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T-Shirts raise awareness It is estimated that one third of Canada’s homeless population are between the ages of 16 and 24. In Nelson BC, local youth endure homelessness and live at risk. Their realities are mostly hidden and often misunderstood. This October local youth are created original t-shirts, designed to open eyes and hearts about youth homelessness. Sage Lebel, age 8, winner for his age category said,
“I hope people read my Tshirt and I hope they realize that children and kids can be homeless. I hope that people will then do something to help.” For more information on Design To Inform: A DIY T-Shirt Project on Youth Homelessness, contact Katie at 250.352.6011 ext. 19 or at ncoh@nelsoncares.ca submitted by the Nelson Committee on Homelessness
Jen Hajj returns
intimate folk music, inspired by nature opening set by local harpist
Teyana Neufeld photo by Nelson Becker
Sage Lebel, holds up his winning entry.
Jen Hajj returns Saturday, Oct. 19 8 p.m. $15 see calendar page 5 Expressions Cafe
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554Jen WardHajj’s St, 250-354-3910 Check out performance at Expressions last year on our YouTube Channel: www.facebook.com/expressionsnelson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzudXVtKruk www.jenhajj.com
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Lost & Found
ROLLER DERBY SEEKS skaters. Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m., 701 Vernon St. No experience necessary. killjoys@kootenayrollerderby.com
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Misc. for Sale
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Arts & Entertainment
“The Sky’s the Limit” art show
The Rossland Gallery will be presenting displaying works by 17 popular Kootenay artists from November 1 - 17. The opening reception is Wednesday, November 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information on ‘The Sky’s The Limit’ or the West Kootenay Chapter of the FCA, please contact Mirja Vahala at: 250-365-7679 or mirja@mirjavahala.com
Auditions for “Rent” in Nelson
Drop everything and Read Monday, October 28 from 11 – 11:20 a.m., at the Nelson Public Library, anywhere and everywhere. For more information on D.E.A.R. go to: LINK: www.dropeverythingandreadbc.ca
The Sojourners
Photo by Sarak Zak
Ballerinas Sarah Rolleman and Danielle Zak take a pirouette break to read at the Nelson Library. photo submitted
Prize winning painting by Betty Fahlman
The African Queen: the film
Join the Nelson Grans to Grans, at the Civic Theatre, on Monday, Oct. 21 for the viewing of The African Queen. Entrance is by donation. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.. Film starts at 7 p.m.. Grans movie-munchies will be available. Concession will also be open for popcorn and drinks. LINK: www.civictheatre.ca
Elephant Mountain Music Theatre will be holding auditions for their inaugural production, Jonathan Larson’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Rent” at the First Baptist Church (611 5th Street, Nelson) on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2 - 8 p.m., and Monday, Nov. 18, 6 - 10 p.m. To book an audition, please write to Kevin Armstrong at: LINK: nelsonrent2014@gmail.com
Weekend Craft Symposium
The Capitol Theatre Season Series presents on Friday, October 25 at 8 p.m. The Sojourners, blessed with a soul that can’t be faked, They make authentic gospel music that take a punch and remain standing. Tickets are $25 Adult $20 full time student. LINK: www.thesojourners.ca Tickets: www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
Catholic Parish Tea & Bazaar
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Registration is now open for the Saturday, Oct. 26, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Columbia Basin Craft Symposium, Catholic Centre 523 Mill St Nelson. building community Oct. 25 – 27, Nelson. Space since is 1988 Come join us for our Annual Fall limited, so register soon! For more Tea & Bazaar at St. Joseph School information or to register visit: Gym. There will be a Bake Table, Homemade Candy, Golden Surprises, LINK: www.columbiabasincraftsympo- Grand Raffle, Handmade Articles, Bottle Table, and many other activisium.com ties. Admission $5, everyone welOr call 250-352-2421; come. For more info, contact Fran toll free: 1-800-850-2787 Sutherland: 250-352-3350
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CAPITOL THEATRE Upcoming shows: www.pheonixnelson.com
The Ultimate Comedy Show Friday, October 18 at 8 p.m.
The Sojourners Trio Friday, October 25 at 8 p.m.
