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K-River safe, S-River and creek still contaminated
Update as of Thursday, Aug. 8.
The Interior Health Authority has removed its DO NOT USE water restriction for the Kootenay River effective August 6th. This means that water drawn from the Kootenay River may be consumed, and it is safe for recreational purposes (from a health perspective). Quantum Murray, the environmental contractor delivering response services, emoved the containment booms at the Kootenay (Brilliant) and Lower Slocan (confluence with Kootenay). On Wednesday, Aug. 7, over 150 people from across the West Kootenays visited the Sandman Hotel to interview for positions with Quantum Murray. 18 people were hired and will begin work in the coming days. These employees will work with clean-up crews in a non-hazardous capacity and provide welcome relief to responders who have been on site for nearly two weeks Until further notice, a Do Not Use order for Drinking Water and Recreational Use remains in effect for Lemon Creek and Slocan River. In the majority of cases, well water is not affected by this order. However, shallow wells close to the creek or rivers, particularly those in gravel/ sandy soils, may be impacted. Residents should not use well water if there is a fuel smell in the well or at any tap. Potable water is available at the fire halls in Winlaw, Passmore and at the Junction of Highway 6 and Lemon Creek Road. Containment booms
remain deployed throughout the Slocan River system and it is capturing any free flowing product. The product is being skimmed off the water into a vacuum truck and removed to a licensed waste facility. A thorough air quality assessment was completed over the last week and results confirm to the MoE and IHA that atmospheric concentrations have been well within established government standards. Odors continue to dissipate, however, the smell of jet fuel is still occasionally apparent. It is important to understand that smell does not constitute a health hazard. Executive Flight Centre has engaged Polaris Applied Sciences from Kirkland, Washington to conduct a Shoreline Clean-up & Assessment Technique, or SCAT. Leading the SCAT team is Polaris Principal, Dr. Elliott Taylor, a worldrenowned expert in spill clean-up operations. The assessment is ongoing and continues to provide valuable information which is helping to clean-up the waterways by providing operational focus to the response teams and prioritizing where to focus their attention. Light “flushing” activities are being conducted by field crews with hoses and clean water. This allows responders to free product (Jet A1 fuel without additives) from streambanks and vegetation to make it available for collection. SNC Lavalin experts, in coordination with the Ministry
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Oil booms like these at Perry’s Crossing remain in place on the Slocan River.
of Agriculture, have collected vegetation and soil samples in support of the program of assessment for agricultural land. The Kootenay Organic Growers Society is also working closely with the various agencies on its members behalf. In areas where soil is impacted, the soil is being removed and trucked to a separate licensed waste facility. A significant amount of contaminated water and soil has been recovered. Quantum Murray requests that, for safety and health reasons, people stay off the river and don’t collect samples. The public’s help has been beneficial in helping to identify locations where fuel
is present. If you spot a site, identify the exact location and forward the information along with your name and contact to the Executive Flight Centre at info@lemoncreekresponse.ca (or call the toll free number at 1-855-399-1694). An increasing number of residents of the Slocan Valley are visiting the Resiliency Center at Winlaw Elementary. More than 30 people each day are accessing shower and washroom facilities, getting information, and speaking with disaster counselors For up-to-date information visit the Response website www.lemoncreekresponse.ca submitted by the Lemon Creek Response Team
Fraud caution for Residents
Residents of the Slocan Valley are reminded to be vigilant against people fraudulently representing themselves as part of the various agencies and companies involved in the response effort. At no time will response members ask to enter homes or request payment for any services etc.
