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POWER to the PEOPLE It provides a constant flow of cash for the city and lights our homes. But building the Bonnington powerhouse — back when electricity was considered more luxury than necessity — was fraught with challenges. To celebrate Heritage Week in British Columbia, the Star takes a closer look at how the power of the past fuels our present by Greg Nesteroff

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he smartest move the City of Nelson ever made, purely from a financial standpoint, was building its own powerhouse at Bonnington. For over a century, the city has reaped the benefits of its foresight, and tens of millions of dollars have been paid into municipal coffers that otherwise would have likely gone to a private company. But getting there was complicated and controversial. Before the switch was finally thrown in 1907, the city acquired a private company amid allegations of vote tampering and conflict of interest, and fought West Kootenay Power in court while struggling to keep the lights on. At one point during an expropriation battle with government, the city was prepared let BC Hydro take over the whole works. As part of Heritage Week, whose theme this year is Energy in BC, we pay tribute to Nelson’s hydropower legacy. The city had the first municipally-owned power plant in the province, and more than a century later, it has the only one left. Starting today on page 14 and continuing Friday, we’ll learn about a proposal to turn Cottonwood Creek back into a power producer, take a nostalgic look at the free porch light policy, and ply you with all sorts of essential (and non-essential) trivia about our electrifying past.

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For an area so rich in history, it’s strange that the lower Slocan Valley hasn’t had a group devoted to preserving its past — until now. A précis of the region’s bygone days includes thousands of years of Sinixt inhabitation, a mining boom, railway construction, rising and declining fortunes in lumbering and agriculture, the arrival of the Doukhobors, internment of Japanese Canadians, and back-to-the-land movement. The Slocan Valley Historical Society, incorporated in November, plans to care for that collective heritage. “There are people out there that have treasures — snippets of Slocan Valley history tucked away in their homes,” says Joyce Johnson, the group’s newly elected chair. “I don’t know if they are ready yet to part with those treasures, but when they are I want to have a local, safe and secure option for them to consider. I want to see the Slocan Valley’s history stay in the Slocan Valley.” To that end, Slocan village council has granted the group the humiditycontrolled upstairs of its recently renovated office

TOP: Not a single building remains from Slocan’s old main street. BOTTOM: When horses did the job of pick-up trucks.

The society’s area of interest stretches from South Slocan to Slocan City, including the communities, people, and geography therein. There is not much overlap with other groups: Touchstones Nelson concerns itself only as far west as South Slocan, while the Silvery Slocan, Silverton, and Sandon historical societies deal primarily with the areas north of

for a publicly accessible archives. There are also plans for a digital photo archive. “Lots of people have pictures they don’t want to part with but don’t mind sharing,” Johnson says. “It would be great to preserve them in a digital archive so everybody could look at them.” Registering as a society lets them apply for grants to do the work, she adds. RRSPs

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A cougar that attacked and injured a dog in Fairview late Sunday has been put down. It’s believed to have been the same animal chased up a tree by a dog this month near Gyro Park. “Earlier Sunday morning, the cougar had been sighted by area residents but a search for the animal was unsuccessful at that time,” Nelson Police Department Sgt. Howie Grant says. However, that night it attacked a small dog and police were called. This cougar was spotted up a tree in Gyro Park this month. Officers spotted the cougar Officials believe it could be the same cat killed earlier this twice before conservation of- week. Marlene Machmer photo ficer Jason Hawkes arrived. “It had a kill there — I “The cougar came back and tracks in the snow, Hawkes couldn’t confirm if it was a was spotted at the same site.” called in trained hunting dogs cat or racoon, but a small Because it had been rain- to search for the animal. furry animal,” Hawkes says. ing and there weren’t a lot of It was finally discovered

around the 800 block of Kokanee Avenue and shot. “Based on where it was coming in and the fact it’s been around a few weeks and hasn’t left the area, the decision was made to remove it from the area,” he says. “One dog-cougar conflict wouldn’t seal its fate, but it was staying deep down within the community.” Hawkes says the cougar was a female, about two years old and 50 lbs. (23 kg), the same size as the one spotted a few weeks ago. The small dog it attacked — a Shih Tzu or Pekingese — was lucky to escape with only a couple of puncture wounds and scratches. Hawkes encourages anyone who spots a cougar or has wildlife conflicts to call the RAPP line at 1-877-9527277.

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WorkSafeBC has ordered the Regional District of Central Kootenay to prepare an asbestos inventory of all of its facilities. The directive comes after vermiculite was discovered in the walls of the Castlegar recreation complex recently, although a consultant said it did not pose a health risk. According to the WorkSafe inspection report, the incident “illustrates the employer did not prepare an appropriate and complete inventory of all asbestos-containing materials in the workplace.” The workplace watchdog said that’s a contravention of occupational health and safety regulations and gave the regional district 30 days from February 3 to put in writing how it plans to comply with the order. “The amounts are considered minor but the real issue was our lack

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of knowledge that the insulation did contain asbestos,” regional district administrator Jim Gustafson wrote in a memo to the board. He said their advice from the BC Employers’ Council was to comply with the order now and grieve it later if they so desire. “We don’t have much choice [to comply],” he said. RDCK chair John Kettle said Thursday he was initially concerned the inventory could cost millions if they were required to drill into walls and 2012 Soccer Registration for House is OPEN!!!

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follow it up with remediation. However, it appears the inventory can be conducted over two years and there is no immediate requirement for remediation. Still, Kettle wonders if they are being singled out. “We want to make sure this isn’t a one-off,” he said. “We want to question the applicability of this statute to our buildings and the related cost. “Once we find out, we are certainly going to comply with the order and move forward judiciously, making sure it doesn’t cost us a fortune.” The regional district’s health and safety officer is in discussions with WorkSafeBC, which Kettle hopes will clarify what is required of them. But he says he has never heard of other regional districts receiving similar orders, and wonders if the province itself maintains such inventories. “We’ll meet the order regardless, but may question it afterward if it’s different than what other regional districts or the province do.”

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Regional district protests bill for forest fuel work The Regional District of Central Kootenay is updating parcel tax rolls for the following service areas: South Slocan Water Service Parcel Tax Duhamel Water Service Parcel Tax Ymir Water Service Frontage Tax Lucas Road Water Service Parcel Tax Voykin Street Lighting Service Parcel Tax Sanca Park Water Service Parcel Tax Riondel Water Service Frontage Tax McDonald Creek Water Service Parcel Tax Balfour Water Service Parcel Tax Woodland Water Service Parcel Tax West Robson Water Service Parcel Tax Burton Water Service Parcel Tax Edgewood Water Service Parcel Tax Fauquier Water Service Parcel Tax New commencing for taxation year 2012 Grandview Properties Water Service Parcel Tax Woodbury Water Service Parcel Tax Owners of property located in these parcel tax areas may request that the roll be amended, in relation to their own property, on one or more of the following grounds: • there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the assessment roll; • there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; • there is an error or omission respecting the taxable frontage of a parcel (for water or sewer service areas that use frontage for taxation); and • an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed. The parcel tax rolls are available for inspection, at the Regional District of Central Kootenay ofÀce in Nelson during regular ofÀce hours. Requests for amendments must be made in writing to the Regional District of Central Kootenay, Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC V1L 5R4 on or before March 13, 2012 @ 4:00 p.m. If requests are received, a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will meet at 4:00 p.m. on March 15, 2012 in the RDCK Board Room in Nelson. Grant Roeland, Chief Financial OfÀcer/Appointed Collector

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay will continue to play a role in managing forest fuels on Crown lands to prevent wildfires — but they’re not happy about paying for it. Directors wrestled Thursday between wanting the work done quickly to protect residents and their desire to have the province cover the full cost. Following a rule change last year, local governments are now required to pony up 10 per cent for fuel management projects under $100,000, and 25 per cent above that. “The province has downloaded responsibility of interface work on Crown lands to local government,” regional district administrator Jim Gustafson wrote in a memo to directors. “Potentially this situation could rub electoral areas and municipalities the wrong way.” He says the issue “becomes perplexing” if some areas want to participate and others don’t, and the costs might be unaffordable unless the entire tax base is included. The issue touched off a long debate. “We’re being asked to take on

more responsibility that’s not ours,” said rural Creston director Larry Binks. “I’m opposed to paying to do their job.” “We can’t continue to roll over and accept the status quo from the province,” Nelson mayor John Dooley added.

“Fire doesn’t have politics attached to it. When fire hits and Nelson loses its watershed, all the debate in the world is pointless.” John Kettle, RDCK Chair Rural Kaslo director Andy Shadrack also said he couldn’t agree to participate without settling the funding question first, while Kaslo mayor Greg Lay said the province should be taken to task for not fully implementing the Filmon report, commissioned after the massive forest fires of 2003. However, rural Castlegar director Andy Davidoff said the work’s urgency outweighed any dispute over the bill. “I can’t wait in my area to protect my water systems,” he said. “I have to do something now.” The motion to stick with

the fuel management program passed with Binks, Dooley, Shadrack, and Lay opposed. A separate motion to be brought before the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments asking the province to pick up the full tab passed almost unanimously. So did Dooley’s motion that chair John Kettle take up the issue with forests minister Steve Thomson face-to-face in the coming weeks. “Fire doesn’t have politics attached to it,” Kettle says. “When fire hits and Nelson loses its watershed, all the debate in the world is pointless.” He hopes other regional districts back them up. “This is a common sense thing,” he says. “It crosses party lines and regional districts. Every one of us in a rural area has an exposed watershed. We need to protect those.” Kettle adds their participation in fuel mitigation must be “consensual, not based on dictate.” According to a consultant’s report received Thursday, a large program in 2010-11 resulted in completed prescription burns of about 650 hectares in the RDCK, fuel treatment of another 200 hectares, and preparation of another 440 hectares for further treatment.

