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Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 Vol. 2, No. 37
Test your smoke alarm!
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Nelson firefighter Leo Grypma holds up two smoke detectors, one recovered from a burnt home with no battery installed and a new, fully funtioning one with a battery. 2012 Fire Prevention Week takes place from Oct. 7th through to October 13. See page 2 for more on this story.
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Nelson Fire Rescue pushes buttons This year, Nelson Fire Rescue Services has been undertaking the most widespread and personalized public education effort in their history. With a multifaceted approach, they have been reaching senior citizens, youths, schools, professionals, the unemployed, and families in their own homes, with a focus on having a working smoke alarm. The first phase started in May, when the department launched its telephone-contact program. Members of the department split up the phone book and started calling every single residential number in the city. Residents were advised of the recent changes to the fire code, requiring all homes in BC to have a working alarm, and were provided an incentive to check to see if they complied. They were told that if they tested their alarm
immediately, and if the fire fighter calling them could hear the alarm sounding over the phone, the household would be entered into a draw for a year of free home fire insurance. If a home did not have a working alarm, the fire fighter offered to install a donated alarm (or battery, if that was the issue) for free. Residents were also advised to replace alarms older than 10 years, as the detectors’ sensitivity would have decreased by some 30% by that time. A large portion of those who thought they were protected, but due to a dead battery or ancient alarm were not, were senior citizens living on their own. In some rare instances, the residents had to be convinced that this was an unnecessary risk. As Fire Chief Simon Grypma says, “If you have a fire tonight and you don’t have a working smoke alarm, it
See Nelson from 85 feet up in the air Friday, Oct 5. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.at the corner of Josephine & Baker Want to see Nelson from Grown-ups can learn how the top of the fire truck lad- a working smoke alarm could der? Want to learn how you earn a free pizza. Kids can could win a year of fire insur- learn how an effective Fire ance or an iPod Touch? Think Escape Plan could net them you know all there is to know dinner with the fire fighters! about a simple smoke alarm? For more information visit Nelson fire fighters will Nelson Fire Rescue’s “Fire be offering advice, and show- Prevention Week” webpage ing the “ins-and-outs” of their on the city’s website (nelson. trucks and equipment. They ca) If you don’t have access might even let you go up in to the internet, call the fire the ladder truck for an amaz- hall’s non-emergency line at ing view from high above 352 3103. submitted by Nelson’s downtown. Nelson Fire Rescue
doesn’t matter how many fire fighters show up at your door: You’re done!” Phase two of the campaign addressed targeted groups of people. The department identified at-risk populations, such as senior citizens, low-income earners, handicapped citizens, and others who may have difficulty either procuring an alarm of their own or maintaining one. Community groups for these people were contacted and a standing offer was made to have a fire fighter conduct a group presentation, at a time and place that was convenient to them. These people were offered the same opportunities and information as those contacted over the telephone. The third phase of the campaign involved students. Teaming up with a local radio station, a fire fighter would, once a week, join a radio host to briefly discuss a fire safety issue. At the end
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of the segment, elementaryschool kids called into the station to show they had a working smoke alarm. One caller would be selected to go on the air and as a reward would later be offered the chance to have a fire truck deliver them from their home to their school. Older students were engaged through personal contact and social media. Fire fighters attended the high school to hand out silicone wristbands bearing the phrase “I never sleep alone” on one side, and “smoke alarms save lives” on the other. Students were encouraged to submit a photo of their wristband “being firesafe” to the department Facebook page. As a suggestion, students were told they could show their hand, wearing the band, pressing the test button on their smoke alarm at home. submitted by Nelson Fire Rescue
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Local governments honoured for their co-operative work The Regional District of Central Kootenay, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and the City of Nelson received the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Community Excellence Award in the Partnerships category for their joint submission outlining the Integration of West Kootenay Transit Services. The UBCM, with its Community Excellence Award in the Partnerships category, honoured the leadership and innovation shown by the West Kootenay Transit Committee and local leaders for introducing a unified riders’ guide and fare structure with the goal of creating seamless regional travel. BC Transit approached community leaders with 9 separate operating agreements and encouraged them to strike their own regional transit committee. On June 6, 2012 the West Kootenay Transit Committee held its first meeting. The Committee, consisting of 3 area directors from each of the Central Kootenay and Kootenay Boundary Regional Districts along with a council representative from the City of Nelson work together to best manage resources and funding. “The high level of communication and cooperation demonstrated by the West Kootenay Transit
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(Left to Right) Community Excellence Awards Chair Mary Sjostrom presents City of Nelson Mayor John Dooley; Councillor Donna Macdonald, City of Nelson; Councillor Bob Adams, City of Nelson; City of Trail Mayor Dieter Bogs, Kootenay Boundary Regional District, with the award for the Partnerships Category at the UBCM Community Excellence Awards Thursday, Sept. 27 in Victoria.
