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Creston based band The Oars is on tour in the Columbia Basin. Songwriter Ilana Cameron is a Selkirk College alumni who returns to Nelson with her band, Kurt Goltz on guitar and Karl Sommerfeld (Elena Yeung, Redgirl) on violin. When asked to describe their music, Cameron said “I’m inspired by a sense of place”. In her teens she studied with renowned Canadian musician Veda Hille but it wasn’t until she began collaborating with Goltz that she really found her musical stride. In recent years they performed at the hike-inonly festival Peppermill, in restaurants, in living rooms and many stages and rooms on the West Coast of BC. At their shows they will giveaway heirloom vegetable seed from the fertile Creston Valley. Tickets are $10 advance at Expressions or The Music Store (Eddy Music), or $15 at the door. www.theoarsband.com

The Foggy Hogtown Boys Monday, Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m. The Blue House, 503 4th St, Nelson The Foggy Hogtown Boys have become a Canadian bluegrass and roots music institution. Their sound has influenced what’s become a vibrant and youthful bluegrass scene in this country. Tickets are $20 and available at Otter Books, 398 Baker St. Watch them at: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=y6yvuH1jr3A

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Blue Night Expo at Expressions Sunday, Nov. 23, 2 p.m. at the Capitol Friday, Nov. 28, 7 – 9 p.m. at Expressions Night Café, 554 Ward St. For the first time in history, Expressions Cafe will be one of the many venues participating in Nelson’s Blue Night Event. Twenty different venues around town will have art and artists in attendance. You, the art consumer is invited to be a participant in this creative exposition. Expressions Cafe will be presenting a very unique experience for art lovers for their jaunt around town. We will have live artist, Sophia Mitchell, who dedicates her practice to fusing themes of spirituality with naturalistic figure painting. She will be creating an acrylic painting during the evening. We will also have two different aerial artists. Laura Yale dabbles in the flying art of aerial dance. She will explore the balance between grace, strength and the pure enjoyment of hanging from the rafters. Calleis (Julia Barnscher & Nathan Stephenson) an aerial hoop duo was crafted and solidified by mutual passions of art, movement, body, play and the expression of beauty and intimacy in the air. They aerial dance within a lyra, captivating audiences as they spin in the air. There will also be a visual dessert of acro yoga by Kyla and Phill. Acro yoga is a blend of yoga, acrobatics, therapeutics and play. Kyla and Phill say it’s a fun way to cultivate a yogic practice that emphasizes communication, connection, and trust. DJ Volpix will be the entertaining music man backgound muscial colur for the evening. DJ Volpix not only has a good sense of music and rhythm but he is truly a performer to see as well. Admission is by donation to the artists. www.facebook.com/ expressionsnelson www.facebook.com/bluenight.nelson

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The Nelson Overture Concerts Society presents Canada’s legendary piano duo, James Anagnoson and Leslie Kinton. After close to four decades of over 1000 performances together, Anagnoson & Kinton are recognized today as one of the world’s finest piano duos. Their program will open with Three Marches, op. 45 by Beethoven, followed by Schubert’s Fantasia in F minor, D.940, which, according to the latest review in Piano Titans “…the duo plays with both strength and grace, with beautifully wrought phrases and nicely balanced dialogue.” Two Slavonic dances from op. 46 by Antonin Dvorak conclude the first half of the program. After intermission the duo will perform Igor Stravinsky’s Petrouchka “ put across with astonishing virtuosity and musicianship.” - The National Post. Students from schools participating in the NOCS School Outreach program are granted free admission. This includes Blewett Elementary, St. Jospeh’s School, LV Rogers, Trafalgar, Self-Design High and Waldorf School http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca/ event_details.php?id=651sub3304

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Theatre: Cougar Annie Tales Friday Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m. at Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St. Katrina Kadoski plays pioneer Ada Annie Jordan, who settled in the Clayoquot coastal rainforest in 1915 with her first husband and three young children. Katrina spent close to three years at Cougar Annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garden and immersing herself in the folklore surrounding legendary pioneerbuilding community the since 1988 settler. Now her award winning, critically acclaimed one-woman show has been touring around B.C. Partial proceeds will be forwarded to the Boat Basin Foundation, which, although not open to the public at this time, still maintains this historical site. www.katrinakadoski.com

