Arrow Lakes News, December 04, 2014

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Ornament purchase supports local hospice care TRISHA SHANKS Arrow Lakes News

A Christmas tree in need of decorating stands at the Hub International Barton Insurance office. During the month of December, donors can create a memorial to a loved one by writing the name on an ornament and hanging it on the tree. The Nakusp Hospice Society erects this tree every year as one of its primary fundraisers. All donations are greatly appreciated and any amount of more than ten dol-

lars will receive a tax receipt.

Hospice Society volunteer Tina Soroka said, “We rely on word of mouth to get the word out about the fundraiser,” and adds the Society “also holds a bingo and receives funds from the meat draw held at the Nakusp Legion.”

“If you want to acknowledge that you are making this donation, there is a separate page to write the name of the loved one and we will put those in the paper,” said Helen Scown, Hospice Coordinator.

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As part of the fundraiser, the society has glass angel and snowflake ornaments for sale along with stands that can be purchased to take home.

The ornaments can be engraved with a name if desired.

“We’ve had good support — this is our eighteenth year,” Scown added.

Funds raised go to pay for volunteer training, the maintenance of the Garden of Serenity located at the Arrow Lakes Hospital, and the Hospice Society library.

Nakusp Hospice Society was

incorporated in December 1997 and has been active in the community providing hospice care in the home, care homes, and hospital with a board of eight members and 20 trained volunteers.

The Nakusp Hospice Society is a member of the B.C. Hospice Palliative Care Association.

Volunteers provide companionship, sitting with individuals at the end of life, and respite for grieving family members. Volunteers are always needed. For more information, visit www.nakusphospice.com or call (250) 265-4137.

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Saturday, December 6th Nakusp & District Arena Complex Nakusp Atoms vs. Boundary Jr. Bruins @12:00

Nakusp Pee Wee Falcons vs. Castlegar Jr. Rebels @ 1:45 p.m.

Bring an unwrapped, new or gently used toy and toss it on the ice around 2:45 p.m. (after ice clean at game intermission).

Come and enjoy some great hockey, full concession, 50/50 draws and support a great cause!

All toys will be donated to the Nakusp Food/Toy Bank. Food donations will also be greatly appreciated.

Happy Holidays from Nakusp & District Minor Hockey!

“Celebrate a Life” Tree The Nakusp Hospice celebrates 18 yrs. of presenting the “Celebrate a Life” tree at Hub International/Barton Insurance on Broadway in Nakusp from Nov. 29Dec. 31, 9-5 Mon-Fri and 9-1 on Sat. This year, we have beautiful ornament stands for Angels and Snowflakes at a reasonable price. These stands will compliment the crystal ornaments beautifully. Staff at Barton Insurance and Hospice volunteers will be on hand to take donations to the end of December. Any donations are gratefully accepted. Income Tax receipts are also issued.

Remember your loved ones by coming in and inscribing your name on a Christmas ball and adding it to our tree.

LOVED ONES HONOURED IN 2013 ARE: Earl McLeod Dick Roberts Renee D’Asti/Tsuki Yamada Charlie Horrey Bill Jupp Nino DeBoni Gerald Lewis/Eleanor Lewis Anna Reitmeier Tom Krbyla

Madelin Krbyla John F. Krbyla Bill Brown Faye Brown Neil Hurry Gertie Atherfold Stan Niedzwiecki Lois Lillies Greg Lillies Mac Cummings

Janie Petrie Jim Forward Lucy Chard Duane Cameron Norma Cameron Stan and Pat Cameron Rick Cound Ed Brodbeck Helen Kabatoff Lena Fahlman

Marcie Ann Rahn Ted Dodge Buddy Brown Graham Brown Gertrude Tatlow Floyd Tatlow Ian McEwan Billy Coffman Steph Ritchie Laura Negrave

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The Christmas lights on trees outside of the Courthouse building were being put up on the chilliest day of the year in preparation for this weekend’s Festival of Lights. The festival is organized by the Chamber of Commerce. Volunteers from left: Taylor Cooke, Sandra Pozdnikoff, Richard Cann, Dawn Devlin, Bud Adair, Terry Flamond and David Sinclair. Photo by Trisha Shanks

BC Transportation conducting survey Weigh in on transportation in the province Trisha Shanks Arrow Lakes News

The B.C. Government is seeking planning input from the public for the next ten years in transportation.

