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Sports news Ski results from a number of local races and an update on Saints volleyball. PAGE 4

Editorial . . . . . . . . 6 Street Talk . . . . . . 6 Crossword . . . . . 1 4 Sudoku . . . . . . . . 1 6 Horoscope . . . . . 1 5 A&E . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 Restaurant Guide . . 2 Events . . . . . . . . . 16 Health Pages . . . . 7 Classifieds . . . . . 17 Homes&Gardens . 19 Weather . . . . . . . . . 18

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Left to right: Nelson Police Chief Dan Maluta, Special Sargeant Grant, Constable Markevich and Special Constable Kidd.

�� Nelson Police begin ticketing pedestrians��who disobey traffic signals by Chris Oke

The Nelson Police Department has begun issuing hefty fines to pedestrians who disobey traffic signals. “Historically, pedestrians have not been obeying these rules and just been crossing wherever they want,” said Sgt. Howie Grant. “We’re trying to crack down on that and make people aware of what their responsibilities are.” Recently, there were two incidents where pedestrians were hit at crosswalks

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in Nelson. On March 1, they began issuing fines. �� “Even one accident involving �� a pedesFailing to use a crosswalk or disobeying trian is one too many,” said Grant. traffic control signals come with a fine of $109. No one was killed “but we don’t �� want �� The police will be watching drivers as to wait until that happens.” �� The biggest problems occur downtown well. � �� Failing to yield to a pedestrian or passand police be focusing their attention � will �� there. ing another vehicle yielding to �� a pedes�� a�� However, pedestrian could be charged trian will receive a fine of $167. if they interfere with traffic anywhere in “I think its common sense,” said �� Grant. the city. �� “People shouldn’t need to be told that In February, Nelson police gave out roughly 30 warnings to pedestrians cross- if that do not cross sign is up there they ing in an unsafe manner. shouldn’t cross – it’s pretty simple.” ��

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Columbia Basin Trust Western Canada. (CBT) is contributing “Columbia Basin $300,000 to the Nelson Trust’s generous financial and District Chamber of contribution to the resCommerce (NDCC) in toration of the historic support of their efforts CP Rail station at the to restore a historic land- foot of Baker Street will mark and increase tourism enable the Chamber to infrastructure in Nelson. begin reconstruction. It �� “The restoration of the was extremely important �� CPR Station to function to receive CBT funding �� as a new Visitor Gateway at this time, as it allows to Nelson is a landmark for immediate reroofing �� project for Nelson that of the building to prevent will be an anchor�� for the further structural damage, revitalization of the entire and also begin construcNELSON BECKER western end of�� Baker tion of the public washStreet,” said Neil Muth, rooms, and interior reno- Left to right: Tom Thompson, Mayor John Dooley, Wayne Lundeberg, Neil Muth, and Cal Renwick. CBT President and CEO. vation work.” The building renova- Economic Development “CBT is proud to support this project as it is not tions are expected to be Partnership, and the Regional Visitor Gateway dovetails with a city-wide only restoring a historic complete in 2013 and Regional Destination development plan to landmark, but it will have will include a full ser- Marketing Organization lasting economic benefits vice Regional Visitor will be housed. A range enhance Nelson’s waterto residents and business- Information Centre with of private and public sec- front, create a pedestrian es in Nelson.” an interpretive display that tor organizations will fill corridor to the downtown The NDCC has secured showcases the region’s rec- the remaining portions business centre, and revithe donation of the reation and tourism prod- of the building, adding to talize industrial areas. �� CBT delivers economic, Canadian Pacific Railway ucts, investment opportu- the location’s vibrancy. �� (CPR) Station and one nities, heritage, arts and The project will also cre- social, and environmental acre of surrounding land cultural diversity. It will ate a new transit hub for benefits to the residents �� from CPR on the west end also feature a “Made in the city, moving that func- of the Columbia Basin. of Nelson’s historic down- the Kootenays” market- tion away from the cur- To learn more about CBT �� programs and initiatives, town core for the develop- ing showcase. rent congested hub at the visit www.cbt.org or call ment of a Regional Visitor Adjacent to the corner of Ward and Baker �� 1-800-505-8998. Gateway (RVG). The sta- Information Centre, new Streets. - submitted �� tion is the only example of offices for the Chamber The development of the this type of architecture in of Commerce, the Nelson

NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE & PRESENTATION FOR PROPOSED FIVE YEAR 2010-2014 FINANCIAL PLAN The City of Nelson is hosting an open house on Thursday, March 4, 2010 to present the proposed fiveyear 2010—2014 Financial Plan. The Mayor, Council members and staff representing all departments will be in attendance between 1:00 – 6:30 pm to answer questions regarding city operations, capital program, utilities (water, sewer & hydro), the Corporate Emissions Plan and the Citizen Survey. At 6:30 pm there will be a formal staff presentation of the Carbon Emissions plan and the proposed financial plan which includes provision for a 1.5% tax increase and a summary of the results of the Citizen Survey.

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Financial Plan Open House and Presentation City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd FloorStreet Thursday, March 4, 2010 1:00 – 6:30 pm Open House 6:30 – 8:30 pm Presentation For more information, contact Linda Tynan, Chief Financial Officer at ltynan@nelson.ca or 250-352-8235

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Fight for recycling turning into “bottle wars” Claims on recycled bottles leading to heated situations and police involvement

by Chris Oke Collecting bottles in Nelson isn’t for the faint of heart. Collectors have been threatened, assaulted and had their bottles stolen. Penny Kuenle discovered this first hand when she began her bottle drive. Kuenle wants to open a farm that would care for disabled children and adults such as her son, who is autistic and currently living in a hospital in Trail. She thought that a bottle drive would be the perfect way to raise some of the money. “What started out as a wonderful idea for this community has become a nightmare,” she said. Kuenle rented a building on Lakeside Drive near the transfer station, where people could donate their bottles. But after only a couple days in this location, two men showed up and began trying to intimidate Kuenle and her husband, she said. “They were using vulgar language and they threatened me, they threatened to punch me in the face.”

An elderly couple was donating bottles when the confrontation took place. They were so shocked and frightened by what they saw, that they no longer feel comfortable coming into town, said Kuenle. According to Kuenle, a police officer also showed up with the men and informed her that she needed a business licence. “When I told the officer these men were threatening to beat me and my husband, he was only concerned about the business licence,” said Kuenle. “He didn’t seem to care that we were threatened in front of other people in this community.” Police take threats very seriously and were not trying to help the rival bottle collectors, said Nelson Police chief Dan Maluta. “I can tell you that police have not taken sides nor will we take sides,” he said. “So as far as we’re

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concerned the allega- to stop people from tion is unfounded – it’s legitimately doing perplexing and bizarre, fundraising.” Why is there such fierce frankly.” Maluta describes the competition over bottles? It turns out that colwhole incident as a classic lecting bottles can be surcase of “bottle wars.” “Historically, there have prisingly lucrative. Kuenle been assaults and threats has made as much as $100 between bottle pickers a day, and expects that she that we have documented could make far more once and investigated on occa- she is established. She’s sion,” he said. “We’ve also hoping to raise at least had people robbing each $30,000 to go towards the �� other’s shopping carts full farm. � �� Kuenle has since moved of bottles and that kind of stuff – we’ve had a lot her operation behind �� Share Nelson. She has of it.” Kuenle has heard of parked her truck there people being severely and people that would �� beaten and attacked with like to donate their bottles bear spray. The police try to the her cause can drop NELSON BECKER to regulate the bottle-col- them off there. Staff from lecting industry as best Share Nelson have been Penny Kuenle’s grey truck is parked behind Share Nelson, where �� they�� can through busi- keeping an eye on things she collects donations of bottles and cans. licensing. “But busi- and have experienced no �ness �� ness licensing isn’t going problems so far. to stop a mobile bottle �� picker having their shopping �� cart stolen by some�� one else,” said Maluta. “And we don’t want ��

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Infrastructure a big concern in small communities by Julia Gillmor On Monday Feb. 22, Brock Carlton, CEO of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, a group that lobbies parliament on behalf of the municipalities of Canada, stopped in Nelson during a trip across BC. Carlton met with Nelson City Council to gather information on the needs and priorities facing small communities in the province. Concern over infrastructure support was the common thread Carlton found amongst the communities he visited and commented on budget

shortfalls and the effect it may have on our communities. “I feel we’ve built a pretty strong relationship with this government around the economic stimulus package and the gas transfer and GST rebate,” he said, and I don’t expect those to be touched.” The gas transfer for Nelson is currently at about $600,000. The question that remains is what will happen to infrastructure funding in the future. “There is an ongoing need for infrastructure support. Everyone recognizes that we’re in a period of economic difficulty,

everyone recognizes there’s an economic stimulus package in place, and everybody recognizes the infrastructure needs of communities big and small across the country are going to last far longer than the stimulus package.” Carlton doesn’t foresee a dramatic change to current funding in the federal budget coming on Thursday March 4th,but the long term forecast isn’t clear at this time. “That we can only know when we get through the recession and see what the fiscal realities are in a year or two,” he said.

Credit card fraud is not the only scam

A senior recently fell Been prey to a scam. Here is Thinking About her story. Jane (not her real name) answered the telephone in December. She was told that she could receive some “free” magazines if she would pay $29.75 the first month, then pay $17.75 per month George Millar for 47 months. She said she would pay by cheque, thinking to protect herself gullible regarding “free” magazines that would from credit card fraud. She was asked to pro- have cost her almost the vide her bank account same as direct subscripnumber and the name tions would have cost. But and address of her bank. her real concern is that I remember growing I felt ripped off, disconShe said she “...assumed money could be taken up we always had dinner nected, and never really they wanted to know that from her account withtogether as a family. No ate a good meal. It was I actually had an account, out her signature or pereasy feat in a family of six always on the go or in my but anyway what good mission. Her own words Herzig have more impact than a children on a budget made room. I had no idea what (with Isabelle will that do them? her daughter, Fawn) for four. With five girls my parents were up to and “They (the caller’s second-hand telling could and one boy there were I doubt if they knew what organization) set up a produce. It took a $10 always fights, always tears, I was up to. Was all this direct withdrawal and stop payment fee at the but always time to share attributed to the lost dinner with their families; a family event. No big took money out of my ... bank and a $7 registered and if we wanted to talk ner time ritual? Maybe the less likely they are to meals or fancy feasts, just account without my signa- letter to the offending about our day. Though I not, but it didn’t help. smoke, drink excessive- basic food in the company ture ... without my permis- company to get closure There are many other ly, or do drugs. (Source: of your family. didn’t think I liked it then, sion. I had no idea that on the problem. A bank manager we I remember things chang- benefits to sitting down for The National Center on For great conversation �� it was possible. I thought spoke that �� ing when I was around dinner as a family. It aids Addiction starters check out the book my money was safe in the and Substance � �� this typetoof agreed situation can 16. Being the youngest, in digestion by slowing our Abuse) Dinner Talk: 365 engagbank unless the wrong � �� And again, best of happen when unscruputhere was only my twin eating patterns through all, it gives us the chance ing conversation starters to �� person got my credit card �� lous individuals work the and I left in the house. conversation. It helps our and �� opportunity �� to talk to help you and your fam- information. Suddenly my parents, who bodies and minds relax, one another, to be in each ily connect by Emily Hall “Anyone who gets the system. But the banking �� were both working then, greatly improving our others presence, to feel or the game Table Topics �� necessary information can industry has checks and �� didn’t make the time or sleep patterns. Research connected. Conversation Cards - Kids take my money. I can trust balances in place to react have the desire to keep has shown that the more no one. I have to be care- to reported fraudulent Since we all have to eat Topics to go. is the family dinners going. often children eat din- anyway, why not make it ful who I give my cheques behaviour, and there �� customer protection. to. I can’t believe this!” �� Isabelle Herzig is the regional coordinator for Community Action Programs for Children (CAPC) and works Jane admits she was with the Kootenay Kids Society. To contact Isabelle to submit a Joke of the Day on behalf of a child, or to tell George Millar is a long-time resident of the West her what’s on your family’s mind, email isabelleh@kootenaykids.ca or phone 352-6678 ext 226. Kootenay. To learn more about Kootenay Kids, go to www.kootenaykids.ca.

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Sports Locals headed to BC Games Local ski racers Linnea Sharelove and Harper Henderson will have a chance to experience some Olympic-style competition when they head to the BC Games in Terrace this weekend. The two 11 year-olds will compete as members of the Kootenay Zone K1 Alpine Ski Team. They achieved their place on the team after competing against racers from both the East and West Kootenay in the qualification race held in Kimberly earlier this year. Reece Walsh, from Nelson, qualified as an alternate. All three skiers are members of the Whitewater Ski Team. Starting March 4, the four-day, multisport event, complete with opening and closing ceremonies will bring 1100 of the province’s best young athletes together in a kind of “mini-Olympics.” Joining these athletes will be 279 coaches and 179 technical officials. Sixteen sports will be hosted at venues throughout Terrace and Kitimat. Harper and Linnea will compete in five races, both GS and Slalom, over three days. Harper lives in Ymir and has been SUBMITTED racing for six years, but this is the furHarper Henderson, age 11, at the Nancy Greene thest he has travelled for a race. “I’ll be events held at Whitewater on Valentine’s Day. travelling without my parents and with a coach I’ve never met,” he says. “I hope The BC Games are considered an to get in the top 20 but the best part will be just being there and getting to watch important step for athletes aspiring towards provincial and national team all the events.” With only two years of racing experi- programs. Forty-three percent of the ence, Linnea, who lives in Nelson, is athletes from BC competing in the 2010 pretty excited. She says she is not ner- Winter Olympics have competed at a BC vous. “It’s going to be fun and I get to go Games. - submitted fast,” she says with a smile.

