Arrow Lakes News, October 29, 2015

Thursday, October 29, 2015

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New bridge at Heart Creek

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The Falhmans have been operating a haunted house at their home 140 Alexander Glenbank Road, just across from Carson’s Corner every Oct. 31 since the 1980s. Visitors are welcome to come inside and check it out, free of charge.

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Students get hands-on experience with solar power JILLIAN TRAINOR Arrow Lakes News

Students from Nakusp Secondary School (NSS) and Lucerne Elementary Secondary School in New Denver got a hands-on experience installing solar panels during the week of Oct.19.

School district 10 applied for the Carbon Neutral Capital Planning grant, from the Ministry of Education. They received $50,000 in grant money and matched it, bringing the total to $100,000.

It was decided the money would be implemented in installing solar panels on the roofs of Nakusp Elementary School (NES) and Lucerne Elementary Secondary School.

An announcement was made over the PA system at Nakusp Secondary School for students who might be interested in installing solar panels on the roofs of NES and Lucerne. Four were chosen in total. Angus Jackson, a student at NSS, was one of those four.

“I thought it might be interesting, so I asked her about it,” he said. “They needed people to do it, so they got me right on it.”

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Students went through half a day in the classroom learning about what they would be doing, and then they got right to work.

“We budgeted for the installation for a week with the students,” said Art Olson, manager of operations and transportation for School District 10. “Nakusp Elementary was supposed to take two days, Monday to Tuesday evening. We finished wrapping up, cleaning up garbage at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. Quick learners make it fast.” continued on page 3

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Arrow Lakes Historical Society The Arrow Lakes Historical Society would like to invite you to the

SECOND SHOWING OF THE JEAN SPICER COLLECTION OF PHOTOS ON NOVEMBER 13TH AT 7 PM. Admission by donation, refreshments available.

We would like to advise you also of a series of interviews that are now being prepared and put onto our website, www.alhs-archives.com.

These taped interviews were taken starting in the 1970s up to the 2000s by author/historian Milton Parent.

Also we will have for sale at the PALS Creative Hands fair DVDs of our first two slide shows Our Coloured Past and Ichi100 - they are $15 each.

The Village of Nakusp Curbside Blue Bag Recycling Program is in full swing!

Local retail outlets carry generic Blue Bags for customers to purchase and curbside pickups are every second Thursday at 7:00 a.m.

The remaining 2015 Blue Bag Recycling Schedule is: October 29, November 12 & 26, December 10 & 24.

Visit www.nakusp.com or RecyclingInBc.ca for a list of accepted products. ***Glass Recycling Bin located on the lot next to the Village Office 91 – 1st Street***

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New bridge at Heart Creek jillian trainor Arrow Lakes News

After the road collapse at Highway 6 earlier this year, Heart Creek has a new bridge.

The collapse was caused by a mudslide about 1 km from the Needles ferry last February. There was extensive damage with water running under the road and cracks about 200 feet long.

The highway had to be diverted to the Barnes Creek Forest Service Road.

In a previous issue of Arrow Lakes News, it was stated that the collapse of the highway was not a technical issue.

“This is a Mother Nature issue, not a maintenance issue,” said Bart Chenuz, area manager for roads with the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.

Repairs couldn’t begin until the ground had stopped moving.

A geological technician had been keeping track of the site. As of March 1, the ground had stopped moving, and work could begin.

Construction on the bridge began in mid-July after the contract to build it was awarded to the company Neel-co in May. Part of the reason the bridge is being worked on is because there was a barrier for fish spawning in the river.

Once completed, fish such as Kokanee, Rainbow Trout and Bull Trout will have better access to the lower part of the stream.

The new clear span bridge will enable the habitat of the fish to be doubled. The increased length allowed Kokanee to spawn up-

The new bridge on highway 6 in Fauquier is coming to completion. The design will allow for free passage for the spawning Kokanee up Heart Creek.

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stream this year for the first time in 45 years.

The bridge is 18 metres long and almost 11 metres wide. It will feature steel H-piles with reinforced concrete abutments. HPiles are dimensionally square structural beams that are driven into the ground for deep foundation applications.

The pilings are imbedded 23 metres into the ground. The bridge deck will be constructed of concrete with steel railings.

Precautions to protect the bridge have been taken if the road ever washes out again. The creek channel has been reinforced with rock in order to contain it within the existing channel.

Construction is scheduled to wrap up around mid-November.

Internet connection at Lucerne to be determined jillian trainor Arrow Lakes News

The Education Partnership Committee met on Oct. 13 for its monthly meeting.

