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THE KINSMEN CENTRE REBORN RYAN WILLMAN Arrow Lakes News
Mayor Karen Hamling cuts the ceremonial ribbon officially opening the Kinship Connection building. (L-R): Liz Gillis and Paul Pederson from the RDCK, Karen Hamling and Teresa Weatherhead. Photo by Ryan Willman
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Working together, Options for Sexual Heath, Nakusp and Area Youth Society and the Arrow Lakes Arts Council have revitalized a historic building in Nakusp by breathing new life into the Kinsmen Center. All three organizations have banded together to renovate the building on Broadway and have officially taken up residence after a grand opening and dedication ceremony last Wednesday. The building has stood like a corner stone for the village of Nakusp since its construction in 1969 by the industrious and philanthropic group, the Kinsmen. Historically active in the community, the Kinsmen are a service group that formed at the end of World War II and were involved in several local projects including the installation of streetlights down Broadway and constructing the first arena. These community orientated projects were made financially possible through several fundraising initiatives by the Kinsmen, the most profitable being the sale of car pegs to the local pole yard during a time when poles were shipped out of Nakusp on rail cars. Once the building was finished, it was donated to the Village of Nakusp under the terms of a forty-year contract to be used as the heath center. After the original contract ended in 2010, the building fell into an identity crisis and drifted in limbo until Options for Sexual Health in
need of a home to call their own, made an inquiry with the village regarding the vacant building. Soon after the initial consultation with the village, Linda Nero, Brenda Kennedy, Cassia Parent, Pat Dion, Christine Mayer and Jessica Maynard created a steering committee and pursued the Kinsmen building. The building was given a facelift with several renovations made possible through the goodwill of volunteers in the community, and was renamed Kinship Connection and officially opened. Master of Ceremonies and staff member of Options for Sexual Health, Teresa Weatherhead, celebrated the community effort that helped drive the Kinship project saying, “today is a celebration of volunteerism! It’s about taking something and repurposing the space. Round two is what this building is all about and I want to thank all of the volunteers who put in countless hours to make this happen.” Chuck Dinning, an active member of the Kinsmen, was in attendance at the grand opening and is happy to see the building reborn as a haven for local organizations that were in need of a home. “I want to thank you for taking consideration and moving this building onto bigger and better things because it had looked like it died,” the charismatic Dinning quipped with a smile. “I think it is a wonderful place, great for the young people, good for the old people, it was space that was going to waste, but you have fixed that.”
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On June 18, the Royal Assent of the Common Sense Firearms Licensing Act amended the Canadian Firearms Act and Criminal Code effectively imposing significant changes with Bill C-42. Highlights of these changes include the immediate requirement for firsttime firearm license applicants to complete the firearms safety course, the gradual elimination of all Possession only Licenses (POL), and the conversion of all existing valid POL’s to Possession and Acquisition Licenses (PAL) within the next few months. Possession Only and Possession and Acquisition licenses were brought about in 1994 and were intended to be eventually phased-out in favor of a single licensing system. The creation of two separate licenses was deemed necessary at the time of implementation to accommodate those Canadians who have guns in the house but do not engage with them for sport or recreation. These guns were often heirlooms that were either inherited or collected by aficionados. Under the terms of Bill C-42 those who have current, updated POL licenses will soon find themselves upgraded to PAL once the official conversion date has been set by an order in council. This conversion will take place without the completion of the firearm safety
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Master of Ceremonies and staff member of Options for Sexual Health, Teresa Weatherhead, celebrated the community effort that helped drive the Kinship project. “Today is a celebration of volunteerism! It’s about taking something and repurposing the space. Round two is what this
to thank all of the volunteers who put in countless hours to make this happenm” Weatherhead said. Chuck Dinning, an active member of the Kinsmen, was in attendance at the grand opening and is happy to see the building reborn as a haven for local organizations that were in need of a home.
