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Ministry presents new ferry to Nakusp residents

By Claire Paradis Arrow Lakes News

Just under 60 people filled seats in the Nakusp Arena Auditorium for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOT) presentation about the Upper Arrow Lake Ferry replacement project.

Not bad for what seemed to be a special but hurried public presentation for Nakusp residents. Although there were no newspaper announcements, flyers were put up around town and in mailboxes, and people came out to hear what MOT had to say as well as ask questions they wanted answered.

Participants were greeted with a ring of posters around the cluster of chairs set up for the session Each picture or set of figures pointed to how a new single ferry would replace both Galena and Shelter Bay ferries and still be able to provide sufficient service to the area.

Ministry representative Renee Mounteney was quick to tell people studying

a computer graphic of a ferry on one of the displays was just an idea of what the real ferry might look like, maybe, not an actual representation of the new ferry.

Beaton Arm Crossing Association’s (BACA) Earl Frerichs and Gene Nagy were there for the presentation. This MOT presentation was unique to Nakusp, with no others planned for nearby communities. When asked if there would be a presentation in Revelstoke, Renee Mounteney replied that there hadn’t been enough interest to warrant one.

Mounteney started the presentation by first introducing the team of people that had come from MOT for this meeting.

Some of the MOT reps included Glenn Ollek the West Kootenay District Manager for the Ministry, and marine architect Callum Campbell, who both answered many of the questions brought to the floor along with Mounteney.

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Renee Mounteney from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure outlines the benefits of a new ferry between Shelter and Galena Bay. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS

Nakusp Rod and Gun Club divvies up 2012 honours O

Cameron Olson accepts the Fred Pigott Award from Terry Warren, with MC Hank Scown on microphone to the right.

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n a warm and melty March 3 night, the Nakusp Rod and Gun Club convened in the Legion hall for a social night of awards. And for the chance to win the bigticket raffle prize of a skookum new rifle as well as some other door prizes. But really, all eyes were on the dead sexy matte black and grey Sako Finnlight 270WSM, valued at $2,000.

It was a beauty, to be sure, and there were many folks who joked, “get your hands off my gun, Hank” when MC Hank Scown was showing it off to the crowd.

Tucking the gun back in its box until it was time for some lucky ticket holder to win and take it home, Scown started the awards night in seriousness. Before announcing the Club winners, he took a moment to remember Ken Penner.

“Our thoughts are with the family of Kenny Penner,” Scown said, who also took the time to remind everyone there how precious each day is and encouraged everyone to think of their loved ones, and “be really careful out there.”

At this early point in the night, he also demonstrated his own care and concern by reminding folks to designate a driver or take advantage of Nakusp’s taxi service if they

were drinking.

Rolling on to the awards themselves, Scown brought up the fact that the list of winners was shorter than it usually was due to “some members neglecting to enter,” and gently poked fun at those hunters and fishers who might have been on the list if only they had figured out how to register their catches once they’d officially become members of the club.

John Miller, who wasn’t in the room that night and was rumoured of having forsaken the Rod and Gun Club Awards in favour of some sunnier, hotter climes, took the prizes for Mule Deer and Non-typical Mule Deer.

Fortunately, Miller had no problem identifying Mule Deer, typical or not, where this reporter has a feeling she’d be lost in the woods if she had to tell them apart at this point.

Paul Seaton, who was assisting on stage as Scown was going to need three arms to be able to put on and take off his glasses, man the mic and hand out the awards, took home the Whitetail Deer award.

Next up was Jesse Cann for Elk, whose award-winning rack of antlers he proudly held for a quick picture. Cann, who Scown

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Really brief notes from the Feb. 27 Nakusp council meeting A water park proposal from the Nakusp Rotary Club received support in principal from council. The matter will looked at again by staff before final approval for the project is granted by council.

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New ferry presented to Nakusp Con’t from page 1 The reason MOT gives for replacing the ferries in the next couple of years is that they are 43 years old, and reaching the end of their service period. Like an old car, Mounteney said, it’s getting harder and harder to find replacement parts. Also like an old car, it is costing more and more to keep the ferries up to date in terms of Transport Canada requirements.

Not only that, but the current ferries have weight restrictions that limit the number of passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles that the vessels can carry in one load.

Building a new ferry was seen as a better option than rebuilding existing ferries, because rebuilds also face the difficulty of finding replacement parts as well as having a more limited life span.

At the moment, MOT is seeking proposals from contractors to build the ferry, Mounteney told the crowd, and will be looking to have certain requirements met. These requirements have been developed by studying current industry models, she said, and MOT is looking for a vessel to be built that would have the capacity to carry 80 passenger vehicles, travel up to 11 knots, carry 250 passengers, not have the weight restrictions of the current ferries, and that would be able to accommodate industry and economic growth in the area.

Marine architect Callum Campbell explained how the one new ferry, which would have the capacity to carry 80 passenger vehicles compared to the combined capacity of 78 on the Galena and Shelter Bay vessels, as well as an increased dead weight (total carrying) capacity would allow increased traffic.

The limited dead weight capacity of the current ferries means that it is possible to fit one commercial vehicle on, but not be able to fill the rest of the deck with regular cars. A new ferry would be able to accommodate more weight, with fewer cars left behind, meaning fewer waits at the crossing, said Campbell.

Mounteney also stressed that any contractor chosen to build the ferry would have to be able to guarantee a one-hour turn around time any time of the year. One of the advantages of having a new ferry built, she said, is that current models allow in-water, in-service maintenance so repairs don’t necessitate hauling the vessel out of the lake.

The Galena would also be staying in service as a back up for the new ferry for at least the first two years, but would not be removed until an alternate plan to keep the ferries running was in place.

