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Burton’s Gail Detta awarded Queen’s Jubilee medal

Nakusp CAO responds to Delterra engineer

Responding to a letter to the editor that Delterra Engineer-ing’s Trevor Shephard wrote to the Arrow Lakes News, Nakusp CAO Linda Tynan agreed that Shephard did good things for the Village, but said there were differences of opin-ion as far as other issues went.

Although Shephard believed it would have cost less to have him complete the Nakusp water treat-ment project, Tynan disagreed.

“Like all contracts we enter into there are complexities and manage-ment and council determined it was in the best interest of the village to terminate him,” said Tynan, who added that it was his perspective that costs would have been lower if the Village had retained Delterra

Engineering, and it differed from the Village’s.

When asked about changes in staff and additional projects which led to delays in projects that Del-terra Engineering was responsi-ble, Tynan said they were separate issues from the reasons for the ter-mination of the company.

“I think they’re indepen-dent issues,” said the CAO, who acknowledged that staff turn over

and increased environmental reporting requirements did contrib-ute to delays in Village projects.

“But that wasn’t the final reason for terminating his contract,” she asserted, stating there were larger picture issues. “The Village took all of that into account and under-stands that, but over and above that we had other issues.” Tynan declined to comment on details sur-rounding the issues.

“There are always ups and downs,” she said, noting that “it’s never a comfortable situation” when contractors are terminated.

“The fact is, Trevor did really good things,” the CAO stated, “but he got paid for them too, and that’s why he doesn’t get a lot of extra credit.” Tynan pointed out that like any contractor, Delterra Engineer-ing was paid for his work.

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The Burton Seniors put on a fine spread Dec. 13, with a twist. This year in addition to the fine food a Queen’s Jubilee Medal was served up to local force in the community, Gail Detta.

After the many salads, turkey, ham and dessert had been savoured by the well-dressed crowd, Paul Peter-son got up to “say a few words.” A few of his words which included the announcement that Gail Detta had been awarded the Queen’s Jubilee medal surprised both the diners and Detta herself.

Detta, who moved to Burton in 1968, jumped in when she arrived in the little town and started volunteer-ing in the community, contributing in many ways, some of which Peter-son read out to the audience. When she came to collect her award, the room stood and gave her an ovation of appreciation.

“I gave Paul some information for the medal, but he had said there was no guarantee, and then I completely forgot about it,” said Detta.

Detta, who organized the eve-ning’s entertainment, soon moved on from the award to a slide show of historical images of Burton scanned from Whistlestops Along the Colum-bia. The slideshow was the precursor to a series of skits Detta wrote and wrangled local people to take part in.

The Burton Boys were portrayed

by Curtis Stenseth, Garney McLean and Bob Robins, two of which left to find gold and women in the Barker-ville gold rush. The next skit had three local women in a saloon with spittoon and a table holding a liquor jug complaining about a rule that kept men and women separate.

The third piece had a Burton shop-keeper read out the letter that she had been sent by Hydro telling her that she had to relocate to either Fauquier or Nakusp, and that Burton wouldn’t exist after the flooding of the val-ley. A murmur ran through the audi-ence watching the monologue, and Detta said yes, that was how it hap-pened: Hydro had given Burton res-idents a month to decide where they were going to move. Clearly they had other ideas, and the town still exists to this day.

Another skit had Brian Harrop playing John McCormick Senior, and there was a bit of to-doing about the fact that Mr. McCormick wouldn’t be calling himself “senior” until there was a junior around. Mr McCor-mick, Sr., had been a member of of the Burton agricultural co-operative which had produced fruit and vege-tables until the prices became so low that farmers could no longer afford to grow and export food.

The night was filled with more his-torical skits and laughter in the warm and cozy community hall while out-side the snow continued to fall, cov-ering the little town in a silent white blanket.


Gail Detta was awarded the Queen’s Jubilee medal by RDCK Area K director Paul Peterson at the Burton Senior’s dinner. The award was just the beginning of the fun. Below left, Detta with her award, and right John Banta interprets John McCormick Sr. Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News

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Final Village council meeting

Another brief council meet-ing wrapped up the year for the Village of Nakusp on Dec. 10. There were still a few ques-tions about proper procedures from the new councillors, but the meeting moved along smoothly.

Banners are here

The much-anticipated Nakusp banners have been ordered, and

mayor Karen Hamling had one on hand to show to council. The banners have the Nakusp logo–an ‘N’ coloured in green and blue to look like mountains and sky–on a white field. With one side reading “Welcome to the Village of Nakusp: Beauty. Pas-sion. Balance.” and the other to “Visit Nakusp Hot Springs: Relax. Refresh. Return.”

