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Parents and special guests all packed into the Bonnington Theatre for the Nakusp Elementary Christmas concert spectacular on December 16. There isn’t anything quite like the nervous magic weaved during a school concert, as little tots dressed up in holiday wonderments either shyly wave at parents while trying to
remember their lines in the harsh lights of the stage, or rise to the occasion and confidently strut through the lime light. The spirit of Christmas and the fellowship of the holidays were almost palpable on that wintery Tuesday night, and the students delivered a show that won’t soon be forgotten. The evening’s entertainment was kicked off by Mrs. McQuair’s Grade 3 class who invited the entire audience to take an imagination fu-
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eled trip around the world to learn about international Christmas traditions. Each student, or pair of students, stepped forward and delivered facts and other interesting tidbits of information about foreign practices, summing it up, appropriately enough, with an energetic rendition of the well-known song, “It’s A Small World After All.” The multicultural class was followed by Mrs. Jamison’s Grade 6 students who sang two unique
songs; one a parody of a familiar Christmas classic with the words reflecting the splendor of the B.C.’s interior, and the other a carol sung entirely in French. The class then walked the audience through a reading of the popular holiday classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas with a very enigmatic portrayal of the green Grinch by Ledger Coats.
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Margaret Simpson and Linda Harrop serve up local berry trifle at the Annual Burton Fire Department Christmas party on December 13. Photo by Trisha Shanks
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Saturday December 13 in Burton saw a full house for the annual Burton Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) Christmas party. The shindig is held every December and the only fundraising that the firefighters do. Proceeds help to pay for their annual operating expenses. Guests were
treated to a homecooked dinner, silent auction, door prizes, and live musical entertainment. The meal of pulled or roast pork with baked potato, salads and trifle with local berries was prepared by volunteers and set up buffet style, with dessert served to each chair after the meal. Almost every seat in the house was full. Juice and hot beverages
were included but there was also a cash bar. Fire Chief Brian Harrop, party organizer, said, “It was a good time. We had a great turnout, though it was down from last year but I think that’s the same for many things this year.” The big draw of the evening was the chance to win a sack of cash. $1000 was the first prize, raised by sell-
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It’s your world: Bob Harrington Arrow Lakes News
This is the age of rapid travel. Certainly more people are getting nowhere at a faster rate than at any other time in history. At any rate, speed being a topic of considerable concern, it might be interesting to look at some of the speedy neighbours who inhabit spaceship Earth with us. The bird world boasts of a number of rapid flyers, but it is not commonly known that a particular running bird would cause a considerable stir if allowed to enter the Olympics. The heavyweight Ostrich, all 136 kilograms of it can lope along at a speed of about 56 kilometres an hour. The ostrich is the largest living bird in the world today. The smallest bird, the hummingbird, some of which weight less than a penny, qualifies as a living furnace. If a 77 kilogram man expended energy proportionately to the energy used by one of these living jewels he would have to consume about 285 pounds (130 kilograms) of meat per day. It has been calculated that a hovering hummingbird uses energy at such a rate that this 77 kilogram man would have to evaporate 45.4 kilograms of perspiration per hour just to keep his skin temperature below the boiling point of water. If you have watched hummingbirds hover over a flower, they probably aren’t traveling between plants at much more than 40 kilometres per hour, but the blur of the wings while hov-
ering affords ample evidence of the energy expenditure. Various other birds also maintain respectable speeds. Some ducks and geese fly at 64 to 96 kilometres per hour in calm air; pheasants move at 55 to 61 kilometres per hour; and the ungainly appearing curlew will clock in at 64 to 80 kilometres per hour. The North American duck hawk, or peregrine falcon, is reputed to exceed 320 kilometres per hour in a power dive. Mammals aren’t so slow either! The cheetah, a member of the cat family, has been clocked at 640 metres in 20 seconds. This figures out to be just over 113 km. per hour. True up to a few years ago and probably still true, is the fact that no racing car could match the acceleration of the cheetah which moves from a standing start to 72 kilometres per hour in two seconds. The African wildebeest, the springbok and various gazelles can do 80 kilometres per hour. The two ton cape Buffalo can charge at about 56 kilometres per hour, and if an elephant doesn’t care for you, he might attack at a rate of about 32 kilometres per hour. Grizzlies don’t have to apologize for their speed as an enraged grizzly can turn out at nearly 48 kilometres. per hour, and can sustain their speed long enough to be a Stanley Cup shoo-in. In the land down under, the kangaroo, when in a hurry, resorts to a gait that becomes a series of leaps with the tail acting as a counter-balance. They can travel at a steady 32
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Left to right: Hank Scown President of Nakusp Rod and Gun Club, MP Robert Sopuck, Marshall Neufeld visit fish migration barrier at the mouth of Heart Creek.