Capitol Kids Series on sale NOW! Buy tickets at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
CFUW general meeting
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Community News
Happy Co-op week
Syrian Refugees sweater drive
Saturday, Oct. 26, 9:30 a.m. Do you have some extra sweatThe BC government has officially proNelson and District Canadian claimed Co-op Week, read it here: ers taking up space in your closet? Federation of University Women’s See that they get put to good use by LINK: General Meeting at the Banquet donating them to a man, woman or http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/ Room of the New Grand Hotel. child in need of warmth this winoic/2013%20Proclamations/procs/ Guest Speaker from Grans to Grans. ter. DROP OFF: Rosemont School, CoopWeek2013.htm Lunch to follow. If you are interBlewett School, Wait’s News 499 Co-op week events around the Nelson Baker St, until noon Oct 25. For ested in advocacy and education for women and children, you would be area are detailed on our website at: more information, contact Mari at: a welcomed member! Please come LINK: www.uccc.coop CALL: 250-352-5667 and see what we are about or check us out on our website: The local Intelligence Gathering Nelson Food Cupboard AGM LINK: https://sites.google.com/ Saturday Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. 602 site/nelsoncfuw/ at the Civic Theatre. Inspiring citizen Silica St, (United Church, Fairview engagement. Catalyzing new partner- Rm). The Nelson Food Cupboard Kootenay Conservation Program ships. A celebration of local leadership will be celebrating an awesome year The Kootenay Conservation and local innovations. A showcase of of operations. They will be presentProgram’s (KCP) series on the resiliency in the face of changing times. ing a colorful Year in Review highRegional District of East Kootenay’s Featuring 12+ local presenters on topics lighting the series of Food Skills (RDEK) Columbia Valley Local ranging from Community Building to Art Workshops that have been held Conservation Fund (CVLCF) can be to Business and more. with the assistance of many comread here: munity sponsors and eating pie LINK: LINK: http://www.kaleinhospice.org/events made locally! For more information, contact: http://kootenayconservation. CALL: 250-354-1633 Groundbreaking in Salmo ca/wordpress/wp-content/ uploads/2013/10/CVLCF-StoryConstruction for a new 28-unit affordable housing development for families 2-NCC-Thunderhill-Ranch.pdf and seniors broke ground in Salmo thanks The Call for Proposals for projects to funding by the governments of Canada is now open, and will remain open until and British Columbia and Columbia Basin Oct. 31. For more information please Trust. Read full press release here: go to: LINK: LINK: http://www.bchousing.org/Media/ www.kootenayconservation.ca NR/archive/2013/10/10/11372_ 1310100858-653?pageNumber=&cm CKIPC receives funding bYear=&cmbMonth=&bchProgram= The Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee (CKIPC) received WK Naturalist’s presentation $5,000 and a Canon PowerShot Monday, Oct. 28, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. camera, from Canon’s Take Root Genelle Hall, 1205 - 2nd St. Angus Glass, Program, presented by Evergreen, to the Communications Coordinator for the assist with removing invasive plants Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (common tansy and scotch broom) (FWCP), and the organizer of Toadfest from the Nelson Dog Walk Park and will be the presenter. For more informaDavies Street Park. Photo by Dave Heagy tion, contact for more info call LINK: www.ckipc.ca Toadlets hopping out of a bucket. 250-362-7424 www.evergreen.ca
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Nelson & Area: Fri. Oct 18 - Sun. Oct 27
lll Live Music Fri. Oct 18 lllRequest DJ. Finley’s
Irish Bar and Grill
lllLee Harvey Osmond
with Gordie Johnson, 9 p.m. at Spirit Bar
llAntiques appraisal clinic
at Touchstones Nelson (Friday and Saturday)
ll Special Events
llFitness Forum: from
Success to Significance with Crystal Flaman, 6:30 - 9 p.m., Prestige Lakeside Dr.
