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Burton Community Learning Centre and SD 10 making space for students Claire paradis Arrow Lakes News

Although it hasn’t been in the papers much, the Burton Community Learning Centre (BCLC) is moving ahead in a big way. The Burton school which no longer holds regular school classes is still being used every day. The BCLC is working on a partnership agreement with School District 10, hammering out who is responsible for what, and getting more classes running in the building. Superintendent/Treasurer Denise Perry is very excited about the facility, and sees the collaboration as an opportunity to offer specialized academic courses to students. At the moment, Nakusp Secondary School uses the building for its Outdoor Education classes, and plans are still in the works for a Search and Rescue training course to be offered to both students over 16 as well as adults and distributed learning students. Burton students are already taking advantage of the opportunities available at the BCLC. The reading centre has local kids volunteering Tuesday evenings, and Burton youngsters have the chance to get out and exercise as part of the frequent athletic events going on in the gym. The collaboration is very supported by the community, Liz Gillis from the BCLC told the Arrow Lakes News. At the moment, com-

munity members pay $2 as a drop in fee or $40 for the year to keep the centre running. Many local groups such as the Arrow Lakes Environmental Stewardship Society also use the space for meetings, making the centre a valuable community resource in Burton. Having community organizations and students both use the space make it a central resource that is welcoming and inclusive, bringing people together and shaping community. Recently, a two-hour wellness workshop given by Petra Allen for cats and dogs brought people together, and they’re sticking together. Thanks to the class and Allen, each Saturday there is now a group of dog walkers that start out from the school in a bunch, talking and walking through the area. It’s made a big difference in town, said Gillis. “There have been dog issues in Burton,” Gillis said. She sees the group as a positive way to influence dog behaviour both through owners trading tips and tricks as well as getting humans and dogs to socialize in a fun atmosphere. The one thing that could be useful to the BCLC board, said Gillis, is a paid coordinator. Right now, volunteers are running the show, but having someone who could dedicate time on a regular basis would be great, she told the Arrow Lakes News.

The Saturday morning Burton dog walking group is just one of the positive byproducts coming out of the Learning Centre. Photo courtesy of Liz Gillis Gillis and Perry are both keen to work together to get students using the space as much as possible. Their two boards will be coming together in March to finalize the agreement, and Gillis sees it as a chance to come up with new and fresh ideas to get students to come to Burton and use the space. Perry agrees, and would like to bring in spe-

cial academy classes which will allow students to earn credits and learn great new skills. “It’s a great space, we don’t want to lose it,” she said. With the momentum the BCLC has, it’s looking like students and community are already using the revamped school, not losing it.

Regional stats reveal slow but steady growth in RDCK By Kyle Kusch

Special to the Arrow Lakes News

New Denver was one of the province’s fastest-growing towns last year, according to BC Stats – even though the increase was very modest. Claire Paradis

BC Stats, the provincial government’s statistical agency, has released its annual population estimates for regional districts and municipalities, and the results show another year of slow-but-steady growth across the Regional District of Central Kootenay. According to BC Stats, the Village of Nakusp recorded an estimated net gain of eleven residents in 2012, bringing the village’s population to 1,544. Indeed, every municipality in the RDCK except Nelson and Creston experienced some measure of growth last year, led by its smallest villages. Leading the way not just in the district but in the entire province was Slocan, which experienced a stunning 10 per cent increase in population last year to place the village at 439 residents. Salmo (1,092; +1.8 per cent),

Silverton (206, +1.5per cent), and New Denver (520, +1.0 per cent) also ranked as some of the province’s fastest-growing towns last year with Kaslo (1,194, +0.8 per cent) also showing growth. Of the larger centres in the district, Nelson stayed even at 9,810; Castlegar was up half-a-percent to 7,958; and Creston experienced its first drop in nearly a decade (5,208; -0.4 per cent). The RDCK’s substantial unincorporated areas, making up over half of the district’s total population of 60,896, also showed slight growth. Overall, the RDCK’s population grew by 0.3 per cent last year. Our neighbour to the west, the Regional District of Kootenay-Boundary experienced substantial losses in the Boundary region, but slight gains in Greater Trail. To the north, the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District also suffered across-the-board population losses,

