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There are a number of old stand-by adages that teams can recite to each other when faced with the ugliness of defeat; someone has to finish last, the only way from the bottom is up, we gave it our all and so on. But in the moment, when the shrill blow from the referee’s whistle marks the end of a season, there is no mix of words that can comfort the warrior who has left everything out on the field of battle and still couldn’t coax out the desired results from the infinite possible outcomes of a game governed by chaos. In

that moment swamped in the miasma of defeat, the only solace a team can muster stems from the strength of their character and the courage of their conviction. These are the building blocks of sportsmanship and the bedrock upon which the proud and magnanimous athlete can make the courageous decision to accept responsibility and own their defeat. The Nakusp Cougars suffered hard losses this last week, delivered by the best school soccer teams in the province, and their 16th placing is the painful reality that the 20 athletes who collectively stepped out onto the pitch for three days of mud, sweat and tears

have to endure. But the story is not in their placing, it is their journey. Nakusp Secondary School holds a long-standing tradition of almost consistent attendance on the provincial stage and has built their reputation as an underdog that is not to be underestimated. Coaches from bigger metropolitan centers, with access to all of that grass that always seems greener outside the boarders of our basin, marvel at our community’s ability to produce and field teams despite all of our perceived disadvantages. “We never underestimate Nakusp, they always seem to find a way to play better than

their seeding,” one coach commented during the Wednesday night coaches meeting. What’s more is that this little corner of the province is the cradle of the Boys A Soccer provincial tournament, the inception of which can be partly attributed to our very own member of the Nakusp Secondary School staff, Rod Morrison. His vision contributed to the genesis of a tournament that would celebrate the achievements of the best soccer teams of B.C. schools with a Grade 11 and 12 population of under 80 registered students.

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Nakusp has hosted the boys provincials only once before in 2005, when the tournament consisted of only 12 teams. Nine years later, and now accommodating 16 teams, the village of Nakusp reached capacity on November 6, 7 and 8 as over 320 athletes flooded the streets and filled every bed, prepared to hit the pitch to battle for the opportunity to hang the coveted B.C. School Sports banner in their school’s gym. Nakusp was seeded 16th during the draw by a commissioner that lives in Nanaimo. A curious placing for the Cougars, as Mt. Sentinel was seeded higher despite their inability to defeat the Nakusp squad in a number of years. The 16th seeding placed the brave Cougars in a pool with Glenlyon, Langley Christian and Kelowna Christian. A tough pool to say the least; Glenlyon was the favored school to win the tournament, Kelowna Christian is an established powerhouse and Langley Christian was an unfamiliar dark horse. In light of the seeding and the nature of the tournament, the Nakusp Cougars had the difficult task of facing off against the Glenlyon juggernaut for their home opener on Thursday morning. “If you can hold them off the score board for the first 10 minutes, then you will rattle their confidence,” Morrison advised the nervous looking Cougars. “If you can do that, then you have a chance. But no matter what, keep fighting. Right to the end.” Unfortunately it only

took 2 minutes for Glenlyon to drive deep into the offensive zone and deftly head a corner kick into the twine. From that first defensive breakdown, the Glyenlyon squad had the Cougars on the ropes for the rest of the match and managed to pound nine more balls into the net. The Cougars kept fighting, and the further back against the wall they were driven, the harder they responded until a chink in the Glenlyion armor was exposed by the dynamic combination of a free kick taken by stopper Dugan McInnes and the tenacious force of midfielder Kalen Jones. The private school monster was momentarily stunned by the cheeky hit to their stats, and the Cougars celebrated their small victory with vigor. Langley Christian was the next contest for the Cougars, and they decided to send an early message during the first kick-off by skillfully sailing the ball right into the hands of our keeper, Broden McLean. “That was a message and a test,” Morrison quietly observed. What ensued was 70 minutes of missed chances by the Cougars and successful strikes through the Nakusp defensive line by Langley. Corner kicks continued to be the Achilles heel for the Cougar squad as lax marking left easy opportunities for the Langley forwards to drive ball after ball past McLean’s heroic efforts on the goal line. With the goal deficit rising, the Cougars’ slide to defeat was not the result of a lack of effort by the forward offensive unit comprising of Jade Kessler and Clinton Surina, as

