Arrow Lakes News, April 23, 2014

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Overwaitea hosts annual Easter Egg hunt See page 12

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Local Churches combine for service See page 3

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Head of United Church to stop in Nakusp See page 8

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Voting for CBT projects takes place on Sunday

Sunday is a big day in Nakusp.

That is the day the community will be voting for the Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and affected area funding.

The vote takes place at the Community Complex this Sunday, April 27 from noon until 4pm.

In total, there are 17 projects to choose from.

There are five large and twelve small projects. If you live in the Village of Nakusp and defined Area K (Idler Road to Nakusp, Top of Summit Hill and Halcyon Hot Springs) you are eligible to vote.

The Organizations requesting funding from the large (over $10,000) category are: 1. The Arrow Lakes Ridge Riders who would like to purchase a multi-season Trail Groomer and are asking for $30,000.

2. Arrow Lakes Search & Rescue need to purchase response safety clothing and are requesting $16,353.

3. Halcyon Assisted Living Society would like to install automatic door openers at Halcyon House and are asking for $11,011.

4. The Nakusp & District Chamber of Commerce would

like to hire a Community Events Coordinator to put on community events such as the Canada Day Celebrations and Celebration of Lights as well as facilitate events and possibly put on new events – asking for $18,000.

5. The Nakusp Ski Club Association needs a groomer replacement or an upgrade as the present groomer is nearing the end of it’s life cycle and are requesting $30,000.

Small projects requesting $10,000 and under are: 1. Arrow & Slocan Lakes Community Services who sponsor the school breakfast program and the food bank and are requesting $7,700.

2. Beaton Arm Crossing Association would like to have $4,850 to produce a documentary film on the proposed fixed link.

3. Freedom Question Regional Youth Services West Kootenay Parkour leadership program is asking for $3,672 for the Parkour program to teach and bring principles of Parkour to students in the area.

4.

Kootenay Boundary Health Care would like $500 to go towards expand-

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Noah Wethel was all smiles at last Sunday’s Easter Egg hunt in Nakusp. Overwaitea sponsors this fun annual event and there is always a great turnout. For more pictures see inside.

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Regional hospital board makes Nakusp ER upgrades a priority Alex Cooper Arrow Lakes News

Upgrades to the Arrow Lakes Hospital emergency room have been a priority by the West Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital District.

Nakusp Mayor Karen Hamling related the news to council at its meeting last Monday, Apr. 14.

She said the decision came after the board visited the hospital last year.

“When they got to Nakusp the board was quite concerned the hospital was built in 1975 and there was no upgrades to the ER in that time,” she said.

At the hospital board’s last meeting, Hamling introduced a motion to make renovations a top priority for the board. The motion was accepted unanimously.

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“We need to do a push to start getting this on the road because it can take a couple of years to get this moving,” she said.

The 30-member hospital board met last month and decided to allocate $2 million from this year’s $4.6 million budget to reserves, confirmed Stuart Horn, chief financial officer for the Regional District of Central Kootenay and hospital board treasurer. The district now has $5.7 million in rainyday funds.

Upgrades are also being looked at for Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail and Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson. An Interior Health planning report issues last November says an overhaul of the Trail hospital would cost $44 million and a replacement would cost $84 million. Upgrading the Nelson hospital

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Do Not Enforce clause put in building bylaw Nakusp council gave first three readings to a “Do Not Enforce” amendment to the village’s building bylaw.

The amendment is being put in place to avoid confusion with the Regional District of Central Kootenay’s building bylaw. The regional district provide building inspection service to the village, so the amendment would mean that the RDCK’s building bylaw is the one that applies.

“It’s my opinion as CAO that is not necessarily the most desirous model for us to be operating under,” said chief administrative officer Linda Tynan.

However, she added so far communication with the RDCK has been strong, so she was ready to recommend the amendment.

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“The directors sitting on the board from Nakusp will have to make sure things aren’t brought forward for bylaw changes before they’re brought to our community,” said Mayor Karen Hamling.

Tynan said the village could always withdraw from the building inspection service if it’s not working out.

New defibrillator’s could be coming to village Nakusp could be the recipient of two new defibrillators, depending on the success of applications that have gone to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

The possibility comes after the Nakusp Library approached the Mason Hall about funding a defibrillator for the Centennial Building, which houses the library.

According to a staff report, the Mason’s then went to the Village and suggested they apply to the Heart & Stroke Foundation for the free defibrillator, since the location is a public building, and the Mason’s could then use their funding for an-

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other one, possibly for the Senior’s Centre.

The defibrillator would come from the Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Public Access to Defibrillation Program.

Council gave staff the go ahead to apply for the machine for the Centennial Building.

Karl’s Woodfire Pizza applies for sidewalk patio Council gave its support to an application by Karl’s Woodfire Pizza for a patio on the sidewalk outside the Broadway Street restaurant.

“I like that basic idea and I would like to have a conversation to take it one step further,” said councillor Ulli Mueller. “I would like us to look at doing that on Broadway where a cafe or pub could use a parking stall and put the tables there instead of on the sidewalk.”

The application is to put four tables on the sidewalk during the summer season from May 1 to Sept. 30. Village policy allows for sidewalk patios but according to a staff report, this is the first request of its kind from a Broadway Street business.

