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Anayas fundraiser

Local artist Shayne Brandels painting is just one of the items available at the silent auction for Anaya and her family.

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Spring sports

In the Zone high-lights some local sports teams who are gearing up for another fun season.

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Into the Dragons Den

NELSON BECKER

by Julia Gillmor

Everyone would agree that the secret to success is hard work, but a few hundred thousand dollars in venture capital never hurt either. That is exactly what CBCs well-known television show Dragons Den is all about; entre-preneurs pitch business ideas to a panel of five wealthy, successful ven-ture capitalists in hopes of luring investment into their company.

On Wednesday March 17, a smattering of ner-vously optimistic West Kootenay entrepreneurs gathered at the Prestige Resort and waited in line to pitch ideas to visit-ing CBC producers. The hope of landing a spot on the show and ultimately landing a deal with the Dragons was unmistak-able. The lobby buzzed with hushed, excited tones and one by one business owners were ushered into to face the producers and make their pitch.

We need all kinds of businesses, Tracie Tighe, executive producer of the show admits. Every sin-gle city and every single producer will tell you, you never know what youre going to get. Its always a surprise. Tighe and co-producer Richard Merov are on a 40 city tour across Canada this month, interviewing and fielding potential invest-ment opportunities for the Dragons.

Richard Blackmore of Creston is one of those hopeful entrepreneurs. His company, Stump Stoves, provides a por-table, safe and more versatile alternative to a traditional campfire. Blackmore, a log builder

by trade, found the ends of logs could be hollowed out to create a stove that would burn from within. He patented the Stump Stove and has been selling his product in Canada and the USA. Although he is one of the few attend-ees who have never seen Dragons Den, friends encouraged him to attend the auditions. Were not really looking for invest-ment capital at this time, but we thought the expo-sure if we get on the show would be great market-ing, Blackmore admits. What we lack most right now is marketing exper-tise, and we thought this may help.

Another couple hoping

to face down the Dragons is Yvonne Schoff and Mark Cochrane of Salmo, owners of Cinderellas Organic Housekeeping. A self proclaimed mom and pop shop, they have created an entirely organ-ic and all natural, all-pur-pose cleaning product from aromatherapy and organic essential oils. Schoff claims its unique due to its safe, edible, benign ingredients. Its eco-friendliness doesnt stop there; it comes in a glass jar which is return-able. Cochrane claims its the first cleaning prod-uct available in a glass returnable bottle, making the entire product and its packaging environmen-

tally friendly. Cochrane and Schoff

intend on asking the Dragons for $100,000 for 25 percent of their com-pany; its a number that values the company at more than it is current-ly worth. If you dont get what you ask for, you dont get the deal, Tighe informs them. But Cochrane and Schoff are confident that they have a sure thing. We need the money for expansion and distribution, we have proven the salability of the product, counters Cochrane. Were past the demo and start up phase and we believe this is a product that people want.

Both companies qualify for the new Greenvention award, a $100,000 start up grant for eco-friend-ly businesses. But well have to wait until next season to see how our West Kootenay entrepre-neurs fare and whether they are afforded the opportunity to go head to head with the Dragons. In the meantime, you can learn more about each of these products at www.stumpstove.com and www.cindarellasorganic.com. For information about Dragons Den or to pitch your idea to the show visit: www.cbc.ca/dragonsden.

Local entrepreneurs pitch business ideas to producers in hopes of making it to prime time

Creston inventor Richard Blackmore poses with his creation, the Stump Stove.

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In order to transition into a com-munity that is sustainable rather than dependent on fossil fuels, we need to change our consumer behaviours from profit driven to people driven. Shelly Young Lasichuk

What skill will you take on, my friends, my community? In a post-car-bon society, I will need to rely on all of you to perform tasks I cannot. Such is the beauty of community - relying on each other. Marty Sutmoller

There is power in numbers. When we work together combining communi-ties, cultures and nations in gatherings, there is powerful energy. Netta Zeberoff

The Baker Street pedestrian-only discussion needs to be revisited now with regards to the new paradigm of our age, namely a climate change, long-term community sustainability and resilience, local economic health in the face of global economic uncer-tainty and severe shifts in oil markets and reserves. We currently have the luxury of creating sustainable systems within our city before the need to do so crashes around us. But we need to act now. Marty Sutmoller

In order to understand my per-sonal dependence on fossil fuels, I challenged myself to find 10 items in my home that were made and brought to me without any use of fossil fuels whatsoever. After much searching, I was left with two items; a basket and a shell. Marty Sutmoller

With Earths population expected to reach nine billion by 2040, the question of how to feed the world has never been more pressing. Jess McNally

Stigma is a powerful force. When the masses finally realize that behaviour that once acceptable is actually unattractive, they stop doing it. Jio Deon

The meat in our diets causes more carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases to be emitted worldwide that either transportation or industry. I hate to pick on t-bones and meatballs, but beef is by far the worst climate offender. Jess McNally

Nobody can foresee the future but if there is a likelihood of a crisis, it is better to be prepared, prepared as a community. All the scientists were screaming, The glaciers are melt-ing, bees, frogs and coral reefs are disappearing, everything is happening much faster than we thought. Malin Christensson

Our medical doctors need to be able to hand out a prescription medi-cation with one hand and at the same time, pass out a recommendation for dietary changes, food supplements, a local naturopath, and many other alternative therapies with the other hand. It seems to me that they are trying to treat a great many illnesses with one hand tied behind their back. Cecil Bund

Nelson could have a large com-munity garden as well as gardens run by the city. We could grow every-where. Can you imagine fruit trees in the parks and veggie boxes on Baker Street? Nikkei Merritt

Nelson, British Columbia, year 2030. We are learning to live off the land, to be more resourceful and less wasteful. We are generally prospering more than any other part of the world because of our agriculture. We have been relying on a cooperative commu-nity to hold us together. Dillon Strom

Are you recycling? Are you bik-ing, walking or busing more? Have you even thought about not driving that two blocks to the store? R.L. Brunelle

By teaching our son that carrots dont come from a bag, we have found ourselves developing a lifes lesson plan that makes us all more aware of our needless consumption of fossil fuel consuming habits, and we are striving to change our habit to be more earth friendly. Change takes time to imple-ment, and by making it a way of life we expand on the lessons every day. Iris Steffler

For real change to happen, and for eco-villages to spring up that would take a huge weight off the earth and lighten our collective carbon footprint, the political will would have to be there. Laws that support biodynamic lifestyles, rather than hinder them, have to be in place. June Hamley

Nelson may not be rich in wind to run turbines, but the city is abundant with pigeons, which can be domesticat-ed and used to run turbines, increasing local energy production and decreas-ing the annoyance of pigeon-flooded streets. Tyler Isaacs Delong

Lets assume all of parts of Nelson stay relatively unchanged aesthetical-ly throughout the next two decades. This raises a question of how Nelson is going to stay eco-friendly without switching to sustainable architec-ture. But keeping parts of Nelson classic while environmentally upgrad-ing other areas seems like the best option. Paul Rebar

Our surrounding areas have vast amounts of space for farms. From those farms we could get our meat, eggs and dairy instead of the super-market, where they are infused with preservatives. Carly Jennings

People would have to be able to get around at a reasonable speed without using up fossil fuels. The most obvious solution to me is the electric car. Easily affordable to everyone and requiring almost no fossil fuels to produce, the electric car would easily satisfy the people and help sustain the environment. Logan Shubin

In 2030 how we will transport our-selves will look much different. For long distances we may use electric bullet trains. They are fast, comfort-able and cant be stopped by storms. We already have a railway running through Nelson so not much new infrastructure would be required. Why not use trains? Matt Howrage

Other cities around the world are becoming over-crowded and polluted. Many people are moving to Nelson, or at least plan to live here for a while to learn about our lifestyle. They key element in sustaining Nelsons eco-friendly community is making our life-style easy for all residents, particularly newcomers. Rachel Berg

I believe a place to start this change is with building environmentally friendly or green buildings. One new completely green building is called an earthship. They have all the things that are needed to eliminate fossil fuels without completely changing our lives. Earthships are constructed with recycled materials such as old tires, pop cans and wood beams. Lauren Vaillaincourt

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Non-profit seniors organizations in the area need to know that the Federal Governments New Horizons For Seniors Program 2010 has issued a call for funding proposals for commu-nity-based projects that encourage seniors to play an important role in their community. April 16 is the deadline for the pro-posals to reach the B.C.-based Service Canada staff who administer the program for this prov-ince.

