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City plans to extends nel linking Great Britain by Sirhc Drehpehs airport�� runway into and France (the Chunnel) lake, Air Canada to The federal government engineers working on the �� open Nelson-Toronto has teamed up with the the project for Kootenay route next year. province to undertake an Lake have already taken PAGE 25 ambitious infrastructure to calling the project the project in the Kootenays “Funnel,” because it will that will replace the replace the existing ferKootenay Lake fer- ries. ries with an underwater The Funnel will include tunnel, the Express has a glass ceiling in sections learned. to give travellers views of According to docu- Kootenay Lake’s aquatic ments obtained through a ecosystem and is expectFreedom of Information ed to become a popular (FOI) request, the tourist draw itself. Campbell government has Because the Funnel signed a memorandum of will be a public-private understanding with the partnership, a toll will be feds and a private com- applied to all travellers pany to build a fixed link using the seven-kilometre between Kootenay Lake’s long tunnel. east and west shores. The Regular cars and trucks tunnel will be what is will pay $20 while semis described as a submerged and trucks pulling fifth floating tunnel. wheels will pay $45 and Initial cost estimates $30, respectively. put the bill at $12.2 bilReports from the lion, a price tag that will Ministry of Environment �� be split evenly among the suggest there might be governments and compa- “some” impacts on the Stephen King’s ny, known only as 598632 lake’s ecology but an beloved children’s tale B.C. Ltd. attached memo read that comes to the Capitol. The project is part of officials believed that PAGE 33 the federal government’s “because the Funnel will economic stimulus plan. be out of sight, it will also The submerged floating be out of mind for most tunnel will use technol- residents.” 5 . . . . . . . . lairotidE ogy that had been meant 5 . . . . . . klaT teertS Construction on the for a fixed link between Funnel is expected to 31 . . . . . drowssorC the Lower Mainland and begin in the summer of 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . E&A Vancouver Island. That 2010. 9 . . . . . . . . . . stnevE project was scrapped 01 . . . . . . . . . htlaeH because of the distance 08 . . . ceR & stropS between Vancouver and 91 . . . . . sdeifissalC See FUNNEL CASH the island. 05 . snedraG&semoH In honour of the tunp.241/2…

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Stop and smell the roses. Improvements at the Express printing plant have allowed the paper to add scratch-and-sniff ink to its colour photographs. Go ahead, give it a try. Scratch the roses in the photograph and enjoy the smell of spring.

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Cutting-edge technology adds scented photographs to newspaper �� by Cihrs Srpehehrd �� Nelson Becker knows

a good idea when he smells one. When the company responsible for printing the Express newspaper developed a new printing technology to add scents to newsprint, Becker, the paper’s publisher and owner, jumped at the opportunity to add smells to the popular weekly paper. “Scratch-and-sniff photographs will give readers an even greater sense of the story and

what it was like to be at an event,” Becker said. “They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Now it’s also worth a nose.” The Express is one of the first newspapers to adopt the new ink, which is expected to revitalize the entire newspaper industry. Scented photographs don’t need special camera equipment. Instead the Express will tell the printers what scents to apply to which section of a photograph. Express editor Chris

Shepherd was impressed with wide selection of scents The printers have a catalogue of smells ranging from roses (see above) to garlic, from grass to house fires. There are even scents for 20 different sports with sub-categories for whether a team is winning or losing. Shepherd said having scented photographs will not deter him from photographing certain topics, as evidenced by upcoming features on farm animals, skunk control and the state of the regional landfills.

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INSIDE Few jobs for new students

Selkirk College adds new positions for electrical trades program but local union says there aren’t enough jobs to go around. PAGE 3

Second hand troubles Nelson’s secondhand stores struggle with garbage “donations.” PAGE 3

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Council fast tracks seniors park Decision to put seniors park by soccer fields could be controversial by Chris Shepherd Councillors gave a tentative OK to a seniors’ exercise park beside the soccer field house though they haven’t consulted with sports group that use the soccer fields yet. There was some urgency behind the project because the province is funding the $100,000 project through their ActNow BC Seniors Community Parks program and there was a Wednesday, March 31 deadline to pick a location. If Nelson hadn’t acted quickly, the money will have gone to another community. Coun. Deb Kozak was the only councillor to vote against the location. Speaking with the Express after the meeting, Kozak said she’s not convinced the proposed spot is the best location for the park. Nelson’s long winter months could quickly wear the equipment down, Kozak said, adding she’d like to see something indoors instead. “For a hundred thousand dollars wouldn’t it be great to have something inside so they could use it year round?” The provincial grant will cover the $99,820 for equipment and installation. The city will have to pay $10,000 to prepare the site. Staff have recommended using some of the city’s waterfront development reserve to pay for the site preparation. That reserve has $68,244 in it. Roughly

$30,000 of that reserve has already been earmarked for improvements to the Lakeside Rotary Park entrance. Council first heard about the ActNow funding in October 2008 and the general consensus then was the exercise park would be best suited in Lakeside Rotary Park, east of the approved location. In October, council asked staff to consult with the Rotary and seniors on the best location. That led to the latest site next to the walking trail that runs between the lake and the soccer fields. Coun. Robin Cherbo voiced concerns about the location and feedback they might get from the community. “I have a feeling there are going to be comments about this,” Cherbo told council. This location is close to where council had initially approved a skate park last year, though work on that project has stalled, in part because of resistance from the Nelson Youth Soccer Association and residents in the neighbourhood. Councillors were concerned about the spot and also about the fact field users and the Nelson Gyro Club (who maintain a nearby garden) weren’t consulted. Councillors eventually approved the project to move ahead but required staff talk with the Nelson Gyro Club and field users to see if they had any concerns.

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Coke in, pot out Gangs use Kootenay mountains to traffic drugs by Chris Shepherd Nelson and the surrounding mountains were a key part of a marijuanafor-cocaine exchange between Canada and the U.S. but police say the operation doesn’t signify a move by Lower Mainland gangs to the Kootenays. Seven Canadians and one American are facing charges after the RCMP and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration seized two helicopters, 83 kilograms of cocaine, 750 pounds of marijuana and 20 pounds of ecstasy. A ninth man, Sam Lindsay-Brown, 24, was arrested on Monday, Feb. 23 in Washington state. Spokane police allege Lindsay-Brown was unloading 426 pounds of marijuana from a stolen helicopter in Washington when they arrested him. Lindsay-Brown was found dead in his Spokane County jail cell four days later after he apparently hanged himself. The arrests were part of an ongoing investigation, said the RCMP’s

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Cpl. Dan Moskaluk. The investigation gained momentum when two men were arrested in Utah in possession of 83 kilograms of cocaine. That started a chain of arrests as police learned information from suspects. The investigation came to Nelson in March. On Thursday, March 5, the RCMP arrested a 48-year-old man and a 20-year-old man, both from Chilliwack, just outside Nelson at a helicopter landing pad. Police seized 150 pounds of marijuana and 20 pounds of ecstasy in that arrest. The next day, Friday, March 6, the RCMP executed a search warrant on two Nelson hotel rooms and a storage trailer. That search turned up a loaded 40 calibre handgun. Cpl. Moskaluk says the operation was gang related “given the fact distribution is controlled by a variety of gang groups.” The RCMP believe the West Kootenays were involved because the geography makes it easier for drugs to be moved by air or land.

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Students and parents look on as Alex McMahon, right, sends his air balloon to the roof of Central School’s gym during their annual science fair on Thursday, March 26.

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News Few jobs for new electrical students Union worries Selkirk will flood electrical trades with first-year students, college says students will be well-positioned when jobs return by Chris Shepherd Selkirk College received some one-time funding to run another first-year class through its popular electrician program but the local electrician’s union says there are already too many students looking for work in the area as it is. In March, the province announced $73,440 to add an additional class for 18 students to take Selkirk College’s electrical entry course. The funding is for one year only and the col-

lege is looking to other sources of funding to continue the extra class for later years. Kate Tognotti, dean of the School of Industry and Trades Training, said baby boomers will soon retire and there will always be a need for electricians. Tognotti acknowledges there is an economic downturn right now “but it’s also the best time to train. So that when things turn around, these folks will be ready to take the positions when they come

up.” Selkirk has been planning to offer the extra course for some time, Tognotti said, because there has been an extensive wait-list for the electrical program. The program offered by Selkirk is half of the requirement students need to complete their first year of electrical training. Once they finish the class work, students have to find jobs and collect apprentice hours before they can advance to the next year. The students will have a

hard time finding apprenticeships, says Ray Keen, an electrician and business manager for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers local 1003, based in Nelson. Changes to the B.C. building code have made it easier for people other than apprentices to help electricians. That, along with other provincial programs that bring high school students into the workforce, have flooded the trades workforce with cheap labour, Keen says.

Not a dump of last resort Nelson’s second-hand stores struggle to balance garbage and social service by Chris Shepherd As spring-cleaning season approaches, managers at Nelson’s second-hand stores hope potential donors will only drop off useable items, otherwise the stores will see increased dump fees as they cart away the garbage. Throwing away unusable donations is an expensive proposition, says Ian Wood, manager of SHARE Nelson. Last year he paid $7,000 in dump fees. SHARE’s proceeds go to Our Daily Bread, a service that provides hot meals from Monday to Friday. Each meal costs roughly $3 and Wood thinks of the dumping fees as 2,100

meals they had to raise money for instead of just using money from sales at SHARE. At the WIN Store, Roxanne Heiden says she spends roughly $4,800 in dump fees last year. Edith Dean oversees the Salvation Army’s thrift store, but because garbage from their kitchen and building go to the dump with unusable donations, she can’t guess how much she spends on the garbage left at her store. Wood and his counterparts at the other second-hand stores are often asked why they charge the prices they do. For Wood, the answer is easy. “If we didn’t charge the prices we do, we wouldn’t stay in business.” Along with dealing

with dumping fees, Wood has to cover his employees’ salaries (SHARE employs seven people from Monday to Friday), rent and utilities. The WIN Store employs 14 part-time staff and three full-time while the Salvation Army employs five full-time staff and one part-time person. Wood, Heiden and Dean are grateful for the quality donations he receives, but dealing with the garbage poses a huge obstacle for them. Wood estimates 60 per cent of the electronics and 40 per cent of the appliances dropped off don’t work. Every employee at SHARE has a story about dealing with garbage, stories that range from finding empty cat food cans among dona-

tions and toaster ovens with burnt food still in them. “I have heard it said that some people consider us to the be the dump of last resort.” In the morning, Wood often finds people have dumped low-quality “donations” overnight. Dealing with garbage distracts the secondhand stores from their main purpose, helping the community. Wood, Heiden and Dean are all proud of the jobs they provide to people in Nelson and the inexpensive clothes, furniture, kitchen appliances and books they sell. They also work with local social services to provide people in need with furniture, clothes and other items to start up a home.

Wildcats win silver Kootenay midget female AAA team misses gold in tight game for provincial champs by Chris Shepherd The Kootenay Wildcats played a fierce game for the provincial title at the Midget Female AAA hockey championships but they couldn’t get past the Vancouver squad in close decision at the Nelson and District Community Complex. The Wildcats lost to the Vancouver Fusion 3-2 in their Thursday, March 19 game. The Fusion were the only team to give the Kootenay team any trouble during the entire championships. Until their loss in the gold-medal match, the Wildcats were undefeated and had one tie against the very team they lost to, the Fusion. In the lead up to the final game the Wildcats thrashed the Fraser Valley Phantoms 3-0, beat the Kamloops Mystixs 4-1 and slipped past the Okanagan Rockets 3-2. The Wildcats’ most decisive victory was over the Prince George Cougars, who were sent packing with a 6-0 decision. The Wildcats repeated that score on the final day of games with a 6-0 win over the Saanich Breakers. Later that day the Wildcats played their final game against the Fusion, leaving with the silver medal.

