Established 1988. SERVING NELSON & AREA VOLUME 20, NUMBER 23

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2008

HAZELDEAN

??

INSIDE

Editorial . . . . . . . . 5Street Talk . . . . . . 5Crossword . . . . . 16A&E . . . . . . . . . . . 10Events . . . . . . . . . 13Health . . . . . . . . . 14Classifieds . . . . . 16Home&Garden . . 18

Wetland wonder

Nature notes looks at the uses of wetlands.

PAGE 9

Dance sensation

Dance Umbrella brings another round of dancing locals to the Capitol.

PAGE 10

Holy Smoke trial on holdDefence wraps up witness testimony for defence of necessity, judge expects decision in September

Don’t hold your breath for a decision on the Holy Smoke trial, it will be September for the judge hands down a decision.

All the witnesses have been heard in the Holy Smoke trial and now counsel will make their written arguments about whether the local shop was pro-viding a necessary service to the community or just trafficking drugs. The defendants expect a decision in their B.C. Provincial Court case this September.

Alan Middlemiss, Kelsey Stratas, Paul DeFelice and Akka Annis faced charges of drug trafficking in a three-day trial that wrapped up on Friday, May 2. The men did not deny marijuana and other drugs were sold to undercover police officers from their business the summer of 2006, but argued they provided a necessary ser-vice to the public.

Speaking after the week’s testimony, DeFelice said it was a gradual process that led the owners to have designated

CHRIS SHEPHERD

A member of the L.V. Rogers Secondary School rugby team, in green, trys to avoid a swarm of Trail players in the team’s first game of the sea-son on Wednesday, April 30 at the Lakeside Park fields.Youth rugby ripped up the Lakeside Park fields on Wednesday, April 30. All games were exhibition games. The senior girls were sched-uled to play Grand Forks but only four opponents showed up so they played a mixed game.The junior boys from Trafalgar Junior Secondary beat the Grand Forks squad 17-12.In the final game, the L.V. Rogers Secondary team played a tough game against Trail and lost 15-7.

AN AD

Holy Smoke’s lawyer, Don Skogstad, presented a defence of necessity. The defence is a common-law defence and Skogstad said it was the first time in Canada it has been used in a drug trafficking case.

In explaining the defence, Skogstad described an analogy of a father and his 15-year-old son cutting firewood in the wilderness. Suppose the father cuts his body in such a way that he can’t drive the truck but he needs medical care. So, the 15-year-old drives the father’s truck to get help.

“That’s illegal too. But that’s justi-fied and that’s what we’re arguing.”

Skogstad said he and his clients know they’ve broken the law and aren’t disputing that fact.

“But you know sometimes the law is better off broken than not broken.”

What is a defence of necessity?

by Chris Shepherd dealers selling marijuana in the store.

“It’s what we would like soci-ety to do; provide a legalized, regulated market a lot like alco-hol and tobacco.”

The trial included expert testimony from Dr. Robert Melamede, a university profes-sor from the U.S. who testified that endocannabinoids, related to cannabis, are a building block of life and help fight aging.

Important to defence lawyer Don Skogstad’s case was the testimony of four Kootenay res-idents who told the court how marijuana helped them with medical conditions or drug and alcohol addictions. The witness-es all said Holy Smoke offered a safe environment to buy mari-juana that wasn’t mixed with other drugs.

One witness, a woman who suffered from Crohn’s disease, had a license to grow marijuana to deal with her medical con-dition. She testified that the licensing process was a long and difficult one, adding if her crops failed, Holy Smoke offered a

safe place to get marijuana.Two other witnesses testified

they didn’t consider getting a federal license for marijuana because the process was too intrusive and complicated. Both also said they didn’t like having their consumption monitored either.

Skogstad was pleased with the testimony. He said every-thing he wanted the judge to consider came out.

There is a need for Holy Smoke, Skogstad said. The Cannabis Compassion Club isn’t open 24 hours a day, he noted, referring to an organization that provides medical marijuana in Nelson.

“The Crown will say that you don’t need the Holy Smokes of the world because you can get licensing. Maybe someday that will be true but today, it’s just not true.”

Skogstad and the Crown prosecutor will make their writ-ten submissions this summer and Judge Don Sperry expects to make a ruling by Friday, Sept. 26.

If you can’t go through them . . .

by Chris Shepherd

BusinessPage 2 EXPRESS May 7, 2008 www.expressnews.ca express@expressnews.bc.ca

Trunk Show in the KootenaysThursday, May 8 to Saturday, May 10, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Natural Way Home, 535 Baker St.

Jenna Arpita is back from far and wide, representing many designers

from all over the globe.Radio is the major label and it is

brought forward by one nayana and one tarran and has been existing in one form or another for the last 10 years. It’s based in a sultry tango between the old and the new, strong in concept, but not forgetting the practical.

The clothing is durable and reli-able and are things you can wear everyday and rely upon.

Designs are inspired by Victorian carnivals, woollen explorers of the new world, classic children’s illus-tration, and renaissance spiritual scientists.

Briefly

The World Retail Congress was held last month in Barcelona, Spain and the overall prognosis for this industry was not positive.

In case we have not figured it out already, the global retail sector is in for a drawn out slowdown. Speakers at the conference warned that retailers would need to adapt or even com-pletely change their strate-gies in order to survive.

The return of inflation, pressure on the supply of even basic products and services and growing costs of doing business are to blame. Even huge retailers such as Ikea are already noticing a pronounced sales reduction in its most devel-oped markets which include the U.S. and Canada.

Currently, the U.S. retail markets are being some of the hardest hit with pes-simism and fear emerging as common themes for the economic situation south of the border.

In the past, consumer spending has been sufficient to carry retailers through the tough times but recov-ery is not expected to begin until the last quarter of 2009 at the earliest.

This means many retail-ers, big and small, may not

Money Honey

Joyce Jackson

Joyce Jackson is the owner of Lonnie’s for Her and Him and an executive member of the Nelson Business

Association.

Economic problems inbound

Vince DeVito has put his heart and sole into his new business, the Kootenay Pedorthic Clinic, an extnesion of his shoe repair busi-ness.

CHRIS SHEPHERD

Healthy foot focusDeVito’s opens pedorthic clinic to allow owner to focus on foot-care side of the business

survive until the turnaround begins. Of course, not all spending has dried up and consumers are still willing to spend money on new products and services.

The iPhone and Nintendo Wii are two examples of products that have created huge global demand. So, there is hope. One positive side of an economic down-turn for some businesses is the opportunity to focus on improving efficiencies.

There is also a chance that stronger organizations can widen the gap on weak-er competitors, which may or may not be a positive out-come depending on which side of the fence you are on. While most of Canada may still be plodding along, the planets will not be aligning for much longer. What hap-pens south of the border inevitably drifts north.

Opening the Kootenay Pedorthic Clinic was a natural step for Vince DeVito, owner and oper-ator of DeVito’s Shoe Repair.

DeVito has been in Nelson for 28 years now and opening the clinic at 415 Hall St., two doors up from his shoe repair busi-ness, was a way for him to offer better pedorthic services to the commu-nity.

A pedorthist is differ-ent from a podiatrist, the medically trained doctor. A pedorthist, DeVito explained, is more of a technician who helps people find appropriate orthotic fixes for certain

by Chris Shepherd conditions.Working with shoes

has been a family tra-dition for the DeVitos. His grandfather opened DeVito Shoe Repair in Trail over 80 years ago. His father worked in Trail also and on April 1, 1980, Vince DeVito came to Nelson and opened his own shop.

He had hoped to open the clinic on the 28th anni-versary, but construction delays pushed the open-ing back a few weeks.

He completely reno-vated the space, fitting it to his needs.

With his new clinic, DeVito can now devote his attention to his cli-ents. Before he had an office off the shoe repair

store, a space roughly a quarter the size of the new clinic. The old office didn’t offer the privacy he wanted to give his clients or the room he needed.

With the new space, DeVito has a long walk-way he can have clients walk up and down, giv-ing him a chance to see where problems might arise. The clinic also fea-tures a small raised plat-form where DeVito can easily measure a client’s foot without kneeling on the floor, a good thing because “Vince is getting older,” he said, jokingly referring to himself in the third person.

DeVito can also make casts of peoples’ feet eas-

ier in the new space. The casting process makes an exact duplicate of the cli-ents foot. DeVito sends the casts to a company in Vancouver which makes custom insoles for shoes.

Orthotics are not a cure, DeVito said, they are an aide, like eye glass-es.

A number of problems arise out of foot and ankle problems, DeVito said. He likened it to a house with a bad foun-dation where the win-dow on the second floor doesn’t close properly. Fix the foundation and the window closes. In the same way, some lower back problems can be fixed by orthotics – the foundation.

TIRE AD

May 7, 2008 EXPRESS Page 3www.expressnews.ca express@expressnews.bc.ca

News

“Social conscience” housing OK’dCouncil gives green light to Anderson Street housing project for seniors with mental issues

It didn’t take council long to approve a sup-portive housing project for older adults with men-tal issues.

At their Monday, April 21 meeting, coun-cil rezoned the land at 308 Anderson St. from P1 (institutional) to R6 (high density) to allow a 30-unit facility that will be operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays (CMHA-K).

Council’s approval was a vital step in the project for the developer, Mike Culos of Culos Group of Companies. Key to

by Chris Shepherd

the project is funding from B.C. Housing, but that agency required the land not be zoned P1. If council hadn’t rezoned the property, Culos could have built market housing on the land.

Culos said he and CMHA-K will start planning their build-ing, which has to meet

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold standards to qualify for provincial money. He hopes to get a development permit in the summer and a build-ing permit in the fall. Ideally, Culos would like to see the facility opened in late 2009.

The 30-unit facility

is targeted to the older homeless at-risk popula-tion with mental health or addictions issues. According to documents submitted to council in February when the proj-ect first came before them, the facility would include support in the form of workshops and other sup-portive programs, offered by Interior Health. The new building will also include office space for CMHA-K.

Culos was pleased the project was approved and believes the social servic-es it will provide will be a benefit to the community.

“This has a social con-science to it.”

SUBMITTED

Mayor grilled over cop talksDooley answers council concerns over preliminary talks of complimentary work by NCP in rural areas

Several councillors took Mayor John Dooley to task at this week’s council meeting over what they perceived as a lack of communication over potential changes to policing in the region.

The councillors were reacting to a report in an area newspaper that Mayor Dooley, chair of the Nelson City Police Board, was talking with several directors from the Regional District of Central Kootenay over how police services could change.

Mayor Dooley empha-sized the talks were in “the very early stages” and that it was too early to talk about specifics.

Speaking after the Monday, May 5 meet-ing, Mayor Dooley said

We’re your council. We have to be up to speed on this. We’re your team.

Coun. Gord McAdams,

the discussions with Al Dawson, director for Area F, Josh Smienk, director for Area E and Don Munro, director for Area H, were about how an arrangement between the Nelson City Police

(NCP) and RCMP could benefit the rural areas.

Any agreements would see the NCP compliment the RCMP, Mayor Dooley said, not replace them. The mayor said there has to be a

There’ll be several plans laid out before anything is decided.

Mayor John Dooley

discussion about what is needed in the surround-ing rural areas and what the national police pro-vide.

“If there’s any gaps, we see if there’s an agree-ment that’s needed.”

This all came about after RCMP staffing requirements – especial-ly the number of staff on at night – changed, Mayor Dooley told councillors. As of April, the RCMP are no longer allowed to have just one officer on duty. That has added hundreds of thou-sands of dollars to the RCMP budget and the rural areas end up hold-ing part of that financial burden.

Councillors Gord McAdams, Marg Stacey and Deb Kozak were worried the discussions could lead to Nelson tax

payers paying more for police services.

Mayor Dooley said those concerns were unfounded.

“There’ll be several plans laid out before anything is decided,” the mayor told the council-lors, adding he expected it would take several years before anything would be decided.

Changes to policing would have to be handled by the Police Services, a department of B.C.’s Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

That was little con-solation for Coun. McAdams.

“We’re your coun-cil. We have to be up to speed on this. We’re your team.”

Mayor Dooley said any changes would be brought before coun-

cil and noted the City’s police and RCMP already have an agree-ment to offer an inte-grated highway patrol in the region.

Tax increase temperedTax decreases from RDCK and hospital boards mean average taxes increase one per cent

Council gave next year’s budget its third reading this week and were relieved to learn taxes for the average res-ident won’t be as high as initially thought.

The tax payer receives one tax bill which includes the City of Nelson, the Regional District of Central Kootenay and the local hospital board.

While the City of Nelson is increasing its own taxes by an average 3.5 per cent, the RDCK and West Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital board have decreased their taxes, Linda Tynan, director

by Chris Shepherd

by Chris Shepherd

of corporate services explained to council at their Monday, May 5 council meeting.

That means taxes for the average tax payer – whose assessments increased the average amount – will see a one per cent tax increase this year.

So for someone who owns a home worth $312,000, that would translate to roughly $28 more in taxes, Tynan said.

That was good news for Councillor Robin Cherbo, who had raised concerns tax payers, especially those on fixed incomes, would be hit hard by this year’s

increase.“With that explanation

I will support the bylaw,” Coun. Cherbo said.

The rest of council agreed and passed the motion approving the budget.

The City added $288,000 of new initia-tives to its budget in 2008, including the fall munici-pal elections, building evaluations and hiring a full-time planner.

City staff were able to trim $169,245 from the budget but turned to the tax payer to cover the remaining $203,193.

The City is also bor-rowing $3.6 million for Baker Street Bridge work, upgrades to the

water system and Nelson Hydro. Once approved the City’s debt will climb to $21,835,948.

Once the motion is passed, the City has to get approval to borrow money through an alter-nate approval process. Plans to borrow money will be posted in adver-tisements and people will have 30 days to collect a petition with signatures of 10 per cent of Nelson voters opposed to any borrowing.

Council will give the budget it’s fourth and final reading at a spe-cial council meeting on Wednesday, May 7 at 12 p.m. in council cham-bers.

Page 4 EXPRESS May 7, 2008 www.expressnews.ca express@expressnews.bc.ca

News

When it comes to food, my favourite type of pizza might be different than yours. The same goes for books, movies and even dogs.

You may love labs, or border collies, while Tamara loves miniature pinchers, and Scott loves Neapolitan mastiffs.

Dogs have been bred for hundreds of years to serve many different pur-poses.

Today, we usually pick our dogs for companion-ship and often people choose to have a dog that have an easy going, happy-go-lucky type of personality.

Over the years dogs have been selectively

Paws for Thought

Keira Coutts

Keira Coutts has lived in Nelson for 11 years. Her home is hairy. Her truck is muddy. Her business is Central Bark. She shares her life with Romulus, Kalu, Bear, Molly and Fat Bart.

(Dog) variety is the spice of life

bred for temperament among other things. We humans seem to prefer a dog that can easily fit into our world.

That’s why submissive

temperaments are com-mon traits in many of our companion dogs, but not everyone prefers those types of dogs.

