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CONCERT SERIES BEGINSPAGE 9

CMH and K2 bring energy and enthusiasm to new lodge

Nakusp boat launch plans ramp up with meeting

The Nakusp boat launch is back on the

table, and being actively discussed with Co-

lumbia Power Corporation (CPC).

Four CPC employees were on hand to

give the presentation of the plans and fi eld

any questions about the proposed boat ramp

on the evening of Oct. 3, 2012. Even with

short notice, a dozen interested people from

Nakusp, including Village staff, mayor and

councillors, were in attendance.

CPC Director of Stakeholder Relations

Audrey Repin started the presentation by

putting the Nakusp ramp in context of three

projects in the area that the company is tak-

ing on: completion of the road at Anderson

Point, upgrading the ramp at Edgewood, and

building the new boat launch here in Na-

kusp. Because CPC is taking over projects

from BC Hydro, the Oct. 3 meeting was to

discuss any issues that may arise from the

plans, which would be taken back to Hydro

for approval before the project gets the green

light.

Bill Smith, Senior Project Manager, went

through the plans in detail, explaining off

the bat that they hadn’t changed since BC

Hydro had been in charge of the project.

The boat launch is to be 16 metres in width,

made of concrete and slightly shorter than

the current one. Smith outlined the construc-

tion that would likely take place, although

he acknowledged it would depend on the ap-

proach of the contractor who was awarded

the tender.

Project Manager Krista Watts showed

underwater boulder clusters to be put in that

would serve as habitat for fi sh, perhaps blue-

listed species that serve as a food source for

larger lake fi sh.

Once the presentation was done, Repin

asked if there were derbies planned dur-

ing the projected timeline for construction,

which is estimated between March or late

April and early May.

Smith said they would be putting either

incentives or penalties in place to encourage

contractors to come to completion quickly

so the amount of time the ramp was out of

service is as short as possible.

One of the factors that will affect con-

struction are fl uctuating water levels, some-

thing that CPC will discuss with BC Hydro,

said Smith. Although long-term predictions

are not as accurate as shorter-term, he is hop-

ing that they can get a ballpark idea for when

low water will be this year to pass along to

contractors.

By Claire ParadisArrow Lakes News

See story page 10 The new boat ramp is scheduled to be in place by spring of 2013. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS

“If it was me in school today,” K2 pro-

skier Seth Morrison said, “well, I wouldn’t

be here, I’d be out in the mountains.”

Morrison, who has been skiing with K2

for 20 years and has started branching out

into mountaineering, wasn’t the only one

with a few words for NSS students.

The black-clad Morrison was one of

a dozen people from K2, mostly pro ski-

ers known in ski parlance as athletes, that

stopped by NSS on Wednesday, October 3.

The school tour was part of K2’s journey to

Nakusp to convert the Kuskanax Lodge into

the CMH K2 Rotor Lodge and forge connec-

tions with the community.

The change in signage and appearance at

the lodge heralds a new partnership between

the ski manufacturer and heli-skiing com-

pany. The collaboration is already wreaking

change on the winter season in Nakusp.

The assembly of world-class skiers – each

to spend a week with guests at the lodge this

winter – introduced themselves to the NSS

students, each conveying their friendliness

and down-to-earth nature through a quick

autobiographical sketch.

Pep Fuja started the intros off, beginning

by thanking Nakusp for being so welcom-

ing, and bringing a message to follow life’s

passions.

“Go out and do what you love,” Fuja told

the students. “Life is about fi nding those op-

portunities and capitalizing on them.” His

thanks and exhortations were closely echoed

by the other skiers and reps.

Andy Mahre, who modestly introduced

himself as not the best skier of the bunch,

was defi nitely in the running for being the

most entertaining speaker. Like most of the

By Claire ParadisArrow Lakes News

See story page 3 The NSS crowd goes wild for K2 merch tossed out at the end of their visit to the school. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS

2 ■ Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, October 10, 2012 www.arrowlakesnews.comA D V E R T O R I A L

Every year throughout the Columbia

Basin and Boundary regions, hundreds of

our citizens work with literacy instructors

and tutors to improve their reading, writ-

ing, math, English language and computer

skills. These adults are seeking out CBAL

(the Columbia Basin and Boundary not-for-

profi t literacy organization) programs to im-

prove their skills, knowledge and ability so

they can participate more fully in their lives

and communities. The program benefi ts and

the learners' commitment are having a posi-

tive impact in towns and villages in our the

regions.

"We work closely with libraries, schools,

colleges, businesses, and other community

partners to develop, promote and deliver

adult literacy and learning services," said Ali

Wassing, CBAL Executive Director. "The

Canadian Council on Learning reported that

60% of Canadians do not have the necessary

literacy skills to manage their health ad-

equately. We know the health benefi ts indi-

viduals and communities gain when a com-

mitment is made to life-long learning."

The Adult Literacy and Life Skills inter-

national survey found approximately 40% of

Canadians need greater knowledge and skills

to effectively fi nd and use basic written in-

formation for daily work and living tasks.

"Research shows us the need for increased

adult literacy," says Betty Knight, CBAL

Regional Program Manager, East Kootenay.

"We see the effects on individuals, families

and communities, and are committed to

helping people change their lives through

small group classes, one-to-one tutoring and

services at our centres."

"Our learners gain much-needed skills in

reading, writing and speaking English," said

Linda Steward, Creston Community Litera-

cy Coordinator. "They also fi nd friendship

and emotional support to combat the isola-

tion immigrants experience. It is so reward-

ing to see them start with little or no English

and, within a few years, be working, joining

community organizations, and settling into a

happy full life in our valley."

Learners expressing their appreciation

said:

"Your teacher is very good teacher. I learn lots how to speak, to write and to read English."

"The ESL class helps me to practice my English and my tutor helps me with many things in my life and I have the conversa-tions with her."

Selkirk College works with CBAL and

the Kootenay Family Place in Castlegar to

bring high school upgrading courses to par-

ents.

"This program is such a pleasure to be

part of," said Allison Alder, Chair, School

of Academic Upgrading and Development,

Selkirk College. "While instructors help par-

ents brush up on math, learn a new biology

concept or polish their writing skills, they

can relax knowing

their children are cared for nearby. Bring-

ing learning opportunities to people, where

and when they are comfortable, is commu-

nity learning at its fi nest."

“The program gave me an opportunity to

complete my schooling by providing excel-

lent childcare, career counseling and an awe-

some tutor. But most importantly, I received

positive encouragement to follow through

with my career plans,” said Charity Barbour,

a past ABE program participant.

In Cranbrook, CBAL partners with Col-

lege of the Rockies to offer the Young Par-

ent Education Program. Young parents, who

face multiple barriers, can complete their

high school education, and, focus on learn-

ing new life, work and parenting skills.

"Learners make new and sustaining

friendships, support each other, and, with

improved self-esteem are empowered to

move on to vocational, academic or employ-

ment opportunities when they graduate,"

said Katherine Hough, Cranbrook Commu-

nity Literacy Coordinator.

Literacy statistics affecting our com-munities:

• 26 per cent of Canadians with the lowest

literacy skill levels are unemployed.

• 80 per cent of those with low literacy

skills earn less than $27,000 a year.

• 33 per cent of employers report chal-

lenges because some staff need better lit-

eracy skills.

On [Wednesday, October 10] support lit-

eracy in your community by taking part in

Black Press and CBAL's Reach-A-Reader

campaign. Buy your local newspaper from a

volunteer who will be out in the town.

ALL proceeds raised will go to support

literacy programs in your community. By

learning together, we will grow strong to-

gether.

To get involved, contact Rhonda Palmer

or Liz Gillis Community Literacy Coordina-

tors for the Arrow Lakes at rplamer@cbal.

org or lgillis@cbal.org or visit http://www.

cbal.org/coordinators.html

CBAL helps hundreds of adult literacy learners in the region

Support literacy in your community. Buy your local newspaper from a volunteer who will be out in the town.

Wednesday, October 10The Arrow Lakes News and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy are partnering on a great new event for Nakusp.

Reach A Reader

On Wednesday, October 10, some of Nakusp’s highest profi le people will be out onthe street with our newspaper asking for donations to help support literacy initiativesin our community. Along with your donation we will give you a copy of your communitynewspaper for FREE (plus there might be a few extra promos to go along with that).

