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Elves brighten Baker
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Local elves, Harold and Willa Horsfall, help put up Christmas decorations in Nelson. Santa is coming to town soon, see quick link on page 4.
This will be the second year the Nelson Festival of Lights has organized a team of volunteers. Some of this year’s funds came from the Spurway Fund, Nelson Kootenay
Lake Tourism, local businesses and private donations. Volunteer elves have weaved their magic over the last two days to add more lights to Baker Street. Santa will be welcomed by
dozens of elves of all ages on Friday, Dec. 6 in Nelson. Local auto dealers will light their trucks and join the parade to give out candy to the youngest elves.
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Arts & Entertainment “People of the Feather” film
Poet, publisher, book designer Friday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Oxygen Art’s Centre
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Wednesday, November 20, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Theatre. Tickets are $10 or $8 for students.
Sunday Dec.15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Harrop Hall. 6066 McConnell Rd. Harrop. Great gifts, yummy treats, and great artisan crafts!. Bring the kids at noon for a visit with Santa Claus! Donations of food for the “Our Daily Bread” food hamper accepted at the door. For information call 250-229-5370
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Equal parts travelogue, cultural history, and environmental parable, People of a Feather combines breathtaking imagery with heartwarming characters to tell the story of a people’s connection with nature, and their struggle to adapt to climate change. The West Kootenay EcoSociety will be bringing the film to the Civic Theatre. LINK: http://www.peopleofafeather.com
For information on City Council Garbage & recycling Bylaws Hydro and more Visit us online at http://www.nelson.ca
Sunday Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m. Nelson United Church 602 Silica Street A dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. All proceeds go to the Nelson Food Cupboard Society. Admission is by donation. All donations above $20 will be given a charitable tax receipt. There will also be a food donation box at the door.
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SnowMotion 2013
Saturday, Nov. 16, 1 - 3 p.m. 523 Front St, Ellison’s Cafe
Friday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m. at the Friday, Nov. 22, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. at Spirit Bar Prestige Lakeside Resort Join up for Snow Motion 2013 At the Womagarium: Carnival of – a evening event to celWonders, guests will be transported ebratespecial a new snow season. Party with back to golden age of the travelling skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers, carnival and explore the mysteries cross-country tourers, nowmobilers, of the imagination with some of the and other winter sports enthusiasts. city’s finest performers, a stellar silent Welcome winter by dancing to the auction, and other carnival-esque fun high-energy music of Sunshine Drive with all proceeds going directly to featuring guest artist Clinton Swanson supporting the Nelson and District on sax. LOTS of great prizes from Women’s Centre. Tickets are $20 in the following generous local sponJan Van Gold with Hunter Stanway advance and $25 at the door, avail- sors.There will be draws throughout able at: Mountain Baby, the Women’s the evening for snow sports and winJan Van Gold is a creative matrix Centre and Fairies Pyjamas. ter-related prizes,and the $10 cover who has been playing with music for charge includes TWO chances for contact Elena Banfield at 85% of her life. She has toured extenyou to win some of this “backstage sively throughout BC and is presently booty”. Come on and dance up a 250-352-9949 or working on her 7th album of origi- elena@nelsonwomenscentre.com storm at Snow Motion!! nal music. Hunter Stanway is a Selkirk LINK: www.sunshinedrive.ca College Music student in engineering. His musical life began on guitar, then Hunter discovered his passion was with the bass. Eli & Dylan perform on guitar, kazoo, mandolin, harmonica & percussion, Dylan Ferris and Eli Larsen are currently attending Selkirk College music program. They will be joined by Simon Stockner on percussion. Influenced by a vast range of styles including bluegrass, rock, and blues, they bring their repertoire to you in their debut Nelson performance. LINK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ellisonsphoto submitted Cafe-Acoustic-UnpluggedSunshine Drive will be playing at the Spirit Bar on Friday, November 22 Sessions/134317453293369 Business Card 3.8X2_thefridge_3.39.pdf 9/6/2013 11:50:37 AM
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CFUW general meeting November 23, 9:30 a.m. at the Banquet Room of the New Grand Hotel (616 Vernon Street). Canadian Federation of University Women Nelson and District Club invites present, former and new members to their general meeting. Guest speaker is P’nina Shames representing the Osprey Foundation. Advocacy, Support, and Friendship – if these themes appeal to you, then perhaps you may want to join the club, you can do so by joining us at a general meeting or visiting our website: https://sites.google.com/site/ nelsoncfuw/2011-2012-programme
