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Tanzania, here I come ! Olivia Marshman: Youth Ambassador for YCI raising travel funds
Goal: $5800 Donate now at: http://yci.tigweb.org/ ind/OliviaMarshman
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This October Olivia Marshman will be travelling to Tanzania as a Youth Ambassador with Youth Challenge International (YCI).
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Youth ambassador going to Tanzania In 2012, Olivia Marshman graduated with honors from LV Rogers Secondary School in Nelson, BC. Last year she attended Selkirk College where she completed the first year of the Applied Science program, as a prerequisite for engineering. This June she was awarded the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) that allowed her to attended a week long youth leadership and communication seminar. RYLA opened her eyes to everything she wants to contribute to the world around me. Tanzania Facts: Tanzania is located in East Africa on the Indian Ocean, bordered by Kenya and Mozambique. Tanzania has a population of approxi-
mately 45 million people in a country only 1.5 life expectancy and a high infant mortality, 35.7% of the population lives below the national poverty line. Olivia’s Fundraising Goal: Youth Challenge International (YCI) depends on each of its volunteers to achieve a fundraising goal of $3800. This, combined with airfare, has set Olivia a personal fundraising goal of $5800. “I feel that with the support of the people of Nelson I will be able to meet this goal� says Olivia. Donating to a great cause: Donating gives you the opportunity to support an international cause and in doing so effect positive change. YCI is a
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Lemon Creek update
As more residents of the Slocan Valley reactivate their water systems in response to the lifting of the water bans, fewer and fewer people have been building community since 1988 using the washcars and potable water facilities set up at the Resiliency Centre. In consideration of those still transitioning back to their own water systems, EFC maintained the water and showers until Monday
August 12. The Resiliency Center remains an important venue for congregating and sharing information. Staff at the Resiliency Center can provide a private place to discuss how the incident has affected residents and their families and provide direction and support to those who are affected. submitted by Executive Flight Centre
registered Canadian charity with tax receipts issued for any donation larger then $25. YCI is a leading global youth development organization that promotes youth innovation to drive positive change. Their community development programs are designed to meet the needs of youth affected by poverty through four integrated sectors: livelihoods, health, leadership, and the environment. YCI engages youth in creating solutions to the challenges they face, incorporating youth development, volunteering, partnership, and equity into all that they do. submitted by Olivia Marshman
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Nelson breast cancer survivors paddle to wellness Saturday and Sunday September 7 & 8, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Flathead Lake Lodge, Bigfork, Montana
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A dragon boat races across the water
Canadian passion for the growing sport of dragon boat racing will spill across the 49th parallel this September, when two teams of paddlers from Nelson, B.C., travel south to participate in the second annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival. Held Sept. 7 – 8, on the pristine waters of Flathead Lake, the Montana Dragon Boat Festival has quickly emerged as one of the largest dragon boat festivals in the United States — in large part thanks to cross-border participation. Two groups of women from Nelson will be joined in Montana by 20 other Canadian teams, hailing from Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Medicine
Hat and Seven Persons, Alberta. The Nelson dragon boat teams, known as the “Kootenay Rhythm Dragons — Sisters in Sync” and “Abreast in the Rockies,” are both comprised of breast cancer survivors and supporters who have bonded through their personal experiences of breast cancer diagnoses and their goals to raise breast cancer awareness. The Kootenay Rhythm Dragons formed their club in 2004 to bring friendship, the thrill and fun of dragon boat racing and support to women who have had a breast cancer diagnosis. Altogether, 95 teams registered to participate in the Montana Dragon Boat Festival, which in its
Full Moon, full of it?
Tuesday, August 20, 7:30 p.m. New Grand Lounge The Centre for Inquiry tical place in the history of will be meeting some- human culture, so it’s no where in a quiet corner wonder that many myths in the lounge at the New — from werewolves to Grand Hotel to eat or drink induced lunacy to epilepor just hang out and will tic seizures — have built be full moon mythbusting. up regarding its supposed The moon holds a mys- effects on us.
