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What’s coming up at Expressions Cafe?

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Ellison’s Acoustic Season Finale

s e e m o r e o n p a g e 3Fish Heads and Flowers

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Calendar of eventssee pages 7-8

Triple Book LaunchCelebrate Poetry Month!

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Crosswordsee page 15

Survey page 13: Should we be recording City Council?

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EventsSEEDS’ SPRING SALE: Adopt a Pot of organic vegetables: Lakeside Park Greenhouse. Sunday April 27, 10-3.

FREEHUNDREDS OF AVIATION mag-azines. Airpower, Wings and more Wayne 354-1586FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Mediation service. Helping peo-ple talk when tensions run high. NelsonGoodNeighbour.com

Help WantedADmINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR Expressions and the Express. See ad on page 4

Lost & FoundLOST CANON DSLR camera near Nelson Safeway on April 5. Reward. Rachel 250-505-1115. Thank you.

Misc. for SaleFREEZERS: CHEST 9CUFT, $80; upright 11cuft $380. Portapotti “Curve” brand new, $120. call Tobias 250-352-2338 email tfjenny@telus.netmETAL DECK RAILING, approxi-mately 40 feet including stair rail. Reasonable Offers. 250-359-7933

BISSELL BAGLESS CANISTER Vacuum used 6x $30. 100 VHS action tapes $30. all, 250-505-5034 koyote@shaw.ca

Misc. for Sale300 NEW COTTON E.Indian dresses,skirts, etc. $1000. Glass studio over $20,000 raw glass $10,000. 250-505-5034BEEKEEPING GEAR: HIVE Boxes, Honeycomb Frames. New designs for left-handed bees. Michael in Nelson 354-1412.

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

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Rentals WantedARTIST (PLUS CAT) to rent, share or house-sit. July 1. Responsible & respectful. References available. (403)830-0990.

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

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

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

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QuickLinks: Arts&entertainmentDJ Volpix at Expressions

Thursday, Apr. 24, 7:30 p.m. Expressions Cafe, 554 Ward St

The night will be exciting, as it will be like wheels in motion. There will be 2 sets with a short break in between. The first set will include Reggae and African music. The second set will include for-eign music to the orchestrated sequenc-ing of songs broken down then remixed.

The evening will have an organic feel to it and will give dimensions of poetry in motion. This music has a high momentum and will take you to the next level of intelligence and dance

Rhys loves to re-create music as he adds something special to what he per-forms. He loves to entertain and keep everyone happy and dancing while they have a good time. Being a DJ is a love of Rhys,’ and he wants to bring the music to the community. https://www.facebook.com/volpixdj

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SEASON FINALE at EllisonsSaturday, Apr.19, 1-3 p.m. 523 Front St.

Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions is hosting their Season Finale Special with Shona Rae and the VooDoo Trio from Calgary.

They’re composed of two ex-Nelsonites (Shona and Herb) and per-form a mixture of original Shona Rae compositions (think rockabilly, country, rock & blues) along with an eclectic mix of covers including interpretation of country and blues standards as well as contemporary artists on the fringe.

Herb Sawatzky’s guitar has sounds of surf, rockabilly and roots rock and roll.

Laurie Fuhr has been a fixture on the Calgary music community hav-ing been part of many groups. She is bringing her upright bass and will per-form some of her originals on guitar.

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Wooden HorsemenWednesday, Apr. 30, 7-10 p.m. John Ward Fine Coffee. $10 cover at the door

The Wooden Horsemen features some of Vancouver’s finest musicians, including cellist Alex Hauka, singer Missy Cross and front man/singer/guitarist Steven Beddall.

This spring Wooden Horseman will embark on a journey that will undoubt-edly leave it’s mark on Canada’s indie music scene, and strengthen the cre-ative energy of a band that is quickly amassing a devoted following. P

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Old-Time HootenannySaturday, Apr. 19, 7 p.m. 402 Victoria Street

Come on down to the Legion Hall in Nelson for an Old-Time Hootenanny! It’s a community dance and social with live music, called dances, and a licensed bar. No expe-rience necessary! Live dance music by the old-time band The Forget Me Knots, and calling by David Feldman and Friends. Then dance and mingle sets later in the evening by The Honky Tonk Heros and Kenny Konrad and Old Blind Crow.

