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Systematic hitting adds up to a great tournament RYAN WILLMAN Arrow Lakes News

Friday Night Lights One could argue that success in life is inextricably dependent on one’s ability to perform under pressure. Such is the maxim of baseball, which is a game assembled by the sum of individual, almost stand-alone, moments that hinge on an athlete’s ability to act. Hemingway (a huge baseball fan) once indirectly touched on this truism when he uttered the idiom “grace under pressure” which was a response, fittingly enough, to a question about the characteristic of guts. Taken together, the concepts shed light on the weight the game of baseball lends to individual performance thereby setting the stage for heroes and legends.

Under the lights of the big show on Friday night, the moxie of would-be ball diamond heroes found themselves dealing with pregame jitters as the crowds, lights and subtle hints of inebriation mixed wonderfully with dumps of adrenaline to concoct dizzying butterflies of anticipation.

The home opener saw ITP square off against the Saskatchewan Sluggers, a team who have returned to Nakusp after 20 years as part of their family reunion.

Over 50 Saskatchewanites flooded into the campgrounds on Friday and proceeded to line the fences to watch the second and third generation ball players relive the glory played out in 1994.

“It’s amazing,” reflects Zac Wethal (ITP player and one of the driving forces behind the tournament). “Normally Nakusp fans outnumber anyone else, so it was a bit of a shock to look over at the outfield at a sea of blue shirts cheering for the

Sluggers.”

The Friday night start was greeted with a sigh of relief from the organizers as the tournament got off to a “rocky start,” Wethal confesses. Issues with cancelling umpires, a last minute team replacement and the ramifications of the local water restrictions did not add up to a smooth start to the famous August Long Weekend tournament. Thanks to the dedication of the Nakusp Softball Society, backed by the sheer will and tenacity of the community, the tournament hit the bags on schedule.

Pool Play Twenty teams, spanning three provinces, descended on Nakusp and engaged in a three-day marathon of sticks and balls.

Four pools of five teams each played a round robin style pool play to determine playoff positions. The top team in each pool was awarded a buy into the quarterfinals, while the next top two teams had to wrestle out crossover games to punch their tickets to the next round.

Nakusp fielded three local teams: ITP, The Brew Jays and Déjà vu. Each team had their share of troubles and success; ITP finished their tournament with one win, one loss and a tie, while Déjà vu eked out a win and three losses. Brew Jays shouldered the pressure of carrying the hope of a local showing in the finals on their shoulders by advancing into the playoff bracket with a two win and two loss record, to play an early Monday morning playoff game against the Spokane Eagles.

Brew Jays Semi-Final The playoff match started out rough for the Brew Jays who struggled to find their swagger

through the residual haze and fell to an early four run deficit right off the hop. The slide turned into an avalanche in the second inning when the Eagles launched a ball over the orange fence for a decisive grand slam that racked the runs up to 8-0.

The Eagles would bat in another four runs before the Brew Jays could put a stop to the inning’s onslaught. The fourth inning found the Brew Jays hopelessly behind 22 runs, but started to loosen up their game and rediscover some of the magic that had carried them into the playoffs. Taking the field, the Jays shook things up with a few position changes which warranted a sharp “Potsie to Richie” play.

Infield Chris James, carried by his forward momentum, caught a grounder then back passed to Ryan Bateman on second base to Michelle Kooznetsoff, representing The Blasters, knocked four balls out make the tag out. However, one of the park to win the women’s division of the Home Run Derby. slick play does not win a baseball Photo by Ryan Willman game, and the local hopes for a finals showing were crushed tion and have (mostly) migrated buy into the quarterfinals with with a 22-0 defeat. to Kelowna. Last year the team a four win record in pool play, qualified for the Softball Nation- then systematically dispatched A New Hope als and subsequently could not Krush then the Browns in the Or was there still one last attend the 2013 Nakusp Softball semifinals to punch their ticket chance to dance? With the Jay’s Tournament. for the final match against PFM. down and out, local fans turned Squaring off against Shut up their attention to pseudo-local and Drink, Big Kahuna confiFINALS team, The Big Kahuna, who ad- dently rekindled the local hopes Cracks of threatening thunvanced to the quarterfinals with of a finals showing by decidedly der rang out along with the seven a buy earned from their four advancing to the semi-finals with minute warning to game time as wins in pool play. a big quarterfinal win. Gathering PFM in their and Creston KoBig Kahuna is comprised of fans like a wave, the Big Kanhu- kanee prepared to do battle for the players who started their softball na found itself surrounded by $1500 cash pot and all the bragcareers at Nakusp Secondary local support who cheered them ging rights for the long weekend.

School way back when they were on during their contest against John Craft deftly stepped known as The Youngin’s.

PFM in the semifinals. However, up to act as umpire for the fi“We started playing our par- the wave did not garner enough nals with assistance from Rients,” Big Kahuna baller Dana momentum to break through ley Weatherhead in the infield.

Weatherhead recounts. “Then the solid game play of PFM, and Charles Granewall took up his when we started beating them as the local hopes were unequivo- usual position in the commentawe got older, the name Youngin’s cally dashed when the wave tor’s booth behind home plate to didn’t seem to fit anymore, so broke then rolled back. call the game and provide color we changed it.” Big Kahuna have On the other side of the brack- as well as music. stuck together beyond gradua- et, Creston Kokanee earned a Continued on Pg 6

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Community

Little change on Slocan Park fire

A week after it started, the forest fire above Slocan Park is holding steady.

Forest protection technician Mitch Pence said Sunday that the fire remains an estimated 120 hectares with no containment.

“We’re pretty much at the same size,” he said. “Our objective is still to construct helipads for additional access on the fire perimeter. It’s a slow, arduous process but with the aircraft available, we’re holding our own.”

Three 20-member crews are battling the fire, along with 14 support staff and nine helicopters, which are drawing water from the Slocan River and some small mountaintop lakes.

Crews are trying to establish hose lines on the west, east and south flanks of the fire.

Officials say overnight inversions may result in a “thermal belt” forming—a warm air layer trapped between two cooler layers of air and can affect local winds.