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Nakusp Rod and Gun Club host Federal Conservatives MP Robert Sopuck (Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette), Chair of the Conservative Hunting and Angling Caucus and Marshall Nefueld, Conservative Candidate for South Okanagan West Kootenay, met with members of the Nakusp Rod and Gun Club on December 13 for a discussion on hunting, angling and trapping
issues. “We had a robust discussion with members of the Rod and Gun Club along with interested members of the public,” said Neufeld. “It was a very informative presentation by Mr. Sopuck to the approximately twenty people in attendance, regarding the Conservative Government’s approach
to conservation, hunting and angling policies and the new Common Sense Firearms Act legislation.” Following the meeting, Sopuck, Neufeld and Hank Scown, President of the Nakusp Rod and Gun Club, an affiliate of the BC Wildlife Federation, visited a fish migration barrier at the mouth of Heart Creek,
a tributary of Arrow Lakes, to learn more about a proposed fisheries enhancement project. “MP David Wilks has been working hard on this issue and MP Sopuck and I will be adding our voices to secure funding from the Recreational Fisheries and Conservation Partnerships Program, in order that the Rod and Gun Club can move
forward with this worthwhile project to restore fish habitat for spawning,” stated Neufeld. Neufeld noted that the meeting, along with a similar Roundtable with the Penticton Shooting Sports Association, were so informative, future discussions are being planned with the Trail Wildlife Association and other organizations in the new year.
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Andrew Allen is a giver. He doesn’t think of himself as such, but a quick tour through his Facebook page or his band’s website and Allen’s philanthropic character becomes very apparent. He is heavily involved with a variety of charity organizations and is even running a contest to take two fans with him to Ethiopia to conduct volunteer work. Allen is also a tenacious worker who strives to develop and maintain close relationships with his fans, as evident by his recent and unique summer tour that was organized around backyard gig invitations. “It was just such a personal experience, you know.” Allen reflected on the tour that carried him across the backyards of Canada, “to perform for a groups of 40 or more people and create memorable moments; it was wonderful, a lot of fun.” Intimacy and charity are core concepts of Allan’s performance and he brought both characteristics to the Nakusp area for Saturday night’s fundraiser. All smiles, the infectiously positive Allen and crew reached out to the people of Nakusp and invited them to
John Tromsness, Andrew Allen and Cole Friesen showcased their grooves in the Nakusp auditorium. Photo by Ryan Willman
dance and groove along to a set list of pop laden hits intermixed with familiar Christmas classics. Originally set up on the stage in the auditorium, the band decided to move their gear to floor level during sound check to be closer to the audience; a move that was well received by the crowd of approximately 200 guests. “Several years ago, I was involved in an accident where someone lost their life and it made me realize that life is so fleeting and we don’t have a lot of time,” Allen responded when asked about his ability to develop connections with his audience. “So I decided that I needed to make the most of it. I’m just trying to use this life in the best way possible and make the world a better place.” This was Allan’s first performance in Nakusp, although
a native of Vernon, he is no stranger to this side of the Monashee mountains. Allen recalled heady days of his youth on a motorcycle, rolling through the soft shoulders and dangerous curves of the basin. Although a frequent visitor, he never generated a chance to perform. Organizer Kim Macaulay, also from Vernon, had reached out to Allen through social media and invited him to perform his first show in Naksup as a fundraiser initiative for the Nakusp Arena. Allen was willing and enthusiastic to add the Naksup stop on his current promotional tour of his EP, All Hearts Come Home; a Christmas album performed by Allen on ukulele. “I like the ukulele,” he said. “It’s just such a fun, and nonviolent instrument.”
