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Friday, May 31, 2013 Vol. 3, No. 19
This week at Expressions The Higgs Particle:
an exploration of the origins of matter a talk with Morgan Dehnel Wednesday, June 5, 7:30 p.m. at Expressions, 554 Ward Street, $5 For reservations call: 250-354-3910
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Johnsons Landing report p. 3 Andean Despach ceremony p. 4 Vote for Baker Street online p. 11
Events Calendar pp. 19-20
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SINGERS AND MUSICIANS wanted to perform a Requiem on a Glacier - for Jumbo!Musicians led by Ajtony Csaba - Victoria symphony orchestra conductor. Choir rehearsals begin June 4, 6:30-8:30pm United Church. INFO: requiemforaglacier@gmail. com or facebook event: Requiem for a Glacier THE VIENNA CAFE is now offering gluten free spatzle! open 9-3 mon-fri 10-2:30 sundays! 250.354.4646
Automotive-Cars
FOR SALE: 2007 Ford Focus Wagon: 129,000kms, heated seats, 36mpg, winters-summers on rims, excellent condition, $6000. 250-365-0032 1987 SUBARU WAGON. Meticulous maintenance records. Everything works. No rust. Powder-coated bottom panels. 4X4. $2000obo. 604414-7070 2004 PONTIAC GRAND Am (white) 87,000kms excellent condition, power everything, all maint. records, $6700obo 250-354-4993 ‘03 HYBRID CIVIC 175k km, new summers, extra winters on rims,$7200, 250-551-2727
Tires/Parts/Other
2 NEW FEDERAL Supersteel 657. Low rolling resistant tires; great fuel economy. $80 250-825-4444
14’ FIBERGLASS BOAT 40hpEvinrude low hours $2800 & 9.9 Yamaha short shaft 4 stroke used once $1700. 250-229-4544
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ANTIQUE UPHOLSTERED 3 seater couch, with wood legs and carved hand detail, green. 250-352-9150 PLANER SHAVINGS.CEDAR included in mix. Animal; bedding, pathways, riding arenas. $10 to load with bobcat 250-505-3805 FREE BEER FRIDGE WORKS, BUT no shelves 250-357-9277
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SECTIONAL COUCH medium brown large $450. above toilet cupboard $25. Airconditioner medium Emerson $25. 250-352-9847 OAK ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, 70x53x20”. good condition Bob 250229-4112 PERSIAN RUG 5’X7’ 100%wool, made in Afghanistan pics: http://nelson. kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-furniture-otherPersian-Rug-W0QQAdIdZ480242968 text message 551 2367 $1700 OBO 9’ TAN LEATHER sofa. Contemporary style. Good cond. $450. OBO 250 825-0008 FIVE DOOR CHEST of drawers, 40”w 20”deep 45” high, beige in colour, $15.00, 250-825-9926
Trucks/SUVs/Vans
Help Wanted
1999 TOYOTA SIENNA LE - FWD 7 Passenger-5 Door. One owner. New Winters. Immaculate. 364,000KM $3799.00 OBO 250-229-4687 2001 FLEETWOOD MALLARD 20N Lite – 20’ Travel Trailer, $7,000 O.B.O. Phone for details & Pictures (250)359-6970
ESTABLISHED BAND LOOKING for a new member. Guitarist and/ or Keyboardist. Rehearsals every Wednesday. Serious inquiries . 250354-7196 THE NELSON AND District Women’s Centre is hiring two part-time positions which will begin in July/13. For complete job descriptions please visit www.nelsonwomenscentre.com
Boats
16 FOOT CLOSED bow fiberglass boat, seats 6, Mercruiser 140 sterndrive, $3,750, includes trailer. 3522858 PACESHIP P17 DAYSAILER. Fun to sail, well maintained. Easily trailered, easy storage. $3200 call 505-2062. CAMPION CUDDY, 1975 17’6”, 120hp OMC & 9hp Merc.Marine kicker, w/ trailer, excellent condition, $4,750, 250-229-5275
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CARPENTER ANT CONSTRUCTION provides excavation services. 3 sizes of machines to fit most any job site. Call Warren for all your BackyarDIGGIN needs.. 250-3547288. Concrete installations also available. STIHL LEAF BLOWER with mulching attachment + bag. Great condition $75 obo ph 250-825-4444
WORMY CHERRIES? DON’T cut down that tree! Use a Kootenay Covers, for perfect worm-free cherries without poison. 250-353-2264 mroberts@kootenaycovers.com FRIDGE FREEZER, HOTPOINT, side by side, auto icemaker works well, white $350. OBO 250 3529150
Lost & Found
LOST! BLACK/RED TEVA Boots: Tongues say ìthinsulateî on them. Size 10.5. Please call/text 604-6741622 LOST A HUB cap last week. 250-3521748 if you find one. Thanks
Misc. for Sale
1994 PEAVEY CLASSIC 30 guitar
amp. New JJ tubes, Eminence Wizard. $400. 604-674-1622 HANDICAP SHOWER WITH tap and toilet $1700.00 new $700.00 or Best Offer 250 352 6926 ROLAND TD3 ELECTRONIC Drumkit. $450. 604-674-1622 ORGAN FOR SALE, Thomas Playmate, with double keyboard, excellent condition, stool included, $450.00, OBO, 250-229-4415. COASTER BIKE IN great condition, women’s 1 speed, 75$. call sarah at 352-2496 or email sellisvye@ hotmail.com FRIGIDAIRE FRONT LOAD washer works great & dryer - needs felts $200 firm. 250-352-2700. Leave message. FRIDGE/FREEZER, HOTPOINT, WORKS $400. OBO antique couch, green $100 OBO fishing dingy $125. 250 352-9150 AUTO SAT.TV SYSTEM for RV, works with Bel,Direct & Dish networks.works great Asking $1250.00 Ken @ 250352-0136 “HARD-SHELL DOG carrier”. Honda Ruckus Scooter. Glass gallon Jars. 250-365-6843
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Real Estate
UNSERVICED LOTS FOR sale in upper Kaslo; below assessed value, call 250-229-5211.