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Don’t forget CBT voting

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Marilyn Massey was on violin while Danielle Savage played piano at the Easter Saturday Breakfast at Saddleback Community Church.

The Churches of Saddleback Community Church, Arrow Lakes Alliance Church, and Burton Full Gospel combined their services to have a Easter service at the Nakusp Arena.

Photo by Craig Savage

Sustainability service may become rural only greg nesteroff Arrow Lakes News

A controversial Regional District of Central Kootenay service may be retooled for rural areas only.

Seven areas, including New Denver, Nakusp, Salmo, and Castlegar, wanted out of the sustainability service, established four years ago to deal with things like energy conservation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

However, several areas suggest its scope has grow beyond what was originally in-

tended and in some cases is duplicating municipal services and projects.

A committee was struck to look at the service’s future, which met at the end of last month and recommended that it continue without municipal participation.

More discussion is expected before a final decision, which require a two-thirds vote of the board and approval from the inspector of municipalities.

Although some rural areas wanted to withdraw too, including portions of rural Creston represented by chair John Kettle, he suggested the revamped service may be

more palatable to them. “If we restructure, it may fit better for rural directors than it did for all of us,” he said.

Although the committee had until September to report back, Kettle is pleased they didn’t need that long to find a potential solution.

“It was excellent work and proves if directors sit down, they can hash out where they want to go,” he said. “I think the idea that it would be a rural [service] is excellent and will pass.”

Nelson was the only member of the regional district that didn’t join the service.

RDCK looking at interal projects first for carbon offsets greg nesteroff Arrow Lakes News

The Regional District of Central Kootenay is leaning toward spending money on internal projects to reduce its carbon footprint rather than buying offsets through the Darkwoods forest this year.

The board referred a motion Thursday to buy about $47,000 worth of offsets to its May meeting and asked staff to determine what projects might qualify under BC’s Climate Action Charter. Chair John Kettle

explained the board held off buying offsets last year from Darkwoods after it was condemned in an auditor general’s report.

“Why are we not able to leave [the money] in the fund until we can spend it on an internal project?” asked rural Kaslo director Andy Shadrack. “I’m not opposed to Darkwoods, but are there not projects we could do to lower our own footprint?”

Nelson mayor John Dooley and Nakusp mayor Karen Hamling agreed, noting their municipalities have done just that.

“I believe if we have projects, we keep that

Arrow & Slocan Lakes Community Services

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All Seniors in the community welcome to attend all Activities Any questions call Judy at 250-265-3056 (eve.) or 250-265-3692

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Monday: BINGO 7:00 pm at the New Lounge Thursday: SOUP & BUN DAY 12:00 Noon at the New Lounge

Monthly Dinner with Deb Singalong 2nd Friday of the month, 7:00pm

money. It’s time to push back and say we’re not paying for offsets,” Dooley said.

“I think it’s far more beneficial to put this money into projects that brings us closer to carbon neutral than to give the money to someone else,” Hamling said. “Paying somebody else doesn’t make us carbon neutral. I really take offense to that.”

Under the Darkwoods project, the Nature Conservancy of Canada markets carbon credits generated by a 55,000 hectare property on the south arm of Kootenay Lake.

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Exercises/Birthday Teas – Elaine, Judy Social Time – Dawna, Karen Bingo – Christina Cards – Caroline, Ileen Tai Chi – Barb Time Wise – Judy Church – Hilary, Bea Burton Church – Gale Always welcome new student/adult volunteers!

Contact: Judy Adams at 250-265-3692 or 265-3056

Monday: Bingo 10:00 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 Crafts at 1:00pm Friday: Exercises 10:30 am Gentlemen’s Afternoon 1:00 pm Pub visit every third Thurdsay at 2:00pm To contact the Recreation Dept. or to book a seat on the Minto Medical Bus for Vernon phone 250-265-3622 ext. 259.

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ing and upgrading equipment in the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency room.

5. Kootenay Sufferfest Society is asking for $5000 to upgrade the Loonie Toonie trail that links Kaslo, New Denver and Nakusp.

6. Music in the Park is requesting $5000 to put on Music In The Park for this summer.

7. Nakusp & Area Community Trails Society is requesting $9,956 to rebuild Vickie’s View and the Kuskanax Mountain Trail.

8. Nakusp & District Museum Society would like $2000 for a compressor for the SS Minto Whistle as the old one is outdated and illegal.

9. Nakusp Centennial Golf Course is requesting $9,800 for a fuel tank replacement as the old one has environmental concerns.

10. The Nakusp Rotary Club is asking $10,000 to put in an exhaust hood with a fire suppression system as well as a food cooler and food steam table for their 18 foot Concession trailer.

11. The Nakusp Senior Citizens Association Branch 71 would like to do some basement renovations in the bathroom and storage room and are requesting $4,838.

12. Options for Sexual Health BC – Nakusp Options for Sexual Health are requesting $5000 for supplies to help with their program.

In total, the large group projects are requesting $105,364 and the small projects $68,316 for a total of $173,680.

There is $161,500 available in funding.

Each voter must vote for four projects in each category.

If they vote for less, their ballot will not be counted. This is done in order to ensure that all projects are considered and the community can see where the priorities lie.

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AVAILABLE THROUGH HALCYON HOUSE Meals On Wheels provides tasty, nutritious hot meals that are 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 call Anne at Community Services 250-265-3674 ext. 213 between 8:30am & 4:30pm.

