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Arrow Lakes boat ramps scheduled to be complete in June CLAIRE PARADIS Arrow Lakes News
Three boat launch projects along the Arrow Lakes now underway should be completed in June, announced BC Hydro and Columbia Power Corporation who have partnered for the projects. Boat ramp projects at Anderson Point (Dawson Construction Ltd.), Edgewood (Caretakers of the Land), and Nakusp (Landmark) are all on schedule and will be done early to mid-June, depending on water levels. “We will be coming back to complete work in Nakusp when water levels are low,” said Columbia Power Corporation spokesperson Audrey Repin. Areas around the base of the boat ramp will have silt removed and rock put in next year when the water levels are low again. There was some speculation that work
on the Nakusp boat ramp had been held up when no activity was seen on the site earlier in the month. Repin told the Arrow Lakes News the lack of activity was necessary to allow the concrete to settle, and was a normal part of the construction process. Edgewood’s ramp which was started March 15 is coming along as well, with all 14 piles now installed. Work on the breakwater is scheduled to begin in April, and Repin said there is an area set aside for the public to view the construction of the boat ramp. “We’ve been very pleased with the communities and contractors who have all been very accommodating,” said Repin. In 2012, BC Hydro and Columbia Power formed a partnership for the remaining Arrow Lakes reservoir boat ramp improvement projects. Once construction is completed by Columbia Power, BC Hydro will maintain the boat ramps.
The ramp at Edgewood is one of three scheduled to be completed in June 2013. Photo courtesy Columbia Power Corporation
Holly House has new bakers and new goodies CLAIRE PARADIS Arrow Lakes News
Dana, Marise and Calvin welcome you to the new Holly House Bakery. Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News
Hidden behind a thick hedge of holly on the corner of the Gov (Government Hill to the uninitiated) and Broadway in Nakusp, Holly House Bakery has quietly undergone major changes in the last six months. The house’s transformation into a bakery was within sight of recent history but the business changed hands more recently when Marise and Dana Giles took it over October 1 of last year. Since then, the couple has been working hard developing new recipes and baking up a storm. Although not new to the art of bread, baking as a business is a new venture, Marise told the Arrow Lakes News. “I baked at home,” she said, and has always enjoyed it, working with dough. Now both she and Dana are honing the craft, learning new recipes and techniques and bringing their results to the shelves of the homey bakery-coffee shop. When they heard Honeybear Bakery was closing down and selling their
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to suggestions and will fill orders too. “The best cinnamon buns in town,” Elisabeth Dostaler, a regular at the cafe, volunteered from a nearby table. The atmosphere of Holly House is intimate and cozy, and has an intriguing connection to the past. Built in 1923, the house incorporates some of the wood from the old Phoenix Hotel, and the dark boards give the cafe a distinguished and welcoming feel. Tables in the front room offer a view of the garden, and you can get a latté to go with your wireless connection too. If you don’t have time for a sit down treat, the drive through is open in the alley between 6 a.m. and closing time at 5 p.m. The Dostalers at the table over have been captured not only by the cinnamon buns but Marise and Dana’s very curious and gregarious son Calvin, who was definitely a hit with everyone coming in to the café. Marise laughed and invited people to come be charmed by the curlyhaired tyke. “Come see Calvin,” she said, the main act at the bakery. And eat some tourtière while you’re there.
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Council Notes: Financial plan to be presented to public April 8 Claire paradis Arrow Lakes News
Notes from the March 25 Village of Nakusp council meeting.
Water works in the works Significant issues with both the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and have taken a lot of staff time to try to resolve, the CAO’s report said. The STP is scheduled for completion on March 31, although it may not be fully commissioned by that time due to delays surrounding the resolution of outstanding issues. It will be substantially complete, said the report. Ventilation and insulation in the STP building is under review, as it is expected that humidity will saturate the insulation, making it unsafe. “There may also be a fire issue with the thin layer of plastic which covers the insulation,” noted the report. Nelson-based company Aqua/9 Dot, who are working on the STP are also preferred for the WTP design and build, although nothing has been finalized yet.
Pole yard pondered There was an inquiry regarding the zoning of the pole yard out by the Esso station, and it is something that will be brought up at the next council meeting. “Council may or may not be aware that right now the pole yard is zoned as suburban residential,” CAO Linda Tynan told council, although the pole yard has always been industrial. Complaints against the operators of the pole yard escalated to the point that the operators had to go the RCMP. The issue of zoning will come to council in
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Arena funding denied No grant is coming from the Community Recreation Program for the Arena roof and building. The application for the $400,00 grant was denied.
Daffodils for April
April was declared Daffodil Month and April 27 Daffodil Day in support of the Canadian Cancer Society’s awareness campaign.
