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The community speaks

Members of the Nelson and area society. community are being invited to give Several different organizations are their input towards community based working on different issues, but all solutions for the issues we face as a with the same goal: to empower com-

munity members to find ways we can make our community and our world a better place through actions we can take right here, right now.

Nelson Cares launches social planning project Ideas into Action see page 2

EcoSociety hosts The Mir Centre a conversation Peace Café begins café around a 4 part series renewable energy of discussions see page 2 see page 10 �� How are you involved in your community? See our survey on page 11

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Saturday, Feb 16, 7 p.m. at Expressions, 554 Ward St. $10 limited seating 250-354-3910 SPEAK follows six unforgettable characters as they prepare to compete for the title, “World Champion of Public Speaking.” SPEAK is a powerful, inspiring documentary about conquering life’s hurdles and finding your voice.

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Ideas Into Action: a new local project seeks community input What if 200 local people shared their ideas on how to enhance the health of our community in 2013? What would happen if we pulled those ideas together and put them into action to strengthen community well being? Through the month of February the Social Planning Action Network Society (SPAN) is inviting community input on priority social issues and actions. The project is called Ideas Into Action and you can share your voice by taking the survey online at nelsoncares.ca. It takes about 5 minutes and you’ll enter to win a fantastic local prize pack that includes a $100 gift certificate for the Hume Hotel. After the survey closes on March 5th 2013, SPAN will gather the information into a report to share with

the community online at nelsoncares.ca. This spring SPAN will apply for grant funding to bring a social well being project to life. Input gathered from the survey will help to define what that action project will be. “We are really excited about this project. Every response will be valued and included” notes Katie Tabor, Project Coordinator. Commenting on the basis for the project she adds, “Social planning is a community process for building on strengths and creating positive change. It recognizes that even strong communities face challenges and everyone’s voice is important to solutions”. Ideas Into Action is presented by the Social Planning Action Network Society (SPAN) and made possible by funding through

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Nelson Cares staff help to kick off Ideas into Action, encouraging our community to take the survey at nelsoncares.ca

Columbia Basin Trust. To person, visit the Nelson find out more about this Cares office at 521 Vernon project or to get involved in Street. the work of SPAN contact submitted by The Social Katie at ncoh@nelsoncares. Planning Action Network ca. To take the survey in Society

West Kootenay EcoSociety Conversation Café: Regional Energy Independence Friday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m. at Oso Negro Café 604 Ward St. Nelson Is it possible for Kootenay residents to generate enough energy to get away from tar sands and hydraulic fracking? West Kootenay EcoSociety invites community members to join the conversation about regional energy self-reliance. This is the third in a series of Conversation Cafés and it will be taking on what the future for energy use might look like in our community. Featuring local experts, the discussion will range widely, covering electricity, solar, and fossil

fuel and transportation. Pipeline Free BC. or David Reid 250 354-1909 The EcoSociety’s disFor more information: submitted by the West cussion Cafés have drawn Keith Wiley 250 777-2020 Kootenay EcoSociety big audiences to talk about housing and forestry, with more topics to come. Speakers this Friday, Feb. 15th are: Steven Thompson of Omineca Solar, Paul Kelly from Revolution Biodiesel, Robert Macrae, instructor in the environment program at Selkirk College, Alex Love, the Manager of Nelson Hydro, Michael Jessen, author and conservahttp://www.kolmel.com tionist and moderator Keith Wiley from Kootenays for a

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Police News: shoplifting, unauthorized entrances

Nelson Police Department officers responded to over fifty (50) calls for service between Feb. 8-11. On Friday, Feb. 8 at 11:00 am, Nelson Police Department (NPD) officers received a report of a shoplifter at the Real Canadian Wholesale Club. Staff reportedly apprehended a 29 year old Nelson male after he attempted to the depart the store with a quantity of concealed goods. Upon apprehension the male became combative and threatened to stab staff members with a hypodermic needle which he claimed was filled with HIV contaminated blood. NPD members arrived

