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Cavalry at the Cavalcade
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Korynne Weber riding her pony, Teslin, down Baker Street in the LV Rogers Graduation Cavalcade on Saturday, June 7. Teslin is not the first equine on Baker Street. Years ago horse races were held downtown, as pictured on the mural now in the 400 block.
Sound of the Sun
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Arts&Entertainment
Sound of the Sun comes home
Barley & Fairbairn: two acts, one night
Tuesday, June 17, 8 p.m. at Expressions Night Café, 554 Ward St. Tickets $10
Thursday, June 19, 7:30 p.m. at Expressions Night Café, 554 Ward St. Tickets $10
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Leah Barley (L) and Ross Christopher Fairbairn (R)
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Sound of the Sun
Originally from Nelson, Sound of the Sun is returning home from Vancouver on their first tour ever! Progressive Folk Rock that’s a clash of 60’s West Coast Rock and 70’s/90’s Rock with hints of folk and
the blues to create Sound of the Sun’s seriously unique sound. The brainchild of Seah Maister, Jenna Earle and Karli Rose MacIntosh, the band was completed with the addition of Tim Riopelle on Bass.
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Enjoy two acts for the price of one! Vancouver based singer/songwriter Leah Barley tells her bluesy-folk tales of love, loss, epic bike rides, and broken homes with beautiful tones and a ridiculous range that
will make your hair stand on end. Opening with a full set is the captivating and playful, Ross Christopher Fairbairn, who is out to have as much fun as possible and will bring you all along for the ride.
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Corinna Rose returns
Friday, June 27, 7:30 p.m. at Expressions Night Café, 554 Ward St. Tickets $10 Stephen Fearing In Concert Corinna Rose returns is a Grand Prize winFriday, July 11, 8 p.m. at Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St. to the Expressions stage ner of the John Lennon Stephen Fearing will be at the door or $20 advance at with musician Morgan Songwriting Contest in the joined by special guests at Nelson United Church office MacDonald. Corinna Rose Folk Category. this fundraiser concert for the or Eddy Music. Nelson United Church. Doors submitted by www.corinnarose.com open at 7:30. Tickets are $25 Nelson United Church Click ad to go to advertiser’s website.
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Workshop: write from your soul
Friday, June 13, 7-9:30 p.m. at at Expressions Night Café, 554 Ward St. How to write from your soul instead of from your head is the focus of this workshop by Laurel Taylor. Topics will be Writers Resistance, Finding Your Voice and Paths to Publishing. Taylor is a development editor, a published journalist, novelist, and English teacher based in Berlin and San Francisco. She edits and coachesinternational writers. The cost is $35. Register and info: 505-2138 www.threehatsenglish.com
Up-cycle Artist workshop Free Demo: Friday, June 20, 7 p.m. Workshop: Saturday, June 21 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Expressions Café, 554 Ward St.