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Nakusp population experienced net gain in 2012 Regional statistics reveal net gains for area municipalities Stats from page 1 with Golden, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, and Sicamous all losing residents. Tourist-heavy Squamish-Lillooet and resource-rich Peace River continue to be the fastest-growing regional districts of the province, while northern Vancouver Island’s Mount Waddington Regional District lost over two per cent of its population last year. Province-wide, the fastest-growing municipality larger than 5,000 people continues to be the suburban Victoria city of Langford, which grew by three percent last year. On the other end, the fastest-shrinking town was Port Hardy, which lost nearly five per cent of its population. In fact, the top three fastest-shrinking communities last year, and five of the top ten, were on forestry-dependent northern Vancouver Island. Unsurprisingly, B.C.’s two largest cities, Vancouver and Surrey, gained the largest net amounts of residents; their populations now sit at 666,517 and 482,725, respectively. As is typical, the province’s overall population grew another percent to 4,622,573. Each year, BC Stats produces sub-provincial population using indicators like health registrations and residential hydro hook-ups to gauge population growth from one year to the next, account for net census undercount, and assist in local and provincial government planning processes. The entire table of provincial population estimates can be found at BC Stats’ website, http:// www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/ under the Demography heading in the Statistics by Subject tab.

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Regional Workforce Table looks at training needs in future resent the diversity of needs in the region, it was decided to hold focus groups in communities in both East and West Kootenay. Midway, Grand Forks, Trail, Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo and Nakusp all hosted focus groups in the western region, with the final one held in Nakusp on Feb. 22. One of the issues seen in small communities, Selkirk College’s Dean of Instruction Kate Pelletier told the Arrow Lakes News, is the difficulty getting the critical mass of enrolment needed for training courses. The availability of local trainers, funding, transportation and affordable housing are also issues in small centres like Nakusp, she said. “Collaboration is key,” said Pelletier, who has appreciated getting out and talking to people in different communities. “Great solutions are going to come from within.” The upshot of the focus groups and the Table’s work will be a train-

Claire paradis Arrow Lakes News

As the provincial election closes in, the third provincial Regional Workforce Table closes its final focus group right here in Nakusp. The Tables, part of the BC Jobs Plan, have been regionally organized groups examining gaps in and barriers to needed training in three regions in the province. The first two Tables were convened in the western and eastern areas of northern B.C., and like the groups to the north, the Kootenay Table was also comprised of leaders from industry, service providers, educators, economic development organizer, and First Nations. Individuals were identified by stakeholders like Selkirk college and were invited to sit as part of the Table. Recognizing that the 20 people making up the Table couldn’t rep-

ing plan that will attempt to address the needs of the region. The Northwest Regional Workforce Table, for example, identified 34 occupations that are currently in high demand or will be in the next eight years. It was also seen that training for only 21 of those careers could be found in the region, and an analysis provided as to the best way to get people trained. Ingenia Consulting has been contracted to take the Table’s finding and research from sources such as labour market reports and the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute and develop a Skills Training Plan for the Kootenay region. The report is due to government April 15 and will become available to communities in the region subsequently. With the upcoming election on the horizon, it’s impossible to know if the Kootenay Regional Workforce Table will be the last.

Recent projects in Nakusp have highlighted the need for skilled workers and training in the area. Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News

Seniors sign up Just for the Health of it in Burton

Marilyn Boxwell Seniors helping seniors I recently had the pleasure of attending a new and innovative weekly exercise and wellness program designed specifically to meet the varied needs of older persons residing in Burton and other rural communities located throughout the Arrow Lakes. This unique and age-friendly pilot program entitled “Just for the Health of It” (JFHI) takes place each Monday, continuing until the end of the year, at the Burton Community Learning Centre (former Burton School), beginning at 11 a.m. A remarkable drop-in program, with registration of 20 people at present, it has added immeasurably toward setting the

stage for the pleasant introduction to a gentle and well designed physical exercise program for seniors, led by certified BCRPA, Third Age Fitness and Pilates instructors, Roelie van Dam and Anne Ralston. Both have had specialized training in working with mature adults among others. In addition to the exercises, JFHI includes an educational component and group discussion on topics of brain fitness and health literacy. This portion of the program is facilitated by Liz Gillis, Adult Literacy Coordinator, CBAL. This week the group discussion focused on learning to read and understand food labels leading to making appropriate choices. Also one is offered the chance to practice the art of brain exercises and a variety of stimulating games, all of which are intended to heighten one’s intellectual and mental processes as we age. Achieving the goal offers the potential for enhancing alertness, uplifting one’s emotions and helps to reduce brain fog as well as potential mental or emotional depression which tends to affect vulnerable people, especially the elderly and disabled.

