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Friends from near and far on the playground during March break. The Pikes were back in town from Alberta and reunited with old friends before returning home Monday.

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Improvements coming for McDonald Creek boat access TRISHA SHANKS Arrow Lakes News

Work has begun at the McDonald Creek boat ramp and will continue until the first week of May. For boaters wishing to use the ramp this season, there is good news. BC Hydro has begun work on improvements. They intend to

complete the construction of the ramp to the design elevation of 426 metres and complete the scour protection around the existing ramp section and the extension, to 426 metres. In addition to this work, BC Hydro will remove a potential tripping hazard on the turnaround and bury the concrete anchor blocks that are part of the breakwater.

In an email to the Arrow Lakes News, Stakeholder En-

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gagement Advisor, Mary Anne Coules wrote, “This year, BC Hydro has made significant process on a number of the Arrow Lakes Reservoir boat ramps, including Anderson Point, Burton, Edgewood, McDonald Creek Park, Nakusp, and Syringa. These projects are intended to improve recreational opportunities on Arrow Lakes Reservoir.”

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Survey feedback needed from seniors “Please complete your Seniors’ Housing Survey!”

That’s the message the board of The Slocan Valley Seniors’ Housing Society wants to get out to residents of Area H and Slocan, New Denver and Silverton this month, and to seniors who used to live in the Valley.

The Society is undertaking a survey of people 50 years and older to help them assess the need and demand for a seniors’ affordable housing project in Slocan.

“We’ve had a good response so far,” said Rita Moir, President of the Society. “We’ve had direct feedback from over 175 people so far at meetings we’ve held through this development process from New Denver to Cres-

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cent Valley,” added Moir, “but the more surveys turned in the better the picture we can get of current and future housing and support needs and references.”

The meeting held on St. Patrick’s day in Slocan drew the highest interest, with over 60 people in attendance to hear about the study, view the preliminary designs and give their feedback on the housing project.

The survey was distributed to every household in the valley as an insert, and is available at some businesses throughout the Valley to pick up and drop off. It can also be filled out on-line by going to www.slocanvalley.com/ news and following the links to the survey, or contacting the

Society to be emailed a copy at svseniorshousing@netidea.com or by phoning 250-226-7136.

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Signed in 2004, the Columbia River Water Use Plan (WUP) defines how BC Hydro operates its facilities in relation to all known water use interests on the Columbia River such as fish, wildlife, ecosystems, archaeo-

logical sites, power generation, and boating. There is a stipulation that each community be provided with recreational water use access and these continue to be improved on for use in all seasons.

“The feedback we’ve received from the boat

ramp users is that they are pleased with the results. We are grateful to the community for their continued support as these improvements are completed, and thank our partner, Columbia Power, for their work on the Anderson Point, Edgewood and Nakusp boat

ramps,” Coules said.

According to the WUP, water levels are required to be higher and more stable in the summer but in in lieu of that, safe recreational boat access, to and from the reservoir is acceptable for increased accessibility for water-based recreation.

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Nakusp to host government conference

AKBLG back in town after a 13 year absence TRISHA SHANKS Arrow Lakes News

April 22-24 will see an influx of more than 200 visitors to town. Most of the hotel rooms and B&Bs will be full to capacity with area politicians attending the annual Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments (AKBLG), being held this year in Nakusp. The conference is a chance for politicians at the municipal and regional levels to meet, socialize, learn and collaborate. Nakusp last hosted the annual nomadic event in 2002.

Coordinator Veronica Sargeant who has lived in Nakusp full- time for three years, has a background in conference planning namely for the Alberta Regional Consortia which focuses on professional development for educators.

Sargeant said, “This is my wheelhouse. I have done a lot of event planning, thousands in my day. Nakusp has it’s unique challenges being a smaller centre. We have to be creative because we don’t have big venues, but that’s the beauty of a small village. We want to spread the business around among different establishments so that many benefit economically.”

Hamling added, “We came at it from the purpose of trying to do something positive for the village. We want to

showcase the community, so everything that the planning committee has done has been done with that in mind. We’ve approached all of the restaurants in town with a meal voucher program,” describing the creative way that they have come up with to feed the masses and share the business among many Nakusp eateries.