deadline: Monday, June 30, 5 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson Touchstones Nelson is looking for images to cover two hydro boxes located on the Ward Street side of the gallery, as well as two other locations outside the building that they are considering. The call is open to all residents of Nelson and the surrounding area, including youth, students, and professional and emerging artists. Work can be in any media that can be translated into a digital image and wrapped onto a hydro utility box, including painting, photography, collage, etc. For detailed submission requirements, either pick them up in person at Touchstones Nelson or email: exhibitions@touchstonesnelson.ca www.expressnews.ca/pressreleases.php
Summer’s Eve Showcase
Friday, June 20, 7 p.m. at the North Shore Hall, 675 Whitmore Rd. (off Johnstone Rd.) All are invited to this year-end “recital” featuring Vanya Popov (outgoing NWS Music Teacher), several of his private music students, and the Elephant Mountain Community Choir (emc2). Admission by donation. For more info email: vanya@vanyasmusic.com vanyasmusic.com/
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Recycled purse
Karin Schmidt and Barbara Lees, Danish artists, teachers, and pioneers in their fields, will be giving a free evening demo and a one-day workshop in Nelson teaching techniques for up-cycling rubber and colour-morphing plastic, turning used rubber inner tubes into beautiful jewellery and accessories Cost for the workshop is $10 for materials plus a donation for the artists. For more information and to register contact Alison Graeme at alisongraeme@telus.net or 250-352-2252. for more info on the artists: www.allrubbish.dk http://lees.dk/welcome
Tuesday, June 17, 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library Find out what happens when a marathon-running, romance-writing, feisty entrepreneur opens a B&B in Sparwood—and lives to tell the tale. One Book, One Kootenay (OBOK) shortlist author Bobby Hutchinson brings her lighthearted, quirky Blue Collar B&B: Adventures in Hospitality, at a special OBOK shortlist reading. Blue Collar B&B is one of three books shortlisted for One Book, One Kootenay, in which readers vote for the title they think all Kootenay booklovers should read. More information about the books and the program is available at www.obok.ca To put your business card in the Express News Update call 250-354-3910
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Women’s Centre Summer Break
Schools closed by strike
Ancient Skills Workshop
Closure begins Friday, June 13 The British Columbia Teachers’ Federation has served notice of their intent to move to a full strike and withdrawal of services. There will be no classes for students until an agreement is reached at the bargaining table. Arrangements are being made for students who are required to write Provincial Exams in grades 10, 11 and 12 to do so at their respective schools. www.sd8.bc.ca
Saturday June 21, 1-3 p.m. at Friday July 4 to Monday July 21 The Women’s Centre will be Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon St. closed for two weeks beginning on July 4th, and re-opening on July 22nd. A kitchen renovation will take place over these two weeks, and when the doors open again, the Women’s Centre hopes to have a beautiful new Community Kitchen for all to enjoy. for more info www.nelsonwomenscentre.com
Elder Abuse Awareness Day The Nelson and Area Elder Abuse Prevention Program (EAPP) and the local Community Response Networks are hosting information displays in honour of the June 15 United Nations World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. These displays may be found at; WalMart on June 14th, Riondel at the new Artisan’s Market in the month of June, and the Kootenay Savings and Credit Union (at the Valley junction) June 24-27th. Elder abuse is a worldwide, often hidden, and growing problem. Ageism, disempowerment of elderly people, a sense of entitlement by the abusers, and fear or shame by the elder are all contributors to this form of abuse. If you want more information or have a concern about an elder please attend one of the information displays or contact the Nelson EAPP at 250-352-6008.
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Leocadia Juracán in Nelson
Dogbane cordage
Saturday June 14, 7p.m. at the Nelson United Church A public forum, Creating Alliances for Resilient Social Change - Learning from the Campesino Movement, will lay out some common ground around sustainability and social justice issues in Guatemala and Canada, and will feature exiled Guatemalan activist Leocadio Juracan, along with Alex Atamanenko and Colleen Ross. Organizations working toward social change are invited to share their work in an innovative “pop-up” format. Refreshments will be served at 6:30, including ethically traded Guatemalan coffee. www.ecosociety.ca/node/275
Celebrate National Aboriginal Day with hands-on educational activities at Touchstones Nelson! Join ancient skills educator Ric Bivar for an afternoon workshop in the museum, free with the cost of admission. Learn to use tools and techniques that date back at least two million years. Ric will demonstrate how to make a bone cutter using stone tools, and guide participants in making rope out of dogbane, one of the strongest fibres in our bioregion. The workshop is designed for ages 12 and up. Participants must pre-register by Thursday June 19 by calling building community since 1988 the front desk at 250-352-9813. www.touchstonesnelson.ca