Breeds such as kuvas, Tibetan mastiff, filas, Neo’s, cane corso, and bull mastiffs, to name a few, are dogs that can be great family pets. Yet they are not as common and often these types of dogs are misunderstood.

I own a Tibetan mastiff and he is not friendly with strange people and does not want people who are not a part of his “family” to pet him.

These types of dogs have been bred to pro-tect, not attack but they do take the job very seri-

ously.I take him out – social-

izing is important – but I don’t let people pet him because this can be stress-ful for him.

Should you come to our home, where he can see that we have wel-comed you, and he feels all is safe.

We should try not to take offence if a person ask that you don’t pet their dog. Or assume the dog is mean. There are hundreds of breeds and although you may not understand why some-one would want a type of dog, it is probably safe to assume they are loved and adored as much as your dog.

Pedigree for for Second Chance Animal Shelter

Nelson’s Second Chance Animal Shelter is one of 26 animal shel-ters across Canada benefiting from Pedigree dog food’s adoption drive.

The company’s year-long cam-paign wants to raise $500,000 to cover vet care, vaccinations, shelter and food for shelter dogs.

Second Chance will receive at least $5,000 to support dogs in its care.

Silent auction and gala for homeless animalsSaturday, May 31 at the Prestige Lakeside Resort

The Second Chance Animal Shelter Society will host their first annual silent auction and gala fund-raising event.

Up for bid is a kayak, mountain bike, art work and numerous other goodies. The bar opens at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now, $40 per person or $300 for a table of eight. They can be purchased at the Nelson Animal Hospital, All Play Pet Care, Central Bark, The Prestige Lakeside Resort, and at the Second Chance Animal Shelter location at 2124 Ymir Rd.

This is going to be an evening of fun and entertainment and it all goes to a good cause, so invite your animal loving friends and sweet-hearts and come enjoy an evening.

Briefly

Conference bears fruitFuture of Food in the Kootenays Conference planners look ahead

Seeds planted last fall at the Future of Food in the Kootenays Conference have already started to bear fruit. About 270 peo-ple attended the confer-ence, held in Nelson in November 2007. The goals of the conference were to educate the community, support the exchange of information and to gen-erate an action plan. On Tuesday, April 29 the conference collaborative released their final report.

Conference collabora-tive member Dr. Andre Piver set the stage by reading off a list of recent scientific warnings about food and climate change.

“The bad news is that we have so-called peak oil and climate change set to hit at the same time,” said Piver. Piver mentioned rising grain prices, water privatization and the dependence of industrial agriculture on fossil fuels

We’ve created this problem and we need to find the solution and for me one of the solutions is to grow as much of our own food as possible.

Abra Brynne,member of the

Kootenay Local Agricultural Society

by Anna Kirkpatrick as factors that could jeop-ardize food security in the Kootenays.

“The changes required for a post-carbon future are fundamental,” Piver said.

The conference report contains a long list of rec-ommendations of ways to increase local food secu-rity. These include educa-tion about the value of locally-grown food, land-use planning to support farming and community networking. Piver’s pre-sentation made it clear that many food security initiatives are already underway.

Thirty six groups were established during the conference to work on food-related issues. Representatives from a variety of community organizations spoke about work that is already in progress.

Abra Brynne of the Kootenay Local Agricultural Society spoke

about the importance of growing food locally.

“We’ve created this problem and we need to find the solution and for me one of the solutions is to grow as much of our own food as possible,”

Bryne said. Matt Lowe, member

of the West Kootenay EcoSociety, gave an update about the Kootenay Grain Co-op. This year the Co-op with involve a part-nership between three Creston grain farms and 200 families in the Nelson area. Lowe said he hopes the Co-op can be expand-ed in the future to meet demand.

Piver also unveiled a new interactive website (www.kootenayfood.ca) that will allow people in the Kootenays to exchange information about food issues. The website is free to use and has bulletin boards, groups, forums and a business directory. Piver sees the website as an important way to con-nect people interested in food issues.

“Underlying the chang-es we have to make it comes back to re-devel-oping community,” Piver said.

Whole School’s spring marketSaturday, May 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan River Road

This is the Vallican Whole School’s ninth annual fundraiser. Adults pay $2 at the door.

They will have a plant sale with flower and veg-etable starts and perenni-als donated by local nurs-eries and greenhouses and seedlings and perennials from school families.

There will be craft ven-dors selling their wares, penny raffle tables so the adults and the children can enjoy an old bazaar favou-rite and a silent auction.

Outside, for the chil-dren there will be a pet-ting zoo, fun games and races organized through-out the day (including making and racing stick horses), face-painting, bubble-mania, an art table for children to let their creativity flow and Barry Gray will tell sto-ries at 12 p.m.

They are also having a raffle, with a deluxe room at the Prestige Inn, a massage or acupunc-ture treatment, brunch at the Hume Hotel and two day-passes to Ainsworth Hot Springs as the main prize.

Call Rachel at (250) 226-7737 for more infor-mation. Call Jen at (250) 226-7029 to book a table.

Briefly

May 7, 2008 EXPRESS Page 5www.expressnews.ca express@expressnews.bc.ca

Opinions & Letters

PHONE (250) 354-3910FAX 352-5075 EMERGENCY CELL 354-9001

express@expressnews.bc.ca554 Ward St. Nelson, B.C. V1L 1S9

ADVERTISING: Colli ChristanteADMINISTRATION: Marina Kiborn

PRODUCTION: Laura DuncanDISTRIBUTION: Gene Schmunk

ISSN 1196-7471

The Express Newspaper is owned by Kootenay Express Communication Corp.

Publications Mail Agreement #0654353. Paid at Nelson, B.C PUBLISHER Nelson Becker EDITOR Chris Shepherd

Fish Heads & Flowers

Send us your Fish Heads and Flowers! All sub-missions to the Express Fish Heads and Flowers section will be considered provided that no one is identified in the text or signature, all signatures are anonymous, and the submission is both concise and written in good taste. We reserve the right to withhold publication of submissions if these standards are not satisfied. To submit your gift of Fish Heads or Flowers, you may send email to express@expressnews.bc.ca, drop off or mail to 554 Ward Street, Nelson, B.C., V1L 1S9, or fax to (250) 352-5075. We will not accept submissions over the telephone. The Express cannot guarantee that your submission will be printed due to space limitation.

Flowers - beds of blooming flowers to beautiful friends who love us like family!Fish Heads - to people who wear too much scent and don’t realize how much it can affect people when they walk into a place of business, etc. Flowers - to the best land-lady for the past 12 years. You know who you are! - RelievedFish Heads - to those who let their dogs poop on the side-walk and just leave it there. I don’t enjoy dodging your irresponsibility when I am in a hurry. - Poopy shoes Flowers - to those who picked up 36 orange bags of litter

along the highway, I counted them! Now let’s never litter again, it looks beautiful! Fish Heads - to "profession-als" who treat clients with disrespect. - DisappointedFlowers - to the very kind young man who helped me pay for my groceries. I most definitely will be paying it forward. - Thank you so very muchFish Heads - to drivers who drive unnecessarily close to cyclists on the highway. - Peeved pedallerFlowers - to all of my friends who are going to help me move at the end of the month!

Editorial

Drugs are a problem that aren’t going away in our society. The recent trial of the Holy Smoke Culture Shop owners shows this, as do the constant reports from the RCMP of another grow op or drug lab bust-ed. At its most personal, drugs are a health problem, affecting the user in a host of negative ways. There is an option, and that’s to legalize drugs so the govern-ment control the quality and eventually wean people off of them.

Look at what happened with cigarette usage and alcohol consumption.

At the outset, people over the age of 19 should have access to drugs, providing they’re informed of the effects and potential consequences of taking the drugs.

Some people get violent when under the influence and these people need to be given a choice: stop using or be isolated (some form of jail, perhaps) and left to take the drugs they want. The violent drug user would only be let out when they stop using the drugs.

This idea is all about stopping some of the vio-lence in our society.

Drug users who don’t have the money to support their habits turn to crime to support their drug use. This affects people who shouldn’t be.

In conjunction with legalizing drugs, the health establishment has to be involved in a comprehensive information campaign to let people know just what they’re getting into.

Legalize drugs so we can control them all

Street Talk

Broad beans. They’re a type of bean and they’re the from the devil.

Barrett Higman,Bright, Australia

What food do you never eat?

French food. I had a terrible experience with andouillete. We found out later it’s a sausage made from pig’s colon.

Sarah Higman, Bright, Australia

Caviar. Instead of tasting pleasant to me it tastes like the docks of Vancouver.

Lucy Methuen,Nelson

Happy Mother’s DayMothers are important to each of us, obviously,

and Sunday, May 11 is a time to remember our moth-ers and that all the good that we are, to great extent, comes from our mothers (fathers too, but their day is later).

Yet any badness, if we haven’t reached our highest goals, is not the responsibility of our mothers.

We can buy them presents, which are always appreciated, but the best present we can get them is to thank them for being our mother.

Energy should be spent on housing crisis, not Holy SmokeDear editor:The courts are now

processing the “crimi-nal” charge against Holy Smoke Culture Shop.

As we know cases are sometimes switched city location because a hos-tile environment sur-rounds it. It can be said that to a certain degree, the City of Nelson, by recently upping its coop-eration with police in enforcement of breaking up cannabis grow ops, has worked to mobilize opin-ion against the growth

and sale of cannabis, in spite of the fact that can-nabis production and dis-tribution generates local jobs and revenues.

It’s sad to see the City of Nelson furnishing such support to suppression of our local cannabis com-merce and it’s time it sees the outlawing and prose-cution of cannabis growth and sale as a waste of taxpayer’s money, a waste of time, a waste of personnel, a waste of resources, and a waste of “air time.”

What should the City of Nelson put that money and that energy into instead? How about Nelson’s whopping hous-ing crisis? Or care for the mentally disabled, or the crying need for added daycare resources?

Ignorance can be reversed.

Hopefully the judge handling this case thinks on higher ground than the City of Nelson presently occupies.

Phil Mader,Nelson

Letters to the editorWe encourage our readers to write to us. Please

address letters meant for publication to the editor.

We do not accept open letters. Letters must be

short (200 words maximum) and to the point.

We reserve the right to edit letters, and the

decision to publish or not to publish is completely

at the discretion of the editor and publisher.

Commentaries can be longer (500 words

maximum) and are more in-depth than letters.

If you wish to write a commentary, please first

contact the editor.

All letters and commentaries must be signed and

include your name, address and phone number.

We will not print “name withheld” letters. Opinions

in the Express are not necessarily those of the

publisher or the Express advertisers.

As a member of the Green Party since November 1993, I have long held that party policies need to ensure that citizens do not have to wear a hair shirt and live in a cave to be considered envi-ronmentally conscious.

Many in the various levels of Canadian government have consistently stated they wanted to achieve Kyoto targets but few have actually implemented policies that achieve those goals.

Is achieving Canada’s Kyoto target doable without collapsing our economy and current standard of living? A few years ago, I took the carbon test on the federal government’s website and was horrified to learn that my partner and I had a carbon footprint of more than the Canadian average, at 7.7 tonnes. Wow, I thought, if even environmentally conscious me cannot make sure that we reduce our greenhouse gas emissions what hope is there for the average citi-zen.

Well, two years later (no thanks to the federal Conservative government who

discontinued their carbon challenge web-site) I believe Gail and I have exceeded the reduction required under Kyoto. We now have a carbon footprint that is nearly 52 per cent less than what it was two years ago.

We have primarily achieved this by making two major changes in our lives. One: cutting our household consumption of electricity by 39.6 per cent, which is the equivalent of eliminating over half a tonne of C02 emissions. Two: letting go of being private owners of an SUV and becoming members of the Kaslo Branch of the Nelson Car Share Co-op, which we believe will save three tonnes of C02 emissions per year.

I personally hate hair shirts and think that living in a cave is too dark and damp. What we all need to continually do is creatively look at ways to lower our collective carbon footprints and share the results with others. What have you done to meet your Kyoto targets? Why not share those actions with your friends and neighbours?

Commentary Have you met your Koyoto targets yet?Andy Shadrack – director for Area D in the RDCK.

1. Keep it short. The more concise your letter, the more dynamic it will be.

2. Address one issue per letter. If you have more than one issue, write a separate letter.

3. Be opinionated. Avoid citing facts, but rather express your opinion regarding the facts.

4. Don’t get personal. Attack the issues, not the person.

5. State your premise in the first sen-tence. Make the subject of your let-ter known immediately.

6. We’re unique. The Express gives priority to letters written especially for the Express.

7. Have a “second set of eyes” review your letter before submitting. This will help ensure your idea is being conveyed.

8. Handwritten is okay; typed is bet-ter; e-mailed is preferred.

9. If you see a problem, suggest a solution.

10. The purpose of a letter to the editor is to provoke discussion within the community.

Ten tips for a good letter to the editor

We try to print letters as soon as we receive them; however, due to the number of letters received on occasion, we are unable to print them all at once. They may be printed at a later date. We reserve the right to edit any letter to the editor. We are not required to print all letters received. Opinions in the Express are not necessarily those of the Publisher or the Express advertisers.

Page 6 EXPRESS May 7, 2008 www.expressnews.ca express@expressnews.bc.ca

News

They’re back. The bears are out. It’s time to get serious about bear proofing our properties.

Our local bruins are waking up from their long winter naps. They are hun-gry and pickin’s are pretty scarce. Since green-up occurs in the valley bottoms first, that’s where bears will be looking for food. Unfortunately that’s also where people live and it’s next to impossible for a hungry bear to resist the temptation of grabbing a quick meal from a buffet of pungent garbage. One bear can also communicate to other bears, through its scat and scent trails, the location of a food source and that your yard is a great place to chow down. In due course, this chain of events leads to bears being shot.

The probability of a human suffering serious injury from a bear encounter in B.C. is one in a million, yet on average 1,700 bears are killed yearly in B.C. sim-ply for wandering into our neighbour-hoods.

Last year 32 bears were destroyed in the Nelson area. Ultimately the respon-sibility of avoiding having our furry neighbours killed, lies with ourselves. Please treat bears with respect and avoid confrontation.

It is vital not to store garbage out-side or leave it on your balcony. This however begs the question, “How can I stand the smell of garbage in my house, especially when garbage pick-up is every

two weeks?”Here are some tips that will help

reduce odours so you can store all of your garbage in the house. The trick to avoiding a build up of foul odours is to stash smelly items separately from non-smelly ones.

Recycle clean glass, plastics, metals and paper.

Wash non-recyclable containers before discarding.

Stash food scraps, especially meat, fish and bones in the freezer in an airtight container.

Keep a compost bucket with a lid under the sink for fruit and vegetable scraps.

Use cloth diapers or put disposable diapers in a heavy-duty plastic bag (or double bag) and tie it shut. Store in a plastic bucket with a tight lid.

On garbage day you can put every-thing into one bag, but make sure to put the trash out as close to pick-up time as you possibly can.

