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Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 Vol. 2, No. 36

Reichardt honoured

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Joan Reichardt of Nelson stands at Gyro Park overlooking the community she has loved and served for so long, that is now recognizing her with the Queen’s jubillee medal.

Joan Reichardt is the proud recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in Nelson. Other recipients in our area are Bruce Walker of Kaslo, Dorothy Hearn of Salmo and Shannon Nickisch of Sirdar. This medal was created to mark the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty’s ascension to the throne as Queen of Canada. The recipients have all made a significant contribution that brings credit to Canada. The community voting process for nominations was organized by MLA Michelle Mungall. “I am very excited and pleased with the whole selection process” says Mungall “There were so many people involved in deciding the recipients of this prestigious award, and the choices are clearly well respected pillars of their communities” Among Reichardt’s contributions to the community are running the Handy-Dart program locally which was the early beginnings of the local transit program, setting up the Meals on Wheels programs in the West Kootenay region, serving as a founding member of NDHS for 27 years, and working to ensure housing was available for people with mental illness. She is also a founding member Seniors Coordinating Society and its Chair since 2001. She has been a Board member for Mount St. Francis long-term care facility and currently serves on the Nelson Health Task Force and ER watch.

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Yes, the Earth really does matter to the Nelson community

Volunteers Kenneth Roy, Tom Hillary from Halcyon Irrigation Services, Brenton Raby, and Earth Matters Program Manager Alison Roy celebrate the success of building the stone wall and seating area at Hendryx Street Garden.

Earth Matters, a program of Nelson CARES Society, recently revealed the newly revitalized Hendryx Street Forest Garden. Highlights of the revitalization include a new wheelchair accessible picnic table, flat-rock seating area, and a large variety of new plants, including kiwis, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and other beautiful flowers and herbs. Alison Roy, Program Manager, shares details of the community support: “This project is a true testament to the local support and pride for our urban

green spaces. We were overwhelmed with the number of local businesses that supported us to complete the revitalization with donations of food for planting parties, monetary support and hard work. All of these donations contributed to the success of the project.” For more information about the Hendryx Street Forest Garden and the Earth Matters program, contact Alison Roy at 250352-6011, ext 15 or visit www.earthmatters.ca submitted by Nelson Cares

The full report, a summary report and a short animated video can be found at www.cbt.org/climatechange. To have a copy of the report mailed to you, please call 1.800.505.8998. CBT is working with a range of partners to increase awareness of local climate change impacts, provide credible, science-based information on expected changes and supports local governments, municipalities and First Nations to reduce their emissions through

a multi-year mitigation effort. For more information about CBT-supported climate change initiatives visit www.cbt.org/climatechange. 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 by the Columbia Basin Trust

Columbia Basin Trust releases climate change report How has the climate in the Columbia Basin changed in the past, how is it projected to change in the future, what are the potential impacts and what can we do? These are the types of questions addressed in From Dialogue to Action: Climate Change, Impacts and Adaptation in the Canadian Columbia Basin, recently released by Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) as part of its Communities Adapting to Climate Change Initiative. This comprehensive resource has been created for Basin communities and residents seeking to learn more about local climate change impacts and provides information on how communities can begin to adapt and prepare for potential future changes. “The climate in our Basin has changed over the last 50 years and is projected to continue changing

over the coming decades, so providing communities and residents with current information about climate impacts and adaptation can help them plan to be more resilient to these changes,” said Kindy Gosal, CBT Director, Special Initiatives. The report updates the projected climate change impacts and adaptation actions that were first shared with Basin residents in 2007 in CBT’s report Starting the Dialogue. From Dialogue to Action features new research on future climate projections and extremes in the Basin from the Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium. It also shares what’s been learned from five years of on-theground experience with climate adaptation planning under the Communities Adapting to Climate Change Initiative.

