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Shakespeare in Gyro Park
“Much Ado About Nothing” on Friday, August 23, at 2:30 p.m. Beatrice and Benedict have a lovehate relationship, Leonata tricks them into falling in love and Dogberry stops a scandal! All this and more in the Nelson’s Youth Theatre play in Gryo Park. Zooey Bingham stars as Beatrice, Zorn Rose as Benedick, Zoe Burrell as Leonatra and Tucker Bingham as Constable Dogberry (pictured on the right) along with many other talented youth. One show only so don’t miss this spectacular Shakespeare experience!
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CommunityNews Friday, Aug. 23, 2013
Toadlet migration at Summit Lake Tuesday and Wednesday, August 27-28, Summit Lake Summit Lake Provincial thousands of western toadPark, just south of Nakusp, lets, each not more than will once again become a the size of a dime, get focal point for young and old squashed as they attempt alike wanting to help toad- their first migration from lets safely across Highway the shoreline of Summit 6. It is the fourth annual Lake, across Highway 6, to western toadlet event, or upland habitat. Toadfest. It runs from 4 -7 Everyone is invited to p.m. on Tuesday August 27, help the toadlets safely and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. get across the highway. on Wednesday, August 28. In additions, families can Every year tens of view live aquatic insects,
amphibians, and reptiles on display, learn about invasive plants and explore a simulated “toad tunnel.” And there’s face painting, too! For information about the Fish and Wildlife Compensation program visit: www.fwcp.ca submitted by the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program
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The juvenile toads start emerging from the lake around mid-August and make their way back to upland areas where they forage until they reach adulthood.
Invasive Zebra Mussels in West Kootenay waters Zebra mussels, an invasive aquatic species, have devastating impacts where they are introduced. They can ruin fishing and recreational opportunities, alter aquatic habitat for plants and animals, and block water intake structures for hydro power. According to Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the threat of these mussels arriving and establishing in the Columbia Basin is high. “We are extremely concerned about zebra mussels arriving in our waters” says Sheila Street of FortisBC
who sits as Chair on the Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee’s (CKIPC) Aquatic Invasive Species Working Group. “Not only can these mussel infestations devastate the ecology of our river and lake systems, they can block water intake structures in hydroelectric plants, causing millions of dollars in damages and increase operating costs.” For more information on this invasive species, contact the CKIPC at 250-3521160 or see www.ckipc.ca submitted by CKIPC
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Drivers, prepare to stop – back-to-school season is here The Highway Traffic Act in each province and territory states that every driver, approaching from both directions toward a school bus with overhead red signal-lights flashing, must stop and shall not proceed until the bus moves or the overhead red signal-lights have stopped flashing (except on highways separated by a median strip, whereby
oncoming traffic is not required to stop). Also, school buses are required by law to stop at all railway crossings; motorists should likewise be prepared to stop behind school buses. Here are a few tips to help ensure that children reach their destinations safely: abide by the school bus traffic laws; watch for children running to catch
their bus; respect the crossing guards and slow down in school zones, during the school year; be especially cautious during periods of the day when students are travelling to and from home; watch for cyclists and pedestrians on roadways; when turning at intersections watch out for students using the crosswalks; teach your own children about safe
Selkirk College’s Community Education and Workplace Training Division has created a survey to solicit program ideas from communities across the region.
Selkirk is expanding its program offerings year-round and is looking for suggestions and ideas from residents, or visitors, in Kaslo, Nakusp, Castlegar, Grand
Forks, Slocan Valley, Trail, ment throughout the year. Nelson and the East Shore. Complete it here: The survey asks a http://survey.selkirk.ca/ variety of questions about survey6/wsb.dll/s/4gb4 people’s interests that will submitted by lead to program developSelkirk College
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conduct in roadways and on school buses. Take the time to review, remember, follow and share these valuable rules and tips with other drivers and your children. for more information contact Catherine Gaudreau, Communications/Media Program Coordinator at 613-739-1535 (ext. 228) submitted by the Canada Safety Council
Whooping cough and measles cases a concern A recent increase in whooping cough and measles in our province has a regional Medical Health Officer concerned, and he is reminding parents to make sure their children are immunized so they are not at risk. “The West Kootenays have had a surge of whoop-
ing cough cases in children over the last few weeks,” said Dr. Rob Parker, Medical Health Officer. “We have also seen measles activity this summer in the Lower Mainland, including the worrisome exposure of newborns in a hospital maternity ward in the Fraser Valley. The
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West Kootenays and the Fraser Valley have some of the lowest childhood immunization rates in the province.” B.C., has a comprehensive publicly funded immunization program for children and adults that protects against 16 illnesses. Vaccines can be obtained
