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Donor delivers for love

The new ferry that will be replacing both vessels that currently shuttle between Shelter and Galena Bays will be built here in Nakusp. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS Nakuspian Brendalee Morgan was recently honoured for her live donation of part of her liver to partner Mickey Wojnarowski.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MICKEY WOJNAROWSKI

New ferry to be built in Nakusp

By Claire Paradis

By Claire Paradis

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Although they’d already been sharing their hearts with each other for a decade, Brendalee Morgan and Mickey Wojnarowski of Nakusp have also been sharing a liver – the “Morgan organ” – for nearly two years now.

A rare condition know as Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) caused scarring in Mickey’s bile ducts. After a while, the bile began to eat the fat in the liver, which caused cirrhosis.

“I came pretty close to having liver failure,” said Mickey. Being in line for a liver donation didn’t help, unfortunately, with no livers coming available during the five months he waited on the list.

“Lots of people don’t know about transplants, that they have to register to donate,” said Mickey.

With the situation starting to look dire, Mickey and Brendalee began learning more about live donation.

“It’s a last resort,” Mickey told The Arrow Lakes News. “They don’t want to put someone else at risk.”

When they went through testing, they found they were truly a match, right down to the tissues. Although it was clearly a good option, both Brendalee and Mickey went through a long screening process that involved more than just the physical.

“I was told I don’t have to do this,” said Brendalee.

“It’s pretty much the same surgery for both of us,” explained Mickey, “a long recovery, and a lot of pain.”

Both were counselled and helped to make their wills in preparation for the possibility

of dying during or after the serious surgery that would put part of Brendalee’s liver into Mickey’s body. On July 11, 2009, the transplant took place.

“I could feel everything,” said Brendalee about the post-op period where the anaesthetic seemed to wear off too soon.

The pain, as bad as it was, was preferable to the drugs, which induced consuming hallucinations and frightening nightmares.

“The fourth day, I wasn’t sure I was going to make it,” said Brendalee, “but the next day I sat up. From then on, I knew I was going to make it.” Her healing was aided by a longtime friend coming to watch the Symphony of Fire with her, and bringing the music to accompany the fireworks.

If the transplant had a theme song, it was Somewhere Over the Rainbow: “that song kept playing throughout the post-op experience,” said Brendalee. Both Mickey, who had been in a production of The Wizard of Oz, and she were connected to the song which became like a mantra that let her know everything was going to be ok. The fireworks and friend helped lift her spirits and started her healing.

“And then I threw up all over Val,” said Brendalee, laughing at the memory.

Her recovery after that was rapid, and Brendalee was able to help nurse Mickey back to health. The two spent a lot of time in the hospital, with Mickey enduring seven surgeries in five months. Brendalee became familiar with all the tubes, needles and numbers that came with the medical terrain. Medical staff soon saw she had the caretaking abilities required to look after Mickey, so they sent the

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The new ferry that will run between Shelter Bay and Galena Bay is to be built in Nakusp by WaterBridge Steel Inc. The government of British Columbia has awarded a $26.5-million contract to WaterBridge Steel Inc. of Prince George to design and construct a new ferry for the 30-minute crossing between Shelter Bay and Galena Bay. It will be built in Nakusp, and provide employment opportunities for approximately 65 people for up to two years.

“We’d like to hire as many local people as possible, said John Harding, owner of WaterBridge Steel Inc. Hiring local people not only gives work to the community, it also saves on finding accommodations for workers brought in from elsewhere.”

“It’s tough to gauge what’s out there locally until we’re there,” Harding said about finding the skilled labour needed for building the ferry, but if the workers can be found locally, he’ll hire them.

“It is great news that the new ferry will be constructed in the Village of Nakusp. A project of this size will have a positive effect on our local economy,” said Nakusp mayor Karen Hamling, “This will provide our businesses and residents the opportunity to showcase our spectacular scenery and unlimited recreational activities.”

A drive-on, drive-off, open-decked vessel, it will be capable of transporting 80 cars and 250 passengers.

Due to the ferry’s larger vehicle and weight capacity, faster loading and unloading times are projected, which eliminates the need for an auxiliary ferry during the peak travel season, said Kate Trotter from the

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

John Harding has been in the business of designing, building and operating car/ truck/passenger ferries for British Columbia lakes since 1976. He was responsible for the construction and operation of the largest freight-carrying ice-breaker in the world when it went in to service on Williston Lake in 1995. The company also constructed the 2004 Francois Forester, which provides ferry service under contract with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure on Francois Lake.

Harding has been in the ferry business a long time, and is familiar with local transportation and ferry issues. At one point, he had heard talk about building a ferry to haul chip trucks from Shelter bay to Castlegar and get them off the roads, but nothing came of it. He said he’s heard there is some interest in the possibility again.

It sounds as though he would be ok if his stay extended beyond the building of the current ferry.

“I really like Nakusp,” Harding told The Arrow Lakes News. The ferry magnate will be moving to town for the duration of the construction, with the odd trip back to visit his wife and the ferry on Francois Lake.

“Originally we were planning on Castlegar,” he said, “but space is at a premium there.” When he found the spot here in Nakusp, the matter was decided in two minutes, he said.

“It’s a lot of work right now getting the site set up,” said Harding, who will be returning to Nakusp with the Ministry to check the site this week.

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BC Ambulance Service ‘Autolaunch’ service comes to Nakusp

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would likely be beneficial. A helicopterbased critical care team and a local ground ambulance are both dispatched. If the ground ambulance arrives first and feels the helicopter team is not needed, they can cancel the incoming helicopter and handle treatment and transport by road. If the helicopter is needed, the helicopter-based crew can treat and then transport the patient directly to a regional trauma centre hospital.

Prior to June 8, trauma patients in the Nakusp area were treated and transported by ground ambulance to the nearest local hospital where a physician would then request an ambulance transfer to a regional trauma centre if needed.

The Autolaunch program is already in place in several areas of B.C., including Vancouver Island, Vancouver Coastal, Fraser Health, the East Kootenay and in the western portion of Northern B.C.

Nakusp donor delivers for love Con’t from page1 couple home. “I needed to get out of the hospital,� stated Mickey, who had needed five months of physiotherapy in order to simply learn to walk again. “I didn’t eat for six months,� he said. “For a while I couldn’t even drink water.�

What sounds like a hell of incapacitation to most people Mickey saw as a huge opportunity he was able to make the most of. “It was truly a gift,�

he said, not just talking about Brendalee’s generosity, but the experience of recovery. Having to rely on others forced Mickey to let go of a lot of self-consciousness and appreciate every moment he was alive.