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Orders are to be taken on the 1st & 3rd Monday by 10 am. Pickup is 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. SEVERAL MENU CHOICES! Meals must be prepaid. Call 250-265-3674.

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Opinion

Our view

Fraser Institute report not worth the paper The Fraser Institute’s report on schools always draws criticisms from educators and kudos from the public.

We can’t help but wonder why?

Let’s first set the record straight - the Fraser Institute reports aren’t worth the paper they are printed on when it comes to judging the performance of schools again each other.

In reality that comparison is impossible. It would be like comparing the quality of life in Vancouver’s Point Grey to that of Alert Bay on Vancouver Island. You simply can’t compare them on any level.

However, what the education system seems to miss, and has for many, many years, is the public desires a better system of accountability from its educators.

Sadly, this is where the BCTF continues to fail not only its members, but also the public at large.

Why can’t we have a public debate about the quality of our teachers and our schools? Given what we hear from parents, we suspect that report card would be a good one on so many levels.

Like most people, we believe we are lucky to have our system of education, which includes teachers and administrators. But we also question things that seem out of line with the current realities of society, especially from an economic perspective.

We agree that the Fraser Institute reports really have no place in judging our education system, but we also suspect those reports would go away if our educators and teachers came up with a legtimate and appropriate way to give the public a true report on how our schools are really doing.

Letters Policy The Arrow Lakes News welcomes letters to the editor intended for publication but reserves the right to edit for brevity, clarity, legality, accurracy and topicality. Letters should be typically in the range of 300 words in length. Anonmymous letters will not be published. To assist in verification, name, address and daytime telephone must be supplied, but will not be published.

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A column - By Chuck Bennett

Lots has changed, but not our love of newspapers It has been a long time since my wife Karen and I drove into Nakusp to publish the Arrow Lakes News for the first time.

George Manning had just purchased it from the Stanleys and he had hired me as its publisher. Karen later joined in the creative department.

That was close to 20 years ago and it was a wonderful time in our lives. Our oldest daughter was born while we lived in Naksup and we both learned a lot about being a young family and running a small community paper.

Lots has changed for us. We now have three teenagers and have made several moves since leaving Nakusp.

The one thing that hasn’t changed is that we still love running community newspapers. Karen and I have owned all or part of four small papers in Keremeos, Okanagan Falls, Osoyoos and most recently Greenwood.

We also both work for the same company that now owns the Arrow Lakes News - Black Press. That is why we were able to return last week to once again publish the Arrow Lakes News.

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We won’t be moving back to Nakusp. We live in Nelson, and will continue to do so. But Black Press has decided the Arrow Lakes News would fit better with its group of West Kootenay newspapers. Black Press owns papers in Trail, Rossland, Castlegar, Nelson, Grand Forks, Greenwood and Rossland. We will now start to publish the Arrow Lakes News with that group.

I will also be honest, like most small businesses in rural Canada community newspapers have had their challenges. The Arrow Lakes News is no exception. However, I can’t help but feel like sometimes we are our own worst enemies and too often we forget the critical things that we need to do.

The first thing we need to do is publish a great, interesting and engaged community newspaper that not only tells the story of the community but really cares about the health and welfare of that community.

You will start to see some changes at the Arrow Lakes in the next few weeks.

Our first change is that we are

going to open the office, at least parttime so people can come in and let us know what is happening. Our new office hours are going to be 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday to Friday. I won’t say the office hours are effective immediately because we need to find someone to help us with that. If you know someone looking for part-time work and you think they would be a good fit then please let us know.

We are also looking for someone local to help us cover the community.

You don’t have to have experience, but you do have to be engaged in the community and have a car that can get you around. This job will likely be about 20 hours per week and would really suit someone with some good writing skills who wants to help serve their community in a different and fun way.

Again, if you know someone please pass it along.

I would be lying if I didn’t say I was excited about being able to be at the Arrow Lakes News and Nakusp. This is a great community and both Karen and I look forward to serving it once again.

Chuck Bennett

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Community Calendar

Wednesday, april 23

List your community event here for free! Visit www.arrowlakesnews.com/calendar, email editor@ arrowlakesnews.com or call 250-265-3841 to add your event.

Public Notice

FLOOR HOCKEY IN BURTON At the Burton Community Learning

FELDENKRAIS Beginner-friendly movement classes for relaxation,

stress release and pain relief. Starts at 9:15 a.m. at NaCoMo (90 5th Ave SW). $15 drop-in fee. For more info email Tyson Bartel at thaitouch@ yahoo.com.

WORKBC WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY Clever Cover Letters. Part of a series of weekly employment-focused workshops designed to help you gains the skills and knowledge you need to find a job. Offered by the Nakusp WorkBC Employment Services Centre from 9:15–11:30 a.m. To register, call 250-265-3318.

BELLYFIT IN BURTON Come and experience a complete workout, designed for women and of all ages and capabilities. Incorporating many styles of dance, yoga, core exercises and meditation. From 7–8 p.m. $10 drop-in rate.

HEALING SPIRITS TALKING CIRCLE A chance for anyone age 15 and up who is struggling with alcohol and/or drug issues (either personal or familial) Organized by Michael Garvery. At the NakuspYouth Centre from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY CHOIR REHEARSAL All are welcome! No try-outs and no need to know how to read music, just come to Saddleback Community Church (59 3 St. NW, Nakusp) at 7 p.m. For info: Marilyn Massey 250-265-4087.

