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Nelson Police Department honours service 2014 Commendations Ceremony
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On Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Hume Hotel, several sworn, civilian, and volunteer Nelson Police Department personnel were honoured at the 2014 Commendations Ceremony. The recipients were: Deputy Chief Constable’s Commendations: Constable Eric Enkirch (formerly of the Nelson PD, now serving with the Lethbridge Police Service), and Reserve Constable Brent Tipple. Chief C o n s t a b l e ’s
Commendations: Court Liaison Clerk Jaimie Zalys, Detective Constable David Laing, Sergeant Paul Bayes, Constable Brian Weber, Constable Shawn Zukowski and Detective Constable Nathaniel Holt. Nelson Police Board Commendations:Sergeant Dino Falcone and Constable Lisa Schmidtke Chief Constable Holland stated that “We are here today to formally recognize those individuals who have
exceeded all expectations placed on them. A commendation is special. It is awarded when, on a single occasion, or on a consistent basis, the performance of an individual or group is noteworthy or meritorious. We do this publically, so that our citizens are aware of the bravery, sacrifice and dedication to duty that is displayed by our men and women on a daily basis.” submitted by the Nelson Police Department
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Play: Cop Shop/Grow Op Saturday, Oct. 25, 8:00 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre
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Friday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m. at the Capitol John Reischman and The Jaybirds are a top-flight band delivering a truly fresh blend of original songs and instrumentals, old-time heritage, and bluegrass power. Like the mandolinist at its helm, the group fashions a stylish, elegant take on bluegrass that is at once innovative and unadorned, sophisticated and stripped-down, happily old-fashioned, yet unselfconsciously new. Tickets are $20 adult and $16 student at 250-352-6363 or capitoltheatre.bc.ca
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Saturday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m. at the Legion photo submitted SEEDS and Self Design High pres- Mr. Aardvark is one of many local talents What happens when a pot grower living beside a police station falls in ent the documentary, Ingredients. The who will be celebrating Homelessness love with the officer who busts her? colourful and interesting film supports Action Week by performing at Expressions Jeff Forst’s original play Cop Shop/ buying local, organic food and the In celebration of Homelessness Grow Op is back by popular demand. importance of working together for Action Week, several local performStarring local dynamo Lisel Forst and food sustainability in our community. ers will be gathering at Expressions her husband Jeff. Cop Shop/Grow Op Narrated by Bebe Neuwirth, the film Night CafĂŠ to put on a unique night of is rated PG-13 for: swear words; weed reveals the people behind the move- entertainment. Guest MLA Michelle content; unofficial legalese; flirty rep- ment to bring good food back to the Mungall will MC the evening, which artee; double-entendres. Prizes will be table and health back to our communi- will feature Bessie Wapp, Mary Audia buildingand community since 1988 program given to the best and ties. Doors open at 6:30 building community sincelaw-enforcement 1988 & Anne MacDonald, Mr. Aardvark, cannabis-related Hallowe’en costumes. starts at 7 p.m. A minimum donation duo ‘Souled out’, Jennie Robinson, Tickets are available at the Capitol of $5 is suggested. A small silent auc- Barry Gray, a special guest actor, quizTheatre box office (#250.352.6363) tion will be held. For further informa- zes and prizes. Rides for seniors are tion call Tamara at 250-505-5175. and online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca. available by calling 250-352-6008 (first http://www.ingredientsfilm.com www.forstmedia.ca come first served). Oct. 17 is also the International Day for the Eradication Submit your Press Release at www.expressnews.ca/pressreleases.php of Poverty. deadline: Wednesday noon before the Friday issue https://www.facebook.com/ Lisel Forst as pot grower in Cop Shop/Grow Op
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Kick-Off Event: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library
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The largest writing event in the world happens each November, when National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) participants around the globe hit their keyboards. In Nelson, there will be a free Kickoff at the Nelson Library where participants—or the simply curious—can find out what NaNoWriMo is all about, pick up their NaNoWriMo Fun Pack, get writing tips, learn about writing groups, and maybe even find a writing buddy. http://nanowrimo.org
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Sunday Oct. 19, 12-4 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History, 502 Vernon St. Families and creative folks of all ages are invited to Touchstones Nelson’s annual Fall Family Fair. There will be an abundance of creative arts and learning activities throughout the museum, gallery spaces and archives. One of the most exciting highlights will be the shadow puppet theatre room. Make a puppet and collaborate with others to play your own musical accompaniment! Admission is by donation and half of the proceeds will go to the IODE. www.touchstonesnelson.ca
Wednesday, Oct. 22 and Thursday, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol
Hockey and Jazz Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library When can you get hockey and jazz in one great evening? When author and CBC Radio host Grant Lawrence presents his newest book The Lonely End of the Rink: Confessions of a Reluctant Goalie (Douglas & McIntyre) at the Nelson Public Library. Along for the trip is his wife, award-winning jazz vocalist Jill Barber. The result is a sort of song-and-slapshot evening that’s sure to entertain. http://grantlawrence.ca http://www.jillbarber.com
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The Nelson Civic Theatre Society (NCTS) announced the appointment of Eleanor Stacey as Executive Director. Ms. Stacey joins the Civic Theatre in October 2014, and will be responsible for guiding the organization into its next phase of development and operations. Ms. Stacey is originally from Nelson but most recently, worked as the Executive Director of the Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance. www.civictheatre.ca
Saturday, Oct. 18, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Internationally celebrated soprano, Noémi Kiss, will tantalize your taste buds with a musical buffet from many genres. Performed with her undeniable vocal strength, Noémi’s repertoire is wide-ranging, from Renaissance songs through European Baroque to contemporary music. Joining Noémi is accomplished pianist, Csinszka Rédai, a resident teacher and accompanist at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Tickets are $24 adult, $14 student and are available at: www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
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British comedians James & Jamesy (of 2 for Tea) return to Nelson with their new tea-themed comedy - High Tea, a show where the world floods with tea and imagination reigns supreme. www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
The Real Inspector Hound Friday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Central School A country house weekend is the perfect setting for revenge in this humorous and quirky “whodunit” by Tom Stoppard. Mystery buffs will enjoy the sly references to Agatha Christie and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Stoppard also takes aim at the narcissistic world of theatre criticism and theatre politics. The play will feature actors ages 14-19 and is directed by Paul Prappas. Admittance by donation. submitted
Lift live at the Royal Saturday, Oct. 25, Acoustic Show 7 p.m., Electric Show 9 p.m. at the Royal Grill (330 Baker St) No Cover Rock trio LIFT - featuring singer/ director/musician Kevin Armstrong, and songwriter/musician Alan Kirk will play two shows at The Royal, beginning with an acoustic/unplugged set for casual listening, with an electric set to follow, for those who want to Rock. www.facebook.com/NelsonLift
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Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2:30-5:30 p.m. at the Nelson and District Women’s Centre, 420 Mill St The Nelson and District Women’s Centre is opening their doors to the community for an open house to unveil the exciting changes that they have undergone in the past year, including newly renovated kitchen. They will be offering a formal opening of the kitchen, guided tours of the Centre, art making and textile arts demonstrations, as well current staff and Coordinating Collective members will be available to answer questions about the work the Centre does. Musical entertainment by Sofiella Watt and delicious snacks and refreshments will be available. People of all genders are welcome. www.nelsonwomenscentre.com
The Nelson Committee on Homelessness voiced its strong opposition and growing alarm this week against a marked decrease in the open hours of the BC Ministry of Social Development’s Income Assistance office in Nelson – and the affect it is having on the population it is supposed to serve. The office serves those on and applying for welfare and Persons With Disability (PWD) benefits. As of September 8th the office decreased its accessibility to only three open hours each weekday: 1-4 p.m., except for cheque day and the Thursday following. www.facebook.com/ NelsonCommitteeOnHomelessness
