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Police seek help finding missing mushroom picker Mr. Kyung Chun is one of two mushroom pickers who has gone missing around Nakusp recently. RCMP are asking for assistance in locating the 71-year-old Burnaby man last seen in the Fosthall area. CLAIRE PARADIS Arrow Lakes News

Nakusp RCMP are on the lookout for Kyung Chun, a 71-year-old Burnaby resident who went missing while picking mushrooms in the Fosthall area with a partner and are asking for the public’s assistance. Campers in the area had

alerted RCMP on Sept. 12 to a van that appeared to be stuck and hadn’t moved for about five days. The van was in a spot about an hour drive into the bush and away from a base camp. Mr. Chun’s mushroompicking partner has contacted his family and told them that Chun had left the van to pick mushrooms and

hadn’t returned. The partner waited by the van, and eventually made his way north, hitching a ride to Revelstoke. It was only after he had made his way back to the Lower Mainland that the police were notified of Chun’s disappearance. RCMP are still waiting to speak with Mr. Chun’s mushroom-picking partner.

A search was begun on Thursday, Sept. 19, and another larger one commenced on Friday, Sept. 20. Mr. Chun has health concerns and requires medication, and police are concerned for his health. Anyone who has seen Mr. Chun is asked to contact the RCMP in Nakusp at 250-265-3677.

If you have seen Kyung Chun, please contact the RCMP. Photo courtesy RCMP

The new Kuskanax trail is open and waiting for you to come on up trailhead that is well marked with a sign reading Kuskanax Mountain Trail, Mac’s Trail and Vickie’s View. You can drive to Vickie’s View (1.5 kilometres) or to a higher parking area (another three kilometres). This, too, is a rough road and four-wheeled drive is recommended. The hike to the summit from that point is five kilometres. The total hike from the Hot Springs Road to Turner Road is 11.5 kilometres and the degrees

of difficulty to the summit vary: from Turner Road, it’s moderate and from the Hot Springs Road, it’s difficult. The 360 degree-view from the top is spectacular. If the weather is clear, you can see for miles in every direction. In addition to good hiking shoes (flip-flops not recommended) pack a lunch, water, binoculars and a camera to fully experience this beautiful hiking trail. You won’t be disappointed.

Local adventurer David McMillan offers an introduction and invitation to the newest trail available, thanks to the trail society Nakusp ACTS! Photo courtesy David McMillan

By David McMillan

Special to the Arrow Lakes News

There’s a new hiking trail in town. The Kuskanax Trail (elevation: 2,158 metres or 7,080 feet) is now ready for your hiking pleasure. Thanks to the hard working members of the local trail society and funding from Columbia Basin Trust, the trail was completed two weeks ago connecting Mac’s Trail to Turner Road, a hike of some 11 kilometres. The work took two summers to complete with the lion’s share of the work being done by Barry Rein, Ry Grogan, Wulf Mense and Barb Chwachka. The

inaugural hike on Sept. 11 was christened the Senior’s Expedition. (Of the nine folks pictured above, six are over 60 years of age and two of those are over 70). The summit can be accessed from the north or the south. From the north, take Turner Road (nine kilometres north of the Kuskanax Creek Bridge on Highway 23) and drive 15 kilometres to the road’s end (a rough logging road; four-wheel drive recommended). The trailhead is well marked and a leisurely hike to the summit of 2 kilometres will take about two hours. From the south, take the Nakusp Hot Springs Road 3.5 kilometres from Highway 23 to the

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Cities seek improved terms to partner with MMBC

jeff nagel Black Press

B.C. civic leaders are demanding an extra 90 days to negotiate acceptable terms for the coming shift of blue box recycling control to industry-run agency Multi Material BC. Delegates at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention unanimously backed the resolution Thursday, Sept. 19 and agreed to strike a working group to help coordinate negotiations on behalf of affected cities. Many cities fear degraded recycling services depending on how the new system rolls out and argue MMBC won’t pay them enough to cover their costs if they agree to keep running curbside collection as contractors. “We see a significant hit to taxpayers to cover the cost of imple-

menting this program,” said Prince George Coun. Cameron Stolz, disputing MMBC claims the $110-million system will be fully financed by the producers of packaging and paper. “The terms and conditions of the contract are just simply unacceptable,” New Westminster Coun. Bill Harper said. If cities decline to be paid collectors, MMBC will contract the service out to firms and may let them halt curbside pickup of glass and direct residents to take jars and bottles to a depot instead. “That glass is going to go straight in the garbage,” Harper predicted. “So we’re actually walking backwards in terms of the diversion rate in New Westminster.” Thursday’s vote came as MMBC claimed 85 per cent of

B.C. cities with curbside pickup have accepted its offer to run the service for payment. It said five per cent declined by a Sept. 16 deadline, letting MMBC contract out, while 10 per cent will opt out and keep providing recycling pick up without any MMBC payment. Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie, chair of Metro Vancouver’s zero waste committee, said the positive responses MMBC claims may include many cities that have conditionally signalled their intent, but want to negotiate better terms. “In Metro Vancouver there is widespread rejection of the MMBC situation,” he said. “But I believe there’s also a collective will to make it work.” Brodie said he’s been assured provincial government officials are concerned and argued the

Local government representatives vote on a long list of resolutions at their convention in Vancouver Thursday. UBCM photo planned launch date of next spring Smithers, Port Moody, North Vancoushould be delayed. ver and New Westminster. “I think that the dates are really Port Moody did sign on to the arbitrary. If it’s a good idea and we financial offer but is seeking improvewant to do it, May of 2014 is not mag- ments to the terms, Mayor Mike Clay ical. It could be May 2015 or any said. NDP local government critic Selina other date.” The UBCM resolution was crafted Robinson urged the province to “slow from separate motions lodged by down and get it right.”

