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Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 Vol. 3, No. 43building Nelson & area community since 1988

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2013 CP Holiday TrainTrain of lights bring its magic to Nelson, Wednesday Dec. 11

This year the Train of Lights will be in Nelson to raise money, food, toys and awareness. The request is that you bring a non-parishable food item, such as canned pasta sauce, canned meat, peanut butter, rice etc. or a cash donation to the Railway Crossing at Lakeside Park for the Holiday Train Event here in Nelson. For addition-al information, photos, a route map and downloadable pictures of the two trains visit:

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Like the DickensSunday Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m. doors at 7 p.m. at the Nelson United Church 602 Silica Street

Enjoy Nelson Food Cupboard’s annual Christmas tradition and join performers Lisel Forst and Corky Evans, local story tellers Mary Mortimer and Barry Gray, as well as CBC reporter Bob Keating for a dra-matic reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Accompanied by The Nelson Heritage Barbershop Chorus. Refreshments served after-wards. All proceeds go to the Nelson Food Cupboard Society. Admission is by donation.

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Elves are Coming Back!Friday, December 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the 300 & 400 blocks of Baker Street

Elf Walk returns to Baker Street for it’s second year, bigger and better than before. Building on the success of last year’s event, Elf Walk is back to welcome Santa back to Baker. For up-to-date infor-mation on the event and essential Elf Tips, check out the Elf Walk facebook page.

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The Christmas PantomimeDec. 6, 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 7, 8 at 2 p.m. Capitol Theatre

The Capitol Theatre presents its 26th Anniversary Christmas Pantomime “Rapunzel” directed by Karen Agnew showcasing a cast of 55! Tickets are $15 Adult $10 Student/Senior $45 Family of 4. Buy online at:

capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone

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Unplugged SessionsSaturday, Dec 7, 1 - 3 p.m. 523 Front St, Ellison’s Cafe

Ellison’s Cafe is proud to host a rare visit by Trevor Potts who brings an inter-active acoustic pop experience. He’s had the privilege to play with some legends like Jonny Lang, Collective Soul, Sass Jordan, Richard Marx and his music has been featured in TV and film. Trevor plans to perform at Expressions popu-lar open mic night on Wednesday and names some of his influences as Jack Johnson, Damien Rice & Jason Mraz For more info check out facebook:

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Selkirk Chamber OrchestraSelkirk Pro-Musica presents Camerata Strings, Monday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church

Nine well-known members of the Selkirk Chamber Orchestra have come together as “Camerata Strings” to prepare an evening of glorious string music. On the program will be Mozart’s joyful Divertimento in D, Handel’s Concerto Grosso Op. 6 # 7, Barber’s deeply moving Adagio for Strings, and the ever popular Elgar Serenade. tickets are $15 at Otter Books or at the door. For more infor-mation, call Wendy Herbison at

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Light Up the Hospital! Pledge Day: Friday, December 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Winter Wonderland, Chahko Mika Mall

Enjoy Christmas music from local school choirs, buy your ticket for the Canadian Diamond Necklace Raffle, drop off your donation and pick a gift from under the tree, and so much more!

Visit www.klhf.org or call 250-354-2334 for more info

A Child’s Christmas in WalesFriday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre

Celebrate the holidays at the Capitol with Nelson Youth Theatre’s gift-to-the-community presentation of Dylan Thomas’ “A Child’s Christmas in Wales.” Buy reserve seats online at:capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone

250 352-6363

Day of Dance FundraiserSaturday, Dec. 14, 11:30 a.m. at 533A Baker Street

The Moving Centre is generously donating it’s space to host a day of dance for the Nelson-Nairobi inita-tive, Kukua Pamoja. Kukua Pamoja is a project operating in the slums outside Nairobi, Kenya, that offers recreational programs such as dance, music, yoga, acrobatics and art, as well as preventative health education-al workshops to children and youth who reside in the ghetto. Cost of entry is $25 for all 4 classes or $10/drop-in for 1. We ask that people bring a non-perishable for the local Nelson food cupboard as well. All proceeds go to Kukua Pamoja.

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Write for RightsSaturday, Dec. 7 from 10-1p.m. at the Nelson Public Library and Sunday Dec. 8 from 11-3 p.m. at Oso Negro

The Nelson chapter of Amnesty International will be sponsoring the annual Amnesty International Global Write for Rights letter writing event as part of International Human Rights Day.

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Fair Trade for PeaceFriday Dec. 6, 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 402 Victoria Street (the second floor of the Nelson Legion Building)

SelfDesign High is holding their annual Fair Trade for Peace Market organized by youth and mentors, cul-tivating an awareness of how we, as first world consumers, impact the far reaches of the world with our pur-chases. There will be a wide variety of crafts including home décor, textiles, and many gifts. All ages are welcome. There will be children’s activities and a cafe.

LINK: http://www.selfdesignhigh.org/

The Last Chance Craft FaireSunday Dec.15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Harrop Hall. 6066 McConnell Rd. Harrop.

