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Friday, Dec. 05, 2014 Vol. 4, No. 46

Bedtime Rhymes at Capitol

Thursday to Saturday, Dec. 4-6, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, Dec 6-7, 2 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre

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The Capitol Theatre presents its 27th Anniversary Christmas Panto, Bedtime Rhymes Pantomime, written by Lisel Forst and directed by Jeff Forst, with musical direction by Sydney Black and choreography by Mackenzie Hope

The panto is a mainstay of local theatre featuring community members of all ages in ridiculous, hilarious and even heroic roles! This years panto features Darren Fuss, Eli Geddis, Marleah Staten, Anna Bundschuh, Zak Higgins, Ty Wright, Heather Gingras, Brian Monroe and 46 more community members!!

Lisel Forstâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bedtime Rhymes Pantomime story brings together a variety of well known and loved children story characters. Find yourself at the Annual Christmas Market Pie Festival where an evil spell has been cast over the free thinking individual Citizens of Nursery Rhymeland. The Pantomime is a Nelson tradition and

thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no better way to kick start the holiday season than to come out to the Panto with your family and boo, cheer and laugh along with your fellow Nelsonites onstage. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students, or $45 for a family of four. Buy tickets by phone 250-352-6363 or at: capitoltheatre.bc.ca

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The Nutcracker on screen

Kootenay Literary Competition Christmas Remembered concert

Wednesday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m.at the Capitol Theatre Watch Mariinsky Ballet’s The Nutcracker on screen at the Capitol Theatre. This full scale live performances was pre-recorded at The Royal Opera House. A holiday favourite, the story follows a young girl named Clara who creeps downstairs on Christmas Eve to retrieve her favourite present, when a mysterious magician, Drosselmeyer, sweeps her off on a nity since 1988 magical adventure. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students. Buy tickets by phone 250-3526363 or at: capitoltheatre.bc.ca

Deadline: Friday, Jan. 16 The annual Kootenay Literary Competition (KLC) has been launched and is now open for adult entrants. This year’s theme is Velocity. Writers may interpret the theme in any way they like, and approach it through any of the genre categories. The theme is to be integrated into the creative work at the writer’s discretion. Detailed rules are available on the KLC website. www.kootenaylitcomp.com

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Friday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m at Nelson United Church All are invited to the 3rd Annual Christmas Remembered concert. This celebration in music and spoken word features the Nelson United Church Chancel Choir, the Jubilate Deo Bell Choir, the Bon Accord String Ensemble and guest speakers David Boyd, Stephanie Judy, Michelle Mungall and Rits Moir. Admission is by donation. Refreshments to follow. Proceeds go to Grans to Grans and the Nelson Food Cupboard. http://nelsonunitedchurch.ca/event/ christmas-remembered/

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Choral Concert: Snow on Snow Humans of Nelson love Oxygen Saturday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 14 2 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is the imagery of an English Christmas that inspired my selection of music this season,â&#x20AC;? says music director Kathleen Neudorf of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pre-Christmas concert. The feature piece is Ralph Vaughan Williamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s layered and joyful â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fantasia on Christmas Carols,â&#x20AC;? which features soloist Allison Girvan and cellist Jeff Faragher. Other concert selections include traditional English carols, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the Bleak Midwinter,â&#x20AC;? and the transcendent â&#x20AC;&#x153;O Magnum Mysteriumâ&#x20AC;? that recalls Gregorian chants. The rousing Hallelujah Chorus from George Frideric Handelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Messiah will catapult you out of your seasonal blues. Christoph Martens accompanies the choir throughout. Special music guests are the Tubadors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a new group of accomplished tuba and euphonium musicians. There is a large repertoire of Christmas music arranged for tubas. Tickets are $15 at the Capitol Theatre Box Office or at the door building community since 1988 (children 12 years and under free). http://nelsonchoralsociety.org

Carter, Plett and Eisenhauer Saturday, Dec.6, 1-3 p.m. Ellisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafe, 523 Front St. The Unplugged Sessions opens with Marty Carter. a singer songwriter from Salmo who will perform on 12 string guitar, flute and saxophone. Sheree Plett is a Vancouver based singer-songwriter who has just recently moved to the Kootenays. Her timeless whiskey soaked voice and songs, accompanied by her husband Jeremy Eisenhauerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smokey harmonies will leave an old fashioned swagger in your step. For more information www.facebook.com/pages/ Ellisons-Cafe-Acoustic-UnpluggedSessions/134317453293369