Although he had heard that having the will to live made all the difference, Mickey gained a deep understanding of just what that meant during his time in the hospital. “If you don’t have willpower, you won’t make it,� he said.

At one very low point, Mickey stopped speaking for two weeks, and was on the verge of giving up.

It was just at this time that a friend sent pictures from the Farmer’s Market in Nakusp which Brendalee made into a poster with the pictures of all the people who cared about them, their dogs, and beautiful spots from their Kootenay home.

“Miracle after miracle of support came from Nakusp,� said Brendalee, who has felt humbled by the process of learning how to accept so much generosity. It was this support and all the thoughts and good will from the community that helped Mickey come back. “Every day is a gift,� affirmed Mickey. “Just to be here.�

That hard-won steadfast positivity is what all donors and recipients in the live liver donor program have in common, said the pair. Mickey is now very keen on letting people know about the need for organ donors, and encourages people to visit the donation site: www.transplant.bc.ca. “It is important for people to understand how important it is to register as a donor,� he said, “Most people don’t really think twice about it, I know I didn’t.�

Started at VGH ten years ago, the live liver program has deliv-

ered (no pun intended) 39 surgeries, all of them done by Dr. Eric Yoshida. Although many people are aware that live donation is a possibility for kidneys, live liver transplants are still relatively unknown.

One day, Dr. Yoshida told Brendalee she deserved a medal, and he was going to get her one.

And he did. On May 28, all 39 live liver donors were honoured in a ceremony at VGH. The stories were incredible, Brendalee said. And each donor said the same thing: every day of life is precious. Mickey and Brendalee agree completely. “Life is just so exciting every day,� said Mickey. “We always knew we were soul mates, and now we share an organ. “We’re so connected I get grumpy once a month,� joked Mickey.

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Notes from the June 11 Nakusp Council meeting

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By Claire Paradis Arrow Lakes News

It was standing room only at the June 11, 2012 meeting of Nakusp Village Council. Unlike most other weeks where there is room to spare, more chairs had to be found.

Did somebody say “fire”?

The reason for the crush was Reg Gustafson, who was being honoured at council with the Emergency Management BC Road Rescue award. Fire fighters dressed to the nines had crowded into council chambers to witness the Deputy Fire Chief receive the honour.

Historical history revisited The second delegation to council was the Arrow Lakes Historical Society in the persons of Earl Frerichs and Rosemary and Milton Parent. Frerichs presented to council, while the Parents sat in the gallery. The upshot was that Centennial Building addition was $95,000 short of what they need to take it to the desired completion.

Under that estimation, the cost would be about $40 per square foot to finish. What the Historical Society had done was calculate the cost of floor space that different groups have been offered in the addition, and is asking each group to contribute that cost to the construction project, plus one third of the cost of the elevator.

The Society approached the village as one of these groups, estimating that for 228 square feet of storage space at $40 per square foot, the Village could kick in $9,120 – which the Historical Society rounded up to a generous $10,000 – for the project.

Even if all the groups do pony up, the Historical Society will still be short.

“So what we did then was to take a look at the shortfall and how we could come up with that,” said Frerichs. In order to cover the shortfall, the Society is applying for New Horizon and other grants, and are counting on both the library and museum to apply for CBT funding to cover the costs of the Society’s addition to the Centennial Building.

“What I would like to point out is that when the Historical Society came to us and asked to add on to our building,” said mayor Karen Hamling, “it was done with the explicit understanding that the Village would not be putting any funding into this because we’re providing the building and the lot and that part of that agreement would be that we would have that storage area.”

She also pointed out that the Village does not have money in its budget to put toward this project, and that the Village does not give out grants.

Frerichs then said that the cost of moving the sewage line and permits was very high, and the Society was hoping to “get a break” from the Village. But when the Village had

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The West Kootenay Trappers Association would like to thank Jim and Debra from the Summit Lake campground for allowing us to hold our rendezvous at the gazebo. We would also like to thank the following businesses for their generous donations for our raffle: The Nakusp General Store, NAPA, Marvin's Small Motors, Crescent Bay Construction, Main Jet Motor Sports in Nelson, Del Selin Gunsmith in Vernon, Sun Valley, Nakusp Home Hardware, Hewat Repairs, Excel Tires, KClI Tire, Igloo Loma, Salmo Golf Club and to all the members who brought an item to the raffle table as well.

The firefighters were out in full force for the presentation of Reg Gustafson’s Road Rescue Volunteer of the Year award at the last council meeting.

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given the go ahead to the project, Hamling told The Arrow Lakes News, it had been explicitly stated that the Historical Society would be responsible for all permits and the re-routing of the sewage.

Kinsmen Health Centre “We have had some issues with flooding of the health centre,” said CAO Linda Tynan. Village workers narrowed the causes down and figured out it was due to some work Canada Post had done in their parking lot. The CAO said that the Village contacted their head office down at the coast, and Canada Post will be rectifying the problem.

Rec. commission going swimmingly The swim program is back in Nakusp, with Dana Moody lined up to teach the kids how to swim. A soccer program is also in the works, and couns. Hughes said the goal is to fill up the summer with as many programs as possible.

Waste being managed Counc. Mueller reported that the West Waste Recovery Committee has hired Score Construction for an $18,000 project that will re-establish road access into that borrow area, install perimeter ditching to manage seasonal surface water flow, improve drainage at the toe of the area slope and the site entrance and provide access to the on site gravel deposits to use for on site road network.

Nielsen leaving NACFOR Councillor Tom Zeleznik reminded that Jesper Nielsen is leaving NACFOR and Nakusp this summer.

“We need to recognize him,” said Zeleznik. “This community is going to miss him.”

Nielsen was instrumental in getting Nakusp’s Community Forest established, and council will be honouring him at their July meeting.

Delegating permit authority Village staff will now have the power to approve development permits, although development variance permits, which deal with zoning issues such as size and encroachment, can’t be delegated and will still go to council. Resort residential permits will

likewise still go to council for approval.

Arena roof repair debated There was discussion about the extent of the repairs needed for the arena. The roof was recently put to the test during the last few weeks of wet weather, and was found wanting. There are leaks in serious need of repair, but there are larger issues to do with the building envelope.

In the end, counc. Mueller said she would work with staff to look into other information needed to make a decision.

