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Issue of recycling in B.C. comes to Nakusp again Claire paradis Arrow Lakes News

The complex and incendiary issue of changes to how recycling is carried out in the province came to the Nakusp council table at the Sept. 9 meeting. CAO Linda Tynan and CFO Rob Richards gave a report about financial incentives being offered by Multiple Material BC (MMBC) and options available to the Village at this point. Tynan was clear from the beginning that making a decision at this juncture was very difficult due to a lack of information. “Right off the start I’d like to say we’re being asked to consider something where we don’t have all the big picture,” said CAO Tynan. Where a depot would be located is a big question that there is no answer for yet, she gave as an example. Currently, recycling services are provided by RDCK are part of waste management services, and cost the Village approximately $14,000 for the depot service. The Environmental Recycling Act

has shifted the onus on producers to pay for paper and packaging recycling, said Tynan, and as a result product stewards have arisen like MMBC. At the beginning, RDCK was approached by MMBC who told them they were taking responsibility for recycling in the province and that if the regional district worked for them as a contractor, they would be offered a financial incentive. The not-for-profit agency purportedly sent municipalities letters, but they admit they might have missed some municipalities. said Tynan. The letter said if municipalities already provide curbside garbage service, they would offer an incentive to pick up recycling as well, and drop it off at a depot which can be up to 60 km away. Or, municipalities can choose to be a depot. CFO Rob Richards and CAO Tynan estimated the incentive could be $21,000, but that is only an estimate as no exact numbers for the incentive have been given. RDCK staff are recommending to board to say no to the financial incen-

tives, but they are also saying that RDCK will no longer provide recycling services as of May 2014. “That’s forcing us to look at what [MMBC] offering us,” Tynan said. Option one: the Village takes the incentive and offers curbside recycling, but the distance to a depot is still unknown, but up to 60 km. And products such as glass and some plastics will not be eligible for the service. Option two: The Village has a depot in town, but a penalty for dirty containers could reduce the amount of the incentive, increasing costs to the Village. According to legislated standard, if contamination of containers is greater than three per cent, depots will be penalized, and the penalty can be up to the amount of the incentive. Option three: the Village says no curbside recycling nor a depot, contractors who may answer an RFP might have to deliver to a depot further than 60 km. “We need to have the decision-making time delayed,” said the CAO. She

What will rural residents do when the recycling bins in Nakusp are gone? Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News had been told this was absolutely not possible because the Minister of Environment was committed to the May 2014 rollout date. “It goes against every principle of local government being prudent in decision making,” Tynan told council. “They’re asking you to make a decision without all of the information.” There were concerns raised that the contracts with MMBC seemed one-sided. “Philosophically this is wrong. The product stewardship program was supposed to shift responsibility on to producers, it’s now on us,” said Coun. Mueller. In a special meeting, Nakusp council voted to adopt the curbside incentive and service.

RDCK rejects recycling program incentive Greg nesteroff Black Press

The Regional District of Central Kootenay board voted unanimously Thursday to reject financial incentives to collect printed paper and packaging on behalf of industry. That was based on a staff recommendation suggesting key information is missing and the offer won’t pay for requirements to fence and

staff existing recycling depots. Presently most of the regional district’s 27 depots lack fencing, staffing, or both. It’s estimated upgrading and manning them would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars — and some would close or see their hours reduced. “We could not possibly operate that system with the incentives offered,” acting resource recovery manager Raymond Gaudart said.

“If we accepted, we would simply be committing ourselves to a taxpayer subsidy which goes against the very principles of extended producer responsibility.” However, Gaudart said residents presently receiving curbside pickup will continue to do so, whether from local government or private contractor. When the cost of recycling printed paper and packaging shifts

to industry next May, industry stewardship group Multi-Material BC will be in charge of collecting recycling fees from businesses and distributing the money to local governments and contractors. Gaudart said by turning the offer down, they’re leaving it up to that agency to provide a depot system, but no one knows what it would look like. “We don’t have details of what

they consider reasonable access for our residents. You can’t commit yourself to a contract that hasn’t got the key terms. Saying no is the only answer given the information we have.” Local governments have until Monday to decide — the same day the Union of BC Municipalities convention opens, with the new

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Nakusp senior safe home after night in woods Claire paradis Arrow Lakes News

After a day and a night spent out in the woods, Peter Arends is back home in Nakusp safe and sound. The 77-year-old man had left his wife Etsuko at 8 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 12 to go check on a friend’s cabin near

Halcyon Hot Springs and then go mushroom picking. On a whim, Arends decided to cross to the west side of the lake and hunt for mushrooms near Mount Odin. Unfortunately, his pickup truck died on a forest service road, leaving him stranded. Arends, a diabetic, was in need of insulin, and food which he didn’t

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after walking to look for help, Arends spent the night in his vehicle, and set out walking the next morning, making his way to the highway. “I bet I walked over a hundred kilometres on gravel roads,” said Arends on Saturday morning. At last, a man from Salmon Arm picked him up and took him to the

