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Updated: Tuesday, 13th May, 2008 @ 04:20pm

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*ABSOLUTELY THE FINEST TREE CARE AVAILABLE* Hazardous tree removals, pruning, chipping, stump grinding, hedges, experienced, fully insured. Limbwalker Tree Services, 354-1627..

...MMMMM, CHEESE MELTING ON A FRESH PIZZA. Call 353-7777, (Kaslo) to get yours, the second one is still only 5 Bucks!

12-MILE STORAGE... STORAGE UNITS OF ALL SIZES. Boxes, moving supplies, bulk bubble wrap. 825-9666.

12-YEAR OLD LOOKING FOR EXTRA $$$: Will take away your pop/beer bottles and donate 10% to SPCA. Call Parker today! 365-2006..

2 MAN POST HOLE AUGER for rent. Westside Small Engines, Highway 6, Passmore. 226-7145.

24-HR TOWING... Used auto parts, certified welding. Smokey Creek Salvage, South Slocan. 359-7815, 1-877-376-6539.

25 YEARS OF FITNESS TRAINING EXPERIENCE = GREAT RESULTS! Call Terry 353-2130 at the Thunderbird Gym & Wellness on the golf course road, Kaslo. Specializing in creating lean mass and body fat control. $50/month, family rate: $40 each/month.

3RD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! From Apr. 29-May 10 Spontaneous Sales! 3 grand prizes drawn on May 10. All at Two Grey't Grams. 365-5605.

5" CONTINUOUS GUTTERS with superior screen system. 99% success hold rate for our heavy winter snow. Ask about snow guard for added protection. Call for your free estimate for our gutters today and you won't worry tomorrow if they will need to be repaired next spring. Call for your estimate for Soffits, Facia and Roofing as well. The Renovation Store. 352-5400. Under New Management.

72-HOUR EMERGENCY KITS available at Mountain Pass Fashion & Survival, 460 Ward St, Nelson. 352-6155.

98% SUCCESS RATE: Quit smoking, lose weight, addiction services, certified/clinical Hypnotherapist, home visits. 231-3843, email-drlaura@mail.com


KSA SUMMER SCHOOL: July 7-25, 2008 KSA Campus. A variety of 5-day intensive workshops in weaving, pottery, jewellery, metalwork and more. Practicing artists, teachers, hands on learning and professionally equipped studios. July 7-11 Youth Day Camps. Check us out: www.selkirk.ca/ksa


ANIME PARFAIT has all your anime needs. Call for our free catalogue. Same day delivery to locals. 368-9910.

A FAMILY AFFAIR: Helping families' affairs, 5" continuous full fascia large capacity gutters, call the father and son team, Andrew and Chris at Heritage Gutters, 551-0189.

A VAN & DRIVER, NSC helps with deliveries, small moves, recycling/junk removal, reliably, affordably. 551-2727.

ABSOLUTELY AT WHOLESALE 100% CANADIAN FLOORING: Prefinished Hard Maple, Yellow Birch, Red Oak, 3¼"x3/4", $3.99/sq.ft.; American Cherry, $5.99/sq.ft. American Black Walnut, $6.49/sq.ft. pallet. Solid Stair Tread...Red Oak, Maple, Jatoba. 40 different patterns of Cork from $3.99/sq.ft. Engineered, top of the line, 8 ply, top 4mm, 30 different choices, nail, glue or float, the best for infloor heat, 25 year guarantee. 5" wide Bamboo, regular or Strand Woven. At Juan's, 1503 Hwy. 3A, Thrums. Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-5:30pm. 399-6377.

ACCESS EXPERT ADVICE and over $5000 in incentives to improve the energy efficiency of your home. Call James, your local, certified Home Energy Advisor: 226-7829.

ACHTUNG, MONEY FOR NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: Pick up empties at the Fishermans Pub, Kaslo. Keep the cash! Call 353-7777, to make arrangements.

ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE: Call for a complimentary on-phone or in-person 15 minute consultation. Daniel Hengsbach, R.TCM.P, 368-5528..

ADDICTED TO E-BAY? Prepaid Mastercard loans available at Instaloans. 365-5812.