This is a fundraiser for the NimbleFingers Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Workshop Bursary Fund. The workshop is in Sorrento in August, but the directors, Craig Korth and Julie Kerr, live in Nelson.

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

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

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

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The Galena TrioSaturday, Apr. 19 at 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre

The Nelson Overture Concerts Society presents The Galena Trio, consisting of Nelson clarinetist, Nicola Everton, pianist Susanne Ruberg-Gordon and cellist Johanne Perron.

Tickets are $14 for students and $24 for adults and are available by calling 250-352-6363 or at:

www.capitoltheatre.bc.caNelson Youth Theatre: Greaze

Thursday, Apr. 24. Doors at 7 p.m. Capitol Theatre

Singing, dancing, T-birds, Pink Ladies and old Rydell will all be there. This show will have you singing and dancing in your seat.

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

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

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

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

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

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QuickLinks: CommunityNewsEconomics of Poverty

Wednesday, Apr. 30, 5:30-7 p.m.Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon St

Guest Speaker: Alan Mason, Director of Community Economic Development, Revelstoke

In 2012 Revelstoke became the first community in the Columbia Basin to enact a poverty reduction strategy. Alan Mason shares his perspective on how the strategy supports local eco-nomic health.

Wine and cheese to follow. Admission by donation.

For more information:spannelson.ca

span@nelsoncares.ca

New coordinator for mediationThe Nelson Good Neighbour

Program has hired coordinator Tamara Smith. The program began in 2012 has seen a lot of action in the past two years, mediating conflicts ranging from neighbourly disputes, to roommate conflicts, to workplace situations.

Smith says,”I am excited to be working with dedicated and skilled community volunteers that help neigh-bours do just that. And they do it for free!”

For more information:www.NelsonGoodNeighbour.com

MLA Office Grand OpeningThursday Apr. 24, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at 433 Josephine St. Nelson

MLA Michelle Mungall invites everyone to join her at the Grand Opening of her new accessible Community Office in Nelson. Get to know the services at your MLA’s office, enjoy some cake and show us your favourite Kootenay spot on the Nelson-Creston map.

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Scholarships AnnouncedDeadline for applications Apr. 30

The Kootenay Co-op $1,000 Members’ Scholarship offers financial support to an active Kootenay Co-op member, or the child of an active member, to attend an accredited post secondary institution.

The Yes! Camp is an exception-al cooperative learning opportunity, offering training in the areas of self-awareness, co-operation, communica-tion, global awareness, environmental sustainability and leadership. The Co-op’s $650 Yes! Camp Scholarship offers financial support to the child of an active Co-op member, aged 14-17, to attend. For more information:

www.theyes.ca.Application forms and more

information is available at Customer Service and online in the Community Giving section of

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Food Cupboard AGMTuesday, Apr. 29, 7p.m. at Nelson United Church, upstairs

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

The Disease-Free RevolutionAward winning local author Ron

Garner has released his exposé of the ‘Sickness Industry’ in his e-book and soon to be paperback ‘The Disease-Free Revolution’.

Aiming to help people escape “the disease trap”, Garner paints a damning portrait of the conventional health care system and the ways in which phar-maceutical companies are encouraged to keep people sick and dependent on medicine. Covering topics like, “Why We Get Sick” and “Building a Healthy Body”, the book also offers personal stories of transformation from readers who have had their lives changed by following Garner’s program.

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Movie: The Change AgentsTuesday, Apr. 22, 7 p.m. at the Rossland Miners’ Hall

The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture presents the local film “The Change Agents”, a heart-warming story of courage and possibility set in Nelson. From one girl’s dream for a better future blooms action for change and a youth activist group grows. Tickets will be sold at the door, $5 for adults and $3 for children.

