Arrow Lakes News, June 13, 2012 by Black Press Media Group

Since 1923

Arrow Lakes News 50 0 1 6

PAGE 6

PAGE 5

78195

SPECIAL ISSUE

RAIN RAIN GO AWAY

GRAD 2012!

NIGHTHAWKS

Vol. 89 Issue 24 • Wednesday, June 13, 2012 • www.arrowlakesnews.com • 250-265-3823 • $1.25 Includes HST

CRT consultation comes to town

Wendyle Jones and family would like to keep running Happyface Recycling, but finds stewardship company Encorp’s demands unreasonable. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS

Happyface unhappy with contract By Claire Paradis

The CBT returned to Nakusp to not only give information about the Columbia River Treaty but to gather input from Basin residents. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS

Arrow Lakes News

By Claire Paradis

Local bottle depot Happyface recycling may be closing its doors as of June 30, if the little company that could and product stewardship corporation Encorp don’t see eye to eye. At the moment, Happyface’s contract with the company has lapsed, and a new one has yet to be signed. Encorp Regional Operations Manager Doug Merrier has told depot owner/operator Wendyle Jones that unless Happyface accepts the agreement as it stands, Encorp’s third party transporters will cease pickups from the Nakusp-based depot. For Jones, who has serious reservations about the contract, this could very well mean the end of what was an increasingly successful business. Wendyle and Bill Jones, good friends who just happen to share a last name, started Happyface Recycling in 2008 after their forestry-dependent work dried up. “We had to figure out something to do so we didn’t have to move,” Wendyle Jones told The Arrow Lakes News, “But in a small town you gotta find something that doesn’t take food out of the mouth of somebody else.” Seeing that bottle depots in Alberta did well and that there was a need here in town, the Jones brothers-from-differentmothers decided to set up one in Nakusp. And seeing that Encorp was the company in the province that collected the bottles, they contacted them with their plan. “They told us outright ‘we have no intention of opening a bottle depot there, the town’s not big enough,’” Wendyle said, “They weren’t going to help at all.” “There was some skepticism about whether or not it would be worthwhile,” agreed Malcolm Harvey, Media Spokesperson for Encorp. “It’s borderline. The issue is distance for folks,” he said, “Population is one factor, distance is another.” The corporation wasn’t sure enough returnables would be collected to make the expenditure of gas to ship them worthwhile.

Arrow Lakes News

See story page 2

The Columbia Basin Trust-organized Columbia River Treaty sessions are touring the Basin again, this time to collect input from residents. The CRT Provincial Consultation took place in Nakusp on Tuesday, June 5 and ran for five hours. Again, Nakusp shone as one of the most well-attended meetings, with one of the highest number of attendees per capita. At the afternoon consultation, 68 people gathered to voice their opinions and ideas about the CRT. However, once again there were few younger people, with the exception being the Slocan Red Fish School of Change students. The CRT information sessions that ran last year helped get residents up to speed on what was happening in terms of the international agreement between the U.S. and Canada in regards to the water that flows down the basin and over the border, generating power and floods. In terms of energy benefits, the U.S. pays 50 per cent of the estimated increase in downstream power benefits (determined from the amount of power it is possible to generate in a given year, not the amount actually produced) to Canada; this is called the Canadian Entitlement. The U.S. now pays an annual Canadian Entitlement in the order of $150 to $300 million a year. The Treaty can be changed as of

2014, when either side can give ten years notice if they want to terminate the agreement. If nobody’s interested in changing the agreement, things will continue to go on much as they have since the Treaty was ratified in 1964. The one thing that will change no matter what is that Assured Annual Flood Control will end in 2024. The U.S. paid a lump sum of $64.4 million in exchange for 60 years of flood control, and that 60 years is up in 2024. What happens next is to be determined. Will we try On Call Flood Control, something that has a theoretical definition but has never been used in practise, or will a new Assured Annual Flood Control agreement be arranged? This is just one of many questions to come in the future. A team of presenters including Kathy Eichenberger from the Ministry of Energy and Mines were again on hand to outline the CRT and field questions. What was stressed by all presenters was that there will be three main legs in any future agreements: flood control, power generation, and ecosystem concerns. When the first Treaty was signed, there was one lone voice for ecosystems, a member of the Nelson Rod and Gun Club who had come to speak about the impact the dams would have on fish. Now, ecological concerns are one of the main issues to be discussed. Although the important points of the CRT were recapped again at this meet-

ing, this time there were some new points. For instance, that although the U.S. interests may resent the Canadian Entitlement, they still owe us $200 million for power we have given them. And again, the issue of what happened to the fixed link that was promised by the province in compensation for the changes on the communities wreaked by the dams was brought up. And again, the answer was “that’s a good question, it’s obviously something people feel very strongly about.” Another question raised by the audience was what happened to the money from the power generated by the Columbia. The Columbia Basin dams generate roughly half of the electricity in B.C., which in turn generates approximately $1 billion a year. People wanted to know if any of the money is earmarked specifically for the most affected area, the Basin, once it goes into the Province’s general revenue. The answer wasn’t known that evening, but it was considered “a question to be explored.” Eichenberger told the audience it would be looked into and the information would be made available for them. If you are interested in learning more about the CRT,the CBT has a very informative website that everyone and anyone can explore. If you live in the Basin, the CRT is something that affects your life everyday, so why not find out more?

Make the right choice. mortgages

home renovation loans

equity lines of credit

When you need to borrow money, Kootenay Savings is the right choice for so many reasons. Our Flexible Choice Mortgage and FlexLine LOC make it easy to manage your monthly payments, consolidate debt and get ahead. Let us show you how.

better. together.

kscu.com

2 ■ Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, June 13, 2012

NEWS

www.arrowlakesnews.com

Happyface Recycling unhappy with contract Con’t from page 1

CONTRACT DISAGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PROVINCIAL STEWARD AND HAPPYFACE RECYCLING MAY SHUT DOWN NAKUSP’S ONLY BOTTLE DEPOT Corinne Atwood, Executive Director of the BC Bottle Depot Association, said this means smaller towns suffer even though every person in the prov-

649

Lotteries

BC49

Winning Numbers Drawn for Wednesday, June 6 08 21 22 26 30 39

06 14 38 39 43 46

Bonus Number: 07

Bonus Number: 12

Extra: 24 27 57 79

Winning Numbers Drawn for Saturday, June 9 08 18 29 37 38 44

03 09 19 29 31 38

Bonus Number: 48

649

Extra: 12 76 81 91

BC49

KUSKANAX LODGE 515 Broadway St., Nakusp • 250-265-3618 Prime Rib every Friday Wing Night every Sunday

LIQUOR STORE

Open 7 days a week 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.

ince pays a deposit as well as a nonrefundable recycling fee for each container they purchase. “Smaller programs get left out of the stewardship,” she said, “If you’re in the middle of nowhere you can expect to get little to no service.” Undeterred, the two Joneses went into business anyway, knowing that they would be able to make the sacrifices necessary to slowly build a successful business. “We started buying bottles with a line of credit,” said Wendyle. “We were taking bottles down the road to the bottle depot in Slocan.” Paying for the shipping of the bottles was an expensive venture, and at the beginning they were losing money, not making it. Even though there were clauses that Happyface wasn’t happy with in the contract that Encorp offered them, they signed it but they also sent a letter to the corporation from their lawyer stating what they objected to in the contract. In the three years since they did become partners with Encorp, Happyface Recycling has garnered nothing but praise from the provincial stewardship company, which has sent letters saying they are pleased with the depot and the level of service they provide. After three years had passed and the contract was up, a new contract was sent out from Encorp. The contract was pretty much the same as the last one except for the addition

of several schedules tucked in at the back. “They’re going to tell you everything about your business, right down to the colour of the building,” said Wendyle, who was shocked that Encorp wanted to have final say over his business’ hours and operations. “It’s not a hard and fast rule,” Harvey pointed out, saying that the schedules were suggestions, not requirements, and that Encorp’s Area Manager has been perfectly happy with Happyface Recycling. “He’s not on anybody’s list for upgrades.” Another point of contention for Jones was Encorp wanting be able to audit his operations, something that still rankles the owner/operator. “If a depot does not comply with the operations of the business (i.e. theft),” read Jones from the letter from Encorp Regional operations Manager Doug Merrier in reference to the contract clause about “Operations Audits.” “We feel you and Bill would not do that based on our three year working relationship but we need it in the contract,” the letter continued. Harvey confirmed Encorp has come across cases of fraud, which is why the clause exists. “When you’re running a huge cash business you need a set of rules to apply to everybody whether or not there is the slightest indication [of theft],” the Encorp rep said, defending the necessity of the clause. “It’s from bitter experience that Encorp

has those rules. He shouldn’t take it personal. It’s simple, prudent business practise.” But Atwood doesn’t see it that way, and finds some of the controls that Encorp seeks in its contracts to be too far-reaching. “There’s only one steward in the province: Encorp. Being a monopoly, they can be pretty heavy handed,” she observed about their contractual dealings. Not all contracts between bottle depots and Encorp are the same, Atwood told The Arrow Lakes News, with different levels of control over operations being sought in the contracts. “We have a variety of contracts in the industry,” she said, “Wendyle has a Container Service Agreement with a six month cancellation notice as part of it.” The cancellation clause makes it “very hard to secure a location and very hard to finance an operation” said Atwood, because most landlords and banks require surety that a business will be there for years, and not be shut down in a matter of months. Malcolm Harvey admits that depots can face difficulty getting financing, but in his view it’s not because of the contracts. Some financial institutions have a hard time grasping the nature of the business, he said, because it doesn’t involve the traditional type of inventory or business model. “All the contracts with Encorp since 2002 have been the same,” said Harvey. Some earlier agreements with the company were grandfathered in, he said, but Happyface has the same contract as any other depot in B.C. that has join up with Encorp, he said. Atwood isn’t comforted by Encorp’s take on the contracts. In her view, the latest version of the CSA contract requires that Encorp approve the person a depot can be sold to, which is way out of line. “Encorp doesn’t own the depot so they can’t dictate who it gets sold to,” she stated, adding that Wendyle Jones shouldn’t have to give up control of his business in order for it to continue. Unfortunately, Jones does not have the financial resources to force Encorp to renegotiate their contract with him. “Nothing in that agreement that Wendyle is struggling with has ever been negotiated,” Atwood detailed. “He doesn’t have the ways and means to do that and neither does any other depot.” “Encorp isn’t out to screw the little guy,” said Harvey, “these rules are in place because someone has tried in the past to take advantage. They don’t pop up out of nowhere.” At the end of the day, smaller depots end up complying with Encorp’s demands, said Atwood, simply because they don’t have the resources to fight them in order stay open and run a business few people want but many people rely on. “People don’t understand the beverage container supports a lot of other people,” she added, noting that money gained from returning bottles stays in the community. Jones agreed, and as an example asked what would happen to all the groups who raised money through bottle drives if his depot closed. Wendyle Jones is inviting everyone to a rally in support of Happyface Recycling planned for June 23 at the recycling facility in Nakusp.

Come & Enjoy this Unique Family Experience ON SITE CAMPING

www.whatshanmusicfestival.com

Located one hour west of NAKUSP, BC and 2 hours southwest from the Okanagan

all proceeds go to:

ies • Cabin Facilit ith w g in • RV park er w po & er wat

Feature Artists: • Barney Bentall • Valdy • The Kimberlites • The Henry Smalls Band • Darren Johnson

• Rough Pearl • Good for Grapes • Janson Thomas • Lisa Marie ...and many more

Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, June 13, 2012 ■ 3

NEWS

www.arrowlakesnews.com

New fines target bootleggers, alcohol servers By Tom Fletcher

creating more work and cost for golf courses, with no real benefits.” The change also relieves miniature cars such as those used in parades, as well as industrial utility vehicles that are only driven briefly to cross roads or get to a worksite. The new regulations require owners to have private third-party liability insurance. In 2011 the B.C. government created similar exemptions for golf carts and mobile equipment such as personal lifts and powered wheelbarrows.

Black Press

New B.C. liquor regulations include a $575 fine for adults who buy alcohol for under-aged drinkers, or serve them in restaurants and pubs. The fines apply to serving staff who fail to check identification, in addition to penalties already in place for licensed establishments that serve under-aged drinkers. Those penalties range from fines of $7,500 to $10,000 or a licence suspension of 10 to 15 days. Parents and guardians who provide booze to their under-19 children are exempt from the tickets. “These changes give police and liquor inspectors another tool to make it harder for minors to get alcohol,” said Rich Coleman, minister responsible for liquor and gambling policy. The new tickets are part of an effort by the B.C. government to streamline the court system, after imposing new administrative penalties for impaired driving. For supplying alcohol to minors, police previously handed out court appearance notices. The new tickets can still be disputed in court, but the onus is on the person ticketed to dispute or pay it. B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association president Ian Tostenson said the organization supports the new penalties.