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Saturday, Nov. 22, 1-3 p.m. Ellisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22, Cafe, 523 Front St. 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre The Unplugged Sessions begin with Katrina Kadoski, a touring theatre performance artist, singer songwriter and music teacher from Sooke B.C. whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performing Cougar Annie Tales, an award winning, critically acclaimed solo theatre piece about a unique pioneer woman from Vancouver Island Fri. photo by Lisa Law Nov.21 at Nelson United Church New Riders of the Purple Sage and Sat. Nov. 22 at the Langham in Kaslo. For her session at Ellisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, When New Riders of the Purple sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll perform songs and stories on Sage arrive in Nelson for two backguitar and banjo. to-back concerts this weekend, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll Second act at 2:00 is Brian deliver more than just hours of live Rosen & The WhatNow with Jesse music â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the country-rock band will also Lee on upright bass, Ness Popoff on leave behind a Rex Foundation grant for percussion, Brian on guitars, lead Kootenay Co-op Radio (KCR). vocals and songwriter and newest For their Nelson concerts, New addition, James Lamb on guitar. Riders of the Purple Sage will donate Together, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a reggae/funk/folk $1.50 from every ticket sold to Rex. band that has something to say and There will also be a silent auction has questions to ask. They dare featuring Grateful Dead memorabilia the listener to make a difference in available to bid on an hour before this world, with thought provoking, each show, and full proceeds from humanitarian and Earth-loving lyr- items sold will also be added to their ics. Performancesbuilding are community passionate since 1988 donation. Money raised for Rex during and full of energy as they spread the Nelson events will be turned into a their positive message and deliver grant for Kootenay Co-op Radio. unstoppable, fearless rhythms. This is an all-ages, general admisFor more information sion concert. Tickets are $39.50 + www.facebook.com/pages/ fees, available at the Capitol Theatre. Ellisons-Cafe-Acoustic-Unpluggedhttp://capitoltheatre.bc.ca Sessions/134317453293369 http://kootenaycoopradio.com

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Cabaret: All Or Nothing Friday and Sturday, Nov. 21 and 22, 8 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre, #3- 320 Vernon St. (alley entrance) All Or Nothing is the next installment in a long and infamous line up of Oxygen Art Centre FUNdraiser Cabarets. Stephen the Art Star (aka Lucas Myers,) will host a variety show with a plethora of acts by local artists, in support of Oxygen Art Centre. Get your tickets early so you don’t miss out on your chance to catch the likes of Bessie Wapp, Lisa Menna, Lisel Forst, Sydney Black, Krista Lynch, Thomas Loh, Brian Kalbfleisch, Craig Korth, Lindsay Clague, Julie JohnsonMurray and Hiromoto Ida strut their stuff for the love of artist run culture! Tickets are $20 and are available at the door or in advance at Eddy Music (aka The Music Store, 580 Baker St.) http://www.oxygenartcentre.org/ portfolio/cabaret-all-or-nothing/

Canada Music Week Recitals Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street The Nelson branch of the BC Registered Music Teachers’ Association will present two piano recitals, featuring local students of all ages performing contemporary Canadian works. The recitals, at 10:00 and 2:00, are at the Nelson United Church. All are welcome! http://bcrmta.bc.ca/nelson/

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In a show he calls “Not Quite Plagiarism”, mixed media artist Jason Asbell offers a different take on retro images and text from the children’s books of decades past. Asbell’s exhibition, comprised of altered covers and pages from a 1950s children’s illustrated dictionary, is now showing at the Nelson Public Library. The process differs from traditional collage in that these reconfigurations appear at first glance to simply be reproductions of the original. With a second look, the humour and irony in these strange juxtapositions is revealed. submitted

KCR Bakery Broadcast Saturday, Nov. 22, 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the Kootenay Bakery (377 Baker St.) Kootenay Co-op Radio will be hosting a live acoustic music event at the Kootenay Bakery. The show, hosted by Catherine McGrath of Mad for Trad and Bob Olsen of Classical Corner, will be taped for broadcast the following week as part of Kootenay Co-op Radio’s Fall Membership Drive. The show kicks off at 3 p.,m. with the talented Australian folk duo Sofiella Watt and Huckleberry Jim. Their music features rich, strong vocals, and original song-writing with banjo and guitar. Megan Gerbrandt takes the stage at 3:30. Megan has that 1930’s viper jazz sound. This is an act you don’t want to miss. Next up at 4 p.m. is folk-roots musician Steph Cameron. 4:30 features two of Nelson’s finest classical musicians Alex Nichol, host of KCR’s Back and Beyond and a former double bassist with the Calgary Philharmonic, is joined by Jeff Faragher, principle cellist with The Symphony of the Kootenays and a member of The Selkirk Trio and La Cafamore String Quartet. The closing act at 5 p.m. features the zany and fun folk-duo Bob & Earl. who team up on various political and off-the-wall compositions. Admission price is free! http://kootenaycoopradio.com

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Scarlet Mary Rose and the Heavy Petal Burlesque Show Review