for free from your local public health centre. Several community pharmacies also offer vaccines for children ages five and older. To learn more about immunizations, visit Immunize BC at: http://immunizebc.ca submitted by Interior Health
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Shed fire in Fairview
On Wednesday, August responded to the incident 21, at 5:19 a.m. the Nelson with two fire engines and Fire Department responded one utility vehicle. to a report of a shed on No injuries were reportfire. Both on duty members ed as a result of this inciresponded immediately with dent. The cause of the fire four additional members is still under investigation responding from home. by members of the Nelson Upon arrival of the first Fire Department and the http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/main/lemon-creek/ crew, a fully involved utility Nelson Police Department. shed was observed with the Nelson Fire Rescue fire spreading to the trees. would like to take this The first arriving crew’s pri- opportunity to remind mary objective was to pre- everyone that it is still wildThe Regional District ing efforts. building community since 1988 vent the fire from spreading fire season and if you would of Central Kootenay and All refundable beverage to further trees. The shed like a free home risk assessthe Nelson Leafs Recycling containers and milk con- was directly on the bank of ment, please contact the Centre are pleased to sup- tainers (non-refundable) are the creek and crews had to Nelson Fire Department at port the Kootenay Lake accepted in the bins at the be cautious as they extin- 250-352-3103. Hospital (KLH) Foundation. Transfer Station, sorting is guished the fire. submitted by the This month a donation of not required! Residents must In all, six firefighters Nelson Fire Department $7,000 will be presented to place individual containers the KLH foundation, repre- into the bins, no bulk loads Nelson CARES announces a senting the profits from bev- are accepted. Large volumes erage containers collected at of containers are accepted Request for Proposals (RFP) the Nelson Transfer Station at the Recycling Centre so far this year. In total the (Bottle Depot) located at building community since 1988 over 120 Silica Street. program has contributed Nelson CARES Society is seeking a non-profit $27,000 since 2010 to the submitted by the organization to coordinate Kootenay Seniors, KLH foundation’s fundraisRDCK an exciting new project emerging from the Age Friendly Community Initiative. This will be a twoClick here for year pilot project that is regional in scope. There is http://www.wunderground.com/swf/Rapid_Fire.swf?units=metric&station=IBRITISH76 $50,000 maximum funding available and the RFP is open to organizations from Nelson and/or RDCK theexpressNewsUpdate regions E and F. Data collected during the incident response has been released to the public for review. This data includes all results from testing performed on water, sediment and air quality.
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Redfish Festival celebrates the Kokanee return
Sunday, August 25, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Kokanee Visitor Centre, free admission It’s time to celebrate the It wouldn’t be a festiannual return of the Kokanee val without music, dance, salmon at Kokanee Creek bubbles, kids activities Park on Sunday, August and good food. Local food 25. Get ready for spawning vendors will be on hand tours, dance, food and fun all day for a meal or a along, with a traveling art treat. Opening the entertainexhibit from Living Lakes, ment will be Slava’s Dance from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Fusion at 1p.m. followed Visitors Centre. by music from Bessie Wapp This is the second annu- and Friends from 3 -5 p.m. al RedFish Festival present- in front of the Visitors ed by the West Kootenay Centre, oh and it’s free. EcoSociety. Guided chanThis festival will feature nel tours run throughout a special traveling art exhibphoto submitted the day where residents it presented by Living Lakes and campers can learn more Canada which explores the Naturalist Olivia van Jarrett yuks it up with Jerry the Moose before beginning the next tour at the RedFish Festival. about these wonderful fish Columbia Basin. who return year after year, Don’t miss this oppor- Red fish, while having a fun facebook Kokanee Visitors Centre. how they are the key to the tunity to spend the after- time at the park. For more details, go submitted by the Kokanee web of life, and what we noon with the family and Visitor Centre can do to protect them. marvel at the thousands of to www.ecosociety.ca or
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Why do Kokanee Salmon turn red during spawning? dr. science Christine Humphries
Visitors of the spawning channel at the Kokanee Creek Provincial Park in the late summer or early fall may wonder why the fish are red. The fish are called “Kokanee”which means “red fish” and are a landlocked fresh-water form of sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka). Kokanee usually look like rainbow trout with a blue-silver back. When
Kokanee reach sexual maturity, around the age of 3, they begin a new phase in their life cycle, which involves migration, spawning and death. During the spawning process, Kokanee become vividly coloured; their usual metallic grey body colour becomes bright scarlet; their head becomes olive green. To better understand why and how fish change colour during mating, I spoke to Dr. Chris Foote from the Malaspina UniversityCollege in Nanaimo, BC. He has conducted several
studies on Kokanee. He explained that spawning fish become red because of a coloured carotenoid pigment. In young fish, the carotenoid is deposited into the flesh (muscle) and this makes their flesh pink. Approximately four weeks before maturation, hormones trigger the transport of carotenoid from the flesh to the skin. In such a way, the skin of the spawning fish becomes bright red (and the flesh becomes white). The reason why fish become red may be due
Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Christine Humphries, a molecular biologist
to sexual preference. In his recent study, Dr. Foote and his colleagues found that male Kokanee were more attracted to red females than yellow or orange females (Foote et al., 2004). Red provides the highest colour contrast to the green background colour of fresh – water. Therefore, turning red may have to do with “standing-out” from the rest of the crowd. Check out video footage of a male Kokanee’s reaction to red females at http://www.mala.ca/fisheries/index.htm
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Emergency 911 NPD - Non Emergency (250) 354-3919 RCMP- (250) 352-2156 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477
Nelson City Police news: stabbing, assualt, and theft The Nelson Police Department had a busy week responding to more than 96 calls to service. A large portion of these were related to the good weather and volume of travelers stopping in Nelson for the various events in the area. Sometime overnight between August 13-14 culprits broke into a local pet store. Once inside they targeted the cash float and left other items untouched. The Nelson Police are investigating. On Wednesday, August 14, at approximately 8 p.m. the Nelson Police received a 911 call reporting a male stabbing people in Cottonwood Falls Park with a tattoo needle. The male was reportedly acting in a bizarre manner prior to the assaults and dressed in such a way that he would be easily identified if located. Unfortunately, no one noted which direction he left the area after reporting the assaults. Several victims were left with spots from the tattoo ink on their arms. All declined immediate medical attention despite being warned about the possibility of diseases
being transmitted through the needle. The Nelson Police are still investigating. If you have any information that would assist with the identification of either suspect please call the Nelson Police at 3543919 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). On August 15 at 1:49 a.m. staff at the Spirit Bar called the Nelson Police Department to request assistance with an unruly customer who was trying to get back into their establishment. Once the Police embers arrived a female who had assaulted a staff member by biting him was taken into custody. Members and bar staff worked together to safely remove her from the area and then she was transported to NPD cells. Several associates of the 23 year old visitor to Nelson tried to interfere with the police and staff but were dispersed without further incident. She was held until sober and will appear in Nelson law Court to answer to a charge of assault causing bodily harm and attempting to re-enter a licensed premise once removed.
On August 17 several people reported a male riding a jet ski making a very close run and sharp turn near the dock at Lakeside park, splashing several children on it. They reported he might be under the influence of alcohol. The driver then left the area with his female passenger. A short time later he came back and assaulted and threatened a male who confronted him about the incident. He left on his jet ski prior to police arrival. The 25 year old local male is known to the Nelson Police and warrants will be sought for his arrest for dangerous operation of a vessel, assault and uttering threats. NPD officers were kept busy on the evening of August 19, during the performance of Madchild (rap artist) at a downtown “all ages” venue. Over a dozen liquor seizures were conducted by officers and a few arrests were made, including the following: A 22 year old Fruitvale man was arrested for obstructing a police officer after he was found consuming liquor in a public place and then provided a false name to
police. He was released on an Appearance Notice and scheduled to appear in Nelson Court on October 2, 2013. A 19 year old Trail man was arrested for intoxication in a public place after being evicted from a downtown Hotel establishment. The man was lodged in NPD cells until morning. On August 20, at 1:25 a.m. NPD officers responded to a suspicious report of a woman’s sandal falling from atop the Nelson Orange Bridge from a motorist passing by. Police arrived on scene to find an emotionally distraught female perched and walking along the top of the bridge structure. Nelson Fire Department were called to the scene with a ladder truck and the Nelson Police Boat was deployed. After lengthy and successful negotiations with Nelson Police, the female agreed to be brought to safety by the Nelson Fire Department. She was transported to Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital for further assessment. submitted by the Nelson Police Department
At approximately 12:15 p.m. on Monday, August 19 the body of the 73 year old male who was reported missing in Mirror Lake on Sunday, August 18, was located by the RCMP Dive
Team. The male was in approximately 45 feet of water, close to where he was last seen. Locating the male proved more difficult than expected as the bottom of the lake is covered in
a significant layer of mud. The man’s body had sunken about 2 feet into the mud making him difficult to see. The RCMP are still attempting to locate the next of kin; therefore, no name is being
released. Foul play is not suspected and the case will be turned over to the BC Coroners Service. submitted by the Kootenay Boundary Regional Detachment
RCMP news: 73 year old man drowns
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What’s in the Cupboard? Recipes from the Nelson Food Cupboard Chickpea, Tomato and Feta Salad
1 540mL can cooked chick peas 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice By Jenny Erickson Salt and pepper to taste Drain and rinse chickpeas. Slice tomatoes in half and add to the chickpeas along with all the other ingredients. Toss lightly and serve.
