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It’s time to spring forward!
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Express Update publisher Nelson Becker gets ready to set the clock forward. Daylight Savings time begins on Sunday, Mar. 10 at 12:01 a.m.
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Trauma counsellor Candace Holt to retire in April
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Abused women overcome incredible obstacles, from abuse stemming back to childhood to crippling poverty: and on their side they have counsellors such as Candace Holt of the Nelson Community Services Centre. Candace retires in early April after 18 years in Nelson, moving here from Prince Rupert, where she also worked in a Stopping the Violence program, a province-wide ser-
Kootenay Women By: Corrine Younie
The Nelson Women’s Centre’s newly-retooled Volunteer Program offers local and area women the opportunity to build strengths and learn valuable skills while they contribute their volunteer time and energy. “Rooted in Community” is a free program offered twice a year at the Centre. Eight sessions of 2.5 hours each take place over a one-month period on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Participants are taught how to be effective volunteers while learning about community resources and building active listening and peer counselling skills.
vice started in 1991. In two decades, she has worked with more than 1900 women, some of whom have experienced violence since they were in the womb. Candace uses a number of healingtechniqueswhenworking with childhood, sexual and emotional abuse, but her most trusted tool is Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). It works with alternate right/left brain stimulation to create positive cognition and change physical and emotional responses. EMDR is a method of therapy often used to access, neutralize and resolve the upsetting memories at the root of current emotional or other disturbances. While the issues haven’t changed, the services and awareness about violence have, says Candace. There
are annual days and weeks of action against violence against women, and a community team - including the NCSC’s Aimee Beaulieu Transition House, outreach workers, Nelson Women’s Centre, Specialized Victim Services, Mental Health, social workers, police and RCMP - that helps women in abusive situations. “I’ve worked with a num-
ber of people who suffered horrendous abuse and now they’re doing very well. They are very strong: how could you live with and survive years of abuse without being strong?” says Holt. Along with greater involvement in environmental and social justice issues, she looks forward to more time for music in her retirement. submitted by Nelson Community Services Centre
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In addition to practical skills, women gain confidence and empowerment as they share experiences with other women and begin to feel more connected to the community. We see a lot of personal growth among participants as women learn new skills and go through self-inquiry within the group setting. The group can become incredibly close, supporting and learning from one another in an environment of trust and respect. Whether participants gain skills that enhance their resume and job prospects or reduce feelings of isolation by connecting with other women and sharing
stories, the program is a great asset to the communities of Nelson and the surrounding area. The program really benefits the larger community by producing skilled, engaged volunteers, many of whom go on to volunteer at the Centre and at other local agencies. Some participants even go on to activist work after learning what the critical issues are in their community and gaining confidence that helps them believe they can make a difference. The Centre is a warm, welcoming, barrier-free environment open to any self-identified woman. The Rooted in Community program is open to all women
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and is especially beneficial to women experiencing social isolation and wanting to connect with other women, women who are new to the area and wish to get to know their community and make new friends, or women with barriers to full employment wishing to learn new skills. The next Rooted in Community program will run April 2nd – 25th and the application process is now open. Interested women should call Jordanna at 250-352-9916 for more information or to apply. Application forms are also available on the website www.nelsonwomenscentre.com.
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Mir Centre Peace Café: Money That Loves You Back Tuesday, Mar. 12, 7 p.m. at Expressions, 554 Ward Street, Nelson Money That Loves You require infinite growth in a Back is a presentation by finite world, creating susMichael Sheely exploring tainability issues and social how we can create money injustice. as equity rather than debt. The role of local curIt will demonstrate how rencies in creating a healthy current monetary practices and resilient economy will
also be addressed; along with an explanation of the Basin’s new local currency, Columbia Community Dollars. The presentation will be followed by an opportunity for questions
and discussion. Tickets are $5 at the door or in advance by calling 250-354-3910. Drinks and snacks available. submitted by Selkirk College
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Kids can roll away at Spring Break Skate Camp Monday-Friday, Mar18-22, 9 a.m.to noon at the old Extra Foods Building across from the Civic Theatre in Nelson West Kootenay Roller dren to attend any future Derby (WKRD) is hold- WKRD Open Skate funcing a Spring Break Skate tions for a mere $5 drop in Camp. For $100 kids can fee. Come join the Spring learn the basics of skat- Break fun and learn how ing and play fun skating to skate! games. Insurance, which To register contact: is part of the $100, lasts teressahodsall@gmail.com until Dec. 31, 2013. This submitted by the West entitles participating chilKootenay Roller Derby Check out the
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The inside of the old Extra Foods building makes a great skating space. The building is temporarily home to the West Kootenay Roller Derby until the Kootenay Coop begins work on their plans for the development of the property.
