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Rivers are for fish, wildlife and people, not IPPs WHATSHAN, PINGSTON, FOSTHALL, ST. LEON, INCOMAPPLEUX, KUSKANAX, CARIBOU CREEK, SNOW CREEK, WILSON CREEK: ALL ARE CREEKS OR RIVERS IN THE AREA THAT CAN BE PADDLED, AND MANY OF THEM ARE ALSO BEING CONSIDERED FOR IPPS. By Claire Paradis Arrow Lakes News
The ocean refuses no river, the Columbia River refuse no creek, and the creeks refuse no visitor. “The river is for everyone to share,” said paddling enthusiast Carl Jacks, who is no stranger to the rivers and creeks that flow through the Kootenay crags and canyons. Although currently located in Vernon at least part time, the paddling fiend gets out exploring the falls, pools and rapids as often as he can between shifts at work here in Nakusp. “I’m a diehard Kootenay guy,” said Jacks, who grew up in the south Slocan area. His love for outdoor adventures has led to explorations of many local mountains and valleys on foot, bike as well as kayak.
In fact, many of those adventures start with extensive scouting before a boat ever hits the water. Scouting the next stretch of a paddling excursion can take a serious amount of time, and a one-hour paddle can mean a three or four hour long trip. “It’s a slow go process,” Jacks noted. “On runs that are access restricted, sometimes we’ll end upwards of a day scouting and camp out overnight. We’ll show up the next morning with ropes and harness ready to go. That’s usually when canyons are involved. Some we’ve spent three or four years scouting just due to access and time constraints.” Paddling has trickled into a need to learn about climbing and rope work in order to get a good look at the water and to get the boats in and out of steep access areas. Jacks and his paddling friends have become hobby level climbers, thanks to exploring kayaking potentials in local canyons. Getting in and out of creeks may be time consuming but for the most part, it’s safe. “We’ve yet to come to the situation where we’ve left a boat in a canyon,” said Jacks, although there have been close calls. On Labour Day during an adventure up Cooper Creek north of Kaslo, Jacks came close to abandoning a kayak. “That was a long day,” the paddler recalled. “We had a situation where a buddy swam and left his boat. We found it shortly thereafter.” In order to get the boat out, the friends had pushed it down the canyon until they could get it out of the water.
Carl Jacks takes on the Petuli Pool on Upper Whatshan, one of the local waterways enjoyed by local paddlers. PHOTO COURTESY OF SEAN BOZ “Ridiculously we left a bike at the take out, and we had to bike back up in the dark to get the car,” said the kayaker. On that same trip, one friend, Chris (Ryman of Endless Adventure), had his own endless-seeming adventure hiking his way out through tough terrain for hours. “We were a little naive on that trip,” Jacks chuckled remembering, “It was silent in the car on the way home.”
Putting the time in scouting is key for making a paddling escapade as safe as possible. Safety is a high priority for Jacks now, more than it has been at other points in his past. “I’ve toned down over the years,” he admitted, compared to when he was beginning and willing to take on challenges that were
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Nakusp Atom Falcons begin their season with zeal By Teresa Zanier
Special to the Arrow Lakes News
Saturday, November 3, the Nakusp arena came alive. The smell of rink burgers on the grill, familiar faces in the stands and Val Scott in the announcers booth as she has been for years. All of this just simply familiar sights and smells during hockey season in Nakusp. The volunteers running the music between whistles kept the crowd and kids into the game and their spirits up with tunes from AC/DC to pump up the frenzy in the air. The 50/50 draws have been sometimes worth a small car payment and even better with some local residents winning thanks to
the selling efforts of the players parents volunteering to get out there and raise funds for Nakusp Minor Hockey. The Nakusp Atom Falcons played against Spokane for their first game and even though the kids lost the game, the action on the ice was intoxicating judging by the cheers from stands. The Atoms played Spokane, Nelson and Trail with goals by Devon Coates, Wyatt Petterson and Isaac Flamand: some future NHL stars. Our Atoms team is small with only two lines and our goalie, Noah Fizzard, and it can be intimidating watching the visiting teams skate out onto the ice when they easily consist of three lines or more, but the kids skate on. It doesn’t even phase them; they just want to play. Against Trail this past weekend, a
thought came to my mind, something I learned when I was the age of the Atoms kids myself: “Anything boys can do, girls can do better.” Number 29 off of the Trail team, a young red-headed girl, scored four goals in one game Way to go, she was awesome! The coaching staff of our Atoms Falcons teach the kids, there is no “I” in team, and at this young age Mike Smith, Mitch Hascarl, Robert Coates Jr. and Dean Zanier, have made it clear to the kids that they play together, as a team. Some of the drills they practice twice a week would make most of us crumble in exhaustion but they all work hard and look up to their peers in awe as the coaches use positive reinforcement to keep the spirit on the bench and ice at a high.
After four games in the last two weekends, team Trainer Dean Zanier smiles when he says: “The kids are playing excellent hockey and improving every game. Come on out and cheer them on!” And the people of Nakusp do. It is heart warming to see parents of past Nakusp Midget Falcons out to each and every game cheering the kids on, coaches and players from all levels in the stands showing their support and enthusiasm of up-and-coming hockey stars. The Atoms’ next home game is November 17 against the Kootenay Boundary team at 1:45 p.m. Come on out, bring your noise makers, bring your cheers and your smiles. This is hockey season Nakusp: welcome and thank you from Nakusp Minor Hockey 2012/2013.
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Ten tips for putting together a winning resume Contributed by JOBSBC
The Basics: Formatting Like any good brand, your resume needs to be eye-catching and effective. Choose a professional font, such as Arial or Times New Roman, and ensure the font size is legible, generally 10-12 point, except for your name and headings which can be larger and bolded. Be cognizant of the length: one to two pages for less experienced and nonmanagement roles and three pages for senior-level applications. Also, proof read, proof read, proof read. Surveys have shown that as many as three out of four hiring managers will discard a resume with as few as two typos.
Reverse chronological or functional? Most hiring managers prefer a reverse chronological format, listing the most recent job first with previous jobs following. This gives them a more fluid account of your career progression and typically highlights the most pertinent skills in greatest detail. This may not be the right format, however, if you have any breaks or gaps in employ-
ment or if you have a fragmented background with many jobs, professions or industries worked in a short time period. In this case, a functional resume -- summarizing key areas of experience -- may be a better solution. Another option, however, is using a reverse chronological resume and closing the gaps or fragments in employment.
How much is enough? When looking at levels of experience, how much should be included on a resume? For older job seekers who fear age discrimination, you don’t need to include your full career summary. While situations differ based on the number of jobs held, think of including either the last 3-4 jobs or 15 years of experience, whichever is less. For those lacking experience, it is acceptable to include voluntary, unpaid or relevant educational involvement on your resume. If you were a committee member of a student club or volunteered for a non-profit organization, extract those duties and indicate why that experience is relevant in your career progression.