Great gifts, yummy treats, and great artisan crafts!. Bring the kids at noon for a visit with Santa Claus!. Donations of food for the “Our Daily Bread” food hamper accepted at the door.

For information call 250-229-5370

Lions Annual Variety ShowWednesday, January 29, 2014 at the Civic Theatre

The show continues to be suit-able for children of all ages and will be held at the Civic Theatre in Nelson. Tele-marketing sales will be starting soon so please be sure to answer your phone when we call and support your local Lions Club by purchasing tickets for your fam-ily or for less fortunate children in the community. All proceeds will be used for our various community projects.

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Luminous - choral concertSaturday, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. & Dec 15 2 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre

Nelson Choral Society with Cottonwood Singers, Noemi Kiss and instrumentalists. Nelson Choral Society’s upcoming concert, Luminous, is a musical celebration of light amidst winter’s darkness. Be transformed by “light, warm and heavy as pure gold” as expressed through music.

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Expressions CafeSaturday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m.no cover chargeExperience the world of connectedness through technology in an intimate setting. t 554 Ward St.

a live streaming of his performance from the Streaming Cafe in Kelowna

Expressions CafeFriday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.no cover chargeExperience the world of connectedness through technology in an intimate setting. t 554 Ward St.

Winter Celebration ReadingTuesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson Library

Things get twinkly at the Nelson Library with A Winter Celebration. Nine local readers bring light to the darker days, and good music and food round out this benefit for the Nelson Food Cupboard. Hot apple cider, tea and cookies, and door prizes make this a warm, cozy gathering, with a few surprises. Admission is by mon-etary donation to the Nelson Food Cupboard Society.

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Saturday, Dec. 14, 1 - 3 p.m. Ellison’s Cafe, 523 Front St.

Kevin Stanway will perform some instrumentals, vocals, mostly eclectic covers on mandolin. Jotham Corbett is a 19 year old musician from Nova Scotia who has sang and played guitar in a few bands grow-ing up. April Lavine is an amaz-ing new musician to our area who has worked with Ukulele programs and African drumming groups, but feels singing to be her best outlet to connect with community. As for instruments, April’s bringing a thumb piano, djembe and a tamboa to sing along with.

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Winter Solstice Labyrinth walk Saturday, December 21, 1 p.m. Indoors on a painted cloth lab-yrinth, at the Old Church Hall, 602 Kootenay St.

Walk hosted by the Nelson Community Labyrinth Group. Free event. Refreshments. Welcome in the return of the light, as we celebrate the shortest day of the year. Share a moment of peaceful gratitude with your community, at this often frenzied time of year.

contact 250-352-9630

Angel & April with Steve PiersonSaturday, Dec. 21, 1-3 p.m. Ellison’s Cafe, 523 Front St.

Angel is a singer songwriter who plays a wide variety of genres, from folk to country to blues, and some tropical in flavour. Steve Pierson has been playing the sitar since 1999. Prior to learning/playing this rare instrument, he primarily played the guitar since 1989LINK: https://

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Capitol theatre Upcoming shows:

The Old Trouts: IGNORANCE The Evolution of Happiness (Adult Theatre)

Wednesday, January 22 at 8:00 p.m.

Capitol Kids & Family show: Fred Penner solo: The Cat Came Back

Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 p.m.

Ballet Jorgen Canada Romeo & Juliet

Saturday, February 8 at 8:00 p.m.

Capitol Kids & Family show: FIGURA Puppet Theatre

Peter and the WolfSunday, February 16 at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets make great holiday gifts!Buy tickets at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca

or phone 250.352.6363

GE foods and human healthFriday, Dec. 6, 7-9 p.m. at the Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, is free to the public

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Jesse Cook at the CapitolThursday, February 27, 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol. Tickets on sale now

With several European and Asian tours, multiple Canadian tours, a high-ly successful Public Television Special, and a recent five-month U.S. tour under his belt, award-winning guitar phe-nomenon Jesse Cook will bring “The Blue Guitar Tour” to Nelson BC!

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Live Nativity on Baker StreetFriday, Dec. 13, 6 pm - 8 pm 600 block Baker St, Nelson

CHRISTMAS ON BAKER- 6 - 8 p.m. Live Nativity Scene, Music, Free Refreshments, 600 block Baker St.


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Coming up at ExpressionsThursday, Jan. 16 Dan and Laurel and Sunday, Jan. 19 Steve Palmer, 7 p.m.

Expressions cafe will re-open on Wednesday January 8 with an excit-ing month ahead! Ardent and down-to-earth performers, Dan and Laurel will be playing an acoustic folk show for $10, on Thursday, January 16. The following Sunday, January 19, Steven Palmer presents a joyous blending of ‘original and traditional’ Country/Folk, Gospel, Blues, and Ragtime at Exprssions. Listen to their music below and visit our facebook page for updates.

