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INSIDE Should city give grants? Mayor Dooley wants councillors to consider that question as they give $7,000 to arts and heritage fest despite ending gransin-aid budget. PAGE 3

Cicada turns 10 Housing project celebrates 10 years of service for youth PAGE 4

Get fire smart Fire chief asks community to prepare for wildfires. PAGE 4

May Days Annual spring celebration comes to Kaslo. PAGE 7

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Power sales stopped Utility commission ends Nelson Hydro’s electricity sales by Chris Shepherd The B.C. Utilities Commission shut the door on a power selling deal that brought in almost $175,000 to Nelson’s power company. Mayor John Dooley said council and staff would have to examine the decision, issued on Wednesday, May 6, and decide where the city and its utility company, Nelson Hydro, could go from here. In July 2008, Nelson Hydro signed a deal with a energy broker to sell electricity generated at the city’s Bonnington Falls hydroelectric plant to the Alberta and U.S. power markets. That deal brought in $175,085 for Nelson Hydro. Under the agreement, signed with NorthPoint Energy Solutions, the city’s electricity would only be sold when prices were higher than what Nelson Hydro would have to pay to FortisBC, which would make up the difference for Nelson Hydro’s power demands. In turn, FortisBC would buy extra power from BC Hydro. BC Hydro took exception to the deal and in September 2008, it asked the commission for permission to change its �� contract with FortisBC. BC Hydro’s amendment was aimed at stopping FortisBC from selling power to any of its customers that can gener-

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[T]here’s absolutely no question that’s a source of revenue that the City of Nelson and the residents of our community could definitely use.

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ate their own electricity and who sell electricity themselves (like Nelson Hydro). BC Hydro argued Nelson Hydro’s actions would cost BC Hydro $16.7 million to replace the increased sale of power to FortisBC and Nelson Hydro. “We noted that some unknown but sizeable cost to BC Hydro will accrue; but the ultimate cost will be born in the end, by either the BC Hydro ratepayers or BC Hydro’s owner, the provincial government and hence the general taxpayers of the province,” the commission authors wrote in their decision. The wording of the amendment does give Nelson Hydro some wiggle room. It’s allowed to sell electricity so

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Deputy fire chief Bob Slade, left, and fire chief Simon Grypma had one question for Nelsonites: “Are you fire smart?” They were asking the question, and providing answers, at the Chahko-Mika Mall all last week as part of National Emergency Preparedness Week. See story on page 4.

long as the electricity is in excess of its normal power demands. As part of its decision, the utility commission ordered BC Hydro and FortisBC to agree on a way to monitor electricity consumption. This would allow power producers like Nelson Hydro to sell on the market so long as the energy they’re selling is excess of their own demands.

Dooley said the util- in 2009, Dooley says that ity commission’s decision money hasn’t been ear�� will have little financial marked for any project. � �� impact on the city or its He’d still like to find utility company. a way to allow Nelson �� The city won’t have Hydro to sell power. � �� to pay any penalties to “Should this ruling �� NorthPoint now that be upheld, there’s abso�� Nelson Hydro can’t sell lutely no question that’s power. a source of revenue that �� the �� While recently the City of Nelson and approved budget estimat- the residents of our comed the power selling deal munity could definitely would bring in $560,000 use.”

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Briefly All Season’s Café gets “Ocean Wise”

The All Season’s Café in Nelson, British Columbia, has just become the only business in the Kootenay region to join Ocean Wise, a conservation program spearheaded by the Vancouver Aquarium that supports the sustainable harvesting of seafood. As a member of Ocean Wise, the restaurant has sourced seafood suppliers who use sustainable methods that will ensure the health of our oceans for years to come. The process for becoming a member of the Ocean Wise program is similar to being certified organic. A business must affirm where the seafood was caught, how, and by whom. It then presents these findings to an agent of the Vancouver Aquarium Conservation Program and, after due diligence, is awarded the right to have the Ocean Wise symbol placed beside appropriate items on the menu. This symbol assures customers they are making the best choice for our oceans. For more information contact Julia Archambault by phone at 3520101; or email office@allseasons.ca.

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Looking into the future Community Futures helps keep the Kootenay economy diverse and healthy by Chris Shepherd While the waves of the economic storm have largely left the Kootenay waters untouched, there’s still a need for support and advice, which is where Community Futures comes in. Community Futures Central Kootenay has been working in the RDCK since 1985. The program, funded by the provincial and federal governments, offers two major programs: a self-employment program and business loans. In 2008, Community NELSON BECKER Futures helped create 56 jobs Paul Wiest, general manager of Community Futures - Central Kootenay, says the varied types of businesses in the Kootenays has kept the region economically healthy compared to many other parts of the world. and loaned out $1,637,727.�� “We’re available to people, � �� That help includes writing a health to an investment port- nesses that can’t access financespecially if they feel their job is in jeopardy or if their business plan, income assis- folio. The more diversity, the ing from a bank or credit tance and business manage- healthier the bottom line. union, says Wiest. business is struggling,” �� says �� While Community Futures Loans can be made to buy Paul Wiest, general manager ment training. �� Wiest says the Kootenays may be best known for help- new equipment, renovations of Community Futures. “And if we can’t help, we’ve got a is actually doing well through ing people start up a business, or even help purchase an economic troubles its services are also there for existing business. long list of resources as well.” the For more information, call The self-employment pro- because there are so many existing businesses. �� Community Futures can 352-1933 or visit www.futures. gram helps unemployed peo- self-employed businesses. He ple start their own business. likens the region’s economic often provide loans to busi- bc.ca

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Nearly 300 students graduated from a variety of programs at Selkirk College’s Convocation Ceremony on Friday, April 24 at the Castlegar Campus. Friends, family, Selkirk staff and faculty were present to show their support for students’ achievements. The valedictory address was made by Hailey Rilkoff and the Student Professional Award Pin was presented to Katrina Ady. Honorary diplomas were presented to Dr. Jack Colbert (liberal arts and sciences) and Michael Chapman (nursing) while the Distinguished Educator Award was presented to Dr. Peter Wood.

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tion and his role has been integral to its development. For a period of 30 years, commencing in 1968 and running through to 1998, Dr. Peter Wood taught biology at Selkirk College. While Wood was an excellent instructor, he went beyond the classroom by incorporating practical fieldwork as an integral part of his courses. Experiential learning outside the classroom ranged from construction of hiking trails to the highlight of the year for many students-the annual spring field trip to the Gulf Islands. – submitted

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Festival grant raises quetions for council Council gives $7,000 grant to fall arts and heritage festival despite cancelling grant budget by Chris Shepherd Council has gone ahead with a $7,000 grant for a arts and heritage festival planned for this fall, but the mayor warns there’s need for a strong policy to govern how council doles out money in the future. Councillors gave the grant at a special meeting on Monday, April 20 but the mayor asked them to briefly return to the matter at their Monday, May 11 meeting. The festival is a 28-day event that would include theatre, a gala event, literary competition, artisans’ market and storytelling festival. Organizers asked for $2,000 cash and $5,000 inkind donations. Councillors approved the request though Mayor John Dooley and Councillor Robin Cherbo

raised concerns. The mayor asked councillor’s to reconsider the motion because he wanted councillors to be prepared to discuss a policy on giving money in the future. Council decided to take out the grants-in-aid budget because the Columbia Basin Trust already provides over a hundred thousand dollars for grants. “It’s clear there’s always the odd project that’s going to be sprung on us at different times of the year so we need some kind of policy moving forward as to how we’re going to deal with them,” Dooley said on Monday night. When the grant request first came before council in April, Dooley said he had already told several people not to bother applying to council because there was no grant-in-aid budget. The mayor voiced dis-

It’s clear there’s always the odd project that’s going to be sprung on us at different times of the year so we need some kind of policy moving forward as to how we’re going to deal with them.

Mayor John Dooley

pleasure that council was taking a piecemeal approach to offering grants. At this week’s meeting, Coun. Donna Macdonald, who voted for the grant in April along with ask-

ing for a policy on how to handle future requests, agreed that council needs a strong policy. “In the past it has been pretty ad hoc,” Macdonald said. When the matter first came before council in April, there was no clear idea where the money would come from to fund the grant. By May 11, staff had several options for where the money could come from, but council opted to wait and see whether the city got a grant for its Olympic torch celebration first. Council already budgeted $5,000 for the arrival of the Olympic torch but news that there’s money available from the federal government might mean the $2,000 for the festival could come from the Olympic torch funds.

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Briefly Olympian and Olympic flame come to Nelson

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Thursday, May 14, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the RBC, 401 Baker St. RBC is celebrating the spirit of the Olympic flame by bringing the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch to Nelson. Community members are invited to have their picture taken with the torch. Olympian rower Adam Kreek will also be at the branch celebration for photographs and autographs.

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The Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) is seeking backyard astronomers to assist with the upcoming event Celebrating the Sky, on Friday, June 12, 7 p.m. at Selkirk College’s Castlegar campus. KAST is looking for backyard astronomers to assist families who bring their own telescope to the June event. The volunteers will help the families learn how to get the most out of their telescope. Contact terry@kast.com to help. 2009 is the year of astronomy and KAST is presenting this free family event that will include the HR MacMillian’s Starlab: The Portable Planetarium. The Starlab will be visiting schools in our region prior to this event with specialized presentations for varied grade levels. This evening event is open to everyone and is a great family activity.

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There was high drama at the Nelson courthouse on Saturday, May 9 as high school students re-enacted the first trial held at the courthouse, which celebrated 100 years last week. The proceedings were interruped by actors, much to the amusement of the audience. Sheriff Samual Parker Tuck (left, played by Richard Rowberry) escorts Florence Rattenbury (played by Jane Sinclair) and her husband, Francis Rattenbury (played by Stephen Fowler) out of the courthouse. Rattenbury was distinguished by the fact that he had designed Nelson’s courthouse, but his personal life was less distinguished – he left his wife for a younger woman. Hence the scene at court.

Greenhouse on hold Slow housing market puts eco-development on hold until it makes more pre-sales by Chris Shepherd The slow housing market in Nelson has stalled the Greenhouse development in Nelson. In mid-December, developers of the 26-unit project that boasted plans to meet LEED gold certification decided to wait and see how the economy and real estate market improve before moving ahead. “Everything is locked up,” said Russell Precious, a member of the Nelson Synergy Group, which brought the project before council last year. “In order for us to take it

to the stage where we could do presales was going to require substantial further investment. So we’re just holding off on that until we see things loosen up a bit.” Precious said most people won’t put a non-refundable deposit on a presale agreement unless they’re sure they can sell their existing home. Home sellers are having a hard time selling right now. Precious counts himself and the rest of the Nelson Synergy Group lucky. “I know friends who have projects on the coast and there are

people walking away from pretty substantial non-refundable deposits.” That’s left his friends holding a lot of debt, but the Greenhouse hasn’t reached that stage yet. Precious couldn’t say when the Greenhouse would proceed because it is so closely tied to the economy and housing situation. Councillors approved the Greenhouse last September. Developers plan to build 26 units at the location on Hoover Street between Ward and Josephine streets.