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City asked to buck up for culture

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Maintaining Nelson’s reputation as the best little arts town doesn’t come without a cost and at Monday night’s committee of the whole meeting, the Cultural Development Commission put a price on the city’s beautification. “When I first began in the job we weren’t really doing anything with regards to incorporating art in public infrastructure,� said cultural development officer Joy Barrett. “One of the big projects that we took on initially was the railing on Gyro Park. That was such a success that more and more we’ve been asked to consult on infrastructure projects.� The city doesn’t have a public art budget to fund the creation of public art and Barrett said if the commission can incorporate art into projects that are already underway they can make them both beautiful and functional. In 2011 the commission asked the city for a budget of $20,000 and during Monday’s presentation the asked for an increase to $30,000 for 2012. The expenses for the new budget included funding for the Cultural Am-

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bassador Program which would help recognize the business sponsors like The Royal who is sponsoring the 2012 ambassador. “The Cultural Ambassador Program is in its third year and it’s been a great success. It’s recognizing the artists within the community,� said Barrett. “It’s really important that the City of Nelson recognizes within its own what kind of talent that we have and these people are going outside of Nelson and even outside of the country and spreading the word about what an

amazing place we are and how we support artists.� The commission is currently working on the revitalization of the Railtown neighbourhood, which includes a new rail for the Cottonwood Creek Bridge. “We already have the reputation as being a wonderful arts town and if we can do something really cutting edge with some of the infrastructure we’re putting in place, that’s only going to make it better not only for tourists but also for residents,� said Barrett.

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Climbing centre closes Saturday SAMUEL DOBRIN Nelson Star Reporter

With the Gravity Climbing Centre closing its doors for good at the end of the week, the community has stepped up to see that it won’t be the end of indoor climbing in Nelson. The Kootenay Climbing Association has been formed. “We’re just trying to move along now and get ready for the next thing,� said Shawn Tasker, spokesperson for the non-profit society. Tasker said the climbing association has set a goal to be building a climbing gym by next winter, but they’re Did you know? Back in the earliest times of Egypt, hairpins were made of metal, ivory, bronze and carved wood. Neat huh?

still pursuing a number of partnerships and opportunities before they can be sure of Nelson’s climbing future. “What we’re doing now is we’re going on a membership drive‌ we’re focusing on showing support because we’re going to be making a move on a number of grants to try and get some assistance in building a new gym,â€? said Tasker. Memberships can be purchased for $10, $20 for a family and $5 for a youth under 19 at Valhalla Pure and Roam. Tasker said they sold over 70 memberships on their first day.

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Editorial

Editor: Bob Hall Publisher: Chuck Bennett

Help fuel the playoff run

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elson is so many things to so many people, but like every other community across this land hockey is a major thread in our fabric. On Friday night in Castlegar, the Nelson Junior Leafs begin their playoff march in hopes of capturing a Kootenay International Junior Hockey League championship. On Monday and Tuesday they return to the Nelson and District Community Complex for games three and four. You should be there to cheer them on. Like so many endeavours in our community, what you see on the surface of the ice is just a small part of the Nelson Junior Leafs story. When the players hit the ice for your entertainment pleasure, it’s a product of many hours of hard work behind the scenes. The non-profit society that runs the Leafs can boast of one of the healthiest bottom lines in the league. Thanks in large part to the Nelson Leafs bottle depot and recycling centre, the organization has a steady stream of income coming in regardless of what happens on the ice. But making that facility work and all the other foundation tasks of running a hockey team takes a tremendous amount of hard work and it’s all done by volunteers. Then there’s the coaching staff. Frank Maida and his crew have worked diligently since the summer to get the team to where they are at this point. They’ve spent countless hours preparing practice, running drills, travelling on the road and mentoring these young athletes behind the bench. It’s all in an effort to provide their players with the best opportunities beyond this season in pursuit of their hockey dreams. Winning today is important, but not as crucial as what lies ahead for these players. In the end it’s the players skills and hard work we come to see. They have sacrificed much to get to this point in the season. Now they make one final push to become champions. There are many reasons to cheer on the Nelson Leafs in the coming weeks. Whether you are a die hard or a casual fan, now is the time to come together and rally behind the home team. The Nelson Star is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to the BC Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to bcpresscouncil.org

Council Column - Robin Cherbo

The great parking dilemma

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e are just returning from a three week vacation in Costa Rica, although I have kept in touch online, I will have to get up to speed on the status of our current budget discussions. With the Canadian government set to change our coins to be made out of steel, this will result in a lighter weight per coin. This change will result in having to recalibrating all vending machines and of course our city parking meters. Along with the parking meters there are discussions about the amenity areas and street side patios along Baker Street. I was opposed to the doubling of parking meter rates last year, which has resulted in a lower than estimated return of revenues for the city. While some people are unhappy with

the increase in rates, the revenue is used to cover most of the cost of paving projects to upgrade our streets and roads. As with all projects covered in the city budget, it is always work to come up with enough funds to cover the costs, including inflation, for all of the current City services. So if all parking meters have to be recalibrated to accept the new coin money, this will be a cost that has to be added into the current budget projections. This will be an interesting problem if there are old coins and new coins still in circulation at the same time. Some other cities have used electronic parking meters which accept credit cards, debit cards and currency to pay for parking on the streets. This would seem to cover some of the problems

with the current parking meters, but I have heard that the electronic meters do not work well in winter conditions. As the parking meter fares have increased so will the cost of the use of parking areas for street side patios, parking spaces etc. This will be adjusted as the rent agreements come up for renewal. There has been an ongoing examination on use of patios and the amenity areas on Baker Street. I believe we need to be vigilant in keeping Nelson downtown core heritage theme and having the amenity areas as resting places, making them non-smoking, similar to the bus stops. Some citizens have questioned why we have parking meters for revenue, when some other cities do not. Budgets are somewhat complicated,

but as most people know, Trail gets taxes from Tech Cominco, Castlegar gets taxes from Celgar and Grand Forks received revenue from the old ore slag piles to cover the expenses of some of their city services. Nelson has narrow streets and sidewalks, so spaces for parking, amenity areas and patios is at a premium. Some businesses are concerned about the amount of parking in the downtown core and the cost of parking meters. As with taxes, I am sure that the fee charged for parking will not go back down to previous levels, but it does assist, as I mentioned, in covering most of the cost of the city street paving program. Sometimes the only answer is compromise in order to have solutions that work for everyone.

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Letters to the Editor

Our values are skewed I would like to comment on MP Alex Atamenenko’s proposed bill to allow individuals to opt out of contributing tax dollars to the military. Mr. Atamenenko’s bill would allow individuals, informed or otherwise, to opt out of contributing to the military budget potentially reducing the military’s effectiveness. Do proponents of this bill understand the logistics and implications of instituting such a bill? To be fair, the option to delegate where one’s taxes are spent would have to include all government programs: the arts, First Nations, sports, multiculturalism, health, and education, to name a few. The cost of administering and allocating each individual Canadian’s tax contribution would be prohibitive. It seems that MP Atamenenko, and others that believe the military doesn’t need our support and funding have a shortsighted and mistaken vision that only serves to underrate the value of our military’s service. Having some awareness of Canadian military culture, it’s frustrating to hear comments from people with no exposure to the military speak as though the only contribution

a soldier makes to society is war. Canada’s military has a long, proud history worldwide. Canada’s contribution to victory in both world wars and the resulting freedom we enjoy today is unquestionable. During the ‘60s and ‘70s at the peak of the Cold War, Canada had an admirable record of peacekeeping all over the world. The end of the Cold War and the rise of terrorism changed the threat and the way our military got deployed. For better or worse, Canada has the integrity to support our international partners. The military’s domestic role is highly underrated. Every year the Canadian military is dispatched to help control and put out wildfires that threaten life and property. The military sends out search and rescue teams and specialists that save Canadian lives in peril. During floods, the military is dispatched to support Canadian communities and help protect and rebuild infrastructure. When a city gets crippled by a freak snow storm the military is there to help dig it out. And what about the relief efforts in the world’s disaster zones where our military helps victims of earthquakes, famines and tsunamis?

The military is full of professional and dedicated men and women that safeguard every Canadian citizen. They train endlessly to perform their jobs because mistakes could cost lives. Military occupations are inherently risky, and these professional men and women of Canada’s military put their lives on the line to serve the citizens of Canada. For this dedication, a military search and rescue technician with a rank of Corporal, is paid just over $50,000 per year and the hope of a proportionate pension after 25-30 years of service. By comparison, we compensate MPs with a salary of over $150,000 per year to be bureaucrats and argue like children in parliament with the promise of a potential $100,000 per year pension after only six years of service. To add salt to the wound, for every dollar an MP contributes to his own pension, each Canadian contributes an additional $23. At what point did our values get so skewed that we actually value an elected bureaucrat more than the men and women who safeguard our lives and lifestyles to the peril of their own lives? Keith Roenspiess Nelson

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What pro choice should be all about I find it curious that people who advocate choice want to boycott advertisers displaying ads of people who believe in choosing differently from them. The ads in question can contribute toward a more balanced discussion about abortion. Such discussion may lead to an informed decision for women who find themselves put before such a crucial choice. Anyone who believes that only their view should be heard before making a choice is in my view anything but pro-choice. What is distasteful or disturbing about displaying an image of a young fetus? I do

not know where the line can reasonably be drawn between “tissue� and “being.� In the ads in question I see the beauty of a becoming human being, not “tissue.� What is wrong in wishing to defend such beautiful beingness? I grew up in Switzerland, which is far more “liberal� than Canada. There, the prolifers put out pamphlets that show what legally aborted fetuses look like depending on the different methods applied. I believe it is only fair to inform people what really is happening. We see war victims depicted in the media to give us an idea what war

really looks like, so we can make an informed choice if we consider a war justified. We also need to know what abortion really looks like, so we can make an informed choice if an abortion is justified. I believe this is what pro choice should really be about. Let’s listen respectfully to all sides so we at least may find understanding and compassion for each other. No matter how diversely anyone is involved with the issue, there is common ground: it’s very close to our heart and touches everyone deeply. Tobias Jenny Nelson

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The Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skate Park Society is hosting a night of Skateboarding, Street-Themed Food, Music and Art at Mary’s Hall to continue the effort to raise money for the skate park project. Doors open at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 24. Tickets are $50 or $25 for kids seven to 16. Kids under seven are free. Tickets are available at Ripping Giraffe, Husky Gas Station, Eddy Music, Nelson Ford, 103.5 The Bridge. Kootenay Co-op Radio, our locally owned, listener driven, non-profit radio station, proudly presents an evening of time-travel and dancehall fun at the historic Nelson Eagles Hall. Saturday, February 25. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with showtime at 7:15 p.m. This all ages event features local R&B maestros Bessie and The Back Eddies, who have been amazing local audiences with their classic style and stage presence. Advance tickets available at Kootenay Co-op Radio at 308a Hall Street. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Kutenai Art Therapy Institute Association will be holding their annual general meeting on Wednesday, February 22 at 6 p.m. There will be a viewing of the documentary film Not Broken following the meeting. The film is an art therapy documentary utilizing the traditional medicine wheel healing practice in context of art therapy. The film starts at 7:30 p.m. with a suggested donation of $10. Ladies, do you like to sing? Come and have fun with Glacier Harmonies, barbershop style singing for women. We meet Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 611 Fifth Street, Nelson. Please contact Dorothy 250-352-7199, or Joey 250-352-3393 for more information. We are also available to perform for special occasions, e.g. weddings, dinners, special gatherings. Nelson and District Hospice Society will be offering a six week grief support series every Thursday until February 23 from 10 a.m. until noon for adults grieving the death of a loved one. If interested, please contact nelsonhospice@netidea.com Pre-