Saints v-ball players honoured with AOTW as season wraps up The BCCAA awarded both male and female athlete of the week to Selkirk volleyball players. Female recipient: Alicia Dodds is completing her second year in the league. She had a stellar high school career at Mount Sentinel where she earned first team allstar in both basketball and volleyball on route to two provincial titles. Male recipient: Tory Zaytsoff of South

Slocan, graduated from Mount Sentinel Secondary in 2008. Zaytsoff is a second year power hitter for Selkirk and is currently fourth in average kills per game. As a primary passer, he is often pressured by opponents and is also one of the Saints’ strongest attackers. - submitted

On Sunday, Feb. 14, everyone had two runs 1st: Amelia Martzke 2nd: Lakpa Dietz groups of skiers from each, totaling over 350 4th: Jadelska Giguere across the Kootenays race runs. A timing system malparticipated in the Nancy Greene race at function required each E2 Boys racer to be hand timed Whitewater. 2nd: Jonah Caney Clubs participating and then manually input 3rd: Jesse Thurston included Whitewater, into the computer for race 6th: Samuel Matthew Salmo, Summit Lakes, results. 9th: Liam Jones Phoenix, Red Mountain The following is the top 13th: Evan Klenk 14th: Joshua Jolicoeur Racers, and Kimberley 20 results for each race for 17th: Ernesto Archambault North Star Racers. the Whitewater team: 18th: Kalob Jensen Kimbeley is from the E2 Girls 19th: Raven Argyle-Johnson East Kootenay zone and 3rd: Hayley Mitchell Classic Difficulty Level Sudoku - EasyClassic sk9E000090 Difficulty Level - Medium was invited Sudoku specifically 10th: Oso Punchard There were also a numto enhance integration 11th: Ella Keelan ber of top 20 finishes for between the West and 13th: Savannah Leishman the E1 boys and girls levEast Kootenay zones. 17th: Jordan Weston els, which are the youngThere were 175 racest groups to participate. ers, plus forerunners and E3 Girls - submitted

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Saints bring home a pair of wins after match with Kootenay rivals It was a battle of pride as the Saints took on their cross Kootenay rivals, College of the Rockies, in Cranbrook on Feb 13. With both teams out of the playoff picture, bragging rights were on the line and the Saints held nothing back. The Saints women had one final chance to end their winless season and who better to do it against but COTR who beat the beleaguered Selkirk squad in five sets back in November. The Saints

struggled with serving and unforced errors that caused the match to go five sets once again but this time they were able to find the strength to conquer their demons. The match ended in favor of Selkirk 3-2 (21-25, 25-20, 21-25, 25-23, 15-11). It was a little different on the men’s side as the Saints were still reeling from a dramatic five set win over COTR when they visited the Selkirk Gym in November. The men have been quite com-

petitive all year long, losing many four and five set matches and their improvement was clearly displayed in Cranbrook on a day where the Rockies were simply pummeled in three straight sets. Final set score was in favor of Selkirk 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-18). This marks the first straight set victory for the Saints men since the rebuilding of the program started in 2006. - submitted

Results are in from Nordic ski weekend On Saturday, Feb. 20 the Nelson Nordic Ski Club got a taste of the challenges warm weather has been posing for the Vancouver Olympics as they prepared to host their own version of the Games. As the day of the event dawned, racers and volunteers were greeted with a clear blue sky. Racers competed in four Olympic-style events: the Nordic combined, the downhill slalom, the speed skating relay, and the snowball biathlon relay. In the overall team standings, three

pairs of brothers proved that blood is thicker than snow. Kevin and Stuart Milde; Reece and Galen Boulanger; and Noah and Nathan Gaffran made up Team YT. Strong finishes by all the team members, in all events left Team YT ranked first overall. The Rippers (Dylan �� Gyr, Felix Barron, and Magali LaChance� �� Holt) gave YT a run for their money with Team Finn-Nor (Quinn and �� Barron �� Jack McKimm) close behind. For more info visit www.nelsonnor�� dicski.ca. - submitted

THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF SLOCAN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MARCH 8, 2010 at 4:00 pm Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 4:00 pm in Council Chambers, 503 Slocan Street, Slocan, BC to consider amendments to “The Village of Slocan Official Community Plan Designation Bylaw No. 392” and amendments to “The Village of Slocan Land Use Bylaw No. 393, 1988”.

OCP AMENDMENT BYLAW

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Purpose: To re-designate a commercial area to multi-family residential Applicant: Ray Caouette Owner: Slocan Holdings Ltd Location: 912 Slocan Street This bylaw, if adopted, will redesignate the subject property, including bisecting laneway, from the OCP designation of Commercial Highway to Multi-family residential in order to facilitate the construction of 16 condominium units. The subject property is legally described as Parcel A (see XD27087) and Parcel B (see XD27088), Block 31, DL 292, Kootenay District, Plan 496 (bisecting laneway to be included).

LAND USE AMENDMENT BYLAW

Purpose: To add a Multi-Family Residential Zone to the Land Use Bylaw AND TO change the zoning of the subject property from C-1 to R-3. Applicant: Ray Caouette Owner: Slocan Holdings Ltd Location: 912 Slocan Street sk9M000117

This bylaw, if adopted, will (a) introduce a Multi-Family Residential (R-3) zone to the Village of Slocan and establish regulations for that zone; and (b) change the zoning of the subject property from Tourist-Commercial (C-1) to Multi-Family Residential (R3) to allow the Applicant, Slocan Holdings Ltd, to construct 16 condominium units on the subject property. The above bylaws and applications, relevant staff reports and other background information may be inspected from February 8th, 2010 to March 8th, 2010 from 9:00am to noon and from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday at the Village Office, 503 Slocan Street, Slocan, BC. All persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws and applications shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard, in person, by a representative or by written submission, on the matters contained within the OCP Amendment Bylaw and the Land Use Amendment Bylaws at the Public Hearing. Please note the following: Written submissions may be sent to the Village of Slocan, Box 50, Slocan, BC, V0G 2C0. Electronic submissions (email) should be sent to admin@villageofslocan.ca and be received no later than 4:00 pm on March 8th, 2010 to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Following the close of a Public Hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by members of Council as established by provincial case law. This is necessary to ensure a fair public hearing process and provide a reasonable opportunity for people to respond.

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March 3 , 2010

Editorial Community newspapers support local community Anybody who watches television these days will be bombarded with selfpromotional advertising from local television. Local TV as defined by BCTV, CBC and other national networks are free channels unlike cable and satellite channels. Cable and satellite stations pay for material like HBO, Showtime and movie channels, but they don’t pay for onair signals such as those produced by BCTV and CBC. To increase awareness around this issue, local channels have been playing commercials that tug on the heartstrings of viewers to support them or potentially lose them. These local and national networks want money from the satellite and cable companies, but they require permission from the CRTC. The stations claim that if they don’t get a cut from the satellite/cable companies, they will be forced out of business. The ads suggest that the purpose of local and national stations is to support the local non-profit community. The reality is, there is very minimal airtime given to supporting the local community - although communities

are certainly grateful for any support, they have not been the TV stations’ priority. The real media that has dedicated itself to supporting the local community is the community newspaper; devoting large percentages of its print space to the local non-profits. The cable companies object to giving the onair local networks any money. They claim they would have to raise rates and this would be unacceptable for their subscribers. Today fewer and fewer people are watching TV. The viewer is divided amongst thousands of different stations and many are getting their electronic media fix elsewhere, be it radio, Internet or hand held device. TV stations are in trouble due to the vast amount of choice available to the consumer. Unlike the newspaper, where the consumers can support multiple publications, television is different, watching one channel eliminates the possibility of watching another at the same time. TV is old media. Long live community newspapers.

Passing lane is not a bad idea Dear Editor, A passing lane is not intended to ruin our scenery, create a race track mentality, decimate our deer population or deny citizens healthcare. Its intention is to provide commuters with a safe option for passing the car ahead of them. Anyone who drives this stretch of highway understands the perpetual feelings of agony that arise when they get stuck behind the protracted lolly gagger. Currently there are no realistic passing options

one can utilize to relieve themselves of the enormous headache fashioned by the dependable lolly gagger. Instead, commuters are forced to tailgate this obvious breed, while waiting white-knuckled for a break in traffic to pass, putting both cares in danger of road rash, rock chips or a collisions. The problem with this option is that there is rarely a point on the highway where the befuddled driver can legally pass due to the glaring lack of passing zones. If a passing zone is

identified, the staggering volume of oncoming traffic makes it Nearly impossible, never mind impractical to safely pass. A new passing lane created a safe area for drivers to pass while striking a balance between efficiency and safety. Drivers with reduced stress are now able to travel at the posted speed rather than the snail’s pace speed imposed by the ‘crazy-making’ lolly gagger ahead of them. Geoff C. Purdy South Slocan

Flowers a thank you as big as all outdoors to Slocan Food Cupboard and the humble soul who donated the walking sticks. It was very kind and timely. Walking forward

Dear Editor, I have lived in Nelson, Taghum, South Slocan, and now Thrums and for over 30 years I have been driving to work in Trail. I know what needs to be done with our highways. So do Rod from Glade, Denis from Bonnington, and Art from Nelson. All published in the Express Feb. 17 issue. How do you possibly think spending $6.5 million for a passing lane that nobody wants or needs makes any kind of common sense? The government is completely out of touch with us. Perhaps

this money was allocated because of guilt from the last gas tax, because, if when we were encouraged to all conserve gas, the government figured out that you can’t drive a Smart Car from Nelson to Trail at 5:30 a.m. in January. When you drive through Thrums, one has to constantly watch for hydroplaning and the little lake that forms every spring because they can’t figure out that a culvert and some ditching might prevent another death on our highway. I know what I’m talking about. I had land expropriated

by the government when the Glade section was changed. I didn’t fight this because I had been exposed to seeing too many dead bodies at the end of my driveway. There are so many other potential problems that need to be taken care of before investing in a stupid passing lane that we don’t need. Who ever made this final decision is probably in Victoria. Whoever you are, I say thanks for the allocation of funds to our area. Too bad it’s a waste. Bob White Thrums

Fishheads to people who give my child food without checking with me first! Just because you can eat it does not mean they can! –

Flowers To all the wonderful people who adopt shelter animals and give them a new forever home. It is so good to see such caring people in the world. – Foster Mom

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Fishheads to the guy stealing what others had left as donations. I am sure you have fallen on hard times, but that does not give you the right to make decisions on which ‘charity’ is to be supported (eg yourself). - Disgusted Dad

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the health pages. Make positive changes with hypnotherapy Struggling with insomnia a few years ago, I accepted an invitation to try hypnotherapy. Hypnosis is a deep state of relaxation and focused concentration where an individual is awake and aware but the conscious mind is distracted. In this state, called trance, one can tap into the creative resources of the subconscious mind. During a session with Irene Mock, a certified hypnotherapist in Nelson and registered with the

Association of Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists, she explained, “Hypnotherapy begins with the premise that people are more resourceful than they realize.” Mock assured me that hypnosis is a completely natural state of consciousness we go in and out of every day. Whenever an a person is absorbed in a good film or book, or drift into a daydream, they go into a natural hypnotic trance. During my session, Mock guided me into a

Exploring Health

Jen Cherwaty

hypnotic trance. In this state, the mind is highly focused. I was able to concentrate on specific imagery and memories without being distracted. Afterwards, I felt deep-

ly relaxed and I started sleeping better. It is believed that hypnotherapy is very effective for a wide variety of issues such as weight management, smoking cessation, anxiety, pain control, fears, sports enhancement, childbirth preparation and much more. For more insight into hypnotherapy please check out www.kootenayhypnotherapy.com or call Irene Mock at 250.352.7035.

Jen Cherewaty, BSc., RTCMP improves your health with acupuncture, massage, herbal medicine and yoga. Information in the Exploring Health column is for education only. Please consult a health care provider about your specific health concerns. Any questions or information please contact jcherewaty@hotmail.com (250) 505-9460.

health calendar.

drop-in classes & events Wednes da y s SHANTI YOGA STUDIO shantiyoga.ca 10 - 11:30 a.m. Mum & New Baby Yoga, Donna 12 - 1:30 p.m. Anusara Yoga, Elissa 3 - 4 p.m. Kids Yoga 5:30 - 7 p.m. Restorative Yoga, Shayla 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. - Invigorating Yoga, Lindsay BELLYFIT FUSION FITNESS 5 - 6 p.m. at the Moving Centre. Call Heather, 354-0492 KOOTENAY AKIDO 5 - 6 p.m. Kids Class, ages 7-12 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class, 213C Baker St. 250-352-3935 OM YOGA STUDIO 10 - 11:30 a.m.Yoga/Pilates Core, Linsey Rose 5:30 - 7 p.m. Quantum Yoga, Alison 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011, www.omyogasixmile.com BAHA’I COMMUNITY OF NELSON 7 p.m. 1920 Falls St. 354-0944 KUTENAIS FINEST PERSONAL TRAINING 8 a.m. Abs & Buns Ball Class with Ali Popoff 182 Baker St. 250-352-9196

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SHANTI YOGA STUDIO shantiyoga.ca 10 - 11:30 a.m Prenatal Yoga, Donna 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha Flow, Karuna 7:30 - 9 p.m. Yoga Basics Course, Elissa, Preregister APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS 6:30 - 8 pm. Adult class 525 Josephine Street, Information call 250-352-0459 EMOTIVE MOVEMENTS 5 - 6:30 p.m. Dance Foundations, All Levels Moving Centre, Pamela 352-1795, vibrationartisan@gmail.com OM YOGA STUDIO 10 - 11:30 a.m. Quantum Yoga, Alison 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha Vinyasa Yoga, Jenna 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 www.omyogasixmile.com KYOKUSHIN KARATE 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Kids, 6 - 7 p.m. Adults Blewette Elementary School, Keith Clughart, 551-3345 FELDENKRAIS CLASSES 1 - 2 p.m. Effortless Movement. OM Studio, 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Reduce Stress, Kutenais Finest, 182 Baker St. Judy Katz 352-3319, somatikatz@gmail. com RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS 3-4:00 p.m. Beginner ages 6 & up 4-5:30 p.m. Performance Group ages 8 & up S.Nelson, Rhythmic Dimensions 505-1812. QI-GONG & CHEN TAI CHI 7 - 8 p.m. at the Central School Gym. Info 250-505-4562 Chris Gibson GLOBAL RHYTHMS 5 - 6 p.m. World music dance workout. The Moving Centre, 533 Baker. FELDENKRAIS CENTRE 2 - 3 p.m. Regain Mobility 206 Victoria St., Susan Grimble 352-3449.