It was state of the art in 1975 when it opened, but after nearly four decades of service to the community, the Nelson and District Aquatic Centre is in dire need of upgrades. Renovation work is scheduled to begin in April 2015 with construction expected to be done by December 2015. Fixes will include new mechanical systems, electrical panels and equipment, a relocated lifeguard station, new sauna, new pool decks, tiles and water proofing membranes. The maximum borrowing for all renovations is $4.5 million, and with this investment the RDCK expects the facility to last at least another 40 years. www.rdck.bc.ca
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QuickLinks: CFUW meeting Saturday, Oct. 25 10 a.m. at the Adventure Hotel Advocacy, Support, and Friendship – if these themes appeal to you, then perhaps you may want to join the Canadian Federation of University Women for their upcoming meeting at the Banquet Room of the Adventure Hotel (616 Vernon Street, Nelson). The guest speaker will be Gail Hunnieset, who will discuss U.S. income taxes ie. Canadians who spend winters in the U.S. https://sites.google.com/ site/nelsoncfuw
Trash to Treasure Saturday, Oct. 18, all day to 4 p.m. This one-day event provides participants with an opportunity to give away used items to those who may find value in them. This is also a chance for residents to search their community for their neighbours’ unwanted treasures. On October18th, residents are encouraged to place any gently-used, unwanted household goods together at the front of their property in a location that can be safely accessed by treasure hunters. A sign should clearly indicate which items are available to take home. By 4:00 pm the same day all remaining items should be gathered up and taken inside. Visit the RDCK’s website to download a Trash to Treasure sign for your property: www.rdck.ca
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New Kaslo Fire Hall Kaslo and Area D residents celebrated the grand opening of their new emergency services building Saturday. The facility next to the arena is home to the fire department, search and rescue, and emergency social services. www.rdck.ca
Saturday, Oct. 25, 5:30 p.m. Cocktails and H’orderves, 6 p.m. Dinner at Selkirk College Mary Hall Our Daily Bread will Program at Selkirk College be hosting the Eat Local made from entirely local Support Local Gala Dinner products. Ticket are $80 featuring fine food produced ($40 tax receipt available.) by the Resort and Hotel www.facebook.com/ Management & Culinary events/695744467162383/
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Tuesday and Thursday mornings, Oct. 21 to Nov. 13 at the Nelson and District Women’s Centre, 420 Mill St The Nelson and District Women’s Centre’s free volunteer training program, Rooted in Community, offers local and area women the opportunity to build strengths, gain valuable skills, and contribute their time and energy as volunteers in their communities. Offered twice a year at the Women’s Centre, the program consists of eight sessions of 2.5 hours, taking place over a one-month period. During the program, participants are taught how to be effective volunteers while learning about community resources and building active listening and peer counselling skills. Interested women should call Leah at 250-352-9916 or leah@nelsonwomenscentre.com for more information or to apply. www.nelsonwomenscentre.com
Diabetes: Saturday, Oct. 18, Heart Disease: Saturday, Nov. 8, Osteoporosis: Saturday, Dec.13, 3-4:30 p.m. at the Kootenay Co-op
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Sunday, Oct. 26, 1-4 p.m. at the Slocan Valley Threads Guild, 7112 Perry’s Back Road and HWY 6 Everyone is invited to visit with members and watch demonstrations of basket weaving, felting, spinning, knitting, quilting plus more. Coffee & tea and sweet treats to nibble while you look at the show of member’s work, ask questions, maybe sign up to be a member which is $10 a year. A few members will have their work for sale. At 4:00pm the draw for the winning ticket of the Slocan Valley Threads Guild fund raiser quilt raffle “DENIM AND LACE�...tickets will be selling until 4 p.m. For information call Sharon 250 226-7703. slocanvalleythreadsguild. wordpress.com
The Kootenay Co-op is hosting a new class series with local naturopath, Dr. Christi Hartman (Full Circle Family Practise). The Preventative Care Class Series topics focus on diabetes, heart CWL Tea and Bazaar disease and osteoporosis. Dr. Hartman will share factors that increase risk, Saturday, Oct. 25, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at basic information about how these dis- St. Joseph School Gym, 523 Mill St. eases develop in the body, what is availThe Catholic Parish in Nelson able for early detection as well as steps is holding their Annual Fall Tea and that individuals can take to reduce the Bazaar in the Catholic Centre (St. building community since 1988 risk of developing these conditions. Joseph School Gym) on Saturday, Classes are $20 for Co-op mem- October 25 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. bers ($25 for non-members) and include Come and have tea and shop at the instruction, discussion, sampling and Bake, Craft, Bottle, Harvest and light refreshments. Registration is now Candy Tables, or have fun buying open at the Customer Service desk or Surprise Boxes for all ages. over the phone (250.354.4077 ext. 205). For more information, contact http://kootenay.coop/ 250-352-9925 or 250-352-5478
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Oct. 17 - Sun. Oct. 26 Fri. Oct. 17 live music The Capitol Theatre season Series presents John Reischman & the Jaybirds. Old-time heritage and bluegrass unlimited. 8 p.m Toronto-based rock quartet Sloan play Spiritbar 9 p.m. Tickets $25. Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 9 p.m. Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Open mic night. 7-12 p.m. at the Royal
special events Nelson Committee on Homelessness and Expressions Night Café present an evening of entertainment with an edge. $2-$8 donation Doors open 6:30 p.m. 554 Ward St.
ongoing events Movie: The Maze Runner 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. Trans Connect 250-354-5362. Food Pantry at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11am. Everyone welcome. NDYC Ball hockey (11 years and younger) 4-6 pm, Battle at the youth centre (skateboarding) 7-8 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Sat. Oct 18 live music Noemi Kiss & Csinszka Redai (soprano & piano) in concert. Capitol Theatre. Tickets: Adults $24, Students $14 The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer w/ Miss Quincy plus Cass Rhapsody - Free Late Show! at Spiritbar Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's
special events Trash to Treasure Day Place unwanted household items out with a T2T sign where treasure hunters can safely access. All day until 4 p.m. SEEDS and Self Design High present the documentary, INGREDIENTS at the Legion 7 p.m. Min. donation $5
Nelson Curling Centre Open House and Family Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Try curling! SROAMazing race downtown Nelson, registration noon, race starts at 1 p.m. 708 Vernon St. Diabetes: Part of the Preventative Care Class Series at t he Kootenay Co-op 3-4:30 p.m. Register: (250.354.4077 ext. 205)
ongoing events Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes Cottonwood Market 9:30 am to 3 pm at Cottonwood Falls Park in Nelson. Family Storytime at the Nelson Public Library 10:15 a.m. Pre-resgister 250-352-6333 or online http://nelsonpubliclibraryevents.wordpress.com/ Movie: The Maze Runner 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre Nelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome Meat Draws and Karaoke at Nelson Legion lounge (Membership available to public). 3:30 pm (250)352-7727 NDYC Youth BBQ 3-5 pm, Poolshark (pool) 7-9 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
religious services Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.
Sun. Oct. 19 live music Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6-10 p.m. Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m. Country jam 2-4, bluegrass 4-6, Jazz fusion 6-8 then rock jam 8-11 at the Royal
special events AbbracaDAZZLE family-oriented magic and illusion show and fundraiser for the Ashley’s child adoption 4 p.m. at the Prestige Inn Charles Bailey Theatre Presents The Teck Children’s Series SAM2 by Scrap Arts Music visit www.trail-arts.com for more details Touchstones Nelson’s annual Fall Family Fair Shadow puppets and more! 12-4 p.m. Children in Gaza Fundraiser Dinner 6 p.m. at Nelson United Church
ongoing events Movie: The Maze Runner 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre Cribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 pm. Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464
religious services Oneness Blessings - meditation and divine energy transfer 9:30 a.m., Manistone Healing Centre, 2nd Floor, 507 Baker St. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre Open Public Sitting Hours 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 812 Stanley First Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m.Interim Pastor: Rev. George Sears Kootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving community developing relationships St. Saviour’s Anglican Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 St. John’s Lutheran Church service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308. Nelson United Church service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. Unity Centre of the Kootenays Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394 Ascension Lutheran Church service 10:15a. m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515. Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Proctor 2nd and 4th Sunday at 1 p.m. Nelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., 2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or nexvine@telus.net Bethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322 continued on next page...
