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BC Hydro hands wharf projects off to Columbia Power By Claire Paradis Arrow Lakes News
Audrey Repin, Director of Stakeholder Relations and Communications for Columbia Power, came to the March 25 Nakusp council meeting to outline what would be happening next with plans to replace the wharf in Nakusp. Columbia Power Corporation is taking the Nakusp wharf project as well as ones in Edgewood and Anderson Point over from BC Hydro, because “ the relationship with the community is key,” according to Repin. Last fall, the sister Crown Corporations agreed that CPC already had many of the necessary relationships in place to get the projects to completion. At this point in the projects’ handover, Columbia Power is discovering what commitments BC Hydro made, and what challenges they faced, Repin said. Water levels are the major concern, she said. The lowest annual water levels occur mid-March to mid-April, so this is when CPC is looking to carry out construction in 2013. Right now, CPC is looking at environmental approvals, sourcing materials and pulling tender pack-
ages together, the Columbia Power rep told The Arrow Lakes News. Local fisher Hank Scown is sceptical about the plan. He sees the handover as another sign that Hydro is unwilling to fulfil its commitments. “It’s clear that Hydro is trying to wash their hands of Nakusp and their responsibility to the valley,” he said. The enormous amount of time that the wharf replacement plans have taken shows they are a “very low priority,” said Scown. “We have the drawings and plans,” said Repin about the Nakusp wharf. The Columbia Power representative said the corporation will meet with the community and stake holders once everything is ready to go. “I don’t know Columbia Power,” said Scown, but he wonders if they have the power to get more resources if they are needed to get the job done. The wharf design for the Edgewood project is still in the conceptual phase at this point. Repin hopes to have a meeting with community leaders and stake holders in that community to see if the design is workable or if it needs to be changed. She hopes to
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Columbia Power’s Audrey Repin shakes hands with Jesse Brown at the Nakusp wharf, one of three the corporation has pledged to replace by April 2013. PHOTO COURTESY OF COLUMBIA POWER CORPORATION
have the design completed this fall. All three wharfs will be built during the low water period of mid-March to mid-April 2013. Repin
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Alex Atamanenko, MP for B.C. Southern Interior, is not impressed with the direction taken by the Conservative government in the 2012 federal budget. Atamanenko says the government’s plan to raise the eligible age for Old Age Security from 65 to 67 will force seniors to work two years extra while denying jobs for younger workers longer. It also forces low-income seniors in B.C. to live two more years on degrading rates of social assistance. The budget also short changes the Provinces by $31 billion with unilateral changes to the funding formula for federal health transfers, opening the door wide to privatization and two-tier health care. The BC Chamber held a very different view, and welcomed the federal budget as addressing many issues that have been holding back B.C.’s potential to grow and create new economic activity. “Our members across the province have been clear; our ability to prosper and create jobs is being hampered by our inability to find skilled workers and to move major resource projects through the Byzantine regu-
latory approval process,” states John Winter, President and CEO of the B.C. Chamber of Commerce. “Budget 2012 lays out a vision to address these challenges.” Atamanenko, however, was unimpressed by the federal government’s attempts to streamline processes for resource projects. “It seems the government’s only job creation strategy is to facilitate super tankers and dirty oil pipelines over our most pristine land and waterways while gutting environmental assessments,” declared Atamanenko, referring to Conservative plans for sweeping legislative and regulatory changes to environmental assessments and over $100 million in funding to hurry resource extraction. “Once again this government is taking care of its big business friends.” “New Democrats have called for a reduction in the small business tax rates, real protection for retirement security and stable Health Care funding for the provinces,” concluded Atamanenko. “Instead we are seeing the reckless gutting of Canadian programs and a budget that actually plans for unemployment to grow.”