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Fire chief says ‘Get fire smart’ Fire chief asks residents to make their homes fire smart and take steps to protect themselves from the threat of wildfires by Chris Shepherd Nelson’s fire chief wants Nelsonites to make his job easier by making their homes fire smart. Simon Grypma, chief of the Nelson Fire and Rescue Services, and his firefighters were at the Chahko-Mika Mall parking lot last week, telling people how they can make their homes safe from a threat that makes Nelson one of the most at-risk communities in B.C.: wild-

fires. A province-wide assessment of communities found Nelson, with its steep mountains and forests that press right up against its borders, is a severe risk for being damaged by a wildfire, says Grypma. That risk applies to every house in Nelson, not just those one the outskirts. Firebrands – the hot debris that forest fires send into the air – can travel several kilometres and it isn’t a stretch of the imagination

to imagine a nearby fire sending fire starters into the heart of Nelson. While Nelson boasts 30 firefighters and four fire trucks, the force would be quickly overwhelmed if several fires started. The department needs 15 firefighters and two fire trucks to safely fight a house fire. “Do the math. We can deal with two house fires,” Grypma says. That’s why he wants homeowners to take steps

to protect their own homes. The fire department can advise people on how to protect their homes. The fire chief would like to see every home have their own home sprinkler system. It would take about $150 worth of equipment, available at most hardware stores, to protect a home. If a forest fire was nearby and the threat of firebrands was imminent, Grypma says the home sprinkler system, set up

on a house’s roof, could be run for an hour in the morning and an hour at night and the home would be safe. Grypma also wants people to start incorporating materials into their homes that won’t catch fire easily. During the week at the mall, the fire department showcased a fire-smart garden shed, built with asphalt shingles and fireresistant siding. If every home was built like the shed, Grypma

would have far less to worry about when a forest fire approached Nelson. A forest fire is likely for the region. A 2006 survey of the land found the woods around Nelson, stocked with trees killed by the mountain pine beetle, are ready to burn. Grypma says the fire department is always willing to help homeowners asses and protect their homes. The fire department can be reached at 352-3103.

Ten years helping youth out Housing project for young people rings in a decade of giving teens a safe place to live and get sorted out by Chris Shepherd When Nelson’s youth housing project, Cicada Place, was first proposed, it was met with some resistance from the community as people worried about what an apartment full of teenagers would look, and sound like. The project went ahead and 10 years later, few people notice the quiet building on Lake Street. Cicada Place celebrated 10 years of service this month. Ten years of providing housing to 110 youth who needed a safe, secure place to live while they learned the skills they need to be an independent member of society. For Joyce Dahms-Whiffen, Cicada Place’s co-ordinator, the apartment building was the perfect solution to a growing problem. Ten years ago her job for the Nelson Community

Services Centre was to find apartments or rooms for youth who couldn’t live at home anymore. Even 10 years ago Nelson’s housing market was competitive and Dahms-Whiffen was finding it harder and harder to place her clients. Then a funding opportunity came up from BC Housing and the Nelson Community Services Centre was able to build their own 11-unit building. There was some fear at the outset, but the project was eventually approved and it’s been such a success that other agencies that work with youth came to study Cicada Place. Lena Horswill, executive director of the Nelson Community Services Centre, says the success came because they were already offering youth programming. With Cicada Place, they were able to offer the programming and housing in ANSWERS ON PAGE 13

the same building. Youth, aged between 16 and 22, are able to stay at Cicada Place for up to two years. A condition of living there is youth can’t smoke, drink or do drugs in the building. They also have to take part in weekly life-skills classes that prep the youth for living on their own. Independent living is always the goal for Cicada Place and there have been many successes, though DahmsWhiffen admits there have been some failures. The successes often stay in touch with Dahms-Whiffen. “It is so neat to get a phone call from somebody who was here years ago and say ‘Hi, I just graduated from university and am going to embark on this journey now.’” To donate to the centre, call 3523504 or visit 201-518 Lake St.

It is so neat to get a phone call from somebody who was here years ago and say ‘Hi, I just graduated from university and am going to embark on this journey now. Joyce Dahms-Whiffen, Cicada Place co-ordinator

Briefly Bachelor auction rakes it in

The men of the Kootenays took a stand and the stage to help raise funds for exploited and marginalized young girls of Cusco, Peru. On Thursday, April 30, the Pura Vida Foundation hosted their now annual bachelor auction at the Spiritbar. The evening was a great success, auctioning off 25 outstanding bachelors who ranged in age from 20 to 57 who came with an amazing date package donated by various businesses throughout the Kootenays. For those who did not bid on a bachelor there were 13 different toonie auction packages, with values of $150 or more. The evening raised a total of about $4,400.

Hungry Bowls fundraiser a success

The Nelson Food Cupboard Society’s Hungry Bowls fundraiser was another success thanks to the abundance

of delicious food donated by 25 different local businesses and the bowls made by second year students from the Kootenay School of the Arts. Over $2,000 was raised through ticket sales.

Mt. Sentinel Destination Imagination team wins provincial gold

On April 18, 2009, Destination Imagination held the 26th Annual Provincial Tournament in Mission. Destination Imagination is a global creative thinking non profit organization. Teams from all over B.C. gathered to compete in one of five challenges as well as an unknown instant challenge. Team members (The Laziboyz), Javen Johnson, Bryden Chernoff, Ry l a n Horwood and Chris Lamaree from Mt. Sentinel Secondary in the Slocan Valley have been together since Grade 6 and are currently in Grade 11. With

Gail Maki Richards, the team manager, they won provincials. The challenge, Operation Cooperation is very difficult. Teams are required to make two energy powered machines one of which requires a rider/driver. The machines completed tasks in cooperation. A play accompanied by original music and lyrics were also included in their performance.

May is adoption month at the BC SPCA

BC SPCA shelters, adoption centres and branches all over the province are competing in this annual event to try and find homes for as many animals as possible during the month of May. Last year the BC SPCA found homes for 1,659 animals. The Nelson branch alone adopted out over 300 animals. The top branch is this challenge will win a cash prize of $2,500 to be used locally at the branch.

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Opinions & Letters IHA should listen to its doctors

Editorial City should avoid funding grants Mayor John Dooley was right to ask councillors to reconsider their decision to give $7,000 to the Nelson Arts and Heritage Festival. When council decided to give the festival the money they opened themselves up to many more requests and as the matter stands right now, they won’t have a legitimate leg to stand on if they want to deny the requests. This isn’t a comment or criticism about the festival. It sounds like a much-needed project for our community and it’s timed for the shoulder season when the summer visitors are gone and the skiers are still waiting for the snow to fall. There’s no doubt we need a festival in the fall. But council’s decision to give the festival $2,000 cash and $5,000 in-kind donations was the wrong one. Don’t confuse the in-kind donation as being free either. It will cost the city, and therefore the taxpayer, $5,000 in wages and equipment to provide the support. The reason it was a mistake to give this grant is because council already cut its grant-in-aid budget. The decision was made to save the city money and focus its resources on the services Nelsonites have asked it to provide. When councillors approved the request the first time – at their Monday, April 20 meeting – they essentially told staff to find the money. This ignores the work gone into creating a balanced budget and threatens confusion. Is there or isn’t there money for grants? As the matter stand right now, every organization in Nelson should feel justified to go to council and ask for money. Council’s next step should be a policy that says there is no money for grants outside of what it receives from the Columbia Basin Trust. At its Monday, May 11 meeting, councillors had $123,000 to hand out, thanks to the trust. That’s plenty of money for organizations. Instead of finding money in its strained budget, council should work on helping organizations find the money themselves. For example, organizations could be helped to set up a non-profit business. Share Nelson, which supports Our Daily Bread lunch program, and the farmer’s market, which supports the West Kootenay EcoSociety, are two examples of successful businesses that support valuable programs in our community. There are options out there that don’t involve straining the city budget which already has basic challenges, like providing clean water and intact sewer pipes. Councillors need to focus on what the city is there to provide.

Fish Heads & Flowers Flowers to the business on Baker Street. You have added more wonder to the wonderful vibe of Baker Street. – People who get their cars started by Nature Fish heads to people that park & leave their vehicles directly in front of rural mailboxes! This is making it hard for others to get their mail. – Hard time getting my mail Flowers to the newspaper for being flyer free. I love you for this. – Reducing and re-useing before recycling

Fish heads to motorists who feel that some streets are highways and drive excessively fast. Let’s all do our best to avoid a tragedy and slow down please! – Concerned pedestrain Flowers to the kind police officer who let me off with a speeding warning as I was rushing my injured pet bird to the vet. I didnt get your name and can’t read your writing, but peewee will be fine! – Birdbrain Fish heads to the rain – Soggy

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Dear editor, At the Thursday, April 30 health forum, a hospital doctor described the Kootenay Lake Hospital renovations a “Ferrari” of an emergency room. Yet it will still lack two essential services and is at least two years late for the CT scanner. Since it is the medical staff who work there who say this, I am left quite puzzled. A total of $13.8 million of our taxes will be spent on this project, plus we must donate $1.5 million

to buy the CT scanner. But we still do not have what our medical staff unanimously tell us we require, namely a resident surgeon and three critical care beds. Why didn’t the Interior Health Authority begin by asking the hospital staff their priorities for improving emergency services without restricting the conversation to “bricks and mortar.” Am I the only Nelson area resident who says let’s have a “Toyota” of

an emergency room and use these millions of dollars of our money to buy what we really need? I know that some people feel if we question these renovations, the health authority may decide to spend this money somewhere other than Nelson. I will not let fear close off our democratic right to have input into changes at our hospital and how our taxes are spent. Pegasis McGauley, Harrop

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Street Talk What’s your favourite thing to plant in the garden?

Some clarification on Edible Nelson Dear editor, Thank you for helping us to introduce Edible Nelson with your article “Turn it over” (April 22). Since food security is something that concerns us all we really appreciate all the publicity that can be given to this important issue. I would like to clarify a few points. Sharing Backyards – a website started in Victoria – is only one aspect of Edible Nelson, the focus of which is connecting people through food production. As a grassroots movement, Edible Nelson is also involved with efforts to legalize and support the raising of backyard chickens and in the future hopes to incorporate all aspects of increasing our locally available food supply with community ventures around food production, processing, and distribution.

The article mentioned that we were discussing the potential usage of pesticides and herbicides. While this was briefly touched upon as one of the possible issues that might be negotiated between landowners and gardeners, we would like to point out that Nelson has a bylaw banning the use of pesticides. For information on this new bylaw, please see www.kcaps.ca or the brochure that is available at city hall and most garden centers. The garden we’re working on is being gardened organically, in keeping with the values of Edible Nelson and Sharing Backyards as a movement towards sustainable and healthy communities. Valerie Sanderson, Nelson

I love the look of sunflowers. As far as food goes, I like to grow tomatoes. Ramona Faust, Procter

Some predictions on the provincial election Dear editor, I’m predicting Gordon Campbell wins, the single transferable vote referendum barely loses and less than 60 per cent of voters voted. Apathy was fanned by media types cracking lines about how the Canucks are more interesting/

important than the B.C. government. We get four more years of a man who is an ideological disciple of Thatcher, Reagan, R. Klein, and M. Harris. We blow a chance to reform the electoral system. All is legitimate, of

course. If 40 per cent don’t vote, that too is a choice. We can be accountable, we know we made this all become our reality. Charles Jeanes, Nelson Basil. I just love the taste. It makes everything better. Valerie Sanderson, Nelson

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Tomatoes. I love them. It’s my first season growing them and I’m feeling really positive about it. Val Wudkevich, Nelson

