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The Arrow brings local talent to the airwaves

By Claire Paradis Arrow Lakes News

Nakusp’s own radio station has some great programming, both local and from further afield. Ty Klassen’s ‘Spirit Song’ joins the regular line up this fall. Here is a look at a few of the programs on The Arrow.

Spirit Song aims to inspire Airing recently on The Arrow was the first installation of Ty Klassen’s new show “Spirit Song,” the inspiration for which came on a bus ride from Nakusp and Burton.

In fact, it came in the form of Kyle Kusch.

“I was looking for a creative outlet,” said Klassen, who clambered aboard the Burtonbound bus last summer while thinking about what he could do when he saw Kusch. “I saw Kyle and thought ‘radio!’ By the time I got off the bus I had the name of the show.”

Between then and now, Klassen has had lots of time to imagine what his show would be. He’s put a lot of thought into how to organize his half hour on the airwaves. Each of the six shows Klassen is bringing to the radio has a guest who will connect with a different theme.

“I knew right away I wanted to have guests,” said the radio host. Each theme is explored through personal stories, music and the input of the guests.

The first episode centred on gratitude, and featured musical duo Colin and Mary Ellen Harris. Joe Wareham will guest star on

the next “Spirit Song,” the Earth and Naturethemed show. Klassen said he’s also dedicating the upcoming instalment to author Bob Harrington, and will be opening the show with an introduction from Harrington’s book Listening to the Earth: A Spiritual Journey with Nature.

Karen Hamling is guest for episode three, and will explore “being in the moment” with Klassen through song and music. In December Cassia Parent will take part in a peacethemed show, and Cliff Wolfendon will discuss aboriginal spirituality. Rosie Lukenda and Klassen explore love in the final episode. Each show airs Sunday around 2 p.m., with a new episode every two weeks.

“I want it to be an entertaining blend of personal stories, music and spirituality,” said Klassen. “I’d like to reach people of different ages and backgrounds.”

Each episode will offer listeners something positive they can do for themselves in the form of affirmations: encouraging phrases that can be used to interrupt repetitive negative mental chatter. Klassen, who is naturally musical, puts these short, catchy phrases to music so they become songs, like jingles of positivity.

For him, affirmations were a tool to beat some serious blues, helping him come out of major depression.

“I could easily go there again,” revealed Klassen, “I’m sure there are a lot of people who could relate to that and are sick and tired

Ty Klassen’s Spirit Song is one of the new local shows on Nakusp’s own The Arrow.

Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News of being depressed, and wish they could find a way to achieve peace of mind.”

For him, the radio show is just one more step in the journey away from fear and toward openness, one that he invites you to tune into.

Millie Pawley, Question of the Week Browsing through the Ladies Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store here in Nakusp, I was suddenly stopped by a smiling woman hold-

ing what looked like a recording device in her hand.

“What’s the best score you’ve ever found in a thrift store?” she asked.

“Uh,” the best ever was a tough call, having been a devoted thrift shopper most of my life. There have been many things I’ve toted home and worn, used or modified (it’s called

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Household hazardous wastes cleaned up in RDCK Contributed by Nicole Ward, RDCK

In October, residents of the RDCK and RDCK Municipalities safely disposed of approximately 21,660 litres of hazardous liquids at four HHW round-up events held throughout the region. An additional 9,480 litres of paint were also collected at no charge to the RDCK by Product Care.

Other miscellaneous items such as fire extinguishers, mercury, lead and compressed gas cylinders were also collected at the events held in Castlegar, Creston, Nakusp and Nelson.

In Nakusp, the substances collected were significant: Paint 1290 litres Batteries 31.75 kg Aerosols 350 litres Auto batteries 480 kg Pesticides 10 litres Solvents 30 litres Appliances 1240 kg Electronics 802 kg Fluorescent tubes 95 Flammable solids 50 kg (adhesives, caulking, mothballs, waxes, sulphur, grease, briquettes, zinc dust) Mercury 6 kg (thermometers, lamps, mercury fertilizer)

Waste oil 615 litres Fire extinguishers 8 Compressed gas 10 canisters “The results demonstrate that the residents of the RDCK and Municipalities want to keep our communities and environment free of hazardous waste. All the events were very well attended and we are pleased with the volume of materials that were collected and safely disposed of.” said Uli Wolf, General Manager of Environmental Services.

