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INSIDE Books books books Books Everywhere! takes literature to the street. PAGE 3

RDCK avoids logging question Directors won’t criticize province’s handling of logging in the Slocan Valley. PAGE 4

Romeo & Juliet Ballet company brings Shakespeare’s tragedy to the Capitol Theatre. PAGE 7

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Pulpit Rock hike gets a leg up Columbia Basin Trust donates $51,400 to popular hike by Chris Shepherd The society building the new trail to Pulpit Rock received a huge boost last week when the Columbia Basin Trust announced it was donating $51,400 to the popular hike. “We’re really happy with the donation,” said Al Dawson, former director for Area F and one of the many people who helped secure the popular hike’s future. The money will let the Friends of Pulpit Rock Society build a six-car parking lot at the trail head, put in an official sign, build 200 metres of new trail and deactivate the old trail that runs through private land. Nancy Selwood, a member of the society that was started last year to help preserve the hike, said the donation will ensure the new route on the hike is done well. Wayne Lundeberg, a community liaison for the Columbia Basin Trust, said the society has been looking for the right way to get involved with the Pulpit Rock project since the issue came up last year. “It’s an easy project to get involved in because of the clear community involvement at all levels,” he said. The speed at which people got involved in

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the project made it obvious the hike is important to the region, Lundeberg added. A new route had to be found last year when the owner of the land began developing it. The future of the hike was secured in November 2008 when several levels of government got together buy a portion of land from the land owner. Financial contributions came in from Area F ($36,667), Area E and the City of Nelson ($6,667 each and a contribution from the Mitchell family of $10,000. Dawson expects the purchase to be finalized by March of this year. While the immediate problems have been sorted out, the long-term maintenance of the trail is still a question mark. Selwood says the society has been approached by the RDCK and the province to take on management of the trail, a responsibility the society’s directors haven’t made a decision on yet. “We’re looking at whether we want to take on that role,” Selwood said. While direct management of the trail is still up in the air, the society is collecting donations for a trust fund to provide ongoing financial support to the trail. For more information, visit www. savepulpitrock.com.

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Lucas Myers – seen here as a “strippersize” instructor – packed the Capitol Theatre for his show In The Beginning: The Origin of the Cromoli Brothers. Myers had a host of guest dancers, singers musicians and actors join him on stage as he explained the origins of his popular creation, the Cromoli Brothers.

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Nelson’s newest second-hand ing some of the proceeds. bin, just in front of the store. clothing store wants to live �� up to The owners like the shelter’s noKeely, Steele and Varey have the ideal suggested by their�� name kill policy with abandoned animals added a unique feature to their �� and have a positive effect �� on the and want to support the shelter store that lets patrons donate area’s abandoned animals. that provides homes to dogs and directly to the Second Chance �� Paws-itive Apparel opened cats. Animal Shelter. The store’s front �� its doors in the new year at 306 Beyond helping animals, Keely display case is filled with pet-relat�� Victoria St. The thrift store gets its says finding new owners for cloth- ed items and shoppers can pick name from its association with the ing is an environmentally respon- anything out of the case and make �� Second Chance Animal Shelter. A sible thing to do because it diverts a donation directly to the shelter. percentage of the store’s proceeds waste from the region’s landfills. Paws-itive Apparel is open go to the shelter. Paws-itive Apparel has an exten- Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. Sean Keely, co-owner of the �� store sive collection of men’s, women’s to 6 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on along with his wife, Aviva Steele and and children’s clothing and acces- Sunday. her mother, Simone Varey, wanted sories to select from along with a Donations can be dropped off �� Please proof for accuracy then to phone, faxsome or email any changes or an approval. give to local with organization. collection of DVDs and books. any day in front of the store from 8 �� city’s other thrift stores seemed Furniture is not an option for a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax:The 250.352.5075 • Email: sales@expressnews.bc.ca to have the other charities cov- the store due to space constraints. For more information, e-mail �� ered, for Keely and after so thethe owners Allsigned the clothes The Express is not responsible anysays, errors client has off. are in good con- pawsitiveapparel@hotmail.com.

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Paws-itive Apparel’s donation case. Customers can pick any item they like from the case for a donation. All of that donation goes directly to the Second Chance Animal Shelter.

Briefly Get to know women in local businesses

Thursday, Feb. 12, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Louie’s Lounge, 616 Vernon St. Designed to be a friendly, easy approach to networking, Mingle-inc is a monthly cocktail lounge evening for women in business hosted

by Blend . Think of it as speed dating for businesses. Drop in participants will be encouraged to talk to someone new every 15 minutes or so. This is a no sweat event, meaning that everyone is there to share ideas, have fun, make contacts and be inspired. Mingle-inc will be held every

second Thursday of the month at Louie’s Lounge There will be music and a relaxing atmosphere. This is a free event. For more information, contact Julie Breton at (250) 825-3421, julie@freshblend.ca or online at www.freshblend.ca.

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Club calls for citizen of the year Nominations open for annual award for volunteer in the Nelson area: Submissions must be in by Saturday, Feb. 14 by Chris Shepherd

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Deborah Desilets, from the Kootenay Bakery Café Cooperative, Joan Exley and Nelson Municipal Library hold up one of the bins of books that Exley has distributed around Nelson. The books are free to borrow and Exley hopes people will add their own favourite books to share.

Take a book, leave a book

Books Everywhere! program puts literature on the streets in book exchange program by Chris Shepherd Joan Exley wants Nelson to be known as the community with books everywhere. To help that idea along she’s set up bins of books in 10 locations around Nelson with books free for the reading and sharing. “It’s about making literature more visual in the community,” Exley says. “It’s about creating a culture that values literacy.” Exley is the Nelson community literacy coordinator for the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, a non-profit society that promotes literacy throughout the Columbia Basin and she’s set up book bins at 10 Nelson businesses. In the bins people will find a wide selection of books that include children’s, youth and adult books. Exley’s hope is people will

find a book they would enjoy, read it and either pass it on to a friend or return it to a bin. She also hopes people will contribute their own books once they’re finished with them. That said, Exley does not want the collection to be old musty books, but exciting new releases. Exley has 260 books in the Books Everywhere! collection. Some of the books were bought new while others were donated – her children even contributed to the collection. An important partner in the program is the Nelson Municipal Library and the host businesses, Exley says. June Stockdale, chief librarian at the Nelson Municipal Library, says the Books Everywhere! program is a great compliment to Nelson’s library.

It’s about creating a culture that values literacy. Joan Exley, explaining the Books Everywhere! program

She’s watched a mother and daughter carefully go through the books and pick one out to read. Seeing the two take part in the program was exciting, Stockdale said, because of the

many benefits reading and literacy has, she says. Exley agrees. “Literacy is about having the skills you need to be a part of your community and meet the goals you want in life.” She knows of a range of examples: from seniors learning to use the Internet so they can e-mail family to a mill worker who was promoted, but lost his job, because he couldn’t read all the paperwork he had to deal with. Reading opens up a person’s life in more undefinable ways, Exley says “There’s a richness when you can dive into a great book.” Exley hopes to expand the program in the future. Businesses interested in taking part can contact her at (250) 352-3218 or jexley@cbal.org.

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Nelson’s Knights of Columbus have put the call out for nomination’s for the 2008 Citizen of the Year. The service club wants people to think of a Nelson-area resident who has lived in the area since January 2003 and who has made a great contribution to the area through volunteerism, says Adam Kowalyshyn, co-chair of the Knights of Columbus’ Citizen of the Year committee. This year marks the 45th occasion the Knights have recognized someone for their exemplary volunteer efforts. Kowalyshyn says the award is meant to show appreciation for people quietly working behind the scenes. Nomination forms can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce office (225 Hall St.), Nelson City Hall (Suite 101, 301 Ward St.) or at Sonja’s China Cabinet (446 Baker St.). Completed forms must be sent to Harry Sommerville at 312 Latimer St., Nelson BC by Saturday, Feb. 14. For more information, call Kowalyshyn at (250) 352-5113 or Bob Tremblay at (250) 825-9204.

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News RDCK careful with criticism Board of directors don’t endorse letter from Slocan Valley director about logging practices in the valley by Chris Shepherd Proposed logging for an area above Slocan Park has prompted the area’s rural director to send a critical letter to the province about the matter, but the rest of the regional district’s board decided it didn’t want to get involved in the issue. Walter Popoff, director for Area H, wrote the letter which highlights concerns over consultation for the proposed cut block as well

as worries BC Timber Sales – the Crown corporation that handles the province’s forest licenses – did not properly address terrain stability and water quality. In the letter, which will be sent to Minister of Forests and Range Pat Bell and Premier Gordon Campbell, Popoff asks Minister Bell to set aside the Slocan Park logging licenses and to develop new procedures for logging in populated areas and watersheds.

Briefly New grants at KATI

Kutenai Art Therapy Institute (KATI) is offering two grants this spring through the Art for People Projects. Art for People Projects promotes creativity that’s accessible to everyone. It was created by Martine Bédard and Andy Holmes, two graduates from KATI. They wanted to sell affordable art and to make the sale of artwork about something broader than personal profit. Art for People Projects is overseen by KATIA, which raises money to support creative community projects around the world. There are two grants of $500 available: 1) KATIA Art for People Projects grant - applicants must be KATI students, or graduates; 2) World Art for People Projects grant – open to all applicants involved in creating projects using the arts to promote individual and community well-being. These grants are intended to support creative community projects and to support groups or individuals doing grassroots community work from a not-for-profit base. For more information, visit either www.artforpeople.ca or http://kati.kics.bc.ca/ArtForPeople/ Art_for_People_Projects.htm. The deadline for grant applications is Friday, March 6.