The Advisor provides FREE professional business counselling and in-depth business assessment services for established businesses in the Columbia Basin on issues such as: t 'JOBODJBM .BOBHFNFOU t )VNBO 3FTPVSDFT .BOBHFNFOU t .BSLFUJOH 4BMFT BOE %JTUSJCVUJPO 4USBUFHJFT t *OWFOUPSZ $POUSPM

dmonroe-bba@shaw.ca www.cbt.org/bba Funded by Columbia Basin Trust Managed by Steele O’Neil

Deanne Monroe

1928 wine law has sour taste The federal government is finally moving to modernize its alcohol transportation rules, amending a 1928 law that prevents people from buying wine across provincial borders. The House of Commons has unanimously supported a private members’ bill from Okanagan-Coquihalla MP Dan Albas that provides for a personal exemption from a law created during the Prohibition era to stop smuggling and tax evasion. The wine industry and B.C. politicians have argued that individuals should be able to buy or order a case of wine they enjoyed while on vacation. The bill still has to pass the Senate. Once the federal law is changed, provinces would need to establish a personal exemption to allow personal purchase and shipment of alcoholic beverages across provincial borders. The B.C. government announced Thursday its own provincial tax exemptions for alcoholic beverages brought into the province for personal use. B.C. residents can now bring back up to one standard case of wine (nine litres), four bottles of spirits (three litres) and a combined total of six dozen beer, cider and coolers (25.6 litres) from each trip to another province, without paying B.C. tax on it. Those limits are similar to those permitted by Ontario, Nova Scotia and Yukon and are among the highest in Canada, said Rich Coleman, minister responsible for B.C. liquor and gambling

250.825.4171

Pubs and restaurants face ﬁnes if they serve under-aged customers, and now servers can also be issued tickets. BLACK PRESS

policy. He added that the federal change will particularly help B.C. and Ontario, which have well-developed wine industries. Canada’s archaic wine laws have long been a target of industry and politicians. Premier Christy Clark, former premier Gordon Campbell and B.C. NDP leader Adrian Dix have all campaigned for the federal change. In May 2011, broadcaster Terry David Mulligan took up the cause. He notified police and liquor control officials before carrying a case each of B.C. and Ontario wine in the trunk of his car from Penticton into Alberta, hoping to be charged under the 1928 law.

Beer carts don’t need ICBC The B.C. government has changed regulations that required golf course beverage carts to be covered by an ICBC insurance policy. “Carrying double coverage for liability wasn’t enhancing safety for golf course members and guests,” said Douglas Ferne of the National Golf Course Owners Association. “In fact, it was just

provides BBA program services to businesses in the West Kootenay region. Deanne brings solid business management experience to the program as a former business owner, communications specialist and experienced business development advisor. The BBA Team has a combined forty years in supporting businesses to achieve their full potential.

We’re transforming our exterior! Come see why we are still the Best Value in Vernon!

Enjoy an additional 10% off our Best Available Rates Includes our Value Breakfast!

Ask for our ‘FACELIFT PROMOTION’ at time of booking Effective: May 28, 2012, this offer replaces all previous offers & expires June 28, 2012

4801—27th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 4Z1 Toll Free: 800.663.4433 PLAYING JUNE

CELEBRATION

DARK SHADOWS Rated PG

Come Celebrate the BURTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL and the memories it holds for you! Tuesday, June 19, 2012 Farewell Potluck Dinner You are invited to come and participate in a farewell potluck dinner in honour of all those whom Burton School was a part of their lives. From: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please bring your favourite family dish to share and your own plate and cutlery.

SHOW TIMES: Call us at our NUMBERS: 250-265-3700 for our 24 hour recorded movie information or our main number 250-265-3703

Fri June 15 at 7:00pm Sat June 16 at 8:00pm Sun June 17 at 7:00pm

Soft and Hard Ice Cream and all Ice Cream Treats are Back for the Summer!

check out our great summer prices on new release and older dvd rentals

THE HUT IS NOW

OPEN HOURS

Sat to Thurs: 11-7 Friday: 11-8

PHONE IN AN ORDER 250-265-4655 98 Broadway West, Nakusp

4 ■ Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, June 13, 2012

www.arrowlakesnews.com

CONGRADULATIONS

Grad signals the end of an era and launch into life By Teresa Zanier

Special to the Arrow Lakes News

Thirteen years. For most, that’s what it takes to get to where 40 of our local kids are today: graduation. There are no doubt mixed emotions about leaving the comfort and security of school after so many years of routine, and not just for the graduates, for parents too. “Empty Nest Syndrome” kicks in; new worries and excitement, all wrapped up in one, about impending college or university. Or the start of a new career where their “babies” are going off on their own to experience what can be an unrelenting world. No matter how old our children are, we as parents will always want the best for them, we will always worry about them and we will always hope they make the right choices. And when they don’t, we will be there to pick them up and help them through and hold onto hope that they will have learned from their mistake. It is all part of growing up, part of becoming an adult and moving forward. As the great Walt Disney once said: “ We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” Having the privilege of meeting with some of the NSS graduates of 2012 not so long ago, I received some entertaining answers to questions about their years of school and various insights into life. The best way to let all of you have the same intuitive experience as I did, is to let you read some of their inspiring and heart felt answers. It will make you smile and tweak your heart. If you could give one piece of advice to a grade 11 student entering into their grad year, what would it be? “Life is a garden: dig it. Make sure you keep motivated to stay in school throughout the day. Showing up is half the battle,” said Carter Stenseth. “Keep focused, have fun and do your work. You’re almost there,” Kellan Nishida encouraged. “Time flies so enjoy every moment of

your last year because these are the days you will look back on and miss,” Megan Hughes said. “Keep on givin’ ‘er!” cheered Levi Cordingly. If you could do your final year of high school over again, what would you do differently? “If I could re-do my final year of high school, I would work a little harder at my school work, and try to be a little bit more involved in my school than I already was,” reflected Katie Hoffman. “I wouldn’t take English Lit,” mused Dustin Larrimore. “I would make sure I did not procrastinate and finish my studies,” Morgann Black said. What was the hardest thing you’ve ever had to do in your grade 12 year? “Playing against Eagle River’s Senior Boys Basketball Team. We only beat them by 57…,” quipped Dustin Larrimore. “The hardest thing of my grade 12 year was managing my course load along with applying for college, university and scholarships/bursaries,” said Katie Hoffman. “The hardest thing I had to do in grade 12 is realize I can’t live off my mom anymore. School is like toilet paper, you only miss it when it’s gone,” cracked Carter Stenseth. If you could bring a movie star to Prom, who would it be and why? “If I could bring any movie star to grad it would be Megan Fox because she is incredibly good looking and I am in love with her,” Kellan Nishida gushed. “”If I could bring any movie star to grad it would be Jessica Alba because she is good looking. Also, in her movies she is awesome and seems like she would have an electric personality,” opined Carter Stenseth. “If I could bring any movie star to grad it would be Tyler because he is awesome,” Mitch Hascarl said. What is your best and worst memory of your grade 12 year? “My best memory of grade 12 would be when me and Megan were throwing fruit at each other and we just about hit the teacher! My worst memory would be all the drama

Since 1923

Arrow Lakes News Street Address: 106 Broadway St., P.O. Box 189, Nakusp, B.C. V0G 1R0 Phone: 250-265-3823 Fax: 250-265-3841 www.arrowlakesnews.com

PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY 100% B.C. owned and operated by Black Press. All material contained in this publication is protected by copyright. Reproduction is expressly prohibited by the rights holder.

Publisher: Mavis Cann publisher@arrowlakesnews.com Managing Editor: Aaron Orlando editor@arrowlakesnews.com Associate Editor: Claire Paradis newsroom@arrowlakesnews.com Sales Consultant: Sharon Bamber sales@arrowlakesnews.com

It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Arrow Lakes News, in the event of an error appearing in the advertisement as published, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser and that there shall be no liability greater than the amount paid for such advertising.

BC Press Council The Arrow Lakes News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Canadian Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES LOCAL: 1 Year $44.64, 2 Years $75.90 + HST NATIONAL: 1 Year $71.43, 2 Years $133.93 + HST

and rushing to finish all the school work,” Morgann Black said. “My best memory of grade 12 would be covering my hands in paint and attacking Morgann and Hannah! The pictures speak for themselves. My worst memory would be all the drama that is involved in teenage life,” said Megan Hughes in reflection. “My best memory of grade 12 year was hanging out with the boys. Worst memory would be nothing. I don’t have bad times,” said Carter Stenseth. What are your thoughts on bullying? “Bullying is unacceptable. It makes kids feel horrible about themselves and severely lowers their self-esteem when their peers pick on them. It needs to be stopped,” stated Katie Hoffman “Bullying is horrible! No one deserves to be treated without respect!” Megan Hughes declared. “Bullying isn’t cool and makes everyone feel bad. I think living in a small town we aren’t faced with it much. We all grew up with each other. But, I think it’s something people do when they aren’t sure of themselves.” Carter Stenseth said. “People who bully need to rethink their actions. Bullying is not okay no matter what,” Morgann Black proclaimed. If you had a chance to say something to your parents about the last 12 years of school, what would it be? “If I could say anything to my Mom about my last 12 years of school, it would be thank you for pushing me to complete my goals and allowing me to follow my dreams,” said Megan Hughes gratefully. “One thing I would say to my parents would be thank you for pushing me, Mom, and just sitting there saying nothing, Dad! I love you both!” Morgann Black announced. “If I could say one thing to my parents it would be thank you for supporting me through everything from hockey to school trips. You have made it so easy to live my life,” noted Ryan Bateman The last year, an ending to an era: this is what they have worked hard for, this final day where they get to stand up in front of family and friends to accept the official end of their high school days.

It’s almost depressing when you look at it that way, but then again, it is exciting too because around the corner is a new and impressive world for each and every one of them to experience. A world that will no doubt give them trials and tribulations beyond their wildest dreams. It will challenge them and give them direction into the great unknown. Some will stay in our little town and take a break from schooling and some will venture out and create a new life for themselves. Some may never return and some will likely return to raise families of their own and to be the ones sitting in the audience witnessing their own children graduate decades from now. Whichever direction these kids take, they will never forget their roots and they will never forget the sense of family and community which has surrounded them for so many years. Good luck to each and every one of you. No matter where you go or what you do, “Prove it Possible.”

Aiming to learn

NSS now oﬀers archery as part of the outdoor education program. The 2012 grads aren’t impressed. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES

2012 grads undaunted by gaffs or rain Claire Paradis Your Editor The 2012 Nakusp Secondary School graduates held their final high school ceremony at the Nakusp Arena Saturday, June 9. Each student symbolically paid their dues by dropping a twonie in a piggy bank that will be held in trust for the next set of grads. Expressions on faces varied from relief to joy to downright terror. The emotional range was paralleled by the grads’ choices in footwear; optimistic sandals, dayglo runners, ruby slippers and patent pumps all paraded the stage. Aspirations also varied from the very practical to Carter Stenseth’s

outlandish plan to marry rich so he could pursue a career as a male underwear model. May luck smile on you, Carter! (Unsurprisingly, Carter and valedictorian Mitchell Zorn each walked away with a Free Spirit award.) The tenacity and humour of the class was found in the small moments when not everything went according to plan. Kylie Gardner wrestling with the mic before the anthem, Shaelynne Gresuik’s tassel tussel, the varied and hilarious quotes from each of the grads imparting various kinds of wisdom. “If you want a guarantee, buy a toaster;” “The tassel is worth the hassle;” and “There’s nothing like pizza and a little salad.” Principal Sue Paterson had a few words for the Class of 2012, as did Pattie Adam and new Superintendent Denise Perry. Tom Zeleznik had a few words from the Village, and advised the grads to come back and help build

a dynamic place to live, and that this was a good time to ask for some money. No truer words were spoken, because soon folks from all kinds of local groups were lining up to hand over cheques to the students in the form of bursaries and scholarships. It was the giggles that the valedictorian speech given by free spirit Mitchell Zorn and Nicole Hawe which showed the degree of cohesion of the class. These kids grew up together, knowing each other for most of their lives, having the strong bond of a shared childhood through their younger years that has matured into young adulthood, and you could tell. After all the speeches and awards, the graduates made their way out of the arena arches and into their new adult lives. Congratulations, 2012 Grads!

The Arrow Lakes News is published by Black Press. Mailing address: P.O. Box 189, Nakusp, B.C. V0G 1R0. Street address: 106 Broadway St., Nakusp. Publisher: Mavis Cann

Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, June 13, 2012 ■ 5

BIRDS OF NAKUSP

www.arrowlakesnews.com

Nighthawks: the drift nets of the avian world? ly onto the ground in open areas, usually on sand, gravel or moss. They have also been discovered nesting on flat gravelled roofs. Our immediate area does not offer much nesting habitat, so Common Nighthawks are not particularly common in our vicinity. But when they are around, warm summer evenings are the best time to see them. I saw my first ones of the year just last week.

COME PLAY WITH US

BC Seniors Games Anniversary

Your 55 + Games

The Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) is an uncommon bird, with an uncommon ability to camouﬂage itself.

Gary Davidson Birds of Nakusp The Common Nighthawk is a member of a small bird family called Caprimulgidae. There are only seven species in the family in North America, four of which occur in Canada. Only the Common Nighthawk and the Common Poorwill are found in B.C.