Three-year plan Next Tuesday, June 19 council will hold a special three-year planning meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Hands in the air for more flights Nakusp will be sending a letter to the West Kootenay Regional Airport Authority in support of their bid to get regular Westjet service to Castlegar.

NADB supported The Nakusp and Area Development Board will also be receiving a letter of support to officially endorse their economic plan as they requested.

“The strategy is built on the last 10 years of community consultation, but mostly the seven public meetings and four joint committee meetings of the last year and a half,” said NADB’s Laurie Page.

“Our purpose is to document that we have support from our key partners, recognizing that the strategy is meant to be reviewed and updated as we move forward.”

The alpha and Omega of the Hot Springs bridge Omega Engineering from Salmon Arm has won the design and engineering contract for the Nakusp Hot Springs bridge.

The company will be creating the design, said CAO Tynan, who also said the bridge will likely be a steel frame with wood as part of the design.

The tender emphasized the desire to use local wood and local contractors, something Tynan said Omega was keen on.

Structural details will be worked out by July 30 and construction tenders are to come out by the end of August.

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News from the Mayor’s office: Mayor’s report June 2012

Karen Hamling Mayor’s Report The West Kootenay Regional Health Board meeting was held May 23 in Grand Forks. Dr. Halpenny, CEO for Interior Health and Alan Sinclair, Vice President of Acute Care Services were present.

We received a report on the IH operations from Dr. Halpenny.

Our Physician recruitment has succeeded in bringing Dr. Sayed Subzwari and his family to Nakusp on June 23 and he will start work on July 3. The Arrow Lakes Hospital Foundation and the Arrow Lakes Hospital Auxillary have purchased a house and Dr. Subzwari and his family will be living in that house paying for the utilities and insurance, with the taxes being covered through a program that Dr. Lea has accessed. We hope that everyone will help make the Subzwari family welcome.

We are still actively looking to recruit more physicians to the area.

Welcome packages and fruit baskets are being provided for locums who come to Nakusp, and they have appreciated this gesture.

The Downtown/Park Committee will be setting a date for a meeting to finalize the banners for downtown.

I have been advised that Waterbridge Steel Inc. has officially been awarded the contract and will be signed today and a news release has been issued. Good news for Nakusp as the ferry will be built here. It is expected that this will provide jobs and help our businesses.

The RDCK Board meeting was held May 24. The RDCK approved 244 projects for $1,214,951.62 in

CBT Community Initiatives and Affected Area Funding Programs.

There was a lot of discussion at the table on what constitutes local government responsibilities and funding, and if and when CBT funds can be allocated. We will be having a discussion with CBT staff to clarify concerns.

I also attended the Corporate Review Board meeting June 7 in Nelson. The Board is looking at ways to enhance organizational and governance excellence. Each board member was also interviewed for the process.

The West Kootenay Transit Committee is coming along. The board has approved the objectives of a Service Review by endorsing a memorandum of understanding prepared by BC Transit to integrate nine transit services for our region, with the objective being to reduce the complexity of the system, increase ridership and become more user friendly. The committee will comprise of six members: three representatives from the RDCK and three from the RDKB; I have been appointed to sit as a representative for the RDCK. The Columbia Basin Trust Local Government Committee has been a very active committee and sitting as Vice-chair of this committee, I have been very busy with teleconferences and meetings. The CBT LG committee, with the help of the CBT staff, are sponsoring the second round of CRT information sessions in the basin.

The Nakusp and area session was held on Monday night from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with 90 people attending.

Most of the people arrived just after 4 p.m. and remained until 8:30. The CBT staff does an excellent job of setting up with printed information and visual displays and providing answers to questions about the process.

Breakout groups held during the afternoon and evening, enabled people to learn and to bring concerns forward. This information will be used by the CBT LG team and the

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The B.C. team, led by Kathy Eichenberger, Executive Director, gave an in-depth look at the treaty process. We were fortunate to have Gordon McNabb present. Gordon was one of the original negotiators of the treaty and has a vast knowledge and expertise and has been a huge benefit to the Gov’t team in understanding the intent of the treaty. Mr. McNabb spoke to us on the differences between negotiating a treaty in the 60s and in today’s world. Social and environmental concerns were not a priority. The priority was “what would be the best tool for flood control to bring about the maximum benefit.” Mr. McNabb told the audience that “the Arrow Lakes was key to the treaty.” After listening to Mr. McNabb, it became very clear to me that since the Arrow Lakes was and is key to the treaty, we should be able to hold our government to the promise of the bridge infrastructure and the economic benefits that they stated would be coming to our area.

A point of interest is that 6,000 megawatts of electricity (produced in the Kootenays) provides approximately half of the province’s electricity.

This equates to $1 billion in revenue, with the downstream benefits provides anywhere from $120 million to $130 million in revenue on top of that.

We are fortunate and grateful to have the CBT and the funding it provides but I’m thinking we should be receiving infrastructure funding as well.

The province wants to know how we want to be consulted. There will be a fall public consultation and other areas of consultation could include webinars, conferences etc. You can make your opinions and concerns, comments at columbiarivertyreaty@gov.bc.ca and I encourage everyone to go to the website and enter the discussion and get your friends and neighbours involved as well. Kathy’s role is to gather information and make recommendations to the Province.

There are several new board members sitting on the Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust. Our AGM will be held in Vernon on June 27 and June 28 will be an orientation day. I am sitting on the finance committee. Several communities have just received a $50,000 grant to help them towards broadband, including Lumby and Trail.

Nakusp’s 120th Birthday celebrations are

shaping up! Celebrations will be held on June 30 and July 1. As reported previously, Broadway Street will be closed off for the day on June 30. Various events planned for the day with the Parkour group taking an active part in making the celebrations a success. There is a challenge from the Parkour group, to council, to put in a team for one of the races. The bands The Rippin’ Rattlers and Ball Gag ‘n’ Chain have been booked for June 30 and July 1.

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities met from May 31 to June 4 in Saskatoon this year, with 2012 marking the 75th year of the organization. The theme was Strong Cities, Strong Communities, and Strong Canada, and the program was well thought out and the meetings informative. Priority municipal issues that are affected by federal policies and programs were high on the program. The biggest difference that I noticed this year was the move toward ensuring that rural issues were heard. Infrastructure is definitely the hot topic. The Federal Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Denis Lebel, spoke to the delegates and said that he heard the need for funding for infrastructure and the importance of as well as the needs of rural communities and he would be working toward funding for infrastructure.