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Notes from Nakusp council meeting Sept. 9 Claire paradis Arrow Lakes News

Water treatment project presentation Steven Thomson, engineer from 9 Dot Engineering Ltd. and Aquadiversities’ Nathan Ward gave an update on the Water Treatment Plant, Micro-hydro project and Waste Water Treatment Plant. Nathan Ward said the water treatment project was challenging in that they were working with equipment that was already supplied, but he told council that they had designed the project so multiple things could be done at the same time to speed the project along. Local contractors from Nakusp and Nelson, including Madden Timberframing, worked on the project. “We had to re-prove and redesign everything,” said Ward, and the next phase is plumbing. Estimated commissioning date is end of Nov. 2013, pending final Interior Health permit. Steven Thomson gave an update on the MIcro-hydro project. “We’re really pushing to get the turbine on line because it’s a revenue producer,” said Thomson. Controls are being picked up and installed. A 50 kW capacity Delta micro hydro turbine generator is now installed and will likely run around 30 kW depending on licensing. The Village now has an approved grid tied net-metering agreement for power production with BC Hydro. The only thing outstanding is the water usage licence Nathan Ward told council. At the Waste Water Treatment Plant, the electricals, had to be replaced and upgraded, and slightly more complex controls installed. This will give flexibility in operations, said Ward. “This is cutting edge, really it’s pretty exciting,” Ward said. Overflow issues have been addressed by the implementation of a gooseneck pipe which empties into an emergency lagoon, rather than having to be monitored manually.

The ventilation issue is being dealt with a new design to circulate air and an upgraded heating system worked on with the original mechanical engineer. “We’ve done everything possible to mitigate humidity and moisture in that build,” said Ward.

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NACFOR funds distribution report was postponed by request by NACFOR who need to have a meeting.

Boat launch blues CAO Linda Tynan and Mayor Karen Hamling have had calls and meetings with Columbia Power Corporation about the boat launch, and have tried to meet with Hydro as well. CPC has had wheels installed on walkway to help it move up and down with the water, gangway has been extended, and a grate added to tuck in the walkway wires to reduce to trip hazard, the mayor told council. “What you have to understand is that Columbia Power Corporation is working with BC Hydro’s design,” stated Hamling, “and working within their mandate.” Painting the cables and other solutions to reduce the trip hazard are being considered, and CPC has said they are looking to see what they can do. The Village requested a meeting with CPC and the fishermen, but CPC said they would like to address as many issues as they can before they meet. The Village has also requested a meeting with Hydro. “I think we’ll still going to have issues with it and I don’t know how they’re going to be resolved,” said Hamling.

Hot Springs Roof

Mid-City Roofing & Sheet Metal from Kamloops will be reroofing the hot springs building roof for a cost of $54,414 plus GST. They were the only company to respond to the request for proposals which was advertised and posted on BC Bid. The report from staff stated that “the preferred roofing shingle style was proposed at $54,414. This is over budget by $4,414 but

given the aesthetic appeal compared to the other less expense shingles (which are within budget) it’s recommended that the more expensive option be used.” A comment from the public gallery encouraged the Village to send out another request for proposals to try to get someone local to do the roof.

Other news:

-Dr. Lea has signed a new doctor to a three-year contract here in Nakusp. -Cell phone coverage at the ferries is a priority for the Ferry Advisory Committee, who met with Bruce Lintott and the District Manager Hugh Eberle. Design is underway for Shelter Bay, the mayor’s report stated. -Councillor Ulli Mueller reported that electronics for recycling can collected by municipalities and will be picked up by Electronic Products Recycling Association if a depot is set up. -Coun. Mueller attended the Strategic Marketing Planning session of the West Kootenay Tourism Alliance on August 28. The meeting reviewed market trends, roles and responsibilities, existing tourism, and defined tourism objectives. -Councillor Tom Zeleznik reported on NACFOR’s operations. Waste assessments are being done and burning will start once they are completed. “This is a big burning program so hopefully we will have good venting weather this fall to get it all done,” reported Zeleznik. NACFOR is also selling loads of firewood locally and down the valley. -The UBC co-op students completed their work term Aug. 16, and loved working here, said Zeleznik. -The NADB website is up and running! -The 2014 Permissive Tax Exemption were granted to Halcyon Assisted Living, Arrow And Slocan Lakes Community Services Association, Nakusp Launch Club, Arrow Lakes Hospital Auxiliary, Nakusp Childcare Society, and Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 20).