AFFORDABLE BIRTH CONTROL, STI, PAP, Pregnancy testing and information for men and women of all ages and sexual orientations is available at the Trail Options for Sexual Health Clinic, 1st/3rd Wednesday, 4:30-7pm at the Wellness Centre, 1500 Columbia Ave OR for any questions related to sexual/reproductive health...call the Facts-of-Life Line at 1-800-SEX-SENSE (1-800-739-7367); more info at www.optbc.org

AFFORDABLE BIRTH CONTROL, STI, PAP, Pregnancy testing and information for men and women of all ages and sexual orientations is available at these local Options for Sexual Health Clinics: Castlegar (Tuesdays, 5-7:30pm, Community Services 1007-2nd St) and Nelson (Wednesdays, 5:30-8pm, 333 Victoria St, 2nd floor, 505-3108) OR for any questions related to sexual/reproductive health...call the Facts-of-Life Line at 1-800-SEX-SENSE (1-800-739-7367); more info at www.optbc.org

AFFORDABLE BIRTH CONTROL, STI, PAP, Pregnancy testing and information for men and women of all ages and sexual orientations is available at these local Options for Sexual Health Clinics: Kaslo (2nd/4th Mondays, 6-8pm, Health Centre, 673 A Ave) and Nelson (Wednesdays, 5:30-8pm, 333 Victoria St, 2nd floor, 505-3108) OR for any questions related to sexual/reproductive health...call the Facts-of-Life Line at 1-800-SEX-SENSE (1-800-739-7367); more info at www.optbc.org

AIRY MOUNTAIN APPLIANCE REPAIR: Service to all major appliances. Very good selection of used refrigerators and stoves. Call 226-7200 or 365-2810.

ALL SPA SERVICES at Wolf's Den Castlegar. Eight years experience. For details call Kelly, 304-8863.

ALLIGATOR PIE CATERING: For Every Occasion. Voted Best Caterer for 2007. 352-6115 alligatorpie@telus.net www.apcatering.8m.com

ANDEX RENTALS & SALES: Summer party? Book your portable toilets now. Yard maintenance...rototillers, full line of lawn care equipment. New equipment arriving daily!! Check us out. Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm; Saturday, 8am-5pm.

ANNUAL PLAY IT AGAIN KIDS GARAGE SALE: Saturday, May 17, 12-5pm, 807 Baker St, Nelson. Fill a grocery bag for $5! All proceeds to charity. Cash only.

ARE YOU MOVING? LOCAL/LONG DISTANCE. Cargo/Liability/WCB fully insured. Call Phil's Moving, 505-5555.

ATTENTION RESTAURANT OWNERS: Call Gino for your Espresso machine sales, service & consulting. 231-2720.

ATTENTION SHAREHOLDERS OF 0695941 BC LTD. (Lease lots) There is a boil water advisory for water users until further notice. Directors, 0695941 BC Ltd.

AVAILABLE NOW!! Bedding plants, veggies, flowers, shrubs, trees and more...at Kaslo Building Supply, 353-7628.

AWESOME STEAK FOR LITTLE $ AT THE FISHERMANS PUB & GRILL: Two certified Angus Beef Sirloin Steaks, $15.- Saturdays, 353-7789, Kaslo.

At the LAST STITCH QUILT SHOPPE you'll find: a full service working studio providing custom longarm quilting, beautiful new fabrics, notions and books. There is always something new on the quilting frame! Visit Kaslo Tuesday -Saturdays. Toll free: 1-866-442-0797.

BABYSITTER AVAILABLE, KASLO: 17yr old girl will babysit, evenings/weekends in May and June; days through July and August. References upon request. Call Cheryl, 353-2521.

BAMBOO BLINDS now in stock. See our display of special order bamboo and Shotji Blinds. Color Your World, 352-9411.

BE INVOLVED IN KASLOS COMMUNITY PLAN REVIEW! Draft plans can be viewed locally at the Village office and the Kaslo Public Library, and online at either www.kaslo.bc.ca. or www.kootenays.sgas.bc.ca. Questionnaires can be picked up at the Village office, the library and the Pennywise office, or completed online at either web site (Community Input tab). DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONNAIRES IS TUESDAY, MAY 20TH. LOCALLY, COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES ARE TO BE RETURNED TO THE KASLO VILLAGE OFFICE.

BIG CRANIUM DESIGN: Custom printed T-shirts for your business/event! Highest Quality, Competitive Pricing, Happy Customers! 102-625 Front St, Nelson. 352-6030. www.bigcranium.com

BIG EVENT TENT RENTAL: Weddings, trade shows, promotions. If you need it covered, we can help! 1-800-603-9833.

BIKES HAVE ARRIVED: Nelson's largest bike shop. Trades welcome, 510 Hall St. 505-5055, Boomtownsports.com

BIO-ULTIMATE AGE DEFYING FACIAL: Featured on Oprah... facelift without the knife. Di's Esthetics, 304-0076.

