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Ten-year-old Nelson pool shark Kailash Sanjivi lined up a shot last Thursday (right) while his good friend Nile Owen, 11, looked on (left). The pair regularly meet each other at the Nelson and District Youth Centre to work on their game. When the Star visited the centre was abuzz with action while scooter-riders, skateboarders and air hockey players hung out with their friends and parents. The youth centre is currently offering skate lessons, an open roller-skate, a magic night hosted in the multi-purpose room, hip hop classes and an anime club. For more photos, see page 2.

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Now that it has approval to build a new operations centre in Ootischenia, FortisBC plans to demolish its old administration office and warehouse at South Slocan. Spokeswoman Nicole Bogdanovic confirmed Monday that the company

doesn’t plan to keep the two buildings adjacent to its generating plant and powerhouse once its new facility opens before the end of 2017. “We did an extensive review of the state of the buildings,” she said. “It was determined by an independent consulting firm that it would be costly to bring up to today’s safety standards. The cost of maintaining buildings is passed on to customers through their rates.” The three-storey vine-covered administration building was designed in either 1926 or 1929, depending on con-

flicting sources. It originally housed workers employed on construction of West Kootenay Power’s South Slocan dam and later became a guest house. In 1986, it was converted into an office building. The warehouse was built in 1930 to house construction horse teams and was used for that purpose untiil the late 1940s when it was converted to its present use. Selling the buildings was not possible, Bogdanovic said, because the company needs to retain secure access to the site. “If we were to entertain any

other option, it would have to be fiscally responsible, and allow us to continue to operate safely and securely. The decision was made after considering every alternative.” Five scenarios are outlined in the company’s application to the BC Utilities Commission submitted last July: do nothing, renovate the existing facilities, replace the existing facilities on their current site, lease a facility around Castlegar, or build new combined office and materials site in Ootischenia. The cost of renovating the

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existing facilities was pegged at $24.6 million. It would take about 17 months and require staff to be temporarily relocated while the buildings were repaired. Replacing the existing generation facilities in South Slocan was estimated to cost $30 million. No alternative sites were identified around Castlegar. Consolidating operations and building new in Ootischenia was identified at the cheapest option at $20.6 million, including $446,000 to demolish CONTINUED ON A9

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Police chief accepts director’s decision GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star

Nelson’s police chief says he accepts the decision of the provincial director of police services calling for the addition of one new officer instead of two. “I’m good with the decision and the report it was based on,” Paul Burkart said. “I think the consultant who interviewed everyone in the department as well as council and other parties did a thorough review. To me it is a fair ruling and something I think the police board and council will be able to deal with.” In late 2014, the police board asked city council for $311,000 to had two more officers and an administrative position. However, council balked at the request. The police board then appealed to the director of police services, who sent a consultant to Nelson. Those findings were then presented to city council and the police board for comment before Clayton Pecknold made his final recom-

mendation, which was made public on Thursday. Council and the police board plan to meet soon to decide on next steps. The decision is not expected to have any effect on this year’s budget. Burkart also said that as a result of various staffing changes, they should be able to add the extra personnel for much less than previously stated. “Although the number $311,000 has been bantered around for 14 to 16 months, it is going to be nowhere near that,” he said. “Even if we were to employ both those members, we expect to have no effect on the budget because of changes we’ve already implemented this year with the chief leaving.” That included not filling the deputy chief ’s position when Burkart was recently promoted to chief and instead adding another constable. One recruit is already in training and another was hired last week following the recent resignation of Cst. Drew

Turner and retirement of Cst. Bill Andreaschuk on Feb. 29. Nelson’s police department is authorized by its board for 19 members, but has been operating with 17. The addition of the officer recommended by Pecknold would bring its ranks to 18. Burkart said he is also fine with Pecknold’s recommendation of an internal review of the department’s operations. The consultant found some gaps that Burkart said the additional officers will fill, but also places where civilian staff might be able to take on clerical duties presently handled by officers. “I’m certainly open to that, if we can find some efficiencies that we haven’t noticed before. If we can find different ways of working with other agencies including the RCMP and the city, we’ll look at that as well.” Burkart said it will be up to the police board to decide who leads the review and how it is conducted, with input from city council and the director of police services.

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Two youths and one young adult have been arrested in the robbery late last month at Piper’s Store in Salmo. RCMP said the three were picked up on March 4 but only announced the arrests Thursday. All three are from Salmo. They are ages 18, 17, and 13. The adult and one youth were released on a promise to appear in court on May 10 in Nelson. Charges of robbery are being recommended against them. The other youth has been officially charged with robbery and was released on strict conditions but soon breached the conditions and is back in custody.

At about 6:45 p.m on Feb. 26, a man carrying what appeared to be a black handgun entered the store and pointed it at an employee, telling her to hand over cash after he placed a bag on the counter. However, he left without taking any money. No shots were fired, and no one was injured. Police arrived within a few minutes and tried to use a dog to track the suspect, unsuccessfully. The suspect was wearing a dark navy coloured zip-up hoody with white pinstripes down the sleeves. His head was covered by the hood and a full face mask.

Bank robber sentenced for breaching bail conditions BILL METCALFE Nelson Star

A local woman was sentenced to 30 days in jail Wednesday for breaching a recognizance that was part of her bail conditions when she was convicted in January of a series of 2014 bank robberies. Krista Kalmikoff was arrested following a head-on vehicle collision in January in Salmo for drug possession and for admitting to using cocaine. She pled not guilty to the drug charges last month but was convicted and sentenced to five days. For both offences (the breach and the drug charge) she received time already served in jail, where she has been since the incident in Salmo.

Before she was arrested, she was out on bail, living with her grandmother. Even though she has already served the time (30 days and seven days) for the breach of recognizance and drug charges, she remains in jail because her grandmother, in whose custody the court placed her when she was convicted last year of robbery, is no longer able to take responsiblity for Kalmikoff for health reasons. Crown counsel Sunday Patola intends to ask a judge to revoke that bail in Nelson court on April 13, which would mean that even if her grandmother was able, Kalmikoff would remain in jail until she is sentenced for the bank robberies. No date has yet been set for that.