With new technologies, the ferry would also be utilizing more efficient engines which are generally quieter and cleaner burning than the Galena and Shelter Bay ferries, said the MOT rep.

In closing, Mounteney renewed

the ministry’s dedication to keeping the community in the loop about the status of the project. At this point, MOT is accepting proposals from contractors until April 10, and the project will be awarded some time in late spring, she said.

The new vessel is slated to be ready in 2014, she added, and the contractor will also be required to give a presentation to the community as well.

With that, the floor was open to questions, the first of which was will the ferry be built in or around Nakusp. Like many of the specifics of the project, Mounteney said that it would be up to the contractor, but it would be likely the case that even if it were built offsite that it could be assembled locally.

Dave Holm of Western Pacific Marine (WPM) put his two cents in, starting by noting that MOT had not yet contacted WPM for input about the new ferry. He then said that he thought Nakusp had a good chance of getting it, because the town has the best site on the Arrow Lakes for building or reassembling the ferry.

The next question was whether there would be a dangerous goods provision, and Campbell answered that any ferry must be designed with this in mind, and that dangerous goods would still have specific sailings to ensure the safety of passengers.

Gene Nagy asked how the new ferry would be greener, and Campbell responded by saying that it would depend on design factors like the hull shape and type of engine, but it was definitely possible to achieve a 25 per cent reduction in fuel consumption and emissions.

Dave Holm agreed there have been enormous changes in technology over the last ten years, citing new engines with the same horsepower as older machines that are much cleaner.

Someone asked if there was any substance to the rumour that the Galena Bay ferry was going to replace the Needles ferry, and Holm straightened it out: the Shelter Bay ferry is scheduled to temporarily replace the Needles ferry for April.

There are no plans for the Galena Bay ferry to replace the Needles ferry, said Mounteney.

Earl Frerichs was openly skeptical of the MOT’s turn around time estimates, saying that his calculations projected a 90 minute turn around during peak times.

Campbell replied that there were many things that could be done to streamline the docking process, the current one he characterized as being “needlessly complicated.”

Another concerned community member then asked if the highways would be widened with more passing lanes to accommodate multiple-lane disembarking. Glenn Ollek replied that the ministry was looking at what improvement need to be done and where they can be.

There were more rumblings of

skepticism about no increase in turn around time, and the audience was told that contractors had to explain exactly how they would guarantee a one-hour turn around.

Gene Nagy brought a little heat to the question and answer session by claiming the MOT was side-stepping the issue of a fixed link versus building a new ferry by estimating the cost of a bridge at $600 million. The cost of a ferry is estimated to be a fraction of the cost, at $20 million.

“The study looked at world class suspension bridges,” Nagy asserted about the 2004 feasibility study done by MOT, which he deemed “a complete waste of money” because it was studying option completely irrelevant to what is needed here.

Frerichs added that many people in town agree that a fixed link is the only way to have economic growth in Nakusp.

The heated debate simmered down with both parties agreeing that presently there is no fixed link and there wasn’t going to be one before the ferry needed to be replaced. Nagy commented that “of course the ferry needs to be replaced, but let’s get the fixed link started.”

Lightening the mood, he added that he was happy to hear that the new ferry would be modular, so there wouldn’t be a problem dismantling it and getting rid of it when a fixed link was built.

Mounteney reassured several inquirers that the funding for this project was secure, and that it was going ahead. She then wrapped up the evening with an invitation to coffee and snacks.

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Showcase local talent at Music Fest Editor, The Nakusp Music Festival should be a fun community event for locals and visitors alike. People could come from all around the Kootenays, and beyond, to meet and greet with all the other folks in celebration of this spectacular area. This isn’t the case now because it is too darn expensive.

We have lived in the area for 15 years now. Last year, for the first time, we were vendors at the festival. What we learned last summer above all else, was people love to come here to soak up the magic of Nakusp, if only for this one weekend. They look forward to it like a reward, a reprise from the chaos of their busy lives.

People are always delighted to see a celebrity, but this is not the commodity we are selling here. We are selling the experience of the Nakusp Music Festival. Not just a party for people from away, but a celebration of the music of the area.

I don’t understand, and find it hard to believe, how talented local professional musicians, like Barb Murphy, Rippin’ Rattlers, and “Brother Ray” Lemelin, off the top of my head, have never had a gig on this venue. Surely the party would be awesome and the revelers would lack for nothing. Paying for bands playing songs people have heard for years could be replaced with fresh new sounds for the delight of the paying customers.

Local bands draw local people, local people are who we need to support this community because their contribution to our economy gets us through the winter. Less famous bands cost less and less travel makes a “greener” event. Most of all the savings could make the gate price attractive enough for everyone and encourage people to bring their families and friends, which would enhance the experience for of all.

As a vendor, with all our costs paid up front, it was very disheartening to see all the vendors waiting in their booths, watching when the sets ended, as streams of people lined up for food and drink, never to have been exposed to our booths at all. The vendors should be where people can shop and enjoy the show at the same time, mixing the food vendors with the others. This would also increase the “festival” feeling of the show.

How does one keep costs down and increase revenue? Lower your overhead. Cater to your steady customers. Give people what they want, when and where they want it. With all the work of the passionate volunteers, the beauty of Nakusp and all her wonderful amenities, and the quality and vivaciousness of the local music talent, we could make this a festival that will satisfy the community’s needs.

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NSS teams rocked BC Championships

Kathleen Fox, Margaret Andrews, and Amy Surina give a thumbs up to the Championships.

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The NSS squad of two teams of skiers, male and female, and the same for snowboarders trekked to Whistler Blackcomb Mountain to compete against teams from all over the province February 27 to 29.