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STARCRAFT TENT TRAILER. Excellent condition.$2500 See it in Nelson. Jim 250 354-0299 2001 FLEETWOOD MALLARD 20N Lite – 20’ Travel Trailer, $7,000 O.B.O. Phone for details & Pictures (250)359-6970
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Bad news for Johnsons Landing The results of a study to determine the likelihood of further landslide activity in Johnsons Landing after the July 12, 2012 landslide were released by the the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) this week. A review of the landslide characteristics, local geology, and local weather conditions leading up to the event combined with the application of slope stabili-
ty analyses, modelling, and judgement led to the conclusions that record June rainfall and late snowmelt saturated the soils on the slope above the community and triggered the landslide. Also results indicate that a landslide of similar size has not occurred in this area since deglaciation (last 12,000 years). The results of the landslide assessments and risk analyses indicate that here
is potential for future landslides in the Gar Creek drainage. Some residents, users of the ArgentaJohnsons Landing and Houston Roads, users of the Community Hall, and users of the beach area are exposed to continued landslide and debris flow hazards. To view the complete report, please visit www.rdck.bc.ca. submitted by the RDCK
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Johnsons Landing in July of 2012: A landslide of similar size has not occurred in the last 12,000 years
Rally raises awareness and support for “true local” food Saturday, June 1, 1 p.m. at the Kootenay Co-op, Baker Street The Kootenay Co-op inition allows marketers and will be joined by elected retailers to brand products representatives, including as local that were grown in our MP Alex Atamanenko markets that can be further and MLA Michelle Mungall than 2000 kms away. for a rally in response to The Kootenay Co-op Federal changes to what can has taken a stand against the be labelled “local food”. CFIA’s definition by immeLast week the Kootenay diately sending an official Co-op food store in Nelson letter of complaint to the discovered that the Canadian CFIA. Food Inspection Agency Marketing and Outreach (CFIA) had made drastic Manager Jocelyn Carver changes to the definition of clarifies that the Co-op is local food. The so-called not taking a swing at farm‘interim definition’ of local ers and food suppliers in includes anything sourced other parts of the province anywhere in the province or across borders. “We are and extends 50 km across big supporters of sustainprovincial borders. This def- able agriculture across the
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Province and the Country. That doesn’t mean it’s accurate, meaningful or ethical to call them local.” The public is invited to come on Saturday to show their support for ‘true local’
and sign a petition to be delivered to the CFIA. The Co-op will be launching their new ‘True Local’ campaign as part of this event. submitted by the Kootenay Co-op
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Andean Despacho ceremony to be held in Nelson Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m., Crystal Mountain, Svoboda Road, Nelson Rene Franco Salas, This is an act of love and a from the village of Pisac, reminder of the connections near Cusco in the Andes we share with all beings, the - Peru, and his daughter, elements, spirits, and sacred Urpi Gabriela will be offer- places. At the deepest level, ing a traditional Andean it is an opportunity to enter “Despacho” ceremony on into the essential unity of all Crystal Mountain held out- things, the living energy of side on the land near the the universe. sweat lodge and tipi. There The despacho is a gift will be an opportunity to - a giving back of what we visit with René and Gabriela receive every day in our after the ceremony - they lives - as well as a healspeak Quechua, Spanish ing ceremony for everyone and some English. who participates. Through A despacho is an the despacho we seek to Andean ceremony of mak- bridge the ordinary and ing offerings to the moun- non-ordinary realms; to tains (apus) and Mother establish new patterns of Earth (Pachamama), in the relationship and possibilspirit of reciprocity, rev- ity. This ceremony places erence, and thanksgiving. us in right relationship -
Camps earn high school credit SelfDesign High unveiled its summer lineup of intensives and camps at different locations in BC and abroad. Youth ages 14 to 18 can participate in these classes and camps just for fun, or also to earn credit while exploring passions and life changing adventures. The season kicks off on Tuesday, July 2with the Summer Visual Arts Intensive in collaboration with the Oxygen Arts Centre. This is a monthlong intensive for youth who are passionate about making art and sharing their work with the community through an exhibition that the youth co-curate with their mentor. Other programs to be
offered this summer include the Zero Waste Youth Camp, created by Earth Matters, Senior Directors Seat, a film making camp presented by Watershed Productions, Seeding the Future, a course offered in Bimini, Bahamas, Surpass summer camp near Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast, and Kootenay Co-op Radio‘s Telling Stories in Sound: Radio Production Summer Intensive. Finishing the season will be the YA! Experience, an 11 day Kootenay mountain adventure based at the Tipi Camp on Kootenay Lake for 17-21 year-olds. To register visit www. selfdesignhigh.org/enroll submitted by SelfDesign High
“Ayni” in Quechua - with Pachamama, ourselves and each other. Crystal Mountain – the land where the ceremony will be held - is at the top of Svoboda Road, about two kilometres above Fairview. Participants are asked to carpool as much as possible, as there is limited parking on Crystal Mountain. After 9 a.m. there will be someone helping to organize carpooling in the parking area by
the old Burlington Northern Railroad (above Mary Hall, past 10th St. and Elwyn Street). There is no fee for the ceremony; there will be a donation basket for Rene and his family, and some Andean arts and crafts available to purchase. Any food offerings for sharing together after the ceremony are welcome. submitted by Terence Buie
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Firefighters rescue a real dummy Nelson Fire Rescue Services conducted an extensive fire practice for all staff last week. Crews were up at the old Mt St Francis building, using a smoke machine in place of setting real fires. They ran drills such as rescuing/retrieving a training dummy from a simulated floor collapse, putting out