Here are some guide-lines for the proposals that earn the highest marks. Start with some seniors who have expressed a need for a seniors pro-gram with activities that are new to the group. Have the seniors write the proposal, with assis-tance from non-seniors if necessary.

Make certain that the funding will provide seniors with a program in which they are active participants. A project that is just a service to seniors will not be fund-ed. The seniors involved are expected to play an important role in their communities by helping those in need, provid-ing leadership, and shar-ing their knowledge and skills with others.

Some financial sup-

port, even if only in kind, shows a broader base of community acceptance than just letters of sup-port.

I n t e r- g e n e r a t i o n a l activities get a high rat-ing. The Gordon Sergeant School Grandfriends pro-gram was funded by the New Horizons Program.

Having objectively ver-ified outcomes gets a plus. The creation of a video or book is good, but a simple weekly questionnaire that rates participants level of approval can also be valuable. Are we hav-ing fun yet? is not just a question for kids.

Service Canada staff evaluate the proposals, then a committee of com-munity-based people do further evaluation. Most of the proposals that pass this level of approval will get full approval during the later months of the year. Expect to begin your project early in 2011.

For more information, call 1-800-277-0014.

George Millar is a long-time resident of the West Kootenay. Been Thinking About is an exploration of events and

organizations in the region, seen from a seniors perspective.

Been Thinking About

George Millar

Seniorsprogram call for proposals

Spring break is over but not the spring weather hopefully!

Right off the bat I have to make a cor-rection to registration dates for Rhythmic Dimensions Gymnastics and Dance spring ses-sion. Registration dates should read...registration is open up until class com-mencement and can be done directly at 505 1812 or email [email protected].

The Nelson Rowing club is looking for a coach to teach Learn to Row (LTR) for their spring and summer junior pro-gram. Some maturity, coaching knowledge and self motivation is an asset but not absolutely neces-sary. Training could be provided. Details include

20-30 hours per week at $12 per hour starting in May and ending around Labour Day. Please con-tact Maurice de St. Jorre at 352 2401.

Still in the water, the Kootenay Swim Club will be competing at their first long course swim meet, Mar. 27/28 in Langley. The six swimmers com-peting are Niallan Collier, Emma Borhi, Jordan Andrusak, Gabrielle

Hanvold, Tenysha Ross, and Sydney Wetter. Wish them well! For more information please go to www.thekootenayswim-club.com.

Hanging on to winter sports however, is the Nelson Leafs Hockey club. Their success throughout the season is continuing throughout the playoffs. They are in the midst of challenging the Revelstoke Grizzlies for the KIJHL championship. The next stage for the winning team is to move on to the Cyclone Taylor

Cup that is being held in Kamloops. The winners of the three provincial Junior B leagues (plus the host team) will battle it out at the Cyclone Taylor for the coveted cup and conse-quent attendance at the Western Finals Keystone Cup.

Lastly, does your group have an event or program coming up? Consider advertizing it on the Civic Center Marquee on Vernon St. Its great expo-sure and a great price. Call the NRSC 352-3989 for rates and availability.




Kim Palfenier is administrator for the Nelson Regional Sports Council.

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Nelson gearing up for springtime sports

Nelsons Herridge Lane has a new business thats a perfect match for the alleys vibrant and unique atmosphere of entrepre-neurship: Crystals Custom Sewing and Repair.

Crystal Shepherd, the shops owner, has a pas-sion for clothes that shes excited to share with the Kootenays.

The name of her shop pretty much sums up what Shepherd offers. If clothes are ripped or fit poorly, she can fix them. If some-one wants a unique piece of clothing, she can make it.

Up to now, Shepherd has primarily done work for friends and family: repairing a forester friends work clothes or making pants, shirts and vests for her husband.

Custom-made clothes are important to Shepherd, whose wardrobe is packed with garments she made for herself.

Im very particular about what I like and what I want, she says. I imag-ine there are other people

out there who feel that way but cant sew. I can help them.

Shepherds experience runs to casual clothes, but she isnt afraid to take on more advanced projects like altering mens busi-ness suits.

She can work from a pattern or even a draw-ing of something a per-son wants made. She works with a customers needs and specifications to make a distinctive garment theyll be excited to wear.

Shepherds custom work extends to a service she says is unique in Nelson: She can take a persons favourite piece of cloth-ing and copy it without destroying the original. If the original is too dam-aged, she can take parts of the loved garment and incorporate it into some-thing new.

You still have the essence of the thing you loved in a new garment you love.

Shepherd was intro-duced to sewing 14 years ago when her mother

taught Shepherd how to thread a sewing machine and troubleshoot problems with the equipment. After that, Shepherd explored garments and fabric and developed a broad understanding of making clothes.

She says she has the problem solving skills and innovative mental-ity to take on just about any project, be it making pants, shirts or even cell phone covers.

I know what works and what doesnt, Shepherd says. I know what looks good and what doesnt and

I can work within those parameters.

Shepherd is also explor-ing the idea of 100-mile clothing. At the moment, shes able to make clothes using reclaimed material but shes on the lookout for locally made fabrics that would make a piece of clothing truly local.

Crystals Custom Sewing and Repair is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shop is located in Herridge Lane between Ward Street and Josephine Street. Shepherd can be reached at (250) 551-5858.

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Earth Hour, sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is an international initiative to draw attention to the need to conserve energy. This years Earth Hour will take place this Saturday March 27th from 8:30 to 9:30 pm. Millions of people around the world take part by turning off non-essential lighting for Earth Hour. To support this activity, the City of Nelson will arrange to shut off almost all lighting loads at the City Hall building. Nelson Hydro will shut off the Baker Street decorative lighting, walkway lighting, park lighting, various City owned facilities lighting as well as lighting at the power plant and substations.

Nelson Hydro monitored the electrical load for last years Earth Hour to record the energy conservation efforts by the citizens of Nelson and area. A reduc-tion in power consumption was observed from 8:30 to 10:30 pm. Over this two hour period, energy con-sumption was reduced by 2% on average. The peak reduction in consumption was 4% which occurred at 9:30 pm.

Nelson Hydro challenges its customers to switch off and unplug for Earth Hour to achieve even better re-sults than last year. Enjoy activities using candle-light, have meaningful conversation with family and friends, go for a walk, or star gaze. Nelson Hydro will provide this years results in a follow-up media re-lease.

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Andres Partners with Nelson SPCAThursday and Friday nights, 6-9 p.m. at Andres Telus booth in the Chahko-Mika Mall

For every new TELUS cell phone activation/add on, done on Thursday and Friday nights between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., Andres will be donating the $35 activation fee to the Nelson SPCA.

If you would like to take part in this event, every referral of a new activation will also make you eligible for a free case or car charger up to $40 in value.

This offer is valid only through the Telus kiosk in the Chakko Mika Mall.

Please call 250-352-7258 or visit the kiosk for more details.

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Earth Hour 2010 Saturday, March 27, 8:30-9:30 p.m. throughout the region

For the second year in a row residents of the Regional District of Central Kootenay are encour-aged to participate in Earth Hour 2010. In 2009 British Columbians saved 72.67 megawatts of electricity from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., the equivalent of turning off 1.5 mil-lion lights. Last year, during Earth Hour 4000 cities in 88 countries officially switched off to pledge their support for the planet.

Earth Hour is a global conservation effort of the World Wildlife Fund. Participating in Earth Hour sends a very powerful message to government and world leaders that people want policies and regulations put in place that can achieve meaningful emission reduction to help fight climate change.

On March 27, citizens, businesses, corporations and governments in the RDCK and around the world are encouraged to turn off all non-essential lights (both inside and out) for a full hour to show their support for action on climate change.

For more information on RDCK climate action initiatives and zero waste programs please visit www.rdck.bc.ca.

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Kids Zone returns to Slocan Valley Saturday, March 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Slocan Park Hall, 3036 Hwy 6

On Saturday, March 27 the Kids Zone Buy & Sell swap meet returns to the Slocan Valley. This popu-lar event is hosted by the Slocan Valley Recreation Commission. The event is a great way to use items the kids have outgrown. Kids Zone is a great place for those with young families to fill their growing childrens needs at a reasonable cost.