Breakwater discussion

CFO Rob Richards and the

mayor sat down with BC Hydro to discuss building a breakwa-ter before sending a letter to the Comptroller. Hydro’s estimate was that it would cost $2.2 mil-lion to build a breakwater, said Hamling, who was confident that it wouldn’t cost that much. Ken France, president of the Nakusp Launch Club, has done an informal study with other Club members into the costs to replace the rotting parts of the existing breakwater which has been passed on to Hydro. The estimated cost of their project is in the order of $90,000 said mayor Hamling.

Mayor as advocate

In her report, the mayor men-tioned she had met with Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community Service’s Tim Payne to talk with him about Halcyon House and to let him know that she can act as advocate in her position as mayor.

CRT meetingThe Columbia River Treaty

Local Government Commit-tee heard the information that George Penfold brought as a result of his Social Economic Benefits and Impacts Study around land values and compen-sation issues. The same informa-tion was give at the CRT meet-ing Nov. 29 in Nakusp.

“The committee continues to have teleconference meet-ings every two weeks to ensure that the issues brought forward are being addressed,” the mayor wrote in her report to council. “I encourage everyone to visit the CBT website and the govern-ment website for information on

the treaty process.”

Another Nakusp-Kaslo bus?

The West Kootenay Regional Transit is working with the Inte-rior Health Authority to put in another run between Nakusp and Kaslo, the mayor told coun-cil, but there were no changes planned for Nakusp transit.

Busy day for Santa

Councillor Guy Duchaine said the Chamber of Commerce-organized Celebration of Lights was well attended, with sixty people in line at one point to get their picture with santa during the day.

BR+E Vivien Berry has received

the funding from the Columbia Basin Trust to go ahead with the Business Expansion and Reten-tion Study, Duchaine reported to council.

Councillor Mueller also reported that the Business Retention and Expansion proj-ect spearheaded by Vivien Berry will be tweaking the existing survey, which is geared more for manufacturers, to make it appro-priate for smaller businesses.

Water forum grants

Nakusp Free Carbon Neu-tral Kootenay has small commu-nity grants of $500 to $1,500 for

Mayor Karen Hamling and Public Works manager Mike Pedersen hold up one of the new banners, designed by Beth McLeod. Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News


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forums about water to be held in the village, said Duchaine.

Hot Springs pro-spectus

Councillor Joseph Hughes reported that the Hot Springs Advi-sory Committee is working on a prospectus for potential inves-tors. The Committee is working to determine the best way to market the Springs as well, and is finding Diana Brooks, Regional Economic Development Manager with the province, an invaluable help.

Hazardous waste away

Councillor Ulli Mueller reported on the RDCK Resource Recov-ery Committee Nov. 14 meeting, where all the directors agreed that the hazardous waste pick-up was well-received and should continue on in the future. There was a dis-cussion about rotating the loca-tion of the pick up so all tax pay-ers in the region get an opportu-nity to access a drop off site close to home. Once the budget is deter-mined, the details of the next haz-ardous waste pick-up will be deter-mined.

Fond farewell to Paula Rogers

Counc. Mueller announced that Nakusp Library Chair Paula Rog-ers will be stepping down at the end of this year.

“It was bittersweet,” said Muel-ler, who said Rogers has been a wonderful chairperson and will be sorely missed. A new chair will be taking her place in January.

NACFOR up and running

Councillor Tom Zeleznik gave an update of NACFOR business, which is back on, now that the roads have frozen up and are in better shape. Falling, skidding and hauling is all a go, which is good news, said Zeleznik, particularly now that logs are fetching a better price these days.

Biomass presentation

Kevin Weaver, Economic Development Manager for Cran-brook and Diana Brooks will be coming to present the Biomass Project to NACFOR and NADB Jan. 16, 2013, said Zeleznik. NAC-FOR is hoping to invite as many groups as possible for the presen-tation.

Bylaw needs more work

Counc. Duchaine inquired why the Good Neighbour Bylaw is still on the table.

“This has been on the table for a long time,” he pointed out.

“It’s going to take a lot of research,” replied mayor Hamling, noting there were many details that staff were going to have to research before the bylaw could be approved.

The formation of the bylaw came in response to complaints about vermin and refuse on some properties in the village, said Ulli Mueller.

Mayor Hamling said she hoped the bylaw would be in effect by the summer.

2013 Council schedule

The schedule for 2013 council meetings is now official. Mondays are the day the Village council and mayor will meet, unless there is a holiday or an intervening event, in which case the council will con-vene Tuesday. The schedule will be published in the paper, so get your scissors out.

Committee shuffle

Some councillors will be tak-ing part in different committees. Counc. Duchaine will be departing the NADB and joining the EMBC. Counc. Mueller will be leaving the Hot Springs Advisory Commit-tee and added to the NADB, and counc. Zeleznik will be on the Hot Springs Advisory Committee and removed from the EMBC.