Fr i d a y s SHANTI YOGA STUDIO shantiyoga.ca 12 -1:30 p.m. Invigorating Yoga, Anie 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Kids Yoga, Menaka 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Teen Yoga, Menaka 5 :30- 7 p.m. Anusara Yoga, Elissa 7:30 - 9 p.m. Restorative Yoga, Yasmin FELDENKRAIS CENTRE 11-12 p.m. Regain Mobility 206 Victoria St., Susan Grimble 352-3449 NELSON BREAST FEEDING CLINIC 9:30 - 11:30 a.. Free drop-in Nelson Health Unit, 2nd ﬂoor Kutenai Building, 333 Victoria Street, more info 250-505-7200. KOOTENAY AKIDO 4 - 5 p.m. Akido Fun, ages 4-6 5 -6 p.m. Kids Class, ages 7-12 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class213C Baker St 250-352-3935. TRANSCENDENDENT COMBAT SPORTS 6 p.m. Combat cardio, 250-509-1061. Summit Health and Fitnes KUTENAIS FINEST PERSONAL TRAINING 6 a.m. & 8 a.m. Boot Camp with Ali Popoff 182 Baker St 250-352-9196

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SHANTI YOGA STUDIO shantiyoga.ca

10 - 11:30 a.m. Rejuvanitive Soma Yoga, Shayla 12 - 1:30 p.m. Hatha Flow, Cindy

OM YOGA STUDIO 10:30 a.m. - noon Hatha Yoga. All levels. Family friendly(9+), Ingrid 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 www.omyogasixmile.com. KOOTENAY AKIDO 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. Intro Akido 213C Baker St 250-352-3935. FELDENKRAIS CENTRE 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Regain Mobility 206 Victoria St., Susan Grimble 352-3449 KUNDALINI YOGA

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Moving Centre, Sukh Prem Kaur 250.399.4554

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SHANTI YOGA STUDIO shantiyoga.ca 10-11:30 a.m. Prenatal Yoga,Donna 12 - 1:30 p.m. Anusara Yoga, Elissa 2 - 4 p.m. Advanced Practice, Elissa, Preregister OM YOGA STUDIO 3:30 - 5 p.m. Yoga ReBalance/Align Linsey Rose 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 www.omyogasixmile.com.

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SHANTI YOGA STUDIO shantiyoga.ca 12 - 1:30 p.m. Invigorating Yoga, Sharon 5:30 -7:00 Anusara Yoga, Elissa 7:30 -9:00 Yin Yoga, Menaka KOOTENAY AKIDO 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class, 213C Baker St 250-352-3935. CONTACT IMPROVISATION DANCE JAM 7:30 - 9 p.m. all levels and live musicians welcome. The Moving Centre, 533A Baker St. Info 250-352-3319 Judy.

OM YOGA STUDIO 5 - 7:30 p.m. Quantum Yoga, Alison 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 www.omyogasixmile.com. KYOKUSHIN KARATE 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Kids 6 - 7 p.m. Adults Blewette Elementary School, Keith Clughart, 551-3345. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS 2:15-3:30 p.m. Beg/Inter ages 6 & up 3:30-4:14 p.m. Intro ages 4-5 Redﬁsh, Rhythmic Dimensions 505-1812. BELLYFIT FUSION FITNESS 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. at the Moving Centre. Call Heather, 354-0492 KUTENAIS FINEST PERSONAL TRAINING 8 a.m. Abs & Buns Ball Class with Ali Popoff 182 Baker St. 250-352-9196 FELDENKRAIS CLASSES 1 - 2 p.m. Effortless movement. Kutenais Finest, 182 Baker St. Judy Katz 352-3319, somatikatz@gmail. com. THE ART OF MOVEMENT 5 - 6:30 p.m. Strengthen, Lengthen & Connect w/ Lisa Front Studio-Moving Centre 533 Baker 250354-0484 info.

Briefly World Day of Prayer

Friday, March 5, 1 p.m. at the Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St. A local World Day of Prayer service will be held at Nelson United Church, This special observance has its roots in an ecumenical day of prayer organized by women in Canada and the United States in 1920. It became the International World Day of Prayer in 1922 and celebrated around the world on the first Friday of March. Come and take part in this festival of unity.

An introduction to Brain Health

Thursday, March 4, 7 p.m. at Selkirk Silver King Campus, 2001 Silver King Rd. Be Proactive and keep your brain cells in shape. Research is showing ways that everyone, especially people with dementia and caregivers, can work on brain health. Participate in an informational session about the importance of well-rounded health with emphasis on the senior years, brain health and integrating measures into daily life. Learn about Alzheimer Disease and research-

based advice on how to reduce your risk. There is a $12 fee for materials and pre-registration is required. Call 250-3526601 to register. For further information please call Linda at 250-352-6788 or email lhoskin@alzheimerbc.org.

Birthing from Within

Saturday, March 6, 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. The class shares a message to parents is to develop and maintain a solution-focused, nonjudgmental mindset, so that if medical supports become necessary, they can remain present for the birth of their child. Prenatal classes will cover stages of labour, pain-coping practices, birth fears and informed consent, creating your birth space, birth art exploration, baby care and breastfeeding. Partners will have the opportunity to share and envision what they will need in preparation for the birth journey ahead. The mini session is an open house for birth professionals and expectant parents. Cost is free. Register at the Sistering Tree or call 551-3156.

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Tu e s d a y s

SHANTI YOGA STUDIO shantiyoga.ca 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga, Maureen 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha Flow , Karuna 7:30 - 9 p.m. Yoga Basics Course, Elissa, Preregister APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class 525 Josephine St. Information call 250352-0459. OM YOGA STUDIO 10 - 11:30 a.m. Quantum Yoga, Alison 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga, Jenna Arpita 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 www.omyogasixmile.com. KUNDALINI YOGA with Catherine Leighland 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Shambhala Meditation Centre, 444 Baker St., upstairs 352-6132. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS 3:15-4:00 p.m. Introductory ages 4-5 4:00-5:30 p.m. Intermediate ages 8 & up 5:30-6:30Inter/adv extra class S. Nelson, Rhythmic Dimensions 5051812. QI-GONG & CHEN TAI CHI 7 - 8 p.m. at the Central School Gym. Info 505-4562 Chris Gibson. SARVA SHAKTI SADHANA CIRCLE 7 - 8 p.m. An ancient siddhar yoga practice #209-ManiStone Centre, 507 Baker St, 505-7832 SARVA SHAKTI SADHANA CIRCLE 7 - 8 p.m. An ancient siddhar yoga practice #209-ManiStone Centre, 507 Baker St, 505-7832 KUTENAIS FINEST PERSONAL TRAINING 6 a.m. & 8 a.m. Boot Camp with Ali Popoff 182 Baker St 250-352-9196 KOOTENAY AKIDO 6 - 7:30 p.m. Intro Akido 213C Baker St 250-352-3935.

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the health pages.

Briefly Kundalini Yoga at Shambhala Meditation Center

Answering the call for CT scanner

Tuesday, March 9, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Shambhala Meditation Center, 444 Baker St. A new five-class session of Kundalini Yoga with Cathrine Leighland will begin at the Shambhala Meditation Centre. This powerful and comprehensive system of yoga combines breathwork, traditional hatha postures, mudra, mantra, deep relaxation and meditation to build awareness. This yoga helps release limitations and develop the self-discipline necessary to move closer to our true capacity and potential. In the spirit of self-discovery, yoga’s goal is to promote union between body and mind. The five class series is $50 and drop-in classes are $12. The first class is always free. For more information, contact Cathrine Leighland at 250-352-6132.

21st Century Health Challenge

Wednesday nights, March 17 to May 5, 7 p.m. at a Balanced Path, 523 Josephine St. Staying healthy in the 21st Century can be a challenge. Stressful lifestyle, our over-consumption of stimulants, intoxicants, processed foods and the increasing toxicity of the world have made health something not to be taken for granted. Join Dr. Michael Smith (TCM) in a supervised and professionally guided eight week Detoxification, Rejuvenation and Weight Loss Program. The cleansing process challenges you to stabilize your lifestyle and your metabolism; to improve your digestion through simpler eating habits; to remove Candida and parasites from your intestines; to rebuild your liver so that it can detoxify itself and the rest of your body, including your lymphatic system, your gall bladder, and your kidneys. The course includes a 200 page manual and a cook book. There will be a two-hour presentation, every Wednesday night from March 17 to May 5. Investment is $245. If you are interested, please contact at 3520459.

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Telus and their employees keep finding new ways to contribute. Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation Administrator Bryna Idler met with Marge Gould and Kelvin Ward of the Telus Community Action Team to accept a $5,000 donation to the CT scanner campaign. The Action Team supports charitable giving within the community.

body & soul.

to list your service call 354-3910 Acupuncture

Kate Butt, Accupunture and Herbal Mdicine ........... 551-5283 Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, 10 years experience.........352-0459

Art Therapy

Clearwater Art Therapy ............................................ 505-1100

Bodywork

Integrated Healing Touch, Biodynamic Craniosacral,Esalen®De epTissue, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Bliss, Certified - Niko .......... 551-2577 Rolf Structural Integration, www.gravitytherapy.com......352-6611

Holistic Health

Pharmacy

Aura Defence & Pranashakty Canada. Power, Beauty, Healing. www.auradefence.com pranashakty.org nelsonpranashakty@gmail.com................................505-7832 Syama Sylvie heals with Hawaiian Lomilomi, Thai, Qi-Gong Flower Essences. I Teach The Secret and Mayan..........777-1077 Jennifer Keirstead Reg. Holistic Nutritionist .......509-1417

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

Chiropractic

Homeopathy

Coaching

Hypnotherapy

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

Barbara Gosney CCH RS Hom Cdn 12 yrs. exp......354-1180

Richard Klein, Stress Reduction Coach .................... 352-3280 Shayla Wright certified coach/mentor .................... 352-7908

Sharon Best, Certified Adv. Hypnotherapist ............ 354-7750 Irene Mock, Reg. www.kootenayhypnotherapy.com ....352-7035

Colonics

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

Counselling & Consultation

Sally Shamai, MEd, RCC, individuals & couples .... 1-877-688-5565 Dienna Raye, MA., Counsellor and Life Coach............352-1220 Gail Novack, MEd. Counselling, Grief & Loss .............505-3781 Jenie Taylor, BCST & Somatic Trauma Therapy ...... 551-4022

Feldenkrais Method

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

Massage Services

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

Registered Massage D Voykin RMT, 30 Yrs. By fee or donation ...........509-0345 Dennis Keithley RMT since 1983, BSc Kinesiology available evenings, weekends and holidays ............................354-8406

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

Spas

A Touch of Aloha, Lomi, Cranio, Structural, Sports 229-4424 Mountain Waters Spa, Voted Best Spa 2007-09 .... 352-3280 Ginger Joy Rivest, Neuro Somatic Therapy ..............505-4284 �� 2009 �� Shalimar Health Spa, Voted Nelson’s Best Spa ..... 354-4408 Palliative Massage Course, July 3-10, ...........1-800-611-5788 � �� Power Essentials, True Aromatherapy & Massage...........505-4144 Tai Chi �� RUBITIN Mobile & Studio, Deep T., �� Neuro,�� Sports ...........352-6804 Daphne Fields, MEd., Valhalla-Tai-Chi ...............................355-2854 Gabriel Keczan, Neuro Somatic Therapy ...........................777-1159

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

Om Yoga 3067 Heddle Rd.,6-Mile, omyogasixmile.com.. ........ 825-0011 The Yoga Loft 625 Front St. with Jenna Arpita ..... 825-2209

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hey, ladies! mother. wife. sister. girlfriend. daughter. grandmother. mentor.friend. colleague. inspiration. there are many words for a woman. � �� international women’s day is��monday, march 8. ��

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International Women’s Day is celebrated all over��the �� world and in some countries it is a national holiday. In Canada it is a growing movement.

