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Wassabi Collective schools kids in rock

NSS and NES students learned about all kinds of instruments and music when Nelson’s Wassabi Collective came to town April 25. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS By Claire Paradis Arrow Lakes News

Classes were clapping along to Stevie Wonder and rocking out to Nirvana when Nelson’s Wassabi Collective came to town Wednesday, April 25. Finishing the last leg of their ankle-biter tour, the musical group brought a whole lot of sound to Nakusp’s two schools. The group has been playing to a different, much shorter crowd than their usual for the last two weeks, touring schools throughout the Kootenays from Creston to Kaslo, to New Denver and Nakusp, and it sounded like a happy change. “Usually we play at festivals and bars,” said singer-drummer Jimmy, “It’s really great to play for you kids.” Both the band and kids were styling: lots of bright spring colours in the crowd with a sprinkling of fauxhawks to match the Nelson style on stage in front of the basketball hoops. It was pretty neat to see a live band set up and ready to go on the abstract technicolour gymnasium floor. The musicians were cool, alright, but also just spazzy enough to get the kids into the show. Starting off with an electric hula hoop extravaganza didn’t hurt either. Mesmerized by the glowing blue hoops, the crowd was ready for anything to happen next. Students from Edgewood and Burton kicked it with the NES kids, literally, when the band got the whole room stomping in time. Starting their educational tour through the different kinds of instruments, the band gave out shaker eggs and got the kids

to stomp their feet like a bass drum and clap their hands like a snare. The teachers and assistants got into the groove just as much as the kids, and in some cases even more. Drummers Melissa and Jimmy put the audience through their percussive paces, and then it was on to the bass guitar, played by “Cool Megatron 650.” Vibrations got down, so low down that it almost did give you a stomach ache like Jimmy said. Next up were the keys, played by Rahj who had sampled the Bieber, and could play his voice at any pitch. “Let’s hear what Justin Bieber will sound like when he grows up,” said Jimmy, and Rahj obliged, playing a super deep version of his voice. “Sounds more like dinosaur Bieber,” joked Jimmy. “Gisto” played guitar, an electric one outfitted with effects pedals which warped the sound into shapes sounding anything but guitarish. A splash of jazz was introduced, and the gig toured through reggae, funk and electronic, a real hit with the kids. “Do you know what dubstep is?” asked Jimmy, who was answered with cheers. Who knew there were so many dubstep fans attending Nakusp Elementary? At the end of a quick Q and A, one boy asked “How loud can you play?” “A lot louder than we played today,” said Jimmy, innocently adding fuel to the fire. The room broke out into spontaneous chanting: “do it, do it, do it.” I’d like to tell you what happened next, but this reporter sneaked out of the gym before a hurricane of noise was unleashed.

Madden and Waterfields honoured

The whole Waterfield family was chosen for the Rotary 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS cal mayor one after one gave their words of By Claire Paradis praise and thanks to all of this year’s honArrow Lakes News It was standing room only at the Rotary ourees. Citizen of the Year and Lifetime AchieveThis year, Suzie Madden, a well-known ment Award dinner Saturday, April 28. Hon- figure on the ski hill, was voted as Nakusp’s ourees Suzie Madden and husband John, and Citizen of the Year. An ex-Canadian Ski Nigel and Ruth Waterfield were seated at the Team athlete, Madden brought her enthusihead table with Rotary President Kees van asm for the sport to Summit Lake Ski Area der Pol and MC Dan Nicholson. and spread it through the Nakusp population. Madden has been instrumental in making ski programs for the surrounding schools happen, as well as programs to get disabled skiers on the hill, Terri MacLeod told the audience. Her dedication and passion were also pointed out again and again by all the speakers at the ceremony. The 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award went to the entire Waterfield family, whose service to the community spans many generations. This was the first time the award has been given to a family, but from the stories that came out, it was easy to see why. Rosemary Parent spoke of the Waterfields’ many contributions to Nakusp, which included starting the Badminton Club, serving on the Hospital Board, and donating time to cleaning up the arena after the fire Suzie Madden, 2011 Citizen of the and work on the airport. Over half a dozen people came up to conYear, and her husband John at this year’s awards dinner. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS gratulate the honourees and tell a short story about their experience with them. Terri MaAfter singing the Canadian anthem, a cLeod gave voice to some anonymous Cresbrief introduction and grace, the 100-plus cent Bay Construction employees who said crowd tucked into a dinner prepared by the their experience working for the Waterfields Legion ladies and served by a portion of the there had been like joining the family. Roger Grad 2012 class. and Eric Waterfield, who now run Crescent A heap of cards from well-wishers hinted Bay since Nigel’s retirement, have hired at the congratulations that were to come af- youth at risk in the community and helped ter dinner. Local representatives of political them gain skills and confidence as part of the dignitaries ranging from our MP to our lo- workforce.

