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The Arrow Lakes String Ensemble takes to the stage as the first performers of the afternoon for the Arrow Lakes Arts Council Christmas Celebration. The celebration featured a variety of performPhoto by Jillian Trainor ers from the Arrow Lakes, from students to accomplished musicians.
Boat ramp closure causes issues for some residents JILLIAN TR AINOR Arrow Lakes News
If you’ve been down to the Arrow Lakes Reservoir lately, one thing you’re likely to notice is a lack of access to the boat launch. It was closed on Nov. 30, to allow BC Hydro to extend the ramp to 425 metres. The project is expected to wrap up on Jan. 22. “This project has been in the works for a while, and now we have the right water levels to do the work, so we’re going ahead with completing the project.” said Carly Moran of BC Hydro. Typically, water levels at the reservoir are lower in the winter time, which makes it easier to complete the project. “We’re obligated to maintain access throughout the summer recreational season, but we’re not required to in the winter,” she said “It’s more feasible for us to close the ramp in the winter, when we’re in the off-season.” Not everyone is pleased with the timing of the closure.
The annual Blue Knuckle Derby is taking place on Jan. 16 and 17, and the boat launch is a necessary part of the derby. “We’ve been running into a bit of trouble trying to host this thing over the last couple of years, because we have no boat ramp,” said Joe Williams, one of the hosts of the derby. Williams has had help from Interfor, and from Isaque Viera of Arrow Lakes Redi Mix in the last couple of years, with Vierra providing a roadway on his property, and Interfor proving a 75 foot dock they could use, but Williams is hoping the boat launch will be ready before then. “I really hope we don’t have to ask Isaque and Interfor to get involved again, but if that’s the case, I’m going to have to do that. We want to make sure that this derby keeps going.” The Blue Knuckle Derby was created in memory of Williams’ son-in-law, Gord Roberts, who passed away suddenly about six years ago. “It’s become a really important thing to our family, and it’s become a really important thing to our town,” he said. “A lot of people come in, and it brings quite a bit of business to
Construction continues down at the Arrow Lakes Reservoir as the boat ramp gets extended. The project is expected to be finished around Jan. 22. Photo by Jillian Trainor the hotels and restaurants. We have people coming here from Alberta, Washington, and even down the coast, it’s become quite a popular thing.” It is possible the boat launch extension could be completed ahead of schedule. “I did talk to the foreman down there and said ‘Do you think you guys could be done a few days early?.’ He just kind of smiled and said it might be possible. I’m hoping for that.”
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Budget Laurie Taylor, chief administrative, officer has outlined the 2016 preliminary and provisional budget.There is a prediction of a deficit for 2016. There might be a property tax increase of about five per cent, which will not be a big impact on the average house. It’s hard to estimate what the impact might be on small businesses. The increase would take place because the village has had to dip into its reserves, which it needs in case of an emergency in the village, like a water main break. The budget is being presented to the public on Feb. 24, at the Emergency Services Building. The village would like to hear from the public on any questions or concerns they have. The Galena Ferry On Dec. 7, mayor Karen Hamling met with members of the Ministry of Transportation and Highways to discuss the Galena ferry. The ferry will be in service until the end of December, 2016, when it will be pulled. The ferry has a certification until then, but after that date, it can no longer be re-certified. The ministry is working on a 30 car pontoon boat, which can transport up to 20 vehicles at a time, if the MV Columbia is out of service. There is a pontoon for the Osprey 2000, and the ministry is looking at one that can be transported throughout the region for ferry issues. Ferry contracts will be awarded in
Woodstove Exchange Program The Woodstove Exchange Program is being offered again this year for residents of the RDCK. The primary goal of the program is to improve air quality and reduce health problems attributed to wood burning. Program gives a financial incentive for residents to replace old, inefficient woodstoves with new efficient, EPA-certified heating appliances. The RDCK will partner with municipalities to offer 66 RDCK residents a $350 dollar rebate on the purchase of a new stove ($250 from the Lung Association of B.C. and $100 from either the RDCK, or the municipality, depending on the applicant’s address.) Caboose from Canadian Pacific in Revelstoke Canadian Pacific (CP) has decided one of its cabooses can be disposed of. Rather than have it be cut up into scrap, CP would like to donate the caboose to the village of Nakusp. As it still represents CP, the company would expect the village to preserve the equipment to an appealing standard. There are things to be considered before the town decides whether or not to accept the donation. For starters, it would cost the village about $10,000 to move the caboose from Revelstoke to Nakusp. A site would have to be prepared, along with the maintenance CP discussed. The caboose could involve private businesses in the area. Another thing council has to consider is whether or not the caboose would be a drain on the village economy, something council does not want to happen.
