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Rural water rates concern RDCK staff

INSIDE Pacific Insight Economic hardship forces job cuts at local business. PAGE 3

Some water service rates stay the same despite warning rates are not sustainable

War resister Another Kootenaybased war resister deported. PAGE 4

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by Chris Shepherd Water users in six rural areas won’t have to contend with increased rates this year, but regional district staff warn no increases now will mean much larger ones in the future.�� As the Regional District of Central Kootenay directors prepared to approve water rates for several areas, their chief administrative officer voiced staff’s concern with some areas not increasing their rates. “My suggestion is any time you have a zero per cent increase, you’re going behind. The cost of labour, the cost of utilities and other things keep increasing,” Jim Gustafson said. The recommendations from the respective water commissions were for no rate increases for users in Riondel, Duhamel, Ymir, Denver Siding and Lucas Road. Users in Sanca Creek and South Slocan will get a $50 rate increase. Water users in the McDonald Creek area are also not scheduled for a rate increase, but their rates are set by the Village of Kaslo, which provides their water. Gustafson also recommended the board always have an annual increase in water rates “so we avoid these huge increases [in the future] and there’s a gradual, progressive annual charge to build reserves and renew the systems.” All the water rates except the Duhamel rates were approved after a lengthy discussion on whether directors should put off approving no increase in light of a recent presentation from staff. That presentation came from the RDCK’s engineering department a few days earlier. Don Nash, manager of engineering and environmental services, said his department needs to come to an understanding with the board about what is an appropriate basic level of service to offer all the water service commissions. Once the basic services are agreed on, other services by the RDCK’s engineering department would be done on contract. Mayor John Dooley suggested the directors take that information back to the water commissions and ensure they were making the appropriate decision.

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Dooley admitted the rural water rates are none of his business as the City of Nelson has its own water system. “However it will tax administration staff to deal with all of this, and we pay into all that, so that’s our concern.” Dooley noted sooner or later the water systems will have to be dealt with and he expects they will end up before the board as local commissions struggle to operate the water systems. He also saw the parallel with the City of Nelson’s experience with water rates. “It’s better to have a long-term plan in place that has incremental increases . . . that’s going to be able to handle all of this rather than keep the rates artificially low and then have a very large all at once.” Hans Cunningham, director for Area G, which includes Ymir, was comfortable with Ymir’s water rates. Ymir has a forward-looking water commission, Cunningham said. “We knew, way back 20 years ago, that we were going to need to treat the water at some point and we set up a reserve fund so that when the time came we could match the government grants and be able to make everything work.” The Ymir water commission has more than $100,000 in reserve, Cunningham said. If they made any error in estimating costs for operating the system, the reserve would easily be able to absorb the difference, he added. Ymir has a new water plant in place and knew there would be increased costs to the system. So rates were increased last year and the year before. Walter Popoff, director for Area H in the Slocan Valley, was the only director to defer a decision on the water rates for one water commission area in his riding. The other directors – whose ridings took in the Riondel, Ymir, Denver Siding, Lucas Road and MacDonald Creek water commissions – all decided not to increase the rates. There were multiple reasons for this, including recent rate increases in previous years or the fact the water users pay additional fees for water that aren’t controlled by the RDCK.

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A good trade Lasca Natural Trading Company offers unique products by Chris Shepherd Lasca Natural Trading Company opened its doors just before Christmas with the goal of providing the West Kootenay with products drawn from the earth and good for it as well. Tracy Sun is Lasca’s owner and she’s filled the store at Unit G-801 Front St. with a variety of objects that reflect the beauty above and below the earth’s surface. Sun specializes in trading between China and Canada and that expertise gives her access to a wide selection of crystals, gemstones and mineral samples. Her store also features artwork from Chinese students who create original work and copies of masters like Vincent van Gogh. Sun’s trading also gives her access to granite and marble that can be turned into custom countertops. She also offers granite and marble tiles for the floor and a selection of granite and marble basins for the bathroom. Continuing in the rock theme, the store has an impressive collection of minerals and gemstones. Sun also makes semiprescious stone jewellery in her spare time. Sun is from the Chinese province of Inner Mongolia, an area that

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Tracy Sun in front of some of the granite and marble countertops she offers at Lascas Natural Trading Company.

makes use of solar energy and wind power. Her experience with that led her to include solar power systems, small wind power systems and LED lighting that provides strong, warm light for the home as part of her stock. Other unique products Sun offers include wooden

baskets made from hardwood forest tree stumps, wooden vases and miners’ lights (well suited to outdoor work). Lasca Trading Company is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information call (250) 352-2882.

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To the right, above and below, some examples of the mineral and crystal objects available at Lasca Natural Trading Company. Below, one of the many necklaces for sale at the store in Unit G-801 Front St.

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Pacific Insight loses 18 jobs Economic crisis forces local electronics company to layoff 18 people from its production floor by Chris Shepherd

It was a very tough day. Stuart Ross, Pacific Insight CEO, speaking about the day his company laid off 18 workers

If we can come up with a solution for our customers, it translates into new business. Stuart Ross, Pacific Insight CEO, explaining why his company recently hired new staff for the research and development department

Waves from the worldwide economic crisis have rocked Pacific Insight, forcing the Nelson-based company to layoff 18 employees from its production floor. The cuts came after several customers canceled or reduced their orders in January. The series of calls felt “like the floor dropping out,” Ross said. Pacific Insight makes vehicle electronics for cars, trucks, off-road vehicles, boats and heavy transport trucks. That last class makes up the majority of Pacific Insight’s trade. When those orders dropped, the company had to match their production line with the orders by laying people off, said Ross. The layoffs were difficult, the CEO adds. “It was a very tough day.” The were all made on Pacific Insight’s production floor and those with the lowest seniority went first. The company still employs roughly 300 people. Pacific Insight also cut 42 jobs from its Mexico plant. Pacific Insight is a publicly owned company and Ross said the company had a responsibility to its shareholders and stake holders.

While it was the economic downturn that forced the cuts, Ross said there is reason to be hopeful about the company’s future. Pacific Insight has no debts and a good relationship with its bank, Ross said, so if there was a need for a loan he expects little trouble. While the company made cuts to its production line, Ross said it has hired new engineers for its research and development department, the “lifeblood of the company,” as Ross calls it. “If we can come up with a solution for our customers, it translates into new business.” As part of its plan to accommodate the slowing economy, Pacific Insight is having two five-day shut downs, one in March and the other in June Ross said the company is also taking steps to prepare for slower times ahead if needed. He’s applied to have the company take part in a federal government program that would let the company go to a four-day work week. Under the program, called Work-Sharing, employees eligible for employment insurance can have their fifth day paid for up to 55 per cent. Ross said Pacific Insight isn’t planning on using the program right now, but wants to have it ready if the need arises.

Suffredine defends Bountiful leader Former MLA and Nelson lawyer defends alleged polygamist Winston Blackmore by Chris Shepherd The high-profile court case of two men charged with polygamy has a Nelson connection: the defence for one of the men is Nelson-based lawyer and former MLA Blair Suffredine. Suffredine is defending Winston Blackmore, a former bishop of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a community leader in Bountiful, who was charged with polygamy. The RCMP arrested James Oler and Winston Blackmore on Wednesday, Jan. 7 on charges of polygamy. Blackmore is alleged to have roughly 21 wives. If found guilty, Blackmore could face up to five years in prison. The charges came after a sevenmonth charge review by the province’s special prosecutor into allegations the two men had married more than one woman at a time. Suffredine was the Liberal MLA for the Nelson-Creston riding from 2001 to 2005. Boiled down, Blackmore’s defence is he’s practicing his reli-

The charge . . . is unconstitutional because it breaches his right to freedom of religion. Blair Suffredine, explaining the basics of his defense for a man charged with polygamy

gion, Suffredine says, “and that the charge . . . is unconstitutional because it breaches his right to freedom of religion.” Suffredine says the trial is not that important on the national level. As far as Suffredine knows, there aren’t many other polygamist communities in Canada.

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Sylvia Antifaeff inspects a circuit board at Pacific Insight’s facility. Stuart Ross, the company’s CEO, said the company is well positioned to weather the economic storm that is rocking the auto industry in the United States despite having to cut 18 positions after some of the company’s customers cancelled orders this January.

What people don’t think about is the alternative to a polygamist marriage, Suffredine said. He poses the situation of a man who has a relationship with 10 women and has children with each of them, but doesn’t marry them. Then suppose that man abandons the women and children. “That’s no crime,” Suffredine says. “Now if that same man goes all to 10 women and says, ‘Come live with me in my house and bring the children and I will do my best to look after all of you for my lifetime.’ “That’s a crime.” Suffredine says if consenting adults are willingly taking on these responsibilities, then they should be allowed. On Wednesday, Feb. 18 Blackmore will decide whether he wants a trial by provincial court judge, supreme court judge with a jury or supreme court judge alone. The Crown counsel is expecting to present three weeks’ worth of evidence in the trial.

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Chris Teske, an American who refused to serve in the Iraq war, left Canada last week after his deportation order was finally issued. Teske said he would comply with all of the Canadian government’s orders because he’s determined to return the country he now calls home. Teske admits he was shocked at his deportation order. “I always thought that what all of us [war resisters] were doing was morally the correct thing to do and eventually that would pan out.” Teske went AWOL in 2006. The 28-year-old had previously served two tours of duty in Afghanistan and was honourably discharged from the army when, two years later, he was called back to serve in Iraq. As it was explained to Teske, he was in the army’s reserve list and he could either go to Iraq or jail.

