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Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 Vol. 3, No. 3

Inside this issue Read about the Toastmasters documentary film SPEAK on page 7

Express your love! see our reader survey on page 12

More information on the Mir Centre Peace Café series on page 11

�� In the name of peace and shaping our futures through conversations that matter, The Peace Cafe is an ongoing initiative that provides an opportunity for individuals to produce community based solutions for global challenges and encourages “reconciliation and connection” through open dialogue. Join us for the ﬁrst in a series of four in an informal intimate cafe setting at Expressions.

Tuesday, Feb. 19: How Violent is our World?

Our evening news is full of violent stories from around the globe, but what does the evidence tell us? This interactive workshop will examine the state of our world in terms of the latest research on peace, war and violence.

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View the trailer at: http://speakthemovie.com/ Saturday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. at Expressions, 554 Ward St. $10 limited seating - 250-354-3910 to reserve

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Police investigate a sudden death in canRosemont On Friday, Feb. 1 at and deemed it prudent to the public. confirm that a drug lab approximately 8:30 in the evening, Nelson Police Department personnel responded to a residence in Rosemont to assist the BC Ambulance Service with a call of a sudden death. Based on their initial observations of the interior of the house, the first Police responders suspected that a clandestine lab may have been active within the home

leave the scene and contain the residence. Law enforcement and fire personnel were then consulted immediately from a public safety perspective. After consultation with RCMP and Nelson Fire Department subject matter experts, it was readily determined that there was likely no immediate danger to nearby residences and/or

The BC Coroner Service has confirmed that the death of the 33 year old man was not the result of foul play – specifically homicide or suicide. Nelson Police can also now confirm that the lab or products of the lab were not the cause of death. Further tests are required before an exact cause of death will be determined. Nelson Police Department

located in the basement of the residence was not a methamphetamine lab. Although NPD investigators and RCMP Clandestine Lab team suspect certain products, the chemicals from the residence that were seized will need to be tested before the type of product being manufactured can be positively identified submitted by the Nelson Police Department

Patients from across the Kootenay Boundary will have greater access to Electroencephalography (EEG) diagnostic testing with a new regional service at the Castlegar and District Community Health Centre beginning Feb. 5. “Having this enhanced service in Castlegar will allow Interior Health to increase the number of tests done each year in the Kootenay Boundary by approximately 35 per cent. Physicians will be able to diagnose and treat their patients quicker,” said Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid.

EEG is an important tool in diagnosing epilepsy, seizures and other brain conditions. Thanks to a $8,500 donation from the Castlegar and District Hospital Auxiliary Society, Interior Health was able to renovate an area of the health centre to create a regional site for expanded EEG services. Interior Health will provide EEG testing four days every month in Castlegar for all Kootenay Boundary patients. “Interior Health is grateful to the Auxiliary for funding the renovations that allowed this expansion to services in the Kootenay

Boundary. This is good news for patients who require this specialized testing in order to get the care they need,” said Norman Embree, IH Board Chair. “This was a great opportunity for the auxiliary to help our health centre provide an enhanced service to residents from across the Kootenay Boundary and we were happy to support the project,” said Auxiliary President Nettie Stupnikoff. An EEG is a recording of the electrical activity of the brain, sometimes referred to as a person’s “brain waves.” EEG can also provide valuable

information to the health care team for patients with tumors, strokes, developmental delay, unexplained coma and some mental health conditions. These exams are done by highly sought after specialized technologists. EEGs are ordered through a referral from a patient’s GP or specialist physician. Interior Health is also improving the Kootenay Boundary scheduling and prioritizing of EEGs to ensure patients who have the most urgent needs receive testing as quickly as possible. submitted by Interior Health

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SeniorsNews theExpress Update

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Project strives to help community become more age friendly The Age Friendly Community Project is a three year local initiative led by Nelson CARES Society and funded by the Osprey Community Foundation and Columbia Basin Trust. NCARES has brought together an Advisory Committee comprised of local and regional service providers and community members to guide the project. They have also hired a Project Coordinator to work with the community on this remarkable initiative: Corrine Younie comes to the Age-Friendly Community project with 20+ years working in nonprofit management, pro-

gram development, and community engagement. We are extremely excited to be working in collaboration with the community. The population in the area is aging and we need to put services and structures in place that can support existing and growing needs. This goal of this project is to build on what we have and find innovative solution for what is needed,” says Jenny Robinson, Executive Director of Nelson CARES Society. Building on the findings of an earlier phase of the Age Friendly Community initiative has already gath-