Mayors at UBCM warn feds of medical pot mayhem ahead jeff nagel Black Press

Lower Mainland mayors are predicting disaster when Ottawa cancels medical marijuana growing licences in thousands of B.C. homes next spring in favour of new commercial producers. They warned federal officials at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention Tuesday that the transition – without any teeth to enforce closure and cleanup of the soon-to-be-illegal home grows – will push them further into the grip of organized crime and leave cities with a legacy of contaminated houses. “You created this nightmare,” Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman told Health Canada representatives, noting Ottawa refused to identify licensees so cities could inspect them and ensure they’re safe. He said the federal government therefore has a moral obligation to help ensure medical pot grow houses are made safe so subsequent buyers don’t unsuspectingly move their families and chil-

dren into homes with serious mould problems or electrical or fire code violations. “Fix the problem you helped create,” Banman demanded. “These people are going to close these homes down, they’re going to slap a little paint on and nobody is going to be the wiser. That is borderline criminal.” Health Canada would take steps to remediate if it were tied to properties contaminated with asbestos, he suggested, so it should do the same when under B.C. law past use of a property as a grow-op must be disclosed for health reasons. Other mayors, including Chilliwack’s Sharon Gaetz and Kelowna’s Walter Gray, predicted medical growers won’t stop voluntarily. “Dave’s not here, man,” quipped Burnaby Coun. Nick Volkow in a rendition of Cheech and Chong. Asked by the mayor of Mission what will be done to ensure growers shut down, Health Canada’s Todd Cain said licensees will be notified they must cease production, decommission and remediate. “Beyond that, we’re really

relying on them to follow the law,” he said, drawing laughter. “They’re going to take that letter and roll it in product and they’re going to smoke it – that’s what’s going to happen,” predicted Mission Coun. Dave Hensman. He demanded to know how Ottawa justified licensing 700 legal medical pot grows in Mission – a community of 30,000 people – and said he opposes his municipality spending a dime to clean up the problem. “I’m not going to shut them down and you’re not going to shut them down. So dude, it’s not going to work.” Cain said privacy restrictions still prevent Ottawa from disclosing permitted grows. He said Health Canada could begin certifying legal producers within weeks and some of the expected 50 to 75 producers to be chosen nation-wide are expected to be in operation well before the official April 1 launch date of the new system. More than 100 licence applications have been received and about 40 are

Arrow & Slocan Lakes Community Services

SPECIAL EVENTS AT HALCYON HOUSE

All Seniors in the community welcome to attend all Activities Any questions call Judy at 250-265-3056 (eve.) or 250-265-3692

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from B.C., most of them located in the Lower Mainland. Hensman said the Lower Mainland doesn’t need that many commercial growers, suggesting more be located elsewhere in Canada.

Medical pot price to vary New medical marijuana grown in large-scale commercial operations will be sold at various price points, federal officials say. “What we’re hearing from producers is there will be quite a range,” Health Canada spokesman Todd Cain said. He said producers expect to offer between four and 30 different strains at different prices, some of them as low as about $3.50 or $4 a gram, adding that’s significantly lower than what medical pot users previously feared. “Supply and demand, once the market is established, will drive the pricing,” Cain said. Pot distribution will be done only by mail or courier, not through any pharmacies or retail outlets. In response to questions

about pot being lost in the mail, Cain noted the existing federally run medical marijuana plant in Saskatchewan already ships product through a combination of courier and mail with a “good success rate.” Shipments will be in the form of dried marijuana only. It will be sent in individual airtight packets of 30 grams each, limited to a maximum of 150 grams per shipment. Cain predicted the new system will close loopholes that allowed abuse while ensuring qualified medical users can legally get marijuana. Users who are prescribed marijuana by a doctor will be permitted to possess 150 grams or a 30-day supply, whichever is lower. There are 35,000 existing permitted medical pot users in Canada.

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

Monday: Bingo 10:30 am Ice cream 1:00 pm Tuesday: Piano 10:00 am Junior Volunteers 3:30 pm Wednesday: Minto Medical Bus to Vernon Departs ALH 7:00am - Arrives Vernon 10:30 am Departs Vernon mid pm - Arrives Nakusp 6:00 pm Thursday: Church 10:30 am Friday: Exercises 10:30 am Gentlemen’s Afternoon 1:00 pm

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To contact the Recreation Dept. or to book a seat on the Minto Medical Bus for Vernon phone 250-265-3622 ext. 259.

Texas Hold ’Em Saturday September 28th

7:00 pm, Nakusp Legion Lounge $50 Buy In. Register in Advance. Tickets available from the Legion Lounge or the Office.

MEALS ON WHEELS

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

FROZEN MEALS

AVAILABLE AT COMMUNITY SERVICES 16 professionally prepared meals for $100. Orders are to be taken on the 1st & 3rd Monday by 10 am. Pickup is 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. SEVERAL MENU CHOICES! Meals must be prepaid. Call 250-265-3674.

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Seize the sun while you can

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A snake soaks up the last of the summer sun on the side of the highway, risking its life (but not limb). Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News

Claire Paradis Your Editor Seize the sun while you can Nights are longer, and the temperature is dropping. Jumping into the lake seems more like a hypothermic prospect rather than an enjoyable swim. Our old cat is feeling it, as her fur thins and her bones become brittle, closer to the cold. Leaping across levels to reach food is now more guesswork than grace; her feet slip between the slats of the bench where her food rests. Some other animal has been taking liberties with her stores at night, and others may return to try to take liberties with her own life, looking to insulate themselves against the coming cold. Life is not as easy in the dying season. Along the highway, the legendary summer-celebrating grasshoppers glean the last of the sun’s energy before the winter comes and they are left with no communal anthill to curl up in away from the snow and cold. Snakes too once again line themselves up on the black asphalt, absorbing as much heat as they can, making themselves vulnerable to tires that stray

over the white line for a quick stop. Deer roam around, springing in small groups across the roads, looking for the last of the garden’s harvest. But unless they dig potatoes, their options are rapidly vanishing, and wild harvest may be a better option, as long as they stay away from the guns that gather food for humans. Mushrooms flourish in this decay, the lowly Chantarelle and king Matsutake raise their heads from the forest floor in their final hurrah as well. Orange, green, purple, glowing white, red: small fungi flags fly deep in their forest kingdom. Like the Will O’ the Wisp, mushrooms can lead some seekers astray in the forest, and in the past few weeks it seemed like the Bermuda Triangle had come to Nakusp for a vacation. Three missing men, two of whom were found fine, and returned home after just a little truck trouble. Engine trouble and hours in the bush unbeknownst to friends and family could be the seed of alien abduction stories, or strange Sasquatch sightings for the inventive, but even just time spent lost in the woods is enough of a tale. And one that brings respect for nature, which is not a park created and maintained by humans, but wild and engulfing. And with it an awareness of how far from lost we think we are, and loss of life. But winter is coming for us all, Fern the cat included, and the coldness in fingers and bone is a reminder that all things fade away, including summer, and life.