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Koot-Neigh rides into the season sunset Koot-Neigh, our local Equestrian Vaulting team, is holding their Season’s End Performance at the Nelson and District Riding Grounds Saturday September 29th at noon. Koot-Neigh has recently returned from the Provincial Vaulting Championships held in Chilliwack. The team travelled with 2 of their horses, 7 vaulters, their coach, as well as a large support base of parents and siblings, competing in walk, canter and barrel classes, both as individuals and

pairs. The team came home with many ribbons and medals, a few trophy’s,many good memories and much team bonding. They now hold the champions in Canter C, Canter B as well as Canter Pairs. The season end performance will have refreshments and baking available. Donations to the Riding Grounds Water Project will be kindly accepted. For more information on the Koot-Neigh vaulting team, visit http://www.kootneigh.com submitted by Koot-Neigh

Mir Centre Lecture Series presents The Elsie and Peter Rezansoff lecture: Ronald Wright: Homo Sapien: Repeat Offender? Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson Ronald Wright is an internationally acclaimed and best-selling author who has written both fiction and non-fiction. His 1992 book Stolen Author Ronald Wright Continents: The New World Through Indian Eyes was chosen as a Book of the Year by the Independent and Sunday Times. Wright was nominated as author of the year by the Canadian Booksellers Association. Wright’s latest book, What is America, examines how the United States has emerged as a lone world superpower, whose culture is copied and exported throughout the world, and whose actions have the power to make or break our global future. This book builds upon Wright’s famous work entitled A Short History of Progress, for which he was selected to give the 2004 CBC Massey Lecture. This book exam-

ines our modern human predicament in light of the 10,000 year experiment with civilization. Wright concludes that in order for human civilization to survive we will need to become environmentally sustainable. Dr. Wright’s Mir Centre lecture will offer a reflection on how progress and technology have put us in jeopardy but may also have the key to our salvation. Wright’s work has recently been made into a documentary Surviving Progress - by well-known director Martin Scorsese. Ronald Wright lives on the Gulf Island off BC’s West Coast and has studied archaeology. He holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Calgary. The lecture will be held Wednesday, October 10 at 7:00 p.m. in Nelson. corazón youth ensemble will open the evening with an inspiring musical tribute to peace. Tickets are available at Capitol Theatre in Nelson , Otter Books in Nelson, and Selkirk College bookstores. For more information, please phone 250365-1234. submitted by Selkirk College

Koot-Neigh team member Korynn Weber riding Azreal

“A Berry Interesting Evening” with naturalist and educator Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. on the main floor of the Nelson Public Library. Consider the Huckleberry. Or the Salmonberry, Elderberry, Soapberry, Bilberry and Saskatoon. Berries are all around us, in the mountains, forests, and lowlands, but how much do we know about them, really? The Nelson Public Library invites everyone from kids to grandparents to come out and find out about berries, where to find them, which ones to eat, and which ones to leave on the bush—and what other critters might eat those. Participants are welcome to share their local knowledge as well. This family program is sponsored by the Arthur P. Campbell project and the Nelson Library. Arthur Campbell was known as Beaky due to his love of birds and the flora and fauna of the great outdoors. The Nelson Library has been the grateful recipient of books, magazines, and DVDs for children and adults as well as programs such as these in his memory. The event is part of an exciting series of events celebrating Library Month throughout October. For more information call 352-6333. submitted by the Nelson Public Library

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Three arrested by RCMP in outdoor grow-op bust On Sept. 21, RCMP

members attached to the Nelson Border Integrity Program, and Kootenay Boundary Regional Detachment, arrested three adult males, a 37 year old Harrop resident, a 29 year old Kaslo resident and a 32 year old White Water resident. The three suspects were arrested after departing from a large outdoor marihuana grow operation in possession of freshly clipped cannabis marihuana. The outdoor grow PHOTO SUBMITTED operation was located Police seized a large quantity of cannabis marihuana plants with a conservative street value of approximately $200,000.00. off of the Sproule Creek Also seized as offence related property were two vehicles operated by the three arrested suspects. Forest Service road north of Beasley, B.C. and conAll three individuals charges for Production and the Controlled Drugs & cluded a month long police were subsequently released Possession for Purpose Substances Act. investigation. from custody pending of Trafficking under submitted by theRCMP

Rotating job action closes pool on Friday and arena on Sunday Because of rotating job action by the Unionized staff at the Nelson and District Community Complex , the pool will be closed Friday, Sept 28 and the arena will be closed Sunday, Sept. 30. Union workers walked off the job at 4 p.m. Sept. 21, announced the Regional

