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Volume 15, Number 4 March 1, 2006 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.” Village moves closer to re-opening Nakusp Hot Springs by Jan McMurray enough revenue.” Council decided not council asked staff to schedule a meet- gutters. It had been shut down by the room, mechanical upgrading (including With the Nakusp Hot Springs shut to act on the additional work right away, ing with the Ministry of Health as soon Village before this, in December, when filtration), plumbing and electrical work. down since January 20, people will be as the report indicates that this work is as possible. Lafleur said that although the pool liners failed. Just the small pool The transit bus that was going to happy to know that the Village is now not necessary to re-open the facility. the report recommends $375,000 worth was re-opened on December 22. Nakusp Hot Springs on Wednesdays moving ahead to do what is necessary Also, new CAO Bob Lafleur pointed of work to re-open, “we don’t know that Work that Fairbanks says needs to from Silverton, New Denver and to re-open the facility. A public out that going ahead with this additional for sure until we review this with WCB be done to re-open the hot springs Nakusp is now going to Halcyon. The information meeting has been work requires consultation with the and the Ministry of Health.” includes the removal of unsound bus leaves the Arrow and Slocan Lakes scheduled for March 7 at the seniors public and with the Ministry of Health. The facility has been completely concrete, replacing the pool liner, Community Services office in Nakusp hall, 7-8:30 pm. As health officials will be the ones closed since January 20, when health providing proper deck drainage and at 11 am and returns at 3:30 pm. The A complete facility audit was done who decide exactly what work must be officials ordered it be shut down because gutters, extending the pool deck heating, cost is $1.25 one way. To make a by Fairbanks Architects Ltd. and done before the facility can re-open, of a lack of a filtration system and fire separate the basement and boiler reservation, call 1-877-843-2877. presented to the hot springs committee, members of council and senior staff on February 15. The report estimates the Kaslo Skatepark project roadblocked cost of the work required to re-open the by Jan McMurray Area D director Andy Shadrack, Village office and that when public this.” hot springs at $375,000. A press release With funding, engineered plans who was in the gallery, took exception concern is shown like this, council is Councillor Molly Leathwood said issued by the Village states that Nakusp and construction schedule all in place, to this interpretation of the OCP, saying legally obligated to act on it. that the other two locations council had residents will not be taxed to pay for the Kaslo Skatepark Committee is he had been involved in creating the Councillor Suzan Hewat pointed looked at were ruled out because of this. The Village will borrow the money anxious to get going on building the document in the late 1980s. He said the out that during the time leading up to safety issues. She emphasized that from the Municipal Finance Authority skateboard facility at Vimy Park picnic site showed that permanent the 2004 council resolution approving safety was the most important issue, and and will service the debt from future before timelines for spending grant structures had been planned for the the Vimy Park location, petitions had made it clear that she would not hot springs revenue. Although a timeline funding run out. The Village, waterfront. He also said the waterfront been received with about 100 people entertain any more discussion on the has not yet been determined, the press however, is not moving as quickly as was designated as a recreation area, so against the location and about 500 arena or public works yard locations. release says, “Council’s intent is to re- the committee would like. Mayor the skatepark fit nicely into the plan. people in favour. She said that at that In the end, council decided to open the hot springs as soon as humanly Holland has presented new Holland asked council and the time, council looked at the pros and cons contact the Village’s lawyer, Lorena possible.” information that dredges up the old, representatives from the skatepark of three locations. Staples, for an interpretation of the OCP At the Nakusp council meeting tired and controversial issue of the committee and other members of the “Everyone on council is in favour as it pertains to the Vimy Park location. February 23, council authorized the skatepark location. public in attendance if they could come of Vimy Park except you,” she said to Council also passed a resolution to give borrowing of the funds required to re- At a special meeting on February up with alternate locations for the Holland. “There will always be NIMBY the skatepark committee permission to open the facility. It also decided to 21, Mayor Holland explained that due skatepark. He said that a petition (not in my backyard) no matter where go ahead with construction at the Vimy employ Fairbanks Architects as the process was not followed back in containing about 100 signatures of we propose to put the skatepark. It is Park location as long as the response project manager. Fairbanks will be February 2004 when council passed a people against the Vimy Park location unfair to re-visit it now. We’re beating from the lawyer was acceptable to asked to move ahead immediately with resolution to accept the Vimy Park had recently been submitted to the them [the skatepark committee] up over council. the preparation necessary to put the job location. Holland said he was concerned that a skatepark near the waterfront was Nominations for Citizen of the Year sought out to tender. The Rotary Club of Nakusp is an outstanding contribution to the is Friday, March 3, 2006. Please mail Over and above the work that is not in keeping with the Village’s Official Community Plan (OCP), and that Tom looking for submissions to nominate community. This may include our nominations to: Citizen of the Year required to re-open the facility, the the 2005 Citizens of the year in youth, couples or individuals. Please Award Committtee, Box 62, Nakusp, Fairbanks report also recommends Lancaster of SmartGrowth BC had pointed this out to him on his recent visit Nakusp and area. Nominations seek include in your nomination as much BC V0G 1R0. For more information, additional work at the hot springs worth a person of any age who has made supporting data as possible. Deadline please call 265-3373. at least $238,000. The Village press to Kaslo. Holland said that part of the release says that the cost of the proposed skatepark area had been additional work “may affect taxation, designated as a picnic site in the OCP, as debt servicing will depend on the and that the OCP did not allow for ability of the hot springs to generate permanent structures on the waterfront.

Over 100 girls attended the 10th annual Three Sister District Cupcakes and Candles sleepover event at the Nakusp Hills’ Nicholas Garmulewicz (centre) is the only cross country racer to have Arena, February 24-25. The theme for this year’s Girl Guides of Canada event was the “Pineapple Express.” In this won two gold medals at the BC Winter Games. See full story page 7. photo, a dozen Sparks participate in the parachute games.

COUNTRY FURNITURE & HOME DECOR Looking for something out of the ordinary? Country Furniture & Home Decor, 115 Hall St. Nelson, Toll-Free 1-866-352-3665 2 NEWS The Valley Voice March 1, 2006 Undercover Tourist rates Nakusp high as place to visit by Jan McMurray Hidden Treasures of the West. The book Brooks said the next step was to Hot Springs. the Galena/Shelter Bay ferry schedule The “undercover tourist” who has will feature a dozen small towns “with create some itineraries, including He had lots of practical suggestions, on it was no help at all to Brooks or to been assessing how our local indomitable spirit, charm, fascinating diversions such as the waterfront like having hanging baskets and planters four others from his office who had communities measure up as tourist sites, characters and a great story to tell,” walkway, which he recommended be along Broadway with plants in the visited Nakusp a few months earlier. was really taken with Nakusp. according to Roger Brooks, the called a “promenade.” winter as well summer. An annual “None of us could figure out your ferries So much so that he wants to put the “undercover tourist“ of Destination He said that Nelson was too far to calendar of events such as the Nakusp at all,” he said. “How far away is village into a book he is writing called Development in Olympia, Washington. be a day trip. “You have to become the Music Fest behind glass on a big sign Galena? Shelter? How much is the “They are not tourist stops, not towns destination,” he said. was another idea. He said he thought it ferry? How long is it?” He suggested that people would find easily on their Especially because most people would be helpful to have an interpretive there be a brochure holder attached to own.” nowadays plan their trips from sign at the marina explaining the the ferry sign so that clear ferry He was generally very impressed information found on the internet, fluctuating water levels. information was available. with visitor friendliness in Nakusp. He Brooks said that Nakusp’s number one Brooks said people love ferry rides He said visitor information should applauded the town for having an RV priority was to re-design the Village and — the biggest attraction on the be available 24/7 in brochure racks in a parking sign, pointing out that RVing Nakusp Hot Springs websites. Brooks International Selkirk Loop driving tour few locations, such as the marina, the BOOMTOWN was the fastest growing sector of rated them way below the websites for is the longest free ferry ride in the world bulletin board near the General Store tourism. He loves the village’s logo, as Halcyon Hot Springs and Ainsworth at Balfour. Unfortunately, the sign with and the Visitor InfoCentre. GOES BIG well as the banners and the blue and white signs downtown. He thought Regional hospital district approves 22% increase in taxation 5000 sq ft of many of the shops on Broadway were Arrow Lakes Hospital gets 10-bed expansion really charming. by Jan McMurray up 9% to $43.39 per $100,000. as it is not in the hospital district board’s “You have colour, life. You’re a bit After approving a 22% increase in Nakusp director Janis Dahlen, mission statement to fund such projects. BARGAINS funky and fun. That’s what I loved about tax dollars to pay its 40% share for when reporting on the hospital district The board funds equiment and Nakusp,” he said. equipment for the four hospitals and meeting to Nakusp council, described buildings as defined in the Hospital Act. Nakusp’s primary lure to bring in three health centres in the West the increase as “not too high, Each year, Interior Health submits Winter clothing visitors is the hot springs, he said, and Kootenay-Boundary regional hospital considering what Nakusp is getting.” to the hospital district a list of equipment acknowledged that having the facility district this year, board members The budget includes about $2 million it wishes to purchase for the facilities in Up to 70% off closed was difficult. He encouraged decided to express their “serious over three years for ten more complex the district, and asks for the district’s New location: 510 Hall St. promoting Halcyon Hot Springs. A concern over continuous requests for care beds at the Arrow Lakes Hospital 40% share of the funding. The other general rule of thumb, he said, was to double-digit local property tax increases in Nakusp. An architect’s conceptual 60% comes from the province. The Downtown Nelson always be helpful — visitors really to the Ministry of Health, Interior Health drawing of the hospital with the hospital district essentially rubber 1-800-704-6489 appreciate it and it leaves a lasting and fellow regional hospital districts.” expansion shows space for ten more stamps IH’s request. estore: k3skis.com positive impression. New Denver director Gary Wright beds again, indicating a possibility of put this motion forward at the February more expansion in the future. The Thank a feminist! 15 meeting. His motion also called for budget also includes $135,125 for In celebration of International a limit on the total tax amount to a emergency generator upgrades at the Women’s Day (IWD) March 8, the maximum increase of 5% per year, but Nakusp facility. West Kootenay Women’s Associ- that part was voted down. Other items included in the budget ation and the Nelson Women’s Centre Slocan director John Gates are an emergency electrical generator invite the community to step up to explained why: “It was defeated upgrade for Boundary Hospital in the stage for Five Feminist Minutes. because we’d never get anything in our Grand Forks and the health centre in This year’s Five Feminist little hospitals.” He said directors felt Castlegar; two anesthetic units and an Minutes will be at the Royal Pub. the 5% limit would mean budget cuts, ultrasound for Kootenay Lake Hospital Doors open at 6:30 pm. with a good chance that the smaller in Nelson; a C-Arm imaging system, Women who want to perform facilities would be the losers. chemistry analyzer, urology imaging sign up the evening of the event. You Wright explained that by tabling the system and Gamma camera for the have five minutes to sing, dance, motion, he was “trying to point out how Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital recite prose or poetry, sew a pair of much downloading is going to the local in Trail. pants, perform a skit, body paint tax base.” He also pointed out that Also on the agenda was a request yourself or a friend or what have you. regional hospital taxes are rising at a from Area D director Andy Shadrack Basically anything goes. But you great rate. for $20,000 for the Kaslo Volunteer Fire must be done in five minutes or In 2004, regional hospital taxes Department to pay for medical you’re literally pulled from the stage were $24.43 on a home assessed at equipment needed for the Lardeau by a giant hook. $100,000. In 2005, that figure jumped Valley and North Kootenay Lake First You can sit back and enjoy the to $39.75 per $100,000. In 2006, it is Responder program. This was denied, show or be the star that you are. The show starts at 7 pm with admission by a sliding scale: $5—$500. Come Ministry of Forests out to support your local Women’s Centre and honour the exceptional TIMBER SALE LICENCE A77732 women in your life! Men are Pursuant to section 20 of the Forest Act, a Timber Sale licence is being offered welcome in the audience but only for sale. women are asked to perform. Closing Date: March 23, 2006 @ 11:00 AM (LOCAL TIME), • International Women’s Day (8 BC Timber Sales, Kootenay Business Area, Nelson, BC March) is an occasion marked by women around the world. This date Geographic Location: Limpid Creek, located approximately 40 km southwest from is commemorated at the United Salmo, within the Arrow Boundary Forest District Nations and designated in many Estimated Volume: 37,786 cubic metres, more or less countries as a national holiday. Upset Stumpage Rate: $12.61 / cubic metre Women on all continents, divided by national boundaries and by ethnic, Term: Two (2) years linguistic, cultural, economic and Estimated Species / Volume: Grand fir 18,373 m3, Lodgepole pine 6,477 m3, political differences, join together to Douglas fir 5,307 m3, Balsam 3,170 m3, Cedar 2,148 m3, White pine 917 m3, acknowledge and celebrate their day. Larch 691 m3, Hemlock 535 m3, Spruce 168 m3, The upset stumpage rate was determined by Variable Rate Calculation. The Bonus Bid applies to ALL coniferous sawlog grades including Gr. 3. Tenders will only be accepted from individuals or corporations registered as a BC Arts, Culture & Heritage Timber Sales Enterprise, Category 1, 2 or 3. Funding Programs Stumpage rates will be fixed for the duration of the licence term and for the duration 2006-2007 of any extension to that term. The Columbia Kootenay Comments: Harvesting method is clearcut with reserves, utilizing a combination of Cultural Alliance, in ground-based equipment and overhead cable-yarding equipment. The licensee will partnership with the Columbia be required to construct approximately 3.7 km of permanent and temporary roads Basin Trust, invites individuals within the timber sale area. of all artistic disciplines, arts, culture and heritage groups in This licence is subject to, among other things, Take or Pay Waste Billing the Canadian Columbia Basin requirements, new maximum term limits and extension fee and surrender to apply for project funding. provisions. Applicants are advised to carefully consider the impact of these changes when formulating their bids. Further information on these changes For a brochure outlining funding may be found in Advisory Bulletin 06/28/04. programs, call the CKCA: 250-505-5505 Applications will be accepted by the BC Timber Sales Manager, Kootenay Business toll-free: 1-877-505-7355 Area, 1907 Ridgewood Road, Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 no later than 11:00 AM on e-mail: [email protected] March 23, 2006. info on-line: www.basinculture.com In respect to this proposed timber sale licence, there is additional material which the Deadlines: March 24 & April 7, 2006 applicant must consider in their application. This material and application forms may be obtained from the above BC Timber Sales Office or the ministry web site at: Managed by http://www5.for.gov.bc.ca/notices/init.do Specify Timber Sale Licence A77732. March 1, 2006 The Valley Voice NEWS 3 BC Hydro accepts responsibility for Arrow Lakes boat launches by Jan McMurray it to leverage better Comptroller’s order that present reference: “We have to make an BCH in