inaugural year was named the 2012 Montana Tourism Event of the Year. Each team, consisting of 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steersman, will race on Flathead Lake in Hong Kong-style, 46-foot dragon boats that are distinguished by a dragonhead at the bow and a dragon tail at the stern. The Montana Dragon Boat Festival is organized by the Kalispell Convention and Visitor Bureau and sponsored by the Flathead Community Foundation. Visit: http://www.montanadragonboat.com for more information. submitted by the Kalispell Convention and Visitor Bureau
“It must be a full moon,” is a phrase heard whenever crazy things happen and is said by researchers to be muttered commonly by late-night cops, psychiatry staff and emergency room personnel. Is any of it true? Well
bring on the evidence. Bring a myth, convey a truth. Come meet some critical thinkers. For more information, contact Nina at: rnmr2011@gmail.com submitted by the Centre for Inquiry
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Come on down to this year’s last MarketFest! Friday, August 23, 6 - 10:30 p.m. on Baker Street MarketFest is once Tofu Stravinsky, The Arron again, and for the last time Nelson and the Buzz, this year, back on Baker Intersect and many more. Street in Nelson this August EcoSociety’s Markets 23 starting at 6 p.m. and Director, Jesse R. going until 10:30 p.m. This Woodward, is once again is a rain or shine event working with vendors, but with luck the weather business owners, and city will be beautiful, the sun agencies to ensure that the will shine, and the music August 23rd MarketFest will fill the streets. This is a big success. “June and MarketFest musical line- July MarketFest events up includes Shred Kelly, were huge hit and were the
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biggest and best attended MarketFest celebrations in all of seven years that MarketFest has been running” he said. “Thousands and thousands of people have come out to take in and enjoy these street parties which I think really strengthens and supports the community here in the Kootenays”. MarketFest attendees
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Fix winter problems now
“In previous years we get an ice build up on our roof near the eaves. We would like to know how to fix this problem” damming may include any or depth by three. Ensure that all ratio for flat or vaulted roofall of the following: penetrations are “air sealed” ing. This means you need Home Front by Bill Lynch, Improving insulation valby checking all electrical, one square foot of venting to Paul Muntak & Steve Cannon ues; air sealing of all penetra- plumbing, and access hatch- every 300 square feet of attic Ice dams typically form tions such as electrical wiring es. Install weather stripping, area and one square foot of in cold weather when snow and boxes, attic access hatch, caulking, tape, and vapour venting to every 150 square on the roof melts higher up. plumbing vent pipes; ensur- barrier where required at the foot of flat roof area or vaults. The meltwater then runs ing adequate ventilation in penetrations. Check your sof- Ideally the venting is well down to the lower roof at the attic / roof system. fit ventilation on the exterior distributed if approximately the eaves, which is colder Today’s building code to see if screens have been half of the venting is installed and then refreezes. This cycle requires the insulation to be plugged or are missing. in the soffits and the remaincontinues repeatedly build- R-44 in an attic space and You may be surprised, ing half is installed at the top ing up ice at the eaves. In the R-28 for flat or vaulted type wasps and birds will often end of the roof. most severe case ice dams are spaces. Check your insula- use these areas that are missAlso check that there is capable of backing up water tion by measuring the depth ing screens and build their a clear unobstructed airflow past the point where there in inches. Every type of nests plugging off the soffit between the insulation and the is “eave protection” creating insulation will provide dif- ventilation. underside of the roof deck. If leakage inside your house ferent R-values. However a The building code there is no airspace install near the exterior wall and/or rule of thumb to calculate requires a 1:300 venting ratio insulation stops or baffles to ceiling. The solution for ice the R-value is multiply the for attics and a 1:150 venting provide this essential airflow. Steve, Chris and Bill are Building Consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson. http://www.lynchinspections.com
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18th Annual Fat Tire Festival just around the corner Friday to Sunday, August 23-25, various locations in Nelson The Nelson Cycling (bring your fanciest, oldClub’s annual Fat Tire est, or funkiest bike down), Festival held in memory Kootenay Krawl (slowest of local avid cyclist Cam one wins!) or the popuAlexander is fast approach- lar Last Wheelie Standing ing. Held August 23-25 Competition. at various venues around If you are not comfortNelson, the festival cel- able joining in the racing, ebrates a love of all things then Saturday is the day for bicycle, and helps to raise you! In the morning we money and awareness for have a relaxed group ride the Nelson Cycling Club. featuring the Smallwood Friday night kicks off Trail system. Or, starting at 5 p.m. at the parking lot at 11 a.m., you can hop on on the corner of Baker and a shuttle with Footsteps Hendryx with bike decorat- Eco Adventures to Giveout ing, followed by the bike FSR for the BlackJack DH parade down Baker Street. Shuttle Ride – collect your Then join us for “BikeFest,� cards to make 21 and win! an evening of fun, free events At 3 p.m., you can head including the Show’N’Shine up to Mountain Station for