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Food Pantry open house Friday, Septmber 6, 11- 1 p.m. 701 Ward St To celebrate its newly renovated space, the St. Saviours Anglican Church Food Pantry, located at 701 Ward Street (Silica Street side entrance), will hold an Open House on Friday, September 6, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. “We invite the community to come in and see what we have to offer,” says Nora Nitz, Food Pantry Manager. “We’ve been open at the Food Pantry here at St. Saviours for over 13 years, every Friday morning, rain or shine, even on holidays! We operate on free will offering so we are able to
be barrier free and no one is ever turned away.” Donations of food and monies are always gratefully accepted at the Food Pantry, which offers basic nutritious food, fresh fruit & produce when in season. Right now the most needed item is protein, but all donations are appreciated. The Food Pantry, is open to those in need every Friday from 9 to 11 a.m.. Tax receipts are available for donations over $10. For further information; please call Sandra at 250-352-9871. submitted by the Food Pantry
Finishing your basement
Home Front
by Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Steve Cannon
Many people think that finishing their basement is the same as finishing any other room in the house. This is not the case, as basements are below ground level. In turn the ground contains moisture making water infiltration a constant threat. Even in “well drained soils” concrete has a relatively high moisture content, which means that it is never really dry. In unfinished basements the moisture evaporates into the air, so when walls, ceil-
I’m planning on developing my basement. What issues do I need to plan for? I’ve heard about and read horror stories of finished basements containing mould and damaged finishes due to moisture. I do not want to go through the work and expense to have the same problem in the end. ings, and floor finishes are installed we can change the characteristics of the basement. For example if a carpet is installed over the concrete slab, this acts as an insulating blanket lowering the temperature of the concrete, so it is possible that the temperature will be close to, or at the dew point during some times of the year. The moisture then condenses under the carpet creating an excellent breeding ground for moulds. When you have analyzed your basement for moisture coming in
and you understand exactly what you want to achieve for your finished basement, you can then make your basement into usable, finished space for just about any purpose. Now moving on from moisture issues we’ll turn our attention toward the building code. You will need the appropriate permits to accomplish the renovation for any building, plumbing, and wiring that is to be done on the project. It may be a good idea to talk to your local building inspection department
or your contractor prior to the start of the job so you can plan for any unforeseen issues before you commence your renovation. The typical bitumous “damp-proofing” does not keep our basements “waterproof”, so ensure that moisture issues are a high priority to deal with before you put in the time and expense of developing your basement. This will ensure a comfortable and dry living space, it will also be much easier on your pocket book to do right, and do it once.
Steve, Chris and Bill are Building Consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson. http://www.lynchinspections.com
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Trail winter swim club competes in Kelowna Four swimmers from the competitive and one from the triathlete division of the Trail Winter Swim Club (TWSC) participated in the 1500 meter Kelowna Apple Open Water swim this past Friday with one also competing in the Triathlon on Saturday. Immediately following a swim clinic with Canadian Olympic Bronze Medalist Richard Weinberger (London 2012) on Friday ,Sharman Thomas Jr. took first place and a gold medal, with Jackson Konkin taking third place and the bronze in the 13/14 year old boys 1500 meter open
water. Eden Kormendy placed second for a silver medal in the girls’ 13/14 year old division while her brother Dylan, at 10 years old, raced in the 13/14 division placing 4th and Mike Konkin taking first place for the mens’ 40-44 category. On Saturday Jackson continued to challenge himself with the Pushor Apple Mitchell Triathlon where he placed 4th overall for 12/13 year olds. For more information to join the Trail Winter Swim Club (TWSC) Email: trailwsc@gmail.com submitted by the Trail Winter Swim Club
The 18th Fat Tire Festival
Friday to Sunday, August 23-25, various locations in Nelson The Nelson Cycling the Nelson Cycling Club. Club’s annual Fat Tire Check out: Festival held in memory www.nelsonfattire.com for of local avid cyclist Cam all the details! Thanks to all Alexander is fast approach- of our sponsors, this should ing. Held August 23-25 prove to be the best Fat Tire at various venues around Festival yet – you won’t Nelson, the festival cel- want to miss a moment of ebrates a love of all things it! bicycle, and helps to raise submitted by money and awareness for Nelson Cycling Club
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Picture attached (L-R): Eden Kormendy, Sharman Thomas Jr, Dylan Kormendy, Richard Weinberger, Jackson Konkin and Mike Konkin.
Free Accredited Square Dancing Drop-in Skateboard Sept. 9 - Nov. 11 At the Nelson Legion Coaching Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 25 - Sept. 6 at Castlegar Rotary Skatepark. Free helmets, pads and skateboards.
