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Davies Street Park cost estimates jump Price for first concept plan $137,000 higher than first estimate

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by Chris Shepherd The public had its first look at plans for Davies Street park, a project that could cost just over $637,000, a price that doesn’t included manda�� tory improvements to Ninth Street. The first draft for �� Davies Street Park, unveiled on Monday, �� Jan. �� 12, would create a 4.8 hectare park that includes washrooms, Fire �� chief says play areas for children, Kootenay Sleds and �� a field, mountain bike Wheels fire suspitrails, a multi-sport playcious. �� ing area and a commu�� PAGE 3 nity garden. The park’s price was $637,054, a �� jump from when council �� approved selling the land back in April 2008. Then, staff reports estimated the park would cost $500,000 plus an additional $154,000 to make improvements to Ninth Street. Improvements to �� Ninth Street were not discussed in the most �� recent plans. �� Parts of the land are provincial endowment �� lands originally intended for Selkirk College. �� Under an agreement between the City of Nelson and the province, �� part of the land can be sold so long as the proceeds are used for the CHRIS SHEPHERD Land architect Rob Fershau explains plans for Davies Street Park on Monday, Jan. 12. park and road improveInternationally ments. Anything left acclaimed pianist, would be split between Raffi Besalyan plays Nelson and B.C. in Nelson. The drawings presentPAGE 8 ed at the Best Western Washrooms, multi-sports area (for basketball, road hockey, Baker Street Inn were skateboarding), mountain bike trails, playgrounds, community the result of work done Editorial . . . . . . . . 5 garden, scenic outlook, loop trail, open field, social area, limited by a city committee to Street Talk . . . . . . 5 parking. gather input and ideas. Crossword . . . . . 13 “This is an amalgaA&E . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 mation of all the design Events . . . . . . . . . 10 Estimated price April 2008 January 2009 thought from the comHealth . . . . . . . . . . 6 $500,000 $637,054 munity and the city,” said Classifieds . . . . . 12 Rob Fershau, a landscape Homes&Gardens . 14 architect from Nowell2

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LandDesign, the company hired to turn the vision into a preliminary design. That design lays out the potential for the 4.8 hectare (48,000 square metres) park that council approved in April 2008. Part of that plan includes rezoning and selling 0.41 hectares for residential property. The initial drawings were well received by council. “I think it looks pretty good,” said Coun. Robin Cherbo. “It’s what the community wants.” Cherbo fought selling land when council debated the issue last year and he repeated a hope that the land will be set aside for affordable housing. Mayor John Dooley was excited by what the committee, made up of residents from the area and city staff, had come up with. “It’s amazing what happens when you bring a group of people together.” The plan also included linking the park with the Nelson-Salmo Great Northern Trail, which takes advantage of old railway grades to connect Nelson and Salmo. Monday’s plan did not address selling land. That issue would have to be dealt with during a public hearing as rezoning is required. Mayor Dooley said the rezoning could come up at council’s Monday, Feb. 9 council meeting. Council will also have to decide if they want to put off building the park until all the lots are sold or if they want to borrow money to start the park in advance.

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Gaia Rising reaches new heights New location gives New Age store room to breath and broaden selection by Chris Shepherd Gaia Rising outgrew its old location and is in the process of settling into its new spot on Baker Street. The move to their new shop front at 356 Baker St. was a smooth one for the co-owners, Laureen and Vern Barker. They shuttled the contents of their new age shop across the street on Wednesday, Dec. 31 and celebrated the new year by organizing and filling their new space. With its larger space, Laureen Barker says Gaia Rising is now able to spread out a bit more. The shop’s stock grows as their customers make requests, she says. “It’s quite organic. We just respond to what people want.” Gaia Rising features a wide variety of items for different interests and needs. Barker says people

that come into the store are usually looking for products “that support them in getting in touch with themselves.” That can mean books (Gaia Rising has them on topics ranging from Wicca, dreams, symbolism, miracles, global warming, religions, gardening and yoga, to name just a few), candles, essential oils, crystals and small statues. The store also offers DVDs and CDs to rent and sell. They cover a selection of lectures from people like Eckhart Tolle, Sylvia Browne and Gwynne Dyer and topics like global warming, fuel shortages and GMOs. Gaia Rising is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The store can be reached at (250) 3544471 or by e-mail at gaiarising@shaw.ca.

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In the top photo, Vern and Laureen Barker seen through the shop-front window at their new location at 356 Baker St. In the bottom photo, a selection of crystals sold at the store. CHRIS SHEPHERD

Briefly Free human resources seminars

personal multimedia lap top, including, wireless modem, scanner, fax, copier and colour printer. Small business owners and managers Newland started the reward to help in the Kootenays recently told labour the winner stay in touch with today’s market researchers that attracting and increasing technological demands and retaining good employees remains one become more efficient. of their biggest challenges. In response, To nominate someone for the Get Community Futures’ organizations are Connected Bundle, people should write launching a series of seminars offering a letter 150 words or less explaining why practical human resources tips tailored to they feel this person, business or organithe needs of the area’s small businesses. zation could benefit from receiving this �� Futures �� Community Central Kootenay gift. � with �� has partnered four other Community Letters can be dropped off at Phoenix Futures�offices in�� B.C.’s Southern Interior Computers or they can e-mailed to to bring the four seminars. Each seminar info@phoenixnelson.com. will be delivered by a resource person at The contest runs until Saturday, Jan. �� the Nelson office by video conference. 31 and the winner will be announced on The seminars will be offered free of Monday, Feb. 2. �� charge and will be held from 7:30 a.m. to For more information contact 9 a.m. in order to accommodate the busy Phoenix Computers at (250) 354-4300 or schedule of business owners and managinfo@phoenixnelson.com. �� ers. Most respondents to the survey stated that they don’t have time for seminars, and that�� most seminars are not relevant Paws-itive Apparel A brand new thrift store open in to their �� circumstances. downtown Nelson promises to have a Topics will include: employment law, �� “pawsitive” effect on a local animal shelThursday, Jan. 22; engaging employees, �� Wednesday, Feb. 11; innovative advertis- ter’s needs. Pawsitive Apparel, open now at 306 ing, Thursday, Feb. 26; and competencyVictoria St. in Nelson, carries an assort�� based interviewing, Thursday, March 12. ment of new and used clothing and accesCommunity Futures will use their video �� conferencing facilities in order to be able sories with proceeds going to benefit the �� to offer these seminars simultaneously Second Chance Animal Shelter. The store also has a bulletin board at five locations throughout the region. with shelter news and adoption updates There is no charge to attend, and preregplus a selection of pet accessories, sales istration is required. To register for any or all of these semi- of which will go 100 per cent back to nars, contact Lisa Cannady at 352-1933 Second Chance. Donations of useable and wearable extension 105 or lcannady@futures.bc.ca. men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and accessories are accepted daily �� between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. at 306 Victoria Get connected Scott Newland of Phoenix Computers St. on the deck above El Taco and The �� is hosting this year’s “Help Someone Get Blue Sky Clothing company. Connected 2009.” �� For further information about A campaign that rewards an outstand- Pawsitive Apparel phone (250) 354-7574 ing community association, business or or e-mail pawsitiveapparel@hotmail. citizen with a complete home/business/ com. ��

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Briefly Want to fight forest fires?

Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2 p.m. at the Youth Employment Resource Centre, 608 Lake St. The cut off date to apply for fighting forest fires in B.C. for 2009 summer is Saturday, Jan. 31. This information session

will cover what skills and qualifications are needed to work for the Ministry of Forests and what the job involves. Art Westerhaug, from the Ministry of Forests and Range, will answer questions and talk about the job. For more information call (250) 352-5656.

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Few bikes or sleds escaped the fire that sent several fire balls into the sky as it burned on Wednesday, Dec. 31.

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Kootenay Sleds and Wheels fire suspicious Fire chief says questions remain around explosion heard before fire began by Chris Shepherd The investigation is ongoing into the fire that destroyed Kootenay Sleds and Wheels but Nelson’s fire chief says the cause is suspicious. Fire chief Simon Grypma of the Nelson Fire and Rescue Services says the department has spent days investigating the blaze that demolished the recreational vehicle retail business at 708 Highway 3A. Grypma says the fire department has narrowed their investigation to three possible causes. “We haven’t been able to determine the cause of the explosion that preceded the fire.” The fire department received a 911 call about the fire at 10:42 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31. Several explosions sent fire balls into the sky but the department was able to bring the fire under control within an hour of the call. Nineteen fire department members responded to the call along with four engines and two util-

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LAPOINTE, Bev Nelson/Creston NDP We haven’t been able to determine the cause of the explosion that preceded the fire. Fire chief Simon Grypma, Nelson fire department The fire on Wednesday, Dec. 31.

ity vehicles. Fire fighters from Beasley, North Shore, Blewett and Balfour volunteer fire departments assisted with their water tender trucks. No injuries were reported. The Dec. 31 blaze was the third the fire department responded to in December.

Other fires

The first was on Friday, Dec. 19, which claimed

Saturday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. near Slocan Junction (Hwy. 3A and Hwy. 6) This course will teach the skills necessary to make a snow shelter that will stay at or slightly above 0C, even when the outside temperature is -30C Participants will learn how to make a shelter with a cold sink and raised sleeping platform to maximize it’s heating efficiency. They will also learn how to recognize hypothermia and plan to prevent it.

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the life of Maurice John Eggie of 721 Lakeview Cres. The fire department received a 911 call at 10 a.m. about a structure fire. When fire fighters responded they found the structure fully engulfed in flames. Grypma says Eggie was working on the propane heater in a camper trailer parked inside a garage when the fire started.