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The Burton Community Hall Association advises that the Campground & Park contract operating agreement is under review. We are undertaking a process towards a new contract agreement for the coming camp season(s) November 2013 to October 2014. The campground and park is an appreciable community asset and serves residents and visitors alike. Located in Burton, the campground is surrounded by beach/lake on 3 sides and has many amenities. The operator will be actively involved in running and maintaining the campground & park and continuing to develop the business though their skills and efforts. Should you wish to participate or learn more about this opportunity &/or would like to submit a proposal you can contact one of the following park committee volunteers as listed below for more information; John Moroz (jmoroz@burtoncity.ca) Brian Harrop (brilin@burtoncity.ca) Harry May (bmay@burtoncity.ca) Wayne Cromwell (Cromwell@burtoncity.ca) Al Ralston (aralston@burtoncity.ca)

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Boat ramp disappointing Editor, What BC Hydro has done to Nakusp via result of the new boat launch not being accessible during the fall/winter/early spring months is fairly ludicrous. Whatever happened to BC Hydro’s five-year recreational study of the Arrow Lakes? What about the traffic counters that were to be installed way back when? I wrote an article for the ALN on the ‘recreational study’ way back in 2009. We’re not five years in, yet residents now have a boat launch they cannot use for half the year (or potentially more). Where were the results of the traffic counters? Do they have statistics for the winter season? Were the counters put in at all? BC Hydro was supposed to inquire and hold face-to-face surveys with Arrow Lakes Reservoir recreationists. Are those on file with BC Hydro? How many people did they actually talk to? Did they know how heavily it is used during the winter time? If not, who responsibility was it

to make them aware? I just don’t want everyone getting angry at BC Hydro. When it’s all said and done, the village council has to take some fault for agreeing to the proposal without being cognizant of BC Hydro’s apparent (major) stipulation. In an article the ALN published on Sept. 6, read online, Nakusp Mayor Karen Hamling is quoted as saying she gets the impression “we’re not taken seriously” and “considered a bother.” She’s taking the onus off the village for this oversight. The blame isn’t completely on BC Hydro here. I realize decisions made years ago do not affect all current elected council members; and I know you Nakusp residents tend to get involved as much as possible. I’m just sad, and fairly disappointed, at what I read when I visited the website today. Keith Powell Trenton, Ontario P.S. Miss my Saddle Mountain High. Hope you’re all well.

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I recently wrote about geoengineering as a strategy to deal with climate change and carbon dioxide emissions. That drew comments from people who confuse this scientific process with the unscientific theory of “chemtrails.” Some also claimed the column supported geoengineering, which it didn’t. The reaction got me wondering why some people believe in phenomena rejected by science, like chemtrails, but deny real problems demonstrated by massive amounts of scientific evidence, like climate change. Chemtrails believers claim governments around the world are in cahoots with secret organizations to seed the atmosphere with chemicals and materials – aluminum salts, barium crystals, biological agents, polymer fibres, etc. – for a range of nefarious purposes. These include controlling weather for military purposes, poisoning people for population or mind control and supporting secret weapons programs based on the High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program, or HAARP. Scientists have tested and used cloud and atmospheric seeding for weather modification and considered them as ways to slow global warming. With so many unknowns and possible unintended consequences, these practices have the potential to cause harm. But the chemtrails conspiracy theory is much broader, positing that military and commercial airlines are

involved in constant massive daily spraying that is harming the physical and mental health of citizens worldwide. I don’t have space to get into the absurdities of belief in a plot that would require worldwide collusion between governments, scientists and airline company executives and pilots to amass and spray unimaginable amounts of chemicals from altitudes of 10,000 metres or more. I’m a scientist, so I look at credible science – and there is none for the existence of chemtrails. They’re condensation trails, formed when hot, humid air from jet exhaust mixes with colder low-vapour-pressure air. This, of course, comes with its own environmental problems. But what interests me is the connection between climate change denial and belief in chemtrails. Why do so many people accept a theory for which there is no scientific evidence while rejecting a serious and potentially catastrophic phenomenon that can be easily observed and for which overwhelming evidence has been building for decades? To begin, climate change denial and chemtrails theories are often conspiracy-based. A study by researchers at the University of Western Australia found “endorsement of a cluster of conspiracy theories … predicts rejection of climate science as well as the rejection of other scientific findings.” Many deniers see climate change as a massive plot or hoax perpetrated by the world’s scientists and scientific institutions, governments, the UN, environmentalists and sinister forces to create a socialist world government or something. Not all go to such extremes. Some accept climate change is occurring but deny humans are responsible. Still, it doesn’t seem

rational to deny something so undeniable! In a Bloomberg article, author and Harvard Law School professor Cass R. Sunstein points to three psychological barriers to accepting climate change that may also help explain why it’s easier for people to believe in chemtrails: People look to readily available examples when assessing danger, focus “on risks or hazards that have an identifiable perpetrator” and pay more attention to immediate threats than longterm ones. Researchers Ezra Markowitz and Azim Shariff of the University of Oregon Psychology and Environmental Studies departments add a few more, including that human-caused climate change “provokes self-defensive biases” and its politicization “fosters ideological polarization.” People who subscribe to unbelievable conspiracy theories may feel helpless, so they see themselves as victims of powerful forces – or as heroes standing up to those forces. Whether it’s to deny real problems or promulgate imaginary ones, it helps reinforce a worldview that is distrustful of governments, media, scientists and shadowy cabals variously referred to as banksters, global elites, the Illuminati or the New World Order. The problem is that science denial is, in the case of chemtrails, a wacky distraction and, in the case of climate change denial, a barrier to addressing an urgent, critical problem. Science is rarely 100 per cent certain, but it’s the best tool we have for coming to terms with our actions and their consequences, and for finding solutions to problems. The science is clear: human-caused climate change is the most pressing threat to humanity, and we must work to resolve it. We don’t have time for debunked conspiracy theories.