Committee is exactly what the BC Transit Independent Review Panel recommended last August,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Mary Polak. “In September the Government of British Columbia announced an action plan to further
partnership between local government and BC Transit throughout the province. We have a great transit system and a strengthened partnership approach will make it even better.” submitted by BC Transit
Carruthers hired to be Regional District CAO as Gustafson retires The Board of Directors of the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) announce it has hired Brian Carruthers as its new Chief Administrative Officer. Mr. Carruthers will assume his duties at the RDCK no later than November 19th. “The Board is excited to welcome Brian to the RDCK
family. We believe he will be a great fit with our organization and look forward to his leadership and vision,” said Board Chair John Kettle. Mr. Carruthers comes to the Central Kootenay from Williams Lake, where he worked for the City as director of leisure services for two years, general manager of
community services for six years, and CAO for the last three years. He also worked for BC Parks for 20 years, where he served in a variety of locations throughout the province. Additionally, Mr. Carruthers was the Protected Areas Section Head for the Ministry of Environment— Cariboo Region before join-
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ing local government in 2001. Retiring RDCK CAO Jim Gustafson will continue to serve the organization on a contractual basis until Christmas, helping the organization to resolve outstanding issues and transition to a new leader. submitted by the RDCK
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Grizzly evening promises to dig deep into bear conservation issues Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7.00 pm at the Nelson and District Rod and Gun Club next to Cottonwood Falls. In this presentation, one of the province’s leading grizzly bear research experts, Michael Proctor, seeks to peel back the intricate layers and put forward some broad-scale solutions for grizzly bear conservation in the region. As well as putting forward his solutions for the region’s grizzly bear conservation issues as seen through the eyes of a scientist, Proctor will bring to life his research work
with photographs and tales from the field. Grizzly bears are, perhaps, one the most revered species to roam this earth. They inspire awe, plenty of respect and more than a touch of fear in many of us. Given their Blue-listed (vulnerable) status in province, they are also a touchstone for plenty of debate and disagreement, especially over land-use issues. “I approach the topic
of grizzly bears strictly from the science side,” says Proctor. “There are some very hot topics out there that we, as a society, have to deal with; including grizzly bear hunting and the Jumbo ski resort development. I tell the bear story, in terms of numbers, distribution and ecology, and leave it to the decision makers, and the people, to make up their own minds as to the best way forward.”
The free presentation is hosted by Bear Aware, whose mission statement is “to reduce human-bear conflict through education, innovation and cooperation”, and is supported by the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. No registration is required. For more information call Joanne at 250-825-9585 submitted by Nelson, Area E and F Bear Aware
Science & Technology: Science Summer Student Morgan Dehnel D-Pace, Inc. Has anybody seen a nocturnal mammal of the order Chiroptera lately? They are capable of flight by means of membranous wings extending from their forelimbs according to the Oxford Canadian Dictionary. They are, in fact, bats! I recently interviewed Juliet Craig (Registered Professional Biologist and Registered Professional Agrologist ), and discovered we are very fortunate to have her and her colleagues working on the Kootenay Community Bat Project. The project goals according to its website (www.kootenaybats. com) are: (1) to promote the conservation of bat species in the Kootenays (particularly species at risk) through education and awareness, (2) to identify the species of bats found in the Kootenays and their critical roosting
habitat through a communitybased inventory project, and (3) to conserve and enhance bat critical habitat, particularly for vulnerable and threatened species. I was interested to learn from the website that, if you have bats on your property, and, if you wish to be rid of them, then contact the people at the Kootenay Community Bat Project, and they will have biologists help you develop a conservationbased strategy for removing them that is sensitive to the bats and you, and will result in a removal process where neither you nor the bats are injured. I was also curious to discover on the website that over 400 site visits have been made in the Kootenay region, and over 280 roost sites for 8 species of bat have been discovered. In discussions with Juliet, she mentioned that it was important from her perspective to change attitudes towards bats. Much of the information that is commonly discussed about bats is untrue, and through: articles, school visits, presentations, site visits, and the website;
Juliet hopes that attitudes will change. In fact, it seems that many land owners are now quite enthusiastic about putting up dedicated bat houses. This is one way to enhance habitat for bats. Juliet also mentioned that she is quite concerned about a disease that is spreading across North America called “White-Nose Syndrome”. It is quite lethal to bats. She hopes that what they are learning about the local bat population could be helpful in preparing for the arrival of this devastating bat disease. The work that Juliet is doing in this area is funded from the Columbia Basin Trust. Inspired by Juliet I did a little bat research myself, and discovered on pages 449 and 524-525 in my old biology text book (Biological Science, 3rd Edition, by William Keeton, and published by W.W. Norton & Co., 1976) that whereas humans can hear in the range up to 20,000 Hertz for women (about 15,000 Hertz for men), bats can hear sound frequencies up to and over 100,000 Hertz. In 1793 Italian naturalist Lazzaro Spallanzani
deduced that many bat species used their ears to orient themselves, but he did not determine how this was achieved. In 1938 Ronald Griffin discovered the high frequencies that bats could hear (and which humans couldn’t), and he determined that the reflected sound waves off of objects in the vicinity of the bats could be used to orient bats and aid them in flight (echolocation).
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Juliet Craig with a Kootenay bat friend ! Science and Technology is sponsored by Dehnel - Particle Accelerator Components and Engineering, Inc. To learn more about this locally owned company, please visit www.d-pace.com
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Nelson recognizes homelessness issues and solutions This October 7 to 13 marks Homelessness Action Week 2012 in Nelson BC. Homelessness, although hidden and often misunderstood, deeply impacts our community. The definition of homelessness includes those who are at risk because their housing is unaffordable or unsafe. 1 in 5 Nelson households pay over 30% of their income on housing. “Many Faces, Many Stories” is this year’s theme. Organizers take aim at homelessness myths and recognize the many faces and many stories of homelessness within the heart of
our community. Everyone is invited to take part in the free and inclusive events happening during the week, which include a Thanksgiving Dinner at Our Daily Bread, weekday morning interviews on our local commercial radio station, and an evening of entertainment on Thursday night at Self Design High. For more information please call Katie at 250.352.6011 ext. 19, email ncoh@nelsoncares.ca, or visit Nelson Committee on Homelessness on Facebook. submitted by the Nelson Committee
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Chloe Sage and Casey Hicks seek shelter in a box to raise awareness to the affordable housing dilema of Nelson during the 2011 Homelessness Action Week.
Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Monday, Oct. 8, 5:30 p.m. at Our Daily Bread 812 Stanley Street, Nelson BC Our Daily Bread’s turkey dinner with all the fixings will kick off the Nelson Action on Homelessness Action Week. Last year, there were over 150 people in attendance from the community.
The kitchen at Our Daily Bread runs five days per week year-round and is almost completely run by volunteers. They maintain a barrier-free environment that is open to anyone. All
Tentative agreement reached in labour dispute The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and CUPE Local 2262 reached a tentative agreement for the Nelson and District Community Complex the evening of Oct. 3. The agreement requires ratification by the CUPE Local 2262 members and the Board of the Regional District. The wage increases in the tentative agreement are: 1% for 2011, 1.5% for
2012 and BC CPI will be used for wage increases in both 2013 and 2014. The ratification vote for Local 2262 members is being held this Saturday, Oct. 6. The RDCK Board will address the negotiations at its Oct. 18 meeting. All facilities at the Nelson and District Community Complex are open as per the regular schedule. submitted by the RDCK
are invited to come to the Thanksgiving dinner to enjoy good food and a time of fellowship. If you would like more information, or to support Our Daily Bread or join their
team of volunteers, contact their office at 1-888-7613301, office@kcfoffice.com, www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com. submitted by the Kootenay Christian Fellowship
Nelson Nordic Ski Club Ski Swap & AGM Sunday, Oct. 28 2012 Nelson Rod & Gun Club 701 Railway St. The day’s events begin with a drop off of items for sale from 9-10 a.m. This will be followed by the Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 10 a.m. Anyone attending the AGM will be the first to the Ski Swap. The public Ski Swap will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers wishing to help out should call
250-354-4299 or email ajpop@netidea.com or lisab05@shaw.ca More information about the Nelson Nordic Ski Club including membership apllication and rates can be found at www.nelsonnordicski.ca. The Nelson Nordic Ski Club is also on Facebook. submitted by the Nelson Nordic Ski Club
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Nelson City Police Reports: intoxication and vandalism
On Sept. 25, at 6:45 pm, Nelson Police Department (NPD) members received a report of a domestic dispute in progress in the WalMart parking lot. Members arrived on scene to find an intoxicated male and a female engaged in verbal dispute. The intoxicated male, later identified as a 37 year old resident of South Slocan, became evasive with police and displayed symptoms of a high level of intoxication. The male was subsequently arrested for being Intoxicated in Public, transported to NPD cells and later served with a Violation Ticket upon his release. On Sept. 26 at 7:40 pm, NPD members received a report of an unwanted and intoxicated male causing a disturbance in the Alpine Suites at 1102 Gordon Rd. The male had been banned from the premises on previous occasion for similar behavior. NPD members arrived on scene and located the male inside one of the apartment units. The male was escorted out of the
building and, once outside, became extremely violent towards members. During the exchange that followed, the male bit one of the NPD members in the hand, causing injury to same. The male also made repeated threats to kill both of the officers on scene. The male, known to police as a 31 year old Nelson resident, was arrested for Assaulting a Police Officer, Uttering Threats, Obstructing a Police Officer and Causing a Disturbance. The arresting officer was treated at Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital for a minor injury to his hand. On Sept. 27 at 9:18 pm, NPD received a report of a single vehicle motor vehicle accident on Hwy 6 just South of Nelson. The report indicated that the vehicle lost control and came to rest off the travel portion of the highway. NPD members arrived on scene and located the vehicle partially in the ditch and close to rolling down an embankment. The 72 year old driver and Nelson resident was also
located inside the vehicle and displayed symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol. The male provided a breath sample at the scene and was subsequently issued a 3 day Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) and his vehicle was impounded for 3 days. Overnight between Friday, Sept 29 and Saturday, Sept 30 a resident living near Trafalgar School and South Nelson School heard the sound of breaking glass. The next day she noted broken glass on both schools and reported this to NPD. It appears no one gained entry to either place but the investigation is ongoing. Anyone else that might have heard or seen anything during that time is encouraged to contact NPD. During the night of Friday Sept 29 unknown culprits broke into the old Mount St Francis hospital. It appears they broke out a glass door and removed a security chain. Once inside the alarm sounded and scared the culprits off. A property representative came
and re-secured the building. The break in is still under investigation. A well-known to police local male was detained for causing a disturbance at a local restaurant in the 500 block Baker St Saturday night at 7 p.m. The restaurant owner advised he habitually disturbs the customers and he is no longer welcome there. A couple who were there stated they were thinking of giving him a ride out to a party in the valley. The male was released to continue his way out there. At about 4AM a carload of people arrived at NPD office with the male reporting he was at their party scaring the females, claiming to be the “Shambala rapist�. He admittedly was under the influence of LSD and was lodged into cells until sober. The males transporting him were advised that any criminal allegations would have to be investigated by the RCMP. submitted by the Nelson Police Department
