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No GE ban for RDCK GE Free Kootenays group OK with decision, says farmers have to want ban

wanted more information before they passed a A regional district similar motion, says John motion to oppose geneti- Kettle, director for Area cally engineered trees and B, which includes much crops failed last month, of the farmland around of but proponents are happy Creson. There are farmers using because they say it isn’t time for such a sweeping GE crops in the Creston area, Kettle says, and he motion for the Kootenays. The motion went before wants to understand how the RDCK’s general affairs opposing GE plants and committee on Thursday, trees would impact them. Feb. 12 and there, without Kettle also says direcPension fund for the support of most directors should talk with the RDCK and City of Ministry of Agriculture tors, it died. Nelson�� survives ecoThat’s OK, says Jon and Ministry of Forests nomic problems. Steinman, a member of and Range. �� PAGE 3 Steinman says genetical�� GE Free Kootenays. It’s too soon for the regional ly engineered plants pose �� directors to consider pass- a threat to food sovereigning a motion that would ty. He talks about situa�� ban farmers from using tions like Percy Schmeiser, genetically engineered the Saskatchewan farmer �� (GE) crops, Steinman who was taken to court �� says. by Monsanto, a GE crop “We say that because manufacturer. Monsanto Schmeiser there are farmers grow- alleged Developer wants to ing genetically engineered was using their seeds. add 16-units to propcrops and it wouldn’t be fair Schmeiser said the seeds erty where old church �� to them to go and restrict must have blown onto his sits in Fairview. �� them from growing some- property. Schmeiser lost PAGE 3 thing without first engaging his first case but won the �� second. in dialogue with them.” Steinman says GE crops The GE Free Kootenays �� group found itself in a bit need to be pushed out of of an odd situation when the Kootenays to protect �� the motion came before farmers in the region from similar challenges. theproof RDCKfor board because Please accuracy thenfacing phone, fax or email with any changes or an approval. Steinman knows some they hadn’t sent it to the in the Creston regional district. The Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax:farmers 250.352.5075 • Email: sales@expressnews.bc.ca motion ended up with the area are using GE canola The Express not responsible for any and corn and errors he and after the the client has signed off. general affairsiscommittee because of a letter from other members of GE Alex Atamanenko, the Free Kootenays want to MP for the BC Southern begin talking with Creston Interior, encouraging the farmers about the risks of board to follow the City of GE crops. Only once that’s Nelson’s lead. In October of last year, city council done and when farmers passed a motion that said want the RDCK to ban CHRIS SHEPHERD the city opposed growing GE crops will GE Free genetically engineered Kootenays be ready to plants and trees in the bring such a motion to the region’s board of directors, Sarah Fuhr drives through the Handsworth defence during the Bombers’ first game of the B.C. city. Regional directors Steinman says. Junior Girls Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 5. See story on page 6. by Chris Shepherd

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Have a L.O.V.-ly time New event rental service brings colour and sound to events by Chris Shepherd For anyone organizing an event, Lily Smith and Ohan Vandemeer want to offer the things they need to make it memorable and go smoothly. “There’s so much you need to do to put on an event together and we want to take away the stress and make it an event to remember,” Smith says. To do that, they started L.O.V. Rental Services to provide people with the sound systems, coffee equipment and decorations. They each brings their own specialty to the business. Smith is an experienced barista who wants people to enjoy their coffee like she does: good, strong and made with an espresso machine. She also brings a design esthetic to L.O.V. (their business name, by the way, is taken from their initials). Along with linen table cloths, Smith has a wide selection of saris to add colour accents to events.

“They give you the opportunity to work with whatever colours you have, especially for a wedding,” Smith says. As a recording engineer, Vandemeer has the sound side of the business covered. L.O.V. can rent out several different kinds of PA systems depending on a person’s needs. The PA systems are portable and easy to use Vandemeer says. The basic models can be used by anybody and the more advanced ones that he can operate. The systems are well-suited to small halls, conferences and even for DJs, Vandemeer says, an include speakers, mixing consoles and amplifiers. They even have an outdoor stage to make it easier to see what’s happening. Smith and Vandemeer can be reached at (250) 354-4LOV (4568), l.o.v.eventrentals@gmail. com and more information can be found at their website, www.lovrentals. com, which will soon be active.

Lily Smith and Ohan Vandemeer with some of the items they can rent out for events.

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Briefly “The Pursuit of Excellence”

Friday, April 16 to Sunday, April 19 at the Best Western Baker Street Inn, 153 Baker St. Local educator and HR consultant Cathy Heyland is co-ordinating the first local offering of this threeday course. The course is a personal and professional development course. Concepts are presented in informal lectures which draw upon audience participation for examples, questions and discussions. This method of presentation allows participants to be clear on the ideas being presented and to see how they may relate to them. These discussions keep the pace lively and stimulating throughout. Based on the idea that true learning comes from experience and in an atmosphere of fun and respect, lectures are accompanied by individual or group exercises providing opportunities for personal participation in real situations. The course is $595 plus GST. For more information and to register, visit www. c3training.com.

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Pension fund safe and secure City of Nelson, RDCK pensions unaffected by economic turmoil by Chris Shepherd The economic turmoil that gutted pension funds in Quebec have largely left pensions for the City of Nelson and the RDCK untouched. Employees for both local governments are part of the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP), a province-wide pension fund that is itself part of a larger fund that includes nurses, paramedics, community health workers, most education staff except teachers, firefighters and police. The MPP has over 130,000 members says Brendon Dick, chair of the MPP board, and adds that size has protected the pension fund. The MPP has holdings in Canadian, U.S. and international equities,bonds, and real estate. “With that collective we’re able to diversify the plan,” says Dick. “That diversification really protects us.” The fund isn’t completely immune from the turmoil on the markets, Dick adds. The full impact will be released at the MPP’s board meeting at the end of March. The state of pension funds has been at the top of many peoples’ minds after Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, a major private and public pension fund in Quebec, announced it’s assets had dropped 25 per cent in 2008. Dick says the MPP fund has been invested more conservatively than the Quebec pension fund and the March report should confirm that. Any losses will not affect the pension pay outs, says Dick The MPP is what’s called a defined benefit pension plan, which means pensions are determined by a formula that takes into account a worker’s years of service and their highest salary at retirement. Every three years the pension managers assess how much they’ll have to pay out, how much is being paid into the fund by current workers and determines if rates from current workers have to change. The next assessment is due at the end of 2009.

Money talks

Staff proposes 2.5% tax increase, open house to show how money spent by Chris Shepherd Nelson taxpayers who want to know how a proposed 2.5 per cent tax increase will be spent canlearn firsthand at an open house this week. “They [taxpayers] will get a much better sense of what direction, financially, the city is going in,” said Mayor John Dooley. The financial plan open house at the Hume Room in the Hume Hotel will be on Thursday, March 12 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be information

over the entire open house but a formal presentation on the water and sewer plan will happen at 4:30 p.m. and another presentation on the city’s fiveyear financial plan will start at 6:30 p.m. Earlier this year council had their first look at proposed utility rate hikes – 25 per cent for sewer rates and nine per cent for water – and Dooley said Thursday’s meeting will give people a chance to see the planning behind the hikes. That planning is long

term. When staff unveiled their proposals for this year’s rate increases, they came with a schedule for hikes up to 2028. “Along with those increases . . . is some real long-term planning that can show people in the community that this investment we’re making in our water and sewer, as an example, has a longterm plan attached to it,” said Dooley That plan will include results Nelson residents will see over time, Dooley says.

Housing proposed for Fairview church Neighbours worried about increased traffic, water usage by Chris Shepherd Council had their first look at a proposal to turn a vacant Fairview church into housing, but they have similar concerns to neighbours who say there aren’t enough details to discuss yet. Developer Mario DiBella wants to take the church property at 704 Fourth Street and renovate the church into a sevenunit building and the rectory into a six-unit building. DiBella also proposes adding a third building building to hold three more units. Speaking at their Monday, March 9 council meeting, councillors were concerned about the lack of details from the developer. “It doesn’t sound like we have any answers to most of the questions we have,” said

Coun. Kim Charlesworth. Charlesworth then asked when those answers would come. Dave Wahn, senior planner for the city, said DiBella would create detailed designs after the property was rezoned. The land is actually six city lots, all zoned R1, which allows for one or two-family dwellings, schools, daycare, home business and, of course, a church. The developer is asking for a rezone to R6, high density residential zone, which at its maximum would allow up to 32 units. Staff has recommended that if council approves the rezoning that a covenant be put on the land keeping the developer to 16 units. Some residents in the area were opposed to the development.

Grace Crossley lives across the alley from the church. She attended Monday’s council meeting and was upset council had given the proposal its first two readings, setting the stage for a public hearing. “My concern is they’re going to rezone before they have a plan,” Crossley said after the meeting. “How can you argue something if you don’t know the facts?” The neighbourhood is primarily low-density residential and Akiko Yamaguchi, another Fairview resident, is concerned that if council approves DiBella’s request, other lots could be rezoned, ruining the neighbourhood’s character. “This is a radical change for Lower Fairview.” A public hearing will be scheduled for the rezoning.

Dams earn CBT big bucks Hydro investments cover losses on the markets by Chris Shepherd While the Columbia Basin Trust lost some money on the markets last year, that was made up for by good returns from its power generating, business and real estate investments, says the man in charge of the trust’s investments. It’s too early for firm numbers, but the CBT expects to see a more than 6.5 per cent return ($19.5 million) on its $300 million investment in hydroelectric projects and a more than nine per cent return ($2 million) on the $25 million it has invested in real estate and businesses.

