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RCMP execute search warrant JILLIAN TR AINOR Arrow Lakes News
The women of Candlelight & Cake; Top row: Debra Rushfeldt of Prima Materia, Brendalee Morgan of Home Grown Market, and Heather Maxfield of The Treasure Trove. Bottom: Autumn Emerald of Betty’z Edje and Jennifer Cross of Jennifer’s Chocolates. Candlelight & Cake is a night of shopping specifically aimed toward women in the community. Jillian Trainor
An arrest was made at a residence in Nakusp over the weekend. RCMP applied for a search warrant. The application was sent to the Justice Centre in Burnaby, and was approved. “We make applications based on reasonable grounds to believe an offence has been committed,” said Corporal Jason Burndred of the RCMP. In this case, the offense was drug related. On Friday, Nov. 20, local RCMP executed the search warrant at a trailer residence in Nakusp. As a result of the search, they located methamphetaine, a firearm, hash, and an amount of cash. The man arrested is known to the authorities. Johann Blattnig is currently facing several charges, including two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, and charges of possession of a prohibited weapon. He will appear in court on Nov. 26.
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Nakusp held its annual Candlelight & Cake ladies night event on Nov.18 From 6-9 p.m., five shops were open, Prima Materia, Jennifer’s Chocolate, Home Grown Market, Betty’z Edje, and The Treasure Trove. Women were free to walk from shop to shop, browsing, shopping, or just enjoying the company of other women. Most of the stores had some kind of snack available. Some had hot chocolate, others mulled wine, or apple cider, along with various edibles. Some shop owners used the snacks as a way to debut a seasonal item. “I’m doing my classic Mayan hot chocolate, and homemade marshmallows,” said Jennifer Cross of Jennifer’s Chocolates. “This year we also did two Christmas truffles to debut our Christmas line of truffles.” Cross thinks Candlelight & Cake is a good way to kick off the Christmas season. “This marks the beginning of Christmas, I feel. The fact that
it snowed a couple of days ago was just perfect,” she said. “We got our first snow, we got our ladies night, and now we’re in full swing for the Christmas season.” Other shop owners agreed. “It gets us geared up for the festive season,” said Autumn Emerald of Betty’z Edje. “It gets us decorating, and pumped.” Prizes were to be had as well. When a woman made a purchase, she could enter her name and phone number for a chance to win a gift certificate at the end of the night. Women in the village appreciated the fact that an evening was set aside for them. “It’s a good idea,” said Chris Dixon. “You get to see all kinds of women you don’t normally see.” Some found the event was a more relaxing way to shop. “I think it’s more fun that way, it’s more social,” said Susan Smith, one of the women who attended the event. “Typically if a man’s along, you don’t want to spend a lot of time chatting. This is much more relaxed and chatty, and fun.” The event also gave women a chance to really browse around. “Some of these stores, I might zip in and buy something, but I don’t sort of browse and look around,” Smith continued. “I’ve learned a lot about the different stores.”
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During the power outage on Nov. 16, Nakusp RCMP received reports of an unknown person trying to break into vehicles. Approximately three reports were made in total. Nakusp RCMP would like to encourage residents not to leave any valuable belongings in their cars, but instead keep them locked in their residences. “If you have a carport, we strongly encourage them to secure it inside a garage if at all possible,” said Corporal Jason Burndred of the Nakusp
RCMP. “Unfortunately during power outages, you have to be extra vigilant with your property.” Cpl. Burndred said while Nakusp is a very safe community, there is a criminal element in town, and they will take advantage of things such as power outages. If you find your vehicle has been rummaged through, call the RCMP and do not touch anything. “If residents ever observe anything suspicious, just give us a call,” said Cpl. Burndred. “If you see anything unusual, don’t hesitate to call our office, and we’ll investigate it.”