All of these species are insect-eaters; food is caught on the wing. To better enable them to feed in this manner, they have developed a couple of interesting physical features. Their beaks are almost nonexistent; instead they have a huge gaping mouth. This allows them to fly through the air and simply engulf their prey in their mouths. They also have very long, narrow wings. This makes them strong fliers and enables them to change direction very quickly as they pursue insects in the air. They are known to be voracious eaters. The stomach of one dead Common Nighthawk was found to contain 2,175 flying ants! It takes quite a while to catch that many insects, so when feeding they remain in the air for hours at a time. When they aren’t feeding they rest. As

Aug. 21 to 25, 2012

PHOTO COURTESY OF GARY DAVIDSON

BURNABY

you can see from the accompanying picture, resting is done by lying length-ways on a branch. Since they never perch in a typical birdlike manner, they have lost the ability to do so. Their feet are tiny and absolutely useless for perching. Feeding is generally done in the evening and at night, hence the name nighthawk. The Common Nighthawk is about 23 cm. in length with a wingspan of well over 40 cm. The plumage is mottled black and brown, with a white throat and prominent white patches in the wings. As you watch them feeding overhead you notice their very graceful, although somewhat erratic, flight. Nighthawks, and other members of the family, make very little effort to build nests. Eggs, generally two, are laid direct-

Deadline for Registration Friday, June 15th! Over 3500 BC 55+ Seniors Expected! Go to our website and click on “Zones” to ﬁnd someone in your area who can help you become part of our

25th Anniversary Celebration! http://bcseniorsgames.org

AArchery h Athletics Badminton Bocce Bridge Carpet Bowling Cribbage Cycling Darts Dragon Boats Five Pin Bowling Floor Curling Golf Horseshoes Ice Curling Ice Hockey Lawn Bowling One-Act Plays Pickleball Slo-Pitch Snooker Soccer Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Whist

NOW PRESENTING

3rd Annual

BURTON BEACH DAZE

AT BURTON HISTORIC PARK & CAMPGROUND

JUNE 23, 23 & 24, 2012 You Can’t Beat Fun For A Good Time

250-265-3373 250-265-3492 250-265-0066 250-265-4290 418-615-3200

PROCEEDS SUPPORT COMMUNITY PARK SHELTER

WE’VE GOT THE REGION COVERED Arrow Lakes News Classifieds: Effective and Efficient Call 250.265.3823 email: sales@arrowlakesnews.com

• w ww .arr owla

kes

PAGE

New s

Min

o or H

gh y ni cke

t in

hip

Selkir

k Co

hee

bloc cut

m k re

nan

ts d

ine est

llege

r d fo

seek

bur

s com

mun

les n pi

tr uc

SENIO FAIR R’S

k cr as

h ne a

r Bu r

LaDeDa Carnival Parade: Joleyne Moroz Amazing Relay: Linda Harrop Barbara & Allen Ross Fishing Derby: Al Ralston Volleyball: Jerome Goodman

23, 2012

kesn we Th bott m, a ews. 12 night. ayne Ab e tea s year, h Ken com us thi that W 9, 20 ees hed by ee Ho d high ad Coac • 25 d , May coac e PeeWachieve by He , an 0-26 s Th sday losses Vol5-38 who award PAGE tal , no edne 23 group their wins n,” Crys he first t 11 • W • $1 so . “T d 34 tha given ida. .25 m ha ole sea s News game afe 19 sh tea su ke e Incl Ni wh Is “This for the row La a leagu ery game nay 89 udes s Ar ote ev tie Vol. HST one y told the yed wa y won West Ko Playoff Selki pla n the the at the to win ansk they the rk Colle ach er won d the Naku ge pr d Co eech game tied an e team ue Bann y went on d Beaar sp ex es aw ng sp me s id they t.” Th ey Leag then the ous an tewa enirit am ns sp beco AKES NEWS An yers ter thar Hock sp, and n, Sic who anioin n to gu , L pla of ngth IS/ARROW s Grfrom ruck gave gave By Mino in Naku in Nelso of the strivi CLAIRE PeARADco , Lee St t vel aem tralle each ap whichAround Spe RyanOrer Year rds of here ments ge.Whae addr to ed l m. g ld cialoftoth rewa n. uc rec st Al esse ills tournasheep lley. introd the e es and Both grizzlies in Dona havin of the teackey sk e tful took s co e. Bea hit r Va ida populations perso yers Mac Defen- on thArrowrLak mm insigh duCOURTESY part sing ho st Goali l Edgewood last week. ast ve OF WAYNE MCCtRORYY unity Look bette enes pla Nish short, rs theirPHOTOrer Ryan ry New to be Be cti Mos letheve a st Al ye a co mem ld an ing th sev order s lot of pra a team. nes, Be vid with of the plato high-s k homee, who sh Year. wifor is By Claire Paradis bers insh s a as d Da theare - open slofre PHOTO at its input,ilding gan McIndge anto Playeach r went shida tooHerridg alie of be sman Ka um t wa Arrow Lakes News COUR tter bleideas for bu Se Du ort TESY thesee rdan rri mean tha OF L forn PlayeKobe Ni Brody was Go ost Sp serve itab EE O e He tooka cod Jomo ura tegic RR re our the to lki , y M zlies wereandestroyed Three grizzlies recently af- nopla ile d mplex sive of a KAsrkhleCo yer.in Edgewood hoarded co eliev nald rathet aw schan meho Hann its co st him s the Strlle given mm ge nt to mm mb ool fen the paDuring e Plaflock. s-d 16 s un wwe ter killing sheep night April ep from asiv local Jarnered anders d. ing ortan Kiraunity acDo lum colle cks ror ost De y wa a ga then dir ities. ile expe system. Spde ateto coalsseswa tstu sion’ound n M to ed M nge eirpen At herto nts bu os 28, the first off the bears few and killed got pu intoMthe wh dic ns sti cC sheep’s ” It’ Ca ec Vi Ar me Be t go M r, ive to ard musnic chlean int the De tio n . Au could 86n the te forwa ucitheask ardlle os wa toatiCo ges access proce s curre Eric finding did mesticated animals. one of the domesticated theMsheep’s Rave ed Kootesep Reese andAfter aray’d Fard r awed co dboath‘staw ns stu . cohuld onlks ntly than usual ferry waits for the ss forlonger the ntnts Vi scored only morning, the e, wiBay remm out d lik Ch ke colarge nays ard thed he With the Galena ferry of commission, trucks have had while called wede ahra-En th co an ac ee we flock fl body. No thet next ock owner Minisuld air , lik e s ma d be aw en r nn lle the un . thr pre Co to on . e bene made ge cu high sai Ha ity ore week. see off ird ide sid Aretur foren ing o fi d ev for th ice Environment dicated toTh were whOffi the past CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS fit me to report it.ntiConservation cers came Head ar Ryan Deak edr,uc an . rri su wed [S t AnSc t de , an emment p cc , Officers dge thetry of me NEWS onprovegra osas ms High ess um m; Yeof rience both the Better co cugus for offff ov LAKES ince that s nathe et Re Herri LaPlante d, elk Playe ke.atiMon ttak als th y catching down day and grizzly tea d the ch wa the RROW set leg hold snares, Gr irk ve Im e l wa o /A co idg IS pemanyforan Byrea Claire me Paradis an e pr serv nli Mos e M arehasof led to llege m-One driver on Tuesday, May 8 was facCo exreplaced ted s Se PARAD inor a llege ae cob season, t Impro cal system with ll next Cnight. alsCo LAIRE no sh ging en The .hUn int and oft his th on in th withe He malkian rkdCo finale, ey rat] ula egratnewer solidmevirArrow o ac in M and n.lls os s Lakes weldisoca co staNews ort drive wait time to get his truck at eady onng led n preyedthi ha abggou beag yncrel askdis ar bo third t th e bearwi had Becauserol the on ard livestock, noeand co state technology. ing a four-hour llegeHockcoursmsu s: M the aCOs r the me ng alrfor t sea dhad wi more, ed trade est “how r of edevan ed Fo en hade of ideuc r ye kle nt?pu lased ec r ed hadand co roo e wo 6 aw nner it, on By Clathe water. s pro ” eivtravelled aker. DeBoon, insa redva er. said Sergeant the“It ee the Pacifi If you’ve find the choice who Pacific fic Marine was hard fi nd Western kidsbut atobadestroy canstretch rietyor kn as. thereaof ncethagetting Mino stella ey earn e resp uld e t in over lity ymArnold nstrutoesp t apage ecialparts,” - across oTwrecA pa spiri ve ir Ti Junior ire Pa diebe ee overtha au truck dgck PeeW Plalikely lik anadrapkidlNakusp da told tenets thout the Arrowcautioned edbetween th r als mo enrri ly cti Tom ets to ted lythewould been come ands ofye Upper Lake Pacific fic Marine’s grizzly said Pacifi War- has companies co rs ch t inWestern radtrucking or He ty-six bey hoStr as have Mback The to ye y Midg and mmArrow wolf the surv about h wi said Lakes ts ha nner, values t in nefi re bro on. It in is anyh-fi edis usuc pla Midg vince for pla esmst Melunityrecently, emay sker on next again cial old electrical coac the start New peopyou ivethey wasysth hig allthe ferry’s ofusthe cu ssi vestock even been livestock relocated. about the and has been suggesting muSe idge ba ad h, no nio illshato rk ner ed r if it were er on Thdelay wiac . d have s ev thhathe up d ed the prokilling ltip agRevelstoke gro ce e dri s lewifro only ey, led all the eli Leitc sp M me the practis , guys eessHo tradivert n. for alm le jobcommun and reflly-based Se meal,” said matem. ly, ovAnd up otherlocal wasremember Mankeir Str y m ember confronted by a ferry wait or two. if “They a good DeBoon, “It’s a good around via another route if pos-the cras to ku ile wi ve d in eW m Fr s ck ke ate s the ed ch m a en rry Ca r rs om ha gatun ey go ect Na levfro ho it thr s req ities Ho place cInne and wide ea me ard of a Ba to os h, un taina of an The mt tw tha chtecPe gedthe shores of the ityawfor them.” welopportunity also pe taking advan-the sible. The bring that, th ay to ough uirising hn er el. nTh ryou’ve roo ach sbeen ran ople the bility econ company emleaving like noou-hofrom third gaann M food es. EaniW es net sped truck bannolo Year, ht, was ese ge had treTo dcoming loc erg the ye season gytiotobothoreason omthe a va time lf the ms Co ilitlarge ora of his off the ha id the bears, to all the Shelter Bay, the is .clear:abthe said tage of pre-peak compensate, Shelter Bay is Du of the DeBoon they e than lives. e foc urs ic de theuc y an sta w an op ed riety of-to reem nig y, valley por- down ndpo y ha a misac ludedall truck ma arlinc Banta RC open liq ar Burto High uling tw red used eee velop ar.slabs on euc a ne out ation has that e Bay Na intthe concrete rifi n, mor of their hibernation, Galena been ing pulled were originally theofShelter Mrunning 24 hours na day until comm way the Galena wa offd focsurface . uo ue, were uti P. mo for c, neke be o ch great of cintim Refer dance tom now thatagthey . lizFerry playr in at the said kusp ng thee inwaBy touris s a pri us on , increa ment attack,” t the on miing resta seaso gtheco 6isanschedtheg duty s aby a rni Lethee wa ing Luck s tak PHOTO coge Fr rest his and smaller Shelter the Bay Ferry attracted to area dead cow that had been dumped Bay side of the ferry route and get rid of Bay is back in service, which an gh rey radis ag ckey packed on los ge vin sin lea m’ urs ne ori urs ida d int ip wa witne RCMP atten dig COUR d on “g Pa to ric e ho the tru ily, vehic possi ar, tim struc up ing t, leae co e ed fora tou , g the vesusty. Th ultura es av hard TESY y, M plenty ita ire 0 sse hasaid. s scent d onas the d s o OF N tim rimmaIt t ye curiosity thebe May 15, said uriosity as much of ethe ou flock flad ock that a lot of the Warner to nn has been bilitiehas als ed traworking le,Warner, AKUS phasel-b Ref. e Scthere. ailab lin its got tur that av e lholes, laswas off thetravellin s reportofficer d 18 ds ha prepa crash ckuled P RCM By Cla es News proplace. e ase say ay 18 edand dvathe some y started six kid educ ntairge decfac –was drive finaris s for o Big le Shelter vidBay, Th tempted P e be creeate Lak ity. to ve getgrizzlies the atipti Nakulong the into . Heof time rizzlies their pen, he thehaof tiv Off thel wi side in the said. Once there, trucks may in forail a -long beforer –the rush of May mi-riewait d tra hacreatims arounand frien les in Awards inetl‘edbe ditions tothe e em an the road g very ed tha Corporal Th e on d do at tho An lea ad Li co co , Arrow the tab ey d. ha al d so for in- thereeferry. sp the onfi s, un weekend susta traffi urses pre Af oth is getting ut herrni ng “Galena ucare m bears lyc. the on uet where ily ngelectrithey’d found meal. ho censree Bay” traffic. old realized they choose to cross addeif mm ati with ck come teams eds Pr etraBa edunby ininta ficaates ey be ey alcoh ter a breand into fast be t the ch Fehle for kidck itie les.me ng su more locexisting er idea etle-f deesmolis like the ined on person ly perso doy Graetre. es, he deanstr Some their fam d banq inor Ho econ r on Thac reod Ed r for certi are easy to beal mip ho Hockted sem needs lik the ol co unity s of Domesticated which ath animals kill, which make themch tun tre we co tic inj un ly inf s ed all roa om tru me he be d M he n uc es e forest e it ca truck ina ac red al es r ure nd dNaeit as La y av rad. ing sai ac an es aro kusp eiv ck wh a few ic the trekn dead, Cr to d-when rswas vic spring up, sta d by inwithtic dside nsumpti test of kuspack,one ea ati reene ers basic prime for ail same few them agreed adetragedy, may they see a grizzly theonbearsNu are During the days, daare report Minotargets, comm elv twen Na rt rec especially att gthat the . rinNothe ich to getmiinnocontact 1. pro the e an on ke set upshowed distingit pin een ting a trainingrse, and b Technic able e in Na to d theirowled sti annaattMcCrory rvege k paout off hibernation ersun cuttin spwould thems for the ay, May le was d o thecoming of d thelooking read, allseen Senio anand have been avoided. for food,mosaid Deof another grizzly been Officer ficocer rService that had the ConservationwaOffi so At t for Fa hibitio , he wa driver the t le s of d ha ku inj rie . ed Ea d d div ha too itie tio EP ian k. s bu po ha sp re ma uc us d s rly an re n, ind , n le ht. ea , mo s high mp s. By lod of 6beThat r wege lsee he nyge ration t Tuesd er tab who verages mic an tbr whoBoon. sta Ch OmlR aclivestock into the moiling to along given a icated improvements in livestock they can get to the animal let are likeatiaonbag of chips unately, toseathe anouostrich came farmlon anibefore price e need phasi s nigUnfortunately, canin. is ywalikere to open Th schLK ildve ely anyrthe Junio echo of essnear ha Keep ir co - treesg coad with ntl 24-ho ool stemsTO initia s. ThthesyCO. s the Nigh ter anoth folks free be up the beintte award ho naus of thipin the trathe nsing to invthe drive ment, mo a ed done nays killed enclosures these areas. bears: it’s by hard d to eat just one, confi confirmed firmed hadn’t anyenth livestock, so ites thing happens. th the 2 ize the ancadusemal ng a ult in Ri ns k inv ted S ur Con e Af all the e for ch fi ote Bo wa inv vio in s itio ec the gh ge nal sto nim oth theati comm s an , too . tribpa ard AY an fet po s, by est t. lation more estigate r’s log . Th uted tio st-Ko lin te Selkies onor dS nized captured far McCrory is encouraging And unfortunately the unately for the sheep, itan wasn’t end of be was safely And what happened to the dimino mip on be s aw ofn inf pro lyd the ng r ns othherthe imer n and Gr the er sec unstiity andd relocated book igators ory people edon re- toothe charg the co etl rk wi notceonss. n als modathe long sty Re ulatio uck wa Mino recog ve ly,an nc lake around a se- e stEdgewood pot-r caOv ADE, ae’sme ag beer tho s he from any farms. down the to ished flock of sheep from Edgewood? away feltug rus sp intnsof ry es wi accid s and are loo of Juir nethelat he bears, either. ideda cown reeAl er. lusion toSe ses The Co on more tai this ll do and hed, Ru congratRyan Str Naku uck, the E M ,was mpW by of w pla coer ll be ent. It’ will co king d, and Tolko s, the em nth ov critical us when Bear The next morning, another found “People “There were still tracks and signs ileilsalla the mm lum sio of their co , if killed nextSmarta program ar reldstart on,yewe on the mo-are laid. s ex S AR sheep minis d off thethe top, for all of ard. Str unitie Wnilsan mounrin forest say ing guld na Au ns the Smart return few restry pecte ntinue Wils Fowas d -str sai ea toesdestroy own. Bear has already seen onebia of another snarePL wasAN set and another shot. bodies have other bears,” said DeBoon, so the “we’d betakenif ayobear,” Rive ds. WDeBoon, n on y du re Thesee u fee saisaid ay agbear kicke ght off the Year ved aw . ate se a su inform an d tha r Tr was made to move the flock to trelik partoverditaoridozen t Na y wehadg killed hilest meyo ts fl any made ” Inf unshooting Murra third you’d red,” ltre bears is one giccoordinator helpa-put up continued who decision flock e be the ERto pile upedwhen Ri h of an bear ser umdi t of the cre ca kusp ea direc mmary ty inf tole dit clear pin insecyetyear,who use . n alw es. s how there also to rectur can thi ll-de ac ofpro OTHsheepn was for Ok d lik es tiofences of tlyany ilsonlasttre beca etle rip not things Of-for electric Conservation in Slocan help keepThisover as well. theJuwater Fauquier where es I askdestroyed ne 5 toorm aim , an . t the time, ed Co ey, a we lin ager down next ad,ofWthe SSanother s dcoatteactok”contrum is no n to the ation and it may enay bro see dy lef e be heand saidsheep populato ad vin at the ciaelhadn’t uity ugof trouble, Whe ntact really“re disappoints bears and heag Within fourrdsorMfive veennights, fian sightings of grizzlies. sce influe w livestock out the any cut both youwantsalrtoeado.ve“It ibu ly gre rtg Hock cons been are de ncfiecer al pingrizzly dre UNLE tions s, a pre nario te yo closed eq “In ht up eduMo sessio Areve Se.lkisaid. pti to destroy ssw.so than a bear,” ce odlan ultatiunlucky d be area ce ms for nce the when he in the Edgewood had suffered losses. “O us dgewood have flock But the fl ock wasn’t infern ED ssmade forest sobering ur ide es ha llwe oic ha ho rin rk Wo ns lue de ge co N rel u etl me po mo rn Ch on es the va g neral yo the oi Co ease the fut CRT rting le stressed ste COs calledttyinlow trethird realso th of all,predators, an are and llege as her Sergeant DeBoon the las After hird Gilliane’s Sanderse besaid. sti safe from another wethe BUR wiincident, thethe from in the show, Basin wayet ure Fle:xib inf ht ch orm pre the beetl the “th trees areat a hig t tou the qu d will di-. Ouring nt to the inform BE ough Lake Bear of estedh Kootenay the be- theinfNorth ation the res sheep need for people remove Bear Biologist with toion a roaming r.was lostest Let us attractants t Program to help ed wereSmart 6from e rigthe Valhalla CRTcougar. cutoea y thr learn CB the CR future; sted sons ah rred.nt benefipeople ati ack sai u onifsevidents d, bu rvesting were waepherd E TO s w way , yohapless s e th Wayne McCrory and bereavigilant. set of upatt electric fencing. Wildlife Society t He reminds its shepherd ts harve sai ha nds down operates more on sessioT, which T,” said PIN Paradis High entlythe tly. t ” he T; iss and ne eral top d they Mak vamtion loan for so many bt and geupthe feasibCR ec strea ire , inc abou ns, “T is su exac he levels areas, ator for the sta for hares cu along ille rec gativ an wa ue s Cla ics tre ilit d t de m d or pe per s nt lud e tiv “T New yv By respo no ty rel , inc lle in hey y te e powe r Co choice. tgagchoic h of er trees ing how Make the right the Lakes e trave d Cherr patch e re to oth s a mo trees a priori olida lum of bring ated to impacts ludnd burn om federa nsibiliti r bene flood the cu also Arrow an hom right es cons bia u’v pared nce wa of the f sle eable are Wh contr rrent the kscu.c es of fits, Rive ing salmocompen of the l an t On is If yo gewood n a siz ndles of e giant nt. en yments, as sation r; cli adva s. Mos e, which beginofcecredit see mortgages Savingsandly payo lines home renovation loans Bu u ne againd provin key pla well ol and n Ed mome k lik mate n back equity Mak ; y ed to twee probably the road. at loo , aat the wn, and nth FlexL block pole pin in the ning in there cial go yers, incas roles chan to the e th otena ur mo borro ine vernm lud will ge an even the have next to cks in wh they are cut do are too lodge yo to borrow bette money,LOKootenay y, Koyouge at 7 Mortgage e rig w C ma ing Whe When hen Savings choice for so many reasons. Our Flexible need ne t mone is the rightho ng en d Choice p.m ing be afternoo be an r. to es ke it down the blo t’s what es being e re w mo to mana ht chahead. Let . es tha y, Kopayments,mconsolidate geth for op ts.” tgag easy nova debt and get and an nd FlexLine FlexLin F Flex exLine Line LOC make it easy toer. manage your monthly borro easy litter And tha the tre th the oon oice us show you how. e the con,nsand freeen house mor to ma otenay it tion ed to Savin . nage loan ultati u ne din make piles. why are ing wi kscu.com better. together. gether. gs is s your on be ner So en yo ine LOC ppen d? the Wh ha mo gins lle s right nthly FlexL what’ to be mi and paym choic t er. ge g th ents, e for so small err. to cons many bette olida equi te de reasons ty lin . Ou bt an es of r Fle d ge credi xible kscu.c t ah ead. Ch t om Let us oice Mo rtg show you age how. •