its process if the Water Peterson, Janis Dahlen of BC Hydro has decided to relationships with the the company with legal assessment of the condition of Comptroller would make a Nakusp, Jim Forbes of comply with the Water communities on the Arrow difficulties, and has issued an these boat launch facilities, what decision on the WUP. Edgewood and Penny Dewar of Comptroller’s order to provide Lakes, including Nakusp.” appeal as a way to get that maintenance is required, and if BCH submitted the draft Arrow Park. and maintain boat launching During the many years of clarification. But he assured, upgrading is required.” WUP to the Water Comptroller At the February 23 Nakusp facilites at seven locations on the lobbying to have BCH take “This will not prohibit us from Matheson also mentioned in August 2005. The goal of council meeting, Mayor Arrow Lake Reservoir, responsibility for the Nakusp complying. I cannot emphasize that the draft Columbia River water use planning is to find a Hamling thanked Councillor including Nakusp. ramp, most notably by former enough that we see this order as Water Use Plan (WUP) is sitting sustainable balance between the Janis Dahlen for her work on the Cam Matheson, senior Area K director Helmut a very positive thing and as an in the Water Comptroller’s office competing uses of water, taking consultative committee and operations manager at BCH, Klughammer, BCH always felt opportunity to start to build long- waiting for approval. “The water into consideration especially acknowledged former said, “We’re glad that the order the ramp was outside its term relationships with the use plan is also a piece of this — environmental, social and Area K director Helmut was issued because it finally responsibility because it has communities.” the consultative committee in the economic values. The Klughammer for “never giving sets aside the question around never belonged to the company. One of the tricky legal issues Columbia agreed that BC Hydro consultative committee that met up” on this issue. Council also what our obligations are in Matheson explained that for BCH is that all of the existing should do some additional work with BC Hydro over the four- recognized current Area K terms of access on the Arrow BCH would like clarification on boat launch facilities on the on the boat ramps, like extending year-long process to draft the director Paul Peterson’s efforts, Lake reservoir. We want to use two items in the Water reservoir are owned by third them and the like,” he said, WUP consists of several local as well as the support from the parties and on lands occupied indicating that it would help people — Area K director Paul RDCK board. and owned by third parties. “There is no stipulation in the Brilliant dam leading performer in North America order about how we would be The Brilliant dam and information on a number of FortisBC currently provides able to fulfill our obligation to generating station, co-owned by functions, such as operations, maintenance and operational provide access when we don’t Columbia Basin Trust, was plant, waterways and dam services at the dam under a long- have rights of access, property recognized as a leading maintenance, investment, public term contract with the partners. ownership or facility ownership performer against other hydro affairs and regulatory require- The partners’ Arrow Lakes at this time,” said Matheson. stations in North America at the ments,” said Wally Penner, generating station (ALGS) also “We have to figure out how to recent Hydro 2005 conference. executive director of Commu- participated in the benchmarking resolve these things — if not, A study commissioned by nity and Regional Affairs for study. The 185MW powerplant we’ll have to rely on our appeal the owners compared the CPC. “The information gathered is constructed 400 metres to figure it out.” operation with 325 similar oper- was segmented into groupings downstream of the Hugh The other part of the order ations across North America. that allowed for valid compari- Keenleyside Dam near that BCH has appealed is the “The overall results are very son, based on factors such as Castlegar. Construction began in The aging Nakusp boat ramp needs to be replaced. swimming lagoon at Blanket positive, as we performed well energy output, number of units, 1999 and the powerplant went Creek Park, on the Revelstoke in all areas compared to our and age. Many major utilities in into commercial operation in History of boat ramps on side. Matheson says this site is peers,” said Neil Muth, CEO of North America, such as BC 2002. In May 2004, damage to not attached to the reservoir. “We the Columbia Basin Trust. “We Hydro and the New York Power the powerplant’s intake channel Arrow Reservoir don’t feel it serves the public or are especially pleased to have Authority, also participated.” was detected. In 1965-66, BC Hydro and provided. This may be because us to provide a swimming been awarded ‘leading perfor- BC Parks agreed to collaborate of fiscal constraints of BC Parks lagoon inside a public park that mer’ status in the area of in the creation of a park system and the communities, and the EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY is not attached to the reservoir. maintenance for the Brilliant POSITION: Administrative Assistant (3 Positions) on land surrounding the Arrow long delay in getting clear Part of our concern here is there dam and generating station.” Reservoir. In 1977-78, further direction from the Comptroller DUTIES/REQUIREMENTS: are potential public health issues, The Brilliant dam, con- - marketing negotiations resulted in an on clause (m).” so we need to talk to the Water structed in the 1940s by - general office duties agreement for BC Hydro to The Nakusp ramp was not Comptroller and figure out if Cominco Metals Ltd., was - strong word processing ability provide recreation facilities as part of the agreement with BC there is a better way to deal with purchased by joint venture - solid customer service skills well as land to BC Parks. Hydro Parks. It was built by BC Hydro this particular element of the partners Columbia Power - flexible hours constructed boat launch facilities for the federal Department of order,” he said. Corporation (CPC) and the trust WAGE: $413.00/week at four sites — Shelter Bay Public Works (DPW) in about Matheson said he hoped to in 1996. Work to rehabilitate and JOB LOCATION: Nakusp Music Festival TERM OF POSITION: April - August 2006 (1977), Burton (1968), 1969 as compensation for the old solve these two issues with the upgrade the dam was immedi- TO APPLY: Submit resume to: Edgewood (1975-77) and ferry dock that had to be Water Comptroller before the ately undertaken and reached Fauquier (1968), and transferred removed to make way for the Susan Gustafson C/O Box 100 Nakusp BC hearing date for the appeal, but completion in 2003. The Phone: 265-3318 Fax: 265-3378 the 20-30 acre waterfront sites new reservoir. BC Hydro “we’ll go to the appeal board if upgrade work increased the at these locations to BC Parks in constructed the new ramp in CLOSING DATE: March 13/2006 we have to. The order as it has generating capacity of the power QUALIFICATIONS: Because this is a JCP, only candidates a 1980 agreement. This accordance with plans and been articulated is not plant by 20 MW (megawatts), with EI attachment (Having been in receipt of regular EI benefits agreement also included the specifications provided by DPW workable.” for a total capacity of 145MW. in the past 3 years or parental/maternity benefits in the past 5 transfer of a development fund and transferred it, together with He said that in the In 2005, CPC, as joint years.) will be considered. of $610,000 to BC Parks to the land it occupied, for $1 to meantime, the company will venture manager, engaged the construct facilities at Blanket DPW. DPW operated the facility start to develop the terms of services of Haddon Jackson Creek, MacDonald Creek and under Small Craft Harbours reference for each of the seven Associates, Inc. (HJA), a leading Shelter Bay. In a separate 1980 Branch until about 1995 when sites where BCH has been management consulting firm agreement, BCH agreed to it was transferred to the Village ordered to provide boat specializing in hydro perfor- construct roads, launch ramps, of Nakusp together with a launching facilities — Nakusp, mance improvement, to provide parking lots and turnarounds at maintenance fund. McDonald Creek, Burton, benchmarking services that Burton, Fauquier and Today, MacDonald Creek, Fauquier, Edgewood (Eagle would allow the partners to Edgewood, and to contribute Shelter Bay and Syringa Creek Creek), Shelter Bay and Syringa compare their operating and $30,000 for future maintenance. are Class A provincial parks. Creek. The terms of reference maintenance performance The reason Hydro and Parks The sites at Burton, Edgewood are due within six months. against peer organizations across entered into this agreement was and Fauquier, to the best of BC Matheson speculated that North America. CPC partici- that they believed it would fulfill Hydro’s understanding, are the company may have to ask pated in a study led by HJA, the requirements of clause (m) now Class C Provincial Parks, for an extension on the six- which compared performance of BC Hydro’s licence. Clause operated under Park Use month deadline, describing what data from 325 stations. (m) states that the “licensee shall Permit by the respective is involved in the terms of “The study provided provide public access to the communities. reservoir area as may be directed by the Comptroller.” BC Hydro constructed or funded the development of boat access facilities in collaboration with BC Parks and then transferred YRB (Kootenay) Ltd is proud to congratulate the land and improvements to them for operation within the RoseAnne Sopow from Lucerne Secondary parks system. BC Parks was viewed as the appropriate public School as the recipient of the 2005 YRB sector provider of recreational opportunities and the custodian Scholarship of $1000. of the land and facilities for that purpose. Our employee owners encourage 2006 When asked why this arrangement did not work out, graduates to apply for one of four such BC Hydro communications manager Diane Tammen said, scholarships made available throughout the “In terms of laying the foundation for a system of public Kootenay Service Area. waterfront parks on Arrow Reservoir, I think it was a success. Where it came apart YRB....Maintaining quality and helping to was in the lack of maintenance maintain our local communities. and upkeep of the facilities 4 OPINION The Valley Voice March 1, 2006

both sides (Turks and Greeks). But wildlife, sustainability of the natural Locating Kaslo’s Skatepark... What can Nelson the point is that, in Afghanistan, our environment and the tourist attractions A large number of Kaslo residents oppose locating the skatepark in Vimy do for the region? troops are on one side against the that help us to live here and have the Park by the village’s waterfront. Personally, I tend to favour the proposed As a former rural director on the other. The Canadian government has necessary services (hospitals, schools, location. It’s central so that all the kids can use it, close to downtown so they RDCK, I read with interest about decided (rightly, I think) that the and the like). We live in a green jewel, can patronize local business. It gives them some beautiful mountain vistas to Nelson’s attempt to further extract survival of the current Afghan so precious that we are in great danger enjoy during their breaks from boarding. Spectators will be treated to the money from the regional district for leadership is not only in the best of losing it to uncontrolled residential same views. That part of the waterfront doesn’t really get used that much, tourism promotion. interests of the Afghan people but, by and tourist development: We need and with a little landscaping it could be quite beautiful. Nelson benefits more from the extension, the world at large, development plans that will protect us! Nakusp’s skatepark is one of that village’s best-used sports facilities. It’s RDCK than the rest of the district put including Canada. Whether or not the Three studies that captured and a huge success — drawing kids and their parents from all over the area to a together. It’s a cash cow for the city. survival of that leadership is likely guided me to thoughts of a “Green” point about two block’s from downtown. It’s proven to be a great attraction. The RDCK provides the second or even possible, time alone will tell. Slocan Valley are: the “Silva” study As a focal point for youth culture, it makes enormous sense to locate the largest payroll of high paying jobs for But I believe it is worth the effort which provides a lot of the information skatepark in Vimy Park. There’s playgrounds and a variety of other sports Nelson. They have a large office because, if for no other reason, any necessary to protect sustainable forest facilities there already complex that further benefits Nelson. conceivable alternative is, well, scary. values and define the area; Dr. Stan I have to agree with Mayor Holland though, when he says that the process All functions are centred in Nelson to It is, however, a legitimate Rowe’s “Manifesto for the Earth,” for approving the skatepark was flawed. There should have been public provide sometimes questionable debate. There are strong arguments which is a list of self evident truths meetings. If there was substantial opposition to the waterfront location, benefits to the rest of the region. both pro and con for Canadian necessary for our survival; and Dr. alternative sites could have been examined. The matter could have been The boundary expansion Nelson involvement. But one misappre- Thomas Power’s “Economic Benefits submitted to a referendum. Instead, Village Council passed a resolution exercised for a tax grab on the dams is hension under which we should not for Protecting the Environment,” supporting the construction of the skatepark at its proposed location, subject obscene. This has left the rural people be labouring is the idea that it is a presented at the last “Flow” conference to the skatepark committee’s finding the money to build and engineer it. of that area without a taxation source peacekeeping operation. It is not. here. He is professor and chairman of It’s a little late in the game to be calling for public meetings at this point, for their future service needs. Without John Banta the Dept. of Economics at the though. In fairness to the skatepark committee, who’ve busted their buns the wealth that comes from the rural Fauquier University of Montana. Simply put, he raising the money to build the facility, and who face deadlines from their areas, Nelson would not exist. Skatepark shows that businesses that want to funding agencies, it would be wrong to deny them the location at this point. I suggest Nelson forget their “What participate in such “Green” plans can Dan Nicholson, publisher can the rural areas do for us?” and boondoggles expect a very good investment, and it change it to “What can Nelson do for It’s not easy to get good people will benefit the residents and Why avoid planning? bylaws, and real estate grabs are the the region?” to participate in the political process, landowners. The question “Why do we avoid problem. We need to work solidly with Larry Greenlaw much less young people. So, when a Achieving this kind of plan may planning in the Slocan Valley” that I our local decision-making bodies — the Meadow Creek group of Kaslo youth decided they involve some tough decisions, but very heard expressed at the Smart Growth municipal councils and Regional wanted a skatepark and approached few areas have a unique jewel to protect community meeting in Silverton is District — to put systems in place that Health care — for the Village for land, by the lake, that as we do. It is folly to compete with interesting. What has been our past work for people and not necessarily for people or profit? was interesting. services and attractions available experience? Someone described the bureaucracies. outside this valley. Premier Gordon Campbell is taking At that time we might have said, “Can the Plan” campaign 20 years ago But try being a village councillor. Eric Faulks brother-in-law Dr. Vertesi to Europe to “No, absolutely not” or “sure, as “brutal.” How many community There is so much that is urgent to deal Hills look at health care systems. The NDP anywhere but there, that spot is planning types did we lose in the CORE with that important things, like changing health critic was asked by the Minister definitely unacceptable.” Will Kaslo council process? In mid valley the LRUP bylaws to regulate growth, can get for Health if he was disappointed that Instead, we said, “Well, okay, if planning process (Perry’s Ridge) pitted pushed to the back of the agenda. As learn anything the tour did not include Cuba. Perhaps you can demonstrate ‘broad public neighbours against neighbours with citizens, we really have no choice but we should all be disappointed. Cuba support’ and if the facility is slashed tires and smear campaigns. to plan, to talk to each other long enough from the skatepark survived a very difficult time in the 90s engineered and if you can raise the These all were, I believe, planning to figure out an action, however small. without closing a single hospital or money.” experience? processes instigated and led by agencies These are our issues and we must insist school, a skill the Campbell government The kids did not give up; they The proposal to build a skateboard from outside the valley. What would a that our decision makers pay attention clearly doesn’t know and should be very submitted to the political process!! park on the waterfront of Vimy Park in planning process that was instigated and and do what can be done. interested to learn. Campbell could also They got the “support,” they got the