There is a live survey on the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure website that runs until 4:00 p.m. on December 12 (engage.gov. bc.ca/transportationplan).

According to the website, “Input gathered from this public engagement and from stakeholder meetings will be considered as government develops the new 10-year plan. The plan will be posted here in early 2015, and will set out a series of short, medium and longer-term priorities for government.”

As of press time, the site had more than 26,000 visits and almost 7000 completed surveys. The anonymous

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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

survey takes less than ten minutes and offers multiple choice questions as well as an opportunity to write specific short answers in the comments section. For those not internet-savvy, there is a booklet available for free at the Village office, with a tear-out survey that can be completed by hand.

Some readers may be interested to know that the Ministry visited Nakusp in October and presented several municipality representatives with information about the ten-year transportation plan, wherein the possibility of a fixed link between Nakusp and Revelstoke was touched on.

Mayor Karen Hamling said, “The fixed link was brought up but they were saying that they just don’t have that kind of money to spend because there is so much in the province that

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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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has to be done.”

Hamling mentioned additional issues such as improvements to the Monashee pass and structural concerns including drainage on the highways.

“There used to be a lot more culverts and they took them out when they were doing upgrades to the roads,” she said.

Ministry of Transportation also deals with airports.

The Nakusp airport is only regulated for private use.

“You can’t bring in scheduled types of flights without a lot more infrastructure and the expense of making those improvements,” Hamling said.

“I think it’s important for people to let the ministry know what they are thinking and what they would like to see done, otherwise we will miss the boat,” she concluded.

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.

FROZEN MEALS

AVAILABLE AT COMMUNITY SERVICES 16 professionally prepared meals for $100.

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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• This Week in History • December 5, 1924 Fire took its toll again on Monday morning when the residence of W.F.H. Waterfield was burned to the ground. Mr. Waterfield had been cleaning his spark plugs in the basement with gasoline and shortly afterwards lit a cigarette. To his surprise there was a burst of flame and before he could extinguish it, the fire had gained so much hold that he had to rush upstairs to the rescue of his family and their household treasures. For the second time in two years they saw all they had possessed in ruin through fire.

They will occupy the building in town, formerly used as the hospital.

received word of the death of their son, Rfn. George Rollins. He was picked up wounded by the Ambulance Corps and died two days later. George joined the Armed Forces on July 22, 1943 and went overseas in April 1944.

December 19, 1954 A 19-year-old lad from the prairies was committed to trial in a higher court at Nakusp Friday, on charge of breaking and entering and theft.

Charges rose when the Edgewood Post Office was robbed of $50 cash November 26 and attempt was made to burn the building. Daniel Dakun was also charged with two additional charges of theft, one involving the theft of chickens and the other the theft of rabbits. He pleaded guilty to both charges. Also involved was Robert Donald Killam, 24, of Edgewood and Gerald McTague, 20, also of Edgewood who also pleaded guilty to similar charges.

December 6, 1934 Several radio fans listened in on Thursday afternoon’s broadcast of the wedding ceremony of the Duke of Kent and Princess Marina. Some of the listeners heard the early morning broadcast when reception was very clear and almost every word was au- December 3, 1964 dible.

A New Denver man escaped injury when December 7, 1944 his half ton pickup Mr. and Mrs. C.H. left the New DenRollins of Fauquier ver-Kaslo highway

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and ended in Bear Lake. Terry Doubt told police that the truck landed upside down on the ice-covered lake and he had to wait until it had broken through the ice and fallen into the lake before he could free himself and swim to safety. He managed to make his way to shore and build a fire to keep warm until he was rescued by helicopter.

December 4, 1974 Nakusp received a grant of $19,040 from the provincial government for sewers in the village.

December 5, 1984 At an organizational meeting of parents, teachers, trustees and staff concerned about the effects of restraints in School District 10, Superintendant Dick Chambers outlined the teacher layoffs. He said that the shortfall of $157,000 would be made up by teacher layoffs amounting to 9.55 full time equivalent teachers or 13 actual bodies.