fires, searching for lost persons in a fire, and rescuing fellow members in a smoke filled room. A large focus of the drills was to give senior members of the department practice time in the role of incident commander (ie, the one in charge, giving the orders). submitted by Nelson Fire Rescue
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Smoke machines simulates a fire in the old Mt. St. Francis building
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Grans to Grans offer encore of jewellery fundraiser Friday, June 7, 6-8 p.m. at the Ymir Hotel The Kazuri Jewellery Africa who are helped Sale hosted by Nelson by the Grandmothers to Grans to Grans on May Grandmothers Campaign 25 at the Hume Hotel of the Stephen Lewis sold $6586 worth of jew- Foundation. ellery to support more The Nelson Grans to than 350 craftswomen in Grans is deeply appreciaKenya who created the tive of all who came out jewellery by hand, as in support. There still well as the grandmoth- is jewellery left to purers and AIDS orphans in chase, so for those who their care in sub-Saharan missed out, an encore sale
will happen at the Ymir Hotel on Friday, June. All are invited to enjoy some music, buy food if you wish, have a tour of the historic Ymir Hotel and its vast art collection and, of course, browse the assortment of beautiful Kazuri jewellery for sale. submitted by Nelson Grans to Grans
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Summer workshop features the Economics of Happiness Now registering for July 15-19 at the Mir Centre for Peace, Castlegar This interactive work- tant thing: everything is shop will critically examine connected. Our notion of how our conventional meth- individuality in economic ods of measuring progress, and social systems is misand important decisions leading. We truly depend based on these methods, on our relationships for our have led to a disconnec- well-being.” tion among humans, and Randy Janzen, chair of between humans and the the Mir Centre for Peace environment. says,“This workshop will This workshop fol- look at innovative strategies lows a series of community undertaken by individuals peace cafes that were held and communities that have in Nelson, Castlegar, Grand shifted focus from convenForks and New Denver, tional economic growth to a facilitated by Dr. Roly focus on happiness and conRussell, founder of Grand nections. Ultimately, this is Forks’ Sandhill Institute. directly linked to peace at According to Russell, the personal and the global “The science of ecology level”. teaches us one very imporThe cost of the workshop Mon-Sat 8am-8pm Sun 10am-6pm t: 250-354-4077 e: customerservice@kootenay.coop follow us on facebook
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Emergency 911 Non Emergency (250) 354-3919 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477
Police News: theft and recovery, public warnings On Monday, May 27 a Nelson man found his mother’s house broken into and several valuable items stolen. The Nelson Police, with the assistance of the RCMP identification section began their investigation immediately. On Wednesday, May 29 Nelson Police members took a suspect into custody. A 37 year old male from the Balfour area is facing charges of Break and Enter and theft over $5000. All the victims’ property was recovered. Over the last several days there has been a rash of thefts
from autos and attempted car thefts in Nelson. The Nelson Police are reminding people to ensure their cars are locked and all valuables removed. Although some items might seem trivial to the owner, such as small change, they can be valuable to a would-be thief. The Nelson Police are looking for information about two specific thefts from vehicles where firearms and jewelry were stolen. If anyone has information about the thefts of these items please contact the Nelson Police at 354-3919 or Crimestoppers 1-800-222-
On Saturday, May 25, at 12:25 a.m. members of the Castlegar Crime Reduction Unit arrested a 47 year old male for Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The male was stopped in his vehicle by Crime Reduction Unit members shortly after leaving a Castlegar residence. Approximately 2 grams of Cocaine and $440 in cash was seized during the suspect’s arrest. The male will appear in Castlegar court in July, 2013. On the evening of Saturday, May 25 Slocan Lake RCMP received a third party report of a possible drowning at Little Wilson Lake near Roseberry, BC. Police attended and spoke with two men from Trail
who had been camping with a third male from the Trail area. It was determined that the presumed drowning victim had been fishing with one of the males in a canoe on Little Wilson Lake. The canoe capsized and both men entered the water; one was able to swim to shore the other is presumed drowned. Neither were wearing a personal floatation device (PFD) at the time, nor was there a PFD or safety equipment in the canoe. Alcohol is also believed to have been a factor in this incident. The search for 32 year old Michael Lorne Guthrie, the Trail resident reported missing and presumed drowned at Little Wilson Lake, was suspended last evening May 27th. The RCMP underwater recovery team, RCMP helicopter and local Search and Resuce were unable to locate
TIPS. The Nelson Police and City Bylaw departments have been made aware of an increase in the number of stray or unleashed dogs in Nelson. People should be aware that if their dogs are reported and picked up by the Police or Bylaw they face a fine of $70, impoundment fees of $60 and $17/per day storage before they can get their family pet back home. Additional fines will be levied if the dog is unlicensed. Enforcement of these bylaws will be increased as the weather warms up and
people are allowing their pets to roam farther from home. Bear season has arrived in Nelson and people should be especially aware of leaving their garbage out. Several reports of black bears and possibly one grizzly have been received at the Nelson City Police over the last several days. If there is an immediate safety concern with these animal call the Nelson Police right away. If you spot one otherwise please call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277. submitted by the Nelson Police Department
water recovery team concentrated on the last known location where Mr. Guthrie was seen when the canoe building community since 1988Search he was in capsized. and Rescue along with the helicopter conducted a thorough search of the shoreline, with no success. The RCMP are in the process of arranging to have sonar equipment brought to the scene for use by the divers. It is hopeful the search will resume in the