on scene and immediate- on scene. The male was Uphill resident who found ly arrested the male for immediately placed under an unknown intoxicated Uttering Threats and Theft arrest and, in the process, female in his basement under $5000. The male was assaulted an NPD officer. area. NPD officers arrived remanded in custody and The 29 year old Nelson resi- on scene and discovered is scheduled to appear in dent faces an Assault Police that the female had entered Nelson Court on Tuesday, Officer charge and is sched- the residence in error as she February 12. uled to appear in Nelson believed it to be her own. On Saturday, Feb. 9 Court on May 28, 2013. The female was transported at 6:35 am, Nelson Police The officer sustained minor to her residence a couple Department (NPD) offi- injuries from the assault. blocks away. Nelson Police cers received a report of a�� On Sunday, Feb.10, are not considering charges male attempting to enter Nelson Police Department in relation to this matter. a Fairview residence in a (NPD) officers received submitted by the Nelson severely intoxicated state. a report from a surprised Police Department �� The homeowner prevented the male from entering the residence and an altercation ensued. With the assistance of a neighbouring resident the homeowner managed to gain control of the male suspect until police arrived

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“BC Jobs Start Here” Job Fair

Thursday, Feb. 21, 11a.m. to 6 p.m., Selkirk College, 301 Frank Beinder Way, Castlegar The ‘BC Jobs Start Visitors can also browse the Here’ Job Fairs are orga- BC Jobs Plan and WorkBC nized as part of Canada websites using iPads at the Starts Here: the BC Jobs ‘BC Jobs Start Here’ mobile Plan, the Province’s strate- exhibit. In addition, a new gy for economic growth and ‘Skills4BC’ booth will be job creation. The job fairs onsite with staff to answer connect job seekers face-to- questions and share inforface with local employers mation on skills training in and provide access to infor- B.C. mation on job opportunities, Employers scheduled career trends, skills training to be in Castlegar include and more. Kalesnikoff Lumber, the Exhibitors at each fair RCMP, Shaw Cable, and include a range of employ- Shelter Guides, among others, post-secondary institu- ers. tions, industry associations submitted by Pace Group and training authorities.

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Nelson City Council requests Nelson Hydro rate review For the first time in over 10 years, Nelson City Council has requested a review of the rates Nelson Hydro charges a variety of its customers. The city-owned electric utility will complete a Cost of Service Analysis (COSA), which looks at the costs required to supply electricity to its customer base. A preliminary review was recently completed. Now, council has requested a full review by May 31, 2013. City Manager Kevin Cormack says that council requested the review for a number of reasons. “Nelson Hydro hasn’t completed a comprehensive review of its rates for a long

time,” says Cormack, “and the utility has been facing some significant cost pressures over the past five years due to major infrastructure investments by both the City and FortisBC. These cost increases affect various customers differently.” Cormack explains there are a variety of customer classes, some regulated by the City of Nelson and others by the BC Utility Commission (BCUC). The City governs rates for Nelson Hydro customers within city boundaries. The BCUC governs rates for Nelson Hydro customers in the rural areas around town. Power purchases through FortisBC have the biggest

impact on rate differences between the customer classes. They make up 58% of the cost of delivering power to rural customers, but only 28% for municipal customers. Cormack explains that internal operating and infrastructure costs are higher for municipal customers. Nelson Hydro’s residential rate is currently 89% of the FortisBC rate. He adds that Nelson Hydro’s rural customer rate structure is very similar to other BC municipal electrical utilities such as those in Penticton, Summerland and Grand Forks. Nelson Hydro customers will be given an opportunity

to learn all about the review’s findings, and offer their input at an open house. Any proposed rate increase will have to be approved by both City Council and the BC Utilities Commission. These rate adjustments will be phased in and won’t exceed 2.5 percent per year. For a typical residential household, an increase of 2.5% would total just $2.60 per month. Cormack says Nelson Hydro is confident it will still be able to provide energy to its rural customers at a price point competitive with what FortisBC charges its rural customers. submitted by the City of Nelson