There was nothing suspicious about the blaze, Grypma says, but he notes people should leave working on potentially dangerous equipment to professionals. The second fire of the month happened on the North Shore. Nelson’s fire department assisted the North Shore Fire Department fight a house fire. The entire structure was lost in the Tuesday, Dec. 30 blaze.

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Winter survival course

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Save gas and cash by shopping locally at Boomtown Sports Inc. Bring in all your outgrown quality sports gear and trade it for the right gear for you. HUGE selection of snowboards, boots, skis, gloves, helmets, jackets and snow pants all sizes, liquidation prices. Ski/Board/Bike tune-up $28.

The course is $50. For more information, contact Chris Morasky at (250) 357-2822.

Hablas Español ?

Wednesday, Jan. 14, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Vienna Café, 411 Baker St. A Spanish conversation group is starting biweekly on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Admission is by donation. For more information, contact biodan@gmail.com.

Drum making workshop

Wednesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 28 in Nelson Organizer Chris Morasky says drums have been used all over the world as a companion to a person’s spiritual journey. Participants will make their hand drum on January 21 and on January 28, they will make a drum beater and join together in music and ceremony. Registration before Sunday, Feb. 1 is $225 and after that it is $250. For more information, contact Chris Morasky at (250) 357-2822.

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Thursday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Best Western Baker Street Inn and Convention Centre, 153 Baker St. in Nelson Wednesday, Jan. 21, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Langham Cultural Centre, 447 A Ave. in Kaslo Thursday, Jan. 22, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Downtowner Motor Inn, 1218 Canyon St., Creston The NDP in the NelsonCreston riding hope their nomination race will give them some momentum leading into May’s provincial election. Donna Macdonald, president of the NDP’s Nelson-Creston Constituency Association, says having four candidates in the running will be a huge asset for the

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NDP in the coming provincial election. “When you actually have a contested race you generate a lot of energy and momentum,” Macdonald said. Four women are in the running to replace Corky Evans, who announced his retirement in June 2008. Locals Kim Adamson, Bev LaPointe and Michelle Mungall along with Creston resident Rhonda Barter hope to get NDP members’ votes at the party’s nominating convention on Saturday, Feb. 7. Macdonald said the four contenders have brought in 800 new members to the NDP since they started campaigning last summer, a feat that has raised the profile of the party, she said. The public will get a chance to compare the candidates at the forums. Each woman will get five minutes to make their opening remarks and then the next hour will be opened to questions from the floor. The forums are open to everyone, Macdonald says, though priority will be given to NDP members when it comes time to asking questions. The last 15 minutes will feature a “rapid fire” question session with prepared questions. The variety of ques-

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tions will be useful in comparing the candidates, Macdonald says. “It’s valuable to see them in a public forum, responding to questions, thinking on their feet, analyzing and making decisions.” Only women are running because of a party policy set in 2007. The “equity mandate” says

that when an incumbent NDP MLA steps down, the replacement must be a woman. Whoever is selected to represent the NDP will face Josh Smienk from the Liberals. Smienk was acclaimed the BC Liberal’s candidate in August 2008. B.C. voters go to the polls on Tuesday, May 12.

Snow troubles Storm brings headaches throughout the West Kootenay by Chris Shepherd Light, fluffy snow turned into a heavy soggy nightmare for the Kootenay region last week. The effects were seen as highways closed, power went out and even awnings collapsing in downtown Nelson. Warm temperatures and rain closed highways and knocked out phone service and power to residents around the West Kootenay. The storm shut down highways in the region. The pass between Christina Lake and Castlegar was shut for several days and �� didn’t open until Thursday, �� Jan. 8. �� CHRIS SHEPHERD Kaslo�� was cut off for sev- Ian MacIntosh pulls snow off an awning on Baker Street on �� eral days�� due to avalanches Wednesday, Jan. 7. Heavy snowfall the day before turned even heaviand as of�� Monday, Jan. 12, er as temperatures warmed up and rain fell. One awning on Baker Highway 31A was closed Street collapsed. due to avalanche clean up. FortisBC crews had All of BC Hydro’s 382 Power�� was out for 3,800 FortisBC�� customers. Marnie to survey power lines by customers in Meadow �� helicopter in some remote Creek and the Lardeau Douglas,�� spokeswoman �� for�� the electricity provider, regions and crews used Valley were without power � started �� said trouble on the snowcats, snowmobiles and from early on Wednesday, �� afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. even snowshoes to reach Jan. 7 until late on Friday, Jan. 9. 6 as �� snow fell but it was downed lines. As of Friday, Jan. 9, Both power suppliers after midnight when snow turned to rain that the real Douglas said all FortisBC were hindered by highway customers had power. closures. problems began. ��

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Stepping Stones’s new beds are welcome, but we need more It was with mixed feelings that we wrote about Stepping Stones adding new beds (see story on page 11). The feelings are mixed because we’re glad Nelson’s shelter has an increased capacity to help those in need, but saddened by the necessity of such a service. What the West Kootenay needs to do is put more energy into finding permanent solutions to our region’s housing problem. Currently, the problem is addressed on a case-by-case basis and most solutions are temporary. This is an inefficient way to deal with the problem and only shifts people from one crisis to the next. Such a situation is disheartening to the people going through it and no doubt frustrating for the social workers trying to combat the problem of homelessness. We need solutions that goes beyond crisis management. Unfortunately, these solutions are not obvious. People facing housing challenges are not a homogenous group. There are people with jobs who cannot afford to rent in our competitive market. There are people with mental health issues who need support to live a balanced life. To address these diverse needs we need many solutions, not one large one. Group homes are one such solution. They don’t take up too much space and with their small size, we could create many, each with a focus on the different needs of its users.

Fish Heads & Flowers

Flowers - to the great staff fire experience. Thank you of A&W, Railway location. for your selflessness and carThanks for phoning that I had ing concern. Grateful left my wallet on the counter. Fish heads - to the ferry It had been put in the back worker on the night of the until I returned. Grateful brutal storm, January 6. Every Fish heads - to people who one on the ferry that night ignore the sign in a walkwas stressed out too. The in clinic that says “Do Not storm was very bad and so Operate Cellphones in This were the roads (and obviousPlace” and busily yak away on their tumor-toy! The sign ly the sailing too). The way is there for a reason! that you conducted yourself Flowers - to the woman who and yelled at the young lady stopped to pick us up when however, was unacceptable. our vehicle broke down near If the overhead light that was Ymir. You went out of your turned on in that car was truly way to drive us to Nelson enough light to make it so even though you were on your difficult to see that the sailing way home! Many thanks was dangerous then perhaps Fish heads - to those who we should not have been sailhave lots of money, but rarely ing at all. Your job is to instill think to help other people in confidence in people on the need. Bummed and broke ferry, not the opposite. Think Flowers - to my sister and next time before you react so brother-in-law and the vilely in such an unprofesBeasley fire department who sional and unacceptable way. came to my assistance during Frightened ferry crosser a most unnerving chimney Send us your Fish Heads and Flowers! All submissions to the Express Fish Heads and Flowers section will be considered provided that no one is identified in the text or signature, all signatures are anonymous, and the submission is both concise and written in good taste. We reserve the right to withhold publication of submissions if these standards are not satisfied. To submit your gift of Fish Heads or Flowers, you may send email to express@expressnews.bc.ca, drop off or mail to 554 Ward Street, Nelson, B.C., V1L 1S9, or fax to (250) 352-5075. We will not accept submissions over the telephone. The Express cannot guarantee that your submission will be printed due to space limitation.

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EDITOR Chris Shepherd

I used to collect comics. Sin City, The Watchmen. Not your traditional comics. Now that I have kids I collect bills and childrens’ toys. Mark Packham, Nelson

I collect rave flyers and flyers from club nights. It’s a history of the things I’ve been to. I have some Shambhala flyers as early as ‘99. Ivan DeLisle, Nelson

I used to collect little spoons from where I travelled to. Doreen Miller, Harrop

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Specifics of a gluten-free diet Since writing a column on Celiac disease I have had many inquiries about gluten and what a gluten-free diet might entail. If you are looking to follow a gluten-free diet it is important that you contact your doctor or, even better, a dietician or nutritionist who might be able to assist you with the specifics. It is also important that you continue to always do your own independent research and inquiry because there are so many different products (with different labelling requirements in every country) and a whole lot of info out there. However, I will endeavour to outline some of the information about a gluten-free diet just to give those of you who are interested a head start. Gluten itself is a protein found in certain grains including wheat, barley, rye, triticale (a hybrid of wheat and rye), kamut, spelt, and is often used as an additive in foods usually as a binding or thickening

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agent (in gravies, ice cream, ketchup, sausages, some brands of soy sauce and soy or rice milk products that contain malt, for example). It is highly debated whether oats are glutenfree or not. Certain grains and sources of starch are deemed to be safe for the gluten-free diet, such as: corn, potato, rice, tapioca, pure buckwheat, gram flour (from chickpeas), various types of bean, soybean and nut flours, quinoa, sorghum, amaranth, arrowroot, millet, sweet potato, and

Kate Butt is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She treats a variety of conditions and has special interests in women’s health, peri-natal care, chronic pain, and sports injuries. The information used in the Exploring Health column is for education only. It is important to consult a health care provider about your specific health concerns. For questions or information please contact truebalance.kate@gmail.com or call (250) 551 5283.

Finding breads that are gluten free can be a challenge.

taro. Hemp seeds are a great source of glutenfree energy. It is also important to inquire about gluten content in any medications, vitamins (espe-

cially those in the tablet form which require a binding agent) or cosmetic products such as lip balms. The gluten-free diet requires a lot of atten-

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tion and can be difficult but it may be right for you if you have a wheat allergy or celiac disease. Go to www.celiacsociety.com for more diet details.