A feathery-masked woman draped in black robes saunters her way through the crowd gathering in the Capitol Theater foyer. Her mysterious presence commands my attention even before I realize her hand grasps a leash tethered to a shirtless gentleman wearing nothing but a unicorn mask, blackleather collar, oh-so-tight white briefs and a nipple piercing. “Creams, kisses, sugars or suckers?” asks a woman flaunting a 50s-era looking apron, a tutu and gartered fishnets while offering me an assortment of candies. The constant stimulation that lured us through the show began before anyone had even set a heeled foot on stage. Heavy Petal Burlesque

generously offered a performance of true variety, baring more than just skin. The conductor of the show was a beautifully voluptuous strip-hop artist, Crystal Precious, whose sultry voice would certainly melt in your mouth. Legendary Canadian burlesque performer Judith Stein, who in her mid-sixties still has the most fun, humoured us, as she stumbled around in pants that were 20 feet too long. She then had an audience member help her shed herself of this burden, (lucky for us) and ultimately ended up in a red thong and pasties. The audience was also blessed with the lovely Scarlet Mary Rose, who stole our hearts, as she indulged our Wild West fantasies in her cowgirl routine.

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Dancers in the Burleque Show

Local men and women in intricate, outrageous and mostly self-made costumes threw themselves out on stage. They showcased their voices, bodies, wit, ability to dance in stilettos, and, most impressively, their confidence. The crowd left in an

after daze of glitter, feathers and tassel. Amidst the sparkly haze, one thing was quite clear; everyone was inspired by the performers’ willingness to share their raw, authentic selves with the public, coaxing us to expand our traditional interpretation of beauty.

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ElectionResults Tom Newell

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RDCK Areas E and F The Regional District of Central Kootenay announced the official results of the Nov. 15 election . Area E had a 40% voter turnout. Ramona Faust was re-elected as Director for Arrea E, receiving 965 out of 1140 ballots. For Area F, the voter turn out was 29.5% with Tom Newell elected, receiving 475 out of 868 ballots. This determination of official election results was made by the Chief Election Officer at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19. For more information visit: http://www.rdck.ca/assets/ News~and~Press~Releases/2014/ RESULTS%20-%20OFFICIAL.pdf

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On Nov. 19, the City of Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anna Purcell Chief Elections Officer, Frances Long, Valerie Warmington announced the official results of the For the two offices of School Nov. 15 local governments election. Trustee, elected are: For the one office of Mayor, Curtis Bendig elected is: Bill Maslechko Deb Kozak Term of office begins for Mayor For the six offices of Councillor, and Councillors on Monday, Dec. 8, elected are: 2014 Bob Adams (incumbent) For the official result listing visit: Robin Cherbo (incumbent) http://www.nelson.ca/assets/ Micheal Dailly City~Services/Elections/declaration Janice Morrison %20of%20elected%20candidates.pdf Did you know? Past issues of The Express News Update can be found at

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Illegal Dumping costs public When people leave waste, including recyclables, outside of bins or at a facility gate outside of operating hours it is a concern for the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK). Garbage attracts garbage â&#x20AC;&#x201C; It may be just one small bag of recyclables that you are leaving but it invites others to do the same. This means more RDCK resources are allocated to clean-up efforts and away from other services. Ecological welfare â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Our furry and feathered friends smell that bag of recyclables, or worse yet garbage, and may ingest it or spread it throughout the ecosystem. Garbage accessible to wildlife habituates them and can lead to human-wildlife conflict. Many bears for example, are destroyed because of this each year in British Columbia. The Grohman Narrows Transfer Station and the Lakeside Drive Recycling Depot are both open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. When materials are left at the gate, an action that may seemcommunity benign,since it 1988 is problematic. There building is video surveillance on site to support proper use of the facility. Please contact the RDCK if you witness illegal dumping at one of our sites at 250-352-6665. If you witness illegal dumping elsewhere call the RAPP (Report all Poachers and Polluters) line at 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP). www.rdck.ca

Community Connect Day Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Central School, 811 Stanley St The 7th Annual Community Connect Day is a marketplace of free resources and activities, for all those struggling to make ends meet in our community ~ A day that recognises we can take a community approach to help take care of one another in Nelson. There will be free haircuts, kids and art activities, child minding, clothing, food, music, a free cafe and lots of door prizes. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be free dental, medical and hearing check-ups and foot care, flu shots, and wellness packages. Free massages, physio, acupuncture, reiki and reflexology treatments too! Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be support services for all ages to help with housing, personal issues, government forms, employment and much more. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all free! For information or to volunteer call 352-6011 Ext 19 or go to: https://www.facebook.com/ NelsonCommitteeOnHomelessness

