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Meet the new regional publisher

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Vintage cars breeze through Nakusp

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Students go hungry for a good cause Full story on page 7

Taylor Moody, Jayda Pederson-Bodnar, and Maria Vazquez smile after completing the 30 Hour Famine. The three were among many students at NSS to take part in the event.

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Some schools within SD 10 projected to have higher enrollment levels JILLIAN TRAINOR Arrow Lakes News

While enrollment levels have been fairly steady for schools in the district, Lucerne Elementary Secondary School is experiencing an increase in registration. They are projected to go from 83 students to 95 students for the 2016-2017 school year. Edgewood Elementary School is also projected to see an increase in its student population. They currently have 19 students, but could see an increase to 23 students. Asbestos project School districts are being encouraged by WorkSafe BC to have all school buildings tested for asbestos and to identify potential removal if asbestos exists. Asbestos was regularly used in building for a period of time. Most school buildings had the asbestos removed or boarded up. WorkSafe is asking school districts to find out if there is any asbestos in any of the schools in the province that might need to have it removed. Art Olson, manager of operations for SD 10 is pursuing the matter and will report to the board once a plan has

been developed.

Board meeting frequency There has been discussion within the school board about how often regular meetings should take place. Currently, the board meets every two weeks. One meeting is for the Education Partnership Committee, the other is for the regular board meeting. Some question whether it would be better to host these meetings on the same night. The board has previously hosted both meetings in one night, usually before a school vacation, such as Christmas or March break. One reason is it would take pressure off of staff members in the district. A lot of staff time goes into the meetings, both before and after. Having both meetings on the same night would help alleviate some of that pressure. The topic will continue to be discussed. Edgewood School work week After much thought, Edgewood Elementary School will be going back to a four day week. The new work week would start at the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year.

There have been concerns from parents in the past, because sometimes a four day week would have had students in class for only two or three of the four days because of PD days or staff holidays. A calendar has been designed so every week at EES would be a four day week. During the 2015-2016 school year, EES has operated on a four to five day week. Wiring at Lucerne School Testing has been done at Lucerne Elementary Secondary School in regard to the strength of the wifi signal within the school. Safety emissions when standing directly under one of the wireless access points when it is turned on is lower than when playing on the street, playground, or soccer field with the wireless turned off by at least one third. This is fairly significant. The goal when setting up the wireless system at Lucerne was to respond to the concern from parents and employees to ensure the lowest emission rates possible. The next Education Partnership Committee meeting takes place on May 10, at 7 p.m. The next school board meeting takes place on May 31 at 7 p.m.

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MACKENZIE CARTER Why have you decided to take part in the Arrow Lakes Ambassador Program? I have decided to participate in the Arrow Lakes Ambassador Program because I feel that the program teaches young adults invaluable skills and builds confidence. Skills that are learned are public speaking, posture and poise, gracefulness, and how to respond to impromptu questions.

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What would you like to get out of this program? My expectations for this program are to have fun, learn to be comfortable in front of a big audience, and make some wonderful high school memories. How long have you lived in the Nakusp area? Tell us about your family. I moved to Trout Lake in 2008 from Revelstoke. We then moved to Nakusp in 2011. I live with my mom, brother, and step-dad, while my dad lives in Revelstoke. What are some of your hobbies, interests plans and dreams? What do you plan to do when you graduate from high school? I love to dance, act, hang out with my friends, read, go camping, and go to the beach. When I graduate, I plan to move to Brisbane, Australia and go to Law School. Do you have a job? If so, where do you work and what do you do? Last summer I worked at the K2 Rotor Lodge as a housekeeper. Throughout the school year I worked part-time at the Broadway Deli. I am currently looking for work.

What would you like to get out of this program? I’m looking forward to learning new skills that will carry me into my future. Skills including how to speak confidently in public/to a audience, learning how to conduct myself in friendly competition, and learning how to be pleasant and tolerant with others in any situation. How long have you lived in the Nakusp area? Tell us about your family. I have lived in Nakusp since my parents brought me home after being born in Vernon Hospital. I am an only child to a widowed father, with lots of support from many family members on both my mom’s and my dad’s side. What are some of your hobbies, interests plans and dreams? What do you plan to do when you graduate from high school? My hobbies include playing soccer, volleyball, and badminton, with past experience in hockey and figure skating. I enjoy spending time on puzzles and hanging out with friends. My goal for post-graduation is to attend college/university to pursue a career in the medical field. Do you have a job? If so, where do you work and what do you do? Currently I am a barista at What’s Brewing on Broadway. Job duties include the making of specialty coffees and other beverages, greeting and serving customers, and helping co-workers with food preparation.

Have you travelled anywhere? If so, where did you go? If not, where would you like to go? When I was three years old I travelled around Australia for three months and visited all of my dad’s family. I am really looking forward to going back.

Have you travelled anywhere? If so, where did you go? If not, where would you like to go? Two years ago my grandma took me, along with my aunt and two cousins, to Disneyland. There are still many places in the world I would like to go.

Last but not least, give your thoughts on living in the Arrow Lakes. I love living on the Arrow Lakes because of its natural beauty. Within a 20 minute drive we have five different natural hot springs. The lake is calm, quiet, and peaceful for swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, and tubing. It is a safe environment which allows freedom. We are a close-knit community.

Last but not least, give your thoughts on living in the Arrow Lakes. My roots and my family and friends are here, and I enjoy the convenience and beauty of the lakes and mountains. However, I’m looking forward to experiencing the hussle and bussle of a larger city and what it may have to offer. I will always look forward to coming back home for frequent visits.

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KENNEDY PAZURIK Why have you decided to take part in the Arrow Lakes Ambassador Program? It’s kind of a family tradition. My grandma, two of my aunts, and my mom were all part of the Arrow Lakes Ambassadors Program. Because it has been in my family’s history I have wanted to be a part of it for as long as I can remember.

