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NDP pick Mungall Nelson woman clinches party’s nomination by Chris Shepherd

The Nelson-Creston NDP have made their choice; Michelle Mungall will carry the party’s banner in May’s provincial election. Mungall, 31, says she didn’t know what to expect from the vote, held �� on Saturday, Feb. 7 in Creston. She was up against Nelsonites �� Kim Adamson, Bev LaPointe and Creston resident Rhonda Barter �� for the spot and the decision wasn’t �� immediately obvious. The party used a preferential RCMP release fatal�� ballot where members ranked the ity count from 2008 four women. A winner needed 50 �� collisions. per cent plus one to clinch the PAGE 4 �� nomination. When a winner wasn’t �� picked in the first or second rounds, two nominees were dropped, leaving Mungall and Adamson on the �� ballot. The party did not release �� who, Barter or LaPointe, was cut first in the count. When all the votes were counted, NELSON BECKER Mungall had the win with 374 votes, Liam Sharelove appears to float horizontally during his routine on the rings beating Adamson’s 330. during the Avalanche Invitational Gymnastics Competition on Saturday, Feb. 7 Mungall says members were Land owners and looking for a candidate with a provlandless farmers conen track record of running in elecnect to�� increase local tions. When she was 24, Mungall food production. was elected to Nelson’s city counPAGE 4 �� cil and she served one three-year Michelle Mungall �� term. Mungall also said she strongly �� believes in the NDP’s core values �� of social justice and democracy and even invoked the memory of Tommy Douglas, one of the found- a woman candidate was allowed Council plans to sell seven lots to make park “equity �� ing fathers of the NDP, noting he to replace him. An NDP �� instead of just seven.” was first elected close to his 31st mandate” says that when a male by Chris Shepherd incumbent steps down, his replaceCouncil’s reaction to birthday as well. Council plans on selling seven Charlesworth’s motion was mixed. “I’ve been a politician all my ment must be a woman. Donna Macdonald, president of lots to fund Davies Street Park Couns. Deb Kozak, Margaret life,” Mungall says. She recalls organizing a protest at age nine when the B.C. New Democrats, Nelson- but a motion to force buyers to Stacey and Donna Macdonald Charlesworth’s the school board wanted to move Creston Constituency Association, build duplexes was shelved for supported motion. French immersion from her school. said Saturday’s convention was “a later consideration. Councillor Kim Charlesworth Coun. Bob Adams opposed That political act failed, but it set a brilliant way to start a campaign. “The groundwork has been laid tabled the motion that would it, saying he would prefer people tone for Mungall’s career. Currently the community coor- down for the election,” Macdonald have required any buyers of the build whatever kind of house lots along Ninth Street to build they like on the land. dinator for the Nelson Committee said. Mungall will be up against Josh duplexes or include secondary Coun. Robin Cherbo also on Homelessness, Mungall says if opposed Charlesworth’s motion, she is elected in the May election Smienk, a long-time director for suites in the construction. Affordable housing has been but instead he asked to wait for a she will continue Corky Evans’s the Regional District of Central strong representation for the region Kootenay who was acclaimed a priority for Nelson for several report from staff on the matter. and work with constituents regard- the B.C. Liberals’ candidate in years, Charlesworth told council October. at their Monday, Feb. 9 meetless of their political affiliation. The provincial election is ing. Her motion was “to make Evans announced he was retiring See SUBDIVISION p.3… sure we get 14 affordable units from politics last summer and only Tuesday, May 19.

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New owner of Nelson Floors offers wide variety of floor coverings by Chris Shepherd Shoppers looking for exciting ways to cover their floors will find a new face behind the counter at ther Vernon Street business dedicated to floor coverings: Wayne Vienneau. Vienneau bought Nelson Floors (previously known as Tile and Stone) last year and started 2009 as the owner of the shop at 320 Vernon St. A career renovator who was looking for a way to stay in the business but at a calmer pace, Vienneau saw buying the flooring business as an ideal solution. Flooring was Vienneau’s favourite part of the job. He likes the variety of textures and colours a floor can be, whether it is tile, stone, wood or carpet. Vienneau offers a wide variety of options in those types of flooring and will be adding more in the near future. He’ll also add a selection of cork and bamboo flooring options, two

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and he’s able to order in an even larger selection of more specialized materials should the customer want it.

logically friendly aspect best suited to their home order materials. �� that Vienneau says will and their budget. The store has a large �� appeal to many shopWhile he doesn’t do selection of tiles and �� pers. installations anymore, stone on the premesis

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for new bikes, components and accessories, if requested. �� Throughout February at Preregistration is Selkirk College, Silver King required; registration is lim�� ited to four per class. Cost is Campus ��Secret, owner/ $40 or negotiable. Darryl Classes run: operator of Secret Service �� Monday, Feb. 16 and Cycles, and long-time �� Nelson �� bicycle mechanic Wednesday, 18, 7 p.m. to �� and enthusiast, is offering 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24 and �� bicycle maintenance classes OK asand is (Text correct? Thursday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. for all riders all levels �� Please proof for accuracy then phone, fax or email with any changes or an approval. to 9 p.m. “fix-it-ability.” Design satisfactory? �� Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250.352.5075 • Email: sales@expressnews.bc.ca Classes are oriented to Price acceptable?) �� be as personal as possible, to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 The Express is not responsible for any errors after the client has signed off. p.m. encompassing any ques�� Students need to bring tions regarding operation, �� maintenance, emergency their own tools, if possible. �� tips. �� fixes and riding Advice A list of suggested tools will �� offered on what to purchase be supplied upon request. ��

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New plumbing and gas fitting business

Eddy’s Reliable Plumbing and Gas Fitting has opened its doors at 922 Nelson Ave., under the orange bridge. With five employees and trucks equipped with fourwheel drive, the owners say Eddy’s is able to provide service all year round. Previously based in the Slocan Valley, they work from New Denver to Trail, and Salmo to Kaslo. Eddy’s has been running for four years providing plumbing, heating and gas fitting services to the area and are now the exclusive Trane dealer, supplying and installing furnaces and air source heat pumps. They also install boilers and in-floor heating systems. As a licensed gas contractor with the BC Safety Authority, Eddy’s can instal gas fireplaces and service gas appliances such as space heaters and gas stoves. Eddy’s Reliable Plumbing and Gas Fitting can be reached at (250) 352-7191.

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Dollars and cents Mayor hopes to avoid ‘sweeping changes’ as council considers 2009 budget by Chris Shepherd Nelson’s council has begun deliberations on the 2009 budget, juggling the needs of its departments and the services it funds, the demands from taxpayers to keep taxes down and the hope of getting federal money to help with infrastructure improvements. Mayor John Dooley says the city is well positioned to tap into some of the millions of dollars the Conservative government unveiled for infrastructure spending as part of its 2009 budget. “We’re ready to go,” Dooley said. The City of Nelson has already been planning infrastructure projects, such as its water and sewer systems and is well positioned to take advantage of the federal government’s stimulus plans, the mayor said. While that funding could help the city’s budget, councillors have to juggle the needs of the many organizations and services it funds. At their Monday, Jan. 26 meeting, councillors heard presentations from most of those organizations. Representatives from Touchstones Nelson, the Cultural Development Commission, the Capitol Theatre, Chamber of Commerce, Nelson Regional Sports Council and the Nelson Economic

Organization 2008 funding 2009 request Touchstones Nelson $206,350 $209,350 Cultural Development Commission 0 10,000 Capitol Theatre 60,500 60,500 Chamber of Commerce 76,000 76,000 Nelson Regional Sports Council 55,000 undecided Nelson Economic Development Partnership 100,000 100,000 Development Partnership spoke about what they do and how taxpayer’s money is used. Only three of the organizations asked for their funding to stay the same: the Capitol Theatre ($60,500), the Nelson Economic Development Partnership ($100,000) and the Chamber of Commerce ($76,000). The sports council has yet to decide if they want to ask for an increase in funding. Touchstones Nelson asked for a $3,000 increase to its budget. The increase, which amounts to a 1.45 per cent increase to $209,350, is needed to keep up with the consumer price index, says Leah

Best, executive director for Touchstones. The museum is expecting a drop in tourists this year and Best said a small increase is needed to continue to run the museum’s building at 502 Vernon St. along with its collections storage at a separate location. The Cultural D e v e l o p m e n t Commission asked for $10,000 in funding for 2009. The commission was started by the city in 2007 with a $20,000 start-up budget. Best, who chairs the commission, said the request – combined with $14,000 left over from the start-up funding – will let the commission hire a cultural officer to work

part time from April to December. The cultural officer would provide much of the work the commission is working on in the community and Best said if they did not receive the $10,000 they would have to scale back the work they are planning. Dooley said the presentations were helpful for councillors faced with budget decisions in the changing economy. “It used to be you could predict what would happen a year ahead,” Dooley said. “Now it’s changing every month, even every week. “We want to avoid making sweeping changes over the next budget.”

