August 26, 2009 The Valley Voice 1

Volume 18, Number 16 August 26, 2009 Delivered to every home between Edgewood, Kaslo & South Slocan. Published bi-weekly. “Your independently owned regional community newspaper serving the Arrow Lakes, Slocan & North Kootenay Lake Valleys.” TSN/Kraft Celebration Tour comes to Kaslo by Jan McMurray the $25,000 cheque. Erickson told with a population of 11,000, Kaslo them with 52% of the votes. stop in each of the 10 communities In celebration of Kaslo’s big the crowd that when he joined the (population 1,000) put on a show of The TSN/Kraft Celebration Tour that won the contest. Kaslo was the win of $25,000 in the TSN/Kraft committee in 2007, he promised that Kootenay community spirit and beat continues across the country with a first stop on the tour. Celebration Tour contest, the they would be on TSN within three community came out on Saturday years – “and it only took two and a for a huge picnic extravaganza in half!” He said there is no end of things Kaslo Bay Park. to spend the $25,000 on – a new log TSN anchors Darren Dutchyshen rolling pond, new climbing trees and and Jennifer Hedger hosted their an equipment trailer to start. SPORTSCENTRE sportscast live Dutchysen and Hedger also from the park, and Kraft paid for addressed the crowd. “You have a the barbecue, served up by local beautiful community – it’s stunning,” volunteers. There were many said Hedger. “It’s been fantastic to activities for kids of all ages in the stay here.” park, including the dunk tank, hula Kathy Freeman read about the hoops, face painting, table hockey, TSN/Kraft Celebration Tour contest, beach volleyball, tug of war, and of in honour of TSN’s 25th anniversary, in course a mini logger sports. a Kraft recipes magazine in the spring. An excellent promotional clip for She entered the contest by sending in Kaslo during the TSN broadcast also an essay and picture of Kaslo Logger included Sandon. Sports. Of 400 communities that Just before the live broadcast was entered, Kaslo made the top 20. The to start, Kathy Freeman and Glenn top 20 were then paired up and pitted Kaslo Logger Sports committee members Glenn Erickson and Kathy Freeman accepted a $25,000 cheque from Kraft Erickson from Kaslo’s Logger Sports against one another in an intense Canada at the TSN/Kraft Celebration Tour event at Kaslo Bay Park August 22. Committee were presented with online vote. Up against Williams Lake Regional Bear Smart program offers help to homeowners by Jan McMurray “We have expanded the program area’s Bear Smart program and in the villages,” said McCrory. “If 6611, [email protected]. The area’s Bear Smart program to the Nakusp and Arrow Lakes, bear biologist with the Valhalla people can control their garbage, Kaslo and Upper Kootenay has landed some Columbia Basin and are working together with Wilderness Society. He added that that’s the number one issue. We Lake: Gillian Sanders, 250 353- Trust funding and is now launching the programs in the lower Slocan they were also coordinating with the encourage people to pick their fruit 1137, [email protected]. a regional public education campaign Valley and Kaslo area to co-ordinate Community Fruit Harvesting Project – we’re not telling them to cut down in efforts to reduce bear/human our efforts regionally,” explained in the upper Slocan Valley. their trees.” conflicts throughout the area. Wayne McCrory, the lead for the McCrory said that the CBT In the past, VWS has been funding would cover part-time successful in obtaining funding under wages for the volunteer Bear Smart the provincial Bear Smart program.

coordinators in the Arrow/Slocan A bear hazard study and a bear/ joyce art credit: photo Lakes and Slocan Valley. “The people conflict prevention plan for volunteer coordinators will now be the upper Slocan Valley, now almost more available to help people out completed, were funded under this with their bear problems,” he said. program. However, no funding from The program has bear proof the Bear Smart program was granted residential garbage bins for sale to VWS this year, so they applied for and for loan, and some electric CBT funding instead. They received fencing for people to install around $10,000 from CBT’s Environmental their fruit trees, compost piles and Initiatives program, and a total of chicken coops. McCrory said they’d $1,200 under CBT’s Community be setting up displays of the garbage Initiatives program. bins and electric fencing at the People who want to order bear transfer stations in Nakusp, Rosebery, proof garbage bins or electric fencing, Slocan and Kaslo. or who are having bear problems can “There was a huge berry crop contact their local coordinator: this year, so we’ve had very few Upper Slocan Valley & Nakusp bear problems, but I expect once the Area: Daniel Sherrod, Erica Mallam, The Vallican Whole’s 100-Mile market, berries dry up at the lower elevations, 250 358-2333, [email protected] with its wide variety of local wares, Bear proof bins and electric fencing are now available through local Bear we’ll be getting some of the bears Slocan and Lower Slocan was true to the theme for the event – Smart coordinators throughout the region. back, poking around the fruit trees Valley: Evelyn Kirkaldy, 250 359- ‘A Celebration of Local Abundance.’ SERIOUS SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE SEPT 1-15 Visitor Information - page 12 2 NEWS The Valley Voice August 26, 2009 Fisheries concerns continue to plague Glacier/Howser project by Jan McMurray shadow of a doubt that this project the proposed project design and flow project is the removal of the Birnam missing from the original application. Concerns that the Glacier/Howser would damage critical bull trout habitat. regime.” Creek intake from the Glacier Creek Gourdeau said they wanted to discuss independent power project would It’s not good environmentally, socially Simon Gourdeau of AXOR, the facility, due to the higher fish habitat appropriate types of compensation damage critical bull trout habitat seem or economically,” says Lee-Ann Glacier/Howser project proponent, quality in Birnam Creek. The company with DFO before including it in the to be confirmed in a joint submission Unger, West Kootenay EcoSociety. says that there has been “lots of back has also proposed to use different proposal. to the Environmental Assessment The joint submission states that and forth on fisheries” as part of the intake structures, which will eliminate Gourdeau reported that the Office by Fisheries and Oceans Canada the Glacier/Howser application “does environmental assessment process, the risk of very young fish being carried company planned to submit its (DFO), the Ktunaxa Nation Council, not provide the information necessary and that the company has proposed along in the flow. Finally, the company responses to all the public comments and the Okanagan Nation Alliance. to justify the potential impacts to the modifications to the project to address is coming up with ways to compensate on August 24. The EAO will review “This report proves beyond a fish and fish habitat resources in both fisheries concerns. for the loss of fish and fish habitat the responses before posting them on Glacier and Howser Creeks under One of the modifications to the – something that was completely the EAO website. The Valley Tourism BC swallowed by Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts by Katrine Campbell The Wilderness Tourism effort and have a further negative impact dire need of stability and major moves VOICE Tourism BC, the crown corporation Association says the decision came on our current economic contribution to like fundamentally shifting our lead which works with the tourism industry as a shock. the province…The Ministry of Tourism marketing agency and implementing and funds Visitor Infocentres, will be “Tourism BC was an award- doesn’t have a track record for this type the new HST … doesn’t bode well for Try our FLYER service! rolled into the Ministry of Tourism, winning organization which had of major marketing effort.” tourism businesses throughout BC.” Target your customers from our Culture and the Arts effective April developed a world-class destination Noting that the Winter Olympics are There is no information on how the 1, 2010. marketing model that was the envy of so close and the province is just coming change will affect Visitor Information 7400 CIRCULATION The move surprised everyone, the world…This move could be very out of the economic downturn, WTA Centres, which depend on Tourism BC Pick and choose where you eliciting outrage from the NDP and detrimental to BC’s overall marketing director Evan Loveless says, “We are in money to open every summer. want your flyer to go bewilderment from other tourism organizations. Construction will start soon on Trail hospital renos “The BC Liberals’ sudden decision submitted remaining 40 per cent. lobby, by phone, or online at www. Contact us for details to eliminate Tourism BC has left the Interior Health is about to award Renovations include updated kbrhhealthfoundation.ca. 250-358-7218 industry reeling just as it struggles to deal a contract for construction of the labour/delivery suites, a nursery, In related news, Kootenay with the blow from the government’s $1.9 million Children’s Healthcare private in-patient rooms for maternity Savings Credit Union has announced [email protected] HST [harmonized sales tax] betrayal,” Initiative at Kootenay Boundary and pediatrics, treatment spaces and its support for a proposed heliport the NDP says. Regional Hospital in Trail. clinical spaces. Additionally, for at the hospital. The proposal is a Through its Children’s the first time, pediatrics will have joint venture between the Lower Healthcare Initiative, the KBRH a negative pressure isolation room. Columbia Community Development Health Foundation is funding 60 Site preparation has already been Team and the City of Trail. per cent of the renovations to the started by hospital maintenance staff. The KSCU says its employees fourth-floor maternity and pediatric The Foundation is currently plan to raise money which will areas of the hospital, with the in the final push for its portion of be matched by KS Community West Kootenay Boundary Regional the funding and still welcomes Foundation, for a total, they hope, Hospital District providing the donations at its office in the hospital between $90,000 and $100,000.

TSN-KRAFT CELEBRATION TOUR PICNIC IN KASLO Awesome is the best word I can think of to describe the festivities at Kaslo Bay Park on Saturday, August 22nd, 2009. It was the culmination of the TSN-KRAFT Celebration Tour Contest and the setting for the presentation of the $25,000 prize to Kaslo Logger Sports. The huge TSN Live Broadcast Stage overlooked Kaslo Bay where boats and kayaks drifted by with TSN boldly painted on them. Logger Sports Events like the axe throw, the cross cut saws and log rolling were set up on the beach so everyone could have the opportunity to be a lumberjack. The Kraft Bull’s Eye BBQ prepared by the Kaslo Volunteer Fire Department served up delicious hamburgers and smok- ies. The Kid’s Fun Zone was a beehive of activities such as Hula Hoop, Parachute Game, Relay Races, Rocking Horse and the Kraft Creations Tent. The Sport’s Zone featured Soc- cer Kick, Beach Volleyball, Slap Shot and Tug ‘o War. Kaslo’s own BODYCHECK Table Hockey Games went full out during the entire event. FLOAT YOUR BOAT! WIN PRIZES! Mid-afternoon on this glorious sunny day was the presentation by Kraft Canada to Kaslo Logger Sports of the $25,000 cheque ROSEBERY REGATTA which will be used to refresh the Logger Sports Grounds. Right LABOUR DAY, SEPT 7, 2009 – ROSEBERY BAY after that Kaslo went live on the TSN SportsCentre Broadcast which was seen by millions of viewers across Canada. Many Rain or Shine • Trials begin around 11 am fabulous shots of Kaslo were shown and everyone can view This year, we celebrate the Official Grand Opening of Rosebery Parklands Regional Park them on the TSN.ca/Kraft Celebration Tour website. After the broadcast, SportsCentre personalities Jennifer Hedger and BOAT BUILDING WORKSHOP on Sat. Sept. 5th; 11 a.m.; Silverton Gallery with Shipmasters Bearham, Darren Dutchyshen were swarmed at the Celebrity Autograph Dorsey & Johnson. Bring your ideas, any special materials/decorations and sense of fun. Tent by all of their fans from the Kootenays. Race classes: various lengths and sizes (depending on number and variety of entries) Last but not least, there are way too many voters and volunteers •Most outrageous/improbable •Best organic/edible •Most poetic •Mechanized propulsion •The who made this exciting event happen to thank you individu- Viking Prize (most unlawful) •Cutest/Smallest Dinghy prize ally. You know who you are and please know that your many Rosebery Cup, Commodore’s Cup, other possible hours of effort, your enthusiasm and your community spirit is assorted maritime prizes truly appreciated by Kaslo and Logger Sports. We hope to see Bring lunch or snacks, assorted fix-it kits and prepare to indulge in nautical antics. everyone again at next year’s May Days Event in Kaslo. This Sea shanties and maritime ballads will be sung! Family fun for one and all! invitation is also extended to everyone at TSN and Kraft who The highlight of the social season in the Silvery Slocan! sponsored this very generous and community minded contest. The Commodore’s contingent gratefully acknowledges the support of our corporate sponsor, the Valley Voice. In accordance with regatta tradition, the decision of the judges may be final - depending on incentives offered! For many of us in Kaslo it was a once in a lifetime experience. ATTENTION LAST YEAR’S WINNERS! PLEASE, PLEASE BRING YOUR LAST Thanks everyone once again. YEAR’S PRIZE BACK TO THE REGATTA ON RACE DAY TO BE RE-AWARDED Sincerely, Kathy Freeman TO THIS YEAR’S WINNERS. THE COMMODORE THANKS YOU! August 26, 2009 The Valley Voice NEWS 3 Provincial cuts threaten BC libraries submitted libraries traditionally see a sharp September budget. This move will Public libraries offer accessible Says Chief Librarian June Are you a fan of public libraries? spike in usage. Unfortunately, in likely jeopardize service at a time resources such as information Stockdale: “Municipal tax dollars Want to stop any cuts to library tough economic times governments when it’s needed most. to help people find jobs, access do support local library operations, funding? traditionally look for things to cut. The Nelson Library, with other government services, foster early but co-operative province-wide You’re invited to a letter-writing According to a BC Government and libraries across the province, is childhood literacy development, programs are the lifeblood of a strong event, with MLA Michelle Mungall Service Employees’ Union press engaged in a proactive campaign and support for learners of all ages. library system, expanding the range in attendance, on August 28 at pm at release, the government of British to stop the cuts – hence the letter- The proposed cuts will seriously of services beyond what a single the Nelson Library. Columbia will cut library service writing campaign with Mungall and impact job seekers, people with low library can provide. These cuts not In tough economic times, by 22 per cent, or $4 million, in the Chief Librarian June Stockdale. incomes, and families with young only restrict service, they don’t make children, but all library users will economic sense in the long run.” Whole School moves forward with permanent home ultimately be affected. Concerned citizens are submitted and Bogusz, wishes to remain organizers will commence Programs up for the cutting encouraged to go to www. Children, parents, and teachers anonymous. renovations and the building will block include open access, online stopbclibrarycuts.ca to become are celebrating after the Whole “For me the Whole School has be up and running as the new resources, the collaborative reference informed and to sign the online School has found its own permanent always been a part of what makes Whole School in early fall. The service AskAway, BC OneCard, and petition, or download a postcard facility to carry on its mission of the Slocan Valley special,” the Whole School is happy to offer our literacy. to mail or drop off at the library. providing affordable, independent, contributor said. “Along with many valley small class sizes where each The Nelson Library receives These postcards, as well as further alternative elementary level other people, I was upset two years child is honoured to be themselves 10 per cent of its total budget from information, are also available at education. Located on the highway ago when the school lost its home of as well as a curriculum that is the provincial government. Should stations set up in the library. The just south of Sleep is for Sissies over 30 years at the Vallican Whole. exciting and hands on. The school’s the library lose this funding, a Nelson Municipal Library website at in Winlaw, the small acreage and Here was a chance to set that right, philosophy also promotes a family- reduction of programs and services, www.nelsonlibrary.ca will post links, unique ‘pyramid’ building will perhaps for another 30 years. like atmosphere and structure that and possibly a reduction in hours of campaign updates, and additional convert quite smoothly into a new, The Whole School board of helps each child to feel safe and operation could result. information. permanent home for the Whole directors is extending a very public secure away from home. School. and deeply heartfelt appreciation Any families interested in After initiating the ‘Build a to this unanticipated new partner, enrolling children from kindergarten Slocan Valley Fall Fair Legacy’ campaign to raise funds who has enabled them to keep to grade six are invited to contact the Winlaw Hall for the purchase of a property for moving full steam ahead and launch school. Sunday August 30th the school, a generous business a stronger than ever Whole School School registration will be on owner from Nelson has stepped in this September. September 8 at the new Whole 10:00 am - 5:00 pm to purchase the building, lease it to In turn, the Whole School, School property in Winlaw. Come join us for a day of family fun. Only a toonie for the school at an affordable rate and energized with this immediate Look for signs. The school opens adults, kids 12 and under free. We will have a full day sell it back to the school at the same generous support, will be continuing on September 14. Our school of country music with local talent, car show, antique purchase price when the first phase its ‘Build a Legacy’ campaign in coordinator, Jane Medlar, is engine show, agricultural exhibits, over 40 vendors. All of the fundraising is complete. The order to take over ownership of the available for further information kinds of games and prizes for all ages. No pets please. contributor, who is represented by property in the near future. at 250-226-7737 or by email at Ron Bogusz of Nasmyth, Morrow In the meantime, school [email protected]. Ecozy Micro Homes wins lease Invitations for former Valhalla fire crew camp in Slocan City by Katrine Campbell accommodations and showcasing there but we’ve got to start off on to Tenderers The former Valhalla fire crew its products, however Septav says the right foot to encourage people camp will be leased to Ecozy Micro he sees the project as a nucleus for to get involved. We’ve got a lot of Sealed bids marked “New Denver Office – Addition and Homes, Slocan council decided last spurring more business ideas and opportunities but we gotta get the Renovation” will be received by the office of the Corporation week. Both Ecozy and the Sinixt start-ups. ball rolling.” of the Village of New Denver before 2:00 pm local time on Nation had put in proposals for using “Everyone is concerned with Although Ecozy was successful, September 11, 2009. Bids submitted by facsimile will not be the lands. Springer Creek [Forest Products] Village CAO Shana Paivarinta said considered. Ecozy’s plan is to build four to going down for an undetermined council was impressed with the six cabins, to start with, and to use period. Forestry is important but we Sinixt proposal. 1. The Owner invites tenders for: them for visitor accommodations have to look at diversifying. We can “We have other properties. If The addition of approximately 1,000 square feet of office and as a showcase for potential use this to educate, to show what’s they want to have other cultural space and the renovation of an additional approximately buyers. The cabins are all built from possible for affordable housing and events, we would be interested in 1,000 square feet of the main office for the Village of New local wood, and are environmentally alternative energy. working with them. We appreciate Denver. friendly. “With the people, the landscape, the culture they would be bringing Marc Septav appeared before the opportunities – there’s lots out with them.” 2. Contract Documents are available, including for viewing, council August 12 to speak to the during normal business hours at: proposal. He noted that there were Village of New Denver Main Office, more visitors to the village and area Pennco Engineering Ltd., 204-625 Front Street, but there was a lack of places to stay. Nelson, B.C. V1L 4B6 The site is beautiful, he said, and Or can be couriered upon request, courier charges are to could be used to attract corporate be covered by the party requesting the documents. retreats. 3. Preference will be given to local Contractors and the use of “We want to establish low-impact accommodations and showcase what local Sub Contractors. people here are capable of doing.” 4. Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, and Labour and Material The first step, Septav says, is to Bonds are required. plan the work on site. “We’ll have to take a look at 5. The lowest bid or any bid or any portion thereof a bid may infrastructure repair and landscaping. not necessarily be accepted. If all goes to plan, we’ll prepare four 6. A mandatory visit to the site is required to satisfy the Tenderer initial cabins over the winter season. of any local conditions. The site visit has been scheduled for Once the weather improves we’ll August 31, 2009 at 11:00 am. get two to four more ready for next summer. 7. Technical Inquiries by Bidders are to be directed to Mr. Gerry “There’s a lot of work to be done Sawkins at (250) 354-0112 at Pennco Engineering Ltd. getting everything that’s already there in order.” 8. Tenders are scheduled to close at: The site contains a commercial Tender Closing Time: 2:00 pm local time. kitchen, and the fire crews previously Tender Closing Date: September 11, 2009 at stationed there created stone Office of the Village of New Denver, 115 Slocan Ave, walkways and wooden bridges, New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0 fishponds, a sauna and a 10-person Telephone: 250-358-2316 hot tub. Much of that is now 9. Tenders received after the closing time will not be accepted. deteriorated and overgrown, and Ecozy wants to renovate and restore 10. Once the Tender has been awarded, the name of the it. successful Tenderer(s) will be available upon request. Ecozy is looking beyond 4 OPINION The Valley Voice August 26, 2009