Kaslo first appeared two years ago. led by community residents look like? Someone commented in the benefit greatly by extending his trip to engineering study and they raised the There was a call for a public meeting to As individuals, business owners and Silverton meeting that it is always the include Venezuela, which is working on money and they did all of this in good discuss the proposal. There was no members of the caring community same old faces at the meetings. My getting a 100% free public medical faith. It’s no good trying to hide public meeting. Instead, there was an (non-profits) — in short, as citizens — response — I love those same old faces system. Doesn’t that get you excited, behind more engineering studies, open house at the Kaslo Community how will we decide how we want our and don’t see them nearly enough. It Gordon ? Official Community Plans, petitions Hall, where citizens could view a very communities to look/feel/sound like? seems the stars might be in our favour But of course a neoliberal would or legal tricks. A bargain was struck, attractive drawing of the skateboard We clearly need communication — we have beautiful people as village not have the ears to hear about any a promise made. If construction is structure and sign a petition in support agreements set at the beginning of councillors and mayors, and we have systems that merely benefit people, only now going to cost a little more, we’ll of the proposal. meetings. We must avoid the “us” Corky Evans and Alex Atamanenko to how best to discreetly turn health care just have to suck it up. A small group of Kaslo citizens versus “them” attitude and screaming work with as elected representatives. into cash for corporations. That’s what Ultimately, our kids and our finally got a public meeting of sorts matches of community meetings in the In the Regional District study a few it’s all about really, isn’t it ? community are merely a reflection of when Mayor Jim Holland allowed past. I favour face-to-face years back, I think it was over 90% of Keith Newberry us. So, Kaslo, what do we want our members of the audience to take part in conversations, dialogues, forums. the people said they live here because Slocan kids to be — citizens or cynics? council deliberations on the proposal at We need to allow ourselves to of the beauty and clean water. Our Maybe it’s time to let our elected a special council meeting on February express with full emotion, passionately. values are shared and our lives are Peacekeeping? officials know what we expect of us. 22. We do get worked up — not because intertwined. Let’s build on our assets It nearly drives me crazy Gary Cockrell Clearly, this is not the way to we are nasty, but because we care. We and look squarely at our liabilities. whenever I hear the media or a Kaslo conduct a democracy. When a can find community solutions that Sometimes your greatest liablity turns member of the public refer to what Let’s control significant proposal, such as the include everyone. out to be the greatest asset. our troops are doing in Afghanistan skatepark proposal, comes to council, People are not our problem; Laverne Booth as peacekeeping. development council should provide a public meeting outdated provincial regulations and Winlaw In order for a military operation I’m very thankful to the various and advance information. The Valley Voice welcomes letters to the editor on any topic of interest to to be true peacekeeping, one very Slocan Valley governing bodies and Will council learn anything from our readers. All letters must be signed and have a daytime phone number. important condition must be met. citizens’ groups for their initiative in the skatepark experience? We will not publish anonymous letters, nor may you use a pseudonym, That is the principle of strict planning for future development. Right now council has three big- except in extraordinary circumstances. We will not knowingly publish any neutrality. For obvious reasons, a Development is happening, but if ticket tax increase proposals on its plate letter which is defamatory or libellous. peacekeeping force cannot be seen as we start now, we can direct it before and the three are closely related: the Please type your letter, and e-mail it if possible. Many handwritten letters being on one side against the other. our valley’s desirable values are need for a new fire hall at a new location; My own experience as a peacekeeper are impossible to read. Any letter may be edited for brevity. completely destroyed. I’m thinking of a proposal to restore the city hall was in Cyprus (twice) where Opinions expressed in published letters are those of the author and not the quality, timing, and flow of our building; and a proposal to buy the neutrality was not a problem. It was necessarily those of The Valley Voice. water, the air quality, soil quality and provincial building, which might quite easy to feel equal contempt for stability, noise, visual landscapes, 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

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continued from page 4 their hides. The slaughter of the buffalo struggles; her poor mother dying of I also doubt that he has bothered to the influx of seasonal, part-time provide a temporary or permanent was also motivated by the federal sepsis after an operation performed on check into the other Christian writings residents buying up half the town’s real home for village offices. government to leave the meat to rot in her kitchen table; a genocidal war which of those times, the Gnostic Gospels. No. estate and contributing little in the way The requirement for a new fire hall order to starve the natives. Today, the touched our Jewish family intimately; It might mean having to change his of economic support beyond the peak can proceed through a well-oiled forest industry has justified harvesting building a successful family business perspective somewhat. I wonder if he season, these issues will only deepen in RDCK process which provides all pine beetle infested trees. The karmic until my Dad died. Eventually the ever considered that possibly, just intensity if nothing is done to address information and the possibility of a return is when these infested trees are Vietnam War fractured our then adult possibly, he is wrong. them. referendum. transported, the infestation is spread. family: my upwardly mobile I am not saying the Bible is wrong The good news: there are tools out What about information and public Jumbo Glacier, which is proposed businessman brother, brash New York or inaccurate. What I will say is that it there to help us design the flow of meetings on City Hall restoration and as a site for a large alpine resort, is an sister, ex-US Air Force Military Police is not what the “faithful” think it is. The change the way we want. That became purchase of the provincial building? Not area respected and used by many who officer older brother... book was never intended to be taken apparent to me at last week’s presen- likely, folks. have been long-time residents and have Through it all — several wars, big literally. The Catholic Church objected tation in Silverton by Tom Lancaster of There will be a “think tank” on the proven, by following the government’s deliberate lies, racial bigotry, to its being translated into the vernacular SmartGrowth BC. SmartGrowth is provincial building on March 1, with guidelines, that this area is used to hike institutionalized violence and cruelty because they knew it would be already working with communities such no advance information, just the sort of and retreat in by thousands who live beyond belief — there were tangible misunderstood and would be a as Squamish, Maple Ridge and Oliver thing that was done for the skatepark here and vacation here in the Kootenays. aspirations, if ever so delicate and frail, dangerous weapon in the hands of the to collect input from residents and walk proposal. We have been good stewards who have towards a world without war, real ignorant (something they knew from them step-by-step through a process that No sign of a public meeting on the peacefully protested the proposed resort movement towards a world of health personal experience). will preserve the community values City Hall restoration project. Instead, a by following the government’s and prosperity offering blessed hope None of the books of any of the they cherish. As Mr. Lancaster facilitated Let’s Get Organized guidelines. That those in Nelson and internationally. Not overnight, but great religions were ever intended to be explained and most of us know well workshop on February 18 with a $10 Kaslo area, who were included in the moving effectively forward over time. taken literally. All were written as already, the main issues we face in the entry fee and no advance information. municipal meetings for the “final input,” Our palpable uneasiness today is metaphors, allegories and myths. In the Slocan Valley are: 1) affordable Without meaningful public have been suddenly excluded by this perhaps knowing that hope has been Power of Myth, Joseph Campbell, the housing; 2) supporting local agriculture; participation, another step was taken in governing process is like pulling the stripped from our children’s futures by world’s foremost authority on the 3) maintaining a year-round economy; a move to a full-blown, ill-defined, carpet out from under us as rudely and impertinently intrusive government and subject, states that the biblical myths are 4) water provision and quality; and 5) million-dollar restoration project. inconceivably as Buffalo Bill proudly not enough effective governance, by identical to many that preceded it by sustainable economic development. Brace yourselves, council, for exhibited the slaughtering of the buffalo. bungling bureaucrats who have failed hundreds or thousands of years. I have written New Denver village repeat performances of the skatepark I and all who have put in their time to plan for our general prosperity The stories in the Bible, especially council to urge them to adopt the debacle. over the past 15 years to see to it that through universal access. These fascist the New Testament, are, to my under- principles of SmartGrowth in all future Jane Lynch Jumbo Glacier is preserved will not turn criminals, combining the military, gov- standing, myths about reaching personal revisions to the Official Community Shutty Bench our backs until preservation is ernment and multinational corporations, enlightenment and ascension. They Plan. The eight basic principles are: 1) accomplished with respect and dignity. represent the driving neo-conservative were not written as historical fact. The Protect wildlife habitat, green space and Meeting was a circus Why? Because we have rightfully capitalist ideology of the 21st Century: teachings are guideposts pointing the farmlands; 2) allow for mixed-use The special meeting of Kaslo followed the government guidelines perpetual war, heinous propaganda way home. There is nowhere in the neighbourhoods in core area develop- Village Council held last Tuesday proving that Jumbo Valley is largely continually broadcast everywhere, original Greek texts, from which the ment; 3) water sensitive land use plans February 21, which aired over the Kaslo used by over 2000 people for recreation available anywhere 24 hours and omni- New Testament is translated, where that work within our ecosystem’s natur- Community channel the following day, and the proposed project is not present, destabilizing, intimidating fear, Jesus says he was the only Son of God. al restraints; 4) support diverse transpor- was an eye opener for the way in which environmentally sound. the neo-conservative tools of social con- He did say he was a son of God. He tation options within the community; Mayor Holland can turn the due process Should this become an example that trol. My Mom just called them crooks. also said we are all children of God. He 5) support the creation of diverse of governance into a three ring circus, the government must honour its own It’s time, before there is no time, never placed himself above anybody. affordable housing options; 6) allow for with himself as ringmaster. The most guidelines and adhere to our rights over for the Canadian people to provide He came to serve and show us our flexible zoning to connect jobs to home; obvious theme to emerge in that horse a foreign investor’s, at last karma is a leadership for its Canadian government potential for being miraculous. The 7) support community identity by and pony show was the skatepark reality. It is my prayer that this to govern effectively, re-establish belief that we are all sinners is a protecting (and maintaining) heritage committee’s mistrust of the mayor. Even government does not repeat history with Canada’s leading international role in hindrance to reaching that potential. and other distinctive community aspects council members pointed to several dishonour. negotiations to end warfare and return I think the problem lies with Paul in any future development; and 8) incidences where Holland acted as if Jana Harmon to our common quest for world peace who started a religion about Jesus nurture engaged citizenship. (see: on their behalf, but without their Kaslo and prosperity. Instead of friendly instead of one based on his teachings. I www.smartgrowth.bc.ca) consent. They too questioned the We have to take Canadian troops prepared to kill or be prefer to call that religion “Paulianity” Obviously, to fully implement these validity of some of his information. killed we need to send our scientists, instead of Christianity because it is principles will take much work and So, on just whose behalf is the care of ourselves doctors, nurses, educators, free medi- based on Paul’s misunderstanding of the potential rewriting of our OCP and mayor acting? We all know the Kaslo My 93-year-old Mom died. Always cine, housing and water purification message. Besides, it sounds like a nice existing bylaw structure. For example, Jazz Etc. Society is bursting at the seams a young woman at heart — a sweet stations. Let the local people protect us. double entendre. to meet the principle of “supporting and is looking to expand its venues dancing party girl in fact — she lived My Mom, who was an active This is, of course, only my opinion diverse affordable housing options,” we about town. We can all appreciate their through hard times, successfully volunteer, always said, “We have to take (based on over 30 years of study). I may need to revise the bylaw love of the beach setting. We also know thriving as a single widowed mother at care of ourselves, we can’t trust anyone believe everybody is entitled to one. I prohibiting secondary or ‘“mother-in- that Mayor Jim Holland is also a director a time when single women were less in else to do it for us any more!” And Mom do think, however, that to maintain that law’ suites. Here too, care will be requir- of the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Society. vogue. She remained actively was always right. one’s personal opinion is superior to ed to ensure it is planned in a thoughtful My question to all of this is: When independent until she could dance no Joel Harris anybody else’s is a gross act of way so as to avoid creating a loophole Holland acts on his own and pursues more. Hers was a simple life well lived, Passmore egotistical one upmanship. I understand for high-density development. his tangents to find ways and means to her longevity a pillar of hope for anyone The Bible was that Jesus supposedly chastised the Another useful idea presented by derail the skatepark committee’s life threatened: Mom was a healthy 50- Pharisees for doing just that. Mr. Lancaster was for the Village to momentum, is he in reality not acting year survivor of cancer. never meant to If Mr. Bowman is a sinner, as he institute a small levy on development on his concerns for the interests of the Immersed in nostalgic family states, it might be because he breaks the permits to create an affordable housing jazz festers instead — with or without matters these past months, Katrina be taken literally laws of his own belief system by fund. Perhaps a higher rate of taxation their consent? broke my heart, witnessing another Re: For The Love of God – Ron judging others and being self righteous for part-time residents might also be That meeting on February 21 result of the rapid unravelling of North Bowman, Feb. 17. The Bible is an about the superiority of those beliefs. useful, both in discouraging a continued demonstrated Holland’s skill as a circus America’s social, political, judicial, archaic collection of writings that was Cliff Woffenden influx of people buying summer homes, juggler and his ability to wear a variety medical, and economic institutions. put together in its present form (ignoring Nakusp and in providing much-needed of public faces. Is he guilty of juggling The neo-Conservative / Liberal many other Christian writings of the Preserving our infrastructure revenue. A complemen- two conflicting concerns on the obsession with budgets while ineptly time) under the guidance of Emperor tary policy encouraging the type of skatepark issue? Is he actually wearing squandering billions in taxpayers’ Constantine’s whim and political aspira- quality of life influx we DO want would then be the face of director of the Kaslo Jazz money, your money, is as hypocritically tions. That it is accurate and non-contra- Change. It’s a fact of life, much as critical so as not simply to be driving Etc. Society under his mask of the destructive as all their moral and dictory is a belief based on ignoring most of us hate it. I moved away from people away. For example, limited-term mayor of Kaslo? economic judgements, lies and anything that contradicts that opinion. Nelson when I saw the creeping tax breaks for those wishing to set up Larry Braley fabrications civilized society is forced Mr. Bowman’s statement that the urbanization settling