What’s too personal? As marketing techniques vary by country and culture, so do resumes.
What may be expected in some countries is not required in North America, generally because it can lead to discrimination. You do not need to reference your marital status, age, children, ethnicity or religion. Also, don’t include a photo.
List achievements Companies are looking to make an investment in employees, in fact, aside from real estate, labour is the highest cost to a company. You therefore need to prove your return on investment. Instead of simply listing your performed duties, try using CAR statements that outline the Challenge, your Actions, and the Result.
Use keywords Many companies, particularly those that are large or are household names receive hundreds, if not thousands of resumes, and therefore use a recruitment program to sort applications. They do so by scanning your resume for keywords that match the requirements for the role. Review a few job postings that interest you and pay attention to certain keywords that stand out. Ensure you include these throughout your resume and cover letter, keeping in mind that they should appear at least three times, preferably near
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the top. Reduced, improved, accelerated, launched, identified, eliminated and managed: these are all power words that may be included in your resume. By starting each bullet point with one of these action words, your CAR statements will have more impact and you will demonstrate to employers that your actions produced results.
What are your priorities? You’ve identified your CAR statements and used power words to describe them, the next step is ensuring that you are referencing those points that are priorities in your desired job. Similar to including key words, ensure that those duties that are most closely related to the job you are applying for are at the top of your experience for each job function.
Target specific opportunities Just as it is important to customize your cover letter, you’ll have a leg up if you also do so for your resume. While this requires more time and attention to detail, you’ll increase your chances of being noticed by hiring managers. Review the job posting and ensure you list the keywords, job priorities and
CAR statements that are most pertinent to the role. Consider including a specific career objective or goal that directly relates to the job and if desired, include the company name in the statement.
Not all resumes are the same Still uncertain about how to profile your specific skills and experience to a job within your field? A resume for the hospitality industry naturally differs from that of an accountant or labourer. Review examples online to ensure that you are presenting an accurate depiction of yourself and your experience. Like all good brands, you need to manage your resume and professional profile. With social media making it easier than ever for employers to check up on you, it is essential that you maintain a consistent and professional image across LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and any blogs you may write or participate in. In addition to ensuring that there are no disparaging remarks or unwanted photos that are visible, you also need to ensure your LinkedIn profile supports what you have referenced in your resume. By creating a strategic personal marketing campaign and brand, you’ll enjoy greater success both in your next job and throughout your career.
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too big. “I definitely paddled above my head and scared a few people,” Jacks said, attributing part of his dare devilry to the fact that he’s always been a water guy and never had a fear of it. Part of the difficulty with learning to paddle in the Kootenays is that there are few intermediate rivers or creeks for kayakers who have mastered beginner-level runs. “It’s hard to get people into it safely. In the Kootenays there’s no middle ground between the beginner level and expert level. There aren’t many rivers to choose from,” he confirmed. For Jacks, this meant taking on more than was potentially safe in order to increase his skills, something that he recognizes as risky now, but also as what needed to happen to get him to the next level. It also got him out exploring new terrain and developed his confidence. Guiding a group from Ireland for a few years in a row also boosted Jacks’ confidence in both exploring and guiding. “They were all about exploring, so we went exploring,” he explained, grateful for the opportunity. These days, Jacks is cognizant of the inherent risks in creek kayaking (“creeking”), and safety is his first priority, for his sake as well as his fellow paddlers. “You’re always as strong as your weakest paddler,” he said, “You’re all trying to get down the river together. You’re relying on your skills but you’re also relying on your partners and whether they can be relied on to rescue you. We haven’t had any deaths in a long time, but there definitely have been some near drownings.” Over the last few years, the creeking scene has grown, but is still small in size as the tide of kayakers taking part ebbs and flows. The rush of charging down canyons has hooked people, but even as the sport is found by some, others leave to new areas or other priorities, like kids, take first place. Jacks’ life has also changed with the arrival of a baby on the scene, one that he has taken some advantage of, he ruefully admitted. “I hate to admit it in front of my partner,” he said over the phone from Vernon, “but I maybe took advantage of the fact that it’s bottle and boob for the first year and all I can do is little maintenance things.” This year, he put in over 60 days of paddling between shifts at work. Creeking is a year-round sport, with water levels being one deciding factor whether a route can be navigated safely. This year’s high water levels meant getting out on previously unapproachable pools. “This year, we proved some old legends wrong. We got on the hippy hole on the Upper Whatshan,” Jacks said proudly. His passion for kayaking Kootenay waterways has also cascaded into an increase of awareness about consumption and conservation. Jacks also recognizes, like most of modern life, there is an inherent tension between the two, one example from the paddling world is the increased ability to ac-
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cess rivers and creeks thanks to roads being built, and the attendant destruction that is wrought in the process. Even so, he takes a staunch stance against IPPs. “The idea of building more and more projects on smaller, more delicate water systems, it’s death by a thousand cuts. It cripples what we have as an intact ecosystem,” said the paddler. “The states is way ahead of us in terms of decommissioning dam sites, which is well ahead of what we do here in Canada. We’re still looking to build dams. It’s old tech. All run of river is is dam diversion and running it down a pipe.” Jacks has noticed an increase in activity on Independent Power Projects (IPPs), particularly in the Burton area, something that gives him an uneasy feeling. The dams themselves are just one disturbance among many in the process of putting them in, said Jacks, all of which have consequences that are unknown: “You’ve built the roads, the
transmission lines and ruined animal pathways, and fish migration that has been around for millions of years. No one knows what the implications will be.” Last March, Jacks showed his movie “Deep Runs the Canyon” at the North Valley Mountain Film Festival in New Denver as part of a campaign to increase awareness of IPP developments in the area and showcase the waterways that could be affected by the projects. This year, the videographer-paddler-climber-explorer hasn’t done any video work at all, but it is something that he hopes to return to once he has more time and upgraded digital equipment. “Everything computer-wise in my life needs upgrading,” said Jacks. “I’m a very nitpicky, meticulous editor and when your computer crashes in the middle of everything, it’s very frustrating.” Even so, he is hoping to bring a slideshow to the upcoming film festival.