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Acupuncture

Kate Butt, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine ......... 551-5283 Claudia Kavcic RAC, at Mountain Waters Spa ....... 352-3280 Sandra Mason, RAC ....................................................551-0110 Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, 10 years experience.........352-0459 Marion Starr, Dr. TCM ............................................... 352-9890

Enrolment begins Thursday, Jan. 15 The International School of the Kootenays (ISK) has merged with SelfDesign to form SelfDesign ISK Learning Community. The school is offering a new arts workshop program beginning in February. Workshops are interactive groups that meet either once or twice a week in the community. There are no classes during the March break. Grade nine and high school students may take the courses for free and receive four elective credits. Community members can register for a $200 course fee. The courses cover topics such as: beginning acoustic guitar, art history, drawing, weaving, drama and photography. For information and to enrol, visit www.iskhighschool.org.

A DIRECTORY OF HEALTH & HEALING IN THE KOOTENAYS

Hypnotherapy

Sharon Best, Certified Adv. Hypnotherapist ............ 354-7750 Irene Mock, Registered Hypnotherapist ................... 352-7035

Massage Services

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Integrated Healing Touch, Biodynamic Craniosacral,Esalen® Massage; www.potentialswellness.com, Madelene..352-0084

A Touch Of Aloha, Lomi, Cranio, Struct’l, Sports ..............229-4424 Ginger Joy Rivest, Neuro Somatic Therapy ..............505-4284 Palliative Massage Course, July 3-10, 2009 ...........1-800-611-5788 Power Essentials, True Aromatherapy & Massage...........505-4144 Rub It In, Mobile/Studio, Deep T., Neuro, Sports ...... 352-6804 Thai Massage, Mina Palmer, CTT at Shanti Yoga ...........352-7703 Galena-DeepT,Swedish,Lomi,structl Shalimar ...................354-4408 BodyMind Union, Chronic Pain, Deep Tissue....................505-9945 RebalancingTouch, deeptissue, energywork. Nathalie......352-2250

Breathwork

Nutritionists

Chiropractic

Pharmacy

McKenzie Community Chiropractic ........................... 352-1322

Remedy’s RX Custom Compound 737 Baker St. ..... 352-6928

Coaching

Pilates

Kootenai Pilates 540 Baker St. ................................ 352-1600

Art Therapy

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Blanche Tanner, BP, Family Constellation .................. 227-6877

Richard Klein, Stress Reduction Coach .................... 352-3280 Holistic Health, www.brendawiseman.com .............. 505-7555

Age:16 and older Learn how your health can be cultivated through alternative healing modalities, naturopathic medicine and changes to lifestyle Thurs. Jan 15 to Feb 26

• YOGA ____________________________ Renew, refresh and rediscover with Yoga. This winter we offer six Hatha and Vinyasa yoga classes a week, all with a wide spectrum of positive effects and beneﬁts. Thursday night at the North Shore Hall.

• LET’S GET MESSY _________________ Age: 3 Years to 5 Years Your child will learn about different messy, squishy, feely and beautiful creations they can make.

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Registered Massage Therapists

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Daniel Voykin, RMT 523 Josephine .....c509-0345 o352-0459 Jennifer Johnston RMT 101-518 Lake St. ................551-1197

Counselling & Consultation

Mountain Waters Spa, 205 Victoria St............................352-3280

Colonics

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Tara Stark, RD, Nutrition Counselling......................505-9854

Carmen Carter, MEd, RCC, Play & Art Therapy ........354-4485 Miriam M. Martineau, MA, Integral Counselling ..... 505-8170

Feldenkrais Method

Susan Grimble, Classes/Sessions Learn to move! .. 352-3449 Physical Problems & Nothing has worked? Give me call and let’s get moving! Call Hilary ........354-7616

Hair Care

Front St. Hair Studio, The Key to Beauty ............... 354-1202

Homeopathy

Barbara Gosney CCH RSHom Cdn 2102 Creek St..354-1180 Margo MacLaren DHom ............................................. 354-7072

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Reflexology Shiatsu

Kimberly Davitsky, RST at Shalimar Spa ............... 354-4408

Social Work

Val Amies, BSW, RSW, Counselor .............................505-8044

Spas

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THE HEALTH PAGES Briefly Alzheimer’s fundraiser

Sunday, Jan. 25, 2 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex Held in January, National Alzheimer Awareness month, the Investors Group Walk for Memories takes place in 17 communities around the province to raise funds for people who are living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. In the West Kootenays, the walk honours the memory of Nelson resident Pearl Farenholtz. To register, go to www. walkformemories.com or call 1-800-667-3742.

Renewing intimate relationship course

Wednesday evenings starting Jan. 28 to Wednesday, March 4, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Pascal Salesses and Jon Scott offer a course to help couples maintain an enlivening connection with each other in the face of complex and full lives. Salesses and Scott say they bring a new perspective on what the couples’ journey actually is, why people perfectly trigger each other, how men and women react to their triggers differently and what it means for them individually and as a partnership. The course is $185 per person. Call (250) 359-6669 to register or for more information.

The Radiant Mind Introductory Weekend Workshop

Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the ManiStone Centre, 507 Baker St.

Shayla Wright and Jonathan Taylor are offering an experiential weekend introduction to the full radiant mind course, as developed by Peter Fenner. Organizers say the radiant mind process offers a space in which each person can discover their own way to access unconditioned awareness, the traditional aim of every practice or path. Tuition is $200. To register or learn more about Shayla Wright visit www.barefootjourneys.net or e-mail barefootjourneys@gmail. com. Or call Wright at (250) 352-7908 or Taylor at (250) 354-7511.

Organity bodywork and movement therapy Thursday, Feb. 19 to

Monday, Feb. 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., location in Nelson to be announced Facilitators Gretchen Andersen and Monyca Bouras have studied and trained with such diverse teachers as Carlos Castenada, Namkai Norbu Rinpoche and Ma Satya Puja, and have taught programs in movement and dance, shamanism, chi kung and body therapies throughout North America. This four-day program combines a hands-on training in “organity” bodywork technique and theory with movement therapy that is designed to release blocks and open breath, physical awareness and vitality. This combination provides the basis for an integrated state of awareness that is a foundation for a healing practice.

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Killing In The Name Of

Friday, Jan. 16 at the Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. Hailing from Nelson, Killing In The Name Of was created like a phoenix out of fire. Four musically affluent dudes, one �� common interest: Rage Against The �� Machine. After many months of gruel-

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ling rehearsals, they were ready to hit the road and share their passion and commitment to the music they hold so dear. Hitting Canada like bulls on parade, they deliver the goods at full force. Anyone who has seen K.I.T.N.O. perform will testify that their show is the �� most powerful and exuberant display of Rage’s music since Rage themselves.

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Thursday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m. at the Cedar Creek Café, 5709 Hwy. 6, Winlaw Brian Rosen and The WhatNow is a rock, reggae, dance band based

Wapp collages at Oxygen residency and exhibition

Drop in/open studio are Saturdays, Jan. 17, 24 and 31, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Free collage workshop on Saturday, Jan. 24, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Exhibition opening on Friday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.; Artist talk on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. All events at the Oxygen Art

out of Nelson with a universal message that appeals to people of all ages. The WhatNow really rock reggae to an awesome level, holding down the groove and making the people move with

songs about love, nature, truth and global issues, with intensity and passion. The group released their album Planting the Seed in 2008 and the seeds are being successfully planted.

Centre, #3-320 Vernon St. (alley entrance) Local collage artist Judy Wapp is Oxygen Art Centre’s January artist-inresidence. Tables are layered with images that she has inspirationally and intuitively selected from magazines since the 1970s. During her month-long residency, she will be creating multiple simultaneous collages for her art opening. Wapp will also introduce a community

wall collage component that takes place every Saturday until the opening. Wapp describes her work as satirical. She takes a visual approach to her collages, which then take on meaning from the juxtaposition of images. As a writer and photographer, she has a natural affinity for combining words and images. She recycles, reclaims and reinvests meaning in otherwise unrelated images.

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Saturday, Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre As a winner of the Artists’ International Competition, Armenianborn pianist Raffi Besalyan was presented in his New York debut in Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in 2003 receiving highest acclaim from the audience and the press. Besalyan received his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from Yerevan (Armenia) Komitas Conservatory, where he studied with Sergey Barseghyan. He also received a Master of Music degree from Rowan University as a student of Veda Zuponcic, and studied at the Manhattan School with legendary American pianist Byron

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Janis and Sara Davis Buechner. His studies at the Moscow State Conservatory included classes with Alexei Nasedkin, Victor Merzhanov and Naum Shtarkman. In August of 2008, Besalyan joined the piano faculty of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where he is artist/teacher-assistant professor of piano. Former faculty member of Rowan University in New Jersey, he also served on the faculties of Festival Musica in Laguna in Venice, Italy, and the International Summer Music Festival at Rowan. Tickets prices are $24 for adults, $14 students and are available by contacting the Capitol Theatre at (250) 352-6363 or at the door. – submitted

K-Type And L-Nix

Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. K-Type And L-Nix (formerly DJ Krazy-K and Rizla) are dubstep and drum and bass producers and DJs from Nelson and the people behind TDK! Entertainment who have brought many club nights to the Kootenays since

staring up in early 1999. Most recently they have been signed to Lithuanian drum and bass label Amen Brothers Records and will be each releasing a track through them this year. Their new collaboration project is called OrbAtak. DJ Cymbaline and Sturdy will also play. $5 at the door.