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registration is required. All parents are encouraged to attend the Kootenay Lake District Parents’ Advisory Council meeting on Thursday, February 23, at 6 p.m. at the School District No. 8 board office, 570 Johnstone Road. This month’s guests are secretary-treasurer Kim Morris and district principal of innovative learning services Lorri Fehr. To participate by teleconference or Internet, please contact the DPAC secretary for details at sheridpac@ gmail.com. For more information about the Kootenay Lake District Parents’ Advisory Council, please go to dpacsd8.weebly.com/index.html. Dementia/Alzheimer’s caregiver education workshop at Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus, Thursdays, February 23, March 1, 8, and 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost for the series is $40. To pre-register call 250-3526601. For more information call 250-352-6788, 1-877-452-6788 or lhoskin@alzheimerbc.org All seniors welcome to a potluck luncheon to be held at the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street. Luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, February 24. For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons. On Saturday, February 25 the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute is celebrating its grand opening with a paint-in from 1 to 4 p.m. and a gala from 5 to 8 p.m. The Institute is located at 191 Baker Street on the second floor.

All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ AssociationBranch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 7. Tea and goodies will be served after the meeting. Some of the activities enjoyed at the centre include bridge, crib, whist, dominos, chess and snooker. For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons. NELSON’S 2011 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

This is the 48th year that the Nelson Knights of Columbus have sponsored this event. Nomination papers are located at Nelson City Hall administration, Sonja’s China Cabinet and Chamber of Commerce. A cover letter is enclosed with the nomination papers. Deadline for nominations is 4 p.m. February 29. There’s a selection committee composed of five judges of which one is the chairman. These are citizens from Nelson chosen by the chairman. GET ACTIVE

Kootenay Rhythm Dragons Membership Drive Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Community First Health Co-op Building at 518 Lake Street (lower level - CCCR office). Muffins and coffee served. All women are welcome to join Nelson’s local dragon boat team, learn the basics of paddling, get fit and have fun! For more information: Dorothy Hatto 250-551-3104 WORKSHOPS

The Izu–shi Friendship Society will be holding its annual general meeting on Tuesday, February 28, at the Nelson Fire Hall at 7 p.m. For information call Bruce Walgren, President at 250-352-7110 or email at walgren@ telus.net.

Change lives and connect people to their community! Become a volunteer literacy tutor working with adults and youth on reading, writing or language. The first in a series of training workshops put on by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy will happen February 27 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Learning Place. For more information about the tutoring program or volunteer training call Joan at 250-352-3218 or email at jexley@cbal.org.

Circle of Habondia invites input. Women are invited to join Habondia for a facilitated strategic planning session, 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, March 1 and Thursday, March 8. Please call Pegasis at 250-229-4223 to RSVP and for location details.

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Nelson Youth Theatre presents The Nuppet Show at The Capitol Theatre on Saturday, February 25. Tickets are available at the Capitol Theatre box office. As part of the Capitol Theatre’s kids series Alex Zerbe: Professional Zaniac takes the stage on Sunday, February 26. Tickets are available at the Capitol Theatre box office. The Capitol Theatre's Big Lip Sync Competition is coming Saturday, March 3. Last day o registration is Friday, February

Every Wednesday Estevan and Tracy host the Variety Show at The Royal. Doors open at 9 p.m. There is no cover and instruments are provided On Thursday, February 23 OhShit Word presents the art, music and culture expo at Spiritbar. Donations will go to support the Brooklyn Fire Relief. Doors open at 10 p.m. Thursday, February 23 at The Royal Moombeam Hustle offers up the best hip hop, reggae, dub and more. No cover. Doors open at 9 p.m. Friday, February 24 The

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Jurassic 5’s Chali 2na is back at Spiritbar on Wednesday, February 22. Chali 2na has done it all. From his days growing up on the hardscrabble streets of Chicago’s south side, to his subsequent explosion onto Los Angeles’ burgeoning hip-hop scene, to his tenure as MC for seminal hip-hop group Jurassic 5, Chali epitomizes the portrait of a 21st century artist. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information is available through the Hume Hotel.

Polyrhythmics with Lint and Rafferty Funksmith play the Royal. The Royal is proud to present The Polyrhythmics. This band are perking up ears and igniting the dance floors every where they play. They’ve been voted the best new band in Seattle for 2011 and have been spending their time playing to packed clubs and festivals all over the northwest United States. They are an all original eight-piece afro-funk and world beat orchestra. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets $15 available at Urban Legends and liveattheroyal.com Friday, February 24 at Spiritbar. Vancouver's Rococode will take the stage. Rococode is

an evolving band of four Vancouver and Victoria musicians. They have been working hard to bring fans into their world through a collective desire to make adventurous, badass and meaningful pop music. In fact, all the members of Rococode have ever done is make music. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel. Funkanomics plays Spiritbar with Freddy J on Saturday, February 25. Juwee, FxFarmer and Bobby Kudlicz: the three headz from the south of Germany, who launched the project Funkanomics in late 2006, have since then been touring extensively in the club scene. They have taken their beat contoured live experience and mixed it with their own funked up style in their productions. A sound that is designed for the dance floor and made up of beautiful crunchy bass lines, coupled with pumping grooves. A merger that works and once it starts can’t be stopped. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information is available at The Hume Hotel. The Royal is opening their doors to the community on Saturday, February 25. The Man in Havana will be on deck to help launch the new microbrew beer, wine list and nonalcoholic drinks. Doors open at 9 p.m. No cover. James Lamb and David Newberry open the Unplugged Sessions at noon on Saturday, February 25. Since 2005, James has released two albums, been featured numerous times on CBC radio, is a 2009 Arts Wells songwriting competition award winner, and has performed in countless venues across Canada. David’s live shows are known for his storytelling, audience interaction and off the cuff comedy. He’s releasing a new CD and has established him as a legitimate force in

Canadian music. Next is An Elegant Touch with some celtic and classical music. Composed of Ruth Langevin on flute, Dorothy Fraser on harp and piano and Rosie Simms on violin. Another new group to Ellison’s, The Trafalgar Coffeehouse Singers. These up and coming singing sensations perform old standards and contemporary songs. More info is available at Ellison’s Cafe’s Facebook page.

dance floor all night long. On Friday, February 24 at Finley's Glacier Gymnastics Burger and Beer Fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Come down and support local sports in your community Also if your team or organization is wanting to raise some funds come down and see how it happens and we would be happy to book your date! Finley’s Saturday we have live music and free cover with our all request DJ from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. playing the best of Top 40 from all the ages. Come down to Finley’s if you feel like dancing!

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James Lamb and David Newberry perform on Sunday, February 26 at John Ward Fine Coffee at 7:30 p.m.

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Finley’s Wednesday wing and wine night get a pound of wings and wine with karaoke to follow. Enjoy our busy wing and wine night from 5 to 10 p.m. Karaoke from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. Finley’s Thursday night with a live DJ and great entertainment for all the students come down. $2 wine, 9 ounce beer and any highball. And a $2 appetizer menu. Come down and enjoy the old school pricing at Finley’s. Finley’s Friday after work party starts at 5 p.m. with a toonie buffet, frosty pints of beer and $5.50 Jager bombs. Friday night at Finley’s free cover and an all request DJ from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with top 40 tunes that keep you on the

The Craft Connection is calling for submissions of original work for Gallery 378’s annual home and garden show, Garden Inspirations running April 1 to July 31. To submit, pick up a form at the store at 378 Baker Street or online at craftconnection.org. Submission deadline March 15. A Call for Artists! Plans for the second (non-annual) fantastic art sale are underway. This is a great opportunity for artists to empty out their studios and attics to make room for new work. Once again, Kate Bridger is organizing this event which will likely take place in Nelson towards the end of May. There are no commissions, just a modest set-up fee. Interested artists are invited to contact Bridger at kbridger@telus.net for details. For concert announcements and upcoming events follow [vurb] on Twitter @NelsonVurb or like us on Facebook. If you have an event that you’d like the community to know about try adding it to our new online calendar found at nelsonstar.com or email vurb@nelsonstar.com

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Politicians Going Paperless

Council joins iPad movement

News Rescue team finds missing skiers on Kootenay Pass

MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

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Nelson city council is going paperless. Like other councils and boards in the region, the City has decided that the use of Apple iPads and computers will save on the cost of photocopying and collating reports and agendas. “We spend $15,000 on photocopying alone to produce council agendas as well as the staff time to copy and collate the reports,” said city manager Kevin Cormack. Agendas and reports are already created electronically and Cormack said the only matter left to discuss was what equipment they will use to view the documents. “They are cost effective and easy to use for council,” said Cormack. “Our agenda software supplier is also developing an application to make this even easier to use.” Cormack said some city councillors are opting to use

A search and rescue team located two missing skiers yesterday morning after they spent a chilly night on the Kootenay Pass. The pair from Nelson, a man and woman, both 29, were reportedly backcountry skiing towards Ripple Ridge cabin at the top of the pass when they became disoriented in heavy fog. They were found hiking near

the Ministry of Highways works yard the next day after spending the night in a snow cave. They were cold and wet but otherwise in good health and were taken to the highways office by snowmobile to warm up and dry off. Nelson Search and Rescue was contacted after the pair was reported overdue but determined for safety reasons that they could not send a crew out until Tuesday morning, when a helicopter and avalanche technicians were dispatched.

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their own laptops and they will order and test iPads with the hopes of having them at the council table in March. Councillors will also be able to access past documents and policies such as bylaws, the Downtown and Waterfront Sustainable Master Plan and the Official Community Plan. “This make it easier for

council to bring these documents to meetings and also reduces paper costs as they are updated or changed, or if we have a change in council,” said Cormack. “We see this as a huge efficiency for staff, good for the environment and more convenient for council. It is a win, win, win.”