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Friday Nov. 21, 6 p.m. at the Nelson Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Centre, 717 Vernon St The public is invited to a campstyle dinner in recognition of the intrepid folks who spent almost two months at the Jumbo Wild camp this fall. The outcome of the fallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action is still very much in doubt, but the EcoSociety wishes to express its gratitude to the many people who have kept Jumbo Wild for so long. There will also be a sale of the late Kim Kratkyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive book collection, generously donated to support a cause that Kim was such a part of. Cost for dinner and entertainment is $10-20 sliding scale. There will be an open mic to share stories and songs. http://ecosociety.ca/node/322

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) wants to remind the public that commercial recycling is only accepted at the Lakeside Drive Recycling Depot (the Old Transfer Station). In addition, the RDCK would like to encourage residents with largevolume loads of recyclables to also use the the Lakeside Drive Recycling Express Newsbuilding Update community since 1988 Depot in Nelson. This decreases deadline: Wednesday noon before the Friday issue RDCK operational costs substantially and reduces congestion at the Grohman Transfer Station. Submit your Both sites are accessible to the public Press Release at Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 p.m. www.expressnews.ca/pressreleases.php www.rdck.ca

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Friday, Nov. 21, 5 p.m., outside of Nelson City Hall On November 16, 1989, six Jesuit priest, a cook and her 16 year old daughter were killed at the University of Central America in San Salvador for political reasons. Their names will be read out in a candlelight vigil in Nelson outside City Hall, on the 25th anniversary of the UCA massacre. Peace advocate Bud Godderis of Castlegar will lead the Nelson vigil in reflection, song and prayer. Submitted by Nelson KAIROS

Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at A golden safety award the Nelson Public Library Sunday Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Oso Negro CafĂŠ Every year in celebration of International Human Rights Day, Amnesty International supporters around the world mobilize for Write for Rights, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest human rights event. In 143 different countries, people wrote 2,373,422 letters during Write for Rights photo submitted 2013. Did they work? Yes in some cases Jim Burpee, President and CEO of the as you can see from the story above. Canadian Electricity Association (far left) In all others, the messages of solidarity and Employment Minister, the Honourable Free grief support the vulnerable with stamina and Jason Kenney (far right) flank Columbia Thursdays, Nov. 27 to Dec.18, 6- 8 p.m. infused Power representatives, President and CEO courage. Wszelaki (centre left) and Health and Nelson & District Hospice Society The public is invited to join others Frank Safety Manager, Andre Noel (centre right) is offering a free Grief Support Series around the world this year in writing for anyone grieving the loss of some- letters that will promote and protect the Columbia Power Corporation one through death. The group will basic human rights of many individuals. (Columbia Power) was honoured to run for four weeks. Pre-registration www. writeathon.ca bring home two Gold level Canadian is required but attendance is free. In Electricity Association (CEA) safety addition they are also holding two Blewett School Christmas Faire awards from a ceremony held in Ottawa drop-in Grief Support Groups during on November 5, 2014. Columbia the holidays, on December 23 and Friday, Nov. 28, 2-8 p.m., Saturday, Power received the CEA Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s December 28, from 2-4 p.m. or more Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Blewett Award of Excellence for Employee School information and/or to register: Safety and the Vice Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award All are invited to the 3rd Blewett for Safety Excellence in the Generation info@nelsonhospice.org School Christmas Faire. There are category, both at the Gold level. To inquire about renting the lots of new vendors this year with columbiapower.org Expressions toys,Crafts! jewelry, pottery, woodwork Giving reaches $3 million and much, much more. Admission is performance and meeting $2, under 10 is free. Proceeds go to the The Nelson & District Credit space school. Unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (NDCU) Community call 250-354-3910 submitted Investment Program surpassed $3 million in giving on World Kindness Day, Thursday, Nov. 13. To celebrate kindness, community and co-operation, each employee at the NDCU got to play a role in surpassing the $3 million mark in giving by identiPRESENTS Jazz 5 Folk 5 Classical 5 Film 5 Workshops 5 Meetings fying a volunteer in the community that stands-out to them. The Credit Union then donated $100 to the local The easy way to find out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organization that the chosen volunteer is affiliated with, in the name of that happening at Expressions Night CafĂŠ outstanding volunteer. https://www.nelsoncu.com/Business/

