. PINE BEETLES starting to infest your forest? Trees down from winter weather? Feeling a bit uncomfortable taking it down yourself? Call Shaun at Phoenix Falling for your ground based tree needs. 354.7411 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
House Sitting
EXPERIENCED HOUSE/PET SITTER AVAILABLE for middle of April onwards. I have excellent local references. Call 352-7169.
Lost & Found
FOUND ON BAKER STREET MARCH 20, man’s golden wedding band. E-mail havojk@hotmail.com with description to claim. LIGHTWEIGHT PINK STRIPED UMBRELLA. Missed by woman with arthritic hands. Lost last week of February. 352-3933. IPOD W/HEADPHONES FOUND. March 12th on Cottonwood and Front St. Phone w/description to verify. 352-6317. FOUND: A CAMERA on March 9 near the Mall. Call 352-5589 to identify.
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FOUND: KEYS ON PULPIT ROCK TRAIL. Gateway Casinos year of the Pig 2007 key chain. 304-3443. FOUND: BOY’S BIKE HELMET, soccer field, Lakeside. Girls pink mitten, Hot Paws brand. 352-5355.
INVERSION TABLE FOR BACK PAIN and spinal stretch. Like new. Half price $200. Phone 352-7223. PING PONG TABLE with paddles, $100. Fooseball table $40. (250) 352-5055 NINTENDO WII, 4 REMOTES, 3 nunchucks, Gamecube controller, Super SmashBros Brawl & arcade games included. $500 obo. 354-8547. 12-SPEED OSTER BLENDER. Boxed, as new, unwanted gift. $30. 352-3226. DOL-FYN WATER DISTILLER. Three gal. tank, pump, stand. $580. obo. Fred 352-2129. CANON ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER AP100. Excellent condition. $100 obo. 352-9834. 6 PIECE PATIO FURNITURE SET, $35. 7 foot artificial Christmas tree, $25. 354-1916. MICROWAVE, COFFEE TABLE, microwave stand, bed frame, all $25 each. Wooden rocking chair $100. 359-7756. SOLID OAK BUFFET, hutch, table & six chairs. Made in Quebec, $750. 226-7990. LONG WHITE WEDDING GOWN. Sequined bodice and sleeves. $150. Phone 352-7144. SIX FOOT LONG GLASS DISPLAY CASE with six drawers. $300. 352-7729. SPECTACULAR HD-DVD PLANET EARTH. Was $109 at Christmas, still new for $69. 352-3033. 500 ASSORTED VINYL ALBUMS. Prefer to sell all together. $200. obo. 226-7013. WASHER & DRYER, like new, $600 obo. Washer & dryer, $300 obo. Antique loveseat $400. 229-4544. CAMERA: NISHIKA 3-D with carrying case. Never used. Uses regular 35 mm film. $10. 352-0140. CAMERA/CAMCORDER TRIPOD MANFROTTO 728B. Lightweight, three-section, three-way head. Mint. $100. Call 359-6729. SOFA, CHAIR, WOOL (SHEEP), chest, oak buffet - 12 feet long. Phone 352-4966. CONCORD C450 TELESCOPE and tripod $75. Phone 229-4503.
METAL DETECTOR to buy or rent. Pillow stuffing, motorcycles running or not. 551-7380. DONATION OF LADIES MOUNTAIN BICYCLE in good condition for Cuban family. 352-9788. ANY HOMEWARE! Just moved into a empty house, need to furnish! After anything... esp. kitchenware... would appreciate any help to fill my new home. Pls Call 354-7472 :) ELECTRIC POTTERS WHEEL and other equipment wanted. Call 359-5025 WANTED: USED BOOTS for dirt biking, women’s size 9ish, or men’s size 7.5ish. 352-6709. INEXPENSIVE LAPTOP, mostly for e-mail. 354-7797. LAPTOP: Must have Windows 2000, 500 mgh, 512 mgs ram, 352-9382 or 359-8115. GIRLS BIKE with 18” wheels and hand brakes. Please call 352-7512. WANTED: TUTOR FOR WINDOWS XP, Microsoft Works. I need to learn about spreadsheets. 551-1963. PORTABLE MASSAGE TABLE WANTED in excellent condition, will pay a fair price. Call 352-0197. WANTED B-FLAT TRUMPET. Please phone Jon at (250)225-3535.