llNelson and Area, Metis community meeting 1 p.m. 518 Lake St. Call 250-352-9526 for info lNelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome
lCathedral
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Mary
Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m. lCribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727
Mon. Oct 21 lllSarah & Rich at the
Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
llLa Leche League Nelson meeting - breastfeeding information and support. 1 p.m. 312 Silica Street. llNelson Food Cupboard AGM: Hear about our awesome year, and eat pie. 602 Silica St, 7 p.m. llSecret Power of Juries, Dr. Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. Gary Bauslaugh, juries are able to lThe Nelson Scrabble Club acquit legally guilty persons. Old meets at 1p.m. For further informaChurch Hall (corner of Kootenay and tion, please call 250-352-6936. Victoria) 7:30 pm Sun. Oct 20 llAfrican Queen, 7:30 p.m. at lllNiko at the Hume Civic Theatre (for Grans to Grans) Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. lSquare Dancing at Nelson lllKaraoke at Finley’s Legion. 6:30-8 p.m. Instruction
llThe Capitol Theatre presents the Ultimate Comedy Show lMovie: Gravity, 7:30 p.m. at Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets at capitol- Civic Theatre theatre.bc.ca lMeat Draws at Nelson Legion. llTrash to Treasure day 3:30p.m., in beverage room with around Nelson. Clean up by 4 p.m. llNelson Leafs vs Beaver Valley, 7 p.m. Nelson Community Complex
lSocial Dancing at Finleys
6:30-8:30 p.m. Clint Swanson and Friends no cover lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lMovie: Gravity, 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-3545362.
Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m.
lllSoprano duets by Noemi Kiss and Kathleen Neudorf, with Csinszka Redai on piano. Nelson United Church, 2 p.m. $20 at the door, seniors $15 lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Church lMovie: Gravity, 7:30 p.m. at Food Pantry, 701 Ward Street 9-11 Civic Theatre a.m.. Everyone welcome. lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Sat. Oct 19 Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. lllMat the Alien with Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 Deeps at Spirit Bar, 10 p.m. lSt. John’s Lutheran Church lllJen Hajj returns, with Service. Everyone welcome to 4 Teyana Neufeld - folk music inspired by nature, 8 p.m. at Expressions Cafe, $15
p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308.
given. $20 for 10 Dances or $4 Drop-in. Students 1/2price. lScottish Country Dancing 7 - 9 p.m. Call 250-359-7545 or 250-352-1863 lQi Gong at the Nelson Seniors Centre 719 Vernon 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-in
lHeritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892
Tues. Oct 22 lllDoug and Melody 6 p.m.
The Library Lounge
lllThe Sadies at Spirit Bar
8 p.m.
l Ongoing Events
lMovie: Gravity, 7:30 p.m. at
Civic Theatre
lIndoor
Radio
Control
Helicopter and small plane flying. All ages welcome, Central School 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. $5 Gym fee lRotary Club of Nelson Daybreak meet every week at 7 a.m. at the Hume
Wed. Oct 23 lllOpen mic night at
Expressions Cafe, 554 Ward st. 6 - 10 p.m. Coffee,tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910 lll Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6 to 10 p.m. llCrocodiles and Ice: Jon Turk, 7 p.m., 602 Silica Nelson United Church, by donation llGravity, 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre
lGlacier Harmonies women’s
barbershop-style choir starts Wednesday, 7 p.m. Call 352-3393 or 352-7199 for info. lNelson Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. every Wednesday 6pm -Annex, Selkirk `10th St Campus. New members welcome. small facility fee, first visit free.http:// www.nelson-tech- club.info/ email info@nelson- tech-club.info lLearn to make a QUILT with Susan Foot at the Women’s Centre 9-11.45 call 551-4951 lStitch it up! Learn to use a sewing machine, alter clothes, mend, put on a zipper. FREE 9 a.m - noon at the Women’s centre.