This is the first time that the RDCK has organized collection events for residents to safely

dispose of household hazardous waste at no charge. “The roundup events were a worthwhile endeavour as there was a huge volume of toxic materials that we diverted from the landfill, thereby protecting the environment,” said John Kettle, RDCK Board Chair. Many common household products are toxic and can damage the environment if tossed in the garbage or flushed down the drain. Some materials collected at the round-up events like paint and electronics are recycled, while other hazardous materials are safely disposed of.

The RDCK would like to thank all the volunteers, Product Stewardship Organizations, Nelson Leafs Bottle Depot and contractors who worked hard at the events to ensure residents were served quickly and safely.

For more information about what was collected at the events: www.rdck.bc.ca For information on B.C.’s product stewardship programs, including depot locations, visit: www.rcbc.bc.ca or 1-800-6674321.

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Trucking jobs in the province provide opportunities

There are many career opportunities in the trucking industry in British Columbia.

Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News Contributed by JOBSBC

Job seekers are in luck when it comes to the commercial road transportation industry in British Columbia. Trucking companies throughout B.C. require professional drivers, mechanics, dispatchers and operations staff right now, which means that job

seekers with experience and/or training may find work within their preferred region. For those considering training prior to joining the workforce, demand for skilled workers in the industry is likely to grow to 2020 and beyond.

There are a number of reasons for this. For truck drivers,

the industry is facing a North America-wide shortage because most are 45 years of age or older and nearing retirement. In fact, in Canada, according to a report by the Canada Trucking Human Resources Council, 58 per cent of long-haul truck drivers fall in this age range. Similar shortages exist for other jobs, including diesel

engine and heavy duty mechanics.

Aside from worker shortages, economic growth in the Asia-Pacific Gateway is also driving demand for workers in transportation. This applies not only to companies in the Lower Mainland, but in other regions as well, since the Asia-Pacific “Gateway” is actually made up of an integrated supply chain of airports, seaports, rail and road connections, and border crossings, from Prince Rupert to Surrey, with links supplied by trucking.

Today’s trucking industry is an exciting place to be. Equipment in many companies is state of the art, meaning increased comfort and ease for drivers and opportunities for mechanics to work with technologically advanced systems, keeping both their skills and interest engaged. Dispatch relies on sophisticated tracking and routing systems. Others on the operations side also use information technology of many kinds to deal with everything from licences and permits, to customer services, accounting, sales and marketing.

And, people joining the industry have many career choices. Drivers, for example, may work close to home as pick-up and delivery or short-haul drivers. Those who like the idea of travelling across Canada or North America can become long-haul drivers for an employer or work as owner-operators. Drivers may haul consumer goods, fuel, logs, heavy-duty

equipment, livestock – most of what we purchase or consume spent some time on the road with a commercial truck!

If you already have experience as a driver, mechanic or operations worker, most companies advertise jobs on their websites. Members of the BC Trucking Association from across the province may post jobs under Careers on www.bctrucking.com, and the provincial and federal governments maintain job sites at WorkBC (http:// www.workbc.ca/Jobs/) and Working in Canada (http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/ - choose to Explore Careers by Occupation, then by Region). Within your own community, it may also pay to approach a company you’d like to work for, drop off a résumé and inquire if and when they’ll be hiring.

If you’d like to enter the industry but need training, there are also many avenues to explore. Although there is not a standard training course for professional drivers, there are numerous private schools throughout B.C. that offer programs. For information on transportation trades in B.C., including mechanics and other technicians, visit transCDA (http://www.tcda. ca/home). And for information on trucking careers in general, see www. truckingcareers.ca.

Your own community and region depend on trucking. It may also offer the right career for you.

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Ho ho ho, Christmas is back in Burton

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Correction to the November 14, 2012 issue: The donation made to Minor Hockey from Cheryl Truax to Kristy Robins was money raise at the monthly meat draw, which events Truax also chairs.

Nakusp Boat Ramp Replacement Project Invitation to Tenderers Columbia Power, on behalf of BC Hydro, is managing the replacement of the public boat ramp facilities located in the Village of Nakusp.

