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Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 Vol. 4, No. 43

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From the City of Nelson Website: On General Voting Day, November 15, 2014, polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Central School located at 811 Stanley Street, Nelson B.C. You must be registered to vote. The City of Nelson provides for Voter’s Advanced Registration although you may register on General Voting Day if you wish. All voters are required to produce two (2) pieces of identification (at least one must provide a signature) in order to prove residency and identity. Acceptable forms of identification include: a British Columbia Driver’s Licence a BC Identification Card within the meaning of the Identification Card Regulation

a photo BC services card within the meaning of the Identification Card Regulation a non-photo BC services card within the meaning of the Identification Card Regulation an Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by the Insurance Corporation of BC a British Columbia CareCard or British Columbia Gold CareCard a Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8 a Social Insurance Card issued by Human Resources Development Canada a Citizenship Card issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada a real property tax notice issued under section 369 of the Local Government Act or section 21 of the

Taxation (Rural Area) Act a credit card or debit card issued by a savings institution as defined in s.29 of the Interpretation Act a utility bill issued for the supply of electricity, natural gas, water, telephone services or coaxial cable services by: a public utility as defined in section 1 of the Utilities Commission Act a gas utility as defined in section 1 of the Gas Utility Act, a water utility as defined in section 1 of the Water Act, the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority, or a corporation licensed by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission for the purposes of that supply. http://elections.nelson.ca/voters.html

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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 has been 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 asked the candidates some questions and gave them up to 450 words for their response, in alphabetical order by candidate. If the responses ran over, we truncated. All five weeks included contact infor-

mation, (website, 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: Democracy & Governance pt.2 All candidates will say they have an open door policy. How will you ensure this is true in practice? Are you prepared to support the community’s wishes even if those wishes are in conflict with your own vision? Why do we have such low voter turnout? What would you do to encourage voter participation? What does democracy mean to you?

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 E

Ramona Faust Rick Marken

For RDCK Area F

Kevin LePape Tom Newell School District 8 Trustees

Bob Abrahams Curtis Bendig William Maslechko (no questions asked School Trustee Candidates this week, but look for future questions)

Still trying to decide? To read the candidates answers to previous weeks’ questions click on these links to go directly to our special election section: Nov. 7: Governance & Democracy pt.1 - to view responses click here Oct. 31: Quality of Life Issues - to view responses click here Oct. 24: Business and Development - to view responses click here Oct. 17: Profile and Platform - to view responses click here

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Nelson Mayoral Candidate John Dooley tomayorjohn@gmail.com, (250) 352-9175, (250) 354-9615

What does democracy mean to you? I grew up in a country that did not abide by democratic principles: Segments of the population could not hold certain jobs or political office and were held back from achieving their potential. My experiences in my home country have given me a true appreciation for what it means to live in a democracy: It means one has access to opportunity no matter who they are, what they believe and where they came from. It means one has freedom of speech, and freedom to live a lifestyle they choose. On November 11 each year, we have a chance to celebrate our democratic society and reflect on the people that helped us become the country we are. I am convinced that my move to Canada and advancement to become the Mayor of our beautiful city would not have been an attainable goal in my home country. An appreciation for democ-

racy is a value very dear to me. All candidates will say they have an open door policy. How will you ensure this is true in practice? Having an authentic open door policy is more about attitude and values than anything else. It relates to how you spend your time and how you view your role. As a Mayor and councilor, it has been important to me to be out and about; to keep my ear to the ground and to truly listen to people. I think it is important to remember there are people who are not particularly comfortable coming into a government office. Thus, being out on the streets, at events, , and in our facilities is the key to making sure an â&#x20AC;&#x153;open doorâ&#x20AC;? policy actually means you have built relationships with people, earned their trust and help them feel they can share their true thoughts and ideas with you. Are you prepared to support the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes even if those wishes are in conflict with your own vision? In a true democracy, local government is elected and charged with leading a city. The Mayor chairs council meetings. At the end of the day, I have one vote, just like the rest of the councilors. Sometimes, our votes are unanimous, sometimes they are split and decisions are made with great difficulty. However, once a decision is made it is vital Council and the Mayor move on and ensure the decision that is made is acted on with the rigour and hard work

that characterize the way things are handled at City Hall Why do we have such low voter turnout? What would you do to encourage voter participation? Voter turnout has varied over the years. I believe by messaging about the importance of voice, we ultimately may improve voter turnout. Being able to vote is a right and a privilege, and not a norm in all countries in the world. It is my hope that all Canadians take advantage of this privilege at the local, provincial and federal level.

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Nelson Mayoral Candidate Deb Kozak thekozaks@telus.net, 250-352-9383 https://www.facebook.com/debkozak.politician

Open Door Policy Right now, when residents want to address Mayor and Council, they need to come to a Committee of the Whole meeting. These meetings are very formal, and don’t invite energetic and open discussion. I’d like to set up a permanent soap box at the plaza in front of City Hall, and invite people to really use this space. An urban oasis to eat your lunch, have coffee with a friend, and share new ideas, poetry, spoken word, music. A gathering place at the centre of town. I would like to host regular “Brown Bag It with the Mayor” - lunches at various parks and neighborhood hubs, so I can keep in touch with what young people,

families and seniors are thinking, And if you think Nelson needs and how local government can an experienced leader with a fresh better reflect their values. outlook, I ask you to vote for me. I’ve had a lot of engagement online and on social media during this campaign. I’ll maintain that if I’m elected. A Mayor’s forum to welcome your questions and ask for your input on ideas. I’m in favour of open discussion, hearing new ideas and dissenting points of view so we can talk things through and move forward. I’m also in favour of trying new things. Not all new ideas work the first time - but how is anything going to change if we don’t let the seed be planted? We need to not be afraid to try new things. Democracy In 2011, only 33.3% of Nelson residents voted in the municipal election. Throughout my campaign I’ve shared information with voters – where and when to vote, and I’ve encouraged many people, especially young people, to get out and vote. I’m delighted with the work of www.NelsonVotes.ca in encouraging people to make a commitment to vote. When more of us vote, our local government will better reflect the values of the diverse, creative and innovative community that we so love. Please get out and vote tomorrow, 8am-8pm at Central School.

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Nelson Mayoral Candidate Pat Severyn pdseveryn@shaw.ca, (250) 354-7117, (250) 352-2935

All candidates will say they have an open door policy. How will you ensure this is true in practice? I will remove the door from the Mayor’s office, as I stated loud and clear in my first article, and have it open for all people to come and discuss their issues anytime!! The current Mayor says he has an open door, but it is only open to the people who support his agenda. He doesn’t listen to people. That may be why 4 councillors are leaving. That’s strong-arm tactics and totally opposite of how I will do things. Are you prepared to support the community’s wishes even if those wishes are in conflict with your own vision? 100% I will support the community’s wishes!! It’s Council that makes the decisions, and I will facilitate the council in doing this, unlike how the current Mayor manipulates Council. I am a strong leader, a team leader. A strong facilitator listens to people and allows everyone a voice at the table. This is done with respect and with the benefit of the community as the goal, always!! If the downtown business com-

munity clearly states that they are in favour of overturning the dog bylaw, why doesn’t the council act on that and make it a priority? What difference does it make what my personal opinion might be? The citizens have spoken. The same thing with chickens and bees. There is a huge number of people that want this in Nelson!! My two opponents have both, either rejected voting on these issues, or have been ineffective in implementing these changes for the people of Nelson!! We need to follow the OCP (Official Community Plan) and we need the political will to do this, for all development!! Why do we have such low voter turnout? What would you do to encourage voter participation? We have extremely low voter turnout because people feel powerless after having a mayor and council for the past 9 years that do not listen to the people. How many times will people show up just to be ignored? And that’s what happens under this mayor and council. There are so many examples of this, and here are a few: the recent Nelson Landing Development by John’s Walk on OUR waterfront, Kutenai Landing on Our waterfront, the development near the golf course, where council did not listen to the traffic concerns of the people in the neighbourhood, and the Hall St. project, which again, the city didn’t listen to those most affected by the change in traffic flow. Why not wait until The Nelson Commons Development is completed before doing a major adjustment to traffic flows? People want an efficient public bus system, a compost

programme, and a review of taxes and of city staff wages. What does democracy mean to you? It’s very clear what democracy means to me. All people’s voices, ideas, and opinions, must be heard and respected. It’s actually quite simple, and this mayor and council give lip service to the idea of “democracy” but in the end, it seems like democracy just gets in the way of the agenda they want to push through. I will give voice and democracy back to the people of Nelson.