lOvereaters Anonymous Meeting, Community First Medical llNelson & District Hospice lllSymphony of the Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. Clinic, 518 Lake Street, Nelson, Society AGM. 7 p.m. at the Kalein Kootenays, season opener, 7:30 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. noon 12 p.m., 250-354-4105 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Hospice Centre, 402 W. Richards, .lAscension Lutheran Church Rosemont, info@nelsonhospice.org lNelson Women’s Centre llCo-op Meet and Greet/ Info Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothJam, at the Nelson Commons parking Elementary. All are welcome. 250llThe Capitol Theatre ing and food. 420 Mill St. 250lot, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. www.uccc.coop 352-2515. Props Sale noon to five p.m. 352-9916. lNelson
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ll Special Events
gmail.com Wed. Oct. 23 continued llThe Great Pumpkin Giveaway at the Nelson Safeway, 2 lGirls’ Night with MargaretAnn at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Breast Cancer fundraiser - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352lMovie: at Civic Theatre 5656. lQi Gong at the Nelson United lDarts at the Nelson Legion. Church 602 Silica St 10 a.m. $3 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727. lNelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008. www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org
drop-in
lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates, Mon & Thurs 9:30-10:30 lNelson Women’s Centre. Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916.
lMovie: at Civic Theatre lSocial Dancing at Finleys
6:30-8:30 p.m. Mixed playlist by Peter, no cover or Clinton Swanson & Friends 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.
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l Ongoing Events lMovie: at Civic Theatre 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 lCathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. lSacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4:30 p.m.
lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Sun. Oct 27 Church Food Pantry, 701 Ward lllNiko at the Hume Street (Silica Street entrance) 9Thurs. Oct 24 Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. 11am. Everyone welcome. lllKiyo & Guests at the Fri. Oct 25 lllKaraoke at Finley’s Sat. Oct 26 Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. lllRequest DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m. lllVinyl Richie Halloween lllTop Spin Thursdays Irish Bar and Grill with Cass Rhapsody, Spirit Bar lMovie: at Civic Theatre with Wallis of Bearded House lllLady Waks with 10 p.m. Mafia, 8 p.m. Spirit Bar lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Brickhaus at Spirit Bar 10 p.m. lllSeason Opener - Ellison’s Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. lllThe Gryphon Trio lllThe Capitol Theatre Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions, Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. Adults presents The Sojourners - authen- noon - 3 p.m. - Glenna Garramone, lSt. John’s Lutheran Church tic gospel music. Tickets $25 Adult Familiar Wild & T. Nile $24, Students $14. Students from schools participating in the NOCS Outreach Program are provided free tickets. Presented by the Nelson Overture Concerts Society this will be the first concert of 4 for the 2013-14 series. Tickets from www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca or 250-352-6363.
llThe Nelson Global Awareness Network (NGAN) invites you to a Membership Gathering from 6 - 8 p.m Kalin Hospice Center 402 Richards st . This will be of interest to anyone currently involved in International Development volunteer work. Free dinner RVSP nelsongan3@
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Service. Everyone welcome to
$20 Student. capitolthetare.bc.ca
llFriends of Nelson Public 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250llMindfulness Meditation Library Book Sale, 10 a.m. -2 p.m., 354-3308. and Self Healing public talk: 602 Kootenay St lNelson United Church Expressions Cafe, 7:30 p.m. 250llParish Tea & Bazaar at Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 354-3910 523 Mill St. in the Catholic Centre 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. llFriends of Nelson Public 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Admission $5 lCribbage at the Legion beverLibrary Book Sale, 6 - 8 p.m., 602 age room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727. Sudoku Classic Difficulty Level - Medium llNelson and District Kootenay St Canadian Federation of University lAscension Lutheran Church llIrish Wake for Women’s General Meeting at the Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Community Dollars at the Seed Banquet Room of the New Grand Elementary. All are welcome. 250Studio, 607 Front St, 2nd floor Hotel, 9:30 a.m. 352-2515. at 7 p.m., Admission is free and lNelson Chess Club meets: lCathedral of Mary Immaculate refreshments will be served. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 llThe Great Pumpkin Association, 717 Vernon St. All a.m. Giveaway at the Nelson Safeway, 2 ages welcome lSacred Heart Mass, Proctor - 6 p.m. Breast Cancer fundraiser
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Emergency 911 NPD - Non Emergency (250) 354-3919 RCMP- (250) 352-2156 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477