Every year table space at this event sells out so call Slocan Valley Recreation at 250-226-0008 to book your table now.

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Buy a Bookshelf at the Nelson LibraryAs part of the Nelson Library expansion fundraising

project, book lovers can now buy a bookshelf. For only $40 your name, or the name of a loved one, will be engraved on a brass plaque and permanently displayed on one of the library bookshelves.

On a first-come, first-served basis, individuals will also be able to choose which section they would like their plaque to be in. The choice is vast: everything from cookbooks to travel, science fiction to childrens picture books, audio-books to DVDs, and much more.

You can buy a bookshelf online at http://nelson.bcli-brary.ca/ or in person at the Nelson Municipal Library at 602 Stanley St.

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World Water Day celebrated

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Perry Ridge Water Users Association (PRWUA) is celebrating 30 years of watershed activism to protect the domestic and agricultural water on Perry Ridge.

To celebrate World Water Day PRWUA sold post-ers and DVDs at the Kootenay Co-op to support their continuing work.

PRWUA is encouraged after 30 years that there is renewed attention to the relationship between climate, forests, water and culture. Their DVD presents com-pelling information about the necessity and the benefits of protecting Perry Ridge.

Perry Ridge has some of the Slocan Valleys last stands of intact old growth (fir, cedar, hemlock, cot-tonwood, larch and Ponderosa Pine) and is one of the last large areas of low and mid elevation forests in the Slocan Valley. Perry Ridges forested slopes provide drinking and agricultural water for several hundred farms and residences in the valley below.

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Last week we discussed the con-cept that ideas or questions which can be explored through measure-ment are within science. Ok, so what would an example be? How about, what is the weight of an object such as a bowling ball, as a function of its radial distance from the centre of the earth? Yup, that is a question that can be explored or answered through measurement, and is, thus, within the realm of science.

Notice that the word answered is italicized in the previous para-graph. One must be careful with the word answered, because there is uncertainty in all measurements. Nothing is known for certain, and, therefore, nothing is ever truly answered. After many careful measurements pertaining to gravity, for example, we may have data that have very small error bars, but we cannot eliminate uncertainty. In fact, at the quantum level the means of undertaking a measurement always

interfere with the measurements being made, so there is abound as to how accurate one can be. Although we can aggregate our precise mea-surement data, and we may develop laws and theories that represent the phenomenon being studied reason-ably or even extremely well, there is always uncertainty in measure-ments, laws, and theories.

It is usual in science to test to see in what way a given theory is wrong. This is absolutely nor-mal and an appropriate practice in science. A scientist must retain doubt regarding all theories includ-

ing those that may have provided useful predictive results in the past. In fact, it is the scientists job to see if the measurement data can be modeled in a different way and perhaps more substantive way, to see if the measurements may be made more precisely. According to Nobel laureate, Richard Feynman, a large part of the fun in science is exploring the areas in which a given theory is wrong. For a scientist, it is not appropriate to hold on to one particular theory or another too dearly, but scientist must retain a level of doubt regarding all theories, and continue to investigate where they may be improved. A scientific law or theory is considered better the more precisely it describes a situation. For then it shall be easier to test if it is wrong, and the more useful it becomes in predicting other situations within error bars, of course!

Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Morgan Dehnel, a particle accelerator physicist, and resident of Nelson. Please send comments or questions regarding this column to [email protected]

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Everything is uncertain, particularly in science

The West Kootenay EcoSociety is celebrat-ing a green partnership recently launched with Reos Videos. Paul Osak of Reos has agreed to establish an EcoSociety Recommended video section in his store. The new section will house films consistent with the EcoSocietys mandate of education and awareness- raising around issues of conservation, climate change, peak oil, re-local-ization of our economy and food supply and mov-ing to a post-carbon world. The EcoSociety celebrates Pauls interest in green and his willingness to set space aside in his business to raise awareness in our

community. While many of the films already exist-ed on Reos shelves, Paul is dedicated to regularly bringing in newly released films to continue educa-tion around these critical issues. When new films first arrive they will still be located in the New Release section, but over time will find their way to the new green section and be in one location,

easier to find and con-sider. Reos new website is now up and running at www.reos.ca.

At our request, The Kootenay Country Store Cooperative has joined our partnership with the donation of four films related to the local food movement and agricul-ture and has offered to donate additional films as they become available through the store. The EcoSociety is grateful for the Coops support of Reos green initiative and acknowledges their long-standing history and inter-est in supporting a thriv-ing local food economy.

Please support this important initiative. Ask

for the new EcoSociety Recommended section when you visit Reos Videos and take the time to educate yourself and your family. Feedback to the EcoSociety and rec-ommendations for addi-tions to the section are always welcome.

The EcoSociety is inter-ested in celebrating local businesses taking leader-ship in establishing green initiatives and green busi-ness practices in our city through our EcoCentric Celebrating Green col-umn. Please contact us if you know of a business leading the way to green-ing our city and protecting our environment.

Catherine Leighland is thedirector of the West Kootenay EcoSociety. For more information contact the EcoSociety at [email protected] or 354-1909.

Eco Centric

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Ecosociety and Reos feature green flicks

The federal budget, which was announced on March 4, demonstrates an understanding that colleges, insti-tutes and polytechnics are integrated with the industrial and technological drivers of the economy, and Selkirk College President, Marilyn Luscombe, is pleased with the support shown for post-secondary education.

This budget acknowledges and supports the key role of colleges in supplying the advanced skills and applied research that underpin economic growth and produc-tivity improvement, says Luscombe. The Association of Canadian Community Colleges, of which Selkirk College is a member, has been heavily advocating for increased federal support for the Community Colleges Innovation Fund. The Fund was doubled and will now be $30M per year instead of $15M. Prior to the expan-sion of this Fund, Selkirk College was awarded an addi-tional $199,000 from the CCI Program over the next two years for the Selkirk Geospatial Research Centre. The college is now hoping to access more of such fund-ing into the future.

The grant will help support decision making for forest carbon management. More specifically, it will sustain research that is aimed at developing software applications for assisting small and medium size busi-nesses involved in forest management to become more adept at managing forest land for a variety of new val-ues such as carbon sequestration.

The budget also announced investments in retraining and apprenticeships, much of which will be delivered by Canadas 150 colleges, institutes and polytechnics, along with a welcome focus on aboriginal education.

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Jeff Pensiaro of Baldface Lodge, seen here with Bryna Idler, contributed $1,000 to the CT Scanner campaign. The CT scanner fund total is $927,500.

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Fish Heads & Flowers

Flowers to the guys at the electronics store for fixing my comput-er and giving up their time on a day off work. Saved my life

Fishheads to the woman who moved to the country to complain and stir the pot, being nice to peoples faces and stab-bing them in the back. You ooze negativity. Go back to the city where you belong. - Local

Flowers and many good karmic returns to the kind considerate soul who turned in my wallet when I was in a mad rush and left it by the ATM. I was near tears in panic, and then filled with gratitude. - Much relieved

Fishheads to drivers that do not use turning signals or wait until the last second to put them on. The whole point of them is so other driv-ers know what you are going to do! - Blinked

Flowers to all those who pass encouraging words and smiles while I busk - to the people who look past the ste-reotypes surrounding buskers and just take a moment to appreciate the music floating down the street soundtrack-ing their day - its a little moment of freedom for us all. - Lady guitar

Fishheads to people who block pedestrians trying to cross by park-ing in the middle of the crosswalk while wait-ing for their turn to go. Crosswalks are made so that you dont block people trying to save the environment! - A pissed pedestrian

Flowers a big bunch of roadside daisies to all those drivers who rec-ognize that pedestrians do have right of way especially at unmarked intersections. - Too many close calls

Send us your Fish Heads and Flowers!All submissions to the Express Fish Heads and Flowers section will be consid-ered 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 [email protected], 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.

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Saturday, March 27 from 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. the world is being asked to turn off their lights and unplug any non-essential appliances for one hour.

It may seem that turn-ing off our lights for one hour makes very little impact on long-term energy usage. But this event really gives us an opportunity to think about how we use ener-gy and its consequences. As seen by many of the excerpts printed on page twos special feature on Transition Towns, were never going to solve all of our power problems simply or quickly. And since our society is so dependent on our pres-ent power scheme we will need to make a tran-sition toward using less and less electricity.

