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View from above Nakusp on a beautiful winter day
The winter sun was shining down for a change on Nakusp last Friday. Photos were taken from the Canadian Mountain Holidays helicopter normally used to transport heliskiers from all over the world. Photo by Trisha Shanks
Arrow Lakes Historical Society’s 30th anniversary
The Arrow Lakes Historical Society just celebrated their 30th anniversary from when they obtained their Society registration on Dec. 4 1984. During the first year, they com-
pletely overhauled the museum, which was started in 1968 by the Kinettes of the Kinsmen Club. When the Kinettes had to move on to other projects, Harry Murphy and Bert Gard-
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ner tried to keep the museum open during the summers. They asked for assistance and a few meetings later, the Society was formed and work was started — cleaning, making
new display areas, painting the cement floors, repairing the showcases and getting it ready to reopen in the summer of 1985.
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Andrew Minchin was shopping online for new footwear when he came across a familiar name. There on the screen at marks.com was a rugged pair of boots aptly called FarWest Nakusp Packboots which retail for $139.99. “My husband Andrew thought that it was cool so he texted a photo of them. I thought it pretty was cool too and I wanted to share with the people of Nakusp. I even wanted a pair but they don’t come in my size. Men’s size eight is the
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tradition and the brand’s heritage, all boots are named after a British Columbia locale. We’re excited to be carrying this great Canadian brand in our stores.” Mark’s is a retailer of clothing and footwear, formerly known as Mark’s Work Wearhouse. It has recently acquired the licensing to Canadian-made FarWest products. If you’d like to own your own pair of FarWest Nakusp Packboots, you’re in luck! One pair will be given away to a lucky winner. Watch out for next week’s issue of the Arrow Lakes News for details on how to enter.
NYC gets creative in new fundraising initiative TRISHA SHANKS Arrow Lakes News
The Nakusp and Area Youth Society wants to help you do odd jobs around the house. The non-profit drop-in community centre for kids ages 12-18 is in need of cash and they have deemed this month as Fundraiser February. In exchange for a do-
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smallest,” said Joleen Minchin. “It was a bit of matchmaking really,” shared Dave Stephens, buyer for Mark’s, in a phone conference with the Arrow Lakes News. “We build a product with an end user in mind. In this case, the boot is for wet weather and some snow pack.” It’s among the first of a line of names inspired by various British Columbia locations — Tofino, Vernon and Coldstream are others. Britney Wilson, Communications Advisor for Mark’s said, “The FarWest brand originated in Vernon, B.C.,and in keeping with
nation, youth volunteers are available during Youth Centre hours to land a hand. Services available include dog walking, snow shoveling, moving furniture or whatever similar tasks might be requested. The jobs will be completed in one-hour increments with money raised going toward activities, furnishings and snacks. Currently the
group has four volunteers ready to provide these services and are looking for more. “All youth ages 12-18, please help us out to make you Youth Centre experience better, “said Leah Greschner, Youth Centre Manager. In addition to raising capital, the Youth Centre is hoping to recruit adult volunteers. All youth ages
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Work continues on boat launch Trisha Shanks Arrow Lakes News
Anyone spending time along the waterfront may have noticed some work going on around the boat launch and marina. Columbia Power is in the next phase of construction on the mandated accessibility required for each community that has been affected by the hydroelectric dam. Water access requirements are recommended by the Columbia River Water Use Plan and ordered by the Comptroller of Water Rights. Jennifer Walker-Larsen, a spokesperson with BC Hydro said, “Columbia Power Corporation has contracted Landmark
Solutions who are moving materials to the site this week with work scheduled to start next week.” When asked about the controversy and upset that the unfinished launch has caused, WalkerLarsen responded, “It has been a challenging project because of high water levels. Our goal is to get as much done as possible before they rise again this spring, bringing in some crushed gravel for a good transition” for boat access during low water levels. The crew of six plus occasional contractors will be able to continue working on concrete pads as long as the water levels remain low. They can only work where it’s dry, so how much they get
done will depend on water levels remaining low. In 2016, the plan is for construction to be completed by divers working under water with specialized marine equipment. “What they are doing now will improve access for the next winter season. It will be better than the last couple of years,” WalkerLarsen said. This should have winter fishermen and emergency rescue workers relieved that even in low levels, the boats will be able to go out and come in via the public launch. BC Hydro is running ads and is distributing a flyer to residents which discuss the project more in-depth.
