Arrow Lakes News, December 18, 2014

Two Slocan Park resi-dents are dead following a snowmobile collision 25 ki-lometres north of Nakusp.

A 27-year-old male and a 29-year-old female died as a re-sult of a collision with a downed

tree. Neither were wearing hel-mets at the time of the accident. � e identity of the male and fe-male are not being released at this time pending noti� cation of next of kin and continued investiga-tion by the BC Coroners Service.

According to a Nakusp/Slocan Lake RCMP press re-lease, on December 15 at about 11:30 a.m. police responded to a report of the snowmo-bile fatality in a remote area.

� e fatal collision occurred

approximately seven kilometres from Highway 23 on a non-main-tained section of the Halfway Hotsprings Forest Service Road.

� e collision is believed to have occurred sometime dur-ing the previous evening.

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At this time of year, I often get phone calls from residents who report seeing a small owl in a tree. Most often these sightings are Northern Pyg-my-Owls. Very few of these tiny predators breed in the val-ley, but most years, a few move in for the winter. Occasionally one of the reports turns out to be a Northern Saw-whet Owl instead. Although this owl is actually more common than the pygmy-owl, it is much less often reported. The Northern Saw-whet is almost exclusive-ly nocturnal, spending most of their day sleeping, usually deep within the branches of a large tree. Northern Pygmy-Owls, however, are frequently active during the day.

Despite being one of the smallest owls in North Amer-ica, the Northern Pygmy-Owl has the reputation of being a bold and aggressive hunter. For its size it may well be the fiercest avian predator in the woods. About the size of a rob-in, the Northern Pygmy-Owl has been known to take mam-mals as large as rats, and birds

as large as flickers. A flicker is 30-35 centimetres in length; a Northern Pygmy-Owl a mere 15-20 centimetres! More usual prey items would include small birds, small mammals and large insects. The ability to take moving targets, such as birds, is not common amongst owls. Most rely on stealth, and a si-lent approach, and must strike their quarry before being de-tected. Northern Pygmy-Owls, however, have enough agility to change direction in flight and capture small birds as they fly from a perch. Tail feathers, acting much like a rudder, are instrumental in changing the direction of flight. The North-ern Pygmy-Owl is one of only two B.C. owl species to have tail feathers that extend be-yond the wing tips. All other species have very short tail feathers greatly limiting their abilities to zig and zag in re-sponse to movements of their intended meal. The Northern Saw-whet Owl has the charac-teristic short tail of most owls and probably would not have much luck with flying targets. But since they are nocturnal, they don’t encounter many small birds anyway.

Like most predators, North-ern Pygmy-Owls will recog-nize that certain locations are frequented by prey more often than others. These loca-tions may then be “staked out.” Back yards that have bird feed-ers sometimes become prime hunting spots. A couple of years ago my wife was stand-ing at the living room window watching a Downy Wood-pecker on the suet feeder. As she watched, a Pygmy-Owl streaked in and hit the wood-pecker with outstretched tal-ons. It dropped to the snow below, where it rested for a moment before flying off with its meal. Does this mean that back yard feeders are putting small bird popula-tions at risk? Not necessarily; the owl is going to eat any-way. While you may be mak-ing it a bit easier for him, it is unlikely he will eat more as a result. In fact, it has been suggested that he may actu-ally eat less! Food is energy; the more energy expended, the more food required. By mak-ing prey easier to obtain, less energy is expended in obtain-ing that food, and therefore, less food is required!

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Before the modern evolution of Santa Claus lived a very real and generous indi-vidual named Nicholas. In the third centu-ry, Nicholas served as the Bishop of Myrna in present-day Turkey. He had a reputation for secret gi� -giving, believing that giving should be done secretly and sacri� cially in Jesus Christ’s name rather than one’s own.

Stories tell of Nicholas paying the dowry for poor daughters to enable them to get married. He reportedly put coins in the shoes of those who le� them out for him. It is believed Nicholas helped to restore the hope of hundreds of people in his community, making him a beloved and revered Bishop. � roughout his ministry, Nicholas fervently shared his life and fortune with others.

Nicholas continued to be revered and commemorated by many Christians even af-ter his death. His charity and unsel� sh works helped inspire generations of the faithful, and he eventually was named the patron saint of everyone from merchants to sailors to pawnbrokers.

No one really knows what St. Nicholas looked like. But in 2005, a forensic labora-tory in England reviewed historical data and photographs of the remains taken from St. Nicholas’ grave in the 1950s. Researchers concluded that he was a small man, perhaps no more than � ve feet in height, with a bro-ken nose.

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No pet owner wants their pet to feel un-comfortable or su� er any injuries, so it’s im-portant that owners exercise caution with the following items come the holiday season.

Bones: Is turkey on the menu for the fam-ily feast? If so, resist the urge to toss some bones and scraps to dogs or cats. Small bones or bone chips can become lodged in the di-gestive tracts of pets and cause serious injury. If you want to provide your pet with a holi-day treat, choose a safer, store-bought bone.

Aromatic oils: � e holidays are not the same without the familiar scent of mint, cin-namon or pine. Some people resort to scent-ed candles or aromatherapy oils to create the perfect holiday ambiance. But some synthetic aromas or even natural extracts can be toxic to cats and dogs. Stick to nontoxic items and keep them well out of the pet’s reach.

Chocolate and other sweets: An abun-dance of treats seems to be par for the course during the holiday season. Dogs should avoid all chocolate, but dark chocolate poses a particularly serious threat. Chocolate can cause agitation, elevated heart rate, diarrhea, vomiting, seizures, and even death. In addi-tion, candy or cookies sweetened with the ar-ti� cial sweetener xylitol can cause a danger-ous drop in blood pressure for dogs.

