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Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 Vol. 5, No. 04building Nelson & area community since 1988
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Emma Kade album release at Expressions Night Café
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Emma Kade album release at Expressions Performance CaféSaturday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m. at Expressions Performance Café, 554 Ward Street. Tickets $10
Get It On Vinyl is presenting Emma Kade’s release party for her debut album “Transparent” at the leg-endary Expressions Cafe. Originally from Creston, Emma Kade taught herself to play guitar and developed a unique style based on her love of blues, country, pop and folk music.
She began writing lyrics and original music that quickly caught the attention of the YouTube community, generating tens of thousands of views and develop-ing fans across North America. Emma is the absolute definition of a singer/songwriter in today’s music world.
This all ages show is $5 at the door or can be purchased at Eddy’s Music store. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with the show starting at 8.
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Big Lip Sync returns to CapitolRegister by Friday, Feb. 13Auditions Sunday, Feb 15
Remember back in 2011, when the Capitol Theatre held its last Community Big Lip Sync Contest? Remember how much fun it was? Remember how you wished you’d had the gumption to enter and how you’d decided that next year you would? But next year never came ... until now!
On Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. the Capitol Theatre hosts the Big Lip Sync Contest Revival, a chance to make good on that long ago resolution to get up on the stage and (silently) belt out that beloved Tina Turner song!
To enter the Big Lip Sync Contest register at the Capitol Box Office or by calling 250-352-6363 by Friday, Feb. 13
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On screen: Of Mice And MenSaturday, Jan. 31, 7 p.m. athe the Capitol Theatre
James Franco and Chris O’Dowd star in the hit Broadway production Of Mice And Men, filmed on stage by National Theatre Live. This land-mark revival of Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck’s play is a powerful portrait of the American spirit and a heartbreaking testament to the bonds of friendship.
Tickets are $15 for adults or $12 for students. Phone 250-352-6363. or buy tickets online.
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Indie publishing presentationTuesday, Feb. 17, 7p.m. at the Nelson Public Library
Award-winning indie author Kristene Perron offers insight into the sometimes confusing world of self-publishing. This free, one-hour presen-tation will help writers choose a pub-lishing path, learn how it works and how to avoid pitfalls along the way, and get tips on marketing and promo-tion. Writers of all levels are welcome and Internet fluency is not required.
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Modern organ concertMonday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. at Shambhala Hall, Selkirk College
As part of the Selkirk Pro-Musica Concert series, Gilles Parenteau will give a performance entitled Taking the Modern Organ in Brilliant New Directions. Using the technical stan-dard of MIDI (musical instrument digital interface), allows a wide vari-ety of electronic musical instruments, computers and other related devices to communicate with one another. Parenteau has designed a new layout of keyboards that is sure to delight.
Tickets are are $15 and available at Otter Books in Nelson.
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Chris Gibbs - Like Father, Like Son? Sorry.(comedy) Saturday, February 7 at 8:00 p.m.
Ballet Jorgen Canada - CINDERELLAWednesday, February 11 at 8:00 p.m.
Big Lip Sync Contest Register by February 13 Auditions February 15 and Show March 7.
QuickLinks: Arts&entertainmentHedwig and the Angry Inch
February 12-14, 19-21 and 26-28 at 7:30 p.m. at Shambhala Hall
heartbreaking and wickedly funny, hedwig and the Angry Inch is a musical comedy that tells the story of a fictional rock ‘n’ roll band, fronted by hedwig, an “internation-ally ignored song stylist” from East Berlin who has survived a botched sex change operation.
Starring Nelson’s Cultural Ambassasdor, Bessie Wapp and Sydney Black and directed by Pat henman, hedwig and the Angry Inch may be inappropriate for chil-dren 12 and under. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students (plus applicable taxes and fees) and are available at the Capitol Theatre Box office.
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Valentines Day ConcertSaturday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m. at the Blue House, 503 Fourth St. Nelson
An evening of love songs from across the centuries. The beautiful and talented Noémi Kiss and Rita Deane will perform works by Dowland, Sor, Giuliani, Rodrigo, Sieber, Britten and more. Tickets on sale at Otter Books.
