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Japanese Canadian internment signage unveiled at Slocan, New Denver and Kaslo by Jan McMurray pleased to see the students there, as (near Hope) and Lillooet, and there 56 sites. “But this was just an online of New Denver, and Paul Grace- “It was a heartfelt and moving the primary objective of the signage will be three more – at Greenwood registry. The community’s dream for Campbell of the Langham in Kaslo. day,” Laura Saimoto of the Japanese is education. July 29, Hope-Princeton Roadcamp many decades was to have permanent The evening event at the Canadian Legacy Committee said “We encourage people to check September 7, and Revelstoke- markers at the actual camps where Langham commemorated both the about June 15, when three interpretive out the signs, visit the Nikkei Sicamous Roadcamp September they were interned, to remember that 75th anniversary of the Japanese signs were unveiled near the WWII Internment Memorial Centre, and 28. The unveilings are part of this happened right here, in our own Canadian internment and Kaslo’s Japanese Canadian internment camps learn about the history so we can the commemoration of the 75th backyard, to our own citizens. So 125th anniversary as an incorporated in the West Kootenay, followed by an learn the lessons from it. The majority anniversary of the Japanese Canadian we kept working with the Liberal, municipality. Saimoto was very evening event in Kaslo. of families forced to relocate to the internment from 1942 to 1949. then NDP government once they impressed with the performance The three signs are located along West Kootenays were separated from The Japanese Canadian Legacy got settled, for a commitment for by New Denver duo Freya. They highways – at the pullout just north their dads and husbands, who were Committee formed in 2016, when signage at the actual internment site played two pieces commissioned by of the Village of Slocan on Hwy 6, sent to roadcamps. This happened in the provincial government’s Heritage locations.” the Langham, one called Internment, at the Village of New Denver pullout Canada and we all should know that Branch announced the Japanese Saimoto said the local and the other called Rosebery. “They on Hwy 6, and just south of the Kaslo it can happen again, as it is happening Canadian Historic Sites Project, to contacts were “amazing” and very really captured the feeling and bridge on Hwy 31. The back side of to our neighbours to the south today.” create an online registry of Japanese instrumental in the project. They emotion of the war period and I’m each sign is the same, with a map of There are eight signs in the Canadian historic sites. Saimoto collaborated with the committee hoping they’ll come to Vancouver,” all Japanese Canadian internment Highway Signage Legacy Project explained that the committee, a on the content of the signs and the Saimoto said. sites throughout the province. The of the Ministry of Transportation coalition of eight Japanese Canadian organization of the unveilings. Key After all of the unveilings, people front side tells the story of the local and Infrastructure and the Japanese community organizations in the local contacts were Greg Nesteroff of will be able to view the signs on camp. Canadian Legacy Committee. Signs Lower Mainland, worked with the the Slocan Valley Historical Society, the Heritage BC website (Japanese “This is what happens when have also been unveiled at Tashme Heritage Branch to create a registry of Amanda Murphy of the Village Canadian historic sites). governments turn on a portion of their population,” said Saimoto. “We hope that people stop by the signs and read about this history that happened in our own province to our own citizens. Today, we value diversity and inclusivity because of our past history. We can’t take it for granted. We have to understand our past, to learn the lessons of what can happen when fear and hysteria fuel racism, to ensure it doesn’t happen again.” Close to 200 people in total attended the three unveilings, including the mayors of Slocan, New Denver, and Kaslo and Silverton Councillor Leah Main, students from Lucerne School and JV Humphries School, community members, and internee seniors and descendants from the Lower Mainland. Tom Shypitka, MLA Kootenay East represented the provincial government at all three unveilings as Katrine Conroy, MLA Kootenay West could not attend. Saimoto said she was especially The unveiling of the Japanese Canadian internment signage at the New Denver pullout on June 15 was well attended. Signs were unveiled in Slocan and Kaslo on the same day.

Visitor Information — Pages 16 & 17 2 NEWS The Valley Voice June 28, 2018 Columbia River Treaty negotiations set off another round of public meetings by Jan McMurray Global Affairs Canada, Canada’s lead be discussed during the negotiations about $105 million worth this past year. system as possible. Now that Columbia River Treaty CRT negotiator, was unable to attend the but may not end up being “a CRT issue The price is tied to the price of natural “In Nakusp, we heard that this is (CRT) negotiations have begun, another meeting, so Gluck read aloud a message per se.” This issue is being led by First gas and is expected to remain low for the hardest hit area – nobody will argue round of consultations with Basin from him. Nations groups. the next 10-20 years. The Canadian with you about that – with arguably the communities has been launched. There “The goal is to have a modernized Concerns and suggestions brought Entitlement is half of the hydropower the least compensation,” Eichenberger said. were nine meetings around the Basin treaty that’s fair to both sides,” Fabi said up at the meeting included the fact US can produce as a result of the extra “There needs to be fair and equitable this month, with the last meeting held in his message. that the US benefits from the treaty at flows across the border, and is either compensation for the impacts.” in Nakusp June 21. More meetings are Fabi’s message reported that at the our area’s expense, ensuring adequate distributed by BC Hydro or sold on the Another issue raised in Nakusp both expected as treaty negotiations progress. first negotiating session held May 29-30 compensation from the US, the fear of the market, with the proceeds going into the in the 2012-13 round of consultations Steve Gluck from Global Affairs in Washington, DC, the parties agreed to “American thirst” for water, stabilizing BC government coffers. Although the and at this meeting was the need for a Canada and Kathy Eichenberger, have the second session in the Canadian Arrow Lakes water levels, and First Columbia Basin Trust earns $50-$60 fixed link to replace the ferry crossing executive director of the CRT Review Columbia Basin August 15-16. “It’s Nations participation in negotiations. million per year to invest in the Basin as on the Upper Arrow. Eichenberger said Team with the provincial government, important to start the Canadian round in US benefits at our expense a result of its partnership with Columbia she knows many people are dedicated made brief presentations and answered the Basin,” Fabi’s message said. Both Gluck and Eichenberger said Power Corporation, residents told the to a fixed link, but the government also questions at the recent meetings. Flood risk management and they understand the US benefits greatly CRT Review Team in 2012-13 that the hears from a lot of people who don’t Eichenberger is on the CRT hydropower continue to be the main from the treaty, not just for power most impacted areas should get their want it. “The community has to come to negotiating team, along with issues, Fabi said, but the parties have generation and flood control but also for fair share of the Canadian Entitlement, a consensus on this,” she said. representatives from Global Affairs also agreed to discuss ecosystems, and irrigation, navigation, and recreation at as well. First Nations Canada, BC Hydro, and Natural are both interested in salmon. Lake Roosevelt. Eichenberger said that American thirst for water, Eichenberger reported that Canada, Resources Canada. Sylvain Fabi of Eichenberger said that during after living with the treaty since 1964, NAFTA BC, and three First Nations – the Ktunaxa, the first round of public consultation Canada wants to make some changes. This concern was voiced several Secwepemc and the Syilx – have been WANTED meetings in 2012-13, the message the Eichenberger explained that the times at the meeting, and also at the working together on treaty issues since CRT Review Team heard most was to Canadian team has done a financial 2012-13 meetings. “People are afraid we 2016 and have been meeting biweekly include ecosystems as the third main valuation of all the benefits of the treaty will sell our water for the right price to since 2018. Between 2012 and 2016, TO BUY: component of the treaty. She warned to the US, and will be using that valuation the detriment of our own needs. People they were working separately. People that although the two negotiating teams in the negotiations. She couldn’t share want assurances there will always be at the meeting noted that First Nations CEDAR AND have agreed to discuss this, “our idea of the valuation, as it is a negotiating tool, ample water for Basin communities,” don’t have a seat at the negotiating table, PINE POLES ecosystem might be different from the but assured the meeting participants, “We Eichenberger said. and suggested that the Canadian team US idea of ecosystem.” won’t be forced into an agreement we Gluck explained that there are laws advocate for this. Brian Major In preparation for the negotiations, don’t want to be a part of.” against selling bulk water in Canada. American team’s priorities • 250-938-3900 she said the Canadian team has been Canadian Entitlement “We are not in the business of selling What do the Americans want? Please contact: gathering scientific information on The enormous benefits enjoyed water like that,” he said. He explained Eichenberger said some of their priorities riparian ecosystems, wildlife, aquatic by the US also came up during the that bottled water– water that has been are an assured flood control regime, Gormans Pole Division species, and has been modelling alternate 2012-13 round of community meetings, removed from its natural source – falls a new formula that will reduce the reservoir operations. She also said Eichenberger said. The CRT Review under trade rules. But the CRT is not a Canadian Entitlement, and assured flows salmon restoration, a common interest in Team heard that the Canadian trade agreement – it’s about power and for navigation, recreation, and irrigation. 250-547-9296 all Canadian Basin communities, would Entitlement should take into account flood control – so NAFTA has nothing They also want salmon above Grand all the downstream benefits that the US to do with it. Coulee dam. receives, and the communities most Eichenberger pointed out that all of The US negotiating team impacted by the treaty should receive the water in the Columbia system flows includes representatives from the their fair share of the Entitlement. downstream and ends up in the US. The State Department with Jill Smail as Eichenberger said the Canadian CRT regulates when and how much lead negotiator, Bonneville Power Entitlement used to be about $200 water will be released. “So it’s a question Administration, the US Army Corps of million worth of power annually, “but of flow shaping,” she said. Engineers, and the Department of the Open Sun. 11-3 • 411 Kootenay St, Nelson those days are gone” and we received “We are working with how you Interior – a very large department with shape the flows, which is different from responsibilities ranging from irrigation a tradeable commodity,” Gluck said. to tribal issues to wildlife. “People from the Basin need water first, CRT Local Governments’ so we want to make sure of that.” Committee Arrow Lakes concerns Nakusp Mayor Karen Hamling is Stabilized Arrow water levels and a the vice-chair of this committee, and minimum level below which the water Nelson Mayor Deb Kozak is the chair. cannot go were suggested as priorities Committee members are appointed from for treaty negotiations. Eichenberger said each of the Regional Districts in the the team is working on these through Basin. The committee is working to help the modelling exercise, where alternate Basin residents and local governments reservoir operations are being modelled. engage in decisions about the future of In 2012-13, Eichenberger said the the treaty. The committee has created team heard that Arrow levels should be presentations with photos that show the at about 1440 feet for recreation, 1430 impacts of the treaty in this area, and feet for agriculture, and 1420 feet to Eichenberger said American people enhance ecosystems – and people wanted are shocked when they see them. The the reservoir to be as close to a natural committee submitted recommendations to the provincial and federal governments 3rd Annual KDBS in 2013, and is now updating those Kootenay Dance recommendations. To provide input, visit www.akblg.ca/columbia_river_treaty. Festival in html. New Denver July 6-8 Columbia Basin Regional Connect, Learn & Dance! Advisory Committee Saturday night live music with As a result of the 2012-13 public Clint Swanson, Holly & Jon! consultations, the Columbia Basin Facebook: Regional Advisory Committee was KootenayDanceBeat formed to facilitate communication or (250) 354-8085. between the public and BC Hydro about Early bird dam operations. The committee consists discount of 30-35 people who meet twice a year. ends June 29th. Cedra Eichenauer, who is the Nakusp Visitor Centre Manager, sits on this committee. More information on this committee and the treaty negotiations: engage.gov.bc.ca/columbiarivertreaty. June 28, 2018 The Valley Voice NEWS 3 Colville Tribes teams with War Pony Pictures to tell Sinixt story submitted future. the heart of both our history and our to contact anyone who would like to will return all documents, photos, and The Colville Business Council “We can’t thank Rick Desautel future.” contribute or share their Sinixt story. film to the owners in its original form has approved a contract with the enough for his tenacity and bravery LaMere said his company is in LaMere said he is looking for other as well as in digital copies. documentary production company, on behalf of the Sinixt and the Colville the early stages of pre-production for informational resources which people “We hope to hear from Colville War Pony Pictures, for a film about Tribes,” Marchand said. “But this the documentary film. In the coming may have about the Sinixt band and the members and others who would the Colville Sinixt (Arrow Lakes) is only part of the long story of our weeks, War Pony will be setting up Colville Tribes as a whole, including like to help us tell this important people and their struggles to regain struggle to be recognized and restored websites and social media pages on documents, maps, photographs, home story,” LaMere said. “We believe this their rights and territory in British to our homelands in Canada. this project. These sites will be used movies and videotapes. War Pony will will become a community effort to Columbia. “So many Colville tribal members to provide updates on the film and will respond to any and all offers of stories celebrate the Sinixt community, past, “We hope this film will capture played a key role in putting our Arrow provide a way for the production crew or other resources, LaMere said, and present and future.” the essence of our struggle for the Lakes people back on the map in restoration of Sinixt rights, lands and British Columbia. They have protected culture in Canada,” says Chairman sacred sites across the border, often at Dr. Michael E. Marchand, a direct great personal risk, and continue to descendant of the last hereditary practice our ceremonies in the area. We Sinixt chief. “The story of the Sinixt intend for this documentary to capture on both sides of the international the larger history of Sinixt people and border is, at its core, about how we our struggles, and our perseverance were dispossessed of much of our and determination over the years to traditional territories, even declared reclaim our lands and reunite with all extinct in Canada, and separated from our relatives in British Columbia.” our families and cultures by artificial War Pony Pictures created the boundaries. But it is a story of hope, 2018 documentary United by Water because we are going to right that about the importance of the Columbia wrong.” River to Tribes in that region. War Marchand said the Colville Tribes Pony’s Derrick LaMere is a member has long pressed for Sinixt recognition of the Rocky Boy Band of Chippewa in Canada, and in recent years has Indians and a Colville descendent. focused on the Rick Desautel hunting “This story is very close to my case, which lead to the historic victory heart and I am truly honoured to work in March 2017, establishing a Sinixt for The Colville Confederated Tribes, right to hunt in Canada, and reversing the tribal bloodline of my mother’s the infamous declaration of extinction family, to produce a film on such an in 1956. The case is now on its second important subject,” LaMere said. “As appeal, set to be heard later this a director and producer I have spent year in Vancouver, after the Tribes the past 10 years documenting native successfully defended the first appeal communities and the issues they face by the BC government. every day. I believe these experiences Marchand said this case is a major have led me back to my people and step forward in the journey to establish I am happy to use my strengths as a Sinixt rights and land claims in the filmmaker to focus on the issues at 4 OPINION The Valley Voice June 28, 2018