Democracy doesn’t come cheap. It cost over $63,300 to hold the Regional District of Central Kootenay’s elections last fall, which saw races in seven out of 11 electoral areas. That was the total amount spent on advertising, hall rentals, printing ballots, and election officials’ stipends, according to chief elec-

tions officer Randy Matheson. Partnering with school district elections where applicable reduced the regional district’s share to about $52,700. Matheson estimates it will cost about $81,000 in 2014 if elections are held in every electoral area. The regional district will set aside $27,000 for each of the next three years to meet the projected costs — up from the present budget of $25,000.

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What is the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership?

The idea of working together on a regional basis isn’t new, but it’s certainly one that seems easier to talk about then act upon. As a greater community, we all know that it makes sense to support each other’s efforts, celebrate each other’s successes, and generally try to coordinate our efforts to achieve results that are mutually beneficial. It was with the greater good of the community in mind that the Economic Development Partnership was formed. The Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership is an economic initiative that was established in 2005. Our partners are: The City of Nelson, Regional District Areas E and F Community Futures Central Kootenay Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce.

The Partnership was formed so that local and community economic development opportunities could be pursued jointly, efficiently and effectively. Our approach to economic development is a broad one. We nurture partnerships, encourage communication, act as a catalyst for change and facilitate development. Our goal is to foster a business environment in Nelson and area that is resilient, sustainable and

well-rounded. Because our approach is a broad one, the outcomes we achieve can be hard to measure. Our role is a supporting one: we help bring the key partners to the table so that all the necessary components that make up a thriving community and economy are working in tandem.

Advisory Committee Members City of Nelson: Paula Kiss and Deb Kozak RDCK Areas E & F: Greg Lawrence and Gary McCandlish Community Futures: Bob Wright and Ron Ross

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The Chamber AGM and Business after Business will take place at the New Grand Hotel on Thursday, March 29 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The event will feature Business Excellence Awards that we will be rolling out this year, as well as the Election of Directors. If you would like to become a Chamber Director, there is an opportunity for new directors to put their name forward. You need to have been a member in good standing for at least 90 days prior to the election. Nomination papers are available at the Chamber of Commerce office at 225 Hall Street, or by emailing tom@discovernelson.com. You need the papers signed by two current members of the Chamber, and have them turned into the Chamber offices no later than March 10. The Chamber will be expanding their Chamber Business of the Year award to become the Chamber Business Excellence Awards. The awards will recognize businesses and business leaders in Nelson and area that have achieved excellence in the community through their efforts and initiatives. The recipients are business people that display a sustained commitment to positive business development, economic growth, as well as community support initiatives. Judges for the NDCC Business Excellence Awards are established or former established members of the business community who will not benefit in any manner based on who is selected. Identities of the judges will be kept confidential. Voting will take place through promotional inserts in the Nelson Star as well as through the Chamber of Commerce membership. Winners will be invited to, and announced at the NDCC Annual General Meeting March 29. See you at the AGM, for a glass of wine and some social networking.

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The Chamber in cooperation with the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership invite you to our next Business after Business networking opportunity at the Hume Hotel. The Business after Business events are very well attended networking opportunities. Stop by for a glass of wine, a beverage and some appies between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday February 23. As part of the evening the Economic Development Partnership will have a short presentation on Business Productivity. Recently the Chamber hosted a focus group on Business Productivity, to assist a Community Futures initiative. In order to get a handle on ways to improve small and medium sized business productivity, Community Futures of Central Kootenay is completing the background research on a workplace productivity initiative. This project will focus on how business support organizations can help address the issue of productivity and innovation within our business community. Community Futures Central Kootenay is conducting background research on productivity and innovation and will also be launching a diagnostic tool that will be focused on how to increase productivity for the small and medium enterprises. Employers in this region face an additional challenge of higher than the provincial average aging workforce and lower than average immigration patterns. In the not too distance future the potential is there for our region’s productivity to fall further behind due to labour and skills shortages. See you Thursday February 23. Drop by with your staff, or your next door business neighbor and find out more about this important initiative

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News Local Business

Sales up, but Pacific Insight records Q2 loss

Give us a voice, regional district tells BC Hydro

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Pacific Insight is reporting a net loss in its second quarter ending December 31, despite a 14 per cent increase in sales over the same period the previous year. The electronics manufacturer, which has headquarters just outside Nelson, made $9.26 million in sales compared to $8.12 million during its second quarter of 2010. Sales for the last six months of 2011 were $17.67 million, a 10 per cent increase over the $16 mil-

lion achieved during that span of 2010. In a news release, the company says it had a net loss of $8,000 in the second quarter compared to a net loss of $166,000 the previous year. Year to date results show a loss of $439,000 or seven cents per share, compared to a loss of $39,000 or one cent per share in the six months ending December 31, 2010. Pacific Insight makes products for the automotive, commercial, and specialty markets, and is one of the region’s largest employers.

The Regional District of Central Kootenay wants a say in the future of BC Hydro’s Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program. Although the board has already condemned the pending closure of the program’s Nelson office, it passed another motion Thursday asking for greater input in developing the new delivery model. “I would like us to be a player in the recommendation,” Nelson mayor John Dooley said. “We need to be much more forceful in our message to government. This program is too important to us.” The Nelson office is expected to close March 31. The seven full-time staff —consisting of five biologists, one GIS technician, and one clerical position — will be displaced or laid off. One person has already left while another has taken a position with BC Hydro in Vancouver. A full-time position in Cranbrook is also affected. BC Hydro says it will continue to spend $3.1 million on habitat restoration in the Columbia region, as required by its water license, but plans to lean more heavily on community groups to carry out the work.

Trafalgar will be hosting an initial orientation for grade 5 students planning to attend Trafalgar next year. All grade 5 public school students will be coming with their school, but students from outside the public system are also welcome to take part. The orientation will start at 8:45 on Monday, February 27 and end at approximately 11:30. If your child would like to attend, please contact the school to let us know and join us at 8:45 on the 27th!

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The original brick powerhouse at Bonnington was completed in 1907 and has been expanded three times to accommodate new generators. The 1910 addition was also in brick, while those in 1928 and 1949 were in concrete. (A separate facility was built to house the fifth generator, installed in 1995.) Among its quirks, the building doesn’t require any heat other than what’s produced by the generators themselves. It also has a large empty space — a provision for an extra unit that was never used. The powerhouse was officially named after local architect Alex Carrie in 1994.

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During its construction, there was no road to the powerhouse, so John (Paddy) Miles ran a ferry across the Kootenay River at a spot known as Miles Ferry or Miles Crossing. Miles was a former policeman, better known for breaking the law than keeping it. In 1906, he applied for a hotel license on his property, but was denied partly due to the city’s objection to the sale of liquor near the power plant. Frustrated, Miles accosted Mayor William Gillette — and was fined $20. In 1908, Miles and two ferry passengers were swept over Bonnington Falls to their deaths. Before long,

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Inside the powerhouse is the guts of what provides electricity to the Nelson area.

Miles Ferry vanished from the map.

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The keeper of Nelson Hydro’s power plant history, Kevin Johnson, has spent 20 years getting to know its idiosyncrasies as the day-to-day attendant. He also has a family connection to its operation: his great grandfather, Ed Picard, knew Paddy Miles and was a brother-in-law to Tom Needham, the plant’s first superintendent. Picard left a fascinating memoir that includes a rare glimpse into life in the West Kootenay during the late 1880s.

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The Bonnington plant has five generators: G1 operated from 1907 until completion of the Kootenay Canal in 1974 and produced 750 kilowatts (three quarters of a mega-

watt). It was the first generator built by Allis Chalmers Bullock of Montreal. G2, with a rated capacity of one megawatt, operated from 1910 to 1995. G3 (2.5 megawatts) was in service from 1928-74 and 198895. G4 (six megawatts) has been in use since 1949 and is currently being rewound. G5 (seven megawatts) was installed in 1995 to take the place of G2 and G3, which are now standby units.

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Nelson Hydro still has daily logbooks for the power plant dating back to 1910. They’re pretty dry reading, but in at least one case came in handy for diagnosing an historical problem on one of the generators.

station was completely run-of-river. A wooden dam was built in 1910, and replaced in 1940 with a concrete dam with a higher head.

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Before the road to the power plant was improved, the city provided housing for workers. There was a boarding house where the substation now stands, plus several individual homes. Most were demolished in the mid-1980s because the city didn’t want the liability of renting them to non-Hydro employees. The final home was torn down within the last decade.

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Feature Continued from Page 14 provided consulting services to Grand Forks, which has its own electrical distribution system and buys power wholesale from FortisBC — a legacy of a city-owned power plant operated on the Smelter Lake dam there from 1932-46. Many other cities and villages generated their own power, including Kaslo, New Denver, and Slocan, but as demand increased, their systems were absorbed or replaced by West Kootenay Power or BC Hydro. A few places still buy power wholesale and redistribute it to residents — namely Summerland, Penticton, Kelowna, and New Westminster — but Nelson is the only city left in the generation business.

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Nelson’s ability to meet its own power needs has changed over the decades. In the early years, the Bonnington plant supplied all commercial and residential customers as well as the streetcar system and Civic Centre. By the 1940s, however, the city began to buy extra electricity from West Kootenay Power during low water, and by the mid-1950s the two systems were permanently linked. Today Nelson generates about 55 per cent of its own power over the course of a year — it meets all of the demand at high water in the spring, but only about onethird during peak load — and buys the rest from FortisBC.

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While construction of the highway interchange in the early 1970s destroyed any sign of the original Cottonwood Creek dam, stone footings from the power plant can still be seen behind the Rod and Gun Club. After the Bonnington powerhouse began operation, the old plant was leased to A. Gordon French for zinc ore reduction experiments. The generator and wheel were later sold to Canadian Marble Works at Marblehead, and then in 1913 went to Mirror Lake, where they provided residents with power for at least 20 years. One of the early generators is on display outside the old The keeper of Nelson Hydro’s power plant history, Kevin Johnson, Nelson museum on Anderson has spent 20 years getting to know its idiosyncrasies as the day-toStreet. Greg Nesteroff photo day attendant.

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Feature Energy in BC: Celebrating Heritage Week in British Columbia

Nelson’s power past: A timeline focussed on energy April 23, 1892: Nelson Electric Light Co. is incorporated with the goal of erecting and maintaining electric lights for the city. The company’s charter gives it the authority to divert and use Cottonwood Creek. Directors include James Gilker, Thomas Madden, Charles Ink, and John Houston — who later becomes the city’s founding mayor. 1897: The plant is enlarged. A six-foot Tutthill water wheel drives two new and slightly bigger generators.