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Nelson Councillor Candidate Bob Adams bladams@telus.net, (250) 352-9526, (250) 505-7565

Open Door Policy to me means that council must listen to all citizens and business owners that have suggestions on how we can improve the way Nelson moves forward. Staff must ensure that council are made aware of all the requests they receive even if they do not meet our current bylaws, policies and planning documents. We need to investigate all of them, even if they seem a little off the wall at first glance, we do not want to turn people away from Nelson. I am prepared to support the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes even if they are in conflict with my own thoughts regarding Nelson. We, as a council, need to determine if the majority of the citizens agree with the issue that is at

the council table. This can be a difficult task as issues at the council table are often presented by one or two people. Council should be required to do some of their own research. Low voter turnout can be the result of apathy by local voters or perhaps they feel that council is doing a good job and feel there is no need to vote. To encourage more citizens to vote we need to be sure that everyone is informed of our plans for the present and the future. This can be accomplished by public meetings, including opportunities to have discussions that are less formal like sitting around the kitchen table, advertising and general mail outs of councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans. Trafalgar School held an all candidates forum for their students that provided a great first step to help encourage young people to be informed, engaged and interested in voting when they become of age. Democracy to me means that you should always feel welcome at city hall. No citizen should be afraid to contact city hall staff or council members to express their concern or discuss a city related problem. City Hall should be more welcoming and open for business. Some issues have been mentioned to me and we must work on these. As with any dissatisfaction there is a line of communication. The Department Head is the first and

Council and the Mayor should be included. I am prepared to bring these concerns forward. If we do not address issues your right to democracy is being eroded.

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Nelson Councillor Candidate Robin Cherbo rcherbo@telus.net, www.facebook.com/RobinCherbo (250) 354-4819, (250) 354-3403

In my nine years as a City Councillor, I have always had an open door policy to respond to queries by local citizens within the City of Nelson. As well as, supporting public participating at the Committee of the Whole meetings and supporting open public meetings on a variety of issues. As in the past I would continue to advocate for public input through and City of Nelson website and through social media. Listening to local citizens’ issues, taking into the consideration and understanding of local concerns is a priority. I will use my knowledge and experience to come to decisions that follow due process to promote health

and safety of all citizens in the community. Community issues are prioritized and reviewed by City Council and at the ‘end of the day’ are put forth by having a comprehensive discussion and goes forward by majority vote. During elections, it’s noted that there is a low voter turnout across the country, because lack of knowledge, apathy, and concern with personal issues. I have always advocated for people to vote, by comparing issues around the world, where people are willing to give up their lives for the right to have a free democratic vote. But having said that, the present voting system needs to modernize, to make it easier to vote. For example, by giving each Canadian citizen a personal code so they can use a smart phone or computer to vote, thus increasing the number of people who would be willing to vote. Democracy means freedom to have the right to vote for any candidate or political party in all elections in Canada, without discrimination or intimidation. Democracy means the protection for Civil rights as covered under ‘The Charter of Rights and Freedoms’. The right for all citizens, in a free society, with nonviolence political views, regardless of ethnic origin or religious or non-religious beliefs, to have one person one vote. On my dedication to democ-

racy, I will continue to focus all my energy on the work as a City Councillor, supporting new Councillors, as well as maintaining support for City plans, such as, the OCP and the ‘Path to 2040; Sustainability Strategy’. I will continue to listen and work with local citizens and business, to make Nelson a greener, more prosperous and sustainable community. So they say ‘behind every successful man is a surprised woman’, therefore, I’m asking for your support on Nov. 15th, to surprise Colleen (Driscoll) again, and be re-elected to Nelson City Council. Thank you.

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Nelson Councillor Candidate Michael Dailly michaeldailly58@gmail.com, (250) 352-1746 www.facebook.com/pages/Michael-Dailly-For-Nelson-CityCouncil/647826675295212

All candidates will say they have an open door policy. How will you ensure this is true in practice? Over the past three months I have been meeting with community leaders to talk about what is important to them. I plan to continue to do this. I am interested in looking at the possibility of having local neighbourhood assemblies. I have also talked with my wife about hosting, monthly pot luck meetings with 8-12 people from the community at our home. I would continue to have an active social media site where I would post updates about the progress of ongoing issues and receive feedback. If there is interest I will be available to meet at local coffee shops to have discussions about civic issues.

Are you prepared to support the community’s wishes even if those wishes are in conflict with your own vision? Yes because the number one job of an elected representative is to represent your constituents. It is important to me that I keep current with the wishes of the community so that I can properly represent them. My vision includes me being accountable, informed and working on behalf of my constituents. If I’m not supporting the community’s wishes I’m not doing the job I was elected to do. Why do we have such low voter turnout? What would you do to encourage voter participation? It would be great to get higher voter turnout. We need to educate high school age children about the importance of participating in the democratic process. Creating a youth auxiliary city council with its own election process, meetings and official duties is one way we could create a lasting impression and interest in civic politics. Something else that council could do is look at implementing a mail in ballot option. This may be more convenient for some people and would capture the vote of people who are out of town when voting takes place. Many local business owners that live outside city limits have expressed their frustration with not being eligible to vote. It seems to me that business owners

contribute to our community in a very big way and deserve a voice in the local election. What does democracy mean to you? Democracy means that adults have the right to vote for the people who will represent them it also means people can hold those individuals who are making decisions fully accountable. It means every voice gets to be heard. Democracy works best when people take responsibility for themselves and participate.

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Nelson Councillor Candidate Charles Jeanes chjeanes@hotmail.com, (250) 352-6416

All candidates will say they have an open door policy. How will you ensure this is true in practice? If City Hall agrees, I would have an office and keep regular office hours, a few hours a week. I will publish my email contacts widely, and use the links the City provides. I will find venues where I can meet people informally, with my name and position prominently displayed, e.g at markets. Open doors have to be accessed by the public. It is my job as a politician to be available, but citizens must participate and use the opportunity elected people offer. Low politi-

cal consciousness is a symptom of the times we live in, and the malaise of our systems. I would use the opportunity offered by The Star for a councilor column. Are you prepared to support the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes even if those wishes are in conflict with your own vision? On new residential development and making growth difficult for Nelson, the answer is No. I would not compromise this principle. No growth is basic to my vision of a future that is best for humans, best for other species, and best for the natural environment; I cannot be persuaded to change my convictions. No more people, no more buildings, will be my mantra. Why do we have such low voter turnout? What would you do to encourage voter participation? It is an individual choice to exercise your rights, or not. It is not my role to increase voter participation. Let citizens who are concerned take the lead in this. I will help where I am asked, but there is no reason why anyone, free, Canadian, and a citizen, cannot vote if they are motivated. It is not my place to motivate the unmotivated. If they do not understand the reasons to participate, nothing I say as a councilor will alter that. I have

urged participation as a writer and teacher all my life; I will continue to. My actions in this matter will not change if I am a city councilor. What does democracy mean to you? It is a state of consciousness. It is not in institutions, nor laws. You must want to rule yourself. You create democratic activity by self-determined thinking, in all aspects of your life. Assert your need to govern yourself, and not govern others. I have little respect for people who believe they are natural leaders; I wish no one would think of her- or himself as a natural follower, either. Too many people do not make the effort for self-rule.

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Nelson Councillor Candidate Janice Morrison

elect.janicemorrison@gmail.com, Facebook: Elect Janice Morrison, (250) 505 3441

Because I live, work and play in my community, I found that in my past experience as a city councillor, engaged citizens would chat with me when they saw me – at the swimming pool, the grocery store, and on really snowy days they called me at home to voice their ploughing concerns. For those who engage in social media, I’m available through Facebook; I’d also be available to meet others for a good old cup of coffee at one of our great coffee houses. I would offer “office hours” in City Hall, and I hope local print and online media would invite councillors to report on their activities. I’d also love to utilize our local radio stations

for weekly topical discussions or a political talk show where citizens could call in and ask questions. In the past I was a regular panellist on “By the People”, a Kootenay Co-op Radio show on participatory democracy where we discussed issues facing the city council of the day. My role as a democratically elected councillor is to represent not my own views but the views of the majority, and to be open, approachable and an active listener. Nelson is a diverse community where we don’t always agree, but we can find commonalities that allow us to make good decisions for the benefit of all citizens. Some say Nelson’s recent low voter turnout is due to voter apathy, but I believe Nelson residents are interested, enthusiastic and concerned about what happens locally and regionally. Many day-to-day distractions keep us from staying engaged in our civic responsibilities, and others possess a kind of “contented disengagement” – things are going fine, so let’s just stay the course. To improve voter turnout, we could try moving away from our First Past the Post system. For example, instead of voting for six councillors you could rank all the councillors – in this year’s case, 1 to 12. The top 6 would then assume office. Another idea

would be to follow the example of some jurisdictions where voting is required by law. We also need to ensure that our youth understand the privilege and responsibility of voting by working within the schools with activities like the Students Vote program that we participated in at Trafalgar Middle School. What does democracy mean to me? Democracy is a journey. It comes with great responsibility to ensure all voices are heard and all opinions are treated equally. Democracy is the ability to participate without being judged or judging. It should be blind to social status, sexual orientation, race or religious belief. If I could choose only one word to define democracy, that word would be respect. For me democracy equals respect.