Trail R.C.M.P. Crime Reduction Unit focuses on outstanding warrants On Sept. 25 members of the Trail Crime Reduction Unit arrested a 24 year old male for outstanding warrants of arrest for Uttering Threats and Failure to Appear in court. He was arrested at his residence in Trail without incident and appeared in Nelson Provincial Court the following day. The man was released from custody after entering into a 12 month no contact Peace Bond with
the persons involved in the original incident. On Sept. 26, a 20 year old male was arrested for an outstanding warrant of arrest for Breach of Probation. The man had been observed outside of his residence contrary to his court imposed curfew which resulted in the warrant being issued. Crime Reduction Unit members found him inside his Trail residence after conducting numerous local enquiries,
and arrested him without incident. He appeared in Nelson Provincial Court the following day and was sentenced to 10 days jail as a result of his breach of probation. The following day the Crime Reduction Unit arrested a 32 year old male relating to two outstanding warrants of arrest for Uttering Threats and Assault. He was found hiding inside a Trail residence and was arrested
without incident in the late afternoon. The Trail and Castlegar RCMP Crime Reduction Units will continue to closely monitor offenders under court imposed conditions. RCMP also remain committed to apprehending any persons in Trail and Castlegar with outstanding warrants of arrest to ensure the safety of the communities. submitted by the RCMP Kootenay Boundary
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Nelson CARES takes over affordable housing
After thirty-one years of quality service to the community Nelson and District Housing Society (NDHS) handed over operations of their assets and properties to Nelson CARES Society on October 1, 2012. This includes the properties known as Copper Mountain Court, Cedar Grove Estates and Lakeside Place located in Nelson, B.C. “It was time to find a new model of business that would ensure affordable housing in Nelson for decades to come. We selected Nelson CARES Society through an application process guided by BC Non-Profit Housing Association. They clearly demonstrated that they have the capacity, commitment and structure to manage the properties and keep them in good repair” states Roland Perrin, Chair of the Nelson District Housing Society. The two Boards and the Executive Director of Neslon CARES have worked through the summer months to organize the transfer and make it
seamless for the tenants, staff and the community. “Our priority is to ensure that the service to the community continues to be at the highest level. The two organizations have worked in deep collaboration to meet all the legal and operational requirements to complete the transfer”, explains Jenny Robinson Executive Director (Neslon CARES). There will be no change in the access, availability, and application process related to these properties. Contact information for the staff will remain the same. “Nelson and District Housing Society has built an unparalleled community asset that offers 106 affordable housing units to the residents of Nelson and area. This achievement is to the credit of community visionaries and stalwart volunteers who have worked tirelessly to give affordable homes to so many,” Chris Ingles, Chair Neslon CARES. Affordable housing is a determinant of health
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Staff and volunteers from the Nelson and District Housing Society (NDHS) and Nelson CARES Society (NSC). L-R Ron Little (NCS), Jenny Robinson (Executive Director NSC), Chris Ingalls (NCS), Kim Boddy (NDHS), Zelda Morrison (NDHS), Phyliss Nash (NCS)Roland Perrin (NDHS) and Cathy Heyland (Property Manager)
that sets lives on a steady course. Keeping these assets under local community non-profit management is the goal of Nelson CARES Society. Neslon CARES will maintain the values and goals that have guided the service over the years. Between the two organizations there is a 65 year history of providing housing in the
community of Nelson. Finally, it is with deep gratitude that the community says goodbye to the Nelson and District Housing Society and sincerely thanks all previous and present board members for their effort and dedication to making affordable housing a reality in Nelson. submitted by Nelson CARES
Hospice seeks compassionate volunteers for intensive training Nelson & District Hospice Society seeks people interested in volunteering one on one with the terminally ill, the dying and/ or the bereaved. The next weekend training intensive is scheduled for late November. The ideal volunteer
should feel at ease with people who are ill and/or grieving, have a willingness to be open and to learn from others, and have respect for philosophical or spiritual beliefs other than one’s own. To apply, volunteers should first become famil-
iar with Nelson Hospice by viewing www.nelsonhospice.org. and then download and complete an application. All prospective volunteers must complete the mandatory training and orientation program. Past sessions have included topics such as: the healing journey
of grief; spiritual aspects of dying; the physiology of dying; dying at home; Alzheimer’s/dementia and palliative care. For more info contact nelsonhospice@netidea. com submitted by the Nelson & District Hospice Society
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West Kootenay infant feeding study launched October 1st to 7th is World Breastfeeding week and a great time to ask feedback from mothers living in the West Kootenays about their infant feeding choices. With support from Interior Health, the Nelson Breastfeeding Taskforce is initiating an anonymous study aimed at mothers with children up to three years of age. The survey takes
about ten minutes and can be completed online (www. fluidsurveys.com/s/wkootenayinfantfeeding) or picked up at the Public Health Units in Castlegar, Nelson or Trail. Since 2005, the West Kootenay region has seen changes in services and support available to new mothers and incidentally has also seen a noticeable
reduction in breastfeeding duration rates. The study will contribute to a greater understanding of what influences a woman’s decision to initiate breastfeeding, the length of time to continue breastfeeding, and to determine the resources and support that will enable mothers to initiate and continue breastfeeding if they so choose.