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Bringing music to the next level Volpix means all that with music that makes the night move and has full of life, joy, power, drive, and the spirit with the heart and soul. Watch him at:
JR Louis, Pierson and GalmSaturday, Jan. 31, 1-3 p.m. Ellison’s Cafe, 523 Front St.
Described as a folk-rock-country dumpster fire of back alley melodies, JR gives his own unique take on old sounds and song styles. This Medicine hat artist reflects the heart of Southern Alberta in a way that has never seemed so genuine. JR Louis embodies what it means to be a soulful young man.
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Friday, Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 7 12:30 & 6:30 p.m. at the Shambhala Music and Performance Hall at Selkirk College (Tenth St.)
Amnesty International Nelson is presenting REEL AWARENESS, the 15th annual human Rights Film Festival, bringing together inspiration and information in a collection of eye-opening, critically acclaimed docu-mentaries from around the world.
The festival kicks off on Friday eve-ning at 7:00 with The Secret Trial 5, an examination of one of the human costs of the war on terror. At 8:50 is Music and Coexistence. Saturday afternoon begins at 1:00 with Apartheid: Voices in Black and White. where filmmakers explore Apartheid and its legacy in South Africa. At 2:00 Everyday Rebellion, celebrates the power of creative non-violent protest and civil disobedience by drawing on many examples from around the world. The festival closes on Saturday evening with Granito: How to Nail a Dictator. The film’s producers will connect in via Skype to introduce their film. The 8:30 film is Kismet, showing how Turkish soap operas are helping women across the region to claim their rights and trans-form their lives.
Tickets are available at Otter Books in Nelson or at the door. Each evening presentation is $10; Saturday afternoon is by donation.
Pete Seeger Memorial ConcertSaturday, Jan. 31, dinner at 5 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. at The Junction Church, Near the Junction of Hwy’s 3 & 6 Just before Mt. Sentinel
When Pete Seeger passed away Jan. 27, 2014 at age 94, it touched many hearts internationally. “Since Pete’s essence was all about justice - our benefit concert, in support of the International Justice Mission’s work freeing the captives of child slavery - will be fitting,” say organizers.
Performing live will be holly hyatt & Jon Burden, Dan Perrault, Catherine McGrath & Friends, Sugar and Spice w/ Bo & Roxanne, and Kenny Conrad & Olin McKay. A vegetarian / gluten & dairy-Free Dinnerwill be Prepared by Thalia Thiessen.
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QuickLinks: CommunityNewsHospice volunteer training
First and last weekends of FebruaryNelson & District hospice Society
is offering a 30-hour volunteer train-ing that provides the basic training necessary to volunteer in any hos-pice within BC. To apply, please fol-low these steps: become familiar with Nelson hospice by viewing their web-site. Click on “Volunteering”, then download andcomplete the applica-tion form.
The Nelson Rotary Club is look-ing for applicants to the Adventure in Citizenship Program in the National Capital Region.
From May 3 to May 6, 2015, pro-gram participants will join other young Canadians in discussing and debating the issues impacting Canada today. The diversity of Canada and the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship will be a key focus of the program. Participants will be billeted with host families and provided with bed and breakfast and transportation to and from the program.
The selected student must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant between the ages of 16 and 18 by May 1, 2015, enrolled in and attending school (grade 11 or 12), and maintain-ing acceptable grade standards.
Travel arrangements and expenses are provided by the Nelson Rotary Club. For more information and appli-cation forms, contact Eileen holland
Andy and Paul Cowan Wrapping 2014 (Andy Left – Paul Right) Over the Holidays the Staff at Cowan’s set up a creative wrapping station by donation for the Nelson Food Cupboard, they collected money / food donations and were surprised at the wonderful feedback they got. They have more plans for next year and by the request of their customers they are planning more fun and creative events throughout the year.
Grief Support SeriesThursday, Feb. 12 until Mar. 5, 6-8 p.m.
Nelson & District hospice Society is offering a free Grief Support Series for anyone grieving the loss of some-one through death. The group will run for four weeks. Pre-registration is required but attendance is free.
For those who have lost some-one through death, the cycle of loss through detachment, despair and anger to recovery can be a lonely, frightening and overwhelming experi-ence, even when family and friends are trying to support us. A grief sup-port group provides a safe, supportive environment where the bereaved can learn that the way they are experi-encing their grief is normal and very individual. Grief is a healthy response to loss that needs to be acknowledged and expressed before we can move on. Working through feelings about losses and sharing them with others who are also grieving decreases our isolation and loneliness while helping us learn how to experience and work through our pain.