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Rodeo in the works to come to Nakusp this July By Claire Paradis Arrow Lakes News
A rodeo may come to Nakusp if Trophy Tournaments gets all the required approvals. Trophy Tournaments president JR Bruvall presented the possibility to Village Council last week. Village council said they would give him a letter of support once all the necessary permits were in place. Bruvall’s current vision is a two-day affair
that would take place at the end of July this year on private property. This is the first rodeo he has planned, although he has been running different sporting events and tournaments for years. “It seems to be a go,” said Bruvall, “it’s nerve-wracking, of course.” The event organizer said he’s been talking to people at Creek Quarterhorses and the local veterinarian, and he is hoping to have them all come out for the rodeo. Even so, he’s excited about bringing the event
to Nakusp. Bruvall owns a place in Galena Bay and loves it. A horse-enthusiast himself, when he heard that the Nakusp Music Fest wasn’t going to be happening this year, he thought he’d take a shot bringing a fun event to town. Even people who may not love horses will find something at the rodeo, said Bruvall. He is planning events that he believes will create comfort for people around animals. According to a proposed rodeo schedule, there will be opportu-
nities for folks to get up close and personal with rabbits, pigs and cows. “The town needs something,” he said. The rodeo will be an entertaining, all-day event for people that he hopes will have the same kind of draw for people that a music festival would have. “For the town, it’s new,” said Bruvall, who said he hope people are curious to come and check it out.
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Nakusp Council notes for March 26 By Claire Paradis Arrow Lakes News
Outdoor patio café fees introduced
New fees are in effect for businesses that take up space on or near Village sidewalks or streets, thanks to an amendment to Bylaw 632-2. What’s Brewing on Broadway owner Trish Albertine had known the Village was going to do it, but was surprised to hear that the amendment had been made at the last council meeting. “I’m not sore about it,” said the storeowner, who has $2 million liability insurance for her outdoor seated area adjacent to the building. The change is being made to bring the Village in compliance with the B.C. Community Charter, said CAO Linda Tynan. Allowing some businesses to occupy Village property could be seen as the Village providing assistance to those businesses, something not allowed by the Charter, said Mayor Hamling.
Nakusp Hot Springs rates stay same, for now Hot Springs rates are not going up, for now. A proposal to increase entry fees at the Hot Springs was not passed, but referred back to staff. The mayor raised the concern that an increase to the student rate may make the Nakusp Hot Springs uncompetitive, which may mean incoming student groups will choose to go elsewhere.
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The Nakusp Hot Springs will be closed from April 23-30, inclusive, for Spring maintenance.
Hot Springs part of Village at last Council voted to expand the Village boundary to include the 165 acres of land where the source of the Nakusp Hot Springs is located. Although the Village owns this parcel, it currently lies within the rural area of the Regional District. Approval was given for the process to expand the Village to include this portion, which will include consultation with the RDCK.
Springs bridge to be replaced “We were successful in obtaining a $340,000 grant from the Province of B.C. to replace the bridge up at the hot springs,” Councillor Mueller told The Arrow Lakes News, “We will work on it right away to get it complete as soon as possible.”
Hot Springs de-Commissioned The HS Commission was dissolved and replaced by an advisory committee. The Commission was veering into administration, said Karen Hamling. The administration at the Hot Springs is very good, said the mayor, so there is no need for the commission. An appointed advisory committee, made up of ex-commission members will be replacing the commission.
Mary Ann Coules from BC Hydro presented the Arrow Lakes Historical Society with a very large cheque for $10,000 that will go towards the archive addition to the Centennial Building. The addition will also house a diorama which will be used by the Arrow Lakes Museum. Museum, archives and library will all be together in one accessible building. Funds are in place to get them to lock up, but the society is still on the look out for more funds to get it to where they want it. Pictured here from left are Mary Ann Coules, Sabina Iseli-Otto, Milton Parent, Paula Rogers, Rosemarie Parent and Sharon Montgomery. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS
Child pornography case still lingering in courts By Claire Paradis Arrow Lakes News
A Nakusp man has entered a plea of not guilty to a charge of possessing and distributing child pornography. Arthur Valentine Weeks, 56, entered a plea of not guilty in Nakusp Provincial Court on Mar. 28. What was on Arthur Week’s computer that lead police to arrest him for possession and distribution of child pornography is still a mystery to his defence lawyer. Weeks was arrested for the possession and distribution of child pornography late in July 2011, his computer was seized and a police forensics unit has investigated the contents of his computer since then.