View Trailer at:www.thechangeagents.net

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

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

For more info:www.friendsofkootenaylake.ca

Movie: Deep GreenWednesday Apr. 23, 7:30 p.m.at the Nelson Civic Theatre, $5Panel discussion to follow

The West Kootenay EcoSociety and Nelson Hydro’s EcoSave pro-gram presents a screening of the thought-provoking film Deep Green. The film highlights innovative solu-tions to our growing climate and energy crises, and provides spe-cific concrete steps you can take to join the green energy revolution. Following the movie there will be a panel discussion on the topic of cre-ating a green energy economy here in the Kootenays.

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●Girls’ Night with Margaret-Ann at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.

●Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008.www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org

●●●Selkirk Pro-Musica pres-ents the Lizzy Hoyt Trio Shambhalla Music and Performance Hall at Selkirk College 8 p.m.

●●●Rob Johnson & Guests at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m.

●●●Glennn Mitchell’s Psychedelic Holidaze at The Royal 7 p.m

●●National Day of Remembrance and Action for Violence Against Women. Candlelight Vigil 4 p.m. at City Hall and video presentation at 2 p.m. at 518 Lake St. Email coordinator@shawlink.ca to regis-ter for the video presentation.

●●MLA Michelle Mungall’s Annual Holiday Party at Our Daily Bread 812 Stanley St. 11 a.m., lunch served at noon.

●Toastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www.toastmasters.or.

●Nelson Women’s Centre. Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free cloth-ing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916.

●Acupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-505-7248.

All Request DJ. ●●●Blackberry Wood w Bottoms Down at The Royal 8p.m●●“The Change Agents” local

feature length movie HELDOVER!! Capitol Theatre 7 p.m. Tickets $10 and $8 students/seniors

●Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362.

●●●The 60-voice Nelson Choral Society, accompanied by the Selkirk Chamber Orchestra, will be performing Mozart’s mag-nificent and uplifting Coronation Mass. Soloists for this choral mas-terpiece are Noemi Kiss, Audrey Bisset, David Herbison and Kevin Armstrong. The concert, direct-ed by Kathleen Neudorf, also includes works by Handel, Bach and Corelli. Two performanc-es only, at the Capitol Theatre: Saturday December 8th at 7:30 pm and Sunday December 9th at 2 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students.

●●●Brian Rosen & The WhatNow w/ Prince Edward and the Islands at The Royal 8p.m

●Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727.

●The Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further infor-mation, please call 250-352-6936.

●●Dying In Good Hands safe massage & hydrotherapy workshop East Shore Hospice, Crawford Bay. Cost: $50 Email: hospice@theeastshore.net

●●●The Nelson Choral Society concert at the Capitol Theatre 2 pm. (see Saturday listing for details)

●●●Niko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.

●●●Nelson Acoustic Jam Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 2-5 p.m..

●●Amnesty International Writeathon. Oso Negro Café 11-3. Will you join us? Inspiration and details writeathon.ca

●Cribbage at the Legion bever-age room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727

●St. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250-354-3308.

●RC electric 1/10 dirt track rac-ing, every Sunday 10am at 5 Mile tracks. Contact jdnelsonrc@gmail.com

●Nelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. Sunday school for teens this week. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822.

●Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515.

Due to popular response after the sold out premiere, “The Change Agents” local feature length movie has been heldover.

The Change Agents is a timely piece which deals with the impacts of the tar sands development and with a growing movement

of young people who have something to say about it.

View the trailer for this compelling story of what one generation will do to speak up for a planet in peril:

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Rally for Wild BCSaturday, April 26, 12 p.m. Nelson City Hall

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

For more info:www.ecosociety.ca

Dr. Compost gives free classesApr. 19, 27 and 28 drop-in 2-6 p.m.at the Kootenay Co-op, 295 Baker

Dr. Compost, aka Christoph Martens will talk all about building and operating various composting sys-tems, including how to build a worm composter, a bokashi composting sys-tem and how to make compost tea. There will be handouts and you can enter to win one of these prizes: a bag of bokashi compost starter, a bokashi composter or a complete, ready-to-use worm composting system.