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When the power goes out, most people have an emergency plan in their home to help get them through. What about larger businesses, particularly restaurants, or grocery stores, where a lot of perishable foods are? It turns out, they have one too. “We have a contingency plan that kicks in right away,” said Rejean Perrault, store manager at Overwaitea Foods. “First off, we make sure that there’s somebody in the building for the entire time of the power outage. We do temperature monitoring on all of our cases.” Perrault said in the event of a longer power outage, the employees will remove product from the cases and put them in freezers to hold the temperature. “Our main concern is food safety. We want to make sure people aren’t buying a product that’s been out of the safe temperature zones.” Safe temperature zones would be anything between between four degrees Celsius and sixty degrees Celsius, depending on the product. Once power is restored, they check products that might have fallen outside these temperature zones. If the temperature is either too high or too low, the product would have to be tossed.
Restaurants have a similar plan in place. “Whatever bills we have that we’re currently cooking, we finish cooking, and then we turn everything off because everything is gas fired,” said Wade Denesyk, head chef at the K2 Rotor Lodge restaurant. Food in the kitchens is also put into the coolers, which aren’t opened again until the power comes back on. When he came in this morning, the first thing Denesyk did was check everything out. “Anything that was prepped fresh yesterday, I wasn’t too worried about, but any of our proteins, fish, seafood, meat, I went in there with a fine tooth comb over the whole kitchen.” When the power outage happened on Nov. 17, staff quickly went to work making sure any customers that were in the restaurant were safe and comfortable. “We gather lanterns, we gather candles, so if there are people in here still eating, we want to make sure they’re comfortable, so they can finish their meals at least,” said Brenda Morden, head server at the K2 Rotor Lodge restaurant. There were about seven tables being served that night, including people who were about to try and restore power to the area. “We got them fed so they could get out on the road so they could get the power back on,” she said. “They did a great job. They worked really hard.”
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Tiya Volansky was never a runner. Growing up, she had always been athletic, but she had never attempted any kind of long distance running. That changed in the summer of 2013 when one of her daughters, Zacora, was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s disease and colitis are inflammatory bowel diseases, caused by an overactive immune system, and affects each person in a different way. For starters, it can appear anywhere in the digestive system, from mouth to bum. It affects Zacora in her lower intestine. There is also a rating scale for the disease. Zacora’s case is considered to be moderately extreme. “Before she was diagnosed, it was one of the most challenging time periods, ever. She suffered so much, she was in so much pain. She was constantly vomiting, screaming, crying, rolling around on the floor in pain. Different episodes throughout the day.” Every year, there is a Rock & Roll Marathon series, which takes place in different cities across the United States. The run for Crohn’s and Colitis research takes place in Las Vegas. A couple of women from town had done the run the year before and mentioned it to Volansky. “It was all just kind of timing. It was August when my daughter was diagnosed, and this was in September, and the run is in November,” she said. “I thought there was nothing more motivating to start running for.” Volansky had eight weeks to train to be able to run the 21 kilometres, and did it on her own. “I Googled different training plans to
get an idea of where to start. A lot of them suggest starting with run/walk intervals in the beginning, but with eight weeks, I didn’t have time for that.” Volansky completed her third run this year. The last two years, she’s done the run with her sister, Naomi. Tiya had asked Naomi to run the event with her the first time she did it, but Naomi declined. She soon changed her mind. “After seeing her go to Vegas and run with her friends wearing their matching shirts to support my niece, I wanted to get involved.” She said. Naomi gave herself a year to train and prepare, but ended up using the last four months before the race to do so. She said she underestimated how much preparing she actually needed. “Training was hard, I hated every minute of it.” She said. “I kept hearing that I would experience a “runners high” and that it would become easier and I would fall in love with running. I don’t think that ever happened.” Crohn’s disease isn’t considered an autoimmune disease, but the drugs Zacora takes are an immune suppressant. Every eight weeks, she and her mother have to go to the Children’s Hospital in Vancouver to get an infusion of medicine. “They tried to reduce her dosage in the summer, and it was proven very quickly that she does need a really strong dosage. We suffered a really rough few weeks when they tried that. She also takes other pills daily to help control it.” After her initial diagnosis, Zacora was put on an intense diet, called a simple carbohydrate diet, which is 100 per cent grain free. She couldn’t eat oats, rice, or any kind of grain. Starches, including potatoes were out, as well as sugar. The only sweetener she was allowed was honey. Lactose is also out.