The thermal belt is causing increased smoke in the valley bottoms through the mornings. At night, flames may be visible and appear more threatening, which is being taken into account. A night watch is in place to monitor the fire behaviour and report any concerns to the Southeast Fire Centre.

An evacuation alert issued early Tuesday for 47 homes remains in effect. Pence said a decision about lifting the alert would be made by the Regional District of Central Kootenay in conjunction with fire officials.

A lightning strike started the fire Saturday, but it didn’t become a concern until Monday when it was fanned by high winds. Smoke but no flame was visible from Slocan Park on Saturday.

Smoke alert issued On Friday the Ministry of Environment and Interior Health Authority joint-

The Slocan Park fire as it appeared Saturday morning.

ly issued a smoke advisory for Nelson and area because of wildfire smoke.

Hourly average particulate concentrations measured 25 micrograms per cubic metre. A similar warning was issued for Castlegar, where hourly concentrations were 53 micrograms per cubic meter.

The smoke is from both fires in the B.C. interior as well as from Washington and Idaho, the advisory stated.

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Modelling suggests the conditions will persist through the next few days. The advisory will be updated Monday.

The Ministry of Environment suggests avoiding strenuous outdoor activity and said exposure is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly and those with medical conditions such as diabetes and lung or heart disease.

Campfires banned in local region Nakusp woman dies in crash

Many fire restrictions are in place as of August 5 A B.C. Day press release from the Southeast Fire Centre indicates a ban on campfires takes effect Tuesday, August 5 at noon.

The measure adds to precautions which include an open burning ban ordered on July 2.

“With the current trend of warm and dry weather in British Columbia, wildfires have displayed very aggressive behaviour and required additional fire suppression resources,” the press release is worded, in part.

“Human-caused wildfires can divert critical resources and crews from responding to naturally occurring wildfires.”

Specifically, prohibited activities (as per the press release) will include: • Campfires, as defined in the wildfire regulation.

• The burning of any waste, slash or other materials.

• Stubble or grass fires of any size over any area.

• The use of burning barrels of any size or description.

•The use of fireworks, sky lanterns, tiki torches or chimineas (outdoor fire pits).

The Southeast Fire Centre, by way of the August 4 communique, stipulates that the open burning prohi-

bition covers all B.C. Parks, Crown lands and private lands, but does not apply within the boundaries of local governments that have forest fire prevention bylaws and are serviced by fire departments. Please check with local governments for any other restrictions before lighting any fire.

“Anyone found in violation of a fire prohibition, including campfires, may be issued a ticket for up to $345. Anyone who causes a wildfire through arson or recklessness may be fined up to $1 million, spend up to three years in prison and be held accountable for associated firefighting costs.”

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Nakusp lost one of its residents in a single vehicle accident on Highway 6, August 3, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Diane Koenig rolled her SUV roughly 41 kilometres from Lumby near Angel Falls. Koenig died at the scene. Koenig’s 15 year-old daughter was the only other occupant in the vehicle. She was taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital with non-life threatening injuries and was later released.

RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk says that the accident is “currently being investigated by our crash analysis team, which will take some time to complete.”

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Editorial Our View

B.C.’s forest fire bills piling up The B.C. government is spending $3.5 million a day to fight forest fires around the province, with the total for the year so far $106 million and headed higher.

The government is bracing for bills that could reach $250 million by the end of the summer, depending on weather and the number of fires that threaten homes. B.C. has brought in firefighters from Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick, and issued several evacuation orders by the mid-point of the summer season.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong asked for B.C. residents to take all possible precautions and observe campfire bans through August.

About 40 per cent of B.C. forest fires are human caused, with most of the rest started by lightning strikes.

Forest fire spending is already approaching totals for the last two years. Highs in the past decade are $382 million in 2009 and $371 million in 2003, when fires damaged Kelowna and Barriere.

“The possibility of the fire season consuming a quarter billion tax dollars is real,” de Jong said.

“Whilst there is no issue about spending the money, it has to come from somewhere, so that’s a cost item that’s looking like it will be considerably more than what had been hoped for.”

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Teacher talks resumed August 8

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Negotiators for school districts and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation got together on August 8 to seek a settlement in their long-running dispute before school starts up in September.

A brief statement from the

BCTF announced the resumption of talks last Friday afternoon, a day after the B.C. government announced a contingency plan to pay strike savings to parents of younger students if the strike keeps schools shut in September.

The government saves an estimated $12 million a day when

teachers go without paycheques, enough to pay parents $40 per missed school day for each child under the age of 13 in public school.

Recreation centres are preparing to extend summer camp and activity programs into the fall.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong announced the contingency

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plan after several weeks without movement in the long-running dispute that shut schools for the last two weeks of June.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender has said the union’s demands are far beyond settlements with other public sector unions, particularly on benefit improvements.

The B.C. Public School Employers’ Association estimates the union’s benefit demands alone represent an additional $225 million a year. Those include increases to preparation time, pregnancy and parental leave, extended health and dental and substitute teacher compensation.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Community Calendar

AUG 6 2014

Nakusp Museum open 9:30-5 pm daily.

event of crafts, games, and outdoor exploration. Bring your own water bottle, sunscreen, swim gear, and a smile. Sponsored by Fauquier Family Programs and ASLCS. For more information contact Kiara or Jodi McLean @ 250-269-7289.

269-7326 or email nakuspmarket@ gmail.com.

August 13 FREE Workshop Wednesday. Part two of a two-part series which is designed to show you how to use Facebook, employment apps and more in your job search. Bring your fully charged smart phone of other mobile device. 9:15-11:30 am. Pre-registration is required. To register, or if you have questions, call WorkBC at 265-3318.

August 14 Nakusp T’ai Chi in the Park

by Gazebo 10-11 am. Weather permitting. If raining it will be held at the Legion. Call Ruth 265-3353.

August 16 Meat Draws @ the Legion Nakusp 3:30 - 6:30 pm. This months proceeds go to support the Nakusp Senior Citizens Society.

August 14 Body in Mind Pilates. 3:304:30 pm @ Nakusp Elementary School.