KLH renos ready for provincial money Province’s announcement of funding for infrastructure bodes well for upgrades by Chris Shepherd A recent announcement of $14 billion in infrastructure spending should mean good news for upgrades to Nelson’s hospital. Mayor John Dooley and Josh Smienk got together last week to urge Premier Gordon Campbell to consider the $20 million upgrade

for Kootenay Lake Hospital’s first floor. The project would add a CAT scan and improve the layout of the hospital’s emergency room. The project has been undergoing a schematic design this winter and Interior Health expects that to be complete in March of this year. Smienk, who is running for the

BC Liberals in the upcoming provincial election, says the project would generate high-paying jobs in the community. Dooley said city council “intends to write a similar letter” to encourage the province to fund some of the renovations, which expects could begin as early as this fall.

Subdivision details to come back to council …continued from p.1 Cherbo, who had reiterated his opposition to selling the lots in the first place, said he wants to see what options staff come up with before putting any conditions on the land. “These are going to be prime lots,” Cherbo said, noting he would prefer they be sold to a family rather than a developer. Charlesworth’s motion was eventually tabled to allow staff time to write up a report on all the

options open to council. The vote to table was a close one. Adams, Cherbo and Kozak voted to wait while Charlesworth, Macdonald and Stacey voted to go ahead right then. Mayor John Dooley broke the vote, opting to wait for staff’s report. Speaking after the council meeting, Dooley said the subdivision has to come before council one more time at which point staff will have a detailed report on what covenants council could put on the

land. The previous council made the decision to sell the parcel of land to fund building a park in April 2008. The decision was a contentious one for councillors who debated whether public land should be sold to fund the park. In mid-January 2009 the first plan for the park was unveiled. The product of public consultation, the preliminary plan describes a $637,000 park that includes features for mountain bikers, skate-

boarders, children’s parks and an open field. The plans did not include the price tag for improvements to Ninth Street which must also be done. The lands are from a public endowment fund meant for Selkirk College. The City of Nelson had to get the province to approve the idea to sell land to build the park. The province and city would split any money left over after paying for the park and the street improvements.

Spirit of BC week It is fitting that the Spirit of BC week ends on Valentine’s Day. The heart and spirit of Nelson will be obvious at community events during the week from Friday, Feb. 6 to Saturday, Feb. 14. Free public skating will be offered as part of the 2010 countdown event on Thursday, Feb. 12 between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. It will be a festive party including clowns, balloons, cake, crafts, music and Olympic jeopardy. Come celebrate the official countdown at 6 p.m. with as much noise as you can muster. Bring your horns, cow bells, whistles, or whatever! Two perfect sporty Valentine’s events are happening on Saturday, Feb. 14. The local KIHJL derby between the top of the league Nelson Leafs and the second place Castlegar Rebels is home in Nelson at 7 p.m. Show your heartfelt support for your home team! If being under the stars with your valentine is more your style then you may want to check out the Nordic Ski club Valentine’s night ski at the Apex Trailhead between 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is a non-perishable food item for the Nelson Food Cupboard and parking is free. It goes without say-

In The Zone Kim Palfenier

The Nelson Regional Sports Council can be reached at: Box 1190, Nelson, BC V1L 6H3 (250)352-3989 phone (250)352-0046 fax nrsc@telus.net ing that at the heart of any youth sport program is the coach. Keeping that in mind, the Nelson Youth Soccer Association is in the midst of increasing their coach development program. They are currently advertising for a head coach. This paid position will be responsible for the operations of the coaches program, including coach co-ordination and technical development. See www. nys.ca for full job description. Application deadline is Friday, Feb. 13. Last but not least, the heart of Nelson event advertising for many decades was the Civic Centre’s marquee on Vernon Street. After a short absence, the Nelson Regional Sports Council is glad to offer advertising space once again to notfor-profit groups and Civic building users. To rent space please see www.nelsonsports.ca or call (250) 352-3989, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Kim Palfenier is administrator for the Nelson Regional Sports Council.

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Nurturing local food

Land owners and farmers get together to talk food by Anna Kirkpatrick Today’s world calls for farmers to sacrifice their lives to put food on society’s table, a situation that has to change if food production is to be sustainable, says Aimee Watson. Watson is the food security co-ordinator for the North Kootenay Lake Community Services Society and she organized a meeting to bring land owners together with landless farmers. “We’ve asked our farmers to basically volunteer their lives in order to feed us and we need to change that,” said Watson. According Watson, a sustainable food system requires a shift in thinking. Ideas for how to promote that shift and facilitate local farming were the focus of an event held last weekend. About 100 people packed into Nelson United Church on Saturday, Feb. 7 to discuss ways to promote community farming in the West Kootenays. A broad cross-section of people from across the region were present. Ramona Scott of The Land Conservancy (TLC) and Heather Pritchard of Farm Folk/City Folk presented an overview of some of the more than 20 community farms in B.C. The distinguishing characteristics of community farms include an emphasis on food production, management by a community group/co-op and sustainable practices. Scott explained that TLC started with an focus on the ecological value of land. The recent interest in food secu-

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rity has caused a shift within the organization. “The importance of food security is so big right now that our board of directors realized that we should be protecting farms for farming.” Pritchard and Scott’s presentation was followed by a question and answer period and time for networking and information exchange. Many ideas circulated including urban garden sharing and the creation of a community farm in this area. This event was inspired by earlier food security projects in the West Kootenays. Last year, Watson created a local farm directory and realized that there is a serious shortage of commercial farmers in this area. “We have a lot of people that know how to grow their food but not on a commercial scale,” said Watson. That realization triggered Watson to set up a database of landowners and landless farmers. The database covers the entire West Kootenay and is divided into seven sub-regions. According to Watson, “the intent of the database is to be an information connector.” Within the next few weeks the information will be posted online at www.nklcss.org. Anyone interested can scan the list and make connections. Watson thinks connecting people is essential for local food security. “Community is a key to attaining sustainability.” For more information, or to be added to the database, contact Watson at aimeewatson@nklcss.org or (250) 353-7691 ext. 207.

Most crashes avoidable Fourteen deaths on Kootenay highways in 2008, say RCMP by Chris Shepherd A new crash investigator for the RCMP has been helping the police force deal with incidents on West Kootenay highways which claimed 14 lives last year. Cpl. Dave Barnhart has been working in the region for several years as a collision analyst, but in 2008 the RCMP added a fulltime collision reconstructionist (a higher level accident investigator) position to their Kootenay detachment and Barnhart stepped into the role. Along with the new position. Barnhart now drives a pickup truck loaded with investigation equipment that helps him figure out what happened in the moments leading up to a crash. Flood lights, surveying equipment and a computer are just a few of the tools the corporal brings to an accident. The computer is able to download information from airbag systems and

some models of car even provide the speed the vehicle was going, the RPMs the engine was at and even whether the seatbelt was being used. Technical data like that is useful, Barnhart says, but it doesn’t replace the physical evidence he gathers at the scene. The RCMP have made understanding what happened to cause the collision a greater priority says the RCMP’s Sgt. Derrick Donovan. “We’re treating it like a homicide. What are the causes?” The police will try to go back up to 48 hours before the incident to figure out what happened. “Was there a point prior to the accident that it could have been avoided?” People are still making the same mistakes on Kootenay highways, the Donovan says. Fourteen people died on the highways in 2008, up one from the previous year.

Alcohol continued to be a problem on Kootenay roads. Of the 14 deaths, seven drivers had excessive alcohol in their bodies and police caught 114 impaired drivers in 2008. There is a silver-lining to the statistics. “With impaired drivers its more repeat offenders. There are less new offenders, which is good,” Donovan says In four of the deaths, the drivers were not wearing their seatbelts. Other causes include people driving too fast for road conditions and not keeping their vehicle in proper condition. Donovan says the police are working to educate people about safety on the roads, especially when it comes to impaired driving. “In smaller communities it can be hard to call police on a neighbour,” says Donovan. “We’re trying to get people to do the right thing and prevent an accident. They should take the keys.”

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Last month Matthew McCrory received a specialized tricycle that will let him get around Nelson and even help him deliver the Express newspaper. Matthew, seen with his teacher assistant Kathy Reiner, has cerebral palsy and a visual impairment and the tricycle, donated by Cops for Kids, will give him greater mobility. The tricycle was delivered by RCMP constables Wally Bursey, left, Dale Judd and Dirk Finkenseip.

Briefly Ducks Unlimited banquet

Saturday, March 7, 5:30 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort and Convention Centre, 701 Lakeside Dr. The Nelson chapter of Ducks Unlimited Canada is preparing for its 23rd annual banquet and auction.

The event includes a pyramid raffle, silent auction and a live auction. All of the funds raised by this volunteer organization are put towards a variety of wetland habitat conservation and restoration projects throughout the region. For tickets or more information call (250) 825 9565. Tickets are $40.

THANK YOU BUSINESSES & VOLUNTEERS The Nelson Nordic Ski Club would like to extend a big thank you to all the volunteers who helped to make the Nelson Kootenay Cup races a great success. We would also like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their generous donations: Main Street Diner, Save On Foods, Kootenay Coop, Safeway, Kootenay Bakery, Gravity Climbing Centre, Gericks, Mountain Sky Soap, Reo’s Videos, Hume Hotel, Mallards, Whitewater, Subway, Kutenai Clothing Company, Ripping Giraffe, Oso Negro, Pixie Candy Shop, Prestige Lakeside Resort, Sacred Ride, ROAM, Evening Ridge Designs, Shelly Adams, Hellman Canoes, Ellison’s Market, Theresa Waters, Otter Books, Through the Looking Glass, NRG Enterprises, Capitol Theatre, Snowpack and Live Metal Works. All your donations and efforts were very much appreciated.

