The Express News Update (lo-rez)

photo by rory case

Sports Council Members and KAN/TASk team up to save the bowling alley. L-R: Mari Plamondon, Sports Council Director, Vince De Vito, KAN/TASK Treasurer, Kim Palfenier, Sports Council Executive Director and Rick Nixon, Sports Council Vice Chair

Friday, June 7, 2013 Vol. 3, No. 20building Nelson & area community since 1988

theexpressNewsUpdate

Keep the ball rolling

By Rory Casesavoy Lanes was at the brink of

extinction, with the business up for sale and no potential buyers; its exis-tence was looking grim. If the bowl-ing alley wasn’t sold by the end of May, it was going to be ripped up and long forgotten.

Fortunately that will not be the case. the Kootenay advocacy Network/task (KaN/tasK) has teamed up with the Nelson regional sports council to take over the business and re-open the alley. the

Nrsc is a non-profit organization that is run mostly by grants. they were looking into the buying the bowling alley but had insufficient funds; that’s where the KaN/tasK stepped in. they had some money set aside for our community, which they originally planned to put towards a ramp into the savoy Lanes building. the special olympics group makes good use of the space and use it regu-larly, so better access would be very beneficial. but, without the bowling alley, there would be no need for a

ramp; therefore, they donated the funds to the Nelson sports council, who purchased the business and will run it from now on.

the alley will be closed over the summer as the Nrsc will be re-vamp-ing and revitalizing the space. Members of the bowling leagues and the sport council will be volunteering their time to help with the face-lift. If anyone has supplies, such as paint, or helping hands to lend to the project you can contact the Kim palfenier, executive Director of the Nrsc at [email protected]

theexpress Update Friday,June 7, 2013

- FWD 7 Passenger-5 Door. One owner. New Winters. Immaculate. 364,000KM $3799.00 OBO 250-229-4687

Boats16 FOOT CLOSED bow fiber-glass boat, seats 6, Mercruiser 140 sterndrive, $3,750, includes trailer. 352-2858CAMPION CUDDY, 1975 17’6”, 120hp OMC & 8hp Mariner kicker, w/trailer, excellent condition, $4,750 obo, 250-229-5742

ChildrenSMALL BIKE DUAL shocks $35, tow bike arm bran new $75. Call 250 354 1648

FREEANTIQUE UPHOLSTERED 3 seater couch, with wood legs and carved hand detail, green. 250-352-9150PLANER SHAVINGS.CEDAR INCLUDED in mix. Animal; bed-ding, pathways, riding arenas. $10 to load with bobcat 250-505-3805

FurniturePERSIAN RUG 5’X7’ 100%wool, made in Afghanistan pics: http://nelson.ki j i j i .ca/c-buy-and-sel l-f u rn i tu re -o the r -Pers ian -Rug-W0QQAdIdZ480242968 text mes-sage 551 2367 $1700 OBO9’ TAN LEATHER sofa. Contemporary style. Good cond. $450. OBO 250 825-0008SECTIONAL COUCH MEDIUM brown large $450. above toilet cup-board $25. Airconditioner medium Emerson $25. 250-352-9847

theClassifieds Click here to submit your free classifieds

https://secure.awe-hosting.com/express-secure/classified.php

FOR SALE: 2007 Ford Focus Wagon: 129,000kms, heated seats, 36mpg, winters-summers on rims, excellent condition, $6000. 250-365-00321987 SUBARU WAGON. Meticulous maintenance records. Everything works. No rust. Powder-coated bottom panels. 4X4. $2000obo. 604-414-7070

Automotive-Sleds/Bikes

FOR SALE 2008 Shoprider Scooter, excelent condition, $1400.00, OBO Phone: (250) 352-1757

Automotive-Tires/Parts/Other

2008 HOMERYDER SCOOTER, excellent condition $1,400.00 OBO Phone: (250) 352-17572 NEW FEDERAL Supersteel 657. Low rolling resistant tires; great fuel economy. $80 250-825-4444

Automotive-Trucks/SUVs/Vans

1999 TOYOTA SIENNA LE

how to contact us

Nelson BeckerOwner/Publisher

Robin MurrayAccounts/Sales/

Layout

classifieds, event Listings, press releases, Fish heads and Flow-ers and Letters to the editor can all be submitted via the express website: www.expressnews.cayou can also reach us by phone at 250-354-3910, by e-mail at [email protected] by post at:p.o. box 922, Nelson, b.c., V1L 6a5.

please note that the express Up-date and all its contents are copy-righted by Kootenay express communications corp. and may not be used without expressed permission. copyright 2013the Kootenay express News Update554 Ward street Nelson, b.c. V1L1s9 Nelson becker, publisher

This week’s was produced by:expressNewsUpdate

Rory CaseAdministrative

Assistant

OAK ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, 70x53x20”. good condi-tion Bob 250-229-4112

Garage SalesNEED TO SELL Your Horse Tack? June 15th 10 am 355-2488 for free table info

Help WantedESTABLISHED BAND LOOKING for a new member. Guitarist and/or Keyboardist. Rehearsals every Wednesday. Serious inquiries . 250-354-7196SEE AD THIS page for the Capitol Theatre

Home & GardenCARPENTER ANT CONSTRUCTION provides exca-vation services. 3 sizes of machines to fit most any job site. Call Warren for all your BackyarDIGGIN needs.. 250-354-7288. Concrete installa-tions also available.HANDICAP SHOWER WITH tap and toilet $1700.00 new $700.00 or Best Offer 250 352 6926WANTED: SOME FREE fill for my rock garden, a truck load or so. 250-825-9228 Thank you!!!FRIDGE FREEZER, HOTPOINT, side by side, auto icemaker works well, white $350. OBO 250 352-9150STIHL LEAF BLOWER with mulching attachment + bag. Great condition $75 obo ph 250-825-4444

Please return by Thursday

ATTENTION:

From: THE EXPRESS Phone: 354-3910Fax: 352-5075

Issue date: June 7, 2013Size: business cardCost: $25+HST per week

Please proof and phone, fax or email with any changes or an approval. Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax: 250.352.5075 • Email: [email protected]

The Express is not responsible for any errors after the client has signed off.

2nd proof required

OK with noted changes

OK as is (text/design/price)

Client Signature

AD PROOF

theexpressNewsUpdatebuilding community since 1988

AnnouncementsSINGERS AND MUSICIANS wanted to perform a Requiem on a Glacier - for Jumbo!Musicians led by Ajtony Csaba - Victoria symphony orchestra conductor. Choir rehears-als begin June 4, 6:30-8:30pm United Church. INFO: [email protected] or facebook event: Requiem for a Glacier...THE VIENNA CAFE is now offering gluten free spatzle! open 9-3 mon-fri 10-2:30 sundays! 250.354.4646BOTTLE DRIVE AT Nelson Leafs bottle depot for man who lost every-thing in a house fire. June 14 & 15

ArtWANTED-FUNDING TO S C R E E N - P R I N T / M AT T E /FRAME black ink drawings. worthwhile investment! example: http://tinypic.com/r/sb4f3c/5 email: [email protected] text 551-2367

Automotive-Cars‘03 HYBRID CIVIC 175k km, new summers, extra winters on rims,$7200, 250-551-2727

More Classifieds next page!

https://secure.awe-hosting.com/express-secure/classified.php


LVR Cavalcade a proud paradeSaturday, June 8, 4 p.m. on Baker Street, Nelsonby Rory Case

this saturday, June 8 at 4 p.m. the annual caval-cade of 2013 LVr graduates will commence. It has been a Nelson graduating tradi-tion for many years. a cav-alcade (used to be) gener-ally defined as procession on horseback, often for entering or departing a town. here, we have our own version of a cavalcade, a modern version perhaps. the gradu-

ates at LVr dress up in for-mal attire and parade down baker street in vehicles. they glide proudly down the street smiling at the com-munity members who have come to see their future pro-viders. some of them may be departing town, some may be staying, but either way they are leaving one stage of their life and entering the next. It is an ideal definition of a cavalcade.