of the shoreline will continue while they await arrival of the equipment. Little Wilson is a hialtitude lake and described as approximately 63 acres in size with an average depth of 39 feet, however, there are spots over 80 feet in depth. Due to it being located in the hi-alpine it is very cold this time of year. submitted by the Castlegar and Slocan Lake RCMP
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Yuma bats in attic of local house
The Kootenay Community Bat Project is seeking volunteers for the Annual Bat Count. This citizen-science initiative encourages residents to count bats at known roost sites to provide valuable information on bat populations. “This event is a wonderful opportunity for residents who care about wildlife to be involved in collecting valuable information” says Juliet Craig, Coordinating Biologist for the Kootenay Community Bat Project. “They don’t need any special skills and kids can be involved.” The Annual Bat Count is being promoted by the Kootenay Community Bat Project (KCBP) in BC to collect baseline data on bat populations before the devastating White Nose Syndrome enters the province. “White Nose Syndrome is decimating bat populations in eastern North America” says Craig. “We are lucky that this disease is not yet in BC but it may just be a matter of time. Monitoring bat populations may indicate sudden declines associated with
White Nose Syndrome.” Residents wait outside a known roost site, such as a bat-house, barn, bridge or attic, and count bats as they fly out at twilight. They can video the emergence or use a hand tally counter to count the bats as they fly out. They record the final count along with some basic information on weather conditions. Two counts are done between June 1 and 21 before pups are born, and two more between July 21 and August 15 when pups are flying with their mothers. “We know relatively little about bats including basic information on population numbers” says Craig. “This information will be extremely valuable, particularly if it is collected annually. If people want to get involved but don’t have a roost site on their property, we do our best to match them to a roost site nearby.” Funded by the Columbia Basin Trust, the KCBP also provides support for landowners dealing with bat issues on their property. To download Annual Bat Count instructions and data forms, to register for the bat count, or to get assistance dealing with bat issues, visit www. kootenaybats.com under the ‘Get Involved’ link or call 1-855-9BC-BATS. submitted by the Kootenay Community Bat Project
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Are there really more women than men in Nelson? dr. science Christine Humphries
I have frequently heard people commenting on the number of women compared to the number men in Nelson. I checked the data from the 2001 census on the Statistics Canada website and found that in 2001 there were 9,298 people living in Nelson, of which 47.4% were male and 52.6% female. The percentage of males and females for the entire population of British Columbia’s is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, confirming that
Nelson’s population is slightly more female-rich than average. The census data is broken down into ages, however, and showed that in the zero to four year range there were 250 boys and only 210 girls in 2001 (% male, % female). Worldwide, the sex ratio of births is 1.06 (the number of boys born divided by the numbers of girls born) because there are 106 boys born for every 100 girls born. A very kind maternity nurse at Kootenay Lake Hospital counted the birth log book and to give me an idea of the sex ratio in Nelson. She counted
420 births over a 16 month period from January 2005 to April 2006, with 226 baby boys (53.8%) and 194 baby girls (46.2%) giving a sex ratio of 1.16. So Nelson’s births seem to follow the worldwide trend of more boys than girls at birth. Therefore, the overall female rich population of Nelson is probably due to the other end of the age spectrum. Nelson is a retirement community and there are many more women than men in the “75-84 years” and the “85 and over” groups according to the 2001 census. This difference almost certainly reflects the dif-
ference in life expectancy between men (75 years) and women (81 years) in British Columbia. I hope you fill out your next census so that we can continue to obtain fascinating information from these population data! Editor’s note: Since this archive edition of Dr. Science was written, the results of the 2011 census were released. The results showed that while the population of Nelson increased to 10,230, the male to female ratio remains unchanged. The male population of 4855 still accounts for 47.4% and the female population of 5380 accounts for 52.6%.
Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Christine Humphries, a molecular biologist
Chalky-white deposits along concrete walls
Home Front
by Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Steve Cannon
There are several different kinds of white deposits found on foundation walls. Fortunately, they fall into two simple categories. The first class of deposits is mould. Some tenants and homeowners are horrified by the discovery of mould, even though there is often little reason to be alarmed. Some moulds present no health hazard whatsoever to humans. After all, moulds are a functional part of our ecosystem and as old as life
I just moved into a rental house. Now all the former tenant’s boxes are gone I can see patches of chalky, white powder along my concrete basement walls. Could it be mould? What should I do about it? itself on the planet. However, some moulds do present health risks to humans. The only sure way to determine the risk is to have a sample of the mould tested by a qualified laboratory. An air quality investigator will take samples of the mould as well as your indoor air and dust particles to determine if the moulds have spread to other locations throughout your home. Remediation is often a complex combination of factors the air quality inves-
tigator prescribes after analyzing your building and site conditions to determine all the measures required to ensure the moulds do not return after the completion of a thorough cleanup. The second possible type of deposit on your foundation walls is a harmless salty byproduct of a chemical reaction between water and the calcined limestone mixture in your concrete walls. The technical name for this powder is efflores-
cence. This white chalky substance indicates there is seasonal dampness from outside your basement walls wicking through the concrete to the interior surfaces you observe. Efflorescence is a sign that you should take measures to control water in the yard adjacent to the affected walls. Often a simple set of gutters, downspouts and downspout leaders will significantly help dry the interior surfaces of these basement walls.