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they courageously muscled their way into the Langley’s half of the pitch but just could not capitalize on their hard earned opportunities. The provincial tournament allows no quarter for chances, and the Cougars swallowed their 5-0 defeat with stout optimism. Subtle shifts in the lineup were conceived for the second day of tournament games as the Cougars charged the pitch with rested vigor to fac eoff against the Knights of Kelowna Christian. With ferocious intensity, the Cougars thrashed at the hearty defensive armor of their opponents, but continued to be dogged by an inability to capitalize on chances as critical moments of striking either sailed wide or spun limply off the attacking foot and confidently caught by the Knights’ keeper. Most of the contest was fought by the Cougars with only a single goal deficit, and at the half the game was still in the realm of possibility for the Cougars. However, the Knight’s remained disciplined and defensively lucky and managed to edge out a 3-0 win over the Cougars in a match that can only be described as Nakusp’s finest efforts. Despite the final score, the match was truly a marvel of game play by the Cougars, and stands as the high-water mark of their tournament. The Cougars kept fighting, right to the end, but after the Kelowna contest it was a losing battle. The next two games against Unity Christian and Mt. Sentinel continued to plague Nakusp with an inability to finish on hard won opportunities and the

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Cougars’ increasingly frantic efforts against teams that are trained to patiently wait for mistakes, were futile. The slippery slide towards the bottom of the standings could not be averted. Nothing can dampen the sting of defeat, but the Cougars need not be ashamed of their performance. The magic of sport is the roller coaster ride of success and failure wrapped in the knowledge that there will always be another game to play, another trophy to fight for. Cougars, this too shall pass; just remember where you come from. Glenlyon defeated Immaculata in the finals 1-0. All game results can be viewed online at nss.sd10. bc.ca.

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Editorial Our View

Remember to vote Well, the time has finally arrived. In three days, voters across the Kootenays will go to the polls and elect, or in some cases re-elect, a council, mayor, school trustee or regional district representative. It seems fitting to be going to the polls now, especially considering on Tuesday we were all paying homage to those who have fallen in battle. Remembrance Day ceremonies remind us of the sacrifices made by brave young men and women who laid down their lives, so we could still have the right to vote. They defended democracy and allowed us to live in a world where we are free to choose a government, whether it be municipal, provincial or federal. Voters should remember that it is not only a right to vote, but a hard won priviledge. Sure some campaigns have been more heated than others. Some controversies have occurred and heated debates have broken out. But that time is almost over. The candidates have done their jobs. Signs have been posted, speeches have been given and hands have been shaken. We in the media have also done our jobs. Stories written, meetings covered and ads sold. Now it’s time for your job. It’s the public that decides the outcome of any election, not the media, not the campaign managers and not the candidates. It’s time for you to do your job. On Saturday get out and vote. There is nothing more important than to take part in the democratic process. It should be mandatory. No excuse is good enough to stop you from doing your duty. Don’t waste this opportunity to do the very thing that young men and women fought for and died to defend. Cast your ballot.

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LETTER I had moved from Alberta to Revelstoke for work in March 1993; and had been magically drawn to visit the hot springs in Nakusp that very first weekend. As I walked along the beach and walkway by the lake, I felt a warm sense of belonging coming home to where I was always supposed to be. I started to imagine how wonderful it would be, to be able to live and work here. On returning to Revelstoke, I was informed that there wasn’t a dental office in Nakusp. I had full time employment, five still-dependent children, and was already living in a beautiful mountain town to raise my family. So my dream of living in Nakusp took a back seat, as my life seemed to toss me from one crisis to another, both in my professional and personal life. Then in the spring of 1998, on a plane returning from a dental conference in Vancouver, a dental supply salesman that recognized me came and sat beside me, and asked how I was enjoyed living in Revelstoke. I told him that I was still happy in my work, but that I really would love to work in Nakusp but as there hadn’t been a dentist there for quite a while, it was just a dream wish. “Oh, that might just change,” he said. “I know of a dentist from Hundred Mile House looking to move back to the Kootenays to be closer to his aging parents and I know he is looking at property in Nakusp.” I was so excited. “Here’s my card. Please give it to him and tell him he doesn’t need to advertise for a dental hygienist. I’ll be there as soon as he’s ready.” Chantelle Carter Sales Associate