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Five years ago, Margo Yaschuk’s husband Paul was involved in a motorcycle accident with a deer which landed him a quadriplegic reliant on a wheelchair. “We were talked into bringing him home, saving the government money. They said there were good services here to support him so that’s what we did,” Yaschuk said. Life hasn’t been easy for the Yaschuks. “It’s been a rough year,” she admits, “I didn’t have enough money to pay for a full five cords of firewood. I phoned social services for help. They turned me down — the reason being it was not a crisis to our health. What about the house freezing up? It’s about my husband.” Paul Yaschuk was a carpenter prior to the accident. He renovated the credit union in
Nakusp. His business had just started booming and he had plenty of work lined up. Now they struggle to keep their home, grapple with adequate home care for Paul’s physical therapy and daily needs. The last thing that Margo wanted to worry about was heating their Burton residence. “I got crying to my dear friend Denise Douglas, and then the next thing I knew Fay Mys was arranging things,” Yaschuk stated. Mys is a long time resident of the area, and started reaching out to people to help organize the details. Pastor Dan Freeman also stepped up to lend a hand and Ray Hascarl came forward with a logging truckload of wood. “Ray said he wanted absolutely nothing for the wood, he just wanted to be a part of it,” Mys said in a telephone interview.
Freeman said, “It all kind of fell into place. We put a work party together, and many hands made light work. The community pulled together.” “It was wonderful- everybody chopping, stacking and delivering. I was quite surprised to find that there wasn’t something set up like that. I hope this continues,” Yaschuk said, “I don’t know what I would have done. Our family is out of townthe government suggests going to friends and family for help and it’s so humbling. It is hard to reach out and ask people for help. We have always gotten along on our own. We were always the people helping.”Two other families also received firewood to assist during the cold winter months and two more have been identified. “We found a need and we made it happen. It’s been quite beautiful,” Mys said of the one time event.
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Bill Barrow’s Family Our family would like to express our gratitude and appreciation for the many kindnesses, cards, flowers, food, and love in the recent loss of our dear Dad, Bill Barrow. It is a time of profound sorrow to lose our Dad, and our family found great comfort to have so many family members and dear friends attend his service in Nakusp. We were not able to speak to all of you following Dad’s service and reception, but please know that we are thankful for your kind attendance and words during the open mic – many travelled great distances to be in Nakusp to bid Dad farewell, and your time is gratefully acknowledged. We were glad to fulfill Dad’s request to leave the church on the “upbeat” New Orleans-style! Bill Barrow loved his community of Nakusp, and his recall of the historical peoples and places was sharp and unwavering – he loved to share those stories, and always encouraged locals and visitors to visit the Nakusp Museum and Vicky’s View. Thank you for your generous donations to the Arrow Lakes Historical Society, the Nakusp & District Museum, and to the Nakusp & Area Community Trails Society/Vicky’s View in Dad’s memory. Special thank you to Hilary Bitten, Star of the West #61 Lodge members, cousin Hiro Yanagisawa, Bea Anton, Donna Dining, Pat MacGibbon Trio, Doreen Desrochers and the Seniors Choir, June Hall, cousin Joni Stevens, and Evelyn Hurry. Sincerely, Robin, Grant & Robin Lee, Hollis & Howard and family. Royal Canadian Legion Br. #20 Nakusp Royal Canadian Legion Br. #20 Nakusp _________________________________ _________________________________
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• Continued from page 2 Allen was joined in Nakusp by longtime friends Dan Oldfield on percussion, Cole Friesen on guitar and John Tromsness on the upright bass for the fun-filled evening of music, stories and talk of the “amazing fish tacos at the Three Lions.” The evening also included a special guest appearance by local musician Mitch Zorn, who opened the show with a sampling of his artistry. The vocal talents of Zorn drifted through the auditorium and caught the attention of Allen during our interview, prompting him to send out props at the start of his own set. “Mitch was flipping awesome. Dude has some chops.” Allen left Nakusp to continue on his tour, which will take him to Bali for a couple of weeks before he prepares for his trip to Ethiopia. The success
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of the evening has given rise to the notion of inviting Allen back to perform at next year’s Falcon’s Cup. Macaulay was thrilled with the concert turnout and would like to thank
Overwaitea, The Three Lions and the Village of Nakusp for all their support. Macauly would also like to thank Donna Rebman and Cheryl Black for their efforts stating, “I could not have done it
without them.” The dedicated group of volunteers raised enough money during the event to close the gap a little more on their goal of purchasing an ice divider for the arena.
