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Friday, Apr. 4, 2014 Vol. 4, No. 13 building Nelson & area community since 1988 theExpressNewsUpdate Inside this issue: H www.kolmel.com Click ad to go to Kolmel’s website. Three Great Shows at Expressions Cafe see more page 3 Free Classified listings see page 2 Unplugged Music see more page 4 Crossword! page 16 Nelson Cohousing breaks ground see more page 6 What’s coming up at Expressions Cafe? see pages 10-11 Trash to Treasure see more on page 7 Police News: house numbers see page 12 Calendar of events see pages 8-9 Kootenay Festival of the Arts see more page 4 Chicago Musical coming soon! See more page 5 Opinion & Editorial see pages 14-16 Survey page 15/16: Do you agree with a paved waterfront walkway?

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Friday, Apr. 4, 2014 Vol. 4, No. 13building Nelson & area community since 1988

theexpressNewsUpdateInside this issue:

Hwww.kolmel.com

Click ad to go to Kolmel’s website.

Three Great Shows at Expressions Cafe

see more page 3

Free Classified listings see page 2

U n p l u g g e d M u s i csee more page 4

C r o s s w o r d !p a g e 1 6

N e l s o n C o h o u s i n g b r e a k s g r o u n d

see more page 6

What’s coming up at Expressions Cafe?

see pages 10-11

Trash to Treasure s e e m o r e o n p a g e 7

Police News: house numberssee page 12

Calendar of eventssee pages 8-9

Kootenay Festival of the Arts

see more page 4

Chicago Musical coming soon!

See more page 5

Opinion & Editorial see pages 14-16

Survey page 15/16: Do you agree with a paved waterfront walkway?

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theClassifiedsClick here to submit your free classifieds

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HH E L P W A N T E DWanted: Multi-talented person

We’re sending Rory Case off to the great unknown of Toronto so that she can pursue her life’s career, so we need to find someone to fill her shoes.

This part-time position, approximately 25/hrs a week, has office duties, graphic design, graphic/video production, production of our newsletters, and assistance with Expressions Café. Must be a social person, technically competent, and innovative. Previous experience with InDesign, Photoshop required. Experience with video editing a plus. For more information about wage, hours, and specific details, please send me a resume and cover letter. I’m interviewing now and the job training would hopefully start April 15. Reply to Nelson Becker at: [email protected]

Nelson Becker Owner/PublisherExpress News Update/Expressions Cafe

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AdministrAtive AndACCOUntinG AssistAnts

Summer student positions

We have three positions available in our Castlegar office. the students will work with the following departments:

1. Accounting and Operations

2. sector initiatives

3. Communications and Community initiatives.

Apply by April 17, 2014.

cbt.org/careers1.800.505.8998

Music & DanceLOOKING FOR GUITARIST and Pedal steel player for Country Group,call Mike 250-825-43995’9” GRAND PIANO, Martin & Orme ca 1930, well maintained. appraised @$4,500 asking $2500. call Tobias 250-352-2338 email [email protected]

RentalsWE HAVE A 2 bedroom home, uphill, views, privacy,land, light. No dogs/smoking.Available this month/April 1st, $1075/month354-7552, [email protected], LARGE APARTmENT. No pets,smoking of any kind! Only long term! Responsible, mature adult! 250-551-0289

FULLY FURNISHED 1 bedroom apartment - Lower Uphill Available May 1. $850 + utils. n/p, n/s [email protected] FURNISHED 1 bedroom walk-out garden suite. Available April 1. Spacious 900 sq. feet. 1100/mo + utils [email protected]

Sports EquipmentFOR SALE-THULE ADVENTURER SUV Roof Container $200.00. 250-229-4687

Check road conditions before

traveling

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Automotive-Cars2007 SUBARU LEGACY Wagon Limited. One local owner. 94,000km. Automatic, Heated leather, black/black. $14,250. 250-352-5045

FREEHUNDREDS OF AVIATION mag-azines. Airpower, Wings and more Wayne 354-1586

Misc. for SaleFREEZERS: CHEST 9CUFT, $80; upright 11cuft $380. Portapotti “Curve” brand new, $120. call Tobias 250-352-2338 email [email protected]

Misc. Wanted24 BASS ACCORDION wanted. please call sarah at 352-2496

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QuickLinks: Arts&entertainmentMusic students take the stage

Thursday, Apr. 10, 7:30 p.m. $10 / $8 students Expressions Cafe, 554 Ward St

Selkirk College Contemporary Music & Technology Program students are getting ready to wrap up another school year, but not before leaving it’s mark on the town.

One part folk and one part blue-grass, mix in a little soul and tal-ented musicians and you have Sons and Daughters, the acoustic folk group under the direction of Laura Landsberg. Thea and the Fine Gentlemen is made up of one lady and three fine gentle-men. They are a quartet with a lounge vibe, reminiscent of Nat King Cole and Diana Krall.