That’s money the CBT can use to invest back in the community’s says Johnny Strilaeff, vice president of investments for the trust. The majority of the CBT’s investments lies in regional hydroelectric generating projects including the Brilliant Dam, Arrow Lakes Generating Station and the Brilliant expansion project and Waneta expansion project. The dark cloud to that silver lining was a 13 per cent loss (roughly $2.5 million) in the trust’s bond and stock investments in the market. The CBT has roughly $12.5 million in the market. Losing money is never

a good thing, Strilaeff says, “but relative to what we’ve seen in the market, I’m actually quite pleased with the performance, compared to some of the losses that others have experienced.” Strilaeff says that loss is easily absorbed by the CBT’s hydroelectric investments. “We’re just very pleased and fortunate that we have these power assets and real estate assets and business loans that have done well for us.” The CBT will be spending $12 million in the region on grants in the coming year and Strilaeff expects that number will increase in the future.

Briefly RCMP want info on theft spree in South Slocan

The RCMP are asking the public for information on eight separate thefts around South Slocan last week. On Wednesday, March 4, residents of the South Slocan area reported thefts from unlocked vehicles and garages. The thefts happened overnight.

Stolen items include sporting equipment, camera equipment, digital music player, alcohol and money. Anyone with information on the incidents are asked to contact the Nelson RCMP at (250) 352-2156 or the Crimestoppers hotline at 1-800-222-8477. The RCMP remind people to lock their vehicles and household doors.

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Consider current decisions with the future’s eyes

Taxes should go up, but the city should assess its services The old saying is there are only two things you can be sure about: death and taxes. Staff have recommended taxes go up 2.5 per cent, a suggestion council seems open to. Taxes have to go up in order to account for inflation and the increasing demands that we ask our municipal government to take care of. It’s only fitting for a community to share in the basic costs of road maintenance, water and sewer facilities and other infrastructure we need. The important word in that previous sentence is need. The City of Nelson pays for our needs but there are also many wants in its services. Somewhere along the way we have taken to expecting our governments to provide money for recreation, culture, support non-profit organizations and other wonderful, but not critical services. By using the city as an intermediary, we’re diluting our dollars. It costs money to manage money. It would be more efficient if we gave directly to the organizations we support. We could then know, and be happy, with how our money is spent. The question is how do we transition back to the old way of doing things? Unfortunately we don’t have the answer and until someone comes up with one, we’ll have to accept greater tax increases than we would otherwise be comfortable with.

Fish Heads & Flowers Flowers - to my amazing staff who take initiative in all tasks, work as a team, and are so amazingly loyal! You ladies are the best. Thank you for holding down the palace while I was on maternity leave. I am looking forward to coming back to work more full time! Much love to you all. Go team! Flowers - thank you to the people of Nelson for the daily blessings I have receive at G7W Christian Apparel. Your love,hugs and encouraging words I received have meant so much. Hugs and kisses back at ya. Fish heads - to those who have the means to help others less fortunate and do nothing. What ever happened to compassionate people? Flowers - to the generous couple who slipped me the $50 when they heard a bit about what happened with money for my infant daughter and I. Many blessings. Fish heads - to publicly funded organization for wastefully sending people

to a conference. You cry for more money all the time, then waste it like that! - Outraged Taxpayer Flowers - to the young gentleman who played me a tune on his accordion when I was sad. Fish heads - to the people who keep dumping garbage on the North Shore highway Flowers - to the wonderful man who come by with libations at the end of a long day. Fish heads - to the person who lets their dog chase cars. You’re putting them and us at risk. Flowers - to my wonderful ﬁance for waking up with a smile every morning. Fish heads - to all the ground hogs who saw their shadows. Spring! I want spring! (A reminder: Fish heads and Flowers are meant to be anonymous. The Express offers free classiﬁeds for Thank You’s on our website at www.expressnews.bc.ca)

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Dear editor, We are now learning the best wisdom of the 1990s, in regard to tearing up rail lines to make trails, might have been unwise. Light rapid transit on rails may be 21st Century policy. What other bright ideas of now may turn out to look sadly foolish? Here’s a few: selling

“covenanted” university endowment lands for quick cash; P3 developments; independent power projects on our rivers; 2010 Olympic infrastructure; letting CPR use its land as it will, not questioning property rights. Any or all of these could easily flip to mistakes for the economy or

the environment. Oracles are hard to find and some errors are never to be reversed. “Make haste slowly” would be an apt slogan for policy makers. Charles Jeanes, Nelson

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Everywhere, even in Australia! My name is Bernice Purdey. My friend Rhea Zeindler-Olsen and I went to Australia for 2 months. In this picture we are in the rainforest near Cairns. We traveled from Sydney to Cairns along the east coast. New South Wales to Queensland.

No. I was frugal before and I’m frugal now. Mike McGaw, Nelson

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Work has changed the most. I have to work harder to generate more business. Daniel Schneider, Nelson

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Deadline for soccer registration nears Guaranteed placement on team if register by March 20 by Chris Shepherd Soccer moms and dads are reminded they have just a few day left to get their children signed up for Nelson’s main summertime sport. Parents have to get their registration into the Nelson Youth Soccer Association by Friday, March 20. They can either mail it in to the association’s office at PO Box 162, Nelson BC, V1L 5P9 or sign up online at www.nys.ca. Late registration through mail is possible,

says Sharon Cooke, administrator for the association, but parents risk the chance of their kids not getting onto a team. “It’s pretty important that people who want to play get them in on time.” Last year, soccer drew 986 players to the fields as children from age six to 18 played on 72 teams. Nelson has a 30-year history of soccer which is part of the reason the sport has such a strong buy-in from the community, Cooke says. She also says it’s a good deal.

“For $95 and a pair of cleats we can provide fitness and fun for such a huge range of people.” The season starts off with a jamboree on Saturday, April 18 and games run until school stops in June. The soccer association is still looking for volunteers to help run the machine that cleans goose poop off the fields as well as coaches for the older age groups. Anyone who wants to get involved can contact Cooke at nys@nys.ca.

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Leafs forward Kai Bauman clears the puck from the corner during Nelson’s first game against the Castelgar Rebels on Friday, March 6.

Leafs carry on Nelson moves onto the Castlegar Rebels in playoffs

by Chris Shepherd As of presstime on Monday evening the Nelson Leafs were just one game away from sending the Castlegar Rebels to the dressing room for good. Game three went to overtime on Monday, March 9 and Dane Rupert scored the winning goal. Results from Tuesday’s game were unavailable by presstime.

During the regular season the Leafs dominated the Rebels, beating the Castlegar team seven of the nine games the two teams had. Nelson finished the regular season at the top of the heap in Neil Murdoch Division, winning 43 games and losing just nine. Castlegar was second with a 27-25 record. The Leafs knocked the Spokane Braves out of the

semi-finals in five games while the Rebels advanced after defeating the Beaver Valley Nitehawks in six games. If the Leafs can take down the Rebels they’ll advance to the Kootenay Conference finals of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. In the conference’s other division, the Fernie Ghostriders and Kimberley Dynamiters are tied at a game each.

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Ghez Naka looks for an open player in L.V. Rogers Secondary School’s game against the Vernon on Saturday, March 7.

L.V.R. places 10th Junior girls face tough competition at provincial championships by Chris Shepherd The L.V. Rogers Bombers battled their way through the provincial championships to face a long-time nemesis in their final game last weekend. The junior girls basketball team finished 10th out of 16 teams in the B.C. Junior Girls Basketball Championships, held in Nelson last week.

“I think we’ve exceeded any expectations we might have had,” said coach Bruce Fuhr. The Bombers earned honourable mention during the regular season. For their final game the home team played the Vernon Panthers, a team that has give the Bombers trouble in the regular season and that had finished 10th in the regular season.

“They’ve beaten us pretty handily before,” said Fuhr. But in the game for ninth place, the Bombers held close to the Panthers until the final quarter. The Bombers were leading 12-11 after the first quarter with eight points from Sarah Fuhr and two apiece from Ghez Naka and Rachel Moulson. L.V. Rogers held onto the lead in the second quarter as Furh potted a further six points along with two from Emily Klapstien, closing the first half 20-18 for the Bombers. The second-half wasn’t so kind to the Bombers as the Panthers double Nelson in each quarter. Kiandra McLaren and Danica Long posted two points each during the third quarter while the Vernon Panthers posted eight points, closing the round 26-24 for Vernon. The Panthers stretched their lead in the final quarter, scoring 16 points to the eight by Nelson. Ghez Naka posted three points while Rachel Moulson landed two free throws �� and Fuhr sank a three�� pointer. �� Brookside Secondary School, from Langey, �� beat out Port Coquitlam’s Riverside Secondary �� School for the champion�� ship title, 59-51.

