April 9, 2003 EXPRESS Page 3 New options for Unemployed Youth MAX THE JEWELLER PHYLLIS TATUM MSW, RSW Counsellor/Therapist One of the most crucial issues fac- people are finding it harder to break about the solutions available. Whether ing youth today is unemployment. In into the job market. Before the youth searching for a job, or creating one of today’s society, employers are looking of today get further discouraged in your own, various government organi- for experienced employees, and young their job search they must be informed zations are ready and willing to help. What do employers want ? Want to Make it Work? The 6th Annual “Meeting of the Minds” has the answers. The Nelson and District Youth Center is seeking aspiring Creator of future • Experienced The WorkInfoNET BC youth site, in conjunction with the young entrepreneurs to attend an innovative forum. On May family heirlooms • Knowledgeable Youth Advisory Network, are providing an opportunity for 1st, an all-day resource fair will provide youth with access • Compassionate youth delegates to attend a one-day conference on May 3rd. to service providers and the resources required to explore, 507 Baker St. Suite 201 INQUIRIES 352-3559 Employers will be available to answer questions and infor- pursue and succeed in self-employment. May 2nd will be a 354-0242 mation on jobs, education, and training will be provided. day of hands-on workshops including Business Plan Basics, Take advantage of this great opportunity and learn how you Making it Work in the Kootenays, and Tales from the can advance your own skills and discover what employers’ Trenches. Make it WORK! is the perfect way to discover The only fish shop in town W want. your inner entrepreneur. NOPE N O Fresh Seafood For more information on how to get involved contact Jenny Hicks, Assistant Conference Coordinator or Serene Stewart, Make it WORK! Coordinator at (250) 352-5656. Shipped in Daily #2 CWM subregion budget Bylaws – Wild Only – RDCK Meeting highlights – March 22 for 2003, be approved at • bylaw number 180, for Delegations force in data collection, $2,154,264. three readings and adop- •F iSHERMAN'S• Open 7 Days a Week Eat in • DELI • Take-out Rick Riley, COO for research, and planning for #3 liquid septage [566 in Area G] be included in the tion, the budget of CKRHD for the year •MARKET• Lunch Specials Tue. - Sat. Interior Health, reported to health care in the RDCK the Board about facilities areas E and F and Nelson. budget, at $7,041. 2003; the budget is in the 577 Ward St. Nelson, BC 505-5515 inside the Central Kootenay Contribution from RDCK amount of $713, 679.00 Regional Health District Central Waste to Columbia Basin Trust • bylaw # 1569 and 1570; (CKRHD) boundaries; he Management (CWM) • for the period April 2003 resolved that no further r spoke to the issue of what Recommendations to March 2004 the RDCK action proceed on amend- Are you a plans are in store for Mount #1 increase minimum cost will contribute $436, ments to Kootenay- St. Francis hospital. per bag of refuse to $2.00 616.00 to the Trust under Columbia Rivers Official LOW INCOME FAMILY • Gary Kalinski, chair for each up to 7 bags, then $15 the Local Government Community Plan, and a let- dreaming of owning your own home in Nelson? the Health Care Task per cubic metre of compact- Initiatives Commitment. ter be written to MOF Applications and information from: Force, reported to Board ed waste.[other fee changes Authorization to sign the about timber harvest in  Doug Bennett 352-9357 WEST KOOTENAY on the progress of his as well] agreement. Allandale Creek watershed.  Habitat Office 619 Front St  The Advocacy Centre Sierra Club Opens Health Co-op looking 501 Front Street  Coldwell Banker HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 593 Baker Street Nelson Area Chapter for board members APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 7, 2003 New energy is needed to empower community based grassroots activism, given the frustration and concern with “The First Annual General Meeting of Community the political climate that includes a loss of enviromental First Health Co-op is planned for May 20 /03 at LV ~ protection in British Columbia. Recognizing these con- Rogers High School”, says Barry Nelson, Chair of the cerns the Sierra Club of British Columbia has been planning committee. He says, “At that meeting a new approached to begin a chapter in the Nelson area. The first Board of Directors will be elected by the members. meeting to establish a local chapter will be April 9th, 7 - 10 The current board would like to encourage any mem- pm at the Old Scandanavian Church on Baker St. This is where your friends, neighbours, family and YOU come in! Think about the issues and concerns that face your local enviroment today and discuss it with those around you. You might think “Oh well, what can I do about it?” By ber, with an interest in serving their community for the next year in this capacity, to complete the required nomination papers. The deadline for this process is Apr. 19, 2003.” The candidate will require the support of two current members of the Association, according /tU5~~~e. joining forces with a small group of like-minded individu- to the document. als you can not only make a big difference, you can have a Nomination papers are available at the Reception Victory is Ours! lot of fun! Through nature outings, potluck dinners, com- Desk, Nelson and District Credit Union and additional 620 herridge lane - 352-mm - www.allseasonscafe.com munity nights and addressing issues head on it can be very information is available from Barry Nelson, Vice- rewarding and benefit your community! Chair @ 352-2704 or bandw@netidea.com Contact Tom @ 354-4482 or Thea @ 354-9439. St. Joseph School COLUMBIA BASIN TRUST a legacy SOUP & SALAD in Nelson is now accepting KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATIONS CALL FOR PROJECT SUBMISSIONS Columbia Basin Trust far the people MONTH at the as well as for Grades 1-7, for September 2003 Programs from K - 7 include: Community Initiatives Funding Program Kootenay Co-op Deli Religion, French, Computer, Music & Dance - Electoral Area ‘E’ (Blewett, Ymir Road area, Mountain Station, Bealby, Procter/Harrop and Kokanee Creek to For further information, please contact: Coffee Creek) and Area ‘F’ (Bonnington, Taghum, FROM LOCAL SUPPLIERS Mrs. Bonnie Bell, Principal, Sproule Creek and Johnstone Road to Kokanee Creek) St. Joseph School try the ith are accepting proposals for funding consideration from great w 523 Mill Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4S2 the Community Initiatives Program sponsored by the Columbia Basin Trust. Funding for 2003 is to be used • Borscht Soup • Quinoa Tabouli Phone: 250-352-3041 Fax 250-352-9188 for new initiatives or the enhancement of existing programs and must conform to the goals and objectives • Cauliflower • Pasta Fiori or St. Joseph School provides students of the Columbia Basin Management Plan. Cheddar or with a quality and challenging Application packages may be picked up at: • Bean Salad academic program offered in a caring RDCK, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson BC or • Thai Butternut Catholic environment. Phone: Audrey MacKenzie, RDCK @ 352-8165 or Bisque %% visit our Web Page at: www.rdck.bc.ca. Please specify the Electoral Area you are request- ing funding from (if both, two application forms are required). 20OFF OFF During April  BC Certified Teachers  Tuition tax deductible  BC Ministry of Education curriculum Area ‘E’ Applications should be forwarded to:  Sacrament Preparation Josh Smienk, Area ‘E’ Director c/o (First Eucharist /Reconciliation/Confirmation) Area ‘F’ Applications should be forwarded to:  French, Computer and Music, K-7 Al Dawson, Area ‘F’ Director c/o RDCK, Box 590, 202 Lakeside Dr. Nelson B.C. V1L 5R4. Kootenay Co-op  Excellence in Sports and the Arts Open 8:00 - 7:00 Mon. to Sat. DEADLINE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS IS: 295 Baker Street, Nelson • 354-4077  “Joey’s” Out of School Care APRIL 30, 2003 www.kootenayco-op.com (before and after Kindergarten, Grades 1-7)