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Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 Vol. 2, No. 35
Brian Pottie comes to Nelson
Saturday, Sept. 29 8 p.m. at Expressions 554 Ward Street
$5
incl. hst
Advance tickets call 250-354-3910
Expressions presents exceptional performers by Nelson Becker
Last week we brought Garnet Rogers to Nelson for a sold out show. We expected the sound to be very good. We were surprised at how good the sound was in this room. Garnet gave the audience a fantastic, uplifting, serious and funny performance. On Saturday, Sept. 29, Expressions is bringing you maritime singer Brian Pottie. He is a folk singer and an amazing guitar player who harmonizes beautifully with his instrument.
In his own words by Brian Pottie
After over 25 years of performing on a full and part time basis, a five year hiatus, and a fresh approach, I am more excited about live shows than ever before. I have been touring Alberta and British Columbia for the past seven months and have met with great success. Audiences seem to like my approach
to guitar playing, which has been a lifelong evolution. They appreciate the selection of songs, and are becoming more and more interested in my original material. As of late, I am covering a lot of folk rock and classic rock, with a generous enough helping of the Celtic/Maritime sound I grew up with. So far I seem to have found the right combinations and I will continue to broaden my repertoire accordingly.
Watch Brian at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAKHIAJwd_Q&feature=relmfu
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Nelson plays host to provincial business conference Over 100 community and business leaders from across BC will descend on Nelson later this month. They’re coming to town for the provincial Community Futures conference, hosted this year by Nelson’s own Community Futures Central Kootenay. Joining them will be some of North America’s top speakers on the economy, creative innovation and leadership. “Our theme this year is productivity, and we are
bringing in some great presenters,” says Paul Wiest, Manager of Community Futures Central Kootenay. “The focus is on hands-on strategies to improve productivity and innovation.” Economist Ryan Berlin of the innovative Urban Futures team will speak about today’s economy, and what it means for rural regions of BC. Laurie Schmidt, CEO of Productivity Alberta will also address the group. Several of the speakers, such as Dr.
Enbridge Caravan “report back” meeting Thursday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m. at Self-Design High 410 Victoria St. From July 16-26, four for four guys on a road trip, Kootenay citizens took we had quite a bit of impact. a message of support to We helped build the moveopponents of the Enbridge ment to keep the Enbridge Pipeline in northern BC. pipeline from leaking tar The Kootenay to Kitimat sands bitumen in BC.” Caravan visited 12 comIn each of the commumunities including three nities, the Caravan held a First Nations. They brought rally and presented local a message of support from representatives a copy of Kootenay opponents of the the Kootenay to Kitimat pipeline. Proclamation with over The four Caravan par- 500 signatures from the ticipants –dubbed the geezer Kootenays, Kelowna and gang-- made many strong even Kamloops. connections and learned a A fuller report with phogreat deal about the move- tos is available online at: ment to block the construc- dangerousenbridgepipeline. tion of the dangerous pipe- wordpress.com line. Now the “caravaners” The Caravan “report are doing a “report back” back” meeting will be at with photos and video on 7 pm, Thursday, September what they learned and of the 27th at Self-Design High, in incredible people they met. the Legion Building at 410 “We were each of us Victoria Street in Nelson. blown away by the recepFor information call tion our little Caravan got,” Keith Wiley at 250 777says organizer Keith Wiley. 2020 or see the facebook “We had tremendous sup- page: Kootenays for a port from the community pipeline-free BC and we got considerable submitted by Kootenays news coverage. In the end, for a pipeline-free BC
Steven Murgatroyd and Hugh Culver, are known for their informative and entertaining presentation styles. “These sessions will appeal not only to leaders in business, but also finance, industry and the non-profit and public sectors,” says Wiest. “It’s rare to have a line up of this calibre right here in the Kootenays. That’s why we decided to open the conference up on Monday, October 1st, so that local business and community
leaders can attend.” The conference will take place at the Prestige Lakeside Resort from September 30th to October 2nd. There is also a “One-Day Pass” option, for those who would like to take in the events on Monday, October 1st. For more information visit the Community Futures website at www.futures.bc.ca or call Lisa Voigt (250) 352-1933 ext. 105. submitted by Community Futures
Beep for free pizza! Nelson Fire & Rescue Services will again be joining up with Panago during Fire Prevention Week to offer some lucky delivery customers the chance to win their order, free. If you order from Panago from Oct 7-13 and a fire truck shows up to deliver, all you have to do is prove your home has a working smoke alarm. If no working alarm can be found, the fire fighters will be on hand to give customers a new alarm and offer advice on where to install it. Kids can get in on the action, too! School-aged kids are encouraged to put together a Fire Escape Plan, showing
two ways out of the rooms in their homes. Of those who submit plans prior to October 28th, a winner will be selected. The winner will have dinner with the firefighters and show off the winning plans to the Chief himself. Hard copies can be dropped off at the fire hall, or scanned and emailed to firecontest@nelson.ca To find out more about Fire Prevention Week programs, contests, and activities in Nelson, please contact Nelson Fire & Rescue Services at 352-3103 or visit the city’s website, www.nelson.ca, and search for the Fire Prevention Week page. submitted
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NOTICE
AVIS
International Kootenay Lake Board of Control
Conseil international de contrôle du lac Kootenay
Public Meeting
Réunion publique
The International Kootenay Lake Board of Control is holding its annual public meeting regarding the regulation of Kootenay Lake water levels by the operation of Corra Linn Dam by FortisBC under the International Joint Commission’s 1938 Order of Approval. The Board will provide an overview of 2012 lake levels and invite comments, concerns and questions from the public.
Le Conseil international de contrôle du lac Kootenay organise sa réunion publique annuelle concernant le contrôle du niveau de l’eau dans le lac Kootenay pour le barrage Corra Linn par FortisBC en vertu de l’ordonnance d’approbation de 1938 de la Commission mixte internationale. Le Conseil donnera un aperçu des niveaux enregistré en 2012 et invitera le public à faire part de ses commentaires, préoccupations et questions.