A Request for Proposal (RFP) for this project has been posted to BC Bid. The tender closes at 14:00 pm, local time, December 4, 2012.

The purpose of this RFP is to select a proponent to demolish and remove the existing public boat ramp facilities, excavate and prepare the site and construct new public boat ramp facilities in the same location.

Celebrating in the Burton Christmas parade, Christine Adshead and Margaret Simpson dressed festively.

Photo courtesy of Isabelle Bergeron Contributed bySuzanne Story

On December 8, Burton will host its 4th annual Community Christmas Party at the Burton Fire Hall, starting with a parade at 3:30 p.m., so deck your self up and be part of it. The parade will set off from Burton Community Learning Centre and make its way to the Fire Hall.

This year, volunteers will again be serving a whole pig roast for dinner. Tickets for the feast are available for $15 and are going fast; all tickets must be purchased soon, so don’t delay. Your money

will be going to support the Burton Volunteer Fire Department, but if you’ve been taken over by the spirit of generosity and feel like giving more, not a problem.

Donations can be given to the Burton Community Hall Board.

The dinner will also feature a baked goods sale, bingo, raffle, silent auction, 50/50, and a “chicken drop.” The raffle prizes include a logging truck load of seasoned birch firewood, a skookum ski jacket donated by K2, a load of gravel, and a dinner and soak for two out at Halcyon. The silent auction also has a rich selection

of neat stuff to bid on.

In the evening, there will be live local musicians, fire pits, a cash bar and dancing. Make sure you don’t miss it! Please bring a non-perishable donation for the food bank when you come, too, so others can enjoy a feast of their own.

The BVFD are grateful for the Columbia Basin Trust for their support for this event, which is one highlight in the Burton calendar. For more info and to purchase dinner or raffle tickets, please call Wayne at 250-265-3820.

An information meeting to discuss requirements under this RFP will occur at 13:00 pm local time on November 21, 2012 at the Emergency Services Building in Nakusp, BC (300 – 8th Ave. NW). A site visit is expected to take place immediately following the information meeting.

While attendance is at the discretion of proponents, those who do not attend will be deemed to have attended the information meeting and site visit and to have received any and all of the oral and written information given at such meeting and visit.

Columbia Power may record, and post on BC Bid, a list of questions asked and answers provided during the site visit.

For information on this tender and to register for the information meeting and/or site visit, please refer to the tender documents at: BC Bid: www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca

The Arrow asks the Question of the Week

Millie gets some good answers to her question of the week. Claire Paradis/Arrow Lake News

Continued from page 1 ‘upcycling’ now), but there was one hand made skirt with wild embroidery evoking deep sea creatures that came to mind.

The smiling woman asking was Millie Pawley, the person behind The Arrow’s Question of the Week. Her career in radio started right here in Nakusp as part of a Targeted Initiative for Older Workers program. CBAL’s Liz Gillis suggested she do a radio program as part of her involvement in the community, and help contribute talk content to the station.

And thus, the Question of the

Week was born. Millie’s show is more than just the question, though. She has brought stories, music and jokes to the airwaves each week for over 35 weeks now, and a funny thing has happened.

“Some are funny and others are just stupid,” said Millie, “Because I read so many jokes, something’s changed.” Her taste in jokes has changed, with exposure to so many jokes, and she’s found her range has narrowed over time.

Humour is what she aims for, and it’s what she often finds from particular people in town. These are her go-to folks that she’ll active search for because they’ve usually got something hilarious to say in response to her question. Sometimes that has meant she has had to censor her noonhour show.

“I’d rather have something bleeped out than nothing at all,” she shrugged. “There is only a certain amount you can say about the weather.”

If she can’t find someone to talk, Millie just has to be funny herself, and resorts to writing a script full of stories and reading it on her show which airs at noon

on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and at 7 a.m. all other days.

Legendary Tunes Hosted by Burton’s Phil McMechan every Tuesday and Friday at 6 p.m., this show has been a staple on The Arrow.

“We’ve now passed the 100 episode mark and this month we have begun taping the fourth season of Phil’s weekly mix of blues, jazz, R&B, and roots music pulled from his personal collection,” said The Arrow producer Kyle Kusch.

