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Friday, Apr. 25, 2014 Vol. 4, No. 1building Nelson & area community since 1988

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Non-Profit Newssee page 11

Busy skies over Nelson

Nova Scotia’s Jim Dorie

at Expressions Cafe see more page 3

Free Classified listings see page 2

What’s coming up at Expressions Cafe?

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Fish Heads and Flowerssee page 12

Calendar of eventssee pages 7-8

BC Tax ForumSee more page 5

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Canadian Search and Rescue did a training exercise in Nelson which included parachute jumping on Wednesday, Apr. 23. These people help to rescue those who get caught in avalanches or other disasters. Fortunately, this day, they were just having training and fun at the same time.

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2006 KTM 450XC, runs great, new tire, oil change, ready to ride. $3200 Rahm 250-304-4315

ComputersPRINTER, BROTHER HL 3140 CW, colour, laser, brand new, paid $400, asking $200 OBO 250-354-4594

EventsARGENTINE TANGO WORKSHOPS in Nelson with Richard Council from May 16-18th. http://goo.gl/kD8jKv for info.SEEDS’ SPRING SALE: Adopt a Pot of organic vegetables: Lakeside Park Greenhouse. Sunday April 27, 10-3.

Home & GardenBEEKEEPING GEAR: HIVE Boxes, Honeycomb Frames. New designs for left-handed bees. Michael in Nelson 354-1412.

WORMY CHERRIES? USE a Kootenay Cover for perfect, worm-free cherries without poison. 353-2264, [email protected]

Misc. for Sale300 NEW COTTON E.Indian dresses,skirts, etc. $1000. Glass studio over $20,000 raw glass $10,000. 250-505-5034

Real Estate2BEDROOM CONDO HIGH street place. Bids close april 30th Asking $350k Ph 250 777 2778

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Rentals1 BR APT, Nelson.Fully furnished, new appliances & bed. $950 mo + utils. w/d, parking, cable. 505-5119BEASLEY, NEW 1BED/1BTH Suite $950. Includes all utilities and appliances Avail. May 1st Email: [email protected]

AnnouncementsSWING LESSONS WITH Peter Clement & Kristina Burkhardt May 4, 11, 18, 25 5:30pm - 7:00pm at Finleys Have fun and feel compe-tent by learning the basics of part-ner dancing: Connection, Rhythms, Lead&Follow, Improvisation. Pre-register please: [email protected] 250 551 0333 $45. Satisfaction guaranteed.NELSON FOOD CUPBOARD AGM on April 29th, 7pm at Nelson United Church, upstairs. Snacks served.

Automotive-Cars2007 SUBARU LEGACY Limited. One local owner. 94,000km. AWD, automatic, air/con, heated leather seats, large sunroof. Cruise. Alloys. Black/black. Extra clean. 250-352-5045. $13,750.2010 FORD FOCUS SE. Great condition. 35000 kms. Fuel effi-cient. Sports Appearance Package. $10,900. 250-3543630

H E L P W A N T E DThe job description has changed!We are looking at reorganizing how things

are done here at the Express News Update and Expressions Café. The responsibilities for producing the Update/Minis and posters for Expressions will now be done by Robin Murray, who has been working with us for many years.

New Job description: We are looking for a person with strong administrative skills and experience. This part-time position, seen as Monday and Tuesday, would include keeping up with correspondence, maintaining contacts with non-profits, editing press releases, assisting Nelson in booking talents at Expressions Café, and updating our Facebook pages. While this position is not graphically inclined, it is hoped that over time the candidate would act as a back-up in producing our publications. Please send resume and cover letter to Nelson Becker at [email protected]. The job will start as soon as possible.

Nelson Becker Owner/PublisherExpress News Update/Expressions Cafe

Power Outage Scheduled for parts of NelsonSunday, Apr. 27, 6-10 a.m.

Uphill area - all streets between Victoria St and Gore Street (including Mountain Station) Gyro area – sections of High Street to Selby Street (inclusive) Government Road

area will be without power to complete hydro equipment upgrades for the Downtown Voltage Conversion Project.