“We put in a great showing,” commented board coach Matt McKee “with having Amy Surina place seventh out of 49 boarders in the combined snowboard Giant Slalom and Snowboard Cross. Margaret Andrews and Kathleen Fox also made a contribution by placing in the top 25. This brought the girls team to fifth place of the 9 female teams in the province, while T’ai Ballard and Gareth Douglas came in with 13th and 16th respectively out of 72 males, to put their team in 11th place out of the 14 male board teams competing.”

On the skiers part, Claire Jackson, 11th overall out of the 90 female skiers, was the top scorer for the NSS girls’ team after completing her 3 runs of 2 GS and 1 Skier Cross, with Taylor Aeichele and Erin McLeod completing solids runs to bring their teams’ placing to 7th out of 15 teams in the province. On the guys’ ski team it was Angus Jackson, placing 29th and Jesse Katchen, 36th out of 96 male skiers who put in strong efforts to have the boy’s

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ski team place 11th of the 17 teams overall.

The snowboarding girls’ team was made up of Amy Surina, Margaret Andrews, Kathleen Fox, Marina Cunningham; the boys’ team had T’ai Ballard, Gareth Douglas, Adam Webster and Adam Fox on board with coaches Matt McKee, Chelsey Groften and coordinator Karen Surina on side for support and encouragement.

Claire Jackson, Taylor Aeichele, Erin McLeod, Sage Reimer, Lindsay Cann and Kate-Lynne Lagore were the girls’ ski team. Angus Jackson, Jesse Katchen, Connor McQuair, Adam McQuair, Liam Lagualt, and Cailin McQuair made up the boys’ ski team. The teams were coached by Doug and Brenda McQuair, Frances Swan and Susie Cliff-Madden.

“We had an excellent trip; our kids were out there competing with much larger schools and showing that our racers from Summit Lake have what it takes,” noted coach Swan. “From some showing up to race in speed suits with tutus to the huge cheers at the top of the course, our NSS teams are racing well and being great ambassadors for our area.”

All the NSS teams were supremely grateful for the outstanding support they received, and send out a big thank-you to all the parents from Nakusp and the surrounding communities for their donations and support, and their generous sponsors.

Nakusp resident target of phone scam

BCTF president Susan Lambert and the union executive.

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Following the BC Teachers’ Federation vote to escalate job action, School District 10 staff are advising parents to keep their kids home for the three-day strike starting Monday March 5.

“We are advising parents not to send their kids to school,” stated School District 10 Superintendent Walter Posnikoff, who also confirmed there would be no bus service during the strike.

Board member Pattie Adam told The Arrow Lakes News that a letter will be going home with students letting parents know that although schools will be open, there won’t be any instructors on site.

“For student safety, there will always be someone there,” Adam said, recognizing that parents and students do sometimes forget and may end up at the schools during the strike. Principals will be at the schools during regular hours, as will CUPE employees who will continue to work during this non-picketed strike.

A media release from the BCTF revealed that 87 per cent of the province’s teachers who voted agreed that job action escalation was needed.

For its part, the Provincial government has Bill 22 on the table in the legislature. Once passed, any further strike action taking place before August 31, 2012 will be considered illegal.

“We’re really hoping this mediator will be able to find common ground somewhere,” Adam said in response to the news of the strike action.

“It’s just sad that it’s affecting the kids,” Adam added, and noted the positives have often been forgotten during this acrimonious fight.

“We have some of the best teachers around,” she said, “and we really value the work that they do.”

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By Claire Paradis Arrow Lakes News

A phone and internet scam has affected a resident of Nakusp, the RCMP said in a recent media release.

After completing an online application, a Nakusp local was offered a job as a mystery shopper for Winners Merchants International L.P. A cheque was sent to the resident who was instructed to cash it at a local bank and then send the money back to the company by Money Gram and Western Union. The Nakuspian was told that Winners Merchants International L.P. would then evaluate the money wire companies on the basis of their experience with them.

However, the resident quickly realized the situation was a scam before cashing the cheque, and contacted the RCMP, handing over all the information they had received by mail.

“There are no other similar reports to my knowledge in the West Kootenay,” said RCMP’s Dan Seibel, “As it is an on-line application process, anyone from the public could complete the process from any jurisdiction.”

The Nakusp RCMP as well as other detachments are investigating the incident as a case of fraud, and warn the public to be cautious when any company or person requests money to be sent to them.

Anyone who might have any information about this case or others like it are encouraged to call the Nakusp RCMP at 250-265-3677.

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Come in to our new coffee and icecream shop and try our icecream treats and snacks Previously viewed DVD’s on sale

MUNICIPAL CAMPGROUND OPERATOR 2012 Closing Date: Monday, March 19, 2012 Closing Time: 2:00 PM Local Time The Village of Nakusp invites proposals from individuals or organizations for Municipal Campground Operator for the 2012 camping season. General duties will include overall management of the campground, collection of fees, cleaning and maintenance of the campground. Details of this opportunity are outlined in a Request for Proposal-Campground Operator and RFP packages are available at the Village of Nakusp Office, 91-1st Street NW, Nakusp BC or on the Village website at www.nakusp.com.

The contract period will be in the range of May 1, 2012 to October 10, 2012. The contract may include a right of renewal for 1-2 years upon mutual negotiation.

All submissions for responding to this request must be submitted to the Village of Nakusp Office, as stated below, on or before the following date and time (the “Closing Time”): Time: 2:00 pm local time Date: Monday, March 19, 2012

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Late submissions will not be accepted. Submissions will not be opened in public.

Please submit submission to the Village of Nakusp Chief Administrative Officer before the Closing date and time addressed to: Linda Tynan, Chief Administrative Officer Village of Nakusp PO Box 280, 91 – 1st Street NW Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0 Fax: 250.265.3788 Email: ltynan@nakusp.com All queries related to this RFP shall be directed to Linda Tynan, Chief Administrative Of ficer, Village of Nakusp at 250-265-3689 (of fice) or 250-265-1727 (cell).