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Nelson Councillor Candidate John Paolozzi votepaolozzi@gmail.com, johnpaolozzi.com, facebook.com/john.paolozzi, (250) 551-4344

All candidates will say they have an open door policy. How will you ensure this is true in practice? I’m a big believer in using all of the tools available for speaking directly with constituents. I’ve been using social media to reach out and engage and I welcome emails and calls. I will continue to do so. But that’s not enough. Many prefer face-to-face discussion. To better facilitate this, I would like to hold monthly public roundtables on the issues that concern Nelsonites. I would also like to see the city engage on a larger scale with more meetings and presentations similar to the EcoSociety’s “Conversation Cafes”. I think these are a great way to inform and engage the public. Are you prepared to support the community’s wishes even if

those wishes are in conflict with your own vision? In the case of a referendum, I would absolutely support the community’s wishes even if they were in conflict with my own. However, if I have to make a decision, I will never support anything I don’t believe to be in the best interests of our community. I am always open to engage and debate. If people want to convince me of something, they must do so through the strength of an argument supported by data. If I choose badly, I accept full responsibility and deserve to be voted out of office. Why do we have such low voter turnout? What would you do to encourage voter participation? I think there are many reasons for low turnout. First of all, voting rates have been trending downward for a few decades now. There is considerable reason to believe that this is happening in part because we are more disengaged from our communities than people were 50 years ago due to the increase in hours spent at work and because we no longer have to work together to deliver basic services that are now provided by government. As a result of not having to be involved with our community, we spiral into further disengagement. On top of this, local elections can be confusing. Unlike federal

and provincial elections, you have far more decisions to make with less information being served to you. As I mentioned previously, people need to feel more involved in the decision-making process, and they need more transparency to help them understand how and why certain decisions get made. Likewise, I think we need to do more to get people engaged civically, whether that means in city committees and working groups or with volunteer organizations in Nelson. A more engaged citizenry is more likely to vote. What does democracy mean to you? Having the freedom and responsibility to engage in cocreating government that serves us 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/

Accountability and openness: I have published my email and cell phone number in a number of places. I will be available to answer questions as much as possible. I do think part of being a responsible Councilor is to be open and honest even if that means you admit you don’t know something, haven’t got a strong opinion, or you just can’t give the answer somebody is looking for. Honesty is better than dodging a question. Council is asked to support conflicting views on issues mainly because there are sever-

al ways to approach a challenge. That is where being a leader comes into play. As a Councilor I intend to look at things from many angles before forming a strong opinion. I think we need to ask a lot of questions in order to make sure we consider other views before we forge ahead. In past leadership for festival planning I have always allowed other people’s views to come in and contribute to a better plan - a better solution. I don’t think we can afford to be rigid about our ideas when we are trying to do what is best for an entire community. That being said, I do have a definite perspective about protecting Nelson’s economic interests and trying to keep our costs down so we can afford to deliver big on the things that count. I plan on compromise, but not to the point of letting core values go. I want us to work on our low cost housing priorities, and I want us to leverage as much of our efforts as we can in order to make sure we do that cost effectively and our tax payers are not ending up footing Victoria’s bills. I want us to strive for the best results we can, so I plan on being flexible while keeping my eye on the prize: A more affordable town with fewer social problems. I think this year we’re going

to see a bigger turn-out. Why? Because I among other candidates have been candid about our intention to provide Nelson with a new direction. A shift in priorities toward a more friendly atmosphere and working toward fixing issues we’ve been waiting for for a long time: Low cost housing, poverty reduction, green energy, transportation, and attending to outstanding issues (dogs on Baker St. and Beekeeping etc). These issues are our collective priorities, and this election looks like a game changer – it’s got people fired up! I have witnessed democracy in action this election, and been part of it. I’m really excited for Nelson, and I think this time Nelson’s people are winning. We’re winning a council that reflects our community values.

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Nelson Councillor Candidate Justin Pelant

jwpnelson@outlook.com, (250) 354-9244 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Justin-Pelant-for-Nelson-citycouncil/324421964398167?ref=hl bers of the community who would be impacted by a particular decisions. I have in the past done this and will continue to do so, listening to their thoughts, ideas and concerns prior to making decisions. I have sat on roundtable discussions in the past and this concept works well for hearing thoughts in different demographics of the community. How would you encourage voter participation? I think education on what a democracy is and how essential it is to participate would be the first step in ensuring that we get an honest and fair election with All candidates will say they all demographics being fairly rephave an open door policy, how resented. will you ensure this is true in practice? I have the advantage of having a business on Baker Street so I am easily accessible and available much of the time for hearing concerns, comments and ideas. For specific issues or concerns I will set aside dedicated time tfor meetings. I have been a voice for the community in the past and will continue in the future. Would you support the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes even if they were in conflict with my own vision. We live in a democracy. I have always been open to conversations that are in the best interest of the community and have looked at all sides of a situation. This includes sitting down with memThe 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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Nelson Councillor Candidate Anna Purcell voteannapurcell@gmail.com, facebook.com/annajpurcell, voteannapurcell.com

Democracy: In 1947 Winston Churchill famously said, “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.” While humorous, this also indicates how messy democracy can be. Our imperfect democracy aims to protect the rights of the individual by law, use fair, free and competitive elections to choose leaders and ensure an open society that protects human rights. To me, it’s the foundation to build a decent world on. I don’t take democracy for granted… we have to work at it and not let it be eroded. It’s each of our responsibility to take steps towards caring about issues and how things work. Democracy belongs to everyone, and we all need to nurture it. The reasons for low voter

turnout are complex and involve everything from school curriculum, age and education, how we habitually talk to each other and socialize, plus our general sense of our ability to affect change in our lives, how many candidates are running, and how they run their campaigns. Studies have shown that people are more likely to vote if they know their friends are voting, and they’re likely to favour their friends’ preferred candidate -so don’t be shy! Let your friends know you’re voting, and don’t be afraid to plug your favourite candidate(s) while you’re at it. Voting system changes worth considering (and being done elsewhere) are: lowering the voting age (recent Scottish referendum), requiring people to vote (Australia) and using online voting (97 of 414 Ontario communities in the recent elections). All of these increase turnout where in use. The City of Nelson could also improve its website. It’s awkward to navigate and isn’t being used as the tool for engagement that it could be. For those on the internet, my open door approach includes a public Facebook page (Anna Purcell Public Figure) an email address (voteannapurcell@ gmail.com ), and the use of interactive surveys – one is up right now with over 175 responses

– try it! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AnnaPurcell). Not everyone uses computers so I also answer my telephone,and attend open meetings and gatherings I’m invited to. I’d like to see the Council use some of these approaches collectively. As for supporting the public’s wishes even if I don’t agree with them – if public wishes are clearly in conflict with my vision or ideas, I need to be flexible, let go of my position and represent a greater interest. If public wishes are in conflict with my fundamental personal values as a human being, it’s something else, and I need to live with my conscience when I vote.

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Nelson Councillor Candidate Jeff Shecter shecky@shaw.ca, (250) 352-6472

1) Everyday I interact with customers and one can’t stay in business if you have a closed door policy. Voters are customers in a sense, and that relationship would, at least for me, be the same. I would expect voters to let me know how I successful I am in keeping to commitments made and/or promised. 2) Most issues are not black and white. In the case of principled difference, all I can say around the council table, if I am in the minority, then after the vote, I have to let that majority decision stand.

3) There have been Ph.d thesis written about it. The reasons are vast and complex. My take is that there is a general cynicism about the process. Also, voters as consumers have tremendous choices about how to allocate their time. Sometimes it may be an overchoice situation which results in apathy. Other issues at play may be a sense of social powerlessness. Which I find unfortunate, as I don’t believe any deck is stacked. 4) Tell my friends to vote. Engage in discussions with colleagues, friends and employees about the importance of the voting process. 5) It is the foundation of our civil life and a function of our daily existence. Individuals make choices everyday about a thousand different decisions. The stimuli that influence those valuations are myriad, but they are democratic to the core. Critics abhor many manifestations of consumer choice as inherently anti-democratic, yet unfortunately they seem to want a know it all body of high social conciense to replace those individual choices. I couldn’t disagree more

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Nelson Councillor Candidate Brian Shields bbs1@shaw.ca, (250) 551-3733

All candidates will say they have an open door policy. How will you ensure this is true in practice? The phrase â&#x20AC;&#x153;an open door policyâ&#x20AC;? is not something that I would use to describe accessibility to me, if I am fortunate enough to be elected to the Nelson City Council. The phrase fits an office dwelling, full-time position where someone has a set location. Being on counsel is not an 8:30 to 4:30 job nor should it be. Before seeing the workload first hand, I will commit to responding to emails and telephone calls within 24 hours of receipt and scheduling meetings with residents if requested. I love attend community events and I will be

pleased to speak with residents when I am out and about. Are you prepared to support the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes even if those wishes are in conflict with your own vision? Being a City Councillor means representing all the residents of the city, it does not mean pushing a personal agenda. Decisions at the council table should be based on factual information and consideration of the impact the decision will have on our community. Why do we have such low voter turnout? What would you do to encourage voter participation? Hopefully voter turnout will improve during this election due to the number of candidates running for each position. This election social media is playing a larger part in getting resident excited and informed about the election. Real issues get people involved and bring them out to vote. What does democracy mean to you? Democracy is a society characterized by equality of rights and privileges including political and social equality. A society where power is vested in the citizens. A certain sense of freedom where our destiny is formed by one another. At the Council table it means 7 elected officials working together

for the good of and reflecting community views while following due process. Votes are not weighted. There are seven votes and each one is valued equally.

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Nelson Councillor Candidate Valerie Warmington

votevaleriew@gmail.com, www.votevaleriew.com, (250) 352-6872 interests rather than the interests of society generally. It is no wonder that voters, particularly youth, feel discouraged about their ability to enact change and opt instead not to participate.