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Maintaining trails has become a little bit easier for the Nakusp and Area Community Trails Society this season. They society received a portion of the $5,060 in funding from the Nakusp and Area Community Forest (NACFOR) to help with things like maintenance. NACFOR gave the society $4,500 to begin with, which is about 90 per cent of the grant. Once the project is completed and a project completion report has been filed, the society will receive the rest of the funding. Supporting the Trail Society is important for NACFOR. “One of our goals for the community forest is to support recreation, and this is one of the ways we can help recreation in the area,” said Kathy Smith, president of NACFOR. “We’re quite happy to be able to help with that. In order for funding to be approved, the board has to see if the application meets the criteria needed, such as what the funding would be for, like education or recreation for instance. They also decide if the application warrants full

or partial support. The society currently maintains 10 trails, which in itself is a big job. It’s made even bigger when maintenance is done on a volunteer basis. While volunteers were plentiful in the beginning, they’ve dwindled a bit in the last few years. “The volunteer basis was really good in the beginning,” said Bianca Neiderhardt, treasurer and a director for the society. “At some point six to eight people came out to help for a morning, or half a day, and it dwindled down over the years.” Neiderhardt said the biggest chunk of work is happening right now, because the trails, along with the access roads that lead to them, are now snow free. She pointed out the importance of maintaining clear trails for everyone in the community. “If you go hiking and you’ve got a tree across, you can sometimes climb over, or climb under, but it’s not feasible for everybody. Not everyone has the same fitness level. They might be able to walk the distance, but they might not be able to climb up. It’s way more enjoyable to walk on a cleared trail.”

April warmest locally since 1965 Last month was the warmest April since record keeping began at the Castlegar airport in 1965. According to the Southeast Fire Centre, the mean monthly temperature was 12.2 degrees — 3.4 degrees warmer than the normal 8.8. The previous record was April 1980 with a mean temperature of 10.8 degrees. An upper ridge of high pressure over southern BC resulted in mainly sunny skies and unseasonably warm temperatures during the first few days of April, forecasters Ron Lakeman and

Jesse Ellis wrote. Record daily highs were set on the 1st, 3rd, 18th, 19th, and 20th. The warmest temperature of the month (27.5 degrees) occurred on the afternoon of the 18th, which fell short of the all-time record for the month of 28.2 set on April 27, 1980. A few Pacific systems produced showers, the most significant on the 4th and during the night of the 23rd. Rain was recorded on 10 days, four fewer than average during April. Overall precipitation was 32.1 mm, compared to the typical 59.3 mm.

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Black Press newspapers in the West Kootenay/Boundary have a new publisher. Eric Lawson took over Monday at the helm of the Nelson Star, Castlegar News, Rossland News, Trail Times, West Kootenay Advertiser, Grand Forks Gazette, Creston Valley Advance, Arrow Lakes News, and Boundary Creek Times. Lawson and his wife Linda have just moved to Nelson from Manitoba, where he was the publisher of the Brandon Sun. He says it’s part of their gradual lifelong journey from the Atlantic to the Pacific. “My wife and I were both born in a hospital in St John’s, Nfld. that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, and we say we have been trying to get to the Pacific ever since. We have been moving steadily west. For me it is an experience of getting to know the whole country. We have visited BC a number of times and loved it here and looked for an opportunity to move here. When this opportunity came along, all the pieces seemed to fit.” Lawson has worked in community newspapers for decades. “My first job when I got out of college was as a reporter and photographer at a community newspaper in Truro, Nova Scotia, and I have worked in community media ever since, for 30 years.” Since then he has worked in the Maritimes, Ontario, and Manitoba as a news editor, sales

manager, general manager, and publisher. “What I like about community newspapers is the connection you have to the communities you live in,” he says. “There is absolutely nothing that will connect you to your community faster than working in community media. Everywhere I have gone I have tried to be involved with the community, and tried to make sure that the newspapers reflected and were committed to the communities they served. I hope I am able to do that here as well. And I enjoy the variety — newspapers always give you lots of variety.” Lawson holds a master of arts from University of Western Ontario and an executive MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business in London, Ont. Asked about his views on the role of newspapers in the media world, and the financial challenges they often face, Lawson is optimistic. “I feel I am working in a vibrant industry. It never crosses my mind that I am not. I have worked with newspapers that were deeply connected to their communities and were successful. It is true we have to think about our online strategy and non-traditional competitors, but it has never crossed my mind that I was working in a failing industry. I don’t mean to be naive — I understand there are real challenges in the industry. But I think it is vibrant and has a future.” Lawson says he’s been active in all the communities he’s lived in. He was president of the

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Eric Lawson comes to the West Kootenay with three decades of community media Bill Metcalfe photo experience. Rotary Club in Brandon and involved in the Chamber of Commerce. He and his wife were board members of the YMCA. As dog lovers and the owners of a Siberian Husky, Lawson and his wife have also been involved in supporting animal shelters. To the people of the West Kootenay, Lawson, interviewed on a sunny 25 degree afternoon, says “Wow, is the weather ever nice! I hope we will be given an opportunity to settle into the community on a personal level and a professional level and give back. I want to jump in with both feet, get to know the communities, get to know the people, and get started.” Lawson replaces Chuck Bennett, who had been group publisher since 2007.

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Another successful weekend for the Outdoor Education Program JILLIAN TRAINOR Arrow Lakes News

It was another successful weekend for Nakusp Secondary School’s (NES) Outdoor Education Program (OEP). A group of six students from the program went to the Kamloops Rod & Gun Show on April 23 and 24, selling handmade flashers and tinder kits. This is the first time a group from the program has gone to the Kamloops show, which is one of the largest gun and sportsman shows in British Columbia. The group was contacted by the Rod & Gun Club in Kamloops to find out if they were interested in participating. “They really wanted us there,” said Dorian Boswell, the instructor for the OEP. “They thought it was really neat, what we were doing.” The show takes up three hockey rinks, with every rink filled with tables and booths. The OEP

group had a booth in the breezeway between two of the rinks. This meant people had to pass by the OEP booth to get from one rink to another. Because fires aren’t allowed indoors at the show, the group had two booths, one inside, and one for demonstrations outside. There was always at least two students working at each booth, but Boswell ensured they all got some time to check out what they wanted to see at the show. By the end of the weekend, their gross sales were $4,525, with the tinder boxes outselling the flashers. At the end of the weekend, the group received a very pleasant surprise. “At the end of the show one guy walked up to our booth and said ‘Congratulations, you just won second place.’ and he gave us this plaque,” said Boswell. “We were like ‘Second place for what?’ He said they have a competition to see who’s booths are the best.