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Tiya Volansky (left) and her sister Naomi before the Vegas Rock & Roll Marathon on Jillian Trainor Sunday, Nov. 15th. Volansky said it was hard for her daughter, and really difficult to follow, with school functions, parties, and hanging out at friend’s places. The first year following the diagnosis was a struggle for the family. Zacora had to be home schooled because she wasn’t well enough to make it to school most days. It was also difficult for her classmates to understand. “Not a lot of people do know what Crohn’s is, and she did get teased at times, with kids thinking they could catch it.” Volansky said managing her daughter’s disease can be scary. Right now, they’ve got it fairly under control, but the body can reject the drugs at any time. There doesn’t seem to be much awareness about Crohn’s disease. Unless someone has a friend or family member with it, not many people seem to know about it. “I was overwhelmed with the number of people who either had never heard of or didn’t know what Crohn’s disease was,” said Naomi. “It doesn’t seem to get a lot of publicity. Hopefully this will help shed a little light.”
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Each year on November 11 we take time to remember all those brave men and women who served our country and fought to make this world a safer place for our families. We honour them by placing a wreath at the cenotaph in memory of our fallen soldiers and those that continue to serve our country. I hope that each and every one
knows why we honour them. Whoever messed all the wreaths and threw the stands around at the cenotaph after the Remembrance Day Service — shame on you! I will bet that each and every one of you have a relative that served our country with honor and dignity. You should be ashamed. Jackie Doyle, Nakusp
Correction In the Nov. 19 issue of Arrow Lakes News, we accidentally published the Community Calendar from the previous week. We deeply regret this mistake, and would like to take this opportunity to apologize to our readers.
It was in April of this year that a group of veterans representing the Nakusp Legion branch #20, laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in honour of those who were involved in the Battle of Vimy Ridge which had taken place in France in 1917 during World War I. The occasion was the commemoration of Vimy Ridge Day and in memory of the 10,602 casualties who were members of the Canadian Corps. The Canadian Virtual War Memorial stands in recognition of the sacrifices and achievements made by Canadians who defended our freedom. The Memorial contains photographs and memorabilia (note that the Nakusp and area Museum also displays various items pertinent to the history of the time), and the online memorial provides information concerning the graves and memorials of more than 116,000 brave souls who gave their lives for our country. One can also visit the Department of National Defence’s image gallery on the Internet. Here you will find photographs from the distant past along with more recent items including images of the repatriation of the Unknown Soldier, the CF-18 and the men and women in charge of operations at the
online. The National Archives of Canada cares for millions of historic documents including films, maps, treaties, government records and much more. This is known to be an excellent source of genealogical research and in particular, service records of past military personnel. Films and television programs with a Canadian viewpoint, are produced and distributed by the National Film Board of Canada. Topics are widely ranging from history to social trends, politics, medicine and healthcare as well as the environment, plus details of events which influence our society. The following are contact details relevant to this week’s Seniors’ Column, however some unexpected changes occasionally occur. Our public library service can assist you in obtaining updates, when required.Virtual War Memorial www.virtualmemorial.gc.ca National Defence’s image gallery www. forces.gc.ca National Library of Canada 1-877-8969481 (toll free) or www.nlc-bnc.ca National Archives of Canada 1-866578-7777 (toll free) or www.archives.ca National Film Board of Canada 1-800267-7710 or www.nfb.ca
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time. The National Library of Canada (NLC) is responsible for collecting, protecting and promoting Canada’s published heritage and this too may be viewed on the Internet. The NLC is the place to go if you are tracing your family tree, with genealogical information being available on the site. If one is unable to visit in person, arrangements can be made via our local library regarding borrowing publications. In addition, the National Defence Headquarters Library is considered a treasure trove for novelists, researchers and historians. Close to 6,000 volumes, mostly on the subject of Canadian military history, may be borrowed via Nakusp library services. Incidentally, the NLC sponsors various events including concerts, authors’ readings, exhibitions and panel discussions, many of which may be enjoyed
COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS: NOVEMBER 23 JILLIAN TR AINOR Arrow Lakes News