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

Fri. Apr 18lllRequest DJ. Finley’s Irish

Bar and Grill, 9 p.m.lllEvery Friday is Swing

Night at Finleys 7-9 p.m. 1st and 3rd Fridays: Clinton Swanson Live Alternate Fridays: Mixed dance playlist by PeterlllLive DJ at Wait's News,

10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.ll Good Friday Ecumenical

Service at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church at 7 p.m.lGames Night at Expressions night

Cafe, Open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. lWomen of all ages get together

to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lMovie: Muppets Most Wanted,

2 &7 p.m. at Civic TheatrelGender Outlaws, a support and

social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362.lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Church

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

Sat. Apr 19lllLive DJ at Wait's News,

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

playing the 70s-now. Finley’slllThe Galena Trio will

perform at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, April 19 at 8pm. This trio, sharing a passion for the art of Chamber music, consists of Nelson clarinetist, Nicola Everton, pianist Susanne Ruberg-Gordon and cel-list Johanne Perron. Tickets are $14 for students and $24 for adults and are available at www.capitolthe-atre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363. Students from schools participating in the NOCS Outreach Program can access tickets at no cost.

lllStickybuds 420 w/ Mister Leon at SpiritbarlllSeason Finale: Shona

Rae & The VooDoo Trio at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions, 1:00-3:00 pmlllOld-Time Hootenanny, 7

p.m. Legion, 402 Victoria Street. Community dance and social with live music, called dances, and a licensed barllCanadian Federation of

University Women Nelson & District Club General Meeting, 9:30 a.m. at the New Adventure Hotel (616 Vernon Street). Guest speaker is Megan Squires from the Nelson Good Neighbour Programme. For more info visit our website: https://sites.google.com/site/nelsoncfuwllEaster Egg Hunt in Lakeside

Park, 10 a.m. This event is a fundrais-er for the Nelson Food CupboardlExpressions night Cafe, open

6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cup-cakeslCouncil of Canadians month-

ly meeting at 10 a.m, 101 Baker Street,Nelson, downstairs. Info: Sandra, 250-352-9871lMovie: Muppets Most Wanted,

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

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

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

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

4 p.m.Sun. Apr 20lllNiko at the Hume Library

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

lllKaraoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m.lll Old Time and Bluegrass

Jam at Bigby Place Easter Sunday 1-4 p.m.lMovie: Muppets Most Wanted,

2 & 7 p.m. at Civic TheatrelFirst Baptist Church, 611 - 5th

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

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

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

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

Services. 7:30 and 10 a.m. Breakfast pot-luck and egg hunt at 8:30 am in the church hall All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822.lCribbage at the Legion bever-

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

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

Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515.lCathedral of Mary Immaculate

Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m.lSacred Heart Mass, Proctor

2nd and 4th Sunday at 1 p.m.lNelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m.,

2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or nexvine@telus.net

Mon. Apr 21lllSarah & Rich at the

Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m.llLa Leche League Nelson -

breastfeeding information and support. 1 p.m. 312 Silica StreetlMovie: Muppets Most Wanted,

2 p.m. at Civic TheatrelQi Gong at the Nelson Seniors

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

Tues. Apr 22lllDoug and Melody 6 p.m.

The Library LoungellNorth and South: A

Documentary, 7 p.m., Krestova Learning Centre (AKA “The Pyramid”)llMovie: The Change Agents

at the Rossland Miners’ Hall 7 p.m. Admission: $5 adult, $3 students.l Indoor Radio Control

Helicopter and small plane flying. All ages welcome, Central School 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. $5 Gym feelMovie: Muppets Most Wanted

at 7 p.m. at Civic TheatrelRotary Club of Nelson

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

Wed. Apr 23lllOpen mic night at

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

Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.llMovie: “Deep Green”

presented the West Kootenay EcoSociety, 7:30 p.m. Civic Theatre, $5lNelson Duplicate Bridge Club

meets 7 p.m. in The Nelson Senior Citizens Building, 717 Vernon St

What’sHappening

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Wed. Apr 23 cont’dlNelson Tech Club: for elec-

tronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. every Wednesday 6pm -Annex, Selkirk `10th St Campus. New members welcome. small facility fee, first visit free.http://www.nelson-tech- club.info/ email info@nelson- tech-club.infolLearn to make a QUILT with

