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Kootenay Pride Week
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Last year’s PRIDE week parade down Baker St
Kootenay Pride’s first celebration took place in 1996. From the beginning pride has been about celebrating our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Transgender, Transsexual, Intersex, Gender Queer, and Questioning Folks in our communities. A parade and
dance was the start and now celebrations have grown to fill 4 days! Kootenay Pride invites everyone to come… out, and enjoy the weekend! Friday Night – BBQ at Finleys, “Cirque de SoGay” at the Element. Saturday – Open Stage Coffee House at Expressions Cafe, and
Book Study at Eagles Hall. Saturday Night – “Living Da Life” Dance at Eagles Hall. Sunday – Kootenay Pride Parade, 2 p.m. (Route Change) Starting at Cotton Falls Park. Rally at Extra Foods Parking Lot, Kootenay Commons. Sunday 6 p.m., “The
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Vagina Slamologues” Roller Derby Scrimmage, with beer garden; after party at Finleys. Sunday 6 p.m., Meet N Greet dinner at The Moving Centre and Mimosa Monday Breakfast 11 a.m., at Library Lounge in the Hume Hotel. submitted by Kootenay PRIDE
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EXCELLENT 1992 MITSUBISHI Pajero. New brakes,injectors.$7,750 obo. Will trade for gold/silver plus cash. 250-226-7918 Michael
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Carport. Certified engineered drawings. Snow-load rated. Never assembled. 22’L x 20’W $6500, 250-353-2433
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Lost gold pendant at Lions Park on Aug 27. 250-253-6416 or 250-352-6228 or chjeanes@gmail. com Reward.
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Honeybees Agroforestry Tour
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Highbush Cranberry is one of several native Kootenay shrubs featured on this tour.
Wildfire smoke in Valley The Wildfire Management Branch is monitoring a fire near Wee Sandy Creek in Valhalla Provincial Park. This wildfire was caused by a lightning strike on Aug. 26 and smoke is visible in New Denver, Silverton and along Highway 6. This fire is burning in a remote area of the park and is not threatening any trails, structures or communities. Due to its remote
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location and steep terrain in the area, it is unsafe for firefighters to access the site. The wildfire is currently less than one hectare in size and the Southeast Fire Centre is monitoring the fire’s activity. To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call 1800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone. submitted by the Southeast Fire Centre
Saturday September 7, 1 - 2 p.m. near Slocan City Beekeeping with native efits to land owners when stream-side shrubs is the managed with care. Many topic of a free tour being native shrubs grow products offered near Slocan City on like berries and bark which Saturday, September 7 (1- are in demand for food and 2pm). The tour will highlight medicinals. When beehives the results of a demonstration are nearby, flowering shrubs project at the Murray Family benefit from honey bee polWoodlot where a riparian lination services while also area is newly planted with benefiting bees with polthree native shrubs well-suit- len and nectar for produced to the region. The Murray ing honey. Riparian buffers Woodlot, with funding further complement hives from the British Columbia by providing both a windAgroforestry Industry break and surface water Development Initiative (AIDI required by bees. Thus, sen), is showcasing the benefits sitive riparian systems can of integrating honey bees in be managed for economic riparian plantings for both benefit while protecting conservation benefits and drinking water and wildlife economic diversification. habitat. The Kootenays are For additional details replete with small private on the tour, please contact land parcels endowed with Michael Murray at 250streams. These riparian cor- 354-1412. ridors are rarely utilized, yet submitted by the can provide multiple benMurray Woodlot
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Medical marijuana specialist
Friday, 30 August, 7 p.m., Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St Rick Simpson: author, food and medicine and the cannabis researcher, and many other muses. This is a specialist in the benefits of solution to the health crisis hemp medicine is touring we are now in. BC at the end of August. Donation of $10 is Rick developed an oil con- suggested. There is a slidcentrate which he found ing scale for low income to cure several types of of $1 to $5. This is a rare cancer and assist in the and exceptional opportuhealing of many serious nity to meet and hear one diseases. of the finest human being Rick will talk about on the planet talk about the benefits of an economy honest information on all based on hemp products the true benefits of medias home building material, cal marijuana. paper products, veterinary submitted by food and medicine, human Dr Filip Vanzhov ND
What’s in the Cupboard? Recipes from the Nelson Food Cupboard Pickled Beets (No canning required) This recipe does not make too many portions—just enough for a couple of meals. Easy and good. 2 medium beets 1 cup white vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar
By Jenny Erickson
Put the whole beets in a pot. Cover with water, put lid on the pot and bring to a boil. Boil gently for 30 minutes. Drain the beets and leave to cool. When they are cool, peel beets and cut into slices or cubes. Combine vinegar, salt and sugar in a bowl. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the beets to the vinegar mixture. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 12 hours before serving. If you wish you may add one small, thinly sliced onion to the pickles.