It’s the Vandals in Rome, all invasion (www.webmd.com/cancer/ up for multiple days in court. How Letter to MLA over again. Only this time they’re Solutions to news/20071226/pot-slows-cancer- much is this going to cost? And Katrine Conroy doing it with more elegance: with traffic problems in-test-tube ). who’s paying? First answer: we’ll suits and ties and lawyers. As Whose job is it? It is time to act, Is this the Canada you want to never know; it’s a well-guarded re: budget cuts I told a friend of mine: in the regarding the traffic congestion on live in? A country where cops help secret. Second: we the citizens. As one of your constituents I new Webster’s Dictionary under our highways. Solutions vary and I gangsters and deprive people of What happens when a serious, hope you will oppose the current ‘docile’ it should read: “Canadian would like to propose a few: valuable medicine? Because that is potentially life-threatening situation round of BC Liberal budget cuts to public; see: Olympics 2010.” a) signs posted at both ends of the Canada you live in right now. arises and multiple officers are your utmost strength. The Ministry SOMEBODY has to pay for this 31A (the Kaslo/New Denver run- Russell Barth busy with a two-plant grow? This of Forests, 230 job cuts. Ministry giant billionaire’s party in Whistler, way) indicating the statistics on Nepean, Ontario scenario is inevitable. With officers of Environment, 30-40 jobs. and sure enough it’s going to be deaths/accidents; preoccupied, our highways will Both ministries already skeleton all of us out here in the hinterland b) efforts by tourist associations Response to become even more unsafe than crews, barely hanging together. that Victoria and Vancouver think to inform newcomers to the area Don Scarlett re: they are currently, our homes and Cuts to the BC Parks budget for have fallen off the map. And many about the twisting, narrow roads with businesses more vulnerable to theft park stewardship. Well, we can other taxpayers—at the expense of deep ditches; KDCFS and damage, and public safety either pay for this up front with many vital services to society. Even c) information by the IHA about I read with interest Don Scarlett’s jeopardized. staff or pay for it with expensive the people who save our lives— the costs of health care/ambulances response to my letter concerning This is a grave and dangerous firefighting operations when there’s ambulance paramedics—have to for traffic accidents; the Kaslo and District Community situation. I urge people to take no one to check up on careless go begging for money nowadays. d) straightening/widening the Forest Society in the August 12 extra precautions, knowing that the campers. These cuts are death Shame on the NDP for not roads just seems to make people edition of the Valley Voice. But RCMP are tied up busting two-plant knells to these ministries and working with the Greens to win go faster – perhaps cars should be rather than addressing my points cannabis grows. Our area is now represent a fundamental collapse the last BC election and rid us of made to go slower? I tend to favour concerning the financial future of the less safe thanks to misguided police of infrastructure for civilization. these thugs, instead of splitting education and information; however, Kaslo & District Community Forest priorities. I’m not sure what effect And on top of all that, cuts across the vote. And shame on you for if nothing is going to be done – Society (KDCFS), he chose to divert writing our MLA & MP will have, the board for the IHA, though this voting with the government on e) organ collection/harvesting the reader’s attention by claiming but I’m going to do it nonetheless. has been their modus operandi the bill that allowed the bailout of facilities located at our local hospitals that community forests are different Lives are at risk and something must from the beginning, as part of Olympic village. You are letting us could also encourage economic from others in the forest industry as be done about this. We already have the on-track schedule to privatize down. In times of crisis we ought development. they focus on the community, not so few officers due to cutbacks and healthcare in BC. to pull together, not pull each Suggestions can to be sent to shareholders. now the ones we do have are busying Oh, and let’s not forget the 40- other apart. The Vandals are busy related agencies. He goes on to state that the themselves with the most petty of 50% cuts to the BC Arts Council, in Vancouver and Victoria and Carol Bell KDCFS is developing a long-term cannabis busts. What a recipe for which administers funds to all Washington and Ottawa. You can Silverton plan and implies the board is eco- disaster. the smaller regional arts councils hear them laughing all the way to sensitive and they employ eco- Alan Middlemiss across BC. “Ah, who cares,” I can the bank. Re: Meadow Creek sensitive woodlands managers. Nelson hear some of you saying. Well try I repeat: a fundamental collapse Well, they are different from this on for economic sense: Would of the infrastructure for civilization. pot bust – RCMP others in the forest industry, because, Certified organic you knowingly pull the plug on Wake up. Get angry. Do something. tolerance waning despite the fact there is no money As certified organic growers we an industry that generates $5.2 (Start by emailing our MLA, coming in, they continue to spend are disappointed to see the national The people happiest about these organic standards described as billion dollars and 80,000 jobs a Katrine Conroy at Katrine. busts are the 90-95 per cent of money. And with a projected deficit year—more money than either [email protected] and go of $201,890 this year, there will be “possibly compromised” in the growers who will never be caught. August 12 Valley Voice article forestry or mining ($3.8 and $4.3 to the Alliance for Arts and Culture Think about that – if the police no money in next year’s operations billion respectively; see BC Stats website for further actions http:// account. ‘Growing organic in the Kootenays.’ busted twice as many grows every We see no reason that the http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca and www.allianceforarts.com/) year, they would still only get about But changing plans mid-year the Alliance for Arts and Culture Art Joyce so they can clearcut an ancient integrity of local, certified organic 20 per cent of them. A fifth! Probably growers should be questioned. Many http://www.allianceforarts.com/). New Denver less. cedar forest in the Bjerkness Creek Aside from the fact that the arts watershed looks like something any of these growers have been growing And every time they bust one excellent quality, certified organic directly support other critical BC Correction grow – indoor, outdoor, small, or big other licensee in the forest industry industries like tourism at this time In our August 12 issue, we would do. produce for years, sometimes – all they do is make the ones they decades. This produce is sold at of year. Without the music festivals, published a letter called ‘More on don’t catch that much more valuable. At this moment better planning, artwalks, heritage tours, museums, what’s wrong with New Denver’ and not long-term planning, is needed to local stores and farmer’s markets Not only is the illegality of pot the where knowledgeable customers ask galleries, etc. you’d have a lot fewer attributed it to Sabrina George from very thing that makes growing it so ensure that there will be a legacy left people coming out to the places like Calgary/New Denver. However, for future boards. for certified organic products. lucrative, the police are subsidizing The national standards that local the Kootenays. Not everyone wants Sabrina has contacted us to say she the entire industry by busting a Patrick Mackle to go camping or canoeing, lovely as has not lived in Calgary for at least Kaslo certified organic farmers adhere to minority of them. are not simply a list of prohibited that is. And the fact is that without 25 years. Also, the title of that letter And while kids and women are the arts we are not civilized at all. was not of her choosing. RCMP endanger substances but a working document still missing, and child porn runs offering guidelines on animal health, EDITORIAL / LETTERS POLICY rampant, the cops are wasting a lot of public by pursuing buffer zones, compost production, The Valley Voice welcomes letters to the editor and community news time and money on this outrageously and organic soil management. The articles from our readers. counter-productive policy. two pot plants standards are a dynamic document, They like to tell the public that Kaslo RCMP have announced Letters and articles should be no longer than 500 words and may be that anyone caught growing any and amended as better, more edited. We reserve the right to reject any submitted material. this is somehow preventing pot from amount of cannabis, even a couple environmentally friendly solutions Please mark your letter “LETTER TO THE EDITOR.” Include your reaching their kids, but every year of plants, will be charged. What an are discovered. address and daytime phone number for verification purposes. they bust more and more people, absolute pathetic waste of valuable Becoming a certified organic We will not knowingly publish any letter that is defamatory or libelous. and every year pot becomes more farmer is a several-step process in We will not publish anonymous letters or letters signed with pseudonyms, widely available. police time and resources! Two measly pot plants in a which a farmer must demonstrate except in extraordinary circumstances. All over a medicinal plant that an understanding of the organic Opinions expressed in published letters are those of the author and not recent science suggests actually garden and the police are going to necessarily those of the Valley Voice. helps healthy cells resist cancer investigate, arrest, charge and show continued on page 5

The Valley Voice Box 70, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 Phone: 358-7218 Fax: 358-7793 E-Mail:[email protected] Website: www.valleyvoice.ca Publisher - Dan Nicholson • Editor - Jan McMurray • Food Editor - Andrew Rhodes • Arts & Culture Editor - Art Joyce • Contributing Writer - Katrine Campbell Published and printed in British Columbia, Canada The Valley Voice is distributed throughout the Slocan and Arrow Lake Valleys from South Slocan/Playmor Junction to Edgewood and Kaslo on Kootenay Lake. Circulation is 7,200 papers, providing the most complete news and advertising coverage of any single newspaper serving this area. SUBSCRIPTIONS: CANADA $54.60, USA $84.00, OVERSEAS $126.00. E-Mail Subscription $21.00 (Prices include GST) Canada Post Publications Mail Agreement #40021191 August 26, 2009 The Valley Voice LETTERS 5