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Nelson Hydro rates will increase 3.8 per cent in April. City council made the decision this month, after the proposed rate was approved by the BC Utilities Commission. Management staff originally asked council for a 4.37 per cent increase but council cut that back during its budget deliberations, according to chief financial officer Colin McClure. Much of the increase comes as a result of a FortisBC rate increase of 3.12 per cent, but McClure said there were also a number of other factors: inflation, new Nelson Hydro collective agreements, and the depletion of reserves from paying about $800,000 for windstorm cleanup and repair last summer. Nelson Hydro buys approximately half its power from FortisBC. Purchase costs in 2015 were about $6 million. The hydro rate increases will amount to a minimum basic residential urban and rural rate of $7.50 per month plus 9.712 cents per kWh. For urban small commercial, the minimum basic rate will be $17.17 plus 11.068 cents per kWh, and for a rural business $17.70 plus 11.40 cents per kWh. Council has also confirmed the purchase price of for its solar garden panels will be a maximum of $923.45 per panel. Project head Carmen Proctor says 225 out of 240 panels have sold, construction will start in April, and that it’s hoped the panels will come on line by the end of May. The solar garden will consist of an array of solar panels owned by Nelson Hydro at its Bonnington site on which residents can rent space for a 25-year period and be credited annually on their bill. It will be the solar energy production from the panels that the customer will purchase, not the panels themselves. “We have had a positive outpouring of support from around the province,” she said. “People are super excited about this. It’s full steam ahead.”

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Two West Kootenay communities are in the running to win a national competition for motorcycle friendliness. Kaslo and New Denver, along with Two Hills, Alta., are the western finalists in Canada’s Most Rider Friendly Community contest. The contestants were decided by nominations and the national winner will be decided by online voting and will receive a $35,000 marketing package. “We launched this as a pilot, to see if there is traction there,” said Holly Sorgen of Community Futures Alberta, one of the contest’s sponsors. “And there definitely is.” Sorgen sees motorcycle tourism as an important growth opportunity for rural tourism. “Some tourists like the metropolitan or urban feel, but there is a huge portion of the population that wants to experience the country, the rural places between the urban places, something really different, so there is huge tourism potential.” And she says that makes sense because riders tend to have money. “The typical motorcycle enthusiast and rider has disposable income,” she says. “They are professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners. Those riders are coming through town spending money in the community because they don’t have the home on wheels, and they plan out their routes, so communities become destinations. If they are rider friendly, they are most likely to stop.” Sorgen explained that motorcycle friendly communities find out who motorcyclists are and what they like, provide parking spaces and wash areas for bikes, and dispel myths about motorcyclists and make a point of treating them well. Sorgen admits that it’s an interesting irony that two of the three Western Canada finalists are from a region that has garnered a 4,300-name petition asking the government to crack down on loud motorcycles. “Take some time to see beyond bad apples and embrace

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In addition to Kaslo, New Denver, and Two Hills in the west, the three eastern Canada finalists are Digby, Source: riderfriendlycontest.ca NS, Moncton, NB, and New Liskeard, Ont. motorcyle tourism,” she advises in rural areas, where it is not as means you don’t tar everyone communities. “If you do this, dangerous to ride as in cities. with the same brush. The obyour motorcycle community “There you have potholes, noxious loud bikes are the same respects you back. If you can construction, distracted driv- people with a loud truck or car involve them in your plans, ers, every inch is a danger zone. with [a noisy stereo]. They are make them part of the overall In the country you can enjoy show-offs, not real riders. Their vision for your community, they the sun, the wind, it is a stress bikes and gear are a fashion will respect the community a reliever, you can re-centre your- statement.” lot more. self, refocus. What we find in Charbonneau says riders “The myth is that people most communities is if they em- tend to have a certain personthink the person in the helmet is braced motorcycles as a revenue ality profile. not respecting the environment stream, they never have trouble “We cross every walk of life. or our communities. That is as with their riders.” We tend to be strong willed untrue as it can possibly be. We Charbonneau says she has and independent thinking, ride because it makes us closer been riding motorcycles for 40 adrenaline junkies, the same as to the community and to nature. years. (people who ride) skidoos and There is never an intent to be “I have been around every quads. We know if we screw up disrespectful by most riders.” kind of rider, from police of- we are dead or paralyzed. It is Rene Charbonneau, who ficers to outlaw motorcycle the heightened awareness of evstarted the contest, is an Alberta clubs.” erything, when you are not out rider and motorcycle blogger She says motorcyclists who to show off. It does things for who writes under the name are disrespectfully loud are in your heart and soul and brain Belt Drive Betty. She says the the minority, and she has strong like nothing else. You see and powers-that-be do a poor job words for them. feel everything going on around of promoting the tourism po“You can have a really loud you and the closest thing to it tential of small towns. motorcycle, but you can putt for me is riding a horse. You are “We have all these beautiful it out of town and never dis- constantly challenging yourself little communities and so many turb a soul if you want to. You to grow and expand. There are get no support, no education could be thinking, ‘It’s 7 a.m. 700,000 motorcycles registered from the tourism office, and and someone might have just for highway use in Canada. Five the support you do get is like worked a night shift. Maybe I or six out of 300 will be idiots.” pulling hens’ teeth. You hear should be a good neighbour.’ It’s Voting continues in the rider so much about Jasper and the the same with the guy with the friendly community contest Stampede, but I wanted to find diesel truck. There is rudeness until March 22 at riderfrienda unique way to promote riding in every community and that lycontest.ca.

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Historic South Slocan building deserves a better fate FortisBC will demolish the old West Kootenay Power staff house at South Slocan (seen here in 2006) once it opens a new operations centre in Ootischenia. Nelson Star file photo

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ow incredibly disappointing that FortisBC plans to do away with the West Kootenay Power staff house in South Slocan. The company will demolish the building, along with a warehouse, after it opens a new operations facility in Ootischenia in late 2017. The demolition was part of the plan submitted to the BC Utilities Commission last summer, although I don’t recall Fortis ever advertising the fact. The submission includes an extensive report on the building’s state and a long list of deficiencies. But it’s purely a structural and financial analysis. No consideration is given to the building’s historic value. The austere but attractive staff house was designed in either 1926 or 1929 by the firm of McCartner and Nairne — the same duo responsible for the Marine building in Vancouver, the West Kootenay Power office and Cominco Arena in Trail, and Nelson’s Civic Centre, among many other notable works. Originally described as a hotel, it was home to workers who built the South Slocan dam and later became a guest house. Each room on the upper floor, now shared offices, has its own bathroom. The first-floor salon is now a reception space and the second-floor solarium is a meeting room. The basement is used for storage and a lunch room. From 1986 when it was re-tooled as an administration office until sometime in the 2000s, the build-

ing was open to the public and you could admire its vine-covered splendor when you went to pay your power bill. For decades it was also a favourite spot for graduation photos thanks to its beautiful gardens. But the architectural firm hired to assess the building was not impressed: “The re-purposed hotel rooms are significantly too large to act as individual offices, and the en suite washrooms are redundant. There is no effective open space for the typical office pool. The basement offices are substandard with lower ceilings, exposed piping, and little access to daylight.” The estimated cost of repairing the building is several million dollars more than a new purpose-built facility in Ootischenia. I don’t begrudge the company for looking elsewhere in light of that fact, but do wonder why it’s necessary to demolish the building and whether they gave any thought to preserving it for other purposes. Since acquiring the company in 2003, FortisBC hasn’t shown any awareness of or regard for West Kootenay Power’s past. In recent years it also demolished No. 3 plant hall, home to a badminton hall and bowling alley, and turned former company houses over to local fire