District of Central Kootenay (RDCK). The RDCK has been provided with a schedule of rotating job action through the coming weekend by the union. Additional information will be provided to the RDCK by CUPE on a daily basis and the RDCK will post that information

on its website, the RDCK Facebook page and on the doors of the recreation complex. The RDCK negotiates three collective agreements with CUPE that cover employees in all regional waste facilities and many employees at recreation complexes in Creston,

Castlegar, and Nelson. The last collective agreement with CUPE Local 2262 expired February 28, 2011. Up to date closure information can be found at http://www.rdck.bc.ca/publicinfo/news.html submitted by the Regional District of Central Kootenay

Nelson City Police Reports: this was a recidivist week in Nelson

On Thursday, Sept. 20 at 10:47 p.m. NPD members patrolling the alleys in the 500 block Herridge Lane noticed David Bridgewater walking down the laneway. He was known to be bound by a curfew after being charged with a recent break and enter in Nelson. Bridgewater was

taken into custody and was held for court Monday in Nelson for breaching his probation. On Friday Sept. 21, at 7:30 PM another local known to police entered a liquor store, drunk and after ranting at the employee working, stole a bottle of scotch and left the store.

She chased him down outside and took it back before calling NPD. The 50 year old male was taken into custody and will appear in court Nov. 6 facing several charges of theft and causing a disturbance. On Friday Sept. 21 at 9:30 p.m. A 28 year old local male, also known

to NPD and known to be wanted for failing to comply with his probation order jaywalked in front of NPD members on patrol. He was arrested and was held for a bail hearing the following day. His court date has been set for Oct 2. submitted by the Nelson Police Department

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Free public talk helps with cancer prevention Monday, Oct. 1, 7-9 p.m. New Grand Hotel, 616 Vernon St., Nelson The Community First It engages people in their appropriate exercise, emo- cancer treatments. Health Co-op is pleased to own health care by support- tional support and stress For more information, help bring InspireHealth, ing recovery and survival reduction. This is all safely w w w. i n s p i r e h e a l t h . c a / Canada’s foremost through healthful nutrition, integrated with standard inspirelifebc Integrative Cancer Care Centre, to the West and Central Kootenays to provide information and care for people living with a diagnosis of cancer. Dr. Teresa Clarke of InspireHealth will present a free public talk on “Healthy Choices to Prevent Cancer & Recurrence.” This is the first step Initiative Advertising: This notice is published pursuant to section 4 of the Recall Individuals or organizations who sponsor initiative and Initiative Act. in InspireHealth’s outreach advertising, other than the proponent and registered to the West and Central opponents, must register with the Chief Electoral Officer Approval in principle has been granted on an application for Kootenays. Dr. Clarke will before they conduct or publish initiative advertising. an initiative petition. The petition will be issued to proponent Registration applications are available from Elections BC. Dana Larsen on Monday, November 19, 2012 and signature return to Nelson, Nov. 15 sheets must be submitted to the Chief Electoral Officer by and 16 to facilitate a 2 Who May Sign the Petition: Monday, February 18, 2013. day workshop for cancer Registered voters as of Monday, November 19, 2012 may sign the initiative petition. Individuals may only sign the The Title of the Initiative is: patients and caregivers. petition once, and must sign the petition sheet for the An initiative to amend the Police Act. Registration is open curelectoral district in which they are registered at the time of rently, and there are a limsigning. Signed petitions are available for public inspection. Summary of Initiative: The initiative draft Bill entitled, “Sensible Policing Act” ited number of spots availFor More Information: proposes to amend the Police Act to no longer use provincial able. The initiative application and draft Bill are available for police resources on the enforcement of current laws in The Oct. 1 talk is aimed public inspection on the Elections BC website and at the relation to simple possession and use of cannabis by adults. Elections BC office at the address below. The draft law would prohibit the use of provincial police at the general public and resources for this purpose, would require police to report in people living with cancer. Location: detail to the Minister of Justice any actual use of resources “There will be great inforSuite 100 – 1112 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C for this purpose and why it was necessary, and require the Minister to publish that report. The Bill also proposes that mation for everyone, and Mailing Address: the Province would call upon the Federal Government to there is no cost to attend,” PO Box 9275 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 9J6 repeal the federal prohibition on cannabis, or give British says Zeeben. “And this is Columbia an exemption, such that British Columbia is able Phone: 250-387-5305 to tax and regulate cannabis similar to the regulation of just the first step in the Toll-free: 1-800-661-8683 alcohol and tobacco. As well it proposes that British InspireLIFE BC program. Fax: 250-387-3578 Columbia shall establish a Provincial Commission to study Dr. Clarke is coming back Email: electionsbc@elections.bc.ca the means and requirements necessary for the province to Website: www.elections.bc.ca establish a legal and regulated model for the production and in November to offer the use of cannabis by adults. Last, the Bill would make non2-day LIFE Program worklawful possession and use of cannabis by minors an offence shop for people living with similar to possession and use of alcohol. cancer and their caregivers, Opponent Registration: and for anyone interested Individuals or organizations who intend to incur expenses as in cancer prevention. We opponents must apply for registration with the Chief Electoral Officer by Monday, October 22, 2012. Registration need to show we’ve got applications for opponents are available from Elections BC. enough interested participants.” The InspireLIFE BC www.elections.bc.ca / 1 - 8 0 0 - 6 6 1 - 8 6 8 3 program is for people living with cancer and their supporters, family and friends.