in there. But home-based businesses or other com- Kaslo to endure daily. Every six-figure, top- Dead Sea Scrolls are 95% identical to moving further into the “outback” is a mercial ventures compatible with our Will karma come level executive has proven totally the present day translation of the Bible simplistic solution that doesn’t really OCP. We need to place a premium on incompetent in doing their job. Their can only be an assumption based on work. Like it or not, we’re faced with businesses that benefit most by keeping around for Jumbo? inadequacies and corruption unleashed someone else’s opinion because if he the growing problem of how to preserve our environment pristine, not in more Preservation of the environment is those who lust for Absolute Power read them himself, he could not still hold our quality of life in the face of short-sighted resource extraction. vitally important to the well being of absolutely, who rely on massive to that belief. increasing pressures from outside. Whe- I’m confident in the councillors we human existence. indifference, manipulated ignorance There have been many books ther we do something or do nothing, have representing us and in the engaged Native elders have said their elders and legitimized secrecy from written over the past few thousand years change is coming. We have the choice citizenry that exists to be called upon told them as children that the day would clandestine back-room deals, without that claim to be the result of direct to either be pro-active and set the agenda for support of these values. And I’m come when we would not be able to which modern multinational capitalism communication with God. One classic according to our citizens’ wishes, or be confident we can do so in a way that drink the water from the streams or eat cannot compete or survive: so it came example is the Koran written by the re-active and let others set the agenda both meets 21st century realities head- the fish. Hopi prophecies claim that the to be capitalists all lie, all the time. In prophet Mohammad. Has Mr. Bowman for us in ways we may not like. on AND maintains the unique lifestyle day will come when mankind will not Canada, Harper’s reckless folly to bothered to read the Koran to ascertain In Ontario’s “cottage country,” we love in New Denver. I urge you to be able to control their inventions and impose outdated social controls and whether the prophet was divinely people who grew up there but lack six- take the time to have a say in the shape so realize they cannot eat money. economic models on us will be no inspired or not? I doubt it. I doubt that figure incomes are being forced out of our community’s future by writing History has proven that karma different because it can be no different. Mr. Bowman has read anything that did because they can’t afford to buy a home your mayor and councillors today. exists. Buffalo Bill slaughtered the My Mom reminisced about being not attempt to justify his belief in the anymore. We face a very similar pros- Art Joyce buffalo to near extinction, not only for a survivor: her family’s financial Bible as the word of God. pect here in the Kootenays. And with New Denver 6 SLOCAN VALLEY The Valley Voice March 1, 2006 Silverton council, February 14: New public works foreman hired by Jan McMurray are to erect the second tower at the south •Council granted the July 1st that the paddlewheeler project is on hold regarding weddings in the day park. •Leonard Casley was hired as the end of the outdoor mining museum at committee’s request for $500 towards and no application for 2010 funding will Council decided to refer this to the new public works foreman. Chris Fox’s the Silverton Gallery, and to connect it the fireworks as well as a reasonable be made for the project. facilities committee. last day on the job was February 24. by tramline to the tram tower that amount of time and labour from Village •Administrator Ida reported on a Raffle draw at Casley started working at the Village already sits in the outdoor display area. administration and maintenance staff. change to the way the Columbia Basin on February 13, working with Fox for Council granted the society permission The fire department’s request to use the Trust Community Initiatives funding March 19 Irish his last two weeks. to go ahead with its plans. Memorial Hall at no charge for the July applications are being handled. Council •Administrator Junko Ida reported •Battalion Chief Ron Provan 1st pancake breakfast was also granted. will still make the decisions on which Breakfast that sending four council members to reported that the fire department’s 1968 •Destination Silverton sent a letter Silverton applications will be “Not only will we be cooking up the newly elected officials seminar in truck, which has been decommissioned, encouraging council to support two successful, but the RDCK will handle the spuds and eggs, but close to noon Nelson cost the Village $1500, coming is taking up valuable space in the hall. projects: the Canadian office for the the administrative end of it. we’ll draw for the great Alf Crossley in less than the $2,000 that had been He asked if the truck could be sold or if International Selkirk Loop through the •Quotes for dog waste disposal bag painting and other wonderful raffle budgeted. council had any plans for it. Council Regional District of Central Kootenay, dispensers from two companies were items,” says Irish Breakfast head Ida also reported that the Small asked the fire department to discuss the and the paddlewheeler on Slocan Lake referred to the finance committee. cook and bottle washer Rita Moir. Water Systems course is being offered issue and come back with a initiated by the Village of Slocan. Mayor •Ida was asked by someone The fourth annual Irish Breakfast in Nelson in March. The course and test recommendation. Everett and Councillor Provan reported planning a wedding about a policy is set for Sunday, March 19, from 9 costs $495. Certification in this course •Mayor Everett reported that all till noon at Passmore Lodge. Every is required for the operation of the council members had learned a lot at year, the gang from the Vallican Village water system, and former public the newly elected officials seminar in Whole Community Centre (RARTS), works foreman Chris Fox was the Nelson. He also reported that he had with support from Lodge residents, certified operator. Fox recommended received an email from Larry Lavan of decks the dining hall in green, and that Tom Hughes, relief maintenance the Red Mountain Road Internet provides Irish tunes along with a worker, take the course. Council agreed, Society. There will be an update on the sumptuous breakfast. not wanting to overwhelm new public society’s project to build and deliver a It’s a great social gathering for all works foreman Casley as he settles in wireless internet service in the Silverton ages, with treats for meat-eaters and to his new position. area at the next council meeting. vegetarians, and a delectable •The Silverton Historical Society •Councillor Laktin reported that the selection of homemade soda bread, has raised the necessary funds to build book exchange at Silverton Building scones, homemade jams, and the a second tram tower. The society’s plans Supplies was ready to be opened. main course of quiche and potatoes. You can also buy your last minute raffle tickets for the draw to be held near noon: the Alf Crossley painting (currently on display at the Slocan Valley Co-op), hiking gear from Mountain Trek, a cord of wood from Recently, the Vallican Whole School was transformed as the children enjoyed the Wood Guy, and an overnight stay their annual ‘intersession’— a school week filled with a smorgasbord of exciting for two at Little Slocan Lodge. All workshops. At any given moment the sounds of African drumming, nails being hammered, and vegetables being chopped resonated throughout the building. proceeds go to ongoing The children could choose from a variety of activities including cooking, improvements at the Whole. beading, felting, mosaic tile mirrors, paper making, woodworking, clay work, Bring your friends, family and dance, drama, paper lanterns, knot tying, yoga and cartooning. Each child spring break visitors out to Passmore picked eight activities that interested them and then spent the whole week being Lodge on March 19 and help bring very creative and having lots of fun. in spring! Funding available for Slocan River projects by Jan McMurray Canada and the Ministry of Environ- to provide shade for fish. Funding People who own property on ment will be in attendance to tell amounts varied from $650 to $6000. Slocan River and want funding for property owners all they need to know The committee that reviews the riverbank restoration projects should not about the Slocan River Riparian applications is made up of people from miss out on a March 11 information Restoration Program. the four organizations that will be session at Passmore Hall. People can drop in anytime represented at the information session. Representatives from Columbia between 1:00 and 4:00 pm, and are The committee goes to the proposed Power Corporation, Slocan River encouraged to arrive by 3:00 at the latest. project sites during its review of Streamkeepers, Fisheries and Oceans The session provides an opportunity not applications, and then periodically only to get informed about the program, monitors approved projects. but also to fill out an application for Columbia Power Corporation and funding on the spot with some help from Columbia Basin Trust, through the the experts. Brilliant Expansion Power Corporation, Last year, the first year of the have committed to providing $20,000 program, there were eight projects per year to the Slocan River Riparian funded out of 13 proposals received. Restoration Program. For more Most of the projects involved planting information, visit www.columbia trees and shrubs to stabilize banks and power.org or call 250-365-8585.

Corporation of the Village of Silverton Contractor: Campsite Attendant

The Council of the Village of Silverton invites applications from interested persons for the position of “Contractor: Campsite Attendant.” The contract is for May 1 to October 15, 2006. Duties of the Contractor(s) will be to: Assist with Spring (prior to seasonal opening) and Fall (post-season closing) Campground clean-ups; Ensure that campers use designated campsites; Collect camping fees; Keep Campground clean and tidy; Prepare garbage for pick-up; Clean Campsite washrooms; Clean Overflow Area washrooms when Overflow Area is being used; Maintain supplies in washrooms; Bundle and distribute firewood; Provide basic tourist information; Report any problems to Village Office staff; Remit all funds collected to Village Office; Keep accurate Campground log; Represent the Village of Silverton appropriately; And other appropriate duties that shall be assigned from time to time. The Village will supply; Garbage bags; Receipt and Log Books; Cleaning and Washroom supplies; Firewood; Picnic Tables; Repair services; and appropriate tourist information as available. Renumeration is a 50/50 split between the Contractor(s) and the Village of Silverton. Full details are available at the Village Office Interested persons should submit resumes by 4:00 pm, Wednesday, March 15, 2006 to: Administrator Village of Silverton P.O. Box 14 - 421 Lake Avenue Silverton, BC V0G 2B0 358-2472 March 1, 2006 The Valley Voice SLOCAN VALLEY 7 Double gold for Garmulewicz at Provincial Winter Games submitted by Joy Huebert, Teammates included triple medal to finish, as Zone 1 charged off for an Rossland, skiing fast in skate technique. coaches. The rolling course was popular BC Winter Games News Service winner Garmulewicz , triple medal early lead, losing in the last lap only Unlike other cross country races with athletes, who didn’t have to Hills’ Nicholas Garmulewicz is the winner Rebecca Reid of Rossland, seconds behind strong finisher Cole that are timed interval events, the relay contend with excessive steepness. only cross country racer to have won Heather Mehain and double medal Hetherington from Vernon. is run with a mass start, so the crowd Mark Richards, technical delegate two gold medals at the Hannah Creek winner Josh Hall, both of Nelson. The second Zone 1 team won fifth can watch skiers working hard to and protocol officer, commented that the Nordic Centre in Rossland. The relay was exciting from start place and included Marshall Soltice of overtake others and get to the finish line level of competition was promising for He won Juvenile Boys Cross first. these up-and-coming skiers. Country Sprint with a time of 1:12.5, a March films at the Hidden Garden The snow conditions were perfect For full results, please visit full four seconds ahead of second place Tired of the usual trash on TV? cinematography is poetry for the eyes. again. After a light snowfall, conditions www.bcgames.net/results/ winner Anthony Cihlar. Interested in seeing movies of ideas, March 10: Autumn Spring. (2001, were fast, allowing easy waxing for the results_sw.aspx. Earlier, he won the Juvenile Boys fabulous images, and sheer beauty Czech) To grow old ‘gracefully’? Or go 5 km classic race with a time of 18:40.2. instead of cheating spouses and death out kicking and screaming and making Conditions were just about perfect on and smashing cars? Then come out to jokes all the way? That seems to be the the course with dry snow, sunshine and the Hidden Garden Gallery (803 question at the heart of this bittersweet, temperatures just below zero. Kildare St., New Denver) Friday nights playful comedy of two old friends who Garmulewicz, who found the second at 7:30 to an informal group of people decide that getting old while having fun lap tough but liked the back side of the who love watching films. There is no is well, a helluva lot more fun. course with its long downhill, attributes charge but a donation to help keep the March 17: Dreamkeeper. (2004, his win to being very focused and gallery doors open is much appreciated. US) A master storyteller and his training hard. He is getting ready for the Here’s our schedule for March: grandson travel from their reservation BC Cup and hopefully, the Nationals. March 3: I Am Cuba. (1964, to the annual pow-wow. Except this is Second and third place winners Russian/Cuban) One of those rare one teenager who doesn’t much care were Harry Weaver and Kristofer Liset. examples of what begins as propaganda about his Native American heritage— • A strong effort allowed the Zone and ends as art. Made during the Cold he’s got other problems. A masterful, 1(Kootenays) team to capture silver in War transition of Cuba from American cinematic retelling of classic First the cross country ski relays, only 3.7 to Communist domination, it shows a Nations legends from New Mexico all seconds behind the Zone 2 gold medal country celebrating its own culture with the way to the Pacific Northwest. winning team. gusto. The black and white Stunning special effects. March 24: The Best of Victor Borge. New Denver Mayor’s Message Okay, he’s not for everybody. But those Busses room enhancement; who love Borge’s quirky brand of Residents who need public transit • Ann Weir, Health Centre humour, deft piano stylings and to the regional hospital and medical supervisor, who has worked overtime lighthearted approach to popularizing services in Trail now have it. The to find money for new state-of-the-art classical music, REALLY love it. program makes it possible for those of exercise equipment (including a rowing March 3:. The Man Who Cried. Debbie Hicks, left, won the contest to design New Denver Post Office’s new us who are motorless and/or machine, elliptical machine and (2000, US) Who said we have anything cancellation stamp. Nine-year-old Jessica Mason Wallace was runner-up. environmentally conscious to use a new treadmill) for the gym; against American movies? A Jewish linked service to get to Trail and back • Bill Roberts, Ron Husberg, Hugh dancer’s personal odyssey through EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY the same day, on Tuesdays and Wilson, Vern Hartman, Barry Lamare, Russia, England and France just as the Thursdays. Tracy Oldham and everyone who has Nazis are coming to power. Along the Doctors in Trail have said they will done such a fine job of prepping the way she meets some interesting VILLAGE OF NEW DENVER schedule your appointments around the building for installation of new lights, characters: a smug Italian opera singer bus schedule if you tell them or their wiring and necessary other utilities; (John Turturro), and a mysterious gypsy The Corporation of the Village of New Denver is now accepting appointments secretaries that you need • Lorna Obermayr and Carol played by Johnny Depp. applications for the permanent part-time position of to do so. Don’t be shy! They can’t Gordon. Of course we’re always open to schedule your visit appropriately if they If you meet anyone else on the suggestion. So if you have a movie UTILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER 1 don’t know you’re coming by bus. street, say hi to them too! you’d like to see, drop by Friday night The Utility Maintenance Worker 1 position performs a variety Welcome to New Denver. This new service is the result of a or phone us. Contact Linda Mennie of general and specific tasks related to the daily operations lot of co-operation and effort by the G. L. Wright, Mayor, New Denver 358-2220 or Aiko at 7249. and maintenance of the municipality, including equipment, Interior Health Authority, BC Transit, Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community streets, cemetery, parks, water system, snow removal and Services, and Central Kootenay and NOTICE garbage collection. Possession of a Small Water System or Kootenay Boundary regional districts. BCWWA Level 1 Water Operator Certification is an asset. The Among a host of others, you can thank successful candidate must