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departments to burn in practices. (At least Creel Lodge, a fishing cabin on Slocan Pool built ca. 1906, is still standing. But at this rate, I wonder if it might also have a date with a bulldozer.) Maybe it’s not too late to change the company’s mind — demolition is probably two years away — but it will require a groundswell of support from customers who value the staff house’s heritage value and are willing to pay higher rates to keep it standing. BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED RAIL TRAIL: Also in South Slocan, but on a happier note, it’s heartening that the Ministry of Transportation has agreed to include a tunnel in the design when it replaces the highway bridge. “We heard loud and clear the concerns of local residents in maintaining trail access underneath this bridge,” Minister Todd Stone said in a news release issued Monday. “This is another example of collaboration between all levels of government to ensure we’re meeting the needs of the local community, while ensuring safety remains top of mind as we move forward with replacing this important bridge connecting these communities.”

Residents worried their wishes would be brushed aside because of the significant additional cost — up to $400,000 — but full credit to them for making their voices heard and to the government for listening and responding accordingly. FLIGHTS OF FANCY: It’s fascinating to see Castlegar and Trail dueling over who has the more reliable municipally-owned airport — responding, perhaps, to some gentle prodding from the media. The City of Trail was first, reporting last week that it had a 56.9 per cent landing success rate in January and 94.6 per cent rate in February — compared to 37.1 per cent and 68.7 per cent for Castlegar, respectively. The news release cautioned the latter numbers were just estimates based on public data; figures provided by Castlegar showed January’s landing rate was actually 39 per cent, while they haven’t provided February’s rate. Trail’s news release further stated its success rates “can be attributed to the airport’s global positioning system instrument approaches,” and noted the city is working with NavCanada and a consultant “to further reduce its approach minimum descent altitude by an additional

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1,000 feet, the lowest in the area.” (Italics in the original.) “As a result, the weather plays a less critical role [in] completing arrivals and departures.” Previously it was difficult if not impossible to pry airport data out of Trail — I’m guessing they didn’t want to pick a fight Castlegar — even though there was a public perception Trail was more reliable, and perhaps a lot more reliable. A day later, the City of Castlegar fired back with its own media release, which put a novel spin on things. Ignoring the percentages, it pointed out that the total number of flights that departed Castlegar in January and February was greater than in Trail — 98 and 136, versus 70 and 92. Clever, but not comforting. What difference does it make to a passenger how many flights land in a month? All you care about is the likelihood your particular flight will take off or land. (Italics mine.) The cancellation rate might as well be 100 per cent for the person who just got bumped. Castlegar’s news release added the city is working with the federal government and Nav Canada to further reduce its minimum descent altitude by 1,500 feet, “which would be the lowest in the area.” (No italics there.) “When approved, the weather will play a less critical role of completing arrivals and departures.” There are, of course, many reasons why you might pick one airport over the other, but the odds of departing or landing on schedule has to be near the top. It’s high time regular data was provided so travellers can choose accordingly, and this is a good start. DIMWIT SAVING TIME: The Star evidently cannot be trusted on matters of time. On Friday’s front page, we implored readers to “Turn your clocks back this weekend.” Of course, anyone who followed our advice would have done the exact opposite of what you’re supposed to. Clocks move ahead an hour in March, as more than a few bemused readers pointed out. Apologies to anyone who showed up two hours late for church Sunday — or work Monday. We won’t name the parties responsible, but his initials are Greg Nesteroff.

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Letters Not so easy to give up dual citizenship Re: “End dual citizenship,” Letters, March 11 Rod Retzlaff wants to ban dual citizenship in Canada. I’m guessing that he isn’t aware of the fact that all Canadian citizens who were born in the US were retroactively granted dual citizenship a number of years ago, whether they wanted it or not. The US has also made it hard and expensive to renounce that citizenship. Tia Leschke Winlaw

Recognize right to clean water World Water Day is Tuesday, March 22, and I would like to draw your attention to some important issues concerning water in Canada. Water is one of our most precious resources. Canada has one-fifth of the world’s fresh water, yet it is the only G8 country that lacks legally enforceable drinking water quality standards oat the national level. On any given day, more than 1,000 boil water adviso-

ries are in effect across this country, including in our own area and in indigenous communities. At the provincial level, Canada relies on a patchwork of water policies, which jeopardizes people’s health and compromises clean water for future generations. Water is a fundamental human right. Canada joined the international consensus and recognized the right to water at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in 2012. We must live up to that commitment here at home. It’s time for the Canadian government to recognize our right to clean water at the national level. On World Water Day, we call on the federal government to pass an environmental bill of rights that will protect, respect and fulfill our right to clean water and to the health and well-being of communities in ways that are transparent, predictable and sustainable. Blue Dot (what the earth would look like seen in space) is a movement to recognize every Canadian’s right to live in

a healthy environment. We invite everyone to stand up for the people and places you love. Sandra Hartline Kootenay Blue Dot Group Nelson

Removing Duncan Dam would help kokanee Re: “Province moving forward on kokanee recovery plan,” March 9 I was glad to read the story in regard to the province’s plan to restore the Kokanee stocks in Kootenay Lake, but I am not confident that the measures they talked about will do the trick. According to biologists, there are too many predators in the lake and not enough prey. They are definitely right about the prey. Kokanee spawning numbers in the Meadow Creek spawning channel have fallen from 500,000 five years ago to 10,000 last year. That is not just a precipitous drop, it is bordering on extinction. I do not agree that there are too many predators. I think if that was true, we would be seeing huge catches of skinny trout,

easily caught, and to my knowledge this is not the case. The article goes on to list what is seen as the solution, and part of that plan includes nutrient addition. In other words, pouring the Elephant brand fertilizer into it. This is definitely good for Teck, as it is a mighty big garden patch to fertilize, but what if the addition of this smelter byproduct is a big part of the problem? There is a dam upstream of the north end of the lake that generates not one bit of electricity. Its only function is to store water for later generation. As a byproduct

it also helps somewhat with flood control. The downside is that it stops the natural nutrient flow, and prevents the fish from reaching their natural spawning grounds. If we were really serious about taking a step to restore Kootenay Lake to its former glory we would be talking about taking out this useless obstruction. But BC Hydro would never allow it. They are in the business of making money, not the business of repairing the damage they have already done and continue to do to the environment. Rod Retzlaff Glade