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It Takes Two to TangoFriday, May 16 - Sunday May 18 at The Legion: 402 Victoria St

Richard Council, an exceptional instructor with over a decade of experience, announced his exclu-sive Tango training event scheduled in Nelson. The event will consist of 6 advancing lessons, a potluck din-ner and Practica and Milonga over the 3 day period. Recommended for beginner and intermediate danc-ers.

Contact Maria Schuh at (250) 354-8085, or [email protected].

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Rowberry Reveals “Truth.”Monday, Apr. 28 at 6 p.m. on CJLY, Kootenay Co-op Radio

When Richard Rowberry ran for mayor in the fall of 2011 claiming to be possessed as the ghost of John Houston, his candidacy was dismiss by many as a prank. The fact that in the end he received 20% of the votes cast was taken to say more about Nelson than his own political merits. Now, a year and a half later, Rowberry has come forward to set the record straight in his radio play, “The Ghost of John Houston”. Those who can’t wait until Monday’s broadcast can access a podcast on:

kootenaycoopradio.com

UNDER 19 Film FestivalSaturday, May 3, 7 p.m. at the Rossland MIners’ Hall

The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture and the Rossland Youth Action Network present the 7th annu-al “Under 19 Film Festival”, featuring films by youth from the West Kootenay region. Local participants aged 10-19 years from the West Kootenay area were invited to submit short films (10 minutes in length maximum) in six categories: from Documentary to Sports and Adventure. New this year is the addition of short, under 19 sec-ond “Mini-clips”.

previous submissions:http://u19filmfest.com/

Singer-Songwriter Jim DorieSaturday, May 3, 8 p.m. at Expressions, Cafe, 554 Ward Street

Jim Dorie brings his East Coast hard working songs to Nelson on his “Drop Forge” cd release tour. Jim worked a full industrial career while raising and educating three children. An avid reader and audiophile, he began writing as a way of capturing some of the stories about local history and characters he was learning about after returning home to Nova Scotia.

“Over the years, as a musician and producer I have heard a lot of music. My attention is caught when songs have integrity, good stories, strong melodies. Jim Dorie’s songs have all three, but also something more. Jim tells the truth in his songs. Songs from real life. What a great gift!” Dan Rubin – Blue Island Records

listen to Jim athttp://www.jimdorie.com

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Bill Bourne and Alan KirkFriday, May 2, 8 p.m. Silverton Gallery and Saturday, May 3, 8 p.m., Langham Cultural Centre in Kaslo

Juno Award winning singer-song-writer Bill Bourne will be returning to Nelson and surrounds, to play three shows with local songwriter and per-former Alan Kirk.

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Book Launch Triple-HeaderFriday, Apr. 25, 7:30 pm Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St. (on alley)

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Regina poet Bruce Rice will be launching The Trouble With Beauty, which responds to the land-scapes of western features photos of Saskatchewan’s prairies and hills by Dennis Evans.

Winlaw poet Tom Wayman will be launching two volumes of selected poems released last month: The Order in Which We Do Things and Built to Take It: Selected Poems 1996-2013.

The poets’ appearance, part of Oxygen’s Presentation Series, is free ($5 donation appreciated) and open to the public.

For more info: www.oxygenartcentre.org

Selkirk Pro-Musica ConcertMonday, Apr. 28, 7:30 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral $15

Selkirk Pro-Musica finishes off a successful concert season with the local ensemble Trio Voyage, an acoustic trio that explores music from many different corners of the globe. The trio plays traditional music rich in diversity as well as their own, “world inspired” compositions. Improvisation plays a prominent role in the repertoire of the group as the performers freely interpret music from around the world, making each performance a unique experience for the listeners and performers alike. Guest vocalist Laura Landsberg will also join in.

Tickets are $15 and available at Otter Books and at the door.

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Documentary Film: IngredientsMonday, May 5, doors 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Theatre

Ingredients: The Local Food Movement Takes Root is a docu-mentary film that The Nelson Food Cupboard and SEEDS are joining forces to bring to Nelson. A one night only special screening of this movie highlights the rising local food move-ment, whose proponents are shrinking the gap between farmland and dinner table. Our very own Jon Steinman, from Deconstructing Dinner, will speak on what is happening in our region. This informative fundraiser-will also host a great silent auction, raffle, volunteer and membership opportunities and more.