Keep your garbage containers clean.It’s up to us to keep our bears and

communities safe. We can read books and surf the net, bears can’t. You can learn lots more at www.getbearsmart.com. Call (250) 359-6611 or e-mail eekbears@hotmail.com for more infor-mation.

– submitted by Evelyn Kirkaldy,

Get Bear Smart Society

The bears are back in town

EcoSociety AGMThursday, May 8, 7 p.m. at the Hume Room in the Hume Hotel

The West Kootenay EcoSociety’s annual general meeting will include the election of the 2008/09 board of direc-tors, updates on EcoSociety campaigns, an EcoSociety year in review and a slideshow presentation of the Purcell Mountains by Gary Diers.

EcoSociety awardsOn Saturday, April 19 the West

Kootenay EcoSociety hosted the Environmental Awards Gala and pre-sented awards to six West Kootenay residents, recognizing their significant contribution to environmental conserva-

tion.Rossland’s Tracey Saxby won the

Resource Recovery Award; Jennifer Yeow, from Passmore, won the Community Environmental Activist Award; Gary Diers, from Argenta won the Wilderness Protector Award; and Nelson’s Nancie Dohan won the Environmental Educator Award.

The EcoSociety was to present a Lifetime Achievement Award to a West Kootenay resident but after a long process and a lot of back and forth the judges couldn’t decide on just one individual and all agreed that Lifetime Achievement awards would be presented to two individuals: Suzy Hamilton, from the North Shore and Carol Pettigrew from Blueberry.

The West Kootenay EcoSociety wants locals to green up their com-muting by joining a national commuter chal-lenge in June.

“We see the commut-er challenge as a way to help empower local people to take charge of their own health and the health of the planet,” said John Alton, a mem-ber of the society. “We plan on making Nelson a contender with other Canadian cities for most greenhouse gas emis-sions saved.”

The EcoSociety will

approach businesses, local governments, com-munity organizations and schools to partici-pate and challenge one another for the right to be the greenest commut-ing organization in the region from Sunday, June 1 to Saturday, June 7.

The winning school will receive $250 for a sustainable project of their choice, while par-ticipants in other win-ning organizations will be treated to a drink with EcoSociety members at a local pub. There will be great prizes for indi-

vidual efforts as well.The program is based

on a friendly competi-tion between workplaces and communities across Canada to see which has the highest percentage participation rates dur-ing the week.

By registering partici-pation online, Canadians are able to see the results of their healthier com-mutes with respect to greenhouse gases reduc-tions calculated by taking into account kilometre not travelled and leaving your car at home.

– submitted

Briefly

EcoSociety wants people to take the commuter challenge

FILE PHOTO/CHRIS SHEPHERD

May 7, 2008 EXPRESS Page 7www.expressnews.ca express@expressnews.bc.ca Page 8 EXPRESS May 7, 2008 www.expressnews.ca express@expressnews.bc.ca

News

Run ad goes full page

Page 8 EXPRESS May 7, 2008 www.expressnews.ca express@expressnews.bc.ca

News

FRIENDS Parent WorkshopWednesday, May 14, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the School District 8 office at 570 Johnston Rd.

Learn more about child anxiety and how to help children manage their worries. This pre-sentation is free, but pre-registration is needed. Please register with Terri Richardson at 250-352-6681 or trichardson@sd8.bc.ca.

FRIENDS is an evi-dence-based prevention and risk reduction class-room-based program being offered to Grade four and five students throughout B.C. Through FRIENDS, children have the opportunity to reduce their risk of developing anxiety and build their resiliency by learning important life skills such as: how to problem-solve, how to manage worries and dif-

ficult situations, how to change negative think-ing into positive thinking and how to be calm and relax.

Big BikeSaturday, May 10, 2 p.m. at the Extra Foods parking lot, 708 Vernon St.

Two new teams have joined the annual fund-raiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Nelson Emergency Services and staff from Nelson Curves have put teams together to ride a 29-person bike for heart and stroke research.

Join a Big Bike team today and help pedal the monster bike across Canada with a team of up to 29 riders by taking on a 15- to 20-minute por-tion of the journey. To register, contact Nancy Liknes 250-505-5342 for details and visit www.big-bike.ca or call toll-free at 1-888-HSF-INFO.

BrieflyRest from an activity

is a critical component of staying fit.

Often, we tend to feel guilty from taking a rest day between work-outs, however our bod-ies require this time for repair. Overtraining can sometimes weaken us both physically and men-tally and increase sus-ceptibility to illness and injury. Incorporating a rest day into your work-out schedule allows for the increased flexibility between work, home and recreation.

It is during this period of rest, also known as recovery, which enables the body to repair mus-

Good rest is crucial to exerciseKeeping Fit

Chris Wright

Chris Wright a fitness technician working at the Nelson and District Community Complex.

cle tissue, replenish energy/fluid stores and adapt to the stressors related to working out. The ability to also get a “solid” good night sleep is also worth mention-

ing. Getting an adequate amount of sleep allows for the release of certain neurotransmitters that aid in the repair and res-toration of the body.

Knowing how much recovery we need may vary depending on your workout goals. For many individuals an active recovery is fine. This means that on your day(s) off, participat-ing in mild recreational activities such as walking or catching up on some light chores around the house are great ways to flush your body of the chemical by products created during intense workouts.

Another form of recovery is called long term recovery. This is for individuals who need to train year around and take seasonal breaks in the form of cross train-ing. Recovery time can vary between a few days off to one full week off of virtually no activity at all. This time off optimiz-es the ability of the indi-vidual to take on another vigourous schedule of training and competing.

Remember that rest from activity is as equal-ly important as doing the activity itself. If you have any further questions, please contact a health care professional.

If you are build-ing or purchasing a brand new home, choosing a colour scheme is one of many decisions you will make. Faced with a completely blank canvass can be daunting.

Your contractor may need to know right now, today, exactly what colour the guest bedroom is going to be. Compared to the decisions you have already made, choosing paint is one of the least onerous because it is so easy to redo or correct. If you dislike the hardwood floor-ing that’s already installed, or the placement of a window, the rem-

edies are far more costly and disrup-tive. So relax, this is only paint.

You will have to select colours well before you live in the home, maybe even before the drywall is up. Keeping in mind that you can change them if they don’t feel right once your belongings have

moved in, here are a couple of approaches:

Look at the room as you might an actual painting. There’s a back-ground (walls, ceiling and floors), a middle ground (window cover-ings, mouldings, large furniture)

and a foreground (smaller items, art and accessories).

Know as many of your mid-dle ground elements as possible (upholstery, drapes, etc.) before choosing the background colours to support them. It’s easier than searching for a couch to match your paint later.

Place one significant item in each empty room. Select something you intend to keep in the room when it is finished and something you love. Position it where it is easily seen every time you walk through your new home. Eventually, the object may lead you to the appro-priate colours for the room.

Once the home is furnished and seen in different lights at various times of day, you may discover one or two colours don’t work. No problem, it’s only paint.

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.

Nest Building

Kate Bridger

How to pick the right paint for your room

May 7, 2008 EXPRESS Page 9www.expressnews.ca express@expressnews.bc.ca

News

Spring tea with your motherSaturday, May 10, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Memorial Hall

The St. Saviour’s Anglican Church folks thought it would be a won-derful day to welcome the community into the Memorial Hall for a per-fectly steeped cup of tea served with a very special angel food cake(diabetic and gluten-free options available).

There will also be fresh home baked breads, cook-ies, loafs and treats for sale.

The main idea of this social event is to relax and enjoy companionship. The $5 admission supports the fundraising for the hall which is a heritage build-ing. This fine granite stone block structure is a mar-vel and a cornerstone for the entire community. The Kinderschool, Wildflower School, and The Nelson Theatre Society call it home. Music teach-ers, youth and children’s groups, environmental and peace conferences find it an affordable space and the newly modernized kitchen makes any booked

funeral or wedding recep-tion a gracious gathering. Some major new work must be done to the heat-ing system in order to keep providing our city with this valuable hall.

Mother’s Day in PassmoreSunday, May 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Passmore Hall, 3656 Old Passmore Rd.

For more that 30 years Passmore seniors have been hosting the Mother’s Day event.

This year they’re offer-ing a homemade butter-

milk pancake breakfast with all the fixins including sausages, scrambled eggs and beverages.

There will be raffle tick-ets on hand for a dollar each, with a handmade quilt by Julie Robbins and other prizes awarded at 1 p.m. Also, a garden plant sale is available, with tomatoes and peppers and squash, which have all gotten a head start on the summer, even with the cool spring.

Admission is $7 for adults, $4 for children under 12. Call (250) 226-6860 for more informa-tion.

Briefly

Sunday, May 11, is Mother’s Day. It’s not surprising that Mother’s Day became an official celebration earlier than Father’s Day. The ste-reotypical relationship between mother and child is more significant, more poignant than the father/child stereotype. And stereotypes tend to have some factual basis.

For those of us whose mothers are no longer with us, Mother’s Day can encourage a time of nostalgic reflection. What was her legacy?

For me, it included three things. First and foremost was her unshakeable belief in and dependence

This column intends to publicize agencies that support seniors’ activities, the lifestyle of interesting seniors, and topics of interest to seniors and those who care about seniors. As well, we – the column and I – will express opinion related to the things, both naughty and nice, that governments and their agencies do to and for seniors.

Those opinions will be mine, and not necessarily those of the Express.

Seniors’ Saga

George Millar

Think of your mother’s legacy

on God. Second was her recognition that each indi-vidual person has intrinsic merit and that the power and prestige that come from ancestry or wealth are not the real measure of a person. Third was her “can-do” attitude. One of

her frequent expressions was, “Never say die, just say damn.”

For some mothers, being members of the sandwich generation means being the caregiver to an aging parent while continuing to maintain the role of mother to a-live-at-home adult child.

The adult offspring want to be living inde-pendently but the entry-level job they have found since completing their education doesn’t meet both their current living expenses and their stu-dent-loan debt load. Most of the mothers are seniors or nearly seniors. They help define a very special

part of the meaning of the word “mother.”

Perhaps Stephen Leacock had that kind of mother in mind when he wrote his descrip-tion of the celebration of Mother’s Day in his boyhood home. Father rented a car in order to take Mom and the family on a picnic outing in the country. But after Mom had spent the time and effort to organise the pic-nic, it was determined that the vehicle wouldn’t hold the whole family and, of course, it was Mother who stayed behind.

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, especially those who are seniors.

Wetlands are the “work-horse of the aquatic system.” Unlike the energetic rivers or slithering creeks, wetlands appear to have distilled darkness with captive cattail shadows and tunnels of hol-lowed-out logs.

However, spend time at the side of a healthy wetland and you will become aware of the vital ecological role these ecosystems provide.

There are five classes of wetlands: bogs, fens, marsh-es, swamps and shallow open water. Whether the sun draws a quiet line through the trees, or rain paints soft circles over the water, the stillness of these water bod-ies is deceiving. The health of the entire watershed relies on the reliability of the wet-lands upstream.

The wonder of the wetlandsNature Notes

Emily Nilsen

The Land Conservancy is a non-profit, charitable land trust working throughout British Columbia to protect important habitat. If you would like more information contact Emily Nilsen, the terrestrial stewardship advisor,

at enilsen@conservancy.bc.ca or 354-7345.

On Sunday, April 27, the West Kootenay Junior Golf program held their first tour-nament of 2008 at Birchbank. A total of 24 players participated in the event. The weather was excellent and the course was in great shape.

Ranking for each division were:Overall Low Gross: first, Gary Janni

Birchbank, 71; second Nik Jmaeff, Castlegar and third being a tie between Colton Nordquist, Granite Point and Matt Zanier, Birchbank.

17-18 Age: first, Colton Nordquist and Matt Zanier tied, 3rd Havill Leitch of Nakusp and Braedan Chown, Balfour tied.

15-16 Age: first, Nik Jmaeff; second Colin Gill, Birchbank and third Lauren Taylor, Granite Point.

13-14 Age: first, Brenan Moroney Birchbank; second Tyler Mckay Birchbank and third Ryan Jmaeff, Castlegar.

12 and Under: first, Braedan Mckay, Birchbank; second, Nathan Mckay, Birchbank and third Ryan Fullerton, Birchbank.

Females: first, Lauren Taylor; second, Kate Weir, Birchbank.

The next tournament is in Christina Lake on Sunday, May 4.

Register by calling the pro shop at (250) 447-9313 by the Thursday before the tour-nament or by signing up at the previous tournament. Costs are $15 for 13 to 18 age group and $10 for 12 and under age group.

You will need a handicap for the 13 to 18 year old groups. For additional information e-mail Cam Leitch at wkjuniorgolf@yahoo.ca.

–submitted

Jr. golf results

Many plants that grow here are busy acting as natural fil-ters. Wetlands are capable of absorbing heavy metals from polluted waters. In the marsh, nitrogen and phosphorous are soaked up to cleanse the water that flows (in a more purified form) downstream.

Like a giant sponge, the vegetation and soils in a wet-land sop up rainwater and snowmelt. This provides a gradual yet steady supply of

water for plants and animals and decreases the likelihood of downstream flooding.

Providing habitat for a vari-ety of wildlife is another func-tion of wetlands. The brushy edges provide protection for nesting birds and are com-mon fish spawning grounds. Our local painted turtles at the Grohman Narrows wet-land sun themselves on the pond-side rocks.

Humans have a history of

dredging, draining and rip-ping around the edges of these delicate ecosystems. Please be aware of wetlands, they are not to be messed with. We rely on them for clean groundwater and they provide essential habitat.

If you have a wetland on your property and would like to know more about how to restore or enhance its eco-logical features, please con-tact us.

Waterfowl and a tutrle share a log at Grohman Narrows Provincial Park on Saturday, May 3.CHRIS SHEPHERD

Page 10 EXPRESS May 7, 2008 www.expressnews.ca express@expressnews.bc.ca

Arts & Entertainment

Members of Dance Umbrella perform “Scent of a Season Past” during rehersal for the dance school’s upcoming recital at the Capitol Theatre.CHRIS SHEPHERD

Dance Umbrella recitalThursday, May 8 to Saturday, May 10, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and a 2 p.m. mati-nee at the Capitol Theatre

Members of the Dance Umbrella will take to the Capitol Theatre stage this weekend for the dance school’s annual recital.

Dancers will perform ballet (including some pointe) modern, hip hop, jazz and tap pieces over the weekend, said Jann Galliver, administrator for the Dance Umbrella Society.

There will be more partnering this year, Galliver said.

“There’ll be two pieces where the older boys and older girls will do lifts. A lot of lifts.”

Dancing the night away

C.R. AverySaturday, May 10, at The Royal on Baker

C.R. Avery was born in Smith Falls, Ontario two months premature, weighing four pounds nine ounces, about the same size as a pocket har-monica.

Since then C.R. has toured the world, from Moosejaw to Berlin, Edinborough to New Orleans and Harlem to Saint John’s, performing solo or with his band. C.R. is also a member of the trio Tons of Fun University, who received national

acclaim after popping up three years ago on the folk festival circuit.