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by the Nelson and Area Elder Abuse Prevention Program

This Valentine’s Day give your loved ones peace of mind. Do they understand what you want if you were no longer able to speak for yourself? There are tools for managing your money/estate and for giving directions for your health care needs when you are no longer able to speak for yourself. To manage your finances while you are alive you can appoint an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA). This person can manage your estate and investments, pay bills and act on your behalf if you can no longer direct your affairs. It is a very important position and gives direction to ensure that your loved ones know what you want. Making an EPOA is a process so: carefully choose the type of Power of Attorney (specific to your needs); choose a trustworthy and ethical person(s); discuss details of how

ered information through a process of community engagement, stakeholder consultation, and research, assessing seniors’ needs and the community’s capacity to meet them. A collaborative model was developed and eight priority areas were identified, including: community support & health services; housing; transportation; social participation opportunities; outdoor spaces & public facilities; respect & social inclusion; communication & information; and, civic participation & employment. This next phase of the project will now focus on distilling the priority

areas and identifying pilot program/project that will be funded to: 1) enhance community capacity to address seniors needs; 2) build on existing resources; and, 3) make Nelson and Area more inclusive of and accessible to the growing 55+ population. Nelson Ames, Chair of the Osprey Community Foundation Board says: “Osprey is investing in a wide community collaboration in order to get broad input and support as we all work toward improving the lives of seniors in this community”. submitted by Nelson CARES

Give peace of mind as your Valentine you want your funds to be handled with this person(s); receive consent to appoint the person(s) as EPOA. It is recommended that you appoint another individual as a Monitor and include how you wish the EPOA to report financial activities to your Monitor. The Monitor is there if financial concerns arise among family or friends and reduces the risk of your funds being misused. For managing your estate and finances after your death those you care about are best served by having a registered will with current copies appropriately distributed. To manage your health care decisions if you are no longer able to speak for yourself there are Representation Agreements and Advance Care Plans. A Representation Agreement names a specific person(s) to make certain health care decisions on your

behalf. This person(s) is called your Representative and has legal authority to make these decisions. It is important to have frank and ongoing conversations with your Representative about what gives you quality of life and when you would choose not to have intervention. An Advance Care Plan can reduce stress to your loved ones for making important health care decisions for you. You need to write down what you want; have conversations with your loved ones and health care provider(s) so they can follow your wishes. For more information contact the Nelson Elder Abuse Prevention Program at 352-6008, preventeldRabuse@sbdemail.com or visit www.interiorhealth.ca/YourCare/ EndofLife/AdvanceCarePlanning or www.nidus.ca

Kootenay Women is a column of the Nelson and Area Elder Abuse Prevention Program

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Carnaval d’Hiver 2013 a success! The Nelson Chapter of Canadian Parents for French (CPF) hosted the 5th annual (reinstated) Carnaval d’Hiver at Trafalgar School grounds on Friday Feb.1, with help from sister organization AFKO (Association des francophones des Kootenays Ouest). It was a beautiful star lit evening and Carnaval was enjoyed by about 150 Nelson area French language students and their families. Participants spoke some French, enjoyed the French Canadian entertainment by les beaux chanteurs d’AFKO, danced with Bonhomme, had snacks from l’Ecole Sentiers Alpins and maple syrup on snow from la cabane à sucre, and worked off steam playing broomball and hockey. MP Michelle Mungall gave the welcome address in French. The annual Carnaval celebrates all speakers of French including new French language students, those who speak and understand very little or

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Carnaval goers gather in the snow outside Trafalgar School on Friday, Feb. 1

“just the basics” and native born fran- of Canadian Parents for French at: cophones in the community. All funds http://www.cpf.bc.ca/site3/index.php/ raised at Carnaval will go to support join-cpf. student French language learning. submitted by the Nelson Chapter of People can become a member Canadian Parents for French

Selkirk College introduces new Five Year Strategic Plan As part of the launch of its new website, Selkirk College has released their new five year strategic plan that outlines Selkirk’s aspirations for development and renewal in a rapidly changing and complex post secondary sector in BC and across the world. The plan describes a renewed mission and vision for the institution and includes five “Pillars of Success” and five Strategic Directions that will guide Selkirk College into 2018. The plan calls for a continued focus on students, teaching excellence, innovation, and sustainability, while modernizing the learning environment, technology, and infrastructure This work was done in a “made at Selkirk” approach that saw expertise

from within the college assigned to oversee the process of consultations, the compilation of the feedback and ideas generated, and the drafting of a plan that received approval from the Board of Governors in the fall of 2012. Discussions with students, staff and community members were inclusive and diverse. The consultations ranged from open houses in seven communities in the West Kootenay and Boundary regions, focus groups with students, an online survey, as well as a collegewide event for staff during the annual professional development day last spring. Consultations produced over 2,300 ideas and suggestions which were themed using a locally designed software program called Thoughtstream.

