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Citizen of the year

Retired doctor’s support of health care, community and other seniors wins Dr. John Mackay annual award

nal members of the Nelson and District Health Task If there’s a thread that Force, a body set up by runs through the life of the City of Nelson and Dr. John Mackay, it would RDCK to investigate how be the sense of comrade- cuts to healthcare were Accomodation prorie and common purpose affecting people in the viders agree to collect found in the organizations Kootenays. new tax for Kootenay Mackay recalls the he’s volunteered his time Lake marketing orgapublic outcry in 2002 to over the years. nization. It’s because of that when the Interior Health PAGE 4 involvement that Mackay, Authority (IHA) cut out a retired internal medi- most surgical services in cine specialist, has been Nelson. Mackay says he got named the 2008 Citizen of the Year by the Knights of involved because he saw a Columbus, who will hon- threat to the community. “I thought people were our Mackay with a dinner on Saturday, April 18, 6 really in danger.” Removing surgeons p.m. at St. Josephs School Hall. Tickets are available from Kootenay Lake �� at Sonja’s China Cabinet, Hospital meant emerInterior Health �� gency doctors didn’t have 446 Baker St. Authority issues pricMackay says winning the immediate consula�� ey order to improve the award was unexpect- tion support they needed, water �� treatment in ed, but looking at the Mackay says. South Slocan. The task force, which things the 80-year-old has PAGE 3 �� done since he retired in Mackay chaired for sever1991, it isn’t really sur- al years until just recently, �� has studied the effects of �� prising. Mackay first came to IHA cuts to health care the Kootenays in 1954 and submitted five reports when he was the town’s since 2003. While Mackay retired doctor. Mackay lived there right up until retire- in 1991, he’s still active �� ment, when he moved to in providing care to �� Kootenay residents. That the North Shore. He’s hardly slowed care comes in the form �� Province funds lowof his involvement with down. income spots in new He joined the Nelson the Second Winds music seniors�� development. Rotary Club, continuing group, which tours seniors PAGE 3 �� a lifetime of volunteer- care facilities around ing that began when he the Kootenays, bringing andemail up towith 30 any changes or an approval. helped Fruitvale’s Please prooffound for accuracy then instruments phone, fax or singers to get the resiRotary club. Phone: • Fax:dents 250.352.5075 • Email: to sing along, not sales@expressnews.bc.ca His250.354.3910 work with Nelson’s just listen. Rotary has focussed largeThe Express is not responsible for any errors after the client has signed off. Mackay, who plays ly on the international scene where he’s worked piano and harmonica, on supporting microbanks loves the connection in Honduras, which help between the performers people start small busi- and the residents. “I’ve noticed that if I nesses and become selfgo one on one with them sufficient. Mackay likes the micro- you’ll see their lips moving bank structure because it along. You realize you’ve has a 95 per cent repay- got through to them.” Along with the other ment rate and once a CHRIS SHEPHERD small fund is started, it members, Mackay’s wife The Knights of Columbus picked Dr. John Mackay as Nelson’s citizen of the year for 2008. The can grow and help more of 55 years, Nancy, is also retired doctor has been a strong force in advocating for health care in the region. a member. people. Mackay says he’s noWhen asked why he’s Winds – Mackay says greatly rewarding. Mackay has been active “It’s a fellowship thing, right in the Kootenays as great musician but admits been so involved with the commeraderie and he plays every day for fun these groups – the Rotary, sense of common purpose I suppose. We’ve all well. the task force and Second intrinsic to all of them are become great friends.” He was one of the origi- and relaxation. by Chris Shepherd

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Pugilistic poetry

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Business

The Elephant in the room

Briefly New alteration business

Elephant Gallery and Kokanee Camera Company move to Baker Street and bigger space

Nelson Sewing Solutions (NSS) is the new alteration business in town. Located at 542 Baker St., above KC’s restaurant, NSS provides services in clothing alterations, hemming, zipper repair, pocket mending, patching and darning holes, creative embellishments, formal wear, custom orders and more. Sage Berrett and Jill Sosnowski, both lifelong seamstresses with a passion for comfortable and beautifully unique clothing, opened their doors to the public on Tuesday, March 10 with an encouraging local response. They have an April special: Bring in six items for repair and get one for free. They are committed to processing sewing orders in a quick and timely fashion. They have a backup team of seamstresses and tailors to help out if they get a backlog of work. Barrett and Sosnowski can also make patters and custom designs for prom dresses, summer parties, weddings and festivals. Nelson Sewing Solutions can be reached at 354-1322.

by Chris Shepherd When a business outgrows its surroundings there’s only one thing to do: Move into a bigger location and keep on growing. That’s what Elephant Mountain Gallery and Kokanee Camera Company did when they moved to 535 Baker St. last week. The two businesses shared space on Josephine Street, just a block up the hill from Baker Street, but they quickly outgrew the location. “We were just growing at such an exponential rate we were literally outgrowing the walls,” said Vince Hempsall, who co-owns Elephant Mountain Gallery with Melissa Welsh. The gallery features high-quality photos by West Kootenay photographers who highlight mountain culture. Between the large, high-quality prints and an expanding collection of cameras and camera equipment sold by Derrick Bruce’s Kokanee Camera Company, there was little room

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Melissa Welsh, left, Vince Hempsall, Derrick Bruce and Lisa McGreedy have moved their gallery/camera store to Baker Street.

on the store’s walls. Combined with photography classes offered by Welsh and Bruce, both photographers themselves, it was time to move. For Bruce, the new location gives him a much larger venue to display his selection of cameras, camera bags, tripods and memory cards. It also allows him to have a better workspace to run his photography printing business. Bruce

prints most of the photographs in the gallery and at the Baker Street location he’ll be able to expand the products he offers. He already prints on photo and fine art paper along with canvas, but now he’ll be able to add glossy and matte coatings to the canvas prints. He’s also recently picked up a new canvas stretching system that cuts down on the time it takes to mount a canvas. Welsh is also looking for new

photographers to feature on the gallery’s walls. She asks photographers who have pictures about mountain culture to drop off a CD with 10 to 15 high resolution and an artist’s statement at the store. Elephant Mountain Gallery can be reached at 352-0921 and Kokanee Camera Company can be reached at 352-7799. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

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Troubled waters

IHA orders improvements to South Slocan water system, residents ask for review by Chris Shepherd Rural directors agreed to appeal an Interior Health Authority order to improve a water system in South Slocan after residents called for help from what they call a “reprehensible” act by the health authority. Peter Wood, chairman of the South Slocan Water System, spoke to the Regional District of Central Kootenay’s rural affairs committee on Thursday, April 2. The water system is owned by the RDCK but operated by residents. Wood appeared before the rural directors to ask them to request a review of the Interior Health Authority’s (IHA) order to improve the water system in South Slocan that provides water to roughly 60 homes. “What we need is the RDCK and Interior Health Authority to allow us the time to make improvements and provide potable water in a more economical way,” said Wood. Residents are worried their water rates will “go through the ceiling” if they have to pay for the water treatment system required by the IHA, Wood said. Water rates were estimated to go up to at least $1,000 once the IHA improvements were finished. South Slocan water users currently pay roughly $350 for water. The IHA issued the order in January 2009 after learning a referendum to borrow money to improve the

The fact that they have E. coli in their water is unacceptable from a public health perspective. Ken Christian, Interior Health Authority South Slocan water system failed. The water system has been on a boil water advisory since 1992 and tests often find E. coli. The South Slocan system draws water from a series of springs and Smokey Creek and the water is not treated before it reaches homes. The IHA order requires the RDCK, which owns the water system, to treat and disinfect the water to reduce viruses, bacteria, giardia and cryptosporidium by the end of March 2010. In order to meet the requirements of the order the RDCK will have to borrow money and charge the South Slocan water users by increasing their

water rates. “The fact that they have E. coli in their water is unacceptable from a public health perspective,” said Ken Christian, regional director of health protection for the IHA. “We are unwavering on the fact that that cannot continue. It’s too big of a liability for them and we have to look after people like the children of the community and the seniors of the community.” Despite the untreated water, Wood says there has not been a reported illness due to the water. Christian said the IHA is willing to work with residents to fix the water system but at the rural affairs meeting, Wood was highly critical of the health authority. Wood said the water system management committee has asked for building permits to make improvements, including using $29,000 worth of new water pipe, but every building request, which IHA has to approve, has been denied. “We have been completely stymied by the IHA,” Wood said, before calling the recent order to make improvements “reprehensible.” Christian said phased improvements can be acceptable, but could not comment on the specific projects put forward by the South Slocan water system operators. Christian could not say whether the request for a review would change the IHA order.

Sponsorship for NDCC Community complex looks for corporate sponsors to help pay for infrastructure fixes by Chris Shepherd The Nelson and District Community Complex is looking to increase its corporate sponsorship, but that doesn’t mean the name is going to change, says the RDCK’s recreation head. Bernie Van Hooft, director of recreation for the RDCK, said there was some interest in his call for proposals from people looking to generate sponsorship for the NDCC pool, rink, fitness room and the complex as a whole.

The submission deadline was last week and Van Hooft hopes to have a contractor working by early May. The contractor wouldn’t be an employee of the RDCK but would collect commissions from selling sponsorship for the complex. “Naming rights are not on the table at the moment,” Van Hooft said. Instead, sponsors would have a “large presence” in the facility they choose to support. Van Hooft has wanted to create an overall sponsorship plan for the NDCC

for several years now. He wants sponsorship to help pay for the complex’s capital projects. The pool needs an air handling unit and dehumidification system to improve the pool’s air and capture heat to reduce gas heating costs. The roof needs repairs as well. “I don’t have a price on that yet but I can guarantee it will be over half a million.” Van Hooft doesn’t know how much money sponsorship will bring in, but he hopes to see up to $100,000 a year at the start.

Express editor wins bronze Arts and culture story takes third place in provincial newspaper awards by Nelson Becker Express editor Chris Shepherd won third place in the arts and culture category at this year’s provincial community newspaper awards. Shepherd’s story, “Loco locals committed,”covered the creation of Loco Phantasmo, by Bessie Wapp and Nicola Harwood. The play, loosely based on Wapp’s own experiences with her mentally ill biological father, was a dark comedy that starred Wapp, Michael Graham, Brahm Taylor and Lisel Forst. Through interviews with Wapp and Harwood, Shepherd gave readers a chance to understand how the creative process that goes into making a play. The judges wrote that Shepherd’s story, which ran in the Wednesday, Jan. 16 Express “makes the reader want to go and see it! Concise and creative writing made this short article a pleasure to read.” The arts and culture category is a provincewide comopetition and Shepherd was against writers from community newspapers of all sizes from the Lower Mainland,

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Vancouver Island and the Interior. The 2009 Ma Murray Community Newspaper Awards are organized by the B.C. and Yukon Community Newspaper Association, an organization that counts most community newspapers as members and were held on Saturday, April 4.