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EcoSociety Winter Craft Fair Saturday and Sunday, Dec 14 & 15, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Central School Gym

The West Kootenay EcoSociety is once again putting on its annual Winter Craft Fair. New for this year, the Winter Craft Fair will run for two days, Dec. 14 and 15. This will give people more options to experience this wonderful event. It will take place at the Central School Gym at 811 Stanley Street in Nelson and will run from 10 am to 4 pm on both days. All of the products that will be on offer are hand- made locally so you know you are supporting the local econo-my when you shop at this fair.

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Nelson & Area: Fri. Dec 6 - Sun. Dec 29lll Live Music ll Special Events l Ongoing Events

Fri. Dec 6lllRequest DJ. Finley’s

Irish Bar and Grill lllStickybuds w/ Marty

Funkhauser 10 p.m. at Spirit BarlllEzra Kwizera live per-

formance from the Streaming Cafe in Kelowna on a ten-foot screen. Expressions Cafe, 7 p.m. FREEllRapunzel: 26th Annual

Christmas Pantomime, 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol TheatrellGuatemalan Beans and

Rice Dinner to be held at 6 p.m., at Nelson’s United Church on Silica St. Fundraiser for Selkirk Nursing Students to go to GuatemalallWhitewater Ski Resort

opens.llElf Walk on Baker Street

5:30llSelfDesign High Annual

Fair Trade for Peace Market 5 to 9 p.m.llKootenay Lake Hospital

Foundation: Light Up the Hospital! Pledge Day. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Winter Wonderland, Chahko Mika MallllArt Opening at the

Booksmyth, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Paintings by Andrea Gardner and Heather Hutchinson.llBlewett School Christmas

Craft Faire, 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. $2 admisionlSocial Dancing at Finleys

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

er to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lMovie: All is Lost, 7 p.m. and

Last Vegas, 9:15 p.m. at Civic Theatre

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

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

Sat. Dec 7lllVal Kilmer and the New

Coke, 10 p.m. at Spirit BarlllLIVE DJ EVERY Sat.

night at Wait’s News,10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.lllChristmas Remembered

Concert, Choir, Handbells and Strings Nelson United Church 7 p.m.lllRaleigh live perfor-

mance from the Streaming Cafe in Kelowna on a ten-foot screen. Expressions Cafe, 7 p.m. FREElllEllison’s Cafe Acoustic

Unplugged Sessions proudly pres-ent Trevor Potts followed by Sally T & Rob Hay, 1-3 p.m.llRapunzel: 26th Annual

Christmas Pantomime, 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol TheatrellBlewett School Christmas

Craft Faire, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $2 admissionll27th Annual Kaslo Light

Up Celebration, 3 – 7 p.m. on Front StreetllSelfDesign High Annual

Fair Trade for Peace Market 10 a.m. to 5p.m.llAmnesty International

Write for Rights. Nelson Library 10-1 p.m. Will you join us? Inspiration, information www.writeathon.callThe Royal On Baker’s Local

Social, 8 p.m. $10 cover chargelMovie: All is Lost, 9:15 p.m.

and Last Vegas, 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre

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

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

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

at 4 p.m.Sun. Dec 8lllNiko at the Hume Library

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

lllKaraoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m.llRapunzel: 26th Annual

Christmas Pantomime, 2 p.m. at the Capitol TheatrellAmnesty International

Write for Rights. Oso Negro 11-3 p.m. Will you join us? Inspiration, information www.writeathon.callNelson Storytelling Guild

meeting at the Booksmyth bookstore on Baker Street. 7 p.m.lMovie: All is Lost, 7 p.m.

and Last Vegas, 1 p.m. at Civic TheatrelKootenay Christian Fellowship

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

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

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

Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822.

lCribbage at the Legion bever-age room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727.lAscension 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.Mon. Dec 9

lllSelkirk Pro-Musica presents Camerata Strings, 7:30 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Anglican ChurchlllSarah & Rich at the

Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.lScottish Country Dancing

7 - 9 p.m. Call 250-359-7545 or 250-352-1863 CANCELLED until Jan. 6lQi Gong at the Nelson

Seniors Centre 719 Vernon 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-inl Heritage Harmony

Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892

Tues. Dec 10lllDoug and Melody 6 p.m.

The Library Loungel Indoor Radio Control

Helicopter and small plane flying. All ages welcome, Central School 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. $5 Gym feelMovie: All is Lost, 7 p.m. and

Last Vegas, 9:15 p.m. at Civic TheatrelRotary Club of Nelson

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

Wed. Dec 11lllOpen mic night at

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

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llCFUW Nelson and District Club is hosting its Holiday Lunch 12 p.m. at the Banquet Hall of the New Grand HotelllFundraiser for Kukua

Pamoja-a youth centre in ghetto outside of Nairobi, which offers recreational and preventative health programs. The Moving Centre 11:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m.llEcoSociety Christmas

Craft Fair, at the Central School Gym at 811 Stanley Street in Nelson from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.llQueens Bay Christmas