Breakwater business BC Hydro has agreed to contribute $100,000 to replace the existing breakwater in Nakusp. CAO Tynan said that Ken France from the Nakusp Launch Club has said that some engineering needs to be done to see if this amount will be adequate. “The Launch Club has indicated that they have some of their own funds which they would use towards this project,” the CAO’s report noted. “And agreement between the Launch Club and the Village of Nakusp would be required once the $100,000 is received from BC Hydro in order that the Launch Club be designated as the project manager of the breakwater replacement project, an that they would be responsible for any funds required over $100,000.” Councillor Joseph Hughes brought up the point that BC Hydro is getting Nakusp to do the work: “My only concern looking at other projects they’ve done on the lake recently is they did the other breakwaters. They didn’t pay the RDCK to do it, and now they’re just handing us a cheque and have us to do it where it really should be them.” Coun. Hughes was concerned that it would set a precedent
There was more discussion about construction of the breakwater for Nakusp. BC Hydro has committed money, but the Launch Club will be looking after the rest. Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News for Hydro not taking responsibility. Mayor Karen Hamling told council she had pointed out to Hydro that Nakusp’s marina was taking a beating protecting their wharf. CAO Tynan agreed with Coun. Hughes that taking the funding is a bit of a dilemma, but because of the short timeline for getting the funding (the agreement needs to be signed by March 29), there isn’t much time to go into the responsibilities of Hydro. There was agreement around the table that it would be good to discuss responsibilities with the Comptroller in the near future. Council voted to accept the $100,000 and also to make an agreement with the Launch Club.
Suite deal Council approved a change in usage of suites in the lower front portion of the Western Pacific Marine building from commercial to residential.
Financial plan
The proposed 2013-2017 Financial Plan will be presented to the public for input at the April 8 council meeting. If you’re interested to see where money is planning to be allotted, come to the next council meeting. You will have a chance to ask questions and voice your opinion to council at the meeting.
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pitless unit supply and install, Martech Electrical Systems Ltd. was chosen, Arrow Lakes Ready Mix for the tie in civil piping, and Venture Mechanical Systems Ltd for the control building mechanical piping. “All three were the lowest bid that was qualified,” said Tynan.
Marking heritage
Mayor Karen Hamling is working with Rosemary Parent to install Heritage Plaques on historical buildings around town. Columbia Power wrote a letter to council notifying them that they will be providing monetary sponsorship for the project. Letters will be sent to owners and renters of selected buildings.
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Carbon offsets ‘not credible,’ auditor says
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Darkwoods, a 55,000 hectare forest preserve near Nelson, sold 450,000 tonnes of carbon offsets to the Pacific Carbon Trust from 2008 to 2010. Pacific Carbon Trust Tom Fletcher Black Press
Two carbon capture projects that were the largest beneficiaries of B.C.’s multi-million-dollar “carbon neutral government” program did not provide credible carbon offsets for emissions from government operations, Auditor General John Doyle concludes. In a report released Wednesday, Doyle said a West Kootenay forest reserve called Darkwoods and a flaring elimination project by EnCana Corp. at its Fort Nelson natural gas operations accounted for nearly 70 per cent of carbon credits paid by the government’s agency, the Pacific Carbon Trust. “Encana’s project was projected to be more financially beneficial to the company than its previous practices, regardless of offset revenue, while the Darkwoods property was acquired without offsets being a critical factor in the decision,”
Doyle’s report states. “In industry terms, they would be known as ‘free riders’ – receiving revenue ($6 million between the two) for something that would have happened anyway.” Darkwoods, a 55,000-hectare property near Kootenay Lake, was purchased as a forest reserve by the Nature Conservancy of Canada in 2008. Doyle notes that the decision to buy the land was made in 2006, and a carbon offset feasibility study was not completed until January, 2009. EnCana’s project diverted gas from flares to drilling. The audit found that “the company started the project in 2008 and had already converted many gas wells by the time they met with the Pacific Carbon Trust in 2009,” and the offset payments were not a factor in the decision to proceed. B.C.’s “carbon neutral government” initiative has been controversial since it was launched as part of former premier Gordon Campbell’s climate change program in 2008. Provincial
and local governments, health authorities and school districts were required to buy carbon offset credits equal to the greenhouse gas emissions from their buildings and vehicles, with the money invested in carbon-reducing projects. According to the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation, B.C. universities paid $4.46 million into the Pacific Carbon Trust in 2011. B.C.’s 60 school districts paid a total of $5.36 million the same year, and the province’s six health authorities paid $5.79 million. Environment Minister Terry Lake said the government “fundamentally rejects” Doyle’s conclusions, and stands by the outside experts who were called on to validate the carbon offset investments. NDP environment critic Rob Fleming said the report adds to earlier criticisms of a program that diverts taxpayer funds from schools and hospitals to finance industrial projects by profitable companies.
The government responded to earlier criticism by diverting $10 million taken from school districts in the past two year into a fund to improve energy efficiency in school buildings and vehicles.