Steve, Chris and Bill are Building Consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson. http://www.lynchinspections.com
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Finalists Announced for B.C. History Shorts Competition British Columbia’s Knowledge Network announced the finalists for the B.C. History Shorts Competition – Nelson Edition and they are: Mike Bernard, Miriam Needoba, Amy Bohigian, Marlin Olynyk, Caroline Butler, Jeff Lee Petry, Kevin Hagell, Phil Schmidt, Shayne Kasai, Peter Schramm, Jason Mannings, Kenneth Sherman, Ken Matheson , Nils Sorensen, and Aaron May. A commission of $30,000 to produce short
documentaries will be awarded to a B.C. filmmaker who pitches the best stories about the history of Nelson and the Kootenays. The historical documentaries will be created from still photographs - archival, historical and even personal photos - centred around the Kootenays region. Twenty-seven B.C. filmmakers submitted concepts for the films, with fifteen short listed to participate in a workshop and pitching session in Nelson.
“As British Columbia’s public broadcaster, it’s our mission to reflect the culture and history of the entire province. To that end Knowledge Network is committed to working with independent producers who live and work in different regions of B.C,” said Rudy Buttignol, President and CEO of Knowledge Network Corporation. “That’s why Nelson, with its vibrant arts community and storied past, is an ideal place to launch our Documentary
Competition.” The workshop and pitching event will take place June 1 and 2 at Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History. On June 2 one filmmaker will be awarded a commission of $30,000 or two filmmakers will be awarded commissions of $15,000 each to produce their projects for broadcast on Knowledge Network and on Knowledge’s online services. submitted by the Knowledge Network
Baker Street a candidate for Main Street Matters re-paint program Vote online daily unitl June 30 at The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce has entered Baker Street in a Main Street Matters program and are happy to report that Nelson has been selected as a candidate for Benjamin Moore’s Main Street Matters program. This program is North America wide, and with dedicated community engagement between now and June 30th, Nelson can be a community that receives a re-paint revitalization of Baker Street. There will be approximately 100 towns across North America in the initial challenge. If Nelson can wind up in the top 20, they could ultimately receive this uplifting colour paint makeover in the year ahead. Benjamin Moore will partner with the selected towns and neighborhoods to refresh up to 3 blocks of
www.paintwhatmatters.com our downtown, a part of which could include the CP Station at the foot of Baker Street. This will take a dedicated effort on the community’s behalf, similar to the effort that Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism poured into the Best Ski Town Throw Down this winter. You all did a great job of getting friends and family to commit to those votes. All are asked to take the time to vote daily at www.paintwhatmatters.com.
Once you have voted, the website has an option for sharing with your social media contacts and keep the messaging going It’s as simple as clicking on the link, click on the BC Map, and click on Nelson, then spread the word. submitted by the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce
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Homeopathy: Medicine or Vitalistic Religion? Tuesday, June 4, 7:30 p.m. at the Senior’s Centre next to Civic Theatre, Vernon Street, Nelson The Centre for Inquiry ing a Diploma in Classical Homeopathy. Most people (CFI) West-Kootenays Homeopathy and holds a view it as a simple remedy will be hosting a presen- Bachelor of Arts in philoso- that can be purchased from tation on the structure of and1religious studies. the shelves at your local 9 phyThe Homeopathy and its simihistory of health food store, or in the larities to religious sys- Homeopathy is an interest- use of extreme ‘energized’ 6 by former9 Homeopath ing 1 one5filled with unique dilutions. tems Marc Archambault. Marc characters and folklorMarc will present on 1 years 7 studying 2 9 There 6is much how this complex system spent four ic8 stories. Homeopathy in Winnipeg more understanding need- was founded and developed, and7 Vancouver, 2 1acquir6 ed3 to fully comprehend the vitalistic doctrines and
beliefs on which it is based, and how these characteristics continue to guide its practice today. Come discover a new and interesting look at this popular but little understood belief system. A $2-5 donation is requested. submitted by the Centre for Inquiry West-Kootenays
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Arts&Entertainment Friday, May 31, 2013
Five stars for Cabaret Friday May 31, 8 and 11 p.m. and Saturday, June 1, 2 and 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre
Cast of the local production of Kander and Ebb’s musical Cabaret sing about money
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by Nelson Becker
I had the most fortunate opportunity on Wednesday night to see the dress rehearsal of Cabaret. This local production was beyond your typical Broadway musical. Cabaret is a story that takes place in Berlin Germany, a short time before World War II. It is at once about relationships and about the rise of Nazism and how those conflict with each-other. While Cabaret deals with an extremely serious subject, it is a romantic musical and even has comedic highlights. Part of it takes place in a rather raunchy bar where women and society’s conservatism is beginning to be replaced by outrageous and deviant behavior. Beware, this production is rated at least PG13, for suggestive content. I both cried out of sadness for the people that suffered during that time, as well as laughed at the satire of the play. Go see this production, if there are still tickets left! 250-352-6363
Picture the Ocean
Musical waves collide the shore of Nelson Rory on the town by Rory Case
It has been some time since a live performance actually gave me chills, and that is exactly what I experienced last Saturday while listening to Picture the Ocean. The trio played a powerful and moving set at Expressions, and left me with goose bumps. The lyrics were positive and captivating, transporting me to a tranquil place. The musical talents of each artist complimented each other in the most harmonious way. The true emotion and dedication was heard with every song. The range of upbeat to soft songs flowed nicely throughout the evening. It truly felt as