Residents living next to the impending cut block are concerned their water supplies will be adversely affected by the logging. There’s also a worry about an increased landslide risk once the trees are removed. BC Timber Sales did conduct a study in 2002 on parts of the proposed cut block. Popoff’s letter received a cool reception from the other directors when a resolution to receive and endorse the letter came before them at their Saturday, Jan. 24 meeting. Hans Cunningham, director for Area G, objected to the board endorsing the letter. His motion to remove the endorsement was seconded by John Kettle, board vicechair and director for Area B. Kettle argued the RDCK should not be telling the province how to do its job, especially when the board often goes to the government asking for help on various projects. Minster Bell had been in

the area twice this month, Kettle said, noting that was an opportunity to bring the matter up and perhaps even get resolved. “My only concern is that, as directors, we should do our due diligence first and at the last resort, maybe call somebody from Forestry to come here to a meeting instead of sending a letter to the premier of the province telling him the Central Kootenay doesn’t like the way he runs the province.” The rest of the directors agreed and Popoff’s letter will be sent without the board’s endorsement. Speaking after Saturday’s meeting, Popoff was disappointed by the board’s decision. “A letter from a director carries weight, but a letter from the board carries more weight.” The community has filed a complaint with the Forests Practices Board which could make recommendations but does not have the authority to cancel the license.

My only concern is that, as directors, we should do our due diligence first and at the last resort, maybe call somebody from Forestry to come here to a meeting instead of sending a letter to the premier of the province telling him the Central Kootenay doesn’t like the way he runs the province. John Kettle, director for Area B

Briefly Sasquatch comes to story time

Thursday, Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m. at the Nelson Municipal Library, 602 Stanley St. Quatchi, one of the 2010 Winter Olympics mascots, will make a special appearance at Stories to Grow On (for three to five-year-olds) on. Quatchi is one sweet sasquatch, with a soft spot for kids, hockey, and all winter sports. He’s shy and a little clumsy, but he loves to meet new people. The Nelson Library runs two regular story time sessions: Tales for Twos, for two and threeyear olds with Helen Blum, runs until Saturday, March 7 and Stories to Grow On, for three to five-year olds with Nancy Radonich, runs until Thursday, March 5 (no story time on Saturday, Feb. 7). Call (250) 352-6333 to register for free. For more information about library programs and special events, go to www.nelsonlibrary.ca.

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Helen Bobbitt, right, revenue development coordinator of the Canadian Cancer Society gratefully accepts a cheque from Val Fortin of Lighthouse Scrapbooking in Nelson on behalf of the Crop for the Cure scrapbooking independent fundraising event she organizes every April. The 2008 donation to the Canadian Cancer Society is a new Crop record at just over $11,000. Next year’s Crop for the Cure will be the sixth annual and will take place in April 2009.

Blueliners dominate East Kootenay tourney The Nelson Blueliners won the 2009 Canal Flats Tourney (women’s division). On Saturday, Jan. 24 the Blueliners beat the Canal Flats Lazers 3-1 and later faced off against the Cranbrook Wildcats. The Wildcats were the Blueliners strongest opposition in the tournament but the local team was able to down them 3-2. On Sunday the Blueliners met the Invermere Vipers and thrashed them for a 9-1 sweep.

Sunday afternoon saw the Blueliners meet the Wildcats in the final. The Blueliners were minus their captain, Loreli Dawson, but a great team work ethic and coaching by Rob Wright saw the Nelson team to victory. Nelson won 3-2 with goals by rookie Jill Winters, Deb Morris and Danielle Royer. Gerri Stillwell again anchored the team in net with a standout effort. Winters scored the winning goal, topping off a four-goal

performance in the tournament. Morris scored four tourney goals as well and Danielle Royer proved a great addition to the team with five goals in the weekend effort. This great rivalry will continue as the Blueliners meet the Wildcats on their home ice in March at the Cranbrook tournament. Follow the Blueliners through the season on www.blueliners. kics.bc.ca. – submitted

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Opinions & Letters Thoughts on shopping local from the Nelson Business Association

Editorial Always work to improve your literacy The Columbia Basian Alliance for Literacy has started a wonderful program in Nelson: Books Everywhere! You may have noticed the bins at businesses around our community. They’re full of books and they encourage you to find one, read it and either pass it on to a friend or return it so another can enjoy it. We applaud this initiative to bring books even further into our lives and hope everyone uses this opportunity to share books and spread the light of literacy. Literacy is a vital skill to have. It allows us to read and learn, which can advance our careers, improve our lot in life and bring joy and revelations. Being literate goes beyond being comfortable with books. The Oxford Canadian Dictionary defines it as being competent or well-versed in a specific area. It is this broader definition that we encourage everyone to develop. Computer literacy and Internet literacy are just two examples of a literacy that are important for fully taking part in our technologically advancing society. We also need to be literate about the media so when we’re bombarded with messages on TV or the radio, we know how to process them. We can also be literate about how our government works, whether it is at the municipal, regional, provincial or federal level. All these forms of literacy allow us to be better citizens in our society and give us greater understanding about the events in our world. Take any opportunity you can to become literate in a new field. You won’t regret it.

Fish Heads & Flowers Flowers - A large bouquet to the thoughtful man who has removed the dog poo off the tracks for all the people who don’t. This improves our enjoyment of this valuable walking path both now and in the spring. Thank you for enacting community spirit! Blessings Fish heads - to the individuals who dumped their flowery old couch over the bank at the Mountain Station reservoir. It only costs $5 to take it to the dump or better yet, donate it to S.H.A.R.E. You are the scourge of this community and don’t deserve to be here. Flowers - to buskers who brave the cold and spread joy on the street. May your hats/ cases be filled with coins.

Flowers - to the person who found my snow-shoes on the side of Blewett Road and phoned my number on the strap! I love them and need them for work. In Gratitude! Fish heads - to the couples who treat the hotsprings like their own private bedroom. It is inappropriate and annoying having to avoid you, and physically distasteful. Get a room! Flowers - to the Community College organizing crew for throwing a vibrant, heartwarming event. Creative community get-togethers bring happiness in these dark winter months! Flowers - to the beautiful dancing women at the studio in the country, for being so welcoming and blissful toward a newcomer

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Dear editor, We’d like to thank the editorial team at the Express for promoting local shopping. It is indeed important for everyone to support community businesses so we can continue to support our community. We’d like to reply to the editorial of Jan. 21 that states, “the shopper should understand there might be a need to pay a little more…” and “Businesses have to be aware of the temptation to charge more just because they have a monopoly.” In the era of ebay and online shopping, there is no such thing as a monopoly. But there is great local service, something you can expect from your neighbours

and friends who own Nelson businesses. (Try to get someone from ebay to return your calls.) And as for shoppers expecting to pay more, let us compare apples to apples. Most of us own boutique establishments – we are not big box stores, nor do we want to be. We offer fair prices and the type of service you can only get from friendly, small town businesses. We’d be happy to prove it to you – drop in to our establishments any time. Vince Hempsall, for the Nelson Business Association, Nelson

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Street Talk What do you know well enough to teach someone?

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Exotic pets, especially arachnids and lizards. I know their physiology and zoology. My dad’s a microbiologist and science has always been around me. Jovan Wallis, Nelson

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I would teach somebody piano. I’ve been playing for 15 years. I would also teach people about social justice issues. Anna Planedin, Nelson

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Briefly Gymnastics Competition

Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Centre, downstairs, 719 Vernon St. This is the Glacier Gymnastics Club fourth Annual Avalanche Invitational Gymnastics Competition. Seventy-five gymnasts from Nelson, Trail, Castlegar and Kimberley will vie for all-around and event titles in provincial

level boys and girls categories. The boys’ event starts at 12:30 p.m. and the girls’ event starts at 3 p.m.. Pre-competitive and interclub gymnasts will also perform routines in a non-competitive meet environment at 10 a.m. Admission is $2 for adults, children under 18 are free. For more information, please contact Sandra Long at (250) 352-2227 or info@glaciergymnastics. com.

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News Flood at the Capitol Theatre’s costume department avoids major damage from water leak in basement by Chris Shepherd When Laurie Jarvis looks at the minor damage caused by a flood in the Capitol Theatre’s costume department one thing floats to the surface: It could have been worse. Jarvis, manager of the Norma Vecchio Costume Collection, discovered the leak when she walked down to the theatre’s basement on Tuesday, Jan. 27. A pool of water was inching its way across the basement’s floor and it was coming from the costume department. Looking around the costume department the next day gives little hint of the chaos Jarvis was confronted with on Tuesday. There’s a hint of moisture in the air and the noise of fans circulating the air provides a hum in the background that is normally absent from the costume department. “It was raining in here,” she says. Water appeared to be pouring out of a hole in the ceiling. It splattered off a light fixture and was pouring onto the table she uses to make the costumes that adorn local actors and actresses in the Capitol’s productions such as the

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Laurie Jarvis sorts through material soaked in last week’s flood.

pantomime. The water had formed a river (Jarvis jokingly calls it the River Styx) that, thanks to the uneven concrete floor, flowed past the room full of densely packed costumes and out the door, into the part of the basement where the theatre’s stage props and backdrops are kept.