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KUSKANAX CREEK FOOTBRIDGE REPLACEMENT The footbridge replacement project will require the following bridge and trail closures from April 15th, 2013 to June 30th, 2013 inclusive: Kuskanax Creek Footbridge will be closed. Kuskanax Creek Nakusp Hot Springs trail will be closed as follows: North side of Kuskanax Creek: from the Nakusp Hot Springs car park to the footbridge site. South side of Kuskanax Creek: from the footbridge site for a length of approximately 50m. Kimbol Lake trail will be accessible from the south side of Kuskanax Creek only. For further information contact: Simon Bamber, Project Manager, Village of Nakusp. Tel: 250-265-3689; Email: projects@nakusp.com
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Health care in rural Canadian communities worries MP As a result of inadequate funding from provincial and federal governments rural remote areas of Canada have witnessed a drastic reduction in health services over the past fifteen years. This has meant a loss of acute care beds, reduced accessibility, and scheduled closures of primary health care services. Movement toward the privatization of health services is creating a two tiered system where only those with money will be able to access the best health care. Instead of reducing costs, this system will raise the average cost of health care for all Canadians. People on disability and seniors are the most at risk from recent changes. With the reduction in home support, home nursing and community services, the provincial government expects those on fixed pensions to pay for private sector services out of their own pocket to keep them living comfortably and safely in their own homes. So what should be done? Provincial Ministries of Health should stop hiding behind the myth of unsustainability and honour their obligation under the five principles of the Canada Health Act including equal access to health care for all citizens. Healthcare is sustainable. The Federal Minister of Health needs to honour and uphold the Canada Health Act by accepting its responsibility to provide health care funding. The provincial Ministers of Health must address the problem of doctor shortages in rural remote
communities by offering extra incentives, paid for through public funding. Communities should not have to compete with each other to attract doctors as they are presently forced to do. Medical students wanting to practice in rural areas should receive enhanced training, so that they are highly and broadly skilled for a practice in rural remote communities. Provincial health authorities should be listening to the people in their care and respect their needs. And our federal government needs to stay at the health care table, negotiating with all provincial health ministers to establish a new Canada Health Accord that will provide adequate funding aimed at improving health care for all Canadians. Our health care system is sustainable. We need the political will to ensure it stays this way. The federal NDP under the leadership of Health critic Libby Davies, has undertaken consultations across the country on the future of public health care. As our Leader Tom Mulcair stated, “Canadians are concerned about our health care system and they want it to be a priority for their government too.” We will be using the input of Canadians to build our proposals for the 2015 election, a very important step towards building a stronger and fairer Canada. Alex Atamanenko, MP BC Southern Interior
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Craig Savage A Matter of Faith This past Sunday, several churches from the Arrow Lakes region joined together for an Easter Celebration at the Nakusp Arena Auditorium. It has been my pleasure to partner with Warren Fulmore of Arrow Lakes Alliance Church and Dan Freeman of Burton Full Gospel Church on a number of events over the past three years. I have also had the privilege of getting to know Dave Pederson, the leader of the Nakusp Youth Group and worship leader at the Alliance church. We meet regularly to coordinate plans, support one another in our challenges, just shoot the breeze, and of course to pray. These relationships have been vitally important, especially when each of us are in danger of feeling isolated from colleagues in other
parts of the province. These partnerships have strengthened the spiritual vitality of this valley. By working together, we are able to tackle projects of a larger scope than we could manage as individual churches. The spirit of unity between those who share the same faith helps us keep in mind that we are servants in the kingdom of God, not kings over human kingdoms. I have had people not familiar with the local Christian community suggest — and actually assume — that I would hold a grudge against “the competition.” In the business world this is a valid concern, but I’m happy to say that such a way of thinking is foreign to our spiritual culture here. At a recent meeting with pastors from around the Kootenays, I asked them how their partnerships and relationships with other churches were going. Several of them expressed surprise at the degree of unity we have here. Apparently, it is not common. Therefore, we do not take it for granted, and we intentionally cultivate a culture of unity. Finally, I would like to say a few words about the gentlemen that I have been working with. I have found the youth leader, Dave, to be genuine and passionate about inspiring teens. He not only uses his
considerable talents to serve others, but he encourages young people to develop their skills to do the same. Pastor Warren has been an example of hope and faith through the many physical challenges he has experienced over the past couple years—and he gives his time and attention to the needs of others despite how he might be feeling that day. During his lengthy stay in hospital, his Facebook messages reminded me of the Apostle Paul’s letters from prison—writing to encourage others in the midst of a difficult situation. Last but not least, I have appreciated the love and commitment of Pastor Dan for the community of Burton and for me as well. He has been a faithful partner in any project we undertake, and his perseverance has also been a great example. His hospitality and support have meant a lot to us during some difficult times. There are so many more people whose hard work, faith, and love have been evident that I cannot write about them all individually. I look forward to many more opportunities to strengthen that unity. Thanks again to all of our brothers and sisters in the faith.
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Being prepared is key to disaster recovery and are always training and practising in order to be ready for disaster and recovery. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and there are all kinds
of prevention. If you have any questions about emergency services in Nakusp or Area K, Terry Warren can be reached at his office the Emergency Services Building.
COLUMBIA RlVER TREATY Unforgettable! Wendy Holm vs the Columbia River Treaty Thursday 4th April at 7:00pm, Nakusp Senior Citizens Hall, Nakusp. Final meeting in June at Fauquier Communiity Hall. (date to be announced by BC Min. of Energy) The final public meeting held specifically for Arrow Lakes residents to speak out and be heard by municipal, regional & provincial politicians & representatives on the Columbia River Treaty.