Marketing course offered to help Kootenay businesses Fridays, 1-4 p.m., starting on February 22 at Selkirk College, Silver King campus Juggernaut Marketing Communications and Selkirk College have teamed up to offer businesses a rare opportunity to improve their return on investment with the introduction of the 7 Slices of Marketing Success Program starting Friday, Feb. 22. This opportunity is specifically for businesses that are already estab-

lished and looking for ways to improve their existing Marketing and Sales. The economy is changing more rapidly than anyone can predict; new developments in technology, changes in consumer habits and opportunities to grow new market segments, can sometimes prove to be too much to handle. The 7 Slices of Marketing

Success Program has been developed to take all of this into consideration, and is focused on helping businesses have fun creating an easy-to-implement annual marketing plan. For just 3 hours a week over 7 weeks, this program was developed to be accessible to the busy business owner / marketing manager. It was developed as

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an action program with tools that will start to help a business’ marketing plan immediately, making it a worthwhile investment. For more information call Silver King campus 250.352.6601 or online at http://Selkirk.ca/ce. or contact Chris Holland at 250505-5016. submitted by Selkirk College

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Seedy Saturday: Calling all gardeners

Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m. -2 p.m., at Nelson United Church, on the corner of Silica St. and Josephine St. What better way to cel- seeds come from plants that venue. Attend one or attend Precious ebrate the emergence of thrive in our area’s climate all three! Tables are first come spring than a seed sale? The and soil. 10:15 am Introduction first serve and registrapublic is invited to swap or This Seedy Saturday to Natural Beekeeping with tion is recommended. To purchase seeds for the gar- event is sponsored by Christina Yahn register a table, contact den and network with other Community Food Matters. 11:00 am Spring info@ecosociety.ca. gardening enthusiasts. Entry is by donation. Come Gardening: What to Plant, For more information Buying or swapping enjoy some light refresh- When and How to Plant about the event, find the seeds locally helps protect ments and music. There with Christoph Martens event on Facebook or email plant diversity and connects are three great workshops 12:00 pm Backyard foodcupboard@shawbiz.ca. you to your local gardening being offered, also by dona- Poultry Keeping and submitted by Community community. Locally saved tion, in the back room of the Heritage Breeds with Dawn Food Matters

If it’s working fine, why should I have to upgrade?

Home Front

by Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Steve Cannon

Unfortunately, insurance companies often equate old with bad. Other common items in this category are insurance company concerns over knob and tub wiring and galvanized water piping. However, all these concerns are not entirely without substance. For instance, fuses do have some drawbacks when compared to modern breakers. Breakers can be tested for function and easily reset. Fuses, on the

I recently purchased a house and when I went for home insurance, the company representative told me I would have to change the electric fuse service panel to a breaker type panel. The fuse panel has clearly been functioning well for many years in this house. Why are they making me pay for this change now? other hand, can only be tested for function when the fusible link melts, which requires replacing the spent fuse with an untested new fuse. Insurance companies are also concerned about the potential for electrical fires caused by oversized fuse replacements. This happens when a homeowner replaces a spent fuse with a larger ampacity fuse in a foolish attempt to avoid future fuse replacement. However, there are a

few ways to avoid this concern. A homeowner or landlord with a fuse panel can install fuse rejecter washers or “S” type fuses that are designed to prevent the wrong size fuse being introduced. Conversely, it is unlikely that a circuit breaker would be replaced with the wrong size breaker because these overcorrect protectors can simply be reset rather than replaced. What some insurance companies fail to recog-

nize is that fuses can provide safer over current protection than breakers because they do not rely on a mechanical device that can unpredictably fail when required to perform. Circuit breakers can malfunction and fail to trip. Occasionally, once they have tripped, they will not reset. Either way, mechanical failures with circuit breakers are a fact and a distinct disadvantage compared to the older fuse technology.