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63rd Annual General MeetingTuesday, April 29, 2014Call to Order @ 7 p.m.Prestige Lakeside Resort, NelsonAll members are encouraged to attend.Visit www.nelsoncu.com for more info.

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Credit Union AGMTuesday, Apr. 29, 7 p.m. at Prestige Lakeside Resort

The Nelson and District Credit Union will hold their 63rd Annual General Meeting. All members are encouraged to attend. The call to order will be at 7 p.m.

for more infowww.nelsoncu.com

Exceptional pairingsAs the Kootenay Co-op

looks to their new home at the other end of Baker Street, BC WineGuys plans to keep their close ties with an ideal neighbour. They will be taking space adja-cent to the new Co-op in the Nelson Commons.

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Tuesday, Apr. 29, 7 p.m. at Nelson United Church, upstairs

Join the Nelson Food Cupboard for their Annual General meeting. Snacks will be served.

http://www.foodcupboard.org

Parks & Rec Open HouseMonday, Apr. 28, 5 – 7 p.m. at Nelson & District Community Complex Arena Concourse Tuesday, Apr. 29, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Seniors Citizens Association 717 Vernon Street, Nelson and 7 – 9 p.m. at Balfour Hall Wednesday, Apr. 30, 6 – 8 p.m. Mount Sentinel Secondary School

Reflecting the wishes of residents in the community—that’s the ultimate goal of the Nelson and District Parks & Recreation Master Plan.

The Open House is a light and interactive event. Large, colourful displays will pique people’s interest, generate conversation and help resi-dents visualize the future possibilities of recreation in the RDCK. There will be lots of one-on-one discussion, Q & A with the designers of the plan and a brief presentation.

Drop in for sweet and savoury fin-ger food and valuable door prizes!

For more info:rdck.ca/masterplan

Bear activity closes trailApril 22 until June 15

The RDCK is closing a portion of the Nelson-Salmo Great Northern Trail because of bear sightings near Cottonwood Lake. In consultation with BC Conservation Officer Service, regional bear biologists and the Ministry of Forest Land and Natural Resource Operations, the Regional District of Central Kootenay is ini-tiating an annual spring trial closure for a portion of the Nelson-Salmo Great Northern Trail. The annual clo-sure will include the trail south of Cottonwood Lake parking area to Hall Siding. Signs will be posted accord-ingly at the entrance to trail closures.

For more info:http://www.rdck.ca

Green Party AGM and PotluckSunday, May 4, 4 p.m. at the Senior’s Centre, 717 Vernon

The Kootenay-Columbia Green Party of Canada is holding its AGM together with a potluck party. Come one, come all to attend this fun social event. Please bring a potluck item and a friend. [email protected] or Ann @ 250 352 7300

Online Trading PresentationTuesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library

The stock market…that’s for experts, right? Not necessarily, says Online Trading Academy graduate and presenter Cal Reeks. A success-ful stock market trader since 2008, Reeks offers to demystify online trad-ing at a special presentation at the Nelson Public Library. This two-hour presentation is offered free of charge, although a donation to the Library is welcome. A full course in Online Trading is in the works for the fall through Selkirk College.

nelsonlibrary.ca

Phase 1 of Teacher StrikeBC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF)

voted to be on strike commencing Wednesday, Apr. 23. During phase 1 of their strike action, schools will remain open. The BCTF has stat-ed that teachers will “…continue to teach, write report cards, communicate with parents, and participate in their volunteer extracurricular activities.” Teachers will not undertake any man-dated supervision of students outside of regularly scheduled classes, attend any meetings with management, pro-vide principals or other administrators with any routine printed, written, or electronic communication or be at a worksite prior to one hour before commencement of instructional time andone hour after the end of instruc-tional time, other than for pre-arranged voluntary activities.

For more info:www.bctf.ca

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BC Tax ForumSunday, Apr. 27, 7 p.m. Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St.