The current funding programs end in 2014/2015.

A tribute to Jack Layton was held and his widow was present.

The President’s Forum Panel on State of Canada’s Cities and Communities was a great addition to the FCM conference. The panellists were Berry Vrbanovic, FCM President; Rick Antonson, CEO Vancouver Tourism; Gerry Klein, City Hall Reporter, Saskatoon Star Phoenix and Karen Leibovici, First Vice President for FCM. Four questions were posed to the panellists and it was interesting to hear their different perspectives on the various topics.

The issue of CAP site closures was discussed and the affect it has on small communities. Closure of CAP sites in larger areas where there is broadband access does makes sense but not in smaller areas, like Nakusp, where broadband is not readily available and some areas still only have access to dial up. Discussion on broadband and access to all communities was also a topic of discussion, and FCM will work with both these issues.

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Roadside surveys are set to begin around B.C. this month to continue a research project that tests for marijuana, cocaine and other drugs as well as alcohol use by drivers.

The B.C. government is spending up to $250,000 for the seventh survey of its kind in the province, part of a national program run by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse. Previous surveys have shown that in random samples, about 10 per cent of drivers test positive for alcohol and seven to eight per cent have a detectable level of drugs in their systems.

This year’s survey is being done in the same communities as the last one in 2010: Vancouver, Saanich, Abbotsford, Prince George and Kelowna.

The roadside surveys are supervised by police and use handheld breathalyzers, but they are

for information only and won’t result in charges or suspensions.

Drivers are asked to voluntarily and confidentially answer questions, provide a breath sample and also a saliva sample using a plastic stick with an absorbent pad on the end.

Saliva samples are sent for lab analysis to detect marijuana, cocaine, heroin and other opiates, amphetamines and common sedatives. The test doesn’t determine if the driver was impaired by drugs, but only if there is a level detectable by the lab test.

Ottawa passed legislation in 2008 to give police authority to demand physical sobriety tests and collect blood, urine or saliva samples for drug testing, but no roadside test or legal limits currently exist for drug impairment.

B.C. Justice Minister Shirley Bond said police do have options.

“Police can issue a 24-hour prohibition at the roadside if they suspect drug impairment,” Bond said. “They can also take the driver into custody, so trained, certified police officers can conduct a very accurate drug recognition and evaluation exam and ask for blood tests to support Criminal Code charges.”

The surveys found that while alcohol use increases late at night and on weekends, drug use by drivers is more consistently found at all times and days.

The surveys were extended to Prince George and Kelowna for the first time in 2010, and the survey company found drivers more likely to agree to the interview and samples than those in the Lower Mainland.

Of the 2,480 vehicles selected for testing in 2010, 86 per cent of drivers provided a breath sample and 71 per cent agreed to give a sample of oral fluid.

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BC Hydro’s annual report stimulates interesting Q and A in Nakusp

Upgrades to the Hugh Keenleyside Dam are one part of Hydro’s “regeneration” plans.

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Ten Nakusp residents trickled in to the BC Hydro operations update meeting on Wednesday, June 13 where Hydro reps Mary Anne Coules, Gillian Kong and James Stark filled them in on what has been happening at the utility over the past year.

The year was framed as a “regeneration phase” for BC Hydro whose aging facilities need investment, said Coules.

In the last six years, Hydro performed an “equipment health reading,” which, in light of new inspection standards, changed the value of the corporation’s aging assets. BC Hydro found it had a lot of old equipment that was suddenly worth less according to the new standards, prompting the recent push for upgrades.

Smart meters were named as another part of the phase, which the rep said will bring B.C. up to speed with the rest of the world, 90 per cent of which will be using the meters by 2020, according to BC Hydro.

The reps fielded a number of questions about the new meters.

One resident asked about reports that people who had taken on test meters and seen their power costs go up. Coules replied that although there was one case in Duncan of a meter giving false readings that resulted in higher bills, generally bill increases were attributed to other factors.

“Most calls about higher bills are from people who don’t have smart meters,” said Coules.

Will there be a move to time of use billing with the introduction of the new meters, asked another Nakuspian, who was told

no, there wouldn’t be.

Why was there such a large discrepancy in the cost per meter in Ontario versus B.C., with our meters costing so much more, another person asked. Coules replied that it was because the Ontario figure was the price of the meter alone, while the B.C. rate included the infrastructure cost as well per meter.

Another part of BC Hydro’s “regeneration” plan is the development of Site C, a potential third dam in the Peace region, which was explained as possibly being necessary to meet the increasing energy needs of the province.

Site C was cited as the answer to one person’s question about Independent Power Producers.

“Shouldn’t we use existing dams first rather than messing up more streams?” he asked.

“Absolutely,” replied Coules, who said that was why upgrades at Revelstoke and possibly Site C were being planned.

Upgrades to local Hydro projects will include work on the Hugh Keenleyside Dam and the Duncan Dam, with the repairs to both to cost in the neighbourhood of $130 million.

How are all these projects being paid for, asked one audience member, and Stark replied that BC Hydro was currently conducting a rate review for that very reason.

“BC Hydro is still charging the lowest rates in North America,” contributed Coules.

The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program will have a new delivery model soon, said Coules. The FWCP saw major changes last year when 30 per cent of BC Hydro’s environment staff was cut. Many of the Hydro

staff also worked as part of the FWCP. Now, Coules said, many of those former staff members are on a recall list for work with the FWCP. Hydro hopes to retain the legacy knowledge of those staff members by keeping them on the list, although the work is now given out via contracts.

Coules also let everyone in the room know that BC Hydro has handed Nakusp’s Reservoir Boat Ramps project over to Columbia Power Corporation.

There were a few questions about the ramps, particularly what water levels they were going to be built for. More than one voice in the room brought up the Burton ramp and how it wasn’t sufficient for the low water levels in winter, when many locals go fishing. Coules said that Hydro was aware of the problem in Burton and was going to extend it “as soon as possible.”

The Hydro rep said the design for the Nakusp ramp was similar to the one developed two years ago, and that people interested in giving their input to the project should get in contact with Audrey Repin at Columbia Power.

There has been a lot of debris floating in the lake this year, and Hydro has already spent $90,000 on debris removal this spring.

More is to come this year, to the tune of $60,000. Avid swimmers look forward to not hauling out pounds of flotsam and jetsam caught in their hair this summer.