as Mon

REGISTRATION FOR EVENTS

01 6

Christine Adshea 250-265-4290

250-265-4290 250-265-4317 250-265-3820

a aofmdeath Ferry maintenance leads to delays zzlystale A grizzly u p Nak C

• 25 m s.co snew re s we lake nche row rr te bu it w.a o cu s year. ht-kn ww tig thi re e tw

PAGE

Al Ralston Linda Golds Wayne Cromwell

CAMPING REGISTRATION

EVENT INFORMATION/DINNER TICKETS

192

SLOSTURGEON -PIT 3 CH JU FASTLOVE PAGE ER NIOR Issu Incl e 21 FAV PAGE 7 SOCC n6 t .25 FUN PAGE e • W • $1 NSS NEY PAGE OUR v ed 23 e ITE nesd 38 9 R 265ay, or16, 2012 • www.arrowlakesnews.com • 250-265-3823 TOU 9 Issue 20 0• Wednesday,jMay Vol. 89 M • $1.25 Includes HST MOTHER’S ST Vol. HDAY WEEKEND 89 udes

ow Arr Since

FUN

192

MUSIC & BONFIRE

Since

HORSESHOE TOURNEY

A r o Arrow La akes rNews New Ne ew ews ws Lakes s e La k 50 0 1 6

PANCAKE BREAKFAST BOCCE · FISHING DERBY OUTDOOR CHURCH SERVICE VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY BINGO · BEER GARDENS CONCESSION STAND LAWN GAMES COMMUNITY POTLUCK 5:30PM

78195

PANCAKE BREAKFAST AMAZING RACE RELAY LADEDA CARNIVAL PARADE LAWN GAMES DUNK TANK BEER GARDENS FISHING REGISTRATION DINNER 5:30PM

BEER GARDEN & CONCESSION STAND

SUNDAY JUNE 24TH

SATURDAY JUNE 23RD

FRIDAY JUNE 22ND

Subscribe to the Arrow Lakes News. Get full on-line access and pick up your print copy at our ofﬁce every week for as little as 64¢ an issue.

ton

ity in

put

CRT

consu

ltatio

n com

ing to

Naku

Local Mail Delivery 1 Year Subscription: $44.65 - Just 85 cents per week

Ofﬁce Pick Up 1 Year Subscription: $40.18 - Just 77 cents per week

2 Year Subscription: $75.90 - Just 72 cents per week

2 Year Subscription: $66.97 - Just 64 cents per week *

Since 1923

Arrow Lakes News

* prices do not include HST

106 Broadway Street, Nakusp, B.C. • 250-265-3823 • www.arrowlakesnews.com

6 ■ Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, June 13, 2012

NEWS

www.arrowlakesnews.com

Heavy rains bring the water and mud down the mountains THANKS TO A RAINIER THAN USUAL LATE SPRING, SLIDES AND WASHOUTS CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE KOOTENAY REGIONS AND THREATEN TO CONTINUE. WILL A SOGGY SUMMER BE IN THE FORECAST?

SMILE OF THE WEEK Garrit Krbyla pays his due.

RHC Insurance Brokers Ltd. Toll Free: 1-877-797-5366 New Denver: 250-358-2617 www.rhcinsurance.com

“This is Gardner Creek Falls looking a little dirty and very swollen from all the rain. I took this through the windshield of my car, in between wiper swipes,” said local photographer Gail McMartin. “It was raining too hard to get out.” PHOTO COURTESY OF GAIL MCMARTIN PHOTOGRAPHY

By Claire Paradis Arrow Lakes News

The first week of June has been wet enough to make packing an ark or developing webbed feet seem reasonable. The combination of rain and spring runoff has culminated in slides around the area that have taken out the Trans Canada between Revelstoke and Golden, and some residents in Crawford Bay were forced from their homes due to rising water levels. Flooding is also feared in the Slocan and Salmo areas, where high water levels can swamp folks there. More precipitation, but in the form of

snow, shut down Kootenay pass the first week of June, and another washout on 3A closed the highway between Castlegar and Creston. Around Nakusp, there have been washouts, but they have been minor in comparison. On Highway 6 near MacDonald Creek, water jumped the ditch when debris washed down by rain plugged the culvert. The same happened on Highway 6 near Summit Lake, with machines having to be brought out at both sites to redig ditches and clear debris. Summit Lake area farmer Tim Fox

told The Arrow Lakes News that one of his lower fields was under several inches of water as of June 7. Thursday saw a reprieve from rain, but it was back during the evening, and the forecast is calling for periods of the stuff over the next week. Dale Weatherhead, who was busy cleaning off the last of the washout Thursday, June 7, hoped that this was as bad as it was going to get around here. The Provincial Emergency Program appeared hopeful as well, and ended its flood watch for rivers in the Kootenay and Columbia regions on the morning of Friday, June 8.

Royal Canadian Legion Br. #20 Nakusp _________________________________

What’s happening in NAKUSP LEGION? Come out and Support our Meat Draws which are held every Saturday at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m.