Democracy was intended as a way of ensuring an ongoing public voice in political discussion and decision making through elected representation. Over time democracy has ceased to function as was originally intended and has instead become a system whereby citizens occasionally vote for ‘officials’ who make decisions on their behalf but with little meaningful or consistent public input. The democratic system has been further corrupted as powerful and well-resourced lobby groups and corporate entities drive both the selection of officials as well as the decisions made to suit their own

Municipal government has been somewhat less directly impacted by these recent challenges to democracy. In the municipal case, I think it is a lack of interest in the issues being discussed that lead people to opt out of their right to vote. This election, a wide array of social issues have come strongly to the fore of political discussion and it seems that interest is growing as a result. I strongly believe that it is the responsibility of elected officials to serve the public interest by actively seeking public input and ensuring it is considered throughout the decision-making process. This input needs to be invited in a variety of forums that recognize the challenges to participation faced by various groups of people. Politicians should actively demonstrate a willingness to hear from people in both traditional and non-traditional ways. There are many innovative suggestions for facilitating discussion amongst citizens and elected representatives. One fairly conventional idea

is to offer regular ‘office hours’ at City Hall during which people are invited to drop in to discuss issues. An interesting idea I came across recently is to draw citizens randomly from the residents’ list to provide input on particular topics along the lines of how jurors are selected to participate in court cases. Social media offers great potential as a tool to promote topical discussion amongst a particular demographic sector and there are other exciting possibilities for using the internet as a tool to garner public opinion and input. A growing number of ‘apps’ already exist making this possible and several countries (for example Argentina), are already experimenting with these approaches. I am very open to expanding opportunities for citizen involvement and to trying out new ways of interacting with the public toward a truly representative and participatory democracy.

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Election2014 Q&A

RDCK Director Area E Candidate Ramona Faust

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All candidates will say they have an open door policy. How will you ensure this is true in practice? My policy over the past 6 years has been to keep the community informed of issues that affect them, involve the public in decision making and encourage participation in various initiatives such as Recreation Commission 10, Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives, the Advisory Planning Commission. I endeavor to answer calls within 3 days and try to work with provincial and federal agencies on their behalf. I am contemplating a different approach to budget setting and would like to use one of the local print press for disseminating information. I have a blog and a large e-mail list but not everyone uses a computer. Are you prepared to support

the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes even if those wishes are in conflict with your own vision? Yes and saying that it takes quite a bit of work to determine who actually speaks for the greater community. Opinion polls and surveys work if the public participates and that is often the only tool we have to illicit input from a vast majority of people. Why do we have such low voter turnout? What would you do to encourage voter participation? I think voter turnout is a function of where politics has led us and the first past the post system. I try to engage citizens between elections as much as possible to increase their ownership of issues that affect them. We did increase voter turnout between the 2008 and 2011 election in Area E. What does democracy mean to you? Democracy means that people have an opportunity to express their opinions on issues that affect them and that they are provided with information to allow them to make an informed choice. I actually like the Regional Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s referendum and alternate approval process. While cumbersome it is a form of democracy that is direct. I think a more balanced approach to representation at higher levels of government would enable local

government to function better and without partisan politics. People should have the right to a decent standard of living and assistance to achieve it so that they can participate in democracy.

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RDCK Director Area E Candidate Rick Marken r.marken@shaw.ca, (250) 352-0086

It is my intention to listen to the people of area E. This question is about having an open door policy and in a literal sense, an open door policy is a little difficult but doable in rural areas. In rural areas, due to the physical size of the area and the fact most directors work out of their homes, scheduling and organization are key. So, the simple solution is to let all the people of area E know they can always get in touch by two methods or more. The most common being a meeting in person, telephone number, email, text or social media. I intend to be available any day to review, accept input or assist with issues that people bring forward to review or to keep me current. Fortunately, my busi-

ness allows me both time and flexibility and also keeps me connected and current with the community. The other half of my open door policy will be my insistence on transparency and accountability and consequences. Justifications for decisions must be available to the public before and after the decision. Public consultations and input are important, to decisions, priorities and operations of government. I am sure there will be times when I will support the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes even if they are in conflict with my own vision. We are a democracy and the majority will rule and I will be bound by the decision of the majority. Voter turnout and voter participation should be a concern for everyone. We can call it apathy, an enabled society or just too busy to vote. Voting is often, the only tool we have for making change. If we do not like the politicians on the ballet, we can put forward a candidate of our own choosing next time. We have that right; after all we are a democracy. Democracy is important to me as it should be to everyone. Remember, as my family and I do on November 11, those who

fought, many who died, for our freedom to live in a Democracy. Always be cognizant of another dictator just around the corner looking to take away our rights and freedoms. The fabric of our civilization is thin and there are always those out there looking for a weakness to impose their will, on the rest of us. The situation in the Middle East is an example of this. By the time this article is printed, I will have been at the cenotaph in Nelson to remember my family members on November 11, 2014. Perhaps, I will have seen you there.

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RDCK Director Area F Candidate Kevin LePape sensibleRDCK.com, (250) 509-2454

All candidates will say they have an open door policy. How will you ensure this is true in practice? I’ll continue to maintain an interactive blog/website, answer email within 1 day and be available by phone 9 -5 M- F. I will treat this like a full-time job because it will be my only job. I believe my honourable opponent Mr. Newell has two other jobs including one that requires regular, province-wide travel. As far as ensuring my commitments are true in practice: I say what I mean and mean what I say. Are you prepared to support the community’s wishes even if those wishes are in conflict with your own vision? Generally, yes. Assuming the wishes are not a violation of basic fairness, legality and human

rights. Why do we have such low voter turnout? What would you do to encourage voter participation? Voter apathy is a huge, pervasive and growing problem. The important question is how to improve the turnout. I say forget encouragement, go for enforcement. The Australian model whereby voters are required to vote or face a nominal fine ($20) achieves turnouts exceeding 95%. Compare that to our pathetic 26% for the last municipal election. The law does not force a voter to make a choice, only to mark and put a ballot in the box. Spoilage is a valid choice. For the 5% that do not vote filling out a form with a valid excuse (illness suffices, no doctor’s note required for example) will avoid the fine. I see nothing unfair or overbearing about this law. There is an amount of duty that comes with citizenship in this Canada as we remember every year on November 11th. What does democracy mean to you? A government that reflects the will and desires of its people, elected freely and fairly, every citizen has an equal voice. A government that listens, serves, consults, respects and communicates honestly with its people. In other words, pretty much the exact opposite of our current govern-

ments! I make this point because there has been a bit of a whisper campaign that mischaracterizes my politics. In fact I don’t have “politics”, I distrust and loathe in equal measure all political parties in this country. I always vote but for the last 30 years I look at a ballot and try to decide who I distrust least. What a sad choice. The only immediate solution I see (and it is desperately needed) is proportional representation. At least then all those MP’s, MLA’s etc. would be forced to work together, maybe we might luck out and get some good from each and none of the nonsense. Couldn’t be any worse than it is now. So I hope that puts to rest any scurrilous lies that I’m a right-wing, lib/con, tax slasher. That couldn’t be further from the truth, I’m not drinking anyone’s kool-aid.

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RDCK Director Area F Candidate Tom Newell tomnewell@shaw.ca, (250) 509-1277

All candidates will say they have an open door policy. How will you ensure this is true in practice? My commitment is to explain every decision that I vote on. I will establish a Facebook page to communicate regularly and to foster open and continuous dialogue. Furthermore, all communication (emails, voicemail, Facebook) will respond in a prompt manner. If the answer needs research then I will follow-up and keep the person upto-date on the progress. Are you prepared to support the community’s wishes even if those wishes are in conflict with your own vision?

This question is very challenging in that “community wishes” are very difficult to ascertain and most often not unanimous. I believe that as the elected representative, I must research, study, consult, analyze and then vote. I intend to have regular community meetings at the Taghum and North Shore Community Halls with the intension to hear what is on the minds of residents. I will stay “in touch” with my neighbours. I must stand on my decision, be able to clearly explain my decision and stand by the consequences. Imbedded in this response is the willingness to admit my mistakes and rectify those as soon as possible. Why do we have such low voter turnout? What would you do to encourage voter participation? I believe that citizens at the local level have a difficult time sorting through the issues, and getting a detailed understanding of the candidates. We are fortunate in the Nelson Area that our local media really takes the election process seriously, and that being said it remains a real challenge for an elector to sort through the candidates and finding the match that best suits them. Lacking that deep

understanding, I think that some people feel that they are not informed enough to make the “right” decision for them and thus may choose not to vote. I large part, that is why, if elected, I will be informing all constituents of my actions; my intention is that our Area F voters in 2018 will be informed. That is my thinking on my sole campaign practice - going door-to-door. I have been to hundreds of households letting people know firsthand who Tom Newell is both from a personal perspective and a knowledge/ policy perspective. I intend to support a higher voter turnout by my outreach to the voters.