FILe photo

A proud tradition, rain or shine! The 2004 grads didn’t let the rain dampen their spirits. Luckily, for 2013, the forcast is for much better weather!

CommunityNews

Lost & FoundLOST A HUB cap last week. 250-352-1748 if you find one. ThanksLOST! BLACK/RED TEVA Boots: Tongues say “thinsulate” on them. Size 10.5. Please call/text 604-674-1622

Misc. for SaleWATER DISTILLER UNIT stain-less steel , boiling chamber/ con-denses/ 2 gallon tank with spig-ot.$100 250-352-1781NEW MOUNTAIN BIKE $450, huge bundle of fishing net $100. fishing dingy $125. 250 352-9150ORGAN FOR SALE, Thomas Playmate, with double keyboard, excellent condition, stool included, $450.00, OBO, 250-229-4415.COASTER BIKE IN great condi-tion, women’s 1 speed, 75$. call sarah at 352-2496 or email [email protected]

Misc. WantedWANTED: YOUR LEFTOVER heating OIL, if you’ve switched heating source, tank pumped free, 250-551-2727.

theClassifiedsContinued from previous page!

WANTED: SLATTED FUTON frame in great condition for queen futon; wood or metal. 250-509-2092.

Music & DanceNEW CELLO- 4/4 advanced stu-dent model 250-428-7450ROLAND TD3 ELECTRONIC Drumkit. $450. 604-674-1622

NoticesSENTINEL BOARDING KENNELS Open for the season. Best rates in the Kootenays. Book your pet’s vacation! 250-359-7433

Real EstateUNSERVICED LOTS FOR sale in upper Kaslo; below assessed value, call 250-229-5211.QUIET UPHILL DUPLEX, with flexible layout. Close to schools & Rail Trail. Veiws, garage, carport. $312K 250-551-5172LOT FOR SALE By Owner 1699 Knox Rd. .59 ac. Nelson. Low taxes. Septic, Spring fed water,out build-ings. mobile home needs major work,could be lived in. Priced below assessed value. $139000.00 By appointment Rand 250-505-9158

Rec. Vehicles1988 AWARD TRAVEL Trailer for sale. 23 ft long. Good shape.ph.250-359-7039 asking $3000.STARCRAFT TENT TRAILER. Excellent condition.$2500 See it in Nelson. Jim 250 354-0299

RentalsJULY 1; 2 bedroom mobile; 5 min from Nelson; $800/month; damage/pet deposit; small pets; no smoking 250-505-4075BRIGHT BACHELOR SUITE, NS, NP. One quiet person only. $625 includes utilities and WiFi. 505-11783 BEDROOM HOUSE Rosemont Quiet, Views, Renovated, 5 Appliances, Garage, Garden N/S, N/P, References 403-673-0005 June 1stUPHILL BASEMENT SUITE,

3BR, LR, Kit, 1BA, deck, backyard, share WD parking $900w util. 250-505-30362 BR FURNISHED view home Nelson $950/month 250-551-6102

Shared Accom.ROOM FOR NON smoker. Lower Fairview. Vegetarian preferred. $375/month. Bob 352-6317

Sports EquipmentNORCO MNST. BIKE, almost new, $450. OBO inflatable fishing dingy $125. 250-352-9150

Vacation RentalsCASA DEL SOUL Bed & Breakfast & Art Studio in Nelson. Relax, renew & enjoy great food in an artistic environment. Art classes included in the price. 250-352-9135 casa_del_soul@ netidea.com [email protected] BBCanada.ca


ATTENTION: Michael Donner


Issue date: June 7 to Aug 30Size: business cardCost: $25 +GST per week, prepaid



2nd proof required



Client Signature

AD PROOF


NEW Homes for Sale3 bedroom, 2.5 bath duplex units

Great prices! Spectacular Views!In Nelson Call 250-551-4758

DDDD Doodle Development offers

CommunityNews theexpress Update Friday,June 7, 2013

http://www.humehotel.com/files/menus/h2go-menu20131.pdf


ATTENTION:


Issue date: Apr. 19Size: business cardCost: $25 +GST per week, prepaid contract



2nd proof required



Client Signature

AD PROOF


Click for

MenuFood DeliverySunday to Thursday: 5 p.m. - Midnight

Friday and Saturday: 5 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Liquor Delivery9 a.m. - 11 P.M 7 Days a Week

Province brings cutting-edge equipment to Selkirkthanks to provin-

cial funding from the Ministry of advanced education, Innovation and technology, selkirk college purchased new state-of-the-art equip-ment for trades programs that will provide students with real-world, hands-on experience.

over $780,000 was received from the province, and the amount was put towards purchas-ing and installing over 20

pieces of new equipment, from a hydraulic testing board for automotive to a programmable Logic controllers (pLc) upgrade for the sand plant. Faculty and students identified the need for the upgrades, and through a formal funding request with industry sup-port, selkirk provided an itemized list to the provin-cial government outlining what was required.

submitted by Selkirk College photo sUbMItteD

Cutting-Edge Trades Equipment at Selkirk

Local Manufacturing and Technology Sector Sees Growth on the Horizonthe manufacturing and

technology sector within the basin is set to thrive, as long as a few challenges can be overcome and opportunities taken. so says a report com-piled by the Manufacturing and technology sector Initiative (Mats), the Kootenay association for science and technology (Kast), the Kootenay rockies Innovation council (KrIc) and the columbia basin rural Development Institute (cbrDI), which spent over a year speaking directly with local business owners and managers within the sector.

“through this process, it was revealed that the sec-tor has a firmly established, solid base of operation in the region, plus has tremendous opportunity for further growth and expansion,” said andrew Zwicker of Kast. “We now have an in- depth picture of the sector’s impacts on local economies, and of its chal-lenges, successes and poten-tial for growth. We also have developed a set of recommen-dations on how to facilitate and accelerate that growth.”

of the 179 businesses that participated, half are planning on hiring additional staff over the next three years, 73 per

http://www.kolmel.com

cent report increasing sales and 33 per cent have operated for more than 20 years.

challenges that came to the forefront include a lack of access to broadband Internet, the presence of an anti-growth mindset, the lack of suitable buildings and land and the lack of a suitable workforce.

Kast and KrIc will be hosting webinars to walk

through the report, what it tells us, and the recommen-dations / next steps devel-oped from analysis of the report. Webinars will be hosted during the week of June 17th. For Webinar log in information and to regis-ter please e-mail [email protected] or call 250-483-5052 .

submitted by KAST

Click here forhttp://www.wunderground.com/swf/Rapid_Fire.swf?units=metric&station=IBRITISH76

theexpressNewsUpdate

Nelson Weather

http://kolmel.com

http://www.wunderground.com/swf/Rapid_Fire.swf?units=metric&station=IBRITISH76

http://www.humehotel.com/files/menus/h2go-menu20131.pdf


CommunityNews

Osprey Community Foundation celebrates endowment milestonethe osprey community Foundation

has two big numbers to celebrate: the overall endowment has topped $6 mil-lion. also, since the foundation was established in 2000, they have dis-bursed over $1 million in grants. over $200,000 in grants will flow back to the Nelsonarea this year from osprey’s various endowment funds.

For the full list, see http://osprey-communityfoundation.ca/assets/osprey-2013-Grant-recipients.pdf

In addition, they administer com-munity funds for North Kootenay Lake, slocan Valley and salmo Valley, andthey

have been awarding grants to charitable projects in these communities.

coming up on thursday June 20, 7 p.m. at the prestige Lakeside, Kootenay room will be a presentation on “age-Friendly community project”: a com-munity-driven plan to improve the lives of seniors in Nelson & area. project coordinator corrine younie will be giving the community an update. all are welcome. participants can feel free to stay, or not, for the osprey aGM that follows.

submitted by the Osprey Community Foundation

photo sUbMItteD

WISE Tipi Camp 2010: a grant recipient

Two fishing days offered for the disabled and for familiesFishing Forever event: Saturday, June 15, 9 am-4 pm Cottonwood LakeFamily Fishing event: Sunday, June 16, 9 am-4 pm Cottonwood Lake

saturday, June 15 handicapped persons and their caregivers are invited to attend Fishing Forever at cottonwood Lake where the Nelson District rod & Gun club and conservation society will pro-vide lunch and a beverage, t-shirt and cap, and a turn fishing in a boat. some will prefer to sit around the campfire on a beautiful sunny day!

sunday, June 16 the club will

host Family Fishing; this event is for the kids and their parents. Lunch and a beverage, fishing, prizes, a cuddly animal toy, a fun time for all!