Community members and students were invited back into the process to assist in prioritizing the themes. The process began in November 2011 with the three internal consultants, Theresa Southam, Jane Green and Allison Alder, wrapping up their work in August 2012. The final plan can be viewed on the college’s new website at http://selkirk.ca/strategic-plan For more information on the Selkirk College Strategic Plan 20132018, please contact Gary Leier, Director of Community Relations and Human Resources at gleier@selkirk. ca or call 250-365-7292. submitted by Selkirk College

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Home&Garden

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“Seedy Saturday” accepts vendor table reservations

Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Nelson United Church The EcoSociety’s Seedy started on time! The event shops, live music, and mended. To register, simply Saturday gardening event will be Feb 23 at the Nelson refreshments. email info@ecosociety.ca. is early this year to help United Church. There will Tables are first come first submitted by the West gardeners get their seeds be a great lineup of work- served - registration is recomKootenay EcoSociety

Window Condensation

Home Front

by Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Steve Cannon

If you are continually wiping up condensation other than the obvious issues of potential moisture damage there are also potential health concerns of mould and mildew within the building. The main sources of moisture into our homes, is from our daily activities such as cooking and bathing . Also, if you store firewood inside your house, have exposed soil in your basement or crawl space, have a humidifier in operation contributes to the overall interior moisture level. Any of the following items such as single pane windows, electric baseboard heat, or cur-

Over this past winter we have had excessive condensation running down our windows. It has kept us constantly busy wiping up water to avoid moisture damage to our window sills. Is there anything we could do to avoid or reduce this condensation?

tains over your windows may actually increase or add to the condensation build. The difference between windows that are single pane or double thermal pane is that a double pane will act as a thermal break between the inner and outer panes of glass, which will keep the inner pane at a much warmer temperature than the outer pane, thus it reduces the extreme temperature differences on the exposed panes of glass and raises the dew point. If you have curtains or blinds covering your windows this decreases the air circulation over the glass which lowers the temperatures of the glass

panes and the dew point. Electric baseboard heat does not promote as much air flow as does a forced air heating system. Again as with curtains or blinds there may not be enough air flow at the glass to help reduce condensation from forming. There are a few things that you could try to help reduce interior moisture levels: • Install storm windows or shrink plastic over single pane windows • Allow adequate air movement over windows • Install or use kitchen and bathroom fans • Install a dehumidistat to a bathroom fan • Cover and seal exposed soil in the base-

ment or crawl space • Limit the storage of firewood inside your home or better yet store it outside • Disconnect humidifiers • Increase ventilation To increase the ventilation within your home you could consider having a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) installed. These units exchange the interior air with the exterior air. This distributes a supply of fresh air to the building thus reducing moisture within the home and improving air quality. An HRV is designed to reduce the energy penalties associated with the exchange of interior heated or cooled air with the exterior air.

Steve, Chris and Bill are Building Consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson. http://www.lynchinspections.com

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What is a molecular biologist?

exactly, that I do! Well, grows, divides, dies or for now I “do” this col- interacts with its environumn, but back when I was ment. (This approach is dr. science working in a laboratory, I in contrast to a biochemChristine Humphries studied yeast using both ist, for example, who cell biology and genetic will be more interested If you have read the tools. A molecular biolo- in chemical reactions caption at the bottom of gist studies biology at the that occur in a cell.) In this column, you will molecular level. The goal my case, I studied how have noted that I am a of a molecular biologist changes to the cytoskelemolecular biologist. In is to understand, at the ton (the “skeleton” of the fact, I often say that I fundamental level, how a cell) of the yeast cell are am molecular biologist cell works. A cell biolo- regulated. Typically, my that specialises in cell gist studies a cell by look- approach was to tamper biology and genetics. ing at the physical struc- with a certain component Difficulty Level - Easy To which I am often met tures of the cell, the cel- of the cytoskeleton and with blank stares and lular components inside then see what effect this the query of what it is, the cell or, how a cell had on the cell. I used

a microscope to directly visualize the cytoskeleton structures (using fluorescent labels that lit up the structures), and used molecular assays to measure changes in DNA, RNA or protein levels. The genetics part of my “title” refers to the study of the function of genes. I looked at how disruptions in a gene or a combination of genes would affect the cell’s cytoskeleton. In Difficulty sk9E000038 the end, yes, I did learn a little bit more on how a yeast cell works!