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NEED INEXPENSIVE BIRTH CONTROL? Options for Sexual Health drop-in clinic. 333 Victoria St. 5:30-8 p.m. PROBLEM WITH EATING and weight? OA support group 5 - 6 p.m., Nelson Hospital cafeteria (basement). No dues or fees. 250-352-7717 or 1-800-611-5788. www.endoftrail.ca/OANelson.htm DROP IN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP. 7-9 p.m. at Broader Horizons, 905 Gordon Road, back door . THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Wednesdays at 1p.m. Info 250-505-5583 WOMEN’S HOCKEY SCRIMMAGE at the old rink 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. $10 drop-in fee. Full equipment required. Info 250-359-7036 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Harrop Hall, Harrop 5:30 p.m. DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon meeting noon The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. HABLAS ESPANOL? Spanish Conversation group meeting every 2nd and 4th Wed of Month 5 - 6 p.m. Vienna Cafe. Donations. Contact Biodan@gmail.com NUTRIENT-RICH COOKING classes every Wed/Sun. Many topics to choose from. Contact Lorraine at lorraine@earthlobby.com or 250352-3860. GLACIER HARMONIES Women’s Barbershop Chorus. All welcome at 7 p.m. to Baptist Church, 611-5th St. Nelson. Dorothy 352-7199 or Joey 352-3393 NEW! LUNCHTIME MEDITATION noon - 1 p.m. at the Shambhala Centre, 444 Baker Street. SAHAJ MARG group meditationplease phone: Eleanor 352-3366 or Sarah 354- 9496

SHAMBHALA CENTRE NYINTHUN: Join us for sitting meditation 9 a.m. to noon. Break for refreshments mid-morning. . Everyone is welcome, come and go as you please. 444 Baker St. 352-5560 www. nelsonbuddha.com WORSHIP SERVICES JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 10 a.m., 11 a.m, 6:30 p.m., 560 Baker St, Suite #3, 825-4095. QUAKER MEETING 723 Ward, upstairs, 9:45. 354-3859. SUNDAY MORNING WORHSIP, Community Church, Passmore Hall, 11 a.m. All welcome. SUNDAY WORSHIP, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Slocan, 2:00 p.m. All welcome. UNITY CENTRE of the Kootenays, 905 Gordon Rd. Broader Horizons. Back door, 11 a.m. Everyone welcome. NELSON AA - Sunday Morning 10 a.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. NELSON UNITED CHURCH service, 10 a.m. 602 Silica St. All are welcome. ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH Service 10:15 a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. You are welcome. 352-2515 ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH fternoon worship 4pm, 21 Silica St. 354-3308 SAHAJ MARG group meditationplease phone: Eleanor 352-3366 or Sarah 354- 9496

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. Everyone welcome. . 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 352-7536 or Guy at 352-6330. REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 229-4346 or 229-4343 for more details. CALM, ABIDING TOGETHER, a parent and infant group. Short meditations and discussions. Free at Shambhlala Centre, 444 Baker Street.

Fridays GENDER OUTLAWS, a support & social group for trans & gender variants. 354-5362. Nelson AA - F-Troop meeting at the Cellar 717A Vernon St 8 p.m. DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon meeting 8 pm at 601 Front St.

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 250-5055583

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

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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, 3525560. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS open meeting. 7:00 p.m. Passmore Hall, 3656 Old Passmore Road.F-Troop Meeting 8 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 229-4346 or 229-4343 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 352-7536 or Guy at 352-6330. DIAPER FREE BABY / ELIMINATION Communication Support Circle 4th Monday of each month 10 - 12 a.m. at The Family Place 312 Silica St. HERITAGE HARMONY Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-3526892

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OPEN JAM WITH ESTEVAN bring your instruments, voice and poetr y 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, Librar y Lounge in the Hume Hotel, 6-10 p.m. KARAOKE Amy Poznikof f putting on the Ritz and Wild Women Wednesdays at Finley’s Irish Pub

MISS QUINCY, TYLER TOEWS and Alex Scott entertain unplugged at Ellisons Cafe, 12-3 p.m. JUDE DAVISON - plays acoustic originals & covers at Max & Irmas restaurant 6-9 p.m. OPEN JAM AT THE VELVET UNDERGROUND, 646 Baker St. 8 p.m. Bring your self, your instrument, play, listen, enjoy LIGHTA! SOUND 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Spirit Bar, 422 Vernon St Tickets $10-$20 sliding scale at the Door NORGLEN PLAYS ROYAL ON BAKER 8 p.m. BENEFIT OF A DOUBT at the Royal on Baker

Thurs. May 14 DAM UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC Open Stage, Thursdays, 9 p.m. hosted by Estevan, Dam Inn, South Slocan. THE GOODS WITH MR. SMITH spinning all the latest tracks ever y Thursday at the SpiritBar, Hume Hotel. NIKKO plays eclectic jazz 6 - 9 p.m. at Max & Irma’s. OPEN STAGE at the Balfour Beach Inn 8 - 11 p.m. JESSE DEE AND JAQUIE B. The elegance of Sinatra, the scruf fy edge of Tom Waits. 8 p.m. The Velvet Underground, 646 Baker St

Fri. May 15 RYLAN PLAYS FINGER style solo guitar 6-9 p.m. at Max & Irma’s. HEDDY ACCLAIM per form live at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. TERRY B. MOORE and Olin Mackay Bluegrass at Cedar Creek Cafe, Winlaw. JESSE DEE & JACQUIE B - Folk/Jazz/Charm @ The Cedar Creek Cafe - Winlaw. Show star ts at 7 p.m. OPEN JAM AT THE VELVET UNDERGROUND, 646 Baker St. 8 p.m. Bring your self, your instrument, play, listen, enjoy DIGITALIS’ AT THE ROYAL featuring vocal contributions from members of Funkarelli and CyphaNex

Sun. May 17 SARAH AND RICH Perform soulful jazz standards in a pleasant lounge setting. 7:30 p.m. at the Redfish Grill 479 Baker St. NIKKO PLAYS EVENINGS at Nelson’s live jazz venue, The Library Lounge, located in the historic Hume Hotel. Blues Jam at the Royal on Baker 7 - 11 p.m. JAZZ DUO PETE Slevin and Adrian Wagner Cedar Creek Cafe, Winlaw.

Mon. May 18 SARAH McGLYNN & RICH RABNETT live at The Library Lounge, in the Hume Hotel. 6-10 p.m. REGGAE MIX MONDAYS Hosted by DJ T.H.C. starting at 8 p.m. at the Royal on Baker. TERRY B. MOORE and Olin Mackay Bluegrass at Cedar Creek Cafe, Winlaw.

Special Events Wednesday May 13 EAT FOR PETE’S SAKE! Eat at participating restaurants to support the Nelson SPCA! All Seasons Cafe, Amanda’s Restaurant, Baker St Grill BITE, Cafe Kas, General Store Restaurant, Mainstreet Diner

Thursday May 14 LEADERSHIP TACTICS FOR CHALLENGING TIMES (A Business Prosperity Forum) 1-8 p.m. Prestige Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre LV ROGERS 2009 TALENT SHOW in support of the 2009 Graduation Class. 7 p.m. Capitol Theatre, Nelson. Tickets $12 by phone 352-6363 or Capitol Theatre Box Office, 421 Victoria Street. www. capitoltheatre.bc.ca It’s worth it! LEADERSHIP TACTICS FOR CHALLENGING TIMES( A Business Prosperity Forum) 1- 8 p.m. Prestige Lakeside Resort PUBLIC SPEAKING CAN BE FUN! Toastmasters, 7 p.m. Selkirk College (Silver King Road). Guests Welcome. 250-551-5472

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Sunday May 17 DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE 3 – 5:30 p.m. at the Moving Centre, 533 Baker St (upstairs). By donation, ever yone welcome. Bring non-marking indoor footwear and a water bottle. Information: 250-825-0012

Tuesday May 19 PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP meeting 1:30 p.m. at the Kiwanis Hall 352-7958

Wednesday May 20 MEMEZA AFRICA is a powerful fusion of African and Canadian music, spirit and culture. The intensely energetic performance combines original Canadian compositions with traditional and original African compositions to create a unique,emotionally charged musical experience. This spirited ensemble features spectacular vocals, drumming and dancing.United Church 7:30 p.m. Tickets at door $25.

Saturday May 16

RESUMES THAT WORK. Free workshop on how to create a great resume. For information/ registration 352-6200 Kootenay Career Development Society.

KASLO TRAIL BUILDERS VARIETY SHOW FUNDRAISER: Featuring Shuhplattler Verein Enzian (Austrian-Bavarian Folkdancers) 3 p.m. JV Humphries School in Kaslo. Tickets $15 (children 12 & under free) at Sunnyside Naturals, Your Arts Desire, or con-

WINDOWS ON WALDORF TOUR Nelson Waldorf School, experienced teacher guide, 8:30-9:30 a.m. 352-6919, www.nelsonwaldorf.org

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Tues. May 19 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 every Tuesday at Fusion, on Baker Street. 7-10 p.m.

TO WIN : every row, column and 3 by 3 square must each contain the digits 1 to 9. Moderate difﬁculty. Solution on page 13

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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? Meetings: Lunch Bunch at Noon and open meeing at The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. YOUNG FELLOWS OFF BOOZE AA Meeting 8 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. AA TARRY ENG- RUSSIAN GROUP Brent Kennedy School, 7 p.m. Slocan Junction. ‘DRUMMING FROM THE HEART’ Community Drum Circle with Kim Massé. North Shore Hall 7:15 8:45 p.m. $7 kimmasse@shaw.ca 505-2684 DOES SOMEONE YOU LOVE suffer from an Eating Disorder? Need Support? Last Monday of the month 7-9 p.m. 352-9598 after 6 p.m. or mcsuzzie@hotmail.com for more info.

TO WIN : every row, column and 3 by 3 square must each contain the digits 1 to 9. More challenging. Solution on page 13

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Friday, May 15, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Digitalis Cedar Creek Café, 5709 Spring celebration brings parades, logger sports and environmental education Friday, May 15 at The Royal Hwy. 6, Winlaw on Baker, 330 Baker St. when there’ll be a logger by Chris Shepherd Edmonton duo Jesse Digitalis’ original sports competition, show Dee and Jacquie B are mash-up of live electro- Kaslo May Days ‘n’ shine and a skateboard mixing it up with their rock and turntables blurs Friday, May 15 to Monday, demonstration and comguitar and accordion. boundaries between petition. Jesse Dee and Jacquie May 18 in Kaslo the music of man and The Kaslo Garden B are creating a sound so The annual weekend of machine. Festival returns for its fresh that many people fun and games returns to The boys are back second year on Monday don’t know what to call Kaslo for the 117th time armed with new material, and the May Days parade it. The songwriting has this year. new technology, and a starts at 12 p.m. that day a very intimate and honKaslo May Days ring new look. as well. est quality�� that seems to in the May weekend �� long �� With Erica Dee out on �� The Children’s May graze the surface of many starting �on Friday night �� the road pursuing solo Pole Dance one of the genres, drawing many with an outdoor and live projects, Digitalis has re- �� oldest in Canada (running comparisons to Tom music by��local musicians �� tooled. since 1923) happens after Waits. Mountain Weather. �� The May 15 show will the parade. A feat not unnoticed, �� It’s on Saturday that feature vocal contribu�� The Kaslo May Days SUBMITTED Jesse Dee and Jacquie B there’ll be a huge variety tions from members of �� are organized by the are making hard inroads of events including the slo- A scene from the 2008 parade in Kaslo. Funkarelli and CyphaNex. �� including having been pitch tournament, draw- tours, storytelling, more Folk Dancers are back Kaslo and Area Chamber Come hit the dance floor selected to�� perform at ing teams from across the live music and even a pre- by popular demand on of Commerce and their early with with DJ Mr. �� Vancouver’s New Music website, www.kaslochamKootenays, a bird-watch- sentation on bats in the Saturday. �� Smith. West and the Western ing tour, five kilometre evening. The weekend doesn’t ber.com, has a complete race, hikes, helicopter The Austrian Bavarian slow down on Sunday, schedule of events. �� Wolbaum, front man and lead sing- what some might call “newsound.” er. Lighta! Sound is about the fresh �� So if you’re interested in some riddims, while staying firmly rootold-school outlaw music with gener- ed in the sounds of bass, echo and ous helpings of Johnny cash, Willie dubwise business. Nelson, and Waylon Jennings, the �� The core members are Michael Crop Dusters are for you. Red, Calamalka, Max Ulis, Taal Mala, Tusk, Daega Sound System, Tank Girl, Self Evident and DJ Lighta! Sound Cure. pays homage to a genre of country Saturday, May 16, at the Spiritbar, They throw their own undermusic from yesteryear. The band 422 Vernon St. �� ground parties, a few handfuls of has been touring through Alberta, Lighta! Sound is the sounds of �� and plans to head to the U.S. for the dubstep, dancehall, jungle, dub, club events, collab with NFF on the latter part of this�� year. bass, fire and hybridized club and the Cover is a $10 to $20 sliding “Our response has been huge soundclash music, mixed, blended, �� south of the 49th parallel,” says glitched out and mashed up into scale.