Jarvis alerted the rest of the Capitol staff and they quickly realized the water was actually coming from a complex arrangement of pipes tucked in behind Jarvis’s work area. They had to call in city workers to turn off the pressure and replace a hose that had sprung three holes,

jetting water around the room. With the leak fixed, the work for Jarvis began. Many of the back rooms in the Capitol are currently draped in unwound bolts of fabric and some costumes – victims of Jarvis’s River Styx. “It could have been worse,” Jarvis says. When she took over management of the costume department in 2007, she made a point of raising all the boxes on the floor up using two-by-fours in case there every was a flood. She hadn’t anticipated a torrential downpour, however. Jarvis isn’t one to let the flood get her down. As she goes through the collection of fabric and material she’s able to reassess the collection. Last week’s flood has shown Jarvis she needs to change the way some materials are stored. She’s hoping some members of the public have some extra plastic bins to store some materials. Anyone interested in helping can contact Jarvis through the theatre at (250) 352-6363.

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Ballet presentation of Romeo and Juliet highlights emotions in Shakespeare’s tragedy

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Eighty per cent of communication comes through body language and that can be missed when people Thursday, Feb. 10, 8 p.m. at the are communicating, Jörgen says. �� Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria St. When dance is done well, he says What �� happens when all it can be very effective in commuthe dialogue is stripped from nicating emotions. Shakespeare’s story about “a pair Emotions are at the heart of of star-cross’d lovers”? The emo- Romeo and Juliet, a tragedy about tions come through clearer, says two young lovers from feuding the head of the ballet company families. bringing Romeo and Juliet to the Jörgen says Shakespeare’s lanCapitol Theatre. guage can be challenging at times, “The reality is language can get forcing the audience to focus on in the way of communication,” what’s being said to understand says Bengt Jörgen, the artistic what the characters are experidirector of Ballet Jörgen Canada. encing.

Sunday, Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m. at the Cocoa-Nut Lounge, 116 Vernon St. This Sunday, the rich tradition of SLAM! Poetry begins a new lineage in Nelson. On the second Sunday of every month, poets of all styles will come together to compete, each having three minutes to woo, move and inspire the audience and a group of randomly selected judges. All are welcome to participate as poets, judges or

audience members. Sign up at 6:30 p.m.

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Thursday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Balfour Beach Inn, 8406 Busk Rd., Balfour This is the start of a weekly event in Balfour. Don Walker and Dave Scanlan will host this event and provide backup as needed for guest vocalists and guitarists. Walker brings over 20

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By boiling the story down to its emotions and conveying those through dance, Jörgen says it becomes much easier to sit back and enjoy the story, which is how he suggests the audience take in Romeo and Juliet. “Sit back and be open. Let the eye take you where it wants to go,” he says, noting the show is choreographed to lead the eye around the stage. Jörgen also says it’s OK to laugh during the show. There is some humour in Romeo and Juliet and he kept that in the show to counter some of the heavy themes.

years experience as a drummer on cruise ships and sings and plays acoustic guitar. Scanlan also does acoustic guitar and vocals and has played bass in various bands for over two decades. A sound system, some basic percussion, and a bass amp will be available.

Café Jazz

Thursday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m. at Mount Sentinel Senior Secondary School, 1014 Playmor Rd., South Slocan Mount Sentinel’s music department presents Café

Jazz, an evening of music and decadent desserts, coffee and tea. Featuring Mount Sentinel’s senior jazz band, a student group playing original tunes and the Playmor Junction Big Band. Admission is $5. Children under 12 are free. All proceeds will go to help the senior jazz band with their annual trip to the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Moscow, Idaho in February. For more information, contact the school at (250) 359-7219.

have shorts in the festival. Friday, Feb. 13 to America, Love it Or . . . Sunday, Feb. 15 at the by Selkirk instructor Capitol Theatre This year the Canadian (and 10-time Emmy winFLIKS Festival theme ner) Nancy Rosenblum is inspiration �� and fea- tells the story of why tures nine award win- Mary and Nancy, an ning films, a workshop all American couple, on spiritual activism by left their Los Angeles special guest Velcrow home, and moved to Ripper, and local shorts. Nelson. Local favourite Doug Opening night bring photographer �� Pyper’s short Vanishing a hilarious comedy ��Rainbows, is an ode to called Perfectly Normal followed by Carts of Glacier and Howser �� Darkness an expose of creeks. Saving Luna is a G North Vancouver’s newest extreme sport of rated and moving documentary about the little shopping cart racing. �� Saturday night, Nootka Sound killer Velcrow Ripper attends whale who wanted peothe screening of his new ple to love him. The Kootenay film Fierce Light: When Spirit Meets Action. Country Co-op Store Addicted to Following the thread of brings his previous film Scared Plastic and The Islands Sacred, Fierce Light Project, a travelling road explores the global show of mouth-watermovement of “compas- ing culinary feasts made sionate activism” where entirely from the local millions are empowering ecosystem of the Gulf themselves and chang- islands. Closing the festival ing the world by taking �� positive, peaceful action is the comedic drama that comes from the Mothers & Daughters heart. Featuring Julia about the strange ties Butterfly Hill, Daryl that bind mothers and together, Hannah, Ralph Nader, daughters Joan Baez, Thich Nhat starring Babz Chula, Hahn, Desmond Tutu, Gabrielle Rose and Alice Walker and Judy Tantoo Cardinal. Festival tickets are $10 Rebick. The Kootenay’s own Adam Shaikh com- adults, $5 under 18 years, $25 for a three-film pass, posed the music. This is the only B.C. $40 for full festival pass festival Ripper has been available in advance and able to attend and he will in person at Otter Books be conducting another (398 Baker St.). Film and festival workshop on creativity, spirituality and activism details can be found at �� www.FLIKS.ca. on Sunday. – submitted Two local filmmakers

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Celebrate Bob Marley’s birthday

himself in the Kootenays. There is a $5 cover at the door.

atrical. They’re more like AC/DC. Meets Raffi. At a water-slide park. With a lot (a LOT) of beer. “We’re just out to have the best time possible,’ says Pete Emes, who shares the decks with partner Mike Grimes. This fun maximization philosophy is the unifying force behind the Smalltown’s genre-warping club sets. Opening set by DJ Soup. Earlybird tickets are available at the Hume Hotel. Limited ticket sales at the door for more.