Kusch also put out the invitation to anyone who would like to put together a show: “This is a community station; we’d really love to see it used!”

Amplified Radio Another new program on The Arrow, the internationallysyndicated electronic music programme Amplified Radio features the best of Trance, House, Progressive, and Techno from around the world, all mixed into a show hosted by Ontario’s DJ Ampz, airing overnight on Friday evenings starting at 11 p.m. Amp Radio Extra, which is broadcast immediately following Amplified Radio, features two international guest DJs.

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Electric fences save lives Editor, We live in Hills and have chickens for eggs. Living in a rural area set into the wilderness, we have both black and grizzly bears around our property from time to time, but there’s been no need to kill them.

Three reasons for this: first, a stout predator-proof building for a chicken coop; second, a 10-foot high fence around the coop and chickenyard; and third, an electric fence consisting of four strands of wire around the perimeter hooked to a 6,000-volt charger.

The occasional bear has tested the system and received a jolt of pain for its efforts. Any bears we see wandering too close to the house or coop get a bear banger (noisemaker) shot over their heads.

Your recent article “Grizzly slaughter highlights bear unawareness...” mentions that bears were “ripping into ducks, turkeys and chickens.” Let’s ask this: how were the bears getting at those animals?

Most likely guess: fowl kept in inadequate, poorly-built, dilapidated structures with rickety fences and without electric fencing protecting the perimeter.

Did you know that you can be ticketed for providing unsecured bear attractants?

The Wildlife Act was recently amended so there is a $230 ticket for negligence or carelessness regarding the mismanagement of attractants on your property (such as improperly stored garbage or improperly secured animals).

Education and awareness-building is the first step but thereafter those who don’t secure their farm animals should be ticketed.

Another consideration: requiring the services of the Conservation Of-

ficer to come and shoot bears costs taxpayers thousands of dollars. Just the cost to us taxpayers of the CO trying to deal with the family of grizzlies that developed a taste for fowl in the Arrow Park/Burton/Brouse area would have bought a lot of electric fencing for chicken runs – electric fences that would have prevented the loss of livestock and likely saved the bears’ lives.

A note for those considering backyard chickens to provide delicious eggs: consider that the cost of getting chickens will include building a sturdy structure for a coop and installing a clearly signed and wellmaintained electric fence around your chicken run.

This will address Mayor Hamling’s concern about bears potentially being attracted into town by backyard chickens. Bears learn very quickly that while chickens might smell tasty, a jolt of electricity feels bad.

While on this topic, remember that garbage must be stored in a secure shed/garage or in a bear-proof container. If you attract a bear to your yard through your carelessness it can end very badly for the bear.

Having bears in our midst comes with the privilege of living in such a beautiful area, where we fortunately still have a connection to the natural world.

Respectful coexistence is possible. Electric fencing is necessary for all livestock – the hardware store in Nakusp carries or can order the items needed.

Lorna Visser Fowlty Towers Artisan Eggs, Hills B.C.

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Remembering those we’ve lost

Craig Savage A Matter of Faith Most of us have been through the loss of a loved one – it’s a part of the human experience we all share. And as we seek to work through our grief, it’s remarkable our similarities.

Perhaps the greatest common ground is in our desire to honour the memory of those who have passed on. I’ve had the privilege of participating in a number of funerals and memorial services, and it is inspiring to hear the love and admiration for the legacy of a life well lived.

So even in death we find hope – hope that something of the de-

parted lives on. More than half of Canadians believe in heaven, and many more than that would agree that those who have died survive in the people whose lives they have touched.

Remembrance Day is another good example of loving memory; we express our gratitude to the soldiers who have sacrificed over the years to protect our nation. We gathered at the cenotaph on Sunday to honour those who have served and those who have died.

Did you know that the word “cenotaph” is derived from the Greek for “empty tomb?”

Though the term refers to a tomb that honours the fallen who have been buried elsewhere, I find a connection to what I believe.

Jesus was executed for crimes he did not commit and put in a tomb. After three days, he rose from the dead and the tomb was found empty. His resurrection was a demonstration of power over death, and it gives us hope that there is life after death for us

and our loved ones.