Absolutely all funds raised from the day will go towards CBAL and all funds will stay inthe community in which they are raised to support literacy programs in our community.Help Promote Literacy and Lifelong Learning in our Community

Help Promote Literacy and Lifelong Learning in our Community

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MINTO HOUSE ACTIVITIES(Located at the Arrow Lakes Hospital)

Monday: Bingo 10:30 am Ice cream 1:00 pm Tuesday: Piano 10:00 am Junior Volunteers 3:30 pm Wednesday: Minto Medical Bus to Vernon Departs ALH 7:00am - Arrives Vernon 10:30 am Departs Vernon mid pm - Arrives Nakusp 6:00 pm Thursday: Church 10:30 am Friday: Exercises 10:30 am Gentlemen’s Afternoon 1:00 pm

FROZEN MEALSavailable at Community Services.16 professionally prepared meals for $100.

Orders are to be taken on the1st & 3rd Monday by 10 am.

Pickup is 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. SEVERAL MENU CHOICES!

Meals must be prepaid. Call 265-3674.

SPECIAL EVENTSAT HALCYON HOUSEAll Seniors in the community

welcome to attend all Activities Any questions Call Judy at 265-3056 (eve.) or 265-3692

Arrow & Slocan Lakes Community Services NEW HORIZONS

ROTARY VILLA LOUNGE Monday: BINGO 7:00 pm at the New Lounge Thursday: Soup & Bun Day 12:00 Noon at the New Lounge

MEALS ON WHEELSavailable through Halcyon House.

Meals On Wheels provides tasty, nutritious hot meals thatare delivered to your home by volunteers between

12 noon and 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The cost for this service is $7.00 per meal.

To arrange for Meals On Wheels please callAnne at Community Services

250-265-3674 ext. 213 between 8:30am & 4:30pm

Volunteers Are The Heart of

HALCYON HOUSE ACTIVITIESExercises/Birthday Teas – Joyce

Social Time – Dawna, KarenBingo – Delorus, JeanCards – Caroline, Ileen

Tai Chi – BarbTime Wise – Simon

Church – Hilary, BeaBurton Church – Gale

Always welcome new student/adult volunteers!

Contact: Karoline Moskal orElaine Davis at 250-265-3692

To contact the Recreation Dept. or to book a seat on the Minto Medical Bus for Vernon phone 265-3622 ext 259

other skiers, he told the audience

that although they might not know

it, Nakusp is a uniquely beautiful

part of the world.

“It’s something rare to have the

lake and the mountains,” he said,

“Take advantage of it.”

K2’s head of Global Market-

ing Mike Gutt reiterated the senti-

ment: “It’s an amazing place you

live in,” he said, saying it was a

treat to fi nd “hidden gems” in the

area, and added his thanks to the

already long list from the skiers to

Nakusp for being so welcoming to

K2.

CMH has reason to be grateful

too, having more bookings for the

upcoming season already than the

last one in Nakusp, thanks to K2

and this new venture.

Sitting down with the Arrow

Lakes News earlier in the week,

pro skiers Mahre and Fuja’s su-

preme friendliness and easygoing

nature instantly shone through.

Both skiers enjoy being part of K2

Skis.

“It’s a very human environ-

ment,” Mahre said about working

with the company. “The social

side is huge for K2.” What that

means is that K2 skiers are like

Mahre and Fuja: approachable,

unpretentious and fun.

Fuja got his start being im-

mersed in the ski scene near Ash-

land, Oregon, and with the help of

his peers there got connected with

K2. His interesting ideas in com-

bination with joining the company

at the right time resulted in spon-

sorship.

Mahre’s K2 history is similar;

he found K2’s quest for original-

ity appealing, something Fuja

seconded: “We’re not cookie cut-

ter skiers.”

In that spirit, each K2 athlete is

focusing on one particular theme

for the week spent skiing with

guests; Fuja’s is a camera and vid-

eo week, and Mahre’s is named

“Steep shots and pillow drops.”

“It will be interesting to show

people what we actually do,” said

Fuja, explaining that when they’re

fi lming, they get four or fi ve runs

in a day, max, with most time spent

setting up and standing around.

Both pros have small town

origins (Mahre grew up outside of

Naches, WA, population 758), so

in a way Nakusp is familiar even

though it’s completely new. The

struggle of getting people out to

the local ski hill is also familiar to

Mahre.

“What’s crazy is where I live

a small percentage of people take

advantage of it,” he said. To help

his local mountain near Yakima,

WA, Mahre does promotions on

the hill during their season.

Strange and yet strangely famil-

iar, coming to the small Canadian

mountain town to help revamp the

lodge was a fun trip for the two.

“It was cool to see what it was

like before all our branding,” said

Mahre, who was part of the crew

outfi tting the lodge with its new

K2 ski and retro photo decor.

K2 Global Marketing Manager

Mike Gutt feels like the company

and the town are a “natural fi t.”

Nakusp was specifi cally picked

out from all the CMH lodges

thanks to its low-key, homey feel,

Gutt told the Arrow Lakes News.

“We had gone to two other lodges,

but they were too high end, which

didn’t fi t K2’s style. We’re not

hoity toity.”

K2 Skis started on Vashon Is-

land off the coast of Washington

between Seattle and Tacoma. Na-

kusp’s relaxed small town culture

and extreme natural beauty re-

minded Gutt of the “little hippy

island.”

After spending a down day

off the slopes, visiting local busi-

nesses and hitting it off with folks

in town, the seed was planted for

the CMH-K2 lodge to take root in

Nakusp.

“We’ve never done anything on

this scale, so this is a lot of fun,”

said Gutt.

The ski company just shot its

2013 catalogue; this year’s theme

was “ski lodge.”

“There’s a different theme each

year showcasing new K2 products:

biker gang, record store. This year

it’s ski lodge, but it’s real, not a

joke,” Gutt said, grinning. “We’re

an industry leader but we’re also

fun-oriented. What we do isn’t se-

rious so we try not to take it too

seriously.”

He has appreciated the genu-

inely and openly optimistic atti-

tude of people he’s met here, who

are enthusiastic about the changes

happening at the lodge.

“It’s an awesome opportunity

to work with awesome people,”

said Gutt, who is looking forward

to bringing unique experiences to

guests, and K2 to Nakusp.Con’t from page 1

K2 skiers bring their skills and appreciation to town

K2 and CMH visit the students at NSS as part of their eff orts to connect with the community. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS

Pep Fuja and Andy Mahre are two of the K2 skiers who will be skiing with guests this winter at the CMH-K2 Rotor Lodge. CLAIRE

Terry Flamond installing the new CMH-K2 Rotor Lodge sign on Broadway. PHOTO COURTESY OF WAY ALLAN

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Introducing atheism

I have absolutely no problem ad-mitting that I am an atheist and I have no tolerance for such euphemistic alternatives as humanist, agnostic, pantheist or the brand-new one, anti-theist, all of which describe varying degrees of what boils down to an ab-sence of belief in the supernatural.

I can understand the purely eco-nomic reasons for not revealing one’s lack of faith during one’s working life. I was an entrepreneur with my own manufacturing company em-ploying 20 people for 32 years and some of my wholesalers had varying degrees of religious belief. I know some of them would not have taken kindly to my atheism so I simply kept quiet about my lack of faith. Only my immediate family and very close friends were “in the know.”

Atheism is not a religion, in ex-actly the same way that not collecting stamps is not a hobby. Atheists are united only by their unwillingness to believe in gods of any descrip-tion without hard evidence, the same kind of evidence that would result in a conviction in a Court of Law.

There have been so many gods since human life began on earth, Zeus and Thor, just to name a cou-ple from two different civilizations. Thor was the Norse god of thunder, among other things, until science gave a rational explanation for what the unenlightened had attributed to Thor. Zeus had similar “responsibili-ties” in Ancient Greece, until science

prevailed over superstition. Most atheists recognize the needs

of gods for religious people, includ-ing the Abrahamic gods, Yahweh the God of Israel, the Christian God and the Muslim God Allah. Atheists equate all gods with unicorns and fairies.

There is no doubt in my mind that any intelligent atheist (and, make no mistake, there are plenty of unintelli-gent atheists), would renounce his or her atheism if incontrovertible proof were adduced to support religious claims of a deity.

There is no such thing as a “typical atheist.” Politically they come in all shades of opinion from extreme left to extreme right. In terms of wealth there are billionaires, millionaires, people who are just getting by and every conceivable group in between. Socially atheists tend to belong to all groups. Organizing atheists has been compared to herding cats – they sim-ply do not fi t into one homogeneous group.

There is nothing nihilistic about atheism. Where religious people who hold this idea are in error is the assumption that negativity is implicit in the concept of opposition to some-thing. War is horrendous – being an-ti-war ceased being such a bad thing ages ago.