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Castlegar man gets double organ transplant Recently, doctors at St. Paul’s Hospital (SPH) performed a rare double transplant (heart and kidney) on the same patient, with both organs coming from a single donor. Spanning 14 hours and involving two surgeon specialists and a team of professionals, this was only the fifth time this type of double transplant has taken place in BC. Rob Nutter, a 55-year old millwright from Castlegar, was walking just days after receiving the two organs and his recovery has continued unabated. Nutter’s double transplant came after years of health issues beginning in 1998 when he was diagnosed with presumed post-
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viral dilated cardiomyopathy. In 2012, doctors at SPH implanted a ventricular assist device in Nutter’s heart, to maintain his condition while waiting for transplant. In addition to his heart issues, he also experienced renal failure requiring kidney dialysis. As part of his recovery, Nutter is taking three-hour walks along Vancouver’s seawall. He has not needed dialysis since the surgery. He wants to share his story to inspire others who might be in similar situations and to raise awareness for organ donation. Register online to be an organ donor at transplant.bc.ca submitted by Providence Health Care
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Will recycling still be easy in 2014? By September 16, 2013 local governments must make a decision with respect to their participation in the Packaging and Printed Paper Stewardship Program. In May 2014, the responsibility for collecting and processing household recycling will be changing in British Columbia. The new product stewardship program for “Packaging and Printed Paper” (PPP) that is being introduced will shift all responsibility for recycling of
PPP from a public service to a privately funded system. At the August 15th Board meeting RDCK staff presented a list of options and a process to help assist in the decision making. The Board will need to consider the financial viability, the environmental impact, the social and legal factors as well as the question of principle during the evaluation process. Even with all these factors considered the
RDCK will not recover the full cost of the PPP program and will still have to provide a taxpayer subsidy to a privately operated program. Product Stewardship Programs are an important issue for the RDCK Board of Directors. The proposed PPP program is scheduled to roll out in May 2014 and could significantly reduce access to recycling for RDCK residents, particularly those in the most rural areas. All local
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governments in BC are facing a considerable challenge in determining how to reasonably manage the transition of recycling from a public service to a privately funded system. For more information about BC’s EPR system and the new PPP program contact the Recycling Council of British Columbia: www.rcbc.bc.ca or 1-800667-4321. submitted by the RDCK
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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: stolen bike, bouncer attacked On Friday August 23 at approximately 4 p.m.in the 500 block Railway St a male stole a wallet from another male. When the wallet owner chased him down the male took out a knife and waved it at him, fortunately only striking a cast on his arm. The male then dropped the wallet and ran off. The Nelson Police searched the area for the culprit but could not locate him. He was seen in the nearby park earlier in the day but was not known by any of the park users. Nelson Police are
still investigating. There were numerous incidents of people being found consuming liquor in public places over the weekend. People should be aware this is in contravention of the Liquor Control and Licensing Act and carries a fine of no less than $230. At the very least any liquor remaining will be seized and destroyed. On Saturday August 24 it was reported a valuable mountain bike was stolen from one of the local shops. The bike is described as a Black with
red and yellow highlights Devinci Wilson large framed men’s mountain bike. Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of the bike is encouraged to contact the Nelson Police at 354-3919. At 1:45 a.m. Sunday August 25 an alert staff member at Finley’s Pub noted a female attempting to enter the premises was too intoxicated and he refused her entry. Her partner, also intoxicated, attempted to convince staff to let her in. During that conversation the female, a 27 year old