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terms. “After the last election last year, the chair had retired, and several of the directors asked me if I would run,” she said. “At first, I wasn’t sure I wanted to do that, but then I decided that I would, and we had an election, and I ended up winning.” Hamling felt her year as chair had been a year of learning, and she wanted to put that learning to good use, so she decided to run again. This time, she won by acclamation. “It feels good,” she said. “Because that shows there is some appreciation and trust on the other director’s parts.” Hamling feels in order to be a good chair, a person must have a variety of experience. She’s been on the RDCK council for over 20 years, and has good relationships with the different ministers and staff, something she thinks is very important. “You need to be able
Karen Hamling. to run a good meeting. You’ve got 19 other directors sitting at that table that you’re having to organize, and keep things running smoothly, and that sort of thing,” she said. “I just felt that I could do a good job of that.” When going into meetings for the RDCK, Hamling tries not to bring just a municipal perspective in order to properly listen to, learn, and deal with both municipal and rural issues. Right now, the RDCK is looking into its budgets in an effort to be-
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come more efficient. “We’re trying to provide the services we do provide more efficiently, and we’re just trying to address the needs that the communities have,” said Hamling. “You can’t address everything, but we’re trying to address what we can. There are a lot of needs in a lot of the little communities, so we’re working on that.” The board also cast secret ballots to reelect Castlegar mayor Lawrence Chernoff over one other candidate, Area E director Ramona Faust.
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Education Partnership Committee meeting briefs JILLIAN TR AINOR Arrow Lakes News
Fauquier School property update Eight community members attended the meeting held at the Fauquier School on Dec. 1. The community expressed strong support for the district’s efforts to rezone and subdivide the property, with the goal of ensuring the school building remains as an asset to the community. A Registered Onsite Water Professional (ROWP) has started the assessment of the land for sceptic field layout. This will inform proposed plot lines for the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) application. The Education Partnership Committee (EPC) expects the application for the exclusion from the ALR in January. Numeracy focus continues The EPC has received very positive feedback from teachers concerning the district numeracy initiative. The consultant hired to work alongside educators has a strong focus on improving problem-solving, critical and creative thinking in math, and integrates math into real world, problem-based learning. The next sessions with the consultant working in classrooms with teachers are scheduled for Jan. 7-8, Feb. 11-12, March 10-11, and April 14-15. Students to take part in International Hour of Code event Four students from NSS and two students from Lucerne Elementary Secondary School will be six students of one hundred students from across the interior participating in one of four events across B.C. They will learn hands-on computer coding skills with over 20 volunteer coding mentors at UBC-O’s Innovative Learning Centre. The Hour of Code is an international grassroots
event, exposing students to global computer science and digital literacy awareness. Tens of millions of students from across the world will participate on Jan. 23. Trustee by-election There are two trustee vacancies on the Board of Education, one in the central zone (Nakusp area), and one in the eastern zone (New Denver area). The by-election for the central zone will take place on Saturday, Jan. 16. Two candidates have handed in nomination papers so far, and nominations remain open until Dec. 11.The byelection for the eastern zone will take place on Feb. 20. Nomination packages can be submitted to the Chief Elections Officer from Jan. 5 to Jan. 15, 2016. Solar Energy Challenge Students and classrooms across the district will be invited to participate in the SD 10 Solar Monitoring Challenge, which starts in the new year. Students will be able to access graphs and data digitally connected to the solar grid panels, and can integrate their math, science, and social responsibility skills while tracking the systems at both schools. They will be able to see daily, weekly, and monthly offsets earned, and the power generated back into the grid. Comparison of this data, of climate data for the area, and of BC Hydro energy bills will be made available to any students who are interested. Culminating presentations made by all classes involved will be presented to the Education Partnership Committee of the board in June. Students will be able to examine renewable energy systems, and make recommendations to the board on the next steps in energy savings, and investigate the costs and benefits of solar energy dependent on the amount of kw solar panels installed.
School District Board meeting highlights JILLIAN TR AINOR Arrow Lakes News
Decisions concerning Lucerne connectivity After deciding which route to go in terms of Internet, there are still some decisions to be made in regard to connection at Lucerne Elementary Secondary School. During the school board meeting on Nov. 24, it was decided the school would have a wired system throughout, with a wireless connection in the high school section. There is a possibility the school board could start some installations over the Christmas break. This has yet to be determined. If so,
the wired system would be installed initially, with the next steps to be determined. New Chairperson and Vice Chairperson elected Every December, a new chairperon and vice chairperson must be elected. Two of the trustees, Lora Lee Brekke and Quinn DeCourcey, were nominated. After votes were counted, Brekke was named as the new chairperson. DeCourcey was nominated for, and won, the position of vice chair. Capital Bylaw 127041: School bus acquisition/replacement All three readings concerning the bylaw, which would allow the district to purchase two new buses, were tabled at
the Dec. 8 meeting. The three readings and adoption of the bylaw were approved unanimously. Over the last couple of years, the district has had difficulties with a couple of its buses. By adopting the bylaw for the two new ones, the district is expected to save on repair and maintenance costs. The bylaw specifies a maximum expenditure fo $269,871. The buses will be received within the next year. Next meeting dates The next meeting for the Education Partnership Committee will be on Jan. 12, at 7 p.m. The next School Board meeting will be Jan. 26. at 7 p.m.