Gillian Kong then took up the reins with the “Systems Summary.” First off was the discussion of the higher-than-normal snow pack in the Basin this year and last. Levels are 12 per cent above normal, which has predictions being made that the storage reservoirs will fill and even possibly spill in 2012. What this means is that it’s likely BC Hydro will have a net selling year again.

In terms of the water supply forecast, the Arrow Reservoir is at 112 per cent of normal. This was the lowest forecast, with Duncan and Kootenay at the highest with 120 per cent forecast.

Even with all that water projected to be coming down the mountains and all the rain falling from the sky recently, maintaining good water levels for recre-

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After all was said and done, Kong said she was impressed by the participants that had come out that evening.

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By whatever name you may know the hike – Mac’s Trail, Kuskanax Trail, the route to Vicki’s View – the Trails Society is hard at work to make more of it for you to enjoy.

Work is about to get underway

to extend the trail 5.25 kilometres up to the summit and over to connect it with the back side of Turner Road.

That’s the plan, but Trails Society founding member and board director Barb Chwachka says work will be done until the money runs out, which isn’t really a big issue when

you’re talking trails.

“The neat thing about trails is that you build them one kilometre at a time,” said Chwachka. “We’ll do what we can this year.” And every bit will simply build more ground to hike through.

The Society will likely be hiring a few people for a couple months of work, Chwachka said, because there is just way too much work for the volunteers. They have been fortunate to get funding from the CBT, KSCU, the Nakusp Community Foundation and the Rec. Commission for the trail building.

But the new trail isn’t the only thing the Trails Society has been up to.

They also took on the repair of a bad washout on the Trailway path that runs behind the Village parallel to Highway

6. After determining who had stewardship, the Society applied for stewardship and got the job. With the help of Reg and Chad Gustafson’s donation of time and machinery and other local contractors who donated rock work, the trail has been repaired, making it safe for both motorized and non-motorized users to pass through.

The Hot Springs trail has also received a visit from the Society which has been repairing and replacing small bridges and removing trees blown down by winds from across the path.

Eventually the group would like to redesign some of the area trails, said Chwachka, who pointed out that many of the washouts that need cleaning up could be avoided by a different trail design.

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Contributed by Juliet Craig, KCBP

As night falls, the dusky skies come alive with the erratic flights of bats. The little critters are on the night shift for insect chomping, making it the perfect time to count how many of the nocturnal flying mammals there are.

Residents of the Kootenays are counting bats to provide valuable information on bat populations. This initiative, which part of the Kootenay Community Bat Project (KCBP) funded by Columbia Basin Trust, encourages residents to wait outside roost sites at dusk and count bats as they leave.

Annual Bat Counts are occurring in some U.S. States to better understand impacts of White Nose Syndrome (WNS), a disease that is decimating bat populations in eastern North America. WNS is not yet in B.C. so there is the opportunity to collect baseline data on bat populations and how they change over time.

“This event is a wonderful opportunity for residents who care about wildlife to be

involved in collecting valuable information” says Juliet Craig, Coordinating Biologist for the Kootenay Community Bat Project. “They don’t need any special skills and kids can be involved.”

Residents wait outside a known roost site, such as a bat-house, barn, bridge or attic, and count bats as they fly out at twilight. They record the final count along with some basic information on weather conditions. Two counts are done between June 1 and 21 before pups are born, and two more between July 21 and August 15 when pups are flying with their mothers.

“We know relatively little about bats including basic information on population numbers” says Craig. “This information will be extremely valuable, particularly if it is collected annually.”

Of the sixteen species of bats in B.C., half of them are considered vulnerable or threatened and an additional species, the little brown myotis, has recently been assessed for federal Endangered status.

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These gorgeous guys are Townsend’s big-eared bats, one of the bats you might count.

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cies and their roost sites is an important part of bat conservation and management.

“If people want to get involved but don’t have a roost site on their property, we do our best to match them to a roost site nearby,” says Craig.

“We also mail out hand clickers to make counting easier.”

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Wolf visits pigs at Fox’s farm

This wolf, captured by Julian Sapietis’ trail camera, roamed all the way to Tim Fox’s farm in Summit Lake from Idaho.

PHOTO COURTESY OF JULIAN SAPIETIS

By Claire Paradis Arrow Lakes News

When Tim Fox went out to check on his animals at 6 a.m. Monday, June 4, he found a furry intruder in the pigs’ pen.

“He thought he would have pork for breakfast,” Fox joked about the wolf in with his pigs.

But the predatory visitor was about to be outfoxed, and pork wasn’t to be on the menu after all.

Fox went back to the house, got out his gun and shot the lupine interloper.

On inspection of the body, Fox discovered the wolf was wearing a collar. The farmer called up nearby trapper Herald Friedenberger, who suggested Fox bring it down to biologists who just happened to be in town talking to local trappers.

The biologists were able to tell right away from the number on the collar that this wolf had been visiting from somewhere south of the border.

Further investigation revealed that the wolf had been collared in Idaho.

It’s not unusual for wolves to travel 400 to 500 miles, Friedenberger said.

“We’re hoping to get the GPS chart and see exactly where it had gone,” he told The Arrow Lakes News. The chart will map the wolf’s movements when it was collared, giving information to interested hunters and trappers as well as biologists.

This wolf found at Fox’s farm was caught on tape by Julian Sapietis’ trail camera. Although Sapietis is mainly busy running Nakusp Painting and Contracting, he does hunt quite a bit as well, and sees many animals thanks to the camera.

Trapping in the area for over 25 years, Friedenberger has seen a change in the wolf population in the area recently.

“Believe it or not it’s only the last four or five years they have seem to come in here [as a pack],” he said, “I think they’ve always been around but it seems like they were lone wolves, not a pack.”

Wolves are extremely smart, said Friedenberger who has seen a wolf that escaped a poorly set snare teach its cubs how to spot and avoid the traps.

Unfortunately, this Idahoan wolf wasn’t smart enough not to visit Tim Fox’s pigs.

Around Nakusp this week, in pictures

By Claire Paradis Arrow Lakes News

The week in Nakusp was

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The deadline for receiving applications for the 2013 taxation year is July 6, 2012.

Organizations which received a permissive tax exemption last year for 2012 must reapply for 2013 exemption.