Hugfest to inspire Nelson on Valentine’s

Saturday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Baker Street The Inspire Nelson Initiative launches its next campaign inspiring Nelsonites to use their everyday actions to make a difference. The featured action is “hug someone.” On Valentine’s Day, Inspire Nelson staff and volunteers

will be giving out free hugs on Baker Street. Research indicates that hugging slows aging, improves sleep and increases intelligence. “Not to mention gives you that fantastic warm and fuzzy feeling,” adds Inspire Nelson director Paul Edney. “We thought it would be a good idea to test the theory. And what better day to do it than on Valentine’s?” Every hug will be added as an action on the Inspire Nelson action tracker at

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 8 (KOOTENAY LAKE) Invitation to Parents & Students FRENCH IMMERSION INFORMATION NIGHT Thursday, February 19, 2009, 7:00 p.m. Trafalgar Middle School Library

www.InspireNelson.ca. The Inspire Nelson initiative was launched in July 2008. Since then over 6,300 actions have been registered on the site.

Avalanche skills training

Level one course: Friday, Feb. 13, to Sunday, Feb. 15 in the Nelson region Level two course: Friday, Feb. 20 to Monday, Feb. 23 in the Nelson region Laura Adams, a professional member of the Canadian Avalanche Association and Canadian Mountain Guides, has been teaching avalanche safety for 20 years in the Kootenay region. “Avalanche skills are critical for anyone travelling in backcountry and slack country terrain,”Adams says. While avalanche skills training is recognized as

important by backcountry enthusiasts, Adams emphasizes the training is equally important for people exploring the slack country: the ungroomed terrain that is so easily accessible just outside ski area boundaries. Several avalanche deaths have already occurred in B.C.’s slack country this year. Ski areas are appealing to the public to enter the slack country only with appropriate equipment and training, and to respect closures when posted. Adams instructs avalanche skills training based on the most advanced knowledge available from the Canadian Avalanche Association. Contact Adams for more information and to registration at (250) 509 2288 or solsticemountain@mac. com. The level one course is $198 and the level two course is $398.

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Fourteen too many The RCMP recently came out with disturbing statistics about our highways (see story on page four). Fourteen people lost their lives due to vehicular crashes in 2008. There were a host of different reasons for the incidents but they all lead to the same tragic result. Their families have suffered and we greatly empathize with their loss. We need to be safer on the road. Not only do we need to buckle up and drive sober, we also cannot let our minds get distracted by cell phones or other matters. Driving a vehicle is a great responsibility. Those behind the wheel have the safety of themselves, their passengers, pedestrians and other drivers to care for. Drivers also have to beware other drivers who may be distracted. This is something everyone knows but so many seem to forget. Education and propaganda are needed. If a passenger thinks the person behind the wheel is driving unsafely, they should speak up. The safety of everyone is at hand. Drivers should let their passenger know they can speak up if the passenger thinks the driver is being unsafe. Before seatbelts became enforced, nobody had seatbelts. When governments tried to bring in seatbelt legislation there was resistance. The public felt it impinged on their freedom. Manufacturers felt it would add an unbearable cost to the making of a car. While we don’t recommended this for all drivers, we do encourage law makers to take more drastic measures against drunk drivers. Some countries take away a license for years on a first offence. This is worth following up. The technology exists where a person has to give a breath sample before their car would start. This is another avenue worth exploring. The issue at hand is people’s safety. We urge everyone to take greater care of each other on the roads.

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Flowers - to those motorists who park in such a way as not to impede stairways, laneways and paths for pedestrians. Fish heads - to old friends turned rock stars. Get over it, what’s up with you? You haven’t called in years... Flowers - to my wonderful tenants/friends who were so kind as to mop up the blood that was all over the floors when my dog cut her foot so deeply on a horrible broken bottle in the alley. And who drove me to the vet because my hands were shaking too much to drive! Who made me a delicious dinner when I was sitting with my dog after her surgery, still trembling too much to get anything done! Cheered by your kindness

Fish heads - to people who toss their beer bottles into the streets, alleys and vacant lots. The people you’re mad at all wear shoes...it’s our little kids, dogs and cats whose feet are cut! Engage your brain, please Flowers - to our wonderful, intelligent veterinarians, skilled vet techs and kind vet office staff, who do such a great job of patching up our beloved animals when they are injured or fall ill. Glad you’re here to help us Fish heads - to strong, healthy people who can’t be bothered shoveling snow from the stairs and sidewalks next to their residences. Think about how much trouble moms with strollers, and people with mobility problems encounter because of you.

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Council approves temporary heavy truck access to allow fuel remediation in West Arm park by Chris Shepherd Logging in West Arm Provincial Park is about to begin and residents on Elwyn Street will be the first to know about it. At a special council meeting on Monday, Feb. 2, councillors approved logging trucks using Elwyn Street to Nelson Avenue to take trees out of the park. The

logging is part of a provincial project to reduce the forest fire fuel load in the park that lies next to the City of Nelson. The plan was unveiled to residents and elected officials in December 2008 and will see trees thinned in a 60 hectare area and along with a 23 hectare clearcut. The clearcut is in an area where 80 per cent of the stand has been

killed by the mountain pine beetle, making the trees susceptible to fire. Council’s big concern around approving heavy trucks on the road was dealing with any damage done. Kevin Cormack, city manager, said the city will assess the streets before and after the trucks use the street. Any damage will be covered by a

bond the city will secure from the Ministry of Environment, Cormack said. The ministry expects there will be a total 300 loads taken out of the park over a two-month period. Council also approved recommendations that council retrain the right to cancel approval for any reason.

Snowfest brings storm of winter activities into Ymir Saturday, Feb. 14 Ymir Snowfest may or may not have begun in 1896 when miners, stripped down to their wild, woolly underwear, would toboggan down the slope of Dundee to the Hotel Ymir bar. The last one down had to buy a round of beer, and events continued later on in Ymir’s wellstocked red light district. Things are a little tamer in Ymir nowadays

and organizers say this people to bring skates for aged to bring their cosyear’s Snowfest promises a pick-up hockey tourna- tumes. �� to be a fun day outside ment on the village rink, A schedule of events in the snow for the whole starting around noon. will be posted in front �� family. Kids can warm up of The Goods Ymir �� This year’s events dancing to local musi- store on the main street. �� include tobogganing, face cians at the Community Registration for snow �� painting, an art exhibit Hall in the late after- sculpture and hockey are �� and raffle and dog sled noon, and bonfires will there was well. Dance tours. Friends can make keep the cold at bay. tickets are available from �� a team for the all-day At night, local The Goods in advance or snow sculpture compe- favourites The Tuques at the door. �� tition. Registration for take to the stage for a For further informathat will start around 9 Gods and Goddesses tion, contact Dave Bitner a.m. theme licensed dance, so at (250) 357-9679. Organizers encourage bring people are encour– submitted

Toques, toboggans and tents were on the supply list for the Sweet Pine Pathfinders winter camp held in late January. The girls used toboggans to haul all their supplies into camp, wearing snowshoes to stay on top of the snow. Survival fire-building and Snowshoe Olympics

were a highlight of the sleep in a tent in January. planning and execution of �� weekend. Pathfinders is part of meetings and camps such The Pathfinders man- Girl Guides of Canada, as this one. �� aged to eat very well and is for girls aged 12 Girl Guides in Nelson through this camp, includ- to�� 14. Nelson’s Kokanee and area is represented by ing a chocolate fondue by District has one Pathfinder Kokanee District. They �� lantern light. unit of five girls. The have units for girls from �� The girls enjoyed the Pathfinder program age five to age 18, and �� opportunity to try out encourages girls to devel- leaders of all ages. �� the sport of snowshoeing, op leadership skills and to For more information �� improve their camp skills, explore new adventures. call 1-800-565-8111. and prove that they could They all participate in the – submitted

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courses Colour My World, Creative Intensive, Nicola Harwood offers Re-connect: A beginner Course for an Intro to Acting, and Singing the Adults, and Mandala Painting: Art Blues with Bessie Wapp is the time as Meditation. to get down to some serious fun. Natasha Smith is back with To register, check the website at her ever-popular Low Tech oxygenartcentre.org. Printmaking, Be Creative: Don’t Just Think About It, and Moving �� Want to be a tree planter? into Abstraction. Boukje Elzinga Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m. at the and Bridget Corkery are pairing �� up their talents to co-teaching Youth Employment Resource Centre, 608 Lake St. Sculpting and Mold-making. �� Tree planting companies are hirYouth classes include After �� ing now for the upcoming spring School Theatre with Jeff Forst, �� season? Home-Style: Enrich your child’s �� creative expression with Anita This is an information packed �� session to find out all the details Levesque and two Spring �� Break �� Art Camps: Art Through the Ages about the life and work of a tree �� planter. and Mandalas. �� Learn things like how to get For writers, Susan Andrews �� involved in tree planting, what the Grace is offering Offbeat: Online �� job is like and what the world of Poetry Workshop, Nicola Harwood �� will be teaching Screenwriting tree planting is all about. �� Leave with lists of tree planting for Shorts, and Kuya Minogue’s �� companies across Canada and what Write From theemail Source combines Please�� proof for accuracy then phone, fax or with any changes or an approval. �� kind of gear is needed. meditation practice with writing. �� Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax:Luanne 250.352.5075 • Email: sales@expressnews.bc.ca For more information call (250) Armstrong is back with

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Drum making workshop

Saturday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Jan. 28 in Nelson Organizer Chris Morasky says drums have been used all over the world as a companion to a person’s spiritual journey. Participants will make their hand drum on February 21 and on February 28, they will make a drum beater and join together in music and ceremony. For more information, contact Chris Morasky at (250) 357-2822.