The author of six hip-hop operas, the latest – The Boxer Who Just Returned from London – made its debut in January, with plans to be turned into a series for CBC television in April. He has recorded 10 albums selling 8,000 copies worldwide, the lat-est being Chain Smoking Blues.

C.R. currently resides in East Vancouver, weigh-ing in at 185 pounds.

Tickets are $10 at the door.

SUBMITTED

Guitar Hero skate park fundraiserThursday, May 15, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Spiritbar

The Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skate Park Society is holding a Guitar Hero contest.

Open stage runs from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the contest starts after that.

The songs are randomly select-ed, and there are 20 contestants only so register early.

$25 to enter, first prize is $500, winner take all.

Extra prize for best Guitar Hero costume.

Register at Garden Coffee Co. at the Chahko-Mika Mall. $10 cover, all proceeds go towards an outdoor skate park for Nelson and area.

Wayman and Stetson’s book launchFriday, May 9, 7:30 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre, #3-320 Vernon St. (alley entrance)

Winlaw author Tom Wayman will launch A Vain Thing, a collection of four novellas which focuses on human vanity – whether expressed as racism, or in intimate relations, or even in artistic creation. Kelowna writer Valerie Stetson will read from her collection of short fiction, The Year I Got Impatient.

“When I was assembling my book, [A Vain Thing],” Wayman

says, “I realized one thing all these novellas have in common is they deal with a facet of vanity.”

Stetson’s The Year I Got Impatient is a collection of stories that follows men and women in dif-ferent walks of life while they cope with the events, good and bad, that shape them. In many ways, these eight stories look at how people bridge the differences between them, whether their differences are of race, culture, age or sensibility.

West Side StoryThursday, May 15 to Saturday, May 17, 8 p.m. and a matinee at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Capitol Theatre

Mount Sentinel Secondary School presents West Side Story, a classic Romeo and Juliet adapta-tion and assimilation into American 1950s culture.

Tickets are $15.25 or $13.25 for students and seniors.

It features a talented cast of 40 led by Heather Shippit (direc-tor), Rick Lingard (music director) and Lynette Lightfoot (choreogra-pher). Put together by the school’s fine arts program.

Pangea DaySaturday, May 10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oxygen Art Centre, #3-320 Vernon St. (alley entrance)

Pangea Day taps the power of film to strengthen tolerance and

compassion while uniting mil-lions of people to build a better future. In a world where people are often divided by borders, differ-ence and conflict, it’s easy to lose sight of what we all have in com-mon. Pangea Day seeks to over-come that – to help people see themselves in others – through the power of film.

Sites in Cairo, Kigali, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai and Rio de Janeiro will be linked live to pro-duce a program of powerful films, visionary speakers, and uplifting music. People all over the world will come together to share a com-mon experience: watching films made by the world for the world.

The four-hour program will be broadcast live to the world through the Internet and people will get a chance to see it at the Oxygen Art Centre.

For more information on this extraordinary global event and to see the list of films and speakers, visit www.pangeaday.org.

Music in the MarketSaturday, May10 at the Cottonwood Falls Market

Listen to the original music of singer-song-writer Darin Walch, who will play folk music 10 a.m. ‘till 12 p.m. Stick around for some Klezmer traditional Jazz music with the very lively and entertaining group “Heavy Shtetl” ‘till 2 p.m.

May 7, 2008 EXPRESS Page 11www.expressnews.ca express@expressnews.bc.ca

Arts & Entertainment

Bassbin TwinsFriday, May 9 at the Spiritbar

Bassbin Twins have been releasing records in the underground dance music scene since 1992 includ-ing their own Bassbin Twins Volume series, EPs for labels like Skint and Southern Fried, SSR, Marine Parade, Mute, Spider Cuts and numerous remixes for artists including Boogie Down Productions, Evil 9, DJ Punk Roc, Dub Pistols, Freakpower, etc.

The Bassbin Twins live set is an anything goes mix bringing in broken beats both old and new school, jacking tech house, electro, and funky drum and bass all put through the Bassbin blender and mashed in the name of up for it party music.

The Bassbin Twins live set aims to be fun, unpre-dictable, and one of the guaranteed highlights of any event.

Those who caught his set in Fractal Forest last summer will be sure not to miss this.

Tickets available at Eddy Music the Hume Hotel for $15.

Mother’s Day music in KasloSunday, May 11, 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church in Kaslo

The Kaslo Concert Society and Piano Plus present Jeanne Lamon and Friends.

Jeanne Lamon is conductor of Tafelmusik. Her friends are flutist Elissa Poole, cellist Christina Mahler, and violist Stephen Marvin – all Tafelmusik veterans.

The Piano Plus mandate is to provide classical music performances in Canada’s smaller centres.

This program by four of Canada’s most respected players is sure to please even the most discerning listener. Included are flute quartets by Mozart, string trios by Beethoven and Boccherini, and Linda Catlin Smith’s Piece for Solo Flute. A perfect occasion to treat mother to dinner and a concert.

Advance tickets are available at Figments in Kaslo

DJ BotoxxSaturday, May 10 at the Spiritbar

Soenke Dose, alias DJ Botoxx, was born 1967 in Germany. In 1995 he came to Berlin and opened up the record store Freizeitglauben Berlin and focused on electronic club music. Since 1997 he has been DJing all over the world in a style he refers to as minimaltechno. He also founded the record label Freizeitglauben Berlin and recently sold it and moved to Gray Creek, B.C. with his partner and is now working in his studio on his first record.

SUBMITTED

Double amputee climber shares his storyWednesday, May 14, 7 p.m. at Slocan Park Hall, 3036 Hwy. 6, beside the Slocan Park Co-op

What happens when you’ve lost both your legs in a climbing accident? Where do you go with your life when you’re an avid world traveller with passionate opinions on the environment?

Warren MacDonald shares his amazing story from suffering this poten-tial life destroying injury to rising above that inju-ry.

MacDonald lost his legs when he was trapped beneath at one-tonne slab boulder in a freak rock fall and was rescued two days later, only to lose both legs at mid-thigh.

Just 10 months later, he climbed Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain using

a modified wheelchair and the seat of his pants. He’s gone on to many other adventures includ-ing Mt. Kilimanjaro and El Capitan.

To find out more about Warren visit his website at www.warren-macdon-ald.com.

There’s a minimum $5 donation to Take Back the Power – Keeping our Rivers Wild.

Contact Slocan Valley Recreation at 226-0008 if you plan to attend.

and at the door. Adults are $20, seniors $18, $5 stu-dents. School-age children are free when accompa-nied by an adult patron. Season tickets do not apply to this concert. Further information 354-5368 or 353-7539.

Amy HoneyFriday, May 9 at The Royal on Baker

Amy Honey is a Canadian singer/songwriter/rock-er/honky-tonk heroine. Born and raised in the wilds of rural Nova Scotia she moved to Vancouver in 1996 and set about turning the town on its ear.

In 1998, she joined the ladyrockin’ band, Clover Honey, and together they won CiTR’s 1999 Shindig battle of the bands competition, put out their criti-cally acclaimed Go Horse Go album and toured the length and breadth of Canada several times.

In May 2002, she and her partner founded Red Cat Records and put our her self-titled album. This album saw Amy stepping away somewhat (but not entirely) from her Lady Rockin’ roots and exploring Canadian roots music themes The folk pop homage to her misspent youth, Dirtbikin’, received high rota-tion on CBC radio and the album scored highly on Canadian college radio charts.

Spring 2008 once again sees Amy Honey packing up and heading out across North America – the “I’m Moving Back To Nova Scotia” Tour.

Kevin Locke: Writing the future together through traditional danceTuesday, May 13, 7 p.m. at the Brilliant Cultural Centre in Castlegar

Diversity, culture, beauty and tradition come together in a powerful performance by world-renowned First Nations artist Kevin Locke

Locke brings the history and culture of aboriginal people to life by communicating lessons, stories and legends through traditional dance, music, language and movement.

A pulsating drum beat is said to set the stage for Locke’s dynamic hoop dance – a tradition among the plains indians that is symbolic of rebirth and con-nectivity, where all things intertwine and exist within a sphere.

Tickets at any Selkirk College campus or Otter Books in Nelson.

Intuitive landscape painting Saturday, May 10, to Saturday, May 31 at the Karla Pearce Studio, 713-107 St., Castlegar

At the studio, students get to hang out and feel the landscape in an intuitive way. A flick of paint can give the feeling of grass in the wind, sweeping brushstrokes can become a sky or inscribed marks can become a waterfall. Intuitive landscapes are not limited by local colour but use a variety of pallets that describe the feeling of the artist and can be quite arbitrary.

Pearce helps students get in tune with their own intuitive landscapes deciphering shapes and patterns from chaos.

The course is $89 for four weeks. For more infor-mation call 365-2032 or creativeedge@karlapearce.com.

SUBMITTED

SUBMITTED

Kootenay birders in for a treatThursday, May 15, 7 p.m. in Room 16 at Selkirk

College’s Silverking Campus

Kootenay birders are invited to spend an eve-ning with Ron Joseph,

Page 12 EXPRESS May 7, 2008 www.expressnews.ca express@expressnews.bc.ca

Arts & Entertainment

CO-OP RADIO

Memeza AfricaFriday, May 9, 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St.

Memeza Africa is a dynam-ic 23-piece ensemble that com-bines traditional African singers, dancers and drummers with the original music of Canadian artist, Holly Wright.

The 22-member choir lead by Jimmy Mulovhedzi, son of gram-my award winning Soweto Gospel Choir director, David Mulovhedzi, come from Soweto, South Africa to join Holly in Canada to pres-ent a blend of musical cultures in a high energy performance of dance, stunning harmonies and powerful soloists.

Members of this choir have

performed for or shared the stage with: Nelson Mandela; Oprah Winfrey; Quincy Jones; Ladysmith Black Mambazo and the Soweto Gospel Choir.

They are here to tour Alberta and B.C. and bring their incred-ible talents to create a unique and powerful musical fusion of African and Canadian styles.

Passion and Paint exhibitionAll month at Cowan’s, 517 Victoria St.

Exhibiting this May, Cowan’s presents the art of Miro Gabriel. Gabriel is a primarily self taught oil painter who has drawn both inspiration and edu-cation from artists such as Egon Sheile, Vincent Van Gogh, Amadeo Modigliani, and Francis Bacon.

In a loose expressionis-tic style, Gabriel explores not only the human fig-ure but the human condi-tion as well.

TranceDanceSaturday, May 10, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the North Shore Hall, 675 Whitmore Rd.

The Ghostdancing TranceDance is a dynamic trance experience which begins with a traditional native dance of prayer inviting connection and celebration with our

ancestors and all of cre-ation. The TranceDance experience is an opportu-nity to hold intention and receive wisdom, experi-ence and insight while our bodies move and our spirits soar! We will use music, breath and blind-folds to assist us with our personal intentions and to create a rich environ-ment of trance, celebra-tion and prayer.

Rosalyn and Duncan Grady have Doctorate Degrees in Spiritual Studies and have explored indigenous practices and ceremony in a vari-ety of cultures including North America, Mexico, Bali, Peru and India. Rosalyn has completed her TranceDance facilita-tor training with Wilbert Alix . Duncan was raised by his grandparents in the Siksika/Sauk tradition and brings the teachings of his elders to his cer-emonies and training.

Cost is $10.

Newsaward winning ornithol-ogist working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the State of Maine.

Joseph will present his power point lecture on The Birds of Maine.

This will be a unique opportunity to identify birds with their songs, since many of the birds to be reviewed reside here.

Joseph recently received the Maine Audubon Volunteer of the Year Award. Participants say his obvi-ous enthusiasm and love for the natural world, combined with his abil-ity to make you feel that you know as much as he does, helps people see the connections between plants, animals and humans.

Nancie Dohan, a nat-uralist and outdoor edu-cator familiar to most readers, will introduce Joseph.

SUBMITTED

Admission is by dona-tion. All proceeds to support local conserva-tion initiatives.

Leuren Moret talk on uraniumSaturday, May 10, 7 p.m. at the Nelson Municipal Library

Uranium Free Kootenay Boundary presents the Leuren Moret May 9, 10 and 11 Tour. Leuren is a renowned uranium radi-ation expert and geo-scientist. This dynamic speaker tours world-wide raising awareness regarding the serious issues uranium presents.

She comes to Nelson midway through a tour of the Kootenays.

On Friday, May 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Moret will lead an informal discussion in the cof-fee house area of the Castle Theater. At 7 p.m. Moret’s first presentation takes place at the Castle Theater, 185 Columbia Ave. in Castlegar.

Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Moret will be at the Knox Hall in New Denver. At 2 p.m. she will speak at the Langham in Kaslo and at 7 p.m. she will speak at the Nelson library.

77 years of Camp Koolaree

Camps for all ages are offered at various times throughout the summer months and it is antici-pated that the atten-

dance at the youth camps will continue to grow as they definitely have in the past few years.

The camp and leader-ship programs are instru-mental in developing a sense of environmental stewardship that partici-pants can implement in their everyday lives.

Recycling and com-posting are a big part of camp life as the camp-ers learn to be stewards of the land and water. Camp programs include water sports, canoeing, hiking, orienteering, crafting, and leadership skills among a variety of other activities.

The camp is fully accredited by both the B.C. Camping Association and the United Church Camping Association.

This unique wilderness camp is located on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, 10 kilometres east of Nelson.

More information, including how to regis-ter or become part of the leadership team, can be found on the website at www.koolaree.com.

Recycling books for kids

Success by 6 and local credit unions are part-nering to share books with young children.

From now until the end of May, West Kootenay branches of the Heritage, Kootenay Savings and Nelson and District Credit Unions will collect gently used

children’s picture books.“This is our third

year collecting books,” West Kootenay Success By 6 coordinator Kim Adamson explains “We know that many fami-lies have great children’s picture books stored in closets or attics that their older children don’t read anymore. We hope peo-ple with donate them to younger kids so they can enjoy them.”

The Success By 6 team asks people only drop off books in good condition and those that are suit-able for children under six years of age. Look for drop off displays at your local credit union.

Collected books will be given out to young chil-dren at events around the West Kootenay region.

To find out more call the Success By 6 office at 1-866-551-5437.

Crescent Valley school gets accessible play-ground grant

Brent Kennedy Elementary School received $50,000 from the Rick Hansen Foundation to develop a safe, interactive play environment for children up to six years old. The accessible outdoor space will provide several nat-ural play and accessible elements suitable for the youngest learners in the community and serve as an early childhood hub with family strengthen-ing programs.

FILL NEEDED2X0.89

May 7, 2008 EXPRESS Page 13www.expressnews.ca express@expressnews.bc.ca

Events

WednesdaysDROP-IN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP 7-9 p.m. Broader Horizons Room 905 Gordon Rd. (back entrance) Nelson & District Hospice Society 352-2337NELSON BRAIN INJURY Support Group meets from 3-4:30 p.m. first and third Wed of each month 812 Stanley St. Call Jackie 304-1259.NEED INEXPENSIVE BIRTH CONTROL? Nelson Planned Parenthood drop-in sexual health clinic. 333 Victoria St. 5:30-8pm. DOES SOMEONEﾕS DRINKINGTROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon Meetings, noon at The Cellar. 717A Vernon St.OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS. Do you have a problem with food? Meet every Wednesday, 719 Vernon St., downstairs, 5:30 p.m. 1-800-611-5788.THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Wednesday afternoons at Grounded, 1 p.m. All levels wel-come. 505-5583.