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Monday, March 16, 1:30 p.m. at the TNT Playhouse, at the corner of Ward and Carbonate Streets Dancestreams is a unique entity in the dance world – a group of top pre-professional youth dancers from studios throughout Vancouver Island supported by a non-profit charity. The company recently commissioned Shay Kuebler, a young and energetic choreographer who blends hip-hop, martial arts, modern

dance, jazz and tap in his work. “Niner-Fiver” is a high energy, demanding piece which represents the fast-paced workaday world where people are constantly on the move in an atmosphere of non-stop busy. Dancers jostle for their positions and work in lines to carry out uniform tasks at computer terminals . . . but the tasks in the dance are anything but ordinary. Tickets are $10 a person or $30 for a family of four available at Eddy Music or at the door. – submitted

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Springer), is a powerful blues- The Freestylers rock jam band based in Toronto, Saturday, March 14 at Finley’s Thursday, March 12, 9 p.m. at The Canada. The band has released �� Irish Bar and Grill, 705 Vernon St. Royal on Baker, 330 Baker St. �� five CDs and is currently touring The Freestylers are the dance �� Toronto based God Made Me all over Canada and Europe. floor sensation of the new milFunky is a funky live ensemble, �� Originally, the band came comprised of a diverse array of together in 1990 with guitarist lennium, a fast moving, electro�� musicians ranging from a classi- Tony ‘Wild T’ Springer, drum- rocking monster movie that is �� cally trained jazz artist to street mer Danny Bilanand bassist going to hit your house like a schooled hip-hop and R&B Nazem Lakay. The�� band was tidal wave and wash all your �� vocalists. A juno nominee in signed to Warner Music Canada preconceptions out of the door. Grooverider, the Dub Pistols 2008, God Made Me Funky con- and released 2 albums (Love �� and Robbie Hardkiss have all tinue to grow their commercial Crazy 1991,Givin’ Blood 1993). �� appeal with videos, and steady “Givin Blood” was nominated turned in remixes for the U.S. for best hard rock album at the version of the U.K. chart toptouring. per “B-Boy Stance”; this was 1994 JUNO (Canada’s Grammy) $7 at the door. �� SUBMITTED awards. In 1993, ‘Wild T & the the first single on the U.S. agenda. “Hip hop heads come Spirit’ was also hand picked to�� Wild T and the Spirit to see us,” Aston says, “clubby perform on a 14 city tour across�� Friday, March 13 at Finley’s Irish Canada opening for Bon Jovi people, reggae people . . . it’s Bar and Grill, 705 Vernon St. quite mad, really, two funky on the “Keep The Faith Tour”. �� Wild T and the Spirit (frontTickets are $15 at Eddy Music white boys bring all these peo�� ple together. �� ed by guitarist Tony ‘Wild T’ and at Finley’s.

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Trap Door Party explores a perfect society by Chris Shepherd

Friday, March 13, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria St. Dancers will explore the notion of a perfect world and whether they are realistic goals for humanity in the upcoming Trap Door Party at the Capitol Theatre. The show is choreographed by Josh Beamish, a former Kootenay resident and artistic director of the MOVE: the company, who is coming to Nelson for his first professional show (he’s been here before as an amateur), Trap Door Party is actually two works. Beamish describes the first as a contemporary dance piece that uses a mix of ballet and modern techniques to present an abstract metaphor of the Garden of Eden. The second, and longer, work is one Beamish created based on his readings and musings on three novels he read in high

school: Brave New World, 1984 and Animal Farm. Each story comes at the notion of a perfect society and each shows how impossible those are. “That’s just how the universe works,” Beamish says. There’s consistently a duality between good and evil.” For Beamish, the duality of those opposing forces creates harmony, something he seeks to show in his second work of the evening. It tells the story of six people who leave everything behind to create a utopian society. Beamish admits he’s reluctant to talk too much about what the performances are about. The dance is abstract and the story told jumps back and forth through flashbacks and foreshadowing as the characters struggle with creating a perfect society. “I don’t like to talk about what I think it is,” says Beamish. “I like people to form their own ideas.”

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Hey Ocean

Saturday, March 14 at the Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. Aside from the skilful delivery of their music, what sets Hey Ocean apart is the spirited character they bring to the stage. Four mischievous personalities combine to form a dynamic live

presence that keeps concertgoers captivated and on their feet. In fact, live performance has been an integral part of what the band calls their “natural growth.” But what began as a very casual musical partnership between friends has, in less than four years, morphed into one of

Canada’s most successful independent bands. In 2009, Hey Ocean hopes to build on their solid reputation with Canadian fans by working even more: more music, more tours and as many more festivals and outdoor events as possible. $12 at the door.

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Vibrasphere with Adham Shaikh and Naasko

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spectacular power of its instrument. After a stunning preshow visual display, artists John Pengelly, Tobias Jenny and Isabel Cureton will take people on a tour of over a thousand years of organs, demonstrate what each section of the pipe array will do and play some beautiful music. All of this is followed by dessert. Admission is a suggested donation of $10; tickets are available at the church office weekday mornings and at the door.

Selkirk College Forestry fundraiser

Arts & Entertainment Bitchin’

Thursday, March 12, 9 p.m. at the Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. For close to a decade, Swedish duo Rickard Berglöf and Robert Elster (called Vibrasphere) have pumped out over 100 released productions and gigged in all parts of the world. They are established as truly leading figures of the progressive trance scene, earning them a place in the history of this progressive sound. This is a rare and unique opportunity to catch Rickard, the touring half of Vibrasphere in his only performance west of the great lakes to date accompanied by Adham Shaikh, Naasko and coznfx. Advanced tickets are $20 at Eddy Music.

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Friday, March 13 at the Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. DJs Kenzie Clarke and Mama Miche have been bringing their Bitchin’ sound to crowds across the country for the last four years. The Bitchin’ sound is definitely fun and eclectic. With genres such as electro, funk, house, techno and breaks being thrown into the mix a Bitchin’ DJ set is guaranteed to get dance floors moving. Here come two ladies combining beats and bass with grit, style and grace. $10 at the door

Celebrate the pipes

Saturday, March 14, 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St. It’s the International Year of the Pipe Organ and the Nelson United Church is celebrating its centennial residency at the corner of Josephine and Silica by showing off the

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Sinistrio with Rich Rabnett

Saturday, March 14, 9 p.m. at The Royal on Baker, 330 Baker St. Although only on the Canadian jazz scene for a short while, Calgary based B3 organ trio Sinistrio are already making waves. Sinistrio’s refreshing new sound likens comparisons to groups such as Soulive, Larry Goldings, and Medeski Martin and Wood. Drummer John May must be considered Calgary’s finest and most creative drummer presently. He and his band mates serve up searing funk riffs and thick organ grooves. Rich Rabnett, whose album Leopardism was the #1 most played Jazz album in Canada for 2008, will open the evening.

Heavy Shtetl

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Saturday, Mar. 14, 7 p.m. Sleep is for Sissies, 5622 Hwy. 6, Winlaw Nelson’s own Heavy Shtetl will play an energetic selection of old standards from New Orleans, Jewish wedding music from Europe, and a smattering of French, Russian, and Balkan tunes. Heavy Shtetl features Dmitro Woychuk on soprano saxophone and clarinet, Catherine Mcgrath on accordion and mandolin, Anneke Rosch on trombone, and Michael Ryan on upright bass.

Tuesday, March 17, 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria St. The graduating forestry class of ‘09 is hosting a fundraiser for their yearend coastal field trip. The event intends to promote awareness and encourage positive and creative discussion on ecological, social, and economic issues affecting the people of the Kootenays. The night will kick off with a presentation entitled “The Path to Sustainability, the Path to Survival: Ecosystem-based Conservation Planning” by Herb Hammond (BSc, RPF), followed by a series of environmentally themed short films. Tickets are $10.

Kootenay Kilties St. Paddy day celebration

Tuesday, March 17, during the afternoon and evening on Baker Street The Kootenay Kilties are celebrating their 90th anniversary. The band is a non-profit organization and can be seen volunteering their time entertaining the community on such occasions as Canada day, Remembrance day and the Relay for Life. In May the band will host a Spring Fling gathering in which 10 bands will parade down Baker Street and converge at Central school grounds for a Highland Games competition. In order to host this event the band will begin a fundraising campaign.

office@oxygenartcentre. org. To register call (250) 352-2821.

Stanley G. Triggs: Changes Upstream

Opening Saturday, March 14, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon St. This exhibition documents before and after the Libby Dam, 1969 to 1972, with selected black and white photographs from the Shawn Lamb Archives by Nelson-born photographer Stanley G. Triggs. Triggs is a retired curator of the McCord Museum of Photography at McGill University. Triggs will be in attendance at the opening. The exhibition documents the dramatic changes in the East Kootenay communities spread along the Kootenay River just north of the International Border between 1969 and 1972. The exhibition is on until Sunday, April 19. In conjunction with the exhibition there will be an evening of conversation, video and reading with author of Treading Water, Anne De Grace and filmmaker, Nicole Tremblay. Admission by donation. For more information, contact Deborah Thompson exhibitions@to uchstonesnelson.ca.

B.C. Boys Choir

Saturday, March 14, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria St. This year the B.C. Boys Choir is celebrating its 40th season with a program featuring the elite core of the choir under the Spring break direction of Tony Araujo. art classes The B.C. Boys Choir is a Monday, March 16 to Friday, non-denominational organization dedicated to the March 20 at Oxygen Art advancement of character Centre, #3-320 Vernon St. and spirit in young men (alley entrance) Anita Levesque is through song. Its longevoffering classes for eight ity and portfolio of albums �� to 11-year-olds and 12 to makes it one of the para�� 15-year-olds for the spring mount boys choirs in the world. �� break. For more information “Art through the ages” �� is for the younger students call (250) 352-6363. and runs from 9 a.m. to 11 �� a.m. and is $80. Students Solveig Sneddon �� will look at the work of influential artists and will art opening �� explore various approach- Saturday, March 14, 8 p.m. es to art making as inspired at Vadim Kristopher Hair by their work. Salon, 506 Herridge Lane The 12 to 15-year-olds Solveig Sneddon was can take a class called born and raised in Alberta “Mandalas!” from 1 p.m. and is of Norwegianto 3 p.m. This class is also Scottish decent. $80. Students will learn A trip to Costa Rica last �� about an ancient art form, year motivated Sneddon while having fun with to get back into painting �� paint, ink pen, chalk pas- again, but it was the recent �� tel, and collage. move to Nelson that has Levesque, BFA, BEd, inspired him to paint this possesses a bachelor series. of�� fine arts degree with Sneddon’s art work is a major in drawing from very unique, she uses her �� the Alberta College of Art emotion to create her draand Design, �� as well as a matic pieces. This series is bachelor of art education based on love, loss and lust degree from Mount Saint . . . they are true emotional Vincent University (in paintings of the chaos of �� correlation with the Nova the mind. Scotia College of Art and Music will be provided Design). For info email for the evening by Vadim.