Fighting hunger, feeding hope As the harvest season winds to a close the Nelson Food Cupboard is preparing to wrap up this year’s Food Skills Project. The program launched in June and since then has brought ten workshops to Food Cupboard customers. Workshops were led by experts from within the community and have covered topics such as cooking on a budget, composting, breadmaking, gardening in small spaces and more. The Nelson Food Cupboard is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. For more information: CALL: 250-354-1633 LINK: www.foodcupboard.org
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Friday Nov. 22 from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9-5 p.m. at 520 Falls Street Get a head start on your Christmas shopping and support Our Daily Bread at the same time. Visit the KCF/Our Daily Bread Craft and Bake Faire Admission is $2. You will find handmade items like Maternity shirts and T-shirts, a large variety of local jewellery artisans, hemp products and home-made baking, including gluten free, just to name a few. While you are shopping for others, treat yourself to a mini treatment by a certified Reflexologist. Come early for fresh cinnamon buns and stay for delicious soup and biscuits for lunch. There will be raffles and door prizes. All proceeds to go to Our Daily Bread. CALL: 250-352-7700
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Community Connect Day Saturday November 23, 10 - 3 p.m. at Central School Nelson Committee on Homelessness is hosting the 6th annual Community Connect Day. It is a day where local service providers offer their services under one roof, for free, to those who are struggling to make ends meet. It is a day that is successful because of all of the volunteers who help make it possible. If you would like to volunteer, EMAIL: kate@stuffstuffstuff.ca
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Irish Bar and Grill lllDubconscious: with Mama Sa, Spirit Bar, 10 p.m.
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llClimate rally, at noon in front of Nelson City Hall. It’s a chance to join in locally with the National day of action DefendOurClimate.ca lMovie: Ender’s Game, 7 p.m.
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.
l l Corporations in Our and Bad Grandpa, 9:15 p.m at l Cathedral of Mary Heads – Interactive Theatre Event, Civic Theatre Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 Legion Hall, Nelson. 6 p.m. a.m and 10:30 a.m. lMeat Draws at Nelson Legion. lSocial Dancing at Finleys 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Mon. Nov 18 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mixed playlist by Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. lllSarah & Rich at the Peter, no cover or Clinton Swanson Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. lNelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. & Friends - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, l l l Selkirk Pro-Musica lLatin/Swing Workout at 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome presents: Melody Diachun at Nelson Legion, 11 a.m. l Cathedral of Mary Shambhala Music and Performance lWomen of all ages get togeth- Immaculate Mass, Nelson, 7 p.m. Hall, 10th & Elwyn. Doors open at er to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & lSacred Heart Mass, Kaslo 7, concert at 7:30 p.m.Tickets $15 at more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. Otter Books and at the door. at 4 p.m. lMovie: Ender’s Game, 7 llLa Leche League Nelson Sun. Nov 17 p.m. and Bad Grandpa, 9:15 p.m.at breastfeeding information and suplllNiko at the Hume Library Civic Theatre port. 1 p.m. 312 Silica Street. Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. lGender Outlaws, a support lMonthly Member Monday and social group for trans and genlllKaraoke at Finley’s Irish der diverse folks. 250-354-5362.
l St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Food Pantry, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 911am. Everyone welcome. Sat. Nov 16 l l l Ellison’s Unplugged Sessions presents Jan Van Gold with Hunter Stanway followed by Eli & Dylan, 1-3 p.m. lllBraden Early & Craig Mullin at Spirit Bar 10 p.m.
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Pizza, Doorprizes! 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., 602 Kootenay St llA Homespun Artisan Fair, Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort, Rossland BC, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bar and Grill 9 p.m.
l l The Borealis String Quartet will take the stage at the Capitol Theatre at 2 p.m.. Tickets are available at the Capitol Theatre: 352-6363, www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca . Students $14, adults $24. lMovie: Ender’s Game, 1 p.m. and Bad Grandpa, 7 p.m at Civic Theatre
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Movie! 2001: A Space Odyssey, 7 p.m. at the Civic Theatre 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. Nov 19 lllDoug and Melody 6 p.m.
