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Volume 26, Number 11 June 1, 2017 Delivered to every home between Edgewood, Kaslo & South Slocan. Published bi-weekly. Your independently owned regional community newspaper serving the Arrow Lakes, Slocan & North Kootenay Lake Valleys. Nakusp Rotary holds surprise meeting at Broadway Deli

Members of the Rotary Club of Nakusp dropped by on fellow Rotarian Tyler Leeson for lunch on May 17. Leeson is the new proprietor of the Broadway Deli in Nakusp. See our story on page 19. From left, Harry Ellens, Bill Tobey, Jim Pozdnikoff, Dan Nicholson, Darryl Smolik, Darlene Driediger, Tyler Leeson, Andi Gabb, Mayumi van der Pol, Stu Jones, Lori Lounsbury, Kees van der Pol and Len Balogh. Meeting held to establish outdoor marijuana production co-op by Art Joyce expected by sometime this summer. for retail and wholesale distribution the crop sales. These farms would be the production facility and put in up to With the current wave of marijuana Megale gave a brief history of the would be left to the provinces and spread across the West Kootenay, while 12-hour days. legalization sweeping across Canada and movement toward legalization, which territories. Medical marijuana would one central processing plant would “The College of the Rockies has the US, Kootenay growers are sensing owes much of its progress to medical be regulated separately from marijuana be established. Landowners would be a farm innovation centre in Creston, new opportunities. At a meeting held marijuana activists. The first Canadian produced for recreational use, and require responsible for fencing and irrigation but so we’d like to partner with them for in Taghum Hall the evening of May 16, medical marijuana regulations were a prescription. One of the objectives is the security systems would be covered training,” said Megale. “There will Todd Veri and Kevin Megale began pre- minted in 2002 but later struck down in the establishment of a “safe and secure by the co-op. Veri estimated the co-op likely be a screening period for workers registration for the Kootenay Outdoor Supreme Court as providing inadequate supply chain,” with a “seed-to-sale” will seek 100 investors willing to put and they would have to have no related Producer Co-op, seeking interest from access to patients seeking relief. Under tracking system to prevent diversion up $10,000 each once the entity is legal. conviction for the last 10 years.” landowners, investors, and workers. The the Harper government, the move toward to illicit markets, ensure some measure Investors will receive interest payments Megale laid out the steps for bringing hall was packed with over 100 potential legalization continued, but with an of quality control, and enable product on the investment along with a share of the co-op to reality, the first of which was co-op members. attempt to steer production exclusively recalls. Veri and Megale said they were dividends. getting the audience to sign up for pre- Veri and Megale said the market toward the corporate sector. pleasantly surprised by McLellan’s Veri said about 36,000 clones registration to ensure they have a critical niche would be ‘Kootenay Mountain The Trudeau government’s ‘Final recommendations. “I think we can argue would be needed to achieve the scale mass of support to proceed. An initial Grown,’ strictly outdoor crops with Report of the Task Force on Cannabis that we in the Kootenays started it all of production envisioned, averaging board will be selected that will write the organic certification, and strains that are Legalization and Regulation,’ chaired and we’ve been doing it peacefully – no 3,000 plants per farm. Between 200- co-op rules, incorporate, and produce the naturally lower in THC and grow well in by former Deputy Prime Minister Anne gangs, no guns,” said Veri. “The business 400, mostly seasonal, worker-members application with the help of legal council our climate. The co-op would function McLellan, recommends the use of model here was already cooperative.” will be needed for planting, growing, and experts. If the federal legislation is as a supplier or wholesaler – depending “licensing and production controls to “The regulatory framework also harvesting, trimming, accounting, delivered on schedule, the co-op could on regulations – for the recreational encourage a diverse, competitive market discusses outdoor growing, which uses security, and administrative duties. The begin preparing for its first crops in 2018, marijuana market. that also includes small producers.” less energy and less infrastructure,” co-op would require a membership fee Veri said. They plan to scout for a central Veri is the owner of Lofstedt Farms Among the report’s nine main policy added Megale, “and we think that’s a from workers but they too would be paid processing location during the coming in Kaslo and Megale is a regulatory objectives is “keeping cannabis out of the better model for our communities.” annual dividends in addition to wages. months. A strategic planning session compliance expert who will help hands of children and youth and keeping The new co-op is seeking interest Based on current incomes for marijuana for co-op members will be called. The guide the co-op through the steps of profits out of the hands of organized from up to 12 landowners with up to one industry workers, these jobs would pay final step will be obtaining the federal incorporation into a legal entity. Much of crime.” Thus, minors would not legally hectare (2.47 acres) of arable land for around $25 per hour, far higher than most operations license. Those interested in it depends on the final release of federal be allowed access to marijuana, just as marijuana production, willing to lease service industries. Harvest season would pre-registering can contact Kootenay. government marijuana regulations, with alcohol. The regulatory framework their land in return for a percentage of likely require workers to camp on or near [email protected].

Visitor Information – Pages 12 & 13 2 NEWS The Valley Voice June 1, 2017 Bikes Not Pipes tour makes stops at schools by Jan McMurray Bikes Not Pipes promotes a Winlaw Elementary, and Lucerne 5-6 class at Winlaw, and Katrina Wiley, another dedicated rider, gave The fourth annual Bikes Not future less dependent on fossil fuels. Schools. It’s the first year that the tour Sumrall’s Lucerne class,” said cyclist out prizes of Bikes Not Pipes cloth Pipes tour stopped in New Denver on The group cycles the circle tour from has included schools, and the cyclists Megan Jamison, who was a teacher banners to students who answered his Friday, May 26 and met with Katrina Nelson to New Denver to Kaslo and were very happy with it. in Nakusp last year. questions: “Why is this tour stupid?” Sumrall’s Lucerne School grades 4, back to Nelson over four days. “We had great discussions with The theme of the discussions and “Why is this tour a good thing?” 5 and 6 class on the Friday Market This year, the cyclists stopped the Mt. Sentinel grade 11 social with students was how to shrink our Jamison had a couple of ‘upcycled’ grounds downtown. to talk to students at Mt. Sentinel, studies class, Linda Out’s grades ecological footprint. The group’s Bikes Not Pipes T-shirts to give away. motto – if it’s not fun, it’s not Alistair Taylor of Revelstoke, sustainable (Guy Dauncey) – was David Cunningham, Marty Sutmoller evident during the exchange with and her husband Grant all joined the kids in New Denver. John Alton, Jamison, Alton and Wiley on the who has ridden on the tour every whole tour. Others joined in for year so far, wrote a rap/spoken word parts of the tour. Check the Bikes piece on environmental issues that Not Pipes Facebook page for more he performed for the kids. Keith information. Filmmaker brings Nova Scotia enviro-doc to Nelson submitted about the film afterward. A great new film on community 100 Short Stories is a first-person environmental action in Atlantic account of a years-long struggle Canada is coming to Nelson’s Civic to develop Black River Wind, a Theatre on Wednesday, June 7 at 5 renewable energy project, and of pm. Tickets are $10. overcoming an attempted hostile Acclaimed Nova Scotia takeover. Meanwhile, the citizens of filmmaker Neal Livingston is bringing Inverness County band together to 100 Short Stories to Nelson as part of defeat oil and gas drilling and fracking a Canada-wide tour of his stories of coming onto Cape Breton Island. stopping gas fracking drilling and The film won the Energy Award instead building windmills in Nova at Cinema Verde, one of the top The Bikes Not Pipes group stops on their way to Kaslo. The group stopped in New Denver on May 26 to meet with students at Lucerne School. Scotia. Quebec, New Brunswick, environmental film festivals in the US. Nova Scotia and Newfoundland It also screened at the Atlantic Film have all put a stop to fracking with Festival and at the Planet in Focus moratoriums. festival in Toronto. Livingston himself took part in the The Nelson event is sponsored by activism he documents and provides the Nelson Chapter of the Council of “an often humorous exploration Canadians and of course, the Civic of contemporary life in Atlantic Theatre. For more information and Canada.” He will be at the Nelson links see: Facebook: Nelson showing screening and will answer questions 100 Short Stories.

New Denver’s 5th Avenue Drummers hosted a performance with In the Sticks (pictured above) from Winlaw, and Boombassa from Nakusp at the Silverton Hall, May 28.

SLOCAN PARK BRANCH 3014 HWY 6 SLOCAN PARK, BC PHONE: 250-226-7212 FAX: 250-226-7351 June 1, 2017 The Valley Voice NEWS 3 BC Hydro braces for high reservoir levels, RDCK warns residents of flood danger by Katrine Campbell be as full as the last couple of years. various communities the week of would be at close to a once-in-10- filled sandbags are available at the Water levels in regional The corporation has applied to store June 19. We encourage people to year level. Balfour Fire Hall, 308 Beggs Road. reservoirs are above average and additional water, to lessen the amount come out and get information straight Residents are advised to monitor Sand and bags are available in Kaslo BC Hydro says it is preparing now to of water reaching Castlegar and Trail, from those planners and not third- or lake, river and creek levels as the at Public Works and in most other ensure it will be ready to take action which have flooding issues. fourth-hand.” warming trend could see water levels areas at local fire halls. if needed. “We do expect to be close to full At present, North Kootenay continue to rise. People should also Jen Walker-Larsen, the pool this year. We’re preparing for Lake is experiencing high levels of stay away from fast-moving water SHELLEY BORTNICK, corporation’s Stakeholder extremely high rain events such as we water coming in, and quite a bit of and be cautious of debris in water. MSW, RSW Engagement Advisor, says they are saw in 2012. There are no indications the water coming into that system Those living in low-lying lake and Individual, couple and trying to give people an early heads it’s coming, but we can’t predict the is not regulated by dams, Walker- riverfront properties should remain family therapist up that there is a lot of water in the weather. If it happens, we want to Larsen says, “so we’re not generating vigilant and take precautions to 25+ years experience Columbia system this year. make sure we’re in a good position.” much from Duncan dam right now to protect their properties from flooding. Offers counselling services involving “We had a delayed snowmelt BCH wants to give people minimize river flows downstream.” Recreational boat users should and quite a wet spring,” she said. information early, and to encourage According to the Regional be cautious of debris and be aware mental health (depression, anxiety, “The snowmelt is now coming in them to contact the corporation to District of Central Kootenay, of their wake, which could cause etc.), addictions, grief and loss, rapidly, so from a water management be on the list for future updates. Kootenay Lake levels were expected additional flooding along the trauma and life transition issues. perspective, sudden inflows into the The updates are issued on a weekly to rise two to four feet starting May shoreline. For appointment, please call system can create challenges. It’s a basis, or when there is a change. To 29, and projected to reach 1,752.5 For Kootenay Lake area residents, 250-265-3397 little difficult to manage.” get on the list, email jennifer.walker- feet on June 1 and 1753.5 feet on June BC Hydro expects the Arrow [email protected]. 3, levels similar to those seen in 2012. DID YOU KNOW? and Kinbasket reservoirs to be quite “We do have open houses Current BC river forecast centre full, although the Arrow might not planned, with operations staff, in predictions say the Slocan River The Kaslo Copy Centre Agreement paves way for NDP minority government is located at the Kaslo Community Pharmacy by Jan McMurray doesn’t have majority support in the “I promised to run on principle and to • Full Service and Self Serve The BC Green Party and BC NDP legislature, so we’ll be making that do things differently, and I think you’ll have reached an agreement that paves the known to the Lieutenant-Governor in see that. I always promise to put people Photocopying way for an NDP minority government. the next number of days,” said Weaver. first.” • Email us your pdf or jpg file and BC Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver “This agreement demonstrates Both leaders expected their caucuses we will do the photocopying and BC NDP Leader John Horgan made that we have majority support in the to ratify the Confidence and Supply • Fast, courteous service this announcement jointly on May legislature, so that will be up to the Agreement on May 30. The agreement 29, promising the release of the full premier and the Lieutenant-Governor deals with motions of confidence and • 10% discount for non-profits agreement on May 30. to discuss,” added Horgan. budget. “With 44 members prepared to Photocopying • Laminating • Office supplies “The Greens will support the NDP Horgan said he’s very excited about support confidence motions for the NDP to form government, and the term delivering what the people voted for, government, we’re going to get there at of the agreement is four years,” said “and that was change. Sixty percent cast some point,” said Weaver. [email protected] Weaver. “We’re looking to show that a votes for change and we’re going to be minority government can work, and what able to deliver that.” better way to show that proportional Weaver pointed out that many representation can work than with a of Christy Clark’s promises have not functioning minority government?” transpired. “We haven’t seen 100,000 The Greens “specifically did not ask jobs, an increase in the GDP, or the for a coalition,” Weaver said, as they elimination of debt. Both the Greens and want to show British Columbians that a the NDP have clear economic agendas. minority government can work. Under this minority government, you Since the final election results were will actually see job growth – real stable announced on May 24, Weaver said the job growth, not boom and bust or mega Greens had four negotiating sessions projects here and there.” with the NDP as well as some good Horgan added, “We will create the negotiations with the Liberals. “What’s economy of the future.” obvious to us is that there is so much Both leaders alluded to a change commonality in the legislature, but in the in tone at the legislature. “I am excited end, we made the decision that’s in the to be working with the three Green and best interests of BC – to work with the 41 NDP MLAs, who want to make NDP to provide a stable government.” life better for the people in BC. It is Weaver explained that they decided infectious,” said Horgan. to make the announcement now rather “It’s an adversarial place by nature than wait for the throne speech in order to and we want to change that,” Weaver give British Columbians certainty. “We added. Weaver said he would not now know that the current government compromise his integrity and principles. ALFA Art Walk returns submitted from June 19-30. Everyone is welcome The Nakusp summer Art Walk is to join in. back for its fourth year, featuring works During the summer months by local artists on display in many participating venues and the Nakusp businesses, mainly in the downtown Visitor Centre will stock the brochures, core. A few members of the Arrow which include a good map and details on Lakes Fine Arts (ALFA) Guild have artists and venues. been working hard to put together the The guild was able to proceed with self-guided tour during July, August and this year’s art walk with the generous September. financial help of RDCK Area K. There will be a celebration on Friday June 23 from 4:30 to 8 pm at the Support the Valley Heritage Nursery, located by the Nakusp Marina. While viewing the art works, Voice with a voluntary patrons can enjoy the drumming group subscription Boombassa and music with DJ Aversive. Refreshments will be available, as will Only $10-$30 the new 2017 brochure. Send Cheque or Money Order to: This is the first time that entrepreneurs Bill and Carla Poulin The Valley Voice host this celebration event at the nursery, Box 70 New Denver, BC and the artworks will be on display there V0G 1S0 4 OPINION The Valley Voice June 1, 2017

