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Golf 101: Teaching kids to golf See page 3 Barrel racing workshop See page 7 Mental health week recognized See page 3 HEALTH Mental 7 7819 5 5 0016 1 Thursday, May 7, 2015 arrowlakesnews.com • 250-265-3841 $1.25 PM40036531 Vol.94 Issue 18 TRISHA SHANKS Arrow Lakes News Taylor Aeichele takes a strike at the ball during the home tournament final. Photo by Katarina Koftinoff CALL CHANTELLE 250-265-3841 Since 1923 THE SOONER YOU ADVERTISE HERE, THE BETTER NAKUSP’s 510 Broadway St W, Nakusp, BC (250) 265-3662 Come in for all of your MOTHER’S DAY needs! WINTER HOURS: 8am - 7pm | 7 Days a week On Saturday evening, the Legion hall was buzzing with excitement as the ban- quet to honour some exemplary citizens got underway. Present were many past Citizens of the Year, Legion members, Ro- tary members and supporters of the hon- ourees. Emcee Dan Nicholson began the evening promptly at 6 p.m. with his open- ing remarks welcoming the attendees fol- lowed by the national anthem, sung by all. A turkey and ham buffet complete with all the trimmings was prepared by the Le- gion Auxiliary, aſter which the presenta- tions began. Incoming Rotary President Harry Ellens gave his congratulations and turned the microphone over to Delores Drebet, who was there representing the Honorable David Wilks, MP who was un- able to attend. She presented each of the honourees with a certificate on his behalf. Dr. Laurie Page spoke next, represent- ing Katrine Conroy, MLA of West Koote- nay who could not attend due to provin- cial legislature being in session in Victoria. Page stated, “Nakusp is extremely for- tunate to have such exemplary individu- als. ank you and congratulations to Rotary for 40 years of hosting Citizens of the Year. If we didn’t have our volun- teers, we wouldn’t be where we are. We are a community run on volunteers.” Chris Faint, who nominated Kathy Smith, presented the Rotary Citizen of the Year 2014 plaque to Kathy and her husband Len, citing a long list of contributions that they have made to the community including the rec commission, the rod and gun club, NACFOR, Music in the Park, PALS, the cross country ski club, and the bird count. Nakusp citizen of the year honoured • Continued on page 2 COUGARS BRING IT HOME Full story on page 6
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Golf 101: Teaching kids to golfSee page 3

Barrel racing workshopSee page 7

Mental health week recognizedSee page 3

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Thursday, May 7, 2015 arrowlakesnews.com • 250-265-3841 • $1.25 • PM40036531 Vol.94 • Issue 18

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Taylor Aeichele takes a strike at the ball during the home tournament � nal. Photo by Katarina Koftinoff

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On Saturday evening, the Legion hall was buzzing with excitement as the ban-quet to honour some exemplary citizens got underway. Present were many past Citizens of the Year, Legion members, Ro-tary members and supporters of the hon-ourees. Emcee Dan Nicholson began the evening promptly at 6 p.m. with his open-

ing remarks welcoming the attendees fol-lowed by the national anthem, sung by all.

A turkey and ham bu� et complete with all the trimmings was prepared by the Le-gion Auxiliary, a� er which the presenta-tions began. Incoming Rotary President Harry Ellens gave his congratulations and turned the microphone over to Delores Drebet, who was there representing the Honorable David Wilks, MP who was un-able to attend. She presented each of the

honourees with a certi� cate on his behalf. Dr. Laurie Page spoke next, represent-ing Katrine Conroy, MLA of West Koote-nay who could not attend due to provin-cial legislature being in session in Victoria.

Page stated, “Nakusp is extremely for-tunate to have such exemplary individu-als. � ank you and congratulations to Rotary for 40 years of hosting Citizens of the Year. If we didn’t have our volun-teers, we wouldn’t be where we are. We

are a community run on volunteers.”Chris Faint, who nominated Kathy Smith,

presented the Rotary Citizen of the Year 2014 plaque to Kathy and her husband Len, citing a long list of contributions that they have made to the community including the rec commission, the rod and gun club, NACFOR, Music in the Park, PALS, the cross country ski club, and the bird count.

Nakusp citizen of the year honoured

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Kathy Smith made her acceptance speech � rst, “I got the call about the award and thought, ‘you must have the wrong number.’ I want to thank my hus-band who is also my partner and a great support. He allows me the freedom to become as involved as I do.”

At the end of her speech, she was sure to remind everyone that the PALS plant sale is scheduled for next week, May 9, in the parking lot of Valley Foods. “We’ll be there starting at 9 a.m.” to which everybody laughed, because she was promoting one of her volunteer causes even during her own mo-ment in the spotlight.

To Kathy Smith, the honour was a humbling ex-perience. She sat down with the Arrow Lakes News prior to the ceremonies and said, “I don’t feel wor-thy of such an award when there are so many people that do so much. It has been said that it’s the same eight people dedicating their time but that’s not true. It’s a real honour to be selected, and then to be chosen.”

Len Smith said in his acceptance speech, “Kathy is a mover and a shaker. It’s a real honour to be nominated alongside her. She is incredibly orga-nized, enthusiastic, and honest. I appreciate the honour tonight because I represent the worker bees. You have a group of gi� ed people at the top, but you always need the people there setting up tables and cleaning the � oor. I am one of those. If she (Kathy) is there doing something, I am there too.”

Legion President Harvey Truax then present-ed Ken Williams with the Lifetime Achievement award, as nominated by nine di� erent parties. He was honoured for his contributions over many years

to the Arrow Lakes Historical Society, the museum, the golf course, the Legion, and most recently driv-ing the Minto medical bus for people who need to travel to Kelowna for medical appointments.

“When I was told I would be receiving this award, I thought, ‘you haven’t been here long enough or done enough.’ But when I think about it I guess I have been here for 40 years now. I am most proud of my work with the hospital board. I was the chair for nine or ten years,” Williams said.

Grade 12 student Taylor Aeichele, received the Youth Award — the � rst since 2008.

“I’ve spent a lot of my time giving back, and it’s a really nice feeling to be appreciated by the com-munity.” Nominated by Beth McLeod, Aeichele was recognized for her contributions to minor soccer, student council, the grad 2015 committee, student contributor to the SD10 committee of the whole, the Nancy Greene ski league and the Nakusp El-ementary School ski program, where she is a bit of an icon to the younger children. One of Aeichele’s biggest fans, Kate Watt, age 6 attended the award ceremony with her father to show her appreciation.

An open mic allowed members of the communi-ty to share stories and kudos to the honourees, a� er which a moment of silence was held to recognize past honourees who are no longer living.

Rotary Citizen of the Year Awards have been held annually since 1974 in Nakusp, and several re-cipients were present on Saturday. Incoming Presi-dent Harry Ellens said, “You don’t see them backing down. � ey are still out there, doing what is asked of them.”

Such is the mark of a person worthy of such an honour.

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Kathy and Len Smith honoured

Top: Delores Drebet, representing MP David Wilks presenting the 2014 Rotary Citizen of the Year award to Kathy and Len Smith for their outstanding volunteer contributions. Bottom: Dr. Laurie Page representing MLA Katrine Conroy, presenting Taylor Aeichele with the Rotary Citi-zen of the Year Youth award for her contributions to the school board, student council, minor soccer, Nancy Greene Ski League and the ski program at NES. Photo by Trisha Shanks

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� e issue of mental health is o� en misunderstood and the people who su� er can be afraid to be open about their conditions because of the negative reactions of others. Having a mental illness can be a burden when it comes to gaining and maintaining relationships, employment, friendships and housing. Openness and communica-tion can go a long way to combating negative stereotypes of those who su� er from these illnesses.

Sarah James, Community Integrated Health Services, Kootenay Boundary says, “We need to talk and teach our children from a young age that mental illness is normal. � e more we bring the facts around mental health out into the open, the less stigma.”

To become aware that an individual might be su� ering from an undiagnosed mental illness, there can be many subtle changes in various aspects of a person’s life. Some likely symptoms include: lack of appetite, loss of interest in things that are normally joyful, or sometimes it is a friend or a loved one that may notice changes. James suggests asking for help from a family doctor or local mental health resources site so that a person can be seen and a personal-ized treatment plan can be started. � e most important thing to remember is that it is an illness and there is no shame in needing help.

A source who requested anonymity based on concerns about

social stigma said, “It may be a long time coming, but I look for-ward to the day when a mental health issue is treated the same way as a physical malady. Someone who has a heart problem doesn’t su� er the judgement as does someone with bipolar disorder.”

Overcoming the negative stigma around mental illness means accepting there is something wrong. Next is � nding the courage to ask for help.

James says, “Self-care is very important and having a team of professional mental health clinicians including your own family doctor is very important. Take it a day at a time, make small attain-able goals and don’t beat yourself up if things don’t go to plan. Be open and honest with those around you so that they can support you. It is important to know that mental illness can happen to any-one at any time and you are not alone. Interior Health endeavours to ensure that high quality care is available to all people who live rurally.”

For those who may be su� ering in silence, or unknowingly, Interior Health provides free support for residents in the Arrow Lakes region. � ere are two clinicians: a registered nurse, and a so-cial worker. Services provided include intake and urgent response, adult short-term assessment and treatment services, case manage-ment, and seniors mental health services, outreach support, and clubhouse support groups. More information can be found at www.interiorhealth.ca under the Mental Health and Substance Use de-partments. Healthlink BC can give advice and make connections.

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Children in the Arrow Lakes have the opportunity to get their golf on thanks to an innovative and fun junior golf pro-gram o� ered by a local grandmother with a handicap of 8. For those who don’t play, the lower the number the better the golfer. According to golfsmith.com, men’s aver-age handicap is 16 and ladies’ is 29, just to o� er some context.

“I’m not a pro, but I am a pretty good golfer and I wanted to do something to en-courage the younger generation to become involved,” golf instructor Linda Henke said.

Henke and her husband Richard own

the Little Summit Driving Range, which is a� liated with the Nakusp Centennial Golf Club and open daily 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. between April to October. For $6., any-body can buy a bucket of balls and hap-pily swing away for an hour or more amid a spectacular 360 degree mountain view. Clubs are also available to rent.

Henke has been involved with the ju-nior golf program since retiring from her BCLC job in 2011. She is passionate about the game and hopes to inspire others to play. � e lessons are $50 or $60 for four sessions, depending on the child’s skill lev-el. � e programs di� er. Classes are small- four kids in each; beginners learn exclu-sively at the driving range. More advanced children start their sessions at the driving

range and then go on to play 9 holes with Henke coaching on the greens. Henke tries to group friends together in the same lesson, “to encourage them to enjoy it and to make friends who golf so that they can play together for a lifetime.”

“We don’t always make it to the end, but that’s alright,” Henke explained. � e students are getting used to playing a real game, how it works, golf etiquette and what the rules are.

“I hope that my drive turns the kids on. I want it to be fun for them. You can play anywhere at any time once you learn how. It’s a great skill to have,” Henke said.

� e sessions are o� ered in May and June each year and sign up is available through Nakusp Elementary School.

Golf 101: Start them youngTRISHA SHANKS

Arrow Lakes News

Grandmother Linda Henke took up gol� ng when she and her husband opened the driving range in Nakusp. She has been teaching children to golf since she retired in 2011. Photo by Trisha Shanks

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Hallmark would have us believe all moth-ers are soft, caring, giving and nurturing su-per humans who put their children before themselves and would never utter an unkind word. Her love is the deepest; she protects her children fiercely. A mother becomes chauf-feur, playmate, provider, protector, confidant, chef, counsellor, cheerleader, disciplinarian, role model, teacher, nurse, and if you are lucky, friend.

There are so many expectations on the modern mother: staying at home to raise children is criticized as not being “work”. Go-ing to work outside the home is criticized be-cause then “someone else is raising your chil-dren”. How does a mother win? Each woman must choose the right path for herself and be comfortable enough with her decision to de-fend it if necessary.

Praise to the mother who does it solo — not by choice but by circumstances, she finds herself alone to protect and prepare her chil-dren for life without a partner to help. This woman digs down deep and does what is nec-essary to provide financially and emotionally while running the household, taking care of the bills and, hopefully, remembering to take care of herself in the mix.

Some of us were born to mothers who did their best but weren’t able to give us the kind of foundation that prepared us for life. Com-ing to a place where we can forgive them their shortcomings and love them anyway, at least for the fact that they gave us life — is a gift that only we can give ourselves. Ultimately mothers are human too.

And for the fathers who are both mom and dad — your struggle is real. Providing a nurturing, emotional foundation to your children and fulfilling a domestic role tradi-tionally reserved for women isn’t easy. Tying your daughter’s hair up or kissing your son’s scraped knee doesn’t come naturally, nor does putting a hot meal on the table nightly yet somehow you make it work. Kudos.

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Mother’s Day

The Happy Forager CHANTELLE CARTER

One of my all-time favourite wild vege-tables is ready and waiting for the picking. My mouth waters even at the thought of it gracing my dinner plate. If you have never tried � ddleheads I strongly suggest you do so immediately. Fiddleheads can substi-tute almost any vegetable called for in any recipe. When steamed they have a ten-dency to be bitter like rapini, when boiled they have a milder � avour comparable to spinach or broccoli, or when sauteed they tend to taste like asparagus. When individuals state “� ddlehead fern” they’re most likely speaking about the ostrich fern. Not all ferns are edible so caution must be used in identifying the right spe-cies. Ostrich � ddlehead stalks are smooth and naked of any scales or wool, but the coiled tops are full of brown papery � akes. � e top side of the stalk (or, the part fac-ing the center of the rosette) has a deep, U-shaped trough running its entire length this is an important feature to look for. You crop � ddlehead ferns by gently snap-ping them o� when they’re at least 2 inch-

es o� the forest � oor. You can continue to harvest as long as the � ddleheads are still tender and the leafy portion of the frond is not yet unfurled. Remember to only take a couple from each plant so the fern can still prosper. As soon as you bring your bounty home they should be stored in the fridge; or for best results and longer shelf life, in cold water. And once you see what health bene� ts this gourmet forest green has to o� er, you will be gathering them in no time.

Health bene� ts of Fiddleheads:1. Good vegetarian source of omega-3

and omega-6 essential fatty acids, which is shown to enhance memory, enhance cho-lesterol levels and also help with weight loss.

2. Fiddleheads have shown to have as much as two times the antioxidant capac-ity of blueberries!

3. � e mixture of e� ective antioxidants combined with the heavy dose of omega 3 fats helps you to regulate the body’s in-

� ammation path.4. Great source of weightbalancing � -

ber as half a cup of � ddleheads contain 7g of dietary � ber. � e � ber in � ddleheads is ideal for anybody struggling with Ir-ritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) simply be-cause they need to be perfectly cooked just before consuming. � is will make � ddleheads calming and simply digested without any soreness, whilst curing the digestive tract.

5. Prevent cardiovascular disease as they include more than 30 per cent of the everyday requirement of niacin. Niacin boosts HDL cholesterol as well as aids in reducing LDL cholesterol to avoid arterial buildup as well as enhance circulation.

6. 120 per cent of recommended daily requirements of vitamin A which is ad-ditionally referred to as retinol. � is is important for the performance of eyes, kidneys, bladder and also membranes. Re-search studies suggest that natural foods rich in vitamin A help the body protect

For over a century, Burton May Days was the annual focal point of the community (Burton Beach Daze proudly carries on the tradition these days). Here, children watch as a boy plays a coin toss game, Burton May Days, John McCormack Memorial Park, Victoria Day long weekend, May 1972.

Photo courtesy of the Arrow Lakes Historical

Society

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against lung and oral cavity cancers.

7. Good Source of Macronutrients. In spite of being stu� ed with water, a 100 g serving of raw � ddle-head ferns has 5.54 g of carbohydrate as well as 4.55 g of protein. � is leads to 10% of an adults everyday protein requirement.

8. Fern shoots are a very good source of minerals and electro-lytes, especially potas-sium, iron, manganese, and copper. 100 g of fresh shoots contains 370 mg or 7 per cent of daily required levels of potassium. Potas-sium is a heart friendly electrolyte, which helps reduce blood pressure and heart rate by coun-tering sodium e� ects.

9. � eir unique sweet taste comes from their richness in vita-min C. 100 g of fresh fronds contains 26.6

mg or 44 per cent of daily required levels. Vitamin C is a mod-erately potential water soluble antioxidant.

Together with � a-vonoid compound like carotenes, it helps

scavenge harmful free radicals, and o� er protection from can-cers, in� ammation, and viral cough and cold.

I have tried � ddle-heads many di� erent ways and have found that my favourite so far has been when sim-ply sauteed in butter and garlic. � ey can be eaten raw but it is sug-gested to do so, only in small amounts. � is weekend I plan to make the following recipe for my family gathering on Mother’s Day. Fingers crossed it goes over well! So in closing, and as I dream for this com-ing weekend's feast, I will leave you with the quote I try to live by. “Let food be thy medi-

cine, and medicine be thy food” Hippocrates.

Happy Mother’s Day to all you Mamas out there and Happy For-aging!

Pearl Barley Risotto with Fiddleheads, Squash and Walnuts

50g Fiddleheads, trimmed and blanched50g RoastedButternut Squash ¼” dice50g PearlBarley cooked to “al dente”15g Roasted Walnuts, roughly chopped1 tbsp Butter2 tbsp Mascarponecheese2 tbsp ParmesanCheese1 tsp Chives, (� nely sliced)2 tbspVegetable Stock¼ tsp Salt

Combine all ingredients in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat.

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� e following information comes as good news for those of us who live on a low income, who are seniors or who live with a disability,

� e province of British Columbia, in association with the federal govern-ment, is presently o� ering a program entitled Home Adaptations for Inde-pendence (HAFI). � is program pro-vides � nancial assistance to eligible applicants who wish to continue to reside in the comfort of their home.

As most of us are already aware, our physical needs begin to change as we grow older. Accordingly, there may be a need to modify one’s home environment by adapting the dwell-ing’s accessibility with the overall in-tention of promoting safe and inde-pendent living. If you or members of your family are experiencing di� culty in performing day-to-day activities, the HAFI funding assistance program may be available to help.

� ere are quali� cations levied in-cluding completion of an application form which explains the applicants’ income level, value of the property and various adaptations which are di-rectly related to your disability or di-minished abilities.

Included items, which may be up for consideration, include ramps to be installed for ease of accessibility making it easier to reach work and

storage areas in the kitchen or similar work area of the home. Other adapta-tions include the installation of ramps, hallway or stairway handrails. Level handles could be applied to doors as well as the addition of walk-in show-ers with grab bars or bathtub grab bars and seats.

All adaptations should be perma-nent and � xed to the home, although some exceptions can be made for equipment designed to improve ac-cess to existing parts of the dwelling such as bath li� s. Note however that supportive care items such as portable aids like walkers and household appli-ances are not eligible, nor are emer-gency repairs to roofs and furnaces as well as maintenance work to the home.

It is especially welcome news that � nancial program assistance of up to $20,000 per home may be avail-able through this program. � e exact amount will be based on the cost of materials and labour necessary for the required adaptations to be carried out.

Note that if the home you live in is rented by you, the landlord can apply for the grant on your behalf. � e as-sistance awarded arrives in the form of a grant or forgivable loan, however it is important to note you � rst must be quali� ed to take advantage of the program, and the application must be approved before the funds are forth-coming.

Contact BC Housing (Homeowner 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.

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Nakusp Secondary School hosted their annu-al girls soccer tournament, Attack in the ‘Nak last weekend. Fi� een teams from around the Kootenay region were invited to participate in a two-pool play-o� bracket for the seniors and a � ve team round rob-in for the juniors.

� e junior girls continued to strengthen their core fundamentals and gel together as a team during the hurly burly of the tournament. � rown willingly into the � re, the young Cougars hit the ground run-ning for their home opener on Friday morning by facing o� against a technically sound Kaslo team. Despite the best of e� orts, the Cougars could not � nd the net and fell to a tough 6-0 loss. � e plight of the junior squad continued into the next match on Friday against the Trail A team, who also managed to � nd the net behind the Cougar keeper six times. Le� holding a big ‘ol goose egg twice in a row ignited the � re in the junior Cougars bellies and they regrouped Saturday morning for their match up against the Creston Bulldogs. Showing a little more cohesion, the girls rallied together and � nally earned their � rst tally when Indica Phillipson’s smart positional play intercepted a botched goal kick. Phillipson treaded into danger zone, then willfully put the ball away in the toy box for a 1-0 score that would endure right to the end of the match.

On the other side of the street in the senior divi-sion, the Cougar pack started o� slow, almost tenta-tive, but built on their momentum until they reached a frothing frenzy and rampaged through their pool all the way to the tournament � nal. A slurry of goals came from all directions, as the Cougars � exed their skill depth by dispatching Castelgar 2-0, Mt. Sentinel 5-0, Creston 3-1 then � nally pushing through Kim-berley 1-0 to punch their ticket to the championship.

Invariably su� ering from the physical exertion of the four-match climb to the top of their pool, the Cougars assembled on Zelzenik � eld for the � nal battle against their � rst place counterpart, Princess

Margaret. Both teams looked a little worse for wear during the warm up, as bruised and taxed muscles at-tempted to shake of pain and exhaustion in prepara-tion for some high quality soccer. At the whistle, the red Princess Margaret squad collided with the grey Cougars head-on like a thunderclap that dissolved all signs of fatigue from both squads. � e � eld of Zel-zenik observed a donnybrook, as unrelenting e� orts searched for precious inches through the strong de-fensive lines. Unfortunately, when Kira Striliev and Abby Boswell zigged for success, the strong fullback unit of Princess Margaret zagged, e� ectively neutral-izing any and all o� ensive threats. It was the Cou-gars who were � rst to falter, when a strong challenge by keeper, Adriel Goodman, was disrupted by poor communication and a streaking red striker was sud-denly goal-side of the play and easily slipped the ball into the net for a 1-0 lead.

� e Cougars fell back on their scruples and dug deep to soldier on trying to � nd an equalizer, but trouble befell the girls again when an aggressive challenge by Taylor Aeichele resulted in a penalty kick that was cashed in for a two-goal cushion.

Switching up strategies, the Cougar strikers and mid� elders abandoned the one on one zig-zag bat-tles in favor of delivering the ball over the red Magi-not line into the o� ensive zone. Unfortunately, speed was matched for speed, and the forward pushes were turned away. Unable to consolidate their e� orts, and � nding no clear paths to the net, the Cougars gave up one more goal for a � nal score of 3-0.

� e Cougars earned a solid second place in their tournament through the courage of their conviction and the strength of their team.

� e tournament organizers would like to thank the Village of Nakusp for their support, Overwait-ea for their generous donations, the Fairy Tale Café for organizing milk donations for each team, School District 10 for their maintenance e� orts and the stu-dents of Nakusp Secondary School who volunteered as assistant referees for all of the games. Finally, the Cougars would like to thank all of the fans that at-tended the matches and showed their support.

Attack in the ‘NakCougars host annual tournament

Clockwise from above: Katria Niquidet makes a touch move around the Castlegar defender during the tournament home opener. The girls salute the Princess Margaret team after the tournament � nal. The of-fensive combination of Katria Niquidet, Kira Streliev and Lindsay Cann successfully found passing lanes through the defensive line during the Castlegar match. Photos by Katarina Koftinoff

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What would you have to do to amaze Jesus? What amazes you? What makes your jaw drop? What leaves you standing there, unable to say a word because of the amazing thing you just witnessed? Is it a sunset? Is it a performance at an Olympic event? A drum solo at a concert? Or the incredibly stupid thing somebody just did? Our amazement is usually provoked by the fact that we are

privy to something way beyond our ability or understanding. If that is true, then just what would it take to amaze Jesus? I am talking about the one who knows all, created us, can walk on water and raise the dead. If anyone could roll their eyes and say, “I’ve seen that before”, it would be Jesus. Yet the bible records Jesus was amazed on two occasions. On these occasions it had to do with people’s extraordinary faith or the lack there of. If you want to impress Jesus positively, exercise faith. If you want to amaze Jesus negatively, turtle in faith. What surprises me is that we don’t impress Jesus by our righteous acts, or our hard work, or even our knowledge of the bible. What really amazes Jesus is when an individual lives by faith and acts in faith. Trusting God can be di� cult. Our failed expectations,

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Barrel racing workshop held at the Nakusp riding facility

Ten horse and rider duos took part in a specialized workshop last weekend held at Nakusp Creek Quarter Horses on Gensick Road. A huge dirt paddock became their classroom for two and a half days as they received individual coaching from one of the top names in the sport of barrel racing.

Special guest Judy Myllymaki, a former schoolteacher who hails from Montana was on hand to offer individual coaching for each of the participants and their hors-es as they learned technique first and speed second. Myllymaki earned her credentials in the National Finals Rodeo (NFR), one of the U.S.A.’s top venues for the sport, and she coaches NFR riders in addition to teaching clinics all over North America. She sits unassumingly on a tipped over barrel; one crutch leaning against the fence on her left and her salty little dachshund on a blanket in the shade behind her. Myl-lymaki speaks with an American accent into a headset mic in tones to match the instruction: quiet to instruct the rider to

slow down and focus on technique, strong and loud when she needs to get someone’s attention. She’s a professional; it’s easy to tell.

“Barrel racing is an intricate sport, re-ally for anyone who wants to improve their horsemanship. It helps to develop the rid-ers’ and the horses’ relationship. Having a clinician such as Judy instructing offers a way to isolate aspects of a person’s ability and to get individual coaching to fine tune their technique,” Janet Brown, organizer explained from atop her horse, Woody while she waited to be called in for her turn to ride and receive individual coaching.

Barrel racers who want to get serious in the sport can “run for money” so to speak. There are competitions happening all over the province and in Alberta where riders can take home saddles, buckles and even cash for their efforts. But many came to learn for other reasons.

Participant Shari Wahl said, “I really like seeing what I am doing so I can correct it. I would do this for 12 hours a day and start all over again tomorrow. There is nothing I would rather be doing.” Her goal? “To go

fast, but with precision.”Janet Brown, 68, has been breeding,

training and offering lessons in the horse world since her daughter Gina Volansky was 11 years old and got to barrel race in the Calgary Stampede. That was 35 years ago. One would never guess this woman is nearing 70 years old — she looks closer to 50 — maybe it’s the great outdoors and the horses keeping her so young. Watching her friends achieve their goals in the ring has no doubt some positive effect as well.

Brown explains, “I enjoy watching peo-ple learn. Horses are animals with their own minds. It can be really challenging sport but to watch their progress gives me great satisfaction. But I sometimes think I am getting too old for this.”

Barrel racing isn’t the only high-adren-aline event happening at Brown’s facility. The Arrow Lakes Saddle Club will be host-ing a gymkhana at the Brown property on the weekend of May 9 and spectators are welcome to attend. Gymkhana is a sport involving speed pattern racing and timed games on horseback and promises to be action packed.

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Participants received individual coaching from american rodeo great

Shari Wahl and her horse Lexi participated in the barrel racing workshop hosted last weekend at Nakusp Creek Quarter Horses featuring a National Finals Rodeo coach from Montana. Photo by Trisha Shanks

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May 7 Strong Start a school based early learning program for ages 0-6 years. @ Fauquier Communication Centre. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.@ Edgewood Elementary School. 12:15 to 3:15 p.m.@ Nakusp Strong Start Building at NES. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

May 7 Mother Goose @ Nakusp Public Library 10 to 11 a.m. Parents and babies welcome.

May 7 Nakusp T’ai Chi @ the Legion 10 to11 a.m. Call Ruth 265-3353.

May 7 Bingo @ Nakusp Legion. 6 p.m.

May 7 Nerd Night @ Nakusp Youth Centre. 6 to 10 p.m. For more information contact Leah @ 265-2000.

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

May 8 Book discussion group @ Nakusp Public Library. 10 to 12 p.m. Library is closed during this event, so knock for entry.

May 8 Movement Dance @ Nakusp Youth Cen-tre. 7 to 10 p.m.

May 9 PALS Annual Plant Sale @ Empty lot beside Valley Foods. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

May 9 Community Choir practice @ Saddleback 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.

May 10 Mother’s Day 5km Fun Run/Walk @ Nakusp Gazebo Park. Advance registration at

Shon’s Bike and Ski. 9:30 a.m. start for Walkers and 10 a.m. start for Runners. Presented by the Kootenay Sufferfest Society.

May 10 Jam Night @ Leland Hotel. Starts at 5:00 p.m.

May 10 AA Meeting 5 to 6 p.m @ the Terra Pon-dera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more information call 265-4216.

May 11 BC Transit Bus to Nakusp Hot Springs. The bus leaves Overwaitea at 1:15 and arrives back in Nakusp at 3:55 p.m. Cost is $1.25 one way, or $2.50 round trip.

May 11 Bridge @ Nakusp Senior’s Centre, every Monday 1:30 to 4 p.m. Cost is $2.50, and begin-ners welcome. May 11 Village Council Meeting @ Nakusp Vil-lage Of� ce. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

May 11 Tellaround 2 @ Nakusp Public Library at 7 p.m. Tellers will gather to share stories and kernels of stories. Be a teller of just drop by to listen. Refreshments provided.

May 12 Rocking The Page Coffee House @ Bonnington Theatre at 7 p.m. Parents, students, staff, and community members are invited to attend to hear student writers and professional writers perform readings. Admission by donation.

May 13 Workshop Wednesday is an ongoing series of free workshops designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to get a job. This week is: How to Make a Career Choice. 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. @ ASLCS Building. For more informa-tion or to register please call 265-3318.

May 13 Strong Start is a school based early learning program for ages 0-6 years. @Edge-wood Elementary School. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m @ Nakusp Strong Start Building at NES 9 to 12 p.m.@Burton Learning Centre 12:15 to 3:15 p.m.

May 13 Coffee and goodies @ the Senior Centre in Nakusp. Every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m.

May 13, 20 & 27Ready, Set, Learn 2015 is a learning program for children born in 2011 designed to introduce school readiness through different activities and experiences. All sessions will be held at the NES StrongStart Centre. 1 to 3 p.m. This session is Small and Gross Motor - Art Activity, Centres with games, Outdoor gross motor activities. Each child will receive a collection of supplies to use at home.

May 13 Community Choir practice @ Saddle-back Church. 7 to 8:30 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.

May 13 Drop-In @ Nakusp Youth Centre from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information contact Leah @ 265-2000.

May 13 Poker Night @ the Leland Hotel. It’s free and beginners are welcome. 7 p.m. start. For more information contact Dan @ 265-3314.

May 13 AA Meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. @ the Terra Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more information call 265-4216. May 15 Pro-D Day in School District 10.

May 16 Nakusp Farmer’s Market between KSCU and What’s Brewing on Broadway. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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May 8, 1925 A petition is being

passed around town among radio owners against the recently made amendments passed by the Legisla-ture against broadcast-ing copyrighted songs, etc. on the radio. � e petition points out that radio is not used for anybody’s private gain but is a public utility.

May 9, 1935 Nakusp was favoured

with good weather, for a change, for the sports day on May 6, held in honour of the King’s Sil-ver Jubilee. To make the day special for children, a small silk Union Jack was presented to each child on the grounds. � e a� ernoon’s sports were started with a � ag

salute by the Public and High School children under the leadership of G.C. Martin. By far the outstanding event of the day was the Children’s Parade, one of the most successful parades ever held in Nakusp. Quaint little Victorian ladies marched by ragged vic-tims of the depression, Indian and gypsies fol-lowed closely, stately patriotic personages. � ere were two Dr. Da-foes and three lots of quintuplets. Quite an addition to the parade was the arrival of the “King and Queen” in their decorated coach drawn by noble charger with postilion.

May 10, 1945 Church bells rang for

half an hour Monday

morning when news reached Edgewood of Victory in Europe. We are now anxiously awaiting the return of our boys. � ere are 19 of our boys in uni-form, 13 of whom have served overseas. Allan, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Prough, paid the supreme sacri� ce in Belgium. G.N. Cooper and C. DeYaeger were wounded in France and Italy respectively.

May 12, 1955 Construction work

has started this week on the Overwaitea store to convert the pres-ent store into an ultra modern supermarket. Lighting plans include four building-lengths of � uorescent lights, elec-trically refrigerated fruit

and vegetable stands and a refrigerated sec-tion in the warehouse. A new dairy products display case will be in-stalled and the frozen food locker space will be enlarged. A modern meat market will be incorporated into the store,

May 13, 1965 A $6 million bridge

across the dammed Ar-row Lakes at Fauquier is part of the $25 mil-lion the Department of Highways will spend on the West Kootenays dur-ing the next � ve years, the Hon. P.A. Gaglardi, Minister of Highways said at Nelson on Satur-day. � e $25 million will be spent in conjunction with B.C. Hydro to re-locate � ooded highways

and create new ones where necessary.

May 7, 1975 � ree Slocan Valley

residents were elected to the newly created Valhalla Resource Com-mittee. Michael Pratt, Rick Bockner and Frank Nixon were elected from the over 100 per-sons who attended the meeting.

May 8, 1985 Burton’s new St. An-

drews United Church will be dedicated on May 26. Burton has been without a United Church building since the � ooding of the Ar-row reservoir. A� er years of negotiations, the � rst sod was turned and the church complet-ed over the year.

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With his wife at his side, David (Dave) Wyatt lost

his battle with cancer on April 13th, 2015 at the age

of 84.

Dave was born May 23rd, 1930 in Brixham, Devon, England to parents, John and Annie Wyatt. He was the youngest of seven children. Dave joined the Roy-al Air Force in 1948, married Joyce, and their son Paul was born in 1950. In 1952, Dave emigrated to Canada with his young family and settled in Osha-wa, Ontario where he worked as a Shop Foreman for General Motors and a subsidiary for over 30 years. In 1987, Dave retired and moved to Nakusp to be closer to his son and grandchildren.

Dave met and fell in love with Shirley Cameron in 1989 and they married April 7th, 1990. Th ey spend the next 25 years happily and busily involved with many activities and organizations in and around the community, including the Legion, Seniors, and their Church as well as golfi ng, camping and fi shing.

Dave was predeceased by his parents, two sisters and three brothers.Dave is survived by his loving wife Shirley, his sis-ter Margaret, his son Paul (Brenda), his two grand-daughters Corinn and Erin, his great-grandson James, and many nieces and nephews as well as three step-sons; Larry (Lila), Jim (Virginia), Bob (Renee), two step-daughters; Jo-Anne (Terry), Marie (Ernie), 17 step-grandchildren and 24 step great-grandchil-dren.

Dave will be sadly missed by his wife, family and friends.

A memorial service was held on April 25th, 2015 at Robertson Memorial Church in Nakusp.

Dave’s family would like to thank Dr. Gorenson, Dr. Lea, and the staff at the Arrow Lakes Hospital for the care given to Dave over the years. We would also like to extend our deepest appreciation to the staff at Minto House for the caring and sensitivity shown to Dave throughout the last few month of his illness.

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Youth Employment Opportunity Nakusp CAP Site and Learning Centre

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The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) has applied for funding to hire a student to work at the Nakusp CAP Site and Learning Centre. This position would provide customer service and support to CAP visitors, provide 1 to 1 computer tutoring help, manage the daily CAP site activities and will provide assistance on special projects over the summer. In addition, this position will provide support to the Nakusp Community Radio Station (The Arrow) as required. This is a full time, temporary position (30 hours / week). The position tentatively starts May 19, 2015 and ends August 21, 2015. The rate of pay is $12.25 / hour. To be eligible to participate in Canada Summer Jobs, individuals must be:

Between the ages of 15 30 years of age Have been registered as a full time post secondary student (college /university) in

the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full time basis in the next academic year.

Legally entitled to work in Canada Additional qualifications for this position include:

Enthusiastic and creative, Reliable and dependable, Excellent communication skills, Demonstrated customer service, Knowledge of computers and the Internet (including Internet navigation, basic

hardware and software set-up), Previous experience in teaching computer skills an asset Interest in community development.

Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected] by Monday May 11, 2015.

For more information about the job, please contact Lisa Bjarnason at 250-265-3736.

Volunteer Coordinator

The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator for Nakusp. Position goals include organization of volunteers for The Nakusp CAP Site and Learning Centre and Books Everywhere Program.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Schedule all volunteer activity for the CAP Site and Books Everywhere Program

Conduct and/or arrange for volunteer orientation and training Survey staff regularly to assess needs for volunteer assistance Recruit, interview and place applicants for volunteer work as needed Provide ongoing support and guidance for volunteers Maintain accurate records and provide timely statistical and activity reports

on volunteer participation The ideal candidate will work well with the CBAL team and have an understanding of literacy development. Post-secondary education or background/ training in supporting learning, teaching, or facilitating groups for children, families or adults will be definite assets. Applicants must have the access to a computer and vehicle.

This is a part-time position at 8/hrs per month. Wage is $18/per hour and will begin on September 1, 2015.

Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected] by Friday May 29, 2015.

For more information about the job, please contact

Lisa Bjarnason at 250-265-3736.

Graveside Memorial Servicewill be held at the Burton Cemetery on Saturday May 16th at 3 p.m. Patricia

Adell Williams passed away January 4th, 2015. As per Adell’s wishes, her remains

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their memories as we refl ect on the life of Adell.

Patricia Adell WilliamsCelebration of Life for

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The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy is seeking a Family Literacy Program Coordinator for Nakusp. Position goals include supporting the development and delivery of effective family literacy programs.

Abilities and attributes:

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professionals, and community members Knowledge of literacy development, family dynamics, and community

resources Inclusive, sensitive and respectful approach to collaboration A clear Criminal Record Review, completed prior to hiring Willing to work flexible hours and some evenings Proficiency using computers and programs such as Word and Excel

The ideal candidate will work well with the CBAL team and have an understanding of literacy development. Post-secondary education or background/ training in supporting learning, teaching, or facilitating groups for children, families or adults will be definite assets. Applicants must have the access to a computer and vehicle.

This is a part-time position at 7/hrs per week with the potential for more hours. Wage is $22/per hour and will begin on September 1, 2015.

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From:Lockkeeper, Hugh L. Keenleyside DamPhone: 250 365-3115Email: [email protected] May 2, 2015

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The following forecast information is provided to federal, provincial and municipal officials, media and others who have expressed interest in receiving this information. Forecast information is subject to change at any time if there are significant changes in the projected weather patterns in the Columbia basin, load requirements, Columbia River Treaty provisions and other variables during this period.

ACTUAL ELEVATION

May 2,2015

PROJECT ELEVATIONMay 09, 2015

Projected 7-day TREND

1406.6 ft. 1410.1ft. Up 3.5 ft.

James Stark, Plant Manager, Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam • Phone: 250 365-4550 • Email: [email protected]

From:Lockkeeper, Hugh L. Keenleyside DamPhone: 250 365-3115Email: [email protected] May 2, 2015

ARROW RESERVOIR FORECAST

The following forecast information is provided to federal, provincial and municipal officials, media and others who have expressed interest in receiving this information. Forecast information is subject to change at any time if there are significant changes in the projected weather patterns in the Columbia basin, load requirements, Columbia River Treaty provisions and other variables during this period.

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May 2,2015

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James Stark, Plant Manager, Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam • Phone: 250 365-4550 • Email: [email protected]

6th Annual poetry evening at the Nakusp Library. Nikki Tate author tour sponsored by Na-kusp Library and Kootenay Library Federation. Two classes came to enjoy her session. Photo by Amy Koenen-Manegre

People engaged in sport and physical activity in the Columbia Basin can look forward to improved support through the newly formed PacificSport Co-lumbia Basin Society. Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) and ViaSport are providing $800,000 and $300,000 respectively toward this initiative over the next three years.

The society’s primary goals are to promote sport and physical activity in the Basin; provide services and programs for local athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers; and promote health by encouraging and helping the public to participate in physical activities.

Still in its formative stages, the society will work with Basin communities and organizations, as well as access the broader provincial alliance of sports organizations that serves as a resource hub to educate,

inspire and enable residents to participate, play and perform, no matter their activity or level of expertise.

“This will benefit people of all ages, from those wishing to have fun and stay fit, to those striving to excel in their sport,” said Janis Neufeld, new Board member and President, Kootenay Sufferfest Society. “We’ll make better use of the facilities we already have while improving our ability to attract and re-tain coaches and support our volunteers. By having communities work together, it will help eliminate some of the barriers and boundaries that this region encounters.”

CBT supports efforts to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the residents of the Colum-bia Basin. To learn more about the Trust’s programs and initiatives, visit cbt.org or call 1-800-505-8998.

The board of directors of the PacificSport Columbia Basin Society. From left to right: Neil Muth, Jordan Petrovics, Karen Kettenacker, Janis Neufeld, Sandi Lavery, Glenda Newsted, Kim Palfe-nier and Alan Chell, plus Bill Woodley, Vice-President Business Development and Operations, ViaSport. Missing: Anthony Bell. Photo submitted

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