We didn’t know there was a competition.” While the win was a surprise, the students were left wondering what the criteria was for judgement. They plan on coming back next year, with the aim of taking first place instead. When doing the trips, Boswell tries to mix it up. Some of the students who go on the trips have done this before, while for others, it’s their first time. Eric Vierra was one of the new students. He enjoyed the opportunity to take part in the trip, and was impressed that a group from high school could hold their own against companies that have done this for many years. “It’s cool that a high school can go to a gun and boat show and be so successful,” he said. “I think that’s pretty sweet compared to all these guys that have been doing this for multiple years.” Having parents at the show turned out to be a big help as

well. Cameron Mackintosh’s father, Coleman, was one of the chaperones for the trip. He was challenging people at the booth to see who could light a fire faster. If the challenger could light the fire faster, Coleman would buy a starter kit for them. He never had to buy one. While most of the people who stopped by the OEP booths were very nice, the group did get the odd crank. “The first day, half an hour until it opened, this older guy comes up and he pulls out this really fancy lighter and says ‘I’ve got something much better, it’s called a lighter,’” said Mackintosh. “I said the lighter was good, but how was it going to work when it runs out of butane? He just walked off.” It doesn’t look like the OEP group will be slowing down any time soon. They attended another boat show in Vernon this past weekend, and will be getting ready for more shows soon.

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Thank you from the Arrow Lakes Hospital Auxiliary JILLIAN TRAINOR Arrow Lakes News

With Auxiliary Day taking place on May 10, the Arrow Lakes Hospital Auxiliary (ALHA) would like to take this time to thank the residents of the area for all the support they receive. The community has always been supportive of the auxiliary through the donations it receives for the Thrift Shop, which enables the auxiliary to help out not just the the hospital here in Nakusp, but other organizations with the Arrow Lakes. Some of the associations and people the auxiliary has been able to help as a result are: The Arrow Lakes Hospital and Minto House, bursaries for sec-

ondary school students, mature students, PALS, the Nakusp Public Library, and the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation (KLHF). The KLHF have recently given the ALHA and Award of Excellence. Because of the ALHA’s philanthropic efforts with the foundation, they have been given a gold level certificate for their contributions from 2015. The auxiliary has also helped the Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community Services in procuring some much needed equipment, like the medical monitor and generator at Halcyon House, along with a bus service for Better At Home. The ALHA looks forward to continuing to help the community for many years to come.

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Clamping down on tax evasion Spring has sprung across Canada, and with the return of the future civil or criminal prosecution, including any penalties warmer weather we have other annual traditions that come or fines. All that the clients had to do was agree to repay with this time of the year— hockey play-offs, getting together what they owed. with family at Easter and getting the garden We’d all like it if a government agency would ready for summer. Another spring activity is bend over backwards to help us if we actively one that we don’t tend to look forward to but tried to avoid paying our taxes, but I think that still needs to be done: filing of our income most of us have had very different experiences taxes. — and that’s not a bad thing. Canada Revenue Whether we do our own taxes or get a proAgency should be vigilant in ensuring that fessional to prepare them, the vast majority everyone pays their fair share and should be of Canadians take to this task every year and treating everyone the same in that way. This is pay their fair share. They do their part to help a matter of simple fairness, something that we ensure that the society that we have helped to expect to come from our government. build continues to keep providing for all of us. I believe that all Canadians must be treated But as we have seen recently in the news, fairly, regardless of income. My New Democrat some Canadians have both the intent and colleagues and I are determined to target tax RICHARD means to avoid or evade paying their fair share. evasion and take the necessary measures to We have seen the Panama Papers story, where protect the integrity of our tax system. We thousands of wealthy people around the world will continue to hold the Liberal government From The Hill have used shady tax havens to avoid paying to account to ensure that it walks the talk and their taxes. We have seen the case of KPMG, reinvests additional resources to target tax evawhich is accused of having used tax avoidance and evasion sion, as they promised to do during the election campaign. strategies for the accounts of a number of its clients. In this The government must maintain public trust, but that has been case, The Canada Revenue Agency allegedly offered amnesty seriously shaken with these recent stories. to multi-millionaire clients caught using their strategy on Richard Cannings is the MP for South Okanagan-West the Isle of Man. This allowed the clients to be free from any Kootenay

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Special Olympics BC (Nakusp) is part of an important non-profit sports organization with a goal of providing individuals having intellectual disabilities, the opportunity to enhance their lives and to celebrate personal achievement through positive sport experiences. Such experiences provide athletes with far more than just the physical benefits of improved health and athletic ability, notes Coordinator Hans Sparreboom. Participation in sports provides many opportunities for the athletes to develop social skills and cultivate friendships as well as striving for and achieving goals. In turn, this

leads to increasing the individual’s development of social skills, which enriches our lives overall. Research has shown that active participation helps to improve the health of participants. Athletes who participate in Special Olympics are found to have not only increased their sport skill level, but have also lost weight, improved their conditioning and increased their awareness of the need to ensure proper nutrition. Many athletes who participate within the program have the opportunity to become involved as role models for others who have intellectual disabilities. Involvement within our community branch helps ensure another important benefit: members of the general public gain a better appreciation of the abilities and gifts of individuals who have intellectual disabilities. This leads to the recognition that our Special Olympics athletes are valued members of society. In addition, coaches and volunteers also benefit from being involved, including secondary school

students through to retired sports enthusiasts, added Sparreboom. We believe that by volunteering in whatever capacity where appropriate, these individuals will learn valuable life lessons. In the case of SOBC (Nakusp) our local plans to meet with other teams in our region. The community will benefit financially from all of the attendees residing outside the area who are traveling to our community and will likely increase the level of tourism. Another important point to consider is that SOBC does not discriminate against individuals based on gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or income. Furthermore, we are proud of the fact that one of the guiding principles is that no individual shall be denied access to the programs, because they cannot afford to sign up. An example of the methods used to encourage sustainability of our local, is to undertake a variety of fundraising activities such as the regular sale of raffle tickets with the winners being able Eric Lawson