He said there is very little discretion in layoffs. Seniority is the rule and exceptions can be made but only under special circumstances.

November 30, 1994 Through the Nakusp and District Community Services, a network of Safe Homes have been identified and are available throughout the area. They are available for women and children who may need a safe place to go.

Safe Homes offer a safe, confidential, supportive environment where women can take a look at their options.

December 1, 2004 The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has decided not to proceed with the proposed sale of their power assets to BC Hydro after Basin residents overwhelmingly opposed the plan during a series of public meetings.

Smienk said almost 1,500 residents attended the meetings and was pleased “to see so many people passionate about and supportive of the CBT. It is clear to the CBT Board that the residents want to be involved in the direction of the CBT and we genuinely value their input.” As for what the CBT will do now to attempt to achieve independence from the provincial government has yet to be decided.

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In Memory of Lloyd Mair The family would like to express their deep appreciation to those who have offered such kindness, support, messages of sympathy, lovely flowers, cards, and delicious food in our bereavement. We especially wish to thank Donna, Shirley and Maureen for your time comforting our family in our final good-byes. Dad will be missed forever, but we know that he will live in the hearts of all who shared our grief during this difficult time. With warm regards, The Mair family.

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Nakusp Hot Springs Passes Available in packs of 5 Mix & Match Adults $8.50 each Youth/Seniors $8.00 each

(example: 4 adult passes and 1 Youth Pass = $42.00)

Passes available for purchase until Dec 31, 2014 at the Village Office and the Nakusp Hot Springs.

Have you considered a Gift Certificate to the Cedar Chalets as a Christmas Gift? Call us for more information.

HOT SPRINGS HOURS: 10:30AM - 9:00PM Phone: 250.265.4528

DR. CHARLOTTE A. STOWELL, D.C.

Charlotte, or “Dr. Charlotte”, by which she was known to hundreds of her patients, our cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on November 27th, 2014 in Penticton. She had an indomitable spirit, a passion for others and for life and a distinctive sense of humour. Any that met her fell for her grace, warmth and sincerity. She was a pioneer all of her life.

She was 79 years of age. She had quite an extended family. She is survived by her husband, John; her loving daughter and son, Diana Cleghorn of Summerland & David Gould of Vancouver; her two treasured grandsons, Scott Aaltonen (Billie) & family of Kelowna and Saul Stanley Gould of Penticton as well as her 3 stepdaughters and their families, Michelle Ianou (Takis), Katherine Bouvette (Zane) and Nancy Gould (Zubin) all of Vancouver. She also leaves behind 2 of her 4 brothers, Ted (Trish) McDowell of Penticton and Mickey (Gerry) McDowell of Vancouver. Very special persons in her life were her cousin, Sydney Kjenstad of Clearwater and sisters-in-law Gay (Grace) Wise of Shawnigan Lake, Yvonne Stowell of Madeira Park and Janet Kuhn of Vernon. She is predeceased by her brothers George and Donald McDowell.

Her ‘mothering’ went on to include those innumerable young people, who she would attract to her; for young women in particular, she was a role model as a successful mother and female professional in addition to being a pioneer in her science and skills. She just quite simply healed people.

She believed that we all had special purposes and she certainly did all that she was here for and we think that she was satisfied about that when she was going; that virtuous of a spirit and soul does not just disappear; it goes into all of us as we have all been affected by her life and changed by it while she was living and still after she has gone.

As most of you will know, she was a dedicated Doctor of Chiropractic for 42 years.

Daughter of Charlie and Ruth McDowell, she lived her formative years in Vernon before leaving to train to be an actress at RADA in London. She then became a mother and while a single mom completed her studies at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in Toronto all the while singing and acting her way through life. She was a wonderful singer. She began her practice in Cranbrook and then moved to the lower mainland before settling with her family in Nakusp where the whole valley soon spoke of “going to see Charlotte, the Chiropractor”.

Her husband’s work took her back to Cranbrook in 1982 where she opened another successful practice. In 1989 her need to learn more brought her to Mill Bay near Victoria where she graduated with 1st class Honours in Psychology in 1993 from UVIC. She continued to practice until she retired in 2005 to care for her infant grandson, Saul. She returned to the Okanagan in 2007 having told her husband “Honey for the time we have left, I would really like to swim in the lakes again and it’s a great place for a kid to grow up”. She was pretty hard to keep up with. We will all miss her deeply.