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Arts&Entertainment

Nelson Toastmaster’s to screen Film SPEAK Saturday, Feb 16, 7 p.m. at Expressions, 554 Ward St., Nelson Experience the trepida- his high school sweetheart tion, rippling anxiety, awk- after 50 years, a single mom ward silence and soaring living with Lupus – all bathighs of conquering one of tling for top honors in the humankind’s greatest fears tense, highly competitive – public speaking – when the Toastmasters International inspirational documentary World Championship of SPEAK comes to Nelson. Public Speaking. What is Set against what has been at stake in this competition referred to as the Olympics of is more than just momentary oratory, SPEAK takes audi- success and a trophy; it is a ences on an intimate, emo- life path tional journey into the lives SPEAK features of an out-of-work father of interviews with former six, an architect turned actor Toastmaster and “Hardball” with incurable heart disease, host Chris Matthews, a university professor and past Toastmasters World retiree who reconnected with Champions and commu-

nications professors. Ann Hastings, Distinguished Toastmaster and former Board member for Toastmasters International, discusses overcoming her extreme shyness, which at one time prevented her from walking into a restaurant alone. Audiences also hear from Caite Upton, Miss South Carolina Teen USA, whose nonsensical “out of body” answer during a pageant gained her international notoriety, as well as sportscaster Brian Collins, whose ‘boom goes the dynamite’ on-air comment became the

pop culture catch phrase for public speaking gaffes. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, visit www.toastmasters.org. Our local Nelson Fresh Tracks Toastmasters meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at Selkirk College (Rosemont Campus) Room 118. submitted by Nelson Fresh Tracks Toastmasters

Play reading series raises money for local charities by Robin Murray

The Nelson Theatre company has offered a series of readings of popular plays with all procedes going to a designated charity. The first in the series was Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolfe?, which raised money for the Nelson Food Cupboard. Proceeds from the second dramatic reading, Scorched went to the Nelson and District Women’s Centre. Their most recent production,

12 Angry Men, benefited the Kootenay Animal Assistance Program. Over $1000 has been raised so far. Coming up on Saturday, Feb. 9 will be the final of the three-play series, a black comedy called Lawrence and Holloman. Proceeds will benefit the Nelson Historical Theatre Scociety. Showtime is 8 p.m. at the Old Church Hall (602 Kootenay @ Victoria). Tickets are $12 at the door.

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Winter Family Fair: a fun filled afternoon at the museum Sunday, Feb. 10, Noon to 4 p.m, at Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson The public is invited to treats! Bring a photo of your art gallery exhibits: Aliens hosting this event by donabring their loved ones to Valentine to incorporate into Among Us: BC’s Recent tion. One half of all donaTouchstones Nelson to cel- your Valentine’s Day card. Plant and Animal Arrivals tions raised over the course ebrate Valentines Day and People can check out the (on loan from the Royal of the day will be donated BC’s new holiday, Family Permanent Museum Exhibit BC Museum), and Arin to the Eco Society’s proDay! There will be music by where our docents will be Fay: Beyond the Batholith, gramming at the Visitor’s James Lamb, story telling by happy to answer your ques- Writing Women of the Centre at Kokanee Park. Eileen Delehanty Pearkes, tions about the history of Kootenay/Columbia Basin. submitted by art activities for all ages and Nelson. View our current Touchstones Nelson is Touchstones Nelson