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Good, clean grants Columbia Basin groups wishing to help maintain or enhance environmental conditions in and around their communities are invited to submit project ideas to the Environmental Initiatives Program (EIP) of Columbia Basin Trust (CBT). Over the past 11 years, the program has provided over $5 million in funding for environmental conservation, restoration, stewardship and education projects across the Basin. The program’s small grants stream, geared at projects under $10,000, has a continuous application intake depending on available funding. The large grants stream has an annual intake, and, for 2012 – 13, will fund projects up to $50,000. The next application deadline is 3:30 p.m. PDT/4:30 MDT on October 26, 2012. “We’re pleased we can increase our support of projects that aim to reduce the impacts people have

on our environment,” said Rick Allen, CBT Program Manager, Environment. “The projects also encourage education and awareness for all generations about Basin ecosystems.” White Bark Consulting was recently able to carry out whitebark pine restoration thanks in part to EIP support. Whitebark pine is an endangered tree species of high-elevation forests that provides food and shelter for various wildlife species. The project also included educating community members, collecting seeds from healthy trees and creating a distribution map of the Basin. “The funding provided by CBT has been vital in enabling people and organizations that are interested in whitebark pine to come together and work on restoration efforts,” said Adrian Leslie, White Bark Consulting. “It has been a fun, interesting and rewarding experience.”

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Seepanee Ecological Consulting undertook a wolverine population and habitat assessment thanks in part to CBT support.

For more informa- Manager, Environment, tion about EIP or to get at 1.800.505.8998 or an application form, visit rallen@cbt.org. www.cbt.org/eip or consubmitted by the tact Rick Allen, Program Columbia Basin Trust

Nelson Lions Club announces 2012 Community Grants Program The Lions Club of Nelson is once again accepting applications for Community Grants. This is the fourth year the club has utilized funds from the Osprey Community Foundation to fund the club’s grant program.

Applications are accepted from the Lions Club of Nelson membership area which is approximately defined as the City of Nelson, North Shore, Harrop, Proctor, Balfour, Taghum and Beasley. Only those organiza-

tions who can issue an official donation receipt under the Federal Income Tax Act are qualified to apply for the Lions Club of Nelson Community Grants. The Club will accept applications for grants until November 9, 2012.

Application forms and detailed grant application guidelines are available by contacting the club at nelsonlions@hotmail.com or by visiting the club’s web site www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/nelsonbc

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Rodney DeCroo touches hearts by Laurie Anderson

A decade ago I was introduced to the music of Rodney DeCroo and from the first song I was hooked. His music for me has always been the kind of music that really grabs a hold of your soul and you will want to hear his music over and over. In the time of fluffy pop tunes it was finally real musicians playing real music. I find his lyrics written so beautifully that everyone in the audience will find a song to relate to. I am not saying they are all cheery and light but quite the opposite, real life situations full of challenges and sometimes sorrow make for

some amazing songs from the heart. In this visit to Nelson he will once again bring something new and impressive. I have had the opportunity to listen to his new album ALLEGHENY and found it to be so incredible and at one point brought a tear to my eye . Rodney will be performing songs from the album and readings from his book of the same name. With Rodney will be Upright Bass player Mark Haney. I am looking forward to another entertaining evening and I encourage you all to come out enjoy the show at Expressions!