Teske was first sent to Germany where he was put in charge of training soldiers in how to use a heavy machine gun. It was there Teske decided he couldn’t go to Iraq. “I knew how the the army operated, I knew the situation on the ground and it just wasn’t right. Nothing about it was correct.” So he and his then-wife flew back to the U.S. and then drove to Toronto, where he applied for refugee status. Teske’s claim was denied and he was ordered deported this month. On Friday, Jan. 23 he left for the U.S. with the expectation of being arrested and tried for desertion. Teske said he expects to get three to five years in prison. He isn’t the first war resister living in the area to be shipped back to the U.S. In July 2008, Robin Long was deported from Canada after he was picked up by the Nelson Police Department. Long was sentenced to 15

If they want to take me back and put me in prison, that’s the last I’m going to give the United States. Chris Teske

months in a U.S. prison after pleading guilty to desertion. Teske was resigned to doing jail time in the U.S. “If they want to take me back and put me in prison, that’s the last I’m going to give the United

States. I call Canada my home and when they’re done with me and I’m a free man . . . I intend to come back here, to my home.” He hopes he’ll be able to return because he is complying with the deportation order and following Canadian law. Teske led a quiet life in the Kootenays. In Toronto he took part in events against the war in Iraq. Once he moved to the Kootenays, he lived in Rossland and worked in the Slocan Valley, he avoided political protests and speaking out about the war. Teske said he thought about what Canadian immigration officials would want to see from him. “What I thought was, ‘I want to see someone who is not on social assistance, who was working everyday, paying their taxes and going about their life.’ “Ultimately what I came to Canada to do was build a new life.”

Blewett wins fire drill competition As winners of the latest instalment of Nelson Fire and Rescue’s fire drill competition, Blewett Elementary School keeps the muchcoveted trophy for the year. In addition, the insurance brokers at RHC, Allard’s, Poulin’s, and BCAA donated a $300 cash prize to the winners as a reward for their stellar performance and for taking fire safety so seriously. Students throughout the area have another opportunity to win big prizes for themselves and their school, during British Columbia’s Burn Awareness Week. The week, Sunday, Feb. 1 through Saturday, Feb. 7, marks a public education drive by B.C.’s professional fire fighters and the Fire Commissioner’s Office to reduce burn injuries. While fire is the most obvious cause of burns, hot water scalds are a major cause of burn injuries in British Columbia, too. “Children most at risk of burns due to scalds are those under five years old,” says fire chief Simon Grypma. “Please, people, remember to supervise children when you are preparing hot liquids and turn your pot handles towards the back of the

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Opinions & Letters Local store owner encourages local shopping

Editorial Rural users should expect water rate increases At Saturday’s regional district meeting staff encouraged directors to raise water rates to ensure there will money to deal with future problems. It was a prudent suggestion, one that some directors unfortunately didn’t chose to follow. They only have to look at the City of Nelson, which increased its water rates by 52 per cent last year in the face of crumbling infrastructure. The decision, made by the previous council, was forced on councillors because previous council’s chose not to make the tough, but responsible decisions around planning for the future. The issue of water rates is a matter of saving for future problems now. If the regional district can begin saving for potential problems now, it won’t have to borrow even more money in the future to deal with a crisis. The problem doesn’t even have to be a crisis. It’s no mystery that infrastructure ages over the years. On top of that, health guidelines set by higher levels of government could require the regional district to add new equipment to existing water systems. By setting gradual, small rate increases at a predictable level, residents should be able to adjust to the higher rates. Doing that would be much easier than having the rates jump suddenly when a problem arises. The regional district should also consider bringing in water metres to its services. With these devices, those houses that use more water will pay more than those who are conservative in their water use. The added benefit of water metres and higher water rates is they will encourage conservation. Water is a valuable resource, one that at times during our summers becomes scarce. We should all take steps to reduce our water use. Wasteful practices like using treated water to water lawns or gardens should be avoided. We should use rain barrels to capture and store the free water that does fall so as to minimize our demand on the treated water system. The issue of water is only going to become more and more prominent as the years go by. It’s important our government leaders look ahead to future trends and plan for the challenges ahead so when problems do arrive, the citizens are impacted in only a minor way.

Fish Heads & Flowers

Flowers - to our uphill neighbor, who snowblows driveways and sidewalks without being asked or noticed. You keep us safe and mobile and we would like to thank you for your wonderful deeds. Lions Park Neighbours Fish heads - to the people who drink, smoke and drive with children in the car! You should be ashamed of yourself. Adults should try to protect their children. Flowers - to the two men and young lady who followed me when they noticed that I was having car trouble, and then proceeded to help me to try a fix the problem. Thank you for the ride to the junction. I hope that you had a great New Year’s Eve,

followed by an even better birthday. Grateful valley girl Fish heads - to all who idle their cars and use snow blowers. Think carbon emissions, pollution, global warming and healthy air for our kids. Give them a rest and get some real exercise. POW - protect our winters Flowers - to all those special people who share their musical talents with us at Jubilee Manor. We appreciate your talent and time that you share with us. We love ya and hope you keep coming! From all the residents Fish heads - to the person who walked into my uphill carport, stealing my 8 month old son’s first Christmas sled. Shame on you!

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Dear editor, I recently heard about the clothing allowance for our city council and read with interest your editorial in the Wednesday, Jan. 21 edition of the Express dealing with this issue and shopping locally. I certainly hope that our city council and mayor will spend these dollars in Nelson, keeping our tax dollars circulating within our own community. It is always vitally

important, but even more so in bad economic times. Supporting local business also helps to ensure that local business can support the community (employment, donations, sponsorships etc.). The more we shop locally, the more our local businesses can offer in terms of selection, variety and price. As a store owner, I am often approached by customers from bigger

centres who note that our prices are often less on the same products at their stores in Kelowna, Vancouver or Calgary – they are also impressed with the selection. Visitors see the beauty of shopping in our town, I hope our residents (and politicians) do as well. Anne Cavicchi, Nelson

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Obama brings hope, but so should we all Dear editor, Can I be realistic about President Barack Obama and not be booed down for cynicism? It seems difficult. Can he please everyone? No. As soon as he has critics, the glow of unanimous celebration is dimmed. We can’t all like his acts. Over 40 per cent voted for the other guy. He’ll act and we’ll react, some with disapproval and he’ll disappoint us if his acts go against our idea of right. He can’t undo 28 years of Reagan, Bushes I and II and Clinton. Accumulated errors don’t get reversed in four years.

This is realism. One person has to be weighed against the millions of people whose individual acts and choices brought America to its present dire prospects and his weight cannot prevail over the nation’s historic trends. History matters. Obama is a good man. He has to inspire good in ordinary people and he seems to have a talent for it. By all means, hope. And do something differently yourself if you want the world to alter. Charles Jeanes, Nelson

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NDCU helps seniors SUBMITTED

The Nelson and District Credit Union gave two cheques to the Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society. Lauretta Wilson, left, treasurer for the society, and Bette Craig, president of the Friends of Nelson Elders (FONE), received the cheques from Tera De Vuono of the credit union. Also pictured are Diane Atkins, Viola Wierda (both from the society), Des Reilly from the credit union and Joan Reichardt from the society. The Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is a local

non-profit society whose mandate is to provide services to seniors in our area. Those services can include such things as help in the home, going on grocery runs, fitness projects, counseling and assisting with filling in income tax or other government forms. For information about the society, call Reichardt at (250) 352-7013 and for information about FONE contact Craig at (250) 352-7153.

SD8 avoids deficit Solution doesn’t leave money in Kootenay Lake School District’s fund for unforseen by Chris Shepherd

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School district staff came up with a plan to avoid a deficit this year, avoiding cuts to any teaching positions but the plan leaves no money in reserve if anything should go wrong. Kootenay Lake School District 8 trustees were shown staff’s plan at the Tuesday, Jan. 13 meeting. Bill Maslechko, school board chair, said the plan has addressed the $311,000 deficit that loomed over the school district. “If everything holds in place we should be able to go through with a balanced budget.” The deficit came to light last November and

in December, the trustees The remaining money had asked staff to find was saved as staff rear$500,000 to cover the def- ranged various expensicit and provide a contin- es, allocations, travel gency fund for emergen- expenses and some staffcies. Staff were only able ing arrangements. to address the immediate “We went through this problem of the deficit. with a fine-tooth comb,” The money was found Shulte said, noting no in several places, said staff positions were cut Monica Shulte, secretary from the school district. treasurer for SD8. Two teachers did have �� The d i s t r i c t ’s their hours cut, said Tom �� International Program Newell, president of the provided $200,000 while Nelson District Teachers’ �� the French Immersion Union, but otherwise the �� Program contributed union is cautiously optianother $70,000. mistic about the plan. �� Those programs are Newell approved of still offered, Shulte said. SD8’s move to make their �� The money was going budget more transparent �� to be carried forward and said he thinks next to future years but staff year’s budget will be even decided the money was better in terms of transneeded now rather than parency. later. The school district has

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been in a deficit before. That debt to the province grew to $3.9 million in 2004. Since then, SD8 has been making $637,000 payments since then. This year was supposed to be SD8’s final year paying off that debt to the province. Maslechko said he has mixed feelings about the plan. He said he’s glad they didn’t have to make cuts to the classroom. “I don’t feel good about the fact that we are in this situation.” Maslechko said SD8 has to create a larger contingency fund to avoid problem in the future. Maslechko noted SD8 will be in a better situation once the debt is paid off.

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Proportional representation regional tour

Monday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m. at the Nelson Municipal Library This is an opportunity to learn about the electoral reform referendum question that will be part of the provincial election on Tuesday, May 19. Gladys Brown, a member of the Citizen’s Assembly on Electoral Reform, will be hosting public awareness sessions on how and why this group of randomly selected voters chose to recommend the single transferable vote as the best system to elect MLAs in B.C. For more information contact info@kootenaystv.com or (250) 825-9282.

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Five Trick Pony

Friday, Jan. 30 at the Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. Ultimately eclectic, the Five Trick Pony crew represents the alternative side of electronic dance music. Breakfluid is quickly becoming well-known for dropping his fresh soulful sound all over town. Relatively new to Nelson, Braid will get the floor moving with a wide array of electro. Andrew Fi will kick start the night, performing his own original productions live on electronic hardware. $5 at the door.