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Stay seen, stay safe It’s a familiar refrain this time of year. No, not the holiday wishes. Rather, the plea to motorists and pedestrians to take special care while they’re on the streets. You may be rushing off to that special holiday party, but how are you getting back? Local police detachments have already geared up for the CounterAttack program to combat impaird drivers, but it isn’t always drunk drivers that are involved in accidents. Every December in BC, an average of seven pedestrians are killed and another 269 are injured. The dark rainy weather, slippery streets and poor visibility all conspire to make driving more difficult. There’s little we can do about that. But what we can do is make the extra effort to see and be seen. ICBC has a few suggestions. They’re made every year, but they’re worth repeating. To motorists, remain attentive at all times. Not only is it illegal to use a handheld device while driving, the consequences can be deadly. Pay particular attention around intersections where 75 per cent of all pedestrian incidents occur. Watch while turning left or right for pedestrians who have already begun to cross. For pedestrians, never assume that just because you see the vehicles, their drivers see you. Headlights, traffic and other distractions compete with your visibility. Fight back by ensuring you are dressed to be seen; wear reflective clothing, a reflective arm band, or carry a light. The holidays are a hectic time of year. We all have places to be and things to think about. But they’re also meant to be a happy time; don’t let an accident or injury spoil that.
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As B.C. hunters packed rooms to protest regulations giving guide-outfitters and their out-of-province clients a larger share of big-game permits, the provincial government argues that the shift is being exaggerated. The latest increase in the share of guide permits to hunt moose, grizzly bear and other restricted animals in limited-entry hunting areas of B.C. totals 618 “hunting opportunities” across the province per year, says a statement from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. Based on the success rate of hunts for different species, “this model represents a transfer of approximately 186 animals from residents to guides.” The B.C. Wildlife Federation’s estimate that the wild game allocation policy could result in 5,000 fewer hunting permits for resident hunters under limited entry hunting rules is “not accurate,” the ministry says. Forests Minister Steve Thomson said in an interview he made the decision on Ryan Willman Reporter
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the latest allocation after a long consultation where the BCWF and the Guide Outfitters Association of B.C. couldn’t agree. The decision was to provide certainty for guide businesses, but also took away guides’ rights to pool regional game allotments and hunt in vacant guiding territories. “There are arguments over the number, depending on which base you use, and I expect those arguments will continue,” Thomson said. “At the end of the day we all want the same thing, which is healthy wildlife populations.” B.C. hunters are concerned that the share reserved for guide-outfitters is now higher than anywhere else in North America. Under the latest policy, that share is 20 per cent for elk, 20 or 25 per cent for moose depending on the restricted region, 35 per cent for mountain goat, and 40 per cent for grizzly bears. Open season areas for moose and other animals remain in the southern Interior and northeast, where anyone can buy a license and tag to hunt. Abundant species such as mule deer, whitetail deer and black bear have no hunting quotas in any part of B.C.
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The latest changes include returning Kootenay bighorn sheep to a general open season for guided hunting. The restriction that only full-curl rams can be hunted remains in place. Thomson said the population will be closely watched, and harvest limits returned if necessary. Zeman said the BCWF is concerned that this iconic Rocky Mountain trophy could once again be over-hunted. The popularity of hunting in B.C. continues to increase, from about 81,000 licences issued in 2003 to more than 100,000 last year, which means more resident hunters are losers in regional hunting lotteries. BCWF compiled statistics for moose, the most popular big-game target. Moose populations have declined in some areas while both applications from resident hunters and the share reserved for guides has risen. In 2005 there were 56,000 applications for moose, with only one out of five successful. By 2013, there were nearly 67,000 would-be resident moose hunters, 54,000 of whom were refused a moose tag.