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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Nov. 21 - Sun. Nov. 30 Fri. Nov. 21 live music The Crooked Brothers and James Lamb at Spiritbar New Riders Of The Purple Sage at the Capitol Theatre 8 p.m. Portion of proceeds to KCR Tickets at capitoltheatre.bc.ca Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 9 p.m. Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Open mic night. 7-12 p.m. at the Royal

special events Theatre: Cougar Annie Tales 1 p.m. Nelson United Church- 602 Silica St Doors 7 p.m. Show 7:30 p.m. Info: http://www.katrinakadoski.com/ Tickets: Otter Books - 398 Baker St (adv.) $15 /$18(door) All Or Nothing Oxygen’s Cabaret Fundrasier! Tickets $20 at door or Eddys Music store www. oxygenartcentre.org Candlelight Vigil in remembrance of political deaths in San Salvador 5 p.m. outside Nelson City Hall TRIO: Erica, Martha, Ron - show and sale of contemporary art. 511 Nelson Ave. Jumbo Wild Camp Dinner 6 p.m. at the Nelson Senior Centre, 717 Vernon St. $10-20 sliding scale Public Meeting: CP Rail Night Schedule hosted by MP Atamaneko and Are B Director Worley at the Greater Trail Community Centre, 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail 6:30-8:30 p.m.

ongoing events Games Night at Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes Movie: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 1 7:30 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. Submit your Calendar Events listings at https://secure.awe-hosting.com/express-secure/calendar.html

Sat. Nov. 22 live music The Oars at Expressions Night Café , 7:30 p.m. 554 Ward St. Canada Music Week recitals: local students playing Canadian music. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Nelson United Church. New Riders Of The Purple Sage at the Capitol Theatre 8 p.m. Portion of proceeds to KCR Tickets at capitoltheatre.bc.ca Katrina Kadoski (Cougar Annie Tales), Brian Rosen & The WhatNow (w/James Lamb) at Ellison’s Cafe, 1-3 p.m. The KCR Music Broadcast at the Kootenay Bakery features live folk and classical music. 3-5:30 p.m. A1 Presents: JPOD the Beat Chef at Spiritbar Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's

special events Ascension Lutheran Church Free Day-warm clothing and bedding for all in need at the Nelson Senior Centre 7th Annual Community Connect Day: a marketplace of free resources and activities, for all those struggling to make ends meet in our community 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Central School, 811 Stanley Street Coach Training Workshop sponsored by the Nelson and Area Sports Council at Harrop Hall 8:30am - noon - free. Call Kim to Register 352 3989 REEL Youth Film Festival at Rossland Miners Hall at noon. http://reelyouth.ca/trailer

ongoing events Preschool Science Storytime at the Nelson Public Library 10:15 a.m. Pre-register 250-3526333 or online http://nelsonpubliclibraryevents. wordpress.com/ Movie: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 1 7:30 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. Nov. 23 live music Anagnoson & Kinton (duo-pianists). At the Capitol Theatre. Tickets: Adults $24/Students $14. Students from schools participating in the NOCS School Outreach Program are granted free admission. 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

ongoing events Movie: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 1 4 p.m. and 7:30 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. 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: Rev. George Sears 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 continued on next page...

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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Nov. 21 - Sun. Nov. 30 Sun. Nov. 23 cont’d Ascension Lutheran Church service 10:15a. m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515. Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Proctor 2nd and 4th Sunday at 1 p.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

Mon. Nov. 24ve music live music Sarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m. Live blues open mic, jam. 8:30-11:30 p.m. at the Royal The Foggy Hogtown Boys at The Blue House, 503 4th St. Tickets at Otter Books.

special events Community Thank You to Donna Macdonald to honour her many years of dedication to this community. Tributes, entertainment and special guests including Corazon, Lucas Myers, Anne DeGrace, Bessie Wapp, Clinton Swanson, Bob Hall, Kevin Cormack, Marty Horswill, and Jocelyn Carver as MC. This is a fundraiser for Osprey Community Foundation. Monday November 24th, 7pm to 9 pm at the Adventure Hotel (the Grand). Admission free, donations encouraged. Please RSVP: 250-352-3643 or ospreycommunityfoundation@gmail.com.

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 Movie. Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 1 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre 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.

Tues. Nov. 25 live music Melody & Doug 6 p.m. The Library Lounge

ongoing events Movie. Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 1 7:30 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. Nov. 26 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.

special events Whitewater Ski Team Beer/Burger Fundraiser/ Social 6-8pm at Finley’s bar (Children welcome under adult supervision), silent auction, singer Dylann MacPherson performing. $15

ongoing events 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- tech-club.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. Nov. 27 live music Kiyo & Guests at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. Live DJ at Finley’s Irish Bar & Grill, 9 p.m.

special events Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club 9 p.m. at Spiritbar Take Back the Night march 5:30 p.m. at the corner of Baker and Hall. All self-identified women are invited. Nelson Hospice Society Grief Support Group Series. Free, registration required. Call 250352-2337. Book Launch: Selkirks Spectacular, coffe table book of photos and history of the Selkirk Loop 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library

ongoing events Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee, cupcakes Movie:. Mockingjay Pt. 1 7:30 p.m at Civic Theatre Qi Gong at the United Church 10.30a.m. $3 drop in fee 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 Euchre at Nelson Legion lounge (Legion membership available to public). 7:00 pm (250) 352-7727 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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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Nov. 21 - Sun. Nov. 30