So come on out to support the stu-dents and enjoy an evening of acoustic jazz and harmony infused folk music!

https://www.facebook.com/events/643284259060445/

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Thea and the Fine Gentlemen: Thea Loberg (vocals), Paul Landsberg (guitar), Elian Nelson (bass) and Jason Jung (piano)

Twangy Trubadour on TourSaturday, Apr. 12, 7:30 p.m. Expressions Cafe, 554 Ward St

Shannon Lyon is a Canadian musician and singer-songwriter. Born in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada, Lyon began his musical career in Kitchener, Ontario in the early 90’s forming his first band Strange Days.

“When I hear Shannon, I hear the rhythms of the Midnight Cowboy, the harmonies of an earth-bound angel, the acoustic guitar that knows the pain of a heart, the steel guitar that stirs the lonely and restless lovers. But most of all I hear the voice that echoes Earle, Farrar and Buckner, a voice that haunts you like a heavy fog on a bar-ren field on a cool October morning.” (Says Bob Egan -Blue Rodeo, Wilco)http://www.shannonlyonmusic.com

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Bill Bourne back againThursday, Apr. 17, 7:30 p.m. Expressions Cafe, 554 Ward St

Juno Award winner Bill Bourne has received international critical acclaim for his recordings and live performances.

Bill Bourne has been involved in music and celebration since he was a small child sleeping behind the piano at country dances where his parents played in the band.

A veteran of the international roots scene, life on the road is reflected in Bill’s music - powerful rhythms and soulful songs, steeped in Blues, World Beat, Cajun, Celtic, Folk, Latin, Funk, Poetry and more.

www.billbourne.com https://www.facebook.com/events/247945568722355/

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Bill Bourne

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Unplugged music this weekSaturday, Apr 5, 1- 3 p.m. 523 Front St, Ellison’s Cafe

Local guitarists, Bill Lynch (Lazy Poker) and Jon Burdon (Holly and Jon) have been playing together as a duo for the past few years and have played on shows with legend-ary, Texas Blues men such as Sonny Rhodes and Country Pete McGill.

Mountain Station celebrates their cd release “The Groundhog Sessions”. They entertain and lift spirits with a variety of toe-tapping bluegrass, traditional fiddle tunes, country and folk/roots music. This 5-piece group has been featured at events around the region (including the Hills Garlic Festival in New Denver for the past two years).

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ellisons-Cafe-Acoustic-Unplugged-

Sessions/134317453293369

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QuickLinks: Arts&entertainmentScheherazade: The Musical

Thursday-Saturday, Apr. 3 - 5 Shows at 4 p.m. daily Nelson Covenant Church, 702 Stanley

The 37 home educated students from ages 4 to 15, perform four classic stories from ‘Tales of the Arabian Nights’, which are cleverly interwoven into this colourful show featuring Princess Scheherazade. The musical is a wondrous adventure for the entire family. Entry by donation. For more information please call

Kate Tait 250-352-3940

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The Kootenay Festival of the Arts 2014A tradition since 1930

Concerts at the Capitol TheatreDance Highlights April 5th at 7:00 pm

Festival Highlights Concert April 12th at 7:00 pmAdmission by donation

Festival Programs available at Cowan Office Supplies $5.00

All welcome to adjudicated sessions:Dance at the Capitol April 2-4

Piano at Nelson United Church April 7 to 10Strings and Guitar at

St. Saviour’s Anglican Church April 8-11Vocal, Choral and Speech Arts at Bethel Christian Centre April 8-11

For complete information see the websitekootenayfestivalofthearts.ca

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For information onCity Council

Garbage & recyclingBylaws

Hydro and moreVisit us online at

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Kootenay Festival of the ArtsApr. 5 through to Apr. 12

This venerable two-week festival has been a cultural cornerstone of the history of Nelson and Trail and all the surrounding communities since 1930. Indeed, it is one of the oldest festival traditions in British Columbia. See ad below, or go to schedule here:

kootenayfestivalofthearts.ca

Music, Comedy, Theatre!Thursday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. Rossland Miner’s Hall

Canadian born Lorne Elliot has per-formed from Newfoundland to New York City, from Los Angeles to Australia and points in between. Lorne started performing in 1974 as a folk musician in East Coast Canada.

For more background, info, live clips and reviews see:

www.lorne-elliot.com

Bern Fortin mysteryThe second in the Bern Fortin series,

OPEN SECRET, hits bookstore shelves next week. Two events are planned for Nelson on Friday, April 11. Author, Deryn Collier will be signing copies at Otter Books, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. In the evening Oxygen Arts Centre presents the official OPEN SECRET launch at 7:30 at the Centre. A $5 donation to Oxygen Arts Centre is recommended at this event.