Susan Foot at the Women’s Centre 9-11.45 call 551-4951lStitch it up! Learn to use a

sewing machine, alter clothes, mend, put on a zipper. FREE 9 a.m - noon at the Women’s centre.l Overeaters Anonymous

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

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

Ann at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.lDarts at the Nelson Legion.

7:30p.m. 250-352-7727.lNelson & Area Elder Abuse

Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008.www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org

Thurs. Apr 24lllKiyo & Guests at the

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

Bar & Grill, 9 p.m.lll Sunparlour Players

w/ Fortunate Ones, and Rhoneil at SpiritbarllGreaze: A Live Tribute to

the Hit Movie - A Nelson Youth Theatre production at the Capitol Theatre 7:30 p.m.

lExpressions night Cafe, open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee, cup-cakeslMovie: The Lunchbox at 7:30

p.m. at Civic TheatrelQi Gong at the Nelson United

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

experience needed. Contact Angela onthetarget@hotmail.com for more info & to book a spacelToastmasters: Improve your

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

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

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

Fri. Apr 25lllEl Jimador w/ Just B

at SpiritbarlllEvery Friday is Swing

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

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

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

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

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

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

to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lGender Outlaws, a support and

social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362.lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Church

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

Sat. Apr 26lllBass Coast Tour feat.

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

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

playing the 70s-now. Finley'slExpressions night Cafe, open 6

p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cup-cakeslNelson Chess Club meets:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adopt a Pot of organic vegetables: Lakeside Park Greenhouse. 10-3 p.m.lFirst Baptist Church, 611 - 5th

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515.lCathedral of Mary Immaculate

Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m.lSacred Heart Mass, Proctor

2nd and 4th Sunday at 1 p.m.lNelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m.,

2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or nexvine@telus.netlBethel 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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expressionsNightCaféWhat do you think we should do on Saturday?

By Nelson Becker

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W e d n e s d a y Open-Mic nights at Expressions Café have become a hit with our community. We have

consistently packed the house with 20-30 performers each night. There is a wide range of experience and style. For some, it is their first time on stage, while others have produced many CDs and may be visiting us from different communities.

Another great and new event coming up next Thursday, April 24

is Rhys, otherwise known as DJ Volpix. DJ Volpix will be bringing his spinning styles to our venue for his first public appearance. It will also be our first presentation of electronic dance music. Come down and support Expressions Café, DJ Volpix, and find yourself dancing to the beats.

As for this weekend and next, we will be open as usual for coffee, tea, and cupcakes. Friday night is games night. We have scrabble, GO!, cribbage, chess, catan, apples to apples, and any other games you

might have! Doors open at 6 p.m. and we’re usually there until 10 p.m. sometimes 11 p.m. at the latest.

Saturday night we have nothing special planned, so come down and join me for a cup of coffee. Do you think we should transform Saturday nights into ‘obscure movie night?’ Old movies, jazz movies, foreign films, documentaries? What would get you out of the house and down to Expressions on a Saturday night? Let me know by email at express@expressnews.bc.ca

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PoliceNewsEmergency 911

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

Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477

Nelson City Police news: On Friday, Apr. 11 at

1:15 p.m., an armed male entered Kootenay Currency Exchange on Vernon Street brandishing a firearm. He threatened staff and dis-charged his weapon. He also gained access into an office and was able to leave with an undisclosed amount of cash. Fortunately no one was injured however, the employees were understandably upset.

The male is described as approximately 5’8 with a medium build. He was wear-ing a blue baseball cap under a black hoodie. He was wear-ing baggy light grey sweat pants and dark shoes. The

male fled the scene on a small green road bike, with dropped handlebars and a small saddle bag under the seat. There were brakes on the top and bottom of the handlebars.