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After that, Cindy did nothing more until 2014, when she went to court. She now claimed about $99,000 in arrears, and asked for $800 a month (or more) in support going forward. Mark in turn asked the court to cancel the arrears and stop any future support payments. There was some dispute about what happened at the meeting in 2000 or 2001. But the court decided Cindy had, in fact, agreed to a reduction of the support payments to $200 a month at the time. Because Cindy got nothing in return, this wasn’t a legally binding contract. Still, Cindy had “waived” (given up) her legal right to the $800 a month until she withdrew that waiver. Because she didn’t do anything after the 2010 letter exchange between the lawyers, she had not definitively taken back her waiver then. She could withdraw her waiver by giving reasonable notice – but she only did that by going to court over this in 2014. So because she’d waived her legal rights till then, Cindy’s claim for $99,000 in arrears (dating from 2001) failed. She hadn’t suffered financially, and the courts lean against “hoarding.” For Mark, it would be an unfair hardship to have to pay such a large amount due to Cindy’s delay. As to what spousal support payments, if any, Mark should pay from 2014 on, this needed to be dealt with under the federal Divorce Act rules for “varying” (changing) support orders. There had been a material change in Mark and Cindy’s circumstances since the original 1997 support order. The court decided Cindy was entitled to ongoing spousal support and awarded her $424 a month going forward, in line with guidelines the court found helpful here.

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Calendar Community Events St. Patrick’s Day Party at the Royal Canadian Legion, 402 Victoria St., March 17, 5 to 8 p.m. Food and fun, corned beef and cabbage dinner, special beer and music. Tickets will be sold at the Legion Lounge until business close on March 15. More info: 250-352-7727. Métis Nation of BC meeting at Nelson Community Services, 518 Lake St., March 18, 7 p.m., new members welcome. More info: 250-352-9526. How to Decide, Believe, & Begin to Live Your Best Life, with speaker Joan Posivy, based on her book How Success Works, March 19 at White Pines Dojo, 8835 Martens Rd. Slocan, 11:15 a.m. to noon, free. More info: 250-352-7700. Canadian Federation of University Women, meeting March 19 at the Banquet Room at Adventure Hotel, 10 a.m. to noon. Lunch $13. More info: nelsoncfuw@gmail.com. EcoSociety Winter Market with wonderful flavors, smells and tastes of locally grown, baked and hand-made goods with over 25 vendors, March 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hart Hall, 501 Carbonate St., $2 admission. More info: 250-354-1909. Bingo at Appledale Hall, 6841 Highway 6, March 19, doors 5:30 p.m., bingo at 6:30, door prizes, concession, must be 19 to play. More info: 250-226-7758. Spring Family Fair at Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon St., March 20, noon to 3 p.m. Explore art-making techniques featured in the current youth show including print-making, pointillism, and watercolour painting. The permanent museum will be open as well. More info: 250-352-9813 ext. 200. Nelson Community Labyrinth Group is holding their annual spring equinox labyrinth walk at 1 p.m., March 20 at Rotary Lakeside Park. Everyone welcome. Celebrate the return of spring. More info: shaneharris@gmail.com. West Kootenay Ostomy Support Group, 2 p.m. March 21, 1500 Columbia Avenue, Trail. More info: 250-368-9827. Three Perspectives on Preparing for Death, TED talk films with B.J. Miller, Judy Johnson, and Dr. Peter Saul, and discussion presented by Kalein Hospice Society, March 21, 7:30 p.m. at Expressions Cafe, 554 Ward St. free. More info: 250-352-3331.

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Music, Borscht, Social at Appledale Hall, 6841 Hwy 6, April 3, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., music, borscht, dance, music by The Claybrick Boys, $5 admission, $7 for bread/borscht/cheese. More info: 250-226-7758. Kootenay Fibre Arts Festival at Wynndel Community Hall, Wynndel, BC, just north of Creston on Hwy 3A, April 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate the fibre arts- spin, knit, crochet, dye, print, weave, stitch, felt, quilt, needlefelt. Vendors, miniworkshops, stash exchange/sale, $20. More info: 250-866-5688. Kootenay Christian Martial Arts & Selkirk Taekwondo Break-A-Thon, Trafalgar School Gym, 1201 Josephine St., April 2, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. Students and instructors break boards to end modern day slavery, all proceeds donated to International Justice Mission. More info: 250-551-2935.

Announcements Billets needed for the Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra, high-school and college-aged musicians, for the nights of May 4, 5 and 6. Billeting is a great way to have your child meet inspiring musical youth. More info: 250-354-1060. Nelson Friends of the Family now takes donations online at nelsonfriendsofthefamily.com to support families who need to travel to receive emergency or necessary medical treatment for their children. More info: 250-354-4670. Low cost dental applications accepted the second and fourth Monday of each month at Seniors Co-ordinating Society, 719 Vernon St, 7 a.m. to noon. More info: 250-352-6008. Canadian Red Cross needs volunteers for one four-hour shift per week, 614 Front St., Nelson. More info: 1-855-9953529. Osprey Community Foundation 2016 Community Grants now inviting applications, as well as Arts Legacy Grants (this year for dance projects). Applicants require a CRA charitable registration number. Deadline is March 31. More info: ospreycommunityfoundation.ca

Weekly events The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Living with Stroke program starts April 5 on Friday mornings for eight sessions in Nelson. Have you or a loved one had a stroke? We can help. Register online at heartandstroke.bc.ca/livingwithstroke or call 1-888-475-4636 to reserve. Glacier Harmonies Women’s Chorus at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, First Baptist Church, 611 Fifth St., newcomers welcome. More info: 250-825-0027.

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Taoist Tai Chi Arts Classes, Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. at Nelson District Rod and Gun Club, 801 Railway St. By donation with free introductory class, join any time. More info: 250-509-2499. Seniors Co-ordinating Society Income Tax Program for low income and seniors at the Civic Centre on Vernon St. Tuesdays 9:30 to noon. More info: 250-352-6008. Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus invites men of all ages to sing harmoniously. Weekly practice at Kiwanis Christie Lees Hall on Radio Ave. Mondays, 7 to 9:30 p.m. More info: 250-352-7025. Al-Anon Family Group meets twice weekly. Wednesday noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon St. and Friday 7 to 8 p.m. at 601 Front St. at the side basement. The only requirement is that you have a relative or friend with alcoholism. More info: 250-352-3747 for Wednesday, 250-352-7333 for Friday. Nelson Hospice Drop-in Grief Support Series, Saturdays at 1 p.m., 402 West Richards St. For anyone who is experiencing grief due to the death of someone they love. Hosted by trained Nelson Hospice volunteers. More info: 250-352-2337. The Healing Meditation, gentle, guided meditation infused with the power of Conscious Co-Creation through spiritu-