Nakusp Ambassadors are the Meat draw sponsors for June

Watch for the “Legion Week” FREE COMMUNITY BARBECUE! June 23rd

DONT MISS DROP-IN BINGO ON JULY 1ST AT 1:00PM IN THE HALL WE’RE STILL PLAYING DARTS TO THE END OF JUNE SO COME ON OUT! THURSDAY EVENING AT 7PM: ALL MEMBERS & GUESTS WELCOME! Texas Hold’em coming in July Our lounge opens at: 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. 2 p.m. on Saturday.

All Members and Guests welcome!

Dale Weatherhead was busy Thursday, June 7 cleaning up a washout up by Summit Lake.

2012 ESCAPE XLT I4 FWD AUTO $ $ @ , .

7.1L /100km 40MPG HWY*** 10.0L /100km 28MPG CITY***

21 999 145 5 99 *

CASH PURCHASE FOR ONLY

OWN FOR ONLY

FINANCED BI-WEEKLY FOR 72 MONTHS WITH $3,000 DOWN PAYMENT.

OFFERS INCLUDE $1,600 FREIGHT AND AIR TAX AND $5,000 MANUFACTURER REBATE†.

THERE’S NO COMPARISON OR COMPROMISE. ONLY AT YOUR BC FORD STORE.

% APR

CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS

NO COMPARISON. NO COMPROMISE.

FORD

bcford.ca

WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. *Until July 3, 2012, purchase a new 2012 Escape XLT I4 FWD with automatic transmission $21,999 after Total Manufacturer Rebate of $5,000. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $5,000 and freight and air tax of $1,600 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Until July 3, 2012, choose 5.99% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2012 Escape XLT I4 FWD with automatic transmission for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $315 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $145 with a down payment of $3,000 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $3,665.06 or APR of 5.99% and total to be repaid is $22,664.06. Offer includes a Manufacturer Rebate of $5,000 and freight and air tax of $1,600 but excludes variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. †From May 3, 2012 to July 3, 2012, receive $5,000 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2012 Escape and Hybrid (excluding I4 Manual) (all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded). This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2012 Escape 2.5L I4 6-speed Automatic transmission: [10.0L/100km (28MPG) City, 7.1L/100km (40MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, June 13, 2012 ■ 7

NEWS

www.arrowlakesnews.com

Road Rescue volunteer receives B.C. award

Notice of Correction Correction to the June 6, 2012 issue of The Arrow Lakes News: It was reported that the Legion cheque given to the Hospice Society was for $5,000. In fact, it was for $1,062.28 (which is still a nice amount).

Athletes the Week Week Athlete ofof the Athlete the Week

Ryan Bateman

Sponsored by ...

What’s Brewing on Broadway? Come see what’s brewing up for daily lunch specials.

250-265-4701

Summer is Coming! Huge selection! Professional ﬁttings and advice! Reg Gustafson, pictured here with Minister of Justice Shirley Bond, was recently honoured with a provincial award for his volunteer work with the Nakusp Road Rescue crew. PHOTO COURTESY B.C. MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

By Claire Paradis Arrow Lakes News

Local road rescue volunteer and fire fighter Reg Gustafson was one of six people in the province to be recognized for their contribution as emergency volunteers. Gustafson was given the 2012 Road Rescue Award by Minister of Justice Shirley Bond in Victoria on May 29. In his bio, they told the story of a road rescue that Gustafson had been part of where the team had helped get a family out of their car after it had driven off a cliff. Although the mom and kids had been able to get out of the car, the dad had been stuck in the vehicle, and had required a serious rope rescue. Gustafson has been a volunteer fire fighter since the ‘70s, and has worked both in the bush and as part of the municipal force. Road rescue was taken over by the Nakusp Volunteer Fire Department in the 1990s. “It used to be done by am-

bulance, but it became too cumbersome,” said Gustafson. Initially road rescue was given to Search and Rescue, but eventually the fire crew took on the responsibility. Nakusp Road Rescue sees upwards of 20 ambulance assists a year, Gustafson told me. Volunteer fire fighters prepare for whatever comes at them by constantly training. “It’s a big commitment,” said Gustafson, “You don’t just join up.” The volunteers meet every Tuesday night and practise rope rescues, a must-have skill in this mountainous terrain. Even though they may only have one rope rescue a year, it’s “virtually impossible” to do one without training and practise. Knowing you’ve done the right thing by helping people in life-threatening situations is satisfying, but it can also be hard. For those people who naturally just care about people, seeing that level of pain and death can be disturbing. “If we have a serious one,

even if it’s not a fatality, we can debrief,” said Gustafson, who is now so familiar with the process that he helps guide others through the process. Last year there were an inordinate number of highway accidents and a lot of fatalities, which was really hard on volunteers. “Last year it got to the point that Victoria said you’ve got to get some professional help,” revealed Gustafson. People from out of the area with no connection to the community which had been sorely impacted by the level of loss came in to help with the debriefing sessions. “It does accumulate,” Gustafson admitted, “It takes a long time to go away.” But no matter what, it’s worth it to help, he said. For Gustafson, it’s a no-brainer. “It’s just in my nature,” he said, “I like helping people. You ask any volunteer and they think the same thing.”

2012 F-150 XLT SUPER CAB

349 4.99

LEASE FOR ONLY

Visit

vincedevito.com and ﬁnd us on facebook 411 Hall St Nelson

(250) 352-6261 A family business built on a family history of over 80 years of service and quality. Providing the people of Nelson and area with some of the ﬁnest footwear available. 9.7L/100km 29MPG HWY*** 13.4L /100km 21MPG CITY***

PER MONTH FOR ONLY 36 MONTHS LAPR WITH $2,550 DOWN. ††† NO SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED

✔ 3.7L V6 FFV ENGINE ✔ 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC ✔ 302 HORSEPOWER ✔ 278 LB.-FT OF TORQUE ✔ ADVANCETRAC ® WITH RSC ® (ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™) ✔ TRAILER TOW WITH 4-PIN CONNECTOR

DON’T COMPROMISE WITH COMPETITORS’ 96 MONTH PURCHASE TERMS WHEN YOU COULD ENJOY THREE NEW F-150s IN THE SAME AMOUNT OF TIME. Offer includes $1,600 freight & air tax and $8,500† manufacturer rebate.

F-150 XLT Super Cab with optional equipment shown

THERE’S NO COMPARISON OR COMPROMISE. ONLY AT YOUR BC FORD STORE.

NO COMPARISON. NO COMPROMISE.

F-150

bcford.ca

WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be changed or cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. **Until July 3, 2012, lease a new 2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4X4 3.7L and get 4.99% lease annual percentage rate (LAPR) financing for up to 36 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest LAPR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $38,999 at 4.99% LAPR for up to 36 months with $2,550 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $349, total lease obligation is $15,114 and optional buyout is $15,990. Offer includes Manufacturer Rebate of $8,500. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Manufacturer Rebate is deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,600, but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 60,000 km over 36 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. †††Until July 3, 2012, Security Deposit payment is waived on a lease (Red Carpet leases, on approved credit from Ford Credit) of a new 2012 or 2013 model (excluding Shelby GT 500, Boss 302, Boss 302 Laguna Seca, E-Series, Transit Connect Electric, F-150 Raptor, F-Series Chassis Cabs, Medium trucks). Security Deposit may be required by Ford Credit based on customer credit terms and conditions. †Until July 3, 2012, receive $8,500 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2012 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew non-5.0L (all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded). This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for model shown: 2012 F-150 4X4 3.7L V6: [13.4L/100km (21MPG) City, 9.7L/100km (29MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

8 ■ Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, June 13, 2012

www.arrowlakesnews.com

TAKE

To advertise on this page please call Sharon at 250.265.3823

BREAK

CROSSWORD

HOROSCOPES June 2012: WEEK 3

BUSINESS A LITTLE

SLOW?

March 21– April 19

WE CAN HELP!

250-265-3823 Since 1923

Arrow Lakes News

April 20– May 20

June 22– July 22

Lots of people need your help, Cancer. Focus all of your energy on helping others for the time being. You will feel good about your efforts & the good karma that January 20– results from them. February 18

Aquarius, you will be amazed at the results when you finally set your mind to something. Stick with what you’re doing & enjoy the ride.

To make an appointment call 250 265 3024

SENIOR’S DIRECTORY

July 23– August 22

Leo, you need to figure out how to turn all of your great ideas into workable projects -- especially ones that can make you some money. Get started on a plan.

Pisces, help around the house or at the office this week & the work will benefit you & all of the other people with whom you interact.

Spectrum Home & Family Care West Kootenay's Home Support 250-265-3842 855-365-3842 spectrumcares@telus.net www.spectrumhomesupport.ca

Christopher H. Johnston & Associates Lawyer & Notary for all your Estate & Estate Planning needs 208 Broadway Street Nakusp 250-265-0108

Foot Care by Rebecca Kessler, Registered Nurse For an appointment call 250.265.3024

May 21– June 21

1. Three-banded armadillo 5. Confining bird structure 9. Taxi 12. Comedian Carvey 13. A young canine 15. “Spy Kids” actress Jessica 16. Galvanizing element 17. TV show “Modern _____y” 18. 2s 19. Hooray! 20. Suggesting horror 22. Eastbound 24. Region of SE Pakistan 25. 1999 high school massacre 29. Hip-hop music 32. The cry made by sheep 33. Herb rue genus 34. Reverence 35. Point that is one point S of due E 36. Slash or slice 37. Idly talk 38. Meshwork for fishing 39. K particle 41. Division of geological time 42. Tax collector 43. Treated soil with nitrates 46. Hair on the head 47. Actress Derek 48. Wrenching 52. Overhead shot 55. Federal job safety law 56. At the front 60. Interagency Manufacturers Operating Group (abbr.) 62. Chew tobacco 63. Sacred Muslim pilgrim shrine 64. Very small 65. Kilo yard (abbr.) 66. “____ Ado About Nothing” 67. British school for boys

CLUES DOWN 1. Wood shaping tool 2. Two considered as a unit 3. Tennis’ Kournikova 4. TV cook Ray 5. Canadian Wildlife Fed. 6. Exclamation of triumph 7. A cut & polished mineral 8. One who removes 9. Stout stick, larger at one end 10. Town in Ghana 11. Lowest or bottom part 14. Smoothing tool 15. Dentist’s group 21. Atomic #48 23. Providence school (abbr.) 24. Allot a site to 25. Pole (Scottish) 26. Hop kilns 27. Mister 28. London palace 29. Finger millet 30. Bestow an honor on 31. Nine-banded armadillo 32. Northern Bolivian river 40. Atomic #28 43. 1st guru of Sikhism 44. Fullback 45. Violet gemstone 46. 26th state 48. A mass of stone 49. Like fireplace residue 50. N’Djamena is the capital 51. ___ City, Oklahoma 74641 53. Leave out 54. Singer & Congressman Sonny 57. Cologne 58. Basics 59. Dash 61. Lifting device on a sailing ship

November 22– December 21

You may feel happy when a friend or family member comes over to visit today, Sagittarius. You have been waiting for some company for quite a while. Enjoy the visit. Capricorn, your mind will be all over the place this week unless you find someone to help you get focused. Think of it as having a babysitter who can call you out if you start to stray.

Advanced Foot Care Nurse Rebecca Kessler

CLUES ACROSS

Taurus, focus on the big picture or nothing will get accomplished. It’s too easy to get lost in all of the little details. Follow through on the task at hand.

October 23– November 21

Scorpio, you may be feeling sensual & romantic for the next few days. It could be because of all of the positive attention you have been receiving lately.

Gemini, someone will catch your ear & it will only serve to confuse you. You won’t know what to make of it but don’t get worried. It will all begin to make sense December 22– once a few pieces fall January 19 into place.

Nakusp Foot Care is proud to announce the start-up of services in Nakusp. RouƟne foot care includes an assessment, toenail trimming and Įling, treatment of corns and calluses, a moisturizing foot rub and educaƟon for prevenƟon of foot problems. Any special concerns that you may have are addressed.

Expect to expend a little energy this week to get the job done right, Aries. Leaving it up to others is not the best way to go in this instance. Step up.

August 23– September 22

Change will be all around you, Virgo. While you’re not overly excited about it, you realize change is essential to growing in your life & career. New work arrangements need to be made.

February 19– March 20

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

Don’t expect this week to go smoothly, Libra. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it will go badly. It’s just full of distractions & September 23– interruptions. October 22

BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY AGGREGATES

AUTOMOTIVE

T. M. Miller Developments Ltd. Sand & gravel, driveway gravel, drain rock, well rock, pea gravel and more. Burton. Delivery Available. Call Tim: 250-265-3758

AUTOMOTIVE

24 4 hr. towing & roadside assistance

O ’BRIEN’S TOWING & REPAIR

Phone: 250 250-265-4577 265 4577

1007 Hwy y 23 23, Nakuspp

Come and see ee our qualifi qualified ed technicians beforee you head out on the open op road! www.obrienstowing.com

AUTOMOTIVE

Wayne Abbott

Service, Repair & Towing 1350 13th Ave Box 1137,Nakusp, B.C., V0G 1R0 Tel: 250-265-4406 Fax: 250-265-4436

CUSTOM BODY WORK & PAINTING

BRITISH COLUMBIA 1-800-222-4357

AUTO SALES JACOBSON .COM See our Entire Pre-Owned Inventory online 1321 VICTORIA ROAD REVELSTOKE 250-837-5284

Cory

ICBC/Private Insurance Windshield Replacements

250 265-4012

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Simon Bamber AScT ROWP

Civil Technology Consultant & Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Septic Systems Water Systems Subdivisions Land Development (1) 250-265-1767 Project Management Site Inspection si@bambertech.com Drafting www.bambertech.com

Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, June 13, 2012 ■ 9

www.arrowlakesnews.com

Transit meeting looks to cure system deficiencies Black Press

Public transportation history will be made in the West Kootenay area with the first meeting of a regional committee intended to bring integration to nine separate operating systems, including the one serving Greater Trail. Over the course of the next few

months, the committee will develop a single schedule system and regional fare structure, creating a unified regional system whereby a person who boards a bus in Trail could travel through Castlegar to Nelson having only paid once. ”The review is to try and cut back on inefficiencies,” said RDCK representative Karen Hamling.