Lucas Myers gets at the roots of his popular creation, the Cromoli Brothers in his latest production by Chris Shepherd

The Origin of the Cromoli Brothers

Saturday, Jan. 31, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria St. The mysterious origins of the Cromoli Brothers will at last be revealed as �� Lucas Myers brings his �� one-man, �� vaudeville act to the Capitol Theatre. �� Myers has a fondness �� for the characters he creMaestro Fresh Wes �� ated years ago. Thursday, Feb. 4 at the “They have my dream Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. �� job. They’re overtly theCanada’s own hip/hop �� atrical.” legend Maestro Fresh Talking �� about the comWes and opening show ing show, which is all new �� The Scale Breakers permaterial, Myers likes to form a special live show talk about the Cromoli Maestro has released �� Brothers Hasbro (like five albums, received the toy company) and ��numerous awards includSt. John (it’s pronounced ing a Harry Jerome “sin-jin”) as though they �� Award from the Black SUBMITTED are real people. Business and Professio The Cromoli Brothers �� nals Association,four first appeared three years Much Music Awards, two �� ago the Scout Hall, Myers they’ll tell a story, the While the show always because he has a vested ing show will be unlike People’s Choice Awards, other Cromoli two Toronto recalls, and they’ve had a origins of the Cromoli goes on, Hasbro’s antics interest in making sure any Music (or lack thereof) have the story is told accurate- Brothers show and will Awards, the first Platinum number of “world pre- Brothers. “They decided to lay been a sore point for St. ly. even include some special Album from a Hip miers” here in Nelson. The Cromoli Brothers guests (real people, not Hop Artist in Canada, Their shows are usually the rumours and gossip to John. “Hasbro is actually are just one of Myers’s the product of Myers’s a Special Achievement a series of vignettes that rest,” Myers says. A running gag for the going to show up this creations. He has done prolific imagination) and and Pioneer Award all relate to a particular Cromoli Brothers’ shows time,” Myers says. “St. numerous one-man shows visual effects using the from UMAC and a theme or topic. Origins will be a little has been Hasbro’s con- John is vehement about including East, Work and Capitol’s big screen. TrailBlazer Award from Hello, Baby!, to name a Tickets are $20 for Toronto’s Reel World different, however. There tinual absence from the that.” Myers figures Hasbro few. adults, $16 for students at Film Festival. will still be vignettes, but actual show, leaving St. John to carry on alone. will appear this time Myers says the upcom- the Capitol Theatre. Advance tickets are $15 at the Hotel Hume and at Eddy Music. Local DJ Rippel starts the night at 9 p.m.

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Loosen your lips and shake your hips 14th Annual Big Lip-Sync Contest

Saturday, March 7, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria St. “The King, Kanye West, Whacko Jacko . . . they’ve all taken top honours at the Annual Big Lip-Sync Contest over the years. Now it’s time for you to live out your fantasy. Put on your party clothes and enjoy your 15 minutes of fame before hundreds of adoring fans. And you could walk away with some great prizes as

well!” says organiser and “the tor Sinclair will look at perGrande Dame of Ham,” Norma formers’ overall theatricality. Kilpatrick. This year’s MC, a two-time Judges for this year’s event lip-sync contest winner, is the are Allison Girvan, Rudy multi-talented Lisel Forst. The Parachoniak and Jane Sinclair. 2008 winners will also be feaThe three of them have years tured in guest performances. of experience in the arts, and “As usual competition will be certainly know what they will fierce,” Kilpatrick says, “but all be looking for. Professional ages and all abilities are always singer Girvan will judge con- welcome. That is the joy of testants on their “lip-sync-abil- this competition, everyone gets ity”. Parachoniak, Mountain their moment in the spotlight, FM’s top rock jock and morning supported by the most appreshow host, will make �� the call on ciative audience in the world!” dance moves and actress/direcThere are three categories in

the competition; kids solo, kids group and adult. The audience picks their favourite as well. Prizes include cash, vouchers and gifts from the various businesses around Nelson. Registration opens on Tuesday, Feb. 10 and closes on Wednesday, Feb. 25. There is a registration fee of $8 which includes a ticket for the show. For more information call Jane at (250) 505-5406, for tickets go to the Capitol box office or call (250) 352-6363. – submitted

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Heddy Acclaim

Friday, Jan. 30 at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 705 Vernon St. The local classic rocker’s Heddy Acclaim will perform classic rock and jam/rock covers and a set of Pink Floyd. Dance to ‘70s rock and remember the party always on when Heddy Acclaim take to the stage.

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prizes like sun umbrellas and Objects. and lawn chairs. For more information, The evening will bring visit www.touchstonesnelSaturday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. music from around the son.ca. world like dance hall, reguntil 11 p.m. at The Factory gae, reggeton, soca, electro, Studio ONE, 301 Vernon St. Amnesty Melissa Meretsky of salsa hip hop, dub step and International Film Wassabi Collective and more. Miss Jedi Sistar Selecta Luscious Beats had a Festival dream to one day open up will do the opening set. Dress like its summer Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, her very own gallery, and cause the music is gonna Feb. 7 at Studio 80, Selkirk the day has arrived. Studio make you sweat on the College, Tenth Street One is located on the botCampus tom floor of the Factory at dance floor. Few artistic media have Prizes for best dressed. 301 Vernon St. Meretsky will show her best moves, and best booty the power to reach across cultures, languages, and latest works of art and dis- shaken. Tickets are $10 at even time itself, to influcuss future events with all the door or at Melissa ence millions of people in her friends. �� Her plan is to have a Meretsky’s new gallery at the language of our daily �� monthly showing of local 301 Vernon St. on the bot- lives. Film has such power, �� and out-of-town artists, tom floor. say the organizers of this film festival. bringing the community �� This year the films are: A �� together. Retro-Active : Artist World without Water, The She will be host work�� Iron Wall, A Promise to the ��discuss shops in the arts, music and curator CHRIS SHEPHERD Lisel Forst, left, as Snoopy, Robyn Lamb, as Lucy, and Mackenzie Hope as Charlie Brown. Dead, The Greatest Silence, �� recording, dancing and Thursday, Jan. 29, 7 p.m. at Fire Under the Snow, vocal classes on a monthly Touchstones Nelson, 502 �� Justice Without Borders, basis. People can also rent Vernon St. out the gallery for seminars Artist Lou Lynn and and Triage: Dr. James and other functions. curator Helen Sebelius host Orbinski’s Humanitarian The new space which is a discussion about the artist Dilemma. These films are should be very tight by opening night. Thursday, Feb. 5 to Saturday, Feb. 7 and �� a work of art in its self, and her work, ##2 Retro- about real people in real I’m very excited!” Thursday, Feb. 12 to Saturday, Feb. 14, 7:30 at life. They are a testament Besides Les Ms. the duo recently with all natural wood work active now on exhibit�� p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 8 and Feb. 15, 2:30 to the courage and resildesigned by Copper Chris Touchstones Nelson. brought Reefer Madness to the Capitol, p.m. at the TNT Playhouse at the corner of �� ience of the human spirit. and his team. Lynn’s glass and bronze while Lamb was also musical director �� Ward and Carbonate streets Tickets ($5 for each All ages welcome. sculpture explore the relaof The Rocky Horror Show. The cast The Les Ms. pairing of Lisel Forst and evening or afternoon) and �� tionship between high art Robyn Lamb are at it again with a bright features Reefer alumni Mackenzie Hope details are available at and applied art, drawing �� new production of the award-winning as Charlie Brown (also the show’s cho- Get your island on Otter books in Nelson and from an interest in historic Broadway musical You’re A Good Man, reographer), Tyler Stuart as Linus, and Saturday, Jan. 31, 10 p.m. tool design for inspiration. at the door. Charlie Brown to be presented at the Sydney Galbraith as Sally, plus Gus until 2 p.m. at Finley’s Irish For film details and Included in the show are a Fowler as Schroeder and Darren Fluss Bar and Grill, 705 Vernon St. TNT Playhouse. Nelson program schedule, selection of pieces from her “This show is delightful for all ages” on piano. Luscious Beats is team- previous work, Implements visit www.amnesty.ca/filmA cultural icon who has spanned five ing up with Gisto of the says director and performer (Snoopy) fest. decades, Charlie Brown has a universal Wassabi Collective to bring Forst. “It’s fast, fun, and funny and we have a very strong cast who are having a appeal. an evening dedicated to all Advance tickets at Eddy Music or the people who love the ball putting it together.” �� “With two weeks to go before open- Reo’s Video are $15 ($10 for children 12 sun. ing,” adds Lamb, “We’re already run- and under) or $18 and $12 at the door. The first 50 people get – submitted free flip flops and there are ning the whole play at rehearsals, so we �� drous music for the whole have shared main stages transport the audience to �� Blackberry Wood with Evanescence, Finger a place of warmth, laugh�� Friday, Jan. 30 at The Royal world to enjoy. Tickets on sale at Eddy Eleven, Seether, the ter and spectacle. on Baker, 330 Baker St. �� Music for $8. Trews, Nazareth, Kim The band members For more information, Mitchel, 54-40 and the �� describe themselves as contact www.mountaint- Northern Pikes, to name Dance a magic combination of �� hunderpresents.com improvisation a few. original old style country, �� Redfish wowed crowds Fridays, starting Feb. 6 to ragtime, circus, and gypsy �� at the Nakusp music festi- April 3, 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Redfish music. val this year and won the at the Moving Centre 533A They include up-to- Saturday, Jan. 31 at The 2008 Album of the Year Baker Street date party grooves, such Royal on Baker, from the B.C. Independent This class gives paras exotic worldbeats/hyp- 330 Baker St. Music Awards as well as ticipants an opportunotic hip hop/upjumpin/ Redfish is a band that ska, and other irresistible is fuelled by the restless winning the 2004 Artist of nity to engage in different approaches to dance body shakin’, foot shuf- spirit of rock and roll. This the year. Tickets are $8 at the improvisation such as five fling stuff. is the energy that compels rhythms, authentic moveThey consist of drum- them to stretch and search door. ment, narrative dance and mer Amrit Basi, Katheryn night after night. Like the fundamentals of contact Petersen squeezing magic most adventurous and bold Warm up with improvisation. from the accordion. bands and artists through Suitable for people of DeLisa Lewis and Jack rock’s short span of his- dance and acting all ages, body types and Garton blasting away on tory, they use their music Friday, Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m. at abilities. their shiny brass trumpets. to connect to something. the Capitol Theatre Allegro Dance Theatre The cost for this nineOn his acoustic bass is They want some rock and and Mount Sentinel week series is $125. There Michael Allyne, Corinne roll communion. plays saxophone and sings Their new album, De Secondary School’s drama is an open class on Friday, like a nightingale, and Profundis, was produced class will chase the winter Jan. 30, admission by Kris plays guitar and sings by Randy Cantor (Ricky blues away with this per- donation. For more information, his raspy half country half Martin, Bon Jovi, Fugees) formance. The evening will offer a call Vachon at (250) 352rap/hiphop heart out, this and engineered by Paul little orchestra conjures Santo (Aerosmith, Kid collection of music, danc- 3312 or visit www.thewellup some of the most won- Rock, Ringo Star). They ers and actors who will nessqi.com.