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Province kicks in $855,000 to give 13 senior citizens affordable housing at new building by Chris Shepherd A seniors’ community planned for John’s Walk will make 13 suites available to low-income seniors now that it has an $855,000 grant from the province. Last fall, Golden Life Management applied for the grant from the province’s Housing Endowment Fund because the company received

many applications from seniors who could not afford to rent a suite at Lake View Village, says Celeste Mullin, spokesperson for Golden Life Management. Rent at the 90-unit development will range from $1,875 to $2,400. Seniors staying at Lake View Village get dinner, snacks, weekly housekeeping, access to a shuttle into town and the facility is staffed 24/7.

The suites – which include studios, one- and two-bedroom units – have bathrooms designed with seniors’ needs in minds and a full kitchen. The 13 suites for low-income seniors will all be studios. Mullin says the $855,000 will subsidize the 13 suites for 25 years. “Seniors will pay 70 per cent of their after tax income towards rent and then Golden Life will

subsidize the remainder. It’s income based which makes it affordable to seniors of all levels of income.” Golden Life Management will decide which seniors can access the low-income suites. Lake View Village was first announced in May 2008 and the four storey development is scheduled to open in the fall of 2009.

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Justy was a little Staffordshire terrier who came into our lives last July. She was a very special dog who stole our hearts with her loving, gentle disposition. She loved to hike in the mountains and was especially fond of our dog Beezer. She left us after an unsuccessful struggle with cancer. We miss her so.

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There’s going to be a new organization promoting the Kootenay Lake area to tourists now that hotel and motel operators agreed to collect a new tax from their guests. The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce spearheaded the project, known as a destination marketing organization (DMO) that will use a two per cent tax collected by accommodation providers from the City of Nelson and Areas E, F, D and the Village of Kaslo. Only businesses that already collect the existing eight per cent hotel tax will have the new tax added. Tom Thomson, executive director of the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, says the DMO will market the region as a whole for tourists outside the

area. The DMO money will be managed by a new non-profit society with a board of directors that include accommodation industry representatives, Ainsworth Hot Springs, Whitewater Ski Resort, the outdoor adventure sector, Cultural Development Commission, the sports sector and the Chamber of Commerce. The DMO got the final green light once the Chamber of Commerce got the support of 56 per cent of the accommodators who represent 57 per cent of the beds available in the region. Provincial legislation governs DMOs and the minimum requirement was 51 per cent of the accommodators representing 51 per cent of the beds. Thomson expects it will be several months before the new tax is implemented. The tax will form the core funding for the DMO but

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local governments have kicked in some seed money to get the project started. The City of Nelson contributed $53,000 and electoral Areas E and F kicked $24,700 using money from their Union of B.C. Municipalities tourism grants. Accommodators had some reservations about the DMO at first, raising concerns about how the organization would be governed and also worried about adding another tax to their guests. Ryan Martin, owner of the Hume Hotel and Best Western Baker Street Inn, has been involved in discussions about the DMO from the beginning and supported the project. “I just think it’s time we have a focused marketing campaign,” Martin said. “We’ve rested on our laurels and relied on word of mouth all this time.”

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Nelson’s growing family. In the front left, Baie-Saint Paul mayor Jean Fortin was given a tour of Nelson by councillors Margaret Stacey, front middle, and Bob Adams. They were joined by Chantal Lunardi, back right, from AFKO, and Clement Turgeon, a youth representative from Baie-Saint Paul.

Nelson gains a sister Artistic community Baie-Saint Paul and Nelson sign sister-city agreement Canadian Municipalities says our new sister conference in May 2008. city will be a valuable The Nelson family has The conference was in help for helping Nelson grown to include a sis- Quebec City and Stacey explore that potentiality ter city in Quebec that and Dooley took the themselves. boasts a vibrant artistic opportunity to make a The new relationship community and pro-arts side trip to Baie-Saint with Baie-Saint Paul policy that one council- Paul, an hour away on is largely a credit to lor says Nelson could the St. Lawrence River. the work done by the learn from. The town of 7,500 was Association francophone “It’s a lovely town one of the 2007 Cultural des Kootenays Ouest Please proof for accuracy then phone, fax or email with any changes or an approval. not unlike Nelson,” says Capitals of Canada, a (AFKO), Nelson’s franPhone: 250.354.3910 • Fax:Councillor 250.352.5075Margaret • Email: sales@expressnews.bc.ca federal designation that cophone association. Stacey, who visited Baie- comes with considerChantal Lunardi, the The Express is not responsible anywith errors after the client has signed off. Saintfor Paul Mayor able federal funding. executive director of John Dooley during Becoming a Cultural AFKO, says Baie-Saint their visit to Quebec Capital is an consider- Paul is an excellent for the Federation of able project but Stacey match for Nelson. by Chris Shepherd

“In Quebec it is a very popular tourist attraction for arts and innovation.” The city, which is the birthplace of the popular Cirque de Soleil, is big into the visual arts and features 30 art galleries on Baie-Saint Paul’s main street. “They have the same goals and aspirations but have gone further than us in the cultural sector,” says Stacey. Baie-Saint Paul joins Izushi, Japan as another sister city for Nelson.

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Opinions & Letters Editorial Congratulations are in order The Express has featured two major accomplishments in this week’s issue and we would like to take this opportunity to again recognize them. On our front page we have profiled Dr. John Mackay, 2008’s citizen of the year. Dr. Mackay is a perfect example of someone who finds many different ways to give to his community. He has drawn on his enthusiasm, education and talents to improve the lives of people in the West Kootenay and across the world and we join the Knights of Columbus (who organize the citizen of the year award) and the rest of the community in recognizing Dr. Mackay. He has set the bar high and we hope everyone will try to match his example. While there are people like Dr. Mackay who can volunteer their time and energy and other people who donate money to large organizations, that does not mean you need to work on such a scale to improve our community. Giving can come at a much more personal level. We should strive to give to everybody we come in contact with each day. Whether it is giving a compliment, encouragement or even a smile, it is possible to give to your community. Our other congratulations go to the Nelson Leafs. They had a remarkable season followed by an even more impressive playoff season that took them all the way to the provincial championships. The Leafs looked set to take that as well but were frustrated in their efforts in the gold-medal game. The Leafs have brought great recognition to hockey in our province and we thank them for working so hard on the ice to represent Nelson and we also thank them for their volunteer work in the broader community.

Fish Heads & Flowers Fish heads - to people who insist on stopping in doorways and the middle of the sidewalk, in clusters, to chat. Look around, others are trying to make their way around you! It’s called empathy! Flowers - to the family walking in Uphill who came to my aid when my dog fell ill. You made calls on your cell phone and sat with my beloved pet while I went for help. Your kindness and generosity lift my spirit and I thank you. Fish heads - to people who dial wrong telephone numbers, then don’t have the

good grace to say that they have made a mistake. Instead they just hang up! Flowers - to my Tic Tac T. Thank you for taking care of me after my surgery! Words can’t express my love for you. You amaze me more and more everyday! Love you.- Booger Flowers - to all our friends who took the time on Saturday afternoon to help us move our business into our new location. What would have taken us many hours instead only took us one, thanks to your volunteer efforts. We are truly grateful.

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Everywhere, even in Croatia! This photo was taken during a trip to Croatia in September, 2008. The historic city of Dubrovnik is in the background. Just a few days before this was taken I became engaged. We are getting married in Italy on September 9, 2009. — Darcie Kinsey

Seafood is the way I’d go. Pacific salmon grilled on a cedar plank. Peter Hutt, Castlegar

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Corn on the cob. I like peaches and cream with a little bit of cayenne and butter. Matt Cohen, Nelson

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Sports & Recreation Express run postponed Popular run and walk will return in 2010 by Chris Shepherd The Express 6K and 10K Fun Run/Walk has been put on hold for this year only and the Express owner promises the return of the annual run in 2010. The paper was unable to find an organizer to dedicate enough time for the summer run, says Express publisher/owner Nelson Becker. “Rather than put on an unorganized run, we decided to postpone it for one year.” Proceeds from the first three runs have been set aside to support fitness

in the community and that money will be kept for that purpose, Becker says. While he could not provide the community with a run, Becker encourages people to take part in the many other runs and walks that will happen throughout the summer this year. Becker says people are welcome to contact him and he is looking for a coordinator for the 2010 run. He can be reached at the Express office at 3543910.

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Wearing the dark jerseys, Leafs players Dane Rupert, left, and Brock Munro crash the net in their game against the Oceanside Generals on Friday, April 3. Munro is just about to score the Leafs’ fourth goal of their 5-2 victory.

Leafs take silver in prov. champs Junior Bs dominate hockey champs until gold-medal game by Chris Shepherd The Nelson Leafs’ hockey season has come to an end at last with their unexpected second-place finish at the provincial championships. At first it looked like the Leafs were going to continue dominating junior B hockey like they have for the past few months. Coming off a 12-game winning streak in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League

(KIJHL) championships, the Leafs went to the Cyclone Taylor Cup in Richmond heavily favoured to win. It looked like they were going to do so, downing the Abbotsford Pilots (62), Oceanside Generals (5-2) and Richmond Sockeyes (5-2) in roundrobin play. That perfect record didn’t follow them into their gold-medal game against the Sockeyes on Sunday, April 5. The Sockeyes took the

lead early in the game and the Leafs were down 3-1 after the first period. Both teams were stumped in the second period until Richmond scored their fourth of the evening with just under four minutes to go. The Sockeyes scored quickly in the third period, stretching into a 6-1 lead and leading the Leafs to pull Garrett Beckwith from net and put Peter Alexander in. Both goalies had played games in the round-robin

portion of the tournament. Goal scorers for the Leafs were Kai Bauman and Isaac MacLeod in the final game. The loss marks the end of an impressive season for the Leafs, who finished the regular season with a 43 win, nine loss record. The team rode that momentum into the KIJHL playoffs, losing just one game against the Spokane Braves in the first round.

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Briefly Junior golf tees up

First tournament is Saturday, April 18 at the Balfour Golf Course The 2009 junior golf circuit has been set and is open to players under the ages of 19. Ages 13 to 18 are divided into three age groupings (13/14, 15/16 and 17/18) and play 18 holes with nine-hole play available for those 12 and under. Players 13 and older will require an index card (available from a pro shop) and should have a handicap of 27 or less. Zone 1W players between 13 and 18 will be awarded point to determine the West Kootenay Divisional Champions. Players are asked to register by 4 p.m. the Thursday before the tournament by calling the pro shop or signing up at the tournament on the previous weekend. Tee times are 12 p.m. for 18 holes with nine-hole players teeing off after the last 18 hole group. Players are required to be at the course and paid up by 11 a.m. The cost is $15 for 18 holes and $10 for nine holes. Contact Cam Leitch at 265-2223 or wkjuniorgolf@yahoo. ca for additional information. Those new to the circuit need to sign a player registration certificate and agreement prior to playing. This will be available at the course or through email. All players must abide by the BCGA Players Code of Conduct and the BCGA rules. Parents are welcome but must also abide by the BCGA Parents Code of Conduct. – submitted

Setting it straight The math was incorrect in an Express story on the BC-STV (“The big question,” March 25). In the paragraph reporting how many votes a candidate would need to get elected with 10,000 valid votes should read “a candidate would need 2,001.”