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Tuesday, June 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Our Daily Bread, 520 Falls Street. The Housing First approach helps people find and choose permanent housing in the community, with no ties or requirements except paying the rent, which is made affordable through rent supplements paid directly to the landlord. The Nelson Committee on Homelessness (NCOH) invites Nelson and area residents, community services and groups, landlords, businesses and other interested community members to join them in finding out more about how the Housing First approach can support people who are homeless and marginalized to secure and maintain their housing, stabilize their lives, improve their health and in turn, improve the health of the community. Lunch will be provided at this free event. To Register call 250-352-6011 ext19 or NCOH@nelsoncares.ca or go to: Nelsonhousingfirst.eventbrite.ca
Fire at Yasodhara Ashram
The Temple fire that started on Thursday evening, June 5th was completely extinguished by Saturday evening when the Temple was declared fire-free. The Ashram community is waiting for the Fire Chief’s report and a professional assessment of the building. They will then move on to cleanup before rebuilding begins. Although their website is currently down people can still donate online to the Temple Fund: www.canadahelps. org/CharityProfilePage. aspx?charityID=s36028
Tuesday June 17, 7 p.m. at the Community First Health Co-op’s Wellness Centre, 518 Lake St. Rick Turner, co-chair of the BC Health Coalition, will be the key note speaker at the Community First Health Co-op’s Annual General Meeting. In addition to co-chairing the provincial coalition, Turner chairs the Kamloops Health Coalition and has spent many years raising awareness of the value of our national universal public health care system and working for improvements that will build a stronger and more effective national program. He will also be speaking in Labyrinth 10th Anniversary Trail at the Trail United Church 7 pm Saturday June 21, 1 p.m., at the on Wednesday June 18. Rotary Lakeside Park, Nelson. www.healthco-op.ca www.bchealthcoalition.ca The public is invited to celebrate the longest day of the year and the 10th anniversary of the ribbon cutting to officially open the Lakeside To submit an event listing to the Labyrinth. There will be special guests Daily Express Mini, email us at: and refreshments. express@expressnews.bc.ca www.labyrinth.kics.bc.ca
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Friday, June 20, 12 to 2 p.m. at the Community Futures Central Kootenay building, 201-514 Vernon St. The Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation (LCIC), in partnership with Community Futures, KAST and the Provincial Government, is hosting a free information session for local employers to explore other options for attracting and hiring skilled workers to our region. This session is designed for employers who are trying to hire – but are unable to find – a Canadian worker to fill a permanent position, For more information contact the LCIC 250.364.6461 or info@lcic.ca
Health Co-op AGM and talk
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Stoddart joins World Council
Rossland company rebrands
Doug Stoddart, CEO of Nelson & District Credit Union (NDCU), has been elected by Credit Union Central of Canada (CUCC) to serve as one of their two representatives to the World Council of Credit Unions’ (WOCCU) Board of Directors. Stoddart will represent Canada on the World Council Board following World Council’s 2014 Annual General Meeting in July. He will also serve as a liaison between World Council and Canadian credit union system. www.nelsoncu.com
Fulcrum Management Solutions Ltd. is pleased to announce that Thoughtstream™ has changed its name to Thoughtexchange™, effective immediately. This change is part of a larger rebranding effort to more closely reflect the unique way that the company engages communities in a collaborative decision-making process. Thoughtexchange is The Group Insight Platform™ that brings an empowered community together to work toward common solutions. www.thoughtexchange.com
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What’sHappening Nelson & Area: Fri. June 13 - Sun. June 22 lll
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Fri. June 13 lllEvery Friday is Swing Night at Finleys 7-9 p.m. 1st and 3rd Fridays: Clinton Swanson Live Alternate Fridays: Mixed dance playlist by Peter lllRequest DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 9 p.m. lllLive DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. lllDJ Hoolahoop at Spiritbar llWriting Workshop with Laurel Taylor 7-9:30 p.m. at Expressions Night Café $35 Register and info: 505-2138 lGames Night at Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lMovie: How to Train Your Dragon II, 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362. lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Church Food Pantry, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11am. Everyone welcome. lNDYC Ball hockey (11 years and younger) 4-6 pm, Battle at the youth centre (skateboarding) 7-8 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Sat. June 14 lllLive DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. lllLive DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70s-now. Finley's lllThreadroots at Spiritbar llCritical Mass Bike Ride to stop the pipelines. Noon. Meet at 800 Block Baker Street, Nelson llCreating Alliances for Social Change Featuring Guatemalan activist Leocadio Juracan Nelson United Church 7 p.m. $0-10 sliding scale
