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Water shortage possible Five-year low in snowpack could mean water problems this summer by Chris Shepherd

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in the next two months, the province’s Annis �� river forcaster says there could be water shortages in the summer. arrested �� The snowpack is at 73 per cent of norright now and unless more snow falls

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mal, says Allan Chapman, head of the Ministry of Environment’s river forecast centre. Each winter his department monitors how much snow falls throughout B.C. and uses that information to predict how much water will end up in �� the province’s streams and rivers. The snowpack acts as a temporary �� reservoir, holding moisture in the mountains until warmer temperatures melts �� the snow, sending it into streams and replenishing groundwater. For the West Kootenay, that snow reservoir is at a five-year low. “Seventy per cent means there’s a good probability of running into water supply issues in August,” Chapman Tenth anniversary says. �� for local radio station. There’s still hope a water shortages PAGE 3 can be avoided. Chapman says a high �� pressure system that kept the�� Kootenays relatively snowless is breaking up, which �� could bring more snow to the region. If the snowpack can get up to 85 per cent of normal he says the water�� supply should be OK. “You need the rest of the winter to be �� pretty snowy.” �� Allen Fillion, operations engineer for the City of Nelson’s public works department, says the city’s reservoir is Rod and gun club in good condition. offers reward for killIn previous summers snow melt ing of bighorn ram. provides enough water to get the city CHRIS SHEPHERD PAGE 4 through to June, Fillion says. “In the past it’s been a lack of rain fall that’s been a problem.” Last summer the city asked residents to spread out their water consumption, setting out when people could water their lawns and wash their cars. In the summer of 2007 harsher restrictions were issued after the city found problems with the pipe that brings water from Five Mile Creek to the city’s reser- Anne DeGrace, left, and Joan Exley, show off some oysters and literature, two of the main attractions for Saturday’s Oysters, Authors and Ale. See A PEARL OF AN IDEA on page 7 for details. voir.

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Take lunch into your own hands Baker Street Boyz lets busy workers fit a fresh, healthy lunch into their day by Chris Shepherd Larry Gorrill wants the busy people in Nelson to eat healthy and he’s opened a shop to let them do just that. Monday, Feb. 23 marked the first day for Baker Street Boyz, a sandwich, soup and salad bar at #102-402 Baker St. in the Nelson Trading Company. Inside, someone looking for lunch will find a salad bar with a wide selection of lettuces, spinach, vegetables and dressings for salads. People can put their creations into one of the biodegradable take-out containers then have it weighed and pay the price. There’s a fun element in weighing, Gorrill says. When customers get to the cashier they’ll have five seconds to guess how much their salad will be. If they’re right to the penny, they’ll get their salad for free. Beyond salads, hungry people can make their own mix for a wrap (and

pay for it by weight as with the salad), or order a sandwich or spoon up some homemade soup. The soups change every day and Gorrill says he won’t repeat a soup over a week, with one special exception. Gorrill offers a house soup, a carry over from the Mexican restaurant he ran in Vancouver for four years. The soup is called the Asteca and among the ingredients are tortilla chips, guacamole, lettuce, cheese and sour cream. For sandwiches, Gorrill serves up roast beef with melted cheese, corned beef on rye with sauerkraut, and a ham and cheese panini. “It gives a fast-food sense without the fastfood health effects,” Gorrill says. Baker Street Boyz is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Gorrill hopes to add more hours during the summer months.

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Briefly Info on Quest University

Thursday, Feb. 26, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Preserved Seed Café, 202 Vernon St. Quest University Canada is hosting a Nelson area preview event. This will be an opportunity to learn about Quest University. Learn more about their innovative academic program, the liberal arts and science education, their cocurricular opportunities and admission and schol-

arship procedures. Registration is encouraged. Email Sarah Frood at sarah.frood@questu.ca or phone (604) 898-8014.

The Factory Store Grand Opening

Saturday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 301 Vernon St. All are welcome to help celebrate the latest expansion within The Factory walls. The new store stocks a diverse selection of handmade goods made by The

Factory folk. Store stock includes: clothing, jewellery, accessories, original art, textiles and fibre art, art cards, journals and pottery. Ten factory studio members sell their creations in the store along with several invited guest artisans. Store hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. everyday. For more information visit www.factorystudios. ca or check out their online shop: www.factorystudios.etsy.com or call (250) 352-1310.

Kootenay Bridal Gala

Sunday, March 1, 11 a.m. at the Prestige Lakeside

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Resort and Convention Centre, 701 Lakeside Dr. Kootenay couples have the chance to win their wedding compliments of the Kootenay Bridal Gala. The gala will include prizes, a fashion show and exhibitions from photographers, clothing stores and venues. Fashion shows run at 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. and will feature bride and bridesmaid dresses, lingerie and tuxedos. Tickets are $5 per person. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society. Visit www.kootenaybridalgala.com for more information.

Grounded proceeds go to kids

Thursday, March 5, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Grounded, 615 Vernon St. Sasha Kitch of Grounded organic coffee house will donate her entire proceeds for the day to Kootenay Kids Society. Sales will benefit the society’s Family Place Life After Birth parent support program, a unique program that helps to give little people a big start. For more information about this event or to get involved, contact Sasha Kitch of Grounded at (250) 352-1712.

New website to help find jobs

The Kootenay Career Development Society has expanded its employment services to include

a new online connection to help people find work at www.kcds.ca. eServices offer job seekers the same service they receive if they come into the KCDS office in Nelson. The new service is meant for people living outside of Nelson who may have transportation or child care challenges. eServices are available to those unemployed and underemployed individuals who are legally entitled to work in Canada and who live in the area from Nelson to Meadow Creek, Salmo, Kaslo, Crawford Bay and the Slocan Valley. The KCDS office in Nelson at 514 Vernon St. (above the post office) is still open. Childcare and travel supports may be available for people. Contact KCDS tollfree at 1-877-952-6200 or (250) 352-6200 for more information.

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New housing plan for homeless proposed Francophone association organizes forum to talk about alternative ways of living by Chris Shepherd Nelson’s francophone organization wants people to rethink how sustainable living and the region’s homeless population can be combined to form a new type of camp in the region. “Nowadays, with the economic crisis, we need to try a new social perspective,” says Joffrey Corboz, one of the forum’s organizers. That new perspective might include a campground for the homeless, Corboz says.

The Association des francophones des Kootenays Ouest is hosting a forum called Écoexistence on Friday, March 6 at the TNT Playhouse Theatre at the corner of Ward and Carbonate streets to explore this concept. The forum starts at 8 a.m. and continues all day as it features speakers on sustainable living and what a homeless community would look like. Corboz says Nelson is a good community to do this kind of work. “Nelson is known to

be ecological and open to alternative ways of thinking. This is an opportunity to make that real.” There’s no denying there are many transients who come through Nelson, Corboz says. The homeless camp would provide structure, sanitary living conditions and best of all, respect, he says. The purpose of the camp would be to create an actual community and anyone who lived there would be a part of it and therefore care for it. The francophone organization has been looking

at possible locations for the camp in the Nelson area. Corboz acknowledge there could be concerns around a tent city springing up in Nelson, but he emphasizes there would be zero tolerance for drug and alcohol use at the site. “It will be a camp that represents our values for sustainable life and social values,” Corboz says. Admission to the forum is by donation and includes a breakfast supplied by Food Not Bombs and a communal lunch.

Annis faces deportation Man found guilty of selling drugs from Holy Smoke living illegally in Canada, say police by Chris Shepherd Akka Annis, one of the men found guilty of selling drugs from Holy Smoke Culture Shop, has been charged with living in Canada illegally and could face deportation. Annis was arrested by the Nelson Police Department on Thursday, Feb. 19 under the Immigration Act. Police allege he has been living in Canada illegally since 1990. According to a police, Annis’s real

name is Danaraj Doraisamy and is originally from Singapore. According to friends, Annis was in court on Monday, Feb. 23. Details of that hearing were not available by press time. Sgt. Steve Bank, of the Nelson Police Department, says questions about whether Annis was legally in Canada came up after he was arrested for selling marijuana out of the Holy Smoke Culture Shop at 512 Hendryx St.

Annis, along with Kelsey Stratas and co-owners Paul DeFelice and Alan Middlemiss were found guilty of drug trafficking in September 2008 and Annis was sentenced to 40 days in custody. The conviction and sentence are currently under appeal. Sgt. Bank says it is usual for police to investigate a person’s identity, especially when the individual could be released on bail. “Some things trigger red flags,” says Sgt. Bank. “It’s not unusual.”

10 years on the air Kootenay Co-op Radio celebrates their 10-year anniversary

Seedy Saturday

Saturday, Feb. 28 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nelson Municipal Library basement, 602 Stanley St. This annual event is where people will find non-hybrid, Kootenay adapted seeds from some of the area’s best gardeners. Seed saver Netta Zuberoff will present a one-hour workshop on the “Do’s and Don’ts of Seed Saving” from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Admission, tables and workshop by donation. To reserve a table, call Suzy at (250) 825-9372 or email suzyhamil@gmail. com.