Call Anne Ralson @ 265-4290 or Roelie Van Dam @ 265-2160

August 13 Feldenkrais ‘Awareness Through Movement’ Class 9:15-10:15 am @ NaCoMo. For more information, contact Tyson Bartel @ 250 226-6826 or thaitouch@yahoo.com.

August 14 - 17 Bee Cee Beemers Rally at the Nakusp Municpal Campground.

August 17 Burton Farmer’s Market 10-1 pm every Sunday until September 7. Held at McCormack Park. Contact Barbara Ross 250 265-0066 or Joanne Alaric @ 265-0088.

August 12 - 30 Studio Connexion presents: Wild Connections by Sharon Bamber. For more information contact Anne at 265-3586.

August 13 Coffee and goodies at the Senior Centre in Nakusp. Every Wednesday from 10-11 am.

August 14 Multi-Faith Prayer Vigil for the Columbia River @ 6pm at the Nakusp wharf. A salmon dinner will be provided, but please bring a potluck dish.

August 13 Let Go of My Lego @ Nakusp Public Library. Calling all Lego lovers of all ages @ 1 pm.

August 14 Nerd Night @ Nakusp Youth Centre. 6-10 pm. For more information contact Cassia @ 265-2000.

August 13 Fun in the Sun Camp @ Fauquier Play Park from 1-4 pm. All children are welcome to this free event of crafts, games, and outdoor exploration. Bring your own water bottle, sunscreen, swim gear, and a smile. Sponsored by Fauquier Family Programs and ASLCS. For more information contact Kiara or Jodi McLean @ 250 269-7289.

August 14 Nakusp Spinners 7-8 pm in the park. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Christine Meyer @ 265-4359

August 13 Creative Writing Club @ Nakusp Youth Centre 3:30-4:30pm

August 14 African Drumming Group @ NaCoMo at 7:15 pm. Bring your own drum. New drummers welcome.

August 14 Men’s night at Nakusp Golf Club. For more information contact the pro shop @ 265-4531.

August 13 Open Gym Night @ Fauquier Community Hall from 4-5 pm.

Sponsored by Fauquier Community Programs and ASLCS.

August 15 Storytime with Skye at the Nakusp Public Library 10-11 am.

August 13 Music in the Park presents Darryl & Saskia. Come down for an evening of free Folk & Roots music.

6:30-8 pm.

August 15 Drop in Tennis at the courts every Tuesday and Friday from 4–6 pm.

Singles, doubles or mixed, just bring your own tennis racket. For more information call Gene at 265-4011.

August 13 Poker Night at the Leland Hotel. It’s free and beginners are welcome. 7 pm start. For more information contact Dan @ 265-3314.

August 13 AA Meeting from 7-8 pm.

For more information call 265-4604.

August 14 Fun in the Sun Camp @ Edgewood Legion Hall from 9-3 pm.

All children are welcome to this free

August 15 New Denver Farmer’s Market 10-2 pm.

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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

ROTARY VILLA LOUNGE

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

August 17 AA Meeting 5-6 pm. For more information call 265-4604.

August 18 Transit Bus to Nakusp Hot Springs. Leaves Overwaitea at 1:15pm and arrives back to Nakusp at 3:55 pm.

August 18 Music Jam @ Nakusp Youth Centre 3:30 – 5:30 pm. Contact Cassia at 265-2000 August 18 Bridge @ Nakusp Senior’s Centre, every Monday 1:15-3:30 pm.

Cost is $2.50, and beginners welcome.

August 18 Dance and Chant 7 pm @ Nacomo. 1 hour of free dancing (wave dance) followed by 20 minutes of chanting.

August 19 Fun in the Sun Camp @ Edgewood Legion Hall from 9-3 pm.

All children are welcome to this free event of crafts, games, and outdoor exploration. Bring your own water bottle, sunscreen, swim gear, and a smile. Sponsored by Fauquier Family Programs and ASLCS. For more information contact Kiara or Jodi McLean @ 250 269-7289 August 19 Feldenkrais ‘Awareness Through Movement’ Class 8 – 9 pm @ NaCoMo. For more information, contact Tyson Bartel @ 250 226-6826 or thaitouch@yahoo.com

August 16 Edgewood Farmer’s Market 9-12 pm in the field beside the Legion.

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August 16 Nakusp Farmer’s Market 9–1 pm every Saturday until October 11 between KSCU and What’s Brewing, just south of Broadway. Contact Collette 250

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August 15 Barbara Samuel Band @ The Leland 9:30-1:30am.

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August 16 Nakusp Mixed Open @ Nakusp Golf Club. 10am shotgun start. For more information or to register contact the pro shop @ 265-4531

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Multi-faith vigil

During the month of August, multi-faith vigils are being held in 16 communities on the mighty Columbia River. On Thursday August 14 at 6:00 p.m., come down to the boat launch area in Nakusp and be part of this international initiative.

We will honour this hard working river with its 39 dams and consider how we have used and abused it since 1964 with the signing of the Columbia River Treaty. The U.S. entity is recommending a modernized treaty that will balance hydroelectric generation and flood control with restoration of the river’s ecosystem. Available for your perusal is a Declaration of Ethics that envisions the Columbia Basin as a Common Good and suggests how we can include respect for the fish, wildlife and all parts of the environment as well as for the tribes and First Nations in the new treaty.

Bring a musical instrument, a poem, a song or story about the river to share.

Salmon in small amounts will be provided but please come with a potluck dish.

Everyone is welcome.

Water restrictions

continue to be enforced RYAN WILLMAN Arrow Lakes News

The Nakusp water situation is amounting to the equivalent of a "perfect storm" as several factors have been contributing to the ongoing water issues.

On August 4 mayor Karen Hamling posted an update on the Nakusp Communicator Facebook page explaining the need for ongoing water restrictions. Hamling confirmed that Well Number 1 continues to be offline and the required motor and parts are still in transit.

However, additional issues including several water main breaks, the commissioning of the new water treatment plant and the seasonably hot, dry weather has put a significant strain on the water system. In light of the ongoing issues, Public Works has advised the village to observe proper precautionary considerations, and continue to enforce the water restrictions.