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

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Arts&Entertainment

Van Django plays Nelson Friday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. at Shambhala Perfomance Hall The acoustic string ensemble is made up of four of Canada’s most talented and eclectic musicians; violinist Cameron Wilson, guitarist Budge Schachte, guitarist/cellist Finn Manniche and bassist Brent Gubbels. Van Django’s music is punchy, driving and rhythmically inventive, combining a wealth of musical influences while maintaining their roots in the gypsy jazz made famous by the 1930’s Quintet of the Hot Club of France. Since the group’s formation in 1998, they have toured

extensively in Canada as well as international forays to the USA and Europe. Their first CD “Tiptoe Trip” has been well received and played on many radio stations at home and abroad including; CBC, RDI, Espace Musique, NPR and Lyric FM in Ireland. This past April, the band released its 2nd CD “Waltz in the Shape of a Tree”. Tickets are $15 available for advance purchase at Otter Books and at the door submitted by Selkirk Pro-Musica

Van Django will prform in Nelson on Friday, Feb. 22

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Sunday Afternoon Tea at the Phair celebrates Nelson history Sunday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m., at the Nelson Public Library

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Storyteller Susan LeFebour as Gretchen Hatt Gibson

The Nelson Public Library celebrates the history of its location during February with a photographic and artifact display (courtesy Touchstones Nelson) and a special storytelling event celebrating the Hotel Phair, a grand institution that once stood where the Library now stands. Gretchen Hatt Gibson, daughter of proprietor Edwin Phair, will address a 1928 meeting of the Ladies Literary Society. The character of Gibson is played by storyteller Susan LeFebour.

Local historian Pat Rogers wrote the story of the Phair for a Kootenay Storytelling Festival performance by LeFebour, in which 122 years disappears in a heartbeat: “In October 1891 the Phair opened her doors, and oh, she was grand. There were 35 rooms, steam heat, hot and cold water, electric bells, flush closets, baths, a bar, parlours, billiard tables and dining facilities. The Honeymoon Suite could not be rivaled anywhere in the Interior....”

Eventually the Hotel Phair became the Strathcona Hotel, where she remained as a grand old hotel until a spectacular fire in 1955 took her down. The new building would house the Royal Canadian Mounted Police— and much later, in 1990s, the Nelson City Police on the top floors, and at street level—your Library. The event and display is in recognition of B.C. Heritage Week. Admission is by donation. submitted by the Nelson Public Library

Youth For Jumbo: Art & Activism Sunday, Feb. 17, Noon to 9 p.m., Nelson Legion Hall 402 Victoria The West Kootenay be a youth art show 5-7:30 p.m.: Open Mic, tion, all proceeds will support EcoSociety will hold a youth Noon to 6 p.m.is lantern music and performance the campaign to keep Jumbo event in support of Jumbo Making and art creation 7:30-on p.m.: Live music Wild! All ages are welcome! Wild. 4:30-5 p.m. Lantern Walk and dancing submitted by the West From noon to 9 p.m.will to Nelson City Hall Admission is by donaKootenay EcoSociety

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Civic Theatre kicks off with first movie weekend Friday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m., Saturday, February 23 at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. After three years of live music, and door prizdarkness, The Nelson Civic es. Because it’s Bond, the Theatre Society is lighting reception will include a up the Big Screen to kick martini bar. Screening starts off its project to restore at 8pm. This is an adultthe old theatre as a modern only fundraising event, with multi-use community pre- tickets at $30 available at sentation space. Otter Books, Baker Street The Civic is host- Menswear, and at civictheing a glamorous James atre.ca/kickoff Bond Grand Gala event on Skyfall will show again Friday, night with a recep- Saturday at 1 and 8 p.m. tion and screening of the Tickets for both Saturday newest James Bond movie showings are available at Skyfall. Audience mem- the door, with special Kickbers are invited to dress up off Weekend pricing at $5 as a Bond Girl, Bond vil- for members and $10 for lain, Bond himself, or their non-members. There are favourite Hollywood char- now 250 comfortable seats acter. Prizes will be given installed, with the Civic for best costumes—no cos- Theatre’s seat sponsorship tume is required, however. program ongoing. The Gala pre-screenIn 2013, movies will ing reception will dazzle cease to be distributed as attendees with a welcome 35mm film so digitization drink, showcase appetiz- is a must. Nelson Civic ers from local restaurants, Theatre Society is fundrais-

Josh Wapp, The Nelson Civic Theatre Society’s iconic usher

ing for a state-of-the-art digital film projector and surround sound system with a combined price tag of $150,000. The weekend’s films will be shown on the original 35mm projector. To support the Civic Theatre project, go to www. civictheatre.ca to purchase a