One thing on the agenda that has been a topic of interest was the discussion about Internet connection at Lucerne Elementary Secondary School in New Denver.

The issue first came up about seven years ago, with parents, staff, and the community deciding to go with wired Ethernet cable to provide Internet. The school has computer drops in classrooms, and a central computer lab to provide Internet to students.

Currently the school board is debating whether to continue with Ethernet and rewire the cable, or go for wireless Internet.

“At its last meeting the board indicated an interest in potentially considering information regarding comparisons of edu-

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cational implications of using both wired and wireless technology,” said Terry Taylor, superintendent/secretary-treasurer of the Education Partnership Committee.

With an upgrade to the Ethernet, the cables would be fixed and upgraded and the number of wired drops in each room would be increased. An upgrade would also see an increase in network speed and reliability.

If the school board decides to go wireless, it will have the same upgrades as the Ethernet, but will feature an extra six hot spots for wireless Internet.

In their consultations with parents, the school board discovered some parents were concerned with potential health risks involving wireless Internet, including exposure to radiation.

“The documents that I’ve been giving the school board through the years are from groups of scientists,” said Julie Greenlaw, one of the parents opposed to the school going wireless. “The list of

sources that we have given through the years from international bodies showing health effects below Safety Code 6 are quite substantial.”

The purpose of Safety Code 6 is to establish safety limits for human exposure to radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic energy in the frequency range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz. The school board hasn’t made a decision about which system it will go with.

At the Oct. 13 meeting, a third option for Internet — fibre op — was presented.

Fibre op is a technology that uses glass or plastic threads to transmit data. A fibre optic cable consists of a bundle of threads, each of which is capable of transmitting messages modulated onto light waves.

When the school board makes a decision, the installation will happen at a time least disturbing to students. Typically large maintenance jobs are done during school breaks — Christmas, spring break or summer.

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Operation Christmas Child In 2014, Canadians donated 700,000 filled shoeboxes to impoverished children around the world. Thank You! This year our boxes will be sent to Africa, South America and other places in need. We welcome the opportunity to join with you to bring a gift of hope, faith and compassion to a needy child this year.

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Volunteer students give a thumbs up to their hard work. From left to right: NSS student Angus Jackson, and Lucerne students Victors Vilks, Arturs Vilks, and Anthony Maxinuk.

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Olson is very pleased with the four students.

“They’ve been excellent, they’re very eager.

They’re hands on. They want to learn, they’re good students,” he said.

The school district hired Home Energy Solutions (HES) to help them put together an application for the grant along with doing a study of what could be done on the roofs of the two schools.

In total, 48 solar panels were installed at NES, and 132 at Lucerne. Each panel can generate around 265 watts. This will generate about 15,000 kilowatt hours of solar energy for NES and about 35,000 for Lucerne. This is the equivalent of about six homes.

It is expected the schools will run entirely on solar power during the summer months. Because there are no students in the school during this time, there isn’t really a big draw for power. This means the schools could wind up generating excess.

What happens to that excess?

The power is monitored through BC Hydro’s

net metering program. If power is not used in the buildings, it goes out to the grid and a credit is given. This credit can be used in subsequent months.

“Say they were always generating more than they needed in the summer, which might be the case, they’ll build up a credit on their bill that they can use in the winter months.” Said Ed Knaggs, an electrical engineer with HESPV. The students aren’t just getting the knowledge and hands-on experience with this. They’re also getting volunteer hours. These volunteer hours are necessary if they wish to graduate.

The students will receive a certificate on solar installation. There is talk of having them do a fall restraint course online, for which they will also get a certificate. They will have the chance to put on their future resumes that they’ve worked with the school district on solar applications, which could help them down the road.

The group is still waiting for material currently on backorder. Because of this, the system isn’t yet up and running. It is expected the material will get to the schools and be installed within two weeks.

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October 30, 1925 The latest news available Thursday night is that the Conservatives have 111 seats, Liberals 86 and Independents 25 with 12 not heard from. Nakusp voted 21 majority for Humphrey; W.K. Esling, Conservative elected in Kootenay West by a majority of 1,200 over Humphrey.

A sudden gloom spread through Silverton Saturday afternoon when news was received of the fatal accident involving Perry Reid, 18-year old son of Mrs. Margaret Reid.