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Capitol theatre Upcoming shows:

SHAY KUEBLER: KaroshiContemporary Dance Performance

Wednesday april 16 at 8:00 p.m.GALENA TRIO: piano, clarinet, cello

Saturday april 19 at 8:00 p.m.Buy tickets at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca

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QuickLinks: Arts&entertainmentDigital Film Camp for Youth

Do you know a 6-18 year old who loves writing, acting, using cameras, video editing or just being creative? Watershed Productions and Selkirk College just opened registration for this summer’s Digital Film Camp for Youth ages 6-18.

All film camp registrants are eli-gible to apply for bursaries to any of the programs. For more information, go to this website: http://watershedproductions.ca/film-

camp/ www.facebook.com/

watershedproductionsnelson

National Poetry MonthThursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. Nelson Library

The Nelson Public Library cele-brates National Poetry Month with a book launch: poet Jane Byers launches her first volume of poetry, Steeling Effects. Reflecting on her own life from difficult birth through teenage challeng-es to new parenthood in a same-sex relationship, Byers asks questions about strength and resilience in a collection that has been described as “an incendi-ary experience of language.” Byers is a past winner of the Nelson and District Poetry Competition and recipient of the 2014 Richard Carver Award.

Byers will have copies of Steeling Effects on hand at her launch. For more information:

call 352-6333 or go to www.nelsonlibrary.ca

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Nelson Library celebrates National Poetry Month with Jane Byers’ book launch!

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NEW hours: open every day 7:30 am - 9 pm!

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JOIN

295 Baker St, Nelson 250 354 4077 www.kootenay.coop

April 2 - 8

For Active MembersOur Spring Case Lot Sale is here!

Friendly. Healthy. Community owned.

DJ Volpix at ExpressionsThursday, Apr. 24, 7:30 p.m. Expressions Cafe, 554 Ward St

Born in Calgary, Alberta, then shortly afterwards, moved to Nelson, B.C; Rhys Nybo has always been involved in music and art. He started becoming involved with DJ mixing in 2013. Rhys’ DJ name is DJ Volpix, inspired by animation. He is a self taught DJ and practiced his skills and talents while preparing to perform. Rhys has a positive attitude, a good sense of humour, loves to have fun, and is laid back. He likes to be fully prepared, organized and ready to perform. He’s creative with photography, film making, drawing, writing poetry and has a pas-sion for music. https://www.facebook.com/volpixdj

CHICAGO the MusicalThursday, June 12, 8 p.m. Capitol Theatre

The team that brought you last year’s scintillating spectacle, Cabaret, is back - this time with a little more jazz, a little more sass, and a few more murders. Black Productions is proud to present the Tony award-winning musi-cal, Chicago, running June 12th-15th.

Set against the backdrop of prohi-bition-era Chicago and featuring some of the best music Broadway has to offer, Chicago is a story of ambition, celebrity, and the seductive power of the spotlight.

Tickets for Chicago are on sale now, $20 students and $25 adults and are available at the Capitol Theatre box office (250-352-6363), or by visiting.

www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca

Nelson Youth Theatre: GreazeThursday, Apr. 24. Doors at 7 p.m. Capitol Theatre

What happens when a group of teens get together and decide to do a tribute to their favourite movie? You get another amazing Nelson Youth Theatre show! Singing, dancing, T-birds, Pink Ladies and old Rydell will all be there. This show will have you singing and dancing in your seat. Zoe Burrell and Evan Forst star as the unlikely couple Sandy and Danny. Accompanied by past NYT actors such as Zooey Bingham, Zorn Rose, Tate Whitman, Maddy Reilly, Tucker Bingham and more. And welcoming some new faces to the NYT gang.

For tickets and information go to www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca

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Nelson Cohousing Breaks GroundMovie Screening: Happy Sunday, Apr. 13, 2 and 7 p.m. Expressions Cafe, 554 Ward St

Nelson Cohousing at Six Mile has officially moved into full development as of early 2014. Located at the end of Heddle Rd. their vision for commu-nity is now very rapidly becoming a reality. Since purchasing the 26 acres of land bordering Duhamel Creek a year ago, the group has swelled from 15 to 21 families with only three openings remaining to complete their membership expectations for 24 households.On Sunday, April 13 they will be screening the documentary Happy at Expressions Cafe in Nelson, as it seeks three additional families to join in this tremendous community initiative.

The group will be planning a vari-ety of local events so be sure to follow their progress at

http://nelsoncohousing.com or https://www.facebook.com/

nelsonlandgroup

Firefighters: Training ChallengeThe RDCK is pleased to recog-

nize the hard work and success of 12 Robson/Raspberry volunteer firefight-ers who were recently presented with certificates for successfully complet-ing the NFPA 1001 Firefighter 1 cer-tification.