On Wednesday, Oct 9 at 5:20 p.m. the Nelson Police came across a male sitting on the sidewalk in the 500 block Ward Street. In checking on him they discovered he was quite inebriated. He was arrested for public intoxication and transported to NPD cells as he was unable to care for himself. It was later discovered that the 60 year old local male had conditions from a previous incident to abstain from consuming alcohol. He was charged for that breach of his conditions and released from cells when sober enough to care for himself. On Thursday, Oct 10 at 2:30 p.m. a 33 year old local male approached another male walking in the 300 block Victoria St and began yelling and ranting at him. Before the victim had a chance to respond the male punched and kicked him repeatedly. The male was interrupted in his assault by a witness and fled the area. Nelson police members immediately responded and the assailant was identified as someone known to them. He was located trying to leave Nelson on foot a short time later. He was lodged into NPD cells and will appear in court Tuesday, Oct 15 to answer to charges of assault
causing bodily harm, uttering threats and others. The victims injuries were serious but non-life threatening. On Friday, Oct 11 at 3:45 p.m. a female driving in the 1000 block Josephine Street observed a young male chase a female down the street, trip her and then kick her. The witness yelled for him to stop and he did. The female begged her to not report it but the witness, concerned for the young girl’s safety, reported the incident to police. The investigation is ongoing. If anyone witnesses this assault or can identify either party please contact the Nelson Police at 250-3543919. On Friday, Oct 11 at 4:15 a.m. a male went to the Nelson Police Department and reported he had just been threatened by another male with a knife at Ward St/ Baker St. A description of the offender was given and NPD members quickly located the suspect, still at the same location. He was taken into custody and lodged into cells. He will appear in court Oct 15 to answer to charges of assault with a weapon, uttering threats and carrying a weapon dangerous to the public. On Saturday, Oct 12 at 3:50 a.m. Nelson Police mem-
bers noted a possible impaired driver pull up to the curb in the 500 block Vernon St. The driver exited the car and was obviously under the influence of alcohol. Ultimately the driver provided samples of his breath and his license was suspended for 90 days under the Motor Vehicle Act. During the investigations passengers from the car repeatedly interrupted the Constables with questions and sarcastic comments despite numerous warnings to stop interfering. Eventually they complied so the members could focus on the matter at hand. The public is reminded that, although there is no issue with watching police members conduct their investigations, they must keep a proper distance and in no way obstruct them from doing their job. It is a criminal offence to do so under section 129 of the Criminal Code and if found guilty an offender can be sentenced to up to two years in jail. On Oct. 16, the Nelson Police Department arrested one female twice in one day in relation to two separate incidents. The first incident occurred at 10:36 a.m., when the Nelson Police Department received a report of a shop-
The West Kootenay Traffic Services and Integrated Road Safety Unit conducted the following enforcement on the weekend: Issued 88 violations for Speed and Aggressive driving, 7 Seat belts, 4 dis-
tracted driving (cell phones or texting) and several assorted traffic . Police also apprehended Three (3) Impaired drivers and issued four (4) driving suspensions for 3 days for alcohol or 24 hours for drugs. In closing, there were
no serious collisions on the weekend but Police have concerns with the drivers found under the influence of alcohol or drugs on the weekend. submitted by the West Kootenay Traffic Services
lifter at a liquor store located in the 200-block of Anderson Street. The female suspect had left the area. The staff provided a suspect description and police officers were able to review the surveillance footage. While conducting patrols of the area the officers located the female suspect at a bus stop in 1100-block of Lakeside drive. The Nelson Police arrested the 22-year-old female without incident and released her on a Promise to Appear in Court with a court date set. The second incident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m., when the Nelson Police Department received a report from a Supermarket located in the 1100-block of Lakeside Dr., reporting that they had a female shoplifter in custody. When officers arrived, on scene, they realized it was the 22-year-old female they had released only hours earlier. Due to the recidivism, the female suspect remained in custody to appear before a judge. Her first court day will be October 17, 2013. submitted by the Nelson Police Department
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Fuel mitigation gets underway in Nelson In continuing with City Council’s Climate Change Action Strategy priority and after consultation with users groups, neighborhood residents, Mountain Lakes Seniors’ facility, IHA, Selkirk College and Construction staff, the City of Nelson is continuing with the Wildfire Fuel Reduction Program as planned. The work will be completed by Debri Resources Ltd. on property bordering the City of Nelson, near Svoboda Road, Mary Hall and Mountain Lakes Seniors’ facility. Funding will be provided by approved grants from the UBCM Operational Fuel Treatment Program.