committed to ensuring that 2015 will Canada 150 be the last federal election conducted Hello everyone. under the first-past-the-post voting Silverton Community system” and “we will make every Club just wants to remind vote count.” Then he betrayed people that Canada’s150th us, and he betrayed you, when he Birthday is coming soon. abandoned it on February 1st. It would be great to have nice I know you do your best to Canada flags on our houses to represent the constituents of your show that we are proud Canadians! riding. We both know that the I put a new flag up, so it shows well. majority of Canadians want a fair Let’s see how proudly Canadian electoral system, as does the majority we are. of your constituents, and it appears Therese Anderson you do as well. After all, you ran on Silverton electoral reform, and Trudeau’s flip- flop was probably as much a surprise Bears can be a for you as it was for all of us. pain It is clear that electoral reform As beautiful as bears can be, they in Canada has deep roots and it is can be a big pain in the ass. not going away. As a Liberal MP, I honestly do not know what is the you have the opportunity to not only bigger pain in the ass – dealing with keep your word to your constituents, cranky aggressive bears OR dealing but to also renew and improve our with the “knowledgeable” democracy. It is time! conservation officer(s) that seem Will you please vote to support to think that we as a community the ERRE committee report and to Spring has finally sprung!! 430 Front Street, Kaslo, BC have not been bear aware. In some uphold this central election promise? 250-353-7714 cases they think we are stupid. Ann Remnant Come enjoy the best view in Kaslo from our patio The Ingrid Rice cartoon is a satirical look at current events in politics and is sponsored by the Kaslo Hotel. The Hotel does not necessarily share the political views of the artist. They need to come and do their Fair Vote Canada – Kootenays job instead of giving out useless Nelson, BC is. The “designated areas” would large part, from funds that they in information EVERYONE KNOWS. mean that several of my ATV loving Truth first, then fact own. The general public thinks We have offered NUMEROUS times ATV tourism? friends would no longer be able to reconciliation taxpayers’ dollars pay for our nations, to have them put a bear trap in our In reply to Jerry van Immerzeel’s go out on the trail from their back Taxes being the bane of Nelsonites but they don’t.” backyard. It is time the problem letter in the May 18 Valley Voice, yard but would have to load up their and Canadians in general, I would like From Indigenous Rights: A guide bears were taken care of. If that can please allow me to clarify something. ATVs and drive 20 km or so before to share something I read the other night to First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Issues be solved by relocating them, that’s I agree with the writer of that letter they could get on their quad! in the University of Alberta magazine in Canada by Chelsea Vowel. Myth awesome. If it can’t be solved with that most ATV users are law abiding The plan was to promote Area (spring edition) about the Truth and busting: them being relocated, that saddens and careful, and I do not begrudge K as an ATV tourism destination Reconciliation being undertaken on 1. Taxation it is assumed that me, because maybe if jobs were them their pleasure in getting out on which would bring great economic their Edmonton campus. Indigenous peoples do not pay taxes. done properly last year, it would not the old logging and mining trails. benefit to the region. This has What surprised me the most were This myth is closely tied to the go that way. My protest in a previous letter voiced not been the experience of other their facts on taxes, because I (as damaging belief that people who do Tanya O’Neill a different concern. regions. Specifically, in the Calgary well as most people I know) was not pay taxes are lazy, socially parasitic New Denver At the time, we had public Foothills between Cochrane and ignorant of how the complex web and unworthy of even the most basic meetings led by “consultants” who Canmore the experience was quite of “Indian Affaires” are managed. human rights... we must first recognize Liberal MPs turned out to be paid promoters different. There, quads and dirt I quote... “It’s hardly surprising there are that the Indian Act tax exemption does need to support advocating opening all logging and bikes with their preference for misconceptions ... First Nations funding not include most Indigenous peoples mining trails to off-road traffic, but in wet and muddy places destroyed is complex and convoluted... the federal (only status Indians) and applies only electoral reform designated areas only. All areas not wetlands and creekbeds, caused government holds FN money in a trust. to goods, services, personal property May 31st is a very important day so designated would then be closed fires, left behind garbage from toilet This money originates from a variety and income located on a reserve. Many for me. I will be watching closely to off-road traffic. This would give paper and broken bottles to broken of sources, including the sale of what FN have exchanged tax exemption for to see how Liberal MPs vote on our local ATV users much less washing machines, lawn mowers was originally FN lands and resources other benefits in self-governing or have electoral reform. freedom of movement than they have and car wrecks, first responders were from reserve, treaty, and traditional instituted their own taxation regimes. Two years ago, Trudeau now: all logging and mining trails called out to fires, accidents, fights, Indigenous land. As far back as 1911, 2. “Free housing...understand that eloquently announced “We are are open to all off-road traffic as it and overdoses. More RCMP had to Duncan Campbell Scott spoke to no one is handing out free houses be hired. They have now curtailed parliament about the Indian Trust Fund, on-reserve... There is market based EDITORIAL / LETTERS POLICY ATV access as much as possible; the which at the time held $56,592,988.99. housing where households pay full cost The Valley Voice welcomes letters to the editor and community news damage has been mitigated but not The details of what happened to associated with purchasing or renting; articles from our readers. Letters and articles should be no longer than eliminated. The ATV users banned this fund and whether it evolved into and non-profit social housing, where 500 words and may be edited. We reserve the right to reject any submitted there are now looking for other something else... how much has or has the cost is covered by a combination of material. Please mark your letter “LETTER TO THE EDITOR.” Include areas where there are no rules or not been paid into this account since government funds and private sector your address and daytime phone number for verification purposes. restrictions. These are the ones Scott’s report and even the process by loans, which is not unique to FN.” We will not knowingly publish any letter that is defamatory or libelous. who would enthusiastically respond which the federal government today “Truth first, then reconciliation.” We will not publish anonymous letters or letters signed with pseudonyms, to our invitation to ATV users. Who disburses transfer payments are all My small part is to share this except in extraordinary circumstances. would benefit from that? difficult to confirm. What is clear is that information. Opinions expressed in published letters are those of the author and not Elsje de Boer C. Burton necessarily those of the Valley Voice. moneys currently transferred to First Fauquier, BC Nations communities are generated, in Balfour