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CommunityNews Friday, Aug. 9, 2013
Prayers for Water to celebrate spiritual connections to water Sunday August 18, 6-9 p.m. at the MIR Center for Peace, Selkirk College, Castlegar All are invited to par- prayers led by First Nations A $5 donation is ticipate in an evening of guests from the Colville requested. Contributions Prayers for Water; a special Indian Reserve: Billy Jo of vegetarian snack foods time of prayer and thanks- Bray and Rick and Linda or baked goodies are most giving, to be held at the Desautel, and will include appreciated. The event is MIR Center for Peace, on focused interfaith prayer, sponsored by the Kootenay the Selkirk College campus multi-cultural singing, cer- Region Branch United grounds, in Castlegar. This emony and meditation fol- Nations Association in timely event will feature lowed by refreshments. Canada and USCC Working
Groups. For more information contact: nadia@netidea.com 250-825-4517 or listenbreatheletgo@gmail. com 250-352-0818 submitted by the Kootenay Region Branch United Nations Association See also commentary on page 15
Taghum Beach swim advisory issued
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The Regional District Central Kootenay (RDCK) has issued a Swim Advisory for recreational users of building community since 1988 Tagham Beach. Beach water quality is poor and swimming is not recommended due to bacterial counts that exceed Health Canada guidelines. Swimming in water with unacceptable bacteria levels can increase
the risk of ear, nose and throat infection or stomach illnesses. The RDCK collects water samples on a weekly basis at Taghum Beach and warning signs will remain posted at the beach until sample results are once again within acceptable limits. submitted by the RDCK
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Meadow Creek Spawning Channel: New Hours and Open House September 8 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.at Meadow Creek Spawning Channel There is no question that not go unnoticed, especially to early October, with the the Kokanee spawning chan- by the grizzly bears that fre- peak time for viewing the nel near Meadow Creek, at quent the area. As a result, kokanee usually occurring the north end of Kootenay to both protect the bears and during the first two weeks Lake, is successful. The the humans who come to see of September. channel, jointly operated the red spectacle, the chanIn addition to the daily by the Fish and Wildlife nel will be open for viewing opening times, the Fish Compensation Program from 10 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. and Wildlife Compensation (FWCP) and the Ministry of each day, when bear activ- Program and FLNRO are Forests, Lands and Natural ity is at its minimum. The hosting an Open House at Resource Operations gates will be closed at all Meadow Creek Spawning (FLNRO), typically accom- other times. The Ministry Channel on Sunday modates up to half a mil- may order a temporary total September 8 between 10.00 lion spawning kokanee each closure to the public if there a.m. and 2.00 p.m. The year, with more than 40 mil- are future human-bear con- free, family event provides lion eggs being deposited in flicts at the channel. a great opportunity to talk the gravel. The kokanee spawning to biologists, and view the Such large numbers do run lasts from late August fish at (or near) the peak
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Three partners offer Adult Basic Education upgrading classes in a location with licensed childcare so parents can participate while their children are cared for nearby. Incommunity this innovative building since 1988 collaboration, Kootenay Family Place makes space available; Selkirk College instructors bring in resources and teach, and CBAL funds the childcare. In this program, everyone wins: parents are introduced gently to time spent away from their children
while benefiting from high quality, academic instruction in accredited course.. Parents of young children who felt formal education was out of their grasp have experienced transformative changes in their lives. It is the comfort afforded by the unique structure of the program that enables the parents to build confidence, credits and a clearer path toward a career. The program is now offered in three communities. Submitted by Selkirk College
of their run. ‘Bear Smart’ information will also be provided, and the limnologist (freshwater specialist) will be on site to answer questions about the Nutrient Restoration Program in Kootenay Lake. The spawning channel is located approximately four kilometres northwest of Meadow Creek off Highway 31. For more information about the Open House or the new viewing hours phone 250-354-6333. Submitted by FWCPColumbia
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The Koop welcomes new Executive Coordinator The Kootenay Boundary Community Services Cooperative (The Koop) will soon have a new Executive Coordinator, PrudenceElise Breton. She will be replacing Andrew Jarrett who is retiring after serving as Executive Coordinator for the past 10 years. His dedication and leadership has built The Koop into the strong organization it is today. “Prudence brings to The Koop a strong moral commitment to supporting co-operative activities and initiatives. She is known to be highly collaborative, as well as able to reach out to community members, establish positive relations, and draw individuals and groups into an organization” says Judy Pollard,
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Food Skills instructor Heather Love demonstrates how to make gluten-free breaded fish.
