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VOLUME 22, NUMBER 14

INSIDE City budget The proposed fiveyear plan lays out Council’s priorities and plans. PAGE 3

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History’s keeper Touchstones Nelson welcomes their new archivist, Laura Fortier. PAGE 7

NELSON BECKER

JULIA GILLMOR

A fifth leg and a sixth foot were just some of the extra appendages that Pegasus the lamb was born with. Left: Mrs. Croxall displays the lamb’s extra leg.

All creatures great and small Mother Nature provides one local farm with a five-legged oddity Today, Croxall’s farm is number of ewes have he doesn’t stand much of largest community in BC without a full time vet- a menagerie of animals. birthed three instead of a chance if we don’t do It’s lambing season at erinarian. In 1972 Hugh A peacock walks by. “We the regular two lambs. In something.” Croxall’s farm in Taghum and Pat bought their farm got our first peacock �� some �� It is obvious in the cases the mothers and the paddock is full sight unseen and began when a fellow needed his manner they tend to their are refusing to feed the � �� of baby baa-baas bliss- life as country farmers. cat spayed and couldn’t third so Pat has been bot- flock that there is great fully frolicking about in them instead. love and respect for all “Our first animal was afford the $30 operation. �� tle-feeding �� the early spring. That is, a one eyed cow,” Hugh He offered a peacock “They only have two teats the creatures on the farm all except for two-day-old recalls. She had cancer in instead. The bird was and even if she would and Hugh will perform �� feed �� Pegasus curled up next to her eye and the guy didn’t worth around $50, so we the third there’s not the amputation himself. �� his mother in the barn. want her anymore. So actually made a profit on�� much left after the other Destroying the animal Pegasus is special. He was I brought her home and that one,” Hugh jokes. � two have eaten.” Hugh without attempting to bet�� born with five legs but enucleated the eye. That out of the When it comes to ani- explains that last fall was ter its life is �� the extra limb inhibits his was our first.” The tales mals it’s no laughing mat-�� a very good year for grass. question for the Croxalls. �� ability to get around. It’s unfold like a James Harriet ter for the Croxalls. Hugh “There was plenty of food “Somebody else might longer than the other legs novel. Their second cow and Pat moved into full�� and the ewes tend to pro- destroy him but he really �� and doesn’t move the way came as payment for vet time farming after retire- duce more eggs in times of wants to live and I have a leg should. ment�� eight years ago. He abundance. It’s nature’s a hard time killing things services from a farmer in �� Pat and Hugh Croxall Raspberry, along with a looks across the paddock safety mechanism,” he says. when they really, really are no strangers to spe- bucket of strawberries. �and �� But what will become want to live,” �� waves his arm, “All says Pat. cial animals. Born and “He used to come home these lambs are destined of wee Pegasus? It’s not But the animals raised on �� raised in England, they with all kinds of stuff,” �� for somebody’s table. It’s the first time an anoma- this farm are done so for �� came to Nelson in 1971 to Pat reveals. “Most of our how we maintain our agri- ly has shown up on the food. This lamb is no dif�� set up Hugh’s veterinarian clients were Doukhobor �� cultural status and a gross farm. “What we’ll do is ferent. “If he survives,” practice, Nelson Animal farmers with beautiful gar- income.” amputate�� his extra leg,” Hugh concedes, “he’ll Clinic, on Ymir Rd. At dens • Hundreds of BC andWines we never wanted It’s been a busy lamb- Pat explains. “It can only most likely end up in our �� that time, Nelson was the Direct • Winery Prices ing year on the farm. A make his life better and freezer.” for fresh veggies.” by Julia Gillmor

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eco-action contest from Science World. The contest, with over $20,000 in prizes to be awarded to BC schools, celebrates and shares eco-actions from BC’s students. Projects are submitted using creative media such as videos or photoessays. The Viewer’s Choice Awards will see four $500 prizes awarded—two to elementary schools and two to secondary schools. �� “We’re thrilled with the inspiring �� projects submitted by students from all �� across BC,” says Pauline Finn, the vice �� president of Community Engagement for Science World. “It will be a tough deci�� sion for viewers to pick their favourites �� amongst the videos, PowerPoint presentations and other digital media projects. BC’s students are proving they not only think green, they act green.” Projects can be viewed at www. bcgreengames.ca. The hope is that students and teachers will also use the website as a resource for ideas to create a greener future in their own communities.

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News rights complaints can Big budget plans Human mean big bucks for bosses

March 10, 2010 EXPRESS Page 3

by Chris Oke

Last Thursday, March 4, the City of Nelson unveiled its proposed financial plan for the next five years. The busy evening also included a laying out of council’s priorities and strategic direction for the year, as well as the city’s new Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan. The $36 million budget comes with a modest property tax increase of 1.5 per cent on average. There will also be a nine per cent increase in water rates, a seven per cent increase in sanitary sewer rates, a six per cent increase in hydro rates, and a $0.30 increase in tag fees for garbage. City administration estimate that these increases should result in an increase of $93 in taxes and fees for the average Nelson household. But a one per cent increase in property only generates $64,000 in revenue for the city, Chief Financial Officer Linda Tynan pointed out. Currently, 45 per cent of city revenue comes from taxation and the city would like to find ways to make that percentage smaller. New growth from subdivisions of lots or new construction raised $114,000

for this year. The building at 310 Ward Street has been paid off well ahead of schedule, news which received applause from those in attendance. It is now generating money for the city space to the tune of $420,000 per year. The mild winter has meant that the city saved $50,000 in snow clearing expenses this year. There are a number of large projects planned for 2010, many of which are being paid for with grant money. Over $6.6 million will be spent on water, sewer and hydro projects. The city is also planning a library expansion, a $600,000 street paving program and replacing the Baker Street Bridge. The budget will be presented to council next week and city administration hope to have it passed by March 22. Anyone looking for more information on the budget can either attend these meetings or contact Tynan directly at ltynan@nelson. ca.

Council Priorities

In 2010 Council intended to do a lot of planning. First up will be a sustainability plan, focusing on the economic, cultural and social aspects of the community as well as the environment. “I think everyone

agrees that we have a great city,” said city manager Kevin Cormack. “We need to look at what we have, what we’d like to change and what we don’t want to lose.” Council will be working on creating a housing strategy, a climate change action plan, and a healthy transportation plan. It will also be looking into some of the services that the city provides that should perhaps be covered, at least partially, by the region, such as the library, parks and fields. Council will also turn their focus to creating a waterfront/downtown plan. And the sooner they complete these plans the better. At the end of the presentation, one concerned Nelsonite asked at what point we could expect to see a completed community plan. “With all this planning, it just seems like an endless process,” he said. “I just don’t want to go through another vote with this on the table again because we could get new people in here who spend a year trying to figure out where the last ones left off. “We need to put it to bed.” Cormack assured him that a detailed community plan should be completed by June 2011.

Human Rights Toolkit seminar

Wednesday, March 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Community Futures, 201–514 Vernon St. A workplace human rights complaint can cost an employer money, time and reputation. Small Business employers, which are 43 per cent of B.C. businesses, can be hit especially hard if the case goes to a B.C. Human Rights Tribunal hearing. Legal fees might reach $20,000 to $30,000. Helping small business respond to a human rights complaint is the purpose of a seminar offered by the B.C. Human Rights Coalition, a communitybased non-profit working to promote and strengthen human rights in the province. The Human Rights Toolkit for Small Business shows employers how to navigate the Tribunal process and how a preventive approach with good workplace policies can deal with small problems before they get bigger. A key message to

small business employers: “What you don’t know can hurt you.” The time factor is critical, according to Robyn Durling, Coalition Communications Officer and seminar presenter. “The employer needs to realize that there’s a window of opportunity to have the case dismissed on various grounds. If that opportunity is missed, or mismanaged, then the case is on track for a Tribunal hearing. That path can be costly for a business even if the complaint is dismissed.” The aim of the seminar is to save both sides of a complaint from needless proceedings and keep cases that should be resolved at an earlier stage from going before the Tribunal. Besides, “respect for human rights is good for business” says Susan O’Donnell, Executive

Nelson Mining Camp expands

The 2010/2011 exploration programs Anglo Swiss Resources Inc. has completed the addition of over 11,756 hect- over the 50 square kilometres are being ares of mineral tenures on the eastern, designed to locate any sources of the western and southern boundaries of it’s known gold, silver and poly-metallic minNelson Mining Camp. The NMC now erals at depth and to expand upon the consists of over 15,000 hectares provid- current gold resources at the Kenville ing a large footprint of prospective land Gold Mine. as the company works towards meeting - submitted its goal of defining a gold enriched poly�� metallic discovery.

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Saturday, March 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the 10th St. Campus dorms As the start-work date wardrobes, desks, matapproaches for the resi- tresses, and smaller things dence renovation at the like mirrors, towel racks, Tenth Street Campus in cork boards, curtains and Nelson, Selkirk College bedding will be for sale. is also nearing the dead- Even attached items like line to find new homes cabinets, sinks and tubs for the building contents. will be up for grabs. A public “Furniture and Shoppers will be assistFittings” sale is planned ed by Selkirk students to for March 13, with all pro- find what they are looking ceeds going towards the for. Items can be claimed, support of student pro- paid for and taken away grams. on Saturday, March 13. “A big part of the resiSunday will be an alterdence renovation project nate day for pick-ups for is about reducing waste anyone that has purchased and making smarter envi- an item, but is unable to ronmental choices,” says arrange a vehicle for the Selkirk College Project day of the sale. Manager, Paula Kiss. - submitted Large items like beds, UNDERSTANDING AND AVOIDING HUMAN RIGHTS COMPLAINTS Presented by: B.C. Human Rights Coalition at Community Futures Central Kootenay 201 – 514 Vernon Street, Nelson, BC March 17, 2010, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Seminar will deal with topics such as: Understanding the law around human rights, bullying and harassment, avoiding human rights complaints, developing a respectful workplace policy Investigating complaints, remedying informal complaints, rsponding to formal human rights complaints, getting formal complaints dismissed, understanding the Human Rights Tribunal process. Call: 250-352-1933 x 100 to register. Registration is free but seating is limited – register early.

Director for the Coalition and long time educator on human rights and labourmanagement issues. “A strong human rights policy in the workplace changes everything. Employee diversity is a competitive advantage for B.C. businesses.” The Human Rights Toolkit seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Community Futures Central Kootenay, 201 – 514 Vernon Street, Nelson, BC. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The project is funded through a Law Foundation of B.C. grant. For more information or to register for the March 17, 2010 seminar, please contact Community Futures 250-352-1933 x 100. Registration is free but seating is limited, so please register early. - submitted

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March 10, 2010

Spring sports registrations underway Spring break is here and so is the chance to participate in spring activities. Some registration deadlines are looming fast while some have a couple of weeks to go. Avoid missing them by checking out the deadline dates below. Last chance for Minor Baseball Registration is this Friday, March 12. Registrations can be mailed, faxed or dropped off at the Nelson Regional Sports Council office. Don’t delay, get them in now. Forms are available at www.nelsonsports.ca. The Nelson Figure Skating Club spring session of Canskate starts Monday, March 22. Registration is on Saturday, March 13 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Nelson Complex Concourse. There is limited space so be sure to get there in time. For more information call 352-6510

In The Zone Kim Palfenier

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

or 352-9640. Rhythmic Dimensions Gymnastics and Dance spring session of classes run from Monday, March 29 to Thursday, June 17 at various locations in the area. Registration ends Friday, March 12 and can be done directly at 505-1812 or email rhythmics@telus.net. Registration for Kootenay Basketball classes and camps with

Coach Vivian Kingdon is taking place at the Sports Council office. Various deadlines apply. Please check out the Registration information and forms for Baseball and Basketball on the NRSC homepage of www.nelsonsports.ca or call 352 3989. Although Nelson Youth Soccer Registration has passed for players, the NYSA is hosting a Referee Clinic for anyone interested in becoming a referee or learning the laws of the game. The entry level clinic is Friday to Sunday, March 26-28 in Castlegar for ages 14 and up. To register, go to the BCSA website at www. bcsoccer.net. For further information contact Ken Sookero at 352-9364 or email sookero@gmail. com. Refereeing is a great way to earn money while having fun.