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Ian Johnston installation

Now until Sunday, April 19 at the Kootenay Gallery, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar “Refuse culture: Archeology of Consumption” is a series of seven installations and one video, is the product of two years work by Ian Johnston, ceramic sculpto. The exhibition amplifies a contemporary narrative of consumption. Cast in porcelain, some of the objects in the installations mimic the archaeological evidence left to us from preceding generations. Other installations are comprised of contemporary manufactured objects and materials that may well be as enduring as ceramic, that document the height of and perhaps the pinnacle of consumption culture. Long obsessed with our relationship to, and use of, material, when Johnston had the opportunity to participate in residencies around the world he developed a project that would examine and explore this relationship. This is part of a province-wide tour for “Refuse culture.”

Beauty of the Valhallas

The month of March at Cowan Office Supplies, 517 Victoria St. For the month of March Bryn Stevenson is showing a series of oil paintings inspired from trips through the Valhallas. The paintings are focused on the majestic mountain peaks and the light illuminating them. He received funding from Columbia Basin Trust through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance to help enable the project. There are also some paintings in the show that are products of Bryn’s imagination.

Ephemeral landscapes

Opening reception is Wednesday, March 18, 6 p.m. at the Dancing Bear Inn, 171 Baker St. Local artist Shannon Lythgoe will show a series of graphite drawings in an exhibition, entitled Ephemeral Landscapes. The exhibition is comprised mainly of pencil drawings of the minute patterns and intricacies woven into the bleached and scoured surface of driftwood, as part of the transitory and ever changing micro-topography found along any shoreline setting. The drawings were inspired by a visit to the Oregon coast last spring. This is Lythgoe’s first solo art show in 15 years and has come about as a determination to become a working artist herself, rather than managing arts organizations which has been her main focus over the past decade.

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Events

Special Events

Ongoing Events Wednesdays

Saturdays (continued)

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 1 p.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 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 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 - 9:30 p.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. A ministry of Eleos Centre, 711 10th St., Nelson. No appointment necessary. 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. 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. 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. 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, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Info Karen Logan 250-505-9748

Mondays NELSON TABLE TENNIS CLUB. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Blewett Elementary School when school is in session. 352-9547 or 3525739 SHAMBHALA CENTRE OPEN HOUSE: 7 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. 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. 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 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

Wednesday Mar 11

Monday Mar 16

MINGLE-INC, COCKTAIL LOUNGE evening for women in business. Louie’s Lounge, Nelson 5pm to 7pm www.freshblend.ca ASSESSING THE OPPORTUNITY If you are interested in starting a new business, learn about the next steps 1 - 4 p.m. snacks provided at Sandman Hotel, Castlegar. $10 registration fee. Info at www.kast.com

ART THROUGH THE AGES Spring Break Ar t Camp for kids 8-11 yrs. with Anita Levesque, BEd, BFA. Mar 16-20 Mon-Fri, 9-11 a.m. $80. Info office@oxygenar tcentre.org or 250-352-2821. MANDALAS! SPRING BREAK Art Camp for kids 12-15 yrs. with Anita Levesque, BEd, BFA. Mar 16-20 Mon-Fri, 1-3 p.m. $80. Info office@oxygenartcentre.org or 250-352-2821. INSPIRING DANCE TREAT FOR artistic families. ‘Dancestreams’ is a dance company of young performers from Vancouver Island. 1:30 matinee. TNT Playhouse (corner Ward and Carbonate). Tickets $10 Eddy Music. 10K FITNESS WALKING Program starts 5:30 p.m. at the gazebo next to the Prestige Inn with the Nelson Fitness Walkers. $150/13 weeks. 250-505-5581

Thursday Mar 12 Wed. Mar 11

Sat. Mar 14 (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. 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.

CELEBRATING THE PIPES, The International Year of the Pipe Organ. 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson United Church Sanctuary, 602 Silica St. Tickets at the Church Office 9 a.m. - noon or at the door minimum suggested donation $10.

Thurs. Mar 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. GOD MADE ME FUNKY $10 at the door at The Royal on Baker 9 p.m. Check out www.godmademefunky.com for info. VIBRASPHERE - the leading trance act from Sweden plays with Adham Shaikh and Naasko at Spiritbar. Advance tix $20 at Eddy Music. ÉTIENNE GIRARD & BRENT Gallant bring a night of original Thrash/Power Metal. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. at Studio 80 on 10th Street.

Fri. Mar 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. PANDA made up of Pauline Lamb, Andy Parks, Mar tey Carter, Scott Milne, Don Walker, Stu Griffett and DJ Jitterbug. $5 door at The Royal on Baker. GEOFFREY MYLES FERGUSON performs a collection of contemporary and standard jazz tunes. Doors at 7 p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m. Studio 80 on 10th St. WILD T. & THE SPIRIT perform a live concert with local opening band “Heddy Acclaim” at Finley’s Irish Bar. Advance Tix $15 at Eddy Music Store & Finley’s bar or call 352-5224/352-5121 Doors 9 p.m. BITCHIN’ WITH MAMA MICHE & Kenzie Clarke at the Spiritbar. $10 at the door.

Sat. Mar 14 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. SINISTRIO jazz band from Calgary plays at the Royal on Baker 9 p.m. $8 at the door. HEY OCEAN original live music at the Spiritbar. $12 door. THE FREESTYLERS electrorockers at Finely’s. www.freestylersmusic.co.uk

Sun. Mar 15 SARAH AND RICH Per form soulful jazz standards in a pleasant lounge setting. 7:30 p.m. at the Redfish Grill 479 Baker St. NIKKO PLAYS EVENINGS at The Library Lounge, in the Hume Hotel. Blues Jam at the Royal on Baker 7 - 11 p.m.

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

Tues. Mar 17

WANT TO SPEAK IN PUBLIC? Need help? Toastmasters. 7 p.m. Selkirk College Silver-King Road. Info 250-551-5472

Friday Mar 13 VAJRASATTVA INITIATION by Ven. Zasep Tulku Rinpoche. 7 p.m. at the Gompa 6425 Sproule Creek Rd. Nelson. Suggested donation $15. For information, call 354-0206 or 352-9123 Tashi Choling Society.

Saturday Mar 14 SOCIAL/BALLROOM DANCE hosted by the Kootenay Dancebeat Club at the newly renovated Junction Church (old Playmor Hall). Mini lesson at 7:30 p.m. dance form 8-11 p.m. Everyone welcome $5. Info www.dancingbeat.org

Sunday Mar 15 GREGORIAN CHANT VESPERS with texts from ancient Wisdom Literature accompanied by Tibetan Singing Bowls 7 p.m. at St. Saviours on Ward & Silica. Info www. studiocantilena.com.

Tuesday Mar 17 HERB HAMMOND PRESENTS “The Path to Sustainability, the Path to Survival: Ecosystembased Conservation Planning”, followed by a series of environmentally themed short films at the Capitol Theater for the Selkirk College Forestr y Fundraiser. Doors 7 p.m. Tickets $10 . Info www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca PARKINSON’S SUPPORT Group meeting 1:30 p.m. at Kiwanis Hall with guest speaker Kathy Van Der Star. Info 250-3527958

Easy Sudoku

LIVE OPEN STAGE at Finley’s LISTEN TO THE SWEET SOUNDS of Nikko at Fusion on Baker. 7-10 p.m. ALL AGES OPEN MIC every Tuesday at the CocoaNut Lounge. 6-10 p.m. Hosted by Rob Funk. FUSION FOURTH ANNIVERSARY live acoustic quartet featuring Fran Madigan guitar and vocals Don Walker drums Harry Rezansoff double bass Roger Luscombe guitar 6:309:30 p.m. KOOTENAY KILTIES ST PADDY day celebration in the afternoon and evening on Baker Street. 250-352-1309

Wed. Mar 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.

TO WIN : every row, column and 3 by 3 square must each contain the digits 1 to 9. Moderate difﬁculty. Solution on page 12

Hard Sudoku

KARAOKE Amy Poznikoff putting on the Ritz and Wild Women Wednesdays at Finleys Irish Bar.

Thurs. Mar 19 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. LYLE HOPKINS PRESENTS “Metal & Wood”, a night of acoustic and electric jazz. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. at Studio 80 on 10th Street.

TO WIN : every row, column and 3 by 3 square must each contain the digits 1 to 9. More challenging. Solution on page 12

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A natural way to treat halitosis Halitosis, commonly known as bad breath, can be embarrassing and negatively affect our interactions with others. The most common cause of bad breath is the build up of bacteria in the mouth. Other causes include: gum disease, sinus infections, acid reflux, medications and diseases of the stomach and lungs. Getting to the root of the problem is the key. A visit to your dentist to identify a dental issue is a good start. Implementing daily hygiene for the mouth such as flossing and brushing your teeth and tongue can help. There are many things a person can do to help prevent bad breath such

Exploring Health

Shauna Robertson

as eating foods rich in chlorophyll and found in green leafy vegetables. You can get liquid chlorophyll at health food stores for internal deodorising. Juicing vegetables such as carrots, cucumbers and celery have been known to help with bad breath. Fenugreek tea is very beneficial and can be

made by simmering one teaspoon of seeds for 15 minutes and adding some mint leaves, if desired. Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water is very important as a dry mouth is more likely to have bad breath. Drinking green or black tea can help control bacteria in the mouth that cause bad breath. Using an essential oil such as peppermint can eliminate odour and kill bacteria in the mouth. According to Chinese medicine, bad breath can be a sign of stomach heat. Avoiding foods that create more heat in the body such as alcohol, coffee, sugar and fried or spicy foods can assist in eliminating halitosis.

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Food rich in chlorophyll help prevent halitosis.

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

• POT O’GOLD PARTY ________________

A DIRECTORY OF HEALTH & HEALING IN THE KOOTENAYS

Ages 1 - 4. Come and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Games, crafts, songs and much more! Tue. March 17 1 - 3 p.m.