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Slam revolution Spoken word takes Nelson by storm by Kyle Wells

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The Syringa Tree

Show times begin Wednesday, April 8 at the TNT Playhouse, at the corner of Ward and Carbonate Streets The Broadway production of The Syringa Tree, a story set in apartheid South Africa, was such a huge hit, reviewers and even the stars from other shows were falling over their superlatives. Mathew Broderick, Rosie O’Donnell, Hilary Swank, even Queen Oprah, weighed in with over-the-top praise – for the play and its author/performer Pamela Gien. Now Nelson can experience the excitement created by

home-grown Alison Deon, back from a burgeoning theatre career in Toronto, playing the 22 roles ranging from a sixyear-old white girl to her 60 something black nanny. Directed by Jane Sinclair, who grew up in South Africa, The Syringa Tree will have preview performances Wednesday and Thursday, April 8th and 9th, (admission is $10) are followed by opening night on Friday, April 10. The show will run Thursdays to Sundays throughout April. Tickets at Eddy Music for the regular run are $17 for adults and $14 for students.

There is a revolution going on in Nelson. After years of quiet gatherings in homes and dimly lit cafés, a long neglected group of artists are finding new light. Spoken word poetry has begun to stake its own claim. This Sunday marks the third of the monthly Nelson Poetry �� Slam at the Cocoa-Nut Lounge Aspen Switzer’s �� and based�� on the first two it is send off sure to be a hit. In a slam, poets �� Saturday, April 11, 8 p.m. come the mic one by one with at the Living Room, �� three minutes to wow the audi�� 351 Baker St., alley ence and the judges chosen from entrance, across from it. The contestants are rated on a �� Oxygen Art Centre 10 point scale and are judged on �� Aspen Switzer, originality, energy, performance �� Nelson’s travelling seeketc. The judges are advised to er and songstress, is resist influence from the audience �� heading east again but and the audience is advised to try she’s not going without and influence the judges. There �� a solo send-off perforare two rounds before the top mance. rated poets face off against each �� This is the start of a tour other in a Thunderdome-esque that goes from Nelson to final round. �� Charlottetown, PEI and Samuel Stevenson, who organizes back to Montreal where the event describes a slam as “inspir�� she gets set for a summer ing, intimidating, and exciting.” �� of fringe festivals. She “Being involved in slam poetry is bringing a solo show right now is like being involved of songwriting and story with jazz when Louis Armstrong telling to the Montreal, was playing single note solos for Toronto, Winnipeg and the first time,” Stevenson says, Victoria Fringe Festivals capturing both the excitement and this summer. She will the potential of spoken word in also reunite with her this area. beloved trio for some Last month’s event captured SUBMITTED summer music festivals this energy. The audience was online at www.aspenincluding the Salmo Arm Festival. eager, the poets nervous but set Advance tickets are switzer.com or $15 at the Roots and Blues and the to impress. After two thrilling Kelowna Music and Arts $10 at Eddy Music and door if available. rounds only Elise Timm-Bottos, Geordi Campos and Blair Leamon remained to square off in a final party’s he was hooked on blending beats on Mat the Alien round that left Leamon as the the turn tables. Friday, April 10 at the Spiritbar, 422 Baker St. still undefeated champion of the He further developed his style while Nelson slam. Let’s clear something up. Technically Mat working in his family’s record store. It may be a competition but the is not an Alien. He grew up not too far from It wasn’t until after he arrived in Canada point is still the poetry and the Manchester (UK) and moved to Canada that his turntable abilities suddenly jumped atmosphere is warm and receiving in the mid ‘90s to follow his snowboarding to anyone who wants to take part addiction which he stumbled upon during to new heights. Mat The Alien is simply or come watch. The Nelson Poetry a trip to Austria. He has been DJing since awe inspiring and arguably the best dj/turnSlam takes place on the second ‘88 and was inspired to play the drums by tablist residing in British Columbia. He will Sunday of every month. Sign up is local bands such as (The Stone Roses and be accompanied by the incomparable beat KYLE WELLS at 6:30 p.m. and for more info visit Blair Leamen won both poetry slam nights held in Happy Mondays) after being introduced to boxer Emotionz with opening set by Bryx. www.nelsonpoetryslam.com. the DJ culture of the acid house warehouse $10 at the door. Nelson so far. The next poetry slam is Sunday, April 12.

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West Kootenay Calendar photo contest

It’s that time of year again when local photographers dig out their photos and search out the very best scenic Kootenay shots to submit to the Otter Books annual calendar photo contest. All photographers chosen for inclusion in the 2010 West Kootenay Scenic Calendar will receive free calendars, and the top three will also get cash prizes of $200 and $100. Anyone can enter, but photos must be high resolution

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Arts & Entertainment and quality. This will be the fifth year that Otter Books produces these calendars, which are sold throughout the region. Fifteen hundred calendars are printed, and most of them find their way out of the area as gifts and mementos, acting as a fine promotion of the scenic beauties of the Kootenays. More information and application forms for the contest are available at Otter Books, 398 Baker Street, Nelson, V1L 4H5, or by email request to westkootcal@gmail. com. Entry deadline is Friday, June 5.

South Rakkas Crew

Saturday, April 11, 10 p.m. at the Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. South Rakkas Crew was founded by producer Dennis ‘Dow Jones’ Shaw in late 2002. After managing Riprock n Alex G Entertainment, Orlando’s premier pop production house, Dow Jones teamed up with Alex G creating what is proving to be one of the hottest dancehall and electro music production teams today. South Rakkas Crew recently released a critically acclaimed EP called South Rakkas Mix Up featuring dancehall’s top DJs on their unique blend of electro and dancehall. The single from this EP called “Mad Again” has spawned its own EP (single) release featuring remixes by Fake Blood, Boy 8 Bit, Diplo, Jokers of the Scene, Drop the Lime, DJ Sega and more. Both these releases are under Diplos Mad Decent label distributed by Turntable Lab in NYC. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Bird-themed art needed for charity auction

Bird Emergency and Kare Society (BEAKS) is holding a fundraising event in June and needs artwork donations from local artists. Organizers are looking for works in a variety of media and bird-themed pieces are preferred. The donations are needed by Sunday, May 31 and will be displayed in a silent auction at Chahko-Mika Mall in June. All money raised will be donated to BEAKS to support that society’s efforts to reduce bird injury and death through education, rehabilitation and release. Visit www.beaks.ca for more information.

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Coco Love Alcorn

Friday, April 10, 8 p.m. at The Sugar Shack Part soul diva, part folk troubadour, part jazz improviser, part revolutionary, part visual artist, Coco Love Alcorn is a multifaceted gem reflecting back the world as she experiences it. As a songwriter and

vocalist, she effortlessly embraces her diverse musical influences of jazz, pop, R&B and folk, melding them seamlessly into her own distinctive and compelling sound. Her expansive dynamic and emotional range, vocal prowess, and love of improvising combined with her willingness to engage fearlessly with the

Terry Huva exhibition

Now until mid-May at the Nelson Municipal Library, 602 Stanley St. Procter artist Terry Huva has taken a literary approach to the current piece exhibited at the Nelson Library. It’s a celebration of words and colour that is painterly, playful, and profound. Huva says part of his inspiration came from an excerpt from Elizabeth Hay’s novel, Late Nights On Air. “It reads: ‘Mr Funk, the poet and dictionary publisher, had compiled a list of the 10 most beautiful words in the

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English language, namely: mist, hush, luminous, murmuring, dawn, chimes, lullaby, melody, tranquil, and golden.’” “The idea of a painting about words intrigued me. When I went to look at the exhibition space a site-specific large painting seemed very appropriate. Now books, and libraries, don’t have only beautiful words, so some of the push/pull of light and dark had to be brought into the mix. The results are a book-inspired painting, about words, for a library.” This marks the first time a site-specific piece was created for the library.

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Book signing by Vicki Delany

Saturday, April 11, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Otter Books, 398 Baker St. Vicki Delany created a beautiful, idyllic, Canadian mountain village within the pages of her 2007 mystery, In The Shadow of the Glacier. Now this quiet village is once again in trouble in Valley of the Lost (just published by Poisoned Pen Press). Heroin has breached the boundaries of Trafalgar, British Columbia. Everyone assumed the young mother had died of a heroin overdose, but the restraint marks on her body tell a different story. Now Probationary Constable Molly Smith and Sergeant John Winters are plunged into the strange nether world of a young woman who didn’t exist and a town that was happy to let her remain that way.

audience have made Coco Love Alcorn a singular and powerful force on the Canadian music scene for over a decade. Miss Quincy will do the opening set. Advance tickets only, $15 at Boutique Music or www.missquincy.net. For more information, contact 352-9211 or www. missquincy.net.

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Ongoing Events Wednesdays

Sundays

Wednesday Apr 8

Thursday Apr 16 (cont’d)

NEED INEXPENSIVE BIRTH CONTROL? Options for Sexual Health drop-in clinic. 333 Victoria St. 5:30-8 p.m. PROBLEM WITH EATING and weight? OA support group 5 - 6 p.m., Nelson Hospital cafeteria (basement). No dues or fees. 250-352-7717 or 1-800-6115788. www.endoftrail.ca/ OANelson.htm DROP IN GREIF SUPPORT GROUP. 7-9 p.m. at Broader Horizons, 905 Gordon Road, back door . THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Wednesdays at 1p.m. Info 250-505-5583 WOMEN’S HOCKEY SCRIMMAGE at the old rink 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. $10 dropin fee. Full equipment required. Info 250-359-7036 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Harrop Hall, Harrop 5:30 p.m. DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon meeting noon The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. HABLAS ESPANOL? Spanish Conversation group meeting every 2nd and 4th Wed of Month 5 - 6 p.m. Vienna Cafe. Donations. Contact Biodan@gmail.com NUTRIENT-RICH COOKING classes every Wed/Sun. Many topics to choose from. Contact Lorraine at lorraine@earthlobby. com or 250-352-3860. GLACIER HARMONIES Women’s Barbershop Chorus. All welcome at 7 p.m. to Baptist Church, 6115th St. Nelson. Dorothy 3527199 or Joey 352-3393 NEW! LUNCHTIME MEDITATION noon - 1 p.m. at the Shambhala Centre, 444 Baker St.