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lMovie: Ender’s Game, 7 p.m. and Bad Grandpa, 9:15 p.m at Civic Theatre
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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
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Wed. Nov 20 lllOpen mic night at
Expressions Cafe, 554 Ward st. 6 - 10 p.m. Coffee, tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910 lllPaul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. ll”People of a Feather” Kootenay Premeire, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Theatre. Presented by the EcoSociety
llFree Spaghetti Dinner,
Ascension Lutheran Church at Rosemont School 5:30 p.m.
llCelebrate National Child
Day! From free developmental screenings and fun activities. Call for more information. Kootenay Family Place 250-365-3662
llKootenay Native Plant
Society, first annual general meeting,7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Selkirk College, room lardeau 16, Castlegar: kootenaynativeplants.ca llNelson Leafs vs. Grand Forks, 7 p.m. at the Nelson Community Complex 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. lLearn to make a QUILT with Susan Foot at the Women’s Centre 9-11.45 call 551-4951
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Wed. Nov 20 continued lLadies Target Shooting. No lNelson Tech Club: for elec- experience needed. Contact Angela tronic hobbyists and Arduino onthetarget@hotmail.com for more enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. every Wednesday 6pm info & to book a space -Annex, Selkirk `10th St Campus. lMovie: at Civic Theatre New members welcome. small Fri. Nov 22 facility fee, first visit free.http:// lllRequest DJ. Finley’s www.nelson-tech- club.info/ email info@nelson- tech-club.info
l Overeaters Anonymous Meeting, Community First Medical Clinic, 518 Lake Street, Nelson, noon - 1 p.m., 250-354-4105
lNelson Women’s Centre
Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250352-9916. lGirls’ Night with MargaretAnn at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-3525656. 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
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ll2013 Banff Mountain Film Festival, 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre lKootenay Quilters Guild
every first and third Thurs of each month. - 10 a.m. at Christie-Lees Hall, Radio Ave u 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.
l St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Food Pantry, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 911am. Everyone welcome. Sat. Nov 23 llBalfour Hall’s Christmas Craft Faire 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.. Free admission. Door Prizes. Information Irish Bar and Grill lllSunshine Drive Live at 250-229-5265 Spirit Bar, 10 p.m. lllBreakfluid at Spirit Bar, 10 p.m. Twoonie cover lll Bocephus King at ll2013 Banff Mountain Vallican Whole, 3762 Little Film Festival, 7 p.m. at the Capitol Slocan Road. Tickets $12 ll2013 Banff Mountain Theatre l l Canadian Federation Film Festival, 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre of University Women Nelson and llReading/talk by poet/ District General Meeting, 9:30 a.m. publisher/book designer Jason at the New Grand Dewinetz, 7:30 p.m., Oxygen Art lMovie: at Civic Theatre Centre, 320 Vernon St. (alley) lMeat Draws at Nelson llCandlelight vigil at 5 Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage p.m. outside Nelson City Hall to room with Karaoke after. 250mark the 23rd year of the protest 352-7727 and to call for justice in Latin lNelson Chess Club meets: America. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717Level Vernon Sudoku Classic Difficulty - EasySt. All 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. lMovie: at Civic Theatre
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lllDylann McPherson (Voted KMA’s 2013 Best New Artist)followed by Seize Tonight at Ellison’s Cafe, 1-3 p.m. ll Robin Hood - Dufflebag Theatre. A Capitol Kids presentation, 2 p.m. lMovie: at Civic Theatre l St.