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Miriam Needoba (L) accepts cheque on behalf of Oxygen Arts Centre from photographer Ryan Oakley (R)

When photographer Ryan Oakley launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund his book Humans of Nelson, he promised that a dollar from every Kaslo Jazz Etc Society AGM pre-sold copy would benefit Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oxygen Art Centre. Last week Miriam Friday, Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m. at the Needoba of Oxygen accepted a cheque Bluebelle Bistro, Kaslo Kaslo Jazz Etc Society will hold for $314 from Oakley. Oxygen Art Centre is an artist run centre and com- their Annual General Meeting. For munity arts organization that offers the last 5 or so years, KJES has been classes, hosts special events and runs undergoing significant changes in its an artist residency and exhibition pro- programming format, and at this point gram. Humans of Nelson began as a in time there is an urgent need to review and revitalize the festival in growing collection building of street photocommunity since 1988 graphs and commentary posted online order to plan for its future sustainthat attracted thousands of followers ability. If you plan on attending the AGM, on the Facebook page. A 232-page hardcover book was launched earlier take some time to review a nominal this month and is now on sale locally. amount of background information, so that you can be prepared to particihttp://www.humansofnelsonbc.ca pate in some required decisions. http://www.oxygenartcentre.org/ info@kaslojazzfest.com

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Culture Comment by Heather Austin

Nelson’s blue night event served as a lovely series of warm little harbours from a cold rain. First stop, Cantina Del Centro for some urban-style Pop art by Buck D. Addams. Addams had appropriated images of popular culture with a predominant Star Wars theme. Most striking was the image of National Geographic’s “Afghan Girl”, her brown flesh replaced with an opaque neon green spray paint: A unique take on the repetition of imagery and advertising in our culture. Next, I ducked into Café Momento for a look at Erika Konrad’s curious rain smeared paintings. These startling mixed media pieces had a delightful milky texture accomplished by the incorporation of bee’s wax, and gave me a strong urge to caress the smooth

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waxy surface with my fingertips. But of course I felt them with my eyes instead, and imagined myself sitting in front of a rainy day window wondering at the movement of strange twiggy lines and sporadic colour. Pulling myself away from imagined rain out into the sobering reality of it, I was off to Touchstones Gallery to see Amy Bohigan’s brilliant “Wide Shot/ Close Up” exhibit: A simple but decidedly insightful exercise in examining human nature. Bohigan displayed moving snapshots, if you will, of Nelson’s average Joe. Video portraits of folks addressing themselves in a fractured mirror, and dozens of iPod’s suspended from the ceiling, each with its own tiny Nelsonite dancing on individual screens to their own solitary tunes. I thought it a unique commentary on how technology isolates us, and a simultaneous reminder

that we are one and the same. One more shot up the road to Expressions Café for an artistic trifecta. An amalgamation of a live Disc Jockey (DJ Volpix) a visual artist (Sophia Mitchell), and an amazing Aerial Silk/ Hoop act by Calleis and Laura Yale made the atmosphere thick with creativity, consequently jam- packing the Café with curious onlookers. A dazzling treat were these bohemian acrobatics. Their very bodies becoming art before our eyes, painting the air with their flesh. Combining and reflecting energies, mingling body and soul in an entrancing and elaborate floating dance. Like Olympians, they demonstrate the impressive and graceful potential of the human form. What a kaleidoscopic glimpse of Nelson’s talented and unique population. A party for the senses.

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QuickLinks: Deck Your Halls event Saturday, Dec. 6, 1-4 p.m. Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St There is something new coming to Nelson for the festive season. On Saturday Dec. 6th, the Nelson Grans to Grans are hosting a fabulous Craft Sale with a special twist... sit down to make your own evergreen centerpiece or door swag to deck your halls for only $15. Or learn felting techniques from the Grandkids group, you will have a hand-made ornament to take home for a mere $5. The craft sale features handmade crafts, festive arrangements and traditional shortbread that will make wonderful gift options! Refreshments will be available. All proceeds donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. submitted by Grans to Grans

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CraftsFairesetc. EcoSociety Winter Craft Fair

Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Central School Gym (811 Stanely St.)