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822. SHAMBHALA CENTRE NYINTHUN 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 WORHSIP, 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. NELSON AA Sunday Morning 10 a.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. NELSON UNITED CHURCH service, 10 a.m. 602 Silica St. ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH Ser vice 10:15 a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. 352-2515 ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Afternoon worship 4 p.m., 21 Silica St. 354-3308

AGM NELSON & DISTRICT Museum, Archives, Art Gallery and Historical Society 6 p.m. 502 Vernon St. BALFOUR IRRIGATION DISTRICT AGM Important presentation of consultant’s “system financing study” of system upgrades & treatment options. 7 p.m. at Balfour Seniors’ Hall. THE SYRINGA TREE presented by the TNT Playhouse 8 p.m. corner of Ward and Carbonate; Tickets at Eddy Music and Reo’s. ALTERNATIVE WORSHIP Experience “Fullness of Time” 7 p.m. Nelson United Church.

LVR GRAD FASHION SHOW 7 p.m. at LVR Gym. Tickets $10 at Eddy Music and Stuart’s News. Info 250-825-4229

Thursdays IS ALCOHOL A PROBLEM IN YOUR LIFE? AA Meetings, Lunch Bunch at Noon. Into Action Big Book Study at 8:00 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria Street, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 BIBLE STUDY JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 6:30 p.m. 560 Baker St., Suite #3. SIGNING CHOIR (sign language) 3:30 p.m. at NDYC, 608 Lake St. www.ndyc.com NELSON BADMINTON CLUB 7-9 p.m. at the Mary Hall Gym. For information call Anne at 3527536 or Guy at 352-6330. REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 229-4346 or 2294343 for more details. CALM, ABIDING TOGETHER, a parent and infant group. Short meditations and discussions. Free at Shambhlala Centre, 444 Baker St.

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 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 10 a.m. - noon at The Family Place 312 Silica St. HERITAGE HARMONY Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892

Fridays

Tuesdays

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 p.m. at 601 Front St.

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.

Saturdays WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Noon meeting at The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Saturday at 1 p.m. For further info. please call 250505-5583

AROUND TOWN

Wed. Apr 8

Fri. Apr 10

OPEN JAM WITH ESTEVAN bring your instruments, voice and poetry to the Royal on Baker. Sign up early, doors open at 9:30 p.m. NIKKO plays live music at Fusion 301 Baker St. PAUL LANDSBERG & BERT PETERS, jazz guitar duo, Library Lounge in the Hume Hotel, 610 p.m. KARAOKE Amy Poznikoff putting on the Ritz and Wild Women Wednesdays at Finleys.

MAT THE ALIEN with Emotionz at Spiritbar. $10 at the door. Opening set by Brynx

Thurs. Apr 9 DAM UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC Open Stage, 9 p.m. hosted by Estevan, Dam Inn, S. Slocan. THE GOODS WITH MR. SMITH spinning all the latest tracks at the Spiritbar, 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. VITAMINS FOR YOU Live at Spiritbar $5 at the door, opening set by DJ: Rippel. FRIENDS OF GREEN, Kiesza along with other Selkirk music students perform at the Capitol Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Half of all ticket proceeds go to WK Eco Society. $15/$10 for students.

Fri. Apr 10 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. TERRY B. MOORE and Olin Mackay Bluegrass at Cedar Creek Cafe, Winlaw. COCO LOVE ALCORN plays The Sugar Shack! Advance tickets $15 available at Boutique Music or www.missquincy.net.

Sat. Apr 11 DAN PERRAULT, CAROL Street & Pat Henman and Mitch Thiessen enter tain unplugged at Ellisons Cafe, 12-3 p.m. ASPEN SWITZER SOLO concert at the Living Room, 351 Baker street alley entrance. 8 p.m. South Rakkas Crew, 10 p.m. $10 at the door at Spiritbar.

Sun. Apr 12 SARAH AND RICH Per form soulful jazz standards in a pleasant lounge setting. 7:30 p.m. at the Redfish Grill 479 Baker St. NIKKO PLAYS EVENINGS at, The Library Lounge, in the Hume Hotel. Blues Jam at the Royal on Baker 7 - 11 p.m. JAZZ DUO PETE Slevin and Adrian Wagner Cedar Creek Cafe, Winlaw.

Mon. Apr 14 SARAH McGLYNN & RICH RABNETT live at The Library Lounge, in the Hume Hotel. 6-10 p.m. REAGAE MIX MONDAYS Hosted by DJ T.H.C. starting at 8 p.m. at the Royal. TERRY B. MOORE and Olin Mackay Bluegrass at Cedar Creek Cafe, Winlaw.

Tues. Apr 15 LIVE OPEN STAGE at Finley’s Irish Pub, everyone welcome. ALL AGES OPEN MIC every Tuesday at the CocoaNut Lounge. 6-10 p.m. hosted by Rob Funk LISTEN TO THE SWEET SOUNDS of Nikko ever y Tuesday at Fusion, on Baker Street. 7-10 p.m.

Thursday Apr 9 PETER PAN! 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Covenant Church in Nelson at 702 Stanley St. Tickets by donation, and refreshments will be available during intermission. THE SYRINGA TREE presented by the TNT Playhouse 8 p.m. corner of Ward and Carbonate; Tickets at Eddy Music and Reo’s. MINGLE-INC, COCKTAIL Lounge evening for women in business. Louie’s Lounge, Nelson 5 - 7 p.m. www.freshblend.ca

Friday Apr 10 THE SYRINGA TREE presented by the TNT Playhouse 8 p.m. corner of Ward and Carbonate; Tickets at Eddy Music and Reo’s.

Saturday Apr 11 KIDS CAN COOK - Easter Treats workshop, 1 p.m. Ages 7 – 12 Info 250.352.9966 THE SYRINGA TREE presented by the TNT Playhouse 8 p.m. corner of Ward and Carbonate; Tickets at Eddy Music and Reo’s.

Sunday Apr 12 THE SYRINGA TREE presented by the TNT Playhouse 8 p.m. corner of Ward and Carbonate; Tickets at Eddy Music and Reo’s.

Wednesday Apr 15 SUSHI MAKING CLASS 5:30 p.m. Info 250-352-9966

Thursday Apr 16 THE LEGACY OF GENOCIDE In Our Time 7 - 9 p.m. Nelson Municipal Librar y, Basement Meeting Room, 602 Stanley St. Free or by donation. WINDOWS ON WALDORF school tour, experienced teacher guide, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., Nelson Waldorf School, 250-505-5088, info@nelsonwaldor f.org, www. nelsonwaldorf.org COMMUNITY ART: THE PROCESS and impact on Community workshop by Hauko Okano 7 p.m. at the Oxygen Art Centre. Register: office@oxygenartcentre.org

FREE SERVING IT RIGHT deadline. Contact the Youth Employment Resource Centre 250-352-5656 or stop by 608 Lake St. for more info or an application. JAZZERCISE TEACHER’S Promotion. Come to the 5 p.m. free class for more details. Melody 505-3437

Friday Apr 17 APRIL IS HOMEOPATHY Awareness Month. Spring is here! Ahhchooo! Come find out what Homeopathy can do for your Allergies. Margo MacLaren DHom will be on-site to answer your questions, at Remedy’s Rx Pharmacy 737 Baker St, from 10a.m. - 2 p.m AN EVENING IN BHUTAN: 7 p.m. at the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences. Tickets at Summit Gym and ACOS Herbal Dispensory. $17 advance, $20 at the door. CONTRA DANCE, Central School Gym, 7 - 10 p.m., family-oriented, high energy, bring clean shoes, potluck snacks. Info 3544352

Saturday Apr 18 SUGAR CASTING workshop by Hauko Okano 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Oxygen Art Centre. Register: office@oxygenartcentre.org The Knights of Columbus 2008 Citizen of the Year is Dr. John “Mac” Mackay. A Public reception at the Catholic Cantre,523 Mill St. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Formal program at 6:00 p.m. Tickets $20 at Sonja’s China Cabinet. Ticket sales cut-off date is April 15. Info 250-825-9204

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Preventing and treating carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder affecting the wrist and hand. It is caused by the compression of the median nerve as it passes through the wrist. The main symptoms of carpal tunnel are numbness, tingling and weakness of the hand. Most commonly affected are the thumb, index and middle fingers. Pain in the hand at night is also an indication of carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome seems to be on the rise with possible causes being repetitive motion such as computer work in the workplace. Certain factors can increase the risk of carpal tunnel such as obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid conditions, diabetes, pregnancy and repetitive motion during work or hobbies. Prevention may involve taking frequent breaks from repetitive motions, ensuring that your forearms are level with your keyboard, switching hands during work tasks, losing weight and cutting down on smoking and alcohol consumption as well as ensuring a healthy diet. Conventional treatment

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often involves the use of an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen. Injections of corticosteroids at the wrist may also be prescribed. As a last resort, surgery may be recommended. Many therapies can successfully treat carpal tunnel. Acupuncture can help to relieve inflammation and restore normal nerve function. Yoga has been very useful in strengthening and increasing circulation in the muscles and tendons around the wrist. Chiropractics can be helpful with carpal tunnel by manipulating the upper back, elbow and wrist to restore nerve function. Massage can also be beneficial by reducing oedema (water swelling) in the local area. Lastly, supplementing with vitamin B6, flax and fish oils has also shown a decrease in the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

The information used in the Exploring Health column is for education only. It is important to consult a health care provider about your specific health concerns. Shauna Robertson is a registered acupuncturist practicing at the Community First Health Coop. She enjoys treating a wide range of conditions including acute and chronic pain, women’s health issues and pediatrics. She can be reached at (250) 352-2167 or shauna@anhc.ca

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

Acupuncture

Kate Butt, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine ......... 551-5283 Sandra Mason, RAC ....................................................551-0110 Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, 10 years experience.........352-0459 Marion Starr, Dr. TCM ............................................... 352-9890 Paul Gaucher, RAC at Back In Motion...................... 352-0075 Ben Brown, RAC, Winlaw ........................................... 226-7166 Lindsay Morris, RAC ..................................................354-9438 Diana Malone, R.TCM.P .............................................. 354-2982 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

BOATER EXAM _____________________ All Canadians are now required by federal law to carry a boating license when operating a powered water craft. Thurs. April 16, 6-8pm

LET’S GET MESSY __________________ In this hands on ‘art’ class your child will learn all about different messy, squishy, feely and beautiful creations they can make. * Be sure to send an old t-shirt to cover up in. Age: 3 - 5 Years. Tues Apr 14 -May 19 1:30-2:30pm

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A Touch Of Aloha, Lomi, Cranio, Struct’l, Sports ..............229-4424 Ginger Joy Rivest, Neuro Somatic Therapy ..............505-4284 Palliative Massage Course, July 3-10, 2009 ...........1-800-611-5788 Power Essentials, True Aromatherapy & Massage...........505-4144 RUBITIN, Mobile/Studio, Deep T., Neuro, Sports ....... 352-6804 Galena-DeepT,Swedish,Lomi,structl Shalimar ...................354-4408 BodyMind Union, Chronic Pain, Deep Tissue....................505-9945 RebalancingTouch, deeptissue, energywork. Nathalie......352-2250 Neuro Somatic, Cranio, Reiki, Deep tissue, Paule...........505-5264

Nutritionists

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

Pharmacy

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

Registered Massage Therapists

Richard Klein, Stress Reduction Coach .................... 352-3280 Holistic Health, www.brendawiseman.com .............. 505-7555 Shayla Wright certified coach/mentor .................... 352-7908

Daniel Voykin, RMT 523 Josephine ...c509-0345 o352-0459 Jennifer Johnston RMT 101-518 Lake St. ................551-1197 Wendy Romanyshyn, RMT at Back In Motion ......... 352-0075

Colonics

Reflexology

Feldenkrais Method

Linking yoga postures with the breath will bring awareness to the mind, body and spirit, and also the spirit of your baby. Sat. April 18 - May 23, 11am-12:30pm

Massage Services

Coaching

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

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

PRENATAL YOGA ___________________

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

Pilates

Counselling & Consultation

Come down and let one of our talented ﬁtness technicians guide you through a fantastic full body workout. Mon. & Wed. 8:15 - 8:45am Fee included in membership

Hypnotherapy

Chiropractic

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

CIRCUIT TRAINING __________________

If you work at a computer or repeate the same task many times during work, take breaks to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome.