Mondays 6:30-8 p.m. Instruction given. $20 for 10 Dances / $4 Drop-in. Students 1/2price. email: bdean@look.ca
Travis T. in the Kootenays, Wish You Were Here by Chris Rohrmoser
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Arts&Entertainment Much ado about Youth Theatre in Gyro Park! Friday, August 23, at 2:30 p.m. at Gyro Park There’s much to do and bachelorette Beatrice. with Shakespeare under Mistaken identities, a vilthe Kootenay leaves this lainous plot and comedic summer! cops are all part of this On Friday afternoon, funny masquerade. August 23, Nelson Youth All-terrain and by donaTheatre presents Much Ado tion, the full-length script is About Nothing, the play performed by a keen group that The Avengers direc- of nine to fifteen year-olds tor Joss Whedon chose to who have a remarkable film as the followup to his grasp of the Shakespearean global blockbuster. Shake- dialogue for their ages. The speare’s famous wed- 5th annual Bard in the Bush ding comedy features the production stars Zooey love match between con- Bingham as Beatrice and firmed bachelor Benedick Zorn Rose as Benedick,
along with Tucker, Zoe, Sylvia, Solena, Sierra, Sebastian, Relmu, Peyton, Petra, Natasha, Margaret, Madeleine, Loki, Lachlan, Henry, Evan, Emma, Eirin, Bethany, Blaise and Andriana! Showtime is 2:30 p.m. for Much Ado About Nothing at ‘Ye Olde Quarry’ in lower Gyro Park, just off the top of downtown Nelson’s Vernon St. Audiences are encouraged to bring their own throne and feast to the
open-air venue. Picnic blankets and treats are more than welcome. Wear footwear and clothing appropriate for a day hike, and like much of Nelson, the short entrance path up from downtown is sloped. Excited to strut their stuff on the natural stage, this talented youth cast awaits your entrance. The scene is set, so don’t miss your cue! submitted by Nelson Youth Theatre
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Gaza Ark and the Estelle
Monday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m., Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St. Former Member of for its attempt to bring Parliament and United humanitarian aid to the Church minister Jim Manly, Palestinian people. Jim who was detained last was then deported back to year for challenging the Canada. Israeli blockade of Gaza, Eva Manly is a retired and his wife, Eva Manly, film maker and an active will present “Gaza Ark and advocate for social justice. the Estelle” on Monday, She and her husband live on September 9 at 7 p.m. at the Vancouver Island and both Nelson United Church, 602 have recently travelled to Silica Street. Israel and Palestine. In this Jim was the Canadian presentation, sponsored by representative for an inter- KAIROS, they share their national crew of thirty on concerns and will assist the Estelle, a ship flying local groups and individuthe flag of Finland and als to support change. part of an ongoing internaAdmission to the Nelson tional Freedom Flotilla. In event is by donation. For October, 2012 the Estelle further information, please was seized by Israel, its call 350-352-9871. crew arrested and detained submitted
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Arts&Entertainment Digitized Stevens Studio Collection launch Saturday, August 24, 1 p.m., Lobby of Touchstones Nelson Touchstones Nelson: Lamb Archives in 2008 Museum of Art and History is and contains a fascinating pleased to present the recent- diversity of images. From ly digitized Stevens Studio large industrial projects collection. On August 24th, and scenic landscapes of Touchstones Nelson will cel- the Kootenays, to commerebrate the online launch of cial portraits and photos photos taken by Art Stevens of Nelson businesses, the and Alice Stevenson, the collection covers a variformer owners and opera- ety of aspects of Kootenay tors of the Stevens Studio in life between the 1940s and Nelson, BC. 1970s. This notable collection Of particular note is was donated to the Shawn a series of captivating
Pride Coffee house
Saturday, August 31, 12 - 3 p.m. at Expressions Gather together to enjoy crowd with something some spoken word perfor- from the heart. mance, poetry, and music Interested in performin this casual, non-alcohol ing? Contact Meg Stewart ALL AGES event. at megstart@yahoo.ca or Do you have some- just show up for the open thing you wrote to share? stage mic. Please, encourDo you want to read an age our youth to attend, excerpt from your favou- and to be involved! rite book? Do you have a That’s right: All song to share? This event ages, everyone welcome! is not restricted to the By Donation. Location: Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/ Expressions, 544 Ward St, Transexual (LGBT) topic, Nelson. but it is a Pride event. We For full list of events hope to encourage anyone during the the Kootenay to attend and be heard. We Pride week celebration vishave some performances tit facebook at: arranged, but there is an https://www.facebook.com/ open mic component to events/1406482532901461 the setting so that people submitted by can drop in and treat the Kootenay Pride
images depicting the daily lives of Orthodox and Reformed Doukhobors. A selection of images from the collection may be viewed online at http:// www.flickr.com/photos/ touchstonesnelson. Please join us for the launch party on August 24 to view the digitized images and mark another successful milestone in Touchstones Nelson’s
photo digitization efforts. Meet the collection’s donor and photographer, Art Stevens, and enjoy refreshments while watching the remarkable slideshow of Kootenay history. This project was made possible in part through the British Columbia Arts Council and a grant from the Hamber Foundation. submitted by Nelson Touchstones
Expressions Coming up at
PRESENTS Jazz 5 Folk 5 Classical 5 Film 5 Workshops 5 Meetings
Saturday, Aug. 31, 12 p.m. - Pride Coffee House Tuesday, Sept. 10, 8 p.m.- Corinna Rose in concert Saturday, Sept. 21, 8 p.m.- The Great Plains in concert Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22 - Kootenay Storytelling Festival Monday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. - Alexis Normand in concert
Tickets at 554 Ward St. or call 250-354-3910
Movies Under the Stars finale at Riondel Campground Saturday, August 24, 7:30 p.m. at the Riondel Campground This Saturday, August Campground. 24, at 7:30 p.m. the movie The evening is FREE “Monty Python: The Holy for everyone to attend. Grail� will play under Bring a blanket and/or the stars at the Riondel lawn chair and make to
yourself comfortable. If you’re coming from the Nelson side, be aware that the last Ferry is at 10:20 p.m.