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to take home a generously filled Christmas or Easter basket of delicious foods and refreshments and various handcrafted items with all proceeds being used to support our local efforts. Another popular event is the draw for a special hockey stick which is donated by a well-known professional player. Details are usually carried along with a photograph of our lucky winners in the Arrow Lakes News, following the draw. It cannot be emphasized enough that all our volunteers, individual activity helpers and coaches as well as business donors including Home Hardware and Overwaitea (to mention just a couple of Nakusp area supporters who have been added to our growing list of regular donors), are greatly appreciated. Those wishing more information and in particular, those who are interested in becoming directly or indirectly involved in a voluntary capacity in future, may reach coordinator Hans Sparreboom at 250-2654202 for details.

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May 7, 1926 • Four young boys of the town had a narrow escape from drowning Saturday while playing on the log booms by the C.P.R. Wharf. The eldest boy, Roger Lidberg, 14, fell off a log and in so doing threw Fred Cusick, 11, in with him. His cousin, Charlie Campe, 11, jumped in to aid him as he knew Roger could not swim. Fred tried to push a log over to the struggling pair, buy they could not hold it. The fourth boy, Paul Bjorkland, 12, had the presence of mind to think of the C.P.R. life belt hanging on the box car and threw it to the struggling boys. At this stage, Mrs. Leary happened to hear the boys shouting and called Mr. Leary, who ran down to the lake to hastily form a raft of three logs. After much maneuvering, he managed to get tot the boys and one by one pulled them onto the raft. It was a narrow escape and an incident that could easily have proved fatal in the cold water. • Eric Levesque met with an accident with his “bug” Friday night on his way home from Box Lake. While driving slowly by Harlow’s ranch, the steering wheel disengaged and Eric found he had nothing but the wheel in his hands. He immediately threw the wheel and shut off the gas, applying the brakes but the car struck a bump and turned down the bank. The car eventually stopped after passing through a wire fence. In spite of injuries, all occupants turned up at the dance later. May 7, 1936 • A unique entertainment, “Blossom Time Inn,” opened May 1 in the Legion Hall under the auspices of the Pythian Sisters. The doors opened at 5 p.m. to a Boys Bugle Band demonstration, and people

filed in for dinner. The hall was decorated with Pythian banners, Japanese patterns and artificial and real flowers artistically displayed. A fortune telling booth, shooting gallery, fish pond and refreshment booth were all kept busy. Following dinner a short program was given. Afterwards, the floor was cleared for the horse race and dancing. • The three act play “Eyes of Love” was presented by the Arrow Park Players at the Burton Hall. The Community Hall was filled to capacity for the event and the cast received a big hand at the final curtain. The dance which followed was sponsored by the Ball Club, and was the best of the season, featuring music supplied by the local orchestra. May 9, 1946 • At a special meeting of the Nakusp Board of Trade Monday night in the Bluebird Cafe, it was decided to call a public meeting Friday in the Opera House to discuss the possibility of Nakusp adopting “Daylight Savings Time.” • Funeral services were held in New Denver this week for Beatrice Angrignon, 36, who died in Trail-Tadanac Hospital.

May 3, 1956 • Mr. and Mrs. Kaz Hoshizaki have purchased the Nakusp Laundry from K.P. Highland. They took over May 1, and will continue to provide laundry and dry cleaning service. • Twenty-four street blocks of Nakusp are being prepared for blacktop, but the Department of Public Works. Included in the program is the standardization of the highway from Box Lake to Nakusp in preparation of paving this year.

jumped 49 feet, 11 and a quarter inches in the “Triple Jump” competition at Washington State University, a jump only exceeded once this year. He also earned first in the long jump, reaching 23 feet, two inches, and was part of the winning relay team as well. • Mrs. Anna Erickson, 82, pioneer of the Silverton area, died in Nelson April 30. She and her husband came to settle in Silverton in 1912. May 5, 1976 • The Nakusp Cadet Corps., under leader Lt. Dave Gee, had its annual inspection Monday at Legion Branch #20. Best All-Around Cadet was Cpl. Raymond Kohout, Best Academic Cadets were Rosemarie Roberts and Ronert Orr. The Adventure Training Trophy went to Cpl. Kohout as well. • A memorial service was held Saturday for Stanley Williams, 72, who died of heart failure April 28. He was a pioneer of the Arrow Lakes area, arriving here in 1908. • Village Administrator Lloyd Mosely has resigned to take a post with the city of Nelson. • The youth of Burton raised $750 for the Hall with a “Dance-a-Thon” Friday evening. It continued into the wee hours of Saturday morning, and contestants were provided with a complimentary breakfast.

May 7, 1986 • Police are investigating four break and enters that happened between the evenings of May 1 and 2. Broadway Shell, Imperial Service Garage, Nakusp Meat and Deli and the Nakusp Natural Bakery were all broken into. The apparently hungry thieves stole money, May 5, 1966 meat and bread. Police are still • Barrie Johnson of Nakusp investigating.