BIRKENSTOCK: Sales & rebuilding at Redpoint in Rossland, Tuesday to Saturday, 1-5pm. 362-5393.

BLUE SKY CLOTHING COMPANY: 2 locations, 306 Victoria St, Nelson and the Balfour Ferry Landing. Comfortable elegance sized for REAL women XS to 4X.

BOIL WATER ADVISORY: Balfour Irrigation water users until further notice. Trustees, Balfour Irrigation District.

BOOK NOW FOR SPRING PROJECTS: For all you decorative concrete and concrete repair needs. Call Wahlco, specializing in overlays, stamped concrete, countertops, concrete staining and more. Call 304-1701 for your free estimate.

BUILD WITH "ICF BUILDING PRODUCTS"...LOGIX ICF's Brian O'Neill, Winlaw Training! Terrific Service! Bracing! Full Recycling! The BEST! 1-888-289-4731 www.logixicf.com

BUY THE CLUB, "NOT THE HYPE": Drivers, Fairway woods, Hybrid irons. Build or add, whatever suits your wants or needs. Make an old set new... regrip. Kootenay Vac and Golf, 619 Columbia Ave, Castlegar. 365-7764.

CALL TO ARTISTS: North Kootenay Lake Arts & Heritage Councils Open Studio Weekend, July 26 & 27, 2008. Artist/Artisans stay at home in your studios while visitors come to call. For information or to receive a Registration Package, call David Stewart 366-4623 sjdks@direct.ca

CEDAR PICNIC TABLES, PLANT BOXES AND TRELLISS: Funky teak benches, chairs and tables. Hazeldean has just the right pieces to make your summer yard a beautiful one! Hazeldean Gallery, 105 - 402 Baker St., Nelson. 352-0660.

CERTIFIED BODY PIERCING at WOLF'S DEN TATTOO, Trail 364-1977 ask for Stephanie, Castlegar 304-1976 ask for Sydney. Health board approved, walk in for your perfect professional piercing! Inquire about after hours body modification...

CHICKEN LITTLE PHOTOGRAPHY IS NEW!!! A modern and beautiful approach for all occasions...maternity, newborn, toddler, family, weddings! Check out www.chickenlittlephotography.blogspot.com or call Jackie(250)231-3850.

CHILDCARE IN KASLO... It takes a village to raise the children. Do you or will you need childcare? Are you a parent or grandparent affected by the lack of childcare? Does your staff struggle to find childcare? Starting this month Kaslo has neither registered, nor licensed childcare available. The only licensed facility providing childcare is 'Periwinkle Children's Centre', offering preschool for three hours on weekday mornings. All are invited to come to a meeting and discuss childcare and after school care needs in Kaslo now and for the future at a community forum; Saturday, May 24th, 10am at the Family Centre. Kim Adamson, West Kootenay Coordinator, Early Years Initiatives will be there to tell 'The Story of Childcare in Kaslo'. Refreshments and childcare will be available. Hosted by Kaslo Early Childhood Coalition

CHILDREN'S WORLD, offering what is most important... "the highest quality childcare" for children 2½-5 yrs including Music, Art, Circle Time and Story Time in an environment that is beautiful, happy and educational. Fully licensed. 352-3311..

CHIROPRACTOR in KASLO... DR. McKENZIE: 409 Water St (behind Figments), Tuesdays-551-3225. For appointments-352-1322.

COCO'S HAIR CONNECTION is pleased to announce that Stephanie Baird, formerly of Front Street Hair, has joined our team. Come and see Tammy, Michelle and Stephanie for your hair care needs. Flexible hours. 354-1996.

COMPLETE FARM & FENCING SERVICES: Rototilling, seeding, fertilizer spreading, manure spreading, field mowing, post pounding. Ask about our popular farm fence installations: 4' & 6' applications! H.A.Y. Maintenance, 359-7976 or 304-3011.

CONCRETE FLOORS, COUNTERTOPS AND CONCRETE MICRO-TOPPING... for the concrete look without the weight. Wahlco, 304-1701.

COW MANURE: Pick up or delivered. For fast delivery by the dumping truck load call 226-7276.

CROSSROADS STATIONERS: One call does it for office supplies, toner cartridges, office printers, office furniture, desks (just arrived: 8 Commercial Grade computer desks, over 40% off suggested price), hardwood/carpet floor mats, chairs, file cabinets, paper products, digital colour copies, office forms, moneris rolls, calculators. We are your complete stationery store. 1013-2nd St. 365-2800.

CSA APPROVED WOODSTOVE: Glass door, $75; new dutch oven, $60. 226-0081.