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course. Dorian Boswell, a local certified firearm safety instructor, was instrumental in the design of the safety course and says Bill C-42 poses significant changes to the licensing process. “The system has changed a lot over the years, but there hasn’t been anything this significant. The original POL was kind of a band-aid on long-arm registration and was intended to be transitioned so that everyone would eventually be on PALs, and now, 20 years later, they are finally making it happen,” Boswell said. Boswell has been teaching the firearms safety course around the Kootenays for many years and views it as a service to the local community. However, with the new requirement of mandatory course participation by new license applicants, he is concerned about the logistics of course delivery in communities that do not have local certified instructors. “I have the resources to provide this service, so I should be doing it, I feel obligated to do it because I am part of this community,” Boswell said, “but now that the course is mandatory and people are no longer allowed to challenge the test, its going to be hard for the government because they will need instructors in every community to deliver the course.” The RCMP has more information about the amendments and can be accessed through their website at www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/index-eng.htm.
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“I want to thank you for taking consideration and moving this building onto bigger and better things because it had looked like it died,” the charismatic Dinning quipped with a smile. “I think it is a wonderful place, great for the young people, good for the old people, it was space that was going to waste, but you have fixed that.”
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Community From macroinvertebrates to muffin monsters Nakusp students learn about water during Columbia Basin Trust-supported field trip
Nineteen grade eight science students from Nakusp Secondary School recently enjoyed a day touring the community and area during a Know Your Watershed field trip. Know Your Watershed is a Columbia Basin Trust program that helps students understand where their water comes from, how it is used and where it goes after it is used. The program is delivered in schools around the Basin by Wildsight. “Since 2010, Know Your Watershed has been getting Basin students out of the classroom and into their communities, giving them concrete understanding of our water systems,” said Rick Allen, Columbia Basin Trust Program Manager, Environment. “Through hands-on activities, students gain knowledge and inspiration to take care of our precious water resources, which helps support the wellbeing of the region into the future.” The day was divided into three parts, led by Know Your Watershed instructor Marcy Mahr. First, with the help of Hans Dummerauf of the Arrow Lakes Environmental Stewardship Society, the students tested water quality at Gardner and Kuskanax creeks. They learned about factors like turbidity (is the water clear, or are there sediments and organics mixed in that may make it hard for fish to breathe?), dissolved oxygen (do fish and aquatic insects have the oxygen they need?) and levels of nitrates and phosphates (are there nutrients available for aquatic plants to grow?). The students played a game of Macroinvertebrate Mayhem; by pretending to be stoneflies, mayflies and caddis flies,
they learned how these insects can indicate the presence of a healthy ecosystem, and how water quality can change with the addition of toxic chemicals, silt from eroding stream banks or aquatic invasive species. These in turn can affect the healthy functioning of a creek’s ecosystem. They were then able to view some of these creatures firsthand thanks to Dummerauf ’s bug-catching skills. The second part of the day focused on water treatment. Joined by Nakusp Public Works staff Rachel George and Warren Leigh, the students visited the Village’s facilities on Upper Brouse Road, which supply most of the community’s tap water. Here they learned how creek water passes through coarse filtration socks to remove large debris like leaves, sticks, frogs and snakes. Next the water moves through a micro hydro generator and the electricity produced is sold to BC Hydro. The water is then processed with fine filtration, chlorination and UV radiation, and stored in two reservoirs: an above-ground one that holds one million gallons, and an underground one that holds 200,000 gallons. This water is gravity-fed into the Village’s water infrastructure to serve residential and commercial needs. The community’s other source of water is groundwater located in an aquifer under the baseball fields near the arena. This clear, clean water is pumped up through two wells and doesn’t require treatment. It is used to supplement the water stored in the reservoirs on Upper Brouse Road, which on hot summer days can become very low due to high demand. The students also learned that water from Arrow Lakes Reservoir