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Musician Rodney DeCroo launches debut book of poetry Renowned Canadian songwriter Rodney DeCroo is touring Western Canada in celebration of the release of his sixth album, Allegheny, and the companion book of poetry, Allegheny, BC (Nightwood Editions, $18.95). Join DeCroo and double bass player Mark Haney for a live concert in Nelson at Expressions (554 Ward Street) on Thursday, October 11th. Rodney DeCroo is wellknown in Canadian music circles. He has released six critically acclaimed albums

and collaborated with musicians across Canada, including Sam Parton (Be Good Tanyas), Ida Nilsen (Great Aunt Ida), Buck 65, Rae Spoon, Carolyn Mark, Cam Penner, Jon Wood and Linda McCrae. His debut book of poetry takes his already impressive body of work in a new and captivating direction. To hear DeCroo perform his poetry and music is a rare chance to witness the emergence of beauty from an abrasive world. The book, Allegheny,

BC expands upon the lyrics in DeCroo’s album, Allegheny. With over forty poems, it reveals a new dimension of his craftmanship. Both the book and album deliver raw footage of a childhood marred by violence, sudden uprootings and abuse. They offer a candid, gritty tour through DeCroo’s past in a small coal town outside of Pittsburg, PA, the bush of Northern BC and his young adult years in Vancouver. Scenes of boys growing up along the banks of the filthy

Allegheny River cut to hunting trips with an unpredictable father haunted by the Vietnam War and to the bars, strip clubs, seedy hotels and bleak streets of both large Canadian cities and small, isolated towns. Decroo was recently featured on CBC Radio’s North by Northwest discussing his new book and reading some poems. That interview may be heard at the CBC website. submitted by Nightwood Editions and Rodney Decroo

See Rodney DeCroo live at Expressions on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. Watch Rodney DeCroo at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpomAq-R5AA&feature=player_embedded Listen to his CBC interview at http://www.cbc.ca/player/Radio/Local+Shows/British+Columbia/ID/2282676295/

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The Second Annual Valhalla Blacksmith Festival Public Show

Sunday, Oct.7, 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Boulder Pit Road, Ymir From Oct. 5-6, artisan blacksmiths guaranteed! The festival is organized will be working hard preparing their around a theme for the metal sculpture pieces for the festival in Hidden Creek, artwork from which the artists must between Ymir and Salmo. The Valhalla prepare a design and methodology for Blacksmith Festival is a public event, completing a piece within the festiwith open, operational forges and active val period. In addition to the artistic blacksmithing throughout its duration. and active displays within the festival, It’s free to enter, and a hot time is the blacksmiths will be on hand to

Woody Holler and His Orchestra Thursday, Oct. 4 at 8:00pm at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson “This musical feast will take the audience on a wild and wonderful ride, “ says Stephanie Fischer, the Capitol Theatre’s acting Executive Director. Woody Holler, who was raised in rural Manitoba, describes his Western swing style as “jazz from the saddle.” It is easy to hear echoes of his idols – Jimmy Rodgers, Wilf Carter, Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys, Dean Martin and Bing Crosby. Holler’s orchestra consist of Winnipeg’s finest folk/jazz musicians with Richard Moody on violin, Greg Lowe on guitar and Daniel Koulack on double base. The music genres are cowboy music, jazz, love croons, opera, or something in between. You will experience a ride through a wide-open musical landscape, get to be mesmerized by the searing, painful beauty of Richard Moody’s violin, tap to the almost percussive beat delivered by double bass player Daniel Cowlick, and be enthralled by Greg Lowe’s guitar licks. Holler’s repertoire is eclectic, fun and fascinating featuring finger-snapping swing beats, honeyslowed love croons and show stopping “extreme”’ yodeling. Check out his website www.woodyholler. ca for a taste of this extraordinarily talented orchestra. submitted by the Capitol Theatre

educate and promote knowledge and understanding of this ancient, vanishing craft that is a little understood skill. The 2012 VBF also showcases Master Blacksmiths and artisan metal workers in order to engage regional and provincial blacksmithing groups and associations. submitted