the Poker Ride. The day’s events wrap up at 5:30 p.m. at the Uptown SportsBar at the New Grand Hotel for the Roots, Rocks and Rhythm Party where you can reminisce about the days’ events and collect prizes. We are also raffling off a signed Troy Lee Designs D3 Helmet! Sunday is our chance to showcase the new trail developments that have been going on at Morning Mountain. There’s the new uptrack, featuring a low grade and easy switchbacks, and the extended, buffed out downhill course with a spectator friendly finish. The day features the adult
and kids cross country and downhill events. Come out to participate or just to spectate – it’ll be worth it: we’ve got the Whitewater Fresh Tracks Express truck serving up great food all day! Thanks to all of our sponsors, this should prove to be the best Fat Tire Festival yet – you won’t want to miss a moment of it! Check out: www.nelsonfattire.com for all the details! We still need volunteers too, so if you’ve got some time to spare, please be sure to contact us via the website! submitted by Nelson Cycling Club
ing up for the “side lying� palliative massages learned to help those in the community dealing with chronic conditions or palliative conditions. Naomi Onoue is visiting Canada for two months working as a Wwoofer and summer student in the Power of Touch
Lakeside Park on Monday, August 12 till Sunday the 18. For more information call the Director of program Christine Sutherland at 1-800611-5788. Everyone is welcome to attend. submitted by Christine Sutherland
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Toadfest Ahead at Summit Lake in Nakusp Tuesday and Wednesday, August 27-28, Summit Lake Summit Lake Provincial Park, just south of Nakusp, will once again become a focal point for young and old alike wanting to help toadlets safely across Highway 6. It is the fourth annual western toadlet event, or Toadfest. It runs from 4 -7 p.m. on Tuesday August 27, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28. Every year tens of thousands of western toadlets, each not more than the size of a dime, get squashed as they attempt their first migration from the shoreline of Summit Lake, across Highway 6, to upland habitat. In addition to helping toadlets safely across the highway, there will be Toadlet on finger other activities to see and do, including live aquat- in the region. “We want Summit Lake ic insects, amphibians, and reptiles on display, to remain one of the key as well as information on breeding areas for westinvasive plants, bears and ern toads in the Kootenay other wild animals living region, and the province,”
said Arrow Area Supervisor for B.C. Parks, Chris Price. “A key part in doing so is ensuring that local communities know the importance of it, and get involved
in conservation efforts like this, quite literally, in a hands-on way.” www.fwcp.ca submitted by the FWCP
Nelson CARES Society (NCARES) has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting local and regional community organizations to submit proposals to manage the first project to emerge from the work of the Age Friendly Community (AFC) initiative. The new project Kootenay Seniors - will be a coordination and information hub for seniors and
regional service providers and community members. Its aims are to: 1) define an age friendly community; 2) develop a model of community collaboration; 3) identify gaps in services and barriers to accessing existing services; and, 4) develop and fund a network of services for seniors that will address the identified gaps and barriers. “This service will be
regional in scope, so the RFP is open to qualified organizations throughout Electoral Regions E and F, as well as Nelson.” says Project Coordinator Corrine Younie. Interested organizations should contact NCARES at 250-352-6011 or seniorsproject@nelsoncares.ca to request a copy of the Kootenay Seniors RFP. submitted by Nelson CARES
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Age friendly community initiative call for proposals their support networks, as well as for seniors’ service providers. The pilot project will be funded by Osprey Community Foundation and Columbia Basin Trust through the AFC initiative. The project is part of a three year initiative led by NCARES, funded by Osprey Community Foundation and Columbia Basin Trust, and guided by an Advisory Committee of
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Nelson City Police news: motorcycle death On Tuesday, Aug. 13, at approximately 2 a.m., Nelson Police were notified of a possible motor vehicle accident in the area of Kootenay Lake Hospital. Nelson members attended the area immediately and
located the accident scene. The accident was a single vehicle accident involving a motorcycle. The rider was located and emergency medical attention was provided by members until EHS and Nelson Fire attended. The
rider was transported to Kootenay Lake Hospital by EHS where he succumbed to his injuries. At this time the name of the rider is being withheld pending notification of family. Nelson Police, along with the assis-
tance of the Nelson RCMP Integrated Collision Analyst, are continuing their investigation as to the cause of the motor vehicle accident. submitted by the Nelson Police Department
On Wednesday, August 14, 2014 at 11:08 p.m. the Slocan RCMP and the West Kootenay Traffic Services attended the 5900 block of Highway 6, Winlaw on a pedestrian fatality. Investigation has revealed that a loaded
Super B semi trailer was south bound on Highway 6 and struck a 35 year old female who was standing on the roadway. The area had no artificial light and the female was dressed in dark clothes. The name of the