visitor to Nelson, attacked the bouncer by biting and scratching him. Other staff assisted in controlling her while police were called. Her partner then attempted to assist her and was also restrained until police arrival. Both were arrested for assaulting the staff members and causing a disturbance. They were released to travel home with numerous conditions to abide by until their court date in Nelson September 10. submitted by the Nelson Police Department
On August 20, at 11:22 p.m, Castlegar RCMP Members responded to an injury accident in which a vehicle with 4 occupants had allegedly driven through a private picket fence and then
into the Robson Fire hall causing substantial damage to both the fence and the side of the Fire Hall. One passenger was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A 19 year old Castlegar
man remains in custody facing several charges: Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm, impaired driving causing bodily harm, driving while over .08, 2 counts of mischief
to property, and Breach of Probation. The male will next appear in court on August 29 in Castlegar. submitted by the Castlegar RCMP
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Tankless water heater
The time is nearing to change out our old hot water tank. We are considering going with a tankless water heater. What are the pros and cons of this style of water heater and are they all the same? Home Front by Bill Lynch, In homes that use (lpm) and gas-fired heaters important since tankless Paul Muntak & Steve Cannon approximately 151 litres of will produce hot water flow water heaters generate a hot water per day, tankless rates up to 22.8 lpm. temperature rise based on Tankless water heaters, water heaters can be up to 34 To determine which the flow rate demanded, for also called instantaneous or per cent more efficient than tankless water heater to pur- example you are using a 6.0 demand water heaters, pro- conventional storage tank chase, you need to consider lpm shower and a 4.0 lpm vide hot water only as it is water heaters. The efficiency where you need the hot water kitchen sink you will have needed. Traditional storage of the tankless water heaters and how much hot water is a total demand of 10.0 lpm. tank water heaters consume is reason enough to make needed. Typical flow rates for The next thing to determine energy to keep the water the upgrade, but also many household fixtures are: is the ambient temperature of stored in the tank at the of the manufacturers have a • Bathroom sink 2.84 the supply water coming into desired temperature. life expectancy of 20 years lpm your home. It is estimated that water compared to the conventional • Bathtub 9.46 to 13.25 Lets say the temperature heating can account for up storage tank water heaters of lpm of the incoming water is 15 to 25 per cent of the energy eight to 12 years. • Shower 4.54 to 7.57 C and now you want the hot consumed in your home. Tankless water heaters lpm water to be at 43 C. Based on The yearly operating costs can be purchased in either • Kitchen or laundry sink this example you will require for conventional gas or elec- electric or gas-fired. The 2.84 to 9.46 lpm a tankless water heater that tric storage tank water heat- electric tankless water heaters • Dishwasher or clothes will produce a 28 C temperaers averages $200 or $450, can produce hot water up to a washer 3.79 to 7.57 lpm ture rise at a 10.0 lpm flow respectively. rate of 15.2 litres per minute These flow rates are of water. Steve, Chris and Bill are Building Consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson. http://www.lynchinspections.com
How does fruit ripen? dr. science Christine Humphries
Although my kids do not seem to mind eating very green fruit, most people prefer the taste of ripe fruit. Unripe fruit is normally green, hard, sour and odourless. Ripe fruit is sweet, soft, smells fruity and more colourful. The process of ripening is triggered by a hormone called ethylene. Ethylene is an odourless gas that is produced and released by the
meristen, a rapidly growing tissue, in a ripening fruit. Ethylene acts as a ripening agent because its release triggers the production of enzymes in the cells. These enzymes are responsible for catalyzing reactions required for ripening. For example, one of these enzymes, called amylase, converts starch, which does not taste sweet, into its simple sugar, glucose, which does taste sweet. Thus this enzyme reduces the amount of starch and increases the amount of sugar in a fruit.