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Talk about synchronicity, or destiny, or whatever! When I returned to work the following Monday, I related my exciting news to my dentist friend that was working as a locum in the same office. I knew he had previously owned a practice in Hundred Mile House. Not only did he know my future boss, but they were close friends; and I could count on him to be a reference. When the Nakusp practice opened in November 1998, I started working one day a week, and commuted to Revelstoke and Enderby for the other four days. I had begun to live my dream — be it in a rental apartment; I was living in Nakusp! I gradually built the hygiene practice to three days, while still commuting to Revelstoke, until July 2003, my fifty-fifth birthday. I had recognized that I had found the dentist, and the practice, where I wanted to end my career. As that meant working for at least ten more years, three days a week, it was perfect. Nakusp patients that I had treated in Revelstoke now came to the Nakusp office. I knew that I owed a lot of my growing practice to their kind words and referrals. I was almost sixteen years old when I started working in dentistry, on July 27, 1964. October 15, 2014 was my last day working in a dental office — fifty years that I am very proud and thankful for. The last twenty, in B.C., have been my happiest. This last sixteen years in Nakusp has been not only my dream job, but also my dream life. How could I pos-

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sibly explain the incredible opportunity to another dental hygienist? It’s not only the place, my co-workers, and patients. It’s the pace: no stress, anxieties, or conflicts. I too used to think that salary and paid holidays were most important, but I have earned less money here than anywhere I have ever worked; yet have felt I have lived most affluently. I feel very blessed to have gotten to know so many people in the community, and the surrounding areas, while they have trusted me with their dental hygiene care. Thank you for all the good wishes and gifts, and for making my last working days so special and memorable. I am going to miss working with Kim, whom I’ve come to love like a daughter, and who has always kept everything running smoothly, anticipating patients’ hygiene needs; Laureen, who always has a smile and a positive outlook on everything; Laura Lee, who became so special in such a short time, as I see so much of myself and my passion for dental hygiene, in her. I know that they will continue to care for all the patients — it’s not just a job to them. A big thanks to Don and Susan DeSandoli for the lovely retirement dinner at their home, and for making this dream of mine a reality. I am looking forward to living this dream life, with all of you, in this beautiful community. We’ll see you around! Frances V. Ure, Nakusp

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Community The Happy Homemaker

Seeing as there is not much to forage for over the winter months, or nothing that I would bother to gather myself, I thought I would share my favorite home made recipes, remedies, crafts, and do it yourself projects that are tried and true, and used on a regular basis in my household. Since we are in the beginning of cold and flu season — if you have young children in school you know exactly what I’m talking about, and with the uncertainty of other, scarier viruses possibly about — here are two recipes that will change your life. To help fight the bugs in the first place is an amazing immune boosting tonic. My grandparents always had this on hand in the winter months, and since they were our nearest neighbors, my sister and I would be sent marching over there for a dose on the first sign of sickness. I’m not going to lie; as a kid I though it was absolutely disgusting, but it worked every time.

CHA NTE L L E CA R TE R The next recipe is a honey cough syrup that is very easy to swallow.

Master Tonic Ingredients: 1 part fresh chopped garlic cloves 1 part fresh chopped white onions, or the hottest onions available 1 part fresh grated ginger root 1 part fresh grated horseradish root 1 part fresh chopped Cayenne peppers, Jalapenos, Serranos, Habeneros; any combination of the hottest peppers available apple cider vinegar (Braggs Organic) 1. Fill the jar 3/4 of the way with your ingredients then add Braggs organic apple cider vinegar. Let that marinate for 2 weeks in a dark closet with daily stirring/shaking. 2. Strain liquids from solids through muslin cloth or strainer into another glass container. Note: the solid ingredients retain almost the same potency as the liquid ingredients; therefore, these solids can be puréed to use with other ingredients like honey and lemon to make a salad dressing or to marinate meats of all sorts. 3. Dosage: 1/2 to 1 ounce, two or more times daily, gargle and swallow.

1½ tablespoons - zest of 2 lemons ¼ cup - peeled, sliced ginger, or ½ teaspoon of ground ginger 1 cup - water 1 cup - honey ½ cup - lemon juice In a small saucepan, combine lemon zest, sliced ginger and 1 cup of water. Bring mixture to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes then strain through into a heat-proof measuring cup. Rinse the saucepan out and pour in 1 cup of honey. On low heat, warm the honey, but do not allow it to boil. Add the strained lemon ginger water and the lemon juice. Stir the mixture until it combines to form a thick syrup. Pour into a clean jar with a lid. Note: This can be refrigerated for up to 2 months. For children ages 1 to 5, use ½ to 1 teaspoons every 2 hours. For children ages 5 to 12, use 1 to 2 teaspoon every two hours. For children 12 and older and adults, use 1 to 2 tablespoons every four hours.