• SPRING BREAK FUN CAMP __________ Ages 6 - 11. What a way to spend Spring Break! Fun ﬁlled activities, games and crafts and water activities. Log onto www.rdck.bc.ca/nelson for Week 2: Mon. - Fri. March 16-20 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. per child: $200

• FUSION QUICKIE ___________________ Is just that! Spin intervals with muscular endurance drills put together to give you the ultimate calorie blast during your lunch hour. This 45 minute class will leave you pumped up and energized so you can get through the rest of your day. Starts Wed. April 1 12:10-12:55 p.m.

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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

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, www.gravitytherapy.com......352-6611

Breathwork

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

Chiropractic

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

Coaching

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

Colonics

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

Counselling & Consultation

Carmen Carter, MEd, RCC, Play & Art Therapy ........354-4485 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 ��

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Hypnotherapy

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

Massage Services

A Touch Of Aloha, Lomi, Cranio, Struct’l, Sports ..............229-4424 Ginger Joy Rivest, Neuro Somatic Therapy ..............505-4284 Palliative Massage Course, July 3-10, 2009 ...........1-800-611-5788 Power Essentials, True Aromatherapy & Massage...........505-4144 RUBITIN, Mobile/Studio, Deep T., Neuro, Sports ....... 352-6804 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

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

Reflexology

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

Shiatsu

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

Social Work

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

Spas

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

Yoga

Shanti Yoga Studio, Baker at Josephine, upstairs 352-7703 Om Yoga 3067 Heddle Road 6-Mile, Nelson.............825-0011

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Aging and vitamin B12

Walking classes

Chew On This

Tara Stark

CHRIS SHEPHERD

As we age, our gastrointestinal systems become less effective at absorbing vitamin B12, an essential vitamin commonly found in animal foods. It is estimated that between 10 to 30 per

cent of older people do not absorb food-bound vitamin B12 efficiently. People who are vegan and all adults over 50 years of age should make sure they get enough by eating foods fortified with

vitamin B12 or by taking a vitamin B12 supplement. Vitamin B12 helps maintain healthy nerve cells and red blood cells and very low B 12 can cause anemia or nervous system damage.

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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Start Monday, March 16 until Wednesday, June 10, 5:30 p.m. in Nelson Led by Mary Prothro, certified coach and experienced walking instructor, participants will start their training slowly and safely, ending up 13 weeks later able to walk 10 kilometres and still hold a conversation. The program is suitable for beginners to already avid walkers. Depending on the group size, there will be a designated co-leader for the fleet-of-foot to keep them challenged, as well as a coleader for the not-so-fleet to keep them motivated. Starting locations will vary with each session to add variety to the walks. There are only two guidelines to follow: start on time and no one gets left behind. The classes go on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The cost is $150. Call (250) 505-5581 to pre-register, or simply show up at the gazebo next to the Prestige Lakeside Inn on Monday.

Wednesday, April 22 at the Manistone Centre, 507 Baker St. “Birthing from within prenatal classes are about rekindling our connection to nature,” says Delia Aaron. “In small groups, we cover the full spectrum of birth and the unknown, and find creative ways to work in a state of surrender, so that you are present for whatever birth you have – home or hospital.” Classes will explore: pain-coping techniques; birth fears and informed consent; breastfeeding; baby care basics; postpartum healing and planning. Courses are offered in a six-week series or weekend immersions in Nelson. Registration by calling the Sistering Tree at (250) 551-3156 or visit www. thesisteringtree.com. Cost is $225 per couple. Scholarships are also available.

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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 OSPREY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

invites applications for: 1) 2009 Community Grants as well as 2) Arts Legacy Fund Grants for music projects. Forms and granting guidelines at ospreycommunityfoundation. ca deadline April 30th Sarah Dobell 250-352-7777 x224 DIANA DICKIESON OWNER of Renaissance Hair Co. is back her full time hours after spending 9 wonderful months with baby Liam! CALL 250352-1955 FOR AN APPOINTMENT. KID WALK NELSON’S First Children’s Festival - May 23, 2009 Volunteers, Vendors & Sponsors needed. Email info@kidwalk.ca ADVERTISING YOUR CLUB or organization? Express commercial classifieds are only $5/week for 15 words or less! BC SINGLE TRANSFERABLE VOTE (STV) referendum info. March 21, Saturday 1-2 pm Best Western Kestral Room with Lisa Bramson & Gusti Callis, Regional Reps. (sponsored by Nelson District University Women) Public welcome. SEED EXCHANGE IN Winlaw Sunday March 22 at Sleep Is For Sissies. 1-4 pm. Bring your extra seeds to trade. For tables call 355-2796.

Business Opportunities LOCAL ORIGINAL ARTIST/BAND

seeking manager. Music industry & business experience preferred. Musts... computer, phone, & gumption (250)505-0120 REACH YOUR TARGET MARKET. Community Classifieds are printed in over 600 newspapers across Canada each week. Book now at www. communityclassifieds.ca or contact ads@bccommunitynews.com. Phone 1-866-669-9222. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY to own a pet food business - High quality cat/dog food. Excellent returns, exclusive territories. Information Call Riplees Ranch Toll-Free 1-877-738-3287 Ext. 217, www.ripleesranch.com. INSTANT RECESSION RELIEF. The guy who showed me this made $4500 last wk. Need PC. www. RetireAndHaveABlast.com.

Business Opportunities UNRESERVED PROPERTY AUCTIONS. 5 Bay Truck & Car

Wash Including Shop (15,000+ sq. ft.); 18 Site Campground with Home; Executive Custom Built Home (5400 sq. ft. living space); Hwy. 36 & 13 in Killam, Alberta. May 8, 11 a.m. MST. Bid at Michener Allen Auctions Edmonton, Killam, Alberta or online! 780-968-1068. Full details: www. BidOnProperty.ca.

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Children IN-HOME

BLEWETT

DAYCARE.

Family setting. Have spots open fill fast. 1 yr & up. 250-352-9532 Registered w/CCRR. SHERPANI RUMBA CHILD Carrier for Sale Blue; Excellent Condition; Asking $200; Regular $300 250-3049849 AIR HOCKEY TABLE, great condition, 6’ x 3’, full working condition. $40 Tel: 250-359-5040 ALPHA OMEGA CAR Seat. Rear facing, forward facing, booster seat. Like new condition. $80 250-354-1453 BASSINET - EXCELLENT condition, on stand, vibrates & plays music. $45, 352-9784 REGISTER BEFORE MARCH 13 for Nelson Baseball! (ages 4-18) Contact: nrsc@telus.net/ph.250-3523989 or www.nelsonsports.ca THREE WHEEL STROLLER, silver and black suitable from birth, good condition $90 obo. 352-3033

Computers

Events

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PROCTER GYMNASTIC CLUB is ofer-

NTRODUCTION TO ZEN Shiatsu. 80

ing rhythmic Gymnastic, Skip roping And Baton twirling in classes that start on March 17. Ages 5 and up at 4:00, Teens at 5:00 Trampoline Classes start March 18. Ages 6-12 at 4:00 Teens & Adults at 5:00 PREREGISTRATION is a must. Please call Janice at 250-229-5796

Hours with Sylvain Ratthé. April 19 to June 23. Call 352-2407

ram, 80gb hard drive with full office. Extras. Call 505-2093. CD BURNER, FAX modem, 64mbx4 PC100ram, ethernet cards, 50mm fans, assorted cables, more, offers, 250-608-3548 17’ FLAT SCREEN monitor 2 months old will take $200. Also 40” flat lcd TV 250-352-6931

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10 Gallon Carbuoys. Phone 250229-4920

Furniture FRIDGE AND STOVE for sale. They are

white and they work. $100. 229-2225. TWO WOODEN BOOKSHELVES. Nicely stained 3ft h, 31”w, 10”d and 31”h, 32”w 10.5”d. 250-354-4014 $70 each FUTON WITH WOODEN frame-covered mattress that converts to couch $125 Call 250-352-2603

Garage Sales

SMALL ENGINE CORRESPONDENCE

MOVING SALE. 307 Vernon St.

course. Paid $1000. asking $350. (250)352-5067 PENNY

WISE

JOURNALISM

SCHOLARSHIP for women. The winner will receive a total of $2,500 to study journalism in the eightmonth journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Visit www.bccommunitynews.com for details. Deadline: May 01, 2009. TRAIN TO BE an Apartment/ Condominium Manager from home. Jobs registered across Canada! Thousands of grads working. Government registered. 29 years of success. Information: www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

Events TOP OF THE MORNING Coffee Party

and bake sale March 20 at the Nelson United Church, info 250-352-2357 END OF WINTER CLEARANCE at Still Eagle. Half the store at half price! the rest - tax free. One week only: March 15-21

Solution to Easy Sudoku

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

Re: ESTATE OF JILL ADELAIDE KENNEDY see puzzle on page 9

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The lawyers for the Estate of JILL ADELAIDE KENNEDY, Deceased, of Vernon, BC and formerly of Nelson, British Columbia hereby request that LEILA VAN DAM, nee ROSLING, believed to be of or from the Town of Nelson, British Columbia contact them at her earliest convenience with respect to an urgent matter. Please contact: Nixon Wenger LLP (Attention: Elise M. Allan) 4th Floor, CIBC Building 3201 – 30th Avenue Vernon, BC V1T 2C6 Phone No.: (250) 542-5353

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beside Chinese med school. March 7-8 11am -3 pm.

Health & Fitness DR. MICHAEL SMITH (TCM) is now

accepting new patients. Offering services in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Nutritional and Functional Medicine. 12 years experience. Call 250-352-0459 for an appointment.