For Christians to utter such mean-ingless platitudes as ”God is beyond time and space” and “God is inef-fable “ only confi rms for atheists the words of St. Augustine, ”If you can understand it, it is not God,” although why any Christian would agree with any pronouncement by St. Augus-tine, given his retrograde, one might even say deviant, views on women, is beyond me.

I must thank Claire Paradis for asking me to share a column with Pastor Savage, and Pastor Savage for graciously consenting to joust with me on these matters. I am truly grateful and very excited at the pros-pect.

Grateful for the generosity of others

Living in Nakusp means be-

ing able to enjoy the benefi ts of a

sparse population as well as suf-

fering the drawbacks. Unlike the

busy Okanagan, there are rarely

too many boats on the lake, too

many skiers on the hill, too many

people anywhere. Space is a lux-

ury we have in abundance.

Sometimes, the extra space

afforded by fewer people is suf-

focating: local businesses try

to stay afl oat with fewer people

spending fewer dollars. No line

ups at the till can be deadly for

the owner, although convenient

for the shopper.

The space here that is scant-

ily occupied is beautiful and rare,

and that beauty draws people to

it. Whether or not they stay is an-

other matter. For the people who

live in the area, its natural splen-

dour is usually why they’re still

here, so for most it’s a resource

to be enjoyed and preserved.

People have a tendency to

mess the pristine wilderness up,

building houses or trying to ex-

tract some kind of living from

the land that will give them the

money they need to live. Under-

standably, then, people are wary

of other people, not wanting to

expose their hidden treasures

to people who could be thieves

rather than guardians.

Take mushroom picking. If

it’s a sport, then mushroom hunt-

ing is a competitive one. Ask any

regular picker where they pick

and you’ll get a squint like you

should know better than to ask or

vague directions encompassing

one entire side of the lake.

But someone must be sharing.

Generation after generation there

are mushrooms being picked,

by both the hard currency-bent

and amateur fungophile alike.

Mushroom hunting is a search

for nearly-buried treasure, and

wandering through a picked out

area is very frustrating.

I’ve also felt the lust for

mushrooms, and the disappoint-

ment when the fi rst mushroom

of a trip out is found by some-

one else. That fi rst fungus seems

like it could be the only one to be

found, and that thrill of discovery

has fallen to someone else. That’s

the competitive side.

I very much appreciate that

someone was generous enough

to show me how to look for

mushrooms, taking me to their

patches. Of course, I’m sure I

didn’t go to their prime picking

territory, at least right away, but

it gave me some exposure to the

sport and the area, allowing me

to fall in love with both.

And it’s rare to fi nd no mush-

rooms at all. Sometimes the

abundance is overwhelming;

there just isn’t enough time in a

day or a life, it seems, to collect

them all. Other times, the sheer

variety and oddity of fungi and

other life in the forest is enough

joy, or just being out in the fresh

air hiking over branches and

through trees.

It’s a tough balance to strike,

but sharing some of the better-

known riches with “strangers,”

maybe with the assumption that

they may be just like us and love

and cherish it and want to protect

it, could be the key to equilib-

rium.

And who knows? Maybe the

sharing could grow into opportu-

nities for guiding, or money for

maintenance, or protection of

land once the value of the sport is

discovered. Sharing could open

doors to more, not less.

Like Pep Fuja told the stu-

dents at NSS, it’s a matter of see-

ing opportunities to make a life

that you love. Having a strong

and functioning community of

people who want to build and en-

joy the same kind of life requires

sharing and learning how to work

together. But, you never know

who your next friend will be, and

what can be accomplished until

you try it.

John PerkinsA Rational View

Claire Paradis Your Editor

ARE STRANGERS A THREAT, OR FRIENDS WE HAVEN’T MET YET?

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10HAZARDOUS HOUSEHOLD WASTE ROUND UPFree disposal of hazardous household wastes at the

Nakusp Arena from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info visit

www.rdck.bc.ca or contact Nicole Ward 1-800-268-7325,

nward@rdck.bc.ca.

STRONG START A pre-school early learning program

for children 0-6. Free drop-in for parents, caregivers and

their children; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Nakusp Elementary

School Strong Start building.

FELDENKRAIS WITH TYSON Learn how to move

in ways that will improve the quality of your life. At 90

5th Ave in Nakusp (NaCoMo Wellness Centre). First class

free; begins 9:15 a.m. Contact Tyson Bartel 250-226-

6826 or thaigouch@yahoo.com for more info.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meets at Terra Pon-

dera, 97 2nd Ave in Nakusp, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12PARKOUR/FREERUNNING CLASSES FOR YOUTH PK Nakusp is an alternative fi tness concept,

involving Parkour & Freerunning, that is fun for youth

ages 13 - 19, in Nakusp and the surrounding area. Feel

free to drop by if you are a visitor passing through. We

are located at the Nakusp & District Sports Complex at

200 8th Ave NW. For more information, contact Michael

Garvey: 250-265-1778 or michealfq@shaw.ca.

ACOA Adult Children of Alcoholics; meets at 97 2nd

Ave NW (Terra Pondera) at 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13

TRADITIONAL PARENTING CIRCLE Are you

a parent, grandparent or foster parent to a child of

Aboriginal ancestry? Be part of the circle two Saturdays

a month 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Stepping Stone Children’s

Centre 220-8th Avenue Nakusp.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14SUMMIT LAKE WORK PARTY Come help with the

renovations up at the ski hill starting at 9 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17NAKUSP SECONDARY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSECome and informally meet your children’s teachers and

see the great things happening at NSS between 5:30 and

7:30 p.m.

SOUL TANGO A ten-lesson series of Argentine tango

Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Playmor Church

Hall. Pre-registration is a MUST. For more info or to reg-

ister contact Heather Graham: 25-226-7229, 2hvgrant@

gmail.com.

SAT., OCT. 20 AND SUNDAY, OCT. 21AUDIO RETREAT AT THE HEALING DEN “The

Art of Presence,” Eckhart Tolle; a two-day retreat in New

Denver. Call 250-358-2828 or email dream2@telus.net

for more info.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20RAISING BACK YARD CHICKENS WITH HANK HASTINGS Come and learn the tricks of this increas-

ingly popular practice. Everyone is welcome! Please pre-

register with Paula at 358-2745 or email: jgreenlaw@

netidea.com.

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Nakusp Child Care SocietyAnnual General MeetingMonday Oct. 15th 2012, 7:00pm Stepping Stones Children’s Centre

Every Member Welcome!

We encourage parents from thecentre to attend.

BURTON COMMUNITY HALL ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGOctober 24th, 2012 at 19.00hrs

Burton Community Hall

All Welcome!

There were 43,874 births in British Columbia in 2010, down 2.7 per cent from the pre-vious year. Average age among British Columbian mothers was 30.2 years at the time of delivery. Over the past two de-cades, the average age at deliv-

ery has climbed steadily from 28 years in 1991, the fi rst year for which data are available, to 30.2 years by 2010.

Consistent with the rise in average age, the age cohorts that account for the largest proportions of total births has

shifted to older mothers. In 1991, mothers aged 20

to 24 years accounted for 20 per cent of births to women in British Columbia. By 2010, however, that proportion fell to 13 per cent of total births.

Conversely, the share of to-

tal births to mothers aged 34 to 39 years nearly doubled from 10 per cent in 1991 to 19 per cent in 2010. Mothers aged 40 to 49 are also making up for an increasing share of total births.

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Nakusp receives special mention again at UBCM

Council members and our CAO recently attended the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) meetings in Victo-ria. This is where the issues that we are facing are dis-cussed and voted on.

UBCM was formed 105 years ago to provide a com-mon voice for local govern-ment, representing municipal-ities, regional districts, First Nations and regional district health districts. At this point, there is 100 per cent member-ship in UBCM and so it is an extremely important tool for us in moving our issues and concerns forward.

UBCM continues to be the main forum for policy-mak-ing. It provides an opportu-nity for local governments, of all sizes and from all areas of the province, to come to-gether and share experiences and work towards providing better government for our citizens.

At this year’s convention, for the fi rst time, there was 100 per cent representation from all the members. Poli-cies developed by members are carried to other orders

of government and other or-ganizations involved in local affairs. Policy implementa-tion activities have expanded from annual presentations to Cabinet to UBCM involve-ment in intergovernmental committees, regular meetings with Ministers and contact on a daily basis with senior gov-ernment.

Your council was busy at-tending information sessions, workshops, cabinet panel meetings and the Annual General Meeting and poli-cy resolution sessions. The policy sessions are very in-teresting and often the views presented, at the conference, help us in casting our votes.

We also met with several ministers and ministries. Aside from all of this, we meet other local government offi cials from all over the province and learn from each other’s experiences.