He doesn’t deny there’s a need to train new electricians, “but the knee-jerk response was to flood the market with first- and second- year apprentices and people from these other programs.” According to Keen, there’s a need to help more advanced apprentices, students who are working on their fourth and fifth years, finish their studies before dropping more into the market. “We’ve invested a huge amount of money to bring

people into the trades but we’re not supporting them to completion.” Tognotti said the college’s focus is to train the students but the instructors have many ties to the industry and help students contact local contractors. “We don’t have a formal job placement office but because all of our instructors are very close to the industry to direct the students and give them some guidance in terms of where to look for those first jobs.”

Leafs win KIJHL Team moves on to junior B provincial champs by Chris Shepherd They’ve won their last 12 straight games of playoff hockey and now the Nelson Leafs are off to Lower Mainland to vie for the provincial junior B hockey title. When the Leafs swept the Kamloops Storm in the title match for the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) they also advanced to the Cyclone Taylor Cup, held this weekend in Richmond. There they’ll play the Abbotsford Pilots, Oceanside Generals from Parksville and the Richmond Sockeyes. The team’s first game is Friday, April 4 against the Generals. The Cyclone Taylor Cup is a round-robin tournament with the top four teams playing for gold, silver and bronze. The Leafs are heading into the championships riding high from sweeping their last three opponents on the road to the KIJHL title. The team lost just one game against the Spokane Braves at the start of the playoffs. Leading the Leafs to their title was rookie Dylan Walchuk who racked up 10 goals and 16 assists over the playoffs so far. Kai Bauman (nine

goals, 10 assists) and Brock Munro (eight goals, seven assists) have also been major contributors to the team’s success. Between the pipes, goalie Garrett Beckwith has played 14 of the total 16 games and faced 355 shots, saving 327 of them for a 92 per cent save percentage. These playoffs have been a marked improvement over last season when the Leafs were eliminated by the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. The Leafs were strong for their regular season as well, winning 43 of their 52 games and sitting on top of the division.

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Rosanne Wallace, goalie for the Wildcats, keeps the puck out of the net during the Kootenay team’s game against the Vancouver Fusion for the midget female AAA provincial championships, held in Nelson.

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Community Science celebration Saturday, April 4 at Selkirk College Gym in Castlegar, 301 Frank Beinder Way The Community Science Celebration will feature three live Science World shows presenting interactive demonstration that combines education, theatre and fun at 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. The Science World team creates a playful approach to learning science and technology where kids can see the concepts in their textbooks come alive with colour, humour and flair, all up on a big stage for everyone to enjoy. There will also be presentations from FortisBC, KBS, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Bear Aware, to name a few. In conjunction with the Community Science Celebration, the West Kootenay Regional Science Fair will be held at the Selkirk College Gym, Castlegar with public viewing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Science Fair awards presentation will be at 1 p.m. The third part of this Community Science Celebration is the Popsicle Stick Bridge Building Competition presented by APEG. This event allows builders to build a bridge with white glue and 100 popsicle sticks, bring it to the contest and watch it get destroyed when tested. Learn about bridge building and bridge failure and maybe win some prize money but most importantly, have some fun. Kits available, call the KAST office at 483-5052. – submitted

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Learn about green building options

Wednesday, April 1, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 16 on Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus, 2001 Silver King Rd. The Kootenay Rockies Leaf, a newly formed volunteer association of green building professionals in Nelson, have organized an event to answer questions about green building practices “The Leaf” is a small, Nelson-

Peace coalition rally

Saturday, April 4, 2 p.m. in front of Nelson City Hall, 301 Ward St. The Nelson Peace Coalition has organized an awareness event about the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Canada’s role in that organization. The coalition believes it is important to maintain public witness to actions of the governments that impact peoples’ lives even if they aren’t readily apparent. Organizers want people to consider NATO’s stance on nuclear weapons and the war in Afghanistan.

Free early childhood literacy program

Wednesdays, starting April 8, 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at the Rosemont Elementary School Community Room, 1605 Crease Ave. The Columbia Basin Alliance for

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based branch of the Cascadia Region Green Building Council and is working to increase awareness and adoption of energy efficient and sustainable building practices. They have taken on the Tenth Street Campus residences as a case study. “We want to get local residents and decision makers to see existing buildings as assets and to help them visualize how they might be preserved and rehabilitated in an environmentally progressive man-

Literacy (CBAL) presents a new program for parents of preschoolers called A Taste of Two. Parents with preschoolers (age zero to five) are invited to this drop-in, eight-week program featuring two of CBAL’s most popular programs, Mother Goose and Love 2 Learn. The evening includes half an hour of rhymes and songs, exploring early literacy resources and finishes with a story. For more information, call Joanne Harris at 3529630.

Literacy tutors needed

Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nelson Municipal Library, 602 Stanley St. The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is looking for people to participate in the Adult Literacy program in Nelson by becoming a volunteer tutor. They have organized a free tutor training session. Coffee, tea and snacks will

Annual banquet and fundraiser

Saturday, April 4, 5 p.m. at the Nelson District Rod and Gun Club, 801 Railway St. The Nelson Rod and Gun Club and Conservation Society is hosting their annual banquet and fundraiser. Tickets can be found at Nelson Farmers Supply and Four Paws Pet Supply. Adults are $25, juniors are $15. There will be door prizes, draws, auctions and a free all-you-can-eat buffet dinner of a very unique menu. For more information visit www. nrgcbc.ca.

The impacts of the tar sands in B.C. and Alberta

Monday, April 6 7 p.m. at the Seniors Branch 51, 717 Vernon St. The the Council of Canadians present this panel discussion about the tar sands and what they describe as their “devastating” impact on the environment and communities in Alberta. The council says B.C. residents are unaware of how tar-sands related infrastructure and operations are extending into B.C. Speakers include Sandra Nelken, local chapter activist, who visited the tar sands last October; Dawn Paley, a journalist and contributing editor with the Dominion, Canada’s grassroots news cooperative, who published a special issue on the tar sands in 2007; and Harjap Grewal, campaigner and organizer at the BCYukon regional office of the Council

ner”, says Paula Kiss, chair of Nelson’s Cascadia group. The event series will help the public understand how a building can become green, or energy efficient and sustainable. Wednesday’s presentation will introduce LEED, the economics of ‘going green’ and prepare participants for the next event where public will contribute to the design process. For more information, please contact Paula at 352-7933 or info@buildingtree.ca.

be served and there is a one hour lunch break. Those interested should call Melissa Woodward at 825-0815 to reserve a space, or Joanne at the library 352-6333 for more information.

Volunteers needed for Spring Fling

On Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 the Kootenay Kiltie Pipe Band will celebrate its 90th anniversary in the City of Nelson. The Kootenay Kilties will host Spring Fling ‘09 in conjunction with momentous anniversary. Spring Fling is a fun, pipe band competition which moves from city to city in the B.C. Interior, between 10 and 12 bands are expected to attend the event. Nelson’s pipe band is believed to be the longest running non-sponsored band in Western Canada. Volunteers can call Kevin at 352-3164. Past members of the band are asked to call Bruce at 352-7110. Books

of Canadians. For further information contact 352-5274.

Dragons’ Den auditions

Tuesday, April 7 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Nelson Municipal Library’s downstairs room, 602 Stanley St. The Dragons’ Den production team will be in Nelson looking for the next big thing for season four of the hit series returning this fall on CBC Television. The show gives aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their ideas to a panel of wealthy Canadian moguls who are entrepreneurs themselves. The prize is real cash and real investment – from the Dragons’ own pockets. No experience is necessary. For this round, be prepared to make a pitch in five minutes or less. The production team will consider any idea — from eco-friendly inventions to futuristic vehicles to unique underwear – as long as it can make money. Apply online and bring a completed application form to the auditions. Find details at cbc.ca/dragonsden. To check out some successful Dragons’ Den products, visit shopdragonsden.com.

CBT board renewed

The province has reappointed five directors and added a new one to the Columbia Basin Trust board. Reappointed to the board are Mike Berg, Jim Miller, Gregory Deck, Paul Peterson and William Trewhella.

on the history of the band are available for $10. Call Bruce to pre-order.

Daffodil Days for the Canadian Cancer Society

Thursday, April 2 to Saturday, April 4 The spring campaign has started with the Canadian Cancer Society and daffodils will soon be on sale. “When you buy a bunch of hope and support the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), take pride in knowing that you are supporting an organization over 70 years strong in our mission in the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of quality of life for those living with cancer,” says Helen Bobbitt, revenue development coordinator for the West Kootenay/ Boundary. To volunteer or to find out who to contact, contact Bobbitt at the Canadian Cancer Society West Kootenay Office at 1-888-413-9911 or email hbobbitt@bc.cancer.ca.

The new appointee is Richard (Kim) Deane. The appointments are for a twoyear term effective March 31, 2009, except for Trewhella’s term, which expires March 31, 2010.

Nelson CARES celebrates 35 years of service to the community.

Since 1974 Nelson CARES Society (formerly Nelson District Community Resources Society) has been an initiator of community social services that respond to emerging needs in the community. The organization offers addictions treatment, long-term resident support to adults with disabilities, operates Ward Street Place, established Stepping Stones emergency shelter, and recently expanded the Earth Matters environmental initiatives program. The Nelson CARES Society provides a range of services to approximately 800 clients per year, and it employs nearly 100 people and supports the Nelson economy with an annual budget of $ 3.4 million. “Social sector agencies such as Nelson CARES Society are vital contributors to local economies, particularly in small, rural communities such as ours” says Nelson CARES Society board chair Jody Dudley. Nelson CARES Society is a non profit community service organization governed by a volunteer board of community members. For more information, visit www. nelsoncares.ca.

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Opinions & Letters Harley Davidson money could be spent in better ways

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Happy April Fool’s Day. But seriously . . . April Fool’s Day allows us to play a little, and hopefully give everyone a bit of a laugh at the same time. That said, both our front page “stories” got us thinking about the future of our area. Our joke story about the Funnel lead to wonder what people would really want in terms of development in our region. Perhaps a submerged floating tunnel isn’t the answer, but in these times of economic stimulus, it might be worth while to consider what projects the West Kootenay would like to see happen here. Making our region more accessible to the rest of the country has pluses and negatives and those issues should be discussed so a reasoned, planned approach can be taken to the matter. Our other joke story, about the scratch-andsniff ink, taps into our desire to stay relevant to our community. We at the Express will always try to improve the newspaper to better serve the West Kootenay now and in the future. We work hard to anticipate the needs of the community but we also rely on people to suggest improvements and to call us on our omissions or mistakes. By being responsive to you, we’ll stay relevant and improve with each issue. The Express is an independent newspaper, the only one in Nelson and one of the few remaining in the province. Decisions about the direction of the paper are made here, in the West Kootenay, and are informed by the realities of living here. We’re dedicated to improving the quality of life by providing a vibrant, engaged newspaper for everyone in the West Kootenay.

Fish Heads & Flowers Flowers - to my incredible friends and neighbours who brought me groceries, including pet food; picked up my mail; brought me food; and walked my dog during my recent illness. - A very fortunate person on the North Shore Fish heads - to stores for the wild price range on tobacco. One sells my brand for $17.75 for a 50g pouch, another sells the same pouch, same size, for $23 and another sells the same pouch for $21, a third sells the same pouch size for $15.45 How do you justify this? It’s greed, pure and simple! - Fuming Flowers - a beautiful bouquet of fragrant fresias to the awesome woman who

brought my son home safe and sound after the dance. He was very lucky to cross paths with you that night. Thank you for being his guardian angel. I sleep better at night knowing there are people like you out there. - Relieved mom Fish heads - to the businesses with the filthy facades, hand rails on the wheelchair ramp covered in pigeon excrement, and granite well past the need for pressure washing. No pride or no funds? - Grossed out Flowers - to the wonderful mortgage guy who got us approved in two days when our other mortgage guy dropped the ball and almost lost our sale for us. - Happy soon-to-be homeowner!