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ll Compassionate Communication Workshop. Use the tools of NVC: Get What You Want! 1-5pm, $65/$40 nelsonhealthandwellness@gmail.com l Monthly meeting of the Council of Canadians, 10 a.m. 101 Baker Street, downstairs. Info 250-352-9871 lExpressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes lCottonwood Market 9:30 am to 3 pm at Cottonwood Falls Park in Nelson. lMovie: How to Train Your Dragon II, 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre lNelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome lMeat Draws and Karaoke at Nelson Legion lounge (Membership available to public). 3:30 pm (250)352-7727. lCathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. lSacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m. lNDYC Youth BBQ 3-5 pm, Poolshark (pool) 7-9 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Sun. June 15 lllNiko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. lllKaraoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m. lMovie: How to Train Your Dragon II, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre lFirst Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m.Interim Pastor: Rev. George Sears lKootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving community developing relationships
lSt. Saviour’s Anglican 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. lNelson United Church service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. lCribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 pm. Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464 lUnity Centre of the Kootenays Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394 lAscension Lutheran Church service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515. lCathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m. lNelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., 2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or nexvine@telus.net lBethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322
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lllSound of the Sun plays progressive folk rock at Expressions Night Café 8 p.m. $10 lllDoug and Melody 6 p.m. The Library Lounge llHousing First Forum from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Our Daily Bread, 520 Falls Street. Lunch will be provided. Free registration Nelsonhousingfirst.eventbrite.ca or 250-352-6011 ext19 or NCOH@ nelsoncares.ca lMovie. at Civic Theatre l Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak meet every week at 7 a.m. at the Hume lNDYC Safe space with Kerry Donnelly 1-5 pm, Jam night 5-7 pm, tricks for treats (skateboarding) 8-9 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
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lllSarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m. 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 lNDYC Ladies skateboarding 7-10 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250352-5656. lMovie: How to Train Your Dragon II, 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre
l l l Open mic night at Expressions Night Café , 554 Ward st. 6 - 10 p.m. Coffee,tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910 lll Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. lNelson Downtown Market 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 400 block Baker St. lMovie: How to Train Your Dragon II, 3:30 p.m. LOCAL FILM: of Saints and Outlaws at Civic Theatre lNelson Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7 p.m. in The Nelson Senior Citizens Building, 717 Vernon St 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
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Wed. June 18 cont’d lLearn to make a QUILT with Susan Foot at the Women’s Centre 9-11.45 call 551-4951 lStitch it up! Learn to use a sewing machine, alter clothes, mend, put on a zipper. FREE 9 a.m - noon at the Women’s centre. lOvereaters Anonymous meeting: 12 - 1 p.m. Room 104, Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake St., Nelson 250-825-4105 lNelson Women’s Centre Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916. lAir hockey (11 yrs and younger) 3:30-5:30, 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656. lDarts at Nelson Legion lounge (Legion membership available to public) 7:30 pm (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. June 19 lllLeah Barley & Ross Christopher Fairbairn play bluesyfolk at Expressions Night Café, 7:30 p.m. 554 Ward St. $10 lllKiyo & Guests at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. lllLive DJ at Finley’s Irish Bar & Grill, 9 p.m. lMovie: How to Train Your Dragon II, 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre lQi Gong at the Nelson United Church 602 Silica St 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-in lLadies Target Shooting. No experience needed. Contact Angela onthetarget@hotmail.com for more info & to book a space lNelson Women’s Centre. Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916.