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Having fun is only a toonie away… Left photo: Skaters form a conga line at the Nakusp Arena during the Toonie Skate on Dec. 11. From left to right: Ava Harrison, Alanna Minchin, Tamara Massey, Shaelynn Groslin, and Chiara Minchin. Right photo: Jake Flamand (white helmet) gives his younger brother Isaac some hockey Photos by Jillian Trainor pointers.
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Concerning the Celebration of Light article in last week’s paper, Arrow Lakes News listed the winner of the business decorating contest as Coldwell Banker Parker Realty. The winner was Selkirk Realty, on Broadway. We apologize for the error.
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It hardly comes as a surprise that British Columbia is considered by social planners to be a vibrant and growing sector of Canada as a whole. Most seniors choose to live here in greater numbers than in any other point and members of BC’s health care system join with others when it is expressed that we are expected to remain living here following retirement, for the rest of our lives. We are advised that our system of overall governance is designed to encourage mature adults to remain active physically, emotionally and also mentally, leading to the goal aimed at remaining independent and living within our own homes, for as long as possible.
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Locally, this goal is essentially achievable. Within the Nakusp region we are able to access the community information needed, which in turn permits us to make appropriate choices. One of the most important aspects of our efforts as we reach out to join with others with whom we have common interests, is the growing awareness that we are rich in both extraordinary and varied ways. An amazing level of talent resides in all parts of the area, and of course we have the added opportunity to pursue all types of leisure and educational programs, which in turn provide real and lasting meaning within the lives of most of our population. There is practically no limit to our being able to stretch out and join together with others who have common interests including instrumental, solo and choral music instruction and performance, theatre and drama, film makers and spectators and so much more including both indoor and outdoor hobby as well as sporting activities. Numerous discussion groups focus on a variety of subjects ranging from poetry and
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Kootenay Bay was formerly Lynchville GREG NESTEROFF Arrow Lakes News
One-hundred and sixth in a semi-alphabetical series on West Kootenay/Boundary place names Kootenay Bay, the eastern terminal of the Kootenay Lake ferry (not Crawford Bay, as many people inexplicably believe) was originally known as Lynchville. According to Terry Turner and Susan Hulland in Impressions of the Past, it was named after its only resident, a Mr. Lynch “who made his living by cutting cordwood for the Kootenay Lake steamboats.” Ted Affleck in Kootenay Lake Chronicles writes that “J. Lynch … built a house on the lakeshore in the early 1900s. This part of the lakeshore, marked by a small rocky knob was renamed Kootenay Bay after Lynch departed, having lost his house and possessions in a fire.” John Lynch applied in June 1897 with W.T. McDonald and George W. Orchard for land “on the east shore of Kootenay Lake about 3½ miles north of Pilot Bay.” That summer he was also embroiled in a lawsuit against J.A. Sayward, “a claim under an agreement for fixing up the Pilot Bay sawmill,” which was settled out of court. We don’t know anything else about him. There are further references in 1901 to a John Lynch who was involved in mining around Rossland and a John Lynch who represented the Taylor air compressor company, but it’s not clear if either was the same man. Lynchville never showed up in the civic directory but was referred to by that name in the BC government sessional papers from 1906-11. The Kootenaian of May 7, 1908 reported: “The opening of a post office at Lynchville, giving direct mail connection with that section, places another lever in the hands of our merchants to corral the lake trade with …” By then, however, the name had changed. The Kootenaian of May 28 added: “Kootenay Bay, as Lynchville has now been officially christened, boasts the dignity of a post office …” But the old name hung on for a while, as demonstrated in the Nelson Daily News of Nov. 21, 1908: “A resident of Lynchville and his wife had what was to them an exciting experience one evening recently …” Kootenay Bay was first mentioned in a dispatch that appeared in many US newspapers on July 25, 1897: “This afternoon the Omaha & Grant Smetling company announces that it has completed the purchase of the Pilot Bay Smelting company’s plant at Kootenay Bay, British Columbia.” However, there are no other known examples until 1908. (The etymology of Kootenay is so complicated
Kootenay Bay was named in 1908 when the post office opened. Prior to that it was called Lynchville after John Lynch. Greg Nesteroff photo
that we’ll leave it to the end of this series, but suffice it to say that it comes from the Blackfoot word for Ktunaxa.) In 1947, the eastern Kootenay Lake ferry terminal moved from Gray Creek to Kootenay Bay. The post office closed May 31, 1990 despite community protests. KRAFT This is the now-seldom-used name of the railway siding at Castlegar’s Celgar pulp mill. A clipping from an unidentified newspaper of April 22, 1959 in the Elsie Turnbull fonds at Selkirk College states: “Kraft will be the name of the new CPR station on its Kettle Valley line. It will be at the site of Celgar …” Bleached kraft pulp is Celgar’s principal product. Kraft is the German word for force. The kraft process was invented in 1879. KRESTOVA This is one of the few Doukhobor place names still in common use. It’s first mentioned in Russian in a letter held by Simon Fraser University dated Oct. 22, 1909 and entitled: “A letter from Dolina Krestova to all brothers and sisters from Peter Verigin.” The first known English transliteration is in the Trail News of Sept. 13, 1918. According to Jon Kalmakoff ’s Doukhobor Genealogy Website (doukhobor.org), the name meant “valley of the cross.” It was later known as Krestovoye and then Krestova. For a long time, it was interchangeably transliterated as Crestova. Examples of the latter spelling can be found from the 1930s through the 1960s.