Breaks for the one percent, or edu-cation, health care (and more) for the rest of us? It seems no one likes to pay taxes, yet taxes finance community services we all need, such as schools, colleges and universities, environ-mental protection and health care. The Nelson (W. Kootenay) Chapter of the Council of Canadians will host a BC Tax Forum. Seth Klein of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives will be the keynote speaker. A panel of rep-resentatives from the four major BC political parties have also been invited to take part.

For more information, contact 250-229-4223 or 250-352-9871

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Earth Day CelebrationSaturday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gazebo at the lake end of Hall St.

Come one come all to an Earth Day Shoreline Restoration Event at the dog walk park next to the Prestige Hotel in Nelson. Bring a pair of work glovesand shovel (if you can) the rest of the tools will be supplied. There will also be outreach booths set up by local environmental groups as well as free chili, cupcakes and refreshments.

For more info:www.friendsofkootenaylake.ca

Rally for Wild BCSaturday, Apr. 26, 1 p.m. Nelson City Hall

With pipelines, ski resorts, mines, and clearcuts proposed across BC, the wilderness of our home is under an unprecedented threat. Come add your voice to the call for an end to the industrialization of our ecosys-tem. Speakers will include David Reid and Keith Wiley with more to be announced.

Live music by Marion Bergevin, Doug Piper and Rob Funk will add flavour. Coleman Webb will be doing live painting, with the painting up for auction at the Rally.

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Community Garage SaleSaturday, Apr. 26 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 12 Mile Storage, 4691 Hwy 3A

The first ever “North Shore Community Garage Sale” is taking place this Saturday. Stop by and dis-cover some great bargains, free break-fast snacks and drinks.

Any vendor fees collected go to the EcoSociety in support of the Interpretive Centre at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park. Vendors will be given a locker to set up the day before.

Come to buy, sell, or just for the fun! Admission is free. For further information or to reserve a table, contact 12 Mile Storage at (250) 825-9666 or visit:

www.12mile.ca

Direct Action TrainingSaturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Oxygen Arts Centre, #3 - 320 Vernon Street (alleyway entrance)

Three community groups in the Kootenays are bringing an intensive one-day workshop on nonviolent direct action training to Nelson. The Nelson Chapter of the Council of Canadians, Kootenays for a Pipeline-Free B.C., and the Kootenay Direct Action Community have united to bring none other than Brigette DePape, the young page who stood up in parliament holding a Stop Harper sign, to share her experiences with direct action. Other instructors are Leila Darwish, Organizer with the British Columbia-Yukon Organizing Office of the Council of Canadians; and Randy Janzen, Instructor in the Peace Studies Program at Selkirk College and former Director of the MIR Centre.

To register contact [email protected]. $10 - $25 suggested donation. Limited space, so register soon.

Poverty Reduction WorkshopThursday, May 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce, 225 Hall St.

This FREE one day workshop aims to engage a broad cross section of our community in defining the first steps to building a Nelson Poverty Reduction Strategy.

It’s an interactive session that will share knowledge on local poverty and examples of successful community based strategies from across Canada.

Guest speaker Jill Zacharias, RCSDC Social Develop-ment Coordinator, shares lessons learned from the development of Revelstoke’s plan to reduce poverty.

For more info:spannelson.ca

Earth Month Bike to SchoolClass 6 students at Nelson Waldorf

school are launching a Bike-A-Thon starting Earth Week. The students pro-pose to bike to school as many days as they can until the end of May. Their objective is to lessen their impact on the environment, fundraise for an upcoming school bike trip in June and give back to the community. They are donating 10% of whatever they raise to the West Kootenay Eco-Society.

to make a pledge visit:http://class6bikeathon.eventbrite.ca

Trash to Treasure DaySaturday Apr. 26, all day to 4 p.m.

Collect unwanted household items, Place them by the curb where treasure hunters can access them. Create a sign.