“this is a super annual event now in its 10th year. Wonderful com-ments are heard: a six-year old boy exclaiming “this has been the best day of my life”; residents of Jubilee Manor calling it the highlight of their year; similar sentiment from

Mountain Lake Village folks. It’s my favourite event,” says Nelson District rod & Gun club president, richard Green.

all fishing gear and life jackets are provided at no charge and no fishing licence is required on this weekend.

For more information, contact phone richard at 250-352-5609

submitted by the Nelson District Rod & Gun Club

Fraser packham, 8, of Nelson, is back from the War amps 2013 bc child amputee (chaMp) seminar in Vancouver. the seminar brought together child amputees from across the province while also honouring the association’s 95th anniversary.

born a left arm amputee, Fraser attended the three-day seminar, which included sessions on the lat-est developments in artificial limbs, parenting an amputee child and deal-ing with teasing and bullying. the opening session paid tribute to the long history of the War amps, and its continuing legacy of “amputees helping amputees.”

a highlight at the seminar was the amputees in action session, where champs demonstrated their standard and recreational artifi-cial limbs and devices to the group. Fraser was also awarded a chaMp ambassador certificate for hand-ing out remembrance Day colouring sheets and bookmarks to his class-room on behalf of the War amps operation Legacy.

chaMp is funded solely through public support of the War amps Key tag and address Label service. For more information, call 1 800 250-3030 or visit waramps.ca.

submitted by the War Ampsphoto sUbMItteD

Fraser pauses for a photo at the seminar

Young Nelson amputee helps mark War Amps 95th anniversary


CommunityNews

Local groups celebrate World Elder Abuse Awareness DayFriday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15 at various Kootenay locations (see below)

the Nelson area elder abuse prevention program (eapp) in cooperation with outlying community volun-teers and bc community response Networks (crN), announced a number of World elder abuse awareness Day (WeaaD) events taking place to promote community and individual awareness of elder abuse and elder abuse

prevention strategies.salmo will kick events

off Friday, June 14, 1 p.m., with local speakers and ser-vice providers at the salmo seniors Villa. refreshments will be provided.

on saturday, there will be a table in Nelson at the interior mall entrance to Wal-Mart from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for conversation, information

and prize draws. For more information on Nelson & area elder abuse prevention programs, visit www.nelson-elderabuseprevention.org

also, in Kaslo there will be an information table at the saturday Market. presentations in the Kaslo area are also available to com-munity groups on request, contact elaine smith at 250-

353-7666.Information will be avail-

able at the June 15 Farmers Market in riondel. For more information on age Friendly communities Initiatives in riondel & crawford bay: contact Wendy Miller at 250-225-3516.

submitted by the Nelson & Area Elder

Abuse Prevention Program

West Kootenay Transit Partners Win Awardbc transit has

bestowed a superstar award on three West Kootenay local govern-ments for outstanding service, cooperation and innovation in transit ser-vice delivery.

“on behalf of my col-leagues, it’s gratifying to be recognized for our efforts to improve transit for our residents,” said Lawrence chernoff, chair of the West Kootenay regional transit committee. “We are trying to encourage and increase regional ridership; if we

can do that, we will go a long way to reducing car-bon emissions.”

the West Kootenay regional committee is com-prised of elected officials from the regional District of Kootenay-boundary, the regional District of central Kootenay and the city of Nelson. It was formed in 2012 to improve regional transit service for riders while achieving efficien-cies in the system.

submitted by the West Kootenay Regional

Transit CommitteeLeft to right: Mike Davis (Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer of BC Transit), Randy Matheson (Transit Coordinator at the Regional District of Central Kootenay), and Manuel Achadinha (President and CEO of BC Transit).

photo sUbMItteD

Left to right: Mike Davis (Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer of BC Transit), Randy Matheson (Transit Coordinator at the Regional District of Central Kootenay), and Manuel Achadinha (President and CEO of BC Transit).

African Feast supports Kukua PamojaMonday, June 17, 5:30 p.m. at Nelson United Church

a group of young Nelson women are holding an african Feast fund rais-er in support of the Kukua pamoja project, a youth cen-tre in eastlands, Nairobi that offers free arts based and recreational programming to ghetto youth in Nairobi, Kenya. For further informa-tion on the project, visit:

http://www.ankors.bc.ca/kenya.php.

tickets are $15 for adults, children 8 and up $10 and children 7 and younger for free and are available from aNKors, otter books or at the door.

submitted by the Kukua Pamoja Project

Submit your Press Release at www.expressnews.ca/pressreleases.php

Mon-Sat 8am-8pm Sun 10am-6pm

follow us on facebook

295 Baker St, Nelson, BC t: 250-354-4077

e: [email protected]

Effective June 5 - July 2 2013While quantities last. For active Members only.

Monthly Specials

Capuccino Brownie$2.75ea

World Eats 20%off

Quinoa Tabouli Salad$1.59100g

Kootenay Bakery Cafe Cooperative

C e r t i f i e d

Happy Days Goat Dairy

Smoked Goat Gouda

$2.29100g

Goat CheeseBC

15%off

More specials in store!

20%off

Goat Cheddar

$2.35100g

http://www.ankors.bc.ca/kenya.php

http://www.ankors.bc.ca/kenya.php

http://www.expressnews.ca/pressreleases.php

http://www.kootenay.coop


PoliceNews Emergency 911Non Emergency (250) 354-3919Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477

Police News: much mischiefNelson Police

Department officers responded to over seventy five (75) calls for service between Thursday, May 30 and Sunday, June 2 with several acts of Mischief being of particular interest:

On Thursday, May 30, Nelson police Department (NpD) received several reports from local business owners of extensive graffitti tagging on their respective buildings sometime overnight.

On Saturday, June 1,

NpD members responded to a report of Mischief at the Nelson cemetary office. several windows to the building were smashed with rocks sometime overnight.

On Sunday, June 2, NpD members responded to a report of Mischief to the rosemont elementary school. culprits damaged several wooden flower pots in the front entrance area during the evening hours.

Members of the public are encouraged to forward

any information in regards to these acts of Mischief to the Nelson police Department at (250)354-3919 or crimestoppers at 1-800-222-tIps (8477).

The Nelson Police Department and Nelson Bylaw Department re-iterate an increased aware-ness of the number of stray and unleashed dogs in the Nelson area. people should continue to be aware that if their dogs are reported and apprehended by the

Nelson police or bylaw Departments, owners will face a fine of $70, impound-ment fees of $60 and a $17/per day storage fee prior to their dog being released back to them. additional fees will be levied if the dog is unlicensed. enforcement of these bylaws will con-tinue to be increased as the weather improves and an increase in stray dogs becomes apparent.

submitted by the Nelson Police Department

On Monday, June 3, the Nelson rcMp Detachment received a report of mischief to an excavator on Granite rd. near taghum beach. between May 31 and June 3, some-one spray painted a “tag” on the excavator. the rcMp are askinganyone with informa-tion to call the detachment at 352-2156 or crime stoppers.

On Monday, June 3 at approximately 11:30 a.m., police responded to a com-plaint of a male attempting to pull a female from a vehicle during an argument, which occurred on bay ave. in trail. Upon attendance, the vehicle had left however the suspect was located in a local bar. When he was placed under arrest for assault, he managed to escape and ran towards Jubilee park and then went into the river.