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Dear editor, I couldn’t help notice the irony between the difficult budget deliberations City Council was faced with and the fact that Nelson police are planning to buy a Harley. It’s a curious and sad reality that police budgets go largely unscrutinized relative to how much other services get picked through with a fine tooth comb. Zero based budgeting would presumably eliminate this kind of situation where the police have a slush fund to contemplate such a frivolous purchase. Perhaps that $22,000 would be better spent on the youth centre (crime pre-

vention) or the Women’s Centre/transition houses (assisting frequent victims of crime). The Harley purchase reeks of “boys wanting their toys.” As for Inspector Paivarinta being perplexed, many of us are perplexed that in these economic times, the local force would reasonably be able to justify this purchase and that there is a mechanism within the budget process to allow it. It’s time we examined more closely this sacred cow, er, Harley. Jane Byers, Nelson

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Street Talk What makes you happy?

Commentary Reasons to vote for the BC-STV Ann Remnant has been volunteering with Fair Vote BC over the past year to help promote BC-STV in the Kootenays. On Tuesday, May 12, when we vote in the provincial election, there will also be a referendum asking us to vote on changing our electoral system. We will be asked to choose between our current First-Past-The-Post system and BCSingle Transferable Vote. In 2005, BC voted 57.7 per cent in favour of STV, a true majority, but just shy of the 60 per cent it needed to pass. We have one more chance to change our outdated voting system, perhaps our last chance for a long time. BC-STV was recommended as the best electoral system for BC by the Citizen’s Assembly, 160 ordinary men and women picked randomly from every riding in BC. For 11 months in 2004 they studied electoral systems from around the world and travelled all over the province to gather public input. British Columbians wanted fairer election results, more voter choice and better accountability from their MLAs. BC-STV offers all three. STV is a form of proportional representation, which maintains regional representation. It is used very successfully in Ireland, Malta, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland and in the U.S. to elect national parliaments, regional and local governments, and is also extensively used in the private sector. Various forms of proportional representation are used in over 80 democratic countries around the world. BC-STV is designed for B.C. based on our geography, population and our values.

The current First-Past-The-Post system gives too much power to political parties and creates distorted election results. People are tired of feeling that they either have to vote strategically or risk wasting their vote. Not surprisingly, voter turnout is chronically low. In B.C. in 1996, the party with the most votes lost the election, then in 2001, again in B.C., the winning party got 57.6 per cent of the vote but received 97.5 per cent of the seats. Of the 16 B.C. governments elected since 1952, only one was supported by a majority of the voters. STV is fair because it is proportional. If 30 per cent of voters choose party ‘A’, that party will get approximately 30 per cent of the seats in the legislature. In larger, multi-member ridings, voters elect between two and seven MLAs, while the number of MLAs in Victoria doesn’t change. Greater voter choice makes MLAs more accountable to their constituents rather than to their party. Under STV, it is easier for independents and smaller parties to get elected. Under STV, your vote counts. STV is as easy as 1, 2, 3; just rank your choices, as many or as few as you like. You may vote across party lines, for one party, or for independents, it is up to you. Although the count is more complicated, a fair vote is more important than a simple count. On Tuesday, May 12, vote for democracy, vote for BC-STV. Visit more information at www.stv.ca.

Spring and the sunshine. Dave Blayney, Balfour

Spending time in the mountains with my friends, whether it’s snowshoeing, skiing or hiking. Joanne Brett, Nelson

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EDITOR Chris Shepherd

Seeing the birds out again. This morning I was walking the dogs and all the woodpeckers were making a racket. It was beautiful. Derek Kite, Nelson

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Arts & Entertainment

Friends of Green concert

Thursday, April 9, 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria St. A local student from Selkirk College, known as Kiesza, has organized a fundraising event called Friends of Green. Kiesza will be accompanied by local artist Jason Thomas, and will provide a high energy acoustic show, suitable for all ages, along with an opportunity to support two causes. The first cause is to the further musical education of Kiesza, who would like to attend the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA next year. The second wonderful cause is the West Kootenay Eco Society. Members of the society recently spent several days in retreat to develop

Auditions for Into the Woods

Saturday, April 18 at L.V. Rogers High School Drama Room, 1004 Cottonwood St. The Amy Ferguson Institute announced the Nelson Community Opera will stage the hit musical Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine this fall. Marty Horswill, presi-

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a comprehensive vision for its future direction. Kiesza’s musical style has been influenced by Sarah McLachlan, Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, Bob Dylan, Ella Fitzgerald and Ray Charles. The evening will include guest performances by students from Selkirk College. Ticket proceeds, and

money from silent auction items or the raffle, will be split 50/50 between Kiesza and the West Kootenay Eco Society. Tickets are $15 dollars regular and $10 for students. Copies of Kiesza’s CD will also be on sale and is available at Packrat Annie’s. – submitted

dent of the institute, said the opera has engaged stage director, Lisel Forst and music director, Robyn Lamb to oversee the production. Singers and actors interested in a role for this show should contact Forst at 509-0496 for details and to schedule an audition time. Into the Woods is a fractured fairy tale featuring characters from Cinderella,

Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel and many more familiar storybook personalities. What begins as a lively irreverent fantasy in the style of The Princess Bride becomes a lesson about community responsibility and the stories people tell their children. For more information, contact Forst at 509-0496.

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Harwood – will be there in full character as MC, Friday, April 3 at the and Bessie Wapp, Brahm Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. Taylor, Lisel Forst, Robyn Wassabi Collective are Lamb, and Scarlet Rose critically acclaimed as one will be on stage with a variof Canada’s best live indeety of wild theatrics. pendent bands, they’ve Thomas Loh and the enthralled audiences from Men’s Knitting Group will coast-to-coast with their April Fools at unravel some tales, Lucas dynamic, explorative jams Oxygen Myers will perform Steven and eclectic...soul-satisthe Art Star and The Saturday, April 4, 7:30 p.m. fying sound on countless Skype Experience, Jethro cross Canada tours and at Oxygen Art Centre, #3-320 Herring has a “Hairy Guy are a must see on their Vernon St. (alley entrance) Oxygen’s annual Spring Song”, and Bessie Wapp first Nelson show since last Fun-d-raiser is an April and Christoph Martens will summer. Fools Freak Show and stage their co-created Jesus They are currently home �� Christ Superstore finale. in the Kootenays recording Fertility Cabaret. �� Join an Easter Egg Hunt Featuring some of �� a follow up to their award with perks, check out the �� winning album Stories Nelson’s finest and funnimystery guests, win amazest performers, the event not Forgotten, which took �� is full of risky and hilarious ing door prizes donated home the album of the �� year award at the 2008 B.C. surprises, undressing and by local businesses and up, scenes from artists, and explore the Interior Music Association dressing�� plays, short films, games hidden and not-so-hidden awards. �� The band were nomi- with eggs, song and dance treasures that decorate the �� nated in five categories and routines, musical master- space. �� Tickets are $15 for memMelissa also took home the pieces and magical maybers and $20 for non-memaward for female perform- hem. Dermitt – aka Nicola bers, available at the door. er of the year. �� This will also be a first �� chance to check out the SUBMITTED sounds of their new bass �� player, Cormies, who brings to the table an excit�� ing blend of natural rhythm and musical prowess hav�� ing previously toured internationally as a member of Mishka and the Living Arts Band as well as being Marc Atkinson Trio set to dazzle Capitol Theatre a part of the side projects Terradactagon and The to the Capitol Theatre Hailing from such Reggae All-Stars. by Kyle Wells to début their own places as Hornby Island Friday, April 3, 8 p.m. at unique take on acoustic and Victoria, the trio feathe Capitol Theatre, gypsy swing in Nelson. tures Atkinson on lead CR Avery Atkinson played here acoustic guitar, Reuben Friday, April 3 at The Royal 421 Victoria St. “It’s got everything, years ago with the rock Wier on rhythm guitar, on Baker, 330 Baker St. C.R. Avery is a unique like a movie,” says Marc group The Bills, but this and Joey Smith on the Atkinson, describing the has been his first chance stand-up bass. Atkinson and electrifying performer. show his trio puts on. to bring the trio. Hot off feels his music fits in well He simultaneously beat“There’s some action a tour of Scotland and with the scene here in boxes, sings, plays harmonand excitement, but now roaming Western Nelson, a town he loves ica and a Herbie Hancock there’s also some tender Canada the group is pol- to visit and play in, and ‘80s style red rocket keytar. ished up and ready to says that folks can look Having drawn from a well moments. It’s got it all.” of influences, C.R. is to forward to a great show. Atkinson has been amaze Nelson. “We like to rip it up Tickets are $20 or hip-hop what Jimmy Reed playing with his trio for eight years now and with sometimes and swing $15 for students and are was to Chicago blues; a four albums recorded and some things pretty hard,” available at the Capitol one man traveling troubaa Juno nomination under says Atkinson modestly. Theatre box office or by dour – but he is one for these modern times. their belt, the band is Pushing the boundaries phone at 352-6363. For more information C.R.’s lyrical skills and getting used to thrilling of acoustic folk swing, and moving audiences to Atkinson cites his influ- on The Marc Atkinson vocal delivery have brought ences as everything from Trio visit www.marcat- him to the forefront of the Oscar worthy heights. In promotion of their Django Reinhardt to kinson.com, where you international spoken word latest album, The Marc Bach to Radiohead and can find samples and scene. He is a past winner Atkinson Trio IV, the Pink Floyd, but through You Tube videos of past of the CBC national Poetry performances. band will be coming all original music. Face-Off. Scratchy, smoky,

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Coco Love Alcorn

Saturday, April 4 at the North Shore Hall, 675 Whitmore Rd. Acoustic, jazz, folk, R&B, groove, pop and extraordinary vocals to name a few, have often been used to describe Coco Love Alcorn’s mix of musical talent. This spring, be prepared for some playful, soulful and compelling new music from Alcorn’s sixth album Joyful. She is currently on tour and will be visiting cities nationally in support of her new album. “Writing this album was yet another evolution for me”, says Alcorn. “Inspiration was coming from everywhere as I travelled. I’ve finally stopped worrying about trying to fit my music into a neat and tidy genre box.” Laced with themes of fun, love and social awareness, Joyful leaves the listener feeling happy and hopeful.

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Arts & Entertainment Dr. Jé Presents: Stick ‘n’ Groove

Wednesday, April 1, 7:30 p.m. at Studio 80, Selkirk College’s Tenth Street Campus on the corner of Tenth and Elwin streets in Nelson After attending Selkirk College for three years and earning two majors; composition and sound engineering, Jeff-Antoine Cote is drummin’ up Studio 80 with a full night of music. The night will start off with an all original set exploring the styles of funk, Latin and jazz featuring Lyle Hopkins (bass), lil’ Hari (keys), Ian Dub Metz (Guitar) and Kiyo Elkuf(Sax). The second set is featuring the music of The Man in Havana (electronic fusion) with the help of Jacob Simek (bass), and Lil’ Hari. Admission by donation.

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BeatsWorking Dexter vs. Mr. Smith

Saturday, April 4, 10 p.m. at the Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. Get ready once again, as “Detroit Funk Machine” Dexter and “Smokey Booty Slayer” Smith square off on the turntables for three hours of hard hitting, smack you upside the head, dance floor action. This veteran Nelson duo has been pleasing crowds across B.C. for years with their unique blend of tracks, skills on the decks, and their intuitive ability to read what dancers want. Expect to hear a mix of funk, hip hop, electro, breaks, along with original productions and remixes.