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Friday, May 22, 7:30 p.m. at J.V. Humphries School, 500 Sixth St., Kaslo The final concert in the Kaslo Concert Society’s 2008-2009 season presents corazón, Nelson’s choir of young people directed by Allison Girvan. True to their name, corazón sings from the heart and has, in turn, won the hearts of many Canadian audiences in the nine years since it began. This talented and motivated group of young singers from the Nelson has gained a reputation for their blend, intonation and their world music repertoire. Their simple, yet effective choreography adds a visual accent to their performances. Admission to the corazón concert is by season subscription or single tickets at the door. Adult $20, seniors $18, students $5. School age children are admitted free when accompanied by an adult patron.

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group will be one of several performers taking to the stage at J.V. Humphries Romeo and Juliet sums up the collabo- the classic tale of love, ration between the Trafalgar’s students School in�� Kaslo. Saturday, May 16, Capitol Theatre and the were even more ambiFunds raised will go towards the new 7:30 p.m. at the drama programs from tious, putting the entire pedestrian suspension bridge planned �� Friday, �� May 15, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Capitol Theatre, local junior and senior show into 15 minutes. for Kaslo River. Theatre,�� 421 Victoria St. 421 Victoria St. schools. Finally, Some senior Tickets are $15 per person, with chilThe Scarlet Rose Revue presents Shakespeare once Students from L.V. students will take this dren 12 �� and under free. Tickets can be Dream: A neo-vaudevillian variety wrote “our remedies Rogers and Mt. Sentinel famous tragedy and picked up in Kaslo at Sunnyside Naturals, �� show. oft in ourselves do have co-produced a make it a comedy in an at Your Arts Desire, or ordered by con�� Starring Scarlet Mary Rose, Erin lie,” which perfectly condensed version of orginal script. tacting Val Koenig at 353-2168 or Silvio Ever-Ready, Taryn-Your-Heart-Out, �� Lettrari at 353-2968. Lornita�� Bonita, and Miss Mandy Pandy. There will also be a raffle with prizes Guest Starring Michael Graham and Neil In his own words, “we are blind in the Memeza Africa and refreshments. Harrower and the lovely Miss Quincy. presence of absolute light or darkness. With Wednesday, May 20, 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Special appearances by Sunny Wood a balance of both light and darkness, objects �� United Church, 602 Silica St. and Jennifyre and melodious musings by Norglen and Benefit of a Doubt clear before our eyes and radiate Memeza Africa is a powerful fusion of become �� the Rich Rabnett Trio. Plus many more Saturday, May 16 at The Royal on Baker, their true colours. This show is aimed to African and Canadian music, spirit and madcappers to giggle at. further blur the line between reality and 330 Baker St. �� culture. The intensely energetic and moving Tickets are 15$ and can be bought at illusion. Through this collection I hope to Norglen put the block in block rock. performance combines original Canadian the Capitol Box office. stimulate thought and conversation. “ From beetles in the sand box to Beatles compositions with traditional and original �� on the boom-box, founding members African compositions to create a unique Andrew Doll (lead-vocals and guitar), musical experience that leaves audiences �� Kaslo�� Trailblazers Variety Art for social change at the Brendan O’Byrne (bass and keys) and emotionally charged and moved to tears. Show Fundraiser Joel McCann (drums) �� grew�� up as three This spirited ensemble features spectacu- library Saturday, May 16, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at J.V. best buds, three band mates living within lar vocals and jaw-dropping dance perfor- For the months of May and June at the Nelson � �� three minutes of each other on Norglen mances with traditional drums and acoustic Municipal Library, 602 Stanley St. Humphries School, 500 Sixth St., Kaslo The Kaslo Trailblazers Society presents Crescent, in northern Alberta. Songbirds, the title for Celina Silva’s exhiguitar in an unparalleled blend of styles and �� Benefit of a Doubt is one of Ottawa’s sound. For more information, visit www. bition of mixed media collages in the teen Schuhplattler Verein Enzian (Austrian Bavarian folk dancers) as the headline best-known bands and have been asked memezaafrica.org. section of the Nelson Municipal Library, �� act at a fundraising variety show during to showcase Canadian Music Week and suggests a new day, and the hope for posiKaslo May Days. This world-travelled the NXNE music festival in Toronto. tive change in the world. Anvil! It began with a course called Leadership Wednesday, May 20, 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol for Peace: the Individual and Social Theatre, 421 Victoria St. Transformation, which lead Silva to create �� Canada’s Anvil were the �� demi-gods of a body of work using recycled materials, as 1980s heavy metal, influencing bands like one way to “lead for peace.” �� Slayer, Metallica and Anthrax, but Anvil “It’s also fun to use random objects,” she �� never made it big. �� says. “Especially that added third dimenRegardless, long-time friends, Anvil sion.” �� front man Steve “Lips” Kudlow and drumThe result is bright assemblages of fig�� mer Rob Reiner, at 14 years old, vowed ures, flowers, words and imagery that sug�� that they would rock on forever and realize gest courage, passion, individuality, and �� Anvil’s rightful place in the metal world. �� respect. �� Anvil: The story of Anvil follows Lips �� There’s a fourth dimension: sales will benand Reiner, now in their 50s, as they try to efit Mothers Against Drinking and Driving �� The Rawling Brothers A Day Late A Dollar Short make a comeback with their 13th album, Canada as well as help send Silva to the This is Thirteen. Youth Challenge International Volunteer Geoff Lundstrom Sherri-Anne So they head out on a disastrous cross Exchange this fall in Costa Rica. YCI builds Europe tour, and mortgaged their houses skills and experience by involving Canadian James Murdoch Band Roxy and toiled in dreary day jobs to record This youth in international development. Kelly Fawcett Steve Palmer is Thirteen. Under the pressure to get it Anyone wishing more information can right, the band nearly implodes and they contact Silva at celinas_beat@yahoo.ca. Stu Mitchell Mystery Train make a great album, but have no way to sell it. A film about dreams, friendship, family, Melissa �� dogged determination, love and metal.

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Arthritis includes a group of diseases that all involve inflammation in the joints of the body. The most common form of arthritis is called osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is caused by injury to a joint, old age, or infection of a joint. Other primary forms of arthritis are: rheumatoid arthritis, gout, septic arthritis, juvenile arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and Still’s disease. Each form of arthritis has different symptoms, causes, risk factors and effects on the body. However, the main symptom of all types of arthritis is persistent joint pain. The type of pain will be different depending on the form of arthritis. Lack of joint mobility and limited range of joint motion can also be prominent symptoms of arthritis. There are a few ways that one can help to prevent or subdue arthritic pain. Some dietary supplements that have been

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warm water. Chinese herbal medicine (both for internal consumption and external liniments), ayurvedic herbs and homeopathics can also provide significant relief. Glocosamine and chondroitin can be taken as supplements. They are both naturally occurring building blocks for cartilage in the body and have not been proven by research to prevent arthritic developments and yet many sufferers declare that they offer significant pain relief. They are beneficial because they can pro-

Application deadline is Thursday, March 14 and must be sent to the Financial Aid Office of Selkirk College, 301 Frank Beinder Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4L3 Nelson Ford is offering two bursaries for the Selkirk Saints Golf Camp this summer. The bursaries are open to children aged seven to 17 who are permanent residents of the West Kootenays and their parents must apply for them. The children can also be nominated by a social worker, school principal or councillor, recreation administrator, public health nurse, financial aid officer, church official, coach or a director of a club or sports league. The golf camp runs from Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 10 and costs $320 ($350 after May 15) for day camp and $520 ($550 after May 15) for the residence camp. For more information call 365-1304.

It’s important to eat a healthy diet, stretch, exercise and rest. shown to help are: apple cider vinegar, ginger and turmeric. Many people suffering from arthritic pain have found relief with daily consumption of apple cider vinegar (ACV). It is best to drink organic, unfiltered ACV and mix with

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

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Acupuncture

Kate Butt, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine ......... 551-5283 Sandra Mason, RAC ....................................................551-0110 Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, 10 years experience.........352-0459 Marion Starr, Dr. TCM ............................................... 352-9890 Paul Gaucher, RAC at Back In Motion...................... 352-0075 Ben Brown, RAC, Winlaw ........................................... 226-7166 Lindsay Morris, RAC ..................................................354-9438 Diana Malone, R.TCM.P .............................................. 354-2982 Shauna Robertson, Reg. Acupuncturist ..................... 352-2167

Art Therapy

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Ayurveda

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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

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

Massage Services

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

Nutritionists

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

Pharmacy

Pilates

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

Coaching

Registered Massage Therapists

McKenzie Community Chiropractic ........................... 352-1322 Richard Klein, Stress Reduction Coach .................... 352-3280 Holistic Health, www.brendawiseman.com .............. 505-7555 Shayla Wright certified coach/mentor .................... 352-7908 Symbols Way-finding your answers. Raya Kelson .505-5004

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

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

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 RS Hom Cdn 12 yrs. exp......354-1180 Margo MacLaren DHom ............................................. 354-7072 ��

1:00am - 5:00pm

Hypnotherapy

Chiropractic

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

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Nelson Pranashakty, Jothi Light/Reiki Healing 505-7832 Raya Kelson, Natural Healing Practice. Activating your natural self-healing potential www.quantumtouch.com...........................................505-5004

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

Counselling & Consultation

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

Holistic Health

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

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

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

Bursaries for golf camp

vide relief and prevention without the harmful side effects caused by common anti-inflammatories. Some forms of treatment that have been shown to prevent arthritis, reduce its development, and relieve pain are: acupuncture, massage, chiropractics, and physiotherapy. It’s also important to eat a healthy diet (with little to no refined flours and sugars), stretch (yoga, qi gong, pilates, and tai chi are helpful in treatment of arthritis), exercise and rest.

�� Sally Shamai, MEd, RCC, EMDR and more ...... 1-877-688-5565 Vic Neufeld, MA, RCC, (vicneuf@gmail.com)............ 229-5487 THE PURSUIT OF QUALITY LEISURE �� FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY Feldenkrais Method

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Natural solutions for pain relief from arthritis

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Reflexology 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

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

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THE HEALTH PAGES Drop the pop Chew On This

Tara Stark

With the days getting warmer, it is tempting to reach for summery drinks like iced tea, lemonade and fruit drinks. Instead, try a mix of sparkling water with 100 per cent fruit juice and a splash of lemon or lime for a refreshing drink without all the added sugar.