Possibility of a Nakusp and area trails master plan The Village of Nakusp will be applying for a grant from the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) to create a trails masterplan for the area. The funding application must be submitted by the village. There is funding available for the plan in the amount of $50,000. It was noted that Terry Welsh, Director of Parks and Recreation for the village, has extensive experience in preparing recreation and trails masterplans. He will be helping out with the project. The outcome of the plain is to identify current and future trail sites, and develop recommendations for future trail development activities. RDCK Recycling Bin Relocation
Since installing the glass recycling bin near the village office, there has been a marked increase in use and volume since the other bins were relocated. Because of this, the recycling program might have to be modified slightly. Currently, the village is capable of picking up all the recycling and handling it in one day. Low water levels In a Nov. 17 teleconference with BC Hydro, it was revealed there is a possibility water levels could get as low as 1,388 feet by the end of this month. BC Hydro needs to meet treaty requirements. Currently, there are issues with spillways, which need to be inspected and maintained. Mayor Karen Hamling has been in contact with BC Hydro and Interfor to ensure the ferries can remain in operation. If water levels drop to a certain point, the ferries will have issues and transportation across the water will be difficult. Chuck Bennett
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Vandalism repairs The village has been having some issues with vandals. A couple of times a week, the village will find three or four road signs which have been driven over. Also, the stand pipe at the marina sani-dump required repairs. It is unclear if the person or persons involved were also involved in the damage done to the soccer field at the Nakusp & District Sports Complex on Oct. 1. Staff report on arena roof Over the last several years, the arena has experienced leaking in the roof over the arena lobby. Multiple attempts have been made to resolve the issue, but so far, none have been successful. An assessment report was conducted by Macleod Nine Consultants to provide recommendations on what the village should do. It was recommended that the village include the cost of repairs to the 2016 capital budget.
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Arrow Lakes Historical Society presents Eyes in the Forest background music in the film. Apart from Jim speaking, the only sounds were those which occurred naturally in the forest, like that of a rushing river. Needoba first heard of Lawrence at Community Futures. She was intrigued by the style of the photographs. “They’re such striking images,” she said. “They’re not just wildlife shots, they really speak to this tradition of portraiture, a very formal tradition. I was intrigued by it.” Needoba had planned on making a documentary film, and though Lawrence would make a great subject. To say Lawrence’s photos are striking is pretty spot on. He does a fabulous job of capturing the personality of the wildlife he photographs. In the photograph of an owl, you
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The Arrow Lakes Historical Society (ALHS) was host to a documentary feature film on Nov. 20. The feature, Eyes in the Forest is a short film about local photographer Jim Lawrence. Instead of being held at the library, where something like this would normally take place, it was held in the archives of the ALHS. This would prove to be a wise decision, as so many people showed up, extra chairs were needed to accommodate everyone. Examples of Jim’s work were displayed along the back wall, and could be viewed by the public as they made their way to the seating area. The film, produced by Miriam Needoba, was about 12 minutes long. There was no
can practically see one of its eyebrows raised in question. Another photo, a shot of a bald eagle, giving the camera a look as if to say “Who are you and what are you doing here?” “I like to portray the bright side of an animal,” he said. “Like with people, animals have different moods. Sometimes they look happy and they’re smiling, sometimes they’re angry.” He said sometimes the animals can make you embarrassed, like you have to walk away. “Owls can really scowl at you. If they don’t want you around, they can tell you with their eyes.” Growing up, Lawrence was surrounded by photographers, from his mother, to teachers interested in nature and photography, to one very surprising source of inspiration: a trapper.
“He was an enlightened man who killed the animals, but he also treated it like a farm. He wouldn’t go over a trap of a given species. He was very careful.” Members of the audience were excited to view the film, along with Lawrence’s photos. “I’ve loved Jim Lawrence’s work from way back when, so I thought it was really wonderful to hear the man behind the photographs,” said Linda Dixon. “You can tell in his photographs how much he feels for the wildlife, and to hear him speak was really wonderful.” Lawrence shared something else close to his heart that night: The wish to end trophy hunting in B.C. There was a petition at the back of the room for people to sign. If it gets enough signatures, it will hopefully be submitted to the B.C.
