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Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 Vol. 2, No. 38
Protect the Frogs!
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Species like this rare Northern Leopard frog, and others, will benefit from new Kootenay-wide conservation efforts under the name of the recently-announced Kootenay Conservation Program, formerly the East Kootenay Conservation Program. See story “West Kootenay organizations join regional conservation program” on page 2.
Save the bats! Two stories about
Kootenay wildlife conservation efforts Click here for
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Large colony of yuma bats in attic of local house. See story “Kootenay Community Bat Project provides education” on page 2.
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The Kootenay Community Bat Project provides education
As Halloween approaches, bats with bloody teeth or scary green eyes become more common conjuring up images of blood-sucking, dirty, aggressive creatures. Educators trained by the Kootenay Community Bat Project (KCBP) are gearing up to dispel these myths to students in the Columbia Basin. “Bats are actually very shy, clean creatures” says Juliet Craig, Coordinating Biologist for the KCBP. “They are extremely beneficial in eating nocturnal flying insects including mosquitoes, and cycling nutrients from wetlands to upland forests”. Craig trained a group of talented, keen educators last spring so they would have the tools and information
to provide school programs on bats during Halloween. In partnership with Wild Voices for Kids, the educators will be offering free school programs to teach children about the amazing world of bats. The Kootenay Community Bat Project, which began in 2004, has just wrapped up another year of identifying local bat species, providing educational programs and workshops, and assisting landowners with bat issues. Funded by the Columbia Basin Trust, the KCBP has provided over 400 visits to local residents, and identified over 300 roost sites for seven bat species. In addition, with funding from the Public Conservation Assistance Fund, the KCBP is paying for bat-house
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Bat educators ready to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for bats
materials for residents who would like to build a bathouse this winter. To find out more about the Kootenay Community Bat Project, visit www.kootenaybats.com or contact
250-352-2260. Teachers can book a school program through Wild Voices for Kids at cbeen.org/wvfk/teachers/. submitted by the Kootenay Community Bat Project
land, representing a conservation investment of over $100 million in the region. The KCP has hit the ground running. It was one of several partners that recently announced that the Nature Conservancy of Canada has purchased 306 acres (124
hectares) in the Creston Valley near Wynndel. A portion of the property will remain in agriculture, at the same time as conservation measures are taken to safeguard at-risk plants and animals. submitted by the Kootenay Conservation Program
West Kootenay organizations join regional conservation program Local conservation groups are applauding news that the East Kootenay Conservation Program (EKCP) now includes the West Kootenay. This geographic expansion means that the renamed umbrella organization – now the Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP) – will forge new partnerships and help focus activities around private land conservation in both the East and West Kootenay. “For years now, many groups in the West Kootenay have looked at the conservation achievements of the EKCP and its partners and asked for something similar,” says Program Manager, Dave
Hillary. “We’ve expanded our service area to meet this need, and are excited by the opportunities for the new Kootenay Conservation Program to assist local groups in conserving and stewarding important private land in both the East and West.” Since its beginning in 2002, the EKCP has been working to support the conservation of private lands by building partnerships throughout the East Kootenay, and more recently in the West Kootenay. Within its expanded service area, the organization has facilitated the conservation of over 300,000 hectares of biological diverse and high value
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Society celebrates 50 years of amateur radio In 1962, The West Kootenay Amateur Radio Club was formed in Nelson to support and promote the non-commercial use of personal radios to communicate both near and very far away. Long before the days of smart
phones and cell towers, “Hams”, or Amateur Radio Enthusiasts devised clever ways of free, wireless modes of communication. From the humble beginning of dits and dahs of morse coders, the modern ham makes use
of the simple or very latest technologies to make contact, whether it be in the back-country out of cell phone range or from a comfortable urban “shack”, resplendent with gizmos galore. For more information, attend their
Annual General Meeting on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Nelson PEP Building, 403 Vernon Street Nelson or visit their website at www.kolmel/WKARC.html submitted by the West Kootenay Amateur Radio Club
Friday, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. at the Mana’eesh Market, at 449 Baker Street in Nelson. Admission: $10 Brian Campbell and small coastal strip along the group, multi-location A John Soos who recently Mediterranean Sea is one of Child’s View from Gaza returned from Gaza and met the most densely populated - Vancouver committee. with the fishers and farm- areas in the world. Brian travelled to Gaza as ers will be presenting their Brian Campbell is a member of the Vancouver experiences. co-chair of the Seriously delegation. Palestine has been Free Speech Committee, John Soos is a cliniunder Israeli occupation an active member of the cal and peace psychologist since 1967, and to date, Boycott Israel Apartheid whose work addresses the over 70% of the people of Committee and former psychological trauma of livGaza are refugees. This coordinator of the multi- ing life under occupation.