Slocan Valley seed exchange

Sunday, March 1, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Slocan Park Hall, 3036 Hwy. 6, beside the Slocan Park Co-op One of the largest seed exchange days in the Kootenays, this event brings out a large number of local organic growers with a wide range of local seed, root stock and cuttings available. Everyone is welcome to come and buy, sell or trade at the event. From the neophyte gardener just starting to

break the soil, to those who have worked the soil for years, or those who create a variety of other products from the land around them, it’s a day of sharing. As well as a seed exchange, it’s a venue to learn more about the wide range of farming issues which are confronting the future and the variety of responses that are underway to ensure we all have a healthy seed source for the future. Admission is by donation and can either be monetary or a non-perishable item for the Slocan Food Bank. For more information, contact Slocan Valley Recreation at (250) 2260008.

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by Chris Shepherd Nelson’s co-op radio station has come a long way in 10 years and they’ll celebrate that journey this weekend. Kootenay Co-op Radio was first broadcast from the nowdefunct Avalon Night Club. The makeshift studio recorded 28 days worth of shows in 1996. Three years later the cooperative had met all the requirements the Canadian Radio Television and Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s Commission set out to broadcast live, which finally happened in February 1999. People will get a chance to hear those first 28 days of recordings at the radio station’s 10 year anniversary party on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Hume Hotel. Among the music and celebrating there will be a booth with headphones where people can hear that first month of broadcasting. The rest of the night will feature live music and DJs who are also volunteers at the station.

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Leah Wilson, administration manager, left, and co-hosts of the Whatever Show, Lise Godin and Deb Burnett, are a few of the people that will be celebrating Kootenay Co-op Radio’s 10th anniversary.

The station has 95 programs on the air, 85 of them locally produced by 112 volunteers. Another 45 people provide technical support and a further 35 sit on various committees. “The vibrancy of the station has everything to do with the people involved,” says Leah Wilson, administration

manager for the station. The station, which broadcasts on 93.5 FM in Nelson, 96.5 FM in Crawford Bay and parts of the East Shore of Kootenay Lake recently added residents in the northern part of the Slocan Valley to its listeners. The growth has been exciting, Wilson says.

“Community radio is a place where people can express their viewpoints and be heard.” Wilson says they’ve tried to invite as many of the programmers from the first 28 days as possible, but she says it is possible they missed someone. “If you haven’t gotten the call, please call us.”

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Briefly Reducing poverty in Nelson

Wednesday, March 4, 7 p.m. at the Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St. Seth Klein is the B.C. director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), which has just released their Poverty Reduction Plan for B.C. The plan shows how the provincial government could significantly reduce poverty within a single mandate. It is a product of the five-year Economic Security Project, a research alliance led by the CCPA and Simon Fraser University, which has been looking at ways of improving the economic well-being of vulnerable people in B.C. Admission is free.

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Reward for info on bighorn sheep killing Nelson District Rod and Gun Club puts out $1,000 reward for January killing by Chris Shepherd A bighorn ram under the care of the Nelson District Rod and Gun Club was killed last month, prompting the club to put out a $1,000 reward for information. Combined with rewards from the United Bow Hunters of B.C. ($500) and the BCWF Wilderness Watch (up to $2,000) that makes a substantial reward for the mid-January killing of the ram. The animal was killed by a crossbow in the early

hours of Sunday, Jan. 18 along Highway 3 between Salmo and Creston, said Wally Kampen, wildlife chair for the Nelson District Rod and Gun Club. Kampen called the killing offensive because it was done right at the feeding station the club runs for the bighorns. Over the winter the animals go to specific mountain ranges where they can find grass to eat. There still hasn’t been enough food for the animals and for the past 20 years the rod and gun club

has been feeding the bighorn sheep. The club maintains troughs where they leave alfalfa pellets for food and salt licks to keep the animals off the highway where they could be hit by traffic. Kampen says killing the bighorn ram would have been easy. “At this time of year they’d be quite habituated and would eat out of your hand,” Kampen said. From what Kampen understands, the ram was shot twice at the feeding troughs before it struggled

down hill to the side of the Highway 3. There the animal died and was found by an RCMP patrol. The bighorn ram was killed outside of the regular hunting season. The animal belongs to a herd whose numbers have been growing. Despite the improving population, Kampen said the death of one was upsetting. “We take care of them. We feed them.” Anyone with information on the killing is asked to contact a conservation officer at 1-877-952-7277.

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The following is an imagined conversation between two seniors. While the speakers are not real, their thoughts come from my own and from conversations I’ve had with seniors in our community. The speakers were seniors whose CPP, OAS and supplement are their total income. “I understand that something needs to be done,” said the one whose nickname is ‘Chronic Complainer,’ or CC for short. “But this is ridiculous, expecting people on a fixed income to pay this much. Why, if the city election were

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called for tomorrow, not one of those scallywags would get my vote.” “It’s a problem, CC, “ replied the other, whose ‘glass always half-full’

attitude has earned him the sobriquet of ‘Polly,’ the abbreviation for Pollyanna. “But something has to be done to repair our aging infrastructure as they call it. They say it can’t be ignored any longer. Previous councils should probably have started collecting more, possibly as long as 30 years ago. But that didn’t happen. Just complaining that past councils didn’t do the right thing won’t make it go away, either. So we have to pay the piper now.” “But Polly, this piper wants us to pay a ridiculous price. An increase in

fees is one thing, nothing is going down these days, unless its what I can get for my house when I have to sell it to pay these increases. I mean, even when they get the cost of the upgrades covered, if they cut back the fees as they say, you and I probably won’t be around to get the benefit. And what’s to say that they won’t find some other emergency that will take all of that money and more?” “What should Council have done, CC? The work is necessary, you know.” – to be continued next week

This column intends to publicize agencies that support seniors’ activities, the lifestyle of interesting seniors, and topics of interest to seniors and those who care about seniors. As well, we – the column and I – will express opinion related to the things, both naughty and nice, that governments and their agencies do to and for seniors. Those opinions will be mine, and not necessarily those of the Express.

New swim club takes kids further Kootenay Swim Club offers option for kids who feel swimming is ‘their’ sport by Chris Shepherd Swimmers in the Kootenays who want to see how far they can go in the sport now have a chance to do just that with the creation of the Kootenay Swim Club, the region’s first year-round swim club. “This is for the kids who feel swimming is their sport,” says Chris Wright, head coach for the Kootenay Swim Club, referring to the fact some kids use the existing summer swimming program as cross training for other sports. Wright wants the Kootenay Swim Club to be geared for youth who want to swim competitively throughout the year. Wright sees the Kootenay Swim Club as a natural extension of the Nelson Neptune Swim Club,

a club that competes over the summer months and offers some practices over the summer. The clubs differ primarily over the number of practices in a week and how long a swim season lasts. The Kootenay Swim Club season follows a school year, for the most part. Swimmers hit the pool in September and generally wrap up in May. Some swimmers might carry on if they qualify for provincial championships. Wright says the training regime is entirely decided by the age and ability of the swimmer. As a child’s strength and technique improves they can move into more advanced training groups. While the training can become more intense, Wright says the philosophy of the club is to have fun.

He knows from personal experience what competitive swimming is like. He raced for 13 years including four as a varsity swimmer at the University of Calgary, one of the top varsity teams in the country. He liked the discipline and healthy lifestyle he had while swimming. To do the sport well while going to school he also had to be organized and those skills have carried on into the rest of his life. Wright’s experience has gone beyond splashing in the pool. He has been coaching on and off since he was 18 and has recently coached for the Nelson Neptune Swim Club and heads this city’s masters swim club. For more information visit www. thekootenayswimclub.com.

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Opinions & Letters Utility rates punish landlords who rent out suites

Editorial Buy more, but buy wisely As waves from the “economic crisis” begin to rock our part of the planet, it’s vital we shop more, but do it wisely and in a way that’s smarter than before. We put the quotation marks around “economic crisis” because calling it a crisis only makes the situation worse. We have to see our way through it and create our solution. The reason we call this as an economic crisis is because we are all buying less. This cuts into demand which leads to layoffs and those newly unemployed people then have to spend less. This is a terrible cycle that we must avoid. What we need to do is buy items we need, not want. The distinction is important and one that each person must make themselves. We are not about to tell people what they need and don’t need but we do have a recommendation to consider as you make your purchase. We suggest you avoid disposable items. Things that don’t last long only contribute to our landfills which is one area we would like to see less growth. As you spend more, please spend locally. That will maintain the jobs we have and if we do it right, perhaps even create more. Our request to spend more goes beyond the everyday consumer, it includes the businesses in our community. Where possible, please shop local and help maintain the economy in the West Kootenay. The consumer will have some loyalty to local businesses but it is important the local businesses earn that loyalty with good service and by offering prices that can be justified. If we can do this we can push the crisis away, establishing a sheltered port that will let us live relatively comfortably and sustainably.