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7

FUN CURLING

NAKUSP MARCH MADNESS FISHING DERBY

PIANO DUO BAX AND CHUNG

32 spots for curling at 1 p.m., 60 people for the roast beef dinner at 6:30 p.m., and Karaoke with Shirley starts at 8 p.m. Get your ticket

by March 5 at the Legion: $15 singles and $25 per couple for dinner and curling.

The ďŹ rst annual March Madness derby in Nakusp. Derby tickets are $35 per person; get your tickets now and have a chance at those planner boards!

MONDAY, MARCH 12

LEARN TO RUN 5 KM RUN/WALK CLINIC

Come and join us for an evening of ‘Dance’ Piano Music at the Bonnington Arts Centre. Ticketsare available at the Bon Marche Dollar Store until 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, then at the door, which will be open at 7:00 p.m. For this concert, ticket prices are as follows: Adults: $20; Seniors: $15; and Students: $10.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9

EXPLORE THE WORLD OF BIRDS With international birding expert Gary Davidson. Illustrated lectures at Heart’s Rest Retreat Center, 7-8.30 p.m. For information and to register, please call Kay at 358 7991 or email kaycostleywhite@ yahoo.ca.

FILM AT THE HIDDEN GARDEN GALLERY: ‘TRIGGER’ The story of two rock’n’roll women who once shared a friendship, a band and a whole lot of chaos. Now a dozen years later they meet again and over the course of one evening rediscover friendship, remember rock’n’roll and reignite chaos. Begins 7:30 p.m.

MARCH 15

SUNDAY, MARCH 18 Mondays at 5:30 p.m., meet in front of Nakusp Arena. Cost: $82; includes BC Athletics membership and clinic gift. Register at Stepping Stones Daycare (Nancy Bone), Strong Start (Rhonda Palmer), or Little Mountain Outdoor Gear.

MARCH 18-25 PROVINCIAL TIER 4 HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

COLLAGE MAKING

SUNDAY, MARCH 10

with Judy Wapp at the Hidden Garden Gallery from 1 to 4 p.m. $ 20.

Six teams from across the province converge in Nakusp to see who will skate away with Minor Hockey honours in B.C.

FIREWORKS FUNDRAISER HOCKEY GAME

For more info phone Susie B at 8-7268 or Judy Wapp at 8-2714

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21

Watch the Pee Wees take on the Nakusp Volunteer Fire Fighters. All money raised will go toward the Canada Day ďŹ reworks.

FRIDAY, MARCH 16

SCRABBLE CLUB

WOMEN CELEBRATING WOMEN

CHICKEN DAY at the Vallican Whole. Hosted by Judi Morton. Learn from experienced poultry producers about raising chickens and the issues they face. 9-3 p.m. By donation.

at the Silverton Memorial Hall. Musical event. $10 donation. 7:30 p.m.

MARCH 16-18

Got a bunch of obscure three-letter words with the letters “k� and “x�? Put them to high-scoring use 1 p.m. at the Nakusp Library.

SATURDAY, MARCH 24 GEMMALUNA QUARTET At the Silverton Gallery. More details TBA.

Responsible budgeting in an uncertain world.

To prosper in today’s turbulent global economy, discipline and focus are essential. All around us we see governments paying the price for overspending and uncontrolled debt.

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Net Debt-to-GDP ratio is a key measure of debt affordability.

We’re working to keep BC’s economy strong in the face of global economic uncertainty. When other economies are looking inward, BC is reaching out to seize opportunities around the world.

British Columbia. Canada Starts Here.

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US **

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* Forecast for end of 2012/13. Source: Budget 2012 ** Forecast for 2012. Source: International Monetary Fund, Fiscal Monitor, September 2011

For more details on Budget 2012, visit www.bcbudget.ca or www.bcjobsplan.ca

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Nakusp Rod and Gun Club hands out 2012 awards

The Bra Lady

Con’t from page 1 joked was “lucky” as well as an ardent hunter, also scooped the Grizzly award.

Julian Sapietis humbly took home two awards this year: Black Bear and Archery.

In the junior categories, Jordan Trenholm took home the Whitetail prize, and Dillon Hascarl the Elk. Cameron Olson had quite the year and received not only the Junior Mule Deer award, but the Junior Bull Trout as well.

The Junior Bull Trout weighed in at 14 pounds 3 ounces; not bad for a young fish or a junior fisherman!

Keeping it in the family, David Olson walked away with the Senior Bull Trout prize for a fish only slightly lighter than Cameron’s.

Twelve-year-old Cameron Olson was also awarded the Fred Pigott Award for Junior Hunter. The award which commemorates dedicated hunter Fred Pigott is given to a junior member who is keen, honest, hardworking, and ethical, showing respect for the out of doors and property.

“Someone that shows real leadership,” Scown explained, “It’s not necessarily for the biggest fish or deer.” This year, the two coincided for Cameron Olson.

Terry Warren presented Olson with the trophy, a finely-crafted white mountain goat perched on a rocky pedestal, and with his keeper trophy of a beautiful deer sculpture.

“One of the reasons for the junior awards is that it encourages parents to spend time with the kids,” Scown also told me later in conversation, making it in effect a family award as well.

When asked about local relations between hunters and non-hunters, Scown said they were “pretty good.” Scown remembers days past when lots of families in the valley were fed by hunting, “especially before the lake went up,” he recalled.

The Rod and Gun Club used to feed its members and guests a dinner of game at their annual awards banquet, but Helen Scown said it became too expensive and the numbers dropped.