chair of The Koop’s board of directors. Prudence is looking forward to learning about the 12 Koop member agencies, the communities they serve, as well as the wide variety of community social services they provide throughout the West Kootenay Boundary region. Prudence was born and raised in rural Quebec and moved to Nelson to become the Executive Director of the Association des Francophones des Kootenays Ouest (West Kootenay Association of Francophones), a position she has held since 2009. She has been involved not only with the francophone community but also with the Kootenay Coop Radio and the City of Nelson Path to 2040 Sustainability
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Strategy (among others). visit www.thekoop.ca or Prudence begins her call 250-352-6786 position with The Koop in submitted by the Kootenay September 2013. For more Boundary Community information on The Koop, Services Co-operative
Food skills program improves access The Kootenay Co-op has stepped up to the plate. The local grocery store is working with the Nelson Food Cupboard to help improve access to nutritious food. Earlier this month the Co-op announced that it will help support the Nelson Food Cupboard’s Food Skills Program. The Food Skills Program is a series of food-related workshops offered to individuals who experi-
ence challenges accessing healthy food. Workshops will cover a range of topics including composting, bread, building soil, gardening in small spaces, pruning and pickles. The Co-op has offered more than $2,000 of support which will be used to purchase groceries, equipment and other program supplies. “The Kootenay Co-op has been a longtime donor and supporter
of the Food Cupboard and we are delighted to collaborate on this project,” says Food Cupboard Coordinator Anna Kirkpatrick. The Food Skills Project has also received funding from the Columbia Basin Trust’s Social Grants Program. For more information, contact 250-354-1633 or foodcupboard@shawbiz.ca submitted by the Nelson Food Cupboard
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Tire and oil recycling tour comes to Nelson
Thursday, Aug. 8 to Monday, Aug. 12 at Return collection facilities and tire retailers across Nelson With environmental oil, used antifreeze and their conversation now at the fore- respective materials. This front, the British Columbia year, in addition to a secUsed Oil Management ond Ambassador team and Association (BCUOMA), an expanded route, the teams in partnership with Tire will be communicating the Stewardship BC (TSBC), importance of recycling not proudly to announced the only used oil and antifreeze, launch of the eighth annual but also scrap tires. Summer Ambassador tour. For more information Two ambassador teams have about BCUOMA and a listing been traveling through 130 of collection facilities across municipalities and visiting the province, including 5 in 700 respective return collec- the Nelson area, please visit tion facilities, promoting the www.usedoilrecycling.com photo submitted responsible recycling of used submitted by BCUOMA The BC Used Oil Ambassadors were in Castlegar on Wednesday, Aug. 8
Kootenay ener-vention helps residents save money The RDCK will help helpits redisdents save engery and money while lowering its carbon emissions by investing in the Kootenay Energy Diet. The objective of the Kootenay Enegry Diet is to
help residents save money on their energy bills and improve their homes’ comfort. In addition to a home assessment for a fraction of te usual coast, participating residents will also have help
accessing LiveSmart BC and Fortis BC rebate programs and be eligible for financing from local credit unions. To sign up for the diet, attend on eof the upcoming “Ener-vention” (information
session) or register online at fortisbc.com/energydiet. “Ener-ventions” are scheduled in Slocan September 10, Creston Spetember 11, and Kaslo September 12. submitted by the RDCK
Water hammer
We hear a banging noise when we shut off our taps in the bathroom and kitchen of our house. Is this a serious problem and what can be done to fix it?”
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by Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Steve Cannon
The problem that you have described is called “water hammer.” When water that has been moving at several feet per second is stopped abruptly there is a considerable amount of force to deal with. Water hammer can reach pressures inside the pipes as high as 600 pounds per square inch. This happens when valves are closed quickly
causing the water that was moving at a considerable rate to abruptly stop. The water then bounces off the valve and creates a vacuum causing the water to reverberate back and forth through the plumbing line, sounding like someone pounding on the pipes. Metal piping is more susceptible to water hammer than plastic piping as the plastic is more flexible and tends to absorb some of the energy from water hammer. Usually this is a com-
mon problem on appliances equipped with solenoid valves such as dishwashers and clothes washers. However, as you described, this happens when you shut off your taps in the kitchen and bathroom. Today’s modern valves on faucets are capable of shutting off very quickly with a quarter turn or by pushing on the handle. The implications of this problem can include premature deterioration of valves, loosening of supports or hangers, to the most serious being fail-
ure of pipe connections. To fix the issue, have a “hammer arrestor” installed at the fixture or appliance. The hammer arrestor provides an air chamber inside the piping, which helps absorb the energy produced from water hammer. Also ensure that the plumbing supply lines are adequately secured neither too tight nor too loose. You could add a piece of rubber between the pipe and the strap to further “cushion” the pipe from the forces of water hammer.
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Nelson City Police news On Saturday, August 3 approximately 4 a.m., the Nelson Police received multiple reports of glass smashing and vandalism in the area of a local school. Upon arrival, it was apparent that the school had been the subject of an excessive amount of vandalism. There were multiple windows shattered as well as other damages sustained. The damage is valued at over $10,000. Although early in the investigation, the Nelson Police have identified persons of interest and are optimistic they will be proceeding with
criminal charges. The police are requesting any witnesses or any one with additional information to contact the Nelson Police Department and refer to police file #133569. On Tuesday July 30 Mayor John Dooley, Chair of the Nelson Police Board presented West Kootenay/ Boundary Crime Stoppers Founding Member and Board Chair Jack Fisher and Reserve Constable Brent Tipple with Police Board Certificates of Appreciation for their ongoing and out-
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L-R Mayor John Dooley, Nelson Police Board Chair; Mr. Jack Fisher, WK Crime Stoppers Board Chair; Chief Constable Wayne Holland, Nelson Police Department; Brent Tipple, Nelson Police Department Reserve Constable
standing performance in ing Crime Stoppers office their volunteer positions space within Nelson Police within Crime Stoppers headquarters. British Columbia. Mr. Fisher submitted by the thanked Chief Constable Nelson Police Wayne Holland for providDepartment
Perry Ridge fire 100% contained August 6, 2013 - After hard work from firefighters supported by helicopters, an incident management team and a number of personnel from the Southeast Fire Centre, the Perry Ridge fire is now
100 per cent contained. Since Thursday, August 1, the Perry Ridge fire received 19 mm of rain. This precipitation resulted in very little fire activity yesterday and so far today.