The accident occurred in some unknown manner in a tunnel on the immediate level of the Bosun Mine. The unconscious form was found by fellow workers. Dr. Gomm, of New Denver, was called to the scene and found the injuries so serious as to require an operation. Owing to the lack of hospital accommodation on lake points, it was necessary to move the patient to Sandon Hospital by auto. Dr. Gomm and Dr. Paterson operated immediately but in spite of every medical attention, Perry succumbed to his injuries with-

out having regained consciousness.

October 31, 1935 Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Hiltz celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 24 with an open evening.

The most interesting local tournament of the Nakusp Golf Club each year is the competition for the “Davies” Cup. This tournament took place on Thanksgiving Day, Oct. 24. William Morgan captured the cup with Nels Alpsen and B. Parkinson runners up.

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Monday: Bingo 10:00 am EVERY SECOND MONDAY: Dinner with Judy Ice cream 1:00 pm Tuesday: Piano 10:00 am WEDNESDAY: CRIB pm - 7 pm Junior Volunteers 3:30 Wednesday: Minto Medical Bus to Vernon THURSDAY: SOUP & BUN DAY - 12 Noon Departs ALH 7:00am - Arrives Vernon 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Departs EXERCISE Vernon mid(Sail pm Program) - Arrives Nakusp 6:00 pm GAMES - 2 pm Thursday: Church 10:30 am Crafts at 1:00pm Friday: Exercises 10:30 am FRIDAY: Gentlemen’s Afternoon 1:00 pm BINGO - 11 am 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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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

I would like to thank the voters of South OkanaganWest Kootenay for the trust you have placed in me by electing me as your Member of Parliament. I am humbled by your support and will work hard for all the people of South Okanagan-West Kootenay. My office door will always be open, and I pledge to not only take your concerns to Ottawa, but to actively seek out your ideas on how we can make this region an even better place to live.

I would also like to thank the hundreds of volunteers who worked for my campaign, and the volunteers who worked for the other candidates. Democracy only works when people are engaged, and this election campaign certainly saw Canadians get involved in record numbers. We should be proud that our riding had one of the

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higher voter turnouts of 73.4 per cent.

I also congratulate the other candidates—Connie Denesiuk, Brian Gray, Marshall Neufeld and Samantha Troy—for putting their names forward and campaigning in a fair and collegial manner. After a year and a half of meeting each other at events across the riding we came to know and respect each other—we all love and care for this region and our country despite what political differences we may have.

It will take a few weeks to set up my local offices; in the meantime please feel free to contact me through an interim email address: richard.cannings@ndp.ca.

Regards Richard Cannings Member of Parliament elect South Okanagan-West Kootenay

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Without a doubt, one of the Nakusp region’s most accomplished success stories is widely recognized as being the Nakusp Region Public Library system.

Founded locally in the year 1920, the library’s role is to provide a wide variety of programs and services which help fulfill the cultural, recreational and educational needs of the community within a respectful and non-judgemental welcoming manner.

Our outstanding library staff, dedicated complement of volunteers and numerous other supporters aim to maintain their primary goals which include that of becoming not only a highly successful community information centre for the convenience of Nakusp and area residents, but also for visitors and business

entrepreneurs.

In addition, our library aims to build and maintain a strong level of community connections amongst seniors and other age groups. Supporters and users are always on the lookout for the most favourable ways of ensuring long-term sustainability, which is a key factor in its overall success.

To each of the individual patrons, the library serves as a refuge, a gathering place and most certainly a popular central communications hub where people feel welcome to drop in and borrow, browse, socialize with new and old friends and in general, become thoroughly energized and inspired.

Resources which may be accessed include not only books, periodicals and other media but also printing and photocopying facilities. There is free computer access to the internet with six units made available for use by the public within the library, in addition to two in-house iPads which have also proven quite popular over time.

As was pointed out during the last annual general meeting, a total of sixty-nine events were organized and presented in total, during the past year. These included author readings, book discussions and swaps, craft sessions, workshops and storyhours as well as poetry sharing and coffee house. Outreach sessions involved participation in the Farmer’s Market, the Nakusp and District Fall Fair as well as travelling to three outlying reading centres, to lend support.

As an example of community group cooperation, it must be pointed out that the public library is an active member of the Arrow Lakes District Arts Council Society, partially by helping to promote the arts within our area.

Next week’s Seniors’ Column will focus on how Nakusp Library works in close cooperation with Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, amongst others.

For more information about the library’s opening hours, upcoming events and comprehensive list of other services in general, call 250-265-3363.

COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS OCTOBER 26 Quarterly crime statistics Corporal Jason Brundred and Constable Lee Bellamy presented the quarterly crime statistics for July, August, and September.