CD & DVD DUPLICATION, direct to disc printing and graphic design located in Nelson: www.shortyburns. com 352-BURN(2876) DUNCAN DJEMBE FOR SALE, with new skin and cord. Asking $250. praspekt@gmail.com, 250-352-2169. BRAND NEW FENDER CD60 ACOUSTIC GUITAR with hardshell case for $280. Call Hanna 352-5959. MUSICAL ITEM FOR SALE: http:// raiden1701.blogspot.com/, 365-3548, Jordan.
Misc. for Sale
2007 NORTH FACE HERON 23. Great 2 person backpacking tent, under 4 lbs., lightly used. $250. 505-2550. 232 SQ. FT. BAMBOO FLOORING. $580 total. Phone 352-6622. PERFORMANCE CAM 351C, clean wool, ladies leather coat, feathers. 825-4369. MEMOREX 20” TV, $40. Old National Geographic magazines, mostly ‘81, ‘82, ‘84, $0.25 each. 352-6762. PIANO UPRIGHT ANTIQUE $1200 obo. Complete set of discontinued Petit Point China $900 obo. 354-1805 6’ BOOKCASE, wall mirror, Ikea hanging lamp, Craftsman metric/ imperial wrench set, large Microwave oven. 352-6570. SEVEN INTERIOR HERITAGE DOORS. One interior solid core door, 30 3/4x79”. 354-1648. RIVAL CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN. New, never used, $40. 505-5388. WASHER/DRYER, WORKS, $350/ BOTH. 2 5-point booster seats $50/ each. New baby swing music etc. $50. Contact 825-9313. EX30 SAMSON AMP: 3 input with stereo cassette recorder/player. MSR 100-180 watt Yamaha monitor amp. 352-6796 after 5 p.m. 27 INCH TV, 12 INCH TV, almost new crib & mattress, glass coffee tables & much more. 354-0268. RECORDS, MODELS, GAMES, WINDSTONE DRAGONS, swords, daggers and misc. toys. 226-6783. DINING SUITE, SOFAS, kitchen table/chairs, bedroom furniture, occasional tables, other items. 354-4697 or 505-9452. APARTMENT SIZE GAS STOVE, mint condition, $120. 353-2436. TOYCHEST, $35, DUAL RECORD PLAYER $40, nice wooden table $125, chest of drawers $150. 359-7756.
Music & Dance
SALSA DANCE CLASSES! Thursdays (Apr. 3-Jun. 5) Beginners @ 6:15pm, Intermediate @ 8:00pm. Couples & singles welcome! $100/person for 10week session. Pre-registration only. 352-0013. BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES! Tuesdays (Apr. 1-Jun. 3) Beginners @ 6:15 p.m., Intermediate @ 8:15 p.m. Couples & singles welcome! $100/person for 10-week session. Pre-registration only. 352-0013. VICTORIA STREET STRINGS all level string players welcome. Tuesday evenings. 505-5583. FENDER TWIN TUBE AMP, 100 watts, two 12 inch Celestion speakers. $800 obo. 505-3895. DJEMBE DRUM, excellent condition & sound, complete with stand, strap & drum bag. 352-5616.
Notices
FOOD & CRAFT VENDORS WANTED for Kaslo’s 116th annual May Day Celebrations May 17, 18, & 19. For more info please email Heather @ kaslomaydays@netidea. com or 250-353-7311.
Pets & Livestock
MISTY MEWS, a black, short-haired, fixed, loving, female kitty is looking for an equally loving home. Contact Devon, 505-0641. 2 FEMALE DWARF HAMSTERS & 2 fancy deluxe cages comes with tubes all you need. $50. 505-3365. INDOOR HOUSE CAT, VERY AFFECTIONATE, small healthy black short-haired female, spayed, looks for older person who wants a loving animal companion and has no dog, 355-2536.
WHITE WATER KAYAK ‘Dagger’ with paddle and skirt (6” tall people), $900. 226-7716. WANTED: BIKE FOR 5 YEAR OLD boy, in really good condition. 352-1806 OSPREY EXPOSURE 50L BACKPACK, torso medium, brand new: $110. Louise 352-0119. 18” HAND BUILT JOE BREEZER mountain bike. Chrome frame. Road & mountain hybrid. $1100. 359-7942. 2007 IRONHORSE WARRIOR 6.0 F/S. Great entry level bike for Nelson. $750. 505-2550. GIANT TCR TWO ROAD BIKE. 53cm Shimano105. Carbonfiber fork & seat post. Good condition. $700, 354-1944.