The investigation that ultimately lead to Weeks’ arrest began on May 30, 2011. The B.C. Integrated Child Exploitation Unit (BC ICE) was alerted to two cases where images of naked children between the ages of 10 and 15 were uploaded from the same email address. After seeing the images that were uploaded from this email address, the arresting officer affirmed an information to the court. The information claims the images can be considered child pornography. By tracking down the IP address associated with the email account, the RCMP were able to discover Arthur Weeks was the subscriber associated with the IP address. After more investigation, the BC ICE
believed that there was sufficient reason for his computer to be seized and examined for child pornography. In December 2012, Weeks’ defence lawyer Ken Wyllie said the images on the machine have been referenced in the disclosure he received from the Crown, but he has not seen them yet himself. When he asked if the Crown council had viewed the images on the computer, Crown prosecutor Jordan Petty said they had. He said investigators wished to carry out further analysis of the material in order to determine if there was more forensic evidence for the disclosure. On March 28, the case was back before the courts in Nakusp. Lawyer for the defence
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Wyllie once again made the complaint that he still had not seen the contentious images on his client’s hard drive, and what he had been given by the Crown was only a “perfunctory description of the imagery.” Not only were the images not available, but the location where the files were stored on the computer was still unknown by the defence council, said Wyllie. Crown prosecutor Petty replied the delay was due to a backlog of evidence waiting to be processed by provincial forensics teams, but shouldn’t delay a plea entry. Wyllie did in fact enter a plea of not guilty on behalf of the accused Arthur Weeks.
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IN BRIEF: CULTURE TOUR, SENIORS’ FAIR The Columbia Basin Culture Tour returns
Nakusp hosts first-ever Seniors’ Fair
Calling all Columbia Basin artists: the tour is back! Registrations are currently being accepted for artists/venues in the Columbia Basin to participate in the Columbia Basin Culture Tour (CBCT). The final day for registration is closing in, with the deadline being April 15. The CBCT is a self guided tour showcasing local arts, culture and heritage offered at no charge to the general public. Full colour tour directories will be available free of charge to the public as a guide to visit your studio, exhibition, museum, art gallery, cultural center or heritage site throughout the Columbia Basin during this special weekend event.
The Seniors’ Resource Fair is a new community initiative that will inform and educate older adults living in the Nakusp area about community resources, services and organizations. A wide variety of organizations will be invited to participate in the event, ranging from local and regional non-profit and government services as well as private business and focus on the health, social and educational needs of seniors and their families. Today, navigating the health and social service systems can be overwhelming. A Seniors Fair will inform and educate seniors and their family members about key services that promote healthy and active lifestyles, independent living and maybe critical to help them remain in their homes and in their communities.
Step into the Mirror Ryan Butler brings his enthusiasm to learn and his guitar to community music lessons held in Silverton every Sunday night. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY J. KLEIS
By Claire Paradis Arrow Lakes News
Ever wanted to pick up a guitar and join in on a jam-band session but felt intimidated? Got an old ukelele that you like to pick up and pluck notes on but don’t really know what you’re doing? Ryan Butler knows the feeling. Going out to gigs, Butler noticed there were lots of people who wanted to play but felt intimidated. It inspired him to start a music program for folks with lots of enthusiasm but not a lot of experience. “I don’t know much about music,” he said, but everyone starts somewhere. Butler has created that somewhere by offering a time and a place with instructors for anyone who wants to play music. There are a growing number of people who now show up faithfully for the Sunday night session at the Silverton Gallery. Butler said the numbers are growing, and he would like to see more young people showing up for the informal music lessons. At a suggested donation of $5-10, the two-hour long sessions are a bargain as well as a joy.
“The students choose the music,” said Butler, “It has to be something not overly complicated, easy songs.” Right now the group is working on songs like “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay” and The Be Good Tanyas’ “Little Birds.” Instructor J. Kleis is really enjoying the program as well: “I never really taught like this before. It’s a great way to keep active with music.” At the moment, guitar, cello, bass, ukelele, mandolin and the human voice comprise the community band, said Butler, who would love to get more people and more instruments involved. Kleis is also looking to the future, hoping the group will continue to get more instruments and more people bring their own to the practises. He notes Butler has done a great job getting funds from the CBT and Rec. 6 to pay for space and instructors. The ensemble will be holding its first performance, “Coming Out of the Closet” April 21 at 7 p.m. A fun fundraiser, the group hopes to raise money for instructors and for more instruments.