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Approximately 28 citizens of Edgewood came out to the BC Hydro open house on December 15 to voice their concerns about the breakwater put in place by the corporation in 2012. The current issues on the
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Edgewood peninsula and around Eagle Creek stem from the damming of the Columbia River to create the hydroelectric dam system. Drastically variable water levels are created in the lake — levels higher than would occur naturally. A floating barrier attached to concrete blocks, called a breakwater, is the main issue at hand. Currently, the breakwater is a disappointment because it was placed in the middle of a beautiful vista — also a sandy summer recreation area — but it is eroding and it is not do-
ing its job. Because of these complaints, BC Hydro is considering its removal. This has locals enraged. Area K Director Paul Peterson said, “The crux of the matter is that they (BC Hydro) have to riprap the south side of Eagle Creek. The residents hate the breakwater, they hate concrete things sticking out of the ground and they pose a danger to boats when the water goes way overtop of them. But, they want Hydro to leave it where it is until there is a better solution and not to remove it,” which could make erosion matters worse along the peninsula. There was talk of moving it 80-100 feet from where it is in the middle of the beach and burying the breakwater on the north side. Edgewood residents have suggestions for relocating the breakwater and even have thoughts on a better way to engineer it. BC Hydro agreed long ago to make the area accessible and functional while doing what they can to prevent damage to boats or bodies due to the rising water that passes over the peninsula. These requirements are recommended by the Columbia River Water Use Plan and ordered by the Comptroller of Water Rights. In addition to the exacerbation of erosion of the peninsula which connects the mainland to the Edgewood Spit, residents have repeatedly tried to bring the Eagle Creek concerns to the table. In May, Peterson contacted BC Hydro to alert them to the creek delta cutting a new channel and taking part of the new
breakwater with it. Locals say that the creek needs to be riprapped to control the situation but BC Hydro hasn’t done anything with the creek to date — their agenda involves only the breakwater and boat launch’s safety, structure, effectiveness and, one can only assume, expense. According to Mary Anne Coules, Stakeholder Engagement Advisor, who responded to interview questions via email to the Arrow Lakes News, that isn’t the case. “We’re not looking at the budget right now; we’re looking at ideas and looking for a solution that will meet the needs of the whole community.” Present at the meeting in Edgewood and representing BC Hydro were Mary Anne Coules, Stakeholder Engagement Advisor; Laura Creech, Acting Water Program Manager; Christine Boehringer, Project Manager, BC Hydro; and Engineer Eric Morris of Kerr Wood Leidal Associates. During the open house, Edgewoodites referred to the most recent attempt by Hydro as “a monstrosity”, suggesting that decision makers “jingle change in their pockets while looking out the window in an office tower” questioning why different BC Hydro representatives show up each time there is communication with the town. Many feel that it brings them back to the drawing board explaining things all over again instead of pushing forward to a resolution with the same BC Hydro employees who already know
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the story. They also feel that their concerns and requests are not being heard. It is the locals’ hope that a good, permanent solution be found but that the current breakwater remain in place until it does. Creech did her best to assuage the concerns of the locals with active listening techniques, continually saying that she “understood” and that she “heard them” while also admitting she was merely information gathering and would be creating a report for the Director of Environmental Risk Management and the Vice President of (power) Generation, neither of which were in attendance at the meeting. “We’ve been working with local residents since the beginning of this project, and will continue to do so. We’re committed to finding a solution that will work for the whole community,” writes Coules. As far as the official response on whether the breakwater stays or goes, Coules said, “No decisions have been made at this time, but we are committed to continuing to work with the residents of Edgewood to find a solution that will meet the needs of the whole community. As always, public safety will be the driving factor in this decision.” BC Hydro will be drafting minutes from the open house and forwarding them to all of the attendees who left an email address. They say that they will be looking into the ideas proposed at the meeting, and will keep the community informed as they move ahead.
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As the population ages, the provincial government is planning to assess the care needs required by seniors living in isolated areas. Partnering with the United Way, the B.C. Ministry of Health has created a new branch of the Better at Home program to determine what, if anything, is different for seniors who live in remote areas as opposed to city dwellers. Currently, the program is offered in larger centres such as the lower mainland, but does not extend to different types of rural areas. Nakusp is among five areas selected to host the pilot project assessing needs for seniors in more remote places. The interior locations are Nakusp and Invemere, while Fraser Lake and Valemount were chosen from the north,
and Pender Island off the coast. “Aspects of the selection process included a higher rate of seniors in the area than average, isolation and transportation issues, lack of infrastructure, the capacity to administer and build upon such a program, the readiness and the excitement about the possibility,” explained Camille Hannah, Program Support and Communications with Better at Home. Funded by the provincial government and managed by the United Way, Better at Home provides non-medical support services to seniors in B.C. helping seniors live longer in their own homes while remaining connected to their community. With the creation of the pilot project in 2015, Better at Home seeks to understand how best to deliver services to seniors living in rural and remote communities in B.C.