Rotary Christmas Trees

The Rotary Club of Nelson announced their Christmas Tree Fundraiser. Trees are now available in the Wal-Mart Garden Centre. submitted by the Rotary Club of Nelson

St. Joseph Christmas Trees St Josephs School will be selling Christmas Trees beginning this weekend in the Andex Rental lot on Government Road. submitted photo submitted

One of many local products featured at the 2014 EcoSociety Winter Craft Fair

Fair Trade holiday market

Sunday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at This one day event offers thir- the Kootenay Bakery, Baker St. ty hand-picked local vendors selling SelfDesign High Peace Projects hand-crafted artisanal products from present their 6th annual Fair Trade for clothing to body care, jewellery to Peace fundraising event. This year it Harrop Last Chance Fair preserves, and much more. All our will be in the form of a pop-up shop at vendors are local with locally-made the Kootenay Bakery. Come and support Sunday Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at products. Please consider making a $2 peace through ethical purchases at this Harrop Hall donation at the door to support West Peace Market, organized by the learners The Harrop Last Chance Christmas Kootenay EcoSociety. Craft Fair is an annual tradition at https://www.facebook.com/events/ and mentors of Self Design High. submitted by Self Design High Harrop Hall 6066 McConnell Rd. just 1480628342210038/?ref=5 across the little ferry. submitted by the West Did you know? Past issues of The Express News Update can be Kootenay Regional Arts Council found at www.issuu.com/theexpressnewspaper

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Perry Ridge pancake breakfast Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to noon at Passmore Hall The Perry Ridge Water Users Association and the Sinixt Nation will host a pancake breakfast at the Passmore Hall in the Slocan Valley. There will be a sale of gifts and a craft corner for children to celebrate the season. It is by donation and the funds will go to help fund Dr. Lee Benda’s work on Perry Ridge. Donations will help secure needed additional funding for Dr. Benda to come to the valley and do field work on the Areas of Interest and assess the increased risk to the homes below. www.perryridge.org

Volunteers needed for Relay Members of Castlegar’s Relay For Life committee are reaching out to the community with an urgent need for participants and volunteers for the annual Relay For Life fundraiser benefiting the Canadian Cancer Society. Each year a dedicated team of volunteers has helped the Canadian Cancer Society staff put on a fantastic Relay in Castlegar, the overnight event a true presentation that cancer never sleeps. The event is slated for June 20, 2015 but registration is now open. For more information about the Castlegar Relay For Life, please contact Kelly McCreight at 250-365-5715 http://convio.cancer.ca/site/TR?fr_ id=18396&pg=entry&s_locale=en_CA

Room to Live has good start

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Mayor John Dooley on stage with others at the Room to Live fundraiser. He challenged the community, “If we can raise a $1,000,000 for the CT Scanner we can raise this for affordable housing!’

Nelson CARES Society launched their Room to Live campaign on November 14, 2014 to a sold out audience at the Capitol Theatre. This three year campaign will bring renewal to a 100 year old low income apartment block in downtown Nelson. To date NCARES has already raised $190,000 toward their goal of $690,000. The next step in the campaign is to invite the community to join the Coldest Night of the Year on Saturday, February 21st. This na[onal event challenges communi[es to take a walk together on the coldest night of the year to help understand homelessness and the importance of affordable housing. http://roomtolive.ca/

Holiday Hampers program The Holiday season is approaching quickly, and the Nelson Food Cupboard is busy preparing their annual Holiday Hampers, to help approximately 500 people enjoy a healthier and cheerier Holiday with this annual program. The people served at the Food Cupboard and with the hamper program live in poverty year round; some are on permanent disability pensions due to physical or mental health challenges, some work for minimum wage, some are single parents with children, and some are senior citizens. What they all have in common is that they cannot makes ends meet, and need the support of the community. Cash donations are needed as well as food: www.foodcupboard.org

A Book Under Every Tree

Donate books until Thursday, Dec. 11 Books can open whole worlds— as long as you have one. This holiday season a local partnership aims to put a book under every tree for the children of Holiday Hamper recipients. Holiday Hampers are distributed annually by the Nelson Food Cupboard to more than 500 people working hard to make ends meet, including 150 children. Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, the Nelson Public Library, and the Nelson Star have teamed up to see a book included for every child aged 0 to 15 years by requesting donations of books that are new or in new Write for Rights with Amnesty International condition. Donations should be unwrapped Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library and may be dropped in dedicated boxes Sunday Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Oso Negro Café located at the Nelson Library, the Every year in celebration of you can see from the story above. In Nelson Star newspaper, or the Learning International Human Rights Day, all others, the messages of solidarity Place on the lower level of City Hall Amnesty International supporters infused the vulnerable with stamina until Thursday, December 11. http://nelson.bclibrary.ca/ around the world mobilize for Write and courage. for Rights, the world’s largest human The public is invited to join others Submit your rights event. In 143 different coun- around the world this year in writing tries, people wrote 2,373,422 letters letters that will promote and protect the Press Release at during Write for Rights 2013. Did basic human rights of many individuals. www.expressnews.ca/pressreleases.php they work? Yes in some cases as www. writeathon.ca