Please plan to attend. Wednesday September 26th, 2012 7:30 PM Kootenai River Inn 7169 Plaza St., Bonners Ferry, Idaho International Kootenay Lake Board of Control Mr. Kirk Johnstone Chair, Canadian Section Col. Bruce Estok Chair, United States Section
Votre participation est importante Mercredi 26 septembre 2012 à 19 h 30 Kootenai River Inn 7169 Plaza St., Bonners Ferry, Idaho Conseil international de contrôle du lac Kootenay M. Kirk Johnstone Président, Section du Canada Col. Bruce Estok Présidente, Section des États-Unis Section
For further information:
Renseignements
in Canada: Mr. Gwyn Graham (604) 664-4052
Au Canada: M. Gwyn Graham (604) 664-4052
in United States: Ms. Amy Reese (206) 764-3595
Aux États-Unis: Mme. Amy Reese (206) 764-3595
or visit http://www.ijc.org/
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CommunityNews Nelson & District Hospice Society AGM Wednesday, Sept. 26, 6:00 - 8:00 PM 905 Gordon Rd. rear entrance Please plan to attend the Nelson & District Hospice Society’s Annual General Meeting. Learn about hospice/palliative care services in our area, and the organization’s activities. Become a lifetime member
and be eligible to vote! An annual report will be available as well as a message from the President. For more information, contact 250-352-2337 submitted by the Nelson District Hospice Society
Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up Events Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nelson – Location TBA Now is your chance to the RDCK and municipaliget rid of those nasty toxic ties. Find the event nearest hazardous materials hiding you and join in the roundunder your kitchen sink, in up! your garage and in your Check the RDCK webgarden shed. The Regional site www.rdck.bc.ca for District of Central Kootenay updates about the upcoming is pleased to announce HHW Round-up Events. For they will be hosting four information on BC’s prodhousehold hazardous waste uct stewardship programs, round-up events this fall. including depot locations, Free disposal for residential visit: www.rcbc.bc.ca or 1household hazardous waste 800-667-4321. is open to all residents of submitted by the RDCK
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GOGA: Get Out Get Active Sports Day in Canada Saturday, Sept. 29 1-4 p.m. at the Lakeside Soccer Fields To mark this year’s coaches, athletes and enthuSports Day in Canada, a siasts across the country. national celebration of “Sports Day in Canada sport, from grassroots to is a great way for the comhigh-performance levels, munity to be active together Nelson Regional Sports for a day. Sport groups get to Council is hosting the Get share their sport and particiOut Get Active (GOGA) pants get to try something and Try It day. Participants new” says Kim Palfenier, will be able to try various Executive Director, Nelson sports, find information at Sports Council. “The comsport booths and partake in munity of Nelson has long fun old fashioned sports day since valued sport and recgames if they choose. There reation as part of their life will be ribbons and give- style, so it’s a great opporaways for all participants. tunity to build upon that.” The official day caps “It’s a pleasure for the off a week of more than a Sport council to host this thousand local events, and event as it is always our includes a special television intention to support, probroadcast on CBC Sports. mote and strengthen comSports Day in Canada is munity sports in any we can presented by CBC Sports, to further develop active ParticipACTION and and healthy living within True Sport, working with the community.” national sporting organizasubmitted by the tions and their networks of Nelson Sports Council
Why do oak leaves only turn brown in the Fall while other tree leaves become red, purple, orange or yellow? dr. science Christine Humphries
Changes in a biochemical process, called photosynthesis, are responsible for the beautiful colours of leaves in the Fall. Photosynthesis is a process that allows plants to convert water and carbon dioxide into a food-source. A chemical present in a leaf’ is responsible for absorbing the energy from sunlight and using this energy to catalyze the reaction.
This chemical is called Chlorophyll. Although its role in the cell is to catalyze photosynthesis it also influences the outside of the cell; it makes it green. As such, the green colour of leaves is due to the Chlorophyll in them. The reason why leaves change colour in the Fall is because they stop being green. During the winter there is too little light and water for photosynthesis. Therefore, the cells are programmed
to recognize changes in temperature and daylight in the Fall and begin to shut down photosynthesis. As photosynthesis is turned off, Chlorophyll begins to degrade and there is no longer any green chemical in the leaves. The different colours of leaves between types of trees are due to the pigments that remain in the leaves after the Chlorophyll is degraded. In some trees, yellow and orange pigments are in
Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Christine Humphries, a molecular biologist
the cells throughout the summer but are masked by the green. When the green is removed, these colours are unmasked. In maples, glucose that is trapped in the leaves after photosynthesis is shutdown, making red and purple pigments. Finally, to answer the question why oak leaves are brown in the Fall; it is simply that their colour reflects a mixture of colours from a variety of pigments and “wastes” (such as chlorophyll residues).