Chamber of Commerce holds AGM meeting Trisha Shanks Arrow Lakes News
The Nakusp and District Chamber of Commerce held their Annual General Meeting on Thursday night with attendance of 21 members. There were a few changes to the board including the addition of Trisha Shanks representing the Arrow Lakes News. President Peter Welkerling gave a verbal report covering the highlights of the last year. During 2014, more than 13,000 full colour brochures were given out, new signs were erected at both ferry landings (Galena and Needles), new ferry racking (brochure display) was installed and then immediately sold out. Ferry racking offers local businesses a slot to advertise their product or service to the people travelling on the ferries and is considered to be a very prominent and effective means of advertising in the area. Welkerling acknowledged the tremendous
job that the Festival Committee did with the year’s events, namely the Mushroom Gala and the Festival of Lights held prior to Christmas. He discussed some of the goals for this year. They include hiring a new Events Coordinator since Craig Savage has moved away from the area, a booth at the Calgary Outdoor Show and updated signs at both entrances to town on Highway 23 and Highway 6 south of the village. The Chamber also hopes to purchase and erect banners upon which the messages can be changed by adding and removing letters, similar to a marquee. Cedra Eichenauer gave a report about the Visitor Centre which included some informative statistics. During the 2014 tourist season, close to 5,000 parties were served. Most were looking for maps, directions, attractions and facilities such as washrooms or Wi-Fi. They gave out 3000 hiking and biking maps and
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Thanks to everybody who supplied silent auction items and those who ruthlessy outbid their competition during the 2014 Convergent Management Group Ltd. Holiday Charity Event. Convergent Management Group Ltd. is a local consortium of logging, road building and forestry contractors who work together on local and regional forestry, road construction and logging projects. Together we employ approximately 150 local people. Thank you to the suppliers: Arrow Lakes Ready Mix, BHEX Contracting Ltd., Brandt Tractor, Canada Culvert, Convergent Management Group Ltd./Alturus Equipment, Crescent Bay Construction, Finning Tractor, Galena Contractors Ltd., Harlow Creek Contracting, Hewat Repairs, Nakusp Home Hardware, Inland Kenworth, Kal Tire, Machinehead, Nakusp Mobile Mechanics, Napa, Narrows Timber Co. Ltd., Nitto Tire, Reitmeier Logging Ltd., Reitmeier Transport Ltd., True North Forestry Consulting Ltd. and Western Equipment. Thank you to the generous winning bidders: Coleman MacIntosh, Isaque Vieira, Janet and Vince Boisvert, Jodi McLean, Keith Gran, Ken Reitmeier, Kevin Carter, Matt McKee, Paul Detta, Ray Hascarl, Rod Reitmeier, Ross Shkuratoff, Sandi Nagorski, Sarah Rousell, Sue Groenhuysen, Terryn Stenseth and Tony Bjarnason. Together this year we raised $5729 for the Arrow Lakes Hospital Foundation, and a good time was had by all.
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1500 winter guides. The website has had 54,600 page views with visitors staying longer and viewing more items. Mayor Karen Hamling was on hand to swear all of the Directors in. “I want to thank the Chamber for being extremely active, putting on a number of things this year. And that was one of the best Christmas events we have had in a long time,” she said. The meeting ended with former President Dawn Devlin presenting information and a survey on the West Koot Route, the new tour-
ism branding project which is a joint effort between several communities in the West Kootenays. Their website states, “The West Koot Route is a peaceful two-lane highway which gives access to this stunning landscape, winding through quiet lakeside villages, traversing up and down rocky mountain passes, and serpentining along cliffs that offer scenery rivaling any on the planet.” Devlin is busy conducting visits with many area businesses to garner support and information to support the program.
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When is a wolf a goat? What if the way to curb our growing global population was to poison the food source or round up a variety of people from different age groups and shoot them with a firing squad? This is how ecologists and governments deal with growing populations of one species or another. The humans kill our way out of everything. It seems we always have. Right now, the target is on the back of the wolves living in the south Selkirk range. What is disturbing is the poignant argument both for and against the cull. There are scientists, ecologists, politicians and more silently but no less involved, business owners. The worst of it is the method being used. It is controversial—involving noisy and invasive helicopters manned with “sharp shooters”, which to us seems like a frightening and traumatic way to die. There are laws around this. In 1993, a set of guidelines was created to regulate animal culling and nowhere does it condone shooting from a chopper. The only humane way to shoot an animal is in the brain, tough to do when you’re hovering above them as they run away from you at top speeds. Even if you are a “sharp shooter”—is there some sort of evaluation between a sharp shooter and a shooter? No matter which side of the argument you are on, the method is flawed and it isn’t getting much air time. Wolf packs will be unnecessarily splintered and the cull will leave the scars on the remaining wolves. Why is nobody talking about the fact that the wolf is being made into a goat- a scapegoat? A convenient patsy for the loss of caribou at the hands of deforestation of their preferred habitat- old growth forests. But that is an argument for another day.