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Snow Bunny – burlesque show

Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. Scarlet Mary Rose and Flora Fandango bring Snow Bunny – Love Is In The Air, a Valentine’s Burlesque Bash at the Spirit Bar. The night holds many tempting surprises, sexy laughs and get-down dancing. The show is a benefit for the Nelson Women’s Centre. �� Tickets will be $20 at the door, which opens at �� 10 p.m.

New exhibition at Touchstones pushes boundaries by Kyle Wells

Opening reception

Friday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon St. Art is at its best when it challenges viewers and breaks the rules, something that Touchstones Nelson is set to achieve with their �� upcoming exhibition SALT: the distilla�� tion of matter. �� The show, which will �� run from Friday, Feb. 13 �� until Sunday, April 19, is billed as “an exploration into �� the nature of impermanence” and will �� feature works unique not only to the�� area but to the art world at large. For Deborah Thompson, the show’s curator, the exhibition is all about dealing with themes of death and renewal and doing so KYLE WELLS through the use of mat- Deborah Thompson says SALT will ask people to “reflect on �� ter in a transformative impermanence in their own lives.” �� way. The show’s title itself comes from the process of nature. Nicole Dextras, are never complete” and, mummification in ancient Haruko Okano and local as such, ask “people to Egypt wherein a form of artist Juile Castonguay reflect on impermanence salt was used to preserve will each showcase their in their own lives.” the body for its rebirth own unique take on this An opening reception in the afterlife. This rela- expansive theme. By will be on Friday, Feb. tionship between matter utilizing such processes 13 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and renewal is at the heart as organic growth, fire, at Touchstones Nelson of the exhibition and the renewal and crystalli- and is open to the public. works showcased. zation, their works will The exhibition will also To present and explore grow and evolve as the be supplemented by a these themes, Thompson exhibition progresses. series of talks and workbrought together three “The show invites the shops put on by the artists artists who use imper- viewer to be curious and to throughout the show. manent materials to cre- come back again and again For more information ate works of a highly to see the process,” says visit www.touchstonesnelfluid and evolutionary Thompson. “The works son.ca.

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Mr. Fister

Friday, Feb. 13 at the Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. Mr. Fister (aka Chili) has been DJing in the Whistler club/underground scene since 2000. His repertoire spans a melange of genres including funk, break beats, electro, old school and most things eclectic. Chili has been involved with Shambhala by adding visual pop to their stages as well as taking regular shifts on the turntables. Chili can bring his unique sounds and party-vibes appeal to any

music scene. Playing alongside him is Kori K whose mix of funky breaks, house, and old school funk have kept the dance floors moving. Kori K recently ended an eight month motorcycle tour through Central and South America while DJing along the way. Kori K’s passion for bringing new and fun music to crowds worldwide is what will continue to keep him on top of the DJ scene for years to come. $5 at the door.

Big John Bates

Saturday, Feb. 14 at The Royal on Baker, 330 Baker St. Direct from the back alleys of pulp comes Big John Bates and the Voodoo Dollz with their debaucherous rock and roll burlesque show. Never content with business as usual, BJB &

the Dollz are packing a three ring circus of musical punch, visual splendour and debauched fun. Here to help ruin New Years resolutions, this trip will see BJB bringing along two Voodoo Dollz bursting with attitude and hot moves – Little Miss Risk and Lil Luvroc – who are sharpening their knives to carve up a good time with

their cheeky neo-burlesque fusion and bringing some never before seen numbers to burn your retinas and music from their upcoming album, Bangtown. Barrelling through the crossroads of roots punk and rock noir are Gretschendorsed guitarist Big John Bates and upright bassist sCare-oline.

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myriad genres comprising the local indie scene, Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the convinced them to trade Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. Since releasing their in their axes for accordebut album You Will dion, violin, trumpet and Land With A Thud banjo and married it to a in February 2008, the driving rock trio. Mixed Tom Fun Orchestra has with Turbo’s idiosyncratic been bringing their self- and irresistible songwritdescribed cluster-rock ing, what is produced is a sound to crowds all over rolling ball of calculated Eastern Canada, Scotland energy. Voted Entertainer and the Republic of of the Year at the Nova Ireland. Scotia Music Awards, It all started when Johnny Turbo assem- where they also picked bled players, friends up the Galaxie Rising and characters from the Star Award for Best New Artist this past November, �� the band has been nomi�� nated for 3 East Coast �� Music Awards in 2009.

natural, seemingly effortless talent as a singer, songwriter and performer. Aside from playing the didjeridoo he also plays the djembe drums, kick drum, acoustic/electric six string guitars, Weissenborn and Kona lap steel guitars, drums and shakers. For more info call the Royal at (250) 352-1269 or visit www.shanephilip.com

as a teenager in Los The show will feature vocals, Roger Luscombe Angeles. Over the course demonstrations of slight on guitar and Dave Scanlan of the last two decades, he of hand, mind reading and on bass. Buttacup covers tunes has amassed a collection hypnosis. Tickets are $10 in by Bonnie Raitt, Susan of over 35,000 records and refined his technical advance at Eddy Music Tedeschi, The Eagles, skills and performance and Packrat Annie’s and The Doobie Brothers, Etta James, Janis Joplin style to the point where $12.00 at the door. and much more. Scorching he is widely recognized as lead solos and smooth one of the key figures in Latin fiesta three-part vocal harmothe late-90s DJ explosion Friday, Feb. 13, 10 p.m. at nies make listening a treat. which pushed the DJ to The Royal on Baker, A solid rhythm section will the front of the culture’s 330 Baker St. make it hard to resist the awareness. The Latin vibes take urge to dance. Incorporating a wide over Nelson. This is the range of musical styles Atomic Hooligan third party of its kind and – soul, funk, hip-hop, and after a couple successful Humphreys Friday, Feb. 13, 9 p.m., samba effortlessly blendfiestas, organizers ready and McMechan’s venue to be announced ed together – Nu-Mark �� This year will see the revels in surprising an to do it again. The night will be hosted art display release of the Hooligans audience with a forgotten by DJ Soniko and friends. All February at Cowan Office second album Sex Drugs gem, an unknown banger, �� It will be a night of Latin Supplies, 517 Victoria St. and Blah Blah Blah, or a fresh take on a well�� hip hop, reggaeton, regCowans hosts the art of accompanied by a world�� known hit. gae, salsa, merengue, sexy two of Nelson’s youngest wide tour. Second album Shane Philip CD �� ladies and�� much more. emerging artists – Dylan jitters? Release Party Tickets are $10 at the Humphreys and Cedar Hypnosis �� Not likely! Atomic door. Thursday, Feb. 19, 10 p.m. at Hooligan smash back McMechan. �� and Beyond Humphreys feels that The Royal on Baker, through the door with an Friday, Feb. 20, 8 p.m. at L.V. art is a platform and it’s 330 Baker St. album that not only rivals Salsa night Rogers Secondary School, the artist’s responsibility Shane Philip has recent- their first; but blows it out Saturday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m. to 1004 Cottonwood St. to use their voice to chally released his fourth the water. Irish This year the grad class 12:30 a.m. at Finley’s�� lenge the audience with album Live at Baker They fuse electro, indie, Bar and Grill, at LVR is fundraising provocative ideas. Studios which was record- hip hop and breaks with �� 705 Vernon St. In his own words with a difference; they are ed, as the title suggests, ease, truly trying to push Celebrate Valentine’s �� Humphreys says, “If live off the floor at Baker the sound further than aiming at giving some�� thing back to the com- Day with the rhythms I’m not saying anything Studios. simply breaks. of Latin and ballroom through my art, the work After the three hours Tickets available at munity. A portion of the music. �� ends up feeling shallow proceeds from Hypnosis it took to set up and mic Hemp & Co. ��and Singles welcome and one dimensional. and Beyond will be put the instruments, the nine Why speak with nothing towards the Pulpit Rock there is a $5 cover. hours of recording and to say?” Trail Project. the additional 12 hours DJ Nu-Mark His gestural and detailed Their show features Valentine’s Day of mixing, the album was Thursday, Feb. 19 at the illustrative style conveys a Steve Taubman, “master Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. complete and the result celebration strong sense of tongue-intruly emphasizes Philip’s Nu-Mark began DJing of misperception.” Wednesday, Feb. 14, 9 p.m. cheek whimsy while delivat the Balfour Beach Inn, ering some deep (and often �� unsettling) messages. 8406 Busk Rd., Balfour McMechan’ s paintings One of Nelson’s newest bands, Buttacup, plays are colourful and bold, the Balfour Beach Inn for expressionistic interpretaValentine’s Day. The band tions of the human form. features Rease Warner Her current works have a on vocals, Darren Mahe strong use of colour and on guitar and vocals, Don line to convey both motion Walker on drums and and emotion.