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Kootenay Lake School District continues staffing changes School District 8 has made a decision to eliminate its Assistant Secretary Treasurer position, effective today. This decision is a result of an on-going effort to find strategic efficiencies in the organization and to address the known reductions in operating grants that are anticipated between 2012 and 2015. It is anticipated that the operating grant reductions will be approximately $750,000 per year. Since 2007, when
the Assistant Secretary Treasurer was hired, the District has seen a decline of about 300 students. The decline in student population combined with the reductions in grants have made necessary a reduction in staff in all roles throughout the District over the past several years. The decision to eliminate this management role means that a senior leader in the District will no longer have employment with the
District. There is no layoff list or order of recall for individuals employed at this level in the District. We would like to thank Heather Smith for her 5 years of dedicated service to our School District. It is important to emphasize that her departure is without cause. In fact, Heather’s significant contribution to the successful completion of the 2011-2012 audit was appreciated. Heather will be missed as a member
of the Senior Leadership team and a knowledgeable and dependable support to staff in the Board Office, Maintenance sites and most of all, our schools. District management will continue to seek efficiencies throughout the District in order to ensure as many resources as possible are allocated for direct support to children and youth. submitted by Kootenay Lake School District 8
Nelson City Police Reports
On Sept 12 at 7:00 PM a Nelson Police Constable stopped his car in the 500 block Ward St to speak to someone who flagged him down. He turned to see a local male known to police making his fingers into a gun and pointing them at the Constable. The male was already bound by an order not to approach this Constable as he had threatened him previously. The male was arrested and then proceeded to spit at the arresting Constables and utter more threats to kill them. Mikael Arrak, 27 was held in custody to be placed in front of a judge. While in court the next day he threatened the Sheriff’s members. He now faces 7 charges that include breaching his probation, uttering threats, assaulting a police officer, and resisting arrest. He will appear in court Mon Sept 16. On Sept 14 at 12:14 AM staff at the Spirit Bar
called NPD to request the male. He was found cated male from the propassistance in removing a to be intoxicated and had erty. He was asked to difficult customer. NPD a lengthy history in BC of leave and refused to. NPD members arrived to find graffiti related incidents. members attended and a male being held by staff The male was lodged in took him into custody. It and several others trying a cell until sober. The was discovered that he was to interfere with them. graffiti is still being inves- bound by release condiNPD members quickly tigated and charges of mis- tions stemming from sevtook the male into cus- chief to property are likely eral serious charges that tody and placedSudoku him Classic in to be forwarded Crown himLevel from consumDifficulty LevelSudoku -to Easy sk9E000448 Classic forbade Difficulty - Medium their vehicle. While doing for approval. ing liquor. He was held for this a female, presumably On Sept 15 at 1:15 AM court in Nelson Monday his girlfriend, continually staff at the Spirit Bar called Sept 16. tried to interfere with the NPD to request assistance submitted by the Nelson members. She was warned with removing an intoxiPolice Department twice to back away but continued. She was later arrested for public intoxication and obstructing a Easy Police Officer. Both were Medium lodged in NPD cells and 3 7 8 1 2 9 6 4 5 3 8 1 7 4 5 9 2 6 held until sober enough 2 4 5 7 8 6 1 3 9 4 7 2 3 9 6 5 8 1 to care for themselves and 6 1 9 3 5 4 7 2 8 9 5 6 2 1 8 7 4 3 not be a harm to others. 7 5 6 4 9 8 3 1 2 2 3 9 6 5 1 4 7 8 On Sept 14 at 11:25 PM 8 9 4 2 3 1 5 7 6 7 8 2 9 1 3 5 6 4 staff at the Royal Bar, 300 1 3 2 5 6 7 9 8 4 8 4 3 7 6 9 2 5 1 Baker St reported they saw 4 8 7 6 1 5 2 9 3 8 6 4 5 7 3 2 1 9 a male and two females 5 2 1 9 4 3 8 6 7 7 9 5 1 8 2 3 6 4 loitering nearby that 9 6 3 8 7 2 4 5 1 might have just “tagged” 1 2 3 9 6 4 8 5 7 Solution Solution a building. NPD memsee puzzles on page 17 bers attended and located
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CBT to offer funding for projects that support social well-being Groups with projects that support social wellbeing and address social issues in Basin communities can now apply to Columbia Basin Trust’s (CBT’s) new Social Grants Program. This is the first time applications are being accepted to the program, and a total of $500,000 is available for project grants. The application deadline is 4 p.m. PDT on October 12, 2012. “Basin residents work hard to address a range of social issues, from connecting with isolated senior citizens to ensuring young families have access to early
childhood development programs,” said Neil Muth, CBT President and CEO. “Through our new Social Grants Program, we’re increasing our support of these efforts, and are excited to see what projects come forward in this first intake.” Among others, eligible projects include ones that: * address the Canadian social determinants of health; * address the health, well-being and resilience of children, youth, individuals, families or seniors; * support the well-being of or community participa-
tion by individuals or groups of individuals who face barriers in seeking to participate in their communities, or who have been marginalized; or * address or encourage innovation, collaboration and sustainability within the social service sector. The Social Grants Program is a three-year pilot with an annual granting budget of $1 million. There will be two intakes per year, and granting decisions will be made by the Social Grants Program Selection Committee, a volunteer group of Basin residents that includes
individuals who have experience and expertise in the social sector and individuals who have broader community development experience. For more information about the Social Grants Program, or to download an application form, visit www.cbt.org/sgp. CBT supports efforts to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin. To learn more about CBT programs and initiatives, visit www.cbt.org or call 1.800.505.8998. submitted
Edible Garden Tour Returns to Nelson
SEED Final Planting
Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m. at Lakeside Greenhouses
West Kootenay EcoSociety and Nelson CARES Society present the 3rd annual Edible Garden Tour. Find out what kinds of vegetables and fruits are growing and ready for harvest. Check out sustainable gardening, composting and watering techniques. Learn about innovative and local food production in our community. This is an event for expert and beginner gardeners alike. The Edible Garden Tour is a self directed tour. Maps will be available at the Cottonwood Community Market, at the Hendryx Street Forest Garden, and online at www.ecosociety.ca. Participate in the Earth Matters B.Y.O.B (Bring your
Come join SEED. Learn the lore and science of greenhouses, and the social life of vegetables, not to mention enriching human social connections.
own bulb) planting party at the Hendryx Street Forest Garden at 10:30AM. Come by to plant a bulb, or bring your own to donate to the community garden space. All events are family friendly! The FOOD TREE permaculture team will also be offering workshops on the hour from 10 am to 1pm at the Hendryx Street Forest Garden. Topics will include pruning tips, seed saving, and more. For more information, go to www.ecosociety.ca. For questions about the planting party or to make a bulb donation, contact Alison at 250352-6011, ext 15. submitted by the West Kootenay EcoSociety
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This will be the final planting and transplanting day, at Lakeside Greenhouses.Call Lee if you wish to help out: 352-3870. submitted
What’s in the Cupboard? Recipes from the Nelson Food Cupboard
Potato Lace 1⁄2 cup chopped green onion 1 tsp. Salt 3 eggs 1⁄2 tsp. pepper 3 Tbsp. flour 3 or 4 large potatoes 1/3 cup chopped parsley Butter By Anna Kirkpatrick In stainless steel bowl, combine onion, eggs, flour, parsley, salt and pepper. Grate potatoes onto towel; twist with one hand and press with the other to remove excess starch. Add potatoes to egg mixture. Heat butter in skillet, drop in 3 Tbsp. batter and spread with back of spoon to make patties very thin. Fry until golden brown - about 2 minutes on each. Makes 10 to 12 patties.