Memorial Services will be held at Providence Funeral Home, 1258 Main Street, Penticton BC (250-492-0713) at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 6, 2014 with reception to follow. Guests are invited to visit her home following the ceremonies at 2502 Cornwall Drive, Penticton, BC (250-490-1123) for refreshments.

The family wishes to thank everyone for their kindness and support. A special thank you to the unbelievable compassionate and caring staff at Moog & Friends Hospice House and to all of the nurses and Drs. Pugachev and Nixon. In lieu of flowers or for a memorial, donations to the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College of Toronto or the Moog Hospice would be appreciated.

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Thursday, December 4, 2014 Arrow Lake News

Our View

Shopping locally Anyone with a television in their home was likely bombarded with Black Friday information.

Whether it was commercials announcing “amazing deals” on the day following the US Thanksgiving holiday, or news reports on the crazy shopping sprees, stampedes and altercations that occur across North America, Black Friday always seems to capture the consumer spotlight.

It’s really such a shame.

While everyone enjoys a deal now and then, Black Friday, much like Boxing Day, has become a symbol of greed.

And shoppers being pushed, shoved, and trampled in the rush to spend aren’t the only ones hurt by these kind of events.

As millions of Canadians headed across the border, local, community businesses were also dealt a financial blow.

Dollars spent across the line is money taken out of our communities. Local shops and services — be it a specialty store, restaurant, or others — lose a ton of business during these US “shopping frenzies.”

Supporting your local business is more than just a concept. It actually helps make the local economy, and therefore the community, stronger.

Of course all business is out to make a profit, but spending money locally is one small way to ensure your community continues to thrive.

Ask yourself, who sponsors your child’s sports team? It’s doubtful that a big box store in the US is the correct answer.

Who sponsors community events?

Who makes donations to local charities and causes?

Local businesses help to support the community and the community should support the back.

Think about that the next time you’re waiting at the border.

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Seniors’ Column MARILYN BOXWELL Seniors' column

With family members starting to arrive from various parts of our province to spend precious time with their aging loved ones here at home, I thought it would be a good idea to review the regulations governing the use of electronic communication devices which may have been installed in one’s vehicle.

As of January 2010 a B.C. law was passed stating that a driver may not operate, view or hold hand-held cell phones or other electronic devices as Ryan Willman Reporter

Trisha Shanks Reporter

well as entertainment units such as a television screen. Specifically, one may not send or read emails and/or text from PDA, BlackBerry units or cell phones.

Furthermore, one may not operate or hold hand-held music or portable gaming devices such as MP3 players or iPods. We are advised to program or adjust GPS systems whether they are built into the vehicle or not, while driving. Note that settings must be programmed before one takes over the wheel.

So what is permissible?

You can use hands-free cell phones that are voice activated or are activated by one touch provided the unit is securely attached to the vehicle or the driver’s body, such as an earpiece.

In the event of an emergen-

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cy arising, you can dial 9-1-1 from a hand held cell phone. But note drivers who are associated with the Graduated Licensing Program (new drivers) are not permitted to use hands free devices of any kind other than to dial 9-1-1- in the event of an emergency. Any violation of the law will net drivers a stiff fine along with losing points which are then added to one’s record.

The public is being warned by law enforcement representatives and members of the insurance industry that the latest statistics show it is unsafe to to drive on B.C. roads and at the same time, use an electronic device which can draw attention away from being able to drive safely.

For more information on this subject, contact ICBC or a local insurance company representative.

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Just to make it clear, I wasn’t always the best homemaker. When I moved out on my own for the first time, my meals mostly consisted of Pizza Hut leftovers (where I worked) and big gulp slurpies. Come on now, no judging it was the first time I lived in a town and near any fast food chains. Needless to say I gained about 50 pounds within the first six months and it was then I realized my true obsession with pizza. My mom made the best homemade pizzas ever and Pizza Hut never seemed to satisfy those cravings. I’m thinking now in my older years it was probably the main reason my place was always the hang out for all the teenage kids in the area, even though we lived 25 kilometres from town.