That’s what faith is about. We believe that there is more—more than we can see or even imagine.

The harsh realities of life and death are not the end of the story.

The people we know are more than biological organisms that lived, functioned, and died. The people we know are spiritual beings that amount to more than elaborate collections of cells. We are made in the image of God with a divine spark that endures.

Therefore, the knowledge that the beloved ones we have lost are not truly gone comes from the spiritual character of how we were created. We know that there is more.

Just one more thought: make sure to tell your loved ones what their lives mean to you while they’re around to hear it. Too often those kind words are only spoken in a eulogy, when the person being praised is no longer around to hear it. Let’s honour not only those we’ve lost, but also those we still have.

MP disgusted by lack of co-operation BC Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko reacted today to the House of Commons Committee hearing on Bill S-11, The Safe Food for Canada Act. According to the long-time Agriculture Committee member, there was absolutely no willingness on the part of the Conservative majority to consider any of the Opposition amendments.

“I find this totally reprehensible,” stated the former NDP Agri-

culture critic. “Both Opposition parties told the Conservatives we support the bill especially in light of the recent crisis at XL Foods.

We offered very positive amendments to strengthen the bill – all were rejected.”

The NDP prepared 11 amendments including provisions for whistleblower protection, an independent audit and an exemption in regard to domestic regulations for foods processed strictly

for export.

“The experience with S-11 put the current state of affairs in Parliament in perspective,” concluded Atamanenko. “I am convinced now more than ever, that the Conservatives have absolutely no interest in making Parliament work in a spirit of cooperation. This is a black day for democracy!”

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Hot springs can be vulnerable to quakes

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VILLAGE OF NAKUSP KUSKANAX CREEK FOOTBRIDGE REPACEMENT

INVITATION TO TENDERERS The Nakusp Hot Springs source is an important source of more than just hot water for the Village. Could it dry up like the springs in Haida Gwaii?

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By Claire Paradis Arrow Lakes News

Haida Gwaii had been shaken up by recent seismic activity, but the effects may be harder to shake off. The movement of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake and significant aftershocks has pinched off the source of a natural hot springs that was used, leaving pools dry.

Changes in the flow had been noticed since 1923, but the Banff Upper Hot Springs have been drying up each winter since 1998, and they now resort to heating up a cold source. Why the water disappears seasonally is unknown, but speculation as to the causes has ranged from climate change to human activity.

In 1964, the Radium hot springs was affected by an earthquake in Alaska which left the pools muddy for a week and a half. Their source water decreased in temperature from 45 Celsius to 39 Celsius but luckily,

the flow was left intact.

Fairmont Hot Springs was temporarily shut down this summer when a mudslide disrupted their water source, and corking up the flow of visitors to the springs. After three weeks of repair, they were up and running, and catching the last few drips of tourist dollars of the season.

It’s not the hot springs’ fault.

Well, it is, actually. The fault lies with a hot springs source, where the water is heated geothermally, which frequently occur along fault lines. And faults are notoriously volatile. And as the slide at Fairmont demonstrated, a source may be threatened externally as well due to its location.

“From what I understand it is a risk that exists for any natural springs,” said Nakusp CAO Linda Tynan.

In 2006, a report was prepared for the Village about different strategies that could be taken to protect the municipality’s hot springs source, although any

work must be done with care.

“We do have a report at the Village office which advises of the dangers of any development near the source of the hot springs (e.g. drilling, excavating) as even this type of activity could pose a threat,” Tynan told the Arrow Lakes News via email.

Paul Blackett of Kala Groundwater, who prepared the 2006 report, suggested several ways to protect the source, many of which have been implemented.

According to an ALN article published in November 2006, Blackett also said that logging or other heavy activity in the spring capture zone could affect the source.

“I don’t know of any way to secure a source,” the CAO added, admitting that she hasn’t been working with the Village long enough if research into the topic has been done. “Some of the previous engineering reports we have had done may address this issue.”

The Owner, the Village of Nakusp, offers to receive tenders related to Construction of the Kuskanax Creek Footbridge.