Support for patients with chronic and mental illnesses increased Patients with chronic disease and those with mental illness and substance use issues will benefit from new or expanded programming announced by the Province on Friday, Mar. 1. These programs are community-based and intended to help improve patients’ quality of life and help keep people out of the hospital. The Trail/Nelson initiatives announced today are part of an investment of up to $50 million in projects throughout B.C. which will strengthen primary and community care across the province. Communities were selected based on a number of factors, including the prevalence of related conditions and the demand for additional community-based supports. “Meeting chronic disease and mental illness care needs
outside of the hospital setting is, in many cases, more effective and efficient,” says IH Board Chair Norman Embree. “The projects outlined are all great examples of integration in health care at work. These are targeted approaches to very specific populations, and we are excited to be working with local physicians and our staff in these key areas.” The two areas targeted in Trail include Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, which is a chronic condition that obstructs air flow in a patient’s lungs, and mental health/substance use. COPD is one of the leading causes of death in Canada and rates continue to increase. Interior Health will direct $2.2 million to a program called BreatheWell. In Trail Interior Health has hired an additional respiratory thera-
pist to work with COPD patients in the community, to manage symptoms and help avoid unnecessary hospital visits. There will also be a role for expanded rehabilitation efforts and education. In the area of seniors’ services, Interior Health supports the belief that home, with appropriate care in place, is best. The Home First initiative in Trail will help keep seniors who may be destined for residential care or at risk of hospitalization at home a little longer, through the support of a team of dedicated health-care workers. The team works closely with a client’s physician, and individualized service and care plans help ensure the client’s specific needs are met. Interior Health will be directing $3.5 million across the health authority, which will see 23 full-time
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equivalent (FTE) new staff hired to create small support teams in the community. To ensure mental health clients have access to physician services, approximately $2.7 million will be directed across nine communities to expand service. In Trail and Nelson, five full-time equivalent (FTE) new staffing positions will be added including social workers, a nurse, and life skills workers. By ensuring consistent access to a doctor’s care and other support services for this particular target population, the program is expected to reduce the use of more expensive but less effective points of care such as the hospital Emergency Department. The initiatives are being rolled out over three years. submitted by Interior Health
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Green Building seminars to be offered in Nelson Tuesday, Mar. 12, 5 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce Building in Nelson Mona Lemoine, will compare the environ- from their modern counterExecutive Director, Cascadia mental impacts and life cycle parts. This seminar should Green Building Council in costing and performance help us understand practical Vancouver, will be in Nelson between building reuse ver- approaches to assessing and to deliver two short seminars sus new construction. upgrading existing traditionon the ‘Green’ implications The second presentation ally-constructed buildings of building re-use in a historic will provide more informa- and their neighbourhoods. context. This topic will be of tion and tools in a historic Everyone is welcome, interest in Nelson where most context. Mona will highlight, whether your interests are of our buildings are mature in terms of building sci- technical, practical or policy and much of them in need of ence and performance, how related. Each seminar is appropriate upgrades. traditionally-constructed just over one hour, with a Mona’s first presentation buildings behave differently break between. The presen-
tation will begin at 5 p.m. sharp on Tuesday evening (doors open at 4:30) at the Chamber of Commerce Building in Nelson. You can find more info (and register) for the free event online at http://living-future. org/events/two-workshopsbuilding-reuse-nelson-bc or email info@buildingtree.ca for more info. submitted by Paula Kiss
What causes stains on ceiling drywall Home Front
by Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Steve Cannon
Unlike flat ceilings, vaulted or cathedral ceilings often do not have an attic space, so inspection of the interior cavity is not possible without removing your drywall. However, the usual cause of moisture stains on vaulted ceilings, apart from roof leaks, is a lack of adequate ventilation above the insulation. Walk on the roof if it is not too steep. Is the