Mastering the art of pizza dough became my new life goal once I had kids of my own. I wanted to make my Mom proud and one-up her (remember I was pretty young and naïve). Even to this day we still have Friday night pizza and movies and my heart swells when I hear the praises of my kids stating it’s the best pizza they’ve ever had.

Got to love traditions.

Pizza Dough Recipe: Yields 2 (14-inch) crusts Ingredients 3 1/2 to 4 cups bread flour, plus more for rolling (Using bread flour will give you a much crisper crust. If you can’t find bread flour, you can substitute all-purpose flour which will give you a chewier crust.)

1 teaspoon sugar 1 envelope instant dry yeast 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 cups warm water 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons optional: Italian Season and garlic powder to taste Directions Combine the bread flour, sugar, yeast and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and combine. You can add Italian seasoning and garlic powder at this point if you want a flavoured crust. While the mixer is running, add the water and 2 tablespoons of the oil and beat until the dough forms into a ball. If the dough is sticky, add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together in a solid ball. If the dough is too dry,

add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Scrape the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead into a smooth, firm ball.

Grease a large bowl with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, add the dough, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in a warm area to let it double in size, about 1 hour.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 2 equal pieces. Cover each with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let them rest for 10 minutes.

I use a pizza stone and prebake the crust for about 7 minutes at 350 F, then add my toppings, and bake at 425 F for about 10 mins or until golden and the toppings are bubbling.

My favorite pizza EVER: Cook sliced chicken, green/ red/yellow peppers and onion in a mix of sweet chili sauce and hot and spicy Bull’s-Eye barbeque sauce until tender, but not soggy.

Smother your dough with that ready-made goodness, add your favourite cheese mix on top and voila: flavour explosion.

Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do. Happy homemade pizza making, valley friends!

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Music students to play at annual ALAC Christmas concert TRISHA SHANKS Arrow Lakes News

The ever popular Christmas Celebration put on by the Arrow Lakes Arts Council (ALAC) will take place on December 14 at 2 p.m. at the Bonnington Arts Centre. This event is a

fund raiser, so a donation jar will be sitting at the door and seating is general admission. The ALAC expects it to be a sell-out.

Marilyn Massey, Concert Coordinator says, “If you want your favourite seat, please come early, as it will be a full house.”

This is the first of the two Community Artists’ concerts entitled Christmas Celebration. There will be a mixture of entertainment, including music students who study voice, piano and strings. There will be soloists, readers, and ensembles from the

Arrow Lakes communities who will be sharing their talents and spreading some cheer and bring in the Christmas season.

“Come out and enjoy an afternoon of the Christmas spirit”, Massey says.

The doors will open at 1:30 p.m.

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Colvile resident LaRae Wiley delivers Salish language lessons to a lucky, select group in the Aboriginal Room of the Nakusp Museum.

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On November 21 and 22, eight curious and lucky guests from Nelson, Revelstoke and Nakusp were treated to a linguistic treat in the Aboriginal Room of the Nakusp Museum. They had been invited to gather and participate in a unique learning opportunity to complete modules for a language that hasn’t been spoken or heard in the Arrow Lakes basin for a number of years; nsilxcin, or “peoples speech” of the southern interior Salish people.

The intensive two-day Salish language course was conducted by LaRae Wiley and Chris Park from the Colville reservation situated on the states side of the border. Wiley and Park have devoted many years to teaching nsilxcin, first starting out in Wiley’s sister’s basement teaching a small group of girls, then expanding to a school house of their own where they currently host 31 language students.

Wiley was inspired to learn and teach her language while attending her uncle’s funeral a number of years ago. He was one of the few remaining fluent speakers of nslixcin and during the serviceWiley was struck with the realization that in death her uncle’s knowledge was lost.

“Who’s going to learn and pass our language onto our people now?” Wiley asked herself.

Determined to stop the cycle of language death, Wiley and her partner moved to Keremeos to study nslixcin, then returned to the Colville reserve with the intention of speaking Salish exclusively to their daughter and granddaughter. This immersion approach to language caught the attention of other parents on the reserve and soon Wiley was asked to teach neighboring families as well.