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All Seniors in the community welcome to attend all Activities Any questions Call Judy at 265-3056 (eve.) or 265-3692
ROTARY VILLA LOUNGE Monday: BINGO 7:00 pm at the New Lounge Thursday: Soup & Bun Day 12:00 Noon at the New Lounge
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Monday: Bingo 10:30 am Ice cream 1:00 pm Tuesday: Piano 10:00 am Junior Volunteers 3:30 pm Wednesday: Minto Medical Bus to Vernon Departs ALH 7:00am - Arrives Vernon 10:30 am Departs Vernon mid pm - Arrives Nakusp 6:00 pm Thursday: Church 10:30 am Friday: Exercises 10:30 am Gentlemen’s Afternoon 1:00 pm To contact the Recreation Dept. or to book a seat on the Minto Medical Bus for Vernon phone 265-3622 ext 259
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OPINION
Many voices speak out against IPPs Editor, The Arrow Lakes Environment Stewardship Society is committed in taking a stand against IPPs – especially those proposed for the Arrow region. Here are some excerpts of what some people have said about proposed Arrow IPPs: I say NO to all independent power producers and YES to a moratorium on all IPPs in B.C. until they are regionally planned, environmentally appropriate, and publically owned. A. Barbasiewicz Burton As president of the Slocan Streamkeepers and Steering Committee member on the Columbia Basin Watershed Network, I would like to echo the sentiment of others. We have addressed issues arising from proposals for Independent Power Projects at other locations in the Kootenays – Glacier/Howser and locally, a project on Koch Creek in the Slocan Valley. In summary, it’s disappointing to know this will all happen again in the Arrow waterways of St. Leon, Burton, Snow, Caribou, Stone, the Illecillewaet and the Incomappleux. There is no question, because of their hight ecological value, our community will oppose these projects. Jennifer Yeow Passmore I wish to add my voice to those who oppose Independent Power Projects. They are detrimental to fish and fish habitat, and therefore to all wildlife that rely on fish – bear, osprey, eagles, herons to name a few. A moratorium on IPPs in perpetuity is the only ethical, acceptable decision the government can make. P. McMechan Burton IPP licensing no longer has a welcome place in the upper Columbia Basin. People here are aware that they have over-contributed to provincial hydro production. Significant damming of the Columbia/Kootenay River systems already provide over 50 per cent of hydro power in this province. The trickle down environmental costs in terms of water quality, species alteration, climate change, lost agriculture, life style and recreational opportunity are only
recently starting to be understood. As that understanding increases so does our reluctance to further involve our place in this destruction. The licences reflect only commodification of precious natural systems and do not reflect local values. We already gave enough! Gerry Nellestijn, Coordinator The Salmo River Watershed I wish to protest against Independent Power Producers because I care about our rivers. I care about the environment and I care about what we will be leaving for our granchildren. I support a moratorim on all IPPs in B.C. until they are regionally planned, environmentally appropriate and publically owned. D.Colmen Arrow Park I write with particular concern about rivers and streams in the Columbia Basin. The Columbia Basin already has numerous large dams that provide a very large percentage of power in BC. The Arrow Lakes fishery was heavily impacted. The B.C. government and BC Hydro, and in more recent years the Department of Oceans and Fisheries, have worked for years to restore the fish in the Arrow Lakes Reservoir. In the six years from 2003 to 2008, the Columbia Basin Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program spent a minimum of $11.87 million of public money restoring fish in the Arrow Lakes Reservoir and Kootenay Lake. Since 1999 Columbia Basin Trust and the Columbia Power Corporation have contributed an additional $1.5 million to fish fertilization on the upper Arrow Lake alone. Today the recreational lake fishery is worth $1 million direct revenue per year in the local community, and an additional $2 million indirect revenue. Your government has been making a great show of saving fish on the lake while you have been destroying the spawning habitat in the river and creek valleys with overcutting and IPPs. Now you are targeting our rivers and creeks for IPPs that will likely be the death of our fish. Don’t talke to us about “mitigation.” The mitigation for the big dams has only barely worked and now you are proposing to squander the money that’s been spent and deal another blow to
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the fish. No IPPS in the Arrow Lakes basin. Your IPPs and pipelines are building crowds and crowds of people against the Liberal government. Anne Sherrod Vallhalla Wilderness Society New Denver We have received a number of letters regarding these projects with numerous concerns
ranging from environmental to financial. It is important that the provincial government take these concerns seriously. As well as the potential environmental impacts on this special area, it is a fact that many of the current government’s contracts with private sector power producers resulted in a large financial loss to BC Hydro this past spring. Adrian Dix and B.C.’s New Democrats are committed to restoring the regulatory role
of the B.C. Utilities Commission, putting a moratorium on signing any further independent power contracts, and reviewing existing contracts to determine whether they are in the public interest. Please continue to speak out for what you believe in and to stand up for the protection of what is most valuable. Edna Brown Constituency Assistant for Katrine Conroy, MLA Kootenay West
We can learn from nature’s genius Contributed by David Suzuki
I’ve always been more interested in organisms that can move on their own than in stationary plants. But when I canoe or hike along the edge of lakes or oceans and see trees that seem to be growing out of rock faces, I am blown away. How do they do it? Think about a seed. Once it lands, it’s stuck. It can’t move to find better soil, moisture or sunlight. It’s able to create every part of itself to grow and reproduce with the help of air, water and sun. After it sprouts and sends out roots and leaves, other species want to eat it. It can’t run, hide or fight back. It’s a wonder trees are able to survive at all, yet they can flourish and live for hundreds of years. They’re evolutionary wonders that have developed a bag of chemical tricks to ward off predators, infections, storms and fires, and ways to communicate and even share scarce resources. In Ecuador’s Yasuni National Park, I saw a tree that is reputed to “walk!” We have much to learn by studying nature and taking the time to tease out its secrets. Biomimicry, a word coined by biologist and writer Janine Benyus, means to copy nature. It’s a science that asks “What does nature do?” instead of “What’s it for?” – the question usually posed by human endeavour. Since life originated some 3.9-billion years ago, organisms have been confronted with strikingly similar challenges: where
to find nourishment, how to keep from being eaten, what to do when infected by a parasite or disease, what to do with bodily wastes, and how to reproduce and ensure offspring survive. Over billions of years and in billions of species, the solutions to these problems have been myriad, often subtle – even surprising – but always highly informative. Almost all species that have existed are estimated to have gone extinct within an average of a few million years. Humans are an infant species, a mere 150,000 years old. But, armed with a massive brain, we’ve not only survived, we’ve used our wits to adapt to and flourish in habitats as varied as deserts, Arctic tundra, tropical rainforests, wetlands and high mountain ranges. We’ve accelerated the rate of cultural evolution far beyond the speed of biological or genetic change. Technological creativity has been critical to our success. From the time we first picked up a stick or rock to get at something or defend ourselves, we’ve devised tools like bows and arrows, knives and axes, and needles and pottery. Those often took decades, centuries or millennia to hone and improve. Now, new technology comes along weekly. These powerful innovations affect our lives, and the way we live and think of ourselves. When I did my first television series in 1962, the medium was denigrated as the “boob tube.” We said it jokingly, but it reflected an anxiety about the negative aspects
of this new instrument. Over and over, we have become enamoured with the immediate benefits of technological innovation without recognizing deleterious consequences. When DDT and other pesticides were introduced, we knew nothing of biomagnification, that molecules could be concentrated hundreds of thousands of times up the food web. And no one had a clue that the sun’s ultraviolet radiation would cleave chlorine free radicals from CFC molecules and ravage the ozone layer. Think of all the psychological and social effects, to say nothing of ecological impacts, we now see from the ubiquity of computers, cellphones and video games. We need to look at the way we create and introduce technology. Perhaps it’s time to ask, “Why do we need this?” “Does it improve our lives in a significant way?” And then we may ask, “What are the wider repercussions of this invention throughout nature and over time?” If we asked, with greater humility, “How does nature solve problems?” we might find solutions that would avert or minimize negative consequences. I’ve always been struck by the fact that when an animal poops, insects and fungi immediately jump on and start feasting. Nature doesn’t waste. If all the “waste” we create could become another organism’s food or the material for another useful process, we might even eliminate the word waste altogether.