The Tuques

Food on film film on food

Saturday, Feb. 7 at The Royal on Baker, 330 Baker St. Friday, Feb. 6, 9:30 p.m. at The With over 50 original Royal on Baker, 330 Baker St. tunes and two albums Smalltown DJs Full Spectrum Sound under their belts, these vetpresents an evening with Friday, Feb. 6, 10 p.m. at the eran Rossland-based rockSpiritbar, 422 Vernon St. two of the Kootenay’s roots ers are ready to rip. They If your ears work, you and reggae DJs, Selectah switching their diet and are just finished hosting Sunday, Feb. 8, 1 p.m. at Meszenjah and Selectah can’t not have fun at a getting off insulin. their third annual Blizzard the Capitol Theatre, 421 Alexi. It just so happens to Smalltown DJs gig. That’s The second segment Fest in Rossland. Vernon St. a scientific fact. Look it up. be Bob Marley’s birthday as starts at 6:30 p.m. and The Tuques feature The Kootenay Co-op The Canadian duo’s abilwell. Selectah Meszenjah is Sue Pepin’s soulful vocals, presents this free film opens with Beyond a DJ and producer who has ity to make crowds feel Organic: A model of the guitar work of Glen festival. worked on projects, pro- like school kids at recess community supported Martin, Jamphibian on the Doors open at 1:00 stems naturally from their ducing tracks and spinning agriculture in the midst bass, Jonathan Provencal pm, thirty minutes focus on maximizing fun for vinyl in Jamaicia and the on mandolin, Gabriel before show time, to of suburban sprawl. U.S. before transplanting themselves. Gaudeton on banjo, and allow filmgoers time This film, about visionIn using music as a means �� recording and performing to relax and socialize, ary farmer Michael of letting loose and having �� artist Graham Tracey on browse the educational Ableman and his 12-acre fun, Smalltown DJs are like The Tortoise Forfeits �� the drums. Tracey, a proFriday, Feb. 6, 8 p.m. at resources, enter to win organic farm, serves as a the KISS of dance music. �� fessional studio session door prizes and sample source of inspiration to Actually, KISS are too the- The Coconut Lounge, �� thousands of people all artist from New York, has a nutritious snack. 116 Vernon St. �� The festival hopes over the world. The Tortoise Forfeits are been a pivotal factor in The The festival closes to bring information �� back for their second dose Tuques’ new direction. �� with Food Matters: Their sound is unique, in a way that is both �� of delicious tea and cook- offering tasty chops from Prevent Illness, Reverse entertaining and revealies. �� ing about how people Disease & Maintain The band will showcase the banjo, mandolin and farm, how they eat, Optimal Health … songs off of their newly guitar and powerful vocals and a rock solid rhythm why it matters and the Naturally! Food Matters released album The Tortoise section performing mainly undeniable relationship sets about uncovering Forfeits. Released in �� between nutrition and the trillion dollar worldDecember 2008, their self- all original tunes. wide ‘sickness industry’ The show starts at 9:30 good health. titled debut has been well �� and gives people scienand tickets are $10 at the The festival kicks off Explore the Kootenay’s received, with radio spots tifically verifiable, effecdoor. at 1:30 p.m. sharp with legendary powder … on Kootenay Co-op Radio �� Validation, a short and tive, economical, safe �� and CBC Radio One. Single-day Guided Tours inspiring award-winning and non-invasive soluFor more information, Winter Multi-day Adventures �� film about the magic of tions for curing disease contact www.thetortoiseAvalanche Safety Training Blues Boogie looking for the �� best in naturally. forfeits.com. Backcountry Education For more informaSaturday, Feb. 7, 8:30 p.m. to people. Validation is folPhotography & Writing tion, contact Michelle lowed by the first fea2 a.m. at the Silverton Hall Nelson’s 7th Beneteau or Freya ture of the day, Simply This is the 17th Annual LAURA ADAMS, ACMG, CAA Shaw at the Kootenay 20 years local expertise Raw: Reversing Diabetes Winter Blues Boogie. Annual Amnesty solsticemountain@mac.com in 30 Days. Simply Raw Co-op. Call (250) 354Two of BC’s most electri250 509 2288 * NELSON BC International Film is an independent docu- 4077 or visit the website fying six-piece R&B bands, mentary that chronicles www.kootenay.coop. No Excuse and Lazy Poker Festival – submitted six adults with diabetes, will have the crowd danc�� Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, ing until dawn at this benFeb. 7 at Studio 80 at the efit for the preschool and Tenth Street Campus, Selkirk SriHari SidHar with Opal with concerts and workSilverton Hall. College (at the top of Elwin No m i n o r s . Stone, a new project that shops at Nelson United �� Street) Refreshments sold. Tickets the duo has been working Church and the Capitol �� Few artistic media have are $15. They can be on. Theatre. �� the power to reach across bought at Hemp& Co in Opal Stone comes in full Along with the per�� cultures, languages, and Nelson; Figments in Kaslo; force with drum and bass, formers and guitar comeven time itself, to influ- the Winlaw Minimart R&B, and a world and petitors, there will be a �� ence millions of people in in the Slocan Valley; the �� Indian/Arabic approach. youth showcase for clas�� the language of our daily Broadway Deli Bistro in Ebel will also have an sical guitarists between �� lives. Film has such power. �� Nakusp; Mountainberry acoustic folk rock ensem- the ages of nine and 17. Admission is only $5 for �� ble, reggae, jazz, and a and Apple Tree in New �� Organizers are lookeach evening or afternoon: special gospel treat. Ebel’s ing for eight to 10 young �� Denver; SBS and Cup and �� Friday and Saturday eve- Saucer in Silverton. vocals range from sweet, players to fill the shownings – two films; Saturday For more information low and laid back to a soul- case on a first come, first �� afternoon – three films. ful powerhouse, meshing served basis by recomcall (250) 358-7765. This year the films are: A her own unique stylistic �� mendation from individWorld without Water, The approaches to each phrase. ual teachers. Iron Wall, A Promise to the Mandy Ebel at Ebel will donate 20 per These young peoDead, The Greatest Silence, Studio 80 cent of all ticket sales to ple will play at Nelson Fire Under the Snow, Justice Bridges Of Hope proThursday, Feb. 12 and United Church at 9 a.m. Without Borders, and moting poverty relief and on Saturday, April 18 in Triage: Dr. James Orbinski’s Saturday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m. at community empowera performance lasting Humanitarian Dilemma. Studio 80 at the Tenth Street ment amongst the poorest just over an hour. These films are about real Campus, Selkirk College (at nations of the earth. For Youth Showcase people in real life. They are the top of Elwin Street) Tickets are $7 to $20 information and regisa testament to the courage sliding scale at the door. $5 This could be ocal vocal- �� and resilience of the human ist/song-writer/musician, for students. tration details contact spirit. David Stewart at (250) Doors at 7:30 p.m. Mandy Ebel’s last show in �� Tickets and details are Nelson before taking off 354-5368, (250) 366-4623 available at Otter Books �� or sjdks@direct.ca. The to Toronto or Montreal to �� Youth showcase (398 Baker St.) and at the �� overall festival orgapursue her career in the door. nizer is Alan Rinehart at guitar festival industry. �� For film details and Accompanying her �� The North West and he can be reached Nelson program sched- on this eclectic event Guitar Festival comes to at (250) 352-3883 or �� ule, visit www.amnesty. include some exceptional Nelson Thursday, April alanrinehart@hotmail. �� local musicians, as well as 16 to Saturday, April 18 com. ca/filmfest. ��

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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 drop-in 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.

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822. SHAMBHALA CENTRE NYINTHUN: Join us for sitting meditation 9 a.m. to noon. Break for refreshments mid-morning.Everyone is welcome, come and go as you please. 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. WORHSHIP, Community Church, Passmore Hall, 11 a.m. WORSHIPSt.Andrew’sPresbyterian Church, Slocan, 2 p.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 THE 10 KOOTENAY MINUTE MASSAGE For only a twoonie at the Cocoa-Nut Lounge, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Info Karen Logan 250-505-9748

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. Ever yone welcome. SIGNING CHOIR (sign language) 3:30 p.m. at NDYC, 608 Lake St. www.ndyc.com NELSON BADMINTON CLUB 7-9 p.m. at the Mary Hall Gym. For information call Anne at 3527536 or Guy at 352-6330. 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

Mondays NELSON TABLE TENNIS CLUB. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Blewett Elementary 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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Wednesday Feb 4

AROUND TOWN

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

Thursday Feb 5 Wed. Feb 4

Sat. Feb 7

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.

ALEX SCOTT, AMOS TANGUAY & Frank Brooke unplugged at Ellisons Natural Food Cafe, 523 Front St, 12 - 3 p.m.

NIKKO plays live music at Fusion 301 Baker St. PAUL LANDSBERG & BERT PETERS, jazz guitar duo, Library Lounge, Hume Hotel, 6-10 p.m. KARAOKE Amy Poznikof f putting on the Ritz and Wild Women Wednesdays at Finleys Irish Bar. RYLAN PLAYS AT MAX & IRMA’S Solo finger syle guitar 6-9 p.m. Tasty tones, great food, good times! 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 250352-5331.

Thurs. Feb 5 DAM UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC Open Stage, Thursdays, 9 p.m. hosted by Estevan, Dam Inn, South Slocan. DJ BRYX AND FRIENDS Bryx has been doing his thing for over 11 years now, perfecting 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. OPEN STAGE at the Balfour Beach Inn 8 - 11 p.m. MT. SENTINEL’S SENIOR JAZZ band presents Café Jazz. 1014 Playmor Road, South Slocan 7 p.m. $5 at the door. Kids 12 and under free. Info 359-7219

Fri. Feb 6 RYLAN PLAYS SOLO FINGER syle guitar 6-9 p.m at Max & Irma’s.

INCOMPARABLE HUME Quartet The Library Lounge, Hume Hotel. JUDE DAVIDSON SINGS classic songs & originals, 6-9 p.m. at Max & Irma’s Restaurant. Good food and music. 17th ANNUAL WINTER BLUES Boogie, Silver ton Memorial Hall, 8:30 p.m - 2 a.m. Tickets $15 at Hemp & Co, Nelson. Other outlets 250-358-7729. ASPEN SWITZER CD release tour with Thistledowne, Langham Theatre in Kaslo. Show at 8 p.m.

Sun. Feb 8 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. NIKKO PLAYS EVENINGS at Library Lounge, Hume Hotel.

Mon. Feb 9 SARAH McGLYNN & RICH RABNETT at The Library Lounge, in the Hume Hotel. 6-10 p.m.

Tues. Feb 10 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.

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. ENERGYPLAY CLASSES Starting Feb 5th - April 30 Qigong Meditation 5 - 6 p.m. Tai Chi 24-Yang Style 6-7 p.m. at The Moving Centre with Shaktima, energyplay@gmail.com, 250354-7086

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

Saturday Feb 7 ANNUAL MAGIC SHOW Nelson Lions Club. A Coho West Production for kids age 5 to 105. 2 p.m. at the Civic Centre. Tickets available at the door $12 each, family $36. Come support the Nelson Lions Club! BODY MAPPING WORKSHOP exploring emotional and physical impacts of HIV and treatments. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kootenai Art Therapy Institute #206-601 Front Street, Nelson. $250 student rate. Info 352-2264

Saturday Feb 7 FARMLAND & FOOD SECURITY meeting 1 - 4 p.m. at the Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street. Info 352-353-7691 ext 207 AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL FILM see Friday for details.

Sunday Feb 8 THE MEDICINE WHEEL Practice in The Mystery School at the Moving Center, 533 Baker. 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. $25. Information 250-825-0104. BODY MAPPING WORKSHOP see Saturday for details.

Wednesday Feb 11 ALTERNATIVE WORSHIP Experience ‘Spiritual Practices’ 7 p.m. Nelson United Church.