For more information and/or to register, please call Nelson hospice at 250-352-2337 or email [email protected]. All calls are confidential. Donations gratefully accepted.
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Of Mice and Men - National Theatre of Great Britain, a Capitol Theatre Performance On Screen, 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre http://www.capitol-theatre.bc.ca
Teen Exam Cram at the Nelson Public Library: tutors, food and a place to study.
Nelson Leafs vs Grand Forks at the Nelson & District Community Complex 7 p.m.,
Cribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 pm. Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464
religious servicesCentre for Spiritual Living Sunday
Celebration. Meditation 10:30am, Celebration 11:00am. 602 Kootenay St. Everyone Welcome.www.cslwestkootenay.org
Oneness Blessings - meditation and divine energy transfer 9:30 a.m., Manistone healing Centre, 2nd Floor, 507 Baker St.
Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre Open Public Sitting hours 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 812 Stanley
First Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m Pastor: John Thwaites
Kootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving community developing rela-tionships
St. Saviour’s Anglican Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711
St. John’s Lutheran Church service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250-354-3308.
Nelson United Church service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822.
Unity Centre of the Kootenays Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394
Ascension Lutheran Church service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515.
Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m.
Nelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., 2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or [email protected]
Bethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322
Mon. Feb. 02live music
Gilles Parenteau plays moder organ 7:30 p.m., Shambhala hall, Selkirk College
Jazz: Jesse & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 -10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge
Max Hawk and The Raptors 7-9 p.m. at the Royal
special eventMovie: Groundhog Day (1993-Bill Murray)
7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre. Free for members.
What’sOn this weekFri. Jan. 30
live musicEnsemble Vivant in “From Bach to Piazzolla”
with pianist Catherine Wilson and jazz legend Don Thompson on vibes in a genre-diverse program ranging from classical to Latin and other jazz styles 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
The Boom Booms w/ guests at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar
After Work Dance Party - kicks off at 6 p.m. then DJ at 9 p.m. until close at Finleys
Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.6-8pm Steve Rudolph, guitar, vocals - rock
8:30 - 12am Open Stage w/ Marty, Patrick and Jimmy at the Royal
special eventsNelson Leafs vs Fernie at the Nelson & District
Community Complex 7 p.m.Family Literacy Event at the Nelson Public
Library 10:15 a.m. Pre-register 250-352-6333 or online http://nelsonpubliclibraryevents.word-press.com/
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Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak meet every week at 7 a.m. at the hume
Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St
Wed. Feb. 04live music
Open mic night at Expressions Night Café , 554 Ward st. 6 - 10 p.m. Coffee,tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910
Jazz: Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge
Eclectic Guitar: Eric Johnson and Mike Stern 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre http://www.capitolthe-atre.bc.ca
Sali Bracewell, piano, vocals 6-7:30 pm Vibe R/B - Soul 8-10 pm at the Royal
Karaoke Dance Party beginning at 9 p.m. at Finleys
ongoing eventsWild & Wacky Wednesdays at the Nelson
Public Library on the first Wednesday of every month, 3:30 p.m. for youth 12 and up.
Senior Citizens monthly meeting, 717 Vernon St., 10:30 a.m. All seniors welcome Women’s Kundalini yoga 10 a.m. at the Nelson Women’s Centre. By donation. All self-identified women are welcome.
Overeaters Anonymous meeting at the Community Medical Clinc, main floor. Anyone with a problem with food is welcome. Noon to 1 p.m.
Preschool Storytime for 3 – 5 year olds 10:15 – 10:45.Preregister online at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333.
Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street
Nelson Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. every Wednesday 6pm -Annex, Selkirk `10th St Campus. New members welcome. small facility fee, first visit free.http://www.nelson-tech-club.info/ email info@nelson- tech-club.info
Nelson Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7 p.m. in The Nelson Senior Citizens Building, 717 Vernon St
Overeaters Anonymous meeting: Community First health Co-op, 518 Lake St. Rm. 104, 12-1 p.m. 250-825-4105
NDYC Air hockey (11 yrs and younger) 3:30-5:30, 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Darts at Nelson Legion lounge (Legion membership available to public) 7:30 pm (250)352-7727
Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 726 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008.www.nelsonelderabuse.org/
Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St
Thurs. Feb. 05live music
Jazz: J Greg Walter at the Library Lounge. 6-10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge
College DJ Night at Finley’sDylann McPherson, guitar, piano & vocals 6
- 8pm. at the Royalongoing events
Movie: Force Majeure 7:30 p.m.. at Civic Theatre
Qi Gong at the United Church 10.30a.m. $3 drop in fee
Ping pong at the Savoy Lanes $5 drop-in, 6-10 p.m
Ladies Target Shooting. No experience need-ed. Contact Angela [email protected] for more info & to book a space
Kootenay Quilters Guild every first and third Thurs of each month. - 10 a.m. at Christie-Lees hall, Radio Ave
NDYC Skate lessons 4-6 pm, Sewing Club 6:30-8:30 pm, Movie night 8-10 pm. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St
Nelson & Area: Fri. Jan 30- Sun. Feb. 08Mon. Feb. 02 cont’d
ongoing eventsQi Gong at the Nelson Seniors Centre 726
Vernon 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-inArchery at the Rod and Gun Club from 6 p.m.
to 8 p.m. first visit freeNelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson
United Church at 602 Silica StreetNeed low cost dental care? Assessment for
at Civic TheatreKundalini Yoga at Shambhala Meditation
Centre 5-6:30 Tuesdays Please call for further information 352-6132
RC plane flying, Every Tuesday,4pm. Wildflower School, Nelson,$3 per young-ster, all ages welcome. No RC cars please. Planes, helicopters, Drones, hovercraft all OK. Teaching available, some models available to try out.
Ascension Lutheran Church service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515.
Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m.
Sacred Heart Mass, Proctor 2nd and 4th Sunday at 1 p.m.
Nelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., 2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or [email protected]
Bethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322
Quaker Worship 10:30 a.m.-12 noon Womens’ Centre 420 Mill Street enter at rear door 250/354-4281 2nd Sundays of the month
Plan AheadAmnesty International Nelson presents REEL
AWARENESS, the 15th annual human Rights Film Festival at the Shambala hall Tickets at Otter Books, door, Friday Feb. 6 and Saturday Feb. 7
Exhibit: Boukje Elzinga: La Puerta Negra at Touchstones Nelson Gallery B 1-3 p.m. opening reception and artist talk on Saturday, Feb. 7
Cinderella - Ballet Jorgen 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Wednesday, Feb. 11
Nutritious cooking on a budget with Maggie Jones at the Women’s Centre, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5 fee. Wednesday, Feb. 11
Valentine’s Day Concert - Noémi Kiss & Rita Deane at 7:30 pm The Blue house, 503 Fourth Street, Nelson An evening of love songs from across the centuries. Saturday, Feb. 14
Scarlet Mary Rose and The heavy Petal Burlesque 10th anniversary Valentines Burlesque Show at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Saturday, Feb. 14
Nelson Leafs vs Castlegar at the Nelson & District Community Complex 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 15
The Wilderness of Manitoba at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar, Monday, Feb 16
Nelson Daybreak’s International Tasting Faire at Prestige 5:30 $25 Tickets at BCAA, Nelson Family Eyecare. Wednesday, Feb. 18
Coldest Night of the Year Walk to raise funds for Room to Live Campaign, Saturday Feb. 21 www.coldestnightoftheyear.org/location/nelson
Nelson & Area: Fri. Jan 30- Sun. Feb. 08Nelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome
Meat Draws and Karaoke at Nelson Legion lounge (Membership available to public). 3:30 pm (250)352-7727
NDYC Youth BBQ 3-5 pm, Poolshark (pool) 7-9 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
religious servicesCathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson
at 7 p.m.Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.Sun. Feb. 08
live musicJazz: Nikko at the hume Library Lounge. 6-
10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-loungeKaraoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m.
ongoing eventsMovie: TBA at Civic TheatreCribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 pm.
Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464
religious servicesCentre for Spiritual Living Sunday
Celebration. Meditation 10:30am, Celebration 11:00am. 602 Kootenay St. Everyone Welcome.www.cslwestkootenay.org
Oneness Blessings - meditation and divine energy transfer 9:30 a.m., Manistone healing Centre, 2nd Floor, 507 Baker St.
Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre Open Public Sitting hours 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 812 Stanley
First Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m Pastor: John Thwaites
Kootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine pur-pose, serving community developing relationships
St. Saviour’s Anglican Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711
St. John’s Lutheran Church service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250-354-3308.
Nelson United Church service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822.
Unity Centre of the Kootenays Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394
Fri. Feb. 06live music
Bob Marley’s 70th Birthday Bash ft. Gisto + Dubconscious at Spiritbar http://www.hume-hotel.com/spiritbar
After Work Dance Party - kicks off at 6 p.m. then DJ at 9 p.m. until close at Finleys
Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.Open Stage hosted by Marty Carter and Patrick
Bonin 8:30 p.m. at the Royalongoing events
Movie: TBA at Civic TheatreGender Outlaws, a support and social group
for trans and gender diverse folks. Trans Connect 250-354-5362.
Food Pantry at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11am. Everyone welcome.
NDYC Ball hockey (11 years and younger) 4-6 pm, Battle at the youth centre (skateboarding) 7-8 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Sat. Feb. 07live music
Emma Kade’s Album Release Party: “Transparent” at Expressions Night Café , 554 Ward St. 8- 10 p.m. Tickets $5 at Eddy Music or at the door.
The Funk Hunters w/ Smoothie on Sax - AV Set at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spir-itbar
Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70s-
now. Finley'sOpen Jam with Vince Curly 2-6 p.m. at the
RoyalSmall World Project play jazz and world
music 8 p.m. at the Rossland Miner's hall special events
Comedy: Like Father, Like Son? Sorry - Chris Gibbs 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre www.capi-toltheatre.bc.ca
Wednesday, Feb 4, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at ExpressionsFriday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m. Selfdesign High Benefit: films, open mic, silent auctionSaturday, Feb. 7, p.m. Emma Kade’s Album Release Party,
Passionate singer-songwriter from CrestonWednesday, Feb 11, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at ExpressionsWednesday, Feb 18, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions
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Opinion&editorialWhen it came
to declining extra opportu-
nities saying no was next to impossible. however now I find it much easier due to time constraints and lack of energy. Feeling obligated to take advantage of everything that comes your way is normal but to me it’s unnecessary.
A good example of this would be extra work, many of us feel the need to put in 40+ hours a week as it’s considered the norm but if you only need 30+ and if you feel that the former is too much by all
means feel free to work less. It may not be possible to do so due to your pres-ent circumstances but we shouldn’t feel the need to work as much as humanly possible. Work within your limits and only push your-self if you feel like, pacing is key.
I’m not saying to not push yourself. Sometimes even exceeding our limits is a good thing as it shows the potential for accomplish-ment as well as giving us the opportunity to test our own personal boundaries. Find a rhythm that works for you and go for it.
Spencer Pollard is a young man living in Nelson BC with an interest in digital arts and writing. His ideas are of benefit to all of Nelson, and to stroke his abnormally large ego
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Stop!! - A message to Nelson City Council: function before beauty
By Nelson Becker
This Monday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m., Nelson City Council, at a special meeting will address the question of the four million dollar
project to upgrade infrastructure to water and electricity and sewer on hall Street.
Because they’re ripping up the street, they thought that this would be an ideal time to beautify hall Street and make it an easy thoroughfare between Baker Street and the lakeside.
Last Monday, Januray 26, the City set up an information session at the Adventure hotel in order to give the community a chance to see what the proposed project looks like, as well as to solicit comments. The announcement of the January 26 public meeting was made Jan. 22, giving just four days notice.
The request for comments during the meeting at the hotel was a farce in that there is no way that the solicited comments and ideas can be properly examined just three weeks before they are planning to make a final decision. It is also clear that there is much resistance to the proposed “beautification” changes.
I ask council and the Mayor to put the brakes on the beautification aspect of their plan and go ahead with the infrastructure renos.
Council must not approve this project in total, but must separate the infrastructure renovations from everything else. They should approve the infrastructure and pause the rest of the development auntil there is general acceptance of the direction that we would like this community to go in.