could check it every day. I will also post Fuel spill: time Anne’s group emails. I could print a few for integrity copies once a week and put them up My family has land on the river that on bulletin boards and on the window has been impacted by the jet fuel spill. of the coin laundry. So I am offering The Province is responsible for what this, and will start immediately. Email happened, no matter who is passing the me at the same email address: 358. buck. We are no longer in grade 2. [email protected] and check the Due to oblivious negligence, this site 358exchange.com. This might take disaster has occurred. a while to catch on, and it may not, but It is time to fairly compensate let’s give it a try. the affected individuals. It is time for Wendy Harlock integrity. Silverton Nadine Nevocshonoff Heiberg Grand Forks Re: Joe Martin – Caribou Respected Elder and conservation lifelong resident of In your May 3 issue, you reported the Tofino area that the BC government is committing $2 The Perry Ridge Water Users million of public money to the Caribou Association agrees with Mr. Martin’s Habitat Restoration Fund to aid in belief that environmental protection caribou habitat restoration, and that the trumps all. Mr. Martin’s statement: “It’s government is looking to fund and build about one of our most precious resources a comprehensive program to protect and and that is water. It’s the first thing we preserve BC’s caribou herds. Even our have when we are born and the last thing government in Victoria knows that the we have when we die. The risk is not Call us about our June special! 430 Front Street, Kaslo, BC caribou are under serious threat in this worth it.” The article was in reference 250-353-7714 province, let alone our other wildlife. to the Kinder Morgan pipeline. Our 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. So why are we allowing the Retallack- association is against the pipeline and should remove domestic use watersheds Arabs enjoy more rights in Israel Lower Kootenay Band to apply to extend the risk it puts to the precious resource from the ‘working forest’ and realize than anywhere else in the Middle East. Gaza needs to their commercial operations, which of water. that the forests are already ‘working’ to Most Palestinians polled by Harvard we know will harm our wildlife and, Closer to home, our association protect our homes and water. University would not want to live be liberated in the case of the caribou, ensure their since 1983 has worked for the protection Marilyn Burgoon, president anywhere but in Israel. Small wonder from Hamas disappearance? of Perry Ridge, the water sources to Perry Ridge Water Users when they look next door at Syria under Yes, I agree Gaza needs to be Penelope Yeo hundreds of people. We continue to do Association the Assad regime! liberated, but not from the Israelis. They Kaslo this work and over the years have seen the The general image of the need to be liberated from Hamas, a climate affect the runoff and the ground Not an 358-Exchange in Palestinians is of a downtrodden and terrorist organization whose intent is to water, and we have seen the associated apartheid state impoverished people. But there are destroy Israel. a new form? landslides. We also stand in solidarity In his letter, Jacques Savard refers wealthy Palestinians. Trouble is, they I am writing this for the following I did get some feedback about the with other watershed groups working to the practice of apartheid in Israel, financially contribute to Hamas and reasons. end of the 358-Exchange and had an to protect their water. Marilyn James, which has often been unfairly compared Hezbollah, already bankrolled by Iran, 1. These weren’t democratic idea, which got reinforced by others a Sinixt Elder, has worked for many to South Africa. In Israel, everyone is instead of putting it toward infrastructure, political protests. They were riots with the same kind of idea. I know years to protect water and wildlife and equal under the law and any open racist education and employment, providing equipped with sophisticated weapons a lot of people in the Villages do not as the representative to the Commission agitation is illegal. Charges of apartheid opportunity for Palestinian youth. and armed terrorists. Hamas and other use Facebook, but do use a computer, on Resource and Environment project brought up by Arab states have been Corruption in the Palestinian Authority Palestinian terrorists used AK 47s, and Facebook is where a lot of the ads planning table in the Slocan Valley, flatly rejected in the UN, itself not exactly has also contributed to the plight of many molotov cocktails, knives, grenades, went that had previously gone to the stated clearly to the government that she Israel-friendly. in the Occupied Territories. IEDs, and kite bombs with fire, lighting 358-Exchange. So the suggestion is supported watershed protection. Many Palestinians, integrated No, Israel is not blameless, with large parcels of valuable agricultural that people can email their ad, or phone It is time for the precautionary into Israeli society, enjoy prominent excesses of its security forces in dealing land in Israel. me, and I will immediately post to the principle to be applied for pipelines and positions. Many are university professors with protests, and Jewish settlements 2.The so-called ‘protests’ were 358-Exchange webpage. It will be like for the effects of climate change to water and police and serve in the judiciary, in continue to hinder peace. However, many meant to camouflage the intended terror Facebook in its immediacy – people – an NDP-Green Party government which Israelis have been successfully women and children are killed because attacks, which were designed to allow prosecuted for crimes against they have been used as human shields; hordes of Palestinians to breach the EDITORIAL / LETTERS POLICY Palestinians. 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continued from page 4 delegation of youth, as well as those system on planet Earth. in Canada, wolves are once again being of a planned five years of experimental into Gaza. The blockade by Egypt and involved with watershed protection. So, what happened? Well, economic scapegoated in attempts to protect oil and wolf control, the killing expanded to the Israel is due to the fact that Hamas is a She will be engaging in discussion growth, the mantra of all capitalists and gas, mining, forestry, and recreational Narraway caribou herd, a transboundary recognized terror group committed to on proportional representation and the governments that they own, has activities. group animals numbering fewer than 100 Israel’s destruction. community organizing – two topics that continued and increased. It’s the old story Years of ‘talk and log’ consultations individuals. 7. Lifting the blockade would pose cross the political spectrum, so I hope – if we can just grow the economy fast have turned into ‘talk and kill’ as industry In Alberta, aerial gunning of wolves, a clear and present danger to Israel and that no matter what your political views enough and big enough, all the problems continues unchecked. which began in the Little Smoky caribou would give Hamas free rein to try to you can take advantage of her visit to join will be solved. Wolf Awareness Inc, a team of range northeast of Jasper National Park carry out the destruction of Israel. There these discussions. Thirty years ago, the writing was conservationists and scientists whose in 2005, has now spread to four other are 1.8 million Jews in Israel working I’d like to end by highlighting a already on the wall but no one would primary goal is to foster awareness and caribou ranges in the province, including in chosen professions, doctors, lawyers, quote by Paul Hawken, an author and read it. Now the atmospheric level of appreciation of wolves, wolf ecology, Narraway. businessmen, Members of Parliament, activist: “If you look at the science CO2 is 410 ppm. We’re in the Sixth conservation and coexistence, is urging Aside from habitat destruction etc. and with freedom of religion. about what is happening on earth and Mass Extinction Event (Trump calls it provincial and federal political parties, and disturbance, additional factors Joan Law aren’t pessimistic, you don’t understand all a hoax) and those things that were politicians, and all special interest groups that contribute to ungulate declines New Denver data. But if you meet the people who foreseen are with us. who support wolf kill programs under include weather, nutrition, and food are working to restore this earth and Living here in these peaceful and the guise of caribou conservation to availability, other predators, gene flow, BC Green the lives of the poor, and you aren’t plentiful valleys, it is hard to believe review the ethics behind this outdated population size, stress induced by optimistic, you haven’t got a pulse.” It anything really bad is going to happen. practice, and to consider the ecological humans and infrastructure, and perhaps Party update: reminds me that while we are facing Maybe those of us who have already consequences of exploiting apex most important, the carrying capacity of Nelson resident challenges in every direction, the world seen our three score and ten will live out carnivores. the remaining habitat. is still a beautiful place, and we each have our lives without incident, but I’m not Last year, scientists involved For these reasons and more, honoured the opportunity to be one of the people counting on it. in caribou recovery planning in BC many experts and non-government At the beginning of June, the BC helping to restore some semblance of If you Google ‘Changing admitted in a planning document that organizations are working together to Greens held their annual convention balance and justice. Join the discussion; Atmosphere Conference’ you can get “there are no humane methods to directly remove wolf killing from the toolbox in Kamloops. After a year of watching make your voice heard. the whole Summary Statement. It makes reduce wolf numbers….” Nonetheless, of options as new recovery plans are our three Green MLAs weather Kim Charlesworth for interesting reading, 30 years too late, the program expanded from South developed for caribou. disappointments and joys, it was Nelson Creston Greens Riding of course. Peace and South Selkirks to include Sadie Parr, executive director inspirational to hear them talk about Association Michael Brown Revelstoke. This past year, in the fourth Wolf Awareness Inc their work. And wow! Do they work. New Denver The three Green MLAs and their meagre The writing was staff cover the same number of portfolios Caribou continue Local Fair Vote BC reps come and committees as 23 ministers and on the wall 30 seven parliamentary secretaries, as well to decline despite to New Denver to talk pro rep as represent their constituencies with years ago, but no by Katrine Campbell groups, one pro-change and one anti- astounding attention and passion. wolf kills This fall, BC residents will be asked change, to campaign for the referendum. one would read it Both British Columbia and Alberta The party is growing, both in Thirty years ago, a conference was to vote in a referendum on whether or not If the referendum results in a change governments have confirmed expansion membership and in capacity to support held in Toronto. Spanning June 27 to 30, to change the current electoral system, to a pro rep system, a confirmation of wolf kill programs this past winter. more local riding associations. To over 300 scientists and policy makers from first-past-the-post (FPTP) to some referendum will be called after two A BC Freedom of Information honour the many volunteers working from 46 countries, United Nations form of proportional representation (PR). election cycles to check that people are request has been further delayed that for a sustainable, prosperous future, they organizations, other international bodies Between October 22 and November 30, happy with the choice. would reveal the number of wolves have created a set of three awards: one and non-governmental organizations mail-in ballots will be available for voters If BC residents vote to change the killed during this past fiscal, despite the for a dedicated young member, one for met under the title, ‘The Changing to choose to change to PR, or to stay with FPTP system, exactly how that will be Province emphasizing their commitment lifetime achievement, and one for a new Atmosphere Implications for Global FPTP, which allows MLAs to be elected done is still unclear. Remnant and Derkx to transparency in the provincial caribou ‘rising star’ of any age. Security.’ with less than 50% of the vote. explained the three types of PR that are recovery discussion paper, open to The rising star this year was an Here are the first two paragraphs On June 19, about 25 people on the table. None would result in an public comment until June 15. The paper amazing volunteer from right here in of the Conference Statement that was attended a presentation from Fair Vote increase in the number of MLAs elected. discusses plans including a future of the Kootenays. Rik Logtenberg captured issued at the end. BC at the Lucerne School library. Dual member, or DM: two adjacent tax-funded wolf killing for many years the award for his work in helping to “Humanity is conducting an Volunteers Ann Remnant and Sjeng ridings would be joined together and two to come, as well as the killing of moose, develop a new data management system unintended, uncontrolled, globally Derkx showed attendees a slide and video MLAs would be elected, one by FPTP elk, and deer under the guise of caribou to be used by both the provincial and pervasive experiment whose ultimate presentation, and answered questions and the second by number of votes for conservation. federal Green parties. Rik says his young consequences could be second only about proportional representation. the party provincewide. Government records acquired daughter was his motivation for getting to a global nuclear war. The Earth’s In a two-party system, such as Mixed member, or MM: ridings through Freedom of Information in involved during the election last year. atmosphere is being changed at an the US has, FPTP works fine; two would be bigger although not quite Alberta have revealed that over the past Congratulations Rik! It is the future unprecedented rate by pollutants resulting candidates from two parties split the doubled in size; one MLA would be fiscal year, at least 306 wolves were that we are leaving to our children that from human activities, inefficient and vote two ways, and the candidate with local, elected by FPTP, and the second gunned down from helicopters on behalf inspires many who decide it’s time to wasteful fossil fuel use and the effects of the majority of votes wins. In countries would be regional, again chosen by votes of caribou, and that strychnine poison get involved. rapid population growth in many regions. like Canada, with four major parties for a party. was used to kill 12 wolves. Meanwhile, in the legislature, the These changes represent a major threat and numerous smaller ones, as well as The third choice is Rural/Urban Despite thousands of dead wolves, battle around Kinder Morgan highlights to international security and are already independent candidates, one party may Proportional. Rural-Urban PR uses no increase in caribou numbers have some of the arguments that divide us. having harmful consequences over many have a majority which adds up to less single-member ridings as may be been documented in either BC or Alberta. The Green perspective is that we are not parts of the globe. than 30% of voters. deemed appropriate in rural areas and Indeed, the South Selkirk caribou herd in arguing about the environment versus “Far reaching impacts will be Fair Vote Canada calls these “false smaller urban areas. In large urban and BC has become functionally extinct in the economy, but rather shifting the caused by global warming and sea level majorities,” when the winning party has a surrounding areas, it uses multi-member the last year despite four years of wolf economy to take advantage of emerging rise, which are becoming increasingly minority of voters but all the power. They ridings. Proportionality is maintained for gunning. opportunities in the green sector – while evident as a result of the continued give the example of the NDP winning a both urban and rural voters by adding a In the face of criticism from scientists getting out of industries that have no growth in atmospheric concentrations majority government in 1996 with only limited number of regional top-up seats on ecological and ethical grounds of wolf future. Andrew Weaver characterizes of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse 39% of the votes, or the 2001 election in in an MMP-like fashion. killing, helicopter gunning is spreading the purchase of Kinder Morgan as gases... The best predictions available which the BC Liberals won 57% of the The people attending this event in western Canada, alongside new “purchasing a Horse and Buggy company indicate potentially severe economic vote but held 97% of the seats, leaving asked many questions looking for proposals for increased commercial at the dawn of the automobile age.” Yes, and social dislocation for present and virtually no opposition to hold them more detailed information, but the two recreation and new permit applications we need to stop investing in new oil and future generations, which will worsen accountable. In that election, the Greens speakers said at this point they couldn’t for resource extraction that will further gas infrastructure for environmental international tensions and increase risk won 12% of the vote but were excluded give definitive answers. degrade and destroy the land that reasons, but it also happens to be the best of conflicts between and within nations. from the legislature. A more detailed description of caribou require to survive. Successive economic strategy. It is imperative to act now.” Although some people are afraid the three proportional representation provincial governments have habitually I am delighted to be able to announce Thirty years ago