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Students watch as Hans Dummerauf of the Arrow Lakes Environmental Stewardship Society catches bugs. Photo submitted. wouldn’t be a feasible source, due to the expense of both pumping it and disinfecting it. For the final part of the day, the students visited the sewage treatment facility on 13 Avenue NW. The big hit was standing on the grill above the odorous “muffin monster,” which grinds up solids that have been flushed into the sewer. The students toured the three lagoons, which enable bacteria to digest organic materials in the sewage and allow solids to settle out. Once the liquid goes through the final steps in the treatment plant, the water—which is now the same quality as pool water—is released deep into the lake. In the future, the Village hopes to reclaim this water to use in spaces like parks and cemeteries. The week after the trip, Mahr wrapped up the program by revisiting the students in their classroom. “We played a game called Watershed Jeopardy, which is a fun way for students to review what they’ve learned and dis-
cuss what they can do to take care of water—both in terms of protecting water quality and conserving water quantity,” said Mahr. “They come to realize it’s everyone’s job to ensure we have healthy water in our local creeks and watersheds. Stewardship is something we all can do.” The Trust supports a variety of education and awareness projects across the Columbia Basin. To learn more about these projects, including Know Your Watershed, visit cbt.org/ environmentaleducation. Columbia Basin Trust supports efforts to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin. To learn more about the Trust’s programs and initiatives, visit cbt.org or call 1-800-505-8998. Wildsight works locally, regionally and globally to protect biodiversity and encourage sustainable communities in Canada’s Columbia and Rocky Mountain regions. Learn more at wildsight.ca.
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The Nakusp and Area Community Foundation gave out $9000 in their spring granting program. The recipients of this year’s funding were the Nakusp Secondary School Outdoor Ed Programme to help with their trip to the boat show in Vancouver. The students displayed and sold their fishing flashers and received a huge experience in marketing their product and representing the communities of the upper Arrow Lakes. Kootenay Sufferfest received $500 to sponsor the youth program during spring break and the Nakusp & Area Youth Society received $1000 for equipment for their youth centre. Halcyon Assisted Living Society received $1500. Columbia Basin Environment Education Network received $500 for a sustainability symposium , and the Burton Volunteer Fire Department received $1500 for air packs, Nakusp Child Care Society $500 for equipment, Nakusp & District Chamber of Commerce received $500 toward a Nakusp Familiarization tour for agents, The Medieval Society $1200 toward their festival, Nakusp Senior Citizens Society $1500 for Video/Audio-TV and the Edgewood Grade 6 class received $800 for their Science World field trip. The above grants come from the interest from our investments and a flow through grant from Kootenay Savings Credit union. Nakusp and Area Community Foundation was founded in 2002 and since then have given out over $88,000 in grants. We also hold a Jail and Bail event to raise money for the endowment funds and for operational costs. Each organization that receives a
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Part two of the Nakusp and District Museum’s comprehensive display representing what life was like in the years gone-by School Display The building, which currently houses the Museum’s impressive exhibits collected for many years highlights its use in the early days when it served as the local school. The history books and archival materials which were formerly in use, are today open for your own exploration. The museum attendants invite everyone to
Sports Display Located opposite the Hot Springs exhibit, the sports display highlights the homemade skates and skis which were an important part of every day life in the winter. The saddle, which you will see, was owned by Tom Three Persons who won the first Calgary Stampede and is the only aboriginal person to have done so. Camera and Special Collections Displays Next is the museum’s camera display and located above the camera case you can view an extensive collection, which has been generously donated courtesy of the Henke family, long-time Nakusp residents.
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Wedding Displays This collection is located behind the household display and highlights wedding attire and hats originating during the pioneering days. Notice the dark brown wedding vest owned by Ellen Rushton, circa 1876.
