July 4, 2007 The Valley Voice

Volume 16, Number 12 July 4, 2007 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.” Glacier/Howser hydro open house draws an angry crowd by Art Joyce The open house was disrupted by having problems shutting the site stage.” They will be required to gather streams. “We need to talk about the real An open house held by Purcell a group of citizens who demanded down. Project manager Simon data on potential environmental impacts issues – do we even need this project, Green Power at the Lardeau Valley answers and called a public meeting Bourdeau of Axor Group Inc., the and respond to concerns raised by the and what effects will it have? Will it Community Hall was met with a on the spot. Many felt frustrated that corporation providing the capital for public. He and Gourdeau stressed that benefit us? Or is it yet another case of contingent of angry citizens the the microhydro project as outlined on the development, said the new Purcell the ToR are only the first stage (pre- us getting the guts and feathers while afternoon of June 27. The company the display boards represents a larger Green Power website was up as of application) of the formal process the chicken goes to someone outside the released to the public its Terms of scale than had originally been the day of the open house. Purcell required by the EAO, which can take community?” said Scarlett. Reference (ToR) for the Glacier/ proposed by Neil and Sean Murphy, Green Power is the new name for the 255 days in the application review stage The EAO is holding a public Howser Creek hydro project as and that the old proposal was the one numbered company (3986314 alone. Yet some at the open house felt commentary period on the Glacier/ submitted to the Environmental still listed on the Glacier Power BC Canada) owned by Axor which holds that the process is only designed to wear Howser project from July 13 to August Assessment Office (EAO). website. Neil Murphy said he was the water licenses to Glacier and people down and ultimately does little 20. Comments can be emailed to Howser creeks. Neil Murphy sold his to incorporate public and environmental [email protected] or Glacier Creek water license to concerns. addressed to Garry Alexander at PO Montreal-based Axor for a Electrical engineer Don Scarlett Box 9426, Stn. Prov. Govt, Victoria BC percentage return over the 40-year agreed with many that BC Hydro’s V8W 9V1. A copy of the draft Terms term of the project and will be independent power producers (IPP) of Reference for the project is available retained in the capacity of consultant. program is merely privatizing public online at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. Sean Murphy, a certified marine PHOTO CREDIT: GAIL BAUMAN GAIL CREDIT: PHOTO engineer, will likely be the on-site Colleen McCrory passes away project manager. by Jan McMurray tirelessly to protect the world’s only Some at the meeting felt that the People from the New Denver/ inland temperate rainforest (ITR), generating capacity of the hydro Silverton area and far beyond are and especially the part of it that is project had been increased, and could grieving the passing of one of the located right in our own backyard – hardly be called ‘micro’ in scale. In greatest environmentalists of our the Incomappleux Valley. fact the Murphys had originally time. Colleen McCrory died of a Colleen accomplished her work as allowed for a maximum generating brain tumour on July 1 at about 9:30 a member of the Valhalla Wilderness capacity of up to 125 megawatts pm at her home in Silverton. Society. A founding member of the (MW), divided between the Glacier Colleen was best known for her society, she held the position of facility (60 MW) and Howser (65 star role in having Valhalla Provincial chairperson and then Executive MW). One resident said “we need to Park created. She was also a key Director. shut this project down.” player in the establishment of South Colleen had won many awards for Gary Diers took issue with the Moresby, in the Queen Charlotte her environmental work, including the size of the penstock tunnels, which Islands, as a national park reserve. world’s most prestigious – the Goldman has been expanded from 3 X 3.5 More recently, she had been working Environmental Prize. metres to 4.5 X 4.5 metres. Diers, Canada Day was celebrated with fireworks and so much more in many West who prepared a critique of the project Kootenay communities. This dazzling display is from Ainsworth, where over 100 for the Purcell Alliance for people came out for the show. See back page for more Canada Day photos Wilderness, said this will create over 30,000 tandem axle dump truck loads of waste rock. He wanted to know where this waste material would be deposited and whether the issue of acid leaching had been considered. In the draft ToR, it explains that some of the rock material will be used to build the concrete faced rock dam at Howser Creek. “It also reduces ... the number of cement trucks required to make the trip to the construction site.” Diers said the open house was the first time he’d heard that the project would need to drill seismic lines to prepare for penstock construction. Bourdeau answered that these are needed in order to gather as much information as possible on the geology of the sites. Many at the meeting were unhappy with the possibility that up to 80% of the annual average creek flow could be diverted by the penstocks, potentially impacting bull trout spawning. The bull trout is currently a blue-listed ‘Howard’s End’ on Slocan River Road was a worthwhile stop on the Slocan (threatened) species in BC. Valley Art & Garden Tour June 24. Addy and Roy Howard’s English estate-like EAO Project Assessment Director Canada Day also marked the loss of an internationally acclaimed environmentalist, gardens are so very colourful, with an amazingly wide variety of flowers. Garry Alexander said proponents Colleen McCrory, who was born and raised in New Denver/Silverton. Roses of all types and colours are the distinguishing feature. “rarely have all the answers at this a regular conservation feature brought to you by

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Country Furniture & Home Decor, 115 Hall St. Nelson, Toll-Free 1-866-352-3665 2 NEWS The Valley Voice July 4, 2007 Public meeting on cell phone service results in 30-day reprieve by Art Joyce at the meeting to express support. community decision.” antenna array, reiterating that Telus there’s a low desire for cell service here,” Knox Hall in New Denver was Mayor Wright acknowledged at the Brock Enderton, Telus Real Estate “complies in all cases with Safety Code he said. Jenkins then offered to hold off packed to overflowing the evening of outset that under current federal and Government Affairs Manager for 6.” on completing the installation for 30 June 21 with residents concerned about regulations administered by Industry BC, opened by saying, “We really didn’t Anne Sherrod was cheered by the days, pending a review of other options. the possible health risks associated with Canada, Village council is allowed to expect people would be opposed to cell audience when she said that she Following the public session, cell phone service being installed in the have input as to the location of radio service.” Telus had entered into “doesn’t trust Health Canada for one council debated several motions. A village. Mayor Gary Wright and council communications equipment but cannot negotiations with the CBC two years minute because they currently allow use motion was proposed formally had called for the meeting with Telus prevent its installation. ago to use the existing TV tower for cell of over 60 chemicals known to be requesting Telus not to complete cell representatives in response to a petition “People have asked us why Telus phone transmission equipment, in carcinogenic.” Others who spoke noted service installation for 30 days. presented by citizens requesting a had no public process. I just wanted you accordance with Industry Canada’s the wide disparity of exposure standards Councillor Greensword was opposed, moratorium on cell service pending to know it’s not their fault – that’s how mandate to encourage facilities sharing around the world, wondering why saying she wanted “to see a site as far public consultation. the laws are set up,” said Wright. and minimize the construction of Canada’s exposure levels were so much away from people as possible.” A A clear majority of the 80 or so Wright explained that for some unsightly towers. Enderton said Telus lower than European standards. Richard second motion for a community present spoke out against cell service in years now some residents in the New “wasn’t trying to come in without Caniell made the point that “for 30 years referendum was debated but Mayor the village. One person spoke in favour, Denver/Silverton area have “harrassed” anyone knowing about it,” and that New we had studies telling us there was no Wright saw potential liability problems saying he wished that fire, police or Telus to install cell phone and wireless Denver was the last on its to-do list global warming happening,” and asked if not all property owners received emergency services had been present internet in the north Slocan Valley. There under the Connected Communities if Telus would reconsider the adequacy sufficient notice. Councillor Bunka is at present “no process in New initiative of Telus and the BC of Safety Code 6. Enderton replied that suggested adding a request to Telus for SMOKEY CREEK SALVAGE Denver’s OCP saying anything at all government. He said Telus currently has Telus has no position on the Code except a further 60 day postponement, so that 24 HR TOWING about cell phone service,” he explained. 125 customers in the New Denver to comply. “every citizen in town can have a say,” New & Used Auto Parts, Back Hoe Work, Certified Welding & Repairs, Vehicle Removal “I don’t think anyone here is postal code with cell phone accounts. Terry Taylor spoke of her concerns but the motion was not brought to a vote. WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS arguing that Telus is putting in an illegal In response to questions about about the negative social implications Council finally passed two motions: the 359-7815 ; 1-877-376-6539 installation,” commented Daniel potential exposure levels of radio on teens of cell phone use and asked if first, that council write Industry Canada 3453 YEATMAN RD, SOUTH SLOCAN Sherrod, “but this needs to be a frequency radiation (RFR), Enderton Telus had done any studies on the with its concerns regarding the location repeatedly cited Health Canada’s Safety subject. Enderton replied that this was and public consultation process, with Code 6, noting that the cell equipment best left to the expertise of academic copies forwarded to the Federation of would be emitting power levels 1,400 institutions. Eloise Charet agreed that Canadian Municipalities and Union of times below code. Audience members “it’s our children we worry about,” BC Municipalities. The second motion responded that it’s not the power but citing the First Nations principle of passed was to advise Telus to consider the pulsed frequency (800-1,800 Mhz) considering the effects of one’s installing the equipment at least 500 that is at issue. The advantage of the decisions to the seventh generation. metres from residential areas. microwave band is that very low power In response to Enderton’s claim that Not all leaving Knox Hall were is needed to transmit these frequencies. cell phones are a major economic happy with the decision. Some felt Penny Bonnett explained how RFR development tool along with high-speed council was “playing politics” and interferes with the basic process by internet, many residents said it’s what wondered why Village councillors which cells communicate and repair the community doesn’t have in the way came up with an arbitrary figure for themselves, making the point that all life of modern amenities that makes it locating the equipment. Others felt it forms are affected. Enderton replied that attractive to visitors. Bill Roberts said was the best council could do given the there are already 16 sources of RFR the Slocan Valley Economic limited scope of their powers on the energy being emitted from the existing Development Commission taking issue. advantage of the area’s cell phone-free status as a marketing tool for tourism Summer theatre had been discussed. WANTED Someone asked Mayor Wright if school is back submitted the Village could pass a bylaw to stop It’s that time of year again – the cell phone service and was told they TO BUY: Valhalla School of Theatre Arts, cannot. When asked if Telus could (ViSTA), is putting on its second relocate the equipment at a more remote CEDAR AND annual summer theatre school July location, Enderton said it’s unlikely 16-28! This unique thespian program PINE POLES given the economics of a small market is designed to allow kids aged 7 -12 like New Denver. Mayor Wright asked and teenagers 13 - 18 to experience John Shantz if Telus would consider not completing the excitement of theatre, as well as • 250-308-7941 (cell) the installation. Technicians were within bring their own creative ideas to life. Please contact: Gorman 48 hours of completion and were told This year, the younger students will to temporarily halt installation when Brothers Lumber Ltd. be performing plays on the theme of Telus heard of community concerns, ‘Pirates.’ Directed by their own said General Manager for BC Interior imagination, these dashing stories of 250-547-9296 South Steve Jenkins. bloodthirsty villains and heroic “Very clearly what I’m hearing is, exploits will be publicly performed at 7 pm on July 20th and 27th at the Silverton Memorial Hall. The teens will be starring in their own adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream.’ This timeless classic will be performed with a semi-modern spin to it, but with just as much fun and laughs as Billy S intended. This is an event you will not want to miss! This play will be held at 7 pm at the Silverton Memorial Hall on Saturday July 28th. There are still a few spots left in both the children and teen summer theatre weeks. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this exciting program. Contact Bree Lillies at [email protected] or 358- 7225, or visit the Valhalla Fine Arts website at www.valhallafinearts.org for more details. Don’t forget to mark these exciting events down on your calendar – ViSTA only comes once a year! July 4, 2007 The Valley Voice NEWS 3 Merits of provincial building purchase debated at Kaslo public meeting by Dan Nicholson community. A referendum has been province, and to develop a plan for Anne Malick asked about the its land and use the proceeds to About 30 Kaslo and area passed authorizing the village to its use. Kootenay Lake Historical Society’s purchase the building, instead of residents showed up at a meeting to borrow the money to buy the As moderator Randy Morse put it, (KLHS) archives. “If the village borrowing. discuss the fate of the old provincial structure. What remains is to “We’re here to discuss our hopes, fears doesn’t buy the building, what Councillors Hewat and courthouse building in that negotiate a final agreement with the and dreams for the provincial building.” happens to the archives?” Leathwood said that the village Pete White, KLHS president, wanted to complete the OCP before Shed at Rosebery log dump burns indicated that the preferred location selling any land. by Geordie Rice of a shed when she was passing by the the fire began on the outside north wall for the archives is in the provincial A number of people were A fire that broke out in Rosebery’s log dump. of the shed, and has since collected building, where it is currently housed. concerned that there didn’t seem to log dump on the night of Saturday, June Scheepens alerted the residents of samples that are being tested for signs Archivist Elizabeth Scarlett said that be a plan being articulated for the 30 has been labelled suspicious and is a nearby house, who called 911. The of arson. the brick and stone structure is an building’s use. under investigation. fire department responded quickly and RCMP Corporal Heidema said, excellent place to house the Pete White was of the opinion The fire was first reported by Elly the fire was extinguished, but the shed “We can’t rule out arson, but we can’t collection, particularly from the that the village didn’t need to define Scheepens around 10:30 pm. She had was destroyed. rule out spontaneous combustion either. perspective of fire hazard. its use at this time. “The City Hall noticed flames coming out of the roof The fire department has determined We consider it suspicious in nature right When questioned about the restoration is a five-year project. We now.” possibility of using the top floor of need to relocate the village office on RCMP has sent soil samples to a City Hall, after that building was a temporary basis, anyway. The laboratory in Edmonton to see if there restored, Scarlett indicated that the provincial building is a 1st class are any accelerants present. Heidema fire supression system might ruin structure and we’re getting it below says results could take a while to come archival material. market value.” back, “depending on the backlog.” Someone wanted to know where Mayor Holland indicated that the offer to purchase was at. Mayor someday he’d like to see a museum