Fish Heads & Flowers

Flowers - to the City for putting poop bags at John’s Walk! Thank you for helping keep our beautiful neighborhood pathway clean! Fish Heads - to people who park really far apart at the ski hill. Let’s make the most of rockstar parking spots! Flowers - to the skier who lent a pole to the snowboarder in a rut! You rock! Fish heads - to all the people who walk and take their dogs on the x-country ski trails at the Balfour Golf course. This ruins the trails for the skiers. Flowers - to all truth seekers and truth speakers. Fish heads - to adults who blame others for their problems, behaviour, and actions. Choices are ultimately your own so you yourself own the problem and not everyone else. Learn and grow instead

of passing the buck and doing nothing about your own behaviour! Flowers - to the gentleman who rescued us from a dark, cold and damp night. Of all the people that could have stopped, it was you! With your truck so full and journey so long. Our hero! Fish heads - to the grocery cashiers who key in the wrong produce code, please look for the code on the item instead of guessing. Frustrated shopper. Flowers - to the guys from the City who shoveled the stairs up Ward Street all winter. Not just for keeping the walkway safe, but for doing it with a smile and being so courteous to those of us walking down while you worked. A grateful snowboot commuter

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Dear editor, I agree that the City of Nelson has to increase water and sewer taxes because of crumbling infrastructure. However, last year’s 43 per cent increase plus this year’s 34 per cent increase has affected my rental income drastically as I am a senior with only pension and rental income. I do not think it is fair to charge the same amount for single occupied suites (in my case there are three) as a family of four

or more. They pay one tax whereas I have to pay three. Only one main pipe connects to the public sewer system, the same as in any single family dwelling. The B.C. Rental Authority allowed only a 3.7 per cent for 2008 and 2009. Furthermore, they do not take into account that the rentals are with utilities included, nor will they consider any extraordinary increases. A more equitable plan

would be the installation of water metres for each residence. Another solution for small landlords such as myself would be to have the first unit pay 100 per cent of the rates followed by 50 per cent for each additional unit. This would enable us to keep our rental prices affordable, as the city would like us to do. Sheila Oser, Nelson

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Street Talk What have you won?

City should look elsewhere before raising taxes Dear editor, Last I heard the, City of Nelson has several executives on its payroll that are paid in excess of $100,000 a year. Seems just a little out of whack for a city of less than 10,000. Instead of dinging Nelsonites, already burdened by an excessively high tax load, with even higher taxes and expenses it seems a more logical and prudent move would be to cut one of those high paid execs or make them all take a $25,000 a year cut in pay.

I mean, it’s hard times, right? Don’t we all have to share the cost? Nelson’s reputation across the province is perennially besmirched by its draconian tax levies and its bevy of perfumed execs gettin’ paid three times what the job’s worth. I enjoy Nelson, have for decades. Glad it’s there. But I’m sure delighted I don’t live there. Sean Rooney, Vallican

At the Kootenay Co-op I won a sprouting kit. We sprouted radishes but they were too spicey. The alfalfa was good though. Ev Lynow, Nelson

Commentary Due process needed for Jumbo K.Linda Kivi – is a writer and publisher who has been involved in the keep Jumbo wild campaign for over a decade. At the end of January, the West Kootenay Coalition for Jumbo Wild received some shocking news: the Environmental Assessment (EA) Office extended the environmental assessment certificate of the Jumbo Glacier Resort proposal for second five year term. The reason this is so surprising is that this extension undermines the province’s own EA process requirements which allows for one-time-only extensions and only if nothing significant has changed that would negate the assumptions made in the original certificate. This is clearly not the case in terms of the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort. Numbers from a 2007 study published by the Ministry of Environment indicate that grizzly bear populations in the Jumbo

area have declined by more than 40 per cent from numbers the proponent cited in the 2004 EA document. Biologists say this significant decline renders the resort’s planned mitigation for grizzly bears invalid and insufficient. Should the resort proceed without taking this into account, grizzlies could end up on the endangered species list. A CBT study conducted by the University of Victoria notes that glaciers in the Columbia Basin have shrunk on average 16 per cent based on a 15year period ending in 2000. The increased melt-water would impact stream flows and water quality in the Columbia headwaters. This new information needs to inform our thinking on what we are willing to risk on a mega-resort plan. Due process, accord-

ing to government regulations, would have the proponent pass through a new Environmental Assessment that would take into account all the scientific information that has emerged over the past five years. In every public poll conducted Kootenay residents have consistently voiced their objection to the megaJumbo Resort proposed for the Central Purcells. And yet, the project has continued to jump through governmental hoops. I encourage everyone to write the government and the EA Office to remind them that one of the fundamental aspects of democracy is due process. In this case, given all the new information, due process would require a new Environmental Assessment for Jumbo Glacier Resorts.

In a raffle I won a coupon for custom framing. I had a litho print I had made framed and it’s in my dad’s house now. Leah Wilson, Nelson

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I won a duffle bag for sports gear in Prince George. It sticks in my mind because there was an earthquake that day It took an earthquake for me to win something! Ivy Waage, Nelson

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Briefly B.C. Junior Girls High School Basketball Championships

Thursday, March 5 to Saturday, March 7, at L.V. Rogers Secondary School L.V. Rogers, along with help from sister school Trafalgar Middle School, is hosting the 2009 B.C. High School Junior Girl’s Basketball Championships. Fifteen teams from throughout the province will play to be the best team in B.C. for players in Grades 9 and 10. Games begin at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, at both the L.V.R Hangar and Trafalgar gymnasium. Games run throughout the day, which each school playing two games the first day. Friday, March 6, action shifts to the Hangar with eight games scheduled. The Final Four, matching the four unbeaten teams, begins at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Friday’s two semi-final winners advance to the tourney final Saturday, March 7 at 4:30 p.m. Tournament award ceremony follows the final game.

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Fort Shepherd area protected Follow the Columbia and caves. Reptiles such Understanding how Nature Notes River six kilometres as the alligator lizard human hands have downstream from Trail and the rubber boa sun shaped our landscape and eventually your padthemselves on the rocky gives invaluable cultural dle will dip offshore of the outcrops. Racers and and historical insight. The recently protected Fort western skinks, both rare Lower Columbia River, Shepherd Conservancy species, have an array including Fort Shepherd, Area. Formerly owned by of hiding places to shirk was part of the Sinixt peoTeck Cominco Metals Ltd, predators. Stream and ple’s traditional territory. Emily Nilsen the 2,200 acre property riverbank detritus also Prior to their significant has recently been donated provide ample cover for population loss, the Sinixt to The Land Conservancy of species found in Fort amphibians, including the used extensive trade of BC. Contributions Shepherd and the land’s Columbia spotted frog routes known as grease becomes and the Pacific tree frog. from the Fish and Wildlife biodiversity trails. The Fort was a tradCompensation Program, apparent. Black bears, As a protected area, ing place for the Sinixt Habitat Conservation moose, mountain goats, the Fort Shepherd who used the flat benches Trust Foundation, BC river otters and bobcats Conservancy Area allows along the Columbia River Conservation Foundation, share this unique area several ungulate species as a traditional base for BC Trust for Public Lands, with squirrels and chip- (white-tailed deer, mule hunting caribou and fishTrail Wildlife Association munks. Nine species of deer and elk) to spend ing from the river. and Kootenay Wildlife bats (including the rare winters nestled beneath To learn more about Heritage Fund made the Townsend’s big eared the benchland’s Ponderosa Fort Shepherd please conbat) take advantage of pines without the stress of tact the TLC Kimberley acquisition possible. Scroll through a list the warm, dark ledges impending development office at (250) 427-4711. The Land Conservancy is a non-profit, charitable land trust working throughout British Columbia to protect important habitat. If you would like more information contact Emily Nilsen, the terrestrial stewardship advisor, at enilsen@conservancy.bc.ca or 354-7345.

Free succession planning workshops Tuesday, Feb. 24, Tuesday, March 3 and Tuesday, March 10, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Community Futures Central Kootenay, 201-514 Vernon St. What would happen to Nelson’s economy if more than half of the 1,000 businesses in the community were to close? How our community can begin to avert that crisis is an issue the Nelson Economic Development Partnership (NEDP) is addressing later this month with the launch of

a series of free succession planning workshops. The startling figures were unveiled late last year, when the NEDP conducted an in depth survey of Nelson businesses. The survey revealed more than 55 per cent of business owners will be exiting their businesses in the next 10 years, most with no successor found or a transition plan in place. Nelson has already seen the beginning of this transitioning trend with the closure of cornerstone businesses

in the community, and many more businesses currently up for sale. These free succession planning workshops have been developed for the NEDP by Community Futures and Next Steps West Enterprise Society. Pre-registration is required and seats are limited. Register for free by emailing lcannady@futures.bc.ca, or calling (250) 352-1933 extension 105. – submitted

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NORTH KOOTENAY LAKE COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY

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

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The Nelson Choral Society was shared $1,000 of the proceeds from the December African Mass performance with the Nelson Grans to Grans. Dave St. Denis, far right, of the NCS presents the donation cheque to Cynthia Quinn-Young, second from right, as Kathleen Neudorf, second from left and Nan Bell look on.