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Special Events

Ongoing Events Wednesdays NEED INEXPENSIVE BIRTH CONTROL? Options for Sexual Health drop-in clinic. 333 Victoria St. 5:30-8 p.m. 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 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Harrop Hall, Harrop 5:30 p.m. DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon meeting noon The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. HABLAS ESPANOL? Spanish Conversation group meeting every 2nd and 4th Wed of Month 5 - 6 p.m. Vienna Cafe. Donations. Contact Biodan@gmail.com NUTRIENT-RICH COOKING classes every Wed/Sun. Many topics to choose from. Contact Lorraine at lorraine@earthlobby. com or 250-352-3860.

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. 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. 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. REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 229-4346 or 2294343 for more details. INTUITIVE FREESTYLE DANCE for Children including Pranic Breathing. Ages 7-10 jumpforjoy@netidea.com/352 3263 for info. PLAY WITH CIRCUS TOYS drop in from 7:30 to 9:30p. m. at Central School Gym. $6 jumpforjoy@netidea.com for info.

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. GERMAN FAMILIES meet to sing and play at the Family Place. Contact: Irina at 250-354-0292

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. THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Saturday at 1 p.m. For further info. please call 250505-5583

Sundays (continued) SHAMBHALA CENTRE NYINTHUN: Join us for Sunday sitting meditation 9 a.m. to noon. There will be a break for refreshments mid-morning. You are welcome to come & go as you please. Everyone is welcome. 444 Baker St. 352-5560 www.nelsonbuddha.com WORSHIP SERVICES JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 10 a.m., 11 a.m, 6:30 p.m., 560 Baker St, Suite #3, 825-4095. QUAKER MEETING 723 Ward, upstairs, 9:45. 354-3859. WORHSIP, Community Church, Passmore Hall, 11 a.m. UNITY CENTRE of the Kootenays, 905 Gordon Rd. Broader Horizons. Back door, 11 a.m. NELSON AA - Sunday Morning 10 a.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. NELSON UNITED CHURCH service, 10 a.m. 602 Silica St. ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH Ser vice 10:15 a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. 352-2515 ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH fternoon worship 4pm, 21 Silica St. 354-3308 Mondays NELSON TABLE TENNIS CLUB. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Blewett Elementary School when school is in session. 352-9547 or 352-5739 SHAMBHALA CENTRE OPEN HOUSE: 7 p.m. meditation instruction and practice; 8 p.m. talk and discussion; 9 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. REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 229-4346 or 2294343 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. DIAPER FREE BABY / ELIMINATION Communication Support Circle 4th Monday of each month 1-3 p.m. at The Family Place 312 Silica St.

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. YOUNG FELLOWS OFF BOOZE Al-Anon Meeting 8 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. 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 kimmasse@shaw. ca 505-2684

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Saturday Jan 31 (continued)

ALTERNATIVE WORSHIP Experience “Restoring Wholeness” 7 p.m. at the Nelson United Church.

COME CELEBRATE the Chinese year of THE EARTH OX. A fun, entertaining and informative presentation complete with dancing and libations. 8:00 p.m., 26 View St. Tickets $35. 250-5090536 QIGONG INTENSIVE STRENGTH and Conditioning 3 Hour Workshop. Instructor Ryan Bloomfield. 2 - 5 p.m. at the Best Western, Nelson.

Thursday Jan 29

AROUND TOWN Wed. Jan 28

Sat. Jan 31 (continued)

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.

CROMOLI BROTHERS - The Origin of the Cromoli Brothers 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets $15/$20. Reserve call 250-352-6363.

NIKKO plays live music at Fusion 301 Baker St.

Sun. Feb 1

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 29 DAM UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC Open Stage, Thursdays, 9 p.m. hosted by Estevan, Dam Inn, South Slocan. DJ BRYX AND FRIENDS the art of mashup and turntablism. Doors at 10 p.m. at Spiritbar. NIKKO plays eclectic jazz 6 - 9 p.m. at Max & Irma’s.

Fri. Jan 30 RYLAN PLAYS SOLO FINGER syle guitar 6-9 p.m at Max & Irma’s. HEDDY ACCLAIM perform live at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. FIVE TRICK PONY per form alternative electro dance music at the Spiritbar. Andrew Fi start the evening. $5 at the door BLACKBERRY WOOD at The Royal on Baker. Advance tix $8 at Eddy Music. www.mountainthunderpresents.com

Sat. Jan 31 DAN HOWLETT, TYLER TOEWS & more tba unplugged at Ellisons Natural Food Cafe, 523 Front St. 12 - 3 p.m. INCOMPARABLE HUME Quartet at The Library Lounge, in the Hume Hotel. JUDE DAVIDSON SINGS classic songs & originals, 6-9 p.m. at Max & Irma’s Restaurant. Good food and music.

TAKE A VOYAGE THROUGH Vietnam at this travel adventure evening. 7 p.m. at the Slocan Park Hall located approximately 8 km north on Highway 6 from the Playmor Junction. Admission by donation to the Slocan Food Bank. Please call 226-0008 so they know how many chairs to put out. NELSON WALDORF SCHOOL Tours 8:30-9:30 a.m. - observe students and teachers in session, K-8th, call 250-352-6919. www.nelsonwaldorf.org

Sunday Feb 1 SOUL PATH MYTHOLOGY Reflecting on your personal path and purpose. 1:30 - 4 p.m. at the Moving Centre 533 Baker St $25. Information 250-8250104. KOOTENAY CUP - APEX Trails 10 a.m. info at www.nelsonnordicski.ca

SARAH AND RICH Per form soulful jazz standards in a pleasant lounge setting. 7:30 p.m. at the Redfish Grill at 479 Baker St.

STORIES FOR GROWING preschool stor ytime Nelson Municipal Library. 10:30 a.m. Preregister 352-8283.

NIKKO PLAYS EVENINGS at Nelson’s live jazz venue, The Library Lounge, located in the historic Hume Hotel.

RETRO-ACTIVE: Lou Lynn and Curator Helen Sebelius discuss exhibit at Touchstines Nelson 7 p.m. 502 Vernon Street.

SINGLE TRANSFERABLE VOTE Regional Informational Tour come to Nelson, 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Library.

Mon. Feb 2

Friday Jan 30

Wednesday Feb 4

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

SENIOR CITIZENS’ BR.51, 717 Vernon St. Potluck Luncheon, 12:30 p.m. All Seniors Welcome

SENIOR CITIZENS’ BR.51 Monthly Meeting at 1:30 p.m. 717 Vernon St. All Seniors Welcome.

Tues. Feb 3 LIVE OPEN STAGE at Finley’s Irish Pub, everyone welcome. LISTEN TO THE SWEET SOUNDS of Nikko ever y Tuesday at Fusion on Baker Street. 7-10 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. Feb 4 PAUL LANDSBERG & BERT PETERS, jazz guitar duo, Library Lounge in the Hume Hotel, 6-10 p.m. KARAOKE Amy Poznikoff putting on the Ritz and Wild Women Wednesdays at Finley’s Irish Pub and Grill.

CREATING WORKPLACES, Organizations and community groups where people thrive. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 523 Josephine St, 2nd floor. www.sunwater.ca

Saturday Jan 31 TALES FOR TWOS - Toddler Stor ytime Nelson Municipal Library. 10:30 a.m. Preregister 352-8283 or 352-6333. A TRIBUTE TO the life of John Gibbon will be held at 2 p.m. at the Spiritbar in the Hume Hotel. CELEBRATE ROTAPLAST QUILT show and tea from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St. KOOTENAY CUP - APEX Trails 11 a.m. info at www.nelsonnordicski.ca

Monday Feb 2

Thursday Feb 5 YOU ARE A GOOD MAN Charlie Brown, opening show at the TNT Playhouse, corner of Ward and Carbonate 7:30 p.m. Advanced tickets at Eddy Music and Reo’s Video or at the door.

Friday Feb 6 CO-OPS 101: The Co-op Model of Doing Business. 1:30 p.m. Community First Health Co-op. info@uccc.coop YOU ARE A GOOD MAN Charlie Brown, see Thurs for details. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL FILM Festival February 6/7 Studio 80, Tickets $5 Otterbooks or at door www.amnesty.ca/filmfest

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ALMOST ACOUSTIC JAM at The Royal on Baker, 9:30 p.m. No cover. MAESTRO FRESH WES performs live at the Spiritbar. Opening is The Scale Breakers Local DJ Rippel spins his set at 9 p.m. Tickets $15 at Eddy Music and the Hume Hotel 250-352-5331..