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Left: Work by Teresa Weatherhead. Middle: One of Kate Tupper’s art pieces hung in the main room of the party. This was one of two light features Tupper had in the main room. She also had a piece of metal art on display. Jesse Booth performed at the Art Party on April 30. Booth was one of several local musicians who performed at the party. Jillian Trainor photos

Local Nakusp residents showcase art and creativity Nakusp. The party offered a chance for people to showcase their art and check out other forms of creativity. Art in all its forms were on display that

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Things were jumping at the Old Fire Hall on April 30 as people came out for Art Party

night. There were the more traditional mediums, such as paintings and photography, but there was also textile art, along with light fixture art and dance. The party came about

Volunteer Appreciation Tea for all Health Care Volunteers Saturday, May 7 2 to 4 p.m. at Halcyon House

because there don’t seem to be many spaces in the area for people to showcase their work. Almost every room available in the fire hall was used. The area that normally hosts the farmer’s market on weekends was turned into an open area featuring light fixture art, a bar, and a DJ table. The back room featured paintings and photographs, along with a textile art piece made by Sweet Pea Creations, a photo booth, and a bike made by Kate Tupper. Tupper was one of the organizers for the event. “I’ve travelled to lots of places and have seen

different activities that other towns are having,” she said. “I wanted Nakusp to have that too.” While there was much to see on the main level of the fire hall, there was plenty upstairs as well. A mini stage had been set up in one corner, where performers could do their thing. Easels featuring a variety of work by a local ladies art group were in another area of the room. One feature that stood out to many people was the variety of artwork which had been hung on a puppy crate. The artist, Deirdre Dore, used the crate out of necessity. “We were told we

weren’t allowed to put anything on the walls,” she said. “It was kind of challenging to hang paintings if you don’t have easels.” She thinks having an event like this in Nakusp is important to the community. “There are so many talented artists here, and other artists that want to come next year, and just great stuff going on.” It wasn’t just local residents who were impressed with the event. “I think it’s a really great event that brings a lot of people together,” said Cheyanna Shypitka. “I think it’s a super great thing for a small town.”

Shypitka lives in South Slocan, and loved how lively the event was, especially compared with the Spring Fling that takes place in Castlegar each year. “A lot of Castlegar events are funded by Columbia Basin Trust, so they have certain obligations to uphold, it’s a lot more formal,” she said. “With this, there’s a lot more camaraderie and friendliness that’s not present at events that I’ve been to recently.” The event was a first for Nakusp, but if the reaction from those in attendance was anything to go by, it won’t be the last.

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Submitted by Andreea Myhal Last Thursday Nelsonbased vocalist Laura Landsberg and her 5-piece band performed at the Bonnington Arts Centre, courtesy of Columbia Basin Trust, the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, and the Arrow Lakes Arts Council. Along with her band, Laura performed some jazzy, soulful takes on rock classics, tinged with a pinch of country for good measure. The audience swayed with Van Morrison’s “Into the Mystic”, Credence Clearwater Revivals’s “Have You Ever Seen the Rain”, and Prince’s “Purple Rain”, among other popu-

lar tunes. Some of the musical offerings came off her new album released earlier this year and entitled “A Simple Twist”, which is available for purchase on her website, in case you missed the concert. Joining Laura on this tour, is her husband and guitar player Paul Landsberg. Rounding out the troupe were Rob Fahie on bass, Tony Ferraro on drums, and special guest Ben Beveridge on violin, mandolin, and slide guitar. “There’s nothing better than touring with a band of respected musicians with an album that people will easily find a connection to,” said Landsberg. “I had such a wonderful

Laura Landsberg performs during her show at the Bonnington Arts Centre on April 28. Landsberg performed a variety of classic rock hits, such as “Up Around The Bend”, “Into the Mystic”, and “Purple Rain”. Andreea Myhal photos

time recording these incredible songs in a new way.” Landsberg generously donated a pair of her CDs, which will be auctioned

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Going hungry for a good cause JILLIAN TRAINOR Arrow Lakes News

Students at Nakusp Secondary School (NSS) got the chance to experience what it was like to really be hungry as they took part in the 30 Hour Famine, an event hosted by World Vision. The famine was first started in Calgary, Alberta in 1971 when a 17 year old girl and 14 of her friends staged an event in a church basement to see what it was like to be hungry, and to raise money and awareness for children suffering during a famine. The event now takes place in 21 countries across the world. For the event, students went almost completely without food from noon on April 29 to about 7:30 p.m. on April 30. They were allowed to eat rice part way through the famine, but only about a cup. Students were allowed to drink as much water as they wanted, but juice was only allowed at certain times to help keep their blood sugar levels up. Participants also stayed at NSS overnight. They were allowed to use the library, the gym, the foods lab, and one of the classrooms. The famine at the school was thought up by the Interact Club. “It was my idea to have the famine because my sister did it when she was in high school,” said Carmen Larder, president of the Interact Club. “I always wanted to, but they stopped doing it once I got to high school.” To help keep their minds off their hunger, the students played board games, watched movies, and even had a period for reflection, writing in a journal to reflect on how the famine was affecting them, and how their views have changed about world hunger. “It really opens up people’s eyes to the reality of it, and puts us in other people’s shoes, even if it’s just

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Students play a game of Skip Bo during the 30 Hour Famine. This was one of many activities that took place during the famine. Other activities included movies, board games, even a round or two of sardines. Jillian Trainor photo

for a little bit,” said Larder. “We also raise money for World Vision to help fight world hunger.” Knowing they were able to raise money for World Vision helped students as they went hungry. “It feels good,” said Madison Rahn. “It feels like I’m making a mark on this world.” Though they were hungry, they knew their hunger was only temporary, while for others, this constant hunger is part of their reality. “It makes us feel the difficulty of hungry people,” said Oliver Kang. “It’s a really useful education for us.” Bill Gao, a friend of Kang’s, agreed. “We eat every day, so we should feel very thankful because if we’re hungry, we can eat. But right now, we feel hungry, and we know how hungry people feel.”