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AVAILABLE THROUGH HALCYON HOUSE. Meals On Wheels provides tasty, nutritious hot meals that are delivered to your home by volunteers between 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The cost for this service is $7.00 per meal. To arrange for Meals On Wheels please call Anne at Community Services 250-265-3674 ext. 213 between 8:30am & 4:30pm

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AVAILABLE AT COMMUNITY SERVICES. 16 professionally prepared meals for $100. Orders are to be taken on the 1st & 3rd Monday by 10 am. Pickup is 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. SEVERAL MENU CHOICES! Meals must be prepaid. Call 265-3674.

The program also offers one of the most important aspects of the goal aimed at maintaining one’s personal independence and healthy living practices in action within one’s own home and community. The program serves as a prime venue for making new friends, intended to broaden social interaction amongst one’s peers. By joining forces with others, we can be successful in remaining encouraged, informed and an active part of one’s community resulting in a higher quality of life. “I can’t imagine missing a program session,” said Burton resident Diane Woodhouse, who spoke glowingly of the program.” “I’m meeting new people as never before,” Gale Detta, vicechair of BC Seniors’ Association, added in agreement. The concept of a specialized exercise program for older adults was fully supported by numerous community leaders including Burton Community Learning Centre board member, Dan Freeman, RDCK’s Paul Peterson, CBAL, School District 10 plus other educational and service organizations as well as private citizens, speaks volumes.

The Just For the Health of It crew show the camera their jazz hands on a Monday morning. Photo courtesy of Suzanne Story Funding for “Just for the Health of It” was provided by Seniors’ Housing and Support Initiative, Age Friendly BC and UBCM through a funding application endorsed by the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK). JFHI is a fine example of people who succeed by working together in a positive and cooperative vein. As the program instigator, Liz Gillis brings to the forefront her considerable professional training and background experience working and melding ideas with seniors in the rapidly changing field of health and health literacy as well as community-based social work. A distinctive feeling of solidarity often occurs when people gather

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SPECIAL EVENTS AT HALCYON HOUSE

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

together to express their collective conviction of the importance of a common interest such as is demonstrated here. Hopefully there will be further active consideration geared toward the development of similar programs and resources of special interest to older persons and their younger families, benefitting others throughout the district. This in turn will lead to an expanded awareness amongst those who are considering relocating permanently to our magnificent part of the province, to join forces with its diversified field of opportunity and caring all-ages populace, within the near future.

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HALCYON HOUSE ACTIVITIES Exercises/Birthday Teas – Joyce Social Time – Dawna, Karen Bingo – Delorus, Jean Cards – Caroline, Ileen Tai Chi – Barb Time Wise – Simon Church – Hilary, Bea Burton Church – Gale Always welcome new student/ adult volunteers! Contact: Karolina Moskal at 250-265-3692

MINTO HOUSE ACTIVITIES (Located at the Arrow Lakes Hospital)

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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More on theodicy, and the power of prayer

John Perkins A Rational View Natural disasters cause problems for the devout. Either they try to explain why these events occur under the aegis of an allegedly omnipotent and loving god or, if they find resistance to that explanation, they talk about the inscrutability of their god or suggest that everything will be set straight in the afterlife. This affords atheists the opportunity to repeat, yet again, that natural disasters don’t really measure up to most religious people’s idea of a loving god. The Power of Prayer There are people in Nakusp who have prayed, and continue to pray for my “soul.” Without going into boring details about my health the religious in Nakusp will say that it was the result of their prayers that this old atheist didn’t croak and spend eternity in the sulphurous flames of hell. This old atheist would never deny those who prayed for my soul the satisfaction of believing that their prayers helped. I know that there are those who pray that this old atheist will see the light, but no matter how often I tell them that it’s not dark where I am, their intercessions continue; this is the reason why being a non-believer is known as en-light-enment. I am reminded of the last words of the atheist Voltaire, the pen-name of François-Marie Arouet who, when the attending priest asked him to renounce the devil replied, ”this is