Other enzymes are responsible for neutralizing acids, breaking down pectin and other compounds in the unripened fruit to produce the soft, aromatic flesh of ripened fruit. Interestingly, the old saying that “one bad apple spoils the whole bunch” is actually accurate; it is due to the fact that ethylene is released from fruit when it is damaged. Thus, if one apple is damaged and begins to release ethylene, it will set off the enzyme reaction in all the neighbouring
Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Christine Humphries, a molecular biologist
apples, effectively spoiling the lot! In addition, because fruit are so sensitive to ethylene, its use in the ripening process has significant commercial value. For example, fruit producers can pick and transport unripened fruit and then artificially expose these fruits to ethylene in ripening rooms. In such a way, fruits such as tomatoes, avocados and bananas, can be transported to the grocery store when they are hard and less susceptible to being damaged.
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5th annual Soap Box Derby Friday, September 6, at 4:30 p.m. on Lake St, Nelson Racers In the 5th a minimum of 3 runs. Best annual Soap Box Derby 2 out of 3, win 2 races and are slated to rocket down you’re in the finals. Lake Street on Friday, You can race any style September 6. Participants of soap box you like, from will hit the starting line a professional soapbox, to at Lake Street starting at a GT Racer with wheels, 4:30 p.m. or maybe a bath tub? Or Competing in 3 cat- your kids tricycle! egories of “soapbox” racGet creative and start ers, and “tricycle” styles, building: brakes and hel(12 and under, 12-18, and mets are MANDATORY over 18) all racers will get and pretty much the only
rule.Registration forms are available at Nelson Chrysler and Nelson Box Office. Registration closes on Wednesday, Sept 4 at 5 p.m. Entry is free with a donation of a nonperishable food items for the Salvation Army to help support our community. Nelson Chrysler will be decaling a new Dodge Ram 4X4, with all the
sponsor names. Mainjet motorsports will have their Brand New Quads and side by sides to help pull the cars back up the hill. Please feel free to Contact me for further information: Elliot Carter 250-352-3542 or 250-5050284 submitted by Nelson Chrysler
Saturday, Sept. 14, from 3 - 5 p.m., Savoy Lanes After months of renova- ramp down to the pits has tions the Sports Council is been installed while the outexcited to reopen the Savoy door entrance ramp is to be bowling lanes in September. installed as soon as possible. With the news of keeping The local sentiment the much loved facility alive, has been wonderful with the community came out many positive comments in spades to help with all offered about keeping the things necessary to get the local place and sport alive place ready for a new sea- – and their own renewed son. They even offered up desire to play once again bowling shoes, trophies and themselves. all sorts of bowling necesMuch like the Civic sities. An indoor wheelchair Theatre, the communi-
ty really pulled together once it realized there was a need. Organizers hope that the vested interest translates into using the facility throughout the season that maintains it as a viable operation. Time will tell of course. For now they just want to have bowling available for all to enjoy. League bowling will commence the week of Sept
9 with the fun and festive Grand Re-opening event taking place on September 14, 3 -5 p.m. An invitation is open to all to come and participate in food, games, prizes and free bowling. Bring the family down and enjoy an afternoon of fun. www.nelsonsports.ca submitted by the Nelson Regional Sports Council
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Arts&Entertainment
So It Goes, Corinna Rose
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 8 p.m. Expressions Cafe. $15 Corinna Rose is year alone. The record is a bringing her Western retrospective of her life in Canada tour to Nelson, on “la belle ville� as well as Tuesday, September 10, at on tour, with songs depictExpressions Cafe. ing stories of personal loss If you listen care- and loneliness as well as fully to singer-songwriter illustrations of emerging Corinna Rose’s debut full- from dark and difficult length album, Northeast moments. Rounding out Southwest, you may note the the record is Rose’s breakinfluences of Weezer, Owen up hoedown “So It Goes� Pallett and the McGarrigle - a charming but bluntSisters in almost equal pro- ly penned old time banjo portions. The album marks tune which she frequently a major evolution from dedicates to anyone who Rose’s 2011 self-titled folk- has ever used an online pop EP. This shift is best dating site. represented by the album’s Rose will be touring title track, “Northeast this album accompanied Southwest,� a tune which by autoharpist, and “So reflects upon being drawn It Goes� enthusiast, Leah in different directions and Dolgoy, who hails from the realization that a sense Edmonton but has also of home can found wher- migrated to Montreal. ever you are – musically, as More info at: well as literally. www.corinnarose.com and Hailing from Toronto, tickets for the Nelson show Corinna Rose now calls can be acquired by calling Montreal home, though 250-354-3910 or pick them she has crossed the coun- up at 554 Ward St. try three times in the last submitted