From there, he swam sev-eral meters and then stopped, standing chest deep. Kootenay boundary regional Fire and rescue dispatched the rescue

RCMP News: more mischief, man tries to escape arrest


ATTENTION: Frances


Issue date: May 10Size: business cardCost: Contract PO #030306



2nd proof required



Client Signature

AD PROOF


For information onCity Council

Garbage & recyclingBylaws

Hydro and moreVisit us online at

http://www.nelson.cawww.nelson.ca

Movie Night!at Expressions

Award winning documentary

ConnectedFriday, June 7, 7 p.m. at Expressions, 554 Ward St. $10 For reservations call: 250-354-3910

boat in the event it would be required. police negotiated with the suspect and he even-tually surrendered, no doubt helped by the cold water, and was taken into custody.

submitted by the Nelson and Trail RCMP

facebook.com/expressionsnelson

http://www.facebook.com/expressionsnelson

http://www.nelson.ca

http://connectedthefilm.com/

http://www.getonthedocbus.com


Boron Neutron Capture Therapy

Morgan DehnelD-Pace, Inc.

Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) is a non-invasive therapeutic treat-ment of cancer (high-grade gliomas, cerebral metasta-ses of melanoma; and head, neck and liver cancer) [1] that involves two steps. The first step involves tumour-localizing non-radioactive boron-10 delivery agents (such as boronophenyl-alanine i.e. BPA, or sodi-um borocaptate i.e. BSH), which are boron-10 contain-ing drugs injected into the patient [1,2]. The second step is to expose the patient to epithermal neutrons, and regardless of what type of delivery agent is used, the

concentrated boron residing in the cancer cells has a very high probability of reacting with neutrons, yielding an energetic alpha particle, and a recoiling lithium nucleus which ionize a tremendous number of atoms and mol-ecules within a range of 5-9 microns (about the size of a cancer cell). This is extremely damaging to the cancer cell, and results in its death. The key is to have delivery agents which uniformly distribute boron-10 to all cells throughout the tumour, and to have only small amounts of boron-10 residing in the tissue outside of the tumour [2,3].

Boron Neutron Capture Therapy has over a 50 year history at research nuclear reactors. There are currently at least 20 nuclear reactor

sites providing BNCT clini-cal and research services [4]. BNCT is in many ways an established therapy, as evidenced by prepara-tions for a 16th International Congress on Neutron Capture Therapy (ICNCT) to be held in Helsinki (2014). Barth acknowledges in 2009 that over the past 25 years research on BNCT has pro-gressed relatively slowly but steadily [5]. He also notes that three key areas need to improve before BNCT will become more common, (i) better delivery agents, (ii) improved dosimetry for BNCT (i.e. require real-time knowledge about boron-10 content in the tumour), and (iii) independence of nuclear reactors [5]. In fact, the IAEA in 2001 [6], Blue and Yanch in 2003 [7], Barth in

2009 [5], and the home web-page of the 15th ICNCT in 2012 [8] all point towards the use of particle accelera-tors for BNCT.

[1] R.F. Barth, J.A. Coderre, M. Graça, H. Vicente, and T. Blue, “Boron Neutron Capture Therapy of Cancer : Current Status and Future Prospects”, Clin Cancer Res 2005;11(11) June 1, 2005.

[2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boron_neutron_capture_therapy

[3] Mohammed Alotiby, Boron Neutron Capture Therapy for Cancer Treatments, Master of Science, Department of Physics, University of Surrey, September 2012.

[4] http://www-naweb.iaea.org/napc/physics/research_reactors/data-base/rr%20data%20base/datasets/utili-zation/b_neutroncap_ther_list.html

[5] R.F. Barth, “Boron Neutron Capture Therapy at the Crossroads: Challenges and Opportunties”, Applied Radiation and Isotopes 67 (2009) S3-S6.

[6] IAEA-TECDOC-1223, May 2001.

[7] T.E. Blue and J.C. Yanch, “Accelerator-based epithermal neutron sources for boron neutron capture ther-apy of brain tumours.”, J Neurooncol. 2003 Mar-Apr;62(1-2):19-31.

[8] http://square.umin.ac.jp/ICNCT15/general/

ScienceNewsdr. science

Christine Humphries

Are twins human clones?

twins tend to attract a lot of attention (I should know, I am one!) and here is some information on why twins are so fas-cinating from a genetic perspective. twins have been the subjects of many genetic studies. these studies on twins have provided much of the evidence that genetic fac-tors are involved in many traits and diseases.

there are two types of

twins: dizygotic twins (fra-ternal) that share 50 percent of their genes, and monozy-gotic twins (identical) that share 100 percent of their genes. Dizygotic twins are created by the separate implantation of two fertil-ized eggs at the same time. Monozygotic twins are cre-ated when a single egg is fertilized and divides into two embryos.

Monozygotic twins are exact genetic clones of each other. however, this does not mean that they are exactly the same. Monozygotic twins each have different fingerprints,

birthmarks, moles, teeth, hair patterns, personalities and even diseases. this is because although they have identical genes, their envi-ronment also influences how some of their genes are expressed. this effect is called an epigenetic modi-fication.

In fact, several diseases have been shown to have both a genetic component and an environmental trig-ger. In other words, even if both monozygotic twins inherit a disease causing gene, it is possible that only one of the twins will develop the disease if the

environmental trigger is not shared by both twins. however, because twins often share genes and com-mon environments, it is hard to distinguish traits that are familial (ie. shared because of a common environment) from those that are heri-table (ie. shared because of common DNa). studies of twins separated at birth and raised in entirely different environments have allowed scientists to distinguish between some heritable and familial traits; however, clearly, separating twins at birth is not an acceptable research practice!

Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Christine Humphries, a molecular biologist

Did you know? Past issues of The Express News Update and even some of The Express Newspaper can be found at www.issuu.com/theexpressnewspaper

http://www.issuu.com/theexpressnewspaper


Backdrafting fireplace

even though there are signs of problems and the weather is warm, I suggest that you get a good fire going in the fireplace to confirm your suspicions. If the smoke from the fireplace is escaping into your living room, this is called backdrafting. the good news is the problem can be remedied. however, if a quick fix is unsuccess-ful, the next steps are more expensive.

the fundamental prob-lem is often that the fire sim-ply lacks enough air to draw the smoke up the chimney. so, the smoke lingers in the fire box and inevitably spills

into your living room. here’s the quick fix. try installing a four-inch sheet metal or plas-tic pipe through an exterior wall to a location at or near the firebox. Install an inflow-ing flap on this pipe at the exterior wall so combustion air to your fireplace is pulled in only when required. this pipe will provide the fire with all the oxygen it needs for a clean burn, and the additional air will help the fire draw the smoke up the chimney to the outdoors.

however, this additional air to the firebox may not entirely solve the problem. occasionally, backdrafting is a symptom of a bigger prob-

lem that is more costly to correct. When the wind com-ing from a particular direc-tion rolls over and down your roofline, it can push the rising smoke from the firebox back down your chimney. this is much more likely to happen when your chimney lacks the minimum clearances to the adjacent roofline. For instance, the rule of thumb is that the top of all chimneys should be at least two feet higher than any roofline or surface within 10 feet mea-sured horizontally from the top of the chimney flue. If your chimney does not meet this minimum specification, this is another likely cause of

your backdrafting problems.to complicate matters,

you may light a fire and find the fire draws adequately on some occasions and poorly on others. If the chimney height is the problem, the backdraft-ing will only occur when the prevailing winds are coming from a direction that pushes the smoke down your chim-ney. by increasing the height of your chimney, you ensure that air currents rolling down your roofline cannot push the smoke into your living room. you will find that the higher the chimney, the better the draw and the less likely the chimney will ever backdraft again.

I just purchased a house with a stone-faced fireplace in the centre of the living room. The fireplace is beautiful, but the rock work is smoke stained above the firebox. It looks like the smoke from the fireplace comes into the living room. I’d like to fix it before winter.Home Front by Bill Lynch,

Paul Muntak & Steve Cannon

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

Home&GardenLake Facts:

Did you know?..