April 1893: After hitting a few snags, and with its completion deadline looming, the company’s charter is amended to grant it a 16-month extension.

1897-98: The company proposes to sell its assets to the newlyincorporated City of Nelson for $40,000. The city agrees and puts it to referendum. The first count is defeated by nine votes. A recount is ordered, and the bylaw is declared passed by a majority of two.

1901: West Kootenay Power offers to supply the City of Nelson with power, as it struggles to meet demand. The city refuses, but asks the electric tramway company to provide power for city streets. The tramway company, in turn, is supplied by West Kootenay Power.

August 1894: The hydro plant still isn’t ready, so a steam-powered plant is installed as a stopgap measure. R.E. Lemon’s store is the first to be electrified. The Cottonwood Creek plant ruins today.

1898: Dr. E.C. Arthur takes the city to court, demanding the bylaw be quashed due to conflict of interest: mayor John Houston and three aldermen are directors or shareholders of the company. He also claims the returning officer could not account for all the ballots.

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1904: The city is granted another water license at Bonnington, bringing the total to three times the capacity of the Cottonwood Creek plant.

1898: Arthur wins his case, but Houston appeals, testifying he absented himself from the vote to put the sale to the referendum, and did not influence its passage. The BC Supreme Court rules in the city’s favour, clearing the way for municipal ownership of the utility. 1905: In a pair of referendums, residents overwhelmingly approve $200,000 to build a powerhouse at Bonnington.

1900-01: Following constant complaints about poor service and frequent outages, Houston and city engineer Andrew McCulloch explore the hydroelectric potential of the Kootenay River. The city obtains a water license and a deed to 40 acres on the south side of Upper Bonnington Falls — much to the chagrin of West Kootenay Power, which has a plant downstream.

1905: West Kootenay Power obtains an injunction restraining the city’s work at Bonnington on the grounds the blasting is blocking the flow of water to their turbines and damaging their machinery.

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February 1, 1896: The Cottonwood Creek plant, consisting of a pair of 36-inch (91-centimetre) Pelton wheels belted to two 35 kilowatt DC generators, finally begins operating. It’s the first hydroelectric generating facility in BC.

1906: The city appeals to the BC Supreme Court and wins. The judge comments that rocks in the Kootenay River are no less prone to the laws of gravity than any others.

January 26, 1907: City power plant starts operations. 1908: Voters approve $85,000 bylaw for a second generator, which goes into service on June 1, 1910.

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History of Nelson Hydro and hydro generation by the City of Nelson ... Nelson Hydro’s Bonnington Falls Power Plant, a 16MW hydroelectric generation facility at Upper Bonnington Falls, 16 km southwest of Nelson, continues to generate power for the City of Nelson and surrounding area for over 100 years. Nelson is the only City in BC that owns and operates a Generation Facility and Electric Utility. This could have only happened by the early vision of Nelson’s Àrst Mayor, John Houston, who was a whole-hearted believer in public-owned utilities. Today, the Utility serves approximately 9,800 customers in, and around, Nelson and continues to be an important part of the City. The power plant serves an important function in that it provides a low cost rate source of electricity. The Plants’ current water license allows a year-round output of 9.1 MW, which represents about 55% of our annual energy requirements. Operating costs for generation includes maintenance of the generating units, the buildings, the property, water license fees, and insurance. On February 1, 1896 the dam at Cottonwood Falls commenced operation producing power for the City of Nelson. It was the Àrst hydro electric plant in BC. In January of 1907 the new Bonnington Falls plant started to generate electricity. To build the plant a crew of 100 men worked 2 ½ months excavating 17,000 cubic yards of rock for the intake canal and powerhouse. The use of electricity quickly grew and Unit 1 was soon nearing its capacity to keep up. On September 17, 1908 voters of Nelson approved a bylaw of $85,000 to provide for a second unit at the Bonnington Falls plant. No major changes were made during the Àrst World War, but as soon as peace came, the North Shore began to agitate for electric power, resulting in a successful bylaw for supply to Willow Point in 1923, and eventually to Woodbury Creek to serve the Kootenay Florence Mine. By 1928, the plant had again reached its generating capacity, and a bylaw was prepared to ask Nelson voters to approve construction of a third unit at Bonnington. The voters approved, and construction began. The economic beneÀts of the City-owned utility were listed in a talk which long-time City clerk, W.A. Wasson gave in 1937. In 36 years of operation of City-owned power plants, $2,776,191 had come into the City coffers, allowing for such “luxuries” as cheap electricity, the Civic Centre and the stability of the City Ànances. By the end of the Second World War, the City was once again at the limit of its power generation, and a bylaw was passed in 1946 to add a fourth unit of 6, 500 horsepower. The new unit opened by Mayor Thomas Waters on December 7, 1949. Earlier in 1949 the controller of water rights of BC had written to the City suggesting that in view of possible effects of developments on the Columbia River, Nelson might want to consider the usefulness of an additional 1,400 cubic feet of water over and above its existing licence. The City replied that indeed it would like to apply for the additional water. The City came close to losing the plant in the early 1970’s because of the construction of the BC Hydro Kootenay Canal Project. Land expropriation and loss of water use were the main issues, but thanks to the hard work of opposition parties in Victoria and at home, a settlement was made and the City Plant continued to operate at a reduced capacity once the Kootenay Canal Project was completed in 1975. In 1993 Nelson voters approved a bylaw to build a new power house and generator just downstream of the existing plant. The turbine receives its water though a 100 meter long tunnel that was drilled and blasted through solid rock up the existing forebay. More information on the history of Nelson Hydro can be found on the City’s website at www.nelson.ca

Cottonwood Falls - 1896

Bonnington Falls Generator Unit 1 - 1907

Nelson Hydro’s Past ...1910 Nelson Hydro employees in front of the G2 generator which began operation June 1st, 1910.

Nelson Hydro’s Present and Future ....2011 Nelson Hydro employees in front of the G2 generator

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Feature 1922: Residents approve a bylaw to extend service to Willow Point.

1924: The city extends service to Harrop, Procter, Balfour, Queens Bay, and several Woodbury and Ainsworth mines. At some point, Blewett and Taghum also fall under its purview.

March 26, 1923: Power is turned on to the North Shore after submarine cables are sunk and stretched across the lake at the ferry landing.

1928: Bylaw adopted for third generator, which begins operating July 7, 1929. 1946: Bylaw adopted for fourth generator. It officially goes into service on December 7, 1949.

1971: The province threatens to expropriate 38 acres of cityowned land for BC Hydro’s Kootenay Canal project.

1972: City council agrees to sell the land if BC Hydro buys the city’s power plant and distribution system. The province says no. Eventually, the government expropriates a little over 25 acres and the city receives a reputed $400,000.

1974: Generators No. 1 and 2 are retired with the completion of the Kootenay Canal, reducing the city’s power production by 15 per cent.

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1975: The city’s power plant becomes fully automated, eliminating two of three shifts. The employees are reassigned within the city.

1996: The city’s electrical department is rebranded Nelson Hydro. 2007: The Bonnington plant celebrates its centennial, along with its by-now silent Generator No. 1. Three years later, the still-operable Generator No. 2 turns 100.

1988: After extensive negotiations with the province, the city gains increased water rights — generating an extra 1,200 kilowatts and $250,000 per year. Generator No. 2 is fired back up.

1993: Residents approve an $8.75 million power plant upgrade and addition of a fifth generator. June 1995: Generator No. 5 unit officially commissioned to take the place of units No. 2 and 3.

TOP — An old meter at the plant. MIDDLE — A postcard shows the generating station during spring. LEFT —The power plant has logbooks dating back to 1910.

Q. What creek was BC’s first power plant on? Find out on Touchstones Nelson’s virtual exhibit, The Balance of Power at virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Hydro/en/dams

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OUR NEW BUILDING IS COMPLETE! Thank you to all those in our community that contributed to its completion. Contributors to our New Vehicle Storage Building Contractors and Trades People

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Leafs End Regular Season on a High Against Beaver Valley; Playoffs Start Friday

Bring on the Rebels BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor

It was the perfect playoff primer. On the eve of the post season, the Nelson Junior Leafs faced the KIJHL’s top team and came away with two impressive efforts, beating the Beaver Valley Nitehawks 7-2 on Friday night and dropping a 4-3 contest in double overtime. “I think this weekend really proved that we are ready for playoffs,” said Leafs sniper Patrick Martens. “Beating Beaver Valley and then losing in doubleovertime... we showed we can play with the best team in the league.” Leafs coach Frank Maida agrees. “We had a really good weekend,” said the team’s bench boss. “It was a stepping stone to get us ready for the playoffs.” Opening the first of a home-and-home at the Nelson and District Community Complex on Friday, the Leafs set to distance themselves from the Nitehawks quickly, scoring three goals within just two minutes in the first period. In front of one of the largest crowds of the season, Matthew Naka, Max Mois and Andrew Miller each put a mark on the board in the first period. The Nitehawks looked frustrated trying to bounce back, but made Leafs goaltender Patrick Defoe’s job look easy as their shots fired way off target. In the second frame the Leafs took six penalties — including a crowd pleaser from the Leafs’ Miller who

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FINAL STANDINGS Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W L T Beaver Valley 52 42 7 0 Castlegar 52 37 11 1 Nelson 52 30 17 0 Spokane 52 21 28 1 Grand Forks 52 1 49 0

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Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W Fernie 52 35 Kimberley 52 36 Creston Valley 52 30 Golden 52 21 Columbia Val. 52 3

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Recent Results Friday, February 17 Beaver Valley 7 Nelson 2 North Okanagan 3 Revelstoke 4 Kamloops 3 Chase 1 Sicamous 2 Kelowna 3 Penticton 2 Princeton 3 Spokane 2 Castlegar 12 Kimberley 5 Creston Valley 7 Fernie 4 Columbia Valley 2 Summerland 5 Osoyoos 3 Saturday, February 18 Nelson 3 Beaver Valley 4 (OT) North Okanagan 8 Chase 2 Revelstoke 5 Sicamous 2 Osoyoos 3 Penticton 2 Columbia Valley 3 Fernie 8 Castlegar 5 Spokane 2 Golden 6 Creston Valley 4 Princeton 4 Summerland 5 Sunday, February 19 Creston Valley 1 Golden 2 Sicamous 6 Revelstoke 5 (OT) Grand Forks 3 Spokane 6 Summerland 4 Kamloops 12 Penticton 4 Kelowna 5 Kimberley 7 Fernie 2 END REGULAR SEASON