I have noticed stains on the drywall sloped ceilings in the upper floor of my home. What are the causes? Can I do anything to eliminate the causes of this staining? roof deck soft and spongy in some areas? Does your roof “make ice” along the eaves in the winter? Are the shingles curled even though they are less than 12 years old? These are signs that your vaulted ceiling is not properly ventilated. There should be at least two and a half inches (65 mm) of air space between the insulation and the underside of the roof sheathing or strapping. Your soffits should allow
air into that cavity. At the ridge, your roof should have vents to allow the soffit air to escape. This flow of outside air will ensure condensation cannot build up on the ceiling surfaces in your home. You may have to cut out a small area of drywall to confirm a lack of venting. If there is little or no air flowing above the insulation, the only long-term solution is to install continuous venting between the insulation and
the underside of your roof sheathing. There is usually no easy way to do this. You will have to consider removing the roofing and roof sheathing to add “sleepers” or cross-purlins to the rafters before re-roofing. Or, if you want to work out of the weather, remove interior drywall and insulation, add “furring” to the underside of the rafters, then re-install the insulation and drywall over deeper rafter cavities.
Steve, Chris and Bill are Building Consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson. http://www.lynchinspections.com
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City of Nelson and RDCK take a walk on the wired side In a combined effort aimed at generating new revenue streams and cutting government costs, the City of Nelson and Regional District of the Central Kootenay (RDCK) are celebrating the launch of a valuable and innovative shared fibre optic communications line. With the help of Nelson Hydro and local technology contractor DHC Communications, a 144strand fiber optic cable capable of transmitting literally billions of bits of information was officially ‘lit up’ two weeks ago, connecting the RDCK’s Lakeside Drive offices with the City of Nelson and the Nelson and District Community Complex (NDCC). The Regional District shared in the costs of the fibre optic install and will now save operating costs by
improving its internal communications to the NDCC while centralizing vital systems such as servers and telephones. The City and the RDCK also connected their two main office buildings to help improve communications between the two organizations, saving even more money by eventually lowering costs through shared software, hardware, and implementing failover and redundancy. Between 1998 and 2005 the City connected the Fire Hall, Nelson Police Department, Touchstones, Public Works and the Nelson Library to City Hall with fiber optics—centralizing phone systems, servers and internet access, and saving taxpayers close to $100,000 per year. submitted by the City of Nelson
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Plugged In — DHC Communications Dave Harasym (front) and RDCK Network Administrator Chris Lehnert patch a fibre optic cable into a switch in the Regional District of Central Kootenay Data Center, officially launching a cost saving and revenue generating new communications system with The City of Nelson.
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Should I wear snow boots or rain boots? dr. science Christine Humphries
When I leave my house in Uphill there is a lot of snow on the ground, so how come it is raining downtown? A vertical distribution of temperature can affect whether precipitation will fall as rain, snow, sleet or freezing rain at the surface. To see why my winter boots are only useful in
Uphill, I measured whether there is a significant difference in temperature between Uphill and downtown. I made three stops along Stanley St., at Baker (downhill), at Observatory (mid-hill) and all the way at the top (uphill). At each location I measured the elevation, the temperature and the snow depth. According to my GPS, there is a 65 metre elevation difference between downhill and midhill, and a 114 metre difference in elevation between
mid-hill and uphill, for a total of 179 metres. The temperature on Baker was 1.5˚C and the snow depth was a measly 3.5cm (hardly worth winter boots!) At Observatory, the temperature was 1.0˚C with a snow depth of 10cm. And, at the top of the hill, it was 0.2˚C and there was at least 18cm of snow on the ground. The temperature drop that occurs with increasing elevation has been described mathematically by the “lapse rate”. The rate of
Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Christine Humphries, a molecular biologist
cooling is approximately 6.5˚C per 1000 metres. So, using this rate and a 179 metre difference in altitude, the difference in temperature between uphill and downhill should be around 1.2˚C. Amazingly enough, (well, I think it is amazing) the difference in temperature between uphill and downhill was 1.3˚C, almost exactly what we expected using the lapse rate. So enjoy Spring downtown while we enjoy winter in Uphill!
