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New ferry launch could be just beginning for Nakusp CLAIRE PARADIS Arrow Lakes News

The new ferry hull built by WaterBridge Steel in Nakusp is now in the water, after a very small snag during the launch. What initially looked like it was going to be a smooth launch for the new boat turned into a oneinch problem that took a day to resolve. Locals, employees and Ministry representatives watched as the black hull held by a metal grid was pushed by two machines down a series of rails into the water. The first attempt looked good, with the descent looking slow and steady, with a very small ridge of water being pushed up by the steel. But shortly after the push, the hull in its rigging stopped, and after another attempt, divers were sent in as part of the next effort to coax the million-pound plus steel hull into the water. Two tugs,

attached by thick blue rope and a cat attached with cable pulled again, and the ferry reached the water. But not quite deep enough. The lake level had already dropped an inch too far, WaterBridge Steel owner/operator John Harding told the Arrow Lakes news. Hydro had started dropping the lake level this morning, and by the time the hull hit the water, the water was one inch too low to allow the ferry to float out of its steel mooring. Harding was philosophical about water levels, saying that Hydro’s “hands are pretty much tied.” “They’ve got a job to do to meet American demands and produce energy,” he said. “They did cooperate with us and we appreciate that.” With some innovative thinking, the one-inch problem was solved. “We eventually pulled it off the grid,” said a tired by pleased

Harding, who recruited the Shelter Bay ferry to help the two tugs manoeuvre the hull over its oneinch hump and into the water, with no damage to the beautiful black paint on the hull. “Everyone did a great job. We’ve got a great crew here.” Harding told the Arrow Lakes news that phase two is now beginning, which includes mechanical and electrical construction on the ferry. “There are no days off now until Christmas,” he said. Once construction is complete, sea trials should be finished in February, and after that training of crew will begin, said Harding. But WaterBridge is hoping this will be the beginning, not the end of shipbuilding in Nakusp. “We’re working with ministry to try to establish a shipyard here,” Harding told the Arrow Lakes News, saying the benefits were obvious.

The hull of the new ferry is now in the water after a small hang up, and the launch could be just the beginning of boat building in Nakusp. Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News

Special Olympics athletes do well in provincial bocce Contributed by Shannon Heppner

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Toad alert!

Come help the toadlets this August at Summit Lake. Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News

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The fourth annual western toadlet event is coming again to the Summit Lake Provincial Park. Once again tours and buckets will be provided to visitors to help the toads cross the road as part of their yearly migration. Buckets of fun will be available

on Tuesday, Aug. 27 between 4 and 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 28, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The free community event, to help a few toadlets safely across the highway and to raise awareness about the western toad population at Summit Lake, is coordinated by the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program. Organizers ask event-goers to carpool if possible.

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Slocan evacuation order lifted, water warning issued Black Press

After a harrowing night of evacuation, residents of the Slocan Valley were able to return home July 27. The safety of their community was jeopardized by a semitruck accident that spilled jet fuel in to Lemon Creek on Friday afternoon. RDCK public information officer Bill Macpherson says analysis of numerous air, water and soil samples by agencies working collectively on the impacts of the spill have determined the evacuation order issued yesterday can be lifted. Highway 6 has also reopened effective immediately. “Nearly 600 residents who have been out of their homes since yesterday – staying with

friends, family or at one of three reception centres established by Emergency Social Services – will be able to return home,” said Macpherson in a release issued July 27. Interior Health is warning residents and visitors to avoid drinking from or swimming in the Slocan and Kootenay rivers downstream from the site of a jet fuel spill into Lemon Creek until further notice. The advisory extends to the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia rivers at Castlegar. Well water is not affected, however, and tap water in Castlegar and Trail is safe for all uses as they draw from alternate sources. In a news release Sunday, July 28 the health authority also advised residents to

avoid eating fish from those rivers. Dr. Trevor Corneil, medical health officer, said he does not expect any long-term effects from the jet fuel spill but wants residents to take precautions in the short-term. “Certainly above the [Brilliant] dam, it’s a do not use water advisory which includes drinking, swimming, fishing and recreation until such time as the Ministry of Environment is able to sort out that things are clean,” Corneil told the Castlegar News in a phone interview Sunday. “Individuals who have their own gardens on the water should wash all vegetables and fruits thoroughly but if they are concerned about contamination to dispose of them.”