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

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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Saturday, April 18, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Gray Creek Hall, Gray Creek, East Shore , Kootenay Lake This workshop makes use of family constellation work, which proponents say provides insights and resolution to personal and family problems which they say go back into a person’s ancestry. The family constellation was developed by Bert Hellinger.

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Briefly The wisdom of our ancestors

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For more information, call 2276877, email lifeshift@bluebell.ca or visit www.lifeshiftseminars.com.

Firefighters raise money for Muscular Dystrophy Canada

Nelson professional fire fighters raised $1,625 with their annual Buck 4 Luck campaign. The campaign included the sale of Buck 4 Luck shamrocks, toques, Tshirts and donations.

Organizers say this year was one of the most successful shamrocks fundraisers. Muscular Dystrophy is a genetic disorder that causes muscles in the body to gradually decline and weaken. There are over 50,000 Canadians affected by neuromuscular disorders and all the money raised is dedicated towards finding a cure, reaching out to those in need and to ensure that those in need can lead more active, self-sufficient, independent lives.

Watch out for phone fraud

It seems there will always be someone with a desire to gain their income by fraudulent methods. By now, we should all be aware of phone fraud artists who want to help us by lowering our interest rate, help us find our credit rating, or provide us with something attractive we’ve won and can have by simply sending the shipping costs, etc. The creativity exhibited by some of these schemers is substantial enough to make us wonder what level of income they would have if they turned their attention to legitimate activities. Because we are approaching the deadline for filing our annual income tax forms, it is not surprising that scam artists are contacting people via telephone, mail, or email with bogus Revenue Canada Agency requests for financial information. The supposed payoff to the individual who provides the requested information is an additional tax refund or benefit payment. The email is constructed to simulate a Government of Canada form. It asks the recipient to provide several bits of financial

Seniors’ Saga

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information, along with a SIN number, and even mother’s maiden name. They allege that Internal Revenue Code Section 6105 allows them to ask for all of this information. But RCA will never request personal information of any kind via email. The email address of this fraudulent “Revenue Agency” ends with @minister.com. Any bona fide Government of Canada email address ends in gc.ca, indicating that it is from the federal government of Canada. Unfortunately, this is no April Fool’s prank. If you want to report a fraudulent communication, you can contact the RCMP Phonebusters by email at info@phonebusters.com or call 1-888-495-8501

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

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HELP WANTED Sales Support and Data Entry Person We need a liason between the EXPRESS and our clients. As a customer service representative you would support our sales team and help build new relationships with clients. You need to be highly organized, 100% computer literate (we use Mac OS); good with numbers; personable and friendly; with good customer service skills and excellent phone skills. You must be able to multi-task. This is a part-time job, with the possibility of full-time, depending upon your skills and our needs. Ours is a small ofﬁce, you would be expected to be ﬂexible and involved in diverse aspects of our operation. This is a salaried position and is not commissionable. The EXPRESS is the only locally owned and independent communitiy newspaper in Nelson. If you are interested in joining our team please respond by email to nbecker@uniserve.com

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Submit your FREE reader classified online www.expressnews.ca Deadline: Thursday noon! Announcements WEST KOOTENAY CALENDAR photo contest invites submissions. Email westkootcal@gmail.com or visit Otter Books for application. THE KNIGHTS OF Columbus 2008 Citizen of the Year is Dr. John “Mac” Mackay. A Public reception will be held at the Catholic Cantre,523 Mill St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Formal program at 6 p.m. Tickets $20 each at Sonja’s China Cabinet. Ticket sales cut-off date is April 15/09 For more information call Robert Tremblay 250825-9204 TO THE PERSON who had their boots taken from outside their house - please contact the Express because someone would like to kindly donate some high top, felt lined boots, women size 9 to you! 250-354-3910. HAVE YOU UNMET transportation needs? Community branch Nelson Carshare Co-op is your answer. Free gas, insurance, repairs and vehicle replacements. www.nelsoncar.com or call 250-509-2002 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 ph: 250-352-7777 x224 ARTS AND CULTURE WEEK is coming! Celebrate the 10th anniversary by attending gallery walks, performances and exhibitions in your community from April 19-25. www. bcartsweek.org.

Art TAKE THE TRASH Art Challenge. Prizes! Slocan Valley Arts Council. April 20 deadline. 250-226-7768, svcarts@gmail.com

Beauty SALES CONSULTANT BEAUTY Industry. Comission wage. PT/FT West Kootenay established accounts & growth potential. Vehicle, cell phone, internet access required. Hairdressing Industry experience beneficial. Sales skills essential. Successful applicants will be phoned for interview. email resume to john@alliancebeauty.ca EMAIL PICTURES. 250.354.7411

Business Opportunities NEXT BIG BOOM! Recession-Proof Opportunity! Make money from home. Have time with the ones you love! Don’t Believe it? Don’t Respond! www.WealthFREEDOM.org, 1-800840-2091.

Business Opportunities NEED MORE MONEY? Want a career? Work from home! We train you! Check out the Freedom Project! www.judys-minioffice.com. ENERGIZE YOUR INCOME! Distribute hot selling energy drinks. Earn up to 10K/month. $11 Billion Industry. No selling, minimum investment 19K. Areas going fast. Free sample/information Package 800267-2321. Peakdistributors.com.

Career Training MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION TRAINING. Learn from home or on-site! Work from home or onsite! Financing may be available. Contact CanScribe TODAY for FREE information. 1-800-466-1535 or info@canscribe.com.

Children WEE RIDE FRONT mounted child carrier for bike $60, Jolly Jumper $10, Playpen $30. 352-5210 KIDS KARHU X-COUNTRY skis. Size 11 boots. Poles. For 5 year olds? Good condition. $75 352-6399. GRACO BABY STROLLER [three wheeler] + Car seat/Carrier $125 OBO 250-352-1806

Computers ASUS EEE PC and Asus Eee $225 and $160 good cond. 352-3248 EMAC, 700MHZ, 386 RAM, records and plays DVDs/CDs, OSX Tiger, original box & materials. $290. 354-9548 WANTED - USB external dial up modem needed asap. 250-355-2711. HC-S (HOME COMPUTING Solutions) Offering reliable and competitively priced PC Support & Computer skills training. From Hardware to Network we come to you.”No Solution NO FEE” Tel#250505-4940 E-mail hc-s@live.ca CD BURNER, ETHERNET cards, 50mm fans, 5 port switch, 4 port router, cables, keyboard, etc;, offers, 250-608-3548

Credit Counsellors DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM. Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member.

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Misc. for Sale

PENNY WISE JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP for women. The winner will receive a total of $2,500 to study journalism in the eightmonth journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Visit www.bccommunitynews.com for details. Deadline: May 01, 2009. TRAIN TO BE AN APARTMENT/ Condominium Manager from home. Jobs registered across Canada! Thousands of grads working. Government registered. 29 years of success. Information: www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456. STUDY ADVENTURE TOURISM! Train to be an adventure guide in just 9 months. Outdoor Recreation & Ecotourism Certificate. College of New Caledonia, Valemount, BC. 1888-690-4422; www.cnc.bc.ca/valemount.

GARAGE SALE, LOTS of goodies. April 18,2009. 1902 Creek St. starting at 8 am. SPRING TIMES BALFOUR Hall’s $uper $ellwhatyawanta $ale, Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Table bookings 250-229-5265

LINE COOK PT BUSY Winlaw Restaurant Kitchen Exp., Foodsafe Req’d. E-mail resume to: cedarcreek @columbiawireless.ca

35 INCH TV $400 to big for place must sell. Less than a year old 250352-1621 RANGE HOOD 30” almond $100. 4 shelf patio greenhouse $70. 7 foot Rocky Mountain Spruce & Christmas decorations, free! 354-1916 MOFFAT TRUE-CONVECTION ELECTRIC stove. 33”, self-cleaning, almond colour, late 90’s, $250. 250825-4553 leave message. MOUNTAINCRAFT MASSAGE TABLE, portable, excellent quality, great condition $150 250-509-0291 PLYWOOD BOX FOR back of pickup $75. Coffee & end tables $60. 359-7910 before 6 p.m. please. BRAND-NEW COLOUR INK jet printer, Canon Pixma ip4500 still in a sealed box for sale. $80. good for photo print, CD label print.. let me know if ur interested in! Call Yuki @ 250-505-0126 GARMIN ETREX PERSONAL navigator. Package unopened.500 waypoints, 10 track logs, 12 channel. $60. 352-2340 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 POOL TABLE $500 Baby trend double stroller $250. Eliptical trainer $250. All obo 250.359.2231 UMBRA TRIPLE FLOOR screen photo panel, holds fifteen 8x10 photos. Paid $150. Asking $75. 3527035 TREE PLANTING BAGS $55, 250gallon s.s. tank,wood railing spindles,$1. large meat smoker. 355-2269 SHERPANI RUMBA PERFECT condition green $150, Brand new OR Motto softshell Mens-M $250 250505-0844 PORTABLE GENERATOR KING 950W, 1.5HP. Manual. AC 120V DC 12V. Never used. $100 firm. 352-6268. 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. leclair@gmail.com TAROT DECKS WITH books Mythic new $45, olympus new $50 will sell $20 each 357-2260 SUMMER TIRES 185/65R14-86H2 2 tires $25 pair 185/65R14-85T2 2 tires $25 pair After 6 p.m. 250-505-2054 A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get your first month free. Bad credit, don’t sweat it. No deposits. No credit checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines today. Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $3,495.00 Convert your LOGS TO VALUABLE LUMBER with your own Norwood portable band sawmill. Log skidders also available. www.norwoodsawmills.ca/400T - FREE Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. H & H TRAILER SALE. Bow Valley Ford, Canmore, Alberta. Thousands in discounts. Clearing the lot. Cargos, flatbeds, car haulers, goosenecks, much more! 1-800-403-0084 ext. 257 or alan_way@bowvalleyford.com. Don’t delay! 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.