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Special Events

Ongoing Events Wednesdays

Sundays

Wednesday Feb 11

Saturday Feb 14

NEED INEXPENSIVE BIRTH CONTROL? Options for Sexual Health drop-in clinic. 333 Victoria St. 5:30-8 p.m. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS. Do you have a problem with food? Meet every Wednesday, 719 Vernon St. downstairs, 5:30 p.m. 1-800-611-5788. DROP IN GREIF SUPPORT GROUP. 7-9 p.m. at Broader Horizons, 905 Gordon Road, back door . THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Wednesdays at 1p.m. Info 250-505-5583 WOMEN’S HOCKEY SCRIMMAGE at the old rink 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. $10 dropin fee. Full equipment required. Info 250-359-7036 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Harrop Hall, Harrop 5:30 p.m. DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon meeting noon The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. HABLAS ESPANOL? Spanish Conversation group meeting every 2nd and 4th Wed of Month 5 - 6 p.m. Vienna Cafe. Donations. Contact Biodan@gmail.com NUTRIENT-RICH COOKING classes every Wed/Sun. Many topics to choose from. Contact Lorraine at lorraine@earthlobby. com or 250-352-3860.

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822.

ALTERNATIVE WORSHIP Experience ‘Spiritual Practices’ 7 p.m. at the Nelson United Church.

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

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.

YMIR SNOWFEST- tobogganing, face painting, art exhibit, dog sled tours, snow sculputure event, ‘God and Goddesses’ theme dance with the Tuques and more! Tickets for the dance at The Goods or at the door. Info 250-357-9679. 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. YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, Charlie Brown, see Thursday for info.

Thursdays IS ALCOHOL A PROBLEM IN YOUR LIFE? AA Meetings, Lunch Bunch at Noon. Into Action Big Book Study at 8:00 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria Street, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 BIBLE STUDY JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 6:30 p.m. 560 Baker St., Suite #3. SIGNING CHOIR (sign language) 3:30 p.m. at NDYC, 608 Lake St. www.ndyc.com NELSON BADMINTON CLUB 7-9 p.m. at the Mary Hall Gym. For information call Anne at 3527536 or Guy at 352-6330. REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 229-4346 or 2294343 for more details. INTUITIVE FREESTYLE DANCE for Children including Pranic Breathing. Ages 7-10 jumpforjoy@netidea.com/352 3263 for info. WALK-IN PRAYER CLINIC 1 - 3 p.m. & 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. At the ministry of Eleos Centre, 711 10th St., Nelson. No appointment necessary. Info 250-352-0300 SPACE TO SPIN poi, hoop, staff, unicycle or juggling pins etc at the Central School Gym. All ages welcome. $6 with a discount for families with kids. Email jumpforjoy@netidea.com or call 352 3263 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

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

Mondays NELSON TABLE TENNIS CLUB. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Blewett Elem. School when school is in session. 352-9547 or 352-5739 SHAMBHALA CENTRE OPEN HOUSE 7 p.m. meditation instruction and practice; 8 p.m. talk and discussion; 9 p.m. tea. All welcome. 444 Baker Street, 352-5560. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS open meeting. 7:00 p.m. Passmore Hall, 3656 Old Passmore Road. F-Troop Meeting 8 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 229-4346 or 2294343 for more details. MT. SENTINEL SCHOOL South Slocan Badminton Mon Wed 7:30 p.m. 359-7610 NELSON BADMINTON CLUB 7-9 p.m. at the Mary Hall Gym. For information call Anne at 3527536 or Guy at 352-6330. DIAPER FREE BABY / ELIMINATION Communication Support Circle 4th Monday of each month 1-3 p.m. at The Family Place 312 Silica St.

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

Thursday Feb 12

AROUND TOWN

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.

Wed. Feb 11

Sat. Feb 14

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. 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 Poznikoff putting on the Ritz and Wild Women Wednesdays at Finleys RYLAN PLAYS AT MAX & IRMA’S Solo finger syle guitar 6-9 p.m. Tasty tones, great food, good times!

SALSA NIGHT, celebrate Valentine’s Day with the rhythms of latin and ballroom music from 8 p.m. - 12:30 a.m at Finley’s. Singles welcome. $5 cover. SNOW BUNNY Love Is In The Air, Burlesque Bash at Spiritbar $20 at the door 10 p.m. Benefit for the Nelson Women’s Center.

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, Charlie Brown Feb 12 - 14 at the TNT Playhouse - Ward and Carbonate. 7:30 pm. Tickets at Eddy Music, Reo’s Video.

Sun. Feb 15

AVALANCHE SKILLS TRAINING Level 1 with Laura Adams. Feb 13th eve, 14th & 15th backcountr y workshops $198. solsticemountain@mac.com or 250-509-2288.

Thurs. Feb 12 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. MYSTERY TRAIN The Royal’s Rythem & Blues Band featuring Kelly Fawcett, Marvin Walker, Ryan Jones and weekly Mystery Guest. 9 p.m. No Cover. 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. OPEN STAGE at the Balfour Beach Inn, 8 - 11 p.m.

Fri. Feb 13 RYLAN PLAYS SOLO FINGER syle guitar 6-9 p.m at Max & Irma’s. HEDDY ACCLAIM perform live at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. LATIN FIESTA Hosted by Sebastian Payette with dancers, visuals, drink specials. 9 p.m. $10 at the Royal.

Sat. Feb 14 DOMINIQUE FRAISSARD & more at Ellisons Natural Food Cafe, 523 Front St. 12 - 3 p.m. INCOMPARABLE HUME Quartet every 2nd and 4th Saturday) at The Library Lounge, located in the historic Hume Hotel. JUDE DAVIDSON SINGS classic songs & originals, 6-9 p.m. at Max & Irma’s Restaurant. Good food and music. 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. VALENTINE’S BLUES, Burlesque and Sex Trivia, test your knowledge raising money for the Aimee Beaulieu Transition House. Big John Bates & The Voodoo Dollz, Vancouver’s Burlesque Hotrod Garage Blues Band. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tix $15 at Eddy’s Music or The Royal. BUTTACUP plays live blues/ rock/r&b at the Balfour Beach Inn on 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.

SARAH AND RICH Per form soulful jazz standards in a pleasant lounge setting. Every Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Redfish Grill at 479 Baker St. NIKKO PLAYS EVENINGS at Nelson’s live jazz venue, The Library Lounge, located in the historic Hume Hotel. BLUES JAM 7 - 11 p.m. Come down and join the blues at the Royal on Baker.

Mon. Feb 16 SARAH McGLYNN & RICH RABNETT live at The Library Lounge, located in the historic Hume Hotel. 6-10 p.m.

Tues. Feb 17 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. DRUNKEN IDIOTS hard core punk band from Parksville stopping in $5 at the Royal 9 p.m. TOM FUN ORCHESTRA live in concert at the Spiritbar advance tickets $10 at Eddy Music or the Hume Hotel.

Wed. Feb 18 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. NIKKO plays live music at Fusion 301 Baker St. PAUL LANDSBERG & BERT PETERS, jazz guitar duo, Library Lounge in the Hume Hotel, 6-10 p.m. KARAOKE Amy Poznikoff putting on the Ritz and Wild Women Wednesdays at Finley’s Irish Pub and Grill. RYLAN PLAYS AT MAX & IRMA’S Solo finger syle guitar 6-9 p.m. Tasty tones, great food, good times!

Friday Feb 13 VALENTINE COFFEE PARTY book and bake sale, Nelson United Church, 10 a.m. - noon. Admission $3.

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, Charlie Brown, see Thursday for info. “WHAT IN THE WORLD IS Nelson Doing” an evening to inspire global action at 6 p.m. at the Nelson Rod and Gun Club. Info 250-352-6678 ext 226 XOCAI: THE HEALTHY Chocolate tasting at Our Natural Way Home, Lonnie’s Lingerie and Streetclothes Named Desire at 1 – 5 p.m. Info 250-352-4628.

Sunday Feb 15 TAROT READING for People in the Community of Nelson at the Moving Center, 533 Baker. 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. $25. Information 250-825-0104. YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, Charlie Brown, matinee, 2:30 p.m. See Thursday for show info. GREGORIAN CHANT VESPERS with texts from ancient Wisdom Literature accopmanied by Tibetan Singing Bowls. 7 p.m. at St. Saviours on Ward & Silica. For more information visit www. studiocantilena.com. DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE 3 – 5:30 p.m. at the Moving Centre, 533 Baker St (upstairs). By donation, ever yone welcome. Bring non-marking indoor footwear and a water bottle. Information: 825-0012.