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Friday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m. at the Scout Hall, 310 Cedar St. The musicians this month will be Carolyn Giguere and Genie Sittig on fiddle, Catherine McGrath on keyboard and perhaps a surprise out-of-town guest. Instruction starts at 7 p.m. and the dance goes from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children and youth. Bring indoor footwear and snacks to share (optional). Water is provided.

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A rare performance from legendary indie/punk/rock band GOB with Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the Spiritbar, opening band The Johnstones. 422 Vernon St. A rare event as this band usually Two years in the making of this performs at large arena venues, this �� show and it’s finally coming to Nelson. special small bar show will be up

close and personable. Canada’s own GOB are one of the hardest hitting, hardest working four pieces in rock ‘n’ roll. Tickets are $20 at the Hume Hotel or Eddy Music or $25 at the door.

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Global Rhythyms (a transformational dance series)

Wednesdays starting Jan. 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at The Moving Centre, 553A Baker St. Erin Thomson, dance facilitator and local performer, has travelled around the globe studying many of the world’s cultural dances. In this movement series, Thomson will take participants on a journey through many of the world’s dance flavours: salsa/Afro-Cuban, samba, African, belly and gypsy dance styles in a fun expressive space. This is a high cardio/ workout class, combining

a yoga flow to begin and end the class, while focusing on core strengthening, while building stamina and confidence in the body. This class is friendly to beginner dance enthusiasts, as well as encouraging both male and female participation. Call Thomson at (250) 509-0034 for more information or to register. The cost is $60 for a six-week session. Walk-in fees are $12. Class ends Wednesday, Feb. 25.

The colourful world of Dana Marlese

January and February at the Nelson Municipal Library, 602 Stanley St. The Nelson Municipal

Library offers the opportunity to travel the worlds of digital photographic image artist Dana Marlese. Movement, colour and interplay of images are at the heart of Marlese’s photographic art. The result is unusual, edgy, and inspirational. Some images are abstract, others more concrete, all highly nuanced and demanding close attention. Marlese uses a digital camera to capture an image or play of light, and these she interlays and manipulates using Photoshop or pre-programmed filtering effects. The source of many of these images are Marlese’s own travels to places like

the Bahamas, Spain, or the British Isles, bringing with them a hint of exotica.

Sally Johnston’s work on display

January at Cowan’s Office Supplies, 517 Victoria St. Johnston’s work has a feminist slant. Diptychs use illustrations from the ‘50s and images of trees and forests illustrate how Johnston thinks people are planted in the time and place they are born. Her use of B-movie monster images and childhood recipes speak to the energy needed to raise a family and care for a household, she says.

Touchstones hires new staff Touchstones Nelson begins the new year with two new staff appointments. Deborah Thompson and Rod Taylor have been jointly appointed as the museum’s curators – a job share of one full time curator position. Both candidates are well known in the Nelson visual arts world as artists, teachers and mentors. Thompson and Taylor will work closely with Nelson area artists to implement the 2009 exhibition schedule, including a large group exhibition scheduled for the fall, an installation of metal sculptures by

Kaslo artist Brent Bukowski in April and May; a Carol Reynolds exhibition in July and a smaller group show, SALT, opening in February that features local photographic/ video artist, Julie Castonguay, and Vancouver artists, Haruko Okano and Nicole Dextras. They will also work together to develop exhibitions that highlight local history, such as this summer’s exhibit on Nelson’s architectural heritage. Additional exhibitions for 2009 include the annual Kootenay School of the Arts Graduate exhibition (April and May); a travel-

ling exhibition on the history of Kokanee Glacier Park (January and February); a photographic display documenting the building of the Libby Dam and creation of Lake Koocanusa by Stanley G. Triggs, former curator of photography at the McCord Museum in Montreal and Nelson native; and a permanent collection exhibit of treasures handpicked for display by Touchstones Archivist, Shawn Lamb. The 2010 exhibition schedule, to be kicked off by Olympic-themed exhibitions, will be under development this spring. – submitted

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NEED INEXPENSIVE BIRTH CONTROL? Options for Sexual Health drop-in clinic. 333 Victoria St. 5:30-8 p.m. *Closed Dec. 24th. Open Dec. 31st limited clinic to current clients only for product pickup. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS. Do you have a problem with food? Meet every Wednesday, 719 Vernon St. downstairs, 5:30 p.m. 1-800-611-5788. DROP IN GREIF SUPPORT GROUP. 7-9 p.m. at Broader Horizons, 905 Gordon Road, back door . THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Wednesdays at 1p.m. Info 250-505-5583 WOMEN’S HOCKEY SCRIMMAGE at the old rink 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. $10 dropin fee. Full equipment required. Info 250-359-7036 ALCOHOLICSANONYMOUS Harrop Hall, Harrop 5:30 p.m. DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon meeting noon The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. Nelson. ALTERNATIVE WORSHIP Experience “Ways of Winter” 7 p.m. at the Nelson United Church

QUAKER MEETING 723 Ward, upstairs, 9:45. 354-3859. SUNDAY MORNING WORHSIP, Community Church, Passmore Hall, 11 a.m. All welcome. SUNDAY WORSHIP, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Slocan, 2:00 p.m. All welcome. UNITY CENTRE of the Kootenays, 905 Gordon Rd. Broader Horizons. Back door, 11 a.m. Everyone welcome. NELSON AA - Sunday Morning 10 a.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. NELSON UNITED CHURCH service, 10 a.m. 602 Silica St. All are welcome. ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH Ser vice 10:15 a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. You are welcome. 352-2515 ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH fternoon worship 4pm, 21 Silica St. 354-3308

Thursdays IS ALCOHOL A PROBLEM IN YOUR LIFE? AA Meetings, Lunch Bunch at Noon. Into Action Big Book Study at 8:00 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. Nelson ACUPUNCTURE FOR ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria Street, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 BIBLE STUDY JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 6:30 p.m. 560 Baker St., Suite #3. Ever yone welcome. . SIGNING CHOIR (sign language) 3:30 p.m. at NDYC, 608 Lake St. www.ndyc.com NELSON BADMINTON CLUB 7-9 p.m. at the Mary Hall Gym. For information call Anne at 3527536 or Guy at 352-6330.

Fridays GENDER OUTLAWS, a support & social group for trans & gender variants. 354-5362. Nelson AA - F-Troop meeting at the Cellar 717A Vernon St 8 p.m. DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon meeting 8 pm at 601 Front St, Nelson.

Saturdays WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Noon meeting at The Cellar. 717A Vernon St., Nelson THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Saturday at 1 p.m. For further info. please call 250505-5583 CHAIR MASSAGE with Nicole Carere. 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $1/minute, walk-in or by appointment at Natural Way Home, 535 Baker Street. 250-352-2980

Mondays NELSON TABLE TENNIS CLUB. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Blewett Elementary School when school is in session. 352-9547 or 3525739 SHAMBHALA CENTRE OPEN HOUSE: 7:00 p.m. meditation instruction and practice; 8:00 p.m. talk and discussion; 9:00 p.m. tea. All welcome. 444 Baker Street, 352-5560. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS open meeting. 7:00 p.m. Passmore Hall, 3656 Old Passmore Road. F-Troop Meeting 8 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St., Nelson REDFISH ADULT BADMINTON Mon Thurs 7 - 9 p.m. $3 drop $20 two night week. Join us for more details. MT. SENTINEL SCHOOL South Slocan BADMINTON Mon Wed 7:30 p.m. 359-7610 NELSON BADMINTON CLUB 7-9 p.m. at the Mary Hall Gym. For information call Anne at 3527536 or Guy at 352-6330.

Tuesdays PARENT & CHILD TIME at the Harrop Hall. 10 a.m. - 12 noon Information: Lesley 825-0140 ACUPUNCTURE FOR ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria St, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING� TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon Meetings: Lunch Bunch at Noon and open meeing at 6 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St., Nelson YOUNG FELLOWS OFF BOOZE Al-Anon Meeting 8 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. Nelson AA TARRY ENG- RUSSIAN GROUP Brent Kennedy School, 7 p.m. Slocan Junction. ‘DRUMMING FROM THE HEART’ Community Drum Circle with Kim Massé. North Shore Hall 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. $7.00 kimmasse@shaw.ca 505-2684 GRIEF COUNSELLING & LIFE coaching with Eve Pries. By appointment. Natural Way Home, 535 Baker St, affirmationascension.com, 250-352-2980.

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Saturday Jan 17 BELLYDANCE CLASSES: Egyptian, Tribal, and Free Expression. 4:30-6 pm, Moving Center. Call Karen Jasmine 250352-7267.

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Hablas Espanol? Bi-Weekly Spanish Conversation Group. Vienna Cafe 5-6 pm. By Donation. Contact biodan@gmail.com

OPEN JAM WITH ESTEVAN bring your instruments, voice and poetry to the Royal on Baker. Sign up early, doors open at 9:30 p.m.

HUME QUARTET live at The Library Lounge, Hume Hotel

Thursday Jan 15

K-TYPE AND L-NIX (Formerly DJ Krazy-K & Rizla) Check them out alongside DJ Cymbaline and Sturdy at the Spiritbar. $5 at the door.

Middle School Science Curriculum Lecture by Waldorf educator, Eugene Schwartz - United Church, 7-9pm, www.nelsonwaldorf.org

LIVE MUSIC at FUSION 301 Baker St. 352-3011 Call for reservations. PAUL LANDSBERG & BERT PETERS, jazz guitar duo, Library Lounge, Hume Hotel, 6-10 p.m. KARAOKE Amy Poznikoff putting on the Ritz and Wild Women Wednesdays at Finleys. RYLAN PLAYS AT MAX & IRMA’S Solo finger syle guitar 6-9 p.m. Tasty tones, great food, good times!