John walked the 160km Nativity Trail in 2010. He travelled to Gaza as an independent observer in June, 2012. Refreshments will be available by donation. For more information contact: nelsonneon2012@gmail.com submitted by Nelson End the Occupation Now
Presentation: Life in Gaza Under Israeli Blockade
Celebrate Co-op Week!
October 14-20
The Power of the Co-operative Business Model A talk by Rebecca Pearson Monday, October 15 6:30-8:30pm
FREE
Expressions, 554 Ward St., Nelson Rebecca, from VanCity and instructor of Social Finance at SFU’s Community Economic Development Program, will speak on “The Power of The Co-op Business Model” and financing progressive start ups.
World Food Day
Tuesday October 16 12:00pm-6:00pm
Kootenay Co-op, 295 Baker St., Nelson Visit the Kootenay Co-op for a day of tasty samples and recipe ideas for tight budgets. One percent of sales on that day will be donated to the Nelson Food Cupboard.
Credit Union Day Thursday, October 18 10:00am-5:00pm
Nelson & District Credit Union, 501 Vernon St., Nelson NDCU invites you to celebrate international credit union day! The message: Members Matter Most. Stop by for refreshments, prizes and the Ecosave light bulb exchange.
Youth Co-op Stories Travelling Art Show Thursday, October 18 6:30-8:30pm
Craft Connection Co-operative 378 Baker St., Nelson A fascinating travelling art project spearheaded by the BC Co-operative Association, bringing young people together from across the province to unearth stories about co-ops and credit unions and turn them into artwork!
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Selkirk to host workshops on clean energy innovations Friday, Oct. 26, 3:30-9:00 p.m. & Saturday, 27, 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. at Selkirk College in Castlegar Selkirk College is hosting the endnote address. Mr. of Solar Electric Light Fund “Energizing the Kootenays: McKibben will examine the will discuss the many uses of Workshops on Clean Energy environmental effects of the solar photo voltaic technolInnovations with Mark fossil fuel industry, the need ogy based on his own experiJacobson, Bill McKibben to hold the fossil fuel indus- ences of installing these sysand Guests” try accountable for its envi- tems around the globe. The Environmental engi- ronmental effects, and what workshops will also include neer, Dr. Mark Jacobson of that means for our energy technical demonstrations of Stanford University, will pro- future. a number of diverse, clean vide the keynote address, disBoth Jacobson and energy technologies. cussing his acclaimed 2009 McKibben will deliver their A renewable energy trade Scientific American cover addresses via videoconfer- show and art exhibit will also article which proclaims it is ence and attendees will have be part of the two-day event. possible for the entire planet the opportunity to ask quesTo carry the clean energy to switch to renewable ener- tions after each of these pre-����������������������������� theme throughout the confergy in a spectrum of 30 years, sentations. ence, the event will be highwith greater energy reliability Local geothermal expert, lighted by a musical perforand a much smaller environ- Dr. Adam James will discuss mance by singer/songwriter, mental footprint. how we can manage our ener- Logan Carlstrom, whose Acclaimed author and gy needs more sustainably sound system will be powenvironmental activist, Bill by putting renewable heat ered by a bicycle-powered McKibben, will provide to work. Darren Anderson generator operated by Selkirk
College students. Cost of the two-day event is $75 for the general public and $50 for students, which includes refreshments and lunch. A Chevrolet Volt, the first plug-in electric hybrid vehicle will be demonstrated during this event. Participants should register by October 22. To register for the event, trade show or art exhibit, please complete an online registration form at
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RDCK Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Nelson Leafs Bottle Depot on 120 Silica Street and the Castlegar & District Community Complex (North End) 2101– 6th Ave Bring your poisonous, flammable or corrosive items for safe disposal and recycling at the Household Hazardous Waste RoundUp. Unlabeled products are accepted. Items identified as Household Hazardous Waste should be treated carefully and brought safely to the round-up. Unlabeled containers should be treated with caution. Do not mix different products together. Tightly cap all containers. Common household hazardous wastes include acids, adhesives, aerosols, antifreeze, batteries, cell phones, compressed gas containers, fertilizer, fluorescent light tubes, fuel,