deceased will not be released until all of the NOK have been notified and at that time the BC Coroner may release the name. If anyone witnessed a female hitchhiking between Playmore Junction Highway 3 and 6 and Winlaw around
the time of 10:30 - 11 p.m. please contact the WKTS. The BC Coroner and West Kootenay Traffic Services are continuing to investigate this fatal crash. submitted by the West Kootenay Traffic Services
The Salmo Detachment responded to over 40 calls of service relating to the Festival. There were 14 prisoners, and one had to be taken to hospital as it appeared he was suffering some mental distress. The calls of service ranged from Assaults, Possession of a Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, other drug possession files, trespassing, theft, Mental Health issues, Causing a Disturbance,
liquor files and vandalism. Salmo RCMP was assisting with highway roadchecks, during one roadcheck after Shambhala a travel trailer was removed from the road for noted safety deficiencies. Unfortunately there was one serious collision that occurred in the East Kootenay area involving a vehicle leaving the Festival on August 13. Police made over 200
drug seizures consisting Cannabis (marihuana), Hash, Cocaine, MDMA (Ecstasy), Ketamine, Methadone and other drugs with details to follow. There are several drug charges being recommended for Possession For the Purpose of Trafficking. There were eighteen (18) drivers issued driving suspensions that were under the influence of drugs and ten (10) under the
influence of alcohol where 24 hour, three day or 90 day immediate driving suspensions were issued. Police would like to thank the local community for their patience at the extra road checks set up during the week of Shambhala to detect unsafe driver’s and vehicles to help keep our communities safe. submitted by the Salmo RCMP
August 14, 2013 – The Wildfire Management Branch has responded to 114 wildfires in the Southeast Fire Centre over the past week. The majority of them have been small, spot-sized wildfires and none of the fires are currently threatening any properties or infrastructures. All but two of the 68 active wildfires in the Southeast Fire Centre were caused by lightning. The
majority of these fires are located in remote areas near Mica Creek, Revelstoke, Nakusp and Duncan Lake. The largest of these fires are: a 75-hectare fire 1.5 km east of the north arm of Duncan Lake, the 64.5hectare Perry Ridge fire 4.5 km west of Winlaw (now 100-per-cent contained), a 22.6-hectare fire 35 km northeast of Revelstoke, near Jumping Creek, and
a seven-hectare fire 30 km northeast of Invermere. The Fire Danger Rating is “moderate” to “high” throughout the Southeast Fire Centre with the exception of the Cranbrook Fire Zone, which is “low” to “moderate”. The Southeast Fire Centre would like to thank the public for its help reporting wildfires during the increased activity this past week, and for its diligence
in the safe use of campfires in this period of elevated fire danger. To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone. For the latest information on fire activity, conditions and prohibitions, visit the Wildfire Management Branch website: www.bcwildfire.ca submitted by the Southeast Fire Centre
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Lemon creek spill: water bans lifted Water Orders Lifted For All Areas Interior HealthAuthority has lifted the “Do not use orders” for all reaches of the Kootenay and Slocan Rivers and Lemon Creek. Water sample data provided for this area meets the Canadian Guidelines for Drinking Water and has been declared by Interior Health as safe for home, irrigation, recreation and drinking use. Interior Health Authority
advises residents in this area thoroughly flush their drinking water and irrigation systems as there will be stagnant water in the lines. Directions on how to do this are posted at: www.interiorhealth.ca. If, after flushing, residents have any concerns or detect any odours of fuel, please contact IH Health Protection at 250-420-2220. submitted by Executive Flight Centre
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What is earwax?
dr. science Christine Humphries
If you find yourself saying « Speak up I cannot hear you!!! » you may be suffering from excess earwax. Earwax is a sticky semi-soft substance that is secreted by cerumeninous and sebaceous glands in the outer part of the ear. Earwax is not actually a wax; it is a complex mix-
ture of cerumen and a mixture of dead skin, sweat and oil. There are two types of earwax: a wet-type and a dry-type. Scientists believe that the type of earwax is a genetic trait influenced by a single gene called ABCC11. People who inherit one version of the gene have wet earwax, and those who inherit the other version, thought to be only different in one base-pair of DNA, have grey and flaky dry ear wax. Scientists
have now determined that wet earwax is completely dominant to the dry type. Furthermore, because wet earwax has a fat content near 50% whereas dry earwax has very little fat (less than 20%), scientists believe that the ABCC11 gene may be directly involved in the transport of fat into the ear canal. The function of earwax is to both to keep the ear lubricated and to protect it from foreign materials. Dirt and other par-
ticles are trapped in the sticky ear wax, and both the action of little hairs in the ear canal, called cilia, and movements of the jaw move the wax towards the outside of the ear. Earwax has also been found to have antibacterial and antifungal properties due to, among other things, its low pH (around 6.1) that provides a slightly acidic environment that is unfavourable for bacterial and fungal growth.
Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Christine Humphries, a molecular biologist
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Local bat sightings on the rise The Kootenay Community Bat Project (KCBP) has received numerous calls from residents of the area who have found a bat on the ground, had a bat fly into the house, or have a bat roosting in an unusual location. “This is the time of year when the juvenile bats are learning to fly and their not very good at it” says Juliet Craig, Coordinating Biologist for the KCBP. “They fly into houses or fall on the ground and have difficulty getting up again.” A bat roosting in a strange location, such a low on a wall or under a patio umbrella is likely a juvenile and can be left where it is,
as long as it is not at risk of coming into contact with people or pets. A bat found on the ground can be put into a pillow case or cloth shopping bag and pinned, open end up, to a tree or wall in the shade. That way the bat can hang upside down in a protected location during the day, and fly out when Bat roosting in a potlight it’s ready in the evening. “The most important bat to get it tested for rabies thing is not to come into or have the shots themdirect contact with the bat” selves, neither of which is a warns Craig. “It is very rare good outcome.” Difficulty Level - Easy that a bat has rabies but still The Kootenay possible. If a person has Community Bat Project biolobeen at risk of being bitten gists recommend that anyone or scratched by a bat then who has come into direct conthey have to either kill the tact with a bat contact Interior
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Arts&Entertainment Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism promotional video launch Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism is inviting the community to come and watch its latest promotional video at Movies Under the Stars this month. The three and a half minute short film will be presented on Saturday August 17 before the film ‘We Bought a Zoo’ and on Sunday August 18 before ‘Mao’s Last Dancer.’ The film will also be previewed before ‘The Holy Grail’ on Saturday August 24 when Movies Under the Stars travels to Riondel Campground. Created by local film maker Mike Parenteau, the film celebrates Nelson Kootenay Lake’s four seasons with a focus on the
region’s spectacular scenery and landscapes. Viewers are taken on a four-season journey featuring summer sunsets, autumn landscapes and iconic winter activities. The arthouse film also promotes the region’s eclectic arts scene, diverse restaurants, boutique shopping and year round recreational activities. Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism Executive Director Dianna Ducs says the film tells an inspirational story of what the region has to offer, a story that is beyond words. “This video captures the very essence of Nelson Kootenay Lake. We are proud of what our region has to offer, and we want
A still shot from the promo video
visitors to come and experience its beauty and diversity year round,” Ms Ducs says. For more information
visit: www.nelsonkootenaylake. com submitted by Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism
Madchild performs for all ages show at the Royal Monday, August 19, 6 - 9 p.m. at the Royal Since the 2012 release of Madchild has released the his debut solo album Dope video for the album’s lead Sick, Madchild has refused single, It Gets Better, featurto rest. Following near-con- ing Sophia Danai. stant touring this past year, After many years of sucthe Vancouver-based emcee cess with Swollen Members, is set to release his sopho- Madchild branched out cremore album, Lawn Mower atively to become a solo artMan, on August 6th via ist and was rewarded with Suburban Noize/Battle Axe the highest chart position Records. As anticipation for of his career as his debut the album continues to grow, album, Dope Sick, debuted Click ad to go to advertiser’s website.