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KCP urges informed decision-making A series of public information sessions in communities around Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Areas A, D & E has successfully wrapped up. The Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP) wants all voters to be informed about the facts surrounding the Local Conservation Program prior to casting their ballot on November 15, 2014. A similar program has been operating in the Columbia Valley/East Kootenay for over five years and

has proven very successful. Since being approved by voters, 44 projects have been funded. The $1.5 million invested has seen a threefold increase through additional funding by program partners. While legislative rules make the question being asked complicated, its essence is whether people are in favour of a local conservation fund parcel tax of $15 a year per parcel administered by the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK). This

amount wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change, and will be earmarked for locally driven projects within Areas A, D and E. The funds will benefit the environment, the local economy and the quality of life in and around Kootenay Lake, and will leverage additional funding for approved projects. To learn more call (250) 688-1508 or visit: http://www.rdck.ca/ or http://kootenayconservation.ca/

Concerned citizens surveyed the municipal candidates standing for election on November 15 on key environmental questions. The group contacted each of the candidates by email and by phone to remind them about completing the survey. The group scored all the survey responses â&#x20AC;&#x153;blindâ&#x20AC;? without knowing which candidate they came from. The responses were scored on a simple A, B, C three-point scale and averaged

to give an overall rating. The A+ ratRead the candidatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; detailed ing got almost a straight A score, Half responses: A and half B scores rated a B, and http://candidateenvironmentsurvey. scores less than a B average rated a C wordpress.com/detailed-ratingsor FAIR. candidate-responses/ The public was also invited to Take the public survey online: submit their responses to compare http://bit.ly/ with the candidatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The results of WKootCandidateSurvey2014_Public the survey are now available: submitted by the http://candidateenvironmentsurvey. Environmental Survey Committee, wordpress.com/ratings-ofRegistered Sponsor under LECFA candidate-responses/

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Arts and Culture Survey

The Alliance of Arts and Culture conducted a survey among municipal candidates with questions that pertain to topics such as funding, advocacy, cultural spaces, cultural tourism, and key issues within candidatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; communities. http://www.artsvotebc.ca/#/ kootenay-rockies/

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Friday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Nelson CARES will be holding a benefit concert for the renewal of Ward Street Place, hosted by the one and only Lucas Myers and featuring: Bo Conlan, Aryn Sheriff, Bessie Wapp, Sydney Black, Laura Landsberg, and Melody Diachun with Clinton Swanson & His Six Piece Band. Tickets available at the Capitol Theatre Box Office & Eclectic Circus $20 advance, $25 at the door . Doors at 6:30, performance at 7:30. There will be a silent auction too! Nelson CARES Society is in the process of redeveloping Ward Street Place (567 Ward Street) in Nelson. This 100 year old building is owned photo submitted BC Actress Katrina Kadoski as pioneer Ada and operated as low income housing. Annie Jordan NCARES receives no public funding Katrina Kadoski plays pioneer for the buildings operation and it serves Ada Annie Jordan, who settled in the region’s most vulnerable citizens. http://nelsoncares.ca the Clayoquot coastal rainforest in 1915 with her first husband and three www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca young children. Katrina spent close to three years at Cougar Annie’s garden Fred Rosenberg photo exhibit and immersing herself in the folklore surrounding the legendary pioneer- Saturday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. settler. Now her award winning, criti- 30 Kootenay Bakery, 377 Baker St. Photographs of Nelson people cally acclaimed one-woman show has been touring around B.C. Partial pro- and places by Fred Rosenberg are on unity since 1988 will be forwarded to the Boat display this month at the Kootenay ceeds Basin Foundation, which, although Bakery. The work is old style, old not open to the public at this time, still school, darkroom prints from time and travel around Nelson. maintains this historical site. submitted by the artist www.katrinakadoski.com Friday Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m. at Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St.

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Wide Shot/Close Up opening Friday Nov.14, 7-9 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson

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Everyone is welcome to the opening reception of Amy Bohigian: Wide Shot/Close Up. Bohigian’s new video installation explores identity and diversity within our community. After placing a ‘casting call for real people’, she asked twenty-five people from various walks of life the same five questions on camera. Their answers and expressions reveal both individual experiences and universal characteristics of the human condition. The exhibit will run from Nov.15 to Feb.15, with an Artist Talk will be held on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. http://www.touchstonesnelson.ca

Kootenay Literary Competition Deadline: Friday, Jan. 16 The annual Kootenay Literary Competition (KLC) has been launched and is now open for adult entrants. This year’s theme is Velocity. Writers may interpret the theme in any way they like, and approach it through any of the genre categories. The theme is to be integrated into the creative work at the writer’s discretion. Detailed rules are available on the KLC website. www.kootenaylitcomp.com

Cabaret: All Or Nothing Friday and Sturday, Nov. 21 and 22, 8 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre, #3- 320 Vernon St. (alley entrance) All Or Nothing is the next installment in a long and infamous line up of Oxygen Art Centre FUNdraiser Cabarets. Stephen the Art Star (aka Lucas Myers,) will host a variety show with a plethora of acts by local artists, in support of Oxygen Art Centre. Get your tickets early so you don’t miss out on your chance to catch the likes of Bessie Wapp, Lisa Menna, Lisel Forst, Sydney Black, Krista Lynch, Thomas Loh, Brian Kalbfleisch, Craig Korth, Lindsay Clague, Julie JohnsonMurray and Hiromoto Ida strut their stuff for the love of artist run culture! Tickets are $20 and are available at the door or in advance at Eddy Music (aka The Music Store, 580 Baker St.) http://www.oxygenartcentre.org/ portfolio/cabaret-all-or-nothing/

Call for art Deadline: received by Wednesday, Nov 19, 5 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson Touchstones Nelson is preparing for its annual Member’s Show & Sale. No fee to participate, and artists need only be a member of Touchstones Nelson as of the show’s opening date on Saturday, Dec. 6. Members may submit (via email) 1-3 works of art (in any media) to to exhibitions@touchstonesnelson.ca. Full list of criteria amy be found at http://www.touchstonesnelson.ca

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The Foggy Hogtown Boys have become a Canadian bluegrass and roots music institution. Their sound has influenced what’s become a vibrant and youthful bluegrass scene in this country. Despite the band’s high level of musicianship, they have always leaned away from the “slick and polished” sound of modern bluegrass, favouring a more “weird, wild and funky” approach to the genre On stage, their personal chemistry shines through, with a shared sense of humour and fun that is infectious. Over the years their style has helped them win a dedicated following, both from within the bluegrass community and beyond. A common thing to hear at a Foggy Hogtown Boys show is “I didn’t think I liked bluegrass!” Tickets are $20 and available at Otter Books, 398 Baker St. Watch them at: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=y6yvuH1jr3A

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Amber, April and Joel Saturday, Nov. 15, 1-3 p.m. Ellison’s Cafe, 523 Front St.

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The fourth new act to open the Unplugged Sessions in four weeks is a trio composed of Amber Laura, April Lavine and Joel Pelletier. They perform originals and covers influenced with soulful harmonies on ukulele, guitalele, shaker and djembe. They will be followed by a new duo and new instrument to our sessions, Harp Pixie and Ben Johnson. They present a possibly-globallyunprecedented acoustic fusion of Udu and Harp. Dawna (Harp Pixie) McLennan’s ecstatic love songs form a dreamy & poetic sonic landscape, with thirty-six Harp strings ringing to accompany clear, crystal-infused Vocals. Ben brings an unexpected flavour of world percussion into the mix, playing intricate rhythms on a spectacular clay drum called the Udu. Beyond sleepy, into transcendence. For more information www.facebook.com/pages/ Ellisons-Cafe-Acoustic-UnpluggedSessions/134317453293369

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Sunday, Nov. 23, 2 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre The Nelson Overture Concerts Society presents Canada’s legendary piano duo, James Anagnoson and Leslie Kinton. After close to four decades of over 1000 performances together, Anagnoson & Kinton are recognized today as one of the world’s finest piano duos. http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca/ event_details.php?id=651sub3304

Canada Music Week Recitals Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street It’s almost Canada Music Week! This tradition began in 1960 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of the formation of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers Association (CFMTA). Since then, Canada Music Week has been an annual nationwide celebration of Canadian music. Each year during the third week of November, music teacher associations in every province organize events that showcase music by Canadian composers. (Why the third week of November? Because it contains the feast day of St. Cecelia, the patron saint of music!) On Saturday, November 22, the Nelson branch of the BC Registered Music Teachers’ Association will present two piano recitals, featuring local students of all ages performing contemporary Canadian works. The recitals, at 10:00 and 2:00, are at the Nelson United Church. All are welcome! http://bcrmta.bc.ca/nelson/

CD Release Concert Thursday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. Capitol Theatre Celebrating the release of their CD Fishing by the Light of the Ancestors, Allison Girvan and Don Macdonald are holding a concert that will feature Girvan on vocals and Macdonald on violin and mandolin and also feature these incredible musicians: Jeff Faragher - cello, Darren Mahe - guitar, Mark Spielman - bass, Steven Parish - percussion and Dylan Ferris - Mandolin Other special guests at the concert will be Lalin! Allison’s vocal ensemble of 13 amazing young friends and they will be singing 2 songs in the program. A few of them will also be singing background vocals for us throughout the concert. For tickets: http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca/ event_details.php?id=676sub3445

Evening of Stories and Poems Friday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre, #3- 320 Vernon St. (alley entrance)

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Nelson author Ernest Hekkanen