PHOTO CREDIT GEORDIE RICE The shed is on the Springer Creek Forest Products log dump in Rosebery, Holland noted that the referendum of natural history on the top floor. which hasn’t been in operation for about authorizing council to borrow the two years. Heidema says there was no money had passed, and that council sign of vandalism or any other damage had passed a resolution to purchase at the site. the building. The province and the The shed was completely gutted in village are still negotiating the terms the blaze, but fortunately it served as a of the offer to purchase. lunch room, and contained only a few Anne Malick and Linda Cole had tables and chairs and a refrigerator. concerns about the purchase of the No important equipment or building, particularly the 10-year hazardous materials were present in the lease to the government agent, which shed, and total damage is expected to is an unfunded liability. total less than $10,000. Rick Taylor wanted to know why the village didn’t simply sell some of Water and sewer regulations need tweaking by Jan McMurray professional’s liability insurance is The RDCK board has adopted a New sewage and water passed down to the customer. policy that water systems with less than regulations are making things more “If homeowners could take out their 500 users per day can use a point of difficult and more expensive for rural own permit, hire whomever, and entry system (treatment at the tap). people, and the Regional District of assume their own liability, there would These systems, which treat water Central Kootenay (RDCK) is trying be substantial savings,” said Kettle. through microfiltration and ultraviolet to do something about it. People with “The regulations are making cheaters light, are much less costly than a water personal stories about how these out of honest people,” he added. treatment plant that treats water at the regulations have caused them grief Kettle represents the RDCK on a source. However, local health officers, are asked to call John Kettle, RDCK working group set up by the Union of who ultimately approve water treatment Director, at 250-428-6096. BC Municipalities to address concerns systems, have been inconsistent in “We’d like the Province’s around the sewage regulation. That approving point of entry systems. policies and legislation to be more committee is expected to make “There are communities responsive to public needs. People recommendations to the Province by the throughout the RDCK where these can’t afford what they are being asked fall. systems are in place and everything to do right now,” says Kettle. The new water regulations favour seems to be working perfectly,” says What it all boils down to is very expensive water treatment systems Kettle. “They provide multi-barrier liability, he says. “Costs are rising to ensure safe drinking water. Local drinking water protection, which is because everyone is trying to cover governments and community groups much better than just chlorine.” themselves. We’re at the point where that are managing small water systems Director Kettle (Area B - rural either people take responsibility for are being asked to upgrade their Creston), Director Don Munro (Area their own health or the government systems. Again, the cost is passed down H - Slocan Valley) and Director Andy will do it for them. The government to the users. Shadrack (Area D - North Kootenay is willing to take on that role, but “If Walkerton hadn’t happened, we Lake) are using some of their federal people can’t afford it.” wouldn’t be talking about this today,” gas tax funding to put in point of entry The new sewage regulations, says Kettle. “There were millions of systems at various locations in their introduced in May 2005, require dollars in lawsuits related to Walkerton. areas. Kettle says other directors may ‘certified professionals’ to design, And Walkerton happened because of follow suit. construct and maintain septic systems, human error. The system was working “The RDCK is taking the lead on and to assume all liability for the work fine – they just didn’t add chlorine,” said this issue and I think the Ministry might they do. The cost of the certified Kettle. work with us on this one,” he said. SVEDC holds public meetings to discuss high-speed internet service in the valley submitted each dependent on successful funding questions answered. For more The Slocan Valley Economic applications. information contact Derek Murphy at Development Commission (SVEDC) If later on this summer, the public 359-5998. invites the Slocan Valley public to learn approves the RDCK to borrow about the proposed community-owned $232,000 from the Municipal high-speed internet service and the plans Finance Authority, then the south to borrow $232,000 from the Municipal valley (Crescent Valley to the south Finance Authority to finance the end of Slocan Lake) will be implementation of the project this fall. connected. If the grant application of The meetings will be held on up to $464,000 for federal/provincial Monday July 9th Winlaw Hall in funding is approved, then the north Winlaw, and Tuesday July 10th at the valley (Rosebery, Hills and Summit Doukhobor Hall in Hills at 7 pm. Lake) can be connected. As well, the For over 5 years now, the SVEDC overall project can be built better and and a number of community volunteers stronger – giving the community have been planning a community- more options in the future. owned wireless internet service, which Behind the scenes, other partners will provide similar service and speed have come on board lending the project to what is offered in Nelson or other credibility and energy, such as new West Kootenay communities. They addition Net Idea, which will be the have created a detailed business plan initial internet service provider, and that has the service paying for itself – long-term partner Columbia Mountain resulting in no increase in property Open Network (CMON). taxes. Come out to Winlaw Hall on July There are a number of scenarios for 9 or Hills Doukhobor Hall on July 10, how this project will roll out in the fall, learn about the plans and get your 4 OPINION The Valley Voice July 4, 2007

to do. the future, as the danger of this type of The Healthy Housing Society Mourning Colleen McCrory... Because our federal health pollution becomes more widely know (HHS), a registered non-profit group Our community lost one of its most beloved citizens on July 1st. Colleen department has adopted the standards and accepted, our lack of the of citizens living in the Village of McCrory was more than just an international environmental icon, she was a by which to govern the ‘convenience’ of cell phones will New Denver and outlying areas, is neighbour and I regarded her as a friend. She was, perhaps, the most passionate telecommunications industry from the become a distinct advantage in opposed to the establishment of cell and dedicated person that I’ve ever met. I loved that. Whether you agreed USA, we are allowing a very profitable attracting those people who want to live phone and wireless services in New with her or not, you always knew where she stood on an issue. industry to cause untold medical costs in a clean environment. Denver. Citing concerns raised by She was courageous, unwavering in her convictions and brave enough to into the near future. Unlike our So in closing, for those of you who international studies showing a 3-4 speak the truth as she saw it. She brought energy and talent to whatever she American neigbours we have chosen want cell phones so badly – do you not times greater incidence of cancer in turned her hand to. What a bright light she was. to value all Canadians and with our owe it to yourself and to your populations living within 400 metres Over the course of the fourteen years that I knew her, she berated me as taxes pay for a medical system that community to first know, beyond of a cell phone transmission tower or often as she praised me. Whenever she came into the office to chew me out attempts to treat anyone of us that reasonable doubt, that this technology base station, the HHS is asking Telus about something, I had to listen. Her complaints were never frivolous or becomes sick. Now, I hardly need to is safe. Your friends and loved ones lives not to install the service. mean-spirited. I knew that she was only doing it because she was kind of comment that our system is already could depend on it. Studies done in Sweden, fond of me - she didn’t want me to look stupid. strained to the limit in many ways. Do Jeff and MC Pilsner Germany, Austria, New Zealand, She was curmudgeonly, cantankerous and strong-willed. I’ve always we really want to knowingly contribute New Denver Israel and elsewhere implicate the admired that in a person. In Colleen, I loved it. She could totally destroy one by allowing cell phone antenna sites to technology as a likely causal factor of your arguments, yet do it with enough compassion and lack of pretension, be placed in communities? Colleen McCrory, for a broad spectrum of cancers, that you would have to thank her for it afterwards. I ask every resident of New Denver childhood leukemia, learning and Jan and I will be running a memorial edition on July 18. We’d like to to seek out the information that is true daughter of behavioural disorders in children, and invite you to send in your memories about Colleen. Please keep your stories available and in particular to view the the Slocan other health problems. Yet in North short, we’ll try to publish as many as we can. documentary Public Exposure. The sudden, tragic passing of America the telecommunications Dan Nicholson, publisher You do not want to introduce this Colleen McCrory from our midst industry and government regulatory Fighting against dangerous technology here - we need a touches everyone here and around the agencies such as the FCC and Health ‘Kootenay Village whose children can be healthy. world who knew her Canada have relied on studies Penelope A. Bonnett uncompromising dedication, concluding ‘no known effects’ on Rockies’ label cell phone service New Denver human health. Even the World Health I write in shock and disbelief about boundless energy, commitment to oversimplifies family and to the preservation of the Organization’s EMF the proposed installation of a cell phone Who needs a (electromagnetic frequency) study Can someone explain how so much wilderness environment – in our antenna in the Village of New Denver. group concluded that current safety of BC’s southeast interior became the lifetime and for future generations. The transmission antenna is to be cell phone? levels for exposure to cell phone Kootenay Rockies? So often in our society situations This community shares the attached to the existing CBC tower radiation are safe. However, the An article submitted to a recent are forced upon us which are beyond burden of grief, loss and sadness in located by the marina and the WHO has recently admitted that Valley Voice indicates that this is where our control. gratitude for her life – her all-too- campground. studies indicate a higher incidence of we live now. Silly me. I’d always Any community which we might brief presence – with all her extended The information I have found leukemia in children living close to thought that Kootenay Lake was in a choose to live in has its up sides and and extensive family and friends, concerning the potentially disastrous high voltage power lines. valley between the Purcell and the down sides. Something that I’ve been taking comfort in knowing that she health effect of such a microwave Telus officials insist that power Selkirk ranges of the Columbia impressed with as a newcomer to New was surrounded in her home in her transmitting site makes me both angry levels required to transmit the Mountains. For years I was under the Denver is the fact that there are many final days, hours and moments by and already feeling sickened. microwave frequency cell phones impression that when we drive west to agitators here, people who have done loving hands who eased her suffering Angry because as the law stands operate in (800-1800 megahertz) are the Okanagan we cross the Monashees, their tours of duty in the ‘civilized world’ and guided her to her final rest this now Telus had no need to advise the thousands of times below levels but evidently this is wrong. and are – like myself – fed up with being Canada Day. residents of their intended installation. mandated by Health Canada’s Safety Thank goodness the organizations told that they have no choice. We’ve My deepest, most heartfelt wish Our federal government, whose record Code 6, or as low as 2 watts. that promote tourism in BC have had our bellyful of having situations is that in the face of whatever outside in protecting public health is far from However, it’s the pulsed microwave declared that people are simply too crammed down our throats and have pressures may be brought to bear in stellar, has once again allowed the frequency, not the wattage in this case thick-headed to understand that the now gathered in this beautiful garden our valley, now and in the future, our industry lobbyists to have the loudest that is at issue in endangering human region is full of different mountain called ‘The Kootenays.’ community can finally stand united voice in setting regulations for cell health. ranges, which were formed in events We came here by choice, by doing – speaking with one voice to protect phone transmission that allow exposure We believe the limited radius of millions of years different than the our homework and by following our her living legacy – Valhalla to microwaves at levels far higher than cell service (probably less than a six- ranges adjacent. I guess they decided hearts. I think everyone who has moved Provincial Park. found in many places in Europe. kilometre range) provided by the it’s just simpler to dumb-down our to this community from somewhere else Colleen’s inspired, impassioned In Europe studies are now Telus installation in New Denver geography. It makes so much more would tell you that it simply feels better life bequeaths to us all an authentic appearing of the effects on people who does not deliver the promised safety sense to lump these magnificent here. We understand the importance of lifetime labour of love, a reminder of have unwittingly participated in the benefits. And experienced wilderness topographical features into one simplicity and balance because we had the fragility of our own lives and of experiment to see what happens when hikers are far better served by satellite unarticulated mass. so little of it elsewhere. We also all living things, and a call to always you are living in the vicinity of a cell or radio phones or personal locator I can’t wait to see when these same understand the importance of being lead forth with our own lights ablaze phone mast, as they term them. beacons. reorganizers of our lands decide that it connected and of communication but in the world – to do what needs to be People’s lives are disrupted by Communities around the world is just too complicated to differentiate we are not willing to offer up our lives done. many symptoms that turn them into have rejected the presence of this between BC and Alberta. Oops! I guess in exchange for the ability to talk on a May we always remember this chronically ill humans with a much technology in their midst as providing they already are working on erasing the gadget that is being proven to be unsafe. true daughter of the Slocan. increased chance of developing cancer far more risk to health than benefits. border with the TILMA (Trade, So for those of you who grew up in Judith Ann Maltz within a 5 to 10 year period. We as citizens must hold the federal Investment, and Labour Mobility this area please do not buy in to the belief Silverton I will not agree to this kind of government to the ‘precautionary Agreement) deal. that you are somehow less than those experiment being conducted here in principle’ – if there is ANY Bill Wells who live in the illusion of sophistication Healthy Housing New Denver. I will fight to keep Telus significant risk to public health, a Kaslo in the ‘civilized areas.’ They tell you from doing what they are legally entitled Society calls for product or technology must be how you should look, how you should rejected until proven safe beyond dress, who you should be, but one thing LETTERS POLICY ban on cell phones reasonable doubt. And that means that I find refreshing is just how real The Valley Voice welcomes letters to the editor from our readers. Please proven by independent scientific most people are here. in New Denver mark your letter “LETTER TO THE EDITOR.” Include your address and study untainted by the financial For those who really believe that What do thalidomide, asbestos, daytime phone number. interests of a multi-billion dollar they need a cell phone I humbly ask and tobacco have in common? All Letters should be no longer than 500 words. Letters may be edited. Please industry. Remember: for 30 years, that you ask yourself why – what the were allowed for public use by public email your letter if possible. studies funded by oil companies told REAL reasons are. People in the cities health authorities. Now you can add We will not knowingly publish any letter which is defamatory or libelous. us there was no such thing as global would kill for the lack of EMF pollution cell phone and wireless technology We will not publish anonymous letters, nor may you use a pseudonym, except warming. we have here. As a matter of fact people to that list of consumer products that in extraordinary circumstances. Board of Directors from the cities are moving here for that a growing body of scientific studies Opinions expressed in published letters are those of the author and not are proving unsafe – in fact, Healthy Housing Society very reason among others – both New Denver & area necessarily those of The Valley Voice. environmental and social. Especially in carcinogenic – to human health. 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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meaning, and I hope they will see that scientific and medical evidence that a to check if I had brought anything back expensive to buy. Now let’s say that the New Denver needs it was a mistake, reconsider and hold a person will NOT experience adverse from the South Pacific and because of consumption of power goes over what referendum on cell referendum. health effects from exposure to my year of mild headaches. a distribution company has in the form Anne Sherrod radiofrequency fields.” Upon receiving the blood test of power purchase agreements, they phones New Denver Actually, as we speak, a major results indicating I had chronic have to buy on the spot market which, The New Denver council held a World Health Organization project is in lymphocitic leukemia, I was flabbergas- depending on the circumstances, can be special public meeting to discuss the cell Against cell service progress organizing research in ted, bewildered and scared. Leukemia very expensive. Companies don’t want phone service that Telus is installing in countries all over the world – because is cancer, I knew, and was now told over to do this because it cuts into their rate the village. The crowd filled the hall to until proven safe of concerns about possible health effects and over again. It was recommended of return. That’s when you start hearing overflowing, and almost all of them On the website of the International from exposure to EMF sources in that I see Dr. Phillip Malpass, the only about self sufficiency. were against putting the transmitter at Association of Fire Fighters at everyday life. I guess the anecdotes are internist at the time at Kootenay Lake Traditionally, peaking power the mouth of Carpenter Creek. They www.iaff.org/hs/Facts/ piling up. District Hospital. Three months of generation comes from thermal plants either didn’t want it at all, or they wanted CellTowerFinal.asp, you will find the I often hear comments from people anguish later I was able to see him. such as coal or natural gas fired it placed out in the bush where it could following: “The International reminding us how low the power use is Phillip told me the only ‘cure’ or generators or hydro facilities with a huge not harm people. Association of Fire Fighters’ position in cell phone communication as procedure modern medicine could give fuel tank behind them called a reservoir. Some of the council members were on locating cell towers commercial compared to other electrical gadgets. So me was a bone marrow transplant. These facilities can be started at anytime reluctant to take any real action. They wireless infrastructure on fire how can they be harmful? That kind of Chronic lymphocitic leukemia is of the year to provide more pressure in excused themselves by saying that not department facilities, as adopted by its logic works until a member of your usually an old person’s cancer. I wasn’t the line. In today’s environment these all the village residents came to the membership in August 2004, is that the family gets a tumor right where they even 50. Plus it doesn’t kill you in two facilities are looked upon with some meeting, and there are some who want IAFF oppose the use of fire stations as held the cell phone. Then suddenly we years like acute lymphocitic leukemia; disdain. So large companies are now the cell phone service. Very well, then, base stations for towers and/or antennas realize we haven’t a clue what we’re it just drags on until you get old. promoting what they call ‘IPP’ let’s hold a referendum. A referendum for the conduction of cell phone talking about. As new research is always being (Independent Power Producers). requires a 90-day notice before the vote. transmissions until a study with the I don’t want to draw any done, Phillip suggested at one appoint- These independent power produ- Councillor Bunka moved that the highest scientific merit and integrity on conclusions for you. Just look at the ment that we check out some info on cers are not developing these facilities installation be delayed a total of 90 days health effects of exposure to low- circumstantial evidence yourself and the computer. He punched in ‘CLL’ and out of the goodness of their heart; they so that a referendum could be held. Only intensity RF/MW radiation is conducted then ask yourself if you really want to we got many hits: American research, want a rate of return on their initial Councillor Katrine Campbell supported and it is proven that such sitings are not see our New Denver youth leading their Swiss research, Russian research. Many investment. Most IPPs that we are her. Mayor Wright and Councillor hazardous to the health of our social lives with the ‘aid’ of the cell were looking into electromagnetic fields hearing about lately in this area are what Greensword voted against it, which members.” phone. and how they affect our bodies, minds they call ‘run of the river’ hydro plants defeated the motion. Recently my stepdaughter Norbert Duerichen and especially our blood. My blood and they are promoting it as green Instead they passed a resolution developed a tumor on the side of her New Denver count was a 12 – zero being no power. How it works is they obtain a merely requesting that Industry Canada head where she used the cell phone. malignant white blood corpuscles and water license CFM (cubic feet per require public consultation prior to Health Canada explains the health Apology to cell 20 being too many and requiring a bone minute) from the government to initiation of new transmission services. effects from cell phone towers in a phone meeting goers marrow transplant. generate so many Megawatts (million ‘Public consultation’ is not definitive of brochure called ‘Safety Exposure to Being upset and totally stubborn, I watts) of power and they also go anything. Greensword and Wright said Radiofrequency Fields.’ It states: and community read everything I could about the blood through an environmental process that the input could be a petition, and it “Biomedical studies in Canada and I am very sorry for my belligerent and how to make it strong and clean. I basically says that water flow between would be just as powerful a form of other countries indicate there is no behaviour at the cell phone meeting in changed things in my diet and I stayed the inlet and outlet of the facility must input as a referendum. But many people scientific or medical evidence that a New Denver on June 21. away from electromagnetic fields and not be less than so many CFM. Now in the village will not sign a petition any person will experience adverse health Earlier that day, I shot myself in a sources. Our bodies have their own these developers go to the crown more than they will come to a village effects from exposure to radiofrequency finger with a paslode gas finish nailer. electromagnetic fields and when are in corporation and enter into negotiations meeting. They may be uncomfortable fields, provided that exposure is within Fortunately, just a flesh wound and yet contact with artificial ones (power lines, for a power purchase agreement that revealing their position on contentious the guidelines set out in Safety Code self-inflicted. I’ve used this gun since transformers, electrical boxes, plug ins, supplies them with so many cents per matters in public. A referendum attracts 6.” 1994 and only once grazed a fingernail. cell phones, etc.), our own systems get kilowatt hour produced based on the maximum participation because it is My stepdaughter is not an isolated I am very careful with my safety and disrupted. In a year, I got my blood count CAPACITY of their facility. anonymous. With only a petition, we case. I’ve heard of other similar with others’ safety on the work site and down to a three. Let’s look at the Koch Creek may be sure that any council members incidents and there have been countless elsewhere. My son Shane is a First Aid Cell phones are no longer a conven- development. High flow rates are during not wanting to take action will simply surveys all over the world showing Attendant as well as my carpenter’s ience to me. They now are cancer- spring runoff. That’s when this say, “Sorry, this petition is impressive serious health effects around cell phones helper. Healthwise, I try to eat organic causing devices. Again, I am sorry for development will be able to support but not everyone signed it.” and towers. But incidents of illness are food and the right combinations of food my behaviour at the cell phone meeting both the required CFM into the unit and Council also passed a resolution not ‘evidence.’ They are ‘anecdotes.’ In and drink. Sometimes I fail. as this area and its people are dear to through the watershed itself. But this is requesting that the transmitter other words, the evidence is So when in 2000 I was diagnosed my heart. also a time when generation is at its most installation be held up for 30 days while ‘circumstantial.’ with chronic lymphocitic leukemia it Lance Sage plentiful and the pressure on the system alternative sites are explored. In all due To understand Health Canada’s was a big surprise. I had a blood test in New Denver is not at peak levels because everyone respect, that is nothing more than what statement, we need to look at the 2000, wanting to be sure I hadn’t is generating to pass excess water the Telus manager had already promised scientific and legal definitions of the brought anything back from my seven It’s all about money through the watersheds. the audience. words ‘study’ and ‘evidence,’ which are months in the South Pacific, New Electricity to our homes and So now summer comes, and it gets A petition will require those against not quite the same as in our day-to-day Zealand, Australia and Fiji. While in businesses is supplied in the form of AC hot and the load on the system is at it the cell phone service to expend huge usage. The word ‘study’ means a Australia (1997) I worked as a chippy power. It is made up of charged particles greatest – well everyone knows that time and energy taking the petition controlled scientific experiment with an (carpenter) and a younger carpenter I measured in watts and volts. Watts are Koch Creek at this time is a small around. And they will have only 30 days experimental population that is exposed worked for, Brendan, was often using defined as the amount of power required meandering mountain stream and this to do it. It’s not an accident that to the substance being tested, and a his cell phone for his home maintenance to operate electrical equipment (60 watt facility will be shut down because there referendums require 90 days notice. It control group that lives as similarly as company and to call his family in light bulb) and volts is the amount of won’t be enough water to supply both takes that long to do thorough research possible to the experimental group Tasmania. He would often complain of pressure in the line to transport the watts of the water licenses. But, and here’s and get the information out to the public except the substance being tested is held a headache. Being concerned about his to the equipment (120V). To simplify, the kicker!, they still get paid for the so that everyone can use their vote back. The word ‘evidence’ is tied to an cell phone use, I found out 70% of think of a garden hose. The water capacity that they could be generating. intelligently. interpretation of the outcome of the Australians used cell phones and there escaping from the hose is like watts and So as rate payers we see our power rates There were any number of critical experiment made by someone who has were many reports of brain tumours and the pump driving the water are the volts. continue to climb to fund these projects issues that need careful consideration. the correct letters behind his/her name. jaw cancer. I told him this and he said The more water (power) you use the but in effect there is no generation For instance, a study in Germany has Scientists, lawyers and corporations that the cell phone companies had done more pressure (generation of power) increase at peak periods. It’s all about shown that people living within 400 pick away at these interpretations. The extensive testing and that cell phones you require to maintain that supply. money and it has nothing to do with metres of a cell phone transmitter experimental group may have been too were perfectly safe. That’s how AC power works. The more energy self sufficiency. receive 100 times the amount of small. Or the control group didn’t get Back in Canada in 1998, when I wattage consumed the more power In order to become energy self radiation as people living outside that the placebo (sugar pill). They may have came back to Nelson, I got the latest (pressure) needs to be put in the line. sufficient, we need to reduce the amount zone; and they experience three times become ill psychosomatically, knowing Telus Mobility 6500 cell phone. Like Power is transmitted through what they of pressure that is required in the line. as many cancers, which occur at an that an active cell tower was close by. I Brendan, I did not believe the cell phone call the power grid. BC is a part of this We need a crown corporation that earlier age than for people outside that can imagine how you would construct companies might not be telling the truth. power grid along with the entire Pacific directs its focus away from making zone. a fake cell tower, but how would you The cell phone was very convenient to Northwest and a few connections into money to conservation. If the crown Trying to be helpful, the council create a fake cell phone? receive and make calls anytime, Alberta. All power generating facilities corporation would allow rebates to resolved that it would like to see the I don’t wish to criticize the science anywhere, and it helped me to get my put their power into this grid and are homeowners and businesses to transmitting station located 500 metres on which our lives are based. It helped carpentry work. I would sometimes reimbursed through a series of power purchase low voltage (low pressure) outside of residential areas. In reality, us get away from a lot of folklore spend two or three hours on the cell purchase agreements and contracts. light bulbs or if everyone in the province the scientific studies have not superstition. But folklore and the more phone in an evening, discussing future How it all works is very convoluted and lowered their hot water tank 10 degrees commented on the amount of radiation traditional approaches to illness did have and present woodwork projects. The confusing to say the least. Most it would be a start in reducing the or the cancer risk at 500 metres. If there some things right. This was in the use Telus cell phone would literally be hot contracts are devised on not only how amount of energy required and is three times greater cancer risk at 400 of the precautionary principle and the to hold in my hand. much power you are producing at a eventually be self sufficient with the metres, might it be the case that there is assignment of the burden of proof. I started getting headaches that I certain time but actually how much capacity that we already have and also two times greater risk at 500 metres? What is wrong with us handing the hardly ever got before. I could often feel power you can produce. They call this see a reduction in our monthly bills to The council made a hasty assumption burden of proof onto industry? This the difference on the side of my head ‘Capacity.’ Generally speaking, peak go along with it. We would be able to that 500 metres was safe, based on no would mean that we would accept cell where I held the cell phone. My bills power consumption times are summer leave what untouched waterways we information whatsoever. Is that the way phones and a cell tower only when the were $120 to $140 a month – much and winter months. This is when the have left in this province alone. to make decisions affecting people’s Health Canada brochure states: more than my land line phone. After a demand for power is at its highest so Peter Kabel health? All this was certainly well- “Biomedical studies ... indicate there IS year of cell phone use, I got blood tests naturally that’s also when it’s the most Slocan Park 6 SLOCAN VALLEY The Valley Voice July 4, 2007 New Denver council, June 26: Backhoe purchase in the works by R.N. Riley so there is no point in paving the area Wilson and Enterprise. banners, provided by the Chamber of animals and fowl are strictly regulated. •The Village is looking at spending until the bins are moved to their •The Nikkei Internment Memorial Commerce, had come down some Residents can have the usual cats, attack $68,850 on a second-hand backhoe. permanent location, further from the Centre has been officially designated a months ago but were “looking great” dogs, guard dogs, carrier pigeons and This following a recent decision by the well-head. national historic site. A bilingual plaque now that they were back up, Carol chickens – but not goats or apparently Village of Silverton not to ratify a draft •Councillor Ann Bunka will draw acknowledging this designation will be Gordon noted. any other animal which provides an agreement regarding a joint purchase up a policy regulating the maintenance located at the entrance to the Centre, •The Business Licence edible food product.” Wright went on of a backhoe and garbage collection of public boulevards, following a with an official unveiling to take place Amendment Bylaw regulating to note that while the Animal Control equipment with the Village of New request by Mayor Wright. Wright said at a later date. temporary summer rentals of private Officer (administrator Carol Gordon) Denver. Council will make a formal it had not been that much of an issue •The Village will buy a “tapping residences received final adoption. is specifically required to catch, motion to purchase the backhoe after when residents were merely planting machine” – used to tap into the water • The summer council meetings impound and milk – twice a day – any Village staff finalize the deal with flowers on the boulevards. More line without shutting down the entire scheduled for July 24 and August 28 cow found wandering loose in the Brandt Tractor Ltd. of Surrey. recently, however, he has discovered system – for $2,485. have been cancelled. The July 10 and village, “the Administrator kindly •Issues around snow and gravel that some people have taken to planting •Mayor Wright expressed his public August 14 council meetings will take requests residents refrain from illegally removal, and bridge clean-up have been larger items, such as trees. thanks to Area H RDCK Director Don place as planned. bringing cows into the village, then clarified following a meeting with a • The Slocan Lake Management Munro for his donation of $300 to the •The 2006 Annual Report was releasing them for her to catch and representative from YRB, Mayor Gary Committee will receive a letter of New Denver Reading Centre. He noted received and approved. Councillor milk.” Wright reported. As far as snow and support from council. A delegation from that this was not the first time that Munro Campbell took note of the “interesting This section of the report was met gravel removal goes, YRB’s contract the committee attended to explain that had donated money to the Centre. facts” section of Mayor Wright’s with much hilarity and joshing of the does not require them to provide this the local citizens’ group was formed to •After a delay caused by the lack comments, wherein he noted that while Village administrator. service, Wright said. YRB was also not provide input regarding Slocan Lake to of someone with the equipment to do the current Animal Control Bylaw “That’s my page [in the report], and aware that bridge clean-up was a the Advisory Planning Commission the job, the street pole banners are finally allows residents to keep “wild animals” I can write whatever I like on it,” Wright pressing concern to the Village because (APC) of the Area H North official back in place along Main Street. The within the village, “tame or domestic chuckled. of the timing of May Days, he added. community planning process. They Wright said the Village is now “in close outlined the group’s objectives and its Silverton council, June 26: Meeting set to review Memorial Hall reno contact” with YRB, which should avoid work so far, and stressed that its by Art Joyce Atamanenko both support the maximum of $500 for committee problems in the future. meetings and records are open, and •CAO Ida reported that 2010 committee’s current efforts to acquire expenses was added, with anything •Council will ask the Regional membership is available to any Live Sites had granted an extension funding for a baseline scientific study above that amount requiring council District to hold off on a plan to pave the interested parties. The group hopes to until March 2009 for the completion of the lakeshore. Biologist Luce approval. Voting members re- area around the recycling bins until after conduct a study to determine the current of the Memorial Hall renovations. Paquin estimated that about half of appointed to the committee were the bins are relocated. Mayor Wright status of the lake, and to work with the Councillor Wiseman wanted to know the $30,000 budget for the study will Bobbie Nesbitt, Leah Main, Bert pointed out that the Official Community APC to develop a long-term usage plan why the engineer’s report was be in-kind donations and about $9000 Butchart, Cheryl Butchart, Heather Plan calls for the Village to establish an for the lake and its five main feeder included in the council package. available from the Ministry of Huether, and Councillor Laktin. Non- ‘environmental zone’ around the site, creeks – Bonanza, Carpenter, Silverton, Mayor Everett explained that it is a Environment and other agencies. A voting members will be Mayor public document that was released at motion proposed by Councillor Everett, Councillor Bell and a public meeting. The mayor said the Wiseman to provide a letter of Administrator Ida. engineer estimates it will take up to support for the committee’s study was •In discussing the application for six months to resume renovations passed. variance to construct a porch on the once council has made a decision on •In response to Councillor Bell’s Linda McGeachy residence, Mayor how to proceed. Council has report of attending the New Denver Everett was again inclined to approve scheduled a meeting to review the council meeting with Telus and the the variance, adding that he felt the project for July 9, 7:30 pm. public, Councillor Wiseman asked if bylaw was “terribly out of date and •A delegation from the Slocan cell phone service would reach needs to be revised.” At a previous Lake Management Committee Silverton. Bell said the range is only meeting council requested appeared to outline the committee’s two kilometres or line of sight. McGeachy survey her neighbours, mandate. Barb Yeomans explained Councillor Bell also reported that she which she has done and none were that the committee got its start a year has been elected chair of the Slocan opposed. Councillor Wiseman ago when 350 residents signed a Valley Economic Development insisted that the existing Silverton petition calling for a foreshore Commission. bylaw #242 be adhered to, including management plan and a moratorium •Council discussed amendments the requirement to have the on lakeshore development. She said to the Terms of Reference for the OCP municipal clerk mail notices to all MLA Corky Evans and MP Alex Citizens Advisory Committee. A neighbours within 300 feet (100 m). 3635 Tonis Lane, Passmore Councillor Wiseman said “I’m not New directions for the Vallican questioning the integrity of anyone Wood Oven Pizzas, Lasagnas, Wings, Salads, Desserts Whole Community Centre here but it doesn’t give neighbours a submitted members old and new came up with chance to respond. Council could be New Menu Items: Nearly 40 years after arising from exciting plans for gatherings, setting a dangerous precedent.” an infamous hole in the ground, the environmental education, Wiseman proposed a motion that Burgers, Beef Stroganoff, Baby Back Ribs, Quesadillas, Burritos Vallican Whole Community Centre conferences, cultural and agricultural council proceed with the existing is looking forward to a vibrant future activities, and more. bylaw and its intent. The motion Open Thurs-Sun 3:30-9:00 carried, with Everett and Bell voting Pick-up or Delivery of endless possibility. This was the For most of its years, the message from the board of the Rural building’s chief tenant has been the against. Delivery Area from Appledale Alternatives Research and Training West Kootenay Educational •Curtis McGeachy, son of Linda, Society (RARTS), mother Resource Society, widely known as asked council during public and press to the Junction! organization of the Whole, to its the Whole School. Over time, the time why the variance approval was Annual General Meeting on June 24. needs and space requirements of the taking so long, as it was becoming The board is infused with new school have grown. The RARTS difficult to schedule contractors. He blood, three of its members being board has decided it is not possible said the family was happy to comply CLEARANCE SALE young people whose early years were to provide a multi-use facility for the with regulations but needed to know spent helping to create and improve community at large while sharing the what they were so they “could be on 1) 20 kg Sheep Manure SHM the building. At a recent retreat, board building with the school. the same page.” Councillor Wiseman After much deliberation, RARTS explained that the current bylaw was SALE: $3.39 / bag Myles and has given the school one year’s written in 1987 and was out of date Chillia return to notice. “RARTS has not been able to but needed to be adhered to until an 2) 20 kg Cow Manure SM20 fulfill its mandate in a meaningful updated bylaw could be written. SALE: $3.29 / bag Hidden Garden way because we have complete Councillor Bell added that revising access to our building for only three bylaws has been deferred until the Gallery months of the year,” said Joanne Ellis, OCP process is complete. 3) Forever Flashlights - No bulbs or submitted current chair of the board. “We made •Council will inform the Capelles Chillia Zoll and Myles Berney will batteries required this difficult decision convinced that that it will review the location of the present their most recent photographs in the end it will benefit both the recycling dumpsters in the fall. The SALE $3.29 / ea in a show called Hops and Poppies from school when they find a permanent Capelles had written council calling July 4-9 at the gallery in New Denver. facility and the broader community them an “eyesore” and asking that 4) 3/4” Birch Plywood C-2 • 4x8 • They will host an opening reception on when we are able to open our doors they be moved. Councillor Wiseman Friday, July 6 from 7-9. Jeremy Down SALE: $39.95 / ea year-round.” will advise that a petition might be will entertain and refreshments will be The Vallican Whole Community useful in guaging public opinion on served. 5) 13 x 13 Ceramic Floor Tile, Sunset Centre invites everyone to participate the location of the bins. Myles said he was “captivated by in this opportunity to build authentic •Kevin Higgins of YRB will be Almond the play of light on the hop vines rural community by meeting our invited to the next OCP meeting to climbing the veranda” of his Sandon SALE: $1.39 / ea needs close to home. As a beginning, discuss ways of slowing down traffic home. It was last summer and he the Whole is hosting a 100-Mile through Silverton and respond to “waited for the evening light to capture Potluck, Market, and film showing on concerns regarding street sweeping. the hop flowers at the right moment.” SILVERTON BUILDING SUPPLIES Saturday, August 18. This event will Higgins said power to Dewis Park Chillia Zoll’s poppies are another 216 Lake Avenue, Silverton be the first of many creative has been restored. enchantment of light well worth seeing. Phone: 358-2293 endeavours to make the future of this •A motion was passed to cancel The Hidden Garden Gallery is open Toll-free: 1-800-332-0588 community centre even more exciting the council meeting of August 14 due every day from 11–4 during the summer [email protected] than its colourful past. to conflicting schedules of council season except Tuesday. members. July 4, 2007 The Valley Voice SLOCAN VALLEY 7 Slocan City’s audited financial statement 2006 presented by Don Currie account the overall operating fund law requires that utilities must be self council does have control over setting RDCK taxes, which had increased by At the June 21 council meeting, balance at the end of the year was plus funding. Copies of the audited the mill rate and it could have set it lower. $1,200 each on all seven categories of auditor Andrea Kramar presented a $90,531 compared to a balance of plus statement are available at the Village Septav said the increase in residential taxes required to be remitted by the report of the audit conducted by Berg $344,240 at the end of 2005. office and taxpayers are invited to send taxes “reflects the times.” Village. At the same time, the Province Naqvi and Lehman of the 2006 The audited report showed a trend written questions to the auditor John Sarjeant asserted that a public increased the threshold for homeowner consolidated financial statement. for greater expenditures in 2006 over concerning the information in the budget consultation process was a grants, which mitigates the tax burden. The highlights of the statement 2005 resulting from increased adminis- report. “courtesy” and a public meeting should Ludlow said current garbage rates do showed actual revenue from all sources tration costs and capital expenditures. During question period a lively have been called to invite public input not cover costs and that the Village is totalling $889,973 compared to actual Newly acquired Village assets include exchange took place between Mayor into budget estimates. He claimed that actually subsidizing the per bag cost. revenue in 2005 totaling $616,305. The the