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Nelson & Area: Fri. Oct. 17 - Sun. Oct. 26 Mon. Oct. 20ve music live music Sarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m. Live blues open mic, jam. 8:30-11:30 p.m. at the Royal
ongoing events Qi Gong at the Nelson Seniors Centre 726 Vernon 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-in Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street Need low cost dental care? Assessment for WKC TEETH Clinic Monday’s 10-noon. Call SCS 250-352-6008 NDYC Ladies skateboarding 7-10 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Tues. Oct 21ive music live music Melody & Doug 6 p.m. The Library Lounge
special events Lunchtime Talk on ADHD with Dr. Remi Champagne noon at the Nelson Public Library Grant Lawrence presents his newest book “The Lonely End of the Rink: Confessions of a Reluctant Goalie” with his wife, award-winning jazz vocalist Jill Barber 7pm at the Nelson Public Library Film: wtf is style? 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Filmed mostly at Whitewater and in the streets of Nelson https://vimeo.com/107884867 Me inc. free entrepreneur workshop at Community Futures in Nelson 6:30 p.m. Preregister at https://www.surveymonkey.com/ s/MeInc
ongoing events Movie: The Maze Runner 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre 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. Oct. 22 live music Open mic night at Expressions Night Café , 554 Ward st. 6 - 10 p.m. Coffee, tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910
Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
special events Nelson Women’s Centre Open House and new kitchen launch People of all genders are welcome! 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Crowdsourcing Workshop free at Old Fire Hall, Rossland www.kast.com Comedy: James & Jamesy in High Tea 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre
ongoing events Frankenstein (National Theatre Live) 7 p.m. at the Civic Theatre Preschool Storytime at the Nelson Public Library 10:15 a.m. Pre-register 250-352-6333 or online http://nelsonpubliclibraryevents.wordpress.com/ Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street Nelson Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7 p.m. in The Nelson Senior Citizens Building, 717 Vernon St Nelson Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. every Wednesday 6pm -Annex, Selkirk `10th St Campus. New members welcome. small facility fee, first visit free.http://www. nelson-tech-club.info/ email info@nelson- techclub.info Overeaters Anonymous meeting: Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake St. Rm. 104, 12-1 p.m. 250-825-4105 NDYC Air hockey (11 yrs and younger) 3:305:30, 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656. Darts at Nelson Legion lounge (Legion membership available to public) 7:30 pm (250)352-7727 Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 726 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008.www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St
Thurs. Oct. 23ive music Immune2Cobras and friends at Spiritbar Kiyo & Guests at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. Live DJ at Finley’s Irish Bar & Grill, 9 p.m.
special events Chew On This Wrap Up and Community Celebration. Dinner at the United Church, 6 p.m. Plants vs. Zombies Halloween Tween Party! at the Nelson Public Library 3:30 p.m. ages 9-12 Pre-resgister 250-352-6333 or online http://nelsonpubliclibraryevents.wordpress.com/
ongoing events Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee, cupcakes Frankenstein (National Theatre Live) 7 p.m. at the Civic Theatre Qi Gong at the United Church 10.30a.m. $3 drop in fee Ladies Target Shooting. No experience needed. Contact Angela onthetarget@hotmail.com for more info & to book a space Toastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www. toastmasters.org Euchre at Nelson Legion lounge (Legion membership available to public). 7:00 pm (250) 352-7727 NDYC Skate lessons 4-6 pm, Sewing Club 6:30-8:30 pm, Movie night 8-10 pm. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656. Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St
Fri. Oct. 24 live music The Capitol Theatre presents THE BILLS with Yes Please. An extraordinary virtuous quintet. 8 p.m. Tickets at capitoltheatre.bc.ca Chrissy Murderbot w/ Stupid Beach, Ghostwhip, Yan Zombie at Spiritbar Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 9 p.m. Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Open mic night. 7-12 p.m. at the Royal
special eveents “The Real Inspector Hound” at Central School actors ages 14-19 directed by Paul Prappas 7 p.m.. Friends of the Library Booksale at the Old Church Hall at Kootenay & Victoria Streets 6-8 p.m A Nelson Pop.Up Restaurant: Come to the Curling Rink for creative food in an usual setting. 6-9 p.m. continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Oct. 17 - Sun. Oct. 26
Fri. Oct. 24 cont’d ongoing events Games Night at Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes Movie: The Tale of Princess Kaguya 7 p.m., Borgman 9:40 p.m. at Civic Theatre Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. Trans Connect 250-354-5362. Food Pantry at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11am. Everyone welcome. NDYC Ball hockey (11 years and younger) 4-6 pm, Battle at the youth centre (skateboarding) 7-8 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Sat. Oct 25 live music Electro Swing Club at Spiritbar Nelson’s favourite power pop trio Lift is at the Royal! Unplugged at 7, plugged at 9. Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's
special events “The Real Inspector Hound” at Central School actors ages 14-19 directed by Paul Prappas at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friends of the Library Booksale at the Olld Church Hall at Kootenay & Victoria Streets 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eat Local Support Local Gala at Selkirk College Mary Hall 5:30 p.m. Cocktails and H’orderves, 6 p.m. Dinner Nelson Leafs vs Golden 7 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex “Cop Shop/Grow Op” - original play - Lisel & Jeff Forst @ Capitol Theatre, 8 p.m. - PG13 www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca #250-352-6363 forstmedia.ca Nelson Zombie Walk led by a Zombie New Orleans Funeral Jazz band 2 p.m. - Civic theatre start point (Zombie make-up artists in lobby from noon till 2:00) Free classic Zombie Film (Presented by Starlight Cinema) 4 p.m. at the Civic Theatre Catholic Women’s League Tea and Bazaar 1:30-3:30 in the St. Joseph School Gym
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Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes General Meeting of the Canadian Federation of University Women at the Banquet Room of the Adventure Hotel 10 a.m. Guest Speaker: Gail Hunnieset: U.S. income taxes ie. Canadians who spend winters in the U.S. FINAL Cottonwood Market of the season 9:30 am to 3 pm at Cottonwood Falls Park in Nelson. Family Storytime at the Nelson Public Library 10:15 a.m. Pre-resgister 250-352-6333 or online http://nelsonpubliclibraryevents.wordpress.com/ Movie: Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead 7 p.m., Zombie (Directed by Lucio Fulci) 9 p.m. at Civic Theatre Nelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome Meat Draws and Karaoke at Nelson Legion lounge (Membership available to public). 3:30 pm (250)352-7727 NDYC Youth BBQ 3-5 pm, Poolshark (pool) 7-9 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Oneness Blessings - meditation and divine energy transfer 9:30 a.m., Manistone Healing Centre, 2nd Floor, 507 Baker St. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre Open Public Sitting Hours 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 812 Stanley First Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m. Interim Pastor: Rev. George Sears Kootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving community developing relationships St. Saviour’s Anglican Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 St. John’s Lutheran Church service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308. Nelson United Church service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. Unity Centre of the Kootenays Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394 Ascension Lutheran Church service 10:15a. m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515. Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Proctor 2nd and 4th Sunday at 1 p.m. Nelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., 2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or nexvine@telus.net Bethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322
religious services Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.
Sun. Oct. 26 live music Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6-10 p.m. Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m. Country jam 2-4, bluegrass 4-6, Jazz fusion 6-8 then rock jam 8-11 at the Royal
special events The Nelson Festival of Lights group needs volunteers to put up lights and decorations. Meet outside the CIBC Bank at 1 p.m. weather permitting.
ongoing events Movie: The Tale of Princess Kaguy 2 p.m., Only Lovers Left Alive 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre Cribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 pm. Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464
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Learn To Curl League starts at 7:00 at the Nelson Curling Club. Newcomers welcome. Monday, Oct. 27 National Novel Writing Month Kick-Off Event 7 p.m. Nelson Public Library Tuesday, Oct. 28 Vinyl Ritchie w/ Cass Rhapsody - Hallowe’en Spook-tacular at Spiritbar, Friday Oct. 31 Nelson Leafs vs Columbia Valley at the Nelson Community Complex 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 theexpressNewsUpdate
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Friday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m. Nelson Committee on Homelessness, Homelessness Action Week evening of entertainment with an edge, music, poetry, theatre Saturday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m. Expressions Night Café open for coffee, free wifi
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Night Café Thursday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m. Expressions Night Café open for coffee, free wifi Friday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m. Games Night at Expressions Night Café Saturday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m. Expressions Night Café open for coffee, free wifi
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Night Café Thursday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m. Expressions Night Café open for coffee (come in & wish Nelson Becker a happy birthday!) Friday, Oct. 31, 6 p.m. Games Night at Expressions Night Café, tricks and treats available! Saturday, Nov. 1, 6 p.m. Expressions Night Café open for coffee, free wifi
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Night Café Thursday, Nov 6, 7:30 p.m. Ellen Doty, from Calgary, plays jazz and pop $20 Friday, Nov. 7, 6 p.m. Games Night at Expressions Night Café Saturday, Nov. 8, 6 p.m. Expressions Night Café open for coffee, free wifi plan ahead:
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Emergency 911 NPD - Non Emergency (250) 354-3926 RCMP- (250) 352-2156 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477
Sad conclusion to Slocan search On Monday, Oct. 13 at approximately 1:20 p.m., two members of the Emergency Response Team were in an area of Slocan near a gravel pit conducting a search of a cabin. Upon entering the cabin there was an interaction between the subject of the ongoing
search and the two ERT members. The RCMP confirms the suspect is now deceased. No police officers nor members of the public were injured. “We must respect that the specifics around what happened when the individual was located is now subject of an
IIO BC independent investigation. This was a serious incident and we are providing ongoing support to the families of the deceased as well as the police officers involved,” said C/Supt. Frank Smart. Read his full statement at http://newdenver.bc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca
On Saturday, Oct. 11 at 9:49 a.m. Nelson RCMP received a call of a theft of boat in progress. The complainant, a resident of Nelson’s Northshore, watched as 1 male drove away in his aluminum boat while 2 other males were in a separate boat. One of the boats appeared to have trouble and at one point looked as if one boat was towing the other. Cst. Douglas, a member of Kalso detachment happened to be driving by and stopped and witnessed the two boats with the complainant and provided updates as to their location. Cpl. Stefani from Nelson detachment drove to Macdonald’s Landing where the two boats could be seen heading up the Lake. Two members from Conservation, Jason Hawkes and Ben Beetlestone who were conduction angling checks on the Main Lake, overheard the broadcast, and redirected their efforts to assist. Cst. Douglas, who had now joined Cpl. Stefani at Macdonald’s Landing, watched as the two boats loaded all occupants into one of the boats and left the other behind. Cst Douglas remained at this point to watch and radio the location
of the culprits. The Conservation Officers met Cpl. Stefani on a wharf along the 3000 block of Highway 3a and picked up the police officer. The three then headed up the lake and caught up to the stolen boat just off of Crescent Bay. The three males initially pretended to not see the boat being operated by Conservation, but eventually did stop. The three males were placed under arrest and one by one handcuffed, placed in a lifejacket, and taken on board the CO’s boat. While on scene in the middle of the lake, the owner of the boat attended via Seadoo and identified the boat the three occupants were in as his. The three males were taken to Kokanee boat launch, with the recovered stolen boat being towed behind. One of the males during this voyage became belligerent and attempted to sit up to jump out of the boat and had to be physically restrained for a period. Once at the boat launch, Cst Douglas and Cpl. Begg, also from Kaslo detachment, met the boat and assisted in unloading the passengers to awaiting police cars, where they were eventually transported to Nelson RCMP cells.
