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This Thursday, October 31 Expressions Cafe will be open for Halloween, serving up “bad-for-you” chocolate and treats. Come down and show us your costumes and tell us a story, joke, riddle, or trick and we will make a YouTube video for all to see.
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Pirate Jenny, Captain Shawn, and their two short shipmates; first mate Larkspur and second mate Zafira, will be out and about on Halloween eve, so please give them, and all other pirates their due, so we’re safe from their tricks!
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Arts & Entertainment
Defensora: Kootenay Premeire
Produced and directed by Kootenay filmmaker Rachel Schmidt and winner of the International John Basham Award, at the 2013 Columbia Gorge International Film Festival, Defensora follows the story of sisters Maria and Angelica Choc, who lead a Mayan Q’eqchi resistance in Guatemala to reclaim ancestral lands and seek justice in Canada for the murder of Angelica’s husband, the shooting-paralyzing of German Choc Chub and the gang rapes of 11 Mayan women. November 1 in Castlegar, at Brilliant Cultural Centre at 7 p.m. LINK: www.facebook.com/Defensora wulf@telus.net
Josh Martinez
Blotto, the new album from PNW via Vancouver via Halifax’s Josh Martinez is set for digital release on October 29 and physical release on November 19. Blotto is about when heartbreak leads you on a multi-year bitter bender blackout. Josh Martinez, sex machine/heartthrob, is awash in heartbreak and confusion. Catch his show Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Spirit Bar. LINK: www.joshmartinez.ca
Touchstones Nelson is pleased to announce the launch of its newest online exhibit Snapshots of the West. The site is a collection of glass plate negatives taken by Nelson resident Jake Ludwig at the turn of the 20th Century. Please join us for the launch party on Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. The exhibit is available at: http://touchstonesnelson.ca/exhibitions/ludwig/
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Murder in the Museum
Murder mystery fans and fiction buffs won’t want to miss a preHallowe’en free reading by Vancouver author Miriam Clavir from her novel Insinuendo: Murder in the Museum at Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History, 502 Vernon St., on Monday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Costumes are optional at the reading. This is part of this fall’s Oxygen Art Centre’s Presentation Series. LINK: www.oxygenartcentre.org info@oxygenartcentre.org
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Fall Family Fair
The duo Clinton +1 (saxophonist Clinton Swanson and acoustic bassist Rob Fahie) will give a public performance on Thursday, November 7 at St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral, 701 Ward Street in Nelson, 7:30 p.m. Original works and classic tunes, all with a jazz flavour, will colour the evening, slated as a fundraiser for the St. Saviour’s Food Pantry. For further information; please call 250-352-9871
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Try on your Halloween costume early this year andbuilding comecommunity downsince to 1988 Touchstones Nelson for an afternoon Vinyl Richie Halloween of fun! This year our Family Fair Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 p.m. at the will happen just a few days before Halloween and the Mexican holiday Spirit Bar, with Cass Rhapsody. Prize for of Dia de los Muertos, making it a best costume. Tickets are $20 in advance great opportunity to celebrate and get at the Hume front desk. crafty! Sunday, Oct. 27, 12 - 4 p.m. LINK: https://www.facebook.com/ LINK: www.touchstonesnelson.ca events/413942798728830
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CAPITOL THEATRE Upcoming shows: www.pheonixnelson.com
The Sojourners Trio Friday, October 25 at 8 p.m.
Boeing-Boeing: a mile high comedy Saturday, November 9 at 8 p.m.