Fri. Nov. 28 live music 2014 Faceplant Funkjam: Slynk, Footprints, Rhapsody, Rafferty Funksmith - FREE at Mike’s Place! Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 9 p.m. Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Open mic night. 7-12 p.m. at the Royal Special guest Alissa Arnason (Saskatoon), The Kitchen Players (Nelson) at Ellison’s Cafe Unplugged Sessions, 1-3 p.m.

special events Blue Night: live art at various locations throughout downtown Nelson Womaginarium fundraiser for the Women’s Centre at the Prestige (701 Lakeside Dr) 7 p.m. Krista Lynch, Lisel Forst, Slava Doval, Sadie, Burlesque Erin, Soniko, Julie Kerr and more! All genders welcome. 3rd Blewett School Christmas Faire 2-8 p.m. Admission: $2 under 10 is free

ongoing events Games Night at Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes Movie: Dumb and Dumber To 7:30 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. Nov. 29 live music Sub Soul - Vol 2 - Erica Dee + Leif Luttmer + 4Mat + Markas at Spiritbar Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's

special events 3rd Blewett School Christmas Faire 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission: $2 under 10 is free

Nelson Holiday Kick-Off: Customer Appreciation Day at participating local business in Nelson, Tree lighting and Santa on Baker the evening.

ongoing events Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes Preschool Science Storytime at the Nelson Public Library 10:15 a.m. Pre-register 250-3526333 or online http://nelsonpubliclibraryevents. wordpress.com/ Movie: Dumb and Dumber To 7:30 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. Nov. 30 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

special events Rossland Miners Hall Family Movie Series: The Maze Runner 6 p.m. by donation

ongoing events Movie: Dumb and Dumber To 4 p.m. and 7:30 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

First Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m.Interim Pastor: Rev. George Sears 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. 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

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La Traviata from the Royal Opera House live screening at the Civic Theatre, Monday, Dec. 1 Christmas Panto at the Capitol Theatre Dec. 4, 5 & 6 @ 7:30 p.m. Dec.6 & 7 @ 2 p.m. Nelson Leafs vs Spokane 7 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex Tuesday, Dec. 2 Novel Launch: Human Solutions by Avi Silberstein 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library Tuesday, Dec. 2 Senior Citizens meeting, 717 Vernon St., 10:30 A.M., All Seniors Welcome! Wdnesday, Dec. 3 Annual Christmas Remembered Concert at Nelson United Church, Friday Dec. 5 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 Saturday, Dec. 6 AmnestyInternational Write for Rights 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at Nelson Library or Sunday Dec. 7 at Oso Negro Café

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in the next month Friday, Nov. 21, 6 p.m. Games Night at Expressions Night Café

Saturday, Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m. The Oars, Creston-based, Selkirk grad Ilana Cameron & friends Wednesday, Nov. 26, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Night Café Thursday, Nov. 27, Closed for private party

Friday, Nov. 28, 7 p.m. Special BLUE NIGHT Artist Performances, admission by contribution Saturday, Nov. 29, 6 p.m. Expressions Night Café open for coffee, free wifi

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Night Café Thursday, Dec. 4, 6 p.m. Expressions Night Café open for coffee, free wifi Friday, Dec. 5, 6 p.m. Games Night at Expressions Night Café Saturday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m. Expressions Night Café open for coffee, free wifi

Wednesday, Dec 10, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Night Café -last one for 2014! Thursday, Dec. 11, 6 p.m. Expressions Night Café open for coffee, free wifi Friday, Dec. 12, 6 p.m. Games Night at Expressions Night Café Saturday, Dec. 13, 6 p.m. Expressions Night Café open for coffee, free wifi

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

RCMP Reports: sudden death investigation

The Nakusp RCMP and BC Coroners Service are investigating the death of a 54 year old North Vancouver man who died while hunting approximately 13 kilometres up the Kuskanex Forest Service Road on November 12th. The RCMP were notified of the incident by the BC Ambulance Service at approximately 2:50 PM subsequent to a call from the deceased male’s hunting partner. The men had been hunting mountain goats

on a very steep mountainside when one of the men fell off a cliff. Arrow Lakes Search and Rescue were immediately contacted and a ground search was conducted; due to darkness an aerial search could not be attempted that day. On Thursday, Nov. 13 an RCMP helicopter was used in addition to the Revelstoke Long Line Search and Rescue Team. At 12:30 p.m. the male was located by Search and Rescue at

the bottom of a 150 metre cliff having succumbed to his injuries from the fall. The terrain in the area was quite treacherous and slippery due to the cold weather; foul play is not suspected. The family of the deceased has been advised of his death. The BC Coroners Service will continue to investigate the cause of his death, with his name being released at a later date. submitted by the Nakusp RCMP