Craft Faire, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. All Proceeds go to the Colbert FamilyllNelson Leafs vs. Golden,

7 p.m. at the Nelson Community ComplexlMovie: The Hobbit: The

Desolation of Smaug 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


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

lllKaraoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m.lllLuminous: a celebration

of light, 2 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Nelson Choral Society with Cottonwood Singers and special guests performing Bach’s Cantata 82a

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Wed. Dec 11 continuedlll Paul Landsberg at the

Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.lll Paul Langlois of the

Tragically Hip, 8 p.m. at the Spirit BarllCP Holiday Train Stops in

Nelson, 6:45 p.m.llChristmas Open House. 3-

8 p.m.Join us for mini-treatments and drink, eat and be pampered! Mountain Waters Spa and Wellnessl Alzheimers/ Dementia

Caregiver support group meet-ings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or email [email protected] 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.lDarts at the Nelson Legion.

7:30p.m. 250-352-7727.

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

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

Ann at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.lNelson & Area Elder Abuse

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

Thurs. Dec 12lllKiyo & Guests at the

Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.lllSelkirk College R&B

ensemble at Spirit Bar, 10 p.m.llThe Crash Reel presented

by Baldface Lodge, 7:30 p.n. at Civic Theatre. Door prizes!lMovie: The Hobbit: The

Desolation of Smaug, 10 p.m. at Civic TheatrelQi Gong at the Nelson United

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

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

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

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

every first and third Thurs of each month. - 10 a.m. at Christie-Lees Hall, Radio Ave uhttp://www.uniserve.com/


Irish Bar and Grill lllLongwalkshortdock with

RIM visuals at Spirit Bar, 10 p.m.llBackyard Booty at the

Capitol Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets $20.llEUCHRE: come play on

Fridays at Seniors’ Center, 717 Vernon St., Call 250-352-7078lSocial Dancing at Finleys


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

Desolation of Smaug at Civic TheatrelGender Outlaws, a support

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

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

Sat. Dec 14lllLuminous: a celebration

of light, 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Nelson Choral Society with Cottonwood Singers and special guests performing Bach’s Cantata 82alllMeow Mix at Spirit Bar,

10 p.m.lllLIVE DJ EVERY Sat.

night at Wait’s News,10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.lllKevin Stanway, Jotham

Corbett & April Lavine perform at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions, 1-3 p.m.llKaslo Christmas Artisan

Market, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Kaslo Hotel


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What’sHappeningSun. Dec 15 continuedllEcoSociety Christmas Craft

Fair, at the Central School Gym at 811 Stanley Street in Nelson from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.llYmir Christmas Craft

Fair, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Community Hall - baking, crafts, hot lunch, x-country skiingllLast Chance Christmas

Craft Faire, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Harrop Hall. 6066 McConnell Rd. Harrop. lMovie: The Hobbit: The

Desolation of Smaug at Civic Theatrel Kootenay Christian

Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving commu-nity developing relationshipslSt. Saviour’s Anglican



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

age room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727.lAscension Lutheran Church



2nd and 4th Sunday at 1 p.m.Mon. Dec 16lllSarah & Rich at the

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

ll La Leche League Nelson - breastfeeding information and support, 1 p.m. 312 Silica Street.lMovie: The Hobbit: The

Desolation of Smaug at Civic TheatrelScottish Country Dancing

7 - 9 p.m. Call 250-359-7545 or 250-352-1863 CANCELLED until Jan. 6lQi Gong at the J PNelson




The Library LoungellA Winter Celebration

reading at the Nelson Library, 7 p.m. Benefit for the Nelson Food Cupboardl Indoor Radio Control

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

Desolation of Smaug at Civic TheatrelRotary Club of Nelson


Wed. Dec 18glll Paul Landsberg at the

Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m.lMovie: The Hobbit: The

Desolation of Smaug at Civic TheatrelStitch 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.lDarts at the Nelson Legion.

7:30p.m. 250-352-7727.

lNelson 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 551-4951lOvereaters Anonymous

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

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

at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.lNelson & Area Elder Abuse

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


Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.lllJ Phlip of Dirty Bird

Records at the Spirit Bar, 10 p.m.lMovie: The Hobbit: The

Desolation of Smaug at Civic TheatrelQi Gong at the Nelson United

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

experience needed. Contact Angela [email protected] for more info & to book a spacelNelson 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


Irish Bar and Grill lllMoontricks with B-ron

at the Spirit Bar, 10 p.m.llA Child’s Christmas in

Wales - Nelson Youth Theatre at the Capitol Theatre, 7:30 p.m.llNelson Leafs vs. Castelgar,

7 p.m. at the Nelson Community ComplexlSocial Dancing at Finleys


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

Red 2 at Civic TheatrelGender Outlaws, a support

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


Sat. Dec 21lllAngel & April followed

by Steve Pierson on sitar perform at Ellison’s Cafe’s 6th anniversary, 1-3 p.m.lllBC/DC's Christmas

Crank Off w/ Sack Grabath at Spirit Bar, 10 p.m.lllLIVE DJ EVERY Sat.

night at Wait’s News,10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.