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Arts&Entertainment

Grants available for artists and arts organizations Deadline: Friday, Mar. 8 or Mar. 22, depending on the program Artists in all disciplines, able for: individuals and as well as arts, culture and groups through community heritage organizations—are arts councils; minor capital invited to apply for fund- projects; touring; arts and ing through the Columbia heritage mentoring/masKootenay Cultural Alliance ter classes; organizational (CKCA), which delivers the development; major projArts, Culture and Heritage ects; artists in education; Program of Columbia Basin major exhibitions; major Trust (CBT). heritage capital projects; For 2013/14, CKCA is and new heritage projects. receiving $706,000 from Applications are adjudiCBT. Funding is avail- cated once a year by local

arts councils and the CKCA Steering Committee. “There is growing recognition of the importance of creating vibrant communities through arts, culture and heritage activities and facilities,” said Gary Ockenden, CBT Director, Community Initiatives. “Not only does this sector enrich our fundamental quality of life, but it also benefits our

local economies and our tourism appeal and fosters social well-being of Basin residents.” Find out more and get application forms by visiting www.basinculture.com, contacting your local community arts council or phoning CKCA at 250.505.5505 or 1.877.505.7355. submitted by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance

Oxygen Arts Centre to offer kid’s spring break art camps

Monday to Friday, March 11-15 and March 18-22 at Oxygen Arts Centre, #3- 320 Vernon St. (alley entrance) Art Camps this year Motion Animation Camp for 25 at Crawford Bay. For info@oxygenartcentre.org include Puppet Show for Ages Ages 9-15. There will also times, class descriptions and Phone: 250-352-6322. 5-8, Theatre & Mask-Making be a Stop Motion Animation registration, visit submitted by Oxygen Art for Ages 10-14 and Stop Workshop on Monday, Mar. www.oxygenartcentre.org. Centre

Storytellers, Sitars and Singer-songwriters, oh my! Saturday, Feb. 9, 12 - 3 p.m. 523 Front St. Opening Ellison’s Cafe ranging from the Beatles, Acoustic Unplugged Sessions traditional American fiddle at noon is Peace Pieces - tunes, jazz pieces and origiStorytelling to music with Ali nals. & John Galm. She is a poet, Last act is finger pickin’, quilter and transformational slide playin’, foot stompin’ storyteller. He chaired the touring singer-songwritrecent Kootenay Storytelling er Pernell Reichert from Festival and has taught world Vancouver who performs alt musics at University of folk, alt country, fast folk on Colorado for 40 years. harmonica, guitar & banjo. They will be followed He will also be at Cedar Creek by the first sitar performance in Winlaw that evening and ever on this stage featuring Bluebelle Bistro in Kaslo for Steve Pierson who moved Sunday brunch on Feb.10th. here six months ago. He’s http://www.pernell.ca/ used some Indian Raga submitted by ‘voicings’ to customize tunes Ellison’s Cafe

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Opinion&Editorial Spike in water sewer rates seem extreme

Dear Editor, I was reviewing my Corporation of the City of Nelson Water and Sewer tax rate for my property located on Vernon Street in the downtown area--light commercial core. In 2006 Water, Sewer and Waste came in at $1,009.80. It is now 2013 and my bill for the same residence is $3,556.50. What Gives.... That`s an almost 400% increase in 8 years or 50% increase per year--stunning! Sincerely, H. P. Dreyfus

Water and Sewer: the City’s response

It is true that the water and sewer rates in the City have increased significantly in the last 7 years. Through the Water and Sewer Master Plans Council became aware of the significant infrastructure deficit that existed in our utilities, which if not dealt with would pose a considerable risk to the City in our ability to continue to provide water and sewer services to our residents. Since 2006 we have been increasing the rates and we have also been increasing our capital program of water main replacements and sewer main upgrades as well as upgrades to the treatment plant, lift stations, reservoirs, and pressure reducing stations. We are not finished yet; there is still substantial work to be completed to upgrade the water and sewer services so they operate efficiently and effectively as residents expect. In 2013, the net water rate for a single family dwelling is $477.90 and the net sewer rate is $423.90. For water, this rate is 2.35 times higher than 2006, and for sewer is 2.11 times higher than 2006. Overall the increase is 2.23 times higher than in 2006. It is important for residents to know that between 1997 and 2001 there were no increases to the water and sewer rates. Clean potable water and sewer services are fundamental to the comfort of our citizens, so the problem of our aging infrastructure has to be addressed and there is a cost to replacing and upgrading water and sewer mains, reservoirs, and the treatment plant. For your reader on Vernon Street, they have mistakenly compared water and sewer rates from a year where they were not assessed for the light commercial use of the property as they presently are. If they isolate the specific things invoiced in 2006 with those same things invoiced in 2013, they would see the same increase as mentioned for single family dwellings above. If they would like assistance in analyzing their invoice we would be pleased to provide that service. Sincerely, Colin McClure, CFO, City of Nelson