Today’s objective will be to fully extinguish hot spots near the fire’s perimeter and continue mopping up 37 feet into the centre of the fire. Because the burn is patchy and there is so
much unburned fuel, mopup will be a labour-intensive process that will keep firefighters committed to the fire throughout the week. submitted by the Southeast Fire Centre
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RCMP news: theft, vandalism results in washroom closures On August 5, at 11:45 am, police responded to a theft of approximately $12,000 worth of various tools. The theft occurred next door to Castlegar’s Common Grounds coffee shop on 18th Street. Equipment and supplies were being stored in this rented unit, as renovations were being done just seconds away at the CIBC. A white 1990 SUV vehicle bearing a British Columbia licence plate was observed in front of
the unit. Police are looking for any information from the public that may assist in identifying the suspects and vehicle relating to this theft that occurred during broad daylight. The investigation is ongoing. Castlegar RCMP are seeking the assistance of the community in efforts of identifying the individuals responsible for graffiti and other damages to property, specifically in the Millennium, Kinsman Park and Waldie
Trail areas over the past few weeks. Police are actively reviewing video surveillance in efforts of identifying the suspects. The graffiti tags include the words “DEMO”, “ f.n.c.”, “HASH”, “bcl”, “SLYME”, “DEVIL”, “SLIM”, “HALCYON”, “FELICIA”, “ SHSS Pride” and other various symbols and vulgarities. City of Castlegar Public Works has advised that the clean up associated to the mischief is near-
ing $10,000. Although the parks remain open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., due to the problems encountered, a decision has been made to close the washrooms at Millennium, Kinsman and Kinnaird Parks at 8 p.m.. Any information that can assist the police in this investigation are asked to contact the Castlegar RCMP or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1800-222-TIPS. submitted by the Castlegar RCMP
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Palliative, wheelchair and underwater massage classes offered This summer, the Gift of Palliative Touch helps to teach families and friends to care for those dying and disabled with hands on help. Christine Sutherland is offer her summer school of Palliative Massage at Lakeside Park from Monday Aug. 12 to Sunday, Aug. 18. “We have half of this class full of young people
under 18, a young Japanese doctor from Kumamoto and folks from the outlining areas of the Kootenays. There is a strong Rotary youth presence in this class and I am excited to see them in action in the community,” Sutherland said. “We are having the wheelchair class at Lakeside Park Monday morning at
10:30 at the Rotary shelter. Anyone in a wheelchair for any reason is most welcome to come and bring people with them that would like to learn to massage them in the chair. Everyone wanting to learn wheelchair massage is invited to attend this class, complimentary.” Christine is looking for participants that would like
to learn this ancient art of palliative massage with a contemporary addition of underwater massage at Ainsworth Hot Springs as a therapeutic finale to the course at the end of the week. She can be reached at 1-800-611-5788 or info@ sutherlandproductions.com submitted by Sutherland Produtions
Prune fingers and toes
Why do my fingers and toes, and not the rest of my body, become wrinkled after a long soak in water? dr. science Christine Humphries
Although your fingers and toes may look like dried up prunes when you come out of a hot bath, the cause of this wrinkling is exactly the opposite of what happens to plums when they dry up. Wrinkled skin is actually the result of the skin taking in water, not losing it. Our skin is made up of several layers: the outer layer (epidermis), a middle
layer (dermis) and a bottom layer (subcutaneous fat). On the top-most layer of the epidermis there is a layer of dead flattened skin cells, called the stratum corneum, which are very rich in keratin protein. Keratin, a major component of skin, nails and hair, is a tough and fibrous protein that swells in the presence of water. Water enters the stratum corneum by capillary action (this is the same way that water climbs
up from the tip of a wet paper towel). When the keratin comes into contact with the water, it swells. Because only this top layer of cells swells and not the skin layers underneath, the skin puckers to compensate for the increased area – the so-called prune skin! The reason we only see wrinkling on our extremities is because the skin on our fingers and toes is much thicker and tougher than on the rest of our
body. This is due to the thickness of the stratum corneum, which varies greatly; on the sole of the foot and the palm of the hand it can be up to several millimetres thick, while on other parts of the body it is usually only 35-50 micrometres thick. Thus, even though the keratin on other parts of the body swells when it comes into contact with water, this swelling is much less obvious than on the hands and feet.
Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Christine Humphries, a molecular biologist
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Arts&Entertainment Peter Corbett leads outdoor painting adventure
Thursday, Aug. 15, 7-9 p.m. at Touchstones and Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at outdoor location TBA, Register by Tuesday, Aug. 13 Touchstones Nelson invites artists of all backgrounds and mediums to join Winlaw artist Peter Corbett on an outdoor painting adventure. Participants will meet on Thursday evening at Touchstones Nelson for a workshop covering design, composition, colour theory, process, and all recommended materials and supplies for painting outdoors. The location for the day-long plein air painting excursion will be decided upon by workshop participants based on transportation and weather considerations. On Saturday, the group will set off at 10 a.m. for a day of plein air painting, returning to Nelson at 3 p.m. Peter Corbett has a long history of teaching plein air painting workshops across the province. His unique approach to painting and teaching is influenced by his career as both an artist and a wildlife biologist. Over the past year, Peter embarked on a year-long painting project with fel-
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Peter Corbett paints in the great outdoors
low artist Glenn Clark of Penticton, documenting the landscapes that would be impacted by Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline. This workshop complements their exhibi-
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Arts&Entertainment Adad Hannah: The Raft of Medusa (100 Mile House)
Opening Night: Friday Aug. 9, 7-9 p.m. Artist Talk: Saturday Aug. 10, 4 p.m. at Oxygen Arts Centre, #3- 320 Vernon St. (alley entrance) The Oxygen Art Centre is thrilled to be bringing the work of photographer and video artist Adad Hannah to Nelson this August for an exhibition of his project The Raft of Medusa (100 Mile House). Hanna was born in New York in 1971, spent his childhood in Israel and England. He moved to Vancouver in the early 1980’s. Hannah has exhibited his work all over the world where his work is collected by public institutions including the National Gallery of Canada. He has been long listed for the Sobey Art Award three times.
Oxygen Art Center will be showing both videos and photographic stills from Hannah’s re-enactment of French painter Theodore Gericault’s iconic painting The Raft of the Medusa (1818-1819). Gericault painting is considered a landmark work of the Romantic era were he bridges neoclassical ideology with the new romantic vision of freedom. The painting captures a moment of hope and the reality of despair as the castaways of the French shipwreck spot a ship on the horizon. In 2009 Adad Hannah
travelled to 100 Mile House B.C to remount the epic scene painted by Gericault in video and photograph form. In order to do this Hannah engaged the help of local high school students and community members to construct a tableau vivant or living picture of The Raft of Medusa. Typical of Hannah’s artistic practice where he creates a space for the viewer to question the framing of history and renew their perception of the institution of collecting and viewing art which is the legacy of our museum culture. Come by and see
the exhibition and meet Adad Hannah who will be in attendance on opening night and for his artist talk the following day. The exhibition will be open from August 10 - 31 with gallery hours: Wed Sat, 1-5 p.m. As part of the Columbia Basin Tour, this exhibition will also be open both Saturday, Aug. 9 and Sunday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit the Oxygen Art Centre website at www.oxygenartcentre.org. submitted by Oxygen Arts Centre
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Youth present Mary’s Wedding at former soup kitchen Thursday, Aug 15 & 22, Friday, Aug. 16 & 23 and Saturday, Aug. 17 & 24, 7:30 p.m. at 812 Stanley St. (across from Central School) The TNT Young Company will be presenting Alberta playwright Stephen Massicotte’s play Mary’s Wedding there on the weekends of August 16th and 23rd in their new temporary home at the old Elks Hall. Juxtaposing the destruction and horror of the First World War with the grandeur of the wide-open Alberta prairie, Mary’s Wedding tells the beautifully heartbreaking story of young love and lost innocence. The night before her wedding in July, 1920, Mary Chalmers dreams of meeting her young love, Charlie Edwards, and his time in France with the Canadian Cavalry. In her dream, the two realities, the war and home, the past and present, interweave and overlap, one into the other creating a fascinating look at how memory informs the present and allows us to carry on. Mary and Charlie are wonderfully brought to life by two of Nelson’s finest young actors, Sarah Jane Hicks and Gus Fowler
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Sarah Jane Hicks and Gus Fowler as Massicotte’s Mary and Charlie from Mary’s Wedding in front of the new temporary home of The Nelson Theatre (TNT) Company at 812 Stanley Street.