Thursday Feb 12 MIR CENTRE FOR PEACE presents Rev. Kevin Annett. A look at the history of residential school genocide and how the legacy can be resolved. Visit www.hiddenfromhistory.org for details. 7pm at the Mir Centre, Castlegar. MANDY EBEL AND GUESTS at Studio 80 (top of Elwin Street, Selkirk 10th St. Campus) Killaa Muzzzak! Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show starts 8 p.m.

Friday Feb 13 VALENTINE COFFEE PARTY book and bake sale, Nelson United Church, 10 a.m. - noon. Admission $3. AVALANCHE SKILLS TRAINING Level 1 with Laura Adams. Feb 13th eve, 14th & 15th backcountr y workshops $198. solsticemountain@mac.com or 250-509-2288.

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Wed. Feb 11

HEDDY ACCLAIM perform live at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill.

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.

THE TORTOISE FORFEITS playing at 8:00 p.m. at The Coconut Lounge, 116 Vernon St., info www.thetortoiseforfeits.com

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

SMALLTOWN DJS Advance tickets at the Hume Hotel. Limitied tickets at the door 10:00 p.m. at SpiritBar.

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

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Shingles, part two: Dealing with them The main triggers for shingles are fatigue, stress, and compromised or suppressed immune systems. In order to avoid occurrences of shingles it is important to support the immune system by getting sufficient sleep, nourishing oneself with a healthy diet, managing emotional stress and getting regular exercise. Life can get busy and stressful with little time for self-care but if you don’t take the time eventually your body will force you to slow down or stop by breaking down in various ways. Having an outbreak of shingles can be a painful reminder to take care of yourself to the best of your ability. During a shingles out-

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break you may suffer from pain associated with the blisters of the rash. Your doctor will probably prescribe acyclovir in order to help deal with symptoms and pain. Vitamin E can help provide relief for shingles. It can be taken orally and applied topically on the lesions. Applying a cool wet cloth to the lesions

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.

can also provide pain relief. It is a good idea to avoid heat and wearing hot or itchy clothing. One can mash up a couple of aspirins in with some simple lotion and apply to lesions to relieve nerve pain. Calamine lotion can help to both relieve pain and dry out the lesions. Vitamin C can help to boost your immune system and shorten the course of shingles. Lysine cream can be applied topically to help heal the lesions. After the shingles lesions have healed up one may experience post-herpetic pain (nerve pain from shingles). Acupuncture can be very helpful during acute attacks as well as to relieve post-herpetic pain. Injections of Vitamin B12 and topical application of Capsicum (Zostrix) cream can also help with post-herpetic pain. Always consult your physician immediately if you have shingles to avoid possible complications of the rash.

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Vitamin E, applied toically or taken orally, can help with pain relief for shingles.

Spirit of BC Week is a celebration of British Columbia and its unique communities. Held annually in February, it’s a week of events and activities showcasing our pride in our province and profiling local programs and services that strengthen sport and recreation, healthy living, arts and culture, literacy and volunteerism. The Nelson Spirit of BC committee has partnered with many groups in town to host this year’s Spirit of BC Week from Friday, Feb. 6 to Saturday, Feb. 14. Look for the schedule of events in local media as well as www.nelsonsports.ca and www.discovernelson.ca and www.rdck.bc.ca or call (250) 352-3989 or (250) 352-3433. Nelson is celebrating this event at the NDCC Arena on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be free skating, cake, snacks, live music, movies, jeopardy, crafts, and a tug-o-war challenge with fun prizes and give-aways.

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

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, 2009 ...........1-800-611-5788 Power Essentials, True Aromatherapy & Massage...........505-4144 RUBITIN, Mobile/Studio, Deep T., Neuro, Sports ....... 352-6804 Thai Massage, Mina Palmer, CTT at Shanti Yoga ...........352-7703 Galena-DeepT,Swedish,Lomi,structl Shalimar ...................354-4408 BodyMind Union, Chronic Pain, Deep Tissue....................505-9945 RebalancingTouch, deeptissue, energywork. Nathalie......352-2250

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

Nutritionists

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Breathwork

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

Pharmacy

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Chiropractic

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

Coaching

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

Colonics

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

Counselling & Consultation

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

Feldenkrais Method • 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.

• NEW SPIN CLASS __________________ Tues. &Thur. 8am-9am, starting February 5th in the Fitness Studio These classes feature our new LeMond stationary bikes under the direction of an enthusiastic instructor. Work on your cycling technique while improving cardiovascular ﬁtness. Bring your sweat towel and water bottle! For moderate to advanced ﬁtness levels

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

Hair Care

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

Homeopathy

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

Hypnotherapy

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

Tara Stark, RD, Nutrition Counselling......................505-9854 Remedy’s RX Custom Compound 737 Baker St. ..... 352-6928

Pilates

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

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

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

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

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

Spas 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

Yoga

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

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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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Briefly

Heart month tip: no salt

Qigong meditation and tai chi 24 yang style

Thursday, Feb. 5, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Moving Centre, 533 Baker St. This series is taught by instructor Shaktima. Shaktima has trained intensively since 2001 with Grand Master Shou Yu Liang in Vancouver (www.shouyuliang.com). Qigong is described as an ancient Chinese self-healing art form that focuses on balancing the body’s energy centres and meridians. Using breath, posture, gentle movement, visualization and sound, qigong is beneficial for any age. Her other class tai chi 24 yang style can be translated as “the supreme

ultimate.” It mixes exercise, art, medicine and discipline. Visit www.qigonginstitute.org for more detail of both arts. For more information contact Shaktima at energyplay@gmail. com or (250) 354-7086.

Selkirk students look for help.

Five human service students from Selkirk University have been offered an opportunity to partake in an international practicum opportunity in Guatemala. They are being educated to work with the diverse and challenging needs of children, youth, families,

the elderly, groups and community in a method that will enhance emotional, social, physical, and spiritual self. Community support will help them reach their goals in developing a greater understanding of themselves, their practice and global issues. Cash donations can receive a tax receipt and an honourable mention in Selkirk’s Health and Human Services newsletter with is circulated throughout the community. Any cheques can be made out to Selkirk College Human Services Project. They can be mailed to: Rhonda Schmitz, c/o Selkirk College, 301 Frank Beinder Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4R1.

The Heart and Stroke Chew On This Foundation of Canada has designated February Heart Month. Stay posted for a healthy heart tip each week in February. Walk to your cupboard, pull out the salt shaker, open the garbage can, dispose of the salt shaker. Salt contains sodium Tara Stark which increases blood pressure. High blood pressure can shaker, (or at least try hiding it cause heart attacks and strokes for a month) then read labels and is the leading risk for death and choose foods low in sodium. Worried about a lack of iodine? in North America. Reduce your risk by limiting Take a multivitamin. To find out the amount of salt in your diet. more about blood pressure visit Start by throwing out your salt www.hypertension.ca. 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.

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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

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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 DIY OR DIE? LET’S get together to share ideas, swap stuff, get our craft on and more! New group in Nelson. Amber:250-352-6146, citizencraft@gmail.com 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 PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING with TLC. PINKY’S PET PARLOUR 536 Ward St. Nelson Tues.-Sat. 10-6 ph.#250-551-5501 THE MOVING MOSAIC Samba Band season starts soon. Looking for new members! Call 505-4959 ENDLESS ADVENTURE IS spring cleaning. Up to 60% off. 4 Days ONLY: Wed, Feb 24-Sun, March 1st. 250-359-8181, 1286 Downtown Crescent Valley.

THE FACTORY, GALLERY and studios, would like to thank those who helped in 2008! Annette and Armand Olender, Bernie Zimmer, Community Futures, Kootenay Bakery, Pheonix Computers, Cowan’s, Hall Printing, Peter Schramm, Nelson Fine Art Printing, Scott Newland, Paul Giesler, Frederick Edell, Mayor, City Council, Nelson Police, Enchanted, Arts Council, Oxygen, Coop Radio, Kootenay Food Coop, Community Futures, Nelsons Building Center, Hippersons, Maglio’s, Susan Cooley, Richard Carver, Oso, NBC, Contra, Ajax, Funky Dancers, Excited Artist, Vadim Krystopher Hair Salon, Robbin Burton, The Building Tree, The Express, Nelson Daily News, Andrew Lindbeck, bryx bryx, Nelson Style, Kodiak, Lyness, Robert Bacon, Barb Boswell, Lilikoi, ACOS, KSA, Stefan Schwabe, Graham Jones, WIN, Salvation Army, What’s Happening, Share, Maple Rose, Evolutions, Lonnie’s, Darwin’s, Roam Shop, David Aaron, Love of Shiva, Jamie(jitterbug), Jari Eikenaar, Fred Rosenberg, Safire Jones, Gisto, Erica Dee, Vadim and Brandon, Timme krantz, John Benda, Antonio DeNicola, Studio Members, And Volunteers. For more information visit our website at www.factorystudios.ca LEARN MORE ABOUT Michelle Mungall, the youngest candidate for the Nelson-Creston NDP nomination. www.michellemungall.com

TSIMSHIAN ARTISAN HAND DRUM and beater. Fifteen inches round x three inches deep. Deer hide and cedar. Sturdy, lightweight, excellent sound. $300. Kathy 250-825-4526

Art POTTERY CLASSES IN my studio, winter session starting soon. 250352-7813 CALLIGRAPHY for special documents — awards, invitations, commemorative items. Call 250-352-5434.