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Incinerating trash is a waste

David Suzuki Science Matters Many urban areas have built or are considering building wasteincineration facilities to generate energy. At first glance, it seems like a win-win. You get rid of “garbage” and acquire a new energy source with fuel that’s almost free. But it’s a problematic solution, and a complicated issue. Metro Vancouver has a facility in Burnaby and is planning to build another, and Toronto is also looking at the technology, which has been used elsewhere in the region, with a plant in Brampton and another under construction in Clarington. The practice is especially popular in the European Union, where countries including Sweden and Germany now have to import waste to fuel their generators. The term “waste” is correct; there’s really no such thing as garbage. And that’s one problem with burning it for fuel. Even those who promote the technology would probably agree that the best ways to deal with waste are to reduce, reuse and recycle it. It’s astounding how much unnecessary trash we create, through excessive packaging, planned obsolescence, hyperconsumerism and lack of awareness. This is one area where individuals can make a difference, by refusing to buy overpackaged goods and encour-

aging companies to reduce packaging, and by curbing our desire to always have newer and shinier stuff. We toss out lots of items that can be reused, repaired or altered for other purposes. As for recycling, we’ve made great strides, but we still send close to three quarters of our household waste to the landfill. Considering each Canadian produces close to 1,000 kilograms of waste a year, that’s a lot of trash! Much of the material that ends up in landfills is usable, compostable or recyclable, including tonnes of plastics. Turning unsorted and usable trash into a valuable fuel commodity means communities are less likely to choose to reduce, reuse and recycle it. Burning waste can seem easier and less expensive than sorting, diverting and recycling it. But once it’s burned, it can never be used for anything else – it’s gone! Incinerating waste also comes with environmental problems. Although modern technologies reduce many air pollutants once associated with the process, burning plastics and other materials still creates emissions that can contain toxins such as mercury, dioxins and furans. As with burning fossil fuels, burning waste – much of which is plastics derived from fossil fuels – also produces carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide emissions that contribute to climate change. Burning waste doesn’t make it disappear, either. Beyond the fly ash and pollutants released into the atmosphere, a great deal of toxic “bottom ash” is left over. Metro Vancouver says bottom ash from its Burnaby incinerator is about 17 per cent the weight of the waste burned. That ash must be disposed of, usually in land-

fills. Metro testing has found high levels of the carcinogenic heavy metal cadmium in bottom ash, sometimes twice the limit allowed for landfills. High lead levels have also been reported. Incineration is also expensive and inefficient. Once we start the practice, we come to rely on waste as a fuel commodity, and it’s tough to go back to more environmentally sound methods of dealing with it. As has been seen in Sweden and Germany, improving efforts to reduce, re-use and recycle can actually result in shortages of waste “fuel”! It’s a complicated issue. We need to find ways to manage waste and to generate energy without relying on diminishing and increasingly expensive supplies of polluting fossil fuels. Sending trash to landfills is clearly not the best solution. But we have better options than landfills and incineration, starting with reducing the amount of waste we produce. Through education and regulation, we can reduce obvious sources and divert more compostable, recyclable and reusable materials away from the dump. It’s simply wasteful to incinerate it. It would be far better to sort trash into organics, recyclables and products that require careful disposal. We could then divert these different streams to minimize our waste impacts and produce new commodities. Organics used in biomass energy systems could help offset fossil fuel use while creating valuable supplies of fertilizers. Diversion and recycling lessen the need to extract new resources and disrupt the environment while creating more value and jobs. That’s a win all around!

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argue MMBC won’t pay them enough to cover their costs if they agree to keep running curbside collection as contractors. “We see a significant hit to taxpayers to cover the cost of implementing this program,” said Prince George Coun. Cameron Stolz, disputing MMBC claims the $110-million system will be fully financed by the producers of packaging and paper. “The terms and conditions of the contract are just simply unacceptable,” New Westminster Coun. Bill Harper said. If cities decline to be paid collectors, MMBC will contract the service out to firms and may let

them halt curbside pickup of glass and direct residents to take jars and bottles to a depot instead. “That glass is going to go straight in the garbage,” Harper predicted. “So we’re actually walking backwards in terms of the diversion rate in New Westminster.” Thursday’s vote came as MMBC claimed 85 per cent of B.C. cities with curbside pickup have accepted its offer to run the service for payment. It said five per cent declined by a Sept. 16 deadline, letting MMBC contract out, while 10 per cent will opt out and keep providing recycling pick up without any MMBC payment.

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie, chair of Metro Vancouver’s zero waste committee, said the positive responses MMBC claims may include many cities that have conditionally signalled their intent, but want to negotiate better terms. “In Metro Vancouver there is widespread rejection of the MMBC situation,” he said. “But I believe there’s also a collective will to make it work.” Brodie said he’s been assured provincial government officials are concerned and argued the planned launch date of next spring should be delayed. “I think that the dates are really

arbitrary. If it’s a good idea and we want to do it, May of 2014 is not magical. It could be May 2015 or any other date.” The UBCM resolution was crafted from separate motions lodged by Smithers, Port Moody, North Vancouver and New Westminster. Port Moody did sign on to the financial offer but is seeking improvements to the terms, Mayor Mike Clay said. NDP local government critic Selina Robinson urged the province to “slow down and get it right.”