There has been proactive work in street level drug enforcement. As a result, two people have been charged with the Controlled Drug and Substances Act. Break and enters were up from the same time in 2014. With the crime reduction initiative happening at the Nakusp detachment, RCMP hope to see a reduction in those numbers for the same time next year. The RCMP has been proactively targeting street level hard drugs, and prolific offenders. Now that school is back in session, the RCMP is doing more road safety and traffic enforcement in school zones.

Selkirk College Updates Last year, about 11,000 students came through the doors of the various campuses

of Selkirk College. Attendance of international students has gone up. The median student age is 27, which means many of the students are mature learners. This means adults who want to continue with, or get started with their schooling. The college wants to focus on international enrolment. A couple of years ago the school started to look beyond just English as a second language. They looked at markets where the potential students already spoke the language, but wanted additional training and education. The college will also be celebrating 50 years in operation in 2016.

they can stay where they are, but if people start piling garbage up on them, they will be moved to the landfill.

Need for a reliable transportation system Mayor Hamling met with Todd Stone, minister of transportation and infrastructure, to discuss a more reliable transportation system. There have been issues with the ferries this year. One had to be shut down for a period and the other one had very long waits to get onto the ferry.

Paramedic Medicine Initiative Eighty full-time equipped paramedic professionals will be hired in rural and remote communities to help in hospital, home, and ambulatory care. It will be somewhere between six to 10 months before they start putting them in the area.

Nakusp is expected to receive two new

Recycling container for glass Mayor Karen Hamling spoke to the Regional District of the Central Kootenays about retaining a glass container for disposables. They’re currently sitting with the garbage bins in front of the Nakusp & District Sports Arena. If they’re left alone,

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Office hours to change Office hours for the Village of Nakusp will soon be changing. The new hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office will be closed on weekends and statutory holidays.

Marina Sani-dump There have been on-going issues, especially in the summer, at the marina. With boats getting bigger, and trucks and trailers negotiating to get the boats into the water, it has become very difficult for RVs to get around and use the sani-dump. The area isn’t big enough to host that kind of traffic. Council has decided to decommission the dump at the marina. There are still two sani-dumps located in the village. One is at the RV park, the other is located at the Esso station.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2015

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October 29 Recycling Day in Nakusp! Leave your recycling on the curb in clear blue bags, for 7 a.m. pick-up.

October 29 Mother Goose @ Nakusp Public Library. 10 to 11 a.m.

October 29 Strong Start @ Nakusp Strong Start Building in NES. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free drop-in school-based early learning program for children age 0-6.

October 29 Nakusp T’ai Chi @ the Legion 10 to 11 a.m. Call Ruth 265-3353.

October 29 Columbia Basin Trust Open House @ Emergency Services Building, Nakusp. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The CBT has updated its Management Plan for 2016 to 2020, which outlines how it will support Basin residents and communities over the next five years. Come down and find out what the plan is.

October 29 Community Potluck @ Burton Hall at 6 p.m. ALHS will be presenting a series of photos from Ichii on the Arrow Lakes area sponsored by the Burton Seniors and the Burton Community Learning Centre society.

October 29 Games Night @ Nakusp Youth Centre. 6 to 10 p.m.

October 29 African Drumming Group @ Move on the Kusp at 7:15 p.m. Bring your own drum. New drummers welcome.

October 30 Strong Start @ Nakusp Strong Start Building in NES. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free drop-in school-based early learning program for children age 0-6

November 2 Strong Start @ Burton Learning Centre. 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. Free drop-in school-based early learning program for children age 0-6.

311 Broadway Street

Cost: By donation Call to register: 1-855-301-6742 Email: jleffelaar@alzheimerbc.org

November 2 Bridging the Gap Open House @ Nakusp Legion.

4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Come for a night of dancing, snacks, prizes and stories to build up our young and old community.

Participants will receive basic information about dementia and the impact this disease has on the individual, caregivers and families. Through an exploration of how dementia affects the brain and behaviour across the progression of the disease, caregivers will learn what to expect throughout the journey with dementia. Pre-registraion is required.

November 2 Games Night @ Nakusp Public Library at 7 p.m.

Folks of all ages are welcome.

November 3 Free: Family Law and Child Protection information session @ ASLCS building. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 250-352-2718 or 1-855-552-2708 to make an appointment. Appointments are required, but drop in to get resource information or use a computer to access family law websites and forms.

November 3 Pitter Patter Play Group @ Nakusp Strong Start Building in NES. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free drop-in group for parents/caregivers and children ages 0 – 2 ½ yrs of age.