Hamling has expressed her hopes that the situation will be resolved quickly and confirmed prior to the release of this issue, “We are getting close and hoping for the second week in August to relax the restrictions, however, regardless of when, we will be strictly enforcing watering times so there is not an overload on the system.”

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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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MEALS ON WHEELS

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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2014 Nakusp Mixed Open SATURDAY AUGUST 16 10 AM SHOTGUN START MENS & WOMENS DIVISIONS WITH MULTIPLE FLIGHTS

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TONS OF PRIZES: GROSS + NET, KP, LONG DRIVE Call the Pro Shop to Register (250)-265-4531 Interracial families gather together for a weekend of fun and networking at Whatshan Lake Retreat.

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Whatshan Lake Retreat was transformed into a little community during August long weekend as families invaded the grounds for the annual Mehaber family get-together. A menagerie of cultural diversity spread out through the trees, as the grounds took on a community orientated quality, the likes of which some of us remember growing up in: a place where families look after each other; kids ride their bikes freely; and conversation, food and hospitality are openly shared.

Mehaber is an Ethiopian word that, when translated, means a “gathering of friends and family”. The name was an obvious fit for the camp that has been taking place at Whatshan Lake Retreat for the last five years.

Head organizer, Tam Mickel–working in cooperation with other like-minded parents who have adopted interracial children–organized the fun-filled family camp as a response to their unique parenting challenges.

Sometimes it takes a campground, not a village

“There was not a lot of opportunity for our daughter to hang out with interracial kids in Nelson,” Tam explains. “We knew some other interracial parents in the area and we decided to organize our own camp.”

The camp’s first year hosted eight families from around the Kootenay’s. Now, five years later, Mehaber is host to over 21 families with 47 children in attendance. The families are primarily from western Canada, with this year’s long distance award going to a family who traveled to Whatshan from Toronto.

“It’s a chance for the kids to hang out and be kids without having to explain themselves to anyone,” Tam shares. “Everyone here gets it.”

The unique experience is accentuated with a loose schedule of activities for the children interwoven with opportunities for parents to network and discuss the unique challenges of raising interracial children.

“It’s really special,” Mickel smiles. “The families work hard to make the camp happen. Everyone pitches in.”

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Systematic hitting adds up to wins and a helluva tournament Continued from page 2

Creston struck first blood with a quick 3-1 lead at the end of the first inning and managed to grow their equity to a seemingly comfortable 5-2 until several errors in the third inning caused a swing in the match and PFM muscled out the lead, 7-5. Trading control of the game back and forth, both teams jockeyed until the top of the sixth provided Cres-

ton a unique opportunity to pull away by stepping up to bat after shutting down PFM hitting inning. With an 11-9 lead, Creston had the opportunity to rack up the runs, but squandered their chance with two overzealous single run home run hits. PFM attempted to capitalize on the opportunity to make up the four run deficit and began to bridge the gap with two runs batted in with a calculated home run

field for PFM’s third out and the tournament win.

The Nakusp Softball Society would like to thank everyone for making the weekend a success. They would also like to specifically recognize the contributions of Home Hardware, Arrow Lakes Ready Mix, Dave Hanson Electrical, Overwaitea Foods, the Fire Department, the RCMP and The Hut. See you again next year.

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Sending it over the fence during the Home Run Derby is harder than it looks, but this batter makes a good go of it.

hit. Creston could not find the holes in top of the seventh and handed the win opportunity back over to PFM with the score at 1311 for Creston. PFM fought hard spending two outs to put runners on second and third base and pinned their tournament hopes on the next batter. A home run would add up to a win, but the PFM batter spun off a pop-fly which was easily caught by the Creston in-

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Autumn Grossutti has been an entrepreneur all her life; she doesn’t need the certification from her Entrepreneur Program to tell her that.

Earning her certificate was just an essential step on a path that Grossutti has been on ever since she managed to make $175 in one month selling her handmade jewelry when she was 12; a relative fortune for someone that age.

Achieving this high watermark of profits came with an epiphany that this was the direction her life should take. She has been running a series of small businesses ever since.

Grossutti’s path was blessed with the birth of her daughter, which created some detours along her journey.

Grossutti took on jobs around Nakusp such as server and bartender but she always stayed true to her passion by continuing to

be creative. She took opportunities to network with other entrepreneurs that would eventually form the foundation of a retail store venture.

“Its interesting how things walk into your life,” Grossutti muses, describing how the ideal building became available at just the right time to act as the catalyst for a timely change in her life.

All the pieces for a potential business venture were falling into place and Grossutti pursued her vision with fierce determination by tackling a three-year renovation plan and completing the Entrepreneur Program. The certification she earned legitimized her small business applications and with it came an invaluable mentor in Kay Ryan from New Denver.

“Kay helped me with my business plan and is a great mentor,” Grossutti acknowledges. “She was a contact, someone I could talk to and she knew all the ins and outs of starting

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Grossutti also received amazing support from the ladies at Work B.C..

On June 30 Grossutti reached the logical milestone for any entrepreneur and celebrated the grand opening of her own store, Betty’z Edje.

Artistic in nature and full of surprises, Betty’z Edje fills a unique niche in Nakusp by the sale and promotion of an inventory that is composed of 85 per cent Kootenay and 15 per cent regional B.C sources.

“We have such beautiful products being made by people right here,” Grossutti emphasizes. “We need to support each other and keep the money close to home.”

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While the store is an important achievement for Grossutti, it does not signify the end of her journey. A self-proclaimed lifelong learner, Grossutti is constantly searching for new skills to master and new products to create.

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Nakusp Trails Society celebrates grand opening RYAN WILLMAN Arrow Lakes News

After three years of dedicated work by the members and volunteers of the Nakusp Trails Society, The Kuskanax Mountain Trail (also known as Mac’s Trail) celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 10.

Over 30 eager hikers, including Nakusp Trail Society board members, Nakusp Village Councilor Ulli Mueller and the honourable mayor Karen Hamling attended the opening then embarked enmasse to enjoy the hike itself.