Please use extreme cau-tion if you see this person and do not approach him. Call 911 immediately. It is unknown at this time if the recent armed robberies in the West Kootenays are related to this incident.

If you have any infor-mation concerning this armed robbery, please call police or crimestoppers. .

submitted by the Nelson Police Department

Nelson Police Department is able to confirm that Jade Michele Giesen has been located, deceased in the area of the Burlington Northern rail bed, in between Svoboda Road parking area and Troup beach on Friday April 11, at approximately 8 p.m.

The combined efforts of 4 local area SAR teams resulted in locating Giesen approxi-mately 50 feet off the rail bed in a wooded area 400 meters east of the Svoboda Road parking lot.

At this time, Nelson Police does not suspect foul play as a factor in either Ms. Giesen’s disappearance or death. BC Coroner Service will be han-dling further investigation into the matter. Giesen’s fam-ily has advised that they will notify the public as to memo-rial services when appropriate for the needs of the family.

submitted by the Nelson Police Department

Search for Jade Giesen reaches sorrowful end

PHOTO BY NELSON BECKER

A memorial display for Jade has been set up in front of Isis Essentials on the corner of Ward and Victoria Streets as the community mourns this unexpected loss.

Fatal crash in TrailOn Monday Apr.

7 at 9:42 p.m. a single vehicle motor vehicle crashed at the 8900 block of Highway 22A in Trail, British Columbia. A 2002 Grey Acura with a male driver and two male pas-sengers ages 17-18 years old were traveling north on Highway 22A. The driver lost control, went off road and the vehicle rolled. All three occupants were eject-ed and suffered serious life threatening injuries. One

occupant later died from his injuries At this time the other two occupants have life threatening inju-ries and their families are with them

Preliminary investiga-tion has revealed a very high rate of speed and no seatbelts worn by any of the occupants were the causal factors in this hor-rific crash.

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

Fish Heads and Flowers

Fish Heads to the peo-ple burning something that smells like BURNING PLASTIC

signed: disgusted

Flowers to several men at the park waterfront cleaning and painting the wharf and in such a cheerful way, as well...right on you community volunteers! Helping our favourite area look even better.

signed: appreciative

Fish Heads to those peo-ple who can’t seem to take their garbage all the way to the garbage cans and instead choose to litter up our lovely park and beach....come on...step on over a few more steps to the pro-vided receptacles....or take it home with you...

signed: park lover

Flowers to the weather we’ve been having here in Nelson.

signed: happy

Opinion&editorial

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

Most super-heroes are por-trayed by men

but not all of them. Despite the higher tier heroes such as Batman or Superman get-ting all of the attention, the female superheroes are just as important in the overall scale of things.

But why would it be important to have both male and female superheroes? Well gender equality of course. It’s more popular to see the male in this position but super heroines such as Wonder Woman prove that it isn’t entirely male domi-nated. These heroines are capable of carrying gripping storylines just the same as their male counterparts. If

it can be done in movies or novels, I don’t see why comic books can’t be treated the same.

Like in virtually… well everything, gender equal-ity is of the upmost impor-tance. We may be sing-ing the praises of the male dominated landscape of comic books now but the few gripping female pro-tagonist we do have our up to par with the boys. Don’t knock comic books just because they appeal to a younger demograph-ic. Give some of them a read and get invested in some good story telling. Hopefully some of the ladies get to portray some compelling characters.

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

by Spencer PollardMy Opinion Letters and submission Policy and Guidelines

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heroes and Gender

Dear Editor,Good morning Nelson.

I’m having breakfast at Kings on the day they close for-ever. There is not an empty table and ten of us were here before 8 a.m. opening. Many have come here for decades. This place and the dedicat-ed staff who work here and feed us are hugely loved and will be dearly missed.This place is a landmark and an important piece of local his-tory. How many cups of cof-fee, tea, how many breakfast

specials have been served here? How many life chang-ing decisions supported and made here because for so many of us this is home? I want to say thankyou to all the staff who work here. You have nourished my body and soul through a tumultuous time in my life. Thankyou Janet for listening to my end-less worrying about my blue broke down truck.