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GET YOUR EMPLOYEE PRICE AND CHANCE TO WIN AT FORD.CA OR YOUR BC FORD STORE TODAY. 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. ‡Ford Employee Pricing (“Employee Pricing”) is available from June 14, 2012 to August 31, 2012 (the “Program Period”), on the purchase or lease of most new 2012/2013 Ford vehicles (excluding all chassis cab and cutaway body models, F-150 Raptor, Medium Trucks, Mustang Boss 302, and 2013 Shelby GT500). Employee Pricing refers to A-Plan pricing ordinarily available to Ford of Canada employees (excluding any CAW-negotiated programs). The new vehicle must be delivered or factory-ordered during the Program Period from your participating Ford Dealer. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. ‡‡No purchase necessary. For full contest rules, eligible vehicle criteria, and to enter as a Ford owner, visit www.ford.ca/shareourpridecontest (follow the entry path applicable to you, complete all mandatory fields and click on ‘submit’) or visit your local Ford Dealer for details. Open only to residents of Canada who have reached the age of majority, possess a valid graduated level provincially issued driver’s license, and are owners of Ford branded vehicles (excluding fleet customers and all Lincoln and Mercury models). Eligible vehicle criteria includes requirement that it be properly registered in Canada in the contest entrant’s name (matching vehicle ownership), and properly registered/plated and insured. Non-Ford owners can enter by mailing an original 100 word essay on “what they like about Ford”, with their full name, full mailing address, email, daytime phone number (with area code) to: Vanessa Richard, Pareto Corp., 1 Concorde Gate, Suite 200, Toronto, ON, M3C 4G4. Contest closes at 11:59pm (PST) on the last day of the 2012 Ford Employee Pricing campaign which will be no earlier than August 31, 2012. Limit of 1 entry per person. Up to 8 prizes available to be won in Canada in 3 possible prize categories, each worth up to CAD$50,000. Chances of winning are dependent on the total number of entries received up to each 10,000 interval of unit sales under the Employee Pricing campaign (“Draw Trigger”). Odds of winning decrease as the contest progresses, more entries are made into the contest, and opportunities for Draw Triggers lessen. Skill testing question required. *Purchase a new 2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2012 F-150 Platinum Super Crew 4x4 for $28,683/$46,313 after Total Eligible Price Adjustment of $11,316/$14,186 (Total Eligible Price Adjustment is a combination of Employee Price Adjustment of $4,316/$7,186 and Delivery Allowance of $7,000/$7,000) is deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Total Eligible Price Adjustment has been 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. Delivery Allowances 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. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. †When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost and 6.2L 2 valve 4X2 V8 engines. Max. payload of 3,120 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engines. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR, non-hybrid. ††Class is Full–Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR, non-hybrid vs. comparable competitor engines. Max. horsepower of 411 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2012 F-150 4X2 3.7L V6 SST: 12.7L/100km city and 8.9L/100km hwy based on Environment Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading and driving habits. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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TAKE

Nakusp Foot Care Advanced Foot Care Nurse Rebecca Kessler

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.

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CROSSWORD

HOROSCOPES June 2012: WEEK 3

To make an appointment call 250 265 3024

SENIOR’S DIRECTORY

March 21– April 19

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

April 20– May 20

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

May 21– June 21

Foot Care

by Rebecca Kessler, Registered Nurse For an appointment call 250.265.3024

CLUES ACROSS

P.A.L.S. PET OF THE WEEK

Kittens

Kittens! PALS has kittens.

Please call 250-265-3792 or emailinfo@pals-online.ca if you are interested in adopting a kitten.

WEEKLY SPONSOR: Selkirk Realty Kelly Roberts (250) 265-3635

1. Total 4. Parts per million 7. A Dalton (Physics) 10. Acid causing gout 12. Grad 14. Yes (Arabic) 15. Pallas’scat 17. Tonight’s host 18. Isinglass 19. Frogs, toads, tree toads 20. Solemnly renounce 22. Billiards stick 23. Twin City university 25. Cause to be beloved 28. Illuminated by stars 31. Scratch 32. Skullcap 33. Iron Chancellor Von Bismarck 34. Two things coming together 38. One who imitates another 40. Mistake 41. A shade of a color 42. Evening parties 45. The first canonical hour 48. Examines animals 49. Fed 51. One who left a dangerous place 54. Fragrant iris rootstock 56. Nothing more than specified 58. Indigo 59. ____ off: dismisses (Br. slang) 60. Own (Scottish) 61. Deep, slimy soil 62. W. African language 63. Office of Urban Development 64. Largest English dictionary (abbr.)

65. Grassland, meadow

CLUES DOWN 1. The genus Rhus 2. The 7th planet 3. 17th century courtance 4. Hill site of Rome’s 1st settlement 5. One of the common people 6. Saccharum bengalense 7. Liquorice-flavored liqueur 8. A waterproof raincoat 9. Actress Thurman 11. An inferior dog 13. A disdainful grimace 16. Actress Bacall 18. Moderate to inferior in quality 21. Atomic #86 24. Queen’s Gambit defense 26. Behave in a certain manner 27. The 17th Greek letter 29. Not achieving a purpose 30. Rubber wheels (Br. var.)

34. Centrally placed 35. Showed submission or fear 36. One of the Greats 37. “Honeymooners” neighbor Ed 38. Money-dispensing machine 39. Actress Zadora 43. Outpouring of gossip 44. Smother 46. Sodium 47. Fraudulent scheme 50. Short literary composition 52. Freshwater mussels 53. Ireland 55. British Air Aces 56. A siemens 57. Cologne

Aries, you could find yourself daydreaming this week, which will only make an important decision even harder to make. You need to focus, or the week will October 23– be wasted.

November 21 Common sense may be what you use to operate, Taurus, but this week a little imagination and spontaneity could be the secret to achieving great success in the next few days.

Sagittarius, though right now you can probably get away with saying whatever comes into your mind, it’s better to stick to the subject at November 22– hand. Censor yourself a little.

December 21

Be careful with whom you share your goals, Gemini. While there just may be a few copycats who want to steal your thunder, you could find a promotion is stolen away as well.

Capricorn, a fear of failure may override your ambition. Don’t let these feelings compromise your plan for doing something December 22– new and different.

Cancer, explore new ways of doing things this week, especially in your professional life. There’s always room to grow and a new perspective might make things easier.

June 22– July 22

July 23– August 22

August 23– September 22

Sometimes the best growth comes from not knowing where you’re heading, Scorpio.

While you may want to have a game plan, let creative energy drive you instead.

Leo, be careful of a misstep when you move into new territory.

Don’t leak information before you have fully developed the ideas, or things could get tricky.

Cosmic fog is clouding your reality, Virgo. It is unlikely you will be able to make a sound decision, so it is best to wait a while before tackling difficult or lifealtering projects.