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and citizens and well-researched and Treaty and enhanced commitment to created an impossible contract where global warming and the changeover Open letter from wise government policy-making. We forestry, fisheries, agriculture, and more money had to be paid back than to clean energy. His book: The Money should utilize the talents of all MLAs. nature-based tourism. was issued by the loans. The bankers Mafia – World in Crisis is a what former NDP MLAs re There are specific policy ideas The best way to promote the foresaw this problem and urged the you should know about the financial cooperation of NDP where the Green Party and the New above goals is a NDP-Green coalition government to adopt an income tax system. It outlines the changes Democratic Party share common government - the sooner the better. so it could collect the money for needed to the system, material the and Green Party ground: Jim Beattie (MLA 1991-1996), interest on its bonds. Everyone else Occupy movement could have We admire citizen efforts over We support electoral reform Corky Evans (MLA 1991-2001, had to depend on more bank loans or used. Mr. Hellyer was the Minister of 20 years to bring the Green Party including some form of proportional 2005-2009), Tom Perry (MLA government spending to make their Defence in the Pearson and Trudeau to the accomplishment of electing representation that will more 1989-1996), Joan Sawicki (MLA interest payments. Other countries governments and ran against Pierre three MLAs. We look forward to accurately reflect the views of British 1991-2001), David Zirnhelt (MLA have versions of this system. Global E. Trudeau for the leadership of the their contributions as representatives Columbians and will encourage more 1989-2001) debt spirals out of control and is Liberal Party. I remember voting for not only for their own constituencies citizens to become engaged with our US$225 trillion by one estimate. his Canadian Action Party years ago. but for the aspirations of the majority democracy. The NDP and Green The problem Recessions are a regular Ed Zak of British Columbians concerned Party agree on this. occurrence under this system and Nakusp about issues ranging from the Electoral financing reform with interest occasionally there is a financial Collecting interest on loans administration of government to the to eliminate corporate and union crisis. The last one was in 2008 was usury, a sin until the end of the Jobs, jobs, jobs global environment. donations to political parties is long but it is hard to predict when the 110 billion dollar arms sales Middle Ages. It is still forbidden We are proud of the NDP’s overdue. This is also an issue on next one will occur. Global elites to Saudi Arabia. That’s 110,000 in Islam. To Islam interest leads to record in social justice, human which the NDP and Green Party have their plan for the next financial million. I checked to make sure. slavery. Five cents invested at a rights, environmental conservation agree. crisis. They never let a good crisis “Jobs, jobs, jobs,” was Donald’s 4.8% compound interest turns into (including the Agricultural Land Because BC is part of a global go to waste. James Rickards lays message to his people after the $1 billion in just over 500 years. The Reserve of 1973), freedom of ecosystem we share the Green Party’s their plans out in his book, The deal was made. There’s more. I’m principle doubles every 15 years. information, beginning the process science-based concerns with using Road To Ruin. The plan is to create reminded what the old timers said Nobody lives for 500 years but of reconciliation with indigenous Site C power to subsidize LNG a digital currency and eliminate about firewood: “Warms you twice, collecting interest is quite a potent people, and bridging urban-rural exports and with Kinder Morgan banknotes. A negative interest rate when you put it up and when you force to have under your control. divides through the CORE and land expansion. will be charged which will help the burn it in the stove.” With arms its Around 1900 there was a debate and resource planning processes of Recognizing the experience of government service its debt and keep “jobs, jobs, jobs” when you make whether the government or banks the 1990s. Joy MacPhail and Jenny Kwan in people spending to keep the economy them and its “jobs, jobs, jobs” when should issue money. In 1913 a group At least 57% of voters wanted 2001-2005, we agree that the Green going. There is a good video, Ice you rebuild the real estate that’s been of US bankers met and crafted the a different government. We agree Party deserves official party status in Nine Exposed, where Mr. Rickards smashed to hell. Have you ever seen Federal Reserve Act which was with the Greens that monolithic rule the Legislative Assembly. is interviewed. images of the cities bombed out pushed through Congress 3 days from the Premier’s Office is clearly Achieving sustainable rural To Paul Hellyer global warming in the Second World War? “Jobs, before Christmas. The Act was outdated. Both the Legislative economies requires settlement of land is the most important problem facing jobs, jobs” comes to my mind. But obscurely worded and federal in Assembly and the Cabinet should claims and resolution of the softwood humanity and international banking my heart is heavy with weariness name only. It gave the bankers the much better reflect and represent lumber issue, timber supply and and the financial system the most and defeat. I guess I’ve never liked right to issue money in the form the wide range of public opinion utilization, and prudent but assertive urgent. There have to be changes working quite that much. of loans on which they collected and citizen aspirations. We should re-negotiation of the Columbia River to the financial system to deal with Norbert Duerichen welcome incisive questions by MLAs interest. The charging of interest New Denver Slocan Valley Economic Development Strategy highlights by Jan McMurray related businesses. Yet another is for for a charette process for the mill steps. The report also suggests the program. Two people from New The Slocan Valley Economic businesses to do cross-promotions site, where planners, property and development of a ‘Slocan Grown’ Denver, Rebecca Sargeant and Development Strategy and – offering a reduced rate at the golf business owners and other interested agriculture brand to be included on Jessica Rayner, were also hired to Implementation Plan has been course to people who camp at the people discuss possibilities for the packaging, brochures, at farmer’s assist the consultants. The process completed, and a funding application municipal campground, for example. property and agree on a preferred markets, etc. included stakeholder and public has been submitted under the The third focus area is to plan. The Slocan Valley regional engagement, a review of past studies, provincial Rural Dividend program enhance business engagement The final focus area is to economic development strategy was and steering committee meetings. to start putting the words into action. and opportunities. Suggestions to provide support for expanded produced by EDCD Consultants, The consultants produced three The plan includes six key focus accomplish this are to expand the agricultural opportunities. The who were engaged by the three reports as part of the project: one areas and 27 strategies. business retention and expansion report recommends an agri-food Slocan Valley Villages (New on the stakeholder engagement, The first focus area is ‘economic program, strengthen the role of the asset mapping exercise followed Denver, Silverton and Slocan) one on the organizational structure, development organizational structure Chamber of Commerce, hold an by a discussion with people in the and RDCK Area H with funding and one detailing the strategies and and expanded capacity.’ Some of the annual business expo and trade show, agricultural sector to determine next from the provincial Rural Dividend implementation plan. recommendations under this focus and consider a valley-wide business area are to hire a dedicated economic licensing program. Information on water flowed in Balfour development coordinator, to expand The fourth focus area is to build submitted come from the $2.8 million Clean the Board of Directors to proceed the Slocan Valley Economic an entrepreneurial regional economy. More than 65 Balfour residents Water and Wastewater Fund grant with borrowing $1.42 million to Development Commission (SVEDC) The consultants recommend a attended a public meeting hosted the RDCK received for the project. replace the reservoir immediately. If to include increased involvement feasibility study on establishing a by the RDCK on May 15 to discuss Some meeting attendees noted they approved by the Board of Directors, from the private sector and other co-working space in the valley, and needed capital upgrades to their did not favour the installation of this will be done under a short community organizations, and to the development of a web-based water system. RDCK staff presented meters; however, staff explained term, five-year loan which does not develop an economic development guide outlining the steps to starting information about the project goals, that this component of the project require public assent. The resulting communications plan. up a business. Another suggestion finances, and proposed water rates. must be completed to secure the $2.8 impact will be an increase of 421 per The second focus area is to is a program that would provide up The RDCK is seeking approval million grant. cent to the current parcel tax amount increase awareness of the Slocan to $2,500 and mentoring to support from the electors in the Balfour Water “The proposed project provides of $248, for a total of $1,292 per year Valley. Some of the strategies here business start-ups. System Area via referendum to the community of Balfour with a for a five-year period. include developing a regional The fifth focus area is ‘support, determine if they support the RDCK unique opportunity to catch up on Balfour residents have three profile with sub-profiles for facilitiation and relationships.’ In borrowing $583,323 to proceed with urgent replacement backlog for their opportunities to cast their ballots: each community, developing an this area, the report recommends the project, which has an estimated water system with a relatively small advance voting on June 7, general economic development focused establishing a Slocan Valley total cost of $3,397,000. The scope financial commitment,” said Uli voting on June 17 and mail ballot website, and joining the regional non-profit network to help avoid of the project includes construction Wolf, the RDCK’s General Manager voting. economic development website duplication and to create a collective of a new reservoir, installation of of Environmental Services. “This Visit the RDCK website at managed by Community Futures, voice. Actively lobbying for cell universal metering, establishing project is a must in order to achieve http://www.rdck.ca/EN/main/ imaginekootenay.com. Another service, and supporting the Slocan standby power, replacement of the rate stability for the water system.” government/elections-other- suggestion is to create a one-sheet Village Mill Site Master Plan/ upper zone pump station, upgrading If the borrowing is not approved, voting/aap- referenda/balfour- flyer outlining opportunities in Charette are also strategies here. water lines and providing hydrant the RDCK will still be required water-referendum.html for more the valley and to place them in The consultants recommend that infill. to undertake some aspects of the information on the project and the accommodations and other tourism the Village of Slocan seek funding The balance of the cost would project and staff will recommend to referendum. 6 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice June 1, 2017 Bat encounters can put you at risk for rabies submitted don’t have any holes, and keep the so they move to another roost is the discuss the risk of rabies to your pet. yourself, avoid contact by wearing Some people think they are cute attic area free of bats by keeping best way to remove bats. All contact with bats should be leather gloves, a hat, long sleeves, and others find them creepy. Whether all vents properly screened and by Avoid locations or activities taken seriously. Bats have tiny sharp and pants. Safely contain the bat in a you are fascinated or fearful, the closing off other openings. where bats are likely to be found teeth and claws, so scratches or bites secure, covered container to prevent bottom line is it’s important to avoid If you find a live bat in a room (e.g., caves). may not be visible or painful but others from being exposed. Keep coming into physical contact with of your home, open the window If you have a pet dog, cat, or could still be there. If you have been the bat in a safe location until public bats, the primary carrier of the rabies and close interior doors until the bat ferret, make sure they are vaccinated bitten or scratched, thoroughly wash health can arrange to pick it up and virus in BC. leaves. regularly against rabies. Pets that the wounds with soap and water and test it for rabies. Rabies is a very serious disease If your home or workplace is were born and raised in BC pose a contact your local public health unit Early treatment is crucial to that affects the nervous system. It inhabited by bats, seek professional very low risk of transmitting rabies to or family doctor immediately. Do not prevent rabies from progressing. is almost always fatal if not treated advice from a pest control or wildlife humans; however, vaccinating your wait for symptoms to appear. Call a Treatment involves a two-week in time. In 2016, 61 people in the specialist. Bats are a protected species pets will protect them from rabies. wildlife or pest control company to period of vaccinations that must be Interior Health region were treated under the BC Wildlife Act. Excluding If your pet has come in contact with capture the bat. administered as soon as possible after for potential exposure to rabies. or evicting bats from their roost site a bat, contact your veterinarian to If trying to capture the bat exposure. Between 4% and 8% of the bats that are tested after coming into ICBC urges drivers and cyclists to watch out for each other contact with people are found to submitted anticipate your next move. at least three seconds behind cyclists to do so. have the rabies virus. Infected bats With crashes involving cyclists • Yield the right-of-way. Yield to and at least one metre when passing • Follow the rules of the road. can transmit rabies to humans when peaking during the summer, ICBC cyclists and signal well in advance a cyclist. Don’t risk side-swiping or Make sure you obey all traffic signs their saliva comes into contact with is urging drivers and cyclists to if you need to cross a designated running a cyclist off the road. and signals and rules of the road. a person’s mucus membranes (eyes, take extra care on the roads. As bike lane or pull over to the side of Tips for cyclists: • Use caution around parked nose, and mouth) or through a break ridership increases in the summer, the road. • Start at the top. Wearing an vehicles. Be aware of people in in the skin. so does the number of cyclist- • Look out. Shoulder check for approved bicycle helmet that meets vehicles to avoid getting hit by an As we gear up for the season, related crashes. In BC 740 cyclists cyclists before turning right and safety standards is the law in BC and opening door. It’s best to keep at many people will be bringing summer are injured and seven are killed watch for oncoming cyclists before you could be fined for not wearing least once metre away from parked gear out of storage or heading out to in car crashes between June and turning left. Scan for cyclists before one. Focus on how it fits: it should vehicles. open the cabin. Activities