Corneil said jet fuel observed below the dam is slowly evaporating. With respect to video showing dead minnows in the Slocan River, Corneil said damage would likely be short term and any long-term ecological impact would be clarified by the Ministry of Environment after testing of sediment and fish. “We do advise people follow our updates for the next 48 to 72 hours,” he said. “We’ve had a small number of people, under 15, presenting just within the first 24 hours to New Denver emergency. A few people in Nelson, too, but we’re not sure if those were related to the spill. Some people did have burning in their throats but that’s certainly the worst that we have heard. No one has been

admitted [to hospital].” In an earlier news release, Interior Health stated: “The fuel involved (jet fuel A-1) is a volatile organic compound that in high concentrations (liquid or gas) can cause significant damage to skin, lung tissue, gastrointestinal tissue, and brain tissue. Volatile organic compounds such as these can also exacerbate any chronic diseases such as emphysema, heart disease, and neuromuscular disorders.” If anyone comes into contact with the fuel, the following first aid measures are recommended for those with minor symptoms: Eye contact: Flush with cool water. Remove contact lenses, if applicable, and continue flushing. Obtain medical attention if irritation per-

sists. Skin contact: Flush with cool water. Wash with soap and water. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists. Inhalation: If symptoms develop, move person to fresh air. If symptoms persist, obtain medical attention. If breathing has stopped, trained personnel should administer CPR immediately. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs naturally, have person lean forward to reduce risk of aspiration. Never give anything by mouth if person is unconscious, or is convulsing. Anyone with serious symptoms should call 9-1-1 or go to the closest emergency department. — With files from Marvin Beatty, Castlegar News

Efforts continue on Slocan Valley fire despite fuel spill Black Press

The fuel spill at Lemon Creek has not hampered efforts to extinguish a forest fire on Perry Ridge, an information officer said Sunday. The tanker truck that emptied its load of 35,000 litres of jet fuel was bound for a staging area to refuel helicopters Friday when it took a wrong turn onto a forest service road. However, the spill “has not affected our response in any way,” Jordan Turner

with the Southeast Fire Centre told the Star. “In fact, our response has increased. We have other areas for staging helicopters along the Slocan River as well as at Castlegar.” The fire west of Winlaw was reported Wednesday afternoon. It grew 30 hectares overnight Saturday and now stands at 81 hectares, making it the largest in southeast BC. It does not threaten any homes or other structures. Sixty-five firefighters and five management offi-

cers are at work on the blaze today using nine helicopters and an air tanker. Although firefighters are building guards, none of it has been contained. On Friday and Saturday, the giant Martin Mars water bomber was brought in to help, but it suffered a non-emergency “mechanical issue” which is being looked at. “One of the major reasons we brought it in was because of the remoteness of the fire,” Turner said. There is no road access to the fire,

which is being fought primarily by air. How quickly would the helicopters have consumed the fuel that spilled into Lemon Creek? With the present fleet, the answer is about seven and a half hours. In use right now are two medium helicopters that use 410 litres of fuel an hour, two Kamov helicopters that use 900 litres, two 214 choppers that use 620 litres, two intermediate models that use 300 litres, and one light helicopter that con-

sumes 110 litres per hour. Turner also addressed concerns that using water from the Slocan River, which Lemon Creek flows into, might literally add fuel to the fire. “We had some concerns about that yesterday from members of the public,” he said. “We have been making sure any water taken from the river is from a safe location. The Ministry of Environment tells us any residual fuel that could possibly be in areas we’re picking up water from would evaporate

before it makes contact.” Turner said the evacuation of hundreds of residents from the valley overnight Friday did not create any problems for firefighting efforts. He added they are taking precautions to ensure all forest and service roads are clearly marked: “We’re being extra vigilant to make sure nothing like this happens again.” A command team is expected to take over the fire working out of a mobile unit.

Forestry critic says need to see forest for more than trees greg nesteroff Black Press

A forest industry critic isn’t impressed with calls to free up more timber in the Kootenays for local sawmills. “We can’t just keep levelling forests and pretending it’s all going to grow back,” said Craig Pettit, a director with the Valhalla Wilderness Society, who thinks the annual harvest should actu-

ally be reduced. “We’re cutting it down faster than it’s growing now. We have to look at our biological and ecological needs.” This month the Interior Lumber Manufacturers Association, which has 10 member companies in the Kootenays, asked the Regional District of Central Kootenay for help arranging a meeting with the premier and forests minister. They say their eco-

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nomic viability is threatened because they can’t access enough timber, and suggested various landuse plans have set aside too much forest, often forcing companies to cut in areas closer to communities, resulting in conflict. The group says a 1.5 million cubic meter gap exists between sawmill capacity and wood supply. But Pettitt said that shouldn’t determine how much is cut.

“Sawmill capacity has always been greater than the timber supply and they’ve always tried to use ‘We can cut more wood to capacity,” Pettitt told 103.5 The Bridge. “We have a major species like mountain caribou teetering on the brink of extinction because of over-logging of their habitat. We need to start pulling back if we’re going to have any biological diversity or ecological

functioning left on our landscape.” He suggested forest companies accept they won’t be able to cut as much wood or run as many sawmill shifts as they once did. Following the presentation this month, regional district chair John Kettle told the association it would be helpful to have local MLAs on board prior to meeting with the provincial government.