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TO WIN : every row, column and 3 by 3 square must each contain the digits 1 to 9. More challenging. Solution on page 14

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Shingles, part one: What are they? Shingles are often thought to affect only those who are elderly or seriously immunecompromised. However, although its occurrence in young healthy children or adults is much less, it is not as rare as one might think. It is important to understand what shingles are and what one can do to reduce the severity and duration of them. Shingles or herpes zoster is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, the varicella zoster virus (VZV). After becoming infected with chicken pox the virus can lie dormant in the nerve cells of your spine. Certain triggers, such as stress, fatigue, immunocompromisation (HIV for example) or immunosuppressant treatments (such as cancer treatments) can then cause an outbreak of shingles. Shingles cause a painful rash with blisters in a specific area of the skin, called a dermatome, in a ‘band’ or ‘stripe’ on one side of the spine/body. Pain, itching, tingling, numbness, fever, headaches, or photophobia (dislike of bright light) may precede the onset of the rash. The rash can be extremely painful and usually lingers for about one to two weeks before the blisters begin to crust over and heal. Shingles are only contagious to those who have not had chicken pox. If someone who

Struggling to get enough fruit and veggies into your diet right now? Don’t wait until summer to get back into smoothies. While smoothies aren’t the obvious choice in winter, the sometimes bland imported fruit and vegetables aren’t beckoning either. Take a break from squash and dig some fruit out of your freezer or go buy some frozen berries. Don’t be afraid to add some exotic touches like ginger or lemon zest and throw in a small amount of veggies like kale, spinach or sprouts. Even small amounts of broccoli and

Exploring Health

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CHRIS SHEPHERD

Vitamin E is good for dealing with the pain that comes after having shingles.

has not had chicken pox contracts the virus from someone with shingles (by direct contact while blisters are still forming and healing) the recipient will develop chicken pox, not shingles. Once all the blisters have crusted over the virus can no longer spread and once people have had chicken pox they can longer contract the virus from someone else. Next week’s column will discuss the ways in which one can reduce the incidence of shingles, the severity and duration of shingles episodes and post-shingles pain or damage.

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.

• RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS ________ Make sure your little one is safe in the water Morning and evening classes available!

• TOTAL FITNESS ___________________ Fridays 9:15-10:15 am This fantastic workout with interval training, circuit training, step, aerobox, cycling and strength related movements.

• A WORKSHOP FOR ASPIRING SONG WRITERS _______________________ Mon. Feb. 2 to Feb. 16 6:30 to 8:30 pm Age: 14 Years and older This course will focus helping people to compose their own songs with lyrics and music combined into a piece that could be performed. Guitar will be combined with lyrics.

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Smoothie sailing Chew On This

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cauliflower will disappear nicely into a blended fruity mélange. The possibilities are endless.

Tara Stark is a registered dietitian who specializes in helping people optimize their nutritional wellness and prevent diet related chronic diseases. For more information e-mail tara.stark@gmail.com or phone (250) 505-9854.

A DIRECTORY OF HEALTH & HEALING IN THE KOOTENAYS TO LIST YOUR SERVICE, CALL 354-3910

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 Paul Gaucher, RAC at Back In Motion...................... 352-0075

Art Therapy

Clearwater Art Therapy ............................................ 505-1100

Bodywork

Integrated Healing Touch, Biodynamic Craniosacral,Esalen® Massage; www.potentialswellness.com Madelene 352-0084 DeepTissue, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Bliss, Certified - Niko...... 551-2577

Breathwork

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

Massage Services

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, 20091-800-611-5788 Power Essentials, True Aromatherapy & Massage505-4144 RUBITIN, Mobile/Studio, Deep T., Neuro, Sports . 352-6804 Thai Massage, Mina Palmer, CTT at Shanti Yoga352-7703 Galena-DeepT,Swedish,Lomi,structl Shalimar ......354-4408 BodyMind Union, Chronic Pain, Deep Tissue ....... 505-9945 RebalancingTouch, deeptissue, energywork. Nathalie .... 352-2250

Nutritionists

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

Pharmacy

Chiropractic

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

Coaching

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

McKenzie Community Chiropractic ........................... 352-1322 Richard Klein, Stress Reduction Coach .................... 352-3280 Holistic Health, www.brendawiseman.com .............. 505-7555

Pilates

Registered Massage Therapists

Colonics

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

Counselling & Consultation

Reflexology

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

Mountain Waters Spa, 205 Victoria St............................352-3280 Craniosacral Reflexology, A Touch of Aloha................... 229-4424

Feldenkrais Method

Shiatsu

Hydrotherapy, Detoxification, Nutrition, U.Devine .. 352-6419

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

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

Social Work

Hair Care

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

Homeopathy

Mountain Waters Spa, 205 Victoria St............................352-3280 Shalimar Spa, located at the Prestige Inn ............. 354-4408 Nelson’s Aveda Concept SalonSpa Spa Oasis, 448 Baker St ..........................................354-4487

Front St. Hair Studio, The Key to Beauty ............... 354-1202 Barbara Gosney CCH RSHom Cdn 2102 Creek St..354-1180 Margo MacLaren DHom ............................................. 354-7072

Hypnotherapy

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

Spas

Yoga

Shanti Yoga Studio, Baker at Josephine, upstairs 352-7703

NATURAL, ORGANIC FOODS & PRODUCTS SINCE 1975 Open 8:00 - 7:00 Mon. to Sat. 295 Baker Street, Nelson 354-4077 www.kootenay.coop

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Thursday, Jan. 29, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre, 444 Baker St., third floor This is a meditation practice group for parent and infant. Inspired by the premise that a meditation practice can be cultivated with your infant present, new mother Sohan Ko and director Lynn Dragone are offering an opportunity for new parents in Nelson.

Whether baby is asleep, awake, crawling, playing or walking, participants will practice sitting and walking meditation. Basic instruction will be offered each week and a gentle introduction to teachings and discussion that enrich the peace and confidence of parenting life. Pregnant women, mothers and fathers alike are welcome. Admission is by donation. For more information, contact Lynn at (250) 3521964.

Intensive strength and conditioning qigong workshop

Saturday, Jan. 31, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Best Western Baker Street Inn, Osprey Room, 153 Baker St. This one-day workshop will teach four systems of exercise (qigong) that have been used for thousands of years by Chinese medical doctors and internal martial artists to strengthen the body, train the mind and forge the spirit. The four systems are:

maintenance qigong, standing meditation, strength training (weighted balls, partner resistance, power stretching), and patting/slapping qigong. The instructor is Ryan Bloomfield, from Victoria, and he is a traditional Chinese medicine doctor and has been practising internal Chinese martial arts for over 15 years. Refreshments will be provided as well as handouts for each system. Prices are $75 for one and $60 each for two peo-

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ple. For more information contact (250) 505-4562.

Research volunteers needed

Several Kutenai Art Therapy Institute students need volunteer participants for thesis research. One project is utilizing art therapy for exploring goals and focusing on life transitions and looking for new directions. Another is with emergency responders, to work through work-related trauma. For further information or to volunteer as a participant, phone (250) 352-2264.

Support needed for Kutenai Art Therapy Institute’s masters degree proposal

KATI has applied to the Ministry for Advanced Education in B.C. for degree granting status for an applied masters in art therapy. The proposal is visible and open to public comment on the government website – the instructions for sending comments are also on the same site. http://www.aved.gov. bc.ca/psips/public/report/ applicationsUnderReview.faces The Kutenai Art Therapy Institute (KATI) offers a two-year, postbaccalaureate diploma program in art therapy. It integrates art therapy theory, practice and research and focuses on training culturally sensitive and responsive art therapists that are sensitive to the therapeutic needs of small towns and rural communities.

Body mapping workshop

Saturday, Feb. 7 and Sunday, Feb. 8, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, 206-601 Front St. Body mapping is a combination of art and narrative therapy that originated in South Africa. It’s a method of exploring the emotional and

physical impact of HIV on the body and discussing treatment information. Body mapping techniques are introduced in this workshop as self-reflective tools that can be used to address a broad range of body concerns, such as body trauma, illness, and self-image. This experiential workshop is a two-day personal exploration of the body’s journey using art and narrative therapy. Participants will create a body tracing and spend the two days in creative response to a series of directives. Call (250) 352-2264 for information. This workshop is $250. For a full list of the institute’s workshops visit http://kati.kics.bc.ca/ workshops/workshops. html

2009 Relay For Life

Saturday, May. 30, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Lakeside Rotary Park The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life will be “Divine in 2009.” Relay For Life is the biggest cancer event that makes the biggest difference. Whether you join as a volunteer, a participant or sponsor someone you know, you are helping to make cancer history. There are many volunteer opportunities available and organizers are recruiting teams for this year’s event. For more information, contact (250) 521-0370, nelsonrelay@bc.cancer. ca or www.cancer.ca/ relay.

Body awareness for children

Thursdays, starting Jan. 29 to Thursday, March 19 at the Moving Centre, 553A Baker St. Chakras, pranic breathing, body awareness, sound and intuition for children aged 7 to 10. This is an eight-week exploratory class including freestyle dancing and playfulness E-mail Simone at jumpforjoy@netidea.com or call (250) 352 3263 for information and to register. Classes are $6 each.

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racy Franklin’s daughter emerged from the womb on Dec. 23, 4:30 a.m., weighing 6 lbs. 3 oz., and about the size of a Cabbage Patch Kid. Proud grandparents Gary & Janis of Grande Cache, AB & Uncle Jody of Victoria. Thanks to Melanie, Lilli, Mona, Kootenay Community Midwives (a special thanks to Ilene for the birth), hospital staff, & all of our friends who have supported our journey from the beginning! May blessings be!

HOUSING URGENTLY NEEDED! Clean, safe, low-cost accommodations needed to house local low income citizens. For more information please contact Bev at Nelson Cares at : 250-551-3015 A TRIBUTE TO the life of John Gibbon will be held on Saturday January 31st, 2 pm, at the Spiritbar in the Hume Hotel.