Seniors’ Column MARILYN BOXWELL Seniors' column

As many of us are already well aware, an increased number of local area grandparents are once again assuming the sometimes uncertain and often stressful role of taking on the responsibility of raising a family member’s child. The caregiver of a much younger grandchild may feel overwhelmed by the demands of the new role. A primary concern remains the quest for guidance and useful informa-

tion, whether in the realm of emotional, financial or even unexpected legalities which, if issues remain unresolved, might negatively impact the overall stability of the entire family as a whole. With this in mind a fairly new support line has been established — Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. This non-profit organization which serves residents of the Nakusp region in addition to other parts of the province, is dedicated toward providing an accessible support line designed to help navigate and educate grandparents or other relatives who have assumed the re-

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sponsibility of raising a family member’s child. According to Professor Barbara Whittington, School of Social Work at the University of Victoria, this support line ensures that real people will be prepared to answer questions posed by struggling grandparents and other family caregivers. The care a grandparent provides involves a host of other responsibilities which range from making endless appointments, court dates, emotional turmoil and financial stress along with juggling one’s schedule to ensure love and fun events are included as part of the equation. Skilled and experienced

advocates staff the telephone line or email resources in an effort to help people understand their rights, obligations and available options which will come into play prior to and following assuming responsibility for raising the child or children. Trained staff will also ensure that callers are made aware of all benefits, supports and resources available to them and how to access them. The telephone support line is offered free of charge by calling 1-855-474-9777 weekdays or the option of leaving a voicemail message asking for a call back.

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Colleen Laura Ball (nee Hayes) Colleen was born October 15, 1925 and passed away October 19, 2014 at the age of 89 years young. Daughter of Lloyd and Vera Hayes, Grandparents Richard Edgar and Charlotte May Hayes, Roberta and Rosanna Irvine. Colleen was known as Kitty growing up in Dobie Township and attended Barwick School. She leaves to mourn, her sisters-in-law Rose Hayes (Lee, Dale & Rhonda, Kevin & Patti, Garth & Annette, Trevor & Denise Hayes, Wendy & Zane Glazier and their families); Connie Hayes (Carol & Rick Allen, Sandra, Irvine & Irena Hayes and their families); Marion Relkoff. Nieces and nephews Tanis & Seth Hammond, Noreen Bowden, Shirley & Wayne Braithwaite, Terry & Hugh Reynolds, Linda & Alex Wilson, Shari & Joe Gorgenson, David Ball, Sandra & Jack, Chris & Steve, Brian & Karen; and all of their families. Colleen was predeceased by her husband Gordon Ball, August 25, 2003 on their 50th wedding anniversary; her Dad Lloyd Hayes April 8, 1973, mother Vera Hayes July 22, 1985; brothers Irvine February 8, 2001, Richard “Dick” Hayes October 31, 2006; Gordon’s father and mother, Will & Eunice Ball, Lillian Benson, Ron & Stella Ball, Ken & Isabell Ball, Sam Relkoff, Norris Moore, Dennis & Leann Ball. Colleen and Gordon loved the outdoors, camping and fishing extensively in BC, Northwest Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Yukon and Alaska. Colleen lived in BC from 1952 until 2004 when she moved to Wainwright, Alberta. Interment held October 24th, 2014 in Bethany cemetery, Amisk, Alberta beside her husband, mother & father, and brother Dick ~ Where her hills of memories will rest. ~ Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her friends and family.