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Lunch & Talk: Culture of Peace Saturday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. at the Banquet Hall of the New Adventure Hotel, 616 Vernon Street The Canadian Federation of University Women Nelson and District Club is hosting its Holiday Luncheon Guest speaker, Htoo Pah, will be speaking on the Culture of Peace, which will be followed by our buffet luncheon and gift exchange. The buffet luncheon is $20.00, if you plan to attend, please email Liz at LizB1@ shaw.ca. New members are welcome. https://sites.google.com/site/ nelsoncfuw

IHA gets sexy Interior Health launched a new campaign today to encourage all adults in the region to get tested for HIV. The “My Health Is Sexy” campaign uses intimate images to convey the message that knowing your HIV status is an important part of a healthy sex life and a good relationship. In B.C., it is estimated that approximately 3,500 are people living with HIV and are unaware of their status. The campaign is part of the province’s ground-breaking Seek and Treat for Optimal Prevention of HIV/AIDS (STOP HIV/AIDS) program. The STOP HIV/AIDS program aims to reduce HIV transmission and improve the health outcomes of those living with HIV by offering widespread HIV testing, treatment, and early engagement into care. http://www.myhealthissexy.com/

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Pass Creek Regional Park Management Plan

Parks plans survey underway

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Electricy costs rise

FortisBC has received regulatory approval for a 3.5 per cent interim rate increase for electricity customers to take effect January 1, 2015. The rate increase is interim and is subject to change based on further regulatory review with the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC). The rate increase for 2015 will be finalized in the New Year. http://www.fortisbc.com/

Pass Creek Park aerial photo map Consulting Inc. ConsultantRegional Team: Ecoscape Environmental Consultants Ltd., Juliet Anderton

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is asking the public to complete surveys concerning the future of four regional parks before December 10th. The regional district has initiated management planning processes for Pass Creek, Waterloo Eddy, Crescent Valley Beach and Balfour Beach parks. The plans will guide the operations, development and stewardship of the parks over the next 10 years. Park users are encouraged to fill out surveys for each park to have their say on the future of the facilities. Go to: http://www.rdck.ca/EN/main/ services/parks/park-managementplan.html

RDCK employees contract

CUPE Local 2262 has ratified a new three-year agreement with the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK). The no-concessions deal includes wage increases of 1.5%, 1.4% and 1.5% respectively. Included in the collective agreement are improvements to employee definition language and increases to clothing and Community focus group optical allowances. Week of Dec 8-15, 1 1/2 - 2 hours in The new agreement expires on the evening Feb. 28, 2015 and must still be ratified The Kootenay Boundary by the Regional District. The sub local Community Services Co-op is looking of CUPE 2262 covers about 40 District for residents from Nakusp, Creston, employers at arenas, the aquatic cenTrail to take part in a focus group tre and landfills. The union members discussion around some community include lifeguards, landfill attendants, services. An honorarium and refresh- maintenance, custodial and customer service representatives. ments will be provided. http://www.cupe.bc.ca/news/3600 Phone George (250) 352-7600

SD8 receives extra funding School District 8 (Kootenay Lake) will be receiving $754,070 in supplemental Ministry of Education funding for the 2014-2015 school year. The purpose of the funding is to attend to new costs that arise out of salary and benefits increases and other provisions,included in the collective agreement that has recently been negotiated with teachers. The District is pleased that the collective agreement increases for teachers are fully funded outside of the block for 2014-2015. http://www.sd8.bc.ca/

Light Up the Hospital! Friday, December 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Chahko Mika Mall Join the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation for Pledge Day! Enjoy Christmas music from local school choirs, buy your ticket for the Diamond Necklace Raffle, drop off your donation and say hi to Foundation volunteers…and so much more! This year your donation will help us purchase Wireless Digital X-ray Equipment, enabling the transition to wireless digital radiography. Used on practically every part of the body, and on patients of all ages, this digital equipment will be used in the diagnosis of trauma injury, chest infection, cancer and more. For more information call 250354-2334 or visit: http://klhf.org

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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Dec. 5 - Sun. Dec. 14 Fri. Dec. 5 live music Smalltown Djs at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 9 p.m. Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Michael Freder 6 p.m. Open stage with Marty Carter at the Royal 8:30 p.m.