not the right time to upset anybody.” A recent article on a website to which I subscribe, The Guardian, an English daily newspaper, describes atheism as far too optimistic. The man who came up with this description was waiting to cross Park Lane at Marble Arch in London as one of London Transport’s buses passed. It bore along its entire length one of our atheist slogans,”There is probably no god so stop worrying and enjoy your life!” The man who saw this bus was immediately struck with feelings of guilt – his first thought was that he might be a closet atheist, but no, he is a devout Christian. When he arrived home, he immediately opened his well-worn copy of William James’ “The Varieties of Religious Experience.” When he came to the section in which James makes a distinction between two very different psychological types, ”the healthy-minded” and “the sick soul” he saw clearly what separates him from atheists – his pessimism. His conclusion: if he were more optimistic, he would probably be an atheist. This, of course, comes as no surprise to atheists. We have our ups and downs like most humans, but overall we are optimistic. Our optimism stems from the certain knowledge that this life on Earth is the only life we have. There is neither Heaven, Paradise, The Elysian Fields to make us look forward to death nor Hell, Hades, Dante’s Inferno to scare the living daylights out of us. We are resigned, when our time on Earth is over, that we shall die as peacefully as possible given the circumstances of our health. The afterlife is a religious construct designed to keep its adherents in line with eternity as its essence. Without eternity, particularly in the case of Hell, the entire process would lack meaning – there might even be a type of parole. Yahweh would never countenance such a radical idea.

Pennies make cents for students Claire paradis Arrow Lakes News

Do as the bucket says, and get your nearly useless coinage to NSS. Photo courtesy of Taylor Aiechele

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Got any old and now-obsolete pennies lying around? Well, how about giving that chunk of coppery change to some science students? The grade 10 science class from Nakusp Secondary school is going on a science trip in April and as a fundraiser for the trip they are doing a penny drive to help pay for some of the expenses. “The Science 10 Class at Nakusp Secondary School is planning a trip to Vancouver and needs donations,” Taylor Aeichele told the Arrow Lakes News. “We’re planning a Penny Drive, so bring your pennies into the office at the school counted or uncounted.” The students will be using the coinage collected to pay for their trip to Vancouver’s science sights. Science World, the Planetarium, the Vancouver Aquarium, UBC’s Museum of Anthropology and more are on the itinerary. A bin is available for your rolled or unrolled donations at the school office, and the students roll out April 26 so will stop taking donations the week before they leave (they’re going to need some time to count all that coin). Aiechelle and her fellow students are grateful for any change you can spare, so dig deep.

Acceptance and forgiveness key to safety

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Claire Paradis Your Editor I was struck by the conversational openness and laughter over lunch at Terra Pondera. Not only did discussion touch on deep issues of human responsibility to the planet, but also on very personal struggles. It was a completely safe environment, made so by the very clear respect and understanding that everyone is fallible, but their behaviour is separate from who they are as people. Anyone who was acting in an unsafe way would be asked to leave in order to maintain the safety of everyone at the home. Unacceptable actions do not equal unacceptable people. It was

also very clear that talking about what happened at the house – a version of gossip – would undermine the sense of safety. Who doesn’t want to live in a safe place? These two pieces of wisdom would make a vast change if seen as tenets of everyday life and taken out of the clubhouse and into the larger community. If people are seen as doing the best they can, it’s difficult not to forgive their behaviour even when it seems frightening or harmful. That doesn’t mean their actions don’t have crappy consequences or should be tolerated. This is what hosts at Terra Pondera do. They stop dangerous behaviour before it harms anyone, either the person acting or the people receiving, but do not shame the person or label them as a “menace.” They are either welcome or not welcome at the moment. Not gossiping also allows the freedom of acceptance. There is a difference between talking about someone who isn’t present in a great and glowing way and gossip, which at its core is malicious.

Gossip can label and keep people labelled as one thing or another, creating a negative version of who they always are rather than how they can behave at times. Why do people bother with gossip? Maybe to feel superior to someone by saying “I’m not like that” or to feel closer by sharing info, or to make themselves feel safe – there are many reasons. It all comes down to intent: why are these stories being told and listened to? Maybe it’s a good question to ask ourselves when we find ourselves in that situation, remembering that participating in or accepting gossip can create an environment of judgment and rejection that makes everyone feel unsafe. But it’s ok. That’s the thing about forgiveness, it applies to everyone and makes a whole new world possible for each person. Why not forgive our way into freedom to and safety, and start again knowing that we’ll fail but it’s okay. There’s always another opportunity if there’s acceptance and forgiveness.