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membership, sponsor a seat, or donate towards digital projection and theatre renovation. Donations made to the City of Nelson marked for the Nelson Civic Theatre are eligible for a charitable tax receipt. submitted by the Nelson Civic Theatre Society

Festival for film makers under 19 accepting submissions Deadline: Monday, Apr. 15, 5 p.m., Festival: Saturday, Apr. 27, 9-9 p.m. at the Royal Theatre in Trail The 2013 West 10 minutes as many films as they Kootenay Under 19 Film -Film must be made want Festivalis now Accepting by youth from the West -Each film submission Film Submissions. There Kootenays must include a film submiswill be cash prizes in seven -Film makers must be sion form (attached at the categories. The Basic Rules under 19 years of age bottom of the web page) are: -Free to enter films For more information -Films must be UNDER -Film makers can enter and film submission details

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Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant Writing Workshops Salmo: Saturday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m. – noon at the Salmo Youth & Community Centre, (Multipurpose room) 206, 7th Street Kaslo: Sunday, Feb. 17, 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m at the Kaslo Seniors Hall, 4th Street, (between Avenue A and Front Street) Krista Patterson tion process. CBT’s Arts, as well as arts, culture ing policies and program and Natasha Smith of Culture and Heritage grants and heritage organizations application forms are availthe Columbia Kootenay are managed and adminis- residing in the Columbia able online at Cultural Alliance (CKCA) tered by CKCA. Basin.Workshops are www.basinculture.com, will present workshops on Individuals of all artis- FREE. Registration is not submitted by the West how to apply and what to tic disciplines are invited required. Kootenay Regional Arts expect from the applica- to attend the workshops, More information, fundCouncil

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Opinion&Editorial Fish Heads and Flowers Flowers to all those who get together to celebrate birthdays and friendships. Thank you all for making Saturday lunch a wonderful time together. Signed: Enjoy Friendships

Fish Heads to dog poop emerging from beneath melting snow on my lawn. I didn’t see it when it was deposited earlier this winter by I don’t know whose dog. I really just wish people would clean up after them and not let them roam Flowers to my kids’ unsupervised, though. teachers for making I guess my spring project Valentines Day NOT about will have to be building a candy, but rather about fence to keep the dogs out making each child feel so my children have a safe, special and cared about. sanitary place to play. You always amaze me! Signed: Breaking Out Signed: Happy Parent the Shovel

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My Opinion

by Spencer Pollard

Space: The Final Frontier Is there life outside of our planet? This has been debated for years and to be frank, I don’t see why it’s really an argument. The universe is known to expand infinitely which pretty much confirms that extra terrestrial life exists. Microscopic organisms have already been found and sooner or later we might come onto something more. The universe itself is so large that the possibility of life somewhere out there is a given. It may be a few years or it might be a

few thousand but sooner or later i’d like to believe we’ll come across it. It might just be my fandom of shows like The X-files or Star Trek talking but I honestly believe there is more then we know out there and it’s only a matter of time before we encounter it first-hand. So is there life in space? I would think so, the science seems to agree with me. Regardless of your belief system just be aware of the possibilities that exist and don’t blind yourself to them.

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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InMemory

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Winifred Hazel Halsey

Winifred Hazel Halsey passed away peacefully on January 30, 2013 at Mountain Lake Seniors Community in Nelson B.C. She was born in Littlewick, England in 1912. She was predeceased by her parents Edith and Harry Russel of South Slocan B.C., her brother Jim of Glasgow, Scotland, sister Marjorie of Tsawassen B.C., and Tom, her loving husband of 65 years,; grandchildren, Terri -Lee Halsey and Shaun Skene, and son-inlaw Ron Skene. She is survived by her sister “Bea” Palmer, children Gordon (Phyllis), Ken (Shirley), Hazel, and grandchildren Keith (Carol), Kevin, Brad, and Sarah (Steve).Great grandchildren, Cynthia, Carlie and Shauna McLean of Anmore, BC. The family immigrated to Canada, settling at South Slocan where “Win” attended elementary school. Growing up in South Slocan the family enjoyed many hiking, fishing, swimming and picnic outings and Win played tennis. Many days were spent at the South Slocan Pool swimming and looking for arrowheads. While attending Nelson