be willing to acquire all related Please be informed that the Village of Silverton will be meeting in Nick Marshall, Jo Brown, Barb Dante, certificates required to operate in a municipal environment, the near future to prepare the 2006 Five Year Financial Plan. Barry McLean and Al Dawson for including water operator certification. doing so much of the work on this project. Mayor and Council invite public input from members of the This is a unionized position with opportunity for advancement. A friend has already complained to community with regards to items of interest and concern that may be Remuneration is $17.53/hr (2006), with an attractive benefit me that twice-weekly service is not addressed in preparation of the budget. program. The hours of work are 32 per week up to 1344 per enough—that we deserve more. I told year (exclusive of overtime). Hours of work are 7:00 a.m. to him, and want everyone to know, that Please submit your comments to: in order to get even more service we 3:30 p.m. Start date is April 1, 2006. first have to show through our ridership Mayor and Council The ideal candidate will have: that we need it. I’m also very interested The Village of Silverton - Strong written and oral communication skills. in whether or not you have trouble 421 Lake Avenue booking medical appointments that fit Silverton, BC V0G 1S0 - The ability to work independently or as a team into the bus schedule. Please let me and to act professionally at all times. know at 358-7200. Deadline for submissions: - Mechanical, welding and carpentry skills. Furnaces and Tough March 17, 2006 - Experience in operating and maintaining Women equipment. A new electric furnace is being -Valid BC Drivers Licence with air purchased and installed at Knox Hall, endorsement, complete with drivers abstract. which is also home to the province’s largest Reading Centre. The furnace will WE’VE GOT - Experience in winter road maintenance replace our 40-year-old oil heater that operations/equipment. gave up the ghost just before the latest -Valid BC Water and Wastewater Operators cold snap. Certification Program (EOCP) I want to thank the hardy, stubborn - Small Water Systems (!) and dedicated volunteer staff who - Level 1 Water Distribution have managed to keep the Centre open on reduced hours while the village fixes Closing date for this position is Thursday, March 9, 2006 at and upgrades the heating. You’re greatly 4:00 p.m. appreciated. If You Meet Them On the Please submit a detailed resume with cover letter to: Street… Full Pump Service CardLock 6 am - 9 pm 24/7 Carol Gordon, Administrator you should know that the following Village of New Denver people (and more) have been doing an PO Box 40 incredibly effective job of getting the New Denver, B.C., V0G 1S0 health centre gym ready for spring opening: Ph: 250-358-2316, Fax: 250-358-7251 • Val Piercey and the Health Centre email: [email protected] Auxiliary, who applied for and received The Corporation of the Village of New Denver thanks in $5,000 in funding from the IHA’s GASREGULAR • MID-GRADE • PREMIUM • DIESEL advance all applicants for their interest. However, only those Community Action for Health Initiative to use for floor repairs and exercise SLOCAN VALLEY CO-OP applicants offered an interview will be contacted. 8 ARTS The Valley Voice March 1, 2006 Mountain Caribou is one of the most endangered large mammals in North America The word ‘caribou’ conjures up rating across our northern landscape, environment, an incredible feature of endangered large mammal species in of this herd has multiple pressures from images of thousands of animals mig- surviving in a hostile and unforgiving Canadian wildness. This image and our North America, and it’s right here in our forestry, commercial recreation, and connection with it reflect our values as backyard.” local resident uses. Unless the Mountain Canadians. The Barren-ground caribou The Mountain Caribou is also one Caribou’s presence on the landscape is number about 1.3 million and range of the most studied animals in BC. The valued by the public, and stakeholders across Canada’s Arctic and into Alaska. primary reason for decline is habitat loss work together to develop a resource use But all is not well for these caribou. and fragmentation and the secondary plan that allows for the existence of On February 11, Lawrence Redfern effects habitat change has on predation caribou, they will be extinct within of the Mountain Caribou Project and disturbance levels. A recent, increas- seven to 60 years according to the brought the film Being Caribou to the ingly important additive effect is the experts.” Bosun Hall in New Denver for a free rapid expansion of tenured motorized In October the Ministry of public screening. Attendees were treated commercial backcountry operations. Agriculture and Lands provided a list to a cinematographic spectacle, an These are widely believed by resear- of options for government, ranging from incredible human adventure, and some chers to increase animal stress during applying management techniques to unsettling truths about the grave threats the most vulnerable winter period. recover mountain caribou, to to this seemingly abundant species. “Individual operators will do their deliberately managing them to In this part of BC we have an utmost to be excellent stewards of the extinction. equally spectacular and totally unique environment they have commercial te- “The Forest Practices Board caribou: the Mountain Caribou. nure over,” says Redfern. “The issue is recommended that the government “Most people in this area have one of carrying capacity. What we have defer any thoughts of triage until after never seen a Mountain Caribou as their is a classic tragedy of the commons that concerted efforts to recover all herds are numbers were reduced sharply by government has not yet recognized.” made and social and economic impacts overhunting in the first half of the last In the central Selkirks area there are analyzed. Incredibly the government century,” reports Redfern, “and they currently about 130 Mountain Caribou seems ready to quit before trying.” have lived in the wildest places that ranging from north of Nakusp and The recovery tools for Mountain historically we have not frequented. highway 6, east of Arrow Lakes over to Caribou include habitat conservation Currently the Mountain Caribou is the Duncan and north to Glacier Park. and rehabilitation, access management, considered to be one of the most According to Redfern, “the core range herd augmentation, various predator and prey management strategies, captive breeding, maternity pens and more. “I think the current approach of seeking input on the future of Mountain Caribou in BC only from select special interest groups is wrong. I believe the health and future of BC’s wildlife matters to all of us. Mountain caribou recovery will be a wholly positive outcome for the range of wildlife across the region because it will be a sign that Caribou from the threatened central Selkirk herd. wildlife and wildlife habitat has recognized intrinsic value.” The Arrow Lakes Arts Council presents an evening of Celtic music with Blackthorn! On March 4, the fourth concert of the series features the Vancouver-based folk band at the Bonnington Arts Centre. Blackthorn’s repertoire celebrates the traditional music of the British Isles, Ireland, the Canadian and American Maritimes and Quebec. This group formed in 1988 performing in local coffee houses and bars, expanding their horizons since then to include concerts, festivals and private functions throughout Western Canada and parts of the US. Blackthorn’s music, energy and versatility make them equally well suited for small, intimate venues, cabaret or pub settings as well as large festival and concert stages. From lovely ballads to boisterous sing-along pub songs, and from beautiful Celtic instrumental airs to the driving rhythms of Irish and Scottish jigs and reels— Blackthorn’s repertoire encompasses them all. The group’s musicians are: Rosie Carver, violin and vocals; Michelle Carlisle, vocals, flute, piccolo, pennywhistle and fife; Dianne Foster, accordions, pennywhistle, recorder, and vocals; Michael Viens, vocals, 6-and 12- string guitars, bodhran, sundry noise makers, and keeper of the web; Tim Renaud, bass, vocals, bodhran, and mandolin. It will be three years since Blackthorn appeared in Nakusp, and because of their popularity, you will need to get your tickets early, as this a sell-out show. Come and join us March 4 at 8 pm in the Bonnington for an evening among friends. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available at the Broadway Deli or at the door the evening of the concert, if there are any left. The Arrow Lakes Arts Council would like to thank the Frog’s Leap for hosting this concert. March 1, 2006 The Valley Voice EDUCATION/HEALTH 9 Local arts community and economy strengthened by Selkirk College by Ron Anderson, Chair of the Selkirk very excited that Kootenay School of time, we were just embarking on a $1.25 little research done about rural regions on economic investment and innova- College Board of Governors the Arts will merge with Selkirk million fundraising campaign in order like ours that are in economic transition. tions. The chair will promote skill Skill testing question: what do College, effective July 1. Although a to match provincial funding. I am We have rich amenities, culturally and development and bring together others ‘KSA’ and ‘RIC’ stand for, and why are memorandum of understanding was pleased to report that many people have geographically; we have been tradition- engaged in similar endeavours both they so important to you as a signed almost two years ago, this month captured this vision and have lent their ally resource based; and we are seeking regionally and nationally. community? The first one is easy. KSA, marked the official announcement of generous support to make it a reality. to thrive in an evolving world economy. We will take a leadership role in or Kootenay School of the Arts, is well full funding for KSA as part of Selkirk. To date, we have raised $900,000 A key next step is to better Canada by addressing a unique need for known in our region as an exceptional This is great news. For KSA, it toward that target. understand the forces at work. This new knowledge. Regional support has been arts, craft and design institute. The means a solid foundation for the future So, why is the RIC so essential? It’s position will undertake applied research nothing short of phenomenal. Clearly, second is not so well known, but you’ll and the ongoing support of a larger about using knowledge to help revitalize that will allow public and private sector there is a strongly felt need for this kind be hearing a lot more about it in the institution. For the college, it means the our rural region. There has been very decision makers to make better choices of applied research. future: the Regional Innovation Chair addition of four very strong arts for rural economic development programs in clay, fibre, jewelry and research (RIC). The big news is that metal. This will complement our other both are about to become new members excellent creative programs, like music of the Selkirk College family, and this and multimedia, as well as trades, such is significant for all of us in the West as fine woodworking. Kootenay Boundary Region. Regional Innovation Chair KSA joins Selkirk campaign goes public Your regional college is growing. One year ago, I shared with you a Along with the opening of a new new venture for Selkirk College, the aviation centre and several additional Regional Innovation Chair for rural programs in 2006, Selkirk College is economic development research. At that CBT rewards student volunteers The Columbia Basin Trust is confidence gained by doing community offering $2,000 each for up to 20 grade service, one of the benefits from 12 graduates as a reward for their volunteering is the feeling of involvement in community service. The connectedness to community and the money will help those who are going good feeling that comes from helping on to post-secondary education or others, says Jean Terlesky, CBT’s training. The award is based on the level Community Liaison for Education and of community volunteer service and Training. involvement of the applicant, not on For questions about selection and academic achievement.“Since the eligibility, and to find detailed award was set up in 2001, the Columbia information about the award, visit the Basin Trust has helped 101 students CBT website at www.cbt.org or call 1- with their careers,” says Neil Muth, 800-505-8998. Applications are also Chief Executive Officer of CBT. available at all secondary schools Aside from the pride and through the counsellor’s office. South Slocan Hospital Auxiliary meets submitted by F. Dowes to the Breath of Spring campaign and The South Slocan chapter of the $1,000 to Light Up the Hospital. Kootenay Lake Hospital Auxiliary A flannelette bunting bag was held their first meeting of 2006 on presented to the 2006 New Year baby, January 12 at the home of Helen Ashley Jean Rich of Blewett. Zarkoff. The 12 members present The $250 bursary will be presen- reported 39 volunteer hours, bringing ted to a Selkirk College student. the total for 2005 to 1,256. • New executive for 2006: • The treasurer’s year-end report president, Elaine Woods; vice- showed a successful year of fund- president Helen Zarikoff; treasurer raising including three bake sales and Bea Mills; secretary Freda Dowes. the annual fall raffle. The draw was • New fund-raisers include the held December 17 with Nancy sale of flannelette bunting bags (made Larsen winning the quilt, Anne Wood by members) at the hospital gift shop; the picnic backpack, Delia Reed the a bake sale and cake raffle in the knitted runner, Charlotte Hlookoff the hospital lobby March 9 starting at lap robe, Elana Demoskoff the 11:30 am; and the sale of coffee and casserole tote, and Rob Given the goodies at the Slocan Park Hall wooden planter. Thanks to Fortis for Association Garage sale April 22. printing the tickets and everyone who The chapter’s next meeting is 10 helped make the raffle a success. am March 9 at the home of Sharon The chapter’s donations to the Speirs. New members are always hospital foundation included $1,500 welcome. 10 NAKUSP & THE ARROW LAKES The Valley Voice March 1, 2006 Green Door Youth Centre and the Mounted Police Foundation It is an exciting time for the The centre is a safe place for young decide exactly where and how the Green Door Youth Centre or youth licensing and effective use of the youth of Nakusp: the Green Door people to go during after school and money will be spent. All local social services in Nakusp, or if you’re RCMP’s intellectual property. The Youth Centre has received $5,000 weekend hours. “I don’t know where community members are encouraged interested in getting involved, please foundation is dedicated to funding from the Mounted Police I’d be Friday nights if the Green Door to drop by the Youth Centre during contact Brett Fee at 265-3674. youth-based community groups in an Foundation (MPF). The goals of the wasn’t open,” said one young man. Friday and Saturday nights to witness By investing in community and effort to support community policing MPF mirror the goals of the Green Last fall, Brett Fee, the local youth firsthand the great things that are youth development the MPF helps and to instill national pride, which Door, in that youth centre staff and co-ordinator, identified the need for happening in their community. support RCMP community policing. ultimately results in creating safer volunteers work diligently to make some new and updated equipment. He For more information about the The MPF generates revenues through communities. Nakusp a safer and more positive approached Kurt Banse, the local place for all local residents and RCMP Community Policing Repre- Burton weightlifter aims for the Worlds visitors. Clearly the MPF saw sentative, and together, they mapped out by Jan McMurray to make weight — definitely a mental and will have her BA of Social Work something special in the Green an action plan that would result in the Ebony Rutko, raised in Burton, challenge! next year. Then she plans to go for Door Youth Project, because it was centre receiving a generous grant of won a gold medal and broke some Rutko got into weightlifting after her Masters of Social Work. selected for funding among $5,000 from the MP Foundation. provincial and national records on her father bought her a gym pass to For Christmas, Rutko came hundreds of other applications from “Finally the community of Nakusp is February 11 at the 2006 BC Winter help rebuild her knee after she had home to Burton and trained at Alley all over Canada. being recognized and rewarded for its Powerlifting Open in Vancouver. had surgery. A man at the gym named Health and Fitness in Nakusp. She diligent work in youth social services,” For the second year in a row, Greg St. George watched her lift and thanks the Nakusp gym and Sheila The Arrow Lakes Arts Council said Fee. Rutko broke provincial and national asked if she’d like to train with him. Seaton for the support and training presents: It is an understatement to suggest records for the squat and bench lifts. St. George is still Rutko’s coach. facilities. local youth are excited about and Rutko is now training for the “He says he’s never seen genetics Anyone interested in supporting In performance at the Canadian National Powerlifting on a woman like on me,” she said. Ebony’s dream to go to the Worlds BONNINGTON ARTS CENTRE thankful to the MPF for receiving this grant. Prior to receiving the funds, some Championships to be held in “It’s like my body is made to do this.” in Bulgaria can contact Linda and A Toe-tapping Evening of of them created a wish list of items; now Chiliwack in April. “I expect to put Rutko attends Okanagan College Paul Peterson in Burton at 265-4451.