special events The Capitol Theatre presents its 27th Annual Christmas Pantomime “Bedtime Rhymes Pantomime”. 7:30 p.m. Tickets at capitoltheatre.bc.ca Annual Christmas Remembered Concert 7 p.m. at Nelson United Church Light Up the Hospital! Pledge Day 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Chahko Mika Mall www.klhf.org Women Center Fundraiser - meet&greet 6-7 p.m. at the Royal

ongoing events Games Night at Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes Movie: The Penguins of Madagascar 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. Trans Connect 250-354-5362. Food Pantry at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11am. Everyone welcome. NDYC 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. Dec. 6 live music Opiuo w/ Organic Mechanic at Spiritbar http:// www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Marty Carter, Sheree Plett with Jeremy Eisenhauer at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions, 1-3 p.m. Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's Open Jam with Vince Curly 2-6 p.m., Mike & the Cruisers &MF Jones 8 p.m. at the Royal

special events The Capitol Theatre presents its 27th Annual Christmas Pantomime “Bedtime Rhymes Pantomime” 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.. Tickets at capitoltheatre.bc.ca 2014 EcoSociety Winter Craft Fair 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Central School Gym (811 Stanely St.) https://www.facebook.com/events/ 1480628342210038/?ref=5 Amnesty International Write for Rights. Nelson Library 10-3pm. Will you join us? Inspiration, information www.writeathon.ca Deck Your Halls Event - A New Twist On A Craft Sale with Grand to Grans, 1-4 p.m. Nelson United Church Members’ Show & Sale opens at Touchstones Nelson.Continues until January 25. Canadian Federation of University Women hosts Holiday Luncheon, 11:00, New Adventure Hotel. Cost is $20.00. email nelsoncfuw@ gmail.com for info

ongoing events Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes Movie: The Penguins of Madagascar 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre Nelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome Meat Draws and Karaoke at Nelson Legion lounge (Membership available to public). 3:30 pm (250)352-7727 NDYC Youth BBQ 3-5 pm, Poolshark (pool) 7-9 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.

religious services Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.

Sun. Dec. 7 live music Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m. Country jam 2-4, bluegrass 4-6, Jazz fusion 6-8 then rock jam 8-11 at the Royal

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special events The Capitol Theatre presents its 27th Annual Christmas Pantomime “Bedtime Rhymes Pantomime”. 2 p.m. Tickets at capitoltheatre.bc.ca Write for Rights Amnesty International Oso Negro 10-3pm. Will you join us? Inspiration, information www.writeathon.ca Fair Trade for Peace Pop-up Shop. 10 to 6 at the Kootenay Bakery, Baker St., Nelson SelfDesign High Peace projects fundraising event. Great gifts for everyone!

ongoing events Movie: The Penguins of Madagascar 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre Cribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 pm. Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464

religious services Oneness Blessings - meditation and divine energy transfer 9:30 a.m., Manistone Healing Centre, 2nd Floor, 507 Baker St. Centre for Spiritual Living Sunday Celebration. Meditation 10:30am, Celebration 11:00am. 602 Kootenay St. Everyone Welcome. www.cslwestkootenay.org Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre Open Public Sitting Hours 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 812 Stanley First Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m.Interim Pastor: John Thwaites Kootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving community developing relationships St. Saviour’s Anglican Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 St. John’s Lutheran Church service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308. Nelson United Church service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. Unity Centre of the Kootenays Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394 Ascension Lutheran Church service 10:15a. m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515. continued on next page...

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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Dec. 5 - Sun. Dec. 14 Sun. Dec. 7 cont’d Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m. Nelson 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 Bethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322 Sahaj Marg meditation every Sunday morning. Free. info call Sarah 250-354-9496

Mon. Dec. 8ve music live music Jesse & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m. Max Hawk and The Raptors 6-8 p.m.at the Royal

ongoing events Qi Gong at the Nelson Seniors Centre 726 Vernon 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-in Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street Need low cost dental care? Assessment for WKC TEETH Clinic Monday’s 10-noon. Call SCS 250-352-6008 NDYC Ladies skateboarding 7-10 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656. Movie: The Penguins of Madagascar 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre

Tues. Dec. 9 live music Melody & Doug 6 p.m. The Library Lounge Open Mic 8 p.m. at Finleys

ongoing events Movie: The Penguins of Madagascar 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre RC plane flying, Every Tuesday,4pm. Wildflower School, Nelson,$3 per youngster, all ages welcome. No RC cars please. Planes, Helicopters, Drones, Hovercraft all OK. Teaching available, some models available to try out. Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak meet every week at 7 a.m. at the Hume Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St