Pine needles and trees: When ingested, pine needles can puncture the intestines of pets. In search of an easy drink, dogs and cats may be drawn to the fresh water reservoir of

live trees, increasing the likelihood that they knock over a Christmas tree, injuring them-selves and causing damage around the house. Trees should be properly secured, and fallen needles should be promptly discarded.

Tinsel and decorations: Skip the tinsel if you have a cat. Felines are likely to mistake tinsel for a toy. Eating tinsel can cause severe damage to a cat’s intestinal tract, as it may get caught in the stomach while the rest of it con-tinues to pass through the intestines. Tinsel also may wrap around the tongue, increas-ing the cat’s risk of choking. Ornaments also are tempting playthings. Cats may pounce on glass ornaments, breaking them and su� er-ing injury. Keep pets in mind when selecting tree ornaments, and opt for unbreakable or-naments when possible.

Electrical cords: � e American Animal Hospital Association says holiday lights mean more electrical cords for kittens and puppies to chew. Secure all cords and keep them out of reach of pets.

Candles: � e subtle � icker of a lit candle can add ambiance to a space. But all it takes is the swish of a tail or the pat of a paw to knock over a candle and spark a � re. Never leave lit candles unattended. If you have boisterous pets, opt for LED simulated candles instead.

Alcohol: Spirits are sometimes a part of celebrations, but alcoholic beverages should be kept out of reach of pets. Alcohol sup-presses the immune system, and it can result in signi� cant health issues for pets who con-sume it.

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It’s a digital age — book-ing a plane ticket, Christmas shopping and government services are all moving to the internet. It’s hard to even get a live person sometimes when calling a business, and the on-hold recordings tell callers to visit their website. But the web is still something of a challenge for many Ca-nadians, namely seniors, low income and new immigrants.

Staying in contact with distant family and friends these days requires know-ing how to use a comput-er, smartphone or tablet. Many seniors have been left behind by technology, but the Community Access Program (CAP) has a solu-tion for this. Well-meaning adult children have pur-chased their aging parents a communication gadget, then given them a crash

course which is too fast and too full of jargon for the elderly to understand. Then they depart, often leaving their senior relative more confused than before the lesson. The technol-ogy becomes a source of fear and discomfort, in-stead of its intended pur-pose of keeping in contact.

This is a common problem according to Lisa Bjarnason, the Community Literacy Coordinator at Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

“I just love showing the seniors the simplest thing of copying and pasting or setting up email. They are wide eyed and so thrilled at being able to do this,” Bjarnason said.

She talked about the great fear many of her old-er students have in mak-ing dire mistakes that they won’t be able to fix. Bjar-nason comes from a teach-ing background and en-joys sharing her passion for

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unteers his time at the CAP office, Garth Morehouse said, “You get to meet lots of different people, you can use the computer if you don’t have one at home and you can help other people if you know what the problem is that they might be having.”

The CAP site offers many different services, from fax-ing and photocopies to ESL on Tuesday afternoons and drop-in individual help with computer issues. There are three part time employees also providing a summer student job every year but is otherwise volunteer-run.

New volunteers are always welcome and a few more are needed. The hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Access is off 1 St NW in the School Board Building. For further infor-mation, call (250) 265-3363.

CBAL offers free computer literacy programsTrisa shanks

Arrow Lakes News

The Arrow Lakes Arts Council presented A Christmas Celebration on Sunday at the Bonning-ton Arts Centre. Pictured are all of the performers including musicians, soloists and choirs. Photo by Trisha Shanks

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Many people prepare for the arrival of Christmas months in advance. � e � rst traces of wrapping paper and decorations arrive in stores as early as September, transforming the holiday into a much more secular celebration than its modest Christian beginnings.

Despite Christmas be-ing an important date in the lives of today’s Chris-tians, the holiday failed to gain prominent status until relatively recently. Research indicates that as late as the 19th century, Christmas was not even a legal holiday re-quiring a day o� from work. � at’s why 19th century readers of the classic Christ-mas tale, “A Christmas Car-ol,” were not shocked at Bob Cratchit having to work on Christmas Day. � e United States Congress used to meet on Christmas Day be-cause it was not a national holiday. In 1836, Alabama became the � rst state to o� -cially recognize Christmas, but it didn’t become a legal holiday across the country until June 26, 1970.

Today’s Christmas cel-ebrations include traditions from around the world. Some ascertain that it was the Church’s doing to sched-

ule Christmas at a similar time to the pagan festivals, such as Saturnalia, that took place during the winter months. But many biblical scholars argue that this was not the case. Some pagan in� uences, such as holly and mistletoe as well as the burning of a yule log, have long been a part of Christ-mas traditions.

Santa Claus is one of the more recognizable symbols of Christmas. He is based on St. Nikolas of Myrna, an area that is part of mod-ern-day Turkey. St. Nikolas is the world’s most popu-lar non-Biblical saint and is one of the saints most portrayed by artists. Early depictions of St. Nikolas show him as a stern man who delivered his share of discipline. Eventually, those depictions changed to show a figure more as-sociated with generosity. Throughout history there have been characters from around the globe, such as the Viking deity Odin, who were precursors to Santa Claus. Myth states that Odin rode his eight-legged flying horse in the winter. Odin gave out gi� s to well-behaved children and punishments to those

who misbehaved. Children would � ll boots or stock-ings with treats for the � y-ing horse.

Regardless of the origins of Christmas, today it is hard to deny that Christmas is a commercialized success. It is a national holiday not only in the United States but also in other areas of the world, and it is best known for the tradition of giving presents to others. In fact, many people head to the stores well in advance of the Christmas holiday to purchase all of the presents on their shopping lists. � e shopping season tradition may be traced back to the time of World War II, when it was necessary to mail gi� s early to the troops serv-ing in Europe so that they would be able to open them in time. Merchants realized that this concept could be used when gi� ing troops as well as private citizens, re-minding shoppers to make their holiday purchases ear-ly so they could mail them to relatives near or far. As a result, the advanced shop-ping season was born.