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Ever since I moved into the Columbia Valley nine years ago, this has been the time of year I tend to go a bit stir-crazy; actually, more like a lot stir crazy. I’m pretty confident all of us valley people living under the fog, are feeling it. Having grown up in sunny Alberta, then to move here from Kimberley — where I was usually above the valley fog — the winter gloom was quite a shock to my system. It didn’t take me long to realize that I wasn’t the only one suffering. The usually chatty and friendly community members instead exchange only forced smiles or simple grunts as niceties in the streets and grocery aisles. However, when that sun does decide to shine, the town comes alive like a scene from Mary Poppins. People virtually sing and prance in the streets, with smiles so bright they are as blinding as the sun. Yes, I take vitamin D supplements and have a sun lamp, but nothing can replace the real thing. As I sit here writing this, I can see the outline of the sun through the Ryan Willman Reporter
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fog — mocking me while I dream of the warm tingles when the rays of sunshine tickle my face. I have been Googling tropical vacation deals for the past three weeks, but have given in to the fact that it just isn’t financially possible for me. So how does a person get out of this funk if they can’t get to the sunshine? I realized from quite a young age that the easiest way to put a smile on my face and a bounce in my step is to listen to music. Music will play in my house before I even grind my beans for coffee; which speaks volumes as I really love my coffee. Once the music is playing, it’s hard not to move and nothing heals the soul like dancing. There are many great music events in our community and the surrounding area which offer ample opportunity to get your groove on all winter long. Try a Zumba class, or belly-fit if you’re not comfortable in a freestyle dance atmosphere. Those combine with my next tip for combating the winter blues: exercise. Not only is exercise good for your health, it’s
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good for your mind. Go outside to exercise if you can; fresh air works wonders. Living in a mountain paradise, trails abound waiting for exploration by cross-country skis or snowshoers. Up the Kuskanax valley, Wenseley Creek, Summit Lake, Summit Lake Ski Area, the flats down by the lake and Rails to Trails here in town are just a few examples of the beautiful places this area has to offer. And as you’re getting some fresh air and exercise it’s also a great time to connect with your loved ones. Bring them along with you. Nothing chases the blues away like the laughter you share with your dear friends and family. Music, dancing, outdoor exercise and being with good friends have made a huge difference to my sanity during the winter months. Those, as well as daily reminders of how beautiful the rest of the year is in this valley, are what stop me from packing my bags and moving south. Keep smiling valley friends, keep dancing like we do; the sun will be shining real soon.
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Seniors' Column MARILYN BOXWELL Seniors' column
Part one of a special report produced by Connected Communities on the topic of seniors and their special needs, was published in last weeks’ column. Part two follows. I recently met with some Nakusp area seniors who expressed concern over the lack of bus transportation services in particular, which are designed to ensure that out-of-town medical appointments as well as social opportunities can be attended with minimal inconvenience. The goal is designed to enhance one’s quality of life and keep older members of our population living a comfortable and affordable lifestyle within their own homes and communities. Seniors are sometimes required to travel outside one’s home base in order to be able to access programs related to chronic disease management. The fact is, those who are aged 75 years and over are frequently the least familiar with computers. This results in them not being able to access information concerning health related issues and also benefit forms, which are required to be completed as part of the mandatory application process. What’s more, compromised hearing or cognitive prob-
lems impair one’s ability to navigate telephone options. Many low-income seniors experience problems when needing to drive long distances in order to access medical specialized services. Some do not even own a car or have a driver’s license any longer. The question of affordability is another concern. A round-trip for two running from Nakusp to Kelowna, for example, stands as a major reason why
Many low-income seniors experience problems when needing to drive long distances in order to access medical specialized services some appointments are cancelled in spite of their importance in the patients’ achieving healing and wellness accord-
ing to plan. Self-respect and pride within the seniors’ age group can mean that these individuals are the least likely to ask for help if they cannot afford it, and may result in being forced to cut costs from somewhere else in order to manage their budgets successfully. The stress of having to face these difficult situations tend to negatively compound the impact of dealing with one’s health overall. Connected Communities states in its report that the BC Ministry of Health Services is challenged to accept responsibility for the problems it has caused where it placed “sustainability” (meaning affordability) over and above the five principles of the Canada Health Act, which are mandated federally. Health authorities and supporters are asked to deal with problems owing to the declining rate of available and affordable medical and home support services as well as the increasing financial burden placed on not only the patients themselves, but also their families. What’s more, the widening gap between the quality of rural and urban health care is a major issue, which must be addressed without delay. Sincere thanks are expended to colleague Sally Williams, a member of the Kaslo branch of Connected Communities, for keeping me informed and aware of our mutual need to work together now and in the future for the sake of maintaining current and upcoming older residents, their families, care givers and stakeholders overall.