Only three years ago, the volun-teers had achieved RDCK Firefighter 1 certification. Training Officer Chris McBain then challenged his crew to aim for the next level of training. Two firefighters actually challenged the Level II certification and were suc-cessful.

“The RDCK is proud of these fire-fighters for their hard work, tireless volunteerism and great achievement. Their training is a great benefit to their community,” said Terry Swan, RDCK Regional Fire Chief.

www.rdck.bc.ca

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Robson/Raspberry Volunteer Firefighters receiving their certificates.

RDCK Buys Fire Trucks & SavesThe RDCK will be adding four new

fire trucks to its fleet at a significant cost saving for taxpayers.

The fire halls at Ootischenia, Crescent Valley, Slocan and the North Shore will welcome their new rapid-response/crew transport vehicles in mid-April.

“The RDCK has a policy of main-taining a fleet of safe and effective appa-ratus,” said Terry Swan, Regional Fire Chief at the Regional District of Central Kootenay. “Standardized design and group purchasing enabled us to procure custom-built trucks for a total saving of $200,000,” he added.

Swan points out that Village of Slocan’s current vehicle is not “road-worthy,” while the apparatus in Crescent Valley and the North Shore are “vintage 1970s.” The Ootischenia vehicle will be an addition to its fleet.

www.rdck.bc.ca

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QuickLinks: CommunityNewsNational Leadership Clinic

Four local teams have been award-ed spots at the upcoming National Environmental Education Leadership Clinic that will take place at Nipika Mountain Resort from April 26-29. The competition for the 8 available team spots was highly contested, with 22 teams made up of 88 educators from across the country submitting applica-tions.

Local teams include Rocky Mountain School District #6, Wildsight, Wild Voices for Kids and a newly formed group of early childhood edu-cators looking at developing a plan to provide more opportunities for environ-mental education in the early years.

For more information on CBEEN and the Leadership Clinic please visit

www.cbeen.org

Whats it All For?Tuesday, Apr. 8, 7 p.m. Shambhala Performance Hall, 702 Tenth St.

Nathan Betts from RZIM is pre-senting and taking questions on The Pursuit of Meaning and Significance of Life. Admission by donation

[email protected]

Photo submitted

Nathan Betts

Retiring IH Board MemberInterior Health expressed its

appreciation to long-standing Board Director Glenn Sutherland, who retired from the Board when his term expired on March 31.

“Glenn has been a part of our Board for nine years, showing a tre-mendous commitment to health care for our region,” says Board Chair Norman Embree. “On behalf of the Board, I would like to acknowledge the dedication he brought to Interior Health throughout his tenure.”

The Board of Directors functions as the governing body for Interior Health, providing oversight on the organization’s strategic direction to the Senior Executive Team, which is responsible for day-to-day operations. Board members are appointed by the Province of British Columbia.

www.interiorhealth.caTrash Treasure Day!Saturday, Apr. 26

In celebration of earth day, Trash to Treasure day is back!

This one-day event is your chance to help reduce waste by giving away your used household items or claim-ing old treasures from your neigh-bours! You can participate by collect-ing unwanted household items, put-ting them by the curb where treasure hunters can access them. Create a sign to let treasure hunters know that your items are up for grabs, and then removing all remaining items from the curb by 4 p.m. Easy as that!

Download a sign for your lawn at:www.rdck.ca or www.rdkb.com

MediumExpressions Café open regular hours:Wednesday to Saturday, 6 p.m. until close

Coffee, tea, juice, cupcakes, treats554 Ward Street, 250-354-3910

Concession Campaign“To infinity and beyond!” is the

catchphrase of Buzz Lightyear, ani-mated hero of Disney’s Toy Story movie. “To $15,000 and beyond!” is the theme of the Nelson Civic Theatre’s Concession Upgrade Campaign.

Having raised over $330,000 so far, the $15,000 target represents the remaining 5% of funds required to release a $50,000 matching grant from the Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust.

A Toy Story-style rocket ship locat-ed in the lobby will track donations as the Nelson Civic Theatre shoots for $15,000—and beyond. Donations can be made online or by dropping in to the theatre ½ hour before showtime.

www.civictheatre.ca Photo submitted

Nelson Civic Theatre Concession Campaign takes off

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Nelson & Area: Fri. Apr 4 - Sun. Apr 13lll Live Music ll Special Events l Ongoing Events

Fri. Apr 4lllRequest DJ. Finley’s

Irish Bar and Grill lllLive DJ at Wait's News,

10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.lllThe Boom Booms, 10

p.m. Spirit Barll Scheherazade: The

Musical Adventure. 4 p.m. at the Nelson Covenant Church, 702 Stanley Street, by donationllKootenay Fest of the Arts

- Dance Adjudication/Workshops, 8:30 a.m. Capitol Theatrell Farm, Food, Fork:

Festival and Feast, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Selkirk College Nelson www.farmfoodfork.comlExpressions night Cafe. Games

Night. Open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakeslSocial Dancing at Finleys 6:30-

8:30 p.m. Mixed playlist by Peter, no cover or Clinton Swanson & FriendslWomen of all ages get togeth-

er to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lMovie: Captain America:

Winter Soldier, 7 p.m. at Civic TheatrelGender 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.