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Emergency 911 NPD - Non Emergency (250) 354-3919 RCMP- (250) 352-2156 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477
Nelson Police news: scam, accident, disturbance On Friday, Nov. 9, the Nelson Police Department received another report of an attempted internet scam. The call display associated to these calls read “out of the area”. The victim was advised that they were speaking to computer software expert who had identified problems with their computers. The victim was asked to turn their computers on so that the caller could install a program to repair the problems. The caller then asks for a Credit Card # so a bill can be submitted for the so-called repairs, or in this case the caller asked for the victim to go to Western Union and send the money. Again Nelson Police caution people against giving out personal informa-
tion by email or over the phone. Please ensure that the company or person you are dealing with is a reputable service provider before providing any information. Report any suspicious circumstances to police immediately. On Sunday Nov 10 at 9:54 a.m. the Nelson Police responded to a report of a single vehicle accident on Hwy 3A/ Lakeview Crescent. The vehicle had driven over the bank and rolled over at that location. The 26 year old driver, the only occupant of the vehicle, sustained only minor injuries. Speed and alcohol were a factor. The driver was issues a 90 day immediate roadside suspension after
providing samples of his breath. On Monday November 11 at 4:40 p.m. an intoxicated male approached a female shopper outside Save on Foods, asking for change. He became belligerent, swore and followed her to her car when he did not receive any money. She managed to leave the area safely and then called Nelson Police. The 51 year old local male, who is known to police was located and arrested for causing a disturbance and public intoxication. He was lodged into cells until sober. He will appear in court in the New Year to answer to the charges. On Tuesday November 12 at 12:30 p.m. a local
male driving downtown was waiting for pedestrians to clear the crosswalk so he could proceed on a green light. One male made a point of lingering in front of his car so the driver honked his horn as the light was now green for him. The male then kicked the car, and tried to entice the driver to fight. A female companion of the male encouraged him to apologize and move on while the driver called police. Knowing police were on the way the male fled the area. The Nelson Police believe they know who the male is and are looking to speak with him about this incident. submitted by the Nelson Police
On Tuesday, November 5, at 04:03 the Salmo Pub Cold beer and Wine store located on fourth street in Salmo, BC had a lone male break into the store through a locked front door on fourth street. The male stole cigarettes and liquor then left the store through the same door. The male was in the store for approximately two minutes, a property representative and police attended but the male was not located. Police have
seized a copy of the surveillance tape and if anybody has any information they are asked to contact the Salmo RCMP at 250-357-2212 or Crimestoppers. submitted by Salmo RCMP On Wednesday Nov. 13 at approximately 11:15 a.m. a male entered the Paragon Pharmacy located at #1171983 Columbia Ave Castlegar BC and pulled out, what is described as shotgun, demand-
ing money and prescription medication. The employees acted appropriately by following the males directions and allowing him to leave with some medication and an undisclosed amount of cash. The male entered through the front of the store exiting via the rear door, which faces east. The male is described as early 20’s, approx. 5’ 8”, slim build. At the time he was wearing a grey and dark blue
winter coat, unknown length, dark colored pants, either sweats or jeans, wearing dark colored gloves, his face was covered with an unknown fabric or mask. No one was physically injured during the robbery. Patrols of the community have failed to locate a suspect at this time. Anyone with information is asked to call the Castlegar RCMP or Crime Stoppers submitted by Castlegar RCMP
RCMP news: two commercial break-ins
Expressions Cafe now open regular hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 6- 10 p.m. Coffee, tea, juice, surprise music, no cover 554 Ward Street, 250-354-3910
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Kootenay business news Local businesses donate money to Climbing Gym The Kootenay Climbing Association is moving ahead with plans to build a new indoor climbing gym in Nelson after finalizing the design of the facility. Following a discussion and feedback phase with the local community, it has now been confirmed that the facility will be constructed at the Selkirk College Mary Hall gymnasium on the Tenth Street Campus. The facility will include bouldering and roped climbing areas catering to all ages and abilities.
Following dedicated fundraising efforts, the community has stepped forward and contributed almost half of the $120,000 goal, with a number of local businesses signing on as major corporate sponsors, including Valhalla Pure and the Kootenay Coop. Fundraising efforts will continue throughout the fall and winter with the goal of raising a further $65,000. The association plans to open the facility in the winter 2014. submitted by the KCA
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The Kootenay Climbing Association receives funds from the Kootenay Co-op.