High School, she was recruited at age 17 to take Nurse’s Training in the Kootenay Lake Hospital, Nelson. She graduated as Valedictorian of her class. While nursing in Nelson she met Tom whom she married in 1935. They raised their children in a house Tom built in Fairview. Mum was active in the Church of Redeemer, singing in the choir and serving on the Women’s’ Auxiliary and Altar Guild and also on the auxiliary for the Hospital. Her interest in the outdoors coincided with Dad’s keen interest in fishing and boating on Kootenay Lake. Family holidays were frequently spent on the boat and camping around Kooteney Lake. It was not uncommon for Mum to catch more fish than Dad. They enjoyed dancing with the Scottish Country Dance Club in Nelson, and square dancing in Kaslo and Nelson. Whereever Mum lived she cultivated a flower and vegetable garden. Her interest in family history took her back to England to visit her birthplace in the family home in Littlewick and the vacation spots in Bath, Looe and Pulpero. As well she visited Jim and family in Glasgow. While briefly living in Kaslo, Mum worked with her husband in the Hardware store. While there, they took up golfing and Mum served as Club president. After retiring in Nelson they returned to Kaslo where they built a new home. Their motor

home took Win and Tom to golf courses and fishing streams throughout southern B.C. and Vancouver Island. A visit by “Gran” and “Grandad” to Vancouver or Victoria always included a golf game with Keith, Kevin, Gordon and Phyllis. After several years in Kaslo they moved back to Nelson and continued to enjoy their many outdoor activities with family and friends. Mum enjoyed a nightly crib game with Dad and card games with her grandchildren; she played the piano; she enjoyed a good joke and she had a reputation as a kind and generous neighbor – often assisting them with professional nursing duties. She joined with the rest of the family when we all learned to ski and she curled with Dad in Nelson. In her last years at Mountain Lake Senior Community she had a reputation for being a spunky and enthusiastic participant in wheel chair races; she was a ready participant in the bingo and he music sessions. We thank all the staff at Mountain Lake for their professional care, compassion and good humor while looking after Mum. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will take place at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

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Rita Dupas St. Boniface, Manitoba, the 5th in thought that Aime and Rita are a family of 11 children. finally reunited. We will miss her She married the love of her dearly. life, Aime Dupas in 1944 and they Prayers were recited on spent 62 joyful years together. Wednesday, Feb.13 at the When Aime was transferred Thompson Funeral Home and to Vancouver, they moved the Mass of Christian Burial was family to B.C. Rita was an outheld on Thursday, Feb.14 standing homemaker through at the Cathedral of Mary her baking (especially her butter Immaculate. Cremation to foltarts), cooking, and sewing; she low. As an expression of symRita Dupas passed away on selflessly dedicated herself to pathy, a donation can be made February 8th, 2013 at the age of her family. Rita was very committo the Alzheimer’s Society of 92. She is survived by her chilted to the Catholic Church and B.C. The family wishes to dren – Marc, Monique (Macaskill), �� volunteered at many organizathank the compassionate and Pauline, Pierrette (Stubbings), tions where her sewing skills caring staff at Jubilee Manor Lise (Beaton), Denis, Suzanne were appreciated. and Dr. Janz for their outstand(Deluca), Jacques, Michele , For sixteen years, Rita ing care. 10 grandchildren and 7 greatSudoku Difficulty Level - Medium sk9M000052 Classicgrandchildren. Difficulty Level - EasyClassic sk9E000039 enjoyed spending her weekends Online condolences may be Rita was born in at their cabin at Pitt Lake in B.C. expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca St. Agathe, Manitoba on February where her laughter could be Funeral arrangements are 5th, 1921 to Ephrem and heard during a good crib game. under the direction of Thompson Antoinette Toupin. Rita grew up in The family is comforted by the Funeral Service Ltd.