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR May 5 Mother Goose @ Nakusp Public Library. Free drop-in for ages 0-3 and their parents/caregivers. Songs, rhymes, and snacks. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. May 5 Strong Start @ Nakusp Strong Start Building in NES. 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free drop-in school-based early learning program for children age 0-6. May 5 Nakusp T’ai Chi @ the Legion 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Call Ruth 265-3353. May 5 Nerd Night (Magic Cards) @ Nakusp Youth Centre. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 5 Bingo @ Nakusp Legion. 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. May 5 Darts Night @ Nakusp Legion. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. May 5 Men’s Night @ Nakusp Centennial Golf Club. Starts at 4 p.m. Prizes to be won and much fun to be had! Green fees are half price for non-members. For more information call the pro shop @265-4531. May 5 African Drumming Group @ Move on the Kusp at 7:15 p.m. Bring your own drum. New drummers welcome. May 5 Drop-in Badminton for adults and NSS Students @ NSS Gym. Every Tuesday & Thursday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your own racket and non-marking inside shoes. Beginners welcome! $3 drop in fee. For more information contact Lee-Anne @ 265-3326. May 6 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. May 6 Fringe Friday Market @ Old Fire Hall Collective, Nakusp. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m May 6 Outside Activity/Drop In @ Nakusp Youth Centre. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 6 Games Night @ Nakusp Legion. Come play Wii, darts, pool, or bring a game from home. Bring a friend or two along. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. May 6 Loose your Muse – Coffee House @ Old Fire Hall Collective, Nakusp. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday Night Coffee House Open mic: Play an instrument, sing, tell a joke, recite a poem, or have a good rant. Bring your guitar; keyboard supplied. Hang out, discuss and interact. May 7 PALS Annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale @ Valley Foods’ Parking Lot. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 7 Farmer’s Market @ Old Fire Hall Collective, Nakusp. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 7 Community Choir practice @ Saddleback Church. 1 p.m. 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.

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May 8 AA Meeting 5 p.m. to 6 p.m @ the Terra Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more information call 265-4216.

May 10 The Articulators Toastmasters meeting @ Nakusp Selkirk College. Public is always welcome to attend. 7 p.m. start.

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Pre-sale tickets only $10 Available at K2 Rotor Lodge, Edgewood Store & Fauquier Store May 9 Strong Start @ Edgewood Elementary School. 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Free drop-in school-based early learning program for children age 0-6.

May 10 Drop-in Badminton for adults and NSS Students @ NSS Gym. Every Tuesday & Thursday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your own racket and non-marking inside shoes. Beginners welcome! $3 drop in fee. For more information contact Lee-Anne @ 265-3326. May 11 Strong Start @ Fauquier Communication Centre. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free drop-in school-based early learning program for children age 0-6. May 11 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. May 11 Coffee @ Nakusp Senior’s Centre. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

May 9 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.

May 11 Strong Start @ Edgewood Elementary School. 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free drop-in school-based early learning program for children age 0-6.

May 9 Strong Start @ Burton Learning Centre. 12:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Free dropin school-based early learning program for children age 0-6.

May 11 Ambassador’s Tea @ Nakusp & Area District Auditorium. 6:30 p.m. Come out to meet and greet the five young lady Ambassadors.

May 9 Ready, Set, Learn @ Edgewood Elementary School. Free program designed to provide children and families with an opportunity to participate in a series of play-based learning activities within the school setting to help your child get ready for school. For children ages 3-4.

May 11 Poker Night @ the Leland Hotel. It’s free and beginners are welcome. 7 p.m. start. For more information contact Dan @ 265-3314.

May 9 BC Transit Bus to Nakusp Hot Springs.The bus leaves Overwaitea at 1:15 p.m. and arrives back in Nakusp at 3:55 p.m. Cost is $1.25 one way, or $2.50 round trip. May 9 Bridge @ Nakusp Senior’s Centre, every Monday 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $2.50, and beginners welcome. May 9 Nakusp Village Council Meeting @ Nakusp Village Office at 6:30 p.m. Public is welcome to attend. May 10 Pitter Patter Play Group @ Nakusp Strong Start Building in NES. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. A drop-in group for parents/caregivers and children ages 0 - 2 ½. May 10 Nakusp T’ai Chi @ the Legion 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Call Ruth 265-3353. May 10 Strong Start @ Nakusp Strong Start Building in NES. 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free drop-in school-based early learning program for children age 0-6. May 10 Ladies Night @ Nakusp Centennial Golf Club. Starts at 4 p.m. Prizes to be won, and much fun to be had! Green fees

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May 11 AA Meeting from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ the Terra Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more information call 265-4216. May 12 Recycling Day in Nakusp! Leave your recycling on the curb in clear blue bags, for 7 a.m. pick-up.

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Arts Council to present final concert of the season On May 8 the Arrow Lakes District Arts Council will be presenting pianist Sarah Hagen, the last of this season’s Concert Series. Because it takes place on Mother’s Day, this concert will be held at 2 p.m. in the Bonnington Arts Centre. This way, families can take mom out to lunch, then bring her to the concert, or take her to the concert and out to dinner afterwards. When as a child Sarah Hagen first understood what it meant to pull notes off a page, throw them into the air, and wonder at their magical effects, she knew that music would forever be her life. “I was recently asked what inspires me,” she said. “This is both an impossible question and a no-brainer. Everything inspires me: my astounding colleagues, strange dreams after a midnight feast with friends, three words strung together in a novel, a ridiculous joke, baskets of poignant memories.” Sarah Hagen has been heard in concert halls and on airwaves throughout North America and Europe. Her interpretations have been described as outstandingly inventive, performed with infinite skill. She is the BC Touring Council’s 2015 Artist of the Year. On May 8 at 2 p.m., come join us for a wonderful afternoon of piano music, at the Bonnington Arts Centre. Tickets will be available at the Bon Marche/ Dollar Store until 4 p.m. on Saturday, then at the door. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