Kootenay Co-op sets North American record After a month of campaigning, the Kootenay Co-op reached—and then exceeded—its goal of raising $1.5 Million. The final tally? More than $1,768,200 million in member loans for its new store, slated to open mid2015 on the east end of Nelson’s downtown core. “We are so completely delighted with the response from our member-owners,” says Board Director and Member Loans Committee Chair Susan Morrison, “The response from day one of the program was really positive; people
appreciated how the Loans program was both a local, ethical investment opportunity and a way to help the Co-op grow.” This success has implications beyond Nelson and area, says Morrison. “The success of this campaign shines a light on the region as a whole. To the best of our knowledge, this is the most money raised in a member-loans campaign for food co-operatives in North America! It’s such a clear sign of how special this community is.” The loan sizes ranged from $1000 to well over
$25,000. Member loans provide the Co-op with patient capital at preferable rates, contributing significantly to a healthier financial start for the new store. “Our lenders really reflected the diversity amongst our 11,000 members,” relates Skrypiczajko. “We heard from farmers who have supplied the Coop for years to people who have just moved to the area and who became members only days before and everyone in between!” As the Member Loans campaign comes
to completion the Nelson Commons project is preparing to kick in to high gear. Pre-sales for the residential units will begin on November 20. While many people have pre-selected units with the intention of purchasing, there are still units available. The public is invited to visit the Nelson Commons Show Suite and Sales Office to view the 3D model of the proposed development and to see the suite at 621 Vernon Street Wednesday to Sunday 12 - 5 p.m. submitted by the Co-op
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How do trees grow straight on a slope? dr. science Christine Humphries
A tree’s growth orientation is determined in response to external stimuli, a process called tropism. There are many different types of tropic responses. There is the orientation of growth in response to light (phototropism), gravity (gravi- or geotropism), substances (chemotropism), water (hydrotropism), mechanical stimulation (thigmotropism), to name a few.
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These biochemical signals then direct the cell to change physically. Auxin, a plant hormone, becomes differentially localized in some cells and regulates several different cellular events (cell wall growth, actin cytoskeleton organization, gene regulation). These cellular events all contribute towards making the cell expand. In such a way, when auxin accumulates, in response to gravity, in cells on the lower side of a horizontal stem, these cells become enlarged and cause sk9E000001 the stem to turn upward.
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opinion by British Columbia Nurses’ Union
Kaslo loses 24-7 Emergency Care Interior Health confirmed a reduction of emergency department hours at the Victorian Community Health Centre during a presentation to Kaslo village council Tuesday evening. Dr. Jeremy Eatherington, VP of Medicine and Quality told the more than 200 residents in attendance that the IHA has been unable to recruit the two full-time doctors needed to staff the facility 24-7. “This is a devastating blow to this community,” says BC Nurses’ Union president Debra McPherson. “What will happen to
that sick child at 2:00 am, the heart attack victim or the senior who falls and breaks a hip? The inevitable delay in accessing necessary medical care may result in increased complications and deaths” says McPherson, noting that patients requiring emergency care will now be forced to travel to Nelson, which is more than an hour’s drive away in treacherous winter conditions. McPherson says the IHA should be arranging to provide after-hours coverage with locum doctors and nurse practitioners. The health authority should
also train existing nursing staff in advance practice care to treat and stabilize patients needing a transfer to larger facilities if a doctor isn’t available. “The BCNU is extremely disappointed the health authority took this action,” says McPherson. “The community is feeling disrespected and frustrated. Our RN’s are worried about job security and our LPN’s are concerned about the increased scope of practice and responsibility they may be expected to provide,” she says. In a recent letter to worried residents, Health
Minister Terry Lake said “Kaslo will be best served by the provision of consistent, robust primary care, as opposed to 24-7 ED service.” “This is not consistent, robust care,” says McPherson. “Interior Health is trying to save money on the backs of the people who live there. Nurses, doctors, residents and even IH’s own privately hired consultant have offered solutions to the problem. Interior Health has chosen to ignore all of them.” submitted by the British Columbia Nurses’ Union
Radon test results “We’ve just received our radon test results back from the laboratory. Our reading came in at 8 pCi/L. Our house is over a crawl space. What do we do now?”