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A thunderous bang from the drum brought the audience to their feet and the shock wave of sound resonated through the space of the Bonnington leaving a reverent silence it its wake. After a pregnant pause, the sound void was shattered by a spirituous honor song performed by four members of the Incheliam First Nations band on their drum, whose names translates to “handsome” from the Siniext language. The group traveled from their home south of the border along with several other concerned members of their consortium to open the planned presentation and discussion regarding the alwayscontroversial Columbia River. After the last notes of the honor song died away, Sharon Montgomory, curator of the Naksup Museum, welcomed the guests and introduced members of the Coleville Reservation from Washington — producers of the documentary Treaty Talks: A Journey up the Columbia River for People and Salmon, and representatives of the Upper Columbia United Tribe union (UCUT). “They have all joined us today,” Montgomory said, “because they have been working with Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana states to bring the salmon home to Nakusp. They are here to open a dialogue and share information about the work they are doing.” Principally, the presentation centered on the mission of amending legislation and modernizing the Columbia River Treaty to allow for the passage of salmon past the industrial barriers at Chief Joseph and Grand Coulee dams in Washington, thereby reintroducing the species to upper waters that were cut off when the river was dammed. The presence of the Colville tribes and UCUT resonated with a strong cultural and traditional based argument for the passage of salmon to upper waters and these groups have been instrumental in the last ten years with their efforts to influence
American policies. Joining the presentation was Adam Wicks, an environmentalist and educational entrepreneur who helped establish the Voyages of Rediscovery canoe program in the United States. Wicks screened his film Treaty Talks, which documented a journey he took with his companions in traditional dugout canoes from the mouth of the Columbia River near Portland all the way to its source at Canal Flats. Wicks also spoke about traditional and ecological perspectives of the river reasoning, “the river knows no border” and, “we share a number of the same issues and commonalities which sometimes get forgotten when there is a border.” Wicks also called for a modernization of the Columbia River Treaty and spoke of a future where people from Nakusp can one day fish for sockeye salmon instead of just small kokanee. “That would be huge for the people to experience the river like that,” Wicks explained, “but it would even bigger for the environments and the ecology of the river. Issues with nutrients, but bringing the salmon back would lay the foundations for marine derived nutrients because the salmon are keystone species and would affect every other facet of the river.” Two representatives from UCUT continued the conversation with data and reports chronicling their fight to preserve the cultural and environmental interests of the five tribes they have gathered under their banner. The group is currently in phase one of their salmon reintroduction proposal, which includes 11 objectives and 36 tasks designed to gather sufficient background information on scientific feasibility, possible coast and habitat potential. UNCUT did not specify the number of phases they expect to complete before their proposal of the reintroduction of anadromous fish is complete. The consortium has presented to community members in Nelson and Grand Forks, and plans to continue their presentation tour with visits to Revelstoke and Golden.
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Six young people in British Columbia have been awarded Interfor’s Dal Shemko Memorial Scholarship, which will provide financial assistance to support academic and career goals. Nakusp resident, Zach Friedenberger, along with Andrew Blattler (Coastal Woodlands, Sunshine Coast), Heather Hackett (Castlegar), Aleesha Hewitt (Adams Lake), Katrina Makortoff (Grand Forks) and Wade Shapansky (Hammond, Maple Ridge) have each received $2,000. They were chosen for their academic achievements, volunteer and community contributions, and educational and career goals. All of the recipients have parents or guardians who work in Interfor’s Canadian operations. “The Dal Shemko Memorial Scholarship sup-
ports our commitment to our employees and the communities where we operate,” Ian Fillinger, Senior Vice President, Canadian Operations stated. “These six students have exciting futures ahead of them and we are proud to support their academic goals. We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.” Friedenberger plans to attend McGill University to earn a Bachelor of Science degree to pursue a career in medicine and eventually work with the Doctors without Borders program. Friedenberger has recently returned from a volunteer tour at a school in Tanzania and on a forest reservation in Madagascar. “It’s an honor to be selected for the Dal Shemko memorial scholarship,” Friedenberger commented. “It’s also a delight to receive recognition for all of the hard work in the last couple of years.”