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Police News: credit card theft, driving under influence
Police are seeking information on the identity of a female who has been using stolen credit and debit cards in and around Nelson. The female has deprived an elderly victim of more than $3,000 while on her shopping sprees. Police are reviewing video footage of the female in various stores, but would welcome any information from the public. She is described as a white female, long brown hair, 25-35 years old. She wears glasses and was wearing a distinctive black vest with pink and white stripes on the shoulders. If anyone has information as to the identity of this female please contact Cst Hannah of the Nelson City Police at 354-3919. On Thursday, Feb. 28 in the afternoon Nelson Police members were conducting a traffic safety checkstop in the 300 block Hall Mines Rd. A 27 year old male with no seatbelt on and no ID came through. Upon checking his name for a valid driver’s license it was found that he was wanted in Alberta and was bound by conditions to remain in the province. He was arrested and put before a judge to answer to these breaches of his release and
warrants. The male was held in custody and will be transported back to Alberta forthwith to deal with his charges. On Saturday, Mar. 2 at 1:30 a.m. Nelson Police members were met with a surprise when a vehicle crested the hill in the 1100 block Front St in their lane. Officers narrowly avoided the vehicle and managed to warn another member in time to get out of the way before it struck him. The vehicle continued as if nothing had happened. It was stopped and the driver was found to be under the influence and charged under the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act. His passengers offer the excuse that he was from England and was merely confused. It was unknown how long he had been travelling in the wrong lane and it was only by luck he did not run head on into someone. On Saturday, Mar. 2 Nelson Police were asked to assist a lady with her foster son and friends smoking marijuana in his bedroom. Once there Nelson Police members noted one of them was a 20 year old known to them who was bound by conditions of release from earlier charges to abstain
from alcohol and drugs. After he was asked to leave the room a baggie of marijuana was noted sticking out of his pocket. As one police member reached to retrieve it the male begged to be allowed to leave with it. He was told that was not going to happen and then tried to get it back from the officer. He was arrested and then tried to get out of that by turning over the second baggie of marijuana he had hidden in his pocket to the officer so he could just leave. The male was transported to Nelson Police cells and will be held for court on Tuesday to answer to charges of breaching his release conditions and possession of a controlled substance. Sometime between Saturday evening and Sunday morning Mar. 3, several parking meters were vandalised to obtain the coins. The meters were damaged in the area of Baker and Falls Street as well as the area of Baker and Josephine. The cost of repairing the meters is significant and the Nelson Police Department requests anyone with information contact either the Nelson Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
A Church in the Rosemont area was spray painted with profanities sometime during the weekend. The Nelson Police Department is investigating and following up with other graffiti files and suspects. On Tuesday Mar. 5 at 1:30 p.m., the Nelson Police Department was called to assist with two people who were protesting the renovations in the 400 block of Baker Street. After the Constable discussed the matter with the protesters and the renovations clarified, the protesters agreed to stay well away from the work and no further incidents were reported. At 4 a.m. on Tuesday Mar. 5, the Nelson Police Department received a call to assist in locating an intoxicated 17 year old female who had left her residence. The female was located a short time later, lying on the roadway of the 300 block of Cedar Street having fallen from the adjacent walkway (a fall of about 2 meters.) The female was transported to Kootenay Lake Hospital where she was treated and released. submitted by the Nelson Police Department
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Museum exhibits members’ artwork
Show runs until Sunday, Apr. 7 at Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History, 502 Vernon Street What does art look like Painting, drawing, photogin the Kootenays? An exhi- raphy and other two dimenbition now up at Touchstones sional media are well repreNelson featuring work pro- sented, but you’ll also find duced by 63 of its members ceramics, woodwork, fibre, can help answer that ques- sculpture and even a small tion. According to gallery brass chain mail piece! curator Rod Taylor, “There’s This is the first year that quite a range of work here, Touchstones Nelson has had kind of a composite portrait this type of show, and Taylor of what art looks like in says that the response has our area. It certainly doesn’t been overwhelmingly posicover everything, but with tive, both from artists and 63 artists there’s a pretty from people visiting the good chance you know show. Much of the work is someone who has work in also for sale, offering a great this show.� opportunity for current or With so many artists aspiring art collectors. participating, there is a lot to For information call Nelson Becker take in, with work spilling 250-352-9813. Local artist LX FORD carrying his painting downtown for submission to the Touchstones out of the gallery space and submitted by Nelson member art show. He is one of 63 members whose artwork was accepted into the adjacent hallway. Touchstones Nelson