Home Front by Bill Lynch,
Paul Muntak & Steve Cannon
The next step now is to remediate the building to lower the radon levels inside. There are different methods and systems that can be employed to reduce the radon levels so this is by no means definitive and consulting a professional remediation system designer or installer is advised. I’ll have to make the assumption that your crawl space is bare soil with no
plastic vapour barrier covering the soil. Before you go into your crawl space make sure that any hazards such as asbestos, broken sewage lines, insects or rodents have been identified and addressed prior to getting started. Level out the dirt in the crawl space as much as possible and ensure you can reach all foundation walls to properly seal your plastic vapour barrier. You will need to install plastic piping below the plastic vapour barrier. The piping should be installed with
a riser in order to install rigid piping to the appropriate fan for the application. The pipe should vent above the roofline of your house and at least 10 feet away from any opening door or window. The piping may be run through the interior or up the exterior walls however, the important part of the fan location is to be outside of the living area. Ensure the plastic vapour barrier is installed over the piping in the crawl space and it is well sealed at all edges and seams. The power source for the fan is
typically a standard outlet mounted within approximately three feet of the fan location. This system is designed to provide a negative pressure below the plastic thus exhausting the radon to the outdoors. It would also be prevalent to check all naturally aspirated gas-burning appliances are still adequately venting into their chimneys and a back drafting situation has not been created. The danger that would result is the potential for carbon monoxide gas to enter the building.
Steve, Chris and Bill are building consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson. http://www.lynchinspections.com
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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
Jack’s Journey Jack is a 7-month old who needs our attention. A recent silent and online auction has given this young child support that it needs but they’re always more that can be done. Jack was born with Down Syndrome, the couple raising him Jillian and Aaron Colbert have educated themselves on the subject and thanks to members of the community they have received support. One sad reality of this situation is that facts on Down Syndrome tend to get confused with fiction, many people tend to think that being born with Down Syndrome also ties
into having severe cognitive defects; although this can be true, it can also merely mask true intellect. I’ve met many people afflicted with Down Syndrome in my time and they are often more kind and intelligent then most people. So how can you help? You can start by going to the This is Jack Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/liljackalope) where you can get the latest updates, and find out how you can help. Down Syndrome affects thousands of children a year, we need to educate ourselves on this so that these children can have the full and happy lives they deserve.
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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Fish Heads and Flowers fish heads This is a warning to any current and potential renters; and home owners looking to work with a management company. A couple of agents who did not do anything, other than collect the rent. As a matter of fact we were moved out of the home for over a month before they even inquired about “how things are at the home.”
No calls or e-mails were returned for urgent fixes and the notice we had given the month before went unanswered. Totally ridiculous, and quite certain the home owners will not be impressed!! Then threated us to put us on the “poop list” with some renters alert thing that makes us out to be the bad guys. Thanks for reading:) signed:good tenants
Travis T. in the Kootenays, Wish You Were Here by Chris Rohrmoser
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Why are we surprised Environmental disasters happen all the time
A tragedy is unfolding in the By Nelson Becker Philippines. A storm with winds over 300km/hr has devastated many communities. I have heard that 600,000 people are without homes. There are dead bodies
in the streets, hospitals are barley operating with no electricity, yet we treat this as a surprise crisis. Many people and countries want to help, but they were all caught off guard and so their help was slow to come and perhaps not as organized as it could be.
Thank goodness there is help. The militaries of the world really are necessary to fight environmental catastrophes and to be ready at a moments notice to assist people. We do need a military, but their main role should be to deal with natural disasters. Lets save lives.
Where will you go for the holidays?
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/holiday_time Last week’s survey response:
Do you think you are a peaceful person? Comments: Sometimes in my quest for peace, however, I (attempt to) disregard my own emotional issues that need to be dealt with. Then the latent unhappiness builds until I can’t find peace anywhere. It’s better to deal with issues while they are still small. The ultimate knowing will only happen when confronted with the issue of no food, no water, no home. Most people live with the notion of ‘peace’, one doesn’t really know until faced with war, poverty and loss. Then what will YOU DO? I try my best to be as peaceful as I can.
Yes 35.3% Mostly 52.9% Struggling 5.9%
No 5.9%
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