Announcements

Children

Education

Health & Fitness

Misc. for Sale

THE AGM FOR The Smum Iem Society will be at the Brent Kennedy Learning Centre located at A-1092 Highway 6 at 3:30 pm Thursday, Jan 29th PROCTER GYMNASTIC CLASSES for ages 3 and up and Trampoline Classes for ages 6 and up start on Feb. 3rd and 4th at the Procter Hall. PRE-REGISTRATION IS A MUST call Janice at 250-229-5796 VOLVOS: 1981 242, good shape, standard, studded winters, $1200 obo. 1982 wagon: beater $400. 250352-3648 PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING with TLC. PINKY’S PET PARLOUR 536 Ward St. Nelson Tues.-Sat. 10-6 ph.#250-551-5501 LEARN MORE ABOUT Michelle Mungall, the youngest candidate for the Nelson-Creston NDP nomination. www.michellemungall.com SICK OF FLOWERS? Try giving the gift of Bon Vie this Valentine’s day. Interesting and unique giftboxes, something for everyone! Customized giftboxes also available. http://bonviegiftbox.com

LOOKING FOR IN home child care for my 9 month old son in Bonnington every second Thursday from 11:00am to 3:00 pm. Good pay! Call 250-3596979 LOOKING TO SHARE a nanny or a dayhome for a 19 mos. sweet boy Mondays and/or Wednesdays. 352-3704 FOR SALE: Graco Stroller $25, Deluxe Baby Super Saucer $20. 250352-7972 BABYSITTER/NANNY - Experienced, responsible, and loves kids and how we learn from each other. Will do house cleaning. References available. Angela 505-2383. LIVE-IN NANNY REQUIRED for 2 children. Positive, loving environment. Room and board plus wage. Amy 505-5576 THOMAS TRAIN SET, accesories and table paid over $400, asking $250. Lightweight folding stroller $20. 359-0171 QUALITY 3-WHEELER STROLLER, suitable from birth, silver and black good condition. $90 obo 352-3033 FOR SALE: CONVERTABLE crib, change table, toy chest. Ikea set. Natural wood finish. $200. 250-3520049

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. TRAIN FOR A NEW CAREER in Medical Transcription. Learn from Home! Earn from home! Contact CanScribe today for a FREE information package. 1-800-466-1535 www. canscribe.com, info@canscribe.com.

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.

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. ADD AND SAVE on home phone reconnection. Bad credit - no problem! Up to $30. off for new customers, plus lower monthly rates! Call Tembo 1-877-266-6398 or sign up online www.tembo.ca. AMPLIFIER $50, SPEAKERS $25, turntable $25, dresser $100, wooden truck $100, York gym $25. 250-359-7756 GOOD WARM CLOTHES, all kinds, clean, for men and women and quilts for bed. 250-352-6028 KENMORE PORTABLE DISHWASHER, barely used, $500 250-226-7789 WEDDING DRESS, CLASSIC style, cream coloured, strapless, floor length, absolutely beautiful! $300 250-354-1453 CONSTRUCTION HEATER $45. Heavy duty 1/2 inch Milwaukee right angle drill $150. Both good condition 250-505-2075. DANBY WINE COOLER $80, Wood stove $200, Hot-tub jet pump $400, Touring skiis w/skins $500 355-2327 VARIOUS GOLD RINGS and bracelets for sale. Call 250-365-5896 for details and prices. 6 H.P. ARIENS Snowblower $200, Vitamaster Air Waves exercise bike, new condition, $30. 250-359-8103 CHECK THIS OUT! Burton air 161 $200 JBL 1000watt subwoofer balisticenclouser/w-amp$300 cannon AE-1 35-70mm lens+velbon tripod $150 250-551-1964 TOM CLANCY BOOKS. 20 different paperbacks, used. $10. 352-6268 NEW, INK CARTRIDGES for Epson C86 printer, black $10/ea, magenta and yellow $7/ea 354-3793 FREEZER, 11 CU. ft. works great, $50, Ph: 352-2823 TREADMILL, POWER DECLINE/ INCLINE, non folding, great shape $425 obo 359-8053 $25 FREE VET CARE $100 credit for $75. Cottonwood Animal Care Nelson call Kathleen 250-229-2355 BEIGE FLORAL LAZYBOY sofa and burgandy recling chair $350 O.B.O Ph. 352-9720 WASHER, MAYTAG GOOD condition $250 obo 352-2238 VINYL RECORDS: RUSSIAN, Italian, German language; classical composers; symphonies; and miscellaneous. $1/record. 250-352-6762 HANDMADE, QUEEN FUTON frame, folds into couch $100. Queen satin duvet covers $20 each. (250) 5056600 WOODEN, HAND-CARVED BABY high chair; paid $160, asking $80. Bamboo, venetian blinds $20 each. (250) 505-6600 WASHER/DRYER SET EXCELLENT condition Must sell moving. $500 obo 250-352-1621 ASAP ORIGINAL THULE BOX, double walled, fits 4 pair of skis $225 250354-3697

Art LES WEISBRICH ARTIST proof prints, small crafts, Aboriginal carvings, masks, pottery, drums. 1-800287-1477 or 1-877 494-8588.

Business Opportunities MONEY MAKER - Local route, no selling on your part. For more info call 1-866-821-2569. REACH YOUR TARGET MARKET. Community Classifieds are printed in over 600 newspapers across Canada every week. Book now! Limited time offer - buy 3 ads get the 4th free. ads@bccommunitynews.com or 1866-669-9222.

NORTH KOOTENAY LAKE COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY

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

Computers 17” CRT MONITOR, excellent condition, $15 250-608-3548 ACER ASPIRE1690NOTEBOOK, INTEL pentium 1.73ghz, 80gb HD, 1Gb RAM, intel 915GM GraphicsCard $300 OBO 250-354-8547 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” Tel#250-505-4940 E-mail hc-s@live.ca

Education TRAIN TO BE AN APARTMENT/ Condominium Manager from home. Jobs registered across Canada! Thousands of grads working. Government registered. 29 years of success. Information: www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456. START A STAGING BUSINESS with our distance education course. Learn professional skills quickly and easily. ISRP(tm) certification. FREE BROCHURE. 1-800-267-1829. www. qcdesignschool.com.

Events FEBRUARY 8th - THE MEDICINE WHEEL Practice in The Mystery School at the Moving Center, 533 Baker. 1:30 to 4 p.m. $25. Information 250-825-0104. FEBRUARY 1 - SOUL PATH Mythology. Reflecting on your personal path and purpose. 1:30 - 4 p.m. at the Moving Centre 533 Baker St $25. Information 250-825-0104.

Free COMPLETE SET OF Encyclopedia Britannica 1966 ed, needs a good home. Full of info. Call before 8pm 250-505-2070

Furniture ANTIQUE ROLL TOP desk with chair, early 1900’S, Appraised at $675, asking $450 photos available. 359-0171 COMPUTER DESK WITH hutch, good quality $95. Bookshelves and other furniture at various prices. 250352-2722 DESK 30”X50”, STEEL, C/W centre drawer, arborite top. Picture available. $38.50 250-229-4300 BUNKBEDS, ROYAL BLUE, bottom converts to futon couch 250-352-6120 METAL FRAME BUNKBEDS, blue, twin with one good mattress $150. Phone 250-354-0207 FIRM QUEEN-SIZED FOAM mattress with cover. Also canister vacuum with all attachments. Tel: 250-352-9566 DARK CHERRYWOOD ANTIQUE dining table & 4 chairs. Round with leaf. Good condition. $400 352-3526 LOVELY DOUBLE FRAMED futon bed/couch. In good shape. $200 obo. 250-505-5156/509-1785 COFFEE TABLE THAT lifts up towards the user. Wood Construction. $50. 250-365-5896 DRESSER, FOUR DRAWERS, vintage, wooden. 36” tall, 30.5” wide. $50. Nelson. (250)352-6458 (no messages). chuckleberry@telus.net.

Health & Fitness 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. Tues/Thurs 6:30 - 8 p.m. Call 250-352-0459

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Help Wanted REMOVE YOUR RECORD: A CRIMINAL Record can follow you for life. Only PARDON SERVICES CANADA has 20 years experience. Guaranteeing record removal. Call: 18-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366). www.RemoveYourRecord.com. SOUTH ROCK LTD. is seeking Asphalt Paving Foremen, Superintendents, and skilled workers for the 2009 season in Alberta. Accommodations supplied, competitive pay, benefits packages, and a respectful work environment! Visit www.southrock.ca for information. Fax 403-568-1327. Email: edbom@southrock.ca. NELSON’S WOMEN CENTRE requires Drop-In Coordinator, 10 hours/Week. For Job Description and application requirements please email nelsonwcjob@live.ca (preferred) or call 352-9916. Application Deadline: January 31st. QUALITY CHILDCARE PROVIDERS needed. Childcare Resource and Referral can assist you in starting your License Not Required Childcare business. Call 250-352-0407 for information. LOOKING FOR WORK? Snowed in? Transportation a problem? For great work search help from the comfort of your home. Try our new E-Services at www.kcds.ca 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 .

House Sitting HOUSESITTER WANTED. CHARMING heritage cottege near Lakeside Park. One week, February. 250-352-3870

Lost & Found CELL PHONE FOUND. Phone 3529388 to identify and claim. LOST YAKTRAX WALKING traction device Jan 16 corner of Kootenay and Victoria 352-0144. Thanks! BROWN SKI COAT on Sat. Jan. 17 at Spirit Bar with skipass in right breast pocket that has picture ID of Tom Gunst.Door guy at The Royal. 250-354-8176 AUS PASSPORT, SONY Camera, Green Purse, lost near Hume Hotel NYE night. Please return Ph:250505-9772/505-1184. FOUND LARGE, SOLID grey, short haired male cat, gold eyes. Silica/ Cedar. Call if yours! 354-2093 VALID LICENCE PLATE found on Kennedy Road, Lemon Creek. Call Elisabeth at 250-355-2536. BEAUTIFUL SCARF FOUND on Baker St. between Ward and Stanley. Identify at 352-5640

Misc. for Sale

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, inches deep. Deer hide and 500 GB HD, 22” LCD Flat Panel, cedar. Sturdy, lightweight, �� Windows Vista or 15.4” Notebook! excellent sound. $300. BONUS 20” LCD TV with DVD! (*Call �� Kathy 250-825-4526 for conditions) 1-800-236-2504.