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Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Monday, June 13, 2016 Monday, June 13, 2016 Monday, June 13, 2016 Monday, June 27, 2016 Monday, June 27, 2016 The Village of Nakusp may change the mee6ng loca6on to the Emergency Services Building The Village of Nakusp may change the mee6ng loca6on to Monday, June 27, 2016 Monday, July 11, 2016 th Ave. NW, such mee6ng changes will be adver6sed. Monday, July 11, 2016 at 300 8 at 300 8th Ave. NW, such mee6ng changes will be adver6se Monday, July 11, 2016 Monday, August 22, 2016 Monday, August 22, 2016 Monday, August 22, 2016 The Council of the Village of Nakusp invites public consulta6on in the prepara6on of the Village’s Monday, September 12, 2016 Monday, September 12, 2016 The Council of the Village of Nakusp invites public consulta Monday, September 12, 2016 2016 Five Year Financial Plan. Council has begun holding budget mee6ngs and welcomes public Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2016 Five Year Financial Plan. Council has begun holding members input from member of the community with regards to items of concern they would like to see Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Monday, October 24, 2016 Monday, October 24, 2016 input from member of the community with regards to ite addressed in the budget. A budget open house is planned for February 2016 – date and loca6on Monday, October 24, 2016 Monday, November 14, 2016 Monday, November 14, 2016 addressed in the budget. A budget open house is planned to be announced. Monday, November 14, 2016 Monday, November 28, 2016 Monday, November 28, 2016 to be announced. Monday, November 28, 2016 Monday, December 12, 2016 Monday, December 12, 2016 No Mee6ng Scheduled: Monday, December 12, 2016 July 25 and August 8- Council break No Mee6ng Scheduled: September 26- UBCM The Village of Nakusp may change the mee6ng loca6on to the Emergency Services Building July 25 and August 8- Council break The Village of Nakusp may change the mee6ng loca6on to the Emergency Services Building December 26- Christmas th Ave. NW, such mee6ng changes will be adver6sed. The Village of Nakusp may change the mee6ng loca6on to the Emergency Services Building th Ave. NW, such mee6ng changes will be adver6sed. at 300 8 September 26- UBCM at 300 8 at 300 8th Ave. NW, such mee6ng changes will be adver6sed. December 26- Christmas
2016 Conferences The Council of the Village of Nakusp invites public consulta6on in the prepara6on of the Village’s The Council of the Village of Nakusp invites public consulta6on in the prepara6on of the Vill Associa6on of Kootenay Boundary Local Government-April 27-29, 2016- Kimberley BC The Council of the Village of Nakusp invites public consulta6on in the prepara6on of the Village’s 2016 Five Year Financial Plan. Council has begun holding budget mee6ngs and welcomes public 2016 Conferences 2016 Five Year Financial Plan. Council has begun holding budget mee6ngs and welcomes p Federa6on of Canadian Municipali6es- June 3-5, 2016- Winnipeg Manitoba 2016 Five Year Financial Plan. Council has begun holding budget mee6ngs and welcomes public Union of BC Municipali6es- September 26-30, 2016- Victoria BC input from member of the community with regards to items of concern they would like to see Associa6on of Kootenay Boundary Local Government-April input from member of the community with regards to items of concern they would like to
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
DECEMBER SEPT
2015
December 17 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.
along. 7 to 10 p.m.
December 17 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 19&20 4th Annual Nakusp Falcons Cup @ Nakusp Arena. Concession, 50/50, beer gardens, and a whole lot of fun.
December 17 Nakusp T’ai Chi @ the Legion 10 to 11 a.m. Call Ruth 265-3353. December 17 Public Skating/Toonie Hockey @ Nakusp & District Arena. 11:30 to 5 p.m. December 17 Bingo @ Nakusp Legion. 6:30 to 10 p.m.
December 18 Winter Break Pary @ Nakusp Youth Centre. 7 to 10 p.m.
December 19 Farmer’s Market @ Old Fire Hall Collective, Nakusp. 10 to 2 p.m. December 19 Kids Christmas Party @ Nakusp Legion. 1 to 3:30 p.m. For 13 years and younger. Must get your free ticket from Bon Marche Dollar Dollar.
December 17 Darts Night @ Nakusp Legion. 7 to 10 p.m.
December 19 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.
December 17 African Drumming Group @ Move on the Kusp at 7:15 p.m. Bring your own drum. New drummers welcome.