Bird Song Man comes to Nelson
Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m.,at the Nelson Library John Neville brings a guides to birdsong on CD. lifelong interest in birds For his presentation and a keen understand- of Raptors of Canada, ing of their sounds to the Neville received special Nelson Public Library on permission from wildlife Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 artist Robert Bateman to p.m. with a special presen- link images of his painttation, Raptors of Canada. ings with sound recordings Many Nelson residents and vivid descriptions for will remember Neville as a 60-minute high resolua long-serving Nelson City tion power point sound Councillor, but may not presentation. know him as John Neville, Check out his webiste: Birdsong Man—now a resi- www.nevillerecording.com dent of Saltspring Island submitted by and producer of 17 regional the Nelson Library
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Corinna Rose is “A charmingly eccentric chamber pop songwriter of depth and imagination.� - Direct Current
Storytelling Festival returns
Friday - Sunday, Sept. 20-22, Nelson The Kootenay ing towards an event of Storytelling Festival pres- national recognition while ents a weekend of story- honouring its roots in the telling that will take you community. from the roots to the stars. The full schedule is Now located in Nelson, available online at: British Columbia, the 2013 www.kootenaystory.org. Kootenay Storytelling Venues include building community since 1988 Festival will be held from The Capitol Theatre, September 20-22. Expressions, and The A beloved Procter event Legion. Festival Passes now since 1996, the Kootenay available at Otter Books Storytelling Festival moved and The Capitol Theatre. into Nelson in 2012, bridg- Concert Tickets available ing the transition with one at the Capitol Theatre. day in each community. Individual tickets available Fully in Nelson in 2013, at the Festival. the Kootenay Storytelling submitted by Kootenay Festival is expanding, growStorytelling Festival
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Arts&Entertainment Last Chance to ArtWalk in Nelson
ends August 31 9 on Saturday, 6 2 4 4 2 After a highly successful two-month run, 45 3 9is drawing1 to96 ArtWalk a close. You have until 54Saturday, 1331, 7 99 6 this 7 4August to view and purchase the amazing art on display in 2 venues3from 1 the88sixteen Baker Street down to Front Street. 43 9 78 8 7 5 2 “2013 has been an excityear for us, as 2we’re 4 3 ing 8 celebrating2 25 years of ArtWalk in Nelson!” says Ron Robinson, 5 1President 4 of6 8 4 the Nelson & District Arts nesses, and the ArtWalking “We are delighted public who make this such 6 We’re 7 5 Council. 4 2a long 2suc- 1a dynamic8 event. to4have such cessful history, and want to incredibly fortunate to have thank 6 the artists, the 7busi-7 the array 9 of local talent5that
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Opinion&Editorial Opinion: Kootenay resident challenges Jumbo Glacier Resort By K. Linda Kivi
A Kootenay resident is challenging Jumbo Glacier Resort’s application for an injunction to remove him from the Farnham Glacier Road near the proposed resort. The application to prevent Rob Meaney from blocking the road to Farnham Glacier will be heard Monday, August 26, in the Vancouver Law Courts, just days after the resort was able to move their construction machinery to the Farnham Glacier. Jumbo Glacier Resorts Ltd filed an injunction application on August 15, 2013 in Vancouver, saying that they were prevented from accessing the glacier by a van blocking the roadway on Saturday, August 10. “As far as I’m concerned, Glacier Resorts is trying to distract the public by creating the illusion of progress, despite their failure to commence construction before October 12, 2014”, said Meaney, referring to the dead-
line for construction imposed by the Environmental Assessment Certificate. Meaney, a Johnsons Landing resident, spent time at the camp, and is now a defendant in the lawsuit and a respondent to the injunction application. “The van wasn’t really blocking their passage, and the work they wanted to do was unauthorized,” said Meaney. “The whole thing is like a game of chess or hearts; we played a lot of hearts at the camp.” In late July, about a dozen Kootenay residents set up a camp next to the Farnham Glacier road 50 km west of Invermere to monitor the resort’s activities at the glacier. Although the resort has now been given municipality status by the provincial government, Meaney said that opposition remains strong to the resort that has been contentious since it was proposed more than 20 years ago. “A vast majority of Kootenay resi-