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B.C. cities have endorsed a call for the province to share some of its revenues – not now but in the future when hoped-for boom times arrive. That’s the centrepiece of a financial reform policy paper tabled by the leadership of the Union of B.C. Municipalities that won unanimous support Wednesday. The concept is that in years when provincial revenue from all sources is up by more than an agreed threshold – three per cent is suggested – Victoria would share a portion of the excess with municipalities. Exactly how the money would be disbursed and where it could go would be up for much more debate, if the province even agrees to the notion. So far Coralee Oakes, the minister responsible for local government, has promised nothing more than talks. But Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard, one of the architects, said the money would go into an infrastructure bank, with more of the money potentially reserved for use by cities in down years when ramped-up infrastructure spending can also help

revive the economy rather than hot years with higher construction costs. Leonard said civic leaders understand that the province doesn’t want to hand over more of its existing income right now and that citizens don’t want to be hit with any new tax. He thinks the core concept will appeal to the government. “Let us be a partner in growing the economy, so much so that we benefit financially with growth in the economy,” Leonard said. “If we were in their shoes, we think we would like to hear this.” Asked if local governments should trust the province not to shuffle its accounts and discretionary dividends from Crown corporations to keep total revenue below any sharing threshold, Leonard doubted that will be a problem. “I would think if they’re having good years – three, four and five per cent growth in revenue – they’re not going to hide it, they’re going to be damn proud of it. And we want to be proud of it too.” Cities face an intensifying crunch to raise cash for major infrastructure such a water and sewer upgrades and transit expansion. The province’s Property Transfer

Nakusp man alive and well

After some truck trouble and camping, Steven Schroff is just fine. Photo courtesy RCMP Claire paradis Arrow Lakes News

Steven Schroff is safe and sound. This morning around 8:50 a.m. the RCMP heard from his sister who had

been called by Schroff after he had heard an announcement on the radio. Schroff had been camping out of cell phone range, and had vehicle trouble. He was able to fix his truck and make it to Grand Forks. The Nakusp resident had left his house at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 13 for a trip down to Spokane, but never showed up. Although he had been due later the same day, the 55-year-old man never crossed the border according to U.S. Border Services. Although his cell phone was pinged as being used in Nelson, attempts to locate him had been unsuccessful. Schroff’s family are very happy and relieved that he is fine, and look forward to having him home again. RCMP remind people to let family or friends of their travel plans just in case something like this occurs.

Tax, charged for every real estate transaction, is one of the government sources that grows with the economy that cities say give the province room to share. Saanich Coun. Paul Gerrard said the PTT brings the province $800 million to $1 billion a year. “None of that is put back into affordable housing, which I think is a disgrace,” Gerrard said. There are no permanent recur-

ring grants guaranteed at the provincial level, unlike federal gas tax transfers that are now enshrined. Traffic fine sharing, for example, depends on provincial approval each year. Cities feel too dependent on property taxes that don’t reflect owners’ ability to pay. Premier Christy Clark has said future liquefied natural gas revenues could generate huge divi-

dends for the province that could fund various benefits, including lower tolls on the Port Mann Bridge. Civic leaders would prefer a systematic method for sharing any future bounty rather than one that could be sporadic or politicized.

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Smart meter opt-out fee much lower in U.S.: MLA Jeff Nagel

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BC Hydro’s planned fee of $35 a month for people who continue to refuse wireless smart meters is “outrageous” and isn’t justified based on what other jurisdictions charge, according to B.C.’s lone Green Party MLA. Andrew Weaver (Oak BayGordon Head) said the proposed charge for manual meter readings is as high a many peo-

ple’s entire power bills. “People perceive it as price gouging,” he said, adding the fees should accurately reflect Hydro costs and not generate extra profit.” Weaver pointed to some U.S. states that have similar opt-out programs from smart meters but charge much less. California charges $10 a month after a $75 up-front fee, while low-income customers pay $5 a month after a $10 ini-

tial fee. Maine charges $12 a month for analog meter readings, after a $40 initial charge. BC Hydro’s fees still require approval by the B.C. Utilities Commission. Weaver said he’s urging the regulators to reject the $35 fee here based on the disparity with charges elsewhere. Holdouts here can also opt to take a smart meter with the transmitter disabled for a $100

one-time fee followed by $20 each month. Maine’s radio-disabled smart meter option costs $20 up front then $10.50 a month. Weaver said he doesn’t oppose wireless smart meters but added Hydro must provide a reasonable opt-out. He said BC Hydro’s price would be more logical if it were charged not monthly but on each actual meter reading every few months.

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Photo radar backed by municipal politicians for school zones Tom Fletcher

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Local politicians voted at UBCM to ask the B.C. government for authority to bring back photo radar, but only to police school zones. Delegates at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention backed the proposal from Penticton council, after changing the name to “speed cameras” to avoid the stigma of an unpopular province-

wide speed enforcement program ended by the B.C. Liberal government in 2001. Penticton Mayor Garry Litke said the issue was taken on after a girl had her feet run over by a speeding car in a school zone. Speed bumps aren’t appropriate for school zones that are only in effect 20 per cent of the time, and police don’t have enough staff to monitor school zones, Litke said. The resolution asks for munic-

ipalities to have the option of installing speed cameras where speeding is a problem, and ability to impose a “significant fine as a deterrent,” he said. Thompson Nicola Regional District director Ken Gillis, a lawyer and former truck driver, called photo radar “big brotherism at its very worst,” imposing fines without the ability to contest the ticket in case of a machine malfunction. Duncan councillor Tom Dun-

can, a long-time ICBC employee, said “there is no doubt that photo radar cameras reduce the speed where they are deployed, and we have to support this to save lives.” Nelson councillor Robin Cherbo said communities should improve signs, or use live speed displays before looking to photo radar and fines. He added that photo radar can’t detect impaired drivers who may be more of a hazard even if they aren’t speed-

ing. Burnaby councillor Nick Volkow, also a truck driver, said speed cameras are a “cash grab” that communities would come to rely on for revenue. Premier Christy Clark also called photo radar a “cash grab” in the televised leadership debate before the May 14 election. All four party leaders in the debate said they would not bring it back as a province-wide program.