December 20 Customer Appreciation Day @ Nakusp Home Hardware. 10 to 4 p.m.
December 17 Drop-in Badminton for adults and NSS Students @ NSS Gym. Every Tuesday & Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Bring your own racket and non-marking inside shoes. Beginners welcome! $3.00 drop in fee. For more information contact Lee-Anne @ 265-3326.
December 20 Bingo @ Edgewood Community Hall. 1 to 4 p.m.
December 18 Last Day of School for SD10 students. Winter break begins. School resumes January 4.
December 21 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.
December 18 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
December 20 AA Meeting 5 to 6 p.m @ the Terra Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more information call 265-4216.
December 21 Bridge @ Nakusp Senior’s Centre, every Monday 1:30 to 4 p.m. Cost is $2.50, and beginners welcome.
December 18 Toonie Hockey @ Nakusp & District Arena. 11:30 to 2 p.m.
December 21 Nakusp Youth Centre rented the ice at Nakusp Arena from 4 to 6 p.m. Come skate with us!
December 18 Public Skating/Toonie Hockey @ Nakusp & District Arena. 2 to 5 p.m.
December 21 Nakusp Legion General Meeting @ Legion Lounge. 7 p.m. All members please attend.
December 18 Farmer’s Market @ Old Fire Hall Collective, Nakusp. 1 to 6 p.m.
December 22 Public Skating/Toonie Hockey @ Nakusp & District Arena. 11:30 to 5 p.m.
December 18 Games Night @ Nakusp Legion. Come play Wii, darts, pool, or bring a game from home. Bring a friend or two
December 22 Nakusp T’ai Chi @ the Legion 10 to11 a.m. Call Ruth 265-3353.
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December 23 Poker Night @ the Leland Hotel. It’s free and beginners are welcome. 7 p.m. start. For more information contact Dan @ 265-3314. December 23 AA Meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. @ the Terra Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more information call 2654216. December 24 Recycling Day in Nakusp! Leave your recycling on the curb in clear blue bags, for 7 a.m. pick-up.
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December 23 Public Skating/Toonie Hockey @ Nakusp & District Arena. 2 to 5 p.m.
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December 23 Toonie Hockey @ Nakusp & District Arena. 11:30 to 2 p.m.
In December, the Legion will be sponsoring the Meat draws so that we can raise the funds to pay out next year’s bursaries
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December 22 Drop-in Badminton for adults and NSS Students @ NSS Gym. Every Tuesday & Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Bring your own racket and non-marking inside shoes. Beginners welcome! $3.00 drop in fee. For more information contact Lee-Anne @ 265-3326.
Meat draws are held every Saturday- 4PM, 5PM & 6PM
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December 22 Puppy snuggles @ Nakusp Youth Centre. 1 to 2 p.m. Come down and socialize with some brand new pups.
Dec. 19 • 1pm - 3:30pm
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MERRY CHRISTMAS We wanted to forward our most sincere wishes for you and your loved ones to have a marvelous Christmas and a Happy New Year. From your friends here at Arrow Lakes News, we sincerely thank you for your business, loyalty and continued support.
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Interesting tidbits on Christmas The holiday season has arrived, and millions of people across the globe will be celebrating Christmas with their families and friends. The following are some interesting tidbits to share with your loved ones this holiday season.
• In 350 AD, Pope Julius I, bishop of Rome, proclaimed December 25 the official celebration date for the birth of Jesus Christ. Many historians and theologians have surmised that Christ really wasn’t born this time of year, thanks to imagery and information from the Bible. • Christmas carols began as an English custom called “wassailing.” Individuals toasted neighbors to a long and healthy life.
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• Despite the common tale that three wise men paid homage to baby Jesus, the Bible never specifically calls out a number. Similarly, there’s no specific indication that they visited the infant Jesus. Their visit may have occurred when Jesus was older.
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• Santa Claus’ modern look was inspired by writings from The Knickerbockers of New York and imagery from Clement Clarke Moore’s “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” Moore denied authoring the famous poem for 15 years after it was published anonymously, feeling the poem was beneath his talents. • Santa has his own official postal code. It’s H0 H0 H0.
• The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written for Thanksgiving and not Christmas. People loved it so much that the lyrics were changed to fit Christmas. • Christmas trees typically grow for 15 years before they’re cut and sold. This means the trees sold today were likely planted in 1999. • Christmas was not declared an official holiday in the United States until June 26, 1870. • Before turkey, the traditional Christmas meal served in England was a pig’s head and mustard. • Male reindeer tend to shed their antlers in the winter. This means Santa’s reindeer are likely female. • Christ may have been born in a cave rather than a manger. According to the gospel of Luke, the shepherds that helped find shelter for Mary to give birth kept their
flock in a cave. The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is built over a cave called the Grotto of the Nativity, where Jesus is believed to have been born. • Many people may be less inclined to stand under mistletoe waiting for a kiss if they knew what “mistletoe” means in the ancient Germanic language. It literally means “dung on a twig,” for the bird who eats the berries and then leaves seeds in droppings to propagate new plants. • Each holiday season, PNC Wealth Management calculates the costs of the gifts in the song, “The 12 Days of Christmas.” The price index for the gifts went from $12,673 in 1984 to more than $24,000 in 2011. The most expensive gift is the swimming swans.