Now, the feature of the awards night is the chance to win a rifle worth thousands for $20

Is Coming to Size You Up Are you tired of feeling saggy, lumpy, pinched or strained? Well you’re not alone. As you’ve probably seen on Oprah or read in women’s magazines, over 80 per cent of all women wear the wrong size bra.

Here’s where Barb Chapman, the Bra Lady, comes in.

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Chapman is coming to

to outfit you with the best possible bra for your body. Chapman said she will be seeing clients on a one-on-one basis, explaining the benefits of good bras and measuring their bodies properly.

“Most women just want to find a good-fitting bra that’s not uncomfortable,” Chapman said. “What they don’t realize is that a good support bra is also important for blood circulation and enhanced lymph drainage.”

Chapman has over 200 bra sizes available for ordering, ranging from 30AA to 52KK. It’s likely that you’ll fit somewhere between those sizes.

She offers these questions for women to ask themselves: • Do you have a drawer full of bras but none that fit comfortably?

• Does your bust line “bounce” when you walk while wearing your “everyday” bra?

• Do you overflow the cup of your bra?

• Do your bra straps slip off your shoulders or dig into your shoulders leaving red and painful marks?

• Does your bra ride up in the back because you tighten the straps to give you added support?

• Have you ever begun an exercise class only to drop out because your breasts ached from lack of support while jumping or running?

If you answer yes to any of these you are in need of a new bra, and a custom one could be the way to go.

YOU’VE TRIED ALL THE REST - NOW TRY THE BEST • NO UNDERWIRES • NO ELASTIC STRAPS • NO STRAPS FALLING OFF SHOULDERS • NO RIDING UP IN THE BACK

You can sign up for Chapman’s bra clinic by calling

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Jesse Cann and his award-winning rack.

time at all, over a hundred tickets were sold to the crowd of about 60 people.

Hank Scown resumed his spot at the microphone, and performed as the perfect MC, reeling the audience in, bit by bit. After an excruciating process of elimination, where Scown had the final few come up on stage, he revealed the winning number, and a beaming Roy Kirby stepped forward to claim his new pride and joy, the Sako Finnlight 270SWM. After the big one, the rest were just consolation prizes for everyone who showed up for the night. Consolation prizes, but some pretty

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She doesn’t come into town very often so she advises booking as soon as possible.

VILLAGE OF NAKUSP 2012 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE: COUNCIL MEETINGS 6:30 pm in Council Chambers (91 1st Street NW) or 6:30 pm in Emergency Services Building (300-8th Ave. NW) Monday, March 12 - Council Chambers Monday, March 26 - Emergency Services Building Tuesday, April 10 - Council Chambers Monday, April 23 - Emergency Services Building Monday, May 7 - Council Chambers Tuesday, May 22 - Council Chambers Monday, June 11 - Council Chambers Monday, June 25 - Emergency Services Building Monday, July 9 - Council Chambers Monday, August 27 - Emergency Services Building Monday, September 10 - Council Chambers Tuesday, October 9 - Council Chambers Monday, October 22 - Emergency Services Building Tuesday, November 13 - Council Chambers Monday, November 26 - Emergency Services Building Monday, December 10 - Council Chambers Committee of the Whole Meeting will be scheduled as needed **July 23, August 13 and September 24 Council Meeting are cancelled.

The big winner for the evening, Roy Kirby, with his new rifle.

a try, and people were more than willing to come out and take part.

When the tickets were brought out for the rifle raffle, the formerly sedate hunters and fishers were on their feet, descending on the ticket salesmen like a pack of wolves. In no

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nice ones. I walked away with a modest cash doorp rize, and many others took home knives, leathermen, caps, cups, and much more.

Next year, I hope to have my CORE and my Rod and Gun membership, and I’ll be gunning for the rifle myself.

The Council of the Village of Nakusp invites public consultation in the preparation of the Village’s 2012 Five Year Financial Plan. Council has begun holding budget meetings and welcomes public input from members of the community with regards to items of concern they would like to see addressed in the budget.

2012 CONFERENCES Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Gov’t – April 19-21, 2012: Trail BC Federation of Canadian Municipalities – June 1-4, 2012: Saskatoon SK Union of BC Municipalities – September 24-28, 2012: Victoria BC

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Kids learn healthy eating at Nakusp Secondary School But popularity of the store is now divided between other programs formed as fundraisers. Students at NSS are no strangers to the soup days organized by the PAC (Parents Advisory It’s been almost five years since my first year at Nakusp Council), that once a week supplies a bowl of soup to students Secondary, and at that time, essentially the closest we had to a and staff for two dollars. But taking a page out of their book, the canteen were the vending machines by the gym, which supplied graduates of 2012 have been fundraising towards their end of potato chips and candy bars. the year banquet and ceremony in the same way.

Due to new enforcements made by the ministry of health and One of the hardest workers towards this cause is Cheryl education, these were removed, in order to encourage healthy Black, the parent of a 2012 graduate, who volunteers her time eating, and though many students brought packed lunches from twice a week to make, on average, two litres of soup, or ochome, it became a trend for many to bring money and go down casionally some other hot lunch, made with healthy materials to the fast-food restaurants or buy candy from convenience and no additives or unnatural sugars. These are inexpensive, but still have a lowered price specifically for students. She is very dedicated to this activity, saying “During the winter months my job is slower, but I do it for the grads.” Since the beginning of the year, the grads have earned $1,800, and this is thanks mostly to the “food fundraisers.”

Cheryl Black thinks that these activities have become very popular due to recent cutbacks and the need for school organizations and clubs to earn money, as seen with the Student Council and the Oudoor Education class, the latter of which also recently began to have hot-lunches twice a week, fundraising for a field trip in the spring. In just three and a half weeks they have earned $504.