Kim Palfenier is administrator for the Nelson Regional Sports Council.

Nelson Legion community donations The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #51 in Nelson held their monthly meeting at which they announced their donations to the community. They are as follows: Canadian Cancer Society, Nelson City Police Camp, B.C. Special Olympics, Heart & Stroke Foundation, Our Daily Bread, Eco Sense, Nelson Blueliners Hockey, Kootenay Kiltie Pipe Band, Nelson Salvation

Army, Nelson United Food Cupboard, Nelson Synchronized Swim Team, and P.A.R.T.Y. (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth). The monies were collected from the poppy drive in November, weekly meat draws and Texas Hold’em poker entry fees. Texas Hold’em is held the last Sunday of every month at 12 p.m. in the upstairs hall and is open

to the public for anyone over the age of 19. Membership in the Legion is available to anyone who is a Canadian citizen over the age of 19. Military service is not necessary to become a member. Members enjoy entry to the Lounge, which is open seven days a week, where you can enjoy karaoke, crib tournaments and much more. - submitted

Answer on page 13

Back in the saddle again Does March 10, 2004 ring any bells for anyone? Well, it has been six years to the day since the first Dr. Science column was printed in the Express. My initial run lasted for a little over a year, and then the column continued with my sister-in-law, Dr. Christine Humphries. For a few years now we had both been too busy to maintain the column, but the global recession seems to have had an impact on the particle accelerator industry, and a happy consequence is that there is more time available in the day to put pen to paper for fun pursuits such as writing a Dr. Science column. Thus, here we are, the series reawakens for another run.

Ask Dr. Science

Dr. Morgan Dehnel

The season of science fairs is upon us again, or, more particularly, is upon our local students again. This presents an excellent excuse for all citizens of Nelson to conduct their own experiments. One can measure the height of a bean sprout as a function of time, measure your weight daily, record your bank account monthly, or measure the temperature in your yard at noon

every day for two weeks. Be creative, record your data, and then plot the results. Remember to put a title on your graph, label the vertical axis and list the units in brackets, and label the horizontal axis and list the units in brackets. For example, I have been recording my mass as a function of time. So my title could be “Morgan’s Mass as a Function of Time”, the vertical axis could be labelled “Mass (kilograms)”, and the horizontal axis could be “Time (days)”. After you have measured and plotted your data, please send your graph in to the Express. We will look them over, and print one or two of them.

Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Morgan Dehnel, a particle accelerator physicist, and resident of Nelson. Please send comments or questions regarding this column to express@expressnews.bc.ca

Quilts for Kids Slocan Valley

In January, 2010, an exciting new volunteer group started in Slocan Valley. It consists of a small but dedicated group of women who gather for three hours every Wednesday afternoon. During these few hours, they make cuddly, 100 per cent cotton and flannel quilts, receiving blankets and pillows for babies and young children. All of the products are environmentally friendly since they recycle small pieces of donated fabric leftover from larger projects, and even use the “too-small-to-sew” pieces as stuffing for pillows. Quiltss for Kids hopes to serve families all through the length of the valley, from the South Slocan Junction to Slocan City by donating their cozy blankets and pillows to families who are in need due to reduced employment or have faced a crisis such as losing their home to fire. There are many ways for people to get involved in the venture. Katya’s Sewing Studio is the group’s meeting place,

where thr group has araccess to a sewing studio and the use of sewing supplies, sewing machines, sergers and irons free of charge. This is a temporary solution until Quilts for Kids is able to establish themselves in a permanent space of their own. Currently, the women have received some personal donations of fabric and fibrefill batting for the quilts. Their projected start-up budget for the year is $5,800 and they will gladly accept financial donations or donations in-kind such as 100 per cent cotton or flannel fabric, sewing and/or quilting supplies, and fibrefill batting, to name a few. More volunteers are needed to help sew quilts and pillows, as well asls a suitable space to work out of. For more information contact Quilts for Kids Slocan Valley Volunteer Group at 250-226-4860 or 250-399-4768. - submitted

March 11-16, 2010

Aries

Mar 21 - Apr 19

This week you may discover that even though some of your resources have gone dry, you are able to accomplish more with less. Let your creative energy be your guide as these can be powerful, innovative ideas can lead to profound actions. Just ignore other if they tell you otherwise.

Taurus

Apr 20 - May 20

You may find yourself rearranging priorities this week, especially relating to your work. Although many social ventures are available to you now, you may find that you are most productive flying solo. You can use this time to set yourself up for new opportunities.

Gemini

May 21 - June 20

A major shift in lifestyle is possible. Make sure you tie up all loose ends and debts so you may really maximize this opportunity. Things can fall smoothly into place for you. Keep both eyes open so you can stay in control of the situation. It can be a bit of a fun rollercoaster ride if you let it!

Cancer

June 21 - Jul 22

As the week progresses you may find that opportunities for unexpected travel, love, and new areas of interest may develop. Keep your creative eye open and you may even find yourself in the right place at the right time.

Leo

Jul 23 - Aug 22

This is a good time to focus on getting things done. A productive week is natural. You may feel like taking risks. Go for it as long as it doesn’t involve legal matters. Staying grounded can help you achieve your goals and help deal with any unexpected surprises that may pop up.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

You may start to feel an increase in energy and vitality this week. This may in turn increase your social engagements. Use this energy to plan your course over the next few months. Any group project you undertake right now can be met with success.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22

You know what you need right now. With your access to education and personal experiences you may be called upon to offer your expertise. You may even find yourself the center of attention. Make sure you get rid of any excess baggage so you can move forward.

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 23

Try to focus less on the outcomes and more on the present moment. Let go of any expectation you have of yourself to keep the doors of opportunity open. You have a chance at a fresh start. Time to let go of any self limitation. Time to grow.

Time to step back if you have been involved in any situation that has been taking a lot of your time lately. By stepping out of the situation you will be able to have a better perspective on the best way handle any lingering issue.

If you have been feeling like you efforts have not been in vain, you can expect things to come a lot easier starting this week. It is important that you align your work goals with you true passions for you own personal satisfaction. You may also have some 20/20 hindsight moments later this week.

Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 21

This is a good week to focus on one task at a time. This focus can help rectify or evolve your home situation for the better. Having a stable foundation can be important right now. Asking help or advice of professional people can be beneficial if you are having troubles finding solutions yourself.

Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18

Pisces

Feb 19 - Mar 20

You may find increased work opportunities this week. You may also find yourself at the beginning of a healing journey. Challenges arise and by getting through them you will be able to build your self confidence. Try creative solutions. You have the energy and talents to make it happen.

Opinions & Letters Editorial A recycling revolution The way our community handles the recycling of bottles and cans needs to be upgraded. We are not doing a terrible job, but there is room for improvement. Recycling is an old industry. When soda and beer bottles were returned to the bottler, there was money to be made for the returner. This remains the same, but we now have cans as well. We pay our deposit at point of purchase and collect the money back when the bottles are returned. These deposits keep bottles and cans away from the landfills and also provides bottlers with less expensive raw materials. In our community there has been an underground and unseen economy born out of recycling. It was never intended to be secret but in many ways it has just gone unnoticed. Many people in our community use their bottles as a way to donate to various causes. They don’t want their deposit back. They are happy if it goes to something good. Perhaps it is an alternative answer to the, “Got any spare change?” question. Many people are happy to give the depositables away if only someone would remove them. We have people in our community who are dependent on the few

cents that each can and bottle provides. The income made from collecting recyclables helps to subsidize their living expenses. It’s probably safe to say that some of these individuals live below the poverty line and face other hardships associated with poverty. Maybe for some of them being part of the recycling process actually provides a livable income. We also have non-profit organizations that use bottle drives to bring in needed funds. In our struggle to find long-term solutions for people and a community in need, there are some things we can do in the short term. To every garbage can in the downtown area we should attach a wire rack where people can place their cans and bottles so bottle collectors don’t have to go through the garbage. This might even increase the amount of bottles and cans that actually get recycled. Bottle collecting can be a business and as such collectors should have a business licence. If appropriate, the business should pay taxes. How many bottle collectors should we have in Nelson? Like any other business, that has to be determined by the market. 50 years ago, spin-thebottle had a different meaning.

Fish Heads & Flowers Fishheads to the parents who think they’re getting away with NOT paying for extraordinary expenses for their kids and haven’t increased the child support in many years. You will pay what you owe, sooner or later! – Waiting Flowers to the anonymous giver who sent two dozen long

stemmed roses (so beautiful) and a box of delicious chocolates to the rehab dept at KLH. We are so grateful and appreciate your kindness immensely. - curious to know who you are - Happy staffers Flowers To our dogloving neighbours who pick up our puppy for a play and a walk. Doggone tired pup

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IHA and MP on Trail OR Commentary

Cutbacks to KBRH a serious situation

Alex Atamanenko – MP BC Southern Interior I write to underline the seriThe Chief of Surgery at KBRH, ousness of the situation at the Dr. Andre De Greef stated in an Kootenay Boundary Regional article in the Trail Times: “...we Hospital (KBRH), given the cut- have our surgeon’s and anaesthesibacks announced by the Interior ologists leaving...” and “...they are Health Authority to the KBRH fed up and they’re looking for other positions.” Operating Room staff and hours. What is evident is the level of Despite sincere and effective measures presented and carried out frustration of our health profesby the surgical team at the hospital, sionals with the IHA, a level that saving around $350,000, the IHA threatens the critical mass needed is still going ahead with their cuts. for viable surgical services in a rural This is not only disheartening to community. Even surgeons need to staff, but now threatens the very make a living. Cut back hours and viability and capacity of the surgical loss of necessary OR support nurses but them in an untenable position. program at KBRH. An open letter by KBRH sur- Let me underline that health profesgeons and anesthesiologists states sionals are very hard to recruit and the IHA decision is “effectively keep in rural areas. The open letter from surgeons closing 1/4 of your operating rooms at KBRH Trail”. It says “Of even and anesthetists to Kootenaygreater concern to us is the pro- Boundary residents states “these posed cut to OR nursing positions” cuts represent yet another direct explaining that these very profes- reduction to your access to surgical sional, highly-skilled nurses are care” and “your health has already a scarce commodity, especially in been impacted before these additional cuts are taken in to considrural communities.

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eration”. These health professionals believe that “a critical line has been crossed” with the closure of operating rooms and the associated nursing cuts at KBRH. The doctors and nurses have taken effective measures and are well-positioned to know what measures can effectively be taken without critically compromising patient access to surgical care. Minister, the IHA is ultimately responsible to you, and I would urge you to meet with the hospital’s surgical team to discuss this most recent IHA decision and develop a decision-making process that focuses on the viability of quality surgical services in this rural region and sets a standard of care to the highest possible, not to the lowest common denominator in the Province. Health professionals in this region should be applauded for trying to achieve and maintain patient safety and quality care.