Wed. Dec. 10 live music Open mic night at Expressions Night Café , 554 Ward st. 6 - 10 p.m. Coffee,tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910 Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Vibe 8:30 p.m. at the Royal

special events The Nutcracker - Mariinsky Ballet, a Capitol Theatre Performance On Screen 7 p.m . capitoltheatre.bc.ca

ongoing events Alzheimers/ Dementia Caregiver support group meetings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or email Jleffelaar@alzheimerbc. org Movie: The Penguins of Madagascar 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre Women’s Kundalini yoga 10 a.m. at the Nelson Women’s Centre. By donation. All self-identified women are welcome. Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street Nelson Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7 p.m. in The Nelson Senior Citizens Building, 717 Vernon St Nelson 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- techclub.info Overeaters Anonymous meeting: Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake St. Rm. 104, 12-1 p.m. 250-825-4105 NDYC Air hockey (11 yrs and younger) 3:305:30, 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656. Darts at Nelson Legion lounge (Legion membership available to public) 7:30 pm (250)352-7727 Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 726 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008.www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St

Thurs. Dec. 11 live music J Greg Walter at the Library Lounge. 6-10 p.m. Dylann McPherson 6-8 p.m. Acoustic improv dans 8:30 p.m. at the Royal Live DJ at Finley’s Irish Bar & Grill, 9 p.m. Selkirk College Night: Contemporary Music & Technology students perform at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar

special events Fusion Partner Dancing Introductory Class w/ Peter Clement & Katarina Burkhardt 7-9 pm, Nelson Your dancing will never be the same! Improvise to any music. Fast learning curve. $10 satisfaction guaranteed. Reserve your spot on the dance floor: peteclement@gmail.com 250-551-0333 Tree of Remembrance at Chako Mika Mall, come and remember your lost loved ones Trees and Tunes: Decorate frosted trees with Mr. Mojo at the Nelson Public Library 3-4 p.m. All ages family event. No registration required.

ongoing events Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee, cupcakes Movie: The Penguins of Madagascar 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre Qi Gong at the United Church 10.30a.m. $3 drop in fee The Healing Circle, Centre for Spiritual Living. Thursdays 6pm-6:45pm, #7-560 Baker St. Infused Guided Meditation Ping pong at the Savoy Lanes $5 drop-in, 6-10 p.m Ladies Target Shooting. No experience needed. Contact Angela onthetarget@hotmail.com for more info & to book a space Toastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www. toastmasters.org NDYC Skate lessons 4-6 pm, Sewing Club 6:30-8:30 pm, Movie night 8-10 pm. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656. Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St continued on next page...

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Fri. Dec. 12 live music Stickybuds at Spiritbar Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 9 p.m. Michael Freder 6 p.m. Open stage with Marty Carter at the Royal 8:30 p.m. Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.

special events Christmas on Baker: Live Nativity, hot chocolate, caroling 6-8 p.m. in the 600 block of Baker Street. Kaslo Jazz Etc. Society Annual General Meeting 6:30 p.m. at the Bluebell Bistro, Kaslo

ongoing events Games Night at Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes Movie: St. Vincent, Nightcrawler at Civic Theatre Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. Trans Connect 250-354-5362. Food Pantry at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11am. Everyone welcome. NDYC 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. Dec. 13 live music Clinton Swanson’s Holiday Dance Party 8 p.m. at Spiritbar Tickets $15 advance at Hume Hotel Aerin Fogel (Toronto) performs at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions with second act t.b.a, 1-3 Nelson Choral Society presents “Snow on Snow – English Christmas Music Through the Ages.” Directed by Kathleen Neudorf, with Christoph Martens on piano, soloist Allison Girvan and cellist Jeff Faragher, and special guests ‘The Tubadors.’ Two performances at the Capitol Theatre: Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets $15 at the Capitol or at the door (children 12 years and under free). capitoltheatre.bc.ca Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's

Open Jam with Vince Curly 2-6 p.m. at the Royal

special events Nelson Leafs vs Spokane 7 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex

ongoing events Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes Movie: St. Vincent, Nightcrawler at Civic Theatre Nelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome Meat Draws and Karaoke at Nelson Legion lounge (Membership available to public). 3:30 pm (250)352-7727 NDYC Youth BBQ 3-5 pm, Poolshark (pool) 7-9 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.

religious services Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.