“Normally the welcome reception for AKBLG is held at the hall but it’s been moved to the Legion, where there will be a casino night and karaoke for the participants. Veronica has been very good at making sure that the community is involved,” said the Mayor.

Some of the conference highlights will be the planned tours — various participants will be visiting some of the locations that have been made possible by the “phenomenal amount of grants that Nakusp has received,” said Hamling, “It’s going to be showcasing our various projects that we have received funding for over the years. People will be able to see the grant money in action.”

Delegates will choose between a dip in the hot springs with a tour of some of the energy-saving measures or to see some of the new, ‘green’ infrastructure such as the micro-hydro power generating plant which earns the village more than $30,000. a year in income by selling power to BC Hydro.

“This has given me a wonderful opportunity to see what innovative things

have been done, to see how willingly people get on board. The micro hydro plant, the beautiful bridge that was built (at the Hot Springs), it’s great to have a deeper understanding of some of Nakusp’s successes,” said Sargeant.

“We are really excited in case you haven’t noticed,” added Hamling. “I’m really looking forward to Deborah Gray coming. I’ve seen her twice before, and I always said, ‘if I ever have a chance, I am going to get her as a speaker.’ She is wonderful!”

Gray, the keynote speaker, was Canada’s first-ever female Leader of the Official Opposition and is known for her quick wit, humour and compassion.

“We are dependent on the sponsors and a ton of volunteers. Everything comes at a cost, and having financial support from local businesses is invaluable. Also, any local folks with a few hours or a few days to lend a hand will be needed,” said Sargeant.

One thing that the organizers still need are volunteers. Help is required with decorating, event set up, registration, hosting, monitoring, driving, and event take-down. Benefits include meeting new people, working on a team, getting creative, representing the village of Nakusp and helping to make this a fantastic regional event. To get involved, drop by or phone the village office at 250-265-3689 or visit www.akblg.ca/2015conference.

SENIORS’ COLUMN MARILYN BOXWELL Seniors’ column aquaconn@columbiacable.net

I often reflect on the rich and fascinating culture that continues to grow and develop over the years throughout the Nakusp region.

This is, of course, due in part to the admirable level of support and dedication received or made possible by members, volunteers and organizers associated with the Arrow Lakes Arts Council, a registered non-profit volunteer based organization founded locally well over thirty years ago.

The arts council is dedicated to orga-

nizing and presenting amongst others, the annual professional performing artist concert series, and also the community artist concert presentations which are led by the well known music teacher, choir director and overall enthusiast with boundless energy, Marilyn Massey.

Owing to Marilyn’s extensive experience in the field of music in many styles and categories, the Nakusp regional population as well as visitors continue to benefit throughout the concert artist season in particular.

Featured internationally renowned vocalists, sensational pianist Tina Chang and other members of the gifted company known as QuintEssence will present in concert, their dazzling examples of vocal pyrotechnics and musical gems by celebrated songwriters on Thursday, March 26 at the Bonnington

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Seniors wishing to attend need only ask for assistance in selecting an appropriate and accessible seat that is an appreciated bonus for those experiencing mobility challenges. In addition, all are in for a special treat during the concession break that highlights an assortment of delicious home baking, available at a modest price.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7.30 p.m. All funds raised will be used to help offset the expenses of future concert performances, with door admission set at a seniors’ rate of $15.

For further information and details concerning the volunteer opportunities in aid of the Arts Council and its myriad of programs and services that benefit our community, call Gail Ponto at 250-265-4526.

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Letter to the Editor I wish to alter the interpretation of what I stated to the reporter Trisha after the Saturday rally against Bill C-51.

“If people continue to follow blindly and silently the questionable mandates of those in power they, the people, will be complicit in the events that follow.”

Ostriches do not bury their heads in the sand; some people do.

Lemmings do not follow each other blindly over a cliff; some people do.