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List your community events here for FREE! Call 250-265-3823 or email newsroom@arrowlakesnews.com to drop off before the sale or need more information, NAKUSP SPRING COMMUNITY RUN At the Nakusp Auditorium 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 phone Sharon@ 358-2558. No clothes please. Register at Little Mountain Outdoor Store now! PRESCHOOL LITERACY PROGRAM AT SATURDAY, MAY 5 Events start with a ﬁremen’s breakfast at 9 a.m., SATURDAY, MAY 12 LUCERNE “Ready Set Learn” is here again. Activi- HALCYON HOUSE GARAGE SALE and the running begins at 9:30 a.m. Come out and ties supporting numeracy, literacy, small and large Donations are being accepted now at Halcyon House PALS ANNUAL PLANT SALE All proceeds support the Library and the Arrow Lakes Medical motor development and kindergarten transition for (no large furniture, please). For more info 250-265go to PALS; donations of plants gratefully acSociety while you get some fun exercise. 3-5 year olds from 1-3 p.m. Please call 358-7768 or 3693 ext. 3, or call Karolina 250-265-8007. cepted. Please phone 265-3792. Sale will take 358-7766 over Spring Break to register. WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 place in the lot beside Valley Foods 9 a.m. to 3 NEW DENVER HOSPICE YARD SALE p.m., with a smokie BBQ lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. SELKIRK STRATEGIC PLANNING Gently used treasures and hot dogs will be for sale FRIDAY, MAY 4 att New Market Foods If you have anything you want SESSION At Selkirk’s Nakusp Centre at 4:00 p.m. SUNDAY, MAY 13 SENIORS FAIR

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Nakusp Village Council notes for April 23, 2012 By Claire Paradis Arrow Lakes News

Campground taken over by Earthworm Earthworm Yard Care, owned by Lori Enders, has been awarded the 2012 Campground Operations Contract. Council approved the contract and authorized the CAO to sign it with this year’s contractor.

Setback relaxed for renovation An interesting discussion bubbled up around KRM Ventures Inc.’s application for a variance permit for Kim’s Kustoms Auto Body and Repair shop. The application was to relax the side parcel setback from five meters to zero meters. The CAO pointed out that the only real issue was that future neighbours may have an issue with the change, and that it could be seen as setting a precedent for future applications. The

current neighbours have been notified and no feedback had been received by March 22. 2012. Councillor Zeleznik restated that both the Fire Chief and the Public Works Manager have stated they have no issue with the change. Councillor Hughes commented that space is really tight up there and that the variance was important to the business. The application was approved.

Ferry builders considering Nakusp site More interesting conversation ensued over the location of the Columbia Shake and Shingle mill. The property owners have been approached by the firm expected to be awarded the new ferry building contract, and the estimated time the contract will last is about 18 months. At the moment, the property is zoned as R5, Resort Residential, and heavy or light industrial isn’t considered an allowable use of the land. The process of changing zoning

is a permanent one, and one that takes a considerable amount of time – perhaps as much time as the construction project itself. The proposal to not enforce the zoning bylaw has come before council because “companies are exploring their options,” said CAO Linda Tynan. At this point, zoning enforcement at the site is theoretical. The contractor’s legal counsel said the company was currently looking at three sites, including this one in Nakusp. The proposal to not enforce the bylaw is a signal to the contractor that their business would be welcome in Nakusp. Councillor Hughes asked if the Village agrees not to enforce zoning, will the company still need to meet the standards for industry. The CAO replied that environmental standards are enforced by agencies, not the Village, who would only be agreeing to not enforce the zoning bylaw. The motion to not enforce the zoning bylaw was passed.

Another spa day at the Springs

Words of thanks A motion to write a thank you letter to Minister Chong and the Premier for the recreation funding that, in combination with the Trails Society’s CBT grant money, will afford a new bridge up at the Nakusp Hot Springs. Council also passed a motion to send a letter of thanks to the CBT as well.