if I was by the ocean. A melody of crashing waves mixed with the sweet air, provoking my senses. I had not heard of Picture the Ocean before they came through Nelson, but I sure am glad I have seen and heard them now! I can, without photo by Rory Case a doubt, ensure you their music is nothing Picture the Ocean live at Expressions on Saturday, May 25 less than enjoyable be fortunate enough to experience the and I encourage you to take a listen. lively musical journey they will take They are on tour right now, so check you on. www.picturetheocean.com out their schedule and maybe you will
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“Get on the Doc Bus” tour brings film to Nelson
Friday, June 7, 7 p.m, at Expressions, 554 Ward Street, Nelson, tickets $10 This summer, OPEN Bus in screening the awardCINEMA founder and pro- winning documentary film gram director Mandy Leith Connected. This film by will spend four months Tiffany Shlain explores the driving across Canada in visible and invisible conher VW Westfalia bus, con- nections linking major necting film lovers, film- issues of our time—the makers and community environment, consumption, screening programs. Get on population growth, techthe Doc Bus is a pilgrim- nology, human rights, the age to explore our country’s global economy. Employing documentary legacy dur- a splendidly imaginative ing a time of change, share combination of animation OPEN CINEMA’s innova- and archival footage, plus tive hybrid event model several surprises, Shlain and build offline and online illuminates the beauty and community along the way. tragedy of human endeavor The goal is to seed a grass- while boldly championing photo submitted roots community screen- the importance of personal Mandy Leith and her VW Westfalia bus are ready for a cross country tour ing network to support our connectedness for understruggling documentary standing and coping with www.GetontheDocBus.com industry. today’s global conditions. Expressions, in Nelson, submitted by will host Get on the Doc Get on the Doc Bus
Movie: Still Mine explores building and living Wednesday, June 5, 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson Based on true events, quickly gets on the wrong Micheal McGowan’s exqui- side of an overzealous sitely crafted and deeply government inspector, affecting love story about when he (God forbid) uses a couple in their twilight unstamped wood milled years is laced with wry from his own trees. humor. As Irene becomes Still Mine tells the increasingly ill, and amidst heartfelt tale of Craig a series of stop-work orders Morrison (Academy Award , Craig races to finish the nominee James Cromwell), house. Hauled into court who comes up against the and facing jail, Craig takes system when he sets out to a final stance. build a more suitable house After this screening, for his ailing wife Irene FLIKS takes a break for (Geneviève Bujold). the summer and returns in Using the same tech- the fall for its 11th year of niques to build his new presenting quality movies home as his shipbuild- in Nelson. ing forbearers used, Craig submitted by FLIKS
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Movie Night at The Expressions Cafe
Get on the Doc Bus! presents
Connected film Screening
Friday June 7 at 7 p.m.
Tickets $10
Expressions
554 Ward Street, Nelson
advance tickets or more information call 250-354-3910 www.facebook.com/expressionsnelson Check out www.getonthedocbus.com
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Arts&Entertainment Lower Columbia Craft Exhibition 2013 calls for artists
Deadline for artistic entries is Friday, Sept. 13, Show is Oct. 18 - 27 at the Rossland Art Gallery The Rossland Council part of the Province wide elry, wood, clay, glass, soap submission form go to for Arts and Culture is celebration of the Craft making and basket weaving www.rosslandcac.com accepting submissions for Council of BC’s 40 year and others. Also included submitted by the Rossland a two week craft exhibition. celebration. A variety of as part of the two week cel- Council for Arts and This event will raise the different mediums will be ebration will be workshops Culture profile of local craftspeople showcased in the exhibition and demonstrations. within our communities as including fiber, metal, jewFor the guidelines and
Papa Thom to give a benefit concert for St. Saviour’s Food Pantry Saturday, June 8, 7 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral, 701 Ward Street (at Silica), Nelson Papa Thom, a musician who travels Canada raising awareness of homelessness and poverty, will give a benefit concert for St. Saviour’s Food Pantry Papa Thom’s musical style has been called folksy, funky, bluesey, his energy
contagious and his lyrics thought provoking. St. Saviour’s Food Pantry began 13 years ago assisting people in need in the Nelson area. The Food Pantry is open every Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. Admission to the
concert is by donation, Nonperishable high protein items such as canned beans and fish will be most welcome. For further information, phone 250-352-9871. submitted by the St. Saviour’s Food Pantry Committee
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Rides and housing needed for visiting British Artists In Residence
Oxygen Art Centre is of Bristol are three women and from the UK. If you oxygenartcentre.com. submitted by hosting four members of and one man, university are able to help out, please grads, all in their mid-20’s contact Oxygen at info@ Oxygen Art Centre Bristol Diving School, a UK-based artist’s colkids, colour me! Lake Facts: lective, as Artist’s in Residence from Saturday, Did you know?.. June 8 to Friday, July 5. This is Oxygen’s first Ospreys, also known as multi-person residenPandion haliaetus, are cy and they are facing one of the most common challenges we haven’t birds of prey seen near had before, starting with Kootenay Lake. Did you needing a rideshare from know in between Balfour Vancouver to Nelson on and Nelson there is an Saturday, June 8, plus or average of 19 active nests minus two days, for four per year? people. Oxygen has billeted Brought to you by two of the four visiting artists and are in need of accommodation for and two more! Do you have a theExpressNewsUpdate spare room available for the month of June? Know friendsofkootenaylake.ca of anyone needing a house info@friendsofkootenaylake.ca (205)777-2955 sitter? Love your Lake!! The visiting members
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Opinion&Editorial Publisher’s note
A message for tourists: How to fit in when you come to Nelson
We can spot you 500 metres away and immediately know you’re not from this area. Kootenay-ites are a very friendly By Nelson Becker bunch, so we tend to say hello to everyone. After you’ve been here for a short period of time you will start to see people you know on Baker Street, and of course you will say hello to them. After you’ve been here awhile longer you will see people you don’t know but because you see them every day you will start to say hello anyways. After awhile longer, because you can’t remember whom you know and whom you don’t know, you will start to say hello to everyone.