Thurs. Jan 15 DAM UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC Open Stage, Thursdays, 9 p.m. hosted by Estevan, Dam Inn, South Slocan.

Sun. Jan 18 SARAH & RICH Perform soulful jazz standards in a pleasant lounge setting. 7:30 p.m. at the Redfish Grill, 479 Baker THE TRUMAN SHOW for brunch and Nikko plays evenings at The Library Lounge, in the Hume Hotel. ERICA “D” HOSTINGS “FUNKY fo you” Old school Funk with Jeff cote-Man from Havana. Dress up in your best bells & fro’s. $5 if you come early$10 after midnight.

SARAH McGLYNN & RICH RABNETT live at The Library Lounge, in the Hume Hotel. 6-10 p.m.

MYSTERY TRAIN amazing rhythem and blues with local talents Kelly Fawcett, Ryan Jones, Mar vin Walker and Myster y Guests at the Royal on Baker. No cover.

LIVE OPEN STAGE at Finley’s Irish Pub, everyone welcome.

Fri. Jan 16 FINLEY’S GAME NIGHT, ‘Name that Tune’ at followed by live music at 10 p.m.

ALL AGES OPEN MIKE! Poets and jammers welcome at the Cocao-nut Lounge. Hosted by Rob Funk 116 Vernon St, 6 - 10 p.m.

Wed. Jan 21

WANTMONSTER local rockers let it rip at the Royal on Baker. $5 cover at the door.

KARAOKE Amy Poznikoff putting on the Ritz and Wild Women Wednesdays at Finley’s

“KILLING IN THE NAME OF” Hailing from Nelson, BC four musically affluent dudes, one common interest; Rage Against The Machine. Be sure to catch these renegades at Spiritbar.

ALMOST ACOUSTIC JAM at The Royal on Baker, 9:30 p.m.

JUDE DAVIDSON SINGS classic songs & originals, 6-9 p.m. at Max & Irma’s Restaurant. Good food and music.

Wednesday Jan 21 GLOBAL RHYTHEM DANCE Series starts with Erin Thomson 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. at the Moving Centre. $12 drop in, $60 for the seriers. Info 250-509-0034.

LISTEN TO THE SWEET SOUNDS of Nikko at Fusion on Baker Street. 7-10 p.m.

PAUL LANDSBERG & BERT PETERS, jazz guitar duo, Library Lounge in the Hume Hotel, 6-10 p.m.

Alana Peach, Joe Currie & more t.b.a. Live unplugged music at Ellisons Natural Food Cafe, 523 Front, 12-3 p.m.

NELSON CONTRA-DANCE Enjoy live music, at Scout Hall, 310 Cedar St. Instruction at 7 p.m. and dance at 7:30 - 10 p.m. $7 adults and $5 kids and youth. Bring indoor footwear.

Monday Jan 19 The next Heart to Heart free community meal will be held at Mary Hall, 5 to 6 p.m.

Tues. Jan 20

RYLAN PLAYS AT MAX & IRMA’S Solo finger syle guitar 6-9 p.m. Tasty tones, great food, good times!

Sat. Jan 17

DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE 3 – 5:30pm at the Moving Centre, 533 Baker St (upstairs). By donation. Bring non-marking indoor footwear and a water bottle. Info: 825-0012.

Wisdom Vespers for Gregorian Chant and Tibetan Singing Bowls, with Studio Cantilena. 7 p.m. at the St. Saviour’s Anglican Church. For information visit www.studiocantilena.com.

Mon. Jan 19

DJ BRYX AND FRIENDS Bryx has been doing his thing for over 11 years now, perfecting the art of mashup and turntablism. 10 p.m. at Spiritbar.

BRIAN ROSEN & THE WHATNOW The Cedar Creek Cafe on Highway 6 in Winlaw at 7 p.m.

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Sunday Jan 18

GOB are back after a four year absence with their new album ‘Muertos Vivos’. Advance tickets $20 at the Hume Hotel and Eddy Music.

Fri. Jan 23 A.SKILLZ (Finger Lickin\’ Records, UK) bringing you fusion of funk, hip-hop and breaks at the Spiritbar. Tickets on sale now at the Hume Hotel. Limited tickets at the door.

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Novice stars

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A bit of the action from last weekend’s Novice Tournament. Seen here, players from the Nelson Save On Eagles, in green, play against the Nakusp Senior Novice team. No scores or results were kept from the tournament. Teams from Nelson Castlegar, Spokane, Beaver Valley, Grand Forks and Creston came to play in the tournament.

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Klee Hunter, manager of Stepping Stones and Mike McGaw, the shelter’s supervisor, stand in the room that, until recently, was unusable because of work being done on a damaged sewer main.

Stepping Stones adds more beds Final repairs made after 2007 flood by Chris Shepherd Stepping Stones can offer a warm, safe place to sleep to four more people now that the shelter’s repairs are finally complete. The homeless shelter can now offer beds to 17 people now that the repairs from a flood in 2007 are finished. The flood closed the shelter briefly in September and it wasn’t until December 2008 when the final repairs where complete. Klee Hunter, manager of Stepping Stones, is excited to be able to bring more people in. “It means we won’t have as many turn-aways,” Hunter says, referring to when the shelter doesn’t have

room for someone. It’s common for Stepping Stones to turn people away in the winter months because they’re already full. A partnership with the Salvation Army makes six more beds available during the winter months, providing a total 23 beds for the homeless in the winter. Hunter says housing is a growing problem in Nelson. “Affordable housing is desperately needed,” she says. “If you don’t add more you’ll see an increase in people on the street and we’ll be turning people away from Stepping Stones.” The final repairs, which were to the shelter’s sewer main, closed one

room briefly while workers dug several feet down to repair the damaged pipe. While filling the hole in, Mike McGaw, the shelter’s supervisor, put a time capsule in the cement. McGaw hopes he won’t ever see the capsule again because it was set in pretty deep and if it’s ever dug up it would be because the main needs more work. The time capsule was a client’s suggestion and McGaw used an old thermos to hold a staff schedule from 2007 and 2008 (which shows how their staffing doubled thanks to increased funding in 2008), a business card and even an issue of the Express newspaper.

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Submit your FREE reader classified online www.expressnews.ca Deadline: Thursday noon! Announcements LEARN MORE ABOUT Michelle Mungall, the youngest candidate for the Nelson-Creston NDP nomination. www.michellemungall.com PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING with TLC. Pinky’s Pet Parlour . January & February special 15% off all new clients. 250-551-5501. RESULTS OF WINNERS from Raffle Dec. 22/08 for Friends of Monica Jones. Early draw: Glenn Magee, a Markgraf print. 1st Prize - Markgraf print: Rick Derossa, Castlegar, 2nd Prize - Avon Basket: Kim Hendriksen, Fruitvale. 3rd Prize - Walter grinder products: Bill McLaren, Nelson. 4th Prize - Makita grinder: Ron Carter, Richmond. Thanks to all who bought tickets! RUB-IT-IN-MASSAGE IS PROUD to announce that the 3 winners for the 1 hour massages are Michael McNally from Nelson, Harmony Buray and Mark Appleby both from Winlaw. Congradulations! For a great massage after your winter activities, for stress management or relaxation call 250-352-6804. Best wishes of health and happiness to everyone for 2009 from Rub-It-In!

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RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS WINTER SESSION! Learn to dance with ribbons, balls, hoops, scarves and more! Monday’s; Redfish School, Beginner - Intermediate†6yrs & up. Tuesday & Thursdays; S. Nelson School, Introductory - Advanced 4yrs & up. Wednesdays; Brent Kennedy, Beginner - Intermediate, 5yrs & up. NEW, join a Rhythmic Gymnastic Performance Group! Contact Rhythmic Dimensions for more details and registrations 250-505-1812.

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DRUMMING MAKES A great activity at any party with children. It opens the door for every child to interact while achieving a common goal. Our caring professional service gives you, a chance to relax and enjoy the children’s creativity and fun through music, stories and singing. Our service supplies all the drums and others musical instruments from West Africa.Toddlers through teenager are welcome. Ideal for children’s birthday parties, wedding receptions, dinner parties - anywhere kids congregate and need entertaining! 250-352-5456 www.malicoundadance.com

1 GIG STICK PC3200 desktop Ram. $40. 354-2837 HC-S (HOME COMPUTING Solutions) Offering reliable and competitively priced PC Support & Computer skills training. From Hardware to Network we come to you.”No Solution NO FEE”. 250-5054940 E-mail hc-s@live.ca

CLASS 1 Drivers required for flat beds to run to USA/Canada. Must have experience. Call or Email your resume with abstract to: employmentpeople@hotmail.com or call 1-877870-8879. CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT, preferably with front desk experience for P/T position in upbeat, team-oriented dental office in Nelson starting immediately. (250) 352-2711 or 1-877-647-8476 or email resume to mistisosplace@shaw.ca . YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD: Professionally removed. Only Pardon Services Canada has been helping Canadians with discrete, efficient service for 20 years.Call 1-8-NOW PARDON 1-866-972-7366. www. RemoveYourRecord.com. Great employment opportunity with NWT construction company. Financial Controller with experience working in the construction industry. Will consider husband/wife team with finance/construction experience. Send resume to weitzel@northwestel. net or fax 867-777-2981.

ENSIGN CANADIAN DRILLING, is currently looking for Top Drive Field Technicians. The position of Field Technician offers a wide variety of work and the potential for growth in the organization. The primary responsibilities for this position include all operational aspects on Varco and Tesco Top Drive units, working on our drilling rig sites throughout Western Canada. Previous experience with Varco or Tesco Top Drive Units is preferred. Please submit your resume with related experience and references to: Ensign Recruitment Center, 2000 - 4 Street, Nisku, AB, T9E 7W6. Fax number: 780-955-6160. Email: hr@ensignenergy.com. Attention: Barbara. LOOKING FOR A NEW EMPLOYEE or have something to sell? Community Classifieds expand your audience. Reach 2.5 million readers now by contacting us at ads@bccommunitynews. ca or 1-866-669-9222.