Thanks to the Express News Update and the Nelson and District Credit Union for making this possible.
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Arts&Entertainment Super summer for Nelson’s reading club Up, up and away! This year’s summer reading club blasted off with a superhero costume party, and soared forward from there with lots of reading, crafts, lifesized board games, and one amazing race. We’re all sad to see the summer end, but keep checking your library newsletter or online for more free events throughout the school year. To those who won our weekly draw, come and get your prizes! And to everyone who participated in our programs, thank-you. We had so much fun with every single one of you. We would like to invite participants to come to the library and fill out our evaluation forms to help make next year even better! For more information, and to learn about other free library programs and contests for kids, call the Nelson Public Library at (250) 352-6333 or visit our website: www.nelsonlibrary.ca submitted by the Nelson Library
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Theatre Thursday’s Puppet Show
The Friends of the Nelson Municipal Library
will be holding their annual book sale in the evening of Friday, October 25 and Saturday 26. Donations of lightly used fiction books will be accepted by library staff until October 5.
Fish Heads and Flowers Flowers To all the “kids” from the Shambhala Music Festival. I was not part of your scene, but I enjoyed seeing you come through our communities. Signed: Impressed old fart
Flowers to everyone who helped provide the great movies in the park! Community spirit is alive and well in Nelson! Signed: A grateful Nelsonite
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Opinion&Editorial
Opinion: Kootenay Pride week by Jane Byers 7 friend single 2 Ten LGBT5 person who has not been 8 3years 9 ago a dear 8 What 9 do we celebrate? The resilasked why Nelson needed a Pride discriminated against for their sexual- ience of our community, for we have had to fight for equal recognition 8 given 2 1 that we5are3 so6progres-6 ity. 98Even 4 in Canada, even in 52013. 5event, 1 3 6 8 sive. I didn’t have a good answer for her. In that ten years, I have 4 by my2brother, 6been7gay-bashed 1 9 I have been yelled at in my own alleyway I have 4 for being 9 and school 8 queer 4 had to ensure that my1kids 5 curriculum integrates diverse fami96 3 6as lies (including 4 1same sex 7 couples parents). I want my kids to know that two 24families with two moms8or 4 dads are just as legitimate as any other. 5I5celebrate 1 6LGBT Pride in Nelson every year because I don’t know a
Kingston, ON is my hometown. They hit the national news this month 7 because a lesbian couple have6received threatening letters from someone who thinks they can run lesbians and gays 7 physical out of town by threatening assault. None of us are unscathed. 4 I remember 8 my first 1 few pride 6 events (in Toronto and Kingston). They were with the excite1 charged 9 4 ment/danger of wondering if some extremist would try and rain on our 21 with4violence. I no longer parade 5 wonder that, now we can celebrate.
and rights at every turn (removal as homosexuality as a psychological 9 benefits, condition, extended1health marriage, adoption). AIDS wiped out so many young 8 then 1 there5 was4the shunlives and ning that wiped out many more. As 4 a community 7 we have survived and stood up and said, “We demand equality. We will 8 not be silent or shamed. We will be citizens.” So, on labour day weekend, we will be out parading and dancing, 1 say “I am here. We are here.”