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lEuchre at Nelson Legion lounge (Legion membership available to public). 7:00 pm (250) 352-7727 lKootenay Quilters Guild every first and third Thurs of each month. - 10 a.m. at Christie-Lees Hall, Radio Ave u lNDYC Skate lessons 4-6 pm, Sewing Club 6:30-8:30 pm, Movie night 8-10 pm. 608 Lake St. ph. 250352-5656.
Fri. June 20 lllSummer’s Eve Showcase by Vanya’s Music and More 7 p.m. at the North Share Hall. lllEvery Friday is Swing Night at Finleys 7-9 p.m. 1st and 3rd Fridays: Clinton Swanson Live Alternate Fridays: Mixed dance playlist by Peter lllRequest DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 9 p.m. lllLive DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. lllShambhala Pagoda Preparty with Neighbour at Spiritbar llExhibition Opening Memento Mori: Remember you must die paintings by Rachel Yoder 7 p.m. Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar lGames night at Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lMovie: TBA at Civic Theatre lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362. lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Church Food Pantry, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11am. Everyone welcome. lNDYC Ball hockey (11 years and younger) 4-6 pm, Battle at the youth centre (skateboarding) 7-8 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Sat. June 21 lllLive DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. lllLive DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70s-now. Finley's lllDOA w/ Drunk On Purpose and Dealer at Spiritbar llSummer Solstice and 10 Year Anniversary Labyrinth Walk Rotary Lakeside Park Special guests and refreshments. llJoin 2 Danish artists in creating unique accessories and jewellery using recycled innertubes and other “rubbish” combined with colour-morphing friendly plastic! A fun-filled inspiring day experimenting and learning to see with “upcycled” eyes! 10-4 at Expressions Café All ages, seats are limited. Register through Alison Graeme @ 352-2252 or email alisongraeme@ telus.net for more information. llSeniors 90 years or over invited to a Strawberry Social.Phone: 250352-6637 or 250-352-6198 (Senior Citizens Association Branch No. 51) llAncient Skills Workshop Workshop with Ric Bivar on National Aboriginal Day , 1-3 p.m. Touchstones Nelson, Free with cost of admission. lExpressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes lCottonwood Market 9:30 am to 3 pm at Cottonwood Falls Park. lNelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome lMeat Draws and Karaoke at Nelson Legion lounge (Membership available to public). 3:30 pm (250) 352-7727 lCathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. lSacred Heart Mass, Kaslo 4 p.m. lNDYC Youth BBQ 3-5 pm, Poolshark (pool) 7-9 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
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Sun. June 22 lllNiko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. lllKaraoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m. lFirst Baptist Church, 611 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m.Interim Pastor: Rev. George Sears lKootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving community developing relationships lSt. Saviour’s Anglican 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. lNelson United Church service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. lCribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 pm. Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464 lUnity Centre of the Kootenays Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394 l Ascension Lutheran Church service 10:15a.m. RosemontElementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515. lCathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m. lSacred Heart Mass, Proctor 2nd and 4th Sunday at 1 p.m. lNelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., 2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or nexvine@telus.net lBethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322
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PoliceNews dent, Chris O’Gorman who advised he had pulled an elderly man from the river a short time prior. The 84 year old Glade resident was out fishing in the Slocan Pools when he discovered his boat was filling with water. Before he could bail out the boat it overturned. The man who was wearing a life jacket, was able to hold on to the overturned boat and call for help. Mr. O’Gorman was out walking his dog when he heard the calls. He saw the overturned boat
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Emergency 911 NPD - Non Emergency (250) 354-3919 RCMP- (250) 352-2156 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477
RCMP Reports: man rescued from river On Tuesday, June 10 at approximately 11 a.m. Nelson RCMP were alerted to an overturned 12’ Aluminium boat drifting in the Slocan Pools area of the Kootenay River near Shoreacres, BC. No one seen around the boat. Nelson Search and Rescue, Beasley Fire Department and Crescent Valley Fire Department were immediately dispatched. Within a few minutes of rescue crews being deployed, Nelson RCMP received a call from a local South Slocan resi-
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and raced to the man’s aid by paddling his canoe out into the river with a stick he found on the shore using it as a make shift paddle. Mr. O’Gorman was able to reach the man and pull him in to shore. The elderly male was cold but otherwise uninjured. Cst Lowling spoke with the Glade resident who advised he was starting to feel that he would not be able to hold on anymore as his hands were too cold. That’s when he saw Mr. O’Gorman coming to his rescue.