Events CONSCIOUS BREATHING EVENING,FOR Health,Well-Being & Life Enhancement. Tuesday April 21st at Best Western, Baker Street,7:30 to 10:30PM Cost $25.00 preregistered, Contact Blanche Tanner 250-2276877, lifeshift@bluebell.ca,web-site www.lifeshiftseminars.com FLOWER OF LIFE workshop. May 8 - 11: Sacred Geometry. Mer-Ka-Ba meditation. Registration by April 17th. Dania KalTara 250-354-0413 ADVERTISING YOUR CLUB or organization’s event? Express commercial classifieds are only $5/week for 15 words or less!

Free FOR YOUR FREE Regal Catalogue call Gail @ 250-352-4620 BIRD TALK MAGAZINES, several years’ worth, good resource for new companion bird enthusiasts 354-0115 DWARF RABBIT - Sunny the Bunny needs a new home. She’s about 6 years old - they can live to 10 or 12. She comes with a pretty big cage, bedding & food. Call for details. 352-1794 ARTISTS WANTING TO display your work. Wall space available at Redfish Grill Summer 2009. Contact Robyn at 250-352-3456 or email robyngold@yahoo.com USED OAK KITCHEN cabinets, decent shape but dated. Used gas furnace. North Castlegar location. 250-352-7038.

Furniture PROPANE DRYER, GREAT condition! $250 OBO. 250-359-7966. QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS. Memory foam. Clean, from non-smoking house. $100 OBO. Danya 250-3525766 or danyalec@gmail.com BEIGE LEATHER COUCH, loveseat and chaair, good shape, some wear and tear. $350 250-229-4415 ANTIQUE BUFFET HUTCH $150. Lazy Boy recliner $65. Round oak table $150. Dresser $90. 359-7756 WODDEN STOCKCRAFT CRIB Easyrail, brand new w/Sealy brand new mattress. 354-0177 RATTAN COUCH, LOVE seat, coffee-table, end table, hutch, excellent condition, new $3000, sacrifice $700. 250-551-1046 IKEA BILLY SHELVES 79” X 32” $110.00 79” X 15 1/2” $150.00 with glass brand new.45” X 28” $50.00. Contact:352-5356 LOVE SEAT/PULL-OUT SINGLE bed, chocolate-maroon, simple & elegant design. Excellent condition, $100 obo. Call before 8pm, 250505-2070

Health & Fitness TREADMILL, ROWING MACHINE, exercise bike all-in-one machine $150. Universal gym $150 delivered. 250-226-7990 JOE WIEDER PLATINUM home gym $500. 250-359-7300 RUGBY - THE Nelson Grizzlies are recruiting players/enthusiasts. For info contact Ike @ 250-505-4668 or ike_edwards@shaw.ca

Help Wanted KOOTENAY KIDS SOCIETY is seeking CHILDCARE CENTRE DIRECTOR to be responsible for the day to day operations of Care To Learn child care facility. This is a 30hrs/week position at $22.21/hr and benefits package. ESSENTIAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Registered Early Childhood Educator Certificate and Infant Toddler Post Basic Certificate, Minimum two (2) years experience working in the ECE profession including group child care, Current recognized First Aid Certificate, Experience working with children with special needs and families, Strong Human Resources management, organizational and financial skills, Proven interpersonal and written communication skills, Ability to work effectively and efficiently with team, Computer literacy. Please forward your application by Thursday, April 16, 2009 to: Stephanie Fischer, Executive Director 312 Silica Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4M5 Fax: 354-2055 E-mail: stephanief@kootenaykids.ca SALES CONSULTANT BEAUTY Industry. Comission wage. PT/FT West Kootenay established accounts & growth potential. Vehicle, cell phone, internet access required. Hairdressing Industry experience beneficial. Sales Skills essential. Successful applicants will be phoned for interview. email resume to john@alliancebeauty.ca EXPERIENCED SALESPERSON: P/T in Nelson clothing store. MUST be experienced in retail sales. Apply be email to: retailsalesapplication@ gmail.com TEACHER/MENTORS WANTED FOR SelfDesign-ISK independent DL high school. Visit www.iskhighschool. org for details. AUTOBODY. JOURNEYMAN AUTOBODY tech/painter required for Ford dealership. Excellent wages, full company benefits, moving allowance. Please email denhamcc@telus.net or fax resume to 780-352-5698. Denham Ford, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. PHONE DISCONNECTED? RECONNECT now! Fast connections/no refusals! Phone service, calling features, long distance & internet. Free high speed internet connection. Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-3362274; www.phonefactory.ca. CRUISE SHIP JOBS. Earn $500$3000/week, Free room/board, all expenses paid lifestyle, world travel on luxury cruise ships. Apply today cooljobs@rogers.com. CARPENTERS/REMODELERS $25+/HOUR. CANADA’S leading home repair/remodeling company is seeking carpenters, remodelers, skilled tradespeople (M/F) in Vancouver, Victoria, Okanogan Valley. Apply toll-free 1-800-884-2639 or www.handymanconnection.ca.

Home & Garden ROTOTILLER IN GREAT condition needed for large garden. Would love to own a Honda. 366-4616 900 SQFT PRE-FINISHED 3/4” walnut hardwood. Still in boxes. Make an offer! 12 mile. 604-288-2758 NEWER KENWOOD GAS kitchen stove $400 obo ph 352-7212 HEAVY DUTY WASHER/DRYER $300.00 portable dishwasher $50.00 2ft wide range $100.00 all are white 505-2075 LAMINATED SHINGLES, 15 bundles. 3 colours. All $150. 354-3187 CLUTTER CLEARING , APRIL 4th, Tuesday 7-9pm, $25.00. 119 Morgan St. Turn trash into cash. A fun provocative evening. Call 509-0536 to register. DANBY 12.8CU.FT. DEEP freeze. $150 obo 250-505-1160 VENT HOOD FOR restuarant. 8 ft Stainless c/w fire suppression 359-0160 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

House Sitting LEAVING YOU WHAT you left, experience, references, local, avail April. Chris: 250-352-5540.

Lost & Found FOUND ITEM LEFT at Tagum Beach last weekend. Phone 352-6601 Ex.229 to identify. FOUND BIKE AT QE Park on March 28. Call 352 6409 to identify. BLACK CAT MISSING since Mar. 15. Chicago, white feet white spotted face. Downtown area. 354-1962/509-2577 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 $100 352-0013 MICROWAVE 754W-IN BOX $45. 107 wine bottles $50. (250)352-5067 SPINNING WHEEL FOR sale. Bought 2nd hand and never used.Good working condition. $200 352-7545 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. 250-443-3281, or email: pierce.leclair@gmail.com TREE PLANTERS VIBERG, LEATHER/RUBBER cork boots size 8 woman , almost new. $150. Phone: 250-551-9275 or 250-352-9275 YOUTH UMBRO SOCCER cleats for sale, size 71/2-8, worn twice. $140 new, will sell for $60. Call 352-7976 19 INCH TOSHIBA Television $15 250-352-3014

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WANTED USED CENTRAL vac. For free or inexpensive. 359-0160 POKEMON GAMES FOR gameboy (i.e. platinum and blue) 250-5511116 MIRROR BALL WITH motor. Call Sharon 250-226-7768 WANTED: COMPUTERIZED FREQUENCY Generator (Rife machine) to buy, rent or borrow. Bob 352-6317 COMPACT WASHING MACHINE (max 23” wide), and 27” dishwasher (built-in style) in good condition. 5092288. LOOKING FOR LARGE Mason jars. Call 250-352-7976. LOOKING FOR FREE or Cheap Piano for Cafe. Will pickup. Adrian 226-7838 CANOE WANTED: MUST be in good condition. Call Joel 250-551-0230

BAGLEY CREEK WATER Users: Boil Advisory 24/7! Enter Moore property at your own risk. NELSON COMMUNITY OPERA AUDITIONS singers and actors interested in a role in our November production of Stephen Sondheimís Into the Woods, are invited to audition on Saturday, April 18th For information and audition times, call Lisel at 250509-0496. NELSON NEPTUNES SUMMER swim session runs May 1st - August. Register Online Starting April 1st www.nelsonneptunes.com

MISSING - BLACK CAT WITH white feet and white spotted face. Downtown area. We miss Chicago. 354-1962 WANTED BANTAM /SILKY Hens. Have extra Silky Rooster to trade if you like.250 352 7913 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

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

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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 ORCA TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 5050612. SPRING CLEANING TIME, Junk clearouts, recycling by NSC Van, from $27 per vanfull + disposal 250551-2727 MENDING, ALTERATIONS, CUSTOM sewing. Bring it to Nelson Sewing Solutions 542 Baker St. TueThurs 10-6. 250-354-1322 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 LOREN MAZEREEUW FINE woodworking mazwoodworking.com (250) 509-1106 Custom: Stairs, Mantels, Cabinetry, Built-ins WE SAY YES! When the Banks say no. 1st/2nd/3rd mortgages Good or bad credit. Fast, professional & friendly service (Since 1969) Alpine Credits 1.800.587.2161 www.AlpineCredits.ca.

DEBT STRESS? CONSOLIDATE & lower payments by 30-40%. End those phone calls & the worry. Avoid bankruptcy. Contact us for a no-cost consultation. Online: www.mydebtsolution.com or toll-free 1-877-5563500. $500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660. DIAL-A-LAW OFFERS GENERAL information on a variety of topics on law in BC. 604-687-4680 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.565.5297 (Outside LM); www.dialalaw.org (audio available). Lawyer Referral Service matches people with legal concerns to a lawyer in their area. Participating lawyers offer a 30 minute consultation for $25 plus tax. Regular fees follow once both parties agree to proceed with services. 604-687-3221 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.663.1919 (Outside LM). REMOVE YOUR RECORD: A CRIMINAL Record can follow you for life. Only Pardon Services Canada has 20 years experience. Guaranteeing record removal. Call: 18-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366). www.RemoveYourRecord.com.