when this was that fringe parties and crazy candidates systems is online at https://engage.gov. favoured the destruction of wolves that Sonia Furstenau (Green MLA for written, the atmospheric CO2 level will win seats in the legislature under bc.ca/app/uploads/sites/271/2018/05/ over any consequential protection, the Cowichan Valley) will be coming to was around 350 ppm. That’s the level PR, there is a 5% threshold — anyone How-We-Vote-2018-Electoral- enhancement, or restoration of caribou the Kootenays August 27-29. She will that James Hansen suggested was the receiving less than that will not be Reform-Referendum-Report-and- habitat recommended by scientists since be speaking on the East Shore, Kaslo, level the planet should stay below if we considered. Recommendations-of-the-Attorney- the 1970s. As caribou declines accelerate Ymir and Nelson, and meeting with a wanted to maintain a stable life support Elections BC will choose two General.pdf. 6 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice June 28, 2018 Retallack and Lower Kootenay Band partnership Adventure Tourism proposal update submitted by Retallack/Lower Kootenay feedback thus far regarding their joint in the Ktunaxa Traditional Territory, or summary comments that are made Ktunaxa Nation covers approximately Band 50/50 adventure tourism partnership encompasses a traditional connectivity available to the proponents by the 70,000 square kilometres (27,000 square The Lower Kootenay Band and proposal within the Southern Purcell corridor and trade route between the Province. From there, the proponents are miles) within the Kootenay region of Retallack wish to thank the public Mountains. indigenous Ktunaxa peoples who have committed to identifying and proposing southeastern British Columbia and and user groups who have provided The proposed tenure area, located resided in the Kootenays since time future project amendments. In particular, historically included parts of Alberta, immemorial. The multiple use tenure the amendments will reflect usage Montana, Washington and Idaho. proposes guided hiking, horseback statistics and additional proposals to The people of the Lower Kootenay riding, climbing and mountain biking further reduce potential helicopter Band speak the Ktunaxa language, which in summer; and guided ski touring, impacts to wildlife and local residents is one of the eleven original aboriginal heliskiing, mountaineering, snowshoeing in surrounding communities. language families in Canada. The and dogsledding in winter. The proposed When the review has been completed, language is an isolate and is not related tenure area is non-exclusive and will any resulting new amendments to any other language in the world. remain open to the public. (including new high resolution maps) About Retallack Based on feedback received to will be published alongside the project’s Retallack is a Kootenay-owned date, several amendments have been currently proposed management plan business based in Nelson that provides identified for future consideration to and maps located at https://arfd.gov. world-class backcountry catskiing, improve the application. To ensure bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/viewpost. snowboarding, and mountain biking that as much public and user group jsp?PostID=54966. adventures in the Selkirk Mountains. feedback as possible is considered, Locations and dates of any future In addition to being a significant the proponents are currently awaiting public meetings in neighbouring local employer, Retallack supports local the end of the provincial government communities will also be announced business, suppliers and trades workers public comment period on July 15, at that time. and also sponsors local public recreation 2018 prior to publicly proposing any About the Lower and volunteer groups. Retallack assists new amendments. Public comments Kootenay Band with public trail and road maintenance may continue to be submitted via the Historically and since time and provides backcountry emergency government website at https://arfd.gov. immemorial, the people of the Lower response and rescue for members of bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/viewpost. Kootenay Band were the original the public, government, and other jsp?PostID=54966 or also directly to inhabitants of the Lower Kootenay area. operators. Retallack is also the first Kaslo Golf Club Restaurant Weekly Specials the proponents at sustainabletenure@ The name of the band literally means operator in its industry to receive a gmail.com. “where the rock stands” and refers to an prestigious 4-Green Key Eco-Rating Monday Poutine and Pints After the conclusion of the public important place in the Creston Valley. for demonstrating “national industry Build your own Poutine sm $6/lg $10 and government comment period, the The Lower Kootenay Band is one leadership and commitment to protecting Toppings: chicken, beef, bacon $2 mozza, cheddar, feta $1 proponents have committed to review mushrooms, fresh tomato, olives, pickles, red onion, shallots, bruschetta mix $.75 of six bands that make up the Ktunaxa the environment through wide ranging Angry Hen 20 oz Pints $6 all directly received public comments Nation. The traditional territory of the policies and practices.” Tuesday Ladies Night All Large Salads $10 Thai Noodle salad $15 Rice Bowl $15 New chef at Kaslo Golf Clubhouse Restaurant Martinis $10 Cosmo, Roto, Lemon Drop, Classic Bond by Jan McMurray Susan has just completed two Restaurant is open seven days a week, Susan Yurychuk is the new chef at years at Selkirk College in Culinary Tuesday-Sunday 8 am-8 pm (breakfast, Wednesday Soup and Sandwich Special the Kaslo Golf Clubhouse Restaurant. Management and is working towards lunch, and dinner), and Monday 4-8 Soup made from scratch with a fresh sandwich $13.95 Bartenders choice daily cocktail special As a golfer and former greenskeeper, her Red Seal. With extensive experience pm (dinner only), with specials every Thursday Mens Night Susan is thrilled to be running the working in restaurants, both in the day. Some of the items on the menu are Burger with fries and a domestic beer $19 $5 any domestic beer with purchase of beef burger restaurant at the Kaslo Golf Course. “I kitchen and out on the floor, Susan homemade burgers, home fries, a 6-oz. Friday Date Night have a long golf history, so when this decided to pursue a career as a chef. She flat iron sirloin strip steak sandwich Two 6 oz sirloin strip steak dinners, comes with baked potato, came up, I knew it was a good fit for has enjoyed the course at Selkirk College on garlic focaccia bread, a rice bowl sautéed mushrooms, garlic focaccia bread and a house green salad $35.99 me,” she said. and has achieved top marks. “I like the topped with salad veggies, seeds, and 9 oz glass of house red or white wine $7.5 Susan says she is happy to be creativity and the challenge,” she says. your choice of meat or seafood, and Saturday Margarita and Munchies working in such a beautiful facility, and Susan lived in New Denver for phenomenal salads. Fridays are a great Special Saturday only appetizer menu 2 oz Lime Margaritas $12 she appreciates the support of the golf 17 years before moving to Nelson to day to check it out – there’s 2-for-1 golf Sunday Family Night club board and members. “I’m never study at Selkirk College. She now lives after 3 pm, and the dinner special on Choice of Alfredo, Primavera or Bolognese sauce on spaghetti noodles alone. The board and members are just in Kaslo. Friday nights, billed ‘Date Night,’ is two served family style with garlic toast and a small starter Caesar salad super,” she said. The Kaslo Golf Clubhouse steak dinners for $36. $11 per plate. Add chicken breast $3.5, meatball $2.5 All day Eggs Benny CBT supports 42 heritage projects with more than $2 million Pickled Caesars $7.5 submitted buildings from the original Ainsworth Silverton Gallery. Heritage buildings, archives and townsite, which is considered the oldest The Slocan Legion Hall is the focus museum artifacts are part of how mining settlement in the West Kootenay. of a heritage restoration project and the communities in the Basin hold onto “The JB Fletcher Store is the last Village of Slocan has secured $174,500 Slocan After School Sports their histories. To make sure future remaining heritage conservation project to rehabilitate, conserve and preserve the generations can also benefit from these that Ainsworth has, and its only link to heritage of the structure while improving & Art Initiative- ASSAI historical assets, Columbia Basin Trust the past. It provides the community with the building’s envelope and renovating to has made significant headway on its an opportunity to show visitors how we meet safety standards. We would like to thank the many supporters of commitment to preserve the region’s came to be,” said project manager Terry The Kootenay Lake Historical heritage. Recently, it committed over $2 Peterson. “This year’s funding will make Society will get $3,000 to review its this unique program: million to 42 heritage projects. the building environment safe for the collection policy and process and give Methods to preserve history vary public and allow the building to be used volunteers training. Prov. of BC, Ministry of Tourism, Art and Culture widely, said president and CEO Johnny year-round.” The Arrow Lakes Historical Society Strilaeff, so the Trust is funding in many The Village of New Denver was has two grants: $17,970 to publish SD 8 ways, including built heritage, museums awarded $210,694 for the Knox Hall three books on Arrow Lakes/Lardeau WE Graham Community Services Society and archives, capacity support and Revitalization project. The Knox Hall history, and $13,440 for waterfront sign purchasing assets itself. Revitalization Project will provide funds replacement. WE Graham Community School It is supporting a range of projects, to restore many heritage features and In ways like these, the Trust is Winlaw Elementary from digitizing historical school upgrade systems throughout the building delivering on its strategic priority to yearbooks, to creating a municipal to improve its functionality for end users. ensure the history and culture of the Our amazing Arts and Sports Leaders and conservation policy, to upgrading how a CEO Bruce Woodbury says the Basin is celebrated by vibrant arts, Helpers museum stores its artifacts, to repairing next step is for staff is to put together a culture and heritage. It has committed The Parents and preserving heritage structures. schedule and enter the detailed planning $7.8 million over three years to support In Ainsworth, the JB Fletcher process. The Village has stopped taking the Basin’s heritage values. The Trust And most of all the kids! Restoration Society will repair the JB bookings and will meet with regular user also partners with Heritage BC to support Fletcher Store, including stabilizing groups to work out where they can meet. a Basin-based heritage planner who helps If you have a passion for arts or sports, enjoy working with the storefront, removing lead paint Acting as general contractor, the Village local groups and organizations increase kids and would like to lead a program, please contact the and mould, and adding heating and will tender out work to sub-contractors. their capacity for conserving the region’s insulation. Built in 1896, the store is The Village of Silverton will receive heritage. To learn more about all these Coordinator, Sharon Butler at [email protected] valued as one of the last surviving $5,000 for storm windows for the opportunities, visit ourtrust.org/heritage. June 28, 2018 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 7 Convergence Writers Weekend in Silverton explores keeping a civil tongue by Moe Lyons city hall. One of her original inspirations He also started the DeSmogBlog, which The point is to convince people there are out in his mind is the Dalai Lama. He The Convergence Writers’ Weekend was a sign that said, “Combat has won the Canadian Public Relation no facts, only opinions. “If Fox News recommends listening to him when he started off at Silverton Hall on Friday, Miserablism.” She said she always Society’s Leadership in Communication is supposedly fair and balanced, then says, “We like to think the Western mind June 15 with a pair of speakers on the tried to keep that in mind, although Award, and was voted Canada’s “Best no one is. Public discourse becomes a is more sophisticated, but in Tibet we go weekend’s theme: keeping a civil tongue. admittedly not always successfully. Group Blog” by their peers. Their battle of ideologies. If everyone is trying with the heart.” Donna Macdonald, former Nelson “These people,” she reminded herself website site says this about Hoggan: to manipulate you, there is no public That’s what Hoggan would have councillor was joined by James Hoggan, when struggling, “are our neighbours “By training a lawyer, by inclination a discourse, and no democracy.” us do: go with the heart. Find the noted publicist for environmental and not our enemies.” Sometimes ski instructor and cyclist, Jim Hoggan He says people are inherently tribal, common ground. Engage in “passionate causes and former chair of the Suzuki when she was fielding angry phone believes that integrity and public relations and that this is potentially dangerous, discussion”. Foundation. Both were also promoting calls, being harangued on the street, should not be at odds – that a good public because if you just line up with your Or as Donna Macdonald would say, their books, Macdonald’s Surviving head-butting with colleagues, or being reputation generally flows from a record team, open-minded thinking shuts down. “Combat miserablism!” City Hall, and Hoggan’s I’m Right and accused of being a “commie-lover,” it of responsible actions.” “We want to be misled,” he says. “It’s You’re an Idiot: The Toxic State of Public was a challenge. Nowadays he is all about civility in called cultural cognition: Facts don’t Smokey Creek Salvage Discourse and How to Clean it Up. She says she was glad to get out of political and social discourse. He believes change the beliefs of the group, we just 24 HR TOWING The evening began with an politics just as the level of vitriol was it is no accident that public discourse change the facts to fit our beliefs.” New & Used Auto Parts, Back Hoe Work, introduction by Therese DesCamp, ramping up, fueled especially by social has deteriorated in recent years, that Rather startling, coming from Certified Welding & Repairs, Vehicle Removal WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS who said the intent of Convergence, media. “It’s way more vicious now,” she all parties encourage extreme polarity, someone who has been a leader in 359-7815 ; 1-877-376-6539 which started in 2012, is for writers to says. She believes that politics is all about which he describes as “an incredibly the campaign to combat climate 3453 YEATMAN RD, SOUTH SLOCAN hone their skills in order to discuss and community building, and points out, “We dark and powerful force that shuts change for many years, he believes the further social justice. “Writing carries a won’t get excellent leaders if people want down public discussion.” Encouraging environmental movement has failed, message about our values, intended or to beat up on them.” people to demonize one another pollutes because it has bought into extreme not,” DesCamp remarked. James (Jim) Hoggan is a well- public communication. “This isn’t about polarity instead of genuine public Macdonald reminisced about known public relations expert. He has persuasion, it’s about shutting down engagement. “Self-righteousness,” he navigating her way through difficult worked with clients as diverse as Shell public space, and killing the debate.” says, “will justify almost anything. You waters throughout her 19-year career at Oil, Al Gore, and the Dalai Lama Centre. He says there is a “war on objectivity.” don’t need to tell people they’re doing harm to the planet, they already know. After 30 years, New Denver’s Mountainberry is gone for good As Thich Nhat Hanh says, ‘Speak the by Katrine Campbell died and the sons returned. Casey stayed The business is shut down but still truth, but not to punish.’ And recognize The Mountainberry store and gas here, but Jesse returned to his job as a for sale. we are dealing with despair. People get station has closed, allowing owners teacher in South Korea. “We had someone who was tired of all this and then they are no Casey and Debbie Law to move on to The Mountainberry has been up for interested [in buying] but things didn’t longer devoted to public life.” other things. For Debbie, that means a sale for some time but a still-unsolved pan out, unfortunately.” He harks all the way back to the well-deserved retirement. For her son break and enter and theft last September Now Casey is inviting people to Golden Rule (do as you would be done Casey, it means continuing to serve left Debbie and Casey disheartened. think of ideas for the space if they want by) rephrasing it as “You must speak the community but this time as an “The break-in and theft were to rent or lease it. out against injustice but not in a way emergency medical responder on the demoralizing and we decided that was “We’re entertaining all ideas, but that inspires hatred.” Hold your beliefs ambulance and, after more training this it,” he says. “We kept going [over the we won’t be opening under our own lightly, he says. Consider the possibility fall, as a paramedic. winter] but our will to continue has name any more. I’m looking forward you could be wrong. “Take a stand and argue for the sake of the discourse itself.” The Laws – parents Don and Debbie, diminished. to some down time, and to work in the Our valley’s green with their toddler sons Jesse and Casey “This would have been Mom’s 30th community.” Among the many famous and wise – moved to New Denver in 1988 after year in business.” The loss of the Mountainberry will people he has encountered over the grocer since 1990 buying the convenience store/gas station He says he wants to stay in the leave a hole in the community, he says. course of his career, one that stands and naming it Mountainberry Foods. The community and help people. To the community, Casey says “Thanks boys graduated from Lucerne School and “We’ll be happy to see it continue for all the support over the years. Without ACROBATS AND ARCHITECTS • Fresh moved on while the parents continued in some way, but we’re not prepared to it, we wouldn’t have gotten as far as we Acrobatic barn swallows fly up to to work in the store. Then, in 2011, Don keep going.” did it.” 64 kph, even drinking on the wing, • Organic skimming lakes like tiny water Cash, clubs, and Corona stolen from Slocan Lake Golf Course bombers. Nests are made of mud • Wholesome by Katrine Campbell Smirnoff Ice. For some reason, they left two packages and grass plaster and affixed under Some very selective thieves broke “I got off light compared to the rest of balls, one pink and one orange. The overhangs such as rafters. A pair can 1290 Hwy #6 in to the Slocan Lake Golf Course of the place,” he says. Monaris machine was destroyed, making take 1,000 trips to a mud puddle to Crescent Valley build a nest, which is why they often overnight June 15-16 and made off with They trashed the office, pulling it impossible for staff to accept debit or choose renos over new builds. a variety of items. a cupboard door off its hinges and credit cards. Since the float had also been 250-359-7323 The thieves came in through a removing the safe. Using tools they had stolen, running the business became very – Open daily – kitchen window and stole liquor and brought with them, they ground the door difficult until one of the directors was slocanlakess.com (Closed Christmas & New Year’s day) beer from the bar. Chef Barry Coles says off and removed the cash, about $900. able to borrow a float from Silverton they took three bottles of hard liquor, In addition, they cleaned out the pro Building Supplies. some Corona and Stella Artois beer, and shop’s stock of golf balls and gloves. As the thieves left through the downstairs locker room door, they pulled apart many of the particle-board locker OIL TANK REMOVALS doors and made off with about 20 high- INGROUND-INBASEMENT-ABOVE GROUND end drivers, according to club president, Gary Willman. Older and less valuable COMPLETE SERVICE clubs were scattered all over the floor ALL WORK DONE BY HAND TO REDUCE when staff arrived Saturday morning. The RCMP are investigating the IMPACT ON YOUR PROPERTY incident and ask that anyone with • UNDER CONCRETE OR PAVED DRIVEWAYS information call them at 250-385-2222 or, if they want to remain anonymous, Crime • IN GARDENS AND UNDER SIDEWALKS Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(5477) or • NEW DOUBLE BOTTOM S-602 OIL TANKS & online at crimestoppers.ca. NEW OIL FURNACES INSTALLED COMPLETE • CERTIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEMS • Insured-Work Safe BC Covered KOOTENAY FURNACE LTD. PO Box 120, SLOCAN CITY,B.C. V0G 2C0 PH. 250-355-0088 FX. 250-355-0089 [email protected] Club president Gary Willman examines the golf club’s safe which was broken into on June 15-16. 8 SLOCAN VALLEY The Valley Voice June 28, 2018 New Denver council, June 12: Mayor Bunka will cut the ribbon July 3 at the new HGG by Katrine Campbell Amanda Murphy met with Hiro BC Rural Health Network, a “very BC Hydro warned of more outages 26-28, with travel and expenses paid. • Martha Nicholls, secretary of Okusa and Edzard Teubert re: the accomplished group” that it was good in September. She found it interesting • A development variance permit the Hidden Garden Gallery Society, Nikkei Centre garden. Previous to be a part of. that BC Hydro is mandated by the was approved for a residence at 1110 asked Mayor Ann Bunka to cut the budgets were “usually huge and we - Bunka reported that BC Hydro’s government to engage in super-long- Kildare. The owners asked for a ribbon at the gallery’s official opening don’t know where to start.” This time, operations update says peak runoff has term planning, but Interior Health is variance to build a six-foot high chain in its new location on July 3, directly the work planned and the budget had finished, a month earlier than usual. under no such orders. link fence around their 900-square across from the Village office. She been broken into more manageable The forecast is for another dry year. • Up to two council members were foot garden to discourage bears and also invited councillors and Village chunks of $2,500 to $5,000, which There is more work to be done on the authorized to attend the Kootenay deer raiding it. The normal height staff to the opening reception. was “not so overwhelming” and made Nakusp-New Denver corridor and Wildfire Conference in Nelson June allowed is four feet. • Council approved letting BC it easier to plan, said Bunka. Hydro install a climate monitoring - She met with the Village of Slocan council, June 11: Mural proposal for station on the old dump site near Hwy Silverton to discuss local logging 31A and Denver Siding Rd. Councillor plans. Silverton is hiring a consultant Slocan Beach advances to grant application stage Nadine Raynolds asked if the station to do an independent hydrological by Barbara Curry Mulcahy proposals at a special meeting on and asset management data, and would link to Environment Canada; report as the proposed logging area • Three artists submitted public June 25. opportunities for community Woodbury said it fed information affects both its back-up water supply art proposals to the Village. CAO • Council gave conditional engagement. The committee to EC but he wasn’t sure if it was and bull trout spawning grounds. Michelle Gordon removed herself approval to two applications (one discussed possible priorities for used for forecasting. BC Hydro has - Bunka met with IH and “it kind from the meeting to avoid a potential for Kim Ratley Clark and one for making Slocan an environmental to get a Licence of Occupation from of blew up.” This was at the time conflict of interest during discussion Rowan Baal) for licences to operate “showcase community”: solar, water the Village, which will spell out the of the large public protest about an on the proposals. Council chose mobile food carts at the beach this conservation, net zero energy, food details of the station’s installation and IH representative discouraging a to go ahead with Kai Cabodyna’s summer. Clark will sell frozen production, employment (commuter, removal if the land were needed for locum from moving to New Denver, proposal to paint a mural, Intertwined desserts in addition to her regular tourism, or new employment something else. apparently implying the health centre Patterings, on the exterior of the menu of burgers and drinks. Baal, a opportunities?), economics, and • Councillor Heather Fox reported might not be there. Slocan Beach washroom. Village teenager, will sell drinks and snacks acquiring “long-term money” to that Recreation Commission #6 has - Bunka attended the Rural Health staff will work with Cabodyna from a cooler on his bike. develop and maintain change. received $5,000 from the Regional Conference in Nelson May 30-June to complete the CBT Public Arts • Mayor Jessica Lunn reported • In her Mayor’s Report, Jessica District and is looking at redesigning 1. The highlight for her was hearing grant application. If approved, the on the first meeting of the Climate Lunn gave info on RDCK meetings the fitness centre space. Rec 6 also has a research team which was looking CBT will fund 80% of the $1,500 Action Advisory Committee. Lily she had attended. Lunn congratulated a list of items to upgrade or replace. at health through a rural lens. Their budget and the Village will fund Yumagulova was elected chair with the Slocan Valley Historical Society The soccer group is looking for adult stats showed the ‘local health areas’ 20% (from the RDCK Community Devin Lindsay as alternate chair. for the Warner book launch and WE volunteers, and is thinking about used by the Province and Health Development Fund). The two other The group will investigate applying Graham Community School staff and starting indoor soccer over the winter. Authorities do not give the true artists who submitted proposals will for an FCM grant to hire staff, students on their “super-inspiring” • Bunka reported on her meetings picture. They are in the process of be asked to supply more information holding a Climate Action workshop, Science Fair & Talent Show. since the last council meeting. collecting data on many fronts, which and council will re-consider their gathering Village microhydro Lunn thanked Councillors Jean - She, the CAO, and Recreational will be very useful, Bunka said. Patterson and Madeleine Perriere and Cultural Services Coordinator She also met with members of the for attending both the Slocan Valley Local Government Forum and the community demonstration in support VILLAGE OF of doctor recruitment and health services at the Slocan Community Health Centre. NEW DENVER • At Councillor Madeleine Perriere’s urging, council will provide PUBLIC NOTICES $300 to help sponsor the Wildlife & Watering Restrictions Climate Change Conference in No use of sprinklers between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm Nelson June 26-28, organized by the on any day Slocan Integral Forestry Cooperative and the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations & KNOX HALL BUILT HERITAGE Rural Development. If possible, Perriere will attend. GRANT APPROVED Twenty-four students from Lucerne School in New Denver recently participated in a junior golf program at • The 2017 Annual Report will be The Village of New Denver has been given grant funding of Slocan Lake Golf Club. The program, initiated by John Fyke, received a grant from Rec 6 to cover a week of available for public inspection at the $210,694 through the Columbia Basin Trust’s Built Heritage instruction at the school and another week at the course, followed by a tournament June 8. The overall winner Village office. Council will consider Program to commence improvements on the Knox Hall. The of the mini-tournament was Jay Tremaine; the most improved golfers were Zander Klein and Petula Perry. the report and public submissions Knox Hall Revitalization Project will provide funds to restore about it, if any, at a special council many heritage features and upgrade systems throughout the meeting on June 25. building to improve its functionality for end users. The Village • Council gave three readings to will contact all renters affected by the project when further infor- a new Business Licence Bylaw and mation is available. The hall will remain open until further notice. a Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw. Both bylaws will be GARBAGE COLLECTION considered for adoption at the July Municipal garbage collection takes place every Tuesday for res- 9 council meeting. idential properties in New Denver. Residents are reminded that • Council will forward a letter from Tula Belanger, Mount Sentinel solid waste must be bagged, tagged and placed in a garbage student and Village resident, to West can before being placed curbside for collection. Bags placed Kootenay Transit Committee and curbside without a container are prohibited. Please assist the Public Works. Belanger said Sunday Village in its efforts to remove bear, dog and crow attractants bus service to Nelson and Village by ensuring that solid waste is placed in secure containers. pothole repairs were both needed. • Hannah Turnbull was PROPERTY TAXES DUE appointed to the Social, Affordable, Village of New Denver property taxes bills have been issued and & Sustainable Housing Advisory are due by 4 pm on Monday, July 16, 2018. A 10% penalty will Commission. She will replace Kori be applied to all amounts that are outstanding after the payment Doty. deadline. Eligible residents must return the completed Home • The Village approved a $25 Owner Grant claim form to the Village Office by the July 16th discretionary grant for the Slocan deadline, in order to avoid penalty. Payments may be made in Farmer’s Market for printing person at the Village Office (by cash, cheque or debit), by mail, expenses. or online through the Kootenay Savings Credit Union. • A request to place a rock garden on the boulevard in front of 115 Slocan Avenue · P.O. Box 40, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 1112 Slocan Street was denied as a (250) 358-2316 · [email protected] · www.newdenver.ca waterline is buried there. June 28, 2018 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 9 Stellar Heli-Skiing tenure expansion proposal discussed at public meeting by Jan McMurray to have safe places – tree skiing and season… Hopefully we’ll get to ever a public interaction concern, or, activity in the winter?” He pointed to Stellar Heli-Skiing owner Jason escape routes to roads.” capacity. We’re a small business “you can just phone me.” the changing demographic, and the Remple held a public meeting at Remple reported that they have that’s trying to fill up.” Remple and others at the meeting need to attract young people. Stellar’s Kaslo Airport hangar on contacted other users and operators As a result of the consultations clarified that members of the public Area D Director Aimee Watson June 19 to discuss the proposed to review the boundaries, and have Stellar has had so far, some can recreate everywhere in the said she is able to provide input as expansion of Stellar’s heli-skiing had over 20 meetings. “We have adjustments have been made to the backcountry, regardless of whether the RDCK representative, and said tenure on Crown land. already made some adjustments proposed tenure boundaries. Remple the area is tenured or not. However, she hadn’t received many emails on Remple explained that the tenure based on consultation with different said he “backed off some terrain” people indicated they prefer not to the Stellar application. She invited application process takes months and folks.” after discussions with Retallack. ski in an area with helicopter traffic, people to email her so she can involves submitting a management He listed the benefits Stellar However, quite a few public and as they are looking for a peaceful incorporate their comments into her plan for the proposed tenure, with brings to Kaslo. The company tenured ski touring users at the experience in the backcountry and submission. She also encouraged maps, to the government. Stellar operates from December through meeting were not happy with the feel helicopters create an added people to go to the website and make hired a consultant to prepare the April and does a considerable Stellar proposal. Although many hazard. their own comments. The deadline management plan, and worked amount of business with local prefaced their comments with thanks Kellie Knoll urged people to is July 3. with a professional biologist for the accommodators, restaurants, gas to Remple for holding the meeting think about “the big picture, not just To make comments, go to arfd. plan’s Wildlife Mitigation Strategy stations, etc. A quick calculation, and providing the opportunity for your own life. What will we do if we gov.bc.ca and do an advanced search section. There is a three-month he said, is approximately $315 per input, the proposal was described as don’t have business and economic for file number 4404298. period where “you try to draw out all person per day, so $315,000 a year “not neighbourly” and “a betrayal.” the people you want to consult with,” if Stellar is running at capacity. The Chris Webster said the Empire Food Editor moves to Vancouver Remple said, reporting that Stellar company employs three full-time and Lost Ledge crews are adamantly by Dan Nicholson Rhodes is also the founder of has had both one-on-one chats with people year round and over 25 opposed to the plan because Stellar Andrew Rhodes, the long- the Hills Garlic Festival, our annual people and bigger group meetings. people in the winter. When there has added areas in very close serving Valley Voice Food Editor, celebration of all things garlic. The government then reviews all is an accident in the backcountry, proximity to theirs. In response, is moving to Vancouver. He will be comments from the public, First Stellar has been called out to assist. Remple said the reasons those areas missed for his sense of humour and Nations, government agencies. The The Kaslo infoNet Society (KiN) has were added were to add tree skiing passion for local food. His column, process is supposed to take 140 asked for helicopter support from and road access for safety. He also Cool Eateries of the West Kootenay days, but it often takes much longer, Stellar. The company also provides said a meeting with the groups’ has been a feature of the Valley Voice Remple said. information about snow conditions, designate, John Cathro, was in the since 2010. Stellar is applying to add land weather, and stability. works. Rhodes will also be missed by to some of its existing areas, and “We are committed to Kaslo,” Although Remple had already the Sandon Historical Society, who to add one brand new area. Remple he said. “We need to think about consulted with Brian Cross of Mt. employed him as an interpreter at the said the company has applied to add tourism as an economic activity, as Carlyle Lodge (ski touring), Cross Sandon Museum. His abilities as a 260 square kilometres to its current we move away from the resource- said they are “still at loggerheads… raconteur have led many to say that 320-square-kilometre tenure, for a based economy,” adding that many Your business gets to expand at the he brings the history to life. Andrew Rhodes is moving to Vancouver. total of 580 square kilometres. They businesses in Kaslo benefit from expense of our business. It should be would also like to offer ski touring as tourism. a win win win for you, me and the well as heli-skiing, as not everyone During the Q&A, Remple community.” New Denver & can afford heli-skiing, Remple said. explained that High Terrain owns “Future generations have to “We are the smallest heli-ski the two helicopters that Stellar uses. have somewhere to go,” Cross Kaslo Community operation in Canada. With the He said Stellar plans to continue said. One man said he wants to see amendment, we’d be half the size of using just two helicopters, with the whole area designated a public Pharmacy the next smallest operator. It’s not the possibility of using a third one recreation corridor. Another said, our intention to be a big McDonald’s occasionally. The helicopters can “If you include all the tenures from DID YOU KNOW... operation. It’s a small micro-brew take four guests each, and can each here to Kimberley, it’s the end of the Clouds only block 20% of the sun’s UV rays. Check out our operation so we can maintain safety take three loads per day, so six loads Kootenays as I have enjoyed it, and I selection of sunscreens! 