Although many people feel Christmas begins when the � rst bag of tinsel ap-pears on a store shelf and

ends when the last present is opened on December 25th, the true religious holi-day does not coincide with merchant schedules. While most people are bustling to and from department stores and malls, Christians are participating in Advent, which was traditionally a solemn season of re� ection and fasting. Christians are supposed to spend Advent preparing for the birth of Jesus Christ and the joy that ensues during the weeks leading up to December 25.

Similarly, the joyous time of Christ’s birth is a day of celebration that does not end on December 26 but continues for 12 days until the Epiphany, also known as Little Christmas, when Magi were reported to have visited the infant Christ and give him gi� s. Although the more traditional day for gi� -giving would seem to be on the Epiphany, by the time that day arrives many people have already taken down their Christmas deco-rations.

Christmas is a holiday steeped in many di� erent traditions, and many peo-ple have their own ways of celebrating all through the month of December.


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This is a combined service with the Arrow Lakes Alliance Church, visitors, and our community. All are welcome!

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Wednesday, December 24th, 7 p.m.

St. Marks Anglican ChurchDecember 21 at 7 p.m.LESSONS AND CAROLS

Christmas Blessings

In many ways, secular celebrations garner more attention than religious gatherings during the holiday season. But all it takes is a little digging to � nd religious services to � ll our calendars come the month of December.

Midnight MassMany Christian churches commemorate Jesus Christ’s

birth with a special midnight Mass on December 24. Some Christians wait until the clock strikes midnight to place baby Jesus � gurines into their Nativity scenes a t home. Midnight Mass may bring entire communities together to share the holiday season message of joy and peace. Mid-night Mass also may feature awe-inspiring performances by church choirs or private performers who lend their talents to the festivities.

Christmas pageantsIn some areas, children play integral roles in recreating

the story of Christmas. Private Catholic schools may o� er performances of Christmas pageants that explain the Na-tivity and other events leading up to the birth of Christ. Parents and extended members of the family can enjoy a re-ligious experience while also sharing praise for their young-est performers.

Volunteer effortsHouses of worship may organize clothing drives, holiday

meals, toy donation collections, and many other commu-nity events this time of year. Volunteer to lend a hand at such events, which can help to remind you that the holiday season is one of giving.

Community candle lightingJewish celebrants may participate in a community-

sponsored hanukkiyah (Chanukah menorah) lighting cer-emony. Although candles or oil is traditionally burned for Chanukah, many public places use an electric system for safety and convenience. � e lighting has a schedule based on tradition and ritual. A Chanukah candle lighting service can bring the religious experience alive for many involved.

CarolingChristmas caroling, which likely evolved from the British

tradition of wassailing, has largely fallen out of favor. How-ever, many close-knit towns and communities still include caroling among their traditions. Caroling can be a great way to spread holiday share cheer. Although carols are of-ten a blend of religious and secular tunes, many people � nd their faith is revitalized by joining their friends and neigh-bors to carol during the holiday season.

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CommunityArrow Lakes News Thursday, December 18, 2014

At the inaugural meeting of the Regional Dis-trict of Central Kootenay (RDCK) board this morning, Karen Hamling was chosen as the first female chair in its 49 year history.

Hamling has been the mayor of Nakusp since 2005 and was recently re-elected. She defeated East Shore director Garry Jackman to become chair.

Hamling encouraged the board to “continue to work together for the benefit of our respective communities and residents.”

She thanked the board for giving her the hon-our.

“We have a lot of work to do. We’ve been set a good pace and I’m looking forward to working with everyone and I will sit down with each direc-tor to find out what their concerns are. You won’t find me doing a lot of debating during meetings. I’m here to run the meetings. I will have an opin-

ion occasionally but I’m not here to debate your issues.”

She told the Nelson Star the she hopes people remember that everyone on the board is also a taxpayer.

She is joined by Castlegar mayor Lawrence Chernoff, who will once again serve as vice chair, after defeating rural Nelson director Ramona Faust.

By board policy, the elections are conducted by secret ballot and the totals are not made public.

Hamling replaces John Kettle, who did not run for re-election following 12 years as a director and four years as chair.

Hamling acknowledged both she and Cher-noff are municipal representatives, but assured the board that both municipal and electoral areas would be “represented equally” at the table.

Hamling is the 11th chair in the regional dis-trict’s history. Her election comes on the heels of Deb Kozak’s election as mayor of Nelson — the first woman to hold the post in the city’s history.

Karen Hamling (right) has been chosen as the new Regional District of Central Kootenay board chair. She is the first woman to hold the position. Lawrence Chernoff (left) was re-elected as vice-chair. Photo by Tamara Hynd

RDCK’s first female chairTamara Hynd

Nelson Star

The RDCK Board has rati-fied agreements with CUPE Locals 2262 (Castlegar Are-nas, Aquatic Centre and Land-fill Attendants) and 748 (Cres-ton and District Community Complex).

Both agreements will see CUPE staff receive a 1.5 per cent increase, retroactive to

March 1, 2014.However, the agreements

expire February 28, 2015. Joe Chirico, General Man-

ager of Community Services said he believes that reaching an agreement again before this date is up should not be too difficult.

“I think we have a good re-lationship with our employees and usually our negotiations are very cordial and produc-

tive.”Chirico said he hopes to

have the discussions begin sooner rather than later.

Karen Hamling, RDCK Board Chair said, “We are pleased with the outcome of the discussions with the CUPE Locals in Castlegar and Cres-ton. We commend our bar-gaining team and that of each Local in agreeing to terms that are fair and equitable.”

RDCK ratifies CUPE contractsCHris sTedile

Arrow Lakes News

For many employ-ers, it’s already time to start thinking about recruiting students summer.