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Lest we forget: 2012 Remembrance Day in pictures

The colour guard led the way from the Legion down to Nakusp’s veterans’ memorial in the park. Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News

The sad sound of bagpipes contributed to the solemn atmosphere of the day.

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The last post played out to a silent crowd flanking the grounds around the cenotaph.

Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News

The community filled the cenotaph with wreaths to honour Canadian soldiers who have served and fallen. Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News Arrow Lakes Arts Council proudly presents

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How well do you Know Your Watershed?

Grade 8 Students use magnifying glasses to look at a caddisfly larva and a mayfly nymph captured during their field trip to Kuskanax Creek in early October. Photo courtesy of Julia Flesaker gram. She teaches the Know Your test for temperature, conductivity,

By Claire Paradis Watershed curriculum in Nakusp, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, Arrow Lakes News New Denver and Slocan City, and and phosphate and nitrogen levFor the last three years around she loves it. els. Checking out the weird world the Columbia Basin, students “We’re reaching a lot of kids,” of macro-invertebrates is another have had an opportunity to find she said, “This is our biggest year highlight. out where the water comes from as far as classes and schools.”

“At creekside just above the that flows out their tap and goes As a scientist, Mahr enjoys Highway 6 bridge, I have stuwhen it’s flushed down the toilet. teaching research and hypothesis dents take turns donning hip wadThanks to a new Columbia Basin testing, getting kids out into the ers and collecting benthic macro Trust program “Know Your Wa- watershed and connecting class- invertebrates with kicknet and tershed,” young people are taken room lessons with their everyday then try to identify collected samthrough their local water cycle surroundings. ples – caddis, stone flies, midges, from watershed to treatment The first day is spent learning etc. Gary Grout has students meaplant. about water and watersheds all sure creek speed,” Dummerauf In Nakusp, the tours have in- over the planet; only three percent told the Arrow Lakes News, “The volved grade eight classes: this of water on earth is fresh water entire half day is quite exhaustyear, two classes got the tour and a mere 0.03 per cent is clean, ing with anywhere up to 40-some that included a visit to the village drinkable water. students, but we look forward to reservoir and the sewage treat“They really see it’s a finite re- a heck of a fun time in a learning ment plant, something that Public source,” said Mahr. “For us living experience.”

Works Manager Mike Pedersen in the headwaters in the ColumGetting out and seeing where looks forward to being a part of. bia Basin, although we can scoop the water comes from, where it “Their enthusiasm and sincere water out of creeks, the rest of the goes and how it’s used also teachinterest is always refreshing. The world doesn’t live this way.” es the kids that the water cycle is sewer lagoons are the highlight of The next lesson is a hands-on one of the great cycles of life. the day, prompting many inter- day filled with activity: the stu“We live in our watershed, esting queries and facial expres- dents head down to the Kuskanax animals live in our watershed,” sions,” Pedersen wrote in a staff River to measure the water speed said educator Mahr. “It’s that inreport to CAO Linda Tynan. and take samples. Arrow Lakes tegrated vision of a landscape that “Mike Pedersen has been awe- Environmental Stewardship So- is important for an understanding some, coming on almost every ciety members Hans Dummerauf of the landscape that’s more ecotrip,” commented Marcy Mahr, and Gary Grout have helped in logical.” who is an educator for the pro- the past, showing the kids how to The students also get to see

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After three years, the program is still developing, and Allen hopes to bring more to it in years to come.

“The program is developing; as we go it may be focusing more on the science aspect of it because that’s what holds [the students’] interest,” said Allen, who emphasized CBT was pleased to be able to facilitate the program.

“We had a bit of a hole in the school system,” he said in discussion about the origin of the program. “We were looking for a program that would address issues around water and educate kids about water in their community.”

Know Your Watershed, which now enables 19 classes in all six of the Basin’s school districts, has been the solution.

Hans Dummerauf of the Arrow Lakes Environmental Stewardship Society shows students how to capture macroinvertebrates, the visible water insects such as caddisflies and stoneflies that spend part of their life cycle living in Kuskanax Creek. Photo courtesy of Julia Flesaker Royal Canadian Legion Br. #20 Nakusp _________________________________

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“Kids get benefit from seeing people loving their work, seeing it’s not just a job,” said Rick Allen, CBT’s Environment Program Manager about students getting to interact with municipal workers as well as volunteers for different groups. “It connects them to their community too.”