gazebo, breakwater, new sidewalks, John Van Bynen and Len Mortensen administrative costs had risen by The same applies to water rates, which increase in revenue in 2006 resulted the Wellness Centre and community about a rise in residential property taxes. $100,000 and that the increase in she said would not cover the costs of from a one-time $100,000 contribution library. Capital assets grew from a total Mortensen asked the mayor when the residential taxes was to pay for the operating and maintaining the utility. from Canfor for the boat launch and of $1,913,320 in 2005 to $2,142,711 in public consultation process on the increased costs. Administrator Eunice She said that municipalities are not council’s appropriation of the prior 2006. All new assets are fully paid. The budget took place. Mayor Van Bynen Ludlow said the budget process was in permitted under provincial law to year’s surplus of $116,608. overall financial position of the Village, replied that a public meeting was held compliance with the Community operate public utilities at a deficit. Expenditures for the year were taking into account financial assets, February 12th. Mortensen said the Charter which requires one public The administrator asserted that $638,870, leaving an excess of revenue capital assets, liabilities and equity was meeting was to elicit public feedback consultation. despite increased expenditures the over expenditures of $251,103. The set at $4,853,970 with no debt. The on a capital ‘wish list’ but was not the Following the meeting Adminis- Village was in a healthy overall financial statement revealed that the consolidated auditor noted rising land values were traditional public budget consultation trator Ludlow requested an interview situation and has no debt. She explained fund balance at the beginning of the year positive for the Village’s equity position process of previous years. Mortensen with the Valley Voice to place additional that between year end and the time the was $485,690 and dropped to $236,494 but cautioned that new provincial rules wanted to know if council was aware facts on the public record. The Village receives its provincial grants in at the end of 2006. The Village’s cash for amortizing costs are coming and the when they set the mill rate that it would administrator said that there may be the spring, it is necessary to use reserves position at the end of the year was Village should be prepared for the new result in “a 60% increase in taxes” and some residents who will face a 60% to finance operations which are then $277,903 compared to $324,004 for accounting rules that will affect the real if council “considered that was fair.” increase in residential taxes, but not all. paid back when grants are received. 2005. value of general capital assets. Mayor Van Bynen said he didn’t like She said in 2005 the assessment of Ludlow said the Village owns 208 The statement of changes in Total general capital fund assets taxes either and Mortensen responded properties actually were slightly reduced properties and with the sale of only a operating fund balances showed Village including the water works were that the mayor didn’t pay taxes in the and only rose sharply in 2006, reflecting few, the Village could replenish reserves operating revenues from all sources in $4,497,535 in 2006 compared to Village. Mortensen said he could afford the increase in property values in the allocated to capital with no serious effect 2006 to be $512,135 with the major $4,419,384 in 2005. Total trust and to pay the increase but it would be a entire Slocan Valley. The mill rate is the on overall Village finances. She said the portion derived from real property taxes reserve funds were $143,465 in 2006 hardship for others. Councillor Septav same as last year. Village enjoys a very good credit rating and unconditional grants. Overall compared to $139,051 in 2005. Council said the increase in taxes was not due She said increased revenues were but does not borrow, does not have a expenditures were $638,870 showing was advised by Kramar that water to a rise in the mill rate but an overall needed to cover policing costs imposed borrowing by-law and is completely an excess of operating expenditures revenue and connection fees left a small increase in property assessments over by the provincial government and self-funded. over revenues for the year of $126,735. surplus of $894 and that water revenues which council had no control. When operating fund balances at the must go up if the facility is to be self “Assessments went up therefore taxes beginning of the year were taken into supporting in the years ahead. Provincial went up.” Mortensen responded that VILLAGE Slocan council, June 21: Committee on lakeshore development gives an update by Don Currie Simmons reported that Teale’s Water requests of the Slocan City Loggers’ OF SLOCAN •Council received a presentation Utilities of Vernon quoted a cost of $115 Sports for its 27th annual event in from Rory Lindsay and Heather each for water meters and $115 for Slocan on Saturday, July 7, including a Burns of the Slocan Valley Heritage installation. There are 190 connections $500 donation to go towards insurance NOTICE OF ANNUAL REPORT Trail Society (SVHTS). Lindsay, in the Village for a total price of $43,700. for a beer garden. chair of SVHTS, reviewed the work The issue of water meters arose because •Councillor Gates reported on the of the joint Village of Slocan/SVHTS of chronic over use by some residents. new RDCK fee schedule which In accordance with Section 98 of the Community Charter, the committee with participation of Simmons reported that discussions increases fees in all categories of land Village of Slocan will be presenting its Annual Report at a Special Springer Creek Forest Products and took place with Brent Bailey of development procedures. The new fee Meeting of Council to be held July 25, 2007 at 7:00 pm. landowners Tom Brach and Craig Highways to pave Arlington St. The schedule will be appended to the Village Humphries. Lindsay invited council Ministry might pave the street but the Building Bylaw. The Report details Council’s achievements for last year, and to appoint another member in Village would have to maintain it, Gates reported that the carryover what is proposed for this year and for 2008. addition to Councillor Perriere. He necessitating a boundary expansion to to 2008 of Columbia Basin Trust funds said consensus had been reached on the south to bring the street into the amounts to $791 after grants to Options Copies will be made available to the public, and your four points covering a long range plan Village. for Sexual Health and Parent-Child comments are welcome. to guide all lakeshore developments, The foreman reported that the Mother Goose Literacy programs a green space at the trailhead near the Valhalla Unit Crew had completed Fire received $1,050. For further information, please contact the undersigned at 355- gazebo and for best use of lakeshore Smart work on Village property west •Lawrence Redfern of the 2277. for parking. Lindsay noted council of Giffin near the RV park. Their next Mountain Caribou Project presented a discussions to move the cenotaph to project will be to begin building new PowerPoint presentation explaining Eunice Ludlow, CAO open Delaney Avenue west of Main floats for the dock that will replace the efforts underway for mountain caribou Street. Lindsay said SVHTS is old boat dock. The berm at the new boat recovery which he said has the willing to consider relocating its dock is finished with a new walkway. “potential to impact local residents’ trailhead parking on to rail trail lands New cedar benches are being built for social, economic and ecologic Don’t Miss the 27th Annual and to develop a green space. He rest areas on Harold Street with new interests.” He called for public support called for joint SVHTS and Village wooden covered garbage barrels. of recovery programs. Loggers’ Sports Competition co-operation to consider a best use Quotes had been received for new •Council received a request from plan for lakeshore development and security systems for Village facilities. the Slocan Lake Management starting at 11:00 AM said the Society would help obtain Councillor Perriere asked if there was Committee (SLMC) for a letter of Sat. July 7, in Slocan City Tourism BC consent for money in the budget for this project and support for its project “to draw up a developments on their land. Lindsay was told that there was none. comprehensive lake management plan with the Best and Fastest Male & Female also pointed to problems of safety, •Councillors Ellis and Perriere for Slocan Lake.” Before endorsing the Competitors from Canada and around the World! degradation and liability arising from voted against approving May committee’s plans, council decided to THIS YEAR FEATURING vehicular traffic from a spur line on disbursements. The councillors were write to the group to find out more about to the trail used to reach the Valhalla irked that disbursement information was them. 5 CANADIAN Unit Crew location. There were also late and voiced their concern about lack •Council approved the request of CHAMPIONSHIPS outstanding problems related to CPR of transparency on items listed as ‘public Perry Weir to subdivide his property at title to the land that must be relations.’ 1015 Main St., consisting of six lots, addressed. •Council approved all of the into two three-lot parcels. •Council received a follow-up presentation from Robert Inwood of Mainstreet Consulting Associates to a With all the usual exciting competitions: public meeting on opportunities to • Choker Race: Obstacle race with cable access funding to develop Village heritage assets. Inwood proposed a • Double Buck: 2-person crosscut saw Over feasibility study to identify buildings • Single Buck: 1-person crosscut saw $10,000 and proper restoration methods as a • Jack & Jill: Man & Woman double-buck in prizes! support to grant applications to BC • Axe Throw: Just what it says! Heritage Branch Planning Grants program. • Birling: 2 people trying to log roll on one log Following his presentation, council • Springboard Chop: chopping top off 9’ tree from springboard approved a request by Joyce Johnson, • Tree Climb: Race to top (and bottom) of 80’ tree Refreshments representing a community heritage • Dot Split: Precision firewood splitting & Food available committee, to pass a heritage bylaw • Underhand Chop: Between-the-feet chopping ADMISSION: with terms of reference for a Village only $2ºº Heritage Commission to begin work on • Stock Saws: Cut a round with Stihl saw provided a heritage development plan for Slocan. • Hot Saws: same as above, but the saws are REALLY JUICED UP! •Public works foreman Jerry New Denver’s preschoolers made the trek from the school to Centennial Park on June 21 for their annual Toddle-a-Thon. Please DO NOT bring pets with you! 8 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice July 4, 2007 Commemorative WWII plaque unveiled at Silverton Memorial Hall by Jan McMurray truck and told him to go to Canada to resolve conflict peacefully, so we never to create a tribute to the local soldiers side of the building. When Kathy Provan was working be free. Evans said that many members again lose people at war.” killed in WWI, the hall was built with The names on the plaque are as with the Silverton Historical Society of Canada’s large immigrant population The Valhalla Choir sang three volunteer labour. A plaque sits above follows. From Silverton and New archives, she came across mention of a come from a country where it is moving pieces and essays on war, the main entrance, listing the names of Denver: Ivor James Burkitt, Norman plaque commemorating local people dangerous to tell the truth about the written by Katrina Sumrall’s grade 5/6 46 men from the Slocan and Arrow Francis Meers, William Archibald who died in WWII. Intrigued by the government but in this country, it’s dan- class, were read by Miss New Denver Lakes Valleys who died in WWI. Walton. From Nakusp: Clarence John idea, she took it to the Friends of gerous not to. “The plaque is dedicated Erika Turner, Princess Jessica Bernhof, The new WWII plaque is set into a Hall, Frank Harold Green, John Hudson Silverton Memorial Hall. The Friends to the people who made it so,” he said. and grade 6 students Danika Hammond beautifully carved piece of wood Benton, Charles Mizera, Ernest Joseph took it on, and on June 30 the hall saw MP Alex Atamanenko sent his and Sarah-Mae Perry. depicting Slocan Lake, poppies and Shelling, Henry Hohenleitner, George the unveiling of the plaque at a regrets, and a message that ended with In closing, Poznikoff gave a brief maple leaves. The artist is Ian Francis. Robert Steenhoff. From Slocan: memorable ceremony. a wish for a time “when we use our history of the Silverton Memorial Hall. It will don the exterior wall of the Evander Donaldson Rogers, Hugh It was in the minutes of a Silverton immense creativity to find ways to Built in 1919 by the Get Together Club anticipated addition onto the northeast Mckean. Women’s Institute meeting held in the 1940s that Provan found the reference to the project. The secretary/treasurer of the institute at that time was the grandmother of Linda Laktin, well known community member and a Silverton councillor. A lovely royal blue tablecloth that belonged to Laktin’s grandmother shrouded the plaque until it came time for the unveiling. Ken Poznikoff acted as emcee. In his introductory remarks, he recalled the words of a decorated war hero who said the true heroes were not the ones who had won medals, but the ones they had left behind. “Today, we honour the true heroes,” said Poznikoff. Silverton Mayor John Everett welcomed everyone and gave sincere thanks to the Friends of Silverton Memorial Hall for “bringing everyone together for this special occasion.” Ken Williams, Vice President of Nakusp Legion, said it was important to recognize individuals who had given their lives to make our lifestyle today possible. He mentioned that WWII was supposed to be the last war, but it wasn’t, and reminded us that Canadians are losing their lives in Afghanistan today. MLA Corky Evans told a story about his dad, who volunteered in the A plaque commemorating local soldiers who lost their lives in WWII was unveiled at a ceremony at the Silverton Memorial Hall June 30. L to R: Monica Irwin, Agnes Korean War and WWII to keep his Emary, Lorne McMillan, Ken Williams, John Gates, Franklin W. Wilkinson, Cpl. Kerry Heidema, Vern Harman, Ron Provan (in behind), Dick Hambly, Ian Francis. country free. When Corky was a young man, his dad gave him the keys to the Busy equestrian season ahead for WinStar and Ride On Enterprises submitted Trails Camp and Mini Event August 1- 5 always draws the largest crowd of services and activities are available WinStar Equestrian Over the next two months, WinStar 5; Beginners Camp August 20–21; interested onlookers who enjoy locally. There will be demonstrations, Center Equestrian Center at Passmore and Open Clinic Sept 15–16. On July 20- watching riders compete in dressage, booths and Munch More will provide a Passmore Brandy Saunders of Ride-On 22 WinStar will host a clinic with Dale stadium jumping and cross country concession. Admission is free, so plan Enterprises will co-host several horse Irwin of Vancouver. Dale is a Level 3 jumping. to come and join us for the afternoon. presents camps and clinics for children, adults, Eventing (Horse Trials) and Dressage For the first time ever WinStar will WinStar Equestrian is located in a West Kootenay beginners and intermediate riders. coach. host a West Kootenay Horse Fair from Passmore on Thomas Lane, off Horse Fair Saunders is an Equine Canada certified The public is invited to drop by and 1–4 pm on Sunday, July 8. This will be Highway 6 across the Passmore bridge. Sunday July 8 Level 1 Coach. watch any of these events but our annual an opportunity for everyone to get to For information on any of these 1-4 pm Dates are as follows: Over 19 clinic Horse Trials Mini Event on August 4– know what horse related businesses, activities call Liz at 359-7293. demos, booths, etc June 30–July 1; Intermediate Camp July 6–8; Beginners camp July 11–12; Horse Carol’s Garden Cafe celebrates ten years Admission free submitted entertainment has featured: belly The courtyard garden is perfect for Carol’s Garden Cafe in Edgewood dancers, the Be Good Tanyas, Bill wedding showers. is celebrating ten years in business! Ten Bourne, Emerson Coatsworth, Brother Carol’s Garden Cafe summer hours years ago, on January 27, Carol Ray Lemelin, Pancho & Sal, the Evans are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Stroshein took possession of the cafe. Sisters, Larry Anderson, Lo-fi Cowboy, Friday from 10-2 and 5-8 and on During that time, the cafe has become Galitcha, and Eugene Smith to name a Saturday and Sunday from 10-8. Closed known far and wide for its ethnic few. Tuesdays. Phone (250) 269-7494 for specialty nights, art shows and eclectic The menu has been equally eclectic, info and reservations. line-up of professional musicians. On a ranging from Japanese sushi, Northern Whatshan Lake Music Festival hot, summer night, Carol’s Garden is Indian feasts, superb Greek dinners, submitted the place to be! Cajun soul food to fiery Mexican fare. The Whatshan Lake Music Festival Over the last ten years, the In keeping with Carol’s vision of is in its seventh year of providing a fun the cafe as more than just a restaurant, getaway for families that enjoy their she has conscientiously worked hard at music along with some outdoor showcasing local artists’ work, renting adventure. Over the weekend of July the premises out for birthday parties and 20-22, the Whatshan Retreat Centre will wedding receptions, as well as bringing hum and sway with a holistic blend of in massage therapists and wholistic folk, country, slow rock and bluegrass healers. There are used books for sale, music in a large grassy clearing art on consignment, and videos for rent. surrounded by streams, trails, the lake and great mountain air. The Slocan Outdoor Market is Animals Are Soul Too! starting up again on June 24 at the Whatshan Lake is a 90-minute old Elementary School on Harold St. DISCOVER THE MANY drive from Vernon and 45 minutes south • Fruit & Veggies WAYS ANIMALS of Nakusp. It is a light traffic, scenic • Food Vendors TEACH US ABOUT river and lakeside mountain trip to • Arts & Crafts GOD’S LOVE Whatshan Lake whether you head • Home Baking down from Revelstoke, up from Trail • Snacks Available JOIN US FOR THIS FREE and Nelson or roll in from the Okanagan 90 MINUTE WORKSHOP Featuring a “Live Stage” with Valley. Campsites for tents and RVs are performers from throughout the SATURDAY – JULY 14TH $15 a night. Festival day passes are just Kootenays. 