The Joys

Saturday, April 4 at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 705 Vernon St. Metamorphosis is a key word in the career of London, Ontario musicians, The Joys. The last year or so has been a real period of growth and change for the band; as well as a period of introspection- and finally, happiness. All these emotions and changes are reflected on the group’s forthcoming album Unfold.

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Mandy Ebel and Alex Scott

Sunday, April 4, 7:30 p.m. at Cocoa-Nut Lounge, 116 Vernon St. National Music Award Winner, Mandy Ebel, and local special talent Alex Scott will sing and perform their original acoustic songs. Mandy Ebel’s unique, sultry vocals carry tidbit characteristics of her influences, Lauren Hill, Sheryl Crow, Sarah Vaughn and Morcheeba. She sets a rocky, ambient mood through her enticing rhythm’s, chords and lyrics, however the best of all genres, are reflected in her playing. Singer/songwriter, Alex Scott will be trading on and off the stage throughout the evening Scott’s influences include many Canadian artists such as Emily Haines, Neil Young, Kevin Drew and Feist. Admission by donation.

Terrantino and company

Saturday, April 4, 9 p.m. at The Royal on Baker, 330 Baker St. The ‘80s are back, and this time they brought the ‘70s with them. This is the ‘80s with a splash of ‘70s, shaken, not stirred by DJ Terrantino. Show up early to Win: Traci Taboo will be fundraising for the Second Chance Animal Shelter with two grand prize packages including hotel stays in Kelowna and Calgary, makeovers and dinners, and more. Cover is $5 at the door.

Jason Thomas is a 22year-old musician from Trail who has been playing guitar and singing for 13 years. Recently he has been writing and co writing with others building up his own catalogue of originals. He has opened for country duo Sugarland, Sawyer Brown, Wide Mouth Mason, and Jym Byrns and has toured with the Randy “Elvis” Friske tribute band. Admission by donation.

Artist talk: Ephemeral Art

Thursday, April 2, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon St. As part of the exhibition SALT: the distillation of matter, environmental artist Nicole Dextras will give a talk on the ephemeral nature of her artwork and its placement in public sites. She will talk about her recent installation of Poem a three-dimensional grown text from wheat grass as well as her work with ice text in the Yukon and Ontario. She will also show images from her work at the Van Dusen Botanical gardens last summer where she was an artist in residence. Admission by donation.

Cultural Calendar, Cultural Ambassadors launched

Tuesday, April 7, 4:30 p.m. at the Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. Lisa Nicole Kienas D Tehve e l o pCmu l teu nr a tl and Jason Thomas Commission, in cooperation with the City Thursday, April 2, of Nelson, has recently 7:30 p.m. at Studio 80, as is (Text OK correct? launched two new initiaSelkirk College’s Tenth tives to strengthen the Design satisfactory? Street Campus on the arts in our area. Price acceptable?) corner of Tenth and Elwin The Cultural Calendar streets in Nelson will provide an online �� Imagine �� a night where way for cultural events to Christina Aguilera be listed. comes face��to �� face with The Corazón vocal Garth Brooks. With Lisa ensemble, directed by Nicole’s soulful vocals Allison Girvan, includes followed by Jason’s fin- 60 singers�� and has been ger lickin’, chicken pick- named as the city’s first in’ guitar solos, this night Cultural Ambassador. �� will deliver. �� Lisa and Jason start�� ed playing together five Artful Teens, �� years ago and are hon- Teenful Fliks at the oured to share the night together. ��Library Lisa Nicole is a 20- Friday, April 3, 7 p.m. at the year-old�� singer, perform- Nelson Municipal Library, er and songwriter from 602 Stanley St. Castlegar. Although Lisa The new exhibition captures the classier side of works by L.V. Rogers of performing she also Grade 12 students, now loves to rock out. Her showing in the teen secstyle is a blend of rock, tion of the library, is at R&B and country with a once detailed and edgy, slight bluesy soul edge. insightful and expansive.

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The art includes paintings by Olivia Mansveld, Reiko Jansen, Jeff Halls, Oliver Davison, Peter Cochrane, Katie Olivia and Elisa KeelingHemphill are as individual as their creators. The exhibition continues through April. For those who like their pictures moving, the library also has regular teen movie nights. The next film is The Fellowship of the Ring, showing Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m. in the Library basement. For more information about showing art, movie nights, or anything else teenrelated, contact Joanne Harris at 352-6333.

Peter Pan

Thursday, April 9, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Covenant Church, 702 Stanley St. The Kootenay Home Educators are putting on this production of Peter Pan. A cast of 35 children have incorporated bits of Kootenay location and culture into a fun adaptation of the original play. “The motivation, talent, and involvement of this group of children and their families have been a director’s dream,” says director Jeff Forst. Ellen Gray accompanies the singing cast on piano, and Lorraine Carlstrom and Lena Wickman are the co-producers. Louise Benner has filled the role of stage manager. Tickets are by donation, and refreshments will be available during intermission.

Vitamins For You

Thursday, April 9 at the Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. Vitamins For You are a three piece group with live drums, bass, vocals and sequencers performing original electronica/ fusion/jazz/pop. Toronto-based Canadian Bryce Kushnier has been doing just that, exploring the many faces of his critically-acclaimed vitamins for you project for more than a decade. Garnering world-wide attention through the release of his two award winning albums I’m sorry for ever and for always (2003) and The Legend of Bird’s Hill (2006), as well as highly sought after limited EP (2004), Kushnier’s Vitamins For You toured the world alongside similarly forward-thinking artists playing shows and making festival appearances throughout North and South America and Europe.

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Special Events

Ongoing Events Wednesdays

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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 GRIEF 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 drop-in fee. Full equipment required. Info 250-359-7036 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Harrop Hall, Harrop 5:30 p.m. DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon meeting noon The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. HABLAS ESPANOL? Spanish Conversation group meeting every 2nd and 4th Wed of Month 5 - 6 p.m. Vienna Cafe. Donations. Contact Biodan@gmail.com NUTRIENT-RICH COOKING classes every Wed/Sun. Many topics to choose from. Contact Lorraine at lorraine@earthlobby. com or 250-352-3860. GLACIER HARMONIES Women’s Barbershop Chorus. All welcome at 7 p.m. to Baptist Church, 6115th St. Nelson. Dorothy 3527199 or Joey 352-3393 NEW! LUNCHTIME MEDITATION noon - 1 p.m. at the Shambhala Centre, 444 Baker Street.

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. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP, Community Church, Passmore Hall, 11 a.m. All welcome. SUNDAY WORSHIP, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Slocan, 2 p.m. All welcome. UNITY CENTRE of the Kootenays, 905 Gordon Rd. Broader Horizons. Back door, 11 a.m. Everyone welcome. NELSON AA - 10 a.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. NELSON UNITED CHURCH service, 10 a.m. 602 Silica St. All are welcome. ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH Ser vice 10:15 a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. You are welcome. 352-2515 ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH worship 4 p.m., 21 Silica St. 3543308 THE 10 KOOTENAY MINUTE MASSAGE For only a twoonie at the Cocoa-Nut Lounge, 1 - 3 p.m. Info Karen Logan 250-505-9748

SENIOR CITIZENS’ BR.51, 717 Vernon St. monthly meeting, 1:30 p.m. All Seniors Welcome FELDENKRAIS CLASSES BEGIN with Judy Katz, guild certified Feldenkrais pracitioner. Curves, 520 Fall St. $65, 250-3523319, somatikatz@gmail.com

WEST KOOTENAY FAMILY Expo & Tradeshow 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Best Western Baker Street Inn.

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 Street, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 BIBLE STUDY JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 6:30 p.m. 560 Baker St., Suite #3. SIGNING CHOIR (sign language) 3:30 p.m. at NDYC, 608 Lake St. www.ndyc.com NELSON BADMINTON CLUB 7-9 p.m. at the Mary Hall Gym. For information call Anne at 3527536 or Guy at 352-6330. REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 229-4346 or 2294343 for more details. 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. CALM, ABIDING TOGETHER, a parent and infant group. Short meditations and discussions. Free at Shambhlala Centre, 444 Baker St.

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

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

AROUND TOWN Wed. Apr 1

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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 pm KARAOKE Amy Poznikoff putting on the Ritz and Wild Women Wednesdays at Finleys JEFF-ANTOINE CÔTÉ presents Dr Jé’s “Stick ‘n’ Groove” Show at 7:30 pm, Studio 80 on 10th St.

SERGE PLOTNIKOFF, EVAN MIDDLETON and DAN HOWLETT entertain unplugged at Ellison’s Natural Food Cafe 12-3 p.m.

Thurs. Apr 2 DAM UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC Open Stage, Thursdays, 9 p.m. hosted by Estevan, Dam Inn, South Slocan. FRESH THURSDAY WITH DJ BRYX. Spirit Bar, Hume Hotel. STUDIO CANTILENA, GREGORIAN Chanting. Concer t star ts promptly at 6:30 p.m. By donation, suggested $5. NIKKO plays eclectic jazz 6 - 9 p.m. at Max & Irma’s. OPEN STAGE at the Balfour Beach Inn 8 - 11 p.m. MYSTERY TRAIN Kelly Fawcett, Marvin Walker, Ryan Jones and mystery guest. No cover 9 p.m.

Fri. Apr 3 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. GHOST BROTHERS at Sirdar Pub. Only $5 at the door for Spearheads New Years opening band. www.mountainthunderpresents.com TERRY B. MOORE and Olin Mackay Bluegrass Monday & Friday Night at Cedar Creek Cafe, Winlaw. WASSABI COLLECTIVE w/ Dj eVoLVe Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. Tickets at Eddy Music & Hemp & Co, $12 Advance/$15 At The Door. CR AVERY BAND Beatbox, Hip Hop, Blues. Tix $15 available at Eddy Music or at The Royal.

DRIFTWOOD (MARV WALKER and DAN OBRADOVIC) play conteporary classics at the Balfour Beach Inn, 5:30 p.m. MANDY EBEL and ALEX SCOTT perform originals at the CocoaNut Lounge. 116 Vernon St. 7:30pm BEATSWORKING DEXTER VS. Mr. Smith, 10 p.m. Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. $5 at the door. THE JOYS performing live, 10 p.m. at Finley’s Irish Bar. 80’S NIGHT & ANIMAL SHELTER fundraiser with Traci Taboo & DJ Terrantino at The Royal $5

Sun. Apr 5 JAZZ DUO PETE Slevin and Adrian Wagner Cedar Creek Cafe, Winlaw SARAH AND RICH Per form soulful jazz standards in a pleasant lounge setting. 7:30 p.m. at the Redfish Grill 479 Baker St.

Thursday Apr 2 WEST KOOTENAY ECO SOCIETY 2009 AGM. April 2, 7 p.m. Nelson Library basement. IMPROVISATIONAL THEATRE Class for Creative Adults! 7 p.m. Oxygen Arts Centre. Information? Mary 250-352-2532 THE EPHEMERAL IN ART By Nicole Dextras, 7 p.m. at the Oxygen Ar t Centre. Info office@oyxgenartcentre.org

Friday Apr 3. ELEPHANT MOUNTAIN GALLERY Grand Opening reception at 535 Baker 6 p.m. Everyone is invited. BLEWETT CONSERVATION Society, Annual General Meeting, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., 4530 Blewett Rd., Info 250-505-3448. ARTFUL TEENS, TEENFUL FLIKS at the Library Film at 7 p.m. Nelson Municipal Library.

Saturday Apr 4 APRIL FOOLS FREAK SHOW and Fertility Cabaret at Oxygen Art Centre #3 - 302 Vernon St., alley entrance. Seating is limited.