“We live in an area that is extremely rich in water resources, but it won’t always be that way,” he said. “The program raises awareness in the kids, and one of the best way adults learn is through their kids.” The grade eights bring home what they learned, like that runoff from the driveway can put salt used for de-icing or phosphates used on the lawn into aquatic environments where animals will be affected.

When the tour is done, students discuss water quality, the work that goes into ensuring that clean water comes out of the tap, and water conservation. The kids then come up with ac-

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Legion Christmas Craft Fair 10:00am to 3:00pm in the Legion Hall

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Lunch available by the Ladies Auxiliary

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Bassist Dave Scanlan brings songs to Silverton THE SILVERTON GALLERY IS PROUD TO PRESENT DAVE SCANLAN AND FRIENDS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 7:30 P.M.

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Nelson-based Dave Scanlan has played bass with a variety of bands throughout the Kootenays since graduating from the music program at David Thompson University Centre in the early 1980s.

His songwriting has often drawn comparisons to John

Prine, Loudon Wainwright III, and American southwest writers such as Robert Earl Keen.

This is a great opportunity to see and hear some of the great talent that is coming out of Nelson and the well-respected Selkirk College Professional Music Program there.

Dave, who also sings and plays acoustic guitar, will be

backed by Selkirk music prof Darren Mahe on acoustic lead guitar, slide, and dobro. He and Dave are both members of the Nelson-based band “Roxy.”

Stephanie Darychuk, originally from Creston and a former Selkirk music student, plays upright bass in this band.

The band includes two percussionists: the legend-

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Thursday, November 15

Creston and District Community Complex

Revelstoke Tuesday, November 20

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Wednesday, November 21

Valemount Thursday, November 22

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Tuesday, November 27

Nelson and District Rod and Gun Club

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Thursday, November 29

Nakusp and District Sports Complex

ary Marvin Walker on snare, hand drums, and background vocals, and local favorite Aiko Jackson on djembe, shakers, and vocals. This concert will be recorded live!

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Watching the news one night, Trish Albertine saw a cause she could get behind in the form of “Lockout Bettman” wristbands. The campaign is a fan-led effort to get Bettman replaced with another commissioner. “It is obvious he has little concern for the fans of the game,” reads the website, where the wristbands and a petition are available.

Albertine has taken it a step further, and is selling wristbands as a fundraiser for Minor Hockey in Nakusp. All proceeds will go to the organization, and you can pick up your wristband at What’s Brewing On Broadway.

Support Minor Hockey and get a souvenir of the NHL labour dispute at What’s Brewing On Broadway.

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Put your listing here and online for free Email newsroom@arrowlakesnews.com and check out the calendar at www.arrowlakes.com

STRONG START A pre-school

early learning program for children 0-6. Free drop-in for parents, caregivers and their children; 9 a.m.

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STRONG START IN FAUQUIER 9:15 a.m. - 11:45 p.m. at

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FELDENKRAIS WITH TYSON

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At 90 5th Ave in Nakusp (NaCoMo Wellness Centre). First class free; begins 9:15 a.m. Tyson Bartel 250226-6826 or thaigouch@yahoo. com for more info.

STORY TIME AT NAKUSP LIBRARY Listen to a story for kids between 10 and 11 a.m.

DROP-IN HOCKEY IN NAKUSP Bring your own equipment

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STRONG START IN EDGEWOOD From 12:45-3:15 p.m. at

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PUBLIC SKATING The rink is open to skaters from 3-4:45 p.m. for only $2.

ZUMBA At the Legion 6-7 p.m. for $5, plus a one-time fee of $20.

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Meets at Terra Pondera, 97 2nd Ave in Nakusp, 7 p.m.

Thursday Nov. 15 Saturday, Dec. 1

DECK THE WALLS The fifth annual art and craft sale is on at Studio Connexion Gallery 203 Fifth Ave., with the opening reception on Nov. 15 from 5-8 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 15

STRONG START IN EDGEWOOD From 9:15 a.m. at 409

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TAI CHI AT THE LEGION

Beginners’ class at 9:30 a.m.