“There are several routes where pickup could be arranged so that the buses are not doubling back.” The confusion and duplication inherent in the current system for bus riders traveling between communities will be dissolved in the fall when the changes take place, said Meribeth Burton, B.C. Transit corporate spokesperson.

The regional committee will help unite service between Nelson, Trail, Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp and the Slocan Valley, creating the venue for transit service providers to share common problems and come up with solutions, make sure systems are all interconnected, easy to navigate and combine resources. Burton said B.C. Transit went

to local governments last year and made the pitch for regional transit. All municipal councils and regional district directors signed on, said Burton, and everyone “put their own agendas aside for benefit of the riders of the region.” Seamless regional transit should be in place for peak usage season beginning in September.

Business & Service Directory BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY ACCOUNTING NEED TO LET PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS?

AUTOMOTIVE Wayne Abbott

call The Arrow Lakes News to book your spot on this page

250-265-3823

AUTOMOTIVE 24 4 hr. towing & roadside assistance NEED TO LET PEOPLE KNOW TOWING & REPAIR O ’BRIEN’S ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS? Phone: 250 250-265-4577 265 4577 1007 Hwy y 23 23, Nakuspp call The Arrow Lakes News to book your spot on this page

250-265-3823

Come and see ee our qualifi qualified ed technicians beforee you head out on the open op road! www.obrienstowing.com

COMPUTERS

Service, Repair & Towing 1350 13th Ave Box 1137,Nakusp, B.C., V0G 1R0 Tel: 250-265-4406 Fax: 250-265-4436

ACCOUNTING CONSTRUCTION

So You Wanna Web?

From starter websites to custom designs, we have solutions that work within every budget. Services also include domain name registrations, website hosting, existing site makeovers and on-going site maintenance. For more information call:

Marilyn Rivers 250-265-4160

computers

KOOTENAYIT networks

training

website hosting and design

KNC

Ken Nishida Construction

Building Contractor • Licensed Builder Residential • Commercial • Industrial

w w w. k o o t e n a y i t . c o m

250-265-3361 • knishida@okanagan.net

CONSTRUCTION

ACCOUNTING CONSTRUCTION

DOUG GUSTAFSON

GUSTAFSON

CONSTRUCTION LTD. SERVING NAKUSP & AREA

Tel: 250-265-3851 Fax: 250-265-3852

DECKS RESIDENTIAL RENOVATIONS FOUNDATIONS ALUM. RAIL SIDING-SOFFITTS

CONTRACTING

CONSTRUCTION Log and Timber Frame Quality Since 1974 Homes Jim Pownall

Box 368 New Denver, BC Phone: 250-358-2566 Fax: 250-358-2817 Email: jpownall@telus.net Web site: jimpownallco.com

CONSTRUCTION Isaque & Carla Vieira

Lonestar

Construction Ltd.

BEN BRUNEAU

• • • • • • •

Licensed Builder New Homes Renovations Commercial Stucco Drywall Concrete

Tel: 250-265-4649 • Fax: 250-265-4555

Concrete Lock Blocks Drain Rush Road Crush Sand & Gravel Crusher/ Excavator Septic Tanks Dump Trucks Fax:

265-4615 265-4615

ELECTRICAL SERVICES Electrical Solutions Inc.

PROPANE

FULLY BONDED AND INSURED

WARREN FLESAKER Cell: 250-306-1811 RESIDENTIAL Fax: 1-250-838-0076 COMMERCIAL Toll Free: 1-855-838-0072 INDUSTRIAL warren@esielectricalsolutions.ca

RECREATION

BRITISH COLUMBIA 1-800-222-4357

PROPANESERVICES s 2ELIABLE s ,OCAL s #OMPETITIVE

1-800-471-5630

RECREATION

REPAIRS CHAINSAWS *Stihl *Husqvarna

ANCIENT HEALING WATERS Mineral Pools, Spa, Kingﬁsher Restaurant, accommodations and more 1.888.689.4699 Hwy 23, 33 km north of Nakusp HALCYON-HOTSPRINGS.COM

98- 1st St. NAKUSP, B.C. V0G 1R0 Open 6 Days a Week Ph:250-265-4911 Fx: 250-265-4972 SALES & SERVICE

MOWERS *Snapper *Lawnboy Toro *Husqvarna TRIMMERS *Stihl *Husqvarna *Toro

10 ■ Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, June 13, 2012

www.arrowlakesnews.com

Your community. Your classiﬁeds.

250.265.3823 fax 250.265.3841 email advertising@arrowlakesnews.com INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS TRAVEL CHILDREN EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS SERVICES PETS & LIVESTOCK MERCHANDISE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE RENTALS AUTOMOTIVE MARINE

AGREEMENT

It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. bcclassified.com cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition. bcclassified.com reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisment and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassified.com Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisment and box rental.

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassified.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

ON THE WEB:

Travel

Employment

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Timeshare

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Education/Trade Schools

Medical/Dental

Legal Services

MARIPOSA GARDENS (in Osoyoos BC) seeking RCAs. ($17.34/hr) email: becky.marlatt @balticproperties.ca

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

Heavy Duty Machinery

CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. NO Risk Program, STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248.

Employment Business Opportunities

Place of Worship St. Mark’s Anglican Church June 17th - 11 AM Eucharist Rev. John Ruder

Personals CURIOUS ABOUT Men? Talk Discreetly with men like you! Try FREE! Call 1-888-5591255. MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now 1-888-744-3699.

Owner Operators Required Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Operators to be based at Castlegar or Cranbrook for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package. To join our team of Professional drivers, call Bev, 604968-5488 or email a resume, current driver’s abstract and details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or fax 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

BUSINESS FOR SALE Be your own boss publishing your own local entertainment / humour magazine. Javajoke publications is offering an exclusive protected license in your area. We will teach you our lucrative proven system, step by step by step to create the wealth that you want. Perfect for anyone FT / PT, from semi-retired to large scale enterprise. Call today to get your no obligation info packet. Toll FREE 1-855-406-1253

FREE VENDING Machines. Appointing prime references now. Earn up to $100,000 + per year. Exclusive protected territories. For full details call now. 1-866-668-6629 Website www.tcvend.com

Career Opportunities AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.

Technical Advisor, Wood Products - India Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd. is seeking a Technical Advisor, Wood Products for a one to two year contract based in Mumbai, India. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of BC softwood species and appropriate application of BC wood products. For further information, interested candidates are asked to view the job description and qualiﬁcations at www.bcﬁi.ca under Contract and Employment Opportunities.

Obituaries Announcements

DRIVERS WANTED: Terriﬁc career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & beneﬁts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE

Small Ads work! Education/Trade Schools 21 WEEK HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Prepare for a Career in Heavy Equipment Operation. Introducing our new Apprenticeship Program which includes: • • •

ITA Foundation ITA HEO Theory Multi Equipment Training (Apprenticeship hours logged) Certiﬁcates included are: • Ground Disturbance Level 2 • WHMIS • Trafﬁc Control • First Aid Reserve your seat for August 13, 2012. Taylor Pro Training Ltd at 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION Rated #2 for at-home jobs. Start training today. High graduate employment rates. Low monthly payments. Be a success! Enroll now. 1-800466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

Help Wanted IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE If you are experiencing delays in the processing of your EI, CPP, OAS, Veterans Affairs, or CIC claims, please call the “Ofﬁce For Client Satisfaction”

1–866-506-6806 An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at: LacLaBicheRegion.com Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net. P & D LOGGING Operations in Grand Forks BC is looking an experienced Feller Buncherman, as well as Experienced Lim-mit Processor Operator plus Logging Truck Mechanic/Welder all positions are F/T with Benefits. call Gerry 250-469-1695 or Dan 250-469-1694 after 6 pm. Or email Resume to: management@pdlogging.ca.

Celebrations

Trades, Technical REQ’D Jouneyman Automotive Technician for Penticton Kia. Import experience required. Gov’t Inspection an asset. Fastest growing Dealership in South Okanagan. Competitive wage and beneﬁt package. E-mail Resume to Service Mgr. Dave Hehr dhehr@pentictonkia.com

Services

Health Products OPEN HOUSE- Herbal Magic Join for only $9.95 per week. Come in today, or call Herbal Magic at 1-800-854-5176.

Financial Services DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping CANADIANS repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest regardless of your credit!

Qualify Now To Be Debt Free 1-877-220-3328 Licensed, Government Approved, BBB Accredited.

DROWNING IN Debt? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll-Free 1-877-5563500 www.mydebtsolution.com GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances For Sale 2 Gaming chairs $75. each or both for $125. never been used.

Portable dishwasher $300. Air conditioner $150. Washer & Dryer $400. Call 250 814-7217

Auctions UNRESERVED AUCTIONSJune 16 & 17, Redwater, Alberta. Collector vehicles and tractors, 1300 die cast toy tractors, wagons, buggies, show harness; old gas upright gas pumps; original case eagle; antiques. Thursday, June 21 - Harry Shapka, Vilna, Alberta. Phone 780-636-2165. JD 8650, 4440, 4240; Concord air drill; 1977 & 87 Kenworths; Cat 966C loader; Komatsu D85; lowboy; 8820 & 860 combines; haying equipment. Saturday, June 23 - John Baranec, Innisfree, Alberta. Phone 780-592-2308. Steiger ST250, 9030 Bi-Directional; 4640 & 4320; MF 8450; Claas 98; 1980 Ford tandem; Kello 24’ disc; JD 820 & 830; plus full line-up. View full lists online: prodaniukauctions.com.

Celebrations

A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale DON’T FORGET YOUR FIRE STARTERS @ THE ARROW LAKES NEWS! $1 PER BUNDLE! HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? STEEL BUILDING - Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700. 40x50 $14,480. 47x 76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. Wanted COIN Collector looking to buy Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins. Bulk Silver coins, bills etc. Call Chad 250-863-3082 (Local)

Real Estate Business for Sale LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC “the best place on earth!” Owner retiring, well-established business only $129,000 email: jg_cormorant@shaw.ca

Celebrations

CONGRATULATIONS!

Celebrations

CONGRATULATIONS! After receiving her ECE certiﬁcate and B.A. from Mount Royal University,

Obituaries

Edward Jacob Kessler Birth: August 7th 1941 Died: November 29th 2011

Ed leaves to mourn his three brothers, Leonard (Alice) of Lumby, Herman (Louise) of Sask., Murry (Lynn) of Peachland and one sister Joyce (Steve) of Lumby, B.C. Also he leaves numerous other family members and many friends. Ed’s wishes were to be cremated and his ashes placed with our mother. Graveside interment will be held on June 12th (Tuesday) 2012 at 11am at the Glenbank Cemetery in Nakusp B.C.

Camryn Stuart

Alison K. Martin has received her B.Ed. from the University of British Columbia and will begin working this fall at Crofton House School in Vancouver.

on performing at the Sagebrush Theatre in Kamloops and winning the coveted award of “The Most Improved Stage Presence” out of 500 students! She has also been invited to dance in California with her troupe at Disneyland in their anniversary parade this July. Camryn is 10 years old and considers Nakusp her second home! From her Nana, Sharon Montgomery

Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, June 13, 2012 ■ 11

HISTORY

www.arrowlakesnews.com

Rentals

Transportation

Modular Homes

Auto Financing

This Week in History

JUNE SPECIAL Brand New 16’ Wide Modular Homes. From $69,000.00 mark@eaglehomes.ca

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

Homes for Rent 1 Bedroom Cabin for Rent. Area for Garden. Located in Quiet Area. $450/month 250-265-9909 3 Bedroom, downtown Nakusp, newly reno, W/D on site, Avail July 1st. $700/mo includes water & sewer. References please 780-967-4479 or email: tmcallister@cruzinternet.com

Small 2 bdrm trailer, close to downtown Nakusp. F, S, W, D & Air Cond. Nice size yard with deck. N.S. or PETS! Ref’s and S.D. req’d $600/mth. Available Immediately. Leave msg at 250-265-3766 SUITE For Rent. One Mile from Nakusp. Acreage/Appliances 3 bdrm. $750. 250-575-8867

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

1.800.910.6402

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

Motorcycles FOR SALE: 2000 Honda Shadow Aero Street Bike. Red & Black, 1100cc, Saddlebags, Classic Look, Excellent Shape. Asking $6,000. Call 250-265-3851

Transportation

Recreational/Sale

Antiques / Classics

For Sale 1984 Vanguard 18ft. 5th Wheel 3 way Fridge, Furnace, Propane Stove With Oven. $4,500.00 OBO - Phone: 250-265-4145 GOOD BUY 1998 Komfort 28’ Hitch Pull Trailer, No Damage 12’ Slide Asking $10,500 250-269-7433 Leave Message or 778-206-0237 Neil

Recreational/Rent WANTED TO RENT: 20ft Travel Trailer to Sleep 6. Need it for Weekend of July 20th 22nd, Pick-up on July 20th Return July 22nd. Please Call Brian 250-550-9593.