When I asked how much the
project would cost, I was told around four million dollars, but I was assured that it was not coming out of new taxes, but rather another fund. If we have money to spend on “beautification of hall Street”, might that money be spent on higher priorities, upgradin Baker Street, for example?
The drawings supplied, give the impression that we live in a flat town and do not realistically give you a sense of traffic flows and pedestrian flows on our hilly hall Street. If the City really wants to convince us that this is truly of benefit for our community, why not create either a 3-D Model, or at least a virtual 3-D model to prove their point. As it is, it would be a mistake to move ahead on the whole project.
The project plans can be viewed at:http://www.nelson.ca/
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Nelson Police: Arson arrest made in October 2014 fireOn October 4 2014, the Nelson
Police Department and the Nelson Fire Department attended a suspicious fire in the lower level of a Nelson heritage Building located at 303 Vernon Street, Nelson.
The fire had started in the basement and storage area below the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences which
occupies the upper floor of the build-ing. There are also two private resi-dences above where the fire was start-ed. All occupants were able to safely exit their residences and the fire was extinguished in time to save the build-ing. Total damage was estimated to be at $25 000 dollars.
After a lengthy investigation, the
Nelson Police Department arrested and formally charged a 19 year- old Creston resident on Thursday, Jan. 22 for Arson. he was released on a Recognizance of Bail with strict conditions and is sched-uled to appear in Nelson Provincial Court on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015.
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Castlegar RCMP: three men caught with stolen property and drugsOn Thursday, Jan. 22, Castlegar
RCMP arrested three suspects alleged to have committed multiple offenc-es in the Castlegar area. In total, the three adult males are facing a total of 16 charges including theft under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, fraud under $5,000 and possession of drugs. Two of the men are from the Grande Prairie area and one had been living in Castlegar.
The incidents are all believed to have been committed within 15 hours of the three males coming to the Castlegar area. At 10:30 a.m. on January 22, Castlegar RCMP Detachment members received a report of a theft from a vehicle which had occurred overnight. At 11:30 a.m.
a report was received of a suspicious male attempting to use a credit card at a business. The employee noted the credit card had a flag on it from the issuer and went to speak to the male, who departed with the credit card. At 1:49 p.m. another victim reported a theft from a vehicle. Items taken from the vehicle included the credit card used at the previous business.
Based on the record of the trans-actions on the stolen credit card and information provided to police by local businesses, the suspects were found to be associated to a hotel room in Castlegar. When the one of the suspects returned to the hotel room at 3:27 p.m., he was taken into cus-tody by police and also found to be in possession of methamphetamine. At
4:50 p.m., the other two suspects were arrested at the hotel room. Numerous stolen items and items purchased with the stolen card were recovered from the hotel room and from the sus-pects. Investigation also showed the suspects travelled from Alberta in a truck reported stolen from Grande Prairie. The stolen vehicle was also recovered.
On Tuesday, Jan. 27, the three men entered guilty pleas on a num-ber of the charges. As a result, two of the men received sentences of 50 days in custody and a $100.00 Victim Surcharge each. The third received a sentence of 80 days in custody and a $100.00 Victim Surcharge.
submitted by the Castlegar RCMP
In the early morning hours of Friday Jan. 23, the Trail RCMP were called to two commercial B&E’s in the city within an hour of each other. Ackland Grainger and Gerick’s Cycle both had their front doors smashed and cash and property stolen. Video surveillance captured images of the male suspect and a vehicle.
On January 24th the stolen Ford F350 used by the suspect was located in West Trail. Investigation soon lead police to a residence on Wilmes Lane
where a 37 year old female was taken into custody. A search warrant was executed at the residence and evi-dence from both of the break and enters was seized along with items stolen from a break in at Sound West in December 2014. Items recovered from the stolen truck also linked the suspect to a theft of tools from a City of Trail work truck. It is believed the couple recently relocated to Trail from the lower mainland. The female was released with a pending court date of
April 2nd in Rossland.In the early morning hours of
January 27th, Kamloops RCMP arrested the male sought in the local reak and enters after he stole a ‘bait’ vehicle in Kamloops. Kamloops Detachment is investigating a rash of crimes committed overnight. The male will be held in custody and will be facing numerous charges related to his crime spree in Trail.
submitted by the Trail RCMP
Trail RCMP: vehicle thief and break and enter suspect in custody
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