October 31 Farmer’s Market @ Old Fire Hall Collective, Nakusp. 10 to 2 p.m.

November 3 Nakusp T’ai Chi @ the Legion 10 to11 a.m. Call Ruth 265-3353.

October 31 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.

November 3 Drop-in Badminton for adults and NSS Students @ NSS Gym. Every Tuesday & Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Please enter through gym doors on the East side (off the parking lot on the highway side of building). Bring your own racket and non-marking inside shoes. Beginners welcome! $3.00 drop in fee. For more information contact Lee-Anne @ 265-3326.

November 2 Strong Start @ Edgewood Elementary School.

8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free drop-in school-based early learning program for children age 0-6.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28 Time: 2-3:30 p.m.

Location: Selkirk College, Nakusp

November 2 Bridge @ Nakusp Senior’s Centre, every Monday 1:30 to 4 p.m. Cost is $2.50, and beginners welcome.

November 3 Strong Start @ Nakusp Strong Start Building in NES. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free drop-in school-based early learning program for children age 0-6.

November 1 AA Meeting 5 to 6 p.m @ the Terra Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more information call 265-4216.

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November 2 BC Transit Bus to Nakusp Hot Springs. The bus leaves Overwaitea at 1:15 p.m. and arrives back in Nakusp at 3:55 p.m. Cost is $1.25 one way, or $2.50 round trip.

October 30 Farmer’s Market @ Old Fire Hall Collective, Nakusp. 10 to 2 p.m.

October 31 1st Annual Halloween Celebration @ Nakusp Hot Springs. 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free goodie bags for the first 50 kids. Family pumpkin contest: Judging at 5:30 p.m. Bring your favourite carved pumpkin to win family swim passes.

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November 2 Strong Start @ Nakusp Strong Start Building in NES. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free drop-in school-based early learning program for children age 0-6.

12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free drop-in school-based early learning program for children age 0-6.

November 4 Poker Night @ the Leland Hotel. It’s free and beginners are welcome. 7 p.m. start. For more information contact Dan @ 265-3314.

November 4 AA Meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. @ the Terra Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more information call 265-4216.

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November 4 Strong Start @ Nakusp Strong Start Building in NES. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free drop-in school-based early learning program for children age 0-6.

November 4 Strong Start @ Edgewood Elementary School.

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Athlete of the Week

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All members and guests welcome!

Contact the Legion if you can give an hour of your time.

Book your Christmas party soon-the space is filling up!

Did you know that you can purchase all your lottery tickets in the Legion?

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Community Author Deryn Collier reads from new novel at library Jillian trainor Arrow Lakes News

Exactly how well do we really know our neighbors?

This is the question posed to us by mystery writer Deryn Collier.

She stopped by the Nakusp library on Oct. 19 to give a reading of her latest novel, Open Secret, the second in a series of mystery novels she’s been writing.

Set in the fictional town of Kootenay Landing, Open Secret follows Bern Fortin, the town’s coroner, as he tries to discover who killed a local drug dealer early one morning.

In what seems to be an unrelated incident, a reliable family man abandons his van while crossing the U.S. border. He also happens to be best friend to the dead man. Knowing the two incidents are related, Fortin works on uncovering what connects them.

Those in attendance were thoroughly impressed with the novel.

“These are mysteries with the extra effect that they’re simply excellent novels,” said Ien Van Houten. “They have a depth of character, and I love the fact that they’re set in the Kootenays.”

The setting of the book series is no ac-

cident. Collier thinks the Kootenays have everything it takes to make a good mystery novel.

“There’s a fascinating place, there are all kinds of different people that live here, the landscape is really interesting,” she said. “It’s different enough for readers across Canada that they would identify with this particular place and want to read about it again.”

There are all kinds of people in the novel.

There are eight different point of view characters in the novel, including the father in the minivan, the story’s protagonist, and a young Native girl, Cindy, who has been abused by her family.

Collier found writing from Cindy’s point of view interesting. She tried not to do too much research, and tried to write her story from what she’s heard about what life is like for young Native women on a reserve.

“I think that story is one we all know,” she said. “I just wrote that story from an emotional place of just writing the tragedy of her young life.”

Wanting to ensure the accuracy of what she was writing, she gave the story to some friends, who shared it with some of their friends in a Native community in Manitoba.

They read it, and gave her feedback for the

Deryn Collier, author of Open Secret, read at the Nakusp Public Library on Oct. 19.

Photo by Jillian Trainor exact facts.