Help 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 sleduc@rdck.bc.ca or call 354-4386 ex 5109 COOK (WITH KNOWLEDGE of Thai Cuisine). Must have some culinary education/training and at least one year experience. Position is full-time (40 hours/week) with salary starting at $15/hour. Please drop resume at 524 Victoria Street or call 250-3522185 for more information. CIRCLE OF HABONDIA Lending Society now Hiring for Women’s Financial and Personal Independence Training project. ADMINISTRATOR, Part-time, approx. 20 hours/week TRAINING COORDINATOR, Parttime, approx. 20 hours/week Both positions require excellent communication, organizational and time management skills. Previous experience that will be an asset includes: managing and coordinating a community project, including the budget/financials, and a working knowledge of women who have experienced violence. Application deadline is 4pm Wednesday March 25th. Submit Resume by mail, or in person to 420 Mill Street, Nelson BC, V1L 4R9. No phone calls please. See detailed job descriptions at www. habondia.kics.bc.ca

Help Wanted CAREER

OPPORTUNITY

Mountain Waters Spa. Receptionist position. Must have experience, computer skills: Word, Excel and more. Excellent people and phone skills. Multi-tasking abilities. Drop resumé 205 Victoria Street. REMOVE YOUR RECORD: A CRIMINAL Record can follow you for life. Only PARDON SERVICES CANADA has 20 years experience. Guaranteeing record removal. Call: 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-9727366). www.RemoveYourRecord.com. DOG LOVERS! ENJOY a healthy, profitable career as a professional dog trainer. Government accredited program - student loans and grants. Two spaces available for our spring program. Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs. www.wonderdogs. bc.ca. 1-800-961-6616. CARPENTERS/REMODELERS $25+/ HOUR. CANADA’S leading home

repair/remodeling company is seeking carpenters, remodelers, skilled tradespeople (M/F) in Vancouver, Victoria, Okanagan Valley. Apply tollfree 1-800-884-2639 or www.handymanconnection.ca. SALES AND MARKETING Assistant Mandala Homes is looking for an experienced sales and marketing assistant to join our team. Please visit www.mandalahomes.com/news for the full posting. Send applications to info@mandalahomes.com or by fax to 250-352-0582

Home & Garden GARDENER SEEKS LARGE gardens

(1000sq ft) for food production. Will trade for vegetables. Christoph 5052162.

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Misc. for Sale

EXPERIENCED, MATURE, HOUSE,

TWO LOCALLY MADE satin dresses,

Pet and Garden sitter available in April. I have excellent local references. 250-352-9389

Misc. for Sale

Lost & Found

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

LOST-ONE SILVER EARRING shaped

COMPUTER STATION/TABLE, SOLID

HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE FIRST

week of April, experienced, references, Chris 250-352-5540

like a bird. somewhere btwn upper Stanley and co-op.Very sentimental. Reward! 352-1685 FOUND: ROSARY PARKING lot of Prestige Lakeside Resort. Call 3527222 with description. LOST: SILVER BRACELET. Simple design. Missed Feb. 14th skiing at Busk. May have lost earlier. Reward. 509-0321 FOUND A CAMERA in Nelson a couple weeks ago. Leave a message with description of camera/pictures 505-0120 LOST: BEAUTIFUL COSTUME jewellery comb, somewhere on Baker St. Please call 505-5015. Thank you! LOST FEB.14 AT Kootenay pass pair of MSR denali acsents between centre peak & parking lot Chris: 551-0163 LOST: MY FUZZY houndstooth hat with ear flaps. My ears are cold! 5091782. Thanks! LOST AT HITCHING post Feb 23 Whitewater ski shop bag with new sage softshell and black mitts. 250359-6600 FOUND; 13’ ROWBOAT, to claim call Transport Canada at 604-775-8867 LOST! GOLD NECKLACE with yellow topaz pendant. Selkirk College (Rosemont) or Baker St. REWARD! (250)551-7231 LOST SATURDAY FEB 28 in Nelson: man’s wide band hammered silver ring. Reward. 359-7367 LOST - BABY BLANKET - brown bears,fleece,crocheted edge. Lost on Baker in front of Moving Centre. 250505-0858 / 250-226-0087

pine with Fellowes keyboard drawer and wooden chair, $100, 352-2823 MICROWAVE 754W, STILL in box., asking $50. (250)352-5067 LADIES WITTNAUER/ACCUTRON SWISS Timepiece. Appraised at $895.

$500 OBO. Kim, 250-352-0716 PRESSURE

CANNER

COOKER,

Presto 21L heavy duty home canning. Rarely used excellent condition. $70. 505-1102 FLEETWOOD MAC FLOOR TICKETS! Soldout! Calgary. Tuesday May 12th. Row 39 Seats 13/14. $450 (250)3595926 KITCHEN TABLE $20; Hanna Montana laptop $10; Kids tatonka pack $15. Call 352-6997 BRAND NEW 1200WATT Generator, Single outlet, 5.5 hrs run time/fill, full tank, $200 obo. Call 352-5695 RECESSION-FRIENDLY WINE MAKING equipment, 3glass carboys,

airlocks, hoses, sp.gravity, hydrometre, 750ml bottles. All-$100. P’nina 352-9547 POWER-AMPS, MICS, SPEAKERS,

keyboard, mixing board. Good Prices. Call: 509-0510 MAGAZINES; COOKBOOKS; MIX

and match -cheaper by the dozen. 250-352-7144 COMPLETE SANSUI STEREO $200.

Radio Shack turntable $25 assorted speakers $25/pair. Dresser $100. 359-7756 ANTIQUE MAPLE TABLE, carved legs; matching cabinet, 2 glass doors, drawers, Latin percussion congas. 352-7471

DIGITAL

CAMERA

MINOLTA

DimageXi. 3.2MP. Tiny. All cables/ manuals/software. Takes SD card. Lots of features 551-5683. LARGE SECTIONAL COUCH $150, mitsubishi home stereo and speakers $100, three Z-rated tires 215/45/17 $25 each REFRIGERATED WATER COOLERHOLDS 19L bottles. Includes two

bottles. $40 250-354-0321 BABY PALS NINTENDODS game for

sale. Unopend in original packaging. for sale for 20$.call 250-352-9303. SCREENPRINTING

EQUIP.

FOR

SALE: 4 colour printer, flash dryer, and supplies contact to view: Kelly 551-2504 RETAIL BLACK METAL grid display racks with base, wheels, slathooks, 2 shelves & signholder. 54”x24” $150 505-3369 B.O.B.

BIKE

TOURING

trailer,waterproof yak sak,extra parts & accessories,used once,good condition,lady driven $325. 352-7545 COLEMAN 2 BURNER propane stove and Coleman lantern, $35; Universal Cartop Canoe Carrier $20 250-8254111 PHOTOGRAPHY: THREE SOTHEBYS

and Christies rare and collectable photo auction catalogs $10. each 250-357-2260 SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $3,495. Convert your logs to valuable lumber with your own Norwood portable band sawmill. Log skidders also available. www.norwoodsawmills.ca/400T Free Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. H & H TRAILER SALE. Bow Valley Ford, Canmore, Alberta. Discounts to $4,100. Cargos/flatbeds/car haulers/goosenecks and more! 1-800-403-0084 ext. 257 or alan_ way@bowvalleyford.com. Selling fast, don’t delay!

Toys & Wheels Auto Financing

Sleds/Bikes

EAGLE AUTO LOANS. Easy financ-

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Trucks/SUVs/Vans

ing. 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.

1984 Suzuki gs400s. Good condition. New tires. $1500. 250-354-9421 2005 SUZUKI KING Quad 700, Winch, New 26” Mudwiser tires, heated grips. $5700 OBO 250-359-6970

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Cars 2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. 90,000

km. 5spd, 4dr, summer & new winter tires, new brakes. $5,500. 352-5802. 96’ JETTA $4500OBO. 172km new

timing belt, brand new winters & summer. great shape, runs awesome. 250-551-4543 1995 SUBARU LEGACY sedan AWD.

187000mi. Manual, summers/winters on rims. $2200. Ned: 352-0609.

SALE/TRADE

KLR650CC,

$4500(obo) for a smaller-250cc450cc. My bike 15,500 km, New tires, more. Call Matthew250-505-5270.

Tires/Parts/Other LOOKING FOR A 5x10 foot trailer, with

AEROSTAR VAN, AWD, excellent condition, loaded, V64L, 202,000km, seats 7, new tires, $2400, 352-3441 1996

Cherokee, 4L,6cyl.,auto, alloys,200.000 km,hiddden hitch, w/3-bike rack, excellent condition, $4300, Tom 250226-7716 94

JEEP

GRAND

2002 FORD EXCURSION, Limited

Edition, 4x4, green/gold, leather interior, seats 8, nice condition. $13,500. 250-229-4238.

cover or without. Odymer@hotmail. com 1993 DODGE 250 van, runs, great for parts, $250 obo. 250-551-2517 LOOKING FOR CARGO trailer 4 x 6 250-359-7128 WANTED:8 FT. CANOPY to fit 1995 chevy truck. Lost 15” tire on rim uphill area. 250-352-9847

28 FT. ‘91 Citation Supreme 5th-

Trucks/SUVs/Vans

1991 CHEV S10 ext. cab 4-cyl. 5-spd.

1992 PATHFINDER: STANDARD 4-

wheel drive, newish Michelin all-season radials. CD player $2200. 2294782 (Ainsworth) MUST SELL NOW, 2004 dodge dakota quad-cab 4wd, power seat, excellent condition, $11,900 call 250-505-4820 1993 CHEVY BLAZER 4x4, Automatic, Runs well, Good Body, $2000. Shai 509-0336

Wheel. Will sell with 96 Chevy 2500 truck. 250-352-7049 FORD 1997 150XL 4x4 V6 4.2L, stan-

dard, box, cd player $5000 obo 250352-3517 FORD 1997 150XL 4x4 V6 4.2L, stan-

dard, box, cd player $5000 obo 250352-3517 Canopy. Looks & runs excellent. No tire kickers please 505-2101 1989 NISSAN TRUCK AROUND

200,000 km. $1700 Call for more information. 354-0955

Boats 30’ HOUSEBOAT IN good condition.