Treatment in this area was partially completed in 2011 and halted when funding ran out. The area will be receiving a much needed cleanup to protect the forest and City of Nelson residents from a substantial wildfire event. This work will also provide increased protection to the nearby homes, schools and seniors’ residences. The work will begin by harvesting the identified dangerous trees; many of which have already collapsed on their own. However several other trees need to be harvested systematically to protect both the public and the contractors. Many of these trees will remain on the forest floor but some of
them will remain standing and be reduced in size to take on the status of wildlife trees. After the dangerous tree removal is complete the crews will continue with the cleanup of small woody debris on the forest floor, pruning, and removal of smaller trees and ladder fuels to reduce the risk of a fire spreading to the crown overhead. This hand work will include pile burning as weather and venting permits. This will improve the overall forest health and restore the natural eco system. It will also give the Fire Department a greater chance to stop the spread of fire, should a wildfire occur
Irish Wake for Community Dollars
Friday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m. at the Seed Studio, 607 Front St In a world where the for our dearly departed friend; biggest risk is the failure an Irish Wake to toast the valto innovate, the Columbia iant effort of our community Community Dollars and send this particular stratFoundation is throwing a egy to its resting place,� said party to celebrate the end of Michael Sheely, co-ordinator Nelson’s second local cur- for the Community Dollars rency initiative. initiative. “We going to host an Columbia Community upbeat vigil on October 25 Dollars is the second local Click ad to take Selkirk’s survey
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in the interface. To do this work safely, access to the trails and surrounding area will be restricted, or in some cases, closed to the public as early as next week October 15, 2013 for the duration of operation work periods and will be posted closed. Nelson Fire and Rescue thanks the public for their input in this restoration project and appreciates your patience while this work is completed. If you have not been contacted directly at this time and require more information please do not hesitate to call. submitted by the Nelson Fire & Rescue Services
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currency to die a premabuilding community since 1988 ture death in Nelson. Barter Bucks suffered a similar fate years earlier. The October 25, Irish Wake is expected to reveal some of the hidden benefits of the currency to the community, such as stories of new clients, new collaborations, new
awareness, and citizens more empowered with possibility. The wake will be held at the Seed Studio, 607 Front St, 2nd floor at 7 p.m. on October 25. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. It is an Irish Wake after all. submitted by Michael Sheely
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donated funds to the Nelson Professional Fire Fighters Association. The fire fighters, in turn, decided to pass the funds on to the REACH alternate school’s food program, which had recently been struck with some unexpected costs. The program’s teacher, Jordon Konken, and Youth Support Worker, Karee-Ann Stuart, would like to thank the fire fighters’ association and the Kootenay Coop for the generous donation that will go toward getting their kitchen up and running again. REACH students provide food services to hungry kids in the district who may have difficulties bringing lunches to school on a regular basis. submitted by REACH
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Surrounding Nelson Commons Project Manager, Russell Precious and Kootenay Coop GM Deirdrie Lang are Nelson fire fighters Gord Rae, Marc Thibault, Martin Ouellette, and Bob Patton, all presenting a cheque to be given to the REACH foods program at Central School.
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night when the veils are thinner and one can see into the magic world, small groups of children and parents are guided on an enchanting journey
along a pumpkin-lit path past various scenes and characters, held at the Waldorf School. Guided groups leave every 10 minutes starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale
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Koot-Neigh winners
Koot-Neigh is back from a successful Equestrian Vaulting Provincial Championship held in Langley. 7 vaulters were supported by their 2 coaches, 2 horses, families on the trip, as well the support of local Nelson families and business that helped raise over $1500 that went to equipment and travel costs for the competition. Vaulters competed with their horse and lunger in both
compulsories and freestyle. Some also competed in barrel classes, either in pairs or individually, or on the horse in pairs. The team did very well overall, bringing home 4 golds, 3 silvers, 2 bronzes, and an array of ribbons. There were also 3 awards received; Zone 1 Champion, BC Reserve Champion and Best Walk Horse. submitted by Koot-Neigh
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How are physical traits, such as eye colour, inherited? dr. science Christine Humphries
I once wrote a column explaining how two brownhaired parents might make a red-hair child. I showed how you could predict the likelyhood of having children with red-hair colour by looking at the inheritance of two variants of a single gene, either a red variant or a non-red variant. I have since been asked how other physical traits are inherited, such as eye colour,
skin colour or the shape of the nose. These physical traits are also genetically determined, which means that we inherit them from our parents. However, in contrast to red-hair, several genes, not just one, contribute to these complex traits. For example, eye colour is inherited as a polygenic (multi-gene) not as a monogenic (single gene) trait. In the past, scientists thought that inheritance of eye colour was simply a matter of brown eye colour being dominant over blue eye colour.