like these September every year. That means you enter the roadway from an alley be snug, but not uncomfortable, and • Shoulder check. Before making can lead to unexpected encounters six cyclists are injured every day or get in and out of a parking spot. should not be able to roll off of your any turns, shoulder check and hand with bats. Bats often fly into poorly during the summer. In the Southern • Dooring is dangerous. Both head when the chin strap is secured. signal in advance. Remember, sealed cabins and homes, they roost Interior, on average, 160 cyclists are drivers and passengers must • Reflect on safety. Be extra drivers sometimes fail to yield in attic spaces and they can even be injured and three killed every year. shoulder check for cyclists before visible with reflective gear on your right-of-way. found hanging inside closed patio Tips for drivers: opening doors. Not only will it keep bicycle pedals and wheels. For more information about umbrellas. • Don’t get distracted. Watch cyclists safe, it will help you avoid a • Stay off the sidewalk. If there’s cycling, and videos about these Interior Health offers these tips to for cyclists on the road and make dooring violation and fine too. no bike lane, keep to the right-hand tips visit the cycling safety page on help protect yourself and your family. eye contact if you can, so they can • Keep a safe distance. Maintain side of the road as much as it’s safe icbc.com. Never touch live or dead bats. Tell children not to play with or BC Hydro offers tips to help stay safe in your yard touch bats. submitted that contact with a power line can to keep vegetation on their property beginning any work outdoors. Trees Make your home or cabin bat As the weather warms up, British cause severe injury or even death,” clear of power lines. BC Hydro can conduct electricity, which means proof. Keep doors and windows Columbians are spending more said Hugo Shaw, BC Hydro’s senior reminds property owners that if branches that touch power lines can closed, make sure window screens time outside doing yard work like vice president of safety, security and any part of the tree or hedge is make the tree a safety hazard. trimming trees, but a recent survey emergency management. “To stay within three metres of a power · Stay back. Always maintain a Expect Bicycles commissioned by BC Hydro found safe, a property owner and their line, call 1-800-BCHYDRO and safe distance from power lines, at that nearly three quarters do not equipment should be at least three a representative will assess the least three metres. That is about the know the safe distance they should metres – about a car length – from a conditions and recommend an length of a standard four-door car. SLOCAN HEAT maintain between their equipment power line at all times.” approach. · Be aware of the arc. Electricity As a result of climate change, in the past and the power line, and almost Keeping vegetation clear of BC Hydro offers the following can ‘arc’ or jump from power lines 50 years annual average temperatures half were unaware that branches power lines is an important step in tips to help the public stay safe across a gap to tools or ladders. in the Columbia Basin have increased touching electrical lines can conduct staying safe, but research showed around power lines: For more information on how 2.3º C. Researchers project that by the electricity. that 41% were not aware that it was · Locate the line. Look around to stay safe around electricity, visit year 2080 our lower elevation Slocan “We want to remind the public the property owner’s responsibility and locate the power lines before bchydro.com/besafe. Lake Ecosystem Bioclimate will likely resemble the Grand Forks area of today Capitol to host the original cowboy music group with ponderosa pine savannah and submitted ‘Tumbling Tumbleweeds,’ ‘Cool measure of comedy and banter. are legends in the field of Western grassland/steppe. The legendary ‘Sons of the Water’ and ‘Ghost Riders in the Each of the five members share the music. Everyone I talk to is so very Pioneers’ will appear in concert at 7 Sky’ are classics forever entwined vocals and instrumentals. Part of the excited they are coming to British pm on June 25 at the Capitol Theatre into the lore and mystique of the hallmark sound comes from acoustic Columbia.” slocanlakess.com in Nelson. Tickets are available American West. fiddles, mandolin, upright bass, and Other tour venues are Abbotsford through www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca First started by Rogers and the lead and rhythm guitars. June 20, Kelowna June 21, Oliver or by phone 1-250-352-6363. There gifted songwriters Bob Nolan and Local promoter Margaret June 24, Vernon June 26 and is limited seating so get your tickets Tim Spencer, the group garnered Morrissette said, “The Pioneers Kamloops June 28. early. national and international fans Co-founded by Roy Rogers through appearances in almost 100 Early Years website launched in 1934, the Sons of the Pioneers western films during the 1930s, submitted Early years professionals can are synonymous with the ultimate ’40s and ’50s. They recorded many The West Kootenay Early access a wide variety of resources, in cowboy music. For decades albums under contracts with Decca, Years Council has announced education, child care forms and Our valley’s green the group has musically painted Columbia, RCA and others and the launch of its new website, funding applications. Monthly blog grocer since 1990 unforgettable images and stories of provided songs for several John Ford wkearlyyears.ca posts will include guidance from horses, cattle, cowboys, night herds, westerns, including the soundtrack The site is for both parents and local early years professionals to tall timber, cool water, canyons and for The Searchers. early years professionals. It is a help West Kootenay families learn • Fresh prairies. Their original songs like When television came along one stop shop, featuring a current more about child development, they regularly appeared on the calendar of family programs and child rearing issues and the early • Organic Roy Rogers Show and had guest events for each community in the years sector. appearances on other programs. Walt region, where parents can find out If you are a busy parent on • Wholesome Disney called upon the Pioneers about free or low-cost activities for the go then this is the site for you. to supply the soundtrack for the children aged up to six. Whether you live up the valley, 1290 Hwy #6 film Pecos Bill. They were the first Community pages include a in Nakusp, or Salmo or Trail, Crescent Valley cowboy musical group to perform contact list of community resources, you can find out what is available at Carnegie Hall and the first to supports and family programs as right where you live, or in the 250-359-7323 headline in Las Vegas casinos. well as a general directory of early community next door, as well as the Every concert is pure cowboy years resources with topics such latest announcements, resources, – Open daily – music packed with timeless hits, as health, nutrition, development, events and information on all (Closed Christmas & New Year’s day) solid western swing and a good child care subsidy and much more. things early years. June 1, 2017 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 7 Lead in water at WE Graham to be remedied this summer by Jan McMurray – and particularly systems installed testing that we realized the issue of letters about the water at the school at Parent Advisory Council’s Health & Bottled water dispensers are being before 1990, when lead was used in elevated lead was more widespread,” the May 16 board meeting. A letter from Safety Committee expresses concern used at WE Graham School in Slocan, plumbing materials. The ministry he said. Jonathon Reynolds, father of a WE about the situation, “and specifically due to elevated levels of lead in the directed school districts to do the Brown reports that daily flushing Graham student and executive director the lack of communication about this water. The situation will be remedied testing at every school once every three of the system is still occurring, and of the International Sustainability matter.” The committee asks for “a this summer. years, so one third of schools would be the results of two sessions of interval Education Foundation (ISEF), asks direct update from the Operations/ “We have a plan to replace pipes tested per year. In October, Director testing (every two hours throughout for information on how the district is Facilities department as to how this in specific areas of the building most Brown reported that SD8 would test the day) found that the prescribed addressing the lead issue. He says the issue will be addressed…” likely to be a source of the problem. all schools this year. flushing program is satisfactory. In any foundation would like to work with the This work will occur in July and The ministry stipulated that if case, only water from the dispensers is school towards developing its potential Support the August, 2017,” said Larry Brown, elevated levels of lead were found being used for drinking and cooking at as “a showpiece of outdoor learning,” Valley Voice with a Director of Operations for School in the water, the system was to be the school. but the lead issue is “threatening both voluntary subscription District 8. deactivated or flushed daily. Parent Stephanie Larsen says they enrolment and possible development Only $10-$30 Brown added that new water Director Brown said that when the go through three or four of the large of partnerships with organizations Send Cheque or Money Order to: The Valley Voice fountains will also be installed at the initial testing was done at WE Graham, bottles of water on a hot lunch day. such as ISEF.” Box 70 New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 school over the summer. elevated levels of lead were found in The daily breakfasts and once-a-week Another letter from the school’s Just this school year, the Ministry localized areas only, so only those hot lunches are prepared with the of Education started requiring school localized areas were flushed daily. “It bottled water. water systems to be tested for lead was only with much more extensive The school board received two Community First Health Co-op hosts meeting on Dr. Brian Day’s constitutional challenge of public medicare submitted privately for the same services. Canada, to protect the Canada Health Community First Health Co-op This historic trial began September Act. The BC Health Coalition and in Nelson is bringing in guest speaker 6, 2016, in BC Supreme Court. It was several other parties are intervenors in Rick Turner, co-chair of the BC Health adjourned in April for the parties to the case as well. They argue evidence Coalition, to give an update on the reorganize their evidence and raise more from other countries shows that patients critical public medicare versus private funds to continue. It is scheduled to who can afford to pay privately get care health care court case currently in the reconvene September 5, 2017. faster. The private pay sector will lure BC Supreme Court. The for-profit clinics say the law health care providers from the public Beef Seafood Turner will speak on this important against private billing by doctors sector with higher salaries for less and Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon, New York Steak, Veal Clams, Oysters, Lobster Tail, Peeled & Deveined legal challenge in Nelson Tuesday, June enrolled in MSP infringes patients’ often simpler work. The loss of these Cutlets, Breaded Veal Cutlets, Veal Cordon Bleu, Jumbo Shrimp, Breaded Fantail Shrimp, Cooked Buffalo Burgers, Ultimate Beef Patty. Salad Shrimp, Raw Headless Prawns, King Crab 13, 7 pm at the Legion Hall, 402 Victoria rights to life, liberty and security of the health professionals creates longer wait Legs, Scallops. (use level alley entrance), followed by person under Section 7 of the Canadian times for the great majority of patients Pork refreshments and the Annual General Charter of Rights and Freedoms. They who cannot afford to pay privately. Pork Chops (Centre Cut), Danish Baby Back Ribs. Fish Chicken North Atlantic Sole, North Atlantic Cod, Halibut Meeting of Community First Health maintain that because some people Turner’s talk is sponsored by Nelson Steak, Sockeye Fillets, Red Snapper, Stuffed Sole. Co-op. under the publicly funded system wait Area Society for Health (NASH) and Chicken Cordon Bleu, Souvlaki Chicken Kebabs, “The future of Canadian Medicare is for some medically necessary services the Nelson Chapter of the Council of Chicken Burgers, Chicken Kiev, Chicken Florentine, Party Favourites Chicken Mexicana, Chicken Fingers, Chicken Jalepeno Cheese Bites, Mozza Cheese Stix, Bacon at stake in this case on for-profit medical (in particular elective surgery and non- Canadians, and the Community First Breast (Boneless), Chicken Wings (Honey & Garlic Wrapped Oysters, Breaded Oysters, Breaded services,” says Pegasis McGauley, chair urgent specialist consults), patients Health Co-op. or Hot & Spicy), Chicken Drumstix (Honey & Garlic). Scallops, Perogies, Breaded Calamari, Desserts. of Community First Health Co-op. “If should have the right to get these services For more information, call Pegasis 30 Years in Business!! Dr. Brian Day succeeds in forcing the quicker by paying privately. This would McGauley at 250-229-4223 (quick [email protected] • 587-297-4214 government to allow private payment create a system based on ability to pay response time) or email pegasisp@ health services, we will end up with a parallel to our public system based on gmail.com (longer response time). Call or email - Jeff delivers to your door! two-tier health system that will drive up need. costs, give special services to the wealthy They seek a system of ‘dual practice’ and erode our public health care services. in which doctors can be paid from both It is a critical case for the protection of the public and private purses. They also our universal public health care system.” argue that even physicians enrolled in Dr. Brian Day, CEO of a Vancouver MSP should be allowed to extra bill for-profit clinic, has launched the patients who do not want to wait their lawsuit. He is seeking to overturn three turn for publicly funded care. BC doctors key provisions of the BC Medicare not in the public system (enrolled in Protection Act: the prohibition of private MSP) are already allowed to do this. medical insurance for services covered The BC Attorney General is by Medicare, the limits on extra billing, defending the BC Medicare Protection and the ban on doctors being paid by both Act, aided by the Attorney General of the Medical Services Plan (MSP) and Hwy 6 resurfacing underway by Jan McMurray The resurfacing project on Hwy 6 between Nakusp and Slocan is underway. The $7,950,000 project will see re-surfacing of approximately 37 kilometres of Hwy 6 at five locations between Slocan and Nakusp; 3.5 kilometres of Hwy 31A (Kaslo highway) from New Denver to the brake check; 12.4 kilometres of side roads in the Silverton, Hills and Registration Nakusp area; and 2.6 kilometres of side roads in the Villages of New 2017-18 Season Denver, Silverton and Slocan. Early Bird Deadline - Expect traffic delays throughout June 23, 2017 the summer in these areas. The project is scheduled for completion Forms available at Shaggyz in Nakusp, this fall. or RHC Insurance in New Denver 8 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice June 1, 2017 New Denver council, May 23: Doctor Magier leaving, council ready to protect SCHC future Village of by Katrine Campbell at Lucerne School for the Pitch- Program Public Report (CARIP) for • Mayor Ann Bunka told council In Canada Community Clean-Up. 2016, which summarized actions New Denver that Interior Health sent out a notice “Amanda [Murphy] and I went – it taken in 2016 and proposed for 2017 that Dr. Mike Magier is leaving the was really fun!” she reported. Each to reduce municipal and