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Nelson & Area: Fri. Apr 18 - Sun. Apr 27lll Live Music ll Special Events l Ongoing Events

Fri. Apr 25lllEl Jimador w/ Just B

at SpiritbarlllEvery Friday is Swing

Night at Finleys 7-9 p.m. 1st and 3rd Fridays: Clinton Swanson Live Alternate Fridays: Mixed dance playlist by PeterlllRequest DJ. Finley’s Irish

Bar and Grill, 9 p.m.lllLive DJ at Wait's News,

10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.llPoetry Launch with Bruce

Rice, Tom Wayman, Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St., 7:30 p.m.lGames Night at Expressions night

Cafe, Open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. lSocial Dancing at Finleys 6:30-

8:30 p.m. Mixed playlist by Peter, no cover or Clinton Swanson & FriendslWomen 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.lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Church

Food Pantry, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11am. Everyone welcome.lMovie: The Grand Budapest

Hotel at 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre

Sat. Apr 26lllBass Coast Tour feat.

The Librarian, Max Ulis & Sabota at SpiritbarlllLive DJ at Wait's News,

10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.lllLive DJ free cover, top 40

playing the 70s-now. Finley'sllRally for Wild BC, 12 p.m.

Nelson City HallllEarth Day Celebration, 10 a.m.

Gazebo by the Prestige (Hall St)

llTrash to Treasure day give away used household items or claim old treasures from your neighbours. Put items outside with sign until 4 p.m.llNorth Shore Community

Garage Sale, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 12 Mile Storage, 4691 Hwy 3AlExpressions night Cafe, open 6

p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cup-cakeslMovie: The Grand Budapest

Hotel at 7:30 p.m. at Civic TheatrelNelson Chess Club meets:

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcomelMeat Draws at Nelson Legion.

3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727.lCathedral of Mary Immaculate

Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m.lSacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at

4 p.m.Sun. Apr 27lllNiko at the Hume Library

Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.lllKaraoke at Finley’s Irish

Bar and Grill 9 p.m.llSEEDS’ SPRING SALE:

Adopt a Pot of organic vegetables: Lakeside Park Greenhouse. 10-3 p.m.llSlocan Valley Threads Guild

annual Yard and Yardage Sale, fabric, crafts, treats, raffle tickets and plants, 7112 Perry’s Back Road (5 minutes North of Winlaw) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.llBC Tax Forum, 7 p.m.

Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, NelsonlMovie: The Grand Budapest

Hotel at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Civic TheatrelFirst Baptist Church, 611 - 5th

St., Nelson. A Family Friendly

Service at10 a.m.Interim Pastor: Rev. George SearslKootenay Christian Fellowship

at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving community devel-oping relationshipslSt. Saviour’s Anglican Service:

10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711lSt. John’s Lutheran Church

Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250-354-3308.lNelson United Church Service.

10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822.lCribbage at the Legion bever-

age room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727.lUnity Centre of the Kootenays

Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394lAscension Lutheran Church

Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. 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 [email protected] Christian Centre. 623

Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322

Mon. Apr 28lllSarah & Rich at the

Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m.llParks & Rec Master Plan open

house Nelson & District Community Complex Arena Concourse 5-7 p.m.

lMovie: The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival at Civic Theatre. This screening is a fundraiser for the Self Design High WildEarth Program.lScottish Country Dancing

7 - 9 p.m. Call 250-359-7545 or 250-352-1863lQi Gong at the Nelson Seniors

Centre 719 Vernon 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-in

Tues. Apr 29lllDoug and Melody 6 p.m.

The Library LoungellNelson Food Cupboard

AGM, 7 p.m. at Nelson United Church, upstairs. Snacks served.llParks & Rec Master Plan

open house Seniors Citizens Association717 Vernon Street, Nelson 9:30-11:30 a.m. Balfour Hall 7-9 p.m.l Indoor Radio Control

Helicopter and small plane flying. All ages welcome, Central School 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. $5 Gym feelMovie: The Grand Budapest

Hotel at 7:30 p.m. at Civic TheatrelRotary Club of Nelson

Daybreak meet every week at 7 a.m. at the Hume

Wed. Apr 30lllOpen mic night at

Expressions Cafe, with special opening act Allison Kane 554 Ward st. 6 - 10 p.m. Coffee,tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910lll Paul Landsberg at the

Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.lllWooden Horsemen (electro

folk band) play John Ward Fine Coffee, 7 p.m.lllRuth Moody live at the

Civic Theatre 7:30 p.m. $20

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Wed. Apr 30 cont’dllParks & Rec Master Plan open

house Mount Sentinel Secondary School 6-8 p.m.llEconomics of Poverty Talk

5:30-7 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson 502 Vernon Wine and cheese to follow. Admission by donation.lNelson Duplicate Bridge Club

meets 7 p.m. in The Nelson Senior Citizens Building, 717 Vernon StlNelson Tech Club: for elec-

tronic 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.infolLearn to make a QUILT with

Susan Foot at the Women’s Centre 9-11.45 call 551-4951lStitch 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.l Overeaters Anonymous

Meeting, Community First Medical Clinic, 518 Lake Street, Nelson, noon - 1 p.m., 250-354-4105lNelson Women’s Centre Drop-

in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916.lGirls’ Night with Margaret-

Ann 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. May 1lllKiyo & Guests at the

Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m.

lllLive DJ at Finley’s Irish Bar & Grill, 9 p.m.llNelson Poverty Reduction

Strategy FREE one day workshop Guest presenter Jill Zacharias shares lessons learned from Revelstoke. Online registration: www.spannel-son.callFree 4 week Grief Support

series starts May 1 6pm. Run by trained facilitators. Register at 250-352-2337.lExpressions night Cafe, open 6

p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee, cupcakeslMovie: Enemy at 7:30 p.m. at

Civic TheatrelQi Gong at the Nelson United

Church 602 Silica St 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-inlLadies Target Shooting. No

experience needed. Contact Angela [email protected] for more info & to book a spacelToastmasters: Improve your

public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www.toastmasters.orglNelson Women’s Centre. Drop-in.

Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916.lKootenay Quilters Guild every

first and third Thurs of each month. - 10 a.m. at Christie-Lees Hall, Radio Ave u

Fri. May 2lllEvery 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.lGender Outlaws, a support and

social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362.

lGames night st Expressions night Cafe, open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakeslWomen of all ages get together

to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lMovie: at Civic TheatrelSt. Saviour’s Anglican Church

Food Pantry, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11am. Everyone welcome.

Sat. May 3lllJim Dorie, Nova Scotian

Singer-songwiriter at Expressions Cafe, 8 p.m. (doors open 7:30) $10lllLive DJ at Wait's News,

10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.lllLive DJ free cover, top 40

playing the 70s-now. Finley'sllWorld Labyrinth Day cel-

ebration. Walk as One at 1 p.m. at the Lakeside Labyrinthll7th annual “Under 19 Film

Festival”, featuring films by youth from the West Kootenay region. 7 p.m. at the Rossland MIners’ Hall $5/$3lMovie: at Civic TheatrelNelson Chess Club meets:

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcomelMeat Draws at Nelson Legion.

3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727.lCathedral of Mary Immaculate

Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m.lSacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at

4 p.m.Sun. May 4lllNiko at the Hume Library

Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.lllKaraoke at Finley’s Irish

Bar and Grill 9 p.m.

Nelson & Area: Fri. Apr 18 - Sun. Apr 27lll Live Music ll Special Events l Ongoing Events

What’sHappeningllGreen Party AGM and

Potluck Party 4 p.m. at the Senior’s Centre, 717 Vernon StreetlMovie: at Civic TheatrelFirst Baptist Church, 611 -

5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m.Interim Pastor: Rev. George SearslKootenay Christian Fellowship

at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving community devel-oping relationshipslSt. Saviour’s Anglican Service:

10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711lSt. John’s Lutheran Church

Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250-354-3308.lNelson United Church Service.

10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822.lCribbage at the Legion bever-

age room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727.lUnity Centre of the Kootenays

Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394lAscension Lutheran Church

Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. 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 [email protected] Christian Centre. 623

Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322v

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expressionsNightCaféNova Scotia’s Jim Dorie will entertain

By Nelson Becker

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O n S a t u r d a y , May 3, Jim Dorie will

take over our stage. He is a singer-songwriter from Nova Scotia. His songs are about life and relationships, telling songs that are

honest and compelling. We are very fortunate in our small community to have such polished and engaging performers such as Jim sharing his experiences with us. This is a show not to be missed!