Being prepared for disaster means being prepared for days without power, but it could include becoming a volunteer in your community. Arrow Lakes News Claire paradis Arrow Lakes News
As the song goes, when the levee breaks, momma you’ve got to go, but where Mr. Plant? And what if (the far more likely around here) wildfire breaks out instead like it did on the other side of the lake, burning a mountainside of trees or cutting off power? And then what happens? Eighteen staff members, RCMP and volunteers in communities from Revelstoke to Nelson and beyond came to the Nakusp Emergency Services Building to learn about planning for community disaster recovery. Recovery starts right at response, Nakusp Fire Chief Terry Warren told the Arrow Lakes News, and continues to help people, businesses and communities recover. Getting infrastructure back on line, groceries back on shelves and dealing with
the psychosocial issues that come with disaster is all key. Although planning is specific for each community, regions typically face similar challenges so integration is important, said Warren. The Community Disaster Recovery course was an opportunity to look at different case studies that may be relevant in local areas and to learn about new plans for recovery. After a disaster a community is never what it was, Warren acknowledges, but recovery builds on resilience and aims to build in resilience. Resilience is key, the fire chief explained. Recovery efforts are helped hugely by individual preparedness, he emphasized. “People have to prepare,” he said, but few families or individuals are ready to face five days without power or know what to do if their house catches fire. Warren knows there are people who are prepared, but he would
like to see that be a more common situation. “In the old days people were more self reliant,” he commented, “we’re so reliant on power nowadays.” Prepared people who are self reliant take the burden off first responders if a major disaster does strike, allowing them to take care of people who can’t take care of themselves, said Warren. There are other ways people can help in addition to making sure their family will be able to survive for five days without power and having a fire escape plan, he told the Arrow Lakes News. Cleaning brush and other flammables out that could spread fire off their property is another one, and volunteering as a first responder another great way to contribute the chief said. Nakusp Fire Department, Road Rescue and Arrow Lakes Search and Rescue are always on the lookout for more volunteers
Sid Parker says get involved with treaty Claire paradis Arrow Lakes News
It’s been in the news and there have been public meetings about it, and now some local residents have formed the Columbia River Treaty Action Group (CRTAG) to bring more information to the public about the treaty. CRTAG brought the charismatic Sid Parker, former mayor of Revelstoke, and MP for the East Kootenay during the 80s and early 90s, to speak about his book “Damn It” It’s About Water on March 27 in Nakusp. Around 50 people filled the chairs in the Seniors’ Hall to hear what the former politician had to say about the Columbia River Treaty (CRT). Parker wasn’t shy, and said he would like to see the treaty terminated a few minutes in. For him, the treaty was not worth the value of what had been destroyed. “What is profit when they destroy something of that
nature?” he asked, referring to rivers and lakes being turned into a reservoir. Parker’s father was a farmer and president of the Farmers’ Institute, and he himself had been part of the local rod and gun club, so said he was familiar with many of the problems that had come with the dams. Parker believes one of the largest problems with the reservoirs and the erosion caused by fluctuating water levels is sediment stealing water capacity. “I don’t sleep at night,” he dramatically told the assembled residents. His worry is that there has not been and continues to not be protection against erosion, and he sees last year’s spilling as only the beginning of things to come. As an example, Parker listed the Kicking Horse, Columbia, Beaver, Canoe, Bush and Wood rivers as five that bring sediment into the Mica, reducing the reservoir’s capacity to hold water. But the top issue according to Parker was that the U.S. wants
our water. “Americans want this water and will do everything they can to get it,” he said, exhorting listeners to contact their representatives in all levels of government and encourage them to terminate the treaty and negotiate a new and better one. “You’ve got ten years to negotiate,” he said, “ it’s a sensible idea, you’ve got nothing to lose.” Parker ended the night with a few stories from his political past illustrating the power of people working with governments to get things to happen. He encouraged people to get educated about the CRT and get involved in the process while there was still time (the CRT can be terminated as of 2014). The former mayor ended his talk urging people to “move swiftly and be decisive.” The next speaker invited by the CRTAG is Wendy Holm who will be speaking at the Seniors’ Hall Thursday, April 4 at 7 p.m.
In September 2013, the BC Cabinet will decide whether to continue with or terminate the Treaty. If you care about returning sovereignty over BC water back to BC, or about the 300,000 acres of eco-systems lost by the Treaty dams and their reservoirs, or that the US has announced that they are reducing the dollar value of the Canadian Entitlement by 90%, or that until the signing of the Treaty the Arrow Lakes Valley was the third most productive agricultural region in BC after the Fraser & Okanagan valleys, or that we have lived for half a century under a Treaty ruinous for BC and whose benefits go the US, or that we live adjacent to a country 10 times the population with 10 times the need for water (we NEED to take back our sovereignty over our water resources), or if you want to speak on behalf of the mute ones (the plant & animal life forms) then please come to Fauquier, speak out and be heard. Time is running out. What other country would flood out 2,500 of its own citizens, approximately 300,000 acres of its own valleys, 6000 acres of prime farmland and much of the remainder the finest southern interior, forest, allow the collapse of its fisheries and relinquish its sovereignty because another country knowingly allowed its citizens to settle on the Columbia River flood plain and then demanded flood control from its neighbour to the north? BC provides the US at a cost with water to develop as much power as Grand Coulee Dam. Alberta charges the highest royalties in the world on its oil BC gives its precious water away and destroys its rivers in the process.