Interior Health responds to OR questions

Frank Marino – Health Service Administrator, Trail and Castlegar There has been significant attention around the changes Interior Health is making to the Operating Room at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital. These changes are going forward next month and will ensure Interior Health is equitably distributing the resources available in the Kootenay Boundary for the range of core services provided. KBRH has been running beyond its budgeted resources and IH has to address areas like the OR to ensure we do not take away resources from other core service areas. KBRH will continue to have equal or greater access to surgical services compared to the other regional hospitals in Interior Health. Changes to the OR include a move from 20 OR days with anaesthetist coverage to 16 days with anaesthetist coverage; ambulatory surgical days are being increased to allow for more day procedures. The team of surgeons and anaesthetists are highly-skilled and dedicated and we value what they bring to our

site. We want them to continue providing care for our patients at KBRH and are committed to working with them on various strategies that will give them the work they need to stay at our hospital. In order to minimize impact to staff, we are moving from 19 full-time RN positions to 12 fulltime RN positions and seven part-time. All 19 RN positions and the one LPN position will remain permanent positions with their associated benefits. Of the seven part-time positions, four will be 0.8 of a full-time position, two will be 0.5 and an additional position will be 0.6. Some nurses did indicate a desire to move to parttime, and we have tried to work with the union to accommodate those staff. We always have casual shifts that will give nurses more hours if they want.The cost of running an operating room goes beyond the wages paid to health care professionals. There are costs related to surgical tools and equipment, sterilization of those supplies and support staff.

Interior Health is waiting to receive any information from the KBRH surgical group about an offer made through media to pay nursing staff directly. IH has not received any details about this offer at this time. The staff and physicians at KBRH have done an excellent job reducing overtime and sick hours across the site. This makes a huge difference in protecting our available resources for where they are needed most. We will continue to work with them to provide the best possible services to all residents within the resources we have available. I would also like to speak to a separate staffing mix change that began March 1. Let me clarify that we have not lost 23 nurses as has been reported. In order to make necessary changes, we had to give a number of staff displacement notice under our collective agreement with our unions. When this happens, staff can choose options on new positions. All of the nurses we did displace are still working; all but one of them at

Kootenay Boundary sites, with the vast majority at KBRH. These are similar to measures happening across Interior Health in these challenging economic times. I’d like to clarify that the Kootenay Boundary continues to have its own budget and the changes we are making are being done to ensure we stay within the resources we have available for our hospital and our region. In relation to the KBRH Helipad project, it is a gift from our communities. Interior Health does not have funding invested in this project and this construction has had absolutely no impact on our budget process. Interior Health is grateful to everyone who has supported and continues to support the efforts of the Lower Columbia Community Development Team, the federal Western Diversification Fund, City of Trail, all the community businesses and organizations, and the residents who have made this project possible.

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Arts & Entertainment

Briefly Gabriel Bianco

Tuesday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 723 Ward St. Gabriel Bianco is one of the finest young guitarists � anywhere. He was the 2008 First Place Winner of the Guitar Foundation of America International Competition. With works by Bach, Sor, Turina, and Schubert. Gabriel Bianco is from France and this concert is part of his debut North American tour. Come see this fantastic young artist Tuesday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. at St Saviour’s Anglican, 723 Ward St. Nelson. Tickets at the door - $20 general admission, $15 for students and seniors.

Nelson Poetry Slam

Sunday, March 14, 6:30 p.m. at the Cocoa-Nut Lounge, 116 Vernon St. Performance poets from throughout the region will gather at the Cocoa-Nut Lounge to compete for the favour of the audience. All are welcome to sign-up, a rule which creates a mix of first-time contestants and past-performers. Slam judges are

picked randomly from the audience. The random selection of these adjudicators help give the Slam its informal familial air. Anyone wishing to perform is asked to sign-up by 6:30 p.m. The Slam starts at 7 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Day

Wednesday, March 17, 4 p.m. at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 702 Vernon St. Nelson’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day party comes with great food, prizes and great entertainment. At 4 p.m. Dallas Wolbaum will perform, followed by the Kootenay Kiltie Pipe Band at 7 p.m. and Rob Funk & The Pickled Livers at 9 p.m.

Double-D Swing

Saturday, March 13 12-3 p.m. at Ellison’s Cafe, 523 Front St. Diane and David open on vocals and guitar as Double-D Swing. Allen from the Slocan Valley returns with some swing and folk. Closing this session will be a new group to Ellison’s Unplugged Saturdays, Acoustic Loki, performing harmonious folk music.

Malente!

Friday, March 12, 10 p.m. at SpiritBar, 422 Vernon St. Malente! It’s a nightlife name you can trust. Just check the playlists of folks like Fake Blood, Crookers, Steve Aoki, and Tiga or give a listen to the ecstatic crowd shrieks for his sets at Shambhala and packed festivals around the globe.

Digitalis

Saturday, March 13 at Finley’s, 705 Vernon St. Digitalis is a live electrofunkatronica group Featuring Fraser Black on vocals and Rippel on turntables. The is a long awaited, must see show.

Cathy Spears

Through March at the Cedar Creek Cafe, Winlaw Cathy Spears will be exhibiting some of her photos from Haiti at the SUBMITTED Cedar Creek Cafe for the month of March. Maria in the Shower Cathy was the �� with �� Saturday, March 13, 9 p.m. at the Royal, Lounge and Grill, 330 Baker St. Mount Sentinel group in � �� Vancouver quartet Maria in the and theatrical elements are combined Haiti when the earthquake Shower are loading up the caravan for with outstanding musicianship. As struck. The exhibit shows �� their first tour of 2010. you might expect, seeing Maria in the some of the��experiences In over 100 appearances during the Shower is an experience that leaves a of the school group and it past two years, the band has shown lasting impression. �� is hoped to raise funds and a remarkable ability to captivate Early confirmed 2010 summer festiawareness. Donations will audiences of any stripe. Described val appearances include North Country be graciously accepted. as a “folk cabaret” and inspired by Fair (Edmonton) and the Brandon Vaudeville-era performance, the music Folk Festival. Performances at a numdraws primarily on American roots ber of smaller festivals and municipal influences (early swing, blues, folk). arts council events around Western �� But don’t assume too much from this Canada will fill out an extended sumdescription - there is an element of mer tour. magic that fills the room when visual - submitted

CJLY membership committee

With the fall fundraiser and membership drive a distant fond memory, the volunteers and staff of Kootenay Co-op Radio are working feverishly to continue to�� expand the station’s membership. CJLY is announcing the formation of a�� the Membership Committee, a group �� whose sole focus is to encourage and promote membership development and �� awareness. The first $2 of a new membership is�� a lifetime share in the cooperative. �� This gives the owner/member a vote at the AGM and special general meetings. Annual membership dues keep the membership active, providing access to

membership benefits, while supporting CJLY in meeting the annual operating costs associated with running a community radio station. Memberships are available at any time and donations are always welcome, please visit �� the web site, drop into the �� station (308A Hall St. in Nelson), or call the station to� find�� out more. If you know of a way that you can help, �� join �� or you wish to our new Membership Committee which will meet the third �� Friday of every month, please call the station office at 250-352-9600 or email membership@kootenaycoopradio.com - submitted

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History’s new gatekeeper

�� by Chris Oke �� Old Man’s Beard A lot of people would �� Friday, March 12, 7 p.m. at the Royal Lounge and Grill, 330 hate having to organize a �� Baker St. cluttered basement filled

Old Man’s Beard are a new group on the B.C. music with keepsakes, newspa�� scene�� that have been picking up momentum since their pers and ephemera. Laura Fortier isn’t one first �� show on Canada Day. In eight short months, the band have written and self-recorded an album, toured of them. Fortier is Touchstones across this huge country, received a nomination for Nelson’s new archivist and Best New Artist at the BC Interior Music Awards in collections manager. She Kelowna, played to over 4000 people at the Olympic �� will be replacing local hisTorch Relay in Salmon Arm, and have confirmed that �� they will be performing as part of the Salmon Arm torian Shawn Lamb who recently retired from the Roots and Blues festival this summer. �� post. The music sounds like a well-traveled vagabond; Lamb’s passion for hisseasoned with tales of travel and adventure, yet always �� tory made Touchstones’ open for the next town, the next show, the next strang- archives what they are �� ers smile. Well-placed harmonies, toe-tappin’ rhythms today. For 20 years, she and streamlined guitar work have become standard for was the only staff person a band that has been able to move crowds of young tending to the collection and old, lovers and enemies, Aussies and Englishmen, and accepting new pieces, damsels, dames and dukes. and will continue to work alongside the new archiDragons’ Den auditions vist. Wednesday, March 17, 12-7 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside “She’s a walking encyResort, Kotenay Room, 701 Lakeside Dr. clopedia of this collection,” Fresh off the highest-rated season yet, CBC said Fortier last week from Television’s Dragons’ Den is embarking on an epic her office in the subteraudition tour. Due to overwhelming demand, produc- ranean archives. “My job ers are expanding the search to over 40 stops. From is to get her knowledge the Great White North to the edges of every coast, into a database so that Dragons’ Den is seeking Canadians with creative ideas things are more accessible CHRIS OKE Touchstone Nelson’s new archivist Laura Fortier poses amongst the bits and pieces of history. and money-making savvy to make the case for cash. to researchers.” The collection is curSuccessful candidates will make their way to the Den rently organized with for a chance to appear in front of the Dragons in the Fortier owes her inter- what should be thrown card catalogues, which collections manager, who new season. are often difficult to also has a background est in archives to her away. Whether that’s “And I’ve always navigate and have to be in art. Originally from �� family. �� Saskatoon, Fortier first because of her heritage as enjoyed doing that. I searched through on site. Sheilah Sweatman art show 12th generation French always find amazing Fortier plans to modern- studied art history and stu-� a�� Ongoing throughout March at Cowans Office Supply, 517 ize Nelson’s history by dio art at the University Canadian or simply from stuff.” Victoria St. To meet Fortier yourwith her father’s making it accessible on of Saskatchewan. After �� dealing �� Artist Sheilah Sweatman is displaying a solo art an online archive called a disappointing year at bad habits. “My dad is a self, you can drop by the Concordia studying art product of the 30s so he’s Shawn Lamb Archives at show at Cowans Office Supply, on Victoria St. for the MemoryBC. been a collector of Touchstones Nelson. month of March. This show features a variety of oil �� always �� Run by the Archives education, a friend sugA special reception gested that Fortier look things and he has a hard �� paintings and some acrylic paintings, as well as a variety Association of British will into archival studies. time letting go,” she said. of drawings. Columbia, this site is � �� be held on Saturday, “A lot of people don’t “Every time I go home March 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. Sheilah has lived from coast to coast and now resides where most community Otherwise, the archives through boxes and in Nelson. She has a formal education in both Fine collections will be head- know what archives is and I go �� are open to the public a few years ago I was one boxes of that stuff and do �� Arts and woodworking. Working out of her downtown ing over the coming years. Thursday to Saturday of them,” she said. a lot of the same work that studio, Sheilah produces a variety of work ranging from But it’s a lot of work, espe�� here �� “But the more I heard, I’m doing – deciding from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. cially when new material paintings and drawings to bone carving and building. the more it sounded per- what’s worth keeping and arrives all the time. Sheilah approaches each project with a problem solvThe archives recently fect for me.” ing attitude, and a confidence that she can create anyShe liked the idea of �� thing. She works hard to acheive both function as well finished organizing the organizing, snooping personal papers of local as beauty and emotion. She has a talent for realism, and through peoples stuff, and balances this with a need for sponteneity, to create a sternwheeler captain Ted getting access to things Affleck and should have work that is alive with movement and emotion. that other people wouldn’t that online soon. Touchstones is unique get access to. Sly Violet She also liked the idea in that it is a combination Thursday, March 18, 8 p.m. at the Cedar Creek Cafe, 5709 of working with researchof an archive, museum Hwy. 6, inlaw and Friday, March 19, 8 p.m. at the Cocoaers as well as people from and art gallery. Fortier is Nut Lounge, 116 Vernon St. similarly unique. It’s rare all walks of life and getSly Violet has built her rep on entertaining live to find an archivist and ting to hear their stories. shows and stellar songwriting with her original brand of �� acoustic folk rock. She captivates audiences time and �� time again by bearing her heartfelt singer/songwriter �� soul. �� Sly Violet is on tour this month promoting her new �� CD titled Feel Your Way Out. It is a delicious melan�� choly blend of folk and acoustic soft rock with the most �� heartfelt of lyrics. �� Entertaining with a blend of unique originals and �� covers of Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Radiohead, Sarah �� Harmer and many more favourites. She will be per�� forming free shows at the Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw on Thursday, March 18 at 8pm and the Cocoa-Nut �� Lounge in Nelson on Friday, March 19 at 8pm. ��

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AFKO Francophone events

Various dates and times throughout March Now through March 21, l’Association des Francophones des Kootenays Ouest (AFKO) offers you a variety of Francophone oriented events. AFKO is joining forces with Rendez-vous de la Francophonie, which is organizing numerous activities all across Canada to promote the French language and its various cultural expressions. All of these events and cultural activities will take place on the days surrounding the International Day of the Francophone, celebrated Saturday, March 20 around the world. Everyone is welcome participate in this international celebration of the Francophone culture. March 11: Community meal/Potluck/ Francophone Flavours AFKO library, 723 Ward Street, Nelson at 6 p.m. Bring a dish to share, prepare a tradi-

Hand Made in America

tional recipe of one of the Francophone peoples of the world: smoked fish with okra from Cameroon, bouillabaisse from France, a meatpie from Quebec or mashed turnips and potatoes Acadian style. March 15: Special/Francophones Around The World/On the radio show Méli-mélo on CJLY, 93.5 in Nelson, 107.5 in New Denver, and 96.5 in Crawford Bay. March 18: Movie night (Documentary) in the AFKO library, 723 Ward Street, Nelson, starting at 7 p.m. featuring short films in French. Free popcorn. Donation appreciated. March 20: A day of skiing at Red Mountain Ski Hill in Rossland. Meet at the chalet at 9 o�clock beside the AFKO poster. After-ski gathering to be announced. To carpool call AFKO. - submitted

Sunday, March 28, 2-5 p.m. in the Hume Room at the Hume Hotel, 422 Vernon St. Hand Made In America tion Quinn will cover the their heritage, resources, is a very successful non- beginnings of Hand Made and strengths. Using this profit organization that in America – how they got model, communities that has developed the arts started and the publica- have traditionally not had as an effective econom- tion of their first book, a resources or seen themic generator in North 13 county artisan tour of selves as advantaged, as Carolina. This will be the North Carolina. well as those that have, first time they have preHe will also speak brief- can create an opportunity sented in Canada and the ly about their Small Towns to learn, grow, and teach first time their presenter, Program, an economic others about community David Quinn, has been to development program, revitalization. Canada. - submitted which is based on the During the presenta- assets of each community,

John Reischman & The Jaybirds

Music to do yoga by by Julia Gillmor Released in May 2009, Maitri introduces an eclectic mix of Indian yoga mantras put to the music of slide guitar, jazz and world fusion. The result is a delightfully rich tapestry of vocals and music that blend flawlessly. Maitri was born of a vision by local yoga instructor Laurie Madison, as a teaching aid for her classes. Madison says, “By blending the mantras with western styled music, it makes them more accessible to the western ear.” Madison enlisted the talents of celebrated slide guitarist Doug Cox and a variety of other performers who gathered and recorded the album in Vancouver last May. One needn’t be a yoga enthusiast to enjoy the creative mix presented on Maitri. Tracks are filled with depth and rich harmonies that effortlessly flow into indo-jazz fusion stylings. One who

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Local yoga instructor Laurie Madison created Maitri as a teaching aid for her classes.

may otherwise find mantras to be repetitious and lacking, will not be disappointed by the delicate complicities brought to them when paired with this music. The first track on the CD, Shri ran, sets the tone for the entire album, which is filled with warmth, diversity and beauty.

Anyone with a penchant for world fusion will find the album a delightful journey. Maitri is available locally at Pack Rat Annies, Gaia Rising, Otter Books and Love of Shiva as well as through their website at www. maitri.ca. The CD retails for $18.

Friday, March 12, 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria St. Four critically acclaimed albums, two and newly arranged traditional material. Juno nominations and two Canadian Acoustic power houses, their seamless Folk Music Award nominations...and ensemble work makes for one of the now back to Nelson for thier first show freshest, most tasteful band-sounds on Fiddle Roots 3 spotlights Kootenay talent since opening for The David Grisman the folk and bluegrass circuit today. This �� Bluegrass Experience 2 summers ago. 2 set show costs $20 in advance from For the third year in Company. Following that, techniques. The dance Like the mandolinist at its helm, the The Theatre Box Office �and �� Website. a row, the Eastshore David Feldman of Nelson workshops are new this group fashions a stylish, elegant take on More info and a ticket link can be found Applesauce Fiddlers are will call contra- and other year, in response to the �� bluegrass that is at once innovative and at www.mountainthunderpresents.com. sponsoring a concert and dances, with music pro- growing interest in contraunadorned, sophisticated and stripped- The show will be $25 at the door. There workshop weekend on vided by Applesauce and dance, a fun, sometimes down, happily old-fashioned, yet unself- will be an opening band��who�� will be March 19-20, with spe- Rossland’s red hot Golden aerobic, social activity that consciously new. A genial blend of story- announced soon. cial emphasis this year on City Fiddlers. appeals to all ages. The telling and side-show humor provides - submitted Kootenay talent. On Saturday, Feldman, excitement really begins the backdrop to their studied perforFiddleroots has become Hurlbert and Jill Faulks with the addition of a 12�� mance of original songs, instrumentals, known for bringing will lead dance, voice, gui- piece fiddle band. together a diversity of tar accompaniment, and It all happens at the ages and lifestyles togeth- blue grass fiddle work- Riondel Community er for music, dancing and shops. Centre on March 19 and The chemistry is always 20. Chili supper begins at mentoring workshops. It’s all local this year, starting great when you mix grand- 5 p.m., concert at 7 p.m., with a chili supper fund- parents and grandkids followed by dancing ‘til raiser for the school hot and everyone in between, the cows come home. For lunch program and then a gather folks from all walks details sharterr@bluebell. concert with Brie Hurlbert of life, and spend the day ca or phone 250-225-3296. and the Kootenay Grass learning new tunes and - submitted

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Get rid of the blue bags! Its such a ridiculous idea. Rob Babic, Passmore

People need to be more conscious of what they buy at the grocery store and start thinking about recycling before they even buy an item. Lily Smith, Nelson

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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 Discover Canada from your living room Story club at the Nelson Library for kids at Oxygen Art Centre Become a host family between March 7 and March Tuesday, March 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Nelson Library, March 8-12 and March 15-19 at the Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St., ally entrance Oxygen’s second annual Spring Break Art Camps are open for registration. This year’s art camp will focus on ways that art builds communities. Students will work with a variety of teachers in a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, zine-making, artist trading cards, bookmaking, hip hop culture, performance cartooning, printmaking, art history, and mural painting. Learn cartooning with Josh Wapp who has designed fun exercises to heighten cartoon rendering from caricature to character to strip. Check out Tim Farrugia’s Art and the Natural World. Anita Levesque jumps into drawing big with design, art history, drawing techniques, and collaborative wall drawing. 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

21 and host Katimavik participants aged 17 to 21 from across Canada. As part of the Katimavik program, participants stay with a host family of the region in order to better understand their reality and culture. Contact us at 250.352.3820 and to discuss billeting opportunities. Each family that hosts a Katimavik participant receives a stipend to offset costs.

Rosemont school activities

The Rosemont Kidz Klub program offers outdoor play, arts and crafts, and field trips, operating out of Rosemont School. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. For more information contact Glenda or Sue at 250-354-3004.

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Spring break at the NDCC

The Nelson and District Community Complex is holding Spring Breakaway camps. Ready for a break from school? Bored at home? Come to the NDCC for fun activities, crafts, swimming, skating, games and more. Be sure to register one week in advance to avoid disappointment. And the best part, no homework! Monday to Friday, March 8 to March 19, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Per Day: $40, Per Week: $175 Also check out the NDCC for spring break swimming lessons.

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Slocan Valley Rec Complex

Monday through Friday of spring break the Slocan Valley Rec Complex will host a two-hour workshop �� introcuding the fundamentals of one of five dances taught by a local professional. For more information visit www.soulfiredance.webs.com.

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Special packages for kids at Whitewater During spring break, Whitewater is offering fun programs and special 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 buddies.” Prices start at $35. Packages include lesson, 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-

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 at 10:30 a.m. and Tales for Twos for ages 2–3 Saturdays at 10:30 a.m..

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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 week�� ends. Not all of the great � �� deals are for kids this Please proof for accuracy then phone, fax or week. Whitewater also �� offers Magic Mondays Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250.352.507 running every Monday. �� The Express is not responsible for any e 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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Delivering education to Kenya

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Multimedia fundraising event

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Margo MacLaren, DHom 250-354-7072 Free 15-minute Consultation

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Thursday, March, 11, 8 p.m. at the Royal Grill and Lounge, 330 Baker St. �� Since her first trip to Kenya in 1999, Jamie MacBeth �in April is putting together a similar group that will �� has spent nearly three and a half years and has worked focus on helping men face the issue of extreme violence �� with over 100 girls through her program Safe Spaces, �� that many face every day. �� which offers a safe, encouraging place for girls and “It is a pilot project, and I have no idea how it’s going �� women aged 8-24 to experience sports and the arts and �� to turn out,” MacBeth explained, “because we have �� learn about community development and most impor- goals when we start these projects, but its not my life tantly education. and they make their own decisions.” �� MacBeth, who works at ANKORS in Nelson, is tryIn an effort to raise funds for her upcoming trip �� ing to reach out to this particularly vulnerable group of MacBeth is hosting a multimedia event at the Royal �� girls who are at a high risk of ending up in the economy this Thursday. Admission is $15-$25 on a sliding scale, of sex trade. and all proceeds from the evening go to Kukua Pamoja “Most women in these situations are at risk,” MacBeth (“Growing together”), social programming in the slums explained. “HIV is the outcome of this life but the real outside of Nairobi, Kenya. Programming includes sexual health education, gender work, self-advocacy and problem is extreme poverty with no way out.” MacBeth’s next project as she heads back to Kenya community development/cohesion work.