Capitol Kids Series on sale NOW! Buy tickets at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
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Arts & Entertainment
Comedy Classic at Capitol
Arms And The Man was first produced in 1894 and was George Bernard Shaw’s earliest commercial success. He was called onto stage after the curtain, where he received enthusiastic applause. Updates and rehearsal photos can be seen at the TNT Playhouse facebook page. Tickets are available at the Capitol box office, or online at: LINK: www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca OR https://www.facebook.com/ TheNelsonTheatre
Unplugged Season Opener
The season opener on Saturday October 26, from noon - 3 p.m. at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions will feature three touring acts. Glenna Garramone is a classically trained pianist and vocalist, bi-lingual songwriter, and guitarist. (Glenna will also perform Tower of Song: a Creative tribute to Leonard Cohen with Oliver Swain at The Booksmyth Underground that evening). Familiar Wild plays alternative folk music thick with orchestral arrangements and subtly poetic lyrics. T. Nile band have toured their sweet harmonies, vintage synths, banjo riffs, and infectious melodies throughout North America and Europe to sold-out shows. Check out the link before for more info! LINK: https://www.facebook. com/pages/Ellisons-CafeAcoustic-UnpluggedSessions/134317453293369
35th annual Halloween Party
Friday, October 25, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Blewett Elementary School. Fun for kids and adults of all ages. Famous haunted maze, games in every classroom: fishing pond, cake walk, jack o lantern contes, chili dinner, drinks and bake sale in the gym, find out what’s in your future with our fortune teller. Wicked Fireworks at the end of the night. All funds raised go to the Blewett PAC and support student activities. Tickets for all events can be purchased on the day of the event or in advance: Contact Colette Senger 250-359-2946 OR email: cmsenger@shaw.ca
Music video for local singer
Lisa Nicole, grew up in beautiful Castlegar, British Columbia and has been singing and writing country music since she was a young girl. With her new hit single “it got ugly” generating lots of buzz on the radio and itunes, Lisa is now pleased to unveil the official music video for “It Got Ugly.” Check it out on youtube: LINK: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=_9IsyCxIcVc
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Art opening and literary reading
Drop Everything and Read
Hope you’ll consider joining 65,000 students (and their schools!), public libraries, and municipal offices from across BC this year to ‘drop everything and read’! Monday, Oct. 28. Details at: LINK: http://dropeverythingandreadbc.ca
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T.Nile performing. Familiar Wild and T. Nile will also perform a house concert Friday October 25: contact rob switzer, robswi@gmail.com
The arts collide this month at the Nelson Public Library when Argenta artist Deb Borsos exhibits pastel landscapes, all of them inspired by books she has loved. Three authors whose books have been honoured—Anne DeGrace, Rita Moir, and Holley Rubinsky—will join Borsos in a reading and reception on Tuesday, November 5 at 7 p.m.
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Community News
Water Users’ Forum
November 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Nelson United Church at the corner of Silica and Josephine. This significant event is framed to build community awareness by identifying urgent challenges many water users face due to weakened legislation, global warming and the recent upsurge in logging practices in watersheds. FOR INFO: sgnelken@shaw.ca 250-352-5274 OR nadia@netidea.com 250-825-4517
The last Cottonwood Market
The final Cottonwood Community Market of the 2013 market season will be taking place on Saturday October 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Live music will be provided by local favorites Steve Garth and friends from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and then Rob Funk and Brian Rosen take the stage from 12 noon to 2 pm to close out the market for another year. LINK: www.ecosociety.ca
Kaslo Emergency
Withdrawal of health services to Kaslo risks devastating the community, stranding outlying residents hours away from health services and gutting the town’s tourism industry. For More info: LINK: info@kaslochamber.com kaslomaggie@gmail.com http://www.kaslochamber.com/news
Supporting The Bereaved
For those who have lost someone through death, the cycle of loss through detachment, despair and anger to recovery can be a lonely, frightening and overwhelming experience, even when family and friends are trying to support us. Nelson & District Hospice Society is offering a free Grief Support Series for anyone grieving the loss of someone through death. The group will run for six weeks starting November 7 through December 12 from 10 a.m. – Noon. Pre-registration is required but attendance is free. For more information and/or to register, please call Nelson Hospice at: 250-352-2337 or email info@nelsonhospice.org (All calls are confidential. Donations gratefully accepted)
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Nelson & Area: Fri. Oct 25 - Sun. Nov 3
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lSt. Saviour’s Anglican lThe Nelson Scrabble Club Church Food Pantry, 701 Ward meets at 1p.m. For further informaStreet (Silica Street entrance) 9- tion, please call 250-352-6936 Irish Bar and Grill 11am. Everyone welcome. lCathedral of Mary Immaculate lllLady Waks with Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sat. Oct 26 Brickhaus at Spirit Bar 10 p.m. $5 lSacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at Richie Halloween lllThe Capitol Theatre withlllVinyl 4:30 p.m. Cass Rhapsody, Spirit Bar Fri. Oct 25 lllRequest DJ. Finley’s
presents The Sojourners - authentic gospel music. Tickets $25 Adult $20 Student. capitolthetare.bc.ca
llMindfulness Meditation and Self Healing public talk: Expressions Cafe, 7:30 p.m. 250354-3910. $15 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/expressionsnelson llFriends of Nelson Public
10 p.m.