Through the Gov-ernment’s Canada Summer Jobs pro-gram, small busi-nesses, public sector and not-for-profit or-ganizations have our support in creating jobs for secondary and

post-secondary stu-dents.

By hiring students, employers benefit from the fresh per-spective and new ideas they bring to the workplace. Young Ca-nadians will gain valu-able, on the job expe-rience. Investing in students benefits our community, economy and society as a whole.

It’s a win-win for both students and employ-ers.

The employer ap-plication period for Canada Summer Jobs 2015 is now open. Ap-plications are avail-able at servicecanada.gc.ca/csj and must be submitted by January 30, 2015.

Since 2006, the Government of Cana-

da has helped over six million young Canadi-ans receive experience, training, and skills needed for better jobs.

I strongly encour-age employers to ap-ply for funding and give students the op-portunity to develop the skills and gain the work experience they need to be successful, now and in the future.

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROMTHE COUNCIL & STAFF

OF THE VILLAGE OF NAKUSPPlease note the following holiday schedule:

NAKUSP SPORTS COMPLEX: Closed December 25, 26 & January 1st, 2015.

Public Skating: Admission: Adults $2, Youth $2, under 5-free

HOLIDAY ICE SCHEDULE:Regular ice schedule from December 23 to January 2 except closures

on December 25 -26 & January 1, 2015.Junior Hockey 8:00 am - 9:30 am $2Senior Hockey 10:45 pm - 12:00 pm $5Public Skating 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm $2

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Please check with Arena Staff 250-265-4500 or 250-265-1171 for more information.

VILLAGE OFFICE: (91 1st Street NW):The Village office will be closed at noon on Wednesday, December 24th and

Reopen on Monday, December 29. The office will be closed on January 1st, 2015.

PUBLIC WORKS:Garbage pick up for December 26 will be moved to December 29

all other garbage pick up remains on regular scheduled days.Recycling pick ups December 4th & 18th

Public Works office will be closed December 25th, 26th, and January 1st, 2015.Emergencies Only- 250-265-3861

HOT SPRINGS:December 23 – normal winter hours 10:30 am to 9:00 pm

December 24 – open at 10:30 am to 5:00 pm onlyDecember 25 – open at 10:30 am to 5:00 pm only

December 26- open regular hours of 10:30 am to 9:00 pm

Winter Wednesdays- November to March excluding Statutory Holidays

NAKUSP FIRE DEPARTMENT:The Nakusp Fire Department wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.

Please be holiday safe: be careful with candles and electrical overloads.Remember to change smoke detector batteries

In an emergency call 911

March 12, 1929 in Nolalu Ontario.

It is with great sorrow we announce Helen’s passing on November 29, 2014 in the Arrow Lakes Hospital. Sadly predeceased by her sister

Betty (Owen) and eldest daughter Grace (Rick), Helen has left her pain and su� ering behind surrounded and comforted by her family and friends. Helen’s loving husband of 66 years Onni Matt and their children, Dan (Lynne), Betty (Richard), Julia (Kent), Emily (Cyril), Matt (Barb), and Jodi (Bill) miss her greatly. Also missing their Mummu and Isomummu are her 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Her dear brother Harry (Norma) and many nieces and nephews also mourn their loss.Helen’s garden was precious to her and all of us, as gallons of canned fruits and veggies were passed on every year to family and friends and all the many jars were � lled with much goodness and love. A very practical person who didn’t like to see things thrown away she found many ways to reuse items, “a recycler,” before recycling was trendy and cool. Also an avid knitter, from the many pairs of socks and slippers we all cherish, to the special bed spreads for all her children and the personalized afghans for her grandchildren. From socks to slippers, from afghans to bedspreads she made sure that her love kept us warm when she couldn’t be there, all were created and given with love. Mummu always had cookies for all who visited and made hundreds of dozens of her special perogies for weddings and reunions. � e legacy of her famous pickled beets, HP Sauce, and perogies will live on through the recipes that have been shared with family. For us a memory of her love freely given.Our Mom, Mummu, and Isomummu will not be forgotten as she leaves behind a legacy of love. Always to be remembered for her caring heart, her never ending support, her honesty, her high moral standards and commitment to family and friends, as was her ever present humor, quiet wisdom, and especially the unconditional love for all her family. Always appreciative when any of her “kids,” or “grandkids” called or visited, never would she complain that calls or visits were not often or long enough. She always enjoyed family get to gathers and welcomed the many visits by all. Fiercely independent, her illness was very di� cult on her as it prevented her from being independent and from helping others out.Mom, Helen, Mummu, Isomummu will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. A celebration of life will be held in Nakusp on International Women’s Day, March 8th, 2015. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.valleyfh.ca. In lieu of � owers, please donate to the charity of your choice as Mom always liked and wanted to help others.� e family would like to express their appreciation to the doctors and sta� at Arrow Lakes Hospital for their care and comfort of Mom through this di� cult time.

March 12, 1929 in Nolalu Ontario.

Helen Grace Maja

In loving memory


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Hail to the rescuers� e Kootenays are famous for the oppor-

tunities to explore nature and enjoy the great outdoors — all year long.

From hiking and biking, to skiing and snowshoeing, and sailing to swimming, we have it all.

But along with those great opportunities also comes dangers. As with any recreational activity, there are some risks involved. Injuries can occur, as can more serious troubles includ-ing becoming lost or stranded.

Sometimes these situations end with fatali-ties.

Last week, a skier went missing in the Whitewater area in Nelson.

Despite Search and Rescue e� orts, there was no sign of the man. A� er three nights in the cold many thought the rescue mission would soon change into a recovery.

But this search eventually had a happy end-ing.

Although he was alone, in the wilderness for three nights, rescuers found the skier, alive and mostly unharmed. It’s a tale of survival that has to be admired.

It also highlights the great work that search and rescue volunteers do throughout the Koo-tenays.