Work for change, Walter Pasieka Nakusp

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Correction Our apologies

In the March 19 edition of the Arrow Lakes News, the historical photo collage on page A5 should have been credited to the Arrow Lakes Historical Society.

Top: The MV Lardeau ferry pulls into Nakusp March 1960. Before the completion of the highway to Galena Bay a decade later, the ferry had to come from Arrowhead all the way down to the Nakusp waterfront.

Bottom: This month’s washout at Needles is just the latest in a long line of slides along Highway 6 over the years.

This slide from 1984 blocked the highway south of Burton. Unsurprisingly, it was at the same location where Highway 6 was washed out in 2013.

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• This Week in History • Friday, March 27, 1925

Passengers on the way home Monday were surprised and pleased to see that the CPR had inaugurated its summer service on the branch from Rosebery over to Nakusp. The traffic certainly has been heavy for the past few weeks.

Thursday, March 25, 1935

At the annual meeting of the Nakusp Golf Club, Ralph Islip was elected president with Walter Maxwell Vice and J.W. Butlin secretary. Ground committee is Dr. Tyreman, P. Young, Wm. Morgan and Hunter Gardner.

Thursday, March 31, 1955

A midnight blaze Saturday destroyed one of Nakusp’s larger sawmills at

Wilson Lake owned

by M. DuMont and Sons. The fire, when discovered by one of the Quaedveleig brothers living nearby, was so well established that nothing could be done and the result was a total loss. Nearby lumber was not damaged.

The sawmill was not covered by insurance.

About nine men are normally employed in the mill. The owners have declared their intention to rebuild at once.

Wednesday, April 2, 1975

Alderman of the Village of Nakusp, Harry Mayson, this week outlined the improvements to Broadway which will be made upon approval of the electors of Bylaw 145. There will be the beginning of

storm sewer system, which will eliminate the small “Lakes” which now appear on Broadway. Overhead wiring will be eliminated and there will be funds for the reconstruction (removing the crown) and repaving of Broadway.

viding company — not medical care or counselling of any type, but When it comes time just being with a sick for a terminally ill per- and dying person so son to depart this earth, that they are not alone. there is a term for “be- Making sure that there ing kept comfortable” are enough trained, — palliating. While willing volunteers in their pain is being man- the Arrow Lakes is the aged by medications, responsibility of Cindy care of their emotional Geeraert. and spiritual needs is As the Nakusp Hosreferred to as hospice. pice Society CoordinaHaving access to com- tor, Geeraert is tasked passionate and sup- with recruiting and portive hospice during training volunteers for the palliative process is this important role. priceless. For many, it is After volunteers are a gift to be able to access screened, they must From: volunteer hospiceHugh visitsL. Keenleyside complete a Dam thirty hour Lockkeeper, From: when the time comes. training course.

Phone: 250 365-3115 Lockkeeper, Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam GeerHospice care this aert needs to generate Email: hlk.lockkeeper@bchydro.com Phone: 250 in 365-3115 sense is essentially pro- the funds to be able Email: hlk.lockkeeper@bchydro.com Arrow Lakes News

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Wednesday, March 29, 1995

Gerald Lewis still recalls the foreign men and their surveying equipment, who made their way up and down the valley during the Second World War. The American officials were recording initial data for a project that would change life on the Arrow Lakes forever — the Columbia River Treaty. It would be 20 years later, in the fall of 1964, when Lewis would again notice strangers along the Arrow Lakes. But this time they weren’t carrying any surveying equipment. Instead, they were armed with negotiation papers and lots of promises, “We were just getting started,” Lewis remembers, “I didn’t want to leave the valley.”

Wednesday, March 27, 1985

The Village of Nakusp has rejected all proposals for the sale or lease of the Nakusp Hot Springs. At the regular council meetings on Monday, Mayor Stan Fellows reported that council had received three proposals. One was for a lease agreement, and two were for purchase of the springs.

However, he reported, none included the 10 per cent bid bond of $75,000 and all three were rejected.

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to offer the course to new volunteers. In the interest of creating public awareness and fundraising, Geeraert is holding an evening event on March 27.