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We recently had the pleasure of seeing local business owner Valerie Hill from Bon Marche Dollar Dollar in our beautiful library! She’s always been an avid reader. A couple of her favorite authors are Jojo Moyes and Barbara Taylor Braford. A popular children’s book that she has read to her girls is an all-time favorite that often
come fond of a bear like you can become fond of a dog,” he said “The thought of somebody shooting them just to hang their
head is outrageous. We’ve evolved beyond that. We have to get those other people who are lagging behind up to speed.”
“Celebrate a Life” Tree The Nakusp Hospice celebrates 19 yrs. of presenting the “Celebrate a Life” tree at Hub International/Barton Insurance on Broadway from Nov. 21 - Dec. 31, 9-5pm Monday-Friday and 9-1 on Saturday. This year, we have beautiful ornament stands for the Snowflakes at a reasonable cost . These stands will provide a beautiful setting for the ornaments. Staff at Barton Insurance and Hospice Volunteers will be on hand to take donations to the end of December. Any donations are greatfully accepted. Income Tax receipts are also issued. Remember your loved ones by coming in and Inscribing your name on a Christmas ball and adding it to our tree.
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Fun times at the NES school fair JILLIAN TR AINOR Arrow Lakes News
Fun times were happening at Nakusp Elementary School on Nov. 20. The annual Fun Fair took place, and as the name suggests, a great time was to be had. The event is put on by the Grade 7 student council. It’s like a circus fairground. Kids can buy tickets for 25 cents each. They can use these tickets to win prizes at the various games in the school, or in exchange for treats like cupcakes, popcorn, or juice. Games at the fair included things like a ring toss, a duck pond, balloon pop, laser tag, bingo, and a ball pit. Student council ran all the games, and, as per the circus theme, dressed up as clowns. Putting on the event helps the Grade 7 students with things like organizational skills and social responsibility. “It’s really good for the kids, with counting the money and sorting the tickets, and making sure that things are working,” said Leslie Leitch, a Grade 7 teacher. “I think it just gives them a really great feeling of accomplishment.” Money raised from the Fun Fair goes back into the school. It’s used for things like student council events, field trips, and anything else planned for that school year. Deciding on what games to feature is up to the student council. “The kids in my class take a look at some of the ideas, and we take a look at some of the possibilities
Jack Watt smiles as he mans his game at the NES Fun Fair. Jillian Trainor that could happen,” said Ledger Coates, student council president. ”If we see that we have all the right supplies and are able to make a certain game happen, then by all means, we do this game.” Younger students had a great time at the fair, enjoying the various games in the school. “I like a lot of the events, especially the hockey one, because I’m a hockey player myself.” said Quinn Scambler. Leitch said the fair is good, not only for the fun students have, but also for the positivity it produces. “It’s pretty cool that the kids are wandering in a random way, and feeling comfortable doing that, so that the younger kids are comfortable in the older classrooms, and the older kids are respectful of the younger classrooms. It’s good for them.”
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Watson & Company l aw y e rs NAKUSP RESIDENTS GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS AT THE LEGION CRAFT FAIR Donna Dinning (left) shows examples of Swedish weaving at her table at the craft fair, while Dorothy Drebet (right) sells baked goods. This year, the annual event took place at the Royal Canadian Legion on Nov. 21. Jillian Trainor photos
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FESTIVE TIMES AT THE BURTON COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS FAIR Top left: Fay Mys of the Funky Flea Market sits at her table at the Burton Community Christmas Fair on Nov. 21. Bottom left: Lindsay Knapton (left) and Barb Harrison (right) perform. Right: Sue Marzinzik stands at her table for Winsome Farm. Marzinzik had a variety of preserves for sale, from homemade jam, chutneys, and salsa, to eggs and chocolate rum balls. The Christmas Fair offered residents of the Arrow Lakes a chance to do a bit of shopping for the holidays. Jillian Trainor photos
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR November 26 Recycling Day in Nakusp! Leave your recycling on the curb in clear blue bags, for 7 a.m. pick-up. November 26 Mother Goose @ Nakusp Public Library. Free drop-in for ages 0-3 and their parents/caregivers. Songs, Rhymes, and snacks. 10 to 11 a.m. November 26 Strong Start @ Nakusp Strong Start Building in NES. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free drop-in school-based early learning program for children age 0-6.