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Community forests branch out Contributed by Alex Atamenenko, MP
Community forests are commonly referred to as a “small tenure,” but their hopes and aspirations are anything but small. Community forests were created to support local livelihoods and to promote innovation and economic diversification. They also encourage communication and the development of relationships within communities and with First Nations. They provide opportunities for local training and skills development. Forest companies will change owners or come and go. However, community forests and the communities that manage them are here to stay. With area-based, long-term tenures, incentives are created for long term investment in the land. It is in the interest of these communities to manage their local forests for a range of values, including local jobs, wildfire mitigation and community interface planning, recreation infrastructure and small scale, local bioenergy. There are five community forests in the B.C. Southern-Interior riding – Kaslo, Harrop –Procter,
West Boundary, Keremeos, and Princeton – and the accounts of benefits derived from their operations are growing steadily. For example, Kaslo contributed funds to build the new clubhouse at the Kaslo Golf Club, a timber framed structure that also employed a local company for design and construction. Harrop-Procter is the first community forest with Forest Stewardship Council Certification. With their low annual allowable harvest and a focus on protection of watershed values, they have established a small mill to turn their round trees into dimensional lumber products. While community forestry holds great potential for B.C. communities, the economic and ecological changes facing the forest sector as a whole present significant challenges. The British Columbia Community Forest Association (BCCFA) is working to help its members manage for future success. At the recent BCCFA conference in Kaslo, delegates heard about the latest research on how to approach long term forest management in the context of climate change. They learned about the
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importance of understanding and monitoring the patterns and impacts of local change and they were introduced to some practical tools to analyze their vulnerabilities and risk. The new insights and tools will assist community forest managers to adapt their decision making to future conditions. Community forests are seeking to diversify their operations and to capture more value for the wood harvested. WoodSourceBC.com is a new BCCFA initiative which helps to attract a wide group of log buyers and value added manufacturers to the community forest product and to partnership opportunities. Value added manufacturing can provide as much as ten times the jobs for each cubic metre of wood as can a primary breakdown facility. The higher value product can also provide for an alternative log market for community forests and other small tenures. Value added is a good deal for communities because it can contribute to new jobs, youth retention, economic diversification and community stability. For more information, visit www.bccfa.ca
The Mayor and Council invite you to drop in to the Emergency Services Building for a FINANCIAL OPEN HOUSE on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Location: Nakusp Emergency Services Building 300 8th Ave N.W. Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM The purpose of the Open House is to give residents the opportunity to give input on the level of services provided by the Village for the 2013 budget and to answer questions about where your tax dollars go. Village management staff including the CAO, CFO and managers of each department will be on hand with the Mayor and Council to answer your questions and show you our displays illustrating the activities of each department. Refreshments will be served!! Drop in format. If you have ever wondered how much the Village spends on snow clearing, how much the electricity generated by those solar panels on the auditorium roof cut hydro costs, what the costs of operating the hot springs are or any other questions about the Village Ànances and your taxes…please drop in and see us!
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Telus responds to letter about towers Editor; TELUS would like to respond to Linda Louise’s letter of October 27. Over the past five years there have been 128 motor vehicle accidents along Highway 6 between Playmor Junction and Nakusp of which 62 resulted in injuries or deaths. Improving cell phone coverage along the highway won’t eliminate accidents but it will enable motorists to more quickly call for help when they need it most, which could help save lives. Please allow me to offer a quote directly from the World Health Organization (WHO) website on the subject of health effects of exposure to low power electromagnetic fields such as those used by cell phone towers: “In the area of biological ef-
fects and medical applications of non-ionizing radiation approximately 25,000 articles have been published over the past 30 years. Despite the feeling of some people that more research needs to be done, scientific knowledge in this area is now more extensive than for most chemicals. Based on a recent in-depth review of the scientific literature, the WHO concluded that current evidence does not confirm the existence of any health consequences from exposure to low level electromagnetic fields,” World Health Organization. The radio frequency signals from cell towers are similar to those in use for many decades in televisions, radios and other household devices. Health Canada and B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer also affirm that the low-
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power signals from cell phone towers pose no known health risks. TELUS’ proposed cell towers along Highway 6 will fully comply with Health Canada’s Safety Code 6, which is required by law. Safety Code 6 is one of the most stringent safety standards in the world and is very similar to the ICNIRP standards used throughout most of Europe. We understand how important wireless service is to the local economy, public safety and preserving property values so we are working hard to ensure wireless service coverage and capacity are there when needed. Jim Johannsson TELUS Director, Public Consultation – Wireless Networks
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The Village of Nakusp is seeking a qualiÀed, energetic person to Àll in as a Casual Equipment Operator in the Public Works department. The Casual Equipment Operator is a fully experienced working position, responsible for performing a variety of general and speciÀc duties: operating machinery and equipment (backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, garbage truck, snow plows, tractors, etc); assists in the service, maintenance and installation of the water and sewer distribution system, and the maintenance of streets and sidewalks (snow removal, sanding); garbage collection; and other duties that may be assigned from time to time. Physical work (i.e. digging, lifting of heavy items, heavy equipment maintenance, etc.) is also required. Candidates must have the following: • • • • • • •
High School graduation (or equivalent); Valid Operators Drivers License, Class 5, with air endorsement; A minimum of two (2) years experience in the operation of related equipment – preferably in a municipal setting; Occupational First Aid and CPR C CertiÀcation Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instruction; WHMIS
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TrafÀc control certiÀcation; General welding, fabricating and/or carpentry skills with a mechanical aptitude; Familiarity with water and waste water distribution and treatment; Experience in a municipal public works environment.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. This is a fully experienced working level position, working on a casual, as needed basis. Some overtime may be required on an infrequent basis; and occasional early morning shifts are also part of the work schedule. A complete classiÀcation speciÀcation is available to interested candidates at the Village ofÀce. A Criminal Records Search will be conducted on the background of the successful candidate. NOTE: The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) has been certiÀed as the bargaining agent for the employees of the Village of Nakusp. The successful candidate would be required to become a member of CUPE Local 2450. WAGE: $17.74 per hour Interested applicants should submit their resume, listing experience, qualiÀcations and references, to: Chief Administrative OfÀcer Village of Nakusp, Box 280, Nakusp, B.C., V0G 1R0 CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 4:30 PM NOVEMBER 16, 2012
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On Saturday, November 17, the Arrow Lakes Arts Council is presenting the second concert in this season’s Concert Series. Ballet Kelowna is performing at the Auditorium of the Nakusp Arena Complex, and the dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. Ballet Kelowna is returning to Nakusp to celebrate its 10th Anniversary by performing Double Variations. It is a program of contrasts and collaborations: good versus evil in Swan Lakes’s White Swan and Black Swan ‘pas de deux,’ a ballet of egos, and a world premiere from two of Vancouver’s most exciting choreographers. Inspired by the Canadian Lignes et
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Points the new ballet Double Variations is co-choreographed by two of Vancouver’s most dynamic and divergent talents, Simone Orlando and Joe Laughlin. The Arrow Lakes Arts Council would like to thank Casa Mandala, Duncastle B ’n B and Margo’s Sunnyhills Lodging for Hosting Ballet Kelowna. Come and join us on Saturday, November 17, at 7:30 p.m. to see and enjoy an evening of beautiful dance at the Auditorium of the Nakusp Arena Complex. Tickets are available at the Bon March/Dollar Store or at the door. Doors will be open at 7:00 p.m.