Monday Feb 16 BICYCLE MAINTENANCE CLASSES by Darryl Secret, session starting on Feb. 16, 24, & 28. All levels welcome. Pre-registration 250-352-2168, bykanark@telus. net

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Thurs. Feb 19 ONE-MAN PHENOMENON, Shane Philip plays the Royal on Baker. His newest CD, “Live at Baker Studios” will be available for the first time at this show. Info 250-352-1269 or www.shanephilip.com SHANE PHILIP doors open at 9 p.m. at the Royal on Baker. Tix $8 advance at the Royal or $10 at the door.

Fri. Feb 20 SELKIRK COLLEGE’S own funk, fusion rock band plays at the Royal on Baker, $5 at the door.

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Trouble getting your zzzzzs? Insomnia is a symptom of a sleep disorder that can affect up to 30 to 40 per cent of adults. Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep, waking throughout the night or waking early. Insomnia can increase with age and affects women more often than men. There are a number of reasons insomnia can occur such as life stress, depression, caffeine intake (coffee, tea, chocolate, decongestants), hormone shifts and shift work to name a few. There is debate over just how much sleep we need. According to the Centre For Disease Control And Prevention an adult requires seven

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to nine hours of sleep to stay healthy. Others find the amount of sleep a person needs varies depending on the individual. Sleeping medications are often prescribed for the symptoms of insomnia. These medications can be helpful, however they can be highly addictive and

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. Shauna Robertson is a registered acupuncturist practicing at the Community First Health Coop. She enjoys treating a wide range of conditions including acute and chronic pain, women’s health issues and pediatrics. She can be reached at (250) 352-2167 or shauna@anhc.ca

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may have side-effects. There are a few things one can try before resorting to sleeping medication. Limiting the intake of caffeine, alcohol and sugars may help sleep quality. Having a bedtime routine at the same time each night helps the body know that it is time to gear down. A warm bath, relaxation music, a cup of relaxing herbal tea such as camomile and reading a book or meditating are all excellent ways to prepare the body for sleep. Avoiding mental and physical stimulus a few hours prior to bedtime may also be helpful. A deficiency in magnesium has been linked to insomnia, therefore adding foods rich in magnesium to the diet such as legumes, seeds, dark

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green leafy vegetables, wheat bran, cashews, molasses and whole grains may help. Supplements such as melatonin (a hor-

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Acupuncture

Art Therapy

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

Bodywork

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

• 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, in the Fitness Studio

• STRENGTH & POWER ______________ Friday, Feb. 27, 10am-12pm — $12 Learn how to effectively increase both power and strength. Basic principles, supplements, proper lifting technique, and effective training programs will be covered in this two hour course especially geared for teens.

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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 Galena-DeepT,Swedish,Lomi,structl Shalimar ...................354-4408 BodyMind Union, Chronic Pain, Deep Tissue....................505-9945 RebalancingTouch, deeptissue, energywork. Nathalie......352-2250

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

Pharmacy

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

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

Chiropractic

Pilates

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

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

Coaching

Registered Massage Therapists

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

Colonics

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

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

Reflexology

Counselling & Consultation

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

Feldenkrais Method Make sure your little one is safe in the water Morning and evening classes available!

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Breathwork

Carmen Carter, MEd, RCC, Play & Art Therapy ........354-4485 Sally Shamai, MEd, RCC, EMDR and more ...... 1-877-688-5565

• RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS ________

Acupuncture, Chinese medicine, hypnotherapy and ayurvedic medicine can be effective in the treatment of insomnia.

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Kate Butt, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine ......... 551-5283 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 Ben Brown RAC, Winlaw ............................................ 226-7166

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mone found naturally in the body) or valerian (herb) have both been used with success in treating insomnia.

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, CHt, RHt, Free Initial Consultation ............352-7035

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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Heart month tip: antioxidants

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada has designated February Heart Month. Stay posted for a healthy heart tip each week in February. Antioxidants prevent LDL cholesterol from being deposited in the arteries as plaque or fatty streaks. A diet rich in plant foods is the best way to get your antioxidants. Dried beans such as kidney and pinto beans, whole grains, raw nuts and seeds, a variety of dark coloured

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Kale is an excellent source of antioxidants.

fruits and vegetables, soy products and green tea are all rich in antioxidants.

Studies of antioxidant supplements have produced mixed results and have not

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shown the same consistent positive effect as antioxidants from whole foods.

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

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Families with children 0 to 6 years old, who would like to maintain the German language at home, meet weekly in Nelson for songs, rhymes, games, socializing and snacks. The first group meets on Fridays at the Family Place. Another group will start in the Child Care Resource and Referral space as soon as enough families express their interest. The families all pitch in to make it fun and to pay the rent. Families with limited German skill are welcome. To register and to receive more information on exact times and locations call Irina at (250) 354-0292.

Calling all witches

Mondays, starting Feb. 16, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Winlaw A f f i r m a t i v e Ascension presents LunaLights, a workshop for women designed to inform, celebrate and express the female heart. This workshop will include a sharing circle, ancient spells and pagan songs, dance, meditation, writing and visualization exercises. The workshop will run for 14 evenings until May. The fee is $125 for all sessions or a $15 drop-in fee. For more information visit www.affirmativeascension.com or call Eve at (250) 2267091.

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Starts Wednesday, Feb. 18, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and runs once a month for four months, at the 518 Lake St. Community First Health meeting Colon hydrotherapist Ulla Devine is offering this fourmonth program on nutrient-dense eating in four communities in the Kootenays. “This course is for people who care for family and other loved ones struggling with diseases as well as those ready to finally shed the last stubborn pounds and reach a superior level of health,” says Devine. The February meeting is a presentation on the course and an opportunity to regis-

ter. The course is $170. Included are monthly and weekly support meetings, individual coaching sessions, organization binder with practical tips and motivational support.

Tantra for Women

Sunday, March. 1, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Om Yoga Studio, Heddle Road, in Six-Mile Denise Richard returns to Nelson for the latest in a series of workshops intended to offer initiations into some of the primary liberating paths from around the world. Richard says this workshop promotes the inherent capacity of women to develop and illuminate on the tantric path, particularly as it relates to the Kashmiri shaivist tradition. This introduction will offer practices for understanding the rich and profound non-dual philosophy and practices of tantrism . For more details on this program contact andreagower@gmail. com or call (250) 5511078. Register before Sunday, Feb. 15 for $90. After the cost is $110. Denise Richard is a Vancouver-based teacher, healer and practitioner who has spent 20 years training and developing in the traditions of shamanism, tantrism, kabbalah, energy nedicine, and soft martial arts.

21st Century Health Challenge

Starting Wednesday, March 11 to Wednesday, April 29, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Nelson The 21st Century Health Challenge is a supervised, guided eight-week detoxification, rejuvenation and weight loss program. Dr. Michael Smith (traditional Chinese medicine) says the process will help people remove candida and parasites from their intestines and detoxify some organs through dietary changes. The course includes a 200-page manual and a cook book. There will be a two-hour presentation every Wednesday night. The cost is $245. For more information, call Dr. Michael Smith (traditional Chinese medicine) at (250) 3520459.

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VALENTINE SALE at Bent Over Leather. Premium gift on sale until Feb 14th. 580 Baker Street. XOCAI: THE HEALTHY CHOCOLATE. Tasting and gift packages at Kootenai Moon, Cottons, Our Natural Way Home, Lonnieís Lingerie and Streetclothes Named Desire on Fri, Feb 13th, 11:00 a.m. ñ 5:00 p.m. Details phone: 250-352-4628. 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 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.

NURTURING, HOME-BASED CHILDCARE at 4 Mile has spaces coming available. They fill fast, call now! 250-825-4577/250-505-5984 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

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atricia & Karl Luedtke are proud to welcome grandchild #3, born on Gabriola Island November 13, 2008 — 8lbs 11oz. Bart Vandereyden & Corry Luedtke & sister, Ruby (two years old!), bravely delivered baby Wyatt. 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 HAND ANALYSIS/PALMISTRY PALMISTRY is fun, amazing and profound. My many years of experience in reading, as well as my background in meditation and healing bring strong skill and insight to this ancient practice. Bookings call Andrea at 250551-1078 or go to Natural Way Home on Baker St. Nelson.