November 27 Public Skating/Toonie Hockey @ Nakusp & District Arena. 2 to 5 p.m.
Free drop-in school-based early learning program for children age 0-6.
November 27 Farmer’s Market @ Old Fire Hall Collective, Nakusp. 1 to 6 p.m.
November 30 Toonie Hockey @ Nakusp & District Arena. 11:30 to 2 p.m.
November 27 Games Night @ Nakusp Legion. Come play Wii, darts, pool, or bring a game from home. Bring a friend or two along. 7 to 10 p.m.
November 30 Strong Start @ Burton Learning Centre. 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. Free drop-in school-based early learning program for children age 0-6.
November 28 PALS Creative Craft Fair @ Nakusp & District Arena. 10 to 4 p.m.
November 30 BC Transit Bus to Nakusp Hot Springs. The bus leaves Overwaitea at 1:15 and arrives back in Nakusp at 3:55 p.m. Cost is $1.25 one way, or $2.50 round trip.
November 26 Nakusp T’ai Chi @ the Legion 10 to 11 a.m. Call Ruth 265-3353.
November 28 Farmer’s Market @ Old Fire Hall Collective, Nakusp. 10 to 2 p.m.
November 26 Public Skating/Toonie Hockey @ Nakusp & District Arena. 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
November 28 Public Skating/Toonie Hockey @ Nakusp & District Arena. 12 to 3 p.m.
November 26 Bingo @ Nakusp Legion. 6:30 to 10 p.m.
November 28 Community Choir practice @ Saddleback Church. 1 to 2:30 p.m. For ages 19 years and up. Cost is $7 on your first practice only. For more information contact Marilyn Massey @ 250 265-4087.
November 26 Darts Night @ Nakusp Legion. 7 to 10 p.m. November 26 African Drumming Group @ Move on the Kusp at 7:15 p.m. Bring your own drum. New drummers welcome. November 26 Drop-in Badminton for adults and NSS Students @ NSS Gym. Every Tuesday & Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Bring your own racket and nonmarking inside shoes. Beginners welcome! $3.00 drop in fee. For more information contact LeeAnne @ 265-3326.
November 29 Public Skating/Toonie Hockey @ Nakusp & District Arena. 1 to 5 p.m. November 29 Artist Trading Cards Trading Session @ K2 Rotor Lodge. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Don Mabie 265-3673. November 29 AA Meeting 5 to 6 p.m @ the Terra Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more information call 265-4216.
November 27 Strong Start @ Nakusp Strong Start Building in NES. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free drop-in school-based early learning program for children age 0-6
November 30 Strong Start @ Edgewood Elementary School. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free drop-in school-based early learning program for children age 0-6.
November 27 Toonie Hockey @ Nakusp & District Arena. 11:30 to 2 p.m.
November 30 Strong Start @ Nakusp Strong Start Building in NES. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
November 30 Bridge @ Nakusp Senior’s Centre, every Monday 1:30 to 4 p.m. Cost is $2.50, and beginners welcome. November 30 Public Skating/Toonie Hockey @ Nakusp & District Arena. 2 to 5 p.m. November 30 Games Night @ Nakusp Public Library at 7 p.m. December 1 Free Family Law and Child Protection information session @ ASLCS Building. 9 to 2 p.m. For more information or to book an appointment call 250-352-2718,
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Nakusp T’ai Chi @ the Legion 10 to11 a.m. Call Ruth 265-3353. December 1 Drop-in Badminton for adults and NSS Students @ NSS Gym. Every Tuesday & Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Bring your own racket and nonmarking inside shoes. Beginners welcome! $3.00 drop in fee. For more information contact LeeAnne @ 265-3326. December 2 Workshop Wednesday is a FREE ongoing series of employment focused workshops designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to get a job. This week is: Increase your Networks through volunteering. 9:30 to 3 p.m. Complimentary lunch provided. Pre-registration is required. To register, or if you have questions, call WorkBC @ 265-3318. December 2 Strong Start @ Fauquier Communication Centre. 9 to 12 p.m. Free drop-in school-based early learning program for children age 0-6. December 2 Toonie Hockey @ Nakusp & District Arena. 11:30 to 2 p.m.