SelfDesign High students host a different kind of Grad Saturday, Mar., 9, 7 p.m., SelfDesign High, Nelson Legion SelfDesign High is graduating their very first group of youth from our EOS program this year. Rather than a more typical graduation, this group has been dedicated to a graduation with a difference. They have been preparing, researching, and planning for months, with
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nity is encouraged to come to the ball and support the youth as they raise money to travel to Guatemala in April, where they will help paint, build and support the ongoing creation of a Children’s Village with Project Somos. Tickets are $20/youth
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Laughs abound with a night of Stand-up Comedy Saturday, Mar. 9, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Need to charge up on various comedy programs. laughter? The Capitol His one-hour Comedy Now Theatre presents An Evening special aired in the fall of of Stand-up Comedy with 2011 on both CTV and The THREE performers: Patrick Comedy Network. No matMaliha, the world record ter how you slice it Patrick holder for most impres- Maliha is very funny, sions in one minute- beat- although according to his ing out the previous record Mom, is “Funnier when he holder, Dana Carvey. His doesn’t swear so much.” act has been described as Opening the evening Ray Romano meets a 21st is Nelson’s own Lucas Century Don Rickles. Myers, Nelson’s Cultural A professional stand- Ambassador for 2013! up comedian and talented appearing as one of his impressionist, Patrick has alter ego’s. Next up is Ben Headlined and MC’ed vari- McGinnis. Ben started perous shows at a multitude of forming stand-up comedy in comedy clubs, festivals, and his native Vancouver in 2007 corporate events through out and won the Vancouver’s Canada and the U.S. He was “funniest comic with a day voted Favourite Vancouver job” competition the followComedian in the prestigious ing year. A stand-up comic Georgia Straight ‘Best Of’ with a caustic wit. “I went Awards and has been fea- into a Chapter’s book store tured on CBC radio, XM the other day and it seems and Sirius satellite radio’s like they may be dumbing
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Dollars for digital: Nelson Civic Theatre Society seeks money Hollywood movie magic at the Nelson Civic Theatre Kickoff Gala and the screening of the James Bond film Skyfall brought out the glitter as tuxes, pearls and Bond girls walked the red carpet. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of an anonymous local donation of $60,000 towards the purchase of a new digital projection and sound system. Digital projection and sound is essential to ensure the future of the Nelson Civic Theatre. After this year, 35mm movie prints
will no longer be made. That means that without digital, Nelson’s Big Screen will fade to black. Project manager Roger Ley issued a Community Challenge: to match that generous donation, coupled with $15,000 already raised, to reach the $150,000 price tag for full digital projection and sound. “If the community can match that $75,000 by Wednesday, May 1, we can go digital by summer,” says Ley. “When you break it down, it’s easy: 750 people donate $100, or 300 people sponsor seats. This is abso-
lutely achievable.” The Nelson Civic Theatre Society was given the green light in October 2012 to begin the work of reopening and renovating the theatre. Three screens are essential to be successful as a non-profit enterprise, and so the goal is a complete upgrade and renovation to become a multiplex. The theatre can then show a new, classic, and independent film at the same time, show streaming satellite tv sports and cultural events, or be used as an alternate rehearsal or performance venue. It’s a multi-year
project, Ley explains, with the Community Challenge aimed at reaching the first fundraising goal. The Society is accepting donations of any size by cheque at Nelson Civic Theatre, 719 Vernon Street, Nelson B.C. V1L 4G3 or online at www.civictheatre. ca/challenge via Paypal. Donations by cheque made to the City of Nelson and earmarked for the Nelson Civic Theatre are eligible for a charitable tax receipt. For more information go to the website or call 352-5833. submitted by the Nelson Civic Theatre Society
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Friday, Mar 8 is International Women’s Day. There is no doubt that historically Canada has had issues with gender inequal-
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Opinion&Editorial Publisher’s note