lllCop-Shop / Grow-op at
the Capitol Theatre, 8 p.m. $15
lllSeason Opener - Ellison’s
Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions, noon - 3 p.m. - Glenna Garramone, Familiar Wild & T. Nile
Sun. Oct 27 lllNiko at the Hume
Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
lllKaraoke at Finley’s
Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m.
llFall Family Fair at Touchstone Nelson; crafts, a dressup photo booth, face painting, storytelling, guessing contests, snacks and hot apple cider. 12 - 4 p.m.
llFriends of Nelson Public Library Book Sale, 10 a.m. -2 p.m., Library Book Sale, 6 - 8 p.m., 602 602 Kootenay St Kootenay St llSPAN Membership drive lMovie: Captain Phillips, llSPAN Membership drive at the Nelson Public Library. 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre at the Nelson Public Library. 10-12 Saturday 11-2 p.m. Visit www. lSt. Saviour’s Anglican p.m. Visit www.spannelson.ca spannelson.ca Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. llIrish Wake for llParish Tea & Bazaar at Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 Community Dollars at the Seed 523 Mill St. in the Catholic Centre lSt. John’s Lutheran Church Studio, 607 Front St, 2nd floor 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Admission $5 Service. Everyone welcome to at 7 p.m., Admission is free and llNelson and District 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250refreshments will be served. Canadian Federation of University 354-3308. llColumbia Basin Craft Women’s General Meeting at the lNelson United Church Symposium Professional develop- Banquet Room of the New Grand Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. ment for contemporary craft artists: Hotel, 9:30 a.m. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. workshops, discussions, presentations. llThe last Cottonwood marlCribbage at the Legion beverInformation/register: www.columbia- ket, Cottonwood Falls. 9:30 a.m. age room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727. basincraftsymposium.com - 3 p.m. lAscension Lutheran Church lMovie: Captain Phillips, llColumbia Basin Craft Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre Symposium Professional develop- Elementary. All are welcome. 250lSocial Dancing at Finleys ment for contemporary craft artists: 352-2515. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mixed playlist by workshops, discussions, presentations. lCathedral of Mary Immaculate Peter, no cover or Clinton Swanson Information/register: www.columbia- Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 basincraftsymposium.com & Friends a.m. lNelson Chess Club meets: lLatin/Swing Dance Workout lSacred Heart Mass, Proctor at Nelson Legion 11 a.m. Fridays, $7.50 - $10. Drop-in. Co-ed. 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.
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome
2nd and 4th Sunday at 1 p.m.
p.m. at Civic Theatre
Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. lllPaper Kites with Reuben and the Dark, Spirit Bar, 9 p.m.
lMovie: Captain Phillips, 7:30 lMeat Draws at Nelson Legion.
3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727.
Mon. Oct 28 lllSarah & Rich at the
l Ongoing Events
llLearn To Curl League starts at the Nelson Curling Centre for eight consecutive Mondays 7 - 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/ events/172682196254271/
llAfter-school Junior League curling begins.For beginners and experienced curlers age 12-18. www.facebook.com/ events/1425278641025267/
llWK Naturalists Monthend meeting at Genelle Hall. Potluck, 5:30 p.m., Presentation: 7 p.m. on migration of the western toad llMurder in the Museum mystery novelist Miriam Clavir reads at Touchstones Nelson 7:30 p.m. lSquare Dancing at Nelson Legion. 6:30-8 p.m. Instruction 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 29 lllDoug and Melody 6 p.m.
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Helicopter and small plane flying. All ages welcome, Central School 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. $5 Gym fee lMovie: Captain Phillips, 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre lRotary Club of Nelson Daybreak meet every week at 7 a.m. at the Hume
Wed. Oct 30 lllPaul Landsberg at the
Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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What’sHappening Nelson & Area: Fri. Oct 25 - Sun. Nov 3
lll Live Music
lllOpen mic night at
Expressions Cafe, 554 Ward st. 6 - 10 p.m. Coffee,tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910, www. facebook.com/expressionsnelson lllStylust Beats, Spirit Bar 10 p.m. 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.