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May you enjoy the beauty, warmth and wonder of the season. Happy holidays from your friends at Kootenay Savings
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Tips for safe travels at Christmas
The nation’s highways and skyways experience an influx of travelers during the holiday season. People are on the move over the last five weeks of the calendar year, traveling near and far to spend the holidays with friends and family members they hold dear. Roughly 90 percent of holiday travel takes place by personal vehicle, followed by air, bus and train. With so many people on the move, the risk for accidents and other incidents increases. To keep the holidays enjoyable and safe, travelers should remember to exercise caution. • Schedule a tune-up. Make sure your car is in good working order. Check the air pressure in tires and get an oil change if it is time. Other cars on the road may kick up salt and other debris from the roadways, so be certain to top off windshield washer fluid to maintain adequate visibility. • Leave plenty of time. Expect traffic and leave extra time to get to your destination. Hurrying may cause you to increase your speed or make risky maneuvers behind the wheel that can increase your risk of accident and injury. Leave extra time as well for traveling through weather conditions like snow and sleet. • Know various routes to the destination. Volume or accidents can result in road detours. Keep a paper map in the car or rely on
navigation systems. • Leave room for emergency supplies. Stock your vehicle with a change of clothes, blankets, snacks and drinks, jumper cables, a flashlight, and additional safety supplies. Drivers should be prepared in the event of a breakdown. • Keep children entertained. A long trip can seem longer with unhappy children in tow. Plan ahead with some activities to keep kids occupied while on the road. Games, books, videos, and music can fill the time. Make frequent stops so kids can get out of the car and stretch. And don’t forget to pack some food and drinks to cut down on time-consuming rest stop visits. • Take turns driving. Spending long hours behind the wheel can cause fatigue. Share driving responsibilities with another adult passenger to help avoid drowsy driving conditions. If no one else is available to share the load, pull over and rest from time to time. • Secure packages and luggage. Tie down items on roof racks and in rear cargo areas of SUVs and vans so they’re not moving around freely. In the event of an accident, items that are not secured can be dangerous. Pack gifts and other items so that the driver’s line of sight is not impeded. If holiday travel is in your future, remember to make safety a priority.
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Save energy with holiday decorations The holiday season allows people to transform their homes into wonderlands of lights, garlands and poinsettias. Each family has its own holiday traditions, and decorations are a part of many of those traditions.
A great way to ensure holiday displays consume less energy is to change the bulbs being strung. Incandescent lights can use 80 to 90 percent more energy than LED lights. Gradually replace older light strands with newer, energy-efDecorations ficient LEDs. Not might be awe-in- only do LEDs respiring, but those quire less energy, that include lights but they also can often lead to sub- last longer than stantially higher incandescent energy bills. For- bulbs, meaning tunately, there are you won’t have ways for hometo replace them owners, whether as frequently as they prefer subtle more traditional displays or more bulbs. Furtherover-the-top more, lower wattarrangements, to age usage means save money and you can attach still celebrate the more strands of holiday season in lights together style. safely. · Switch to more efficient lights.
· Use timers. Timers can be set
to turn lights on and off at specific times, ensuring lights aren’t turning on during the daytime or being left on into the night by forgetful homeowners. Timers also are a good safety precaution. A dark house that is normally lit up can advertise to thieves that no one is home. When lights turn on with a timer, it will create the illusion that it is business as usual in your residence. · Use homemade decorations. You also can save energy and money by recycling materials into holiday de^acor. Trim branches from trees and use them in vases for an instant
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wintry look. Prune an evergreen on your property and make your own wreath with some wire and twine. Shop yard sales for gently used decorations that still have years of utility left. Sew ornaments from scraps of fabric or clothing that no longer fits. Each of these ideas reduces reliance on manufactured decorations that consume energy during production and fuel while being transported from factories to store shelves. · Rely on extension cords. You can extend the length of displays without using more lights by spacing out light strands with extension cords. Intersperse spotlights to add attention to key elements of your display as well. · Turn off interior lights. If a Christmas tree is illuminating a front window, turn off the lights in your home, as the tree may provide enough light to make a living room or den extra cozy.
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Christmas tidbits to put you in the holiday spirit
The holiday season has arrived, and millions of people across the globe will be celebrating Christmas with their families and friends. The following are some interesting tidbits to share with your loved ones this holiday season. · Each year, more than three billion Christmas cards are sent in the United States alone.