Friday nights are Games Night at

Expressions Cafe. We have been getting a steady crowd of folks coming out to play a variety of board games and card games. Children are welcome, so this is the perfect family outing for a Friday evening. Why not get together with some other families and meet here

for Games Night with us? We have hot chocolate and coffee to enjoy with your friends as well as a selection of games on hand. There’s lots of fun to be had in a comfortable atmosphere and we’ll be the ones cleaning up and washing the dishes afterwards!

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Selkirk College students playing at Expressions Cafe on April 10.

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PoliceNewsEmergency 911

NPD - Non Emergency (250) 354-3919RCMP- (250) 352-2156

Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477

Nelson City Police news: On Friday Apr. 22 at

6 p.m. a motorist called to report a pair of intoxicated males on the side of the high-way who had thrown some-thing at his truck. When he pulled over to talk to them one attempted to fight him so he left and called NPD. Officers arrived to find the two still in the same area drinking. One was arrest-ed and charged with public intoxication, lodged into cells and released when he was no longer a danger to others.

The other was charged for consuming liquor in public and, being sober enough to care for himself, was allowed to go to a nearby friends home for the evening.

On Saturday Apr. 23 at 11 p.m. the Nelson Police received several 911 calls about a crazed male covered in blood running around break-ing windows in the downtown area. One person attended NPD office to report he had smashed her car windshield with her still in the vehicle.

Nelson Police members raced to the scene and managed to take the obviously delusional male into custody. He had to be transported to hospital due to his bizarre behavior and injuries he caused him-self. The 33 year old male remains in police custody and will appear in Rossland court April 23 to answer to charges of mischief to property, caus-ing a disturbance, resisting arrest and breaching release conditions.

The annual Fair was

in Nelson over the Easter weekend. The Nelson Police increased patrols to ensure a safe fun time for people of all ages. There were numerous liquor seizures in and around the event but no major inci-dents.

As a reminder to those that feel they need to have a drink at these type of events the fine for carrying open liquor or consuming it in a public place is $230.

submitted by the Nelson Police Department

NonprofitNewsRotary calls for Community Service Award nominationsDeadline for Nominations: Thursday, May 22

Rotary Daybreak Club is calling for nominations of Nelson and area adults for recognition through our Community Service Award.

The Daybreak Club

wishes to honour young adults, ages 25 to 40, who are showing leadership and participation in making Nelson and area a better community.

The chosen recipients will be honoured at a Rotary Daybreak meeting.

People can send nomina-tions containing full contact information for the nomi-

nee and description of com-munity service, to: Rotary Club of Nelson [email protected]

submitted by Rotary Daybreak

BCSPCA News: local fundraising success, new website for injured animalsDandy Snow Lion

Events ( Nuzla Izmirli & Leah Jade Snow) held their First Annual Masquerade Party Last month. The event was a full fund-raiser with many donat-ing their time and ener-gy, to not only brought an amazing event to the Kootenays, but to also raise funds for our local Nelson SPCA.The event raised $1297.95.

There were many amazing DJs playing both

rooms of the Spirit Bar for the entire evening, and many a creative mask and costume in attendance. There was even a prize for the best handmade mask.

Provincially, a new website profiling injured animals currently in the SPCA’s care and encour-aging donors to be part of their treatment and reha-bilitation was launched this week.

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Our local BCSPCA receives $1297.95 raised at recent event

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Fish Heads and Flowers

Fish Heads to the busi-ness who gave my daugh-ter such a horrible time. Your treatment of my daughter was one of total disrespect. My daughter was going through a hard time as it was and your lack of compassion was distasteful.

signed: disgruntled mom

Fish Heads to the peo-ple who leave their gar-bage out overnight before the pick-up morning. Dogs get into it.

signed: trashedyard

Flowers to the business who treated my daughters with nothing but love and compassion., after having such a horrible experience at the other business. Keep doing the Great job that you do!

signed: happy mom

Fish heads to the peo-ple who let theirdogs out overnight and in the early morning. They get into the garbage. They poop too.

signed: doubly trashed

Fish Heads to the flu.signed: ugh

Opinion&editorial

The opinions presented on this page are the opinions of the author and do not represent the opinions of the publisher or staff of the Express News Update

Manners are important, just as important

as they were years ago. Manners are often put aside to get what we need as soon as we can but we shouldn’t lose a part of our human-ity just to see our goals to fruition.