Cpl. Stefani “This was an amazing piece of teamwork from two neighbouring RCMP detachments and local Conservation Officers! The Conservation Officers were instrumental in providing the police with the ability to gain access to the water in such a short time to apprehend the thieves.” As the investigation unfolded it was determined the second boat that was used and left was also stolen out of Creston. The thieves in this case actually tried to sink the vessel, seemly just for fun. The Conservation Officers again went above and beyond by tracking the boat down, which was partially submerged, removed the outboard motor for safe keeping and were able to tow the boat across the lake so it could be recovered by the police. All three individuals have been charged with theft, and possession of stolen property with one of the culprits having also been charged with obstructing a police officer as he lied about identity. All three will appear in Nelson court in December. submitted by the Nelson RCMP
Arrests made in Kootenay lake boat theft
Resident pepper sprayed by suspects during Winlaw break in At approximately 5:20 a.m. on tFriday, Oct. 10, three unknown suspects broke into a residence situated in the 4500 block on Highway 6 near Winlaw, BC. A male who was sleeping in the residence was peppered sprayed by one of the suspects but he did not require medical attention. Investigators
believe the three suspects departed in a vehicle of an unknown make and model that was parked in a pullout across the highway from the residence. One of thesuspects was wearing a distinctive yellow high visiblility vest at the time of the break in. Police are requesting that anyone
who may have observed these individuals or has information relating to the break in call the Trail and Greater District RCMP @ 250-364-2566 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (1800-222-TIPS). submitted by the Trail and Greater DistrictRCMP
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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion
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Transparency (and the issues with it…) Transparency is key to many individuals as well as organizations. We need to be clear to people so we have nothing to hide, but what if we do have things we would rather not share, what do we do then? Transparency as human behavior is within the social context implies our openness. The issue I can have with this at times is that we can seem either too open or it’s obvious we can be hiding something. I generally agree that transparency is a good thing but not always. Being open with everyone is key
to getting by, but make sure you keep some aspects of yourself in the dark for your own privacy as well as your sanity. Transparency is also used by many of the major global organizations around the world and is used to similar effect. Transparency overall is a very good thing and at times I struggle to see fault with it. But sometimes too much information can be harmful or a company’s “transparency” may not be as transparent as they appear to be. Do your research and trust your instincts, sometimes it’s all you need.
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Survey&Editorial Election Season Begins!
In this issue, we are beginning a process of questions and answers in order to give you, By Nelson Becker our readers, and voters enough information that you can make informed voting decisions on November 15. You are eligible to vote in a British Columbia local election as a resident elector if you: • are a Canadian citizen;
• are 18 years of age or more on general voting day; • have lived in British Columbia for at least six months before you register to vote; and • have lived in the municipality, regional district or school district for 30 days or more before you register to vote. Please see further details at www.municipalelections.com/faq_ elections.html#e2v
This election is significant in that new faces will fill at least half the City of Nelson council seats. While we are offering each candidate the opportunity to give their opinion on many issues, we are sure that you will have other questions that we have not asked. We encourage you to contact the candidates directly. And vote for those candidates who best represent your views. See election section pages 17-33
This Week’s Survey Question Municipal election on November 15 Have you already made your voting decisions? If not, how will you get more information to make your decision?
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/election_decision Watch for this week’s survey question in the Sat-Tues Minis. 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.
Last Week’s Survey Question
What issue or issues are important to you in order to get you to vote for a candidate?
Specifically, retrofits, reduction and city iniatives to reduce fossil fuel use and deal with Climate Change!! My top priorities are; over restrictive bylaws such as no games allowed, no chickens and bees allowed, no dogs on Baker st; Unaffordable taxes and housing; Lac of reuse and composting facilaties; Lac of follow through and communication by the city on processes such as the chicken bylaw; Loosing green space in the city core; vegetables and fruit from the big box stores going into the landfill; Need for buildings to be retrofited for better insulation quality. The Hall St. project involves redirecting traffic from Front St. through a residential neighbourhood. I’m very opposed to this as it’s my neighbourhood.
Homelessness in Nelson apprears to be growing year by year. Though I don’t know the solution to address this, I am pretty confident that any attempt at developing a “homeless campground” will compound the problem by attracting others from outside of our area. I would also like to see Nelson city police step up foot patrols in the downtown core. City can do more in reducing carbon footprint (e.g. no idling of city vehicles, pedestrian-only Baker Street) We must get a handle on RDCK 62 million dollar growing budget & re assess services provided.Time for CHANGES with strong voices. I’d like to see a coherent plan that makes these things work together to benefit Nelson.
We realize that we must pay property taxes. However, the taxes have ben increasing steadily under Mayor Dooley. And, City Hall is wasting money on many things. In the winter, snow removal contractors scrape bare paved streets in our Fairview neighbourhood - at the noise it makes at 4:30 a.m. is horrible. The sidewalk snow removal machine does one side of the street only. He continues on the one street every day - even when there is no snow. The sidewalk is now all chewed up from his scraping bare cement. Stop wasting money!! I am MUCH more interested in the election of school trustees. The superintendent has not been good for the school district and we need trustees who will recognize and deal will it
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TheSurvey Last Week’s Survey Question
What issue or issues are important to you in order to get you to vote for a candidate?
Homelessness 66.7% Poverty 56.7% Business 22.3% Development 36.7% Economy 50% Culture 40% Arts 33.3% Sports 10% Governance
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Comments for “other” category: Sustainability improved roads maintenance Hall St project seems foolish Dogs, bees, chickens a coherent, green, progressive vision All of these are important issues aging infrastructure I will vote for whoever is firm on holding taxes where they are. We have been taxed to death since moving here - stop increasing the taxes! And, NO backyard chickens. transparancy of local government and public input on use of tax dollars Taxes Affordable Housing How will you foster community here? Support of Sensible BC Education
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Election2014 Q&A Introducing the 2014 Municipal Election candidates
In order to give voters a better sense of who they’re voting for in the upcoming municipal election, the Express News Update is presenting five weeks of special pre-election question and answer pages.in our Friday, October 17, 24, 31, November
7 and 14 issues. Each week, we’ll ask the candidates some questions and give them up to 450 words for their response, in alphabetical order by candidate. If the responses run over, we will truncate. All five weeks will include contact information, (web-
site, email, phone number) as provided by the candidates, so readers can follow up with anything they want to know more about from a candidate. We hope you find this special election suppliment useful in your voting decisions.
This week’s questions to the candidates: We would like a short personal profile giving the community a sense of who you are. Your response could include any or all of the following: how long you have lived in the area, something about your family, non-profit organizations that you have or are presently working
with, and work experience. Why have you put yourself forward as a candidate? Take this opportunity to include your basic political platform that you are running on. Also, in general what differentiates you from everyone else. Name one, two or three proj-
ects you would like to accomplish if you get elected. Incumbents: name one, two or three projects you have been proud to be a part of. What city or RDCK committee would you like to be on and why.