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WKWA launches history of feminism website Sunday, March 7, Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon St. and Sunday, March 13, 3-5 p.m. at the Kootenay Gallery, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar

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The West Kootenay Women’s Association is proud to present kootenayfeminism.com, a digital history of efforts of West Kootenay women to create a more just, joyful, safe and supportive society. The West Kootenay is home to Canada’s oldest rural women’s centre, and hosted Canada’s earliest Women’s Festivals. The preservation of these stories, their challenges and successes, is an idea whose time has come. The West Kootenay has a long herstory. Women in this region build on a past that includes aboriginal sisters, rugged pioneers, shopkeepers, shady ladies, Doukhobor women supporting whole communities with backbreaking work, and a Women’s Institute that brought in Nellie McClung to speak about women’s rights. In the 70s, a new wave of strong women gave birth to a movement, out of which came a wealth of creative and imaginative endeavours: the Nelson Women’s Centre; the Trail Status of Women; the Kootenay Women’s Council; Emma’s Jambrosia; the Images Ad Hoc Singers; the Birthing Project; IMAGES, Canada’s longest-running rural feminist newspaper; 25 years of West Kootenay Women’s Festivals; the Advocacy Project; Kootenay WomenWorks; the Role Modelling Project; and so much more. After the website launches, it will be up on the web at kootenayfeminism.com for everyone to enjoy, learn from, and be enriched by. - submitted

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Isabel Arthur MD (1867-1923) Arthur was Nelson’s first woman doctor and Nelson’s first school Health Officer from 1910 – 1923. She held this position during WW1 and throughout the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918. She was also known as a respected �� advocated for child welfare.

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The Lady Divine, Ms. Judith Stein

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In honour of International Women’s Day, the Express sat down with Nelson’s own Vintage Vixen, Judith Stein, to talk about the art of burlesque, the empowerment of women and the feminist philosophy.

How did you find yourself in the burlesque scene?

It was 1974 and I was a student at the University of Oregon. I was out of money and I happened to see an ad, no experience necessary. I was quite horrified at first, but I went and met some of the girls that worked there and found out that they were students like me, women who wanted to make some money and still get a good education.

You got over your initial reaction, then.

I grew up in a Woodstock nation, so it wasn’t difficult for me to bear my breasts. I was sexually accountable for myself. After all, I was a product of the feminist movement, I had already burned my bra. I was able to make my own decisions to be empowered, to be humorous, and to use burlesque as a tongue-in-cheek statement to the perceived idea of womanhood.

Why did you choose the burlesque lifestyle?

I chose it because it offered a life of adventure, travel and a lot of money. What I got was an amazing experience of another side of life. For a small town farm girl from Southern Ontario, it was a very big, exciting change. I wasn’t forced into it, I chose it. I wasn’t a victim. I was mentored by older strippers who wanted us to carry on the art of burlesque and they were very clear on both the advantages and challenges of such a life. The lessons I took from the experience were that these women were strong, brave, intelligent, witty, wealthy and wealthy in spirit.

Do you have any regrets?

Hell no. I was able to live a life that I chose and maintain my independence.

What differences do you see in young women now ?

Women have come a long way. Women these days are much more confident. The younger ones don’t necessarily know about all the sh*t we went through to get here, but that’s okay. That’s our gift to the younger��generation. The young girls see burlesque as �� a parody of a bombshell, it’s like playing dress-up now �� with all�the glitz and glamour and sparkles.

Did you face a lot of opposition to what you What you say to women now who �� do �� were doing? disagree with your choices? There was opposition, yes. I got a lot of, “What’s a There have always been nay-sayers, as there always �� nice girl like you doing in a joint like this?” But I had will be. However, through the ages there have been

the support of my fellow entertainers who saw burlesque as a performance art. There was a camaraderie amongst the girls. In the 70s, striptease artists allied themselves with the feminist groups and called ourselves COYOTE - Call Off Your Old Tired Ethics. It was a movement out of San Francisco that said, “This is what we do,” and we started raising awareness and protecting each other.

women who have danced. Temple dancers, belly dancers, flamenco dancers, hula dancers, they are all provocative forms that have come from different �� cultures. We can say with pride that burlesque is the product of North American culture. Its about women’s empowerment, its about fun, exploring another part of yourself and enjoying what you find. It has SUBMITTED nothing to do with men, we do it for the fun of it. You can learn more about Judith at www.artofburlesque.com.

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International Women’s Day 2010 Events There are a number of special events planned to commemorate IWD and recognize the work of the Nelson & District Women’s Centre, which is the longest running rural centre in Canada. The Women’s Centre events have been supported by the Columbia Basin Trust Fund.

International Women’s Day

Monday, March 8 The final draw for the raffle prizes benefiting the West Kootenay Women’s Association will take place at the Women’s Centre at 6 p.m. For a last chance to purchase raffle tickets please call Tamara at (250)505-5175 or email tabram@telus.net. Tickets will be available at the dance at the Eagles Hall and the exposition at Touchstones. The theme in Canada this year is Strong Women, Strong Canada, Strong World. On International Women’s Day let’s acknowledge and honour the women in our community and the

world who are working and living well and to support and acknowledge the women who are struggling with poverty, homelessness and violence here and around the world. Let’s continue to work for change for all!

Celebrating Our Successes: IWD Brunch

Sunday, March 7, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., the Best Western, 153 Baker St. On her recent holiday, NelsonCreston MLA, Michelle Mungall, spent her time teaching and learning IWD celebration and dance in Cambodia. Mungall was invited by female MP, Mu Soucha, from the �� Saturday, March 6, 7-11 p.m. at Eagles opposition party to give a training ses- � Relais Hall, 641 Baker St. �� de la Femme Please join The Nelson Women’s sion for upcoming women candidates. Saturday, March 13, 12 p.m. at Lakeside Members of Cambodia’s opposition �� Park Centre for an evening of dance, appre�� under the big orange bridge ciation, and celebration as we honor party live under the constant threat of Every five years women around violence for criticizing their govern- �� the�� International��Women’s Day. �� world march against poverty. This Enjoy the fabulous live music of ment, yet these women are keen to year the event will be run in conjunc� �� Nelson’s upbeat band Heavy Shtetl. run for election despite the oppres- tion with events in Nelson’s sister city, Tickets will be available at the door sion. Baie St. Paul, QC. �� Come enjoy a delicious brunch and on a sliding scale of $5-$50. Come �� Events will be happening all day and out and enjoy yourself in support of hear Mungall sharing this and other include demos and classes at Culinary the Women �� in the�� West Kootenay and stories from her recent trip, along Conspiracy. Please see ad on page 10 with some wonderful photos. This for details. beyond. There will be a silent auction and event is a fundraiser for the NelsonPlease RSVP for Culinary bake sale. Anyone interested in donat- Creston NDP Association. Conspiracy Creole cooking classes. Tickets are $28 �� at BC Wineguys, For information or to register call ing items or volunteering, or for more information please call the Women’s 410 Kootenay St. For more informa- Chantal Lunardi at 250-229-2149. tion contact 250-352- 3872. Centre at (250) 352-9916.

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year. A special thanks to our m. The Annual Big LipTo celebrate our 15th Sync contest is Nelson’s anniversary, a cavalcade favourite family event of previous winners, and is always a sell-out. including Joe Ringrose, Tickets $15/adults, $10/ �� Lisel Forst, Simon Yole kids (up to age 15), $45/ and Adam Laurie will family of four (2 adults, 2 make guest appearances. kids). For more informaBessie Wapp, one of our tion please call Laurie at most multi-talented local 250-352-1618 or 250-354artists, will�� MC and keep 1510, for tickets go to the Capitol Box Office or call the audience rocking! �� Prizes include cash, 250-352-6363. - submitted vouchers and gifts from �� who Nelson businesses generously donate every Norma Kilpatrick.

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Call for artists at Touchstones

Touchstones Nelson is currently seeking proposals from artists working in all media for the 2011/2012 exhibition season. Touchstones Nelson is located in downtown Nelson, and houses two contemporary art galleries as a well as a permanent historical exhibit. The galleries feature solo and group exhibitions by regional, national and international

artists. For more detailed information, including submission guidelines and floorplans, please visit www.touchstonesnelson.ca/ exhibitions. The submissions deadline is Wednesday, March 31. All applications must be postmarked or received by this date. - submitted

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Dexter & Mr. Smith

Friday, March 5 at SpiritBar, 422 Vernon St. After a recent move to Vancouver Island for Sebastien Payette, aka. Mr. Smith, Nelson’s favorite DJ duo are reunited once again to slay the stage at Spiritbar after a long hiatus. These guys play everything from breaks, hip hop, booty bass, electro, dub step to Top 40. It is 100 per cent satifaction guaranteed every time. Tickets are $5 at the door. ��

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Sunday, March 7, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Nelson United Thursday, March 4, 7-10:30 Church, 602 Silica St. p.m. at the Hume Hotel, 422 This is a Nelson Waldorf Vernon St. School benefit concert by Lead by guitarist Cliff acclaimed pianist Dharel Maddix with Randy Verville. Leach on bass and Don Verville will present a Walker on drums, the glimpse into the relationvocal stylings of Simone ship between science and Varey, Rita Marie, Cheryl art. Verville will demHodge and Flora Ware onstrate, through the will fill your evening with evening’s musical selecsultry jazz standards and tions from the works of cool blues. Gurdjieff and Beethoven, This long awaited live principles that are historiCD has captured the cally common and founwarm setting of each dational to vibrant and Tuesday night as Cliff’s evolving communities. guitar playing accompaTickets are $15/$10/$5 nies these accomplished at Otter Books, Eddy vocalists who entertain Music and the Nelson and enthrall the patrons Waldorf School. For �� at the Library Lounge in more informatmion call �� the Hume Hotel. 250-352-6919 or email �� info@nelsonwaldorf.org.

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The Columbia CBT,” explained Jacquie available online at www. Kootenay Cultural Hamilton, CKCA Chair. basinculture.com, from Alliance (CKCA) is invitFollowing up on last local community arts ing individuals of all artis- year’s success, CKCA councils, or by phoning tic disciplines, as well as is also coordinating the the CKCA at 1-250-505arts, culture and heritage Columbia Basin Culture 5505 or toll free at 1-877organizations, to apply Tour, a project that cel- 505-7355. Funding applications for funding provided by ebrates the rich culture, Columbia Basin Trust heritage and artistic talent must be received by Friday, (CBT) under its Arts, in the Columbia Basin. March 19 or Thursday, Culture and Heritage It is a two day, free, self April 1, depending on the granting program, which guided tour taking place program. - submitted was recently awarded August 14-15, 2010 from �� $550,000 for the 2010/11 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Any art�� ist or cultural venue interfiscal year. Funding applications ested in participating in �� are adjudicated once a the culture tour must regyear by local arts councils ister before Friday, March �� 19. For more information and the CKCA Steering �� Committee. on the tour visit www. “The CKCA admin- cbculturetour.com �� isters and manages arts, �� More information, �� culture and heritage pro- funding policies�� and fundgram funding on behalf of �� ing application forms are ��

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Briefly Arthur Lakes: Geologist, Artist, Darren Frank Live Thursday, March 4, 8 p.m. at the Royal Grill Minister and Teacher

Ongoing until April 4 at Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon St. Arthur Lakes was a geologist, artist, minister and teacher who emigrated from England to the western United States in 1865. His interest in geology lead him out into the western landscape in search of fossils and in uncovering some of the first dinosaur bones to be discovered. Lakes spend hours recording his findings in his journals through his writing, drawing and painting. Lakes moved from Colorado to Ymir, in 1910 where he continued to document the regional mining activities through his paintings and articles for the Nelson Daily News until his death in 1917. An exhibit of his paintings and sketches done between 1912 and 1917 is on display in gallery B and is drawn from the collection of Touchstones Nelson. As historical documents, this material holds a place in the recording of settlement in the region and an era in mining history.

Bob the Postman, Dillon Woods, Robin and Derek

Saturday, March 6, 12-3 p.m. at Ellison’s. 523 Front St. Ellison’s Cafe continues with Bob the Postman, who opens with some Utah Phillips and more surprises. He will be followed by Dillon Woods, performing inspirational songs from his CD Seasons as well as some covers from the 60’s and 70’s. Robin and Derek from the Selkirk Music Program close with folk and blues on guitar and harmonica.

and Lounge, 330 Baker St. Darren Frank is a singer, songwriter, musician and human who makes multiform grown up pop music. Encompassing a wide range of styles, his songs are bursting with melodies that linger, hooks that stick, grinding riffs, coordinated rhythms, and words that sing about (among other things) the polarities of life. Darren Frank turns work-a-day woes into songwriting gold, Frank’s voice could hold its own against singers like Peter Elkas and Ron Sexsmith. If you are under the impression that it’s a dark, self-indulgent affair, think again- it’s as celebratory as it is sad. It’s about turning those coals into diamonds, after all.

Synje Norland

Thursday, March 4, 7 p.m. at Fusion Tapas Lounge, 301 Baker St. Synje has deliberately decided not to be taken under the wings of a big label, but to realize her musical visions on her own terms. In 2007, Synje Norland released her well-received album Skipping Stones on KARSTEN HEUER Norland music, a label she set up with her father. Her music reflects her love of Finding Farley follows the footsteps of the legendary Farley Mowatt. travelling, having taken her all the way to Canada. Prairies to the Maritimes es their final destination, �� Finding Farley It was here in Nelson years ago, she – is captured in the new Mowat’s Nova Scotian �� actually discovered her love� of song writ- Wednesday, March 3, 7:30 documentary Finding summer home, it is, as ing. She marches to the beat of her own p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, Karsten says, “An affirFarley. 421 Victoria St. drum - albeit a quiet one. �� They paddle east from mation of what the land Director Leanne Allison Calgary, towards the prai- and animals had already Currently Synje Norland is working �� on her second album, which��is due out in presents her film Finding ries (the geography of told us. Stories aren’t so Farley, this Wednesday at Born Naked and Owls in much written or created as spring or early summer this year. Nelson’s Capitol Theatre. the Family) and then tra- they are released, expressWhen Leanne Allison verse the same paths that ing what’s been there all and Karsten Heuer (Being Farley took more than along.” Caribou), along with their 60 years earlier, which The film is recommendtwo-year old son Zev and became �� the foundation ed and suitable for travelindomitable dog Willow, for Never Cry Wolf and ers of all ages. Leanne will set out to retrace the lit- People of the Deer. The answer questions after the erary footsteps of Farley travelers also get an earful film’s screening. Mowat, they meant it lit- about the long-standing For more information erally. Their 5000km trip controversy that attends visit www.FLIKS.ca. –trekking, sailing, portag- Farley’s work. - submitted ing and paddling from the When the family reach-

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Vancouver Chamber Choir

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On Saturday night I attended an event at the Capitol Theatre and was showered in enthusiastic optimism for the world that we are becoming. Transition Nelson, “Imagination Transition” has been soliciting video and musical entries for ideas and visions from the community, as to what life could be like in 20 years from now. Although the age of the entrants varied greatly, every entry carried with it a sense of empowerment and a “We can do it” attitude. Much of the audience dressed for the event in the traditional uniform of the 60s, complete with bandanas and peace signs.