Briefly CBT grants for artists

ing; artists in education; major exhibition funding; major heritage capital funding; and funding for new heritage projects. Funding applications are adjudicated once a year by local arts councils and the CKCA steering committee. More information, funding policies and application forms are available online at www.basinculture. com, from local community arts councils, or by phoning the CKCA at (250) 505-5505 or toll free at 1877-505-7355.

Deadline is Friday, March 20 or Friday, April 3, depending on the program The Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) is inviting individuals of all artistic disciplines – as well as arts, culture and heritage organizations – to apply for funding provided by Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) under its arts, culture and heritage granting program, which was recently awarded $500,000 for �� the 2009/10 fiscal year. The program streams �� include: project funding for individuals Deep into Zambia talk �� and groups through community Tuesday, March 3, 7 p.m. at Slocan �� arts councils; minor capital proj- Park Hall, 3036 Hwy. 6, beside the ect funding; funding support to Slocan Park Co-op touring; arts and heritage�� mentorIn October 2008 a group of local ing/master classes; organizational women travelled deep into the �� development; major project fund- heart of Zambia to experience first

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hand the extremes and challenges of rural life. Paris Voykin, a member of the Nelson Area and Kaoma Alliance (NAKA) will share her journey through pictures and discussion. Their journey began in the capital Lusaka, a city with all the amenities. They then journeyed deeper and deeper into the countryside, staying in small villages made of clay and mud, visiting clinics and health centres that ranged in conditions from extreme poverty to healthy sustainable communities. The group then reached Koama, a district of about 7,000 people, comprised of smaller communities, Admission is a donation towards NAKA and their efforts. If planning to attend, phone Slocan Valley Recreation at (250) 226-0008.

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First Annual Interior Body Paint Competition

Saturday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Luscious Studio and Gallery, 301 Vernon St., under The Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences Melissa of the Wassabi Collective and Luscious

Literacy fundraiser brings oysters and authors together

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A pearl of an idea

February 25, 2009

Beats had an idea to host the 1st Annual Interior Body Paint Competition. Bringing artists and models from all over B.C. and Alberta together to compete for best artist and performer. Melissa won second place in the Canadian Body Paint competition 2008 and had so much fun

she wanted Nelson to be apart of the excitement. The contest will feature 28 contestants from as far as Calgary. Admission to watch the painting is $5. The show and voting moves to the Spiritbar for voting. Admission to that is $12 at Global Underground and The Factory Store.

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the centre as a natu“I thought it would be ral fit with the Nelson great to have them all i Municipal Library and the same room and be Oysters, also imagines the centre able to talk to them,” Authors�� and Ale offering services beyond �� Exley says. Saturday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. basic literacy. Anne DeGrace is one �� at the Nelson District As money makes it of the authors who will �� Rod and Gun Club, 801 possible, she would like read at Oysters, Authors Railway St.�� to add English as a sec- and Ale. She says it has Like a pearl growing ond language courses �� been easy to get people from a grain of sand in and writing courses to excited about the eve�� an oyster,�� the idea for the centre. ning, which will feature a celebration of literacy Exley’s solution for CBC’s Mark Forsythe in Nelson�� grew from a raising money for this as master of ceremonies small idea�� into Oysters, came through talks and music from Paul Authors and Ale. with local authors and Landsberg and Rob That idea started with Brent Petkau, an oys- Johnson. �� Joan Exley, the Nelson ter farmer from Cortez DeGrace wants community literacy coor- Island who recently Oysters, Authors and �� dinator for the Columbia relocated to Nelson (the Ale to become an annual Basin Alliance for oysters stayed at Cortez event that promotes lit�� Literacy. Island). eracy. She wanted to have an Petkau is a passionShe says it’s fitting the �� event to raise money to ate philanthropist and evening falls at the end of �� support programs that enthusiastic oyster advo- Freedom to Read Week, promote literacy, espe- cate, Exley says, and he a time meant to highlight cially the challenges that offered to help the cause the right people have face some adults. by bringing oysters to to read whatever they There can be a stigma Nelson. choose to. attached to some literacy Exley has also found Exley is excited to programs, Exley says. As help from the commu- have Oysters, Authors she talked with people nity’s prolific group of and Ale finally arrive about the idea it grew, authors. Along with and to see grain of sand like a pearl in an oyster, a selection of raw and that was planted last into Exley’s vision of a cooked oysters (and year become a pearl of drop-in learning centre oyster “virgins” should literacy awareness in for adults and youth. declare themselves to Nelson. Exley envisions a get an extra draw for the Tickets are $30 at place where adults many door prizes) there the Nelson Municipal can stop by for help will be readings by the Library and Otter with reading. She sees community’s writers. Books.

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Gilles Parenteau’s Virtual Symphony

Friday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. at Studio 80, at the corner of Tenth and Elwin streets in Nelson Gilles Parenteau presents his Virtual Symphony, a 21st century orchestral instrument that honours its ancestor, the pipe organ. With multiple keyboards and foot pedals, each note is played with two hands and two feet, without the help of recording or automation device.

Parenteau will play classical, jazz, funk and blues. An experienced musician, Gilles has composed dozens of scores for CBC radio and television. His work has been performed by the Vancouver, Edmonton and Winnipeg symphony orchestras. The first half of the show will be performed by Danielle Stack, the first post-secondary graduate in modern organ at Selkirk College. Allison Girvan and Lisa Nelson will also perform as a special guests.

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Greenlaw with beatboxer Shamik

Friday, Feb. 27 at the Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. Greenlaw was nominated for Best International Act for the 2009 MTV DnB Awards, bringing live vocals, flute, bass, guitar and trumped with beats from Europe’s hottest producer DJs,

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Unknown Factor, Booda and Teslarok. Alongside Greenlaw will be beatboxing master Shamik. Shamik hears music in his head and uses beatboxing to bring it to life. He has performed all over the world with crushing bass lines and crisp rhythms. He has captivated audiences from night clubs to outdoor festivals by creating a DJ set with his mouth. $10 at the door.

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R I V E R S , O C E A N S & M O U N TA I N S S H O P

639 BAKER STREET • 354.2056

The Relentless Couchmen

Thursday, Feb. 26, 9 p.m. The Royal On Baker Drawing players from such Canadian bands as Slammin Jack, The Burt Neilson Band and The Fat Cats to name a few this all star “boogie-down band” from the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island will truly impress. Rock, reggae, roots, two-step and years of local shows on Vancouver Island have seasoned these boys into local favourites. Originally built as a three-piece with ‘Rockfish’ on drums, Jim Guthrie on bass and Sean Sullivan on guitar, the recent additions of Jeffrey Kornblum (Burt Neilson Band, Slammin Jack, Baked Potato) on percussion, Tyler Gibson (Fat Cats) on organ and Brad Froese (Sixgun Buddha) on electric guitar have helped the Couchmen in their quest to make the people dance.

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Aspen Switzer and Thistledowne

Saturday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. at the Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St. This not-to-be missed fundraiser for UVIC/ Selkirk College students travelling to Guatemala in May featuring Aspen Switzer and Thistledowne will be the last show of their Humble But Bearing No Apology tour. Tickets are $15 advance, at www.aspenswitzer.com or Eddy Music in Nelson, and $20 at the door. �� For more information call (250) 352-5272. ��

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Lazy Poker Blues Band

Dances of �� universal peace

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with some very special guests. intuitive paintings A jazz vocalist-comFor the month of March Friday, Feb. 27, 9 p.m. at Sunday, March 1, 3 p.m. poser, Hodge is known for surprising the audience, as at the Redfish Grill, 479 The Royal on Baker, 330 to 4:30 p.m. at the Moving she strolls through her sulBaker St. Baker St. Centre, 553A Baker St. The majority of Long time Kootenay The Nelson Dances of try originals and raucous Wallace’s paintings are favourites, the Lazy Universal Peace circle blues. �� Tickets are $10 at the in-depth explorations Poker Blues Band, will presents an afternoon of ideas and story-like be blowing the blue for families. Children are door. �� expressions. For every shoes right off peoples’ welcome in the monthly North Valley third or fourth painting, feet. The dance floor fills dance circles, but �� this ��Wallace approaches a up fast so get there early special event will focus on Mountain Film large canvass completely and let Aryn Sheriff and their interests and needs. Festival �� empty of ideas and plans the boys work you into This event will include �� and just paints. a blues boogie that just dances that appeal to chil- Saturday, Feb. 28, 6 p.m. He follows every intuwon’t quit. dren and will plan around at the Bosun Hall, 710 ition filling the canvass their limited attention Bellevue St., New Denver The North Valley with form and colour. spans. That said, everyBarbara Wilson Mountain Film Festival is At some point in this one is welcome, including an annual event here in energetic process an display in Winlaw children of all ages. idea or theme emerges The dances of universal the North Slocan. Ongoing until Friday, “The festival is a celand he just follows peace are a moving mediMarch 20 at the Cedar ebration of the incredthrough to the end. tation practice involving �� Creek Café, 5709 Hwy. 6, ible beauty and amazing simple movements and Winlaw adventures people are tak�� Slocan Valley artist music shared in a circle. ing in the backyard of our �� Barbara Wilson is show- A dance leader, support- mountain communities �� ing 14 pieces of work at ed by musicians, teaches here in the Kootenays,” �� the Cedar Creek Café participants a chant and says Myles Berney, one of �� in downtown Winlaw. movements. Soon, the the committee’s key orga�� Wilson is best known for circle is singing and mov- nizers. her expressive Valhalla ing together, deepening �� The North Valley landscapes. One quite into the meditation. Mountain Film Festival �� No experience or �� small new piece in the will feature films about �� café features an “Almost partner is required and kayaking and skiing, such the dances are easy to Haunted House.” � learn and are taught to as Symbiosis and The �� Lightness �� the whole group each Unbearable of Skiing, as well as an Bryn time. Bring non-marking �� avalanche awareness film indoor shoes and a water Stevenson art�� bottle. Admission is by called A Fine Line, and a work donation. For informa- Kootenay produced whitewater paddling film called the month of March at tion call (250) 825-0012. �� For �� The Endangered Creeks the Kootenay Bakery Cafe �� Expedition. Slideshows Cooperative, 377 Baker �� CD release party of stunning wilderness St. and adventure by local �� Bryn Stevenson paints for Cheryl Hodge photographers will be �� the radiant light of the Thursday, March 5, 8 p.m. shared. The Lost People �� Kootenay’s local moun- to 10 p.m. at The Royal on of Mountain Village will �� tains in oil on canvas. His Baker, 330 Baker St. �� undoubtedly bring laughNelson resident, jazz ter to the crowd, and work will be joined by �� wood soda fired sacred singer Cheryl Hodge, will an appreciation for the �� and �� functional pottery celebrate the long awaited healthy mountain villages �� release of her new CD, in the Kootenays. by his mum. �� His new work is com- Indigo. Tickets are $5 for Hodge and her quartet adults, $2 for students plemented by a range �� of new vessels from the (guitarist, Cliff Maddix; and are available at �� studio and wood kilns of master bassist, Mike the Silverton Building Slocan Valley clay artist Spielman; and groove Supply and Ann’s Please proof for accuracy then phone, fax or email with any changes or an approval.heavy drummer Stephen �� Pamela Stevenson. Natural Foods in New Parish) join her, along Denver. �� Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250.352.5075 • Email: sales@expressnews.bc.ca

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Events

Special Events

Ongoing Events Wednesdays

Saturdays (cont’d)

NEED INEXPENSIVE BIRTH CONTROL? Options for Sexual Health drop-in clinic. 333 Victoria St. 5:30-8 p.m. PROBLEM WITH EATING and weight? OA support group 5 - 6 p.m., Nelson Hospital cafeteria (basement). No dues or fees. 250-352-7717 or 1-800-6115788. www.endoftrail.ca/ OANelson.htm 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. GLACIER HARMONIES Women’s Barbershop Chorus. All welcome at 7 p.m. to Baptist Church, 6115th St. Nelson. Dorothy 3527199 or Joey 352-3393

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

Thursdays IS ALCOHOL A PROBLEM IN YOUR LIFE? AA Meetings, Lunch Bunch at Noon. Into Action Big Book Study at 8:00 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria Street, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 BIBLE STUDY JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 6:30 p.m. 560 Baker St., Suite #3. SIGNING CHOIR (sign language) 3:30 p.m. at NDYC, 608 Lake St. www.ndyc.com NELSON BADMINTON CLUB 7-9 p.m. at the Mary Hall Gym. For information call Anne at 3527536 or Guy at 352-6330. REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 229-4346 or 2294343 for more details. INTUITIVE FREESTYLE DANCE for Children including Pranic Breathing. Ages 7-10 jumpforjoy@netidea. com 352 3263 for info. PLAY WITH CIRCUS TOYS drop in from 7:30 to 9:30p. m. at Central School Gym. $6 jumpforjoy@netidea.com for info. 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. Call 250-3520300 for more information. 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. AL-NON Family group meeting, New Denver, Slocan Community Health Centre, Annex bldg. 9:3010:30 thru March.

Sundays WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822. SHAMBHALA CENTRE NYINTHUN: Join us for sitting meditation 9 a.m. to noon. Break for refreshments mid-morning. Everyone is welcome, come and go as you please. 444 Baker St. 352-5560 www.nelsonbuddha.com WORSHIP SERVICES JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 10 a.m., 11 a.m, 6:30 p.m., 560 Baker St, Suite #3, 825-4095. QUAKER MEETING 723 Ward, upstairs, 9:45. 354-3859. MORNING WORHSIP, Community Church, Passmore Hall, 11 a.m. WORSHIP, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Slocan, 2:00 p.m. All welcome. UNITY CENTRE of the Kootenays, 905 Gordon Rd. Broader Horizons. Back door, 11 a.m. NELSON AA - Sunday Morning 10 a.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. NELSON UNITED CHURCH service, 10 a.m. 602 Silica St. ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH Ser vice 10:15 a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. 352-2515 ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH fternoon worship 4pm, 21 Silica St. 354-3308 THE 10 KOOTENAY MINUTE MASSAGE For only a twoonie at the Cocoa-Nut Lounge, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Info Karen Logan 250-505-9748

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. 444 Baker Street, 352-5560. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS open meeting. 7 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 4 Monday of each month 1-3 p.m. at The Family Place 312 Silica St. HERITAGE HARMONY Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892

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 AA Meeting 8 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. ‘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 DOES SOMEONE YOU LOVE suffer from an Eating Disorder? Need Support? Last Monday of the month 7-9 p.m. 352-9598 after 6 p.m. or mcsuzzie@hotmail.com for more info.

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AROUND TOWN Wed. Feb 25

Sat. Feb 28 (cont’d)

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.

DJ CURE-JUNGLE RAINFOREST party at The Royal on Baker.$5 for early birds,$10 after midnight. Dress up jungle. ASPEN SWITZER and Thistledowne Fundraiser for Selkirk College Guatemala Nursing Project 7:30 p.m. Nelson United Church. $15 advance tix available at Eddy Music or www.aspenswitzer. com. $20 at the door. KRIS LEDREW, Gabriel Padilla & more unplugged at Ellisons Natural Food Cafe, 523 Front St. 12 - 3

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

Sun. Mar 1

NIKKO plays eclectic jazz 6 - 9 p.m. at Max & Irma’s.

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 at the Royal on Baker 7 - 11 p.m.

OPEN STAGE at the Balfour Beach Inn 8 - 11 p.m.

Mon. Mar 2

Thurs. Feb 26 DAM UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC Open Stage 9 p.m. hosted by Estevan, Dam Inn, South Slocan. DJ BRYX AND FRIENDS Doors at 10 p.m. at Spiritbar.

THE RELENTLESS COUCHMEN from Vancouver Island at the Royal on Baker 9 p.m. no cover.

Fri. Feb 27 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. LAZY POKER BLUES BAND Local Fun Blues Band at the Royal on Baker $10 at the door 8 p.m. Gilles Parenteau presents Virtual Symphony, Studio 80, 10th Street Campus, Nelson, 7:30pm Tickets at Eddy Music (352-5224) and door $15 adults $8 students GREENLAW with Beatboxer Shamik at Spiritbar. $10 CJLY CELEBRATES 10 Years at the Hume Hotel Live music starts at 6 p.m., DJ Dance Party at 8 p.m. $5/members, $10/non members.

Sat. Feb 28 PHILTHKIDS PRESENTS Aufect Recordings. A night of Dubstep and Bass music. $10 at The Royal 10 p.m. GILLES PARENTEAU presents Virtual Symphony, Studio 80, 10th Street Campus, Nelson, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Eddy Music and door $15 adults $8 students. INCOMPARABLE HUME Quartet at The Library Lounge, in the Hume Hotel. JUDE DAVIDSON SINGS classic songs & originals, 6-9 p.m. at Max & Irma’s Restaurant. Good food and music.

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

Tues. Mar 3 LIVE OPEN STAGE at Finley’s Irish Pub, everyone welcome. LISTEN TO THE SWEET SOUNDS of Nikko ever y Tuesday at Fusion on Baker Street. 7-10 p.m. All Ages Open Mic every tuesday st the CocoaNut Lounge. 6-10pm. Hosted by Rob Funk

Wed. Mar 4 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 Finleys Irish Bar.

Thursday Feb 26

Saturday Feb 28 (cont‘d)

EMOTIVE MOVEMENTS DANCE Foundation Series. Six Week Session starts. $60 pre-registration preferred. $12 drop in. 5 - 6:30 p.m. at The Moving Centre. Contact: Pamela vibrationar tisan@gmail.com, 352-1795

1ST ANNUAL INTERIOR BODY PAINT COMPETITION 2009 Melissa’s Luscious Studio and Gallery under the Chinese Medicine school, 301 Vernon St 7 - 10pm. ($5 at the door)

THE CO-OPERATIVE MOVEMENT as seen through a local lens. Zoe Creighton will speak at a Free Lunch Hour Public Lecture at The Nelson Municipal Library. Bring your lunch.