March 8 is International Women’s Day. Part of the purpose of Women’s Day is to celebrate the general achievements By Nelson Becker of women. Another part of Women’s Day is to bring attention to inequality that exists between the genders. In Canada, we have made tremendous headway in solving some of these issues. According to Statistics Canada, in recent times, 60% of university graduates are women. This says that educational opportunities are open and available to all genders. Although
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if these numbers were reversed we would say it’s a problem. The reality is we have too few men graduates and that is a problem. Numbers on family violence also show a kind of equality on victims. According to the Canadian department of Justice 7% of Canadian women and 6% men aged 15 years and over have experienced some form of spousal violence. Violence against women is something that involves men. Men have to be and are concerned about violence against women. Violence against men, likewise, involves women and women have to be concerned and
also work toward eliminating family violence against men. It is likely that women suffer more physical violence than emotional, but we must put an end to all kinds violence. International Women’s Day talks about gender inequality and so the message is a message for us all. We have had great success in Canada and things are changing rapidly all over the world thanks to the efforts of conscious-raising women and men in our society. Next November 19 lets also celebrate International Men’s Day and continue to improve gender relations.
For more information on the statistics cited above, please From the Department of Justice Canada – Family Violence An estimated 7 percent of Canadian women and men aged 15 years visit the following websites: From Statistics Canada According to the 2006 Census, women accounted for 60% of university graduates between the ages of 25 and 29. Statistics Canada http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/81-004-x/2008001/article/10561-eng.htm
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and over who were in a current or previous, marital or common-law relationship, experienced some form of spousal violence in the five years prior to the 2004 GSS. This includes a rate of 7 percent for women (653,000 women) and 6 percent for men (546,000 men). http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/pi/fv-vf/about-aprop/index.html
by Spencer Pollard
Recycling and benefits for Youth
Recycling is always one thing that i’ve never been really passionate about but there are projects out there that make recycling a worthwhile crusade. It’s a way to extend ourselves to help our planet and our community at large. The one i’m most interested in bringing to light would be the Zero Waste Youth Project run by Earth Matters. The project is designed to give wasteful garbage a purpose and turn them into something useful. One of the objects of it is to turn old Shambhala shopping tents into shopping bags, giving something that had no use into
something practical and useful. Avenues that support noble causes are a boon that are necessary to better ourselves and our community. The Zero Waste Youth Project is important to not just the community but for everyone on a global perspective. Projects like these come and go, but the impact they have on the planet on a whole will remain. Regardless of your views regarding global warning or the condition of our planet, cleaning it up a little certainly won’t hurt. For more information on the Zero Waste Youth project, please contact earthmatters@nelsoncares.ca
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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Nelson & Area: Fri. Mar. 8 - Sun. 17 lll Live Music
Fri. Mar 8 Request DJ. Finl lllEnsemble Caprice - La Follia and the Gypsies, Nelson Overture Concert at the Capitol 8 p.m. lllThe New Vibrations (A Motown Experience) at Spiritbar 10 p.m. llLaunch of Nelson author Cassie Beecham’s short story collection at Oxygen Art Centre, 7:30 p.m. lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362. Sat. Mar 9 lllMiss Quincy & The Showdown w/ Tofu Stravinskyat the Royal 8 p.m lllSarah Jane & Jayln, Steph Infection, Brian Kalbfleisch at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions, 12-3 ll Masquerade Ball,
SelfDesign High Commons, Nelson Legion. 7 p.m. to Midnight. All ages, music by Bessie and the Back Eddies. Tickets at Otter Books and SelfDesign High, Nelson Legion. More info: 250 354-1310
ll Special Events
llCapitol Theatre Season presents an Evening of Standup Comedy at 8pm with THREE performers: Opening the show is Nelson’s own Lucas Myers, Nelson’s Cultural Ambassador for 2013! Appearing as one (or more) of his alter ego’s including Steven the Art Star and Randy From Creston, sharing various insights about the absurdity of these, our modern times. Ivan Decker who is one of the most enjoyable comedians in the country and has appeared at the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival. The headliner of the evening is Patrick Maliha, who holds the world record for most impressions in one minute beating out the previous record holder, Dana Carvey. His act has been described as Ray Romano meets a 21st Century Don Rickles and appears regularly on the popular CBC program The Debaters. Tickets are $25 Adult $20 Student. Buy tickets online at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250.352.6363 Tue-Fri 12-4:30 p.m. llKootenay Rhythm Dragons Membership Drive Community for women interested in dragon boat paddling First Health Co-op Building in Nelson 518 Lake Street (lower lever – CCRR office) Coffee & muffins served! 10 a.m.-noon