Not shying away from a harsher reality impressed people at the reading.

“I was talking to her about how there are unpleasant parts, especially in the second one. I like that she doesn’t run away from that.” said Cedra Eichenauer.

Eichenauer said it wasn’t the blood and gore she was happy to see. It’s the hard things people want to pretend don’t exist that she’s glad Collier is making real.

Open Secret, along with its predecessor, Confined Space, are both available at the Nakusp Public Library.

Come Celebrate The 25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Of

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Arrow Lakes Alliance Church (Alexander Rd) no gifts please

Tea- 2 to 5 PM

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Nakusp Falcons Peewee team hosts first game of the season jillian trainor Arrow Lakes News

Things got off to a bit of a rocky start for the Nakusp Falcons Peewee team.

They lost their first game of the season 6-4, against the Grand Forks Bruins on Oct. 25.

The tone of the game was set early, with the Bruins scoring the first goal of the game not 30 seconds into the first period. Nakusp was able to retaliate with a goal within two minutes.

By the end of the first period, Nakusp had scored again.

Two minutes into the second period, the Bruins had scored again, tying up the game.

By the end of the period, the score was 4-3 in favour of Grand Forks.

Though parents and hockey fans alike cheered and encouraged the Falcons, the Bruins couldn’t be caught.

In a last ditch effort to score, the Falcons’ goalie was taken out in the last 45 seconds of the third period in order to get an extra player on the ice.

Despite the loss, head coach Wayne Hascarl is confident in the abilities of his players.

“This was our first game, and they’re going to improve from here,” he said. “They played well.”

Practices for the team have been going well, and Hascarl knows the work ethic of the team has been a great help.

“Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays and they work hard. That’s what it’s about.”

The Falcon’s Atom team fared a bit better.

They hosted the third game of their season on Oct. 25 against the Nelson Leafs Atom team and defeated the Leafs with a score of 6-2.

“We only have ten players, but they’re working hard,” said head coach Mike Smith.

“We’ve got a few new kids that are doing really well.”

So far, the Atom team hasn’t been beat.

The average age for the Atom team is 8-10. Because there was no midget team this year, there are a couple of younger players.

“We have a couple of novice kids and they get used to each other, and they’ve all played together for a few years now,” said Smith Both teams have games in the coming weekend, and fans are encouraged to come out and cheer for their teams.

How much does that pumpkin weigh?

Courtney Hall, one of the winners of the pumpkin draw, pictured left, sits with her prize. While the MacGibbon family, pictured right, pose for their winning shot. Thank you Overwaitea Foods.

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Cassia’s first time on stage was at age 3 in a musical production. Live performance of music, dance and theatre has been a part of her life ever since then and she has trained in each respectively. She taught ballet, musical theatre, jazz and tap at the studios where she trained, to children ages 3 and up. Upon moving to the Village of Nakusp, Cassia reignited her passion for dance and performance. She decided to start Move on the Kusp in the winter of 2013 out of the NaCoMo centre, and offered children dance classes. The business expanded in 2015 to taking over the centre, and renaming it Move On The Kusp, a fully programmed movement centre where Cassia also offers drop in classes for Hatha flow yoga, Ballet Barre, Hip Hop, and has another instructor Nikki, teaching Zumba and BellyFit. You can purchase punch passes to attend one or all of the classes offered.

Contact Cassia at 250.916.9677 or info@moveonthekusp.ca. You can also check out moveonthekusp.ca for more information.

You have probably noticed the brightly coloured, eye-catching sign that hangs where the old H&R Block banner used to be. Meet Wendy Gold, the owner of the new salon in town called Little Arrow Hair Studio. Wendy and her husband moved to Nakusp in March, as they wanted a change from the hustle and bustle of Nelson. She has over 20 years of experience in the industry and specializes in woman’s haircuts and colours. To book an appointment please call 250.265.7407.

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Cheryl Black got into Real Estate 16 years ago, and has been serving the Arrow Lakes & Slocan Valley’s with honest and reliable service ever since, with proven results. She is one of the top 50 agents for Coldwell Banker in all of Western Canada. She has resided in Nakusp for 27 years, and knows the area and the people very well. Not only can she help you find the home of your dreams, her specialty markets include the first time home buyer, vacation/second home, farm/ranch, an empty lot or a piece of land. Cheryl Black is your local, knowledgeable and charismatic agent that will help you get what you want.