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lDarts at the Nelson Legion.
7:30p.m. 250-352-7727.
Thurs. Oct 31 lllKiyo & Guests at the
Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m.
lllHorror Frost Halloween
Art Show (Top Spin Thursday) Spirit Bar, 8 p.m.
lllHalloween at Waldorf!
Tours start at 5:30 p.m. http://halloweenjourney.eventbrite.ca/ to book lMovie: Rocky Horror Picture Show, 9:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre lQi Gong at the Nelson United Church 602 Silica St 10 a.m. $3 drop-in lNelson Women’s Centre. Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916.
Fri. Nov 1 lllRequest DJ. Finley’s
lOvereaters Anonymous Meeting, Community First Medical Irish Bar and Grill Clinic, 518 Lake Street, Nelson, lllWax Romeo, Spirit Bar 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. lNelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2 p.m. 719 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008. www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org lGirls’ Night with Margaret-Ann at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
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llArms and the Man at the Capitol Theatre, 8 p.m. lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m.
lllKaraoke at Finley’s lMovie: at Civic Theatre Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m. Sat. Nov 2 lMovie: at Civic Theatre lllAdham Shaikh's Latin lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Grooves w/Mooves, Spirit Bar 10 p.m.
lll Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions opens @ *1 p.m. with Charlie Jacobson followed by Holly and Jon.
llLocal Intelligence Gathering,
10 a.m. at the Nelson Civic Theatre llA New Tradition! St. Saviour’s Anglican “Cathedral” morning coffee party,10-11:30 a.m. $5, or choose High Tea offered 2-3:30 p.m. $6 ea. Heavenly Bake Table. Where friends meet -old & new! lMovie: at Civic Theatre lMeat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. lNelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome lThe Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936 Sudoku Classic lCathedral of Mary Mass, Immaculate Nelson at 7 p.m. lSacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4:30 p.m.
lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Church Food Pantry, 701 Ward Street, 9-11 Sun. Nov 3 a.m. Everyone welcome. lllNiko at the Hume lGender Outlaws, a support Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362.
l Ongoing Events
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Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 lSt. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308.
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RCMP news: Motor vehicles accidents and incidents On Sunday, Oct. 20 at 21:40 hours the Nelson Fire Department responded to a report of a single vehicle incident with the vehicle on its side. Both on duty members responded immediately with one additional members responding from home. Upon arrival of the first crew, it was determined that there was one patient trapped inside the vehicle and that extrication was going to be required. Once the scene was determined to be safe the responding crew used the Jaws of Life and other tools to remove the roof. Once the roof was removed EHS personnel were able to access and treat the patient prior to transporting to hospital.The Nelson RCMP are investigating the cause of the accident. On Sunday, Oct. 20, at 3:30 a.m., the Nelson RCMP received a report of a vehicle causing mischief to private property in the Krestova area West of Gage Rd. This is an ongoing issue over the past Summer and a witness believes that the vehicle is from the Krestova area as it has a recognizable sounding
engine probably without a muffler. There was damage to some trees by the vehicle on the property which could result in a Criminal Code charge of Mischief to the person(s) responsible if convicted and other possible Motor Vehicle Act fines. The RCMP are asking for anyone with information regarding this event to call the RCMP at 250-352-215 or Crimestoppers. submitted by the Nelson RCMP
On Wednesday, Oct. 16, at approximately 2:35 p.m., Castlegar RCMP Officers, and the West Kootenay Integrated Road Safety Unit (IRSU), attended a 2 vehicle collision on Hwy 3a and Ootischenia road. A vehicle being driven by a 45 year old Castlegar man was making a left hand turn onto Ootischenia road when he was struck by a vehicle going straight on hwy 3a. Neither driver suffered injuries in the crash. Charges under the Motor Vehicle Act are pending against the driver of the turning vehicle for failing to yield to an
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oncoming vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle was arrested for Obstruction by the IRSU Member when he failed to identify himself and obey Police commands. He was later released with no charges once necessary information was obtained. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, at approximately 3:30 p.m., West Kootenay IRSU and Castlegar RCMP attended an accident on Hwy 3, approximately 10 km west of Castlegar. The driver, and lone occupant of a Honda Prelude was east bound on hwy 3 when he crossed the center line into the oncoming traffic. An Acura, occupied by a 30 year old female driver from Castlegar, a female passenger, and 3 year old twins, swerved left to try to avoid the Honda. The driver of the Honda then re-corrected, and struck the Acura head on. The driver of the Acura was taken to the hospital with possible leg and neck injuries. One of the children had a minor cut on their chin, but no other injuries were reported.