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The chair of the Regional District of Central Kootenay is defending his attendance at an invitation-only meeting between the forests minister and an industry group. John Kettle was one of several local politicians present at the session last month in Fruitvale between minister Steve Thomson and representatives of several local sawmills. In July, the RDCK board agreed to request such a meeting at this week’s Union of BC Municipalities convention following a presentation from the Interior Lumber Manufacturers Association, which is seeking greater and easier access to timber. However, Kettle says in the meantime local mills arranged their own

meeting with Thomson, who was in the area, and asked certain local politicians to join them. Others who weren’t invited only learned about the meeting after the fact. Kettle said his participation — as an individual director, not board chair — and that of other elected officials, including the mayors of Nelson, Castlegar, and Creston, was limited to about 15 minutes plus a dinner afterward. The rest of the session was between Thomson and representatives of five local mills. “They had an hour and a half with the minister, which is totally unheard of,” Kettle said, adding that he was only present for a “general discussion” with few specifics. “All we did was show up. There was nothing scurrilous about this.”

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Energy Minister Bill Bennett has denied reports that BC Hydro rates are poised to go up more than 26 per cent in the next two years. Bennett was peppered with questions Wednesday after one of BC Hydro’s unions released an internal BC Hydro document suggesting a 19 per cent rate increase next year and another six per cent the following year. The compounding effect would produce an increase of 26.4 per cent over two years. Bennett said the document was prepared for a ministry committee working with BC Hydro on electricity rates, and has been revised three times since the leaked version was created in August. He said the committee has found ways to reduce the rate increases needed to cover extensive construction and other costs for the utility, but he wouldn’t put a number on the prospective rate increases. The work includes identifying 19 independent power projects whose power pur-

But East Shore director Gary Jackman said Thursday he was uncomfortable with the meeting’s optics. He was concerned the minister would presume the board tacitly endorsed whatever the industry group said and that rural needs were potentially excluded from the discussion. No further meeting with Thomson is scheduled at the local government convention this week as originally planned, although Kettle suggested it would have been limited to the brief presentation of a position paper in any case. In a recent letter to the Star, rural Nelson director Ramona Faust explained what led to the board supporting the lumber manufacturers and noted they spent little time reviewing the association’s documents, which

chase agreements are to either be cancelled or deferred. NDP energy critic John Horgan said BC Liberal interference has led to the current situation. “Expensive private power contracts, billions in Hydro debt hidden in deferral accounts, a sidelining of the independent B.C. Utilities Commission, an 84 per cent cost overrun on the Northwest Transmission Line,” Horgan said. “There is no question that the Liberal government has mismanaged BC Hydro.” Bennett acknowledged that the government’s 2011 intervention to cap rate increases below four per cent for two years has increased the pressure on today’s rates. BC Hydro had been proposing rate hikes of more than nine per cent for 2012 and 2013. “I think we are feeling the impact of decades of difficult decisions by successive governments, Socreds, NDP, BC Liberal,” Bennett said. “All of us have difficulty looking the ratepayer directly in the eye and saying, by the way, we’re going to increase your rates by X.”

RDCK says no to scheme Recycling from page 1 recycling scheme expected to be a hot-button topic. Nelson this week became one of the few so far to opt in, while others like Prince George and Coquitlam have said no, and still others remain on the fence. “Rejection is leading us to a political solution,” said RDCK environmental services manager Uli Wolf. “To apply pressure and find critical mass saying what has been proposed so far is unacceptable. That’s the message we’re trying to deliver.” Nakusp mayor Karen Hamling was concerned that by rejecting the offer they might risk reduced service or none at all. Wolf responded that Multi-Material BC couldn’t afford to neglect municipalities, but rural areas may be at risk: “I don’t think they can get away with saying a two-hour drive to do your recycling is acceptable. But one hour, maybe.“ Arrow Lakes director Paul Petersen asked what happens if some areas of the regional district buy in and others don’t. He was told contracts may be tendered that cross government boundaries. Nelson mayor John Dooley said he was in the awkward position of supporting the