continued from page 4 handed to them by the Wildfire Kaslo & District Community Forest (the silviculture fund is an example Columbia Valley director? standards, submit records, go through Interface Project and the Glacier/ Society. I was surprised because of long-term planning). 2) Why was there no chance a transition period, and have annual, Howser Power Project. Scarlett’s response was published Since the directors are entrusted given for public input? The public independent farm inspections. This The Wildfire Interface Project before Mr. Mackle’s letter had been to manage well such a valuable (in was not even allowed inside the means that a trained, non-partisan provides the opportunity to make received by the directors at their so many ways) public asset, I would RDEK building, with a security inspector comes to the farm and does our town area safer from the wildfire regular monthly meeting. hope that they would examine very guard at the door preventing anyone a thorough inspection. The inspector disasters that happened in the past Scarlett does not make it clear carefully, and with due caution, other than preauthorized delegations then makes a recommendation to the year in Australia and in Kelowna in whether he is speaking on behalf of what development must be done and to enter. certifying body, which grants organic 2003. In the meantime the project is the board, or himself alone. I rather paid for in the short-term, and what 3) Why was the motion put status if they are satisfied that the creating needed employment for the hope his reaction to Mackle’s letter could wait for when the market for on the board’s agenda with such farmer will adhere to the standards. community in this recession that’s was his own. I would hope that the wood improves. Since community short notice? What was the hurry Casting doubt by calling the hit the forest industry and almost board would choose to make a more forests are no longer expected to to pass it? organic certification system that every other industry with major considered, direct and thoughtful cut a minimum quantity of trees in 4) Why, when four out of five has been developed by growers job loses. Mayor Greg Lay’s group response to a resident’s concerns a given period, there is suddenly of the directors in the Columbia and is well known and trusted by should be applauded for their good about the society’s current financial more breathing room – some space Valley were opposed to the motion, consumers “possibly compromised” job developing this program. The position. to reconsider development and did a majority of the other directors does not further an honest debate. negativity in the community should I believe, and I know that I am harvesting timetables. And when disregard this? What do they know Eva Johansson, Judi Morton stop and positive ideas brought not alone in this, that Mr. Mackle’s times in the industry are as bad as that the rest of us don’t? Slocan Valley forward to improve the process to concerns are legitimate. These are this, it is also a time to reach out 5) Why, when there has not make the project a success, not to tough times in the forest industry. for help, to rebuild some bridges even been a request for resort break it down. The people employed In retrospect, quite a number of the with former directors, concerned municipality status from Jumbo Sad for Sabrina in this project will be off EI or board’s decisions over the last few community members, and certainly Glacier Resort was the RDEK even So sad for Sabrina D. George that welfare, spending more money in years (Pat points out a few) have local people who have expertise in willing to entertain such a motion? she finds it necessary to demean the the community and paying taxes – reduced the available capital today, the forest industry. 6) Whose interests does the Village of New Denver just because all positive. at a time when projected income is I look forward to the next board of the RDEK (specifically she has an axe to grind against a few The Glacier/Howser power next to impossible to predict. KDCFS quarterly report. I hope I those directors who supported the individuals in it. Unfortunately, hers project is a huge opportunity for the At the August 12 board meeting, will find myself reading a considered motion) represent – the citizens of is a really dull axe and it’s never clear area – a $300,000,000 investment in the treasurer noted that so far this response to the concerns expressed the regional district, the provincial who she is so sour on. green power, with all the government year they have spent $144,000 more by Pat Mackle about the society’s government or the proponent? On one hand she calls for raising and private spin-offs – an investment than they have earned. At the end of current financial situation. 7) What has changed since 2006 taxes and the other she worries that has never been seen in our area. July there was only $131,000 in the Erika Bird when Director Wilks tried to have an about the plight of seniors. Council It would provide 100 to 200 short- operating account. The plan was still Kaslo almost identical motion pass? In that probably recognized that it would be term jobs over three years during to spend $120,000 more this year on case it was defeated 13 to 2. some seniors who suffer from paying the worst recession in my lifetime, timber development. Add normal Sad day for 8) Is it a coincidence that all those higher taxes. and 6 to 15 long-term, full-time and operating expenses, specialist fees but one of the directors supporting Maybe she doesn’t like the part-time jobs. This is all positive for etc. and it is easy enough for anyone local democracy the motion are in Bill Bennett’s experienced and capable mayor who our community, but what we get is to see the bottom of the operating in East riding, and that he is the Minister works so diligently with the skilled the negative opposition governing account. When Bruce Freeman of Community and Rural Village administrator to ensure that rhetoric of Andy Shadrack, RDCK finished his report he asked for Kootenays – Development? tax dollars are spent wisely, that our Director for Area D and our MLA, questions from the board, but there It is difficult not to come to the water is the best in the world and Michelle Mungall. This entrenches weren’t any forthcoming and his Jumbo decision On Friday, August 7 we were conclusion that some underhanded that we receive a healthy share of more negativity in the community. financial report was simply received. witness to a disgusting display of political deal-making had gone on available government grants. The easy way out is to turn the If the operating account cannot backroom political sleaziness. This before the meeting. New Denver is a terrific small project down when the ENGOs absorb the planned-for expenses, occurred at the RDEK monthly We would suggest that those town, not unlike others in our area, that have no connection with our where do the directors think the board meeting in Cranbrook. The citizens of the RDEK who are and the main reason is the volunteer community put pressure on you. money will come from? Rob subject of discussion was a motion represented by the following villagers who work tirelessly for The problem is that you don’t Mitchell, chair of the society board, is put forward by Director Wilks directors (those who supported the the community. People who labour have a back-up plan to replace this quoted in the same Valley Voice issue of Sparwood to have the RDEK motion) need to thoroughly question to ensure that the hospital and investment and your constituents as saying he is “...hopeful that we’ll request the provincial government their directors as to their position ambulance services are maintained, need employment to live with find a combination of raw material declare the Jumbo resort project a about local decision making. The that the real needs of people are respect, pay taxes and keep our and harvesting methods that will be Resort Municipality. By so doing, directors supporting the loss of local remembered and that capitalists community viable. Our government agreeable to someone out there.” the board would voluntarily give up decision making were: David Wilks without conscience don’t destroy representatives should be doing their In other words, he is hopeful that any local decision making powers in (Sparwood), Mike Sosnowski (Area the beauty that attracts so many to job by promoting investment in our the society will succeed in making the matter. After lengthy discussion, A), Rob Gay (Area C), Scott Manjak our shore. Yes, people like Rhonda area, recruiting new local business a timber sale which will generate including detailed and passionate (Cranbrook), Liz Schatschneider B. and many others who work rather and creating jobs. Quoting an old some cash flow. If they cannot make arguments by three of the Columbia (Cranbrook), Jim Ogilvie than whine. phrase, “let’s not throw the baby out a timber sale, the alternative to a Valley directors, as to why the (Kimberley), Dean McKerracher Every small community has with the bath water;” do your job bottomed out operating account is motion should be defeated, the vote (Elkford), Dee Conklin (Radium). some happy, hard-working people and work with the intergovernmental to pull funds from the silviculture was taken with it being carried by Thank you to the following who spread good will, a larger Glacier/Howser working group to account, an account that has been an 8 to 7 margin. The main focus of directors who value and support number who live placidly and take care of the legitimate concerns of accruing money since 2003 and thus these arguments against the motion local decision making and who appreciate what they have and a our community, not with people from far has been restricted to funding the was the potential loss of local voted against the motion: Heath small number of malcontents who the outside that have a political axe planting of the future forest, and to decision making, with opposition Slee (Area B), Norman Walter (Area whine and complain. to grind. Let’s get this area back to the tending to young and growing to the Jumbo development being of E), Wendy Booth (Area F), Gerry We have to accept that there being prosperous, not a welfare state. stands. secondary importance. Wilkie (Area G), Ute Juras (Canal will always be uninformed, negative We should be using our renewable Mitchell claims that “we are As a result of this vote, the Flats), Cindy Corrigan (Fernie), people who want to make others resources to employ our people and nowhere near broke.” That really citizens of the Columbia Valley, the Gerry Taft (Invermere). miserable too. That’s just human rejuvenate our community as long as depends on how you define both area most affected by the proposed Friday was a very sad day nature. it is done responsibly. “near” and “broke.” An analogous development, have lost their right to for local democracy in the East It’s also our nature to expect Rowland McCulloch situation is the homeowner who finds have input. In addition the RDEK Kootenay. people who criticize to offer some Kaslo himself without an income, and a has abrogated their responsibility Oberto Oberti, the JGR alternatives of their own. Maybe the rapidly draining savings account. to make land use decisions. proponent, was the last delegate critic of New Denver will run for Looking for His day-to-day-operating account Of even greater importance is to speak on August 7 before the council in the next election and give may be fast disappearing, but he considered response the precedent which this motion directors made their decision. He us all the benefit of her experience is not actually facing bankruptcy sets. People have fought long and asked for justice to prevail. His in Calgary. because he knows he can cash in his to concerns about hard to have decisions made locally. determination and his frustration Kevin Murphy retirement savings, or the college This has now potentially been lost. with the required approval process New Denver KDCFS financial fund he has accumulated for his This fiasco raises a number of for the project have culminated in children. situation very troubling questions: an injustice to the East Kootenay Lost employment This is what Scarlett fails to I was surprised to read Don 1) Why was the motion put residents. We believe justice will recognize, in print at least – the and prosperity Scarlett’s response to Pat Mackle’s forward by the director who prevail. Our voices will be heard. The community of Kaslo and interdependence between short-term recent letter to the editor, a letter represents the area farthest from Norm and Loni Funnell Area D have amazing opportunities decisions and long-term planning that was also sent to the board of the the development? Why not by a Edgewater 6 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice August 26, 2009 New Denver council, August 11: Council debates costs and merits of Denver Siding expansion by Art Joyce said at the last meeting with Denver Denver boundary expansion were the next council meeting, while • Councillor Bunka reported that • A letter from Rob Lang at the Siding residents, not one wanted to about $12,000 but are likely closer the mayor investigates with Area volunteer Emergency Social Services RDCK regarding Village boundary join the Village for fear of higher to $24,000 now with inflation. H Director Walter Popoff and the director Valerie Piercey attended expansion into Denver Siding made taxes. Administrator Gordon said the Regional District office whether an Interior Health workshop on for considerable discussion around the CAO Carol Gordon pointed Village could make application there’s funding available for a 50% preparations for a possible swine flu council table. Lang reported that a poll out that in any case a restructuring for 50-50 cost coverage through a share of boundary expansion costs. pandemic. of Denver Siding residents returned feasibility study would have to be government restructuring grant. • An RCMP delegation headed • Mayor Wright addressed seven out of 10 questionnaires, with done before proceeding, and terms Gordon added it’s a chicken-or- by Corporal Bowden was present the issue of whether the Village three in favour, three against, and one of reference for the study would be the-egg question because “until you to provide council with a quarterly wishes to participate in the RDCK requesting further study. Councillor done first. Councillor Greensword do the restructuring study you don’t policing report for April-June and Development Services 2010 program. Kevin Murphy felt these numbers did objected, saying she made it quite know the exact costs.” Councillor to introduce new Constables Kelly It has recently been discovered that not warrant the Village proceeding clear from the first meeting with the Campbell said her concern is that, Barrie and Kent Kryzanowski. There this RDCK service is not mandatory, with expansion. Councillor Bunka Regional District that she would not “we put the money out on the study; were 37 calls for RCMP service, so all municipalities and electoral be in favour of the Village having to and then people turn around and averaging 12 per month. This included areas in the RDCK must decide spend even one dollar of taxes on say, ‘No we don’t want to do it.’ one assault, two disturbances, whether or not they want to continue expansion. “I have a problem with Then we’ve paid the money for no two thefts, one lost property file, to contribute the tax dollars to keep our taxpayers having to pay for this benefit.” Mayor Wright said he felt two property damage calls, one the service going. Castlegar has said when it’s the Regional District that it was worth spending the money to animal call and eight miscellaneous it does not want to participate and approached us on this. I’d like to do take in the YRB yard, for the benefits assistance calls. There were no motor Nelson is unsure. Wright said in a this for our neighbours, but not for to administration, and for the future vehicle collisions or other significant straw vote, 17 of 20 RDCK board our taxpayers to have to pay for it. tax base. Greensword noted that criminal matters reported. Constable members had concerns about the We’ve left our tax rates low because the Village would inherit not just Drouin left the detachment in early costs of the GIS component, which we know we’re entering tough times, taxation income but expenses for April for his next posting, followed by provides mapping services to the so it’s not the time to add another infrastructure maintenance. Constable Sheets’ scheduled transfer municipalities and electoral areas of burden.” A motion to proceed with a from Slocan Lake. The annual May the RDCK. A motion was passed that Mayor Wright said estimated call for the terms of reference for Days event “was a peaceful and council is interested in participating costs in a 1991 study for New a feasibility study was deferred to positive event,” and Bowden said he provided there is an acceptable tax looks forward to the Garlic Festival, cap and that the GIS component is The Corporation of the another “model event from a policing set up with a cost recovery program perspective.” by making it user pay. Village of Silverton • The Village of Slocan has • In his report for Recreation P.O. Box 14, 421 Lake Avenue, Silverton, British Columbia V0G 2B0 proposed a sub-regional economic Commission 6, Chair Kevin Murphy Phone: 250/358-2472 Fax: 250/358-2321 strategy to include Slocan, Silverton, wanted to know why the Village was Email: [email protected] New Denver and Area H North. expected to deal with speed bumps Slocan received funding for a at the entrance to Bigelow Bay when NOTICE OF BY-ELECTION 2009 transition study due to the Springer it is a Regional District park. There Creek mill shutting down but is need for a higher speed bump DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL BY- weren’t using all the funds so their and it’s possible the Village works ELECTION RESULT council decided to test the interest of department has a pre-made version. neighbouring villages in developing Murphy will communicate with a regional economic strategy. A the Regional District to discuss the I, Ms. Junko Ida, Chief Election Officer, do meeting in September will be held to matter. hereby declare Ms. Leah Main, elected by explore support for the idea, likely • A resolution was passed to to include representation from the approve payment of $399 for the acclamation. councils, the Slocan Valley Economic Kohan Garden myochi lantern Development Commission, the in honour of the garden’s 20th Ms. Junko Ida, Chief Election Officer Chamber of Commerce, Village anniversary. Silverton, BC CAOs, a Healthy Housing Society • A resolution was passed August 21, 2009 representative and the Area H regarding travel costs while on Director. Village business. Village staff will • Councillor Ann Bunka reported compare the costs of car mileage that she has received ‘Stop Idling’ versus airfare and the Village will pay street signs, flyers and bumper whichever is cheaper. stickers from the provincial/federal • The Eldorado Bigway application Idle Free program. Bunka wasn’t for a waiver of development permit ready to propose an anti-idling bylaw was granted; they will also receive yet but would like to do a community a facade assistance grant for the campaign to raise awareness of the Village’s Downtown Revitalization pollution and waste of idling engines. program. She will bring some examples of • Staff was directed to recommend bylaws she has researched to the bylaws that need to be added to the September meeting of council. existing ticketing bylaw. Silverton council, August 18: Water project progressing nicely by Leah Main use some of their equipment. • The Public Works report • In response to a letter from noted that major aspects of Genex Mining Company asking the waterworks project are on council to support the Glacier/ target: pumphouse work has been Howser power project, council completed, and the foreman is now stated that “we support Genex, but awaiting confirmation of a delivery are currently unable to support this date for the new reservoir. project.” • Council passed a motion • Accounts payable and brought by Councillor Barber to disbursements for the month of write a letter to BC Parks expressing July, totalling $76,193.74 were concern with the diminished park approved. This figure includes ranger service, particularly in normal transfers to other levels of Valhalla Park. government, including RDCK, BC • Permission was granted to Assessment, and West Kootenay- the Jonathan White Client Support Boundary Regional Hospital Group Society to use the bocce Board. court area behind the curling • A motion was carried to rink for a September 19 outdoor continue support for the RDCK’s fundraising event. The request Development Services, as long as was also referred to the Silverton the service remains as it is currently Community Club for permission to structured. August 26, 2009 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 7 Slocan council, August 12: New life for fire crew camp by Katrine Campbell Nelson detachment. trade land next to the former Slocan a good idea to string a clothesline across landowner regarding using his land for • Two proponents of projects for The Slocan Lake detachment is Hotel for the Village-owned laneway the path,” Hill reported. parking; advertising for an expression the Village-owned Valhalla Crew Camp back up to strength with constables between the two lots was deferred until To solve the problem, he blocked of interest to form a boating society lands appeared as delegates to speak for Kelly Barrie and Kent Kryzanowski. council could meet with him and talk the path with large boulders then or marina. their projects. The councillors decided • Council decided to become a about it in more detail. roughed out a new one outside the • Only three people turned up for they needed more information and participant in the RDCK building A second request, to remove a entrance gate. the August 11 meeting of the OCP asked to meet at a later date with the inspection service; the current contract covenant on the eight northern lots of • Mayor Madeleine Perriere was Review Advisory Committee. The proponents, Marc Septav for Ecozy will be cancelled upon adoption of the the hotel property, was also deferred appointed as the Village’s voting village will continue to advertise for Micro Homes Ltd. and Joseph (no last RDCK Building Inspection Service to the same meeting. Council wants delegate to the Municipal Insurance more members. name available) for the Sinixt Nation. Amendment Bylaw #2074, 2009. more information on density and the Association AGM in September, • The Library Committee’s This meeting was held, and the • Council decided to contribute proposed use of the property. The held in conjunction with the Union of report was accepted, with a request Ecozy proposal was accepted. (See full financially and participate in the covenant, registered in 1984, restricts BC Municipalities AGM. Lunn was for the committee to bring forward story elsewhere in this paper.) services of the RDCK Development use to open space and landscaping, appointed as alternate. recommendations so council can deal • Cpl. Todd Bowden, of the Slocan Services budget for 2010, at the present and for the operation, repair and • The Waterfront Committee has with its concerns. Lake RCMP satellite detachment, rate of contribution. If either the rate maintenance of a sewage disposal come up with four recommendations Smokey Creek Salvage attended to give his quarterly update or the services changes, council will system. which will be on the next agenda. These 24 HR TOWING to council. There were 26 calls for re-evaluate. Development Services • The Slocan Lake Stewardship are: painting the launching dock with New & Used Auto Parts, Back Hoe Work, service to the Village of Slocan between provides mapping and planning to the Society’s request to install a bulletin sand, and erecting a sign stating the Certified Welding & Repairs, Vehicle Removal April and June, averaging eight per village, and recently created a data board at the lakeshore was referred to maximum parking time for loading WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS 359-7815 ; 1-877-376-6539 month: one assault, one threat, two model for the water system. the Waterfront Committee. and unloading; hiring two youth to be 3453 YEATMAN RD, SOUTH SLOCAN disturbance, one break and enter, two • Councillors Jessica Lunn and • Council approved a request from waterfront ambassadors; contacting a theft, four property damage, and seven Hillary Elliott were appointed to School District #8 to hold a joint board/ miscellaneous assistance calls. participate in the development of the council meeting November 24. The detachment is now covering proposed Sub-Regional Strategy for • Public Works Supervisor Tim Hill SLOCAN the valley as far south as Cunningham Community Sustainability. reported that the computer at the water Rd. due to staffing problems with • A request from Ray Caouette to plant had to be sent in for repairs and the VALLEY monitoring system was therefore down Slocan Village office gets a makeover for two weeks. Hill attended every RAIL TRAIL by Jan McMurray Plumbing. day to ensure the plant was running Notice of temporary closure of 5 km stretch North of Slocan’s Village office is now Village office staff re-located to smoothly. He has now added a second Crescent Valley between Kosiansic Road and Evin wheelchair accessible, energy the Public Works office while the hard drive as back-up to the system. Road, Monday to Friday until September 25 due to efficient and generally spruced up renovations were underway, and • There is an ongoing problem with after a two-month renovation project. Perriere thanked Foreman Tim Hill a path that cuts through two sites at the trucks and heavy equipment on trail. The grand re-opening of the office for sharing his “little domain.” She Springer Creek campground. On July was held August 13 in the newly also thanked their very neighbourly 25 a motorcycle drove through the site, renovated council chambers. neighbours, Springer Creek Forest narrowly missing people as they tried “It’s a real improvement,” said Products, for the use of their to get out of the way. The campsite Mayor Madeleine Perriere in her bathroom during the project. attendant “managed to calm them down brief speech at the celebration. She The renovations were made and convince them that it would not be thanked the funders and all the possible by a grant from the contractors involved in the project Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund – K2 Contracting, Comfort Zone, and gas tax funding. The total cost Bergevin Electric and Wolfgang’s was $209,000.

The grand re-opening of Slocan’s Village hall was held August 13 to celebrate the completion of a beautiful renovation job. Red Cross youth symposium draws young activists by Katrine Campbell “They had some cool ideas,” A symposium to inspire said Jmaeff. “One group wanted to young people to get involved with adopt a landmine field the size of a humanitarian issues was a huge school soccer field, raise money and success, says organizer Katelyn Jmaeff show visually on the soccer field what from Crescent Valley. Twenty-two they’ve raised to de-mine a field. young people from the West Kootenays “Two girls from Castlegar want to met at Selkirk College in Castlegar for hold a competition for local musicians the one-day event August 21, hosted by to write a song about a global issue, the Red Cross. Five resource leaders then have a concert to perform the aged 18 to 22 offered four workshops, pieces. People would pay admission designed to help students “become and get to vote on their favourite song.” active global citizens.” The money raised would go to help In the morning, participants girls, specifically child soldiers. attended one workshop on land mines, Others were interested in starting and a second on children at war, clubs in their communities, or holding including child soldiers. letter-writing campaigns. In the afternoon, they were told Jmaeff, who worked for the Red how to become active global citizens. Cross this summer, says they’ve also There were practical tips, including contacted teachers at each school an events planning workshop on represented by a participant to act as a setting objectives and goals and how mentor, and there are also community to implement them. mentors available to help. 8 KASLO & DISTRICT The Valley Voice August 26, 2009 Kaslo council, August 11: City Hall restoration project moves forward by Jan McMurray suppression system. Kootenay Sprinkler $25,000 grant from the Heritage Legacy spend a maximum of $2,000 for Cathro’s must formally apply by September 15. • Councillor Cormie reported on the Systems was awarded the contract to Fund, to be matched with gas tax services; the RDCK will also contribute • CAO Sawyer reported that City Hall restoration project. Approval install the sprinkler system for the quoted funding, to restore the interior and $2,000. Cathro will work under the direct Administration and Public Works are of the $200,000 grant application to price of $76,477, and an expression of exterior woodwork around the windows authority of Councillor Leathwood. putting together a plan to ensure essential Parks Canada is still pending. Columbia interest will go out for the alarm system and doors. • A Back Road resident wrote to municipal services delivery in the case Basin Trust (CBT) has committed to part of the sprinkler system project. • Public Works will be directed to council, unhappy about the composition of an outbreak of H1N1 (swine flu). matching the $200,000, but has recently The work to install a geothermal complete renovations to the Kemball of the wildfire interface focus group. She Mayor Lay said the hospital, RCMP, decided to release $100,000 without heating system and tighten the building Memorial Centre space to accommodate asks that two Back Road residents be and school are also working on this same the stipulation of the matching funds. envelope, funded by the provincial the municipal office by September included, that Progressive Forestry not type of plan. If the $200,000 Parks Canada grant is Towns for Tomorrow program, will 30, 2009. However, the office will not be included, and asks how Councillors • A Kaslo resident wrote to council approved, CBT will release the other likely start soon. Council approved the likely re-locate unless the Parks Canada Leathwood and Hewat were chosen to about the removal of Water Street fir $100,000. hiring of the contractors to do the work – funding is approved. represent council on the group. She asks trees. He will be advised that the trees The recently released $100,000 from Owen’s Drilling will drill the geothermal • Council received minutes from a why Councillor Frary was not chosen, will be removed when summer traffic CBT has been earmarked for the fire wells for $8,250; Terratherma will install July meeting of the Select Committee as he has shown interest and attended dies down. He also asks if Councillor the geothermal system for $73,456; for Kemball Memorial Building the meeting with Back Road residents. Hewat is in conflict of interest when Real Estate in Kaslo and Morrison Painting will do the insulation management. The financial report states Council will advise her that focus group she is involved in discussions about North Kootenay Lake for $8,312; Rogan Electric will do the that year-to-date revenue is $13,213.55 meetings are open to the public and that Sunshine Logging. Hewat reported that www.century21kaslo.com electrical for $23,275; and AP Building and expenses are $11,709.08. the group’s mandate ends September 15. she contacted the lawyers who conduct [email protected] Construction will install storm windows If the RCMP and the Village • A letter from UBCM regarding the seminars for newly elected officials, for $25,000. This all comes to a total of office both re-locate temporarily to the the wildfire interface project informs and there is no conflict. She explained 250-505-4722 $138,293. building, it will be full. Although there council that a financial statement must be that she is not paid by Sunshine Logging Century21 Mountainview Realty Ltd. The Village has also secured a will be no rent revenue from the space submitted for the work completed in the – Sunshine Logging is a client of the Village occupies in the Kemball first phase of the project. The statement Hewat’s employer and Hewat has been Centre, the Village will likely save must be certified by the Village’s Chief assigned the Sunshine Logging file. It’s Harvest time at money during the re-location because it Financial Officer. Staff will meet with the • Water Street fir tree wood will be won’t have the costs of operating in the contractor to get this done. (Mayor Lay given to the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Society for The Last Stitch in Kaslo city hall building. absented himself for this item, due to a fundraising opportunities. CAO Sawyer attended the Select pecuniary conflict of interest.) • The Village will advertise for Come and see the new crop of Committee meeting and clarified the • The Village will make application expressions of interest for the position relationship between the Village and to ILMB (Integrated Land and of Community Capacity Building hand stamped Vegetable Dyed the committee. She indicated it would Management Bureau – formerly Crown Coordinator starting September 15. quilting cottons from Andover Fabrics. be best if the committee took control Lands) for foreshore rights to the beach • As recommended by the of all aspects of the building operation in front of the Moyie. Development Services committee, Lorne No Chemicals! Just Quilting! Tues - Sat. 1-866-442-0797 and check with her if there were any The Village will also make Poznikoff will be employed until the end issues. The committee must still make application to ILMB for a crown reserve of October 2009. recommendations to council. on the Kaslo Bay area. If the crown • The Delegation Policy was revised • Council defined the work that reserve is granted, any application in an effort to ensure that factual, not John Cathro will do as the Village’s received by ILMB for development in speculative, information is brought to professional forester consultant on the bay foreshore area would need the council, and that all written material COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS the Kaslo Wildfire Interface Project: Village’s support to be approved. The is received by the agenda deadline report on the previous interface project; reserve would likely be issued for two (Wednesday noon) so that council A safe, confidential place for sharing, activities and having fun! review the current prescription and make years. members are not receiving new recommendations; and work with the • Kaslo has been selected as a information on the night of the meeting. Do you experience ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, MOOD SWINGS wildfire interface focus group to meet Katimavik host community for the 2010 • It has recently been discovered OR SEASONAL AFFECTED SPECTRUM DISORDER? its terms of reference. The Village will program year. Organizations interested that the RDCK’s Development Services in working with Katimavik volunteers Department, which provides a wide If you would like to spend time with others that share your range of mapping, data and planning services, is not a mandatory service. concerns you will enjoy this new program. Enjoy outings, Thank you Municipalities and electoral areas must cooking, speakers, and activities in this participant designed Valley Voice now decide whether or not to participate weekly program guided by a facilitator. The only newspaper that in the service, i.e. to pay taxes to the tells us what is going on in RDCK to keep the department open. the Kaslo area. The only For more information, date and The Village of Kaslo will write newspaper that gives us a location please call Jenny at a letter of support to the RDCK for chance to say what we think 250-353-7691 ext.302 and continuation of the service, with a about it, free of charge, in leave a confidential voicemail commitment to contribute $5,028 as or e-mail [email protected] Voices from the Valleys. Paid advertisement by Jane Lynch proposed. in support of the Valley Voice • Accounts payable of $41,487.60 were approved.