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Marilyn Boxwell Seniors helping seniors For many rural communities facing similar challenges to those of the Nakusp region, the search for affordable rental housing, especially by members of the older population now trying to make ends meet while living sparingly on a fixed income, is becoming an increasing concern. However, the good news for Nakusp area pensioners Ellen and Tom and many others like them, is that some relief from the added stress, brought about by unexpected economic circumstances not of their own making, may well be in sight. A BC Housing rent subsidy program commonly referred to as “SAFER” (Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters) is a financial benefit designed specifically for those aged 60 years and older who meet eligibility requirements which are clearly laid down by the B.C. government, sponsor of
the program. Applicants upon acceptance can expect to receive varying degrees of direct (nontaxable) cash assistance intended to help offset the rising cost of rental accommodation. An additional increase in the heat allowance is also available through the program. According to the BC Housing service representative I spoke with recently, SAFER’s purpose is to provide the greatest subsidy to persons with the least amount of income. If you meet all of the following conditions, you may be eligible: -you pay rent for your home -you are either a Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant or are authorized to take up permanent residence (for those aged 60-64). -you and your spouse (with whom you are living) have resided in BC for the full 12 months immediately preceding filing of your application -you have lived in Canada for at least one year, as an adult -you are paying in excess of 30% of your household gross monthly income (before tax) on rent. This includes the cost of pad rental for a manufactured home (trailer) which you own and occupy -Your gross (before tax) monthly household income does not exceed the following amounts: singles ($2,033); couples ($2,217); couples ($2,217); Shared accommodation ($1,625).
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Note that you will not be eligible if you are under the age of 60 or if you live in subsidized housing or a residential care facility which is funded by the Ministry of Health. Also, if you are paying room and board, just 50 per cent of your rent payment is subsidized. SAFER does not cover board, cable, parking, laundry or other personal services. The program is also not available if you or your family receives income assistance through the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance (welfare), since a “shelter allowance” is already included as part of your assistance benefit. The “income assistance” disqualification does not, however, refer to recipients of the BC Medical Services Plan or Federal Government financial entitlements for which you are deemed eligible such as a Survivor’s Allowance or Canada Pension Plan benefit, as long as you are aged 60 years or older. SAFER application forms and explanatory brochures may be downloaded from the internet (www.bchousing.org). Additional information and qualifying details concerning SAFER as well as other BC Housing programs (for example details of the HASI grant intended to pay for certain permanently stationed-in-the-home or property mobility aids for the elderly or physically disabled persons of any age as described in the last column) is also available by calling toll-free 1-800-257-7756.
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In Honour of those who served.
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Sunday, November 11th at 10:00am in the Legion Hall A Parade to the Cenotaph will be followed with a short service, then there will be 2 minutes silence and the laying of wreaths. All members of the community are invited to attend. Upon return from Cenotaph there will be tea & coffee for adults. Hot chocolate & cookies for the children served in the Hall following the parade.
STOP AND TAKE TIME TO REMEMBER! “At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them”
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REMEMBER Kristy Robins accepts a check on behalf of Nakusp Minor Hockey from Poppy Chair Cheryl Truax for $1,086.70. Minor hockey’s numbers are down this year, so every donation helps. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS
Wear a poppy in remembrance NOV. 6, 1952
Letter to the Editor: Buy a poppy in remembrance Dear Sir: In a very few days the citizens of the Arrow Lakes will once more be asked to remember the dead of two world wars. By wearing a poppy and where possible in places of business, churches and schools and in the windows of homes and on the cars. I know that in the minds of some people, the annual poppy campaign is placed in the same category as other charitable appeals, and the question is often asked, why should not the poppy fund, which is a campaign, be part of the community chest, which are many campaigns. I would indeed be grateful, Mr. Editor, for the further space necessary to answer this question. Let us go back first of all to the years 1914 and 1918 when Canada was engaged in its first world war. There are names that
I would like to bring to your memory out of that conflict. Do you remember Ypres, Passchendaele, Vimy Ridge, Saint Julien, the Somme? In World War Two we have Ortona, Falaise, Dieppe; any significance? Or have these names already faded from the consciousness of all but a few to whom they have a very personal meaning? If these names mean anything to you, then the poppy fund will be for you much more than just another charity drive! The poppy campaign is twofold in its purpose and the most important of these is the Legion’s self-imposed duty of ensuring that every Canadian wears a poppy, or displays a wreath on Remembrance Day, thereby participating in the act of remembrance and helping to call to the mind of every citizen the thought that the price of our freedom is sacrifice. The struggle is still going on. Now [names] like Seoul and Pyongagang are being associated with our service men. Canadian men, [our] indomitable and courage, are still shedding their blood and giving their lives on foreign
battle fields for one purpose alone. For no matter how clouded the side issue might be, there can be no doubt that the only reason for making sacrifices of this magnitude is the preservation of the kind of freedom we enjoy in this country... The blood red poppy of Flanders is immortalized as an emblem of sacrifice and remembrance for the honouring of the thousands who died in foreign lands, laying down their lives for those things which we as Canadians cherish. It speaks to us of sacrifice. It calls upon us to remember not only those who still suffer from honourable wounds and disabilities, it challenges us to serve in peace as in war: to help those who need our help, to protect those who need our protecting. In purchasing your poppy we ask you to do so in that spirit. Thanking you, Mr. Editor, for granting me this space in your paper. Very sincerely, E.F. Edgington
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VETERANS, WHO ARE OUT TAKING PART IN THE POPPY CAMPAIGN THIS TIME OF YEAR, ALL HAVE DIFFERENT STORIES OF THEIR TIME SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES. WHAT THEY LEARNED FROM THEIR TIME MIGHT TEACH YOU SOMETHING TOO.