· Christmas carols began as an English custom called “wassailing.” Individuals toasted neighbors to a long and healthy life. · Despite the common tale that three wise men paid homage to baby Jesus, the Bible never specifically calls out a number. Similarly, there’s no specific indication that they visited the infant Jesus. Their visit may have occurred when Jesus
· Santa has his own offi-
cial postal code. It’s H0 H0 H0. · The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written for Thanksgiving and not Christmas. People loved it so much that the lyrics were changed to fit Christmas. · Christmas trees typically grow for 15 years before they’re cut and sold. This means the trees sold today were likely planted in 1999.
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· In 350 AD, Pope Julius I, bishop of Rome, proclaimed December 25 the official celebration date for the birth of Jesus Christ. Many historians and theologians have surmised that Christ really wasn’t born this time of year, thanks to imagery and information from the Bible.
was older. · Santa Claus’ modern look was inspired by writings from The Knickerbockers of New York and imagery from Clement Clarke Moore’s “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” Moore denied authoring the famous poem for 15 years after it was published anonymously, feeling the poem was beneath his talents.
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During this season of giving, let us take time to slow down and enjoy the simple things. Wishing you much happiness today and throughout the New Year. Shon, Janis, Rebecca, Maija, Kaleo, Silas, Pyper and Elias.
WARMING UP ON A CHILLY DAY Members of the Robertson Memorial United Church enjoy a nice meal at the church Soup & Bun lunch, held on Dec. 12. Entry was by donation, and diners were treated to coffee, tea, a selection of soups, buns, and sweets for dessert. Left photo: (l-r) Linda Cound, Ruth Wethal, and Lionel Rundberg. Right photo: (l-r) Ollie Roberts, Judy Ambrock, Paulette Sparreboom, Evelyn Hurry, and Dawna Dinning.
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Columbia Basin Trust Board and staff wish you a happy holiday season filled with warm memories & cherished moments
Left to right: Leah Holden performs “What Child is This?”. Pat Dion performs the Bob Dylan Hit “Blowing In The Wind”. And Oriah Redman performed “Up On the Housetop” and “Silent Night’. Photos by Jillian Trainor
Celebrating the season with the Arrow Lakes Arts Council
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The Arrow Lakes Arts Council (ALAC) held its annual Christmas Celebration concert at the Bonnington Arts Centre on Dec. 13. Entry was by donation, all of which goes to support the Arrow Lakes Arts Council’s Concert Series. Kicking off the event was the Arrow Lakes String Ensemble, who, along with the Arrow Lakes Community Choir, dressed in matching colourswhite tops, and black or burgundy bottoms. The women also wore sparkly blue vests, while the men wore burgundy vests. The String Ensemble played four pieces, one of which was Patapan, a traditional Burgundian piece. For this selection, the group began by plucking the strings on their instruments, gradually transitioning to using their bows. It wasn’t just accomplished musicians who took part in the show. Two of Marilyn Massey’s students, Oriah Redman and Danica Roodzant, took part as well, with Redman playing “Up on the Housetop”, and “Silent Night” and Roodzant playing “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”. The final act of the first half were the Fauq Singers, a group of acapella musicians from Fauquier and surrounding areas. During their rendition of “Mary, Did You Know?” their harmonies were so powerful, it almost broke your heart to hear them. During the intermission, 50/50 tickets were sold, along with raffle tickets for a sculpture created by local artist, Kate Tupper. Funds from the raffle go toward helping Tupper complete her sculpture by the Galena Bay ferry. Audience members were thrilled with the concert. “I thought it was great. I was really impressed by the local talent,” said Maddy Elia. “I was invited by a couple of people, and so I decided it would be a good thing to go to.” The second half of the concert showed a more sombre aspect to Canadian history. Local poet Barb McPherson read her piece ‘The Lost Sheep’. The
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The Arrow Lakes Community Choir finishes up the celebration, performing such songs as “Waiting for a King”, “One Star”, and “Rejoice! For This is Christmas Day”, based on Handel’s “Messiah”. During the “Hallelujah” members of the audience stood and sang with the group. Photo by Jillian Trainor piece showed the contrast of expectation vs. reality for British orphans who arrived in Canada, only to become nothing better than slave labourers. Another more serious part of the show was when Pat Dion came onstage to perform. His choices for the afternoon were “Blowing In The Wind”, by Bob Dylan, Neil Young’s “After the Goldrush”, two songs which still hold relevance today. Before starting his performance, Dion spoke on Dylan’s song, and the connection to Syrian refugees, and how people are reacting to them coming to Canada. “They’re fleeing terror, they’re not bringing it.” he said. Following Dion was Leah Holden, of the Arrow Lakes String Ensemble. Her performance of “What Child is This?” gave a person chills. Accompanied by Massey, it was easily the most powerful song of the concert, with Holden receiving a standing ovation. Larry Parkes, the afternoon’s Master of Ceremonies, was pleased with the event. “It’s just marvelous to hear all of the performers we’re so fortunate to have,” he said.“I loved the opportunity to see our youngsters come out, and while they’re learning get a chance to perform in front of a live audience. It’s the most important thing they can do.”