motion to refuse the offer even though his city had just accepted it. “I feel obliged to support the regional district position at the same time we’re opting in,” he said. “The challenge is for the rural areas.” Product stewardship is a good idea, Dooley added, but he wondered how a system being panned in Metro Vancouver, B.C.’s most densely populated regional district, could be feasible in our vast area. New Denver mayor Anne Bunka, whose council has declined to participate, said they felt there couldn’t go it alone: “This reinforced our reluctance to agree to something with incomplete information and a contract heavily weighted against us.” East Shore director Gary Jackman worried that saying yes would mean reduced service, increased costs, and a lot of uncertainty. “I’m happy to [say no]. Whether it’s political posturing or not, I think it’s the more ethical thing to do.” Chair John Kettle said in turning down the offer, it was important to provide a “qualified no” and explain their rationale. He thinks if recycling becomes less convenient or more costly, it could result in more material going to the landfill. — With files from Jeff Nagel, Surrey North Delta Leader

were only distributed the morning of the presentation. She expected more discussion ahead of a meeting with the minister, including community concerns, but it never happened. “I don’t know what was discussed by the directors that attended the meeting [in Fruitvale], nor the mills in attendance and that is an uncomfortable position,” she wrote. Faust’s letter brought rebukes from two other directors. “I’m really disappointed and saddened that a member of this board would write a letter to the editor in that fashion,” Nakusp mayor Karen Hamling said. “I just find that very, very sad.” But Faust said she wasn’t suggesting anyone did anything wrong.

“I don’t think I put anybody in a particularly bad light and I don’t think there was any malice intended,” she said. “I am saying if we clear up the way we handle delegations, we all have an opportunity to say what’s important to us.” Faust has asked that the board amend its bylaws so that requests from delegations are not acted upon immediately except in rare circumstances. The motion has been referred to staff for more study. The Interior Lumber Manufacturers Association want constraints on the local fibre supply relaxed to free up more wood for their mills, which they say would also reduce conflicts over logging in watersheds, but critics have dismissed the call as a “timber grab.”

NOTICE OF 2013 TAX SALE Notice is hereby given that the following described properties will be sold by Public Auction, to be held under the provisions of Part II of the Local Government Act. The auction will be held on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in the Village of Nakusp Council Chambers, 91- 1st Street NW, Nakusp, British Columbia. At the time of the bid, successful bidders are required to deposit CASH, BANK DRAFT, INTERAC or a CERTIFIED CHEQUE only with the Collector. Any person placing successful bids on behalf of a Company must be prepared to affix the Company’s Corporate Seal to documents. The purchase of a Tax Sale property is subject to tax under the PROPERTY PURCHASE TAX ACT on the fair market value of the property. Properties must be withdrawn from the Tax Sale upon payment of delinquent taxes, plus interest, from January 1, 2013, or date of last payment to the date of payment. This payment must be by CASH, CERTIFIED CHEQUE, BANK DRAFT or INTERAC and must be received in the Village Office PRIOR to 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 30, 2013. Folio No. 553-00204.000 553-00232.000 553-00309.050 553-00312.500 553-00433.000 553-00467.000 553-00528.000 553-00556.045

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This notice is published in accordance with Section 405(1) of the Local Government Act. • The lowest amount for which parcel may be sold is the “Upset Price”. The Upset Price includes: o (a) delinquent and arrears taxes plus interest to date of sale; o (b) current years taxes plus penalty; o (c) the sum of 5% of the foregoing amounts; and o (d) Land Title fees. • The highest bidder at or above the upset price shall be declared the purchaser. If no bids are received, the Village will be declared the purchaser. • The purchaser has no legal rights to the property until one (1) year has expired from the date of the Tax Sale. • The owner has one year in which to redeem the property; paying back the upset price plus interest accrued to the date of redemption. • At redemption, the purchaser is paid back their bid plus interest accrued from the date of the Tax Sale. PURCHASERS MUST PAY BY CERTIFIED CHEQUE, BANK DRAFT, INTERAC OR CASH (Purchasers are given one (1) hour to secure funds) • Title to property not redeemed within one year from the date of the tax sale will be transferred to the purchaser on receipt of Land Title Act fee. • The purchaser will be responsible to pay the Property Purchase Tax on the fair market value of the property at the time of the transfer of the title. • The Property Purchase Tax Act rates are 1% on the first $200,000 of fair market value and 2% on the balance. Robert Richards, CFO Village of Nakusp

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How to bike travel to Alaska: Janis and Shon’s big adventure

Janis and Shon arrived Alaska, after cycling thousands of kilometres from Nakusp. Photo courtesy Shon Neufeld Claire paradis Arrow Lakes News