Nelson author Ernest Hekkanen is launching his new book, a novella, I’m Not You at a special event at the Oxygen Arts Centre. Set in Manning Park, I’m Not You tells the story of a man who awakens after a beating and can’t remember who he is or how he has come to be there. Hekkanen is well-known in Nelson and beyond as the editor of the New Orphic Review, co-curator of the New Orphic Gallery, and author of more than 45 books. Tom Wayman and Sandra Huber will also read at the event. Wayman will read from his latest short story, which will appear in an upcoming issue of The New Orphic Review. Huber will read some of her poetry .$5 suggested donation at the door. Copies of I’m Not You and The New Orphic Review will be available for purchase. https://www.facebook.com/events/ 386093711545673/?pnref=story

Movie: GMO OMG Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Civic Theatre The West Kootenay EcoSociety is screening the insightful documentary about the question that’s a growing concern to citizens around the world: who controls the future of our food? Tickets are $10 for the general public or $8 for students, seniors, and EcoSociety members. www.ecosociety.ca

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Arts&Entertainment

Humans of Nelson book launch Saturday, Nov. 15, 2-5 p.m. at the Nelson Civic Theatre It began as an experiment and became an internet sensation is now a book. The 232-page book features 125 photographs of all kinds of people seen on the streets of Nelson, with interviews and commentary. Humans of Nelson by Ryan Oakley launches with a free event starting at 2 p.m. with a special slide presentation beginning at 3 p.m. Those who pre-ordered the book are encouraged to pick up their copies at the event, where there will also be books for sale, and everyone is welcome. www.ryanoakleyphotography.ca/ Humans-of-Nelson-BC/

Culture Comment by Heather Austin

The crispy leaves of late autumn danced outside the old arched windows of Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Expressions CafĂŠ. Two cool Vermont musicians, affably lit, are nestled within a discerning audience of about twenty five. Instead of quaffing pints of beer, folks are sitting around building community since 1988 sipping caffeinated beverages, patiently waiting to attentively absorb every tone and lyric. The musicians seem to appreciate the unbridled courtesy and vigilance of this gentle company. They eased slowly into their set like a warm bath. These boys were in no hurry: Their car parked outside the cafĂŠ was locked

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Friday Nov. 21, 6-9 p.m. at the Big Brown House, 511 Nelson Ave. The public is invited to TRIO: 3 Conceptual Artists, 3 hours, One Night. Local artists Erica Konrad, Martha Stokoe and Ron Robinson will be holding a show and sale of contemporary art. Robinson works in a wide variety of media that include: stone, wood, ceramic, metal and mixed media. Konrad is currently working primarily in encaustic (wax and tree sap). Stokoe varies fromabstract to intricate Pencil portraits, yet itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s her landscapes that draw the eye. https://www.facebook.com/ NelsonDistrictArtsCouncil

Sunday, Nov. 16, 2 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Faustwork Mask Theatre presents The Mask Messenger, a series of vignettes that feature physical comedy, quick-change artistry, and mask magic. The show includes expressive silent masks brought to life with outrageous physicality; comic characters who speak from behind half-masks; and exotic creatures created by masks worn other parts of the body. All seats are $12.50 for individual performances in the Kids Series or $10/each when you build a package of 4+ shows. capitoltheatre.bc.ca

Bow Thayer concert review

from the inside, and they would stay The music was dark but bursting with the proprietor that night. with heart, Thayerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grit imbuing every This multifaceted music does not fit word with poignant feeling and tough neatly into any genre or category. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m soul: Like an East Coast bard eloquently hearing blues, country, rock and roll, delivering ballads of bad news, stories and some definite grunge. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure from a distant land. They had come a if these guysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; guitars knew they were long way to share their melodious tales, heading for Seattle, but cowboy Kurt and we were grateful. It was a treat and Cobain might be an accurate description a privilege to see these guys glow. of Thayer that evening. Hiscommunity compatriot, building since 1988 Expressions Cafe is intimate and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alâ&#x20AC;?, was exceptionally quiet (in the focused. A little haven from the world. verbal sense). That being said, what Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no better way to experience live little we did get to hear of his voice was music than in a small space, a little too all the more sweetly permeating for the warm, in which you can almost hear waiting. An unlikely pair on first appear- the singer parting his lips, swallowing. ance, but their hands waltzed in dream- An appropriate and nurturing vessel for like harmony. creative juices.

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McDonald retirement party Monday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m. at the Adventure Hotel (formerly the Grand)

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Retiring City Councillor Donna McDonald

If you love her, set her free. Osprey Community Foundation is Hosting a Community Thank You to Donna Macdonald to honour her many years of dedication to this community (19 years building community since 1988 on city council!). There will be tributes, music, entertainment and special guests including Corazon, Lucas Myers, Anne DeGrace, Bessie Wapp, Clinton Swanson, and more. This is also a fundraiser for Osprey Community Foundation, which Donna helped to establish 14 years ago. Admission is free, but please RSVP: 250-352-3643 or ospreycommunityfoundation@gmail.com. www.ospreycommunityfoundation.ca

Students fundraise for colleague Skye Kovacs is a nursing student attending Selkirk College in Castlegar B.C. On Oct. 26th, 2014 Skye received a phone call that her parents had been in a terrible car accident in Phoenix, Az. Her father was killed, her mother remains in ICU, and their dog is in a veterinary hospital receiving care. Skye Kovacsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fellow 3rd Year nursing students have rallied around their colleague, holding a fundraiser Beer& Burger event at Finleys on Thursday, Nov. 13 to help the family with medical, travel and other related expenses. If you missed this event, you can still help out by donating at: http://www.gofundme.com/ bringskyehome?fb_action_ ids=10152485771333099&fb_action_ types=og.shares

Trans Day of Remembrance

Robogames returns Saturday Nov. 15, 9 a.m. at the Selkirk College Tenth Street Campus, Mary Hall Building

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Robots duke it out as the Nelson Tech Club and KAST GLOWS host the 3rd annual Robogames. Throughout the fall, youth, adults, teams and schools have been living, learning and loving robotics in anticipation of the big event. Â All members of the public (including robots) are welcome to come on out and experience the battle Robogames 2014 with free admission. www.robogames.ca

Thursday, Nov. 20, 5:20 p.m. at the corners of Ward and Baker Street Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance that honours the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transbuilding community since 1988 gender violence. Supporters will gathNew home for Sports Council er to raise public awareness of hate As of Friday, November 14 the crimes against transgender people and Nelson Regional Sports Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new to publicly mourn and honour the office will be situated at the Nelson & lives of those who might otherwise be District Youth Center on Lake St. on forgotten. the ground level/far right door. submitted by the http://nelsonsports.ca/ Nelson Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre

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Craft Faire and fundraiser Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15 and 16, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Hart Hall (501 Carbonate St.) Children nowadays – no matter how blessed and protected they are – invariably come to realize how this world is also full of injustice, unkindness, thoughtlessness, and cruelty. One of the most empowering experiences is being able to turn despair to hope – in small and big ways 11-year old Adonia Martineau has organized a fundraising booth at the Queen City Christmas Craft Faire this coming weekend Together with some enthusiastic help from four other girls – Tala MacDonald, Abigail Lincourt, Abriel Stoltz and Shanna Wilson – they are bringing their love for crafting together with their care for animals and children, making a difference with your support. All proceeds will be donated to the local SPCA (www.spca.bc.ca/ branches/nelson/) and War Child Canada (www.warchild.ca) (50/50 split), thereby addressing a local and a global issue. submitted by Miriam Mason Martineau

Free grief support

Candlelight Vigil Friday, Nov. 21, 5 p.m., outside of Nelson City Hall On November 16, 1989, six Jesuit priest, a cook and her 16 year old daughter were killed at the University of Central America in San Salvador for political reasons. Their names will be read out in a candlelight vigil in Nelson outside City Hall, on the 25th anniversary of the UCA massacre. Peace advocate Bud Godderis of Castlegar will lead the Nelson vigil in reflection, song and prayer. Submitted by Nelson KAIROS

Thursdays, Nov. 27 to Dec.18, 6- 8 p.m. Nelson & District Hospice Society is offering a free Grief Support Series for anyone grieving the loss of someone through death. The group will run for four weeks. Pre-registration is required but attendance is free. In addition they are also holding two drop-in Grief Support Groups during the holidays, on December 23 and December 28, from 2-4 p.m. or more information and/or to register: info@nelsonhospice.org

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African grandmothers’ stories Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library Sharon Henderson of Nelson Grans to Grans was one of 20 Canadian grandmothers selected to travel to sub-Saharan Africa to learn first-hand about the plight of African grandmothers caring for children in the midst of the AIDS pandemic. Henderson’s trip took place in March 2014. She’ll share the stories of her experience meeting some of these caring grandmothers in a presentation and slide show. Donations collected will benefit the Stephen Lewis Foundation. http://www.stephenlewisfoundation. org/get-involved/grandmotherscampaign

“Quirky and tight.” ~ Valdy

Cascadian third-wave indie progressive chamber folk-roots Thurs, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. doors 7:00 p.m. $15 advance at Eddy Music or Expressions Cafe $20 at the Door Expressions Night Café 554 Ward Street in Nelson For advance tickets or more information call 250-354-3910 www.facebook.com/expressionsnelson www.westmyfriend.com