Letters of concern Council also passed a motion for the Mayor to send a letter of concern to our man on the hill MP David Wilks and the federal government in response to the cutting of Industry Canada’s funding to the Community Access Program (CAP). “There really is no other service like it in our community,” said Councillor Mueller, who also told Council the $4,000 that was cut from the program made up ten per cent of its total funding.

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Brendalee Morgan, Danna Moody and Marilyn Rivers share a giggle at the Nakusp Hot Springs.

Contributed by Marilyn Rivers, Event Coordinator

The Nakusp Hot Springs held a second Pampering and Spa Day on Wednesday, April 18 and participants found it as rejuvenating as the first time around. “The Pamper & Spa Day was fabulous! Can’t wait for the next one,” said one spa-goer. “So relaxing!” said another. Enjoyable conversations in the pool were enjoyed by others who took their soak alongside the Special Olympics group up at the Springs that day. “We are sure to see a repeat event later this year,” said Marilyn Rivers, Event Co-ordinator. Spa practitioners Brendalee Morgan, Danna Moody, Ieneke Van Houten and Marlana Mhoryss generously donated their time to provide BodyTalk,

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Massage and Reflexology treatments, which were held in the Nakusp Hot Springs Cedar Chalets, also donated for the day. Treatments ran from 2 to 6:30 p.m. with all but three sessions filled. Only women participated although the event was open to men as well. Everyone was granted a one-time soak, with most choosing to soak after their treatment. In addition to soup, meat and cheese, and fruit and veggie trays in the lobby, ‘Jennifer Chocolate’ strawberry wine truffles were offered as each person checked in at the chalet. “We are very fortunate and thankful for the support of local businesses to promote the Nakusp Hot Springs and events,” said Rivers. To find out about future events and local promotions, go to www.NakuspHotSprings.com.

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B.C. pushes school calendar change Black Press

School districts will be able to determine their own calendar and offer online classes to students in any grade under amendments to the School Act presented Thursday. Education Minister George Abbott said the changes are designed to increase flexibility for schools and students. The ministry will continue to require a minimum number of instructional hours, but school boards will be able to design their own calendars. Abbott said the standard school calendar is a relic of an agrarian society where children did farm work in summer. A two-month summer break can result in setbacks for student learning, especially those who are struggling to keep up, he said. Abbott cited Kanaka Creek elementary school in Maple Ridge, which uses a modified calendar with shorter breaks through the year instead of the standard September-to-June model. That has been

popular with students, parents and teachers, and academic results have been encouraging, Abbott said. “What we now have is a pretty strong case that children learn better when they don’t have a long summer break, that a shorter period when they’re away from school is better,” Abbott said. Online courses are currently only allowed for grades nine and up. The amendments allow the option for any course in elementary or middle school. Abbott said that change is not designed to encourage home schooling, but rather to offer options to students that aren’t available in smaller schools. Online learning has taken off in B.C., from 5,000 students using it five years ago to about 30,000 today, he said. School districts will have to holds consultations with the public and staff before changing the school calendar, and the ministry has to approve changes before they can take effect.

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Spicer Nursery now open

Take a walk for a change

Maddy Palmer and Claire Jackson are taking part in a fundraising eﬀort to support women and girls who walk hours every day for the life-giving water needed to keep their families alive. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS The Spicer Nursery is open, now with a planting station and more, thanks to new manager Dallas Ford. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS

By Claire Paradis Arrow Lakes News

“Is there dirt on my face? There usually is,” said Dallas Ford, the new manager of Spicer’s Nursery, after I’d snapped her picture for the paper. Ford clearly gets right into her work, literally, and has been behind the latest changes to the local plant market. Surrounded by vibrant green growing plants, sparrows swooping overhead and the lush smell of fresh cedar chips, Spicer’s Nursery does seem like Eden, especially to Ford who is a natural-born gardener. Taking the big step to move across the country was the best decision Ford believes she’s ever made. The 24-year-old Guelph, Ontario native struck out west and moved to Nakusp last May, and has enjoyed every minute of it. “We didn’t unpack for two months,” said Ford, “because getting the garden in was top priority.” Her gardening bug began with her grandparents who always had a garden. Now, Ford also cans and freezes as much local fruit and veggies as she can each season. Last year she worked in the fields with Janet Spicer and loved it. Dig-

ging potatoes, cleaning carrots, weeding in the rain – Ford was absolutely overjoyed to be digging in the dirt and poking between the plants. This year, she has taken on the management of Spicer Nursery and changed it up. An expanded tree section now takes up the area out behind nursery, giving people more room to walk around and look at the trees. Ford is very proud of how their trees are a good size and well-pruned. Most trees you buy from big nurseries are chopped back mercilessly, and take a long time to fruit, she said, “but these trees will be bearing fruit next year.” Aside from a brand new carpet of cedar wood chips, other additions are new signs for everything, which, due to low staffing, really helps visitors out. On the other hand, the adventurous and unfussy gardener can take a chance on “mystery plants” whose colour won’t be known until the flowers reveal themselves. The nursery now has a planting station, too, where visitors can design their own gift planters, or plant some pots with their kids. Ford is excited about children getting their hands dirty and learning to love plants just as much as she does.