December 2 Strong Start @ Edgewood Elementary School. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. . Free drop-in school-based early learning program for children age 0-6. December 2 Public Skating/Toonie Hockey @ Nakusp & District Arena. 2 to 5 p.m. December 2 Rotary Christmas Carols @ NSS Gymnasium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Carols start at 7 p.m. Come harmonize and feel the festive spirit through song. Free admission and everyone welcome. December 2 Poker Night @ the Leland Hotel. It’s free and beginners are welcome. 7 p.m. start. For more information contact Dan @ 265-3314. December 2 AA Meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. @ the Terra Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more information call 265-4216. December 4 Nakusp Celebration of Light! Stay tuned for more details!
December 1 Pitter Patter Play Group @ Nakusp Strong Start Building in NES. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free drop-in group for parents/caregivers and children ages 0 – 2 ½ yrs of age. December 1 Public Skating/Toonie Hockey @ Nakusp & District Arena. 11:30 to 5 p.m. December 1 Strong Start @ Nakusp Strong Start Building in NES. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free drop-in school-based early learning program for children age 0-6. December 1
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THE NSS SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB TURNS PLASTIC INTO PAPER Mikala Lewis-Morrison (left), Sidney Bone (middle), and Kiley Waterfield (right) sort through bottles and cans for the NSS Ski & Snowboard Club bottle drive. Last year, the club raised $3,927, and are hoping to match that or more for this year’s bottle drive. The money raised helps the club pay for the High School Provincial Ski & Snowboard Championships, held this year in Fernie. Jillian Trainor
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Birds of Nakusp By Gary Davidson Last week I was standing on the Nakusp wharf and looking over the grassy flats beside the boat ramp. There I saw a bird cruising low over the snow covered field. My immediate reaction, based on the behaviour was Northern Harrier. This is a fairly large, slender hawk with long pointed wings. It flies low over fields as it hunts using occasional flaps and long glides. But the bird I was looking at was flapping much too much with deep floppy wing beats. As soon as I saw that, I knew I was looking at a Short-eared Owl. This is an uncommon bird in our area. They breed in grassland or marshy areas, something we have very little of. There are no breeding records at all for the Nakusp region. They do pass through here on migration sometimes, but only once every few years. Since 1980, I have recorded them in 11 different years. Sometimes they remain for days or even weeks, sometimes they are seen just the one day. The bird I saw last week was not seen again. Most local sightings have been of just one or two birds, but on one occasion small groups visit the area. There is much variation in the dates of my records. I have seen them as early as mid-October; but in other years they don’t appear until well into December. Not all migratory species have pre-determined routes and schedules; some seem to go only as far and as fast as conditions dictate. The bird here last week was probably living comfortably up the valley somewhere,
(there is a lot of good habitat in the Revelstoke area), and was pushed along by the recent snows. Typical food items are mice and voles. The owls forage over open fields, flying just two or three metres above the ground. They react quickly to anything seen in the grass by suddenly wheeling and plunging to the ground below. Hunting generally begins before dark in the late afternoon or evening and continues into the night. Moderate depth snow does not seem to hinder their ability to hunt; I have seen them diving into the snow and catching mice or voles that would have been invisible from above. As the snow gets deeper, this becomes more and more difficult. When seen in flight, Shorteared Owls appear to be quite white. They are white on the breast and belly and on the undersides of the wings. But when sitting on a fence post or pole they appear much darker; their entire upper surface is brown. Short-eared Owls are found in many parts of the world. They nest on the ground in a variety of open country habitats, including marshes, beaches, grasslands and open fields. Most nesting in BC occurs in the Okanagan or the lower Fraser Valley. More than half the recorded nests have had six or seven eggs and have raised five or six young. One nest was found with 13 eggs. The only nesting site in the Kootenays mentioned in Birds of British Columbia, is from the Creston area. Short-eared Owl.