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My Opinion

by Spencer Pollard

Teen Drivers, is it safe? I think the driving age at the moment may not be the best, some might argue at that age teenagers don’t have the mental/emotional capacity to drive. I find that may actually be the case although it may seem to be otherwise. On one hand the number one cause of death among teenagers is auto accidents, but you also need to take in consideration that they might not have gotten a good sense of the rules of the road. Texting while driving increases the chance of crashing greatly, and as a passenger of someone tex-

ting while driving it’s a bit of a frightful experience. Regardless of the capability they may think they possess; driving should never take the back seat for anything. Accidents also occur more often on weekends, most likely due to underage drinking and general tomfoolery. I’m a younger man myself so I know how being a teenager is, but you shouldn’t feign ignorance in order to meet some status quo. If you choose to acquire your driver’s license at a young age, know the risks and use caution. We don’t need another life taken far too soon.

Spencer Pollard is an young man living in Nelson BC with an interest in digital arts and writing. His ideas are of benefit to all of Nelson, and to stroke his abnormally large ego

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Opinion&Editorial Publisher’s note

Yes, I know, Valentine’s is an excuse to sell greeting cards. It is also a day to think about love – love to a partner, a family memBy Nelson Becker ber or another nation. This Valentines Day, I know of two organizations that have made Valentines Day, a day to bring awareness to important issues. One Billion Rising will be having events

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around the world and in Nelson. (see last week’s Update on page 4)

this issue on page 3) We must be in support of reducing www.expressnews.ca/pdfs/hexpress-2013-02-01.pdf violence against women, but it is not This event means to bring awareness nearly enough. Other groups suffer to our world community that 1 in violence as well: men, elders, chil3 women have experienced rape or dren, and other identifiable groups. beating in her lifetime. We must move from saying Also, Nelson and Area Elder Violence against women is bad to vioAbuse Prevention Program, also lence against anyone is bad. wants people to think about violence So I say, let us look beyond gender against our seniors and to give your and let us call for two or three billion loved ones peace of mind. (See story rising and put an end to all violence.

Commentary: Health Care

In November I held an MP Forum in Princeton, Keremeos and Osoyoos. The main concern in Princeton was health care and the loss of 24 hour emergency service at the hospital. It might be interesting for people to know that the federal NDP is organizing public consultations on the future of free, universal health care in our country. The consultations will focus on four priority areas: improving access to prescription medication, home and long-term care services, the role of health care professionals and how to assist all Canadians in leading a healthier life. As NDP Health critic Libby Davies stated, “We can to work together with Canadians, health care professionals and the provincial and territorial governments to determine what changes are needed to adapt our health care system to the 21st century.” I hope to get Libby to our area in the new year as part of her Canadian tour. At the Princeton forum, Ed Staples, Vice-President of the Save Our Hospital Coalition gave an excellent overview of health care in Canada as part of his presentation. The following is part of what he said: “The founding principle of health care in Canada is equality. This principle gave us the Canada Health Act which provides for equal access to quality health care

Alex Atamanenko, MP BC Southern Interior regardless of who you are, where you live, or how much money you make. Unfortunately, this principle is under attack at both the provincial and federal level. These attacks come in the form of budget cuts justified by the alarmist message that health care costs are unsustainable. Sustainability rationale is a myth. As a percentage of Canadaʼs Gross Domestic Product, health care spending has remained steady at between 4 and 5% since 1975. In solidarity with the BC Health Coalition, Princeton Save Our Hospital Coalition opposes any erosion of the Canada Health Actʼs principles of universality, comprehensiveness, portability, accessibility, and public administration. We are against user fees, privatization, corporatization, and any other barriers to equal access to health care. In 2004, federal and provincial first

ministers signed a ten-year Canada Health Accord, identifying several priorities for health care reform in Canada, including: • reducing wait times and improving access; • home care; • primary health care reform, including electronic health records • health research and innovation; and • accountability and reporting to citizens We need all provincial, territorial, and federal health ministers to create a new Canada Health Accord that first and foremost recognizes the values of equality and equity of health care for all Canadians. Public health care is affordable and sustainable. It is privatization that we canʼt afford. According to the BC Health Coalition, renewal of the Health Accord in 2014 must be based on predictable, sustainable federal funding that includes a six percent escalator for a full ten years. Commitment to a federally financed Canada Health Transfer equalization formula will ensure we continue to build a fair, accountable and cost effective public health care system that provides high quality care.” Unfortunately, the federal government has made it clear that they will not be taking these steps unless Canadians demand that they do.”