Contributed by Claire Jackson

Claire Jackson, Maddy Palmer and Anya Harrison are three local grade ten students who are participating in CARE Canada’s Walk In Her Shoes campaign. Walk In Her Shoes is a fundraiser where participants challenge themselves to walk 8,000 steps everyday for eight days to raise money and awareness to empower women and girls to fight poverty. CARE is the foremost international humanitarian organization in Canada committed to defending dignity and fighting poverty by empowering women and girls around the world. CARE empowers women and girls by working to improve gender equality, improving access to health services, providing education, building and rehabilitating water/sanitation systems, and livelihoods assistance. CARE will use the funds received from Walk In Her Shoes where

the need is greatest. For every one dollar raised, 87 cents goes directly towards communities in developing countries. “We chose to take on this project because women and girls in the developing countries walk hours each day to collect basic necessities such as water, food and firewood to keep their families alive,” Claire Jackson told the Arrow Lakes News, “By raising funds and awareness, we will be giving the women an opportunity to face less of these daily hardships.” “We’re hoping that when people hear about what we’re doing, they will be inspired to support us walk or join us,” said Jackson, “Our goal is to raise $250 each by May 31, 2012.” For more information visit http://care.ca/get-involved/walk-in-her-shoes or contact Claire at 250265-4818 or swanf@telus.net.

Sturgeon to be released in Shelter Bay

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Come take part in the sturgeon release in Shelter Bay on May 8.

Contributed by Jen Walker-Larsen, BC Hydro

White sturgeon are North America’s largest and longestlived freshwater fish, reaching a maximum size of six metres (19 feet) and 682 kilograms (1,500 pounds). Their bony bodies and massive size make them seem like a throwback to dinosaur days, but these unique creatures are still swimming in the depths of local lakes. Not only do they look ancient, they can live to be very old as well. It has been estimated that the life expectancy of the prehistoric-looking fish can exceed more than a century. Current population estimates show that within the Canadian

portion of the upper Columbia River basin approximately 50 adults reside in the Arrow Lakes Reservoir, with an additional 1,500 wild fish downstream of Hugh Keenlyside Dam in Castlegar. Researchers have recorded spawning, but have found very few young fish, indicating that few young sturgeon are surviving to adulthood. This year marks the fifth year that BC Hydro, the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program and the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. in partnership with the Revelstoke Rod and Gun Club will be hosting a release event downstream of Revelstoke Dam. A total of 7,500 ten-month

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old juvenile white sturgeon raised from eggs collected from wild white sturgeon will be released during the event to help recover Columbia River white sturgeon populations. The release of the juvenile sturgeon is a free public event, and runs between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Tuesday May 8, at the Shelter Bay Provincial Park boat launch just north of the Shelter Bay ferry landing, approximately 50 kilometres south of Revelstoke on Highway 23. If you're planning to attend the event, keep in mind you can reduce your footprint by carpooling. For more information contact BC Hydro at 250-814-6645.

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Fauquier picks up a bat habitat this spring Contributed by Juliet Craig, Kootenay Bat Project

Bill Penner, an Edgewood resident, built the bat houses for this site. PHOTO COURTESY OF JULIET CRAIG

On Saturday, April 28 The Land Conservancy of B.C. and the Kootenay Community Bat Project are joining forces to install bat houses on a TLC-owned property just south of Fauquier. In 2004, the 112 acre property was donated to TLC to protect significant ecological values, including a large maternity colony of approximately 1500 little brown bats (Myotis lucifugus). Located on the shores of the Lower Arrow Lake, this property is prime bat habitat. With the approaching threat of White Nose Syndrome, a disease that is decimating bat populations in eastern North America and spreading westward, little brown bats are one of three species that were recently given the unlucky title of ‘endangered’ by Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC). White Nose Syndrome is not yet in B.C., but it has been estimated to have killed approximately 6 million bats in North America since it was first detected in 2006.