I arrived on Sunday to at-tend meetings and the May-ors’ caucus on the following day. One hundred and forty mayors from across the prov-ince attended to discuss fi -nancing from the Province and the Federal Government and the need for funding for infrastructure, among other issues.

Local governments receive eight cents out of every dollar collected to provide services but we provide the majority of the infrastructure.

Tuesday early morning breakfast, I met with the Co-lumbia River Treaty Local Government committee and Minister Bill Bennett and the

government treaty working committee to discuss where we have been and where we are going. You can look for another round of input in Na-kusp on Nov. 28.

Council and our CAO met with Premier Christy Clark and Minister of Jobs, tourism and Skills Training, Pat Bell. We discussed the challenges faced by the municipality in regard to the Nakusp Hot Springs: where the Village is looking to go with this as-set and how it fi ts in with the Provincial Tourism Strategy and the need for living wage jobs in Nakusp and area.

The Premier and the Minister were quite open to working with us and setting up some meetings with del-egates that would be coming from overseas to see what opportunities are possible. It was a good meeting and we are looking forward to seeing what opportunities will best serve our community.

We also met with the Min-ister of Community Sport and Development, Bill Bennett to update him on the Commu-nity Recreation Grant for the footbridge project at the hot springs and also the boundary expansion at the hot springs where we own the parcel around the source. We later met with ministry of staff to discuss the proposed bound-ary expansion and how it was proceeding and also updated them on our various grant projects that we are complet-ing.

Council met with the Min-istry of Transportation and

Highways to request that a back-up ferry stay in place once the new ferry is com-pleted and the importance of our airport.

We were informed that there is no funding for up-grades at the present time but council will continue to look for it. We also requested that the fi xed link be kept on the long range plan.

The Village of Nakusp was presented with a Climate Ac-tion Award for the work done at the Nakusp Hot Springs with the installation of heat pumps and re-circulating of hot springs water. It’s great to have our work recognized.

We each attended differ-ent cabinet panel meetings and Councillor Hughes and I chose the Healthy Commu-nity panel. I brought up the need for Canadian graduates of medical schools to be able to access positions in Canada in a timely manner. This is currently not happening and there are a number of Cana-dian citizens who are quali-fi ed and are having problems working in B.C. because of receiving their training in an-other country.

The Premier’s address was the last piece of business and it was an interesting one. She mentioned Nakusp and bringing a trade mission to us. That’s the second year in a row that Nakusp has been mentioned in the Premier’s address. The convention was a busy time and a very worth-while experience.

Karen HamlingMayor’s Report

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Making a house a welcoming

home – a warm and comfortable

place where we are free to make

decisions which affect our daily

lives in an atmosphere of safety

and independence – is a primary

goal most of us willingly aspire to.

However, it often becomes a

decided challenge for some senior

citizen homeowners residing in

the Nakusp region and throughout

B.C. who are aged 55 and over, or a

person of any age living with a dis-

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the best and most affordable way

of meeting their individual needs

amidst the rising cost of property

upgrades or maintenance.

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program entitled Home Adapta-

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sponsored by the BC and Federal

governments offers eligible home-

owners forgiveable loans or grants

in the amount of up to $20,000 per

home. In Nakusp and the surround-

ing communities, the home must

also have a market value of just un-

der $200,000.

Successful applicants can have

installed accessibility modifi ca-

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continued safety and widen oppor-

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wishing to remain living within

their own homes to the maximum

extent possible. If you are a tenant Marilyn BoxwellSeniors helping seniors

Get some help making a house into a home

See story page 8

Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, October 10, 2012 ■ 7S P O R T Swww.arrowlakesnews.com

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For some it was a family affair. Nine of Jodee Zinselmeyer’s kin took part in eleven Sufferfest events.

“We had an amazing weekend supporting each other as we crossed the fi nish,” she said.

Here are results for area bikers and runners. The number gives their over-all standing in the category, accompa-nied by their name, town and time for the event.

Bike 100 km: 3 Gary PARKSTROM, New Den-

ver 6:54:42.

Bike 45 km: 24 Don ZINSELMEYER, Nakusp

3:51:13; 30 Miranda HUGHES, New Denver 4:48:53.

Kids’ Bike: 9 Garrett WATERFIELD, Na-

kusp 7:59; 20 Kiley WATERFIELD, Nakusp 8:57; 25 Jared GROEN-HUYSEN, Nakusp 9:17; 28 Zoe ZINSELMEYER, Nakusp 9:52; 42 Dawson BONE, Nakusp 13:05; 49

“Meet the Suff ermeyers:” Zoe Zinselmeyer (4 km bike); Rob Zinselmeyer (100 km bike); Maia Zinselmeyer (4 km run); Jodee Zinselmeyer (14 km bike and 10 km run); Rick Zin-selmeyer (45 km bike); Tracey Jungwirth (10 km run); Ian Mulholland (45 km bike); Barb Mulholland (10 km run); Don Zinselmeyer (45 km bike and 10 km run). PHOTO COURTESY OF JODEE ZINSELMEYER

By Claire ParadisArrow Lakes News

Jay TREMAINE, Silverton 16:43; 53 Amelie TRE-MAINE, Silverton 20:32; 56 Rowan VIBE-COLE-MAN, Nakusp 36:33.

Run 50 km: 18 Joseph YAREMCHUK, New Denver

6:30:07.

Run 25 km: 6 Tim SANDER, New Denver 2:13:41; 13

Scott KIPKIE, New Denver 2:20:59; 28 Miranda HUGHES, New Denver 2:57:50; 29 Anita VIBE, Nakusp 2:58:19; 46 Sarah SANDERS, Nakusp 3:46:55; 48 Kari TITHECOTT, Nakusp 3:47:03.

Run 10 km: 10 Troy CLARK Nakusp 46:17; 35 Kelly WA-

TERFIELD, Nakusp 57:27; 36 Don ZINSELMEY-ER, Nakusp 57:28; 41 Tamara BARKOWSKY, New Denver 58:43; 54 Jodi CLARK, Nakusp 1:00:41; 56 Cypress HUNDER-ROOKES, New Denver 1:01:06; 57 David SINCLAIR, Nakusp 1:01:17; 59 Dagmar YAREMCHUK, Hills 1:01:54; 72 Nora CURRIE, Fauquier 1:04:50; 77 Terri BAIKO, Na-kusp 1:07:14; 87 Melissa RODE, Nakusp 1:10:07; 92 Jill CANN, Nakusp 1:10:59; 103 Kat NIXON, Nakusp 1:14:11; 107 Catherine MCLEAN, Nakusp 1:14:56; 108 Tawny SIDWELL, Nakusp 1:14:57; 111 Sue GROENHUYSEN, Nakusp 1:16:53; 112 Nancy BALSKE, Nakusp 1:16:53; 120 Nancy BONE, Nakusp 1:22:54; 121 Crystal LARDER, Nakusp 1:22:54; 122 Rosalyn LINDGREN, Nakusp 1:22:54; 124 Anita SINCLAIR, Nakusp 1:26:11; 127 Darcie BERGQUIST, Nakusp 1:29:44; 144 Jodee ZINSELMEYER, Nakusp 2:21:33.

Kids’ run: 2 Kiley WATERFIELD, Nakusp 11:58; 3 Garrett

WATERFIELD, Nakusp 12:29; 10 Sydney BONE, Nakusp 15:38; 11 Maia ZINSELMEYER, Nakusp 16:17.

Family finds the fun in suffering together

Nakusp’s Sarah Sanders ran the 25 km True Blue Trail Run in this year’s Kaslo Suff erfest.

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supports as handrails in hallways or stair-

ways and level handles on doors. Ramps

for ease of access and easy to reach work

and storage areas in the kitchen are also

accepted modifi cations along with walk-

in showers with grab bars or bathtub grab

bars and seats.

One area couple asked me recently if

they would still be eligible to apply for a

grant considering that there is a low income

ceiling in effect which might not qualify

them. In this case specifi cally, the couple

lives in a large home but only requires the

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Grants available to make homes safer, accessible Con’t from page 6

Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, October 10, 2012 ■ 9E N T E R T A I N M E N Twww.arrowlakesnews.com

NAKUSP – Nakusp Seniors Centre Friday October 26, 9 am – 3:30 pm DROP IN NEW DENVER – Slocan Community Health Centre Monday October 29, 9 am – 3:30 pm DROP IN NAKUSP – Nakusp Health Unit Tuesday October 30, 9 am – 4 pm DROP IN NEW DENVER – Slocan Community Health Centre Thursday November 1, 1 pm – 6 pm DROP IN EDGEWOOD – Edgewood Health Centre Friday November 2, 9 am – Noon DROP IN BURTON – Burton Community Hall Friday November 2, 1 pm – 3 pm DROP IN NAKUSP – Nakusp Health Unit Tuesday, November 6, 1 pm – 6 pm BY APPT Flu shots are safe, effective and provided free for:

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For more information contact the Nakusp Health Unit at 265-3608 or visit www.interiorhealth.ca

Royal Canadian Legion Br. #20 Nakusp_________________________________

What’s happening in NAKUSP LEGION?