The RCMP would like to thank Mr. O’Gorman for his heroic rescue. It is another reminder of the importance in always wearing a life jacket while boating or using any other type of water craft. In addition make sure to tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return. In this case the life jacket and the timely arrival of Mr. O’Gorman prevented a potential tragedy on Kootenay River. submitted by the Central Kootenay Regional
Police Reports: bear, cougar On Sunday, Jun 8 a homeowner in the uphill area was surprised to find a black bear in her kitchen stealing cookies. The bear left when finished and was seen walking through yards checking doors. The Nelson Police and Conservation were called and tracked the bear throughout the neighborhood. He was found tearing though garbage and was safely dispatched by the Conservation Officer. Later the same day the Nelson Police Department was told that a cougar was also seen in the same area. If you come into contact with a cougar that does not run away, stay calm, stand your ground and don’t back down. Back away slowly if possible and safe to do
so. Pick up children, but DO NOT BEND DOWN, TURN YOUR BACK, OR RUN. Running triggers an innate predatory response in cougars which could lead to an attack. Raise your voice and speak firmly. Raise your arms to make yourself look larger, clap your hands, and throw something you might have in your hands, like a water bottle. Again, do not bend over to pick up a stone off the ground. This action may trigger a pounce response in a cougar. Please ensure you report any cougar sightings to the RAPP line 1-877-9527277 or the Nelson Police Department at 354-3919. submitted by the Nelson Police Department
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Nelson Police Board Director Mike McIndoe retires from the Nelson Police Board after 6 years of service as the Municipal Representative on the Board. Mayor John Dooley, Chair of the Nelson Police Board presents Mr. McIndoe with a shadow box containing Department Crests and an inscription thanking him for his valuable service.
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Opinion&Editorial While Canada Awaits a Pipeline Decision, One MP Proposes a Sensible Way Forward
Commentary by Diana van Eyk of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby Like many, I’m con- the source, and then dis- approach is respectful, colcerned about the proposal to tribute the resulting funds laborative, strategic and build pipelines in our prov- to the countries’ citizens. empowering. ince, and the environmen- This creates a predictable On May 26th, Bruce tal consequences this will financial incentive to busi- Hyer, MP for Thunder have. Out of this concern, nesses to green their indus- Bay, debated the conservaI’ve joined an international tries while helping people tives about a carbon fee group called the Citizens’ financially to adopt them. and dividend in the House Climate Lobby (CCL). By returning the revenue of Commons. We thank Our members lobby from carbon fees back to him for championing this governments to create a citizens, there is minimal solution! progressive carbon fee at tax burden on citizens. Our If you’d like to get
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Fish Heads and Flowers
Fish Heads to the incredibly rude man who was behind me in line at the store who thought it was okay to harass a female customer. I was trying to make a purchase as efficient as possible. The item I required was over a hundred pounds and I needed assistance. Nobody likes to wait but we all need to learn to be patient at times. You demonstrated your chauvinistic character well. My son was with me and I hope he never treats a lady like you treated me. Times have changed and so should you! Signed: a mom teaching her son right
not only didn’t stand up to him to defend me but giggled along like schoolboys at his remarks. I was surprised at one man’s ignorance but you too? Signed: disgusted Flowers to the carpenters working on our house right now and to the neighbour who recommended them! It’s refreshing to meet such hard working, honest folks. Signed: happy homeowner
Flowers to the families of the hardworking carpenters working on our house right now. I know they are away a lot, working Fish Heads to the other long hard hours. I hope senior male customer/s at you all are very proud of the store who witnessed your husbands/dads. They me being verbally attacked are amazing guys! by another customer and Signed: appreciative Bear bells often won’t alert bears of your ‘human’ presence. To avoid a surprise encounter talk loudly or sing and keep your eyes and ears open. Carry pepper spray..