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Pee Wee Falcons play final league game Last Saturday, the Nakusp Pee Wee Falcons played their last regular league game against Kaslo. Kaslo got on the scoreboard quickly but Devon Coates tied the game a couple of minutes later, unassisted. Kaslo got the goahead goal midway through
the second, but Coates tied it up 2-2, again, unassisted. In the third period, Kaslo got two more goals to achieve a 4-2 lead, but the Falcons still battled back. Coates got his third goal of the game assisted by Ewan Carter to narrow the gap. The Falcons had nu-
merous shots on net, but the Kaslo goalie was hot. Late in the third period, Coates would get his fourth straight goal of the game, assisted by Carter. Time ran out and Kaslo secured the 8-4 victory. The Falcons are now pre-
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caught smiling at the Summit Lake Ski Hill.
Lexus Coates and Elias Lampimaki work together on spelling a word for the Unplug and Play week’s spelling bee held in their Grade 4 classroom. Inset: Jadyn Jansen and Saphryn Blattnig put their heads together. Photo by Trisha Shanks
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To do this work, we contacted Denis Stanley of the Arrow Lakes News to print several small books to cover the costs – the Pioneer Cook Book, Christmas Stories, a poem book, the Arrow Lakes Indians booklet and a reprinting of the PTA cook book that was printed in 1949 as a fund raiser to build the elementary school. In 1989, through the help of a Federal grant, they printed their first book of the Centennial Series called Faces of the Past. We had archival material brought to the Society from Milton Parent’s hobby of taping pioneers and copying their priceless pictures with names and occasions already given. This made the writing of the book much easier because we already had the information needed. This won them their first Award for Historical Writing from the BC Historical Federation. As they sold their books, they saved the funds from book sales to produce six more books. Port of Nakusp, Silent Shores and Sunken Ships, Circle of Silver, and Bugles on Broadway completing the five books of the series. In 2001 Milton Parent won the coveted Lieutenant Governors’ award for Historical Writing for the book Circle of Silver. He then wrote Halcyon: a Captain’s Paradise and Caulkboot Riverdance. We have had to reprint four of these volumes and we have them all in stock. When a space for rent became available in the Hydro office, the Historical Society and the museum decided to separate. There had never been any room in the museum for the archival material that we were accumulating and which was stored and worked on in the basements of
Historical books in stock and on sale at the Arrow Lakes Historical Society. Photo courtesy of Arrow Lakes Historical Society
members. We moved into the new office at the Hydro office in 1999. After fifteen years of being at this office, we wondered how long we would be allowed to stay there and also what would happen if the valuable items we had were put into storage. Photos, negatives, and paper items would soon deteriorate. Milton decided to ask the Village of Nakusp if we could build an addition onto the Centennial Building that already housed the museum and the library. The village agreed to the construction and after several years we managed to build a spacious office to house all our material. On April 5 we opened our new office to the public and we were thrilled to be able to have more room to do our work and to hold meetings. Through another grant (Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance), we managed to obtain funding to buy the desks, tables, chairs, and an 80” TV set with complete sound system so that we could show our slide shows to the public and hopefully to school aged students in Nakusp as well. With the sudden passing of author/
historian Milton Parent in 2012, we had to find someone with expertise to digitize the over 10,000 photos that Milton had accumulated while taping interviews from 1972 on. Most of these early pioneers are gone but the photos are named and therefore very valuable. Kyle Kusch has been working with us and is very capable of doing the work on the photos. So far, over 15,000 photos have been digitized and named and are available for the slide shows that we have been putting on. Even though these photos have been used in the books that we published and used in newspaper articles, the photos were not given to the society until last year as part of Milton’s estate. A book on the SS Minto is being prepared now and we hope that it will be ready to publish next year. We will be doing more family tree work as well, especially of the pioneer families. We managed to complete taking photos of the houses on the avenues and finding the information of when they were built and by whom, and hope to do the same on the streets of the town this coming year.