Sat. Apr 5lllLive DJ free cover, top

40 playing the 70s-now. Finley'slllJon Burdon & Bill Lynch,

Mountain Station at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions 1-3 p.m.lllThe Cave Singers with

Shred Kelly, 10 p.m. Spirit Bar

lllLive DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.ll Scheherazade: The

Musical Adventure. 4 p.m. at the Nelson Covenant Church, 702 Stanley Street, by donationllKootenay Festival of the

Arts - Dance Highlights, 7 p.m. Capitol TheatrellFarm, Food, Fork: Forum

and Feast, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Hume Hotel Nelson www.farm-foodfork.comllSeeds Sunday Gardening

Series, 1-2:30 p.m. Lakeside Park Greenhouse, Planting,Spacing, Tips and KitslExpressions night Cafe, open 6

p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakeslMovie: Captain America:

Winter Soldier, 7 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 6

lllFearing & White (roots music), 8 p.m. Spirit BarlllNiko at the Hume Library

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

lllKaraoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m.lMovie: Captain America:

Winter Soldier, 2 & 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre

lFirst Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m. Interim Pastor: Rev. George Searsl Kootenay Christian

Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving commu-nity developing 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 some-thing to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or [email protected]

Mon. Apr 7lllSarah & Rich at the

Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m.lMovie: Captain America:

Winter Soldier, 7 p.m. at Civic TheatrelScottish Country Dancing

7 - 9 p.m. Call 250-359-7545 or 250-352-1863 (cancelled today!)

lQi Gong at the Nelson Seniors Centre 719 Vernon 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-in

Tues. Apr 8lllDoug and Melody 6 p.m.

The Library LoungellPursuit of Meaning &

Significance of Life. Nathan Betts .Shambhala Performance Hall, 7 p.m. Admission by donationlMovie: Captain America:

Winter Soldier, 7 p.m. at Civic Theatrel Indoor Radio Control

Helicopter and small plane flying. All ages welcome, Central School 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. $5 Gym feelRotary Club of Nelson

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

Wed. Apr 9lllOpen mic night at

Expressions Cafe, 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.lllBeenie Man w/DJ

Dubconscious, 10 p.m. Spirit BarlMovie: Captain America:

Winter Soldier, 7 p.m. at Civic TheatrelNelson Duplicate Bridge Club

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

tronic hobbyists and Arduino enthu-siasts to meet and work on proj-ects.6 p.m. -Annex, Selkirk `10th St Campus. New members welcome. small facility fee, first visit free.http://www.nelson-tech- club.info/ email info@nelson- tech-club.info

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Wed. Apr 9 continuedlLearn to make a QUILT with

Susan Foot at the Women’s Centre 9-11.45 call 551-4951l Alzheimers/ Dementia

Caregiver support group meet-ings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or email [email protected] 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, Community First Medical Clinic, 518 Lake Street, Nelson, noon - 1 p.m., 250-354-4105lNelson Women’s Centre

Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free cloth-ing 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. Apr 10lllSons & Daughters and

Thea and the Fine Gentlemen: Selkirk Contemporary Music, 7:30 p.m. at Expressions Cafe. $10/$8 StudentslllKiyo & Guests at the

Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m.lllLive DJ at Finley’s Irish

Bar & Grill, 9 p.m.lllCantando Music Festival

- Performances, 7 & 8:30 p.m. at Capitol Theatre

lMovie: Captain America: Winter Soldier, 7 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.

Fri. Apr 11lllRequest DJ. Finley’s

Irish Bar and Grill lllLive DJ at Wait's News,

10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.lllMiss Quincy: early show,

Ed Solo: Late show, Spirit BarlllElectro Social Club at

The Royal, 9 p.m. More info at www.electrosocialclub.comllDeryn Collier will be sign-

ing copies of OPEN SECRET at Otter Books, from 3 - 5 p.m. and Oxygen Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m.lExpressions night Cafe,

Games Night. Open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakeslSocial Dancing at Finleys

6:30-8:30 p.m. Mixed playlist by Peter, no cover or Clinton Swanson & FriendslWomen of all ages get togeth-

er to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lMovie: at Civic Theatre

lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gen-der diverse folks. 250-354-5362.lSt. Saviour’s Anglican