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Quade Nicholson-Chodat wins boys’ ski racing Club races at Summit Lake Electrical problems with the T-bar time, they are still attempting to brought out 96 racers to test their stymied the ambitions of all other resolve the T-bar’s issues. mettle on the ski, snowboard or racers, whose enthusiasm kept them Making the most of the beautiful, telemark course last Saturday, but in waiting patiently for most of the day sunny day, organizers hosted the an incredibly unfortunate turn of while volunteer board members and beginner’s race on the Spooky Trails events, only 13 young athletes were employees toiled on the wayward handle tow. able to race on the beginner course. machinery to no avail. As of press Skye Cunningham took first place in girls’ skiing, with Katira Niquidet and Jewelle Alaric coming in second and third; four-year-old Kiley Waterfield received an honourable mention. In boys’ ski racing, Quade Nicholson-Chodat took first place, with Frank Moroz and Jesse Katchen coming in second Global Gift Inspiring Arts and third; Garrett Waterfield and Global Gift Jerobi Tupper, also four years old, Discoveries & Crafts both received honourable mention. In beginners’ snowboard action, Kory-Lynn Crosby placed first in the girls’ race and Cameron MacPherson took first in the boys’, with Ryan Alaric and Quade Nicholson-Chodat placing second and third respectively. 318 Broadway St. Nakusp, BC 265-3288 Club races will remain a priority for organizers, so watch for notices Supporting the Early Years Research Project here about when the event will take place! We are looking for parents who would be interested in providing feed- 13 young athletes raced at Summit Lake’s beginner course on Saturday. back on our programs. In exchange for a spring interview we will provide a monthly newsletter, free workshops, child and travel subsidies to Nakusp fire chief reports increase in arsons, calls for more firefighters programs and workshops, and notification of current programming. If by Jan McMurray fire alarms, four Hazmat incidents, three extraction and more. Applications will you are interested in giving us your feedback, please call either Nancy Nakusp fire chief Terry Warren chimney fires, three electrical service be available for men and women, 19 or Julia at 265-3674. The following are programs that are offered: commended volunteer firefighters for fires and one wildfire. years of age or older, who are interested a job well done in his annual report for The Nakusp Volunteer Fire in becoming involved in the community Mondays 2005, submitted at the February 23 Department membership is down from to help save life and property. Canadian • Edgewood Elementary, 11:45 am - 2:00 pm, Ready, Set, Learn council meeting. 25 to 16. Warren reports that this is Mountain Holidays has donated a (FOR 3-5 YEAR OLDS AND PARENTS) • New Denver Lucerne School, 11:00 am - Noon, Warren reported that arsons were because people have had to leave town helicopter ride for two as a door prize at Mother Goose (CALL 358-7768 TO REGISTER - 10 WEEKS) a major concern, up from three in 2004 for employment. He is holding an open the event. Tuesdays to nine in 2005. All four dumpster fires house membership drive on March 4 Warren also describes the changing • Edgewood Elementary School, Noon - 1:00 pm, Mother Goose in 2005 were attributed to arson, as well from 10 am to 2 pm at the fire hall. Lunch role of the Office of the Fire Commis- (CALL 269-7260 TO REGISTER - 10 WEEKS) as two of four structure fires and three and refreshments will be served, and sioner (OFC) and cutbacks to its region- Wednesdays of nine minor outdoor fires. there will be demonstrations in engine al offices as a major concern. “Our • Nakusp Public Library, 10:30 am, Story Time There were also 16 medical assists, pumper use, hydrant connec-tions, Cranbrook office is down from a very • New Denver Lucerne School, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 13 motor vehicle accidents, 8 smoke/ wildland/interface capabilities, auto supportive group of five personnel to Learning Adventures for Families (LAFF) an overworked one employee,” he states (CALL 358-7222 TO REGISTER) in the report. He said that the service Thursdays Wanted to Hire was working hard to return the OFC to • Fauquier Communication Ctr., 10 am - Noon, Parents and Tots The Fauquier & District Golf Club is looking to hire an Assistant Greens Keeper. its 1980 level of service, and that a • Arrow/Slocan Lks. Comm. Services, Nakusp, 1:00 - 2:00 pm This is a seasonal position, full time, April to October. Wages are negotiable media campaign will soon be underway. Mother Goose, (CALL 265-3674 TO REGISTER - 10 WEEKS) and based on the experience of the applicant. Job entails working under the Friday direction of our Greens Keeper, duties include golf course landscaping and • Nakusp Halcyon Home, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Gym Playgroup • Fauquier Community Hall, 6:30 pm, Family Movie Night operating grass cutting equipment. Applicants, who have a good Computer (LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH) understanding of the game, are physically fit and with a good Saturday mechanical aptitude are the most desirable. Work is Slow? • Nakusp Stepping Stones Children’s Ctr., Learning Adventures for outdoors and may include weekends. Call Ron at the Old Grey Barn Families (LAFF) (ALTERNATING DATES CALL 265-3674) Send resumés to PO Box 117, Burton, BC 250-265-2163 Attention: President Bill Hilton. Deadline for applications is March 4, 2006 March 1, 2006 The Valley Voice NAKUSP & THE ARROW LAKES 11 Nakusp council, February 23: Bigger budgets for library and Search & Rescue by Jan McMurray the minister and make it clear that it Mahoney reported that the audited Trail has led to inappropriate transfers •The Village will submit a •Council agreed to the RDCK would not agree to these possible financial statement for the year 2004 of patients to Grand Forks. Council resolution supporting mail-in ballots increasing taxation for the Nakusp changes. The letter will point out that, was finally remitted to Victoria. It will write to Carol Markowsky of for both non-resident and resident Public Library and for Nakusp and at the time the service was reduced, was due June 30, 2005. Mahoney’s Interior Health to express concern voters who cannot be present for an Area K Search and Rescue. the ministry said it would eventually workload was the reason it was late. about this situation. election or other voting opportunity. The library received $60,000 last reinstate the schedule. Ferry waits as •The first meeting of the year, with 60% coming from the a result of increased summertime Kootenay-Columbia Regional Village and 40% from Defined Area traffic will also be mentioned, as will Advisory Committee, which will K. This year, the library board will the fact that some loggers have to line recommend projects for funding to receive $68,000. In the future, the up for the ferry at ridiculous times of the Southern Interior Development library will have the ability to tax up the morning. Initiative Trust board, will take place to $75,000. Nakusp residents paid •In her report, Mayor Hamling March 2. Mayor Hamling will attend. about $29.78 on a $100,000 home for mentioned that Roger Brooks, who •Council received a letter from the library last year. This year, the rate did an assessment of Nakusp from a the West Kootenay chairperson of the per $100,000 is estimated to be about tourist’s point of view, said that both BC Nurses Union alerting local Halcyon Hot Springs is growing. We are looking for $31.27. the Village and Nakusp Hot Springs governments that overcapacity at the dynamic staff to join our team and share the Halcyon Search and Rescue’s annual websites needed a lot of work. She Trail hospital could mean having to vision and enthusiasm. budget will increase from $3,000 to said the Village should look at hiring house inpatients in the hallways. The $10,000. This will mean a tax a webmaster for the project. This will letter also says that overcapacity in Front Desk trainee: be discussed during budget increase for Nakusp residents from We are looking for a motivated front desk trainee to join about $1.08 per $100,000 last year deliberations. The Arrow Lakes Arts Council our guest service team. If you are thinking about a career to about $3.46 per $100,000 this year. •In response to a resident’s presents: Nakusp pays 40% of this budget, with concern about speeding vehicles on In performance at the in the hospitality industry you will get a great training in Area K contributing 60%. 1st Ave. NW, council agreed to ask BONNINGTON ARTS this position. Staff housing can be provided. Mayor Hamling said she was the RCMP to better enforce the 50- CENTRE very happy to see the increase for km speed limit. A Dynamic Evening of Piano Prep cook trainee/dishwasher: Search and Rescue. “I don’t think •The Village will buy a new Music With Robert Silverman A great start to learn the way around a commercial they should have to sell hot dogs to garbage truck for $110,289 and a new SATURDAY, FEB. 18th at 8:00 pm kitchen is offered in this 20-35 hrs/week position. Halcyon come out and rescue us when we get John Deere Gator for Parks staff for is known for its quality food and great service. Tickets are $15 Adults and $12 lost,” she said. Search and Rescue $10,251. Both purchases were Seniors/Children Special $10 rate attended a September council scheduled for this year and the funds Waitress/Breakfast waitress: meeting to request stable funding. will come from equipment reserves. for piano students with coupon This is a 20-30 hrs/week position. Our busy kitchen is •Council authorized the •The Queen’s Committee was Available at Broadway Deli looking for a waitress/breakfast waitress to join the team. borrowing of funds to do the work granted the use of the auditorium at or at the door. necessary to re-open the hot springs. no charge for 30 days of practise for Apply with your resume to: Doors open at 7:30 pm. (See story, p. ) the annual pageant. As always, there Sabine Burmeister •Council received a letter from is a stipulation that paying renters get Hospitality Toll free phone # 1-888-689-4699 the Comptroller of Water Rights with priority over the committee on those Host: Email: [email protected] Selkirk a copy of the Order he gave BC days. Or mail: Box 37, Nakusp BC V0G1R0 Hydro to provide and maintain boat •Clerk/treasurer Richard Inn ramps on the Arrow Lake Reservoir. Nakusp’s ramp is finally included in the list of ramps that BC Hydro has been ordered to maintain. Mayor Hamling said that a lot of people had worked very hard towards this and gave special recognition to former Area K director Helmut Klughammer. She also thanked Councillor Dahlen and current Area K director Paul Peterson. Letters of thanks will go to Klughammer, Peterson and the RDCK board. •Council received a letter from Minister of Transportation Kevin Falcon regarding Needles Bridge and the reinstatement of the ferry schedule at Galena Bay. Falcon says the government remains committed to the project and has deferred it until later in the ten-year plan because it would not be fiscally responsible to move ahead with the project now. He says the ministry is looking at ways to expand the Galena Bay ferry schedule without increasing costs. This, he says, would require a mid- day closure or an earlier start and earlier end to the ferry service each day. Council decided to write back to Need a new Computer? Call Ron at the Old Grey Barn 250-265-2163

WANTED TO BUY: CEDAR AND PINE POLES John Shantz • 250-308-7941 (cell) Please contact: Gorman Brothers Lumber Ltd. 250-547-9296 12 KASLO & DISTRICT The Valley Voice March 1, 2006 Kaslo council, February 14: BCBC asks for decision on provincial building by Jan McMurray lease for five years with the government added that with the recent restructuring whether due process had been followed •Mary-Alanna Holmes of Kaslo •Representatives from the skate- agent, which will make the property of BCBC, there were no guarantees that in the municipality’s recent appointment Area Health Advisory (KAHA) wrote park committee attended as a delegation attractive to anyone looking for a real any sale could take place and that of Robert Mitchell to the Kaslo and to council suggesting that the “New and submitted documents including estate investment of more than council had not been informed of this District Community Forest Society Deal” (gas tax) funding would be well engineered plans, construction schedule $250,000. development. Mackle urged council to board. She recalled that Barry Rempel targeted for extending public transport and budget, financial statements and a The Village made an Offer to make a decision or hold a referendum was appointed to that board for a two- in the region. The Village will advise draft agreement to be signed by the Purchase the property for $120,000 in on this issue before it is too late. year term beginning in December 2005 KAHA that the funding has been committee and the Village. Council put August last year. That offer has expired. In another letter to council, Mackle and ending December 2007. Watson received but not yet allocated. this forward to a meeting on February Council adopted a resolution in encloses his proposed business plan for will be advised the appointment is •Jill Braley wrote to council, asking 21. (See story, p. ) December that it continues to be the provincial building and asks Mayor intended to be for two-year terms only, for its consideration in adopting a bylaw •Council received correspondence interested in purchasing the building. Holland to put forth a credible business beginning in January 2006. like New Denver’s regarding outdoor from BCBC Real Estate Manager Greg Pat Mackle also wrote to council plan on the city hall building. His request •Pat Mackle wrote to council asking burning. Council voted to refer the Yaholnitsky asking for a “target date” on the purchase. He said he had was referred to the City Hall for clarification on a motion approving correspondence to the Administration for a decision to buy the provincial contacted Yaholnitsky to ask if the April Conservation Committee for action. 40 hours of Village equipment time, & Finance committee for recommen- building. He says he looks forward to 30 closing date for the purchase of the •Council received correspondence with Village crew operating the dation to council. council’s response after the meeting that building was still valid, but has yet to from Ward Engineering about two equipment, for work at the golf club. •Council agreed to provide the has been scheduled, March 1 to discuss receive a response. He said when he subdivison applications that the Village Council will clarify with Public Works Kaslo Trailblazers Society with doggy the issue. Yaholnitsky says his request asked CAO Rae Sawyer the same has received from the firm on behalf of that any volunteer equipment time at the bags for the Practica dispensers located is based on two factors. The first is that question in early February, Sawyer Kaslo Bay Resort. The letter addresses golf club is only to be conducted outside on the Kaslo River Trail, with the BCBC is mandated by the Province to replied she thought the deadline was no some of the Village’s concerns around regular working hours. understanding the society will keep the accelerate the sale of surplus properties. longer applicable because the referen- the applications regarding zoning, •The Regional District of Central dispensers stocked in the future. The second is that BCBC has secured a dum on the issue did not take place. She encroachments and public access to the Kootenay (RDCK) has agreed to the •Council will thank Jeff Davie of waterfront. The correspondence was Village’s request for a mixed plastic the Kaslo & District Arena Association referred to Planning & Development for recycling program on a trial basis. Prior for offering a free public skate during recommendation to Council. to starting the program, the RDCK will Spirit of BC Week. •Gillian Sanders appeared as a dele- launch an advertising campaign in the •A single “15 minute parking only” gation and spoke of the success of the area to advise residents of what products sign will be installed on the streetlight Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort is a Four Season Destination Resort 2005 Kaslo Bear Smart Program, the will be accepted. in front of the city hall building, and the located 20 km south of Kaslo. We believe our Employees are the need to continue the program and •The petition received from RDCK curb will be painted yellow from the most important asset of our Organization. Attitude is #1 and we requested funding in the amount of residents regarding extended fire corner of 4th Street and B Avenue for a strive to have a fun and supportive work environment. $2,500 (the same as last year). Sanders protection service will be discussed with distance of 20 feet to improve traffic said over 18,000 lbs of fruit was Area D director Andy Shadrack. visibility. We are currently looking for Team Players to fill positions in our harvested by 54 volunteers through the •The mayor and CAO were •The Earthworkers were granted a Kaslo Fruit Tree Project last year, and authorized to sign a lease with the Kaslo licence to occupy a portion of 5th Street HOUSEKEEPING department. Full and Part-time Shifts available. was distributed to the food bank, local and District Arena Association for a 5- for the purposes of operating a com- Flexible work schedule. farms and the public. She said that bear year term beginning September 1, 2005 munity composting facility. awareness education was vital to at $1,000 per year. •The municipality will approve the Qualifications: continue to reduce conflict in Kaslo and •A letter of support will go to the attendance of one Kaslo firefighter at Good health area. Sanders’ funding request was North Kootenay Lake Community the Wildland Urban Interface Hard Worker referred to 2006 budget deliberations. Services Society encouraging it to take Symposium to be held in Penticton Attention to detail •Council received a letter from the lead in accessing grant funding for March 20-23 with expenses paid Positive Attitude Margaret Watson, who wondered a program to address crystal meth abuse. pursuant to municipal policy.