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Meeting starts 7 p.m. at Terra Bondera 97 2nd Ave. in Nakusp.

SENIORS’ COFFEE At the Senior’s Centre (210 10th Ave) from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Thursday, april 24

T’AI CHI Beginner class begins at the Nakusp Legion at 9:30 a.m.;

continuing class takes place at 10 a.m. Call Ruth at 250-265-3353 or email rgsch1@telus.net BASKETBALL IN BURTON At the school at 6:30 p.m. $2 drop-in.

DROP-IN BADMINTON Bring your own racket and have some fun. At Nakusp Secondary School from 7–9 p.m.

BINGO AT THE LEGION The action is non-stop, from 6:30-10 p.m. in Nakusp.

DARTS NIGHT AT THE LEGION How good is your aim? From 7–10 p.m. at the Nakusp Legion Hall.

NERD NIGHT AT THE NYC

Every Thursday come be all the nerd you can be! At the Nakusp Youth Centre from 6–10 p.m.

Friday, april 25

CBT COMMUNITY INITIATIVES VOTE IN BURTON Burton

project applicants for Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives & Affected Areas Programs present their proposals to the public, who then get to vote on which ones get funding. At the Burton Community Hall from 6–7:30 p.m.

VISIT BY MODERATOR OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. Gary Paterson, the Moderator of the United Church of Canada,

visits Nakusp for a town hall meeting. At the Robertson Memorial United Church from 7–8:30 p.m.

BELLYFIT Come and experience a complete workout, designed for women and of all ages and capabilities. Incorporating many styles of dance, yoga, core exercises and meditation. Starts at 10 a.m. at NaCoMo. PARKOUR CLASSES In the basement of the Nakusp Arena from 3:30–5:30 p.m. For youth ages 13-19. Contact Michael Garvey, 265-1778 or michaelfq@shaw.ca

Centre, from 6:30–8 p.m. Equipment is provided. $2.

FOR THE LOVE OF POETRY Enjoy a lovely evening of poetry as locals recite their favourite poems. At the Nakusp Library from 7–8:30 p.m.

GAMES NIGHT AT THE LEGION Come play Wii, darts, pool, or bring a game of your choice from home. Bring a friend or two along, there’s always enough people for some fun. At the Nakusp Legion from 7-10 p.m. Members and guests are welcome.

NOLIGHTS FREESTYLE DANCE An event created to celebrate in the pure joy of dancing, music and community with the inspiration of minimal lighting encouraging freedom on the dance floor. Come practice formal dance moves or discover new ways of movement and expression, freestyle. At NaCoMo (90 5th Ave., Nakusp) from 7:30–8:30 p.m. $3.

50s THEME PARTY It’s a flash back to the 50s! At the Nakusp Youth Centre from 7–11 p.m.

Nakusp Hot Springs will be closed from April 22/14 to April 30/14 inclusive, for our Spring Maintenance.

Re-opening May 1/14 Summer hourS: 9:30am to 9:30pm daily Sorry for any inconvenience

GAMES NIGHT AT THE LEGION

Come play Wii, darts, pool, or bring a game of your choice from home.

Bring a friend or two along, there’s always enough people for some fun. At the Nakusp Legion from 7-10 p.m. Members and guests are welcome.

saTurday, april 26

CBT COMMUNITY INITIATIVES VOTE IN BURTON Burton

project applicants for Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives & Affected Areas Programs present their proposals to the public, who then get to vote on which ones get funding. At the Burton Community Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY Sabina reads stories for kids. From 10–11 a.m.

COMMUNITY CHOIR REHEARSAL All are welcome! No try-outs and no need to know how to read music, just come to Saddleback Community Church (59 3 St. NW, Nakusp) at 1 p.m. For info: Marilyn Massey 250-265-4087.

MEAT DRAW Proceeds go to the Burton Volunteer Fire Department. At the Legion from 3:30–6:30 p.m.

At the Nakusp/Rural Community Initiatives Affected Areas Community Vote

VOTE for Repairing the Road to Vicky’s View & the Kuskanax Mountain Trailhead Help us make the road safer and these popular sites more accessible Vote: Sunday April 27, 2014 Noon - 4 pm at the Nakusp Arena

sunday, april 27

CBT COMMUNITY INITIATIVES VOTE IN NAKUSP Nakusp project applicants for Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives & Affected Areas Programs present their proposals to the public, who then get to vote on which ones get funding. At the Nakusp Auditorium from 12–4 p.m.

COMMUNITY STRING ENSEMBLE Do you play a stringed instrument? Our String Ensemble practices each Sunday at 2 p.m. in the home of Marilyn Massey, 1007 4th St NW. Musicians of all ages & skill levels are welcome. For more information call 250-265-4087.

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Meeting starts 7 p.m. at Terra Bondera 97 2nd Ave. in Nakusp.

Arrow & Slocan Lakes Community Services is having an appreciation tea for all volunteer healthcare workers in the Naksup area. This includes everyone at Minto House, Halcyon House, Arrow Lakes Hospital and Community Services.

Monday, april 28

BRIDGE Play a hand at the Senior’s Centre 1:15-3:30 p.m. $2.50.