How to Improve Life for Rural Canadians Canada Post became a Crown Corporation to improve network services. The Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association (CPAA) wants to ensure this multi-billion dollar public network remains viable and able to serve the public. We have found a way to make this sustainable. A recent study shows that nearly half of post offices outside of Canada’s big cities are in communities with no bank or credit union. In those communities that still have a bank or a credit union, many residents have to contend with limited, part-time banking hours. Our survey of Canada’s 3,300 rural post offices: “Why Post Offices should offer banking services” is available for free download at: http://bit.ly/1r8U3fj. Offering financial services in post offices would create a new revenue stream for Canada Post. Equally important, it would benefit numerous communities in Canada whose residents, in order to get to a bank or credit union, are forced to travel long distances. That costs time and money and stifles economic development. Many other countries similar to Canada, such as the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Japan, Italy and New Zealand, have very successful banking services right in their post offices. We, at CPAA, believe that our study is significant because of the value of this public asset. Canada Post is uniquely positioned to offer financial services throughout rural Canada. When Canada Post can make more money and offer more services to Canadians who need them, we have a perfect opportunity. Let’s not lose it. Please Support Rural Canada. Write to Lisa Raitt, the Minister in charge of Canada Post, and ask her to make this happen. Her letter of suggestion can be found at: http://bit.ly/1pxhMVZ. CPAA represents over 8,700 employees of Canada Post who work in over 3,300 rural post offices across Canada. These offices make up over 50% of all postal outlets. Our membership, consisting of 95% women, serves communities in every province.

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A full house Saturday night for the second annual ALAC Black and White Gala, held to raise funds for public art in Nakusp.

Photo by Trisha Shanks

Arts council gala a splendid affair TRISHA SHANKS Arrow Lakes News

Black and white patterned tablecloths and hurricane lanterns filled with river rocks decorated dozens of intimate café tables. Clusters of black and white helium balloons were placed about the room. In the glow of candles and fairy lights, more than a hundred people dressed in black and white were entertained by several different local musical acts and a live art auction complete with auctioneer, local gallery owner Anne Béliveau. This was the second annual Arrow Lakes Arts Council’s Black and White gala; a fundraiser and celebration of art in Nakusp took place Saturday night. All available tickets were sold in advance for the glitzy, cabaret-style fête held at the Legion Hall. Party-goers were decked out in all manner of clothing styles in keeping with the suggested dress code of black and white. Local business owner Ali Raskob

spoke with the Arrow Lakes News, “It’s a lovely eveningeverybody looks fabulous.” Bartenders Charlene Duncan and Jane Merkley served up beer, wine and two special drinks created just for the occasion. Merkley described the signature drinks, “They are inspired by autumn in Nakusp. The cocktail is organic pomegranate juice, vodka, red and white wine, local pear juice, and to zen it out: a little bit of green tea.” The signature mocktail was entitled Saudi Champagne; made with white grape juice and sparkling water over ice. This reporter sampled both, which were delicious. There were also finger foods set up buffet-style including meats and cheeses, dips, crackers, and fruit. The point of the event was to celebrate local art and artists and to raise money for more public art, so the big draw was the live auction which saw the lights come up as each of the donated pieces was presented by Molly

Bell and described by Anne Béliveau, who auctioned them off to the highest bidders. “People were pretty tight tonight. It’s a charity thing to help art and I don’t think people opened up their pockets enough to help the artists in the area,” said Clark Taylor, whose wife owns a local gallery, when asked what he thought of the night’s event. Party guest Barb Murphy agreed, stating, “We enjoyed it immensely. It’s Nakusp and it’s the arts, we’re all struggling. How do you balance generosity with getting by?” Béliveau commented, “It would be so nice to get more young people involved in the arts here, volunteering with ALAC. These events don’t put themselves on. Thanks to Cassia (Parent), we have been able to access some of the next generation and that is really what we would like to see more of.” Organizers really thought of everything to make the event diverse and entertaining; ticket holders

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Top: Artist Amy Surina was on hand at the ALAC Black and White Gala offering personalized anime caricatures. Bottom: Marilyn Massey and Gail Ponto manning the door for Saturday night’s ALAC Black and White Gala. Photos by Trisha Shanks

were given numbered cards for bidding on the auction items, local artist Amy Surina was on hand to draw an-

ime-inspired caricatures by donation for ALAC and there was a contest to match artists with samples of their art.

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The original Edgewood General Store and Post Office taken in August, 1966.