oil, paints & solvents, pesticides, pool/spa chemicals, sealers, strippers, and mercury-containing products such as compact fluorescent light bulbs (cfls), thermometers, and thermostats.For a complete list of items accepted visit the RDCK website. There will also be round-ups held at the Nakusp Arena and at the Creston & District Community Complex on Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information visit www.rdck.bc.ca or call 1-800-268-7325 submitted by the Regional District of Central Kootenay
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or for further information about the event email castelgarce@selkirk.ca or call 250-365-1261 submitted by Selkirk College
ECOSAVE LIGHT BULB EXCHANGE 5 BULBS FOR 5 BULBS October 18, 2012 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Exchange up to 5 incandescent light bulbs from your home for 5 CFL's - FREE
LOCATION: In front of the Nelson & District Credit Union on Credit Union Day. Stop by for treats, prizes and the light bulb exchange. Learn more online at www.nelson.ca
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Nelson community recognizes the many faces of homelessness by Katie Tabor, Community Coordinator with the Nelson Committee on Homelessness
It’s October and nights are cold. Car windshields glisten with frost in the morning air, to be wiped off in a hurry before heading to work. It is hard to imagine living homeless in this Kootenay weather. It’s hard to imagine not knowing where you will sleep or if you will be warm. In Nelson BC homelessness is a reality that often goes unseen. In truth, it is an issue that affects a diverse group of our community members including youth, families, seniors and people with life-long disabilities. The definition includes those who are absolutely homeless and those who are at-risk because their housing is unsafe, unaffordable or unsustainable for any other reason. Here at home, that means many of us. According to Stats Canada, 1 in 5 Nelson households, spend over 30% of income
on housing. When you really think about it, most of us are closer than we think to the issue. That whole “one pay cheque, one illness, one major set back away from homelessness” can ring true. On the other hand stigma and myths remain very real. All too often individuals take the blame instead of the systemic root causes of homelessness. In fact, national research indicates that the leading causes of homelessness in Canada are now poverty and lack of affordable housing. This spring, community members with experiences of homelessness shared their perspectives to inform local research for this year’s Report Card on Homelessness. Their stories of struggle, strength and courage were powerful. Truthfully, everyone has a story and homelessness has
Co-op Week Launch & a talk by Rebecca Pearson Monday, Oct. 15, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. at Expressions, 554 Ward St. The Upper Columbia Co-op Council is hosting Rebecca Pearson, from VanCity Credit Union, for an evening of mingling and a talk to celebrate Co-op Week 2012. Light refreshments will be served, and Rebecca will begin her talk at 7 p.m. Admission is free Currently an instructor in Social Finance in Simon Fraser University’s Community Economic Development Program, and an account Manager
for VanCity’s Community Investment program, Rebecca will speak on “The Power of The Co-op Business Model”, and on financing progressive start up enterprises. She will touch on her recent study tour of the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, in which co-operative and social enterprises form the backbone of the economy. submitted by the Upper Columbia Co-op Council
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Mayor Dooley signs City of Nelson Proclamation for Homelessness Action week 2012. Also in the photo: Phyllis Nash (NCOH Co-Chair), Katie Tabor (NCOH Coordinator) & Judy Banfield (Honorary Chair).
many faces and many stories within our community. This week is Homelessness Action Week and all actions, big and small, make a difference in our community. On an individual level one of the most powerful things that any one of us
can do is to become more informed on local homelessness facts and solutions, and to share this information within our networks. To find out more or to share your ideas on how to get involved in solutions visit Nelson Committee on Homeless page on facebook.