l Ongoing Events
Mon. Mar 11 lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates 1st & lllSarah & Rich at the 3rd Saturdays 12-1 Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m. lMeat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. lThe Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936. Sun. Mar 10 lllNiko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates, Mon & Thurs 9:30-10:30 lHeritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-3526892 Tues. Mar 12l
lllCliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. The Library Lounge lllNelson Acoustic Jam
Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 2-5 p.m.
llThe False Controversy: Evolution vs. Creationism by Royal Tyrell Museum Paleontologist,7:30pm, Capitol Theatre, Nelson lSt. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308. lNelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. lCribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727.
lAscension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515.
lllStephen Fearingat the Royal 6 p.m llPeace Cafe: Money that Loves You Back Hosted by the Mir Centre for Peace at Expressions, 554 Ward St. Nelson, 7 p.m. $5 llGreen Building Council seminar by Mona Lemoine at the Chamber of Commerce Building in Nelson, 5 p.m. info@buildingtree.ca lRC Indoor Electric plane and helicopter flying, beginners welcome, small gym rental fee. 4pm at Central School Gym. Contact jdnelsonrc@gmail.com Wed. Mar 13
lll Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
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What’sHappening Homegrown musicians promise to entertain Saturday, Mar. 9, noon-3 p.m. at Ellison’s Cafe Sarah Jane & Jayln from LVR will open at noon with covers of all styles, from Jack Johnson to Alex Clare. Sarah has performed in musical theatre from the age of 9 and was a member of Corazon Vocal Ensemble for four years. Jayln has been playing the guitar for about 7 years and also plays the trombone in school. Next is Slocan Valley’s Steph Infection, a finger picking singer songwriter with folk/bluegrass. Last act is Brian Kalbfleisch on ukulele and piano who’s also lead singer & songwriter for the band von Butcher. Wed. Mar 13 cont’d lllElectric Six w/ The Matinee the Royal 7 p.m llOSTOMY Support Group meets at Kiro Wellness Center, Trail at 2 pm. Info 250-368-9827 lAlzheimers/ Dementia Caregiver support group meetings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or email Jleffelaar@ alzheimerbc.org for more info. lNelson Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. Every Wednesday 6pm Ste 207601 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 lLearn to make a QUILT with Susan Foot at the Women’s Centre 9-11.45 call 551-4951 lOvereaters Anonymous Education Room Community First Medical Clinic 518 Lake Street
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He’ll include originals plus some covers by a variety of country, folk and rock musicians. submitted by Ellison’s Cafe
Nelson noon lNelson Women’s Centre Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-3529916. lDarts at the Nelson Legion. 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727. lGirls’ Night with MargaretAnn at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-3525656. lNelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008. www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org Thurs. Mar 14 lllKiyo & Guests at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. lllThe Real McKenzies w/ East End Radicals & B.A. Johnston the Royal 7 p.m lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates, Mon & Thurs 9:30-10:30
lToastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www. toastmasters.or. lNelson Women’s Centre. Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916. lAcupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-505-7248. Fri. Mar 15 Requestl lllThe Fugitives w/ Steve Brockley Band at the Royal 8 p.m lllMasta Ace Live at Spiritbar 10 p.m. lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362. Sat. Mar 16 lllFreddy J & Robby C at Spiritbar 10 p.m. llThe Canadian Federation of University Women, at The New Grand Hotel, Banquet Room, 616 Vernon St., Nelson 9:30-coffee;10-12-club discussions; 12-lunch llMissKitten Vintage And LooLoo Fashion Show at the Royal 8 p.m
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lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates 1st & 3rd Saturdays 12-1 lMeat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. lThe Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-3526936. Sun. Mar 17 lllN Finley’s St. Patrick’s Day Live Music from 4 bands from Noon to Midnight lllNiko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. lllNelson Acoustic Jam Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 2-5 p.m. lllTommy Castro & The Painkillers at the Royal 6 p.m lSt. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308. lNelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. lCribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-3527727. lAscension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515.