Our lounge opens at: 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. 2 p.m. on Saturday.

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The public is encouraged to attend the Board meeting of theWest Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital District on:

Wednesday October 10th at 6:00 p.m.Emergency Services Building

300 8th Ave NW, Nakusp, B.C.

To view the agenda, please seehttp://rdck.bc.ca/hospitalboard/wkbr_hospital_district.html

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Elegant, experienced and brilliant are words to describe pianist Jane Coop. Renowned for her highly appealing perfor-mance style, she is considered Canada’s premier Mozart inter-preter by The Calgary Herald and has consistently been praised for her capacity to graciously carry the sensitivity and spirit of the music she plays right to her audience. Appreciative au-diences in New York, London, St. Petersburg, Warsaw, Prague, Tokyo and many major venues in Canada have been thrilled by her

artistry.A respected soloist, Jane has

worked with eminent conductors such as Sir Andrew Davis, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, Rudolf Bar-shai and with orchestras around the world. Also a successful chamber artist, she has worked with many esteemed Canadian and international musicians and continues to perform in recital throughout Canada and interna-tionally.

Ms. Coop’s major teachers were Anton Kuerti and Leon Fleisher. Rounding out her sig-nifi cant contribution to Cana-dian music, Jane was recently

bestowed the title Distinguished University Scholar by the Univer-sity of British Columbia where she serves as Professor of Piano and Chamber Music. A class act in every sense, Jane Coop’s mu-sicianship is timeless.

Jane Coop is performing at the Bonnington Arts Centre on October 20, part of the Nakusp Elementary School, on the cor-ner of 6th Ave and 4th St. Tickets are available at the Bon March/Dollar Store or at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the concert starting at 7:30 p.m.

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Jane Coop’s beautiful music kicks off Concert Series

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“We were handed a cheque and the

plans and told to get it done,” Repin

told the crowd, explaining that any

changes or suggestions had to be ap-

proved by Hydro, and that CPC was

there to collect this kind of informa-

tion during the meeting.

Questions were asked about break-

waters and why there are no plans to

build any in Nakusp, even though the

other projects in Anderson Point and

Edgewood both have them as part of

their construction proposals. It was

one of many points that Repin said

she would take back to Hydro for an-

swers.

An adjustable fl oating ramp is to

be part of the new boat launch and

CPC reps were asked who would be

billed for the adjustments. Part of the

Village’s agreement with Hydro in-

cludes the utility’s responsibility for

maintenance, said mayor Hamling,

and that would likely fall under that

category.

The proposed ramp is also shorter

than the current one, which means it

will be steeper, it was pointed out by

residents. Smith said that was true,

but because the new ramp would have

better traction, and because the new

grade would still be only approxi-

mately 13.5 per cent, the increase

would be manageable. Some discus-

sion ensued about the relatively fl at

slope of the current launch, and how

that creates a different set of diffi cul-

ties for boaters.

Are there any refl ectors or a ridge

planned for the new ramp, some-

one asked. Not at this point, but it

was noted that the increase in width

should allow trucks and trailers to

make a turn at the bottom, rather than

do as much work in reverse.

The havoc that can be wreaked by

driftwood was also broached, and Re-

pin said that the issue would also be

brought to Hydro.

Although Nakusp is for-tunate enough to have a new doctor in town, many women in the area still do not have a regular doctor or access to a female doc-tor, which can make getting their sexual health checked out a challenge.

Without access, women can go for years without a check up that could alert them to signs of cancers that are easy to deal with early on, but can be deadly if left untreated.

Fortunately, Options for Sexual Health (Opt) is holding Pap Days again this month on October 13, thanks to funding from Na-kusp Rotary Club. Finding the money needed for Pap Days is always a challenge, said Opt volunteer Teresa Weatherhead. In the begin-ning, BC Cancer Society got

them rolling, and last year as well as the spring clinic this year it was RDCK who made sure it was available for women in the area. Now, Rotary has stepped up.

“Worldwide, Rotary does provide funding for preven-tion, and they wanted to do something locally,” she said. “This reaches rural women who don’t have a doctor or a doctor they’re comfort-able with. It really is fi lling a huge need.”

“We always have to fi nd funding to do Pap Days,” confi rmed Weatherhead, who is happy that Rotary has decided to give their support.

The appointments are 45 minutes long with nurses who adhere to rigourous certifi cation standards and are continually upgrading their sexual health educa-tion.

“They’re getting paid a fraction of what doctors

get paid and they’re doing a bang-up job,” although not literally.

Reviews of the clinic have been top-notch, which may be a bit of a surprise for readers who have been through the experience.

“One woman said it was like a spa for her vagina,” said Weatherhead, “and she keeps coming back.” Pre-pare to be vagazzled?

No, there’s no vagazzling going on at the Opt clinic, but you will feel better once you’ve been checked out by professionals at an organi-zation where not only your health is high priority, so is confi dentiality.

Women wanting to schedule an appointment for October 13 can call 250-265-3122. If funding is available, Opt will run another clinic in the spring, but women are welcome to come during regular drop-in hours.

By Claire ParadisArrow Lakes News

Pap Days offer women valuable service

Con’t from page 1

Concerns regarding boat launch to be taken to Hydro

Plans for the new boat launch include an adjustable fl oating walkway but not a breakwater, unlike the other two boat launch projects in the area. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS

The hidden treasure exposed: a Pine mushroom bursting through roots in the forest fl oor. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS

Pining for mushrooms

Arrow Lakes News ■ Wednesday, October 10, 2012 ■ 11www.arrowlakesnews.com

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Only a working smoke alarm can save your life!FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCT. 7-14

Many fatal fi res start at night

As most Canadians turn back the clocks on November 4, here are some timely smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) safety tips:• When you change your clocks, test your smoke arlam.• You have less than three minutes to escape a fi re. So when smoke alarms sound, everyone must know what to do and where to go. Having and practising an escape plan is es-sential.• Install one smoke alarm on every storey and outside bedrooms. Install inside bed-rooms if you sleep with doors closed. • Ensure all smoke alarms are fully powered. Never take out batteries or remove an alarm from ceiling due to a false alarm.• If your home has any fuel-burning devices such as a gas furnace, gas water heater, gas appliances, or an attached garage or carport, install at least one CSA-approved carbon monoxide outside all sleeping areas. One per storey is recommended.• Replace smoke alarms every 10 years, and CO alarms every 7-10 years (depending on manufacturer)

whether battery operated or hard-wired into your home’s electrical system.Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless and tasteless. So without a CO alarm, humans cannot detect its presence. Despite the average

home having several poten-tial sources of the deadly

gas, studies show that nearly 60 per cent

of Canadians have not installed a CO alarm. In addition to being impos-sible to detect, CO also has another nefarious trait.

Symptoms of carbon monoxide

exposure mimic the fl u, without the fever.

It is routinely respon-sible for thousands of clinic

and hospital visits each year, and is commonly misdiagnosed. Prolonged or extreme exposure causes nau-sea, dizziness, confusion, the loss of physical mobility, brain damage and ultimately, death.

More home safety resources can be found on the www.safeathome.ca web site.

Investigations into home fi re deaths very often fi nd that a smoke alarm did not sound. It may have been disconnected or not in working order. The batter-ies may have been dead, or someone may have taken them out. Smoke alone won’t nec-essarily wake you up. In fact, the fumes could put you into an even deeper sleep. Often, victims never wake up. Se-

niors will often need assistance from family mem-bers to put safety measures into place. As well, family members are in the best position to rein-force the precau-tions necessary to help their loved ones prevent or respond to a fi re. Focus on these six priorities to help

aging family members pro-tect themselves against fi re in the home.

■ INSTALL smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.■ Larger homes may need ADDITIONAL smoke alarms to provide enough protection.■ For the best protection, INTERCONNECT all smoke alarms so when one sounds they all sound.■ An IONIZATION smoke alarm is generally more responsive to fl aming fi res and a PHOTOELECTRIC smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering fi res. For the best protection, both types of alarms or combination ionization and photoelectric alarms (also known as dual sensor alarms) are recommended.■ Smoke alarms should be INSTALLED away from the kitchen to prevent false alarms. Generally, they should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from a cooking appliance.■ REPLACE all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.