January 19

January 20– February 18

Aquarius, it can be a little challenging to figure out what is bothering you, but be patient. The truth will be revealed in due time. Focus on something else.

Pisces, you may have some unfinished business to complete, but it won’t get done right away. Focus on the task at hand.

February 19– March 20

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

Libra, there is no time for daydreaming right now. There’s simply too much to get done.

Start on small tasks and build up to the September 23– larger ones.

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

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Nakusp shipyard postcard nets $132 on eBay

By Greg Nesteroff

Black Press

What’s old is new again – including shipbuilding in Nakusp.

A beautiful postcard of the CPR shipyard at Nakusp showing the SS Bonnington in the later stages of completion sold for $132.50 US on eBay recently.

The Bonnington was one of three four-deck

Nakusp’s shipbuilding history is becoming news again, not only with the recent contract for the new Galena Bay-Shelter Bay ferry being awarded to a company building it in Nakusp, but also on eBay. This postcard fetched a handsome price recently.

sternwheelers launched by the CPR before World War I. (The others were the SS Nasookin on Kootenay Lake, and the SS Sicamous on Okanagan Lake.)

It plied the Arrow Lakes during the summer from 1911 to 1931 and was later sold and dismantled. In 1960, the remaining hull sank near the shore at Beaton. It was located there 30 years later by the Underwater Archaeology Society of BC. The postcard’s seller was in Portland.

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

PHOTO COURTESY OF GREG NESTEROFF

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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

CUSTOM BODY WORK & PAINTING ICBC/Private Insurance Windshield Replacements

250 265-4012

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

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

GC

GUSTAFSON

CONSTRUCTION LTD. SERVING NAKUSP & AREA

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

DECKS RESIDENTIAL RENOVATIONS FOUNDATIONS ALUM. RAIL SIDING-SOFFITTS

CONTRACTING

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.

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• • • • • • •

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.

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

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PROPANESERVICES s 2ELIABLE s ,OCAL s #OMPETITIVE

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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

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Information Notice of Meeting AGM of the Arrowtarian Senior Citizen’s Society Monday, June 25th, 9am Ph 3 Lounge 212 7th Ave. Persons Interested in Seniors’ Housing Invited to Attend Contact: 250-265-2020

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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.

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KPR operates on 120 miles of Class 1 and Class 2 track in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, between Kelowna and Kamloops. This position works out of our Vernon, BC offices.

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CONGRATULATIONS John and Reta deWit proudly announce the graduation of their son, Ben, from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mining Engineering Degree, May 29th, 2012 in Vancouver, B.C.

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Cards of Thanks

Cards of Thanks

Thank you to the following businesses and individuals for supporting my bicycle ride in aid of the BC Cancer Foundation: Dr. Clark Thank you to the following businesses and individuals (Vernon dentist), Mr.ride George Dr. for supporting my bicycle in aid ofHarding, the BC Cancer Hawthorne (Vernon Dentist), Ms. Laurie Page Foundation: Dr. Clark (Vernon dentist), Mr. George (NakuspDr.Veterinary Royal Canadian Harding, Hawthorne Clinic), (Vernon Dentist), Ms. Laurie Legion Br. 20, Stella Jones, and Canadian True North.

Page (Nakusp Veterinary Clinic), Royal Legion

THANK YOU

Br. 20, Stella Jones, and True North.

Although I was unable to raise the $2500

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Thank you so much for your support and donations.

Thank you so much for your support Denice McMechan and donations.

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JUNE SPECIAL Brand New 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Wide Modular Homes. From $69,000.00 mark@eaglehomes.ca

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

Homes for Rent

June 23, 1982

Small 2 bdrm trailer, close to downtown Nakusp. F, S, W, D & Air Cond. Nice size yard with deck. N.S. or PETS! Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and S.D. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d $600/mth.

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One Mile from Nakusp.

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Antiques / Classics

New Denver bank to close on August 20

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

A great landmark was lost when the Pickard home burned in Nakusp. Originally built by the Chandler family and modiďŹ ed by the Thurgoods the ornate residence featured a curved roof while a well manicured yard was reminiscent of a small English dwelling.

Recreational/Sale 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 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hitch Pull Trailer, No Damage 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

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

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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

Great Fish/Ski/Tubing Boat for Sale. 2001 Bluewater Marine.

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the clean-shaven

Application cards for coupon rationing of sugar will be mailed to every household next week

This Saturday afternoon the firemen are clamping down on all those without beard licenses, so in the meantime get your license from any local fireman, if you have not already done so.

June 24, 1992 June 21, 1972

Letter to the Editor

Canadians will be required to register so that ration cards, good for the 10week period commencing July 1, may be issued immediately. At the end of that period a coupon ration book, good for six months, will be issued.

Beginning July 1, no one will be permitted to buy sugar for regular domestic use without a ration coupon.

Remember â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the amount of sugar allowed each individual under the new coupon rationing plan will be exactly the same as allowed at present: 1/2 pound per person per week.

June 19, 1952 -

Fair warning to all

Editor, Last Sunday evening it was observed by myself and others a sing-song being performed by one of our local church groups in front of one of our so-called business establishments when they were very rudely interrupted by a loudplaying radio from inside the building, set up on purpose by the managers.

When this didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drive them away, all the lights were turned out. This was a very selfish act in the eyes of many people and could be very bad for business. In fact I would like to see the group return next Sunday for another sing-song, undisturbed.

Yours Very Truly, An Observer

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WWW SPCA BC CA

Sylvia and Butch Warrantz had unexpected guests at the front door of their Summit Lake home on the May long weekend.

On Monday morning a grizzly sow and her two cubs came out of the creek behind the house and into the yard. The coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two large dogs began barking madly as the bear came closer. One dog ran inside the house, but the other refused to budge. The dog was jumping at the bear and the bear was swatting back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finally we had to pull the dog into the house by the tail,â&#x20AC;? said Sylvia. The Warrantzes think the bears were looking for a place to cross over to the Summit Lake ski hill to where there is plenty to eat.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20

SATURDAY, JUNE 23

SWIMMING LESSONS Register at the

NAKUSP LEGION OPEN HOUSE See

NES Soccer wind-up for lessons that will run July 23 - August 3 and August 20 - August 31.

For more info contact Danna 250-265-4820.

what the Legion is all about at this free afternoon BBQ from 2 -5 p.m. Everyone 19 and over is welcomed to come have some fun!