With love and respect,Bryhre Cormack

Love letter to a departing restaurant

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By Nelson Becker

City Council needs recordingAll Committee of

the Whole and City Council meetings should be streamed live and recorded for viewing

later. This is important, so that our community is able to view, not only the decisions our Council makes, but also the discussions leading up to those decisions. These recordings should be made available through the

City of Nelson website, possibly via YouTube links.

We do have a history of live broadcasting City Council meetings through Shaw Cable. Because of this private company’s resources, they are unable to record every meeting. It’s important to do this over the internet, instead of Shaw Cable, because many people have cut their cable and many people do not watch

TV; however, mostly everyone has access to internet.

The installation of cameras could be done in such a way that there would be no need for an operator. After the installation is complete, there could be no further costs. Having access to an archive of City Council meetings would allow for transparency and a more knowledgeable and involved community.

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

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

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

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Opinion&Survey

Last week’s survey response:

Comments:

Do you agree? Parking meters should be eliminated from downtown Nelson

YES 67% NO 34%I dont mind paying because it takes

money to improve Nelson, But I want the meters to be at least TWO hours so you can at least shop and go to an appointment. I also find too many areas blocked off for parking. PS we need more bike parking in the downtown core.

THe scourge of Nelson. Nothing to do with orderly parking, they are just a way of fleecing the locals and visitors alike. So many people say “I can’t stop, I have to get back to my meter!”. During the strike/lock-out a few years back parking was just fine with no enforcement. Tire-chalking and even a 3 hour limit would be OK.

CoNSTaNTly having anxiety because the dreaded meter man is going to ticket me because I’m five minutes late is NOT the way I want to be doing business down-town. It really doesn’t mesh with our whole Nelson vibe. I think chalking tires is a much

more discrete and relaxed way of monitor-ing the “hoarders”.

CHalk marks worked in another com-munity of similar size I used to live in. We should also have a public 2 hour parking lot with a few wheelchair spots. I suggest the old gas station property in the 300 block of Baker or the burned out lot in the 500 block of Victoria if either owner would be willing to sell to the city.

NelSoN needs to adopt a more com-munity friendly approach to by-law enforce-ment. I can’t count the number of parking fines I have had for being over by 5 minutes or less.

I’d love to see the meters go, but instead of chalking tires, the bylaw enforcement officers should get with the times and maybe use video or some-thing. Chalk is easy to wipe off.

aT the same time, Baker Street should become a car free / pedestrians and bicycles only zone. That will be a huge improvement for existing businesses, restaurants etc. and a great potential for new businesses within this pedestrian zone, street vendors etc... The loss of parking spots on Baker could be compensated by using the empty lot (former gas station) opposite of Sacred Ride and creating more parking spots down at the Railway Station, which is only a very short walk to the downtown core. I also think that it would be best to leave the first block (Best Western Hotel) and the last block of Baker Street (Nelson Chrysler) open for regular traffic.

IN a time where limited space is taken up by so many cars parking meters help keep some from driving. I would love to see a car-free Nelson and anything to help this along is a positive.....

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Survey

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

No parking meters on Baker Street only; give over more parking spots to businesses for their use of patios or green/relaxing zones; extend minimum parking time to 4 hours on Victoria and Vernon Street; clearly indicate on parking meters where the park-ing garage can be found (more permanent signage) when a visitor enters town; reduce parking meter fees.

ParkINg is a huge issue in Nelson. Working downtown is a nightmare due to lack of parking. This City Council seems determined to make it worse by encourag-ing an even greater influx of people into Nelson with no real infrastructure to sup-port it - including parking ! The revenue from meters does not seem to help this city. Roads are in poor shape & there has been no effort to create extra parking anywhere!

How does a “chalk mark” stand up if challenged in court?

If Nelson wishes to be a tourist destina-tion, it needs to eliminate parking meters, just like other tourist towns. This will also encourage local shoppers to spend more time in shops, instead of having to worry about getting a parking ticket.