Sun. Dec. 14 live music Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m. Country jam 2-4, bluegrass 4-6, Jazz fusion 6-8 then rock jam 8-11 at the Royal Nelson Choral Society presents “Snow on Snow – English Christmas Music Through the Ages.” Directed by Kathleen Neudorf, with Christoph Martens on piano, soloist Allison Girvan and cellist Jeff Faragher, and special guests ‘The Tubadors.’ Two performances at the Capitol Theatre: Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets $15 at the Capitol or at the door (children 12 years and under free). capitoltheatre.bc.ca

special events Home for the Holidays Winter Celebration 1 p.m. at the Civic Thetre: games, prizes, Santa and free screenings of The Snowman, and It’s a Wonderful Life. Harrop Last Chance Christmas Craft Fair 10 am to 4 pm at Harrop Hall

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Plan Ahead La Leche League Nelson - breastfeeding information and support. 312 Silica St., Monday, Dec.15 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre Solstice Party 2-4 p.m. open to self-identified women. Bring a food item to share if able. Thursday, Dec. 18 Nelson Leafs vs Grand Forks 7 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex Friday, Dec. 19 BCDC - Christmas Crank-off 2014 at Spiritbar, Saturday, Dec. 20

Winter Solstice Taize Service, 6pm @ 602 Kootenay St., Music, meditation, inspiration. www.cslwestkootenay.org, Sunday, Dec 21 Like the Dickens: a dramatic reading of the perennial favorite â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Christmas Storyâ&#x20AC;? by Charles Dickens. Food Cupboard fundraiser 7:30 p.m. at Nelson United Church, Monday, Dec. 22 Nelson Hospice Drop-in Holiday Grief Support Group. 402 W. Richards St., Nelson. Free, donations accepted., Tuesday, Dec, 23 Christmas Eve Dinner at Our Daily Bread 5 pm at 520 Falls Street, Volunteers needed! 1888-761-3301 Wednesday Dec. 24

Boxing Day Bash w/ Wells and Sweetpickle at Spiritbar Nelson Leafs vs Beaver Valley 2:30 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex, Wednesday, Dec. 31 New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve w/ Soup, Wallis, and Rhapsody at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Soffilia Watt and the Huckleberry Bandits aand Red Eyed Soul 9 p.m. at the Royal Wednesday, Dec. 31 Nelson Legion New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve party - live music, pot luck, $20, members and guests 250352-6464

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Emergency 911 NPD - Non Emergency (250) 354-3926 RCMP- (250) 352-2156 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477

Avalanche Canada cautions back country users

Avalanche Canada issued a special public avalanche warning for the mountains of BC’s interior, last weekend. The Black Friday storm came in wet and finished cold. As a result, the structure consists of 15 - 25 cm of cold snow on top of a 2 - 6 cm supportive pencil/knife hard crust which was been observed as high as 2100.

This crust could act as a bed surface in the future, but for now it appears to be bridging any deeper weaknesses. All backcountry users must be equipped with essential avalanche safety equipment. Everyone in the party needs an avalanche transceiver, a probe and a shovel every day. It’s equally important that everyone has

avalanche training and has practiced using thisequipment. If an avalanche occurs, the rescue is up to you. There is no time to go for help. Wearing an avalanche balloon pack can reduce the chances of burial. For up-to-date avalanche forecasts, check http://www.avalanche.ca/

RCMP: Creston RCMP seeking public help in cold cases

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On July 29, 2004 at 1:30 pm, the Creston RCMP received a report of a missing person from a residence on the 1300 block of Channel Road. George Franklin DAVIS, who was 40-yearsold at the time, apparently went to get some cigarettes driving a brown 1981 Chrysler Lebaron bearing BC plate 191BHR. DAVIS never returned and has not been seen since. The vehicle has also never been located. DAVIS suffered from a medical condition similar to epilepsy and required medication that he did not

take with him that day. Without his prescription, DAVIS could experience seizures and blackouts. Description of George DAVIS: Caucasian male 40 years at time of disappearance (now 51) 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) 189 lb (86 kg) Brown hair Tattoo of a cougar on his left upper arm Investigators are seeking public assistance in locating DAVIS as well as bringing long-sought answers to his family. On July 27, 2014, the Creston RCMP received a report of theft from a residence in Wynndel, BC. Sometime during the previous year, a significant amount of jewelry was taken from the home with an estimated loss of over $50,000. The jewelry had been stored in their boxes but the suspect took the time to repack and replace all the boxes so as not to arouse suspicion. As a result, the theft went unnoticed for an unknown period of time. Police are looking for public assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for this theft. Anyone with any information on