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Business Opportunities A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN a pet food business - High quality cat/ dog food. Excellent returns, exclusive territories. Information Call Riplees Ranch Toll-Free 1-877-738-3287 Ext. 217, www.ripleesranch.com. Money Tight? Economy Scary? 20 home based income streams + thousands of dollars of world class nutrition. Perfect timing. Fast and simple. Recording at 888-617-9948.

Children 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. AFFORDABLE QUALITY TRUSTWORTHY child care and housecleaning by local young energetic mother with experiences and references. Thinking of Spring cleaning or having a night out? Contact Alana at 352-7581 QUALITY 3-WHEELER STROLLER, suitable from birth, silver and black good condition. $90 obo 352-3033 FP OCEANWONDERS AQUARIUM bouncer $40. Merry Muscles (like jolly jumper from Mountain Baby)$40. Perfect condition. 352-3235 RADIOFLYER RED WAGON. Two seats lightly used. 250-357-0033 WOODEN CRIB, GREAT shape, easy assembly, converts to daybed, little-used mattress. 352-2025 WANTED,CHARIOT STROLLER, ERGO Carrier and size large G Diapers. 352-1705

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

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Events

Help Wanted

HC-S (HOME COMPUTING Solutions) Offering reliable and competitively priced PC Support & Computer skills training. From Hardware to Network we come to you.“No Solution NO FEE”. 250-5054940 E-mail hc-s@live.ca

Salsa Night on Valentine’s Day Saturday, February 14th Latin and Ballroom Dance Join us to dine and dance (Dinner is optional) Dancing 8-12:30 pm $5 cover Finley’s, 705 Vernon St. Nelson TAROT WORKSHOP FOR beginners Feb 21 and 22, 12-4 p.m. Register at Natural Way Home, 535 Baker Street, Nelson $120, $20 dep. Info 250-352-3936 TAROT AND CHAKRA readings for Valentines 20% discount Feb. 7 through Feb 14. Natural Way Home, 535 Baker Street, Nelson. Info 250352-2980

TURF YOUR OLD JOB! Train as a turfgrass equipment technician. Repair and maintain golf course and parks equipment. Apprenticeship opportunity. GPRC, Fairview, Alberta (formerly Fairview College). On-campus residences, well-equipped shops, up-to-date training aids. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC & Controls Ltd. We are currently hiring the following positions: Journeyman lineman, and apprentice lineman. For more information, send inquiries or resume to: careers@iecgroup.ca. INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC & Controls Ltd. is currently hiring an Instrumentation Manager and journeyman instrumentation mechanic for our oilfield operations at Fort Nelson, British Columbia. For more information, send inquiries or resume to: careers@iecgroup.ca. INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC & Controls are now hiring an Electrical Manager for their Whitehorse, Yukon store. Must have minimum six years Journeyman experience. For more information, send inquiries or resume to: careers@iecgroup.ca. CAREER OPPORTUNITY - Knelsen Sand and Gravel Ltd. Position: Project Manager. Location: Cold Lake (Alberta) region. Responsibilities: Procure and deliver all area projects related to roadway infrastructure: municipal, industrial/commercial/ residential, and highway. Provides planning, operational and technical support to ensure safe, timely and high quality project completion. Personal skills promote and build good relationships with all clients. Contact Bernard 780-928-3935. Email: bernardw@knelsen.com. CHILD CARE for 9-year-old, North Shore, meet bus & care in home, light housework, 4-5 nights/week 825-9440. TIRED OF HITTING the pavement?† Help is a click away with new EServices at www.kcds.ca HAIR SYLIST NEEDED for one month at Salon. Sublet chair or commission. Fill in for Stylist Chevay Roddick, while she’s away in Thailand. Great opportunity for future possible employment. Stylists with some clientel base prefered but not required. Drop resume at Araya Day spa and salon 250-352-0888

Career Training 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. 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.

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Events FEBRUARY 8th - THE MEDICINE WHEEL Practice in The Mystery School at the Moving Center, 533 Baker. 1:30 to 4:00p.m. $25. Information 250-825-0104. FEBRUARY 15 - A TAROT Reading for the people in the community of Nelson. 1:30 - 4 p.m. at the Moving Centre, 533 Baker St. $25. Information 250-825-0104. CASH PRIZES! 14TH Annual Big Lip-Sync Contest - March 7th, Capitol Theater. Registration begins Feb 10th - 25, $8/person. All ages and abilities welcome. Info: 250-505-5406, hickscanada@hotmail.com

Free FREEZER 12 CU.FT., works well. 250- 229-5315

Furniture COMPUTER DESK WITH hutch, good quality $95. Bookshelves and other furniture at various prices. 250352-2722 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 50’S STYLE KITCHEN Table with four chairs $75 352-1853 FUTON FOR SALE: Frame and Mattress in great condition - 1 yr. old. $150. 250-551-0301 or 551-1197

Garage Sales GARAGE SALE, 6 mile at Kootenay Lake, Auto Marine on Feb. 7 at 10 a.m.! Furniture, Toys, Clothes.

Health & Fitness WANTED JUICER SHOULD do wheatgrass also looking for dehydrator. joelguay@yahoo.ca or 250-229-4485

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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. The Corporation of the Village of Slocan STORE MANAGER, Jasper Super A. Jasper Super A is looking for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY an experienced Grocery or Retail Casual Labourer Manager to run one of our most successful operations as Store Public Works has a job opening for a Casual Labourer to work Manager. Nestled in the beautiful on-call as required. Ideal candidates will possess a Class “3” Rocky Mountains, Jasper Super A license with air endorsement. Please see website for more is a perfect location for those who information www.slocancity.com. Please forward applications, enjoy adventure or for those who enjoy relaxation. As Store Manager, under conﬁdence cover, to: Shana Paivarinta, CAO you must assume full responsibilVillage of Slocan, P.O. Box 50, Slocan BC, V0G2C0 ity for all aspects of successfully Email: Word format only: info@villageofslocan.ca operating the Food Store including marketing, merchandising, controlling Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, and human resources management. February 11, 2009 Applicants must possess previous retail management experience in a food store combined with exceptional skills in managing people, merchandising, and the ability to obtain bottom line results. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate initiative and strong leadership skills. A minimum Grade 12 Diploma (or equivalent) and a Clean Security Clearance are also required. Jasper These pugs are ready to indoors, big enough to be Super A offers competitive compensation and health benefits package, ﬁnd a loving family, couple, athletic outside. that includes a pension plan. A single or just a very loving owner. Their fathers were all family, two storey manager’s home Two thirds pug one part is available. If you have the skills champion-pug lines (show �� and abilities to meet our expectashitzhu these dogs don’t dogs) and their mother ��tions, forward your resume to our have the breed problems Nalue is a shitzhu. They Head Office, The Grocery People Ltd. of a regular pug. They do �� (TGP), stating salary expectations, are all in excellent health. in confidence to: Officer, Human not: sneeze snot, have �� Brought up at home with Resources, The Grocery People Ltd., trouble breathing or the 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, kids, other dogs and tons cleft-pallet issue associAB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. �� of attention and love. First ated with regular pugs. Email: humanresources@tgp.ca. We thank all candidates for their interest; shots and vet checked. �� They are the perfect size however only those applicants selectdog - small enough to be $450. 250-447-7660 �� ed for an interview will be contacted.

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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. BRILLIANT AVIATION AT the Castlegar Airport is looking for an aircraft refueller. Duties include working around aircraft, fuel inventory control, fuel quality control, office assistant and office cleaning. The position is busier in summer than winter. Successful applicants must be physically fit, responsible and willing to learn and good with the public. Please FAX resumes to Brilliant Aviation at 250-365-2217 MOTEL MANAGER WANTED. Charming, family, lakefront resort in Penticton, BC - 29 units, outdoor pool. Front desk duties, light maintenance, and other hands on operational duties required. Year-round, experience preferred. Competitive salary, live-in accommodation. 250487-8050

Lost & Found �� LOST YAKTRAX WALKING traction �� device Jan 16 corner of Kootenay �� and Victoria 352-0144. Thanks! ��

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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 MY SNOW-SHOES DISAPPEARED from Blewett Road during 5-min break. Please call number on strap! THANK-YOU! FOUND -JOSEPHINE ST. near KSA: 1 yak trax to fit ladies size 7 approx. Plz call 354-4475

AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/ U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, sulfur, smell, manganese from well water. Since 1957. Phone 1-800-BIG IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com. AMAZING RELIEF the first night! Restless Leg Syndrome and leg cramps gone. Sleep deeply, safe with medication, proven results guaranteed! www.allcalm.com. 1-800-765-8660. 50% OFF KENMORE B/I Dishwasher $250, Black and Decker Mixmaster $150, Waffle Iron $10 359-0171 KENMORE PORTABLE DISHWASHER, barely used, $500 250-226-7789 WEDDING DRESS, CLASSIC style, cream coloured, strapless, floor length, absolutely beautiful! $300 250-354-1453 VARIOUS GOLD RINGS and bracelets for sale. Call 250-365-5896 for details and prices. CHECK THIS OUT! Burton air 161 $200 JBL 1000watt subwoofer balisticenclouser/w-amp$300 cannon AE1 35-70mm lens+velbon tripod$150 250-551-1964 NEW, INK CARTRIDGES for Epson C86 printer, black $10/ea, magenta and yellow $7.00/ea 354-3793 FREEZER, 11 CU. ft. works great, $50, Ph: 352-2823 TREADMILL, POWER DECLINE/ INCLINE, non folding, great shape $425.00 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 350.00 O.B.O Ph. 352-9720 VINYL RECORDS: RUSSIAN, Italian, German language; classical composers; symphonies; and miscellaneous. $1/record. 250-352-6762