FERN IS RETIRING September 9, 2009! A great big thank you to all my wonderful customers for the support you’ve given me over the last 10 years. Fern’s Flowers will continue to serve you under the able flower- ship of Corry Robinson of Rossland. Corry brings 20 years of experience and a huge wheelbarrow load of new ideas to brighten your any days and special days! Again, thank you for the privilege of being part of your most significant life events. See you at the coffee shop, Fern August 26, 2009 The Valley Voice SLOCAN VALLEY 9 New Denver mayor’s message: Bunka Building’s Bootstrap Business Baronesses New Denver Mayor, Gary Wright patented. The things reproduce on their beans in the produce section at Ann’s rides a giant bicycle everywhere, them shine or last beyond what’s Okay, they’re not very big, but the own! You won’t go to jail or get sued for she just had to buy them. Ann made a Ann powerwalks). Everyone knows biblically reasonable. store, art gallery and two shops in the saving their seeds for next year. DJ sold little money. DJ got to scare her husband you can trust Anita and Ann not to More and more New Denverites ‘Bunka Building’ on the corner of Main them from her Garden Graces shop, (who doesn’t think vegetables are a real hit them up with ethylene glycol or are ‘Growing Local, Shopping Local.’ and Kildare come as close to being a which is next to Anita’s Hair Designs. food group) when she cooked them for preservative mothball juice to make Good on you. shopping mall as you will find in New Anita Michiels, who owns the dinner. They were almost as tasty as cod Denver. salon, bought the seeds from DJ. DJ cheeks – which are a real food group. The three business owners are also made a little money. Anita planted and But I digress. taking the economic concept of ‘Grow raised the beans. There were a lot of The point is: that crazy package of Local, Shop Local’ to a new level. This them. They looked pretty good. She seeds generated fresh garden produce spring DJ Wright (no blood relationship picked some and sold them to Ann and around $10 in sales for three here – just love and marriage) bought Bunka, who owns both the building businesses in one building. It is called some Dragon’s Tongue bean seeds from and Ann’s Natural Foods. Anita made the Multiplier Effect. That is bootstrap an organic grower in the Okanagan. The a little money in addition to having a lot economics. It’s a good thing. No beans are so old-fashioned that they’re of fresh beans for her family. fossil fuels were used to get the beans not genetically engineered or even When DJ saw the big purple and tan to market or to get them home (DJ Thistledowne plays the Vallican Whole submitted sang the political song, Jerusalem, writes many of their songs, ranging Friends of Silverton Memorial Hall thanks the funders, If you want to see a trio on its way at Amnesty International’s Rally for from the whimsical to the political, donors, and volunteers over the past three years: up, come hear Thistledowne at the Maher Arar, the Canadian citizen and everywhere in between: she Vallican Whole Community Centre detained in New York and tortured in came to national attention in 2007, Columbia Basin Trust on September 12. Syria. Their tribute to him was spine when Hockey Day in Canada visited Heritage Legacy Fund of BC Lead singer/songwriter Aspen tingling, stunning. Nelson and used three of her songs in Mac & Clara Norris Switzer appears often on CBC Radio Graduates of the Selkirk College an all-day special. Thistledowne itself and is playing across Canada this School of Music and now living has one CD under its belt, and Switzer BC Hydro summer from the Montreal Fringe in Nelson and Krestova, the trio’s has two: Narrow Sky and Humble but Recreation Commission #6 to Toronto and Victoria. Switzer’s reputation is spreading. This summer bearing no apology. voice will stop you in your tracks. It they performed at the Kelowna Arts Rita Moir, organizer of the event Columbia Power Corporation is powerful, subtle, pure and haunting. and Music Festival, Rossland’s Old at the Vallican Whole, has wanted to KSCU But put her together with Jessa Fire Hall, WarChild Canada’s Keep see Thistledowne perform publicly RDCK Koerber on keyboards, mandolin and the Beat in Nelson, the Idlewild in the lower Slocan Valley for a long vocals and Jesse Lee on guitar, bass, Festival in Cranbrook, and Salmon time. TECK Cominco and vocals and you’ll get (as they said Arm Roots and Blues. Advance tickets for the September Community Initiatives – Village of Silverton in Salmon Arm) seamless harmonies, Guitarist Jesse Lee also plays with 12 concert are on sale for $12 at balancing the charm and warmth of Brian Rosen and the WhatNow, and Jennie’s Book Garden in Winlaw, Silverton Community Club old time music with the contemporary. Jessa Koerber, when not performing, Eddy Music in Nelson, or online at McCrory Electrical Many will remember the night keeps her keyboard fingers nimble www.aspenswitzer.com. Tickets at the Ken Butler at the Capitol Theatre when they as an apprentice carpenter. Switzer door are $15. Doors/drinks and snacks at 7 pm. The concert begins at 8 pm. And Thanks to all those that have supported our numerous fundraisers! It’s all part of the RARTS (Rural Alternatives Research and Training Society) Up Close and Intimate Culture Series. For information, call the Vallican Whole Community Centre at (250) 226-7957.

Thistledown plays the Vallican Whole, September 12. Cross-country skiing with the Hills Nordic Ski Club submitted at the Bosun Hall (XCD equipment The days are getting shorter and also welcome). it’s time to plan for fall and winter, • Monthly (January through says the Hills Nordic Ski Club March) ski clinics for youth in (HNSC). Slocan, and Nakusp, and all other This open-membership cross- weekends in the New Denver/Hills country ski club serves all of the area. north Slocan Valley. It’s offering • An all-comers junior XC ski several programs and events this carnival and race the third weekend season “to foster a XC ski culture of in February. fitness, health, rosy-cheeked kids, • Adult fitness sessions beginning winter smiles, and a place families in December on Thursday afternoons choose to raise their children,” says – as long as there is snow. This spokesman Kip Drobish. will include one evening session “Regularly scheduled inclusive to discuss goal setting and building XC ski programs for children a fitness regime for the individual and seniors may be one thing that participants. attracts and keeps full-time residents, Watch The Valley Voice for ensuring enrolment in local schools more information on upcoming and funding for health services.” activities. For membership and trade- In 2009/2010, a winter when up program information, contact Kip we host the Olympics and with the Drobish at 358-2660. world’s fastest skiers skiing on BC Funding for the programs this trails, the club will operate a weekly year comes from a number of program for children and a biweekly sources, including the province and program for adult fitness. 2010 Legacies Now, and Columbia The HNSC is organizing and Basin Trust Community Initiatives hosting: grants via Area H, the village of New • Ski equipment trade-up Denver, and the village of Silverton. programs for youth ages 6-12. With Last year HNSC received funding a one time buy-in you can keep your from the Slocan Lake Recreation child in XC gear for an average cost Commission #6 for equipment of $40/year. purchases and from the Hills Rec • A XC ski swap event October 25 Society towards trail grooming. 10 SUMMER CELEBRATIONS The Valley Voice August 26, 2009

These three kids look like they were having fun at the fundraiser for the Local organic veggies were in abundance at the Vallican Whole’s 100 Mile Market on August 23. Nakusp special olympics team at the Legion August 22.

GREENWOOD STABLES Ron Greenwood, Prop Professional Backhoe Operator Services offered: TSN anchors Darren Dutchyshen and Jennifer Hedger addressed the crowd before broadcasting live from Kaslo • Landscaping • Small stump removal at the TSN/Kraft Celebration Tour event. • Trenching • Waterlines • Grading • Fencing Heavy Shtetl launches CBT/CKCA tour in Argenta • Landscaping ...and more submitted trumpet, Catherine McGrath on Heavy Shtetl will also appear at RR#1 Site 1 Comp 11 Nelson’s own klezmer and accordion and mandolin, and John Bob’s Bar in Riondel on September New Denver, BC V0G1S0 traditional jazz band, Heavy Shtetl, Deeley on upright bass. 5.

starts its Columbia Basin Trust k oc Leave message at 250-551-2155 and Columbia Kootenay Cultural l Alliance Tour with a community dance at the hall in Argenta on Saturday, August 29 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $5 - $10 sliding scale. In addition to its regular hoto credit: Mary Whit Mary credit: hoto repertoire of Eastern European and P Retallack’s restaurant boasts a large vibrant, open air dining room and patio which overlooks the Kaslo Dixieland tunes, the band will be River. We implore you to join Chef Yves Robattaile teaching a few Israeli and Balkan and enjoy one of his many dances to the folkdance-loving delectable creations. Argenta crowd. Located in between Kaslo Heavy Shtetl features Dmitro and New Denver on Woychuk on sax and clarinet, Highway 31A. Anneke Rosch on trombone and

Heavy Shtetl band members are: Catherine McGrath, Anneke Rosch, Dmitro Woychuk, John Deeley. August 26, 2009 The Valley Voice SUMMER CELEBRATIONS 11

The first annual Columbia Basin Culture Tour on August 15 was a wonderful way to learn about the rich arts community in our area. Pamela Nagley The final concert of the Valhalla Summer School of Music’s Intensive Program students was held August 21. The Stevenson, potter, was able to showcase her double-chambered woodfired kiln. intensive program included classes in flute, violin and cello. W e d d i n g D r e s s e s & Prom Dresses, Mother of the Bride & Bridesmaid Dresses, Cocktail Dresses, Custom Design & Accessories Kiss The Bride is having a Sample Sale! Selected stock up to 50% off! Sale starts July 4, 2009 1B-1801 Columbia Ave (above CIBC), Castlegar 250-304-1901, [email protected] www.kissthekootenaybride.ca Excavating and Dump Truck Services

The new bridge on the Galena Trail at Three Forks was installed August 17-22 by a crew of five local people. Contractor Dennis Butler reported that the work went very smoothly. Funded with CBT and provincial grants, the bridge project cost about $40,000.

Global Gift Inspiring Arts There were lots of fun activities for Discoveries & Crafts peole of all ages at Kaslo’s TSN/Kraft Celebration Tour event on August 22. WANTED TO BUY: 318 Broadway St. Nakusp, BC 265-3288 CEDAR AND PINE POLES John Shantz • 250-308-7941 (cell) Please contact: Gorman Brothers Lumber Ltd.

Silverton Memorial Hall featured several concerts during the Valhalla Summer School of Music (VSSM) this month. At the student gala concert August 14, 250-547-9296 Allison Girvan directed the adult choir in four numbers. 12 VISITOR INFORMATION The Valley Voice August 26, 2009 August 26, 2009 The Valley Voice NAKUSP & THE ARROW LAKES 13 BC Hydro’s Revelstoke Unit 5 turbine on the move from Brazil by Jan McMurray This turbine, weighing 188 kilometres by the time it reaches morning. Hwy 23 South users are Project currently under construction What a ride! tonnes, will have travelled 12,000 its destination at the Revelstoke advised to check the Drive BC with a target completion date of t n Generating Station. website at www.drivebc.ca. October 2010,” said Ken McKenzie,

urre The stainless steel Francis The turbine left port of Santos, BC Hydro Project Director. “Once C e k turbine is sitting at the Shelter Bay Brazil on an ocean freighter on June installed, the turbine will provide to

ls ferry terminal right now, waiting for 17 and arrived in Portland, Oregon an additional approximate 500 e v e its next ride on a specialized heavy- on July 21. It travelled to Pasco megawatts of dependable capacity to R

ey/ haul transport trailer to the site of by barge, arriving July 27. It was the Revelstoke Generating Station, n

oo the Revelstoke Unit 5 project. It has loaded onto a truck on August 7, bringing the facility’s overall R come all the way from Sao Paulo, headed for the Grand Coulee Dam capacity to 2,480 megawatts.” id F. id F. v a