Trail board member Barb Chwachka pre-empted the ribbon cutting by discussing the inception of the society and described the three-year process of actualizing the Kuskanax trail. Chwachka acknowledged that Bill Barrow was the

headwaters of the society proposal and was instrumental in organizing the first planning session in 2011. The first session attracted local like-minded hikers, including Barry Rein, who brought the society invaluable information that was needed to begin work on the Kuskanax trail: GPS coordinates and a tentative trail route. The society was struck and assumed stewardship over the other Nakusp trails.

Over the course of three years the society received solid, ongoing support from the community through the community initiatives in affected areas sessions. “So all of the thanks need to go to the community because they made this trail a reality,” Chwachka shared.

The Kuskanax Mountain Road Trail is a challenging five to six hour return hike that climbs over 930 metres in elevation.

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Head maintenance organizer Wulf Mense (who is the driving force of the maintenance crew) shared his own name for the trail during the opening: “I call it

the Nakusp Grind. It is a very challenging trail. People have to be fit, but it is a challenge. And maybe in the future we can include this trail in the Sufferfest program.”

Adding horsepower to wellbeing Expression of Interest

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Thanks to a grant Thefor Arrow TheArea VillageNakusp of Nakusp is looking for a live in Caretaker the NakuspLakes Hot Springs and Cedar Chalets. AnBaLeased Airport from Columbia Therapeutic Riding sin(including opportunity exists for a personable individual or couple to receive accommodation at Trust, utilities) the camp Association will hold the Hot Springs in return for night security services, after hour check ins and some miscellaneous will be offered free of Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter noEquine maintenance and hospitality services. suchfirst services would beEmrequiredcharge. after 9pm to before tice is hereby given that the Village of Nakusp intendsTypicallyits 9am. powerment Camp to Lease a portion of land legally described as Lot 1, Riding instructhis summer in partPlan NEP 11706, District Lot 397, Kootenay Land Distor Jessica Smith is If you are interested in learning more about this unique opportunity at the Hot Springs, please contact nership with The Pass trict, Leased Portion for the Purpose of Operating an Robert Richards (CF0) in the Village office 250-265-3689 to discuss or email himcompleting a letter expressing your her bachAirport Hangar (1315 Hot Springs Road) to Kootenay Creek Regional Exhiinterest to RRichards@nakusp.com. This opportunity will remain open until a suitable individual/couple elor’s degree in Social Valley Helicopters for a term of 3 years. bition Society. has filled the position.

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Jessica has a The camp is deKootenays Valley Helicopters shall pay $3,614.72 for real passion for therasigned to offer parthe first year of the Lease and the rent for each sucticipants with chal- peutic riding; she has ceeding year of the Lease shall be the previous years lenges individualized been riding horses rent increased by the Stats Can Consumer Price Index. therapy with an ho- since she learned to listic approach. Les- walk. She has completThe Leased area is shown in heavy black on the map: sons will be offered in ed a practicum with riding, grooming, or the Creston Therapeusimply learning about tic Riding Association. the horse in a safe and Jessica stated her goal comfortable environ- in running the camp ment.

Participants is, “To bring another may benefit mentally, form of therapy to the For more information, please contact: emotionally or physi- community and give people a taste of theracally.

Linda Tynan, Chief Administrative Officer Village of Nakusp Applications are peutic riding.”

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It’s Your World

BOB HARRINGTON

I wonder if the rapid development of the resources of a nation leads to the equally rapid decline of the resourcefulness of its people. For instance, relying so heavily on outside sources of entertainment we have become almost incapable of entertaining ourselves. How many parents face the daily question of their young children, “Gee, what is there to do anyway?”

How many of us, for that matter, can even share an evening with family without resorting to the electronic entertainment wedged into nearly every North American home?

Nowhere is our lack of inner resourcefulness as apparent as in the exhaustive land-wrecking we condone—hidden beneath the ambiguous term “development”— for the sake of keeping an ephemeral, materialistic “progress” on its feet. Whereas the natural world is a mixed, self-sustaining enterprise, our form of development is unilateral and provokes ruination of nature for the sake of extracting dollars. It is further indicated by the irresponsible attitude humanity has exhibited in destroying rivers with filth, mocking the beauty of landscapes with litter and garbage and accumulating goods in an insatiable urge to clutter dwelling places with material objects. Strange to say, but when a person destroys the work of man we call him a vandal. When he destroys the work of God we call him a de-

veloper.

The present economic crisis has led us to justify the sanctioning of huge oil pipe lines through vast tracks of unspoiled wilderness.

Since we lack both the character and wisdom to moderate own demands on the environment, we unconcernedly plan to subject our country to further despoliation for that which will provide propulsive power. Though most of us have nowhere of importance to go—we should realize by now that we cannot escape from ourselves—the final irony may be that we will travel onward to the last gasp and drive our nation to the poorhouse in an automobile.

Basic to our increasing lack of resourcefulness is the fundamental mythology we have come to accept: man is more important than the Earth itself. The rise of humankind may have been a flowering of the Earth, but humankind has sickened the planet to the point where it may no longer be capable of sustaining that flower. Nature’s experiment with an intelligent being may have been a failure. The efficient operation of the environment depends upon the sunshine-trapping green plants and the microorganisms that decompose organic material. The passage of man along the extinction trail, then, would be marked by a greener, lush Earth. Like Adam in the Garden of Eden, we are ignoring our role “to dress and keep the Earth.”

Instead of using our resourceful, techno-

logical expertise for the continued health of man and the planet, we have become captives of our machines.

We have been lulled into a state of mind unable to distinguish between luxury and necessity. We are blinded to the simple truth that clean, fresh water is a basic necessity to life.

We have decided that labour-saving gadgets are a necessity, though they sacrifice clean water, now an externality.

We truly have things backward.