SNOWSCOOP $20, TURNTABLE $25, speakers $25, microwave & cabinet $25, dresser $99, Doukhobor cupboard $198 250-359-7756

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 LOOKING FOR 1 gallon glass jars (for canisters) please. Call 250-5059897 OLD-FASHIONED BICYCLE WANTED, with curved handlebars. Please call 250-509-1193 WANTED: SIMPLE STATIONARY exercise bike. Tel 250-352-9566 LOOKING FOR USED SNOWSHOES: Reasonably-priced. MSR’s would be great but others good too. 250 3525757. FOR OUR NEW HOME - couch and dresser for a good price or loan. Call Fern 250-352-3811. PARIS TRAVEL GUIDE, current. 3598115 NIKON F, OUTDATED photographic paper. Fred at 352-2129, fdr@netidea. com

DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/ Short-Term Relationships, Free Calls. 1-877-297-9883. 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+). 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. DENIED CANADA PENSION PLAN Disability Benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.saskadvocate.com.

ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGES - Book Online at www.canadatravels.com and save more on your vacations. Use code NCA74327 for discount or call us toll-free at 1-800-563-5722.

Misc. for Sale 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. SAWMILLS from only $3,495.00 Convert your logs to valuable lumber with your own Norwood portable band sawmill. Log skidders also available. www.norwoodsawmills.ca/400T - Free Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. NEW FULLY LOADED COMPUTER $29.99/month! In-house financing everyone’s approved*. Right to your doorstep from only $29.99/month: MDG Desktop Intel Processor, 2 GB Memory, 500 GB HD, 22” LCD Flat Panel, Windows Vista or 15.4” Notebook! BONUS 20” LCD TV with DVD! (*Call for conditions) 1-800236-2504. 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. CONSTRUCTION HEATER $45.00. Heavy duty 1/2 inch Milwaukee right angle drill $150.00. Both good condition 250-505-2075.

TATONKA KIDS DAYPACK $20; MEC hooded full-zip fleece sz.6 $15. Excellent condition. 250-352-6997 GOALIE PADS FOR hockey Sherwood. 31”. Almost brand new. $150. Please call 352-1794. QUEEN WATERBED COMPLETE $100.00 Admiral counter top range 4 burner $150.00 both good condition Ken 250-352-0136 WOODEN DESK $50, stainless steel bar fridge $60, bathroom vanity w/ mirror $50 352-1853 36” SONY TRINITRON with Panasonic 5 disc dvd surround $300 obo 352-1153 ARIENS SNOWBLOWER, 10HP, 28” recently tuned, runs great, electric assist start. $550 229-2225 Mike. “PS2 FOR SALE”COMES with two controllers, memorycard and twelve games. Great condition [$100] phone 250-359-6606 GAS BOILER $500; fireplace insert $150; hot water tank & metal futon $50 ea. Ph 229-2353 4 SNOW TIRES on Dodge rims 205r6015 less than 10,000km $325; Sony CD car stereo with JB subwoofer $295; Dell computer/monitor/ keypad/mouse $50 obo 825-0191 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

Toys & Wheels Auto Financing $$$$ WE BUY SCRAP BATTERIES from cars & trucks. $2.00 each. Free P/U anywhere in B.C. Any quantity. Toll Free 1-877-334-2288. Ask for Brad. 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 1-877792-0599. Free delivery anywhere www.autocreditfast.ca.

Cars 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 VOLVOS: 1981 242, good shape, standard, studded winters, $1200 obo. 1982 wagon: beater $400. 250352-3648 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 2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. 90,000 km. Excellent condition, std, 4dr, summer & winter tires. $5,800. 250-352-5802.

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, 229-437

Tires/Parts/Other Trucks/SUVs/Vans CANOPY - FITS 8’ box, fiberglass w/ windows, $150 (250) 226-7055 SET OF 4 lock nuts w/key & washers (12x1.5mm), 1/2” deep, excellent condition, $10, Castlegar, 250-608-3548 HIDDEN HITCH FOR MPV VAN. Brand new never mounted for $75. phone 250-359-6606 BARELY USED WINTER Tires For Sale Firestone, Winterforce 215/6060R15 94S Perfect condition! $250 obo 905-822-0086 4 SUMMER & 4 winter tires on rims from Pathfinder. Make an offer: 352-2025 DOUBLECROSS TOWERS TO fit Yakima roof racks for Dodge Caravan. Paid $165. Asking $100. 250-3527035

Trucks/SUVs/Vans 1992 PATHFINDER: STANDARD 4-wheel drive, newish Michelin allseason radials. CD player $2200. 229-4782 (Ainsworth) 1991 FORD F250 XL. 4X4, 8 cyl., 5 lt. 236.000km. Red. $1250.00 obo. “Ismael” 250-229-5260 or 250-5511703(cell) 1995 FORD F150 4x4 300 6cyl. 5spd $2500 OBO. BowFlex Xtreme $1000.00 ph:250-226-7732 1989 DODGE DAKOTA 4x4, great shape, great gas mileage. V-6, 5speed, single cab. Must sell $1800 obo. 250-505-9158. 1998 FORD E350 Clubwagon 15 passenger van. 7.3L diesel 203000km. $6000 obo. 352-7488 1999 BLACK Chevrolet Surbuban 4x4 7 Passenger 350 Automatic Leather Loaded 270,000 kms $3300 Danny 250-508-1707

2004 DODGE DAKOTA Quad-Cab 4WD. Fully Loaded, Power Seat, Must Sell, $12,900, call 505-4820 1993 DODGE 250 van. runs, not reg. for bc. high km’s. great for parts 250551-2517 1992 MAZDA MPV 4WD Minivan 211K Blizzak Winters All Season summers loaded good condition 250505-1113 1987 NISSAN 4X4 PARTS truck, lots of new parts in the front end $500 551-0884 2002 LEXUS RX300 Small SUV, AWD, 135,000 kms, leather, sunroof, roof rack, Pwr everything, $20,000. 250-509-1918 2002 GMC 3/4 Ton Supercab, longbox, tow package, automatic 6-liter A.T.C. 352-1693

Recreational 1998 COLEMAN RIO Tent Trailer, sleeps 6-8, fridge/stove/furnace, hot water, shower, front storage. $4800.00. 250-229-4238. THE ONE - The Only - The Only One In...in Canada! GPRC Fairview, Alberta’s (formerly Fairview College) only factory authorized HarleyDavidson Technician Program. Starts Fall 2009. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/ fairview. POWERBOATS IN SUMMER, snowmobiles in winter! Enjoy life with a new career. GPRC, Fairview Alberta’s Outdoor Power Equipment Technician training (formerly Fairview College). Apprenticeship opportunity. On-campus residences. Starts Fall 2009. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc. ab.ca/fairview.

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Music & Dance CENTURY ALTO SAX great shape,recently tuned.$750.00 Yamaha trumpet recently tuned great shape. $250 250-352-3696 FOR SALE BACH student trumpet with mute $250. 359-7163 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. Phone for details. 250-3542735 MANDOLIN - Fender “F” style (scrolled), excellent shape, nice to play $650.00 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) THE A CAPELLA CHOIR Cottonwood requires men who enjoy singing. If you are interested, please give Kathleen Neudorf a call at 250-354-1610 ACCORDION WANTED IN good condition. Please call Christoph at 505-2162. FRIENDS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC informal, interactive soirees for music aficionados. 250-505-5583 GERMAN FAMILIES MEET to sing and play on Friday mornings. Call 354-0292 for details. FENDER 12 STRING GUITAR WITH CASE FOR SALE: Excellent Condition. Full body sound($400). Call 551-0301 GUITARIST FORMING HEAVY Metal/Hard Rock covers band seeks drummer and rhythm guitarist. Gigs guaranteed.Kerry 352-0359

Pets & Livestock 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 IF YOU COULD talk to the animals! Study Animal Health Technology at GPRC, Fairview, Alberta (formerly Fairview College). On-campus residences and full working farm, large and small animals. CVMA Accredited. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/ fairview.

Services ORCA TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 5050612. NEED AN ELECTRICIAN? Call THAYER’S. Prompt, reliable and old fashioned good service. p:250-2294482. c:250-551-0382. MONUMENTAL STONE WORKS NELSON and areas only on-site Monument and Headstone company since 2002. “Please allow me to create a lasting tribute to your loved one(s)” Monumental Stone Works Lake Street beside Tu-Dor Lock 1-250-354-0988 e-mail: monumentalstone@netidea. com WILL PICK UP your recyclables; popcans, beer bottles, glass, rice/ almond-milk cartons, tin, and plastic. No paper or garbage. Call 250-5055452 or 250-505-9287. 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 DEBT STRESS? Consolidate & lower payments by 30-40%. End those phone calls & the worry. Avoid bankruptcy. Contact us for a no-cost consultation. Online: www.mydebtsolution.com or toll-free 1-877-556-3500. $500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660. 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. LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE matches people with legal concerns to a lawyer in their area. Participating lawyers offer a 30 minute consultation for $25 plus tax. Regular fees follow once both parties agree to proceed with services. 604-687-3221 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.663.1919 (Outside LM). DIAL-A-LAW offers general information on a variety of topics on law in BC. 604-687-4680 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.565.5297 (Outside LM); www.dialalaw.org (audio available).