CUSTOM BANDSAWN: Cedar clears, fascia, bevel siding, decking, fencing, fir/larch timbers, lumber. WANECO ENTERPRISES, 353-7126.

CUSTOM KNIFE, SCISSOR & HAIRDRESSING SHEAR SHARPENING. Bart's Cutting Edge Sharpening Service. 359-6710, email: shellbart@shaw.ca

DEER & ELK REPELLENT: PlantSkydd at Four Seasons Greenhouse. An easy solution for a tough problem. 1-800-966-7254, 226-7254.

DID YOU KNOW... Mineral imbalances are at the root of most illnesses. Find Answers with accurate Hair Analysis Testing. Call 352-9222.

DIP 'n STRIP SHOP!! Furniture stripping, repair, refinishing and restoration. 2261 Granite Rd. 352-6485.

DO YOU HAVE CONCERNS with your old galvanized water lines in your home? Call Arcright Mechanical Constructors Plumbing & Gas, 354-2965.

DOORS! USED WOODEN CHARACTER DOORS! Refurbished entrance with stained glass, French, heritage. IMPRESSIVE DISPLAY!! 825-0062..

DOWN TO EARTH MINI EXCAVATING & BOBCAT SERVICE. Powered by biodiesel. Call 354-2731.

DR. McKENZIE, CHIROPRACTOR at SLOCAN PARK MEDICAL CLINIC: Hours: 1-7pm, Thursdays. 226-7989.

DUFFER'S AT THE SALMO GOLF CLUB is pleased to announce that Scott MacLean (formerly of Ymir Hotel) joined our staff! We will be offering dinner specials Friday-Sunday evenings after 4pm. Some restrictions apply. 357-2068.

DVD, VIDEO, FILM, AUDIO SERVICES: Transfers - Conversions - Duplications, Slides, Movie film, tapes, DVD/CD. Toll Free 1-800-824-8688 Nelson, www.tmtv.net

EARLY TOMATO, CUCUMBER, LETTUCE AND PEPPER PLANTS for your greenhouse, hotbed. Four Seasons Greenhouse, Winlaw. 226-7254.

ELECTRIC FURNACE: Sales, service, installations. Call Kootenay Furnace, 355-0088.

ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Central vacs, canisters, uprights, car pet shampooers. Call Terry Hanson, 825-9371.

FAIR TRADE SHOPPING, military surplus and sewing service at "Mountain Pass Fashion & Survival", 460 Ward St, Nelson. 352-6155.

FEELING NAKED? Don't let your internet credit card use leave you feeling exposed! Prepaid MC available at The Cash Store. 364-3102.

FINANCIAL PLANNING, RICK HEWAT, CFP: Stocks, RRSPs, Government Bonds, RSP GICs. Call in confidence to discuss. 353-7372, 1-877-353-7372.

FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING for Women, Children, Youth, Families, Adults and Addictions. Community Services, 353-7691.

FREE CAR/TRUCK REMOVAL FOR ALL AREAS: Also buses and heavy trucks. Scrap King Auto Wrecking (some restrictions apply). 357-2091, 1-888-357-2091.

FREE WOODEN PALLETS: Behind King of Floors. Help yourself. 1507 Columbia Ave, Castlegar.

GAIA RISING NEW AGE BOOKS AND METAPHYSICAL TOOLS, 449 Baker St. 354-4471, (866)368-8835. OPEN DAILY.

GARAGE SALE: Cleaning out the closet sale at Flowers & More and Heritage Sew, 527 Josephine St, Nelson. Sale starts now.

GDS STORAGE LIMITED: (Formerly Trail Cartage & Storage.) (250)231-5224 or (250)231-5211.

GETTING MARRIED? Ceremonies, Reception & Four Star Accommodation Packages in 1 spectacular setting! www.kootenaylakeviewlodge.com 1-877-229-4141.

GLACIER VALLEY TREE CARE LTD: Dangerous tree removal/topping/pruning, 55' bucket truck/chipper, JD Skidsteer with stump grinder, full cleanup and wood removal. Certified, insured, Jim Sipkes. 304-3774.

GLUTEN FREE BREADS, MUFFINS, BROWNIES, etc delivered fresh every Wednesday. Mother Natures, downtown Castlegar, 365-7750.

GRAD DREAMS COME TRUE: Clear skin, thicker lashes, flawless make-up. Di's Esthetics, 304-0076.