MONDAY MUSIC JAM AT NYC Monday music jam at the Nakusp

Youth Centre. Bring an instrument if you have one, and/or bring a song that you know or want to learn. From 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, april 29

Saturday May 10th 2:00pm at Halcyon House

T’AI CHI Beginner class begins at the Nakusp Legion at 9:30 a.m.; continuing class takes place at 10 a.m. and again from 7–8 p.m. Call Ruth at 250-265-3353 or email rgsch1@tel us.net

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COMMUNITY PRIDE WEEK YARD & GARDEN WASTE PICKUP ** CHANGES TO SERVICE ** The Village is endeavoring to streamline and improve the efficiency of the Community Pride Week Pick Up Service. This year, we will continue to pick up leaves, dead plants, grass, clippings and boulevard gravel that are placed on the boulevard or in the laneway by 7 am on April 28th, but there is no need to call to schedule a pick up and there is no charge for the service.

The collection of debris will be done in a systematic way, so that the entire town is covered once to avoid backtracking; therefore, all debris must be ready for pick up on the boulevard or beside the alley by 7:00 am on April 28th.

Small branches/tree limbs should be cut and bundled where possible & not exceed 8’ in length. There is no charge for this service and residents do NOT need to call for a pick up.

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Chamber of Commerce - Events are vital to our community On Sunday, April 27, the Village of Nakusp and Area K are going to vote for which local projects will receive funds from Columbia Basin Trust.

The Chamber of Commerce is applying to fund an events coordinator for one year.

This position would not only bring leadership to existing events such as Canada Day and Celebration of Light, but also open the door to new events.

Why is this such an important need?

Firstly, our area lacks the volunteers to consistently put on community-wide events effectively. Communities similar to ours have suddenly found that key events can no longer run because a few dedicated people get burned out.

In the face of that possible outcome here, the Chamber of Commerce sought and obtained funding for a coordinator for six months.

However, this was a more limited project, involving the creation of event templates, creating an events calendar, and making connections between community groups. This funding is about to expire; renewed funding is vital to build on the work that has already been done.

Secondly, events are particularly vital to the Arrow Lakes region. Yes, we must continue to draw tourists in all seasons of the year with a festive atmosphere.

However, not only do events draw visitors and keep them coming back, they foster a healthier community for all of us to enjoy. Families need local activities they can do together.

On a deep level, events can help transform disconnected individuals into a cohesive group. They help turn “I” and “me” into “us” and “we”. Even

Rotary Club - Concession trailer that serves the community

The Rotary Club of Nakusp has made an application for funding in the amount of $10,000 under the Community Initiatives Program of the Columbia Basin Trust, for consideration and support of the public on voting day April 26 at the Nakusp and Area Recreation Centre.

The purpose of the application is provide for the purchase of an exhaust fan complete with fire suppression capabilities, a food and beverage cooler, and a food steam table for the Rotary Club’s Concession Trailer.

The Concession Trailer provides food services for community events in Nakusp and the surrounding area and is the Club’s main fund raiser.

All net revenues realized are used to fund local Rotary community and international projects and programs.

These programs and projects include Polio Plus – an international polio eradication project; Nakusp Secondary School annual scholarship; Arrow Lakes Historical Society; Royal Canadian Legion; Rotary Youth Exchange; Rotary Leadership Award; Nakusp

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Secondary School food program; Nakusp Public Library; Nakusp Interact Club; the provision of school supplies and clothing for a student in the Honduras, and the sending of a local secondary school student to the Adventure in Forestry and Environmental Studies, which is a an education and career program held each year at Prince George BC. The Rotary Club of Nakusp request your vote for our funding application on April 26th, 2014. The community will benefit.

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the preparation and work it takes to put on an event gives a greater sense of ownership and connectedness to this place and these people.

Finally, there is an opportunity to take our community events to the next level. We have been expanding the Celebration of Light event every year, and we have a goal of making it more regionally known as the Christmas event of the West Kootenay. There are possible events in the works such as the Hot Springs Hill Climb Race and a medieval-themed festival. A coordinator will bring greater success to all community groups’ events and help us work together more effectively.

Thank you to everyone who takes such great pride in this community. Help us keep and grow our vitally important events. Please vote for the Events Coordinator proposal April 27.

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Rotary Club says thank you!

Editor: The Rotary Club of Nakusp wishes to thank all those who came out to support our Wine Festival on Saturday evening.

The CMH K2-Rotor Lodge provided a fabulous venue for the event and the hors d’oeuvres they created were delicious. Many thanks to Executive Chef, Kevin McGowan, and his culinary staff. Many thanks to Lodge Manager, Cheryl White, for her support from the beginning, and to Jillian Heagy, Front End Manager, for training the Nakusp Secondary School student servers, who all had a great time.

This event is our first fundraiser of the year and, while we have not tallied up the results yet, we can say it was a very successful fundraiser for our Rotary Club.

The donations for our silent auction provided some real competitive bidding. Many thanks to the donors who provided the auction items. The 50/50 draws, 12 in all, helped add to the funds raised.

We had a number of businesses give cash donations both before and during the event.

We could not have pulled off the event so successfully without the support of our many volunteers! And, of course, we thank all of you who bought tickets to attend.

This event was also about raising awareness for the Arrow Lakes Grape Growers Association.