In light of the success the teaching couple had worked for in Colville, Park began proposing the notion of sharing the nslixcin curriculum

with residents of the Arrow Lakes Basin; an idea inspired by Wiley’s family connection to this region.

“My great-grandmother was born in Nelson,” Wiley explained, “and anyone who is living on this land should learn this language. This is the language of this land.”

Wiley’s family story is part of a larger narrative that includes the Siniext First Nations people.

The Siniext tale is a tragic and controversial one but in short, the First Nations group that claim the Arrow Lakes as part of their home were forced to their seasonal camp in Colville around the same time when borders were being drawn. Caught on the states side, the Siniext people ascertain that the Canadian government seized the unique opportunity to declare their people extinct — a legislation that the government maintains despite loud protests on both sides of the boarder.

In 1972 the Colville reservation was created and the

Siniext were folded into the Colville Confederation of Tribes, which includes 12 identified First Nation groups, but for many families, stories of the Sinixt’s lost home in the Arrow Lakes region continued to be told, and the memory held strong.

This enduring tie to the lost lakes on the Canadian side of the border helped create Virgil Seymour’s position as the Arrow Lakes Facilitator of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville reservation and through his cooperation with the Inchelium Language House, the Salish School of Spokane and the Columbia Basin Trust, he was able to accommodate Wiley and Park’s proposal and facilitate the two day language course in Nakusp.

Sharon Montgomery, the Nakusp Museum curator, was approached by the Columbia Basin Trust and asked to host the event.

The curriculum and additional information about the language revival can be accessed online at www.interiorsalish.com.

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The little thrift store that could Trisha Shanks Arrow Lakes News

One of the most popular stops for shoppers along Broadway Street is the thrift store. Despite the deterrents of limited hours and its cash-only policy, the thrift store still manages to pay for itself and then some. The Arrow Lakes Health Auxiliary staffs the store with volunteers who put in 650-700 hours a month doing everything from working as cashiers to doing laundry to rag cutting and even taking home and folding those plastic bags that they put your purchases into “so that they look nicer,” says Laura Beingessner, long-time Auxiliary volunteer.

Convening in the back room of the building it owns, the Auxiliary members gather together regularly to sort, price, wash and organize the many donations which are left on their back porch. Volunteers number nearly 50 at the moment — currently mostly retired females, but all are welcome.

They are always looking for good summer and winter wear and seasonal items and get very discouraged by the amount of junk that gets left for them to deal with.

“We have to pay for garbage. We have someone who generously volunteers his time to take our recycling and then a load or sometimes two, to the dump. We pay what everybody else pays to dispose of it,” says Helen Scown,

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Auxiliary President, when asked about people dumping unusable goods and garbage.

All of the ladies present agreed that comradery was the biggest benefit to their time spent volunteering. “We come in on Tuesday, and we enjoy it. We try and keep the thrift shop active and very nicely presented. People put in as much time as they wish, but we also want to be sure that nobody gets burnt out.”

When asked about the rumour that pricing has recently increased in the shop, Scown said, “I think our prices are very reasonable. Any time we consider pricing, we vote on it and only raise the prices accordingly. We have checked with other thrift shops down the valley and into the Okanagan, and our prices are low in comparison. We know the economic conditions in Nakusp and enjoy having our customers come in, and

appreciate the support we have had from the village. The area has been very good and we would like to see it continue.”

“If it doesn’t sell, it doesn’t stay. We have a system to rotate things through the store every two months,” says Kathleen Graham, Auxiliary volunteer. “And one of our members takes these items to the Philippines where they are greatly appreciated.” Some items are transported to the Okanagan as well.

After their regular operating expenses such as utilities and snow removal are paid, the remaining proceeds go to the funding of many health related projects in Nakusp. In 2014, the Auxiliary was able to donate tens of thousands of dollars to several different causes, for example: nearly $30,000 went to Halcyon House for major improvements, $50,000 to the Arrow Lakes Hospital, three bursaries for high school graduates, and much more.

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Angie Hascarl and Tammara Grandbois teamed up to gather donations of warm winter clothing by setting up drop-offs at the United Church and the General Store. Nakusp was generous.