TREADMILL WANTED TO rent or buy. Must be suitable for running. Please call 505-4346. APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL Arts. Learn the essentials of: Wing Chun, Kung Fu, Kali-Arnis (stick and knife fighting), Natural Style Chinese boxing and Yi Chuan - a style that focuses the mind. Instructor has 30 years Martial Arts experience. Call 250-352-0459 DR. MICHAEL SMITH (TCM) is now accepting new patients. Offering services in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Nutritional and Functional Medicine. 12 years experience. Call 250-352-0459 for an appointment. NEW YEARS RESOLUTION? FreeSpirit Treadmill (most bells & whistles)$450, stationary bike $60. 354-4535

Business Opportunities MONEY MAKER - Local route, no selling on your part. For more info call 1-866-821-2569. WORK AT HOME ONLINE - Start a real home-based business. Work when you want. Apply online and start today! www.wfhbc.com. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Become certified as a heavy equipment operator in 12 weeks and earn $60K - $100K. Many sources of Government funding may be available for tuition. 1-866-9634766; www.heavymetaltraining.com.

Education C O M P A S S I O N A T E COMMUNICATION COURSES: 8 Week Sessions. IntroductionWednesdays 6:30-8:30, starts Feb. 11th. Intermediate- Mondays 6:308:30, starts Feb. 9th. Sunwater- 250354-4224. Visit www.sunwater.ca RENEWING INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS Pascal & Jon Scott bring a refreshing perspective and a larger context helping couples relax into the natural changes that partners go through on their couples’ journey. 6-week course in Nelson January 28th through March 4th, Wednesdays 7:00-9:30 p.m. $185 per person, 5 couples max. Call 250-359-6669 BECOME A WEDDING COORDINATOR with the IWPP(tm) online course. Includes full-colour lesson booklets, DVD’s, practical assignments, personal tutoring and business training. FREE BROCHURE. 1-800-267-1829. www. qcweddingplanning.com.

SKILLED EQUIPMENT OPERATORS needed to instruct. Want to improve your skills as an instructor with regular hours and weekends off fax resume to 780-678-2274; www. heavymetaltraining.com.

NORTH KOOTENAY LAKE COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY

Community Counsellor: Adult Mental Health and Addictions Case Manager / Child Youth Mental Health / Full Time

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North Kootenay Lake Community Services Society is seeking a unique, inspired caring professional to work in beautiful Kaslo BC as an Adult Mental Health and Addictions Case Manager and Child Youth Mental Health Counsellor. The position entails providing assessment, treatment planning, implementation and outcome evaluation for adult clients of the Mental Health and Addictions Outpatient Program in collaboration with physicians, psychiatrists and families. The position also requires experience in child centered and expressive therapies for children experiencing the onset and occurrence of mental health, emotional and behavioural issues. A working knowledge of DSM is required. The position is 37.5 hours per week. Beneﬁts and professional development provided. A Masters Degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology or equivalent is preferred. A Bachelors Degree with equivalent experience and education in expressive therapies for children and the mental health system may be considered. Only candidates that can conﬁrm long term commitment and residency in the Kootenay Lake area need apply Please indicate a possible start date in your cover letter. Send resume and cover letter to administrator@nklcss. org or fax to 250-353-7694. Closing date for applications is February 6th at 5pm. For more information see our website: www.nklcss.org

Events BIG LIP-SYNC CONTEST - cash prizes! March 7th, Capitol Theater. Registration begins Feb 10th. Info: 250-505-5406 CREATING WORKPLACES, ORGANIZATIONS, and community groups where people thrive. An evening presentation on implementing needs-based systemic change. Friday, January 30, 6:30-8:30pm. $10. 523 Josephine St., 2nd floor. www.sunwater.ca COMPANY EVENTS WITH MALICOUNDA DANCE. Malicounda’s unique approach fosters collaboration and harmony among teams through the magic of drumming. The beat of the drum is the universal language. It can be used to overcome barriers and increase productivity at work. Whether it is for an internal meeting, a company picnic, an industry conference or a fundraiser, our event planners will work with you to craft the perfect team building event. Malicounda will bring the drums, dancers and facilitators. Get ready to feel energized, relaxed and inspired. Info.: 250-352-5456 www.malicoundadance.com

Home & Garden MAEK ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN and planning. Visit @ 601 Front, Nelson. Call 250 509-0905.

Lost & Found FOUND 12FT ALUMINUM boat near Nelson. Phone 352-6221 or 2294922 LOST AT AINSWORTH Hotsprings, Jan 3rd, 1 silver and 1 gold bracelet, sentimental value, reward, 3541125 LOST ON HALLOWEEN, silver chain, flat and broad, broken clasp, sentimental value 359-6700 will reward!

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7 1/2 HORSE Snow blower runs well, but needs work $100. 505-2075 A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866884-7464. NEW FULLY LOADED COMPUTER $29.99/month! IN-HOUSE FINANCING EVERYONE’S APPROVED*. Right to your doorstep from only $29.99/month: MDG Desktop Intel Processor, 2 GB Memory, 500 GB HD, 22” LCD Flat Panel, Windows Vista or 15.4” Notebook! BONUS 20” LCD TV with OLDER MODEL WORKING Pellet DVD! (*Call for conditions) 1-800Stove with venting pipes. $ 250.00 236-2504. Call 399 4718 ADD AND SAVE on home phone FOR YOUR FREE Regal catalogue reconnection. Bad credit - no probcall Gail 250-352-4620 lem! Up to $30. off for new customers, plus lower monthly rates! Call Tembo 1-877-266-6398 or sign up online www.tembo.ca. VERY COMFORTABLE LONG secH & H TRAILER SALE. Bow Valley tional sofa in excellent condition, Ford, Canmore, Alberta. Discounts colorful pattern - not saggy! $149 to $4,100. Cargos/flatbeds/car - 352 3226 haulers/goosenecks and more! 1-800-403-0084 ext. 257 or alan_ COMPUTER DESK. NICE condition, way@bowvalleyford.com. Selling pine-looking top/sliding shelf with fast, don’t delay! gunmetal gray legs. 1 yr old. $40. paul6699ca@yahoo.com VINYL RECORDS, BUY, sell, trade. 1000s to choose from ph. 226-6783 COMPUTER DESK WITH hutch, good quality $95. Shelves and misFOR SALE: COMPRESSOR, Radial cellanious items at various prices. Arm Saw, Custom Made Rocking 250-352-2722 Horses, 1/4 Size Violin, call: 250359-6997 Computer desk and single bed, both wooden and reasonable. Please call FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Split, dry 352-5567 delivered. Larch, Fir, Pine available. Prompt service, reasonable rates. DARK CHERRYWOOD ANTIQUE 355-2541 dining table & 4 chairs. Round with �� leaf. Good condition $400. 352PROPANE DRYER, GOOD condi�� 3526 tion. Selling because we’re upgrading to a larger one. $250 Call 250-359SAGE GREEN/BEIGE STRIPED �� 7966 couch and chair. Reasonable condi�� tion/looks great in a room. $125. CASUAL GRADUATION SUIT for Please call 825-4488.. 5’10” male, black pants/jacket w/ white shirt. $50obo. 352-7401 NEW IKEA MODERN blonde color �� queen size bed frame $40. Call 250- �� ‘164 AIRWALK SNOWBOARD’ with 352-2510. bindings $100. Phone 359-6606

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375 SQFT WALNUT hardwood. Unopened in boxes. Bought too much $6/sq ft. email pabloziggy@gmail. com. 250-354-7311. TWO LOCALLY MADE satin dresses, worn once. one is white w spaghetti straps and a plunge back, full skirt, $150; the other has a cream strapless top with a six color paneled skirt, $200. Either would be fantastic as a grad dress. They were made for me and will fit someone of similar dimensions, 5’1”, 110lbs, chest 32”. Jennie 354-7812

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Misc. Wanted $$$$ WE BUY SCRAP batteries from cars and trucks. $2 each. Free P/U anywhere in B.C. Any quantity. Toll Free 1-877-334-2288. Ask for Brad. STAIR LIFT CHAIR needed. Please phone 250-229-4334 if you have one. FRENCH LANGUAGE CD’S levels 1 or 2, or a book. travel guide to france. 359 8115 WANTED: LADIES TAP shoes 8 1/2 wide to 9 and/or tap lessons on DVD or VHS 359-6842. FREEZER BURNT MEAT for home made dog food. I will pick up. 250226-6796 SNOWSHOES: SEEKING USED aluminium-frame snowshoes reasonably-priced. Reach me at 250-3525757 (for message too).