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Councillor Bell available to the public on the Village 403 Front Street, Kaslo • Leah Main was at the helm as noted that the Arts Council would of Silverton website and the public Mayor Jason Clarke was away on be responsible for the cost of all the bulletin board. business. utilities. Main pointed out that the • Christine Baal was named as • The council voted to direct- lease agreement does not include the deputy election officer, replacing award the contract for a feasibility museum space. The parties will meet Hillary Elliott, who is now chief study of a co-work space project to annually to review the agreement and election officer. Capati Consulting Inc. due to a time the building. crunch. The $9,000 contract was • Councillor Bell said she has direct-awarded because the feasibility been busy “rescuing canoes” from study needs to be completed in time rising water. Bell showed council for the Rural Dividend application stickers made available by the deadline of July 31, 2018. The vote Village of New Denver for people overrode the Village’s guideline for a to identify their boats in case they competitive process to award contact get carried away. CAO Elliot said in amounts over $5,000 but does not she would research a solution for contravene any bylaws. Silverton. • A request from Slocan Lake Arts • Deputy Mayor Main Council President Birgit Schinke for told council that she had voted the Village to consider installing against a Federation of Canadian public art in the future was referred to Municipalities partnership agreement the Committee of Whole for further recommendation with Alberta that discussion, as was Councillor Carol took away the ability to specify Bell’s concept to use the Silverton lands for species preservation. Main Museum space to exhibit a “sixties said she believes the resolution “ties era” display. our hands” and takes away a key • The Silverton Gallery lease conservation tool. The resolution as approved for signing. Deputy passed with a rough 60-40 split, Mayor Main said the lease had been reported Main. “deeply researched” by the former • FireSmart information will be 10 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice June 28, 2018 How will legalization affect rural BC communities? submitted are known for a 90% participation rate Because of the top-notch quality, the safety of our roads? Will more become ecologically favourable niches After 95 years, Canada has decided in the trade. Many participants in the BC Bud is world renowned. So is craft people drive under the influence? And for producing cannabis. prohibition doesn’t work. Our country industry have wanted to be legitimate, cannabis from the Kootenays to the rest is cannabis a gateway to harder drugs or Please share your thoughts using reports some of the highest cannabis but couldn’t under the current federal of Canada. a gateway off harder drugs? Thoughtexchange, by first reading consumption rates globally, particularly law. Largely peaceful participation in the With recreational legalization, What about the well-being the informed consent to get started: among youth. Within Canada, British black market employed hard working civil rights advocates rejoice (although of communities that have quietly ruralbclegalizationstudy.wordpress. Columbians pay for some of the people who spent their earned cash back concern for decriminalization of previous participated in the free market for 50 com/thoughtexchange-informed- cheapest weed, have some of the highest in the local economy. Somehow, many non-violent cannabis crimes continues years? Will a place like the Kootenay consent/. consumption rates, and produce, at least of these disenfranchised rural areas to exist). Benefits of legalization include region benefit from dismantling their And if you are okay with the within the black market, more product of BC have operated almost silently quality standards and promised reliable largely peaceful and well-functioning informed consent, you can access the than any other province in our country. for decades, growing cannabis for the product, taxation revenue that can be put black market? Is there room for them exchange one of two ways. You can People are coming out into the love of the plant and because they back into essential services and arguably to participate in the legalized regime? either: sunlight to share their story of respectful didn’t have other viable employment more product availability for medical With legalization, there are likely 1. Text ‘Hello’ to 728-55 and enter disobedience of the law – both those options. Exploiting the warm, moist patients, while law enforcement and the to be issues, but there have to be more the 9-digit participation code: 941-342- who opted to grow because they had no climates, the southern half of rural BC courts should have extra time for more opportunities. 330 or other way to sustain their families, and specializes in outdoor and indoor weed, pressing issues than simple cannabis Understanding how rural regions 2. Use the weblink: https:// those who wished to consume despite producing such large quantities that possession charges. of British Columbia will be impacted my.thoughtexchange.com/#102528419. the illegality of it for a variety of reasons. an estimated 80% of the black market But how will our youth be affected by legalized recreational cannabis is Findings from this exchange will While one-third of Nelson’s product leaves our province, destined by recreational legalization? After all, incredibly important, particularly for inform a University of Guelph graduate economy is said to be supported by the for other locations both within and cannabis gummy bears are likely to the socioeconomic well-being of the level research project titled Transitioning cannabis industry, other communities outside national borders. be legally available soon. How about disenfranchised communities that have to the New Rural Cannabis Economy. Blue Alert: Howard returns to Studio Connexion submitted medium to give the pieces a lustrous gratitude to these women is expressed Sunnybrae Studios, has showcased Refreshments will be served. Studio Artist Maureen Howard returns patina. not only in Howard’s work but her her work process and what is flying Connexion Gallery is at 203 Fifth to Studio Connexion with her all-new For decades, three gifted artists life. off the easel. Avenue NW, Nakusp. Open Tuesday show, Lake Home Blues, running until from the same family, Senia Howard, An active member of the arts Come meet and greet the artist or – Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm or by July 14. Lois Howard-McLean and now community, she has participated reconnect with Howard, who lived in appointment year-round. For more Howard’s love of the outdoors Maureen Howard, have plumbed in juried and invitational shows. Nakusp some 20 years ago. Gallerist details, call Béliveau at 250-265-3586 is reflected in her bold and dynamic the depths of the natural wonders of Social media has also offered great Anne Béliveau will host a reception or 250-265-8888. Follow the gallery: acrylic paintings of local geography Sunnybrae, a small community west exposure and her Facebook page, on Saturday, June 30 from 2 – 5 pm. www.facebook.com/studioconnexion. including Nakusp and the Arrow of Salmon Arm. They all searched Lakes. The always changing lake for ways to interpret that beautiful sample some of his cooking. I gotta we get into the butter vs. margarine vistas have been an inspiration for her environment onto canvas and, like say, his beef burgers may be the discussion. “There’s no margarine in and are a focus of this year’s work. some well-aged wine of the region, BEST I’VE EVER TASTED. That my kitchen,” he says. “Only butter.” New for this show are semi-abstract the artistry has evolved and grown may sound like hyperbole, coming A man after my own heart. oil paintings that utilize a cold wax in texture and complexity. Constant with from a confirmed burger-eater like Barry was raised just down myself, but it’s the truth. Spiced and the road from the Golf Course, in Celebrating 10 years of Fine Arts Dan grilled to perfection and served in a Silverton. He worked in healthcare Nicholson Sappho’s double-bottomed honey- for 30 years, but then followed his garlic bun, there’s much reason for passion for cooking to Red River • June 26 - July 14 Maureen HOWARD rejoicing. The burgers are seven- College in Winnipeg, Manitoba, • July 17 - August 4 T. MIRKOV-POPOVICKI Chef Barry ounce patties and take just a little became a red seal cook and finally • August 8 - 25 Audrey JANSEN th longer to cook than your typical a chef. Coles & the 19 slider, but it’s definitely worth the Barry loves the local community • Aug. 28 - Sept. 15 John BOIVIN wait. – both the old-timers and the • Sept. 18 - Oct. 6 Holly WOODS Hole Restaurant Burger lovers rejoice! Chef If, like me, you’re concerned newcomers. “They’ve been very Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm or by appointment 250.265.3586 Barry Coles is the new cook at the about not getting enough fat in your supportive.” He has a three-year 203 Fifth Avenue NW, Nakusp, BC Slocan Lake Golf Club. I stopped by diet, you can upgrade the fries to contract at the Golf Course, with the the 19th Hole Restaurant last week to poutine, with real cheese curds and possibility of renewal, so we all hope rich beef gravy. that his tenure is a long one. On the day that I went to research As I’m tearing the last of the this column, Barry sat me down with flesh from the chicken wings, out Come visit us at the 19th Hole Restaurant a plate of chicken quesadillas. As comes Teo with a fish burger for me I devoured these tasty morsels, he to try. Wow! A house-battered fillet at the Slocan Lake Golf Club told me a little about his philosophy with house-made tartar sauce on a of food. “Everything has to be good Sappho’s Bakery bun. It’s delicious! quality. As much as possible, it’s Barry also creates a wide variety We’ve got great food, cold beer and house-made and locally sourced. of salads, sandwiches and wraps, I’m just a country cook, I believe in which my wife assures me are very an awesome view down Slocan Lake simple things done well. I don’t do tasty. dots and tweezers.” Coles intends to “do charcuterie We get into a long digression stuff in the off-season – salamis, about scotch whiskey. Turns out that cured meats – that kind of thing.” He 101 Golf Course Rd we both tend to prefer the highland even gives me a taste of his home- malts, with light smokiness and less cured bacon before I leave. Smokey New Denver BC V0G 1S1 peat than the Speyside or Islay malts. and delicious! Next, I dig into a bucket of The 19th Hole is a great place For Reservations: 250-358-2408 locally-sourced, house-breaded to eat, and it has the best view on chicken wings. Awesome! Somehow the lake. June 28, 2018 The Valley Voice MT. SENTINEL GRAD 11 Mt. Sentinel and Sequoia Class of 2018 graduation ceremony by Jan McMurray positive ways as you set out on your practical advice that she has collected Alex McIntyre played guitar and sang was given to Jeremy Lerch. The The Mt. Sentinel graduation own journey,” she said. from Mt. Sentinel and Sequoia staff. a song, and then Jeremy Lerch played Brent Kennedy Memorial Award, ceremony began with graduate Glen Campbell, in his Principal’s Some of them were: Always buy toilet electric guitar along with two fellow Mt. Sentinel’s highest award, for Cassidy Ihlen leading the singing of Message, thanked the key people paper before you run out. Learn how musicians. scholastic achievement, extra- O Canada. who helped organize the grad to prepare at least one fancy meal to Kira Stoochnoff and Brenden curricular participation, service, In her opening remarks, Vice- ceremonies. He recognized the class impress a date. Try keeping a plant Skerratt, chosen by their peers to be leadership, and citizenship was Principal Shellie Maloff urged the for raising $12,000 this year, setting alive before keeping a pet alive. Learn the Valedictorians, gave their address. awarded to Shasta Barkman. students to bring passion to whatever the fundraising record for the school. to do your taxes. Learn what taxes The Class of 2018, like the two The graduates were presented they do, and to make a difference for A former Mt. Sentinel grad from are. Make your bed because if the rest classes before them, decided to make with their diploma and scholarships, themselves and those around them. the school’s first grad class was in the of your life is a mess, at least you’ve a $1,000 donation to the Slocan and then with a candle and a rose in “Congratulations, Wildcats, I’m so audience, and Mr. Campbell had him got that. Remember that Kootenay Valley Community Legacy Fund. Val Mt. Sentinel’s traditional Candle and proud of you!” stand up for a round of applause. Alex, time only exists in the Kootenays. Mayes, member of the Legacy Society, Rose Ceremony. Kim Morris, secretary-treasurer 84 years old, was Mt. Sentinel’s first Put your phone away; the people here attended the ceremony to accept the of SD8, brought greetings from the Valedictorian. “He put the wild into in front of you are more important. funds. board of education and Superintendent wildcat,” Campbell said. Keep learning. Maintain friendships The Major School Awards were Dr. Christine Perkins. She told the Mr. Campbell’s advice to the that empower you. Don’t let anyone presented. The Governor General’s grads about two questions that are grads: “Always marry someone dim your bright light. Say yes to new Academic Medal and the Paul important to Elon Musk: How can I smarter than you.” experiences. Don’t hold grudges. Be Poochachoff Memorial Award be useful? How can I have a positive Guest speaker Sarah Anderton, kind and be your best self. (Mt. Sentinel academic award) impact on others? “We look forward English and Drama teacher since During the Musical Interlude, two went to Cassidy Stoochnoff. The to you impacting the world in so many 2016, gave the grads 20 pieces of very talented grads performed. First, Mt. Sentinel Service Award for school service and volunteerism was presented to Adriana Burton. Scholarships, bursaries and Major School Awards: The Shasta Barkman: Brent Devon Dunkley Memorial. Elizabeth Mt. Sentinel Administrators, Coca Cola Ken Savinkoff Memorial

Kennedy Memorial Award (scholastic Lack: Mt. Sentinel PAC, CUPE Local Bottlers. Logan Rexin: Kyle Zarchikofff Award for citizenship, positive achievement, extra-curricular 748, RHC Insurance, Kootenay Lake Memorial. Grace Sabo: Kootenay and caring attitude, and friendship participation, service, leadership, Principals Vice Principals Association, Savings Community Foundation, District citizenship). Jenna Beauchamp: Selkirk Exam Competition (1st place Authority. Brenden Skerratt: Soharev- Royal Canadian Legion, District Math), Dig Garden Centre. Jeremy Sargent Scholarship. Kai Stone: James Authority, Selkirk Board of Governors. Lerch: Columbia Basin Trust, Devon A & Margaret Fraser. Kira Stoochnoff: Adriana Burton: UBC Centennial Dunkley Memorial, George Ethel Selkirk Exam Competition (1st place Scholars Entrance Award, Mt. Sentinel McKeown, Selkirk Board of Governors, chemistry & biology), Rotary Club of Service Award. Daisy Chevalier: Ken Savinkoff Memorial Award Nelson, Heritage Credit Union, Dal Selkirk Board of Governors, McEwan (citizenship, positive and caring attitude, Shemko Interfor, Union of Spiritual Law Corporation, District Authority. friendship). Sawyer Lunn: Mountain Communities of Christ, Columbia Basin Aaron Cork: Selkirk Paving. Sammy Valley Station. Marly MacDonald: Trust, Selkirk Board of Governors, Cristofanetti: Mt. Sentinel PAC. Jesse Royal Canadian Legion. Jasper Mair: District Authority, Kootenay Savings Drew: Molly Hunt, CUPE Local 748. Selkirk Board of Governors, Get High on Community Champs, Paul Poochachoff Kootenay Furnace Alicia George: Aboriginal Education Nature, Katrine Conroy MLA. Ray-Lyn Memorial Award (Academic Award). Slocan City • 250-355-0088 Scholarship, Okanagan Training & McAfee: Mt. Sentinel Yearbook Award. Conrad Swetland: Winlaw Elementary Development Council. Mary Rose Alexander McIntyre: Slocan Valley Co- Alumni, Zack Harvey Memorial. Rosie Congratulations to the 2018 Goodwin: Slocan Valley Co-op. Kevin op, Zach Harvey Memorial, Neil Muth. Velisek: Ernie Gare, Kootenay Lake Graduating Class of Mount Sentinel Grueniger: Columbia Power. Cassidy Maia Mortensen: Mt. Sentinel PAC, Hospital Auxiliary Nelson Chapter. Hazel School! Ihlen: District Authority. Leanne Nelson & District Credit Union, Georgia Verman-Sparks: Student Council. Lily Kabatoff: Kootenay-Slocan Lions, Ethel McKeown. Ryland Negreiff: Werner: Heritage Credit Union. 12 MT. SENTINEL GRAD The Valley Voice June 28, 2018