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Brahams, Beethoven, a little rock and you Selkirk Pro-Musica Presents La Cafamore String Quartet Live in Concert with Clarinettist Nicola Everton on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. at St. Saviour’s ProCathedral, Nelson BC. Presenting a local flare, the Kootenay’s very own La Cafamore String Quartet is joined by clarinetist, Nicola Everton. The program features the romantic and evocative Brahms Clarinet Quintet. Audiences will also enjoy Beethoven’s Quartet Op. 18 No. 4 and Bill Douglas’s rock/jazz quintet with a rock vocal etude mid-performance. The La Cafamore String Quartet is enjoying their fifth season as an ensemble. The energy generated by the

group is hard to ignore. The quartet has received high praise from professionals and lifelong music lovers alike. Audiences are drawn into the performance and swept away on the musical journey. The players are locally active performers and seasoned musicians. Clarinetist Nicola Everton has recently become a resident of the Kootenays after spending over twenty years as a member of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. She now directs several concert series in the region and is an active performer and educator. Tickets available at Otter Books and at the door submitted by Selkirk College

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Carolyn Cameron, Violin, Jeff Faragher, Cello, Alexis More, Viola and Angela Snyder, Violin

The Blanket Exercise: A New Relationship with Aboriginal Peoples Saturday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral in Nelson KAIROS invites com- event is part history, part Nations in Castlegar, and munity members to partici- reflection and part celebra- the Lower Columbia All pate in The Blanket Exercise: tion. First Nations Community A New Relationship with Special guests are the Drum. Aboriginal Peoples, This Lower Columbia All First There is no charge -

bring a lunch and a drum. To RSVP and for further information, phone 250352-5711 or 250-352-9871. submitted by KAIROS

Benefit reading for Luanne Armstrong Thursday, Oct. 4 at 7.30 p.m. at the Oxygen Art Centre. In June, Luanne er, farmer, teacher, mother, Armstrong was injured in friend, and supreme advoa car accident, leaving her cate for our writing. She is in constant pain and facing a prolific author; with over a slow recovery, which is 15 books in print, she is why a group of writers have known for the diversity of organized a benefit reading. her work, from award-winThey want to honour her ning young adult novels to for her work and give her a creative non-fiction, from boost up the healing ladder poetry to adult novels. so that she can continue to Many local writers have teach and inspire us all. been students of Armstrong. Armstrong is a woman With an MFA and a Ph.D. in of considerable talents: writ- creative writing, she is well

qualified to teach. She has a profound ability to draw out the best in the writers she teaches, as so many will attest. The writers will read from their own work, from Luanne’s work, and auction off precious signed copies of their own books. The silent auction will also include gifts from others. Participating writers are Jane Byers, Deryn

Collier, Jennifer Craig, Anne DeGrace, Randi Jensen, K.Linda Kivi, Rose Nielson, Eileen Delehanty Pearkes, Kristene Perron, and Patricia Rawson. This event will also be the launch for Luanne’s newest collection of essays, Light through the Trees, recently published by Caitlin Press. submitted

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Jessica Biel as Julia Denning in the Tall Man

Tickets to Tall Man are disappearing fast by Robin Murray

The long awaited screening of the movie the Tall Man is selling out fast according to local promoter, Darcy Hula. There will be two public showings at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Advance sales have been successful and the early showing is already quite full. Local residents have been eager to see the finished product since the movie began its filming in the area in 2010. Written and directed by French filmmaker Pascal Laugier, the movie stars Jessica Beil, but features many local actors in smaller roles and as extras. Setting it straight: Last week we featured a photo of the filming of the Tall Man at the old Nelson railway station. The credit for that photo should have

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Would Justin Trudeau winning the leadership of the Liberal Party change the way you would vote in the next federal election? http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/trudeau_vote

Last week’s survey responses:

Is the Nelson & area more peaceful today than it was ten years ago? 50% of our survey reponses say yes, 50% say no

NOT as many people begging on Baker Street. TEN years ago I had a toddler. Now I have a teenager. It’s a wash for me.