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Ten years later, Jesse Peters returns to wow Nakusp with jazz Contributed by Marilyn Massey,
If you were lucky, you may have caught Jesse Peters performance in Nakusp in the Peters Drury Trio over ten years ago. If not, you’ve got another chance this April. Renown jazz artist Jesse Peters is returning to the Nakusp stage and closing out the Arrow Lakes Arts Council concert series with his group the Jesse Peters Trio. In concert Jesse and his trio traverse a musical path of originals written over the past ten years and classics that give wing to his vocal range. The trio is audience engaging and musically captivating. “The style and flair of this young cat, coupled with a polished song writing sense, ensures that we’ll be hearing an
awful lot about Jesse Peters if there is any justice in the world,” wrote Jordan Richardson at Blogcritics.org. Jesse has been a force in the Canadian music scene since 1998. While in high school, he garnered rave reviews as a singer and songwriter from distinguished jazz artists Ingrid Jensen and Diana Krall. By the age of 21 his group, The Peters Drury Trio, had released two critically acclaimed recordings. Under the name of funk/soul artist Paramedic, Jesse’s CD, Love, Doubts and Soul was nominated Urban Recording of the Year at the 2009 Western Canadian Music Awards. Jesse’s newest album, Face Time, recorded liveoff-the-floor at Edmonton’s Winspear Centre
embraces a vocal driven mix of original and standard tunes filled with energy, innovation, scope and range. So, come and join us on Friday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bonnington Arts Centre as we celebrate the world of jazz. The tickets are available at the Bon Marche/ Dollar Store until Friday afternoon at 3 p.m., then at the door the evening of the concert. Door will open at 7:00 p.m. The Arrow Lakes Arts Concert would like to thank K 2 Rotor Lodge for hosting our artists. The Arts Council would also like to acknowledge the Nakusp Senior Citizens Association, Branch 71 and Corrine Tessier & Bob Toews for co-sponsoring this concert.
Ready to dig that crazy beat? Jesse Peters returns to Nakusp on April 15 with his trio of jazzy numbers. Photo courtesy Jesse Peters
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Claire Paradis Your Editor Recently I was delighted to see a typo had made it into a front page headline of a weekend Globe and Mail. I kept
the page on my office bulletin board for inspiration. Not only was it proof that I wasn’t alone when it came to making very public errors, I felt a further sense of camaraderie because whoever had made that mistake was very much a human being. Not long ago it was announced that an app that reduces news stories into 400 characters had been bought by Yahoo for tens of millions of dollars (paid to the 17-year-old creator of the app). The app is being touted as
the next big thing, the next big thing in turning complicated big things into small summaries of things (they used to be called soundbites). And this ironing out of complexity is all being done by an app that you can get for your phone. Goodbye big brother, hello little brother? The app will surely come with all the trappings of machine efficiency like spell check, and won’t be prone to making a glaring error in its glorified headline newsfeed, I’m sure. But maybe mistakes
The Rotary Club of Nakusp Accepting nominAtions for 2012 THERE ARE • Citizen of the Year 2 CATEGoRiEs • Lifetime Achievement Award Please include your Nomination Letter and as much supporting data as possible.
Deadline for Nominations April 10, 2013. Please mail nominations to: Nakusp Rotary Citizen of the Year Nomination Committee, Box 62, Nakusp, B.C. V0G 1R0. (Selection Commitee non-Rotarians)
citizen of the YeAr & Lifetime Achievement AwArds dinner Saturday, April 27th at the Legion Hall Doors will be open at 5:30pm, Dinner begins at 6:00pm. Doors open to the Bar.
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are worth the cost of having a person behind the headlines. I used to be a real stickler when it came to spelling and grammar, but now I see bad spelling as proof that there’s a real person behind the computer screen out there on the other side of the internet line. The guy who invented spell check isn’t some nefarious terminator robot plotting the overthrow of the water bag human oppressors. No, he’s a lovely man who aimed to make life simpler for all of us, particularly for those who have
a tough time with spelling. But now it’s gone far too far. Autocorrect, although hilarious, is automating bad spelling and turning it into “bad smelling” (I have a sneaking feeling the design of higher artificial intelligence is turning our texts into jokes for the very same reason that Monty Python’s funniest joke in the world was invented – to overwhelm our human senses with humour, in order to then take over the planet. Right, Hal?). So now I rejoice in press releases that declare “Yoth
services now available” and the like. There was a pair of organically human-grown eyes behind that slip up. The burgeoning robot rebellion may be on the horizon, and the machines are smart, and can spell. We should know, we made them. Eventually they’ll begin tricking us by incorporating machine misspellings, maybe even st7icking numbers in the w0rds, communicating in code to each other. Watch out! L0ng l1v3 the r0b0t r3v0lut10n.
Spring Grants
Non-profit groups in the Village of Nakusp and Defined Area K may apply for a grant to: REC Commission #4, Box 613 nakusp, B.C., V0G 1R0 Pick up applications at: The Village of nakusp office or get applications and more information from: sandrawatt@telus.net ApplicAtions close April 22, 2013 Grant Co-ordinator: Sandra Watt 250-265-3438
The Commission needs representation from area k. please contact sandra if you are interested.
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In pictures: Annual Easter Egg hunt gets expanded, and sun
Clockwise from above: Julie and Shirley Weatherhead enjoy the warm weather and augmented hearing powers; kids race for the goodies; Jennifer Cross assembling chocolate eggs for the Easter Bunny; the Van Der Pols out for Easter; Jaime and Parker smile for the camera. Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News Claire paradis Arrow Lakes News
The Easter extravaganza was on again, thanks to Overwaitea and volunteers. Along with chocolate eggs and hot dogs there was sun this year, as well as an expanded hunt for kids
over 10 that ranged through the park. A few picnickers settled in for lunch on the Village lawn near the gazebo, and generally there was a lot of sugar being passed around. The Big Bunny was once again in attendance, with chocolate in hand. Good times.