Did you know?
About 38% of Nelson Food Cupboard’s customers have a disability and receive income assistance.
Nelson Food Cupboard www.foodcupboard.org 250-354-1633
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The Tall Man is Coming! The Tall Man comes to Nelson at last! There will be two showings on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Filmed in Ymir and Nelson to create the fictitous town of Cold Rock, Tall Man tells the tale of a once thriving mining community, that is now a ghost town clouded by an unthinkable tragedy haunting those who remain. Children are disappearing without a trace. Superstitious locals speak in hushed tones of the tall man, a dark and mysterious figure who may indeed be responsible for the abductions or simply the invention of the imaginative minds of the frightened townsfolk. Julia Denning (Jessica Biel), the local nurse and a rational voice of reason, doesn’t believe the urban legend; until the night David disappears. Driven by unwavering maternal instinct, Julia pursues the dark figure who abducted her son through the rugged mountain terrain. The chase begins and with it the quest for answers. Who is The Tall Man? And where are the missing children? The action/thriller is the fea-
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Movie crew use a green screen at the old Nelson rail station to create the fictitious town of Cold Rock for the movie Tall Man, filmed in Nelson and Ymir two years ago.
ture length English-language debut International Film Festival later that from writer/director Pascal Laugier year. whose French horror film, Martyrs; For tickets go to www.capitoltheopened to critical acclaim at the 2008 atre.bc.ca. or call 250-352-6363. Cannes Film Festival and screened to submitted by enthusiastic audiences at the Toronto the Capitol Theatre
Locally made film travels the festival circuit A Kootenay film is set to premiere at Toronto’s Planet In Focus Environmental Film Festival. Eyes In The Forest: The Portraiture Of Jim Lawrence will screen on October 14 at 4:00 PM at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. The film has also been accepted for screening at the Aesthetica Short Film Festival, an international celebration of independent short films, which will be held in York, England in November. The film is a short documentary about the work of Kootenay wildlife photographer Jim Lawrence. It com-
bines engaging cinematography with Lawrence’s photographs to illustrate how Lawrence sees his world, and to transport viewers there, as though they are seeing through his eyes. Local filmmaker Miriam Needoba is planning a Nelson screening of her film this winter and continues to submit the film to more festivals both near and far. More information and the film’s screening schedule can be found on the website www.SmallTownFilms. com. submitted
Kalein Hospice Centre Land Dedication & Open House
On September 22nd, the former Sisters of the Precious Blood monastery at 402 West Richards Street in Nelson, BC will be rededicated as the Kalein Hospice Centre. When renovations are complete, the Centre will provide onsite care and support for those who are at the end stages of life and their families, as well as offering a broad range of training, education and dialog programs.
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Writing workshops help aspiring writers The Kootenay Literary College of the Rockies. Information will also have the opportunity to work Competition (KLC) has teamed up with Selkirk College and College of the Rockies to offer creative writing workshops in locations throughout the east and west Kootenay region with instructors Adrian Barnes and Jordan Scott from Selkirk, along with Angie Abdou, and Bob Wakulick from
Oxygenate your mind
Registration is now open for the fall semester Oxygen Art Centre’s Continuing Arts Education Program. Oygen is offering brand new courses this fall. Erica Konrad will be sharing her prodigious talents and expertise in Painting with Beeswax for beginners on October 13th. Advanced Encaustic Painting will be on November 16. Celebrated Kootenay crime writer Deryn Collier will offer Creating Suspense on the Page over 5 weeks beginning November 6th. Deborah Thompson will do a new painting course called Colour Your World: Introduction to Painting. The ever popular Singing the Blues and Singing Beyond the Blues courses by Bessie Wapp will begin on October 3rd and 4th. Both courses run for 8 weeks and take place at KSA. Another favourite is Natasha Smith’s Collage Painting which has been known to fill up fast. This course also starts on October 3rd and runs for 6 weeks at Oxygen Art Centre. Miriam Needoba will offer her filmmaking courses D.I.Y. Film Making for Amateurs and D.I.Y. Film Making: Projects and Workshops, for students who have had previous filmmaking education or experience. Both courses start October 6th and run for 5 weeks. Oxygen Art Centre gratefully acknowledges the support of the Government of British Columbia and Nelson and District Credit Union. To register phone: 250-352-2821 Or drop by: Kootenay School of Arts. 606 Victoria Street, Nelson. For more information visit Oxygen’s website: www. oxygenartcentre.org submitted by Oxygen Art Centre
can be found at http://www.kootenaylitcomp.com/fall_workshops.php. The cost is $20 for adults, free for youth 18 and under. In each 3 hour workshop, participants will learn how to edit their work and how to bring their writing up to a professional/competition level. They
on their own piece during the session. Winners in each of the categories will be announced at the KLC Awards Ceremony and Celebration is January 18, 2012. Have fun and get writing! submitted by Selkirk College
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Memento Mori exhibition opening
Saturday, Sept. 22 4:30 – 7:00 p.m, at the site of the future Kalein Hospice Centre, 402 West Richards Street, Nelson BC Rachel Yoder is exhibiting her on whether Yoder’s own answer to the new body of work “Memento Mori: question is a “yes” or a “no”. Remember You Must Die.” The openYoder’s obsession with, and terror ing, on Saturday, September 22 from of, death led her to Memento Mori. By 4:30 – 7:00 pm, is hosted by the Kalein asking yes/no questions instead of open Hospice Society at the site of the future ended ones, the viewer has to consider Kalein Hospice Centre, 402 West one’s own responses to questions about Richards Street, Nelson BC death without avoidance or explanaThe work is a series of paintings in tion. a repeating format on life sized panels, Funded by Columbia Basin Trust each divided into 4 squares. Each and Columbia Kootenay Cultural square, a total of 64, has a question about Alliance. For more information visit living, dying or death embedded in it. www.kaleinhospice.org. The canvases are then painted in many submitted by layers of paint, the colours depending the Kalein Hospice ociety
Ian Johnston Artist Talk
Friday September 28, 7 p.m.Oxygen Art Centre 320 Vernon St (back alley entrance) Oxygen Art Centre announced the called The Chamber. Two: a wall beginning of its final artist residency installation of block printed, vacuum for 2012. Throughout the month of formed ceramic elements formed over September, local artist Ian Johnston a 1940s steam kettle found on Hall will be working on two installations Street. for an upcoming Canadian tour of his There will also be an Open Studio project: Reinventing Consumption. Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th from1One: a large breathing installation 5 p.m. in the Oxygen Art Centre. Ian