Basin symposium encourages community collaboration Contributed by CBT

Learn and connect with other Basin citizens either in person or virtually at this free symposium. The event will focus on “Community Change Through Collaborative Action” and is hosted by CBT. The symposium, which occurs once every three years, promises a great lineup of sessions and other activities, and features key-

note speaker Paul Born, President and Co-founder of Tamarack: An Institute for Community Engagement. Session topics include those focused on broadband, the Columbia River Treaty and building effective collaboration. During sessions at the Symposium participants will also have the opportunity to provide CBT with input both to its sector strategic planning sessions as well as to longer-term

issues and opportunities for the organization. “CBT is committed to bringing Basin residents together, whether locally in small-group meetings, or regionally at large events like the Symposium,” said Greg Deck, CBT Board Chair. “We encourage people to take advantage of this event to see things from a perspective they may not normally get to see and to create connections with

people they may not usually interact with.” Symposium participants and the general public alike are also welcome to attend an evening of Basin culture and entertainment at Wynndel Hall in Creston, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 19. Anyone not able to attend in person can register to attend virtually. Virtual attendees can use live stream technology that will allow

them to see PowerPoint presentations while listening to audio in real time from their personal computer. Live stream participants can also ask questions and chat through their personal computers via an online facilitator. To register for the 2013 Columbia Basin Symposium, or for more information, visit www.cbt. org/2013symposium.

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Premier Christy Clark: “I recognize this wasn’t done well.” Black Press

Premier Christy Clark is criticizing the rollout of a new recycling agency that has caused alarm among municipalities and businesses across the province. Multi Material BC is slated to take charge of blue box pickup next May when it becomes responsible for collecting and recycling all packaging and printed paper – at the provincial government’s direction. “I recognize this wasn’t done

well,” Clark said of the planned producer-pay system. “It’s been far too bumpy a ride. There is a lot more work to be done.” The premier spoke to reporters Friday, a day after local politicians at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention passed a resolution demanding more time to negotiate acceptable contracts with MMBC to avert higher costs and the potential erosion of existing recycling services. Clark agreed more time and flexibility is needed “so that

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local communities have a little bit of leverage in trying to put together the best deal that works for them.” She said MMBC, a stewardship group formed of retailers and other packaging producers, must ensure its board includes British Columbians, not just industry representatives in Toronto. Mike Klassen, B.C. director of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, urged the premier to go further and “push the reset button” on the entire stewardship program for packaging and printed paper in light of widespread concern. “Not only is it local government and public sector unions not happy with it, small business has very, very big concerns,” he said. Any business that puts packaging or printed paper in the hands of B.C. residents and ultimately the waste stream must register with MMBC as stewards. Some small businesses were unaware of the program until they were warned by MMBC they could face fines of up to $200,000 if they fail to register. Small businesses are worried about unknown costs and the onerous workload they may face under MMBC’s model, Klassen said.

“Imagine what it would be like for a small restaurant with their name on the pizza box – they have to track all the weight and the amount of paper that they distribute with those pizzas they deliver and remit fees on a regular basis.” Small businesses have been asked to sign contracts without knowing what the final fee schedule will be, he added. “No small business in their right mind would sign that contract,” Klassen said. “This is the biggest issue we’ve seen come in from calls from our members in several years.” MMBC has said it will take more time to determine the costs of the program and how to apportion then – and it will exempt businesses with revenues of less than $750,000 – but many businesses fear the request that they trust the new agency amounts to signing a blank cheque. Klassen said part of the problem is that MMBC’s board consists of big business representatives who aren’t taking smaller firms’ needs into account. He said it amounts to a Torontobased “monopoly” and the province should pause implementation while it figures out how to ensure other stakeholders are better represented.

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Biking down the mountain a forest journey into beauty

Jason Englisch comes to bike in Nakusp when he can, loving the thrill and challenge of the beautiful terrain. Photos courtesy Jason Englisch Contributed by Jason Englisch

Camping up at the hot springs meant I was conveniently located by the upper trail head so after getting myself fuelled up with camp-cooked coffee, bacon and eggs I was set to go. One last check of my bike and my pack and I headed off towards the trail. Now I freely admit my conditioning is not quite what I would like after a couple seasons off, and I received a strong wake up call just after crossing the bridge. I managed the steep initial climb by throwing my bike over my shoulder and hiking up on foot. I should say now that this trail is labelled for experienced riders and intermediate hikers, and they are serious. This is not a trail to be taken lightly, but also one which is well worth the effort. The marker at the trail head suggested two and a half to three and a half hours travel time. Having left

camp at noon I set a goal of finishing by three o’clock. This way I could feel like I was making good time and also allow me to grab a coffee downtown before starting the bike back up to the hot springs. It wasn’t long before my heart was pounding and my lungs heav-

ing. And along with the physical workout I was getting, I found myself constantly being distracted by the amazing natural beauty around me. The thick, lush foliage, the big beautiful trees reaching skyward all around me, and the ever present rumble of the creek below. Constantly stopping to take pictures, it took me a while to focus and get serious about riding this trail I had been looking forward to for so long. As rugged and natural were the surroundings, so was the trail. I had to quickly and aggressively pick my lines on the descents as well as be sharp on the climbs. Between the roots, ruts and intimidating rocks peppering the trail there was no time for hesitation. Keeping one eye on the trail up ahead and one on that immediately in front of me I was throwing my front tire around, squeezing just in between rocks and trees, and always making sure my wheels stayed on the trail. While some areas were more forgiving, some stretches of the trail left no margin of error and forced me to stay on what felt like half a track. With steep drop offs leading far down the mountain side, as well as some sections which looked like they had fallen victim to the weather earlier this year, there was no