Commentary: The Nordic Law - The Swedish experience There is currently a campaign underway in Canada called Defend Dignity, an initiative of the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada. Defend Dignity exists to abolish prostitution and is asking the Canadian government to look at the Nordic law which was first implemented in Sweden in 1999. In essence, what the law does is penalize the buying of sex, while decriminalizing those who are being sold. The premise is that if there is no demand for purchases of sexual services, there will be no supply. According to Shelagh Day, human rights advocate and founder of the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund, poverty drives women into prostitution and keeps them there. Women usually enter prostitution to survive – to pay the rent, support kids, because they run away from home, or because they are not eligible for welfare. Sweden officially recognized prostitution as a form of exploitation and
Alex Atamanenko, MP BC Southern Interior violence against women and children. By choosing to solely prosecute the purchasers of sexual services (predominantly men) rather than the prostitutes, Sweden is the first country to criminalize demand while decriminalizing supply. They have taken a firm position that prostitution entails oppression of women and is therefore an affront to gender quality, and as long as the prostitution of women and children exits, equality cannot be achieved. The Law on Prohibition of the
dents still oppose this resort. It’s their backyard and they know it won’t benefit them in the long run,” Meaney said. Two applications to stop construction of the resort have already been filed in BC Supreme Court. One application by the Ktunaxa people in the East Kootenays contends that the Jumbo Glacier Resort failed to consult them and that the Jumbo Valley has significant sacred values for the people. This application is set to be heard over 10 days in January of 2014. The second application by the West Kootenay EcoSociety in Nelson alleges that the appointment of municipality status to the resort by the Province of BC contravenes the Charter of Rights. No court dates have been set to hear this application. East and West Kootenay citizens are still monitoring the resort’s actions Meaney said. Purchase of Sexual Services is the legislative tool applied to eradicate prostitution in Sweden. In addition to eradicating prostitution, the law was also proposed to bring about a fundamental change in societal attitudes. Children are taught in school at a young age that the purchase of sex is illegal and unacceptable, in hopes that the next generation will grow up considering prostitution a much more heinous offence than it is considered today. It appears that before the law came into effect, there were nearly 2,500 prostitutes in Sweden. This figure was cut in half within a year of the law being enacted. In Stockholm, street prostitution has been reduced by two thirds and the number of purchasers (johns) of sex has decreased by 80%. Interestingly enough, the Government of Quebec is considering adopting similar legislation. Perhaps the time has come to have a discussion on the Swedish model in our country.
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Be proud
T h i s week is By Nelson Becker Kootenay Pride 2013. It began over 40 years ago as a world-wide support of the struggles the LGBT community was going through. This is year 17 for the Nelson area. Pride does not mean anyone is better than anyone else. It means being proud of who you are. Since its inception, Pride week has gone through changes and growth. There is a realiztion that prejudices exist everywhere, so while calling this Pride week, it is meant to be inclusive of everyone who suffers prejudice, while still recognizing the struggles the LGBT community is still going through. While I’m not gay, there are parts of me over the
years that I have not been proud of. I have not been proud about my heritage. When I was young my parents and grandparents used to tell me not to let anyone know that I was Jewish, because of the prejudice that exists in our society. If someone asked me if I was Jewish I would answer, “I was born that way.” Today partly because of my self-awareness, and because of the discussions that are raised by pride week, I’ve come to accept myself for what I am. I really want to thank the LGBT community for coming-out, because it’s made it easier for me. Being proud does not mean being better than anyone else. For me it means accepting myself for who I am, and still, this is an ongoing challenge.
Fish Heads and Flowers Flowers... and many thanks to the Blewett fire department for responding to a fallen tree on a residential road within minutes. I hope you know how much we appreciate all that you do to make us safe. Signed: Volunteers are awesome!