Johnston gratefully acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, British Columbia Arts Council, Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance and Columbia Basin Trust. For more information please visit www.oxygenartcentre.org submitted
Kootenay literary & creative writing competitions begin It’s time for a revolution in writing! The Kootenay Literary Competition (KLC) including its youth division, the Kootenay Youth Creative Writing Competition, is now open. This popular annual writing event is open to all writers in the entire Kootenay region. For adults, this year’s theme is “revolution” and should be explored in their original work. Adults may enter in three categories: Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, and Poetry. For youth, Grades 7-9 must use the words “riddle”, “domino” and any form of the verb “to skulk”, somewhere in their work; Grades 10-12 must use the phrase “there was only one thing to do” somewhere in their work. 2012 will be the most exciting
year yet, with larger cash prizes, lower entry fees, publication in the KLC anthology for all winners, writing workshops, a draw prize for emerging writers, and a special bonus prize for all youth winners. The annual awards ceremony and celebration will feature winner’s readings, free desserts, and a very special guest performer and speaker – spoken word poet Sheri-D Wilson. The full judge list for 2012 has not been confirmed but the KLC committee is thrilled to announce that Fred Wah, Canada’s Parliamentary Poet Laureate, will be judging the adult poetry category and the 2012 One Book One Kootenay winner, Rita Moir, will return to judge the adult Creative Non-Fiction category. Prize amounts range from $100
up to $500 depending on the category. There will also be a draw prize for a $100 bookstore gift certificate for one adult emerging writer. This year, all youth winners will be eligible to attend a weekend youth creative writing workshop, to be held in Nelson, BC, spring 2013 (details to be announced). This prize also includes meals and two nights’ accommodation for the winners, and one parent or legal guardian, at the Hume Hotel. Full information, rules, category descriptions, details, entry and payment options are available at www. kootenaylitcomp.com For up to the minute announcements, writers can sign up for the email newsletter. KLC can also be found on Facebook and on Twitter @Kootenaylitcomp. submitted by Selkirk College
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Change to Emergency Department hours at Kaslo Health Centre Interior Health is advising residents that effective November 2, 2012, the Emergency Department at Victorian Community Health Centre will be open weekdays, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the exception of statutory holidays. Recruiting and retaining physicians and nurses at the Victorian Community Health Centre has been a long standing challenge. The Emergency Department has experienced 60 interruptions in service this year due to limited nursing and physician resources and the current model for emergency services cannot be
maintained. “Kaslo residents deserve a stable ER service, rather than the frequent closures experienced this past year,” said Linda Basran, Interior Health’s Community Director for IH East. “Interior Health recognizes this represents a change for Kaslo and it was a decision that we came to after careful consideration, jointly with the community’s physicians, who have informed us they can no longer sustain 24/7 call coverage. This option will provide for a consistent and sustainable service to the community for the long-term.” “Kaslo physicians have
told us that by moving to a fully daytime, weekday service they will be able to see more patients during the busiest hours of the day,” said Dr. Alan Stewart, Medical Director for Community Integrated Health Services. “They will be better able to meet the community’s primary care needs.” Interior Health understands that with this change in service, transportation to neighbouring sites is critical in emergency situations. As a result, discussions are underway with the BC Ambulance Service regarding creating more employment opportunities for local paramedics and
working together to support health care services in the community. When the Emergency Department at Kaslo is closed, residents should take note of the following: If individuals are unsure about what services they require, they should call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1. The toll-free line provides 24hour, confidential health information and advice from a registered nurse. In an emergency situation, call 9-1-1. Patients will be transported to the nearest appropriate facility for care. submitted by Interior Health
How many breasts does it take to break a record? Changes to Disability Rules: On Saturday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. families are invited to gather for the Breastfeeding Challenge at ChahkoMika Mall in Nelson to break the record for the most women breastfeeding at the same time. This is an event to celebrate and support breastfeeding in our community. The Big Latch On will have registration prior to starting, so come early! This is a free event with snacks and entertainment provided. Everyone is welcome to come and support our breastfeeding mothers. The Breastfeeding Challenge started in British Columbia in 2001. Last year 16 countries participated and 4,466 babies from all over the world latched on. Health Canada recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life and continued breastfeeding with the introduction of solid foods for 2 years and more. Breastmilk provides optimal nutrition and has hundreds of antibodies, enzymes, and other factors that protect babies from infections and
disease This years Breastfeeding Challenge is dedicated to Gwen Kalyniuk. Gwen was the Regional Lactation Consultant for the Kootenay Boundary area. She lost her life tragically in a car accident, March 15, 2012 near Thrums, B.C., on her way to work. Gwen’s passion and expertise in helping mothers and babies with breastfeeding are remembered and missed by many. The Breastfeeding Challenge is hosted by Kootenay Kids, Infant Mental Health, Interior Health, La Leche League Nelson, Kootenay Community Midwives, and the Kootenay Doula Group. The event is an opportunity to raise awareness of breastfeeding support and knowledge, and to help our community positively support breastfeeding in public places. For more information, join Nelson Breastfeeding Challenge 2012 on Facebook or contact Myrna Lindblom at (250) 505-7205. submitted by Interior Health
a free workshop
Tuesday Sept.25, 1:30-3:30 p.m. downstairs at the Salvation Army 601 Vernon Street There are changes coming for the provincial Persons With Disabilities and Persons with Persistent Multiple Barriers to Employment, and also to the Canada Pension Plan Disability. No one will lose their entitlement. The changes could affect many people currently on these programs, though, and future applicants as well. There is even some good news! Nelson ANKORS and the Advocacy Centre are sponsoring the workshop about these changes, given by a speaker from the BC Coalition of People With Disabilities in Vancouver. This workshop is for everyone – anyone with disabilities who might be affected, as well as any service providers. The workshop will be held downstairs at the Salvation Army in the back, which is down the outside stairs from Vernon, or can be accessed from Lake Street. submitted by the Advocacy Centre
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Is the Nelson & area more peaceful today than it was ten years ago?