Benefits include: Kaslo CCG meetings to be held at the Seniors’ Hall - Competitive Wage package by Jill Braley & Area D in an effort to assist scheduled. - Being part of a Positive Team At the February 16 Kaslo & Area emergency personnel to more quickly A Crime Stoppers video will be - Extended benefit plan after three months Community Consultative Group respond to 911 calls. Local businesses aired on Channel 10. Luukko was most - Free Hot Springs use - unlimited meeting the following was discussed: can supply the following items:- open to a 10 minute interview with Kul Home Hardware (can order in signs/ Nijjar of Kaslo Cable. He also gave the - Day shifts only • CCG will hold its monthly meetings every second Wednesday at tape); Ramsbottoms (reflective tape) group his monthly RCMP report. 7 pm at the Seniors’ Hall beginning and Kaslo Building Supplies (posts/ Luukko mentioned during one accident Please email Megan at [email protected] or phone 1-250-229- March 8/06, changing the location at wood/reflective signs/tape). Hart has scene he attended, the smell of alcohol 4212 for more details and to arrange for application. the request of several seniors. offered his assistance to place the was evident from the blood on the Meetings were previously held in the signage for free, with a request for pavement. He will attend a community NOTICE TO AREA D RESIDENTS village office, which was not people donations to Crime Stoppers, CCG services meeting at the village hall friendly, due to the steep set of stairs or the Kaslo Volunteer Fire sometime in the future. Before I ride off into the sunset, I have a few things to say about outside. As the office is open most Department. For more information • All CCG meetings are open to the serving as the director of Area D. days, the CCG box will remain in the please call Hart at 353-2800. public. A confidential mail-box for As I am not a public speaker, a liar, or an actor, it makes being a foyer of the village hall. • The group will liaise with Truus citizens to use is also available in the politician very challenging. • Ken Hart has placed Crime Meijer Drees, president of the Seniors’ village hall foyer. Everyone is My base support came from the forest industry employees and Stopper donation cans at Napa, Esso, Group, for RCMP Cst. Andrew Luukko encouraged to come out and learn more employers. My opponent’s base of support is the other industry. Kaslo Building Supplies, Barren Fly to speak at the Seniors Hall regarding about your community, receive updates I did a good job on your behalf. Getting fired when there were no & Tackle and Home Hardware.. The any issues seniors’ may have regarding from your local RCMP and give your RDCK issues was disappointing to say the least. group recently talked about the need the community. A notice will be placed ideas and suggestions for a safer, better Because of the election results we now have a non-resident Green for reflective house numbers in Kaslo on Channel 10 and bulletin boards once Kaslo. Party director with a Green Party alternate. A non-resident elected official can increase your taxes without financial consequences to Langham Gallery April 9 and regular gallery hours are For more information, visit themselves, such as a 20% increase in the library funding. Thursday to Sunday, 1 to 4 pm. www.thelangham.ca The following are some of the highlights under my watch that I opening take pride in. Upgrades to the Kaslo Hospital, a very large grant to the submitted Allen subdivision water system, a new fire truck, a new search and The Langham Gallery welcomes rescue truck, the Lardeau Valley mosquito control program, the new the work of two visiting artists, waste management system and the Area D Glacier Creek Park. Courtney Andersen and Shantael I made appointments for representation by the RDCK based on the Sleight. willingness and ability of the volunteers to serve. The appointment of Andersen, from Salmo, works in Ken Wapple to the Kaslo & District Community Forest Society has cerra colla, an ancient Italian technique proven to be invaluable. He was chosen for his forest management skills involving cold wax, glue and pigments. and his vast forestry experience. KDCFS is now the example used on Her exhibition is titled When I’m Bored how to operate successfully. I Cook. Sleight’s The Crow Series Important message for the Lardeau Valley Residents features mixed media work from the The BC Hydro grant in lieu of taxes is the direct result of us having Calgary artist. Shantael Sleight’s The Crow Series features mixed media work from the Calgary artist. the Duncan Dam in Meadow Creek. You should monitor future allocations Join us for the opening reception • The last workshop the library is of the sixty-five thousand dollar per year fund. It belongs to you, the local Saturday March 4, 2 to 4 pm. The artists Argenta Library news putting together as part of this project, taxpayers. We also have a thirty thousand dollar per year Impacted Area will be in attendance and refreshments Submitted by Lisa Ross is a bookbinding workshop with PB&J Columbia Basin Trust Fund that goes for our mosquito control program. will be served. This exhibition runs until • The Argenta Library is changing Press of Balfour. On Sunday, March 5 This funding eases the local tax burden and must be spent within 10 km of its hours to better serve community from 10-4, they will be at the Argenta the Duncan Dam. needs. New hours will be Wednesdays Hall to teach us techniques for making The Glacier Creek Park is funded through a joint taxation function and Fridays, 2-5 and Thursdays 3-8. our own handbound books. Register with Kaslo. Kaslo has chosen to spend their five thousand per year on • We’re busy putting the finishing now by calling 366-0022 or 366-6808, their park attendant and maintenance. The Lardeau Valley has chosen to touches on the manuscript for our space is limited. bank a lot of their share with the RDCK. Make sure it remains with our Bound Together anthology about • The night before the workshop park funding. Argenta, which is a nine-month long there will be an evening of entertain- Thank you to my supporters for letting me serve Area D as the director. project made possible by grants from ment at the hall, including a presentation I will continue to work for our community and hope the future brings several donors. The finished work will by PB&J, a variety of local performers, prosperity to you and the area. be printed at Argenta Friends Press and and a concession of homemade goodies. Yours truly, be available for sale in May—stay tuned Time is 7 to 9:30 pm, and admittance is Larry Greenlaw for the time and date of the book launch. by donation to the library. March 1, 2006 The Valley Voice LIVING 13

Last winter I was looking out my white moon was slipping below the good photo, it was just one of those there was less wind than back down in Get Outta Town! kitchen window with binoculars and ridge over there as the first sunlight hit things that briefly comes then goes… the main valley. About 3 pm I was morning coffee at the steep valley of the peaks with the cold morning On a calm, sunny afternoon in having a break and gazing at the huge Wee Sandy Creek, across the lake from alpenglow. For a few amazing seconds December I was paddling along the wall that forms the east side of New Denver. Between the snowy the partially remaining full moon looked lakeshore south of the New Denver Whitewater Creek drainage leading up peaks, above the frozen treetops, I saw like an immense igloo sitting way up hospital and close enough to shore to to Mt. Brennan. The sun was fully on a moving dot which I soon realized was there on the pink/orange tinted glacier, do a little beach-combing as I floated that face and for maybe 15 minutes there a lone raven, soaring down towards the then the moon was set and gone and along. There was a series of tiny waves were continuous slides and snowy rock lake. Some minutes later I scoped again the peaks brightened further in the full lapping the shore from some wind avalanches coming down the chutes. and saw the same raven, I guess, glare of that early morning winter earlier in the day. I heard a slow tick- Nothing real immense, but a steady low flapping resolutely straight my way, still sunrise. tock sound coming from shore and roaring that ended quite completely as with Peter Roulston well out over Slocan Lake. Then a Timing is everything, but lucky pulled closer to see why this clock kinda the sun lowered and the various trigger couple minutes later, from my front chances of fate are maybe a little more. sound was occurring. A flat, plate-sized zones resolved. In the right place porch I happened to see a big black I was in Silverton a few weeks back piece of shale was poised straight up After seeing a remarkable raven land on the fir tree in front of close to sunset doing some shopping at and down between the boulders and swimming deer/waiting coyote/circling at the right time Law’s place, right across the street, and Bigway and decided to zip down to the each little wave would nudge it up to eagle episode along the lake last winter Over the past few weeks my I just couldn’t help but think it might be boat launch for a photo or two. Right as tick against one rock, then draw it back at Bannock Point, I’ve been convinced outings and daily excursions have been that same bird I’d seen several minutes I walked over to the walkway encircling again to tock against a lower boulder. that even if you don’t expect anything rather modest and not necessarily earlier and several kilometres away. the launch, an otter swam out from the The water level was just right, the waves too great to happen on a walk or ride or significant enough to write about, but Maybe not, since ravens are not all dock and cruised along the shore north big enough and the shale exactly located ski outing, stuff does go on all the time, satisfying enough for me, and often that rare. More recently, I was again past Nelsons’ house to some small to generate this flukey sound. like the proverbial tree falling including chance brief sightings or looking out the kitchen window at the floating docks. It climbed up onto the During that recent cold snap I spent unwitnessed in the forest. It’s not at all momentary impressions. Whether New Denver glacier, a little before snowy wooden deck and proceeded to several afternoons ski touring up in the important that anyone be there when you’re all geared up on some sunrise. It was during that cold snap sprawl and roll about for several Lyle and Whitewater Creek areas at events occur and such natural backcountry tour or simply strolling around Valentine’s, and the full moon minutes, enjoying those last rays of sun Retallack, on the north side of highway. happenings have always taken place down to the post office, neat stuff can was setting squarely behind the and acting like it was revelling on some After I climbed out of the shade down and likely always will, but it can be occur. snowfield of the glacier. The brilliant tropical beach. Too far off to make a at the highway, the sun was glorious and enriching to be out there when they do. Nice thing is that it’s free to enjoy and positive; the ‘late cycle boom’ which expensive. As the growth phase riding the wave. mostly good for you as well. Financial forum then leads into a ‘peak’ in the markets continued, the value style managers We believe that we are in the late Peter Roulston has owned the and then, ultimately, a ‘recessionary could no longer find good deals and cycle boom once again. What can be Bicycle Hospital for 15 years and now with period.’ many of them sat on the sidelines while difficult to predict is exactly how long lives in New Denver. 358-2133. Debbie Historically, the growth periods the growth style funds continued to soar. this boom will last, when the peak will have lasted about four to five years Investors would then compare the hit and how long the downturn will be. Pereversoff while the downturns have been about performance numbers of their growth All we know is that it will happen. What HIRING NOW 12 to 18 months long. The timing of funds against the value style funds. steps are you taking to prepare for the The markets: past, these stock market cycles can obviously What they found is the growth style inevitable? EXPERIENCED TREE vary but the pattern is very much the funds continued to show double digit A well diversified portfolio is the present & future same. What goes up must come down. returns while the value style funds were key. Don’t be too tempted to chase the PLANTERS The stock markets continued their The investment decisions that are made in the high single digits. As usual, the performance numbers of the past. Some LOCAL PLANTERS upward trend at the start of 2006. One throughout these various cycles will emotional response was to ditch the parties started a while ago and you NEEDED TV celebrity financial advisor stated that either help you or hurt you. It all depends value funds and chase the performance might be a little late coming through “if the high performance numbers of the on how you position yourself and numbers of the growth funds. Ironically, the door. If you’ve had strong WORK IN THE SLOCAN first few weeks continued throughout whether you use emotion or logic in it was those value style funds that had performance numbers over the last few VALLEY & NAKUSP the year, we’d have a 160% rate of your decision making. the strong performance numbers years, consider seizing the profits by COMMUTE FROM HOME !! return for 2006!” And then in the next Looking back at the last few years throughout the subsequent downturn. selling high—buying low. As much as breath, he brought things back to reality of the 1990s, we were experiencing a What should have been a four to investors feel that they are logical in their 10 WEEKS OF WORK by saying “it ain’t likely!” longer than normal growth phase/late five year growth cycle ended up lasting investment decisions, emotion tends to APRIL TO JULY So where exactly are we in the cycle boom. Many financial advisors more than 7 years! Between the year cloud their judgement. Working with an markets these days? Our investment were cautioning investors that the peak 2000 and early 2003, a lot of investors experienced financial planner can help CALL 226-7611 advisory team has been talking to was near but it was hard to argue with were ultimately caught in one of the you make appropriate decisions Evergreen Forest Services various portfolio managers and those performance numbers. Many worst bear markets in history. The throughout every phase of the stock P. O. Box 100, Slocan Park, researching economic reports trying to investors were experiencing double- markets declined so far as to be market cycle. Seek advice! get a sense of what lies ahead. digit returns, the science and technology compared to the stock market crash of Debbie Pereversoff CFP CSA is co- B.C., V0G 2E0 We have tried to educate our clients type funds or the ‘dot com’ companies 1929 and the Great Depression that owner of The Affolter Financial Group Phone: (250) 226-7611 Fax: by explaining how the stock market were all the rage. I’ll admit that it was followed. Inc. specializing in retirement planning, (250) 226-7374 cycles work. There are typically six hard even for me to not feel tempted to The recovery phase finally took portfolio management and design. Email: [email protected] stages to any stock market cycle: the get caught up in the craze. hold in the spring of 2003 and we’ve ‘trough’ or bottom of the market; the Many investors had ‘value style’ since experienced steady growth in all ‘recovery phase’—a time when the funds in their portfolios. Value style world markets. I’m sure some investors markets surge ahead coming out of a portfolio managers tend to seek out have been thrilled to see double digit downturn; the ‘growth phase’—a time inexpensive stock that they will hold for returns in their portfolios and are once when the markets are healthy and a period of time until they feel it is too again experiencing the euphoria of to eat! One afternoon at lunch time the to give it to all of you fabulous food caterers served a chicken dish that fans. I’ve found it in various cook books knocked everyone’s socks off. This under the name of “Poulet Provencal.” created a laundry problem, but the dish Other sources call it “Chicken was simply heavenly. I HAD to have Marbella.” the recipe, but movie sets have rules, Their recipes vary a little, but here’s and one of them is never to bother the mine: with caterers. I waited around after the meal, Chicken to knock your Andrew because I wasn’t due to have my head socks off squished for several hours, and when Chicken pieces - 2 cut-up chickens Rhodes things looked safe enough I snuck or 12 thighs or whatever you like. AVIAN BIKE FLU SWEEPS VALLEY around to the