Shon and Janis Neufeld, the folks behind Shon’s Bike Shop recently returned from a 4,000 kilometre cycling journey from Nakusp to Valdez, Alaska and home from Vancouver. No, that’s not a typo: not only did the couple cycle 4,000 km, they did it under a deadline for a cruise leaving Alaska on August 19. Leaving Nakusp on Friday, July 19 at five in the morning, Shon and Janis climbed on their fully loaded Marin bicycles and headed out into the brightening blue yonder. Before embarking on this epic journey, the Neufelds had toured around on lightweight road bikes, packing minimal gear and relying on the power of plastic money for places to stay and their food. This time their 4,000 km trek was

unsupported, meaning they were packing tents, gear and as much food and water as they could all the way themselves. Planning their route, they sent two caches of supplies on ahead, one to Smithers and one to Whitehorse, with fresh gear for their journey. Fortunately, fresh water and peanut snacks weren’t too hard to come by as they pedalled their way north. While they stocked up on high-protein and fat nutty snacks at gas stations and grocery stores along the way, streams researched as from a spring source and not lake-fed provided potable water. Packed food gave the duo partial breakfasts and suppers, which were happily supplemented with more meals wherever they could be bought. “It’s the most incredible part,” said Janis, “how much we ate.” Scenery and challenge aside, the sheer volume of food required to

maintain the energy needed to fuel the cyclists was staggering. Between 5,000 and 10,000 calories a day were consumed just to keep them moving, which meant two full breakfasts were easily eaten by both Shon and Janis in preparation for their day. A week of relaxation on a cruise ship not only meant comfy beds and showers, it meant full meals, often followed by trips to the all-hours buffet. Life on the road leading up to the cruise was a stark contrast. This wasn’t your typical bike tour, it was more like bike traveling, said Janis, with nine to 11 hours a day spent pushing pedals to make the daily quota of 150 km necessary to get them to the boat on time. A gruelling schedule of four days cycling, then one day off kept them on track time wise, and it was a challenge to maintain the pace. For Janis, difficulty sleeping and dealing with stifling heat were trials she suffered through, sometimes hitting a psychological wall that left her in tears saying she couldn’t go on. But she did, reaching her limits and then surpassing them, and always making the daily quota, one kilometre at a time. “It was hard a lot of days,” Janis told the Arrow Lakes News, “I was so proud of myself. I had to dig really deep, that’s what made it so rewarding.” Being able to face, and complete, the task of riding a nearly Ironman-length cycling distance day in and day out was a major achievement. And for

Shon? “He was very solid,” said Janis, who felt fully supported by her husband-travel mate. On days off, Shon would ride to get groceries or work maintaining the bikes as they made their way. “I could have opened a bike shop on the side of the road,” joked Shon. Forty pounds of bike mechanic’s gear, regular maintenance and the right two-wheeled steeds paid off: the trip was plagued by just two flat tires and two broken spokes. What might be even more surprising is that Janis and Shon weren’t the only two-wheeled human-powered travellers on the road. The new Nakuspians sporadically met a dozen cyclists biking from the tip of Alaska down to the end of Argentina who ranged in age from teens to 70s. They were travelling from north to south (maybe they’d heard it was all downhill), and generally travelling at a more sedate pace of 100 km per day. Janis and Shon themselves hit the B.C.-Alaska border on August 10, and still had hundreds of kilometres to go. “You don’t realize how large B.C. is until you bike across it. It’s huge,” said Shon. If they weren’t in shape before they set out (they were), the pair certainly were at that point. Getting fit is a side effect of longdistance cycling, quipped Shon. Another effect of being slow on the road is experiencing the

land in a very different way than from behind the wheel of a fastmoving car. Distances seem more real, and landscape features like mountains and rock formations can be seen thoroughly, every perspective and angle of approach appreciated. For Shon, dropping into the Fraser Canyon on the way home from the Coast was awe-inspiring on a bike. For Janis, their arrival in Valdez was a milestone marking the culmination of all their work and effort, one that will stay with her for a very long time. “It’s a once in a lifetime trip,” said the Kaslo Sufferfest organizer and coach. With five kids and a store to run, it’s unlikely the couple will be able to find the time to do it again, but they are planning on taking their kids on week-long bike camping adventures in the future. “Anybody can do it,” said an enthused Janis Neufeld, although she recommends starting slowly and giving yourself time not only to build up strength but also time to travel at a slower pace. After many moments on the road, the Neufelds breathed a sigh of relief when they were back in the Kootenays. The drivers were more courteous and careful than some they had encountered abroad (including close calls with a dump truck and some big truck traffic on the northern highways), the air was clean, the mountains beautiful: they were home, back in one of the best places on earth.

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Eleven Arrow Lakes ATV Club members set out on an epic journey from Nakusp to Fauquier on Saturday, Sept. 7. The troupe ranged in age from 11 to 69, and they hit the trail early, setting out

ATV club members enjoyed a hot bowl of chili after the 170 km ride to Fauquier. Photo courtesy Pat Knecht

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In pictures: Nakusp and District Fall Fair 2013

Athlete of the Week Clockwise from above: jail birds await their bail as part of the Nakusp and Community Foundation fundraiser. Looks like any one would be fun to get out on bail; Amy Surina offered your portrait in cartoon for a small fee at this year’s fair; Janet Royko sold raffle tickets for seeds and sculpture; Dawna Dinning demontrates the work that goes into her beautiful blankets; Pamela O’Neil proudly displays her prize-winning bloomers; Linda Kendall mad the most of a funny potato with lots of personality; silver medal winner David Cold represented Special Olympics at their booth. Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News Claire paradis some participants wished there were Arrow Lakes News