Music & Dance FIVE PIECE DRUM Set with extras. In excellent condition. Asking $450. Please call 399-4890. VIOLIN (HALF SIZE) with bow and case. Great starter violin. $360.00 obo. Call 250-352-9288 P.A. AND MISC music equipment. serious inquiries only. 352-5067 CD & DVD DUPLICATION, direct to disc printing and graphic design located in Nelson: www.shortyburns. com 352-BURN(2876) LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED, reliable musician/singer for original rock and cool covers, guitar, keyboards. 365-7776 GUITARIST FORMING HEAVY Metal/ Hard Rock covers band seeks vocalist, bassist, drummer, guitarist.Gigs guaranteed. Kerry 352-0359 UPRIGHT HEINTZMAN PIANO $1500 250-352-9452 VOICE LESSONS WITH award winning vocalist. Teaching you tricks, techniques, and what you want. 250551-0314

Pets & Livestock 70 GALLON FISH tank and stand, some accessories available. 200.00 352-0342 WE’RE LOOKING FOR 6-12 laying hens. Preferably under two years of age. Please call 226-6776 YOUNG COLORFUL BANTAM roosters to give to good home(s). 250354-7260

Services $500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660. NOUVEAU CONSTRUCTION & Cabinets we do rock walls, laneways, shallow servicing, bush clearing, septic, weeping tile, reno’s, new construction, cabinets, counter tops. Phone Al, 250-306-7502; www.nouveaugroup.ca. ORCA TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 5050612. AVAILABLE 24/7 SNOWPLOWING service. Book now for your snow plow needs. 250-505-3877 ROOF, SHED, AND DECK SNOW REMOVAL. Call the Shave bros for a free estimate. (250)354-4723. CLARITY CLEANING - Experience! Quality! Eco-friendly products. Dyson vacuum. Excellent references. Have 4x4. Reduce stress - call Amanda 250-354-8180. WILL PICK UP your recyclables; popcans, beer bottles, glass, tin, and plastic. No paper or garbage. Call 250-505-5452 or 250-505-9287. ROCK BOTTOM BOBCAT SERVICES: Site Preparation. Landscaping. Backfilling. Cleanup & Removal. Call for an estimate. 250354-1020

Sports Equipment

Thank You A CARD OF thanks. To Jay and Ken and the first responders who tried so hard to save him; to the friends who stood at our side that first long day; to all the angels that came and brought and cooked and cleaned and shoveled and laughed and cried with us; and to all those that continue to support us in his loss, the family of John Gibbon gives heartfelt thanks.

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158” RIDE TIMELESS in great shape, quality board for just $300.00 call 354-1865 08 BURTON M/L Cartel bindings $160, 08 Burton Driver x boot/10 both used 3X/mint 551-5483

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN/ HANDYMAN (plumbing, painting. household repairs, ect) with 20+ years experience. New to Nelson. Available immediately, day, evenings and weekends. One call does it all! Mike 359-5918

Toys & Wheels Auto Financing #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 -www.autocreditfast.ca. EAGLE AUTO LOANS. Easy financing. Good credit, poor credit, divorced, first time buyers, self employed, bankrupt. We finance in-house OAC. Call our credit specialist 1-800-916-1723. www.secondchancefinance.ca

Cars 1994 MAZDA MPV 4x4 locking differential 200km leather, moonroof, excellent inside & outside. New winters 505-1113

Tires/Parts/Other NOKIAN WINTER TIRES on rims. Four 185/60R15 Hakkapeliita RSi. Like new @1500km. $595. 3526268.

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WOMEN’S ALPINE-TOURING BOOTS, never been used/moulded to feet. Dynafit TLT-700. Size 7US/ Mono26. Asking $250 352-3523 DEELUXE LDX65, 165CM snowboard. 2yrs old, good condition. nice cut, excellent powder board. $100. paul6699ca@yahoo.com 2 SNOWBOARDS/BOOTS FOR sale. Nitro Magnum 165cm, T&C 160cm, Both with Flo bindings, www.charlwood.com/snow Chris 352-3712 SNOWBOARD, 159CM MORROW Lithium w/Sims bindings, set up right foot forward. $175. 352-7401 SKATE SKI PACKAGE Men’s size 13 skatepilot boots, 197cm Fisher RCS. skate skis & poles $600 250551-4469 SILENCE SNOWBOARD 153 cm with Option bindings new never used $375 250-354-1494 BIG TOURING SKIIS. Black Diamond Zealots, 190cm/Glidelite Skins/ Freeride Bindings. Skiied 3 weeks. $750 Firm. 352-6709 170CM NORDICA SKIS with marker bindings. Used twice, like new $295. 160cm Atomic Power Cruise “Heli” skis $145. Phone 250-352-6221 AWESOME SIMS BINDINGS, with a hardly worn pair of women’s size 6 Reichle snowboard boots $150, Jennie 354-7812

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Tires/Parts/Other Trucks/SUVs/Vans P205/60R15 MOUNTED 4 hole Icetrack tire, 60% tread, good as spare, 3 1/4” between holes, $30 250-608-3548 185 65 R15 Winter Blizzaks on Rims. Used One season only. $300 Mint condition 825-4084 4 NEW BF Goodrich 225/60/R16 M&S tires with new rims, 5000 Km’s. $700 OBO. phone 354-1822. FORD RANGER CANOPY $100 obo white. Needs new shocks, paint flaking on one side. 250-551-0314 ALLOY WHEELS 5-BOLT fits on 1999-2005 Chevy S-10 or Blazer $295. Winter tires 215-70-16 $160. 352-6221

2002 LANDROVER FREELANDERFullyloaded/ black leather/ V6 automatic- Great Condition $14000 OBO (250)505-4999 2002 GMC 3/4 Ton Supercab longbox 4x4, tow package, automatic 6-ltr air, tilt, cruise. $13,500. 352-1693 1992 4-RUNNER 264,000KM 2 sets tires V6 SR5, great shape $4,000 obo. Phone 250-352-5884 1992 PATHFINDER: STANDARD 4 wheel drive, newish Michelin all-seasons radials, CD player. $2200 - 250229-4782 1998 FORD E350 7.3l deisel 15 passenger van. 203000km. $6000 obo call 250-551-2551 95’ M.P.V. MAZDA 4x4 great shape in & out. $4000. 226-6760.

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Lorne Westnedge & Drew Evans: THE TEAM THAT WORKS -- FOR YOU!

UPSCALE QUALITY HOME

Contact 250-352-7199 Lorne at: Lorne@rhcrealty.com

5 bedroom + office, 3.5 bath. Executive home on just over 1 acre, 10 minutes to downtown Nelson in sunny setting. 2 fireplaces, attached garage and premium workshop. Finished on 3 levels.

Contact 250-505-2466 Drew at: Drew@rhcrealty.com Web-site. www.nelsonrealestate.com

$595,000

Each office is independently owned and operated

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SOLID FAMILY HOME

4 bedrm., 1.5 bath home on 50 x 120 corner lot in Uphill, featuring hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace, double carport, storage shed, sundeck & garden area. Quick possession available.

$349,000

BUYERS OPPORTUNITY

Affordable 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath family home on 71' x 85' fenced, landscaped lot with garden area in central location. Open layout main floor. New flooring, covered patio, main floor laundry.

$449,000

$299,000

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Immaculate 4 bed. 2 bath. Convenient Uphill location with awesome views, close to schools, hospital and downtown. Hardwood floors, private landscaped back yard, wood & gas fireplaces. mls# K173345