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Book a baker’s dozen of characters Claire paradis Arrow Lakes News

Chic Sharp comes from a big family, at least in his imagination. Sharp, a Revelstoke author, has been working on a series of books that tell the stories of his 12 brothers, all of whom disappeared mysteriously. “When my children were small – I have three daughters – I made up stories about fictional brothers I once had and how they all mysteriously disappeared,” Sharp told the Arrow Lakes News. “My kids loved the stories and kept begging me for more.” So Sharp wrote some of them down, not thinking much of it at the time. When his daughter Cara, a proficient artist, was older, the two decided to work together to bring the old stories to life and share them in a series of books. The series is My Twelve Brothers and Me, and each features a different brother’s story. The books are brightly illustrated, and Sharp himself is pictured in each frame as he narrates the story. Don’t expect your typical narrative or disappearing act. Each story is a unique tale about Sharp’s fantastic family that takes the reader to unexpected places. At the moment, there are three books published, and a fourth is in the works. “They have been limited runs of 1,000 copies each but so far have been doing extremely well. We will soon have to have printed a second run of the first edition,” said Sharp, who feels lucky to have been able to get a small company to publish them. Sharp has lived in Revelstoke for around three decades, and has worked as a teacher, counsellor, probation officer, outdoor instructor and more besides. He also teaches karate in Revelstoke and in Nakusp.

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ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

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Come along and support the annual Nakusp & District Volunteer Fire Department vs. Pee Wee Fundraiser Game on Saturday, March 9th also featuring: • Spaghetti Dinner at 5.00pm • 50/50 Draw • Shoot to Win a $300 Gift Certificate • at Overwaitea

A night of nothing but FUN! Just about anything goes... Money raised goes towards the annual fireworks. NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF

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Courtenia Day has Chic Sharp’s books at Spiritwood. Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News His daughter Cara was born and raised in Revelstoke and besides being an illustrator of books is an elementary teacher up in Telegraph Creek. Sharp will be coming to Nakusp Elementary to give a reading on Friday, March 8. You can also catch him for a book signing at Spiritwood between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 9. And if want a bit of a preview, visit www.mytwelvebrothersandme.com or head into Spiritwood for a copy.

OF AN ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR A PROPOSED EXTENSION OF BOUNDARIES Notice is hereby given that under section 86 (Alternative Approval Process) of the Community Charter and section 20 of the Local Government Act, the Council of the Village of Nakusp intends to petition the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development requesting an extension of the area of the municipality to include the following described lands: PID: 017-888-409 District Lot 16930

Mountain Film Festival now has dancing Contributed by Nadine Reynolds, NVMFF

Stretch your legs and shake your booty after seeing some great films. New Denver’s very own Shades of Loud will rock the Bosun Hall on Saturday, March 9 immediately following the North Valley Mountain Film Festival presentations. It’s the seventh annual evening of mountain films, and this year’s festival once again showcases an intriguing and exciting lineup of mountain films and photo presentations. A biographic documentary on the life and photos of Argenta’s wildlife photographer extraordinaire Jim Lawrence will be sure to inspire the budding photographer. Jesse Schpakowski, who debuted at last year’s festival, presents a wide range of

nature photos including bears and a particularly mystical black wolf that will leave the audience feeling closer to these intensely personal beings. And youth filmmaker Yoan SG has local ski footage that will make everyone want to wax the skis and head up the mountain for some of the best powder skiing in the world. All this and much more! Following the films, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Shades of Loud will bring down the Bosun with their unbelievably energetic, totally danceable ska-rock-alternative magic. Playing from their latest self-titled album as well as an entire line-up of new, musically creative songs, everyone will be celebrating mountain culture into the night. With Jeremy Down on lead vocals/guitar, Chris Warren ripping on the drums, and

J. Buttle working his brilliance on the bass, everyone is in for an inspirational, awe-inspiring evening. As a fundraiser for the North Slocan Trails Society, pizza, popcorn, spritzers, and yummy baked goods will be served, and new this year, refreshments will be available. Also, raffle prizes, including outdoor gear from Ambler, IMBA, Kootenay Mountain Sports, and others, will be drawn at intermission. Doors open at 6 p.m. and films start promptly at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at New Denver’s Rutabagga’s and Silverton Building Supplies, and online; $10 adults, $5 for students, and children ten and under are free (includes film fest and band). For more information visit northvalleyfilmfestival.com.

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The Village of Nakusp owns the property adjacent the Hot Springs property . It is in the interest to add the parcel to the municipal boundary to facilitate development at the Hot Springs. ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS AND ELIGIBILITY And Further Take Notice That the municipality may proceed with the boundary extension request unless at least ten percent of municipal electors indicate that a referendum must be held by submitting a signed Elector Response Form to the Village of Nakusp office not later than 4:30 PM on April 5, 2013. Elector Response Forms must be in the form established by the Village of Nakusp, and only those persons who qualify as electors of the municipality are entitled to sign Elector Response Forms. Resident Elector: You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a resident elector if you are age 18 or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least six months, and have been a resident of the Village of Nakusp for the past 30 days or more. Non-Resident Elector: You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a non-resident property elector if you are age 18 or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least six months, have owned and held registered title to a property in the Village of Nakusp for the past 30 days or more, and do not qualify as a resident elector. Note: Only one non-resident property elector may submit an Elector Response Form per property, regardless of how many owners there may be.