Boat Ramp Temporary closure Nakusp
When: Monday, November 30, 2015 to Friday, January 22, 2016. Access to the Nakusp boat launch on the Arrow Lakes Reservoir will be closed from Monday, November 30, 2015 to Friday, January 22, 2016. This closure is necessary for public and worker safety while BC Hydro makes improvements to the boat launch. The planned work will extend the ramp to an elevation of 420.5 metres (1,379.7 feet). Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your support as this work is being completed. For more information, contact Carly Moran at 250 814 6645.
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was born on November 27th, 1934 in Gresham, Oregon and was called Home to be with his Lord on November 18th, 2015 just nine days before celebrating his 81st birthday. Jack will be lovingly remembered by one son, Dennis (Rose) of Fauquier, B.C.; one daughter, Aleia (Geno) Marcil of Sorrento, B.C.; two granddaughters, Mandee and Carmen; one sister, Darlene (Dale) Evans of Damascus, Oregon and numerous extended family members. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lorine in 2009; one son, Jerry in 1979; and two sisters, Doris in 2010 and Bev in 2015. Cremation preceded a Celebration Of Jack’s Life which will be held at the Fauquier Community Hall, Oak Street, Fauquier, B.C., on Saturday, November 28th, 2015 at 2 00 3.M. with 3astor Daniel Freeman of¿ciating. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Jack to the charity of their choice. Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, 9ernon, B.C. 91T 8=5 250-542-1187
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W. FREDERICK (FRED) WALDIE With sad hearts, we announce the passing of W. Frederick (Fred) Waldie at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC on November 14 at the age of 84, following post surgical complications. Fred is survived and lovingly remembered by Ann, his loving wife of 59 years, whom he married in Robson BC on December 29, 1955; also by his four daughters, Karen Waldie (Pat), Gail Sheasby (Bob), Gwen Brown (Trevor), Janet Newbery (John); his eight grandchildren (Corey, Sherrill, Tyler, Jesse, Tanis, Stephanie, Eric and Valerie); his three great-grandchildren (Nina, Hunter and Sage); his two sisters Dawn Waldie of Castlegar and Norma Jean Loveland (Cecil) of Spokane Washington, plus his numerous nieces and nephews. Fred is predeceased by parents Bill and Marjorie Waldie, sister Lillian Flynn and brother Keith Waldie. Fred was born in Robson BC in 1931 and received his schooling in Robson and Trail, B.C. At the age of 16, he was granted admission to UBC to study, earning a degree in Forest Engineering in 1952. Fred began his career as a Professional Forester in Nakusp BC, with career moves taking him to positions in Terrace, North Vancouver, and Quesnel, BC. As a workingman, Fred also enjoyed an active life with family and friends. His many pastimes included badminton, skiing, gardening, curling, golfing, camping and card playing with friends. In 1994 Fred and Ann retired to the community of Blind Bay, where they quickly made many new and lasting friendships. Swimming, golfing, curling, and travel, as well as entertaining their visiting family, kept their retirement life busy. In 2012, they chose to downsize and relocated to Salmon Arm where Fred continued to enjoy curling, golfing and caring for his wife Ann. Fred is remembered as a devoted and loving husband and father. Those who knew him well will remember his motto - Keep It Simple. A memorial service was held at 2:00 pm on November 19 at the Bowers Funeral Chapel. A reception followed the service allowing friends and family to continue sharing memories. As Fred discouraged winter travel during his later years, the family plans to gather for a Celebration of Life in the spring of 2016. **The family requests no flowers, and suggests those wishing make a donation to the charity of their choice. Condolences for the family can be offered online at the Bowers Funeral Service www. bowersfuneralservice.com
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A RHYME OF A TIME AT MOTHER GOOSE Left: Logan Chambers gets ready to have fun at Mother Goose at the Nakusp Public Library. Mother Goose meets once a week, and gives parents and children a chance to socialize, sing songs and nursery rhymes, and enjoy a snack. Right: Mothers sing a nursery rhyme with their kids at Mother Goose on Nov. 12. From left to right: Traci Thomas, Brendalee Jillian Trainor photos Morgan, Alice Riley, baby Lexi Martin, Logan Martin, Trisha Martin, Eva Volansky, and Andrea Volansky.
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