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

COFFEE FOR PADDLES fundraiser for the Kootenay Rhythem Dragons. Grounded Coffee Shop will donate 25% of sales on that day to the campaign.

Sunday Apr 5 THE ALCHEMY OF WRITING workshop in Kaslo with Shayla Wright, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The tuition is $90. Visit www.barefootjourneys. net or call 1.866.795.4968

Monday Apr 6 COUNCIL OF CANADIANS Southeastern B.C. Speaking Tour. Impact of the Tar Sands in Alberta and B.C. 7 p.m., Seniors Branch 51, 717 Vernon St. 10K FITNESS WALKING Program New Comers Welcomed! 5:30 p.m. Gazebo next to Prestige Inn. fitnesswalking@netidea.com

Tuesday Apr 7 HOME & GARDEN DESIGN Tips with Feng Shui Interior Designer M.Charlyne Chiasson. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 250-509-1536 CLUTTER CLEARING Workshop. with Feng Shui Designer M.C. Chiasson. 7 - 9 p.m., $25, Call 250-509-0536 DRAGON’S DEN OPEN AUDITIONS 12 noon - 6 p.m. at the Nelson Library, downstairs room, Victoria St. ent. 416-205-2075.

Wednesday Apr 8 AGM NELSON & DISTRICT Museum, Archives, Art Gallery and Historical Society 6 p.m. 502 Vernon St.

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

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

NELSON ROD & GUN CLUB & Conservation Society Banquet. Tickets at Nelson Farmers Supply & Four Paws Pet Supply.

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BALFOUR IRRIGATION DISTRICT AGM Important presentation of consultant’s “system financing study” of system upgrades & treatment options. 7 p.m. at Balfour Seniors’ Hall.

Tues. Apr 7 LIVE OPEN STAGE at Finley’s Irish Pub, everyone welcome. ALL AGES OPEN MIC every Tuesday at the CocoaNut Lounge. 6-10pm hosted by Rob Funk LISTEN TO THE SWEET SOUNDS of Nikko ever y Tuesday at Fusion, on Baker Street. 7-10 p.m.

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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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A stye is an infection of the sebaceous gland at the root of the eyelash, which causes a bump on the outside or inside of the eyelid. The infection is caused by excess oil, debris, or by the bacteria staphylococcus aureus, which congest the root of the eyelash and cause the development of a pus-filled sac. This sac presents as a hard, red, painful, sometimes itchy bump and can appear yellowish in colour due to the buildup of pus inside. Styes are quite common and tend to disappear on their own (usually within a few days to a week) leaving no permanent damage to the eye or eyelid. However, some people have recurring issues with styes. One of the main factors involved in recurring styes is stress. Inadequate sleep, poor nutrition, physical

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or emotional stress can all lead to a compromised immune system which will leave individuals at risk for recurring styes. Styes are also contagious so it’s important to keep the eye clean and avoid contamination from others or from makeup, facecloths etc. Also, try not to rub the stye when it is itchy because infection can spread from one hair follicle to the next along the eyelid. Never try

Kate Butt is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She treats a variety of conditions and has special interests in women’s health, peri-natal care, chronic pain, and sports injuries. The information used in the Exploring Health column is for education only. It is important to consult a health care provider about your specific health concerns. For questions or information please contact truebalance.kate@gmail.com or call (250) 551 5283.

Briefly Open house at the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences

Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences, 303 Vernon St. The Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences will host an open house allowing people to come take a tour of the school, sample some different teas, treat themselves to a massage, enter a draw for door prizes or try their hand at the school’s ‘Name the Bronze Man’ contest. At 4 p.m. there will be a slide show by academy alumni Dr. David Knox and Lorie Knox, R.Ac. as they present Paddling the Inside Passage. Massages will be offered in the student clinic for $1 a minute. The slide show is $10 or $5 for students and seniors, tickets available at the door. Call 250-352-5887 or email acos@acos.org for more information.

to pop a stye like a pimple, as this can make matters worse. To treat styes one can use warm compresses to encourage the draining of pus. You can do this with a clean cloth, or even better, a warm tea bag (try camomile or coriander for soothing results). Antibiotic ointments can also be helpful in severe cases in which the stye is stubborn, inflamed and painful. Slicing a raw potato and applying it over the eye like a patch can help to reduce the inflammation, swelling and pain. If you have persistent styes or one that is not healing or responding to treatment make sure to see your doctor or ophthalmologist.

Raw potato slices can help reduce inflammation, swelling and pain in a stye.

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

Acupuncture

Kate Butt, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine ......... 551-5283 Sandra Mason, RAC ....................................................551-0110 Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, 10 years experience.........352-0459 Marion Starr, Dr. TCM ............................................... 352-9890 Paul Gaucher, RAC at Back In Motion...................... 352-0075 Ben Brown, RAC, Winlaw ........................................... 226-7166 Lindsay Morris, RAC ..................................................354-9438 Diana Malone, R.TCM.P .............................................. 352-9952 Shauna Robertson, Reg. Acupuncturist ..................... 352-2167

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

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Have you always wanted to run but never new where to start? This course is designed for you! Mon. April 6 - May 11. 5:15-6pm

LEARN TO RUN...FASTER! ____________

Have you’ve been running for a little while? Focus on a new goal...running faster. Mon., April 6 - May 11. 6 -7pm

LEARN TO DIVE _____________________

Designed for kids to learn tricks and techniques when going off the diving board. Ages 7 - 9. Mon.,Wed., Apr. 6 - May11. 3:30 - 4pm Ages 10 - 14. Mon.,Wed., Apr. 6 - May 11. 8 - 8:45pm

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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

Coaching

Registered Massage Therapists

Colonics

Reflexology

McKenzie Community Chiropractic ........................... 352-1322 Richard Klein, Stress Reduction Coach .................... 352-3280 Holistic Health, www.brendawiseman.com .............. 505-7555 Hydrotherapy, Detoxification, Nutrition, U.Devine .. 352-6419 Carmen Carter, MEd, RCC, Play & Art Therapy ........354-4485 Sally Shamai, MEd, RCC, EMDR and more ...... 1-877-688-5565

A child’s fully interactive exercise and play class. Parents will be encouraged to participate along with the children. Ages 2 - 5 Years Fitness Studio. Instructor: Heloise Walters Tues. Apr. 14 - May 19, 1:30 - 2:30pm

Hypnotherapy

Chiropractic

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GYMBOREE ________________________

CHRIS SHEPHERD

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

Holistic Health

Nelson Pranashakty, Jothi /Reiki healing ............505-7832

Kootenai Pilates 540 Baker St. ................................ 352-1600 Daniel Voykin, RMT 523 Josephine .....c509-0345 o352-0459 Jennifer Johnston RMT 101-518 Lake St. ................551-1197 Mountain Waters Spa, 205 Victoria St............................352-3280 Craniosacral Reflexology, A Touch of Aloha................... 229-4424

Shiatsu

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

Social Work

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

Spas

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

Yoga

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

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They are important for digestion and absorption of food and nutrients. They are also vital to proper development and maintenance of the immune system and they protect against microorganisms that could cause disease. Get the most out of your yogurt by choosing one that contains live

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bacterial cultures but avoid letting probiotics be the only thing you look for in a yogurt. Lots of yogurts are loaded with sugar, artificial flavours and colours and preservatives. Add your own fruit to plain lower fat yogurts or look for yogurts sweetened with fruit and fruit juice.

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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Pro yogurt Not only is yogurt packed with protein and calcium, a source of riboflavin, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, but it also contains probiotics. Probiotics are live micro-organisms similar to the beneficial microorganisms found in the human gut. These friendly bacteria help keep the gut functioning well.

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Nelson City Soccer Adult League is happening this spring, summer and fall. There are three different divisions to choose from: Men’s Regular (full field 11 a side): Men’s Over 35 (1/2 field 7 a side); Ladies (1/2 field 7 a side). Spring season goes from Tuesday, April 21 to Friday July 24. Fall season runs Tuesday, Sept. 1 to Friday, Oct. 9. This includes one game per week for a total of 19 weeks. The cost is $75 to $90 and registration deadline is Monday, April 20. Call following contacts to register: Ken Sookero, 352-9364; Sveta Tisma, 352-7879; Marlisa Manson 5052981 or go to www.nelsonsports.ca for a registration form. Still keeping with soccer, but for much smaller wee folk, outdoor tot soccer is available in the regional districts and indoor at SoccerQuest. Check out the leisure guide for classes. Although summer is

Kim Palfenier

The Nelson Regional Sports Council can be reached at: Box 1190, Nelson, BC V1L 6H3 (250)352-3989 phone (250)352-0046 fax nrsc@telus.net

a little way down the road, summer camps will be happening as usual. Europe Elite summer camps are coming again this year in July, registration through Nelson Regional Sports Council, and SoccerQuest camps as well, registration directly through SoccerQuest.

Kim Palfenier is administrator for the Nelson Regional Sports Council.

Briefly Kootenay Zone Gymnastics Championships

Saturday, April 4, 8:30 a.m. to Sunday, April 5, 6 p.m. at the Civic Centre, downstairs gym, 719 Vernon St. The Glacier Gymnastics Club hosts these championships where 180 gymnasts from Nelson, Trail, Castlegar, Creston, Cranbrook and Kimberley will vie for all around and event titles in the Boys and Girls Provincial Level 1 to Level 3 categories. Local Glacier Gymnastics Club gymnasts Danielle Cousens, Abbie Bourchier-Willans,

Mackenzie Carlstrom, Ella Keelan, Jasmine Schacher, Annie Plant, Sol Butler, Sam Butler, Lewis Seagram, Daniel Wood and Liam Sharelove qualified for the 2009 BC Provincials and will be competing for the Level 2 and 3 all-around Zone titles in the Argo, Tyro, Novice, Open and Under 13 age categories. Pre-competitive and recreational gymnasts will also perform routines in a non-competitive meet environment. Admission $2 for adults, children free. For more information, contact 352-2227.

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WELCOME BABY - you are a lucky little firl with two strong empowered momma’s! Lots o’ love. 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 PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING with TLC. Pinky’s Pet Parlour. 536 Ward Street. Tues.-Sat. 10-6. #250551-5501 URBAN RAGZ BOUTIQUE is now open at 501 Harold Street Slocan! Petites size 0 to Curvey 3XL . Open Tue - Sat 355-0040 WANT CASH? SELL your goodies at Balfour Hall’s $ellwhatyawanta $ale, April 18. Book early. 250-229-5265. HOST AN EVENT for the 10th Annual Arts and Culture Week! April 19-25, schools & arts councils across BC are presenting arts events. www. bcartsweek.org.

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LEAVING YOU WHAT you left, experience, references, local, avail April. Chris: 250-352-5540. EXPERIENCED, MATURE, working. House, pet and garden sitter available mid April onward. I have excellent local references. 250-352-2463

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Free NANNY for 4 year old and 2 year old Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336table $150. Dresser $90. 359-7756 gas, insurance, repairs and vehicle in our home in Nelson. June through 2274; www.phonefactory.ca. WODDEN STOCKCRAFT CRIB replacements. www.nelsoncar.com or August. $10 per hour. 7am-4pm. REMOVE YOUR RECORD: A Easyrail, brand new w/Sealy brand call 250-509-2002 Monday thru Friday. 208.853.1768 CRIMINAL Record can follow you new mattress. 354-0177 for life. Only PARDON SERVICES IKEA BILLY SHELVES 79” X 32” CANADA has 20 years experience. $110 79” X 15 1/2” $150 with glass Guaranteeing record removal. Call: 1brand new.45” X 28” $50. Contact: 8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366). 352-5356 www.RemoveYourRecord.com. Please proof for accuracy then phone, fax or email with any or an approval. LOVEchanges SEAT/PULL-OUT SINGLE bed, chocolate-maroon, simple & Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250.352.5075 • Email: express@expressnews.bc.ca We need a liason between the EXPRESS and our clients. 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en and his parents, Pat and Shannon Thast, are pleased to welcome Natelia Alex Lee to their family. Grandparents Ed and Donna Graychick of Nelson, Terri and Joe Anderson from Christina Lake, Pattie, Donna, other family members, and close friends are delighted about the new addition. Special thanks to the ministry social workers and the Grifﬁeon family for the loving care they gave to Natelia in the ﬁrst year of her life.