Library visits are a regular special occasion
Marilyn Boxwell Seniors helping seniors My weekly visit to Nakusp Public Library never fails to stand out as
a very special occasion for me. It’s a time when I feel delightfully transported down memory lane stretching over the past generation or two. As parents of our energetic young children, my husband Bob and I had spent countless hours creating fun and simply being together with a like mind as an inquisitive family. My favourite pastime then as it is now was to probe excitedly through the carefully stacked books and associated lit-
erature which touched on a wide variety of topics including creative arts, film and other expressive materials. In what seemed a blaze of glory they were thrown open to the greatly appreciative members and patrons of the Gloucester (Ottawa) Public Library. For many of us (dating from the early 1970s in my own case) our muchloved library served as a home away from home. I count those momentous library visits as being amongst the happiest times
of my life and not unlike what I feel privileged to continue to enjoy now but as an elder and resident of our beautiful region of Nakusp. In recent weeks I have enjoyed learning of the numerous and fairly new activities taking place at the Nakusp Public Library. In particular, I appreciate the broadened use of the building’s beautifully decorated meeting spaces and other facilities, making it possible for almost everyone to join in and actively partic-
ipate in the wide variety of mostly free special events. My aim starting with today’s column, is to help highlight the opportunities offered, to enhance our knowledge of the available resources we are invited to tap into year ‘round. Often and in particular as we age, we need to be reminded of the purpose of remaining connected with our communities in a positive and cooperative vein. Staying in close touch with each other does wonders when it comes to our
sense of self-worth, pointing to the highest purpose of our lives. This in turn enhances our ability to remain healthy and independent in our own comfortable environment--and this includes our libraries-wherever possible. If you wish to keep informed and to promote awareness of what is available to help enrich our lives both locally and regionwide, feel free to contact me for suggestions. Marilyn at 265-0075.
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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 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR your nomination to Rotary Club of Nakusp Box 62 Nakusp B.C. V0G 1R0 NOMINATIONS Rotary Club of Nakusp is looking for nominations for Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement nominations. If you know of a person or people you feel deserve the award, mail
New Denver Hospice Society
is presenting a seminar on Anticipatory Grief;
When Someone You Care For Is Dying Presented by Deb Bennett, Phd. April 13th 1:00 to 4:30p.m. at the Bosun Hall in New Denver The seminar will cover the adjustment and adaptation processes and issues for the dying person and those in their environment that have influences on grief. Deb Bennett is an Associate Professor at Mount Royal University in Calgary. She has taught courses on Death and Dying and Loss and Grief since 2000.
Admission $8.00 for members, $10.00 for non members To preregister or for more information contact; Karen Forsyth in New Denver:250-358-2507, Marlana Mhoryss in Nakusp: 250-265-4846 and Chelsea Van Koughnett in Kaslo: 250-353-7421. This seminar is made possible through a grant from Columbia Basin Trust 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. The Saturday Meat Draws in March will be sponsored by the Grad 2013 Class.
Friday night is “Games” night! Any game that you want to play. Bring your own from home! Did you know that you can purchase all your lottery tickets in the Legion? Includes 649, BC49, Lotto Max etc! 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 & Sunday
All Members and Guests welcome!
(deadline is April 10).
MIXED SLOW PITCH LEAGUE
Game days are Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. Last day to register is April 20, contact Zac Wethal (250-265-1420) or Teresa Zanier (250-165-1914) for info or to register.
REC. COMMISSION SPRING GRANTS
Non-profit groups in Village of Nakusp and Area K can apply to Rec Commission #4 Box 613 Nakusp, B.C. V0G 1R0. Pick up applications at the Village office or email sadrawatt@telus.net (250-265-3438). Last day is April 22.
Wednesday, April 3
FELDENKRAIS WITH TYSON
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.
STORY TIME AT NAKUSP PUBLIC LIBRARY
Listen to a story for kids between 10 and 11 a.m.
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GAMES NIGHT AT THE LEGION
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.
ACOA
Adult Children of Alcoholics; meets at 97 2nd Ave NW (Terra Pondera) at 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 6 IPAD GROUP
Meets at 1 p.m. at the Nakusp Public Library
POETRY EVENING
A night of poetry sharing beginning at 7 p.m. at the Nakusp Public Library
Sunday, April 7 JAM SUNDAYS
Bring your instruments to the Legion at 3 p.m. and join in.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Meets at Terra Pondera, 97 2nd Ave in Nakusp, 5 p.m.
Monday, April 8
BC TRANSIT BUS TO NAKUSP HOT SPRINGS
ZUMBA
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.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
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.
BINGO AT THE LEGION
Fusion of fitness and dance combined with yoga & core exercises in Burton 7-8 p.m.
SENIORS’ COFFEE
From 10-11 a.m., and the Serenaders are on stage from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 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. Meets at Terra Pondera, 97 2nd Ave in Nakusp, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4
ZUMBA
BELLYFIT
Every Thursday, try your luck at bingo. Doors open 6 p.m.
Tuesday, April 9
ZUMBA
Meets 2nd and 4th Tues. at 7:15 p.m. at Selkirk College. Please call 265-4033 for info.