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But Nelson-Creston’s Michelle Mungall and Kootenay West’s Katrine Conroy declined to offer opinions until they have spoken directly with the association. “I’m always happy to work with them and the RDCK to ensure we have a strong forestry sector in our area,” Mungall said. “Economic development is critical.”

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My journey and other things

John Perkins A Rational View I thought it fitting to use the King James Version of the Bible for all the many biblical quotes I have used for my columns. The bible was a gift from my godmother on my tenth birthday (three quarters of a century ago), suitably inscribed with a 20-line poem in my godmother’s hand, which starts out: “Never on this Holy Book with careless cold indifference look…” It was also responsible for my gradual ‘conversion’ to atheism – it did take three readings from Genesis to Revelation before I was fully convinced that atheism was destined to be my worldview. The first reading made me sceptical, the second made me an agnostic and the third confirmed me an atheist. This all happened over a period of 20 years between the ages of 20 and 40. I was raised in the Church of England. As I matured I was very aware that the church to which I gave my allegiance (and some of my allowance) was founded by Henry Vlll, and by extension it implicitly supported his family values. Good Lord!! I was Crucifer – the crossbearer - in the Sunday morning processional and on the day of my realisation at the age of 17 that religion was essentially myth-information I asked myself what on earth was I

doing. Here are a few selected biblical supports for an imminent(?) Second Coming which can easily be reduced to two words – promises, promises! In those days came John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, and saying, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. -Matthew Ch.3 vv. 1-2 Now, after John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent ye and believe the gospel. -Mark Ch.1 vv 14-15 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again even so them also which sleep in Jesus will Godbring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them to meet the Lord in the air; and so shall we ever be with the Lord. -1 Thessalonians vv 14 – 17 – the only biblical reference to what some Christians hope will lie in store for them at The Rapture. Behold, I shew you a mystery; we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed. In a moment at the last trump; for the trumpet shall sound and the dead shall be raised incorruptible,and we shall be changed. -1 Corinthians Ch.15, vv 51-52 Be ye also patient; ‘stablish your hearts; for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. -James Ch.5, v 8 In contemporary parlance – “Yea – Right.”

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What’s the value of something we can’t live without?

David Suzuki Science Matters More than 13 per cent of Canada’s gross domestic product depends on healthy ecosystems, according to Environment Canada briefing notes obtained by Postmedia News. By contrast, the Harper government’s pet economic project, the Alberta oil sands, represents a mere two per cent. But is 13 per cent a reasonable estimate of the “value” of nature? With the current perspective that elevates the economy above all else, it’s important to find ways to include nature’s value in our calculations so it doesn’t get ignored in decision-making. At the same time, it seems absurd to try to assign worth to something so vital we can’t survive without it. Most of the world’s people are now urban dwellers and spend increasingly less time outdoors. As such, we assume we can create our habitat. As long as we have parks to play in, we don’t think much about nature. So, let’s consider a thought exercise. Scientists invent a time machine to take us back four-billion years before life appeared. We strap ourselves in, press buttons and are transported to a time when the planet was sterile, devoid of life. We open the hatch and go out. And, we’re all

dead! That’s because before life arose, the atmosphere was toxic for animals like us – rich in CO2, ammonia, sulphur and water, but devoid of oxygen. Oxygen is a highly reactive element that is quickly used up when elements like sulphur and iron oxidize. Only after life evolved a way to exploit the sun’s energy through photosynthesis was carbon dioxide removed and oxygen released as a byproduct. Over millions of years, photosynthesis liberated oxygen, which built up to become 20 per cent of the atmosphere. To this day, all green things on land and in oceans maintain the balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide. However, since the Industrial Revolution, we’ve been burning fossil fuels, liberating more carbon dioxide than life can absorb. It’s accumulating in the atmosphere and oceans, and that’s driving climate change. Back to our experiment. We knew about the toxic atmosphere before we started out and so we packed helmets and compressed air tanks, which we don before opening the hatch. We exit and wander about, looking at the eerie, barren landscape for an hour or two before becoming thirsty. There’s water, but what could we trust to drink? Life is part of the hydrologic cycle that circulates water around the world in rivers, lakes, oceans and air. Soil organisms like fungi and bacteria, as well as plant roots, filter molecules from water to render it drinkable. We knew that, too, and so we have water bottles attached to our helmets, connected by straw

