Nelson Star Friday, October 21, 2011
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Cuts to Nelson Bus Service
Transit angst spills over in the downtown Nelson transit users and advocates rallied again Thursday to protest cuts to the city’s bus service. About 50 people were involved in the rally at its peak. Chanting and waving placards, they marched from the library to city hall. Organizer Curtis Nickason took issue with Mayor John Dooley’s characterization of transit in a recent Star story as an “emotional” issue. “Seems to me it’s a ridership issue,”
ABOVE and BOTTOM RIGHT: Transit advocates marched from the library to city hall Thursday. BOTTOM LEFT: Barry Nelson (with sign) and Curtis Nickason rallied the crowd.
Text and photos by Greg Nesteroff
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Nickason said to cheers. “I see seniors here fighting for transit. I see the disabled, students, families. “Bottom line is I see people relying on a service that gets us around this town and allows us to support our local businesses.” The city cancelled Sunday bus service
in August, although council has since passed a motion to look at alternate ways of funding it. Barry Nelson told the crowd Vancouver provides much larger per-rider subsidies. “It kind of says the transit system in Nelson is getting a raw deal.”
Notice: The Annual Fall Meeting of the Granite Pointe Golf & Recreation Society will be held at the Granite Pointe Clubhouse on Wednesday, October 26 at 7:00 PM. Please plan to attend for the election of six Directors to Board of the Society. An update of 2011 results to date and plans for 2012 will also be discussed.
The local chapter of the MS Society would like to thank everyone who helped make the 8th Annual “A Taste of Nelson” such a successful event! SOLD OUT. Congratulations to BIBO, who was voted by our guests to receive the “Best Presentation Award” for the presentation of their Snow Crab Croquette. June McEwen of BIBO says, “We want to thank everyone who came out to support the MS Society and take part in such a great event!” THANK YOU! To our food and beverage suppliers for donating the amazing food
and drink enjoyed throughout the evening! All Seasons Cafe BIBO Bogustown Pub Chiller’s Pub Dock ‘n’ Duck El Taco Kootenay Bakery Cafe Leo’s Pizza & Greek Taverna Lucky Cupcakes Main Street Diner
Max & Irma’s Kitchen Nelson Brewing Co. Oso Negro Outer Clove Ric’s Grill Sage Tapas & Wine Bar Skimmerhorn Winery Smokewood BBQ The Vienna
Thank you to our fabulous sponsors who helped make this event such a success!
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Thank you to our volunteers from the Rhythm Ropers and the Selkirk College Hotel & Resort Management Program. A HUGE THANK YOU to our Silent Auction Donors! You helped us raise over $5800 for the West Kootenay Chapter of the MS Society. And of course, all our appreciation to our media sponsors!