HEALING IS AVAILABLE IN JESUS TODAY: For your body, mind, emotions and spirit. Visit Trail Healing Rooms on Wednesdays, 5-8pm. It's free and confidential. 2302 Sixth Ave, Trail. Prayer really works! Read the testimonies: www.healingrooms.com/CA1369, call 368-8094.

HELICOPTER RIDES OVER KASLO, ONCE AGAIN! Saturday, May 17th, 11am-3pm (approx.), $30 per/person. Courtesy of Dam Helicopters and sponsored by Kaslo Fire Department.

HORSES! HORSES! HORSES! Kaslo Riding Club presents a demonstration of horsemanship and equestrian skills on Saturday, May 17th at the riding grounds on Arena Ave from 1-4pm. Everyone welcome to this fun family event.

HOTSPRINGS PACKAGE IN NAKUSP. Cabin + Hotsprings + Massage = $169. www.enjoynakusp.com. 265-3069.

IMPORTANT Kaslo May Day Parade Notice: Driving spectators MUST be within the parade circuit by 11:45. There will be no vehicle access after 11:45 at the following locations: Hwy 31 N (from Shutty Bench) will be blocked at A Ave and North Marine Drive, Hwy 31S (from Nelson) will be blocked at D Ave, and Hwy 31A (from New Denver) will be closed at Cross St. Please follow the directions of the traffic coordinators who will, at that time, direct you to alternate parking areas. Thank you for your cooperation. Kaslo May Days Parade Marshall.

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IT'S A SIGN: 3-D and vinyl signs, murals. Building design. 20yrs experience. Brian McLachlan, 354-1648, www.artman.ca

JB'S PUB & RESTAURANT NOW FULLY LICENSED! Open Monday through Thursday, 3pm-close; Friday through Sunday, 12pm-close. 353-7716.

JEFF HEALEY AND TOWNES VAN ZANDT.... new CDs at Packrat Annie's Used Books and New & Used CDs, 411 Kootenay St, Nelson. 354-4722.

JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM: Starts Monday, May 26, 3:30pm. Free! Ages 10-18. Forms at school office. Hewats, 353-7311 or rhewat@netidea.com

KASLO BAY LIQUOR STORE 9am - 11pm EVERY DAY. 551 Rainbow Drive, Sundays too. Delivery available. 353-7777.

KASLO BUILDING SUPPLY has everything you need for a bountiful & beautiful growing season! 353-7628.

KASLO LOGGER SPORTS SPONSORSHIP: Don't forget to fill out your bright green sponsor form and mail it in with your cheque. If you didn't receive a sponsor form in the mail, please call Kathy at 353-2675.

KASLO MAY DAYS PARADE ENTRANTS...We'll meet you on B Ave and 5th Street again this year between 10:30 and 11 am, Monday May 19. Parade starts at 12 Noon Sharp. Expanded parade route - still goes around twice - room for everyone. No need to pre-register...we'll catch you there! Questions?? Call Pennywise 353-2602! See you soon.

KASLO TRAILBLAZERS SOCIETY BRIDGE GRAND OPENING AND BBQ by donation, Saturday, May 17th, 12-2pm by highway pullout above bridge. No parking at site or on highway. Please walk to bridge.

KEL PRINT: Office supplies, custom stamps, fax, wide format/regular copying, binding, printing and laminating. 365-3466..

KOOTENAY ACCOUNTING SERVICES: Welcomes current clients as well as new clients. See us for your tax returns and other accounting services. 542 Baker St, Nelson. 352-2234.

KOOTENAY CURRENCY EXCHANGE for all your foreign currency needs. We have many currencies available and most others are available to order. Foreign currency makes a great gift for travelling friends and loved ones. Looking for a great GRADUATION? .9999 Pure Canadian gold or silver Maple Leaf coins. Visit 715 Vernon St, Nelson, 9am-5pm. Call 354-1441.

KOOTENAY WOODSTOVES & GAS APPLIANCES: We carry Non-toxic Paints and Composting Toilets. Stoves, Fireplaces, Furnaces, Inserts...Wood, Pellet, Gas, Electric. www.kootenaywoodstoves.com. 352-2001, 1-877-399-4415. Taghum.

LAWNMOWER DETHATCHER BLADES, potting soil, peat pots, bug zappers. Gadgets and More, downtown Trail. 364-0404..

LEARN HOW AL-ANON CAN HELP YOU find freedom from despair when someone's drinking affects you. Thursdays, 7pm, Victorian Hospital Boardroom, Kaslo.

LET THE KIDS EXPLORE AT THE DOCK RESTAURANT: Great fish & chips, burgers and ice cold beer always on sale at $3.50/mug. Also check out the Kootenay's best display of fresh seafood and meat at The Fisherman's Market. Open 7 days a week, 577 Ward St, Nelson. 505-5515.