The ALGGA has been collecting weather and soil data for several years, and currently has a test plot in Burton. They are looking for

specific grapes which might support a wine industry in the Arrow Lakes valley.

A new industry, with an agricultural base, is exactly what our valley and communities need.

Wineries are a huge attraction for tourism and create a great export product.

They provide long-term income and employment wherever they establish themselves.

Many thanks to the thirteen wineries who also came out to promote their products.

Finally, what are we doing with the funds raised? Fifty percent will go towards POLIO PLUS, the Rotary International effort to eradicate polio from the world. The World Health Organization is predicting the world will be polio free in 2018. We are very close!

The other fifty percent will be set aside to fund one or more local projects. At present we are looking for, and wanting to support, another major project which our community needs.

In 1964, the Rotary Club of Nakusp started the Arrowtarian Seniors Housing Complex.

That has grown over the years to include four phases. We also built the Rotary Playground and rebuilt it in 2010 with new playground equipment. We are looking for a new project which will serve our community for generations to come.

Again, thanks to everyone who supported this event! From the very positive feedback this event is destined to become an annual event. See you all again next year!

Bill Tobey, President Rotary Club of Nakusp

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This Temporary Position is available April 2014 to October 13, 2014.

Applicants are requested to submit resumes with copies of all certifications to the Village of Nakusp Box 280, V0G 1R0 or drop off in person at 91-1st Street NW Nakusp BC. The Village thanks all who apply however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

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Editor: Area residents once again have the opportunity to vote for their favourite projects seeking funding under the Columbia Basin Trust’s (CBT) Community Initiatives Program.

The Protecting Animal Life Society (PALS) would like to let our supporters know that we will not be requesting CBT funding this year.

Our fundraising activities and the generous public support from Nakusp and surrounding communities has ensured that we can sustain ourselves for 2014.

We are very grateful to the CBT for this program that has allowed us to access needed funding in previous years.

We would also like to acknowledge the Nakusp Veterinary Clinic for their ongoing in kind donations and invaluable help and support.

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Community Head of United Church stopping in Nakusp This week in History Alex Cooper Arrow Lakes News

For the first time that anyone knows of, the head of the United Church of Canada will be visiting Nakusp for a potluck dinner and town hall style meeting on Friday.

“One always wants to have their Moderator come because that’s the leadership of your church,” said Minister Hilary Bitten of the Nakusp Robertson Memorial United Church. “His leadership and his guidance, and he’s so well respected that it’s an honour and a privilege to have him come.”

The Right Rev. Gary Paterson will be at the United Church in Nakusp on the evening of Friday, Apr. 25, for the first of four stops on a tour of the Kootenays.

His trip will also take him to Castlegar, Creston and Cranbrook, where he will deliver the Sunday morning service.

Paterson is the Moderator of the United Church of Canada — the top position of the church. He was elected to the post for a four-year term in 2012, becoming the first openly gay person to take on the position.

He was born in Whitehorse in 1949 and lived in Toronto and Germany be-

fore his family settled in Vancouver. He was ordained by the United Church in 1977.

Paterson’s first posting was minister of a small congregation in Winfield, B.C., where he also shared charge of the church in Lumby.

“Nakusp was just further down the highway. My friend was minister of Nakusp and I have fond memories of visiting the area,” he said in an interview.

I spoke to Rev. Paterson last week from his office in Toronto. I asked him about his start as a minister in small communities and how it has impacted his work; and about the role of the church in today’s society.

He said he found that in small communities he wouldn’t just be based out of the church, but would meet with people all over town.

“I found there’s such a depth of community that you feel supported and you not only see people in the church, but you bump into people everywhere,” he said about working in small communities. “There’s all these ways you became more integrated into the community. It wasn’t just a church centred call.”

The United Church is Canada’s largest protestant denomination, but it has been facing declining membership for years. To respond, Paterson said the church needs to be open to people who may be spiritual, but not religious.

He said the church should be taken outside of the actual building and into other spaces of the community. He spoke about the need for ministers to get out of the church and into the community. He told of one minister who holds weekly sessions at a Tim Hortons, and another who goes to the local pub. The meetings are open to anyone.

“The role of the United Church is to respond to the hunger and questions people have,” he said. “Those questions don’t disappear even if you don’t hang out in a church.”

In Nakusp, the Robertson Memorial United Church

will be hosting a potluck followed by a town hall meeting, where Paterson will address the crowd and take questions. The town hall is from 7–8:30 p.m. and is open to the entire community.

Churches from Revelstoke, Lumby, Burton and New Denver have been invited to take part. Bitten said they will ask about the direction of the church.

“I’m firmly a person who sees the glass always being half full. It’s time to let go of a lot of the things that we hold on to — how many people are there, how many kids are there — and to embrace what we have and celebrate each moment,” she said.

“We are blessed. There aren’t a million young people in church these days, but guess what? We have lots of seniors who are wonderful, and lets celebrate them. Let’s celebrate our working people that come and a direction will become clear.”

Paterson said he will talk about issues facing the church, such as declining and aging membership.

“We have to figure out a new way of being church,” he said. “It might not always be wrapped in the building on a Sunday morning with a full-time ministry.”

Editor’s note: We have decided to revive this feature into the Arrow Lakes News. We know this used to be a popular section of the paper.