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I’m sure if it had been spring there would have been daffodils too. There is tremendous creative energy that is in our community, whether it comes from Transition Nelson or The Express, 2010 Year of Solutions or other positive initiatives our community is putting forth. Together we make change.

Sunday, March 7, 2 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria St. The Vancouver might encompass a range Chamber Choir is Canada’s of music, from chant to outstanding professional folksong, traditional to vocal ensemble. Based on avant-garde, a cappella the Pacific Coast of British to orchestra, to jazz trio. Columbia, conductor Jon Jon Washburn is noted for Washburn and his twenty devising innovative and singers are noted for their fascinating programmes, diverse repertoire and and unearthing hidden performing excellence. choral treasures. The singIn 1998, the VCC and ers, who delight in acquirJon Washburn won the ing foreign language skills, Margaret Hillis Award have thus sung in over for Choral Excellence for 35 languages. A leading their outstanding contri- advocate of Canadian bution to the choral art. music and composers, the Mr. Washburn and the Choir has commissioned Choir were honoured and premiered more than with two awards at the 170 new choral works in 2000 Chorus America the last 30 years. Conference, including the This performance is prestigious Louis Botto sure to please and is being award, given in recogni- described as an absolute tion of Washburn’s inno- must see for anybody in vative and entrepreneurial a choral group or anyone spirit in the development who loves choral music. of a professional choral The VCC concert is being ensemble of exceptional brought to Nelson in part quality. by the Windsor Plywood The Choir impresses Spectacular Music BC audiences with the depth Concert Series, a project and range of its reper- of MusicFest Vancouver. toire and interpretive - submitted skills. Their concerts

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March 3 - March 9, 2010

Aries

Mar 21 - Apr 19

Time to get what you want, especially when it comes to relationships. Try to engage your true feelings now to really bring things to the next level. Whether you are already in a relationship or single, surprises and unexpected changes could be in store for you.

Taurus

Apr 20 - May 20

Fine tune and adjustments within yourself can reflect outwardly to bring positive change, especially when it comes to your relationships. Try not to crowd those close to you right now. By creating space you open opportunities for new ideas and even new love to enter your life.

Gemini

May 21 - June 20

Be careful this week when it comes to making important decisions. You may be feeling a heightened sense of emotions and this may influence your judgment right now. Try not to force any decisions and be patient, even if you are feeling pressure to act.

Cancer

June 21 - Jul 22

This is a great week to speak your mind. If you have been holding any feeling back, especially about your relationships, time to speak up. Your honesty will be appreciated and create space for new growth and opportunities. Tap into your playful side if things get too serious.

Leo

Jul 23 - Aug 22

You may find yourself in a quick turn of events this week. Your fiery passion may be ignited and your charisma-dial is set on high. People around you may be drawn to your energy. Use this natural surge to let go of the old and create new beginnings.

Virgo Aug

23 - Sept 22

This is a good week to hone your attention to your friends and family. Matters regarding your close relationships may change unexpectedly. It is also important to get in touch with your primal side. Tapping into your creative energy can bring a new focus to your life.

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Scorpio Oct

24 - Nov 21

You may find a new level of excitement when it comes to your relationships this week. You may also find an increased level of cooperation with those around you. This can help propel your projects and ideas. Have some fun thinking and trying out new ways to get things done.

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If you are feeling isolated this week, then it may be time to expand your reach. If you have been keeping people you love at arms length this is a good week to try and reconnect with them. It is possible to maintain a healthy boundary without isolating yourself.

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Rd. You are welcome. 352-2515 ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Everyone welcome to 4 p.m. worship 21 Silica St. 354-3308 SAHAJ MARG group meditationplease phone: Eleanor 352-3366 or Sarah 354- 9496 TIBETAN BUDDHIST SITTING and walking Meditation Open to Everyone. 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the Gompa, 6425 Sproule Creek Rd. tashicholing.ca 250-354-0206.

KNITTING/CROCHETING BEE: 1p.m. Learn to knit or teach others. Ascension Lutheran Church 1805 SilverKing 250-352-2515. WALK IN PEACE: Join us at Lakeside Park (gates) at 10:30 a.m. Be The Change. TNT PRESENTS MORRIS Panych’s darkly delicious comedy starring Richard Rowberry and Jen Viens. 8 p.m. TNT Playhouse (corner Ward and Carbonate. Advance tix $15 at Reo’s and Eddy Music.

Wednesdays

Mondays

NEED INEXPENSIVE BIRTH CONTROL? Options for Sexual Health drop-in clinic. 333 Victoria St. 5:30-8 p.m.

REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 229-4346 or 229-4343 for more details.

and weight? OA supPROBLEM WITH EATING por t group 5-6 p.m., Nelson Hospital cafeteria. 250-352-7717/1-800-611-5788. www.endoftrail.ca/OANelson.htm

MT. SENTINEL SCHOOL South Slocan Badminton Mon Wed 7:30 p.m. 359-7610

DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE 3 – 5:30 p.m. at the Moving Centre, 533 Baker St (upstairs). By donation, everyone welcome. Bring non-marking indoor footwear and a water bottle. Information: 250825-0012.

OPEN HOUSE, Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre. Meditation instruction and practice 7 p.m; talk and discussion 8 p.m; tea 9 p.m. 444 Baker St. www.nelsonbuddha.com

ART MAKING IN Nature at Kokanee Creek Park 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ages 6-12 $45 Contact Judith 250.354.9014

THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Info 3526936 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Harrop Hall, Harrop 5:30 p.m. DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon meeting noon The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. 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

PUBLIC MEDITATION 12 - 1 p.m. All welcome. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre 444 Baker St. www.nelsonbuddha.com SAHAJ MARG group meditation please phone: Eleanor 352-3366 or Sarah 354- 9496 SHOTOKAN KARATE 5-7p.m. St. Joseph’s school gym 523 Mill Street.

BAHA’I COMMUNITY for prayers and an 7 p.m 354-0944

OF NELSON introduction to

DIAPER FREE BABY / ELIMINATION Communication Support Circle, 4th Monday of each month 10 - 12 a.m. at The Family Place 312 Silica St.

SHOTOKAN KARATE 5-7p.m. St. Joseph’s school gym 523 Mill Street

ADULT BADMINTON @ Redfish School, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $20. Bring racquet and indoor footwear. For info call 229-4346 229-4343 229-4485

CHOIR AT NDYC 3:30-5:30. Call 352-5656 for details

COOKING CLASSES EVERY Wed/Sun. Many topics to choose from. Contact Lorraine at lorrainer61@gmail.com or 250-352-3860

DRUG PROBLEM? We can help. Call Narcotics Anonymous 1.800.342.7439

Tuesdays

PARENT & CHILD TIME at the Harrop Hall. 10 a.m. - 12 noon Information: Lesley 825-0140

SUFFER FROM AN Eating Disorder? Need Support?, 352-9598 after 6 p.m. or mcsuzzie@hotmail.com for more info.

NELSON WOMEN’S CENTRE drop in noon-four. Free clothing/ food.420 Mill Street 250.352.9916

ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria St, 2nd Floor. 505-7248

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.

YOUNG FELLOWS OFF BOOZE AA Meeting 8 p.m. Vernon

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 REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 229-4346 or 229-4343 for more details. PUBLIC MEDITATION 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. All welcome. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre, 444 Baker St. www.nelsonbuddha.com NELSON WOMEN’S CENTRE 12 - 4 for recycled bag sewing project. 352 9916 NELSON BADMINTON CLUB meets at Mary Hall Gymnasium, 7 - 9 p.m. Everyone welcome. Anne 250-352-7536 Guy 250-352-6330. ADULT BADMINTON @ Redfish School, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $20. Bring racquet and indoor footwear. For info call 229-4346 229-4343 229-4485

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special events.

Wed. Mar. 3

FLIKS PRESENTS FINDING FARLEY. BEING CARIBOU family canoes across Canada. Director Q&A. Capitol 7:30pm. www.FLIKS.ca SENIOR CITIZENS’ BR.#51 monthly meeting 1:30 p.m.,717 Vernon St. All Seniors Welcome.

Tues. Mar. 4

TOASTMASTERS 2ND AND 4TH Thursday: Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. http://kokanee.freetoasthost.ws

STORIES FOR GROWING-preschool storytimes. Nelson Library. 10:30 a.m Drop-in. 352-8283 for more information

HABLAS ESPANOL? GROUP meeting 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month. Only Bakery 5 p.m. Todos Bieviendo

Fri. Mar. 5

Fridays

COLDSMOKE OPENER FILM Fest @ Capitol Theatre, Nelson. Doors @ 7p.m.

GENDER OUTLAWS, a support & social group for trans & gender variants. 354-5362.

G3 SKIGRAPHIKS COMPETITION Display @ Touchstones Museum, Free Entry. 5:30-8 p.m. - 19+. Beer, Wine + WH2o Appies Served.

NELSON AA-F-TROOP meeting at the Cellar 717A Vernon St. 8 p.m.

PROFESSIONALS SELF CARE morning. Connect with nature, rejuvenate through art making. Kokanee Creek Park. $65

Classic DifficultySudoku LevelART- MAKING Easy AT Kokanee Park.

SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon meeting 8 pm, 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 THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Saturday at 1 p.m. For further info. Please call 250-352-6936.

CHILDREN’S ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Ages 4-7 at The Moving Centre. Call The Dance Path, Marguerite Wood, 359-2926.

REJUVENATE; FOR HEALTH care/ social services professionals/ educators. 9-12:30 $65 Kokanee Creek Park Contact 250.354.9014 TNT PRESENTS MORRIS Panych’s darkly delicious comedy starring Richard Rowberry and Jen Viens. 8 p.m. TNT Playhouse (corner Ward and Carbonate. Advance tix $15 at Reo’s and Eddy Music.

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WALK IN PEACE: at Lakeside Park (at the gate), 1st Saturday monthly. 10:30 a.m. Be The Change.

KUTENAI ART THERAPY INSTITUTE Art Zone Drop-In Open Studio 11-4 pm. 601 Front St. 250-352-2264.

Sundays

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6 5 51 2 3 PUBLIC MEDITATION 9 a.m. -- 12 p.m Mid-morning refreshments; come go as you wish. Shambhala Meditation Centre 444 Baker St. www. 2 6 3 4 8 1 4 6 and nelsonbuddha.com WORSHIP SERVICES JOY BAPTIST CHURCH 10 a.m., 11 a.m, 6:30 p.m., 3 1 94 31 6 7 6 9Suite 3#3, 825-4095. 5601Baker St,

QUAKER MEETING 723 Ward, upstairs, 9:45. 354-3859.

SUNDAY MORNING WORHSIP, Community Church, Passmore Hall, 11 a.m.

SUNDAY WORSHIP, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Slocan, 2 p.m.

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. DROP IN ULTIMATE frisbee $7. SoccerQuest indoor field. 308 Cedar St., 4:30 - 6 p.m. ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH Service 10:15 a.m. 1805 Silverking

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Thurs. Mar. 4 ROB JOHNSON & Friends Library Lounge DINNER W/ ASPEN Switzer & Kenny Konrad @ The Royal. 6 - 8 p.m. CLIFF MADDIX & FRIENDS CD release party Benwall Room, Hume Hotel, 7-10:30pm No cover DARREN FRANK with Yes Nice. @ The Royal BLUEGRASS MUSIC ACOUSTIC Jam. Bigby Place 509 Front St. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Info: 250-352-2704 DARREN FRANK WITH Yes Nice @ The Royal. Starts 8 p.m.

Fri. Mar. 5 JUDE DAVISON SINGS acoustic covers and originals at Max & Irmas 6-9pm BAR ROOM DANCING with Howie @ The Royal. 6-9 p.m.. TERRADACTAGON WITH WOLF vs Unicorn @ The Royal. From 9PM to Late.

Sat. Mar. 6 ELLISON’S CAFE PRESENTS Bob the Postman, Dillon Woods, Robin & Derek perform unplugged 12-3 p.m. 15TH ANNUAL BIG Lip Sync Spectacular 7:30 p.m., Capitol Theatre. great family fun. Info. 352-1618 BRUNCH WITH JAMES Drolet @ The Royal. From 11:30a.m.-3 p.m. HOLLY AND THE Blaze Kings @ The Royal. From 6-10:30 p.m..

Sun.Mar. 7 NIKKO @ Library Lounge 6-10 p.m. “NOTHIN’ BUT THE Blues”. Join QCity Blues Band @ The Royal. 711pm.