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Mirror Theatre presents the original play “Shift” with original music at the Bonnington Fine Arts Centre on April 13 and 14. Show starts at 7 p.m. and admission is by donation. Mature children welcome. John, separates himself from his father’s corporate world, finds Heather, who is leaving the same corporate world, and connects with the other characters. Together, they learn to create collectively. Pictured here are Troy Watson as Peter, a CEO of a large Oil Corporation, ; Rick Offermann as John, his son who turns his back on that world, and Heather, also leaving that world, who is played by Cassia Parent. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY JANET ROYKO
New housing initiative for Columbia Basin Contributed by the CBT
As a result of federal and provincial investments, a new program, the Affordable Rental Housing initiative (ARHi), will soon be available in the Columbia Basin region for households in need. Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has also partnered with the Province in this initiative to deliver essential affordable rental housing. Through the Canada-British Columbia Agreement for Investment in Affordable Housing 20112014, the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia are providing a combined investment of $5 million over three years to support new affordable rental housing projects in communities across the Columbia Basin. Through a separate funding agreement with the Province, CBT is contributing a further $5 million to this initiative. “Our government is committed to developing and implementing local solutions to local housing challenges,” said the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages and Minister Responsible for British Columbia on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). “Through this new program, seniors and families of Columbia Basin will have access to affordable rental housing
that meets their needs.” “This is a wonderful announcement for our region,” said Bill Bennett, MLA for Kootenay East. “Columbia Basin Trust is such an important player in all of our communities and it is gratifying to see the Province working so well and so collaboratively with CBT on such an important issue.” Details on how to apply for the Affordable Rental Housing initiative and request for proposals for the procurement of potential affordable rental housing projects will be available in Spring 2012. There will be a number of information sessions in the Columbia Basin to provide more background on what submissions should include to be considered for funding under the Initiative. The sessions will take place the third week of April, and will be coming to Nakusp Community Arena at 9 a.m. on April 23. Sessions will also be held nearby in Revelstoke at 2 p.m. at the Community Centre the same day and on April 27 in Castlegar at the Fireside Inn at 1 p.m. “Our partnership with the provincial government represents a unique opportunity for CBT to help address a priority issue for a number of Basin communities,” said Garry Merkel, CBT board chair. “We’re excited this partnership can help communities make affordable rental housing projects a reality.”
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Friday, April 6
HIDDEN GARDEN GALLERY FILM: “WIND JOURNEYS� Begins 7:30 p.m., by donation.
Sunday, April 8
EASTER SUNDAY COMMUNITY SERVICE 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Nakusp Arena Auditorium
OVERWAITEA ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT Bring your kids from zero to 10 down to the park in Nakusp at noon to meet the Easter Bunny and search for Easter Eggs. There will be hot dogs and refreshments for sale, with all proceeds going to the B.C. Children’s Hospital.
COMMUNITY MUSIC PROGRAM IN SILVERTON Always wanted to play music but didn’t know where to start? The program has two instructors who provide both group direction and individual attention. Call Ryan for information at 358-7705 or just show up with your instrument for the Sunday evening sessions 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday, April 11
PRESCHOOL LITERACY PROGRAM AT LUCERNE “Ready Set Learn� is here again. Activities supporting numeracy, literacy, small and large motor development and kindergarten transition for 3-5 year olds from 1-3 p.m. Please call 358-7768 or 358-7766 over Spring Break to register.
PUBLIC INPUT FOR ARROW PARK CBT FUNDING Project applicants for Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs are presenting their proposals to the public at 2 p.m. at Rock Island Resort 3774 Rock Island Road, East Arrow Park.
Thursday, April 12 and Friday, April 13
PUBLIC INPUT FOR BURTON CBT FUNDING Project applicants for Columbia Basin Trust’s
The FWCP has delivered more than 700 projects that conserve and enhance ďŹ sh, wildlife and their supporting habitats affected by the creation of BC Hydro owned and operated generation facilities in the Coastal, Columbia and Peace regions of British Columbia. For a Nomination Package please email fwcp@bchydro.com.
Application deadline is April 25, 2012.
Saturday, April 15
LEGION TEXAS HOLD ‘EM Come to the Nakusp Legion for poker at 7 p.m. and karaoke at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
NAKUSP COMMUNITY FILM: “WIEBO’S WAR� Screening at 2 p.m. at the Nakusp Seniors’ Hall. This 94-minute documentary follows Wiebo Ludwig’s struggle against big oil interests in the 1990’s. Brought to you by the Seniors’ Association, the NFB and the Nakusp Library.