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

Sat. Apr 12lllLive DJ free cover, top

40 playing the 70s-now. Finely'slllLive DJ at Wait's News,

10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.l l l Shannon Lyon,

singer-songwriter performs at Expressions Cafe, 554 Ward St. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15lll66/360. Corazon’s 66

singers encircle the audience. Five 20-minute concerts start at 1:30. Tickets $10. Touchstones Nelson. Info: 352-7670lMovie: 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.l Cathedral of Mary

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

at 4 p.m.Sun. Apr 13lllNiko at the Hume Library

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

lllKaraoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m.lllThe Kootenay Festival

of the Arts, F estival Highlights Concert, 7 p.m. Capitol Theatre

Nelson & Area: Fri. Apr 4 - Sun. Apr 13lll Live Music ll Special Events l Ongoing Events

What’sHappeningllNelson Cohousing film

showing “Happy” at 2 & 7 p.m. Expressions Cafe, 554 Ward St. FREE or by donationlMovie: at Civic TheatrelFirst Baptist Church, 611 -

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

Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving commu-nity developing 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 some-thing to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or [email protected]

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expressionsNightCaféSelkirk music, touring musicians, and a movie

By Nelson Becker

I’m very excited about this upcom-ing week, because of the diversity of events that are happening at

Expressions. On Thursday Apr.10, we are presenting premier performanc-es by Selkirk College Contemporary music. Sons and daughters will open the night and Thea and the Fine Gentlemen will follow. Sons and Daughters is led by Laura Landsberg, who is an amazing soul-transforming vocalist.

After a short break the evening will continue on with Thea and The Fine Gentlemen led by Paul Landsberg. Paul is an exciting jazz guitarist. When I listen to his music, I forget about time. It will be a great night of acoustic jazz and harmony infused folk music! If you come this night, not only will you have immense enjoyment but you will also support our music school and

students.Saturday, Apr. 12, Shannon Lyon

will grace our stage. Shannon is a singer-songwriter with deep roots in our Canadian culture. He has been performing for many years and has several CDs. His songs have a personal flavour, yet he sings about things we can all relate too.

On Sunday, Apr. 13, we’re being taken over by the Nelson Cohousing group. While their intent is to the pro-mote their Cohousing project, they will be presenting the movie “Happy” for the general public for two showings, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Entrance is free or by donation.

The following week we’ll be pre-senting Bill Bourne on Thursday, Apr. 17, whose immense Canadian travels have been one of the threads that holds our country together.

Pre-sale tickets for all shows are available at Expressions. Call or email

How to contact us

Nelson BeckerOwner/Publisher

Robin MurrayAccounts/

Layout

Classifieds, Event Listings, Press Releases, Fish Heads and Flowers and Letters to the Edi-tor can all be submitted via the Express website: www.expressnews.caYou can also reach us by phone at 250-354-3910, by e-mail at [email protected] by post at:P.O. Box 922, Nelson, B.C., V1L 6A5.

Please note that the Express Up-date and all its contents are copy-righted by Kootenay Express Communications Corp. and may not be used without expressed permission. Copyright 2014The Kootenay Express News Update554 Ward Street Nelson, B.C. V1L1S9 Nelson Becker, Publisher

This week’s was produced by:expressNewsUpdate

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Expressions Café supports local, we serve:

Click to listen: www.shannonlyonmusic.com www.billbourne.com, www.facebook.com/expressionsnelson

Photo by NelsoN beCker

Motes and Oats perform last Friday at Expressions Cafe

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Friday, Apr. 4 g g GAMES NIGHT

Wed. Apr. 16 g g g open mic night

Coming up at expressionsSaturday, Apr. 5 - 6 p.m. open for coffee & desserts

Wed. Apr. 9 g g g open mic night

Thursday, Apr. 10 - Special musical event!

Sons and Daughters&

Thea & The Fine GentlemenSelkirk College Contemporary Music

show at

7:30 p.m.

$10/$8 Students

Friday, Apr. 11 g g GAMES NIGHT

Saturday, Apr. 12 - Special musical event!

Shannon LyonSinger-Songwriter

7:30 p.m. show

Sunday, Apr. 13 Nelson Cohousing presents:HAPPY is a feature length documentary that

leads viewers on a journey across 5 continents in search of the keys to happiness.

www.TheHappyMovie.comwww.nelsonlandgroup.com

screenings at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

click here to listen

https://www.facebook.com/events/643284259060445/

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RCMP News: church fire, vehicle collisionOn Mar. 18 at approximately 11:45

p.m., Castlegar RCMP and Castlegar fire department responded to a fire at the Kinnaird Church of God on Columbia avenue. Click here for details:http://castlegar.bc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=1017&languageId=1&contentId=33942

On Mar. 25, Trail and Greater District RCMP responded to a two vehicle collision involving a silver truck and a beige car at the cor-ner of Bailey Avenue and Second Avenue in Trail. The two occu-pants of the car were transported to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail as a result of inju-

ries sustained in the collision.Police are requesting assistance

from the public. If you witnessed the collision which occurred at 5:40 p.m., you are asked to contact the Trail and Greater District RCMP detachment at (250) 364-2566.

submitted by the Nelson Fire Rescue

PoliceNewsEmergency 911

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

Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477

Nelson City Police news: Help Us Keep You SafeIn an effort to serve you better, the

Nelson Police Department is request-ing that residents post visible street numbers on your homes.