at #3 on the Canadian Billboard Top 200 and #7 on the US Heatseekers chart. Madchild wasted no time taking to the road on a soldout Canadian tour alongside Tech N9ne, which he immediately followed-up with a 40-date headlining tour across the country performing to packed venues. On Monday, August
19, Madchild will be performing in Nelson at the Royal for an all -ages show. Tickets are $40 or $100 for VIP and can be purchased at the Telus booth in the mall. Check out th efacebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/ events/1387514781472969/ submitted by Indoor Recess Inc
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xpressions and PRESENTS Jazz 5 Folk 5 Classical 5 Film 5 Workshops 5 Meetings
Present: Movies Under the Stars at Lakeside Park
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Arts&Entertainment Andrea Wright reads from new novel Greenstone Rising Thursday, Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library When the town of Greenstone, Montana is thrown into chaos by a planned dam expansion, people from the United States and Canada form a cross-border alliance to save Sweet Grass Valley from flooding. Conflict erupts as passions collide. The complex relationship between people and nature
provides a springboard for an intimate story of power by Kootenay author Andrea Wright. Anyone who lived through or who understands the impact of hydroelectric dam development in the Columbia Basin will find resonance in Wright’s novel, which brings to life the human aspect of
progress and power. Food is also a character in Wright’s novel, bringing people together. Recipes included in the back of the book are a nod to Wright’s other passion: she ran the Wild Rose Restaurant in Rosebery for 20 years. submitted by the Nelson Public Library
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Kootenay author Andrea Wright
Singer-songwriters Circle series kicks off with three artists Friday, Aug. 16, 8 p.m. Booksmyth Underground, 338 Baker St. $7-10 sliding scale Booksmyth Underground Others. Currently they their own free will with is kicking off its new Singer- are touring in support of Easthope taking the lead songwriter series with Easthope’s third recording on vocals, guitar, and performing artists Colin with Hoffman, Timothy occasionally harmoniEasthope, Brandon Hoffamn Lake. The tour features ca. Hoffman alternates and Rhoniel. minimal arrangements between mandolin and Easthope and Hoffman of Easthope’s songs, as double bass, singing synhave been working togeth- well as a handful of tra- chronous harmonies . er since 2010, when they ditional and cover selecNelson songstress collaborated on Colin’s tions. Stripped-down the Rhoniel will also perform debut, Of Myself and songs breath and flex of bringing her eclectic mix
of folk, beats and electronica to the stage. As always, this Bookksmyth Underground event includes an open mic for 5 local Songwriters to perform so be sure to get into Booksmyth and sign up early. submitted by Booksmyth
Youth Play: Mary’s Wedding 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 is presenting Alberta playwright Stephen Massicotte’s play Mary’s Wedding directed by Stephen D Fowler. 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. submitted by The Nelson Theatre Company
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Arts&Entertainment Faye Blais in concert Tuesday, August 20 in Nelson
Tuesday, August 20, 8 p.m., Expressions, 554 Ward St Back from her fifth had placements in televisuccessful Australian tour, sion and film worldwide Faye Blais is making her (including Northern Ontario way to western Canada Native-Canadian documenwith a stop at Nelson’s own tary Return to Manomin), Expressions to promote her as well as radio play on release On the Bright Side, CBC and in Australia. She an edgy folk project record- is a festival favourite at ed in a cabin in Northern home and in Australia, New Ontario. The album blends Zealand and Taiwan. This a precise voice and warm tour precedes a string of harmonies with indie-pop shows in the USA. acoustic and electric instruTickets are $12, availmentation. Her sound has able at the door or in advance been described as continu- by calling 250-354-3910 or ing the thread started by stopping by Expressions, Joni, picked up by Ani and Monday through Thursday fashioned by Feist. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Faye’s songs have submitted
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Listen to Faye Blais at: http://www.fayeblais.com/ Rory on the town by Rory Case
For eight whole days I was apart of something huge. Something bigger than just a festival; I was part of a family. The Shambhala “Farmliy” to be exact. Every year, for the last four, I’ve attended Shambhala, and every year it gets better. This year I saw some deeper meanings to the reasons why I come. There is something so magical about being in the BC mountains, breathing the fresh air and admiring what a scenic place the Kootenays is. There is also something about the thousands of people that gather in these mountains and trees to dance, year after year. It seems as if everyone, even though so diverse,
Sweet sixteen for Shambhala have at least one thing in common (whatever it may be). A year can go by and you may run into these people and pick up right where you left off. Whether you saw someone for five minutes the year before or maybe it’s a close friend, the joy of being in the same place at the same time is unexplainably. All the elements come together at Shambhala, and I have finally realized, it’s the combination of nature, music, and sharing it with people that really make it unique. It really is the most beautiful gathering of individuals I’ve experienced. Thank you Shambhala for a week of no worries. Watch for photo by rory case my videos at DJVibe facebook Koots hoots camp happy to reunite at Shambhala 2013. or blog. http://www.djvibe.com/
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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
Shambhala and its Effects Shambhala is the biggest event around these parts every year but many people aren’t a fan of what it brings to our community. Granted, some of the characters that drop into our town this time of year might be overly colorful for some people. What people tend to forget are what positive benefits Shambhala brings us. Firstly, I’d like to point out that I have never actually been to Shambhala so I won’t be talking directly about what happens at the festival per say as it wouldn’t be overly factual. One obvious fact is that tourism gets a huge
boost as people from all over the world descend on our town. Shambhala also gives much more attention to electronic music in terms of exposure, that might be a bad thing if you aren’t a fan of the genre but for folks like me and many others it gives people a more diverse perspective on music as a whole. These are just a couple of positive benefits Shambhala brings us. You may not be a fan of it but you can’t deny the enormous effect it has on our community. Regardless of how you feel, Shambhala is here to stay.