community THANK YOU! Slocan Community Health Centre elementary class cleaned a different energy consumption and greenhouse The Village of New Denver would like to thank the May Days Committee, in the fall. Other communities have part of town and one group picked up gas emissions. The Village will the Arena Society, Columbia Basin Trust, Fomi’s Bakery and all the people had trouble replacing doctors so more than 200 cigarette butts. Most purchase offsets equivalent to 30 that came out to volunteer for the 2017 New Denver May Days events. representatives from the three villages, of the garbage – four bags full – was tonnes of carbon dioxide from The The free BBQ lunch that was sponsored by the Village with the support of RDCK directors and others are meeting plastic, Bunka said, although she did Nature Conservancy for 2016. Some CBT and Fomi’s was a success with almost 200 hotdogs being given away. to discuss the issue to ensure the health find a full bottle of beer. of the climate action initiatives by centre, particularly the emergency • Bunka reported that the Regional the Village include the lightbulb BEAR SIGHTINGS department, remains viable. District of Central Kootenay board recycling station at the Village office All residents are asked to please manage their attractants and continue Councillor Henning von Krogh, approved $1.48 million in Community for residents, a new on demand hot the Village’s rep on the West Kootenay Initiative grants, including all the water tank for the Nikkei Centre, Mori reporting wildlife sightings to the Conservation Officer Service. The correct Boundary Regional Hospital District Village’s recommendations. trail improvements, CBT WaterSmart number for the RAPP line is 1-877-952-7277. board, said he was concerned with - The RDCK is supporting the program, and wildfire interface Interior Health’s statement, “…in the Village of New Denver’s application brushing. NIKKEI CENTRE FREE PASSES coming weeks we will be looking at to the Strategic Priorities Fund for • Council received a letter from th To commemorate the 75 Anniversary of the Japanese Canadian intern- how best to meet both longer term grant money for capital upgrades to Theresa Tremaine announcing ArtWalk th ment, and Canada’s 150 birthday, the Village of New Denver is offering all primary care and site needs.” The the Denver Siding water system, if 2017, which will take place in New residents free season’s passes to the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre. wording, he said, was very vague. the boundary extension process goes Denver and Silverton from July 14 to Property owners will receive their pass in their tax notice – any resident • Bunka reported a busy Victoria through. Bunka noted it is easier for September 10. Local artists will display who has not received a pass is invited to contact the Village Office to ar- Day weekend as she took part in the the Village to get the grant than for their work in participating businesses, range delivery. May Days celebrations. She rode on the RDCK, which has numerous water and a map will be available in July. the Fire Rescue boat in the parade systems to look after. CAO Bruce COMMUNITY SPACES FOR and, along with Councillors Heather Woodbury is preparing an info sheet Hidden Garden Fox and David Hodsall, served 190 on the proposed expansion, which was FUTURE GENERATIONS hot dogs in two hours on Sunday at triggered by Denver Siding residents Gallery launches A public presentation about future plans for Knox Hall and Bosun Hall is the Community Spirit barbecue. “I was looking for a safe source of water. 17th season scheduled for 7:00 pm on Tuesday, June 6th at the Knox Hall. Community kind of at half-speed and they worked - The Resource Recovery Plan submitted members are invited to come and hear about Council’s proposed course really, really hard,” she said. “It was a overview has been received by the The Hidden Garden Gallery in of action regarding these facilities, and share their thoughts with Council. challenge.” board; there will be consultations with New Denver announces its 2017 Bunka also attended part of the both stakeholders and the public. The summer season and the launch of its EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ‘Cup Half-Full’ Aging Well event overview should be available soon at new website, hiddengardengallery. The Village of New Denver has secured funding to hire summer students to on May 16 and 17, hosted by the www.rdck.ca. ca. This summer the gallery will fill Collections Assistant positions at the Nikkei Internment Memorial Cen- University of Victoria and Interior • The Village’s Fire Services bring you 10 shows highlighting a tre. Position descriptions and eligibility criteria are available upon request Health. She said the researchers contracts with Silverton and the RDCK variety of media including encaustic, from the Village Office. Interested individuals should submit a resume and wanted to talk to people and get their will be amended to indicate that each watercolour, acrylic, oils, photography cover letter to the attention of Bruce Woodbury, CAO. feedback “on what we have here that participant’s share of the annual and an array of mixed media. In aids in aging well and staying here.” cost is based on the amounts in the addition to outstanding individual 115 Slocan Avenue · P.O. Box 40, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 They will produce a report and come current year’s budget, rather than on artists, this season will include student (250) 358-2316 · [email protected] · www.newdenver.ca back in the fall to present the findings. the previous year’s actual costs. The work that honours Aboriginal Day. On May 8, she joined the students parties have been discussing these The Hidden Garden Gallery is changes for several years and all agreed located at 803 Kildare Street, New in principle to them. Denver and will be open June 19 to • Council agreed to staff’s Aug 26 from 10 am to 3 pm, Mondays recommendations that it support for through Saturdays. its duration the equal partnership in the You are invited to join the HGG Slocan Valley Economic Development Board on Monday, June 5, from 12:30 Partnership project. The RDCK will to 2:30 pm for a launch party with make a joint application to the BC refreshments and door prizes. Go to Rural Dividend program on behalf of hiddengardengallery.ca to find out the partners – Area H, New Denver, who will have the first show at the Silverton and Slocan – for funding gallery this summer. At the party your to implement the strategy outlined in research will qualify you to enter a the Economic Development report. drawing for a framed photograph by The total project budget is estimated Patrizia Menton. at $263,000. The bulk of the funding The board looks forward to is being applied for from the Rural celebrating its amazing gallery and Dividend program and Columbia new website with you. Please note: the Selkirk Paving is working in Basin Trust; the partners will make up launch party was originally scheduled the shortfall through cash and in-kind for Sunday, June 4. Due to a planned contributions. outage by BC Hydro, the party has the area. Slocan, Silverton, • Council received from staff the been moved to Monday, June 5. Climate Action Revenue Incentive East Wilson Road washed out New Denver and Nakusp. WANTED by Jan McMurray East Wilson Creek Road is closed TO BUY: and barricaded at 2 km, following a washout that happened on May 3. For a free estimate CEDAR AND There is currently no access to the hiking trails up this forest service PINE POLES road, including the Wilson Creek Brian Major Falls, Dennis Creek, and Alps Alturas Call 1-800-668-2848 • 250-938-3900 trails. A ministry spokesperson reports Please contact: that a geotechnical engineer will Gormans Pole Division attend the site on June 5 and make Driveway to Highways recommendations on how to fix the road. The ministry hopes to open the 250-547-9296 road in mid to late June. June 1, 2017 The Valley Voice SLOCAN VALLEY 9 New Denver physician plans to leave the community end of summer by Jan McMurray and Katrine losing a doctor, but with the implications board chair Aimee Watson. to look at the future of care,” she said, IH will be willing to work with us; they Campbell for the centre and the community. “We had a sit-down for a half referring to the IH release announcing generally have been and I’m not saying Dr. Mike Magier will be leaving Whittleton also had some concerns hour and started brainstorming,” she Magier’s resignation. The release said there’s going to be a problem. his position at the Slocan Community about the age and state of the hospital said. They want to speak to places like IH “will be looking at how best to meet “I just want to point out that health Health Centre (SCHC) in New Denver building, Bunka added. Kaslo and Creston which have already both longer term primary care and site care is not a business. We pay taxes for towards the end of the summer. He and “With just Chuck [Dr. Burkholder] been through the problem of losing and needs.” it and people have a right to health care.” his daughter are moving to Nelson, they can’t continue with 24/7 emergency recruiting doctors, and find out what “That’s not something you Bunka also thanked Dr. Magier for where there are more extracurricular service,” she said. “It’s hard to get worked and what didn’t in recruitment. usually see when they’re making an his 10 years in the community. and social opportunities for his teenager. doctors, but we’ll give it a go. I know The next day she called Whittleton announcement,” Bunka said. “That’s the “His being here is part of the reason “Ideally, I would have given more the community would step up.” and told her the group wants to meet reason we jumped all over it.” we were able to have 24/7 coverage. He notice, but this is the way the timing The following day, May 18, was with her and other IH people before the She asked for information to be was part of a team that made it possible.” worked out for us. My daughter will start the monthly RDCK board meeting. June 28 hospital board meeting. She brought to the meeting, and for them to Dr. Magier arrived in New Denver school in Nelson in the fall. If another Bunka met with RDCK directors from asked for someone to be there to explain discuss the full spectrum of health care in November 2007 after three years doctor hasn’t been recruited by then, I’m Slocan (Mayor Jessica Lunn), Silverton what had gone into the SCHC building for the community. practicing in Invermere. Originally willing to try to make something work. (Councillor Leah Main), and Area H already, and what needed to be done, The group wants to connect from the US, he found both of his BC I love the work, the community, and the Director Walter Popoff – all hospital as well as how they could get another doctors with IH, and is asking the jobs on the ‘Health Match’ website, facility. It’s a really great team here.” board directors – as well as RDCK Chair doctor in place. Kootenay West MLA larger community for innovative ideas a recruitment service for health care Dr. Magier has been practicing in Karen Hamling (Nakusp) and Area D Katrine Conroy will also be invited. on finding doctors. “There may have to professionals in BC. New Denver for ten years. (Kootenay Lake) Director and hospital “We will meet with IH as a group be some fundraising. If the community Cheryl Whittleton, IH administrator, is willing to put up something, IH might Smokey Creek Salvage said, “We recognize this news has be willing to put up something. 24 HR TOWING New & Used Auto Parts, Back Hoe Work, created some concerns in the community “I want to make sure when we go Certified Welding & Repairs, Vehicle Removal and we’ll provide regular updates on our to IH and explain how important this is, WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS discussions as they move forward. It’s that it’s not a divided community. I think 359-7815 ; 1-877-376-6539 3453 YEATMAN RD, SOUTH SLOCAN important to stress that our services at the Slocan Community Health Centre are not changing in the months ahead, and we will be looking for opportunities to involve community representatives in the future.” New Denver Mayor Ann Bunka says Whittleton gave her a call on May 17 to tell her IH had just received Magier’s resignation letter. Bunka was Dr. Mike Magier will be leaving his position at the Slocan Community Health Centre (SCHC) in New immediately concerned, not just with Denver towards the end of the summer. Aging well in the New Denver area: asset mapping sessions by Jan McMurray they would share the results of their Development Institute (RDI) at Selkirk What does healthy aging mean? research with the community in the fall. College, was given the floor to introduce What are the priorities for aging in your Cloutier also encouraged a similar asset mapping project of the community? How can we help each participants to take a grassroots approach RDI. The institute put out a call for other to age well in this area? to issues and challenges. “Every issue communities interested in engaging These questions were discussed we face isn’t something we have to in asset mapping, and one of the in small groups at Knox Hall in New throw money at,” she said. “There isn’t communities that responded was New Denver on May 16 at the ‘A Cup Half a lot of money, so how do we do things Denver. When they learned about the Full’ community mapping events, part more effectively without money? We University of Victoria project, they of a research project initiated by the can be creative and innovative to some decided to team up and work together. University of Victoria. degree. Maybe there are two or three Raynolds said there will be further asset In her welcoming remarks at priorities that we can build on.” mapping processes in the community the event, Denise Cloutier from the Nadine Raynolds, New Denver led by the RDI and the Village of New University of Victoria explained that resident and researcher at the Rural Denver at a later date. the goal of the research project is “to try to improve opportunities for aging well in the New Denver area.” She emphasized that the project will focus on the community’s strengths rather than weaknesses. “How do we work with our existing strengths and assets rather than focus on our deficits?” she asked. “How do we make this a more vibrant and attractive community for those who live here and those who might move in?” Cloutier and Karen Kobayashi are the project’s co-investigators from the university. Several local people are on the research team, including Catherine Allaway (the Village of New Denver’s corporate officer), Nadine Raynolds (New Denver councillor and researcher at the Rural Development Institute at Selkirk College), Mayor Ann Bunka, Area H Director Walter Popoff, Betty Brown (IH), Colin Moss (Chamber of Commerce), Donna Gibbons (nurse practitioner) and Suzanne McCombs (IH). Once more the Slocan Valley Co-op has hit the top of the chart when it comes to soliciting donations “We’re very excited about this for the Nelson SPCA. Here Rob Andrews, SPCA manager, expresses his appreciation to co-op staff members Lainie McKay and Ingrid Roy. Along with other staff members, Ingrid and Lainie excel in collaboration,” Cloutier said. “University cajoling friends, neighbours, co-op members, and other customers into giving up their spare change entities have bad reputation for doing for the animals. From December 2014 to May 2017, nearly $4,000 was collected and contributed research and not reporting back to the to the spay/neuter program. In 2016, 84 Slocan Valley animals were surrenders or strays, including community, so we’re doing this together, 47 kittens, one puppy and two rabbits. As well, 18 cats and 16 dogs were spayed or neutered. Both building knowledge together.” She said dogs in this photo say thank you, having found their forever homes through the SPCA. 10 NEW DENVER MAY DAYS The Valley Voice June 1, 2017 PHOTO CREDIT: ART JOYCE ART CREDIT: PHOTO JOYCE ART CREDIT: PHOTO