to our mouths. After many more hours, we become hungry. But before there was life on Earth there was no food for animals like us because everything we eat was once alive! We consume the carcasses of animals and plants and absorb their molecules to form every part of our bodies. We also anticipated that and brought food. In fact, I expected to stay a while and brought seeds to grow greens. But where could I plant them? There would be dust, sand, clay and gravel, but no soil because it’s formed by the accumulation of molecules from the remains of plants and animals. Finally, the sun sets and although it’s warm because of greenhouse gases, we decide to build a fire so we can sit around and exchange stories. Where could we find fuel to burn? Wood, peat, dung, coal, oil and gas all store the sun’s energy as photosynthetic products that we burn to liberate fire. Before life, there was no fuel. Again, in anticipation we brought wood, kindling and paper and set them up for a fire. But fire requires oxygen, so nothing happens when we strike the match. The point of this exercise is to illustrate that the very foundations of our lives – air, water, photosynthesis, soil and food – are made possible by the web of life that evolved on a once-sterile planet. Living organisms on land and in oceans – including us – create, cleanse and regenerate those vital elements. Who needs nature? We do. Without nature, we would not be here. How do we put an economic value on that?

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Campfire incidents cause concern in hot, dry weather Contributed by Jordan Turner, SE Fire Centre

A surge in the number of abandoned or unattended campfires combined with high temperatures throughout the Southeast Fire Centre has fire officials urging recreationalists to be extremely careful with

campfires. Fire wardens have responded to 29 campfire incidents since last Thursday, July 18, raising the number of incidents to 104 already this season. Most of these campfire incidents occurred last weekend. Every person-caused fire is pre-

ventable. These incidents tie-up valuable resources and may delay our crews from responding to a naturally occurring wildfire. Currently, there are six lightning-caused wildfires burning in the Southeast Fire Centre. Five of these are less than one hectare in size.

One fire on Perry Ridge, about 4.5 kilometres west of Winlaw, is approximately 35 hectares in size. There are no roads or structures near the fire and due to its remoteness, this fire is currently being attacked by air resources. Helicopter rappel crews are building helipads to accommodate firefight-

ers who have started building a guard around the fire. The Fire Danger Rating is currently moderate to high in the Southeast Fire Centre, with pockets of extreme fire danger near Revelstoke, Grand Forks, Nakusp, Creston and Cranbrook.

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Justin Trudeau was a big draw for people in Vernon last week.

There was definite star power as Justin Trudeau stopped in Vernon Tuesday, July 23. No sooner was the federal Liberal leader out of his RV at Polson Park and a crowd of more than 300 people embraced him. Photos and autographs became the hot souvenirs from the encounter. Kim and Gerry Thibeault drove all the way from Edgewood to see Trudeau.

“When he spoke at his father’s (former prime minister Pierre Trudeau) funeral, I knew he would be prime minister one day,” said Gerry. Kim is also taken with Trudeau’s policies. “He has a positive message. I love his message about all of us being Canadians,” she said. Trudeau is currently touring B.C. with his family as a way of increasing the Liberals’ profile, especially given that it placed a distant third in the 2011

election. “I’ve been incredibly touched by the attention given to me over the last few days,” he said. “It’s not just about me. It’s about putting Canadians back in Canadian politics. They want to feel engaged and involved.” Trudeau says the current Conservative government has fostered divisions across the country. “We’re incredibly cynical about politicians but we’re tired of being cynical,” he said,

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Rotary District Governor takes on “ultimate consumer” Claire paradis Arrow Lakes News

Bob Carroll knows about money, and even what to do with it. Carroll, the Governor for Rotary District 5080 (Washington, Idaho, B.C.) worked as a financial advisor for years with Merrill Lynch and City Group in Spokane, Washington for decades and saw people amassing a lot of wealth without knowing where to put it. “People think if they have a lot of money they know what to do with it,” he told the Arrow Lakes

News. “They don’t.” Carroll learned this as an advisor aiding people in figuring out where their estate, the wealth accumulated during a lifetime, was going to go. Through working with people to help them determine where to direct their money, he found out about the psychological and emotional needs and wants of people. In his speech to the Nakusp Rotary Club Carroll made the distinction between two kinds of post-retirement living. One he dubbed “ultimate consumer” living, where the progressive acqui-

sition of more and larger toys (RVs, boats, etc.) was the goal. Another direction he talked about was a life of service and helping people, the life he had deeply embraced in Rotary. “Rotary leads us in some very strange directions,” Carroll disclosed, “It brings us to what we are called to do but can’t quite put our finger on.” Last year, Carroll went with high school students to Ecuador to install water purification systems and renovate a child care centre for field workers. It was a high point in Carroll’s life, and

Rotary has become a highlight of his life, he told the Arrow Lakes News. Although Carroll’s introduction to Rotary was a compulsory part of being Merrill Lynch management, he has learned to truly love it. Since 2006 he has enjoyed spending his retirement time in a life of service with the organization. This year the Carrolls, Bob and his wife Carol, will be visit all 60 Rotary Clubs in the district. That means driving 22,000 miles between the 40 clubs in the U.S. and 20 in Canada. Between the

two of them, they are taking on the challenge of visiting and inspiring the Rotarians in their district. It will take them six months to complete their tour, and they love it, they love working together. “Carol is equally as involved as I am,” said Carroll (Bob). “If I didn’t have Carol I never would have done this. We have totally different skill sets.” The two are taking the message to Rotarians to go deep and share their story about a life of service to inspire others to take the same path. The Carrolls themselves are well on their way.