And the candidates are...(in alphabetical order) For Nelson Mayor
John Dooley Debra Kozak Pat Severyn For Nelson City Councillor
Bob Adams Robin Cherbo Michael Dailly Charles Jeanes Janice Morrison
John Paolozzi Jason Peil Justin Pelant Anna Purcell Jeff Shecter Brian Shields Valerie Warmington
For RDCK Area F
Kevin LePape Tom Newell School District 8 Trustees
For RDCK Area E
Ramona Faust Rick Marken
Bob Abrahams Curtis Bendig William Maslechko (no questions asked School Trustee Candidates this week)
The following candidates were unable to submit answers for this week’s issue:
Nelson Mayoral Candidate Pat Severyn pdseveryn@shaw.ca, (250) 354-7117, (250) 352-2935
Nelson Councillor Candidate Charles Jeanes chjeanes@hotmail.com, (250) 352-6416
RDCK Director Area E Candidate Rick Marken r.marken@shaw.ca, (250) 352-0086
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Nelson Mayoral Candidate John Dooley tomayorjohn@gmail.com, (250) 352-9175, (250) 354-9615 Why am I running? As your current Mayor, I am excited and more passionate than ever about our future. The work Council, volunteers and our citizens have done together is paying off. Nelson has been discovered! We have created an environment in which people want to live, work and invest. Young people are returning home to enjoy our quality of life. Speaking from experience, I can affirm that Nelson is a complex community to lead. We are in a positive growth phase with projects to start and complete. I believe It is imperative that the City has an experienced leader who can help guide Council, facilitate community development ,and keep the momentum going. What differentiates me from other candidates? The most obvious thing that differentiates me is that I am the only one with experience as your Mayor, My vast background as an immigrant , tradesman, business owner, and volunteer has given me a perspective that has influenced my leadership style. We have an amazing volunteer base and citizens with a range of diverse ideas. I have demonstrated that the role of the Mayor can be that of facilitator who helps people bring their ideas to fruition. While there are many roles for a Mayor to fulfill,
engaging our citizens has and will be a focus of mine. My election to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 6 years ago and as chairperson of the B.C. Caucus have placed me in a unique position to raise Nelson’s stature and bringing opportunities our way. Biography *Born in Ireland; immigrated to Canada (1967) *Moved to Nelson (1975) *Past owner: John Dooley Drywall & Stucco and a home inspection company. *Married to Pat for 36 years *Father of Erin (Peter); Shelagh (Patrick); Sean (Courtney) and grandfather to Harlow, Tadhg, Liv and Van.
*Led Nelson’s initial entry, Communities in Bloom competition *Volunteer, Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life *Founding member, Nelson Friends of the Family *Current member, Nelson Rotary Daybreak Club, *Current member, Second Wind Choir
Projects to accomplish I pride myself on collaborative planning at City Hall: A few examples of identified priorities: Complete the plan for Railtown Develop a plan for the old Transfer station. Work with Civic Theater Society and other groups to develop a long range vision for Volunteer work: the Civic Center Complete the Stores to Shores *Past member , Nelson Hall Street corridor. Kinsmen & coordinator, Mothers’ March. Projects I am proud of: *Former manager, Nelson Maple Leafs Senior Hockey Club A few of many examples: *Past member, Ernie Gare Infrastructure rebuild Scholarship Society New skatepark and other *Former volunteer, Capitol parks Theatre Restoration Society Broad band build out *Started Side Kicks Soccer Student and seniors housing School development *Volunteer, Kootenay ANSWER TRUNCATED for Avalanche Hockey Program length by the express *Coach and Director, Nelson news update Minor Hockey and Minor Soccer Societies
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Nelson Mayoral Candidate Deb Kozak thekozaks@telus.net, 250-352-9383
enterprising non-profits, and for better job of recreation, resource Like you, I care deeply about collaborative community action. recovery, tourism, library, sustainability and transit services this community. I started volunName one, two or three projects you when we work cooperatively as teering the minute my husband, would like to accomplish if you get a region. Peter and I set foot here over thirelected. I believe that regional strength ty years ago, and haven’t stopped I want our policies to actively is the way to a sustainable and selfsince. Through the busy years of raising our two kids, through- encourage the development of reliant future. I’ve spent the last out my broad professional career, affordable rental units. We’ve had nine years as a Councillor forging through the past nine years on a progressive secondary suite pol- strong regional relationships, and Council and the recent arrival of icy for years, but I think we can very much want to spend the next four years as your Mayor going our first grandchild, I’ve never do more. I want to explore more oppor- even further. Let’s have the tough stopped working with others to tunities for alternative energy conversation and see what we can make this community even betsolutions, and reduce homeown- accomplish together. ter. Those who know me say I’m er energy costs through Nelson a good listener. I understand the Hydro. There is work to be done complexity of the issues we face toward a community composting and I’m willing to hear conflict- program and a one-stop EcoDepot ing viewpoints. As Mayor, I want for all recycling. The broadband initiative opens to have those difficult conversathe possibility for residents to live tions. Let’s engage, let’s comhere and work anywhere. I want municate and let’s move forward to build on that potential. together. Short personal profile
Basic platform:
I believe that our community can be more affordable to people of all ages and incomes. I also know that local government policies can have a big impact on affordability. I believe that we can do more at the local level to get ready for the climate changes we know are coming. We can do more as individuals, as a community and as a municipality. I believe that by working together we can create opportunities. Opportunities for business, yes. And for cooperatives, for
Incumbents: name one, two or three projects you have been proud to be a part of.
When you look at the list of committees I’ve been involved with for the last nine years, you’ll see a lot of region- and areawide committees: the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership; director and chair of the Nelson and Area Recreation Commission; current chair of the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments; and chair of the Local Government Columbia River Treaty Committee. That’s because I believe we can do a
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Nelson Councillor Candidate Bob Adams bladams@telus.net, (250) 352-9526, (250) 505-7565
My family, Lynn, Blake, Jen and I moved to Nelson in 1978 from Saskatchewan to work for the City as Director of Works, in 2005 after almost 27 years I retired. Prior to moving to Nelson I worked in similar positions in Estevan (6 years) and Kindersley (4 years). Our daughter and 2 granddaughters live in Nelson. We are a tight knit family group. Our son Blake past away in 2003, his wife and daughters live in Sooke, BC. Lynn and I have always been active in local organizations. Lynn’s include, School Board, Nelson Library Board, Provincial Library Board, currently on the Community First Health Coop Board and SPAN Board. When we moved here I was involved with the Kinsman Club and have now
moved on to Rotary. I was a Justice of the Peace in Estevan (4 years) and in Nelson also for 4 years. I am currently the President of the Nelson and Area Metis Society. In 1996 I was the president of the Public Works Association of BC and in 2004 the Provincial Conference was in Nelson. In 2012 I was awarded the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal for my work with the Metis Nation of BC. I put myself forward in 2005 because I felt that my work experience gave me a unique knowledge that I could use to help Nelson move forward. This 2014 election is no different. My basic political platform is to do whatever it takes to make Nelson the best place in the world to live, work and raise a family. In addition I listen to what the public have to say prior to making a decision. I do believe that change is necessary but not change just for the sake of change, for example the Hall Street project, council have not listened to the public or business owner’s regarding this development. What makes me different from other candidates is my knowledge of our cities infrastructure and operations as well as my previous years on Council. Two projects that I am proud of are the Skateboard Park in Rosemont and the Davies Street Playground in Fairview. We have also accomplished infrastructure
projects. In addition the continual support we give to our Heritage Image, the sculpture displays and the Christmas Lights on Baker Street which is continuing this year and get bigger over the next few years. I would like the city return to the former Council Committee System which included Public Works, Hydro, Fire/Safety, Water/ Sewer, and Administration. If we do this I would like to be on either Public Works or Water/Sewer due to my knowledge in these areas. My other areas of interest are Early Childhood Education and Seniors Groups.