Mon. Mar. 8 SARAH MCGLYNN & Rich Rabnett @ Library Lounge 6-10 p.m. SLASH POW MONDAYS @ The Royal. 9 p.m. LATIN SALSA DANCE Class @ The Royal. From 6:30-8:30PM. Advance registration required, call (250)551-1726.

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TUESDAY IS BLUESDAY With host band “The Jones Brothers Jam Band” @ Finley’s. ALL AGES OPEN MIC every Tuesday at the CocoaNut Lounge. 6-10 p.m. Hosted by Rob Funk. CLIFF MADDIX & Friends @ Library Lounge BAR ROOM DANCING with Howie @ The Royal. 7-9 p.m. MAGIC BUS WITH DEEPS & Yan Zombie @ The Royal. From 9 p.m.

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

Wed. Mar. 3 OPEN MIC NIGHT with Estevan @ The Royal. 8 p.m. PAUL LANDSBERG with Strings @ Library Lounge THE WINE TASTING Social @ The Royal. From 5-7pm. Advance reservation required

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Ages 6-12. 10-3:00 $45 Contact

Judith 354.9014.

NELSON CHESS CLUB every Saturday morning, all welcome. Seniors Hall, 777 Vernon St.

music.

NELSON SCOTTISH COUNTRY Dancing 7-9 p.m. Central School gym. Beginners welcome, first class free.

WALKING CLUB MEETING Under Orange Bridge Nelson, 10 a.m. Proximately 2 hours walk 250.352.3517 libaz@shaw.ca

Tues. Mar. 9 FREE CAREER PLANNING Workshop to assist in moving forward in your career. Information/registration 250-352-6200 info@kcds.ca

HERITAGE HARMONY Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250825-9694 or John 250-352-6892

DROP IN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP. 7-9 p.m. at Broader Horizons, 905 Gordon Road, back door.

Mon. Mar.8

Please join us the Baha’i faith

BAHA’I COMMUNITY of Nelson. Please join us for an introduction to Baha’i Faith. 7 p.m. 354-0944

udoku Classic

Sun. Mar. 7

NELSON BADMINTON CLUB meets at Mary Hall Gymnasium, 7 - 9 p.m. Everyone welcome. Anne 250-352-7536 Guy 250-352-6330

NELSON TABLE TENNIS CLUB. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Blewett Elementary School when school is in session. 352-9547 or 352-5739

Sat. Mar. 6

TO WIN : every row, column and 3 by 3 square must each contain the digits 1 to 9. Solutions on page 5

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*Kootenay Reader ads only. Not applicable for businesses or associations Free classifieds not taken by phone. Must be submitted in person, mail, e-mail or fax. Ads accepted for buying, selling, giving, renting, lost & found, etc. All ads must have a phone number. One ad per phone number per week First 15 words are FREE, each additional word 25¢ • Deadline: Thursday noon.

Forward your ad to: 554 Ward St., Nelson, BC V1L 1S9 • Fax: 250-352-5075 • www.expressnews.ca

Submit your FREE reader classified online www.expressnews.ca Deadline: Thursday noon! Announcements BIGGEST SPRING CLEARANCE ever at Still Eagle! 25%, 50% and 75% off everything in the store. Feb. 20 to Mar. 20. 557 Ward St. CAPITOL THEATRE ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS Set Designer / Set Builder Summer Youth Program Production of OLIVER! Set Build in June 2010 Performances July 22 through 24 2010 Your Own Build Space Preferred. Paid Position. Please contact: Neil Harrower capitoltheatre@netidea.com for electronic portfolios / resumes / design submissions Drop off: Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street (noon to 4:30 Tuesdays through Fridays) By mail: Capitol Theatre PO Box 403 Nelson, BC V1L 5R2 Submission deadline Friday March 5th 2010 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AGM March 17, 7 p.m. Nelson Credit Union. Back door. everyone welcome. Refreshments. more info, 352-9989

Art NEW PAINTINGS BY local artist Bryn Stevenson now showing at The Grind in Rossland. www.brynstevenson. com TRASH ART SHOW coming April 23-24th in the Slocan Valley. Enter to Win. Info: svcarts@gmail.com, 250226-7768. EMILY BEAMER NATURE Drawings The Kootenay Bakery CafÈ 377 Baker Street March 1-31 NESTS: FRESH OIL paintings by Vanesssa Bate. opening 7- 9 p.m. March 5, Langham Gallery Kaslo with Guest musician Robyn Lamb singing Opera.

Career Training MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION IS rated #2 for at-home jobslearn from home. Work from home! Start your online training today. Contact CanScribe at: 1-800-466-1535, www.canscribe. com, info@canscribe.com.

Child Care NEED CHILD CARE in our Nelson home. June through August. 5 and 3 year old. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. $9 per hour. Call 208-853-1768. SEEKING CHILDCARE FOR our one year old daughter starting May 2010. Please call Naomi (250)354-7897 STAY @HOME MOM of 10 month old, Looking for child to babysit, please call Jaylene 354-8482

Children PS2 GAMES FOR Sale, VG Condition, too many to list. Also, Avatar for Wii. 250-229-4159 MOBILE: BEAUTIFUL MUSICAL mobile, attaches to crib or wall, tel: 352-9784 GRACO BABY-CAR SEAT 5-22lbs, detachable-base, level indicator, rearview mirror ($20 at Mountain Baby) $40 250-352-3226 ARTISAN-CRAFTED WOODEN TABLE & chairs, doesn’t tip $100obo; doll cradle $40obo; cedar picnic table $50obo 250-352-7919

Children

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Help Wanted

THE NELSON WALDORF Daycare is seeking a Program Director to cover a maternity leave starting midMay 2010. This position is from 12-20 hours/week and is responsible for all aspects of the management of a group daycare. Hours and wage are negotiable. Full Early Childhood Education certification required. Please call (250)352-6919 or email daycare@nelsonwaldorf.org for more information. WANTED: EXPERIENCED SONY MOVIE/COMPUTER CONSTRUCTION Surveyor profiPROJECTOR VPL EW5 and motorcient in AutoCAD to work fulltime ized screen for sale. Together $1350 at Regal Ridge, a 15 year land Mint condition. development project in the South FREE HANDHELD COMPUTER. Okanagan. Please submit resume: Sharp Mobilon HC-4500. WindowsCE. adrian@regalridge.com. Classic, see it on amazon or ebay. NEWS DIRECTOR.KELOWNA’S 250-551-5683 home page, Castanet.net, is looking HC-S (HOME COMPUTING Solutions) for someone to organize, lead & Offering reliable and competitively priced inspire our four person news team. PC Support & Computer skills training. Get more details at http://www.castaFrom Hardware to Network we come to net.net/news-director. you’ No Solution NO FEE’ Tel#250-505LOOKING FOR A new employee or 4940 E-mail info@hc-s.org have something to sell? Community DESKTOP COMPUTER WINDOWS Classifieds will expand your audixp professional, 512MB, 80G, ati radence. We reach 2.5 million readers eon 9600, 17”LCD monitor $250 obo FRENCH MAGAZINES AND books across Canada weekly. Contact us 505-5388 to give away. Ask Lyne: (250)505now at ads@bccommunitynews.ca. 9349 COMPAQ PRESARIO S3000NX, 17” YUKON HOSPITAL CORPORATION monitor, keyboard, mouse. Windows BIG BAG OF neglected stuffed teddy is seeking resumes from Registered XP, symatec antivirus. $180. inquiries Bears, need some one to clean them Nurses in anticipation of short/long 357-0050 & give them some love. term and permanent assignments for WALNUT HEADBOARD FOR double our Watson Lake Hospital - Yukon bed. 250-359-7439 Territory. Visit www.whitehorsehospital.ca for more information. WOOD COOKSTOVE FREE for the TRAIN TO BE an Apartment/ taking. 359-7677 EXCLUSIVE FINNING/ Condominium Manager from home. CATERPILLAR Heavy Equipment Jobs registered across Canada! Service Training. GPRC Fairview Thousands of grads working. College Campus. Grade 12 diploma Government registered. 30 years of and mechanical aptitude required. success. Information: www.RMTI.ca HIDE A BED, excellent shape, safari/ $1000. bonus on first day of attenjungle print $300.Metal pet crate, color 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456. dance. Paid work experience. Write lapsible phone 352-9847 for viewall 4 years apprenticeship exam. 1ing. 888-999-7882. gprc.ab.ca/fairview SINGLE,WHITE BED WITH drawPUT POWER IN your career as a ers, mattress included $ 120.00 call THE NELSON & Area Kaoma Power Engineer! On campus Boiler Alliance (NAKA) would like to invite Viktorie 250 352 4614 Lab. Affordable residences. Write 4th you to the 3rd annual ìWHAT IN 8” DBL MEMORY Foam. Like new. Class and Part A 3rd Class. 1-888THE WORLD IS NELSON DOINGî Paid $900 from Kootenai Moon. Sell 999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. for $450. 250-505-5233 , An Afternoon to Inspire Action, at #1 IN PARDONS. Remove your crimThe Eagles Hall, 641 Baker Street in FOR SALE KING size bed and matinal record. Express Pardons offers Nelson, on Saturday April 10th, 2010 tress in great shape $250.00 250the FASTEST pardons, LOWEST from 2-7pm. We would be pleased to 352-5020 prices, and it’s GUARANTEED. have anyone working on international TUNER/AMPLIFIER $60, EXERCISE BBB Accredited.FREE Consultation development projects to participate bike $60, trampoline $40, piano stool Toll-free 1-866-416-6772, www. by hosting an information booth at $50 technics speakers $50, microExpressPardons.com. the event! As well, each organization wave & cabinet $50, 250-359-7756 is invited to present and speak about EXPERIENCED SERVICE ADVISOR the work they are doing. We will have required for Chrysler Dealership in a concession and the event is free Salmon Arm. Strong customer service to the public and anyone wishing to satisfaction and paperwork skills are host a booth. To book your space BOXING CLASSES. ALL ages, men a must and also able to work in a fast at the event please contact kimmy. & women. Tues., Thurs. & Sat. @ paced environment. Excellent wage/ 6 p.m. 6 week session begins Sat. klassen@gmail.com 250-357-2585. benefit package available for the right March 13. Coach: Peter Brockner. applicant. Fax resume 1-250-832 AWAKEN AND DEVELOP your�� intui- �� Info 354-0100/352-1308 4545, email pat@brabymotors.com tive abilities! Private 90 minute� ses- �� sion $100 with author/Intuitive Norm LOSE UP TO 24lbs by May 24. Pratt. (250)357-9457, www.norm- Results Guaranteed. Look great. �� Feel Great. Lose weight. Call Herbal pratt.com GE FRIDGE. WHITE, works well, WALK IN PEACE: Lakeside Park Magic for a free no obligation consultation1-800-926-4363. 32 x 64”. Buyer to collect. $100 firm. (gates) 10:30 a.m., 1st Saturday �� 825 4035 WHEELCHAIR: ORION II tilt 17x18” monthly. BE THE CHANGE WORMY CHERRIES? DON’T spray KNITTING/CROCHETING BEE! seat, manual removable tray, with poison! Protect environment. SATURDAY March 6, 1 p.m., Learn or seat belt, head rest, hardly used. Call 353-2264 or go to www.kooteTeach. Ascension Lutheran Church, $2500OBO. 354-42731 naycovers.com �� FOOT REFLEXOLOGIST WANTED. 1805 SilverKing Road Are you a reflexologist? I need sessions. Please call Rubuyah 250-2294042. WE ARE LOOKING for a waldorf grade 7/8 student/ Waldorf alumni who loves art and children to come to our house and do art with our 3yr old one hour/week. Parent will be at home (this is not a babysitting job). Flexible to your schedule. willing to pay a small, fair wage. 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Events

Health & Fitness

Home & Garden

Legal Notices

Help Wanted COOK WITH KNOWLEDGE of Thai Cuisine. Experience and some education required. Full time, $15/hour. Please apply with resume to 524 Victoria St., Nelson or call 250-3522185 for more information. NELSON BASEBALL NEEDS UMPIRES for the 2010 season, paid positions, must attend clinic 250-8259481 mmhart@live.ca

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CHANGE OF NAME -BALFOUR IRRIGATION DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that Order in Council No. 447 was approved and ordered on September 2, 2009 authorizing an amendment to Letters Patent for the Balfour Irrigation District, effective from that date. The authorizing legislative provision is Section 731 of the Local Government Act. The purpose of the amendment is to change the name from the Balfour Irrigation District to the BALFOUR

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IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. ìThe objects of the said improvement district shall be the acquisition, maintenance and operation of works for waterworks purposes and all matters incidental thereto.î A copy of the amendment to the Letters Patent may be viewed at or obtained from the Administrator at 7645 Upper Balfour Rd., Balfour, BC on Tuesday mornings from 10:00am to 12 noon, or requested by phone 250-229-4929 or email water3@telus.net. This notice is published in accordance with section 15(1)(b) of the Local Government Act.