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ally realigning your thoughts and letting go of conditions. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., 507 Vernon St., back door, by donation. More info: 250-229-2253. Royal Canadian Legion Branch #51 invites guests to enjoy billiards, snooker, shuffleboard, big-screen television for sports, barbecues, monthly celebrations, beverage room, darts (Wednesdays 7:30 p.m.), meat draws and karaoke (Saturdays 3:30 p.m.) and cribbage (Sundays 1 p.m.). More info: rclbr51@ telus.net or 250-352-7727. Parkinson Support Group meets every third Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Christie Lees Hall in Kiwanis Villa, Gordon Road. No meeting in December. More info: ecartlidge@shaw.ca. Djembe drum circle every third Monday night at The Old Church, 602 Kootenay St., 7 p.m. $5. Participants are encouraged to bring their own drums. Heartfulness Meditation, Sundays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Vitality Clinic, 206 Victoria St. Wednesdays 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 415 Kootenay St., office 103. Free. More info: 250-354-9496. Nelson Healing Rooms, a place for confidential prayer, Wednesdays 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 711 10th St., free. More info: nelsonhealingrooms@gmail.com. Love 2 Learn presented by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Mondays at South Nelson School and Fridays at Hume and Wildflower Schools, 9:30 to 11 a.m., a free program for little ones three to five years old, and their adult. Explore and learn together, make simple materials into learning toys, make felt boards and book crafts, borrow books, share a snack. More info: 250-505-2361.

Monthly Events SPEAK (Supportive Parents Educating and Advocating for Kids) provides information and support to parents of children with special needs, the last Thursday of each month, 4 to 6 p.m. at Nelson Family Place, 312 Silica St., snacks and childcare provided. More info: speakkootenayboundary@gmail.com or to confirm attendance and childcare needs. People in Pain Support Group, Shambhala Meditation Centre 812 Stanley St., 1:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month. More info: dick@pipain.com. Nelson Fresh Tracks Toastmasters meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 266 Baker. Improve your speaking, listening and thinking skills and increase self-confidence. Guests welcome. More info: nelson.toastmastersclubs. org. La Leche League Nelson provides breastfeeding information and support to moms and soon-to-be-moms at 1 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at The Family Place, 312 Silica St. More info: 250-352-3583. Nelson Breast Cancer Support Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, September-June, noon to 1 p.m. at the Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake St. More info: nelsonbcsg@gmail.com.

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No. 3 plant hall, seen here in 2006, was once the centre of recreation in South Slocan. It has since been demolished. FortisBC intends to do the same to its historic staff house. Nelson Star file photo

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CONTINUED FROM A1 the two South Slocan buildings. In its submission to the provincial utilities regulator, FortisBC cited “the age, critical end-of-life condition and health, safety and code compliance concerns” of the latter buildings. The company identified three chief concerns: both buildings have a long list of problems that affect their code compliance and health and safety; their location is “unsuitable for use as a designated emergency operations centre”; and they “do not function well as office and warehouse space respectively due to their original design purposes.”

Deterioration of the buildings has resulted in “clear signs of damage and extensive building component failure,” the submission says. Iredale Architecture Group, hired to complete an extensive audit, concluded both buildings are “beyond life expectancy” and require significant upgrades to their envelopes, fire detection and protection, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems. However, “It would be expensive and disruptive to address these failures individually.” The administration office also has problems with handicap accessibility, undisturbed asbestos, and lead paint.

“The company believes that further significant capital investment in a building at its end-of-life is generally not good practice as such investment does not extend the building’s life in a cost-effective manner,” FortisBC said in its submission. Generation department staff in South Slocan operate the company’s Kootenay River dams. The new operations centre in Ootischenia will centralize them with other workers presently stationed in Castlegar and Warfield. There is no timeline for the demolition, Bogdanovic said, as construction of the new facility is their chief focus.

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Irish I had coffee Happy St Patrick’s Day Stop in to Railtown Coffeehouse on Thursday, March 17 and if you are wearing green we will give 20% off your drink order Stop in today. We would love to see you.

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The Selkirk Pro Musica series continued last week with an appearance from celtic quartet Breakwater, which includes Jeff Faragher, Rob Fahie, Aurora Smith and Ben Johnson. Drawing on their diverse backgrounds in jazz, world and classical music, the band aims to create a crossover style all their own. Students packed into the drama room for the concert, and were given an opportunity to ask the musicians questions. The appearance was followed by a performance at Shambhala Hall on Monday evening. Will Johnson photos

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Dear Wonderful Families, It is with sudden and great unexpected surprise that I welcome you to my new practice in Nelson! I loved serving you for the past, very lucky, 13 years in Castlegar and look forward to serving you now in Nelson. You have made my practice hugely enjoyable, rewarding and successful for over a decade and I will continue to look after your and your families’ dental needs in Nelson. I joined a hard working, experienced team in a modern office equipped with digital X-ray & digital charting in an established family practice. I look forward to continue to provide excellent care for you and your families.

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leaving the team in a much better place than it was when she started. “We’re really pleased with that because every other ski team in the province and pretty much the country is experiencing declining enrolment, and we just keep growing,” said Punchard, who will hand the reins to successor John Van Der Holt. The alpine race team, which includes athletes ages five to 18, didn’t have more than 40 skiers between 2001 to 2008. Enrolment began to improve in 2009 and broke 100 in 2014, according to Punchard. This year’s team includes 129 athletes, six of whom just returned from the BC Winter Games in Penticton. Punchard believes a few factors have added up to the team’s enrolment growth. The blue jackets dotting the slopes, for example, have done their part. Punchard emphasized branding to keep the team visible, a move that appears to have paid off. “They stand out,” she

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said. “Everybody knows who the Whitewater Ski Team is and the younger kids see these older kids with the jackets and say, ‘I want to be there, I want to be like that.’” Punchard, who worked to build the team’s business relationships, helped facilitate a deal between the team and Whitewater Ski Resort to construct a yurt near the resort’s lodge. That’s given her athletes a place to gather, as well as a venue to interact with parents. “They really build that team camaraderie. It becomes like a social club there,” she said. Punchard said she’s

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relieved to be leaving the job. As the team has grown, so has her workload. “The challenge now that I’ve been working on this last year and I’ll hand over to John will be really at an administrative level,” said Punchard. “How to manage such growth and such a large team.” Punchard, an English instructor at Selkirk College, plans to continue helping out with the team. Her children, Oso and Coda, are skiers in the program and her husband coaches. “[John’s] got work ahead of him,” she laughed.

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A small contingent of Nelson Skating Club skaters went to Kelowna to compete at the annual Super Series STARSkate Final, which pits STARSkaters from all over BC against each other. Unfortunately the Nelson team suffered a number of injuries and ills which meant that only one skater, Isabella Kroker Kimber, was able to compete. A few weeks before, skater Helena Keating suffered a bad fall off a spin entrance leading to a concussion and she has not been cleared to skate again. Just prior to the event, Mallory Pinske injured her knee and Hannah Corven became ill.