Woodstove ex-change again

The Village of Nakusp will be sending a letter to the RDCK say-ing they will be taking part in the RDCK Woodstove exchange pro-gram in 2012 and that the Village will be funding up to 10 stoves. This means that Nakusp residents have an opportunity to apply for a

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The historicity of Jesus is fraught with controversy. To start, at the very time of Jesus’ alleged birth, the village in which he was reputed to have been born, Beth-lehem, was where King David ruled over Israel 970 years before. Time and again the New Testa-ment and various hymns, partic-ularly Christmas carols, try to impress upon Christians the fact that Jesus “is of David’s line.”

In actual fact the gospels give two different versions of Jesus’ genealogy. Matthew uses the direct lineage approach through the father, and ignores the fact that there was no human father, but nevertheless accords Jesus the title of Prince of Judah, a title which assumes that Joseph was his father. Luke, on the other hand, traces Jesus’ lineage

through Mary and avoids the con-troversy. Christian apologists, a very busy segment of the Chris-tian community, accept that Mat-thew traces through Joseph and Luke through Mary.

The date of Jesus’ alleged birth was certainly not when Christians celebrate it on December 25. This date is only three or four days after the Winter Solstice, aka the shortest day of the year, a tradi-tional pagan (not to be confused with atheist) festival marking rebirth, renewal and all that good stuff.

It is most unlikely that the shepherds in the area around Bethlehem would be tending their flocks outside due to the biting cold of late December in that part of the West Bank. The overnight temperatures can, and do, fall regularly to zero degrees Celcius, with high humidity measure-ments making for a bone-chilling environment. But Christianity, not to be outdone by hordes of previous parvenu gods chose this time of year to celebrate the birth of their entry in the One True God race.

There is no doubt in my mind that Christianity received a colos-sal boost by Emperor Constan-tine’s conversion to the faith, the first Roman emperor to be con-verted, and his organizing of the Council of Nicaea in 325AD.

Another column in 2013, before Easter which falls on the last weekend of March, will deal with the Crucifixion, or should it be Crucifiction, and the Resurrec-tion.

My own view is that Jesus is an idealization – he is a combina-tion of all that should be perfect in a man (perfection is not nor-mally a male attribute) and the fictional Jesus had no manly fail-ings - that we know of.

In closing, I would like to share an anecdote from my child-hood. In the Derbyshire village where my paternal grandparents lived, there was an elderly bache-lor called Jabez Wells, an atheist. He had lived with his widowed sister until her recent death, upon which he had been asked to leave her rented house by the owner, so he purchased a small cottage in the village, which had not been lived in for several years.

The Church of England Vicar was making his rounds of the vil-lage one morning as Jaby was working in his garden. The Vicar leaned over the cottage fence and said, ”It’s wonderful what the Lord can do in a garden, isn’t it Jabez?” Without missing a beat old Jaby retorted, ” Ye shoulda seen it when ‘e ‘ad it to ‘isself Vicar, ‘twere a roight bloody mess!”

John PerkinsA Rational View

Just who was Jesus?John Perkins asks how much we really know about Jesus as a historical figure. have we even got his birth date right?

Unimpressed by CRT blitzkriegEditor,What a refreshing article from

the self-described newcomer Sonya Dann. I hope she contin-ues on in this vein for sometime.

The information blitzkrieg over the last couple of years regarding the potential expiry

date of the Treaty is entirely one-sided, self-serving fatuous drivel.

What could one expect from BC Hydro who build dams, the Columbia Basin Trust who depend on Keenleyside power for their existence (no conflict of interest here!), the B.C. Govern-

ment who have disregarded this area for decades and our bom-bastic southern neighbours who planned, participated in and prof-ited from the valley’s destruction.

Lance GunnlaugsonBurton, B.C.

Why question violence?

In 1963, Stanley Milgram published what he found in his experiments that measured the willingness of subjects to obey orders from people they per-ceived as authority figures. In the experiments, volunteers were made to inflict a series of electric shocks that progressively increased in voltage to another person they could see or hear react with pain (the wired-up victim wasn’t actually being shocked, they were told to act as though they were).

Milgram devised his study just at the time Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann was on trial. The question how so many people could carry out inhuman acts of cruelty in concentra-tion camps was on the minds of many, and Milgram’s study was one attempt at finding an answer.

The answer he did find was deeply disturbing, and deeply human. Under the command of people they consid-ered authorities, experimental volun-teers would administer what appeared to be deadly levels of electricity to the victims. Because volunteers who gave shocks could see or hear the pain they caused, the effects on their men-tal state was profound. Milgram had discovered that every day people were capable of committing atrocities under certain conditions.

In the wake of the massacre in Con-neticut last week, many people are asking again, how could this hap-pen? And why does it continue to hap-pen over and over again? What could motivate anyone to do something so horrifying?