We hope you enjoy having it back!

Friday, April 23, 1926: A very pleasant concert took place in the Nakusp Opera House on Thursday night under the joint auspices of the Nakusp Brass Band, the Boy Scouts and St. Mark’s Ladies Guild. Net receipts were $117, well worth the effort put forth.

Friday, April 18, 1930: Of the sum appropriated by the Dominion Government for the lakes and rivers of British Columbia, we notice that Halcyon is to get $7600 for reconstruction of wharf, and Needles $6300 for wharf replacement.

Thursday, April 25, 1946: Burton honored returning soldiers with a Welcome Home banquet and dance at the Burton Hotel. The chairman C.A. Marshall welcomed the boys and girls of the services.

Thursday, April 21, 1960: History was made on the Arrow Lakes April 7 when the first rafts of logs went rolling downstream toward Celgar’s growing pulp mill at Castlegar.

Wednesday, April 16, 1980: The annual fishing derby was held on Easter Sunday in Fauquier with 116 entrants, and although the total weight was down from last year there was 128 lbs, 13 ounces recorded at the weigh-in station. The big winners were from Nakusp with Gary Smith, second went to Sid Be a Registered Charity recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency Hopp also of Nakusp with an eight lbs three ounce fish.

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Community Place names series

Fauquier’s namesake was guilty of graft

Fifty-sixth in a series on West Kootenay/Boundary place names Fauquier, on Lower Arrow Lake, is named for Frederick George Fauquier (18521917), mining recorder, police officer, notary public, justice of the peace, government agent, stipendiary magistrate, gold commissioner — and embezzler.

Born in Woodstock Ont., Fauquier came to Nakusp in 1893 where he received the first of his many appointments.

His diligent service was recognized when he was transferred to Revelstoke and conferred with more government duties.

However, in 1901, an auditor was dispatched to look into irregularities in the gold commissioner’s office and Fauquier was arrested and charged with misappropriating public funds.

Fred Fauquier at his farm, with SS Kootenay in background. No close-up portraits of Fauquier are known to exist. Courtesy Arrow Lakes Historical Society

BC Hydro erected this monument was erected at Fauquier in 1969 following the flooding of the old townsite and creation of the current one. It reads: “This plaque is presented by the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority to the people of Fauquier to commemorate the removal of their community to this site as a vital contribution to the implementation of the Columbia River Treaty.”

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“The greatest regret is expressed in town

at this unfortunate affair as Mr. Fauquier

is not only personally popular but has proved himself both at Nakusp and here a most acceptable and capable official,” the Revelstoke Herald wrote.

The Kootenay Mail added: “It is evident that Mr. Fauquier had been making an effort to straighten matters up as he has been offering for sale his ranch in the lower country.”

A few weeks later, Fauquier pled guilty.

The motivation for

this crimes was never explained, but according to the Mail, “it had always been Mr. Fauquier’s intention to replace these monies. Mr. Fauquier had a wife dependent on him and also a family, and was without other means than this property.”

The judge sentenced him to two years in the provincial penitentiary. It’s not clear how much time he served — nor if he ever repaid the money — but by 1904, he

Nakusp to host high school girls soccer tournament Easter may be over, but Nakusp will be hopping with female soccer players May 2-3 as local area high school teams will be in town battling it out for top spot in the annual tournament.

Nakusp coach and tournament organizer Ryan Willman said it should be a great touranment.

“We are expecting lots of great action,” said Willman. “These teams should be pretty evenly matched and there should some very close games.”

Action starts Thursday at 10 a.m. with three games at the Sr. girls level.

Nakusp plays in one of those first games when it takes on Keremeos. That game is on the NNS new field.

The Jr. girls follow right after. Nakusp will have two teams in this division. The first Nakusp team plays at 11:30 a.m. at the NSS old field, while Nakusp B plays Creston at 2:30 p.m.

“We hope soccer fans will come out to watch some of the action,” added Willman. “It should be a great two days.”

was back at his ranch, later known as Fauquier’s Landing, or just Fauquier.

Despite his transgressions, Fauquier kept his good name.

His obituary was adulatory. “Always of a bright and cheerful nature Mr. Fauquier was universally liked and highly respected by all who came in contact with him,” the Nelson Daily News wrote. “He was the most extensive fruit grower on the lake, his orchards being considered among the models of British Columbia.”

The community that grew up around Fauquier’s ranch got a post office in 1913.

But its pronunciation has always been a source of debate. Is it foke-yer, foke-yay, or falk-yer?

The Discover Arrow Lakes & Area guide published in 2003 suggested: “If you can’t get your mouth around the

name just remember ‘Folks are folkier in Fauquier.’”

In People In the Way, his book about the displacement of Arrow Lakes residents due to the High Arrow dam, James W. Wilson wrote: “The name Fauquier … seems to have produced four-letter associations in many minds. Hence the move towards a more comfortable name.”

Wilson quoted a 1967 letter from BC Hydro: “The competition to select a new name for the community is to close early in July, then a petition for change of name will be circulated.”

However, he added: “To the best of my knowledge nothing ever came of this move.”

The settlement that replaced the town submerged by the dam’s construction was called New Fauquier, but the New was soon dropped.

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The Arrow Lakes News, a Black Press weekly publication in beautiful Nakusp BC, is seeking an exceptional, parttime multimedia journalist/ photographer to join our editorial team.