back of the catering trailer Marinate the chicken over night in: Obvious symptoms include soft or flat tires, rusty chain and knocked on the door. The head 1/2 cup olive oil Fabulous Chicken and gears, stiff cables and crooked saddle. May also display caterer opened the door. I told her I’d 1/2 cup red wine vinegar or and a Squished Head? do anything for the chicken recipe. She balsamic (better) loose grips, rattling fenders and squeaky pedals. Hello all you fantastic fabulous blushed, let me in the trailer, got out pen 1/4 cup capers and some caper juice Sure fire remedys available at: food fans, and hello to all of you who and paper and proceeded to write the 1/2 cup favorite pitted olives (green feel I write only positive reviews of recipe down. She had cooked it for fifty is good) PETER ROULSTON’S BICYCLE HOSPITAL restaurants. This week’s column will be five people, so she had to down size the 1 cup pitted prunes Parts, accessories, repairs, several new and used bikes. a little different, so brace yourselves. ingredients, but she got it down and 2 tbsp. dried oregano You know that picture of me at the top handed it to me. I gave her many thanks 1 tbsp. fresh ground black pepper NEW DENVER & AREA 358-2133 of this column? That’s actually an old and headed of to where I was soon to 6 bay leaves resume photo from my twenty year get my head squished. That piece of The next day place chicken in a acting career in Vancouver. No kidding. paper with the recipe on it stayed in one roasting pan and pour everything else What does this have to do with food? of my folders for SIXTEEN YEARS. (the marinade) over it. Dribble MAPLE Well, as it happens I used that very photo A couple of years ago I looked for it SYRUP over chicken ( or use 2 tbsp. when I got a job in a feature film called and found it, but there were problems. brown sugar) THE FLY II. You can rent it and watch The ink had faded and the paper was Pour 1/2 cup WHITE WINE over my head getting. squished at the bottom falling apart. It was nearly illegible, but it all. of an elevator shaft. When they hired with a magnifying glass and lots of Bake at 400 degrees ‘til done—an me they said “You have the right patience I managed to reconstruct the hour or so. amount of brains for this part.” But the recipe. I’ve been making it now and then HINT: Basting half way through is best part of the movie for me was the for the last two years, and many local fun, and can only make everything food. Movie sets are catered by teams people have enjoyed it and asked for better. of incredible cooks. Even the actors get the recipe, and guess what? I’m going ENJOY 14 CLASSIFIED ADS The Valley Voice March 1, 2006 future of this club is welcome and EDUCATION AUTOMOTIVE REGISTERMATE 1920 vacuum photography, virtual tours, floor encouraged to attend. Memberships FOUR BRIDGESTONE frame. Call 358-7218. plans, property sketches and will be due at this time as well. BLIZZAKS 195-75R-14 on rims for HEALTH professional yard signs. 250-265- sale. Used one winter $350. Call 358- FOR RENT FULL SPECTRUM BODY 0090. APARTMENT FOR RENT in COMMUNITY EDUCATION/ 7276. WORK offers deep tissue and stress SERVICES New Denver. Large 3-bedroom apt. 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Sales May Ann Waterfield RMT Kele’e Curry - 226-7788 per issue 265-4242 #3-5729 Highway 6, Winlaw, BC March 1, 2006 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 15 Kootenay characters: Dr. William Edward Gomm BY R.N. RILEY One early pioneer who had a established an office in Black’s Hotel. the hospital, along with most of the stroke in 1929 at age 63. Vipond as a “bluff, loud-speaking, hard- considerable impact on his He was also an active member of the downtown core of the city, burned Respected, admired, in a 1950s era working general practitioner. A very community is Dr. William Edward city’s social scene, as an officer and down. Six days later, Gomm re- piece, Gomm was described by Ed good doctor.” Gomm, of Sandon. Born in founding member of the Knights of opened a makeshift hospital in the Savannah, Ga. one year after the end Pythias. “Upper Gulch” area. It lay in the path Kaslo Primary Gallery gets new art exhibit of the US Civil War to a well-to-do The first Sandon hospital, with of snowslides, but it would do... submitted September. Southern family, around age 10 room for six patients, opened March In June of 1900, Gomm married Fern Van Horn is an artist who Primary Health Centre hours: Gomm moved with his widowed 1, 1899, with Gomm as the attending Maude Beadleson of Cody, with has spent all her life developing her Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday mother to New York, where he physician. Later that same year, the whom he would later have four sons abilities and draws on influences such 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, (closed 12:30- attended college. After post-graduate area mine owners locked out all and three daughters. That same year, as her father, her good friend John 13:30) and Wednesday 8:30 am to studies in Vienna, he returned to members of the Sandon Miners’ he became a Canadian citizen. Cooper, and past Kaslo resident and 12:30 pm. Located at 673 A Ave Savannah, where he was the city Union over a pay dispute. As the lock- 1901 marked the start of Gomm’s well known artist Mary Weiler. (downstairs). physician. He also later worked in out dragged on for months, Gomm political career. He eventually served Her paintings, a mixture of For information, please call 353- New York and then San Francisco, and the hospital matron, Miss on Sandon City Council for 11 years, acrylics and watercolour, are a 2291/366-4325. where he contracted tuberculosis. Chisholm, not only ended up working including four terms as mayor. In vibrant, exhilarating assortment of “a It was perhaps due to this bout of for no pay, but placed their meagre addition, he was a school trustee and few of her favourite things.” Her TB that Gomm turned his sights north savings at the disposal of the police commissioner, as well as the penchant for old trucks comes in 1895, and headed for the clear hospital’s board of directors. The district coroner for 12 years. through as she lovingly has rendered mountain air, arriving in Sandon the following February a settlement was Snow slides forced the closure of them and given them, as she says, following year. By 1897, Gomm had finally reached, but three months later the second hospital, but in 1904 the “their moment in the sun.” Western Federation of Miners opened Come by the Primary Health a spacious two-storey hospital on Centre (even in the pink of health we Sunnyside Hill in Sandon. It was the are happy to see you!) during office most modern hospital in the entire hours, and view this wonderful area, and was open to all, regardless collection of new artwork which will of financial standing. However, an be on exhibit from March 2 until mid- ongoing recession meant continued SLOCAN VALLEY RECREATION hard times for Sandon; by 1913 the SPRING INTO FUN - Spring Break Day Camp. Crescent Valley Youth city was placed in receivership, and Centre. 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon./Fri. March 13th to 24th. in 1917 Gomm moved to New Denver, where he worked at the VOLLEYBALL FOR HEART TOURNEY- Sunday, March 5th. 11a.m.- Slocan Community Hospital. 2p.m. Mt. Sentinel School. Trophies & draws. Proceeds to BC/Yukon In 1922, this hospital closed due to Heart&Stroke. lack of funds, but Gomm continued to SEED EXCHANGE DAY - Sunday, March 12th Winlaw Hall. 10 a.m.-2 provide medical service, including p.m. Buy,trade & sell seeds/cuttings/plants. Reserve your table. Admission helping deliver future local author John by donation. Norris in 1922, in the Silverton Hospital, MICRO SOCCER -New program. Ages 4 & 5 years. Call for details. the house where Carl Lindstein now YOUTH SOCCER - Registration is underway for students up to Grade 6 lives. By 1926 the New Denver hospital KIDS ZONE BUY & SELL - Sat. April 1st. 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Box 279 BUS. 250-358-2411 Bus: 250-365-2111 265-3635 Reder New Denver, BC New Denver, BC Cell: 250-365-1802 E-mail: [email protected] FAX 250-358-7900 Website: www.royallepage.ca/selkirkrealty Phone: 250-358-7159 V0G 1S0 www.castlegarhomes.com per issue email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FREE CONSULTATION 16 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice March 1, 2006 RDCK, February 25: Auditor general discusses CBT board make-up by Jan McMurray reduced the number of board permanent advisory role to the Funding the Chair won’t affect •Area D Director Andy Shadrack •Auditor General Wayne Strelioff members from 18 to 12. Instead of Innovation Chair and that stipulates the taxation for the residents of Area H, was nominated appointee to the attended on invitation from the board 2/3 of board members appointed by contribution be returned if the Chair ever New Denver, Silverton and Slocan. The Regional Transportation Advisory to discuss the way the Columbia local governments and 1/3 by the ceases to exist. Slocan Valley Economic Development Committee. Basin Trust board of directors is provincial government, all 12 are RDCK Chair and New Denver Commission has agreed to New Denver •The board authorized the Slocan composed. RDCK Chair Gary now appointed by the government, Mayor Gary Wright has spoken to Mayor Wright’s proposal that its Valley Economic Development Wright reported that Strelioff with the local governments Selkirk College President Marilyn funding for 2006 be cut by the amount Commission to sign a $24,000 contract conveyed that now that the CBT had submitting two to four nominees. Luscombe and says she is “more than residents will be taxed for the Selkirk with CMON to help bring broadband decided not to exercise the option At the time, people were not happy willing to agree to something like that.” College Chair. service to the more rural parts of valley. agreement to purchase the shares of with the change, and demanded to know Columbia Power Corporation, the the reasoning behind it. The response Elderly patient dies after being moved from Trail CBT board could go back to the way they got was that Strelioff had by Jan McMurray patients from the Trail site to Grand for residential care if the client is it used to be without violating any recommended the Province use the Health Minister George Abbott Forks. Some of these patients were prepared to accept the first available accounting principles. generally accepted accounting has ordered a ministry review of a frail, with no family, had language and appropriate bed. “In general, a In November 2003, the Columbia principles (GAAP). Under GAAP, decision made at Kootenay Boundary barriers and a large mountain pass hospital is not the best environment Basin Trust Amendment Act changed governments that have investments in Hospital in Trail that saw a very frail between them and their loved ones.” for a residential care client, and the way board members are an arms-length corporation can only elderly patient moved to a residential A ministry news release on the hospital authorities endeavour to appointed to the board. The Act keep the corporation’s assets on the care facility in Grand Forks. Ninety- incident states that the ministry’s move seniors into appropriate books if they have complete control of one-year-old Fanny Albo died days policy under Access to Residential facilities as quickly as possible,” it NAKUSP VOLUNTEER the organization. They say that BC after she was transferred from the Care is that clients are only approved says. FIRE DEPARTMENT could not afford the over $200 million hospital. write down if CBT investments were Interior Health Authority CEO OPEN HOUSE taken off the books. Murray Ramsden is also conducting MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Wright said it was “very gracious” a review of the situation, to determine March 4, 2006 • 10:00 am to 2:00 pm of Strelioff to come to the board whether Fanny Albo should have 19 and older men & women needed meeting, attributing it to MLA Corky been transferred out of the hospital. Demonstrations will be done by Evans, who began meeting with the His review is independent of Abbott’s trained volunteer firefighters in auditor general to discuss the situation and scheduled to be completed by engine pumper use, hydrant last year. March 10. connections, CAFS, monitors, •The board voted to fund the The Castlegar and District Health wildland/interface capabilities, auto Selkirk College Innovation Chair in Watch says in a press release, “This extr. and much more! Regional Economic Development and tragic case demonstrates the appalling Come and have hot chili and a bun the bylaw was forwarded for ministerial failure of the Interior Health for lunch, with refreshments, and if signing. Before the bylaw is given final Authority’s policies as they relate to you like what you see, fill out an reading in March, the chair and CAO seniors, particularly its ‘first available application form and become were directed to draft an agreement with bed’ policy and its policy of refusing West Kootenay Wildcats go wild and win it all in Invermere February 10-12. Congratulations and good luck at the provincials in March! involved in your community to help Selkirk College that gives the board a to listen to public input.” save life and property. The organization says Mrs. Albo Top row, L to R: Madison Campbell (Grand Forks), Casey Jones (Kaslo), Sam Tyers (Kaslo), Taryn Moffatt (Trail), Erin Dermody (Castlegar), Jessica Trusz (BeaverValley), Justine Thielker (Slocan Valley). Door prizes are topped off with a SMOKEY CREEK SALVAGE and her family are not the only 24 HR TOWING victims of this policy, which ships Bottom row, L to R: Rosanne Wallace (Beaver Valley), Marnie Audia (Trail), Lauren Taylor (Nelson), donated helicopter ride for two, New & Used Auto Parts, Back Hoe Work, seniors to distant places for long term Christy Mason (Nelson), Lisa Austin (Castlegar), Kayla Martin (Rossland), Kaitlyn Burke (Castlegar), from Canadian Mountain Holidays. Certified Welding & Repairs, Vehicle Removal Charlotte Chanasyk (Nelson), Carmen Petrick (Slocan Valley), Kenzie Waterstreet (Salmo). WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS care because there are insufficient “YOUR COMMUNITY 359-7815 ; 1-877-376-6539 beds in their home communities. Housing referral service in Winlaw NEEDS YOU” 3453 YEATMAN RD, SOUTH SLOCAN Tina Coletti, West Kootenay If you have housing to offer or if ordinator Laverne Booth. Regional Chairperson of the BC you need a home and have some special “Affordable and adequate housing Nurses Union, also believes that requirements, you might want to is important for all our families”, says Offering Now inappropriate transfer of patients connect up with the free housing referral Michelle Cole of the Habondia Lending occurs in our region. She sent out to service now being set up in the Spicer Society. “We are pleased to offer Top Quality local governments a copy of an Center in Winlaw. information sessions for home-owners, internal email to the Trail hospital’s Thanks to Interior Health and a renters and would-be residents to Seafood at nursing staff that alerts nurses that couple of ‘mini-grants’, the Habondia improve the living conditions in the they may have to house patients in Lending Society is setting up a new Slocan Valley. We want to hear from the hallways because the hospital is service for residents and newcomers in valley residents—what do you need to running at overcapacity. the Slocan Valley. Open on Saturdays offer more housing spaces in the valley? FOODS She says in her letter, “In the fall starting March 25 from 10 am to 4 pm, Starting March 25 through to mid- Hwy 6, New Denver months the Kootenay Boundary the housing office is a friendly space April you can participate in a 250-505-5515 facilities were in such overflow for people with housing issues. Call ‘community housing conversation’ with capacity that the Kootenay Boundary 226-7011, and “you can leave a topics such as Conversing with Mental Regional Hospital transferred four message 24/7”, says housing co- Illness, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, Programs for Secondary Suites and Energy Efficiency for Home-owners. Slocan Valley seed exchange day On Sunday, March 12 Slocan Valley Recreation will host a seed exchange day at the Winlaw Hall from 10 am to 2 pm. Gardeners from around the region are expected to be at the exchange to buy, sell, trade or barter. All types of local seeds are welcome, be they heritage seeds or something nurtured in your own garden. Fruit tree and bush cuttings can also be brought along. It doesn’t matter if you’re a hobby gardener or pursue this as a life path— we can all learn from our common passion.

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