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If less than ten percent (119) of municipal electors submit an Elector Response Form, the boundary extension request will be deemed to have the approval of the electors and the Village of Nakusp may proceed to Cabinet for approval. For the purpose of conducting the alternative approval opportunity, the number of electors is calculated as 1187.

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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. The Saturday Meat Draws in February will be sponsored by the Nakusp & District Museum Society

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Nakusp Feb. 22-24. Nakusp split itself in two and played against itself, Kelowna and Vernon. In Nakusp v. Nakusp, the grey team won 5-2, with Mark Homis scoring the first grey goal of the

game. Kelowna won their game against Nakusp 10-5, but Nakusp goalie Gord Marshall shut out Vernon. The final score was 8-0 for Nakusp.

Friday night is “Games” night! Any game that you want to play. Bring your own from home! Watch for the Legion Funspiel on March 16th 10:30am The “First Responders” Dinner on March 23 @ 6:30pm Tickets available at the Legion & the General Store.

If you have an adult celebrating a birthday, consider coming down to the Legion: you can reserve the Upper Lounge! Don’t forget that Darts Night continues on Thursdays @ 7PM Our lounge opens at: 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. 2 p.m. on Saturday.

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Annual club races full of community spirit World Day of Prayer Friday March 1st at 7:00pm Arrow Lakes Alliance Church France “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Following the service Crepes, Juice & Coffee will be served.

St. Patrick’s Tea & Bazaar Saturday, March 16th 2:00pm - 3:00pm Nakusp Legion Hall Evan M., the youngest snowboarder gets ready in the starting gate Above right: ski buddies Kally K. and Ava H. on the hill. Below:Coach Matt M. heading out of the starting gate. Photos courtesy of Sandra Harrison Contributed by Sandra Harrison

Sunday, Feb. 24 was a great day to be out at Summit Lake Ski Hill for the annual club races. It was a day full of friendly competition, cheering crowds and surprise finishes. Everyone was excited over the much needed snow that arrived in time for race day. The snow and wind continued all through the day causing low visibility at times, but had no affect on the high spirits of the competitors. There were categories for all ages in both skiing and snowboarding, including a fun bunny hill course for the little ones to try their skills out and be rewarded with a treat for their efforts. Back up on the big hill, the skiers got to race two courses, a slalom and super GS, while the boarders ran the same slalom course twice. Times were combined to determine the results.

Here are the proud podium winners. Skiers 4-5 yr old females: 1st Sophia Ballard, 2nd - Kally Katchen, 3rd - Kate Watt 4-5 yr old males: 1st Devon Wright, 2nd - Maddex Sanders, 3rd - Quinn Clark 6-8 yr old females: 1st - Maia Zinselmeyer, 2nd Calista Mackintosh, 3rd - Madison Clark 6-8 yr old males: 1st - Foster Katchen, 2nd - Jake Flammand, 3rd - Steven Sapietis 9-11 yr old females: 1st Kylie Waterfield, 2nd - Zoe Zinselmeyer, 3rd - Cheyenne Tourand 9-11 yr old males: 1st Jordan Katchen, 2nd - Garrett Waterfield, 3rd - Cameron Mackintosh 12-14 yr old females: 1st - Ivy Tourand, 2nd - Kennedy Pazurik, 3rd - Sydney Bone 12-14 yr old males: 1st Angus Jackson, 2nd - Jesse Katchen, 3rd - Rhys McLeod

15-18 yr old females: 1st Taylor Aeichele, 2nd - Claire Jackson, 3rd - Erin McLeod 15-18 yr old males: 1st Connor McQuair, 2nd - Adam McQuair, 3rd - Cailen McQuair 19-39 yr old females: 1st Jodi Clark, 2nd - Alicia Brooks, 3rd - Leah Gilliand 19-39 yr old males: 1st Daryl Katchen, 2nd - Coleman Mackintosh, 3rd - Jarrod Teindl 40+ yr old females: 1st Barb Lewis, 2nd - Nicole Nicholson, 3rd - Frances Swan 40+ yr old males: 1st - Troy Clark, 2nd - Rob Stevens, 3rd Eric Waterfield Overall fastest skiers: 1st - Troy Clark, 2nd - Daryl Katchen, 3rd - Taylor Aeichele Snowboarders 6-8 yr old males: 1st - Evan Matthews 9-11 yr old females: 1st Kylie Waterfield, 2nd - Mikayla Lewis-Morrison 12-14 yr old females: 1st Emma Orr, 2nd - Sydney Bone 12-14 yr old males: 1st -