Back Row: Logan Rexin, Sammy Cristofanetti, Aaron Cork, Elias Swearingin, Logan Miller, Avery Cormie, Kaelin MacMillan, Sawyer Lunn, Dhillon Printup, Grayson Hill, Conrad Swetland, Marly MacDonald, Kevin Grueniger. Third Row: Daniel Stewart, Brenden Skerratt, Cameron Dunlop, Uriel Milligan, Ethan Saliken, Jeremy Lerch, Jess Drew, Jagr Boucher, Ryland Negreiff, Matthew Falle. Second Row: Zinnia James, Jasper Mair, Mikayla Peters, Juniper Martin, Hazel Veerman-Sparks, Liz Lack, Daisy Chevalier, Jenna Beauchamp, Rosie Velisek, Grace Sabo, Maeve Carpio, Alicia George. Front Row: Leanne Kabatoff, Abby Beauchamp, Ray McAfee, Lily Werner, Maia Mortensen, Mary Rose Goodwin, Laura Waller, Shasta Barkman, Adrianna Burton, Kira Stoochnoff, Megan Dugal. Congratulations Congratulations Graduates! to the Mt. Sentinel As you make your way in graduating class the world, never forget of 2018. May your where you came from... future endeavours 2018 Walter take you places! Popoff Director, Area H, RDCK (Slocan Valley)

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vincedevito.ca 14 JV HUMPHRIES GRAD The Valley Voice June 28, 2018 Kaslo Class of 2018 a diverse group of 14 graduates by Jan McMurray Feeling underdressed in the Airport when she found out. “Many of Kaslo’s JV Humphries Graduation presence of the grads, Mr. D put on you would think that I started thinking Ceremony on June 23 saw the a tie, a hat, and with the help of Ms. about my family and moving away graduation of 14 students, a class Holland, a tutu. (Talk about quirky!) from home, but I thought about you Principal Dan Rude described as A self-confessed chocolate addict, guys, the grads, and how we’re each a “very diverse group with strong Mr. D compared the class to a box going to be having our own lives,” community roots and support.” of chocolates, with different sizes, she said. Jesalyn received a standing Gail Higgingbottom, Aboriginal decorations and flavours – but all good ovation after the performance. Education teacher, acknowledged the quality. “Each has its own flavour Diplomas were presented, and Mr. First Nations territory and all First and each is worthy,” he said. Mr. D Rude gave a big thanks to Mr. Steve Nations who live here. gave each grad a gift of a beautiful Anderson and Ms. McAllister for their Mr. Rude, Ms. Victoria McAllister, box of chocolates, and advised the service at the school. Mr. Anderson is and Ms. Meleana Terlingen introduced class to “get ‘lit’ on life, positivity, retiring, and Ms. McAllister will be the graduates one by one, reading a and the endorphins you’ll find in that the principal of Redfish Elementary Jesalyn Tremblay performed a song that she wrote for the class when she found out she had piece written by each grad about their chocolate.” next year. won the Loran Scholarship. plans. The introductions confirmed Graduate Brook Neufield thanked that the class is indeed a diverse group. Mr. D for being the guest speaker, and School Trustee Dawn Lang on a personal note, for helping her get JV Humphries Valedictorian Address by Morgan Fay Bukowski vastly divergent people, all of whom now that it’s here, it is not as bright as it congratulated the class on behalf of the through math. Greetings family, friends, teachers, have different opinions on almost every once appeared. It has been dimmed with board of education for Kootenay Lake Ash Mason-Legebokoff thanked community members, and anyone else subject, and as we can see from the the prospect of responsibilities, and the SD8, and wished them the best of luck. JVH and Lakeside Learning staff for who may not fit under those categories, Kaslo Community Web Facebook page, pressure of knowing what you want to She acknowledged and thanked family their help and support throughout and welcome to the graduating ceremony these opinions are not often withheld. be. The world we are entering is a strange members, school staff, and community the years, and Jesalyn Tremblay of 2018. The end result could be a catastrophe, one – personally, I am still trying to mentors who supported the students thanked the community. Megan Foley As you can see, this year’s but somehow it just works, and so does wrap my head around the United States’ along the way. delivered a special thank you this year, graduating class is somewhat small, but our class. choice to elect Donald Trump. Having Dr. Christine Perkins, SD8 to Kendal and Denise “for all their what we lack in mass, we make up for The 14 individuals before you a president with a more trivial Twitter superintendent, dressed in academic years of unending support to every in pure, unadulterated sass. There are are unique, and so are their futures. feed than my own is something I will regalia to honour the students, told the student at JVH. You have been there 14 of us, and somehow within our class It is finally time for us to make our never understand. The world is looming, students they had reached a milestone as long as we can remember.” The there are 14 different demographics. own decisions, and to discover who but I know we can handle anything that that many don’t achieve around the grad class has purchased a bench that Having this many personalities in one we are, and this will be done in 14 comes at us – we did survive English world. “Wear your cap and gown will be installed in front of the school compact class has not made us the entirely different ways. Our high school with Ms.Holland after all. proudly – you have earned it,” she said. with an inscription that says, “Kendal easiest to teach. I am sure the majority experience has been full of hoops to jump We are leaving JVH with an identity Some words of wisdom she imparted to and Denise, the Grad Class of 2018 of the faculty (especially Ms. T) can through, twists, bends, cliffs and the we have carried through high school. the students were to be kind, be open, appreciates you.” agree that organizing us is comparable occasional flat stretch to catch our breath. Now that we have finished, we are faced and to keep learning. Valedictorian Morgan Fay to herding cats. Thankfully, we all had the support of our with the option of becoming something Aboriginal Education teacher Gail Bukowski gave her address, followed As a class we have few similarities, peers, parents and teachers. Although new – to start fresh, and design a new Higgingbottom was up next with an by the candle lighting ceremony. but we all share our experience as JV they made it abundantly clear that our path. To quote William Shakespeare, indigenous travelling song. Scholarships were presented, with Humphries students. This experience hands would no longer be held in high “We know what we are, but not what we Graduate Giselle Tarini introduced Ms. T thanking the West Kootenay has been both positive and negative. It school, they never really let go. As we may be.” Who knows what our futures guest speaker, Mr. Rod Dunnett, who community for providing over $35,000 is negative due to our school’s small begin our transition, remember this, in may hold, and who we will become. taught the class as an elementary in awards this year. size; everyone knows everything about the wise words of JK Rowling (of course Only time will tell, and I am excited to school teacher and as a substitute There was also a special everyone. Being in close proximity to the I was going to incorporate something see where life takes us all. teacher. “This class truly represents the presentation of the prestigious National same people for 13 years has certainly related to Harry Potter), “It is impossible Now let’s enjoy our new found Kootenays – they are quirky,” he said. Loran Scholarship to Jesalyn Tremblay. tested our patience a number of times, to live without failing at something, freedom, before the English provincial Vice-principal Victoria McAllister said but we have held it together… for the unless you live so cautiously that you exam, and our inexorable adult she was incredibly proud to present the most part. The positive experience of JV might as well not have lived at all, in responsibilities. We are proud of the largest Canadian four-year graduate Humphries is also due to its small size. which case you have failed by default.” Congratulations to the graduating award of $100,000 to Jesalyn. The entire graduating I know I am contradicting myself by We are now faced with endless class of 2018; we accomplished this award is based on character, service, saying this, but the size of JV Humphries options, with little to no idea of how milestone, let’s let our futures begin. In class of 2018 and promise of leadership. pushed us together, and our distinct to take advantage of them. The end of reference to the movie Caddyshack, “In Jesalyn accepted the award, and personalities were forced to interact. In school has been the light at the end of the immortal words of Jean-Paul Sartre, performed a song on guitar with Mr. a larger setting we would have never had the tunnel for our entire adolescence; au revoir.” Rude (guitar) and Ms. Rielle Oswald the chance to get to know each other, (voice, piano) that she wrote for the but JV Humphries has given us the class when she found out she had opportunity to make diverse friendships. won the Loran Scholarship. Jesalyn Our class is reflective of Kaslo said she was stranded in the Calgary itself, a small community filled with Congratulations Grads Congratulations Go confidently in the to the Class of directions of your dreams Congratulations Grads 2018! and best wishes for your future! willowhomegallery.com KASLO Valedictorian Morgan Fay Bukowski gave the address at JVH graduation ceremonies. June 28, 2018 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 15 Don’t miss Starbelly Jam at Crawford Bay submitted Fearing to Lemon Bucket Orkestra, a The 19th Starbelly Jam Music guerilla-punk-Balkan-folk-brass band, Festival will take place July 20-22 at from Petunia & the Vipers’ hillbilly- Crawford Bay Park on the East Shore flavoured, swing-inflected, ragtime- of Kootenay Lake. goodtime something-in-between-1920s- Starbelly Jam is a non-profit and-Steampunk sounds to Nelson-based charitable society that has adopted Heavy Airship, a Led Zeppelin tribute a culture of sustainable awareness, band. working closely with its partners Starbelly also offers a wide range of to plan a festival reflecting ‘green workshops. There will be master classes event’ best practices. The society with several of the performers, as well says it has successfully minimized as an array of movement, dance and its environmental impact through a children’s activities. The annual parade number of innovations and helps to is on Sunday afternoon and festival educate suppliers, artists and thousands goers are asked to come dressed in of festival goers about the importance festival finery! of sustainability. Starbelly Jam thrives on volunteer Starbelly Jam’s audience is as participation; sign up and earn a eclectic as the music. The festival thrives weekend pass. on providing an environment where Advance tickets available until July The second annual track meet for all three Slocan Valley elementary schools was hosted June 12 at Winlaw School. Over 200 athletes in grades K-6 from individuals can safely be themselves 19 at www.starbellyjam.org, where you Brent Kennedy, WE Graham and Winlaw Schools participated in six different events: sprint, hurdles, shot put, standing long jump, high jump, and high kick. while simultaneously surrounding can also find the full line-up of acts and themselves with other diverse more information on the festival. personalities and cultures. Its goal is to Advance weekend passes are $130 assist in building a diverse, tolerant, and for adults, $90 for seniors, and $85 for positive community. youth aged 13-18. Children 12 and under The 2018 line-up includes every get in free. Day passes and special family type of music from folk-rocker Stephen combo passes are also available online.

High kick was one of the events at the track meet held at Winlaw School on June 12. This is a traditional Inuit competition and was run by Aboriginal Education Teacher Jesse Halton. 16 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice June 28, 2018 Twelve artists prepare to exhibit at the Hidden Garden Gallery submitted the new space, the building defined what is meant by space filled with amazing art. for the Hidden Garden art began to stir a longing for The Hidden Garden on Slocan Ave behind Sweet the term ‘working board’ • The gallery opens its Gallery’s new location will something different. Battagin Gallery in New Denver will Dreams Guesthouse, ready for but their partners, parents new doors with an exhibition be held on July 3, 7 – 9 pm. took the leap and began be open for business on July the 2018 summer season. Not and friends have pitched in by a Slocan Valley favourite: The ribbon cutting ceremony taking classes from renowned 3. It has been a journey to get only has the board of directors with amazing enthusiasm Rabi’a is a multi-media artist by Mayor Ann Bunka will instructors in contemporary and resolve. Grants from who was born in Holland and happen at 7. Freya will quilt making and the fibre Considering Community Service? the CBT Arts Venue, arrived in Canada on her 15th provide the music as we arts world. Her show defies Consider Nakusp Rotary Community Initiatives, birthday. She came to the celebrate Rabi’a and the new the traditional definition of Slocan Legacy Fund and world of art late in life, not Gallery space. quilting. Call Mayumi for Details: 250-265-0002 Recreation Commission until she was in her 60s. Even • The second show of ‘A Journey in the Making’ #6 and donations from the though a late starter there is no the season features Denise J. runs from July 10 to 15. The Gallery’s Best Friends have stopping her now and no time Battagin. A native Californian opening reception is July 10, been invaluable. to waste. Still going strong living in the northern Sierra 7 – 9 pm, with appetizers The artists who will at 75, she started by carving Nevada, Battagin discovered and non-alcoholic beverages be showing this year are river rocks and then ventured New Denver in 2003 with provided, along with music Rabi’a, Denise Battagin, into other media. For Rabi’a her husband Bill and their by Western Flyer. Barbara Ballachey, Loraine it’s all about colour, shape two kids. The Hidden Garden Stephanson, Margaret and design. Battagin began her Gallery is located at 112 Sonnenberg, Morgen Bardati, ‘The Shape of Things’ quilting journey in 1991 by Slocan Ave, New Denver Nadine Stefan, Debbie Hicks, runs July 3 – 8, and will sewing and piecing traditional behind Sweet Dreams Boukje Elzinga, Janet Ott, feature steel sculptural pieces, quilts that are essential to Guesthouse, and is open Susan Saphone, and Victoria bronzes, glass, drawings and mastering the craft. Her love 10 am to 3 pm Tuesday Mitchell. The gallery looks vinyl art with installation by of colour, fibre, texture and through Sunday. For more forward to welcoming new Carl Schlichting. A reception the good things that come information please visit and old friends to a beautiful for Rabi’a and a gala opening from combining them into hiddengardengallery.ca. Community radio hosts receive national awards submitted Happens’ every Tuesday training and support needed. episode was a live interview Four of Kootenay from 2 – 4 pm. “This year the awards with Winlaw sculptor Rabi’a Co-op Radio’s volunteer Tanya Coad, host handed out recognized a who began sculpting at 60 programmers have and producer of Climate talented and diverse range and is a powerful example of won National Campus of Change, won for Best of top quality programming living your life with creativity and Community Radio Current Affairs Program; this from across Canada,” says and passion. Association awards for is her third NCRA award. Barry Rooke, NCRA/ Coad’s award came for 2017. Every year the NCRA Jeff Flood, host and ANREC Executive Director. Mr. President, the World is hosts the awards to celebrate producer of ¡Oye!, won “The winning submissions Watching! - an Inauguration the best in campus and for Best Third Language this year are a great example Day Special, a one-hour community radio from across Program. This is his first of the way which volunteers program which aired in the country. show on Kootenay Co-op in campus and community January 2017. The show Show hosts and Radio. Flood is taking a radio work to elevate and addressed the concerns of producers Jeff Pilsner and break from the radio show engage community voices, environmentalists fearing the Ana Bokstrom won the as he is busy being on KCR’s and promote local music.” repercussions of a Donald Women’s Hands and Voices board of directors. New Denver residents Trump presidency. Award for their show Shift Every season KCR invites Bokstrom and Pilsner’s Shift Flood’s ¡Oye!, is a weekly Happens. They have been the community to become a Happens covers the positive program dedicated to the doing this show for five host of their very own radio shifts in people’s lives and music of Latin America, years; you can hear ‘Shift show. KCR provides all the communities. The submission Spain and Portugal. June 28, 2018 The Valley Voice VISITOR INFORMATION 17 18 KASLO & DISTRICT The Valley Voice June 28, 2018 Kaslo council, June 12: Legacy Park perimeter wall contract awarded by Jan McMurray • True Consulting was awarded the Recreation and Open Spaces Committee. Community Development Program was or update – the majority of changes • Hoover Masonry was hired for contract for engineering services for • The Village will resubmit its approved in the name of Kootenay Lake should be seen as updates in terms of the construction of the Legacy Park $52,621 for the sanitary sewer expansion previous proposal to the Rural Dividend Independent Schools Society for the overdue ‘housekeeping’, recognition perimeter wall at a cost of $33,600, and project phase one. This part of the project program concerning the resurveying remaining funds required to undertake of the 2015 boundary expansion, new the plan for the interior of the Legacy is for the design and tender oversight of Kaslo Aerodrome lands and an the Periwinkle basement insulation national contexts as they apply to land Park created by Dana Gallinger was work. The municipal purchasing policy infrastructure and development plan