The Silverton Building Supplies float in the New Denver May Days Parade.

Mayor Ann Bunka cuts the cake at New Denver’s May Days ceremonies. Miss New Denver 2017 Jude Helene Nicholson-Chodat and Mr New Denver 2016 River Fantusz look on. PHOTO CREDIT: ART JOYCE ART CREDIT: PHOTO

This Soap Box Derby participant looks apprehensively at her opponent as she gets ready to race. PHOTO CREDIT: ART JOYCE ART CREDIT: PHOTO

Arlo and Emily were the page boy and flower girl this year.

New Denver’s Citizens of the Year are Bradley Bennett and his dog, Tikka – the pair who discovered the fire at the Village Hearth Restaurant in February while out for a walk. Thanks to them, the fire was contained to the restaurant and the main street was saved.

Ralph Wilson and Tim McCrory with the winning fish from the New Denver May Days fishing derby, a 6lb 14oz Dolly Varden. June 1, 2017 The Valley Voice KASLO MAY DAYS 11 PHOTO CREDIT: DAVE HEAGY DAVE CREDIT: PHOTO

Colin Sherbinin of South Slocan won the Best Ford Award at the 20th annual Show n Shine at Kaslo May Days. The beautiful weather brought out the old vehicles in record numbers. Kay Pegg was honoured as Citizen of the Year at Kaslo’s annual May Days celebrations. In this photo, she stands with Mayor Suzan Hewat. Kay Pegg honoured as Kaslo’s Citizen of the Year by Jan McMurray Historical Society, the Seniors Kay Pegg is Kaslo’s 2017 Club, and many more. She has Citizen of the Year. often held executive positions. Kaslo Logger Sports was a huge success again this year. “Encapsulating everything She was also a key volunteer that it means to be a Kaslovian, for the visit of the Governor this year’s recipient is always General to Kaslo in 2015. willing to lend a helping “One of the many things hand and a smile to anyone that sets Kay Pegg apart is who needs one,” said Mayor her non-stop positivity and Suzan Hewat in her speech helping spirit – whether it’s in honour of Kay at the May cooking wonderful meals Days celebration. for people who are alone Kay has been an during the holidays, providing exemplary volunteer for transportation for those who decades in Kaslo, working need it, or even organizing with organizations such as games like indoor lawn the Royal Canadian Legion bowling, Kay Pegg is always The Maypole Dance at Kaslo May Days is the longest running annual Maypole Branch 74, the Legion Ladies upbeat, and happy to help,” Dance in North America. The Kaslo Building Supplies float in the Kaslo May Days Parade. Auxiliary, Kootenay Lake said Mayor Hewat. 12 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice June 1, 2017 Kohan Garden featured as one of BC’s 11 best gardens in BC Magazine by Art Joyce BC Magazine’s spring 2017 issue sites in the history of Japanese- director who was instrumental Tour of BC’s Best Gardens,’ both the spiritual and social Both the Kohan Reflection as among BC’s best gardens. Canadians in this province. To in the formation of Valhalla written by Jane Munday and needs of internees. The late Garden and the Nikkei This comes on the heels of mark the 75th anniversary of the Provincial Park. featuring a gorgeous photo of the Rev. Dr. Kosaburo Shimizu, Internment Memorial Centre a separate initiative by Heritage start of the internment period, According to Heritage Kohan. Yeomans says the two who had been brought from garden have been recognized in BC to nominate the top heritage the government accepted 176 BC, the Turner United Church sites function as complementary the Lower Mainland with other nominations for heritage sites and became “symbolic of the entities. “The centre is a very internees, became their pastor at chose 56. New Denver resident adaptation and community important educational site so the church. In the Slocan Valley, Barb Yeomans nominated the integration that occurred in the the Kohan becomes a site for sites include the former Popoff, Kohan, the Nikkei Centre and the unique internment community reflection about what they Bay Farm, Sandon, Rosebery entire Orchard neighbourhood, of New Denver. For interned learned at the Nikkei Centre, and Lemon Creek internment which still retains key elements Japanese Canadians in the 1940s, which is really emotionally camps. Slocan City has two of its internment past. The Turner New Denver’s first church difficult.” listed sites: a cemetery marker Memorial United Church in New became Lakeview Collegiate The Kohan has also become created in 1944 by the Slocan Denver also made the list. high school, a worship site, and a highly sought-after location Buddhist Mission Society to “I decided to apply for the community social hub.” The for weddings, concerts, art commemorate the six men, one whole Orchard, because there’s late Stan Rowe, an author and events and family reunions. The woman, one child, and one infant not only the Nikkei Centre but ecologist, was among those Slocan Lake Garden Society cremated at the Slocan cemetery; there’s still elements of the old who taught there and was well- has bookings this year for five and the log cabin at 520 Springer internment camp there, like liked by the Japanese-Canadian weddings from as far away as Street, associated with the family an old water tower, an old tori community. Switzerland and Edmonton, as of author Joy Kogawa through gate, the Pavilion was the old “New Denver’s Japanese well as locals. Nearly a dozen the Nakayamas, who lived there sanitarium, and at least eight Canadian sites are gaining other events are already booked after being forcibly relocated former internment shacks.” recognition provincially,” says for the summer months. from the Lower Mainland. The Yeomans says the very few Yeomans. “We know that the The heritage sites include other significant gravesite is in remaining original cherry trees internees for the most part did internment camps, roadwork Salmo, the final resting place of in the Orchard were planted not talk about their experiences, camps, gravesites and even Yasutoro Mitsunaga, a Kootenay by a Japanese-Canadian ladies’ so their children – who are now the remaining upper decks of Shingle Company employee society known as the Fujinkai in their 60s – are now bringing the SS Nasookin on Nelson’s killed in 1910 while fighting Society, who planted 50 of them their children to the Kohan and north shore, which was used to wildfires. around the village. “Most are the Nikkei Centre to learn about transport Japanese-Canadians The sites can be found online gone but there are few still their history.” from Nelson to Kaslo. Kaslo’s on a Heritage BC interactive map hanging on in the Kohan The BC Magazine article St. Andrew’s United Church at: https://secure.heritagebc.ca/ Garden,” she says. “And we’ve is titled ‘Garden Party: Take a also made the list, as it served japanese-canadian-map/ always said the teahouse was original but we’re not absolutely sure of that.” Yeomans was assisted in the application by the Tosh Suzuki family, whose wife Amy Ioyama was one of the internees in New Denver. She also credits the support of Phil PHOTO CREDIT: MARGARET HARTLEY MARGARET CREDIT: PHOTO Whitfield, a former BC Parks