Steel Buildings
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.
Steel Buildings ALL STEEL BUILDINGS FOR SALE! “Rock bottom prices!” Widths vary from 10’ to 80’. Various shapes, heights and lengths. Canadian manufacturer since 1980. Pioneer 1-800668-5422.
Travel
TIMESHARE FORECLOSURES— save 60-80% off retail! Best resorts & seasons! Call for free catalogue today! 1-800-597-9347. Browse hundreds of worldwide properties online— HYPERLINK “http://www. holidaygroup.com/bcn” www.holidaygroup.com/bcn. ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGES - Book online at HYPERLINK “http://www. canadatravels.com” www.canadatravels.com and save more on your vacations. Use code NCA74327 for discount or call us toll-free at 1-800563-5722.
Work Wanted
WILL DO HOUSECLEANING, cooking, grocery shopping, etc. Call Marlene at: 250-359-8136 or 551-2527. SPRING YARD CLEANUP, home repairs, handyman, garbage removal. Phone: 352-6259.
Sudoku - Easy
Prof. Services
MONUMENTAL STONE WORKS Custom headstones/monuments. Portable sandblasting. Cleaning and re-highlighting. Glass etching. Pet Memorials - proceeds to SPCA. 3540988 PINE BEETLES starting to infest your forest? Trees down from winter weather? Feeling a bit uncomfortable taking it down yourself? Call Shaun at Phoenix Falling for your ground based tree needs. 354-7411. 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.
Seniors
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Sports Equipment
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HOME INSTEAD SENIOR SUPPORT, helping to keep you independent! In-home services and respite care. 359-6859.
Services
TO WIN : every row, column and 3 by 3 square must each contain the digits 1 to 9. Moderate difficulty. Solution on page 18
Sudoku - Hard
CLEAR YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD NOW - A record affects employment and any travel anywhere! We guarantee your pardon. Apply online HYPERLINK “http://www.canadianpardons.ca” www.canadianpardons.ca or call today toll-free 1-800-298-5520. CRIMINAL RECORD? Have trouble getting a job or travelling to the United States? We can clear your name, we’ll guarantee it! Pardons/waivers. Tollfree 1-800-507-8043, HYPERLINK “http://www.pardongranted.ca” www. pardongranted.ca. CRIMINAL RECORDS affect travel to 1 country only. Don’t be misled. Canadian pardons guaranteed at the National Pardon CentreTM. Apply online: HYPERLINK “http://www. nationalpardon.org” www.nationalpardon.org. Call free 1-866-242-2411.
TO WIN : every row, column and 3 by 3 square must each contain the digits 1 to 9. More challenging. Solution on page 18
West Kootenay/Boundary
1-800-222TIPS See Puzzle on Page 18
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Homefinders
Homes For Rent
Real Estate
Rentals
Rentals
Rentals Wanted
GRAND OKANAGAN Resort Kelowna time share sell or trade or one week rental, May 18-25 for 1/2 price, Dayton Ross 250-764-2936.
NEWER HOME IN ROSEMONT, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, huge garage, clean, $419,000. Phil 354-1052.
1 BEDROOM, QUEENS BAY. View, w/d, ns/np, $475 + utilities. Suitable for one. 229-5280.
3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Executive Home in Uphill. Fantastic views. Mature long-term tenants only. No smoking, NO pets. $1400/month Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 352-2100
KID FRIENDLY PRIVATE RENTAL NEEDED DESPERATELY by quiet couple (1 or 2 bedroom) lippylucillie@hotmail.com stepitup@live.ca 2 AWESOME SISTERS “R” looking for a home! Please help Judy & Janette, 505-9294. judy_mulloy@hotmail.co WOMAN W/2 CATS needs small cabin/home, March 27 in quiet wooded area. References available. 604741-8111.