2.815x4 Colton Petterson, 2nd - Quade Nicholson-Chodat 15-18 yr old females: 1st Amy Surina, 2nd - Margaret Andrews, 3rd - Kathleen Fox 15-18 yr old males: 1st T’ai Ballard, 2nd - Adam Fox, 3rd - Adam Webster 40+ yr old males: 1st - Matt McKee, 2nd - Eric Waterfield There are also three trophies given out annually at the club races. The Teanne Jones trophy for the fastest SL Nancy Greene racer went to Jordan Katchen this year. The John Gleboff trophy for fastest high school skier went to Taylor Aeichele for the third year in a row. Last, but not least, the Tim Markholm trophy for fastest high school snowboarder went to T’ai Ballard. Congratulations to all who participated this year and a huge thank you to all the volunteers who worked hard to provide everyone with an amazing day.

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Put your listing here and online for free Email newsroom@arrowlakesnews.com and check out the calendar at www.arrowlakes.com Casting for “The Fantasticks”, Broadway Musical, call ending March 1. Contact Janet Royko, 265-4588

PK Nakusp is located 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.

Wednesday, Feb. 27

HIPPY HOCKEY

Learn how to move in ways that will improve the quality of your life. At 90 5th Ave in Nakusp (NaCoMo Wellness Centre). First class free; begins 9:15 a.m. Contact Tyson Bartel 250-2266826 or thaitouch@yahoo.com for more info.

GAMES NIGHT AT THE LEGION

FELDENKRAIS WITH TYSON

STORY TIME AT NAKUSP PUBLIC LIBRARY

Listen to a story for kids between 10 and 11 a.m.

SCRABBLE CLUB

No experience required, just an interest in having fun! At the Nakusp Public Library every last Wednesday of the month, 1 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 28

TAI CHI AT THE LEGION

Beginners’ class begins at 9:30 a.m.

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.

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Adult Children of Alcoholics; meets at 97 2nd Ave NW (Terra Pondera) at 8 p.m.

Gayle’s Japanese dinner will be served at 5 and 6:30, with a live auction at 8 p.m. $25 for a plate; more info call Nat 358-7982.

From 10-11 a.m., and the Serenaders are on stage from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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Like playing cards? How about Scrabble? Come out and have a night of fun and games at the Nakusp Legion. Things get going around 7 p.m.

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Men, women over 19 welcome! $12 drop-in fee, starts at 7 p.m. Call Forest for info: 250-2651472.

Dance into a positive, healthy space at NaCoMo 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

DROP-IN HOCKEY

From 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the arena.

PARKOUR/FREERUNNING CLASSES FOR YOUTH

FRIENDS OF BRAD HICKS BENEFIT

NAKUSP ROD AND GUN CLUB AWARDS NIGHT

At the Legion Hall, starts at 7 p.m. with tickets $10, snacks, a rifle raffle and more.

Sunday, March 3 PUBLIC SKATING

The rink is open to skaters from 3:30-5:00 p.m. for only $2.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Meets at Terra Pondera, 97 2nd Ave in Nakusp, 5 p.m.

Monday, March 4

DROP-IN HOCKEY IN NAKUSP

Bring your own equipment and the rink is yours for $2 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

BC TRANSIT BUS TO NAKUSP HOT SPRINGS

The most relaxing trip you’ll take all week! 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. The perfect way to warm up.

ZUMBA

Try the dancing fitness class at the Legion 6-7

p.m. for $5, plus a one-time fee of $20. For info: www.mariewrede.zumba.com.

Tuesday, March 5 TAI CHI IN NAKUSP

Learn the gentle art of Tai Chi in Nakusp. Classes run Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 a.m. at the Legion and Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

BADMINTON

At NSS Gym 7 to 9 p.m.; $30/year or $3/ drop in, Plus $15 insurance fee. Beginners welcome. For info: 250-265-3326.

TOASTMASTERS

Meets 2nd and 4th Tues. at 7:15 p.m. at Selkirk College. Please call 265-4033 for info.