ThursdaysYUK YUKS COMEDY TOUR at Finleyﾕs Irish Pub on the last Thursday of every month!NELSON AIR CADETS, 561 Osprey Squadron, an organi-zation for youth aged 12-19, Legion, Victoria Street 6.15pm. 352 2289.KOOTENAY LAKE FAMILY NETWORK offers singing group, 7-12yrs. 5.45pm. Information: Lesley 825-0140ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:00 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. 825-4095.GENDER OUTLAWS Support and social group. You know who you are! For info 354-5362. CHANTING FOR EVERYONE Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m. 714 Hoover St.. For information contact Tobias, 352-2338 or tobi@uphillbakery.com SIGNING CHOIR at 3:30 at NDYC, 608 Lake St. www.ndyc.com

FridaysDOES SOMEONEﾕS DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon Meetings, 8:00 p.m. room 108 downstairs, 601 Front St.

SaturdaysWILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 352-6707.THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Saturday afternoons at Grounded, 1:00. All levels wel-come. 505-5583. SOCIAL/BALLROOM DANCE Second Saturday of the month Brent Kennedy Elem. Gym 8 - 11 p.m. Singles Welcome! Teens Free! www.dancingbeat.org

SundaysWILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 352-6707.

SundaysSHAMBHALA CENTRE NYINTHUN: Join us for Sunday sitting meditation 9 a.m. to noon. There will be a break for refreshments mid-morning. You are welcome to come & go as you please. Everyone is wel-come. 444 Baker St. 352-5560 www.nelsonbuddha.comWORSHIP 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, 10 a.m. All welcome.SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP, St. Andrewﾕs Presbyterian Church, Slocan, 6:30 p.m. All welcome.UNITY CENTRE of the Kootenays, 905 Gordon Rd. Broader Horizons. Back door, 11 a.m. Everyone welcome.SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP service, Nelson United Church, 10 a.m. 602 Silica St. All are welcome.SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP, Ascension Lutheran Church, 10:15 a.m., 1805 Silverking Rd. You are welcome. 352-2515SUNDAY AFTERNOON WORSHIP 4pm, St. Johnﾕs Lutheran Church, 321 Silica St. 354-3308CRIB TOURNAMENT at Finleyﾕs Irish Pub every Sunday at 3 p.m.

MondaysTEXAS HOLD-EM POKER, 6 p.m. Pool Tourney, 7 p.m. Finleyﾕs Irish Pub.NELSON TABLE TENNIS CLUB. 5:30-7:30 at Blewett Elementary School when school is in ses-sion. 352-9547 or 352-5739SHAMBHALA CENTRE OPEN HOUSE: 7:00 p.m. meditation instruction and practice; 8:00 p.m. talk and discussion; 9:00 p.m. tea. 444 Baker Street, 352-5560.ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS open meeting. 7:00 p.m. Passmore Hall, 3656 Old Passmore Road.

TuesdaysACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:00 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria Street, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 ﾒDRUMMING FROM THE HEARTﾓ Community Drum Circle with Kim Mass. North Shore Hall 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. $7.00 kimmasse@shaw.ca 505-2684 PARENT AND CHILD TIME at the Harrop hall from 10-12.Drop in for some fun! NDYC HAS AN AMAZING PEER SUPPORT GROUP available every Tuesday evening. Check them out at these different loca-tions: 4-5 p.m. @ 420 Mill St. for young womynﾕs hour; 6-7:30 p.m. @ the Nelson and District Youth Centre for a casual drop-in for youth; and 8-9 p.m. on the radio, CJLY, 93.5fm in Nelson & 96.5 on the Kootenay Lake. This is a call-in talk show for youth receive information and ask questions. THESE SERVICES ARE FREE FOR YOUTH!

Ongoing Events USICAROUND TOWN

Wed. May 7ELECTRIC JAM with Estevan, 9:30 p.m. at the Royal on Baker. LIVE MUSIC at FUSION 301 Baker St. 352-3011 Call For reservations PAUL LANDSBERG & BERT PETERS, jazz guitar duo, Library Lounge in the Hume Hotel, 6-10 p.m. KARAOKE Amy Poznikoff putting on the Ritz and Wild Women Wednesdays at Finleys Irish Pub

Thurs. May 8ROB FUNK plays guitar & pianoat the Cocoa Nut Lounge from 8-11 p.m. DAM UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC Open Stage, Thursdays, 9 p.m. hosted by Estevan, Dam Inn, South Slocan. MYSTERY TRAIN at the Royal on Baker. 9 p.m. start. FINLEYﾕS COLLEGE NIGHT with DJ Ripple ROB JOHNSON & GUESTS-JAZZ, Library Lounge-Hume Hotel, 6-10 p.m.FRESH THURSDAY WITH DJ BRYX. Spirit Bar, Hume Hotel.

Fri. May 9AMY HONEY & THE GIVERS at the Royal on Baker. 9:30 p.m. $5.NAME THAT TUNE 8pm at Finleys Irish Pub.JUDE DAVISON sings & plays acoustic covers & originals every Friday night at Max & Irmas 6-9 p.m.

Sat. May 10CR AVERY & THE BOOMCHASERS at the Royal on Baker, 9:30 p.m. $10.MUSIC IN THE MARKET. Kris Ledrew plays Cottonwood Falls Market 10-noon. Brian Rosen 12-2. SEXYTIME 2.0 WITH DJﾕS DEXTER & MR. SMITH at Spirit Bar, 10 p.m. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT or all request DJ at Finleys.DRIFTWOOD (MARV WALKER AND DAN OBRODOVIC) play conteporary classics at the Balfour Beach Inn, 6:30 p.m. LIVE MUSIC AT ELLISONﾕS MARKET & CAFE. Every Saturday, 12-3 p.m.

Sat. May 10LIVE (every 2nd and 4th Saturday) at Nelsonﾕs live jazz venue, The Library Lounge, located in the historic Hume Hotel, the Incomparable Hume Quartet. RYLAN PLAYS AT MAX & IRMAﾕS Solo finger syle guitar 6-9 p.m. Tasty tones, great food, good times!

Sun. May 11SARAH AND RICH Perform soulful jazz standards in a pleasant lounge setting. Every Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Redfish Grill at 479 Baker St. BLUES JAM at the Royal on Baker. 5-9 p.m. JOEY COPEMAN live at Medi Pizza. Covers & originals, 5:30-7:30 p.m.KARAOKE with Joe Blues and prizes to be won at Finleyﾕs Irish Pub. THE TRUMAN SHOW for brunch and Nikko plays evenings at Nelsonﾕs live jazz venue, The Library Lounge, located in the historic Hume Hotel.

Mon. May 12SARAH McGLYNN & RICH RABNETT live at The Library Lounge, located in the historic Hume Hotel. 6-10 p.m.

Tues. May 13OPEN STAGE hosted by Mike & Trav 9 p.m. Finleyﾕs Irish Pub.DINNER MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY lounge, Hume Hotel, with Cliff Maddix & Friends, 6-10 p.m. LISTEN TO THE SWEET SOUNDS of Nikko every Tuesday at Fusion, on Baker Street. 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Wed. May 14LIVE MUSIC at FUSION 301 Baker St. 352-3011 Call For reservations OPEN STAGE at The Royal on Baker, 9:30 p.m. hosted by Estevan. Everyone welcome! PAUL LANDSBERG & BERT PETERS, jazz guitar duo, Library Lounge in the Hume Hotel, 6-10 pm KARAOKE Amy Poznikoff putting on the Ritz and Wild Women Wednesdays at Finleys Irish Pub

Special EventsWednesday May 7

THE FACTORY PRESENTS: PART II OF MELISSA MERETSKYﾕS Art Opening. Over 30 new pieces, artist talk, refreshments, artist entertainment. 6-9 p.m. 301-C Vernon Street.

Thursday May 8WEST KOOTENAY ECOSOCIETY Annual General Meeting. The Hume Room, 7:00 p.m. TRUNK SALE WITH JENNA ARPITA. Amazing new styles. Natural Way Home at 535 Baker Street (next to Cutlers). 11-6.

Friday May 9G H O S T D A N C I N G TRANCEDANCE, North Shore Hall 7-10 p.m. A trance expe-rience inviting connection with spirit & prayer. TRUNK SALE WITH JENNA ARPITA. Amazing new styles. Natural Way Home at 535 Baker Street (next to Cutlers). 11-6.

Saturday May 10TRUNK SALE WITH JENNA ARPITA. Amazing new styles. Natural Way Home at 535 Baker Street (next to Cutlers). 11-6.SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCE, Brent Kennedy School. 7:30-11 p.m. $5. www.dancingbeat.org

Saturday May 10A MOTHERS DAY MOMENT, 1-4 p.m. Come & relax, meet old friends & new! Tea & a very special angel food cake. Baked breads, cookies, loaves, & treats for sale. $5, children under 12 $2. A fundraiser for the St. Saviourﾕs Anglican Memorial Hall (corner of Carbonate & Ward).

Sunday May 11PASSMORE SENIORS MOTHERS DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST. 9 a.m- 1 p.m. Passmore Hall, 3656 Old Passmore Road. 226-6860.PIED PUMPKIN MOTHERS DAY FAMILY MATINEE. Rick Scott, Joe Mock, Shari Ulrich at Nelson United Church. 4-6 p.m. Tickets $20/$25/$10, $50/family of 4 at Eddy Music, Packrat Annieﾕs & Kootenay Co-op Radio. www.piedpumpkin.com

Monday May 12FREE: AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT LESSON (R). An introduction to the Feldenkrais Method (R) 5:30-6:30, Moving Centre, 533A Baker st. Interesting & gentle conscious movements, re-educating the brain to body connection. RSVP Judy Katz, GCFP, 352-3319.

Solution on page 18

Easy Sudoku

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

Moderate diffi culty. Solution on page 13

Hard Sudoku

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

More challenging. Solution on page 13

PUZZLEING SPORTS(new puzzle to come)

Page 14 EXPRESS May 7, 2008 www.expressnews.ca express@expressnews.bc.ca

Health

Solution to Hard Sudoku

see puzzle on page 11see puzzle on page 11

Solution to Easy Sudoku

Mara Sand of Nelson has been awarded the B.C.Dental Hygienists’ Association Barbara J. Heisterman Award for Innovation and Commitment to Care for 2008. The BCDHA Board of Directors established this award as a tribute to Barbara J. Heisterman, British Columbia’s first mobile residential care dental hygienist, who passed away in November 2001.

This award is given annually to the regis-tered dental hygienist who best exemplifies the outstanding and unique attributes and values that Barbara upheld.

Mara Sand, RDH, graduated from the VCC Dental Hygiene Program in 1991. Her dental hygiene career has included community dental health since 1991, long term care service, a variety of private practice clinics, and her mobile dental hygiene service. She has also provided volunteer work in resi-dential care in Hawaii with Dr. Schwab.

In 1995 Sand started her own mobile den-tal hygiene service that provides dental hygiene care for people seek-ing an alternative to the regular dental office setting. Her services include care for resi-dents at both long term care facilities and group homes for the mentally/

Local dentalhygienist honoured with provincial award

physically handicapped, the dental phobic, the financially disadvan-taged and friends.

Sand is employed by Interior Health in Nelson as the part-time com-munity dental hygienist and she runs her mobile dental hygiene service. In her role as the com-munity dental hygien-ist she works with the two community dental staff focusing on early intervention dental ser-vices to the Kootenay Boundary communities. Mara also works with the dental staff to facilitate the Kootenay Boundary Dental Access Fund.

In 2006 Mara’s work with the local homeless shelter and other com-munity partners secured a grant for the “Healthy Teeth for Healthy Eating Project”. This project facilitated policy change on the issue of lack of access to dental care.

– submitted

Mara Sand

May 7, 2008 EXPRESS Page 15www.expressnews.ca express@expressnews.bc.ca

Health

TO LIST YOUR SERVICE, CALL 354-3910

AcupunctureAcademy of Classical Oriental Sciences Student Clinic ..............................................................354-1984Kate Butt, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine 551-5283Jen Cherewaty, RAC, Balance for Body & Soul .354-1752Sara Fujibayashi RAC, at Mountain Waters Spa 352-3280Claudia Kavcic, RAC, at Mountain Waters Spa .352-3280Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, 10 years experience ..352-0459Marion Starr, Dr. TCM ................................................352-9890

AyurvedaMichele P. Greco, Ayur. Practitioner, RMT, AAHE 352-5343

Art TherapyClearwater Art Therapy ............................................505-1100

AstrologySharon O’Shea, Astrological Readings ...............352-2455

Body PiercingAura & Chakra Biofeedback/Bodywork, Homo Divinus 505-5067

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

CoachingRichard Klein, Stress Reduction Coach ...............352-3280

ColonicsHydrotherapy, Living Foods, Coaching ..............352-6419

Counselling & ConsultationBrain Gym, Learning, Ion-cleanse, Gayle, MEd. 226-7655Carmen Carter, MEd, RCC, Play & Art Therapy ......354-4485Miriam M. Martineau, MA, Integral Counselling 505-8170Dienna Raye, MA, Counsellor & Life Coach .......352-1220Kathie Robertson, MA, Counselling Adults & Teens 226-7945Lee Reid, MA, RCC, Addictions & Trauma ..........352-3870Sally Shamai, MEd, RCC, EMDR and more 1-877-688-5565

Feldenkrais MethodSusan Grimble, Classes & Private Sessions 1-888-366-4395Judy Katz, GCFP, Private & Group Lessons ........352-3319Physical Problems & Nothing has worked. Experience Ease & Grace. First session is half price. Call Hilary ......................................................................354-7616

Hair CareFront St. Hair Studio, The Key to Beauty ............354-1202Visions for Hair-Body-Soul, South Slocan ..........359-8036

HerbalistJanice Poloway, Certified Iridologist, Herbalist 551-4528

HomeopathyBarbara Gosney, CCH, RSHom, DHom, 2102 Creek St 354-1180Margo MacLaren DHom ..........................................354-7072

HypnotherapySharon Best, Certified Adv. Hypnotherapist .......354-7750

Massage ServicesAbby Mccormick, The Stone Spa .......354-4030 or 551-0599A Touch Of Aloha, Lomi, Cranio, Struct’l, Sports .......229-4424Armonia Soma Massage, Hot stones & Swedish Massage 354-7553Genevieve, Certified, Swedish & Pregnancy .....352-1141Ginger Joy Rivest, Neuro Somatic Therapy .........505-4284Jennifer Johnston RMT ..............................................551-1197Juliena Brown, Certified Practitioner, RAC .........551-BODYPalliative Massage Course, July 4-11 ..................1-800-611-5788Power Essentials, True Aromatherapy & Massage ...505-4144Rub It In, Mobile/Studio, Deep T., Neuro, Sports 352-6804Thai Massage, Mina Palmer, CTT at Shanti Yoga .... 352-7703

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

PsychologistTalk Therapy, Hypnosis, Energy Psychology. ....352-9927

ReflexologyDeidra Corbeil, at Mountain Waters Spa ............352-3280

Sex TherapyDr. David Hersh, Board Certified ...........................352-0151

ShiatsuDeidra Corbeil, RST at Mountain Waters Spa ...352-3280

Social WorkVal Amies, BSW, RSW, Counselor ...........................505-8044

SomaticsThe Feldenkrais Method® enhance motion,Judy Katz .352-3319

SpasMountain Waters Spa, 205 Victoria St ......................... 352-3280 Shalimar Spa, located at the Prestige Inn .........354-4408The Stone Spa, Abby McCormick 354-4030 or 551-0599

SpiritualityIntuitive Guidance with Norm, www.normpratt.com 357-9457

Natural, organic foods & productssince 1975

Open 8:00 - 7:00 Mon. to Sat.295 Baker Street, Nelson

354-4077www.kootenay.coop

A DIRECTORY OF HEALTH & HEALING IN THE KOOTENAYS

Upon first hearing the name Feldenkrais one might wonder what such a mouthful of a word might entail. Surprisingly enough it’s not as com-plicated as it sounds.