Real Estate
Rentals
3 BDR. HOUSE, SLOCAN PARK. W/ D, acreage. Available April 15. $800 + utilities. 226-0049.
WATERFRONT LOT: Fully serviced with pristine views of Kootenay Lake. Asking $399K. Call Brent 604-7159181. THINKING OF SELLING? Get a FREE, no obligation market evaluation of your home. Call Trevor@NelsonRealty.ca 354-8409 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
ROOM FOR RENT in bright, wood floor, two bedroom house. Shared with friendly Chinese Medical student. Private yard, parking, wireless, cable, W/D. 2 friendly dogs on premises. Contact Scott at scottdempsey@hotmail.com 1 BDRM & DEN, UPPER FAIRVIEW house, w/d, fridge, stove, garage, ns/ np, Apr 1/08, $900/mo. 825-9424. SMALL UPHILL HOUSE, 2 bedroom, partly furnished, $800 +. May 1-Oct. 31. NS/NP. E-mail about yourself jjinglis@telus.net
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Solution to Sudoku - Easy
Solution to Sudoku - Hard
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Beautiful 1 bedroom, 2 bath heritage home 1/2 duplex available April 1. Low maintenance yard and amazing features (hardwood, stained glass, tile, fireplace). 413 A Carbonate St., $1000.00 + utilities. Please call Julie @ 352-7817 or Pamela 509-1804. WINLAW: BRIGHT, CLEAN BACHELOR SUITE available April 1st. Private entrance, kitchen, bathroom. $400mo +heat. 250-2267279/250-775-1033.
Rentals Wanted
STACY MCCARTY & FAMILY seeking rental house, Nelson. May 1st. 229-4445. Clean, considerate, love to garden/landscape. SINGLE MOM WITH 1 CHILD desperately seeking 1 or 2 bdrm mobile home/house/apt. Reasonable rent please. 352-1621. ASAP. SINGLE MOTHER OF TWO KIDS looking for a 2 bdrm place in Nelson w/yard. Call 505-1931. 3 BEDROOM, IN TOWN, duplex, house or suite for June 1/08. Khy 505-5332 PROFESSIONAL FAMILY SEEKING CLEAN 3 BDRM HOUSE, Nelson. NS/ NP. Long-term. Refs available. 3541120 or debsaville@sympatico.ca WAR RESISTER DESPERATELY SEEKING AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION for April 1. Call 505-5348. Help stop the war! CLEAN, QUIET FAMILY OF 4 urgently seek 2-3 bdrm home in Nelson. Excellent professional references. Tricia 505-8427.
Cars
NEED A CAR or truck? Good credit, bad credit. Want a Visa? #1 success rate. Delivery in BC and Alberta. HYPERLINK “http://www.drivehomenow.com” www.drivehomenow.com or 888-501-1148. AUTO-MATIC CREDIT 1-800 608 5983. Credit problems, bankruptcy, collections, divorce. Let me help you get the financing for that newer truck, van or car and reestablish your credit. Call Barrie 1-800 608 5983 for approval D5256. # #1 IN CREDIT REBUILDING. Need a car, truck, van or SUV? Auto credit fast. Bad credit! No credit! Bankruptcy! Repossession! No problem. Call today and drive away. Call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. Free delivery anywhere - HYPERLINK “http://www.autocreditfast.ca” www. autocreditfast.ca. 1ST IN CAR LOANS! HYPERLINK “http://www.carloanstogo.ca” www. carloanstogo.ca. Western Canada’s lowest rates & prices on any make any model. Call us first or go online for free approval. 1-888-859-8666.
1993 CHEVY 2-DOOR HATCHBACK. 4 cyl, CD player, excellent gas mileage. $2500. 304-2149. ‘91 VW PASSAT GL, runs OK, needs some work, must sell. $1300. 359-6842. 1983 VW RABBIT GTI rare, good condition, fun summer car! $2500 obo. 352-1983. 1983 TOYOTA COROLLA, RWD/2dr/ auto, good condition, newer summer & winter tires, 32 mpg, blue, $800. 365-3538. WANTED: TOYOTA ECHO, automatic, 50,000 kms, for $7,300. Phone Kate 352-5306. 2002 CHRYSLER INTREPID. Loaded. 2 Sets of tires. 85,000kms. N/S, no accidents. $8,000 obo. 304-8364. Outgrown 2003 PT Cruiser, 125,000 kms. Great condition, red, power options, new windshield. $9900 obo. Kristine 304-2241.