CRIB TOURNAMENT Skunk or be skunked at the Cut-Rite/BACA crib tournament. Each player will get ďŹ ve 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 qualiďŹ ed instructors in this course provided by the Nakusp Paddling Club. Starts 9 a.m.

THURSDAY, JUNE 21 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.

EVENING BAT PRESENTATION IN FAUQUIER The Land Conservancy of BC and

4HE "#30#! CARES FOR THOUSANDS OF ORPHANED ABAN DONED AND ABUSED DOGS EACH YEAR )F YOU CAN GIVE A HOMELESS DOG A SECOND CHANCE AT HAPPINESS PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL SHELTER TODAY

Close encounter of a grizzly kind at Summit Lake

Arrow Lakes News Community Calendar

FRIDAY, JUNE 22

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DreamCatcher Auto Loans â&#x20AC;&#x153;0â&#x20AC;? Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARROW LAKES HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND CRESCENT BAY CONSTRUCTION

June 18, 1942 -

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is closing its New Denver Branch. Effective August 20, 1982 the New Denver Branch will be amalgamated with the Nakusp Branch.

Customers of the branch will be sent a letter explaining the move and ask them to transfer their account to the Nakusp or another CIBC branch of convenience. The 1,200 customers in the area do not justify two viable banking operations in New Denver.

In 1969 when the CIBC opened its doors, the Bank of Montreal had just closed down its operations and the credit union was operating out of a small shack.

Since that time, the Kootenay Savings Credit Union has grown vastly in the entire area, built a new modern building in downtown New Denver and taken a lot of the business.

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.

FRIDAY, JUNE 22 - SUNDAY, JUNE 24 BURTON BEACH DAZE Just like the slogan says: You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

SUNDAY, JUNE 24 VOYAGEUR CANOE PADDLING Learn how to paddle well with others! Contact the Nakusp Paddling Club for more details.

BURTON FARMERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; MARKET Every Sunday until Sept. 2, at the Burton Community Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

MONDAY, JUNE 25 BIRDING WITH GARY DAVIDSON Ex-

plore the world of birds with well-versed local birder Gary Davidson during this evening stroll.

Bring your notebook! Bring your binoculars!

Bring a friend! And bring ten bucks! For more information register contact Kay at 358 7991.

MONDAY, JUNE 25 - SATURDAY, JUNE 30 THE ART OF THE HANDMADE RUG Heather Fox and Sara Judith bring their love of ďŹ bre, colour and texture to the Hidden Garden Gallery. The opening reception will take place June 27 between 7-9 p.m.

THURSDAY, JUNE 28 CONTEMPLATIVE DAY At Heartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rest Retreat Centre 6912 HWY 6 in New Denver. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not familiar with the Christian meditation practice called Centering Prayer, or if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d simply like a short refresher, please come at 9 a.m. Call 250-358-7904 for more info.

SUNDAY, JULY 1 JOIN THE PARADE! Decorate a ďŹ&#x201A;oat or yourself and join the parade in Nakusp! Come be a part of the celebrations. The parade line up starts at 10 a.m., and the parade starts at 11 a.m.

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Get a little help to get ‘er done

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New Work BC now open

Hire a crew of fire fighters to get your project done, and help Live It, Love It! get spinal cord injured people back doing things they love.

PHOTO COURTESY OF RYAN HILL

Contributed by Ryan Hill, Monashee Unit Crew

Got enough work around your home that it feels like you need an entire hard working crew to get it all done. Well, why not try making it a reality while donating to a great organization?

The Monashee Unit Crew launches their sixth annual Firefighters Hard Labour Auction in Revelstoke B.C. on Monday, June 11. Funds raised from this silent auction will be donated to Live It, Love It! a non-profit organization that provides recreation opportunities for individuals with spinal cord injuries.

The crew, composed of twenty hardworking wildfire fighters, will be auctioning all twenty members’ labour for a full eight-hour day. From digging ditches to chopping firewood,

this fit and motivated crew is willing to do just about anything to help people with spinal injuries get active again.

The auction board will be placed in the Revelstoke Home Hardware (201 Campbell St.) and applicants can cast bids there during business hours. The auction will start on Monday, June 11 and will conclude on Friday, June 22 at 5 p.m. The winner will be contacted by June 24 to arrange the details for the labour. In addition, any online donations placed at www.liveitloveit. org during the two week auction will receive two official Live It! Love It! stickers and a chance to win a draw prize.

The Unit Crew intends to approach the project with same determination and drive that they bring to the fireline.

The team at ASLCS hold the ribbon that mayor Karen Hamling cuts to open Nakusp’s new Work BC employment centre.

After the speeches and formalities, everyone was treated to a hamburger lunch.

CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS

By Claire Paradis Arrow Lakes News

A new Work BC employment centre was officially opened Wednesday, June 13.

Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community Services Executive Director Tim Payne prefaced the ribbon cutting ceremony with a short speech.

“The seeds were set for this event long before I came along,” he said, adding that he appreciated being able to be here for the new program.

Payne praised the Work BC program’s ability

to help identify people’s true strengths, recognizing individuals’ differences and utilizing them in a positive manner. There was nothing but good words too for the team at ASLCS as well.

Chris Scarff brought a message from the Minister of Social Development, Stephanie Cadieux, congratulating the hardworking Nakusp team.

After that, mayor Hamling cut the ribbon and Payne got the burgers going on the barbeque. Good weather held and the hungry hordes happily helped themselves to hamburgers.

NOW PRESENTING

ABORIGINAL DAY

3rd Annual

BURTON BEACH DAZE

THURSDAY, JUNE 21st, 2012 AT NAKUSP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM OPENING CEREMONIES at 11:00 AM * DRUMMING * GAMES & CONTESTS * FACE PAINTING * VENDORS/EXHIBITORS EVERYONE WELCOME!!

CONCESSION *HOT DOG* LUNCH $3.00 PROCEEDS TO THE FOOD BANK

AT BURTON HISTORIC PARK & CAMPGROUND

JUNE 23, 23 & 24, 2012 You Can’t Beat Fun For A Good Time FRIDAY JUNE 22ND

SATURDAY JUNE 23RD

SUNDAY JUNE 24TH

BEER GARDEN & CONCESSION STAND

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

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

HORSESHOE TOURNEY MUSIC & BONFIRE

HOSTED BY: THE CIRCLE OF ABORIGINAL WOMEN & FRIENDS SPONSERED BY: SCHOOL DISTRICT #10

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