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http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/nelson_peace Publisher’s note
World Peace Day
Friday Sept. 21 is World Peace Day. Peace is a process rather than an end. Whatever state of peace you may happen to be in at present, you can always be more peaceful. We can not separate domestic violence from world violence. They are interconnected. If we want to reduce violence in the By Nelson Becker world from our little community, then we must reduce violence in ourselves, within our family, friends and workplace. Violence does not necessarily have to be physical violence. There is mental, emotional, and verbal violence that can effect people just as much as physical. When we search for peace, we must start with ourselves and as we become more peaceful, so will the world.
My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
To Be Green or Not To Be?
Being “Green” is a hot topic. No, I am not referring to a song by Kermit the Frog; I am referring to being environmentally conscious by doing whatever you can. That may be driving a hybrid car or merely throwing that crumpled piece of paper into a recycling bin. It’s something of value to everyone. Now obviously, we all want this planet to last as long as it can, if it doesn’t, well....hopefully we will be able to colonize Mars by then or have some sort of plan going forward. I consider myself a somewhat green person; I ride transit, I recycle whenever I can and try to support any local or global initiatives that take place. I am not the type that will shove being “Green” into someone’s face or the type that prioritizes it above all else. Taking care of ourselves and our environment should be everyone’s number one priority. You will have numerous jobs and numerous relationships in your life but you only get one shot at being yourself and living right here on planet Earth. It may inconvenience you but it’s for the benefit of everyone. “It’s not easy being green” - Kermit the Frog
Spencer Pollard is a young man living in Nelson BC with an interest in digital arts and writing. His ideas are of benefit to all of Nelson, and to stroke his abnormally large ego
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Last week’s survey responses: Are you in favour of B.C. adopting year-round school schedules? 21% of our survey reponses say yes, 79% say no
STUDIES show that students benefit from summer learning. PEOPLE don’t realize that year round school means that kids will go, and teachers will teach, three months at a time, have a month off, etc., as in having August-Labour day off, then three months on, then December through New Year’s day off, then three months on, have April off, then three months on, etc. So no, parents will still have to pay the same amount of daycare/camp money. However, it makes it very difficult for students to work because their working time is chopped up. It makes it very difficult for CUPE employees to work (most do in the summer), and, it makes it hard for teachers on call or part time teachers to work who have to), again, because the vacation time is chopped up. As a teacher, I wouldn’t mind at all having vacay time during those months and teaching “year round”...flights would be cheaper, I’d get a break more often...but we’d sure see a lot of absences during the month of July and it would be hard to catch those kids up come September.
YES, fewer complaints from people who think the vacations are too long, ongoing work for teachers and support staff. THAT wouldn’t allow students to take summer jobs or go on extended trips, all of which is part of their overall education. Presently, their parents can ‘save up’ holiday time to allow for a month or more holiday with their kids and I feel that shouldn’t be lost. This proposal is not fair for families. Perhaps consider just shortening the summer break to 8 weeks though. I am partly in favour if the structure of the system is created for educational reasons - that we are not simply putting kids in school year round because it is easier for parents. The first problem is that our schools are ill-equiped for the hot days in May and June - I cannot imagine the hot days in summer . Air conditioning in my mind is not a viable option - expensive and uses too much power not sustainable. Effective year round school systems have 3 week to one month breaks from learning. School is not babysitting for parents who work.
KIDS won’t forget as much over the long summer. Make it 9 weeks school, 3 weeks not in school, plus holidays. ORIGINALLY, the summer break allowed farming families to work together to tend the crops for harvest. Herding children back to the classroom during the brief summer isn’t about what is best for children. Yes, times have changed and families no longer work together to plant and harvest. Summer break offers both children and educators a respite from institutional settings. Our government has turned this into a labour market issue, putting more parents into the work force and using educational institutions to be responsible for the children. Also, making our children more competitive in the world. I don’t agree with elimination of the summer break. AIR conditioned school buildings are not a place for children to be in the summer. the child care issue is a red herring - it exists with both models. the “endless” days of summer playing with my friends were among my best as a child.
SUMMER is short in Canada - my kids shouldn’t miss it by being in school. A two month hiatus doesn’t make sense in this day and age. TOO many childhood memories are made in those summer months off from school. I would hate to see that lost. KIDS need long unscheduled time to be creative, inventive, and explore. CHILDREN like all humans need down time, regeneration time and having to attend school for the entire year is draconian. AND... the parents of these children also need to spend much needed time with their children on holidays, or on their own down time as a family, or in family units. No to school all year round. SUMMER is short enough already. Kids need to be outside in the good weather. THIS is the first I’ve heard of it. If it is based on assumption, then I don’t favor it. My college professor said never assume anything; it makes an ‘ass’ of ‘u’ and ‘me’. TWO words: summer camp.