project. use, and measures that should improve accepted for implementation. Hoover’s will be applied to the tendering phases for Kaslo’s public waterfront lands and • Vimy Park/ 2nd St. modifications the pursuit and explanation of existing quote for construction of the wall is of the capital works. tenures with specific focus on Kaslo Bay. recommended by staff were approved. As OCP policies Kaslo. This is intended higher than anticipated and doesn’t • Mayor Hewat noted that the Liquid • The Village will apply to the new time permits, Public Works will relocate to be the first of several such bylaw include the metal railing or wiring. Waste Management Plan feedback Environmental Quality Program for the the bear-proof bin from south end of 2nd processes to allow Council to deal with The Kaslo Public Arts Select Advisory package from the Sewer Specified A Avenue waterline replacement project, St. to a site along the lakeside trail across thematic areas of the OCP and zoning Committee has received a $45,440 grant Area User Group was received and the municipality committing 26.67% from picnic shelter (approximately); regulations that arguably require review for the entire park project through the that a response and meeting would be of funds from reserve or borrowing if move the park gate to the north side and update.” federal Building Communities through scheduled with them in a few weeks. successful. of D Ave./ Ring Rd. intersection; and • Bylaw 1224, ‘Kaslo Street and Arts and Heritage Program, and $10,950 • The Village office will be closed to • The Village will issue a letter of rearrange bin orientation and rocks at Traffic Amendment Bylaw’ was given of this has been allocated to the perimeter the public for the entire week of July 16 support for Royal Canadian Legion’s Skateboard Park to create an entrance three readings. wall (including railing and wiring). A to facilitate relocation to Kaslo City Hall. proposal to the New Horizons for Seniors to the lakeside-river trail network and • Michael Proctor will be sent a letter $19,000 application for the wall will The offer of donated artwork of City Hall program for funding a modern heating Dog Beach. of thanks for his services on the Parks be made to the RDCK Community from J. Jennings and M. Buchanan is and cooling system. • Amendments to the OCP and Recreation and Open Spaces Committee, Development Program. accepted with thanks and a spot will be • A $2,000 application to the RDCK zoning bylaws were given two readings. and David Jackson will be sent a letter found for it in City Hall. Community Development Program A public hearing for both bylaws was of thanks for his services on the Kaslo Energy Tips... • The Village will apply to the was approved in the name of Kaslo scheduled for July 23 on 6 pm in council Public Arts Select Advisory Committee. ”Wall warts” (AC adapters for electronic Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Branch 74 Royal Canadian Legion for a chambers at City Hall. The CAO says in • The 2017 Annual Report will be appliances) use electricity continuously, Resource Operations and Rural contribution toward a new hot water tank his written report: “The amendments in posted for public information and will even if the devices they power are Development (FLNRO) to berm the project for the Ladies Auxiliary. these bylaws are not intended to represent be considered by council at the next turned off. Plugging wall warts into a Logger Sports grounds to mitigate lake • A $1,000 application to the RDCK a comprehensive OCP and zoning review regular meeting. power bar allows you to switch them all off when not needed. Be careful to level risk. inspect and care for the small wires that • The Village will budget for and New tourism business in Kaslo offers unique experiences connect them to appliances; they can establish FLNRO standard fire rings at easily be damaged. place(s) to be determined in waterfront by Art Joyce gentle, acoustic musical element. The can forage for food, etc. The premise The injunction to ‘walk lightly on Mountaintop Music and Moon Stories is that the guests are members of a Scarlett’s Electric (250)353-2563 park areas, applying for provincial the land and leave no trace’ has been will coincide with the full moon in work gang that’s just arrived to clear Jaeden Woodland (250)366-4316 authorizations if required. This was recommended to council by the Parks given living form in a new ‘experiential’ July, August, and September, taking the townsite, but they’re pretty green, tourism company, Between a Lake and visitors to Mt. Buchanan where local so they need some training. Between HAY AND MANURE for sale in the Lardeau Valley a High Place. This is tourism for the 21st storytellers will weave their spell under a Lake and a High Place hopes to Cord Bauer century, less about checking items off a the full moon. The Pixie Treehouse partner soon with the Ktunaxa for Grass hay for sale from July 1st through winter while supplies last. bucket list and more about connecting Concerts will feature McLellan – also another unique experiential event. Specializing in round bales – u-pick up, we load. Square bales also with both land and community. known as Diem – performing in her But they’re happy to tailor-make your available to order and load off the field.Contact 250-366-4394. Proprietors Dana and François Blouin own treehouse, where much of her own unique experience based on your The Grange Farm are building on their backgrounds as writing and composing is done. interests. One of their first tasks will be Selling composted cattle manure from the farm gate– u-pick up, professional biologists to offer unique Partnering with local purveyors to provide an unforgettable, specially we load. Available spring and fall. Hwy 31, Meaodw Creek. By and customized experiences for visitors of food and drink was a natural fit for designed experience for the winners of Appointment. Contact 250-366-4699 to the Kaslo region. Between a Lake and a High Place. An the Escape the City contest sponsored “What we do is we provide event called Your Beer and Eat it Too by the BC Rural Centre. Up the Lake Farm immersive and hands-on experiences combines a brewery tour at Kaslo’s The Blouins arrived in Kaslo Square bales of grass hay for sale, available year-round. Also for travellers so they get a behind-the- Angry Hen Brewing with appetizers last August, having specifically available is natural and chemical-free composted horse manure, scenes experience of what it is to be created by a gourmet specialist from chosen Kaslo to settle in. Their work which is bagged and for sale at the farm gate. Contact 250-366- a local in Kaslo and area,” says Dana local ingredients and spent grains from as biologists saw them “gradually [email protected] , 12837 Hwy 31, Cooper Creek 4119; Blouin. “We’re getting people off the the beer-making process. Although it’s making our way west.” François hails Van Tuyl Farm beaten track and taking them to places often used for cattle feed, it actually from Quebec while Dana originates Currently available for sale from the farm gate are square/round the normal everyday tourist wouldn’t has a lot of nutritional value for people, in Manitoba. Most of their work has grass hay bales and manure. Contact 250-366-4381, 13261 Hwy have the chance to do.” not to mention being a unique taste focused on prairie ecology, so the 31 Meadow Creek. The Blouins have developed 11 experience. change to a mountain ecosystem The Lardeau Valley Agriculture Showcase Project experience packages by partnering with “One of the concepts of the business is invigorating. The idea for an Lardeau Valley is a West Kootenay bread basket! Support your local farmers and buy local!! Kaslo area musicians, residents, and is that we’re constantly developing new experiential tour business arose while Brought to you by ; lardeauvalley.wordpress.com businesses. For example, there’s the experiences. We thought, well everyone they were living in Lethbridge, Alberta. Acoustic Walk series, which is all about loves music and everyone loves food, “We have teenage kids that go getting people into the forest in a way so those are elemental aspects.” to the school here and have felt very that trains them to heighten their senses The Blouins will also create an welcome in the community,” says to better appreciate a forest ecosystem. event to commemorate Kaslo’s 125th Dana. “And for the first time in a long For the early risers among us, Acoustic with an actor portraying the village’s time we actually have enough land to Walk First Light starts at 7:30 am for first settler, George Kane. Erin Carr have a garden, which feels really nice.” that special early morning quietude, will teach traditional bush and survival For more information and while Acoustic Walk Last Light aims to skills: how to start fires from scratch to book a tour visit https://www. immerse people in the magic of twilight using a bow drill, what local plants you betweenlakeandhighplace.ca in the forest. The ‘Batstronomy’ event will feature a tour with a biologist from Dr. Bonnie Bessem, psychologist the Kootenay Bat Monitoring Project and medium, at the Langham and an amateur astronomer who will submitted and The Life Initiations, a practical provide a tour of the night sky. With the This July, Kaslo will receive a healing model, described in the book majority of our population now living special visit from internationally Underway to Enlightenment. in cities, urban light pollution means celebrated psychologist, author, An evening lecture Friday July that people often can’t see the stars at spiritual coach and gifted medium 6 at 7 pm is followed by a workshop night. This tour will help satisfy the Dr. Bonnie Bessem. For more than Saturday July 7 from 10 am-3 pm. ancient urge to stargaze while educating 20 years she has guided individuals, Admission to the lecture is by $10 visitors about the vital role bats play in using conversations, visualization donation at the door; the workshop ecosystems. And for avid birdwatchers, techniques and spiritual awakening, is $50-$75. known as ‘birders,’ the Blouins provide towards a deeper healing. Dr. Bessem is available for group tips on birding. Bessem is the co-founder of healing or one-on-one personal Local musicians Dominique Levens College in Holland, a holistic medium readings from July 8 – 11. Fraissard (guitar) and Dawna McLellan training institute for awareness To attend or for more info call (harp) are an integral part of these and life wisdom. She teaches 250-353-2130. www.bonniebessem. unique, intimate experiences, adding a mediumship, healing and awareness com June 28, 2018 The Valley Voice NAKUSP & THE ARROW LAKES 19 Certified Passive House units built in Nakusp by Jan McMurray The idea behind the passive house price of a common HRV but recovers Madden explains that each passive savings,” says Madden. “Unlike Some of the first certified passive is to have as well insulated and tightly much more heat, meaning less heat house unit in Nakusp requires only some of the greenwashing initiatives house units in BC are located on sealed a building envelope as possible. escapes to the outdoors. 1,500 watts of power, although 3,000 and certifying programs, Passive Nakusp’s waterfront. Passive houses Bell says her building has double walls, Renewable energy technologies watts is available. Comparably, a House Institute consists of cutting are highly energy efficient and have triple pane windows, and the roof is can be used on passive houses and are conventional house in the Kootenays edge building science that provides excellent indoor air quality. two feet thick. A very high-efficiency often installed if the budget permits. would require 10,000-15,000 watts. predictable energy efficient and healthy Owner Molly Bell hired local heat recovery ventilation system (HRV) Bell said she looked at solar, but “This translates to a 90% energy homes.” builder David Madden for the project. extracts stale air and brings fresh air decided it would take too long to pay In the development stage, Madden into the building. It captures the heat off the up-front capital costs. “There’s says it became clear that energy from the exhaust air and uses that to no point because the power bills are efficiency and environmentally friendly heat the fresh air coming in. She says all so low,” she said, adding that there is construction were priorities for Bell. In the heat generated in the house – by the less incentive now that BC Hydro has the process of hiring an architect, they cook stove, the shower, the computer, revised the net metering program. chose Cover Architecture of Nelson etc. – is recycled via the HRV. The cost of building to Passive because of their experience in passive The HRV also filters pollen and House standard is estimated at 10%- house design and certification.Madden dust from the incoming air, resulting 20% higher than conventional building. has now taken courses in passive house in excellent indoor air quality. Bell says she thinks it was higher, energy modelling and design, and is Madden explains that HRV systems but definitely worth it for the energy certified in passive house construction. are commonplace in all new buildings savings and the air quality. Madden sees “It was really energy efficient in Canada, but Passive House insists on Passive House building becoming less this winter,” owner Molly Bell said using a high end HRV system that costs expensive as it becomes more common during an on-site interview. “I moved $3,000-$5,000. This is about double the in Canada. in in October, and my mid-December through mid-February BC Hydro bill was $250. That would be the highest bill of the year.” There are three 1500-square-feet Passive House units in the multi-family Alice Doreen Hamling We wish to announce the loss of our wife, mother, grandmother, and building, all heated with electricity. great grandmother. Alice Doreen Hamling fell asleep in death on June There’s in-floor heating in the foyer 13th with her husband, son and daughter-in-law by her side. and main floor bathroom, and three Doreen was born in Strathmore, Alberta, and lived in other parts of auxiliary wall heaters on regular BC, but eventually the family made their way to Nakusp. thermostats. Bell lives in one of the These Nakusp homes are the first to be built to Passive House standard in the Kootenays, and With one glance of her eyes, she captured the heart of Bob Hamling units, and the other two are for sale. are the eighth, ninth and tenth to be built in BC. and they married and started a life together on March 29, 1956. Living Nakusp schools on soft lockdown while RCMP investigate online threat as husband and wife for 62 years, they raised 4 beautiful children and enjoyed life at Box Lake, the family homestead. by Jan McMurray their excellent professionalism, staying remained in a “soft lockdown” all day Doreen was known for her love of people and sharing the good A video produced by NSS teachers calm and maintaining positive learning Thursday and Friday, with only one news from the Bible with them. She loved the older residents of Nakusp, as a fun presentation for the Nakusp throughout the incident, and to the RCMP door accessible as a monitored entrance. often visiting them and making small meals. Her heart was large and graduation dinner was posted on – Corporal Jaime Moffat, Constables Lee “Our schools do regularly practice caring, she never had a harsh word or negative thought, positive and YouTube, where it elicited a threatening Bellamy and Taylor Sippel – who were lockdown drills which have come in courageous till the end. One of her favourite expressions was, “well, comment on the evening of June 13, the all exemplary throughout this situation,” handy when cougars have been on the things could always be worse” Wednesday after grad. Taylor said. school grounds or other reasons have Doreen will be missed, because of her love, her unending Nothing came of it, but the threat She explained that the school district presented themselves with needs for enthusiasm, and energy, but she knew, and taught her family and others was taken seriously and all precautions immediately contacted the RCMP greater safety,” she said. that Bible holds out a promise of the resurrection hope at John 5:28,29 were taken. and called a Violence Threat Risk Taylor reports that on Thursday where it says: “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which The Nakusp RCMP issued a press Assessment, which is a provincial afternoon, letters were sent to parents, all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those release right away stating that the threat framework that involves the RCMP, the and the teachers and support staff and who did good things to a resurrection of life.” did not seem credible, but that they Ministry of Education, the Ministry of their unions were notified. On Friday, We wish to thank the nurses at Arrow lakes hospital and Dr. would have a presence at both Nakusp Children and Family Development, and many parents kept their children at home. Goranson for their care and support during this difficult time. schools the next day. other community agencies. By Friday, the RCMP had Superintendent Terry Taylor The RCMP began a comprehensive determined that the risk was very low. A As per her request, there will be no memorial service. reported in an interview that the video investigation Wednesday evening, and second letter was sent home to let parents and comment were deleted from the provided a strong police presence in both know this, and to welcome children back internet four hours after the threatening Nakusp Secondary School and Nakusp to school Monday. comment was posted on Wednesday. Elementary School all day Thursday and Corporal Jaime Moffat reported Considering an “Big shout out to our staff for Friday. Taylor reports that the schools on June 22 that the RCMP continue to electric bike? ALHS pulls off provincial conference investigate the source of the threat. submitted the heritage sector; Jay-Dell Ma gave Stop by The BC Historical Federation an entertaining and interesting talk on annual conference in Nakusp was his website on the history of Western for a test drive a great success, reports The Arrow Canadian baseball. Lakes Historical Society. All tours and At the Arrow Lakes Theatre Eileen We have a selection of walks were well-attended, despite the Delehanty Pearkes answered many sizes and styles in stock! unseasonably hot weather. questions after her presentation on her Delegates coming from out of town book A River Captured, on the Columbia were very impressed with conference River Treaty. The delegates watched MEET IZZY & NOVA organization. Events ran smoothly Kyle Kusch’s Our Coloured Past at the Izzy is 4 and Nova is 2 years thanks to the volunteers who did the theatre as well. old. Friendly, affectionate behind-the-scenes organizing and work. Delegates travelled by bus to the and soooo pretty, these The lectures and opening Sandon Museum and the Silversmith young kitties are spayed and ceremonies were well attended by Powerhouse in Sandon, with a stopover ready for their FOREVER All of Your Cycling, Biking, Skiing, and Outdoor Sporting delegates and the public. Lecturers Bruce at New Denver to visit the Silvery HOME now! Needs in Nakusp, BC Rohn, Tracy Fetters, Greg Nesteroff, Slocan Museum and the Nikkei Please CALL PALS at 250- Cameron Leitch, Tom Lymbery and Memorial Internment Centre. Shorter 265-3792 TODAY if your home John MacFarlane did a fine job of bus tours went to Trout Lake, Halcyon is right for our lovely girls! 