The Feldenkrais meth-od involves doing slow controlled movements with awareness. The ulti-mate purpose being the discovery of how one’s movements can be most effective and graceful. We often move without awareness in our day to day lives and our bodies suffer the consequenc-es. Feldenkrais teach-es strategies to reduce effort and increase the quality and coordination of movement.

The method was first developed by Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais in the 1940s and is now used widely to help people learn (or often re-learn) how to move most efficiently. Feldenkrais practitio-ners become certified by completing a four year program through the Feldenkrais Guild of North America.

Local practitioners Judy Katz, Susan Grimble and Hilary Fuller offer two different modali-ties of Feldenkrais. The first is called Awareness Through Movement (ATM) – a movement class done in a group set-ting in which the prac-titioner guides partici-pants through a sequence of movements in order to promote self-aware-ness and body function-

Exploring Health

Kate Butt

Kate Butt is a prac-titioner of traditional Chinese medicine in Nelson. She treats a

variety of health issues and has special interests in womens health, peri-natal care, chronic pain and sports injuries. For

questions or information please contact truebal-ance.kate@gmail.com.

JUDY KATZ

(Chris, this client has paid to have her

b&w ad, this size, appear on the same page where you put

Moving efficiently with the Feldenkrais method

SUBMITTED

ing. The second is called Functional Integration – a hands-on, one-on-one guided movement les-son that allows for more attention to an individu-als specific needs and movement toward physi-cal grace.

Katz explains her motive is to “teach people how to sense themselves” so they can come to both a somatic (or physical) as well as a mental understanding of the way their bod-ies can move most opti-mally. Susan Grimble says “people can learn what their patterns are through movement and awareness” and can then learn new choices for movement.

To learn more about how to reduce pain and disability while rediscov-ering balance, flexibility and coordination please consult the ‘Body and Soul’ directory in the Express for Feldenkrais practitioner listings.

Feldenkrais praction-ers Susan Grimble, standing, and Judy Katz deomonstrate Feldenkrais. The Feldenkrais method involves doing slow controlled move-ments with aware-ness. The ultimate purpose being the discovery of how one’s movements can be most effective and graceful.

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.caDeadline: Thursday noon!

ChildrenNEW, FUN, LOVING DAYHOME NOW ACCEPTING children of all ages! Contact Jodie at (250)229-2174.

NANNY REQUIRED 3-4 days/wk for preschooler and infant. Call 354-1960.

WANTED: CHILD CARE in your home 1-2 days per week. North Shore. 825-9455.

NANNY WANTED FOR WALDORF CHILD 2 afternoons per week. References please. 352-6846.

BACK PACK, CRIB, DRESSERS, play pen, double stroller, toys, clothes, cloth diapers, all-in-ones. 354-0268.

GROOVY GIRLS (ORIGINAL). Full box sitting in my basement need a new home. Offers 551-2233.

ATTENTION PLAYMOBIL LOVERS: We have over $1000 worth of Playmobil Castles, Dragons and all the characters, all new, will sell entire fabu-lous collection for $250. 354-4221.

2 WOODEN, SWINGING CHILD SAFETY GATES. Excellent condi-tion. Adjustable 27” to 44” wide. $10 each. 352-6399.

PREGNANT? KEEP THE MEMORY with a bellycast. Stones, gems, flow-ers can go on. Melissa 359-6848.

MEC HAPPY TRAILS CHILD CARRIER, in great shape, comes with diaper bag, $75 obo. 354-0114.

DEUTER CHILD BACKPACK CARRIER, $150. Graco 3-wheel stur-dy stroller, $150. Call 352-1806.

ComputersCREATIVE ZEN VISION:M 30 GB $200 obo. E-mail OO_Dragon@hotmail.com or call 250-551-2335.

EducationGO WILD IN OUR CLASSROOMS! Train to be an adventure guide. Nine-month Outdoor Recreation & Ecotourism Certificate. College of New Caledonia, Valemount, BC. 1-888-690-4422; www.cnc.bc.ca/valemount. BECOME A VETERINARY ASSISTANT in 24 weeks at Granville Business College. Specializing in veterinary assistant diplomas for 15 years. Classes every 3 months. www.vet-assistant.com, 604-683-8850.APARTMENT/CONDO Manager Course. Certified home-study train-ing. 40 jobs currently registered! Thousands of grads working. Government registered. 29 years of success. Information: www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.BREEMA ON YOUR DOORSTEP. Offering an introduction to Self-Breema Exercises & Partner Breema, Saturdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Starts May 10th, 4 weeks/only $40. ‘The Art of Being Present’. A wonderful opportunity to experience the depth and beauty of this Kurdish heal-ing art. Ray 354-1221 or breema.nelson@gmail.com

BUILD LEADERSHIP SKILLS WHILE LEARNING about local economy and small loans. Thanks to the Columbia Basin Trust, the Circle of Habondia Lending Society Presents Micro-Finance: Empowering You and Your Community Thursdays May 29 to June 19th - 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Nelson. A series of 4 FREE work-shops for West Kootenay women. Each workshop teaches concepts, skills and tools that apply to work, family life, volunteering, and build-ing peace in your community. Apply with a letter of interest that includes relevant experience and interests. Please send to Circle of Habondia, habondiaco@gmail.com or Box 143 Crescent Valley BC V0G 1H0 Deadline to apply is May 9th, 2008. Space is limited to 12 participants. Travel and childcare subsidies avail-able. For more info contact 551-0671.

Employment Opportunities

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN want-ed SE Saskatchewan, provincial parks, lakes, waterslides, golfing, fishing & more. South East Electric, Box 1238, Carlyle, SK S0C 0R0 Fax: (306) 453-2022 southeastelectric@sasktel.net.

EDMONTON-BASED company seeks experienced concrete finish-ers and form setters, with curb and gutter experience an asset, and construction labourers. Offering top wages, overtime, subsistence, accommodations, with reimburse-ment of airfare in contract terms. Fax resume 780-488-3002 or email: wade@raidersconcrete.com. Phone 780-425-6208.

CHEAPER THAN A tank of gas! Telephone reconnect only $39.95/month! Switch, keep you number! High-speed and dial-up internet avail-able! Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca.

EventsWEST KOOTENAY ECOSOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. May 8th, 2008, 7-10pm. Hume Hotel, Nelson, BC.

FENG SHUI GARDEN DESIGN, Mother’s Day. Learn ancient activa-tion secrets. Zen/Tao gardens, $50. Discounts for mothers & daughters. Call 505-1113.

ESTATE ART SALE: Asian, Mayan, textiles, ceramics, paintings. Household: Ikea, drums, bikes, gui-tars. Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 731 Baker St. Or phone for appointment 352-5735.

PACK UP YOUR PESTICIDES! Saturday, May 10. The City of Nelson has adopted a bylaw banning the non-essential use of pesticides, insecticides, fungicides & herbicides, including Weed ‘n’ Feed type prod-ucts. Bring your household lawn & garden pesticides to the Garden Fest on Baker Street & we will safely dispose of them for you. Products must be in original containers, tightly closed, labeled. NO agricultural or commercial pesticides. Sponsored by Kootenay Citizens for Alternatives to Pesticides (K-CAP).

MOTHER’S DAY IN PROCTOR. Plant & garden fair. Pancake break-fast. Sun. May 11, 9:30-2:00 in the Proctor Hall.

OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT, May 10th, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Senior Centre, 719 Vernon. $10. Chris 352-3527.

Financial Services

DEBT STRESS? Consolidate & lower payments by 30-40%. End those phone calls & the worry. Avoid bank-ruptcy. Contact us for a no-cost con-sultation. Online: www.mydebtsolu-tion.com or toll-free 1-877-556-3500.

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

FREECEDAR POLES, APPROX 12’ LENGTH, 3” to 8” diameters. about 20 or more. Ph. 359-6837.

FurnitureOAK TABLE $75, OAK TABLE $1000, queen box spring & mattress $100, 2 dressers. Madeleine 352-7120.

TWO WING-BACK CHAIRS & OTTOMAN, grey with flower print, good shape, $120 for all 3 pieces. 352-3526.

FurnitureSONY TV, 20”, $150. Willy 352-3471.

ANTIQUE CHILDREN’S OAK DESK, 26x19x22, asking $60. Storage shelv-ing unit for wine & glasses $125. 352-6997

Garage SalesSUNNY SIDE TRAILER PARK, #21. Cribs, dressers, freezers, kids stuff. Saturday, 9 a.m. No early birds.

SUPER HUGE HOUSEHOLD SALE. Sat. May 10, Sun. May 11, 9:00-4:00. Antiques & everything else. No early birds please. 7087 Hwy 3A.

Health & FitnessHEAVEN ON EARTH ACUPRESSURE (Relaxation & Transformational Therapy) releases body-mind stress. Dania KalTara, Registered Jin Shin Do Bodymind Acupressurist since 1989: 354-0413 in Natural Health Clinic, Nelson.

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT your heavy metal levels? Find out with accurate hair analysis testing. Call 352-9222.

BEREAVEMENT COUNSELLING AND END-OF-LIFE SUPPORT for individuals and families. Millie Neufeld-Cumming (MA Candidate in Counselling and Registered Canadian Art Therapist.) 825-0141.

TUNTURI R760 PRO ROWING MACHINE. 6 monitors, $300 new, asking $999. 354-4779.

WANT TO TRY SOMETHING AMAZING? Then Youth Juice is what you’re looking for. There is no other “super food” like it on the market. 100% organic, 100% Canadian. Phone 250-226-6998.

Health & FitnessEVELINE WERNER: Travelling grief counselling service. BAP, SSW. 226-7091.

Help WantedDISHWASHER REQUIRED at All Seasons Cafe to join kitchen team. Long term please. Phone Adam, 352-0101.

CONSTRUCTION WORK: Kootenay Kids Society is seeking to hire trades to complete medium sized construc-tion projects. For more information, please contact Stephanie Fischer, Executive Director at 352-6678 ext. 232. Please reply expressingyour interest by May 14th, 2008.

COOK NEEDED for busy Baker St. diner. Must be reliable, a fast learner and experience is an asset. Wage neg. Call 825-4650 or 352-0176.A CHALLENGING & REWARDING CAREER in recycling and retail management? S.H.A.R.E. Nelson (Supporting Humanity And Responsible Ecology) largest recy-cling store in Southern BC is looking for an experienced store manager. Competitive wage, medical benefits, and making a social and environmental difference are great reasons to make us your career choice. S.H.A.R.E. Nelson is a ministry of Kootenay Christian Fellowship. Please send resume to pastorjim@shaw.ca or mail to KCF, 812 Stanley Street, Nelson, BC. V1L 1N7.

WATCHMAN-SECURITY PERSON required for small marine terminal in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Please fax resume to (1)-604-940-6440.

Home & GardenBONE COLOURED, JETTED, CORNER, SOAKER TUB, has pump, manual, everything $200 obo. Must go. 352-7556.

SINGER TREADLE SEWING MACHINE (1945) & golden grain grinder (household use), manual/elec-tric excellent condition. 250-359-7156YARD MAINTENANCE & LAWN CARE. Hauling, chainsaw, clean up, lawn cutting & trim. Call 509-1083.

BLACK APPLIANCES, side by side fridge freezer, ice & water, dishwash-er, microwave with surround, $250. 250-365-1169.

PINE BEETLES starting to infest your forest? Trees down from winter weather? Feeling a bit uncomfortable taking it down yourself? Call Shaun at Phoenix Falling for your ground based tree needs. 354.7411

House SittingEXPERIENCED HOMEOWNERS, sitters, looking to housesit. Avail May 14. References available. 359 6699MATURE, NON-SMOKING COUPLE SEEKING house-sitting opportunity in Nelson. Available Jan. and Feb. of 2009 or portion thereof. 306-865-2384 or 306-865-7604.WANTED: MATURE, RESPONSIBLE HOUSE-SITTER. Lovely heritage cottage near Lakeside Park. Date: May 13-19. Lee, 352-3870.

Lost & FoundMISSING: 11’ DUCK PUNT ALUMINUM BOAT from under Nelson Bridge. Painted camo green inside & out. Reward. 352-6221, Art.FOUND: KAYAK SPRAY SKIRT. Identify to claim. 354-3993.

Announcements

TRUNK SALE WITH JENNA ARPITA. Amazing new styles. Fancy, practical and fun. Hosting designers from all over the world. Thursday, May 8th, Friday 9th, Sat 10th at Natural Way Home at 535 Baker Street (next to Cutlers). 11-6 each day.SPRING’S BALFOUR HALL’S $ELLWHATYOUWANNA$ALE, May 24th, 9-2. Book your tables early! Information, call 229-5265.FRIENDS PARENT WORKSHOP, Wednesday, May 14, Nelson Board Office, 570 Johnstone Rd. 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Learn more about child anxiety. This event is free but registration is needed. Contact trichardson@sd8.bc.ca or 352-6681.

S.H.A.R.E. NELSON MAY AUCTION: swing arm washstand table, antique piano stool, metal trunk, pinwheel crystal, hanging Tiffany style lamp, pyrex bowls, pool table overhead light, old world maps. 612 Lakeside Dr.

OPENING COUNSELLING PRACTICE IN DOWNTOWN NELSON. Sally Shamai M.Ed. Registered Clinical Counsellor, over 15 years experience with LGTB & Heterosexual individual & couples. Trauma recovery, personal transi-tions. Advanced EMDR. Focusing & solution oriented approaches. Toll free 1-877-688-5565.