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Nelson Councillor Candidate Robin Cherbo rcherbo@telus.net, (250) 354-4819, (250) 354-3403
Born in Creston, on a snowy night, December 16, 1946, lived near Sirdar, with my parents. My mother, Grace, a local artist in Creston valley, passed away in 2006. Two older sisters, Sharon Fiebig, lives in North Lancaster, Ontario, and Joan Haddad, lives in Cranbrook. Graduated with a Grade 12 diploma in 1965 from Prince Charles Secondary School in Creston, Came to Nelson in 1966/67, attended Notre Dame University, while living with my father, Pete Cherbo, who worked for CPR, retired in 1975, and passed away in 1983. I joined Army Cadets, in 1960, in Creston, promoted to a Sargent-Major and 2nd Lieutenant in the Militia. In 1967, hired by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways,
(MOTH) as a surveyor. I moved to Nelson in 1976, then in 1978 promoted to the Nelson District Highways Office. I completed courses for the Ministry of Transportation and Highways (MOTH), such as, Occupational Health and Safety and Effective Leadership. In March 2002, I retired, with over 34 years with MOTH. While working, I became an active member of the BCGEU, elected as shop steward, Regional Vice-President, and Component 20 Secretary-Treasurer. On August 1st, 1993, married in Nelson, to Colleen Driscoll, BScN, RN, from PEI, who currently works at KLH. Since the 1990s I have participated in many community activities, such as, MS, ALS, AIDS, and the Cancer walks along with volunteering for MS West Kootenay Glacier Challenge. After retirement, became active with ‘Save our Services’ (SOS), as Co - Chair, and joined the Nelson Health Task Force, with the goal to improve public health care services at Kootenay Lake Hospital. Because of my community activity, in 2005, I was elected to Nelson City Council, concerned with community health issues and saving the ‘Nelson Norman Stubbs Municipal Airport’; reelected again in 2008 and 2011. I continue to advocate for Senior’s issues, homelessness,
transportation and health & safety in the City. I have participated in City projects, such as, the Path to 2040, the Active Transportation Plan, the Downtown Waterfront Master plan, and Nelson Hydro Green Energy upgrades. I am a Council representative to IHA Healthy Communities initiative. I recently presented a motion to Council, which passed, to have e-cigarettes added to the City no-smoking policy. I have, since 2005, advocated an update to the ‘Clean Air by-law, which I will continue to request to have it raised as a top priority for 2015. I am currently City Council liaison to ‘Nelson Electric Tramway Society’, ‘Seniors Coordinating Society’, and ‘Nelson Committee on Homelessness’, ‘Social Planning Action Network’, the ‘Nelson Pilots Association’, and representative to the Chief Constable’s Diversity Advisory Committee, all of which I wish to continue in 2015.
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Nelson Councillor Candidate Michael Dailly michaeldailly58@gmail.com, (250) 352-1746
I would like to thank The Express News, and Nelson Becker, the publisher, for the opportunity to participate in this special election series. My wife, Julie and I have a blended family which includes four adult children, two who are married, one granddaughter and another grandchild on the way. Family, friends, and community are important to us. I have decided to offer myself as a candidate for this election as I am passionate about the community of Nelson. I may not have all the answers, but I am willing to listen to others, share their views, and work toward a common goal. During my professional life I worked as a firefighter and Captain with the City of Toronto. As an elected Executive Officer I worked on contract negotiations, grievances, and advocated for injured workers. I learned
patience, conflict resolution skills, and most importantly how to look for solutions. My community service record includes terms as the Vice-President of the Metro Toronto Down Syndrome Society, President of my church congregation, and service as a Canadian Forces Cadet Officer. Since making Nelson our home in 2009, I have been involved in our community as a Board member with Transition Nelson working to build community resilience in the areas of energy, food security and transportation. I am also an active member of the Board of Directors at Nelson C.A.R.E.S. providing governance and oversight for Services for Community Living, Supported Employment, the Advocacy Centre, Stepping Stones for Success, Affordable Housing and the Age Friendly Community project. Some issues I would like to address include: growing our local economy new development projects providing the best practice city services in the most efficient manner affordable housing needs of seniors advocating for improved health and social services parking, animal control, timely side walk and street maintenance I believe that Nelson City Council initiatives must meet the criteria of being necessary, safe, affordable, sustainable and welcoming. By-laws ought to be
designed to direct people to do the right thing. If you look around town you will see my election signs. I am working every day knocking on doors and meeting people, I want the people of Nelson to know that I am listening to them. I am working diligently to be their elected representative. This work ethic, determination and willingness to listen are what I will bring to City Council. I would like to work with the Advisory Planning Commission which advises Council on matters such as land use, project design, community planning, bylaws and permits. I would also like to work with the Nelson Housing Committee which identifies housing needs and priorities; assists in finding collaborative and cost effective approaches; and provides networking opportunities for housing providers.
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Nelson Councillor Candidate Janice Morrison elect.janicemorrison@gmail.com, Facebook: Elect Janice Morrison, (250) 505 3441
I am a passionate community advocate, fortunate enough to have called Nelson “home� for 25 years. My ties to Nelson run deep with family living here since the 1920’s. My partner Mike was born here and grew up down the road in Salmo. Together we own Kastlerock Bed and Breakfast. We have no children but we do have a friendly cat call Mr. Mouse. As a physical therapist at Kootenay Lake Hospital, I have been caring for Nelson families for 25 years. I am a past City Councillor, familiar with the business of municipal governance. I am a skilled active listener and proactive leader who is not afraid to advocate on behalf of the citizens
of Nelson. As a city taxpayer and business owner, I understand the need for sound fiscal management and economic development. I have 12 years of post secondary education. This education has provided me the tools to research all sides of an issue. In my many years as a community advocate I have had exposure to many different facets of our diverse community that allows me to represent a broad section of Nelsonites. My civic involvements have included: Director of the Nelson Municipal library, Chair of the City of Nelson Advisory Planning Commission, Director of the Nelson Maple Leafs Hockey Club and Nelson Airport Task Force. These are positions I held outside of my time as a City councillor. My community involvements have included being Chair of the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation and President of the Nelson and Area Chamber of Commerce. I am a 22 year member of the Nelson Rotary club. I have been on the board of directors of my professional association the Physiotherapy Association of BC and currently serve as Vice President of the Health Sciences Association of BC. I am running for a seat on City Council because Nelson is my home: I want this city to grow in
a healthy, positive and sustainable manner. We need to expand the tax base and improve employment opportunities by supporting current businesses and encouraging new businesses to set up in Nelson. We need to further develop our leisure, cultural and sport resources to ensure Nelson becomes a destination for all people and a healthy place to live. To accomplish our goals, I believe we need to include our neighbours in the Regional District who also call Nelson home. In that regard, I would like to be the city liaison to the Regional District of Central Kootenay. As a community filled with engaged citizens, we can create a vision of continued sustainability for Nelson. I am Janice Morrison. Caring and committed. Experienced Leadership for Nelson.
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Nelson Councillor Candidate John Paolozzi votepaolozzi@gmail.com, johnpaolozzi.com, facebook.com/john.paolozzi, (250) 551-4344 enhance our community. They include, but aren’t limited to: Nelson Civic Theatre marketing committee City of Nelson Advisory Planning Commission City of Nelson Cultural Development Committee Kootenay Co-op Radio communications committee Founder of Keep Nelson Weird Editor of the unofficial Nelson Facebook page A bit about me…
Why I’m running
Born and raised in St. Catharines, Ontario, I studied English Literature and Liberal Studies at Brock University before moving with my wife to Vancouver in 1996. There I built a career with CBC as a producer working on some of the broadcaster’s most innovative projects, including ZeD, a ground-breaking late night arts program on CBC Television, and the much-beloved CBC Radio 3. Growing tired of big city life, my wife and I decided to move to Nelson. In 2012, I quit my job with CBC and we made the move with our two young sons to a little house in Uphill. With few opportunities for a producer, I reinvented myself as media consultant and started helping local projects that I believe
Because I think I can help. I love Nelson. I gave up a career and left behinds many friends to get here because I think this is a special place. But it’s not without its share of challenges. Housing affordability, an ever-changing economy, sustainable development, and community engagement are problems we must address to ensure Nelson continues to be a great place to live for everyone.
you are usually shipping is bytes. We can use the vacant floor in the White Building to provide promising new businesses with an affordable place to work and access to our gigabyte broadband. Housing Affordability: For many people, housing is one the most pressing issues in Nelson. We must continue to advocate for better funding from the province and feds, BUT we need our own homegrown solution. Let’s increase our rental housing stock by encouraging homeowners to build secondary suites. We can do this by streamlining and clarifying the approval process, and by investigating the possibility of offering incentives to homeowners. Civic Engagement:
I want to encourage more citizens to become engaged in co-creating Nelson. Whether it’s serving on city committees, or working with local non-profits, I would love to If elected there, are three projects I see every adult and teen in Nelson would like to develop. volunteer 40 hours per year. To get there, we’ll need a committee to promote the project and orgaEconomy: nize an annual volunteer fair that Let’s grow our economy by will link passionate individuals launching a technology start-up with organizations in need. incubator. Tech is great because you don’t need to cut anything down or dig anything up. And all
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Nelson Councillor Candidate Jason Peil
Jason.C.Peil@gmail.com, (250) 551-5571 www.facebook.com/ pages/Elect-Jason-Peil-to-Nelson-City-Council/ I am a father of two boys living in Rosemont with my partner. I have called the City of Nelson home for about six years but I’ve been a West Kootenay local my entire life and just outside town for sixteen years prior. I have past experience on the Regional District Recycling Committee, Selkirk College Board (as a student member) and as the Selkirk Student Ombudsman, the Nelson Riding Club Executive, and with Kootenay Pride as a past President. As a community organizer I have always worked toward inclusive projects and built bridges amongst different groups. I am also a survey draftsman, and have worked in subdivision design and process for the last seven years. I have a strong understanding of local development with practical skills and knowledge. I decided to run because several friends suggested it. I believe strongly in democracy in action. I am interested in ensuring devolopment includes broader views and listens to constituents voices when making decisions that impact their business, their home, or their future in Nelson. I would love to be a part of the housing and development comittee so that I can help address the supports we have in place for social housing and business development. We are at a critical juncture in developing and infrastucture planning.