Grandbois says, “Making flyers right away, and the General Store offered to place a box at her store, which was full every day.

The church too — when we put a box outside of the church, it was full every day.”

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out those less fortunate.

Grandbois remembers coming to Nakusp early on, being the only one working in her family and being in need herself. She noticed a posting by Hascarl on Facebook, seeking somewhere to give away warm winter items to anybody

who might need them as opposed to having to purchase them through the thrift store.

The first pick up day suffered low attendance so the ladies organized a second one for November 24.

“Our last pick up date was the best. There was

so much gone that we didn’t have a major need for a storage unit, so that was great. For now Angie packed it up and has it at home, but I am hoping to collect all year long. For next year so we are going to need some space for storage,” Grandbois said.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR *The Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers. We need security to work the perimeter at the Celebration of Light, from 4 to 7 p.m. so we can serve Hot Mulled Wine and Bailey’s & Coffee. We need three shifts of two people each (one at each end of the block). Shifts are 4-5, 5-6 and 6-7 p.m.

Volunteers will not be asked to set up or take down.

We are also looking for two energetic people to help line up the parade (5:15 to 6 p.m.).

If you are able to help us, please contact Dawn Devlin at 250-265-1796 or email her at reawake@telus.net. *Looking for residents from Nakusp, Creston and Trail, to take part in a focus group discussion around some community services. Time commitment is 1 1/2 - 2 hours in the evening, week of Dec 8-15. An honorarium and refreshments will be provided. Phone George (250) 352-7600. Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-op.

December 4 Strong Start @ Fauqier Communication Centre. A school based early learning program for ages 0-6 years. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

December 4 Mother Goose @ Nakusp Public Library 10 to 11 a.m. Parents and babies welcome.

December 4 Nakusp T’ai Chi @ the Legion 10 to 11 a.m. Call Ruth 265-3353.

December 4 Strong Start @ Edgewood Elementary School. A school based early learning program for ages 0-6 years. 12:15 to 3:15 p.m.

December 4 Strong Start @ Strong Start Building at NES. A school based early learning program for ages 0-6 years. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

December 4 Ladies Night @ Fauquier Hall.

Enjoy a potluck appy/dinner, re-gift exchange and a night of socializing and kicking off the Christmas season. Bring along a potluck dish, 1 to 3 second hand re-gift items, a smile and your choice of beverage. Starts at 5:30 p.m.

December 4 Bingo @ Nakusp Legion. 6 p.m.

December 4 Nerd Night @ Nakusp Youth Centre. 7 to 10 p.m. For more information contact Cassia @ 265-2000.

December 5 Games Night @ Nakusp Legion at 7 p.m.

December 5 Local Band 23 North @ Leland.

9 to 1 a.m.

December 6 Christmas Craft fair and Lunch @ Burton Community Hall 11 to 3 p.m.

December 6 2nd Annual Teddy Bear Toss @ Nakusp Arena. Atoms vs Boundary at 12 p.m. PeeWees vs Castlegar 2 at 1:45 p.m.

Bring a new or gently used, unwrapped toy and toss it on the ice during the Nakusp Pee Wee Falcons home game vs. Castlegar at 2pm (game intermission). Food hampers will also be available for donations. All proceeds go to our local food/toy bank.

December 6 Community Choir practice @ Saddleback Church. 1 to 2:30 p.m. For ages 19 years and up. Cost is $7 on your first practice only. For more information contact Marilyn Massey @ 250 265-4087.

December 6 Meat Draws @ the Nakusp Legion. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. This months proceeds go to support the Figure Skating Club.

December 6 Create a holiday wreath from recycled books with Patty Riley @ Nakusp Library at 7 p.m. Bring glue gun and a holiday themed centerpiece. Refreshments provided.

December 7 Edgewood Christmas Craft Market @ Edgewood Legion Hall 11 to 3 p.m.

December 7 AA Meeting 5 to 6 p.m @ the Terra Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more information call 265-2279.

December 8 Strong Start @ Strong Start Building at NES. A school based early learning program for ages 0-6 years. 9 to 12 p.m.