shortage of incentive to keep the rubber tightly on the trail. To do otherwise would result in a ride neither the bike nor I were prepared for. After going pretty hard with a combination of biking, hiking and simply walking the bike, I took a break. Leaning the bike against a tree and slumping down next to it, I took some deep breaths and slowly scanned the scene around me. The sounds of the creek had faded some time ago. In the silence, I was surrounded by the greenery of trees and ferns in what looked like a scene out of an old Robin Hood movie. I closed my eyes, took a few more deep breaths and just listened to the stillness. That is when it hit me. The reason why I love coming to Nakusp is the feel and the pace here – to be able to breathe, relax and just simply ‘be.’ I took another sip of water and got back on my bike. At this point I wasn’t sure how far I had come or how on pace I was. Also, I no longer cared. I was here on this amazing, challenging trail in some of the most beautiful country anywhere. I was just going to start riding and soak it for all it was worth. From here my riding seemed to reach another level. I was climbing better and easier,

descents felt like I was floating, and it didn’t phase me when I was making a sharp corner on one of those certain death drop off zones. Sure, I still got off my bike more times than I care to admit, but that just reminded me how great and worthy of respect this trail is. I felt so light as my bike and I flew down the trail from the lower trail head, heading towards the village. I had just had an amazing ride on one of the most beautifully dangerous trails I have ridden to date. And, I was definitely going to make my favourite coffee shop in time for a well earned coffee. It is one thing to have a real, live happy place. It is something else again when that happy place keeps getting better in reality. Thank you, Nakusp, for a thrilling and wonderful time.

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Wood WORKS! BC handed out five awards this year for exemplary use of wood in a community project. The Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments award was given to the Village of Nakusp for the

Kuskanax Creek Footbridge. “We congratulate these communities for demonstrating leadership and vision by embracing wood in their local projects,” stated Mary Tracey, Executive Director of Wood WORKS! BC in a recent press release. Wood WORKS! is a national campaign that aims to increase the use of wood in commercial, industrial and institutional construction. Local timber frame builder Dave Madden who worked on the foot bridge was also pleased by the Village’s choice. “I think it is great that govern-

ment is recognizing and encouraging the use of wood in public projects,” he told the Arrow Lakes News. “By using materials that are locally available in B.C., we can support our economy and preserve a tradition of wooden structures. When compared to concrete or steel, wood is a very environmentally conscious choice.” Tracey added that the strong historical connection to wood in B.C. allows communities to tell their story through the construction of public buildings in wood, “bringing pride to towns and cities, and leaving a legacy for citizens.”

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Salmon now have human representatives travelling the Columbia Basin carrying the message about the importance of fish life in the watershed. The Salmon Ambassadors arrived at Nakusp Elementary on Thursday, Sept. 19 bringing word of the fish’s history and what the construction of dams along the Columbia has meant to the salmon. Gerry Nellestijn and Nevada Nicholas wore vests identifying them as the fish ambassadors, and they introduced the underwater world to Leslie Leitch’s grade seven class. Their tour of schools in the Basin is in advance of the Columbia Salmon Festival taking place in Invermere on Sept. 28, which has the mission to inform people about the history and future of salmon in the upper Columbia. Nellestijn and Nicholas did their part, first going through the salmon lifecycle with the class who had just been to the Hill Creek hatchery and spawning channel. Back in the day, as shown by a spectacular historical slide in the presentation, Chinook salmon were fished

in Salmo. In fact, there were all kinds of salmon that swam the waters of the Columbia before the dams were built. Steelhead, Sockeye and Chinook all migrated down to the ocean and back up to the headwaters of the Columbia at Canal Flats. Between 16 and 22 million salmon used to navigate the Columbia, the ambassadors told the students, but according to the last census there are now only 2.5 million fish. The odds of survival from egg to spawning salmon are slim: for every 7,500 eggs, only four adults make it, and half that return to spawn. But no egg, alevin, or fry is wasted, as each stage of life the salmon become food for the many species of plants, birds, bears and other animals that thrive along the Columbia. Which is another reason there is so much concern about restoring the salmon to some of their former glory. Their part in the cycle of life is vital, and their importance to the First Nations people here reflects that significance. When the dams were built, the first in 1937, the First Nations were not consulted, although they soon felt the effects. Imagine suddenly there was no

Overwaitea, Ambassador Nicholas said to the students. That’s kind of what it was like for the people who were living along the Columbia: there was no more food for them or for bears which were another source for food and more. But not all hope is lost. Thanks to technology such as fish ladder and vacuums, and more, the salmon could make a comeback, said Nellestijn. All it could take is students like those in Leslie Leitch’s class thinking about solutions, becoming involved with conservation and spreading the word that fish are important: becoming a salmon ambassador.

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To kick off this year’s Concert Series, the Arrow Lakes Arts Council is bringing in Jazz Ensemble with Patrick MacGibbon, the NSS music teacher and an all-star band of Kootenay musicians on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Bonnington Arts Centre starting at 7:30 p.m. Patrick MacGibbon will be playing saxophone, Nelson’s Doug Stephenson, is on bass, Selkirk College music teacher Steven Parish plays drums, and Canadian jazz legend Phil Dwyer on piano. These performers will be complemented by two NSS music students, Cyrus Galloway on saxophone and Rene Goodman on cello, as special guests for several numbers Come out and enjoy a great blend of new music and swingin’ jazz standards made famous by legends like Dave Brubeck and Frank Sinatra. At the opening ALAC

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concert with Jazz Ensemble the winner of the raffle for the Fujibayashi sculpture that Toru donated to the Arts Council will be drawn. As you know, the ALAC has been actively working on finding the funds to have a Fujibayashi sculpture made for the Arrow Lakes. This sculpture, after two years of hard work by Janet Royko, is now in its final stages of being finished. There is going to be a dedication ceremony for this major piece of work on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. on the waterfront where it is being placed on a base. After finishing the sculpture, Toru made a small sculpture out of the same stone and donated it to the Arts Council. We are having a raffle for this beautiful piece of work for $20 per ticket to help cover the cost of the large sculpture. There are only 250 tickets and once they are gone there will be no more. The winner will be announced at the Jazz Ensemble Concert on Saturday evening. Mirror Theatre is presenting ‘The Panto of the Opera,’ a pantomime (traditional British style farce that is anything but silent and has no mimes anywhere), with something for everyone – spectacle, physical comedy, visual jokes, verbal comedy and slapstick, on Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Bonnington Arts Centre. Vancouver Opera will be performing on Sunday, Oct. 6 starting at 2 p.m. at the Bonnington Arts Centre. We will see The Barber of Barkerville, based on Rossini’s ‘The Barber of Seville,’ followed by excerpts from various operas performed by the professional singers from the cast. The second concert in this Series is the Gryphon Trio, on Wednesday, Oct.