and directed by Stephen D Fowler. The TNT Young Company’s annual search for a summer home has ended with a temporary stage set up at the former Elks Hall, 812 Stanley St. “I’ve had an eye on the
Elks Hall for a while now,” Rowberry said, “most recently when it was used by The Kootenay Christian Fellowship for Our Daily Bread. When I saw that they had moved I asked Jim Reimer about it and he was happy to rent it to us. It’s
actually a very good space for a small theatre.” Tickets are $10 (students) and $15 (adults) available at Sanderella Boutique, 464 Baker St. and at the door. submitted by The Nelson Theatre Company
Oxygen Art Centre is looking for August volunteers Oxygen Art Centre is looking for folks to gallery sit for our August exhibition of “The Raft of the Medusa (100 Mile house)” by Adad Hannah. Gallery hours are Wednesday to Saturday from 1- 5pm during the period from August 14 - 31,
and the exhibition is also taking part in the Columbia Basin Studio Tour over the weekend of August 10 and 11, from 10am to 5pm. The artist will be in attendance for opening night Friday August 9th from 6-9pm and will be giving an artist talk
on Saturday August 10th at 4pm, which will be a great opportunity to find out more about the work! Volunteers are able to bank hours towards tuition credits for Oxygen Art Centre’s Continuing Arts Education tuition and Spring
and Summer Art Camps. If you are able to volunteer this August please let them know and they can work out a schedule: e-mail info@oxygenartcentre.org, or call 250-352-6322 submitted by the Oxygen Arts Centre
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Arts&Entertainment “The smile tour” comes to Trail Friday, August 9 at The Arlington, Trail BC While being such dif- that they’re both passionferent Artists and diverse ate about, Operation Smile: individuals, Aimie Laws and An international Children’s Shelby B do have something Medical Charity that heals special and very positive children’s smiles. in common: they are both In addition to strivdedicated Humanitarians. ing to help others, Laws To continuously fulfill their and B work very well as dreams to play music while a team and truly support helping others, these two one another’s careers, so to Solo Indie Artists have cho- join forces and offer their sen to embark on a BC- help to children and young Based Tour this Summer adults in need is just another (August 2013) and they dream come true for them. are calling their journey Throughout The Smile Tour, “The Smile Tour.” The girls the girls hope to “change will use their publicity to lives one smile at a time” by raise money to support a spreading awareness of how very special organization Operation Smile can make a
difference in the lives of the innocent and vulnerable and really help people feel more confident and comfortable in their own skin-and from there, they may blossom and flourish. Furthermore, part of the girls’ proceeds will be donated to Operation Smile. Laws and B are both very hard working Independent Artists who have an immense amount of drive and determination to pair with their Musical Talents. They have worked incredibly hard to get to where they are today and to
make a difference. These Artists will be in Trail on Friday, August 9 at The Arlington. Music starts at 9:30 p.m. They will be performing in Grand Forks on Saturday, August 10 at The Station Pub. Music starts at 8:30 p.m. You can also catch the girls at Jogas Espresso Cafe on Monday, August 12. Music starts at 5 p.m. Visit Aimie Laws website at: www.aimielaws. com. Shelby Babakioff’s website is: www.shelbybabakioff.com submitted
The 3 1/2 minute short will presented just before the movie “We Bought a Zoo” on Saturday, Aug. 17, “Mao’s Last Dancer” on Sunday, Aug. 18 in Lakeside Park and also
at “Monty Python’s the Holy Grail” on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Riondel Campground. The short film promotes our region and its eclectic arts scene, diverse
restaurants, boutique shopping and year-round recreational activities. For more information about Kootenay Lake Tourism visit www.nelsonkootenaylake.com
Promo short premieres at Movies Under the Stars by Nelson Becker
Kootenay Lake Tourism is premiering their latest promotional piece of our area at Movies Under the Stars.
Summer Reading Club wraps up Wednesday, August 14 1 - 3 p.m. at Nelson Library, downstairs Come celebrate with us to mark the end of this year’s Summer Reading Club and the CD release of Local Children’s Entertainer Mr. Mojo! This drop-in event will be held in the children’s
section of the Nelson Public Library from 1-3 p.m. Admission is Free! For more information: E-mail: nelson.summer.reading.club2013@gmail.com submitted by the Nelson Libray
Faye Blais in concert August 20 in Nelson Tuesday, August 20, 8 p.m., Expressions, 554 Ward St
Tickets only $12 call 250-354-3910
Church offers affordable day camp Monday, Aug. 12, 9am-12pm 702 Stanley Street Kingdom Rock is a kid’s day camp for children ages 6-12. The cost is only $20 for five mornings. Runs from August 12-16, 9am to noon. Located at the Nelson Evangelical Covenant Church. Come out for games, crafts, snacks, and tons of fun!