Utility Trailers FACTORY OUTLET Cargo Trailers Car Haulers Horse Trailers Utility/ATV Corral Panels Pleasant Valley Trailer Sales Ltd. 7885 Hwy. 97, Vernon 250-545-2000 • 877-476-6558

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

www.pleasantvalleytrailersales.com

Boats

Combining a picnic excursion with a building project seems like an ideal situation for a Sunday outing by this family at Burton. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARROW LAKES HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND CRESCENT BAY CONSTRUCTION

June 16, 1932 - With the trail riders East is East and West is West but men ride wherever the sun shines and Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, with a membership which girdles the globe, are creating widespread interest with their plans for their 1932 expedition from Banff to Mount Assiniboine, through some of the most beautiful country in the great mountains from which they take their name. The famous peak, with its many adjoining lakes and valleys, was the focal point of the 1927 trail ride and this year’s trip, starting on July 29, will follow generally the same lines, with nights spent in camp, according to the best traditions of the Order. Ample time will be given for exploring the territory traversed, the ride occupying five days and traversing Brewster

• • •

Auto Financing s 9/5 2% !002/6%$ s 9/5 2% !002/6%$ s 9/5 2% !002/6%$ s

s '//$ #2%$)4 s "!$ #2%$)4 s ./ #2%$)4 s ()'( $%"4 2!4% s 34 4)-% "59%2 s "!.+2504#9 s $)6/2#%

YOU’RE APPROVED Call Dennis, Shawn or Paul

for Pre-Approval www.amford.com or www.autocanada.com

s 9/5 2% !002/6%$ s 9/5 2% !002/6%$ s 9/5 2% !002/6%$ s

9/5 2% !002/6%$ s 9/5 2% !002/6%$

• • • • • •

1976 30ft cabin cruiser with a 185 merc Full galley (fridge, stove, sink, furnace, toilet) Fold down table for a queen sized bed Fold up bunk beds VHF radio Hull is sound, galley is dated. Low draft 200 hrs on new engine A great boat that needs some TLC. $12,000.00 invested, will take offers starting at $9000 Call 250-362-7681 or email frdfntn@yahoo.ca for more information

Prevent E. coli Infection (“Hamburger Disease”) Cook all ground beef until there is No Pink AND the juices run clear!

June 11, 1952 Edgewood man has new cheese In the May issue of Canadian Dairy and Ice Cream Journal there is an article by J.A. McManus, Senior Dairy Produce Grader, entitled “Market Trends in Cheese industry.” Under the heading “Canadian Development” the following paragraph appears: “About two and a half years ago a young man arrived in Vancouver from Denmark. He had made Danish blue cheese in his

June 17, 1992 Good old number 44 Everyone wondered where he got to after the Kuskanax Creek Duck Race. He has been found! He has returned! Herb Woods, retired Celgar pulp mill management person, found Number 44 near Syrunga Creek Provincial Park. He took the duck into Castlegar to return to the Kiwanis Club of Castlegar thinking it was one of their ducks which they let go down Pass Creek each year. Burt Campbell, publisher in Castlegar sent the duck to Nakusp as he recalled that we also run a duck race down the Kuskanax. It is one of the Kuskanax Creek duck race ducks, and he made it all the way to Castlegar. The Hugh Keenleyside dam would have prevented it from reaching Astoria Oregon ot the Pacific Ocean. Number 44 will join the other ducks (when they are found) in the next great Kuskanax Creek Duck Race.

Arrow Lakes News Community Calendar

BOATING SEASON IS HERE FINALLY! WANNA HAVE SOME FUN WITH YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS THIS SUMMER!!

Your Cabin on the Lake The Kootenay Queen

and Allenby Creeks; Assiniboine Pass and the shores of Lake Magog to the great mountain, which is the objective of riders. Return will be made through the Valley of the Rocks, Golden Valley, Citadel Pass and so through Sunshine Camp to Banff once more.

native country and also had experience in Sweden. During 1950 he began making a cheese which he called Canadian Blue, on Lulu Island adjacent to Vancouver. It was considered by retailers who handled it and others to be the finest cheese of that type that they had ever tasted. However, he was compelled to discontinue operating in that locality due to the high cost of milk. This man is now operating a small factory in one of the interior valleys where production costs are considerably lower and it is hoped that he may be successful there.” The young man referred to is Kaj E. Andersen of Edgewood, B.C. Mr. Andersen is in charge of Arlada Dairy, Edgewood where his equipment is for the production of Cheddar Cheese. Mr. Andersen states that he has not given up his plan to put Canadian Blue on the market and he expects to do so later in the year.

List your community events here for FREE! Call 250-265-3823 or email newsroom@arrowlakesnews.com

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13

EVENING BAT PRESENTATION IN FAUQUIER The Land

ANNUAL STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SALE Delicious and

Conservancy of BC 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.

nutritious, and going fast. On sale starting at noon at the United Church in Nakusp. BC HYDRO OPERATION UPDATE PUBLIC MEETING At this meeting, BC Hydro representatives will provide information regarding BC Hydro’s Columbia Operations including Arrow Lakes Reservoir, Columbia River Water Use Plan programs and projects, and other local BC Hydro activities; 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. NAKUSP 120TH BIRTHDAY PLANNING Be part of the party! Starts 7 p.m. at the Emergency Services Building.

SATURDAY, JUNE 16

FRIDAY, JUNE 22 - SUNDAY, JUNE 24 BURTON BEACH DAZE Just like the slogan says: You can’t beat fun for a good time. Events start on Friday with a horseshoe tourney and it goes on all weekend with bingo and beer, a parade and more.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23 NAKUSP FARMERS’ MARKET You’ll ﬁnd local produce and crafts

250-265-4332.

between What’s Brewing and the Credit Union every Saturday in the summer. NAKUSP LEGION OPEN HOUSE See what the Legion is all about at this free afternoon BBQ. CRIB TOURNAMENT Skunk or be skunked at the Cut-Rite/BACA crib tournament. Each player will get ﬁve games and the winner will be the one with the most points. One point for a win, two points for a skunk and four points for a double-skunk. CANOE AND KAYAK SAFETY Learn the difference between the stern and the bow and more from qualiﬁed instructors in this course provided by the Nakusp Paddling Club. Starts 9 a.m.

THURSDAY, JUNE 21

SUNDAY, JUNE 24

NAKUSP FARMERS’ MARKET You’ll ﬁnd local produce and crafts between What’s Brewing and the Credit Union every Saturday.

SATURDAY, JUNE 16 & SUNDAY, JUNE 17 FAMILY FISHING WEEKEND Try your hand at angling for free this weekend! Contact Cheryl Black for more information or to register for the derby.

SUNDAY, JUNE 17 ATV POKER RUN That’s right. Like the poster says: Phone George

NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY The fourth annual event will be celebrated at Nakusp Elementary School from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the Food Bank hosting the lunch concession.

FRIDAY, JUNE 22

VOYAGEUR CANOE PADDLING Learn how to paddle well with others! Contact the Nakusp Paddling Club for more details. BURTON FARMERS’ MARKE Sundays from June 24 to Sept. 2, at the Burton Community Hall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

12 ■ Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, June 13, 2012

www.arrowlakesnews.com

AT IGLOO BUILDING SUPPLIES IN NAKUSP JUNE 6 - 21

40% OFF SELECTED STOCK WHILE QUANTITIES LAST

CHECK OUT OUR FLOORING SPECIALS

GREENHOUSE STOCK

40% 0FF WHILE QUANTITIES LAST

CLEARANCE SALE CASH & CARRY ONLY BUILDING SUPPLIES GROUP Ltd.

Weekdays 7:00am to 5:30pm Saturdays 9:00am to 5:00pm 88 3rd Avenue NW, Nakusp ∙ 250-265-3681

Congratulations 2012 Graduates!

B2 ■ Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Congratulations Class of 2012 All the best in your future endeavors

GRAD 2012

www.arrowlakesnews.com

Nakusp Valedictorian Address By Nicole Hawe and Mitchell Zorn

250-265-4911

Congratulations to the

Class of

2012 from

The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #20

CONGRATULATIONS

GRAD CLASS 2012 YOU’RE ON TOP OF THE WORLD! GO GET ’EM !

CONGRATULATIONS to all the Graduates of 2012 Like a blank page, the future awaits, Go forth and fill it with your dreams.

NAKUSP AUTOPRO 301 Broadway St, Nakusp. 250-265-3131 or 250-265-3355

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2012 STAND TALL Your Community is Proud of You

BUILDING SUPPLIES GROUP Ltd.

Weekdays 7am - 5:30pm Saturdays 9am - 5:00pm 88 3rd Avenue NW, Nakusp 250-265-3681

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRAD CLASS OF 2012 YOU MADE IT!

BOX LAKE LUMBER PRODUCTS

250-265-4767 boxlake@xplornet.com www.boxlakelumber.com

Valedictorians Nicole Hawe and Mitchell Zorn drew giggles from their fellow classmates with their speech at the 2012 graduation ceremony. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS

Good afternoon honourable board members, special guests, caring teachers, loving parents, family and friends. Thank you for joining us today to celebrate our 2012 graduation. We were a little apprehensive taking on this task because last year’s toga party with champagne was a hard act to follow, but we gave it our best shot. As the pages have turned in this uncertain novel of our young lives, we are always inspired by this prologue that is and was our educational career. From the start we were an eager group of individuals with a willingness to learn, most of the time, and the characters we played, played a lead role on the stage of primary education. Between being Yu-Gi-Oh masters, young Bobby Orr wannabes, artists, or just straight up pretending we were Pokémon, we spent the majority of our time occupying the terrestrial realms of our classes. These classes were led by a vast number of different yet incredibly talented teachers with a readiness to make us smart, and for the most part they did, for the most part... And the pages continued to turn, and the bond between this group of students (Class of 2012) grew stronger. We stepped onto the new turf known as Nakusp Elementary School, ready to

make our mark. At this time in our lives, major conflicts consisted of who could run the fastest, and almost every pain could be fixed with a Band-Aid. The memories created in these years will be carried with us forever. From the most competitive four square games ever played, to the epic Silver Lake trip. It was during these years that everyone began to find themselves; some decided that recess and lunch were their favourite time of the day, whilst others discovered their thirst for knowledge. Some briefly found their delinquent side in grade 7, when they catapulted approximately 20 pencils into the ceiling of Ms. Jenkins class room, but for the most part we contained ourselves. Silver Lake will never be forgotten. We survived savage rats, powdered potatoes, someone in a bear suit, and even witnessed Carla and Connie bust a few moves! Despite the long bumpy bus ride, awful food, and sketchy cabins, it brought us even closer together, and prepared us for the big jump across the street, into our high school careers. Now this high school chapter of the story is starting to fall to a close, and after the dust settles and the Monday mornings, the Mr. Cross stories, and lunchtime runs to Cutrite come to an end, or after being pulled back into shop classes by Mr. B, or

Caps Off!

every P.E. class that may have gotten just a little too out of control starts to dwindle, we know that we must move on to the next chapter of our lives. But, we also know the memories we’ve endured will occupy our minds forever. Like every successful story, we had incredible editors: our teachers and parents, who spent countless hours moulding us into who we are today. Teachers, some days I’m not sure how you manage to get up and come to work. You have to deal with the blank looks, obnoxious interruptions, and absolutely obscure questions like when a certain student asked if we left enough bottles of pop outside and it evaporated, would it rain pop? Parents, your unconditional love, and constant support have not gone unnoticed, and won’t ever be forgotten. Your perseverance through the kinndy tantrums, the loud all-nighters, the hormonal outbursts, and the pre-exam freak-outs has been much appreciated. We love you. As this array of talented protagonists prepares to experience the much anticipated chapter titled “The Real World,” we are aware of the many challenges and obstacles that we will have to overcome. When a vine meets a wall does it stop growing? No, it does the unthinkable, it defies gravity, and it climbs the wall. Fellow Grads, each one of us will come face to face with a wall in our lives, and we are asking each of us to climb this wall, because it will only make us stronger. Audience, sitting before you is a group with integrity, individuality, grit and determination. I know that success is inevitable. We stand here today with one simple message, a thank you, for everything you, our parents and teachers have done, and to our fellow grads; we could not have asked for a better group of people to share our last 13 years with. So, in the wise words of Joe Dirt, “Life’s a garden, dig it.” Today marks the definitive end of a chapter, and thus the beginning of another. We must remember that this next chapter has not yet been written, and we are the ones who will decide whether or not the story of our lives will be the next best seller. Thank you.