Back in the swim of things: Nelson pool to open in August Contributed by Joe Chirico, RDCK

The Nelson and District Community Complex Aquatic Centre is scheduled to reopen August 6, the Regional District of Central Kootenay announced today. “All our staff and clients are really looking forward to seeing the busiest aquatic facility in the Kootenays up and running again,” said Joe Chirico, General Manager of Community Services. With the upper deck ceiling now complete, crews are working on the lower deck ceiling and expect to finish by July 19. Dan Maglio Contracting has been working with Morrison Installation to apply the ceiling’s sprayfoam acoustical treatment to dampen sound and Kootenay Lake Electric will follow close behind to install the new LED lighting system for the pool area. “I know families in particular

are anticipating the pool reopening, especially at the height of summer when it’s important for kids and adults to improve their swimming and lifesaving skills,” said Chirico. Regular aquatic programming including swimming lessons will also begin on August 6. Parents wishing to enroll their children in lessons can contact the NDCC to sign up now. All employees have been recalled from their temporary layoffs and will return to work in stages between now and August according to seniority and their role at the facility. “The Recreation Commission is really pleased with progress on the project so far given how unexpected this closure was for our community and how difficult it has been for our user groups in particular. We want to make sure that any improvements we

do now ensure that our competitive and synchronized swimmers, seniors and families can count on having a really good recreation facility for the long term,” said Ramona Faust, Recreation Commission Chair and Area E Director. This is only the first phase of the project. The RDCK will begin planning for the second and final phase of the repair and renovation project in fall 2013 when the community will be invited to provide input into further design options for the aquatic centre to make it a more functional and inviting space. Construction for phase two will begin in 2014 with the goal of extending the life of the facility into the coming decades. The RDCK will continue to update the public regularly. The RDCK is thrilled to welcome everyone back to their pool!

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Slo Pitch reaches a fevered pitch in Nakusp finals By Scott Graham

Special to the Arrow Lakes News

Local softball aficionados were treated to a triple header last Saturday evening at Kathy Pedersen Field as the Nakusp Slo-Pitch League came to an exciting conclusion. The first semi-final game of the evening pitted the

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hometown favourites “In the Parkers” (ITP) versus down lake rivals the “Burton Barleys.” The aging Barleys kept the game close in the first inning going 1-2-3 to close out the first. The Barleys benefitted from the hot bat of Curtiss Pawley as he hit a frozen rope for an in the yard home run. For the Parkers, bats started to heat up in the second inning led by the hot hitting of Zac Wethal and Ryan Struck, the latter contributing two home runs to his team’s offensive output. The Barleys attempted to make a comeback in the third inning led by team patriarch Rocky Parton, who courageously played on one leg after taking a line-drive off his right ankle. X-rays came back negative, thankfully. In the Parkers were able to bat through their rotation in the last four

innings to win handily by a score of 37-14. In the second semi-final of the evening, the youthful “Brew Jays” took on the experienced “Wolf Pack.” The speed, athleticism and outstanding hitting of the Brew Jays led by Kodi Bowman, Andrew Likness and Abby Jones proved too much for the Wolf Pack as the Brew Jays jumped to a 16-1 lead by the fourth inning. The Wolf Pack put on their rally caps in the latter stages of the game led by the stellar hitting of Gordie Marshall and defensive prowess of one Cheryl Black. The damage was done however as the Brew jays took the game 21-7 and advanced to the championship game against the In the Parkers. The championship game did not disappoint as the Brew Jays and In the Parkers were evenly matched. The title game consisted of numerous lead changes as each team hit the ball extremely well and errors were kept to a minimum. At the end of the third inning ITP held a slight lead of 8-6. However, the Brew Jays charged back in the fourth for six runs led by the white-hot batting of Shea Weigheill, Terryn “Rooks” Stenseth, Kris James and Avery Palmer. Brew Jays pitcher Taylor Reitmeier was solid on the mound especially in the later innings as the Brew Jays withstood a late inning rally by ITP to take the Nakusp Slo-Pitch crown by a score of 17-11. League organizers would like to thank all the volunteers (especially umpires Rusty Reimer and Johnni “Bass Boat” Kraft), and fans that came out to the games to support the teams and help make the season a success. But just because the finals are now over doesn’t mean you’ve missed all the slo-pitch action. This August long weekend teams from western Canada and the U.S. are coming to Nakusp to compete in a tournament.