Harvey Truax has been with the Legion for 44 years, helping with programs for the young and old alike. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS
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Every year in November, the poppy-bearing vets are out offering up the red flowers on a pin in exchange for your donation. Guy Duchaine and Harvey Truax are two veterans who are helping with the poppy campaign this year. Their stories of what they gained from enlisting are different in some ways, and in others very similar. Harvey Truax joined up in 1960 when he was 20 years old. “I’d always wanted to,” said Truax, who grew up on a farm in Matheson, Ontario and was emboldened to enlist when his neighbour joined the airforce. It was an opportunity for him to get an education and a trade, something not available in Matheson. After basic training in London, ON, Truax became part of the Army Signal Corps, who were responsible for communications. There, he was a radio operator and electrician, and it was there, too, that he learned to love motorcycles. “In the communication corps, we had our own bikes,” said Truax, who is still an avid rider to this day. But his adventures didn’t end there; he also earned his paratrooper wings and has jumped out of planes an incredible 82 times. Truax said the view was unbelievable, it was amazing what you saw once your chute was open and you were coming in to land. His service took him overseas to Gaza as part of peacekeeping. At the time, Egypt and Israel were trading rockets back and forth, which was nerve wracking for patrolling peacekeepers. “At times it was real tense,” Truax told the Arrow Lakes News. One of the most rewarding times with the Armed Forces for Truax was setting up a cadets program in Mackenzie, in northern
B.C. “It was really rewarding, seeing how kids advance themselves,” he commented, noting that there wasn’t much for young folks to do up there, which could lead to trouble. Now the program gives out a Harvey Truax Trophy each year for the top cadet.
Duchaine was part of the Engineering Corps, and also travelled to the Middle East on peacekeeping missions. He also travelled to the most northern parts of Canada, setting up military facilities there, too. In the army, Duchaine said, you can trust what people say
Learning about himself and other people in the army shaped the direction of Guy Duchaine’s life. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS
Truax has been part of the Legion for over four decades, and is very active with programs for all ages, from youth to seniors. Guy Duchaine’s service started about the same time, in ‘61, but with a very different beginning. Duchaine was the black sheep from a family of means, and it was just a matter of time before he ended up in court. The judge gave him a choice between Juvenile Detention or the army, so Duchaine chose the latter. “It was the best decision I made,” he told the Arrow Lakes News. In the army, he was taught how to deal with his anger. When you’re in the army, he said, you’re meeting people who are very angry, so you have to be very calm. It was there that he learned not only how to deal with his feelings but also how to motivate other people and work as a team.
because everyone is working together. It took him a few years to adjust to civilian life where that isn’t necessarily the case after he left the service in 1982. His experience learning how to work with people and motivate them to do more than they thought they could, translated into working with different companies teaching those lessons he learned in the army. The education that both Duchaine and Truax received being part of the armed forces are not only skills that they use to this day, but an attitude of camaraderie that they bring wherever they go. If you’ve got time, this year, when you’re getting your poppy, ask the veteran who is standing outside about his time in the Armed Forces. What you will hear will be an interesting story, no doubt.
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This Week in History This Week in History features a selection of stories from the Arrow Lakes News archives
NOV. 6, 1952
Your weekly Newspaper The Arrow Lakes News, like every other weekly newspaper, is a business organization, providing a public service, for a profit. That is an accepted definition of a weekly. In the nineteenth century, publication of weekly newspapers was the happy hunting ground of unsuccessful politicians, long-haried aristes [sic] and earnest souls striving for the uplift of mankind. The editorial department was usually the “highbrow” variety, while the mechanical department was entrusted to tramp printers. These latter were marvellous craftsmen, when they were sober. The infant mortality among weekly newspapers was tremendous. In modern times, the publisher of a weekly has be come a business man with a highly developed sense of publishing service. The printers are respectable members of society, with the strongest union in America. Weeklies are now run on a business-like basis. A paper must make profit for it must be subsidized. And no subsidized newspaper is free. The only way to have a free press is to have independent journals with have to look neither to state nor to political party and financial assistance. Therefore, to be independent, a
paper must be a business organization making a profit. The weekly is dedicated to public service, in particular, service to the community it serves. In every community in Canada, all worthwhile community efforts receive columns of publicity and editorial support. A weekly editor is usually automatically appointed as a publicity committee member for any campaign, be it Victory Bonds, Red Cross, salvage or community chest. Therefore a weekly newspaper is a business organization providing a public service for a profit.
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Arrow Lakes Schools The attending population of the district continues to increase, chiefly in the Nakusp and Lower attendance areas of the district. The present classroom accommodation is just sufficient to take care of the present attendance. At Nakusp, where two years ago we had two old classrooms available, now both theses rooms are in use for classes. We reported to you last year that the Board intended to provide all the down lake schools with electric lighting. This has been carried out.
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Almost emergency conditions were experienced at the hospital this weekend, with 14 inpatients in the various wards, including two new-borns. The new arrivals and their mothers, Mrs. Louise Robson and Mrs. Charles Siska are coming along nicely. Other patients are: Mrs. Helena Dicke, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Falkiner, Miss Rose Marie Masson, Mr. Fred Makortoff, Mr. Roy Wegner, Mr. Thomas Carpenter, Mr. Chris Hamling, Mrs. Clara Hirst, Mrs. K. Neubrand and Mrs. A. M. Taylor
The obtaining of a new Radio receiving Licence is mandatory on April 1 or as soon thereafter as possible. Under the Radio Act, 1938, the Department of Transport is now only required to collect the licence fee from all radio owners but may prosecute where necessary to enforce the Act. Department of Transport
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early learning program for children 0-6. Free drop-in for parents, caregivers and their children; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Nakusp Elementary School Strong Start building.
Meets at Terra Pondera, 97 2nd Ave in Nakusp, 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, NOV. 8
STRONG START IN FAUQUIER 9:15 a.m. - 11:45 p.m. at
Monashee Avenue.
Fauquier Communication Centre.
FELDENKRAIS WITH TYSON Begins 9:15 a.m. Contact Tyson Bartel 250-226-6826 or thaigouch@ yahoo.com for more info.
STORY TIME AT NAKUSP LIBRARY Listen to a story for kids between 10 and 11 a.m. DROP-IN HOCKEY Bring your own equipment; $2 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
STRONG START IN EDGEWOOD From 12:45-3:15 p.m. at 409 Monashee Avenue. PUBLIC SKATING The rink is open from 3-4:45 p.m., $2. ZUMBA Try the dancing fitness class for free at 6 p.m. on Nov. 5; classes will run Mondays and Wednesdays at 6-7 p.m. for $5, plus a one-time fee of $20. For info: www.