These pugs are ready to ﬁnd a loving family, couple, or just a very loving owner. Two thirds pug one part shitzhu these dogs don’t have the breed problems of a regular pug. They do not: sneeze snot, have trouble breathing or the cleft-pallet issue associated with regular pugs. They are the perfect size dog - small enough to be

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Alana at 352-7581 CRIB FOR SALE $25. Wooden; cream coloured. Good condition. Mattress not included. Call 352 1191. LEGO WANTED 250-352-3639. FISHERPRICE AQUARIUM CRADLE Swing $70, Evenflo Excersaucer Deluxe Activity center $50, all excellent shape. 250-352-0955. BASSINET: EXCELLENT CONDITION. On stand, vibrates & plays music, $45. Tel. 352-9784 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

Computers 17” CRT MONITOR, excellent condition, $15 250-608-3548 FOR SALE: PENTIUM 42.93Ghz,80gb HD, Microsoft Windows XP, 17” monitor. $250 includes desk. 250-352-0460 HC-S (HOME COMPUTING Solutions) Offering reliable and competitively priced PC Support & Computer skills training. From Hardware to Network we come to you.”No Solution NO FEE” Tel#250-505-4940 E-mail hcs@live.ca

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Events 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

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PART-TIME MANAGER/ CARETAKER FOR 49 unit apartment building in Nelson. Must live on-site, have resident management experience, be able to do heavier chores. Email resumes to info@alpinelakesuites.com. No calls accepted. References required. 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. CHILD CARE for 9-year-old, North FOR YOUR FREE Regal Catalogue Shore, meet bus & care in home, call Gail @ 250-352-4620 light housework, 4-5 nights/week DVD PLAYER THAT mostly likes new 825-9440. discs. Got a new one. Call before SINGLE, AWESOME RESUME seek8pm 505-2070 ing a job with challenge. For great DOUBLE MATTRESS+ BOXSPRING, work search advice from the comfort very good shape, 250-365-5608 of your home, try our new E-Services at www.kcds.ca HAIR SYLIST NEEDED for one month at Salon. Sublet chair or comCOMPUTER DESK/ HUTCH, good mission. Fill in for Stylist Chevay quality $50. Bookshelves $25 & $35, Roddick, while she’s away in dresser $20 and more available. 250Thailand. Great opportunity for future 352-2722 possible employment. Stylists with some clientel base prefered but not CHILD’S DESK ($150) and entertainrequired. Drop resume at Araya Day ment unit ($250), both solid oak and spa and salon 250-352-0888 good condition. 352-1765. BRILLIANT AVIATION AT the COMFORTABLE SECTIONAL SOFA, Castlegar Airport is looking for an muted colours $99 Antique engraved aircraft refueller. Duties include mirror $75 Both great condition 250working around aircraft, fuel inven352-3226 tory control, fuel quality control, office MOUNT-ON-BAR CORKSCREW. assistant and office cleaning. The FOR commercial or home use. position is busier in summer than (250)352-6458 (no messages). winter. Successful applicants must chuckleberry@telus.net. Was be physically fit, responsible and will�� $250.00. $60.00 o.b.o. ing to learn and good with the pub�� WOODEN ROCKING CHAIR, $20. lic. Please FAX resumes to Brilliant Tel. 352-9784 Aviation at 250-365-2217 �� 36INCH TOSHIBA TELEVISION. MOTEL MANAGER WANTED. �� Good condition, great picture. asking Charming, family, lakefront resort in $300 250-365-8342 Penticton, BC - 29 units, outdoor BEAUTIFUL, NEW CHERRY wood pool. Front desk duties, light main�� buffet and hutch for sale ($600). Ph. tenance, and other hands on opera�� 354-1434 tional duties required. Year-round, QUEEN MATTRESS BOX Spring experience preferred. Competitive Sear-Opedic Good Shape $150. salary, live-in accommodation. 250Sectional Couch, shows wear really 487-8050 comfortable $100. 250-509-1759 50’S STYLE KITCHEN Table with four chairs $75 352-1853 FUTON FOR SALE: Frame and SNOW-BLOWER ARIENS 5HP 22 Mattress in great condition - 1 yr. old. Clearing Width, tured up and ready to $150. 250-551-0301 or 551-1197 blow. Mary 505-5581. 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

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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

CD & DVD DUPLICATION, direct to disc printing and graphic design located in Nelson: www.shortyburns. com 352-BURN(2876) YAMAHA QM19117 GREEN bass guitar crate b20xl amp, case, tuner, lessons book+cds. $300 like new, 250-365-5608 SEMI BEGINNERS DRUM Set with extras. Excellent condition. Paid $1000 asking $450. Please call 3994890 THE A CAPELLA CHOIR Cottonwood requires men who enjoy singing. If you are interested, please give Kathleen Neudorf a call at 250-3541610 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

NELSON & District Womenís Centre, 420 Mill St, Sewers, fabric and machines Wanted! Join us in sewing bags and other products out of recycled and reclaimed material. Sewers receive 70%of each item sold. Thursdays 12 to 4:pm or Call Kathleen 352-9916

RENOVATIONS, REPAIRS, ALL phases of construction. 17+ years experience. Excellent quality and reliability. Call (250)825-4321. 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 lastine tribute to your loved one(s)” Monumental Stone Works Lake Street beside Tu-Dor Lock 1-250-354-0988 email: 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

Misc. Wanted Free TV and coffee table wanted. Please call Khy 250-352-0327 Wanted childs/ twin bed in good condition. 250 352 5337 Thanks! GLASS JARS WANTED. Junior baby food jars and gallon jars. Please call 505-9897. Thank you. APPRECIATED ... Refundable bottles & cans by 7yo Boy who has donated $500 to KLHospital 825-9536 LEFTOVER TILE FOR small bathroom floor. Blue or brown prefered. Turn scrap to treasure. ph.250.354.0207 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

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LOCAL ORIGINAL ARTIST/BAND seeking manager. Music industry & business experience preferred. Musts... computer, phone, & gumption (250)505-0120 ROCK KEYBOARD/GUITARIST WANTED for original music group energetic and reliable. Performances and recording. 250-365-1080

NELSON & DISTRICT Women’s Centre Volunteer Training-support the community and build your skills! Join Us! Wednesdays February 18 to April 15 9:15am to 11:30am 420 Mill St. 2 CHOKO UNISEX bib snowmobile suits, one XL ,one Med both super clean. $ 100 obo 229-4474

Personals ARE YOU LOSING a loved one to substance abuse? Our program has the highest success rate. Help is only one phone call away! 1-877-7827409; www.narconon.ca. DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/ Short-Term Relationships, FREE CALLS. 1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes.1888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1-on-1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chat-lines. Local Single Ladies.1-877-804-5381(18+).

Services 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. $500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660. ORCA TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 5050612. ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! Quality Handyman. 20+ Years Experience. Household Repairs, Maintenance and Reno’s. Honest, Reliable & Efficient. Available Days, Nights, Weekends. Mike: 250-359-5918.

Toys & Wheels Auto Financing APPROVED AUTO FINANCING www.credit-queen.ca. Challenged/no credit? New, used, all makes vehicles at Canada’s most reputable dealership. Low rates, online approvals 24/7. Joanne,1-866-602-3743. DL 5231. EAGLE AUTO LOANS. Easy financing. Good credit, poor credit, divorced, first time buyers, self employed, bankrupt. We finance in-house OAC. Call our credit specialist 1-800-916-1723. www.secondchancefinance.ca. # #1 IN CREDIT REBUILDING. Need a car, truck, van or SUV? Auto Credit Fast. Bad credit! No credit! Bankruptcy, Repossession! No problem. Call today and drive away. Call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. Free delivery anywhere - www.autocreditfast.ca.

Cars 1995 NISSAN 200sx-se,2dr, 5 speed standard, red/black interior 170,000km, new clutch, $3500 obo for more info or showings call Clay at 250-354-0490 1990 TOYOTA CAMRY 4wd, runs great, 240km, winter tires, $1,800. 250-226-6869 2000 HONDA CIVIC DX. 5 spd. EXCELLENT COND. 123000 km. Winter tires on rims. Timing belt replaced. Pioneer stereo. $7600. 352-5666 1998 FORD VAN with 2 sets of tires 170Km. Good shape $3200 call 250509-0384 2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. 90,000 km. Excellent condition, std, 4dr, summer & winter tires. $5,800. 250-352-5802.

Tires/Parts/Other $$$$ 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.

Tires/Parts/Other Trucks/SUVs/Vans CLEAR TAIL LIGHT, Fits 1997-2002 Subaru Impreza. Unit Includes Brake Reverse and Signal Lights. $150/Pair. 250-509-1759 4, 15” FORD/RIMS 2/with good winter/tires $180 4-14” Honda rims/with new/tires $400 Ph 509-0382 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, 250-6083548 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: 3522025 2 SNOW TIRES p155-80R13 $50 for both. 2 snow tires P235-75-15 like new $100 for both. 1 LT245-16 Wrangler $75. 250-226-7990 DOUBLECROSS TOWERS TO fit Yakima roof racks for Dodge Caravan. Paid $165. Asking $100. 250-352-7035

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

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Recreational 1998 COLEMAN RIO Tent Trailer, sleeps 6-8, fridge/stove/furnace, hot water, shower, front storage. $4800.00. 250-229-4238. LAKE-FRONT RV SITES and homes 20 minutes north. 17 available for spring 2009. terracana@shaw.ca or 1-800-661-8199

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Sports Equipment BIKE FOR SALE!!!DARK blue and yellow in good condition $10 obo call 505-5251 ask for Lily 169 K2PUBLIC ENEMY skis/ bindings/ poles/ size12 head boots, good condition $300 obo call (250)-551-1586 WAYNE gretzky one only midget rep hockey card under glass paid $1000 take $500 250-352-6931 WOMEN’S MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR Carve Jacket-M, 2-Men’s Marmot Pallisade Jackets S and M Gore-Tex shells, brand new 505-5252 GOALIE PADS FOR hockey Sherwood. 31”. Almost brand new. $150. Please call 352-1794.