Every day we let pass without moving toward restoration of harmony with the Earth moves us that much closer to the point of no return. But there is little permitted other than words such as these. Society prefers the glibness of the advertiser who blesses their desires. It is the ultimate irony that a conservationist is considered a radical. We have no time to listen to anything that smacks of conscience and if we listen there is still a gap between hearing and acting. All that we have now is a “permitted lipservice” which is used to prove we live in a democracy. Sadly, there is no abatement of demand on resources; no abatement of the philosophy that we need to be over-warmed, over-entertained and over-coddled by the environment. It is evident of short-term thinking that neither individuals nor industries nor institutions have recognized a moral responsibility to the natural world.

Yet we say we are concerned with the future of our children.

What future?

Letter to the Editor

Nakusp: village gem When you venture on a vacation trip to smaller towns you can have varied experiences, even if you just stop for gas, quick refreshment or to ask for directions from the locals.

This was certainly not the case for my husband and I when we went to Nakusp.

After a quick stop at the Information Centre to inquire about accommodations, with a few brochures in hand we decided to call Doug and Heather Peters of Queen Anne Turret B&B. It was the magnificent picture on the front of the brochure that caught our attention. After a brief pause on the part of Heather when I asked whether or not they had space for two, she assured me that they had a room available. I turned to my husband and questioned why she wouldn’t have that information right at hand.

We found out upon our arrival and were shown the very large bedroom with two walk-in closets and an extensive en suite bathroom with shower and soaker tub; this was their own private bedroom.

Since they hate to turn down guests— not due to monetary reasons but because they care—they sequestered themselves to the basement bedroom sans a bathroom.

We knew immediately that this four day trip to the Kootenays was going to be one to remember. Being a former journalist and columnist, I just had to give the local paper our experience in print.

Our first evening in this gem of a village involved a nice leisurely walk along the waterfront. We met some other visitors, locals and business owners.

We didn’t get a chance to meet everyone in town the next day, but we certainly did try.

Our hosts encouraged us to check out the museum, which they volunteer at once a week. Our time didn’t allow for a tour but a quick glance inside assured us that a return visit to Nakusp and the museum was well in order. The new Native section was especially attractive for us to explore.

For two nights in a row we ate dinner at Chumley’s Restaurant. We usually like to support all the local eateries, but unfortunately the proprietors of Karl’s Woodfire Pizza N’More experienced a family tragedy and had been forced to close for a few days. We did meet up with the female owner and conveyed our regards and sincere regrets for the family.

Upon meeting up with one of the true locals, Glen Olson, we were delighted with many a story of his home. He suggested we peruse Meritxell Books, the local used book store, for a copy of Welcome Home by Stuart McLean. I am very happy to inform you that I got the last copy and was told by Wes Towle that it has been eight years since a copy was last purchased.

Every woman loves chocolates so there was absolutely no question as to whether or not to stop at Jennifer Chocolates on Fourth Avenue. A true chocolatier and artisan was right at work when I entered and was told to quickly close the door. “Chocolates don’t like the heat,” she said. A quick purchase was made and my plans to return to Nakusp were sealed.

Our next delight on Saturday morning was the market. I took a cute picture of a young girl named Tatum Dieterman AKA Pipi the Puppy, Don Guereg playing guitar, and Lee Rooks selling the wares from a collective of artists. Even though the market was only a block long it instilled in us a sense of community spirit and the opportunity for fellowship.

Our visit was going by too fast as we stopped in at Cut Rite Meats & Deli for our picnic lunch before heading to the Nakusp hot springs and falls. What a fabulous feature to have in such a gem of a village.

My visit would not have been complete if I had not been able to meet up with fellow newspaper publishers at the Arrow Lakes News. I met Chantelle Carter who said that she just started full time last week as the office manager and as a sales rep..

Though we had to leave on Saturday evening to our great chagrin, we were optimistic about returning and getting to know many more of the locals and visitors alike. Our immense thanks go out to all of those who touched our lives, albeit for only a short time. We have returned home and continue to think and reminisce on all your gem of a village offers to entertain, sparkle and enlighten.

The hospitality, friendliness and uniqueness combined made for a most unforgettable getaway. We look forward to returning very soon to encapsulate all you have to offer.

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Deal seekers navigated their way through the Nakusp and District Museum Society annual yard sale on August 9th. Proceeds will be used towards future museum initiatives.

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• This Week in History •

GUESS WHO?

August 19, 1924 The Dominion Department of Agriculture wishes to draw to your attention the presence, in the interior White Pine belt of B.C., of a destructive tree disease known as the White Pine Blister Rust. The disease was first found in B.C. at the coast in 1921 and in 1922 a small outbreak was discovered at Canoe and Revelstoke. In 1923 in Canoe, Revelstoke, Beaton and Nakusp a number of White Pine trees were already killed by the disease, while many others were found dying. White Pine Blister Rust is a fungus disease which can only attack the pines after it has grown on the leaves of wild or cultivated currents and gooseberries.

Superior Cash Meat Market in Nakusp.

William H. Clever of New Denver rented part of the Abriel Block, next to the Arrow Lakes Supply Co., recently vacated by the druggist, H. Gardner.

was reported to the Nelson Chamber of Commerce in a report by two of their members on their trip to the Arrow Lakes. Residents were also reported to be apprehensive over land settlements.

August 17, 1944 The transfer of Japanese evacuees from Sandon is not yet complete, but is expected to be finished in another week. There is some 150 evacuees still remaining.

August 19, 1954 A waste disposal burner has been installed at the Nakusp Celgar sawmill to burn sawdust and other waste materials from the mill.

August 14, 1974 The “farmland freeze” has now been lifted for the Regional Districts of Central Okanagan and Nanaimo. Based on soil and climate classification related to agricultural production, land areas are designated as agricultural land reserves under the Land Commission Act. No word has yet been received of classifications in the Regional District of Central Kootenay.

August 13, 1964 At least 75 per cent of the people to be displaced by the High Arrow Dam want to Wednesday saw be relocated in their the opening of the immediate area. This

August 15, 1984 The spectacular electrical storm which passed through the area last Thursday left in its wake 18 fires. Since

that time three more showed up on Saturday, five on Sunday and four more on Monday.

August 19, 1994 At their July 28 meeting, Nakusp Village Council voted to support a motion by the town of Creston to ask the Union of British Columbia Municipalities to lobby the provincial government to look into funding of rural 911 services.