Cars
‘85 VW JETTA, 5 spd gas, many new parts, FRS control arm broken, make offer. 354-1106. 1982 VOLVO WAGON, runs well, $750 obo. ‘82-244 &’82-245, cheap. Nice ‘80-245, needs engine. 352-3648. 1993 SUBARU LOYALE 4WD. 200k km. No rust, runs brilliantly, winter tires, $3500 obo. Ryan 505-5025. 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX, standard, front wd, 60,000k, 2 sets tires on alloys. $15,000. forest_ girl06@hotmail.com 229-5222 1987 COROLLA 4-DOOR HATCHBACK. New head gasket, Tbelt, water pump. Two sets tires. $950. 359-0197.
Sleds/Bikes
2003 YAMAHA, 650 SHAFT, loaded, 800 km, mint condition, $7500 firm. 354-4697 or 505-9452. 1981 FXE HARLEY DAVIDSON, well maintained, rebuilt motor, winshield & bags, $8000. Call Ric 551-7245. 2001 YAMAHA V STAR 650 “Classic” black and chrome, mint condition 35,000km $ 5,200 obo. 229-4474.
Tires/Parts/Other
4-speed set up for A. body. Offers. No rods. After 6 p.m. 505-9181. SET OF 4 RIMS, $80 for ‘98-’04 Tacoma, 4Runner, Tundra. 229-5606 or 354-2988. 4 X 15” ALUMINUM RIMS from 4-Runner, includes lugs & caps. Excellent Condition. $175.00 obo. 359-7110. 4-speed set up for A. body. Offers. No rods. After 6 p.m. 505-9181.
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Tires/Parts/Other Trucks/SUVs/Vans 4 ALL SEASON TIRES P185/6OR14, in good condition for sale, $65. Call 825-9256. (4) BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/T 265/65 R17 tires. $200. Call Shaun at 354-7411.
Trucks/SUVs/Vans 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA 4x4: US Model, Regular Cab, 5-Speed Manual, 39,500 miles, $24,500. www3.telus.net/public/harrisn1/index. html 250-365-3070 1974 FORD CAMPER VAN. Fully styled living quarters. Heater, bed, sink, stove, table. $500. 551-1502. 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE: white van, FWD, 3.4 L, 6 cyl, auto, 142,000km. Leather seats, fully loaded, 6-passenger, power seats, windows & doors. Summer & winter tires, x-clean. $7200. 352-6221. 1995 4RUNNER ‘SEQUIOA’. One year powertrain warranty. New timing belt. Fully-loaded, with leather & sunroof. Mint condition, zero rust. $8900. 551-4800. 94 EXPLORER XLT, 260kms, runs good, nice condition. $2300 505-9381 1989 GMC SERVICE VAN. Ladder rack, shelving, safety screen. Positrack, pw, pdl. Well Maintained. 359-7110. 1994 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. $7000. New rebuilt engine, rust minimal, great shape. Call 505-7482 after 6.
IMMEDIATELY: ROOMMATE WANTED. Wireless, cable, util. included. No parties, working/student preferred. 505-5452 or 505-9087. FEMALE TO SHARE with two male Rasta. No alcohol/tobacco. 505-1170 to view. 1 BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM in large shared home. Available for clean, quiet person. 352-2051. ROOMMATE WANTED FOR APRIL 15TH. Large bedroom in Rosemont $550/month plus shared utilities (heat). Includes laundry & internet. No pets. Must be employed & responsible. No drugs or parties. Call 3540356 after 6 or leave a message.
SHARED HOUSE IN LOWER FAIRVIEW. Attic Loft $500+ May, Bedroom w/private bathroom $500, April, 352-3319. FURNISHED ROOM IN ROSEMONT available May 1. $400/month incl. utilities, W/D, & internet. Call Ann 352-9589. SEEKING RESPONSIBLE, EASYGOING, TIDY INDIVIDUALS to share large home in Beasley. Laundry, ensuite, pets considered. Perfect for student or working person. $400/$450. 399-4321. FURNISHED BEDROOM, TV ROOM, separate entrance. Shared kitchen, bathroom. Available April 15. N/S. Castlegar, 403-539-9011. ROOM @ 1 MILE available April 1st. Lakefront, great view. Call Sarah, 505-4559.