My Opinion
Pretty soon ‘hello’ will turn into conversations on Baker Street. Interesting topics for Nelsonites are the weather, “If you don’t like the weather in Nelson wait 5 minutes.” Dogs on Baker, or the restriction of dogs on Baker is a topic we have not found an agreement to, between the City Council and the citizens. Other Topics include Albertans, fear of overdevelopment, and chickens and bees. Most locals are willing to discuss any topic of controversy, and all locals, no matter their politics, have a strong sense of community spirit. Locals donate freely to causes they believe in and work together, mostly. It used to be that we could tell a tourist by the camera bag around his or her neck, but many locals are photog-
by Spencer Pollard
Interpreting Interpretations Everyone has their own unique interpretation of… well anything. But what if someone’s interpretation isn’t something you can agree with? Let me be your interpreter to try and explain what I mean. Art and various social issues are often two sided affairs. Art can be considered beautiful or ugly but that generally is up to the viewer, it’s all about applying the critical eye. Social issues can be seen through a similar viewpoint, it’s all about viewing the pro’s
and cons and coming to a reasonable conclusion. Interpreting also comes into play when it comes to assigning meaning to a formal language, usually associated with computing and mathematics. Respecting viewpoints and reaching compromises, this is how we need to go about things. Logical and human factors play a key role in any interpretation and we should rely on these practices before we jump to any conclusions. Vague topic yes, but it’s up for interpretation.
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
raphers so it is not so easy to decipher anymore. If it’s 3 a.m. in the morning and the Baker Street sign says don’t walk, even though there are no vehicles around, many locals will wait for the light to change. Locals rarely wear ties and the women here rarely wear high heels. We have 50 restaurants here, yet many locals think we do not have enough. Many locals came from the city in effort to escape pollution, noise, and the rush. What they did not leave behind was their cultural interests and dreams to have live music on demand at any hour, which of course cannot be sustained. If you really want to fit in and get to know the locals, take a couple of them out for lunch. We come with all kinds of dietary persuasions.
Fish Heads and Flowers Flowers to the beautiful woman in the line up at the coffee shop. I was standing by at the store’s entrance doors and struck up conversation with you while you awaited your turn and I was waiting for a ride. I commented how much I would love to be able to buy myself a special coffee drink but I couldn’t afford to as I was on a tight fixed income and those kinds of things I have to forfit with my budget. As I was outside waiting for the city bus with my grocer-
ies, unbenounced to me, you had ordered an extra latte’ for me as well and ran across the parking lot over to me and handed it to me right before the bus was about to take me home and wished me a good day before we drove off, you have no idea how much that meant to me that you took the time to care as I was not having a great day, until you crossed my path and changed it with your kind act. signed: feeling grateful to have met you
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How did you spend your evenings in the last month? tell us at
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/your_evenings
Last week’s survey responses:
Do we in Canada still need a senate? 61.3% No
32.3% Reform 6.5% Yes Other: We should have an overview of what Parliament legislates, but with more transparency and lower costs. It is typical of Harper to make a service, institution or organization look bad then point out its need for reform. His reform. I think we are playing into his hands by abolishing it. It needs to be elected, with a time limit and the ability of Canadians to recall Senators who do not perform. All politicians need a job description by which they can be ‘ let go’ by. A waste of tax payers Money. It has lost it’s purpose and has become pork barreling and a JOKE.
Why or why not?
Waste of taxpayers money. The Senate once may have functioned to our advatage but now has been minipulated and abused especially by the current government. Unless the other parties speak up on how the Senate can be saved and what useful functions it will perform, it should be Abolished. Elected and non-partisan the Senate is an antiquated form of government that consists of overpaid stuffed shirts. Senators (and all politicians) need a pay cut while most low income earners should get a pay raise. There is a better way to spend 15 million tax payers dollars. Changing the system to have elected senators for a fixed term means senators will be publicly accountable and relatively quickly replaceable if necessary. Elected senators will no longer be political party appointees, giving the public better quality choice and a more objective senate, which is something we Canadians lack now. Sober second thought? Come on, if we must have a Senate, it should be elected by the people! In theory the idea of “sober second thought” is good but in reality it’s just another form of political favoritism. It would be better to have proportional representation an therefore have more ideas put forward and more concern for the ordinary Canadian rather than the rich.
I want to know what they do! I want to see regulations in regards to their attendance and engagement with community. I want to have them be accountable and to strengthen the rules about their tenure and that they can be gotten rid of if they do not do their job. I want to know projects that they are involved in that actually help improve our Canadian community. Get rid of the allowances and make it a reward to be appointed to the Senate for doing whichever party a lifetime worth of service. I like having two chambers I do not like the fact that they have a free for all and do very little and that they do not make themselves relevant to our society... this should be their priority really... The present Senate is composed of unelected bench-warmers. Senators should not be appointed by the prime minister of the day. Ineffective, inefficient, unnecessary... Patronage, cushy for life, very little use to Canadians. I say abolish it and achieve what little balance it provided by instituting proportional representation. waste of bodies and money, and no results, just more red tape for hard working small business people. 1. Should NOT be appointed 2. Should have a limit of years as Senator (4 max). 3. Should have proportional representation of parties.