2:00 TO 3:30 PM $35 and it’s free to those 12 and under. Sundays from 10 to 3 pm A weekend pass is just $60. Nelson Public Library This year’s headliner at Whatshan Vendors Wanted Downstairs Contact Joanne @ 355-2531 or Lake is prairie singer and song-writer, Leslie @ 355-2698 or Presented by ECKANKAR Connie Kaldor. [email protected] Call 604-594-1030 for tickets, or Musicians call Brian Waller @ Religion of the Light and email [email protected]. For more 355-2730 Sound of God info, www.whatshanmusic.com. July 4, 2007 The Valley Voice KASLO GRAD 9 J. V. Humphries Graduation Valedictory speech to the Class of 2007 by Amanda Dyck and Kirk Settle Jenna, your sense of humour is graduate with us after such little time not alter the image we have retained tonight in the many decades that We have spent 13 years waiting as stunning as your drop kick. we spend together in the classroom. of them.” When we arrive at our come. for this night to arrive; we have all Chris, we congratulate you for Lindsay and Taina, we know reunion in ten years as a group once These are the days of our lives reached the next chapter and we being the first redneck to ever be in you’re out there somewhere. It’s again, we will all have different and don’t let them pass you by, couldn’t be more proud of each other! college before your high-school grad. fantastic that you could make it back careers and outlooks on the world. because you never know when you Life will change drastically for Jesse, you’re as witty as you are to spend this grateful day with us. We may not look the same and our take you last breath, so take a deep all of us. There will be countless life- short – a cool combination for an Congratulations on grad, girls! past jokes may no longer be funny. one tonight. changing decisions and opportunities officer. As Marcel Proust once said: The only real thing that matters is that Congratulations, Grad Class of given by the world around us, with Leone, when singing, acting, or “Time, which changes people, does our friendship remains strong as it is 2007. our virtues as our only guide. Just the screaming and arguing in chemistry, thought of this creates wishes for just you easily express your broad one extra hour to learn with our personality. friends, and fully appreciate this care- Jared, we envy the day that a free environment we once had stereo can play ‘Fall Out Boy’ around together. a true redneck like yourself. But graduation is more than just Jessica A, perhaps one day, the a measure of what we have learned kids of Kaslo will create parties through childhood and youth. It is around your cop cycles! proof that we are prepared to venture Candice, we always relied on alone from our hometown and begin your friendship and partying spirit for life anew. It’s also a celebration of a good time. discovering who we are as Alex Z, when you become the individuals through years of first female sportscaster, we’ll be friendships, relationships, and waiting for some free tickets. turmoil as a whole. Joe, you’d always make us laugh, Tom, we’d better get your whether it was you singing ‘tiny autographs fast, because the rock-star salmon’ or wearing your insane life is only seconds away. costumes. Pnina, although your arrival was Heidi, we could rely on your aid late to JVH, it was easy to see your for anything while you achieved the great personality before year’s end. highest of grades and goals. Marie, an easy way to brighten Jessica F, although you’re a little our day was to commingle with your shy and reserved, it’s easy for us to spunky attitude. see your care and friendliness toward Duke, with your dedication others. toward biking, the X-Games are only Sarah, you’re the next Vincent a bunny hop away. Van Gogh, only without the insanity. Alex. P, after Malaspina, we will Amanda T, we’re keeping our all claim to have known the next fingers crossed that you’ll give just Johnny Depp. one jail-free-card for our class. Katie, a perfectionist may be a Peter, you’re as fun at hangouts negative to some people, but it’s what as you are gifted at technology. We will make you a great engineer. await the Nintendo Wii-ter’s release. Morgan, it was great seeing your Daryl, an outgoing and fun Kirk Settle and Amanda Dyck delivered the valedictory address at J. V. Humphries’ 2007 graduation exercises. partying spirit to make up for the attitude made you a great adversary times we never had together. against Carl Mortensen. We await the Eric’s Meat Teresa’s Ronnie & Pauline Jeremy, you’re as good a friend day you take ownership of the Kaslo Market as you are a singer and actor. Pump. would like to Fran, whether it’s music from his Jeff, your leadership skills and & Deli Coffee Shop car, turntables, or mouth, we always charisma will make you a wicked “ Serving Kaslo and Area since 1942” To all the congratulate the hear Franny from miles away. Prime Minister. Congratulations & Kim, whether getting a blackbelt Shannon, you’re a great artist by 2007 Graduates 2007 Graduates. or getting A’s, you’re a whiz at day, and the ultimate partier by night. best wishes to the Best Wishes for anything you put your mind to. Stephanie M, we can’t wait to 2006 Graduating Best Steph H, it’s great to see you on read your first best-selling book: a Class of J.V. a happy & the stands tonight: apparently being Neopets novel. successful future! Wishes! on time for graduation is better than Mark, it’s great to have you Humphries School! being on time for T.A.G. Justin, roses are red, violets are blue, every time gas was passed, we Congratulations Kaslo Automotive Congratulations knew it was you. and best of Grads! Chyvonne, whether discussing would like to Family Guy or Lion-o between luck in your Congratulate the Keep healthy and photographs, you were always a great future active. Follow your conversation to us. class of 2006! David, always laid back and endeavours! dreams! optimistic, your calm mood was great for the most stressful of school times. *cough* portfolio presentation KASLO *cough* BUILDING SUPPLIES 400 - 4th Street Kaslo 10 KASLO GRAD The Valley Voice July 4, 2007

JV Humphries Graduating Class of 2007: Back row, left to right, Morgan Miller, Duke Thomas-Kurz,Alex Pangburn, Jared Berry, Francois Gagnon Blackburn, Chris Orr, Tom Van Deursen, David Zilkie, Joe Wood, Justin Dixson. Middle row, Jenna Warga, Candice Delany, Marie Bernier, Sarah Chomitz, Heidi Lettrari, Jessica Alaric, Kim Settle, Amanda Dyck, Amanda Turner, Alex Zilkie, Daryl Poznikoff, Stephanie Hewat, Katie Foster, Pnina Ironi, Stephanie McLean, Leone Stanway, Shannon Lynch. Front row, Jessica Francisco, Jeremy Mercy-Ross, Peter Fox, Kirk Settle, Jesse Funk, Jeffery Funk, Chyvone Lynch JV Humphries graduates a friendly, upbeat and positive class by Jan McMurray thanked the teachers; Heidi Lettrari and in Kaslo, was the grand march. Family Fund Bursary, Trades, Fortis, Green Memorial, Ernie Gare The JV Humphries graduating Justin Dixson thanked the community; Awards and scholarships were Hewat/Baker/Mattes; Alex Pangburn: Scholarship, Victorian Hospital class of 2007 was described as and when Pnina Ironi thanked school presented, as follows. Sarah Chomitz: Kaslo Jazz Society, Kootenay Lake Auxiliary, Kaslo Legion (Gaming), “friendly,” “upbeat” and “positive” counsellor Ian Einer, the students rose Howard Green Memorial; Candice Teachers’ Association, North Kootenay Selkirk College Board of Governors; by the school’s acting principal for to give him a standing ovation. Delaney: Kootenay Lake Teachers’ Lake Arts Council; Daryl Ann Amanda Turner: Barry Butler, Old this past year, Anne Verkerk. During the Candle Light Association, Lakeside Learning (PAC), Poznikoff: Dinosaur Hockey, Nelson Timers Hockey; Joe Wood: McKinnon School trustee Pat Cattermole Ceremony, which is a ‘passing of the Lakeside Learning (Mohawk); Rotary; Kim Settle: Parents Advisory Family Fund Bursary, Trades; Alex spoke about how impressed she was torch’ to the students who follow behind, Amanda Dyck: Edie Allen, Village of Council, Bruce Jacobs Memorial, JV Zilkie: St. Marks Church, Dallas with the passion the group showed Kim Settle and Kirk Settle lit a candle Kaslo; Katie Foster: Jennings Humphries, Howard Green Memorial, Benwell Memorial, Aya Higashi, when presenting their grad portfolios. for academics; Shannon Lynch and Memorial, Kaslo Legion (Poppy); Selkirk College Board of Governors; Hospital Employees Union Bursary; She advised them not to stop their Jessica Alaric lit a candle for art; Alex Francois Gagnon Blackburn: Trades; Kirk Settle: Farmers Institute, Howard David Zilkie: Trades. education here, commenting on the Pangburn and Leone Stanway for Stephanie Hewat: Leathwood great opportunities awaiting them – drama; Amanda Turner and Francois Wynnychuck, Howard Green statistics say that for every grad, there Gagnon Blackburn for sports; Joe Memorial; Pnina Ironi: Columbia are 10 new job openings. Wood, David Zilkie, Chris Orr and Peter Power, Kootenay Lake PVPA, Superintendent Bill Reid Fox for technology; and Jodie Carpenter Dogwood District/Authority; Heidi commented on how surprised and and Shane McKinnon for grade 11. Lettrari: Howard Green Memorial, envious he was that many of the grads Amanda Dyck and Kirk Settle, Yellowhead Road & Bridge, Georgia had lived in Kaslo their whole lives. chosen by the class to be the Ethel McKeown, Columbia Basin “It allows you to put down roots that valedictorians, had a personal message Trust, Geoffrey Sinclair Memorial, support you your whole life,” he said. for each grad in their speech. Kootenay Savings Credit Union; When the Minister of Education Principal Anne Verkerk and Vice- Chyvonne Lynch: Kaslo Bay Resort, recently visited the district, she told Principal Mike Hurley presented the Jack McDowell Memorial; Shannon Reid that SD#8 brings up the grads with their diplomas, followed by Lynch: Inter Church Council, Alan provincial average. Reid thanked the the hat toss. The grand finale, as always Hoshizaki; Chris Orr: McKinnon students for their contribution to that Aya Higashi presents Alex Zilkie with the Aya Higashi Award. success, and advised them to bring up the average everywhere they went. Guest speaker Jennifer Kidd started off her heartfelt speech by saying, “My heart breaks at the thought of losing this class.” She said the portfolios allowed her to see what an incredible group this is. She had something personal to say to each student, and concluded by reading excerpts from a children’s book. Later in the evening’s program, when the grads were receiving their diplomas, she gave each grad a copy of the book. Alex Zilkie and Peter Fox thanked Ms. Kidd; Katie Foster and Jeff Funk Pnina Ironi receives her graduation certificate from acting principal Anne Verkerk. Leone Stanway lights a candle for drama at JV Humphries graduation ceremonies. Congratulations We wish the Graduating To the 2007 Grad We are proud of the Way and Best Class of 2007 every entire Graduating Class Wishes to the success in their future Class of 2007 to We are so proud of Graduating endeavours from the Go! you! Class of 2007! Village Fern’s Flowers & ... Office, Mayor, KASLO TRUCK Councillors Kaslo CREDIT UNION and Staff & SAW BC KASLO KASLO 353-7409 Congratulations Way to go, Grads! Our hearty CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to from Reach for the congratulations TO THE the J.V. Humphries stars! graduating class of 2007 GRADS ON 2007! We wish you all to the Grads of A JOB WELL KASLO the best 2007! DONE! MOHAWK Kaslo Falkins Insurance Drugs Kaslo Kaslo, BC July 4, 2007 The Valley Voice NAKUSP MUSIC FESTIVAL 11 Nakusp gets ready to rock - fourth annual Saddle Mountain High Music Fest by Jan McMurray haven’t already. The 4,000th ticket One of every classic rock lover’s ‘Listen.’ Appearing just before them on two stages; family entertainment The Nakusp Music Fest, after was sold June 15. With a capacity of favourite bands, Nazareth, headlines is Doc Walker from 8:40 to 10:10 and in the family area, which has its own just three years, has earned an 5,500 per day, there were only 334 the Friday night kick-off party. Gates the Blues Brothers Revival from 7 to stage; food and crafts at Vendor excellent reputation among festival tickets left as of July 1, according to open at 4 pm. Music starts at 6 pm 8:10. Village; and a beer garden. Also don’t goers and performers alike. CBC the website at with Redfish, followed by Dr. Fun Sunday night, it’s Tom Cochrane, miss the sand sculpture on the public Radio 3 recently ranked the festival www.nakuspmusicfest.ca. Tickets and the Nightcrawlers, Harlequin and Glass Tiger and the Stampeders. beach by our famous Slocan Valley among the top 10 open air festivals can be purchased online or at 1-877- finally Nazareth from 11:15 to 12:30. Gates open at 10 am on Saturday ice and sand scupltor, David in North America. 265-5565. Saturday’s headliner is Collective and Sunday, with music beginning at Ducharme. The Village of Nakusp The fourth annual July 13-15 will An adult 3-day pass costs $175; Soul, a 90s band from Georgia, with 11:50 am on Saturday and at 11 am also offers lots of good eating and be another summer blast, with yet Sat & Sun pass $140; Fri Kick-Off many hits including ‘Shine,’ ‘Gel,’ on Sunday. There’s plenty to do on shopping, so take a meander through again a most impressive line-up of Party $40; Saturday pass $85; Sunday ‘Better Now,’ ‘Why Part 2’ and the grounds all day and night – music town while you are here. classic rock bands – and a few other pass $85. A Youth (13-18) 3-day pass flavours too – and top-notch family costs $80; and a one-day pass $60. A entertainers. children’s (8 to 12) 3-day pass costs Get your ticket right now if you $20. Children 7 & under get in free.

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Collective Soul, a very popular rock band known for its support of America’s youth, headlines the Saturday night show, 10:55-12:25.

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Canadian rock legends the Stampeders of Calgary play Sunday 6:10-7:20.