5 39 8 3 Check 1 out 8 Kootenay 4 1 4 2Pride 6 3 1 8 4 2 9 facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kootenaypride 81 6 2 2 1 www.facebook.com/expressionsnelson
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Opinion&Editorial Editorial
Possession of drugs presently considered illegal, should be legalized
All recreationBy Nelson Becker al drugs have bigger or smaller negative effects. It’s only by legalizing them that we can deal with our addictive and destructive behaviours. Abusing drugs is a health issue and must be dealt with from that point of view. Another reason all recreational drugs
should be legalized is the involvement of gangs and violence attached to distribution of illegal drugs. While I’m not sure whom I’m going to vote for next election, Justin Trudeau’s stance is beneficial because it brings forward the question. Many crimes in Canadian society are directly related to drugs ,in that an addict may commit robbery in order
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to have enough money to buy drugs and satisfy their addiction. Making drugs legal would free up a tremendous amount of human and financial resources and enable us to have a loud, effective heath campaigne to discourage people from getting involved with drugs, as well as helping people get off their addiction. Incarceration does not always help and many
drugs are available within the system. An example of a success story is how we treat our legal drugs; cigarettes and alcohol. Public health campaigns have been successful in drastically reducing tobacco use. Even some circles see it’s a badge of honour to be a designated driver. Punishment rarely works, common sense and education will.
My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
Homophobia Today
I recently read an article on a Texas City council woman with some questionable views on homosexuality. From remarks that gay people take “hormone shots” to wanting them to be banned from raising children, is insanity. Everyone is entitled to his or her own views on gay rights but people like this need to be stood up against. If god didn’t want men to get married to men or women to be married to women then why would he create people
who will always sin? I’m not the religious type and I have many friends who are and I don’t understand that logic. There are plenty of statements in the bible that people could be protesting, but aren’t, that could be seen as “ungodly” as gay marriage. It’s a debate with no end in sight and yet to me there’s clearly an answer. I’m open-minded but even I can’t see a valid argument against gay rights. If there were a counter-argument that isn’t ignorant or just plain wrong I would love to see it.
Spencer Pollard is an young man living in Nelson BC with an interest in digital arts and writing. His ideas are of benefit to all of Nelson, and to stroke his abnormally large ego
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Liberal leader Justin Trudeau has taken a bold stance on legalizing marijuana. Does this change your views on the Liberal Party?
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/liberals_legalizing Last week’s survey responses: Are you concerned about loss of privacy in today’s technological and internet based society? Yes 90%
No 10%
comments: Surveillance can easily be w into Big Brother tactics. Privacy, meaning personal information you would not want made public, is at risk because electronic communications / data are easily distributed to other than your intended recipient. They are also easily legally and illegally monitored for national security, commercial security, business and political reasons. YOU must encrypt or minimize your personal data or you WILL be compromised.
Too many laws; like those who grow pot, who are NOT terrorists, who are NOT “gangs”, who have nada to do with “terror”... although growers are terra-ists...haha! The corporate impulse behind this fear of “terrorism” is indeed against Terra-ists. There’s no problem if you’ve nothing to hide. does this mean I’ve had privacy ‘til now? hmmmm.... Life is becoming the nightmare that
George Orwell foretold. Dissenting opinions are not allowed and punished. A small group of people, who always had control, now have the means to exert total control. Too many false positives just support another industry. This industry is a security scam. Statistics prove there is no real terrorist threat(s), and if there was the terrorists would probably avoid using traceable communications anyway. Big brother is alive and well.
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Nelson & Area: Fri. Aug. 23 - Sun. Sept. 1
lll Live Music Fri. Aug 23 lllShred Kelly w/ Tofu Stravinsky at Spiritbar 10 p.m. lllRequest DJ. Finley’s
Irish Bar and Grill
llMarketFest, the last one! 6
- 10:30 p.m. on Baker St. Vendors, music and more
llJumbo Wild parade at
MarketFest. Leaves City Hall at 6:30 p.m. going up Kootenay St and Down Falls St Stage at 6:45 p.m.
ll Special Events
lllFaraguna Brothers then Rafferty Funksmith at Spiritbar 10 p.m.
ll18th Annual Fat Tire Festival www.nelsonfattire.com llThe Express Presents
Movies under the stars at Riondel Campground: “Monty Python: the Holy Grail” at 7:30 p.m. Made possible by Nelson & District Credit Union
llKootenay Lake Hospital
Foundation “ball drop” at Granite
ll18th Annual Fat Tire Festival Golf course at 5:30 p.m. Tickets $10 www.nelsonfattire.com lMovie: Smurfs 2 at 6:45 p.m. llMuch Ado About Nothing: presented by the Nelson Youth Theatre, at 2:30 p.m. in Gyro Park
lWomen of all ages get togeth-
er to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m.
lMovie: Smurfs 2 at 6:45 p.m.
and Elyisium at 9 p.m. at the Civic Theatre
lGender Outlaws, a support
and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362.
and Elyisium at 9 p.m. at the Civic Theatre
lMuseum tours at Touchstones
Nelson! Drop-in, every Saturday in the summer, 11 a.m. - noon, free with admission
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
lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Church lMeat Draws at Nelson Legion. Food Pantry, 701 Ward Street (Silica 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Street entrance) 9-11am. Everyone Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. welcome. lThe Nelson Scrabble Club lKootenay Quilters Guild every first and third Thurs of each month. - 10 a.m. at Christie-Lees Hall, Radio Ave u
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meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936. mation, please call 250-352-6936.