ArtSPRING POTTERY CLASSES STARTING MAY. 35 years experi-ence in the clay field. Call Christine, 352-7813.

Business Opportunities

HOME-BASED BUSINESS. Health & wellness, part time, full time, need computer. 352-3517. E-mail libaz@shaw.ca

The UPS Store® - Franchise opportu-nity available. Join Canada’s largest network of neighbourhood business service centres. To learn more visit www.theupsstore.ca or call 1-800-661-6232.

WORK AT HOME ONLINE Start a real home-based business. Work when you want. Apply online and start today! www.wfhbc.com.

Career TrainingBECOME AN INTERIOR DECORATOR with our professional distance educa-tion program. Gain practical skills and learn how to start your own business. Free brochure. 1-800-267-1829. www.qcdesignschool.com.

BE A PUBLISHED WRITER with our home-study courses. You’ll develop professional writing skills and learn how to break into print. Free bro-chure. Call 1-800-559-7632. www.winghill.com.

Page 16 EXPRESS May 7, 2008 www.expressnews.ca express@expressnews.bc.ca

Answers on page 18

May 7, 2008 EXPRESS Page 17www.expressnews.ca express@expressnews.bc.ca Page 18 EXPRESS May 7, 2008 www.expressnews.ca express@expressnews.bc.ca

Classifieds

Toys & Wheels

Lost & FoundLOST: GOLD EARRING near Bank of Commerce & Kootenay Roost. 226-7483.

BROUGHT THE WRONG SKIS HOME? Red Atomic skis missing from Whitewater on last day. 352-0525.

“LOST” MP3, HEADPHONES, WINTER COAT from car (High Street) Saturday, April 12th. $50 reward (no questions). 352-5272.

Misc. for SaleSAWMILLS from only $3,495.00 - Convert your logs to valuable lum-ber with your own Norwood portable band sawmill. Log skidders also avail-able. www.norwoodsawmills.ca/400T - free information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT

AMAZING RELIEF the first night! Restless Leg Syndrome and leg cramps gone. Sleep deeply, safe with medication, proven results guaranteed! www.allcalm.com. 1-800-765-8660.

ADD AND SAVE on home phone reconnection. Bad credit - no prob-lem! Up to $30 off for new customers, plus lower monthly rates! Call Tembo 1-877-266-6398 or sign up online www.tembo.ca.

REVITALIZE YOUR HOME with Easy Rock, “The beauty of stone without the mason”. Simple installation, out-standing appearance. 604-248-2062; www.jmcomprock.com. Dealer inqui-ries welcome.

VINYL RECORDS, thousands to chose from, excellent condition. All types, many still sealed. 226-6783.

USED BUILDING & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. Chairs, filing cabinet. 354-4444.

Misc. for SaleTRAILERITE MOORING COVER as new. To fit 191/2 V-Hull Boat. $150. Ph. 352-7144.

WHITE HYDRANGEA PLANTS. $1 each. 352-6762.

HOCKEY GAMES, 60’s to 2000 & hockey cards old and older. Offers! 551-0604.

PROPANE OVEN WITH 2-BURNER STOVE, + regulator. RV size, indoor/outdoor use. Like new. $200 obo. 509-1941.

NATURAL GAS BBQ, large propane kiln, fiberglass canoe, electric lawn-mower, mountain bike. 352-9150.

FREEZER, 21 cu. ft. Runs beautifully, $120. 825-9534.

ONE 4 1/2 x 9 TEMPERED GLASS PLATE, $75. New 3” water pump. c/w 6 hp gas motor, $350. 226-7990.

X-BOX, NINTENDO, SUPER-NINTENDO. Controllers, games, etc. Call for details, 229-5633.

MAPLE VANITY, white roll-top desk, DBL cast-iron Kohler sink, sm-br sink, electric pottery kiln. 354-1648.

SONY RECEIVER & Bookshelf 100w speakers. Make an offer! 352-5712

2007 16 FT FLATDECK TRAILER. 10,000 lb GVWR $3600. 354-1886.

WOODEN TABLE & 4 CHAIRS, 36”x56”, $130. Coffee table 18”x48”, $20. Both great condition. 365-7536 before 6 p.m.

WEDDING DRESS. Gorgeous strap-less (size 8-10) professionally dry-cleaned. Paid $1200, will sell $400. 505-1175.

15 SHEETS 5/8” OSB. Best offer. Mike 229-2225.

Auto FinancingNEED A CAR or truck? Good credit, bad credit. Want a Visa? #1 success rate. Delivery in BC and Alberta. www.drivehomenow.com or 888-501-1148.

##1 IN CREDIT REBUILDING. Need a car, truck, van or SUV? Auto credit fast. Bad credit! No credit! Bankruptcy! Repossession! No problem. Call today and drive away. Call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. Free delivery anywhere - www.autocreditfast.ca.

1ST IN CAR LOANS! www.carloan-stogo.ca. Western Canada’s lowest rates & prices on any make, any model. Call us first or go online for free approval. 1-888-859-8666.

Cars1966 DELTA ‘88 OLDSMOBILE. Good condition, $2000 obo. 1986 Honda Accord EX1. Needs work, $1000 obo. 505-5863.

WHITE 1985 CADILLAC SEVILLE, only 140,000 miles, red leather, great condi-tion, extra w/tires, $2500. 352-0064

1992 DODGE COLT, reliable car, great on gas, needs engine seals replaced. $300. 505-5337.

2006 FORD FUSION, AWD, 49,500 km, manual, black, recently serviced, prime condition, $20,000 obo. 509-1144

2001 TOYOTA ECHO. 198k, very good condition, excellent gas mile-age, $6800. 505-1884 or 352-9108 after 5 p.m.

‘84 FORD BRONCO II, V6, 5-speed, 4x4, low km, VGC, lady driven, $1750 obo. 354-8512.

2005 SUBARU OUTBACK, 5 speed, 80,000 km highway only, excellent condition, 19,500. 226-7781.

1998 FORD ESCORT WAGON, 4 cyl, 5 speed/manual, no rust, reliable, a/c, cd, winters/summers, highway kms, $3600. 357-2758.

1986 HONDA ACCORD, great motor, new clutch, new battery. Ugly, rusty, dented. Runs great, great on gas. $800 obo. 352-1782.

1999 HYUNDAI ELANTRA WAGON, standard, burgundy, winter tires, a/c, cd, runs great! $4200 obo. 505-3987

2003 SUZUKI AERIO AWD, 34 mpg, exc. ratings, 99k, auto, cd, must sell $12,000. 825-0133.

Cars‘93 SUBARU WAGON, 4wd, 200,000 km,well maintained, great body, ask-ing $3500. 352-9694.

1985 VOLVO, 4-door, V6, automatic, many power features, offers. 825-4344.

Sleds/Bikes1994 KAWASAKI KLR250, on/off road, mechanically solid, new rubber, great shape overall. $2500. 354-3783

STREET LEGAL DUAL SPORTS. 2002 Kawasaki KLR650, 1996 Suzuki DR350 (lowered). $3500/each. 352-5395

2005 YAMAHA YZ125, 50th anniver-sary yellow plastic/seat cover, off-road armour, new top-end. $4,500. Jackson 352-2245.

1981 SUZUKI GN400 commuter street bike, single cyl., good shape, good tires. Tom, 353-7427, Kaslo.

2005 KAWASAKI KLR 650: Only 7000 kms, saddlebags, helmet, JoeRocket jacket, gloves, $5500. Dan 352-5320.

1983 HONDA C+110. 2000 miles. Mint shape. 90 miles to gallon. Hi/lo range. 357-9905.

2006 HONDA CR250R 2-stroke. Excellent condition. $6500. Call Lee 352-3960.

Tires/Parts/OtherREAR & SIDE INTERIOR STORAGE BINS for Montana vans & SV6s. Beige colour. Offers 352-7247.

FIBERGLASS TRUCK CANOPY. Fits Ford Ranger etc. $150. 226-0071.

4 31 x 10.5 BFG’s A/T on American Eagle rims. Fits Toyota. Used only 3 months, $1000. 505-0988.

1983 GMC JIMMY FOR PARTS ONLY. Runs & rolls $500. Call for details 551-2872.

FOUR TIRES & RIMS for Subaru Loyale. Tires worn, rims in good con-dition. $50. Ph. 352-5496.

LINCOLN 250 AMP GAS WELDER w/leads, runs & welds $500. 226-7391

Trucks/SUVs/Vans1992 4RUNNER V6, standard, 4WD, PW, PL, rusty but good running gear. $1,500 obo. 551-9150.

1990 FORD H.D. VAN, full size, over $900 in new rubber, asking $1100 obo. 505-5249.

FOR SALE: 1993 NISSAN PATHFINDER. 290,000 kms. Asking $4000 obo. 355-2785.

2001 TUNDRA SINGLE CAB 4x4, w/canopy and towing package, 70,000 km $16,500. Phone 367-7482.

2006 TACOMA SR5 4X4 CREW CAB, manual, 80,000 km, winter tires on separate rims. $29,500. 367-7482.

2003 SILVERADO 1500 LT, canopy, 5.3L V8, trailer pkg, Z71 pkg, 33,000 kms. $22,000. 359-7854.

2002 GMC 3/4 TON SUPERCAB 4x4. Tow/haul, automatic, 6 ltr., air, tilt, cruise. 352-1693.

2001 GMC SONOMA ZR2, 4x4, power everything, manual, ext. cab, 140k, $13,500 obo. 352-7401.

GOOD 4 PARTS & STILL RUNS. 1992 Toyota truck 4 cyl 5 spd 4x4. $900 obo. 509-1515.

1998 DODGE CARAVAN, very good throughout, carefully maintained, 180km, all records, $4300. 352-9512.

1978 CHEVY SHORTBOX, 4x4, 350 4 spd, 4” lift, 33’s. $4000 obo. 551-3014

1975, F250 3/4 TON, 390, 2wd, auto, ext cab, rusted cab mounts, sweet motor, $400. 357-2758.

1991 F150, 4wd, v6, 5 speed, 207k, well maintained, runs great, great body, sunroof, $2700. 352-2269.

1993 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500, 4x4, newly rebuilt transmission, 333,000 km. Good condition. $5,500. obo. 505-3497.

VW BUS, 1971, CLASSIC SURF. Runs great, needs interior work, stored 17 years, little rust, accepting offers. 352-3541.

Trucks/SUVs/Vans1996 DODGE CARAVAN, new brakes, seats 7, summer and winter tires. $2000 obo. 359-7499.1992 MAZDA B2600 4x4, 5-speed, extended cab pick-up. Runs good with 280M kms. Has box liner & 2 sets tires, summers & winters on rims. Very little rust. Asking $2975. Inquiries 352-2704.1993 4RUNNER SR5 PACKAGE. New brakes and tires. Good con-dition. $5500 obo. 226-7751. swilson@direct.ca‘89 CHEVY VAN 20 SERIES. This 3/4 ton runs but needs some body work. Seven seat belts with a bench seat that folds to a double bed. $700. Call 354-7411.‘89 CHEVY VAN 20 SERIES. This 3/4 ton runs but needs some body work. Seven seat belts with a bench seat that folds to a double bed. $700. Call 354-7411

Boats17’ SUNRUNNER, 90 hp Mariner EZ-load trailer, Yamaha 4 Stroke Kicker, runs excellent. $5100 obo. 250-229-4687.

FIBERGLASS BOAT, 10 ft. Delnor, $325. 5 1/2 Johnson motor, $175. 229-4559.

Recreational 1998 24 FT. SALEM TRAVEL TRAILER, excellent condition, $11,500. Phone 825-9594.

1998 NOMAD 28’ TRAILER with 14’ Superslide. Very Roomy. Separate Bedroom. $11,500. obo. 229-4238.LEISURE TENT TRAILER. $1000. 304-0036.

OVER 200 NEW & used motorhomes, diesel pushers, 5th wheels, trailers, vans, campers. Total RV Centre. Special RV financing. Since 1984, Voyager RV - Hwy 97, Winfield BC. 1-800-668-1447, www.VoyagerRV.ca.

Misc. for SaleSOFA $100, COFFEE & LAMP TABLES $100, Toshiba 32” $250, kitchen table & chairs, tools. 352-5996.

BRAND NEW WOMANS CLEATS, size 9, $40. 551-0884.

SANDALS FOR GODDESSES. Two pairs, 9Ω. Turquoise flats; purple/diamond pump; unworn. $50 each. Christine 354-4240.

WOOL, FEATHERS, WIGS, leather coat - small, truck/trailer parts, Caane cam 351c. 825-4369.

DIGITAL HOME THEATRE AMPLIFIER RECEIVER, high-end model, new $650, asking $275 obo. Ph. 352-2823.

16’ ROLL-OUT AWNING FRAME (no cloth). Also, no mess fire pots. 352-2543 after 6 p.m.

CEDAR STRIP, CANVAS CANOE AND PADDLES, $600. Microwave $50. Dresser with mirror. $100. 352-5856

MOUNTAIN BIKE - ‘05 Specialized Big Hit Grom. 24’ wheels, air shock, good condition. $400. 352-1794.

CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANER: Bissell Powersteamer Proheat Plus. Great Buy! $95. Please leave message, 505-5581.

13 GOLF CLUBS, bag, pull cart. Tv pong game from 70’s. Phone 352-2359 to see.

WASHER & DRYER $600, antique loveseat $400, jetted tub $500, ped-estal sink $100, toilet $50. 229-4544.

SANSA MP3 PLAYER, like new, $120. Chaco sandals, women’s size 6, like new, maroon, $60. 354-0369.

6’ GLASS DISPLAY CABINET, $300. 352-7729.

Misc. for SaleWORKBOOTS, BRAND NEW. Steeltoed JB Goodhue workboots. Thinsulate insulation, size 9, $65. 825-4411 eves.

DRESSER $125, GLIDER-ROCKER $50, wardrobe $65, Sanyo stereo $35, large speakers $40, record play-er $35. 359-7756.

Misc. WantedDONATION OF MOUNTAIN BICYCLE (prefer ladies) in good condition for Cuban family. Phone 352-9788.

CANVAS TENTS. Please call 352-2752.

WANTED: TWO BASEMENT WINDOWS. Must fit into rough open-ing of 27 wide X 13 high. 354-4475.

LOOKING FOR A CLAWFOOT BATHTUB. Also need lots of 1’x2’ stone siding tiles. 352-5311.

EXTERIOR DOOR WITH LARGE WINDOW, wood stove, landscape bricks, maple trees, framed mirror. 355-2269.

FRIDGE, MEDIUM SIZE, working condition, will pick up. Please call 354-3489.

CLAWFOOT TUB in good condition will pick up. Call 551-1563.

SEEKING LEATHER OFFICE CHAIR, preferably adjustable, also 4-drawer lateral file cabinet 36” wide. Call 825-9266.

YURT WANTED. Any size. any condition. 352-2510 or afitzearle@hotmail.com

THE WIN STORE IS EXPANDING and seeking donations of lumber & volunteers! Please call 505-5444.LOOKING TO BUY a used Mac lap-top. call 354-1754

Misc. WantedWANTED: MARINA SPOT IN KASLO/NELSON. Name Your Price! Call 354-1121.