Sports Equipment 2 CHOKO UNISEX bib snowmobile suits, one XL ,one Med both super clean. $ 100 obo 229-4474 MENS SALOMON SKATE Ski boots for sale, Race-skate pilot. size 13 barely used! $150. 250-551-4469 SCARPA T2 TELE boots. womens size 7 $120, Salomon Skate Ski boots womens size 8.5 $100. 250551-0510 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. 250-2294238. WOMEN’S MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR Carve Jacket-M, 2-Men’s Marmot Pallisade Jackets S and M Gore-Tex shells, brand new 505-5252 MEC CLIMBING HARNESS, size med. 5-10 “gambit” shoes size 8 mens. used twice. $120. 250-3547882 GOALIE PADS FOR hockey Sherwood. 31”. Almost brand new. $150. Please call 352-1794. WANTED: WOMENS X-COUNTRY ski set up. 7-1/2 boots, skis, bindings. call Leah 250-359-7642 SNOWBOARD BINDINGS - Flow Elevens, used only this season, great shape, size ML, $100 OBO 3547681 REDUCED 153 CM Silence Snowboard with Option bindings. Never used $275. 354-1494 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

Thank You Thank you Melissa at Epiphany Cakes for the most delicious Chocolate Mousse Cake ever!! From the Express Staff.

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Bonnell Holland passes a cheque for $950 from the Craft Connection Cooperative to Rona Park, executive director of the Nelson CARES Society.

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Sunday, Feb. 8 at the Meteor Mine site This is the Nelson SnoGoers Snowmobile annual charity ride/poker run fundraiser and hill climb. The cost is $10 a hand or three for $25 and there

are many door prizes. Hot chocolate and hot dogs will be available as well as music and a bonfire. This is the Nelson Sno-Goers Snowmobile Club’s 38th year. The club seeks to promote the pleasures of snowmobiling, to promote cooperation between the club and the community, to

help in the development of tourism, to promote and serve the interests of all snowmobilers, to promote outdoor recreation and finally to provide a medium for exchanging snowmobiling information. For info call Paul Bogaard at (250) 3525478 or check in at Main Jet Motor Sports.

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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 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 WATERFRONT LOT FULLYSERVICED WITH spectacular views of Kootney Lake/Mountains. 5min to downtown. Call Brent 604-7159181 LOG TYPE HOUSE, large, 100X120 lot, 3BDR 1&1/2 baths, full basement on subdividable corner lot. Lots of potential! $450,000. 620 Gore St., 250-825-2205

SILVER BAY CONDO in Nelson, 1 bdrm + den/bdrm, 1 bath, 2nd floor, west facing, bridge & lake views, $285K or $293K fully furnished, like new. 250-354-8691. EXECUTIVE NEW HOME 2800sq. ft. LOFT MASTER/ 5 BRM 1 acre. 10 min. to Nelson. $679,000 250352-3559 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

NELSON 6 MILE, large l bedroom trailer, fully furnished, Feb.15-May 15 all utilites included $650/mo. Regis 250-825-9310 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. 1 bedroom suite near hospital, includes utilities, shared entry, N/S, N/P, N/C. Quiet, mature, helpful lodger sought. 250-352-3400 ROOM FOR RENT in trailer, young responsible person, 1 mile from Nelson, W/D, 350$/mo., utlilities included. 509-0887 OFFGRID WILDERNESS cabin. Cash plus work trade. 1.5 hours from Nelson. References required. 250226-7311 250-354-9117 LOVELY LOW-COST CENTRALLY located sublet. Feb 15-March 31st. 250-352-0571 COZY BACHELOR SUITE in newer uphill home. Off street parking, utilities included. Feb1st. $550/mo. (250)354-1103 FURNISHED ROOM AVAILABLE in cozy Uphill cottage. Prefer mature female. $375/mo. includes utilities. Call 352-1711.

Recreational TIMESHARE FORECLOSURESSave 60-80% off Retail! Best Resorts & Seasons! Call for free catalogue today! 1-800-597-9347. Browse hundreds of worldwide properties onlinewww.holidaygroup.com/bcn. LAKE-FRONT RV SITES and homes 20 minutes north. 17 available for spring 2009. terracana@shaw.ca or 1-800-661-8199

Rentals COZY 2 BEDROOM, well cared for, duplex in Castlegar, W/D. Available March 1. References, $725.00/month 352-2791

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Rentals Wanted SINGLE EMPLOYED MOM looking for 2-3 bedroom apt for March 1. Please call 250-551-1725

COUPLE SEEKING LONGTERM Apartment/Basement Suite/Trailer/ House In Nelson or North Shore. $500-$800 utilities+w/d included please. 250-505-7509

Rentals Commercial DESIRABLE LAKEFRONT RESTAURANT for lease, in Penticton, BC, across from Okanagan Lake, incredible lake and mountain views. Well equipped, seats 80 plus 60 on patio, liquor license, high traffic, seasonal or year-round operation. Call 250-487-8050 or 250-492-4092 ext 0.

Manufactured Homes REPOSSESSED PRE-FAB HOMES!! SAVE 50%+! Canada Manufacturer’s USA Order Cancellations. Brand New 1260SF Pre-Engineered Package originally $29,950, Liquidation $14,975! Other sizes - Sacrifice prices! GREEN-R-PANEL Building Systems: 1-800-871-7089. Spring/ Summer delivery available!

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LOOKING FOR ONE person share uphill house. $450 month plus utilities & last month rent. 250-354-4733 WANTED: ALL SKILLS required to co-create a Wilderness Retreat Center. Residential Work Program now. 250-226-7311, 354-9117 1-BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE bathroom in a large shared home available for clean, quiet person. 3522051

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 25-40yrs Must like dogs (Jen) 250-352-6948 CHEAP ROOM; NICE people - now until June. Comfy bed and everything included. 250-825-4200 ROOMATE WANTED $450 all inclusive. 10 min. from town. 250-359-8189

Steel Buildings BUILDING SALE! “Unprecedented Low Prices”. Sale ends Feb 13. 25X40 $6,190. 30X50 $7,295. 35X60 $12,400. 40X60 $15,330. 60x100 $36,800. Others! Pioneer Steel. 1800-668-5422. Since 1980.

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HOMES & GARDENS A deadly link Briefly between garages and homes Judges needed for local sciI have an older home with an attached garage. The garage is heated with the same forced air furnace that heats my house. The furnace is located in our basement. I’ve noticed that most modern houses are set up with electric baseboard heaters in the garages even though the houses are heated with forced air gas furnaces. Why did they switch to baseboards when they could have easily installed a duct from the furnace? It is true that it may be cheaper and more convenient to run a heat duct from the furnace to the garage for winter warmth. Designers and builders certainly used to do this as evidenced in your home. However, several years ago accidental deaths in homes were attributed to these ducts. These deaths occurred when a furnace was not pushing hot air through the duct system. The exhaust from an idling car in the garage would travel through

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the duct and permeate the indoor air with toxic exhaust causing sickness and in some instances, death. The authors of the building code reacted with a series of specifications. In one earlier addition of the code these heat ducts were permitted only if they were at least four feet above the garage floor and each duct was equipped with a one way sealing damper. The prevailing logic was that lethal car gases would settle near the floor and could not back flow though the damper sealed heat duct. In a subsequent edition, the code did not

permit any heat ducts in a garage when the duct connected the interior habitable floor areas to the garage. So the common way of heating a garage space today is with one or more electric baseboard heaters. Besides the apparent safety issues, there is another advantage related to baseboard heat. Heat control in the garage is easy. Most folks like to keep the garage cooler than the house. Because these heaters are equipped with individual baseboard thermostats you can leave them set at a year round temperature and forget about them. For these reasons you may want to permanently seal your forced air heat duct and install baseboard heaters. Or at least ensure that the duct is a minimum four feet above the floor (the higher the better) and install a damper at the garage wall that will help prevent the back flow of gases.

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Students throughout the region are busy planning and researching their science fair projects for presentation in the upcoming district and regional science fairs. Meanwhile, organizers are reaching to the community to support these young scientists by volunteering their time to judge at the fairs. The West Kootenay Regional Science Fair will be held at the Selkirk College gym, Castlegar on Saturday April 4, with public viewing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the School District 20 fair will be in Trail on Thursday, March 12, with public viewing from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The time commitment requires three hours for the district fair in Trail and

between one and four hours at the fair in Castlegar. Contact terry@kast.com for more information or to sign up for one or both of these fairs.

Free English classes

Tuesday nights from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Nelson Municipal Library in the downstairs Victoria Street meeting room These classes are for people whose first language is not English and want to improve their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy offers this free class. All levels of English are welcome. and people can go to class any week. Call Joan Silvey at (250) 354-0206 for more information.

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