She is hoping for a great turnout for the Nakusp Hospice Society’s first wine and cheese gala. Partygoers can expect a fun evening with entertainment and a silent auction while they sample British Columbia wines with artisanal cheese.

“We’ll have a variety of BC wines donated from Wine Mates and three to four micro brewed beers. Halcyon

Hot Springs is helping to purchase the cheese and Overwaitea is donating bread and crackers,” Geeraert said. The silent auction features donations from a variety of local artists and businesses.

“Some have just come in and donated their work for the cause (without being asked),” Geeraert said.

Tickets are $40 and are available through Carson’s Corner, the Treasure Trove and Hospice members. The event is being held at the Senior’s Hall on March 27 from 6-9 p.m.

For further information, call 250-265-7179.

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Community Easter Egg Hunt Top photo: Back row, L-R: Ben Gardner, Jay Kessler, Kiernan Troute, Everett Harrison and Katira Niquidet. Front row, L-R: Brayden Reardon, Phoenix Leeson-Booth, Ethan Garnett, and Emma Orr. Bottom photo: Nakusp kids of all ages organized themselves to play pick-up basketball at the elementary school during the March break.

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March 26 dedicated to Epilepsy TRISHA SHANKS Arrow Lakes News

March 26 might not have recognizable significance but for those suffering from epilepsy, it’s the day dedicated to recognizing and educating others about this condition that affects one in 100 people.

Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. People in countries around the world are invited to wear purple and host events in support of epilepsy awareness. Last year, people in dozens of countries on all continents including Antarctica participated in Purple Day. Now in Grade 10, Nova Scotia student Cassidy Megan

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came up with the idea in 2008.

The Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia got on board and collaborated with the Anita Kaufmann Foundation in New York to make it a truly international cause.

Megan said, “My goal is to get people talking about

epilepsy in an effort to dispel myths and inform those with seizures that they are not alone.”

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Nakusp co-hosts ski and snowboarding race provincials RYAN WILLMAN Arrow Lakes News

It has been a big year for Nakusp in terms of stepping up to the plate and taking on the challenging task of hosting high school provincial competitions. The season started off with 16 soccer teams descending on the mud infused fields of Nakusp to do battle in the single A provincial soccer tournament. Then, riding on the wave of success, the village of Nakusp put away their muddy cleats and donned their ski and snowboard boots as they switched athletic gears and embarked on a monumental journey of co-hosting the 2015 BC Alpine Ski and Snowboard Provincials.

Host venues were decided three years in advance during the AGMs that take place at each provincial tournament and when Chris Stromgren from the Salmon Arm school district bravely volunteered to take on the 2015 race, Nakusp coaches were quick to throw their hats into the ring and offer to help out as co-hosts. As both Salmon Arm and Arrow Lake school districts lack the ski hill infrastructure to accommodate the magnitude of a provincial race, Revelstoke Mountain was selected as an obvious geographical compromise. The decision was greeted with excitement by the high school racing community as the relatively new Revelstoke Mountain Resort has been on the “to ski” list of many of the provincial teams.

There were 282 registered racers for the 2015 BC School Sports provincial alpine racing event.

Working in cooperation with regional sales manager for Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Dan Sculnick, and Rob Sidjak from the Revelstoke Ski Club, Nakusp and Salmon Arm managed to pull off a seemingly seamless three days of racing despite all of the usual challenges.

“It was fun to watch the Revelstoke, Salmon Arm and Nakusp communities come together to host this event,” Sculnick commented. “The success of the event was built on the cooperation of the extremely dedicated organizers, the Revelstoke Ski Club and the resort.

Having the BC Provincial Championships here at Revelstoke Mountain Resort gave us a chance to continue to participate in sport, assist in developing character through competition and invite people from all over the province to expose them to this incredible asset.

I hope we will have a chance to once again host the event.”

Snow conditions were a dominant factor in this year’s planning as the spring-like weather kept driving the location of the race further up the mountain. A last minute move secured the race on Hollywood, a blue-level run that

Top photo: The Nakusp Ski and Snowboard Team make their way to Revelstoke to compete in the 2015 BC Alpine Race provincials.