Comes with 50 hp Mercury, and much more $12000 551-0884

2003 VW JETTA GLI, VR6, leather,

sunroof, traction control, winters, keyless entry, 145000kms, $12,900.00 immaculate. 250-509-1759 1987 HONDA CIVIC, runs well, clean,

$650 obo. 825-9938 2006 ACURA RSX, MINT condition,

Back, loaded, only 17,000KM, coldair intake, 16”KOING wheels. $18,000 250-355-0069

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FROG PEAK PET RESORT New

ORCA TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do

Facility - 5 indoor/outdoor kennels 2 Acre Fenced Adventure Park On Leash Excursions Owner Experienced Vet Assistant 250-226-7660 frogpeak petresort@columbiawirless.ca

dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 5050612.

reconnection. Bad credit - no problem! Up to $30. off for new customers, plus lower monthly rates! Call Tembo 1-877-266-6398 or sign up online www.tembo.ca.

Misc. Wanted FREEZER BURNT MEAT/VEGGIES for

dog food. I’ll bake you a cake, and many thanks. 226-6796 LOOKING FOR LOGGING truck load of dry larch, pine and fir. 250 3543867 or 551-0122 WANTED TO BUY garden tractor moldboard plow for turning soil. 250357-2729 WANTED NON-RUNNING SNOWMOBILE to fix from the 90’s

phone (250)359-7706 call after 6 email at cool_dude_65@hotmail.com THE LADY WHO sold PotScrubbies at the Xmas fair at Best Western last year call 250-352-7989 evens. JOLLY JUMPER STYLE bouncer for baby, 352 9784 LOOKING FOR CARGO trailer 4 x 6 phone 250-359-7128 I NEED A stairlift working or not. The person that called from Ainsworth call again. 250-229-4334 NIKON F, OUTDATED photographic paper. Fred (250) 352-2129 fdr@netidea.com HOUSE INTO A home, needing FREE furniture and some house plants, please leave a message 250-5050763 WANTED - USED patio umbrella. call Lee 352-3870 TCM STUDENT DESIRING 300 baby food jars or similar to house medicinal herbs. Shaktima 250-354-7086. GOOD CONDITION ALL Season Tires for Subaru Legacy. Size 185/70 R14 88Q. Call 354.0207. WANTED: USED BACKHOE or larger skidsteer. 250-551-2159 PROPANE GRILL WANTED 5510884 WANTED: MINI “EXERCISE” trampoline to be used as child’s toy. 352 3342 USED FUNCTIONING REACH-IN cooler or soda cooler or fridge. The larger the better. Paul 352-4619 WANTED: RIDE-ALONG BIKE in good condition, for four year old. Please call Sarah 250-505-5326

Music & Dance 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)

PITBULL CROSS PUPPIES. call for

details. 1-250-355-2592 BABY BUNNIES (dwarf rabbits) born

January 25th for free to good homes 352-9229 BELGIAN SHEEPDOG, MALE, 8

years old, needs new loving home, anxious but healthy, loving & faithful. 250-825-3464 THREE LONELY ROOSTERS Looking

for spring love wanted any kind of Hens for free 2503527913 DELUXE HAMSTER ACTIVITY center

and roll around ball for ferret $20. each. 250-359-8108

MONUMENTAL

out with everyday tasks? cleaning, cooking, shopping, and healthcare. Reliable and personable. 345-2072

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.

AWESOME SIMS BINDINGS $50.

Hardly worn pair of women’s size 6 Reichle snowboard boots $50 or both for $75, Jennie 354-7812 VOLKL GOTAMA SKIS: 190cm; still in factory plastic. Excellent powder/AT ski. $600 obo. 250-365-2600. 2004 KONA COILER, great shape, 15” frame. Full suspension, disc brakes. $850 352-3235

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being such a good friend. Love, Brian Hlookoff

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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 TuDor Lock 1-250-354-0988 e-mail: monumentalstone@netidea.com WILL PICK UP your recyclables; popcans, beer bottles, glass, rice/ almond-milk cartons, tin, and plastic. No paper or garbage. Call 250-5055452 or 250-505-9287. ROCK BOTTOM BOBCAT SERVICES: Site Preparation. Landscaping. Backfilling. Cleanup & Removal. Call for an estimate. 250-354-1020

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Lord Salem is packing his litter tray and moving to Nelson BC from Preston UK. His pastimes are sleeping, eating, surveying his land from the decking and catching live mice for sport then watching while his humans catch them! From Vicky Issott (Salem’s slave)

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The��is Read Everywhere, even in St. Lucia! Tyler and Kaeli Kettner in Soufriere, St. Lucia, Caribbean (where there is no doubt who the St. Lucians would’ve voted for) want to say a warm and tropical hello to all their classmates at St. Joseph School and the rest of their friends in Nelson! Going somewhere? Send us a photograph of you with your Express in a far away land. Whether it’s Trail or Timbuktoo, your community wants to know where you are and what you are doing. Send your 50 words and photo to:� �� Community Newspaper, 554 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 1S9, or email us at express@expressnews.bc.ca.

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Don’t let elder abuse happen Friends recently forwarded a thought-provoking tale called “The Wooden Bowl.” It’s a story of unthinking emotional abuse of an aging parent by a son and daughter-in-law. He has reached a point where his frailties cause messy eating habits and broken dishes. So they seat him at a separate small table and have him eat from a wooden bowl. One day they find their fouryear-old son trying to construct something from scraps of wood, and ask what he is doing. “I’m making a bowl for you and Mama to eat from when I grow up,” he responds. The boy’s parents realize the wrong the have done to the grandfather, and they begin to treat him with respect. Abuse hurts at any age. We know what the extremes of

Seniors’ Saga

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abuse are, whether physical, emotional, or financial. Most of us wouldn’t use extreme forms of abuse and not just because there are laws prohibiting it. Children have historically been vulnerable to abuse. Thankfully, anti-child abuse laws and education have made our culture less threatening to children than it once was. But the elderly are also vulnerable to subtle forms of abuse by relatives or care-

givers who wouldn’t think of doing physical harm. It can be easy to take the point of view that what works best for us is the right way, even when it violates their dignity or their ability to make choices. Most of us, when we become elderly, become physically and/or mentally dependent upon those around us. Let’s act accordingly. Churchill had the perfect squelch for many occasions. Once, toward the end of his time in the House of Commons, two younger MPs watched as he awkwardly entered the chamber. “Look at old Winston,” said one disparagingly. “He’s blind and lame.” “Yes, and he’s deaf, too,” Churchill boomed out in reply.

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.

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neighbourhood close to schools and shopping. Many recent upgrades $184,900 Call Trevor@NelsonRealty. ca 250-354-8409 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 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 HOUSE FOR SALE. S. Castlegar, 3308 th Ave. 800 sq. ft. Renovated, 2-brdm, $178,500 250-226-7756/ 1866-992-5597 TREED PROPERTY. HILLSIDE with good sun. 2.33 acres. North end Kootenay Lake 250-354-4028 HOUSE IN KASLO $177,000. Quiet dead end street in uphill. 3-bdrm, new appliances, woodstove, fenced yard. 250-354-4711 TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE: a mustsee! This 3-bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home is newly renovated. Lots of storage space. Heated & insulated shop at rear. Off-street parking, close to bus stops & 10 min. to downtown. To view call 250-352-2247. SILVER BAY CONDO in Nelson, 1 bdrm + den/bdrm, 1 bath, 2nd flr, faces west, bridge & lake views, $285K or $293K fully furnished. 250354-8691.

Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, creek, pond, heated pool, guest cabin, workshop, 15 minutes to 100 Mile House $499,000. Contact 250-3964688 / mccrea@bcwireless.com for pictures. 100 MILE HOUSE, Horselake Lakefront 5.11 acres, 3000 sqft log house, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 640 ft. lakeshore flat lot. Beautiful view, minutes from town. $689,000. 250-3950295, jneguimond@bcinternet.net.

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recent paint, carpet, large backyard, walk to downtown. NS/NP $1359 plus utilities. 250-352-5831 ATTENTION LANDLORDS: ARE you trying to find suitable and reliable renters? Call Stacey to find out more information about how you can fill your rentals without having to advertise. (250)352-9595 ex.203 4 BDRM WATERFRONT home available April 1st-June 15th. Furnished or unfurnished. $1000-$1200 per month. Phil 250-550-4354 ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT close to Selkirk College. N/P. Available immediately. $600 includes utilities. 352-2292 TO SUBLET SHARED house available April-September 2, 2 bdrm on 2 acres 25, minutes from Nelson, $350. 250-359-6842 EXECUTIVE 3 BEDROOM, 2.5 bath townhome available May 15th. $2200/ mon+utilies. No pets: No smoking. email: liveinnelson@hotmail.com 2 BDRM SUITE, 10 minutes from town, bus route, wood/electric heat, no s/p, references $750+ 352-3862

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for 2-3 bedroom house in nelson area. references, possible work trade. 354-3314 LOOKING FOR NELSON home. Responsible 30yr old with well behaved pets. have pet deposit & references. 250-352-5298 COUPLE WITH NEWBORN seeking 1-2 bedroom apartment ASAP can afford up to $900 including utilities max. 250-777-0322 SEAMSTRESS SEEKING SANCDOM,

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$500/month inclusive, couples welcome. Call for details. 250-352-7038, leave message FURNISHED BALFOUR HOUSE. Are responsible, neat, employed? $450/ month includes utilities. Jax 250-5053139 LOOKING FOR ONE person to share Uphill house. $450.00 month + utilities +depoists. 250-354-4733

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HOMES & GARDENS Test for radon in your home Support for transgender people Home Front

Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Dale Olinyk

I would like to have my house tested for radon. Can I test it myself and, what is the best method or test to have done? Does it matter where in the house that the test is performed? It is advisable that every house should be tested for radon levels. The Boundry/Kootenay region does have known uranium deposits in the soil and this is where radon gas and it’s decay products come from. Radon gas is very site specific and radon levels are unknown from building to building until a proper test is performed. For instance one building could receive a high reading and the building next door could have a low reading. It is for this reason that testing is recommended for all buildings, and even though we live in an area that has known uranium deposits does not mean that every building here will have an elevated reading. Unfortunately, testing can not be done to a building site prior to building on it as, there are many variables that can affect a building and

Guidelines to ensure an accurate reading from your device: • Place at least 20 inches above the floor. • four inches from another object. • 12 inches from a wall. • three feet away from a window or door. • Do not place in a bathroom or kitchen. • Place in lowest lived-in area. • Do not place in a closet or storage area. • Examples of a good location would be a bedroom, living room, dining room.

the site that may change the radon levels when the building is completed. Radon readings can change from hour to hour, day to day, and season to season. Health Canada recommends that a long term test of 91 to 365 days be performed rather than a short term test of two to 90 days as, the long term tests will give a much

better indication of your actual exposure to radon. The typical measurement device in our area is the passive alpha track monitor. These are a self-administered testing device however, there are some proper protocols as to the specific placement of the device to ensure a proper reading.