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Herbalism gathers in nature’s panacea

Herbalist Barb MacPherson reveals the secrets St. John’s Wort. Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News Claire paradis Arrow Lakes News

Our small party clambered out of Barb MacPherson’s vehicle near the mouth of the trailway leading to Summit Lake from the New Denver side. After the herbal plant walk was done, I was hoping to be able to forage and find a plant that would be good for all ailments, on the same scale as, say, chocolate. Bev Detta, Gale Detta and I followed Barb MacPherson toward the trail, but even before we had reached the path, MacPherson was pointing at a spindly powder-blue flower and asking if we knew what it was. I knew it by the name chicory, but our guide also called it Blue Sailor, and said it could be roasted, ground and prepared like coffee. MacPherson had tried it herself, with mixed results: the taste hadn’t converted her to taking a cup every morning. MacPherson’s own faith in natural remedies was cemented with her experience taking Feverfew. Having suffered migraines for years, she turned to the herb to alleviate the pain she would often have to suffer through. The small, bright green, flowery brought her a relief she has come to rely on. Now, everyday, she takes a dropperful of tincture and hasn’t suffered a blinding migraine since. Although the cure has worked for her, she realizes that it might not work for all migraine sufferers, but it could help some. Not long after, she had a tall yellow-flowered plant in hand and was showing us how the yellow flowers yielded a reddish liquid when rolled between fingers. This was St. John’s Wort, which could be taken for nerve pain or depression, or soaked in oil and used on sunburns. “You can find good plants everywhere,” she told

A field guide is essential for identifying herbs like this Eyebright. Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News us, pointing to Pearly Everlasting, which was growing by the side of the road and was good for colds and flus, she said. Horsetail contains silica and is good to gather in spring when the crystals are small. Eyebright, Shasta Daisies, White Clover, Betony, Angelica: all have healing powers MacPherson explained, pointing each out as we walked along

the path. Heal-all, aka Prunella vulgaris, is high in anti-oxidants, Small-flower Willow Herb is good for prostate problems, and Pyrola can be taken for kidney issues. Gathering plants for their medicinal or nutritional benefits is an ages-old past time that predates pharmacology, but you have to be cautious, MacPherson told us. Always carefully identify the plants you gather with a field guide, and an experienced herbalist if possible. She herself had learned from a very memorable personal experience that elderberries need to be cooked before they’re consumed. Some plants should be avoided, like the buttercup family, as should most lilies. “They’re very inviting, especially when they’re young,” MacPherson said, referring to a tall False Hellebore, aka Veratrum viride, growing along the side of the path. There are several members in the skull-and-crossbones club of the plant world, so be cautious, she warned. Aside from being wary of the poisonous, there are other good rules of thumb for collecting plants, such as not taking too much from one area (one guide recommends taking only five per cent of one crop of common plants). Don’t take plants that are rare or protected or in nature preserves, and take only what you need. This means you should know what part of the plant you’re collecting, and gather it at the time when that part is most full of life. “Chemical constituents vary over a season,” said MacPherson, who gave the example of plants sending out pheromones to attract or repel insects and pollinators. One extreme example of plant persuasion that she had heard about was an acacia that had sent out chemicals in response to over brows-

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4801—27th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 4Z1 Toll Free: 800.663.4433 Can you spot the poisonous lily in this photo? Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News ing which had killed feeding antelopes. A study was also done into the effects of over-browsed Artemisia inhibiting the reproduction of partridges. The signals sent out by plants aren’t all bad, of course. There is a practise in Japan called Shinrinyoku, or forest bathing, said our guide, where visitors to the treed areas reap the benefit of breathing in volatile essential oils called phytoncides. The practise is seen as good for defusing stress and relaxing. As we walked through the forest, MacPherson pointed out Oregon Grape – the root is good for the liver, but it is rare in some areas – and Devil’s Club, which can be taken to regulate blood sugars. Reaching the end of the trail, the herbalist pointed out Wild Strawberry, well known for its delicious fruit but less known for its astringent and anti-oxidant properties. As we walked back to the truck, we sighted a folded-up blue heron flying lazily by, flapping its enormous wings, another side effect of taking a walk in wild places. “Some people were taught the uses of plants by their family. That’s so uncommon now,” she said. MacPherson would love to pass on her knowledge, and it all starts with learning the plants, getting out to see what grows where, then learning how it’s used. Not many people seem to have time, but considering the benefits of just walking in nature, who can really afford not to?