409 Broadway St. illuminating local and pertinent history Hot Springs, and Nakusp Hot Springs WEEKLY SPONSOR: topics; Rosemarie Parent outlined the which included a hike up the historic Nakusp, BC history of the Arrow Lakes Historical hot springs trail. Society Archives; Jennifer Dunkerson The cemetery and historic walking 250-265-3332 of Heritage BC discussed the new role tours were well attended on the Sunday Nakusp the Columbia Basin Trust is taking in morning before delegates left for home. (250) 265-3635 www.selkirkrealty.com [email protected] 20 CLASSIFIED ADS The Valley Voice June 28, 2018 ANNOUNCEMENTS SINGLE PARENT HOMESCHOOLING Self Employment program in the Arrow we welcome all Artisans and Vendors. For SUMMER BREEZE Music and Art Party. BUDDY’S PIZZA, KASLO: Award YOUTH for medical reasons not able to & Slocan Lakes area. For more info leave registration information please contact us Saturday July 14, 3pm-midnight. Mama winning, hand-stretched artisan pizza. seek employment. Your refundable bottles a message at 265-3674 ext. 201 or email at: [email protected]. Sita’s, Winlaw. Free. Live Music, Dance 250-353-2282. and cans will help! Call 250-352-9916 [email protected]. Performances, Art Installations and Live Tues.-Thurs. Noon-4 pm to arrange for CARD OF THANKS Art created to the music. pickup. Thank you for your support! THANK YOU to the campers at Wragge FOR FRESH FRUIT AND Beach who helped me out to the road and VEGETABLES from Cawston, visit Tony called 911, New Denver Fire Rescue, in Silverton by the Silverton Gallery Fridays ambulance crew, doctors, nurses and staff beginning this week June 29 from 8:45 to at Slocan Community Health Centre, 4:30 and at the Kaslo Market on Saturdays the Arrow Lakes Hospital and the Trail THE HIDDEN GARDEN GALLERY from 10 to 3 starting June 30. Hospital, and everyone who offered opens at its new location, 112 Slocan SLOCAN MASONIC LODGE meets at AT THE HIDDEN GARDEN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES assistance. It is wonderful to live in such a Ave, New Denver behind Sweet Dreams Knox Hall in New Denver on the fourth GALLERY: Rabi’a, ‘The Shape of ARE YOU AN ASPIRING caring community! Guesthouse. Sincere thanks to CBT Arts Friday at 7:30 pm: March 23, April 27, Things,’ July 3-8, steel sculptural pieces, ENTREPRENEUR? If so, call Community - Harold (Ray) Scheerschmidt bronzes, glass, drawings and vinyl Venue, Community Initiatives, Slocan COMING EVENTS May 28, June 22, August 24, September Legacy Fund, Recreation Commission Futures to learn about the free Business 28, October 26, November 23. On July art, installation by Carl Schlichting. #6 and donations from the Gallery’s Plan workshop open to anyone! And if THE FRIDAY MARKET happens each 28, we have a picnic in Sandon at 4:30; Reception July 3, 7-9 pm, music by Best Friends. Artists showing this year you’re eligible, you may also qualify for Friday, 10 am to 2 pm, June through and on December 8, we meet with the Freya. ‘A Journey in the Making’ are Rabi’a, Denise Battagin, Barbara the Self-Employment program where you September, in downtown New Denver. Nakusp Lodge. Interested new members featuring traditional and contemporary Ballachey, Loraine Stephanson, Margaret will receive ongoing business training and Come to this beautiful market under shady contact: [email protected]. quilt making by Denise Battagin, July coaching and usually financial support Sonnenberg, Morgen Bardati, Nadine maple trees for fresh organic local produce, LECTURE & WORKSHOP - Dr. Bonnie 10-15. Reception July 10, 7-9 pm, music while you start your business. To learn more Stefan, Debbie Hicks, Boukje Elzinga, flowers, delicious prepared food and local Bessem - Friday July 6, 7pm. A spiritual by Western Flyer. The Hidden Garden call 265-3674 ext. 201 or email Nakusp@ Janet Ott, Susan Saphone, and Victoria artisans’ wares. For info: 250-358-2774 or coach, psychologist and gifted medium, Dr. Gallery is open 10 am-3 pm, Tuesday futures.bc.ca. Mitchell. The Hidden Garden Gallery email [email protected]. Bessem will speak about communication through Sunday. For more information grand opening will be on July 3 starting THINKING OF STARTING, buying or THE SPIRIT OF SLOCAN in spirit and mediumship. Lecture $10 visit hiddengardengallery.ca. expanding your own business? If so, call COMMITTEE is preparing for our 3rd at 7 pm with a ribbon cutting ceremony donation. Saturday workshop July 7, 10 am- Business Classifieds start at $10.00 by Mayor Bunka and music provided Community Futures offers business loans, annual FAMILY FAIR DAY to be held on 3pm. For more info call/text 250-353-2130. by Freya. counseling & training; and delivers the Sunday, September 2 in Slocan City and Call 250-358-7218 for details

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Only 5 minutes from V0G 2J0. site or body of water preferred. Contact Foundation, led by landscaper Ray New Denver. Open to all levels. Come CARE AIDE REQUIRED for mature male. Reply with brief resume to a246929@ Carmen 226-6951. Nikkel, descended on the yard of the and share mindfulness and the exultation YARD SALE ‘doctor’s house.’ Six years ago these of inner flow. telus.net NOTICES YARD SALE, Friday June 29, 10 am to 3 two groups pooled their resources and Next Valley Voice HU HAS BEEN USED for thousands of pm, at the New Hidden Garden Gallery, 112 purchased a house for a doctor to live years as a prayer, mantra and sacred chant Slocan, behind Sweet Dreams. in as an incentive to move to Nakusp. to attune oneself with the presence of God. The landscaping at the house Deadline: http://eckankarblog.org/sound-of-soul/ was quite elaborate and required a ARE ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS great deal of maintenance, so a lot of July 6, 2018 a problem in your life? 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Congratulations to Cedra Eichenauer, manager of the Nakusp Visitor Info Centre, was nominated Lucerne School in New Denver welcomed students from all schools in Arrow Lakes School District 10 to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples for an Influential Woman in Business Award this year. The Kootenay Business Magazine calls Day on June 20. About 350 students from Edgewood Elementary, Nakusp Elementary, Nakusp Secondary, and Lucerne participated in activities for nominations for this award every year, and presents the award to three women from the West such as making bannock, medicine pouch sharing, Metis jigging, storytelling, making noisemakers, archery, fire lighting, and Red River cart Kootenay and three from the East Kootenay. An article in the magazine says they salute all the journeying. A delicious lunch of woodland stew and soups was prepared by the Healthy Community Society’s school lunch program staff. nominees “as exceptional contributors to their communities both in business and in life.”

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Your ad could Monday to Saturday + GST Support the Valley Voice with Support the Valley Voice with a voluntary subscription be here for only 10:30 am - 4:30 pm Only $10-$30 Kaslo Clothes Hanger Send Cheque to: Valley Voice, Box 70 $11.00 + GST a voluntary subscription Sunday New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 11 am - 3 pm Main Street, New Denver Only $10-$30 250-358-2178 June 28, 2018 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 23 Kaslo students help clean up local hiking trail submitted crews asked if there was any way to any students would be willing to pitch in. The RDCK team provided when people don’t dispose of their The ‘Look Waaay Up’ trail is arrange a clean-up. participate in the clean-up and all the essential tools and equipment, garbage appropriately. looking much cleaner, thanks to Watson took the request to learn about how our garbage and including a truck.” After the clean-up work was the efforts of Kaslo students, the RDCK and found the transfer recyclables are handled. She also The RDCK also made a cash done, Colleen, the Kaslo Transfer leadership from Area D Director station is situated on the site of a contacted Wildsight to see if there donation to the class. Station attendant, gave everyone a Aimee Watson, and support from decommissioned open-pit landfill, were any educational components Early afternoon on May 25, 17 tour of the facility. She talked about Wildsight and the RDCK. and some garbage remains in the that could be added to the event. students – along with JVH teacher the rules for separating refuse, what Last fall, local trail crews area. Cleaning up the site is an “I had such a positive response, Meleana Terlingen and Wildsight is accepted at the site, and what each contacted Watson. They had just important task, and RDCK staff from the students and from Wildsight, educator Gillian Sanders – joined load of garbage costs to dispose of cleared an old trail by the Kaslo were all for supporting a volunteer and it was great to hear that everyone Watson, environmental technologist in the landfill. The students were Transfer Station, where they had clean-up. was on board. I worked with RDCK Amanda Kletchko, and Megan Stone, engaged from the beginning, and found significant amounts of garbage Watson contacted JV Humphries staff to pull together a list of supplies the Resource Recovery Educator were quizzed at the end. Their scattered throughout the area. The Secondary School to find out if and a timeline, and we were ready to from the RDCK at the site. The crew responses indicated they had been was split into four groups and spent listening attentively. two hours collecting garbage, metal “I’d like to thank Ms. Terlingen’s and old glass containers. By the end class, Gillian from Wildsight and of the morning, they had collected RDCK staff for taking part in the two truckloads’ worth plus a bin of clean-up and doing such great work metal. for the community,” said Director Sanders and Terlingen kept the Watson. “Everyone who joined in groups focused and provided the did an amazing job, and the area educational aspect of the day. The is significantly improved. I have class learned about illegal dumping already heard from trail users how and the impacts on the ecosystem much better it looks!” Kenyon McGee, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, friend and colleague passed away Friday June 15th . An invaluable member of the The trail clean-up crew from JV Humphries school in Kaslo. Slocan Valley for over 40 years, Kenyon was a teacher, lawyer, Lardeau Valley celebrating museum birthday director for the Heritage Credit submitted by Peter Jonker and agriculture. Peter Jonker. “It’s going to be a grand Union and instrumental in many The museum building at Meadow Columbia Basin Trust, Columbia party thanks to many volunteers and other projects and services to his Creek turned 100 years old this year, Kootenay Cultural Alliance, BC Hydro, to the generous financial support from community and surrounding area. and everyone is gathering there Sunday, and other agencies have supported the RDCK Area D, Columbia Basin Trust, Those who knew and cared for July1, to celebrate. Hundreds of people museum’s historic moving, upgrading, Columbia Power Corporation, Boards by him are welcome to join family are expected – some daring to come in and maintenance every step of the way. George, Hamill Creek Timber Homes, and friends at the Vallican Whole period clothing – to enjoy free barbecue “There is abundant cause for Grizzly Bear Ranch, and Lardeau Valley th food and birthday muffins, family games, celebration,” says LVHS president Service.” Community Centre for a Mexican potluck party August 25 at 4:30 p.m. face-painting, live music, heritage Kenyon’s incomparable Spirit, kindness, patience, generosity, determi- displays and demonstrations such as nation and love will forever be a part of those who knew him. loom-work and weaving, show ’n’ tell collector tables, an in-museum treasure Donations can be made in Kenyon’s honour to http://www.angelsani- hunt, and a full-on Sunday Market. The malrescue.ca. His last charitable effort. fun starts at 10 am. Everyone is invited. The 1918 museum building was built in Gerrard, now a ghost town on the south shore of Trout Lake, as a staff residence for the federal fish hatchery there. When the hatchery program was terminated in 1954, the Hatchery residence sat empty for some time until the home of Gerrard’s last resident, Mrs. Esther Brandon, burnt to the ground and she was given permission to move in. Mrs. Brandon ran her new home not unlike a modern-day B&B until old age forced her to leave. Meanwhile, the Lardeau Valley Historical Society (LVHS) had formed The Hatchery Residence at Gerard in 1927. in 1978, and was desperately looking for a building to serve as a museum. In 1991, they purchased the empty two-storey hatchery residence, hoisted it onto a flatbed and, driven by the sheer determination of many local volunteers, successfully brought it 40km to its current location in Meadow Creek. The museum opened to the public in 2000. Its displays embrace themes of Indigenous peoples, pioneer living and trapping, mining, forestry and lumber, Acknowledgement Kaslo contractor Barry Leathwood volunteered a significant amount of time ($2,600 value) to the library renovation project at Kaslo City Hall. In our special Kaslo 125 publication, The Kaslo Claim, Leathwood’s volunteer work was not acknowledged. 24 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice June 28, 2018 New tunnel on Slocan Valley Rail Trail is a work of art by Jan McMurray Society (SVHTS) director. animals came to mind while president, says there must provided the paint. the tunnel, and developing the A beautiful mural graces “Peter Vogelaar has created painting the seasons wall. A have been about 60 volunteers The tunnel is part of trailhead at the Dam Inn side the walls of the new pedestrian an amazing design that reflects train is painted on the part of all told, ranging in age from the Slocan Community of the tunnel at South Slocan. tunnel that goes from the the essence of the Slocan the tunnel that juts out on the children to seniors. Recreational Greenway Dostaler stresses that there Dam Inn to the village of Valley.” Dam Inn side of the tunnel. Before Vogelaar became Project, a partnership between are no plans to pave the rest South Slocan. Local artist The mural is 3200 square “It turned into a beautiful known for his sand and SVHTS, the RDCK, Rec of the trail. The section that Peter Vogelaar was hired to feet, and depicts ‘life on the success!” Vogelaar said. “I ice sculptures, he was an Sites and Trails BC, and the was paved runs past the two design the mural, and many trail.’ The mural on one wall urge people to have a look.” accomplished painter in Ministry of Transportation schools and several businesses community volunteers helped of the tunnel is dedicated to Vogelaar says the mural both watercolour and oil. and Infrastructure. There are in South Slocan, so it has a with the painting. the Slocan River, while the had to be completed in a very His background in the sign just some benches, picnic very different feel from the “The new tunnel other wall is dedicated to the short time, and volunteers were business also gave him lots tables, and signs yet to be rest of the trail. Local people connecting the Slocan trail throughout the seasons. key to getting such a large area of experience working on a installed, and a grand opening expressed interest in having Valley Rail Trail and the Vogelaar says he wanted to covered in paint. “Thank you large scale. is expected this summer. that particular section paved, community is a work of highlight fish on the river to the many volunteers from The mural project was The Greenway Project and it is being well used by the art,” said Craig Lawrence, wall, especially the salmon we the trail society,” he said. funded by the Slocan Valley included paving the rail trail schools, as well as by cyclists, Slocan Valley Heritage Trail no longer have, and various Helen Dostaler, SVHTS Community Arts Council and from South Slocan to Crescent skateboarders, roller bladers, the Ministry of Transportation Valley, developing Crescent and people ski training, she and Infrastructure, and YRB Valley Beach park, building said.

A mural by local artist Peter Vogelaar graces the walls of the new tunnel at South Slocan on the Slocan Valley Rail Trail. This part of the mural is on the section of the tunnel that juts out on the Dam Inn side, where the new trailhead is located.