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27’ FLAT TV, NEW $70 SHAW digital TV-terminal $100 Sofa $250, sofa chair $50, table $25 250-505-7243 SET OF 4 14” Toyota Rims $75, Yamaha Tenor Sax $750 OBO, WBV Machine $600 229-2352 IPOD - 4GB, 3rd generation with video $85 OBO 352-1806 HARDWOOD FLOORING NAILER. Pneumatic, shoots cleats/nails or staples. Used one project. $150. 250352-3545.

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Misc. Wanted

Music & Dance

Personals

Services

Sports Equip.

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 sit someone of similar dimensions, 5’1”, 110lbs, chest 32”. jennie 354-7812

LOOKING FOR 1 gallon glass jars (for canisters) please. 250-505-9897 OLD-FASHIONED BICYCLE WANTED, with curved handlebars. Please call 250-509-1193 LOOKING FOR USED SNOWSHOES: Reasonably-priced. MSR’s would be great but others good too. 250 3525757. WANTED DRY FIREWOOD delivered to South Slocan 250-359-7588 WANTED: BIG (5 gallon) glass jug. Martin: 250-354-4257 WANTED BOLER TRAILER or other small trailer for loving home. Call 352-5898. WANTED REFUNDABLE cans/bottles by 7 year old boy who has donated $500 to KL Hospital. 825-9536

YAMAHA BASS GUITAR crate b20xl amp $300, new prime film slide scanner $80 250-365-5608 UPRIGHT BASS FOR sale. With Barcus-Berry pickup & transducer. $1,000. For details 250-354-2735 MANDOLIN - Fender “F” style (scrolled), excellent shape, nice to play $650 call Larry 250-354-1903 FIVE PIECE DRUM Set with extras. In excellent condition. Asking $450. Please call 399-4890. ROCK KEYBOARD/GUITARIST WANTED for original music group energetic and reliable. Performances and recording. 250-365-1080 CD & DVD DUPLICATION, direct to disc printing and graphic design located in Nelson: www.shortyburns. com 352-BURN(2876) FRIENDS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC informal, interactive soirees for music aficionados. 250-505-5583 AYOTTE CUSTOM WOOD Hoop Drum Set, $1500 250-354-9898 YAMAHA MS-100DR ELECTRONIC drum monitor, fits Roland kits, manual, excellent condition, $500 250608-3548

ARE YOU LOSING a loved one to substance abuse? Our program has the highest success rate. Help is only one phone call away! 1-877-7827409; www.narconon.ca. DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/ShortTerm Relationships, Free Calls. 1877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes.1-888534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chat-lines. Local Single Ladies.1877-804-5381(18+)

$500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660. DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM. We help Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady income? you may qualify for instant help. Considering bankruptcy? Call us first 1-877-220-3328 Free consultation. Government approved program, BBB member. ORCA TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 5050612. 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.ONE CALL DOES It All! Journeyman Electrician/ HANDYMAN Can do a Variety of Jobs Including: ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, PAINTING, CARPENTRY, SHEETROCK, ECT. I am experienced, reliable, efficient, meticulous, honest. You won’t be disappointed! Available Days, Evenings and Weekends. Mike (250) 359-5918 NEED AND ELECTRICIAN? Call THAYER’S. Prompt, reliable and old fashioned good service. p:250-2294482. c:250-551-0382. WILL PICK UP your recyclables; popcans, beer bottles, glass, rice-milk cartons, tin, and plastic. No paper or garbage. Call 250-505-5452 or 250505-9287. 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. ROCK BOTTOM BOBCAT SERVICES: Site Preparation. Landscaping. Backfilling. Cleanup & Removal. Call for an estimate. 250354-1020

SCARPA T3 TELEMARK boots. Size 12-13. $150.00 obo. p:250-229-4482. c:250-551-0382. LADIES SNOWBOARD 147CM, Giro helmet, Size 7 Burton Freestyle boots, bindings, bag. Excellent condition $500.00 250-355-0015 WANTED: MEN’S size 10 ski boots, in good condition please. 250-229-4238 MEC CLIMBING HARNESS, size med. 5-10 “gambit” shoes size 8 mens. used twice. $120. 250-354-7882 BURTON WOMANS SIZE 8 1/2 snowboard boots, to small worn a couple times $80. baby blue/white 226-6760 KARHU BC 100 skis 179cm with Diamir Experience bindings, great condition. $500 250-359-6815 170CM NORDICA SKIS with marker bindings. Like new, used twice, 1/2 price of new $275. 250-352-6221 AWESOME SIMS BINDINGS, with a hardly worn pair of women’s size 6 reichle snowboard boots $150, jennie 354-7812

Misc. Wanted ACCORDION WANTED IN playing condition. Christoph 505-2162 WANTED: OLD SHED or building to tear down and take away or used lumber. 250-229-5204 WANTED: CHEAP MEAT for dog food (beef/pork/deer). Clawfoot tub. Ski holder for skidoo. 352-5311 WANT TO BUY quantity of 12’ 8x8 timbers 250-359-7234 SEEKING OUT A nice couch. Call 250-352-5766. Ask for Alfredo or Danya. CLEANING YOUR FREEZER? Got freezer burnt meat? Call me. I make my own dog food.250-226-6796

Music & Dance CENTURY ALTO SAX great shape,recently tuned.$750.00 Yamaha trumpet recently tuned great shape. $250.00 250-352-3696 FOR SALE BACH student trumpet with mute $250. 359-7163

Pets & Livestock WANTED FREE ANY type size of Chickens for a Nana that lives in the bush. 250-352-7913 FEMALE WHITE SHEPPARD 6 yrs. all shots, spayed - needs 24/7 company away from traffic. 250-229-2322 ONE PORTABLE BATHTUB with legs suitable for pet grooming. $50 obo. 250-352-9596 RAT CAGE, LIKE New. 104X52cm. $75. Ph:354-4296 SALTWATER Fish/reef Enthusiasts: interested in sharing experiences, frags, possible club? Email: saltyfish@shaw.ca, 250-304-3535.

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Cars

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Tires/Parts/Other

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. #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.

2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI, 30MPG 200hpV6, 140000kms, New Winters, Front+Side Airbags, Black Ext/Int, Immaculate. $14000. 250509-1759 1992 SUBARU LEGACY SS sedan, 208km, auto, sunroof etc. Call 250359-6887 1990 TOYOTA CAMRY 4wd, runs great, 240km, winter tires, $1,800. 250-226-6869 ‘97 FORD THUNDERBIRD 203K highway kms tow package studded tires strong reliable car $3300 obo 250-352-3373 MAZDA 4X4 MINI-VAN. Rust-free, reliable transport. Local car, Full history. Giveaway price: $999. 778-235-2398 2002 HONDA CIVIC, 4-door, standard, silver. Winter and summer tires. 134,000 km $8000 Annely 352-2672 2001 SILVER SUBARU Forester S. Must See! Fully loaded, all records 156K $9400 OBO 352-1975

2005 SUZUKI KING Quad 700, Winch, New 26” Mudwiser tires, heated grips. $5500 OBO 250-359-6970

1995 FORD F150 4x4 300 6cyl. 5spd $2500 OBO. BowFlex Xtreme $1000 250-226-7732 1989 DODGE DAKOTA 4x4, great shape, great gas mileage. V-6, 5speed, single cab. Must sell $1800 obo. 250-505-9158. 1999 BLACK Chevrolet Surbuban 4x4 7 Passenger 350 Automatic Leather Loaded 270,000 kms $3300 Danny 250-508-1707 94 TOYOTA 4RUNNER great shape. loaded, cd, AC etc. 50k on new engine $5000-obo 250-825-2209 1992 PATHFINDER STANDARD 4wheel drive . Newish Michelin allseason radials, cd player $2200. 250229-4782 Ainsworth 2004 DODGE DAKOTA, Quad-Cab, 4WD, 4.7-V8, Fully Loaded, must sell! $12,950.00 call 250-505-4820 1984 VW VANAGON. Runs great in good condition. Motivated to sell. $3100 obo. 505 2015 2002 GMC 3/4 Ton Supercab, longbox, tow package, automatic 6-liter A.T.C. 352-1693 1998 GMC SAFARI AWD Van 215,000 kms, excellent condition. $6500 obo. 250-352-6662 CHAINS FOR SMALL tractor or truck, 8.3 X 24, $50, 352-5004.

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$33,000 obo. 112,000 km. Automatic, recently tunedup. VR6 has taken us up the mountains without difﬁculty. FWD goes great in snow. No accidents. Fridge, stove, sink, furnace, A/C, all in good condition. Sleeps four. Baby not included! 250-505-5499

Sleds/Bikes 2002 HONDA SHADOW ACE 750, lots of extras, beautiful bike. Phone 250-229-4238. SNOWMOBILE TRAILER, DOUBLE wide, ride on ride off, $900, 2294372 SKI-DOO, SUMMIT 600. Awesome shape, rarely used. A steal at $3600, includes trailer! Call Rob: 354-2968.