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InMemory Josephine (Jo) Helen Crozier (nee Tencza)
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Josephine (Jo) Helen Crozier of Nelson, BC on Wednesday February 27, 2013 at Kelowna General Hospital. Jo unexpectedly succumbed to complications resulting from abdominal surgery at the age of 65 years. Jo was born in Nelson BC on July 13, 1947. She was pre-deceased by her parents Barbara and Ted Tencza also of Nelson BC. Jo attended Central Elementary School, Trafalgar Junior High and she graduated from LV Rogers High School in 1966. After a brief try at being a telephone operator (a shocking experience) she studied practical nursing at the Nelson Vocational School. She
did her practicum in Trail and then supported her student husband, Rick, by working at the Vancouver General children’s ward. Jo and her husband Rick were boyfriend/girlfriend from the age of 16 and married at the age of 21 on August 31, 1968. They were in love, inseparable and devoted to each other from that early age until Jo’s passing. Their first child, Michelle, was born in Nelson when Rick was in his 3rd year at UBC so Jo stayed at her mom’s home in Nelson while Rick finished up his university degree. They then moved to Kitimat in 1970 for Rick’s first job in the environmental field. Their son Jon was born in Kitimat and it was six months later the young family made their
next move to Cranbrook where Rick started his long environmental career with the BC Government. In 1974 they moved back to Nelson where their life together all started. Jo decided to be a stay at home mom until the children graduated from high school and she then went back to working in retail and as a merchandizer for Proctor and Gamble. Jo and Rick enjoyed travelling and made several trips to Hawaii, eastern Canada and a trip to England Ireland, Scotland and France. They had long planned a family vacation to Hawaii this spring to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary with the kids and grandkids but the family will now sadly be going without her and will continue on knowing that is what she would have wanted us to do. Jo was a long-time volunteer at the Community Health baby clinics and commented that she had seen the babies of babies she had first weighed and measured at the clinics. She also volunteered every year at the flu clinics and at the Nelson Nordic Busk fee collection booth. Jo was an active member of the Nelson Kootenay Quilters Guild, Nimble Thimbles Ladies and produced many baby quilts for the Kootenay Lake Hospital auxiliary shop. Her quilts are also found in the homes of many family members and friends. She was well known for her fresh cinnamon buns which she brought to each quilting
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meeting and also shared with many friends and neighbours. Jo loved her cats and will be missed by both Molly and Mitzi her favorite Persians. Her vegetable garden, and especially her famous lettuce plants, will be missed by many who tasted them over the years. Jo is survived by her husband of 44 years, Rick, her daughter Michelle (Mark) and son Jon (Patti). She is also survived by her grandchildren Thomas, Megan, Julianna and Jake. Jo loved her grandchildren with all her heart and wanted to share as much time with them as possible. They will miss her warm snuggly hugs, cookies and treats. Jo is also survived by her brother Joe Tencza, sisters Bernice Ficke (Frank), Kay Tencza and Gwen Hergott (Gerry) as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews throughout BC and Alberta. A celebration of Jo’s life will be held at the Nelson Curling Club lounge on Saturday March 30th 2013 at 11 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society (KAAP), c/o 3423 Renwick Rd. Nelson, BC V1L 6X7 or the Kootenay Lake District Hospital Foundation, 3 View Street, Nelson BC V1L 2V1. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
InMemory MURPHY, Marie Anne (nee Coletti) Born: July 27, 1933 Passed: March 5, 2013
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