It’s a job that can be thankless at times. � e volunteers that make up the various search and rescue teams in the area are on call and always answer the bell when someone is lost.

� ey leave their homes and their families to help others reunite with theirs. It’s not an easy job and there is no pay. All they get is the sat-isfaction that they’ve helped someone survive. Sometimes, they don’t even get that.

� e happy ending in Nelson is not always the case. Many times these rescuers are called on to retrieve the bodies of those who could not be found in time. A far more sobering task.

While police and � re� ghters o� en receive praise, search and rescue personnel perform important missions, for no pay.

� ey deserve our thanks.

Our View

Seniors’ Column

The following is some good news for those of us who live on a low in-come, who are seniors or who have a disability.

The Province of British Colum-bia, in association with the Federal Government is currently offering a program entitled Home Adapta-tions for Independence (HAFI). This program provides financial as-sistance to eligible applicants who wish to continue to reside in the comfort of their own homes.

As we grow older, our physical needs begin to change. Along with this, may be our need to modify our home environment by adapting the home’s accessibility with the overall intention of promoting safe and in-dependent living.

If you or a member of your fam-ily is experiencing difficulty in per-forming day-to-day activities, the HAFI funding assistance program may be available to help. There are qualifications levied including completion of an application form which explains the applicants’ in-come level, value of the property and various adaptations which are directly related to your disability or diminished abilities.

Included items to be considered are ramps for ease of accessibil-ity such as easy-to-reach work and storage areas in the kitchen includ-ing ramps, hallway or stairway handrails, level handles applied to doors as well as walk-in showers with grab bars or bathtub grab bars and seats.

All adaptations should be perma-nent and fixed to the home although some exceptions can be made for equipment designed to improve ac-cess to existing parts of the dwell-ing such as bath lifts. Note however,

supportive care such as portable aids like walkers and household appliances are not eligible, nor are emergency repairs to roofs and fur-naces or maintenance work.

Financial program assistance of up to $20,000 per home may be available. The exact amount is based on the cost of materials and labour necessary for the required adaptations. If the home is rented, the landlord can apply for the grant on your behalf. The assistance awarded arrives in the form of a grant or forgiveable loan, however ,it is important to note that you first must be qualified to take advantage of the program and that the applica-tion must first be approved before the funds are forthcoming.

Contact BC Housing (Home-owner Protection Branch) at 604-646-4789 for further information. To request the application forms be mailed out to you, call 604-646-7055. Download the documentation from www.bchousing.org.HAFI.

MARILYN BOXWELL

Seniors'column

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Community Arrow Lakes News Thursday, December 18, 2014

Newly elected school trustees for SD 10. Pictured from L to R: Quinn DeCourcy; Loralee Brekke, Vice-Chairperson; Pattie Adam, Chairperson; Judy Struck; and Rayn Butt-Grau. Photo by Tamara Hynd

December 19, 1924 What was, without a

doubt, the best formal par-ty held in Nakusp in recent years was staged last Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. W.G.M. Hakeman, Miss Hunter, H. Dore, F.N. Gismore and R. Blackbourne were the hosts of the evening. � e party was held in the Masonic Lodge, which was full of beautifully dressed young maidens, an orchestra from Revelstoke, and a dance � oor that was packed all night. Paper hats were given to ev-eryone and later, horns and balloons were distributed amongst the crowd. Supper was served in a novel man-ner, with candles and � owers decorating the tables. Miss Bebe Brown gave a splendid fairy dance while Mrs. F. Rushton sang a lovely song.

December 20, 1934 Members of the Na-

kusp Golf Club took ad-

vantage of the Badminton Club’s refreshment hour and gathered in the Opera House on Saturday evening December 15, to take part in the presentation of the Club’s Cups for the past season. � e gentlemen’s cup was this year presented by the donor, H.H. Davis, who in his interesting way, passed the Club’s premier cup over to Ben Parkinson, winner of the past season’s cup competition. President George Martin called upon the Club’s Vice-president, Ralph Islip to present the Lindburg Cup to Miss Norma Granger, local lady champion for the past sea-son.

December 21, 1944 � e regular monthly

meeting of the Arrow Lakes Board of Trade was held at the Bluebird Café Monday, December 18 with the at-tendance of 10 members.

And Miss Saniforth, Dis-trict Health Nurse was present. She said she was amazed to � nd young people on the streets af-ter eleven o’clock at night and to hear that in the summertime they are out until morning. � is had a detrimental e� ect on the health of the children and also created many social problems. She suggested a curfew was needed and believed the Board of Trade be the institute to organize it. A� er a long discussion, it was decid-ed that a letter with that resolution be sent to the Attorney General.

December 23, 1954 A public meeting called

for Monday evening in the Legion Hall, Nakusp by H.W. Herridge, MP and R. Harding, MLA., drew a crowd of close to 200 people coming from as

far away as Castlegar, Slo-can City, Burton, Arrow Park, Silverton and New Denver. � e meeting was called for the discussion of the Celgar Licence and the Kaiser Dam. Herridge out-lined the potential of hydro power development on the Columbia River and the interest of organizations in the U.S. in develop-ing such. He speci� cally reported on the Kaiser proposal to raise the level of the Arrow Lakes to the 1948 � ood level.

December 24, 1974 In Mae Taylor’s report

of New Denver activites she said the Slocan Lake Golf Club’s youngest golf-ers Neil Tattrie, James A. Greer and James W. Butlin, were seen playing golf on the course on December 12, and played what would now seem as their last nine holes of the season.

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Classroom decorated for Christmas, Galena Bay School, 1942. Muriel Cameron was teacher. L-R: Eileen Mell, Joan Mell, Melba Shaw, Alec McKay, Margaret McKay, Pat McKay. Photo courtesy of Arrow Lakes Historical Society

The 2014 Fish and Big Game Trophy Entries must be delivered to Hank Scown (250-265-4137) by

December 31, 2014 in clean condition to be scored and recorded for the Annual Awards.

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February 28, 2015. Check us out on or web site at nakusprodandgunclub. com

Meetings are held the last Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the lower level of the Senior Citizens Hall.

Merry Christmas!Happy Fishing &

Hunting to everyone.

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What’s happening in NAKUSP LEGION?

Our lounge opens at: 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. 2 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday

All Members and Guests welcome!

Come out and Support our Meat Draws which are held every Saturday at 4 p.m.,5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Nakusp Hospice Society will sponsor the Meat Draws for May.

Did you know that you can purchase all your lotterytickets in the Legion? Includes 649, BC49, Lotto Max etc!

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Meat draws are held every Saturday- 4PM, 5PM & 6PMDecember meat draws sponsored by the Nakusp Legion.

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All members and guests welcome!

Did you know that you can purchase all your lottery tickets in the Legion?That includes 649, BC49, Lotto Max etc!

Games night - starts at 7PM on Friday

Turkey Bingo will be held on Dec. 18thTurkey Meat Draw on Dec. 20th

Bingo - every Thursday night! Doors open at 6pm starting at 6:30pmThe Legion still has vacancies for the Sunday drop-in Bingos

Royal Canadian Legion Br. #20 Nakusp_________________________________

What’s happening in NAKUSP LEGION?

Our lounge opens at: 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. 2 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday

All Members and Guests welcome!

Come out and Support our Meat Draws which are held every Saturday at 4 p.m.,5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Nakusp Hospice Society will sponsor the Meat Draws for May.

Did you know that you can purchase all your lotterytickets in the Legion? Includes 649, BC49, Lotto Max etc!

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Mix & MatchAdults $8.50 each

Youth/Seniors $8.00 each (example: 4 adult passes and 1 Youth Pass = $42.00)

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

Phone: 250.265.4528

Holiday Gift Passes

available to purchase for stocking stuffers

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.


The Falcon’s Cup hockey tour-nament is fast becoming a tradition-al mainstay on the Nakusp sports calendar. Enjoying its third consec-utive year of competition, the 2014 cup is set to see five teams faceoff at the Nakusp arena during the De-cember 20 weekend.

Organizer Mark Macaulay is stoked for this year’s competition.

“We have five goalies and five captains doing the draft on Friday night and enough guys signed up to field five teams,” Macaulay said.

Modeled after the Kaslo Jambo-ree, Macaulay brought the tourna-ment concept to Nakusp after he ar-rived in town for his RCMP posting in 2011.

“I was talking about the game to some of the guys and they jumped on board. They were really excited and we ran with it and it was a hit right away,” Macaulay explained.

The core concept of the tourna-ment is creating an opportunity for current community members and

Nakusp hockey alumni to gather for a weekend of exclusive Koote-nay hockey. Having the parameters of participation in place keeps the tournament local, and more person-able for the fans.

“Yeah, its fun, the hockey — the whole works, but for me, what I en-joy the most is it brings a lot of fam-ilies together at Christmas time.” Macaulay explained, adding, “One of the best moments last year was I was in net and I looked out at the ice and saw all the James brothers and their dad on one line. That was nice, you know, just bringing people together.”

The tournament also acts as a vehicle to raise money to support the Nakusp Minor Hockey orga-nization. The first year push man-aged to raise enough money to purchase swank looking jerseys for minor hockey, each of which sport a Falcon Cup patch. Last year the tournament broadened its scope by naming teams after health related charities with the winning team, Heart and Stroke, making a donation to their name-

sake. 2013 also saw the addition of the popular shoot-out competition that was decidedly won by Ryan Bateman.

This year the Falcon Cup orga-nizers are not sure what the team names will be, but they have orches-trated the addition of a shoot-out to decide the outcome of tied games at the end of regulation time. There is also talk of taking advantage of the local engraving opportunity to up-grade the Falcon Cup to include the names of past winners.

Macaulay is looking forward to working with Zac Wethal, a man who “knows how to organize,” as well as all of the other volunteers that make the tournament a reality.

Macaulay would like to thank the stellar efforts of Donna Rebman, who champions the organization of the necessary beer gardens that help grease the wheels of competition; Val Scott for her dedication in the time keeper’s box; Minor Hockey for their support; and the Nakusp com-munity whose attendance makes the whole affair an entertaining donny-brook.

Naksup loves its Falcon hockeyRYAN WILLMAN

Arrow Lakes News

Community/Sports

Council HighlightsThe first official meeting of the newly inaugurated Village Council took place on Monday, Dec. 8. May-or Karen Hamling presided over the meeting attend-ed by Councillors Len Heppner, Ulli Mueller and Tom Zeleznik.

NACFOR BoardThe Nakusp and Area Community Forest Board was appointed as moved. The Board is comprised of Kathy C. Smith, Lee-Anne Marshall, Cameron Leitch, Paul Peterson, Frank Poirier, John Cann and Tom Zeleznik.

Well PumpCouncil approved the purchase of an additional 75hp pump, to replace the current 50hp pump in Well #2, and that the extracted 50hp pump from Well #2 be desig-nated as a backup in the event one of the well pumps

becomes inoperative. Pre-installation, the system re-quires some electrical and other upgrades and the staff was directed by Council to proceed. The 75hp pump is a large expenditure but Council hopes that this upgrade with a backup on hand will also serve as a preventative measure for any future failures during the height of wa-ter usage in summer.

AKBLG Conference Planning CommitteeMayor Hamling and Councillor Ulli Mueller were ap-pointed to sit on the committee formed to plan the Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Govern-ments conference being hosted in Nakusp in April 2015.

Meeting ScheduleThe Council agreed to the meeting schedule for 2015 as stipulated in the agenda, which is two Mondays a month beginning January 12, dropping to one per month for July, August and September and then resuming two un-til December 14, 2015.