There is new evidence that links sugar sweetened beverages with risk of heart attack. The U.S. Nurses Health Study tracked more than 88,000 women in the U.S. from 1980 to 2004. An article just published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found

that those women who drank one sweetened beverage a day had a 23 per cent higher risk of heart attack and those who drank two or more a day had a 35 per cent higher risk of heart attack than those women who drank less than one a month. A pretty good reason to drop the pop.

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

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Run, skate and . . . run this summer

Summer camps and In The Zone summer activities need a bit of planning today. Kim Palfenier Registrations dates are open for various camps, so The Nelson Regional keep an eye open to avoid Sports Council can be disappointment. reached at: Europe Elite Soccer Box 1190, Nelson, BC Academy with John Soares V1L 6H3 is running their annual sum(250)352-3989 phone mer camp at Lakeside from (250)352-0046 fax Monday, July 27 to Friday, nrsc@telus.net July 31. Programs range from a one hour a day for five days for six- to eight- crossovers and turn frontyear-olds to half or full days wards to back with ease for five days for eight- to then Jumpstart might be 18-year-olds. This camp has for you. been coming to Nelson for This class is offered many summers with much Monday to Friday, Aug. 4 success teaching great skills. to 7, 10 to 14 and 17 to 21. Register now at the Nelson All programs are taught Regional Sports Council by the clubs’ Skate Canada office. certified coaches at the Call 352-3989 or go to NDCC arena. CanSkate www.nelsonsports.ca for and CanPowerSkate lesregistration form. sons are offered the same If you want to put your days. summer on ice cool off with Registration day is the figure skating summer Saturday, May 30 at 11 a.m. camp. to 1 p.m. in the NDCC conNelson Figure Skating course. For more informaClub is offering lessons tion, contact Jane Macleod such as CanSkate and at 352-6510. CanPowerSkate and a There is also some internew program Jumpstart!- est in starting a junior An introduction to Figure lacrosse team in the area Skating. this year. So if there are This new program offers any hockey players lookthe keen Canskater, aspir- ing to expand their skills ing recreational skater and or anyone who wants to hockey player an opportu- either learn lacrosse or be nity to try out figure skat- a part of this sport they ing. If you can glide on one should contact Bill Stack at foot, skate backwards, do 352-7165. Kim Palfenier is administrator for the Nelson Regional Sports Council.

Briefly Sound wellness

Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Best Western Baker Street Inn, 153 Baker St. Musician and sound therapist Sharon Carne will teach a workshop on sound wellness. This weekend course covers some of the scientific and mystical nature of sound and offers participants a wide variety of experience with sound. Carne says participants will learn and experience how psychoacoustic music, brain wave entrainment music and guided medita-

tion with sound works and whether or not it’s right for them. Sharon Carne has transformed a successful 30-year career of teaching and performing the classical guitar to creating programs and experiences that teach people how sound and music can be used as wellness tools. She was recently in Nelson lecturing at the Northwest Guitar Festival and Competition. The cost is $300. Further information and registration is available at www. mountainrosemusic.com or call 1-800-748-4082.

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MUSICIANS/BANDS WANTED FOR this yearís SoundVibes compilation CD. Entries must be in by June 15th. Contact Serpico Audio for details @ 354-1451 info@serpico.ca “I WAS ADOPTED,” first-grader Andrea told her class. “It means that I grew in my mommy’s heart instead of her tummy.” Happy Mother’s Day from Nelson Right-To-Life. NRightToLIfe@hotmail.com COLLEGE PENSION PLAN RETIREES. Join the attempt to save your health subsidies at: www.cirabc. ca.

WEE RIDE FRONT-MOUNTED bike carrier $60, Travel playpen $30, 1218 month Boy Robeez 3/$10, 250352-5210 WANTING TO BUY a wooden high chair 250-352-3176

LARGE APPLIANCE SALEEverything 20% off for month of May and a 28 day warranty! Share Nelson supporting Humanity and Responsible Ecology 612 Lakeside Dr. Nelson 352-1222 PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP meeting Tue. May 19, 1:30 p.m. at Kiwanis Hall 352-7958 TIM HUS LIVE IN SLOCAN! Sat. May 16, 8pm, 5th Annual Slocan Legion Hall $10 JOB FAIR MONDAY May 25th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 225 hall Street (upstairs). The Youth Employment Resource Centre in partnership with the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce invites youth (15-30) and businesses to attend. Visit www.yerc. ca for updates (businesses in attendance) or call 250-352-5656

OVAL ARBORITE KITCHEN table, velour chairs in nice shape. $200 Phone before 9:30 a.m. 355-2656 WHITE KITCHEN TABLE with extension and four matching padded chairs. Excellent condition.$85 250229-2329 UMBRA FLOOR SCREEN holds fifteen 8x10 photos (mats included). Paid $150. Asking $60. 250-3527035. LARGE ARTIST DESK, closing store, must sell. Pics can be e-mailed. Asking 300.00 OBO 352-2433 SEALY DOUBLE SIZED Mattress, almost brand new used twice. Asking $250 Sheila 505-2054

GUARANTEEING RECORD REMOVAL. Call: 1-8-NOWPARDON (1-866-972-7366). www. RemoveYourRecord.com.

KENMORE WASHER, HEAVYDUTY, extra capacity, white condition. $100 357-9457 KENMORE DRYER, EXCELLENT condition, works great. $100 8250189 SHALLOW WELL JET PUMP - Red Lion 1/2 Hp like new ($250) asking $150. 352-6268 RETAIL SUPPLIES - clothing rack, gift boxes, biodegradable plastic bags, Moneris paper, manequin offers- 352-3263 BROWN LEATHER COUCH, excellent condition, paid $1200, asking $700 obo, call before 8 p.m. 250355-0069 FUTON FRAME, QUEEN size, very nice, $30; toolbox for truckbed 1/2 or 3/4 ton, $30, 226-7880 NOKIA 6080 CELL phone, new with charger, hands free set, usb cable, $30 obo. jennie 354-7812 REEL LAWNMOVWER, TURNTABLE, Sony speakers, rebounder, trunk, microwave cabinet, microwave, office chair $25 apiece 359-7756 42 TURNED SPINDLES and 2 posts for porch rail, white, $100 obo, ph:352-2823 WII FOR SALE mint/warranty/bill of sale 2 controllers 1 nunchuk 6 Games $275 o.b.o. Call 354-3484 3 GLASS DEMI Johns for sale $100 352-3046 MOTORCYCLE BOOTS FOR sale. never worn. mens size 8 Red Wings. $175 obo 250-354-5362 GAME CUBE $50, Ninendo 64 $20, PS2 w/ guitarhero $140. Games included and controllers. 505-2032. FOR SMALL TRUCK, White Topper $120, Trampoline (large) excellent condition, $100 250-359-7481 CLOTH DIAPERS, FITTED x24, used 3 months. Extra pads. $120 OBO. 509-1345. CHINCHILLA: 3 YEAR old, female, black velvet. New 24 ft metal cage. $250 obo. 551-3833 NATURAL GAS BOILER & hot water tank, $550; wood burning fireplace insert, $150. Ph 229-2353. FOR SALE, HOUSE plants, several varieties, fig plants and cactus. Phone 250-359-8103

Art FUN POTTERY CLASSES in my studio! Spring sessions starting early May. I have 35 years experience in the clay field. Call Christine: 3527813 FRAMED WITH CARE by Kate Bridger. Art, photography, needlework. Free delivery in Nelson. Quotes: 352-4653

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.

Car Pool I NEED A ride. Beasley to Trail and back daily for work. Will pay gas. Derek 250-359-6973

Child Care FULL TIME NANNY required for 2 children (4 and 2) starting August. Email vanchoui@shaw.ca. BLEWETT DAYCARE, CARE for all ages, family setting, outdoor play, storytime, crafts, spaces fill fast, CCRR registered 250-3529532

Children WOODEN CRIB FOR sale. Converts to daybed. Great condition. $100 obo. call Andrea 352-2025. GRACO SWING $130.00 Jolly Jumper $30.00 Feeding pillow $30.00 Bathtub $15.00 All Excellent Condition 250-229-5385

Computers SONY VAIO LAPTOP. Well equipped hardware and software. Fast hard disc and memory. $450 250-353-2600 CD BURNER, ETHERNET cards, 50mm fans, 5 port ethernet switch, 4 port router, cables, etc;, offers, 250-608-3548 FOR SALE: PENTIUM 4-2.93GHz, 80gb HD, windowsXP, 17” CRT monitor, keyboard/mouse. $250 includes desk. 352-0460 HC-S (HOME COMPUTING Solutions) Offering reliable and competitively priced PC Support & Computer skills training. From Hardware to Network we come to you.”No Solution NO FEE” Tel#250-505-4940 E-mail hcs@live.ca

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Events ALTERNATIVE WORSHIP EXPERIENCE “Rivers” Wednesday May 13 7 p.m. Nelson United Church. SHARE NELSON SILENT Auction ends May 30th. Collectors coins, Silverware, Italian glassware and china pasta set, Vintage glassware and Original artwork, 1950’s lamp and ashtray and 1958 Tannhauser Normende Radio plus 100th anniversary special Buck Knife and more for sure... Share Nelson Supporting Humanity and Responsible Ecology. 612 Lakeside Dr, Nelson 352-1222

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Ad Designer & Production The successful candidate will: • be skilled with InDesign and Photoshop CS, and be familiar with Illustrator; • be comfortable working in a Mac OSX environment; • be experienced working with print media and layout, newspaper experience a plus; • be comfortable in a deadline oriented and team environment. Send your resume and cover letter to:

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

For Sale Misc. 2 YEAR OLD Colorado Blue Spruce, 35cm, $1.49/each (180 for $268.20, free shipping). Also Pines, Hybrid Poplars, Willows, etc. Alberta grown, Alberta seed. 1-866-873-3846; www. treetime.ca. AT LAST! AN iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/ U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, sulfur, smell, manganese from well water. Since 1957. Phone 1-800-BIG IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com. AMAZING RELIEF THE first night!!! Restless Leg Syndrome and leg cramps gone. Sleep deeply, safe with medication, proven results guaranteed!!! www.allcalm.com. 1-800-7658660. 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. A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866884-7464. 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.