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Please proof for accuracy then phone, fax or email with any changes or an approval. Acupuncture Hair Care Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250.352.5075 • Email: sales@expressnews.bc.ca Kate Butt, Accupunture and Herbal Mdicine ........... 551-5283 Front St Hair Studio, The Key to Beauty..................354-1202 Michael Smith, TCM, 10 is years .........352-0459 TheDr.Express notexperience responsible for any errors after the client has signed off. Holistic Health

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

Chiropractic

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

Coaching

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

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

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

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 FlowerPlease Essences. I Teachfor Theaccuracy Secret and Mayan proof then..........777-1077 phone, fax or Jennifer Keirstead Reg. Holistic Nutritionist .......509-1417

Pharmacy

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

Please proof for accuracy then phone, fax Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250.352.5 D Voykin RMT, 30 Yrs. By fee or donation ...........509-0345 Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250.352.5075 • Email: sales@expressnews.bc.ca The Express is not responsible for an Dennis Keithley RMT since 1983, BSc Kinesiology available

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A Touch of Aloha, Lomi, Cranio, Structural, Sports 229-4424 �� Shalimar Health Spa, Voted Nelson’s Best Spa ..... 354-4408 Ginger Joy Rivest, Neuro Somatic� Therapy ..............505-4284 �� Tai Chi Palliative Massage Course, July 3-10, 2009 ...........1-800-611-5788 �� & Massage �� Daphne Fields, MEd., Valhalla-Tai-Chi ...............................355-2854 Power Essentials, True Aromatherapy ...........505-4144 Yoga RUBITIN Mobile & Studio, Deep T., Neuro, Sports ...........352-6804 �� Om Yoga 3067 Heddle Rd.,6-Mile, omyogasixmile.com.. ........ 825-0011 Gabriel Keczan, Neuro Somatic Therapy ...........................777-1159

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Briefly Women and housing workshop

Thursday, March 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Women in need of stable, affordable housing are invited to attend the first in a series of free workshops aimed at building skills in empowerment, money management and leadership. Find support with other women seeking solutions to housing needs. Pre-registration is required for the workshop. Childcare and transportation subsidies available. Call (250) 352-6688 to register and for location information.

Art making in nature

Monday, March 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Kokanee Creek Park Spend the day outside exploring the forest, creating art, and using your imagination. Come out and hike, play games, have a scavenger hunt, stop to paint, make clay animals, and investigate the forest. Please bring a lunch. For ages 612, cost is $45.

Fertility awareness course

Thursdays beginning March 18, 10 a.m.12:30 p.m., Winlaw (call for location) A fertility awareness course being is offered in Winlaw this spring. Fertility awareness is a method for determining when a woman is fertile and infertile based on three primary fertility signals. The course is taught in three sessions, once a month for three months. This session will meet on Thursdays, March 18, April 22 and May 20, from 10-12:30. Cost of the course is $75-90 per woman or couple. The teacher, Kate Guthrie,

How much sugar is too much sugar? has used the method for six years and taught for four. For more information and to register, call Kate Guthrie at 250-226-7937.

Puppet Making Workshop

Tuesday, March 16, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, 206-601 Front St. Make a unique puppet from recycled materials Be it a person, an animal, or a forest spirit with the character of a trickster, a wild one, or a playful friend, it’s all up to your imagination. Please bring a lunch. For ages 7-13, cost is $45.

Intimacy playshop

Wednesdays starting March 10, 6-8 p.m. for 6 weeks at Manistone, 209-507 Baker St. Do you also have a yearning for deep meaningful connections that fuel your heart and enliven your soul? Join in a community space for playful games and processes to expand our self awareness and open us to greater intimacy in our lives. Each week will have a theme of focus including trust and transparency, selfresponsibility, transforming shame and blame, love and freedom, and the dance of closeness and space. Facilitated by Melody Greger, certified Nonviolent Communication Trainer and Micheal Sheely. All are welcome. A six-week commitment is appreciated and drop in’s are welcome. Suggested donation of $10-20/session. No one is turned away. For info and to register call Melody at 250-551-4304.

According to the American Heart Association, the amount of sugar in just one can of Coke is more sugar than an average man or woman should ingest in a day. A coke has 10 teaspoons of sugar in it. A teaspoon of sugar has 4 grams of sugar in it, so a coke has about 40 grams of sugar in it. Added sugar is associated with obesity, heart disease and diabetes. You can use food labels to compare products and choose foods that are lower in added sugars. Read the nutrition facts table to see how many sugars are in a food, and then look at the ingredient list to see whether those sugars are naturally

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occurring, or have been added. Vegetables, fruits, and milk products contain naturally occurring sugars, so it is important to cross reference with the ingredient list to see what the source of the sugar is. On the ingredient list, watch for words that end in “ose” such as glucose, fructose, sucrose, maltose, dextrose and galactose. Remember that ingredients are listed by weight

from most to least, and different kinds of sugars count as different ingredients allowing savvy food producers to split up the weight of the sugars and list them lower on the list. Other names for added sugars include corn syrup, honey, molasses, liquid sugar, and raw sugar. Be that manufactur��aware �� ers are using fruit juice as � �� a sweetener. Grape juice and apple ��concentrate �� juice concentrate are made by cooking down the juices ��of the �� fruits until all that is left are the sugars. While these sugars are naturally occurring, they are far from in their natural state and behave just like other added sugars.

For more information on this topic visit www.wholefoodsnutrition.ca or call 505-9854. Tara Stark is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in helping people optimize their nutritional wellness and prevent diet related chronic disease. ��

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drop-in classes & events Wed nes d a 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 - 3:30 p.m. Kids Yoga 5:30 - 7 p.m. Restorative Yoga, Shayla 7:30 - 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. 250352-3935 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

T hurs da y s 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, 8 cless/$80 monthly, Preregister APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS 6:30 - 8 pm. Adult class 525 Josephine Street, Information call 250-3520459 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 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. First Class 206 Victoria St., Susan Grimble 352-3449.

Fr i d a y s SHANTI YOGA STUDIO shantiyoga.ca 10 - 11:30 a.m. Yoga Therapy, Anie 12 -1:30 p.m. Invigorating Yoga, Anie 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Teen Yoga, Marie 5 :30- 7 p.m. Anusara Yoga, Elissa 7:30 - 9 p.m. Restorative Yoga, Yasmin FELDENKRAIS CENTRE 11-12 p.m. First Class 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 250352-3935. 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

Sa t u rd a y s SHANTI YOGA STUDIO shantiyoga.ca

10 - 11:30 a.m. Rejuvanitive Soma Yoga, Shayla

12 - 1:30 p.m. Hatha Flow, Cindy 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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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 354-0484

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SHANTI YOGA STUDIO shantiyoga.ca �� 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga, Maureen SHANTI YOGA STUDIO shantiyoga.ca 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha Flow , Karuna 10-11:30 a.m. Prenatal Yoga,Donna 7:30 - 9 p.m. Yoga Basics Course 8 classes/$80 12 - 1:30 p.m. Anusara Yoga, Elissa month, Preregister 2 - 4 p.m. Level 1 Progressive Yoga Course 4 �� APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS weeks/$100 monthly, Preregister 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class OM YOGA STUDIO 525 Josephine St. Information call 250-3523:30 - 5 p.m. Yoga ReBalance/Align Linsey Rose 0459. 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 www. proof for accuracy then phone, fax OMPlease YOGA STUDIO omyogasixmile.com. Please proof for accuracy then phone, fax or email with any changes or an ap 10 - 11:30 a.m. Quantum Yoga, Alison Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250.352. 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle 250-825-0011 www. Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250.352.5075 • Rd, Email: sales@expressnews. omyogasixmile.com. The Express is not responsible for an SHANTI YOGA STUDIO shantiyoga.ca KUNDALINI withafter Catherine The Express is not responsible for anyYOGA errors theLeighland client has signed 10 - 11:30 a.m. Yoga Therapy, Laurie 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 12 - 1:30 p.m. Invigorating Yoga, Sharon Shambhala Meditation Centre, 444 Baker St., 5:30 -7:00 Anusara Yoga, Elissa upstairs 352-6132. 7:30 -9:00 Yin Yoga, Menaka RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS KOOTENAY AKIDO 3:15-4:00 p.m. Introductory ages 4-5 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class, 213C Baker St 2504:00-5:30 p.m. Intermediate ages 8 & up 352-3935. 5:30-6:30Inter/adv extra class CONTACT IMPROVISATION DANCE JAM S. Nelson, Rhythmic Dimensions 505-1812. 7:30 - 9 p.m. all levels and live musicians welQI-GONG & CHEN TAI CHI come. The Moving Centre, 533A Baker St. Info 7 - 8 p.m. at the Central School Gym. Info 505250-352-3319 Judy. 4562 Chris Gibson. KYOKUSHIN KARATE SARVA SHAKTI SADHANA CIRCLE 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Kids 7 - 8 p.m. An ancient siddhar yoga practice 6 - 7 p.m. Adults #209-ManiStone Centre, 507 Baker St, 505Blewette Elementary School, Keith Clughart, 7832 551-3345. SARVA SHAKTI SADHANA CIRCLE RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS 7 - 8 p.m. An ancient siddhar yoga practice 2:15-3:30 p.m. Beg/Inter ages 6 & up #209-ManiStone Centre, 507 Baker St, 505-7832 3:30-4:14 p.m. Intro ages 4-5 KUTENAIS FINEST PERSONAL TRAINING Redﬁsh, Rhythmic Dimensions 505-1812. 6 a.m. & 8 a.m. Boot Camp with Ali Popoff BELLYFIT FUSION FITNESS 182 Baker St 250-352-9196 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. at the Moving Centre. Call KOOTENAY AKIDO Heather, 354-0492 6 - 7:30 p.m. Intro Akido 213C Baker St 250KUTENAIS FINEST PERSONAL TRAINING 352-3935.

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ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH Service 10:15 a.m. 1805 Silverking 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.

ongoing. Wednesdays NEED INEXPENSIVE BIRTH CONTROL? Options for Sexual Health drop-in clinic. 333 Victoria St. 5:30-8 p.m. 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 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. NELSON TABLE TENNIS CLUB. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Blewett Elementary School when school is in session. 352-9547 or 352-5739 BAHA’I COMMUNITY of Nelson. Please join us for an introduction to Baha’i Faith. 7 p.m. 354-0944 WALKING CLUB MEETING Under Orange Bridge Nelson, 10 a.m. Proximately 2 hours walk 250.352.3517 libaz@shaw.ca CHOIR AT NDYC 3:30-5:30. Call 352-5656 for details DRUG PROBLEM? We can help. Call Narcotics Anonymous 1.800.342.7439 PARENT & CHILD TIME at the Harrop Hall. 10 a.m. - 12 noon Information: Lesley 825-0140 NELSON WOMEN’S CENTRE drop in noon-four. Free clothing/ food.420 Mill Street 250.352.9916

Thursdays IS ALCOHOL A PROBLEM IN YOUR LIFE? AA Meetings, Lunch Bunch at Noon. Into Action Big Book Study at 8:00 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria Street, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 BIBLE STUDY JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 6:30 p.m. 560 Baker St., Suite #3. Everyone welcome. SIGNING CHOIR (sign language) 3:30 p.m. at NDYC, 608 Lake St. www.ndyc.com 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 noon - 4 for recycled bag sewing project. 250 352 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 TOASTMASTERS 2ND AND 4TH Thursday (each month): Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. http://kokanee. freetoasthost.ws ENJOY DRAWING PEOPLE? 7-9 pm, Until Feb 11. $60. KSA drawing studio. Ph 352-7646. HABLAS ESPANOL? GROUP meeting 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month. Only Bakery 5 p.m. Todos Bieviendo

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Saturdays WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Noon meeting at The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Saturday at 1 p.m. For further info. Please call 250-352-6936. NELSON CHESS CLUB every Saturday morning, all welcome. Seniors Hall, 777 Vernon St. CHILDREN’S ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Ages 4-7 at The Moving Centre. Call The Dance Path, Marguerite Wood, 359-2926. 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.