IN MEMORY OF

Cody Subotin December 4, 1980 – July 31, 2010

We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new, We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, Now all we have is memories, And a picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we will never part, God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts. Sadly missed and dearly loved by Kristin, Mom Yvonne and Dad John, Sister Denise, Mavis, Jason and Steven.

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BABY AND ME

For new and expecting parents at Stepping Stones Daycare between 10 a.m. and noon. Call Linda Nero at 250-265-3608 or email linda.nero@ interiorhealth.ca

FELDENKRAIS WITH TYSON

Starts at 9:15 a.m. at NaCoMo (90 5th Ave SW). For more info email Tyson at thaitouch@yahoo.co

SENIORS’ COFFEE

adults! Buttonmaker and supplies provided by the most awesome Sabina, at 1 p.m. at the Nakusp Library.

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PILATES

MUSIC IN THE PARK

WOMEN’S SOCCER

At the Seniors’ Centre (210 8th Ave) between 10 and 11 a.m. Meeting starts 7 p.m. at Terra Pondera 97 2nd Ave. in Nakusp

At the Nakusp Elementary School from 3:30-4:30 p.m. For info: Roelie 265-2160.

There will be music every Wednesday at the gazebo in Nakusp from 6:30-8:00 p.m., and at the arena in case of rain. This week, KSCU Children’s night.

On the Zeleznik Field behind the skatepark from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Thursday, Aug. 1 BRING ON THE BUTTONS

DARTS AT LEGION

Make you very own two-inch buttons to pin onto clothes, hats and assorted

BASKETBALL IN BURTON

At the school at 6:30 p.m. $2 drop-in. Try for a triple-20 or a bull’s eye; starts at 7 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 2

YOGA IN THE PARK

By donation between 9 and 10 a.m. Cancelled if raining. For info call Dylan 250-265-4923.

NEW DENVER FARMERS’ MARKET

Downtown New Denver at 6th and Kildare from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

PARKOUR

In the basement of the Nakusp Arena between 3:305:30 p.m. For youth ages 13-19. Contact Michael Garvey, 265-1778 or michaelfq@shaw.ca

GAMES AT LEGION

The fun starts at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 3

NAKUSP FARMERS’ MARKET

Between What’s Brewing on Broadway and Kootenay Savings on Broadway 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

SILVERTON FARMERS’ MARKET

Come visit every week 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Town Square Park on the corner of Main and Fiske in downtown Silverton.

EDGEWOOD FARMERS’ MARKET

Every other Saturday starting July 6 through September 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at 234 Granby (beside the Legion) there are crafts and local produce and more.

REVELSTOKE FARMERS’ MARKET

A fresh selection of local farm produce, home baked goods and a wide variety of handcrafted goods from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Grizzly Plaza.

CHOCOLATE DEMOS AT JENNIFER CHOCOLATES Watch chocolates being made right before your eyes at 91 4th Ave NW across from the Arrow Lakes Theatre in Nakusp.

Sunday, Aug. 4

BURTON FARMERS’ MARKET

See what’s happening locally between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Burton Community Hall.

WINLAW FARMERS’ MARKET

A variety of home made goodies and home grown farm produce from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Spicer Centre.

JAM AT NAKUSP LEGION

Bring your instrument (not your extra fruit) at 3 p.m.

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If you see a wildfire call *5555 on your cell. Nearly half of all wildfires are preventable. Please, be responsible in our forests.

Meets at 5 at Terra Pondera. For info 250-265-4604 Monday, Aug. 5

YOGA IN THE PARK

9-10 a.m., cancelled if raining; for info call Dylan 250-265-4923.

Tuesday, Aug. 6

BABY SIGN LANGUAGE

In the Nakusp park at 10 a.m. $10/class runs until end of August. For more info: cuyyeh@gmail.com or send text to 265-7418.

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This week’s camp was for children between nine and 14 years old, both boys and girls. A few of them had ridden before, either lessons with me or random horses of family members, and we had some first time riders. A variety of different skill levels were present, all working together with animals who will allow them all to ride

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Monday morning I welcomed a wonderful group of children to Charlie Horse Equine Adventures Summer Riding Camp at my farm. Some of them I had met before, and a few new faces I was very pleased to have met.