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THE ALCHEMY OF Writing workshop in Kaslo with Shayla Wright, April 5th, 10am-5pm. This writing process will help us to really engage in our life, to show up for each moment, and respond creatively, instead of reacting and protecting ourselves. The tuition is $90. For more info about Shayla and The Alchemy of Writing, visit www.barefootjourneys.net or call 1.866.795.4968

HOME & GARDEN DESIGN , APRIL 7th, 10-4 pm: With Feng Shui Designer M Charlyne Chiasson; Sliding scale investment, Call 250509-0536 PINE BEETLES STARTING TO INFEST your forest? Need some of your trees down for fire wood? Feeling a bit uncomfortable taking it down yourself? Call Shaun at Phoenix Falling for your ground based tree needs. 250.354.7411

Lost & Found GREEN NELSON LEAFS ball cap taken from bowling alley March 21 Please return little boy’s birthday gift. No questions asked 352-3048 FOUND: A CELL phone on the corner of cedar and silica two weeks ago. call 505-1185 to identify.

Misc. for Sale DAKOTA MENÍS 11EE boots, $65; Motorola StarChoice DSR207 Receiver/Remote, $75; hand-crank wheat-grass juicer, $50; 352-0588. JOGGER STROLLER $250, large camping cooler $30, matching wood frame, couch and chair $100 3520013 MICROWAVE 754W-IN BOX $45. 107 wine bottles $50. (250)352-5067 SHAW DIGITAL CABLE Box for sale. Current price for model through Shaw $98,asking $50. 250-352-9945 FOR SALE TREADMILL excellent shape,power incline/decline asking $400 359-8053 SPINNING WHEEL FOR sale. Bought 2nd hand and never used. Good working condition. $200 3527545 RADIO CONTROLLED AIRPLANE, gas powered, beginner trainer-style, comes with field box, electric starter, transmitter, charger, and all new batteries. Everything brand new, hasn’t even been flown, $290 obo. 250443-3281, or email Pierce - pierce. leclair@gmail.com RANGE HOOD 30” almond $100. 4 shelf patio greenhouse $70. 7 foot Rocky Mountain Spruce & Christmas decorations, free! 354-1916 SCREENPRINTING EQUIPMENT: 4 colour printer, flash dryer, tshirt platens, squeegees and more 250551-2504 REDUCED--TWO LOCALLY MADE satin dresses, worn once. one is white w spaghetti straps and a plunge back, full skirt, $75; the other has a cream strapless top with a six color paneled skirt, $100. Either would be fantastic as a grad dress. they were made for me and will fit someone of similar dimensions, 5’1”, 110lbs, chest 32”. Jennie 354-7812 BRAND NEW WOMEN’S Sanita clogs, size 37. Reinforced padded instep. New $160. Asking $80. 250352-7035 USED SHEET METAL Roofing, 3 feet wide by 8 or 12 feet long. $10 per sheet. Phone: 250-352-5744 HOTWHEELS/JOHNNY LIGHTNING, 1/64 Scale, Muscle Cars $3-$5 each, Treasure Hunts $10-$15 each, Wayne Gretzky Memorabilia. Phone 250-352-5744 E-mail quick68nova@yahoo.ca WEDDING GOWN $60; Many cookbooks; magazines; Canadian Living, Martha Stewart; Style at Home, 250352-7144 TREE PLANTING BAGS $55, 250 gallon s.s. tank,wood railing spindles,$1.large meat smoker. 355-2269 XBOX360, TV, 25 Games including rockband, 2 controls, almost new. Moving must sell! $500 OBO 250352-5683 SHERPANI RUMBA PERFECT condition green $150, Brand new OR Motto softshell Mens-M $250 250505-0844

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PORTABLE GENERATOR - KING 950W, 1.5HP. Manual. AC 120V DC 12V. Never used. $100 firm. 3526268. WOMEN’S KNEE HIGH brown leather boots size 10 - $50, Solomon sport sandals women’s size 10 - $35, soccer cleats size 9 - $15. email stenyaster@gmail.com RECUMBENT BIKE - long wheel base, good quality components, overall mint condition, a great ride $650 obo. 250-443-3281, or email Pierce - pierce.leclair@gmail.com VINTAGE RECORD PLAYER 1940’s Grundig Fleetwood model $200. 250359-7942 BLUE METAL BUNKBED bottom futon couch $250 obo. Tropical fish tank accessories and fish $80. 250352-6120 TAROT DECKS WITH books Mythic new $45, Olympus new $50 will sell $20 each 357-2260 SLATE/IRON TABLES SET of three $2500, paid $5000. Leather couch $1000. 250-352-0508 GOLD, JADE, STERLING silver, amethyst, in rings, bracelets, neck chains, earrings. Excellent conditions and prices. 250-354-1192 H A R L E Y- D AV I D S O N MOTORCYCLE BOOTS, size 13, excellent shape, $100. Black Resistol cowboy hat, $75, 250-825-9320 INVACARE METEOR MOBILITY Scooter. Very powerful, great for Nelson’s hills. Paid $4600. Used for one summer. Selling for $3000 OBO. 250-505-5233 CARTOP CANOE CARRIER $20; Coleman 2 burner camping stove and Coleman lantern, $35 250-825-4111 MASTERCRAFT 10 INCH mitre saw exc. condition $75. Mastercraft workbench $50. 250-505-2720. SINGER INDUSTRIAL SEWING Machine. New motor, walking foot. Used for sail covers. 352-5862. $900. COMPUTERIZED PFAFF 2140 embroidery and sewing machine. Brand new $6,000 Selling at $2,500. After 6 p.m. 250-505-2054

SUMMER TIRES 185/65R14-86H2 2 tires $25 pair 185/65R14-85T2 2 tires $25 pair After 6 p.m. 250-505-2054 LEATHER BOMBER JACKETS(2) Men’s size 36 - $20; Men’s size 38 London Fog - $50 . 250-359-7439 WHISTLER/BLACKCOMB MOUNTAIN 2009 Day Ski Pass. Includes Peak2Peak chair.Reduced to $75.Call Bruce 250-359-7301 leave message. GAS BOILER, $500; 33 gal gas hot water tank, $50. Both ex cond. 250229-2353. 2 12” ALPINE Type R Subs, with 1000 watt amp, and alpine deck $500, $525 with deck LARGE CEMENT MIXER, add-onsbig tires, local start, ball bearing wheels. $400. 825-4408 FLIGHT CREDIT FOR $100 for sale for $50. Save $50. Call Natalie 250.229.4940

HOME PHONE DISCONNECTED? Call Home Phone Reconnect Tollfree: 1-866-287-1348 Reasonable rates, friendly service. Don’t be without a home phone. 1-866-287-1348. AT LAST! AN iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/ U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, sulfur, smell, manganese from well water. Since 1957. Phone 1-800-BIG IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com. WWW.TREETIME.CA. WESTERN CANADA’S largest tree retailer. Swedish Aspen, Amur Maple, Colorado Spruce, Evans Cherry, Saskatoon, Willow, Birch, Pine, Fir, Shrubs, Berries & more. 1-866-8733846; www.treetime.ca.

LOOKING FOR LUTTERLOH pattern books from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. Ph Heather 250-355-2300 heather@netidea.com

DATING SERVICE. LONG-TERM/ SHORT-TERM relationships, FREE CALLS. 1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes.1888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chat-lines. Local single ladies.1-877-804-5381(18+). ARE YOU LOSING a loved one to substance abuse? Our program has the highest success rate. Help is only one phone call away! 1-877-7827409; www.narconon.ca.

LOREN MAZEREEUW FINE WOODWORKING mazwoodworking. com (250) 509-1106 Custom: Stairs, mantels, cabinetry, built-ins

Misc. Wanted

WANTED: CO2 CHARGER holders for soda siphon. Call Ian 825-0194 USED 17” COMPUTER Monitor wanted. Call Gaile at 250 352-5394.

DAY BED, COLONIAL Style $150. Call 250-359-2979 THE ‘CLUB’ AUTO anti-theft device, white, 2 keys, like new, $20 obo, ph: 352-2823 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 1-866884-7464.

WANTED TO BUY: CANVAS tents, any colour, size, or condition. Please call: 250-352-2752 WANTED ANY HOUSEHOLD furniture in good shape (couch, TV, bedroom furniture, etc.) house plants. 250-359-8108 WANTED: QUALITY USED queensized futon with wood frame and clean mattress. 352-3342 WANTED: SMALL ROUND plastic tub (2-3ft.) for baby, and a colorful Banty Rooster. 226-7880 WANTED: GOOD WORKING sewing machine, reasonably priced!! call 352-2915 LOOKING FOR USED or leftover tiles for small bathroom reno. any sizes, colors, will pickup 505-1113 POKEMON GAMES FOR gameboy (i.e. platinum and blue) 250-551-1116 WANTED: COMPUTERIZED FREQUENCY Generator (Rife machine) to buy, rent or borrow. Bob 352-6317 LOOKING FOR LARGE Mason jars. Call 250-352-7976. LOOKING FOR FREE or Cheap Piano for Cafe. Will pickup. Adrian 226-7838 WANTED: SMALL PLASTIC round tub 3 - 4 ft in diameter for baby. aquastar@netidea.com

Auto Financing

Cars

Sleds/Bikes

NEED A VEHICLE? Need cash? Up to $6000. cash back! Guaranteed approvals! Over 400 vehicles to choose from. Call Will or Ashley today! 1-866-449-5775.

APPROVED AUTO FINANCING www.credit-queen.ca. Challenged/no credit? New, used, all makes vehicles at Canada’s most reputable dealership. Low rates, online approvals 24/7. Joanne,1-866-602-3743. DL 5231. #1 IN CREDIT REBUILDING. Need a car, truck, van or SUV? Auto Credit Fast. Bad credit! No credit! Bankruptcy, Repossession! No problem. Call today and drive away. Call Stephanie 1-877-7920599. Free delivery anywhere – www. autocreditfast.ca. 800-267-2321. Peakdistributors.com.

1992 EAGLE TALON Turbo 4wd 5 speed, new clutch, transmission part & motor, GRX shocks. Runs well but needs minor body finishing, Alpine cd with Ipod connector, $2500 250352-3248 2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS, V6, Auto, A/C, Power W/L/S, 2 sets wheels $4000 obo 250-505-3881 1992 HYUNDAI SCOUPE 2 dr standard for sale, asking $1200 obo. Call 250-825-4152 leave a message. 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, Original owner, excellent condition, 56,491 kms, $6,995. Extra set of tires, 4 door, 250-353-7702 2000 BUICK CENTURY, Automatic, 89,000 km. Traction control, 4 winters on rims. Keyless entry, immaculate $7,200. 250-352-7223 2005 PONTIAC WAVE 4 door, great on gas,58000 kms, alloy summer wheels, and winter wheels. $8950, 505-3929 MUST SELL! 2005 Mazda3 Sport. Loaded. 58000 km. Full manufacturer’s warranty. Winter/summer tires on rims.$15,500. 250-505-2578.