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Athlete of the Week Coach Eric Waterfield with Jo Blackman at the Summit Lake Ski Hill.
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Alpine skier Jo Blackman did so well at the regionals last year that he is headed to the provincials later this month. Blackman and his coach Eric Waterfield leave on Feb. 19 for Kamloops where he will compete against 40 other athletes. “He’ll be competing in alpine skiing — the slalom, giant slalom, super G and downhill,” Waterfield said. Jo Blackman, who has an intellectual disability, started skiing in elementary school. He has been working with Waterfield for around eight years, since the age of 19. “I’m excited about going
away. I get to ski on a bigger hill with chair lifts, and socialize over the weekend,” said Blackman. He’s feeling the pressure to perform though and admits he has more fun when he’s not competing. Nationals are held every four years. Blackman will be one of about 80 athletes competing in the skiing events. The Special Olympics is for individuals with intellectual disabilities and not to be confused with the Paralympics, which is for individuals with physical limitations. According to their website, Special Olympics BC provides “high-quality sports programs and competitions to meet the needs and inter-
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR February 5 Curbside Recycling Pick Up Day. 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. February 5 Mother Goose @ Nakusp Public Library 10 to 11 a.m. Parents and babies welcome. February 5 Nakusp T’ai Chi @ the Legion 10 to11 a.m. Call Ruth 265-3353. February 5 Strong Start a school based early learning program for ages 0-6 years. @ Fauquier Communication Centre. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. @ Edgewood Elementary School. 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. @ Nakusp Strong Start Building at NES. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. February 5 Public Skating @ Nakusp Arena. 11:30 to 1 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. February 5 Bingo @ Nakusp Legion. 6 p.m. February 5 Nerd Night @ Nakusp Youth Centre. 7 to 10 p.m. For more information contact Cassia @ 265-2000. February 5 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. February 5 African Drumming Group @ NaCoMo at 7:15 p.m. Bring your own drum. New drummers welcome. February 6 Strong Start @ Strong Start Building at NES. A school based early learning program for ages 0-6 years. 9 to 12 p.m. February 6-8 Public Skating @ Nakusp Arena. 3:30 to 5 p.m. February 6 Drop-In @ Nakusp Youth Centre. 7 to 10 p.m. Remember its Free Ski Night @ Summit Lake! Youth needing a ride to and from the hill, please call the Youth Centre to make arrangements. 265-2000. February 7 Summit Lake Ski Hill Club Races Pre-registration $5. Registration on February 8 until 9 a.m. is $10. Pre-register with Nancy Plank by email at ccncc@telus.net or phone 265-3456. February 7 Stew night @ Burton Community Hall. 6 to 7 p.m. Stew, Chili, Perogies and Desserts. Fundraiser for the Burton Seniors. February 8 Summit Lake Ski & Snowboard Area Club Races @ Summit Lake Ski Area. 10 a.m. start. February 8 Drop-In Floor hockey @ Burton Learning Center. 1 to 3 p.m. Cost $2.00 and a waiver must be signed before play. For ages 16 and up, or younger depending on ability.
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February 11 Coffee and goodies @ the Senior Centre in Nakusp. Every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. February 11 Hosting International students information meeting @ Lucerne Elementary Secondary School library. 7 to 8 p.m. February 11 Community Choir practice @ Saddleback Church. 7 to 8:30 p.m. For ages 19 years and up. Cost is $7 on your first practice only. For more information contact Marilyn Massey @ 250 265-4087. February 11 Drop in @ Nakusp Youth Centre from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information contact Cassia @ 265-2000. February 11 P.A.L.S AGM @ Nakusp Public Library. 7 to 8 p.m. February 11 Poker Night @ the Leland Hotel. It’s free and beginners are welcome. 7 p.m. start. For more information contact Dan @ 265-3314. February 11 AA Meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. @ the Terra Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more information call 265-4216.