FREE ABOUT 30 ROCKS 1-2 cubic ft. size, mostly angular. u-pick 352-6762 CLEAN FILL JUST outside Nelson. 3 dump truck loads. Call 250.825.3421 FREE: APPROXIMATELY 1-CUBIC yard of crushed rock. Phone 250352-2403 FREE KITCHEN CABINET phone 250-505-5388 ONE OLD ICE cream freezer 250354-1575

Garage Sales COMMUNITY YARD SALES, Voykin Subdivision, just past South Slocan Junction, May 9/10 & 16 to 18 MULTIFAMILY/MOVING SALE, JOSEPHINE/GORE, May 16, 9-12, Furniture, clothes, kid’s stuff, tools.... GARAGE SALE! MAY 15th, 16th, 17th. 9 -7 411B Latimer St. (house in the alley) 352-6662 224 VIEW ST. Nelson. Furniture and more! 2 days, TUES. MAY 12TH, AND WED. MAY 13TH! YARD SALE! RETRO, vintage, toys, furniture, housewares, clothes & more. May 2 & 3, 9-4, 491 W. Richards LARGE GARAGE AND estate sale May 16, 17, 18 5594 Slocan River Rd. Winlaw 10 a.m. -3 p.m. daily 226-7990

Health & Fitness PRIVATE YOGA SESSIONS initial consultation at no cost. Please visit www.doulayoga.com. BODY WORK CLINIC rooms for rent. Quiet, private on Baker. Full/half days, Mondays to Saturdays. 354-0413 THE ACADEMY OF Classical Oriental Sciences Student Clinic is open through the summer for inexpensive acupuncture treatments. To book an appointment call 250-3541984. KONA HAOLE ROAD bike. Shimano 105 components. Frame is 21” or 53cm’s. Great shape! 357-2119

Home & Garden CRAFTSMAN L AW N TRACTOR,FOUR speed transmission, deckless, trailer hitch, weights, too hilly here $250 cash 229-4490 FREE GRANITE ROCK, most too big to carry, I pay loading, you pay hauling. Tim 352-0532 FOR SALE: OLDER washer/dryer (approx. 15 years). White, in good working condition - $150. Call 3540535. CAST IRON CLAW foot tub, good condition. $250.00 OBO. 354-3454 GAY BOYZ DECORATING we give your home a makeover paining, interior design, carpentry, lights action!!! 250-352-3559 LOOKING FOR FREE/SHARED perennials. New gardener on a budget! Will pick up or dig up! 780-7061679 SHIITAKE MUSHROOM GROWING workshop, May 23rd. Blewett. Includes demo, hands on session, take two inoculated logs home, guided forest mushroom walk. 10am-5pm, $30 354.4333 or francoise@2frogstudio. com AUTUMN BLISS RASPBERRY Canes, recommended by Brian Minter. $2 each. Call Yvonne 250359-8069

Lost & Found PLEASE, RETURN OLD STYLE red & black single speed cruiser bike to 622 Victoria Street. Thanks. LOST IN NELSON, Men’s white gold wedding band, inlaid gold leaf. Reward. 250 229 5623 FOUND APRIL 30, Troup Juncton: Bicycle. Call 509-3333 to identify. BLACK FEMALE CAT with white socks, chest & belly missing since April 30th. Please Call 250-509-1386 HELP! LOOKING TO find upper denture? please phone 354 8353. Thank you. LOST. SILVER TWISTED chain bracelet. Possibly at Save-On or Oso. 250-352-6625. Thanks.

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JANSMA REFORESTATION HAS positions for EXPERIENCED treeplanters June 1st-21st for contract at the north end of Kootenay Lake. Call 250-229-4661 THE FROG PEAK cafe looking for experienced barrista, and kitchen help for the summer. Drop resume off at 1418 Highway 6 Crescent Valley email to frog.peak.cafe@hotmail.com or call 250-359-7261 HOUSECLEANING IN THE Taghum area, twice monthly. Phone 250 3525004 NEED A PHONE? Cheap phone reconnect with long distance, calling features and internet. Guaranteed low rates. Fast connections - No refusals. Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory. ca.. CHEF POSITION AVAILABLE at All Seasons Cafe. Passionate, clean, and reliable. Also a dishy position required. Call 352.0101 REMOVE YOUR RECORD: A CRIMINAL Record can follow you for life. Only PARDON SERVICES CANADA has 20 years experience.

LEATHER JACKET WITH fringe ladies size small, excellent condition $125.00 250-354-3860 DOUBLE JOGGING STROLLER with bike attachements “cruzer” $125 NIKON D40 DIGITAL camera with 18-55 lens. Nearly new. A steal at $350. 354-9420 NIKKEN KENKO MAGNETIC mattress pad, double, clean, excellent condition, $75 250-352-7643. 81/2’ CAMPER, BATHROOM, furnace, fridge, 3 burner stove $1995 OBO 354-4684 FROM NEPAL: SINGING bowls, pashmina shawls & sweaters, Buddhist mandala paintings, carved wooden lamps. Akkal 505-4190. WHIRLPOOL 30” RANGE, selfcleaning, convection oven. $150, 250-825-4770 GYM STYLE WALKER/STEPPER 359-8137 FLOOR LOOM FOR sale: 45” Leclerc $650 359-2919 DELTA 10” CABINET makers table saw with 52” Unifence table extension. $800 354-7288

Misc. Wanted WANT TO BUY, in good cont. Ccment mixer. 352-7884 WANTED STEEL T-TYPE posts 8’ or 10’ also cheap or free concrete blocks and bricks any type 352-6983 ONE SINGLE WOOD french door reasonably priced - poor condition is okay. Janine 250 354-4475 FAMILY OF FIVE seeking free furniture: couches, shelves, beds, desks, etc. in good to great condition. Please call Ursula and Morien 352-3900. Love and Gratitude. Will pick up. STRAWBERRY PLANTS, DAYNEUTRAL; seabuckthorn plants, male; wire/plastic fencing, any length; 259-355-2269 WANTED: ELECTRIC LAWN mower. 354-4003 OUTDATED PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER, old 35mm cameras. Fred @ 352-2129, fdr@netidea.com WANT 10’ ALUMINUM Car Topper; 52 cm roadbike. Will trade 4 person Pelican Pedal Boat. 250-229-4238. USED BACKYARD TRAMPOLINE. Jenn 352-1913 WANTED - EXTERIOR door with at least half window, prefer wood. Will pick up. 250 354-4475

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RED WIGGLER COMPOSTING worms to start an indoor worm compost. Jenn 352-1913 LOOKING TO BUY stone grain grinder. Please call 250 362-2189 GARDENERS IN NELSON looking for straw and manure. Please call Katherine: 250-352-00076 WANTED: USED MOBILE PHONE Bell Mobility; bagged grass clippings. 250-399-0056 TROWE & HOLDEN 1” air chisel 250-226-7918 MOUNTAIN BIKE WANTED, small/ med. - 16-17 in. Hardtail o.k. for Rails to Trails not offroad riding. 250-226-7299. LOOKING FOR A set of wheels for XR 650L Fred 250-505-5264 WANTED: LOGGING TRUCK load of firewood. 250-359-7156 LOOKING FOR 5FT bottom cabinets with countertop. Call Brenda 250-352-9720

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SMALL HOUSE ON acerage, wood/ oil heat, garden, mechanics shop. Slocan Valley. 1200/month 250 229 5298 HOUSE IN SHOREACRES for Rent 3+ BR, 2 Bath modern house Shoreacres, 20 minutes to Nelson or Castlegar. 2 organic acres, quiet sunny neighbourhood. ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKERS, pets negotiable. References required. Available May. $1,200/month. 250-359-7224. EXECUTIVE RENTAL IN Nelson Beautiful three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhouse adjacent to Nelsonís Granite Pointe Golf Course and Rosemont Park. Hardwood floors, heated bathroom tiles, stainless steel appliances, fireplace, balcony & loft. No pets, no smoking. $1500 + utilities. 1 year lease. July 1st, 2009. To view a similar home go to www. thevillasatgranitepointe.com and click on photo gallery. 403-690-0356 or 250-354-7989 NEWLY DECORATED BACHELOR suite in Rosemont. Furnished or unfurnished. $600 pcm. Mature n/s,n/p. (250) 354 3994. AVAIL JUNE 1, 4 BR 2 bath, lovely house, NS, NP, $1650 plus utilities (250)354-1188 1 BDRM VIEW apt Balfour. N/S n/p w/d. Best for single person. $475.+ utilities. 250-229-5280 2 BDRM.MOBILE HOME on acreage, upper blewett, pets ok. Rent nogotiable.call Ken:(250)253-0318 (after 6) QUIET NATURE SETTING, large bright 3 bedroom suite in Beasley, WD, NS, sorry no dogs, $935/month 250-359 6669 FOR RENT IN Slocan City - sunny 1bedroom; wood/tile floors, shower & clawfoot tub, lease/references required no smoking/pets 352-6311 ROOMATE NEEDED. DOWNTOWN house. $600.00 all inclusive 3549097 UPPER DUPLEX IN lower Rosemont 3bedroom, 1half bathroom, carport,hardwood floors,fireplace, lakeview.Available July 1st 1500.00+utilities.N/P N/S.250-3526899. LOWER DUPLEX IN lower Rosemont. Spacious 3 bedroom,laundry,firepl ace,lakeview, large patio. N/P N/S 1300+utilities FURNISHED ROSEMONT HOME, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, gas/wood heat, yard, garden, deck. $1400/month +utilities. 354-1675 4 BEDROOM HOUSE, 100+ acres, SlocanCity, wood/electric, renovated, bus, pets ok. Available immediately. $1100+ utilities 250-352-0766 COZY 2 BEDROOM, summer sublet, outdoor space, views, peaceful, furnished $1050/month summit@netidea. com No pets/smoking; references required. LOOKING FOR FEMALE to rent room in my house. Walking distance to downtown. Rent $500 352-3365 ONE BEDROOM APT in Rosemont available June 1st. Includes utilities. $600 JUNE 1: DOWNTOWN 1-Bdrm + den level-entry, semi-furn. apart. Incl. Utilities, parking. Refs. NS/NP $898/ mo. 352-5757. NEW HOUSE FOR Lease 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms $1750.00 per Month NS/NP Reference Required 250-3523370 BEAUTIFUL BIG ROOM in clean house in Rosemont for female person, NS. $500/month pn 250-352-3365 2 BDRM. LOWER suite available June 1 $625.00 + utilities close to downtown. Quiet tenants only call 352-1813 4 BEDROOM UPHILL: Hardwood, fireplace, private yard, garden. Recently renovated. N/S N/P. June 1. $1600+utilities. 354-2019 ROOMS TO RENT in Blewett, shared accommdation, 5 mins to town, large furnished house, storage space, yard with garden, awesome views, W/D, no pets please, $475/month, utilities included, more info call 250-5090662 ONE BEDROOM COTTAGE in Salmo. No smoking, no pets. $450 + electric. Sattelite tv included 250357-2729

BEAUTIFUL RENOVATED 4/5 bedroom or use one as den home for rent in Fairview area. July 1 180 View, Easy access near park yet private. Call 778-297-1652 or beinnelson@yahoo.com RENT TO OWN one of our properties in the Nelson area. For further info call 1-888-222-0652. 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

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 LOREN MAZEREEUW FINE WOODWORKING MAZWOODWORKING.COM (250) 509-1106 Custom: Stairs, Mantels, Cabinetry, Built-ins

Pets & Livestock 20 YR. OLD Morgan/Thoroughbred Mare 15.2 H. $1500.00 incl. 2 ton hay. 250-825-4693 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

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Reach EVERYONE! 9.89 ACRES FOR sale in Bonnington: private, treed property. Private drive, $230,000. Call 359-6887 evenings. 1 MOBILE HOME. Good deal $18,000. Call 250-354-4985: 5-10 p.m. SOLID OLDER HOME for sale. 15 min from Nelson at 6 mile. Good condition throughout. 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, .6 landscaped acre. Large deck, carport, RV port, heated workshop. Reasonably priced at $369,000. Call Brian (250)-399-4439 FABULOUS LAKEVIEW HOME only 3 miles from town in the Nasookin subdivision. Very spacious with 3/4 bedrooms, new tile floors, central air and mortgage helper downstairs. $569,000 Call Trevor@NelsonRealty. ca 250-354-8409 TWO PROPERTIES FOR Sale: Nelson’s North Shore, 10 mins. to town, across from Troop Junction beach. 1-4 acres. Beautiful lakeviews, creek, underground services, great sun exposure, gentle slope, private natural setting with mature trees, ready to build. $200,000, $210,000. (250)354-7741 OPEN HOUSE MAY 23rd 11am-4pm, 916-6th St, Fairview. 2 bedroom, open concept, wood stove, many improvements, workshop. $250,000. Phone 250-352-4680 BONNINGTON PROPERTY FOR SALE. 2.87 forested acres in upper Bonnington. $147,500. Water, Septic approval. 250-359-6699 NELSON HOME FSBO, 2200sqft, 5bdrm, 3bath, .25-acre view-lot, new roof. 360k, 375k after June 1. 3527038 BLEWETT HOME ON 2 Private acres. 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, den,large decks, carport, new water system. $399,000. 250-354-3860 FAIRVIEW HERITAGE STYLE home. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Larger corner lot close to everything. 352-5856. OPEN HOUSE MAY 10th & 17th 2pm-4pm 2123 Stanley 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom plus office Panoramic valley and lake views from craftsman built home $549K see www.beattiebuilt.com or phone 250-505-2785 LOG HOME, POST and bean structure ready to assemble. Complex joinery, ergonomic design. Call 250366-4164 WATERFRONT LOT FULLYSERVICED WITH spectacular veiws of Kootney Lake/Mountains. 5min to downtown. Call Brent 604-7159181