“Half the bat species in B.C. are considered vulnerable or threatened and now even our most common species, the little brown myotis, is considered endangered,” said Juliet Craig, Program Biologist for the Kootenay Community Bat Project. “It is now more important than ever to protect and enhance bat habitat, and bat-houses are an excellent way to do that.” TLC and Kootenay Community Bat Project have received a grant from the TD Friends of the Environment Fund to construct and install a variety of bat houses at this site. The goal of the project is to provide a diversity of roost habitat options and identify what bat-house design and location is optimal for this species. “We’re grateful to have the support of volunteers, Ministry of Environment Staff, and local organizations such as the Kootenay Community Bat Project and the Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club,” says Emily Nilsen, TLC’s Senior Project Officer. People can support bats in the Kootenays in a few ways, Craig told the Arrow Lakes News. If they have bats roosting on

their property, they can “report their bats” to the Kootenay Community Bat Project. Project biologists will visit the site, identify the bat species, and provide them with information to maintain the colony where it is or move it elsewhere if that’s what they choose to do. They can also take part in the B.C. Bat Counts that happen four times per summer – two between May 15 and June 21 (before pups can fly) and two more between July 6 and July 31 (when pups are flying and exiting the roost). Anyone who is interested can help with the count which helps monitor our bat populations. And last but not least, people can welcome bats into their lives by build their own bat houses too. For more information on any of these projects, contact Juliet Craig at kootenaybats@gmail.com. On June 22 TLC and the Kootenay Community Bat Project will be returning to the Fauquier Community Hall for an evening presentation on bats. Mark your calendars for an educational evening adventure from 8-10 p.m.

Foundation provides $5.8 million in conservation grants Contributed by Brian Springinotic, CEO Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation

The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation announced today that it is providing grants totalling $5.8 million to communities across British Columbia. In her announcement, HCTF Board Chair Dr. Winifred Kessler acknowledged the Foundation contributors. “By making this

multi-million dollar investment, B.C.’s anglers, hunters, guide-outfitters, and trappers continue their outstanding record as champions for conservation, habitat restoration and biological diversity across B.C. On their behalf, the Foundation will continue to invest in projects that sustain this priceless natural heritage for all British Columbians.” Over 130 projects in communities across

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B.C. will be led by some of B.C.’s best qualified wildlife biologists, fisheries scientists, and volunteer groups. Project details were released today at the annual BC Wildlife Federation Convention in Courtenay. In the Kootenays, HCTF is providing about $230,000 to a range of projects to benefit sheep, mule deer, moose and grizzly bears; this investment is leveraging over

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THANK YOU Nakusp Minor Hockey wishes to thank the following for their participation and generous donations to the Midget Rep Tier 4 Provincials and the 2nd Annual Winter Carnival (Hockey Day in Nakusp).

Village, Arena & Hot Springs Staff Avery & Maddy Palmer Jr. & Sr. Novice Parents Kaslo Novice Winter Hawks Kari Hascarl Kristy Robins Angela & Bonnie Carson CIBC Jerry the Bagpiper Susan Smith Garrit Krbyla Nakusp Falcons Midget Rep Team BC Hockey Representatives Hut Drive Inn/Arrow Lakes Theatre Cheryl Black Megan Hughes & Rachel George Dulcie Petterson Ronald & Gina Volansky Anne Volansky & Catering Crew 50/50 Volunteers Minor Hockey Flag Bearers (opening ceremonies) Trevor Cordingley Chumley’s Restaurant Karl’s Woodﬁre Pizza Kari Tithecott, RMT Prima Materia Sonia MacDonald Jr. & Sr. Novice Parents

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Mayor Karen Hamling Christine Big Canoe Crystal & Rodney Volansky Richard Friedenberger Val Scott & Donna Rebman Kari Hascarl Kristy Robins Linda McInnes Nakusp Minor Hockey Executive Shaggy’z Hair Design Kuskanax Lodge Treasure Trove People’s Pharmacy Kootenay Savings Credit Union Nakusp General Store Hall Printing Nakusp Old Timers Hockey League Ice Ofﬁcials Horizon 2 Horizon Photography Sharon Metlewsky Arrow Lakes Redi-Mix Nakusp Esso Arrow Lakes Theatre Kal Tire Spiritwood Napa Auto Parts Reawakening Health Store Crescent Bay Construction

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NSS Juniors socked it to ‘em in Creston tourney Contributed by Cheryl Black, Jr Girls Coach