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Selkirk College Saints book spot in BCIHL championship SUBMITTED Black Press

It wasn’t supposed to be so tough, but playoff hockey is prone to unpredictable outcomes. It was supposed to be a formality, but Vikes goaltender Scott Legault had other ideas. Over the three games, Selkirk College shooters peppered Legault with 115 shots. Ultimately the Saints staved off the upset with a 3-1 series clinching win on Sunday night at the Castlegar and District Recreation Complex, but it was far from easy. In the series opener on Friday night, a large and supportive crowd watched as rookie forward Dane Feeney scored on the power play eight minutes into the third period as the Saints opened

the series with a 4-3 win. On Saturday night, Saints forward Jamie Vlanich scored a pair of goals to pace the Saints to a 2-1 lead late into the third period. With time running out on their season, the Vikes pulled their goalie and Jack Palmer picked up a loose puck to beat Selkirk College starter James Prigione with a minute remaining. Less than two minutes into the first overtime, Linden Horswill redirected a shot from Carsen Willans — both former Nelson Leafs — to win the game 3-2 for the Vikes. In Sunday’s do-or-die contest, Vlanich opened the scoring on a shorthanded goal in the first. After a scoreless second period, Saints forward Ryon Sookro scored on a rebound to pad the lead midway through the

third period. But an Aaron Ens goal with eight minutes left in the period cranked up the intensity level. Prigione shut the door and Dallas Calvin scored into the empty net to seal the 3-1 victory. The Saints will meet the Trinity Western University Spartans in the best-of-three league championship series starting Friday night in Castlegar. The third-seed Spartans upset the Simon Fraser University Clan in the other semi-final to earn a shot at the coveted provincial title. All three games will be played at the Castlegar and District Recreation Complex. Both Friday and Saturday night’s games start at 7 p.m. If necessary, Sunday’s game will Selkirk College forward Ryon Sookro and his teammates celebrate a goal in Sunday’s begin at 6 p.m. 3-1 victory over the University of Victoria Vikes in the series-clinching third game.

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Ines Judith Eleanor Johnston (nee Unger) Ines Judith Eleanor Johnston (nee Unger) passed away peacefully on March 9, 2016 at Mountain Lake Senior Community in Nelson after a short illness. Ines was born in Berlin, Germany April 27, 1928. After leaving Germany in 1933 Ines’ family settled in England where she finished her education at the University of London before following her parents to live in Toronto in the early fifties. At that time Ines was a member of the Leslie Bell Singers and toured Eastern Canada and the United States. In the early sixties the family moved to Ottawa where she worked with the Canadian Mental Health Association and later with the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services. Ines was active in the Anglican Church community in Ottawa and also served on different local Social Services advisory panels and boards. After retirement, Ines and David enjoyed travelling, particularly often to their beloved France. Ines moved to Nelson, B.C. in 2014 and will be fondly remembered by those she met at Mountain Lake Seniors Community and the cafes of Baker Street that she frequently visited. Ines is pre-deceased by her soul mate David who she met and married in Toronto in 1953. She will be greatly missed by her four sons Michael (Michelle), Philip (Linda), Tom (Zina) and Ian (Stefanie) as well as her grandchildren, Svetlana, Dmitri, Matthew, Ian, Jean Michel, Mark and Julia and her great-grandson Atticus. All who knew her felt her compassion, wit and sense of humour. She was voracious reader and a talented knitter who was always willing to lend a hand no matter the task. A private memorial was held in Nelson on March 11, 2016 and another will be held in Ottawa later in the year. Her family wishes to thank Dr. Janz and the staff at Mountain Lake for the compassionate and caring community that recently became her new home. For those who wish, donations to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, 36 Eglinton Ave West, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario M4R 1A1. Tributes, condolences and memories may be made at: www.thompsonfs.ca

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Eleanor Larssen It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Nana and Great Nana Eleanor Doreen Larssen (nee Sandberg) on March 5, 2016. She was born at her parents homestead farm in Waldo B.C., on April 5, 1927, the youngest of 12 children. She attended Victoria Normal School obtaining her teaching certificate. An avid life-long learner, she later completed her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Education at the University of British Columbia. Eleanor was predeceased in 2007 by Harold, her husband of 57 years. She is survived by her 3 children; David (Anne), Beverley (Tim) and Norah (Doug) and six grandchildren; Beverley and Eric, Emma and Tianda, Brooke (Simon, great grandson Landon) and Luree. She is also survived by her brother Albert (Susan) and many loving nieces and nephews. Eleanor was a dedicated teacher who embraced pupils and co-workers alike in a career of 37 years. She was a positive and enthusiastic educator and mentor to the many children she taught. Mom’s passion in life was music and she was a beautiful pianist. She was a talented knitter and crafter, and an outdoor enthusiast. She was an active community member volunteering for numerous worthy causes. Support of disadvantaged children was a long term cause particularly close to her heart. The family would like to thank Dr. Jim Noiles for the outstanding, exceptionally compassionate care he provided to Mom for many years. The family thanks Vivian Kindom and her staff of La Viva Seniors for the love and respect shown to Mom. Also thank you to the kind and empathetic staff at Jubilee Manor where she had been a resident for the past 3 years. In the last years of her life she showed remarkable strength and courage. A celebration of Eleanor’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, you may consider making a donation in her memory to the Parkinsons’ Society.