August 18, 2004 Bids on the construction contract for renovations at Arrow Lakes Hospital (ALH) are now being accepted by the Interior Health Authority (IHA).

The renovations are necessary to accommodate residents of Halcyon Community Home while it undergoes renovations later this year to become an assisted living residence.

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Emil Miller Dec 2, 1931 - July 8, 2014 in-law Naomi, brother-in-law Pat (Bev), and nieces and nephews Verle, Heather, Barbara, Joy, Murray, Ruth, Mike, Jo-Anne, Janise.

Born Dec. 2, 1931 in Nakusp BC to parents Sophia and Charlie, Emil was predeceased by his wife Agnes (nee Campbell), parents, sister Monica Falkiner, and brother Peter Miller.

His love of story-telling and reminiscing was honed over many years working for CP Rail and mining through the Yukon and BC. Emil and Agnes were married for 54 years.

They met in Britannia Beach, and married in Vancouver where Emil worked days as a letter carrier, nights as a driver for Pony Express, and also for some years as a longshoreman. Emil will be remembered for his passion for justice and advocating for friends in need, pride of his Slavic heritage, growing tomatoes (but not eating them!), and winning at crib even in his latter days.

A special thanks goes out to Emil’s caregivers at Lakeview. A private family service will be held.

Can’t you hear the whistle blowing….

Rest in peace Emil.

Deborah Joan Jones

(nee Williams) July 17 1959 July 18 2014 Deborah (“Deb”) was born on July 17, 1959, in Olds Alberta. She was the 4th of 6 children born to Eric and Joan Williams. Months after she was born, Deb and her family moved to Nakusp.

In 1973, after many years spent with good friend Denise Jones (Marchischuk), Deb began dating Denise’s brother, Warren Jones. On April 29, 1983, Warren and Deb were married in Nanaimo. On November 21, 1983, Warren and Deb celebrated the birth of their first child, Haley Morgan. Four short years later, Mason Russell was born, to complete the family.

Deb graduated from the Nakusp Secondary School in 1977. After graduating high school, Deb moved to Calgary to attend University and work teaching figure skating. After University, Deb returned to Nakusp and worked for CIBC, until starting her career. On October 27, 1990, Deb was hired with the Nakusp School District where she worked ever since.

Deb’s passions included her family, the children she worked with, and figure skating. She was an amazing cook and had many talents. Deb took great pride in helping the less fortunate in the most inconspicuous ways. She would go above and beyond for anyone in need. Deb had a very comical side and loved to share jokes, mostly at the expense of her husband Warren.

Deb’s husband Warren, her children Haley and Mason, and the school children she worked with, were the lights of her life. Deb shared an individual bond with each child she worked with and she loved them all dearly.

Deb leaves behind her husband Warren, daughter Haley (David), son Mason (Dawn), her parents Eric and Joan Williams, sister Rose (Jack) Taylor, Gary Posnick, sister Colleen (Terry) Warren, sister Laura (David) Demitor, Daro Yoshida, sister Kathleen (David) Nixon, brother-in-law Darcy (Carrie) Jones, sister-in-law and good friend Denise (Kim) Marchischuk, nieces and nephews, Shannon, Doug, Karen, Lisa, Leanne, Jerod, Brayden, Damyn, Kim, Jen, Deanne, Matt, Nicole, Abby, Saedy, Logan, and great nieces and nephews.

Deb is predeceased by her brother Glen Williams, inlaws Roy and Dorothy Jones, brother-in-law Russell Jones, and her niece Teanne Jones.

Deb was loved by many and will forever be missed.

Leslie Talbot Smith

Sept 30 1934 July 11 2014 Leslie Talbot Smith passed away July 11, 2014 at Kelowna General Hospital.

Leslie was born in Nakusp, B.C. on September 30, 1934. He spent his youth in Edgewood, attending school in Inonoaklin Valley, Edgewood, Fauquier and Needles. He tried various jobs in mechanics and millwork in Nelson and the Cariboo but they did not appeal to him so he went north in 1958 and found work at Cassiar and on the Alaska Highway.

While there, he found his preferred work as a Heavy Equipment Operator. In 1964 he returned to work in the Kootenays as a crane operator on the Duncan and Kennylside Dam construction. He worked on the construction of the Skookumchuk pulp mill, Kaisar Coal Mine, Fording River Coal Mine, Kootenay Canal Power Plant., and building of the power line from Mica Creek to Merritt. In 1976 he moved to Fort McMurray, Alberta and worked on various construction sites there until his retirement in 1999. After retirement, Les & his wife Jane moved to Fauquier to be caregivers for Jane’s parents, Fred & Ida Shiell. .

Leslie was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, first with Local 115 (B.C.) and then with Local 955 ( Alberta). He received a Life Membership from Local 955 in 2009 when he received recognition for 50 Years of Membership. He served as Shop Steward for many years.

Family was a very important part of Les’ life and he enjoyed helping with Boy Scouts and was always interested in attending school events with his children.

Les was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #203, Edgewood for 37Years and served on the Executive for several years.

Leslie is survived by his wife of nearly 49 years, Jane (Shiell), son Adrian, and daughter Jeanette (Bruce) Johnson, granddaughter Amanda and grandson Christopher, sister Shirley Barber of North Vancouver and brother Monte from Unionville, Ontario, brother-in-law Jim Shiell, two nieces and four nephews. He was predeceased by his father Harold in 1973, mother Queenie in 1976 and brother Richard in 2012.

Cremation was entrusted to Vernon Funeral Home.

Interment will be arranged by family at a later date. A Celebration of Leslie’s life will he held at the Edgewood Legion Hall on August 16 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Seniors’ Column MARILYN BOXWELL

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What is the purpose of a community museum, one might ask?

Following a brief but highly inspirational visit to Nakusp and District Museum, located at 926th Avenue NW situated at a lower level below the public library, the answer quickly became apparent.

Together with visiting members of my own Vancouver Island family, I recently enjoyed a personal tour of our impressive collection of close to 6,000 artifacts which are creatively displayed within the museum complex.