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cher ylblack@telus.net

You have probably noticed the brightly coloured, eye-catching sign that hangs where the old H&R Block banner used to be. Meet Wendy Gold, the owner of the new salon in town called Little Arrow Hair Studio. Wendy and her husband moved to Nakusp in March, as they wanted a change from the hustle and bustle of Nelson. She has over 20 years of experience in the industry and specializes in woman’s haircuts and colours. To book an appointment please call 250.265.7407.

313 - 6th Ave NW, Castlegar

250-265.7407

Since 1947 Bon Marche Dollar Dollar has held its presence on Broadway Street, as well as being owned and operated by the same family. Valerie Hill and husband Todd is the third generation to run the business, as it was Valerie’s grandmother Flo Hurry who was the founding owner. The business has been constantly evolving to try and fill a niche in a small town, and its proven to be successful in doing so. Bon Marche Dollar Dollar really has something for everyone. From ladies wear, fabric, yarn, sewing supplies, gift ware and gift wrapping, to a very impressive selection of Dollar store items, you are unlikely to walk out empty handed.

416 Broadway St W, Nakusp

250-265-3644

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Scott and Tamara Grandbois moved to Nakusp from Vernon, 11 years ago, to raise their children in a small town rather than a large city. When they started Crystal Clean Windows in 2005, they were solely offering window washing services and housekeeping. Over the next 10 years they expanded to accommodate their clients needs, and fill in some missing services within the business sector. On their 10th year anniversary of being in business, they are proud to be offering window washing, pressure washing, interior/ exterior painting & staining, property management, move in/out cleaning services, major dump runs, moving trucks and men for hire, recreation & vehicle detailing, as well as having a new & used store! If you need a helping hand, call Scott at 265-0241 for a free estimate.

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Charlie Horse Equine Adventures is owned and operated by Charlotte Ruse, a graduate from Nakusp High School, whom left for a career in law, but realized horses were her true passion, and changed her life direction. After four years working as a riding instructor and stable manager, she decided to expand her skills and became a farrier. When she returned to Nakusp to raise her son on a beautiful farm, she decided to try make a living from it. Officially opening in July 2013, Charlotte not only offers her services as a farrier, but will also take you on beautiful trail rides, or teach you riding lessons. She has numerous horses, potbelly pigs, goats, rabbits, ducks, chickens and a goldfish pond. Families are welcome to bring kids for pony rides, or to come meet and pet all of the animals. A mobile petting farm is also available for special events. All services are by appointment only (250) 265-9989, or charmed1charlie@gmail.com, and are offered year round. Her and her sons look forward to sharing their horses and farm with you.

C Charlie Horse 479 Waterfield, Nakusp Equine Adventures H 250-265-9989

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Here at HomeGrown Market we are busy everyday sourcing local, organic & ethically produced groceries, produce, body care & supplements. We are a GMO free store & do background checks on every company we carry.

New products arrive every week as we strive to provide a real alternative for everyday shopping.

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Come in & meet our knowledgeable staff & let us know what you think because this is YOUR store.

And YES, the Juice Bar is coming VERY soon!

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If you’re looking for an experienced, hard-working and reliable roofer, Curtis Roe is your man. Curtis opened his business in Nakusp in 2005, but has been roofing for 20 years. He can do all types of roofing; flat, metal, shingles etc., and also soffit siding. He takes great pride in his work and always puts his customers needs first. No job too big or too small. For a free estimate call Curtis at 250.265.0211.

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Birds of Nakusp Gary Davidson

During the last couple of weeks, a small number of White-crowned Sparrows have been moving through southern BC. The winter range for this species covers most of the United States with a few stragglers remaining in southern Canada. The breeding range is across the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of Canada and Alaska, and the mountainous parts of BC. In interior BC, their breeding range is primarily restricted to the alpine regions of the higher mountains. This is a habitat that closely resembles the Arctic tundra. I often encounter White-crowned Sparrows around Nakusp when I visit higher elevations. They occur on Idaho Peak, on Saddle Mountain and anywhere else that provides alpine and sub-alpine meadows.

Like most sparrows, their primary food source is seeds and insects. At this time of year I spread mixed seeds on my gravel driveway each morning. This is primarily intended for the more common juncos and

a Song Sparrow or two. But recently there have been 2 or 3 White-crowned Sparrows taking advantage of an easy meal. All were immature birds; lacking the bold black and white stripes of the adults. In the spring, the passage of these sparrows is much more noticeable since they move through in sizable flocks, sometimes numbering 100 or more.

In a typical year they start appearing during the last week of April. In the fall their appearance, and their passage dates are much more variable and the flocks never reach the size of those in spring.