In a spirited tilt, Nelson’s Andrew Miller (left) scrapped with Beaver Valley’s Craig Martin during the second period of Friday night’s game at the NDCC. Samuel Dobrin photo

dropped the gloves against Beaver Valley’s Craig Martin — allowing the Nitehawks to regain some ground and score their only two marks of the game, in answer to Nik Newman’s second period opening goal but not enough. “While our second period wasn’t as strong, I thought we played two really good periods,” said Martens. In the third, the Leafs continued their rock solid defensive play and locked out the noticeably frustrated Nitehawks once more and added another three marks. “It was a big win and a big boost of confidence going into Castlegar next weekend,

so it feels good for us,” said Mois. In the rematch on Saturday night in Fruitvale, Nitehawks sniper Martin scored just over eight minutes into the opening period when he notched a goal on the powerplay. Five minutes after that Leafs captain Tyler Parfeniuk scored his first goal of the season on the powerplay to tie the score at 1-1. The Nitehawks came out strong in the second period scoring two goals on Defoe — who was getting his second straight start — in the first ten minutes of the middle stanza. Chris Derochie was first and Martin increased the score to 3-1 with

his second powerplay goal of the night. With just over six minutes left in the second, Leafs forward Newman cut the lead to one with a powerplay goal of his own. Early in the third period Brett Norman tied the score at 3-3 and that’s the way it stood at the end of regulation. With just over a minute left in the second overtime, Ryan Edwards ended the game with his 35th goal of the season. The Nitehawks were the elite team in the league during the regular season, losing Story continues to ‘Leafs’ on Page 25

Nelson Leafs Leaders

PLAYER Nik Newman Brett Norman Colton Schell Patrick Martens Carson Willians

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The Chamber is a strong credible voice for more than 500 businesses, organizations and individuals, representing thousands of employees We advocate for sustainable economic development in support of a vibrant community The Chamber also offers the #1 Group Insurance plan for you and your employees. To find out more, or to join the Chamber, call today 250 352 3433.

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER of the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership and Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce

Did you know that it is Chamber of Commerce week?

This week is Chamber of Commerce Week, an opportunity for Chambers of Commerce across the province to demonstrate the outstanding value they provide to their communities. This value comes in the form of benefits and services to stimulate local economies, direct community promotion and support, and engaging in an important multi-level advocacy role which benefits the entire province. The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce volunteer board and membership work together for the common good of the community. A better community means better business conditions. Working with all levels of government and our community partners, we want to be involved in activities that can give your business, or organization the opportunity to succeed. Your Chamber is the voice of a membership of 500 plus businesses in Nelson and area. Through the Nelson Economic Development Partnership we continue to focus on business retention activities, investing in initiatives like the shop local campaign, promoting and developing business educational workshops on succession planning, business valuation, business productivity and human resources issues. We will continue to act as the first point of contact and to build on the Invest Kootenay website, an opportunity for business owners to connect with interested investors, and to provide key economic development and relocation information for those considering, moving or investing in our region. The NDCC is also a member of the BC and Canadian Chambers of Commerce and have a solid relationship with both Provincial and Federal governments. Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Kevin Falcone notes, “BC’s chambers of commerce are an important and respected voice of the province’s business community, representing more than 30,000 businesses of every size and in every sector. They are at the forefront of public policy development, and the public benefits from the advice we get as we work to foster a strong economy that attracts investment and jobs to B.C.”

A message from Chuck Bennett President Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce

Advocacy efforts of Chambers of Commerce in BC represent some of their most important work. Chambers raise issues that concern both their members and the community at large with Local, Provincial and Federal governments. The network of over 125 Chambers of Commerce across BC is a unique business organization, and gives issues a voice beyond the local level. This provides much needed input to public policy, which benefits local economic

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and social well-being. The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce has been actively involved in BC Chamber Annual General Meetings, where policy advocacy issues are actively debated and resolved that help develop a more favorable climate for business on a provincial and national basis. This includes priority areas such as competitive taxation and regulations, crime and public safety, reform of local government, job skills training, transportation, and a vibrant resource sector. The Chamber has been successful in advocating for and achieving more favorable business taxation levels in the Province that allow small and medium sized business remain competitive, ensuring ongoing predictable funding for Provincial and Regional Destination Marketing Organizations which includes the Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism Association and Kootenay Rockies Tourism, Equitable Police Funding for communities such as Nelson with our own Municipal Police Force. The Nelson Chamber is also advocating for the development of a long term strategic plan to guide airport infrastructure investment where it will have the greatest regional economic development stimulus. Other transportation policy issues developed and approved at the 2011 AGM include a Southern BC Transportation and Infrastructure plan for Highway 3 to help stimulate economic development and to improve transportation safety in Southern BC, development of a rural community transit plan. Direct support for businesses and the community constitute another central area of the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce focus. Chambers of Commerce provide benefit, service and educational programs to their membership, supporting businesses and helping them achieve success. Chambers of Commerce also work diligently to promote and assist their communities. This support for both local businesses and the areas in which they operate directly stimulates local economies and creates vibrant communities around the province. Chambers of Commerce are community leaders in action. Chamber of Commerce Week recognizes and applauds this important contribution, and brings further awareness about the Chamber Network’s influence and importance to members of the public and Chamber members alike. Throughout the year, the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce will continue to offer events designed to benefit our membership, including the popular Business after Business networking events, speaker based programs and educational opportunities. Again, thank you very much for your ongoing support of the Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce. Without members, a Chamber of Commerce simply would not exist. Working together, we can help build a stronger Chamber, and in turn a stronger economic region.

’S PROUD ACKSON HOLE & GRILL 524 Vernon Street, Nelson BC 250.354.1919

SUPPORTER OF THE NELSON AND DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership current initiatives Focus on Business Retention and Expansion

During the summer of 2010 we took the pulse of the local business climate by interviewing over 200 Nelson and area business owners. A wide variety of types of businesses participated in the Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) survey, including manufacturing, tech sector, home based businesses, tourism, retail storefront and professional services. The BRE results highlighted several priority areas where the Partnership can act as support to local business. The message we heard loud and clear through the BRE was that business owners are interested in opportunities for training and networking. The speed of business has increased and owners are finding they have to constantly adapt in order to remain competitive. Taking the cue from these BRE results, the Partnership maintained and increased its focus on coordinating training activities in 2011. We worked with a broad range of community partners to sponsor the following training sessions, keynotes and events:

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Nelson Star Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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Sports

Did you know? In healthy adults, an estimated 100 billion red cells and 400 million white cells are produced each hour! Neat huh?

Pee Wees Claim Cranbrook Championship The Nelson Pee Wee House Stingrays returned from the East Kootenay this past weekend wearing gold medals around their necks. The Stingrays ran a 5-0 record to capture the Cranbrook pee wee tournament. In the first game the Nelson club beat their Kootenay neighbour Castlegar Saints 6-0 on Friday afternoon. The locals followed that up with two straight wins on Saturday over the Kimberley Nitros (9-5) and Cranbrook Dodge (10-3). In the tournament semi-finals the Stingrays disposed of Creston 8-2 to set up a final game match-up with the Lethbridge Predators. Quin Hall paced Nelson by scoring three times, with Jaydon Wouters adding two of his own and Jayden Dyck chipping in with one. The 6-4 win gave the Nelson team their first tournament victory of the season. Next up for the Stingrays is the West Kootenay playoffs which begin Friday in Nakusp. Heading into the playoffs the Stingrays are ranked second while the Nelson Pee Wee House Leafs are ranked ninth. Obituary

Robert John Phillips Robert John Phillips the 5th, was born in Saint John New Brunswick on August 15, 1958. He passed away unexpectedly in Melaque, Mexico on February 9, 2012. John grew up in New Brunswick and graduated in 1976 from Simonds High School. At Johnny’s first job he worked as a milk man from 1977 - 78. Then John relocated to Calgary, Alberta. He spent the next few years getting his pipe fitters ticket and graduated at the top of his class. He met his Maureen in 1982 and they then moved to Surrey British Columbia where they worked. John started John Phillips Mechanical, and later Protection Sprinklers with Tim McLellan in Surrey, where they lived until 1996. They moved to Ymir and purchased The Ymir Hotel with good friends and ran that until they sold it in 2005. Many, many good times and lot’s of laughs in those 9 years. There is still evidence of Johnny’s burn outs in the Hotel. At the same time John established Kootenay Sprinkler Installations. Johns’ professionalism was reflected in his work. He was highly respected in the industry and very much loved by all his employees. John is survived by his wife Maureen, son Jason (Heidi), Grandsons Riley John and Blake. Mother Carol, Brothers Al (Mim), Doug, Steve (Diane). Sisters Lorraine and Margaret. Uncle Gary (Sue), Aunt Bunny, Aunt Dodie and all his many, many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father Robert Phillips, Grandparents Robert and Margarette Phillips, and Theodore and

Margorie Jones. John’s family was very important to him, and he was devoted to each and everyone of them. Being from a large family, John alway said you had to be quick to the dinner table in the Phillips household. A viewing was held Friday afternoon from 4:00 – 5:30pm at Thompson’s Chapel of Service in Nelson, BC. A memorial service took place on Saturday, February 18 at 1:00 pm in the Ymir Community Hall in Ymir. Johnny photos and stories were shared with all who attended. John was a very charitable man and he took every opportunity to help others. Donations to Habitat for Humanity can be made on their website www.habitatwk.ca or their Nelson office at 609 – 622 Front Street in lieu of flowers. John was a generous man to say the least. Nothing was too much, whatever people needed, he found a way. Whether it be tipping, lending, buying or just supporting friends and family he could ALWAYS be counted on. He was quick with a story or a joke, always with a big laugh or a grin. His grandchildren got the full benefit of a perfect“Pa Pa” He made sure they had all the opportunities possible, Hockey, swimming, music, whatever they wanted. Teaching Riley John to ride his bike was quite an event, after convincing him that it would be much more fun than the Scooter. After 10 minutes of running behind him, John had him riding and loving it. Riley John was so proud of his accomplishment and PaPa John had a grin from ear to ear. Blakes’big adventure at the lake with PaPa was teaching him how to drive the “speedy” boat and learning the “sandwich” song. John and Mo also built the boys an elaborate play fort for the yard where they spend countless hours playing. Those two little boys were the apple of his eye. Johnny was also known as “Johnny Kristofferson”because of the numerous times he would entertain us with his rendition of Kris’s songs... his favourite musical artist. John bought his first motorcycle in 1980 - a brand new Harley Davidson Shovelhead which earned the nickname “the great punkin” because of it’s colour. Their love of motorcycling took them to places where they met many, many people, most of whom became long time dear friends. Anyone that rode with Our Johnny could count on him to find any hidden backroad pub. John loved an adventure and many friends were lucky enough to be along for the ride with John and Mo on many of these for 30 years. Johnny taught Mo to ride, and in their many years they put on countless miles together. Each trip was an adventure, and in their lives together, they enjoyed each day and laughed more than we can all hope. Anywhere they stopped, John would INSIST that Mo get up and sing. He always loved to hear her sing. And he would always tell people “you’ve got to hear my Maureen” John was a FAST, HARD Riding Guy - putting on lots of miles, he loved to ride to different places, and meet new people. Trips to