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Breathing new life into the old fire hall TRISHA SHANKS Arrow Lakes News

The bright orange building is hard to miss across from the BC Liquor Store, but for the last four years it’s been vacant and falling into disrepair. In 2011, the Nakusp fire department merged with ambulance services in the new Emergency Services Building and the village, who owns the structure put the 1949-era building up for sale. In March of this year, the Arrow Lakes News reported that a collective had approached council for support in occupying the space for the purposes of a year-round market. Instead of selling the building, a five year license to occupy the premises has now been signed. The group to take

it over started as a few people interested in a multi-purpose community centre back in December of 2009. The search for space led to the fire hall and the possibility of repurposing the building into a collective for a year-round farmers’ market, community initiatives and other public uses. “These things take time,” said Linda Kendall, Board Member of the Old Fire Hall Collective Society speaking on behalf of the group, “We started off talking about the idea and then looking for space and eventually came around to the fire hall.” They call themselves the Old Fire Hall Collective Society and thanks to receiving funding from Job Creation Partnership (funded in whole or part by the Government of

Canada and the Province of British Columbia) their vision is about to become a reality. Beginning November 17 work will include stripping out the interior, modifications to the heating system, plumbling, wiring and an external facelift. Three eligible local people will be participating to gain work experience in construction and carpentry. Those spots are available _ contact Nakusp WorkBC Employment Services, (250) 2653318 for more information. In addition to a market for local produce and handmade goods, other organizations such as The Mirror Theatre and Nakuspinners (weavers) have expressed interest in sharing the space, though nothing has been finalized. Eventually, the goal is to have a commercially certi-

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News/Community Public Skating hours Mon-Thurs (3-5pm) Fri, Sat & Sun (3:30-5pm) Tues & Thurs (11:30-1pm) November 13 Mother Goose @ Nakusp Public Library 10 to 11 a.m. Parents and babies welcome. November 13 Nakusp T’ai Chi at the Legion 10 to11 a.m. Call Ruth 265-3353. November 13 Strong Start @ Edgewood School. A school based early learning program for ages 0-6 years. 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. For more information contact Jodi @ 269-7209. November 13 Strong Start @ Strong Start Building at Nakusp Elementary School. A school based early learning program for ages 0-6 years. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. November 13 Nerd Night @ Nakusp Youth Centre. For more information contact Cassia @ 265-2000. November 13 Badminton @ NSS Gym (Use gym door) for NSS students and adults. $3 drop in rate or $30/year + $15/ yr insurance membership fee. Beginners welcome. Bring racquet and non-marking indoor shoes. For more information call 265-3326. November 13 Bingo @ Nakusp Legion at 6 p.m. November 13 Summit Lake Racers AGM @ NES Library 7 p.m. November 13 African Drumming Group @ NaCoMo at 7:15 p.m. Bring your own drum. New drummers welcome. November 14 Strong Start @ Strong Start Building at Nakusp Elementary School. A school based early learning program for ages 0-6 years. 9 to 12 p.m. November 14 Book Discussion Group @ Nakusp Public Library at 10 to 12 p.m. Present your current favourite book to the group. All welcome. Library is closed during event so please knock on main doors. November 15 Election Day 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Be heard! Your vote does make a difference. November 15 Rob Macrea: The Origins of Santa Claus and Connections to Wild Mushrooms @ Nakusp Public Library. 1 to 3 p.m. November 15 Community Choir practice @ Saddleback Church. 1 to 2:30 p.m. For ages 19 years and up. Cost is $7 on your first practice only. For more information contact Marilyn Massey @ 250 2654087. November 15 Meat Draws

@ the Nakusp Legion. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. This months proceeds go to support the Figure Skating Club.

ilyn Massey @ 250 265-4087.