PINE HIGHCHAIR $75, Pine Rocking Chair $150, Brand New Sony HighDef Digital Camcorder $650. 3523526 FRONT LOAD WASHER and Dryer for sale.Excellent Condition. $400.00 250-352-5282 4 X 8 Regulation Pool Table w/all accwessories, 1” slate. $1800.00 OBO. Everlast Boxing bag. $50.00 OBO 365-4663. 100 GALLON FUEL oil tank, good condition $75.00 OBO TV’S, KENMORE VACUUM , Air Compressor, Ladders, Weed Trimmer, Wheel Barrow, Cordless trimmer, Gas lawn mower, 359-7912 VERMONT CASTINGS WOODSTOVE, outside fireplace, new, juicer, iron, typewriter, skates, xc.gear, sporting, household 3572289. TOPLOAD WASHER & dryer good condition $400obo, small vanity, countertop & faucet $50, portapotti new $75 229-4544 GRACO SNUGRIDE INFANT car seat $60, Baby Bjorn $30, Fisher Price Jungle Playmat $15 250-3525277 BRAND NEW, AIR King, stainless steel, wall mount, quiet, 300 CFM range hood. $250 2505090321 LAGOSTINA STAINLESS STEEL two small pots, one medium pot, one fry with lid. 250-825-4411 KENMORE FREE ARM sewing machine in cabinet $150. Coffee & end tables $35. 250-359-7910 before 6 p.m. CHESTERFIELD 6’6” MEDIUM blue, reupholstered. Good condition. 2295221. MOLDS AND SOAP supplies to be able to make your own soaps at home. Call Bernice at 250-3526238. SMALL BBQ AND propane tank. Polaroid camera. 250-354-4245. CAROUSEL PROJECTOR, 9 trays. 12’ conveyor belt for sand, garvel. Large old woodstove. Very reasonable 250-226-7172 ONE MONTH MEGA sale at Still Eagle. 25%, 50% and 75% off everything in the store! Feb 20 to Mar 20. 557 Ward St. 5 CD DIGITAL stereo stystem with remote, speakers and manual. $50.00 O.B.O. 505-1169 Sounds great!

Lost & Found LOST: PAIR OF black Birkenstock rubber clogs at the corner of Elwyn and Nelson Ave. on Thurs. Feb 18th at 3 pm. These are my work shoes and are greatly missed! Please call 250-505-6840. Thanks MISSING FROM FINLEY’S February 8th Blue hoodie with a green Ipod in pocket please contact 3527826(Tony) STOLEN JAN. 29 dark blue Acer Aspire 7735 laptop. Big blue power button. Serial LXPC60X0669231 Info:505-3627

Misc. for Sale PINK BLACKBERRY CURVE. Telus Carrier. No attached contract. Almost new! $150. 250-352-6629. DYNAMIC PERCUSSION SEVEN piece drumset good condition and great for beginners $300 obo 2508250115 RANGE; WHIRLPOOL CONVECTION white stove/oven with black glass top, self-cleaning oven. $449.00 excellent condition. 250505-3822 REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER, SIDE BY side, 22 CU. ft., exterior ice/water dispenser, ice maker inside. Excellent working condition. $450. 250-3527262 N64 INTERACT V3FX black steering wheel and pedals, perfect condition, $20, 250-608-3548, Castlegar WINTER BOOTS: LIKE-NEW bogs, size 9 women’s (fits 8-8 1/2)flower print $100 obo. 505-1185 HARDIEPLANK SIDING, RED, approx 350 square feet. $150 5513004

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Music & Dance

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Cars

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50” SAMSUNG PROJECTION T.V. $200 OBO. 250-825-0081 SHARK UPRIGHT VAUCCM cleaner, three filtre system, including hepta. Have manual. Works great. $65.00 250-505-1169 HANDKNIT BLANKET, JUST completed Canadian Olympic’s inspired, awesome red & white cablestiched $35 Twin size 2503541784 HONDA SNOW BLOWER rubber trax. Brand new, used only 3hrs. $3600 new, Asking $3000. 250-3547140 CHESTERFIELD. 6’6” MEDIUM blue. Recently reupholstered. Good condition. $250 you haul. 250-2295221 eves. 250-352-1157 days. TRAIL-A-BIKE $40, SMALL child’s bike w/training wheels $25, large cooler $25; kiteboard $125; 250-3520013 STRONG DOORS FOR shop $30 each. Exercise equipment cheap, radial arm saw, 10” $150. 226-7990 NEED TO FIND an engraver to put date on Granite tombstone, Nelson Cemetary 352-5499 NATURAL GAS BBQ $50, 5 metal HD shelving units $50 each, metal workbench $50, 250-352-2823 WOODEN ADJUSTABLE FLOOR standing needlework frame, excellent condition, $30.00 250-825-4111 MUST SELL HAM radio kenwood ssb ts520s mic,aireals / in very good condition $250.00 o.b.o ptl1@look. ca FRONTIER FULL SIZE truck camper $500, 2metal trunks $30 each.2266783 1 40AMP SQUARE D ground fault from hot tub; 2 #8 tech cable (40 feet) Best Offer 352-9437 1/2" MAKITA ANGLE drill, 9” Makita Angle grinder, like new $300 for both. 352-6221

DECORATIVE STONE PANELS EasyROCK - The Beauty of stone without the mason: Easy Installation: Light Weight: R-4.5 Value: Built Green: A-1 Fire rating: 604-248-2062: www.jmcomprock.com. China painting set, 50 colours, goldleaf and more $75. Wooden english easel $45 250.352.6892 A SAFE, PROVEN Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramp Cure That Always Gives You Instant Relief. www.allcalm.com 1-800-765-8660. 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.

TASCAM 2488 DIGITAL Portastudio w/ road case $500; B-52 AT212 100w 2 Channel amp $500 365-1081

FIREWOOD, CHIMNEY SWEEP, snowplow, and truck service. A+ larch and fir $250 split $220 rounds. Erik 509-0187

$0 DOWN AT auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www. autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. WANT A VEHICLE but stressed about your credit? Last week 8 out of 11 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. www.coastlineautocredit.com or 1888-208-3205.

BLACK CB750 SUPERSPORT Honda. Full fairing, good condition, new tires, pipes, accessories, $1980 offers. 354-9421

A FREE TELEPHONE service - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-8847464. NEW NORWOOD SAWMILLS - LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34Ó‘ diameter, mills boards 28’ wide. Automated quick-cycle-sawing increases efficiency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT - FREE Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. CRIMINAL RECORD? Only pardon services canada has 20 years experience guaranteeing record removal. Call 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-9727366). www.RemoveYourRecord. com.

Misc. Wanted SHOP SPACE NEEDED in Nelson 200-400sqft for hobbie work detached garage would be great 505-5289 RESPONSIBLE SINGLE FATHER with two children seeking 3 bedroom accomodation please call Chris 3548322 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN SPACE wanted for May/June. If interested in renting, call 250 226-6798. CLAY POT ROMERTOPF style. Unglazed clay pot with lid for oven cooking. Tel 250-355-0053. WE’RE LOOKING AHEAD to summer! and for a above ground pool and trampoline.Please phone 357-2729 I AM LOOKING for a used American Girl doll that needs a loving home. Please call Phoebe 352-1167. TENT TRAILER/11-16 FT travel trailer for under $2000. email jennah55@telus.net. CAST-IRON CLAWFOOT TUB in decent condition; Solid wood shelving; Garden tools; 250-226-7937. WANTED: FREE WOODEN pallets, will pick up. Call 509-1050 WANTED, USED PORTABLE sewing machine. LOOKING FOR 2000 or newer 9.8 H.P.outboard 2 stroke. ph.825-4292 NELSON WOMEN’S CENTRE bag project looking for material, notions and embellishments for sewing bags. 250-352-9916 WANTED: 200 SHEETS of styrofoam, 30 sheet used paneling, stacoo lath 200 sheets. 359-6669

Music & Dance KOOTENAY DANCEBEAT 7:30 p.m. March 13, Junction Church, South Slocan. Swing, Latin, Smooth, Country www.dancingbeat.org

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ORCA TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 5050612.

15’X17’ ROOM FOR RENT in very quiet small house in Balfour. $375+ half utilities. 250-229-2355

DRIVEWAY PARKING LOT Clean Up & Maintenance - Pressure washing, Free Est. Hot Pour crack seal available 250-354-7140 www.sunrisesealcoating.ca or Facbook: sunrisesealcoating

Personals DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/ShortTerm Relationships, FREE CALLS.1877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1-888534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chat-lines. Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

MAN & TRUCK for hire with power washing. Extra movers available with experience & references. No job too small or too big. 250-551-1964.

Boats 1976 16’ SANGSTER w/ EZLoader trailer; new carpet, upholstery, windows, & paint. $1175 o.b.o. 250359-8038

Cars

2000 FORD FOCUS S/W, 2L auto, air, cruise, tinted, new winters/brakes, good condition, $3850.00 357-9457 CARPENTERS/REMODELERS 2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU, silver, $25+/hour. Canada’s leading home fully-loaded, winters & summers tires, repair and remodelling company is 174,000 km, $6000 obo. Call 250442-8809 or 250-442-2230. Grand seeking carpenters, remodellers, Forks. skilled tradespeople (M/F) in 1992 DODGE STEALTH Winter Vancouver, Victoria, Okanogan Valley. Stored beauty. 202000 km. New Apply Toll-Free 1-800-884-2639 or PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING Computer. $5900 OBO. Evenings www.handymanconnection.ca. with TLC for all breeds. Bath and nails 250-352-1921 - Josie only specials. Ph: 250-551-5501 MINCHIN MECHANICAL AUTO Repair servicing anything with SEEKING BUCK RABBIT Flemish wheels. Call today for free quote $45. giant/newzealand Either for Stud or hr 250-505-6889 free 250-229-2222 91 FORD GMQ, new winters, plus rims TELEMARK NTN BINDINGS AND RETRIEVER/ROTTIE PUPS. SMART & summer tires. Good condition, reguloyal 2nd litter. Loved & handled. SCARPA TX PRO tele/dynafit alpine larly maintained $1000 obo, 505-5347 Ready March 8th. $200 250-505boots. Mens 27.5. Excellent condi2002 ACURA EL 4dr 5spd, pwl, 0618. tion. $750 remote keyless, low kms, must go, WANTED: MALE MOUSE for romanDEVINCI ‘LIVERPOOL’ HYBRID $8700, 352-0532 tic interlude with my girl mice (really!). bike (no motor). Super-light, great 2006 MAZDA 3 Sport, New winters Chris 250-357-2822. on uphills. Paid $450, selling $280. on rims, All-seasons on rims, well PUPPY WANTED, THIS spring, labmaintained, 109,000kms $ 12,000 (250)505-6600 x, would like to meet puppies asap, 250-354-8443 �� before 8 �� wks. 352-6154 NEED A VEHICLE? Need cash? Up to $10,000. cash back! Guaranteed � �� approvals! Over 400 vehicles to CONGRATULATIONS TO DEAN choose from. Call Will or Ashley & Sharissa Bridge on their recent �� today! 1-888-289-8935. marriage! Best Wishes to you both. 1991 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Debbie & Family GET YOUR Going. Chakra ��KNOWING �� Supreme. Well maintained, new winReadings with Evie Clare Fridays at ters, battery, great to get up to the ski Gaia Risisng 254.354.4471 hill. Call Jan 825-4411. TAROT READINGS AND intuiRELIABLE, COMPETENT WOMAN�� tive counseling with Ashala every Wednesday at Gaia Rising, 356 with 20yrs computer/graphics/office Baker St. 250-354-4471 experience. PT or temp. OK. Jesse 1999 KLR 650 blue green colour with 250-505-4114 28000 kms. New Kenda tires. $3,400 obo. 250-825-4159 PSYCHIC READINGS WITH Ratna, EXCELLENT CONDITION, BFA., MFA., experienced meditator 24/7 SNOWPLOWING SERVICE. LADIES(RED) vulcan 500cc, year and energy reader for over 30 years. This year: sand/salt unit, shovelers. 2002, 4532.0 km, crash bar, saddleTarot card readings also available. Nelson to 12 Mile, experienced, good bags, windshield. $4000.00 250-229equipment. ph: 250-505-3877 250-229-4042 2101

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Pets & Livestock

Sports Equipment

Recreational Vehicles 2007 ARTIC CAT M7 EFI, 162” Track, Fox Float Suspension. $5800 Call 250 551 7177

Tires/Parts/Other ‘LEER’ CANOPY FOR long box Ranger; $80. Two sets winter tires; 75%, 50%; $120 (250)505-6600. 4 STEEL-BELTED ALL season radial tires on 6 hole rims 16X245 R70 $250 OBO. 250-354-3395 FIBERGLASS CAR TOPPER $75 OBO. 1-250-352-2351 TIRES: 15580R13, 20565R15, 26570R15. reasonably priced 250359-7156 LANDCRUISER FJ40, PARTS, offers, VW Van 1966, split window, 1980 Volvo wagon body only $100 357-2305. TIRES AND RIMS to fit 98’ Mazda/ Ford. Cost $600, now $325 2257014/250-352-3269 3 TIRES FOR sale. P225/60 R17 80% remaining continental $50 for all 250-399-4724 5X LT245/75/R16 TOYO HYPARADIAL winter tires 70% remaining 10 ply $250 for all 5 250359-7605

Trucks/SUVs/Vans

1972 VOLKSWAGON WESTFALIA, white, pop top canopy, Cd player, great condition. Hard to part with but must sell. 4,000 obo 1998 DODGE CARAVAN, 7 seater, 171,000kms, runs well, two seats of tires on rims. $2900 505-3004 1989 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER FJ62. 300,000km. gas engine, runs well, some rust. $2000 365-5903 1992 MITSUBISHI DELICA Van, 4WD Turbo Diesel, Excellent condition, 128,000 kms, $8700, lotsa extras. 354-3428. 1990 TOYOTA HILUX Surf 4x4 rhd turbo diesel, loaded, runs excellent 90k 250-304-13092 $4000 1998 FORD RANGER V6/4LITER/ 2WD ENGINE in good shape Winter tires $3000 o.b.o. sorentrotman@hotmail.com TOYOTA LANDCRUISER FJ40, lift, disk brakes, good tires, alum tub by Sam Brown, $6500 (250)226-7055 Skate Boy �� & Ruru by Pitt 1998 FORD EXPLORER, 4 door, 4x4. asking $2,800. O.B.O money �� goes towards our wedding. 250-354�� 8482 �� 1973 CHEV P/U, new exhaust, winter �� tires, $800 355-2370 � �� 1991 DODGE P/U with canopy. �� Needs altinator, good shape, $895 �� 357-2779 �� 2002 DODGE RAM 150 cargo van 105,000 km, auto, camperized, many �� extras, $5,000, 250-226-6994 2001 FORD 150 Long Box Truck, 7700 Series, single cab, 179,000km, $5000. or obo 250-352-6194