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Parking problems Businesses tell City to improve parking in OCP feedback by Chris Shepherd Nelson businesses give the draft Official Community Plan a passing grade, but parking and public washrooms still need to be addressed, they say. Tom Thomson, executive director for the Chamber of Commerce, said just seeing an updated Official Community Plan (OCP) is reason to celebrate. The current OCP was adopted in 1993 and in November 2007, the City started reviewing. City staff are also meeting with certain interest groups, like the Chamber of Commerce and Nelson Business Association, to get feedback on the proposed update. Thomson said he’s encouraged to see a mix of commercial, office space and housing for the downtown core. What concerned him is the lack of focus on parking. The parkade and meters are filled quickly, Thomson said. He acknowledged full parking means the downtown is being used and businesses visited, but there could be more. Elliot Carter agreed. He’s chairman of the Nelson Business Association and he said businesses are finding their customers have to leave to feed the parking meter. “They’re not spending as long shopping,” he says, noting
Safe basement bedrooms
What should I be aware of as I plan a new bedroom in the corner of our basement? Here are a few tips and tricks that may save you time and money and ensure your son can sleep safely. Consider insulating your concrete foundation walls with R12 high density styrofoam. You’ll save time with this material because you can bond it directly to the concrete with appropriate caulking mastic. Your drywall can then be bonded to the high density styrofoam, saving you the effort and expense of constructing a frame wall for conventional fiberglass insulation. Make sure you install an “egress” bedroom window. There is a minimum opening size and restrictions on the type of opening hardware for a bedroom window. As well, the bottom sill should not be more that five feet (1.5 metres)
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above the floor. These requirements are part of the B.C. Building Code to ensure that a sleeping person can awake to a safe escape from a burning building. When you purchase the window be sure to tell the supplier that the window you’re ordering is for a bedroom and you want it to meet the Building Code bedroom egress requirements. However, the 2006
Building Code now permits a bedroom without an “egress window” or any window at all. But here’s the catch. The adjacent room must have an “egress” window. As well, the common wall between the bedroom and the adjacent room must have an opening of at least 40 per cent of this common wall or 32 square feet (three square metres) whichever is greater, between the two rooms. Another important safety component is a smoke alarm, most effective when mounted outside the bedroom door on the ceiling. The most reliable alarms are 110-volt, wired directly to a branch circuit with no switch to interrupt the current. You may consider interconnecting the new alarm to your existing 110volt smoke alarm upstairs, providing early warning to sleepers in other areas of your home.
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 CHRIS SHEPHERD
The Nelson Chamber of Commerce and Nelson Business Association would like the City to improve the parking situation in downtown.
the problem will only get worse. “It’s a parking problem now. In two or three years it’s going to be worse.” Carter added public washrooms to the missing elements of the OCP. The existing ones – in City Hall, the Chamber of Commerce and police station – are too far for visitors to the downtown.
Washrooms are important for tourists’ and shoppers’ comfort, Carter said. Some businesses do have washrooms in their stores, but they’re often where stock is kept, an area generally closed to the public. Carter and Thomson relayed those message on to City staff and are looking forward to seeing future drafts of the OCP.
Discounts for seniors
A friend recently joked she could now read this column, since she had turned 65. It was Chancellor Bismarck of Imperial Germany who established 65 as the benchmark age for retirement and its financial benefits. Government reductions for seniors include the cost of some licenses as well as property and income taxes. Although there is no legislation that mandates a lower seniors’ rate for the price of private goods and services, many businesses do provide a price break for seniors. But the age at which these benefits for seniors are made available depend on who is offering the benefits. My wife and I booked motel accommodation in Calgary a few years ago. The desk clerk
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offered us a seniors’ discount without us asking for it. Months later, we returned to the same motel. When we were asked for full price payment, I suggested that we qualified for the seniors’ rate. We were told that the seniors’ discount was for those 75 and over. I thought
she was joking. Turns out she wasn’t. Some businesses offer the seniors’ reduction to youngsters who are a mere 50. A good number of businesses use age 55, others 60, for the age of the discount. The amount of the discount can vary as much as the range in age that establishes the discount. The thing is, you have to do your research and ask. It might surprise you to find that some local beauty parlours and barber shops give a price break to seniors. On the other hand, a major retailer claims that its every day low price is low so that everyone can enjoy the benefit. But they have competitors that have one day each month when proof of senior status results in a discount.
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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