LIFELINE: HELP AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON! Available from North Kootenay Lake Community Services, 353-7691.

LIVE LOADS DRIVE DAILY VIEWINGS UP...and with increased viewings, the more effective Live Loads are. www.pennywiseads.com - changes daily!

LOGS WANTED: Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. of Westbank, BC are looking for good quality Spruce and Lodgepole Pine logs. Contact Hans Louwe, 367-7043.

LRB MINI STORAGE: Convenient Nelson location, secure, starting at $33 a month. 505-4921.

LUKELAND CONSULTING LTD NOW OFFERING: Excavation Services, Landscaping, Brushsaw, Chainsaw, work. Fully Insured. Call for your estimate. 357-9211.

MAILBOXES, PHOTOCOPIES, SCRAPBOOKING, FAX, COLOUR COPIES, COURIER: Your One Stop Business Centre, Nelson Box Office, 622 Front St. 354-1299.

MC FIBERGLASSING: Boats, Sundecks (Local)...gelcoat repairs, transoms, floorboards, osmosis blister repair. Wash/wax spring special. 229-2275.

MINT CHIP, VANILLA & CARAMEL: Just to mention a few flavours for your latte, Americano & coffee too! Homemade bread sandwiches, cookies & cinnamon buns all for you! Teresa's, 402 Front St, Kaslo. 353-2115.

MIRROR LAKE WATER USERS COMMUNITY: Boil water advisory for all users. Inform renters and guests.

MONEY TREE HASN'T BLOOMED YET? For payday loans call Instaloans at 365-5812.

MUSICIANS/BANDS wanted for Sound Vibes 2008 Kootenay compilation CD/live music festival (August 16th). Entries must be in by May 23rd. Contact Serpico Audio for details at 1-877-46-AUDIO, 354-1451 or e-mail soundvibes@serpico.ca

NEED A HANDYMAN FOR ODD JOBS? $25/hr depending on the job. Call Mike, 365-0948..

NEED INEXPENSIVE BIRTH CONTROL? Nelson Options for Sexual Health Clinic, 333 Victoria St. Drop-in Wednesdays, 5:30-8pm.

NEW AT THE CLOTHES HANGER, KASLO. Cottons for Spring: tops, pants and shirts. Come & check them out! 441 Front St, 353-9688.

NEW DAYCARE IN ROBSON has placements available. Drop-ins welcome. Book now for summer. Danielle, 365-4900.

NEW LIBRARY HOURS: Effective May 6th the Kaslo Library will be open Tuesdays 12-5, Wednesdays 10-1, Thursdays 12-8 and Saturday 10-4.

NEW MID-EFFICIENT AND HIGH-EFFICIENT OIL FURNACES: Residential and mobile homes. Upgrade now and save money. Call Kootenay Furnace, 355-0088.

NEW RELAXATION STUDIO OPEN NOW! Call to book you session in a luxury Infrared Sauna. Paradise Pool & Spa, 2970 Highway Dr, Trail. 364-5050.

NHL & NBA PLAYOFFS & THE BOYS OF SUMMER are always on the big screen. Fishermans Pub & Grill, 353-7789, Kaslo.

NOW BOOKING FOR JUNE 1st. Ideally HardiePlank™ siding job, carport, or the deck of your dreams. REASONABLY PRICED computer design, so you know what you're getting. Jamieson Contracting, 505-5010.

NOW OPEN: FINDERS KEEPERS, NEW AND USED... Furniture, house wares, tools and sporting goods, etc. New stock arriving weekly, 1694 2nd Ave, Trail across from Safeway. 364-1500.

OH, BROTHER! What a sale at Heritage Sew. 1-800-739-5151.

OIL TANK REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT: In-ground, in basement. Licensed & insured. Call Kootenay Furnace for more info, 355-0088.

OVERBURDENED WITH DEBT? G.Moroso & Associates, Trustee in bankruptcy, situated locally, offers friendly, confidential services to help with financial problems. Call Anna, 365-1035 for a free consultation.

PAINT AND STAIN SALE on now at Color Your World. Interior and exterior. 352-9411.

POINT ZERO FASHIONS and a lot more for women and children are at Annie's Boutique, 402 Baker St. www.anniesboutique.ca

PREGNANCY OUTREACH OFFERS extra foods, free vitamins & supplements, support, films, books, nutritional & developmental information. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at Kaslo Family Centre, 12noon (lunch meeting). 352-6678, 353-2083.