23. Awarded the 2013 Walter Carson Prize for Excellence in the Performing Arts, the two-time JUNO winning Gryphon Trio has firmly established itself as one of world’s preeminent piano trios. The Bergmann Duo is performing on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Their extensive repertoire ranges from the baroque to the contemporary and incorporates numerous own arrangements and composition. Currently they are directors at the Langley Community Music School. The fourth concert of this Concert Series is the Foothills Brass on Friday, Feb. 21. This superb Canadian Quintet is dedicated to exceptional artistic presentation, meaningful educational activities and innovative leadership in the artistic community. The final concert, Lizzy Hoyt, is on Saturday, March 1. Lizzy Hoyt is an award winning Canadian vocalist and songwriter who also happens to rank among the top Celtic instrumentalists in the country. She has won several awards, including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013 by the Governor General of Canada for her outstanding contribution in commemorating Canadian veterans and history through music. The Arrow Lakes Arts Council is offering three packages for our Season Concert Series patrons. All three packages will give you a reserved seat. You may take the two Kootenay Artists’ Concerts as one package, the Concert Series as our second package, or you may take all seven concerts as the third package. Please contact Marilyn Massey at 250265-4087 for further information.

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Castlegar named for founder’s Irish family estate Smith laid out Castlegar on November 15 and deposited the plan at the land registry in Rossland early the next year. The avenues originally followed a mining theme: Silver, Nickel, Copper, Granite, Quartz, Iron, Steel, Galena, Cobalt, and Platinum, plus Broadway and Park. The streets were Cedar, Pine, Maple, Elm, and Main. As Castlegar was coming to life on paper, Mahon and his brothers were negotiating with Augustus Heinze, who was building the railway to serve his Trail smelter. On October 12, 1897, Edward wrote in a letter: “We closed with Heinze re: Castlegar Townsite.” The agreement would see Heinze and the Mahons jointly develop the town—or so Edward

Castlegar, a stately manor in Ahascragh, County Galway, Ireland in the 1950s with Sir George Mahon out front. Photo Marolyn Mahon greg nesteroff operated a ferry across the Columbia River. In 1897, with construction Black Press of a railway between Trail and RobFor decades Castlegar ranked as son West imminent, Mahon decided to one of West Kootenay’s most per- create a townsite. On May 22 of that year the Nelplexing place name mysteries, right up there with Howser, Passmore, and son Miner reported: “A new town is Waneta. to be established at the terminus of But unlike those others, which the northern extension of the Columremain unsolved, its origin has been bia and Western railway, on the west definitively established. Turns out bank of the Columbia river and oppothe answer was there all along—just site Robson. The site is better known obscured. as the McCleary ranch, a tract of land The story of how Castlegar got its name, and how it was lost for a century, is so remarkable that we’ll devote a few instalments to it. The short answer is that it comes from the Irish ancestral home of the townsite’s founder. Castlegar, Ahascragh, County Galway was erected around 1815 by Sir Ross Mahon, and was the third home by that name on the property, where the Mahons settled in the late 17th century. The name, which is also found in several other places in Ireland, is derived from the Gaelic caisleán gearr, meaning “short castle.” Sir Ross’ grandson Edward Mahon (1862-1937) came to B.C. from England to make his fortune in real estate and mining. With brothers John and Gilbert, he owned several claims in Edward Mahon paid tribute to his ancestors by namthe Nelson and Slocan mining divi- ing his British Columbia townsite Castlegar. Photo courtesy Marolyn Mahon sions. In 1891, Mahon bought the ranch admirably situated for the building of hoped. But bitter disapthat would become north Castle- a town. The new burg has not yet been pointment lay ahead. For the full story of gar from Albert McCleary, who pre- named.” Provincial land surveyor Henry B. the Castlegar townsite empted the site three years earlier and

and its founder, see Walter Volovsek’s The Green Necklace: The Vision

Quest of Edward Mahon, published last year.

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We’ve had a fun and busy summer at the library. Lots of kids enjoyed photography, face painting, drawing, chocolate making and a big Lego fest, all happening through the Summer Reading Club. Adults had their own Reading Club, keeping track of their summer reading and finishing up with a draw for a complete picnic for two won by Jan and Toru Fujibayashi.

We were thrilled to have Nicole Hawe with us in a Summer Student position. Among her many other duties, Nicole tutored elementary students in reading and math, and her library co-workers in computer skills. The annual Bodaciously Beautiful Book and Bake Bazaar and Silent Auction was again a great success. Shoppers left with brimming bags of books and bargains! Thank you all for your support. Fall is shaping up to be busy also. We have resumed the regular monthly Scrabble and Book clubs. Be part of a Scrabble game at the library the last Wednesday of every month (Sept. 25 this month) at 1 p.m. Or, come discuss your current read at the Book Club on the second Friday of the month at 10 a.m. (next one is Oct. 11). On Sept. 26 at 7 p.m., Andrea Wright, an author from New Denver reads from her new novel, Greenstone Rising.