The group hopes to learn from a variety of perspectives and hear from many mothers in the region, especially those living in outlying communities. Completing the West Kootenay Infant Feeding survey will benefit the communities where we live. submitted by Interior Health
What the Heck is Going on Inside Your Teenager’s Brain? Wednesday, Oct. 17, 7-9 p.m. Mt. Sentinel Secondary School, 1014 Playmor Rd., South Slocan Take a fascinating tour and engage the adolescent and will provide strategies of the magical teenage brain “digital” brain? to effectively reach and with brain-based learning Gary will help explore teach adolescents, leading facilitator Gary Anaka. why the adolescent brain is them to academic success Today’s high schools in biological turmoil; why and increased life-long are full of teenagers strug- teens need to leave every learning potential. gling with learning chal- class with experiences, not This free presentation lenges, fragile brain issues, notes; how dopamine drives is generously supported by boredom or stress. How can their risk taking behaviour; RDCK Area H, the Prestige teachers and parents unlock what teenagers crave most; Lakeside Resort in Nelson,
plus the Heritage and Kootenay Savings Credit Unions. For more information, contact Louise Poole, klpoole@shaw.ca; 250-8259202. submitted by Kootenay Lake District Parent Advisory Council
Dog Pain: Five Safe Solutions That You Can Give At Home ally depressed, or be panting more. Clearly a diagnosis of the cause Arnica is used for trauma, sudden
Some dogs have strictly behav- of the pain is best, and this means pain, including back pain, such as ioral changes, such as being more you performing a basic exam of prolapsing discs and spondylosis. aggressive, or not really reacting to your dog, or visiting your vetAn often overlooked home erinarian. If your dog has a more remedy is a topical compress; the being petted and groomed. Causes of pain in dogs can chronic condition, such as arthri- type of compress depends upon the be many, but arthritis is at the top tis, then I would suggest some of injury. For a sudden injury accomof the list. Back disorders such the safer home remedies, before panied by inflammation, ice is helpas spondylosis (vertebrae fusing), using the potent, conventional vet- ful. Apply a block of frozen ice disc disease, and pinched nerves erinary drugs. wrapped in a towel for 15 minutes Glucosamine hydrochloride is 2-3 times daily for 2 days. When are increasingly being recognized Pets - Purely Natural as chronic sources of dog pain. the most important supplement to the injury is more long-term, then By: Dr. Andrew Jones Chronic allergies with inflamed skin add to your dog’s diet. applying heat is more appropriate. Aspirin is safe to use with Wrap a hot water bottle in a towel will cause irritation and pain in Our dogs have signs and your dog, and closely related to dogs, but never with cats. and apply it 2-3 times a day for 15 symptoms of pain much in the way allergies are ear infections, which Of all the herbs, valerian is minutes to the affected area. that people do, but often this pain can be extremely painful. Dog can- the most helpful one for sudden Chinese Medicine in the form is unrecognized, not diagnosed, cer affecting the bones, skin and pain. Other herbs are more useful of Acupressure can give your dog and hence not treated. Signs of organs has many signs, one of for chronic pain seen in arthritis, some instant, side effect free, pain pain are often very subtle and them being pain. Dental disorders, and these include willow and devils relief. There are many at home can be difficult to see. Some dogs such as a tooth root abscess can claw. remedies for treating your dog in may just be reluctant to move, to be very sore, and your dog may Homeopathic remedies can be pain, and I encourage you to try jump up, or have difficulty rising just be reluctant to eat. surprisingly effective for pain relief some of the above suggestions after lying down. They may tremSo if you suspect that your in your dog, and even more impor- if your dog is experiencing pain ble, eat or drink less, be gener- dog is in pain, what can you do? tantly come with no side effects. now. For more information and for remedy dosages http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/dog-pain-5-natural-solutions-stop-fast/ DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian. Dr. Andrew Jones resigned from the College of Veterinarians of B.C. effective December 1st 2010, meaning he cannot answer specific questions about your pet’s medical issues or make specific medical recommendations for your pet
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There’s a new bird in town by Robin Murray
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Stephen Harris, one time editor of the Express, is caught by CBC reporter Bob Keating asking people what they think of the Heron’s Landing.
Fall Family Fair: a fun filled afternoon Sunday, Oct. 7, Noon to 4 p.m. Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History 502 Vernon Street, Nelson Touchstones Nelson celebrates Thanksgiving with an afternoon of heart-warming seasonal activities. There will be colouring and crafts for the kids, guessing contests for prizes, cookies and hot apple cider. At 1:30pm and 3pm, storyteller Natasha will tell her Once Upon A Bedtime stories. Visitors can stroll through the Permanent Museum Exhibit where docents will answer questions about the history of Nelson. The current art gallery exhibits: learn about what people in different countries eat in What I Eat: Around the
World in 13 Diets and interact with sound drawings and playful sculptures in Klang & Squeal will be open, as will the museum, archives and galleries. Touchstones Nelson is hosting this event by donation. One half of all donations raised over the course of the day will be donated to Nelson Food Cupboard. Bring a non perishable food item to add to the cornucopia, which will be given to the Nelson Food Cupboard. All ages are welcome. submitted by Touchstones Nelson
An official ‘unveiling’ later in October is planned for the sculpture entitled “Heron’s Landing”, but it is kind of hard to miss the 25 ft tall bronze sculpture at its new home in Lakeside Park. The sculpture was installed on Friday, Sept. 28 along the pathway near the soccer fields. Originally commissioned by Michael Lobsinger of Lake Placid
Group Of Companies for a Kelowna condominium complex, the heron is the creation of Kelowna artist Jock Hildebrand. When difficulties arose and the sculpture could not be installed where originally intended, Lobsinger offered it as a gift to the City of Nelson for a tax receipt. The sculpture is valued at $ 200,000.00.
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!
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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Arts&Entertainment Show opening: Celebrate a diverse community through art Thursday, Oct. 11, 4-6 p.m. at the Kootenay Bakery Café Nelson CARES Society’s Supported Employment Program and Community Living BC are pleased to present Community Living Month with a vibrant and unique art show at the Kootenay Bakery Café during the month of October. Come by the café and see paintings, photography, poetry and jewelry, featuring artists from KSCL Bigby Place, the Clubhouse and Nelson CARES Society. The art opening reception will have cake, light refreshments, givea-ways and an opportunity to meet the diverse group of artists. This is a no-cost event and everyone is welcome! submitted by Nelson CARES
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Peter Winstanley and Nick Toner are excited for the upcoming art show at the Kootenay Bakery Café. Both artists have a piece of art in the show.
Nelson Committee on Homelessness seeks diverse performers for celebration On Thursday Oct 11 the Nelson Committee on Homelessness will present Poverty Unplugged: An Acoustic Evening, as part of Homelessness Action Week 2012, which runs from October 7th to 13th in our community.
Organizers are currently seeking original music. musicians, poets, story tellers, writers, Interested performers should conartists and community members to tact Katie at ncoh@nelsoncares.ca to share their gifts on the theme of home- be added to the evening’s line up. lessness and poverty. Nelson’s own submitted by the Gerald Beaudry aka Mr. Aardvark Nelson Committee on will host the evening and perform Homelessness
Why do women get cellulite but not men? dr. science Christine Humphries
Cellulite is a condition, not a disease, called gynoid lipodystrophy that, indeed, afflicts many more women than men (yes, men can have cellulite too). Cellulite is often described as the “cottage cheese” or “orange peel” look on the thighs, buttocks and lower abdomen.
The bumps are projections of fat cells that have accumulated enough fat that they protrude through the dermis layer of skin. Because cellulite is caused by a structural conformation of fat cells below the skin, even thin women can have cellulite. However, cellulite can be less visible with proper exercise to increase muscle mass and decrease fat content. There are several reasons men rarely have cellulite: first, their epidermal
and dermal skin layers are thicker such that the underlying fat cells are better hidden. Second, the fat cells and the connective tissues surrounding them are organized in a different configuration than in women and this organization does not create the “dimpled” effect. Thirdly, man typically have a much lower percent of body fat than women. The excess fat storage around the pelvis, buttocks and thighs of women is
thought to act as a fat reserve for the energy demands on the body during pregnancy and lactation. Women are made, quite simply, to hold more body fat than men. If you think it is unfair that women get cellulite but not men, at least be comforted that it is men who typically get a “beer belly” during middle age and, unfortunately for them, this beer belly has no biological function!
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Last week’s survey responses: Would Justin Trudeau winning the leadership of the Liberal Party change the way you would vote in the next federal election? 37% of our survey reponses say yes, 41% say no and 22% say it depends MOST Canadians know we have get rid of Harper but don’t see the NDP or Liberals as a good alternative. Trudeau could instill enough trust in the Liberals to allow them to win, which would be wonderful in my mind. THE NDP are far too socialist and would knock this country into further economic chaos. The Conservatives aren’t interested in the good of the population. The Greens don’t have enough of a platform. The Liberals, like it or not, are my only option. HAPPY with our present elected federal gov’t, we need strong, experienced gov’t in todays economy.
I’D vote for him, and not just because he’s hot. I have always been a Trudeau fan from way back.... the good old years when Pierre was leader. I hope he wins & I hope he does as good a job as his father did. IF the polls showed the Liberals could unseat the Conservatives then I would vote Libs or in a strategic voting scenario where the NDP and Libs had agreed not to contest ridings HE has no policy yet, unproven record, little experience, etc YOUNG, smart, gutsy and in tune with the heart of the Canadian spirit. A leader for the ages...
DEPENDS on his platform and also how likely the NDP could win. In other words, I would be happy to overthrow Harper NO use for this rich kid. He stands for nothing. I believe Justin Trudeau is one who is capable of leading Canada as a whole. Justin will be able to unite the regions of this country and make us whole again. He is experienced yet young enough to be a visionary and not stuck in the “old school” mentality and ways. It’s what the country needs and wants. I would vote for our current MP regardless of what the Liberals do. But if he didn’t run again, I might consider a decent Liberal candidate.
THE Liberals don’t stand a chance in our riding IT depends, would he lead a sweeping anti-bribery investigation, and punish treason with jail time? Would he finish his father’s work and fully separate the British Crown from our sovereign constitutional republic?
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The heron has landed
Castlegar may have upstaged Nelson with its sculpture all over their city, but we beat them with the biggest. If you’re walking out by our soccer fields, you’ll find it hard to miss the big metal heron. In a way, it seems out of scale, but it is an exclamation point on our waterfront. Hopefully it will encourage our community to install By Nelson Becker more art pieces along our lakeside.
Fish Heads and Flowers
Flowers to energetic youth who stand up for what is right and push us older people to action. Thanks for helping us remember to be passionate about life. Signed: a former youth
Flowers a googleplex of flowers to our Nelson Fire Rescue people who go beyond the written description of their job to call every home in Nelson to make sure everyone has a working smoke alarm. Signed: I feel safer
My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
I enjoy the fall Fall is here and with it comes not much cheer. Despite what most may believe, fall is my favourite season of the year. The cool air flows as the leaves billow down. I enjoy most of what this season has to offer and always have. Ever since I was young, I associated the fall with going back to school which unlike most people, I actually enjoyed. With kids back in school and various holidays around the corner, this season is just as important as any other. Things are no longer at a boil and have finally cooled off; the leaves adopt a gorgeous shade and the general feeling is much more relaxed than the summer for me. Another great thing to associate with the fall is the lack of kids running around. No longer do adults need to cower in fear among those of smaller stature as they occupy the halls of learning. Winter is also coming, which is another season that has a mixed reception but that will be a topic for another day. Overall, fall is a season full of mixed blessings but among them are ones worth being happy about.
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
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Community Forests - Part 1 Commentary by Alex Atamanenko, NDP for BC Southern Interior BC’s forest based communities are facing dramatic changes due to a range of ecological and economic factors. Rural communities and First Nations are looking for alternatives that will help stabilize their local economies and provide long-term employment opportunities. An increasing number of these see community forests as a way to meet many of the challenges they face. At its core, community forestry is about local control over, and enjoyment of, the benefits offered by local forest resources on crown land. Community Forest Agreements are managed by local governments, First Nations, not-for-profit societies and cooperative organizations interested in the environmental, social and economic health of their community. A Community Forest Agreement allows communities to determine the values and objectives for management of the land surrounding their communities, the methods to achieve those objectives and the benefits that derive from management. The forest tenure in turn leverages unique opportunities for community economic development and diversification. The benefits of community forestry vary from community to community as they each identify their own values and priorities. For example, one rural mountain community has identified water protection as their highest priority, while a First Nation community forest sees education and long term employment of band members as their key priorities. With community forests typically located in the land surrounding a community, interface planning and fuel management to reduce risk of wildfires is often a management priority. Province-wide, there are 47 operating Community Forest Agreements
and an additional eleven communities and First Nations in the application process. While the program has grown significantly, the combined annual harvest represents only 1.5% of the provincial total. To put this in perspective, one company holds licenses for an annual harvest of 2.7 million cubic metres in the Prince George area alone. This is almost double the total amount allocated to the Community Forest Program. The Legislative Assembly of BC’s Special Committee on Timber Supply is considering ways to address the pine beetle epidemic related loss of timber supply in the Central Interior. These recommendations are to be examined with due regard to maintaining high environmental standards, protection of critical habitat and key environmental values for the optimal health of communities in an orderly a transition as possible. The Committee has asked some fundamental questions including: “How do we support communities with a falling timber supply? How do we do more with less? Can area based tenures help mitigate this issue?” Despite their small footprint, community forests have shown they can provide a range of benefits to communities, First Nations, and the province as whole. They are a valuable tool to help communities to become more resilient and self-reliant. By increasing the size of existing community forests and making more of these tenures available to additional communities, the contributions of community forests can be much greater. The British Columbia Community Forest Association (BCCFA) is a network of community-based organizations in BC that manage community forests or are striving to establish community forests. For more information, please visit : www.bccfa.ca
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Hans L. Elias
Grace Beatrice (Etter) Randall
April 12, 1932 – October 1, 2012
September 5, 1915 – September 20, 2012
Hans was born in Leipzig, Germany. An adventurer from early on, he immigrated to Canada at the age of nineteen. It was his love of the outdoors that led him to work as a Logger, Firefighter and Forester in BC. He loved the bush – if you gave him a chainsaw, he was the happiest man around. Hans fell in love with the Kootenays in 1954 and he finally made it his home in 1981. His strong connection to nature led him to advocate for preservation and stewardship of the forests. Hans was well loved. His gentleness of spirit drew people to him. He was genuine, a good person and he inspired many people. Hans will be missed. He is survived by his beloved wife, Flavia, his children, Tim (Chantal), Heather, Jock, Elske (Patrick), six grandchildren, his brother, Wolfgang, (Gine), niece, Birte, nephew, Kristoffer
and other family members in Germany. Many thanks to all who were involved with this journey; Dr. Malpass, Dr. Reinecke, the compassionate nursing team, home support, friends and family. The following organizations were important to Hans, therefore, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Society Box 292, Nelson V1L 5P9, the Nelson Red Cross 2280-B Leckie Road, Kelowna V1X 6G6 or the Nelson Salvation Army. A Celebration of Hans’ life will be held at the Harrop Hall (6066 McConnell Rd), Sunday, October 21st from 3pm–6pm. Please bring a potluck item to share and your loving memories of this beautiful man. Online condolences may be expressed at www. thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
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Grace “Mickey” of Calgary, passed away on September 20, 2012 at the age of 97 years at the Rockyview Hospital in Calgary. What do you do when they pass? Do you mourn, do you cry? She was born in a little wooden miner’s hospital in Kaslo, BC with her twin brother. She was born at the end of the mining and exploration era that began BC. There were no mines named after her like there were for her mother. There were no lakes and waterfalls named after her like there were for her grandfather. But she was proud of living in logging camps in the Arrow lakes region before they were dammed, being burnt out, escaping, rebuilding. She was proud of living in White Rock, BC when one only got there by train, and no one lived there in the winter. She was proud of living in Port Moody across from the CPR and feeding the west bound migrants as they rode into town on the rails during the 30s (some of whom never forgot). She was proud of her life long CCF, NDP membership (always a “socialist”). She was proud of her family’s involvement in the wars of 1812 and American Independence and always
maintained her UEL designation. She was proud of her connection with the navy at the (Victoria) Naden naval base She was proud of her veteran husband, proud of her family through all their trials. She was proud of her designation as a pioneer (Salmo and Nelson) during the BC centennial. She was proud of getting an education in her 60s, and getting her driver’s license renewal at age 89 for a 5 year period She was always, quiet - but proud. So what do you do when they pass? Do you mourn, do you cry, or, just be proud? Grace is survived by her children David (Calgary), Jerryl Tancon (Port Alberni) and Jacquie Rud (Nanaimo); ten grandchildren and numerous great-children. She was predeceased by her husband, Randy and her daughter, Robyn Patricia Billy Memorial Services will be held at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 300 Thulin Street in Campbell River, BC on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Please forward condolences through www.hffs.com. Thank you to all of the wonderful nurses at the Peter Lougheed Hospital and the Rockyview Hospital.