Margaret was born on March 3, 1921 in Turlong, Romania formerly a part of the Austro-Hungarian empire which ceased to exist after the Treaty of Versailles ended World War I in 1918 in Europe. She spoke often of the early years of her life in the “old country” and coming to Canada aboard ship and landing at Pier 21 in Halifax, NS and her first taste of Canada and not understanding that the luggage porter or ‘Red Cap’ was not trying to make off with her younger sisters. Her family was then offered food baskets for the train trip west to Saskatchewan. After attending school and working on neighbouring farms, Margaret broke a wedding engagement and headed for British Columbia and worked as a nanny for a Nelson, BC family and then as a waitress. She met her future husband Gordon E. Ball, in July of 1943 in Nelson, BC and they were married in September of 1943 at the manse of St. Paul’s United Church. Their first child, Margaruitte Gail, was born in 1945 in St. Mary’s Hospital in New Westminster, BC while Gordon was recovering from a MVA at his work place for BC Securities Commission, in St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Margaret was providing a home to come home to in New Westminster, BC Margaret and Gordon Returned to Nelson, BC in 1946 where their second child Kathleen Dale, was born in 1947 in the Nelson Hospital. Margaret began her hospital employment in 1947 and became a member of the Hospital Employees Union as well as being secretary for a time. Margaret retired temporarily from the Kootenay Lake Hospital in 1968 and then began working at Mount St. Francis infirmary shortly there after, retiring permanently in 1986. During 1974 to 1978, Margaret became a shareholder and a Vice-President for a local tugboat company. It was a family business venture. After retirement from “the Mount”, Margaret became involved in several clubs and organizations such as St. Paul’s Trinity/Nelson United Church, the Rebekkahs, Mount St. Francis Auxiliary, The Good Companions formerly the Dorothy Foster Group and the United Church Choir. She was close to family both hers and her sister’s families. Margaret was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Gordon E. Ball, her parents Daniel Varga and Margit Simon, her sisters, Annie, Cecilia, and Irene, her infant brother, Lloyd, her in-laws, Sidney T. and Edna Frances Ball and 22 sisters and brothers in law and special friend, Helen Catley. Many friends and associates have predeceased Margaret and the family would like to thank all those who’ve provided moral support during this time. Margaret is survived by her daughters, Margaruitte Gail Murphy and Kathleen Dale Livingston and grandchildren Sean (Connie) Murphy, Daniele Murphy and Marti Livingston (Ivan Cat) and great grandchildren Dyllan Murphy, Caitlynn Murphy, Martin Murphy and Seifert Livingston Cat. Margaret is also survived by many nieces and nephews and their families as well as her cousins Olga Simon (Dryden, Ont.) and Lorna Simon (Calgary, Alberta). Margaret enjoyed travel whenever possible to places like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Disneyland, Saskatchewan with her husband, Gordon. She travelled to Montreal, Quebec with her daughter Kathleen, as well as several points in British Columbia. The trip she wished to take to the “old country” in Romania in 1994 with her sisters and brother in law was interrupted by her husband’s medical diagnosis and lifestyle change. Margaret was an avid gardener and provided the family with fresh produce over the years. She had graduated to a container garden in recent years and had much success with seeds and volunteer plants. Her garden kept her interested in life. Margaret’s family would like to thank all those who provided care for Margaret over the last 5 years. Dr. Martha Wilson, Emergency Unit Staff Paramedics, Third Floor Nurses and Support Staff, Home Support and all those who attended Margaret the morning she took her final bow on the stage of life. Thank you also to Neil Murphy who provided support and maintenance to Margaret over the last few years. Thank you very much to Judy Cameron, Barbara McKenzie and Edna Whitely for your moral support and friendship to Margaret over many years. Margaret’s funeral arrangements are being handled by Thompson’s Funeral Service. Interment will be in Trail, BC and a Celebration of Life is still to be determined. A viewing of Margaret was held on February 13, 2016 between 2pm and 4pm. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

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It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of GORDANA POPOVIC on March 12, 2016 at Kootenay Lake Hospital. She was surrounded with love by her daughter and granddaughters. A VISITATION will be held on FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2016 from 10am to 12 noon at Thompson Funeral Service, 613 WARD STREET, NELSON, BC. A graveside internment at NELSON MEMORIAL PARK cemetery will follow the visitation. As an expression of sympathy DONATIONS may be made to Canadian Breast Cancer, Foundation, 300-1090 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 2N7. ONLINE CONDOLENCES may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca. Megan Johnson has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

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To: Estate of Daniel Paul Evans (or Executor) Regarding: Unit #17- 1000 West Innes Street Nelson, BC V1L 7A3 Landlord/Contact: Shane Bellman. 884 Toovey Rd Kelowna, BC V1X 6R1 PH# 250-801-4383 30 day notice of sale/disposal of the following: Unit #17 - 1000 West Innes Street Nelson, BC (Serial # 5731268193435) Various indoor and outdooor tools, lumber, ect. The items, stored at Unit #17- 1000 West Innes Street Nelson, BC V1L 7A3, will be disposed of after 30 days of the notice being served or posted, Xnless the person being notiÀed taNes the items, or establishes a right to the items, or maNes a dispXte resolXtion application with the Residential Tenancy Branch, or maNes an application in Supreme Court to establish their rights to the items.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Nelson Star

Community

Spring Family Fair coming to Touchstones SUBMITTED Black Press

Come celebrate art and history at the Spring Family Fair at Touchstones Nelson on Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. Inspired by the current youth art exhibition, this year’s Family Fair will explore art-making techniques featured in the youth show including print-making, pointillism, and watercolour painting. As always, the permanent museum will be open as well as both temporary exhibitions, Unfamiliar Selves and Youth Art 2016. The event is by donation, and is sponsored by the volunteers of Touchstones Nelson. Half of the donations will go to support the Nelson and District Youth Centre’s art program. For more information call Touchstones Nelson at 250-352-9813.

Credit union assets up 4.6% in 2015 SUBMITTED Nelson Star

Nelson and District Credit Union’s assets increased by 4.6 per cent in 2015 to $196.12 million. That’s one of the key highlights of its financial results the credit union has shared as it prepares for its 65th annual general meeting. The past year’s high points were positive growth in assets, members’ deposits and members’ equity, while also distributing close to $140,000 to community organizations within the West Kootenay while launching new technology. Other key milestones: • Members’ deposits in-

creased five per cent to $179.15 million • Members’ equity increased 2.8 per cent to $15.56 million • Community investment since 2000 reached $3.28 million • A successful banking system conversion now allows for the launch of Interac eTransfers and realtime balance for Deposit Anywhere. “Over the past few years Nelson and District Credit Union has outlined low interest rates as one of the challenges to your credit union, in addition to an increased regulatory burden. These challenges continue to be on our radar,” says CEO Doug

Stoddart. “One highlight I certainly see is that your credit union lives the seventh principle of co-operation, which is concern for the community. This principle is very important to us. Recent contributions to our community include donations to the police fund at Osprey Community Foundation, Kootenay Columbia Trail and Black Jack Cross Country Ski Society legacy funds with the LeRoi Foundation and on the East Shore, Community Connections natural playground at Crawford Bay Park.” The credit union will host its annual general meeting on

Tuesday, April 19 at the Prestige Lakeside Resort in Nelson at 7 p.m. Members are encouraged to attend as the AGM is a chance to meet their board of directors, ask questions and hear about their credit union’s activities and accomplishments from the past year. Members and guests are also asked to participate in the Conversation Café that will take place following the business portion of the AGM where a moderated discussion will focus on the topic of “Caring for Community.” Nelson and District Credit Union was established in 1950 and has branches in Nelson, Rossland and Crawford Bay.

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What is Salutogenics?

A lot of people consider good health to be when they are not sick. This focus on disease or illness is described as being pathogenic in nature. Salutogenics literally means “that which gives birth to health”. It is a focus on creating and maintaining great health. The sole absence of illness or disease does not necessarily mean you are in a good state of health. Optimal health is when all your body systems are functioning at their highest level. There is a growing shift toward a paradigm of health that is focused on doing the things required to achieve that optimal health rather that waiting to get sick or ill and trying to fix that condition. Salutogenics involves exercising, great nutrition, stress reduction, and ensuring that all the nerves in your body are communicating properly. This is where chiropractors can help. One of our foundational principles is that we don’t cure anything, but what we do is help your nerve impulses to flow correctly so that all the systems of your body can communicate with each other and you can function at your highest level. Salutogenics is a word that sums up the old saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”.