Wed. Mar.17 OPEN MIC NIGHT with Estevan @ The Royal. 8 p.m. PAUL LANDSBERG with Strings @ Library Lounge

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Wed. Mar. 10

FLIKS PRESENTS CAPTAIN ABU RAED - a Jordanian airport janitor tells pilot stories to local urchins.Capitol 7:30. ALTERNATIVE WORSHIP EXPERIENCE `Celtic Evening Prayer’ 7 Nelson United Church

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STORIES FOR GROWING-preschool storytimes. Nelson Library. 10:30 a.m Drop-in. 352-8283 for more information MINGLE-INC, COCKTAIL lounge evening for business networking. Louie’s Lounge, Nelson 5pm to 7pm www.freshblend.ca

Sat. Mar. 13

Wed. Mar. 10 OPEN MIC NIGHT with Estevan @ The Royal. 8 p.m. PAUL LANDSBERG with Strings @ Library Lounge WINE TASTING Social @ The Royal. From 5-7pm. Advance reservation required

Thurs. Mar. 11 ROB JOHNSON & Friends Library Lounge LIVE MUSIC /WITH Estevan @ the Dam Inn South Slocan. 9 p.m. 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

RESIDENCE RENOVATION SALE at Selkirk College’s Tenth Street Campus 10:00am-4:00pm. Proceeds go towards student programs. KOOTENAY GALLERY IN Castlegar, 3-5 pm.Launch of a new website celebrating the history of West Kootenay feminism. Sponsored by the West Kootenay Women’s Association as part of International Women’s Day events. Live music. All welcome. CKCA GRANT WORKSHOP 2-4pm @ Kaslo Seniors Hall, 4th St Kaslo. www. basinculture.com

Sun. Mar. 14 CKCA GRANT WORKSHOP 10 am-noon @ Slocan Valley Threads Guild, 7712 Slocan River Road, Winlaw. www.basinculture.com

Fri. Mar. 12

NELSON POETRY SLAM - going down at the Cocoa-Nut Lounge. Signup 6:30. We Slam at 7.

Sat. Mar. 13

STORY CLUB FEATURING Fractured Fairy Tales. 6-8 yr. olds. 3:30-4:30 Nelson Library. Preregister 352-6333

ELLISON’S CAFE PRESENTS double-d swing, Allen Keirstead, Acoustic Loki perform unplugged swing and folk at Ellison’s Cafe, 12-3 . CHILLERS PUB PRESENTS “Open Stage” With Estevan and Tracy 8pm. Come enjoy live music.

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Tues. Mar. 16 GABRIEL BIANCO IN concert, French concert guitarist St Saviour’s Anglican, 7:30 p.m. $20/$15. LIVE MUSIC WITH Tracy and Estevan @ Lions Head pub Robson. 8pmTUESDAY 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 ALL AGES OPEN Mic every Tuesday at the CocoaNut Lounge. 6-10pm. Hosted by Rob Funk BAR ROOM DANCING with Howie @ The Royal. 7-9 p.m.

POTLUCK/FRANCOPHONE FLAVOURS AFKON 6 p.m. Bring a dish of one of the Francophone peoples of the world

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822. PUBLIC MEDITATION 9 a.m. -- 12 p.m Mid-morning refreshments; come and go as you wish. Shambhala Meditation Centre 444 Baker St. www. nelsonbuddha.com WORSHIP SERVICES JOY BAPTIST CHURCH 10 a.m., 11 a.m, 6:30 p.m., 560 Baker St, Suite #3, 825-4095. QUAKER MEETING 723 Ward, upstairs, 9:45. 354-3859. SUNDAY MORNING WORHSIP, Community Church, Passmore Hall, 11 a.m. 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.

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Tuesdays SUFFER FROM AN Eating Disorder? Need Support?, 352-9598 after 6 p.m. or mcsuzzie@hotmail.com for more info. ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria St, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 YOUNG FELLOWS OFF BOOZE AA Meeting 8 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon NELSON WOMEN’S CENTRE drop in noon-four. Free clothing/ food.420 Mill Street 250.352.9916 NELSON COMMUNITY BAND Rehearsals, 7:30-9:00, First Baptist Church, 611 5th St, New members welcome. 352-6119

BAHA’I COMMUNITY OF NELSON Please join us for prayers and an introduction to the Baha’i faith 7 p.m 354-0944 DIAPER FREE BABY / ELIMINATION Communication Support Circle, 4th Monday of each month 10 - 12 a.m. at The Family Place 312 Silica St. HERITAGE HARMONY Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250825-9694 or John 250-352-6892 NELSON SCOTTISH COUNTRY Dancing 7-9 p.m. Central School gym. Beginners welcome, first class free. SHOTOKAN KARATE 5-7p.m. St. Joseph’s school gym 523 Mill Street NELSON BADMINTON CLUB meets at Mary Hall Gymnasium, 7 - 9 p.m. Everyone welcome. Anne 250-352-7536 Guy 250-352-6330 DROP IN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP. 7-9 p.m. at Broader Horizons, 905 Gordon Road, back door. 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 COOKING CLASSES EVERY Wed/Sun. Many topics to choose from. Contact Lorraine at lorrainer61@gmail.com or 250-352-3860

Mon. Mar. 15 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.

JUDE DAVISON SINGS acoustic covers and originals at Max & Irmas 6-9pm Classic Difficulty Level - Medium DifficultySudoku LevelBAR- ROOM Easy DANCING with Howie @ The Royal.sk9E000118 6-9 p.m..

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

Mondays REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 229-4346 or 229-4343 for more details. MT. SENTINEL SCHOOL South Slocan Badminton Mon Wed 7:30 p.m. 359-7610 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

Sun. Mar. 14 NIKKO @ Library Lounge 6-10 p.m. “NOTHIN’ BUT THE Blues”. Join QCity Blues Band @ The Royal. 711pm.

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WOMEN IN SUSTAINABLE Housing (WISH) introduction free workshop for women seeking housing stability. Pre-registration(250) 352-6688.

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classifieds. *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

Computers

Financial Services

Help Wanted

Legal Notices

Misc. for Sale

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AGM March 17 7 p.m. Nelson Credit Union. Back door. everyone welcome. Refreshments. more info, 352-9989

SONY MOVIE/COMPUTER PROJECTOR VPL EW5 and motorized screen for sale. Together $1350 Mint condition.

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM. Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member. IF YOU OWN A home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

RECEPTION POSITION AVAILABLE in natural health clinic. Prefer applicants to be eligible for Kootenay Wage Subsidy program. Send resume to Reception Position RR1 S12 C139 South Slocan, B.C V0G 2G0

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 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.

BABY STROLLER: GRACO 3 wheeler with car seat/carrier $150. BINOCULARS: Bushnell10X still in package $20 call:250-352-1806 OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR ASKING $1500.00 2002 model 250229-4650. works fine BONGO DRUMS GOOD condition, $10 13” Mitsubishi TV $15 250-354-1784 XBOX 360 GAMES for sale. Good condition. Prices varied. Call 250 353 7446 for details. GOBLETS, 4 BLUE Mexican style glass $30.-, 27” Panasonic TV $30.-, 2” brass valve $30.-, 226-7880 DUFFLEBAG $10, SLEEPINGBAG +7C $10, Tasco Binoculars zoom 8 to 24 times $20, 250-354-1543 HOT AIR VENDING Popcorn Machine, 304 8067 DECKERBOND, ONE 4’X8’ sheet in almond 5?8” thick $18 352-6762 KIMBALL ORGAN $60, antique floor lamp $30, foot stool, $5, Medichair super pole $150 352-2307 I992 ILLUMINA, 1996 Suburban, 2001 Montana, 2009 vibe AWD, 2 1700 usg potable water tanks ph.3549033 N64 INTERACT V3FX black steering wheel and pedals, perfect condition, $20, 250-608-3548, Castlegar

Art 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY. 341000kms. New muffler. Runs Great. Well maintained. $1200 obo. 505-6585. SKATE BOY AND Ruru Prints and original art cardboard box muriels. Contact Andreas Pitt andreaspitt@hotmail.com EMILY BEAMER NATURE Drawings The Kootenay Bakery CafÈ 377 Baker Street March 1-31

Business Ops. FUN, PROFIT, SUCCESS. Great Canadian Dollar Store, a dollar store leader since 1993 has new franchise opportunities coast to coast. Call today 1-877-388-0123 ext 229; www. dollarstores.com.

Career Training MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION IS rated #2 for at-home jobs. Learn 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 LOOKING FOR P/T (3d/week) child care for 2 infants in Beasley starting May/June. Call 359-5091. 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

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FREE HANDHELD COMPUTER. Sharp Mobilon HC-4500. WindowsCE. Classic, see it on amazon or ebay. 250-551-5683 HC-S (HOME COMPUTING Solutions) Offering reliable and competitively priced PC Support & Computer skills training. From Hardware to Network we come to you’ No Solution NO FEE’ Tel#250-505-4940 E-mail info@hcs.org COMPAQ PRESARIO S3000NX, 17” monitor, keyboard, mouse. Windows XP, symatec antivirus. $180. inquiries 357-0050

Events FIDDLE ROOTS PROJECT 3! Dinner, Kootenay Grass Co. concert, all ages family dance; fiddle, voice, dance workshops - Riondel March 19/20. 250-225-3295. Workshop registration sharterr@bluebell.ca THE NELSON & Area Kaoma Alliance (NAKA) would like to invite you to the 3rd annual ìWHAT IN THE WORLD IS NELSON DOINGî , An Afternoon to Inspire Action, at The Eagles Hall, 641 Baker Street in Nelson, on Saturday April 10th, 2010 from 2-7pm. We would be pleased to have anyone working on international development projects to participate by hosting an information booth at the event! As well, each organization is invited to present and speak about the work they are doing. We will have a concession and the event is free to the public and anyone wishing to host a booth. To book your space at the event please contact kimmy. klassen@gmail.com 250-357-2585. AWAKEN AND DEVELOP your intuitive abilities! Private 90 minute session $100 with author/Intuitive Norm Pratt. (250)357-9457, www.normpratt.com

FREE 1970 SEWING MACHINE; Older style Starship tabletop electronic game Call 250 825-0191 POLARIS 500 REBUILT motor powder track suspension lift mountain bar excellent condition 1750.00 3529850 LOOKING TO LEARN to sail with you, I’m strong, enthusiastic and ready to sail, 250-352-6965

Furniture HIDE A BED, excellent shape, safari/ jungle print $300.Metal pet crate, collapsible phone 352-9847 for viewing. SINGLE,WHITE BED WITH drawers, mattress included $ 120.00 call Viktorie 250 352 4614 TUNER/AMPLIFIER $60, EXERCISE bike $60, trampoline $40, piano stool $50 technics speakers $50, microwave & cabinet $50, 250-359-7756

Health & Fitness FOOT REFLEXOLOGIST WANTED. Are you a reflexologist? I need sessions. Please call Rubuyah 250-2294042. WHEELCHAIR: ORION II tilt 17x18î seat, manual removable tray, seat belt, head rest, hardly used. $2500OBO. 354-42731 BOXING CLASSES. ALL ages, men & women. Tues., Thurs. & Sat. @ 6 p.m. 6 week session begins Sat. March 13. Coach: Peter Brockner. Info 354-0100/352-1308 LOSE UP TO 24LBS by May 24. Results Guaranteed. Look great. Feel Great. Lose weight. Call Herbal Magic for a free no obligation consultation 1-800-926-4363.