City seeks Theatre Ambassador The Cultural Development Committee (CDC), on behalf of the City of Nelson, is currently inviting applications and nominations for the position of 2012’s Nelson Cultural Ambassador in the category of Theatre. The deadline for submissions is November 2nd. The winner will be announced at the City of Nelson’s Annual Reception in December and will receive a $500 honorarium, provided by The Capitol Theatre in
partnership with Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism. Applicants should be professionals performing in a recognized form of theatre arts. Applications can be made on an individual basis or on behalf of a theatrical group or company for a field of work. Preference will be given to individuals or companies who will be touring outside the City limits, in addition to within Nelson. submitted by the City of Nelson
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RCMP Reports: vehicle theft, drug seizure, tragic ATV accident
On Oct. 4, 2012 at approximately 5:00 a.m. Nelson Rural RCMP received a report of a Break and Enter into Heritage Motors on Ymir Road, south of Nelson, B.C. A 2002 Pontiac Grand Am with no licence plates was stolen from the business. About 15 minutes later Nelson Rural RCMP had a report of an injury collision in Crescent Valley, west of Nelson. The incident involved a Grand Am vehicle with no licence plates. Police attended the scene of the collision (1200 block of Highway 6) and noted the vehicle had struck a main power pole and power lines were down. The driver of the vehicle, a 29 year old male subject from Slocan Valley, was being tended to by Crescent Valley First Responders. Following the power being shut off, the suspect was transported by B.C. Ambulance to Kootenay
dr. science Christine Humphries
It is interesting that of all the topics that I receive input on, stink bugs come out on top. Every year I have received letters from readers asking about stink bugs! So, I am recapping a couple columns I have written in the past about stink bugs. Stink bugs, sometimes known as “cedar bugs”, are scientifically called Leptoglossus occidentalis. An adult is 15 to 18
Lake Hospital. Further Police investigation confirmed that the vehicle in question was the same car stolen from Heritage Motors minutes before the collision. The driver had lost control of the stolen vehicle and went off the highway into the power pole. RCMP arrested the suspect for Break Enter and Theft and Possession of Stolen Property. The suspect was later released on a Promise to Appear for Court on November 6, 2012 and issued an Undertaking with various conditions On Oct. 5, 2012 at 12:20 p.m., members of the West Kootenay Integrated Road Safety Unit (IRSU) were conducting traffic enforcement in Nelson, B.C. A white Ford F350 pickup was stopped for driving the wrong way down a one way street. As a result of the traffic stop, the officers investigated
the driver for impaired driving and open liquor in the motor vehicle. Incidental of this investigation, a search of the vehicle located 1.3 pounds of cocaine, scales and other drug paraphernalia. The driver has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Property Obtained by Crime. The accused has been remanded to custody for his next court appearance on October 10, 2012 in Castlegar, BC. On Oct. 7, 2012 at approximately 2:00 p.m. Nelson Rural Detachment received a request for assistance from B.C. Ambulance. A serious ATV rollover accident occurred on Mid Slope Forest Service Road (West of Nelson, B.C.). The Driver of the ATV was travelling with his 4 year old step son westbound on Mid Slope Forest Service Road. The ATV hit a drain-
age ditch that was across the roadway. The ATV flipped end over end and landed on the two occupants. Both were wearing helmets. The 33 year old male driver had serious back injuries and his 4 year old step son was unconscious. Upon Police attendance a Medical Doctor on scene had pronounced the 4 year old boy as deceased. B.C. Coroner’s Service were notified. The driver was flown to Trail Airport. It was later determined that the ATV driver suffered a broken lower back, broken right leg and right wrist as well as internal injuries. The B.C. Coroner’s Service and Nelson RCMP are continuing their investigation. Police Victim Services are providing assistance and support to those impacted in this tragic event. submitted by the RCMP, Kootenay Boundary Regional Detachment
mm long and 4 to 6 mm wide, with long legs and a reddish brown to dark grey body surface. It has a distinctive narrow white zigzag line across the centre of its wings. When the weather begins to cool in the fall, the adults begin to search for warm dry places (such as our houses) to hibernate over the winter. To discourage predators and to resist being removed from your house, a stink bug will emit a foulsmelling spray (it reminds me of a sickly-sweet green apple) from openings in its thorax, the middle region of its body between the head
and the abdomen. The bugs move back outdoors in the spring and the females lay rows of eggs on needles. These eggs hatch about ten days later and, over the summer months these baby bugs, called nymphs, feed on cones and seeds. By late August, the nymphs have reached maturity. Leptoglossus is found in southern BC and Alberta and in western United States. Last year, there were very few stinkbugs but this year, it seems, they are invading my house in large numbers. Dr. Arthur Stock, a forest entomolo-
gist who studies forest health issues and insects, told me that he has also noticed that stinkbug populations cycle over the years. He suggested that a natural enemy of the stinkbug, such as birds or other cone or seed insects, might drive the population of stinkbugs down some years or that a particularly cold winter might cause a high stink bug mortality. My advice, having “evicted” many stink bugs from my house this year, is to handle them by their front antennae to avoid being sprayed.
Why the interest in stink bugs?
Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Christine Humphries, a molecular biologist
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Reuben and the Dark kicks off tour at Nelson’s Expressions Friday, Oct. 19 at Expressions, 554 Ward Street in Nelson Reuben and the Dark is the newest project from Calgary’s Reuben Bullock. The quartet weaves together sounds and vocal harmonies that create an unexpected texture that finds ways of translating the confusing language of emotion into song and melody; sounding simultaneously ancient and uniquely contemporary. Among a long list of accomplishments, Reuben and the Dark shared the mainstage with Beirut at this year’s Calgary Folk Fest as well as Headlined Calgary’s 2012 Celebration at the BMO center.
The Calgary Folk Music Festival describes his songwriting as “singalong anthems that ebb and flow like the ocean, highway dreams that feel like a big rig in the prairie night. His soaring harmonies have a joyous, almost worshipful feel to them. Hearing Reuben Bullock’s expansive vision of the human heart, you can almost feel the slow-motion wind in your hair, the honest sun on your skin.” Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Express office at 554 Ward Street or by calling 250354-3910.
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Listen to Reuben and the Dark at: www.reubenandthedark.com
“Pigs” are not going to fly at the Nelson arena we are unable to continue The “Pigs” Pink Floyd with the concert, as the tribute band concert at the rental license of the NDCC NDCC arena on Saturday arena has now been void Oct. 13 has been cancelled. as of October 1 and there “Due to the Union is no more time to aquire strike at the NDCC arena another rental license in by Robin Murray
time to host the concert,” says Roger Carruthers of Rockopolus Productions. The presenters are offering ticket holders an exchange for their upcoming tribute band to Led Zeppelin,
“The Led Zeppelin Show” on Saturday November 10th at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail. Pigs ticket holders who want money back can go to Finley’s Pub for refunds.
dreamed we would have the longevity to be bringing this unique vehicle to people all over the world.” says Director Wayne Specht and original Director Roy Surette. Sitting in a seat becomes
a dance, silence becomes music and the audience is transported. Buy tickets online at capitoltheatre. bc.ca or charge by phone 250-352-6363. submitted by the Capitol Theatre
Axis Theatre Company: The Number 14 Saturday, Oct. 20, 8:00 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria St. The Number 14 is a Vancouver’s #14 bus that is Canadian success story part Monty Python-esque, extraordinaire! In an amaz- part Mr. Bean and wholly ing theatrical tour-de-force, engaging. six of Vancouver’s finest “When we gathered performers strut, swing, sing together the amazing peoand talk their way in and ple who created this show out of adventures aboard twenty years ago, we never
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Kiyo’s Bandage: Friday, Oct. 12, 2012
2 Jazz Quartets
musicians from Toronto, Vancouver and Nelson
Kiyoshi Elkuf with students Carl Ross, Elias Nelson, and Kieran Jarvis
and with friends Kyle Mcgyle, Rich Rabnett and Doug Stephenson
You don’t have to go to New York to hear
world class Jazz!
Saturday, Oct. 13
8 p.m. at Expressions 554 Ward Street, Nelson
Tickets $12 (includes hst)
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Rossland author to read from new novel The Woman She Was Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library For author Rosa Jordan, been largely overlooked by Cuba is never far away. historians, means so much Following two nonfiction to modern Cubans. Sanchez books about Cuba, she now was a private person who explores that complicated granted no interviews, culture in a work of fic- which was why Jordan tion. The Woman She Was chose a fictional approach has caught the attention of to reveal glimpses, through critics and is a cover story her main character, of the for the latest edition of BC elusive woman Sanchez Bookworld. was. The Woman She Was “Every woman is the brings Celia Sanchez woman she was, the woman –Fidel Castro’s “signifi- she is, and the woman she cant other” –to life through wants to be,” says Jordan. the imagination of a pres- “It often takes an examinaent-day Havana pediatri- tion of who we once were to cian, Celia Cantú. As Dr. understand who we are now Cantú struggles to cope and who we have the potenwith an off-the-rails teen- tial of becoming. It is not aged niece, difficult lov- only Celia Cantú who faces ers, and problems at work, this challenge, but also the she experiences moments nation of Cuba. The ‘she’ in in which she imagines that the title is as much Cuba as she is not her sensible doc- it is the story’s two Celias.” tor self, but has become Jordan’s literary novel, her namesake—the coura- Far From Botany Bay, was geous rebel leader Celia the 2011 One Book, One Sánchez. Kootenay selection. She Jordan’s many trips to has also written four books Cuba have helped her under- for young adults and the stand why this true heroine award-wining TV movie, of the Revolution, who has The Sweetest Gift. Jordan,
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Author Rosa Jordan
and Ecuador, lives with her who has developed several husband in Rossland. grass-roots environmental submitted by the Nelson and social justice projects Public Library in places such as Guatemala
Storytelling by Barry Gray Saturday, Oct. 13, Noon at Ellison’s Cafe, 523 Front St.