CASUAL HOME SUPPORT Arrow & Slocan Lakes Community Services has openings for Casual Home Support in the Nakusp, Burton, Fauquier, Edgewood, New Denver and Slocan areas. Duties include providing home support services to clients such as assisting with activities of daily living. Successful candidate will have a Home Support Certificate or Residential Care Aide Certificate, as well as, a class 5 driver’s license and current first aid. If interested please send resume to: Email: hiring @aslcs.com For more information call:
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February 12 School District 10 Homestay Information Meeting. 7:00pm @ Nakusp Secondary School library. An opportunity to be informed of everything you need to know about hosting a student. For more information email: ryoko.kobayashi@sd10. bc.ca or call: 250-265-3638 local 3312. February 12 Hosting International students information meeting @ Nakusp Secondary School Library. 7 to 8 p.m. February 12 ANKORS Mobile Needle Exchange@ Slocan Lake Community Health Centre in New Denver. 1 to 1:30 p.m. Naksup 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. To arrange for a meeting place and/or for more information please phone: (250) 505-5506 or Toll free: 1-800421-2437, Cell phone: (250) 777-0733 February 13-15 Nakusp PeeWee Falcons Home Tournament @ Nakusp Arena. Come and cheer on your local Minor Hockey team! Raffle table, 50/50, concession, and much more. Reminder: It is that time again to renew your Trails Society Membership. For the very reasonable fee of $10 per person or $15 for a family you have an opportunity to support your local trail system! Membership forms are available at Little Mountain Outdoor Gear store and Meritxell Bookstore on Broadway Ave.
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arts, culture & heritage funding Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust, invites individuals of all artistic disciplines and arts, culture and heritage groups in the Columbia Basin to apply for project funding. Program brochures and application forms are available online at www.basinculture.com.
Deadline for applications is March 6, 2015, or March 20, 2015, depending on the program. Administered and managed by: Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance P.O. Box 103, Nelson, BC, V1L 5P7. 1.877.505.7355 wkrac@telus.net
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February is Fundraising month @ Nakusp Youth Centre Available booking times and dates: Wednesdays 7-9 pm and Fridays between 7-10 pm. Special arrangements can be made for alternative times. Please leave a message at 265-2000.
February 8 AA Meeting 5 to 6 p.m @ the Terra Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more information call 265-4216. February 8 Music Recital by Nancy Bertoia and students @ Nakusp United Church. Piano, clarinet and fiddle. 2 p.m. Admission by donation. February 9 School District #10 Closed for Family Day. February 9 Bridge @ Nakusp Senior’s Centre, every Monday 1:15 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $2.50, and beginners welcome. February 10 Public Skating @ Nakusp Arena. 11:30 to 1 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.. February 10 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. February 10 Village Council Meeting @ Nakusp Village Office. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. February 11 Strong Start is a school based early learning program for ages 0-6 years. @Edgewood Elementary School. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m @ Nakusp Strong Start Building at NES 9 to 12 p.m. @Burton Learning Centre 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. February 11 Workshop Wednesday is an ongoing series of free workshops designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to get a job. This week is:Using the Internet for Effective Job Search. Learn basic internet skills including setting up email, effective use of job search engines, on-line job applications and uploading your resume. 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. @ ASLCS Building. For more information or to register please call 265-3318
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Application forms are available at the School Board office, 98 6th Avenue NW, Nakusp, BC or can be found online. Please submit your application, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references by Thursday, February 12, 2015 to: Ms. Terry Taylor Superintendent/Secretary Treasurer 98 6th Avenue NW, PO Box 340 Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0 Only successful candidates will be notified. Please Note: applicants must submit to a criminal record search before being hired.
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• This Week in History •
January 30, 1925 The entire district was plunged into grief with the news that Mrs. A.D. Powell had passed away. She had been suffering for some time with Addison’s disease. She had been a resident of Nakusp for over 13 years.
January 31, 1935 Following the heavy snowfall Sunday night, the government snow plow was unable to leave Nakusp until Tuesday morning. The present equipment for plowing snow is entirely too light. It seems ridiculous to expect a plow with a blade less than three feet high to plow snow up over six or eight feet high. February 1, 1945 Mrs. Lana Anetta Blondin died in the Arrow Lakes Hospital Jan. 15, 50 years
after doctors had given her but a few months to live. She lived to be 94 years of age. She first came to Kaslo in 1893 to work as a nurse.