You may have wondered where does all the water from Kootenay Lake come from? Well, 80% comes from Kootenay River, 10% comes from Duncan River, and the last 10% comes from smaller rivers and creeks along the lake

Brought to you by

andtheexpressNewsUpdate

[email protected](205)777-2955 Love your Lake!!

kids, colour me!Market opensWednesday, June 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.400 block of Baker St,, Nelson

the Downtown Nelson Local Market returns to the 400 block of baker st. for its fourth year. the West Kootenay ecosociety hosts market every Wednesday through to september 25, offering a mix of fresh local produce, plants, pre-pared foods, body care products, and hand-made arts and crafts. at least 80% of each vendor’s wares must be made or grown locally.

For more information visit www.ecosociety.ca

submitted by the West Kootenay EcoSociety

illU

STra

TioN

By

JEN

Call

ow

http://www.lynchinspections.com

http://www.ecosociety.ca

http://www.friendsofkootenaylake.ca


BusinessGivingBack

Sudoku MediumSudoku Easy

To win : every row, column and 3 by 3 square musT each conTain The digiTs 1 To 9. soluTion on page 19

Travis T. in the Kootenays, Wish You Were Here by Chris Rohrmoser

Sudoku Classic Difficulty Level - Easy sk9E000075

14

9

6

7

5

182

6

7

1

4

25

6

279

3

3

1

4

7

3

4

72

52

7

9

7

9

3

6

14

9

6

7

5

182

6

7

1

4

25

6

279

3

3

1

4

7

3

4

72

52

7

9

7

9

3

6

14

9

6

7

5

182

6

7

1

4

25

6

279

3

3

1

4

7

3

4

72

52

7

9

7

9

3

6

14

9

6

7

5

182

6

7

1

4

25

6

279

3

3

1

4

7

3

4

72

52

7

9

7

9

3

6

Generated by Ultimate Sudoku - all you need to create BILLIONS of unique Sudoku puzzles© 2005 www.puzzle.tv www.valusoft.com

Sudoku Classic Difficulty Level - Medium sk9M000103

1

39

6

6

31

73

2

37

4

14

67

835

5

4

2

6

93

1

4

9

6

5

3

8

1

39

6

6

31

73

2

37

4

14

67

835

5

4

2

6

93

1

4

9

6

5

3

8

1

39

6

6

31

73

2

37

4

14

67

835

5

4

2

6

93

1

4

9

6

5

3

8

1

39

6

6

31

73

2

37

4

14

67

835

5

4

2

6

93

1

4

9

6

5

3

8


Nelson B.C. Filmmaker Awarded $30,000 by Knowledge Network Commissionbritish columbia’s

Knowledge Network has awarded amy bohigian of Watershed productions a $30,000 commission as part of their history shorts competition – Nelson edition.

the competition and workshop was held in

Nelson June 1 and 2 for filmmakers to pitch their best stories about the his-tory of Nelson and the Kootenays. the historical documentaries will be cre-ated from still photographs - archival, historical and even personal photos – cen-tred around the Kootenays

region. 27 filmmakers applied to enter the compe-tition, with 15 selected for the workshop and pitching session.

“I feel privileged and proud to be the filmmaker chosen to tell the stories of what makes Nelson and the Kootenays such a unique

and special place,“ said amy bohigian after being awarded the commission. her series of short docu-mentaries will be broadcast on Knowledge Network and Knowledge.ca next year.

submitted by the Knowledge Network


Get on the Doc Bus!presents

Connectedfilm

Screening

FridayJune 7at 7 p.m.

Tickets $10 Expressions

554 Ward Street, Nelsonadvance tickets or more information call

250-354-3910www.facebook.com/expressionsnelsonCheck out www.getonthedocbus.com

Movie Night at The Expressions Cafe

http://connectedthefilm.com/

http://www.getonthedocbus.com

Arts&entertainment theexpress Update Friday,June 7, 2013

Home schoolers take to the stageThursday, June 13, showtimes: 1 and 4 p.m., South Nelson School gymnasium (enter off of Hendryx Street)

homelinks presents the musical tuishi pamoja, directed by allison Girvan and Miriam Mason Martineau.

a young giraffe, raffi, and young zebra, Zea appear to want to be friends, despite warnings from their parents. For years their herds have lived side by side, but each group con-siders the other worthless. When lions attack, raffi and Zea are separated from their herds, but with the help of some smart meer-kats they learn to be friends and return to their herds to ‘face the music’.

the homelinks home-schoolers, ages 6 to 14 have been working together with great energy and focus to present this musical that is both fun and holds a deeper message and invitation: to look beyond our differenc-es, to reach out and take a

photo by NeLsoN becKer

Our local Homelinks theater group ~ made up of giraffes, zebras, lions and meerkats ~ ages 6 to 14, at a recent rehearsal of the musical, Tuishi Pamoja (“We Live Together!” in Swahili).

New artists in residence to give talkThursday, June 13, 7 p.m. at the Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St. (Alley Entrance)

bristol Diving school (UK) is a collective of art-ists from bristol, UK, four of whom are artists-in-residence at oxygen art centre from June 8-July 6, 2013.

Named for the build-ing where the collective was formed in 2009, it operates both on and off-site as members of the twenty-strong collective extend the project through national and international activities. Within bDs col-laboration is regarded as

both method and subject, with all works accredited to bristol Diving school: the project as the author, the artist. the group works primarily in New Media and Installation. For more information visit: http://new.bristoldivingschool.net/. For a look at their lat-est on-line project: http://www.p-e-r.net.

bristol Diving school will use their residency to investigate the cultur-al heritage of Nelson as a research point and develop

their findings into a body of work that questions, dis-torts and embellishes these historical narratives. by researching local history, integrating themselves into Nelson’s artist community and engaging the public in their process through participatory events, they hope to cultivate an archive produced through a collab-orative process that takes on an (pseudo) anthropo-logical form.

submitted by Oxygen Art Centre

photo by brIstoL DIVING schooL

Performance at Supernormal Festival 2012

chance. Music, movement and humorous dialogues make for an entertaining

show! the homeschool-ers look forward to sharing with you delightful story

set in the african savannah.admission is by donation.

submitted by Homelinks

http://new.bristoldivingschool.net/



http://www.p-e-r.net

http://www.p-e-r.net


Arts&entertainmentEAST: How Far Would You Go For Love?Friday, June 14, 8 p.m. Ymir Hall, Ymir, Tickets are $5 with a festival pass, $10 without, available in advance at the Ymir Store.

Lucas Myers will be pre-senting the very first show he performed in Nelson, east, as a pre-festival opener for the tiny Lights Festival in ymir. east is three short plays that explore our all too human need to love and be loved.

Myers’ mines his own personal experience of rid-ing the Greyhound across the country in We are Going on a Journey (or “how I Learned to Love the Greyhound) which takes the audience on an epic 68 hour bus ride from Vancouver to toronto in just 20 minutes. It features an eclectic mix

of fellow passengers from the painfully shy politico who forces himself to sing a protest song to the lovelorn redneck singing a touching ballad to his girlfriend at hour 54.

the Landlord’s Daughter explores the difficulties in dealing with a disastrous rental complicated by a des-perate and unrequited love for the title character. the final play, the Forgetful prince, is a puppet show. the evening will also fea-ture special guests that are performing at the festival.

submitted by Pilotcopilot Theatre

photo sUbMItteD

Lucas Myers

“Before I die...” public art opensFriday, June 7 at the Nelson Commons, Vernon Street side

beginning Friday, June 7, 2013, the “before I die...” blackboard will be open to public participation. this large, billboard-sized, black-board painted directly on the Vernon street wall of the former extra Foods building is a public art collaboration of Kalein hospice centre and the Kootenay co-op.

everyone in the com-munity is invited to chose a piece of chalk and complete the sentence, by adding their own personal thoughts to the blackboard. Itʼs an avenue that allows people to share their hopes and dreams for their lives. as the original artist candy chang intended, “the proj-ect is about remembering

what is important to you, creating a public space for contemplation, and re-imag-ining how our public spaces can better reflect what mat-ters to us as a community and as individuals.”