The type of services currently provided by other Better at Home communities consist of light housekeeping, grocery shopping, minor home repairs, transportation, friendly visits, snow shoveling and light yard work. The services are all provided on a volunteer basis. When asked what the definition of light yard work or housekeeping was, Hannah explained, “We allow our programs to determine what is best for the safety of the client and the provider.” They are looking for input. Those who work with seniors, provide seniors’ services, or have a good understanding of the local seniors’ services landscape, are invited to contact Project Coordinator Debbie Sharp on (604) 268-1300 ext. 2303 or debbies@ betterathome.ca.
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Minnie Caldwell Smith arrived in Arrowhead from Nova Scotia on February 10, 1911 to visit her brother and father, who worked in the sawmill there. But before leaving, her fiancé, whom she had never known to use even mild profanity, asked: “Would you please tell me what in hell made you make up your mind to go to British Columbia?” She told him she’d better travel before getting married, or might never have the chance. The trip proved life-altering. As one of five single women in a town with 500 to 600 men working in two sawmills, she was showered with gifts. “You only had to mention that you liked a particular thing and you got entirely too much of it,” she said. Then along came Sam Irvin, owner of the Lakeview Hotel, much to the dismay of her Nova Scotia beau. “I met him on Sunday at noon, was engaged to him on Wednesday, and 19 days later I married
him. And made a very fine choice.” They wed on September 19 in Revelstoke. They moved to Athalmer the following year, where they took over a hotel, and then to Rossland in 1915, where they bought the Central Hotel and renamed it the Irvin. They operated it until 1958 and then retired to Chilliwack. Smith’s evocative memories of Arrowhead, which she describes as a town “just like one big long street,” are included in Robert Budd’s new book, Echoes of British Columbia: Voices From the Frontier. Her interview is drawn from nearly 1,000 conducted across the province by CBC Radio journalist Imbert Orchard in the 1950s and ‘60s. The 2,700 hours of Orchard’s tapes are held by the BC Archives, where Budd was hired to digitize them. The late Milton Parent of the Arrow Lakes Historical Society did the same thing with over 200 pioneers starting in the 1970s, and used the interviews in compiling the popular centennial series of
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books. Not only can you read Minnie Irvin’s story, but you can hear her tell it, as it’s part of a CD set included with the book, a sequel to 2010’s bestselling Voices of British Columbia. The latter didn’t have much Kootenay content, but this time in addition to Irwin, Rossland’s Warren Crowe is featured, describing how he brought the city’s founder back to town in the 1940s and sent him on a tour of his old West Kootenay haunts. Minnie Irwin also recalls skating to Comaplix and back — a distance of nine miles — and describes Arrowhead’s “three lovely big hotels.” She concludes her memories by saying: “There are a few living there yet and I suppose always will be.” That was 1964. Just four years later, Arrowhead would be abandoned ahead of the construction of the Hugh Keenleyside dam. Today much of the townsite lies beneath Upper Arrow Lake. Its former site is visible from aboard the Galena to Shelter bay ferry.
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Nakusp Elementary school students entertained their Christmas audience with laughs, dance and song. An evening of magic and merriment, the Nakusp Elementary School Christmas concert was a joyful experience for all. Photos by Ryan Willman
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With Christmas once again saved for the Whos in Whovill, MC and Nakusp Elementary principal Susan Paterson introduced the next class with a sly Monty Python reference. “And now,” Paterson said with a smile, “for something completely different.” Two students from Mrs. Zelzenik’s Grade 4 class took centre stage and mused about the Christmas Concert thus far. “Did you see Mrs. Mc-
Quair’s class? They showed us Christmas is celebrated around the world.” “I wonder if zombies celebrate Christmas?” Suddenly the theatre was filled with the undead, and the opening bars of the familiar “Thriller” tune by Michael Jackson rang out to the delight of the audience. The Grade 4 students danced, shuffled and groaned their way through the dance number, exchanging the word “thriller” for “Christmas” in the song lyrics. With the undead dis-
patched, Mrs. Roberts’ Grade 1 class was invited on stage to wiggle and smile through three songs with a reindeer theme. The delightful surprise came at the end of their rendition of “The Hokey-Pokey,” when the class turned to wiggle their derrieres at the audience with little white tails pinned on. The fantastic evening was wrapped up with a finale where all participating classes filled the theatre and sang a joyous, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”
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