Daytona Beach to hook up with the crew there, seeing the guys from New York, Louisiana, Texas and Florida was important to John. Annual trips to Kim and Deb’s to hook up with all the Albertans, and any Fast Truck or Ugly’s rally to make those reconnections where ever possible was a priority to John. The southern trips introduced the Canadians to Deep Fried Turkey’s. This brought the deep fried turkey recipe all the way from Louisiana to Western Canada. Of all the places he visited, including Mo’s family in Saskatchewan he never developed a taste for Perogies, he called them, “Gooey Little Dough Balls”. As well as motorcycling, Johnny and Mo enjoyed exotic locations , traveling by cruise ships, planes, airboats, catamaran, and even parasailing. From rolling the dice in Vegas to snowmobiling to tops of mountains they did it all. Sailing with Gary and Maria was always a highlight for John and he looked forward to their next sail together John introduced a lot of people to Smokin Hot Chicken Wings! Every payday, John would invite all his crew over for Wings and Beer so he didn’t have to go to all the job sites to pay everybody. On every Chicken Wing Payday… everyone showed up for work! John and Grant drank more dark beer and cooked more deep fried turkeys than any of us know, and “Thats a Fact!” Johnny was also famous for his Jo Jo’s. Every Fast truck party had a line up for Johnny’s Jo Jo’s, Wings, and his exuberant personality. In the early years he would pull up with a Coleman Stove tied on the back of his bike with a pot, oil and chicken wings. He would setup shop and feed everyone, and from there it just expanded to what we know now. He embraced Ymir winter living, learning to skate - or to Stop as he put it, and also learned to snowmobile. He enjoyed sledding up to the Paddy Shack with Eric where they often raced to the top to share a beer, a stogie and a laugh. Overnight sledding trips with George was also an adventure for the two of them. Johnny was a man of character….and a character of a man. Some of Johnny’s famous words…”I’d shut right up, if someone would bring me a beer”, and “you worries too much b’y”, “I’ll have one if Frank has one”, “Ieeeeee”, “How you doing kiddo”, “go on git.” If the true wealth of a man is his friendships then Johnny was very wealthy man. From Vancouver Island to Newfoundland, Washington State to the tip of Florida, John was a very rich man indeed. John was most the caring, generous, and non- judgemental man. He is a tremendous loss to us all and will be very sadly missed forever. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

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Sports Regina Beats Kootenay Ice

Hunt scores in front of pack of local support

Dryden Hunt gets swarmed by teammates after he scored on Saturday night in Cranbrook. Bob Hall photos

BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor

Nelson’s Dryden Hunt picked a perfect time to notch his third WHL goal of the season. On Saturday night in Cranbrook, the Regina Pats rookie scored the first goal of the game to help pace his team to a 4-2 win over the Kootenay Ice. Hunt’s marker came at the 18:23 mark of the first period when he one-timed a shot past Ice starter Nathan Lieuwen. “At first we got kind of caught in our defensive zone, just to get the puck and break out three-on-two,” Hunt told the Star after the game. “My linemates did a great job of getting me the puck.” With a healthy representation of Nelson fans at the Cranbrook Rec Plex — including two Nelson pee wee house teams in the East Kootenay for a weekend hockey tournament — Hunt brought many to their feet with the goal. “It’s one of those things that are undescribable,” he said. “All my family and friends here, being born in Cranbrook… to score that goal in front of all those people. It’s just unreal.” Hunt and his family moved to Nelson when he was in second year atom. Last season the 16-year-old played with the Nelson-based Kootenay Ice Midget AAA team. Regina took a 2-0 lead late in the second period when Los Angeles Kings draft pick Jordan Weal beat Lieuwen. The Ice stormed back early in the second period with two quick goals to tie the score. First Luke Paulson scored three minutes in on the powerplay. Just over a minute later Max Reinhart brought many of the 2,900 fans in attendance to their feet with the tying goal that beat Pats starter Matt Hewitt. Late in the third period the Ice ran into penalty troubles and the Pats capitalized. Morgan Klimchuk scored on the five-on-three advantage to give the Pats the lead with four minutes to play. With 30 seconds left in the game, Lane Scheidl capped the win with an empty net goal. The win put the Pats in seventh place in the WHL’s Eastern Conference at a key juncture in the season when a number of teams are battling for a playoff spot. The Pats are four points back of the fifth place Ice. “To beat this team is big for our team. To contribute with a goal makes it just that much better,” said Hunt. It was a night Hunt, his family, friends and supporters will not soon forget. “This is the most special game of the season for me, no doubt,” he said with a smile.

A special supplement in the February 29th Nelson Star. Contact Karen or Selina at 250-352-1890

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Glacier Gymnastics Club would like to thank the following businesses for their generous support during our Glacier Judges Cup competition:

Leafs have found new focus Continued from Page 19 only seven times and capturing the regular season banner by nine points over Castlegar and Revelstoke. Martens said heading into the weekend the task was clear. “It’s a team attitude which has changed a lot just in the last week,” said Martens, who finished the regular season with 40 goals despite missing 17 games while he was on a mid-season BCHL stint. “[Before the Beaver Valley

games] we all sat down together and talked about how it’s playoff time. We talked about how each guy has their own role and has to play that role. We have a four line team and it really showed against Beaver Valley.” The Leafs are now preparing for the first round of the KIJHL playoffs where they will face the Castlegar Rebels. The series opens in Castlegar with the first two games set for Friday and Saturday night. The

scene will shift to Nelson for games three and four which will be played at the NDCC on Monday and Tuesday. Though the Rebels finished 13 points ahead of Nelson, the regular season series between the two teams ended deadlocked with each team winning four games. The Star will feature a full playoff preview in Friday’s paper. — With files from Samuel Dobrin

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Many symptoms of the upper limbs such as tennis elbow, wrist tendonitis and shoulder problems can be caused by neck and upper back problems. The neck and upper back should be considered when a problem cannot be related to any recurrent action or trauma to the limb. Chiropractors see these types of conditions regularly. The nerves that exit the lower part of the neck combine to form a bundle called a plexus. This nerve bundle travels through the muscles of the neck, under the collarbone and under the pectoral muscles to ultimately supply the limb. This nerve bundle carries nervous information for muscle control, all sensory information (pain, touch, position sense) and special nerves that control functions such as blood vessel regulation, sweating, etc. When the neck or upper back becomes injured or there is a posture shift, the stress on the joints and increased work load of the muscles compress and irritate the nerves that are relaying information to and from the limb. The irritation of the nerves changes the ability of the brain to control and coordinate the muscles and sensation of the limb. Compression of the nerve bundle at the neck may be felt as pain in the limb. We see this in the lower limbs as well, low back pain with irritation of the sciatic nerve can be felt as pain down the leg and weakened muscles. If the correct diagnosis is made, chiropractic treatment of the neck will give relief and improved function in the arm. In many cases there may be a combination of compression at the neck and a secondary problem in the arm itself.

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Like retaining the services of an investment advisor, it makes sense to have a debt manager. As a mortgage broker with experience in real estate, investments and mortgage finance I am more of a debt manager than a Mortgage Broker. With experience in numerous areas including finance and real estate I help you create a debt management plan. I look for ways to save money now and in the future ensuring you are positioned for financial success. It is imperative that you create a good relationship with your debt manager much like you would with your investment advisor. My services are complimentary and I work independent of any one lending institution. By being independent and always having your best interest in mind I offer a service unique to anything you will find with an employee of an institution. Does your current mortgage holder want to save you money? Have they contacted you in the past couple of years to discuss how they can save you money on your debt? If the answer to either one of these questions is ‘no’, you need to consider utilizing my Free services. Proper debt management is as important as proper investment management!

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Can my child be gifted and have a learning disability?

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Yes. In the field of education, the most commonly used term for a gifted student with a co-occurring disability is “twice-exceptional learner.” It is often very challenging to identify these students, because their gifts may mask their disability, or their giftedness and disability may mask each other, making them appear to possess average abilities. That is, it is possible that a student’s “average” performance is the result of high cognitive ability, which allows for the student to compensate in a less-than-challenging curriculum, or that a student’s high cognitive ability is not fully realized because the disability prevents the student from fully expressing his or her talents. Twice exceptional learners require a program that nurtures their gifts and talents, while accommodating for learning weaknesses. These students should be provided with accelerated and enriched instruction in their area of strength; opportunities for instruction in those academic areas where there is a lack of progress due to a disability; and an appropriately differentiated program, including individualized instructional adaptations and accommodations. It is important that parents and school professionals engage in a collaborative effort to identify twice-exceptional learners and design programming to meet their diverse needs. And it is essential that any disabilities are identified early so that appropriate interventions can be provided at optimum times, when they have the potential to be most effective. If you would like more information, please visit the Parent Resources page on the Seven Educational Consulting website.

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Do I need to change my ICBC insurance if I have a new driver in the house?

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If this is the first time you have an inexperienced driver in your household, you more than likely have a restriction on your insurance that states “[the] owner, lessee, principal operator and their household members driving [this] vehicle must have held a valid driver’s licence for 10 years.” Once there is a new driver in your house, or someone with less than 10 years of driving experience, you need to have this restriction removed to allow for this driver to use your vehicle and be properly insured. This may result in an increase to your yearly premium. The additional amount is different for each person based on the vehicle, its use, your discount level and many other variables. Only once the new driver has achieved 10 years cumulative driving experience, or is no longer a member of the household, can the restriction be put back on the policy. If a new driver is away at school but still uses your address as their primary residence they are still considered a member of your household. An inexperienced driver who lives with you on a part time basis (i.e. every other weekend) would also be considered a member of your household. It’s also a good idea to think about increasing your Third-Party Liability. Liability coverage is very affordable and with multi drivers with various levels of experience operating your vehicle, there may be an increased potential for a claim. For more information on the 10 year experienced driver discount, or any other concerns regarding your insurance needs, please contact any one of our eight locations.