D Brazil, by barge and transport truck. on Lake Roosevelt. On August 10, The turbine measures just over : The last leg of the trip has it left Grand Coulee Dam by barge, 7 metres in diameter. “The BC CREDIT

been delayed while BC Hydro passed by Trail on August 12, went Hydro Revelstoke Unit 5 project continues to wait for the availability through the Hugh Keenleyside Dam team chose to transport the runner PHOTO of a specialized transport trailer. lock on August 13, and arrived in one piece rather than two pieces To minimize traffic disruption, the at Shelter Bay on August 14. It to increase the quality and expected turbine transport from the Shelter was offloaded from the barge on life of the stainless steel turbine” Bay ferry landing to the Revelstoke August 17. said McKenzie. “However the Jennifer Walker-Larsen of BC Hydro with the 188-tonne, 7-metre-in-diametre turbine Generating Station is timed to begin “The transport of the stainless resulting weight of the 188 ton for the Revestoke Unit 5 project. The turbine is at the Shelter Bay ferry landing, after midnight when ferry service steel Francis turbine is an exciting turbine makes it challenging to waiting for a transport truck to take it to the Revelstoke Generating Station. ends, and will be complete by early milestone for the Revelstoke Unit 5 move and the project team has been carefully planning its transport for Green Door building comes down with volunteer assistance well over a year.” by Jan McMurray With an order from the fire Church in Linden, Alberta came to temporarily.” All that’s left of the Green Door commissioner to tear down or board up Nakusp and worked alongside a small He says one reason they left the building in Nakusp is the bowling the burnt remains of the building, the volunteer crew from Nakusp’s Alliance bowling lanes part of the building is lanes, after a group of do-gooders from non-profit society that owns the property Church to tear down the building. because the lanes themselves are very Alberta came to help tear down the (SAYOPS) jumped at the chance to have “It was a real success. Everyone salvageable. “The land is very valuable Quiet and convenient remains of the former youth oriented a crew of volunteers come to help. enjoyed working together. They came for a commercial outlet, and we have downtown location with a facility. Four members of the Alliance out to Nakusp with the intention to hopes that someone might come along view of Arrow Lake help, and they certainly did that,” and open the lanes again,” said Rogers. Office reported Pastor Warren Fulmore from The insurance settlement is still Prima Materia the Alliance Church in Nakusp. pending, and Rogers says he hopes to 318 Broadway The four Albertans are motorcycle hear from the company within four to Nakusp, BC enthusiasts, and were looking for a six weeks. Phone: (250) 265-3288 working holiday in a community that The building burned down in March Email: [email protected] Website: www.casamandala.ca offered great motorcycling as well as 2006. some volunteer work to keep them busy. They connected with Fulmore through the church and arranged their Nakusp and District stay in Nakusp. Fulmore says they had a wonderful time touring in the evenings. The work was done during the week of August 10. Local baker Bobbie Fall Faire Lang fed the crew all week, and Cheryl Jackins provided photography services and moral support. September 12 2009 SAYOPS spokesperson, Jason Rogers, reports, “We’ve met the This is our 99th year, leading up to the order to the satisfaction of the fire Centennial Fall Faire next year commissioner’s office. We’ve boarded Volunteers from churches in Linden, AB and Nakusp, BC came together to up the bowling lanes and framed a new “Trash to Treasure” theme with new tear down the remains of the former Green Door Youth Centre. end wall – we’re using it for storage categories this year for recycled items. Fundraiser for Nakusp special olympics a success by Lori Benjamin memorabilia on the walls, and most programs across the country. In the Enter your best Baking, Crafts, “I have capabilities – not folks got into the spirit by dressing for world, special olympics has grown to disabilities!” the era. There were lots of bobby socks, service over two million athletes in more Flowers, Vegetables, Canning & This is the slogan that appears on the rolled jeans, and Misty Crosby-Bone than 160 countries. T-shirts for Nakusp’s special olympics even sported a poodle skirt! The current Nakusp team is team. There were lots of prizes, including comprised of four youth and four adult Fruits. For entry details see the Saturday, August 22 had the Nakusp sidewalk chalk, sparkly glasses, athletes, but spokesperson Marilyn program, or view the website: Legion rockin’ with a ’50s theme sock cheerleader pom poms and skipping Boxwell says they expect more hop in honour of the local special ropes. participation as word gets out about the arrowlakesartscouncil.webs.com olympics athletes. Team members, BC Special Olympics is dedicated availability of the program. “It’s very family, friends and supporters were to providing individuals with an comprehensive, offering such services treated to a night to remember. intellectual disability the opportunity to as sport camps, program mentors, athlete Entertainer extraordinaire, Vito enhance their life and celebrate personal leadership, an athlete speakers bureau, Nevoral, presented a vast repertoire of achievement through positive sport and athlete liaison. We emphasize Elvis selections, ranging from classics experiences. inclusion and sportsmanship.” such as Only Words, Kiss Me Quick, Begun in the early 1960s by Dr. For more information, contact Terri Suspicion, Walkin’ in the Rain, and Frank Hayden, the organization has McLeod 250-265-0177, Janet Royko Entries are to be submitted on Friday, Runaway, to some gospel pieces – I grown enormously. Today, over 28,000 250-269-7384, or Marilyn Boxwell noticed more than one tear during athletes participate in special olympics 250-265-0075. September 11, between 3:30 and 6:30. ‘How Great Thou Art.’ Assisted by daughter Melody and son Joseph, with Featuring: NACF “Jail and Bail” 9:30- wife Bernie working on the organizing Featuring Mya De Ryan 12, Zucchini Races sponsored by the committee, the family made a super until Labour Day contribution to the event. Overwaitea at Noon, and the TRASHION There was a buffet supper, contests Antique reproduction SHOW at 1:30pm. including a twist, spot dance and limbo competition, and a sock hop with ’50s furniture 20% off (Note: entries for the TRASHION SHOW music that had everyone dancing – either need to be registered on Art Gallery on the floor or in their seats. Quebec Maple Syrup Friday with other entries, Open Wed - Sun 12:30-4 pm but will not be displayed The decor alone was enough to take Private showings by appointment Available you back to the ’50s. The organizers until the “Show”.) did a great job with 45 records and 14 KASLO & DISTRICT The Valley Voice August 26, 2009 Kaslo Wildfire Interface Focus Group has inaugural meeting by Jan McMurray Members of the group present Leathwood explained that The group reviewed the short- Road area, said he felt the residents The first meeting of the Kaslo at this first meeting were Councillor September 15 was the target date “to get term objectives, focusing on public wanted to see a detailed plan of what Wildfire Interface Focus Group took Leathwood, Herb Thompson (RDCK the issues dealt with” because the group consultation, which they see as their would happen on the ground. “This place August 18. With a mandate only representative), Greg Lay (ex-officio was working towards getting the current primary mandate. The first short- is what is needed for things to move until September 15, the group scheduled member, as Mayor of Kaslo), Curt wildfire interface project off the ground. term objective is to look at what other ahead,” he said. Focus group members its meetings for September 1, September Nixon (Ministry of Forests), Ole Ahrens She said a prescription was being communities are doing and to determine agreed that this would be beneficial, and 9 and September 15 at 4 pm in council (KDCFS) and John Cathro (RPF, hired prepared for Pineridge, which would the best practices for all aspects of expect Mattes to inform them at the next chambers. as consultant to Village and RDCK). be the first community to be treated in wildfire interface work. All group meeting if this is in his plans. Missing were Councillor Hewat, Jeff the current project. Nixon added that members agreed to read the two pertinent Cathro reported that for Pineridge, Mattes of Progressive Forestry, Fire the Pineridge project was proposed for community wildfire protection plans Mattes was planning to mail out the Chief Larry Badry and Emergency October. He also said that a prescription written by Bruce Blackwell – one prescription to residents and invite Coordinator Noreen Clayton. had been written for the Back Road, for the Village of Kaslo and the other comments by mid September, collate Councillor Leathwood was but that it would need to be revised. for the Kaslo Fire Protection Area. In the comments and then hold a public appointed as chair, and Councillor Hewat The group indicated that the Back Road addition, several members committed meeting. “I think that’s a really solid as recording secretary. would be the second community to be to doing some research about wildfire approach for that area,” he said. Leathwood said the group’s treated. The Village of Kaslo airport interface management projects in other Nixon said that the planning and meetings would run similarly to council lands are also part of this project. communities and report back to the prescription was the forester’s job, meetings – the agenda will be posted 24 The terms of reference for the group, group. Cathro emphasized here that and the focus group was charged with hours before the meetings, and there will written by Cathro, set out short-term Blackwell does not only talk about fuel public consultation. Both Leathwood be a 10-minute public question period and long-term objectives for the group. modification, but also about individuals and Thompson pointed out that public at the end for people to ask about items Cathro said he felt September 15 was firesmarting their own properties. consultation was difficult without discussed at the meeting. If members do-able to complete the short-term Other short-term goals the group the prescription. Nixon suggested a of the public have other questions, objectives. looked at closely were “to strengthen demonstration area, and the group agreed Leathwood said they should go through public support for interface fire that it was worthwhile to pursue the set- their representatives – Director Shadrack, Kaslo management,” and “to consult with up of a demo area in Pineridge to start council, the community forest or John community members about the values with, and then perhaps see about one on Cathro. Clubhouse they want to protect.” The group agreed the Back Road. to post information for the public about It was suggested that the group offer Restaurant the group’s work on the KDCFS website. tours to areas that were treated in the first VILLAGE OF KASLO at the golf course (They chose the KDCFS website phase of the Kaslo Wildfire Interface Sunday because it is simple to post to.) They will Project. The group thought this was a CALL FOR PROPOSALS post the group’s terms of reference and good idea, but decided to hold off on a BREAKFAST membership, the Blackwell reports, and decision until the next meeting, when The Village of Kaslo is seeking the consulting services of a Com- the FireSmart manual. They will also post Mattes and Badry would be present. munity Capacity Building Coordinator beginning 15 September SPECIALS some questions that people can respond Thompson asked who would 2009 for a two year period. Qualified consultants may obtain served from to in order “to get the conversation monitor the project. Nixon said that the detailed Terms of Reference by contacting village@netidea. going.” Cathro’s suggestions for the ministry, the funders and the proponent 7 am to 1 pm questions were: 1) What do you want all play some role in the monitoring. He com or telephoning (250) 353-2311 between the hours of 8am $8.95 and 4pm weekdays. the focus group to do? 2) What do you said the ministry looks at the proposal • Patio seating with think about fuel modification in your and “you might see a compliance and Proposals in a sealed envelope, clearly marked Capacity Build- neighbourhood? 3) What are the values enforcement officer out there once, so ing, will be received by the Chief Administrative Officer up to a spectacular view of you want to protect? it falls to the proponent and the forester 12 Noon September 2nd, 2009 at the Village of Kaslo office, Kootenay Lake • Thompson, who lives in the Back to do the monitoring.” Thompson 413 Fourth Street (Box 576), Kaslo B.C. V0G 1M0. Propos- said he thought the residents would Restaurant open 7:00 am - als received after the noted due time will not be considered. also want to be able to monitor the 8:00 pm 7 days a week West Kootenay calendars are now in, project. Leathwood said the focus group Chief Administrative Officer FULLY LICENCED – OPEN TO along with our Kyber woollen fleece- would make recommendations to the Village of Kaslo THE PUBLIC lined sweaters - cozy, comfortable, proponent, and one of them would be and affordable. citizen monitoring in some form. The focus group also decided to team of about a dozen community and lingering winter (snow) made planting recommend to council that the Village KDCFS board members has had their conditions difficult. The planting quality apply for the UBCM funding for writing Kaslo & first meeting with the project facilitators was good. the prescriptions. Leathwood said District who we’ve hired to guide them through In the cut-block above the airstrip, applying for the funding did not mean the eight-month process. five slash piles were burned, and the area the project would go ahead without the Community above the logging road was slash-burned. proper steps being taken. Meeting and Field Trip The area below the road will be burned Forest Update: Re: Buchanan Trail in the fall. April to July, 2009 There was a public meeting followed Long Range Planning by a field trip to the north end of the Keen Creek Road Gated Project Now Underway Buchanan Fire Access Trail, where the We continue to work towards KDCFS is planning to do some timber The membership, at the last AGM, resolving the Keen Creek Road problem. Fresh BC fruits & vegetables harvesting. This is a very sensitive area approved the following resolution: Meanwhile, the Ministry of Highways due to visual and recreational values, Moved that the KDCFS endorse has closed (gated) the road to all vehicles. Awesome selection of BC Hot Peppers so our manager for the area, Richard the Long Range Planning Committee’s • Taking orders for canning peaches, tomatoes, cucumbers & more Marchand, has been going all out to get initiative to assemble a team of Wildfire Interface We stock jars, lids, pectin, bulk spices, salts, sugars, sweeteners... feedback from the community. community and board members to create The KDCFS has been asked to Air Conditioned There also was a field trip to Zwicky a reviewable Long Range Strategy within participate the Kaslo Wildfire Interface Road and South Fork blocks in May. a year that: Taskforce. 1) provides a long-term strategy to guide operations, in a plan that is Timber Harvesting in KDCFS Information understandable to the community; 2009 While you’re surfing the net, spend 2) aspires to long-term economic, The timber market is currently very a few minutes checking out the Kaslo ecological, and social viability; over-supplied. So far we haven’t logged & District Community Forest Society 3) involves community members in a single tree in 2009. However, there website. We’re always uploading the balancing the full range of forest values; are a few cut blocks that are planned for latest meeting minutes, financial reports, 4) provides spatially and temporally harvest in order to provide a minimal and planning maps. Just go to www. explicit guidance to forest managers; income for the year, address some forest kaslocommunityforest.org Look down 5) protects identified sensitive areas, health issues, and retrieve some wood the left side and along the top for menu ecosystems, habitats, and watersheds; from the Kemp fire area before it loses items. 6) creates a framework to monitor all its value. If you want to know more Of course, you can still contact us and assess progress and adapt practices about what logging is planned, contact by phone (250 353-9677) or mail us at as required; and our managers through the KDCFS office. P.O. Box 1360, Kaslo, BC V0G 1M0 7) is compliant with legal obligations. Our office is located in the Kemball We received a major grant from the Silviculture Memorial Building on the 2nd floor. Columbia Basin Trust State of the Basin 22,000 seedlings were planted on Office hours are Wednesdays, 9:00 am Initiative to help us with this project. A the cut-block above Shutty Bench. A to 4:30 pm (call to confirm). August 26, 2009 The Valley Voice LIVING 15 undertaken decades ago to augment grassy slough on your left side and Duck towards tiny dark bumps sticking out of and quick, but I did spend a lot of time Get Outta Town Creston area farmlands. There’s an Lake on your right. Both the slough and the water, which were the heads of turtles hissing over top of weeds and shaking elaborate maze of dykes, levees and lake become only marshes if Kootenay which then popped out of sight. The odd streaming greenery off my paddle blades. with channels which have caused the main Lake levels are drafted down through heron cruised by overhead en route to If you tipped over in this stuff you might Peter stem of the wide Kootenay River the dam controls west of Nelson. The a fishin’ hole and I suppose eagles and not drown but you might never really to remain contained and predictable water around here is only a metre or ospreys are nearby. escape either. Roulston while freeing up thousands of acres of two deep and although you can jam a But really, the place is called Duck I’m not sure if these lazy ducks fly fabulously rich bottomland. paddle into the gooey bottom, there is an Lake for a good reason. About every south for the winter of if they just goof From Creston the Lower Wynndel impenetrable weed layer that goes from minute there would be a great quacking off here all year long. Most of these Running with Road goes north beside the highway edge to centre and the paddle is draped commotion as yet another clutch of shallows likely freeze up tight but the the ducks but down on the flats. Right before in weeds on every stroke. ducks exploded from the shore. Ducks open stretches of Kootenay Lake lie I’m probably spending as much time Wynndel the Duck Lake Road pulls to Slipping the kayak through the paraded in platoons, flapped in flocks and just to the north. Duck Lake and nearby on the water this year as an average duck the left onto the flats and soon you turn grasses and rushes to the water got sorta quacked in glorious chorus. Ducks swam Leech Lake (yikes!) and the rich maze of would, so it seemed fitting that I should right on Channel (Duck Lake) Road. tricky as it became evident that I needed in loose formation, tight formation, in channels here are fun to visit and could make a trip to Duck Lake, near Creston, Immense long fields skirt the road with to get across a thick mat of greenery rows, in neat vees and even secretly be combined with a trip to Creston’s to visit the flocks. I find the simple little giant tractors dotting the far ends of long before I’d be floating, but stepping on underwater. I’ll bet every proud wing of Wildlife Centre and a stop at the museum nine-foot-long plastic kayaks I have are straight rows. Soft dust halos follow the the mat made it sink underfoot into that the duck empire is represented here in to learn about the dyking projects. safe, versatile, fast and easy to transport farmers around as they motor up and gooey grasping mud bottom. With some some capacity and in respective pecking Peter Roulston owns the Bicycle on or in any kind of vehicle. With my car, down endless cultivated rows. The open, deft paddle-pushes I got out onto the order. Make that quacking order. Hospital in New Denver and prefers ducks all I do is lay a sheet of blue ensolite foam flat nature of the land here is so full of open water to have a look around. So that day I ran with the ducks. well-done, with a little mustard. 358-2133. on the roof, invert the kayak on top and sweeping scenery that it’s easy to get lost I saw groups of pelicans posing They rule the roost here and they patrol use a couple of tie downs – no roof rack simply in the act of looking at so much thoughtfully, probably thinking of eating the pond, too. Down floated everywhere needed and easy to load and remove. in all directions. more fish. Tons of turtles zip around the in the air and water, and grassy knolls Duck Lake is one of the sprawling The Channel Road leads north for a odd openings in the weed beds where were packed flat by snoozing ducks backwaters of the great diversion and few kilometres and winds up as the top of you can look down to the soft, nutrient- and there was duck poop all over the land reclamation project that was a long dyke with the shallow waters of a rich bottom. Oftentimes I’d paddle place. Sometimes the kayaking was light LOMA Youth bring new ideas and are in a single school, although a club when students come here from abroad, Rotary unmatched energy that are crucial if clubs can encompass more than one school. a student from Nakusp experiences BUILDING are to stay close to their communities. Nakusp Secondary School has an Interact life in another country, not necessarily Minute – In order to communicate the values club. Each year, the club undertakes the country from which the incoming SUPPLIES and goals of Rotary to prospective two community service projects, one exchange student comes. For example, September is New young members, Rotary has a number of which fosters international goodwill. this year’s incoming exchange student Nakusp, BC Generation Month of programs for just about every age The hope is that the young people who comes from Denmark and the outgoing The Rotary Calendar designates group. Successful programs include take part in Interact will go on to become student is spending a year in Mexico. 