ALL the yoga studios would make me think it is. Or maybe it is less peaceful, so more people are trying yoga to bring more peace back into their lives. I don’t know.

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My Opinion

Off to Work....

by Spencer Pollard

I often feel like we work far too much. While I have no issues with going to work on a normal basis doing what I do, I’ve always felt life should be spent pursuing the things you love and not what you need to do to get there. Of course what I’m speaking of is an idealistic fantasy world but it’s something I’ve always wanted. You can choose to live your life two ways; You can choose to live for your job or you can choose to live for the little things. I’ve always wanted a life where I can do what I want with my responsibilities and not feel guilt should I choose to avoid them. I don’t want to be a slacker who doesn’t contribute to society; I want to be someone who can decide whether or not he feels like doing something for the benefit of someone else or to do something for the benefit of just me. Life won’t ever be one hundred percent what I want but I make with it the best I can.

Spencer Pollard is an 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

Fish Heads and Flowers

Flowers Bunches of Flowers, oodles of trees, endless gratitude for the person who returned my completely full wallet, completely full to Hoover St. Once again proving our community really is full of trend setters who care about the well being of each other.

So happy to be part. And thanks again!!! Signed: a true believer Fish heads to the errant tagger who has decided to leave their ‘mark’ on everything, as if it was their right to do so. This needs to be stopped! Signed: affected

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Cornelia Edna de Jong passed away peacfully Monday, September 17, 2012 at the age of 93 years. She is survived by: five children; Denis (Leigh), Ray (Brenda), Myna, Deena (Andre)’ and Dick (Colleen), fourteen grand-children and eight great- grand-children. She was pre-deceased by her husband John (2001) and two infant daughters. She was also predeceased by five brothers and six sisters; of these she was the longest lived. We will all miss her greatly. A celebration of Cornelia’s life was held Sept. 22 in Salmo. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs. ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Services Ltd.

Tylor Ross Tylor passed peacefully in Kelowna B.C. at age 32. Please join in celebrating his life on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the United Church, Josephine St. in Nelson BC, 1-4pm.

January 7, 1947 – September 23, 2012 Alie passed away in the presence of loved ones at Kootenay Lake Hospital. A resident of Nelson for 41 years, Alie’s commitment to her community, friends, and family was admired and respected by the many people who knew and loved her. Alie will be deeply missed by her husband, Jan, her children, Dirk and Berdine (Mike Ironstand), and her granddaughter, Maya, whom she loved dearly. Alie also leaves an extensive family in the Netherlands, including her brother Theo and sister-in-law Marja, nieces and nephews, and many cousins to whom she was very special. Alie’s memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 2pm at Nelson United Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Alie’s name to the Honour House Society, 509 George Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L 1L1. 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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Nelson & Area: Fri. Sept. 28 - Sun. Oct 7 ●●● Live Music

●● Special Events

Sinixt Barter Fair Friday Sept. 28 at 12:00 p.m. until Sept. 30 at 4120 Passmore Lower Road, Vallican on Sinixt land Hosted by the Sinixt people, their yearly Barter Faire in the Slocan Valley is a meeting place for the tribe. It is great fun for the kids and adults alike. Volunteers needed. Call 226-7752 if you would like to help. Fri. Sept 28 ●●●All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill ●●●Papa Josh at the Royal

●●Ian Johnston artist talk 7 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre

●Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362. Sat. Sept 29

●●●Brian Pottie plays folk music at Expressions. 8 p.m. Tickets $5. 554 Ward Street

●●●Acoustic Unplugged Sessions with poet storytellers Alyne and John Galm, finger picking singer songwriter Steph Infection and roots & old-timey jazz Sally T & Rob Hay Noon- 3 p.m.. Ellison’s Market & Cafe, 523 Front St.

●●●Breakfluid and Kashoo at The Royal

●●The Tall Man screening at the Capitol Theatre. Two showings 7 p.m and 9 p.m.