November 19 NES Pac Meeting at Nakusp Elementary School Library from 7 to 8 p.m. November 15 AA Meeting 5 November 19 Drop-in @ Nato 6 p.m at the Terra Pondera kusp Youth Centre. 7 to 10 p.m. Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more For more information contact information call 265-2279. Cassia @ 265-2000. November 17 Strong Start @ November 19 Poker Night at Strong Start Building at NES. the Leland Hotel. It’s free and A school based early learning beginners are welcome. 7 p.m. program for ages 0-6 years. 9 start. For more information conto 12 p.m. tact Dan @ 265-3314. November 17 Bridge @ Na- November 19 AA Meeting kusp Senior’s Centre, every from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Terra Monday 1:15 to 3:30 p.m. Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. Cost is $2.50, and beginners For more information call 265welcome. 2279. November 17 Music Jam @ November 20 Mother Goose Nakusp Youth Centre 3:30 to @ Nakusp Public Library 10 5:30 p.m. Contact Cassia @ to 11 a.m. Parents and babies 265-2000. welcome. November 18 Badminton @ November 20 Nakusp T’ai Chi NSS Gym (Use gym door) for at the Legion 10 to11 a.m. Call NSS students and adults. $3 Ruth 265-3353. drop in rate or $30/year + $15/ yr insurance membership fee. November 20 Strong Start @ Beginners welcome. Bring rac- Strong Start Building at NES. quet and non marking indoor A school based early learning shoes. For more information program for ages 0-6 years. call 265-3326. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. November 18 Drop-in @ November 20 Bingo @ NaNakusp Youth Centre. 3:30 to kusp Legion. 6 p.m. 5:30 p.m. For more information November 20 Nerd Night @ contact Cassia @ 265-2000. Nakusp Youth Centre. 7 to 10 November 19 Strong Start @ p.m. For more information conStrong Start Building at NES. tact Cassia @ 265-2000. A school based early learning program for ages 0-6 years. 9 November 20 Badminton @ NSS Gym (Use gym door) for to 12 p.m. NSS students and adults. $3 November 19 Workshop drop in rate or $30/year + $15/ Wednesday is a FREE ongo- yr insurance membership fee. ing series of employment fo- Beginners welcome. Bring raccused workshops designed to quet and non-marking indoor help you gain the skills and shoes. For more information knowledge you need to get a call 265-3326. job. November is personal assessment month! This week is November 20 African DrumMBTI: the Myers-Briggs Type ming Group @ NaCoMo at 7:15 Indicator assessment is the p.m. Bring your own drum. New best-known and most trusted drummers welcome. personality assessment tool November 21 Arrow Lakes available today. 9:15 a.m. to Historical Society presents a 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration is Slideshow: History Comes Alive required. To register, or if you at the Archives Building at 7 have questions, call WorkBC @ p.m. Admission is by donation. 265-3318. November 22 Christmas Craft November 19 Coffee and Fair @ Nakusp Legion from 10 goodies at the Senior Centre to 3 p.m. Refreshments availin Nakusp. Every Wednesday able from the Ladies Auxillary. from 10 to 11 a.m. November 19 7th Annual Candlelight & Cake on 4th and Broadway. Come on out ladies and enjoy an evening of holiday delights, sales, prize draws and lots of fun. Hosted by: Prima Materia, Homegrown Market, The Treasure Trove, Jennifer Chocolates and Betty’z Edje. From 6 to 9 p.m. November 19 Community Choir practice @ Saddleback Church. 7-8:30 p.m. For ages 19 years and up. Cost is $7 on your first practice only. For more information contact Mar-

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Ladies night On Wednesday November 19 from 6-9 p.m., Fourth Ave and Broadway will once again be festive and candlelit to welcome women for an evening of fun, socializing, and great shopping at the seventh annual Candlelight and Cake ladies night. Debra of Prima Materia Gallery, Heather of The Treasure Trove, Brenda Lee of Homegrown Market, Jennifer of Jennifer Chocolates, and for the first time, Autumn of Betty’z Edje offer some of the best gift shopping in the whole valley. Each location presents special sea-

sonal treats and “one night only” specials and discounts to guarantee a fabulous evening for all. Enter our Candlelight Draw for a chance to win two gift certificate packages worth $100 each. Bring your girlfriends along and discover gift items in personal care, health, home decor and kitchen items, amazing jewelry and accessories, clothing and much more! Make your gift giving easy, affordable and fun this year by shopping locally and joining us for our annual Christmas girlfriend party.