In emergency situations, every minute is critical, so take the time to make sure your house numbers are vis-ible from the street to help emergency responders help you faster

Ensure the numbers are bold and large enough to see clearly from the

street. Numbers should be contrasting color to the background. Place num-bers beside or above the main entrance, so first responders can detect them. If the entrance is more than 15 meters from the street, or is not visible from the street, a second set of numbers should be on a mailbox or on a post at the street or end of the drive. Reflective numbers or a light above the numbers are best practice.

Clearly mark separate suites in a multi-residential home or building.

If your house is on fire, smoke and flames will indicate your loca-tion, but if you are the subject of different types of 911 emergencies and your home is not clearly marked, first responders lose time searching for your address.

submitted by the Nelson Police Department

http://nelsonpolice.ca/

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Solution to Sudoku

see puzzle on page 13see crossword on page 16

Submit your Fish Heads and Flowers at www.expressnews.ca/fishflowers.html

Fish Heads and Flowers

Fish HeadsTo the city who has not washed the streets or side-

walks. Park your car on Baker and it’s covered in dust...people with dust allergies are coughing and wheezing and merchandise in the fine shops of Nelson are covered in dust daily. Time to clean up the winter mess.....

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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

Something I’ve noticed over the years is as

soon as someone voices their opinion, in many cases, they get shutdown. Why is that? Are people incapable of accepting other viewpoints or do they occasionally react in a less then desirable manner? I just think people need to focus more on the discus-sion then the feelings that can be associated with a differing opinion.

We all have differing opinions on a myriad of subjects. Why should we all have the same opinion? I think it’s because many people can’t understand

different viewpoints and find themselves to be infal-lible to any wrongdoing. I understand having a belief proven wrong and being upset, but by lashing out, you are being emotional rather then rational. So, what can you do? Instead of giving into your emotions, have a civilized discussion regarding each other’s opinion on the sub-ject manner. Find a com-mon ground and listen before jumping to conclu-sions. Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion, even if it seems like complete nonsense. Give it a lis-ten. You might be proven wrong.

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

Letters: We encourage our readers to write to us. Please address letters meant for publication to the edi-tor and send via email to [email protected] or submit through our web-site at www.expressnews.ca

We do not accept open letters. Letters must be short (200 words maximum) and to the point.

We reserve the right to edit letters for taste, length, and clarity. The decision to publish or not to publish is completely at the discretion of the editor and publisher.

All letters must be signed

and include your name, address and phone number. Only your name and the com-munity where you live will be published.

We will not print “name withheld” letters. Opinions in the paper are not necessarily those of the Express Update or its advertisers.

Fish Heads & Flowers: All submissions to the Fish Heads and Flowers will be considered provided that no one can be identified in the text or signature, all signa-tures are anonymous, and the submission is both concise and written in good taste.

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The indigenous people of this land remind us over and over again that all land is sacred, and most espe-cially this would seem to apply to land that has been set aside for the specific purposes of rest and rec-reation. Parks are places where we go to experience how precious and beautiful is the land that we live on.

Allowing industrial

development into provin-cial parklands goes directly against the spirit and pur-pose of parks. Parks are a public trust, and tak-ing this step without public consultation is absolutely shocking. The possibility that there could be drill-ing, pipelines and other industrial activity in public parklands stuns me. What justification can be given for such legislation, other than putting profits above the public trust?

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By Nelson Becker

When is a Walkway not a WalkwayNelson’s waterfront

walkway is a mess and inaccessible for many people. The city of Nelson

and its people have committed to having a waterfront walkway from one side of the city to the other, but we have neglected to standardize what the walkway is.

The walkway is part of our community property should be defined and should include definitions of width,

lighting, and surface. The width should be wide enough

for bicycles and pedestrians without them coming into conflict with each other, and the lighting should be done in such a way as to not pollute the sky for a starry night time vision.

At the airport it is a dirt path, and in front of the mall and it is hard to find where the walkway is, however the path is very beautiful along the soccer fields.

There could be sections such as front of the airport where half could be dirt and the other half paved. It’s not sufficient to say we want a walkway as a dirt path that is difficult for mobility challenged people, as well as wheeled transportation such as bicycles, wheelchairs, and skates.