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
Thanks to the community from Pat & Maia Dear Friends and Family, How can our family possibly express our appreciation for the generosity, love and support we have received over the past nine weeks from the community of Nelson. After receiving the video link to Raising the Curtain, Maia and I were overwhelmed with the amount of energy, work and talent that went into that event on our behalf. We would like to thank the performers, donors, volunteers and organizers. We only
wish we could have been there. The fundraising events, individual donations, cards, paper cranes, prayers, neighbours caring for our home and cooking meals for Zoe and Liam, all have been instrumental on our road to recovery. We cannot wait until we are back in Nelson and can thank each and every one of you in person. With much love and gratitude, Pat Henman, Maia Vezina and Family
Editorial Privacy is your choice
T h e issue of priBy Nelson Becker vacy-control over personal information has changed over time. When the telephone first came into public use many people had concerns about telephone directories which listed names, phone numbers, and addresses. many people opted for an “unlisted” number. Since the internet, many people voluntarily share with the world the most private of issues. Of course they do so out of choice and consciously. It turns out that the Americans have been spying on its own population
and spying on others around the world. I’m not so naive as to believe the USA is the only nation spying on its citizens and other countries. It should be assumed that anything being sent via email is public info in Canada. Governments have been using different threats to justify this incursion into people’s privacy. Private companies also spy on us. Some do so because they want to sell us things. They look at our searches to see what we are interested in. We are told that if we want to stop invasion we can opt-out, but really it should be a choice on our part to opt-in.
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Are you concerned about loss of privacy in today’s technological and internet based society?
With advent of the internet and e-mail and voice recognition and searching software, it has become incredibly easy to monitor everyones conversations. Those in favour of surviellance say it is necessary to reduce the threat of terrorism. Those against this surviellance say the ends do not justify the means. What do you think?
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/privacytoday
Last week’s survey responses: Would you be in favour of increasing minimum wage? To how much? keep $11 $12 same 10% 15% 20% comments:
should be 1/10 that of the Prime Minister of Canada, or 1/10 that of the President of the company, whichever is less In the last few decades, people lining up at food banks are getting longer and longer. Child poverty has also increased substantially. Even at $15/hr people can’t make ends meet. Inflation dictates a small raise but should not be too much as to cause the loss of jobs for students and part timers. It should be enough for someone working full time to live on.
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Neither nor. Find a fair level and increase it annually automatically to the CPI (Consumer price index). Further give consideration to having different minimum wage levels for adults that need to live from that wage vs. i.e. a high school student that may be quite happy to do a temporary job at that wage level. A full time job at $15/hour still brings you in under the national poverty level. To say that the cost of products necessarily has to increase is not stating the whole picture. Living wages are what is
important first and not profits for business owners/companies. should be multi tiered like it used to be. Young students or first time workers should have a lower starting wage. Rent increase faster than wages (no mortgage if income lower than $2300+/ mnth). Local economy = local food/clothes/crafts: wasted local talent because “NAFTA” import/”farm” jobs overseas = unemployment here; small business no afford more pay, corps/banks/govt/ real culprits. The minimum wage should be raised to $12 immediately, but then increased 2.5%/year until it reaches the ‘living wage.’ Due to the cost of living, food, rent, utilities it is still difficult to live on even $15.00 per hour. There needs to be a minimum, and it needs to be higher than it is now - and it needs to keep up with inflation, with regular increases. Because it would compromise profits that businesses need to survive. When businesses go under so do
minimum wage jobs. At the same time, reduce the maximum wage in the same amount as the increase in the minimum. Minimum wage is for entry level jobs with low skill and minimum education or jobs with potential to supplement the wage with tips. Keeping it at 10.25 an hour ($21,320 a year for full time @ 40 hours/week) provides an incentive to pursue training in order to gain entry to higher skilled and higher paying jobs. The challenge in the Kootenays is people love the lifestyle and don’t want to leave for career opportunities. The demographics for Nelson tell an interesting story - the pig in the python is 32-45 and highly educated. Businesses should not have to pay teenagers and others who are not supporting themselves high wages. People (like teenagers) who are just learning how to work often cost employers more than more experienced workers. Employers need to balance out these costs with lower wages. I just wish more employers would realize that it is less expensive to pay higher wages to permanent employees in the long run.