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WilliamRobert “Bill” Barrow It is with profound sadness to announce the passing our dear Dad, William Robert “Bill” Barrow on Thursday, October 30th, 2014 at St. James Cottage Hospice in Vancouver, BC. His optimistic attitude forged his courageous and unyielding desire to live during his lengthy struggle with cancer. Dad was born on April 22, 1930 in Nakusp, BC, the only son of Merril and Edith Barrow who predeceased him. He is also predeceased by his darling wife, Vicky (Obayashi) and sister Gay (McCusker). He is survived by sister Charlotte Humphries (Windsor, ON) and sons, Robin and Grant (Robin Taddy), daughter Hollis (Howard Ho) grandchildren, Kyla (Clayton Sartorius), Brenin, great-grandsons Cashen and Keean. Surviving in-laws include Robbie Obayashi, Sue Yoshida, Wendy Obayashi and Victor Schiavon. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Dad married Vicky (Obayashi) in 1953 and raised his family in Nakusp B.C. He was a devoted family man who maintained strong ties with his extended family and friends. The passing of Mom in 2005 prompted Dad to establish “Vicky’s View” as a lasting tribute to his beloved wife. This sprouted the roots of the Nakusp & Area Community Trails Society of which he is a founding member. Bill was a tugboat “skipper” in the towboat industry until his retirement in 1992. He was a skilled “fast water man” who navigated the “river drive” in the powerful currents of the Columbia River. His unceasing passion for the “spectacular” Columbia River and the Arrow Lakes kept him active and agile after retirement as he continued to beachcomb the lake with his own tugboat, the “Arrow Brave”. Dad spent much of his time developing the family vacation property known as “Barrow’s Narrows”. Bill had enormous respect and an ardent interest in the history of the Arrow Lakes. He was a colorful storyteller who loved to relate the rich history of the early pioneers that built the community of Nakusp. In his earlier years, Bill was a key member of the Kinsmen Club and the K-40’s and was committed to servicing the community. Bill was an active member of the Nakusp Senior Citizens Association, the Arrow Lakes Historical Society, AA, and the Nakusp Trail Society. He was a Past Master and a long-standing member of Star of the West Lodge No.61. Dad was a good man who worked hard, loved his family, friends and the community of Nakusp and will be missed dearly. We can all take comfort knowing his legacy will live on in every life he touched. A service to honour Dad’s life will be held on Saturday, November 15th, 2014 at the United Church, Nakusp, BC at 1:00 pm. A reception will follow at the Legion Hall. In-lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Arrow Lakes Historical Society or the Nakusp & Area Community Trails Society in Nakusp, BC.

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Seventy-sixth in an alphabetical series on West Kootenay/ Boundary place names Last week we looked at how Grand Forks got its name. In 1901, it was expected to be changed after Grand Forks and Columbia, its rival city to the west, agreed to amalgamate. “The citizens of Grand Forks felt that life would be burdensome if the consolidated town’s name was made Columbia, and Columbia residents would prefer to remain in single blessedness to residing in a municipality called Grand Forks,” the Nelson Miner wrote. The Grand Forks Gazette, naturally, wanted to keep it as Grand Forks and said so. This brought an anonymous letter from someone who had given the matter much thought. The writer agreed the name should not be changed, as it was “well grounded.” “It has required a great deal of effort to make the city well known, and that effort should not be wasted, if the waste can be avoided. Moreover, the use of the word ‘Grand’ gives a dignity to the name, which is wanting in the names of many places. Also, the name is descriptive of the place, and very appropriate on that account.” However, if a name change was unavoidable, the writer had a few suggestions: Piedmont, Toyebee (supposedly a First Nations name for the Kettle River), Rocklyn, Scardale, Belleview,

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Grand Forks would be called Miner today if not for a campaign by the board of trade in 1902. This postcard was mailed to Nelson in 1909 with the message “The X is over the hotel I stay at.” Photo by Greg Nesteroff

Bona Vista, Belvedere, Monte Carlo, Melrose, Wawaosh, Wascana, Henselwood, Colonna, Granby (after the company that built the smelter), Grandola, Goldalia, and Ystradyfodwg (after a Welsh parish). None of those ideas made the final cut, however. When a vote was held that August, the choices were Miner, Empire, and Amalga. The results revealed a further split between Grand Forks and Columbia residents: Grand Forks voted 81 for Miner, 58 for Empire, and 23 for Amalga, while Columbia had the opposite feelings: 27 for Amalga, 24 for Empire, and 10 for Miner. Because the winner was determined by overall vote, Miner prevailed with a majority of nine. (Miner wasn’t chosen for the profession, but rather for Granby company president S.H. Miner.) Yet that still didn’t settle

matters. In February 1902, a delegation from the Grand Forks board of trade appeared before city council, imploring them to keep the name Grand Forks. William Spier made a short speech, declaring himself “heartily in favour” of the idea, while an alderman started a petition to stick with Grand Forks, “which promises to be the most liberally signed petition that was ever circulated in our city.” The last-minute lobbying worked. When amalgamation took effect January 1, 1903, the new city was called Grand Forks. • A clarification and correction to an earlier installment about Gloster City: the north fork of the Kettle River is much better known as the Granby River, after the above-mentioned Granby company of Granby, Que. In any case, Gloster was actually on Burrell Creek.

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