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Teresa (Terri) Marie Sikula May 20, 1963 to January 4, 2012

My Dearest Terri, Relaying the loss and emotion with words, escapes the boundaries for such a deserving Angel. Your beautiful smile, glorious laugh, loving touch, is embedded in memories that we cherish daily. You’ve inspired all who knew you with your endless hope, passion for life, love for humanity, and kindness toward nature. It was an honour to have shared your very precious time and witness the magnitude of your spirit. Please forgive me, as I have but love to repay you. Our hearts you have imprinted for eternity, that we shall never let go. I Carry You With Me Always, kendall Also, lovingly remembered by Mom and Dad All the Dosenberger Families Chuck and Elaine

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

Fri. Feb 15l Request DJ. ●●●Bubby Walker & Friends, Estevan with Rob Funk, Howlin’ Dan with Andy Kushner at Ellison’s 12-3. ●●●Humans at Spiritbar 10 p.m. ●●●After Work Swing Party w/ Clinton Swanson & Friends the Royal 8 p.m. ●●EcoSociety Conversation Cafe - Sustainable Energy at Oso Negro Cafe 7 p.m. ●Women of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. ●Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362. Sat. Feb 16 ●●Film: SPEAK Presented by Toastmasters at Expressions 554 Ward Street. 7 p.m. Tickets $10. 250-354-3910 ●●The Nelson and District CFUW Club monthly meeting at the New Grand Hotel. 9:30-coffee; 10-Meeting/Resolutions; 11speaker.12-lunch. Speaker Clare North ‘Environmental Initiatives at TECK-Cominco in Trail’. All welcome. ●●Capitol Theatre Sing Along with MAMMA MIA! The Movie! This is a Capitol FUNdraiser! Dressup and singalong! at 7:00 p.m. and it’s not going to be just a showing, it’s going to be a happening! Masters of Ceremony will be fabulous Jeff and Lisel Forst. Prizes for best costumes!! Tickets for this ‘winter beater’ happening are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, $45 for a family of four. Buy tickets online at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250.352.6363 Tue-Fri 12-4:30pm.

●● Special Events

●●Nelson Leafs Hockey Home game vs Castlegar at the Nelson and District Community Complex 7 p.m. ●Walk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates 1st & 3rd Saturdays 12-1 ●Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. ●The Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936. Sun. Feb 17 ●●●Niko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. ●●●Nelson Acoustic Jam Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 2-5 p.m. ●●Unity Centre of the Kootenays, speaker Dan Nelson – 11 a.m. Everyone welcome – 905 Gordon Rd. Rear entrance – 250354-5394 ●St. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308. ●Nelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. ●Cribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727. ●Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515. Mon. Feb 18 ●●●Sarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m. ●●Ostomy Support Group meets at Kiro Wellness Center, Trail at 1 pm. Guests: Service Canada representatives. ●Walk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates, Mon & Thurs 9:30-10:30

● Ongoing Events

East Shore’s Howlin’ Dan to howl in Nelson Saturday, Feb. 16, 2 p.m. at Ellison’s Cafe, 523 Front St. Howlin’ Dan plays a rootsy blend of blues with a little twang. He brings a combination of energy and grit that brings every audience a fun and engaging experience, especially if you like lyrics, poetry and strong, catchy songwriting. He will be joined by a guitar player named Andy Kushner and Dan will feature his bazoukistyle octave mandolin. SUBMITTED submitted by Howlin’ Dan from the East Shore Ellison’s Cafe ●Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-3526892 Tues. Feb 19● ●●●Cliff Maddix and friends

6p.m. The Library Lounge

●●●Mickey Hart Band w/ The African Showboyz - Live at the Capitol 7 p.m.

●●Mir Centre Peace Cafe: How Violent is our World? at Expressions 554 Ward Street. This interactive workshop will examine the state of our world in terms of the latest research on peace, war and violence. $5 Food and drink available. Wed. Feb 20 ●●●Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. ●●●Mickey Hart Band w/ The African Showboyz - Live at the Capitol 7 p.m.

●●●Lindi Ortega & Dustin Bentall And The Smokes at the Royal 6 p.m.