Bottom left: Lindsay Cann, Angus Jackson and Taylor Aeichele stay calm cool and collected in the race corral.

Bottom right: Volunteer Adam Fox arrives on the scene for the 2015 BC Alpine Race Provincials.

Photos by Beth McLeod links up with the Stoke Chair on upper mountain were Sidjak and his team of Revelstoke Ski Club members set the racecourse. In the face of adversity, this year’s provincial race defied convention by hosting the entire event on one run; past practice has been to utilize at least two ski runs and construct the snow features of a terrain GS course several days prior to the start of the event. Revelstoke Mountain Resort and the Revelstoke Ski Club pulled off a huge win for the mountain by constructing snow features for a terrain course entirely overnight; a feat never before seen by the high school racing community.

“We hope we can do it again in the future” Sidjak remarked, “it was great to see the remarkable talent and enthusiasm brought by the record number of athletes attending this year from all over BC.” “Once again, Nakusp was well represented by a strong team of racers, coaches and volunteers at the BCSS Alpine provincial event,” remarked ski coach and race organizer Frances Swan.

Drawing strength from numbers alongside on-hill technical support of coaches Matt Mckee, Alex Throp and Barb Lewis, the Nakusp Secondary School (NSS) ski and snowboard racers shredded their way into the top rankings of the province.

In snowboarding, Thorpe and McKee

continued to foster the development of a technically strong team, and muscled their way onto the podium with a combined girl/boy third place team finish.

The boys also stood tall with combined finish of third in a competitive pool of 12 teams with outstanding race times by Colton Peterson, Broden McLean, Tim Barisoff, Taryn Watson, Taylor Grandbois and Pato Morfin.

In skiing, Lewis and Swan coached a team of talented young racers through the brightly colored world of alpine racing and carved out an impressive third placing with a combined girl/boy team result. Nakusp also found individual success as senior student and veteran racer Taylor Aeichele earned a gold medal for best individual time through the terrain GS racecourse.

The NSS ski and snowboard team were supported by local organizations including Little Mountain Outdoor Gear, Summit Lake Ski Hill, CMH, Columbia Basin Trust, Shon’s Bike and Ski Shop, the Arrow Lakes Teachers Association, the local Parent Advisory Committee as well as a dedicated group of local volunteers.

“It was a huge effort to not only take four teams but also co-host the provincial event.” Swan said. “We couldn’t have done it without an incredible team of helpers and volunteers.”

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March 26 Mother Goose @ Nakusp Public Library 10 to 11 a.m. Parents and babies welcome.

March 26 Nakusp T’ai Chi @ the Legion 10 to11 a.m. Call Ruth 265-3353.

March 26 Strong Start — A school based early learning program for ages 0-6 years.

8:30 to 11:30 a.m. @ Fauquier Communication Centre.

12:15 to 3:15 pm. @ Edgewood Elementary School. p.m.

12:30 to 3:30 p.m. @ Nakusp Strong Start Building at NES.

March 28 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.

March 29 Drop-In Floor hockey @ Burton Learning Center. 1 to 3 p.m. Cost $2 and a waiver must be signed before play. For ages 16 and up, or younger depending on ability.

March 29 Jam Night @ Leland Hotel. Starts at 5:00 p.m.

March 26 Bingo @ Nakusp Legion. 6 p.m.

March 29 Nakusp Hospice Drop-In Bingo @ Nakusp Legion.

March 26 Nerd Night @ Nakusp Youth Centre.

6 to 10 p.m. For more information contact Leah @ 265-2000.

March 29 AA Meeting 5 to 6 p.m @ the Terra Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more information call 265-4216.

March 26 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.

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

March 26 African Drumming Group @ NaCoMo at 7:15 p.m. Bring your own drum. New drummers welcome.

March 31 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.

March 27 Fundraiser Beard Shaving and BBQ @ Nakusp Youth Centre. 5 - 7 p.m.

March 30 NSS PAC Meeting @ NSS Library at 5:15 p.m.