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Have you ever clicked on a Google ad?

23% say yes and 77% say no Additional comments: A world without advertising would be great, but only in theory. Without advertising television, radio and other media sources such as this paper would cost way more than the market sk9M000051 could support, or possibly be non-existent altogether. Are these people protesting really righteous enough to say they do not take part in any of these creature comforts? Advertising exists for a reason and is a means to supply demand. Before one can condemn a aspect of our society, they must first look at their own participation in it and move forward with realistic expectations. FROM a fairly young age (early twenties) I was one to always mute t.v. commercials and now when I click on some video on my computer to watch something and it precedes and add, I mute that as well. I’ve never ‘clicked’ on a still Ad before. Never liked them.

ADVERTISING that is for something I already want to buy will influence my choice much more than ad trying to persuade me I want something. For example, if I’m looking for a restaurant to go to, an ad telling me what kind a food a place serves may result in my going there. The exception is for a new product or business. If I’ve never heard of it before, an ad may persuade me to try it - usually after a bit or internet or word-of-mouth research first. I am sure the presence of Internet Advertising has a subliminal affect on viewers whether they know it or not. NOT all advertising is undesired! It can be very useful information. MY brain has taught my eyes to scarcely notice an internet advert......... the YouTube ones you can’t avoid, but I just turn the sound off until my song plays.

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Norman Bruce Hickman Born: June 20, 1924 Passed: January 26, 2013

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A small town hero. On Saturday the 26th of January, 2013 we all lost the most humble man, Norman Bruce Hickman. Norm died peacefully in Nelson surrounded by family. Norm was born in Winnipeg on June 20th, 1924. He was the youngest of 11 children and one of three sets of twins born to Jesse and Sarah Hickman. Norm started playing his beloved game of hockey as soon as he could stand on his “hand me down” white figure skates from his sister. When Norm was 11 his father inherited a substantial sum from family in England that Jesse and Sarah used to relocated and purchase a home in Victoria. There was also enough money to buy new bicycles for the younger kids. Norm delivered telegrams on his bicycle and walked horses for work as a young man. When he was 18 he joined the Canadian Navy and arrived in Halifax for Christmas 1942. Norman served on the HMCS Dundas and LaMalbie working as convoy protection from New York to South Hampton. After the war Norman was invited to come to Trail to play hockey and work by his childhood friend Headley Marshal. He worked at Cominco for a short time then took an electri-

cal apprenticeship at Bennett electric in Nelson. He met his future wife Claire Grace Forsythe at a house party in Nelson. Norman and Claire had two kids Jim and Donna Jean. Norm retired from school district #7 in Nelson after 38 years of service to the community he loved so much. Norm continued to play Sunday morning hockey for 62 years earning the nickname “Hacker” Hickman. Norman touched so many people with his humility, his smile and a ready joke. WE all looked forward to seeing him again and again. Norman’s surviving relatives are his son Jim, daughter Donna Jean and Larry Mydansky, Grand children, Jessica, Amanda, Cody and Hayen. Not to forget the loves of his life Great granddaughters Alivia and Alora. He was also survived by his twin brother Jim and many loving nieces and nephews. There will be a celebration of life in the late spring that will be announced at a later date. Norm, we all feel your loss deeply and crave to be touched by your spirit just one more time. We now look to our memories and our dreams to see you again. God bless you and rest in peace sweet man. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

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Nelson & Area: Fri. Feb. 8 - Sun. Feb 17 ●●● Live Music

Fri. Feb 8l Request DJ. ●●●Bottoms Down w/ Friends at the Royal 8 p.m. ●● The Canadian Fliks Fest Feb 8&9 featuring Velcrow Ripper’s Occupy Love. The Capitol Theatre. Www.FLIKS.ca ●Women of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. ●Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362. Sat. Feb 9 ●●●Vancouver singer/songwriter Pernell Reichert is bringing his brand of folk songs to the Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw ●●●Peace Pieces: Storytelling & music with Ali & John Galm, Steven Pierson, Pernell Reichert at Ellison’s 12-3. ●● Play reading: Lawrence and Holloman at the Old Church Hall (602 Kootenay @ Victoria) 8 p.m. ●● The Canadian Fliks Fest Feb 8&9 featuring Velcrow Ripper’s Occupy Love. The Capitol Theatre. Www.FLIKS.ca

●● Children’s Festival Craft and Tea Party for children, ages 2 to 12 years, and their parents at the Nelson United Church 1-3 p.m. Cost is by donation ●●Saturday Night Alive! Youth hangout at Nelson United Church. 6 p.m. ●Walk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates 1st & 3rd Saturdays 12-1 ●Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. ●The Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936.