But think about it. If we use less elec-tricity, that means the

electric companies will have fewer dollars. The electric companies have fixed costs. The resulting consequence of us using less electricity may well be a higher cost per unit. In order to maintain our power dependent life-style, we will need to fig-ure out ways to keep the electrical companies in business.

In the early 60s in the whole north east of North America, the power went out and there were no lights for many hours. There were two resulting con-sequences. The first was that New Yorkers got to see the stars like never before. The second, was nine months later there was a baby boom.

On Saturday, March 27, turn out your lights and take advantage of Earth Hour.

Earth Hour

PUBLISHER Nelson Becker ACTING EDITOR Stephanie Taylor

When I am working in Victoria, you will find my assistants Laurie and Della in my office. They greet you at the door, answer your phone calls and emails, and help you to liaise with government services and agencies.

As a team, we touch base daily. That regular communication is critical for me to do my best as your representative.

For example, I recently learned some bad news, and was able to get more detail because Laurie and Della were in the office and able to do some research. Picture the situ-ation: Having wrapped up a talk at UBC on green-ing BCs economy, my colleague Rob Fleming, MLA for Victoria Swan Lake, and I jumped in a hybrid taxi cab. Just then, Rob got a phone call that the BC Liberals were increasing provincial park fees. While hes still on the phone, I called my office. Knowing that locals and tourists alike are going to have to cough up more for camping, I needed my staffs help to find out exactly how much more.

Laurie and Della get onto the computer and start making some calls. Fees for some of our favourite local back-country spots, namely

those in the Bugaboo and Kokanee Glacier, are doubling starting April 1. All other spots are going up between $1 and $6. This may not sound like much, but after drastic cutbacks in conservation and environmental pro-tection, plus reductions in the 2010/11 Budget for tourism, and with the new HST, this increase is yet another example of the BC Liberals cost-ing us more but giving us less. On top of this, the new BC Parks reserva-tion system is housed in Guelph, Ontario instead of creating jobs here in BC. As more informa-tion becomes available, I will post it on my website, www.michellemungall.com.

That regular transmis-sion between my Nelson and Victoria offices has also fed into the broader work being done by the NDP Caucus. The most

recent instance regards the provincial LawLine. Because of BC Liberal cutbacks, this valuable service will be cut April 1. Nelsons Advocacy Centre wrote me to let me know that the many clients they refer to the LawLine low-income clients ineli-gible for legal aid-- will now have nowhere to go. Imagine being denied legal support when flee-ing from domestic vio-lence. This is the fear the Advocacy Centre and 63 other organizations shared with MLAs.

Because the letter came to my office while I was in Victoria, Laurie forward-ed it to me right away. I spoke with the NDPs critic for the Attorney General, Leonard Krog. On behalf of all 63 orga-nizations and the con-cerned NDP MLAs, he brought the issue up in the House and is holding the Liberals accountable for deciding to cut a valu-able service that decon-gests the courts.

This type of teamwork has been essential in rep-resenting our area and ensuring that our concerns are voiced. Please contact me at my office anytime if you need our help. Thats what were there for. 1-877-388-4498, [email protected]

In The House

Michelle Mungall, MLA for

Nelson-Creston

Teamwork in the office, results on the hill

Dear Editor,I should like to put for-

ward my vision for the future of the Nelson water front. From the end of the yacht club boat houses to the other end of the airport. Those lands adja-cent to the airport which are currently a dog walk should be developed over the next twenty years. The main feature would be a paved or stone pedestrian walk along the existing dog walk path, and addi-tional walkways would branch off from the main path along the lands jut-ting out into the lake.

All possible land sur-face would be graded and planted and there would be grassed areas flow-

er beds, trees and park benches. Two to three small areas would be reserved and attractive-ly fenced for leash-free dog areas. Dogs would still be allowed along the walkways, but would be required to be leashed.

Licensed vendors would be accommodated in the wider areas of land to sell pop, ice cream and hot dogs. There are currently some sandy beach areas which could be reserved as such and rocky areas which can be reclaimed, graded and developed. Today there exists unof-ficial pedestrian access from the CP rail station, but a formal connecting walkway should be built

between the station and the the lakeside/airport walkway. This access would enable the public a circular walk from Baker street to the lake along the walk to the Prestige Inn and back up to Baker Street. This is an expen-sive project, but would be spread over many years and I would foresee fed-eral and provincial mon-eys in grants and infra-structure financial aid. I foresee the beautified lakefront as a great attrac-tion for the residents of Nelson and area as well as a tourist draw. What a great addition to a beauti-ful city.

Michael FreundNelson N Shore

A novel idea for the waterfront Street Talk

I think everybody needs a machine to make their lunch every day.

Trina Walsh,Nelson

What would you invent to make a day-to-day task easier?

A food replicator, like on Star Trek.

Keith Bourgeau,Winlaw

Something to get me out of bed that works better than an alarm clock.

Kat McBurney,Nelson


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Arts & Entertainment

This film is part of the Playing for Change series. Playing for Change is a multimedia movement created to inspire, con-nect, and bring peace to the world through music. The idea for this project arose from a common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people.

Directors Mark Johnson and Jonathan Walls travelled the globe

with a single minded pas-sion to connect the world through music. They trav-elled to several continents recording songs with dif-ferent musicians from around the world playing on them, as though they had all come to the same recording studio, but it is the studio that travels instead.

Tickets are $10-$15 on a sliding scale. For more information and to see clips from the film, go to:

www.playingforchange.com For a wide selection of still photos, see: flickr.com/playingforchange

Playing For Changes Peace Through Music will be presented in 5.1 Surround Sound. For updates on this screen-ing and others, visit Peter Schramm on Facebook or e-mail [email protected]

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Peace Through MusicWednesday, March 24, 7:30 p.m. at the TNT Playhouse, corner of Ward & Carbonate

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Transition Nelson is hosting a friendly arts competition, Imagine Transition. The intention is for participants to cre-ate a piece of art envisioning a Nelson they want to see in 2030.

Art entries can be sculpture, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, etc. and can be rendered in 2D or 3D. All artists will be judged together.

The top art pieces will be pre-selected and showcased at the Oxygen Art Centre on Saturday and Sunday, April 17 and 18 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Those

attending the art show will then select the winners. The prizes for this event are $500. and a Seedling commemora-tive medallion cast out of pure silver for first place, $350 for second and $150 for third.

The deadline for your expression of interest is March 31, please send to Bill McNally, Suite #2, 373 Baker St. Free entry forms and complete competition details are available at www.transition-nelson.org.

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B. Boy/B. Girl Sessions are free, all ages open training dance sessions for all levels of b. boys, b. girls and people who love hip hop culture. Come down, share your skills and practice the fresh art of breakin Tuesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. Call 250-352-5656 for details.

Juggling Etc. Club meets every Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. Come share your skills and learn new tricks with juggling, poi, staff, diablo and hula hoop. This is an all ages, all level, free drop in program.

The NDYC Skate Club meets each Thursday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Skate Club teaches junior skaters-to-be all the basics of skateboarding. Through activi-ties and demonstrations, learn about dif-ferent types of ramps and the flow of the park, how to put together and maintain your skateboard and about the differ-ence between ramp and street skating. Best of all, its completely free. Call 250-352-5656 to register.

Free drop in art lessons are Wednesdays after school. Come and enjoy learning

art basics from trained artists. Learn about art history, theory, and technique. No experience necessary, just come and have fun.

The Ramp Committee/Gentlemans Club meets Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. Come hang out and help figure out ways to create a sustainable Youth Centre for the next generation of rippers. You must be a male from the ages of 14-19.

Beginner Skate Lessons are Thursday evenings from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Intermediate lessons are from 5:30-6:30 p,m. Cost is $50 for six lessons. Learn about balance, positioning, pushing, stopping, kicks turns, drop-ins and more. Everyone must pre-register. Call 250-352-5656 to sign up.

The Youth Employment Resource Centre wants your casual jobs Use the resource centre to help you connect with local youth to help with odd jobs around the house you need done. Call 250-352-5656 for details.

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Great events for all ages and skill levels at the NDYC

Teens busy at Nelson LibraryConstruction may be starting at Nelson

Library, but teens will still be on the go in the upcoming months. Check out our movie night on Friday, March 26 with a showing of the new DVD release New Moon. Door prizes and refreshments are available for youth ages 12-17. PG 13.