250-265-3681 August as Membership Month and RYLA, the Rotary Youth Leadership Rotarians, people who devote time and Rotary is a club that understands that • LUMBER September as New Generation Month. Awards. Each year Rotary District 5080 energy to creating a world in which the future depends upon the energy and • SIDING The object lesson here is the importance (this includes Nakusp and area) holds a tolerance and goodwill are as close to us vision of its younger generations. • INSULATION of membership for the continuing leadership camp for 50 young people as the air we breathe. • ROOFING activity and strength of Rotary in its between the ages of 18 and 25. The first Another of Rotary’s calls to youth • DRYWALL ongoing practice of service above self. camp took place in 1983 at Deer Lake is the Rotary Youth Exchange in which • FLOORING Last issue, the Rotary Minute north of Spokane, but these days it takes a young person from another country • HARDWARE highlighted ways in which Rotary clubs place on the campus of Selkirk College spends time in this country. Of the three • GENERAL PAINT reach out to prospective members, in Castlegar. RYLA participants explore types of exchange that Rotary sponsors, • PLUMBING but often such outreach seeks people such topics as group dynamics, styles of the Nakusp club participates in the Long • ELECTRICAL who are the same age or older than leadership, goal-setting, critical thinking, Term Exchange. The young person • WOOD STOVES the average member of the club. This ethics, effective communication, and self- who comes to Nakusp will be between • WINDOWS/DOORS issue, we emphasize the importance of understanding. 15 and 19 years of age. They stay with Kaslo Building • SCAFFOLDING recruiting younger people. Obviously, Another program is Interact, a host families and attend the local high • ENGINEERED FLOORS the continuing health of any organization service club for people age 14 to 18. school. Over the years, students have Supplies depends upon the continuing ability Interact clubs are sponsored by individual come to Nakusp from Mexico, New For all of your gardening • ROOF TRUSSES • TOOL RENTALS of that organization to bring new and Rotary clubs, but they are self-governing Zealand, Brazil, Belgium, Thailand, and needs – we help build younger people onboard. and self-supporting. Often Interact clubs Denmark. Since this is an exchange, • AGRICULTURAL FEEDS gardens too • GARDENING SUPPLIES • GREENHOUSE temperature. Your manure pile should leaves. Comfrey leaves can be used as Mon - Sat – 8 am - 5 pm Gardening tips OPEN reach a temperature of 130° F and the a nutritious mulch or compost activator, 6521 Highway 31 • Kaslo pile must be turned often enough to but they can also be turned into a free 7 am - 5:30 Weekdays with Lawns to heat the entire pile. Temperatures can fertilizer for your tomatoes and other Phone: 353-7628 9 am - 5:00 Saturday Gardens be monitored with the help of a compost fruiting plants. Fax: 353-7740 with Jen Sibley thermometer. The reason for this is to 1. Harvest your comfrey. The Best Lumberyard In this column, we are following kill off any E. coli 0157:H7 that may be 2. Put the comfrey in a bucket with www.kaslobuilding.com in the Kootenays the work of the Kaslo area’s Lawns present in the manures. a lid. Stuff your comfrey leaves into the [email protected] We deliver! to Gardens team as they turn two 1. Fill one non-metal garbage can bucket – cram in as many as you can. lawns into gardens this season. Kaslo’s one-third full of well-cured manure (you 3. Put a brick or stone on top of the Lawns to Gardens program is funded can buy it in bags at any nursery). leaves to weigh them down. WRAPPING UP ANOTHER YEAR by Environment Canada’s Eco-Action 2. Add water to fill the can to the top. 4. Don’t add water. Many recipes Labour Day Weekend will be my final advertised opening for Community Funding Program. 3. Let it steep for three to four days. for comfrey tea advise adding water, the 2009 season. As always, it’s been fun, with a variety of With all this growing, the garden To keep the manure tea aerated, you can but when comfrey leaves rot in water, simple and complex repair jobs, and tons of parts, accessories might be a bit depleted of nutrients. The use a pond pump or simply give it a stir they make a horrible smell. If you don’t and bikes sold! BUT, while the riding remains great, the business soil could probably use some fertilizing. each day. add water, the leaves will still rot down. volume generally fades out now, so I’ll still be glad to help you, Organic fertilizers are very 4. Strain the mixture through 5. Put the lid on the bin to keep the if I’m around town... phone ahead for appointments. beneficial to the garden. They build up cheesecloth or other porous fabric into rain and bugs out. the organic content of the soil, which another container. Add any remaining 6. Wait six weeks. Comfrey leaves improves drainage and the ability of the solids to the garden or toss them into will take a few weeks to rot down – you soil to hold and release nutrients. the compost bin. can keep checking on the progress, but New Denver Fridays, Saturdays A simple way to have a beautiful 5. Dilute the remaining liquid with expect it to be about six weeks before 358-2133 10-6 pm and productive garden is to give it liquid water so it’s the colour of weak tea. they’re finished decomposing. fertilizer every six weeks or so. Manure, 6. Water your plants at the ground 7. Drain off the liquid. It will look a comfrey or compost teas work wonders level. Try not to get any of the solution little like a dark brown syrup and have Thousands of used Books in giving your garden a much needed on the leaves. very little odour. boost during the growing season. Here *Do not use on lettuce or other 8. Put the comfrey leaves in the and new & used CDs are some recipes: plants you will be directly eating. compost. MANURE TEA COMFREY TEA 9. Your comfrey liquid needs to be Your source for new & used CDs Manure tea is an inexpensive way Comfrey is a very valuable plant watered down 15:1 before use. It is high to produce your own organic fertilizer. to have in an organic garden because in potassium, and makes an excellent Plus a good selection of vintage vinyl All manures used in making manure it grows vigorously and can be used feed for flowers, tomatoes and peppers. tea should be well composted – not just to feed other plants. Comfrey has very TIP: Non-metal garbage cans, in terms of the length of time it has been deep roots that bring up nutrients from pond pumps and manure available Packrat Annie’s composting, but also in terms of the the subsoil, which are then stored in the at Kaslo Building Supplies. 411 Kootenay St. Nelson 354-4722 16 CLASSIFIED ADS The Valley Voice August 26, 2009 A nNOUNCEment pm, July & Aug., Centennial Park at the SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 10 am 1990 PROWLER 5th Wheel. Excellent Im n emoRIAm new gazebo or Knox Hall on rainy days. to 4 pm, Second Chance Animal Shelter condition. Easy pull, compact, comfortable. TED REITMEIER, August 30, 2007 FREE!!! (Sponsors: Slocan Lake Early presents its first annual Dog Rally and $5,000 obo 250-352-1781. Learning Society, Recreation Commission Family Fun Day for Kootenay dog lovers H eALTH God looked around his garden #6, Success by Six.) Aug. 27: Waldorf at Toad Rock Campground. Come find out YOGA AT THE DOMES - Saturday and found an empty place storytime with Lila. Info: Terri 358-2521. everything you need to know to keep your mornings 9:00 - 10:30. Everyone is He then looked down upon his earth ALL AGED CHILDREN are invited dog healthy and happy in the Kootenays. welcome to this Flow class - easy postures and saw your loving face to join the Summer Reading Club at the Local service providers and experts will inviting the body to open up and release its Nakusp Public Library! Children aged 8 - present information and demonstrations energy. Monday morning Flow 9-10:30 and He put his arms around you on grooming, obedience, doggy daycare, 13 are invited to Reader’s Theatre Monday Thursday afternoon Restorative 3:30 - 5:00. and lifted you to rest and Fridays from 11 -12:30. It’s all free and agility training, diet and much more! Silent Open to all levels all the time. Look forward His garden must be beautiful, it’s all fun! For more info: Nakusp Library auction, doggy photos, food, and music. to seeing you there! Madeleine (2475). he only takes the best 265-3363. Check it out! Bring your well-behaved dogs September FULL SPECTRUM BODY WORK COLIN’S GARAGE SALE – Tons of 5 for a dog day to remember! Toad Rock offers deep tissue and stress reduction He knew that you were suffering, stuff! More stuff every time. BUS FOR Campground is 45 minutes from Nelson, treatments in the privacy of your own he knew you were in pain We are delighted to announce that Caitlin SALE! August 29 and 30, 10 am. 305 Union along the north shore between Balfour and home. For additional info and to book And knew that you would Perry completed her bachelor degree in (Orchard), New Denver. Ainsworth. Call Second Chance Animal appointments please call 358-6808. Environmental Studies as well as Political DONA POSTPARTUM DOULA training, Shelter 250 352-2228 for more info. H eLP wANTED never get well on earth again Science from the University of Victoria. October 23-26 in Nelson (www.dona.org). APPLICATIONS FOR THE Kootenay WRITERS/PHOTOGRAPHERS Caitlin was a student at Lucerne School Artisans Market He saw your path was difficult, Early bird rate before Aug. 31/09. Contact accepted now until WANTED to work on a casual basis for from K to 12. he closed your tired eyes Gina (250) 352-5895, gina.sanche@gmail. August 31. Hosted by the Nelson & District the Valley Voice. Please contact us at 250- He whispered to you “Peace be thine” Mark and Dianne (Hoot Owl) Perry com. Arts Council; email [email protected] or 358-7218 or [email protected]. B OuSINESS pportunities THISTLEDOWNE: ASPEN SWITZER, visit www.ndac.ca. L iveSTOCK and gave you wings to fly MAKE A DIFFERENCE with a cup WANT TO START YOUR OWN Jessa Koerber and Jesse Lee blend old KOOTENAY MOBILE POULTRY time and contemporary music with their of coffee! On September 17 gather your When we saw you sleeping BUSINESS? Community Futures ABATTOIR now operating in Salmo! seamless harmonies. Saturday, Sept. 12, friends or co-workers for coffee and make so calm and free of pain, offers business counselling and start-up We’ve been operating in Salmo since Vallican Whole; Advance $12 Door $15, a donation to support the more than 70,000 We would not wish you back to earth information. Appointments available in July, and will continue until October. Take Available at Jennie’s, Eddy’s, or online: British Columbians living with Alzheimer’s Nakusp and New Denver. Contact Farhana advantage of this opportunity to have your to suffer once again Aspenswitzer.com. Doors/drinks 7 pm; disease by hosting a Coffee Break. For Dumont at 265-3674, ext. 205 or email chickens and turkeys slaughtered in a fully [email protected]. Concert 8 pm. information call Jenna White 604-742- You’ve left us precious memories, 4915 toll free 1-800-667-3742 or jwhite@ licenced facility with government inspector C fTaRD o hanks MUSIC @ THE CUP AND SAUCER on site. Turkeys not to be over 20 lbs; birds your love will be our guide NATASHA SMITH would like to thank Café, Silverton. If you missed the talented alzheimerbc.org. You live on through your children, Fr o rENT are to consume water only (no feed) for 24 all that supported her at the opening of Dominique Fraissard last time he played hours before slaughtering. Gerry: 250-489- and you’re always by our side her new Gallery in Passmore. Now open @ The Cup then it’s your lucky day. NEW DENVER, 811 Kildare Street. 3 5798 or David Gooch: 250-551-5906; Julie: Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5 or by appointment: Dominique will be performing on Sunday bed, 2 bath. Centrally located near lake and 250-357-9426. Located 2 kms outside of It broke our hearts to lose you, 250-226-6878. Sept 6 at 7:30 pm. Check him out http:// school. Available immediately. $800/month Salmo towards Creston. From Creston, turn but you did not go alone C omiNG events www.myspace.com/dominiquefraissard. + util. References required. 250-358-7986. left on Connie Mill Road. At T intersection, For part of us went with you NEW DENVER FRIDAY MARKET SLOCAN PARK’S Jules Delaney will SPACIOUS TWO-BDRM SUITE in turn right and it’s ¼ mile down on the right. on the day god called you home. happens every Friday, June through show his drawings at the Hidden Garden Silverton on main floor of duplex, 616 Hunter N oTICES Gallery Aug. 26-31. Reception Fri. Aug. Street. Quiet area, one minute to lakeshore. September, 10 am to 2 pm. Locally grown FOR INFORMATION ON AA OR I Miss You. 28, 7 pm: Michel Genier on 12-string guitar. All facilities, excellent woodstove, covered produce, flowers and herbs with a unique ALANON MEETINGS contact Therese Jules calls his show Egyptian Yoga. parking. $580/mo. N/S, N/P. Available August selection of Kootenay artisans wares. Info: 358-7904; John 265-4924; Tonio 358-7158; Your loving wife, children, and GLASS ARTIST Christie McPhee comes 15, 2009. Call Ernst Gerwig, 1-250-358-2283. 250-358-7733. Dave 353-2658; Joan 355-2805; Dan 359- grandchildren to the Hidden Garden Gallery Sept. 2 to 7, Fr o sALE WINLAW FARMERS’ MARKET, 7817; Bill 226-7705. 10 am to 3 pm. Reception: Fri. Sept. 4, 7 - 9 Sundays 10 – 2. Opens May 31. Vendors 17.5’ OPEN BOW fiberglass 115 HP DRUMMER BOY FOODS since 1985. pm, with music by Tristan Moore. See this wanted, call Kim 226-7862 or Sam 226- Evinrude and trailer. Running condition. Mobile meat and seafood truck service to KOOTENAY RAISED CONTRACTING Slocan Valley artist’s beautiful glass vessels, Must sell. $2500 obo. 250-358-2718. Kaslo, BC 6942. your door. Arrives September 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 New Construction, Timber Framing, Renovations, jewelry and sculptures. Stones Throw Glass CREATIVE ARTS IN THE PARK (New MUST SELL – 5th WHEEL. 1986 24’ Corsair Labour Day weekend. Call collect 1-604- Design, Outbuildings, Decks, Cabins, Eco-Friendly House, www.stonesthrowglasshouse.com, Denver): Summer fun for parents and Custom Supreme 5th wheel trailer. Good 541-1313. Journeyman Carpenter • Call Today children ages 0-6. Thursdays, 11am-12:30 250-226-7156. condition. Asking $3500 obo. Call 250-358-2866. 250-353-2614 BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUTOMOTIVE • SMALL MOTORS • MACHINE SHOP Caribou Service 24 Hr Towing and Recovery WEST KOOTENAY (250) 265-3191 Auto Repairs & Tires MACHINE SHOP Auto Parts 915 Front Street Nelson, BC V1L 4C1 5549 Frontage Road SALES & SERVICE (Railway Side Access) Burton, BC 98 - 1st Street, Nakusp • 265-4911 General Machining OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK • welding repairs • full service Parts Repaired or CHAINSAWS TRIMMERS and & repair • licenced technician • Remanufactured • Stihl • Homelite radiator repairs & service • mobile • Husqvarna • Stihl • Toro service available • fast, friendly Shop Phone/Fax MOWERS • Husqvarna 24 hour towing • Snapper SMALL ENGINES 250-352-2123 • Toro • Tecumseh 1007 hwy 23, nakusp • Lawnboy • Briggs & Stratton ph: 265-4577 Dave Smith Owner/Machinist NAKUSP GLASS COMPUTER INDUSTRIES 201 Broadway - Repairs Your Friendly neighbourhood Mechanic P 265-3252 •Automotive Electrical Specialist •BC Certified Mechanic almer - Upgrades The clear choice for • Certified Vehicle Inspector •Small Engine Certified Computer - Consulting all your glass needs! (250) 353-2800 • 8845 Hwy 31 • Kaslo S Microsoft Certified Phone:ervices 355-2235 Systems Engineer Slocan Auto & This space could be yours for [email protected] $10.00 + GST per issue. BCAA Towing Truck Repairs 111 Mcdonald Drive, Nelson, BC 24 hour towing Call 358-7218 or email: ph 250-352-3191 BCAA, Slocan, BC [email protected] Nakusp 265-4406 [email protected] • www.mainjet.ca 355-2632 for details FLORIST JEWELRY RECYCLING CLEANING Jo’s Jewelry MOUNTAIN VALLEY STATION Fern’s Custom Work and Repair in BOTTLE DEPOT Now delivering to New Denver Silver and Gold, by Appointment Slocan City • 355-2245 & Silverton on Saturdays! 358-2134 Open MON - SAT 9-5 Beside Slocan Park Service Call me and we can arrange anything! Business Classified Ads start at $10.00 New Denver, Goldsmith Jo-Anne Barclay 2976 Highway 6, Slocan Park KASLO: Phone/Fax: 1-250-353-7474 Your “Bottle Drive” Specialists Call 358-7218 for details August 26, 2009 The Valley Voice CLASSIFIED ADS 17 O bITUARY nephews, close relatives and treasured with Gus of being awarded “Citizens of the P R O O F R E A D E R / W R I T E R Two injured in Burton crash friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Year.” In 2003 they returned to Kamloops AVAILABLE. Editors clean up typos submitted by Nakusp RCMP Wilhelm & Katherina Goebel. to be more central to family. and grammatical gaffes in publications, Two people were seriously injured Winnie was born on a farm near Winnie was an unselfish person who making you look professional and credible. August 20 when their vehicle veered Neudorf, Saskatchewan on June 26, 1934. loved unconditionally, a friend to everyone, Green Words Writing and Editing will into a ditch and struck a culvert. During her elementary years she had to milk and willing to help all those in need. She research, write and proofread books, two cows and walk four miles to and from devoted her heart, her life and her love to magazines, newspapers, newsletters, Nakusp RCMP say a 21-year- school each day. At the young age of 14 being a wife, a mother and a grandmother websites, brochures, reports, funding old Nakusp man and an 18-year-old she had to quit school and help in the family and will be greatly missed. applications etc. More than 20 years Kelowna woman were heading north grocery store. She moved with her parents The Reverend Father Derrick Cameron experience. Master’s degree + training by on Hwy 6 about eight kilometres north and siblings to Enderby in 1954. There she will conduct a memorial service on Monday, Editors’ Association of Canada. Contact of Burton when the crash occurred. met the love of her life, Gus, and they were August 31, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady Anne at [email protected] or 250- The Nakusp fire department road married in 1956. Shortly thereafter they of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 635 358-2666, http://green-words.ca. rescue crew and the ambulance crew moved to Albert Canyon where Gus worked Tranquille Road, Kamloops following W aNTED for CP Rail and they began their family. In cremation. INSULATORS WANTED for private responded, along with the RCMP. The 1959 they moved to Rosebery where they In lieu of flowers, donations may be museum. Prefer large quantity or collections couple were taken to Arrow Lakes WINNIFRIED (Winnie) ELSA resided in the old railway house on Slocan made to the Salvation Army in memory of from telephone and railroad pole lines. Hospital and were later air-lifted to STANKOVEN Lake. In 1969 Gus’ work took the family Winnie. Arrangements in care of Personal 250-539-5937. Kelowna.Their vehicle, a 1996 Honda June 26, 1934 – August 21, 2009 to Enderby where they resided until 1984. Alternative Funeral Services, 250-546-7237. R eAL eSTATE Prelude, was extensively damaged. It is with great sadness that we announce While there, Winnie loved spending time P eTS 43 ACRES UPPER ARROW LAKE. at home raising her five children which Police say alcohol does not the passing of our loving wife, mother and FROG PEAK PET RESORT – brand 1,000’ lakefront, creek, water rights, public appear to be involved and they are grandmother. She leaves behind her loving included spending many hours at the arena new facility – five indoor/outdoor road, gentle slope. 250-369-2281. www. still investigating what caused the car husband, Gus, of 53 years and five children: and ballpark, doing ceramics, canning fruit kennels. 2-acre, fenced adventure kootenayproperty.com. son, Bill (Lorna) Stankoven - grandchildren and vegetables and looking after and loving park. On leash excursions. Owner to leave the highway. Christina, Devin, Brennan & Garrett of her family. experienced vet assistant. 250-226-7660. S lOCAN VALLEY Recreation Victoria; daughter, Brenda (Dave) Jones - In 1984 Gus was transferred to [email protected] FALL LEISURE GUIDE IS NOW OUT - And in all valley stores and mailboxes. Did grandchildren Amanda, Jeff & Michelle of Kamloops with CP Rail where they resided www.frogpeakpetresort.com. you get yours? Revelstoke; son, Larry (Franca) Stankoven until retirement in 1991. In 1992 they Sr e viCES BEAR COUNTRY DRAWING - With Evelyn Kirkaldy, Sat. Sept. 12 - grandchildren Amy, Amber, Steven & moved to a beautiful lakefront home on the RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL NATIVE PLANT WALK FOR WOMEN - With Shanoon Bennett, Sun. Sept. 13 Samuel of Enderby; daughter, Linda (Fred) Arrow Lakes in Nakusp. Here Win spent SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: CHAINSAW BASICS - With Clarke Smith, Sat. Sept. 19 Iadarola - grandchildren Eric, Jenna & many hours enjoying the simple things of “Serving EDIBLE VALLEY WALK – Sun. Sept. 20 Melissa of Kamloops; son, Wes (Deana) life including the lake and mountain views, the Valley” 7 days/wk, 24-hr. All-Around Stankoven - grandchildren Logan & Macie rock painting, playing the organ, and knitting Septic Services, Don Brown (250) 354- CORE HUNTER TRAINING - Sept. 19/20, Winlaw School of Kamloops. She also leaves behind (not only for family and friends but also for 3644, emergency 352-5676. POSSESSION & ACQUISITION LICENSE- Sept. 26/27, Winlaw School one brother, Leonard (Audrey) Goebel third world countries). While in Nakusp ROGAN ELECTRIC Residential, TRACKING ESSENTIALS FOR HUNTERS - With Chris Morasky, Mon. Sept. 28 of Enderby and one sister, Norma (Nick) she received a lifetime membership with the commercial, industrial wiring. Local YOGA FOR TWOS - With Eliza Gooderham, Sun. Sept. 27 Kucher of Kamloops; along with nieces, Nakusp Seniors and in 1998 shared honours references available. All work guaranteed. 250-226-0008 “We get the job done.” 353-9638. BUSINESS DIRECTORY RESTAURANT/WINE & BEER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Winlaw Brew-Op Wholistic Midwife Wine & Beer Making Kits • Lana Knoll • Colour/B&W Laser Printing/Copying • Digital Photography to satisfy all budgets! Word processing • Scanning • Faxing • Binding • Laminating 250-353-2213 Specialty Coffees, Teas, Take-Home Kits, or Brew it with Us! CUSTOM CARDS • BROCHURES • CALENDARS • NEWSLETTERS [email protected] Open Tuesday - Sunday The best selection of photo cards of local views anywhere U-Brews and Kits for Home Honouring natural childbirth through nourish- Open 11:00 to 6:00 Tues. to Sat. 1007 Josephine St. (Box 298), New Denver 9 am - 4 pm ing body, mind and spirit, and by embracing • Open Every Day Ph. 358-2435 [email protected] Fax 358-2607 Main St. New Denver 358-2381 Nakusp 265-4701 5972 Cedar Creek Road, Winlaw • 226-7328 family and community.