TWINS? EZ2 NURSE pillow in excellent condition - $50. 2 chariot infant slings $50 each. 359-5091. WALK IN PEACE: Lakeside Park CHARIOT SLING, 2 way Swing, (gates) 10:30 a.m., 1st Saturday Moby Wrap, Vibrating Rocking Chair, monthly. BE THE CHANGE excellent condition. 250 505-2020 KNITTING/CROCHETING BEE! PS2 GAMES FOR Sale, VG SATURDAY March 6, 1 p.m., Learn or Condition, too many to list. Also, Teach. Ascension Lutheran Church, Avatar for Wii. 250-229-4159 1805 SilverKing Road WE ARE LOOKING for a waldorf grade 7/8 student/ Waldorf alumni who loves art and children to come THE EXPRESS IS searching for indito our house and do art with our 3yr NEED MONEY $$ Have RRSP or viduals with previous newspaper writold one hour/week. Sudoku Parent will Classic be at Difficulty Level Sudoku Easy Classic Difficulty Level - Medium locked in pension plan from an ex- ing orsk9E000118 experience to join our tram on a home (this is not a babysitting job). employer (LIRA) or (LIF) 3 easy ways part-time/freelance basis. A degree in Flexible to your schedule. willing to to help. Call 1-866-341-3274. journalism or appropriate prior work pay a small, fair wage. Jennie and $500 LOAN SERVICE, by phone, experience is required. Send cover Larkspur 354-7812 no credit refused, quick and easy, letter and resume with not more than ARTISAN-CRAFTED WOODEN payable over 6 or 12 installments. three samples of writing via email TABLE & chairs, doesn’t tip $100obo; Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660 www.mon- to nbecker@uniserve.com, subject: doll cradle $40obo; cedar picnic table Express writer. eyprovider.com. $50obo 250-352-7919

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THE NELSON WALDORF Daycare is seeking a Program Director to cover a maternity leave starting mid-May 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. 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. CHEAP TELEPHONE RECONNECT! Paying too much? Switch, save money, and keep your number! First month only $24.95 + connection fee. Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-3362274 ; www.phonefactory.ca. GET YOUR FOOT in the garage door. Study General Mechanics, GPRC Fairview, Alberta. Challenge first-year Automotive or Heavy Equipment apprenticeship exam. Affordable residences. 1888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. PUT POWER IN your career as a Power Engineer! On-campus Boiler Lab. Affordable residences. Write 4th Class and Part A 3rd Class. GPRC Fairview, Alberta. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview SERVICE TECHNICIANS ANd Parts People required for John Deere Ag Dealer Group in Southern Alberta. Licensed or experienced apprentices. Top competitive wages, benefits. Resume: Email: humanresources@w esterntractor.ca. Fax 403-327-0723. Mail: Western Tractor, 3214 - 5 Ave. North, Lethbridge, AB, T1H 0P4. WATERCRAFT IN SUMMER, snowmobiles in winter, ATV’s in between! Become an Outdoor Power Equipment Technician. GPRC’s Fairview College Campus. Apprenticeship opportunity. On-campus residences. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. YACCS NEEDS REGISTERED Nurses! Join our dedicated long term care team at Aven Manor/Aven Cottages ( a new Territorial Dementia Facility), located in Yellowknife, NWT. Hourly wages are $36. to $41. plus full benefits and northern allowance. Contact 867-920-2443 (ext. 25) or sk9M000143 email: yaccshr@northwestel.net. #1 IN PARDONS. Remove your criminal record. Express Pardons offers the fastest pardons, Lowest prices, and it’s guaranteed. BBB Accredited. FREE Consultation Toll-free 1-866416-6772, www.ExpressPardons. com.

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

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 8250115 WASHER, DRYER AND fridge, all in good working condition. $250 takes all. You haul. 352-5010 OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA barely used. Lots of features. Asking $100obo. 250-352-2522 VINTAGE LINENS INCLUDING tablecloths, doilies, pillow cases. Also, chenille bedspreads from the 50’s. PHONE: 352-4628

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WINTER BOOTS: LIKE-NEW bogs, size 9 women’s (fits 8-8 1/2)flower print $100 obo. 505-1185 1/2” MAKITA ANGLE drill, 9î Makita Angle grinder, like new $300 for both. 352-6221 HARDIEPLANK SIDING, RED, approx 350 square feet. $150 5513004 PINE HIGHCHAIR $75, Pine Rocking Chair $150, Brand New Sony HighDef Digital Camcorder $650. 3523526 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

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classifieds. Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

Psychic Readings

Services

Cars

Tires/Parts/Other

CHINA PAINTING SET, 50 colours, goldleaf and more $75. Wooden english easel $45 250.352.6892 GIRLS HEELYS SIZE 6. Like new, in box with extra laces $60. 250505-1169 H.SEIGLER CHILRENS 2/4 violin. $250 Vito Alto Sax $200 250 3520335 BROWN STOVE HOOD & 4 elements, DBL bed, brand new condition. 250-359-7605 COOKBOOKS, MAGAZINES, POCKETBOOKS; 2 doz. clean wine bottle $6 doz.; entertainment center $35. Ph. 250-352-7144 14 FOOT FIBERGLASS canoe, good shape, littel used, $285, 352-7906, leave message. CAROUSEL PROJECTOR, 9 trays. 12’ conveyor belt for sand, garvel. Large old woodstove. Very reasonable 250-226-7172 TRAIL-A-BIKE $40, SMALL child’s bike w/training wheels $25, large cooler $25; kiteboard $125; 250-3520013 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 LEICA M3, OVERHAULED. Pentax bellows. Wanted outdated photographic paper. Fred 352-2129 fdr@netidea.com 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 A FREE TELEPHONE service - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, DonÕt Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-8847464. CRIMINAL RECORD? ONLY Pardon Services Canada has 20 years experience guaranteeing record removaL. Call 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-9727366). www.RemoveYourRecord. com. NEW NORWOOD SAWMILLS - LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34Ó diameter, mills boards 28Ó wide. Automated quick-cycle-sawing increases efficiency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OTFREE Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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 PORTABLE VACUUM IN good to great working order. Looking to pay reasonable used price. (250)8259349 TENT TRAILER/11-16 FT travel trailer for under $2000. email jennah55@telus.net. NELSON WOMEN’S CENTRE bag project looking for material, notions and embellishments for sewing bags. 250-352-9916 WANTED FLAT TIN and old metal roofing, can be rusty. 359 8115 THE WEST KOOTENAY EcoSociety is looking to obtain the following items: -digital audio recorder -digital camera -six foot folding table. Help us serve our community better! If you have any of these items and would like to donate them, please contact us at 250-354-1909 or info@ecosociety. ca

GET YOUR KNOWING Going. Chakra Readings with Evie Clare Fridays at Gaia Risisng 250.354.4471 TAROT READINGS AND intuitive counseling with Ashala every Wednesday at Gaia Rising, 356 Baker St. 250-354-4471

$0 DOWN AT auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie1-877-792-0599. www. autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309

2006 MAZDA 3 Sport, New winters on rims, All-seasons on rims, well maintained, 109,000kms $ 12,000 250-354-8443

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 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

Music & Dance

LIGHT TOURING SKI package Karhu Guide 165’s, Alpina boots size 39 new condition $350 250-362-9680

Misc. Wanted NEED TO FIND an engraver to put date on Granite tombstone, Nelson Cemetary 352-549910 LAZY BOY RECKINER in good shape for under $100.00. I will pick up. Call Bonnie 250-551-5055 WANTED: QUEEN FUTON frame 250-352-0920 NEED TO HIRE an engraver to put date on granite headstone in Nelson Cemetery. 250.352.5499 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.

WANTED: PEDAL STEEL Guitar. Desire to learn & play alt-country, americana, jam! mmtnsong@telus. net WANTED -1/2 SIZE violin for my 7 yr old daughter-reasonable price. Call Christine 250-352-9363 TASCAM 2488 DIGITAL Portastudio w/ road case $500; B-52 AT212 100w 2 Channel amp $500 365-1081 KOOTENAY DANCEBEAT 7:30 p.m. March 13, Junction Church, South Slocan. Swing, Latin, Smooth, Country www.dancingbeat.org

Other C O M P A S S I O N A T E COMMUNICATION INTIMACY Playshop, Wednesdays 6-8pm, 6 weeks Starting March 10th #209-507 Baker St. $10-20/session. 250-5514304

Personals DATING SERVICE. LONG-Term/ Short-Term Relationships, FREE CALLS.1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes.1888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-3119640, Meet on chat-lines. Local Single Ladies.1-877-804-5381. (18+).Have something to sell? Community Classifieds will expand your audience. Reach 2.5 million readers weekly. Contact us now at ads@bccommunitynews.ca.

Pets & Livestock

Services 24/7 SNOWPLOWING SERVICE. This year: sand/salt unit, shovelers. Nelson to 12 Mile, experienced, good equipment. ph: 250-505-3877 ORCA TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 5050612. DRIVEWAY PARKING LOT clean up & maintenance. Pressure washing, crack seal available 250-354-7140 www.sunrisesealcoating or facebook: sunrisesusealcoating

Sports Equip. YOUTH SOCCER CLEATS sizes 13, 2 & 3.2 pairs shin pads, size small. All in good condition. 354-3867

‘BODYBREAK’ RECUMBENT EXERCISE cycle. Used a dozen times only. $150. 825-9482 TELEMARK NTN BINDINGS AND SCARPA TX PRO tele/dynafit alpine boots. Mens 27.5. Excellent condition. $750 NOBOARD, 157CM, ULTIMATE powder tool 350$ call Rahm 352-1336 DEVINCI ‘LIVERPOOL’ HYBRID bike (no motor). Super-light, great on uphills. Paid $450, selling $280. (250)505-6600 X-COUNTRY SKATE-SKIS FISHER rcs-197cm with bindings and size 13 salomon race-skate boots $350 takes-all 250-551-4469

Trades SONIC DRILLER WANTED with experience and Class 3 D/L Downrite Drilling seeking motivated, self sufficient, mechanically inclined individual. Chilliwack based. Call Bill Tuytel, 604823-4086, bill@downritedrilling.com. LOOKING FOR A new employee or have something to sell? Community Classifieds will expand your audience. We reach 2.5 million readers across Canada weekly. Contact us now at ads@bccommunitynews.ca.

Work Wanted WANTED: 200 SHEETS of styrofoam, 30 sheet used paneling, stacoo lath 200 sheets. 359-66693-10

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1992 17’ CAMPION Bowrider, 115HP Yamaha, Full Top, EZ Load Trailer, Excellent condition $8900 354-0323 1976 16’ SANGSTER w/ EZLoader trailer; new carpet, upholstery, windows, & paint. $1175 o.b.o. 250359-8038

1995 CHRYSLER CIRRUS LX Luxury Model 160,000KM, immaculate, great fuel economy, S&W tires, $2900 5059402 NEED A VEHICLE? Need cash? Up to $10,000 cash back! Guaranteed approvals! Over 400 vehicles to choose from. Call Will or Ashley today! 1-888-289-8935.