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* A beautiful space to grow and learn * Kindergarten Registration is now available for the 2012-13 yr. School District #8 offers a full day Kindergarten program, focussed on providing a nurturing environment for social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. In our schools children spend the day with teachers and support staff who understand our early learners and care deeply about each child. We value a strong relationship between our families and the teacher, supporting the individual needs of each of our young learners. Please contact your local school or visit our website at www.sd8.bc.ca for a registration form. Please register soon so our schools can include you in spring orientation days! Overheard on the playground . . . We like workjobs! – Sage and Sophia, South Nelson I love all the different books in the library. – Kaden, Hume The best thing about being in Kindergarten is playing in a snow fort with all of your friends. – Ginger, Redfish I like recess and playing with my big brother and his friends. – Oliver, Adam Robertson Elementary I like riding the bus and playing house. – Amelia, Blewett I like rest time. It’s a time when you just lay down and relax and read books. Sometimes I take breaths and get calm. – Jonathan, Rosemont I love music with my music teacher. – Warrick, Brent Kennedy

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pring break is almost in the air! That means you have just a few last chances to try out or participate in some winter activities before they finish up their seasons. The Nelson Speed Skating Club has four athletes training hard three times a week in preparation for the BC Winter Games in Vernon, February 23 to 26. Tyler Hartleb, Max Thiessen, Claire Young, and Emily Musa will be representing the Kootenay zone in short track distances

ranging from 500 m, 1,000 m sprints to 10,000 m races on a 100 m track. Perhaps this is the sport for you next winter? Your chance to give it go and find out can be had at the NDCC on Mondays and/or Thursdays 5 to 6 p.m. until March 8. To bring their season to an end the Nelson Figure Skating Club is hosting their Wish Upon A Star: a Disney themed ice show on March 3 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the NDCC arena. This annual ice show will be its most ambitious in

years. Skating to the music of Disney, there will performances inspired by many of the favourite Disney films, like Mary Poppins, Pirates of the Caribbean, Alice in Wonderland and Tron. The show will include a performance from a special guest soloist. Admission by donation. For more info call 250-352-6510. Whitewater is celebrating the passion of powder with competitions, events and social activities. The annual Column continues to Page 27

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Continued from Page 26 Kootenay Cold Smoke Powder Fest is happening February 24 to 26. Featuring three days of clinics from beginner to advanced levels, it is an opportunity to learn skills like route finding, skiing styles for off-piste, backcountry basics, and telemark skiing. Let legends such as Eric Pehota, Alison Gannett, and Greg Hill help you hone your skills. For the more competitive, there is the ROAM Randonee Rally, the Valhalla Pure Powderkeg Slopestyle, the Poker Run or NEW this year, and the Backcountry Olympics. Try them all and be crowned the King or Queen of Coldsmoke! Register now as spaces are limited. Go to coldsmokepowderfest.com or call 250-3544944.

The Kootenay Swim Club has returned from AA’s swim meet in Chilliwack and congratulations go to Gabrielle Hanvold who received two gold medals, one in each the 200m fly and 400m fly. The next on the agenda is the AAA’s meet in Surrey. Jordan Andrusak will be working towards her age group national time and Niallan Collier and James Pilla will be swimming for a western national time. The short course season is finishing up while the long course season is starting in March. New swimmers are always welcome to the club. For more info please contact Angela 250-352-7401. The Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak along with Kootenay Lake Outdoor SkatePark Society are hosting SK8Fest:

Bringing it from the street this Friday at Selkirk College/ Mary Hall: An interactive fundraising evening of street culture with buskers, artists, food vendors, dancers, skate demonstration and much more! Doors will open at 6 p.m. Proceeds will be going to KLOSPS and the skatepark building fund. Tickets $50 available at: Ripping Giraffe, Husky Gas Station, Eddy Music, Nelson Ford, 103.5 The Bridge, Investors Group. Skateboarding is anything but square, but starting that night, KLOPS is giving everyone a chance to be just that by sponsoring (with your name) a minimum of a square foot of the new Skatepark. Bronze, silver, gold or platinum levels of sponsorship will also be available.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 8 (KOOTENAY LAKE) CASUAL ON-CALL CUSTODIANS School District #8 requires casual on-call custodians for the Nelson and Kaslo areas. The successful applicants will be required to join the CUPE Local 748 Union and have a Criminal Records check. Required qualifications: Building Service Workers course or equivalent training/experience in an educational environment. Please submit your application with an updated resume to the undersigned by 4:00 P.M. Monday, February 27, 2012.

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Sam at Root 99 is welcoming new clients. Men’s cut $15, Ladies cut $20, Foils $50. For appointments call 354-4999

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Terry’s Barber Shop open 6 days a week. Men’s Ladies & Kids cuts. #2 606 Front Street

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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WANTED: the LVR Special Ed class is looking for a donation of a stove w/oven and small built in dishwasher. Please call 250-354-5411 leave message

Auctions Auction Water/Wine Bottling Line, Bottling Line, s/s tanks, filtration system, restaurant equipment & more. Feb 25, 11AM, West Kelowna, BC, View photos at (Special Auction) doddsauction.com 1-866-545-3259

Medical Supplies CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991

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Classified Ads for items under $300 cost just $3!

Fairview: Looking for a funny, respectful & tidy housemate in February (asap). call 352-2816

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Real Estate

Available March 15th, bachelor suite, uphill Nelson, walking distance to town $550 + util. NS, conscientious, eco-minded tenant call 250-352-7269

LAND OF Orchards, Vineyards & Tides in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Bring Business! Free Brochure - Website: www.kingsrda.ca Email: mmacdonald@kingsrda.ca Toll - free: 1-888-865-4647 NAPLES FLORIDA area! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900. Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866-959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com

Pets Book Your Classified Ad Now

Homes for Rent 2 BDRM house in Nelson, fenced yard, garden space, f/s, d/w, located at 604 Fourth St. $1000/mo + utilities. (Basement & laundry not available) 250-226-7504

FACTORY DIRECT WHOLESALE modular homes, manufactured homes, and park models. New homes starting as low as $37,209, 16 wides $49,183, and double wides $70,829. www.hbmodular.com or 877976-3737 The Home Boys.

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Business for Sale BAKERY for sale in one of the larger & fastest growing areas in Kelowna BC. Well equipped & priced to sell. For more info call 250-763-5794

Duplex/4 Plex NELSON: 1201 Davies St. new 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom duplex. Half sold, high quality, energuide 80,great views, great location, $349,000 incl. HST, 250-226-7809. propertyguys.com ID#196677

Mobile Homes & Parks 1983 General 14x70 3-bdrm Mobile home. Following renovations: sealed vinyl double pane windows, hot water tank, stove, fridge, bathroom, laminate flooring, metal roof with engineered trusses. Sliding glass doors off of dining area. Asking $32,000 Must be moved. 250.354.1257

1bdrm in quiet, adult oriented bldg. walking distance to town. WD NS/NP, parking, March 1st. $675/mo 250-352-5634 2bdrm + large storage room. Very nice, great location, NS call 250-551-4821 for details Nelson: 2 bdrm apartment avail. February 10th. NS/NP $825/mo incl. power 365-7335 NELSON: Uphill, 2 bdrm WD/FS, NS/NP, Avail. March 1st $695/month 250-354-7438 Shaughnessy Apartments now accepting applications on 2 bedroom apt. NS/NP $670/mo + util. Quiet Adult bldg in Rosemont 352-0118

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SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Boats

14’ Springbok Boat. 9.9HP, Evenrude engine, 5 gallon fuel tank, 2 fuel lines. as is package $1500 call 250-352-5097

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Rare opportunity to own one of the very popular Nelson boathouses. This boathouse has had numerous recent upgrades, including new front and back doors as well as new decking. This is a great boathouse for some family fun and a great way to take advantage of all of the fun opportunities Kootenay Lake has to offer. $30,000. For more info contact Bev at 250-505-5744 or by email at taillon@shaw.ca.

GARAGE SALE SALE! Place your 3 line garage sale ad thrughout the West Kootenay for only $945!

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When you use the Nelson Star Classifieds to find a job, you will be going up, the corporate ladder, that is. In the Classifieds, you will find thousands of jobs and just maybe one of them will take you right up the corporate ladder of success.

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Nelson’s Carrie Fitzsimmons (right) found out earlier this month that she won a brand new Toyota Highlander Hybrid as part of the Canada-wide contest. The Envirocare Unroll to Win contest asked consumers to purchase special Envirocare products and sign up to win on the Internet. It worked for Fitzsimmons, who was the grand prize winner and was thrilled to drive away with brand new wheels. On hand last week to mark the occasion were (left to right) David Beck from Toyota Canada, Nelson Toyota sales manager Stewart Minns and Nelson Toyota owner Cal Renwick. Samuel Dobrin photo

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EVENT GUIDE

COLDSMOKE OPENER: A TOAST TO THE KOOTENAYS Capitol Theatre - 421 Victoria St. Friday February 24 Join us in a toast with some of the very best video, imagery and multi-media presentations to emerge from the Kootenay’s over the last decade and beyond! Tons of prizes!

ROAM RANDO RALLY Whitewater Ski Resort Saturday February 25

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COLDSMOKE BUFF-EH & HOOTENANNY AFTER PARTY Whitewater Ski Resort Saturday February 25 A true Canadian selection of events. With Après activities, a Buff-EH dinner, and the Hootenanny After Party, it is a true celebration! Bring your generous spirit to make a donation at the Silent Auction. Silent Auction proceeds to the Avalanche Awareness Beyond the Boundary Society(AABBS),avalanche skills training for youth 12-18.

Token Kootenay terrain makes this 6th annual ski mountaineering race scenic, fun and challenging for all abilities.

POKER RUN Whitewater Ski Resort Sunday, February 26

VALHALLA PURE POWDER KEG SLOPESTYLE Whitewater Ski Resort Saturday February 25

A ski tour that’s really a poker game that’s really a ski tour, that’s really not a race.

This organic slopestyle event through Powderkeg’s natural terrain features allows athletes of all ages to display their bestdownhill tricks and style.

BACKCOUNTRY OLYMPICS Whitewater Ski Resort Sunday February 26 Think that you master the backcountry? Then come prove it in the NEW Backcountry Olympics!

PRESENTERES

Clinic Information: 3 day of clinics for a variety of levels offered to improve your skills on the slope

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