Misc. Wanted WANTED TO BUY: CANVAS tents, any colour, size, or condition. Please call: 250-352-2752 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 LEFTOVER HEATING OIL pumped out of your tank , recycled free if you quit oil 250-551-2727 LOOKING FOR MIN/BAR fridge. Preferably broken. 250-352-1970 SEEKING DESK SPACE for quiet professional. Need high-speed internet connection. 2+ days per week. 354-3116 LEAPPAD INTERACTIVE BOOK and cartridges for 6 year old girl. and 40+ gallon fish tank LOOKING FOR A phone SIM card compatable new or used, cheap or free call chris 250-0480 PROPANE KITCHEN STOVE (pilot type) 352-7212 REFUNDABLE CANS/BOTTLES APPRECIATED by 7 year old Boy who has donated $700+ to KootenayLake Hospital 825-9536 ANTIQUE, OLD FARMHOUSE stye kitchen dining table preferably with chairs 359 8115 COMMERCIAL FRIDGE OR reach-in cooler. For storing fresh farm produce in bins. Call Paul @ 352-4619

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 EPIPHONE SG LES Paul Custom, $425, 354-1627 FOR SALE KEYBOARD $100obo YamahaPSR175. Sustain pedal, Xstand, AC adaptor. MIDI capable. 505-9943. WANTED: BEGINNER FIDDLE lessons, bluegrass. In Nelson or Winlaw. Emily 226-7294 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.

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.

Pets & Livestock PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING with TLC. Pinky’s Pet Parlour. 536 Ward Street. Tues.-Sat. 10-6. #250551-5501 GREAT GUARD DOG, German Shepard/Great Dane/HuskyX, Healthy, Looking for Loving Family in a Natural Area. 250-355-2897 DWARF RABBIT - Sunny the Bunny needs a new home. She’s about 6 years old - they can live to 10 or 12. She comes with a pretty big cage, bedding & food. Call for details. 3521794. SALTWATER FISH/REEF ENTHUSIASTS: interested in sharing experiences, frags, possible club? Email: saltyfish@shaw.ca, 250-3043535.

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Sports Equip. I HAVE A giant faith with a rockshox domain, mavic 729 wheels. its in excillent condition clocke@shaw.ca (250)825-4181 YOUTH UMBRO SOCCER cleats, worn twice. $140 new. Will sell for $60. Call 352-7976 SALOMON ANATOMIC SKI boots, worn once, size 25.5, fits 8/9 ladies $150 250-226-7128 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 & wheels; 27 speed Shimano Ultegra. $1800. 352-5211

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1994 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd, 4L, 6cyl, auto, alloys, 200.000km,hidden hitch, 3bike rack, 250-355-2536 2004 SUBARU IMPREZA Wagon, AWD, standard, blue, fully loaded, roof rack, serious buyers. $11,900. 250-354-1773 1991 CHEV. CAVELIER good runner summer winter tires well maintained $1250 obo 399-6600 1999 HYUNDAI ELANTRA S/W. Standard, 241000 kms, Winter Tires, CD, Air, Runs Great! $2300 250505-3987. 2002 CHEVY CAVALIER. 90,000 km. 5spd, 4dr, summer & winter tires, new brakes. $5,000 obo. 352-5802. 1991 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER Van, AWD, auto. Runs well but some rust. 2 sets tires. 352-7889

Sleds/Bikes 2004 YAMAHA PW 50 mint condition with manuals $900 352-2492 2006 ARCTIC CAT M7, 153” track, only 480 miles, not a scratch, stock, $6500 firm, 250-352-3526 1984 SUZUKI GS400S. Good looking, sporty street model in very nice condition. $1500. 250-354-9421.

98 VW JETTAGT BLACK ext. Great condition, no rust, great on gas. A/C, sunroof (250)505-7962

MOTORCYCLES 2001 ZX9R, 20,000 kms. No dents or scratches. Riding outfit included: 1 Shoei helmet, 1 new Ikon helmet, 1 brand new all season riding jacket, size large. $6,000 firm. 1979 Honda Super Sport for parts $200. Call 250-354-4985: 5-10 p.m.

2000 BUICK CENTURY, Automatic, 89,000km, Traction Control, 4 Winters on rims, Keyless Entry, Immaculate $6,500. Phone 250-352-7223

MINI DIRTBIKE, GREAT condition, CE engine, 49 CC, $200 obo. 250-443-3281, or email: pierce. leclair@gmail.com

2004 HONDA ACCORD, 4 dr/cyl, air, +rims/tires, all maint, 150,000 km, hwy driven 354-3444 $13,900 OBO

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

HONDA 9.9 HP Four Stroke Long Shaft Outboard Motor with limited hours. $1500 obo. 352-6896. SEA KAYAK,2PERSON KLEPPER,PACKS into 3 bags,includes sail and sprayskirt $3,500. OBO 250-355-2269 SAILBOAT RUDDER. STANDS approx 6’ from tip to top. Steam bent teak tiller. I can

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Tires/Parts/Other Trucks/SUVs/Vans Trucks/SUVs/Vans 1990 PARTS CAR, ENGINE works great,still gas in truck! practically new winter tires call 352-3224 TRACTOR - WEIGHTED tires with chains, hydraulic lift snow blade, needs magneto repaired, cheap (250) 226-7055 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.leclair@gmail.com STALK SS EXHAUST (tail to ‘Y’ including muffler) off ‘06 Tacoma. Reasonable offer? 250.354.7411 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 Lots of tread left. Phone 250-352-6221

Trucks/SUVs/Vans 1995 TOYOTA 4RUNNER V6 5 speed. Runs well, very reliable. Asking $4000 obo. 250-837-9226

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 ‘03 PATHFINDER CHILKOOT loaded 4x4 82,000 kms prof. rebuilt $9,500 OBO 250-551-0927 or email westhawk@hotmail.com 1999 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Laredo,V6, White, Loaded. Great Condition. No accidents. $6500 obo. 250-352-6803 Leave message. 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP. 5spd. 4x4. excellent condition. $6,000 obo 250551-4036 1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Limited, Dark Green, leather, power everything, $12000, 188,000 kms 250-551-0436 1995 CHEVY S-10 4x4 reg. cab. propane, 186,000 kms. canopy clean truck. $4,000. obo 352-2944h 505-2398c 1995 TOYOTA 4RUNER, leather, sunroof, roof rack, stereo, hitch, winters on rims, 10,000 OBO, 353-7736

96 FORD WINSTAR, new engine, battery belts, runs great needs brakes $3200 obo. Grace 352.0083 1994 F15O XL 4x4, $180,000 kms strong 302 V8. Good condition. $3300. 304-2964 1996 FORD AEROSTAR minivan, AWD, excellent condition, loaded, runs great, V6-4L, 204000km, seats , new tires, $2100, 352-3441 SCHOOLBUS RUNS EXCELLENT 40’ propane. Regular license only needed $3500. 352-3294 HARD TO FIND 2002 Ford Excursion Limited, 4x4, V10, leather, tow package, loaded, $13,500. 250-229-4238 2003 DODGE RAM 1500 Quad Cab, 4X4 153km’s, New Tires, SLT Sport. $14,500. Chad - 505-4105 WANTED: AUTOMATIC MINIVAN or Hatchback Cheap and Reliable. For Sale:1994 Ford Aerostar. Runs. $500. 250-399-0068. 1991 CHEV S10 ext. cab 4-cyl. 5spd. Canopy. Looks and runs excellent. $1100 obo 505-2101 BOW VALLEY FORD Canmore, Alberta. 2008 Super Duty Price Slash. 08 F350 King Ranch Crew Demo was $73,114., now $49,900. New 08 F250 Supercab FX4 was $62,279, now $42,900. New 08 F250 Supercab XLT was $57,454, now $38,900. Call 403-678-6200 Sales now!

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Nikki Gaskell, left, associate manager of Safeway, presents a $1,000 cheque to Dan Carlson, right, chair of the Nelson MS Society. Safeway donated the money because of Dave Wayling’s, centre, work as a volunteer with the society. Wayling is also an employee of Safeway. The Nelson MS Society will use the money to provide services to people in the Nelson area. For more information on the society, call Lonnie Facchina at 1-866-352-3997.

Real Estate 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 12X68 MOBILE HOME, 2 Bdrm, covered porch, nice location in established park. $25,500. 250-509-0887 KASLO-CUTE 3 BDRM House for Sale. Asking $177,000. Fenced yard, new appliances, quiet street. 250354-4711 MOBILE HOME 14’ x 60’, furnished, $20,000 OBO, inquire at 250-354-0341 LOG HOME, POST and bean structure ready to assemble. Complex joinery, ergonomic design. Call 250366-4164 CUTE, AFFORDABLE AND wellmaintained 1100 sq. ft. home for sale in sunny Salmo. Located in town on Erie creek. 3 bdrm, 1 bath. Metal roof and covered porch. New wood floors throughout and freshly painted. View photos and more info. www.salmohomeforsale.blogspot.com $162,000. Tel: 357-9506 Cell: 354-8673 3 BEDROOM CASTLEGAR Home. Large yard, Solarium, close to schools, shopping 774 8th Ave. $235,000. 354-4485 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, FULLY serviced with spectacular views of Kootenay Lake/Mountains. 5min to downtown. Call Brent 604-715-9181 HOUSE ON ACRE in Bonnington, 3bdr up, large 2bdr bright rental down, stunning view 250-359-6997 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.

Real Estate Wanted MAN 50’S REQUIRES low cost housing in Nelson ASAP near bus route. Reliable. Ken 352-9876 SINGLE MOTHER NEEDS HOME for her and 2 kids. For May/June 1st call 250-777-0959

Rentals LUXURY ON GOLF Course 3 bedroom 2.5 bath townhome $2000/mo + utilities email: liveinnelson@hotmail. com no pets/smoking 1 BDR SUITE in Fairview house $1000/mo beautiful bright suite. Available after April 4. 250-352-2820 FARMHOUSE ON 9 acres in Slocan Park. Available April 15. Call Jaime 604-892-7967 LUXURIOUS TOWNHOME ON Nelson’s Golf Course!! 1 year old 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home $1800/mo + utilities email: liveinnelson@hotmail.com LARGE 2 BDRM walkout basement suite, Rosemont, W/D, N/S, $820.00 includes gas & electricity. (250)3544257 AFFORDABLE RENT, CONVERTED bus for rent in South Socan asking $300.00/month Call Eric 250-3596700 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 LARGE TWO BEDROOM, Uphill Nelson n/p $900/month 354-0177 msg. 1 BEDROOM HOUSE in Harrop, shared property.Close to trails and lake. Available May-Oct $685/month +utilities 250-229-4158 RENT TO OWN one of our properties in the Nelson area. For further info call 1-888-222-0652. BACHOLOR SUITE FOR rent blewett avalible april first rent neg, must like pets phone 250-352-7385

On Saturday, March 28 the local Toastmasters club, Kokanee Speakeasy, hosted the Area Toastmaster Speech Contest. Members from Castlegar, Trail, Nakusp, and Nelson represented their clubs at the event. The evaluation contest began with a speech from a local youth, Peter Switsterski. His speech was titled “How has Technology Influenced My Life.” Pauline Daniel, from Nelson, won first place and will represent this area at the Division Contest to be held in Vernon at the end of

April. Daniel will compete with winners from seven other areas in central B.C. Next was the International Speech contest with two contestants; Geoff Methuen, representing Nelson, with his speech “Scoop Mansell” and Clifford Hodgkin, representing Trail with his speech “The 8th Wonder of the World”. Methuen will represent this area at the Division International Speech Contest. Kokanee Speakeasy Toastmasters meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Selkirk College. For more information contact Ryan Oakley at 352-3113 or Lisa Norris 229-4066. Their website is at http://kokanee.freetoasthost.ws or www.toastmasters.org.