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TRISHA SHANKS Arrow Lakes News

Electronic Dance Music (EDM) is coming to Nakusp in the form of a festival being held over the May long weekend. EDM is electronically produced music, which gained popularity in the 2000s and is played by DJs on mixing boards using computer technology. It encompasses a range of styles from dubstep to trance and house.

Fans tend to follow particular DJs to the clubs and festivals at which they perform because they like their particular style of mixing, and the Forest Moon Festival is no exception.

“We think each of the DJs will bring a portion of their following along with them and it’s a way of introducing more young people to the area,” said Gordon. The festival will feature an array of DJs who ‘spin’ EDM and Godron has already confirmed 17 artists for the festival to include Calgary’s Box Master, Vancouver’s Longwalkshortdock and Kelowna’s Blontron and Waspy.

The first event being held at Sun Lodge Farms is the brainchild of Cameron Gordon, president of Lone Tree

Events. The event management company was founded to support the efforts of the community being created on the large plot of land, which spans between Highway 23 and the Hot Springs Road, formerly the old Coates farm. It is landmarked by the giant solitary tree, which stands on an otherwise flat plain when viewed from the Hot Springs Road.

Gordon put up a website and Facebook page to gauge interest in the event which he named the Forest Moon Festival, inspired by Endor, the forest moon of Star Wars fame. This got the rumour mill going before he had a chance to explain the hows and whys of the event.

“I needed to see if there was interest before deciding to hold the festival and the news got out before I had a chance to explain it really in depth,” Gordon said. He understands that people are inclined to draw a comparison between this and another famous area festival. “We are not Shambala. People don’t have to lock their doors or worry about their personal security. We are forbidding drugs and alcohol. This is a dance party.”

On site, Lone Tree will have a strong security pres-

awareness campaign for cats

During the month of April, PALS will be working with the support of the Nakusp Veterinary Clinic to offer a Spay/neuter Awareness Campaign for Cats. Our regular low income spay/neuter assistance program is available ongoing, but for the month of April, through this program, we are offering cat spays and neuters at a 75 per cent discount.

We believe that it is important to end the cruel cycle of unwanted and uncared-for cats in our area, and that every cat deserves a safe, loving and responsible forever home.

As part of our awareness campaign, PALS is offering free tattoos to all pets being spayed or neutered at the Nakusp Veterinary Clinic during the month of April. Tattoos are the best way to quickly identify and help reunite you with your lost pet.

For more information on our campaign or to book your appointment, please call PALS at 250265-3792.

Vancouver DJ Longwalkshortdock is one of the confirmed acts for the Forest Moon Festival being held over the May Long Weekend at Sun Lodge Farms on Highway 23 just north of the village.

Photo credit Lord Loxely ence whose instructions are to confiscate and dispose of any drugs and alcohol they discover. Lone Tree will be looking to the community for event volunteers, artisans interested in having booths at the on-site mar-

ket, and Food Vendors who are registered and practicing Food Safe standards. For further information, see www.lonetreeevents.com, on Twitter @forestmoonfest or on Facebook: Forest Moon Festival.

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Ten years ago the village considered a name change TRISHA SHANKS Arrow Lakes News

Ten years ago this month, the mayor of the time and several other Nakuspians were in support of changing the village’s name formally by adding the words Hot Springs to the word Nakusp. Obviously, it didn’t happen, but at the time it was their belief that with the Olympics being hosted in Vancouver in 2010, the name change might have improved the village’s economy. Nakusp Hot Springs was thought to have a better “curb appeal” and might lead to more visitors spending tourism dollars possibly even attracting people to relocate to the area, which was beginning to experience an economic downturn. Other locations named in this way include Fairmont Hot Springs, Harrison Hot Springs and Radium Hot Springs.

A petition containing 123 signatures was prepared and presented at the February 10, 2005 village Council meeting to officially change the name of Nakusp to Nakusp Hot Springs. Tad Derbyshire, former owner of the Kuskanax Lodge (now the K2 Rotor Lodge) attended as a delegate for the change.