Adding to this, students at the high school are also supplied with free organic fruits and vegetables, supplied by the BC Fruit and Vegetable program in collaboration with BC Act Now, as well as the BC Ministry of Agriculture. This program must be applied to every year, and our school has applied for a total of three years in a row.

Jamie Godtmark and Jordan Welch get into the cocoa and have some healthy fun.

There’s always a small flutter of excitePHOTOS BY NONNI CHARLES-LUNDAAHL ment throughout a classroom when free, stores during their lunch breaks. healthy food is delivered in the middle of a lesson, and this But this year has differed greatly due to the student growth popularity seems to be spreading, as the program is expanding plan organized by the teachers. Many budget cuts have been outside of the province, funded by the government and promotwitnessed at the school, and a need for funding became appar- ing local produce. ent to the teachers, thus the introduction of Cougar Snacks, our Since these events, students have been educated on healthy very own school store. eating and it’s been noted that changes, whether conscious That was something of a start for the varying healthy food or not, have been made also on the part of the students, diet programs at NSS. The store supplies health-approved and free- improvement being seen in lunches from home as well as at trade food at affordable prices, as well as school-supplies, and school. now remains self-supporting with volunteer students working On the topic of school hot lunches, principal Susan Paterson during lunch hours and preparing the occasional special. said, “It’s building community.” Because really, what better way “I think it’s something that’s really helpful for students,” to bring people together than with one of the most commonly says Christina Barisoff, home economics teacher. Ms. Barisoff shared interests, food? Or more specifically, food that will lead primarily organizes and runs Cougar Snacks. to the healthier lives of our youth.

NONNI CHARLES-LUNDAAHL Special to the Arrow Lakes News

FROM AGRICULTURE TO ZAMBONIS

Students in Ms. Barisoff ’s Foods and Nutrition class, Chelsey Roe and Jayden Atherton are cooking up something good. Below, Cherly Black prepares soup for the Grad lunch.

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Nakusp shines in Disney on Ice March 4

The Nakusp Figure Skating Club showcased this year’s skaters with a Disney-themed extravaganza.

Above, Olivia Mang, Melissa Hascarl, Kimberly Roberts, Lucy Ponto, Chiara Minchin, Hannah Carven and Maya Watson were “Reaching for Heaven.”

The tiny tots were small fry mermaids in their shiny tails “Under the Sea.” Lindsay Cann wore a shimmering red dress for her performance solo.

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Congratulations!

95 athletes from the Kootenays (Zone 1) competed at the 2012 BC Winter Games bringing home 14 medals.

Thank you to the coaches, officials, volunteers, and families who support these growing champions.

See photos, videos and results at www.bcgames.org

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Raising grandkids can be a challenge, and a gift

Marilyn Boxwell Seniors Helping Seniors

BC’s treaties mean jobs, more business, community development and infrastructure investment for First Nations and all of us.

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Having actively experienced one round of parenting, a growing number of local grandparents are now finding themselves stepping up to the challenge of raising their own children’s children.

This is a growing trend, happening not only in Nakusp and area, but in numerous communities throughout the nation, an offshoot of the radical changes happening in society, taking place globally as well as locally.

For some grandparents, such major shifts in lifestyle are viewed as a welcome turn-of-events, as in the case of local residents John and Sarah. For reasons of confidentiality, I have changed their names to protect their privacy, however the couple’s story still remains true.

Having chosen to retire early followed by relocation to Nakusp, the couple soon moved into their new home, to be joined shortly afterward, by their young grandson Richard. A variety of unexpected changes within Richard’s birth-family home had precipitated the move, and it was mutually agreed that his grandparents would be in the best position to provide the boy with a safe and loving environment in which to grow up.

However, according to Sarah and her husband, the prospect of assuming the responsibility of becoming Richard’s primary caregivers, instead of his natural parents, weighed heavily on their minds. In particular, a major concern was how they were going to handle the significantly higher costs associated with raising a child.

Also of some consequence to consider, the potential emotional crises

which might arise amongst various family members, from time to time, and how such incidents might affect the emotional well-being of Richard. In addition, John and Sarah were concerned about achieving and maintaining a healthy level of acceptance of Richard’s non-traditional living arrangement on the part of their grandson’s classmates, families and friends.

The couple had little to be concerned about, however, as they were soon to discover.

“We were absolutely astounded by the significant level of caring and support clearly exhibited on the part of this amazing community whenever a need arose,” Sarah declared during our interview, adding, “the District school support system was totally in place.” Not only the administration, but also the teachers, counselors and support staff, other students and their parents all expressed right from the beginning, kindness, understanding and respect toward each of the newly arrived residents.

Peter, another local grandparent who, together with his wife Jean, raised their young granddaughter for many years at their Nakusp residence, cast further light on the subject.

“The time I spent with my wife and my own young family was far too limited when they were growing up while I was involved with building my career,” he recalled.

In a sense, however, Peter was given a second chance in later years by warmly inviting the couple’s granddaughter Jill to live with them in their retirement home when difficulties within her own family home began to arise.

“Finally, I had the time for my fam-

ily which I had always craved,” Peter stated with conviction.

“When Jill came to live with us, it became evident that this was the ideal opportunity for us as her grandparents, to be able to share our mutual interests and personal concerns with her, on a one-on-one basis.”

Peter says he now takes great pleasure reflecting on how he and Jean made a valuable contribution to their granddaughter’s quality of life by instilling a positive attitude and set of values which in turn has led to her being able to live happily and independently on her own while attending college in a larger urban centre.

Although Nakusp area residents are fortunate in having accessible emotional and practical local support available to them when a need arises, a new province-wide program entitled “The Grandparents (and other family members) Raising Children telephone support Helpline” also recently came into effect.