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SportsArrow Lakes News Thursday, December 18, 2014

Chuck BennettPublisher, Arrow Lakes NewsEmail: [email protected]: 250-354-7471

Dear Valued Reader;

On behalf of the whole team at the Arrow Lakes News, I would like towish you and your family a very merry and joyous Christmas season.

I also would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for your continued support of our newspaper. We love being part of this community and we wouldn’t be able to do that without your support. We are truly grateful.

This is the time of year when we at the Arrow Lakes News re� ect on the past year, all that has happened, all we have accomplished, all our ups and downs. A year inour business, in our community, is an endless parade of people, places and events— and we just love it. We strive to be a mirror of the community, as well as therecorder of the ongoing history of our cities and region.

I would also love to hear any feedback you might have for us. At the bottom of thisletter is my email address and my direct phone number. Please feel free to let meknow how we are doing — what we are doing well and what we could get better at.

We can’t imagine doing what we do without you, our readers, our key partners inour enterprise. Your readership means the world to each of us. Thanks to you weget to do what we love — work, live and play right here at home.

As a way of saying thank you, please feel free to use this letter anytime in 2015 to receive a free two-week classi� ed ad in our paper.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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our business, in our community, is an endless parade of people, places and events— and we just love it. We strive to be a mirror of the community, as well as the

I would also love to hear any feedback you might have for us. At the bottom of thisletter is my email address and my direct phone number. Please feel free to let meknow how we are doing — what we are doing well and what we could get better at.

We can’t imagine doing what we do without you, our readers, our key partners inour enterprise. Your readership means the world to each of us. Thanks to you we

As a way of saying thank you, please feel free to use this letter anytime in 2015

Members of the Nakusp Secondary School ski and snowboard team attend-ed a meeting in Revelstoke last Friday to discuss the details of hosting the 2015 BC School Sports Ski and Snowboard Provincial tournament. The event will be co-hosted along with Salmon Arm Secondary School and will be held at the Revelstoke Mountain resort ski hill in early March.

Salmon Arm put in a bid to host the

2015 provincial race event during the tournament AGM at last year’s host site in Whistler. The host school and hill rotates around the province every sec-ond year while every other year Whis-tler has agreed to host unconditionally. Nakusp approached Salmon Arm, of-fering to co-host the event.

Ski coach and teacher Chris Stor-mgren represented Salmon Arm, and Athletic Director and ski coach Ryan Willman (from Nakusp) attended the meeting. Revelstoke Mountain Resort was represented by Dan Sculnick as

well as three members of the Revel-stoke Ski Club.

The meeting revolved around the construction of a Snow-Cross race course and the location of the Giant Slalom course. The Revelstoke Ski Club has agreed to facilitate the design and construction of the race courses as well as provide the required certified mar-shals to sanction the event. Revelstoke Mountain Resort was incredibly ac-commodating and even seemed excited at the prospect of constructing a Snow-Cross race course on their mountain.

The provincial event will take place March 2 to 4 and will host school ski teams from all regions of B.C.

The Nakusp Secondary School ski and snowboard team operates under the umbrella of the Summit Lake Rac-ers and will begin on-snow practices January 10. Last year at the Whistler provincials the NSS combined girls and boys ski team placed sixth out of nine participating schools and the combined boys and girls snowboard team placed third out of four partici-pating teams.

Ski and snowboard provincialsRyan Willman

Arrow Lakes News

Reminder that this weekend is the Falcon’s Cup Tournament at the Arena!!! Come out and cheer on your favorite hockey team.

December 18 Curb-side Recycling Pickup. Please have your blue bag out and ready for pickup by 7:30 a.m.

December 18 Mother Goose @ Nakusp Public Library 10 to 11 a.m. Parents and babies welcome.

December 18 Nakusp T’ai Chi @ the Legion 10 to11 a.m. Call Ruth 265-3353.

December 18 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 18 Everyone is invited to attend the Arrow Lakes News Open House from 1 to 3 p.m. Come enjoy a hot chocolate, meet and mingle with the staff, and vote for your favorite cookie. The winning recipe will receive a beautiful gift basket donated by Heather from Treasure Trove Kitchen & Gifts. All submitted recipes will be published in the Christmas Edition of the Arrow Lakes News.

December 18 Bingo @ Nakusp Legion. 6 p.m.

December 18 Murder Mystery Night @ Nakusp Youth Centre. 6 to 10 p.m. For more information contact Cassia @ 265-2000.

December 18 Badminton @ NSS Gym (Use gym door) for NSS students and adults. $3 drop in rate or $30/year + $15/yr insurance membership fee. Be-ginners welcome. Bring racquet and non-marking indoor shoes. For more information call 265-3326.

December 18 African Drumming Group @ NaCoMo at 7:15 p.m. Bring your own drum. New drummers welcome.

December 19 School District #10 closed for winter vacation. Will re-open January 5, 2015.

December 19 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 19 Christmas Movie Night @ Nakusp Youth Centre. 7 to 10 p.m.

December 20 Community Choir practice @ Sad-dleback Church. 1 to 2:30 p.m. For ages 19 years and up. Cost is $7 on your � rst practice only. For more information contact Marilyn Massey @ 250 265-4087.

December 20 Children’s Christmas Party @ Na-kusp Legion at 2 p.m. Free tickets available at Bon Marche’ Dollar Dollar and the Legion.

December 20 Meat Draws @ the Nakusp Legion. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. This months proceeds go to sup-port the Figure Skating Club.

December 21 Customer Appreciation Day @ Na-kusp Home Hardware & Home Building Centre. 10 to 4 p.m. Come enjoy snacks, refreshments and give aways.

December 21 AA Meeting 5 to 6 p.m @ the Terra Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more informa-tion call 265-4216.