PREGNANT? CONFUSED? Call 354-1199, The Crisis Pregnancy Centre. Drop-in hours: Monday and Friday, 2-5pm. Free pregnancy testing. 577 Baker St, Nelson.

PREMIUM BANDSAWN TIMBERS AND LUMBER: Fir, larch, cedar, birch, spruce. Portable bandmill for custom cutting on your private land. 367-9408, 512-8058(cell).

PRIMARILY PERENNIALS...specializing in low maintenance/xeriscape & many unusual species for your gardening pleasure. 1549 Granite Road.

PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPING, ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES. Bring us your shoebox! Wharfhouse Business Services, 601 Front St, Nelson. 352-5191.

QUILT RAFFLE-TICKETS $5 KASLO QUILTERS have donated a beautiful handmade quilt to raise money for a trailer for the portable wheelchair lift. Tickets available for sale at Cornucopia, Eric's Meat Market, Barren Fly and Tackle and Pennywise. Draw date, May 19 at Vimy Park Gazebo, 2:30pm. For more info or to help sell tickets, please contact Rick Hewat 353-7311. Lottery #C1027368 must be 19+ to purchase.

REDUCE DEBT BY UP TO 70%, avoid bankruptcy, restructure your debt. Be debt free in 36 months. Kootenay Consultant, Robert Osborne. We work for you. Call (250)448-5112 for a free consultation. roberto@4pillars.ca www.4pillars.ca

REGISTERED TRAPLINE FOR SALE: 390 sq. kilometers, 2 new registered cabins, located on Salmo side of Salmo/Creston summit, asking $45,000. Inquiries welcome. (250)427-2786.

REVIVE THE OLD OR BEAUTIFY THE NEW: Decorative concrete overlays. Can be done on wooden decks too. Wahlco, 304-1701.

SALMO GOLF CLUB PRESENTS GOLF & DINE FOR $25.99: Choose from dinner entreées, Friday, Saturday, Sunday after 4pm. 357-2068.

SAVE A FOREST! Read pre-read books from Page One Used Books, Trail. 368-8004.

SELKIRK STARTER & ALTERNATOR: Exchanges, repairs, wiring expert-sales & service. #3-110 Crescent St, Castlegar. (250)687-1262.

SENDING MONEY? Canadian and International wire transfers through Western Union. Money is there in a minute! The Cash Store. 364-3102.

SERVICE YOUR LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT and chainsaws...Westside Small Engines, Highway 6, Passmore. 226-7145.

SHARPENING SERVICE: Saws, tools, scissors, knives, clipper blades. Call C & D Sharpening Service 365-3658.

SHUTTY BENCH CONSTITUENTS OF AREA D: Significant level of interest in the development of an "Official Community Plan" demonstrated at first meeting. Next meeting: Tuesday, May 27 at 7pm at Lakewood Inn, 8903 Koehle Road. For more info call Sue, 353-2395 or Rhonda, 353-7308

SKYWAY PRO HARDWARE: Your local paint & plumbing store is open Sundays 11am-3pm. Basic building supplies available 7 days a week. 357-9911.

SLIDE SCANNING, VHS to DVD; audio conversions. 1-888-354-1685 or www.kootenaydigitalmedia.com for info. Serving the Kootenays.

SMALL ELECTRICAL JOB? Give me a call! Nelson to Kaslo. Licenced, insured, bonded, signed, stamped, sealed, qualified and certified. John at 505-7967. Licence No. 95956.

SORE FEET? FOOT PROBLEMS? See Don for "Happy Feet" at Lyons Shoes, Nelson. Call 352-3034.

SPECIALTY FILTER MEDIA: Bulk carbon, silica gel, potassium permanganate. Columbia Filter Ltd. Phone: 364-2510, Fax: 364-2722..

SPLIT RIVER ROCK makes beautiful interior/exterior walls and classy fireplaces, $5/sq.ft. Must see to appreciate. Salmo Valley Stone, 357-2855..

SPRING IS HERE and summer is just around the corner! Great time to grow your new business idea and we can help. The Self Employment Program provides business plan assistance, workshops and one-on-one support to currently unemployed individuals with an attachment to Employment Insurance. Interested? Call Community Futures today for more information: 364-2595 x25 or visit www.communityfutures.com

SPRING IS SPRUNG! Lighten up & get healthy with the tasty veggies from www.endlessharvest.com, 1-866-825-4646. Free home delivery.

THE ART OF CONCRETE: Acid Etching, Custom Engraving, Overlays & Countertops. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Free Estimates. Call anytime, Engraved In Stone, 364-3984.