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This summer students from Hamilton and Selkirk Colleges have returned to work at the Slocan Narrows archaeological site, north of Lemon Creek in the Slocan Valley, carefully excavating portions of several pithouses at the village. Under the direction of Hamilton College’s Nathan Goodale and Alissa Nauman students have been on-site further exploring the village that was founded around 1000 BC. This is the fifth field school held at this site since 2000. On Sunday, July 12 the field school, in partnership with the Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society, is once again hosting an open house at the site with smallgroup informative lectures and guided tours of the site. The open house takes place between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. with new guided tours beginning every 20 minutes or so. This will be the fourth open house since 2009, and each event draws a larger and larger crowd wishing to learn more about this important cultural resource. A suggested donation of $10 will cover a barbecue lunch to be served by the Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society with proceeds going towards future signage detailing the history of the site. Radiocarbon dating of all the pithouses in the village indicates that it occupied between 3,100 years ago fairly continuously until around the time of European contact. This year’s excavations continue
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Dr. Nathan Goodale (left) has led five field schools at the Slocan Narrows archaeological site since 2000. On July 12, you’ll have a chance to see the work they’ve been doing. Submitted photo to explore the floors of three pithouses Valley Rail Trail’s Lemon Creek trailhead, to search for more clues as to how many about eight kilometers south of Slocan. people might have lived and what activi- The trailhead is well signed from Highties took place inside the houses during way 6. Walk or cycle north along the Slodifferent occupations of the village. Were can Valley Rail Trail and allow 15 minutes the pithouses occupied only once, or re- from the time you park to walk to the site. built several times? Was there ceremonial Please bring water, use sunscreen and be aspects to pithouse use or strictly residen- patient, as this is a popular event. Further tial? These and many other questions may information may be obtained at slocanbe answered by what is found this year. valleyrailtrail.ca or by calling 1-888-683To get to the site, park at the Slocan SVRT.
Physical Literacy in the Columbia Basin Over 400 professionals from across the world and from a range of sectors including health, education, leisure, play and sport gathered with the common goal of developing a global community committed to the development of physical literacy. The International Physical Literacy Conference 2015 was held in Vancouver from June 13-16. In attendance from the Columbia Basin were Amy Shields and Nicola Marynowski from the Trail Gymnastics Club, Kim Palfenier from the Nelson Regional Sports Council and Sandi Lavery and Janis Neufeld from PacificSport Columbia Basin. Physical activity is a lot more fun when we are physically literate. In addition, if we want our children to remain active for life, they need to develop physical literacy at a young age. What is physical literacy? Leading authority Professor Margaret Whitehead, University of Bedforshire, provided the definition as, “...the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life.” Physical literacy is the journey of gaining physical movement skills to enable and encourage participation in sport and physical activity throughout a life span. Fur-
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR July 2 Yoga in the Park with Dylan @ Gazebo. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Weather permitting, otherwise it’s at the K2 Tenderfoot Lodge. All levels welcome and it is by donation. July 2 Nakusp T’ai Chi @ the Legion 10 to11 a.m. Call Ruth 265-3353. July 2 African Drumming Group @ NaCoMo at 7:15 p.m. Bring your own drum. New drummers welcome. July 2 Full Moon Paddle, Nakusp Trails Society. Meet at Nakusp arena @ 8:30 p.m. Bring your own watercraft and all safety equipment. July 3 Writers & Poets Coffeehouse @ Nakusp Public Library. 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome, and refreshments will be provided. July 4 Nakusp Farmer’s Market between KSCU and What’s Brewing. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Writers coffeehouse at Nakusp Public Library Friday, July 3
July 6th @ 7:00 pm: Pajamas Storytime: Be enchanted as local Unlike visual artists, whose works are often on Lila Strand reads her children’s book The Star Children. a delightful bedtime story. Also on the program are some little star songs and a public display, writers tend to be a solitary lot whose work is seen only in publications or by spouses and craft. Come in your pj’s and bring a favorite stuffy or doll. close friends. In fact, Nakusp and the surrounding
July 6 Bridge @ Nakusp Senior’s Centre, every Monday 1:30 to 4 p.m. area have a lively group of active writers. Some are part of writer’s groups and some do their writing Cost is $2.50, and beginners welcome. . July 7 Free Family Law and Child Protection Information session @ Community Services building. 9 to 2 p.m. For more information call 250 352-2708. July 7 Yoga in the Park with Dylan @ Gazebo. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Weather permitting, otherwise it’s at the K2 Tenderfoot Lodge. All levels welcome and it is by donation. July 7 Nakusp T’ai Chi @ the Legion 10 to11 a.m. Call Ruth 265-3353. July 8 MUSIC IN THE PARK presents: Steve Palmer (Country Roots). 6:30 to 8 p.m. Everyone welcome @ Nakusp Gazebo. Bring a lawn chair. Bad weather- if not at gazebo, it will be held at the arena. July 8 Poker Night @ the Leland Hotel. It’s free and beginners are welcome. 7 p.m. start. For more information contact Dan @ 265-3314. July 8 AA Meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. @ the Terra Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more information call 265-4216. July 9 Recycling Day in Nakusp! Leave your recycling on the curb in clear blue bags, for 7 a.m. pick-up. July 9 @ 10:00 am: The Purple Pirate (AKA Dustin Anderson) entertains children and their families at the Nakusp Gazebo giving piratesin-training the chance to imagine their very own pirate ships. The adventures are endless. Bring seating or a blanket if you wish.