Dad in his car and drove him back to the house and then helped me get him into the house. Good Samaritans still abound :) Signed: Appreciative Daughter
Flowers to the City of Nelson for painting the diagnonal lines in the parking Flowers to the kind lot at the Lakeside Park gentleman who helped soccer fields. It makes so my Dad when he couldn’t much more sense! make the walk all the way Signed: Good downtown. He helped my thinking!
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My Opinion Love for Youth
Exploring your love life as a young adult can be scary but fortunately you are not alone. There are thousands of like-minded people such as yourself who are experiencing many things for the first time. How do you deal with these new feelings? The first item is sex, obviously being of the younger generation things can be scary but just use protection and you’ll be fine. This is a bit of a touchy subject so I’ll move onto something else.
by Spencer Pollard
Second thing to be aware of is your feelings. You may be confused at this time in your life but use logic and you should be okay. Also, don’t forget to talk to loved ones about these types of emotions as they have most likely experienced them at one point or another. Love as a youngster can be hard but use some sense and some direction and you’ll come up on top. Please wait until you’re ready and don’t make any hasty decisions, you could regret them.
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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How have you been effected by the Lemon Creek fuel spill? Directly, idirectly, or not at all?
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/lemon_creek Last week’s survey responses: Liberal leader Justin Trudeau has taken a bold stance on legalizing marijuana. Does this change your views on the Liberal Party?
comments: I support legalization but vote NDP as they too are in favour of legalization but are better on many other questions. If Trudeau wins support because he’s Trudeau, plus his views on marijuana, it will help Harper win another term by splitting the progressive vote. Right now the Liberals are down and out and the NDP is the official Opposition, which is why Trudeau was picked as the Liberal hope. Not mine, though. It’s going to be legal sooner or later. And once it is, maybe we can turn our attention to more serious issues. It’s about time! the left has to consolidate otherwise we will be dealing with the con’s for ever makes little difference how just unite the left. pot is easier to get than it ever has been, the war on drugs in this regard was lost a long time ago. Should we not move on to real issues of importance because pot has been available to those that enjoy it and they will always have a supply, don’t kid yourself . Submitted by a non smoker. It’s about time; let’s get on with it !
46.4% More likely to vote Liberal
46.4% Makes no difference
7% Less likely to vote Liberal At least he’s honest! And smoking a bit at a dinner party is pretty much status quo these days anywhere. It is time to end prohibition, it didn’t work before or now either. Stop incarcirating our youth empty our prisons of political prisoners.
There’s more to an political party than just one issue...(I hope!)... Let me see what else the Liberals have to say. He ain’t his dad. No charisma, and wet behind the ears. A pretty, but shallow face.
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Nelson & Area: Fri. Aug. 30 - Sun. Sept. 8
lll Live Music
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the summer, 11 a.m. - noon, free Fri. Aug 30 with admission lllRequest DJ. Finley’s lEcoSociety’s Cottonwood Irish Bar and Grill Market at Cottonwood Falls Park lllAudio Architect with 9:30-3 p.m. Emma Star at Spirit Bar 10 p.m.
llRick Simpson: Top global
medical marijuana specialist talk. 7 p.m. at 602 Silica St
llPride Week: Meet N Greet BBQ at Finley’s 5 p.m. shuttle to Cirque de SoGay at the Element, Castlgar, 9:15, 10:45 p.m. lMovie: Jobs at 7 p.m. and We're the Millers at 9:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre 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.
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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lSacred Heart Kaslo at 4:30
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Sun. Sept 1 lllNiko at the Hume
Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
lllKaraoke at Finley’s
Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m.
llPride Week : Kootenay Pride Parade on Baker Street, 3 p.m. Meet N l l l Humans & Greet full dinner (free) at the Moving Sonicanimation at Spirit Bar 10 p.m. Centre 6 p.m. Roller Derby at 6 p.m. llPride Coffee house, 12 - 3 and After party at Finley's 8 p.m. p.m. at Expressions. spoken word lMovie: Jobs at 7 p.m. and Sat. Aug 31
performance, poetry, music, in a casual non-alcohol ALL AGES event.
llPride Week : Book Study “The End of San Francisco” by Matilda Bernstein Sycamore at Eagle’s Hall, 3 p.m., Nelson AND “Living Da Life” Dance at 9 p.m. w/ DJs Tatcat & Coleo following at Eagle’s Hall lMovie: We're the Millers at 7 p.m. and Jobs at 9:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre lMuseum tours at Touchstones Nelson! Drop-in, every Saturday in
We're the Millers at 9:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre
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
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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. 250-354-3308.