December 22 & 23 Jr. Shinny @ Nakusp Arena. 8 to 9:30 a.m. Sr. Shinny from 10 to 12 p.m.December 22 Strong Start @ Strong Start Building at NES. A school based early learning program for ages 0-6 years. 9 to 12 p.m.

December 22 Bridge @ Nakusp Senior’s Centre, every Monday 1:15 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $2.50, and beginners welcome.

December 22 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 24 Coffee and goodies @ the Senior Centre in Nakusp. Every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m.


Silent auction at Cut Rite Meats that will run until Friday December 19. All proceeds will go to Sarah Aspeslet’s family. Photo by Chantel Carter

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Two local ladies have partnered to organize donations for the chil-dren le� behind by the

recent loss of their young mother. On Monday December 8, Sarah Aspeslet, age 36, succumbed to cancer leaving behind two children, aged seven and 15. Local women Jill Cann and Stephanie Dieterman knew Aspeslet and have joined forces to arrange for � nancial assistance in her memory.

Unable to work for the last several years due to illness, Aspeslet had been trying to generate donations for medical supplies and treatment costs, but when she was given just 18 months to live, the focus of her fundraising switched to creating memories. Her dying wish was to provide her family with a trip while she was well enough to accompany them.

“A vacation, somewhere out of the country. Something they will never forget,” Aspeslet said in a September interview with the Arrow Lakes News. “� e bills and rent come � rst of course but I hope there is potential for a family vacation.

If there is anything le� over, we will take whatever holiday we can get.”

Aspeslet’s condition declined more rapidly than doctors could predict. Unfortunately, she never got to take that sunny vacation with her kids.

When asked about her choice to become an organizer Dieterman said, “Part of living in a small community kind of makes everyone friends — in a sense, that’s what’s great about our town.”

Cann and Dieterman are responsible for the donation jars around Nakusp at di� erent locations.

“� e money that’s raised will go to her partner and chil-dren to help them with whatever they need. � e silent auc-tion would have not happened had it not been for Jill Cann starting all of this as well as all of the wonderful donations from local businesses.” Dieterman said.

� ese women aren’t the only ones pitching in to help out. Aspeslet’s friend Jessica Godtmark is involved in organizing an event to be held in the new year at the Leland Hotel.

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� ursday, January 22.Deadline to submit photos is Friday, January 16, 2015.

[email protected] | 250-265-3841

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Photography prowess, social media best practices and creative layout skills are an asset. Candidates must be willing to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

QualificationsThe successful applicant for this position will be a key contributor to the print and online product.• You should have a diploma / degree in journalism, and / or related experience.• Knowledge of basic Photoshop and InDesign are a must. A valid driver’s licence and reliable car are required.

Black Press is Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 1,500 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

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� e Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-oper-ative (the Koop) is inviting resi-dents from Nakusp, Creston and Castlegar to participate in their Focus Group sessions address-ing the delivery of community social services programs.

� e sessions are set for Janu-ary 2015 and an honourarium of $40 and refreshments will be provided.

Says Koop Executive Coor-dinator, Prudence Elise Breton, “We are aiming for a diverse group of 6-8 residents in each municipality. We are looking

forward to learning more about how the public perceives com-munity services organizations through this project.”

“We are encouraging indi-viduals to apply who are 21 or older, have resided in the region for 5 years or more and who are not currently employed (or do not have immediate family em-ployed) by a social services orga-nization or related Ministry.”

� e project requires a time commitment of one evening — 1.5 to 2 hours. To apply to participate, email [email protected] to request an application

form go to � uidsurveys.com/surveys/thekoop/2014-focus-group-survey.

� e Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-op-erative is a member based or-ganization and works toward a vision of thriving community social service agencies, improv-ing the quality of life in the Koo-tenay Boundary region through an active, e� ective, and credible network. � e Koop delivers and co-ordinates resources and ser-vices provided by and for its members. For more informa-tion, visit www.thekoop.ca.

Dance on the Kusp’s Jazz class for seven and eight year-olds. Front row, L-R: Dharia Phillip-son, Emily Friedenberger, Nadine Mackenzie, Riley Clark.Middle row: Brody Raskob, Avery Hughes, Hannah Mackenzie, Madison ClarkBack row: Miss Makayla Tiendl, Miss Cassia Parent. Missing: Brenyn Groenhuysen and Alanna Minchin. Photo by Trisha Shanks

Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-op Seeking Participants for Focus Groups

VILLAGE OF NAKUSPJanuary 1 to December 31, 2015 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE:

COUNCIL MEETINGS 6:30 pm in Council Chambers (91 1st Street NW)

January 12, 2015January 26, 2015

February 10, 2015 – TuesdayFebruary 23, 2015

March 9, 2015March 23, 2015April 13, 2015April 27, 2015May 11, 2015

May 26, 2015 – TuesdayJune 8, 2015

June 22, 2015July 13, 2015

August 24, 2015September 14, 2015

October 13, 2015 - TuesdayOctober 26, 2015

November 9, 2015November 23, 2015December 14, 2015

Committee of the Whole Meeting will be scheduled as needed

The Village of Nakusp may change the meetings location to the Emergency Services Building at 300 8th Ave. NW, such meeting changes will be advertised.

The Council of the Village of Nakusp invites public consultation in the preparation of the Village’s 2015 Five Year Fiscal Plan. Council has begun holding budget meetings and welcomes public input from member of the community with regards to items of concern they would like to see addressed in the budget.

No Meeting Scheduled:July 27 and August 10- Council breakSeptember 28- UBCMDecember 22- Christmas

2015 ConferencesAssociation of Kootenay Boundary Local Government-April 22-24, 2015- Nakusp BCFederation of Canadian Municipalities- June 5, 2015- June 8, 2015- Edmonton ABUnion of BC Municipalities- September 21-25, 2015- Vancouver BC

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Arrow Lakes News, December 18, 2014