Ladies’ Soccer has started in a big way for both Nakusp Secondary Junior and Senior teams. The teams participated in their first tournament of the season at the Kootenay Cup in Creston B.C. on April 20 and 21, with the Junior ladies (grades 8-10) coached by Cheryl Black taking first place in their category. Game one, which pitted NSS against Creston, ended 3-1 for Nakusp. Scoring was accomplished by Kira Streliev (2) and Ellen Weatherhead (1). With strong efforts from the whole

team, all ladies played very defensively, and the net-minding was amazing. Keeping their heads in the game and their eye on the ball, positioning was bang on. Game two saw NSS take on Golden; the game ended in a 5-0 victory for Nakusp. Midfield and Forwards (you know who you are) held this game in Golden’s end all throughout the hour of play, feeding our strikers Kira Streliev (2), Leah Holden (2) and Ellen Weatherhead (1). In game three NSS went head to head with Rossland. It was a

huge victory for the junior ladies, as their triumph over Rossland had been a long time coming. The game ended in a 2-0 finish for NSS. Defensive fullbacks, sweeper and stopper must be commended as well as Keeper Adriel Goodman. Scorers in this game were Jamie Godtmark and Leah Holden. Tournament MVP kudos went to Kira Streliev, Leah Holden and Jamie Godtmark. “All the ladies played with skill and determination,” said Coach Cheryl Black, “I am so impressed with you all.”

Senior Girls shut out of first place The NSS Junior Girls took ﬁrst place at their ﬁrst tournament of the season in Creston, B.C. The next tournament they will be playing in will take place May 4 and 5 right here in Nakusp. PHOTO COURTESY OF RHONDA PALMER

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Contributed by Rhonda Palmer, Senior Girls coach

The Nakusp Secondary School senior girl’s soccer team jump-started their season with a fantastic finish at the Kootenay Cup Challenge in Creston, B.C. The NSS squad achieved a shut out in the round robin play, with not a single goal scored against them. In the first game the girls met the host team Prince Charles Secondary from Creston. Despite the rain, NSS quickly started things off with a great goal from Nicole Hawe. Next goal came from a penalty kick that Sarah Holden made no mistake on. Avery Palmer and Shea Weighill each added one in the second half to take a 4-0 win. Hawe was named Player of the Game for her winning goal. The second game was against J.V. Humphries from Kaslo. The defence worked hard at keeping the opposition out of their end, and in the second

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half Maddy Palmer popped one in on a through-ball from Weighill, winning the game 1-0. Claire Jackson received Player of the Game for being a force on the strong defensive line. Saturday morning the team met Selkirk Secondary from Kimberly. Maddy Palmer started things off with the first goal, followed by two goals from Weighill, making it a 3-0 win. Shea Weighill was named player of the game. The Nakusp squad met Rossland Secondary in the finals. Unfortunately, things didn’t go their way, and they were defeated taking second place in the tournament. “I’m extremely happy with how all the girls played in their first tournament of the season,” said coach Rhonda Palmer, who is looking forward to the home tournament on May 4th and 5th.

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Seniors across the Kootenay Columbia will soon have new opportunities to volunteer, mentor younger generations and help raise awareness of elder abuse thanks to funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). David Wilks, Member of Parliament for Kootenay Columbia made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, and the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors). Since its beginning, the New Horizons for Se-

niors Program has funded more than 10,400 projects in hundreds of communities across Canada. This year, the Government of Canada will provide more than $35.6 million in funding for almost 2,000 community projects. Fourteen organizations in Kootenay Columbia will receive $271,370 for their projects. For the Nakusp Senior Citizens Association of BC Br.#71, this means $15,700 in funding to renovate their entrances to improve safety and support social participation and inclusion of seniors by continuing meal, game, quilting, and yoga activities.

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May 1, 1942 - B.C. Lumber Co. makes gift of tobacco to soldier

Talent shows and dances so popular in the 40s and 50s depended upon bands like this Teen Town orchestra performing in the old Opera House. Supported by adults, Jay Portelance and Clarence Picard, left, the young group has Milt Parent, George Bedard, Bernard Oxenham and Rosemarie Portelance as the other members. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARROW LAKES HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND CRESCENT BAY CONSTRUCTION

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Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry announced today that arrangements have now been made under the British Columbia Overseas Tobacco Fund whereby residents of British Columbia can send cigarettes and tobacco to their relatives and friends from other parts of Canada who may be serving with the British or Canadian Forces in United Kingdom. “A very generous donation has just been received from the Western Lumber Manufacturing Association of Vancouver...which will send 41,000 cigarettes to British Columbia House in London for distribution among our men serving in Britain,” said the Deputy Minister. The Deputy Minister expressed appreciation of the generous support given to the Fund and stressed again the high cost of cigarettes in Britain and the fact that our Canadians much prefer their own Canadian “smokes” to the British Cigarette.