“Fall back” to smart home safety

Analysis was undertaken on almost 50,000 fi res that occurred in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario over a 5-year period involving 663 fatalities. The fi ndings demonstrated that the death rate per 1,000 fi res in the absence of a present, functioning smoke alarm was 74% greater than when a functioning smoke alarm was present.

In case of fi re - GET OUT AND STAY OUT – never go back into a burning building• Crawl low near the fl oor to the nearest exit maintaining contact with the wall.• Test the door by feeling it with the back of your hand. If it is hot, do not open. Use analternative route.• If the door and knob are cool, stay low with your shoulder against the door while opening slowly. Be ready to close the door if smoke and heat rush in.

• If trapped, put as many closed doors as possible between you and the fi re, and seal all cracks in doors and windows with towels or bed-ding.• If your clothing catches fi re, stop where you are, drop gently to the ground and cover your face with your hands while rolling back-and-forth to put out the fl ames.• Cool minor burns with cold water.

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THE VILLAGE OF NAKUSP IS PROUD TO SPONSORTHE NAKUSP FIREFIGHTERS AND GRATEFUL FOR THE

CONTINUED SERVICE TO OUR WONDERFUL COMMUNITY.

RICHARD CANNCAPTAIN

DURATION OF SERVICE

24 Years

Arrow & Slocan Community Services205 6th Street, Nakusp

250-265-3674

REG GUSTAFSONDEPUTY

FIRE CHIEFDURATION OF

SERVICE17 Years

Arrow Lakes Ready Mix1238 16th Ave. NW, Nakusp

250-265-4615

LEN GUSTAFSONLIEUTENANTDURATION OF

SERVICE

11 Years

Box Lake Lumber Products Ltd.1325 Wilson Lake Road

250-265-4767

ART OLSONLIEUTENANTDURATION OF

SERVICE

12 YearsSchool District #10

98 6th Ave. NW, Nakusp250-265-3638

BILL REGNERCAPTAIN

DURATION OF SERVICE

22 Years

1007 Highway 23, Nakusp250-265-4577

’BRIEN’S TOWING & REPAIROO

TERRY WARRENFIRE CHIEFDURATION OF

SERVICE

29 YearsHome Hardware120 Broadway, Nakusp

250-265-3658

New Denver’s 2012 team of Fire FightersNew Denver’s 2012 team of Fire Fighters

The 2012 New Denver & Area Volunteer Fire Department: Cody Berghauser, Alvie Bouillet, Nigel Thomas, Calvin Reitmeier, Steve Miles, Leonard Casley, Doug Fischer, Wilf Wilson. Missing from photo: Derek Hicks, Keith Steenhoff , Richard Harwood, Bruce Anderson, Richard Bardati, Alex Joseph, Cameron Nelson, Jordan Deakoff (junior), Ryan Deacur (junior), Mercedes Casley (junior). PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NEW DENVER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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Proud to support the Firefi ghters of Nakusp and Fire Prevention Week

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HARRY ANDERSONFIREFIGHTER

RETIRED

Anderson’s Automotive98 Nelson Ave. N

265-3313

JACOB BALSKEFIREFIGHTERDURATION OF

SERVICE

4 MonthsArrow Lakes News

205 Broadway, Nakusp250-265-3823

Arrow LakesArrow Lakes NewsNewsSince 1923

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GREG BOBICKIFIREFIGHTERDURATION OF

SERVICE

5 YearsArrow Lakes News

205 Broadway, Nakusp250-265-3823

Arrow LakesArrow Lakes NewsNewsSince 1923

BOB CANNFIREFIGHTERDURATION OF

SERVICE

10 Years

Kim’s Kustom Auto Body533 Highway 6, Nakusp

250-265-4012

CHAD CORMACKFIREFIGHTERDURATION OF

SERVICE

1 YearOverwaitea

510 Broadway, Nakusp250-265-3662

Picture not available

TIM FOXFIREFIGHTERDURATION OF

SERVICE

6 YearsArrow Lakes News

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The Burton Fire Department from left to right are: Firefi ghter Lindsay Knapton, Deputy Scott Graham, Firefi ghter Kathy Bilinski, Deputy Russ Bilinski, Firefi ghter Cindy Stredulinsky, Chief Brian Harrop, Firefi ghter Brian Graham, missing from the photo are fi refi ghters, Margret Simp-son, Wayne Cromwell, Christine Adshead, Bob & Patti Moody, Linda Coffi n, Doug MacPherson, Al Raulston, and Harry May. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BURTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

Burton volunteers training and extinguishing fires in 2012

We reformed the fi re group approximately one year

ago and are now back in operation with the truck and fi re

trailer.

The Burton Volunteer Fire Department has responded

to three incidents this year to date. Firstly, on January 10

we responded to a report of a chimney fi re on McCormack

Road. Investigation revealed a stove throwing a lot of

sparks out the chimney but no fi re.

On July 13 we responded to the report of a downed

power line and fi re in the 4400 Block of Highway 6 West;

Forestry also responded and we supported them with water

supply and traffi c control.

On August 23 we responded to the report of a fi re in the

4700 Block of Highway 6 West on Scalping Knife Moun-

tain, but were unable to assist due to the fi re being located

high up the mountain.

We continue to train every Monday at 7 p.m. on the

truck, trailer and now SCBA, (self contained breathing ap-

paratus) and welcome any new volunteers from the Burton/

Arrow Park area.

Contributed by Burton Fire Chief Brian Harrop

BURTON’S VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS ARE BACK IN ACTION, REGROUPED AND AT THE READY.

Fauquier Fire Fighters Proudly Sponsored by:

J & S Snacks Inc.121 Oak Street, Fauquier, B.C. • Ph: 250-269-7234

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FortisBC uses the FortisBC Energy name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (11-001.5A 10/2012)

Smell gas?Get out, then call:FortisBC’s 24-hour Emergency Line

at 1-800-663-9911, or 911.

Natural gas is used

safely in homes

across B.C. everyday.

FortisBC adds an

odourant that

smells like rotten

eggs or sulphur.

If there’s a leak,

you’ll smell it.

ARNIE HERIDGEFIREFIGHTERDURATION OF

SERVICE

11 Years

Kuskanax Lodge515 Broadway, Nakusp. 250-265-3618

GORD HOGABOAMFIREFIGHTERDURATION OF

SERVICE

4 Years

Marvin’s Small Motor Repair98 1st Ave. NW, Nakusp

250-265-4911

GORD MATCHETTFIREFIGHTERDURATION OF

SERVICE

11 YearsNakusp Auto Parts

301 Broadway, Nakusp250-265-3131

RORY MCLEODFIREFIGHTERDURATION OF

SERVICE

3 Years

North Nakusp Auto1350 13th Ave.250-265-4406

KAROLINA MOSKALFIREFIGHTERDURATION OF

SERVICE

5 Years

Halcyon Assisted Living83 8th Ave. NW, Nakusp

250-265-3692

JAMES PETERSONFIREFIGHTERDURATION OF

SERVICE

9 YearsRoyal LePage Selkirk Realty

306 Broadway, Nakusp250-265-3635

Fauquier Volunteer Fire Department always ready

The Fauquier Volunteer Fire Brigade had anoth-

er successful year in 2011-2012.

Our numbers remained stable although we did

lose one member when Jamie Coates and his wife,

Richelle, moved their family to Nakusp. You will

be missed, Jamie. This leaves us with 11 signed up

members, and new members are always welcome.

On the training side, we sent Denise Douglas

and Beverley Darnell to the spring training week-

end in Oliver. Chief John Banta attended a couple

of courses sponsored by the BC Fire Training Offi -

cers Association. Our Tuesday night practices form

the backbone of our training program and we have

been emphasizing the role the fi re brigade would

play in the event of an interface situation.

We had a couple of new equipment acquisitions.

A 20 HP portable pump will greatly improve our

ability to access natural water sources and a chemi-

cal smoke generator will help us make our training

much more realistic. Thanks to BC Hydro, CBT

and RDCK for their generous support of these two

purchases.

The big news is that we picked up another

pumper which the Salmon Arm Fire Dept gave us

a very good deal on. Among other things, this will

enable us to fi ght a fi re and move water to the scene

simultaneously, something we’ve never been able

to do before. Counting our auxilliary trailer, we

now have almost 2,000 gallons of water on wheels,

ready to go.

And so we face the coming year, proud of our

past, confi dent in our future and, true to our motto

Semper Paratus (Always Ready), constantly pre-

pared to serve our community in any way we can.