BELLYFIT

Dance into a positive, healthy space at NaCoMo 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 9

NAKUSP FIGURE SKATING CLUB SPAGHETTI DINNER

Help the skaters and help yourself to a plate full of pasta for $10 before the Volunteer Firemen take on the PeeWees on the ice.

Thursday, March 14

RDCK 2013 BUDGET DISCUSSION

This is a public meeting that will be held at 9 a.m. in Nakusp Council Chambers 91 1st St. NW.

Saturday, March 23

FIRST RESPONDERS DINNER AND DANCE

Come celebrate our first responders at the Legion. Tickets available before March 9 at the Legion and the Nakusp General Store (no purchase necessary for responders).

Saturday, May 4

BEAR SAFETY AND BEAR SMART

Learn about living with bears, mild bear aversion techniques included, for $10. At Selkirk College 10 a.m.-12 p.m. To register contact the college 250-265-4077

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If you walk past the NACFOR building heading north on Second Avenue, then take a right, outside a lovely heritage house you’ll see the

sign for Terra Pondera and Studio In Balance. The clubhouse has been part of the community for ten years now, and the studio a relatively new addition three or four years ago. The regular visitors to the beautiful building are a family that all come from different moms,

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and although they don’t live there, everyone who comes to the clubhouse feels at home. “I’ve been to other clubhouses and this one is the best,” Peggy Jansen said. The feeling is friendly and open over Wednesday’s shepherd’s pie lunch, cooked by in-house volunteer chef Richard Young. Conversation meanders through global warming, responsibility for the planet and the plight of polar bears (should we be feeding them?), technology and different generations, as well as frank discussions about mental health issues and the difference the right medication can make, and a whole pile of jokes and laughter. Terra Pondera is a safe gathering place for the people who go there, originating as a space specifically for people with mental health issues to have as part of their treatment plan. “It fulfills a function for people in the community,” said Ganishka Silverfox-Dann, who said the clubhouse isn’t just for people with mental health issues, it’s for anyone who could benefit from a positive social group. “Mental health” can be a mysterious term for people, and it can carry a “crazy” stigma. Folks at Terra Pondera are aware of the label, and jokes were bandied around about being “certifiable” that made everybody laugh. “There’s lots of jokes and humour,” said Silverfox-Dann, smiling. A sign on the wall tells people that who is seen and what is said stays in the house, reminding them that confidentiality is important to keep the space safe for everyone. Silverfox-Dann said this allows everyone to feel comfortable. Maintaining a safe space is the highest priority. Silverfox-Dann is one of several people at the clubhouse who has been trained as a host, someone who knows what to do when “someone is not safe.” The clubhouse has protocols and rules to handle situations when people are acting in ways that are dangerous to themselves or others. Once they’re safe, they are welcome to come back to the clubhouse. Underlying this simple statement there is clearly an understanding that people’s behaviours are different from the people themselves, and that there is compassion and forgiveness for people even when they aren’t “safe.” It is this understanding that makes the clubhouse a very safe space. “’This is my family, these are the people I belong to’ for some people in the community,” SilverfoxDann told me. Peggy Jansen is one of the people who enjoys being part of the friendly and down-toearth group. “It really helped me when I was going through harsh times,” she explained. Jansen was invited to come and see what the group was about by former coordinator Cindy Hagen. Jansen has been coming to the open activities that anyone can attend for two years now. Closed groups, which include a variety

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John Shaw demonstrates how to cut glass in the Terra Pondera studio. Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News of course offerings, require a referral from a mental health worker. A whiteboard on the dining room wall lists activities for the week, and there are more besides, says Jansen, who comes for the games and movie times as well as the great lunches. Studio In Balance, the little studio next to the clubhouse, is full of beautiful crafts and is open for business Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursdays 9 to noon and Fridays 1-3 p.m. The studio has a kiln where artists like Wendy Tennant and John Shaw create the beautiful glass pieces for sale. Glass art, concrete stepping stones, jewelry and more is available, so if you’re looking for a great handmade present, be sure to check it out. The Nakusp Hot Springs carries some of the handmade glass jewelry from the studio, and it may be carried at other locations around town in the future. Although he says he wasn’t artsy or crafty before he started at the studio, Shaw says he really enjoys getting creative now, particularly designing the stepping stones. “Cindy was always trying something new for us,” added Tennant, who enjoys creating glass art. Studio In Balance will be purchasing a new kiln they found for a good price, which will help on the production side of things. Both Tennant and Shaw are part of the clubhouse clan, the Terra Pondera open and welcoming tribe. “Oh yeah,” said Tennant casually, “we see each other all week.” Just like family.

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