In April, YERC is supplying their expertise and offering resume develop-ment and job information workshops. Visit us in the Learning Place ( lower floor of the library) from 4-6 p.m. every Thursday afternoon for four weeks, starting April 8.

Reading Buddies continues this spring, even though the Nelson Leafs have taken off their skates. Trained local teens will take the reins and be super Reading Buddies for kids in grades 2-5. If you know of a little buddy who wants to practice reading, call Joanne Harris at the library at 250-352-6333. For more info about any of the above programs. email [email protected].

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Imagine Transition Visual Art Contest

Calling all aspiring photographers - dig out your scenic Kootenay photos and search out the very best shots to submit to the Otter Books annual cal-endar photo contest. All photographers chosen for inclusion in the 2011 West Kootenay Scenic Calendar will receive free calendars, and the top three will also get cash prizes of $200 and $100. Anyone can enter, but photos must be high resolution and quality.

Otter Books has now been producing these beautiful calendars for five years. They are sold throughout the region at

various bookstores and other venues. Fifteen hundred calendars are printed, and many of them find their way out of the area as gifts and mementos, high-lighting of the scenic beauty and recre-ational wonders of the Kootenays.

More information and applica-tion forms for the contest are avail-able at Otter Books, 398 Baker Street, Nelson, V1L 4H5, or by email request to [email protected]. Entry dead-line is May 28.

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West Kootenay Calendar photo contest

The West Kootenay Womens Centre drew the lucky winners of the raffle on International Womens Day, Monday, March 8.

Over $7,000 was raised which will help to serve the 3,000 women and children that receive support, training, free food and clothing, referrals, and comfort each year at the Women`s Centre.

The winners are as following: Tamasine Drisdale - No. 2448 won a donated week-end for two in a deluxe lakeside room at the Prestige Lakeside Resort and a $100 gift certificate at Frisco`s.

Sharon Floyd- No. 0104 won an Indulge Yourself Package with gift

certificates for bodywork, spa and luxu-rious products. The prize is valued at $475.

Prem Gatha - No. 0229 won the Dine Out Package, gift certificates for seven of Nelson`s fine restaurants including All Seasons, Max & Irmas, Amandas, Kootenay Bakery, Full Circle, Outer Clove, and El Taco restaurant.

Becky Hatch - No. 1673 won a day kayak rental for two from ROAM and passes to Ainsworth Hot Springs.

Philip Jackson No. 0749 won a cash prize of $200 which was donated by the Bank of Montreal in Nelson.

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During their 17 years together, many bands have come and gone, but with the March 2009 release of their new live album One More Night With You, Skavenjah remains one of the constants in the world of Skamusic. Skavenjah has worked very hard to become one

of NorthAmericas premiere Ska, Reggae and Soul bands, and their strong songwriting and incredible live show are proof of that. From their homebase on the Canadian prairies the band tours relentless-ly, continually expanding on its already dedicated worldwide fol-

lowing as they consistently sell out shows with their trademark mix.

They have not merely survived, but have emerged stronger and ready to take their rightful place as veterans in the world of Ska. Tickets are $10 at the door.

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SkavenjahSaturday, March 27 at SpiritBar, 422 Vernon St.

SUBMITTEDSkavenjah plays SpiritBar on Saturday, March 27.

BrieflyEdit your own video footageMonday beginning April 26-June 21, 6-9 p.m. at Selkirk College 10th Street Campus, Fairview

This course is a perfect way to get started on a video project, ideally one where you already have the footage for. Each participant will work at their own Mac worksta-tion using Final Cut Pro. This course is ideal for working on projects like promotional videos, home videos, music videos, video content for websites or short documentaries. Each participant will have individualized support to complete a project and

walk away with a finished DVD or a video ready to upload to the web. Course cost is $240. For more information, contact 250- 505-5169.

Twinderella the MusicalThursday, March 25, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Covenant Church, 702 Stanley St.

The Kootenay Home Educators (KHE) proud-ly present Twinderella the Musical. The classic fairy tale Cinderella is inter-twined with a brand new story of her twin brother Bob. Twinderella is a story about good and evil, rich and poor, love and loneli-

ness. The musical has fun dialogues, swinging songs and is a feast for the eye with 30 young actors in elaborate costumes.

This is the third KHE production. Last year they brought Peter Pan in the Kootenays and in 2008 The Wizard of Oz, both plays drawing big crowds and receiving rave reviews. Entry is by dona-tion, and there will be an intermission with drinks and homebaked goods.

Ellen McIlwaine Saturday, March 27, 8 p.m. at the Velvet Underground, 646 Baker St.

Born in Nashville, part of an International Community in Japan from

the age of two, this slide guitar legend was play-ing World Music before it was called World Music. Her rhythm and blues roots, along with Middle-Eastern, Indian, Pakistani and West African influ-ences, are apparent in her amazing acoustic and electric guitar playing and her vocal acrobatics.

Ellen appears solo with her battered acoustic gui-tar. In both incarnations she puts on a dynamic show.

Experience her live at The Velvet Underground and come for dinner before the show. Bookings can be made by calling 250- 352-3606. Tickets are $25 on sale at Eddy Music.

Ted Fitzgerald, journeyman musician from Kaslo returns on boogie woogie piano, twelve string guitar bitter blues and hobo songs from the 30s and 40s.

Andrej Hostynek is a sonic storyteller and musical guide into an intimate, inspiring world that straddles and plays on the edge of the everyday and the magi-cal.

When hes not visiting exotic locales like the Kootenays, Andrej lives in Oakland, California where he concocts his soundscapes weaving poetics, spoken word, storytelling, accordion, guitar and piano into a stew that is both hearty and heady. Come ready to lis-ten and to be moved.

Susu Robin is back by popular demand with clas-sical and jazz piano. She becomes a part of her music, which moves her and her audience as is rarely seen. Her voice has been described as lazy but sexy-reminis-cent of Billie Holiday and she will usually sing with her ukelele as well. Another stellar session at the popular unplugged music Saturdays.

Storytelling with various piano genresSaturday, March 27, 12 p.m. at Ellisons Cafe, 523 Front St.

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Pauline Lamb and Sunny Wood piano driveFriday, March 26, 7:30 p.m. at The Velvet Underground, 646 Baker St.

Pauline Lamb and Sunny Wood have joined forces to raise funds for a cause that they believe in. They want to see a stage piano down at the Velvet Underground for the musicians to lay their licks down on.

Come out for an evening of great music and dining for the sole purpose of getting baby grand piano for players at the Velvet Underground. Dig into your rolo-dex and invite your music loving friends out for a lovely evening of entertainment for a cause.

Nathan Grey opening receptionThursday, April 1, 6 p.m. at Craft Connection, 378 Baker St.

Nathan prides himself on his knowledge of paint, colour mixing and getting weird colour combinations to work, to create form. He paints mostly faces because everyone is different and peoples expressions are always interesting. He finds every painting a challenge and that gives him joy.

His work will be on display for the month of April at Gallery 378 with an opening reception on Thursday evening, April 1.

Come and see what he has to offer. Gallery 378 is located on the lower floor of the Craft Connection.

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BrieflyZion IFriday, March 26 at SpiritBar, 422 Vernon St.

Bay Area hip hop legends, Zion I, will be hitting the road for a special one week tour of Western Canada beginning March 24. With ten years under their belt of performing live and six studio albums, Zion I are going out on the road to do what they do best.

The group is very excited to per-form in Canada after coming off a near sold out 30 city U.S. tour with Cali-reg-gae sensations Rebelution in early 2010. Im juiced about heading up to Canada because we dont get to rock up there enough on a regular basis, explains Zumbi, emcee of Zion I.

Ten years after the release of their debut single, Zion I released their sixth album, The Takeover, this past year. A filler-free new mix of jabs, roundhouses and uppercuts that continue their streak as one of hip-hops most diverse groups in hip-hop. The Takeover, which features guest spots by Houston legend Devin the Dude, UK emcee Ty and Rhymesayers Brother Ali, producer AmpLive and emcee Zumbi incorporate the best parts of their live show perfected through nonstop touring and bring that vibe to the studio.

Zion I are currently supporting their new album, The Takeover, which is avail-able now and also offering five free downloads on their site: www.zionicrew.com/download.