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Nelson & Area: Fri. May 31- Sun. June 9
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lEcoSociety’s Cottonwood Market at Cottonwood Falls Park
lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle llCabaret at the Capitol walk’ - Lakeside Gates 1st & 3rd
Theatre 8 p.m. 11 p.m. lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m.
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Gradens at 119 Morgan St for Joy in the Garden, a journey into the Feng Shui magic & Geomancy of gardening. Hosts Pietro Comelli and M.Charlyne Chiasson will lead you thru a fun, interactive & informative day. Enjoy fresh garden salad lunch. $ 60.00, sliding scale available. 9:30-3:30. Call 205-7772768
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lMeat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. lThe Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936. mation, please call 250-352-6936. Sun. June 2 lllNiko at the Hume
Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
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llGathering Of Eagles:
Pipeline and Tanker Free 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Castlegar, Brilliant Cultural Center, 250-825-4517
a friend and your open ears. lVendor markets 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Castlegar Station Museum, 250365-6440 FMI $5.00 per space. lCribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727.
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Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m. lQi Gong at the Nelson Seniors Centre 719 Vernon 10:30 llCastlegar Sunfest llYard Sale. Wholesale Club Skateboard Jam 10 a.m.-4 p.m. a.m. $3 drop-in Parking Lot. 10:00 AM. Proceeds to Morning beginners. Afternoon lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle Classic‘Friends Difficulty Level - EasyClassic sk9E000057 Sudoku Difficulty Level - Medium sk9M000084 of the Family’ walk’ - Lakeside Gates, Mon & advanced skaters showcase. llRoller Derby Exhibition lNelson Storytelling Guild Thurs 9:30-10:30 matches at Selkirk College in meets the first Sunday of every month lHeritage Harmony Castlegar 2 p.m.. Dam City Rollers in The SelfDesign High Commons, Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming vs Kamloops and Kootenay upstairs in the Legion Bldg. at 7 anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John Kannibelles vs Spokannibals p.m.on Sunday. Bring a story to tell. 250-352-6892
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Tues. June 4 lllCliff Maddix and friends
6p.m. The Library Lounge lRC Indoor Electric plane and helicopter flying, beginners welcome, small gym rental fee. 4pm at Central School Gym. Contact jdnelsonrc@gmail.com
Wed. June 5 lll Paul Landsberg at the
Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. lllOpen Stage with Estevan at Spiritbar door 8:30, show 9 p.m. llThe Higgs Particle: an exploration of the origins of matter with Morgan Dehnel at Expressions, 554 Ward Str. 7:30 p.m.
llFLiKS presents drama
STILL MINE - Octogenarian builds a bungalow without permits for ailing wife. CAPITOL. www. FLiKS.ca lNelson Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. every Wednesday 6pm -Annex, Selkirk `10th St Campus. New members welcome. small facility fee, first visit free.http:// www.nelson-tech- club.info/ email info@nelson- tech-club.info lLearn to make a QUILT with Susan Foot at the Women’s Centre 9-11.45 call 551-4951
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lllClicks and Whistles at Wed. June 5 cont’d Spiritbar 10 p.m lOvereaters Anonymous llMovie: Connected, awardEducation Room Community First Medical Clinic 518 Lake Street winning documentary. Expressions, Nelson noon
554 Ward Street, Nelson 7 p.m. $10.
Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250352-9916. lDarts at the Nelson Legion. 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727. lGirls’ Night with MargaretAnn at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-3525656.
Summer Fete Potluck. 5 p.m. Lakeside Park, Rotary Shelter. More information ANKORS 5055506
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monthly luncheon at the Hume Hotel, noon, the first Wednesday of each month. For information call 250-7051. lNelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008. www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org
Thurs. June 6 lllKiyo & Guests at the
Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. llPotluck at AFKO 723 Ward 6pm. Best way to meet people and practice your French! (Association des francophones des Kootenays Ouest) lQi Gong at the Nelson United Church 602 Silica St 10 a.m. $3 drop-in lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates, Mon & Thurs 9:30-10:30
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Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250352-9916.
lAcupuncture for Addictions.
Free drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-505-7248.
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llConnect With Community
llExhibition opening photographer Janet Dwyer from Salt
Spring Island at the Kootenay Gallery of Art in Castlegar www. kootenaygallery.com llThe Nelson Grans to Grans at the Ymir Hotel 6-8 p.m., Kazuri jewellery for sale. lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362.
Sat. June 8 lllFamily friendly house
concert--Lowry Olafson plays guitar, sings. Adults$15; kids$8 p.nina@shaw.ca or 250-352-9547 for tickets&details.
lllPAPA THOM benefit concert for St. Saviour’s Food
Pantry, 701 Ward Street, 7 pm. Info 352-9871 lllThe Cave Singers w/ Immune 2 Cobras at Spiritbar 10 p.m llThe Stride To Turn The Tide Walkathon for HIV/ AIDS in Africa. Lakeside Park Cottonwood Park. Register/Pledge 10 a.m., walk 10:45 a.m.
llAndean Despacho Ceremony Crystal Mountain, Svoboda Road, Nelson 10 a.m.
lEcoSociety’s Cottonwood Market at Cottonwood Falls Park 9:30-3:30 p.m.
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Ontario musician Lynn Jackson brings her songs and soulful storytelling to the Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw, Thursday, June 6.
lMeat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. lThe Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936. mation, please call 250-352-6936. Sun. June 9 lllNiko at the Hume
Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. lVendor markets 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Castlegar Station Museum, 250365-6440 FMI $5.00 per space.
lSt.
Saviour’s
Anglican
Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome.
Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 lSt. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4 p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308.
lNelson
United
Church
Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822.
lAscension Lutheran Church
Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515. lCribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-3527727.
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