The For all your ick’s Lemon Creek Apple Tree • Zack Graphics & Inks • Lodge & Campground Sandwich Shop insurance N lace Year-round facility Printer Sales ~ Discount Inkjet Cartridges Licensed Restaurant Soup, Sandwiches & Desserts Photo Papers ~ Guaranteed Inkjet refills HUB INTERNATIONAL needs P eBay Marketing ~ Digitial Design Open Thurs - Sun 358-2691 Barton 265-3631 SUMMER HOURS Mon. - Fri. 7 A.M. - 4 P.M. 5 PM - 8 PM 250-358-2111 • [email protected] INSURANCE 1-800-665-6010

tfn Sat. 11 A.M. - 4 P.M. 7 am - 10 PM 1-877-970-8090 612 Josephine St. • Box 292 • New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 BROKERS Seven Days a Week! Passmore QUALITY PIZZA anytime! Laboratory Ltd. 265-4880 Water Testing • Flow Measurements RECREATION Air Conditioned Non-Smoking Beside Slocan Park Service CAEAL certified to test drinking water 2976 Highway 6, Slocan Park We’re in the Valley at: 1-250-226-7339 93-5th Ave. Nakusp Jennifer & Tony Yeow [email protected]

REAL ESTATE THE RIDE SAYS IT ALL PAULA CONRAD Tammy Peitzsche Ph: 359-7111 Fax: 359-7587 HOME: (250) 358-2707 “Your Valley Realtor” - Competence www.playmorpower.com - Integrity Selkirk Realty 265-3635 - Results E-mail: [email protected] Free Market Evaluation Website: www.royallepage.ca/selkirkrealty [email protected] HEALTH Free Consultation Playmor Junction Hwy 6 & 3A 250 365-9640 1043 Playmor Hand & Soul Healing Centre Chiropractor, Larry Zaleski, D.C. Mondays & Fridays - Silverton GROCERY • HEALTH FOOD Every other Wednesday in Winlaw or Nakusp Counsellor/Healing Facilitator Slocan Village Market Sue Mistretta, M.A., CCC. www.jonesboysboats.com Re-AwakeningHealth Centre 358-2177 Silverton & Winlaw Bosun Hall Ainsworth, British Columbia Groceries, fresh produce, fresh meat, • Health Products, healing sessions For all occasions with 4080 Hwy 31 N Agency Liquor, organic foods, • New Age cards & books Stone Massage • Deep Tissue in-store deli, in-store bakery. Salt Glows • Mud Wraps & More rates to suit your needs. Call: 1-877-552-6287 • Sensual products¶¶ (250) 353-2550 Fax (250) 353-2911 Open 7 days/week, 9 am - 8 pm ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ Rentals of tables, chairs, Slocan, BC • ph:355-2211 • fax: 355-2216 320 Broadway St. NAKUSP 265-3188 MASSAGE dishes. Bev 358-7771 or myofascial release • deep tissue massage • relaxation massage [email protected] Susan L. Yurychuk • 250-358-6804 Ann’s Natural Foods By Appointment Only • New Denver HARBERCRAFT Ann Bunka Your Local Grocer Kootenay Restorative MASSAGE THERAPIES - 358-2552 - New Denver Silverton Myofascial, Swedish, Lymphatic, Joint Play, Craniosacral, Justice Visceral, Somatoemotion, Chakras, Nutrition etc. 358-2443 358-7292 working toward Lester Koeneman 805 Kildare St., New Denver MTA rates (Low income consideration) restoring balance also MSP, WCB, ICBC & care plans Phone 265-3128 or Garth R. Hunter, R.M.T. and healthy communication in Advertise in the Valley Voice. It pays!!! Slocan Health Clinic - Thursdays our communities 24-hour Fax 265-4808 Call 358-7218 for details • email: [email protected] 250-358-2364 • Mobile & Office [email protected] Broadway St. Nakusp 18 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice August 26, 2009 Tickets on sale now for Slocan Valley Lions Club pig roast submitted School, support for school programs School. $15 for adults, $10 for youth under Kootenay-Slocan Lion member. For The fifth bi-annual Slocan Valley at WE Graham, Winlaw School, The festivities will start at 5 12 while children under six eat for more information call 355-2469, Community Pig Roast is scheduled Brent Kennedy and the Whole pm with dinner at 6 pm. Tickets are free. Tickets are available from any 359-7489 or 226-7476. for September 12 at Slocan Park Hall. Only 100 tickets have been printed. Mural project brings students together at Mt. Sentinel Secondary School Every other year, the Kootenay- by Jan McMurray Ihlen. Local professional muralists, Tyler lighting and shading details. Kalesnikoff was painted on. The paint was purchased Slocan Lions organize the popular There’s a mural in the courtyard Taves and Stephen Skolka of Canadian and Nelson Home Hardware donated the with funds from Café She, a student-run full course dinner to raise funds for at Mt. Sentinel Secondary School, and Murals, came in to help the students with six large wooden panels that the mural café at the school. use in Slocan Valley communities. every student at the school had a hand Legendary Meats’ Dave Anderson in its creation last year. supplies and roasts the pig, while The mural is a painting of a Lion members prepare the other huge tree, roots and all. Its leaves are foods. Roasting the pig is an all-day represented by the handprints of all Mt. event and is a sight and experience Sentinel students, as well as the students in itself. who will be new to the school in the In past years, the funds generated 2009/10 year. by the event have gone towards “We are all part of the tree and we the purchase of first responder have stable roots,” said Karee-Ann equipment for local fire departments, Stuart, child and youth care worker at scholarships at Mt. Sentinel High the school, to explain the idea behind the mural. ‘The Hands of Time’ mural was Nakusp Taxi conceptualized by Stuart and Tara Students entering Mt. Sentinel in the 2009/10 school year added their handprints to the ‘Hands of Time’ mural during Thom, who spent six months shadowing an orientation day at the high school on June 23. 250-265-8222 Stuart as part of her social work studies Pick up and Delivery at Selkirk College. Aliens among us? Yes, and they are gaining ground Let us get it for you “We thought art would be a good submitted biological experts to learn about SIFCo’s invasive alien plants is an important medium to bring everyone at the school On August 30, the Slocan Integral work on this issue and what you can do aspect of SIFCo’s commitment to the • Auto parts • Groceries Forestry Co-operative (SIFCo) is hosting to help manage invasive alien plants. bio-diversity of our environment. • Pharmacy • Cigarettes together,” said Stuart. “The project gave Tara the opportunity to connect with an opportunity to learn about the risks of SIFCo is currently engaged in Join SIFCo from 10 am to 2 pm on • Take out food the spread of invasive alien plants and an invasive alien plants management August 30 at the Spicer Center in Winlaw Just let your local business know your needs everyone in the school and to leave and we will deliver them to you. something behind.” strategies for their management. project which covers all of its forest to learn which plants are identified as Alcoholic beverages until 11:00 pm Two students designed and painted Join SIFCo’s board of directors, service roads, ranging from Lebahdo alien invasive and why they pose a threat the mural – Sarah-Jane Lack and Jessica its invasive alien plant crew, and local Flats to Red Mountain. Managing to our wilderness. BUSINESS DIRECTORY CONSTRUCTION • HOME • GARDEN EQUIPMENT RENTAL HALL LUMBER COMPLETE SALES SERVICE AND & BUILDING SUPPLIES COLES RENTALS Open Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat HEATERS (PROPANE & ELECTRIC) INSTALLATION 10 am to 5 pm PLATE TAMPERS, JUMPING JACKS, REBAR • Registered Septic System PHONE 250-269-0043 YOUR VALLEY COMFORT AND BLAZE KING DEALER designer and installer • BENDER JACKHAMMERS, HAMMER DRILLS, SPECIALIZING IN WOOD/ELECTRIC, WOOD/OIL AND Find us at 280 Lower Inonoaklin Rd. CONCRETE MIXERS, CONCRETE SAWS, • Ready Mix Concrete • Edgewood, BC TILECUTTERS, BLOCKCUTTERS, SCAFFOLDING, WOOD/GAS COMBINATION FURNACES • Lock Blocks • Drain Rock • Certified • Insured Window FLOOR SANDERS, NAILERS - ALL TYPES, • Road Crush • Sand & Gravel • LM ROTARY LAZER TRANSIT, GENERATORS, • Dump Trucks • Excavator • Washing Gutter WATER PUMPS, COMPRESSORS, INSULATED • Crusher • Coloured Concrete • Cleaning TARPS, PRESSURE WASHERS, ROTO TILLER, ICF Building Products • Site Preparation • • Spring Cleaning • Home Detailing PROPERTY PIN LOCATOR, CHIPPER/SHREDDER, Slocan City, BC • (250) 355-0088 Box 1001, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R0 • House Prepping • Painting GAS POST HOLE DIGGER, WOODSPLITTER website: www.kootenayfurnace.com “We provide Star Service” Ph. 265-4615 • [email protected] Call now for your free consultation! ...AND MUCH MORE! email: [email protected] 1-888-289-4731 265-0241 PHONE 358-2632 P&L Flooring Sales 1-888-358-2632 JEMS Propane Ltd. KF PowerVac 265-9955 Installation and maintenance Duct Cleaning & Duct Sanitizing Locally owned & operated in Burton Serving the Arrow & Slocan Lakes areas Local: 355-2485 • Toll-free: 1-888-652-0088 Hundreds of styles to BAKERY email: [email protected] choose from!! Sappho’s Bakery Peter’s New & Used Windows & More Rear, 309 Kildare St. New Denver Sales & Installations Open Tues-Sat. Closed Sun-Mon. • Energy Efficient Vinyl & Wood Windows • Pizza, Fresh Bread Daily • Residential Installations & Renovations/Upgrades • 358-2119 call Jim Berrill • Wooden & Metal Doors • Peter Demoskoff • Cell: 250-608-0505 (250) 359-5922 Tel: 250-399-4836 • Fax: 250-399-4831 Willow Home Gallery Meat Cutting Tradesman Electric Legendary Meats BOOKS commercial • residential Kitchen • Bed • Bath • Walls new construction • renovations with Kootenay Artisans Bulk - Beef, Pork, Buffalo Karin’s Book Basket Reliable friendly service Beautiful. Practical. Affordable. and Sausage Sales New and Used Books Free Estimates Call Steve 226-7163 429 Front Street, Kaslo 250-353-2257 Custom Cutting & Sausage Making, Karin: 250-505-7810 Curing & Smoking of Bacons & Hams J.C. Roofing Company Crescent Bay Located at: 1277 Hwy 6 For all your roofing needs Spring & Summer Hours: Crescent Valley Serving the Arrow and Slocan Lakes Construction Ltd. Open Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 16 years of professional installations Eric Waterfield — Construction 9 am till 5 pm WCB • All work fully guaranteed We also install Soffit and Vinyl Siding Nakusp, BC • Ph. 250 265-3747 • Fx. 250 265-3431 Phone: 226-7803 For your free estimate, Call • Email [email protected] 2826 Hwy 6 • Slocan Park ACCOUNTANT Curtis Roe at 250-265-9087 Oso Renewable Energy Mark Adams FOR ALL YOUR Empowering you to harvest green, free, locally sourced energy! This space could be yours for Solar Hot Water, Solar Electric, Microhydro $10.00 + GST per issue. Certified General Accountant CONSTRUCTION PROPANE NEEDS Back-up power - Design and Installation FOUNDATIONS • FRAMING Call 358-7218 or email: ROOFING • RENOVATIONS A capital Investment with reliable returns P.O. Box 279 BUS. 250-358-2411 359-7373 Oh so durable tools for a secure energy future Experienced Professionals [email protected] New Denver, BC 1-800-471-5630 Kip Drobish (250) 358-2660 V0G 1S0 H. & L. MANCIA CONSTRUCTION • PO BOX 97 • for details NAKUSP, BC • V0G 1R0 • PHONE: 250-265-4525 Your local bulk dealer & service centre www.OsoSolar.com August 26, 2009 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 19 September brings great outdoor programs in the Slocan Valley submitted Shanoon Bennett for two different you’ll learn about what’s growing in offered in Winlaw with Ron Ready. series of free walking days throughout Just what does a chanterelle native plant walks. First there’s a low the fall and how to identify, gather • If you’re wanting to know the fall. Three locations, three look like? How do I keep my saw elevation ‘Plant Walk for Women,’ and handle mushrooms such as how to cut wood safely this fall, join different times during the week and sharp? What exactly can I make with focusing on plants beneficial for all chanterelles, pine and lobster. Clarke Smith of the Timber Frame a great instructor to lead the way – it’ll rosehips? ages of a woman’s life. Later the • New this year, Chris Morasky of Company as he hosts a knowledge- be a great tool for getting and staying This fall, Slocan Valley whole family can enjoy the ever- Primal Pathways Wilderness School filled day on working with chainsaws. in shape. Recreation will host a series of classes popular ‘Edible Plant Walk’ as they spends a day teaching ‘Tracking • For something a bit different For more information on any to answer these questions and more. climb a little higher to discover a wide Essentials for Hunters.’ If you’re a why not start the month by joining of these programs, please check Whether you want to know a little or range of native plants. new or experienced hunter, or just Evelyn Kirkaldy as she leads out Slocan Valley Recreation’s Fall a lot, they’re fortunate enough to have • At the end of the month, Doug want to know how to identify wildlife, experienced and novice artists on Leisure Guide, due out the first week resource people just itching to share McBride & Tyson Ehlers will lead this program is high recommended. It ‘Bear Country Drawing.’ of September. You can also call 250- their knowledge. their annual fall mushroom walk. also compliments the CORE Hunter • Thanks to a grant from WalkBC, 226-0008 or email slocanvalleyrec@ • Starting in early September, join From their extensive experience Training and PAL program being Slocan Valley Recreation will host a rdck.bc.ca. Hidden Garden Gallery’s upcoming shows feature ‘Egyptian Yoga’ and blown glass submitted individuals in the crowds and medinas creations at the gallery September Pyrex,” says McPhee. most of my inspiration comes from the Jules Delaney from Slocan Park would seem to blur disproportionately 2-7. Every day except Friday, she “I use an oxygen/propane torch to glass itself and many pieces are formed will have his first show, drawings out the corners of my eyes and thus will demonstrate her glass blowing achieve the high heats needed to melt without a specific result in mind.” enigmatically called ‘Egyptian Yoga,’ began the unveiling of ‘Egyptian techniques in the garden. A reception tubes and rods of clear and coloured McPhee started her business, Stones at New Denver’s Hidden Garden Yoga.’ See the originals at Hidden with music by Tristan Moore, and borosilicate into vessels, jewelry and Throw Glass House, a couple of years Gallery August 26-31. Garden Gallery!” Michel Genier will refreshments, will be held September sculpture which are then annealed in ago in Passmore. To see samples of her “The first time I was in Egypt, play 12-string guitar at the reception, 4 from 7 to 9 pm. a kiln. As I was born and raised on art, go to www.stonesthrowglasshouse. cameras were not that common August 28 at 7 pm. “My work is created by a process Vancouver Island, a lot of my work is com, 250-226-7156. and I did notice that whenever one Slocan Valley glass artist Christie known as lampworking, using ocean-themed, while a lot is inspired Gallery hours are 10 to 3, and was ceremoniously used certain McPhee will display her colourful borosilicate or ‘hard glass,’ similar to by the mountains of the Kootenays. But admission is by donation. Friends bare their scalps for Nakusp woman’s breast cancer treatment expenses by Katrine Campbell Union in New Denver held a hot million towards innovative cancer with breast cancer, and since then On August 27, the three will be Local fundraising efforts for dog and bake sale July 3, collecting research, screening initiatives and has undergone a mastectomy and is taking pledges in front of the Nakusp cancer research have been much in $896.47 for cancer research. patient programs that will not only undergoing aggressive chemotherapy Overwaitea, and recruiting anyone the news lately. The Home Hardware in New benefit those suffering from breast and radiation in Kelowna. To help else who is brave enough to collect In June Katy Varaleau of Denver took in more than $900 by cancer, but all women’s cancers. pay her travel and other expenses pledges and get shaved. Vancouver, formerly of Silverton hosting a barbecue July 24 so Beth Now there is a fundraiser in her friend Pattie Adam, her daughter For more information, call Nicole (Red Mountain), raised more than Thompson could take part in the Nakusp, not for research but to help Nicole, and Nicole’s friend Jenn Scott Marcolli at 265-4910, Adam at 265- $2,700 by riding her bike 200 August 15-16 Weekend to End Breast a woman with breast cancer pay all are taking pledges and will shave their 9997 or Scott at 265-3003. You can kilometres from Vancouver to Seattle Cancer walk. the bills associated with treatment. heads October 3. The deed will by also check out the Marcolli Family in the Ride to Conquer Cancer. The walk is Canada-wide, but Less than two months ago, done by Tracy from Shaggyz, who Fundraiser page on Facebook’s The Kootenay Savings Credit the BC event alone raised almost $3 Megan Marcolli was diagnosed has volunteered her expertise. Events section. Kaslo chosen as host community for 2010 Katimavik program by Jan McMurray Kaslo was not chosen back then, because of that level of interest and Katimavik organizers were not sure katimavik-bcyk.org. Kaslo has been chosen as a but Lang says, “We saw a lot of support for hosting the program.” they had enough interest for a viable The group is also looking for a host community for the Katimavik enthusiasm for the program, and Geography was also a factor in project separate from Trail. 3- to 5-bedroom house that would program. also saw that Kaslo is a vibrant and Kaslo being chosen over Creston and A Katimavik crew of young accommodate 12 people, from “We are very pleased to have beautiful community that would Rossland, the other two communities people aged 17 to 21 will spend December 1, 2009 through August chosen this community,” said offer our participants an interesting in the running for Katimavik January to June 2010 doing volunteer 2010. However, if all goes well in Pamela Lang, Regional Director at experience.” program next year. Lang explained work for non-profit groups in Kaslo. Kaslo for this first six-month project, Katimavik. This year, Lang says Kaslo that Kaslo is closer to the existing Non-profit organizations Katimavik Regional Director Pamela Lang visited Kaslo a few years quickly showed that its enthusiasm Katimavik communities of Nelson, interested in working with the Lang says, “I would anticipate that ago, when Katimavik first began for hosting Katimavik had not Castlegar and Trail than is Creston. Katimavik crew are invited to we may be favourable to a longer operating in the West Kootenay. wavered. “Kaslo became our choice And Rossland is so close to Trail that contact the organization at info@ relationship with the community and Burton Fuel Management Project to commence soon the landlord.” by Jan McMurray comes as no surprise to residents. The project will provide three and thinning out the forest to lower Next Valley Voice The Burton Fuel Management A fire started in the middle of this months of work for five people. the density. It will be mostly dead and Project is scheduled to begin area last year, and thankfully was Since the project is funded by the Job dying trees that are removed. “From Deadline: September 15. extinguished very quickly. Opportunities Program, successful a distance, the stand won’t look a The area to be treated is 12 Jesper Nielsen of True North applicants must be unemployed whole lot different, but up close, September 4, hectares of RDCK fee simple land, Forestry, the project proponent, resource workers. it should look really nice – really just east of the Burton townsite. This reported that 10 applications were Nielsen says the project will cleaned up,” he said. 2009 area was identified as a number one received in response to the job posting focus on cleaning up the forest floor Wood harvested will be donated priority area in Burton’s community for the project. Hiring decisions will to reduce surface fuels, pruning to the Burton Community Hall Board wildfire protection plan, which be made by September 1. branches to cut down on ladder fuels, for firewood fundraisers. New Denver Fruit Harvesting Project looking for volunteers by Jan McMurray double the number of trees over With the plums ripening, the purchased – bins, two ladders (10’ and The Community Fruit Harvesting last year’s 60 – and I have no doubt project is in full swing and Lillies is 12’), and a steam juicer (particularly Project in the north Slocan Valley has we’ll do it,” said Bree Lillies, project busy organizing picks. She advises good for cherries because it gets rid registered over 100 trees that need coordinator. She said there were 19 people who want to register their of the worms). The next purchase picking, and is looking for volunteers volunteers last year, and 22 so far this trees to call her right away. will be a dehydrator, reports Lillies. to help out. year. “We could use more volunteers The Fruit Tree Project also Lillies says she gets calls from “My goal for this year is to for sure.” lends out the equipment they have people wanting to borrow the community apple press, but it belongs Call for participation in Rotary exchange to Spain to the GRUBS gardening group, not WOOD PRESERVERS LTD. submitted to serve as goodwill ambassadors mandatory health insurance, pre-trip the Fruit Harvesting Project. BUYERS OF CEDAR If you’re between 25 and 40 while learning about another country medical checkups and vaccinations, A workshop on dehydrating and and have been practicing your through visits to farms, schools, as well as travel expenses during one or two canning bees are being & PINE POLES occupation for at least two years, industrial plants, professional offices the interview and pre-trip training planned for the fall – watch for details Mike Casey cell 344-8477 the Rotary Club wants to send you and government offices. Participants sessions in Spokane. coming soon. Offering planning, management to Spain. will learn about the practices, The applicants (who can’t be and sales for Woodlot Licences Call Bree Lillies at 358-7225 to and Private Land Owners. Nakusp Rotary has put out a expectation sand outcomes of their Rotarians, related to Rotarians, or volunteer, register your trees or to call for participants in a ‘group vocations in a different culture. employees of Rotary) will be chosen borrow equipment. P.O. Box 4, study exchange’ to take place next Rotary funds the program, from District 5080 which includes Brisco, B.C. V0A 1B0 spring, with an application deadline paying all expenses including airfare parts of BC, Washington and Idaho. Support the Valley Voice with Phone (250) 346-3315 of September 12. and other travel expenses, meals Application forms are available The goals of the exchange are and lodging. The individuals are from Nakusp Rotary; contact Rod a voluntary subscription Fax (250) 346-3218 for the team of four to six people responsible for passports, visas, McGillis at [email protected]. Only $10-$30 TOLL FREE 1-866-346-3315 20 SUMMERKASLO CELEBRATIONS JAZZFEST The Valley Voice August 26, 2009 School District No. 10 2009/10 (Arrow Lakes) SeptemberSCHOOL 8, 2009 - all district schools OPENING will be in session 1/2 day only STUDENTS RIDING KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS ATTENDING SCHOOL BUSES MUST LUCERNE ELEMENTARY-SECONDARY BE AT THEIR STOP 5 SCHOOL start on Wednesday, September 9, MINUTES PRIOR TO POSTED BUS ARRIVAL 2009. NAKUSP ELEMENTARY, BURTON TIME. ELEMENTARY AND EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL students will be contacted by the teacher prior to attendance.