EVERY DOOR EVERY WEEK Music & Dance

BOSS AD-5, ACOUSTIC effects processor. List $360, asking $100. 352-5067 CLASSICAL STRING MUSICIANS interested in forming a chamber ensemble. 250-505-5583 TAINTED SOUL SEEKS new drummer. www.myspace.com/taintedsoulband darrell_anderson_06@hotmail. com CD & DVD DUPLICATION, direct to disc printing and graphic design located in Nelson: www.shortyburns. com 352-BURN(2876) STELLAR 5-STRING BASS (black) w/Kustom KBA16 Amp, Digitech BP50 Effects Pedal, Hardcase, Stand $400 509-1941 ESTABLISHED MUSIC PROJECT (electronics/ dub/ fusion) seeks a motivated new member. Contact www.themaninhavanamusic.com for more info. FRIENDS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC informal, interactive soirees for music aficionados. 250-505-5583 GUITAR FOR SALE, original 1957 Kay, no case, $200 250-352-0975 SUMMER VOCAL LESSONS with Cheryl Hodge (college instructor). In Nelson, out of home. Call 250354-4579

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Other HOUSEBOAT $15,000 O.B.O Comes with 50 hp mercury, generator, inverter, propane appliances & more Call 551-0884

Pets & Livestock SALTWATER FISH/REEF ENTHUSIASTS meet others in the area for sharing info/supplies. saltyfish@shaw.ca 304-3535 WANTED 6 LAYING hens, 1-2 years old. 509-0203 DOG FOR ADOPTION spayed female, black/brown, medium size. Good with dogs, cats call 250-5052681 $183.00 3YR OLD UN-NEUTERED pitbull for sale. Incredibly friendly, he just needs more space. 352-6662 AFFECTIONATE LAB/GOLDEN CROSS, 7 months, needs loving home without chickens. Shots, spayed, basic obedience. $200 (250)399-4313 4YR. FIXED PERSIAN cat with accessories. Moving, can’t keep. $350.00 250-509-0767 details. Serious inquiries only.

Personals ARE YOU LOSING a loved one to addiction? Efficient and affordable drug rehabilitation program. Immediate help available. No waiting list. Call 1-877-782-7409 or visit www.narconon.ca.

Rentals 2 BEDROOM SUITE, recently renovated, Available June 1, 900sq.ft. W/ D, N/S, N/P 850+gas, Jeremy, 5051174 2 BEDROOM NEW suite. N/S, N/P, vegetarians preferred. 352-1826 CHARMING, TWO-BEDROOM FURNISHED waterfront beach house, close to Nelson, n/s, n/p. Washer/ dryer, large deck. (250)505-2190. BONNINGTON MOBILE HOME, private, clean. $800/month. Garden. Wood/oil/electric. Available June 1. 359-7367 or somethingsomething@shaw.ca

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Rentals Wanted COUPLE SEEKS RENTAL for June 1/great refernces/very quiet/both work full time for info call 250-505-3511 DO YOU HAVE a room/house available to rent? Nursing student looking for accommodation in Nelson starting September. Please send email to: ashleyscanlan@gmail.com AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEEDED ASAP, single, clean, respectful man, independent/shared, $400 or less, Kevin V. 250-352-9876 MAMA & BABY seeking long-term rental, in town, w/d, references available, undr $800. No shared accommodations. 250-509--1782. WANTED: RENTAL IN Nelson area, bachelor suite or room $450. Brooke 250-505-0475 or 250-352-9876 messages. SINGLE EMPLOYED FATHER seeks house, ideally with workshop and garden space. Near Redfish School/ Kootenay Lake. 1-866-951-9214 x17021 RESPONSIBLE, RELIABLE TEACHER seeks small, quiet, affordable 2-3 bedroom home within 20 minutes of Nelson. Near water preferred. References available. Willing to tutor, garden, paint and tend lovingly to your space. Call Shyloe, 250551-1538. Thank you TWO GENTLEMEN REQUIRE affordable 2bdrm housing. Clean, respectful, handy. $800 range. David 352-9876 MAN REQUIRES AFFORDABLE housing. Quiet, responsible, nonsmoker. Seeking clean, quiet, furnished room, $300-$400 range. 3529876 FAMILY OF 4 seeks 2-3 bdrm home close to Nelson. 1yr minimum. $1200$1400/month. Available July or August. Craig or June, pj1220@gmail. com 616-365-0427 PROFESSIONAL, RESPONSIBLE, QUIET female wanting 2 bedroom accommodations June 1 or May 15, will consider shared or housesitting 250-509-0389 LOCAL FAMILY SEEKS 3-4 Bdr Home, Nelson. Long term, clean, excellent references. Please call 250505-7709 LONG-TIME RESIDENT LOOKING for single-dwelling, 1bdrm, bright suite, Uphill. Quiet, non-partier. Employed, excellent references 352-1726

Shared Accom. ROOMS FOR RENT, shared accom. in Rosemont. W/D. Full kitchen. Cool pets welcome. $400+util. Available June 1st. Ask for Matt 354-7186, 352-0717. LOOKING FOR ROOMMATE asap. Shoreacres, lrg bedroom with private bath, storage, 20min from Nelson. 250-399-6605 $350/month CASTLEGAR FURNISHED PARTIAL suite. Shared kitchen and bathroom. Utilities and wireless internet inc. $400/mo 250-304-7806

Sports Equipment OLYMPIC FREE WEIGHTS. 365lbs of Olympic plates plus a chrome Olympic bar. $250. KONA STUFF 2-4 mountain bike Excellent condition. A great bike for older kids $600 firm 250-825-4181

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Sports Equipment KID’S BICYCLE. 12” wheels. Training wheels. Suitable for 3-5 year old. Great condition. $45. 352-6399. 55CM ROAD CYCLOCROSS touring bike, dura-ace wheelset,very light, $1500 invested excellent cond asking $800 352-9768 THULE ROOF RACK to fit 2001 VW Jetta, comes with Kayak outrigger 825-0087 after 5 DAKINE BIKE PAD, small truck. like new $50 firm Bobby 250 354 9097 BIKE RACK SWAGMAN XP, 2” receiver, cushioned locking cradles, $100 ($300 new!) 354-3697 WHITE WATER KAYAK, Dagger, w/ paddle & skirt, fits 6’ tall people, mint condition, 250-226-7716

Thank You THANKS BRONWYN RODRIGUEZ at Nelson Realty for being with us from search to move. Michael & Robin, happy homeowners.

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Services IS THERE AN interest to buy home made dog food? Share your thoughts. maeastman@msn.com PAWSITIVE PLAY DOG walking services. Reasonable rates! Pickup/drop off. I’ll come to you. Call or lv message. 551-0649 MAN WITH TRUCK demo, cleanup, new construction, concrete, decks, good rates Call Mike 250-352-2889 or 250-354-7378 GARDENING SERVICES AVAILABLE, 25 years experience. Reasonable rates. Special rates for seniors. Call Brighid at 352-3332 or e-mail brighidbowman@yahoo.ca CERTIFIED CARE GIVER 20 yrs experience. Full time/part time or live in position. Call 250-551-3750 KATE’S SERVICES TO SENIORS: Light housekeeping, errands and homevisiting. Gift Certificates also available. 250-352-5306

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The story of Mother’s Day, continued (Editor’s note: This is part two of a topic that was started in the May 6 Express.) The first official Mother’s Day, as opposed to the Mother’s Day for Peace, was celebrated in Grafton, West Virginia on May 10, 1908, in the Methodist Church where Anna Reeves Jarvis

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taught Sunday School for many years. Anna M. Jarvis supplied 500 white carnations to be worn. In the same year, Nebraska Senator Elmer Burkett proposed to the Senate that a Mother’s Day holiday be established. This had been requested by the YMCA. It was defeated. In 1912, West Virginia

became the first state to officially recognise Mother’s day. In 1914, saw her work rewarded, when President Woodrow Wilson declared that Mother’s Day was to be celebrated as a national holiday on the second Sunday in May. See MOTHER’S p.15…

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.

Toys & Wheels Automotive-Cars

Automotive-Cars

1981 VOLVO 2DR standard. Good shape, $800. 1982 Volvo Wagon, trusty, rusty automatic, $400 3523648 1995 TERCEL RED no rust good condition 250-359-7880 details Craigslist Kelowna 1988 TOYOTA COROLLA Wagon. Runs great. New tires. New radiator. Alberta plates. $250 352-0789 1993 SUBARU LOYALE. Good Condition.Dark Blue. Comes with summer and winter tires. $1300 obo. 509-1432 2003 SUBARU FORESTER XS 132000 KM, loaded, roof rack, trailer hitch, 4 tires on rims. $13500 obo 825-4048 1999 HYUNDAI ELANTRA wagon. Standard, 241000km, winter tires, cd, a/c, runs great! $1300 obo 250-5091236 1992 GRAND AM 4 cyl. low km. auto, air, fr. whl. drive, good tires & brakes $1200 obo. 354-7545 2002 FORD FOCUS. Original owner;very well maintained. Includes all-season AND winter tires on rims. Call 352-2194. 93 CIVIC EX 4dr. 230K. Excellent condition. $3000 o.b.o. 354-2837 CHEAP 1995 MAZDA Miata conv, great cond, black, auto, a/c/p/w/p/l/p/ m, 8 tires, STEAL @ $6999.00 OBO 250-365-0647. 1982 VOKSWAGON WESTFILIA, camperized, clean, excellent West Kootenay van, $5500.00 obo call 250-226-7789. 2005 BUICK LACROSSE, 96000 km, great condition, includes summer tires & premium Hankook winter tires, $8800, (250)229-2202 2000 MAXIMA GXE, Excellent condition, always garaged, V6 auto, 36 MPG hwy, 192000 km $6800 250359-7056 2006 ACURA RSX. 2dr black coupe, rear spoiler 17,000KM, immaculant condition. $18,000 No GST 250-3550069 1993 TOYOTA COROLLA, white, automatic, 228km, great shape, runs well, no rust, AM/FM/CD, 352-1765. 1961 PONTIAC LAURENTIAN 4 door sedan, original black paint, excellent condition 352-0044 days 352-3656 eves

1972 V O L K S WA G O N SUPERBEETLE Sunroof, runs great, new tires, needs TLC. $1500 OBO 505-1165 ‘91 SUBARU LOYAL, 4X4 Wagon, 365,000 km, $750 obo call Jenn 3597163 2003 VW JETTA DIESEL 60MPG Exceptional mileage AC HS 193000km Call after 6pm 229-4471 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY 225,000 excellent condition 250-352-6304 or 250-551-1505, $4300 OBO 1999 TOYOTA TERCEL Automatic. 94,000 kilometers. $4500. Phone 250-352-6562. 2000 BUICK, AUTOMATIC, air conditioner, am/fm/cd, abs brakes/ps, 4 winters on rims, 90,000Km, one owner, $5500, 352-7223 2000 VW JETTA TDI 4 sale 1000km/ tank, black 5spd all options but no leather. kamela.davies@gmail.com 355-0008

AutomotiveSleds/Bikes 2005 HONDA JAZZ 49cc scooter 690 km $1900 call 250-354-1546 1978 HONDA TWINSTAR, 195 cc, good condition, very cool! Call evenings 250-352-3914 1982 SUZUKI 125RM trail bike. $700 OBO 352-7049

AutomotiveSleds/Bikes 5 SPEED, WITH rev., 2wd. Like new, $1900 354-1506 2005 HONDA JAZZ 49cc scooter 690km excellent condition $1900 call 250-354-1546 500 WATT MOTORINO Electric Scooter. Pedal assist for very steep hills. 150 kms. $1300. 352-4662 400CC KAWASAKI QUAD 4x4, winch, heated grips, good tires, excellent shape. 1-owner (senior) $4400. 352-6221 03’ CRF 450R, Great Shape,plated. Incl. extra new tires. $4000. obo 354-8121 1987 YAMAHA SCOOTER, 8000kms needs new mirrors $750 obo, please call Sam 354-2737

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1987 YAMAHA SCOOTER, 8000kmsneeds new mirrors $750 obo, please call Sam 354-2737

SET OF 4 lock nuts w/key & washers (12x1.5mm), 1/2” deep, excellent condition, $10, Castlegar, 250-6083548 TRUCK BED LINER for 6 foot bed $100 551-0884 1990 PATHFINDER FOR lots of good parts, 4 practically new snow tires, 352-3224 TIRES FOR SALE: from Pathfinder, on rims, two sets: winter/$300 obo; summer/$350 obo. Andrea 3522025.