Monday, April 16
PUBLIC INPUT FOR EDGEWOOD CBT FUNDING Project applicants for CBT’s Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs present their proposals to the public at 7p.m. at the Edgewood Legion Hall.
CINEFIL FILM: “SISTERS AND BROTHERS� Carl Bessai’s third installment in his family trilogy is a bracingly funny look into the lives of four sets of siblings. Brimming with affection, hostility and a healthy dose of guilt, Sisters & Brothers cleverly tills the volatile territory of siblinghood. At the Bonnington Arts Centre, Nakusp 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 18
PRESCHOOL LITERACY PROGRAM AT LUCERNE “Ready Set Learn� is here again. Activities supporting numeracy, literacy, small and large motor development and kindergarten transition for 3-5 year olds from 1-3 p.m. Please call 358-7768 or 358-7766 over Spring Break to register.
PUBLIC INPUT FOR AREA K AND NAKUSP CBT FUNDING Project applicants for Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs are presenting their proposals to the public. The advanced poll of the community vote will be held at 7p.m. at the Nakusp Public LIbrary.
Saturday, April 21
SPRING QUILT SHOW The Nakusp Quilt Guild is having its Spring show at the Seniors Hall 210-8th Ave NW Nakusp from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Not only with there be quilts and crafts on display, there will be coffee, tea and treats as well as random door prize draws.
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The most difficult choice an avid reader can make is to choose which book to read next. It’s easier when you’re in the middle of a series you LOVE, but when you’re surrounded by a library full of good options, there are a lot of decisions to make before you can choose which books to take with you. How much room do you have in your book bag? If you’re going on a trip, how much space can you spare? How heavy is the book – and can you fall asleep in bed reading it? How compelling is the teaser? What other book should you take in case you don’t like this one? Do you feel embarrassed taking this book up to the circulation counter? We hope not, but we all hide some of our reading habits. If you have an eReader, your reality is a very different one: you can load one of these devices up with at least 1000 books and read whatever you want, whenever you want to read it. And since the battery life of an eReader can last up to a month, you don’t need to worry about running out of juice when you’re only halfway to Maui (or Kelowna). Did you know that most of the people who come to the library asking about downloadable eBooks are seniors? eBook readers weigh next-to-nothing, carry a lot of books, and allow people to change settings (like text size and font) to make reading easy on the eyes. Buying eBooks can become expensive quickly, though, and that’s where the library comes in. All B.C. library users have access to a service called Library To Go, which provides
all of you with unlimited and free access to thousands of eBooks and downloadable audiobooks. With this service, you can read books on your home computer or eReader (except Kindles -- sorry, Kindle users, Amazon doesn’t want to play in the pool with the rest of the kids). You can listen to audiobooks on computers, MP3 players, smart phones, and some you can turn into CDs and listen to them in your car or on your stereo. Keen to learn more? Thanks to a CBT Student Works Grant, the library has the pleasure of having local highschool student Marina Cunningham helping library staff and patrons learn how to download eBooks and audiobooks. If you prefer to learn on your own, please visit http://downloads. bclibrary.ca. Marina can help you use your eReader, show you how to search for books on the library’s website, and teach you how to download eBooks (people with certain devices will have to do the downloading from home, but we can get you started down the right path). Marina will be at the library most Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 3 and 4:30 p.m. (closing time) until May 31. Please call and make an appointment to get Marina’s help, or drop in with your eReader or questions. The Nakusp Public Library is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12 to 4:30 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Questions? Please call the library at 250-265-3300 or email bna@netidea. com.