After heated debate for and against the idea, Councillor Karen Hamling insisted on a referendum to be held in conjunction with the municipal election in November of that

year to evaluate how many of the eligible voters were for and against the name change.

The results were not in favour: 607 against and a measly 87 for the change.

“We advertise the hot springs as it is and I think we do a pretty good job of it. My family goes back six generations over 110 years, and it has always been known as Nakusp,” said Janis Dahlen, who was a village councillor at the time.

Stefan Klopp wrote in a letter to the Arrow Lakes News, “Rather than wasting its time (and money) on changing its name the village should develop a solid marketing plan for the future, especially if it wants to cash in on the Olympics. Come 2010 you are going to see an influx of tourism into BC, and I can guarantee you that the towns and villages that have a well thought out and executed marketing campaign will far outperform those with fancy names.”

Hamling herself was relieved that the village listened to its citizens.

“Ironically, due to some concerns raised by the Health Department, we had to close the hot springs for eight months following that election. As a brand new council and with me as a new mayor, that was a huge decision.”

It seems that things did work out for the best — for a town being renamed Nakusp 5.125” x 8”

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Cartoon drawn by Teresa Weatherhead for the Arrow Lakes News depicts Mayor Karen Hamling expressing her relief that she did not get elected to a town about to undergo a name change. The motion to officially change Nakusp to Nakusp Hot Springs was defeated during a referendum held on the same day that Hamling was elected Mayor.

(The original cartoon ran in the Arrow Lakes News in Jan 2006)

March 16th, 2015 at Minto House in Nakusp, B.C. Ernie was 88 years old. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 67 years Ollie, his children, Larry(Bette), Ron (Kelly), Marvin (Cathie), Jan (Don) and daughter-in-law Tracey, (predeseased by son Gord), many grandchildren and great grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews, other family members and friends.

Ernie was a well loved and respected man, a hero to many, who enjoyed being in the great outdoors hunting, fishing, four wheeling and spending time with his family.

The Roberts family would like to extend our deepest thank you to all the medical staff at the Arrow Lakes Hospital and Minto House for the awesome care given to Ernie (husband, dad, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend).

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Hot Springs not to have a hot springs for such a long period of time directly after the name change would have indeed been unfortunate.

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Huw is survived by his wife of 32 years, Bev, daughters Dr. Ashley George (Sheldon) of Redmond Washington and Hannah of Nelson B.C. Sister Lynne of Fort St. James and brother David of Trail B.C, nieces Jamie and Maggie and nephew Ben. Father Mike George and partner Eileen Townsend of Nakusp. He also has many in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Mimi.

Huw was born on December 20th 1959 in Winnipeg Manitoba. He grew up in the East Kootenays and Nakusp and attended the University of Victoria where he received a BSc in Chemistry in the Co-op program.

He worked at a number of mining and industrial plants and settled at Teck in 1982 where he worked in a number of positions but found his home in Analytical Services.

Huw was a great family man and a loving father. He married Bev Profili in 1982 and they spent a year backpacking around the world. They had 2 girls together and continued to haul them off on family adventures to foreign lands for many years. Huw was deeply involved in the community, including Union work (USWA 9705) and various social causes for the majority of his life. He was very proud of his Welsh heritage. He was very active and enjoyed all outdoor sports including slow pitch, curling, hockey, soccer, skiing, hiking, cycling but the love of his life was golf. Huw kept track of all courses played, scores and handicap. The highlight of his golfing days was playing the Kapalua Course on Maui in 2010. His family and friends will always remember him as a kind, compassionate person who tried to always be fair and make everyone feel that they mattered.

No service will be held by request. A celebration of life will be held later this summer. If you wish to attend please send your request to habgeorge@shaw. ca. The family would like to thank Dr. T Cheng of the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary for her expertise, Dr. Norm Lea in Nakusp for care over the past summer and Dr. Keith Merritt for his years of compassionate care and home visits. Also to the Home Care Nurses who were patient, kind and always available. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Huw’s name to Castlegar Friends of Parks and Trails: P.O Box 3212 Castlegar B.C. V1N 3H5

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