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With ISIS attacking countries in the Middle East like Syria, many citizens have been forced to leave their homes, taking with them only what they could pack. The Canadian government has pledged to bring 10,000 Syrians to Canada by the end of 2015. Many people have filed to sponsor some of these refugees from individuals, to whole families seeking a new life. Residents in Nakusp would like be part of this. The Robertson Memorial United Church has formed a committee to sponsor refugees, they would like to sponsor a whole family, but it’s expensive. “We’re going to need a lot of assistance from the community itself, from some of the bigger businesses, hopefully, to help out,” said Hans Sparreboom, head of the church’s committee. “It takes, I believe, $50,000 for a year to sponsor a family, and the government pays half of that, if I’m correct. As a group, as a church here, we have to come up with $25,000, and that’s why we’re looking for other input.” The church is interested in getting together with other groups to help raise the money. “I don’t know if there are other groups in Nakusp looking at it,’ said Hilary Bitten, minister at the United Church. “Hopefully there are, because really, $25,000 is not enough money to save people’s lives. Sometimes I think we forget how lucky, and how blessed we are.” Sparreboom said it’s not just a matter of bringing the refugees here. There needs to be backup support, hopefully someone that can translate, along with people to show the Syrians around, to let them know where the important things are, such as banks, grocery stores, and health services. “It’s not just ‘You’re here, here’s your place, good luck’. It’s an ongoing process.” He doesn’t think it’s an impossible goal. “We did it with the Vietnamese refugees, we can do it again.” Churches in towns smaller than Nakusp have agreed to sponsor refugees. “The United Church in New Denver decided they wanted to sponsor, and they’re just this little church, with about six to eight people,” said Bitten. “They held a community meeting and said ‘Okay folks, do you want to help us?’ and from what I understand, there was huge assistance, and they are going ahead and sponsoring.” While many people agree with sponsoring the Syrian refugees, others question why can’t Canadian citizens take care of their own first. “Definitely, we need to be taking care of those close to us that are in need, and we try to do that,” said Bitten. “But the whole world now is so close, if we could just get rid of some of the boundaries that we keep putting up, then hopefully we wouldn’t have some of the issues that the Syrians are having.” Sparreboom agrees. “There isn’t ‘them’ and ‘us’, it’s only us. There are no races except the human race. Why say ‘Ours first, and then theirs, maybe.’ No. It’s us.” When asked about their thoughts on people saying the Syrians should go back to where they came from, both Bitten and Sparreboom had an interesting response. “We all should go back to where we came from, because we’ve taken the land from the indigenous people, so let’s go back.” said Sparreboom. “I understand people’s fear. I do not agree with their fear. I do not support their fear, but I understand it, because we have been taught to fear.” said Hilary Bitten.Bitten doesn’t doubt the group will receive flack for what they’re trying to do. Indeed, she’s already received some, but in no way has it been a deterrant. “As Christians, I do not believe that we can turn our back and walk away from that kind of pain and suffering, or to any, but especially in that magnitude.”
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Frances Catherine Ife (nee Roberts) passed away on Tuesday, December 8th 2015 at the Victorian Community Health Center of Kaslo at the age of 90. There will be a Celebration of Life for Frances at her home in Kaslo on May 7th 2016. The internment of her ashes with her husband Alfred will take place the same day as per her request. Frances lived a very full life with 8 children Herb Marcolli (Dale) Revelstoke, Sherry Robinson (Butch) Castlegar, Diane Goulding (Dean) Revelstoke, Danny Ife (Kari) Revelstoke, Stephen Ife (Peggy) Burton, Doreen McAstocker (Peter) Revelstoke, Rick Ife (Christine) Kaslo and Raymond Ife Maple Ridge. 17 Grandchildren 22 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great Great Grandchildren. She loved camping and fishing in the summers with the family as they were growing up and kept busy in the winter knitting and crocheting mittens, toques and socks for her many grandchildren. She had a very giving nature which showed by the many foster children she cared for over the years. She will be missed by many. Frances was born in Langley, Washington to Ernest and Dorothy Roberts on May 16, 1925 and was the second child of 13. She is survived by 6 siblings Alf (Marlene), Norm (Pat), Isabelle (Cory), Edith (Jack), Eleanor (Paddy), Violet and 2 sister in laws Lillian and Olive. She was predeceased by her parents Ernest and Dorothy Roberts, her 1st husband John Marcolli, her husband Alfred Ife, an infant son Edward Marcolli, a great granddaughter Mollie, 6 siblings Fred, Ernie, Dick, Phyllis, Alice and Mary, 4 brother in laws Abe, Wes, Stan and David and 1 sister in law Mabel. You are at peace now Mom and we will all miss you very much. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca
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A DRAW FOR A GOOD CAUSE Judy Stanley, fund raising chair for the Robertson Memorial United Church, hands a cheque to Lionel Rundberg. Rundberg was the winner of the fund raising draw, worth $1,000. Funds raised from the draw go toward helping with programs within the church. Photo by Jillian Trainor
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