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What’sHappeningSat. Dec 21 continuedllKaslo Christmas Artisan

Market, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Kaslo HotelllWinter Solstice Indoor

Labyrinth Walk. Old Church Hall, 602 Kootenay Street. 1 p.m.. 250-352-9630. Everyone welcome.lNelson Chess Club meets:

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

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

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



lllKaraoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m.llCharles Dickens’ A

Christmas Carol - annual fund-raiser for Nelson Food Cupboard, Nelson United Church 7:30 p.m.llSanta visits WH20 - Make

sure to give Santa a high five and snap a shot riding with the ol’ man!lKootenay 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. 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. 250-352-7727lAscension Lutheran Church


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

Mon. Dec 23lllSarah & Rich at the

Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m.lScottish Country Dancing

7 - 9 p.m. Call 250-359-7545 or 250-352-1863 CANCELLED until Jan. 6lQi Gong at the Nelson




The Library LoungelRotary Club of Nelson


Wed. Dec 25lll Paul Landsberg at the

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

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


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

lllBoxing Day Bash Featuring Sweet Pickle, B-ron, and Dexter. 10 p.m. at the Spirit Bar

lNelson Women’s Centre. Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916.


Irish Bar and Grill lllBrian Rosen & The

What Now at Spirit BarlSocial Dancing at Finleys


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

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


Sat. Dec 28lllSmalltown DJ’s, 10 p.m.

at Spirit BarlNelson 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. Dec 29lllNiko at the Hume Library


lllKaraoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m.l Kootenay Christian

Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving commu-nity developing relationshipslSt. Saviour’s Anglican



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

age room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727lAscension Lutheran Church



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Nelson Police news: be safe this holiday season

Sunday, Dec 1, at 9:30 p.m., The Nelson Fire Department responded to reports of 2 separate accidents on highway 3a, two and five kilometers west of Nelson.

The on-duty crew responded to the first call, finding 2 vehicles with exten-sive damage. Airbags had deployed in the cars, but inju-ries were minor. One patient was transported to hospital by a family member. Slippery road conditions, a result of warm, wet snow, were a con-tributing factor.

Before the first accident had been cleaned up, a sec-ond call for an accident on Hwy 3a came in. Off-duty members were called in to attend. This accident involved a single vehicle which had slid off the road and down the embankment towards the railroad tracks. Again, exten-sive damage had occurred, but injuries appeared to be minor.

With the arrival of the wet, slippery snow, citizens of Nelson should be sure to have good snow tires, and to ensure they are ready for winter driving. Proper snow tires, indicated by the snow-flake symbol on the side of the tire, greatly improves a

vehicle’s handling capabili-ties in snowy conditions.

At 1039 hours, a citizen reported a tree had contacted a power line on Wasson St, resulting in sparks, flame, and smoke in the tree. Heavy snow had caused the branch to come into con-tact with the line. The fire self-extinguished in the wet conditions, once the tree was no longer touching the line. Nelson Fire Rescue attended the scene to assess the fire risk and to keep the public clear of the hazardous area until Nelson Hydro crews were able to trim the tree, mitigating the problem.

Nelson Fire Rescue and Nelson Hydro reminds the public to stay 10 metres away from the base of any tree that has contacted a power line and to call the Hydro Problem Reporting line at 1-877-324-9376 (1-877-32-HYDRO).

submitted by the Nelson Fire Department

Trail and Greater District RCMP have been fielding several enquiries about a possible US Fugitive that may be in the area of Fruitvale. On November 25, a Canadian Border Services

Agent observed a male and female hitchhiking on the Highway near Salmo while driving to work. When they arrived at work the CBSA worker noticed an alert that had been sent out from American authorities that matched the description of the two hitch hikers that had earlier been seen.

Police in Salmo and Trail were alerted and conducted enquiries throughout the area in an effort to determine which direction of travel the male and female took.

The couple was located by the Elk Valley Detachment and with further descrip-tions of tattoos and body marks being provided by the American authorities it was determined that the male and female were not involved and were not the wanted fugitives been sought out.

It does appear as though this information has been spread through the commu-nity by social media sites and the Trail and Greater District RCMP would like the actual details and result of the investigation known to the public.

On Saturday, Nov, 30, at approximately 09:02 p.m., Trail RCMP were dispatched

to a single vehicle motor vehicle crash involving an automobile on Hwy 3B just south of Fruitvale. Initial investigation has revealed that the vehicle was driven by a female with three male passengers when the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve. The vehicle was travelling north on Hwy 3B when it went off road right and down over an embankment. A male passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene while the driver sustained very serious injuries. The other two passengers received only minor injuries. The RCMP continue to investigate and have not ruled out speed or alcohol. Investigation has also revealed that two unidentified individuals were on scene assisting but depart-ed prior to police arrival. Investigators encourage these and any other witnesses to come forward as they may have information that could assist in the investigation.