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REPOSSESSED PRE-FAB HOMES! ROOMATE WANTED. SHARE 3-bedSAVE 50%+! Canada Manufacturer’s room, $400 all inclusive. 10 minutes USA Order Cancellations. Brand New from town. 250-359-8189 1260SF Pre-Engineered Package SHORT TERM, FURNISHED room, originally $29,950, LIQUIDATION den and washroom, uphill, available $14,975! Other sizes - SACRIFICE January 1st. $600.or $650. for couWATERFRONT LOT FULLYPRICES! GREEN-R-PANEL Building ple. 250-352-9275 SERVICED WITH pristine views of Systems: 1-800-871-7089. SPRING/ ONE BEDROOM IN South Slocan 731 BAKER ST.FULLY furnished 2 Kootney Lake/Mountains. 5min to SUMMER DELIVERY AVAILABLE! house with busy couple. $400/ month and 1/2 bedroom flat. $1100 includdowntown. Call Brent 604-715-9181 inc. w/d & utilities. 359-7670. Jan/Feb ing heating, utilities and internet. PARK LIKE SETTING 1 acre just devanirguna@yahoo.com FEMALE TO SHARE house with Rasta, NICEST UPSTAIRS SUITE Mountain outside of Salmo. Older 2 bedroom no alcohol/tobacco, nice view downWaters Building 205 Victoria,good CRAWFORD BAY: LARGE 3bdrm mobile and 22 x 40 shop. $189,900 TIMESHARE FORECLOSUREStown, $375/mo.inclusive, 505-1170 light, $375/month including utilities. house. $780.00 per month, plus elecSave 60-80% off Retail! Best Resorts Call Trevor@NelsonRealty.ca 250Call Richard 509-0553 tric heat/lights. References required. BEDROOM AVAIABLE IN Rosemont, & Seasons! Call for FREE catalogue 354-8409 250-505-2555 shared living 3bdrm. Feb. 1 or sooner. DOWNTOWN, QUIET, COZY stutoday! 1-800-597-9347. Browse hunHERITAGE IN THE HEART OF $550 all inclusive. keltiebe@yahoo.ca dio (writing, therapy). Incl: utilities, 1 dreds of worldwide properties onlineSMALL SUITE IN Blewitt, stove/ TOWN! Spacious 4 bedroom home park space, shared facilities. NS/NP! www.holidaygroup.com/bcn. fridge/shower, unltd long distance, 0NE BEDROOM, BRIGHT, upstairs, on an easy �� care lot. A must see! ROOF, SHED, AND DECK SNOW $197/mo.+GST. 250-352-5757. wi-fi, 7mins. town, $450 incl, Marie�� private bathroom, not furnished, n/ $299,900 Call�� Trevor@NelsonRealty. REMOVAL. Call the Shave bros for a 354-7808. s, n/p, include utilities, $350/month, DOWNTOWN NELSON (Therapist’s) ca at 250-354-8409 free estimate. (250)354-4723. 352-7635, Madeleine suite in heritage building. Incl: 2 BEDRM SUITE avail. short term�� NELSON HOME HOSPITAL area,4 CLARITY CLEANING - Experience! Utilities, parking, sun porch, closet. rental Jan-June30, w/d,n/s,n/p,near BUILDING SALE!”.... “ROCK 1-BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE bathbedroom,2.5�� bathroom, potentiel Quality! Eco-friendly products. Dyson NP/NS! 250-352-5757. BOTTOM PRICES”. BEAT NEXT Safeway, mall, Lakeside Pk, $750/ room in a large heritage home availbasement suite, big lot, garden, shed, vacuum. Excellent references. Have INCREASE. 25X40 $6,190. 30X50 month+hydro. Quiet tenants wanted.�� able for clean, quiet person. 352-2051 wood floor, new detached garage, 4x4. Reduce stress - call Amanda $7,295. 35X60 $12,400. 40X60 250-354-1116 ROOMATE WANTED. SHARE 3-bed$350,000, 352-7635 $15,330. 60x100 $36,800. OTHERS! 250-354-8180. 6 MILE AREA. Stunning lake & mounroom, $400 all inclusive. 10 minutes �� Pioneer Steel Manufacturers. 1-8001 ACRE PARK-LIKE setting just WILL PICK UP your recyclables; popfrom town. 250-359-8189 tain views. 1.2 acre private yard. 2 YOUNG EMPLOYED MAN 668-5422. Since 1980. North of Salmo. Older 2 bedroom �� cans, beer bottles, glass, tin, and REQUIRES affordable accomodation bedroom chalet style house. Bright mobile with 22 x 40 shop. A must-see! plastic. No paper or garbage. Call utilities included in Nelson. Clean, kitchen. Soaker tub. Large deck. �� $189,900 Trevor@NelsonRealty.ca 250-505-5452 or 250-505-9287. responsible, handy. Nathan 250-352Woodstove & electric heat. Laundry, 250-354-8409�� 9876 storage. Pets negotiable. $1200/mo. ROCK BOTTOM BOBCAT KELOWNA WINTER �� SPECIAL + portion utilities. KOOTENAY LAKE, 3/2 Hillside SERVICES: Site Preparation. SINGLE DAD AND daughter require $59.00+tax (1 queen) (cc required Cottage for Sale in Historic Riondel. Landscaping. Backfilling. Cleanup & clean affordable accomodation in BEAUTIFUL 3 BDRM heritage home at check in) Only valid for the�� month $179,500.00. 1-830-990-4433, 1-830Removal. Call for an estimate. 250Nelson. Respectful, clean, handy. of December. You must bring this ad. close to downtown Nelson. N/S, N/P. 997-2612. Lars 250-352-9876 354-1020 Vineyard Inn: 1-888-547-6667�� $1500/mo. 250-352-2251 CHARMING SALMO HOME in quiet neighbourhood close to schools and shopping. Many recent upgrades $184,900 Call Trevor@NelsonRealty. ca 250-354-8409

LAKE-FRONT RV SITES and homes 20 minutes north. Available for spring 2009. terracana@shaw.ca or 1-800661-8199

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BACHELOR PAD AVAILABLE Feb 1st in uphill. Utilities included. N/S. $600 month. (250)354-1103 4 BEDROOM HOME for rent at 6 mile. Covered deck, carport, quiet neighbourhood. No smoking, no pets. Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-352-2100

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MATURE HONORABLE MAN requires affordable housing on bus route. Shared accomodation, no problem. Very good with home and yard maintenance. Ron 250-5050766 QUIET CLEAN OLDER gentleman requires affordable housing in Nelson ASAP. References available. Messages 250-551-3015 SINGLE MATURE MALE requires clean low-cost raccomodation in Nelson or on bus route ASAP. Ken 250-352-9876

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NEW YEAR 2009

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�� SNOW REMOVAL MAINTENANCE: Notice to Motorists, Businesses and Residents The City of Nelson is endeavoring to provide the best level of snow removal service possible to the residents and businesses this winter. Residents and businesses can provide assistance to City maintenance crews by observing the following practices and Bylaws: 1. City Street Parking – Odd numbered days, try and park on the odd numbered side of streets and even numbered days, park on the even side of streets. This practice will allow us to plow close to the curbs and maintain maximum street width. If you have offstreet parking available please do not park on the street. 2. Do not leave vehicles and trailers parked on City streets more than 72 consecutive hours. If leaving town without your vehicle, make provisions to have it cleaned of snow and moved regularly. Under City Bylaw, violating vehicles may be towed at the owner’s expense.

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3. Keep vehicles cleared of snow so our plow operators can see them.

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4. Do not shovel snow from a sidewalk or boulevard back onto a plowed street.

Reformer and Mat Classes

5. Businesses and residents are required by Bylaw to remove snow and ice from sidewalks in front of their premises after each snowfall on a regular basis.

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250-352-1600 NEW SESSION STARTS JAN. 5th

6. When driving around the City during severe winter conditions, �� try to follow the transit bus route. These routes get ﬁrst priority for plowing and sanding. Consideration should also be given to �� riding the bus rather than driving. Try to avoid the steep hills �� during severe winter conditions and reduce driving speed. 7. Pedestrians are reminded to wear�� good winter footwear and take extra precautions when traveling on snow covered surfaces.

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HOMES & GARDENS The ins and outs of radon and your home

further break down and becquerel per cubic metre My neighbour has had irradiate the lung tissue, to have remedial meaa radon test kit recently which increases our risk sures undertaken. While installed in their house. of lung cancer from dam- there is risk of potentialWhat is radon and how age to the DNA cells. ly developing lung candoes it affect us? As radon breaks down cer at any level of radon It is great to see your into it’s decay products it exposure, Health Canada interest in this issue as it can enter into any build- believes this is an acceptaffects everybody. Radon ing (home, workplace, able level. Geologically, is a colourless, odourschool, etc.) due to nega- the Kootenay Boundary less, tasteless, naturally tive pressures inside the area is considered to have occurring element that Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak building or positive soil elevated levels of uranium comes from the radioac& Dale Olinyk pressures around the in the soil. However, the tive decay of uranium. building. These pressures only way to know for sure Uranium eventually breaks down into radon of cancer is caused from can change from hour to if your radon levels are and radon decay prod- inhaling radon and radon hour, day to day, season to above the threshold is to ucts, which is considered decay products. The season. Currently, Health have your home or workto be a group A carcino- radon is exhaled but the Canada has set a rec- place tested. Radon is an atom, gen (known to cause can- radon decay products will ommended level of any cer in humans). The risk stick to lung tissues and building exceeding 200 meaning it can enter your Bill, Paul and Dale 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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home through the smallest of openings. All foundations and foundation types are susceptible to radon entry. Typically, concerning radon levels are limited to the first three levels above grade due to it’s dissipation in the air, however it is sometimes possible to have elevated readings above these lev-

els as mechanical chases, elevator shafts and stairwells can provide a direct route for the radon and radon decay products. For more information visit the following websites and type in radon: • Health Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca • C M H C www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca.

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Nelson Air Cadets win award for top squadron in the Kootenays Nelson Air Cadets 561 Osprey Squadron won the Top Squadron Award in the Kootenays for 2008. The annual ceremonial review took place Friday, May 30 at Norman Stibbs Airport and the awards were handed out in December. Dignitaries from Victoria were in Nelson for this event. The cadets worked very hard to win this award. The award is based on what the cadets had learned over

the course of the year, drill performances, fund raising events and other events in the community. Some of the events included gliding at the Trail airport, rifle range, winter camping, house boating on Kootenay Lake, first aid competition, the annual ceremonial review and helping out at Flightfest just to name a few. The sponsoring committee also was awarded the Top Sponsoring Committee Award for

the Kootenays. The sponsoring committee is made up of parents who help organize special events, fundraise and recruit for the program. The Air Cadet program is not meant to recruit the youth for the military. It is a youth organization for ages 12 to 19, male and female, designed to enable youth to become better citizens in their communities and leaders of tomorrow. Nelson 561 Squadron Air Cadet meetings are

Restorative justice training Friday, Jan. 30 to Sunday, Feb. 1 in Nelson This is a training workshop for those who would like to learn the principles of restorative justice as they apply to minor infractions of the law. Restorative justice is a term used to describe a process where the focus is on repairing the harm done when an offence occurs. The Kootenay Restorative Justice program, under the umbrella of WE Graham Community Service Society, has been using this program successfully since 2003. Friday evening’s information session, beginning at 4 p.m., is open to the public. Kay Medland, a certified facilitator trainer who is the program manager for

victim services with the Trail RCMP, will lead the session. She is also an instructor at the Justice Institute of BC and has previously led training sessions in the area. School personnel, social agencies, and other community members will find this information useful and relevant. Registration is required by Thursday, Jan. 22 for catered meal planning. Donation to the program is gratefully accepted. For more information and to register, contact Suzanne Nedham (250) 226-7942, Carol at (250) 358-2125 or e-mail krjustice@wegcss.org. – submitted

Briefly Vigil held to end violence in Gaza

Fifty people gathered on the evening of Monday, Jan. 5 in front of the Nelson cenotaph to express their desire for peace in the

Middle East. The Nelson Peace Coalition wanted to send a message to both sides in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict that peaceful means are more effective than violent methods for resolving

conflict between people. The coalition meets intermittently at the Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St. Call Randy Janzen at (250) 354-4641 for more information.

held Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at the Nelson Royal Canadian Legion Building, located on the corner of Victoria Street and Stanley. For more details, contact Naomi at (250) 3523735 or the commanding officer, Captain Gerry Rempel at (250) 3653266. – submitted

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