●●Sports Day in Canada 1-4 p.m. in the Lakeside Park soccer fields. Ribbons for participants.

●●The Big Latch-On breastfeeding event 11 a.m ChakoMika Mall

●●Imagery and Self-Hypnosis for Health Dr. John Tamiazzo contact Irene Mock www.kootenayhypnotherapy.com.

●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.

●Texas Hold’em Poker at the Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Last Sunday of every month. 250-3527727. Mon. Oct. 1 ●●●Sarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m.

●●Free seminar “Healthy Choices to Prevent Cancer”, New Grand Hotel, 616 Vernon, Nelson, 7:00 pm

●West Kootenay Ostomy Support Group meet at 2 pm, Kiro Wellness Center, Trail. Speaker: Ken Siemens.

●Pool Table Nights, Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill

●Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-3526892 Tues. Oct 2 ●●●La Cafamore String Quartet with Clarinettist Nicola Everton 7:30 p.m. St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral, Nelson.

● Ongoing Events ●●●Cliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. The Library Lounge

●●●Not The Wind, Not The Flag w/Aaron Leaney at The Royal Wed. Oct 3 ●●●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.

●●Linked In: Profile To Profits’’, interactive seminar. Nelson Prestige Hotel $247 + tax (250)-717-3353, info@topdogsocialmedia.com

●Alzheimers/ Dementia Caregiver support group meetings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or email Jleffelaar@alzheimerbc.org for more info.

●Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org or phone 250-352-6008.

●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.

“Noolkisaruni Tarakuai, the third of four wives of a Maasai chief with her day’s worth of food outside her house in a Maasai village compound near Narok, Kenya”, by photographer Peter Menzel, whose exhibit “What I Eat: Around the World in 13 Diets” will run from September 15 to November 18at Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History. Running concurrently to this exhibit, the Nelson Public Library is hosting What Nelson Eats featuring portraits of five local individuals photographed by Karen Redfern.

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Wed. Oct 3 continued

●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.

●Girls’ Night with MargaretAnn at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-3525656.

●● Special Events

Thurs. Oct 4 ●●●Capitol Theatre presents Woody Holler & His Orchestra. Western swing style as “jazz from the saddle.

●●●Kiyo Elkuf and friends at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. ●●●Humans at the Spirit Bar

●●●Billy Manzik w/ Bottoms Down at The Royal

●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. Oct 5

●●●All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill

●●●Maria Muldaur at The Royal

●●Vote Cromoli, a post-modern Vaudeville duo at the Capitol. 8 p.m, Tickets $16 ●Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362. Sat. Oct 6

●●●Maria Muldaur at The Royal

●●The Blanket Exercise: A New Relationship with Aboriginal Peoples. 10 am to 2 pm at St. Saviour’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral in Nelson ●●Vote Cromoli, a post-modern

Sudoku ClassicVaudevilleDifficulty - Easy Sudoku Classic duo atLevel the Capitol. 8

p.m, Tickets $16

PHOTO BY NELSON BECKERI

Ian Johnston with his ceramic installation at Oxygen Art Center

Ian Johnston Open Studio Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29 and 30, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Oxygen Art Centre Ian Johnston is currentThis Culture Days event, ly Oxygen Art Centre’s art- part of the Canada-wide celist in residence. Among his ebration designed to raise the work on display is a seduc- awareness, accessibility, partive, large scale wall installa- ticipation and engagement of tion of block printed, vacuum all Canadians in the arts and formed ceramic elements as cultural life of their commuwell as a massive inflatable nities breathing environment called For more information The Chamber. please visit www.oxygenartThere will also be an art- centre.org ist talk at 7 p.m. on Friday, submitted by Sept. 28. Oxygen Art Centre

●Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. ●The Nelson Scrabble Club

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● Ongoing Events

meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936. Sun. Oct 7

●●●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. 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 ●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. 250-352-7727.

●Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. All are welcome. 250-352-2515. sk9E000449 Difficulty Level - Medium

●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.

Solution to Sudoku Easy

Medium

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Answers to Crossword

Sudoku Level - EasyClassic

Sudoku Medium 3

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