Sun. Aug 25
lllNiko at the Hume l l l Singer/Songwriter Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Angello Sammartino will perform at a benefit Saturday, 7 p.m. 503 Fourth lllKaraoke at Finley’s Street, 250-777-3323. $10 donation. Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m.
l Ongoing Events
llRedfish Fest 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday) www.vowpeace.org at Kokanee Creek Visitor Centre. lQi Gong at the Nelson Seniors Centre 719 Vernon 10:30 ll18th Annual Fat Tire Festival a.m. $3 drop-in www.nelsonfattire.com lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle lMovie: Smurfs 2 at 1 p.m. walk’ - Lakeside Gates, Mon & and Elyisium at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Theatre
lVendor markets 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Castlegar Station Museum, 250-365-6440 FMI
Thurs 9:30-10:30
lHeritage Harmony Barbershop
Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892
Tues. Aug 27 lllCliff Maddix and friends
lHarrop Farmers’Market endor markets 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Harrop and District Community Centre
6p.m. The Library Lounge
Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308.
come, small gym rental fee. 3 p.m. at Central School Gym. Contact jdnelsonrc@gmail.com
llSelfDesign High information evening. Learn about course options lSt. Saviour’s Anglican and the EOS interdisciplinary program. Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. Details: www.selfdesignhigh.org Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 lRC Indoor Electric plane and lSt. John’s Lutheran Church helicopter flying, beginners wel-
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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. 250-352-2515. lTexas Hold’em Poker at the Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Last Sunday of every month. 250-352-7727. lQuaker Meeting 4th Sunday of each month in Winlaw. 11 a.m. Phone 250-226-6701. Everyone welcome.
Mon. Aug 26 lllSarah & Rich at the
Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m.
ll Peace Leadership Camp for young women 15-35 yrs. (Monday to
lMovie: Smurfs 2 at 6:45 p.m.
and Elyisium at 9 p.m. at the Civic Theatre lRotary Club of Nelson Daybreak meet every week at 7 a.m. at the Hume
Wed. Aug 28 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
lAlzheimers/ Dementia Caregiver support group meetings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or email Jleffelaar@alzheimerbc.org for more info.
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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 lDarts at the Nelson Legion. 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727. lLearn to make a QUILT with Susan Foot at the Women’s Centre 9-11.45 call 551-4951
lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates, Mon & Thurs 9:30-10:30
lToastmasters: Improve your
public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www. toastmasters.org
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
lOvereaters Anonymous month. - 10 a.m. at Christie-Lees Meeting, Community First Medical Hall, Radio Ave u Clinic, 518 Lake Street, Nelson, Fri. Aug 30 noon - 1 p.m., 250-354-4105 lllRequest DJ. Finley’s lNelson Women’s Centre Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916. lGirls’ Night with Margaret-Ann at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656. lNelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008. www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org
Irish Bar and Grill
Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. lQi Gong at the Nelson United Church 602 Silica St 10 a.m. $3 drop-in
p.m.
lllAudio Architect with
Emma Star at Spirit Bar 10 p.m. lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362.
Sat. Aug 31
al non-alcohol ALL AGES event. lMuseum tours at Touchstones Nelson! Drop-in, every Saturday in the summer, 11 a.m. - noon, free with admission
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 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. mation, please call 250-352-6936.
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lNelson Storytelling Guild
meets the first Sunday of every month in The SelfDesign High Commons, upstairs in the Legion Bldg. at 7 p.m. Bring a story to tell. a friend and your open ears.
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United
Church
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.
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Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515. theexpressNewsUpdate
Scottish Country Dancing Come have fun and learn
Sun. Sept 1 Scottish Country Dance. lllNiko at the Hume Starts Sept. 9 Every
Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. lVendor markets 9 a.m.-1 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
Monday from 7-9 p.m. NO experience or partner required. Info Call: June 250-352-1836 or Kathy 250-359-7545.
Grief Support Series
Starting Thursday Thurs. Aug 29 l l l Humans with lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Classic Difficulty Level - Easy sk9E000063 September 12 SudokuatClassic Difficulty Level - Medium sk9M000089 10:30 am. All Welcome. Six week grief support lllKiyo & Guests the Sonicanimation at Spirit Bar 10 Service:
llPride Coffee house, 12 - 3 p.m. at Expressions. spoken word performance, poetry, music, in a casu-
Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 lSt. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250-354-3308.
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