MINI DIRTBIKE, GREAT condition, CE engine, 49 CC, $200 obo. 250443-3281, or email Pierce - pierce. leclair@gmail.com 2003 HONDA XR400 street legal, lots of new parts $3000 obo call richard 505 4530 SUZUKI GS 750 1978 $1000 obo great commuter! Call Eric 250-359-7600 YAMAHA XT350 RUNS great, serviced, everything works, Dual Sport, $2950 call 354-3444 some extras

AUTOCREDIT EXPERTS WILL earn your business with fast confidential service. Good credit, bad credit we deliver them all over Western Canada. Online www.drivehomenow. com or 1-888-501-1148.

TWO WHITE INTERIOR doors in good condition, 35x79 with frame; 28x80 inch. 352-3226 HOUSEHOLD ITEMS VERY good condition; bar fridge, toaster oven, timed coffee maker, $125 for all. 250354-388 POWER WALK PLUS fold- up Tread Mill in new condition. $50. Phone 250-359-8103

Cars FOR SALE 1993 4Runner 307,000 kms. Runs great. $3000. Call 352-2580 evenings.

1995 VW CARGO Van, 209,000 km, excellent condition, one owner, never used commercially, mostly highway, well maintained, service records, standard 5 cylinder gas engine, front wheel drive, must see, $5,200, Nelson (250) 3541986

2002 SATURN SC1 128KMS, 1 previous owner. Overall in great condition. New front brakes. (250)226-7350 or (250)551-7350. 2000 SUBARU FORESTER L 230000km. Nokian tires, ski box and 4 bike carrier. $6000 250-352-9267 Graeme 1994 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd, 4L, 6cyl, auto, alloys, 200,000km, hidden hitch, 3 bike rack, 250-355-2536 1991 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER Van, AWD, auto. Runs well but some rust. 2 sets tires. 352-7889 2004 HONDA ACCORD, 4 dr/cyl, air, +rims/tires, all maint, 150,000 km, hwy driven 354-3444 $13,900 OBO 98 VW JETTAGT BLACK ext. Great condition, no rust, great on gas. A/C, sunroof (250)505-7962

GAMES FOR FOLLOWING: nintend o,supernintendo,nintendo 64,nintendo gamecube, PS2 357-9979 358 7262 OLD / BROKEN lawn or garden tractors / attachments for parts.any make or model 357 2729 2 OR 4 tires p145 80r 12. Please call 250-229-4644 CANOE WANTED: MUST be in good condition. Call Joel 250-551-0230

WANTED: USED BOOKS, will pick up! Phone Karin: 359-6712, 505-7810 WANTED: COMPLETE CHESS set in good condition. 250-352-0588 WANTED: DAIRY/CHEESE MAKING equipment( pails, creamer, butter churn, cheese presses, etc.)electric or manual. 250-551-0209

Music & Dance P. A. SPEAKERS -$350/pr. cords$30. 8ch mixer-800w-$375. Speaker Stands-$80/pr. (250)352-5067 CD & DVD DUPLICATION, direct to disc printing and graphic design located in Nelson: www.shortyburns. com 352-BURN(2876) FRIENDS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC informal, interactive soirees for music aficionados. 250-505-5583 TAINTED SOUL RETURNING to Nelson, looking for a new drummer. myspace.com/taintedsoulband MIND & MOVEMENT with meditation at the Shambhala Centre. ‘Authentic Movement’ focus with Lynn Dragone 250-352-1964. Pre-registration begins April 8th for 8 weeks.

Toys & Wheels

Sleds/Bikes 2006 ARCTIC CAT M7, 153” track, only 480 miles, not a scratch, stock, $6500 firm, 250-352-3526 ‘78 SUZUKI A100 Beauty. Classic blue, original cond. Build a sick little cafe racer! $1100 250-352-0750 2004 YAMAHA PW 50 mint condition with manuals $900 352-2492

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Tires/Parts/Other 1990 PARTS CAR, ENGINE works great,still gas in truck! Practically new winter tires call 352-3224 17”RIMS, SMOKED, 5 point, multibolt pattern with tires-40 series $400. H&R lower/racing springs $100. 354 3532 P205/60R15 MOUNTED 4 hole Icetrack tire, 60% tread, good spare, 3 1/4” between lug holes, $30 250608-3548 1987 TOYOTA TRUCK PARTS - virtually brand new starter and radiator system $100 for both. 250-443-3281, or email Pierce - pierce.leclair@gmail.com STALK SS EXHAUST (tail to ‘Y’ including muffler) off ‘06 Tacoma. Reasonable offer? 250.354.7411

Pets & Livestock FROG PEAK PET RESORT New facility- 5 indoor/outdoor kennels, 2 acre fenced adventure park, on leash excursions, Owner experienced vet assistant. 250-226-7660 www.frogpeakpetresort.com

Services MAN WITH TRUCK demo, cleanup, new construction, concrete, decks, good rates call Mike. 250 352-2889 or 250 354-7378 MONUMENTAL STONE WORKS Nelson and areas only on-site Monument and Headstone company since 2002. “Please allow me to create a lastine tribute to your loved one(s)” Monumental Stone Works Lake Street beside Tu-Dor Lock 1-250-354-0988 email: monumentalstone@netidea.com WILL PICK UP your recyclables; popcans, beer bottles, glass, rice/ almond-milk cartons, tin, and plastic. No paper or garbage. Call 250-5055452 or 250-505-9287. PINE BEETLES STARTING TO INFEST your forest? Need some of your trees down for fire wood? Feeling a bit uncomfortable taking it down yourself? Call Shaun at Phoenix Falling for your ground based tree needs. 250.354.7411 ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! Now Booking for April. Household Repairs, Maintenance and Renovations. Reliable, Efficient and Experienced Call Mike: (250) 359-5918

1995 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER V6 5 speed. Runs well, very reliable. Asking $4000 obo. 250-837-9226 1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Limited, leather, sunroof, 2 sets of tires, $14 000, 250-551-0436 1995 VW CARGO van, 209,000 km, excellent condition, one owner, never used commercially, mostly highway, well maintained, service records, standard 5 cylinder gas engine, front wheel drive, must see, $5,200, Nelson (250) 354-1986 1992 MAZDA MPV 4wd 212k cd, Blizzak winters, all seasons, dual ac heat $2800. 505-1113 97 CHEROKEE SPORT. Tall km, many extras, recent repairs, good runner, great value. $2,800. 250-357-0039 1994 FISO XL 4x4, $180,00 kms srong 302 V8. Good condition. $3300. 304-2964 1993 MAZDA B2200 2wd 320000KM slight surface rust. Still runs great. Cap included $1200 505-6327 1996 AEROSTAR MINIVAN, AWD,excellent condition, rebuilt auto trans with OD, loaded,V6-4L, 204,000 km, seats 7, new tires,$2200 obo, 352-3441 HARD TO FIND 2002 Ford Excursion Limited, 4x4, V10, leather, tow package, loaded, $13,500. 250-229-4238 WANTED: AUTOMATIC MINIVAN or Hatchback Cheap and Reliable. For Sale:1994 Ford Aerostar. Runs. $500. 250-399-0068.

LIKE NEW WHITE truck canopy. Fits most short boxes. Sliding window at cab end. Asking $435 250-352-2704

REDUCED ’92 GMC 8 passenger van just 200,000 kms. No rust or damage, new brakes, asking $1595. 250-352-2704

MASSEY FERGUSON TRACTOR with front mount snow blade. 250226-7546

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Sports Equip. MUST SELL - AWESOME SIMS BINDINGS $50. Hardly worn pair of women’s size 6 Reichle snowboard boots $50 or both for $75, Jennie 354-7812 KESTREL ROAD/TRI BIKE, 56 mm, carbon frame, forks and wheels; 27 speed Shimano Ultegra. $1800. 352-5211 BRAND NEW ATOMIC Nomad skiis, Black, 178 cm, Regular $699 asking $300. Call 359-2946. MIZUNO T-ZOID PRO 3-pw $195, Cleveland 53, 56, 60 degrees, mint $275 KZG 1 & 3 woods. Odyssey putter 250-352-1175 FRONT SUSPENSION FORK Marzocchi MZ Race 100mm. Solid condition. I’m upgrading. $75 (250) 226-7838 Adrian TAE KWON DO equipment. 2 head protectors, chest protector, shin/arm guards, women’s groin protector, blackbelt uniform size 180cm. 352-0416

Travel DISNEYLAND KIDS FLY FREE 1 866 427 6973. ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGES - Book Online at www.canadatravels.com and save more on your vacations. Use code NCA74327 for discount or call us toll-free at 1-800-563-5722.

Work Wanted NEED A CARPENTER? professional and quality work. Reasonable rates. Contact: 354-3401 2 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS looking for work in or around Nelson office/ sales/customer service/events please email@ alps2rockies@gmail.com

Trucks/SUVs/Vans Trucks/SUVs/Vans

STALK TIRES OFF ‘06 Tacoma (265-65-R17) Bridgestone Dueler H/T $150 for all four. I can email pictures. 250.354.7411

4 WINTER TIRES 215/75/16 used 2 winter $150. Phone 250-352-6221

$500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660.

2002 FORD EXCURSION, leather, V-10, loaded $13,500. 1999 Dodge Ram Quad-Cab 4x4,loaded, canopy $6,500. 250-229-4238

1986 DODGE 4WD pickup truck, 5 speed, new clurch, turbo diesel motor in need of attention, great body with new doors, fenders & paint $2750.00 250-352-3248 2002 NISSAN XTERRA: 108,000km, 5speed, 4WD, black/tint, Alpine sound, clean, new Nokians, $13,500obo, Jackson: 352-2245 1989 TOYOTA PICK-UP, 4by4, extended cab, newer engine, runs great, frame good, rusty, $1100obo., 509-0887 1994 CHEV S10 ext cab 6cyl 5spd with canopy very clean runs excellent $4000 250-427-8101

Recreational 1972 ALASKAN CAMPER, it lowers, 8 foot not cab over, fridge and stove, refinished includes jacks $650.00 250-352-3248 CAMPER VAN WANTED for summer: A reliable, poptop for “Road To Compassion” trip. Trade, borrow, or rent. 250-354-4224 SAILBOAT RUDDER. STANDS approx 6’ from tip to top. Steam bent teak tiller. I can email pictures. 250.354.7411

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Business

Blue skies over Baker Street Blue Sky Clothin Co. brings colourful clothes made for everyday women onto Nelson’s mainstreet by Chris Shepherd Blue Sky Clothing Co. has moved its brand of “no sweat shopping” closer to the action this week, shifting its operation to Baker Street. “We felt it was time to have some better exposure,” says Marilyn Cavanaugh, co-owner of Blue Sky Clothing. She, along with husband and co-owner Robin Brook, are holding their grand opening at 511 Baker St. this Friday, April 3. The grand opening launches their month-long sale where people can buy one item and get the second half price for all of April. The Baker Street location is the second site Blue Sky Clothing has

had in Nelson and runs in addition to the store’s Balfour location next to the ferry terminal. Both stores feature clothes Cavanaugh designed for what she calls “real women.” “We want to sell to real people so they can look beautiful and natural.” For many years she’s been designing clothes and working with sewers and fabric dyers in Indonesia. Cavanaugh got into the clothing business to fill a gap she saw in women’s clothing. “A long time ago I looked at clothing and felt the sizing didn’t seem to fit many women,” Cavanaugh says. Over the years she’s developed a keen sense of design and can

rattle off the measurements for any item of clothing in the store. Blue Sky Clothing has skirts, shirts, dresses all designed by Cavanaugh. There’s also a line of shorts and shirts Brook designs. The line – Jungle Beast – provides the “industrial strength clothing” Cavanaugh says her husband favours. All the clothing is made in either Indonesia or China. Cavanaugh and Brook live in Indonesia for three months of the year, traveling to the warmer climates in the winter to cut patterns and distribute them to a collection of sewers in the neighbourhood. Indonesia offers Cavanaugh the opportunity to work on a small scale with her workers, keeping

her business manageable. Indonesia also lets her work closely with a batik artist (who uses wax to control how fabric is dyed) and dye artist to create colourful, unique designs on the fabric. Cavanaugh works with a businesswoman in China to create Blue Sky Clothing’s knitted items. All the clothing from China is organic, Cavanaugh says. She likes the relationship she has with the workers in Indonesia and China because it is women entrepreneurs working together. Blue Sky Clothing is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The store can be reached at 354-0101.