Art for the Earth submissionsDrop off Saturday or Sunday, March 27 or 28, 1-4 p.m. at the Langham Art Gallery, 447 A Ave., Kaslo

The Langham Creative Community Gallery invites submissions of art cre-ated from recycled materials for their second annual Art for the Earth show. Please bring your art work to the gallery on March 27 or 28. Call Eliza at 250-353-

2439 for more information. The show will open on April 9 and

run to April 25. All artists are invited to attend the opening event on April 9 from 7-9 p.m.

Kukua Pamoja fundraiserThursday, March 25, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Moving Centre, 553A Baker St.

Kakua Pamoja is a local initiative that builds and supports social programming for youth in the slums outside Nairobi, Kenya.

On Thursday there is an Acro-Yoga class with Jamie Makena, the yogini who soon leaves Nelson to return to her work with the young people of Kenya. If you would like to try something new, this class might be just the opportunity. This class is by donation, with all proceeds going to support Kukua Pamoja.

If you wish to offer support but cannot attend, you can contact Jamie Makena at [email protected] or learn more at http://nelson2nairobi.blogspot.com.

Nelson Sewing Solutions one year celebrationThursday, April 1, 5-9 p.m. at Sewing Solutions, 2A 542 Baker St.

Nelson Sewing Solutions is one year old on April Fools day. Jill Sosnowski found her way to Nelson in November of 2008 and by April opened Nelsons funkiest alteration shop.

As the Pagan New Year begins she is celebrating expanding her shop and the creation of her new line of Livin Love patches. Come to the shop at 2A 542 Baker Street, right above KCs res-taurant from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday April 1st, to enjoy wine, music and the company of great people. Come get your Livin Love patch to funk up your existing wardrobe and celebrate one of Nelsons business success stories.







Healing Anaya fundraiserSaturday, March 27, 4 p.m. at the Proctor Community Hall, Proctor

One of the newest fam-ilys in Nelson is in need of support and Shayne Brandel is auctioning off a painting to try and help.

Here is an opening excerpt from Anayas par-ents blog from when it started in February:

Anaya Xanthe Delia, born August 2009, has recently been unofficial-ly diagnosed as having a demyelinating myopa-thy for which the cause is unknown. She wasnt meeting her develop-mental milestones as she should and has been very irritable. We took her to see our local pediatri-cian in emergency as she began having difficulty breast feeding and was choking and gasping. Upon examination we were told to take Anaya to the Childrens Hospital for further testing...

Anyone interested in her story, take some time and look through the blog. (http://www.heal-inganaya.blogspot.com) The Kootenay community

has rallied for Anaya with donations of breastmilk, financial support, and love. Anayas progress so far has been phenomenal.

This coming week-end, Saturday, March 27 Anayas family is host-ing a fundraising event at Procter Community Hall.

For this event, Brandel is donating this piece from his recent Falling series.

If you are interested in bidding on this piece, please email Brandel at [email protected]

He will be posting the

leading bid each day at http://www.shaynebran-del.com/content/current-projects. Online bidding will close at 5 p.m. on March 26. After that, bids will have to be made in person at the benefit on Saturday.

For those of you who are not in a position to bid for the piece but still wish to donate to the cause, please see the donate button on the Healing Anaya blog http://www.healinganaya.blogspot.com.

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Bedlam 24 x 30 inches, Oil on Canvas. 2009 (retail value $2,100)

Anayas family fundraiser

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Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19It is important to continue to use your resources and finances wisely this week. You may be encouraged to make practical choices. Time management will also be essential to stay ahead of the game. Challenges can be met with positive results if you can find the creative solutions.

Taurus Apr 20 - May 20You are able to grasp the long term outcomes of your plans. Use this vision to sow your plans, or plants. If you are lacking in the skills necessary to undertake your project or garden, you may find a guru or knowledge-able resource that can help you. Just try not to com-pletely depend on others.

Gemini May 21 - June 20Have fun connecting with friends this week. Social gatherings can bring new opportunities and ideas as it gives you a chance to reflect your thoughts on oth-ers. You may feel the urge to do something a little bit out of the ordinary. This will be well received by your peers.

Cancer June 21 - Jul 22Continued improvement is possible this week. You know that project you may be getting tired of? Keep work-ing on it! You also have the opportunity for improved health if you can find the right person, people, or resources to help you. Rejuvenate, renovate, and reflect.

Leo Jul 23 - Aug 22Try to remain open to any new experience this week. What may seem a waste of time can transform into an excit-ing opportunity. Try to refrain from making any hasty com-mitments without carefully reviewing your current situ-ation. You may also be sur-prised by an unexpected love interest!

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22You may find a new inten-sity in your romantic life. You seem to have an increased magnetism and level of attraction right now. You also have a clear under-standing of your financial matters and are able to tell if people are being straight up with you or not.

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 23Your self awareness is on the rise. With your new perspective you may be able to clearly identify your true path. This can involve unique and creative goals. You may have to realign or reconsider your current relationships. It is possible to consider an unconventional solution.

Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 21You may find this is a good time to start letting go of old belief systems that just arent working for you anymore. Let this process happening slow-ly and remain open to new ideas. You may find yourself confronted with matters of love, money, or emotions. Try to compromise.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21This is a great time to fully commit to yourself or proj-ect. Your undertakings can be met with success so aim high. Stay open to input from others as it can be helpful. Focus on establishing foun-dations. New romantic inter-ests may be springing up.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19If you have been contem-plating a bold step, time to take it. You will be happy you did. Focus on cultivat-ing a new fresh start. You may also discover new and effective ways of commu-nicating with people. If you are looking for love, remain patient.

Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18If there is something you want to say, now is the time. You will be able to effectively communicate your thoughts and feelings. Holding any-thing back will not be benefi-cial. Reconsider your expen-ditures and try to accept indecision as an opportunity for some creative thinking.

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20You may be finding yourself confronted with challenges this last week of March. For example you might have to be more practical and mon-itor you finances carefully. You also have the opportu-nity to effectively map out the next few moves in your life.

March 24-30, 2010

Local artist Ian Johnston continues his exhibition series Refuse Culture: Archaeology of Consumption which began in 2005 with his car bumper installation at the Oxygen Art Center. This was the departing moment from his former production ceramic career into a world of installation art. Johnston uses multiple installations, and instal-lations of multiples, to consider the remnants and debris of human activ-ity littering the planets surface. Each installation revolves around an object, or fragment of an object, taken from daily life. Cell phones, plastic bags,

car bumper covers, compact fluores-cent light bulbs; these everyday objects are seldom disposed of with the same degree of order, reverence or celebra-tion with which they were created and acquired. By collecting these objects together, the works amplify a con-temporary narrative of consumption. Cast in porcelain, the objects mimic the archeological evidence left to us from preceding generations and ask the viewer to question how the future might interpret our culture through these collections of fragments.

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Opening of Refuse Culture: Archaeology of ConsumptionFriday, March 26, 7-9 p.m.; artist talk Tuesday, April 6, 7 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre, #3-320 Vernon St. (alley entrance)

NELSON BECKERWorking with found objects, Ian Johnston creates work which comments on our consumptive culture.

BrieflyHitchhiking authorWednesday, March 31, 7:30 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre, #3-320 Vernon St. (alley entrance)

Three and a half years, 30,000 kilometers, 25,000 photographs, and hun-dreds of memorable meet-ings later, Matt Jackson had enough experience to fill a book. And so he did. Canada Chronicles takes the reader on that journey, meeting min-ers, hippies, cowboys and everyone in between. Hes been welcomed, robbed, windblown, soaked, and celebrated.

Contra danceFriday, March 26, 7-9:30 p.m. at the Central School gym, 811 Stanley St.

Contra is mostly danced to Celtic and old time music with a live band. It is long lines of couples facing each other with moves or steps similar to square dance. A caller guides new and experi-enced dancers through simple steps. There is no fancy footwork involved and it is not necessary to go with a partner.

Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for students.

The Ray Montfort GroupSunday, March 28, 7:30 p.m. at Studio 80, 10th & Elwyn

This show features ace fingerstyle players and high-speed electric gui-tar noodlers, and a guitar player with the soul of a David Gilmour or a Mark Knopfler. Ray Montford might just be the only guy in Canada pulling it off with such flair.