The BC Coroner Service and the RCMP West Kootenay Traffic Services are continuing to investigate this collision.

Submitted by theTrail and Greater

District RCMP


With the upcoming holidays approaching, the Nelson Police Department would like to take this opportunity, as we do every year, to wish you and all your loved ones a happy and safe holiday season. The Nelson Police Department recognizes that there will

be holiday festivities occur-ring and would like remind all to make safe choices in the upcoming weeks. The Nelson Police Department would like to encourage those participating in holi-day festivities to not drink and drive, ensure you have alternative transportation,

and ensure that you have a safety plan in place includ-ing: not leaving any drinks or food unattended, making sure someone else knows where you are going and when you are planning to return, taking your mobile phone with you, reporting any suspicious activity to

staff, party hosts, or police. If there is any other

information that we can pro-vide to you that may assist you in planning a safe and happy Holiday, please feel free to contact us at 250-354-3919.

submitted by the Nelson City Police

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RCMP news: Multiple Vehicle accidents, US Fugitive


CommunityNewsCleaning up the basement fundraiser for Fire DepartmentSaturday Dec. 7, 9 a.m. at the Royal on Baker, Fundraiser for the Nelson Fire Department

The Royal hotel is having a garage sale to clean up the basement. As this was an order from the Fire Department, Owner/Manager Luke Menkes has decided to put the money towards a Fire Department charity. After consulting with the members of the department we have gra-ciously accepted the offer and will put the money raised from the garage sale towards a donation to the BC Firefighters Burn Foundation. The Burn

Foundation provides med-ical research and treat-ment to burn victims from across BC. Six or more residence from Nelson have benefited from the Burn Foundation. The Burn Foundation also runs an outdoor camp for young victims of accidental burns. The Nelson Firefighters will be assisting in send-ing a young burn victim to the burn camp this coming summer.

On behalf of the man-agement and staff of the

Royal hotel and the Fire Department, we invite everyone to the Royal hotel on Saturday, Dec. 7 to buy a piece of the history of the Royal and or just drop by to make a donation to the BC Firefighters Burn Foundation.

Nelson Fire Chief Simon Grypma and mem-bers of the Nelson Fire Department are challenging all Regional Fire Chiefs and thier departments as well as Nelson Police, RCMP and BC Ambulance to see

who can deliver the most food to the 8th Annual Miracle Marathon coming up December 7. This is a food drive that goes on in 5 different regions in the Kootenays simultaneously.

Nelson Fire Rescue will be delivering the fire truck load of donations to the Chahko Mika Mall at 9 a.m. hope to see many more fire trucks and emergency Vehicles there as well.

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PoliceNewsCastlegar RCMP have

received numerous complaints about a scam attempting to defraud people and obtain their credit card number. People are called and advised that they have won 26,000 air miles. When the caller presses 1 to collect their air miles, the person is put through to a male who then asks for the persons credit card number.

People should also be aware that in this scam that if they have call display that a local number will appear. The

people involved in the scam have to ability to disguise their long distance number with that of a local number.

Castlegar RCMP would like to remind people to be mindful about releasing their information over the phone. Should you require any fur-ther information, please do not hesitate to contact the Castlegar Detachment or CRIMESTOPPERS (1-800-222-TIPS)

submitted by Castlegar RCMP

Telephone scamColumbia Kootenay

ultural Alliance (CKCA) is seeking a qualified contrac-tor to redesign the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance website: www.basinculture.com.

Based in Nelson, BC, the CKCA has a staff of two and a Steering Committee of 14 volunteers from around the Columbia Basin, elected for two year terms. Most of our applicants do not live in Nelson, so we rely heavily on our website to distribute information and application

forms for the funding pro-grams. The site also provides information and resources for and about Basin artists, art and heritage organizations. Currently our website is out-dated and difficult to update.

Read the complete RFP by visiting www.basin-culture.com. All enquiries related to this RFP, includ-ing any requests for informa-tion and clarification, should be directed, in writing, to: Krista Patterson, via e-mail to: [email protected] or fax to: 250-352-2420.

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House&Home theexpress Update Friday, Dec. 6, 2013

Aluminum circuit wiring

Aluminum circuit wir-ing was commonly used from approximately 1965 to 1978. It was introduced as a less expensive alterna-tive to using copper wiring even though it did not con-duct electricity as well as copper wire. This problem was handled by using a slightly larger wire to carry the same amount of electric-ity as a copper wire. Some

of the problems specific to aluminum wire were:

• The wire tends to creep out or loosen from under the terminal screws

• It forms a rust or oxide that acts as an electri-cal insulator

• It is softer than cop-per which makes it easier to damage when working with the wire especially when tightening terminal screws

• Some of the earlier wire was prone to breaking

• Some connectors, receptacles, switches were

not compatibleThe result of the alu-

minum wire problems was overheating of the wire which resulted in house fires so the industry had to change. The receptacles, switches, and wire nuts were remanufactured over the years to become com-patible with aluminum or copper wiring.