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HOUSE IN 6 mile. 2bdr, 2bath up, 1bdr 1bath suite down. Professional couple/single preferred. References req’d.$1500/mo +utilities. 250-399-0004 ONE BEDROOM COTTAGE for rent. Procter area. Suitable for one person. NS/NP $500 p/mth +util. 250-229-2136 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 WELL CARED FOR, 3 bedroom home in Castlegar, close to schools, W/D, $1200/month, references required, 354-3793 SPECTACULAR VIEW PROCTER:2 BEDROOM renovated upperfloor suite. Large living space. Wood/ Electric heat. $850.00incl. Hydro. 354-9465 ROSSLAND 1BDR APARTMENT. Laundry, non-smokers, no pets (allergy free) 250-505-0800 ROOM FOR RENT $400/mo +deposit. Util. inclu., Winlaw Responsible, Clean, Working, References. 250505-0796 Thurs.-Mondays daytime, 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 LARGE TWO BEDROOM, Uphill Nelson n/p $900/month 354-0177 msg. 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

QUIET N/S STUDENT couple seeks 1-2 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, N/S, FT Nurse. References. Galiena 250365-6067 COUPLE WITH NEWBORN needs housing 900 max with utilities clean /quite good references David & Desiree 250-777-0322 CABIN / SINGLE accomodation wanted in Blewett for clean & responsible woman. Adequate light w/ garden access. Wood stove preferred. Great references. Phone 551-3156. PROFESSIONAL COUPLE LOOKING for 1 or 2 bedroom quiet house, great references. 250-354-7233 FAMILY SEEKING 3-4 BDR HOME: Uphill neighbourhood preferred, Nelson, but all considered. Please call 250-505-7709 GENTLEMAN, 30s, NEEDS affordable housing in Nelson. Responsible, willing to help on property. Kirk 250352-9876 SMALL FAMILY LOOKING for 2+ bedroom house. please contact Robyn or Darren at 250-359-6920 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 CLEAN, QUIET, NS/NP, steady income, looking for 2 bedroom suite or apt. near town. Have References. Call Leah 250-505-6695

ROOM IN NEWER, large Rosemont home, N/S N/P W/D. $600/mo. 3527000 after 6pm

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Rentals - Comm. DOWNTOWN CRAWFORD BAY: THE BARN great for summer business. $150 - $300 (negotiable) month plus electric. 250-505-2555 DOWNTOWN THERAPY OFFICE. Incl.: Utilities, shared waiting room, sun porch, parking. Clean, quiet. $398/mo+GST. 352-5757.

Shared Accom. CASTLEGAR, FURNISHED BEDROOM, shared kitchen and bath. Utilities inc. 150/wk or 450/mo 250-304-7806 SHARE HOUSE WITH Rasta, no alcohol/tobacco, nice view downtown, 375/mo.inclusive, 505-1170

EASYGOING MATURE PROF. fem to share 2bdrm 2bath heritage duplex 3 blocks from Baker. $440+ utilities 250-551-0076 ONE BEDROOM IN South Slocan house/property with busy couple. $400/ month inc. w/d and utilities. 359-7670. Thanks! LOOKING FOR ONE person to share uphill house. $450 month plus deposits, utilities. 250-354-4733 QUIET ROOMMATE(S) WANTED to share beautiful suite in uphill Nelson. 10 min walk to downtown and to walking path. mostly furnished, no tv please. $400 incl util, w/d, internet. sorry, no dogs, limited storage. Open to couple (small room) Call Bree, 352-5250 ROOM AVAILABLE IN 2 brdroom apt in Fairview. $450 p/m share with single chick. call 250-505-0302 STUDENT LOOKING FOR roomate to share house in Fairview. $400/mo +utils, w/d, n/s, n/p. 250-505-9341 FURNISHED ROOM IN Rosemont available May 1. $425 rent includes utilities, w/d,internet. Call Ann at 352-9589

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Vacation Rentals HOUSE SWAP FOR London England. Do you want to spend a week in London this summer in exchange for your place on Kootenay Lakefront? Originally from the Kootenays we want to spend a week on the lake in exchange for a week at our place in South Kensington - minutes from Hyde Park, Harrods and Buckingham Palace. Email bradfordrowley@hotmail.com

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HOMES & GARDENS Aluminum wiring problems

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to change. The receptaThere is aluminum circles, switches, and wire cuit wiring in our house. nuts were remanufactured Does this mean we have over the years to become to overhaul our whole compatible with alumielectrical system? Are num or copper wiring. there any other alternaIf you only have a few tives that we could have circuits of aluminum wire done to the circuit wiryou may find it simpler ing? Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak to replace the circuit wirAluminum circuit wir& Dale Olinyk ing with copper. However, ing was commonly used other ways to deal with from approximately 1965 the aluminum wiring is to 1978. It was introduced trical insulator • It is softer than cop- to ensure the all outlet as a less expensive alternative to using copper per which makes it easier receptacles, switches, wire wiring even though it did to damage when working nuts are compatible with not conduct electricity as with the wire especially aluminum and that antiwell as copper wire. This when tightening terminal oxidant paste is used on the exposed ends of the problem was handled by screws • Some of the earlier wires. Also some jurisdicusing a slightly larger wire to carry the same amount wire was prone to break- tions have allowed a “pigtail” of copper wire from of electricity as a copper ing • Some connectors, the aluminum wire to the wire. Some of the problems specific to aluminum receptacles, switches were device being connected. It not compatible is recommended that you wire were: The result of the alumi- have a licensed electrician • The wire tends to creep out or loosen from num wire problems was fully evaluate your situunder the terminal screws overheating of the wire ation to advise the best • It forms a rust or which resulted in house approach to deal with the oxide that acts as an elec- fires so the industry had aluminum wiring. 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.

Paul Bogaard of the Nelson Sno-goers Snowmobile Club presents a cheque for $500 to Russ Bouree of The Friends of the Family Charity. The Friends of the Family can provide emergency financial assistance to families in a medical crises. The funds can be used to help in many ways though it is often used to help cover travel and cooperation expenses for families when a loved one has to go away for medical treatment. Applications for assistance can be picked up at Lakeside Physiotherapy, 903 Nelson Ave. The Nelson Sno-goers Snowmobile Club has been hosting its annual charity ride every second Sunday in February for approximately 20 years Funds are raised through registration, 50/50 draw and a Poker Run. Part of the proceeds of the ride were donated to the Friends of the Family.

Home Front

Spring de-cluttering

with spring drop-offs so it’s Out of the cave: time a good idea to call ahead, to start spring de-cluttering as well as making sure your OK folks, hibernation time donations are in good conis up! dition. The air is getting warmThird, get all the areas er, the birds are chirping, of your home ready for and your house needs to the seasonal change. For be rejuvenated. Fall and example: put away winwinter leave homes ready ter items, making summer to burst at the seams. gear and clothing more Warning: At any moment, Jen Heale accessible. Contain all gear yours may explode, leaving remains of 1998’s kid’s checklist to avoid unfin- in a bin or basket and be sure to label it so everyone projects, dust bunnies, out- ished jobs. Here are a few remind- knows where to put similar grown clothes and other items. piled up clutter all over ers before you start: Fourth, shed your winFirst, set the mood with you. Your house is desperate some music and enlist the ter layer and make room for a little organizational help of other household for the new. Letting go is important during this proTLC. Stop fearing your members. Second, designate an cess. Tackle those piles of home and let’s begin. Take a deep breath. I promise area for donations, label- clutter. Create homes for all it will only hurt a bit, but ling all boxes/bags with items; if it doesn’t deserve a you’ll be rewarded by see- their destination and designated space: “when in ing your homes full poten- schedule dropping them doubt, throw it out!” Now, reward yourself tial. Bring the simple into off so they actually leave this overwhelming task your home. Second-hand – some little treat you will by using a room-by-room stores are overwhelmed cherish. You deserve it! Jen Heale is the owner of Neat-Organizing and Decluttering Service and a member of POC (Professional Organizers of Canada). You may contact Jen directly with organizing questions to organized@neatnelson.com or 551-NEAT(6328).

Restoring Order

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2204 PERRIER RD. $219,900 Well maintained home close to town. This home offers a spacious country kitchen with custom built-in pantry, bright living room, 2 spacious bd, main floor laundry & partial bsmt. Level yard is fenced & includes offstreet parking and a detached workshop/shed. An affordable home. Call Dave to view.

918 CARBONATE ST. $314,900 Cute, 3 bd 1&1/2 storey home with fresh updating including new flooring, counters, sink, windows, paint, new fridge/stove & more. Close to hospital. 2 schools & park. 2 Lots 50’x120’ - house is on one, other lot is vacant. Privacy fence in back, off-lane parking. Separate studio/workshop. Quick possession available. For viewing today ask for Burke.

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1473 GRANITE RD. 1524 NASOOKIN RD. 920 SIXTH ST. $569,000 $539,900 $414,000 Dramatic custom de- Just 3 minutes from Unique 2 bedroom + den signed & lovingly con- town. Unobstructed lake, timberframe home in mountain, & city light structed 1 year old 3 bd, views over Nasookin Fairview. Built in 2005. 3 bath home. Designer Bay. Spacious main floor, Charming & warm finish kitchen, open main floor, 3 bd/2bt +den & fam- featuring timbers & tile ily room with deck. Tile and 2 spa style baths. vaulted ceilings, & float- �� flooring, wood accents & ing loft. Open views of �� feature fireplace. Daylight Gourmet kitchen with the lake & mountains lower floor 1bed/1bath vaulted ceilings, marble �� from this .55 acre lot. in-law suite with laundry backsplash and stainless & patio. 0.23 Ac., dbl steel appliances. 5 min. Truly experience the feel �� of country living & have garage, paved parking, walk to Lakeside Park. workshop, pond, garden. the convenience of being Wheelchair access. Boat Off street parking. For just 3 minutes from own. �� moorage avail. To view more details & a viewing Call John to view. ask for Bronwyn. call Trevor today! ��

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522 THIRD ST. $339,900 It’s hard to beat this easy access location in Lower Fairview. Charming 2 bdrm, 1 bath home. Level 60x120 corner lot has fencing & hedges for privacy, kids & pets. Walk to schools, Safeway, Lakeside, QE parks & more. Great family starter or retirement home. Call Marianne to view.

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