Essentially this Helpline is an information/referral and counseling resource intended to assist families here at home as well as those residing in any oother B.C. community. Families in crisis often face many intersecting legal and financial issues such as child benefit eligibility. As part of their own journey through life, caregivers also need to familiarize themselves with various aspects of family law and other parenting concerns including advocacy and government services related to kinship caregiving.

For further information regarding the Helpline service, call toll free 1-855-474-9777.

New Nakusp Water Plant CAREER OPPORTUNITY Treasurer (Chief Financial Officer) The Village of Nakusp is looking for a Treasurer (Chief Financial Officer) Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Treasurer (Chief Financial Officer) is responsible for statutory financial administration duties as well as the overall operation of the finance department.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated financial planning, leadership and supervisory experience and preference will be given to applicants with a professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA) enhanced by experience working in progressively more responsible financial positions in local government.

Consideration will also be given to applicants who are pursuing an accounting designation, who demonstrate that they are quick to learn, willing to be trained, enjoy a leadership role, and who display a keen interest in a career in financial administration within a local government environment.

We are seeking a self motivated multi-tasker who has a demonstrated ability to communicate and deal effectively with the public. Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook are very important and experience with municipal accounting software such as Vadim is a definite asset.

Nakusp offers a very competitive salary to the right person in addition to an excellent benefit package. Applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter by Tuesday, March 20, 2012 to: Linda Tynan, CAO Village of Nakusp, ltynan@nakusp.com, fax 250-265-3788 or mail to PO Box 280, Nakusp BC V0G 1R0. For more information, please contact the Village office at 250-265-3689.

We thank all who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Village of Nakusp recently received its new water treatment system. “The actual water treatment plant was delivered and it was quite a sight to see as the crane unloaded it,” Linda Tynan told The Arrow Lakes News. “Nakusp residents and businesses were part of the logistics in getting the necessary equipment and manpower in place to successfully land it” Photo courtesy of Mike Pedersoen

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CBT rewards community service with awards Go mental for movies at the Library Contributed by Rachel Lucas, CBT

Planning on going to college?

Always doing something in the community?

Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is accepting applications for two of its community service award programs.

College Community Service Awards (CCSA) are intended to benefit Basin college students who plan to further their education. Youth Community Service Awards (YCSA) are given to graduating high school students.

Deadlines are March 15 and

April 13. And more details can be found online at www.cbt.org/ programs.

For more information, contact Michelle d’Entremont at mdentremont@cbt.org or 1.800.505.8998.

EVERYWHERE AND NOWHERE

By Sajelibeana D’Otta

Special to the Arrow Lakes News

Do you know those old movies that have been in the back of your closet for years, or at least since Christmas?

And the ones on the shelf that were too awful/bland/terrifying/ infantile/serious to ever watch again? Well, we’d love to give them a chance at a fresh start at the library!

For the first part of March, we’ll be accepting donations of DVDs and videos -- anything goes (EXCEPT, sorry, home-recorded movies and government- or companyissued freebies). What we decide not to add to our our library’s collection will go out for sale on March 12 through 17, as a fundraiser for the library. DVDs will be a steal at $3 each, and VHS films will be only $2. Could updating your home video collection be any easier or cheaper?

As a special way to celebrate, we’ll also be selling cheap popcorn (it may be green) on Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17. Green popcorn our way of saying “Happy St. Patrick’s Day!� and “Long live

the movies!� in one bag of deliciousness.

And if supporting the library isn’t motivation enough to go through your old movie collection, here’s another one for you: we would be happy to issue tax receipts for your donations -- $3 for each DVD, and $2 for each VHS film, with a minimum donation of value of $20.

Please let us know you’d like a tax receipt when you’re donating your movies and we’ll make sure we get all the information we need.

Still reading this article instead of throwing aside the paper to dig through your old movie collection?

Here’s one more idea to motivate you: imagine the back of your closet emptied of clutter, and the shelf cleared of everything but the cinematic gems. Imagine all the space you can make for the new movies you’ll be picking up from our Movie Sale!

If you have any questions, please email (bna@netidea.com) or phone the library (3363). We’re open from 12 to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m.

Located across from the Village Green Centre and a short walk from Wal-Mart, Future Shop and other ďŹ ne stores in Vernon.

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HISTORY

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This Week in History This Week in History features a selection of stories from the Arrow Lakes News archives

MARCH 5, 1942

Handkerchief shower for bombed victims is staged at Nakusp.

A handkerchief shower for civilian men, women and children of bombed areas of Britain was a feature of the monthly meeting of the Arrow Lakes Branch of the Red Cross, held in the Knights Pythias Hall Thursday. The appeal for handkerchiefs met with a wholehearted response from lake points as well as from local citizens. In the absence of the President, the Vice President, Mrs. H. Jordan presided at the business session. The Branch constitution was studied and adopted. A number of letters from overseas boys who have received Christmas parcels were read.

MARCH 8, 1962

Education Is important In Canadian lives education is the best thing we have ever known. All people of the world cannot have education, but I am sure they would give anything to be taught more of some profession which they love. Canada is lucky. All boys and girls, men and women may have an education. Without education no one can get anywhere. Many people quit school at sixteen but at twenty regret it. These people can go to night school or take correspondence.

From the fourth to the tenth of March it is Education Week. Parents may go to any school to see any child’s work. All children need encouragement so please be interested.