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Sports Equipment 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 354-7681 GIRLS ATOMIC ‘TUESDAY’ Snowboard for sale, 139cm, great shape, Lamar bindings included, $250. 250-352-6707 REDUCED 153 CM Silence Snowboard with Option bindings. Never used $275.00 354-1494 AWESOME SIMS BINDINGS $50. Hardly worn pair of women’s size 6 Reichle snowboard boots $50 or both for $75, Jennie 354-7812

Thank You A HEART-FELT THANK-YOU FROM WINLAW ELEMENTARY PAC! The Winlaw PAC would like to thank all the businesses and individuals who donated items or services for our Breakfast With Santa Silent Auction. The funds raised will enable us to expand the Winlaw students’ school experience through skiing and other outdoor activities, arts, music and special performances, and purchasing books and supplies. We would also like to thank all the parents and staff who made this event a success: you know who you are! Thank-you: Abacus Beads, Ainsworth Hot Springs, Arica Gardens, Blackbird, Cedar Creek Cafe, Chapters, Cottonwood Kitchens, Darlene Bachelder, Diane Sirois , Donna Spurge, Elly Boer, Enso Hair Design, Evolution, Finning, Fomiís Bakery, Gerricks, Gift Box, Harold Street Cafe, Hazeldean Gallery, Hume Hotel, Jennie’s Books, Jo Buckland, Karibou Cabins, James Karthein, Kenyan McGee, Kim and Lenny, Kolmel Jeweler, Legendary Meats, Lemon Creek Lodge, Lucas Warthe, Maplerose, Mark and Madeline Joyce, Winlaw Mini-mart, Molly Wattner, Moonshine Glass, Mountain Baby, Mountain Sky Soaps, Mountain Valley Station, Nelson Farmer Supply, Nelson Leafs, NRG Enterprises, Oso Negro Coffee, Our

Thank You (continued) Glass Studio, Peter Corbett, Pixie Candy, Pottery Creations, Prestige Resort, Red Mountain, Reos Video, Rocky Mountain Sawhorse, Rossland Coffee, Rudy’s Bookkeeping, Sacred Ride, Safeway, Save-on-Foods, Shalimar Spa, Sharon Butler, Shelley’s Tattoos, Slocan Home Hardware, Slocan Valley Recreation, Slocan Village Market, Soluminations Art Works, Still Eagle, Still Point Pottery, Susan Wilson, Christine Schwartz, Through the Looking Glass, Urban Legends, Valhalla Powdercats, Valhalla Pure, Valley Girls Cleaning, Vienna Cafe, Village Ski Hut, Walmart, West Kootnenay Tree Services, Westside Small Engine, Whitewater, and Yvonne Munro. Happy Winter, and see you next year! Thank you Melissa at Epiphany Cakes for the most delicious Chocolate Mousse Cake ever!! From the Express Staff.

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Work Wanted Nelson & District Community Complex is inviting applications for Group Exercise Instructors. This is a casual position. Hours of work may include morning, afternoon, evening and or weekend shifts. Please send resume attention Shauna Leduc sladuc@rdck.bc.ca or call 354-4386 ex 5109 Nelson & District Community Complex is actively seeking Aquafit Instructors to teach on weekdays and weekends. Please send your resume attention Angela Lund alund@rdck.bc.ca or call 354-4386 ext. 5112 † A CHEERFUL CARPENTER seeking small renovation and fix-it up jobs, excellent local references, painting and home maintenance as well. Please call Nathan Hume at 8254482

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All right, we are on a mission to tame the pantry beast. He’s constantly hiding what you’re looking for, keeping expired items hostage and throwing stuff at you when you’re looking for something else.

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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 THIS 2-BEDROOM MOBILE home is in a beautiful adult park offering a short stroll to the lake and private dock. Comes with a storage shed and deck; all in great condition. Owner is moving to be with family. $119,500. Leave a message at 250-229-2158 2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW, lower Fairview, open concept, woodstove, many recent improvements, detached workshop. $250,000. 250-352-4680 Karl 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 WATERFRONT LOT FULLYSERVICED WITH spectacular views of Kootney Lake/Mountains. 5min to downtown. Call Brent 604-715-9181 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 LAC LA HACHE 28 acres, 4Bedrooms, 3Bathrooms, creek, pond, heated pool, guest cabin, workshop, 15 minutes to 100 Mile House $499,000.00, 250-396-4688 mccrea@bcwireless. com for pics. FOR SALE 8 RESIDENTIAL LOTS in Chetwynd, BC. Fully serviced, adjoining lots. ALL 8 LOTS FOR $199,900. 15% Down VENDOR FINANCING!! 250-287-1214.

2 BDRM SUITE, 15 minutes from town on bus route, wood/electric heat,no smoking/pets references, $750/mth/utilities 352-3862 AVAILABLE MARCH 1, newly renovated 1 bdrm Blaylock condo - washer, dryer, fridge, stove, dishwasher. Private verandah, covered parking, storage and snow removal. n/smoking, n/pets, n/kids. Partially furnished. $650 plus utilities, single tenant only please. Call 604 - 888 - 9661. 2 BEDROOM SUITE, uphill, w/d, fenced yard, $950/month inclusive, 250-352-2297 or 250-551-3663 ROSEMONT, UPSTAIRS SUITE, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, spacious living room, dining room, large kitchen, deck with yard access. $1100 + utilities. 250-354-4035 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/month. (250)354-1103 FURNISHED ROOM AVAILABLE in cozy Uphill cottage. Prefer mature female. $375/month includes utilities. Call 352-1711.

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incredible lake and mountain views. Well equipped, seats 80 plus 60 on �� patio, liquor license, high traffic, seasonal or year-round operation. Call TIMESHARE FORECLOSURES�� 250-487-8050 or 250-492-4092 ext 0. Save 60-80% off Retail! Best Resorts �� & Seasons! Call for FREE catalogue today! 1-800-597-9347. Browse hundreds of worldwide properties onlineMATURE GENTLEMAN REQUIRES www.holidaygroup.com/bcn. affordable accommodation on bus route. Renovation skills. Respectful, refWest Kootenay/Boundary erences available. Terry 250-551-3995 WEEKEND DAD, 40’s, needs affordable Nelson accommodation. Can assist with yard, house, and car maintenance, dependable. John 250352-9876. 2BDRM APT OR mobile home. Reasonable rent please. Call 250352-1621 no co-oping ty. COUPLE SEEKING LONGTERM �� Apartment/Basement Suite/Trailer/ House In Nelson or North Shore. �� $500-$800 utilities+w/d included please. 250-505-7509

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HOMES & GARDENS Easements a good idea when sewer systems cross into your neighbour’s yard the easement agree- line on your neighbour’s My main sewer pipe ment. You usually have property and it is not in backed up. I’ve just disthe legal right to make an easement, you should covered that it leaves repairs within the ease- consider coming to an our yard and runs under ment as long as you agreement with your our neighbour’s back return the area to its neighbour to purchase a yard before connecting original condition. If ten foot easement along to the main city sewer your sewer line runs his property line. Usually line in the rear lane. across their property the cost of an easement Our neighbour is away without an easement is nominal because you on vacation and I need you will have to obtain don’t purchase the land, to dig in his yard to Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Dale Olinyk the owner’s permission just the right to service find and unblock the (preferably in writing) your sewer line from line. Do you have any before you proceed with time to time. suggestions? repairs. The easement assures This is a fairly comIn the past sewer you that you and future mon and unfortunate be trying to determine problem. First, I suggest is whether or not your lines were often locat- owners will not get that you try to reach the sewer line is located on ed across one or more caught in this situation Then relocate property owner by tele- an easement across your neighbour’s’ properties again. phone. Often a relative neighbour’s property. and often, just to really your pipe in the easeor friend will know his Usually these sewer complicate matters, they ment. Make sure you location. Get permission easements (shown on a were tied into other keep the city’s pubto check for your neigh- plot plan) run down a people’s exterior sewer lic works department bour’s plot plan with the property line and they lines. These issues don’t advised because you will city public works sur- are about 10 feet wide. usually come to anyone’s probably need to make vey department. Also If your line is within an attention until a prob- arrangements with them ask the surveyors if they easement then you’re lem like this occurs. If for a new connection to know where your line is in luck. However, it is you are going to have to the main sewer line in located. What you will still advisable to read dig up the whole sewer the rear lane. Bill, Paul and Dale are building consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson. Send questions to editor@expressnews.bc.ca. Archived copies of Home Front can be found at www.lynchinspection.com.

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Briefly What in the World is Nelson Doing?

Friday, Feb. 13, 6 p.m. at the Nelson Rod and Gun Club, 801 Railway St. The Nelson and Kaoma Alliance (NAKA) is hosting an event to celebrate International Development Week. This will show what local groups are doing to promote global equality. Each group will be hosting an information booth to inspire and engage our community. The highlight of the evening will be keynote speaker, Norman Chuvalu, from Zambia, Africa. Norman is currently working as program officer for research, monitoring and evaluation at Women for Change. Women for Change is a Zambian based non-governmental organization that works with people in the rural communities, especially women, to contribute to the eradication of all forms of poverty. There will also be entertainment. Shenango, Kootenay HipNotic Tribe and

the Mushana Marimba Band will bring their international talents to the mix. There will also be a concession and bar sell-

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