This photo of Kohan Garden by New Denver resident Margaret Hartley was published in BC Magazine along with the article ranking the Kohan and Nikkei Centre gardens as among the best in the province. Family fun at Cherryville Days submitted and Hanson Park. Held on 2 pm which are back, as always, Wingin’ it to bring you the June 3-4, festivities will take by popular demand! 54th annual Cherryville Days, flight on Saturday when the On Saturday night, the the 2017 committee is ready parade leaves the Cherryville Cherryville Days Dance will to fly. Emporium at noon, after a be held at the hall, featuring For a while it didn’t look pancake breakfast at the hall live music by The Goods. like it was going to happen, but from 8 to 10 am. Tickets are available at Frank’s thanks to Karyn Kelly Hyciek Hanson Park will be flying General Store and Cherryville stepping up to be chairperson, all weekend with a show & Emporium, and in Lumby at she brought the attitude that shine, pet show, talent show, Jitter Beans Coffee House. everyone needed: “We’re gonna a variety of food and market Sunday features the wing it!” vendors, live music, beer garden horseshoes tournament and the To “wing it” is a theatrical and fun activities including shoes will start flying at 10 am. expression referring to Kiki the Eco Elf and other Festivities will conclude at 4:30 impromptu performances given entertainment and games. pm with a community dinner. by actors who hurriedly learn This year, Cherryville Days Mark your calendar for June their lines while waiting in the welcomes Valhalla Helicopters 3-4 and get ready to wing it, wings…that’s how this year’s which will offer 10-minute rides Cherryville-style! committee has pulled together for a reasonable fee, starting at For further information, Cherryville Days, and what a 11 am on both days. please contact Karyn Kelly grand show it is promising to be. Also featured this year is a Hyciek, at 250-540-0473 or Cherryville Days is an ‘Wing Off’ barbecue cooking cherryvilledays@cherryville. important annual fundraiser competition. Barbecuing on net; or visit the website at www. for the community club, the site, contestants will commence Cherryville.net and/or follow volunteers who manage and cooking after the famous ‘Cherryville Days 2017’ on maintain the community hall outhouse races on Saturday at Facebook. June 1, 2017 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 13 14 KASLO & DISTRICT The Valley Voice June 1, 2017 Kaslo council, May 23: Chief Election Officer appointed for byelection by Jan McMurray will see electric vehicle charging however, the Accelerate Kootenays and wants to see it succeed. to the sewer treatment plant. The vault • Deputy Clerk Stephanie Patience stations installed throughout the team is seeking private sector partners; • Council agreed to the Kaslo Jazz toilets are expected to be in place for has been appointed Chief Election RDCK area, including one in Kaslo. the RDCK will not own the stations. Etc Society’s request to fund 10% of this year’s Jazz Etc Festival. Officer for the upcoming byelection. The stations will cost municipalities Because Kaslo council adopted this the cost of two vault toilets for Kaslo • Two proposals for the Romella Glorioso’s resignation as $1,000 this year, plus $450 annually year’s budget without knowing about Bay Park. The Village will apply for development of standard operating councillor has left one empty seat at for maintenance. Municipalities will these costs, council decided to send a up to $3,200 in RDCK Community procedures for waterfront cleanup were the table. also pay for the electricity. There letter to Accelerate Kootenays asking Development Funds to cover this submitted in response to the Request • In order to stay true to the heritage will be other costs borne by the them to seek a private sector partner contribution. Vault toilets are similar for Proposals. They have been referred character of the interior of the City Hall municipalities, as well, i.e. insurance, for the Kaslo station, as well, and to to pit toilets, but waste is held in a to the Parks Recreation and Open building, the Village has engaged RL because the stations become assets of inform council if a partner can’t be large underground concrete vault and Spaces Committee (PROS) for review Inwood & Associates for consulting the municipalities. In electoral areas, found. Council supports the project is pumped out periodically and hauled and recommendation to council. services. • CAO Neil Smith reported that approval of the Liquid Waste Farm Innovation Project launched in Area D Management Plan stage 2 report by Jan McMurray distribution) and bookkeeping and Area D farmers interested application package at farmerproject@ would be delayed because of a staff Subsidies are now available for financial analysis support. However, not in accessing the wage subsidy or lardeauvalley.com. The deadlines are shortage at the ministry. Because the farmers in Area D (Kaslo area) through all of the funding came through, so it was infrastructure support program can June 6 for the wage subsidy program Village would like to get on with stage the new Farm Innovation Project. downsized from a $300,000 project to a contact project coordinator Nichol and June 27 for the infrastructure support 3, he suggested asking the ministry if Area D farmers can apply for a $78,000 project. The funding is coming Ward for more information and the program. the Village could withdraw the stage subsidy to employ a worker for six from the RDCK Area D Community 2 report, and re-submit a report that months, or to build infrastructure such Development Fund ($65,220) and the combines stages 2 and 3. Council as a greenhouse or storage space. Columbia Basin Trust ($13,000). agreed to making the request of the “The community has identified “We’re using this as a pilot project ministry. agriculture as a focus for economic to demonstrate how business incubation • The Accelerate Kootenays project development in the Lardeau Valley, can stimulate the economy,” explained so this is a very exciting project,” said Watson. “We’re putting metrics in Deb Borsos of the Lardeau Valley place – we need some data to show Opportunities Links Society (LINKS), how it can be effective.” Watson said which is delivering the programs. the data resulting from the pilot project Borsos gave Area D Director Aimee will help future funding efforts as well Watson the lion’s share of the credit for as other community organizations that spearheading the project. “Aimee has are considering similar programs. “I put tons of work into this,” she said. hope this translates into bigger programs Area D farmers can access the new Farm Innovation Project’s subsidy programs by contacting Director Watson started out across the whole region,” she said. [email protected]. with a bigger project in mind – to provide farmers not only with wage Fred Stenson offers critique sessions at literary festival and infrastructure subsidies, but also submitted be asked to submit in advance a Feigned or Imagined. with marketing support (branding and For the second year in a row, project description and up to 2,500 The 6th annual Elephant Nelson’s Elephant Mountain Literary words of fiction, creative nonfiction Mountain Literary Festival runs Festival will provide the opportunity or screenwriting for discussion and July 6 to 9 in Nelson. This year’s WHY TRAVEL FOR for 10 local writers to receive one- critique in a 40-minute one-on-one featured presenters include Stenson, on-one feedback on their work from session with Stenson. novelist Joy Kogawa, First Nations PRESCRIPTION a noted Canadian author. In addition to the Blue Pencil author Lee Maracle, and the Globe REFILLS? Alberta novelist, screenwriter, and Sessions, Stenson will give a public and Mail’s Western Canada cultural educator Fred Stenson is this year’s talk on the writing craft on July 6 correspondent Marsha Lederman. writer-in-residence for the Holley at 7:30 pm in Room 310 of Selkirk For the complete schedule and event Stop in at the Rubinsky Blue Pencil Sessions, College’s Kootenay Studio Arts, 606 tickets go to www.emlfestival.com. named for the late Kaslo author whose Victoria St., Nelson. Admission is by Balfour Superette bequest has made this possible. The donation. What do hospice sessions will be held at the Nelson Stenson has written 19 books and Call Ward at Kaslo Community Pharmacy to fill or Public Library July 6 and 7. 150 films and videos. He was director volunteers do in refill your prescriptions and pick them up at the Superette Registration opens June 10 at of the Wired Writing Studio at The our community? www.emlfestival.com. Places will Banff Centre for 15 years and served submitted Phone: 250-353-2224 be awarded on a first come, first as the 2015/16 writer-in-residence at Every community has a need for Fax: 250-353-2336 served basis. Registered writers will the University of Alberta. His fiction support for its residents during the titles include Who by Fire, The Great challenging times related to serious Karoo, Lightning, and The Trade, illness, end-of-life and bereavement, which won three Canadian literary says the Hospice Society of North prizes and was shortlisted for the Kootenay Lake. Giller Prize. The Great Karoo won Hospice volunteers can assist with the Grant MacEwan Writer’s Prize some things not included with medical and was a finalist for the Governor care. With an individual’s or family’s General’s Award for Fiction. His permission, volunteers can be assigned guide for fiction writers is titledThing to patients and their loved ones in the patient’s own home, in hospital or extended care residence. How they help out is individually geared to the patient’s needs. Companionship can be provided with regular visits or by staying in touch with phone calls. Hospice can provide bereavement support in the difficult • Fresh Meat Cut Daily times before and after the death of a • Fresh & Frozen Seafood loved one. Volunteers can also simply • Freezer Packs help out in the hospice office with • Deli Sandwiches to go clerical support or with events and fund- • Awesome Cheese Selection raising. Hospice volunteers attend group • Fresh & Smoked Sausage training to become more knowledgeable • Smoked Salmon about end-of-life needs and issues. • Awesome Beef Jerky The next hospice volunteer training in • Custom Cutting the Kaslo area will be given on two • Weekly Instore Specials weekends in June. Pre-registration, as early as possible, is required. For more information contact Chelsea, hospice@ kaslo.org or 250-353-2299 June 1, 2017 The Valley Voice NAKUSP & THE ARROW LAKES 15 Nakusp council, May 23: Downtown Revitalization Plan contract awarded by Claire Paradis that 936 tax notices had been mailed come and do garbage duty than for the North Road water service Deer. Leigh said he saw some of • The Downtown Revitalization out on May 20. The 3.9% tax increase the Director of Operations to do it. implementation. It looks as though their work in Vernon and said they Plan contract has been awarded to will result in a total tax requisition of “He was only out on garbage the lay of the road will need to be got glowing references. Barefoot Planning, out of Victoria. $1,017,420 from Nakusp. Taylor duty for about three hours,” said changed, said Leigh. This won’t • Interior Health is concerned Recreation and Parks Director noted that 45 cents of every dollar Taylor, but she said that getting staff change anything in terms of the water about pooling on the Village’s Welsh said their bid of $61,320 is collected goes to the Village, while from Recreation and Parks to fill in service project, but the road needs to reservoir cover, so Leigh said he in line with the Village’s budget. the other 55% goes out to the RDCK, for Public Works in future was a be rebuilt by the owner first, and that is discussing solutions with the The projected completion date is in schools, police, hospitals, etc. possibility. is a barrier. He added that the three Director of Operations in Grand mid-August. As of May 23, there were property Leigh reported that there must people he met with were still very Forks who has experienced a similar • An application for rezoning taxes in arrears of $194,226.16, have been some confusion around the keen on the project and were hoping problem. and an amendment to the Official according to the CAO. “That’s garbage pick-up changes. “I know it could happen this year. • Public Works has produced Community Plan (OCP) to allow a important in the fact that we’ve there has been some confusion about In response to Nakusp Society its annual Water Report, which duplex on 3rd Avenue was brought to already paid out the requisitions in the garbage can [requirement],” for Community Event’s request for is full of information about the the table. Councillor Mueller said she that money,” said Taylor. “We’re he said. “With the garbage cans, prizes for July 1 parade float entries, quality, location, and treatment of the strongly supported this application sitting here with the money owing.” the intent is to protect the garbage both Councillor Tobey and Mayor Village’s water, and much more. The because “we sorely need this type • The Village continues to from birds, cats and dogs. And the Hamling said they were in support report is available in full as part of of housing in Nakusp.” A public struggle with staffing, the CAO schedule change is to protect the of Canada Day events but that the May 23 agenda package and will hearing on the proposed changes will reported. Director of Operations garbage from bears.” Monday, May giving prizing could set an unwanted be available on the Village website. be held at the next meeting. Warren Leigh did the garbage 29 is the official kick-off date for the precedent. The Village will donate • Fire Chief Terry Warren • Director of Recreation and pick-up himself on May 23 due garbage rule changes, and Leigh was services and materials for events, reported that four people took part in Parks Terry Welsh told council that to the staffing shortage. Village confident that things would be going but no prizes. Hamling said this was the ‘Be a Fire Fighter for a Night’ on the Nakusp Hot Springs has seen a administration is also short on staff, smoothly by then. particularly appropriate after the tax May 16, and all four took volunteer 10% increase in revenue to date and but that may change very soon as the Leigh also said information time discussion around how much is fire fighter applications home. a 12% increase in visitors. Longtime CAO said she would be looking at about the blue bag recycling program given away by the Village. • There was one member of the Hot Springs Manager Pat Farish is applications that had been received can be found online. It’s important • The Rail Committee has had public in the gallery at the May 23 retiring in June this year. in response to a recent job posting. that people recycle only what they’re its status as a select committee Nakusp council meeting, held at • The Nakusp Senior Citizens Councillor Mueller asked about allowed to, and that doesn’t include of council rescinded, and instead the Emergency Services Building Association got permission to previously discussed cross-training glass, said Leigh. The Village gets a stewardship agreement will be (ESB), also known as the new replace the floors in the Senior between departments, to help fined for all the non-recyclables formed between the committee and firehall. All regular council meetings Citizen’s Hall and a letter of support alleviate staff shortages. The CAO mixed in with the recycling. the Village. will be held at the ESB for the rest for a New Horizons grant application replied that the Parks staff had been • Director of Operations Leigh • The specialized work of de- of 2017. from the Village. extremely busy too, and that it would reported that he and a property owner sludging the sewer lagoons will be • CAO Laurie Taylor told council have taken longer to find someone to had inspected a slide impacting carried out by a company from Red NACFOR annual open house outlines 2016 and 2017 activities by Jan McMurray remaining two blocks (the uppermost also on the agenda for the board and groups, with administrative costs The Nakusp and Area and lowermost) are scheduled for management this year. of $3,520. The Village received a Community Forest (NACFOR) harvest next winter, as long as the In 2016, NACFOR built two $197,371 dividend, for a total of annual open house was held May 24 snow conditions are favourable. The new hiking trails: the Arrow Park $779,435 over the years. at Selkirk College in Nakusp. Summit Lake area is home to the Trail and the Galena Bay Trail. IN 2017, NACFOR is developing ZOE NEEDS A FOREVER HOME! Zoe is a In 2016, NACFOR logged in the blue-listed western toad, and best The Arrow Park Trail is an easy a FireSmart program within the beautiful, well-socialized, 4-year-old, spayed Box Lake and Upper Lookout areas, practices call for winter logging on two kilometres, and goes through village of Nakusp. A coordinator, female. Her owner is moving and can’t and built roads in the Scalping Knife snow pack in their habitat. Citizens NACFOR cutblocks as well as Bree Lillies, has just been hired. The take her along. If you’re interested in add- ing this friendly cat to your family, please and Summit Lake areas. A total of concerned about the toads have tried through forest that was selectively program’s goal is to educate private call PALS today at 250-265-3792. 19,985 cubic metres was harvested; to stop this logging by blockading, logged from 1900 to 1940. The landowners about firesmarting their THANK YOU from P.A.L.S. to all who sup- the corporation’s annual allowable organizing a petition, and advocating trail will be completed with Julia properties. NACFOR also hopes ported our fundraiser by generously donating cut is 20,000 cubic metres. for re-allocating the tenure and for Flesaker’s environmental studies to update the Community Wildfire or buying plants at our Mother’s Day Plant In 2017, the community including the land in an expanded class at Nakusp Secondary this Protection Plan for Nakusp and Sale! CONGRATULATIONS to LINDA forest projects a harvest of 35,000 Summit Lake Provincial Park. spring. In the fall, a kiosk will be Area K. Both of these projects are HASCARL, the lucky winner of our $1000.00 Raffle cubic metres, to “catch up” on its Other 2017 logging will occur installed at the trailhead, and a possible through UBCM (Union of obligation to cut 100,000 cubic at Scalping Knife, East Slewiskin, parking lot will be built. The Galena BC Municipalities) funding. WEEKLY SPONSOR: metres in five years. The five-year and Wensley Creek tenure areas. Bay Trail is a one-kilometre loop For more information, visit cut control period ends December NACFOR will also carry on with that people can walk while waiting nakuspcommunityforest.com, call 31, 2017. its project to identify areas to pursue for the ferry. 250-265-3656, or drop by the office At the beginning of 2017 as additions to the community forest NACFOR disbursed $48,800 at 119 Broadway in Nakusp. Nakusp (250) 265-3635 www.selkirkrealty.com (January-March), NACFOR logged tenure, and will complete a review through its donation program in five out of the seven proposed of the annual allowable cut in 2017. 