Nelson Police: scam advisory The Nelson Police Department is advising residents and businesses about a telephone scam that has been reported. Businesses are contacted and advised that the caller is from a local Hydro company and that their power is about to be cut off. To make sure this doesn’t happen, the caller advises that a “Pay Power Reload Pack” is required and it can be obtained from

one of the grocery stores in town. The caller will instruct the person to attend the grocery store and buy one of the Pay Power Reload cards then call back at a number given to provide a serial number on the back of the card. The card is similar to a prepaid credit card. Nelson Police want to take this opportunity to warn residents and

businesses of scams, and to advise that if you receive a call similar to this, to check the validity of it by hanging up and calling the local busiDifficulty ness named to ensure there is some credence to the call, and if you are still not satisfied that it is valid, please call Nelson Police. submitted by the Nelson Police Department

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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion

by Spencer Pollard

Fast Food vs. Local Restaurants

It’s often commonplace for us to go out for a meal. Whether it’s a formal occasion, or if we simply don’t feel the need to cook something, these services are of great benefit. But which one of these is the better alternative? There are numerous factors to consider before making an informed decision. The first one is cost, which is an easy one to figure out, as fast food is the far more affordable option. Another factor is convenience, which again fast food wins. So where

exactly is the advantage of eating at a restaurant? Higher quality food is one good example, as time and care will be put into your meal, as opposed to getting something in a matter of minutes at a fast food place. Also there have been surveys that have shown that towns with a higher quantity of local restaurants have thinner residents. For me personally it’s all about my mood and whether or not I want to hit the town or just grab a greasy burger. Wherever you want to eat, weigh the pros and cons and go with your gut.

Spencer Pollard is a young man living in Nelson BC with an interest in digital arts and writing. His ideas are of benefit to all of Nelson, and to stroke his abnormally large ego

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Fish Heads and Flowers Fish Heads ah the hurriedness of youth...I with my cane am too slow for you..you must wait 7 seconds for me to exit..may the fates be kinder to you... Signed: slowed by pain and age

Fish Heads and Flowers to the excellent young men who live across the street and, each weekend, party hardy and throw their empty beer cans onto my lawn. You give me a reason to get out and get my exercise in the morning Flowers to those with eyes to (after no sleep) by hurtling all of see...what is real...what is in front those empty cans back onto your of them...to understand and have yard. If only you would throw full, patience with young and old alike... unopened beer cans onto my lawn I that we may all reach insight, fore- would be most grateful. sight ..outersight Signed: thirsty in Fairview Signed: endeavouring

Flowers to all the people who used their democratic right to vote and to all the candidates who ran for public office in the recent municipal elections. Signed: pro-democracy Fish Heads to the person who is painting OMAR on buildings and other surfaces in our community. You have completely defaced the old Mt. St. Francis building and many other areas. It is so immature, ignorant, & selfish. Use your “creativity” in more productive ways please. Signed: Finds graffiti ugly

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Survey&Editorial New Mayor and Council

Congratulations and my humble respect to all the candidates who put their names By Nelson Becker forward to be public servants. I would like to offer some thoughts on this past election. The city of Nelson has elected Deb Kozak as our new mayor. In all my pre-election conversations with people and talking about who they wanted to support and why, or who they did not want to support and why, no one brought up gender as being positive or negative in their decision. And yet in post-election, I am hearing comments that we elected our first woman mayor. To me, that’s about as significant as saying we elected our first left handed mayor. I believe our community voted for who they felt could do the best job and not because they wanted gender equality at the table. In the last election in 2011, only 33% of eligible voters bothered to have their voice acknowledged. In

this election, just over 50% of eligible voters went to the polls. While that’s much better, it’s important to realize that our new mayor Deb Kozak, was elected by only 22% of eligible voters in Nelson. All of the winners are there based on a very small number of people who voted for them. Lesson #1: Voters, get out there and vote. Australia has mandatory voting. If you don’t vote, you get a fine. You are not forced to name a candidate if there isn’t one you like, but you have to get out there and at least fill out the form. Of course, they have much higher turnout than we do. Lesson #2: While I’m sure that our new mayor and councilors realize this, I would like to state it anyway. Our new mayor and council are servants of everyone who lives in this community, not just the small percentage of those who voted for them. I believe this is an opportunity for the new mayor and council to reach out and empower the people of our community to help create

the kind of community that we each want to live in. It’s very nice that our LVR high school ran a pre-election, election. I believe it’s important to involve our youth in the process in the society that they are going to have to live in. I do disagree with not posting the results of the student election until after the actual election. I believe that the reason for this was the powers that be were afraid that the youth vote might influence their parents’ vote. I think that would have been a good thing. I am a proponent of lowering the voting age to 16 and letting our youth actually have influence over society as this would give them reason to be more responsible. There were “losers”. I put losers in quotes because simply by running you are a winner. I am hopeful that the “losers” will continue to participate in the community that they want to create, by being part of committees in the city and doing volunteer work for other community organizations.