CONGRATULATIONS to the CLASS of 2012 The staff at the Arrow Lakes News, Mavis, Claire, Teresa, Sharon and Rob wish you all the best in the future! Since 1923

Arrow Lakes News 250-265-3823 • www.arrowlakesnews.com

www.arrowlakesnews.com

Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, June 13, 2012 ■ B3

GRAD 2012

NSS Principal’s Message By Susan Paterson Graduates; Last week the school was serenaded in the halls at lunch by a group of boisterous grade 12 singers, giving a slightly off-key rendition of Johnny Cash’s Ring of Fire. You were joyful and carefree – and slightly annoying – seemingly without a care in the world. Then earlier this week there was a group of similar students standing in a circle talking about the fact that in less than a week they would be done with high school classes and almost graduated. There was some excitement and joy, but mostly I heard shock, amazement, and some outright fear. And that is exactly where you are supposed to be in your journey. The mysterious future is a little scary for everyone but those unknown factors are what allow for unlimited possibilities. Can you imagine the boredom of knowing your entire future with no allowances for changing your mind, trying something different, hoping for the best, or daring to dream? Right now you are poised on the brink of great discovery, making new connections, travelling to new cities, living by yourself for the first time, and becoming citizens of the world. Everything that is exciting, frightening and completely wonderful! It has been a distinct pleasure working with you over the past five years as you are a group that is fun and hard-working, humorous and, yes, sometimes annoying – but in just the right proportions. I know that having that balance in your lives will enable you to have major success through hard work and dedication, and then carve out time to celebrate those achievements. On behalf of Nakusp Secondary teachers and staff I wish you well. We will all miss you but we know it is time for you to move on. With your amazing potential you have unlimited opportunities in front of you and unlimited career choices – although a few of you may want to rethink the singing career. Congratulations. NSS Principal Susan Paterson’s message to the grads captured the humorous and adaptable spirit of the ceremony and the grads themselves . CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS

CONGRATULATIONS! 2012 Graduates of Nakusp Secondary School

LE N A GCA ONTRACTORS LTD. INCORPORATED SINCE 1970

RAY HASCARL Box 70, Nakusp, B.C. V0G 1R0 Tel: 250.265.1729 Tel: 250.265.4100

www.galenacontractors.com

STEEP SLOPE SPECIALISTS ROAD CONSTRUCTION DRILLING & BLASTING LOGGING LAND CLEARING DRIVEWAYS

EXCAVATORS ROCK TRUCKS BULLDOZERS LOG HAULING LOW BEDDING

INCORPORATED SINCE 1970

B4 â&#x2013; Arrow Lakes News â&#x2013; Wednesday, June 13, 2012

www.arrowlakesnews.com

GRAD 2012

Nakusp Secondary Class of 2012 Jacob Balske

Ryan Bateman

Morgann Black

Levi Boswell

Taylor Brownlie

Nonni Charles-Lundaahl

Levi Cordingley

Marina Cunningham

Matteus Dachwitz

Curtis Dalgliesh

Damon Devlin

Blake Farrer

Jesse Gaudet-Lemelin

Shaely Gresiuk

Hannah Guidon

Sarah Hamling

Sean Harper

Dylan Hascarl

Mitchel Hascarl

Tyler Hascarl

Niclole Hawe

Justin Hellyer

Michelle Heyland

Katie Hoffman

Sarah Holden

Megan Hughes

Brody Jordan

Garrit Krbyla

Dustin Larrimore

Melody Nevoral

Liva Niquidet

Kellan Nishida

Avery Palmer

Montana Robins

Joshua Sorenson

Carter Stenseth

Jade Streliev

Jordan Trenholm

Miriah Warren

Adam Watson

Shea Weighill

Rachel Wiebe

Mitchell Zorn

Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, June 13, 2012 ■ B5

GRAD 2012

www.arrowlakesnews.com

The Village of Nakusp celebrates graduates’ achievements By Tom Zeleznik I am pleased to bring greetings, to the Grad class of 2012, on behalf of Mayor Hamling and Village Council. Mayor Hamling asked me to convey the following: “I am sorry that I cannot be with you today to celebrate your achievement. I am in Kamloops attending my grandson Brandon Hamling’s graduation. You are a wonderful group of grads.” Good afternoon, Nakusp High School Graduates of the Class of 2012, families and friends. I know that all of you – parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, guardians and friends, are reflecting upon the fact that just yesterday, your young man or woman was beginning his or her high school career. It seems like just last week they were attending their very first day of school, and just reflecting back in time, it seems

like the blink of an eye, they were coming home from the hospital as a newborn baby. It has been both a challenge and a joy to raise your child, and today is a very special day that marks their entry into the adult world. A high school diploma will give each of these excited, exuberant young people an opportunity to be the best person they can be. To the graduating class of 2012: your families are extremely proud of you. You can’t imagine the sense of excitement they are experiencing on this day of graduation. I believe this would be a most opportune time for you to ask for money. I read a quote the other day that I wish to share with you:

“If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you’ll most certainly be right.” So every morning when you wake, look in the mirror and ask yourself: “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?” Make each day count in your life. I have the following proposal for this graduating class of 2012. Go have your life experiences, continue your education or career training, and when you are ready, come back to Nakusp and help build a great dynamic place to live. We will welcome you home with open arms. Congratulations to the graduating class of 2012, all the best in the careers and paths you may wish to pursue.

Tom Zeleznik was right; it was a good day to ask for money. In fact, many grads didn’t even have to ask because representatives from community organizations were literally lining up to hand it over to them. The cheques will make a diﬀerence for students making their way to a new kind of schooling, as will all the goodwill from their home town. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS

Graduation 2012 Address from School District 10 By Pattie Adam Good afternoon Graduates I have been given the honour of bringing greetings from School District 10 Arrow Lakes. Out of all the things I recall from my days in high school was the scientific law that for every action there is an equal and opposite re-action. This law provides a balance

among all that is known to us, the yin and the yang and all things black and white. There are the naysayers, who will argue that there are areas of grey which may skew and complicate things, but in reality, what is grey, if not just another shade of black or white?

Whether we like it or not we will be faced and challenged through life by this balancing act, trying to maintain harmony with just the right amount of black and the right amount of white. As a result, it brings us to why we are here today, recognizing your efforts that

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2012 GRADUATES We offer compliments on this shining achievement and wish you all the best in the future. MAY ALL YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE! Mayor, Council and Staff

have resulted in your graduation. You have succeeded in maintaining this balance and harmony, and in continuing so, you will have many successes in the future that lies before you. Congratulations to you, the Graduating Class of 2012 and the best of luck in all your endeavors.

B6 ■ Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, June 13, 2012

GRAD 2012

www.arrowlakesnews.com

Major School Awards Here’s Here’s to a Great Future! BEST WISHES TO THE class of 2012

Shaggyz Hair Care 250-265-3424

NORTH NAKUSP

AUTOMOTIVE Service & Repair & Towing

BRITISH COLUMBIA 1-800-222-4357

2012

CONGRATULATIONS GRADS OF 2012

University of Toronto National Book Award - Rachel Wiebe Above and Beyond Award - Nicole Hawe Glen Joseph Farrer Award - Brody Jordan Marion Cusick Award - Nonni Charles-Lundaahl Citizen of the Year (Senior) - Nicole Hawe Free Spirit Award - Carter Stenseth and Mitchell Zorn Allen Taylor Memorial Award - Joshua Sorenson

Wayne Abbott 1350 13th Ave, Nakusp

250-265-4406

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THIS YEAR’S GRADUATES

SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO JORDAN! From Isaque, Carla & Eric

Fax:

265-4615 265-4615

CLASS OF 2012

To my former kindergarten students and new friends

HAPPY GRADUATION! Keep a song in your heart! --with love from Gwen Hall

HONOUR YOUR GRADUATE CONGRATULATIONS & Best Wishes in the Future Grad Class of 2012

CRESCENT BAY CONSTRUCTION 250-265-3747

Congratulations to the

Class of 2012

Saddle Mountain Medical Clinic 250-265-3694

Members from all over the community brought congratulations and hugs for grads at the ceremony.

Athletic Awards

CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS

Volleyball Shaely Gresiuk, Avery Palmer, Rachel Wiebe; MVP Trophy - Rachel Wiebe Boys Soccer Ryan Bateman, Damin Devlin, Sean Harper, Kellan Nishida, Adam Watson, Jacob Balske, Jade Streliev; Sportsmanship - Tyler Hascarl, Brody Jordan, Mitchel Hascarl, Carter Stenseth; Jim White Trophy: Boys Soccer MVP - Jade Streliev Basketball Nicole Hawe, Carter Stenseth, Dustin Larrimore, Jordan Trenholm, Avery Palmer, Rachel Wiebe, Sarah Holden; Sportsmanship - Carter Stenseth; Pauline Gensick Trophy: MVP Girls Basketball - Avery Palmer Girls Soccer Nicole Hawe, Sarah Holden, Avery Palmer, Shea Weighill, Rachel Wiebe; Sportsmanship Nicole Hawe; Teanne Jones Trophy: Girls Soccer MVP - Avery Palmer Golf Ryan Bateman; MVP Trophy - Ryan Bateman Boys Athlete of the Year Trophy - Ryan Bateman Girls Athlete of the Year Trophy - Avery Palmer

Congratulations Graduates

Katrine Conroy, MLA Kootenay West 1-888-755-0556 • Katrine.conroy.mla@leg.bc.ca www.katrineconroy.ca

I would like to congratulate the 2012 graduates from Nakusp Secondary School. I hope that you have a safe and fun graduation celebration. Good luck to all of you and may your future endeavors be successful!

GRAD 2012

www.arrowlakesnews.com

Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, June 13, 2012 ■ B7

Scholarships & Bursaries Arrow Lakes Arts Council - Melody Nevoral Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 20 - Hannah Guidon, Sarah Hamling, Morgann Black, Mateus Dachwitz Poppy Fund - Montana Robins, Liva Niquidet Legion Ladies Auxiliary - Sarah Hamling Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 203 (Edgewood) - Katie Hoftman School District No. 10 Scholarship - Rachel Weibe Selkirk College Board of Governors - Shaely Gresiuk, Katie Hoftman BC Lions Advanced Education Fund - Katie Hoftman Robert Boyer Forestry Entrance Sec. - Sean Harper Idea Mashup Competition Awards - Sarah Holden Kootenay Savings Credit Union - Jade Streliev Arrow Lakes Hospital Foundation Scholarship - Nicole Hawe, Katie Hoftman, Liva Niquidet Hospital Employees Union Bursary Hannah Guidon Hospital Auxiliary Bursary - Katie Hoftman, Nicole Hawe Nakusp & District Chamber of Commerce Bursary: Business - Hannah Guidon; Tourism - Morgann Black Joe Lee Bursary (CUPE Local 2450) Rachel Weibe Canadian Mountain Holidays Taylor Brownlie Columbia Basin Trust - Avery Palmer, Mateus Dachwitz Arrow Lakes Teachers’ Association - Nicole Hawe, Michelle Heyland Rotary Club of Nakusp - Rachel Weibe Overwaitea - Morgann Black Robyn Pazurik Memorial - Levi Cordingley Katrine Conroy MLA Bursary - Marina Cun-

ningham Renewable Resources Award - Sean Harper Soup du Jar Award - Marina Cunningham Columbia Power Scholarship - Dustin Larrimore Yellowhead Road and Bridge - Jade Streliev Ron Aldridge Citizenship - Avery Palmer Reunion ‘80 - Nicole Hawe Class of ‘94 - Mateus Dachwitz Class of ’95 (Sports Bursary) - Jade Streliev Class of ‘97 - Adam Watson Class of 2000 - Nicole Hawe Class of 2001 - Avery Palmer Class of 2003 - Avery Palmer Class of 2006 - Hannah Guidon Skills and Trades Bursary - Ryan Bateman, Levi Cordingley, Dylan Hascarl, Tyler Hascarl, Mitchell Zorn Jason Ambrock Memorial - Shaely Gresiuk Joan Fowler Memorial - Nicole Hawe Sarah Jackins Memorial - Montana Robins Trinity McQuair Memorial - Tyler Hascarl, Avery Palmer Erling Johnson Memorial - Rachel Weibe Vera Johnson Memorial - Sarah Hamling Dave Grimshire Memorial - Hannah Guidon Arrow Lakes Historical Society (Harry Murphy Memorial) - Liva Niquidet Debbie Samuelson Memorial - Michelle Heyland Betty Walton Memorial - Michelle Heyland Donna Wong Memorial - Miriah Warren Sarah Stykel Memorial - Megan Hughes Janice Buerge Memorial - Hannah Guidon, Rachel Weibe Garth Haggart Memorial - Montana Robins Clark Kessler Memorial - Kellan Nishida Needles Reunion - Asam Watson Logging Bursary - Shea Weighilll Nakusp Scholarship Society - Morgann Black, Taylor Brownlie, Sarah Holden

Jay Gardner hands the Class of ‘95 Sports Bursary to Jade Streliev. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS

2012

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THIS YEAR’S GRADUATES

Anderson’s Automotive 98 Nelson Ave. N. • Ph: 250-265-3313

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF

2012

WITH TOP HONOURS ON GRADUATION! You worked hard to make the grade and your time has finally come. Hope every second is a very joyous one!

School District #10 ARROW LAKES

’BRIEN’S TOWING & REPAIR

ConGRADulations

Class of 2012

The Sky is not the Limit Reach for the Stars!!! Dennis & Staff

250-265-4577

Congratulations to the Grads of 2012 Best Wishes for the future! 416 Broadway, Nakusp • 250-265-3644

#95-6th Avenue N.W. Nakusp, B.C. 250-265-4155

B8 ■ Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, June 13, 2012

GRAD 2012

www.arrowlakesnews.com

After making their way through the archway symbolizing their passage on to a new stage of life and past a bank of proud parents photographing the memorable moment, the 2012 grads whooped it up, throwing their mortarboards high in the air. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS

Congratulations High School Grads 2012!

Accepting applications for September 2012 entry. APPLY TODAY! selkirk.ca