310 SSS TT aa Saturday, May 23; 1992 ml Castlegar stereo buffs got an ea ny car through town as a preview News photo by Jonathan Green rful Monday as Pioneer rep Robin Sukorokoff brought a compa- to the Pete’s Power Punch contest set for Sunfest 92. Living with the friendly enemy Recent developments show there is hope for reducing and controlling chronic pain B.C. REGISTERED NURSES ASSOCIATION For most of us, for most of our lives, pain is a friendly en- emy. When we feel pain it makes us suffer, but it also alerts us to dangerous situations and forces us to take action. If we step on a nail, for ex- ample, the pain may make us pull our foot away before doing ourselves serious damage. There is another kind of pain, though, that can cause endless, pointless suffering. It is the pain that accompa- nies long-term chronic illness and nurses know that it can become a said fact of life for in- dividuals and for the families that care for them. Fortunately, though, there is now more hope of relief. In recent years, research has accelerated in the areas of pain and pain management and some of that research has paid offin practical methods of reducing or controlling chron- ic pain. A number of pain clinics throughout the province now incorporate many of these methods in their treatments. To check whether there’s one in your area, ask a nurse or your doctor, or check the yellow pages of your telephone If you attend a pain clinic expect to have a comprehen- sive assessment from a team made up of a variety of differ- ent health care professionals, as assessment will include physical as well as psychologi- cal testing. It will also include inter- views regarding your personal experience of pain, your hopes and beliefs about being able to take more control of the pain and your past and present pain management techniques. The key to success ini a pain management program is to de- velop an effective partnership between yourself and mem- bers of the pain clinic team. Their responsibility will be to show you how to reduce the amount of pain you are expe- riencing. Your responsibility’ will be learn and practice the techniques you are shown and to monitor their effectiveness. A variety of approaches are needed in a comprehensive pain program because differ- ent solutions work for differ- ent people. ‘ Nurses know that no one solution will work for every- one, nor for all types of pain. Even when people have the same complaint or underlying condition they will respond differently to the same treat- ment. Many new pain manage- ment therapies are based on the discovery that the mind has an enormous effect on our perception of pain. In modern pain tre: at, therefore, a number of tech- niques are utilized to train the mind how to experience less pain, or to experience it differ- ently. These techniques in- clude self-hypnosis and biofeedback. Other methods of pain con- trol are designed to work di- rectly on your body. Relaxation training, for ex- “ ample, can help to reduce chronic muscle tension caused by pain and physiotherapy can help you achieve optimal body posture and movement, de- spite your pain. Counselling may also be ef- fective. It can help you understand how the pain you experience may be the result of your atti- tudes, habits and current methods of coping. Even your cultural background may play a part in how pain effects you. In some cultures, for exam- ple, an admission of pain may be considered a weakness. This attitude, however, may hinder the effective treatment and management of pain. A pain clinic can help you evolve a unique and effective pain management program that will work for you. If you or a member of your family suffer from chronic pain, seek out a pain clinic in your area. If there is no pain clinic nearby, consult health care professionals who can help you develop your own pain management program. If pain has become a part of your life or affects a member of your family, nurses récom- mend that you not accept the situation passively. You will definitely benefit by learning the best ways to deal with it. through economic boom and bust, the West Kootenay re- gion has attracted and held people. enjoy living here and you will be told it is not just because of Over the last century, Ask most people why they the region’s artists, who have either been drawn to move in- to the West Kootenay or, if born here, have chosen to stay or perhaps return. “West Kootenay: Land & Life,” the National Exhibition Centre’s offering from May 5 to 31, is an invitational show emphasizing the exploration of our relationship with the mountains, valleys, forests, creeks, rivers, wildlife of this region, the com- munity of life here. lakes and Local artists look at the West Kootenay The varied visual lan- guages have been expressed in a range of media. The exhibi- tion’s artists are painters Phyllis Margolin, Les Weis- brich, O. John Hawkins, Peter Velisek, Sara Anne Cush and Rick Foulger, photographers the fine people who liveinthe Dieter Arndt and _ Ivan region, but also the beauty Velisek, and paper-maker and fascinating variation of Lorna Obermayr. our natural setting. Co-curators Lynn and Russ Thisis not least the casefor have stressed the importance of quality in the work dis- played. ) “The artists in this show produce work of merit in a rep- resentational vein,” Russ con- tinues. “And, from a slightly different angle, it’s of work that ties in well with our need to diversify our economy in the direction of low-impact, cul- tural tourism. “A wise individual once said 4f you want people to come share something with you, it’s best to have something unique ‘A wise individual on ce said ‘if you want people to come share something with you, it’s best to have something unique to share with © them.’ What can be m ore uniquely regional than our landscape and ecology?’ -Exhibit co-curator Joel Russ The exhibition focuses on “sense of place.” While it puts the accent on the non-human ‘ world, people aren’t by any means excluded from repre- sentation within this world. “In fact,” says WKNEC Gallery director Lou Lynn, “a sense of caring, intimacy and involvement with place is what we want to reveal in the exhibition. The exhibition was co-cu- rated by Joel Russ, a long-time West Kootenay resident and a writer who has contributed to Equinox, Canadian Geo- graphic, Harrowsmith, Back- packer, the Vancouver Sun and many other publications. “Artwork featuring the nat- ural world is obviously noth- ing new, reaching back many thousands of years,” says Russ. “It has long been a part of the Kootenay scene, too. “What is new for the re- gion’s flowering art scene is to put fine examples of local art work into a naturally defined conceptual frame, so that the theme of involvement with our life place — the West Kootenay — can create a ‘whole greater than the sum of its parts’ in this show.” “We have our poets, musi- cians and theatre people, many of whom are saying something specific about the region,” Russ continues. to share with them.’ What can be more uniquely regional than our landscape and ecolo- ” Russ is convinced there is something askew in the inter- national scene as it is exem- plified in most urban galleries. “It’s considered sophisticat- ed and stimulating to show work that, on the one hand, re- flects urban social decadence or tensions or, on the other, presents some fascinating es- thetic enigma that puzzles viewers,” he says. “West Kootenay: Land & Life” repre- sents an alternative a healthy regional consciousness. Showing at the same time will be a selection of clay wall pieces and sculptures by Ed Bamiling, “Vignettes.” Bamiling, a former Kaslo resident who is now Assistant to the Director of the ceramics program of the prestigious Banff Centre for the Arts, has distilled travel experiences and study of several foreign cultures into his work. He has exhibited widely in Canada, as well as having par- ticipated in exhibitions in the U.S. and Europe. Bamiling’s work is hand-built and em- phasizes the textural ele- ments of the clay. He describes the spirit of his NEC Gallery’s exhibition as “the knowing of things that can’ be defined.” @ Satufday, May 23, 1992 YourHOROSCOPE ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19) Don’t lend money on the 24th. You may want to walk on egg shells at work on the 25th and 26th, your boss will be in a bad mood. The 27th, 28th and 29th your partner will con- tribute to the upset if you haven’t been honest with them. The 29th you may want to start looking for a new job. It will be a favorable time to make career moves. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20) Don’t get goaded into de- bates on the 24th. You will en- joy contributing to group en- deavors on the 25th and 26th, you can expect to get praise. The 27th, 28th and 29th you will be best not to blow your horn. Keep your thoughts to yourself, avoid opposition. The 30th you will be confused if your partner is acting distant. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Visitfriends or relatives on the 24th>You willbe able to make professignal changes on the 25th and’26th if you put your mindt«.it. The 27th, 28th and 29th your involvement in organizations will lead to ro- mantic possibilities. Don’t try to impress others by spending more than you can afford. The 30th you must relax a bit. Problems with friends or rel- atives may be a burden. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You may have to help someone out on the 24th, don’t let yourself get run down. The 25th and 26th your thirst for knowledge should lead you to the library to do some re- search. The 27th, 28th and 29th you may want to watch out. Someone may be trying to make you look bad. Your repu- tation may suffer if you don’t handle the situation with class. The 30th you can ask for favors and form new partner-. ships. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Limitations will surface on the 24th if you haven't been to compromising with your lover. The 25th and 26th you will have the energy to make those necessary changes to your liv- ing quarters. You will be in a good mood on the 27th, 28th and 29th. You can gain popu- larity just by being outgoing and fun to be with. The 30th you will have to avoid emo- tional issues with family members. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You may have a problem with your pet on the 24th. Mi- nor health problems will sur- face if you haven’t been get- ting enough rest. The 25th and 26th your lover will be in a passionate mood, don’t miss the opportunity to spend time together. The 27th, 28th and 29th problems with children may be a link to financial con- cerns. You mustn’t give them cash, advice will be sufficient. 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