The driver of the Honda had to be extricated from his vehicle, and was also taken to hospital suffering from broken bones and possible internal injuries. None of the injuries are believed to be life threatening. The driver of the Honda, a 37 year old Slocan man, is facing numerous charges under the Motor Vehicle Act which include no driver’s licence, no insurance, and misuse of plates. Police are pursuing charges under the Criminal Code which include, 3 counts of breaching his Probation for not having an interlock device in his car, consuming alcohol contrary to court conditions, and not to drive unless going to or from work. Police are also considering charges for impaired driving causing bodily harm and dangerous driving. If anyone witnessed this incident, please contact West Kootenay IRSU, Cst Enkirch at (250)354-5134, the Castlegar RCMP, or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222 TIPS ( 7477) submitted by the Castlegar RCMP
Travis T. in the Kootenays, Wish You Were Here by Chris Rohrmoser
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A Brilliant Award for the Brilliant Bridge
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The Brilliant Bridge restoration receives major honour
One hundred years after its construction, the Brilliant Bridge has been honoured by Heritage BC with its highest award—Outstanding Achievement—for the recent restoration and preservation of the historic structure. buildingThe community 1988 awardsince was presented at a ceremony in Burnaby on October 18 to the Regional District of Central Kootenay, Concreate Ltd. and McGinn Engineering and Preservation “for the care and commitment demonstrated in the completion of this important project.”
“The Heritage Society does not give out this award lightly,” said Barry McGinn of McGinn Engineering and Preservation, who nominated the bridge for the honour. “This award recognizes technical excellence, the level of volunteer and community involvement in the project, and the overall value of the bridge to the area’s heritage.” The restoration commenced in September 2009 with funding from multiple sponsors. Completed in 2010, the project cost nearly
$1,000,000. “The project didn’t cost our taxpayers anything,” said Gordon Zaitsoff, RDCK Area J Director. “It’s one of those projects that the whole community can take pride in as so many people were involved. It’s certainly been the highlight of my political career.” The Brilliant Bridge was constructed in 1913 by Doukhobors using hand tools and traditional techniques. “This award also speaks to the original workmanship of the bridge,” said Zaitsoff. “The bridge was important
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to this area for transportation and for opening up the region to economic development.” The bridge’s legacy endures: “Now that the bridge has been established as a regional park, it should last another 100+ years,” said Zaitsoff. For more information on the Brilliant Bridge, please visit: http://www.usccdoukhobors.org/brilliantbridge/ bbridge.htm submitted by the RDCK
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Kootenay Co-op hits 1 million in member loans Just over halfway through our Member Loans campaign, the Kootenay Co-op has raised a $1 million in loans from an engaged and enthusiastic membership. Next stop, is a goal of $1.5 million (which will be a record amount raised for a Canadian food co-op through member loans). “We couldn’t be more heartened by the response from our members,” beams Board Director and Member
Loans Committee Chair Susan Morrison. “This campaign has been about so much more than the money…hitting the $1million mark is also about the excitement, trust and goodwill that’s behind every dollar loaned.” The Kootenay Co-op launched its Member Loans Program on October 1, with a goal of raising $1.5 million to equip the new store, which they expect will open
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in early summer of 2015. “One important message we want to convey at this time is that the clock is ticking!”says Skrypiczajko. “The program closes on October 31, so members who are interested in participating should definitely contact us as soon as possible.” All members of the Kootenay Co-op are eligible to make a loan to the Co-op, and other community members excited about the oppor-
tunity to invest locally can join the Co-op and be a part of this program immediately. For more information, call the Member Loans Desk at (250) 354-4077, ext. 555, pick up a pamphlet at the Co-op’s Customer Service desk or visit http://www. kootenay.coop/publications/ memberloanspamphletfinalweb.pdf submitted by the Kootenay Co-op
Saturday, Nov. 2, 7to 9 p.m. Otter Books, 398 Baker St Here’s your chance cial guests - a chance to to fulfill your fantasy of hear new material not yet being Tom Sawyer, or Mark published by Anne DeGrace Twain, or any other charac- and Ernest Hekkanen. ter , author, or book! Everyone is invited to There will be prizes for celebrate this milestone with the best dress-up, as well Otter Books staff and local as other prizes and party authors (dress-up optional). favours at this first of its For more information, kind event. Also on offer contact ph 250-352-3434 will be cake, other refreshsubmitted by ments, and readings by speOtter Books