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What can I do to create a great first impression of my home when it’s time to sell?

O.K. I realize I’ve run this one before; however; I’ve had a few requests of late for this recipe, so here goes. One of the first things people observe when walking into a home for the first time is how it smells. Of course cleaning is number one and getting rid of old pet odors and things that contribute to the bad smells is of utmost importance. But another great thing you can do that is relatively easy, is to bake something that smells incredibly delicious and makes your home feel inviting. In my past career, I owned a Bakery and a Restaurant, & through that experience I’ve learned what a positive effect the power of great smelling food can have on people. I’ve hosted some open houses recently and baked cookies for those occasions, and I’ve received great feedback and interest from those open houses. So for this article I thought I’d include a recipe that is a sure crowd pleaser. Oatmeal Coconut Cookies Preheat Oven to 325* 1 Cup Butter 1 Cup Sugar 1 Cup Brown Sugar (Beat mixture for 10 minutes until light and fluffy) Add 1 Egg and 1 Tsp. of vanilla, and beat for 5 min. scraping down and mixing thoroughly. Meanwhile, in a bowl, set aside 1 ¼ Cup Flour, 1 ¼ Cup Oats, 2 Cups Coconut, ½ Tbsp. Baking Powder, ½ Tbsp. Baking Soda, 1 Tsp. Salt, and 2 Cups of chopped chunks of Callebaut White Chocolate. (Or whatever flavors you like, *crystallized ginger is a nice addition)Add dry ingredients until just combined, scoop cookies onto parchment lined baking sheets and bake until golden. *Careful, coconut toasts quickly once it starts to brown. Happy baking and I hope your home smells delicious & inviting.

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Should I choose a fixed or variable rate mortgage?

The decision between a fixed and variable rate mortgage requires information and suggestions specific for your unique financial situation. As with most financial decisions it is crucial that you speak to a professional that can bring to light the pro’s and con’s in your decision. Ultimately you have to speculate on what the future holds and determine what works best for you. Lenders typically charge a premium on fixed rate mortgages to accept the risk that borrowing will not be as cheap in years to come – by accepting a variable rate mortgage and the inherent risk you stand to save money, historically and on average. There are many things to consider above and beyond the interest savings or losses: 1. Qualifying for a variable rate mortgage is tougher and if you are tight on servicing your mortgage a fixed rate may be your only option. 2. Can you afford increases in your payment? 3. Does it make sense to have a low payment now and a higher payment later in your term? 4. What is your risk tolerance? 5. Is the spread between a fixed and variable enough to warrant the risk? I spend time with my client’s in our initial conversations to understand their particular situation. With a thorough comprehension of my client’s needs and desires I help distinguish the correct mortgage product with them. When purchasing a home, consolidating debts or refinancing it is crucial that you speak to someone that has a clear picture or your goals and objectives.

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How do I save money on my heating bills?

First thing to determine is where is the heat going? A blower door test can determine this during an energy evaluation. You can get a reduced price on this test through our EcoSave Program, and if you live within the city you can access a loan that you repay on your Nelson Hydro Electric Bill. The Certified Energy Advisor (CEA) attaches a screen like door with a fan in it, (blower door test) and it essentially brings in all the air from outside which then measures the air exchange rate. While this test is on, you as the homeowner can physically go around and feel where the draughts are. This helps to determine exactly where your heat is escaping so that you can seal those areas up. The CEA will also look at insulation levels, space and water heating, ventilation and doors and windows. You will receive a customized report that outlines recommendations on how to make your home more energy efficient, this will be done in a ‘biggest bang for your buck’ order. All Nelson Hydro customers can access rebates for the recommended upgrades through FortisBC. The CEA will review all of the rebate offers that you may be eligible for, including a $750 bonus. The on-bill financing is 3.5% and approval is based on account history, and home ownership. This type of approval system makes it simple for those who do not have access to credit and need to spend less on their energy bills, for both gas and electric. If you want see which program is best for you, whether you rent or own, for residential or business, please contact me. Interested in solar? Let me know, I can add you to the Community Solar Garden update list.

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Posivy speaks Saturday about success SUBMITTED Black Press

Are your New Year’s resolutions in need of rescuing? Are you committed to making 2016 your best year yet? Then you’ll definitely want to join local author and speaker Joan Posivy for a talk based on her book The Way Success Works: How to Decide, Believe, and Begin to Live Your Best Life. In her youth, she was extremely fortunate to meet someone who (despite her objections) convinced her that she could have, do, or be anything she truly desired. “Needless to say, that got my attention,” laughs Posivy. “It wasn’t because I was anyone special or out of the ordinary. This, he told me, applied to everyone. If I was willing to put in the time to study, learn, and apply what I was learning, he said, I would certainly see wonderful results.” As it turns out, what she had been told, turned out to be true. And it’s true for you too. Through applying those lessons, she overcame her shyness and introverted tendencies, bought her first house at age 19 and was appointed branch manager of a financial institution by 22 — at the time, the youngest person in Canada to ever have done so. Over the years she has continually fine-tuned and tested these ideas

Local author Joan Posivy speaks Saturday at White Pines Dojo near Slocan. Submitted photo

and has shared them extensively with audiences throughout North America and in a number of countries around the globe. As founder of the Global Youth Project, she’s on a mission to inspire, enliven, educate and empower as many people as possible (especially today’s young adults) to become courageous, confident goal achievers. Her talk will be interspersed

with inspiring youth success stories that she’s compiled through interviews with 18 to 29 year olds around the globe which includes a local story too. “Anyone can live the life of their dreams,” Posivy explains, “they just need to be shown how.” Join her Saturday from 11:15 a.m. to noon at the White Pines Dojo, 8835 Martens Rd., Slocan. Doors open at 11. Admission is free.

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presents

An evening with

Margaret Trudeau

Canadians fell in love with Pierre Elliott Trudeau’s beautiful bride when he brought her to the world stage as Canada’s youngest First Lady. Yet, as time went by, Margaret was unprepared for public life, and plagued by mood swings. After three sons with Pierre, the marriage ended. She then remarried and had two more children. But the tragic loss of her son, Michel here in the Kootenays and the passing of Pierre Trudeau a few years later, were too much to bear, and she became severely ill.

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Today, Margaret has rebuilt her life once again and has watched her eldest son become today’s current Prime Minister. Now, she brings her formidable life story to our event in her quest to help others, sharing her message of resilience with the goal of helping to inspire others and to erase the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

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