His forthcoming tour of B.C. and Alberta repre-sents a very rare trip out west for Montford. Music fans should not miss this chance to discover an unsung Canadian talent. Tickets are $12 for stu-dents and $15 for gen-eral admission. For more information, visit http://raymontford.bandcamp.com.

Canada and Israel: Building Apartheid by Yves EnglerSunday, March 28, 5:30 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library basemente, 602 Stanley St.

Yves Engler is a long-time student activist who has written many books on Canadas for-eign policy. His latest

book provides a critical analysis of Canadas role in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Engler challeng-es Canadas unwavering support for Israel, a nation that has a history of war crimes and ethnic cleans-ing. Engler challenges the expansion of Israeli settlements in Occupied Territories, which, by international law, are ille-gal, and Canadas ties to them, which have been supported by tax-deduct-ible donations. Engler also exposes the Canadian military link to the 2009 War in Gaza.

For more information visit www.yvesengler.com.

World Dance show Saturday, March 27, 7 p.m. at the Winlaw Hall, Winlaw

This show features some of the areas most renowned dancers per-forming bellydance, hip hop, African, modern dance, Latin and more, followed by dancing and lively African music by Mushana Marimba.

Tickets are available at Love of Shiva and Jennys Book Garden. Adults are $10 adv, $12 @ door, youth 7-14 are $8 and children 6 and under free.


body & soul.o to list your service call 354-3910AcupunctureKate Butt, Acupunture and Herbal Medicine ........... 551-5283Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, 10 years experience .........352-0459Shauna Robertson Acupuncture & Herbs ................ 352-2167Art TherapyClearwater Art Therapy ............................................ 505-1100Bodywork Integrated Healing Touch, Biodynamic Craniosacral,EsalenDeepTissue, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Bliss, Certified - Niko .......... 551-2577Rolf Structural Integration, www.gravitytherapy.com......352-6611ChiropracticMcKenzie Community Chiropractic ........................... 352-1322CoachingRichard Klein, Stress Reduction Coach .................... 352-3280Shayla Wright certified life coach/spiritual mentor...352-7908ColonicsHydrotherpy, Detoxification, Nutrition. U. Devine ...............352-6419Counselling & ConsultationSally Shamai, MEd, RCC, individuals & couples .... 1-877-688-5565Dienna Raye, MA., Counsellor and Life Coach ............352-1220Gail Novack, MEd. Counselling, Grief & Loss .............505-3781Jenie Taylor, BCST & Somatic Trauma Therapy ...... 551-4022Feldenkrais MethodPhysical Problems & Nothing has worked? Give me call and lets get moving! Call Hilary ......................................354-7616

Hair CareFront St Hair Studio, The Key to Beauty..................354-1202Holistic HealthAura Defence & Pranashakty Canada. Power, Beauty, Healing. www.auradefence.com pranashakty.org [email protected] ................................505-7832Syama Sylvie heals with Hawaiian Lomilomi, Thai, Qi-GongFlower Essences. I Teach The Secret and Mayan ..........777-1077Jennifer Keirstead Reg. Holistic Nutritionist .......509-1417HomeopathyBarbara Gosney CCH RS Hom Cdn 12 yrs. exp..354-1180HypnotherapySharon Best, Certified Adv. Hypnotherapist ............ 354-7750Irene Mock, Reg. www.kootenayhypnotherapy.com ....352-7035Massage ServicesA Touch of Aloha, Lomi, Cranio, Structural, Sports 229-4424Ginger Joy Rivest, Neuro Somatic Therapy ..............505-4284Palliative Massage Course, July 3-10, 2009 ...........1-800-611-5788Power Essentials, True Aromatherapy & Massage ...........505-4144Gabriel Keczan, Neuro Somatic Therapy ...........................777-1159NutritionistsTara Stark, RD, Nutrition Counselling ......................505-9854

PharmacyRemedys RX Custom Compound 737 Baker St. ..... 352-6928

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

Registered MassageD Voykin RMT, 30 Yrs. By fee or donation ...........509-0345

Dennis Keithley RMT since 1983, BSc Kinesiology available

evenings, weekends and holidays ............................354-8406

Valerie Nunes RMT @ Acupuncture Natural Health Clinic, New

clients welcome .....................................................................505-3946

Colette Venier RMT Cranio-Sacral & Therapy Visceral

Manipulation, 1st Tx $50, Reg $65/hr ................250-551-0416

ShiatsuKimberly Davitsky, RST at Shalimar Spa ............... 354-4408

SpasMountain Waters Spa, Voted Best Spa 2007-09 .... 352-3280

Shalimar Health Spa, Voted Nelsons Best Spa ... ..354-4408

Found, Nelsons Aveda Concept Spa & Salon.... .......352-7775

YogaThe Yoga Loft 625 Front St. with Jenna Arpita... .. 825-2209

Shanti Yoga Studio, Baker @ Josephine .................352-7703




Want to make delicious and healthy Easter Treats?Sign up for our Rawkin Easter Treats Class and learn to make

yummy raw chocolates and other tasty holiday treats.April 1, 6:30-8:30pm

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The Nursing program at Selkirk College has partnered with Interior Health to promote well-ness in the workplace.

Over the last few months, first and third year Nursing students and the Interior Healths Chronic Disease Management Department have col-laborated their efforts to empower employees of organizations to get healthy by holding on-site Hearts at Work fairs.

The fairs offered test-ing for high blood pres-sure and cholesterol and provided an overall heart health profile, body mass index, height, weight and consultation, which focus-es on possibilities for next steps in terms of obtain-ing better health.

So far, fairs have been held for approximately 150 employees at the Government Building on the corner of Stanley and Victoria in Nelson, at Selkirk Colleges Castlegar Campus and at Walmart in Nelson.

The Hearts at Work Program not only provides employees an opportunity to gain an understand-ing of where they are at health wise, but also gives an opportunity for first and third year Nursing students to gain valuable experience and connect with the community.

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First year Nursing student, Kyleigh Cowen, gains valuable expe-rience during the Hearts at Work fair recently held at Walmart.

fair has been completed, students go back to the organizations they have worked with to try and bring together health focused employee groups. It is hoped that the groups will spearhead health and wellness within their own organizations on an ongo-ing basis. Opportunities to host a Heart at Work fair are still available. For more information, please call 1-888-953-1133, ext. 327, or contact the

Community First Health Co-op at 250-352-1360.

We are hoping that each fair will act as a catalyst to get people interested in starting their own employee well-ness groups on-site, says Nursing Instructor, Randy Janzen. Its an excellent way to bring health into the workplace, ultimately encouraging a healthier, more engaged and pro-ductive work force.

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BrieflyExplore Divers CityWednesday, March 2, 12-2 p.m. at the Pit, Selkirk College Castlegar campus

Join the Classroom and Community Support class for two hours of thought-provoking and interac-tive, fun activities. The focus of the event is to increase awareness and challenge the perceptions of people with disabilities. Free food, music, visual and stage presentatiions are included.

Global Rhythms dance workoutTuesdays beginning March 30, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. at The Moving Centre, 533 Baker St.

Move into spring with a spring in your step and inspire your dancing feet with this eight week dance series. Explore many dance expressions in rhythmic connection to the global dance move-

ment. Learn from the roots of African dance to the sensual sways of Afro/Latino dance such as salsa and the samba, to the sty-listic inspiration of tribal fusion, belly, and gypsy dance styles.

This session runs until May 18. Cost is $90, or $12 drop in. Call Erin for more information or reg-istration at 250-509-0034.

Moving ElementsSaturdays, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at The Moving Center, 533 Baker St.

This class is a fresh new way to explore dance for girls and young women ages 11 and up.

Give your mind a rest and learn to trust your intuition with guidance inspired by rhythms, bel-lydance, yoga, and the elements of nature.

The class is $10 for drop-in or $80 for nine weeks. For more info/registration contact Eau-Vive at 250-505-0945 or [email protected].

The class is taught by Eau-Vive Roulleau, who has been studying and practicing dance as a way to meditate and express the mystery of life for over thirteen years.