EDGEWOOD / NAKUSP ROUTE • 2009/10 REGULAR SCHOOL HOURS Driver – Andy Cruden • Bus #6800 (effective September 8, 2009) AM RUN PM RUN SOUTHERN ZONE SCHOOLS Monday to Thursday - George Harding, Principal 6:49 Pre-trip 3:00 Leave Base - Sally McLean, Vice-Principal 7:14 YRB Yard 3:05 Leave NES Edgewood Elementary School Phone 269-7212 Hours: 8:20 - 12:05 and 12:45 – 3:05 7:17 Jordan Rd 3:08 Leave NSS Kindergarten: 12:45 – 3:05 on Monday & Wednesday, 10:57 – 3:05 on Tuesday & Thursday 7:18 Ferret Rd. S 3:38 BES 7:20 Ferret Rd. N 3:41 Silver Queen Rd. Burton Elementary School - Phone 265-3253 Hours: 8:20 – 12:08 and 12:45 – 3:20 7:24 Robinson Rd Mailboxes 3:55 Stewart Rd Kindergarten: All Day on Wednesday and Thursday 7:30 Hwy 6 Junction 3:56 McGinnis NAKUSP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - George Harding, Principal 7:35 Gravel Pit 3:58 J & S Snacks - Sally McLean, Vice-Principal 7:45 Ferry 4:00 Ferry 7:55 J & S Snacks 4:15 Gravel Pit Phone 265-3731 Hours: 9:00 - 12:00 and 12:45 – 2:56 7:58 McGinnis 4:21 Hwy 6 Junction Kindergarten: 4 days per week Hours: 9:00 – 12:00 7:59 Stewart Road 4:25 Robinson Rd NAKUSP SECONDARY SCHOOL - Kees van der Pol, Principal 8:13 Silver Queen Rd. 4:29 Ferret Rd. N - Susan Paterson, Vice-Principal 8:16 BES 4:30 Ferret Rd. S Phone 265-3668 Hours: 8:50 – 11:35 and 12:24 - 3:05 8:45 NSS 4:31 Jordan Rd S 8:48 NES 4:34 YRB Yard LUCERNE ELEMENTARY-SECONDARY SCHOOL - Natasha Miles, Principal 8:50 Base 4:44 Post-trip Phone 358-7222 Regular Hours: Grades 1-7 9:00 – 12:00 and 1:00 – 3:05 EDGEWOOD ROUTE • 2009/10 Grades 8-12 8:56 - 12:14 and 1:00 – 3:04 Kindergarten: 1:00 – 3:00 Monday to Thursday Driver – Jim McKee • Bus #7101A SILVERTON ROUTE • 2009/10 7:08 Pre-Trip 3:00 Leave Base 7:23 Leave Base 3:10 Leave EES Driver – Craig Besinque • Bus #4100 7:36 Pre-emption 3:16 Ferret Rd S AM RUN PM RUN 7:48 Needles Rd N 3:20 Galloway 7:50 Pre-trip 3:10 Leave LESS 7:51 Gravel Pit 3:25 Robinson Rd. Mailbox 8:05 Leave YRB Yard 3:11 Orchard 8:00 Shivers 3:28 Shular 8:30 Red Mountain Rd South 3:14 Hicks Road 8:04 Shular 3:37 Pre-emption 8:37 Red Mountain Rd North 3:15 Silverton Ball Park 8:07 Robinson Rd Mailbox 3:47 Shivers 8:39 Silverton Bigway 3:18 Silverton Bigway 8:12 Galloway 3:49 Gravel Pit 8:42 Silverton Ball Park 3:20 Red Mountain Rd North 8:14 Ferret Rd. S 3:51 Needles Rd N 8:43 Hicks Road 3:27 Red Mountain Rd South HILLS ROUTE • 2009/10 8:46 Orchard 4:05 YRB Yard 8:20 EES 4:01 Base Driver – Dan Wilson • Bus #4101 8:47 LESS 4:15 Post-trip 9:02 Base AM RUN PM RUN CRESCENT BAY / BROUSE LOOP ROUTE • 2009/10 7:42 Pre-trip 3:10 Leave LESS SUMMIT LAKE/GLENBANK/HIGHWAY 23 ROUTE • 2009/10 7:57 Leave LESS 3:12 6474 hwy 6 Driver – Denis Desrochers • Bus #A7102 Driver – Raynelle Posnikoff • Bus #6100 8:12 Laktin Road 3:13 Golf Course AM RUN PM RUN 8:17 Purdy Road 3:15 Maxinuk 7:52 Pre-trip 3:00 Leave Bus Shop 8:21 Crown Road 3:19 Log Dump AM RUN PM RUN 8:07 Leave Bus Shop 3:05 Leave NES 8:23 Auld Road 3:20 Rosebery Loop South 7:20 Pre-trip 3:00 Leave Base 8:11 Hwy 6 / Crescent Bay Rd 3:10 Leave NSS 8:25 Sopow 3:21 Rosebery Loop North 7:35 Leave Base 3:05 Leave NES 8:13 Brooks 3:15 Hwy 6 / Crescent Bay Rd 8:26 Hills Reibin Road 3:28 Bonanza Rd. 7:55 Hwy 6 Turnaround 3:10 Leave NSS 8:14 Bartley Rd 3:17 Brooks 8:28 Bonanza Rd. 3:29 Laktin Road 8:01 Kingfisher Rd 3:13 Hot Springs Rd. 8:17 Beech Rd. 3:18 Bartley Rd 8:34 Rosebery Loop North 3:30 Hills Reibin Road 8:02 Fox 3:14 McDonald 8:20 Yoshida 3:21 Beech Rd. 8:35 Rosebery Loop South 3:32 Sopow 8:22 Billings Rd./Brouse Loop Rd 3:24 Yoshida 8:09 Driveway 3:15 Homis 8:36 Log Dump 3:33 Auld Road 8:23 Christie 3:26 Billings Rd./Brouse Loop Rd. 8:13 Command 3:18 Hwy 23 North Turnaround 8:38 Maxinuk 3:35 Purdy Road 8:25 McKee 3:27 Christie 8:17 Carter 3:21 Home Ranch 8:39 Golf Course 3:39 Crown Road 8:27 Zeleznik 3:29 McKee 8:19 Alexander Rd Turnaround 3:24 Lindgren 8:40 6474 hwy 6 4:10 YRB Yard 8:28 Devlin 3:30 Zeleznik 8:22 Vet Clinic 3:26 Herridge 8:46 LESS 4:20 Post-trip 8:23 Wanstall 3:28 Matchett Subdivision 8:32 Brouse Loop Rd./Hwy 6 3:31 Devlin 8:34 Henke Rd 3:35 Brouse Loop Rd./Hwy 6 8:24 Bateman 3:31 Bateman BURTON-NAKUSP ROUTE • 2009/10 8:35 Cotswold Rd 3:37 Henke Rd 8:27 Matchett Subdivision 3:32 Wanstall Driver – Tim Fox • Bus #A7100 8:36 Carson’s Corner 3:38 Cotswold Rd 8:29 Herridge 3:33 Vet Clinic 8:37 McQuair 3:39 Carson’s Corner 8:31 Lindgren 3:35 Carter AM RUN PM RUN 8:41 NSS 3:40 McQuair 8:34 Home Ranch 3:36 Alexander Road Turnaround 7:43 Pre-trip 3:05 Leave NES 8:44 NES 3:45 Base 8:36 Homis 3:40 Command 8:02 Lv. Base / BES 3:10 Leave NSS 8:47 Base 3:55 Post-trip 8:37 Hwy 23 North Turnaround 3:43 Driveway 8:04 Clarke Drive 3:14 P&T VEHICLE OPERATORS: September 8, 2009 will be the 8:41 McDonald 3:50 Fox 8:05 McCormack Rd/Crossroads 3:16 Cann official opening of school for School District No. 10 (Arrow 8:42 Hot Springs Rd. 3:52 Kingfisher Rd. 8:09 Reimer 3:18 O’Brien 8:45 NSS 3:58 Hwy 6 Turnaround 8:11 Orr 3:19 Brinker Lakes) 2008/09 session. We like to remind motorists to watch 8:47 NES 4:18 Base 8:13 Robins 3:24 Bayview Estates out for children walking to school or waiting for school buses. 8:50 Base 4:28 Post-trip 8:17 Adshead Road 3:34 Arrow Park Ferry Rd. ALTERNATE FLASHING LIGHTS: School buses are 8:20 Arrow Park Ferry Rd 3:37 Adshead Road equipped with alternate flashing red lamps and when they are Where Bus service is not available, Transportation 8:30 Bayview Estates 3:42 Robins flashing, traffic in both directions must stop and remain Assistance may be provided to eligible parents who 8:35 Brinker 3:44 Orr apply for assistance. Remember to apply in September 8:36 O’Brien 3:46 Reimer stopped until the red flashing lamps are turned off. The flashing lights are to indicate the school bus is loading or as Transportation Assistance is paid starting at the 8:38 Cann 4:03 Clarke Drive unloading school children. It is an offence under the Motor beginning of the month when submitted and not 8:40 P&T 4:04 McCormack/Crossroads 8:44 NSS 4:07 BES / Base Vehicle Act to pass a school bus with its overhead red retroactive to the beginning of the school year. 8:47 NES 4:17 Post-trip lights flashing.

SCHOOL ZONES: Motorists driving through School Zones between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. must use caution and restrict speed to 30 km/hr.