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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Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. lCribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727.
lAscension Lutheran Church
Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515. lCathedral of Mary Immaculate Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m.
Mon. Sept 2 lllSarah & Rich at the
Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m.
llPride Week: Mimosa breakfast at the Hume Hotel 11 a.m. lQi Gong at the Nelson Seniors Centre 719 Vernon 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-in lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates, Mon & Thurs 9:30-10:30
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welcome, small gym rental fee. 3 p.m. at Central School Gym. Contact jdnelsonrc@gmail.com lRotary Club of Nelson Daybreak meet every week at 7 a.m. at the Hume
Wed. Sept 4 lll Paul Landsberg at the
Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. l Downtown Market, every vendor sells at least 80% locally produced or sourced goods Downtown Nelson 9:30 a.m .– 3 p.m. l Tai chi and qigong class lion’s park 8 - 9:30 $15 lNelson Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. every Wednesday 6 p.m. -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.
lBC Government Retirees lHeritage Harmony monthly luncheon at the Hume Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892
Hotel, noon, the first Wednesday of each month. For information call 250-7051.
Tues. Sept 3 lOvereaters Anonymous lllCliff Maddix and friends Meeting, Community First Medical
6p.m. The Library Lounge
lMovie: We’re the Miller’s at 7 p.m. and Jobs at 9:30 p.m at Civic Theatre lRC Indoor Electric plane and helicopter flying, beginners
Clinic, 518 Lake Street, noon - 1 p.m., 250-354-4105 lNelson Women’s Centre Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916. lGirls’ Night with Margaret-Ann
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at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656. lDarts at the Nelson Legion. 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
Thurs. Sept 5 lllKiyo & Guests at the
Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. lllShyness of Strangers w/ Breden Early FREE show at Spirit Bar 10 p.m. lMovie: at Civic Theatre lQi Gong at the Nelson United Church 602 Silica St 10 a.m. $3 drop-in lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates, Mon & Thurs 9:30-10:30 lNelson Women’s Centre. Dropin. Noon - 4 p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916.
lKootenay Quilters Guild
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er to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lMovie: at Civic Theatre lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362.
lllKaraoke at Finley’s
Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m. lMovie: at Civic Theatre lVendor markets 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Castlegar Station Museum, 250-365-6440 FMI
lSt. Saviour’s Anglican lHarrop Farmers’ Market Church Food Pantry, 701 Ward endor markets 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Street (Silica Street entrance) 9- Harrop and District Community 11am. Everyone welcome. Centre Sat. Sept 7 lCathedral of Mary Immaculate Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m. lllNeon Steve with C-Biggs lSacred Heart Proctor 2nd and Jungle D at Spirit Bar 10 p.m. and 4th Sunday at 1 p.m. lEcoSociety’s Cottonwood lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Market at Cottonwood Falls Park 9:30-3 p.m.
lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates 1st & 3rd Saturdays 12-1 lMeat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. lMuseum tours at Touchstones Nelson! Drop-in, every Saturday in the summer, 11 a.m. - noon, free with admission lThe Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936.
Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 lSt. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to
Square Dancing Sept. 9 - Nov. 11, at the Nelson Legion Mondays 6:30-8 p.m. Instruction given. $20 for 10 Dances or $4 Drop-in. Students 1/2price. email: bdean@look.ca
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Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
Starting Thursday Sept. 12, six week grief support series for anyone grieving the death of a loved one. Free, register 250-352-2337
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Scottish Country Dancing Come have fun and learn Scottish Country Dance. Starts Sept. 9 Every Monday from 7-9 p.m. NO experience or partner required.Info Call: June 250-352-1836 or Kathy 250-359-7545.
Free Accredited Drop-in Skateboard Coaching Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ends Sept. 6, at Castlegar Rotary Skatepark. Free helmets, pads and skateboards.
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