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WednesdaysSHANTI YOGA STUDIO shantiyoga.ca10 - 11:30 a.m. Mum & New Baby Yoga, Donna12 - 1:30 p.m. Anusara Yoga, Elissa3 - 3:30 p.m. Kids Yoga5:30 - 7 p.m. Restorative Yoga, Shayla7:30 - 8:45 p.m. - Invigorating Yoga, LindsayBELLYFIT FUSION FITNESS5 - 6 p.m. at the Moving Centre. Call Heather, 354-0492KOOTENAY AKIDO5 - 6 p.m. Kids Class, ages 7-126:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class, 213C Baker St. 352-3935OM YOGA STUDIO10 - 11:30 a.m.Yoga/Pilates Core, Linsey Rose5:30 - 7 p.m. Quantum Yoga, Alison6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011, www.omyogasixmile.comBAHAI COMMUNITY OF NELSON7 p.m. 1920 Falls St. 354-0944KUTENAIS FINEST PERSONAL TRAINING8 a.m. Abs & Buns Ball Class with Ali Popoff 182 Baker St. 250-352-9196YANG/CHEN TAI CHI AND QI GONG7 -8:30 a.m. Summit Health & Fitness, 685-B Baker St 250-352-7897

ThursdaysSHANTI YOGA STUDIO shantiyoga.ca10 - 11:30 a.m Prenatal Yoga, Donna5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha Flow, Karuna7:30 - 9 p.m. Yoga Basics Course, 8 cless/$80 monthly, PreregisterAPPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS6:30 - 8 pm. Adult class525 Josephine Street, Information call 250-352-0459EMOTIVE MOVEMENTS5 - 6:30 p.m. Dance Foundations, All LevelsMoving Centre, Pamela 352-1795, [email protected] YOGA STUDIO10 - 11:30 a.m. Quantum Yoga, Alison6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 www.omyogasixmile.comKYOKUSHIN KARATE2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Kids, 6 - 7 p.m. AdultsBlewette Elementary School, Keith Clughart, 551-3345FELDENKRAIS CLASSES1 - 2 p.m. Effortless Movement. OM Studio, 6

Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Reduce Stress, Kutenais Finest, 182 Baker St.Judy Katz 352-3319, [email protected] GYMNASTICS3-4:00 p.m. Beginner ages 6 & up4-5:30 p.m. Performance Group ages 8 & up S.Nelson, Rhythmic Dimensions 505-1812.QI-GONG & CHEN TAI CHI7 - 8 p.m. at the Central School Gym. Info 250-505-4562 Chris GibsonGLOBAL RHYTHMS5 - 6 p.m. World music dance workout. The Mov-ing Centre, 533 Baker.FELDENKRAIS CENTRE2 - 3 p.m. First Class 206 Victoria St., Susan Grimble 352-3449.FOLK FUSION SKIRT DANCE 3 - 4 p.m. Ages 7-11 All Levels. 6 - 7 p.m. Adult, Studio Alive, 352-0047YANG/CHEN TAI CHI AND QI GONG7 -8:30 a.m. Summit Health & Fitness, 685-B Baker St 250-352-7897

FridaysSHANTI YOGA STUDIO shantiyoga.ca10 - 11:30 a.m. Yoga Therapy, Anie12 -1:30 p.m. Invigorating Yoga, Anie4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Teen Yoga, Marie5 :30- 7 p.m. Anusara Yoga, Elissa7:30 - 9 p.m. Restorative Yoga, YasminFELDENKRAIS CENTRE11-12 p.m. First Class 206 Victoria St., Susan Grimble 352-3449NELSON BREAST FEEDING CLINIC9:30 - 11:30 a.. Free drop-in Nelson Health Unit, 2nd oor Kutenai Building, 333 Victoria Street, more info 250-505-7200.KOOTENAY AKIDO4 - 5 p.m. Akido Fun, ages 4-65 -6 p.m. Kids Class, ages 7-126:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class213C Baker St 250-352-3935.TRANSCENDENDENT COMBAT SPORTS6 p.m. Combat cardio, 250-509-1061. Summit Health and FitnesKUTENAIS FINEST PERSONAL TRAINING6 a.m. & 8 a.m. Boot Camp with Ali Popoff182 Baker St 250-352-9196YANG/CHEN TAI CHI AND QI GONG7 -8:30 a.m. Summit Health & Fitness, 685-B Baker St 250-352-7897

SaturdaysSHANTI YOGA STUDIO shantiyoga.ca10 - 11:30 a.m. Rejuvanitive Soma Yoga, Shayla12 - 1:30 p.m. Hatha Flow, CindyKOOTENAY AKIDO9:15 - 10:45 a.m. Intro Akido 213C Baker St 250-352-3935.FELDENKRAIS CENTRE10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Regain Mobility 206 Victoria St., Susan Grimble 352-3449

SundaysSHANTI YOGA STUDIO shantiyoga.ca10-11:30 a.m. Prenatal Yoga,Donna12 - 1:30 p.m. Anusara Yoga, Elissa2 - 4 p.m. Level 1 Progressive Yoga Course 4 weeks/$100 monthly, PreregisterOM YOGA STUDIO3:30 - 5 p.m. Yoga ReBalance/Align Linsey Rose6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 www.omyogasixmile.com.TAI CHI1-2:30 p.m. All levels, Moving Centre 533 Baker St. 355-2854

MondaysSHANTI YOGA STUDIO shantiyoga.ca10 - 11:30 a.m. Yoga Therapy, Laurie12 - 1:30 p.m. Invigorating Yoga, Sharon5:30 -7:00 Anusara Yoga, Elissa7:30 -9:00 Yin Yoga, MenakaKOOTENAY AKIDO6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class, 213C Baker St 250-352-3935.CONTACT IMPROVISATION DANCE JAM7:30 - 9 p.m. all levels and live musicians wel-come. The Moving Centre, 533A Baker St. Info 250-352-3319 Judy.KYOKUSHIN KARATE2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Kids6 - 7 p.m. AdultsBlewette Elementary School, Keith Clughart, 551-3345.RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS2:15-3:30 p.m. Beg/Inter ages 6 & up3:30-4:14 p.m. Intro ages 4-5 Redsh, Rhythmic Dimensions 505-1812.BELLYFIT FUSION FITNESS8:45 - 9:45 a.m. at the Moving Centre. Call Heather, 354-0492KUTENAIS FINEST PERSONAL TRAINING8 a.m. Abs & Buns Ball Class with Ali Popoff

182 Baker St. 250-352-9196

FELDENKRAIS CLASSES1 - 2 p.m. Effortless movement. Kutenais Finest, 182 Baker St. Judy Katz 352-3319, [email protected] ART OF MOVEMENT 5 - 6:30 p.m. Strengthen, Lengthen & Connect w/ LisaFront Studio-Moving Centre 533 Baker 354-0484 info.YANG/CHEN TAI CHI AND QI GONG7 -8:30 a.m. Summit Health & Fitness, 685-B Baker St 250-352-7897

TuesdaysSHANTI YOGA STUDIO shantiyoga.ca10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga, Maureen5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha Flow , Karuna7:30 - 9 p.m. Yoga Basics Course 8 classes/$80 month, PreregisterAPPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class525 Josephine St. Information call 352-0459.OM YOGA STUDIO10 - 11:30 a.m. Quantum Yoga, Alison6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 www.omyogasixmile.com.KUNDALINI YOGA with Catherine Leighland11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.Shambhala Meditation Centre, 444 Baker St., upstairs 352-6132.RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS3:15-4:00 p.m. Introductory ages 4-54:00-5:30 p.m. Intermediate ages 8 & up5:30-6:30Inter/adv extra class S. Nelson, Rhythmic Dimensions 505-1812.QI-GONG & CHEN TAI CHI7 - 8 p.m. at the Central School Gym. Info 505-4562 Chris Gibson.SARVA SHAKTI SADHANA CIRCLE7 - 8 p.m. An ancient siddhar yoga practice#209-ManiStone Centre, 507 Baker St, 505-7832SARVA SHAKTI SADHANA CIRCLE7 - 8 p.m. An ancient siddhar yoga practice#209-ManiStone Centre, 507 Baker St, 505-7832KUTENAIS FINEST PERSONAL TRAINING6 a.m. & 8 a.m. Boot Camp with Ali Popoff182 Baker St 250-352-9196KOOTENAY AKIDO6 - 7:30 p.m. Intro Akido 213C Baker St 250-352-3935.YANG/CHEN TAI CHI AND QI GONG7 -8:30 a.m. Summit Health & Fitness, 685-B Baker St 250-352-7897

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