●● Special Events Sun. Feb 10 ●●●Niko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. ●●●Nelson Acoustic Jam Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 2-5 p.m. ●●The Winter Family Fair at Touchstones Nelson will feature music by James Lamb, storytelling by Eileen Delehanty Pearkes, art making activities for all ages and treats! Runs from 12-4pm. By donation, with 50% of proceeds to the EcoSociety. ●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. ●Cribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727. ●Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15 a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515. Mon. Feb 11 ●●●Sarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m. ●Walk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates, Mon & Thurs 9:30-10:30 ●Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-3526892 Tues. Feb 12● ●●●Cliff Maddix and friends

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●●● Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. ●Alzheimers/ Dementia Caregiver support group meetings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or email Jleffelaar@alzheimerbc.org for more info.

●Nelson Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. Every Wednesday 6pm Ste 207-601 Front St, old Jam Factory upstairs. New members welcome. Small facility fee, first visit free. http://www.nelson-tech-club.info/ email info@nelson-tech-club.info ●Learn to make a QUILT with Susan Foot at the Women’s Centre 9-11.45 call 551-4951

●Overeaters Anonymous Education Room Community First Medical Clinic 518 Lake Street Nelson noon ●Nelson Women’s Centre Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916.

●Darts at the Nelson Legion. 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727.

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●Girls’ Night with MargaretAnn at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-3525656. ●Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008. www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org

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●●●Kiyo & Guests at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. ●●●That Girl And Earl at Rics Grill and Lounge in the Prestige Inn Nelson ●●●Jeremy Fisher w/ guests at the Royal 8 p.m. ●●●Valentine’s Day Burlesque Showcase at Spiritbar 10 p.m. ●●One Billion Rising to Stop Violence Against Women dance at the Royal 4:30-8 p.m. ●Walk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates, Mon & Thurs 9:30-10:30 ●Toastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www. toastmasters.org. ●Nelson Women’s Centre. Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916. ●Acupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-505-7248. Fri. Feb 15l Request DJ. ●●●Humans at Spiritbar 10 p.m. ●●●After Work Swing Party w/ Clinton Swanson & Friends the Royal 8 p.m. ●●EcoSociety Conversation Cafe - Sustainable Energy at Oso Negro Cafe 7 p.m. ●Women of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. ●Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362. Sat. Feb 16 ●●Film: SPEAK Presented by Toastmasters at Expressions 554 Ward Street. 7 p.m. Tickets $10. 250-354-3910 ●●The Nelson and District CFUW Club monthly meeting at

the New Grand Hotel. 9:30-coffee; 10-Meeting/Resolutions; 11speaker.12-lunch. Speaker Clare North ‘Environmental Initiatives at TECK-Cominco in Trail’. All welcome. ●●Capitol Theatre Sing Along with MAMMA MIA! The Movie! This is a Capitol FUNdraiser! Dressup and singalong! at 7:00 p.m. and it’s not going to be just a showing, it’s going to be a happening! Masters of Ceremony will be fabulous Jeff and Lisel Forst. Prizes for best costumes!! Tickets for this ‘winter beater’ happening are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, $45 for a family of four. Buy tickets online at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250.352.6363 Tue-Fri 12-4:30pm. ●●Nelson Leafs Hockey Home game vs Castlegar at the Nelson and District Community Complex 7 p.m. ●Walk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates 1st & 3rd Saturdays 12-1 ●Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. ●The Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936. Sun. Feb 17 ●●●Niko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. ●●●Nelson Acoustic Jam Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 2-5 p.m. ●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. ●Cribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727. ●Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515.

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Encaustic paintings on display February 1 - March 31 at the Capitol Theatre Art at the Capitol Theatre presents “The Dance” by Erica Konrad. “Answering the inner call to dance, is to break out of those confines, these squares, becoming fluid and connecting to self and community, journey and transformation” The primary medium used is encaustic, a mixture of beeswax, tree sap and pigments. All artwork is for sale. submitted by at the SUBMITTED Capitol Theatre Erica Konrad works on a painting see last week’s Express News Update article on Erica Konrad www.expressnews.ca/pdfs/hexpress-2013-02-01.pdf page 7

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