STRONG START IN EDGEWOOD From 9:15 a.m. at 409 TAI CHI AT THE LEGION Be-
CLASSES FOR YOUTH At the Nakusp & District Sports Complex at 200 8th Ave NW, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact Michael Garvey: 250-265-1778 or michealfq@shaw.ca. ACOA Adult Children of Alcoholics; Terra Pondera at 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, NOV. 10
ginners’ class begins at 9:30 a.m. PUBLIC SKATING The rink is open from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3 - 4:45 p.m. for only $2. STRONG START 12:30 p.m. at Nakusp Elementary School Strong Start building. BINGO AT THE LEGION Every Thursday, try your luck at bingo. Doors open 6 p.m. BADMINTON At NSS Gym 7 to 9 p.m.; $30/yr or $3/ drop in, Plus $15 insurance fee. Beginners welcome. For more info: 250-265-3326.
SOUP AND BUN LUNCH Have
FRIDAY, NOV. 9
MONDAY, NOV. 12
STRONG START At 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
DROP-IN HOCKEY 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. at the arena.
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lunch and check out the bake table and gift table at Robertson Memorial United Church (117 3rd Ave. NW) 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
ANDY AND EVE DESAUNOY’S BIRTHDAY Friends and family
North Nakusp Towing Ltd. 250-265-4406
To all those who have served, we would like to say,
Thank You! Through your efforts and sacrifice, freedom continues to ring throughout our land. We will be closed on Monday, November 12th #95 6th Avenue N.W, Nakusp 250-265-4155
0N REMEMBRANCE DAY Take time to honour those men and women who fought and sacriÀced their lives for our home and country.
Since 1923
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are invited to come celebrate their milestone birthdays at the Nakusp Senior Citizens Centre (210 8th Ave.) 1-3 p.m.
SUNDAY, NOV. 11 REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY Starts 10 a.m. at Legion. BC TRANSIT BUS TO NAKUSP HOT SPRINGS Catch the bus outside Overwaitea before 1:15 p.m. and get it after your soak at 3:35 p.m. at the hot springs.
Take time today. Quietly say the words to those who serve, be they old or be they young. Take time throughout the day and remember their sacrifice, and most especially remember those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom and are not here in flesh to hear the words.
PEOPLES PHARMACY 88 Broadway Street, Nakusp • 250-265-2228 Monday - Friday: 9 am to 5:30 pm Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm (pharmacist available by appointment)
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Influenza clinics continue after testing Black Press
Seasonal influenza clinics are proceeding in B.C. after use of one of the vaccines was briefly suspended for further testing. Health Canada announced Wednesday that Novartis-made vaccines have been approved for
use in Canada and Europe after an investigation of one batch in Europe. B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall said the suspension was precautionary and related to effectiveness, and there is no safety concern. There are dedicated flu vac-
cination clinics at public health units, family doctors and pharmacists. To find the nearest clinic, use the flu clinic locator at www. immunizebc.ca or call Healthlink BC at 8-1-1. The annual influenza vaccination gives priority to higher-risk
patients such as seniors and those with chronic diseases, who receive the vaccine at no charge. Seasonal influenza is a severe respiratory illness that is responsible for hundreds of deaths in B.C. each year. Because influenza is spread
through sneezing, coughing and contact with contaminated surfaces, B.C. regulations have been changed to require all employees in health facilities or other contact points with high-risk groups to either get the influenza shot or wear a mask.
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All offers expire December 15, 2012. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See Service Advisor for complete details. Applicable taxes and provincial levies not included. Dealer may sell for less. Only available at participating locations. 1Storage term is at the Dealer’s sole discretion, up to a maximum of one year. ††In order to receive a local competitor’s advertised price: (i) tires must be purchased and installed at your participating Ford Dealer; (ii) customer must present the competitor’s actual local advertisement (containing the lower price) which must have been printed within 30 days of the sale; and (iii) the tires being purchased must be the same brand, sidewall, speed and load ratings as shown in the competitive advertisement. Offer only available at participating Ford dealerships. This offer is valid on the cost of the tire only and does not include labour costs, valve stems, mounting, balancing, disposal, and taxes. Offer does not apply to advertised prices outside of Canada, in eBay advertisements, by tire wholesalers and online tire retailers, or closeout, special order, discontinued and clearance/liquidation offers. Limited time offer. Offer may be cancelled or changed at any time without prior notice. See your Service Advisor for details. VFord Protection Plan is only available for non-commercial cars and light trucks. If an eligible Ford, Motorcraft® or Ford-approved part fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, wear out or rust through, it will be replaced at no charge as long as the original purchaser of the part owns the vehicle on which the part was installed. Labour is covered for the first 12 months or 20,000 km (whichever occurs first) after the date of installation. Emergency brake pads are not eligible under this plan. See Service Advisor for complete details and limitations. ‡‡ Rebate offers are manufacturer’s mail-in rebates. Rebates available on select Hankook, Continental (credit card gift card), General Tire (credit card gift card), Goodyear, Dunlop, Pirelli, Yokohama, Bridgestone (credit card gift card), Firestone (credit card gift card), Michelin and Toyo tires. Offers are valid on qualifying sets of four tires, purchased and installed at participating locations during the respective promotion periods for each tire brand. Offer is valid on the cost of the tire(s) only and does not include labour costs, valve stems, mounting, balancing, disposal, and taxes. Amount of rebates, start dates and expiration dates (range from November 20 – December 31, 2012) vary depending on tire manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the customer to submit the required claim forms and proof of purchase to the relevant tire manufacturer with sufficient postage by the required deadline for that rebate offer. See your Service Advisor for complete details and claim forms. ** Excludes emergency brake pads or shoes. Machining or replacement of rotors and drums available at additional cost. © 2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Operation Christmas Child gives you the opportunity to make this Christmas brighter for a needy child. Samaritan's Purse allows you and your family to send a message of love and compassion to children in crisis areas of the world. We welcome the opportunity to join with you to bring a gift of hope, faith and compassion to a needy child this year. Op
Beards, moustaches and many variations thereof will be sprouting from the faces of many men over the next month. GREG NESTEROFF/BLACK PRESS
Claire Paradis Your Editor It’s official, sort of. With November comes the beginning of Movember, a month of folliclefilled follies and fun when men (and ladies, if they can do it) cultivate a crop of facial hair, tickling the delight of grower and onlooker alike. Movember, not Mauvember, is a fund raiser that tempts even the most cleanly-shaved or hirsutly-challenged men to see what happens when they forego laying razor to skin for a month. If a critical mass of curious moustaches and beards are grown by the end of November, I mean
Movember, it could feel like we’ve returned to the days of the Wild West when there were better things to do than shave, like finding gold or living day in and day out in your long johns. Thankfully, for most, Movember does not mean the end of bathing, and that fortunately has not been incorporated into a fund raiser – yet. (Imagine: Crustober! Find out what not bathing for a month is like while raising money for rash and boil research. Ewww.) The new month has its own website, and has been very successful by all accounts in raising awareness of that hidden affliction, prostate cancer. Organizers are expanding the mandate to include opening up discussion about that other often deeply hidden non-topic of conversation: mental illness. Traditionally, men are more stoic than communicative, particularly when it comes to going to the doctor. Fortunately a new generation of men recognize the value in probing more deeply in
order to check health. Movember is a plain-faced approach to talking about men’s health and getting it done. Just get ‘er done! Movember is also a way-fun way to raise money. Just what do these guys look like if they don’t shave? And when it’s all over, how many different facial hairdos can be shaved before the hairy mess is gone? Mountain man, van Dyke, soul patch, those wacky sideburns from the Hunger Games ... why not have fun with what just comes naturally? If recent history is any predictor, the men of Nakusp could find they have some stiff competition from the ladies in the bristle-growing department. This past July, it was a young female contender who walked away with the Weirdest Beard prize. I’m not sure if it’s something in the water, but guys around town might want to ask their bewhiskered lady friends what they use to sprout such impressive beards. Here’s to natural face warmers and bug deterrents: Movember!