Nelson project organiz-er amy Garvey explains, “one of the mandates of Kalein hospice centre is to extend the conversation around death and dying into our everyday awareness. We believe the “before I die” wall is an incredibly powerful way to do just that. Itʼs an opportunity for each of us to reflect on whatʼs most importentire community.”

submitted by the Kalein Hospice Centre

Like us! facebook.com/ExpressNewsUpdate

Seating is limitedplease rsvp by Monday, June 10

[email protected] reserve your seat

http://www.facebook.com/ExpressNewsUpdate


InMemory

Arts&entertainment

FUNraiser concert to support Production Skills Mentorship FundSaturday, June 15, 7 p.m. at the Nelson United Church after many years of

hosting its popular “asian Feast” and its ‘tapas and tunes’ fundraiser events, the amy Ferguson Institute has decided to change its emphasis from food to musical entertainment for its upcoming “FUNraiser” some of Nelson best known performers, young and old, will join forces for this inau-gural FUNraiser concert.

In addition to such well known “stars” of past aFI opera and musi-cal theatre productions, as allison Girvan, Kathleen Neudorf, Kevin armstrong and audrey bIssett, the event will also feature the cottonwood singers and pianist, robert hargreaves,” said FUNraiser coordinators, Lorna Inkster and sylvia reimer. “We are especially happy to include up and coming young performers, Gabe Macdonald and Galen boulanger, as well as the first two recipients of aFI’s June Lythgoe Music scholarship,

Malaika horswill and anna backus.”

100% of the pro-ceeds from the FUNraiser will be used to help aFI launch it latest initiative, the aFI “production skills Mentorship Fund”.

one of the many chal-lenges cultural groups face when staging local perfor-mances is finding suitably trained and experienced people with the behind the scenes production skills, such as stage direction and management, musical direc-tion, as well as the design and construction of sets, sound and lighting com-ponents that are all need-ed to mount the show. to help address this problem the Directors of the amy Ferguson Institute (aFI) have created a special fund to help nurture these skills in the Nelson area.

admission at the door will be by donation.

submitted by the Amy Ferguson Institute

photo sUbMItteD

In addition to many of Nelson’s best known local singers, AFI’s June FUNraiser will feature several up and coming young artists including, (from left) Galen Boulanger, Anna Backus and Gabe Macdonald

Poet Daniela Elza gives performance with fresh new poetryThursday, May 30, 8 p.m. at the Booksmyth Underground, 338 Baker St.

booksmyth Underground presents milk tooth bane bone, page, performance and fresh new poetry from Daniela elza, featuring special guest sam stephenson.

“black words swooping across the snowy field, rips or tears in the fabric of space, the dark-winged protagonists in these pages are splintered shards of the self haunting the branches.”- David abram

Daniela elza’s milk tooth bane bone is a book that sweeps across the read-

er’s consciousness like a bird’s wing. the poems do something rather miraculous: fragmentary yet narrative, grounded yet mythic, they deconstruct and build simul-taneously, forge and empty out meanings and images.

Daniela elza has lived on three continents and crossed numerous geographic, cultur-al and semantic borders. her work has appeared in over 60 publications both at home and internationally. In 2011 she launched her first e-book,

the book of It. Daniela’s debut poetry collection, the weight of dew, was published in 2012 by Mother tongue publishing

samuel stevenson is one of those spoken word poets who gets spinal shivers when people tell the truth. In 2009, sam founded the Nelson poetry slam and in 2011 was nominated for a champion of Literacy award from the columbia basin alliance for Literacy. samuel’s unfaltering faith in metaphor has led him

to spread its gospel: teach-ing poetry workshops in high schools.

as always, this bookksmyth Underground event includes an open mic for 10 local readers so be sure to get into booksmyth and sign up early. hosted by booksmyth Underground‘s richard White Doors open at 7:30 p.m., Milk, tooth, & bone begins at 8 p.m.admission is $7-10, sliding scale.

submitted by Bookksmyth Underground


Requiem for a Glacier puts out a call for musiciansRehearsals underway in Nelson and Kaslo for performance July 27-28 outside of Invermere

requiem for a Glacier is a site specific sound perfor-mance that will take place near Invermere the weekend of July 27-28. artist composer paul Walde has been contract-ed by the Langham cultural centre to create a new work that will be the cornerstone of an installation scheduled for october/ November 2013 at the cultural centre. the outdoor performance will be documented as part of this work.

Walde’s requiem for a Glacier, presents the history of the glacier, the advent of electricity, climate change and the bc government’s announcement of a year round recreational develop-ment and resort community in the Jumbo Glacier area as a 4 movement operatic memo-rial work.

If you are interested in any of the following: new genres, classical, experimental music, improvisation, sound

art , environmental practices, natural soundscapes or are simply interested in trying something new, then we wel-come your participation in this project.

the chorus will be led by Karen behn. Vocalists will have the opportunity to work with Karen in a professional workshop setting in June and July in Nelson and Kaslo. choir rehearsals begin on tuesday June 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the United church in Nelson and Wednesday June 5th 7-9 p.m. at the Langham theatre in Kaslo. rehearsals will continue until the end of July.

the orchestra will be conducted by ajtony csaba the conductor of the UVic symphony and the central european chamber orchestra. the score is written in tradi-tional music notation so the ability to read music will be necessary though the individ-ual parts are not difficult to

photo sUbMItteD

There will be no audience other than the landscape itself for the performance of Requium for a Glacier, although a documentary will be filmed

play. professionals, amateurs and students are welcome.

Don’t play an instrument and would like to participate? We are also seeking volunteer help for the following: techni-cal support, catering, videog-raphers, volunteer coordina-tors, a publicist, experienced mountaineers, drivers, spon-sors, billets.

Musicians and singers:

please contact us at: [email protected] with an indication of your instrument(s) or vocal range, and level of experience.

If you are interested in any of the other volunteer positions please contact Kiara Lynch [email protected]

submitted by the Langham Centre

Author Alanna Mitchell talk: Moving Past Environmental DespairThursday, June 13, 7 p.m., Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St.

If the unrelenting bad news about the environ-ment has got you down, mark your calendars for a talk on thursday, June 13 in Nelson by alanna Mitchell, author of the bestselling sea sick: the hidden crisis of Global ocean change. Ms. Mitchell will speak on moving from environmental despair to imagining a new world.

an opportunity to meet the author and book signing will follow her talk at Nelson United church. a donation of $10 is suggested, with

youth and students free.Mitchell contends that

although awareness of the environmental crisis is vital, society cannot achieve a better world unless we can imagine what that world would look like. the author, winner of the pres-tigious $100,000 atkinson Fellowship in Journalism in 2008 and the $75,000 Grantham prize for environ-mental writing in 2010, is a former Globe and Mail reporter who now directs her attention to investigating changes in earth’s life-sup-

port systems.and for local writers

interested in more interac-tion with Ms. Mitchell, or in improving their writing gen-erally, she will be the feature presenter and mentor at the second annual convergence Writers’ Weekend at the heart’s rest retreat centre in New Denver, June 14 to 16.

the convergence Writers Weekend is limited to 25 participants, although spaces are still available. the Weekend will offer talks, writing workshops convened by area published

photo sUbMItteD

Bestselling author Alanna Mitchell

Arts&entertainment

authors, and one-on-one con-sultations with Ms. Mitchell. Further details, including how to register, are available at www.heartsrest.com/con-vergence/convergence-writ-ers-retreat/

submitted by Tom Wayman

http://www.heartsrest.com/convergence/convergence-writers-retreat/




Arts&entertainment

Commentary: First Nations, Part Two

alex atamanenko, MP BC Southern interior

as per my previous column, as promised, here is my continuation on the First Nations issue.