FREE JUTE-BACKED LOW-PILE CARPETS and long rectangular fur-nace ducts. Louise 354-0243.

WANTED: BABY EXERSAUCER in good shape. 354-0114.

PIECES OF UNWANTED CARPET needed for project. Please call Jacqui, 226-7815. Will pick up.

OVAL DRAFTING TEMPLATES. 1” and up. 226-7918.

USED OR UNWANTED CINDER BLOCKS. Approx. 200 needed. Reasonably priced. 250-352-0136.

WANTED FOR FAMILY HOLIDAY, small fixer-upper travel trailer, bowler style preferred. Less than $500. 505-2925.

Music & DanceFRIENDS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC informal soirees for music aficiona-dos. 505-5583.

YAMAHA ELECTRONIC PIANO P-60. GH Keyboard, AWM Sounds, w/ stand. Worth $1389, asking 1111.11 551-2145.

WANTED: WURLITZER ELECTRIC PIANO. Please contact if you have one in the area. phunk_nugget@hotmail.com

VICTORIA STREET STRINGS all level string players welcome. Tuesday evenings. 505-5583.

CD & DVD DUPLICATION, direct to disc printing and graphic design located in Nelson: www.shortyburns.com 352-BURN(2876)

Pets & LivestockPUPPY OR YOUNG DOG WANTED. Small to medium size; full -grown. Good with kids. Amber, 825-0126.

FREE TO GOOD LOVING HOME. 10 years young, black lab/border collie. Family friendly, needs room to run. Please save him. 352-1983.

TWO BEAUTIFUL ALPINE/NUBIAN FEMALE 2 yr old goats. Would like to sell as pair. Offers. 355-2785.

WANTED: USED OR newer dog run materials to build. 825-9455.

SALTWATER FISH/REEF ENTHUSIASTS: Interested in sharing experiences, frags, possible club? E-mail saltyfish@shaw.ca Ph. 304-3535.

Prof. ServicesEXPERIENCED CLEANER & ORGANIZER AVAILABLE for home & office de-clutter & cleanup. Natural prod-ucts, local references. Jenn 505-1822

EXPERIENCED, QUALIFIED ESL TUTOR. Online or in person. 359-0193 or flicker45@hotmail.com

CARPENTER WITH MINI & MID-SIZE EXCAVATORS available for concrete installations & other digs. Warren 354-1159 or 354-7288.

COMFORT CARE. LICENSED CARE AIDE. Developmentally challenged, multi duties for all ages. Call Corby Lynn, 352-7384.

LANGUAGE HELP: Translation, con-versation, documentation, letter-writ-ing. Russian/English. 354-6909.

MONUMENTAL STONE WORKS Custom headstones/monuments. Portable sandblasting. Cleaning and re-highlighting. Glass etching. Pet Memorials - proceeds to SPCA. 354-0988

PINE BEETLES starting to infest your forest? Trees down from winter weather? Feeling a bit uncomfortable taking it down yourself? Call Shaun at Phoenix Falling for your ground based tree needs. 354-7411.

DOMESTIC DIVAS is here with qual-ity insured services. Animal care, Artwork, Baking, Bodywork, Catering, Childcare, Construction, Clean-up, Deliveries, Errands, Housecleaning, Home organizing, Landscaping, Painting, Reception, Sewing repairs, Tile setting & design, Yard clean-up. Call 505-4691.

Prof. Services

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS, Framing through finish. Reasonable rates. Harrop Creek Contracting. 551-1555.

ServicesCLEAR YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD NOW - A record affects employment and any travel anywhere! We guaran-tee your pardon. Apply online www.canadianpardons.ca or call today toll-free 1-800-298-5520.

CRIMINAL RECORDS affect travel to 1 country only. Don’t be misled. Canadian pardons guaranteed at the National Pardon CentreTM. Apply online: www.nationalpardon.org. Call free 1-866-242-2411.

Sports Equip.ROCKY MOUNTAIN EDGE FULL Suspension Mountain Bike. Marzocchi Z-1, new tires. 16.5”. $750 obo. 352-5395.

HYPERLITE WAKESURF BOARD. 5’6” Broadcast board brand new, never used. $300 obo. 505-4205.

FOX 36RC2, brand new ‘07 Mt bike fork. A steal at $700. 359-5021.

SNOWBOARDS: ‘08 153 G-TWIN, $450. 158 Option Vinson, $200. Older 7.5w Salamon boots, $50. 509-1144

2007 DEVINCI REMIX avid disk brakes, 8î rotors, Marzocchi fork, $1200 obo. Call Matthew, 505-5270.

KONA MANOMANO, full suspension, lots of upgraded parts, $1200. 352-5629.

COBRA GOLF CLUBS, Titleist carry bag, 440sz driver, putter, very clean. Asking $500. 229-4251, evenings.

14’ Trampoline, great shape. $100. 359-7194.

MOUNTAIN BIKE - ‘05 Specialized Big Hit Grom. 24’ wheels, air shock, good condition. $400. 352-1794.

Steel Buildings#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colours available! 40-year warranty! Free shipping first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206. www.crown-steelbuildings.com.

FUTURE STEEL BUILDINGS. Durable, dependable, pre-engineered, all-steel structures. Custom-made to suit your needs and requirements. Factory-direct affordable prices. Call 1-800-668-8653 ext. 170 for free brochure.

TravelALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGES - book online at www.canadatravels.com and save more on your vacations. Use code NCA74327 for discount or call us toll-free at 1-800-563-5722.

TIMESHARE FORECLOSURES—Save 60-80% off retail! Best resorts & seasons! Call for free catalogue today! 1-800-597-9347. Browse hun-dreds of worldwide properties online. www.holidaygroup.com/bcn.

VolunteersNATIONAL DENTAL ASSISTING EXAMINING BOARD requires Public Member. Letters of interest to Board office by June 20, 2008. Visit: www.ndaeb.ca / Volunteer Opportunities. Tel: (613) 526-3424.

WeddingsLONG WHITE WEDDING DRESS, sequined lace bodice & long sleeves, with bustle, very pretty $100. 352-7144.

Work WantedNURSE AVAILABLE for private duty home care. Please call 352-0974.

www.expressnews.ca

Page 18 EXPRESS May 7, 2008 www.expressnews.ca express@expressnews.bc.ca

Home & Garden

Real Estate1979, 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME. Handy-man special. $2000 for a quick sale. Must be moved. 505-2925 http://www.photosandstuff.info/mobile/mobiler.htm

THINKING OF SELLING? Get a FREE, no obligation mar-ket evaluation of your home. Call Trevor@NelsonRealty.ca 354-8409

2.3 ACRES OF VIEW PROPERTY in Bonnington. Winterized yurt included. $229,000. By appointment only, 505-9945.

PRIVATE 8 ACRES, solid 6 bedroom house, 4 outbuildings, fruit trees, 5 minutes from Nelson, $1000 main floor rental income. 505-2060.

1978 MOBILE HOME 14’ wide, newer gas furnace. Must be moved. $6,000 Call Dave at 352-1234

4 BEDROOM, 3 BATHROOMS, newer, move in and enjoy. Huge garage, fenced yard. $449,000. 354-1052

HOUSE FOR SALE on 3 1/2 acres between Powell River & Lund. Ocean view. 604-483-9951.

COMPLETELY RENOVATED 2 BEDROOM MOBILE in the sunny Greenwood Mobile Home Park, just 10 min North of Nelson. Low main-tenance, clean and family oriented. No pets. $43,500. Contact Lev at Valhalla Path Realty. 250-354-4089 cell 354-8443.

Real EstateCO-HOUSING IN NANAIMO. www.pacif icgardens.ca or joinus@pacificgardens.ca or 250-754-3060

BEAUTIFUL 2 BEDROOM, 1 bath heritage home in Fairview. Fully renovated with fir hardwood floors, new appliances. 200 sq. ft. sundeck, on double lot. $312,000 obo. 354-2007.

RANCH LAND for sale. Experience the beauty of country living! 75 acres of ranch land in Lakelands Wildrose Country. Good fishing and hunting. Away from the hustle and bustle. St. Paul area. Priced at $999 per acre. Evenings 780-645-239

Real Estate Wanted

WANTED: 1+ ACRES on North Shore or Taghum area. Phone 367-7482.

RentalsMAY 1, 1 BDR SUITE, Nelson, quiet building, n/s, n/p $620. 780-865-6140, after Apr. 26 505-6063.

UPSTAIRS ROOM, 6’ 4” ceiling, shared foyer, kitchen, bathroom, laundry machines, utilities, on bus route, available June 1. 352-4607.

RentalsBED/SITTING ROOM, BATHROOM, stove, self-defrost fridge, double sink, private entrance, shared washer & dryer, shared storage/work space, cable, cozy, bright. 352-4607.

APARTMENT, LARGE, PRIVATE DECK, 2.5 bedroom, remodeled. Business access to Baker Street. Great for practitioner, artist resi-dence, office. $1060 includes heat. 352-5735. Available July.

LARGE BEDROOM FOR RENT, $550 plus shared heat. Call 505-4749CARBONATE BACHELOR SUITE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, w/d, suit-able for single, n/s, n/p, $550 plus utilities. 352-6132.

CABIN NEAR WINLAW. 2 bedroom, bathtub, shower but outhouse. May to Dec only. 355-2269.

JUNE 1-OCT. 31, 2 bdrm, small Uphill house, partly furnished. $800+. N/S, N/P. E-mail about yourself jjinglis@telus.net

Rentals Commercial

LARGE, FULLY EQUIPPED COMMERCIAL KITCHEN space for rent. Walk-in cooler & freezer. Call Ariah 505-3655 or 354-3875.

Rentals WantedWANTED 2 BEDROOM RENTAL HOUSE in Nelson, long term for small family. July 1st. 352-6109.

2 woman, 30’s, professionals, fam-ily doctor, massage therapist seek 2/3 bedroom house close to Nelson. Long-term, asap, great references, ns/np. Davina 778-888-0231.

SINGLE MOM LOOKING FOR 2 bed-room apt. Work full time and can pay $600-$700. 551-1725.

EMPLOYED SINGLE MALE, GRAVEYARD SHIFT, seeks quiet 1 bedroom suite. No roommates. $600-650/month, June 1. Please phone Colin, 250-777-0063.

WORKING MAN LOOKING FOR A ROOM to rent for the month of May. William 352-9876.

CABIN TO RENT week at a time. Secluded or very private. Simple OK, with water/heat. 354-7772.WANTED: RENTAL SPACE for small woodworking/furniture shop. 505-3857.

CHRISTIAN, SINGLE MOM looking to find rent exchange for support work/gardening. (Elderly or disabled.) June 505-2032.

2 woman, 30’s, professionals, fam-ily doctor, massage therapist seek 2/3 bedroom house close to Nelson. Long-term, asap, great references, ns/np. Davina 778-888-0231.

Shared Accom.VEGETARIAN BUDDIST seeks similar minded persons to share 3 bedroom home in Uphill. Owner is away most of the year. $890/month Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 352-2100

ROOM FOR RENT, close to down-town. Neat freaks & non-smokers need only apply. Ph. 352-6662.

Shared Accom.1 BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM in large shared home. Available for clean, quiet person. 352-2051.

ROOM FOR RENT in quiet spacious Uphill home. Partly furnished, W/D, internet. $425. Annely 352-2672.

EXPRESSNetwork

Classifieds

These ads appear in approximately 100 com-munity newspapers in B.C. and Yukon and reach more than 3 million read-ers. To place an ad call The Express at 354-3910$395 for 25 words

$ 9.00 each additional word

See puzzle on page 14

Answers to Kootenay

Crossword

see puzzle on page 16

SPORTS PUZZLE

SOLUTION

May 7, 2008 EXPRESS Page 19www.expressnews.ca express@expressnews.bc.ca

Home & Garden

REMAX WEATHER AD

COLDWELL BANKER

We’re about to build a 12’ X 20’ deck attached to our house in the back yard. Do you have any tips to help us pick a qualified carpenter?

There are some usual and obvious steps that you should follow such as checking references (work completed in a timely and professional manner). Take a look at other projects these car-penters have completed. In your selection, con-sider that the low bid is often not the best choice because low bid contrac-tors may cut corners to make up for the lack of funding. You can feel comfortable discarding unusually high estimates which, in turn, leaves those bids that are in the mid range.

Consider the size of the carpenter’s crew. For instance, there is an old carpenter’s adage that says “two carpenters working together can do the work of three working alone.” For instance, on a project like your deck, a single carpenter may

Steve, Paul and Bill are building consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson. Send questions to express@expressnews.bc.ca. Archived copies of Home Front can

be found at www.lynchinspection.com

Home Front

Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Steve Cannon

Carpenter considerations

attempt the project, but it would take him con-siderably longer than the total hours of two trades-men or a carpenter and a helper working as a team. In every contract you’re paying for the amount of time spent, so the man working alone can cost you more in the end.

However, there are lots of projects, especially fin-ishing work like cabinets, kitchen and bathroom

renovations and interior retrofits that are well suited for one man. A lot about selecting your contractor relies on using your intuition and the feeling that you and your project really “fit” with a particular person.

Be sure to have a fully developed set of drawings with as much detail as you can specify so there is no room for ambigu-ity between you and your contractor. Contract prices are padded with a worst case contingency, especially in renovation work.

So, a flat rate “contract price” can sometimes cost you more than a good, trustworthy tradesman working by the hour.

Do get a written con-tract defining the scope of work, the fee payment schedule, standards of workmanship expected and a reasonable time-frame for completion. You’ll find several stan-dard contract forms available at your local building and office sup-ply stores.

The Rotary Clubs of Nelson are seeking young professionals to form part of a Group Study Exchange Team to the Central American countries of Honduras, Belize and Guatemala. Preference will be given to candidates who are fluent in Spanish. The team will consist of a Rotarian leader and four non-Rotarian team mem-bers.

The team will study the host country’s institutions and ways of life, observe their own vocations as practised abroad, devel-op personal and profes-

sional relationships and exchange ideas.

The team will also give presentations, stay with locals. The Rotary pays for tickets, team members pay for other expenses.

The exchange will take place from Thursday, January 22 to Tuesday, February 24, 2009.

People interested in applying should be 25 to 40 years of age and employed full time in a recognized business or profession for at least two years and be committed to remaining in the work force after the exchange.

Applications for team

members (form 161 EN) are available for download on the Rotary District 5080 website. Applicants must live or be employed within Rotary District 5080. Deadline for submission of applications to the Rotary Clubs of Nelson is 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13.

For applications and further informa-tion contact Al Bacon at (250) 229-5277 or e-mail bacona@shaw.ca or Marvin Work at (250) 359-7142 or e-mail work@shaw.ca.

– submitted

Rotary looks for professionals for Central American exchange

Page 20 EXPRESS May 7, 2008 www.expressnews.ca express@expressnews.bc.ca

SAFEWAY