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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Nov. 14 - Sun. Nov. 23 Fri. Nov. 14 live music Benefit Concert for the Renewal of Ward Street Place at the Capitol Theatre. Details: www.nelsoncares.ca 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 Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild – Annual Sale & Exhibit 4-9 p.m. at the Castlegar Quality Inn, 1935 Columbia Ave. Nelson author Ernest Hekkanen launches his new book, I’m Not You, at 7.30 p.m. www. oxygenartcentre.org Video installation: Wide Shot/Close Up. Show opening reception is from 7-9 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson

ongoing events Games Night at Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes Movie: Interstellar 7 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. Nov. 15 live music Aphrodite at Spiritbar Amber, April & Joel, HarpPixie & Ben Johnson (on udu) at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions, 1-3 p.m. 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 Municipal Election Day voting 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Central School located at 811 Stanley St Nelson

3rd annual Robogames: Robots Duke It Out at Selkirk College Mary Hall (10th St.) 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Awards at 2:30 p.m. Five local girls support SPCA Nelson (www. spca.bc.ca/branches/nelson/) and War Child Canada (www.warchild.ca) with a fundraising booth full of hand-made crafts at Queen City Christmas Craft Faire, Hart Hall (501 Carbonate St.) Nelson Leafs vs. Castlegar 7 p.m at the Castlegar Community Complex Humans of Nelson launch at the Nelson Civic Theatre free event runs from 2-5 p.m 2-Day indie publishing workshop with author Kristene Perron at Oxygem Arts Centre Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15-16 Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild – Annual Sale & Exhibit 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Castlegar Quality Inn, 1935 Columbia Ave.

ongoing events Expressions Night Café closed for private party. To book your Holiday or other party call 250354-3910 Meeting for the Canadian Federation of University Women at the New Adventure Hotel at 10:00. Preschool Science Storytime at the Nelson Public Library 10:15 a.m. Pre-register 250-3526333 or online http://nelsonpubliclibraryevents. wordpress.com/ Movie: Interstellar 7 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. Nov. 16 live music Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.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 Capitol Kids: Faustwork Mask Theatre presents The Mask Messenger at the Capitol Theatre 2 p.m. capitoltheatre.bc.ca

ongoing events Movie: Interstellar 4 p.m. and 7 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. 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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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Nov. 14 - Sun. Nov. 23 Mon. Nov. 17ve music live music Sarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6-10p.m. Live blues open mic, jam. 8:30-11:30 p.m. at the Royal Tokyo Police Club w/ Said The Whale, and The Pack A.D aat Spiritbar

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 Movie. Interstellar 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre 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. Nov. 18 live music Melody & Doug 6 p.m. The Library Lounge

special events Scarlet Mary Rose and The Heavy Petal Burlesque at the Capitol Theatre 8 p.m.

ongoing events Movie. Interstellar 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre RC plane flying, Every Tuesday,4pm. Wildflower School, Nelson,$3 per youngster, all ages welcome. No RC cars please. Planes, Helicopters, Drones, Hovercraft all OK. Teaching available, some models available to try out. 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 The Nelson Parkinson Support Group monthly meeting, 1:30 pm, Cristy Lee Hall, 701 Gordon Road. Third Tuesday of the month. For more information call Bob or Mary, 229-2272

Wed. Nov. 19 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. 6-10 p.m.

Live DJ at Finley’s Irish Bar & Grill, 9 p.m.

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Grandmothers’ Stories in Africa: a presentation of firsthand experience by Sharon Henderson, local Grans to Grans representative 7 p.m. Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremonu 5.20 p.m. on the corners of Ward and Baker Artist Talk: Video artist Amy Bohigian 7 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History, 502 Vernon Street

Nelson Leafs vs. Grand Forks 7 p.m at the Nelson & District Community Complex Ascension Lutheran Church Free Spaghetti Dinner Rosemont School 5:30 p.m. All are welcome. Film: “GMO OMG” presented by the West Kootenay EcoSociety at 7:30 pm at the Nelson Civic Theatre http://ecosociety.ca/node/319

ongoing events Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street Movie. Interstellar 9:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre 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. Nov. 20 live music West My Friend at Expressions Night Café , open 7:30 p.m. 554 Ward St. Kiyo & Guests at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. CD Release concert: Allison Girvan and Don Macdonald with guests at the Capitol Theatre 7:30 p.m.

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ongoing events Movie:. Interstellar 7 p.m. at 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 Euchre at Nelson Legion lounge (Legion membership available to public). 7:00 pm (250) 352-7727 Kootenay Quilters Guild every first and third Thurs of each month. - 10 a.m. at Christie-Lees Hall, Radio Ave u 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. Nov. 21 live music The Crooked Brothers and James Lamb at Spiritbar New Riders Of The Purple Sage at the Capitol Theatre 8 p.m. Tickets at capitoltheatre.bc.ca 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 Theatre: Cougar Annie Tales 1 p.m. Nelson United Church- 602 Silica St Doors 7 p.m. Show 7:30 p.m. Info: http://www.katrinakadoski.com/ Tickets: Otter Books - 398 Baker St (adv.) $15 /$18(door) All Or Nothing Oxygen’s Cabaret Fundrasier! Tickets $20 at door or Eddys Music store www. oxygenartcentre.org continued on next page...

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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Nov. 14 - Sun. Nov. 23

Fri. Nov. 21 cont’d Candlelight Vigil in remembrance of political deaths in San Salvador 5 p.m. outside Nelson City Hall TRIO: Erica, Martha, Ron - show and sale of contemporary art. 511 Nelson Ave.

ongoing events Games Night at Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes Movie: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 1 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. Nov. 22 live music The Oars at Expressions Night Café , 7:30 p.m. 554 Ward St. Canada Music Week recitals: local students playing Canadian music. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Nelson United Church. New Riders Of The Purple Sage at the Capitol Theatre 8 p.m. Tickets at capitoltheatre.bc.ca Katrina Kadoski (from Cougar Annie Tales) followed by The Kitchen Players at Ellison’s Cafe, 1-3pm 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 Ascension Lutheran Church Free Day-warm clothing and bedding for all in need at the Nelson Senior Centre Coach Training Workshop sponsored by the Nelson and Area Sports Council at Harrop Hall 8:30am - noon - free. Call Kim to Register 352 3989 REEL Youth Film Festival at Rossland Miners Hall at noon. http://reelyouth.ca/trailer Submit your Calendar Events listings at https://secure.awe-hosting.com/express-secure/calendar.html

ongoing events Preschool Science Storytime at the Nelson Public Library 10:15 a.m. Pre-register 250-3526333 or online http://nelsonpubliclibraryevents. wordpress.com/ Movie: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 1 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. Nov. 23 live music Anagnoson & Kinton (duo-pianists). At the Capitol Theatre. Tickets: Adults $24/Students $14. Students from schools participating in the NOCS School Outreach Program are granted free admission. Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.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

ongoing events Movie: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 1 4 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

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

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The Foggy Hogtown Boys at The Blue House, 503 4th St. Tickets at Otter Books. Monday, Nov. 24 Community Thank You to Donna Macdonald to honour her many years of dedication to this community. Tributes, entertainment and special guests including Corazon, Lucas Myers, Anne DeGrace, Bessie Wapp, Clinton Swanson, Bob Hall, Kevin Cormack, Marty Horswill, and Jocelyn Carver as MC. This is a fundraiser for Osprey Community Foundation. Monday November 24th, 7pm to 9 pm at the Adventure Hotel (the Grand). Admission free, donations encouraged. Please RSVP: 250-352-3643 or ospreycommunityfoundation@gmail.com. Monday, Nov. 24. Blue Night: live art at various locations throughout downtown Nelson Friday, Nov. 26 Womaginarium fundraiser for the Women’s Centre at the Prestige (701 Lakeside Dr) 7 p.m. Krista Lynch, Lisel Forst, Slava Doval, Sadie, Burlesque Erin, Soniko, Julie Kerr and more! All genders welcome. Friday, Nov. 28

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in the next month Friday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m. Games Night at Expressions Night Café Saturday, Nov. 15, Closed for private party

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Night Café Thursday, Nov. 20 7:30 p.m. West My Friend, Victoria-based upbeat indie-folk, $15 Friday, Nov. 21, 6 p.m. Games Night at Expressions Night Café

Saturday, Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m. The Oars, Creston-based, Selkirk grad Ilana Cameron & friends Wednesday, Nov. 26, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Night Café Thursday, Nov. 27, Closed for private party

Friday, Nov. 28, 7 p.m. Special BLUE NIGHT Artist Performance, admission by contribution Saturday, Nov. 29, 6 p.m. Expressions Night Café open for coffee, free wifi

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Emergency 911 NPD - Non Emergency (250) 354-3926 RCMP- (250) 352-2156 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477

RCMP Reports: Rossland traffic fatality, Kaslo mill burns On Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 6:53 p.m. police were dispatched to a fatal motor vehicle accident in Rossland. When emergency services and police arrived they found pickup truck had rolled down a steep embankment by Hwy 3B and theCentennial Trail. A 24 year old Rossland male was deceased at the scene. The driver and 2 other passengers were taken to Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Alcohol and seatbelts are believed to be a contributing factors in the accident. West Kootenay Traffic Services, The