KOOTENAY BRIDAL GALA 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. www.kootenaybridalgala.com SLOCAN VALLEY SEED Exchange 1 - 4 p.m. Slocan Park Hall, Hwy 6 Slocan Park. Admission by donation. Reserve a table 250226-0008. DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE 3 – 4:30pm at the Moving Centre, 533 Baker St (upstairs). Special afternoon of dances focused on families and children. By donation, everyone welcome--not just families and children! Bring nonmarking indoor footwear and a water bottle. 250-825-0012 ECOSOCIETY’S SEEDY SATURDAY WORKSHOP and Seed Sale at the Nelson Library basement. 10-1 p.m. “Do’s and Dont’s of Seed Saving” workshop 11-noon. By donation.

Friday Feb 27 GILLES PARENTEAU VIRTUAL Symphony, opening night at Studio 80. Tix $15/$8 at Eddy Music. SENIOR CITIZENS’ BR.51, Potluck Luncheon at 717 Vernon St. 12:30 p.m. All Seniors Welcome. THE WAITING ROOM at the Capitol Theatre 8 p.m. Fundraiser for Project Help, donations of medical supplies and musical instruments would be greatly appreciated! Contact (250) 359 7219 - Mt. Sentinel School or Capitol Theatre for tickets. Written and directed by Lucas Myers. PAWS-ITIVE APPAREL THRIFT STORE is having weekend Bag Sale. Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 1. Fill our bags for $5 or an Ainsworth bag for $10. New Items Daily

Saturday Feb 28 WISDOM OF OUR ANCESTORS at the Prestige Lakeside Resort $75 pre-registration. 250-2276877 www.lifeshifteminaes.com NELSON SEEDY SATURDAY workshop with local, non-hybrid seed sale 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson Library Basement. Reserve a table 250-825-9372 ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL Annual Sno-Time Tea 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. $3 entrance fee includes tea and goodies at the St. Joseph School Gym, 523 Mill St. Nelson. OLD-TIME ARGENTA DANCE Argenta’s eclectic traditions plus enthusiastic new musicians: Nelson’s Kootenay Kontraband. Great mix of dances, ages, people, food. $5-10 adults, $1-2 kids. Argenta Hall, 8pm.

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Thursday Mar 5 GROUNDED ORGANIC COFFEE HOUSE will donate entire proceeds for the day to Kootenay Kids Society’s Family Place Life After Birth parent support program. 6:30am - 6pm

Friday Mar 6 FEMINIST ART: PRACTICE AND POLITICS Artist talk Deb Thompson, Susan Andrews Grace and Nancy Rosenblum. Oxygen 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Mar 7 NELSON UNITED CHURCH CENTENNIAL OPEN HOUSE 1-4 pm, 602 Silica, Tours, Histor y, Current Programs, Refreshments NELSON UNITED CHURCH CENTENNIAL DINNER, Eagles Hall, 641 Baker, 5:30 pm refreshments, 6:30 supper, $16/person ($12 for 16 and under) Tickets: call 250-352-2822 BELLY DANCE CLASSES. Egyptian, Tribal, Free Expression. 4:30 - 6pm, Moving Center, 6 weeks, $90. Call Karen 3527267

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Thurs. Mar 5 CD Release Party for Cheryl Hodge at The Royal Bar on Baker St. 8 - 10 p.m. Tickets $10. at the door DAM UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC Open Stage, Thursdays, 9 p.m. hosted by Estevan, Dam Inn, South Slocan. DJ BRYX AND FRIENDS 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.

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Colonics inspected Cleansing is a great way to help remove toxins that build up in our systems due to chemicals in the air we breathe and the food we eat. Many people perform dietary cleanses on a regular basis as a way to maintain a healthy balance in the body. Colon hydrotherapy, also known as colonics, is another way to help thoroughly cleanse our systems. According to certified colon hydrotherapist Ulla Devine, colonics dates all the way back to Egyptian times. Colonics is an effective, gentle and safe process that uses warm, filtered water to remove built -up toxins and wastes improving overall bowel function and digestion and allowing for better nutrient absorption. Devine says the use of colonics can reduce bloating and intestinal gas, purify the liver and stimulate peristalsis (bowel movement). Other benefits include relief of headaches, back pain and rehabilitation of nerves, muscles, and glands. Colonics can also assist with weight control,

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skin eruptions, arthritic conditions. Colonics is performed with the patient’s comfort and privacy in mind. Devine says people generally find the procedure to be gentle and comfortable. Many patients emerge with a refreshed sense of wellbeing. Some people may experience a release of emotions that have been held in by the toxic buildup. Colonics is often used in conjunction with a nutritional program and is helpful when an individual is wishing to start a new dietary regimen. Colonics is also being used to help patients prepare for colonoscopy resulting in fewer side-effects than the laxatives that are traditionally used.

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

Acupuncture

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 Lindsay Morris, RAC ..................................................354-9438

Art Therapy

Quantum Touch workshop returns to Nelson

Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Best Western Baker Street Inn, 153 Baker St.s Healing by Quantum Touch is hands on, easy to learn, efficient and available to everyone. Organizer Ani McDowell says it is based on resonance and entrainment where the practitioner learners to hold a very high vibration of energy to which the client entrains. It is in that matching of vibration that all healing happens, says McDowell. The workshops are $295. For more information, contact Ani (250) 866-5116 or www.quantumtouch.com.

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 Rolf Structural Integration, Nelson Medical Clinic............352-6611

Breathwork

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

Chiropractic

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

Long Weekends • Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm • Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm

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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

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

Pilates

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

Registered Massage Therapists

Colonics

Reflexology

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

Counselling & Consultation

Fitness Centre Aquatic Centre • Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:30am - 9:30pm 6:00am - 9:30pm • Tuesday, Thursday 5:30am - 9:30pm 12:00pm - 9:30pm • Saturday 8:00am - 8:00pm 8:00am - 8:00pm • Sunday 10:00am - 8:00pm 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Sharon Best, Certified Adv. Hypnotherapist ............ 354-7750 Irene Mock, CHt, RHt, Free Initial Consultation ............352-7035

Coaching

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

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Hypnotherapy

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

Feldenkrais Method

Susan Grimble, Classes/Sessions 30 yrs exp. ........ 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

Daniel Voykin, RMT 523 Josephine ...c509-0345 o352-0459 Jennifer Johnston RMT 101-518 Lake St. ................551-1197 Mountain Waters Spa, 205 Victoria St............................352-3280 Craniosacral Reflexology, A Touch of Aloha................... 229-4424

Shiatsu

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

Social Work

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

Spas

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

Yoga

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

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

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A good way to get kids eating veggies Vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli and brussels sprouts are a tough sell for a lot of people. The bitter sulphur compounds they contain can make even adventurous eaters wrinkle their noses. “Popcorn cauliflower” is a fun and easy recipe and the roasted cauliflower is tasty. The small bite size pieces make it easier for kids to try. Cut one cauliflower head into bite-sized pieces. Toss with one tablespoon of olive oil and

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sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes at 375 F. Flip pieces every 15 minutes.

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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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Hockey season wraps up with some excellent records

With the promise of spring in the air so comes the end of another hockey season – that is, after the playoffs are done! Nelson Minor Hockey has teams in each division playing off in the West Kootenay region for a birth in their respective provincial competition on Sunday, March 15 to Friday, March 20. The four atom (ages nine to 10) teams from Nelson are playing off in Castlegar for the league banner starting this month. Peewee reps (ages 11 to 12 ) start their playoff round versus Beaver Valley on Tuesday, Feb. 24. If they go through all the way to the provincial finals they will find themselves on familiar ice in Rossland and Trail. Results were not available at press time for the bantam (ages 13 to 14) division finals on Sunday Feb. 21, but if the result was good, the Nelson team will be on their way to the big banner competition in Creston. Midget level rep boys (ages 15 to 17) are in their second round of playoffs with their final hosted in Squamish. The female midget AAA Provincials is being hosted in Nelson during the same time. At the junior level (ages 16 to 20) the Nelson Leafs have had an amazing regular KIJHL season and find themselves in top place

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

for the whole league beating all other teams with well over 13 points (at press time) ahead of the runner up. This puts them in the first round of playoffs with home ice advantage playing against Spokane Braves on Wednesday, Feb. 25 and Thursday, Feb. 26. Their stellar record this year has provided for some record breaking statistics. This squad is the first team in Nelson’s history to win three consecutive Divisional Titles (2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09). Coach Simon Wheeldon and Assistant Frank Maida being at the helm during each of those years. Nelson’s strong hockey legacy lives on and not only provides for some great activity but also some great entertainment. Come cheer on your local teams.

Kim Palfenier is administrator for the Nelson Regional Sports Council.