The Milgram study doesn’t give answers to our southern neighbours, shocked and demoralized by the recent violence. No one is standing over these young men who decide to pick up a gun and kill. But asking the question why is a good start. The vio-lence doesn’t stop at the border, as anyone who remembers the Dec. 6, 1989 Ecole Polytechnique massacre knows.

Does the moral responsibility lie with a culture swimming in the glori-fication of violence? What is the effect of technology that keeps people out of contact with one another?

Variations on Milgram’s study showed that as the victim’s presence increased (seen or heard), the more likely the participant wasn’t going to comply with the authority figure’s commands. The reality of what they were doing was unavoidable.

If people these days are more likely to have contact that is mediated by technology where there is a screen interface instead of a human face, is there a reduced sense of responsibility or compassion?

There may have been mental health issues involved in the choices that led to the killing in Conneticut on Dec. 14, certainly. But there is no harm in ask-ing ourselves what part we may have to play in a society where violence is frequently portrayed as the correct course of action. If there is some part of the horror that we can examine and change, even if only in our own hearts, let’s start now.

Claire ParadisYour Editor

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Let’s resolve to make it a real Happy New Year

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if world leaders resolved to look at life in a different light this New Year?

They could follow the example of Bhutan. In 1971, the small country, nestled in the Himalayas between China and India, rejected the idea of gross domestic product as the measure of progress. Instead, leaders focused on gross national happiness.

The idea is finally gaining traction around the world, and I’m humbled and pleased to be involved with a global ini-tiative to promote it.

World leaders took the con-cept seriously enough to hold a United Nations Conference on Happiness in April 2012, and Bhutan was recognized for its environmental leader-ship at the recent UN climate summit in Doha, Qatar.

Life isn’t perfect in Bhu-tan. It’s a poor country where most homes don’t have elec-

tricity. Crime is increasing and climate change is mak-ing life difficult for the farm-ers who provide much of the landlocked country’s food.

Still, according to the Guardian, life expectancy in Bhutan has doubled over the past 20 years, almost all children now go to primary school and the country has been improving its infrastruc-ture.

Bhutan has also enshrined environmental protection and intergenerational equity in its constitution. The Right to a Healthy Environment is another initiative I’m excited about.

The David Suzuki Founda-tion and I have been working with environmental lawyer and professor David R. Boyd and Ecojustice to promote the idea in Canada. Boyd’s book, The Right to a Healthy Envi-ronment: Revitalizing Can-ada’s Constitution, offers a wonderful analysis of where the world’s nations now stand on the concept, as well as strong arguments for why Canada should join the more than 140 nations that have put environmental protection in their constitutions.

Caring for the environ-ment can help achieve gross national happiness in many ways – by giving our children a more secure future, improv-ing human health, ensur-ing resources are available to meet the needs of citizens,

offering recreational and spir-itual connections with nature and giving people a sense of pride and respect for the natu-ral systems that keep us alive and healthy.

There’s more to happiness than just having a clean envi-ronment – and Bhutan has yet to get there.

According to research for the UN Conference on Happi-ness, “The happiest countries in the world are all in North-ern Europe (Denmark, Nor-way, Finland, Netherlands).” Although these countries are wealthy, the study points out that money isn’t the only fac-tor, as happiness is decreasing in countries like the U.S.

“Political freedom, strong social networks and an absence of corruption are together more important than income in explaining well-being differences between the top and bottom countries,” the researchers write. “At the individual level, good mental and physical health, someone to count on, job security and stable families are crucial.”

Note that the happiest countries all have healthy economies and robust social programs.

We can also look at how various countries responded to the recent economic crisis.

Those that bailed out banks and reduced social spending are facing the same kinds of problems as before. Iceland approached its massive finan-

cial meltdown in a way that was pretty much the opposite of that taken by the U.S. and Europe, refusing to rescue its banks and increasing social spending, among other mea-sures.

Iceland still has problems, but it has recovered faster than other nations, and its social safety net remains strong. Inequality has been reduced, and the crisis spurred citizens to propose and develop a new constitution, which is being considered by parliament.

There’s an old saw that says the definition of insan-ity is to keep doing the same thing over and over expecting different results. In the case of leaders who focus almost entirely on economic growth and corporate interests, it’s a recipe for disaster.

As George Monbiot recently wrote in the U.K.’s Guardian, “In return for 150 years of explosive consump-tion, much of which does nothing to advance human welfare, we are atomising the natural world and the human systems that depend on it.”

As light gradually returns to the north and we celebrate a season of sharing, our lead-ers could brighten all our lives by considering what really makes our societies strong, healthy and happy.

I wish you all good health and happiness for the holiday season.

David SuzukiScience Matters

Editor, As we approach the holi-

day season, I reflect back on the past year as your Member of Parliament and the learning curve that comes with federal politics.

We as Canadians are blessed to live in one of the best coun-tries in the world. We are able to say that we can travel freely from coast to coast to coast and enjoy the abundance that Can-ada has to offer.