In short, a museum, such as our own, serves to effectively present the story of our region and its people within a well designed educational setting. Emphasis is placed on honouring the legacy left by our predecessors for the sake of our children and in time, for their children also.

Our museum’s overall purpose is to stand as an educational and entertaining instrument intended to spearhead social change. The story of our community is effectively presented by the careful and well researched interpretation of the astonishing collections of artifacts which represent a period of over 10,000 years of local social history.

The vast collections of items representing life as it used to be have been divided into more than twenty display units designed to delight and intrigue viewers of all ages. Each carefully selected artefact, item of clothing and household good sparks a host of poignant memories dating back to the time when the practical as well as decorative, were used to carry out everyday tasks on a daily or regular basis.

The museum remains open during the month of August from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and until September 20 from 11:00 am to 3:00 p.m. and is well worth a visit. Group and school tours are also available by arrangement. For more details and to learn more about the museum, volunteer opportunities and future special events, call 265-0015.

Mary Berisoff

Our Beloved Mom

July 14, 1926 – July 11, 2014 With Thanks Perhaps you were a neighbour that helped us out so much Perhaps you traveled many miles to share the day with us Perhaps you sent a lovely card and in it wrote a line or two Perhaps you just gently smiled at us like mom always used to do Perhaps you spoke the kindest words that any friend could say Perhaps no words would come to you on that particular day Perhaps you sent those beautiful flowers that we saw sitting there Perhaps you gave a donation to your charity to share Perhaps you baked or cooked a meal or sent an email because you care Perhaps you brought or made a gift, wiped our tears and held us tight Perhaps because of all of this we realized eventually we’d be alright Perhaps you weren’t there at all but just thought of us that day Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you in every way Special thank you and appreciation goes out to Dr. Subswari, Dr. Goranson, Dr. Kelland and Dr. Lea who over the years have cared for mom. We thank the Saddle Mt. Medical Clinic Staff and Troy and his Staff at People’s Drugs for always helping us in any way we needed.

Unique caring thoughts and respect go out to the Staff at both Minto House and Arrow Lakes Hospital. One works with the other and brings unity and professionalism. Prior to mom’s stay at the Minto House, many kindnesses were shown by the staff at Halcyon House, the Rotary Villa and Community Services. None of these kind gestures will ever be forgotten.

Thank you to the people of Nakusp who loved mom in the way you did. We also appreciate the people of Silverton, New Denver and Hills area who remembered mom and that she was a resident of Silverton for so many years.

Thank you to trustworthy Deb Guest along with co-workers Janet and Margie for the luncheon they prepared and to our friends that supplied all the delectable sweets for mom’s memorial service. She would have been so pleased!

Last but certainly not least, a huge thank you to our mom’s nieces and nephews, George and Katie, George and Nettie, who sang at the service and helped keep our tradition alive which in turn keeping us connected to our roots.

Mom - you are finally with Dad again.

A sincere thank you from the Berisoff/Chernoff Families.

Also A Big Hug from Mary!

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Diane Louise Koenig 1962 ~ 2014

Diane Louise Koenig passed away suddenly on August 3rd, 2014 at the age of 52. She was born on March 15th, 1962 in Kirkland Lake, Ontario to to parents parents Del Del and and Louise Louise Trobak.

Trobak.

Ontario Diane moved to Nakusp, BC in 2004 and married the the love love of of her her life life Glenn Glenn Alexander Alexander Koenig.

Koenig. While While living living in in Nakusp Nakusp Diane Diane worked worked at at Home Home Hardware Hardware and andowned ownedand andoperated operatedaasmall smallbusiness, business,On OnTh TheeArrow Arrow Bookkeeping. Her hobbies included gardening, caring for her beloved pets, crocheting and more than anything else she enjoyed the company of her family and friends and spent many enjoyable hours with them at the beach. She was always there for her three adored daughters. Whenever and wherever they needed to go she was there offering to shuttle them to their destinations without hesitation.

Diane is survived by her devoted husband Glenn Koenig, her three dearly loved daughters, Dawn (Jason) Grudzinski and grandchildren Olivia, Kailyn, Mia and McManus (Tyler Janz) and granddaughter Alexander of Westlock, AB, Catherine McManns Emma of Yellowknife, NT and Hannah Koenig of Nakusp, BC. She also leaves behind her beloved parents Del (Pat) Trobak and Louise Trobak, She also leaves behind her beloved parents Del (Pat) Trobak and Louise Trobak, four sisters, Cathy Holden (David Campbell) of Arlington, NS, Darlene Taylor of four sisters, Cathy Holden (David Campbell) of Arlington, NS, Darlene Taylor of Victoria, BC, Barb Trobak (Ken Tarbett) of Bittern Lake, AB and Viola (Dexter) Victoria, BC, Barb Trobak (Ken Tarbett) of Bittern Lake, AB and Viola (Dexter) Trobak-Gabriel of Farmington, NS as well as numerous extended family members Trobak-Gabriel of Farminton, NS as well as numerous extended family members and and friends. friends.

A celebration of Diane’s life was held on Saturday, August 9th at 1:00pm at the A celebration of Diane’s life was held on Saturday, August 9th at 1:00pm theHilary Robertson Memorial United Church, 117 3rd Avenue NW, Nakusp with at Rev. Robertson Memorial United Church, 117 3rd Avenue NW, Nakusp with Rev. Hilary Bitten with as celebrant.

Bitten with as celebrant.

As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to The Canadian Cancer As an expression of sympathyUnit, donations may67, beNakusp, made to BC TheV0G Canadian Cancer Society, Arrow Lake/Nakusp PO Box 1R0. Or to a Society, Arrow Unit, PO Nakusp, Box 67, Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0. to a BC Memorial Park Lake/Nakusp Bench Fund c/o CIBC 402 Broadway Street W,Or Nakusp, Memorial FundDiane c/o CIBC Nakusp, 402 Park Broadway V0G 1R0 Park underBench the name Koenig Memorial BenchStreet Fund.W, Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0 under the name Diane Koenig Memorial Park Bench Fund.

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