Contributed by John Banta, Fauquier Fire Chief

The Fauquier Fire Department volunteers: from left: Daryl Henke, Derek Shiell, Bud Cope, Ed McGinnis, Laurence Charles-Lundaahl, back row, John Banta, Beverly Darnell, Denise Douglas, and Dobby Bissell. Missing from the photo: Syd Welch and Leslie McDonald. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE FAUQUIER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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DAVE SCAMBLERFIREFIGHTERDURATION OF

SERVICE

5 Years

Three Lions Pub 265-4944Chumley’s 265-3331401 Broadway, Nakusp

PAUL TITHECOTTFIREFIGHTERDURATION OF

SERVICE

1 YearArrow Lakes News

205 Broadway, Nakusp250-265-3823

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SERVICE

5 MonthsArrow Lakes News

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DIDACE WILCOTTFIREFIGHTERDURATION OF

SERVICE

13 Years250-265-4655

250-265-3703

DEAN ZANIERFIREFIGHTERDURATION OF

SERVICE

9 Years

Saddle Mountain Medical Clinic84 Broadway, Nakusp.

250-265-3694

TOM ZELEZNIKFIREFIGHTERDURATION OF

SERVICE

6 Years

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Since 1923

The Arrow Lakes, now quiet with regard to wharves and steamboats, also fl oated fi ve launches in earlier times as shown by the Craft family of Needles. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARROW LAKES HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND CRESCENT BAY CONSTRUCTION

This Week in HistoryThis Week in HistoryThis Week in History features a selection of stories from the Arrow Lakes News archives

OCTOBER 8, 1942

Arrow Lakes hotel in Edgewood completely destroyed by fi re

A fi re broke out with startling suddenness

in the roof of the hotel in Edgewood about

noon on Friday. Help was quickly forthcom-

ing from the residents of the village and

valley. Some furniture was salvaged before

the fi re became too fi erce. It was feared that

the post offi ce and store would burn also,

but when it was found that it was hopeless

to save the hotel, all energies were spent on

saving the nearby buildings. The destruction

of the hotel and contents is a terrible loss to

Mr. and Mrs. Neiderman and is also great-

ly felt by the community. It was one of the

fi nest hotels on the Arrow Lakes and much

patronized by travellers and holiday mak-

ers. Surely it is time some adequate means

of dealing with the fi re hazard should be ar-

ranged. The lake is close to the village and

an engine and hose would most likely have

prevented a complete loss.

OCTOBER 19, 1952

Nakusp landmark being torn down

One of the oldest landmarks dating back

to 1893 is this week biting the dust in Na-

kusp with the tearing down of the old F.W.

Jordan store. The building has seen the

mule trains loading and squealing before its

doors, prior to the completion of the Slocan

railway. It has seen the barter and trade with

the Indians, loaded beneath their glistening

Winter’s catch of furs. It has watched the

early prospector who fi rst came in his youth,

gradually hauling in his step with rheuma-

tism and old age, as he picked up his yearly

grub stake – most of whom are now across

the Great Divide and God Bless them, they

were many of the fi nest characters in the

world. Above all else, I think it was the most

remarkable store in the world to have kept

solvent with ten pairs of shoes to supply,

certainly it seemed like every month for the

ten kicking, hard-wearing Jordan. Through

the hand of workmen last week to the town

dump went some millions of dollars in can-

celled cheques which has been paid out in

payroll and supplies for saw milling, pole

making and logging in or adjacent to Nakusp

in the last thirty years. So, it is symbolic in

Nakusp’s diamond jubilee, those of us who

knew you and loved you say, fare ye well.

OCTOBER 13, 1982

Thieves take keyboard terminal from school

Thieves broke into the Nakusp Secondary

School on Saturday night and stole the input

keyboard from one of the Apple II comput-

ers. Entry was gained through smashing a

window in the computer room and in an at-

tempt to get away, the thieves pulled over the

display terminal and smashed it on the fl oor.

The keyboard is valued at $1,500. Mem-

bers from the RCMP identifi cation section

combed the computer room on Tuesday to

attempt to lift fi ngerprints or any other iden-

tifi cation which might lead to the apprehen-

sion of the thieves.

OCTOBER 7, 1992

Reservoir to dropSurprise! Surprise! The Arrow Reser-

voir will continue to go down this week.

Hydro forecasters say that the discharge

at Hugh Keeleyside will be increased this

week slightly so the reservoir will continue

to draft. It actually held its own last week

but us expected to go down from the 1411.6

foot height it was at on Monday. At the same

time, Hydro is raising the height of the Dun-

can reservoir and pulling down Mica and

Libby.

OCTOBER 10, 2002

The great Sunday fi shing story

The day started simply enough, three

guys headed out for a half day of fi shing at

Trout Lake. Eleven a.m. on October 6 the

Glen Olson Fishing Charter had no fi sh in

the boat. At 11:01 a.m. events changed dras-

tically. The rod on the planer board started to

bounce around like crazy. Bob “Hawkeye “

Cliff didn’t miss a beat as he jumped up and

set the hook. I was the only one to see the

giant fi sh launch out of the water and it re-

minded me of a sailfi sh dancing in the ocean.

A half hour went by and we fi nally managed

to catch a glimpse of the giant. Glen Olson

was calm to this point. “That’s a 20-pound-

er!! Keep the rod tip up...don’t pull too hard,

Bob,” and on and on the captain went. The

offi cial weight from the General Store was

20.25 pounds. What a fi sh day!

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* 13. Which ‘extra’ items are you likely to spend on in your household? Frequently Occasionally Never

Car detailing � � �

Fast food � � �

Fitness membership � � �

Further education or courses � � �

Gourmet foods or desserts � � �

Home improvement less than $500 � � �

Home improvement over $500 � � �

Live theatre or festivals � � �

Manicure, pedicure, hair styling � � �

Movie downloads, Pay per view, movie channels � � �

Movie theatre � � �

Restaurant dining � � �

Scratch and lottery tickets � � �

Trips to a casino � � �

* 14. Are you planning to travel in the near future? For business For pleasure No plans to travel

In Canada for less than 3 days by plane � � �

Getaway of less than 3 days to the USA � � �

Longer trip within Canada by car � � �

Longer trip within Canada by plane � � �

Longer trip to the USA by car � � �

Longer trip to the USA by plane � � �

Longer trip outside of North America � � �

* 17. What type of real estate are you looking at? Newly built Previously owned

Single detached � �

Townhouse � �

Condo � �

Resort property � �

* 18. Are you planning any fi nancial transactions? Please check all that apply. � Consolidate your debt load� Pay off a loan� Pay off your mortgage� Remortgage your property� Renew your mortgage� Secure a loan� Seek fi nancial planning advice� Set up a line of credit� Switch banks or credit union� None of the above

* 19. In which category does your annual household income fall? � Less than $35,000

� $35,000 to less than $50,000

� $50,000 to less than $75,000

� $75,000 to less than $100,000

� $100,000 to less than $150,000

� $150,000 or more

* 21. How far will you drive from your home to use a business or service? � 16-30 minutes

� 31-60 minutes

� 1 hours

� 2 hours

� 3 hours

� More than 4 hours

� I don’t shop outside of my own community

* 11. What type of vehicle are you considering and when do you plan to purchase? Next 3 months Next 6 months Next year

Car � � �

Minivan � � �

Pickup truck � � �

SUV � � �

*7. Do you...? Frequently Occasionally Never

Research online prior to store purchase? � � �

Make online purchases? � � �

Use your smart phone for shopping? � � �

*8. Do you ever...? Frequently Occasionally Never

Compromise on quality to save money? � � �

Forego a brand name to save money? � � �

Wait for the item to go on sale? � � �

* 12. Is your next vehicle most likely to be...?� Economy

� Midrange

� Luxury

� Hybrid

* 9. Are you or someone in your household planning to purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle in the near future? (If no, jump to Q13)� Yes � No

* 15. Does anyone in your household plan to sell or buy real estate in the near future? If no, jump to Q18)� Yes � No

* 16. Will this be..?� Your first home purchase? � Upsize? � Downsize?

* 10. Will it be a new or preowned vehicle?