Inonoaklin recreation committee to hold dance in Edgewood A dance with live band will be held Saturday, May 7 at the Edgewood Legion hall. The Inonoaklin Recreation Committee (IRC) will host the event featuring the debut public performance of a newly formed seven piece local band, The Edgewood Smoke Hounds. The high energy ensemble will be performing Rock n’ Roll from the 50s to now. Profits from beverage sales will go to the IRC and help fund future events in its calendar. The band features Brad Fenton on guitar and vocals. Well known in the area and throughout BC for his band the Rippin’ Rattlers, Brad is glad of the opportunity for the band to finally strut its stuff in front of a live audience. Jessica Godtmark from Nakusp will be contributing her powerhouse voice and stage presence. Also on vocals is Edgewood local Holly Brindamour, who is eager to belt it out live. Lindsay Jennifer from Burton will be playing

keyboards and singing. “The four vocals up front and the incredible harmonies make it a real treat,” says Fenton. Glen Gilmour will be on lead guitar and is contributing a top line PA system, stage set up and lights for the event. Darren Dolman from Lumby fills out the bottom end with tasteful melodic bass playing that is always in the groove. Sean Kupser, also of Edgewood will be the drummer/percussionist for the show and can’t wait to play. The doors open at the Edgewood Legion hall at 7 p.m. and the band starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the Edgewood General Store, J & S Snacks in Fauquier, and the K2 Rotor Lodge in Nakusp. No minors allowed at this event. The IRC welcomes all to come enjoy a night of dancing and fun featuring great local talent to support of our local communities in raising funds for the IRC. For more information please phone 250-2690029.

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Mirror Lake hosted Kootenay’s first bonspiel GREG NESTEROFF

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One hundred twenty-fourth in an alphabetical series on West Kootenay/Boundary place names Mirror Lake was first mentioned in the Nelson Miner of March 7, 1896: “The Kaslo Curling Club which, with the exception of one at Golden is the only curling club in BC, held its annual bonspiel on Tuesday, 3rd inst., on Mirror lake, three miles from Kaslo.” The club was only formed in November 1895, so this was in fact the first bonspiel held in the Kootenays — Horace D. Bucke won a medal given by the Manitoba branch of the Royal Caledonian Club. A history compiled by the Kaslo and District Women’s Institute in 1956 stated: “The community of Mirror Lake was named from a small picturesque lake surrounded by mountains which protect it from winds, thus leaving the surface of the water smooth and reflective as a mirror, from which the name derives.” For years, a Nelson company cut and sold ice from the lake. Mirror Lake had another claim to fame: its post office, which opened in 1909 and closed in 1970, was allegedly featured in Ripley’s Believe it or Not! as the world’s smallest. The cartoon has proved elusive, but it certainly was tiny, about the size of a toolshed. It now sits next to the SS Moyie in Kaslo. MOLLY GIBSON LANDING This spot on Kootenay Lake took its name for a mine up Kokanee Creek which was first mentioned in the Vancouver Daily World of June 2, 1896: “The Crusader group, consisting of five claims, bonded for $50,000 … resembles the Molly Gibson of Aspen, Col., in all of its characteristics.” Both the Colorado and Kokanee Creek Molly Gibson mines proved to be major producers. But ours is best known as the site of one of West Kootenay’s deadliest disasters: on Christmas Day 1902, an avalanche struck the bunkhouse, killing nine men. Molly Gibson Landing was first mentioned in the Nelson Tribune of Sept. 5, 1900: “Three cars of tramway outfit for the Molly Gibson mine were received yesterday from Illecillewaet and forwarded

Top: Mirror Lake’s post office, which operated 1909 to 1970, was claimed to be the smallest in the world. Bottom: Mirror Lake is seen in ca. 1940s-1950s postcard. Mirror Lake’s post office, which operated 1909 to 1970, was claimed to be the smallest in the world. Greg Nesteroff collection to Molly Gibson landing.” The Molly Gibson post office operated from June to October 1911, when the name was changed to Kokanee. A second Molly Gibson post office operated from August 1912 to November 1915, although it’s unclear whether it was at the mine site or at the landing. CORRECTION: A caption last week that accompanied this column was duplicated. One of the ads depicted, for the Mineral City townsite, appeared in the Nelson Miner of June 12, 1897.

Convergence Writers’ Weekend May 13 to 14 Some West Kootenay environmentalists have found a unique way of joining the audience converging on Silverton, BC to attend the Convergence Writers’ Weekend May 13 to 14. Members and supporters of Kootenays for a Pipeline-Free BC will leave Nelson, BC May 12 to cycle through the Slocan Valley in time to arrive in Silverton for the evening opening event of the writers’ weekend. The weekend features two well-known environmental authors participating in talks, workshops and panel discussions on the theme of “The Spirit in the Landscape.” “It’s great we can ride to the Convergence weekend in Silverton,” said ride co-organizer Keith Wiley. “The gathering’s topic is a lot of what riding the Kootenay Loop is about: feeling the spirit of this beautiful place.” Wiley, a co-host of Kootenay Co-op Radio’s EcoCentric program, helped organize two previous “Bikes Not Pipes” tours of the Nelson-New DenverKaslo-Nelson loop to protest the proposed Enbridge and Kinder

Morgan pipelines in 2014 and 2015. “Self-powered transport is going to be a bigger part of our clean energy future, and we can enjoy it now,” Wiley said. “This year’s tour is about a wonderful ride through a beautiful landscape and about keeping in mind that we’re moving to a new future.” Headline speakers at Silverton are Sharon Butala of Calgary, best known for her 1994 memoir of Saskatchewan ranch life, The Perfection of the Morning, and J. Edward Chamberlin of Halfmoon Bay, BC, whose If This Is Your Land, Where Are Your Stories?: Finding Common Ground (2003) explores how stories and songs locate people, including aboriginal groups worldwide, within a landscape. More information about the Convergence Writers’ Weekend, including how to register, is available at www.heartsrest. com/convergence/convergencewriters-retreat The Bikes Not Pipes ride will leave Nelson at noon May

12 and overnight in Winlaw, arriving at Silverton the next day. Following the close of the Convergence Writers’ Weekend, the tour will leave Silverton on May 14, overnight in Kaslo, and reach Nelson on May 15. More information, including how to participate, is available from Wiley at 250-777-2020, John Alton at 250-777-1504, or email: noenbridgepipeline@gmail.com. Wiley stresses that riders are welcome to join in at any stage of the ride. The sponsoring organization for the Bikes Not Pipes tours, Kootenays for a PipelineFree BC, is a Nelson advocacy group that raises awareness about the dangers of oil pipeline development and other environmental threats. Previous C onvergence Writers’ Weekends were held in New Denver in 2012 and 2013. Financial support for this year’s convergence has come from the ProVision Fund of the BC Conference of the United Church, Area H of the Regional District of Central Kootenay, and the Columbia Basin Trust.