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.

Briefly Osprey Community Foundation announces 2009 grant cycle

The Osprey Community Foundation has announced its spring 2009 grant cycle. Grant applicants must have a Canada Revenue Agency Charitable Tax Number or be sponsored by an organization with a charitable tax number. The Foundation’s BC Festival of the Arts Legacy Fund will provide grants to eligible applicants for Music projects. The 2009 general grants will target qualified projects aimed at benefiting Nelson and area. Application forms and grant guidelines and tips can be found at www.ospreycommunityfoundation.ca. Applications may also be picked up and dropped off at Nelson & District

Trans Connect, a program to support transgender people, opened its doors in January. Transgender (abbreviated as trans) is used to describe a wide variety of people, people whose identity, history or way of expressing themselves does not conform to social norms relating to gender. Trans people live and work in all walks of life. Organizers of Trans Connect say that because this culture only supports two genders, trans people can be treated poorly just because of their gender expression. Trans Connect is meant to inform people about trans people. It offers Trans 101 workshops to service providers, educators, police and the general public. Trans 101 provides basic education on transgender realities and

Wanted: single, outgoing male for auction The Pura Vida Foundation is looking for outgoing, single guys for their annual bachelor auction. This year’s bachelor auction is in the evening of Thursday, April 30 at the Spiritbar. Single males between the ages of 25 and 60 interested in taking part can contact Marni Beninger at (250) 505-2454 or puravidafoundation @shaw.ca by Friday, March 20. “Last year’s event

Nominations for Touchstones board of directors

The call has gone out for nominations for election to the board of directors of the Nelson and District Museum, Archives, Art Gallery and Historical Society which manages Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History. Submit letter of interest and resume by Wednesday, March 25 to director@touchs tonesnelson.ca or by mail to Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History, 502 Vernon St., Nelson BC, V1L 4E7. For further information call (250) 3529813.

was a great success,” says Beninger, executive director of Pura Vida. “We had excellent support from the community and had an amazing group of guys who volunteered to be our bachelors. We are hoping that this year’s event is an even greater success and I know that any guys who do get involved will have a great time and will be helping an amazing cause.” The Pura Vida Foundation works to

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improve the lives of children and youth in Latin America. Currently they are working to raise enough funds to permanently establish a shelter for marginalized and exploited young girls of Cusco, Peru and surrounding areas. Contact Beninger or visit the Pura Vida Website at www.puravidafoundation.ca for further information, to donate or to be a bachelor. – submitted

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opportunities to become familiar with issues facing transgender people. Trans Connect also offers info and support to trans people in the East and West Kootenays. They have a peersupport group, a buddy system and a weekly drop-in group. Trans Connect will create a resource guide for trans people and service providers, with information on accessible resources in the region. For more information, contact Christopher Moore, Trans Connect coordinator in the Ankors office at 101 Baker St. in Nelson, or by calling (250) 354-5362 or toll free 1-800-421-2437. Trans Connect is sponsored by Columbia Basin Trust, Vancouver Foundation and ANKORS. – submitted

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CITY OF NELSON NEWS • MARCH 11, 2009 Phone: 352-5511 • Fax: 352-2131 • website: www.nelson.ca

Mailing Address: Suite 101, 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC V1L 5S4 • email: info@nelson.ca

Mayor and Council invite you to the

FINANCIAL PLAN OPEN HOUSE in the Hume Room, Hume Hotel Thursday, March 12th from 2 pm — 8 pm Water and sewer formal presentation: 4:30 pm • 5 year financial plan formal presentation: 6:30 pm Council and staff will be available to answer your questions.

clean, adequate and dependable supply of water is vital to our community. The City of Nelson’s water distribution system is aging and Council has endorsed a long-term plan to upgrade and improve the system. It will take 15-20 years of rate increases in order to make the water utility self-sustaining.

With aging infrastructure, new water standards and impacts of climate change we face a number of challenges. Pipes such as the one pictured here have corroded and restrict the flow of water. The number of water main breaks have been increasing and the system is loosing water from leaky pipes. In these times of conservation, we cannot afford to lose this precious resource. Water Facts • The City has 73.6 km (or about 46 miles) of pipe • Nearly 70% of the City’s watermain pipes are more than 30 years old • 12% of the pipes date to pre-1940 • City workers operate and maintain 1300 system valves • 300 hydrants provide fire protection to City residents

What will it cost us? Under the water financing strategy it is projected that rates will rise steadily over the next 15 years rising from $365 in 2008 to $1175 by 2023. The good news is that the lifespan of a watermain is 80+ years and once these rates reach these levels, future rate increases will be minimal. • Infrastructure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 31.5 million • Treatment (includes filtration plant) . . . . $ 19 million • Second Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7 million To ensure that Nelson’s water supply continues to be safe and reliable for all residents, the user rate will be roughly equivalent to the price of 1 litre of bottled water per day.

Anderson Creek Chlorination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 150,000 Selous Creek Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 60,000 Pressure relief valve upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 490,000 Corrugated iron watermain replacement project . . .$1.57 million Watermain Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 650,000 UV Disinfection/Chlorination Upgrade . . . . . . . . . .$ 110,000 Demand Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 30,000

Where do we get our water? The City of Nelson currently has three sources of water. 5 Mile Creek is the primary source and provides 80% or more of our water supply. Anderson and Selous Creeks are used to supplement demand during the summer peak period. However, neither Anderson Creek nor Selous Creek produce enough consistent water flow to meet the needs of the community; therefore the city is 100% reliant on 5 Mile Creek. Given that the supply line from 5 Mile Creek is 70+ years old and the watershed is at risk from wildfire, landslides and reduced snow pack as a result of climate change, Council is considering developing a supplementary source of water. The preferred option identified is Kootenay Lake. This would provide the city with an abundant and consistently clean supply of water. This is also important as the emergency storage in our reservoir provides us with only a 5-day supply of water. Although conservation will not address the risk associated with a single source of supply (5 Mile Creek) .the City is committed to water conservation; projects such as the Lakeside Park and cemetery irrigation systems, our leak detection program, water conservation education program, water restrictions and metering of large users are cutting down on water usage. The City will continue to build upon these initiatives and appreciates the efforts of residents to conserve water. Currently, the average day demand in Nelson is slightly higher than the provincial average (792 litres per person per day versus 650). For more information on water conservation, please visit www.city.nelson. bc.ca or get a copy of “Slow the Flow” at City Hall. How is our water treated? Water from 5 Mile Creek enters the Mountain Station reservoir and some settling takes place. From there, the water is injected with chlorine as it enters a chlorine

In order to meet the new water regulations, Interior Health requires that the city construct a treatment plant. The water financing plan targets this for construction in 2021 and it would require 2/3 funding from senior levels of government. Interior Health may require the plant to be constructed sooner.

We require $57.5 million to fund the following:

2009 Water Utility Projects

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contact tank which utilizes baffle walls to provide the required contact time prior to exiting into the distribution system.

Our challenge In the coming years, the City’s challenge will be to ensure that Nelson residents continue to have a safe and adequate water supply. The City will need to address the aging infrastructure of this utility while delivering the service as efficiently and cost effectively as possible. The municipality and residents will need to continue their water conservation efforts and work together to protect and sustain our most precious resource. Although our sewer pipes are somewhat younger than those used for water more than two-thirds of the pipes date to the 1960s or earlier. Due to the material used the life span of the sewer pipes are much shorter than that of the watermains so many are in need up replacement. We are projecting a similar pipe replacement program as for water. City workers are being called out more frequently to maintain and repair these aging pipes. 2009 Sewer Utility Projects • Waste water management plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 200,000 • Waste water treatment plant upgrade . . . . . . . . . . .$ 200,000 • Lift Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 30,000 • Sewer Mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 900,000 • Insituform Pipe Relining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 250,000 • Video Camera purchase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 40,000 • (this will allow workers to inspect pipes and better anticipate and prevent back-ups) We will also need to implement ongoing increases in sewer rates to fund system upgrades and replacements. It is projected that rates will rise steadily over the next 15 years rising from $300 in 2008 to $641 by 2023. Please attend the open house on March 12th: Council and staff want your feedback and invite your questions. If you can’t attend, please send your comments to

FINANCIAL PLAN COMMENTS City Hall Suite 101, 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4B5 Fax: 250-352-2131 • Email: ltynan@nelson.ca

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Vi s i t t h e C i t y o f N e l s o n ’s a w a r d w i n n i n g w e b s i t e a t w w w. n e l s o n . c a . I f y o u d o n o t h a v e i n t e r n e t a c c e s s , go to the Nelson Library where computers are available for public use.