May 3, 1962 Celgar Sawmill burner dismantled Saturday morning saw the last of the steel plates taken down from the burner of the former Celgar sawmill in Nakusp. These plates weigh about 40 pounds and are about four feet across. Dick Rennenberg undertook to do this job, which has been going on for the past three weeks. He informed us that some 6,000 bolts were unscrewed or cut off. Most of them were oiled and came quite readily with a power wrench. The burner and about half of the conveyor were purchased by Mr. Erickson of the Passmore Lumber Co. and will be again set up at Rosebery. The one in service there is not large enough for the job. This one measures 60 feet high. The plates and sections of the burner were marked and bundled in sections, so as to facilitate the reerection. Even the cement blocks with metal flanges will be shipped to Rosebery.

May 5, 1982 Byline Burpy

eginning May 14th the Arrow Lakes News website is moving to a subscription model. Subscribers will be able to access the newspaper in two forms – on your doorstep and wherever you access online. You can travel for work or pleasure and never miss a story. Arrow Lakes News subscribers will receive full access to all content, local news, provincial news, local columnists, video, sports, contests and community info plus view our flip book with all of our advertising and special features. Only the flyers Arrow Lakes News remain specific to our print newspaper but you can find Look at all we have to offer! more online at flyerland.ca. Since 1923

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“Can’t you do something about stopping the proposed Teen Drop-In Centre?” I was asked by a wise old man of the streets. “We’ve already got that albatross of an arena and there’s scads of things for young people. We certainly don’t need a Drop-in Centre,” he said. I agreed with him. I think our young people do have lots to do and places to go. My fears are the Drop-in Centre would just become another taxpayers burden and would turn into a teenage hangout where more trouble than good

will result. I see that the Volunteer Services have got student help for the summer for the Drop-In Centre along with other projects but as far as I know, they still haven’t gotten permission from the Village for such a project. Sometimes people get the cart before the horse. I am really saddened by the fact that more people have gotten laid off at Celgar and more jobs are to be terminated. If the jobs were necessary during good times of full production, surely they will be necessary once again when the company is back in production. A responsible communityminded company should be able to take the good with the bad. Their loyalty to salaried employees should last through the bad times too.

April 29, 1992 Hydro warns of flying kites near power lines B.C. Hydro safety officials are reissuing the age-old warning: don’t fly kites or model airplanes near power lines. Even brushing a kite or model airplane control-line against a hydro power line can cause electrocution, said the Hydro District Manager. “Remind children to stay clear of power lines every time they head out,” he said, “and check that the kite lines are dry.” String becomes a better conductor when wet. Explain to children the importance of leaving the kite or model airplane alone if it does entangle in a pole or power line. Removing it is a job for a trained lineman with the experience necessary to work near high-voltage electrical equipment. Some people believe that wooden poles carry only telephone wires but most of them carry power lines operating at high voltage.

May 2, 2002 Halcyon Home closure explained Residents of Halcyon Home and their friends and family were told they are out of a home within two years. Judy Cameron and Barb Chwachka were the local administrators who had to carry out the work of the government announcements on Tuesday. Residents of Halcyon Community Home in Nakusp were told that the facility would close in two years. Funding cuts would start in six months and reassessments of each resident would begin immediately. Twenty-seven residential care beds at Halcyon have been eliminated. Ms. Cameron explained the rationale for the closure. She said the ratio of people over 70 in the Kootenays to the number of beds was out of line with the rest of the province. Health Minister Colin Hanson said that the facilities which did not have modern upgrades would be the first to be chopped.

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Anniversaries

Happy Anniversary In 1941 Darlene Lindberg, who was then 16 met Jack Cennon, 19. It was love at ﬁrst sight. Shortly after that, Jack was sent overseas and they were separated by WWII. Through the following years they wrote letters often but with the communication breakdowns that were common during wartime, they lost touch. Darlene met and married Jack Harris in Saskatoon while Jack Cennon met and married Sadie Harper in England. They were kept very busy over the next few decades with Darlene’s eight children and Jack’s ﬁve.