If you only have a few circuits of aluminum wire you may find it simpler to replace the circuit wir-ing with copper. However, other ways to deal with

the aluminum wiring is to ensure the all outlet recep-tacles, switches, wire nuts are compatible with alu-minum and that antioxi-dant paste is used on the exposed ends of the wires. Also some jurisdictions have allowed a “pigtail” of copper wire from the alu-minum wire to the device being connected. It is rec-ommended that you have a licensed electrician fully evaluate your situation to advise the best approach to deal with the aluminum wiring.

There is aluminum circuit wiring in our house. Does this mean we have to overhaul our whole electrical system? Are there any other alternatives that we could have done to the circuit wiring?

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Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Christine Humphries, a molecular biologist

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Travel that involves crossing time-zones often causes travellers to experi-ence symptoms of jet-lag which include fatigue, dis-orientation, inability to sleep, irrationality and a low resis-tance to disease or illness. Jet-lag is caused by desyn-chronosis, a disturbance of your body’s internal clock. This clock normally regu-

lates the timing of biological functions, such as when to eat and sleep. These patterns of sleep and wake-fullness are called circadian rhythms, a Latin term meaning “about a day”. Put simply, after travel that involves crossing time-zones, the body is work-ing on a 24 hour cycle that no longer corresponds with daytime and night-time in the new time-zone.

The control centre of circadian rhythms is locat-ed in the hypothalamus of the brain and is called the suprachiasmatic nucleus,

more succinctly known as the SCN. The SCN is made up of about 20,000 neurons which respond to various sig-nals including signals from photoreceptors at the back of the eye. Signals are transmit-ted from the SCN to control body functions that affect the sleep/wake cycle, such as body temperature, hor-mone secretion, urine pro-duction, blood pressure and other metabolic processes. One hormone, melatonin, is an important regulator of cir-cadian rhythms. Production of melatonin, which triggers

drowsiness, occurs in the pineal gland. The input of sunlight is transmitted from the eyes, to the SCN which then tells the pineal gland to switch off the production of melatonin. This is why most of us do not feel sleepy dur-ing daylight hours.

Many travel websites suggest a variety of strate-gies to alleviate the symp-toms of jet-lag, however, no matter what you do, it gener-ally takes the SCN about 1 day per time-zone crossed to adjust to a new sleep/wake cycle.

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Opinion&editorialCommentary: Obligations To Veterans And Their Families

I have always main-tained that whether we agree with a particular mili-tary mission or not, it is our duty to look

after members of our Armed Forces when they return home. Unfortunately, this does not seem to be the case under the current Conservative government.

Last month, Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent identified serious short-coming in the supports available to injured veterans and their families. In his words: “We either deal with these issues now or we are going to have to deal with the cost later.”

That is why it was disappointing to hear Veterans Affairs Minister Julian Fantino say that with respect to meet-ing the needs of veterans and their families, his government “is also being mindful of our responsibility to the Canadian taxpayer.”

This statement is not consistent with reality. This government wast-ed $50 million on a G8 slush fund in Tony Clement’s riding, spent over

$25 million on Economic Action Plan advertisements, and continues to fund an outdated, undemocratic Senate rife with spending scandals at a cost of $100 million per year.

It also spent $35 million on legal fees and six years fighting Dennis Manuge and injured veterans in court over an unjust clawback to their dis-ability pensions. The federal govern-ment is now fighting veterans in two more court battles - injured RCMP veterans over disability clawbacks and injured Afghanistan veterans over the level of financial support under the New Veterans Charter.

As a further affront to veterans, the Harper government plans to close nine Veterans Affairs offices in smaller communities by 2015 as a cost-cutting measure. This will force veterans to travel long-distances to other cities for service or rely on impersonal website, phone apps, and call centres. This type of impersonal service is a huge barrier for many who are disabled.

This government must start paying more than lip service to show their sup-port for veterans and their families. The men and women who join the Canadian Forces (CF) and the Royal Canadian

Mounted Police (RCMP) have accepted unlimited liability, knowing they may be called upon to risk their lives on behalf of Canada.

In turn, the government and people of Canada have an obligation to care for and support those who risk their lives in service to our country - from the moment they sign up to the moment they pass away, including a dignified funeral and burial. Reference to this sacred obligation or social contract is found in most legislation that defines the benefits and services available to our veterans.

I am convinced that Canadian tax-payers support better benefits and ser-vices for veterans and their families. They want to ensure that they are treated with dignity and respect and have access to hearing aids, wheelchairs, home care, long-term care, career transition sup-port, financial support, and retirement security. They do not want the federal government to balance the books on the backs of those who served our country.

It is time to restore our obligation to veterans and their families and make immediate improvements in benefits and support.

