Sept 24, Pennywise – Kootenay Lake

More documents

Info

West Nile virus risk increases The mosquito species likely to carry West Nile virus is most active in August. West Nile virus is a disease that is spread from infected corvid birds (crows, ravens, magpies and jays) to humans through mosquito bites. It was first detected in BC in the South Okanagan during the summer of 2009. Since then there have been five human cases – all locally acquired in the Okanagan. Last year the virus was detected in birds and a horse in the East Kootenay area, confirming the virus is present there as well. Several parts of Canada and the US continue to report ongoing West Nile virus activity. The risk of infection from handling birds is very low; however, you should not use your bare hands to handle wild birds (dead or alive). If you need to move a dead bird, precautions should be taken. Unusual clusters of dead birds can be reported to the BC Interagency Wild Bird Mortality Investigation at 1-866-431-BIRD (2473). Mosquitoes can also transmit West Nile virus to horses and occasionally to other animals. Horse owners are advised to contact their veterinarians for information about equine vaccines for West Nile virus. The risk of becoming seriously ill from West Nile virus infection is low for most people; however, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems are more at risk. There are things everyone can do both at home and while travelling to reduce the risk of infection. Any activity that prevents mosquitoes from biting or breeding can help to reduce the risk of becoming infected with West Nile virus. Prevent mosquito breeding around your home. It doesn’t take much time or water for mosquitoes to develop from eggs into adults. Anything that can hold water can be a mosquito breeding area. Identify and remove potential breeding areas on your property – empty saucers under flowerpots; change water in bird baths twice a week; unclog rain gutters; drain tarps, tires and other debris where rain water may collect; and, install a pump in ornamental ponds or stock them with fish. Stagnant backyard pools can be a big source of mosquitoes and should be maintained regularly to prevent mosquito growth. Install screens on windows. Screens will help prevent mosquitoes from coming indoors. Avoid outdoor activities at dusk and dawn. This is the time of day the mosquitoes that can carry the virus are most active. Wear protective clothing. If you are in an area with lots of mosquitoes, wear loose fitting, light coloured, fulllength pants and a long-sleeved shirt. Use mosquito repellent. Apply mosquito repellent to areas of exposed skin. Check the product label for instructions on proper use. Repellents containing DEET are safe for those over six months of age when used according to the directions on the label. DEET-free products are available, but may not provide long-lasting protection. View the HealthLinkBC file on DEET (www.healthlinkbc.ca/ healthfiles/hfile96.stm) for guidelines on how frequently to apply repellent. Interior Health works closely with the BC Centre for Disease Control and Canadian Blood Services to monitor West Nile virus activity. Surveillance includes screening the blood supply and reporting human as well as animal cases. – Interior Health PAGE 16 Sept 24, 2019 Pennywise SAR’s busiest month on record! The Kootenay based Search and Rescue team, based in one of the busiest adventure regions in the province, has recorded its busiest month ever. According to Stefan Lettrari, the organization’s president, the recent purchase of a vehicle and the structuring of specialist teams made the job a little easier. “We have a very strong team in Kaslo with a diverse set of skills and a group of very capable leaders,” said Lettrari, adding, “All our available assets were used on multiple occasions with multiple teams on different calls. The fact that we have a cohesive team allows us to deploy to different locations competently. The fact that we have a supportive community and government also ensures that we have the tools to do the job that the public expects,” For now and through the fall, the organization is regrouping and focusing on training for what is likely to be another busy season through the winter months. The group has the ability to respond to still and swift water incidents with the 501 Marine response unit on the lake, mountain rescue incidents with 502 and motor vehicle incidents and high angle rescues with unit 501. Additionally the boat crews are capable of dealing with marine environmental spills on inland lakes and waterways. While all the members of the team are multi-disciplined to some extent, specialist teams are forming to be able to respond too specific incidents in the mountains, on swift water or for long line access with a helicopter to stabilize and recover subjects from challenging environments as quickly as possible. If you are interested in joining Kaslo Search and Rescue, you can message them at their Facebook page or call 250- 859-4893. In October, the organization will run a new Ground Search and Rescue Training program that is the initial certification required to join the team. For information contact: mirhorses@gmail.com The team would like to remind you that weather conditions in the fall can change rapidly, particularly at higher elevations, so whether you are driving, hiking, climbing or boating, make sure you stay up to date on weather forecasts and watch for indications of approaching systems that can change rapidly. For more information, visit facebook.com/kaslosar – Mark Jennings-Bates
Film offers conversation on community spaces and homelessness On a bitterly cold night a large group of homeless men decide they’re not going to leave the public library at closing time. It hasn’t happened – but it could. That scenario is the subject of The Public a new film written by and starring Emelio Estevez. The Nelson Public Library and Nelson at its Best have joined forces to screen the film on Tuesday, October 1 at 7 pm at the Nelson Civic Theatre. Following the movie will be a panel discussion on the topic of public libraries, homelessness and safe spaces. In The Public, what begins as a nonviolent sit-in as shelter from the elements soon escalates into a standoff with police led by a crisis negotiator (Alec Baldwin) and a savvy district attorney (Christian Slater) – who has his own agenda. In the middle are two librarians, played by Emilio Estevez and Jena Malone. The film puts a face to people living on the margins of society. Panel moderator George Chandler of Nelson at its Best sees the screening as a unique opportunity to consider and discuss an important topic. “A strong value of this film is that it reflects ongoing daily realities in the word, including our community. It also populates big issues of homelessness, isolation and poverty with humanity – everyone has their own story and we are invited to see them as human beings, no matter what appearances or our own viewpoints might initially tell us.” Panelists include Cheryl Dowden from Ankors, Chief Constable Paul Burkart of the Nelson City Police, Tracey Therrien, Chief Librarian for the Nelson Public Library and Jeremy Kelly from Nelson Street Outreach, who has also experienced homelessness. “The Nelson Library is many things in our community: educational resource, literacy champion, social hub and a safe place for those who need it,” says Tracey Therrien. “Our library users come from every walk of life; this is a very relevant conversation for us and for the community.” Admission is by donation. – Anne DeGrace YOU WRITE IT...WE’LL PRINT YOUR COM MUN I TY IN- FOR MA TION AR TI CLES. Leave at our Kaslo Pen ny wise of fice (400A Ave), e-mail: ed i to ri al@pen ny wi seads.com, or mail to Pen ny wise, Box 430, Kas lo, BC V0G 1M0. Please note: Dead line for community article submissions is noon on Wed nes day. The best length for your ar ti cles is ap proximate ly 100 words. No “Thank You” lists, please. (We reserve the right to edit or re fuse ar ti cles.) Instructor Ross White (middle) and first-year students show off the haul rope samples provided by industry leader Fatzer. Ski program receives classroom tools Future leaders in the outdoor recreation industry attending Selkirk College’s Ski Resort Operations & Management (SROAM) program have received a learning boost from the world’s leading haul rope manufacturer. Headquartered in Switzerland, Fatzer specializes in steel wire rope innovation and production for a variety of industries from mining and fishing to road bridges and ski lifts. This summer, the company sent a steel box full of haul rope samples that is now being used to help learners at Selkirk College. “It’s important to have this kind of support from the industry,” says SROAM instructor Ross White. “Our students will graduate into an environment that is everchanging and to have global leading companies like Fatzer providing these classroom tools helps tremendously.” White is a local ski industry veteran who has been teaching at Selkirk College since 2006. The former manager of outdoor operations at Whitewater Ski Resort, White mentors students in a variety of different facets including teaching the Ski Lift Maintenance course. Prior to the Fatzer donation of leading edge haul rope technology, White was using sections of the former Summit Chair at Whitewater that was not current with what graduating students will see at today’s resorts. “Our learners need to see physical objects to be able to relate to what we are teaching,” says White, who is also a Red Seal millwright. “Visual aids and teaching tools help get the message home and students get it a lot quicker.” The Selkirk College SROAM program is heading into its 40th year of providing the education, skills and training required for graduates to succeed in all aspects of the ski industry from snowmaking and terrain park operations to guest services and marketing to ski patrol and general management. It is now the only program of its kind in Canada and draws students from around the world who come to study on Selkirk College’s Tenth Street Campus in Nelson. The program receives ongoing support from the industry in a variety of ways including an advisory board that meets with faculty and students on an annual basis. Alumni from the program can be found in key positions across Canada and the world. Learn more about the Ski Resort Operations & Management program at www.selkirk.ca/ski – Bob Hall Pennywise Sept 24, 2019 PAGE 17
Page 1 and 2: British Columbia Canada • Lake L
Page 3 and 4: • Kootenay Lake/Nelson RR 1&3 •
Page 5 and 6: • All classified ads may be viewe
Page 9 and 10: Open burning prohibitions amended i
Page 13 and 14: WIN FREE PET FOOD FOR A YEAR or one
Page 15: SAVE $1,500 ON ATVS ATVs MSRP Taxes
Page 19 and 20: Help keep finances safe online Whil
Page 23 and 24: MELEANA TERLINGEN Career Education,
Page 35 and 36: George C Product Marketing Ford of
Page 37 and 38: LIBERAL TRADE-INS 2019 F150 SUPERCR
Page 41 and 42: 2008 Winnebago Vista Class A Motorh
Page 45 and 46: LIKE US ON FACEBOOK to keep up to d
Page 47 and 48: Joni Askew Homeselling Team “We H

Sept 24, Pennywise – Kootenay Lake

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?