Ideally, the whole length of the walkway should be paved; the walkway was meant for all and we should make sure we live up to that promise.

Do you agree? Nelson’s waterfront walkway should be paved.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/paved_walkWatch 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.

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Opinion&Survey

Last week’s survey response:Would you like to see cats banned on Baker Street?

YES 19.05% NO 80.95%What about other animals/comments:

NO!!! People have stopped visiting because of the dog ban.

Cat purring is extremely dangerous to the human ear.

If there’s a way to keep the street clean, tidy, and safe, I don’t think a total ban is neces-sary.

yeS YES ban the illusive Taggers and Graffitis They are way way worse in not cleaning up after themselves...and they do it on purpose...cats at least can’t help their biological functions!

I don’t like the laws banning animals.

BrINg back dogs.

SmOkerS and snotty chil-dren

SOme two legged ones maybe.

yeS! all four-legged animals should be banned. I can think of some 2-legged ones also - however...

SquIrrelS and pigeons need to be banned first.

I came here with my dog, and was camping at the city campground. I could not leave her there alone and I could not bring here with me to town. I did not know this when plan-ning my trip. I had to leave as I was planning to shop and eat at

restaurants.I never see cats causing any

trouble! It’s lovely to see them napping in windows or sunshine... Also, black cats have a bad rap. The SPCA tells me that black kittens are always the last to be adopted. No cat discrimination!

BaNNINg cats is nuts I love cats. They bring a smile to my face. They do not attack people. People who are afraid of cat, could spend their energy and money getting therapy.

BeSt idea from council in years. Making Nelson a totally cat free zone would even be bet-ter. Cats are an ivasive species

from the Middle East that has decimated the song bird popula-tion in North America. Anyone who considers themselves an environmentalist that has a cat is a hypocrite.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a cat on Baker street and have lived in Nelson for 36 years. It’s not the animals that should be banned, it’s the owners who don’t pick up after their animals that should be banned.

I totally believe that cats should be banned forever!

I am a cat lover and if cats get banned from Baker street then I will sue the city.

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SurveyLast week’s survey response:

Comments:

In the last three months, have you used our swimming pool?

I like the Castlegar pool much better and use it more often.

tHe chlorine makes my son sick, so he refuses to swim there anymore. We thoroughly enjoyed the Revelstoke pool, which is purified with saline instead. I actually felt energized by the water there. I wish we had the same kind of water purification system here. Otherwise, our pool is very nice and well-equipped.

we need to correct all that needs correcting and then swim swim swim.

tHe lowest bid isn’t always the best!!! Lets fix it (nothing fancy); just fix it, and maintain it properly.

tHey have refused to accommodate work-ing women with a workout schedule they can actually utilize. Most of the time the pool is empty. Hot tub rules not enforced. Babies with diapers in the hot tub. Over

staffed, under utilized, poor-ly managed.

It’S a place we go to each week as a family, and we all love it. Introducing our son to water & the love of swim-ming was very important to us, and it’s a great facility we’re grateful to have.

I swim laps for half an hour every second day.

we went to the pool once. Nice facilities but way too much chlorine.

tHe pool is part of what makes Nelson a great city to my family. With the short outdoor swim season around here, it’s great for the kids, and essential for growing up and being a good swimmer. I use it for laps 1/wk. Living within our means means look-ing at the importance the pool plays in health of its users and the effect that has on lowering health care costs.

I use the fitness centre regularly and this is all part

of the mix. Originally, the referendum never claimed to upgrade the “whole place” but would concentrate on a new arena with some upgrades to the rest as the budget would allow. That was what?, ten years ago now... and here we are still with that list on our hands which needs to be dealt with. Buildings grow old and require constant invest-ments; its the cost of our civilization.

NO, I haven’t, but have been in the facility and notice that the pool appears to be well used by a variety of age groups.

my eyes burn from so much chlorine!

I swim every week as often as I can. The pool is the only place I can safely exercise. After six major surgeries it is liter-ally a life-saver, not a lux-ury. Even when I lived out of town I came in for the

exercise programs. For me, and very many others, the gym is not an alternative. And, the pool is often full of many kids of all ages playing together.

NICely uncrowded mid day mid week clean.

tHere is too much chlo-rine, if you are replacing the water system lets get the latest technology, let’s make it right for the next genera-tion!

I would use the pool a LOT more if there were less chlorine in the water. I really hope that if upgrades are done, a water-purifying system involving much less chlorine is TOP priority.

I never use it. It contains chlorine!!

I use the pool for exercise 3-5 times per week. Also the hot tub and dry sauna for health reasons. The pool is an absolute necessity to my health and well-being!

36.1% 55.6%

8.3%

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