1984 DODGE CAMPER Van - raised roof, electric fridge, sink, porta-potty 125,000km $2200 OBO 352-9390 27’ PROWLER TRAILER, clean, in good condition. Great for living in and travelling. $4000. 505-2060 1999 FORD V10 31FT. Royal Classic Motor home. Near New condition with extras. $35000 352-7310 2007 COUGAR. 27’ Polar Package. Super slide. Island-Queen. NO GST. $26,900. MUST SELL 250-354-1020

1994 F150 4X4 extended cab w canopy, 5 speed, 225k, good running condition, $2,950 250-362-9680 40 FOOT SCHOOL Bus, excellent running condition, maintenance, on propane, can drive with standard license, $3500 250-352-3294 1987 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER Diesel 6cy5sped. Tow pkg, 31”tires Aluminum rims + winters Great Shape $10500 226-6946

Auto Financing # #1 IN CREDIT REBUILDING. Need a car, truck, van or SUV? Auto Credit Fast. Bad credit! No credit! Bankruptcy, Repossession! No problem. Call today and drive away. Call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. Free delivery anywhere – www.autocreditfast.ca. AUTOCREDIT EXPERTS WILL earn your business with fast confidential service. Good credit, bad credit we deliver them all over Western Canada. Online www.drivehomenow. com or 1-888-501-1148. EAGLE AUTO LOANS. Easy financing. Good credit, poor credit, divorced, first time buyers, self employed, bankrupt. We finance in-house OAC. Call our credit specialist 1-800-916-1723. www.secondchancefinance.ca.

Auto Financing FREE VISA! ARE you nervous about your credit? We bank on your future not your past! For fast, easy auto loans visit www.autoapprovals.ca. 1-888-261-5179 or call 1-888-2615179.

Automotive BOW VALLEY FORD Canmore, Alberta. Used 08 F250 Supercab FX4, 80 km was $62,279., now $42,900. Used 08 F250 Supercab XLT, 217 km, was $57,454., now $38,900. Used 08 Explorer LTD, 18,202 km, was $60,744., now $45,900. Used Edge Ltd. AWD, 15,824 km, was $45,824., now $30,900. Call 403678-6200 Sales now! NEED A VEHICLE? Need cash? Up to $6000. cash back! Guaranteed approvals! Over 400 vehicles to choose from. Call Will or Ashley today! 1-888-289-8935. NEED MORE MONEY? Want a career? Work from home! We train you! Check out the Freedom Project! www.judys-minioffice.com.

AutomotiveTires/Parts/Other 33-10-50 SUPER SWAMPERS, aluminum 5 bolt rims, paid $2000, sell $500, fits Ford Flash Mazda 250352-3294 4 TIRES 16.5 ON 8 bolt rims with hubcaps 150.00. Hubcaps off 1981 ford 4x4 $125 354-9114 BLACK TRUCK CANOPY for sale, fits 6 ft. box. off Ford Ranger. $50. 551-7356 ALUMINUM CANOPY TO fit Toyota Tacoma (older, but in good shape). Phone (250) 357-2119. SUMITOMO ALL-SEASON TIRES (4), P205/70/R15, great condition, 80% tread remaining $150, (250) 229-2202 DOUBLECROSS TOWERS TO fit Yakima roof racks for Dodge Caravan. Paid $165. Asking $100. Ph 250-352-7035. FOR SALE 4, 17” INCUBUS Chrome and Black Rims. $300. Like New. Call 551-1563

Recreational Vehicles GOOD CONDITION 1970’S Van Gard $500 obo. Call 825-4164 10’ ADVENTURE CAMPER stove, oven, fridge, bathroom, great condition. Never smoked in. Stored under cover. 825 3489 RARE! SUPER-LIGHT CAMPER for small truck. Three burner stove, sink. $750. ph. (250) 505-6600

CAN-AM XT STOCK 26î tires and aluminum rims, only used for 2 rides $400 (250) 359-6970 WANTED, FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILER with a truck, maybe with a possibility of renting to own. (250)777-0825

Trucks/SUVs/ Vans CANOPY FOR 6’ bed, in good condition no leaks $200 250-551-0884 87 TOYOTA 4X4 LE van reasonable shape.$650 352-0047 FOR SALE 1991 NISSAN Pathfinder. $1200. 4 door. 400thousand kms. runs well. needs some work. 352.1685 1991 28-FT. CITATION Supreme 5th wheel in excellent condition, $6400. Would sell 1996 3/4 ton extended cab 4wheel drive towing vehicle with 5th wheel 250-352-7049 2002 TACOMA XCAB 4wd TRD pkg, Loaded sunroof, V6 auto Canopy, $17900 354-2969 or 352-9576 1992 CHEVY 3/4 ton extended cab 4X4 canopy loaded 273km steel box liner $2900 229-4452 1994 F150 4X4 302 V8, 180000 km, good condition, runs excellent, $3000 304-2964 evenings ‘92 MAZDA PICKUP, standard, 4 good winter tires. Runs good, some rust. $1500 obo, 250-226-7967.

Boats 30’ PONTOONS, MUST sell, 24” and can carry up to 1 tonne. $7500 obo 551-0884 HOUSEBOAT MUST SELL $10,000 In liveable condition but needs some work 50 hp mercury 250-551-0884 16 FT CANOE needs a little tlc. 200 obo 352-0047 40 FT LIVEABOARD boat. Cruise-AHome, fiberglass, 1972. Renovation project. Dry storage. Local. $16,000 OBO. Trade for sailboat. 304-7576 17’-90HP MOTOR WITH ez-load $3600 obo. Two sets right handed golf irons, computer desk 229-4687 1979 CLASSIC 24’ Silverline Nantucket c/w galzanized roadrunner trailer $12,500 obo. 250-8250048. http://www.silverlineboats. org/1979-09.jpg

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$174,900

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Affordable 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath family home on 71' x 85' fenced, landscaped lot with garden area in central location. Open layout main floor. New flooring, covered patio, main floor laundry.

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HOMES & GARDENS The many sources of condensation in an attic

Consider the impacts of your yard maintenance choices If you are a conscientious custodian of your home and garden, the chances are your good behaviour extends beyond the boundaries of your personal property. People who keep neatly trimmed lawns and hedges are probably not littering the streets and those who maintain immaculate kitchens are unlikely to be hiding gum beneath the seats in public places. However, there are occasions when the cost of cleanliness and orderliness does not justify the results. Many of these offending activities take place out of doors and, since we are now entering the gardening season, here are a couple of behaviours you may wish to reconsider: Firstly, there is absolutely no need to stand

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about in the hot sun watering your sidewalk and squandering gallons and gallons of clean water. Nothing is going to sprout up from the concrete! Furthermore, the rubbish you are trying to eradicate is not really being cleaned up, it is simply being shunted downstream to your nextdoor-neighbour. Secondly, while we all admire the efforts of a gardener who cultivates the perfect, velvety green lawn where weeds never trespass – consider the environmental cost. Is it responsible environmental

stewardship to employ an arsenal of herbicides and pesticides just to make your neighbours, and a small patch of front yard, “green” for a few months of the year? Before embarking upon any outdoor primping, ask yourself the following question: “Next time it rains, if the runoff from my house and garden were somehow diverted into my pet’s drinking bowl, would Fluffy drink it and become seriously unwell?” You can still have your attractive front lawn and clean sidewalk. There are many environmentally and animal friendly ways to battle unwanted weeds, including bending over to pluck them out! And don’t forget an old-fashioned broom and dustpan still work wonders on paved surfaces.

Kate is an artist and designer offering in-home consultations to help clients create optimal living and working spaces. If you have design questions, you may contact Kate directly at kbridger@telus.net or 352-4653.

Mother’s Day falls prey to the profit motive …continued from p.14 But what Jarvis had envisioned as an occasion for quiet, semi-religious appreciation for mothers quickly fell prey to the profit motive. Mother’s Day became an extravaganza “of gifts, flowers, candy and dining out.” The woman who had campaigned tirelessly for the day’s establishment was arrested for

How can I eliminate attic condensation moisture? A few years ago I had the roof replaced and at that time some of the roof sheathing had to be replaced as it had rot damage from the attic condensation. My roofer advised me that more ventilation was needed and he installed a continuous ridge vent and a little more ventilation in the wood soffits. I had recently gone up into the attic and much to my surprise I could still see condensation on the underside of the roof sheathing. Generally there are two issues that come into play when there is condensation within the attic space: 1) how does the moisture migrate into the attic and 2) the ventilation needed to discharge the moisture outside of the attic. It was good advice by your roofer to increase the attic ventilation however, it is clear that you still do not have enough to carry away the moisture that is getting into

ing the airflow. If it is insulation that is blocking the airflow then you should install an insulation baffle that depresses the insulation down to allow the air to get up into the attic area from the soffit. Likewise, if there is a board that is blocking airflow you will need to drill some holes Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Dale Olinyk through it or remove it completely. The more common and overlooked source the attic. The continuous of moisture into your roof vent is probably suf- attic is your attic hatch. ficient ventilation for the The hatch usually is top part of the attic but, not weather stripped or if you have wood sof- insulated. This is a direct fits there is probably still source of warm moist air an inadequate amount of from inside the building to escape into the cold venting. Check to see that you attic air and condense have ventilation between on the next solid surface each roof truss. Now go which is the underside into the attic, is that ven- of the roof sheathing. tilation from the soffits Remedies here are to even getting up into the weatherstrip and perattic space? What you manently attach rigid �� are looking for here is styrofoam insulation to � �� the insulation may actu- the attic hatch lid. You ally be plugging off the should also seal any pen�� air space or, as is typical etrations into the attic with older construction, such as wires, plumbing �� pipes, pot-lighting, and there may be a �� horizontal board that is disrupt- bathroom fans.

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Bill, Paul and Dale are building consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson. Send questions to editor@expressnews.bc.ca. Archived copies of Home Front can be found at www.lynchinspection.com.

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