However, scientists soon realized that the genetics of eye colour could not be so easily explained as it is possible to have two blue-eyed parents and a brown eyed child (and my brown-eyed husband and his sister are an example of this as both their parents have blue eyes). It is now thought that at least three genes, each with multiple variants, control eye colour: EYCL1 (eye color 1), a determinant for green or blue eyes; EYCL3 (a.k.a. OCA2), a major determinant of brown or
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blue eye colour and; BEY1, associated with brown eye colour. Exactly how these different genes contribute to eye colour continues to be largely unknown. Nevertheless, the contribution of these, and possibly even other genes, result in the almost infinite variety of shades of brown, black, blue, grey, green and yellow eye colours. Although these colours may run in families, it may be difficult, some might say even impossible, to predict what colour eyes your child will have!
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by Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Steve Cannon
The most common reason for an exterior, below grade water line to freeze is that it is not buried deep enough to protect it under all weather conditions. If you look back to the times your water line has frozen it is probably directly related to a severe winter cold snap. During these times ground frost penetrates much deeper into the soil than we often anticipate. In most areas of the Kootenays, water pipes should be buried at least three to four feet below grade.
The main water line into my house is frozen again. This has happened three times in the last 10 years. I can’t figure out why this happens some years and not others. Any comments or suggestions?
Even this can be insufficient if your water line travels under a road driven on by vehicles. For instance, frost can often penetrate six to seven feet or more under roads that carry heavy volumes of car and commercial vehicle traffic. Most often our domestic water lines are not exposed to this type of risk. However, even foot traffic such as a walking path to your garden shed or compost box will drive frost deeper into the ground than directly beside the footpath. If that path inadvertently crosses over your water line
then this is a good place to start looking for the frozen water line. If your water line is galvanized steel or copper an old trick for thawing it is to heat the line with a welder by passing an electric current through the line. Other methods include forcing hot water under pressure through the pipe until the ice melts or digging the overburden off the pipe and thawing it with propane or acetylene heat. If your water line is buried with insufficient overburden in one or more loca-
tions or in spots where it travels under a driveway, sidewalk or footpath and you can’t bury it deeper, install two-foot wide strips of high density ridged Styrofoam over the pipe in these locations. This will help deflect the frost as it travels towards your piping. After you have thawed the pipe be sure to check it for leaks with a pressure test between the street and interior shutoff valves so you can rest assured that the previously frozen pipe is not damaged and leaking.
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Life Imitates Art
I once got into a boxing match with a giant squid monster. No, wait; that was a dream of mine, a sad reality I face everyday. That wasn’t a real example of life imitating art, granted it’s one I would love to imitate but that won’t likely won’t be the case. We’ve all heard stories of people performing acts that have happening in popular culture and vice versa. But when is this too much? Having a good sense of reality is important and replicating reprehensible
acts doesn’t make sense. Imitating art can have great effects as well, using pre existing creations in new ways such as painting or any other original idea. If you have an unquenchable desire to replicate something you saw on television or a movie, do it in a positive manner. Another suggestion would be to get outside more but considering that’s a realm I seldom venture to, I wouldn’t heed that advice. We need less Walter Whites and more Atticus Finches is all I’m trying to say.
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Agree or disagree Saturday, Oct. 19 is Trash to Treasure day By Nelson Becker in Nelson. This Trash to Treasure day is part of waste reduction week.
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