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homes & gardens. Housesitting

Rentals

Rentals Wanted

ROSEMONT: COZY, CHARMING home. 3 BDR, wood floors, gardens, great neighbourhood & views. bchomesforsale.com or 352-9235

DOWNTOWN NELSON, OPENAREA, 1-BDRM LOFT. Furn., Park. Clean, quiet, ns/np. $898/ mo. Util.: $49/mo. Contact: nelsonmindscapes@shaw.ca

SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM suite! 2kms to Nelson. Yard, parking, W/D, pets welcome! $1050/mo. 250 352 7303 NEAR THE CREEK, studio/cabin 10 minutes from Nelson, $500/mth, utilities included 352-3862

BRAND NEW 5 BDRM EXECUTIVE HOME BEASLEY ON 1 ACRE $650,000 250-352-3559 DOUBLE WIDE TRAILER in Rosemont Trailer Park. Asking $132,500. Call Al 250-509-0787 CHARMING FAIRVIEW HOME located on dble lot, new roof, windows, deck, kitchen, bathroom, updated electrical, plumbing. owner motivated to sell. $329,900 250-354-3130 LOWER FAIRVIEW, 3600 sq ft, 6 bedroom, 3 bath, double lot, 2 car garage, complete modern reno, stainless appliances hardwoods, slate, granite, new cedar deck, quick possesion $500K obo BLAYLOCK CONDOMINIUM ONE bedroom 800 sq. ft. 8”x24” deck overlooking beautiful Kootenay Lake, call JAn 825-4411

Real Estate Wanted LOOKING FOR A 2/3 bedroom home in good condition under 300,000. Fairview desirable. Call Mel 3525771. LOOKING FOR 2 to 4 bedroom house in Nelson to purchase. Preferably sunny, wood floors, big dog friendly yard and close to town. Wood stove is a plus. Fixer uppers considered.

Rentals SUNNY, QUIET 2 bedroom suite near golf course. Storage and parking. Laundry. N/S N/P. $825+ 352-6849 CASTLEGAR FURNISHED 2-3 bedroom house for rent. Prefer responsible mature male. Ref. N/S $900.00 304-7806 BRIGHT, SMALL, 3BDROOMS, townhouse in Fairview. N/S. N/P. Available March 1. $800+ utilities. Please call 250-352-9341 AVAILABLE MID MARCH, renovated five bedroom character house in Fairview, Nelson. Pets ok. References $1675+ 250-352-0766

FOR RENT 2 BR Newly renovated executive suite (1/2 duplex) downtown. W/D, parking, storage. $900+/ mth (250)509-2222 BRIGHT BACHELOR SUITE in Nelson available March 1. N/S, N/P, single occupant only. 505-1178 WINLAW AREA, SMALL, renovated suite, light, wood floors. Private entrance. n/p n/s. $525+utilites 226 7191 BRIGHT SPACIOUS 1 bedroom on Carbonate, separate entry, w/d, n/s, n/p April 1st $775.00 + utilities 250352-6132

3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH half-duplex in Rosemont close to bus route, shopping, and schools. Well-maintained, fenced rear deck, great views. $1300/month, pets negotiable. Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-5052067 upstairs room; shared foyer, bathroom, kitchen, utilities W/D on bus route. 352-4607

Rentals Wanted EMPLOYED FEMALE SEEKS cabin in Ymir area. Have 4x4. Can afford $500/m. MJ 354 3495

1BDRM MARCH1. NEW Construction with 5appliances. Mature nonsmoker(s), no pets. $925 Incl. Call 354-8737.

SEEKING 1BDRM SUITE, max $600 inclusive, for my son(1yr) and I April 1st or later n/s, n/p dzitka@gmail. com

1BDRM APARTMENT CHARMING uphill heritage home, main floor, separate entrance. Fireplace, laundry, internet. $950/m 250-352-9545

CONSCIOUS COUPLE SEEKS driveway. 23ft RV. Food security & sustainability. Ymir/Nelson Selkirk soon. $$$ 250-354-7317

2 BDRM MOBILE, 6 Mile Nelson, large lot, hot tub, close to lake $900+ util 250-509-0195

CHRISTIAN FAMILY SEEKS 3+ bedroom long term Nelson rental. excellent refs. have senior cats. 250354-4198

NEW 3BDRM TOWNHOUSE with loft, Rosemont. Available Immediately, References, N/S, $1650/mo plus utilities 250-359-6960 LARGE ONE-BEDROOM SUITE near Tenth St. campus. n/s n/p. $700 some utilities. References required. 250-352-0144

Shared Accom. ROOM FOR RENT in Rosemont. W/ D, D.F., on bus route, view, friendly, 420$ inclusive. 250-352-0717.

People who love books too much Are you a “‘biblioholic”? Is your love of books making you vulnerable to every book store you pass? You can’t help saying “yes” to just one more book -- but it’s not always so easy to keep the cycle going and pass them along. One book here, one book there, all of a sudden you find yourself surrounded with books everywhere. If your home is suffering from your book reading, repeat after me: “Hi my name is _______, and I’m a bibilioholic.” We need to understand that our homes aren’t designed to hold hundreds of books. Remember, they are homes, not libraries and we need to respect our home’s limits. If you’re a true book-

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lover, your books can be like trophies of your knowledge, memories of your past or escapes from reality. For many of us cutting back is like throwing away part of our lives. Unfortunately, there’s a point where owning all these trophies begins to devalue our spaces; where literature turns merely into clutter. Sometimes it’s just time to let go of the past and start making room for an

exciting new future. In the process, your books go on to create new relationships. Allowing others to share the knowledge, recipes, laughs, tears, and memories you once had. If you want to truly respect a book, read it and then pass it along for others. Donate, sell, or give away the gift of knowledge. You can sell books at local second hand book stores, on the internet, or yard sales. Donations can be made to charities, libraries, schools or shelters. Friends, families, and co-workers are all people who may love to read that new book you’ve been talking about all month. Remember, for every book you bring into your home you should pass along one or more.

Jen Heale is the owner of Neat-Organizing and Decluttering Service and a member of POC (Professional Organizers of Canada). You may contact Jen directly with organizing questions to organized@neatnelson.com or 551-NEAT(6328).

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�� ROOM FOR RENT. Looking for quiet, accepting applications for its Youth than 25 will receive one award; those 2 BEDROOM HOME on corner lot mature, responsible person. Must � �� Community Service Awards, valued at with up to 75 students will receive two �� in lower Fairview. Large living & dinlove cats. $450. 250 551-5856. $2,000 and awarded based on volunteer awards; and those with more than 75 ing room, new furnace, windows, & service rather than academic graduating students will receive three �� community shower. No smoking, no pets. $1,000/ �� standing. awards. At least one award will be preMonth Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-505-2067 “We are particularly proud to be able sented to each high school catchment �� FUTURE STEEL BUILDINGS to present these awards to youth, who area. NEW HOUSE IN Nelson, 3BDRM, Durable, Dependable, Pre-engiApplications have shown a commitment to volunteer1.5 bath, quiet street, walk to town, �� are available at local neered, All-Steel Structures. Custom$1450 354-7275 ing in their communities, for them to high schools and online at www.cbt. made to suit your needs and requireuse towards any post-secondary train- org/programs. The deadline to submit an 2 BEDROOM AVAILABLE immedi�� ments. Factory-Direct affordable ately. Wood/electric heat, pets ok, ing or education,” said Lynda Lafleur, application is April 16, 2010, and should ��170 �� prices. Call 1-800-668-5111 ext. rent negotiable, short term possible CBT Community Liaison. “We believe be returned to the local high school. long term 1-250-832-8695 for free brochure.s � �� in the difference youth can make in their For more information on the award

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1.800.505.8998. CBT delivers economic, social, and tributed to students in the Columbia environmental benefits to the residents �� Basin. All students graduating from a of the Columbia Basin. To learn more Basin high school, alternate school or about CBT programs and initiatives, other institution that grants graduation�� visit www.cbt.org or call 1-800-505-8998. �� diplomas recognized by the Ministry of - submitted �� Open House: 405 Elwyn St. Lower Fairview Education are eligible for the award. �� Awards totalling $90,000 will be dis��

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Spring Break Survival

School District 8 spring break is Monday, March 8 to Friday, March 19, 2010. Things to do during spring break: 1. Ride a bike; 2. Fly a kite at Lakeside Park; 3. Write and perform a play; 4. Read a new book; 5. Write a letter to a friend who lives far away; 6. Learn how to play a new sport; 7. Take pictures; 8. Play charades; 9. Build a fort; ;10. Volunteer. ��

Spring break art, craft and acting classes for kids at Oxygen Art Centre

Story club at the Nelson Library

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Tuesday, Marcch 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Nelson Library, 602 Stanley St. A new and exciting story club for 6 to 8 year olds starts during March break and will once a month at the Nelson Library. Kids will listen to stories, eat snacks and complete a craft. Preregister at the front desk of the library or call Nancy at 352-8283. Regular storytime programs that continue through the break are Stories for Growing for ages 3–5 Thursdays at10:30 a.m. and Tales for Twos for ages 2–3 Saturdays at 10:30.

Become a host family between March 7 and March �� 21 and host Katimavik participants aged 17 to 21 from March 8-12 and March across Canada. As��part�� of the Katimavik program, participants stay 15-19 at the Oxygen Art with a host family of the region in order to better under- Centre, 320 Vernon St., ally stand their reality and culture. For some participants, entrance this is also an excellent opportunity to benefit from a Oxygen’s second annual �� full-fledged linguistic immersion. Each host family will Spring Break Art Camps receive a subsistence allowance for the host period. are open for registration. Contact us at 250.352.3820 and to discuss billeting This year’s art camp will opportunities. Each family that hosts a Katimavik par- focus on ways that art ticipant receives a stipend to offset costs. builds communities. The Katimavik group will live in the community Students will work for the next two months, before heading to Amque, with a variety of teachQuebec to continue their six -month program. These young participants are working five days a week at local ers in a variety of medinon-profit organizations including Kootenay Radio ums including drawing, painting, zine-making, Coop and West Kootenay Women’s Association. �� artist trading cards, book� �� making, hip hop culture, �� performance cartooning, �� Rosemont school activities �� printmaking, art history, The Rosemont Kidz Klub program offers outdoor �� play, arts crafts, and field trips, operating out of and mural painting. �� and �� Learn cartooning Rosemont School. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. For more information contact with Josh Wapp who has �� designed fun exercises Glenda or Sue at 250-354-3004. �� to heighten cartoon ren�� dering from caricature to Something for every kid at the NDYC The Nelson District Youth Centre, located at 608 character to strip. Check Lake St. will have their usual dance class on Thursdays out Tim Farrugia’s Art from 6 to 9 p.m., and a drop in art workshop on and the Natural World. Anita Levesque jumps Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. As usual, the NDYC will be offering comfy couches, into drawing big with board games, a kickin’ sound system, a basketball design, art history, drawcourt, a TV lounge, ping pong tables, shuffleboard, an ing techniques, and colopen arts & crafts studio, music nights, a meeting room, laborative wall drawing. a dark room and a dance studio. Discover zine-making with �� Bradley Smith: photomon-

tage, stamping, and creative writing are the tools. Create mobiles with Marnie Eikenaar. Explore book-making with Fiona Brown. Learn how to make pop-ups, accordion folds, stab-bindings, altered forms, layers, and other embellishments. Bessie Wapp will get kids up and expressing themselves through movement, whether that be on stilts, in theatre games, making music, writing scripts or juggling. There are two age group categories: Group one is for 6 to 9 year-olds, and group two is for kids aged 10 to 14. Group one classes are from 8:30 a.m. to noon and group two classes are in the afternoon from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Children can register for one or both weeks. To register, contact Oxygen’s partners in Education, Kootenay School of the Arts at Selkirk College at 250-352-2821. - submitted

During spring break, �� Whitewater �� is offering fun programs and spe�� cial lesson packages for kids. The Adventure Club �� runs everyday throughout spring break and is �� “a natural way to develop �� your child’s skills through �� fun activities and games. Kids will learn correct �� technique, become aware of mountain safety, build confidence and control, all while meeting new ski Please proof for accuracy then phone, fax or email with any changes or an approval. buddies.” Prices start at $35. Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250.352.5075 • Email: sales@expressnews.bc.ca Packages include lesThe Express is not responsible for any errors after the client has signed off. son, lesson plus lift, lesson plus rental and lesson plus lift and rental. Lessons �� are offered on a full-day �� or half-day basis. �� Private Lessons will also be offered during this �� time. One-on-one instruc��

tion is the fastest way to improve and build lifelong skills for both skiers and snowboarders. Prices vary depending on the child’s age and start as low as $35/hour for children six years and under. Season passholders receive 50 per cent off private lessons mid-week and after 2 p.m. on weekends. Not all of the great deals are for kids this week. Whitewater also offers Magic Mondays running every Monday. This is an adult-oriented program for all abilities to help bring your skills to the next level. Included is a two-hour group lesson topped off with a gourmet lunch. Prices start at $45. - submitted

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