February 3, 1955 For the third successive year Violamac Mine near Sandon has won the safety award as the mine in Nelson district having the lowest accident rate. February 4, 1965 A heavy snowfall last Thursday disrupted power lines. Power was out in Nakusp from 11 p.m. till 1 a.m. February 4, 1975 Feb. 1 marked the 50th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Merril Barrow of Nakusp. The couple were married in St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Nakusp. They owned the Leland Hotel from 1937 un-
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til 1957. January 30, 1985 Harry Mayson has been named Citizen of the Year. The Rotary Club of Nakusp has changed the annual presentation of the Citizen of the Year format and announced the winner ahead of time. February 1, 1995 Cathy Leahy is no longer the Arrow Lakes Hospital administrator. “She has been terminated,” Hospital Board Chairman Mike George confirmed. “We are not able to give any reasons why.” George said Leahy was let go on January 24 and insisted the matter is still one of a confidential matter regarding certain aspects of the firing. A meeting on January 11, called by the Arrow Lakes Hospital Society,
was a spirited evening of questions why Hazel Rossman, the director of nursing, was let go last summer. February 2, 2005 School District No. 10 and the Nakusp Energy Corporation (NEC) have recently agreed to a business partnership that will see wood waste used as fuel to heat Nakusp Secondary School. The arrangement believed to be a first in Canada will see NEC establish and operate a Brayno boiler at no cost to the school district or the village. It is anticipated that use of the boiler will significantly reduce NSSs use of propane and result in a 30 percent reduction in the school’s annual propane bill which translated into about $9,000 to $10,000 in savings annually.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES FOR THE EDGEWOOD AND BURTON TRANSFER STATIONS The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) invites Proposals for the provision of waste collection services for Mixed Waste as well as other materials for the residents of a portion of Electoral Area K. The Contract shall be for period of five (5) years. It will be MANDATORY for Proponents to attend the SITE TOURS scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2015. Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 pm PST, Thursday, February 26, 2015. Proposal documents can be found on the RDCK's website www.rdck.ca. Brittny Anderson Environmental Technologist Regional District of Central Kootenay Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive Nelson, BC V1L 5R4 Email: banderson@rdck.bc.ca
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NAKUSP BOAT RAMP REPLACEMENT PROJECT CONSTRUCTION UPDATE BC Hydro and Columbia Power are pleased to announce that on-site construction to extend the Nakusp Boat Ramp will resume this month. The project contractor is expected to start moving materials to the site this week with on-site construction starting the week of February 9. The Arrow Lakes Reservoir water level is fairly low, and based on current conditions, BC Hydro forecasts the reservoir water level to continue to drop. On site construction work will continue as long as water levels allow. The boat ramp will be closed for public access while the work is underway. Crews will place a series of concrete panels to extend the ramp as far down as water levels will allow this season and place crushed gravel at the base to improve boater access at low water levels. All work this year must be done in the dry out of the water. BC Hydro and Columbia Power are committed to complete the boat ramp to its design toe elevation of 420.5 metres (1,379.6 feet). Planning is underway for a new approach to finish the low water portion of the boat ramp in spring 2016 using in-water construction techniques that will not rely on a coffer dam. The in-water work will involve specialized marine construction equipment and methods that require special permitting.
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Brother and sister duo Shelley and Doug Thring who perform together as Everythring are coming to the Bonnington Arts Centre, located at the Nakusp Elementary School on Saturday Feb. 7. Blues-rock based covers from the likes of Etta James, Van Morrison, Bonnie Raitt and even Adele are part of this pair’s repertoire. Doug and Shelley Thring were born and raised in New Denver. They developed a love of music early, having grown up in a musical family. Doug drummed in an area rock n’
Brother and sister duo Shelley and Doug Thring who perform together as Everythring are coming to the Bonnington Arts Centre He has performed in various locations in the Okanagan and
Vancouver Island as a solo artist, in duos and in rock and blues bands. Shelley sang for over 20 years with the Valhalla Community Choir, the Slocan Valley Orchestra and the local rock and blues band, Dirty Laundry. Doug hails from Nanaimo and Shelley has recently relocated to Nakusp. Sponsored by the Arrow Lakes & Region Arts Council (ALAC), Everythring is the first in a new musical series by local area artists. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Admission at the door is $6 per person or $10 per couple. There is no charge for Arts Council seasons tickets holders.
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Siblings Doug, left, and Shelley Thring, right, will perform covers of blues and rock songs on Saturday at the Bonnington as part of a new local talent series. Photos submitted by ALAC