In some parts of the country, aboriginal rights were recognized and affirmed under historic treaties. In other parts of canada – particularly british columbia – few treaties are in place, so modern treaties (called comprehensive land claims) are being negotiated.

as of september 2012, there remain 93 active self-government and compre-hensive land claim negotiations under-way across the country. on average, reaching an agreement takes 15 years and many negotiations are completely stalled – in part because government negotiators insist that agreements must “extinguish”[1] rights in one form or another. this means that in exchange for an agreement that defines specific rights and benefits, the community in question must renounce any other rights they may be entitled to as Indigenous peoples. Many communities resist renouncing what they see as Inherent rights, and this approach has also been

condemned by a number of UN human rights bodies.

even when agreements are reached, issues remain with implementation. Numerous independent reviewers, including the auditor General, have confirmed that the Government of canada is not fulfilling its obligations under these historic or modern treaties. Indeed, there are an estimated 700-800 charges of breach of such agreements (specific land claims) that remain unre-solved. the federal government official-ly recognizes 346 of these specific land claims. at the present rate, it is expected

to take 100 years to settle them all.In 2007, the NDp tabled a motion for

a child-first principle based on Jordan’s principle, which holds that when there is a jurisdictional dispute over which level of government should pay for an aboriginal child’s care, whichever government was first contacted will provide the service, and later seek reso-lution of the jurisdictional dispute. this motion was unanimously agreed to by the house of commons.

In 2008, the NDp tabled a motion in support of the United Declaration of the rights of Indigenous peoples that was adopted by the majority of the house.

aboriginal issues were not among the five priorities in the conservatives’ election campaign. before the 2006 election, conservative Leader stephen harper barely mentioned the Kelowna accord, and has since failed to meet its targets.

the federal government has a moral obligation and must live up to its responsibilities of First Nations in canada.

Art Opening of Abandoning Paradise: The Northern Gateway ProjectFriday June 14, 7-9 p.m. Gallery A, Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson

over the course of a year, Glenn clark (penticton) and peter corbett (Winlaw), traveled across northern bc, paint-ing landscapes that would be impacted by the pro-posed Northern Gateway pipeline. an exhibition of their plein air sketches and studio paintings will be shown at touchstones Nelson from June 15 to september 15. the exhibi-

tion will also include per-tinent information about the region and the scope of the pipeline project.

Last spring clark and corbett travelled in an old chevy utility van, which doubled as a plein air painting studio, outfit-ted with an upper deck for capturing more expan-sive views of their sur-roundings. the van was painted with a mural and

dubbed the Grey Whale. throughout their jour-ney, the artists met many residents who would be affected by the controver-sial project, and witnessed the landscapes that may be at risk, including salm-on bearing rivers and the treacherous seas around the Great bear rainforest and Kitimat harbour.

submitted by Touchstones Nelson

Opinion&editorial

The opinions presented on this page are the opinions of the author and do not represent the opinions of the publisher or staff of the Express News Update

Detail from Kispiox Village Totem Park by Glenn Clark, oil on canvas


I grew up in New york city and as a con-sequence I was pretty afraid of a n y t h i n g

natural. one day, after work, it was my job to turn off the lights. as I approached the circuit breaker and just touched it, all the lights in the building went out and I thought, “what have

I done!” then it became clear that all the lights on the streets were out as well. as we drove home, listen-ing to the radio in the car, it turned out this was the big blackout. the whole east side of the United states had a blown a fuse. For me the big consequence was the sky. I could see the mil-lions and billions of stars. It was light pollution that had blinded me to nature and the heavens above.

here in Nelson we also pollute our sky with light. all of our standard lights are globes and reflect nearly as much light up as they do down. becoming less light polluted does not have to be more expensive. as we replace our lights in the city, we could replace them with sidewalk-direct-ed lighting. that is all we need to help us feel more connected to the universe around us.


By Nelson Becker

Publisher’s note Bright Idea

Opinion&editorial

I have a grand-mother with

alzheimer’s and it’s often a struggle. I gener-ally visit her a few times a week and there are times where I realize she may not even know who I am or the extent of our relationship.

so what is alzheimer’s? alzheimer’s is one of the most com-mon forms of Dementia and currently has no cure. It can have devastating effects on family as well, as it can put them in a caregiver situation where they need to drop luxu-ries many of us hold dear.

having someone close with alzheimer’s is a struggle but it’s not my only experience of hav-ing someone close hav-ing a debilitating disor-der. I have a relative with autism as well. It is often a struggle to deal with people such as this, but for the family, the cost is necessary to maintain those relationships.

Dealing with these dis-orders can be difficult but staying strong is impera-tive. you need to show courage everyday which can be draining but it is necessary. be strong for those around you and be an example for others.

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

by Spencer PollardMy opinion

Alzheimer’s and The EffectsDear editor

Months ago an article was published titled “energy heroes” about a $25,000 Livesmart bc grant to a pri-vate business for their solar power system.

It would generate power with excesss fed back to the utility turning the meter back-wards, a money machine! Well not quite.

In nine months it has earned $200, if you borrowed $25,000 you would have paid $1200 on a 25 year loan. this could supply a third of the average homes power, if you had a $30/mo. power bill it would now be $20 plus $120 loan, smart?

the application said the system would be highly vis-ible to the public, has anyone seen it? No, because it cannot be seen.

I asked Livesmart why the data wasn’t public, the

application said there would be detailed data on the inter-net.

the project was to show a 20% energy savings, be innovative, replicable, and a benefit to the community and include a letter from a peng supporting it.

there was a letter from a peng, whose address is next door, installed the system, helped write the application, and attended cbt’s workshop “how to apply for Grants”.

there was a grant a cou-ple years ago for a solar sys-tem. Nelson now has $50,000 of taxpayers dollars in solar demonstration systems. Makes me question the due diligence of those handing out our money.

subsidies don’t make unaffordable power afford-able it just changes who pays.

Max yankeNelson bc

Energy Heroes? Update!

We encourage our readers to write to us. please address letters meant for publication to the editor and send via email to [email protected] or submit through our website at www.expressnews.ca

We do not accept open letters. Letters must be short (200 words maximum) and to the point.

We reserve the right to edit letters for taste and clarity, and the decision to publish or not to pub-lish is completely at the discretion of the editor and publisher.

all letters must be signed and include your name, address and phone number. only your name and the community where you live will be published.

We will not print “name with-held” letters. opinions in the paper are not necessarily those of the express Update or its advertisers.

Letters to the Editor Policy and Guidelines

Submit your Letter to the Editor at www.expressnews.ca/letters.html

www.expressnews.ca/letters.html

Does Nelson and area offer enough evening

activities? why or what are we missing?


last week’s survey responses:

Father’s day is Sunday, June 16, while many will say it’s an excuse to sell greeting cards, it is the only day I can think of that acknowledges men and the goodness they do in our society and family. So being that Father’s day is important for that reason, we invite you to submit short write ups on the

importance of your father, both in your life and to the community.

tell us about your father at

Submissions will be printed in the June 14 issue of the Express News Update

The Express Survey is not a scientific survey but is intended to promote discussion in our community.


TheSurvey

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/your_father

How did you spend your evenings in the last month?

other activities: storytelling guild, poetry slam, art opening, wild and glorious sex, work, computers

I think there are a lot of great activities in this town. I do, however, think that we need more options for going out and enjoying music, food and drink all in one space. We do have a lot of venues in Nelson, but only a few are open regularly with good shows. I need variety!

a licensed, legal swing clubWe have great choices available

for a community of this sizeNelsoN has more than enoughMore affordable entertainment

and dining or dessert for families. $40 and under total for a family of 4 would be nice.

We have plenty

Stayed in 100%

Visit friends 45.5%

Live music 36.4%

Meetings 18.2%

Religous activities 9.1%

Dine out 45.5%

Physical recreation 18.2%

Film 18.2%

Theatre 9.1%

Workshops 0%

Got an anonymous compliment or complaint?Submit your Fish Heads and Flowers at

www.expressnews.ca/fishflowers.html

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/your_father

www.expressnews.ca/fishflowers.html


Nelson & Area: Fri. June 7- Sun. June 16lll Live Music ll Special Events l Ongoing Events

What’sHappeningFri. June 7lllRequest DJ. Finley’s

Irish bar and Grill lllClicks and Whistles at

spiritbar 10 p.mllMovie: Connected, award-

winning documentary. expressions, 554 Ward street, Nelson 7 p.m. $10.

llCap & Gown Ceremony, Nelson District community complex, 6:45-10 p.m., doors open 5:30 p.m.

llConnect With Community summer Fete potluck. 5 p.m. Lakeside park, rotary shelter. More information aNKors 505-5506

llExhibition opening pho-tographer Janet Dwyer from salt spring Island at the Kootenay Gallery of art in castlegar www.kootenaygallery.com

llThe Nelson Grans to Grans at the ymir hotel 6-8 p.m., Kazuri jewellery for sale.

lWomen of all ages get togeth-er to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s centre 10-1 p.m.

lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gen-der diverse folks. 250-354-5362.

lAcupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic. 1:30 p.m.