The grand finale of the Nakusp Music Fest this year will be Tom Cochrane and Red Rider, playing Sunday night 10:05-11:35. 12 NAKUSP MUSIC FESTIVAL The Valley Voice July 4, 2007 Looking back at the Nakusp Music Festival of 2006 – Saddle Mountain High

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• Souvenirs • Novelties • Clothing • N • Toys & Games • Housewares • • School Supplies • Linen • G or F Skavenjah will be back for the third year in a row by popular demand. ng 302 Broadway S hi e! et on m ry Nakusp Nakusp Music Festival Tips So e Ev 250-265-3444 Bring low-back style lawn sitting behind you. and drink, but please do not bring chairs, in consideration of people Bring your coolers full of food alcohol or glass containers. Enjoy your alcoholic beverages in the beer garden. No pets are allowed on the festival grounds. There will be First Aid facilities, ambulance attendants and security guards on the grounds. There is a free shuttle bus service from various locations in the village to the festival grounds. Nakusp has cell phone service. No ticket refunds or exchanges. The ferry to Revelstoke operates every hour – on the half-hour from the Nakusp side (6:30 am - 11:30 pm) and on the hour from the Revelstoke side (6 am - 11 pm). A second ferry provides daily extra service on the route between 10 am and approximately 7 pm. The ferry at Needles, leading to the Okanagan Valley, operates every half hour from 5 am to 10 pm and on demand all night long. From the Fauquier (Nakusp) side, it runs on the hour and half hour from 5 am to 10 pm; from the Needles (Okanagan) side, it runs at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour from 5:15 am to 9:45 pm. Allow 45 minutes travel time from Nakusp to either ferry landing. July 4, 2007 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 13 Hill Creek hits five million: best kokanee egg-to-fry survival rates since 1988 submitted counted during a five-day period. scarification (cleaning the gravel beds) rates and survival in natural spawning “Severe rain falls, turbid water and Kokanee fry emigration from Hill The Fish and Wildlife and increased monitoring of water creeks typically runs between five and a beaver dam were potential factors in Creek Spawning Channel (HCSC) for Compensation Program (FWCP) funds flows. 14%. very low survival rates in 2004 and the spring of 2007 has just completed the spawning channel in partnership This year egg-to-fry survival rate Although this is the highest egg-to- 2005,” added Arndt. “But improved and it has been an impressive one to with the BC Ministry of Environment exceeded 50%; that means for every fry survival rate since 1988, there have turbidity monitoring, flow controls and say the least. Over 5.4 million fry (small (MoE). Fisheries biologists with both two eggs buried in the gravel in been two previous years (2001 and other improvements at the channel have kokanee, just emerged from the gravel) organizations are very pleased with the September of last year, one fish was able 2002) when the number of emigrating been factors in this year’s much are estimated to have left the manmade number of fry this spring because to survive and swim out of the channel fry has surpassed 8 million. Biologists improved survival rates. We were also spawning channel between April 18 and extensive work has been undertaken into upper Arrow Lakes Reservoir. Most are particularly pleased, however, that fortunate that Mother Nature did not June 21. The peak of the run was in mid over the last 12 months to increase egg- artificial kokanee spawning channels egg-to-fry survival rates have bounced deliver as much fall rain these last two May when over two million fry were to-fry survival rates including have about 32% egg-to-fry survival back in the last two years, after lower years.” than expected survival rates in 2004 and So how might this affect fishing in BC Hydro open house generates questions from Lardeau Valley residents 2005. the reservoir in the years to come? by Art Joyce and burning. Ketchum later said by entering the reservoir to help foster “Our local contractor, Brian Barney, Biologists estimate that HCSC provides Four BC Hydro representatives phone that this was about double the wetland habitat. did a great job of carefully monitoring approximately a third of the total reported on Duncan Dam operations at previous year’s budget for debris Another issue raised was the poor the flows,” says FWCP’s fisheries kokanee population in the reservoir so the Lardeau Valley Community Hall cleanup. maintenance of winter access to the biologist Steve Arndt. “The spawning although it is far from being the single June 20. Another question raised by subdivision on Duncan Island. Ministry channel can receive its water from two source for kokanee production, it is an As the public referral period for the residents was why BC Hydro refuses of Transportation spokesperson Jeff systems, MacKenzie Creek and Hill important one. Duncan Water Use Plan (WUP) and to pay for mosquito control. Shadrack’s Knight said in an interview that his Creek. If one becomes too turbid The FWCP works on behalf of its accompanying Order issued to BC submission points out that “350 cubic ministry has responsibility (through the (sediment filled) because of high program partners, BC Hydro, the BC Hydro by the Water Comptroller ends metres per second is the point at which highways contractor) for the section rainfall, we can switch it to the other. If Ministry of Environment, and Fisheries June 29, residents were encouraged to mosquito breeding opportunities are leading up to the gate just prior to the both are turbid then we can reduce the and Oceans Canada, to conserve and ask questions and offer feedback. likely to increase, however the BC viewpoint, or about a 1.5 kilometre flows over the spawning channel until enhance fish and wildlife impacted by Power Planning Specialist Heather Hydro WUP proposes a maximum flow section. The ministry has discussed last things clear up. the construction of BC Hydro dams. Matthews gave an overview of of 400 cubic metres per second.” At winter’s lack of maintenance at the snowpack trends for 2006-07. She said present the mosquito abatement Howser boat ramp with the contractor that with last winter’s high snowfall, the program is co-funded by RDCK and BC Hydro, and will ensure School District Mica and Arrow dams were above property taxes and Columbia Basin maintenance occurs as necessary. He capacity but that Duncan was about Trust affected areas grants. He noted that added that the forest service road access No. 10 average. Still fresh in the minds of in years of excessive dam discharge, to the ramp is the logging contractor’s residents was the 2003 flooding, which program costs can run as high as responsibility to maintain while logging. (Arrow Lakes) destroyed hay crops when Meadow $93,000. Environment and Social Issues The idea of adding a generating CERTIFIED MECHANIC/ Creek overflowed its banks. Matthews Manager Maureen DeHaan said the turbine to the Duncan Dam was raised. said BC Hydro is projecting Duncan corporation’s contribution at present is Ketchum said this was studied about 10 SCHOOL BUS DRIVER Dam to achieve peak storage between to manage the dam discharge, but that years ago but isn’t yet considered August 1-10, with gradually dropping discussions are ongoing with the RDCK economical, though as power costs rise A 12 month per year Certified Mechanic/School Bus Driver levels into the fall. She added that to negotiate a plan. Shadrack wants to it could yet become feasible. position in the Nakusp area is available beginning September without the dam there definitely would see “a cost ceiling beyond which BC Toru invites everyone to 4, 2007. Full posting details including the nature of the position, have been flooding this year. Hydro would agree to pay for additional his art show location, required qualifications, knowledge, skills and salary RDCK Area D director Andy program costs.” Still here! Roots that go deeply into information are available at the District’s website Shadrack, in his submission to the Water Edwards made the point that the West Kootenay Mountains since the www.sd10.bc.ca (Positions Vacant). All interested persons must Comptroller, took exception to the valuable fish spawning habitat is being days of internment. Here I am, Toru contact, in writing, the Superintendent/Secretary-Treasurer, corporation’s lack of a compensation lost to siltation. He estimates about 8- Fujibayashi, showing sculptures and School District No. 10 (Arrow Lakes), Box 340, Nakusp, BC, plan for valley residents affected by the 10 kilometres has been lost from the drawings for what may be the last time. V0G 1R0 prior to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 6, 2007. 2003 flood. “What disturbs me,” reservoir channel to the head of The work will be at the Hidden Shadrack wrote, “is that no Kootenay Lake, and wondered why Garden Gallery in New Denver. The PLEASE NOTE: It is School District policy that all applicants compensation was ever offered to those dredging is no longer done as in past show runs July 11-16, 11-4 pm. must agree to submit to a criminal record search before who suffered economic loss, and it will years. DeHaan said the spawning Reception will be Friday, July 13, 7-9 appointment. An offer of appointment may be withdrawn as a never be known if the economic channel is managed by the Ministry of pm, with Edward Fryer, guitarist. result of the search. damage done to the Cooper Creek mill Environment (MoE). Shadrack asked The path is so interesting, from was the event that pushed it over the if a meeting could be held with BC being an interned enemy alien to an edge into closure.” Shadrack has asked Hydro, MoE and the federal international sculptor six decades later, the Water Comptroller to include terms Department of Fisheries and Oceans. showing in New Denver, a village that Welcome Shirley Kosiancic of reference for flood damage DeHaan agreed to try to set up a is part of my early memory of a pristine, compensation in the WUP. meeting. peaceful, and safe environment. One resident said debris in the Shadrack has also asked the Water Carving stone is my way of reservoir made boating too dangerous Comptroller to require BC Hydro to expressing and giving form and and asked what BC Hydro was doing help restore bird nesting habitat in the meaning to the ineffable images that to clean it up. Don Edwards, a 35-year Duncan Dam drawdown zone. evolve as the layers of marble fall away. resident of the valley, said the debris was Shadrack’s suggestion is that earthen Stone has life. The polishing of stone is the result of erosion to the Lardeau River berms be built at the mouths of creeks one way of polishing my spirit. banks from rising and falling water levels and had nothing to do with logging. Kelvin Ketchum, BC Hydro Integrated Operations Manager, said BC Hydro has already spent its $50,000 budget for the year at Duncan in piling Global Gift Inspiring Arts Discoveries & Crafts

New custom made functional pottery by Susan Janzen Visit us this spring and summer for fabulous gifts, furniture and home decor with a world beat twist 318 Broadway St. Nakusp, BC 265-3288 Shirley has lived in the Slocan and Arrow Lakes area for most of her life. She understands the culture and is a strong 11TH ANNUAL SUMMIT LAKE advocate of this region. She has worked in real estate before WALK/RUN FOR FUN VILLAGE OF and understands the needs of buyers and sellers. She is known for her personal and business integrity. Shirley is a team player Hosted by Three Island Resort NAKUSP and is a proficient mediator which makes her a valuable asset Come out and walk, run or cycle the to both sellers and buyers. You can be assured that you will 10 kms around beautiful Summit Lake receive diligent, timely service from her. She cares about you on Sunday, July 8 Village Council and Staff extends a big Thank You to and your needs. Walk begins at 9 am sharp everyone who helped make Pride Week a success. Registration ($5) begins at 8 am Shirley will be working out of Nakusp for Century 21 Prizes for walkers – everybody walks Special thanks to Overwaitea Foods, Nakusp Elementary Mountain View Real Estate based in Castlegar. out a winner. School, Girl Guides, Nakusp Golf Course, Nakusp & Area All proceeds go to the Library, Downtown Businesses and everyone who Shirley Kosiancic participated in the flower planting. Arrow Lakes Hospital Mountainview Realty Ltd. with Three Islands Resort matching Council & Village Staff 250-265-8040 funds raised. 14 NAKUSP & THE ARROW LAKES The Valley Voice July 4, 2007 Nakusp council, June 26: Boat ramp to be repaired by June 2009 by Jan McMurray owns the only share in the corporation. and send it to the Inspector of amendment bylaw that would facilitate •Several amending bylaws were •The Mayor and CAO will sign the Switzer said this was an attempt to Municipalities for approval, and obtain the construction of a duplex in an area adopted: Cemetery Operation and finalized ‘Boat Launch Interim Repair move towards a proper business model electoral assent through a referendum currently zoned for mobile homes and Administration, Water Rates, and Sewer and Access Agreement’ dated June 26 in order to make the facility financially or an Alternative Approval Process. single family dwellings (Hwy 23 and Rates. It is now an offence to use water between BC Hydro and the Village of viable. “I don’t think we have the Capital projects on council’s ‘wish 9th Ave. NW). This will be considered inappropriately. Also, there is a Nakusp. capacity to do that in our current list’ include hot springs renovations, a after the review of the OCP and zoning connection fee of $2,500 for both the The agreement states that BC structure,” Switzer said. Councillor new fire hall, and arena improvements bylaws are complete. “As a council we water and sewer systems for newly Hydro will aim to complete the ramp Mueller, also a committee member, said (roof, ice slab and boards, refrigeration). have a duty to keep some places for created lots and each unit of a new multi- repairs by June 26, 2009. By December that issues had been bounced back and Council decided to consider the affordable housing,” commented family project until the Development 1, 2008, BCH will have a feasibility forth between the committee and information in Mahoney’s report at a Mayor Hamling. Cost Charge (DCC) Bylaw comes into study done on the replacement of the council, resulting in delays and inaction. 