We need a healthy economy in balanced approach and listening housing and small business so to the community. we can make Nelson a liveable and vibrant community into the future. I’d also like to help streamline event planning in Nelson to help us to really be the “City of Festivals.” I’d like to see Nelson expand the number of opportunities to have recreation, both for locals, and to increase tourism potential. To do that we need proceedures in place that encourage festivals to happen, and foster cooperation amongst user groups. In short, I am a practical person with a strong sense of social conscience. I don’t believe you can fly straight ahead without using both your wings. You need a balance of left and right, and a direction in order to navigate the terrain of our social and economic landscape. Nelson needs a strong ethic of inclusion to take advantage of our diverse strengths and to build our future. I want our City Council to reflect the values and variety of strengths of Nelson people and to carry that forward with action. We need careful fiscal priorities, combined with broad, constructive, social vision to achieve the goals we, as a community, enshrined in our Official Community Plan. I will put every effort into helping our council succeed through a fair and
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Nelson Councillor Candidate Justin Pelant jwpnelson@outlook.com, (250) 354-9244
I was raised in Nelson, graduated L.V. Rogers in 1988. I spent 18 years in construction the first eight working in environmental mitigation, clean-up, and design/ build of remediating systems. Spend ten years on light and heavy commercial construction, starting on the business end of a shovel and worked my way to project manager/general superintendent. In 2007 I was ready for a change and decided to follow a hobby that also allowed myself and my wife to move back to Nelson. We purchased and currently run Ted Allens Jewellery. Upon moving back we have stared our family with a son who is 5 years old now. Since being back I have been involved with the Nelson and district Chamber of Commerce, as finacial chair, Vice President and currently President. I am on the Nelson and area Economic Development Partnership, Diversity Adversity Committee, and have been a member of the Nelson Business Association. I believe that Nelson city council should be representative of the community at large with Nelson having more then 1300 business licenses. The business sector needs to have strong representation at the council table. Nelson is at a very important time with many large projects coming up. The Nelson Commons, Civic Theatre, CP station as well at the opportunity to
develop the old transfer station lands. My construction background as well as business sense will bring strong insight and common sense to the development of these projects. Being on the board for broadband has taught me the benefits it could bring to Nelson. Broadband has the opportunity to allow software companies to relocate their companies to the Nelson area for a better quality of life. This could create more jobs. Over time it will allow the typical homeowner opportunities to lower there monthly bills by use of VOIP (voice over internet phones) as well as many numerous other opportunities. I am truly exited about the opportunity to serve the nelson area residents.
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Nelson Councillor Candidate Anna Purcell voteannapurcell@gmail.com, facebook.com/annajpurcell, voteannapurcell.com
I was born in Halifax, raised in Toronto and educated at Dalhousie University – then felt the westward call and moved to BC. Along the way I worked in a number of roles, including curriculum developer and registrar at a private ESL college in Vancouver, and later ran my own book business from Victoria. I moved to Nelson in 2008 to join my partner Gary Ockenden, and began working and teaching at Maplerose on Baker Street. Today, I’m also the volunteer coordinator for the Civic Theatre project. I’m active in Amnesty International and help with their annual film festival, and I love the rich culture of Nelson – from the food, to theatre, to our museum – and I love hiking, paddling and exploring the natural wonders right at our doorstep. I thought long and hard about putting my name forward – and believe I have something to give. My promise as a candidate is simple – I will listen to your concerns and ideas and will give you four years of honest, hard work. I want Nelson to be as wonderful 20 years from now as it is today. Nelson is a special place. That’s why so many people who visit return to live here. We have it all: beautiful accessible natural surroundings; a community rich in culture, arts and recreation; a vibrant attractive downtown; entrepreneurial spirit, lovely
neighbourhoods, Lakeside and other parks, a wealth of education, plus people who care about each other and have made good things happen for over 100 years. My platform is simple – I want to maintain Nelson as a very special place in a sometimes turbulent world. A person with an open mind, diverse views, and willingness to work hard with the Mayor and other Councillors is the right person for this job. I’m a person like that.
Advisory Planning Commission to learn and contribute to land use planning, and the Cultural Development Committee because I have experience that would be useful and I support putting arts and culture forward to attract visitors and future residents.
Name one, two or three projects you would like to accomplish if you get elected.
I’ll support the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership – for a vibrant economy and broadband expansion. I support initiatives that enhance our environmental sustainability, and am also keen to see our business and cultural communities work together… to attract more visitors (to seduce into moving here). Our more vulnerable residents need to be included in this prosperous town –seniors, youth at risk, people with disabilities or health issues, and those living in poverty. Our municipal tax dollars won’t solve these issues, yet the City needs to partner with non-profits, business and other governments to tackle them. What city committee would you like to be on and why.
I’ll work hard on any committee. That said, I’d love to sit on the
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Nelson Councillor Candidate Jeff Schecter shecky@shaw.ca, (250) 352-6472
Take this opportunity to include your basic political platform that you are running on. Also, in general what differentiates you from everyone else.
I have lived in Nelson since 1984 and the area since 1979, Both of my children were raised in Nelson and one graduated from LVR. I have been in business for myself since 1984 and continue to operate a business that has five employees. Over the past few municipal election cycles council has not had anyone who was an active 24/7 business owner. And there is a perception that the City is not business friendly, I hope to change that. Name one, two or three projects you would like to accomplish if you get elected.
Dealing with the invasive weeds that are taking over the city is a project that needs our dire attention. What city committee would you like to be on and why.
Economic development is a committee where my perspective would be a strong plus. For one, I have lived in the region since 1989 and published a business magazine for 9 years. I also own a business that services the construction industry throughout southern British Columbia.
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Nelson Councillor Candidate Brian Shields bbs1@shaw.ca, (250) 551-3733
I am a fun loving father and husband who enjoys attending the great community events in Nelson, listening to music and walking at the dog park with Maxwell our four legged family member. At heart, I am still that easy going skateboarder of a few decades ago. It is with great passion and commitment that I have put my name forward as a candidate for Nelson City Councillor. I became a resident of Nelson in 2008 and fell in love with the vibrancy and diversity of our city. I believe that my knowledge of government processes gained while working for the residents of four communities of a 33 year career will assist me in the transition from resident to Councillor. Over 33 years, I took great pride in resolving concerns brought forward by individual residents and stakeholder groups. These resolutions sometimes included, making presentations to Council or representing Councils’ position during discussions and negotiations with other local governments, the BC Government and the Government of Canada. I am a collaborator and mentor by nature and believe that my experience and my natural traits will be assets when representing residents at the council table. I understand the importance of a strong and decisive
council made up of councillors who are willing to make decisions that respect the views of residents. I am no stranger to representing others. I have been elected to various positions within the labour movement including a national childcare committee and led a union local for 15 years. I was elected to the position of Vice Chair for Metro Vancouver Collective Agreement Bargaining for 2 sets of bargaining. My experience as a union official, manager and small business owner have contributed to my interest in and my ability to appreciate information from many points of view. Projects which I would like to see completed during the next council term are a local food initiative and a structural review of the services provided by the city to determine those that are required through legislation and regulation and those items which have become work of city staff due to time or changes to the department structure of the city. We are no longer in a time that “nice to have projects” can be funded through our tax base. As downloading from both the provincial and federal governments to municipalities continues defining our cities services becomes increasingly important for future decision making. These projects are extensions of 2 points in my platform; 1.
Limiting taxation increases and recognizing our resident’s ability to pay; 2. Sustainability as it relates to Water Resources, Arts and Culture and Food Security.