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Gary Davidson Birds of Nakusp Every year at this time many species of birds that flew south for the winter begin to return. The very earliest to return are those that weren’t really very far away to begin with. American Robins, Red-winged Blackbirds, Canada Geese and several species of ducks for example, regularly winter either on the coast, or just a little south of here. The first really long-distant migrant to return is usually the Violet-green Swallow. A few winter in the southern States, but most go to Mexico or Central America. When the first swallow arrives, we know that spring migration is underway. My personal records show that the average date for the first swallow in Nakusp is around March 20. This year it was March 24. Like all swallows, Violet-greens are aerial insect eaters. In years when March weather is a little cooler, insects are less active and swallows are more likely to de-
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lay their migration somewhat. Similarly, in warm years they may advance a little earlier. In 2005, I saw a swallow on March 5, but in 2001, I didn’t see one until April 4. In almost every other year, arrival falls between March 18 and 25. Violet-green Swallows are one of six species of swallows that occur regularly in B.C. Since several of them are quite willing to live and nest in human-altered habitats, they are quite familiar to many people. Violet-greens and Tree Swallows are the two species that nest in nest boxes. There are many boxes throughout towns and on fence posts in farmland. If you see a swallow entering a box, you can separate the two species by looking at the colour that reflects off their backs in bright sunlight; Violet-greens are green, Trees are blue. Two other species that have similar nesting habits are the Rough-winged Swallow and the Bank Swallow. Both are brown on their backs and very similar in appearance, and both nest in burrows in sandy banks. A quick way to separate the two if you see them entering such burrows is to see how many there are. Rough-wings usually nest as single pairs, or maybe with one or two other pairs close by, but Bank Swallows nest in big colonies. There could be anywhere from a dozen to several hundred pairs nesting in the same bank. Such dirt banks are not common in our region; as a result Bank Swallows are not
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often seen here. I am told there is a large dirt bank along Arrow Lake that has a Bank Swallow colony, but the site is only accessible by boat and I haven’t seen it. On occasion, Rough-wings will nest in crevices in rocky banks. There are a few nesting in the rocky road cuts in our area. The last pair is the Barn Swallow and the Cliff Swallow. Again these two have similar nesting habits; both build nests out of mud. They usually attach them to buildings, or put them under bridges or on rocky cliffs. Like Bank Swallows, Cliff Swallows are colonial nesters. Some larger building or bridges may have hundreds of mud nests, all occupied at the same time. Barn Swallows do not like neighbours; they nest in single pairs. Even though all swallow species have very similar feeding habits, they do not all return to the area at the same time. Violetgreens are the earliest, followed closely by Tree Swallows, (average arrival date March 29). Rough-wings don’t arrive until about April 22, and Barn Swallows not until May 1. There is some concern about all species of swallows in North America. Their numbers appear to be declining. I plan to document, as closely as I can, all nesting swallows in the area this year. As the season progresses, if you see swallows nesting on your property, and if you’d be willing to keep an eye on them periodically, please let me know.
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Obituaries
Bruce James Sundstrom June 30, 1935 – March 21, 2012
Bruce passed away peacefully on March 21st, 2012 in Nakusp Minto House. He is survived by his children, daughter Marilyn (Tarn), grandson Hart, son Nickolas, his twin sister Bernice, sister in law Illeen, nephews David Walker, Tom Sundstrom, Fred Sundstrom, Jerry Janzen, and niece Kathy Swanson. The family wishes to thank the staff at Minto House for their compassion and care, and also a huge thank you to David Walker for all his help. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 21st 2012 at 11:00 AM at the chapel of Valley Funeral Home in Nakusp, BC. Arrangements are under the direction of Valley Funeral Home Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.valleyfh.ca
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You’ve likely driven by Highway 6 from New Denver to Hills and noticed the widened shoulders, delineation, improved barrier and centre line rumble strips. This is one of the road improvement projects ICBC invested in last year to help make Nelson, Castlegar, Yahk, New Denver and Cascade safer for everyone. ICBC launched the road improvement program in 1989, and since then, has invested over $100 million in projects across B.C. In 2011, ICBC invested approximately $1.3 million in projects in the Southern Interior and $6.5 million in 283 projects across the province. “We care about people’s wellbeing and are always looking for new ways
to create safer roads,” said Fiona Temple, ICBC’s director of road safety. “That’s why we work with communities to identify high-crash areas and make improvements that benefit everyone – drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Simply put, safer drivers and roads mean fewer crashes, injuries and deaths.” The most recent evaluation of the program found that two years following a project’s implementation, there is on average, a 20 per cent reduction in severe crashes and a 12 per cent reduction in property damage crashes. The evaluation concluded that for every dollar invested in a project, ICBC and customers save $5.60 over two years and $12.80 over five years in reduced claims costs.