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Nelson & Area: Fri. Oct. 5 - Sun. Oct 14 ●●● Live Music
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Mir Centre lecture series talk by Ronald Wright: “Homo Sapien: Repeat Offender?” Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson Award winning historian and novelist, Dr. Ronald Wright will be speaking on humankind’s increasingly precarious “experiment” with civilization. Dr. Wright will offer a reflection on how progress and technology have put us in jeopardy but may also have the key to our salvation. Fri. Oct 5
●●●All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill
●●●Maria Muldaur at The Royal 6 p.m.
●●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 6 p.m.
●●●Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions: Sarah & Carson, Meaning Seekers, Tofu Stravinsky 12-3. More on Facebook.
●●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 Vaudeville duo at the Capitol. 8 p.m, Tickets $16
●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 250-3526936.
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. 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.
Mon. Oct 8 ●●●Sarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m. ●West Kootenay Ostomy Support Group meet at 2 pm, Kiro Wellness Center, Trail. Speaker: Ken Siemens. ●FREE ESL classes (CBAL) Mondays 9:30-11:30am and Thursdays 4-6pm. Everyone is welcome. call Nicole (250)352-5431. ●Pool Table Nights, Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill
●Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892 Tues. Oct 9 ●●●Cliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. The Library Lounge
●●●Indigo Joseph at The Royal 9 p.m. Wed. Oct 10Variety Shows
●●●Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. ●●Mir Centre for Peace Lecture: Ronald Wright: Homo Sapiens: Repeat Offender guests corazon vocal ensembleCapitol Theatre 7 p.m., tickets $16 adults, $13 students/seniors
● Ongoing Events ●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 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-techclub.info/ email info@nelsontech-club.info ●Nelson Women’s Centre Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-3529916.
●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. 250-352-5656. ●Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org or phone 250-352-6008.
●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.
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Tofu Stravinsky, 4 mad music makers with connections to Selkirk Music Program, compelled to compose and impelled to inspire: Sarah Orton sings, Quillan Hanley lays down the low end, Tyler Toews strums things with strings and Malik Mourah hits a box. They will play at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions Saturday afternoon, Oct. 6, 523 Front St.
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●●● Live Music Thurs. Oct 11
●●●Rodney DeCroo music and poetry from Allegheny, BC, 8pm, Expressions, $10 at the door. ●●●Kiyo Elkuf and friends at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m.
●●●Vince Vaccaro at The Royal 8 p.m. ●FREE ESL classes (CBAL) Mondays 9:30-11:30am and Thursdays 4-6pm. Everyone is welcome. call Nicole (250)352-5431.
●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 12
●●●Such a night: Willie MacCalder, boogie blues piano, Oct. 12, The Dam Inn
●●●All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill ●●●Chinese For Traveler’s Album Release! Also Immune 2 Cobras and The Shyness of Strangers. at The Royal 8 p.m.
●● Special Events
●Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362. Sat. Oct 13
●●●Bocephus King w/ Pauline Lamb at The Royal 8 p.m.
●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. Oct 14
●●●Niko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. ●●●Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 9p.m. ●●●Russell Jackson Band at The Royal 6 p.m. ●St. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308.
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●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.
Maria Muldaur wraps up her BC tour dates playing October 5 and 6 at the Royal on Baker in Nelson. Photo courtesy of www.mariamuldaur.com
Poverty Unplugged: An Acoustic Evening
Thursday, Oct. 11, 7-9 p.m. at Self Design High Nelson Committee on this inclusive and all-ages Homelessness presents a event. Light refreshments celebration that will rec- will be provided. ognize those who survive For more informain poverty and homeless- tion please call 250ness; those who work in 352-6011 ext. 19 or the field; those who gener- visit Nelson Committee ●Nelson Storytelling Guild meets ously donate their time and on Homelessness on the first Sunday of every month at energy; and all those who Facebook. the Back Alley Studio (across the aspire to make a differsubmitted by the alley from Oxygen) at 7PM on ence. Everyone in the comNelson Committee on Sunday. Bring a story to tell. a Sudoku Difficulty Level - Medium Level - Easy sk9E000450 Homelessness is invited toClassic enjoy friend and your openSudoku ears. Classic munityDifficulty ●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.
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