� Pre-owned � New

* 2. How many people in your household (including yourself) read the paper? 1 2 3 4 or more

Female 18-24 � � � �

............ 25-34 � � � �

............ 35-44 � � � �

............ 45-54 � � � �

............ 55-65 � � � �

............ 65+ � � � �

Male.....18-24 � � � �

............ 25-34 � � � �

............ 35-44 � � � �

............ 45-54 � � � �

............ 55-65 � � � �

............ 65+ � � � �

* 4. Which advertising off ers are you most interested in? Frequently Occasionally Never

Appliances � � �

Discount, bargain or dollar store � � �

Clothing, accessories and footwear � � �

Computers, tablets, phones, cameras � � �

Fast Food � � �

Furniture, rugs and beds � � �

Groceries � � �

Health, personal care and make-up � � �

Offi ce supplies � � �

Tools, home & yard improvement � � �

Toys & games, arts & crafts � � �

TV, stereo, PVR, Satellite � � �

* 1. How do you generally read your local paper?� The printed newspaper

� Online on my computer or laptop

� On my tablet

� On my smartphone

� Army & Navy

� Bargain! Shop

� Best Buy

� Buy Low

� Canadian Tire

� Chapters

� Choices Market

� Coopers

� Dollar Giant

� Dollarama

� Extra Foods

� Future Shop

� Home Depot

� Home Hardware

� Ikea

� Jysk

� Kin’s Farm Market

� London Drugs

� Lululemon

� M&M Meats

� Mark’s Work Wearhouse

� Marketplace IGA

� Nesters

� Overwaitea

� Pharmasave

� PriceSmart

� Real Canadian Superstore

� Reitmans

� Rexall

� Rona

� Safeway

� Save-on-Foods

� Sears

� Shoppers Drug Mart

� Sport Chek or Sport Mart

� Staples

� Starbucks

� T&T Supermarket

� The Bay

� The Brick

� The Source

� Tim Hortons

� Walmart

� Winners

� XS Cargo

* 3. How much time do you typically spend reading the newspaper, its stories, advertising and fl yers?� Less than 10 minutes

� 10 - 20 minutes

� 21- 30 minutes

� 30 minutes +

* 6. What most infl uences your decision when choosing a grocery store?� Loyalty to the chain

� Closest to home

� Best deals/offers/coupons

� Rewards or credit card program

* 5. Please check the stores you shop at

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* 22. Thank you for taking the time to complete our

survey. If you’d like to be entered into the prize draw,

please leave us your first and last name and your

email address. We will contact the winner via email or

daytime phone number at the close of the study.

* 20. In which city/municipality do you currently live?

______________________________________________

Tear out this page - mail to P.O. Box 189, Nakusp, V0G 1RO or drop off your survey at our offi ce at 106 Broadway Street, Nakusp.Go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/nakusp to take this survey online …

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ATTENTION Loggers! D&J Is-ley and Sons Contracting Ltd. of Grande Prairie, AB. is look-ing for a Skidding and Pro-cessing Contractor. Potential Multi-Year Contract in the Fort St John area. Camp accom-modations available. For fur-ther details, please call Daniel @ (780)814-4331 or email daniel@isley.caLEARN FROM home. Earn from home. Medical Transcrip-tionists are in demand. Lots of jobs! Enroll today for less than $95 a month. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

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Merchandise for Sale

Fruit & VegetablesGRAND FORKS FARMS:

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GUIDON, Blanche (Eheler)March 28, 1925 – September 22, 2012

Blanche was born to Archie and Lizzie Eheler while the family was living in the outlying area of Melfort, SK. She was the seventh of twelve children, the fourth of ve girls in a long string of boys. From Melfort the family moved to Penticton, BC and then Stockton, CA where her parents lived out the rest of their lives. She met and married Alphonse Guidon during WWII and, after the war, they settled in Burton, on the family farm, to raise their family of seven children. In 1960 they relocated the family to Nakusp where they resided until Alphonse’s passing. Blanche moved to Vernon in 1998, then to Trail in 2005 and nally Castlegar in 2007. She greatly treasured her independence, and although it seemed as though laundry was her “hobby”, her actual interests were other home-based activities like knitting and sewing, and she liked to keep her mind active with games like Scrabble or Upwords, as well as crossword and other word puzzles.

Blanche was predeceased by her eldest daughter, Yvonne Wegner, in 1975; her husband Al in 1997; her parents; and all of her siblings - Ted, Thelma (Thompson), Elsie (Boehm), Clarence, Dorothy, Gordon, Gerald, Keith, Harold, Ralph, and Shirley (Hayes). She is loved and remembered by her remaining six children - Lawrence (Coleen) Guidon of Nakusp; Lynne Davis from Grande Prairie, AB; Patti (Rick) George from Powell River; Brian Guidon from Kamloops; Debra Stewart from Castlegar; and Valerie (Dennis) Marchand from Woodstock, NB as well as her thirteen grandchildren - Wray (Heidi) and Dwayne (Alisha) Wegner of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA and Tacoma, WA respectively; Paul (Jan) Guidon of Nakusp; Leah McKenzie of Grande Prairie, AB; Lara Detta of Kamloops; Brent (Daliha) George of Vancouver; Aaron (Darlene) George of Victoria; Kyla (Jeff) McLellan of Woodstock, NB; Jason (Jackie) Davis of Grande Prairie; Kirsten (CB) Lovercheck of Pendleton, OR; Robyn Guidon of Fort St. John; Meghan Marchand of Sydney; and Melissa (Jarrod) Teindl of Nakusp as well as twenty-six great-grandchildren – Courtney, Blake, Gage, Caden, Annaliese, Lucy (Yvonne’s); Hannah, Rebecca, Mikel, Hunter (Larry’s); Maria, Justin, Cassandra, Janet, Caleb (Lynne’s); Grace (Patti’s); Luke, Kelsey, Reilly (Brian’s); Makayla, Kaitlyn (Debra’s); Russell, Nya, Anna, Logan, Carson (Valerie’s).

Blanche’s nal resting place is beside her devoted husband inBurton Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Blanche can be made to theCancer Society at Dollar Dollar in Nakusp.

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Merchandise for Sale

Misc. WantedBoat motor outboard 40+ HP long shaft 352-3239

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

WANTED: Small Electric Stove (24”) In Good Condi-

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Real Estate

Real EstateRIVERFRONT RESORT, Southern BC. Lots available as low as $61,900. Year round park, indoor pool & spa. Low maintenance fees. Inquiries: Jan 250-499-7887; Caroline 250-499-4233; www.riversidervparkresort.com

Other AreasBUY LAND in Belize - English Commonwealth country in Central America. Caribbean Jungle lots - 3 miles from sea - Starting at $11,000. All types available. For information call Patrick Snyder 778-403-1365.

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent1 Bdrm Apartment For Rent $600/mth. +DD. Utilities Not Included. Available Immediate-ly. Please Phone 250-265-3420

Homes for Rent2 Bdrm. Trailer Near Schools. No Pets. No Smoking. Refer-ences. Heat Incl. Available Immediately $975. 250-265-3203

2 Bedroom House on the Wa-terfront. Partly Furnished. Incl.

W/D. Oil Furnace Heat. $800/mth. Plus Utilities. Prefer

Non-Smokers and No Pets. Large Covered Storage Shed.

Call After 6pm Weeknights. 250-956-3863.

FOR RENT2 Bdrm. Fully Furnished in

Town Home With Nice Decor. Nov. 1st

D/D & References Required. N/P.

$850.00/ + UtilitiesCall 250-265-3474

FOR RENT2 Bedroom Apt. in 4-plex With

Yard and Within Village. Available Immediately. W/D on site. $585/mth.

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Rentals

Homes for RentHome for Rent: 3 Bdrm/2 Bath Home with Carport. Wood/Propane Heat. 5 Appli-ances. N/S, No Pets. Available Nov. 1st. $700/mth +DD 250-265-4909

House for Rent in Nakusp. $750/mth + Utilities. 3 Bdrm., 1 Bath. Pets Negotiable. N/S. $375 DD. References Re-quired. Available End of Octo-ber. Please Call:250-919-5315

Offi ce/RetailFOR RENT: Store Studio 600 Sq. Ft. Reasonable Rent. 250-265-3420

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Recreational/SaleFor Sale - 1998, 27’ Sports-master Travel Trailer. Sleeps up to 8 People. Twin Bunks, Pull-out Couch, Table Folds

Down, Queen Pillow-top Mat-tress in Front Bedroom. Air

Conditioner, 3 Burner Stove, Oven, Spacious Bathroom, 2 x

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Nakusp. Please call 250-265-9990 or email: tzanier@hotmail.ca

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Scrap Car RemovalOLD CAR REMOVAL

Please call! 250-265-1153

Transportation

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LIQUOR STORE

This incredible ancient health art makes you supple and strong in body & mind.

NEW BEGINNERS CLASS startsTuesday, October 23

Nakusp Elementary School Gym:Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm

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Nakusp Tai ChiDynamic way to health...

Holly from Red Gate Farm basks in the sun at the last Nakusp Farmers’ Market of the year. CLAIRE PARADIS/ARROW LAKES NEWS

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