We are seeking a candidate who will find and capture compelling stories and features and who will thrive in a deadline-driven environment to produce stories for our newspaper and online products. The successful candidate will be able to write stories, take photos and assist with online and social media responsiblilties.

Qualifications • Superior writing skills, news judgment; • Ability to write on a variety of topics, including civic affairs, arts and sports; • Proficiency in photography and knowledge of multimedia reporting; • A degree or diploma in journalism or related experience; • Experience in posting content to the Internet an asset; • Ability to adapt to emerging trends in multimedia reporting, including video, blogging and social networking.

• Knowledge of and experience with InDesign.

Applicants must own a reliable vehicle. This position will require the applicant to work evenings and weekends.

All applicants please send resume, cover letter, as well as writing and photo samples to Karen Bennett, publisher@nelsonstar.com. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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We are looking for a an exceptional individual to fill a dynamic new, part-time position on our team.

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Community Senior’s Column

By Marilyn Boxwell

Overwaitea manager Neil was busy flipping burgers at last Sunday’s annual Easter Egg hunt. the kids all had a great time.

Here Brody and Kayden pose with the Easter Bunny, while Maddy and her big sister Katie look for more eggs.

Arrow Lakes Arts Council presents second concert on Sunday On Sunday, April 27, the Arrow Lakes Arts Council is presenting the second Community Artists’ Concert.

The concert will take place in the Bonnington Arts Centre at 2:00 pm.

This concert will also be a fundraiser for the Fujibayashi Sculpture now down on the Nakusp waterfront.

The concert will include singers, dancers, skits and stories from our local writer group, strings, bands and choirs.

Please remember this day is also the voting day for Community Initiatives for Nakusp residents.

Vote Apr 27

People can vote between 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. so you can make both activities.

The doors open at 1:30 p.m. There is no reserved seats so come early to get the best seats in the house.

There will be a donation jar at the door for your donations.

If you want to also become a sponsor for the upcoming concert season, please see Gail Ponto at the door, and she will see that you get a proper receipt and the choice of which concert you wish to help sponsor.

Events Coordinator

Nakusp Arena 12-4 PM

@Community Initiatives We Need Your Support for:

Festivals Fairs Events Parades Fun    

Current coordinator funding is about to expire Help to ensure our vital community events continue and grow New events to help Nakusp and area become a greater travel destination Collaboration between community groups

For More Info: (250) 265-4234

nakusp@telus.net

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During this present era of increasing resource limitations, environmental deterioration and even what some of us view as spiritual malaise, a growing number of us are choosing to lean toward adopting a simpler and somewhat gentler way of living.

In fact, people located throughout North America and within communities such as our own, are in search of healing the spirit--life must have more meaning. Those of us fortunate enough to reside and conduct business within our own area, recognize that a vast array of human experiences are readily available to us. The goal is to learn to have fun in a fairly inexpensive but meaningful way.

Many older citizens in particular choose to live a somewhat sterile life, overexerting ourselves by adopting outdated ideas based on how to meet our personal goals on a day to day basis.

As individuals and within groups and organizations, we would be wise to simplify our thoughts and actions geared not toward feeling impoverished, but rather, uplifted and creative - a highly empowering mode of living.

The concept of sharing must be promoted--there exists today, a subconscious bonding taking place amongst people which for too long has gravitated toward excessive consumerism and unfair competition, rather than a measure of goodwill which is directed toward our neighbours and toward humanity in general.

Critical questioning must be encouraged within all sectors of our communities..we all need to feel we belong, especially in the minds of the elderly, our youth and the disadvantaged.

ARROW & SLOCAN LAKES COMMUNITY SERVICES HAS OPENINGS FOR STOP THE VIOLENCE OUTREACH WORKER ASLCS is seeking an STV Outreach Worker to provide support to women who are victims of abuse (emotional or physical) in the region. The position is 9.5 hours a week.

The ideal applicant will be familiar with the Arrow & Slocan Lakes region, comfortable with the public, well organized and have experience working with women who have been exposed to violent situations. The position is based in Nakusp and will require some regional travel.

Preferred Qualifications: A diploma in Social Work, counseling or related discipline. Experience working in women’s programs, family support programs and with client’s who have experienced family abuse.

Successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a criminal record check. Salary $20.72 an hour as per UFCW Local 1518.

WOMEN’S PROGRAM/SAFE HOME COORDINATOR ASLCS is seeking a Women’s Program/Safe Home Coordinator to implement and meet the pre-established goals and objectives, including methods of operating the program throughout the demographic area.

This position is 45 hours per month including access to the service 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, with flexible hours to meet operational requirements.

The ideal candidate will provide support to clients in crisis by facilitating safe shelter and advocating for the client by performing duties such as assisting in applying for financial assistance, referring clients to counseling services, assisting clients to attain affordable housing, and identifying community resources to meet the client needs.

Preferred qualifications: A diploma in Community Social Service and/ or experience working with women’s programs, and women who have experienced family abuse.

Successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a criminal record check. Salary $20.72 an hour as per UFCW Local 1518.

Closing date for both positions is April 25, 2014 @ 4:00 pm Submit cover letter and resume to: ASLCS - Human Resources PO Box 100, Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0 Email: hiring@aslcs.com Fax: 250-265-3378