●Overeaters Anonymous Education Room Community First Medical Clinic 518 Lake Street Nelson, noon ●Nelson Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. Every Wednesday 6pm Ste 207-601 Front St, old Jam Factory upstairs. New members welcome. Small facility fee, first visit free. http://www.nelson-tech-club.info/ email info@nelson-tech-club.info ●Learn to make a QUILT with Susan Foot at the Women’s Centre 9-11.45 call 551-4951 ●Nelson Women’s Centre Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916.

●Darts at the Nelson Legion. 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727. ●Girls’ Night with Margaret-Ann at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.

●Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008. www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org

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Thurs. Feb 21 ●●●Kiyo & Guests at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. ● ● ● Glenn Mitchell Presents: Camel Toast Electric, Hammermouse House Kats & guests at the Royal 8 p.m. ●Walk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates, Mon & Thurs 9:30-10:30 ●Nelson Women’s Centre. Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916. ●Acupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-505-7248. Fri. Feb 22l ●●●Selkirk Pro-Musica presents Van Django 7:30 p.m. at Shambhala Perfomance Hall. $15 at Otter Books and at the door.

●●●The Charlie Jacobson Band at the Royal 8 p.m. ●Women of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. ●Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362. Sat. Feb 23 ●●Capitol Theatre Season presents Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal HARRY and NIGHT BOX on Saturday, February 23 at 8pm - one night two performances - a thrilling fusion of dance styles and polished techniques performed by internationally renowned and extraordinarily talented dancers. Choreographers are Montreal based We Wei Wang and the Israeli-American choreographer Barak Marshall. Tickets $35Adult $28 Student. Buy tickets online at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250.352.6363 Tue-Fri 12-4:30 p.m.

International Development Workshop Saturday, Mar 2, 1 -4 p.m or 4.30 -7.30, 312 Silica St In this Free 3 hour workshop , participants will learn about the pros and cons of International Volunteerism and what you can do to contribute to International develop-

●Walk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates 1st & 3rd Saturdays 12-1 ●Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. ●The Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936. Sun. Feb 24 ●●●Niko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. ●●●Nelson Acoustic Jam Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 2-5 p.m. ●●The Capitol Theatre Kids Series presents Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal on Sunday, February 24 at 2:00pm with ZAP - a selection of excerpt from BJM repertoire assembled like a succession of music videos that will introduce the youg audience to the world of contemporary dance. Tickets are $12.50.

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Buy tickets online at capitoltheatre. bc.ca or phone250.352.6363 TueFri 12-4:30pm. ●St. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308. ●Nelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. ●Cribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727. ●Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515. ●Quaker Meeting 4th Sunday of each month in Winlaw. 11 a.m. Phone 250-226-6701. Everyone welcome. ●Texas Hold’em Poker at the Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Last Sunday of every month. 250-352-7727.

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Why does the sun make you sneeze when you look at it? dr. science Christine Humphries

If you sneeze when you walk out from a dark building into bright sunlight, you may be among the 25% of the population that suffers from the Autosomal dominant Compelling HelioOphtalmic Outburst (ACHOO) syndrome. (Honest! It’s not a joke. This is the real name

of the syndrome). First described in 1978 by Collie and his colleagues, sufferers of this syndrome sneeze uncontrollably in response to bright light. Normally the sneezing reflex is triggered by a sensory stimulation of the membranes of the nose (such as a feather tickling the nostrils). This stimulation sends a message to a special part of your brain. The brain then transmits signals to all the different muscles that have to work togeth-

er to create a sneeze. So, why does sunlight cause a sneeze? Just as a feather, sunlight stimulates a response from the brain. The bright light stimulates nerve signals to the brain which then tells the pupils of the eye to become smaller. This is called the pupillary light reflex. For sufferers of ACHOO, scientists believe that signals to the brain in response to bright light are “crossed” with signals from the nose. Bright light may stimu-

late the “sneezing” nerve signals, which cause the brain to trigger a sneeze. In such a way, sunlight makes people sneeze! The ACHOO syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. This means that sun-sneezers have a 50% chance of passing the trait to each of their children. In fact, even the number of sneezes is inherited and, in some families, sunlight can trigger more than 40 sneezes!

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