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Opinion&Editorial Water is a sacred element
commentary by the Kootenay Region Branch United Nations Association in Canada
Today, nearly one billion people in our world are without access to clean, safe drinking water. Here in North America, we take water for granted; we waste her, we pollute her, we put ever increasing demands on her limited and decreasing supplies, and we even commodify her. The catastrophe in Lemon Creek is a sad
reminder of water’s priceless value in maintaining our health and livelihoods. All are invited to participate in an evening of Prayers for Water on Sunday, August 18th at the Mir Centre for Peace in Castlegar from 6-9 p.m. Prayers for Water is an opportunity for people of all cultures and denominations to unite in response to what
My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
Speculation and Wonder Summer is well under way and with that also comes the end of the majority of the heavy hitters of television, but this doesn’t stop people from speculating what will become of their favorite characters when they return. But this speculation doesn’t just apply to television it applies to aspects of our personal lives as well. Now speculation is all well and good but keeping a firm check on reality is important. With speculation can come an emphasis on placing the fantasy that goes along with it to
become like a second reality if things are rough. It’s important to stay attached to this plane of existence and keep those dreams and fantasies in another place and yes that did sound horrendously pretentious and cheesy and I apologize. A bit of an iffy subject matter to discuss this week but I hope I get my point across. I know often I think of things being far better then they usually are and I know I am not alone in this. Speculate all you want on what Walter White is up to on Breaking Bad this year, just put more care into what you’re doing.
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
is rapidly becoming a global water crisis. It’s a chance to pray for water’s protection and to honor her life giving and sustaining power. This event provides a space where people can rekindle a more heartfelt appreciation for water and a deeper connection with her essence. Water is sacred and alive. She is the blood
of our Mother Earth, and all life depends upon her. Prayers for the Water is a means for people to answer her calls for mercy; to touch water’s life giving nature and to sing and pray for the light to cleanse her; to protect her purity and to guide us to right relationship with this most precious element of life.
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Nelson & Area: Fri. Aug. 9 - Sun. Aug 18
lll Live Music
ll Special Events
llPlein Air Painting Fri. Aug 9 Workshop with Peter Corbett. lllRequest DJ. Finley’s Introductory lesson: 7-9 p.m. at Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m. Touchstones Nelson llShambhala Music lMovie: Red 2 at 7 p.m. and Festival. www.shambhalamusicfestival.com
llShanti Children’s Yoga $2 for ages 6 - 11 1:30-2:30 p.m. at
The Conjuring at 9:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre
lEcoSociety’s Cottonwood Market at Cottonwood Falls Park
Nelson Library 9:30-3:30 p.m. llOpening Night: Adad lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle Hannah - The Raft Of The walk’ - Lakeside Gates 1st & 3rd Medusa at Oxygen Art Centre Saturdays 12-1 7-9 p.m.
lMeat Draws at Nelson Legion. llSocial Dancing at Finley’s 3:30p.m., in beverage room with 7-9 p.m. No cover Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. lWomen of all ages get togethlMuseum tours at Touchstones er to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lMovie: Red 2 at 7 p.m. and The Conjuring at 9:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362.
Nelson! Drop-in, every Saturday in the summer, 11 a.m. - noon, free with admission
lThe Nelson Scrabble Club
meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936. mation, please call 250-352-6936.
Sun. Aug 11 lSt. Saviour’s Anglican lllNiko at the Hume Church Food Pantry, 701 Ward Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Street (Silica Street entrance) 9lllNelson Acoustic Jam 11am. Everyone welcome. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 2-5 p.m. Sat. Aug 10 l l Shambhala Music llThe Express Presents Festival. www.shambhalamuMovies under the stars at Lakeside Park.: The Lorax at 8 p.m. made possible by Nelson & District Credit Union
ll CBCT Ve n u e Extraordinaire! Eight popular
valley artists! 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.. 2987 Slocan Valley West Road. 250 226-7013 llArtist Talk 4 p.m. Adad
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Movies under the stars at Lakeside Park.: Le Petit Nicolas at 8 p.m. made possible by Nelson & District Credit Union
l l CBCT Venue Extraordinaire! Eight popular valley
artists! 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.. 2987 Slocan Valley West Road. 250 226-7013
Hannah at Oxygen Art Centre. Part lMovie: Red 2 at 1 p.m. and of CBT Studio Tour. The Conjuring at 9:30 p.m. at Civic l l Shambhala Music Theatre Festival. www.shambhalamulVendor markets 9 a.m.-1 sicfestival.com theexpressNewsUpdate
p.m. Castlegar Station Museum, 250-365-6440 FMI
lHarrop Farmers’ Market
endor markets 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Harrop and District Community Centre
l Ongoing Events
llShambhala after party.