This is a mark of a civilized society.

by Alex Atamanenko, MP

Commentary: GE/GMO’s are safeby Nina George of the Centre for Inquiry

There is a lot of distrust and misinformation concern-ing the safety of GE/GMO products. Despite loud oppo-sition to the technology by various activist groups, evi-dence — scientific evidence — has continued to show the environmental and health benefits of GE crops (corn, rice, soy) and products (insu-lin, vaccines).

However, the American Medical Association, the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, the British Royal

Society, the European Commission, the Union of German Academics of Sciences and Humanities, Food Standards of Australia and New Zealand, the French Academy of Sciences, Health Canada, the World Health Organization (WHO) and every other respected orga-nization that has examined the 25 years + of scientific evidence have come to the same conclusion: consuming foods and products contain-ing ingredients derived from

present GE crops and prod-ucts are not health hazards and have significant benefits.

With climate change, genetic engineering gives farmers new seeds that have been engineered for a rap-idly changing landscape. For instance, UC Davis sci-entists have developed rice for coastal rice farmers that were unable to grow rice because their rice fields were being flooded due to climate change. This new flood toler-ant rice offers relief for the

world’s poorest farmers who can now grow rice again and they can save that very seed for next year’s crop. Would any BC person refuse a GE developed seed if their fam-ily was starving and going blind?

Here in BC, ideology and ignorance is trumping the broad scientific consensus on the safety and benefits of our present day GE products. And I thought it was only the Harper government that was anti-science.

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The Importance of LiteratureIn these

days of techno-logical advanc-

es and social media, books are often lost in the shuffle. Instead of using my leisure time to figure out what my friend Dana had for lunch (for your information it was peanut butter straight from the jar), a good use of it is to get acquainted with books.

Books have been a source of knowledge and entertainment since who knows when and continue to be a source of enter-tainment for many but in this society of action mov-ies and television dramas, books are often lost in the

shuffle. Books often take some time to get into but perseverance can pay off with a memorable thrilling experience depending on the right book.

So where can you find the right book? There are a few places locally that sell all sorts of literature from Otter Books on Baker Street to Coles at the mall. You can even buy books virtu-ally now with devices that can hold hundreds of books in the palm of your hand. Literature often gets over-looked in pop culture but they have just as much to offer as any other form of entertainment.

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

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The Express Survey is not a scientific survey but is intended to promote discussion in our community.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

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

TheSurveyIt’s a new year

and time for affirming my future. I have dis-covered making state-ments about what I would like to accom-

plish in the new year actually works. So I am publicly making my news year’s resolutions for you all to see. The three areas in my life are: me per-sonally, The Express News Update, and my newest venture; Expressions Cafe.

Personally: I will not complain about the weather. Weather is weather is there is nothing we can do about it.

I will throw out all my old let-ters. At the moment they only remind me how stupid and silly I’ve been. I believe that to stay in the present, I must do all I can to let go of the past.

I will make time for myself. This is perhaps the hardest resolution for

me. I have not had a “vacation” prob-ably in over a decade. Part of the rea-son is that I enjoy what I do and am passionate about it, yet I realize I have to make sure that I am fed emotionally in order to keep giving.

I will participate in anonymous giving this year. I will give to some people, without them realizing where that gift came from. They will not be able to say thank you to me, and I will have to get my satisfaction from the act of giving alone.

Expressions Cafe: We have been open regularly for approximately two months, as a night cafe. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, six o’clock until no one is here. The only regularly scheduled event at present is Open Mic on Wednesday nights. In the new year I want to have more regularly scheduled events each week. I also, want to have events for

kids. How I do this I’m not quite sure, but maybe you have an idea and can help me.

I continually work toward making the venue more comfortable and better quality. Our sound is as top-notch as we can get. But there is work we can do on stage lighting.

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On behalf of myself, our staff; Rory Case, Robin Murray, and our reliable volunteer: Xochilt Donaji, we wish you the best of the season and happy and productive New Year.

Editorial

By Nelson Becker

My wishes for the New Year

Agree or disagree? Baker Street should never be closed permanently to cars.

Last week’s survey response:

THAT would be a dumb move.LET cars after 6 p.m. until 8 or 9

unless there is an evening event requir-ing closure.

I believe even the small amenity areas on Baker should be removed. It seems to attract out of control people more than any others. I would like to see more restaurant patios on Baker, like the one outside Main Street Diner.

Comments:I don’t have enough information to

cast a vote.IT sounds romantic, but the Baker

Street businesses have enough challenges. Closing Baker Street would drive more people to the franchises at the mall.

HAVEN’T we had enough problems with the amenity areas?? Closing Baker would just create a huge, unmanageable amenity area! Bad idea!

Do you make New years resolutions?

IT would be nice to have Baker St. closed to traffic from Kootenay to Hall St. with the streetcar the only vehicle allowed. Parking could be accommodated down near the CPR lands and your parking stub could be your ticket to ride the street car at no extra charge.

I’D be open to part of the street being closed off. I like what they’ve done in Revelstoke.

54.2% said YES and 45.8%

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