This Week’s Survey Question I propose that every time we go to our polls, to vote for municipal, provincial or federal candidates, that we have a way to ask either,

binding ref questions or non-bind- our community in the most accuing surveys. By putting issues in rate way as well as giving citizens addition to candidates, we will be one more reason to vote. able to check the temperature of Do you agree?

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Last Week’s Survey Question

What can we do to increase voter turnout? Other specified:

Lower the voting age 18% Provide free taxi service 18% Establish a home voting system through the internet 50% Getting a reminder phone call

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Make voting mandatory 36% Use guilt on your friends 9% Start democracy education at an earlier age 36% Other 64% More Comments: Absolutely voting online! And make it mandatory! Or risk fines i.e. increase on property taxes or any other avenues they could pursue. It’s all about being too busy. Facebook too. I think that it was busy this time.

I have been working out of the area this last few seasons... first time I have not been ABLE to vote . I am disgusted that all municipalities do not have a system in ace for this. This is not recognizing the full community. I wanted to vote.. now I will just have to take what comes. ..And how many of us are there out here. Signed: left out and not heard

Require more honesty/ integrity of our candidates for office Stop worrying about it. The people who care, vote, and the more people who don’t care, the more a vote by someone who does care is worth. Get rid of “First past the post system” Have candidates worth choosing! Move to a ward system and increase number of polling stations Change the voting system. mail in ballots. Empower the voter. So many are discouraged because they don’t see democracy working. pay for our votes.

Encouraging people to vote who don’t understand the issues is just stupid.. This election turnout is reported to be up by a substantial amount. I think this is because we had a whole list of high quality candidates to choose from and some really thoughtful debate.

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no tax refunds if you don’t vote. encourage community involvelment and participation between elections. CHANGE!! In my opinion the current state of politics across the country is at an all time low for a variety of negative reasons and steps should be taken to change the public perception of our political systems so we can get back to working on common solutions in the public’s interest, not the politicians. Raise awareness of the necessity to exercise our right to vote, or we will lose the value of our vote. Education, advertising, citizen volunteers. Have candidates worthy of election.

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20 22

16. Island off Vancouver 17. He's married to "Blondie"

19. "Double Fantasy" singer

20. Cone or Cat preceder

21. Scale notes

22. University goal for some 28. Delhi attire

31 34

32 36

41 43

47 52

31. Small batt. size 54

32. Large shoe width 33. Hallowe'en colour

36. Reacted in fright

40. Enjoying a party (like a beatnik)

42. Perform perfectly 43. Nelson Ford, for one 44. Hockey's Tikkanen 45. $200 Monopoly props. 47. Violins and violas: Abbr.

55 62

56 64

6. Popular email program

35. Tolkien tree creature

7. Police alert: Abbr.

37. Like BC cedar

8. Apt name for a cook?

38. Ending with Siam or Japan

9. Jed Clampett portrayer Buddy

39. Make ___ for (justify)

48. Quaint tragedy

10. â&#x20AC;&#x153;___ luck!â&#x20AC;?

41. "Chicago" star (2002)

54. K-O fill

11. Leave dumbstruck

46. Pays (out)

55. Building add-on

12. Herbal soother

49. Magnificence

56. Ready, ___ , go!

13. Terminus

50. Old Dodge cars

59. Got into trouble

15. House of York symbol

51. Dir. from Salmo to Kaslo

65. Early name in home computers

18. Modern medical scan: Abbr.

52. Philanderer in a Michael Caine film (1966)

66. Lines of cliffs

22. Aussie wild dog

53. Corky Evans et al.

67. ___-breath (delicate flower)

23. Spring celebrations

56. Designated driver's drink

24. Individually

57. Type of sch.

68. Melt together

25. Apply more salt, perhaps

58. Dick Tracy's Trueheart

69. Kootenay River features

26. Mall rat, usually

59. Apply lightly

DOWN

27. Passover meals

60. Hagen of stage and screen

1. Pal of Rover and Spot

28. Laid new lawn

2. ___ even keel

29. Melodic composition

3. "Let ___" ("Quit worrying")

30. Shabby

4. Kareem's original first name

34. Actress Scala of "The Guns of Navarone"

61. Chitchat 62. Abbr. on a lotion bottle 63. Perrier, to Pierre 64. "I've been ___!"

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