December 8 Bridge @ Nakusp Senior’s Centre, every Monday 1:15 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $2.50, and beginners welcome.

December 8 Music Jam @ Nakusp Youth Centre 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Contact Cassia @ 265-2000.

December 8 Village Council Meeting. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

December 4 Badminton @ NSS Gym (Use gym door) for NSS students and adults. $3 drop in rate or $30/year + $15/yr insurance membership fee. Beginners welcome. Bring racquet and non-marking indoor shoes. For more information call 265-3326.

December 9 Badminton @ NSS Gym (Use gym door) for NSS students and adults. $3 drop in rate or $30/year + $15/yr insurance membership fee. Beginners welcome. Bring racquet and non marking indoor shoes. For more information call 265-3326.

December 4 African Drumming Group @ NaCoMo at 7:15 p.m. Bring your own drum.

New drummers welcome.

December 9 Drop-in @ Nakusp Youth Centre.

3:30 to 5:30 p.m. For more information contact Cassia @ 265-2000.

December 5 Strong Start @ Strong Start Building at Nakusp Elementary School. A school based early learning program for ages 0-6 years. 9 to 12 p.m.

December 10 Strong Start @ Strong Start Building at NES. A school based early learning program for ages 0-6 years. 9 to 12 p.m.

December 5 Stuff the Bus for the Food Bank @ Overwaitea Foods from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Accepting all non-perishable food items and unwrapped toys.

December 5 Skate with Santa @ Nakusp Arena 3 to 5 p.m. Hot dogs, hot chocolate and goodies provided.

December 5 Celebration of Light in Nakusp.

Moonlight Madness sales all day, family activities after 4 p.m., and light up parade at 6 p.m.

December 10 Workshop Wednesday is a FREE ongoing series of employment focused workshops. This is part two of a 3 week series.

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December 10 Coffee and goodies @ the Senior Centre in Nakusp. Every Wednesday

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December 10 Community Choir practice @ Saddleback Church. 7 to 8:30 p.m. For ages 19 years and up. Cost is $7 on your first practice only. For more information contact Marilyn Massey @ 250 265-4087.

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December 10 Creative Writing Club @ Nakusp Youth Centre 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Drop-in from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information contact Cassia @ 265-2000.

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December 10 Poker Night @ the Leland Hotel. It’s free and beginners are welcome. 7 p.m. start. For more information contact Dan @ 265-3314.

A Community Artists’ Concert and a fund raiser at the Bonnington Arts Centre Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2:00 pm Doors open at 1:30 pm Donation Jar at the door

December 10 AA Meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. @ the Terra Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more information call 265-2279.

December 11 Mother Goose @ Nakusp Public Library 10 to 11 a.m. Parents and babies welcome.

December 11 Nakusp T’ai Chi @ the Legion 10 to11 a.m. Call Ruth 265-3353.

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December 11 Strong Start @ Strong Start Building at NES. A school based early learning program for ages 0-6 years. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

December 11 Bingo @ Nakusp Legion. 6 p.m.

December 11 Nerd Night @ Nakusp Youth Centre. 7 to 10 p.m. For more information contact Cassia @ 265-2000.

December 11 Badminton @ NSS Gym (Use gym door) for NSS students and adults. $3 drop in rate or $30/year + $15/yr insurance membership fee. Beginners welcome. Bring racquet and non-marking indoor shoes. For more information call 265-3326.

December 11 African Drumming Group @ NaCoMo at 7:15 p.m. Bring your own drum.

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December 14 ALAC Christmas Concert. 2:00 p.m. at the Bonnington Arts Centre. Admission by donation.

December 17 Carols by Candlelight at St.Andrews United Church in Burton. 7 p.m.

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Do you have an award-winning cookie recipe? Well, now is your chance to prove it. Bring a dozen of your favorite Christmas cookies, along with the recipe to the Arrow Lakes News on Dec. 17 before 5 p.m.

We will be inviting the public to attend our Open House on Dec. 18 from 1-3 p.m. to taste and then vote on their favourite cookie. Come enjoy a hot chocolate, mingle with the staff, and vote for your favorite cookie! The winning recipe will receive a prize. The submitted recipes will be published in the Dec. 24 edition of the Arrow Lakes News.

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