PUBLIC SKATING The rink is open 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3 4:45 p.m. for only $2.

STRONG START 12:30 p.m. at Nakusp Elementary School Strong Start building.

BINGO AT THE LEGION Every Thursday. Doors open 6 p.m.

BADMINTON At NSS Gym 7 to 9 p.m.; $30/yr or $3/ drop in, Plus $15 insurance fee. Beginners welcome. For info: 250-265-3326.

Friday, November 16 STRONG START At 9 a.m.

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DROP-IN HOCKEY From 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the arena.

PARKOUR/FREERUNNING CLASSES FOR YOUTH PK

Nakusp is an alternative fitness 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, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. 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.

HIDDEN GARDEN GALLERY FILM The World According to Monsanto. Starts 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 17 BALLET KELOWNA

Ballet Kelowna is returning to Nakusp to celebrate its 10th Anniversary by performing Double Variations. Tickets are available at the Bon Marché.

Sunday, November 18

PUBLIC SKATING The rink is open to skaters from 3:30-5:00 p.m. for only $2.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Meets at Terra Pondera, 97 2nd Ave in Nakusp, 5 p.m.

BURTON CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR AND LUNCHEON At the Burton Community Hall 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., lunch 12 - 2 p.m. For more info call JoAnne Alaric 2502-65-0088.

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Overwaitea before 1:15 p.m. and get it after your soak at 3:35 p.m. at the hot springs.

ZUMBA At the Legion 6-7 p.m. for $5, plus a one-time fee of $20.

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Saturday November 17 1:00 - 4:00pm Knox Hall, New Denver $10

Wednesday, Nov. 21

QUEEN’S JUBILEE MEDAL AWARD Rosemarie Parent will be receiving the award from Katrine Conroy, MLA at the Nakusp Library at 1:30 p.m.

5TH ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT AND CAKE IN NAKUSP From

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Saturday, November 24

PALS CREATIVE CRAFT FAIR Support Nakusp’s Protecting

Animal Life Society and get some great christmas gifts at the Nakusp Arena from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, November 29

CRT PUBLIC MEETING The Columbia River Treaty Local Governments’ Committee encourages you to join them and be heard, from 6-9 p.m.

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Last Friday morning, (November 2), I saw two swans on the lake at Burton. They were too far away from me to identify. The following day, Ken Cross drove down to look and found 13 of them!

He was able to get close enough for pictures and identification – they were Tundra Swans.

There are two species of swans in B.C.: Tundra Swan and Trumpeter Swan and neither are very common in our valley. In the 1980s and early 90s I saw Tundra Swan more often than Trumpeter, but this pattern has reversed in the last 10 or 15 years.

Last week’s Tundras are only the second ones I’ve seen since 2000. The two are very similar in appearance and sometimes cannot be distinguished.

Most Tundra Swans have a yellowish spot near the base of the beak, and most Trumpeters do not. At close range this is quite visible, but is unfortunately not 100 per cent reliable for separating the two. The shape of the head can be used to separate the two, even at a distance, but the difference is subtle, and some practice is necessary.

Swans feed largely on aquatic vegetation which they reach by tipping up and stretching down with their long necks. Due to the ever-changing water levels on Arrow Lake, very little such vegetation exists here. With so little for them to eat, it’s not surprising that migrants such as these never stay long when they do visit here. In some parts of southern B.C., quite a number of swans stay all winter. A few hundred regularly winter along the Thompson River near Kamloops. Smaller numbers use the Slocan River for at least part of the winter.

In the Kootenays, good numbers of migrating swans are regularly seen around Creston. The valley there has extensive wetlands that provide ample feeding opportunities for many species of waterfowl. Many hundreds of swans, mostly Tundras, can be observed during February and March, and then again in October and November.

Tundra Swans breed along the Arctic coast from western Alaska to the eastern Canadian Arctic.

Trumpeters have a much more restricted breeding range that includes scattered locations in B.C., Alberta, the Yukon and Alaska. In the 1930s Trumpeter Swan numbers were extremely low and it was feared that their extinction was near. Concerted conservation efforts have prevented that from happening and their numbers today are much improved.