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Cornelia E. de Jong passed away peacefully on Sat. Sept. 17, 2012. There will be a gathering of Family and Friends at SALMO Legion Hall Saturday, Sept. 22 at 2:00pm
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John Gawryletz It is with a heavy heart we announce the death of John Gawryletz on Sept 18th, 2012 at the age of 86. A Celebration of John’s life will be held on Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at the home Garry Gawryletz, 3309 3rd Avenue, Castlegar. John is survived by his four children Tom (Sherri), Carol,
Garry (Pat), and Debra. Grandchildren Brandon (Chelsea), Travis, Amber, Brett, Lindsay (Derrik), Jamie (Brett), Brody and Jesse. Great grandchildren Alyssia, Olivia, Sophia, Cash and Riley. Brother Willy Gawryletz and aunt Rose Anglin. John will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
Joan Althea Thomas Joan Althea Thomas passed away peacefully in her home on September 14th, 2012 Joan was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, on March 10, 1926. She was the first child of Amy Althea Leach (Bury) and Charles Basil Leach. She had a sister, Amy (deceased) who married and moved to New Zealand. She had a brother, John, who lives in London, England. Joan received a degree in Agriculture from the University of Durham. She got her first job
in Manchester inspecting grain ships. There she joined the Karabiner Mountaineering Club where she met her husband Arthur. After the birth of their first son they immigrated to Canada, living in Vancouver followed by Namu, Fraser Lake, Fort St John, and then retirement in Nelson where she and Arthur have resided since 1989. Joan is survived Arthur and their 6 children, Richard, Paul (Regina), Althea (Mike), Bridget (Robert), Karen, and Owen (Carrie-Ann), as well as numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren. Joan had a full life, raising her children with a love for the outdoors. She was a very keen swimmer, especially enjoying
alpine lakes. She made many friends playing bridge and was a Life Master. She also enjoyed Scottish Country dancing, the symphony and foreign travel. The funeral will be at The Church of Latter-day Saints, Nelson, on Saturday, Sept. 22, at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Osteoporosis Society of Canada. Many thanks to all who visited and helped out in the last few months, with a special thanks to Dr. Jim Noiles, and the team from Interior Health. On Line condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs. ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
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Leonard Martin
March 9th, 1934 – September 15th, 2012 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rodi De Vuono on September 13, 2012. He passed in the presence of his loving family after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Rodi was born in Nelson, BC on July 25,1968. He attended Central Elementary, Trafalgar, and L.V. Rogers Secondary School where he developed a great talent and passion for mechanics. Rodi received his Red Seal Ticket in heavy duty mechanics in 1993, and worked for the City of Nelson for 22 years with his most recent position as Garage/Transit Superintendant. Rodi’s talents went beyond his mastery of mechanics, and he built his family home with great attention to detail. His love for music was inspirational. He was a member of the band “The Sonny Boys” who performed throughout the Kootenays and the Okanagan. His passion for the outdoors was evident in his love for hunting, dirt biking, mountain biking, and skiing. Above all, Rodi’s greatest love was his family. He leaves behind the love of his life Tera and his beautiful children Rachel and
Christopher, father Franco mother Ada, sister Diana Andriani (Frank) niece Cristina and nephew Daniel, sister in law Joanna Sokolic (Schaun) and niece Isla, mother in law Linda Gray (George), father in law Terry Sokolic (Joanne), and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many dear friends. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at the Cathedral of Mary Immaculate in Nelson, BC on September 20, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment will take place at the Nelson Mausoleum and reception to follow at the St. Joseph School Hall. In lieu of flowers donations can be made, at the Nelson and District Credit Union, for a bursary in Rodi’s name to a deserving trade’s student. “It’s not the years in your life that count, but the life in your years” Rodi will be greatly missed by all. On line condolences may be expressed at www. thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
On Saturday Sept 15th 2012, long time resident of Procter/Balfour, passed away at his home surrounded by his wife and family. He is survived by his wife Sandra, sons Jean (Judy), Daniel (Audrey), Donald (Yvonne), and step-daughter June. Grandchildren, Tammy, Ron (deceased) Eric (Kali), Kevin (Jordan) Michaela, Taryn, Alec, and Steven. Great grandchildren Destin, Alysha, and Blair (deceased). He was pre deceased by his first wife Huguette, his two brothers, and nine sisters. A celebration of his life was held on Wednesday Sept 19th 2012 at the Balfour Hall from 3 to 5 pm. As an expression of sympathy, family and friends may make donations to the Kidney Foundation 320-1600 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver BC V6J 9Z9 or the Heart and Stroke foundation 4-1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna BC V1Y 9M9. Online condolences may be expressed www.thompsonfs.ca. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
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Nelson & Area: Fri. Sept. 21 - Sun. Sept 30 ●●● Live Music
●● Special Events ●●Kalein Hospice Centre site rededication & Community Open House 3:30 p.m, tours staring at 2 p.m. 402 West Richards Street, Nelson. For more information see www.kaleinhospice.org ●●18th Annual AIDS Walk for Life, 11:00am - 3:30pm at Hall & Baker to Lakeside Park
●●Nelson’s 3rd Annual Edible Garden Tour 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Maps and information at www.ecosociety. ca/garden-tour ●Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727.
Klang & Squeal Artist Talk Saturday Sept. 22, 12 p.m.Touchstone Museum, Admission with entrance fee. When was the last give viewers the chance time you were invited to do just that! In their to touch a piece of art? respective practices, both Klang and Squeal, a two- artists explore the notion person exhibition featur- of interaction through very ing sculptures by Megan different, but complemenDickie and sound drawings tary means. by Diana Burgoyne, will submitted Fri. Sept 21 ●●●All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill
●●●Vortex at the Royal. 9 p.m.
●●Electronic Art Workshops at Touchstones Nelson: Children’s workshop: “Get Wired with Art!” Kids will learn to create simple wire circuits that connect to sculpted hats, fruit, or their own bodies to create sound! 10am-12pm, $15/$12 for members.
●The Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936. Sun. Sept 23 ●●●Niko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. ●●●Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 9p.m.
●●Hike to Jumbo Pass Registration is required. Call 250-354 1909 or email info@ecosociety.ca ●●Hike to Jumbo Pass all day Registration is required. Call 250-354 1909 or email info@ecosociety.ca
● Ongoing Events ●St. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250-3543308. ●Nelson Storytelling Guild meets the first Sunday of every month at the Back Alley Studio (across the alley from Oxygen) at 7PM on Sunday. Bring a story to tell, a friend and your open ears.
●RC electric 1/10 dirt track racing, every Sunday 10am at 5 Mile tracks. Contact jdnelsonrc@gmail.com ●Cribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727.
●Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. All are welcome. 250-3522515. ●Quaker Meeting 4th Sunday of each month in Winlaw. 11 a.m. Phone 250-226-6701. Everyone welcome.
●Texas Hold’em Poker at the Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Last Sunday of every month. 250-352-7727. Mon. Sept 24 ●●●Sarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m.
●Nelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822.
●●Bears, Bows and Ogopogos:a presentation by local retiree Alistair Frasier. 8 p.m. Selkirk Silverking campus rm 117B. West Kootenay Naturalist Association.
The Capitol Theater is opening its 25th Anniversary Season 2012-2013 with The Sound Of Music sing-a●Gender Outlaws, a support and long. This is your chance social group for trans and gender to sing-a-long to the most diverse folks. 250-354-5362. successful movie musical Sat. Sept 22 of all time. This is one of ●●Klang & Squeal Artist talks at ●●●The Sound Of Music sing-a- Touchstones 12pm. Admission with the funniest; most liberating nights out you will have for long 7:00pm The Capitol Theatre entrance fee.
a long time. The event will be held Saturday September 22 7:00pm at the Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street. Tickets are available online www.capitoltheatre. bc.ca or charge by phone 250.352.6363. submitted
●●Jusice Murray Sinclair: Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Brilliant Cultural Centre Castlegar, 7 pm. info 3651234
●●Klang & Squeal Opening Reception 7-9pm. at Touchstone Nelson. Dance performance by Thomas Loh at 7:30pm. Admission by donation.
●●Electronic Art Workshops at Touchstones Nelson: Adult Workshop: “Electronic Folk Art: Interactivity in 5 Easy Steps” Create your own interactive art project that incorporates an audio amplifier, frequency generator and a switch. Beginners welcome! 2-4pm, $22/$18 for members.
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●●● Live Music Mon. Sept 24 cont.
●West Kootenay Ostomy Support Group meet at 2 pm, Kiro Wellness Center, Trail. Speaker: Ken Siemens. ●Scottish Country Dancing, 7 p.m. Central School Gym, Mill Street entrance. Beginners welcome. ●Pool Table Nights, Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill
●Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-3526892 Tues. Sept 25 ●●●Cliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. The Library Lounge
●●Pat and Baiba Morrow Slideshow for Jumbo7:30pm, Capitol Theatre $15 adults, $10 student/ senior/low-income Wed. Sept 26 ●●●Variety Shows w/ Estevan and Tracy Lynn. The Royal. 8:30 p.m. Come to listen, come to play! The stage is open. Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. ●●Nelson & District Hospice Society Annual General Meeting 905 Gordon Rd. (back entrance) 6-8PM All welcome ●Nelson Wednesday Market last of the season. 9-3 on Baker St.
●● Special Events
●Alzheimers/ Dementia Caregiver support group meetings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. Call 250-365-6769 or email Jleffelaar@alzheimerbc.org for more info.
●Nelson Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. Every Wednesday 6pm Ste 207-601 Front St, old Jam Factory upstairs. New members welcome. Small facility fee, first visit free.http:// www.nelson-tech-club.info/ email info@nelson-tech-club.info ●Nelson Women’s Centre Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916.
●Darts at the Nelson Legion. 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727.
●Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Dropin from 12 - 2 p.m. 719 Vernon St. Contact Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society at preventeldRabuse@sbdemail.comwww.nelsonelderabuseprevention. org or phone 250-352-6008. Thurs. Sept 27 ●●●Kiyo Elkuf and friends at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m.
●●● One Man Band Fest Showcase with Jon Cohen at The Royal presents Tickets are $5-$10 sliding scale at the door. 8pm
●Girls’ Night with MargaretAnn at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-3525656.
●● Men’s Night Year-End Finale at the Granite Pointe Golf Club tee-times start at 11:30am Raffle and Poker Tournament starts 8pm Prizes.
On Saturday October 13th “PIGS” Canada’s Most Authentic PINK FLOYD tribute band, with special guest openers: “KYTAMI” ; Progressive Rock group; “SPACEPORT UNION”. These 3 bands from Greater Victoria area are heading to
Nelson to give an amazing performances at the NDCC Multi-Plex arena. Early Bird Advance Tickets are only $20.00 until Sept. 29th at Finleys. This is an All Ages show so bring the whole family. submitted
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● Ongoing Events
Pass Creek Fall Fair Saturday, Sept. 22 & Sunday, Sept. 23, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Annual fall country fair featuring exhibits, children’s games, horse show, dog show, antique car show, family carnival, clowns, children’s bounce tent, pony rides, minature golf, small animals and educational farming demonstrations. General admission is $5 at the gate. ●Toastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www. toastmasters.or. ●Nelson Women’s Centre. Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916.
●Acupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-505-7248. Fri. Sept 28 All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill
●●8th annual Sinixt Nation barter fair, Friday to Sunday, 4120 Lower Passmore road. ●Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362. Sat. Sept 29
●●●Niko at the Library Lounge.
●●Imagery and Self-Hypnosis for Health Dr. John Tamiazzo contact Irene Mock www.kootenayhypnotherapy.com.
●●The Big Latch On: come take part in the Breastfeeding Challenge 11 a.m. at the ChakoMika Mall.
●●Cottonwood Market Fifth Annual Fall Fair For more information please visit our website ecosociety.ca
●Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727.
●The Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936. Sun. Sept 30 ●●●Niko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
●●●Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 9p.m. ●St. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308. ●Nelson Storytelling Guild meets the first Sunday of every month at the Back Alley Studio (across the alley from Oxygen) at 7PM on Sunday. Bring a story to tell. a friend and your open ears.
●RC electric 1/10 dirt track racing, every Sunday 10am at 5 Mile tracks. Contact jdnelsonrc@gmail. com ●Nelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. ●Cribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-3527727.
●Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. All are welcome. 250-3522515. ●Quaker Meeting 4th Sunday of each month in Winlaw. 11 a.m. Phone 250-226-6701. Everyone welcome.
●Texas Hold’em Poker at the Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Last Sunday of every month. 250-352-7727.
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