and play with them. After learning about horse safety and some important rules, the children all had the opportunity to work with my number one teacher Silken. Silken has been the first horse of many children since I got her six years ago; she was my first horse I owned, and she is also the first horse of my son Hunter. There is nothing she loves more than to have little people pamper her and tell her how beautiful she is. The most amazing part about using Silken for this summer camp is that she is currently expecting. She is due to foal mid August; the children enjoyed watching her belly for movement of little hooves. Don’t worry it is not a danger to the foal to have someone riding her. Just like people, exercise during pregnancy is important. Not only that, Silken would be heartbroken if she didn’t get to be involved. Over the three days, everyone learned how to groom and handle

horses safely, and they learned how to properly saddle and bridle a variety of different horses. After all the hard work grooming, picking out dirty hooves, applying fly spray and all necessary tack, everyone had chance to climb aboard their trusted steeds. After our initial lessons in how to mount, walk, halt, turn, back up and emergency dismount, we had half of our students riding and the other sitting in the shade eagerly waiting their turns. All the horses behaved well, with the exception of Chester who often decides that he should stop and eat grass anywhere he sees it. We corrected this with some anti-grass lines for our following lessons. One of our students took to him and decided that he was just right for her even with his attempts at eating. This was my first year teaching my very own summer camp, and I have been working towards this goal for 10 years. I started mucking out stalls at a riding academy,

which eventually led to training and teaching, which led me to embark on a journey into a life of incredible rewards. You will never work a day in your life if you love what you do, someone, somewhere once said. Who wouldn’t want to have a job that involves spending time with great kids and amazing animals? When I asked myself that question 10 years ago I had no idea it would look and feel this wonderful. Watching the children braid the horses’ manes and take pride in how they look after they give them a sponge bath makes me truly thankful for this path I chose. I look forward to next week when I am teaching children six and under, there is still room available if you want to sign up. I will be offering another age seven and up horse camp August 12-14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It sure does feel good to send children home with horse hair on their clothes and smiles on their faces.

An animated duo bring fun head games to local kids

Night Writer Anime. What does that term mean to you? Well, if you’re reading this, probably nothing, so I’ll actually give you a proper definition in addition to my usual bunch of confusing similes and pop-culture references from the 80s. “Anime” is a hand-drawn or computer-animated production that follows a characteristic style. Well, that’s the broadest definition I could get. Apparently, it means different things depending on what country you’re in. The Japanese use it as a blanket term for animation of any type, from anywhere, while most outside of Japan use it to specifically denote animation that came from – or took its style from – Japan. Odd, isn’t it?

prise you (though possibly not in a positive way). While art styles have evolved and differed very much since the beginnings of the medium, key features remain: large eyes, simple facial structures allowing for good expression of emotion, etc. Oh, and crazy hair. Like, lovechild of Lady Gaga, Billy Idol and a troll doll crazy, with a large jug of hair gel thrown in. The kind of hair that would be confiscated by the TSA along with your silverware collection as “a possible knife or other sharp, dangerous implement.” As you can expect from such a popular visual medium, anime has become a style of drawing that many kids want to learn. Amy Surina was one such kid. “I’ve drawn my whole life,” she said. “I started drawing mangastyle about five years ago, in grade seven. I was self-taught.” Now on the verge of going off to college, she can draw such things as hydrocephalic bobbleheads—er, I mean, chibis, with the best of them. Perhaps not wishing the younger members of Nakusp to have to go through what I can only guess is a

large amount of trial and error, she and her friendly wizard at special effects makeup Morgan Leontowicz helped a gaggle of kids take their first steps to being the savants of the future. Amy started off teaching us (well, everyone except me—my margin doodles make ancient stick figures look like the Mona Lisa) how to draw the aforementioned chibis. “Chibis” are basically super-deformed versions of regular anime characters—somewhat like western newspaper comic strips. They’re usually short and simple, with big heads and tiny bodies. Their noses are either practically or literally nonexistent. Such features make them ideal for people starting out –a large range of expression can be achieved with few changes. Eyes, hair and posture swaps can create virtually limitless combinations. Even my mom got in on the act! Though, she did misspell chibi as “chibby” which seems kind of like what you’d call a fat baby bird. Morgan arrived late due to unexplained reasons (I’m gonna go with giant space monsters clogging up the highway), but did not disap-

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Anime is usually based on manga (comics, basically. They read rightto-left), and, just like western stuff, there are many different genres and styles. Though they use some different terms than we do. For instance, “Shonen” and “Shoujo.” Don’t try to pronounce them, you’ll probably get it wrong, and trying to understand phonetic lettering is like being dyslexic and reading Swahili upside-down. “Shonen” literally means “boy” and so in the context of manga and anime it means “boy’s comic.” Shonen manga feature lots of action and all that cool stuff. Now, Shoujo is pretty much the opposite. Those are girls’ comics, and so are usually the equivalent of those novels where a ship sinks off the coast of an unknown tropical island and the only survivors are the female protagonist and a tall, dark, attractive stranger. Well, maybe about five different but equally boring attractive strangers. Of course, both of those descriptions are as general as can possibly be, and so don’t always apply. Dig into history further and I’m sure you’ll find something that will sur-

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