We can share in the natural beauty that Canada has to offer.

The splendour of our country ranges from the west coast and its awesome sunsets, through the Rocky Mountains, across the wheat fields of the prai-ries to the great lakes , and then onward to the St. Lawrence seaway and scenery of the east coast.

We can be proud that we live in a country where we rec-ognize two official languages and that our history reflects the importance of working together in both languages.

I can say that although pol-

iticians may not always agree on issues that affect Canadians, they all have the best interests of Canadians at heart. Having said that, we live in a country where everyone has the right to their opinion and can voice their concerns without persecu-tion.

Canada continues to be a melting pot country, by which we have many cultures who now call Canada their home. We are proud to boast such a multi-cultural society which shows the world that we can

live, work and learn from each other’s culture.

I am honoured to be your Member of Parliament, to lis-ten to your concerns and bring them forward and have them discussed in our nation’s capi-tal.

From my family to yours, I wish you a very joyous holiday season and Happy New Year. May you be blessed with good health and prosperity in 2013.

David Wilks, MPKootenay-Columbia

Holiday greetings from MP David Wilks

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With November 11th just passed, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Nakusp for their attendance at the Remembrance Day Service, Parade and at the Cenotaph.

Thanks to the generosity of the businesses and the general public for their contribution to our poppy campaign which made it a very successful one. Did you know that the money raised through the Poppy Campaign and other fundraisers does not stay within the Legion? All money generated goes directly back to the community.

I would like to thank Alice Smith, the canvasser’s that volunteered their time, the community choir, Padre Guy Duchaine, Padre Captain Baxter “408”, Kathleen Fox, Rene Goodman, Talasa Larder, Gerry Conway, Richard Cann, Claire Paradis, the students who participated in the Poppy poster & literary contest as well as the teachers that made it happen.

I want to also thank the members of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary that provided the luncheon. I would be remiss if I didn’t thank the “408” Tactical Helicopter Squadron and the Engineer Squadron of Trail as they made our Remembrance Day a very special day.

On behalf of our veterans, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #20, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Nakusp and District for supporting us and showing respect during this time of year.

We hope to see you throughout the year at the other activitieswe are hosting, as well as during our 2013 Poppy Campaignand at the Remembrance Day ceremonies.

Respectfully,Poppy Chairperson Cheryl Truax andthe Royal Canadian Legion of Nakusp

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There’s a new movement afoot to keep wealth circulating in communities called the Ten Per-cent Shift, and it’s getting local business people excited.

Many of us already know that it has been a tough time for local retailers, but many of us lured by the call of what appears to be a wider selection of seem-ingly cheaper goods out of town might not understand the broader effects of keeping shopping dol-lars in Nakusp.

The idea behind the Shift is to try to keep ten per cent of money spent outside of the community in town, and the website gives not only good reasons to try but also some handy worksheets to figure out what your ten per cent is.

The ten good reasons to search locally for goods and services found on the Ten Percent Shift

website start with the fact that spending money in your commu-nity keeps the money there. The website says that nearly 70 per cent of money spent locally stays in town, as opposed to zero when money is spend out of town.

Spending money locally encourages shop owners to improve service and selection, the website also says, and allows for more local ownership and jobs.

Instead of having everyone in town driving to the Okanagan or Nelson and Castlegar, the web-site says shopping locally is also greener, with gas-burning trips being made by truckers rather than individuals in private cars.

Local businesses are more prone to support community groups than those at a distance, Ten Percent Shift points out. As many people in non-profit groups around town know, local busi-nesses are frequently behind

donations of more than just money.

Shopping locally also supports a thriving community centre where people are not only spend-ing money but also visit and share time, too. In a way, shop-ping locally is also about building more of a sense of community.

The Ten Percent Shift cam-paign isn’t aiming for a total transformation over night, but asks people to consider spending ten per cent more in town. If you factor the cost of gas to get to a larger urban centre replete with shopping choices, that’s really not that much.

On Wednesday, Dec. 19 you’ll have more time than usual to up your percentage because many Nakusp merchants are staying open late for your shopping plea-sure. Come find those last min-ute Christmas presents and spend your money on your community.


Have you seen this art?

If you or someone you know is the recipient of a unique carving this Christmas, you might want to check that it isn’t one of Kootenay’s Most Wanted.

Sometime between Nov. 24 and 26, a unique custom piece of art was

stolen from the yard of a Castlegar res-idence, RCMP announced Dec. 12.

In 2010, Castlegar artist Robert Hubert carved four mushrooms of various sizes out of a single tree trunk, creating the distinctive sculpture.

The carving was created by Hubert to pay honour to his best friend Gino Sammartino, who had passed away in 2006.

The large fungus-themed sculp-ture has special meaning to the wid-owed spouse of Mr. Sammartino, who would like to have it returned to her. Unfortunately, adding insult to injury, an antique wheel barrow was also stolen from the property and RCMP believe it was used to transport the 150 lbs of sculpted wood art.


This unique mushroom carving was stolen, along with an antique wheelbarrow, from a Castlegar home and is sorely missed. Photo courtesy Castlegar RCMP

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Merry Christmas

On Wednesday, the students of Nakusp Elementary School treated a capacity crowd to a wide variety of holiday entertainment. Each group had a different theme and celebrated different elements of the season. The kindergarten and grade one classes performed a Christmas Alphabet series of readings, dressed in a variety of festive outfits—reindeer, elves, and even Christmas trees paraded across the stage. Their theme was Christmas celebrations from around the world and from other cultures; singing Feliz Navidad rounded out their part of the pro-gram.

The grade four and five classes brought out the grass skirts and leis for some Hawaiian Christ-mas fun. The entire group played Jingle Bells in unison on the uku-lele, with acting Principal Walter Posnikoff accompanying with his own skills on the ukulele as well.

Students then really got into the spirit of things as they danced to Mele Kalikimaka.

Next up was a short play by the grade three class: Willy Claus. It tells the story of the little son of Santa Claus. Another quick set change enabled Santa’s sleigh to be pulled around the stage for their part of the program.

In a change of pace, Mrs. Boswell’s kindergarten class part-nered with the grade six class for a tribute to John Denver. They read the poem Alfie the Christmas Tree and sang To Be Wise,”with the older students standing behind the younger ones. Some had their hands on the shoulders of the kin-dergarten students lending a feel-ing of family and closeness.

Bringing some cultural bal-ance to the program was the grade three-four presentation of a First Nations-themed segment, with a variety of regions of Canada being represented. Small groups of students described how various First Nations groups would thank

“mother earth” for the things they needed.

Concluding the night, the grade seven group presented a “live trailer” for their play “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” The main performance will be at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Decem-ber 20 at the Bonnington Theatre. They described the pageant as a “play within a play” about some misbehaving kids. From what we saw, it looks like a humorous take on Christmas and will fea-ture some very entertaining char-acters.

This was the first NES Christ-mas program in two years. Last year’s program did not take place due to the teachers’ strike; teach-ers were not leading any extra-curricular activities during that time. Many parents were encour-aged to attend the dress rehearsal earlier in the week to lessen the crowds at the main performance, but it was still a packed house for the evening show.

By Craig SavageSpecial to the Arrow Lakes News

NES kids stage holiday celebration

It was a night of holidays from cultures all over the globe at Nakusp Elementary Dec. 12. Clockwise from above, the kinder-garten and grade one classes bring world celebrations to life; two Hawaiian dancers; Walter Posnikoff rocks out on ukelele along with the students; grade four and five stu-dents bust out their hula moves to “Mele Kalikimaka.” Craig Savage/Arrow Lakes News

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Student holiday performances shine

A few more pictures from the NES concert. Above, Santa Jr. and a tough entourage; below, hilarity ensued. Craig Savage/Arrow Lakes News

Students and families enjoy an evening that included hula danc-ing, beautiful dresses, Walter Posnikoff as MC, kids dreaming of presents that Santa might bring, and older students sharing with younger. Craig Savage/Arrow Lakes News

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Wednesday, dec. 19FELDENKRAIS WITH TYSONLearn how to move in ways that will improve the quality of your life. At 90 5th Ave in Nakusp (NaCoMo Wellness Centre). First class free; begins 9:15 a.m. Contact Tyson Bartel 250-226-6826 or [email protected] for more info. STORY TIME AT NAKUSP LIBRARY Listen to a story for kids between 10 and 11 a.m.SENIORS’ COFFEE From 10-11 a.m., and the Serenaders are on stage from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.DROP-IN HOCKEY IN NA-KUSP Bring your own equipment and the rink is yours for $2 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CON-CERT Starts at 1:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall.PUBLIC SKATING The rink is open to skaters 3-4:45 p.m.; $2. ZUMBA At the Legion 6-7 p.m. for $5, plus a one-time fee of $20. For info: www.mariewrede.zumba.com.ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSMeets at Terra Pondera, 97 2nd Ave in Nakusp, 7 p.m.

Thursday, dec. 20TAI CHI AT THE LEGION Be-ginners’ class begins at 9:30 a.m.

PUBLIC SKATING The rink is open to skaters from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3 - 4:45 p.m. for only $2.BINGO AT THE LEGION Every Thursday, try your luck at bingo. Doors open 6 p.m.BADMINTON At NSS Gym 7 to 9 p.m.; $30/yr or $3/ drop in, Plus $15 insurance fee. Beginners welcome. For more info: 250-265-3326.

Friday, dec. 21DROP-IN HOCKEY From 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the arena.PARKOUR/FREERUNNING CLASSES FOR YOUTH At the Nakusp & District Sports Complex at 200 8th Ave NW, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact Michael Garvey: 250-265-1778 or [email protected] Adult Children of Alcohol-ics; meets at 97 2nd Ave NW (Terra Pondera) at 8 p.m.

sunday, dec. 23PUBLIC SKATING The rink is open to skaters from 3:30-5:00 p.m. for only $2. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meets at Terra Pondera, 97 2nd Ave in Nakusp, 5 p.m.

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Nakusp Hot Springs holiday hours: Dec. 24 10 a.m. - 5 p.m; Dec. 25 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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Nakusp Community Concert rings in the holidays

It was an afternoon of Christmas songs and music in Nakusp during the Arrow Lakes Art Council’s by-dona-tion Community Concert. The Bon-nington was filled with audience and performers in the midafternoon.

Sickness caused the cancella-tion of the Savage School of Music’s youth contribution, but the show went on, continuing with a series of string pieces. The violin, viola and piano

came together with a range of expe-rience. The youngest member of the group, Holly Hughes, played a 1/16 violon.

Sabine Mocikat and Sheila McGin-nis played three pieces, including Schumann’s Soldier’s March.

The Fauquier singers dressed in red and black were up next, and regaled the audience with an assortment of seasonal medleys as well as the less traditional River Sing Your Song, a lovely meandering piece.

Music filled the second half too.

The Community Concert featured the Fauquier Singers (above), and string players (below). Below right: Marilyn Massey and Ruth Bumpus string in Christmas; below left: Sabine Mocikat and Sheila McGinnis. Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News

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Fireworks will be available to celebrate New Year’s Eve this year.

The Nakusp General Store will be selling the bright delights from Dec 24 to 31, but you’ll have to have a permit to buy them if you live in town.

In order to set off fireworks in

town, you have to be 18 or older and have written permission by the land owner.

The window for whooping it up with fireworks is narrow: they can only be let off between 12:00 and

12:30 a.m. on New Year’s Eve. “This is a trial run,” said Fire

Chief Terry Warren, who said what happens this year will deter-mine if there will be celebratory lights in the sky over Nakusp in

the future. The General Store’s Val Scott

posted the requirements on Face-book and asked that people be safe and responsible so fireworks can be made available next year.


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M a y 2 0 1 2 — W e e k 4 You don’t like to pitch a fit, but if you want to be heard, that’s what you’re going to have to do. Make your stance known, Capricorn. Only then will you get the action you seek.

Attention, Aquarius. Someone close to you has something to say, and they need you to listen. A home improvement project turns out better than expected.

It’s a tall order, Pisces, but it’s not impossible. Gather your supplies and the troops and get crackin’. A report receives glowing reviews just in time.

Please, Aries. You are a go-getter, but sometimes you go too far. Keep that in mind this week as you work with others to get a project off the ground.

Stop dragging your feet, Taurus. You know what needs to be done, so do it. The sooner you finish, the sooner you can move on to something you really want to do.

Pragmatic Gemini. You’re always looking to get things done well in the shortest time possible, but sometimes just won’t work. Patience is key.

Clarify, Cancer. Make certain you are understood on all accounts this week. Leave nothing to chance. A friend drops by with an unusual request.

Bickering rarely solves anything, so put a stop to the madness the first chance you get, Leo. You will get nothing done if you don’t.

A loved one has a meltdown, and you’re left to pick up the pieces. You can do it, Virgo, and you will do it well. A new do lifts spirits in more ways than one.

Clam up, Libra, and you will regret it. Prepare to present your idea and watch the sparks fly. The to-do list nears completion with an addition.

A change in attitude picks up the pace, and the team finishes well ahead of schedule. Bravo, Scorpio. Your efforts won’t go unnoticed.

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Aries, you may need to take a leap of faith when someone close to you asks for your assistance. Act � rst and ask questions later. It will be worth it.

Taurus, there is bound to be a learning curve when you begin a new job or a new task. Do not be hard on yourself if it takes you a little longer.

Gemini, thoughtful re� ection certainly may provide some of the answers you seek. But another way is to simply get out there and ask other people what they think.

Cancer, sad situations may come up, but you have a way of de� ecting the situation and showcasing the bright side of things. You may � nd you are a person providing support this week.

Leo, many opportunities to entertain family and friends are on the horizon. Honor all of your commitments and enjoy all of thefestivities.

Virgo, while you aspire to have many friends, you just may � nd that there are only a few special people who hold the strings to your heart. It is okay to keep them close.

Libra, sit down and enjoy some peace and quiet. You may enjoy the break from the frenetic pace you have been keeping the last few months.

Ever an ideas person, Scorpio, now you have to put some follow-through into those plans. You can likely � nd a few friends to join you on your next adventure.

Sagittarius, things certainly go on when you’re not around, but others may notice they just may not be as fun. You often lend joviality to anything you attend so spread your cheer.

Capricorn, bide your time and you just may end the year on a bang. Don’t be afraid to add other things to your last-minute wish list because your goals just may be met.

Aquarius, you enjoy social situations but that doesn’t mean you have to be the life of the party. Keep this in mind as you attend holiday gatherings.

Pisces, while others are thinking about what presents they want under the tree, you may be thinking of how to give back to others.

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Obituaries

Walter (Ollie) Lloyd CoatesAugust 27, 1936 – December 11, 2012

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our husband, father and grandfather, (Ollie) Walter Lloyd Coates. He is survived by Shirley, his loving wife of 52 years and by his children Laurie (Tony), Maureen, Lloyd (Cindy), Blaine (Christie), Michelle (Jason); his grandchildren Keely, Briena, Ashlee, Allison (Byron), Lucas, Mandy (Jason), Jeffrey, Chelsey, Chelsea, Lee and Brooke; great granddaughter Alyssa and ‘baby on the way’. He is also survived by his siblings Grace (Leno), Crossley (Sandi), Donald (Ellen), Garfield (Pat) and his sister-in-law Margaret as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Walter was predeceased by his parents Frank Coates and Agnes Coates Webb (Roy) and siblings William “Pete”, Dorothy “Dot”, James “Jimmy”, Robert “Tubby”, Shirley and Louise “Lou” and grand-daughter Stephanie. Born in Nakusp, Ollie spent his first 6 years on a small farm in Forest Glen just north of Arrow Park and lived the remainder of his years in Nakusp. As an active member of the community, he was pleased to be involved with developing the existing Nakusp Hot Springs. Aside from being with his family, Ollie’s was most at peace when he was out wandering the forest trails, creeks and enjoying the mountains and their views. A memorial services will be held in his honour on Saturday, December 22 at the Arrow Lakes Alliance Church at 12:30pm. All are welcome to come and help celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to a local charity of your choice.

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Association, an estimated 240 home � res involving Christmas trees and another 150 home � res involving holiday lights and other decorative lighting occur each year. By following a few simple � re safety tips you can keep electric lights, extension cords and power bars, candles, and the ever popular Christmas tree from creating tragedy. Christmas Trees: Keep the tree watered if it’s a natural tree. Select fresh trees. Check by bouncing the tree trunk on the ground. If needles fall o� the tree, it is probably old and a potential � re hazard. Holiday Lights & Electrical: Maintain and inspect your lights for frayed wires, bare spots, broken or cracked sockets, excessive kinking or wear before using. Do not overload electrical sockets or power bars. Look for CSA labeling on products which mean they have been held up to Canadian Standards Assoc testing. Use timers when possible to limit your usage of lights.Candle Care : Never leave a burning candle Unattended. Consider using battery operated � ameless candles. If you do light candles make sure they are in stable holders and place them where they cannot be easily knocked down. Never put lit candles on a Christmas Tree.Lastly Smoke Detectors save lives. Please ensure you have some in your house and remember to change the batteries. It is a good idea to change them semi-annually. E.G. Daylight Savings is a good time. From the sta� of all RHC Insurance o� ces we wish you a Happy Holiday Season and Best Wishes for 2013!

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Nakusp seniors have a grand time

Nakusp Seniors had a well-heeled and festive dinner Fri-day, Dec. 15 at the Legion Hall. The night saw the reins of pres-idency pass from Nancy Stewart to Heather Peters.

After the new president was announced, Stewart wished Peters “best of luck” in her new position and both were given a round of applause. The Seniors

Association Senior Executive were sworn in after dinner (tur-key with veggies, potatoes and gravy by Deb Guest).

After the moment of seri-ousness, Marie Wrede came in and demonstrated Zumba for the seniors. There were mixed responses to the Latin-infused performance, and probably few recruits to the high-energy exer-cise, for whom ballroom dancing might be a better match.

The neon-clad dancers were

the introduction to the rest of the evening’s entertainment. Skits and songs were on the docket, one of which was a hilar-ious and very memorable ren-dition of “There’s a hole in my bucket” put on by an unrecogniz-able Dawna Denning and Doreen Durocher.

The seniors outlasted this reporter who took her yawn-ing self home to bed and left the wiser folks to party the night away.


Seniors’ dinner servers and cooks get a round of applause from an appreciative crowd. Right: The presidents draw for the door prize. Below: Ange, one of the servers, takes a moment to smile. Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News

Zumba was an unexpected and high-energy part of the evening. Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News

Left: Diners fill their plates with a delicious traditional turkey dinner. Right: “Liza” and “Henry” discuss the finer points of buckets with holes. Claire Paradis/Arrow Lakes News

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Arrow Lakes News, December 19, 2012