Cars

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1989 TOYOTA CAMRY. Auto, sunroof. 270,000 km. 1000.00 obo mike 250-226-7903

1969 12’ VINTAGE ARISTOCRAT LOLINER Trailer. Sleeps 3/4. Oven, Icebox, awning, storage. $650. 354 0575 2000 21FT. OKANAGON Ultra light travel trailer, rear bed, excellent condition. 250.359.7657 2007 ARTIC CAT M7 EFI, 162” Track, Fox Float Suspension. $5800 Call 250 551 7177

1999 FORD ESCORT StationWagon, 205K, Auto, Green, Winters/ Summers, Roof-Rack, rust-free, recent fluid flushes. $1750 250-3526965 1985 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET (rabbit) 1.8l standard parts or fixerupper doesn’t run does turn over 250-551-1256

Sleds/Bikes

1994 TOYOTA TERCEL $700 runs but needs engine work. Body, tranny good. New tires. 250-365-7556

HONDA ATV 1986 with snow blade $2500 KLR 650 2003 $3000 8253481

2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT.NEEDS brakes, left front strut. Runs great, no rust. $1550 o.b.o 250 505-2354 J

1979 HONDA TRAIL CT90 runs nice hi/lo transmision dual purpose has registration $1100 OBO 250-3523499

2001 BLACK CHRYSLER PT Cruiser, limited edition, loaded, sunroof, cd/tape leather, roof rack, $3000.00 250-354-7757 1996 CHEV 3/4 ton , diesel 4x4 4000.00 250 551 0137 1991 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Supreme. Well maintained, new winters, battery, great to get up to the ski hill. Call Jan 825-4411. 2000 FORD FOCUS S/W, 2L auto, air, cruise, tinted, new winters/brakes, good condition, $3850.00, (250)3579457 2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU, silver, fully-loaded, winters & summers tires, 174,000 km, $6000 obo. Call 250442-8809 or 250-442-2230. Grand Forks. 2004 SUBARU IMPREZA Outback Sport(wagon) Low KM’s, New Tires, Loaded, Excellent Shape. $13,500 (250)229-5340 1992 DODGE STEALTH Winter Stored beauty. 202000 km. New Computer. $5900 OBO. Evenings 250-352-1921 - Josie 1991 FORD GMQ, new winters, plus rims & summer tires. Good condition, regularly maintained $1000 obo, 250505-5347

KIDS DIRT BIKE 1991 Honda 50CC. 3 speed semi-automatic, no clutch, 4 stroke. Starts on 1st or 2cd try every time. Bike has been well maintained. Is in good condition. 250 354-3867 1999 KLR 650 blue green colour with 28000 kms. New Kenda tires. $3,400 obo. 250-825-4159 THE ONE - THE ONLY - The only one in....in Canada! Only authorized Harley-Davidson Technician Program at GPRC’s Fairview College Campus. Fairview, Alberta. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc. ab.ca/fairview.

Trucks/SUVs/Vans 1998 TOYOTA SIENNA minivan, auto, air cruise, pw, pdl, 296,000km runs good, $2995.00 250-354-8130 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 1995 TOYOTA 4RUNNER V6 Auto 4X4 power everything. Great mechanical shape.Reliable. $3800 OBO TJ 2505090289 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 2001 FORD 150 Long Box Truck, 7700 Series, single cab, 179,000km, $5000. or obo 250-352-6194

Tires/Parts/Other 4 ALL SEASON Tires 205/55R15 with Honda Prelude Alloy Rims. Excellent Condition $425 352-2181 1966 VW VAN (parts) $500 OBO. 1980 Volvo Wagon nice body no engine $10o, Chris 357-2305 NORDIC P205/75R14 MS on Nissan Rims $70.00 like new, Phone 359 7634 ALL-SEASON TIRES P215/70R15 on chrome wheels for Tautus cars 1986-2006. Used one season. $450.00 . 250-359-8066.

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PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING with TLC for all breeds. Bath and nails only specials. Ph: 250-551-5501 WANTED: MALE MOUSE for romantic interlude with my girl mice (really!). Chris 250-357-2822. PUPPY WANTED, THIS spring, labx, would like to meet puppies asap, before 8 wks. 352-6154

Psychic Readings PSYCHIC READINGS WITH Ratna, BFA., MFA., experienced meditator and energy reader for over 30 years. Tarot card readings also available. 250-229-4042

Lorne Westnedge & Drew Evans: THE TEAM THAT WORKS -- FOR YOU! Contact 250-505-2606 Lorne at: Lorne@rhcrealty.com Contact 250-505-2466 Drew at: Drew@rhcrealty.com Web-site. www.nelsonrealestate.com

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Please proof for accuracy th Phone: 250.354.3910 • F The Express is not resp NEW LISTING

Beautiful executive style 3 bed, 3 bath home on .55 acre view property just outside of city limits and walking distance to town. Featuring open floor plan, designer kitchen, vaulted ceilings, garden area.

$499,900

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ROSEMONT HALF DUPLEX

Don’t let this one get away! Great opportunity for first time buyers or if you are thinking of downsizing in this 1/2 Duplex. Featuring 2 bedrooms plus den, 1.5 bathrooms, level yard and a 25’ x 120’ lot.

$245,000

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COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY

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

$549,000

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DEVELOPERS OPPORTUNITY

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity. 3 bed. home with full, undeveloped basement. Great views from this location, near hospital and high school. Huge lot with potential for subdivision or further development.

$399,000

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BLAYLOCK CONDOMINIUM ONE bedroom 800 sq. ft. 8îx24î deck overlooking beautiful Kootenay Lake, call Jan 825-4411

ROOM FOR RENT April 1st, Sunny Blewet. w/d, 2 bathrooms, n/p, n/s $575 + utility Marisa 250.352.0886

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

4+ BEDROOM HOUSE, Fairview, Nelson. Treed yard, creek. Available March 15. Pets okay. References. 250-352-0766

BRAND NEW, 2 to 3 bedroom, hardwood, tile, master bedroom loft, riverview, treed, playmor junction, $319,000. 250-352-0086

2 BEDROOM SUITE, hardwood floors, view, laundry, storage, walking distance everywhere, recently renovated 1000+ utilities 354-7065

3.26 ACRE HOBBY farm 10 min. from nelson4bed room 3bath barn, pasture 620,000.

SUNNY, QUIET 2 bedroom suite near golf course. Storage and parking. Laundry. N/S N/P. $825+ 352-6849

ROSEMONT: COZY, CHARMING home. 3 BDR, wood floors, gardens, great neighbourhood & views. bchomesforsale.com or 352-9235 BRAND NEW 5 BDRM EXECUTIVE HOME BEASLEY ON 1 ACRE $650,000 250-352-3559

4 BEDROOM SUITE, W/D, N/S, N/P parking, deck, $1250 inclusive, April 1st, lease, 250-505-3563, 250-3522297, 250-551-3663

DOUBLE WIDE TRAILER in Rosemont Trailer Park. Asking $132,500. Reduced. Stainless steel appliances.Call Al 250-509-0787

CASTLEGAR FURNISHED 2-3 bedroom house for rent. Prefer responsible mature male. Ref. N/S $900.00 304-7806

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

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

BUILDING NEW HOME/COTTAGE? Factory Direct Prefabricated Systems Inventory Liquidation - Save 50%++ While They Last. GREEN-R-PANEL - 100’s of Dreams Delivered to Happy Families. 1-800-871-7089. Sacrifice from $9,975.00!

2 BEDROOM HOUSE @ 6 mile. laundry, internet, kitchen in adjoining house, gardens, orchard, $600 + utilities. 825 4027

Real Estate Wanted LOOKING FOR A 2/3 bedroom home in good condition under 300,000. Fairview desirable. Call Mel 352-5771.

2 BEDROOM HOME on corner lot in lower Fairview. Large living & dining room, new furnace, windows, & shower. No smoking, no pets. $1,000/ Month Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-505-2067

Rentals UPSTAIRS ROOM; SHARED foyer, bathroom, kitchen, utilities W/D on bus route. 352-4607

2 BEDROOM AVAILABLE immediately. Wood/electric heat, pets ok, rent negotiable, short term possible long term 1-250-832-8695

APRIL 1ST, UPHILL 2 bedroom carriage house, 5 appliances, internet, n/s $850 for single $975 Couple 250505-4820

NEAR THE CREEK, studio/cabin 10 minutes from Nelson, $500/mth, utilities included

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NEWLY RENOVATED 1 bdrm apt. uphill Nelson. 3 blocks to downtown. Available Mar. 15th. Fridge, stove, w/d. No smoking, no pets, no exceptions. References. $875.00 a month utilities included. 250-427-4414 cel. 250-421-1573

NEW HOUSE IN Nelson, 3BDRM, 1.5 bath, quiet street, walk to town, $1450 354-727510

Rentals Wanted

BACHELOR SUITE IN Nelson, available immediately. N/S N/P $650 includes all utilities and cable/internet 505-1178

30’S COUPLE NEED 2br dog friendly place nelson area april 1. 250 354 8315.

ROOM FOR RENT in Rosemont. W/ D, D.F., on bus route, view, friendly, 420$ inclusive. 250-352-0717. ROOM FOR RENT. Looking for quiet, mature, responsible person. Must love cats. $450. 250 551-5856. FURNISHED BEDROOM WITH private bathroom available for single clean responsible person. Uphill Nelson 250.352.1693 ROOM MATE ASAP Taghum $400 - $450 in 3 BDRM house. Very private and quiet, references 352-1331 Shared Accom. ROOM FOR RENT in Rosemont. W/ D, D.F., on bus route, view, friendly, 420$ inclusive. 250-352-0717. ROOM FOR RENT. Looking for quiet, mature, responsible person. Must love cats. $450. 250 551-5856. FURNISHED BEDROOM WITH private bathroom available for single clean responsible person. Uphill Nelson 250.352.1693

How to buy at auctions

“Sold! To the lady in the blue sweater who inadvertently rubbed the side of her nose and is now the owner of a velvet painting of Elvis.” It’s that kind of scenario that makes the uninitiated wary of auctions. However, auctions often provide opportunities for savvy buyers to purchase household furnishings, art and accessories at reduced prices. Auction inventories usually come from bank foreclosures, estate and fire sales; attendees may include collectors, investors, re-sellers and the general public. If you belong to the last group, you need to do your research before the auction begins. Know what you’re looking for and how much you are willing to spend.

FURNISHED BEDROOM WITH private bathroom available for single clean responsible person. Uphill Nelson 250.352.1693

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ROOM MATE ASAP Taghum $400 - $450 in 3 BDRM house. Very private and quiet, references

Steel Buildings STEEL BUILDING SALE! Less than WOOD. Less than CANVAS. Less than STEEL TRUSSES. Various sizes and shapes. Canadian Manufacturer Direct. For the BEST AND LOWEST call Pioneer Steel Manufacturers, 1800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

HELP WANTED STAFF WRITER AND FREELANCE CONTRIBUTORS The Express Newspaper is searching for individuals with previous newspaper writing experience to join our team on a part-time/freelance basis. A degree in journalism or appropriate prior work experience is required. Send cover letter and resume with not more than three samples of writing via email to nbecker@uniserve. com, subject: Express writer. Only candidates that have been shortlisted will be contacted.

Arrive at the venue in plenty of time to properly preview all items on the block that day. Check the condition, age and provenance of each item and set yourself a firm top price. Read the auction rules and regulations, especially any mention of additional fees and penalties. Once the auction is underway, it is easy to get caught up in the spirit of the occasion. It can be a

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lot of fun but, if you allow yourself to exceed your budgetary limit, you may experience a nasty case of buyer’s remorse the following day. Don’t allow the bidding game and auctioneer’s banter to seduce you. Many people become so competitive and intent upon ‘winning’, they almost forget what they are bidding on. The speed and intensity of the proceedings are deliberately designed to confuse you and coax you into spending more than you intended on items you never knew you needed. There is no exchange policy at an auction so any spon�� taneous, mal-functioning and overpriced � purchases �� are yours to keep. ‘Buyer beware’ indeed.

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

ROOM MATE ASAP Taghum $400 - $450 in 3 BDRM house. Very private and quiet, references 352-1331

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

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