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Children FOR SALE 1 baby highchair and exersaucer for prewalkers $10.00 each!250-225-3565 SHERPANI RUMBA CHILD Carrier, Blue, Used Twice. Reg $300 Asking $200 250-304-9849 WANTED: CHARIOT STROLLER and change table. 367-7482 WANTED: CHARIOT X-COUNTRY ski attachment. Juliet 352-2251. LOOKING FOR RIDING toy, books and educational toys for my 18 month old. Thanks! 250-352-3440 WANTED: MONKEY PACK or Ergo carrier. Done with yours? 352-2025 BABY CARRIER,M.E.C., GREAT condition, Asking $75.00 call Eric 250 359-6700 SHERPANI RUMBA CHILD Carrier; Blue; Excellent condition Regular $300; Asking $200 SHERPANI RUMBA CHILD Carrier for Sale; Excellent Condition Regular $300; Asking $200. 250-304-9849

Computers HC-S (HOME COMPUTING Solutions) Offering reliable and competitively priced PC Support & Computer skills training. From Hardware to Network we come to you.” No Solution NO FEE” 250-5054940 Email hc-s@live.ca SELLING COMPUTER, 2GB Ram, 256MB Video, Dual Prossesser w/ Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, Surround Sound $500 obo. 551-1885

Events THE WISDOM OF Our Ancestors A One Day Introduction to Family Constellation Work. Saturday, February 28th. Prestige Lakeside Nelson. Cost $75 preregistered. For more info or to register, Blanche or Harreson Tanner 250-227-6877. lifeshift@bluebell.ca, www.lifeshiftseminaes.com ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL Annual SnoTim Tea, St. Joseph School Gym, 523 Mill Street, Nelson. Saturday Feb. 28th 1:30 to 3:30 pm. $3 entrance fee includes tea and goodies. Bake Table, Door Prizes, Raffles and Entertainment! FIDDLERS, ACCORDIONISTS, MUSIC lovers alert! Concert, contradance, workshops, Riondel Community Centre, March 6/7. Call Anne 250-227-9692 for Fiddle Roots Project info or email fiddlerootsprojec t@hotmail.com KOOTENAY BRIDAL GALA 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. www.kootenaybridalgala.com TOP OF THE MORNING Coffee Party and bake sale March 20 at the Nelson United Church, info 250352-2357

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COMPUTER DESK/ HUTCH, good quality $50. Bookshelves $25 & $35, dresser $20 and more available. 250352-2722 TWIN BED, 2 drawer storage, with mattress in excellent, clean condition. Tel 250 359 5040 GE TV (1995 20”w/remote) & black TV stand (2 shelves,glass doors,wheels) $60 together. (250)825-4553 leave msg. NURTURING, HOME-BASED DARK CHERRYWOOD ANTIQUE CHILDCARE at 4 Mile has spaces Dining Room Table & 4 Chairs. coming available. They fill fast, call Round with leaf.Good Condition. now! 250-825-4577/250-505-5984 $400 352-3526 FULL TIME CHILDCARE availLARGE COMPUTOR CORNER desk able in Longbeach area. 14 years with overhead storage, drawers, experience. Warm, Safe, Fun home. Please proof available. for accuracy then 66”x66”x65” phone, fax with or 24 email inch top with $150 References Phone 250see puzzle on page 13 229-4238. 250-505-1113

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FOR SALE: Bach student trumpet with mute $250 359-7163 ROCK KEYBOARD/GUITARIST WANTED for original music group energetic and reliable. Performances and recording. 250-365-1080 CD & DVD DUPLICATION, direct to disc printing and graphic design located in Nelson: www.shortyburns. com 352-BURN(2876) SEMI BEGINNERS DRUM Set with extras. Excellent condition. Paid $1000 asking $450. Please call 3994890 MIDI KEYBOARD ROLAND PC-200 $80 Like New Seagull acoustic guitar with case $425 Call 357-2260 YAMAHA BASS GUITAR combo .b20xl amp, case, tuner, instruction book+cds, 50% less new price -$300. 250-365-5608 P.A. SYSTEM $775. Acoustic instrument processor $100. (250)352-5067.

Pets & Livestock FROG PEAK PET RESORT New Facility - 5 indoor/outdoor kennels 2 Acre Fenced Adventure Park On Leash Excursions Owner Experienced Vet Assistant 250-226-7660 frogpeak petresort@columbiawirless.ca SALTWATER FISH / Reef Enthusiasts: interested in sharing experiences, frags, possible club? Email: saltyfish@shaw. ca, 250-304-3535. RAT CAGE LIKE new. 104X2cm. $75. 354-4296. 55 GAL AQUARIUM, includes stand, pumps, heater, lights, misc other supplies.. $200. 352-3137 GERMAN SHEPARD PUPPIES for sale. Born Nov. 4th. One male, four females. $400. 250-229-5614.

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Sports Equipment PAINTBALL MARKER - Proto Matrix 05 with extras $400 obo well taken care of. 250-304-8846 AWESOME SIMS BINDINGS $50. Hardly worn pair of women’s size 6 Reichle snowboard boots $50 or both for $75, Jennie 354-7812 Rowing machine R760Pro Tunturi 6 monitors. $3000 new, asking $999 obo 354-4779 WANTED: CROSS COUNTRY skis and boots in good condition for 6yr old. 352-0920 HARDLY USED ATLANTIS woman’s snowboard and bindings $175, like new Atlantis boots $75 229-5632

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Sleds/Bikes 1978 SUZUKI GS 750, Runs nice, needs tlc, cheap commuter! Asking $1000.00 call 250 359-6700 1991 POLARIS INDY 500 1.5 inch new track, well maintained stock condition. With manual 354-4284 1991 POLARIS INDY 500 1.5 inch new track, well maintained,reliable. With cover & manual,$1100.00 3544284 2002 HONDA SHADOW American Classic, $2000 in extras, beautiful bike, $5500. 250-229-4238

Tires/Parts/Other Trucks/SUVs/Vans LIKE NEW TRUCK canopy, white, sliding rear window, fits most short box pickups. $435. 250-352-2704 P205/60R15 MOUNTED 4 hole Icetrack tire, 60% tread, good spare, 3 1/4” between lug holes, $30 250608-3548 TOYOTA ENGINE 22R On stand $100, good condition gas tank 80-84 pick-up $50. 505-0844

Trucks/SUVs/Vans 2005 DODGE GRAND Caravan. Stow-n-go, cd player, air conditioning, 2 sets of tires, seats 7, 108,000kms, great condition, $8500, 250-352-0910 1952 IHC L150 truck, with spare cab and 1942 IHC K series front clip $ 500 229-4474 1992 PATHFINDER: STANDARD 4-wheel drive, newish Michelin allseason radials. CD player $2200. 229-4782 (Ainsworth) 98 GMC SAFARI AWD. Excellent condition, must sell. $5500 OBO. 250-325-6662 1998 FORD E350 Clubwagon 15 passenger van. 7.3L diesel. 203000km. $4000. motivated seller. 250-352-7488 ‘88 FORD RANGER 4X4. Black w/ canopy, Nokians, High KM’s, rebuilt engine, runs well. $600. 250-505-3081

1992 GMC 8PASSENGER AWDvan, summer & winter tires on rims, just over 200,000KMS, new brakes, recent tuneup, no rust, regularly serviced, $1,795. 250-352-2704. 2001 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. Loaded, 148,000 klm asking $12,000. call 250 551 6842 4X4 1989 VAN, excellent mtn vehicle high clearance, runs good, body somewhat rusted, $1500, wildguides@hotmail.com 1992 4-RUNNER SR5 V6 Std. 264,000 km. 2 sets tires good shape, $4000 obo ph.250-352-5884

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Dental care for your canine’s canines February happens to be pet dental health month and the goal is to raise awareness about dental disease in pets and encourage you loving pet owners to practice preventive dental care at home. There are things that you can do to keep your pet’s teeth healthy, even avoiding a dreaded trip to the vet. By the age of three, some 80 per cent of all dogs and 70 per cent of all cats show signs of dental disease, which can lead to the more serious problems of heart, lung and kidney disease. An animal’s bad breath is a good sign there is a problem with their

Paws for Thought

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mouth. The sooner you have it treated by your veterinarian (and learn to care for it yourself), the sooner your pet can stay on the road to health as well as smell good. So where does it start? It all begins with plaque. Plaque forms when food

stays in the cracks of the teeth, usually at the gum line. Canned food sticks easier, so it is more likely to cause plaque. At this stage, brushing or chewing hard food and toys can remove it. When it spreads, plaque can lead to gingivitis, an inflammation of the gums, causing them to become red, painful and swollen. Plaque soon hardens into tartar, causing a separation of the tooth from the gum. Over time, gingivitis begins, and bacteria build up at the tooth root. This shows up as loose teeth, bleeding gums and oral pain.

Periodontal disease can be prevented and treated. The ‘secret’ to great oral health is professional veterinary dental care and good care at home. Most clients underestimate the importance of good oral hygiene for their pets. It really does make a huge difference in the quality of your pet’s life, and it can have them live three to five years longer by preventing common diseases such as heart disease. If your pet has bad breath, don’t wait until they need an extraction, call your clinic and book a dental exam today.