Great Pumpkin give-away Friday, Oct. 25, 2 - 6 p.m. at the Nelson Safeway The Investors Group kin in return. There will also is having a fundraiser for be a photo-board for people breast cancer research. Make to have their photo taken in. a donation to breast cancer submitted by research and receive a pumpKaren Pilipishen
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by Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Steve Cannon
There are some less obvious reasons for peeling paint and they are most often related to some form of trapped moisture. Since your previous paint also peeled it may be that your home has had this problem over an extended period of time. There are several possible causes of this problem. Here are a few. Your home may not have a vapour barrier behind the interior wall finishes or the vapour barrier that is there may not be sealed properly. Moisture from your home’s interior vaporizes in the warm interior air, travels through
Four years ago I hired a contractor to paint the exterior of our house. The paint is now peeling in several locations. I have confirmed that the contractor prepared the wood siding and used good quality paint. The reason I had the house painted was to replace the original peeled paint. Now I’m back where I started and more than a little discouraged. Do you have any comments? the walls and condenses on a surface such as the backside of wood siding. The siding in turn absorbs the moisture and eventually the dampness in the wood will break down the ability of the paint to adhere to the surface of the boards. Peeling paint is the evidence of this escaping moisture. Consider removing some of the siding with badly peeled paint. See if it is damp. As well, be alert to the possibility of mildew on any of the newly exposed building materials under the siding. This will be another sign of excessive moisture.
If you discover dampness in these locations here is a possible solution. You could then remove your interior drywall to repair or install vapour barrier. However, this is costly, messy and laborious. Instead, visit your local paint supply store and ask about the selection of vapour barrier paints. These paint products have a low permeance rate. (The paint is designed to significantly reduce the amount of water vapour that can pass through a wall or ceiling surface.) If the source of your problem is interior moisture, this should help eliminate the
problem of peeling paint. Another possible cause of this problem is moisture finding its way into your siding from the outside. Moisture can wick into cracked and loose wood siding through unpainted ends and backsides of wood. Although it takes more time initially it is considered good practice before siding is installed to paint prime all 6 surfaces of each board to help prevent these types of problems. Unfortunately, if this is the cause of your peeling paint, sealing all the surfaces is the only answer I am aware of.
Steve, Chris and Bill are building consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson. http://www.lynchinspections.com
What are stretch marks?
dr. science Christine Humphries
Stretch marks are scarlike lesions that appear on the skin in areas such as the hips, breasts, buttocks, thighs or abdomen. Stretch marks can occur because of rapid and/or excessive stretching of tissues. Skin is normally an elastic tissue which can be stretched and recoiled without damage.
Skin’s elasticity is due to its middle layer, called the dermis, which has collagen and elastin fibres. Collagen is a long, stiff rope-like protein that provides the main support, or strength, of the skin. Elastin is a protein that allows skin tissues to stretch and recoil. The elastin and collagen fibres are interwoven to provide strength and to limit stretching to prevent the tissue from tearing. When skin is excessively stretched, for exam-
ple during pregnancy, rapid growth during adolescence or following rapid weight gain or loss, the collagen and elastin fibres are damaged. When the supporting structures of skin are weakened like this, small tears occur in the dermal layer of the skin. It is this damage seen through the top layer of skin that results in the fine lines that are called stretch marks. Excessive stretching of the skin may not be the
only cause of stretch marks. An excess of a hormone, called glucocorticoids has also been implicated in the cause of stretch marks. This hormone is found in the bloodstream and its levels are elevated during pregnancy, adolescence and obesity. Glucocorticoids inhibit collagen and elastin fibres from forming and, in this weakened tissue, the skin tears where it is stretched, thus resulting in a stretch mark.
Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Christine Humphries, a molecular biologist
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Opinion&Editorial Interior Health Authority Dear Editor, It is a shame the Interior Health Authority did not send any mental health care workers to a recent seminar. On Oct. 4 and 5th, at the Dandilion Wellness Centre in Rossland, Dr. William Walsh, an internationally recognized expert in the field of nutritional medicine from Chicago, gave a talk from his recent book, “Nutrient Power: Heal Your Biochemistry and Heal Your Brain”. Dr Walsh has studied more than 25,000
patients with mental disorders and has obtained over 3 million chemistries from blood, urine and tissue samples from these patients over a 35-year period. He has studied every behavioural disorder ranging from ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, all the way to severe cases of violent behaviour exhibited by toughened criminals (including chemical analyses obtained from more than 25 serial killers and mass murderers). His services
have been used world-wide by medical examiners, coroners, Scotland Yard and the FBI (for more information see: www.walshinstitute. org). His knowledge of nutrient therapy has proven to cure some of society’s “hard cases” who were criminals, not because of character defects, but due to biochemical imbalances. This man is one of the most thorough scientists ever to be encountered. Yet, the IHA wasn’t actively involved in promot-
ing any education surrounding this event. It is high time we start to see well documented, proven, complementary methods and knowledge being utilized in our health care system. The modalities exist to reverse or, at least, really help improve the quality of life for people suffering with mental disorders. And, think of the money our public services could save! Josh Wapp, Irene Mock Nelson, BC
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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion
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The classroom meets the outside World Social media is a dominant force in every facet of life and I’ve written before on when it’s appropriate; but one of the worst places it rears its head is in the classroom. Class time should be used to learn and work, not as a time to see what your friend in Hong Kong had for lunch. I’ve never been guilty of using my phone or any other reliable social media device in this setting but I know plenty of others who have been. They have lure for sure, but having your phone taken away because
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you can’t pay attention for a couple hours is silly; you shouldn’t even be using it in the first place. Outside of an emergency, I fail to see the point in trying to use any device in a classroom capacity. Classes get boring, I get that, but at least give the person the decenDifficulty cy to listen to what Level they have to say. It’s hard to focus now days with so many distractions, but try to focus on what may actually get you somewhere. Last I checked, checking your Facebook every 10 minutes wasn’t a skill.
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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Agree or disagree egos and who we’d like to be. I guess there’s a bit of vampire and witch inside us, but the occasion gives us the opportunity By Nelson Becker to interact with people in Halloween isn’t just an unusual way. for the kids; it’s an opporHalloween is not just tunity for all of us to about costumes though; experiment with our alter it’s about the persona!
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Halloween dress-up For example, I know this 4-year old girl that is going as a “good fairy” and with her wand she will be granting people’s wishes. One year I went as a cardboard box with a heart carved out so you could see my head. Letters on the box read, “ love
advice 5 cents.” I made $3 that night. The great thing about my costume was I actually got asked real questions and could actually help some people. So of course, be safe on the streets this Halloween, and have fun being the other you.
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What is your best find at a garage sale or trash to treasure day? Some old 5x7 wooden frames. While cleaning them up I found $100 between the cardboard and the cheesy photo of a kitten. Two couches discarded on public forest land. They furnished my first apartment. Bonus: the cookies from beneath the cushions fed a starving student. wooden chairs
a bunch of bird cages that I constructed into a single “castle” for my many pet rats. They had four levels with holes I cut out of the bottoms so they had a great place to live. and a gutter that I screwed to the ceiling so they could travel from one platform to another at opposite ends of the room. Rats are so cute! (and cleaning day every sunday so they didnt smell)
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1964 Chevrolet Corvette I got a nice vintage long brown brown jacket, 100% wool with fur even. Someone’s trash was my ultimate score! A Braun hand held mixer. High quality and comes in handy. Some sweet attack pants at a garage sale!
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