Be respectful of those around you and be polite and courteous whenever you can. It may sound like common sense when I say this but you’d be surprised at how often people ignore these things. There are many expectations that are the norm when it comes to social behavior and its

important to meet or exceed these expectations as often as possible. Practice basic courtesy if that concept is unfamiliar or alien to you and it will do wonders for your perception publically.

Also try holding doors open if someone is nearby and is going to use it, I do this all the time and it’s a good feeling even if its only a small part of someone’s day. Use your manners and try to better yourself in anyway you can. That is the simple answer, as there are other ways to better you as a person. But that’s for you to figure out.

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

by Spencer PollardMy Opinion Letters and submission Policy and Guidelines

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By Nelson Becker

Is complimentary health care just for the rich?.The community

of Nelson is full of complimentary and alternative health care service providers. We

have many pracrtitioners and many clients. Some complimentary health care services are covered by the BC Medical Services Plan and some are not. I wonder, how

well utilized are these services? Are they affordable if they are not covered and if they are not covered, does that mean only the rich can afford complimentary health care?

Do you use complimentary health care services? Should all complimentary health care services be covered by

the BC Medical Services Plan

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/comp_medicineWatch for this week’s survey question in the Monday Mini. If you are not a subscriber to the Mini

you can join our mailing list here. Results and comments will be posted in Friday’s Express News Update.

The opinions presented on this page are the opinions of the author and do not represent the opinions of the publisher or staff of the Express News Update

Opinion&Survey

Last week’s survey response:

Comments:Do you agree? We should be recording every City council meeting.

YES 87% NO 13%WHeN Shaw Cable had a community

programming director here in Nelson, city counsel meetings used to be video taped, then shown on Shaws community program channel a few times during the week. Fed. and prov. gov’ts question periods can be viewed on T.V. - why not the municipal gov’t meeting? It could be available for viewing on the City of Nelson’s website. A recording should also be available for public viewing of RDCK’s meetings - after all, we no longer have a daily newspaper. These are public offices - and the public deserves to be kept informed.

It’S now affordable and many people are not able to attend for a variety of rea-sons so let’s be open and include every-one.

It would hold them accountable for what so often turns out to be false promises.

MINuteS are taken and public. No need for the extra expense of recording and storing electronically!!! Really please ask questions on important relevant issues to the community! You can do better and in the past you have done better. Thank you.

WHy???It’S the public’s right to know!I’M not sure it would create a more

knowledgeable and involved community. I do feel it would make city council more transparent and accountable having an archive of meeting for people to review. Do they not keep minutes that the pub-lic can read on file? If yes and no one accesses them or rarely accesses meeting minutes, I feel the cost of implementing live streaming would be a waste of time and money.

KNoWINg that all being said in meet-ings is recorded and available to the public may make councilors do their job more responsibly.

ANd topics or keywords of the con-tents in each meeting should be search-able by Internet too for easy finding.

Agreed that it shouldn’t be con-trolled by cable company

tHAtS a really dumb question.WHo would do it and how much

would it cost?

I think it’s fairly common that people shy away from getting involved on par-ticular issues (and from voting in gen-eral) because of a lack of information around issues on the table, as well as an inability to really get a feel for how someone will represent us with both the larger issues on the table and with the day to day details of running our city. Anyone can build a solid platform with the right people/money supporting them. Not everyone can walk their talk. Transparency, such as recording City Council meetings, will allow people to choose to become informed from the beginning of an issue and creates an avenue by which community members can form their own opinions and become involved in ‘real time’. Transparency in this way will also protect council mem-bers from being unfairly judged due to an over processed interpretation of ‘the facts’. I can’t imagine there would be any hesitation to live streaming on the part of all of our City Council members given they are there to represent both us individually and ultimately the greater common good.

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