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“The recent road improvement projects in the West Kootenays have already proven to be a success in increasing safety,” said Bill Bennett, East Kootenay MLA. “In fact, severe crashes have reduced by 20 per cent and property damage crashes have reduced by 12 per cent since the introduction of ICBC’s road improvement program in 1989. These contributions to highway projects are very welcome by all.” Investing in road improvements, along with educating drivers through awareness campaigns and funding enhanced police enforcement, are all part of ICBC’s commitment to help make B.C. roads safer. Over the last 22 years, ICBC’s road improvement program has evolved significantly
– community investments and successful partnerships have led to award winning projects and the contributions have helped advance the knowledge of the road safety engineering industry in B.C. and across Canada. A look at the evolution of ICBC’s road improvement program can be viewed at http://www.icbc.com/road-safety/ Safer-roads/prog_report.pdf. All proposed road improvement projects are assessed based on their ability to make roads safer. ICBC works in partnership with municipalities and the provincial government on delivering road enhancements. ICBC also participates in engineering studies and assists communities with road safety issues in the planning of roadways and managing traffic.
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Spruce Grove Cafe founder Margaret Williams turns 100 By Claire Paradis Arrow Lakes News
Margaret Williams turned 100 on March 30 this year, with the celebratory shindig being held at Halcyon House. Relatives came from all over southern B.C. to ring in the turn of her century. Although born in a small house in Nakusp, Margaret grew up in Burton. The two-storey log house built there is still in the family, being looked after by younger generations. Her marriage to husband Alf saw her move to Edgewood. Even though he had lost an eye in an accident as a boy, Alf was and excellent marksman, serving as a sharp-shooter. Both Margaret and Alf enjoyed hunting and fishing in the Kootenays, as a photo on display at the party of Margaret
with a bear she’d shot proved. Lively and sharp, Williams recalled clearing the land, building and running the Spruce Grove Cafe. The restaurant saw a lot of business, too much for Margaret’s heart condition, so she moved on in life. Within the last few years, Margaret has returned to her birthplace Nakusp to live in senior housing. Her sister, 98 years old, made the trip to town from the Okanagan to celebrate the special day. A big birthday calls for big celebrations, and a party was also held in Edgewood in honour of Margaret. She also received letters from the Queen and the Governor General. Congratulations, Margaret. May we all be as filled with life on our centennial.
Margaret Williams was surrounded by family and friends for two celebrations of her 100th birthday this year. PHOTO COURTESY OF SHAYLA MARSHALL
Memorial held for well-loved teacher Jim Turner By Claire Paradis Arrow Lakes News
Jim Turner, who had his share of fishing stories, will be missed by family, friends as well as his former students who knew him to be a unique teacher. PHOTO COURTESY OF HANK SCOWN
Well-loved local teacher Jim Turner passed away on March 21, 2012, after a long battle with cancer. “I worked with Jim at Nakusp Elementary when I first moved here 21 years ago. He was a lovely man,” said child literacy coordinator Rhonda Palmer, “I worked part time in his classroom as an SEA and remember how we used to joke and tease each other. The kids loved him and often would say that he was their favorite teacher.” He and his wife Jean were active in the community and had lots of friends here, Palmer said. One family friend Hank Scown remembered Jim fondly, and recalled he had a lot of passions: hockey, new trucks, new cars, new boats, fishing and mushroom picking. But family was always first. Jim moved to Nakusp as a newlywed with Jean
Springing into dance
Dance Nakusp students showed off to their families at the final class of the winter session. Spring classes start Thursday, April 12. For information, contact Galadriel at 250-265-9955. PHOTO COURTESY OF GALADRIEL WATSON
in 1968 to teach at the elementary school. The birth of his kids Doug and Carolyn enriched his life even more, and their kids made Jim a rich man indeed. The kids he taught at school remember a strict but fun teacher. When Team Canada played Russia for gold in 1972, Jim took his grade seven Socials class to the library to watch the game, because it was, he said, a historically important event. Jim had to leave his post as principal due to a fall in 1999 when he broke his hip. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer shortly thereafter, and had been battling the disease since then. He and Jean moved to Kelowna to be nearer the hospital, but Jim always loved Nakusp, said Scown. Jim Turner passed away in the early evening of March 21. Last week his remains were brought back to the home he loved, and honoured by the people who loved him right back here in Nakusp.
Ferry on the loose
The Needles ferry was towed to Galena Bay for repairs early April 2. The ferry will be there for about a month, and the Shelter Bay ferry will be taking over its route for the duration. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS