May 10,2000 EXPRESSPage 9 Gerrards return to Lardeau to spavvn NELSON - Gerrard trout migrating to Kootenay are returning to the Lake. After five or six Lardeau River for the spawning season which years, the mature Gerrard will feel the pull of their Sinixt ceremony runs from mid-April to the May 24 long weekend. natal stream and move upstream again to Trout to honor the fish Fisheries staff of the Lake to spawn. TROUT LAKE - With the return of the Gerrard Trout to Ministry of Environment, The phenomenon of these their spawning grounds, the Sinixt Nation is conducting Lands and Parks are large fish spawning in the a traditional 'Honoring the Fish' ceremony. reminding the public to spring is one of the The event, open to the public, will take place on May come and see this yearly Kootenay region's most 13 starting at 11:00 a.m. at Hwy 31 at the mouth of Trout phenomenon which is valuable natural resources. Lake. For more information, call 250-226-7324. unique to the Lardeau Fisheries staff recognize River. the importance of the Spawning viewing directions: Gerrard rainbows spawn unique rainbow trout and From Kaslo, take Highway 31 north to Meadow Creek nowhere else in the world take great care to ensure (approximately 40 kilometers). From there, a gravel but at the Trout Lake outlet this fishery is undisturbed. road follows the Lardeau River for approximately 70 near the ghost town of While visitors are encour- kms. to the south end of Trout Lake. Gerrard. Longer days, aged to observe the specta- warmer temperatures and cle, fishing is strictly pro- ideal spawning conditions hibited on the Lardeau and prompt the large rainbows the spawning site is moni- to navigate the 60 kilome- tored daily. As of April 27, ters of the Lardeau River a total of 336 fish were Traveling, Tuesdays north from Kootenay Lake counted on the spawning £._ , Hungary to arrive at their birth place. Females then lay between grounds. Viewing will be good all v-t1wTEAROOM 3,000 and 8,000 eggs. week, but visitors should Authentic Hung,arian Cuisine Selkirk wins again Once the eggs hatch, the choose a calm, sunny day Tuesday Mayl6 NELSON - Selkirk College Hairdressing students fry may spend up to two and bring a pair of polar- 5:30 & 8 PM seatings swept the top four places at the provincial Skills years rearing m the ized sunglasses for the best Reservations Appreciated ~?lo;, Lardeau River before viewing conditions. (May23-ltaly) ~ Canada competition held April 14 - 15 at Canada Tue a trip with Louise& Sandra! Place Convention Centre in Vancouver. The top two 569 Ward Street 352-3052 or 354·1994 contestants have earned the honor of representing British Columbia at the National Skills Canada Virtual volunteer centre competitions in Quebec City June 3 - 4. NELSON (Staff) - The The group is looking for Winner of the first place gold medal was Amy Sovran of Trail (top right). The silver went to Eileen Kootenay Communications Internet Society suggestions from the com- munity so they can begin to Ttt-D~ll Esovoloff of Thrums (top left) , while Cranbrook's has scheduled a public set up the database and ~ Charity Smart (bottom left) was awarded the meeting about the Vutual website for the online vol- bronze. Natalie Tremblay of Shoreacres received Honorable Mention. Volunteer Centre Project for Thursday, May 11 at the unteer resource. For more information on 5~ Contestants were required to perform three tasks - an up-do evening hairstyle, fingerwave set, and a short fashion haircut, all within a limited time. Health Unit, 333 Victoria Street, 2nd floor. the project or meeting, call 505-2151. 1)~P*~ Students were judged on neatness, current fashion No ferry on Friday May 13 flair, originality and creativity. By all accounts, par- Capitol Theatre BALFOUR - Upgrading of the Balfour and Kootenay Bay ticipants found the exercise an excellent learning ferry terminals means no ferry service on Friday, May 12. experience. Flagpersons will be on Hwy 3A at the Nelson Bridge and Afternoon Show @ 3:00 pm $3 In last year's Skills Canada competition, Selkirk Evening Show @ 7:00 pm $5 in Creston at the Junction of Hwys 3 and 3A to provide College Hairdresser Jody Hooker placed first in both the provincial and national contests. alternate route information. 0 All Tickets at the door! Ferry service will resume on Saturday, May 13 at 6:00 a.m. ASHTANGA Mothut POWERYOGA withJenna Arpita 5 classes tochooselrom /rll INCLUOEt> LARGESELECTION OF FOR. Seafood• Vegetarian• Chinese• Western $12!~ MEALINCLUDES: Soup,Salad,Dessert& Teaor Coffee Childhood Immunizations t Fu.lly Lu;ens-ed- Beginner "Power" Ashtanga AreWeWiseToImmunize? 7:10 pm Mondays Dr. Rick Mathias who specializes in 11 :00 am Saturday how diseases effect communities will be discussing Childhood Immunization. s4~ Beginner/Intermediate • VeggieSpringRolls(6) All interested individuals are invited. 6:50 pm Thursdays • PineappleChickenBalls Rossland: Rossland Secondary School Beginner Ashtanga • DeepFriedPrawn 2390 Jubilee Street 11 :30 am Tuesdays • BeefwithBroccoli PICKUPOR DELIVERY Tuesday, May 16, 2000 • ChickenFriedRice ONLY 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Gentle Beginner Ashtanga • ChickenChowMein 5:40 pm Tuesdays • FortuneCookie Nelson: Central School Gym 811 Stanley Street For information call U{,. CA.LL-for res-er~HS Wednesday, May 17, 2000 '''- RESTAURANT 354-4044 352-5115 546BakerSt.,Nelson 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm l.!!JI!:=:::::, i:::::=::!II!.l