MARCH 8, 1972

Summer caretaker at Nakusp Springs announced Nakusp Hot Springs Park is to have a caretaker this summer. In a letter to the Village of Nakusp, Burt Campbell, MLA, has stated that a man will be hired June 15 to September 15 on a seven day a week basis. He would be responsible for keeping the park clean, enforcing the Park Act and Regulations, and keeping a running survey of park use for park planning purposes. He will be employed as a Park Assistant 2, Step 1 and would be employed under the direction of the District Park Officers in Nelson. Council was asked to submit the name of a competent, local man for the position. The Village of Nakusp has been asking for a Caretaker at the park for a long time and through the efforts of Mr. Campbell, the minister agreed this year.

MARCH 3, 1982

Byline Burpy The idea of a bed and breakfast in old in Germany and Austria.

Take Oberammergau, for instance, every ten years they stage a Passion Play in that small community. They put up about 10,000 people every night for three months during the run of the play and they don’t have many more hotels than Nakusp. How? They put

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the visitors up in private homes. The added income is very welcome to the townspeople and everyone benefits from the experience.

I’m not suggesting that we stage a Passion Play every ten years, but we could at least develop a registry of extra rooms.

MARCH 7, 2002

School District 10 hit hard by funding School District Number 10 (Arrow Lakes) was hit hard by the new funding formula announced by the Provincial Government and released to Board Chairs, Superinten-

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dents and Secretary Treasurers on Friday March 1.

Our initial projections indicate a reduction in funding over 11 per cent in the next two years. Our current budget is just over seven million and we are looking at projected cuts if $480,000 for the 2002/03 school year and $350,000 for the 2003/04 school year.

“As the School Board enters into its budget process, we will be looking for ways to implement these reductions so they will have the least impact on students. No easy task with this magnitude of loss,” said Chair Cindee Morehouse.

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December 22– January 19

January 20– February 18

February 19– March 20

CLUES ACROSS 1. Bay Area Transit Auth. (abbr.)

5. Pull apart by force 9. Ancient Egyptian King 12. Missing soldiers 13. Capital of Japan 14. Diamond month (abbr.)

15. Spheres 16. Surpassing good 17. British thermal unit 18. Philippine island & seaport 19. Legally argued 20. Belonging to singer Fitzgerald 22. Bowler hats 24. Has a strong odor 25. Doyens 26. London Gallery 27. Rural delivery 28. Rods 31. Stonhenge plain 33. Withdraw from membership 34. Execute or perform 35. Central or Yellowstone 36. Municipality in Norway 39. Bay of NW Rep. of Ireland 40. Skin designs 42. Son of Jephunneh 43. Baseball’s Ruth 44. Clare Booth __, Am. writer 46. Black tropical American cuckoo 47. Filled with fear or apprehension 49. 6th Jewish month 50. Wide metal vessel used in cooking 51. Make by pouring into a cast 52. Colombian city 53. Heat unit

54. Carpenter, red and army 55. Adam and Eve’s garden CLUES DOWN 1. Big man on campus 2. Made public by radio or television 3. Labelled 4. Inform positively 5. Drinks habitually 6. Supplemented with difficulty 7. SW Scottish river & port 8. American poet 1874-1963 9. Pads 10. Ingestion or intake 11. Tie up a bird before cooking 13. Bulrushes of the genus Scirpus 16. Turned rod on a spinning wheel 21. Having or covered with leaves 23. The 44th U.S. President 28. Midway between S and SE 29. Tuberculosis (abbr.)

30. Inspected accounting procedures 31. A twilled woolen fabric 32. Potato state 33. The work of a sailor 35. Involving 2 dimensions 36. Fanatical or overzealous 37. Consolation 38. Wild sheep of northern Africa 39. Erect leafless flower-bearing stalk 40. Afrikaans 41. Weighing device 43. Very dry champagne 45. Emerald Isle 48. A resident of Benin

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August 23– September 22

The color gray will play a significant role in your life this week, Capricorn, and it won’t be all bad. A treasured heirloom holds the key to a precarious situation.

Think pink, Aquarius, and that stink you raised will dissipate before it does more harm than good.

Shades of rose and coral pique your curiosity and get you snooping.

Sunny days are here again, Pisces, and yellow is the key to making quick work of every project you’re given. A blast from the past makes a joyous announcement.

Green never looked so good, Cancer.

Find more ways to implement the three R’s—reduce, reuse, recycle—and keep more green in your pocket.

It is not black and white, as you were led to believe, Leo. Get the facts before you make your decision.

A friend requires some counseling.

You’ve never been one to brown nose, but the superior you’re about to encounter will require it. Submit, Virgo, or prepare to receive more grief than you deserve.

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April 20– May 20

May 21– June 21

September 23– October 22

October 23– November 21

November 22– December 21

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Red spells passion, and it will be all around you this week, Aries.

Make the most of it by getting things done and showing that special someone how much they mean to you.

You’ve got the blues, but they won’t last long with the arrival of a long-lost friend. Take time out to catch up and reminisce, Taurus.

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Knock-knock. Who’s there? Orange. Orange who? Orange you glad your finances are starting to look up, Gemini? Keep saving, keep investing and financial freedom will be yours.

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Lucky Libra. You get back in the black and you learn how to stay there. Mealtimes around the table foster connections and provide insight into a recurring dilemma.

Shades of purple indicate a period of extravagance is about to beset your home.

Don’t worry, Scorpio.

It won’t last long enough to alter anything permanently.

White beckons to you from every turn and can only mean one thing, Sagittarius. You need to learn to relax, starting now. Arrange for some TV time or a long bubble bath.

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Trucks & Vans FOR SALE: Excavating Company including excavators, dump trucks and skid steers. $250,000 O.B.O FOR SALE: Septic Pumping Company includes 2 trucks (one hydrovac, one pump truck) 250,000 O.B.O Email: jaydensunfire@yahoo.ca for more details.

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STEEL BUILDINGS For all uses! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands now!

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16 ■ Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, March 7, 2012

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