The Express Survey is not a scientific survey but is intended to promote discussion in our community. The opinions presented on this page are the opinions of the author and do not represent the opinions of the publisher or staff of the Express News Update
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Nelson & Area: Fri. Aug. 16 - Sun. Aug 25
lll Live Music
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lllNelson Acoustic Jam Fri. Aug 16 Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 2-5 p.m. lllRequest DJ. Finley’s llThe Express Presents Irish Bar and Grill lllErica Dee w/ Little
Dinosaur at Spiritbar 10 p.m.
llPlay: Mary’s Wedding The Nelson Theatre Young Company, 812 Stanley Street 7:30 p.m. llMovie: The Wolverine 2 at the Civic Theatre 7:30 p.m. lWomen of all ages get togeth-
er 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.
lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Church Food Pantry, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 911a.m. Everyone welcome. Sat. Aug 17 lllHoola’s Birthday Shaker at Spiritbar 10 p.m. 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. llMovie: The Wolverine 2 at the Civic Theatre 7:30 p.m.
Movies under the stars at Lakeside Park.: Mao’s Last Dancer at 8 p.m. and group dance with JusDance at 6- 7:30 p.m. Made possible by Nelson & District Credit Union
llPrayers for Water at the
MIR Center for Peace, Selkirk College Campus, Castlegar 6-9 p.m. 250-825-4517
llMovie: The Wolverine 2 at the Civic Theatre 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. lVendor markets 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Castlegar Station Museum, 250-365-6440 FMI
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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 lEcoSociety’s Cottonwood Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Market at Cottonwood Falls Park 9:30-3:30 p.m.
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. Sun. Aug 18 lllNiko at the Hume
Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
Elementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515.
Mon. Aug 19 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
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lHeritage Harmony 9-11.45 call 551-4951 Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming lStitch up! Learn to Use a anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892
Tues. Aug 20 lllFaye Blais live in con-
cert at Expressions. 554 Ward st. Tickets are $12, 250-354-3910 lllCliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. The Library Lounge llMovie: The Wolverine 2 at the Civic Theatre 7:30 p.m. llSkeptics in the PUB- Full Moon Mythbusting 7:30 p.m. New Grand 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 Daybreak meet every week at 7 a.m. at the Hume
Wed. Aug 21 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. l Downtown Market, every 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 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
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. 250-3525656. lNelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008. www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org
Thurs. Aug 22 lllKiyo & Guests at the
Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. llEco Art Show opening: Sculptures by Seamus Gray at Kutenai Art Therapy Institute 191 Baker 3:30 p.m Artist’s talk 4:30 p.m. lMovie: at 7:30 p.m.. at Civic Theatre 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
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Fri. Aug 23 lllShred Kelly w/ Tofu
Stravinsky at Spiritbar 10 p.m.
lllRequest DJ. Finley’s
Irish Bar and Grill
lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lCivic Theatre presents Man of Steel @ 6:45 pm and This is the End @ 9:30 pm. lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362.
lEcoSociety’s Cottonwood Market at Cottonwood Falls Park
lCribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727.
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.
Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515.
9:30-3:30 p.m.
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Starting Thursday September 12 6 week grief support series for anyone grieving the death of a loved one. Free, register 250-3522337
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Scottish Country Dancing
Come have fun and learn to Scottish Country Dance. Starts Sept 9/13 Every Monday from 7-9 p.m. NO experience or partner required. Info Call: June 250-3521836 or Kathy 2530-3597545.
Sun. Aug 25 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. lKootenay Quilters Guild lVendor markets 9 a.m.-1 Free Accredited Drop In every first and third Thurs of each month. - 10 a.m. at Christie-Lees Hall, Radio Ave u
p.m. Castlegar Station Museum, 250-365-6440 FMI
Skateboard Coaching Monday to Friday
lHarrop Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sat. Aug 24 endor markets 10 a.m.-2 p.m. he lllFaraguna Brothers Harrop and District Community then Rafferty Funksmithat Centre Spiritbar 10 p.m. lSt. Saviour’s Anglican llThe Express Presents Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome.
Movies under the stars at Riondel Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 Campground: “Monty Python: the lSt. John’s Lutheran Church Holy Grail” at 8 p.m. Made possible Service. Everyone welcome to u Classic Level - Easy sk9E000062 by NelsonDifficulty & District Credit Union Sudoku Classic4p.m. Difficulty Level - Medium worship. 321 Silica St. 250lMuseum tours at Touchstones 354-3308. Nelson! Drop-in, every Saturday in lNelson United Church the summer, 11 a.m. - noon, free Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. with admission 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822.
June 25 - September 6 at Castlegar Rotary Skatepark. Free helmets, pads and skateboards
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