THe cost of taking the meters out could easily be blown out of proportion.

CITy might consider long term leases to residents and businesses, that way avoid meter checks altogether.

dIffICulT to answer confidently, without detailed disclosure of revenues vs. all associated costs. Eliminating meters would make finding a downtown parking spot nearly impossible, and the present meter rates seem excessive for such a small city. Perhaps bringing back the previous (cheaper) parking rate and cutting the bylaw enforcement cost in half (i.e. headcount reduction) might work...

HavINg a 2 hour time limit by chalk-ing is still a good idea though to make sure those who are in all day don’t take the spaces from shoppers etc.

I would like to see the meters banned... but what about the ticket man? What will he do?

SToPS people from shopping in down-town Nelson.

loCal business owners and employees of various institutions and businesses still ‘hoard’ parking spots. I see their vehicles in paid meter space for full days. They, the business owners and employees, simply run out and plug the meter for the whole day. Chalking tires doesn’t solve anything as there are only so many enforcement officers. It does not eliminate the problem of hoarders as the by-law officers can only cover so much ground per day for both resi-dential and downtown. I think the city is on the right track providing more bike parking to help solve some of the problem.

I often leave my meter with money/time in it, but should I be late when spending money downtown I get a ticket. It deters me from going there. When I get a ticket I am only 5 min late!

for me, parking meters actually add a stress factor to my shopping experience in downtown Nelson as quite often I find myself racing around trying to beat the meter man because I underestimated how long I’ll need. I also find that I spend less time “browsing” as $1/hour is more than I like to pay.

lIved in Nelson for decades but now I’m in Esquimalt where there are no meters and life is good without them. Meters are a cash cow for Nelson, mooove on.

THeN shoppers will have more incentive to shop in Nelson as Castlegar has no meters or even cheaper meters in Trail. It would also encourage people to support businesses in Downtown Nelson rather than just going to “the free parking lot at the mall”.

uNforTuNaTely it is a necessary evil. What should be eliminated is the loan shark like interest (fines > 500%) and bully-ing for late payments.

IT is a deterrent to coming shopping downtown!!!!!

IN a limited parking environment this just isn’t feasible. We have a lot of abusers in society that would, undoubtedly, park in one spot all day. Chalking tires and giving tickets for having parked too long in one spot without meters often ends in disputes. Without a meter, there is no exact indisput-able measure of time available to settle them.

THeSe funds help to keep our Property Taxes down - remember it isn’t only City residence to pay for the meters!

Too many long term parked cars could take up space for potential new shoppers.

I think that removal would be an excuse to raise property taxes and that would affect rents in a town where rents are already exorbitant.

doeS anyone else remember when the city workers (including the by-law officers) were on strike a few years ago? Baker street was a different place! instead of people rushing on their errands, and back to their car before their meter ran out, they lin-gered, chatted, looked in other shops, talked to other passers-by,went for an unplanned lunch, and generally had an enjoyable downtown experience. I HATE the parking meters.I would love to be able to be sponta-neous in my browsing and socializing with-out the threat of being penalized.. Maybe we could have yearly park passes available or for God’s sake do something radical like TRUSTING each other and letting go of micromanaging people down to monitoring their every 15 minutes. I realize this is a big money maker for the city, but with 4 or 6 full time union positions involved, it must cost a pretty penny as well. Where do we get to see those numbers? I think making the downtown an enjoyable, social, and cul-tural experience rather than a stressful one can only benefit us all.

If we still need pay for bylaw enforce-ment officers to chalk tires to “discourage parking spot hoarders”, we might as well continue to generate tons of money for the City with parking meters.

“lovely Rita meter maid may I inquire discretely when you free to take some tea with me” -Beatles

leT’S reduce noise/air pollution and greenhouse gasses.Anything to reduce the number of vehicles in the downtown core would be welcome.

aNoTHer way Nelson has been prov-en to be unfriendly to visitors!

a necessary evil to make spots available to everyone

Last week’s survey comments continued:

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