Being prepared for the end helps Contributed by Kay Costley-White
Most of us are reluctant to think about the end of our lives, or to consider the impact severe illness and death will have on our loved ones. One of the ways to reduce the stress for our families is to become articulate with the issues, and then plan ahead. What might these issues be? How many people have thought about what care they would like in case of severe illness, such as a stroke? Who do we discuss this with, and how do we document our wishes so that they will be carried out if such an event oc-
curs? What is the difference between a Will and a Living Will? What does an Executor do? Do we know what a Representation Agreement or Power of Attorney are? Lawyer Mike Sweeny will clarify these things and show how they can be used as tools to make things easier for our loved ones. It is the right of all of us to understand how to participate in future health care decisions. Kay Costley-White will discuss some of the medical issues, and show how a Living Will may be used to provide some measure of control over our future care.
We are all going to die some day. Doing what we can to reduce the distress our families will face is a great gift we can give them. The decision making and documentation only have to be done once, then we can get on with living, knowing that we have contributed what we can to the grace and dignity of our passing. Advance Care Planning for the End of Life is being offered by New Denver Hospice, and funded by the Columbia Basin Trust. It will take place Saturday, November 17 from 1-4 p.m. at the Knox Hall in New Denver. Admission is $10.
To take part in this exciting programme, ask for a brochure at the NAKUSP GENERAL STORE. SHOE BOXES AVAILABLE AT NAKUSP GENERAL STORE. 302 Broadway St. Nakusp • 250-265-3444
DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING BOXES AT NAKUSP GENERAL STORE IS NOV 24, 2012 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 Senior Citizens are sponsoring the meat draws in November
Early Bird Membership Campaign
ON NOW: Dues are $50 each Last Prize Draw at the end of November
Remembrance Day Service in the Legion Hall
Sunday, November 11th at 10:00am Parade forms up at 10:45. March to the Cenotaph for laying of wreaths and 2 minutes silence.
Legion Xmas Craft Fair in the Legion Hall November 17th from 10:00am to 3:00pm
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Blood, sweat and cheers: Cougars battle hard at provincials By Ryan Willman, Athletic Dir.
Special to the Arrow Lakes News
The 2012 Boys A Soccer Championships were hosted by the St. Andrews Regional High School in Victoria, B.C. Nakusp qualified for this year’s provincials, earning their right to compete along the other sixteen teams from around the province. The drop of the ball found a stunned West Point Grey Academy team unable to stop Max McCoy from getting the first solid shot on goal, thus putting aside any assumptions that the Cougars were just some bush team. West Point settled their players down and fell into an evenly matched back and forth game that pitted the Wolves technical style of chip passes through the midfield against the Cougars speed and dexterity through the offensive zone. The Nakusp boys battled hard and mustered ten shots on net, but the clock ticked out to a satisfying goose egg draw. The next game found the Cougars right in the heart of sport on the turf fields at the University of Victoria surrounded by two other soccer matches and a shrill girls’ field hockey game. The opponents this go around were Nakusp’s old rivals the Immaculata Mustangs. The game proved to be an even campaign, and at the half the match was still locked in a goalless draw. The second 35 minutes saw a volley of chances as the shot
count went from five to fourteen. Suddenly a break down in the Cougars’ defensive zone saw the Mustangs send a ball towards Nakusp keeper Connor Reimer and in a blink something had gone awfully wrong and the Cougars found themselves on the wrong side of a goal. Nakusp sweeper Kodi Bowman launched a throw-in deep in the Mustangs’ zone and found striker Zach Friedenberger. The Mustangs keeper moved out to the edge of his box to challenge the rush, but an unfazed Zach slipped the ball into the net for the needed equalizer. The goal came right at the “eleventh hour” as the referee blew the games ending whistle. In order to place first in the pool and get a chance at the banner the Cougars needed two specific things to happen; they needed Immaculata and West Point Grey Academy to tie their next game and the Cougars needed to win in their game against the Lakes District Lakers by a margin of five goals. Satisfying these two requirements would force a three-way tie in points, which would then defer to the goal differential to decide the winner. The Cougars upheld their end of the plan by enduring a
bloody battle against the Lakers and achieving the desired and specific win. Miraculously a “dummy” move by striker Dugan McInnes allowed midfielder Nathan Hawe to score the Cougars’ fifth goal of the match late in the second half thereby removing playoff hopes for Nakusp. After their match the Cougar squad crowded around the tournament board outside the field at GNS, eagerly waiting for the results call to come in from the other field. Finally a cell phone rang and after a few short words the organizer walked over to the board, without looking in our direction, and wrote the crushing 1-0 score in favor of Immaculata. “So what does that mean?” one of the juniors asked. “It means the worst we can do is eighth” was the halfhearted reply by a senior thereby summing up the defeatist attitude of the moment, and the boys ambled off to the van to return to the hotel to regroup before playing their next match. About two hours later on the University of Victoria field, the boys in grey successfully shut down an energetic and confident Kelowna Christian Knights squad. The talkative
team in black didn’t intimidate our Cougars as the first two goals by Nathan Hawe and Zach Friedenberger silenced the chatty Knights. The Knights picked up their game for a final push against the struggling Cougars, but a sound defensive effort kept the Knights off the score sheet and at the whistle the Cougars were back in high spirits with a 3-0 win. Things were looking good at the start of the match when a sweet touch pass found Zach Friedenberger rushing towards the net allowing him the opportunity to hammer the ball into the onion sac for an early lead. However the Storm knew their field and patiently proceeded to put the pressure on the Cougars, who couldn’t effectively deal with the confines of a small playing surface and fell to a disheartening 2-1 loss to the Storm. Coming home with a sixth place was an impressive finish for the boys who had to overcome many obstacles for the chance to be involved in the prestigious provincials tournament. Complete tournament results can be found online at; http://bcasoccerprovincials. weebly.com/index.html
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