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Nelson Councillor Candidate Valerie Warmington
votevaleriew@gmail.com, www.votevaleriew.com, (250) 352-6872 I love Nelson. This small city offers residents almost every service and amenity imaginable in a creative and distinctly unique way and at a scale that makes for great community and livability. When I consider what is happening externally at the provincial, federal and even global levels, it is apparent that we must not take what we have here for granted. As an engaged community we need to consider how to maintain what is good about Nelson and continue that trajectory into the future. Upper levels of government are currently making changes that are already adversely affecting our community’s ability to provide adequate affordable housing for residents; threatening the availability of a wide range of social services vital to community health and well-being; and adversely impacting such things as food prices, property insurance costs and the suitability of city infrastructure. One way to build resilience to such external pressures is to ensure economic prosperity by bringing new business to our City. Clean energy innovation is one of the fastest growing economic sectors in Canada and Nelson has much to offer companies considering establishing here. In particular, the City’s new broadband capacity does much to reduce
the traditional barriers that have stopped companies from setting up in Nelson. Companies that do business here while maintaining their bases elsewhere should be re-encouraged to move here in light of this innovation. Nelson’s diverse arts and culture scene is an important economic multiplier. This sector must be supported and expanded. Doing what is possible to promote economic prosperity in the ways outlined above would be a significant accomplishment. With the threats to social services on the horizon, I would also like to devote attention to being innovative about how we as a community support each other and strive to build independence and resilience amongst the most vulnerable of us. Engaging community in a dialogue in order to enhance understanding of what stands to be lost is a first order of business; developing strategies to counter the potentially adverse impacts of coming changes would follow. Achieving progress in this area would also be a significant achievement. My experience working in the arts community lends itself to my participation on the Cultural Development Committee. My work in the social services sector through Kootenay Kids Society, has given me a breadth of understanding of use to the Nelson and
District Youth Center Advisory Committee or to the Housing Committee. As someone interested and engaged in many aspects of City life, I would be honored, interested and committed to working hard on any of the City Committees. I encourage you to put your trust in me and vote Valerie.
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RDCK Director Area E Candidate Ramona Faust
ramona_r@telus.net, www.Re-electRamona.net, https://www.facebook.com/RamonaforAreaE?ref=hl, (250) 229-5222 region and share costs and respon- going on in their community and sibility. People demand progress use community e-mail lists to and we need to be intelligent in keep people informed of issues not placing the burden only on and opportunities and take their property taxes. feedback. For those of you that don’t At the board table I have worked know me, I am seeking re-elec- with colleagues to improve our tion for the third term as the rep- performance in recreation, parks, resentative for RDCK Married to waste, organizational developmy husband Don for 35 years, I ment, transit, facility improvehave lived and raised our family ment and budgeting. I am chair of in the Kootenay Lake Area for the Nelson and District Recreation 4 decades and call Procter my Commission and Nelson, Salmo, home. Working in forestry, enter- E, F, G Parks Commission and tainment, education and the non- on the West Kootenay Transit profit sector has provided a global Committee. Ramona Faust, Incumbent perspective on local community In the community I volunteer Director, RDCK Area E and business issues. on the Age Friendly Community Area E. Area E is Queens It has been my pleasure to sup- Seniors Initiative Advisory, a Bay, Balfour, Harrop-Procter, port community groups and busi- Seniors Transportation SubLongbeach, Bealby Point, nesses to create the projects they committee, the Columbia Basin Mountain Station, Svoboda, view as important and that make Trust Social Grants Advisory Road, parts of Choquette, Forin, our world a better place. Over and provincially the Vancouver Silver King and Ymir Roads the past 6 years, thousands of Foundation Environment Grant to Whitewater and the area of dollars in grant funds have been Advisory. Blewett. spent supporting drinking water, I have collaborated on the My platform is Commitment, lakeshore research, playgrounds, incorporation of non-profits and to the community’s goals. community building improve- volunteered for community and Collaboration to build a strong ments, wildfire fuel reduction environment based organizations. region and excellence at the and programs focused on meet- Our family supported and volunRDCK ing social needs and art and cul- teered in sports activities through Advocacy for Area E’s needs ture. Contributions to the business our children’s involvement. This and issues. Responsibility for community have been through provides a healthy respect of the public tax dollars and the environ- business and economic develop- value volunteers play in our comment. Community engagement on ment organizations. Area E’s citi- munity. important decisions. I believe we zens have a right to assets that can get more done by seeking part- improve their community. nerships to increase our capacity, I also believe that Area E resibring outside investment into the dents should be aware of what’s 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
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Election2014 Q&A
RDCK Director Area F Candidate Kevin LePape
email address, sensibleRDCK.com, (250) 509-2454 After visiting Nelson and area over many years my partner Kristine Gates and I moved here from Kelowna 6 years ago. I am recently retired from a career as a self-employed distributor of packaging and warehouse equipment across Canada and Kristine is retired from veterinary work. We love this area for many reasons: the sense of community and the opportunities for recreation being foremost. I am running for your Area F Director because I feel we need for a strong voice advocating responsible, transparent governance at the RDCK Board table. I have been critical of the Board’s communication and decisions over the last year regarding budget and purchasing as many people are aware by virtue of my letters to the local papers. There comes a point when criticism must translate into action to be useful. The most important issue for many, many residents of Area F is the pressing requirement by Interior Health to bring small water systems into compliance with provincial drinking water regulations. Assistance and direction from any authority has been practically non-existent to date and that must change. I have recently attended a full-day Small Water Users Association of BC workshop to avail myself of the
most recent information and technology news so I am prepared and able to work effectively with small water system owners. Further, it is obvious that users face huge expense: thousands of dollars up front and huge increases in ongoing operating costs to meet current laws. In the face of this I believe that the RDCK has an obligation to hold the line on taxation, to not add to the burden. I think your government ought to, at the very least, make you aware of its plans for taxation, be forthcoming about what it will cost you in the future. I intend to work tirelessly to ensure that the RDCK maintains funding for the important and essential services such as fire and rescue, waste management /recycling, transit and recreation. At the same time there is a real need to identify areas where savings are possible (did you know that your Board budgeted $120,000 to send all 20 Directors plus the CAO and staff to Niagara Falls and Whistler in 2014?) and come down to earth on purchasing (we cannot afford the most expensive, the best of the best, paying as much as 25% more to non-RDCK resident suppliers over local sources) We certainly need to all work together and that starts first and foremost with RDCK government itself. This will be my only job, my
full-time occupation for the next four years. I will focus 100% on serving you, communicating and responding and getting results. Working for a more SENSIBLE RDCK.
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RDCK Director Area F Candidate Tom Newell tomnewell@shaw.ca, (250) 509-1277
Hello: My family moved to Heddle Road in 1989. Little did we know at the time how amazing a place this is. I worked at Salmo Secondary as the High School counsellor until 2003 at which point the teachers of SD#8 elected me President of the Nelson District Teachers’ Association, a position to which I was re-elected until my retirement in June of 2013. Prior to moving to Heddle Road I worked at BC Housing, managing Social Housing for seniors, disabled and low income families in Vancouver. My work and volunteer history have exposed me to the issues
that local governments face: effectively analyzing, interpreting and managing large budgets; managing tax dollars for the wellbeing of citizens; collaborating on issues of concern; advocating for people that are in crisis; educating constituents of issues; establishing effective lines of communication; creating initiatives to support constituents; managing and supporting conflict resolution; seeking input regarding planning. At BC Housing I was part of a team that greatly improved the living conditions in our developments. I worked with our residents, our tenant associations, local service providers (e.g. Public Health) and senior management to develop short and long-term plans for improvements. At Salmo Secondary I developed the Counselling Services program in the school. As President of the NDTA I advocated for members and Public Education as well as collaborating with the Board on long and short range planning. I have my degree from SFU and a Masters in Counselling Psychology from UVic (1998). My current passion is in the area of conflict resolution/mediation. I am the chair of the BC Teachers’ Federation Internal Mediation Services program, a program designed to support teachers that are experiencing conflict in their
workplaces. Also, I am currently the secretary and chairperson of our local water users group (or which I have been an active volunteer for 25 years). I understand the challenges of managing local water systems. You will find that I am most approachable; that I understand the complexities of many view points; that I have the skills to do a great job for you and that I will advocate strongly for maintaining the amazingness of our incredible home in Area F. I am a dedicated and hard working person. I commit to that for you. I have the skills and attributes to be a strong advocate for Area F and I want to take on the role for us. As you may be able to tell from this description, politically I am a progressive. I believe that government plays a vital role in our society: economically, socially and philosophically. Government has the opportunity to support the sense of community – developing programs that individuals cannot create on their own... ANSWER TRUNCATED for length by the express news update
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