Deryn Collier will read on October 16 at 7 p.m. from her novel Confined Space, which was selected as the One Book, One Kootenay winner for 2013. A very local author, Robert Harrington, will speak about his personal experiences and what he has learned from scientists and philosophers who have lived close to nature. Join us for Get High on Nature Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. Harry Potter fans are invited to stop by the library on Friday Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. for a Harry Potter Party with costumes, snacks and maybe a little magic! As always, all of our events are free, and open to members and nonmembers. Snacks, coffee and tea are served. October is Canadian Library Month. We are hoping to add even more events. To stay up to date, check our website at http://nakusp. bclibrary.ca

Rita Moir to work on Slocan Valley history project Contributed by Rory Lindsay, SVHS

The Slocan Valley Historical Society is thrilled to announce that local author Rita Moir has been contracted to carry out an exciting project funded by Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance. The project – “Photo Albums and Shoeboxes of the Slocan Valley” – will see Rita visiting with those who have old photographs, documents and other materials of historical significance to the lower Slocan Valley – defined as the area from Slocan City south to South Slocan. She will be doing this in order to arrange for originals or digital copies to be donated to the new Slocan Valley Archives located in the Village of Slocan. She will be using a portable digital scanner to make electronic copies of photos and documents. As a benefit to the donors, a digital copy of everything she scans will be provided to the donor on a memory stick free of charge, enabling them to easily take the memory stick to a local photo shop to edit or make enlargements, create postcards or to send copies to family members. Where necessary, Rita will

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be able to do all the scanning right in the donor’s home without ever having to remove the photos from the donor’s possession. In some ways, this project will be a follow-up to the work Rita did in creating her recent book The Third Crop. “Since The Third Crop was published,” said Rita “several people have come forward who unbeknownst to me at the time have photograph collections and family stories that could have been included in my book. This project will at least preserve those photographs and stories and make them available in the Slocan Valley Archives for consideration by other authors and researchers. Who knows, I may even put together another book on Slocan Valley families and history one day.” Unfortunately, it is the fate of many family photo collections to be damaged by water, mould or fire – and even to be thrown out, divided up or lost when the owner dies or is moved out of their home. Bits of our history disappear this way almost every day. If you have photographs, documents or stories that might be of historical

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Author Rita Moir looks forward to preserving more Slocan Valley history. photo courtesy Slocan Valley Historical Society interest, you are encouraged to immediately contact the Slocan Valley Historical Society at 250-3552230 or you can contact Rita directly at 250-2267759 to arrange a visit. Also, if you know of anyone else who has photo collections or documents, please encourage them to contact the Society or Rita, or call with the details so we can follow up. The project is now up and running and will be available at least to the end of the year. The Slocan Valley Historical Society is grateful to the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance for funding this project. The Society also appreciates the donation of the top floor of the Slocan Village Office building where a professional, humidity-controlled archive has been set up to house the growing collection of historical documents and photos.

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Obituaries Gordon Crowe Nelson (Gordie, Gord, Gorn, Nel)

Born April 16, 1925, Gord passed away on August 29, 2013 at the New Denver Pavillion. He is survived by his wife of 64½ years Elizabeth (Betty), son Doug (Holly) of Quesnel, daughter Penny (Mike) of Nanaimo, sons Blair of Kelowna, Stuart (Diane) of Silverton and daughter Cindy (Walt) Osip of Quesnel. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, sisters Mary (Dave), June (Kent) and brothers Ab and George (Karen). He was predeceased by sisters Margaret and Frances.

If you don’t remember Gord as the guy with a pipe in his mouth driving the Esso fuel truck with Scottie dog in the passenger seat, then you remember him, again with the pipe, driving the school bus also with Scottie at his side. Gord had nicknames tor everyone and was never short of rhymes and riddles. Right to the end he was still trying to smile and to make us smile. He will be so missed by us all.

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Dad was able to be at home these last 3 years with the help and wonderful support of Lara and Ann of Community Home Support Services. Thank you Theresa, Eva, Candace, Lora-lee and all who came into Mom’s and Dad’s home. There will be no service. Dad’s request was for donations in his memory to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, 938 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver BC V5Z 4H4, of which mom and dad have been lifelong supporters.

Desirae Sinclair graduated with her Bachelor of Psychology from Thomson Rivers University receiving the TRU Silver Medal in arts for achieving the highest point grade average. She is now entering a Master of Science in Physiotherapy through U of A.

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On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Randy passed away at Kelowna General Hospital at the age 59 years, with his partner of 25 years Trisha by his side. Randy was born Monday, September 21, 1953 at Edmonton, Alberta to the late Rhoda & William Warke. He grew up and finished his schooling in Edmonton, graduating from The University of Alberta with a Bachelor Degree in Commerce. Survived by his wife Trisha, sister Leslie and his extended family; Mavis & Bernie (deceased) Stanton, Barrie (Chantal), Mary-Jane (Dennis Fedor), Pat (Carolyne) and Sean (deceased) as well as many nieces and nephews. Randy & Trisha moved to Nakusp, BC eleven years ago. They own and operated The Huckleberry Inn & What’s Brewing on Broadway? Randy was a true Edmonton Oiler fan and loved watching TV, the TSN sports channel and always had a box of tissues close by for those tear moving shows & movies. Randy also loved to cook, especially being the chef with Christmas dinner or when friends and family would visit, and in his younger year’s charcoal sketching and drafting. Gardening became a favourite pass time and arranging moss hanging baskets which many people from Nakusp admired. When Randy was not being an incredible chef, arranging flowers, sketching pencil art, or a sought out Master of Ceremonies he and Trisha would travel to Hawaii, which was one of his favorite places. An open house celebration of life will take place Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 1:00 to 5:00pm at 1050 Hot Springs Road, Nakusp, BC. As expression of sympathy family & friends may make donations in Randy’s memory to Convent House 575 Drake Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 4K8. Funeral arrangements are the under the direction of Valley Funeral Home Ltd. On-line condolence may be expressed at www.valleyfh.ca

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A dancey fitness class, no experience necessary. Starts 6 p.m. at the Nakusp Legion, and the first class is free.

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Make some nifty cards (baseball/ hockey card size) then come trade them for some other pocket-sized art. At the Broadway Deli 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Deryn Collier will read on October 16 at 7 p.m. from her novel Confined Space, which was selected as the One Book, One Kootenay winner for 2013.

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