THE ARTISANS OF CRAWFORD BAY welcome you to our annual Spring Open House on May 10, from 9am to 5pm. Demonstrations, free refreshments, specials, live music, get "passports" stamped to win a gift basket. Watch blacksmithing, weaving, enamelling, pottery, broom making, glassblowing and more. A great day out for Mom and the family. More info 1-866-931-8464

THE LOCAL HARVEST IS STARTING TO COME OFF THE FIELD! Get fresh with www.endlessharvest.com, 1-866-825-4646.

THE WIN STORE IS EXPANDING... seeking donations of lumber and volunteers! Please call 505-5444.

THIS IS NOT A TEASER AD. YOUR HUSBAND CALLED AND SAID YOU CAN BUY ANYTHING YOU WANT!!! And you should see all our amazing stuff! LITTLE HOUSE COLLECTIBLES is open for the season. 3922 Indian Point Rd, Vallican, in the beautiful Slocan Valley. For directions call Shirley. (250)226-7855.

TILLER FOR RENT: Westside Small Engines, Highway 6, Passmore. 226-7145.

TO GIVE AWAY: Raspberry canes. Call Howard, 353-7183.

TOPSOIL: Quality screened & PH tested topsoil. Call 359-6730.

TRAIL HEALING ROOMS: God still heals. Healing prayer clinics Wednesday, 5-8pm, 2302-6th Ave, Shavers Bench. Phone 368-8094. For results see www.healingrooms.com

UNEMPLOYED? UNDECIDED? IN THE SLOCAN VALLEY? Kootenay Career Development is your employment expert. Chart your next move with an employment counselor in Slocan City at W.E. Graham Community Learning Centre. Tuesdays, May 13, 27, June 10, 24, 10am-3pm. Want more info? Check out www.kcds.ca or call 352-6200. Funded by Service Canada.

VALLEY COMFORT FURNACES: Wood/electric, wood/oil. Sales, service, installations. Call Kootenay Furnace 355-0088.

VERY HUSH HUSH OPENING FRIDAY, May 16 for the season. CLOTHING, JEWELLERY & HOUSEWARES. Located next to the All Seasons Cafe. www.veryhushhushgallery.com

WANT BETTER MILEAGE? See Herb's Wheel Alignment, 1486 Granite Rd, Nelson, for your next tune-up and engine diagnostics, 352-3626 for appointment. www.herbsalign.ca

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT STV? A fairer way to vote...coming to a referendum near you! Thursday, May 22, 7pm at the Seniors Lounge, 717 Vernon St, Nelson.

WANTED - USED COMMERCIAL STORE COUNTERS, shelving, slatwall, upright cooler & freezer. 365-9862..

WE'RE HERE WHEN YOU NEED US! If Payday is too far away, an advance may be the answer! The Cash Store, 364-3102.

WEST KOOTENAY CALENDAR PHOTO CONTEST entry deadline June 6. Applications at Otter Books, 398 Baker, Nelson, otterbooksinc@yahoo.ca

WEST KOOTENAY COIN & BANK NOTES: Buy-Sell-Trade. Free Appraisals. Consignments, Coin supplies, Dan (250)368-7465, wkcn@telus.net.

WESTERN UNION MONEY ORDERS + bill payments available at Instaloans. 365-5812.

WILBUR'S CLOCK REPAIR: Hickory dickory dock, it's time to fix your clock. 365-6824.

WIRE FENCING SALE! Canadian Standard Barbed Wire, 12½ ga (heavy ga), 1320 lineal ft, $75/roll. Page Wire Fencing... 47", $220/roll; 55", $275/roll; 78", $385/roll. 8' Mesh Gate (2"x4" squares), $150/gate. Slocan Valley Planer Mills, 5908 Cedar Creek Rd, WInlaw. 226-7343, fax 226-7512.

WORSHIP SERVICE 11AM: Sundays, Kaslo Community Church, 430B Ave. Everyone welcome. 353-2248.

WORSHIP SERVICES: St Andrews Church, each Sunday at 10am from May 4 to August 3, with Guest service providers. Come join us in the Chapel.

YOU DREAM IT-WE CAN BUILD IT! You break it-we can fix it! Custom steel and stainless steel welding and fabrication at its best. Zap Welding, 352-6978.

YOUR WAIT IS OVER!! Get growing with our full line of soils, containers, fertilizers! 353-7628.

ZERO V.O.C. PAINT: Tint-able to over 7000 colours. Lifemaster, the clean air choice. Color Your World, 352-9411.