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Children in Nakusp enjoying last year’s Music in the Park, “Children’s night.” This year it takes place on July 29. Photo submitted by Karen Hamling
alone in candle-lit garrets, or maybe even just on their kitchen tables. Time for these writers to come out of their garrets. On Friday, July 3, at 7 p.m., a group of local writers will read short excerpts from their work. There’ll be stories, essays, poems, and maybe even a little humour. Some will be reading in public for the first time, so come out and support these budding Alice Munros and Farley Mowats. Have a coffee and enjoy some treats while listening to fascinating stories from those shy creatures — the writers who live just down the street. If you’re interested in participating, it’s not too late. Just give Barb MacPherson a call at 250-2653450 or inform one of the librarians.
Music in the Park Celebrates 18 years
Submitted by Karen Hamling Music in the Park (MIP) is back again this year celebrating 18 years of summer music. All events will take place on Wednesday evenings in July and August from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The program is free thanks to our many sponsors — all you need to do is come and enjoy. Bring a lawn chair or just sit on the grass. This year’s program will start on July 8 with Steve Palmer who has been coming here for at least the past 15 years and is a local favourite. He has a relaxing country roots style and writes most of his own music. July 15 will see our very own 23 North – always a great night of entertainment. Also performing that night — and back by popular demand — Mountain Station, a blue grass, roots, folk and country band. On July 29 we have the Kootenay Savings Credit Union “Children’s Night.” We welcome everyone – young and old — to this evening. Mat Duffus will be back this year doing some magic, jokes and a whole lot of singing involving the audience. There are treats for the kids and every child leaves with a book. On August 5 Shirley Weatherhead will be back with her Karaoke. Last year was the first year Shirley brought her Karaoke to the park and it was a hit. The following week, Aug. 12 Deep Fried Strings, another local band, will be performing at their first MIP event. On Aug. 19 Jon and Bill, who hail from the Nelson/Valley area will perform Matador Blues, also their first performance for MIP. Dirty Laundry first performed last year and we are pleased to bring them back again this year. If the weather is inclement or stormy, we will move into the arena, so if you don’t see us at the gazebo, come to the arena auditorium. We would like to thank our very special and dedicated sponsors: The K2 Rotor lodge, Overwaitea, Kootenay Savings, Recreation Commission #4, Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives (vote) and Hamling Lakes Contracting. We couldn’t run the program without them and are extremely grateful for their support. Kathy Smith who sells juice, takes donations and helps with set up and take down has been a huge help as well. Come out and enjoy an evening of Music with us.