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Dr. Andrew Jones is a veterinarian at the Nelson Animal Hospital.

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3/2 HOUSE FOR sale, Historic Riondel, BC. $189,500.00. Best Deal On Eastshore! 1-830-990-4433, 1830-997-2612. 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 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 WATERFRONT LOT FULLYSERVICED WITH spectacular views of Kootney Lake/Mountains. 5min to downtown. Call Brent 604-7159181. WELL-MAINTAINED, RECENTLYRENOVATED 3-BEDROOM, 2-bathroom house in beautiful Balfour. Mere steps from public beach, quiet neighborhood. Two water-hookups, four municipal lots, downstairs suite potential. Valued-priced $309,000. Phone: (250)229-2202 Email: beautifulbalfour@gmail.com website: http://beautifulbalfour.blogspot.com/ NELSON HOME HOSPITAL Area, 4bed., 2.5 bath, potential basement suite, big lot, garden, shed, wood floor, new detached garage, $350, 250. 352.7635 FAIRVIEW. THREE BEDROOM, 1.5 bath 1800 sq.ft. house. Gas fireplace, brick patio, garage. $464,000. 3525856

2 HOMES ON 1.89 acres. Fully maintained & immaculate. Potentially subdividable. Mt.views,sunny and private. $468,800. Call 250-359-7156 LAC LA HACHE 28 acres, 4Bedrooms, 3Bathrooms, creek, pond, heated pool, guest cabin, workshop, 15 minutes to 100 Mile House. $499,000. Contact 250-3964688 / mccrea@bcwireless.com for pictures.

ROOM TO RENT in Blewett, shared house, W/D, util. included. $475mo. 250-509-0662 for info COZY 2 BEDROOM home; uphill, views, acreage/garden, wood, lots natural light, sublet $1050+util (w/d), no pets May-August, 354-4884 12’X 54’ BUILDING can be used as a shop or storage $350 a month 357-2466 IMMACULATE 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath 1/2 duplex in Rosemont. Completely renovated, large rear patio, fenced and landscaped yard, great views, easy access. Pets negotiable. Available April 1. $1400/month. Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-3522100 2 BEDROOM EXECUTIVE-CLASS upper suite at Nasookin. Fully renovated with new floors and all new appliances. n/s, n/p $1300/month Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-3522100

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Rentals 12’ X 54’ building, may be used for shop or storage $350/mo 357-2466 UPHILL 3-BEDROOM HOUSE, 1bath, garage, basement, beautiful view, close to school and park. Mar 1. 250-505-2175/354-3118 LUXURIOUS 3 BEDROOM, 2.5 bathroom townhome available May 15. $2200/mo + utilities. email: liveinnelson@hotmail.com FOR RENT - One or two bedroom near new apartment, bright, great views, large bathroom and kitchen, lower Fairview, off-street parking, w/d, n/s, $1,100 including utilities, available March. Phone 352-6994 or 505-2888. RESPONSIBLE OFFGRID SITEMATE to co-organize children’s camps and training programs - compassionate childcare, gardening, earth shelter, wilderness skills. 250226-7311 OFFGRID WILDERNESS CABINS to sublet for March/April. Work trade negotiable, near Slocan City. 250226-7371, 250-505-1716 2BDR, 2BATH UPPER-FLOOR in 6 mile. F/S, shared laundry, carport. N/S professional single/couple preferred. References required. $1200/ month+utilities. 250-650-8500 NEW FURNISHED 2 1/2 bedroom house on lake at Sunshine Bay available April - October (250) 229-2352 2 BDRM HOUSE 6 mile. upper floor only. $1200 & utilities. Available now. For more info/pics call Wayne 250650-8500

1 BEDROOM W/ DEN in uphill Nelson on bus route. Shared laundry. $800 includes utilities. Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250352-2100 BACHELOR SUITE BLEWITT, near Taghum beach. $450/month (internet, long-distance-canada/usa, heat), available-March-25th. Call Marie-Claude 250-354-7808, or thumbsuceur@hotmail.com. COZY, WELL CARED for, 2 bedroom Duplex in Castlegar, W/D, Available March 1, $725/month, References, 352-2791 LUXURIOUS TOWNHOME OVERLOOKING Nelson’s Golf Course $2200/mo + utilities Contact liveinnelson@hotmail.com No pets/ smoking BALFOUR WALKOUT LARGE suite 1Bdr, furnished, cable, internet, infloor heat, 6 appliances, N/S, $700/ m, $100 utils 250-229-4412 3 BEDROOM RANCHER in Fairview. 1 yr lease with a consciencous renter. 1400.00/month + util available 03/01/09. 250-505-6282

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DOWNTOWN HEALING/MASSAGE ROOM available. $50 per day, $150 per week, $400 per month. Pamela vibrationartisan@gmail.com, 250352-1795 LARGE 2 BEDROOM daylight basement suite in Balfour. Available March 1. $925 + share hydro. NS,NP, references required. 229-4088.

1 BEDROOM NEAR hospital, includes utilities, private bathroom, W/D, N/S, N/P. Quiet, mature, helpful lodger sought. 250-352-3400 LARGE BASEMENT SUITE. Separate Kitchen/entrance. Wireless. Close to Selkirk College. Available Mar. 1. $495.00/mo. including utilities. n/p n/s. 250-352-6832 FURNISHED BEDROOM WITH private bathroom in large shared house available for clean, responsible person. 250-352-1693 SHARE 3-BEDROOM LARGE yard, storage, garden space, w/d, hydro, phone, cable $450 inclusive. 359-8189 PARTIAL FURNISHED SUITE in Castlegar. Shared kitchen and bathroom. $400/Mo. includes util, cable, internet. 304-7806 ROOM FOR RENT 6kms away in Blewett, own bath, must like cats! 500 inc 354-7151 AVAILABLE 03/01 SPACIOUS comfortable lakeside home located at 6mile. Large room w/private bathroom. Wireless, w/d, parking, boat access. $450 util/incl. 250-825-0126

Rentals Wanted QUIET SEMI-RETIRED WOMAN looking for reasonable rent , non smoking no pets quiet and responsible. 353-2999 RESPONSIBLE PERSON LOOKING for a room to rent in Nelson $400$500 a month. Email me at sean. ouellette@gmail.com RELOCATING TO NELSON Urgently need apartment or mobile home $700-800 Non-drinkers, employed, references. Grandma & girls. Apr.25/ May 1. 1-807-467-8435 MAN 30’S SEEKS affordable housing in Nelson area. Handy, honest, reliable. Steady income. Jeff 250352-9876 HANDYMAN REQUIRES AFFORDABLE two-bedroom accommodation in Salmo area. Respectful, reliable, quiet. Call Mike 250-352-9876 QUIET WOMAN ON disability benefits requires two-bedroom accommodation in Nelson. No partying. Lisa 250-352-9876

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HOMES & GARDENS Prevention is the best cure for peeling paint on your house Four years ago I hired a contractor to paint the exterior of our house. The paint is now peeling in several locations. I have confirmed that the contractor prepared the wood siding and used good quality paint. The reason I had the house painted was to replace the original peeled paint. Now I’m back where I started and more than a little discouraged. Do you have any comments? There are some less obvious reasons for peeling paint and they are most often related to some form of trapped moisture. Since your previous paint also peeled it may be that your home has had this problem over an extended period of time. There are several possible causes of this problem. Here are a few. Your home may not have a vapour barrier behind the interior wall finishes or the vapour barrier that is there may not be sealed properly. Moisture from your home’s interior vaporizes in the warm interior air, travels through the walls and condenses on a surface such as the backside

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of wood siding. The siding in turn absorbs the moisture and eventually the dampness in the wood will break down the ability of the paint to adhere to the surface of the boards. Peeling paint is the evidence of this escaping moisture. Consider removing some of the siding with badly peeled paint. See if it is damp. As well, be alert to the possibility of mildew on any of the newly exposed building materials under the siding. This will be another sign of excessive moisture. If you discover dampness in these locations here is a possible solution. You could then remove your interior drywall to repair or install vapour barrier. However, this is costly, messy and laborious. Instead, visit your local paint supply store

• Check the a vapour barrier behind the interior wall. An improperly sealed one could let moisture from the home through to affect the exterior paint. • Try using a vapour barrier paint on inside walls. • Check your wood siding for cracks or loose boards that is letting moisture in. • Ensure your wood siding has been painted on all six surfaces to ensure moisture doesn’t get into the backs or ends. and ask about the selection of vapour barrier paints. These paint products have a low permeance rate. (The paint is designed to significantly reduce the amount of water vapour that can pass through a wall or ceiling surface.) If the source of your problem is interior moisture, this should help eliminate the problem of peeling paint. Another possible cause of this problem is moisture finding its way into your

siding from the outside. Moisture can wick into cracked and loose wood siding through unpainted ends and backsides of wood. Although it takes more time initially it is considered good practice before siding is installed to paint prime all six surfaces of each board to help prevent these types of problems. Unfortunately, if this is the cause of your peeling paint, sealing all the surfaces is the only answer I am aware of.

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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