White-crowned Sparrows are ground nesters. Nests are built of grasses, roots, stems and shredded bark with a lining of softer material, usually under a small shrub of sapling. Like many small songbirds, these sparrows often have two broods each season. This is more difficult in harsh climates such as those in the Arctic or in alpine habitats. To maximise the time available for

Pictured is an immature Whitecrowned Sparrow, lacking the bold black and white striped head of the adult.

Photo by Gary Davidson

breeding, the male may assume responsibility for raising the first brood a few days after they hatch. This allows the female to incubate a second clutch.

Boundary Creek marks spot where survey teams crossed GREG NESTEROFF Arrow Lakes News

One-hundredth in a series on West Kootenay/Boundary place names How did the Boundary get its name? It’s after Boundary Creek, but why isn’t the region named instead after the Kettle River, the much larger body of water to which the creek is tributary?

It appears mineral claims staked along Boundary Creek made it a byword for the region.

The earliest known mention of “Boundary Creek district” is in the Ainsworth Hot Springs News of Sept. 21, 1892: “[G]reat developments are promised in the Boundary creek district, where there are very rich deposits of copper and silver-lead …”

The first use of “Boundary district” is in the Nelson Miner of Sept. 30, 1893: “The reports of the Kettle River gold strike have not yet been verified as yet, although there are many in the Boundary district who accept them as gospel.”

The first known mention of “Boundary country” is in the Nelson Miner of Jan. 25, 1896: “The development of this property will be an excellent thing for that sec-

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tion of the Boundary country.”

By 1897, the Boundary Creek district was defined in Mining in the Pacific Northwest as “the area between the mouth of Rock Creek on the west and the north fork of the Kettle River on the east, between the [US border] on the south and the source of Boundary Creek, 12 miles north.”

How did Boundary Creek get its name? Greenwood’s Kim Kinakin posed this question recently, pointing out that many areas along the US-Canada border could be called Boundary Country and Boundary Creek doesn’t straddle the border, but starts well north of it, crosses into the US near Midway, and then flows into the Kettle River not far south.

The first recorded mention of the creek is in the Victoria British Colonist of Jan. 3, 1861 which also reveals an alternate name: “The usual route taken by the Dalles’ traders to reach American Creek, after ascending the Forks of the Okanagan is to take the Hope trail from that point to Tonasquet City or Rock Creek — a distance of about 25 miles. Thence, they descend the Colville or Dease’s river (as Anderson’s map calls it) to American Creek, which, by the way, is better known in that region as Boundary Creek.”

The first mention of American Creek was just a few days earlier, in the Colonist of Dec. 28, 1860, while the last was in the New York Times in September 1861.

How the creek was named was revealed in a letter from Robert Stevenson, a former customs collector at Osoyoos, published in the Colonist on Nov. 19, 1891. He repeated the comments in the San Francisco Call in 1896, but near as we can tell, they’ve never been mentioned since.

Stevenson wrote: “In September 1860, I was gold mining on Rock Creek when the American Engineers and the British Engineers, then locating the 49th parallel and putting up the monuments, met near Boundary Creek, the British Engineers coming from the west, I think, and the Americans from the east. Well, as I said, the parties themselves met, but their surveys did not by over 300 yards!

“The British line was north.

Each party kept on, and before they ceased operations the two lines had lapped fully 30 miles! At first it was presumed the Americans were in error, and some of Uncle Sam’s subjects built stores close up to the northern, or British line, at Boundary creek, and called the place ‘American Town’

…” (Italics in original.)

So Boundary Creek denotes the discovery of a major surveying goof. It turned out the American line was correct. Stevenson added: “The whole thing was kept very quiet and there are few living today who know anything of the mistake, and during these 30 years I have never once seen it mentioned in any newspaper, but, nevertheless it is true …”

One-time Victoria mayor Joseph Carey, who worked for the American Boundary Commission, disputed Stevenson’s statements. However, a map drawn by justice of the peace William G. Cox in 1860 and published in the Boundary Historical Society’s 13th report, supports Stevenson: it shows American Town, as well as English Town to the northeast, and “Boundary or Fifteen Mile Creek” with the notation “Gold – gold – gold” along it (but completely omits the Kettle River).

It also shows both parallels — the correct one and incorrect one — nearly 400 yards apart.

Judging from the map, American Town existed just southwest of the intersection of Dominion St. and Thomet Rd. in Midway. In 1891, Stevenson said “no trace exists of the place except the remains of some stone chimneys.”

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