Try the dancing fitness class at the NES gym 6-7 p.m. for $5, plus a one-time fee of $20. For info: www. mariewrede.zumba.com.
WENDY HOLM
Conveniently located across from the Village Green Centre and a short walk from Wal-Mart, Future Shop and other fine stores in Vernon.
Forest for info: 250-265-1472.
Will be speaking about the Columbia River Treaty at the Seniors’ Hall 7 p.m.
Friday, April 5 BELLYFIT
Fusion of fitness and dance combined with yoga & core exercises at NaCoMo 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
PARKOUR/FREERUNNING CLASSES FOR YOUTH
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.
HIPPY HOCKEY
Men, women over 19 welcome! $12 drop-in fee, starts at 7 p.m. Call
TOASTMASTERS
BELLYFIT
Fusion of fitness and dance combined with yoga & core exercises at NaCoMo 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13
ANTICIPATORY GRIEF SEMINAR
A seminar covering adjustment and adaptation process for the dying person and those around them. Presented by the New Denver Hospice Society. From 1-4:30 p.m. at Bosun Hall, New Denver. For more info or to register call Karen Forsyth (358-2507), Marlana Mhoryss (2654846), or Chelsea Van Koughnett (353-7421).
SOUP AND BUN LUNCH
Come by the Robertson Memorial United Church between 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. By donation; proceeds go to outreach.
Sunday, April 14
SEED EXCHANGE AND POTLUCK
Get ready for gardening by exchanging seeds from 1-4 p.m. at 701 3rd St. For more information call 250-265-4588.
Saturday, April 20 BOOK SWAP
Bring one to ten books and get to see what others are reading as well as taking some books home.
Monday, April 22-May 4 LEGION SILENT AUCTION
Items can be dropped off until 5 p.m. or call Cheryl at 250-265-3810.
Wednesday, April 24 SCRABBLE CLUB
Get your word on at 1 p.m. at the Nakusp Public Library.
Saturday, April 27
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR/ LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Dinner will be served, and the evening begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Tickets available at Barton Hub Insurance.
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
Saturday, May 11
SOUP AND BUN LUNCH
Come by the Robertson Memorial United Church between 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. By donation; proceeds go to outreach.
Nakusp
Bonnington Arts Centre
Nakusp Elementary School corner of 4th St. and 6th Ave. NW
NaCoMo
90-5th Ave. SW behind Kootenay Savings
Nakusp Arena
200 8th Avenue NW
Nakusp Council Chambers 91 1st St. NW
Nakusp Legion 404 1st St. NW
Nakusp Senior Club House 210 10th Ave. NW
Selkirk College
311 Broadway Street
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February 19– March 20
You don’t like to pitch a fit, but if you want to be heard, that’s what you’re going to have to do. Make your stance known, Capricorn. Only then will you get the action you seek. Attention, Aquarius. Someone close to you has something to say, and they need you to listen. A home improvement project turns out better than expected. It’s a tall order, Pisces, but it’s not impossible. Gather your supplies and the troops and get crackin’. A report receives glowing reviews just in time.
CLUES ACROSS 1. Fishing hook end You don’t like to pitch a fit, but if you want 5. A jump forward be heard, that’s 9. Girl entering societyto what you’re going 12. Largest toad species to have to do. Make 13. Measure = 198 liters your stance known, 15. Jeff Bridges’ brotherCapricorn. Only then 16. Past participle December 22–of be will you get the action 17. SEJanuary Iraq seaport 19 you seek. 18. Paddles 19. Biotechnology: ___onomics Attention, Aquarius. 20. Perfectly Someone close to you 22. Japanese sash has something to say, 25. Flower stalk and they need you to 26. Bosnian ethnic group A home 28. Longest division of listen. geological time improvement project 29. Hoover’s organization turns out better than 32. Thigh of a hog January 20– 33. Fabric woven18from flexpected. ax February 35. Upper limb 36. Basics 37. Satisfies to excess It’s a tall order, Pisces, 39. The cry made by sheep but it’s not impossible. 40. Go quickly Gather your supplies 41. Allied headquartersand in the WWII troops and get 43. Paradoxical sleep crackin’. A report receives glowing 44. Point midway between N and NE 45. Refers to a female reviews just in time. February 19– 46. Tears down (archaic sp.) March 20 48. Increases motor speed 49. Nocturnal winged mammal 50. Integrated courses of studies 54. Goat and camel hair fabric 57. Papuan monetary unit 58. Extreme or immoderate 62. Free from danger 64. Musician Clapton 65. French young women 66. Auricles 67. Foot (Latin) 68. Prefix for external 69. Allegheny plum
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PROPOSED 2013-2017 Financial Plan The Village of Nakusp will be presenting the proposed 2013-2017 Financial Plan (Budget) on Monday, April 8, 2013 at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers, 91 1st Street NW.
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Stop dragging your feet, Taurus. You know what needs to be done, so do it. The sooner you finish, the sooner you can move on to something you really want to do.
Winning Numbers Drawn for Wednesday, March 27th 08 11 26 27 33
Bonus Number: 17
Pragmatic Gemini. You’re always looking to get things done well in the shortest time possible, but sometimes just won’t work. Patience is key.