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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
The Advantages of Writing by Hand
My handwriting is awful. Try as I might, I don’t think I evolved much past having the handwriting of a 4th grader. But regardless, I feel like it’s an important skill to have, despite the dominance of writing on a computer. It has been shown in at least one study that it helps stimulate the brain making it easier to learn. It does so by stimulating a part of the brain called the Reticular Activating System, or RAS for short. The RAS essentially acts as a filter, prioritizing what knowledge
needs to be kept and what to discard that isn’t as important. Another part of the brain, the sensorimotor, is also used helping to retain knowledge. By using a keyboard, the brain doesn’t learn the same way and it thus has a harder time of retaining that knowledge. After doing my research it had dawned on me perhaps I shouldn’t write off (no pun intended) handwriting. Although my skills aren’t up to par with most people, handwriting is still an important skill to have. The pen is mightier then the keyboard it seems.
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Opinion&Survey Lower the Voting Age to 16
Yo u n g people are our By Nelson Becker most important resource, and yet we pay them scant attention. Oh yes, we do give our young people resources,
schools, recreational opportunities, but few adults rarely, seriously, ask youth for their opinion. It is no surprise that young people are often cynics when it comes to making a better world. Even
in our city of Nelson, where we have very involved youth, our city council could institute a youth representative—a 16 year old (or even younger) to get observer and comment status at council meetings.
The Regional District could do the same. If we want to change the world, I have two bits of advice: 1.) Involve our youth in decision-making wherever possible and 2.) lower the voting age to 16.
This Week’s Survey Question
Do you agree that the voting age should be lowered to 16?
In Canada, in order to could lower the voting age until we got to 16. I guaran- society and adults would get participate in our democ- over a period of time, low- tee that our youth would be so scared that they’d probracy, you have to be 19. We ering it each 4-year period much more interested in our ably come out and vote.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/vote16
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Last week’s survey response: Do you agree that rural areas deserve more funding than urban areas for enhancing cultural programs in public schools?
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I’m not certain that all urban kids really have more access to cultural opportunities than rural kids. I’m sure RICH urban kids have more access, but I’d need to see some real statistics to make up my mind on this one. Students in rural areas also have less access to both community and private activities in the arts and in sports in general. These inequities need to be addressed in some way and through the school system seems to be the most appropriate. Teachers get too much now! Greedy! Money grab.
The province should want all its citizens to be well educated in academics, life skills and culture. Where you live and who your parents vote for should not dictate the type of education you receive. A big YES, AND another thing to mention and consider on this topic is the cost of busing students from schools that are not near to facilities. When a teacher, I ran into that in Summerland, where our students had to be bused to their swim lessons, cultural events, on and on. The students of the ‘in town’ school were able to save school budget money by walking to most everything.
Yes 65% No 22% Depends 9% Cultural enrichment should be at home and with friends, school should be for fundamentals, academics and education. And the government in BC needs to fund all students adequately....we are $1000 per pupil behind all the other provinces.
Because we have to travel and need incentive cuz its timely Otherwise the rural schools lose out because there won’t be classes made up out of less than 19 students. Look what happened to the music program at Mt. Sentinel over the last few years. Nothing now.
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You're Kidding! Š by Barbara Olson Across 1. "Don't make ___!" ("Shh!") 6. B-F link
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For more crosswords by Barbara Olson and Dave Macleod, check out their books, O Canada Crosswords, vols. 8, 9 and 10, available at Otter Books and Coles.
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