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Maddie Gail Cusick August 20, 1943 June 15, 2015 On Monday June 15, 2015, with family and faithful companion Bella by her side, our beautiful "Momma" lost her courageous battle to cancer at the age of 71. She is survived by her mother, Grace Marie Provo; son, Jeff Grisdale; daughter, Jodie Grisdale; grandchildren, Abbie Reece Spavor, Kaylee Jean Grisdale, Jayden Jeffrey Grisdale; sister, Linda (John) Watson; brother, Greg (Denise) Provo; nieces and nephew. Mom was predeceased by her father David Alfred Provo. The family would like to express their thanks to Dr. Subzwari and Arrow Lakes Hospital staff for Moms care. Thank You to Valley Funeral Home for making Mom's funeral arrangements. An extra special thanks to Bea Anton for your words of encouragement and support during our difficult journey. You are a very special lady. Mom requested no formal service. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Mom loved her animals, so any donations in her name can be made to PALS in Nakusp, B.C. Rest in peace "Momma", your pain and suffering has ended but our memories and everyday thoughts of you will never end. Love always and forever, your family.
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A vintage love affair Have you ever wondered if you should have been born in a different era? Do you like old furniture and can’t bear to throw something away just because it’s the wrong colour or doesn’t quite fit in with the styles of today? Do you like to create something useful out of something that most people would consider throwing away? Are you one of those people who loves garage sales and picks up stuff left on the boulevard with a “Free” sign on it? Then the Kootenay Chicks Vintage Faire is definitely for you! The second annual Kootenay Chicks Vintage Faire is being held on Saturday July 4 and Sunday, July 5 at St. Joseph School, 523 Mill St., in Nelson. The gates open at 9 a.m. both days and close at 4 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday.
Whether you’re into antiques, vintage finds, repurposed designs, furniture or a bit of farmhouse and country, you won’t want to miss this great event. Hosted by Birch n’ Burlap, the Kootenay Chicks Vintage Faire is currently the Kootenay’s largest vintage inspired two-day event in the Kootenays all under one big roof. This year’s event is being held in a bigger venue to accommodate all the vendors — both indoors and outdoors as well some great food vendors with tasty treats for you to enjoy while you shop. If last year is any indication of the interest in vintage finds, this year will be even better. So come on down and lose yourself in another place and time at the Kootenay Chicks Vintage Faire!
Birds of Nakusp
Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) Gary Davidson Black Press
The Common Nighthawk is a member of a small bird family called Caprimulgidae. There are only seven species in the family in North America, four of which occur in Canada. Only the Common Nighthawk and the Common Poorwill are found in BC. All of these species are insect-eaters; food is caught on the wing. To better enable them to feed in this manner, they have developed a couple of interesting physical features. Their beaks are almost nonexistent; instead they have a huge gaping mouth. This allows them to fly through the air and simply engulf their prey in their mouths. They also have very long, narrow wings. This makes them strong fliers and enables them to change direction very quickly as they pursue insects in the air. They are known to be voracious eaters. The stomach of one dead Common Nighthawk was found to contain 2175 flying From: ants! It takes quite a while to catch that many Lockkeeper, Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam insects, so when feeding they remain in the air Phone: 250 365-3115 for hours at a time. When they aren’t feeding Email: hlk.lockkeeper@bchydro.com they rest. As you can see from the accompany-
Photo by Gary Davidson
ing picture, resting is done by lying length-ways on a branch. Since they never perch in a typical bird-like manner, they have lost the ability to do so. Their feet are tiny and absolutely useless for perching. Feeding is generally done in the evening and at night, hence the name nighthawk. The Common Nighthawk is about 23cm in length with a wingspan of well over 40cm. The plumage is mottled black and brown, with a white throat and prominent white patches in the wings. As you watch them feeding overhead you notice their very graceful, although somewhat erratic, flight. Nighthawks, and other members of the family, make very little effort to build nests. Eggs, generally two, are laid directly onto the ground in open areas, usually on sand, gravel or moss. They have also been discovered nesting on flat gravelled roofs. Our immediate area does not offer much nesting habitat, so Common Nighthawks are not particularly common in our vicinity. But when they are around, warm summer evenings are the best time to see them. Most years they make their first appearance in the valley during the first week of June; occasionally I have seen them in late May. June 26, 2015
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