2016 – $39,100 in cash and $6,180 cutblocks at Summit Lake. The Strategic and business planning are in firewood donations to community VILLAGE OF NAKUSP Alejandro Calderon removed from Nakusp courtroom JOB POSTING by Jan McMurray July 8 charge – a peace bond matter told the judge. Calderon proceeded HOT SPRINGS CHALET Justice Robert Brown ordered stemming from an incident between to repeatedly interrupt Judge Brown HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR that Alejandro Calderon be removed him and his neighbour, Jeff Smith. despite his warnings, so the judge from the Nakusp courtroom on May The Crown has already presented asked the sheriff to remove Calderon (30 Hours Per Week) 24 after Calderon’s outburst over a its case, alleging that Smith has from the courtroom. The Village of Nakusp is currently seeking a regular full-time Chalet flash drive containing video footage grounds to fear for his safety. This The matter was put over to June Housekeeping Supervisor for a permanent position at the Hot Springs, that he wants to use as evidence. was Calderon’s day to present his 6 in Nelson court, where Calderon Chalets, & Campground. This is a working supervisory position that is “Follow your own instructions, case, but he was not able to show can appear by video. While in responsible for all duties related to housekeeping operations of the Chalets. weiner dog!” Calderon shouted at his video evidence. Nakusp on May 24, Calderon made Duties are diversified and include supervision and scheduling of part-time the judge as he was being escorted At Calderon’s last court efforts to retain lawyer Don White. out of the room. appearance in Nelson on May 2, White told Judge Brown that he housekeeping staff, superior customer service, monitoring of reservations Calderon is facing charges Judge Brown told him to have the would get the flash drive from and checkouts, maintaining facility hygiene and cleanliness standards, light related to three separate incidents in flash drive delivered to the Nakusp Calderon’s mother, who was present building and grounds maintenance, janitorial/labour/housekeeping work Needles on July 8, 2016, November cells the day before the May 24 in the courtroom, and would ensure throughout the Hot Springs, Chalets, and Campground. 30, 2016, and January 28, 2017, hearing so he could view the hours that the video was ready to go for Minimum requirements are a High School Diploma, a Class 5 Drivers when he allegedly arrived at his of footage on the drive and find the June 6. license, and a dependable vehicle. neighbour’s place with a running pertinent segments. chainsaw and a machete. He is in “I was before Judge Brown on Support the Valley Voice with a Please forward your resume to the Village of Nakusp – Box 280, Nakusp, custody, and was transported to the May 2. He instructed my mom to BC, V0G 1R0. E-mail [email protected]. This position will remain open Nakusp courthouse for the May 24 bring the flash drive the day before voluntary subscription until filled. Further information is available through the Village Office. hearing. the trial to review in cells. The sheriff Only $10-$30 The Village thanks all who apply, however only those chosen for interviews On May 24 in Nakusp court, was made aware of this yesterday Send Cheque or Money Order to: The Valley Voice Calderon was appearing on the and he failed to do it,” Calderon Box 70 New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 will be contacted. 16 CLASSIFIED ADS The Valley Voice June 1, 2017 ANNOUNCEMENTS a message at 265-3674 ext. 201 or email CELEBRATION OF LIFE REGISTER NOW for Convergence Come to a Launch Party at the Gallery on BUDDY’S PIZZA, KASLO: Award [email protected]. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE for Frank Writers Weekend 2017, June 16-17, Knox Monday, June 5, 12:30 to 2:30 pm. On winning, hand-stretched artisan pizza. CARD OF THANKS Armstrong will be held at the Bosun Hall Hall, New Denver. The public is welcome the website find out who will be the first 250-353-2282. TO THE PEOPLE OF NEW DENVER in New Denver on Saturday, June 10 from 1 to join us for presentations by renowned one to show at the Gallery this summer. At AUTOMOTIVE AND AREA, I would like to say a pm to 4 pm. Frank passed away in Thailand Canadian authors Gary Geddes and Carolyn the party your research will qualify you to 2010 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN, 5 spd special thanks for allowing me to be on October 19, 2016. If you knew Frank, Pogue on Friday, June 16, 7 pm. Writing enter a drawing for a framed photograph by manual, exc cond., original owner retired, your pharmacist. It is with much regret I we hope you will attend. This will be a workshops all day Saturday, readings at Patrizia Menton. See you there! no accidents, service records, 4 snows wish to inform you that I will no longer casual event so please bring your stories 7 pm. 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Station in Slocan or phone 355-2672 to Community Futures to learn about the free -Joyce Manarin June 24 from 12 to 10 pm. Contact Francine To be held at WE Graham Community reserve. Legion members $15 each, Guests Business Plan workshop open to anyone! THE WHOLE SCHOOL extends 604-800-7039 for details. School Library, 915 Harold Street, Slocan. $20 each (under 6 free). Dance only: after And if you’re eligible, you may also qualify gratitude to the local businesses that COMING EVENTS THE FRIDAY MARKET happens in 9 pm $10. No minors after 9 pm. th for the Self-Employment Program, where donated to our 20 Annual Spring Market SLUGS FATHER’S DAY RAFFLE: Tickets downtown New Denver every Friday, 10 SLOCAN VALLEY ECONOMIC you will receive ongoing business training Fundraiser: Arialis Edibles, Bee Greens, $5. First prize: 1 Night accommodation & 2 am to 2 pm – Fresh local produce, plants Development Commission 2017 meeting and coaching and usually financial support Emery Herbals, Evergreen Natural Foods, adult swim passes @ Nakusp Hot Springs and flowers, baking and handmade artisan schedule: June 7 - Crescent Valley Fire while you start your business. To learn more Fomi’s Bakery, Four Seasons Greenhouse, ($205). Second prize: Tool gift bag: SBS wares. For info: 250-358-2774. Hall, 7 pm; October 11 - Silverton Fire call 265-3674 ext. 201 or email Nakusp@ Gaia Tree Whole Foods, Gemma Luna hat, Magnetic driver set & ratchet tie downs SLOCAN VALLEY GRASSROOTS Hall Meeting Room, 6:30 pm; November futures.bc.ca. Jewelry, Jules Delaney, Loot, Love of ($40). Third prize: 3-pack of quality work GRAMMAS Annual General Meeting. 8 - Slocan Village Council Chambers, 6 pm. THINKING OF STARTING, buying or Shiva, Otter Books, Mountain Baby, gloves ($40). 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Visit www.handandsoul.ca $11.00 + GST www.activebalancechiro.ca June 1, 2017 The Valley Voice CLASSIFIED ADS 17 FOR RENT for the Sandon Museum. Transportation tools needed to walk one’s own path to SERVICES SATELLITE AV TECH: Shaw, Telus, AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY: Self- from New Denver available. Resume God. See www.eckankar-bc.ca for free info SAVE MONEY @ PETER’S WINDOWS Bell, Xplornet - any dish or antenna; home contained office space approximately 20’ with cover letter can be emailed to ARE ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS & DOORS with energy-efficient windows, theatre, wired & wireless systems; James, x 25’. 210 Lake Ave. in Silverton. $325.00 [email protected] or mailed a problem in your life? AA, NA and doors and siding by Gentek. We are the 250-226-7236 (w), 250-505-8392 (c). per month + utilities. Call 250-358-2293. to Box 52, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 AL-ANON (family) meetings can help. exclusive dealer of long lasting, high YARD SALE FOR SALE by June 12. For information on AA: in New Denver, performing windows by Gentek. We also YARD SALE: June 2, 3, 4 from 9 am to 2 FOR SALE: Mixed species local band-saw The NEW DENVER MUSEUM is 358-7158; Nakusp, 265-4216; Kaslo, 353- have lots of wood and metal doors in stock. pm. Cancelled if it rains. Books, antique 3.6 milled rough-cut lumber and timbers up to seeking a student employee, between the 9617; Heart of the Slocan Valley, 551-4104; Now selling Gentek siding. 1-250-399-0079. HP outboard motor, power tools, 21 speed 10” x 10”. Cedar 4” x 4”s, etc. 208 Laktin ages of 15 and 30 to host visitors to our Playmor Junction, 359-7310. For NA: GERRY CONWAY – Journeyman bike, chaise lounge, carboys, Vibe Matrix Road, Hills, BC. Call 250-358-7796. museum. The successful applicant must New Denver, 358-7265. For AL-ANON carpenter/builder. 250-265-3163. rims, misc. 612 Josephine. AFFORDABLE STEEL SHIPPING have been a registered full-time student in (family): New Denver, 358-7904. 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NELSON & AREA ELDER ABUSE Vancouver Island, causing power outages Almost 230,000 BC Hydro customers 250-265-4932. com or Box 301, New Denver, BC, V0G PREVENTION Resource Centre: 250-352- for many people in the province, including around the province were impacted by this FOUND 1S0. 6008 NelsonElderAbusePrevention@gmail. residents in the Kaslo and Nakusp areas. storm. The 100 Mile House, Clearwater SMALL PURSE FOUND at Air Band/ Lip ARROW LAKES COORDINATOR: com/ www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.ca. The power line to Trout Lake and and Salmon Arm areas were the hardest hit. Sync Contest: Pink with green, yellow and Wetlands project seeks community Drop-in Wednesdays 12-2 pm, 719 Vernon Halcyon Hot Springs was damaged by trees white trim. Call 250-358-7218 or come by engagement coordinator, p/t temporary. Street, Nelson. Nelson and District Seniors late on May 23, affecting 208 BC Hydro the Valley Voice office. See cbwn.ca for more info. 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paninis. MAHR MARCY PHOTO: “There are only three types, but they sell very well. All meats are local, such as chicken from Salmon Arm. We make our own French bread, and buy some other types locally for the paninis.” Adult female western road on Hwy. 31A at Fish Lake. Become a The Broadway Deli offers rice “Toad Ambassador” and help toads cross the road bowls every day, made with brown rice and quinoa, with different • In May – July, volunteer for a few nights a week to spend 1-2 hours just additions and flavours. One day after dark moving migrating adult toads off Highway 31A at Fish and Bear could be Greek, the next Southwest lakes. Female toads are killed each year while crossing the highway to breed Chipotle with cilantro and sour carrying some 12,000 eggs that won’t become toadlets. cream – always something different, Chef Tyler Leeson poses with the iconic Broadway Deli pig at his new business. Leeson has created • In August, volunteer during the day at the Fish Lake rest stop to help monitor he says. Each day has a featured a fresh menu which features as much local food as possible with an emphasis on healthy meals. toadlet migrations and talk to the public. Going back in time for a better future Training provided and mileage costs reimbursed. submitted piece by Brent Bukowski. inform how we view the world today. Please contact: Wayne McCrory, [email protected] 250-358-7796 Touchstones Gala: History Auction items include a night’s The bunker will also serve as Marcy Mahr, [email protected] 250-805-1500 Mashup will be an evening to stay at Ainsworth Hot Springs; local storage so Touchstone’s collection of remember. Touchstones Museum of jewellery; a night’s stay at the Hume 10,000+ objects are cared for and last Art and History is embarking on a Hotel; textiles; large-scale archival for generations to come. Moving the journey through time with its gala photographs; wine; a package from collection into the refurbished bunker fundraising party, on June 3 from 7 Nelson Brewing Company; and 11 will ensure that they last for as long as to 10 pm. incredible items de-accessioned from they can so that our grandchildren’s The evening features a number the Nelson and District Museum’s grandchildren can see them. of artistic and historical events and collection, including antique cameras Take a trip through time with entertainment. The evening’s emcee (1920s, 1950s), antique skis, and a Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art will be filmmaker, writer, producer, 1950s maple wood sled manufactured and History and help make the future and adventurer Mitchell Scott, and will by Welick in Preston, Ontario. a more educational, interesting, and include live painting by artists Tyler Tickets are $50 per person; inclusive place. Touchstones is located Toews, Bryn Stevenson and Amber purchase tickets in person or by phone, at 502 Vernon St. in downtown Nelson; Santos as well as tintype photography 250-352-9813. facebook.com/touchstonesnelson/ and by Rainika Photographik. Proceeds from the Gala will be www.touchstonesnelson.ca. Guests will be wowed by food used for the ‘Nelson Diefenbunker and from the Hume Hotel and delicious Collections Move’ project. wines and beer. Musical experiences The Diefenbunker, a regional civil by Naomi Cromwell and performative defense bunker built in the basement of tours of the Nelson Diefenbunker will the Gray building in the late 1950s, is offer further artistic dimension, while being unearthed. Touchstones Nelson silent and live auction items from the plans to rehabilitate the bunker and Museum’s archives, collection and transform it from a nuclear fallout from businesses will be sure to entice shelter to an educational resource. all who enter the beautiful gallery Once complete, the bunker will space. have an exhibition on the cold-war The evening also boasts a raffle era in Nelson and district, a school ($10/ticket) with two stunning prizes: and community workshop area, and A Summer’s Day, a 24” x 36” oil on a film-screening space to deepen canvas painting by Carol Reynolds and the community’s understanding of ‘by-product #36, 2017,’ a sculptural international cold-war politics and by-product #36 – a sculptural piece by Brent Bukowski. 20 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice June 1, 2017 Popular local duo Freya releases debut CD by Art Joyce at the Silverton Memorial Hall on played Sue together we realized with Kokopelli Choir, the sister the composition. If there’s something Noel Fudge and Martine Saturday, June 24 at 7 pm and at the we had to keep going with this. It choir to Corazon. While living in really technical to learn, we put in the denBok, collectively known as Vallican Whole on July 8 at 7 pm. doesn’t really fit into a genre – there’s Edmonton, she performed with an time to do that, but not just to show the duo Freya, have just released The album contains eight original elements of folk, classical, jazz and all-girl band known as Combo Platter off. It has to fit the theme. When their much-anticipated debut CD. songs performed on guitar, violin contemporary music that pushes the as well as the string quartet String I met Martine it was a really easy Freya will launch the new album and viola, with an alternate version boundaries.” Beans. Not afraid to range outside synthesis because she understood of one track. The cover art for the Fudge is a versatile the classical canon, with these that as a symphony musician.” album was created by New Denver composer and guitarist, whose groups she performed everything Although the album is encaustic artist Louise Ducharme. accomplishments include film from chamber music to songs by instrumental, each song tells a Anyone who has heard this scores, choral and orchestral works, Coldplay, Queen and Metallica. She story. This becomes startlingly clear accomplished duo perform can and singer-songwriter material. says you haven’t lived until you’ve on songs like No Words, as eloquent testify to the beautiful sonic textures His instrumental music has been heard the classic Jimi Hendrix a statement of love and longing as they create together. commissioned as soundtracks for song Purple Haze played on violin. could be imagined in the absence “Part of the story of the CD is ICandy Films video productions. Improvisation isn’t something that of lyrics. Another example is the the connection between us,” says He holds a BFA in composition comes naturally to most classically song Kyoto, whose sonic landscape Fudge. “From the moment we first from Simon Fraser University. trained musicians. But denBok found reflects the city itself, with its Fudge wrote and performed with herself adapting easily to Freya’s uneasy juxtaposition of the ancient the band Crop Circle, a group that mode of composition. and modern. Pleiades references received extensive airplay and toured “I think my melodic mind is one literary themes connected with the Western Canada, opening for ZZ that comes from a singing voice,” actual constellation, originating Top and Bif Naked. A popular music she says. “The ability for me to in ancient Greek myths but also Gifts for the Graduate! teacher, he established Fudge Music improvise has come from just being appearing in First Nations stories of Factory in Maple Ridge nearly comfortable with the other artist the Seven Sisters. The bonus version 25 years ago prior to moving to I’m performing with, and that there of Mistress has a special guest New Denver in 2015. He teaches are no wrong notes. The process appearance by bass guitar legend guitar, bass, composition and brass for me when tunes were brought to Don Schiff, who has performed instruments. Last year he composed the table was to just listen, over and with Elvis Presley, Pat Benatar, Tina the soundtrack to the performance over again. And then take up the Turner and other greats. poetry suite Dead Crow: Prologue instrument and see what fits.” Fortunately for Freya’s fast- by Sean Arthur Joyce. Freya’s compositional approach growing fan base, the duo already Martine denBok has a master’s differs from the standard model of has enough material for a second degree in music performance from having one musician playing the album, which will take a more lyrical University of Victoria and bachelor melody while the other supplies the approach. Many of the new songs of music in violin performance from basic chord progression. Instead, have already been performed live at University of Alberta. She is the the guitar and violin interweave their concerts. current principal second violinist for throughout every song, adding “In the end it doesn’t matter what the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra. unique and complementary textures our story is,” says denBok. “It’s the Previously she performed with and tones. individual’s perception of it, their the Symphony of the Kootenays, “I think we always set Freya out response to it, that brings meaning Galiano Ensemble and Die Mahler to be a duo that has both technical to the music for them.” String Quartet, both in Victoria. As and musical capabilities,” says To order the album 318 Broadway St. Nakusp, BC 250-265-3288 with many musicians, performance Fudge. “But we put the music first – visit fortheloveoffreya.ca. has been a part of her life from an Guest House early age. 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Noel Fudge and Martine denBok, collectively known as the duo Freya, have just released their much-anticipated debut CD.

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