Trail Detachment, and the BC Coroners Service continue to investigate. Out of respect for the family, the name of the deceased is not being released at this time. submitted by the Trail RCMP On Thursday, Nov. 13 an overnight fire completely destroyed the Meadow Creek Forest Products located at 144 Cooper Creek Road, Cooper Creek. RCMP Corporal Shaun Begg says that the mill is outside of the Fire Protection District, and, that when RCMP arrived around 0240 the mill

was fully engulfed and then destroyed by the blaze which continued for several hours. Cpl. Begg says that there was a rudimentary fire suppression system on site, but that its effectiveness was inhibited by the effects of the cold weather, and, that despite the efforts of mill workers, there was no effective way to suppress the flames. Cpl. Begg says that investigators will be returning to the site later today when the scene cools down to attempt to determine the origin of the fire, which at this point is not believed to be suspicious. submitted by the Kaslo RCMP

Nelson Police celebrate Restorative Justice Week Next week, November 16-23, 2014, is Restorative Justice Week in Canada. Every year Correction Services Canada’s Restorative Justice Division proclaims this time to focus on what communities across Canada are doing to divert criminal matters from the courts and deal with them locally. Restorative Justice is a philosophy and an approach that views crime and conflict as harm done to people and relationships. It is a non-adversarial, non-retributive approach to justice that emphasizes healing in victims, accountability of offenders and the involvement of citizens in creating healthier, safer communities. A year ago the Nelson Police Department’s Community Policing Officer-Sgt. Dino Falcone-explored ways to bring Restorative Justice to Nelson. One of Chief Wayne Holland’s priorities, upon being named head of NPD by the Nelson Police Board, is to establish a well-trained group of volunteers who could accept files from his officers for a Restorative Justice option. Over the past year a volunteer assumed the role as coordinator of this initiative. Offenders who take responsibility for their actions meet with those who have been directly affected by a

criminal act. Each of them with their supporters comes together in a conference. They hear from each other what happened, how the crime has affected each person and together explore ways to repair the harm that has been done. After deliberation with all in the circle, an agreement is reached. The Responsible Person, with the support of a volunteer mentor, works toward fulfilling obligations agreed upon to successfully complete the resolution contract. The Affected Person has had the opportunity to meet the perpetrator of the crime and state what is needed to repair the harm. The Responsible Person has the opportunity to address an initial bad decision or choice and be reintegrated within our community. Where the Criminal Justice system promotes a “win-lose” outcome with charges, pleas and court, the Restorative Justice model promotes “win-win” outcomes as all those involved decide how to repair the harm. Presently seventeen applicants were accepted for training to become Restorative Justice facilitators and mentors. They have embarked on an intensive training schedule this fall. This group represents many segments of our society with ages ranging from

twenty-somethings to seniors, with backgrounds in education, technology, trades and business who bring a passion and commitment to learning and refining appropriate skills. During Restorative Justice Week this fledgling group will be appearing as a delegation before City Council on Monday to make a presentation on their progress and plans for future development. Also next Friday local volunteers will be staffing an information table at Chahko Mika Mall from 4:30 to 7:30pm where the public can learn more about this initiative.and what it means for our Nelson community. The NPD Restorative Justice program will receive its files and referrals internally. The theme of Restorative Justice Week 2014 is “Inspiring Innovation”. There are significant challenges ahead as this program develops. However the volunteers’ commitment to do the work with restorative principles always at the forefront will assure the long term success and stability of this new program dedicated to serve as a viable and sound alternative to the Criminal Justice system. submitted by the Nelson Police Department

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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion

by Spencer Pollard

DVR vs. Watching Live

When you watch your favorite television shows do you watch them live or do you record them for later? The way you choose to watch may actually have a greater impact than you may think… The Nielsen Company collects television ratings data and the data they collect may determine whether or not your favourite shows continue or are cancelled. They choose which house gets a Nielsen box based on a series of similar households. How this method of television watching affects ratings

is. If you were to watch a show a few days later rather then right away, the Nielsen Company can actually monitor your viewing activity. If you chose to watch a show much later than it originally aired, it could show the interest in that particular television series isn’t very high, as it wasn’t watched until much later. This probably won’t affect many of you, as you probably don’t own a Nielson box but regardless, I felt like this was something interesting to share with you all. I personally watch shows later but that is more of a time constraint thing if anything.

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Opinion&Editorial Vote on Saturday November 15 Vote, because that’s how democracy works best. In the last municipal election, By Nelson Becker the city of Nelson had a 33% turnout. In previous years, the turnout was greater. Vote, because if you don’t vote you don’t have a right to complain. Voting is an effective way to change the direction of our governance. Maybe we need help to remind ourselves to vote. It’s not a bad idea

to call our friends, neighbours and relatives to ask if they need a ride to the poll station. Vote, because we don’t want our leaders to be voted into office by a small minority. Imagine if only 33% of the populace votes. That means, the winner could be winner by only 20% of the populace. We end up with a minority controlling the majority. If you need a ride to the poll, contact your favourite candidate and they will ensure you get a ride.

See you at Central School on Saturday, Nov. 15 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. This Thursday, (Nov. 13) at Expressions Café, 554 Ward Street, I’m meeting with a friend or more to talk about the candidates and the issues. Iy is my hope that this informal chat will help me understand who I want to vote for. Join me if you would like to participate in this informal conversation. We are open from 6 p.m. on.

Democracy for Jumbo

Commentary by the West Kootenay EcoSociety Across BC, we are heading or be accountable. to the polls to elect representaThe Jumbo Municipality is an tives to make decisions on our affront to the democratic traditions behalf. But not in Jumbo. In Jumbo of our country. Municipality, the appointed mayor Since there are no elections, and councillors will not hold an why can’t you be the mayor of election, speak to their constituents Jumbo? Make a sign, take a photo

and declare yourself for mayor of Jumbo then share it on social media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, everything goes. Remember to tag it #democracyforjumbo. Help us spread the word. This is bigger than Jumbo, this is democracy at stake.

Pull Together to stop a pipeline: Nelson Yogis supporting First Nations legal challenges

Commentary by Andrea Palframan, a writer and researcher, and a campaigner for Pull Together Nelson is a long way from the “unity” in community. November 19th from 5.30 to 7pm. Great Bear Rainforest, but the two A new initiative, called Pull Inspired by Moksha Yoga BC, Mystic places are tied at the roots. Together, has been launched to sup- Yogini’s Serafina Christine joins yoga This spring saw anti-pipeline pro- port five First Nations who have filed studios all across BC who are taking up tests all over the Kootenays. Despite legal challenges opposing the fed- the challenge to “Stretch Across BC”. that groundswell of opposition, in eral approval. Led by Sierra Club BC Says Heiltsuk Chief Marilyn Slett, June the Northern Gateway pipeline and RAVEN Trust, grassroots sup- ““It’s a good feeling knowing that and tankers project was approved. The porters from around the province are were standing together united in solruling flew in the face of the Save the pulling together to organize events, idarity with British Columbians at Fraser Declaration, an indigenous law fundraise online, and donate to help large.” Thanks to a generous donor, banning tarsands products from the First Nations along the pipeline route every gift will be doubled, dollar-forsignatories’ traditional territories. defend their traditional territories. dollar, until the end of December. When reckless resource developIn Nelson, Mystic Yogini is pullTo get involved or find out more ers run roughshod over the demo- ing together by hosting a fundraising about the campaign, visit cratic process, it tends to bring out the yoga class at the Moving Centre on www.pull-together.ca

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TheSurvey This Week’s Survey Question The Municipal Election is on Saturday, Nov. 15.

What can we do to increase voter turnout? https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/voter_turnout 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 does democracy mean to you?

Participating in representative government elected fairly through proportional representation Freedom of liberty and speech. Innocent until proven guilty. Able to walk unmolested in the streets, to wear what I like. Government for the people, by the people.Freedom from religion. Choice to bear a child or not. Responsibility to the community. DemocraCy is exercising the right to choose our own governance, a right paid for by Canadians fighting the wars then, and now. The fight is not just combat. It is citizens upholding that right across Canada every day. That’s why we remember, and who we remember.

Democracy to me is essentially a system of government in which everyone has both the right and responsibility to participate in their own government. It seems that too often it gets confused with Capitalism and the free market economy, where money rules. The separation of church and state seems to have separated moral values from both government and economy, and the result has been the impending destruction of the planet. We have got to figure out how to reunite moral values with democratic government. When our politicians treat the government as a game where they need to beat the opposing party at all costs, the real losers are the Canadian people.

Fish Heads and Flowers Fish Heads to the jerks who stole gasoline from my jerry can in my little boat. I don’t have much money, I am poor. I could have made money this week but the water you added to my remaining gas screwed up my chainsaw. So now I sit at home not cutting wood, not making money, all because of you!!!! Steal from the rich, not the poor. Signed: someone just as poor.

Flowers to all those who are taking the time to consider the candidates, making their voting decisions and getting out to vote. Also flowers to all those adults who have been walking through the decision making process with children so that they will grow into informed voters someday! Signed: a new Canadian privileged to be voting for here the first time this election

Freedom to be you. A country that listens to its people and is governed accordingly. Real democracy means that every citizen would have a chance to vote on every issue . It has never existed in known world history. What we have in the modern western state is representational democracy. It reminds me that several generations in the twentieth century sacrificed their lives so we could keep the freedoms afforded us under democracy. That is why I vote at every opportunity given to me. Freedom from oppression in all its forms.

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A Comic-al Crew by Barbara Olson Across 1. Virgo preceders

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22. Gets one's goat 50

23. "___ yer old man!" 24. Red and Whitewater, e.g.: Abbr. 25. Pickling veggie

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