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Bickering rarely solves anything, so put a stop to the madness the first chance you get, Leo. You will get nothing done if you don’t.
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Trout Lake Tracker: March – out like a lamb
Trout Mountain’s morning peaks are one of the delights available to Trout Lake residents. Linda Wall brings her quarterly update to the Arrow Lakes News. Photo courtesy Linda Wall
Linda Wall Trout Lake Tracker Happy Spring, everyone! Our winter had something for everyone this year: the townspeople of Trout Lake enjoyed a low snow load and mild temperatures, while outdoor enthusiasts revelled in the normal and above normal snow packs in the mountains nearby.
With that behind us, it’s time to pull out the gardening apparatus and clean up that tackle box; let our Spring begin! By March 21, the 2012/13 winter had delivered just over eighteen feet of snow, which is well below our annual snowfall average of twenty-nine feet. Thanks, again, to the Trout Lake General Store for their seasonal record keeping. The Trout Lake General Store hours remain 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. Pop in to check out their weekly sales and promotions, or place a special order for case lot items. A number of local volunteers helped clear snow from the Community dock during the winter months; your efforts are much
appreciated! “Tone Your Body and Your Spirit” exercise classes were well attended three winter mornings a week from November through the end of March. We enjoyed Aerobics, Pilates, Tai Chi/Qi Gong, Yoga and, a favourite, Zumba. Thank you to all who participated and TLCC for their support of the program! A number of crib nights were set up during the winter months with a good turnout of nearly 15 participants at each event. Each player engaged in four cribbage matches with the winners and losers determined by the number of points accumulated over the evening. Thanks go out to TLCC Director Mike Rankin for organizing the events.
The Trout Lake Community Club will hold the May Extraordinary meeting on Saturday, May 18. A full agenda is expected, including nominations for the 2013-2014 Club Director positions. Meeting and agenda details will be made and advertised in advance of the meeting. The Trout Lake BC Internet Society (TLBCIS) is happy to announce that other than a hiccup around Christmas, the system has been running very smoothly. President John Wall would like to thank Corey Merkel, Todd Johnstone, Steve Spencer, and Wes and Tammy Heck as they were a tremendous help at the Dillon Mountain repeater site. The Telus fibre optic connection
was put into operation at Christmas and after a few details were ironed out, the transfer from the Nakusp hub to Trout Lake hub was nearly flawless. To date, over 70 customers have subscribed to the Internet service. President Wall is currently preparing for spring and summer maintenance scheduling as well as seeing to upgrades and additions to the system. A date for the annual general meeting will be announced later this spring. Just a reminder, please visit the TLBCIS website (www.troutlakebc.net). We encourage you to submit comments and suggestions to help us make improvements to the website. Cheers!
Is there a debate about ferry versus fixed link? Craig Savage
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This week I asked a variety of people their opinion about the potential replacement of at least one of the
current ferries crossing the Arrow Lakes with a bridge. Prior to the construction of a replacement for the aging ferry for the Galena Bay crossing (currently underway), there was considerable
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local discussion about the possibility of constructing a bridge instead. However, we have heard primarily from the government advocating for the ferry replacement and a vocal local group (the Beaton Arm Crossing Association) calling for a new bridge. What do most local residents think? The question I asked was as follows: Leaving the relative costs of each option out of the discussion, would our region be better served by construction of a bridge or by continued ferry service? Most respondents seemed to accept the current state of affairs, with only mild interest in constructing a bridge. One long time senior resident noted a probable increase in traffic — and therefore dollars — into our community as a result of a fixed link. However, with a large contingent of seniors and retirees in the community, future economic growth prospects did not figure very high on their list of priorities. Indeed, one father in his 30s – who has lived here for a few years – expressed dismay at a perceived lack of interest in growth by most of the (older) residents.
One concern expressed with a bridge was a partial loss of what makes this area unique – its isolation. A long-time area resident in his sixties, for example, believed that some people actually visit or live here because it is isolated. Therefore, one of the very things that drew people here could be at least lessened. It was also noted that part of the reason so many local businesses are able to exist in such a small community is the distance required to travel to competitors in larger centres. For many, it doesn’t make sense to spend gas money and time travelling several hours to save 50 cents on a loaf of bread. The entire discussion seemed pointless to some. “They’ve been talking about a bridge for years, and it’s never going to happen,” said a man who has called Nakusp home for the last decade. That point of view was not dispelled by my brief conversation with the BC Ministry of Transportation on the topic. When I inquired about the reasoning behind the choice of a ferry instead of a bridge, I was simply referred to the 2004 ND Lea feasibility study commis-
sioned by the BC government. “I was not involved in the decision, so I can’t comment on it,” said the representative. While not making a final decision on the topic, the study did not strike a very optimistic tone about construction of a bridge. “Population growth in the region has generally been flat,” it reads. “Population growth… is expected to be less than one per cent per annum over the next 25 years.” The study also repeatedly emphasizes the challenges in building a bridge over a deep reservoir lake with wide fluctuations in water depth. “All the options are very expensive,” reads the conclusion section. “There [are] several uncertainties that still exist and will need to be further investigated,” such as geotechnical, environmental, and First Nations concerns. What do you think about the decision to go ahead with the construction of a new ferry rather than seriously considering building a bridge? Write a brief response to newsroom@ arrowlakesnews.com and let us know.