The Nakusp and District Fall Fair was held on a glorious September day in the Nakusp Arena auditorium. Entries were sparse this year, and

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Living in the shadow of the Revelstoke dam, and at the mercy of changing water levels, residents along the Arrow Lakes (or reservoir as they’re called by BC Hydro) have at one time or another considered what would happen if the dam failed. What would have to happen for the dam to break; do the dams have a lifespan; how much time would we have to evacuate; how high would we have to climb to be safe – these are just some of the questions that come to mind on this side of the dam wall. According to the BC Dam Safety Annual Report, by the end of March 2013, there were 2,119 dams in B.C., 77 per cent of which are regulated under the Water Act, BC Dam Safety Regulation. Of the regulated dams, 1,483 are operational dams ranging in size from some of the largest structures in Canada, such as the Mica Dam which gener-

ates hydroelectric power, to small earth-filled dams that create water storage for domestic use. An additional 153 regulated dams in the province are proposed, breached or abandoned. All dam owners in B.C. are responsible for inspection and maintenance of their dams. Speculation about what could happen has continued for decades, however. In the 1979 book The Wave, author Christopher Hyde outlines a deadly worst-case scenario for the Mica dam that cascades misery down the length of the dammed Columbia River. In the novel, Hyde imagines what would happen during a very high water year if terrorists blew a hole in the Mica Dam and the blast sets off a massive landslide, something perhaps the size of the Downie slide. A confluence of apocalyptic dam forces, the resulting tidal wave takes 40 minutes to travel from Mica and wipe out Revelstoke and its dam in the book. Nakusp is wiped off the

map less than ten minutes later. Just when you thought it was bad enough, radioactive and chemical waste from the Hanford Nuclear Reservation then infuses the massive wave with toxicity that spreads through the land (for the riveting conclusion, you’ll have to read the book). The Wave was written shortly after the Teton Dam disaster in 1976 where 11 people and 13,000 head of cattle were killed when the earthen dam collapsed as it was filling for the first time. So what are the chances that the dam would break and a flood like that would come along? What is the state of dam safety along the Columbia? On the BC Hydro website, you will see on the page about dam facility that “For security reasons, detailed facility information is no longer available.” When asked if Hydro is worried about a terrorist threat, Bob Harriman, Chief

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Please note that as a result of the recent purchase of Springer Creek Forest Products by International Forest Products Limited (Interfor), the existing Forest Stewardship Plan #157 has been amended to now have Interfor as the agreement holder instead of Springer. The FSP is for Tree Farm License 3 and Forest License A20192. This amendment was approved without being made publicly available for review and comment as per exemption granted by the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations under the authority of section 20(3) of the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation. Interfor may commence operations beginning September 5, 2013. For more information, please contact Ron Palmer (Interfor) at 250-265-6120.

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Security Officer replied: “BC Hydro has response plans in place to react immediately, in coordination with the authorities. In addition to sharing proactive intelligence, BC Hydro Security continually works with police forces throughout the province. We cannot provide details about specific measures at our facilities to protect the security of those facilities.” If there were a serious dam breach, how would communities be notified? And how far would people need to go to be safe in case of total dam failure? Has Hydro calculated a “safe zone” for evacuation? “As per the Emergency Program Act, municipal and regional districts or local authorities would warn the public of the emergency and respond to the emergency as it impacts the public, including evacuation, if necessary. BC Hydro retains the responsibility to communicate with these organizations. They are provided with Emergency Planning Guides that outline the extent of possible inundation zones under various different circumstances, so that they can develop their evacuation plans accordingly,” Ben Peco, Manager of Emergency Planning wrote in response. The Arrow Lakes News put the following questions to Hydro which answered by Stephen Rigbey, Director of Dam Safety (all questions and answers in this article were conveyed through BC Hydro Stakeholder Engagement Advisor Mary Anne Coules). If there were a sudden breach of the Revelstoke dam, how long would it take for flood waters to reach Nakusp? SR: An incident on a dam such as Revelstoke with a proven track-record of good performance would develop relatively slowly. Even following a catastrophic event, the dam would be damaged, not immediately breached. There would likely be days of warning time as the situation worsened. However, once a breach actually initiated, water would first reach Nakusp in about two hours but flood waters wouldn’t reach maximum height until after about 26 hours. When was the decision to do seismic upgrading made? Was it made in response to a particular event or new piece of information? SR: When upgrades were being made to the spillway gates at the Hugh L. Keenleyside and Duncan Dams, BC Hydro also took the opportunity to strengthen the gates seismically, as well. The focus for these projects was to upgrade the aging spillway gates that were installed when the dam was constructed in the 1960s to ensure reliability. What constitutes a “very severe” seismic event? SR: All structures respond to the amount of ground motion associated with a seismic event. A smaller seismic event closer to the structure may result in the same or more ground motion from a larger event that occurs somewhat further away. The motion will vary dependent on the ground conditions at the site. These factors make it different to predict specific damage related to the Richter scale rating. A “very severe” event would have a 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 10,000 chance of occurring in any year. Who inspects the dams; is the inspector a Hydro employee or an independent contractor?