Storyteller Barry Gray
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Opening this week’s Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions is Barry Gray, who will focus on storytelling interspersed with music and attempts at humor. He continues to claim to be able to tell bad jokes well so watch for those in among the main reasons for his visit: THE ART OF
ORAL STORYTELLING. His hour with you will be book-ended by a telling of his story from the recent Kootenay Storytelling Festival in Procter and Nelson and an east African folk tale about why we have light. The music portion will be harmonica. submitted by Ellison’s Market and Cafe
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Last week’s survey responses: Does the City of Nelson need more public art? 73% of our survey reponses say yes and 24% say no ART is in the eye of the beholder --- It is very personal. Some of the stuff out there is just plain crap. Why not focus on the natural beauty of our community -the beautiful buildings, the waterfront, mountains.... that’s art that everyone can love, right? I think Green spaces are great , but they should have
something of interest to view . Local artists especially should be given a chance to be featured in their own town. Feature our local talents as much as possible ART enriches and inspires us. The more we surround ourselves with it, the happier we generally are. Anything that makes Nelson more interesting is good for the
economy. We’re allegedly Canada’s #1 art town. This should be reflected in our public art. MURALS and sculptures located around the town at unexpected places make the environment more interesting as well as adding a tourist benefit. I have friends who spent all day in Castlegar doing the sculpture “walk”.
and were delighted. YES we do, there are many talented local artists whose work should be recognized and displayed throughout the city. We have visitors coming from all over the world to visit our town and our “Heritage” branding and “Arts” theme should be prominent everywhere.
What do you think of the new heron sculpture at Lakeside Park? MEH. I don’t love it, but I’m glad it’s there. You can’t expect to love all art. IS that what it was? I thought it was a water hose station! WHEN we biked past it, I thought it seemed at home at Lakeside. Big, yes, but it draws the eye away from the goose poop on the soccer fields.
I have not yet been down to the park to view it. This is in part because I work during the week, including Saturdays and there are no buses on Sundays. I look forward to viewing it as soon as I can make it to Lakeside. I think it is gorgeous and really suited to the location.
I think it is stunning. Beautiful and appropriate. IT’S beautiful and impressive! I dislike it, the cost was disproportionate to the work. The money would have been better spent supporting more local artists to show their works and a lesser amount on out of town art. The pathway is better suited to small-
er pieces, Dennis Kleine’s Ospreys, John McKinnon’s sculptures in our parks both of which are in keeping with the relaxing atmosphere and “Heritage” theme of the city. This grandiose, overbearing piece would be better suited somewhere else...perhaps amidst the hodge podge of housing styles in the John’s Walk neighbourhood. HAVEN’T seen it yet.
Travis T. in the Kootenays, Wish You Were Here by Chris Rohrmoser
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by Spencer Pollard
It’s just my opinion Opinions are everything. Life as we know it wouldn’t exist with the entitlement and the freedom we all have to have our own opinions. Some however may have an opinion that you might disagree with. Now what would you do if you had a disagreement with someone? Yell? Depending on the topic at hand it might seem like a good idea but having a cool, calm demeanour and thinking with your head will often be the best way of resolving this. No one has the right to police your opinion and you should feel free to say what you feel and express yourself in a matter suitable to you. Make sure that it’s suitable to others as well, compromise to an extent is important. Opinions are the foundation of everything and are essential to our everyday routine. We could try being less opinionated perhaps save a friendship or even an argument but that will make the human experience invalid. Regardless of how you feel about what I write or how someone else may present their opinion keep one thing in mind; it’s just my opinion.
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
Publisher’s note Solve the challenge of
homelessness permanently
Why are we still treating homelessness as a criBy Nelson Becker sis? We still are treating a requirement of society with short-term bandaid solutions. The issue is not only homelessness but also about the risk of being homeless. Many people in our community are spending a considerable amount of their limited income on housing and then are forced to make use of emergency food programs out of church basements. It is a good thing we have people and energy to deal with the crisis needs of everyday life. We must find a way to
put energy into long term solutions. A short term solution would be shelters where a person could stay the night in big dormitories. A long term solution is appropriate permanent housing for anyone in need. That housing might be group living or single person living. There might be need for emotional and mental health support. Part of the responsibility of living in a city and a society is to look out after each other. We often spend 99% of our energy dealing with short term crisis-based solutions and 1% towards long-term permanent solutions. While we might not be able to reverse these percentages, we must find ways to solve challenges once and for all.