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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion

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Coping with Seasonal Illness I’ve been sick, and have been for the past couple weeks. It’s something that I have gotten used to as time has gone on. So what’s a guy (or girl) to do when they come down with a cold? There are a number of various remedies you can try with, varying levels of success. I take a myriad of things to help keep down my illness, from anti-cold tablets to vitamin C, but there are other methods you may not be aware of. One of the more time-

tested methods is gargling salt water three times a day, as this helps with throat pain as well as loosens mucus. A couple teaspoons of honey can also be of great benefit as well. There are also other methods that are more common, such as cough syrup or even having a shower. So, were these tips helpful to you? I would certainly hope so, as I’m still currently dealing with my illness. With these tips hopefully your illness doesn’t last very long.

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Survey&Editorial This Week’s Survey Question How are we doing? Help us keep improving! Answer a few questions and tell us what you think of the Express.

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Last Week’s Survey Question: “Home” is where the heart is. Where is “home” for you? How did you come to live in our area? Nelson and/or the West Kootenay area 84% Other 16%

San Francisco, home is where ever my family is, where my family and friends are, the heart is home, Vallican and the West Kootenay area

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I have seen too many good people who have contributed to this community and have great skills be forced to leave because they could not find enough work here to support themselves/their family. Sad for our community. I am 55 y.o. and have in several cities...Winnipeg, Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton, Cranbrook, and this is the first and only place I feel like it’s my home :) We visited, chose Nelson, then worked for 2 years to secure the jobs we needed to be able to move here. To me this is where I always wanted to be. Living in BC has taught me many things about life. After coming from the coast this is truly paradise. Wonderful climate, beautiful mountains, rivers and lakes, social activism, kind and gentle people

I chose this place 64.5% My job brought me 9.5% My family brought me 6.5% I was born here 6.5%

Other 9.5%

I don’t live here 3%

Came here on a manpower course. Fell in love at first sight. Came here to take on a temporary contract job and never left

We found Nelson accidentally driving through the area. Had lunch. Moved here a year later.

Also love the people, landscape, and the caring qualities of the community. Have recently applied to a seniors home in Kitimat where my daughter lives and then realized that I couldn’t leave Nelson. She said “ That’s okay, Ma. When you’re old and senile I’ll just come and get you” (haha) I am home when I am at peace in myself

It is a true gift to find “home” Retired and living the dream. Culture, geography, climate. Only trouble with Nelson is the shortage of jobs. I think that a huge society wide project to build Renewable Energy infrastructure is what is needed. I only moved away from Nelson to be close to my kids & grand kids here on the Island. I will be returning permanently though, as my plot is bought and paid for.

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15. Emphatic refusal 16. In the style of

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17. Start of a quip

20. Former fast fliers: Abbr.

21. "___ Canadian!" (Molson slogan)

39 43

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22. Workout wear 23. Yuletide Chahko-Mika Mall employees 26. "Like it ___!" 27. More of the quip 31. Souped up, maybe

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32. Farmhand's assent 33. Caesarian 301 37. In the thick of 39. Hang, as hockey equipment 41. Southern cornbread

2. Clumsy clods, slangily

35. Garbage pickup place

3. Shopper's aid

36. ___ bitsy

4. Forgives and forgets

38. Player's stat

5. Cry from a frustrated Frankfurter

40. "The jig ___!"

6. Believing, to some

43. Arm crosser in Nelson, for short

46. Flies high

7. Enliven

44. Sandwich staple

47. The quip continues

8. Got gold

49. In ___ (huffy)

9. Ultimate goals

45. It might be under the microscope

42. Sweden's biggest export, once

47. Come to one's senses

53. Curse cover-ups

10. '50s singing style

54. Peeved with

11. Nonreligious person

56. Family doctor?: Abbr.

12. Disney dog

57. Cheese choice

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55. Newbie

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66. Kitt of song

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27. Tortilla, essentially

67. Guitarist Nugent

59. Head of the class: Abbr.

28. Prefix meaning "blood"

68. "___ creature was stirring, ..."

60. Cries of comprehension

29. Viking god

62. Louse larva

30. Actress Thurman

63. Pasty-faced

69. Turns up one's nose (at)

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33. Cause of some wartime casualties

48. James and Jackson 49. Comparable to a fiddle

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34. Shed thing?

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