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In 1973 Jack Harris passed away. In 1996 Sadie Cennon passed away. Jack and Darlene were reunited and married on May 3, 1997; 56 years after they fell in love and parted. On May 3rd, 2012 they will be celebrating 15 years together.

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With great sadness and love, the family of George announces his passing, peacefully at his home in Nakusp, BC, attended by his wife, Thelma, and their daughter, Georgia. The funeral and memorial service was held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Nakusp, BC on Saturday, April 21, 2012. Cremation to follow. The family wishes to thank Glenn Weatherhead and the Legion as well as Gary Sulz of Brandon Bowers who met the wishes of our tired airman with diligence. George was born in Kaslo and grew up in Argenta, BC. After serving with the RAF as a Lancaster tailgunner in WWII, he taught gunnery at Boundary Bay and was awaiting further deployment when the war ended. His return to the Kootenays saw the beginning of a logging career via the ¿rst veterans loan issued in the Kootenays and marriage to Thelma, his wife of 65 years. He is survived by Thelma and three daughters: Dr. Andrea Sawczuk, of Reston, VA; Georgia Sumner, of Revelstoke, BC; and Kristine Marsden, of Coquitlam, B.C., six grandchildren, Heather, Matthew, Nathan, Owen, Bret and Sean and three great-grandchildren, Michael, Zavier and Carmen. George was pre-deceased, this month, by precious ¿rst grand-daughter, Danielle Nally, of Las Vegas, Nevada, Andrea’s daughter. George was a contract logger in the Lardeau and West Kootenay as well as Trout Lake and Penticton. In the 1970s he and Thelma owned and operated Interior Peterbilt Ltd. A heavy duty truck dealership in Penticton and Cranbrook, covering the southern interior of B.C. In 1980, they returned to a different lifestyle in Trout Lake to continue a sub-division on the water, and build a home. 1990 saw them spend winters in Arizona until 2005 when the move to Nakusp brought them closer to medical attention. He set a ¿ne example of hard work, honesty, and guidance to those around him. He was our on-board GPS and a true Kootenay “Bull of the Woods.” Donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association.

12 ■ Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, May 2, 2012

BIRDS OF NAKUSP

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White-crowned Sparrows flock to Nakusp, for now

Gary Davidson Birds of Nakusp During the last couple of weeks, a large number of White-crowned Sparrows have been moving through Southern B.C. The winter range for this species covers most of the United States with a few stragglers remaining in southern Canada. The breeding range is across the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of Canada and Alaska, and the mountainous parts of B.C. In interior B.C., their breeding range is primarily restricted to the alpine regions of the higher mountains. This is a habitat that closely resembles the Arctic tundra. I often encounter White-crowned Sparrows around Nakusp when I visit higher elevations. They occur on Idaho Peak, on Saddle Mountain and anywhere else

These sparrows are easy to identify thanks to their distinctive head plumage.

that provides alpine and subalpine meadows. Like most sparrows, their primary food source is insects and seeds. At the moment, 30 to 40 of them are feeding on the seeds that I spread on my driveway each morning. Such flocks are not unusual around Nakusp. In a typical year they start appearing during the last week of April, and 1014 days later there won’t be any left. Flocks can number anywhere from just a few to a hundred or more. It is likely that these early migrants are heading to northern Canada, and are not the ones that will eventually breed in the local mountains. Breeding in the alpine won’t begin for several more weeks, but the migrants passing through now will be long gone by then. White-crowned Sparrows are ground nesters. Nests are built of grasses, roots, stems and shredded bark with a lining of softer material, and are usually located under a small shrub of sapling. Like many small songbirds, these sparrows often have two broods each season. This is more difficult in harsh climates

such as those in the Arctic or in alpine habitats. To maximise the time available for breeding, the male assumes responsibility for raising the first brood a few days after they hatch. This allows the female to incubate a second clutch. Another species put in a fairly spectacular appearance last week. On April 27, the days after the cold and rain swept through the region, a flock of over 400 Bonaparte’s Gulls appeared on the Nakusp waterfront. It is quite likely that good numbers of this small gull use this valley as a migration route annually, but I don’t see them every year – and rarely in such numbers. Cold fronts are known to interrupt migration, and large numbers of birds are often forced down in such conditions. Bonaparte’s Gulls are much smaller than the more familiar California Gull that we see in large numbers in the fall. They are also quite different in appearance; at this time of year Bonaparte’s have a solid black head. Like the White-crowned Sparrows, these gulls are headed to more northerly breeding grounds.

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