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InMemory Billie Lorraine Botterill
Friday, Oct. 12, 2012
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In loving memory of
Ramsay MacDonald (Don) Segur
October 29, 1924 – September 26, 2012 Married to Joan Frances Segur (nee Cutler) for 60 years Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, Sports Fan and Fisherman
Born in Sandon, B.C. June 27th, 1927 Long time resident of Nelson where she passed away at Mountain Lakes on October 5th, 2012. It’s with great sadness we would like to announce Billie’s passing, peacefully with her loving husband, Ed by her side. They were married for 62 years. Also leaving to mourn Doug and Joanne Botterill and family, Gord and Shirley and family, as well as her nephews and nieces in England. As an expression of
sympathy donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society Box 292, Nelson BC V1L 5P9 Or Kootenay Lake District Hospital 3 View Street Nelson, BC V1L 9Z9 There will be no service at Billie’s request. Cremation has taken place. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
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Don will be missed by his wife Joan, sister Delphine Carrell; children Trudy (Mike) Skands, Patti (Randy) Turner, Laurie (Ed) Mannings, Joanne Segur, and Don Segur; grand children, Jennifer (Andrew), Jeff (Diana), Jacqueline (Eric), Nicole, Lee, Jason, Michelle, Jamie, Sam and Andrea; great-grandchildren Jeremy, Justin, Reese, and Karsyn; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his brother Vincent (Billy) Segur. Don was born in Golden to Marjorie and Bill Segur. He grew up in Revelstoke and was always busy with his sister Delphine at the Revelstoke YMCA. In high school he was a “Call Boy” for the CPR. He joined the Air Force at the age of 17 and was sent overseas. Upon his return he worked as a plumber for Stuart Burridge. He moved with his wife Joan and family to Nelson in 1958 where he worked with CP Rail and West Kootenay Power as a plumber and pipefitter.
Don was an especially kind and generous man with a dry sense of humor that was enjoyed by everyone. He was an athlete, enjoying gymnastics, baseball, basketball and ski jumping and was an exceptionally passionate fisherman. He rarely missed a game on t.v., and over the years he coached gymnastics and rowing. Watching his children and grandchildren play sports was high on his list of priorities. Don’s family would like to thank Dr. J. Noiles, for his many years of friendship and exceptional care, and the staff of Mountain Lakes, in Falcon Ridge Cottage, for their abundance of loving care and incredible support over the past 4 months. As an expression of sympathy, family and friends may make a donation to: B.C. Kidney Foundation https://www.kidney.ca or Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation http://www.klhf.org A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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Nelson & Area: Fri. Oct. 12 - Sun. Oct 21 ●●● Live Music
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The Russell Jackson Band Monday, Oct. 15, 7:30 Shambhala Theatre, Selkirk College 10th Street The newly renovated Shambhala Theatre at Selkirk College Nelson’s 10th street campus presents The Russell Jackson Band. Juno award winner, Jackson has appeared world wide with many of the Blues finest including a seven year stint holding down the serious groove in the legendary B.B. King Orchestra. Appearing with Russell is the equally well traveled, Theo Brown on drums. On guitar is Glenn Mitchell and Colin Spence rounds out the 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 Travelers, Immune 2 Cobras and The Shyness of Strangers at The Royal 8 p.m. ●Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362. Sat. Oct 13
●●●Kiyo's Bandage: Two Jazz Quartets at Expressions, 554 Ward Street 8 p.m. Tickets $12.
●●●Musica Intima: Nelson Overture Concert Series at the Capitol Theatre 8 p.m. ●●●Bocephus King w/ Pauline Lamb at The Royal 8 p.m. ●●●Barry Gray, Kelle Wardle, Andrew Parkhouse & Eddie Annett at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions 12-3 p.m.
●●●Sarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m.
●Nelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822.
●Ostomy Support Group meets 2 pm, Kiro Wellness Center, Trail. Guest: Paul Meise, Cooper Medical Supplies,Kelowna..
●RC electric 1/10 dirt track racing, every Sunday 10am at 5 Mile tracks. Contact jdnelsonrc@gmail. com
band with his stellar keyboard extropolations. The band will be presenting a series of workshops throughout the day, capping off with an evening show. The show is open to all and the admission price is $10 adults, and $5 students. ●●Household Hazardous Waste Round-up at Nelson Leafs Bottle Depot 120 Silica Street and Castlegar Community Complex 2101-6th Ave, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
●●Voluntourism Workshop at Mir Centre for Peace, Castlegar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More info call 250365-1234
●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.
● Ongoing Events
●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.
●Cribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727.
●Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary All are welcome. 250352-2515.
●Quaker Meeting 4th Sunday of each month in Winlaw. 11 a.m. Phone 250-226-6701. Everyone welcome.
●Texas Hold’em Poker at the Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Last Sunday of every month. 250-352-7727. Mon. Oct 15
●●●The Russell Jackson Band at Selkirk College Shambhala Theatre, Nelson’s 10th Street Campus 7:30 p.m.
●●●Wide Mouth Mason at The Royal 6 p.m.
●●Co-op Week 2012 Launch- A talk by Rebecca Pearson “The Power of The Co-op Business Model”, 6:30- 8:30 p.m.at Expressions, 554 Ward Street, Nelson. Admission is Free
●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 16
●●●Cliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. The Library Lounge ●●World Food Day at the Kootenay Country Store Co-op 295 Baker St. Noon- 6 p.m. sample healthy, simple and affordable fare.
Lorne Elliott - “The Upside of the Downturn 2012” Sunday, Oct. 21, 8:00 p.m. Procter Hall - 263 -3rd Ave, Procter Don’t miss the comic genius of one of Canada’s funniest gentlemen. Tickets are $25/each and they are selling fast, so call now. Tickets are available at The Gill and Gift in Balfour, The Procter General Store or by calling 250-229-5370. For further information email kootenannyman@gmail. com submitted
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●●● Live Music Tues. Oct 16 cont'd
●●West Kootenay Ham Society Annual General Meeting 7 p.m. in the Nelson PEP Building, 403 Vernon St. Wed. Oct 17 ●●●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.
●●2013 PRIDE Community Meeting Hume Room of the Hume Hotel, 7 p.m. ●●Credit Union Day 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Nelson & District Credit Union, 501 Vernon St. Stop by for light refreshments, prizes and the Ecosave light bulb exchange. ●●The Magical Teenage Brain. Gary Anaka explains. FREE. Mt. Sentinel Secondary School, South Slocan, 7 p.m. ●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-tech-club.info/ email info@nelson-tech-club.info ●Nelson Women’s Centre Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916.
●Darts at the Nelson Legion. 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727. ●Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org or phone 250-352-6008.
●● Special Events
●Girls’ Night with MargaretAnn at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-3525656. Thurs. Oct 18 ●●●Kiyo Elkuf and friends at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m.
●●●Declan O’Donovan w/ David Hartman at The Royal 8 p.m. ●●Art Show Opening: Youth Co-op Stories 6:30-8:30 p.m. Craft Connection Co-operative, 378 Baker St., Nelson Admission is Free. ●Toastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www. toastmasters.or.
●Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362. Sat. Oct 20 ●●●Sunparlour Players w/ Cuff The Duke & Kalle Mattson at The Royal 8 p.m.
●●The Canadian Federation of University Women The New Grand Hotel, Banquet Room, 9:30-coffee; 10-meeting; 11-speaker: Irene Mock: Hypnotherapy for Health; 12-lunch. ●●Capitol Theatre presents: Axis Theatre The Number 14 20th Anniversary Tour 8 p.m. ●●Official opening of the new natural washroom building, Art Gibbons Memorial Park, Rosemont, noon - 4pm.
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● Ongoing Events
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. 250-354-3308.
●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. 250-3522822.
●Cribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-3527727. ●Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary All are welcome. ●Nelson Women’s Centre. Drop●Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. 250-352-2515. in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and 3:30p.m., in beverage room with food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916. ●Quaker Meeting 4th Sunday Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. of each month in Winlaw. 11 a.m. ●Acupuncture for Addictions. ●The Nelson Scrabble Club Phone 250-226-6701. Everyone Free drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. meets at 1p.m. For further informa- welcome. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd tion, please call 250-352-6936. Floor. 250-505-7248. ●Texas Hold’em Poker at the Sun. Oct 21 Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Last Fri. Oct 19 of every month. 250●●●Niko at theSudoku Hume Library Sunday Sudoku Difficulty Level - Easy Classic 352-7727. sk9E000451 Difficulty Level - Medium ●●●Reuben in the DarkClassic at Expressions, 554 Ward Street 8 p.m.. ●●●All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill ●●●Architexture Vol. 2 w/ Braden Early & Breakfluid at The Royal 9 p.m.
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