Located at 333 Victoria st., 2nd Floor. 250-505-7248.

Sat. June 8lllFamily friendly house

concert--Lowry olafson plays guitar, sings. adults$15; kids$8 [email protected] or 250-352-9547 for tickets&details.

lllPAPA THOM ben-efit concert for st. saviour’s Food pantry, 701 Ward street, 7 pm. Info 352-9871

lllThe Cave Singers w/ Immune 2 cobras at spiritbar 10 p.m

llGrand March & cavalcade, Nelson District community complex, 1:30 Grand March ceremonies commence. 4-5 p.m. cavalcade

llThe Stride To Turn The Tide Walkathon for hIV/aIDs in africa. Lakeside park - cottonwood park. register/pledge 10 a.m., walk 10:45 a.m.

llAndean Despacho Ceremony crystal Mountain, svoboda road, Nelson 10 a.m.

lEcoSociety’s Cottonwood Market at cottonwood Falls park 9:30-3:30 p.m.

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 infor-mation, please call 250-352-6936.mation, please call 250-352-6936.

Sun. June 9lllNiko at the hume

Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.lVendor markets 9 a.m.-1

p.m. castlegar station Museum, 250-365-6440 FMI.

lSt. Saviour’s Anglican service: 10:30 am. all Welcome. Ward & silica, 250-352-5711

lSt. John’s Lutheran church service. everyone welcome to 4 p.m. worship. 321 silica st. 250-354-3308.

lNelson United Church service. 10 a.m. all are welcome. 602 silica st. 250-352-2822.

lAscension Lutheran Church service 10:15a.m. rosemont elementary. all are welcome. 250-352-2515.

lCribbage at the Legion bever-age room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727.

Mon. June 10lllSarah & Rich at the

Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m.

lQi Gong at the Nelson seniors centre 719 Vernon 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-in

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 250-352-6892

Tues. June 11lllCliff Maddix and friends

6p.m. the Library LoungelRC Indoor Electric plane and

helicopter flying, beginners wel-come, small gym rental fee. 4pm at central school Gym. contact [email protected]

lAcupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic. 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria st., 2nd Floor. 250-505-7248.

Wed. June 12lll Paul Landsberg at the

Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.lllOpen Stage with

estevan at spiritbar door 8:30, show 9 p.m.

llKAST Annual General Meeting in the castlegar community Forum, 445-13th ave. (cbt building) 7-8 p.m.

http://www.uniserve.com/

Answers to Crossword

see puzzle on page 21

EasySolution to Sudoku

Medium

see puzzles on page 10

Sudoku Classic Difficulty Level - Easy sk9E000075

148

392

675

973

645

182

265

781

439

794

138

256

586

279

314

321

564

897

839

456

721

652

817

943

417

923

568

Solution


Sudoku Classic Difficulty Level - Medium sk9M000103

218

395

467

956

748

312

473

216

958

537

821

649

142

967

835

869

534

721

784

652

193

321

489

576

695

173

284

Solution



What’sHappeningWed. June 12 cont’dll Opening Day, Downtown

Market, every vendor sells at least 80% locally produced or sourced goods Downtown Nelson 9:30 a.m .– 3:30 p.m.

lAlzheimers/ Dementia Caregiver support group meet-ings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. call 250-352-6788 or email [email protected] for more info.

lNelson 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- 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 Nelson noon

lNelson Women’s Centre Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free cloth-ing and food. 420 Mill st. 250-352-9916.

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

lGirls’ Night with Margaret-ann at the youth centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake st. ph. 250-352-5656.

lNelson & Area elder abuse prevention resource centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon st. phone 250-352-6008.www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org

Thurs. June 13lllKiyo & Guests at the

Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m.lllChamber Music Gala

with obligato string, 7 p.m. capitol theatre, by donation

llOvercoming environ-mental despair: talk by bestsell-

ing author alanna Mitchell, 7 pm, Nelson United church, 602 silica.

llArtist talk - bristol Diving school at oxygen art centre. 320 Vernon st (alley entrance)

lQi Gong at the Nelson United church 602 silica st 10 a.m. $3 drop-in

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. Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free cloth-ing and food. 420 Mill st. 250-352-9916.

Fri. June 14lllRequest DJ. Finley’s

Irish bar and Grill llMovie: Crisis Call canadian

documentary followed by an interac-tive panel on Mental health moderat-ed by Dr Nelson ames. expressions, 554 Ward street, Nelson 1-3 p.m. rsVp: [email protected]

llWorld Elder Abuse awareness: salmo seniors Villa welcome slocal speakers and service providers. refreshments. 1 p.m

llOpening of Abandoning Paradise: The Northern Gateway Project, with artists Glenn clark and peter corbett 7-9 p.m. touchstones Nelson: Museum of art and history

llMovie: Star Trek: Into Darkness at the civic theatre 7:30 p.m.

lWomen of all ages get togeth-er to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s centre 10-1 p.m.

lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gen-der diverse folks. 250-354-5362.

lAcupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic. 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria st., 2nd Floor. 250-505-7248.

Sat. June 15llWorld Elder Abuse

awareness Day: table at the interi-or mall entrance to Wal-Mart from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Kaslo: information table at the saturday Market.

llMovie: Star Trek: Into Darkness at the civic theatre 7 p.m.

lEcoSociety’s Cottonwood Market at cottonwood Falls park 9:30-3:30 p.m.

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 infor-mation, please call 250-352-6936.mation, please call 250-352-6936.

Sun. June 16lllNiko at the hume

Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.lVendor markets 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

castlegar station Museum, 250-365-6440 FMI $5.00 per space.

lSt. Saviour’s Anglican service: 10:30 am. all Welcome. Ward & silica, 250-352-5711

lSt. John’s Lutheran church service. everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 silica st. 250-354-3308.

lNelson United Church service. 10 a.m. all are welcome. 602 silica st. 250-352-2822.

lCribbage at the Legion bever-age room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727.

lAscension Lutheran Church service 10:15a.m. rosemont elementary. all are welcome. 250-352-2515.

Exhibition Opening: photographer Janet DwyerFriday, June 7, 7 p.m., Kootenay Gallery of Art, Castlegar

the exhibition opening at the Kootenay Gallery of art on Friday, June 7 will be the large format scanog-raphy of award winning photographer Janet Dwyer from salt spring Island. her unique use of a flatbed scanner’s myopic lens and light source is an extension of the traditional photo-graphic tools and processes that she has used through-out her career. Utilizing the scanner as a camera opened a whole new realm of possibilities resulting in

images of objects often too small to be seen by the naked eye.

this powerful exhibi-tion will be showing at the Kootenay Gallery until saturday, July 20. the Gallery is now open tuesday to saturday from 10-5pm. Janet Dwyer will be in attendance at the opening reception. Visit the gallery on facebook or at www.kootenaygallery.com.

submitted by the Kootenay Gallery of Art

Submit your Calendar Events listings at https://secure.awe-hosting.com/express-secure/calendar.html

The first 15 words are free for non-profit organizations, performers & venues

https://secure.awe-hosting.com/express-secure/calendar.html


For more crosswords by barbara olson and dave macleod, check ouT Their books, o canada crosswords, vols. 8, 9 and 10, available aT oTTer books and coles.

19

The Express News Update (lo-rez)

Documents

Transcript of The Express News Update (lo-rez)