Funk Hunters, K+Lab, Timothy Wisdom at spirit bar 10 p.m.
llNelson Summer Reading Anglican Club end of summer party with speService: 10:30 am. All Welcome. cial guest Children’s Entertainer Mr. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 Mojo. 1 -3 p.m. at Nelson Library lSt. John’s Lutheran Church l Downtown Market, every lSt.
Saviour’s
Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308.
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Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. lCribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727.
lAscension Lutheran Church
Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515.
Mon. Aug 12 lllSarah & Rich at the
Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m. lQi Gong at the Nelson Seniors Centre 719 Vernon 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-in lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates, Mon & Thurs 9:30-10:30
lHeritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892
Tues. Aug 13 lllCliff Maddix and friends
6p.m. The Library Lounge lRC Indoor Electric plane and helicopter flying, beginners welcome, small gym rental fee. 3 p.m. at Central School Gym. Contact jdnelsonrc@gmail.com lRotary Club of Nelson Day Break. Weekly meeting, 7 a.m. at the Hume
Wed. Aug 14 lll Paul Landsberg at the
Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
vendor sells at least 80% locally produced or sourced goods Downtown Nelson 9:30 a.m .– 3:30 p.m. l Tai chi and qigong class lion’s park 8 - 9:30 $15
lAlzheimers/ Dementia Caregiver support group meet-
ings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or email Jleffelaar@alzheimerbc.org for more info. 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 lStitch up! Learn to Use a Sewing machine, alter clothes, mend, put in a zipper - FREE! 9noon at Nelson & District Women’s Centre 250-551-4951
lOvereaters Anonymous Meeting, Community First Medical Clinic, 518 Lake Street, Nelson, noon - 1 p.m., 250-354-4105
lNelson Women’s Centre
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. 250-352-5656.
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Wed. Aug 14 cont’d lNelson & Area Elder Abuse
Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008. www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org
Thurs. Aug 15 lllKiyo & Guests at the
Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. llFactor at the Coop Radio basement llPlein Air Painting Workshop with Peter Corbett at Touchstones Nelson plus Saturday workshop Registration 250-352-9813 llPlay: Mary’s Wedding The Nelson Theatre Young Company, 812 Stanley Street 7:30 p.m. 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
lNelson Women’s Centre.
Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250352-9916.
lKootenay Quilters Guild
every first and third Thurs of each month. - 10 a.m. at Christie-Lees Hall, Radio Ave u
Fri. Aug 16 lllRequest DJ. Finley’s
Irish Bar and Grill
llPlay: Mary’s Wedding The
Nelson Theatre Young Company, 812 Stanley Street 7:30 p.m. lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m.
Free Accredited Drop In Skateboard Coaching
Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 25 - September 6 at Castlegar Rotary Skatepark. Free helmets, pads and skateboards
lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362.
lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Church Food Pantry, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 911a.m. Everyone welcome. Sat. Aug 17 llThe Express Presents
Movies under the stars at Lakeside Park.: We Bought a Zoo at 8 p.m. made possible by Nelson & District Credit Union llPlay: Mary’s Wedding The Nelson Theatre Young Company, 812 Stanley Street 7:30 p.m.
lEcoSociety’s Cottonwood Market at Cottonwood Falls Park 9:30-3:30 p.m.
lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates 1st & 3rd Saturdays 12-1 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. Aug 18 lllNiko at the Hume
Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
lllNelson Acoustic Jam
Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 2-5 p.m.
llThe Express Presents
Roller Derby heats up Selkirk College Friday, Aug. 9, 6 p.m. at the Selkirk College Gym in Castlegar This Friday, Selkirk own Dam City Rollers take College opens its doors the track against Nelsons to derby fans of all ages Killjoys in a final all-orat 5 p.m., with an excit- nothing battle for a place in ing double header line the league semifinals. Can up. The first whistle home track advantage give blows at 6 p.m to start the Dams an edge against the clock on a Valley the undefeated ‘Joys? Only Vendettas vs. Rossland the final whistle will reveal Trail Roller Girls match. the answer. These gals have been Tickets can be purtraining hard and have chased online at http:// come really far this sea- www.brownpapertickets. son, and seem to be really com/event/440626 equally matched. Expect or from your favourite a close bout with explo- rollergirl! sive, powerful skaters! submitted by the At 8 p.m Castlegar’s Dam City Rollers llPrayers for Water at the MIR Center for Peace, Selkirk College Campus, Castlegar 6-9 p.m. 250-825-4517 lVendor markets 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Castlegar Station Museum, 250-365-6440 FMI
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lAscension Lutheran Church Anglican Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont
Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711
Movies under the stars at Lakeside Park.: Mao’s Last Dancer at 8 p.m. made possible by Nelson & District Credit Union
Elementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515.
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