The Mica Dam spillway. The large hydroelectric dam holds back the massive Kinbasket Reservoir at the top of the Columbia River’s Big Bend north of Revelstoke. Aaron Orlando/Black Press

SR: We manage the safety of our hydroelectric facilities through a comprehensive dam safety program, which follows the requirements of British Columbia Dam Safety Regulations and meets Canadian and international best practices. This includes weekly site inspections by trained BC Hydro inspectors and semi-annual inspections by a BC Hydro dam safety engineer. In addition, the dam is fully reviewed by an independent, external engineer every five to seven years. All reports are forwarded to the Comptroller of Water Rights. What kind of information does the monitoring instrumentation collect? SR: The condition and performance of each dam is under constant review and surveillance by our experts, as part of our dam safety program. We also monitor water pressures within and underneath the dams, seepage flows through the dams, temperatures and other factors. This instrumentation allows us to remotely monitor the dams in real-time. What kind of emergency situations is Hydro prepared for, and how are they prepared? If something did happen, what actions would Hydro take to keep the dams functioning? SR: We have emergency action plans for the immediate inspections of the dams, and plans for emergency reservoir drawdowns. Plans include robust communications between dam safety engineers across the province to ensure those in unaffected areas can assist those in the affected areas. How is downstream dam drainage being improved? Does silt buildup cause problems for the dams? How is it dealt with, if so? SR: Sediment build-up does not impact

the safety of BC Hydro dams in the Columbia Basin – Mica, Revelstoke and Hugh L. Keenleyside. On the Columbia River, the rate of sediment transport is very low because of the large volume of the river flows and reservoirs – the rate of sediment build-up is insignificant. The Duncan Dam has a series of drains at the downstream toe, and these are being refurbished to ensure their long-term performance. Have the lifespan of Hydro’s dams built in the 1960s been assessed? Have repairs ever been made, or additional support needed? SR: Dams do not have a finite lifespan. Rather, with proper maintenance and upgrades, their usefulness can be extended for generations. We are currently investing approximately $130 million at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam near Castlegar, where work is underway to upgrade the spillway gates and the navigational lock. One project recently completed was the dam monitoring instrumentation upgrade, completed in 2011. This project included the installation of new earthfill dam instruments, and the connection of key instruments (new and existing) in both the concrete and earthfill dams to an automatic data acquisition system to provide real-time monitoring. At Mica Dam, BC Hydro is investing close to $900 million to expand and upgrade that facility. Part of that work includes a project to install additional dam monitoring instruments into the dam foundation. Additional temperature, infiltration and snow monitoring instruments will also be installed and improvements to the power supply and grounding will also be completed.

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Time may be ticking on the migration clock

Gary Davidson Birds of Nakusp How do birds know when it’s time to migrate? There seems to be no single or simple answer to this question. In the spring it is known that birds undergo certain physiological changes before migration. These changes are

linked with the reproductive cycle. Some birds, however, attain this “migratory state” some time before they begin their migratory flight. Some other, probably external stimulus must trigger the migratory urge. In the fall, it’s not hard to identify possible contributing factors. Food supplies are diminishing: temperatures are dropping, and days are getting shorter. In the spring, as birds prepare to leave their warm tropical locales, it seems unlikely these factors make much difference to the birds. Neither food supply, nor temperature, nor length of day varies significantly in these areas. Research has shown that birds are sensitive to a number of other external factors. These include changing star

This Western Grebe feels the urge to move for winter, but sticks to more local terrain. Photo courtesy Gary Davidson patterns, changing air pressure and humidity, changing wind patterns, and changes in the angle of the sun. It seems likely that some of these factors must act as cues telling the birds that “it’s time to go.” Ornithologists are also looking closely at an apparent “internal clock” that birds seem to possess. Birds kept in laboratory conditions, away from all external stimuli, continue to exhibit physiological changes associated with breeding and migration. Over time, however, the clocks in these

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Here in B.C., a grebe might fly west from its breeding grounds in the interior, to winter in the salt water off the B.C. coast. In Europe, some birds spend summer in the deciduous forests of southern Europe and winter in the northern coniferous forests. Some species exhibit a vertical migration, merely moving up and down mountainsides as the seasons change. The whole migration phenomenon is far more complicated than it first appears.

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isolated birds run increasingly slower. While most experts accept the existence of some instinctive sense of time, they agree that external stimuli are also required. We tend to think of migration as being a north-south phenomenon. This, however, is not always the case. Some waterfowl, loons, swans, and grebes for example, move from inland breeding lakes to coastal areas in the winter. In various parts of the world this could involve a trip in almost any direction.

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