Tires/Parts/Other (4)215-70R15 MICHELIN ARCTIC alpin winter tires on steel wheels, hubcaps fits Ford Windstar Van $200 229-4474 NOKIAN SNOW TIRES 205/55R16 used 1 season, four on rims. THULE Roof Rack. Fit Jetta. 250-825-0087 2 SNOW TIRES p155-80R13 $50 for both. 2 snow tires P235-75-15 like new $100 for both. 1 LT245-16 Wrangler $75. 250-226-7990 WANTED: WINTER TIRES on or off 16 inch rims. Existing: 205/55 R16 Please call 250-352-1705 $$$$ WE BUY SCRAP car/truck batteries. $2.00 each. Free P/U anywhere in B.C. Any quantity. Toll Free 1-877-334-2288. Ask for Brad. 2001 FORD F150 4x4 XLT Automatic, Extended Cab with Canopy, Alloy Wheels, 250-505-5025 1991 FORD F250 XL. 4X4, 8 cyl., 5 lt. 236.000km. Red. $1250.00 obo. “Ismael” 250-229-5260 or 250-5511703(cell)

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CHARMING SALMO HOME in quiet neighbourhood close to schools and shopping. Many recent upgrades $184,900 Call Trevor@NelsonRealty. ca 250-354-8409 5-BDRM, NEW EXECUTIVE home on 1 acre. Ten min from Nelson, $680,000. 250-352-3559 2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW, lower Fairview, open concept, woodstove, many recent improvements, detached workshop. $250,000. 250-352-4680 Karl GREAT VALUE! 3 BR/ 2 bath on 1 level treed acre in Balfour. $399,000. (250) 229-4576 or 354-8085 PARK LIKE SETTING 1 acre just outside of Salmo. Older 2 bedroom mobile and 22 x 40 shop. $189,900 Call Trevor@NelsonRealty.ca 250354-8409 HERITAGE IN THE HEART OF TOWN! Spacious 4 bedroom home on an easy care lot. A must see! $299,900 Call Trevor@NelsonRealty. ca at 250-354-8409

CHARMING AND AFFORDABLE homestead near Nelson on 3 private acres in friendly community. $198,000 by owner. 250-359-6669 ONE ACRE ON Winlaw Creek. Beautiful, flat and quiet. New insulated shed/cabin covered deck. $118,000 250-352-0902 3 BEDROOM, SEPARATE studio, nice neighbourhood, easy walk downtown, redone, $279,000 obo, adjacent lot available. 352-0086 WATERFRONT LOT FULLYSERVICED WITH pristine views of Kootney Lake/Mountains. 5 min to downtown. Call Brent 604-715-9181 1 ACRE PARK-LIKE setting just North of Salmo. Older 2 bedroom mobile with 22 x 40 shop. A mustsee! $189,900 Trevor@NelsonRealty. ca 250-354-8409

Rentals COZY 2 BEDROOM, well cared for, duplex in Castlegar, W/D. Available March 1. References, $725/mo 3522791

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Council doled out the last of its grants-in-aid budget, benefiting the electric tram, the local arts council and the Kootenay Kids Society. The money, $7,596, was left over from last summer. As council debated the latest applicants – there were nearly $70,000 worth of requests – Mayor John Dooley said the focus should be on projects that might fail without the money. Council eventually decided to give $5,000 to the Nelson Electric Tramway Society, $2,000 to the Nelson and District Arts Council and $596 to the Kootenay Kids Society. The tramway society had requested the $5,000 to help them replace wheels on the streetcar. The society has been afraid they may not receive permission to operate from the BC Safety Authority without the new wheels. The Nelson and District Arts Council had requested $3,000. It will use the $2,000 it received to cover costs associated with the Kootenay Artisans Winter Carnival. The Kootenay Kids Society had requested $800. The $596 it received will be used for renovations at Family Place to allow for larger group sizes for the Pregnancy Outreach Program. The decisions were made at council’s Monday, Jan. 12 meeting.

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LAKESIDE PARK LARGE room w/ bathroom, $375. Internet, laundry, bus route. parking. Available until June 12th. 250-354-9056 3BDRM 1-1/2BATH HOUSE for rent Uphill Nelson, fenced yard, ns pet neg. Sarah - 250.595.4736 1 BEDROOM AVAILABLE in straw bale house in Blewett. $495/month inclusive. 250-354-7482 or Phil. voigt@live.com 4 BEDROOM HOME for rent at 6 mile. Covered deck, carport, quiet neighbourhood. No smoking, no pets. Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 352-2100

LARGE FURNISHED ROOM near hospital. Beautiful views, Laundry, HS internet. $450/mo inclusive. phone 354-3922. ROOMATE WANTED $450 all inclusive. 10 min. from town. 250-359-8189 SHORT-TERM, FURNISHED ROOM, Blewett, available now! for single between 25yrs - 40yrs. Must like dogs. (Jen)250-352-6948 CHEAP ROOM, NICE people - now until June. Comfy bed and everything included. 250-825-4200 LOOKING FOR ONE person share uphill house. $450/mo plus utilities & last month rent. 250-354-4733 ROOM TO RENT in large shared, furnished house, in Blewett, (6 km fr. Nelson). W/D, storage space, heat & utilit. included, $475 month,no pets, great for student or ski season. Contact 250-509-0662 for info. ROOM AVAILABLE. Looking for third to compliment our health and wellbeing conscious home. Judy 250352-3319 1-BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE bathroom in a large shared home available for clean, quiet person. 352-2051

LOOKING FOR A responsable young adult to share two bedroom downtown apartment. call Stacey 250-3529595 ex 203

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. 1 bedroom suite near hospital, includes utilities, shared entry, N/S, N/P, N/C. Quiet, mature, helpful lodger sought. 250-352-3400 ROOM FOR RENT in trailer, young responsible person, 1 mile from Nelson, W/D, 350$/mo, utlilities included. 509-0887 Large 2 bedroom suite, Uphill, newly renovated, loft and full basement, hardwood floors, clean. Available Feb 1st. Looking for quality people for a nice space. $1100 includes utilities W/D, sorry no pets. 250-352-3294. 6 MILE AREA. Stunning lake & mountain views. 1.2 acre private yard. 2 bedroom chalet style house. Bright kitchen. Soaker tub. Large deck. Woodstove & electric heat. Laundry, storage. Pets negotiable. $1200/mo. + portion utilities. 250-825-4088

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HOMES & GARDENS Bring home with you What is it about going “back home” that always sounds so appealing until we actually get there? Thomas Wolfe, author of You Can’t Go Home Again, writes: “And he never had the sense of home so much as when he felt he was going there. It was only when he got there that his homelessness began.” Difficulty and disappointment arise when we think of “home” as a warm, fuzzy place, replete with only good memories and nostalgic associations. We expect that, despite our absence, nothing will have changed; parents will take care of us, friends will have missed us and the dog will still play with the same old sock. However, turn “home” into a state of mind instead of a set of expectations, or a specific structure, and home is with you always. It is the strong, inner base from which we live confidently and productively in the world. It offers a safe place to return to within ourselves when we are in need of comfort and restoration. Homelessness, on the other hand, is the state of being that arises when our lives and environments are misaligned. We are functioning in one place while our minds are busy

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Kate Bridger

contemplating a long list of “if onlys.” We are not fully present which is inevitably reflected in all we do. We may become tired, irritable and withdrawn. This disconnection makes “back home,” or “somewhere else,” seem very appealing but, as it invariably turns out, home isn’t necessarily there either. Home, in fact, is closer than you think. By developing and nurturing a portable sense of belonging from inside, instead of outside, we consciously engage in lives compatible with our environments and circumstances. This makes us comfortably “at home” wherever we are and whomever we are with. It is the best home of all. (to be continued in my next column.)

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.

Understanding cross contamination Some time ago the municipal water/sewer department was digging up sewer piping in our rear lane. I’m not sure what happened but they paid for several of us on the same water service line to have our house water lines flushed. One person who’d been doing laundry in her washing machine got all her clothes replaced. Can you explain what the reason may have been? This sounds to me like a problem with sewage contamination in the domestic potable water supply. What may have happened is called cross connection. While excavating for a sewer or water pipe, occasionally an excavation machine operator will hit both pipes at the same time. Unfortunately, those two pipes may have been broken, releasing and recombining the sewage effluent and the domestic water in the same pit. This contaminated water can now back siphon into your home’s water supply if you turn on a tap while the broken water pipe remains in the contaminated water. Industry standards acknowledge the potential in these circumstances for cross contamination of the water supply with the sewage effluent. There are sets of standard procedures that must be implemented once a potential cross

Home Front

Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Dale Olinyk

contamination is identified. Flushing out your domestic water lines in your home and all the associated fixtures like sinks, hoses and irrigation piping that were in use at the time of the cross connection would be an appropriate precaution to ensure that no harmful bacteria contaminated your water supply. Cross connection control is a specialized branch of the plumbing trade because the potential for cross connections is considerable, especially in larger communities where water piping serves a large and diverse group of users. These cross-control experts are not just trying to protect

the domestic water supply from sewage. There are hundreds of potential threats to the domestic water supply from industrial and domestic chemicals, storm water and “grey” water (used potable water). In your own home there are several potential locations that cross contamination can occur. For instance, if you are mixing garden chemicals or fertilizers in a bucket and leave the garden hose in the water while other users downstream of your house draws water, back siphonage can occur through your garden hose, pulling chemicals back through the hose and into your domestic drinking water. That is why all new exterior hose bibbs are equipped with a backflow preventer valve to prevent this cross connection. Other common potential cross connections in the home are detachable kitchen faucets that can be left in a sink full of grey water. Similarly, laundry sinks often have a rubber hose on the water faucet that can lie in the laundry water. Often these faucets do not have built–in valves to protect from potential cross connections. So it is advisable to look around your house for potential cross connections between sewage, grey water and your potable water supply.

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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This open floor plan is designed for today’s living. Lower Rosemont, newly painted, spacious, updated 3 bed, 3 bath home shows like new. Recent updates includes kitchen with stainless appliances, bathroom countertops, hot water tank and much more.

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This well kept 1/2 duplex is located in a well populated area located near schools and recreation. There are 3 levels of living area spread over almost 1600 sq feet. 3 bedrooms, full bath upstairs with main floor set up nicely for entertaining and dining. Break into the market.

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