A long time ago I looked at clothing and felt the sizing didn’t seem to fit many women. Marilyn Cavanaugh, co-owner of Blue Sky Clothing Co.

Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals - Comm.

Rentals Wanted

Shared Accom.

FABULOUS LAKEVIEW HOME only 3 miles from town in the Nasookin subdivision. Very spacious with 3/4 bedrooms, new tile floors, central air and mortgage helper downstairs. $569,000 Call Trevor@NelsonRealty. ca 250-354-8409 TWO PROPERTIES FOR Sale: Nelson’s North Shore, 10 mins. to town, across from Troop Junction beach. 1-4 acres. Beautiful lakeviews, creek, underground services, great sun exposure, gentle slope, private natural setting with mature trees, ready to build. $200,000, $210,000. (250)354-7741 2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW, lower Fairview, open concept, woodstove, many recent improvements, detached workshop. $250,000. 250-352-4680 Karl. MOBILE HOME: By owner. This 2 bedroom home is in a beautiful adult park offering a short stroll to the lake and private dock. Comes with a storage shed and deck, all in great condition. Owner is moving to be with family. $119,500. Leave a message at 250-229-2158. WATERFRONT LOT FULLYSERVICED with spectacular views of Kootney Lake & mountains. 5 min to downtown. Call Brent 604-715-9181 HOUSE ON ACRE in Bonnington, 3bdr up, large 2 bdr bright rental down, stunning view 250-359-6997 AFFORDABLE RURAL LIVING Mobile home for sale in Blewett. $43,500 See photos/details muffincake.bravejournal.com 250-352-6701 evenings 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.

SALMO LARGE FLAT village lot, 733 Railway Ave. $75,000. More info: www.peakfreaks.com/salmo.htm or 250-352-9133 FOR SALE BY owner. 3 bedroom home with veiws, over 30 fruit trees, historic Riondel $189,500.00. 830990-4433,830-997-2612

3 BDRM HOUSE on North Shore avail May 1st $750/mo. Call 825-9489 WELL CARED FOR, 3 bedroom home in Castlegar, close to schools, W/D, $1200/mo, references required, 354-3793 SPECTACULAR VIEW PROCTER 2 bedroom renovated upperfloor suite. Large living space. Wood/Electric heat. $850 incl. hydro. 354-9465 ROSSLAND 1BDR APARTMENT. Laundry, non-smokers, no pets (allergy free) 250-505-0800 STUDENT LOOKING FOR roomate to share house in Fairview. $400/mo +utils, w/d, n/s, n/p. 250-505-9341 ROOM FOR RENT $400/mo +dep. Util. inclu. Winlaw. Responsible, clean, working, references. 250505-0796 Thurs. - Mon. days, qupelle@gmail.com SPACIOUS, CLEAN, PARTLY furnished bsmt. suite. Private entrance, lake front, shared kitchen, 25 min. from Nelson, on bus route. $450 inclusive. 250-509-1016 LOG HOUSE FOR rent 5 km. from Kaslo, $600 plus utilities, quiet, beautiful country setting. (250)353-7482 ROOM IN 2 Bedroom Uphill house. Quiet, clean. n/s, n/p $430+utilities. May and June only 250-352-9432 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 ROOMS TO RENT, shared house in sunny Blewett. Furnished, W/D, storage, large yard, $475/mo, includes utilities. Available immediately, contact 250-509-0662 for info. Must be clean, quiet and have an understanding of shared accom. COUNTRY LIVING BACHELOR suite, included utilities, rent negotiable. must like pets. Available April 1. 250-352-7385

PROFESSIONAL THERAPY OFFICE. Incl: sun porch, utilities, parking, closet, shared waiting room. Downtown. $420. 250-352-5757 LOOKING FOR SHOP space with 220 power in the Nelson area to set up professional woodworking equipment for reasonable rent and/or shared use of Delta industrial machines including; cabinet saw, 15” planer, 8” jointer, 6 x 108” edge sander, 10” compound mitre, router and tabel, dust collector, drill press, compressor and more. Win-win potential, call 250-352-1199

TWO MEN REQUIRE accommodation in Nelson area. References, honest, reliable, clean, organized, no parties. Aaron 250-352-9876 WANTED GARAGE OR workshop close to nelson mainly for stoage and some woodwork 250-354-9114 CLEAN, QUIET, NS/NP, steady income, looking for 2 bedroom suite or apt. near town. Have References. Call Leah 250-505-6695 FEMALE WITH CAT looking for comfy, quiet home, rental/long term housesit with nature/yard, Nelson/ area. 250-505-7555 MATURE (EARLY 50ÍS), quiet married professional couple (research nurse, social scientist), non-smokers, no children, relocating from Vancouver, seek 2BR+ home for rent in Nelson for 1-2 years starting any time April 15 ñ June 1. We plan to visit Nelson April 3-6 for house-hunting. Former homeowner, experienced in gardening and basic home maintenance. References from former landlords available. Will pay extra deposit for our two indoor cats. Contact Barb or David at 604-731-4437 or e-mail barbmoffat@shaw.ca

LARGE BASEMENT SUITE. Separate kitchen/entrance. Close to Selkirk College. Available Apr. 1. 495.00/mo. including utilities. n/p n/s 352-6832 SHARE HOUSE WITH Rasta, no alcohol/tobacco, nice view downtown, 375/mo.inclusive, 505-1170 FURNISHED ROOM IN Rosemont available May1. $425 rent includes utilities, w/d,internet. Call Ann @352-9589 BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE bathroom in large shared house available for clean, quiet, responsible person. 250-352-1693 LOOKING FOR ONE person to share Uphill house. $450 month + utilities +depoists. 250-354-4733 NELSON ROOM RENTALS. Quiet,clean, respectful renters wanted. Starting at $500. Available May1. 250-352-7038 Leave message

Real Estate Wanted SINGLE MOTHER NEEDS HOME for her and 2 kids. For May/June 1st call 250-777-0959 2 ADULTS LOOKING to rent 2 bd suite or house, n/p, n/s, solid references. Call 250-354-9705

Rentals LUXURY ON GOLF Course 3 bedroom 2.5 bath townhome $2000/mo + utilities email: liveinnelson@hotmail. com no pets/smoking 1-BDRM + DEN (2nd bdrm), 2 bath brand new Amber Bay Condo. Ground floor, large patio w/ lake/mtn views. 5 appliances, underground parking, exercise room. $1250/mo + elec (heat, H/W incl.). June 1. 250352-5557 RENT TO OWN one of our properties in the nelson area. For further info call 1-888-222-0652. ROOM AVAILABLE IN 2 brdroom apt in fairview. $450 p/m share with single chick. call 250-505-0302 UPHILL HERITAGE 3 BEDROOM UPPER SUITE (2nd & 3rd floors). Amazing deck/views. Bright. Wireless. May-Oct. $1450+. 250-352-1146. SUNNY, SPACIOUS, 3-BEDROOM Castlegar Home, quiet neighbourhood, large yard, W/D, $1150/month, references, 352-2791

Rentals Wanted QUIET N/S STUDENT couple seeks 12 bedroom place. 2 cats. Available June. email@miss.stephka@gmail.com HOUSING URGENTLY NEEDED! Clean, safe, low-cost accommodations needed to house local low income citizens. For more information please contact Bev at Nelson Cares at : 250-551-3015 FAMILY 0F 4 Seeks 3 BDR House in Nelson area. By April 30th. Responsible Mother of 3, N/S, FT Nurse. References available. Call Galiena @ 250-365-6067 COUPLE WITH NEWBORN needs housing 900 max with utilities clean /quite good references David & Desiree 250-777-0322 FAMILY SEEKING 3-4 BDR HOME: Uphill neighbourhood preferred, Nelson, but all considered. Please call 250-505-7709 2 BD NEEDED for rent. 2 adults, n/p, n/s, excellent references. Call 250354-9705 or 250-509-1964. AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEEDED in Nelson or Salmo area. Responsible man, single, no pets. Helpful, handy. Allen 250-352-9876

Shared Accom. CASTLEGAR, FURNISHED BEDROOM, shared kitchen and bath. Utilities inc. 150/wk or 450/mo 250-304-7806 SHARED RENTAL IN Uphill, nonsmoker, 60+ prefered. Call evenings 250-354-4925

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CHALET HOME & ACREAGE

3-4 bed. 3 bath 2,500 sq.ft. home finished on 3 levels. Outstanding views of Kootenay Lake & Kokanee Glacier. Subdivision potential, gardens, outbuildings, 2 wells & water license.

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COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY

Fully rented commercial building with highway access and off-street parking located in downtown Nelson is an excellent investment or development opportunity.

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SOLID FAMILY HOME

4 bed. 1.5 bath. home on 50’ x 120’ corner lot in Uphill featuring hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace, doublecarport, storage shed, sundeck & garden area. Quick possession available.

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NATURE CALLS

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HOMES & GARDENS Radon and real estate deals

anyway due to many differWe are considering putent factors that can affect ting our house up for sale. radon gas and how it enters Do we have to have a radon your home. The most comtest done prior to listing mon testing device in our it? What are the regulaarea is the Alpha Track tions for radon testing with Monitor, which is a miniregards to real estate? mum, 91 day testing device In the U.S., the EPA has that can be obtained for recommended the homes under $40. are tested and if necessary Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak In 2007 Health Canada the radon levels reduced & Dale Olinyk lowered the federal guideprior to listing it on the market. Some states have your actual radon exposure. line to which buildings taken this recommendation Radon readings can fluctu- require remediation from further into a mandatory ate dramatically for many 800 Bq/metre cubed to reasons and short term test- 200 Bq/metre cubed. This test prior to listing. Health Canada so far ing (which is the type of test means that many more does not currently have any that would be required for Canadian homes will need guidelines as far as manda- real estate transactions as remediation to lower radon tory testing of a home or far as time lines are con- levels and possibly, the very building prior to the sale cerned) are not necessarily home that you live in now however, a test is recom- giving us the actual radon or the one you plan to purmended. As real estate exposure levels over the chase. A typical residential transactions typically hap- long term. Short term tests pen quickly, there is often can be done but, depending remediation system can be little or no time to deal on the results obtained you installed for approximately with radon or other issues. would follow up anyway $3,000 or less. This depends The current recommended with a second test being on the type and specific requirements of the systest is a long-term test of either long or short term. It is recommended that tem to be installed in your 91 days or longer as this gives us a good look of all homes should be tested home. Bill, Paul and Dale are building consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson. Send questions to editor@expressnews.bc.ca. Archived copies of Home Front can be found at www.lynchinspection.com.

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Must be seen to appreciate this terrific, well maintained home situated only 10 minutes from Nelson. .47 acres of park like setting. 3 bed, 2.5 bath home offers finished basement, in floor heated workshop, 2 car garage, large shed, private covered deck and landscaped yard.

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This newly built contemporary home boast impeccable design. Open floor plan, 3 beds, 3 baths, in floor heating, soaker tub, 2 fireplaces, 9 foot ceilings, stamped concrete in basement, 4 car tandem garage to name a few. Enjoy incredible mountain and lake views.

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