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Alexander, John Finch March 27, 1926 April 16, 2016 John was born in Barrhead, Alberta where his parents homesteaded. With his parents and sisters he later moved to Vancouver where he resided for quite a number of years. He worked alongside his father in the shipyards, and moved to a short career in logging after the passing of his father. John enlisted in the army in 1944 until his honourable discharge in 1946. After his discharge, John went to hard rock mining in Fairview, earning his blasting certificate. He was working at the Bluebell mine in Riandell until the strike of 1954. He then went back to logging, driving gravel truck. In 1957, John met his wife, Agnes Anne Marshall, whom he married March 17, 1959. John went to work for Celgar as a tugboat captain until his retirement in 1981. John and Agnes lived their lives in the Arrow Park area, raising cattle and loving their gardening time together. John had a passion for both hunting and fishing, spending many years doing both with various family members, friends, and neighbours.

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John served as President of the Rod & Gun Club in Nakusp. Also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #20. John joined the Masonic Lodge in 1983, and served in many capacities. John lived a wonderful life. He was blessed to have many friends. John is remembered for his charm, wit, and his positive attitude. After a brief illness, John passed away at Arrow Lakes Hospital in Nakusp. John was predeceased by his parents, parentsin-law, and his 2 sisters. Left to mourn is his loving wife of 57 years, Agnes, brother in-law Stan Hampton of Vernon; nephews he spent lots of time with; John (Irene) Carachelo of Barriere, Bart (Linda) Hampton of Strathmore. Also grandchildren Jason (Sonia) Peters, Candice (Charles) Harder, and great grandchildren; Riana, Kailey, Liam and Jayden, all of Edmonton. Also many other nieces and nephews. A funeral was held at the United Church in Nakusp, on April 22, with arrangements by Valley Funeral Home. Always remembered.

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What’s happening in NAKUSP LEGION? Meat draws are held every Saturday- 4PM, 5PM & 6PM

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EDGEWOOD & AREA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION SERVICE & EDGEWOOD & AREA ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION HALL FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION SERVICE Assent voting (referenda) has been scheduled for SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016 to establish the EDGEWOOD AND AREA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION SERVICE and the EDGEWOOD AND AREA ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION HALL FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION SERVICE, WITH THE PARTICIPATING AREA BEING A PORTION OF ELECTORAL AREA K. IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ASSENT VOTING OPPORTUNITY, MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY VOTERS LIST by contacting: Regional District of Central Kootenay Office (Randy Matheson or Anitra Winje) 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, B.C. Phone: (250) 352-6665 / Toll Free: 1-800-268-7325 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) ADVANCE ELECTOR REGISTRATIONS will only be accepted until close of business on Friday, May 20, 2016. For those electors not on the voters list who register to vote on voting day, two pieces of identification will be required (at least one with a signature) to prove both residency and identity of the elector. ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS RESIDENT ELECTORS: ❧ age 18 or older; and ❧ a Canadian citizen; and ❧ a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration; and ❧ a resident of the Service Area of the Regional District of Central Kootenay for which the vote is taking place for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; and ❧ not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: ❧ age 18 or older; and ❧ a Canadian citizen; and ❧ a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration; and ❧ a registered owner of real property either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust; in the Service Area of the Regional District of Central Kootenay for which the vote is taking place for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; and ❧ not entitled to register as a resident elector; and ❧ not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law; and ❧ if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on these matters, contact the following persons: Randy Matheson, Chief Election Officer Anitra Winje, Deputy Chief Election Officer Phone (250) 352-6665 or 1-800-268-7325 R. Matheson, Chief Election Officer

Residents of Nakusp were in for a treat on April 29 as Classic Car Adventures held their annual Hagerty Spring Thaw. Top: The Thaw is a budget-minded driving adventure for pre-1979 touring and sports cars. The drive takes different routes every year. Middle: A 1959 356 A Porsche. Bottom: A Speed 25 from the 1920s. Jillian Trainor photos

Winlaw Water Day returns WINLAW — Every year around this time, folks in the Slocan Valley get together just to share their love of water. This year the event will be taking place on Saturday, May 7 running from noon to midnight, based out of Mama Sita`s Cafe in Winlaw. During the day there will be an outdoor market with a wide range of vendors and community groups set up around the restaurant. There will be a special kids zone where crafts and face painting will take place. A special feature this year will be a puppet theater happening throughout the afternoon for everyone to enjoy. A popular feature of the annual event is the parade to the Slocan River. Led by the Samba Marching Band, followed by a colourful collection of dancers and assorted water lovers of all ages. The parade flows down to the Slocan River where everyone once again re-commit themselves to protecting and recognizing the value of water to our community. The parade begins at 1:30 p.m., but come early to enjoy all the festivities. Throughout the day and evening, live music will be taking place with many popular local and regional performers taking the stage. Some of those include Red Eyed Soul, Lil`Dave and the Blues Wave, Father Paul and the Fireside Prophets, the Cedar Creek Stringband, and many more. Just like the diversity of the Slocan valley, there`ll be something for every musical taste. The entertainment will take place outside during the day and move inside as the evening cools. There is still space for more vendors and commu-

Locals gather to share their love of water at last year’s Winlaw Water Day event. Craig Lawrence photo nity groups who may wish to participate. A donation from the event will be going to the food bank in Slocan. To get involved, visit the Facebook page for Mama Sita`s Cafe. Mama Sita`s Cafe is located on Highway 6, aprox 30 km north of the Hwy 3A junction. As this is always a popular event, drivers are asked to use caution when passing through the area.