2008 budget and planning meeting •Councillor Heppner asked that the effect. Connection fees proposed in the boat launch. Then, the Village and BCH “It has lost money for the last 30 years. scheduled in August. lane behind Broadway St. businesses DCC bylaw are much higher. will work co-operatively on an No money has been set aside for repairs. •Council approved the purchase of be made a one-way lane for safety These bylaws will be reviewed implementation plan. It has to be run like a business. It should a tanker truck (1982 GMC 1,500 gallon) reasons. This issue was raised at council once the OCP review is complete. Repairs total an estimated $392,000 generate revenue for the Village,” she from the Regional District’s Tarrys Fire meetings in 2000 and 2001. Council •Council appointed six people to the and include replacing the guardrail and said. Department for $7,500. This will come decided to ask for opinions from the interim board of directors of the Nakusp 375 deck planks, and improving several •Council also approved the out of fire department reserves, which RCMP and Public Works. Community Forest . bearing piles, batter piles and fender purchase of surveillance cameras for the stand at $204,000. The Village is •The Village will proceed with the •The Village will provide a letter of piles. hot springs facility, not to exceed accumulating reserves to replace Engine 10-year lease for $1 with Arrow Lakes support to the Nakusp Roots Music •Council voted to move forward $5,000. no. 3 by 2010. Search & Rescue (SAR) for space at Society in its efforts to obtain CBT with creating a hot springs corporation, •Information on the water The 2006 fire department audit the airport. SAR plans to replace the funding for the bandshell part of the as recommended by the hot springs conservation program of the Town of recommended the purchase of a tanker. trailer on the property with a portable Community Park Expansion project. advisory committee. Okotoks was provided, as requested by A new one would cost $300,000. The steel building on a cement foundation. •Council passed a resolution calling Councillor Switzer, committee Councillor Mueller, who heard about Tarrys tanker has five years left that it The building will have a washroom with on the Province to restore home support member, explained that the committee the program at a recent conference. can be certified for front line fire use. an outside entrance so that pilots can to 1994 service levels, as requested by favours the same business model as the Council was impressed with the town’s After that, it can be used as backup and use it. A parking lot will also be created the Edgewood-Inonoaklin Women’s Community Forest, where the Village brochure on the program, and Treasurer can also be used by Public Works. beside the building. The Village will pay Institute. Mahoney said he would incorporate •Council decided to postpone the the dump fees for the cleanup of the site •Council adopted the 2007 annual some of the information from the first two readings of a zoning and will supply water to the lot. report. Computer brochure into next year’s notice about Problem? water restrictions that is sent to Nakusp BC Hydro updates Nakusp on its operations Call Ron at the Old Grey Barn residents with their tax bills. by Geordie Rice To cover the energy deficit, BC aging adult sturgeon population with 250-265-2163 Councillor Dahlen said she thought Representatives from BC Hydro Hydro purchased 13% of BC’s younger fish until natural production the water restrictions (lawn watering hosted the annual Operations Update domestic need. It bought 5.7 TWh of levels occur. allowed from 7-9 am and 7-9 pm only) meeting in Nakusp on June 19. market electricity and 1.9 TWh of Fertilization of the water systems Honey Bear were unfair, now that the Village had Gillian Kong, senior engineer of gas-fire energy, with one TWh being has also restarted, although the cost doubled its water capacity with the new generation, began the meeting with enough energy to power 100,000 of the fertilizer used has increased by Bakery well. Other council members pointed a water supply forecasts for the homes for about one year. 40%. out that an established lawn only needs remainder of the year, as well as an However, the increased Other fisheries-related Tues-Sat 9:00-5:00 one hour of watering per week, overview of project operations. snowpack and runoff levels across the developments included the return of 311 7th Ave NW • Nakusp • 265-4633 according to the Okotoks brochure, and Kong’s report showed that province have led to a prediction of 100,00 spawning fish to Hill Creek Rear Alley Entrance that water in the reservoir was so low reservoir water supplies in the valley greatly reduced levels of purchased Spawning Channel, the start of a last year that the Fire Chief and Public are almost universally forecast to be energy for F2008. hydroacoustic study to determine Works became very concerned. at or above 100% for the second half Also, the snowpack on the US kokanee populations, and a push to Council decided to leave the of the year, with the exception of side of the Columbia basin is below develop a method to monitor bull watering restrictions as is, with Dahlen Dalles and Kootenay Local. normal levels, leading to higher than trout population. opposed. Actual supplies given for the expected market prices that should Additional revegetation occurred WOOD PRESERVERS LTD. •Treasurer Richard Mahoney reservoirs were 112% for Mica, remain strong throughout the when 777 acres near Revelstoke BUYERS OF CEDAR provided council with information on 116% for Arrow, 90% for Dalles, summer. were seeded as part of the Arrow dust & PINE POLES community bonds, which are an 100% for Duncan, 97% for Kootenay Harry Brownlow, Environment control program. alternative to conventional debenture Local, and 110% for Libby. and Social Issues Specialist, As well, meetings will be held Mike Casey cell 344-8477 borrowing. Residents supply the These high numbers are presented the findings of the Arrow over the next year to seek input of Offering planning, management funding for local project(s) by attributed to a higher-than-normal Lakes Boat Ramp Feasibility Study, revegetation plans and development and sales for Woodlot Licences and Private Land Owners. purchasing bonds. The Village sets the level of precipitation over the last which examined options for repairing of wildlife habitat, report on updates interest rate, which is usually a little year, with a record sudden melt of or replacing public boat ramps at to the boat ramp feasibility study, P.O. Box 4, several snowpacks particularly to Burton, Fauquier, Edgewood, and along with the usual annual Brisco, B.C. V0A 1B0 more than the Canada Savings Bond rate and less than the borrowing rate in blame. Nakusp. All projects are still in the stakeholder meetings. Phone (250) 346-3315 the debenture market. Kong’s presentation was planning stages. The meeting concluded with a Fax (250) 346-3218 Mahoney explained the process. followed by Kelvin Ketchum, a The next presenter was short presentation from Jennifer Council would decide on the project(s) member of Engineering and Environment & Social Issues Walker-Larsen of BC Hydro TOLL FREE 1-866-346-3315 and the amount of borrowing, give three Generation, who spoke on market specialist Maureen DeHaan, Community Relations. readings to a loan authorization bylaw energy purchases, the Columbia speaking about the Columbia Water Walker-Larsen gave an update on River Treaty and its associated Non- Use Plan, the Fish and Wildlife BC Hydro’s efforts to achieve the Arrow & Slocan Lakes Treaty Storage Agreement, and a Compensation Program, and the 2007 Energy Plan goal of having at summary of the Columbia River ongoing activities of the fisheries. least 90% of energy be produced by Community Services system for 2007. Revegetation has been started in clean or renewable methods. Ketchum said that for F2007 (the an effort to establish vegetation in the Walker-Larsen also told of new JOB POSTING period April 2006-March 2007), upper portion of the drawdown zones generating units being installed in system inflows were 12% below in Kinbasket and Arrow Lakes. Revelstoke and Mica Dams, and the normal. A variety of studies have also addition of a ‘People and Leadership’ Transit Coordinator 0.8 FTE (4 days a week) This lowered inflow, along with been undertaken to determine the category to BC Hydro’s Corporate inefficient gas plants, led to a 13% effects of flow management on fish Donations programs. Arrow & Slocan Lakes Community Services holds contracts energy deficit for the province, stocks below Revelstoke, with an BC Hydro can be reached at 1- with BC Transit to provide Transit Bus Services throughout the necessitating the buying of energy added objective of replacing the 800-224-9376 or www.bchydro.com. West Kootenays. The Transit coordinator is responsible for the from Powerex. BC Hydro buys and provision of these services. Duties include supervising Bus sells excess power via Powerex on a Drivers and Dispatchers, Planning a maintenance schedule constant basis. for the buses, Scheduling Routes in conjunction with other interested parties and responding to emergencies.

The ideal applicant(s) will be comfortable with the public, well organized with demonstrated computer, writing, presentation and communication skills. Previous experience working in a ARROW LAKES FINE ARTS supervisory role and knowledge of Transit systems is desirable 619 Broadway Street, Nakusp, BC for this role. This position is based in Nelson, BC. Celebrating our 10th year, we are proud to present our third exhibition This position offers a competitive salary. A valid Driverís License for the Summer of 2007 and current First Aid certificate are required. The successful candidate(s) will be required to sign an Oath of Confidentiality “LOCAL FOCUS/SILENT AUCTION” and complete a Criminal Record Check. A WONDERFUL DISPLAY OF LOCAL TALENT School District No. 10 had its annual staff appreciation night at the Bonnington on June 27. Wed, July 11th through Sun, July 29th, 2007 Pictured here (L to R) are retirees Phil McMechan (BES teacher), Linda Williams (NES secretary), Closing Date for Applications is 20th July 2007 Opening Reception 6 - 8 PM Wednesday, July 11, 2007 Alice Watson (NSS teacher), Marianne Vanish (LESS teacher), Sheila McGinnis (EES teacher) and Wil Brellisford (NES teacher). Also retiring are Don Cunningham, who painted the mural on the Gallery hours: 12-4 Wed thru Sunday Bonnington’s exterior wall, Theresa Radley, NSS teacher, and Bill Johnston, NES teacher. Dan To apply for this position please email resume, including 3 ARTIST REGISTRATION/WORK DELIVERY: Wilson, bus driver, was recognized for 10 years of service with the district; Joyce Hanson for her 20 references to Farhana Alam, Manager of Operations at Please deliver work and Silent Auction items to the Gallery: years; Katrina Sumrall (LESS teacher) for her 25 years; and Henning von Krogh (Arrow Lakes [email protected] Monday, July 9th - 10am to 12 noon Teachers’ Association president) and Phil McMechan (southern zone teacher) for their 30 years. July 4, 2007 The Valley Voice VISITOR INFORMATION 15 CAMPGROUNDS • Kaslo Municipal Campground (250) 353-2662 [email protected] May 1-Sept 30. Serviced ($20) Unserviced sites ($15) Water and power hook-ups, fire pits, picnic tables, restrooms and hot showers. Downtown location, close to park, beach, playgrgound, SS Moyie infocentre and great shopping! Pets on leash welcome. • Centennial Campground On the lake in New Denver, 44 sites, 8 with electricity & water hook-up, sani-dump, showers & toilets, boat launch, firewood, pets must be leashed. • Three Island Resort Campground (250) 265-3023 65 sites, full/semi hook-ups, tenting, boat launch, paddle boats & canoes, pets welcome, children’s playground, firewood, fishing, hiking trail, confectionery, sani-station, showers, laundry facilities, large gazebo with BBQ pits. • Springer Creek RV Park & Campground (250) 355-2266 [email protected] Open May 18 to Sept. 30. Located at 1020 Giffin Rd., Slocan. Turn right immediately off of Highway 6 entrance to Village of Slocan. Full hook-ups, partial hook-ups, tenting sites, sani-dump, pets on leash and seasonal Tourist/Information Booth. • Silverton Municipal Campground (250) 358-2472 Situated on Slocan Lake at Leadville & Turner Streets. Lakeshore and Creekside Tent and Trailer Sites. Fire pits and firewood. Teri Freeman, Hidden Garden Gallery board director, ‘untwists the tie’ in an unconventional • West Kootenay Park Management Inc. 1-866-937-5734 www.westkootenayparks.com ribbon cutting at the official Grand Opening of the gallery’s improved garden space held $14/night $7 extra vehicle. Cash only. May 01 - October 15th. July 1. There is a new deck and stage, and attractive slate borders for the gardens. Fire ring, tables, pit toilets. GOLF COURSES McDonald Creek Provincial Park Shores of Upper Arrow Lake 16 km south of Naksup on Hwy #6. 46 spacious campsites. Half with direct •Nakusp Golf Club access to an extensive sandy beach waterfront, boat launch. Reservations 1-800-689-9025 Phone/Fax: (250) 265-4531 www.discovercamping.ca. 9-HOLE PUBLIC COURSE , RATES IN EFFECT 7 DAYS A WEEK Rosebery Provincial Park GREEN FEES: Adults $20.00/9-holes, $28.00/18-holes Enjoy a quiet forest setting on the bank of Wilson Creek, a short walk to Slocan Lake and the historic Galena Weekly Pass: $160.00 Trail. 33 campsites. 3 km north of New Denver Hwy #6. First come, first served. Juniors 13 & under: $10.00 / 9-holes, Senior rates - 10% off • Woodbury Resort and Marina (250) 353-7717 10 game punch card available Serviced Sites – Tent Sites – Motorcycle Friendly – Marina – Heated Pool – Boomed Swimming Beach – JB’s Golf lessons with Burt Drysdale, CPGA Pro, available. Pub and Restaurant – Motel and Chalets – Charter Fishing – Boat Rentals for guests only – Quad/Bike Trails – Rental carts, clubs, pull carts. Driving Range available. Scuba Dive the Anscombe wreck. 4 km North of Ainsworth Hot Springs on Highway 31. FULLY LICENSED EXCELLENT RESTAURANT Walk-on tee times, no reservations required. HOT SPRINGS Ladies’ nights Tuesdays 4:00 - 6:00 Guests welcome. Men’s nights Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00 Guests welcome. • Halcyon Hot Springs •(250) 265-3554 •1-888-689-4699 •Fax (250) 265-3887 2007 TOURNAMENT DATES: www.halcyon-hotsprings.com e-mail: [email protected] Halcyon Spa opens June 2005. • Club Championship, June 23 & 24 Always fresh, natural, mineral hot springs with its own lakeshore comfortable chalets, cabins, full RV • Ladies’ Open, July 4, 10:00 am - Shotgun Start hook-ups, camping, Bistro-Restaurant, historical chapel, bodywork, horseback riding, tours and much •Slocan Lake Golf Course, more... Have some happy Halcyon days!!! Big swimming pool now open! New Denver Phone: (250) 358-2408 • Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort •(250) 229-4212 •1-800-668-1171 www.hotnaturally.com 9-HOLE GOLF COURSE , OPEN 7 AM TO DARK Experience our main Hot Springs pool in the crisp, clean air, explore the tranquil steam bath in the GREEN FEES: $18.00/9-holes, $27.00/18-holes, Hot Springs cave, take a plunge in our stream fed cold plunge. Savour the fabulous food in our Day Pass: $40.00, Weekly Rate: $175.00 Dining Room and then enjoy the comfort of one of our 43 air-conditioned rooms. RENTALS: Clubs and Pull carts available. Power cart: $15.00/9-holes $25.00/18-holes. All prices include tax ACCOMMODATIONS & RESTAURANTS RESTAURANT: 8 AM TO 8 PM (LICENSED) • William Hunter Cabins (250) 358-2844 www.williamhuntercabins.com 2007 TOURNAMENTS: Three hand-crafted log cabins in the heart of Silverton. Each cabin contains two self-contained • Club Open, Sun. Aug. 12: $40 members / $45 non-members* suites with pine furniture. Views of the Valhallas, close to lake, beautiful gardens and wonderful • Bushwackers, Sat. Sept. 8: $20/couple Looks like berry picking. 303 Lake Ave. • Club Closing, Sun. Sept. 23: $15 ( * fee includes dinner) good golfing • Silverton Lakeshore Inn (250) 358-7929 weather! Visit the Silverton Lakeshore Inn, located on Slocan Lake since 1897. Offering 7 lakeview • Valley View Golf Club rooms. Third floor penthouse suite sleeps 6-8 and has a big screen TV. Full service Winlaw phone: 226-7241; restaurant and pizzaria, fully licenced pub with patio and offsales. Rooms starting at toll-free: 1-877-324-GOLF $89. Penthouse suite $2,000/week. Restaurant and pub open 7 days a week. Discover golfing at its finest at Valley • Selkirk Inn Ph: 1-800-661-8007 / (250) 265-3666 Fax: (250) 265-4799 View. Licensed lounge & restaurant open 7 days a week. Catering and dinner meetings available on request. CAA & AAA approved 210-6th Ave. West, Nakusp, BC www.selkirkinn-nakusp.com Everyone welcome. email: [email protected] Located in the heart of Nakusp, we are close to the GREEN FEES: $20 / 9 holes (including GST), $25 / 18 holes Nakusp Hot Springs, Halcyon Hot Springs, the Nakusp Golf Course, and only a short RENTALS: Power and pull-carts available walk from the shores of Upper Arrow Lake. All 39 deluxe rooms have a TV, phone and Juniors’ Night Mondays at 4:00 • Seniors’ Morning Mondays • Mens’ Night fridge. 30 units with air conditioning, some units with kitchenettes, wheelchair acces- Thursdays • Two-for-one golf Fridays after 2:00 pm plus WING NIGHT! sible unit available, pets allowed in select units. • Oldham’s Lakefront Cottages ph. 358-2415 oldhamslakefrontcottages.com NOTICE TO VALLEY Oldham’s Family or Friends Coming to Visit? Oldham’s Lakefront Cottages will help you maintain family bliss and lasting friendships. We have four fully furnished VISITORS: Lakefront vacation rentals available April 1st through Christmas. Check out Stop in at The Valley Voice office in New Denver (across from Cottages oldhamslakefrontcottages.com or call Jeff and Lorie at 358-2415 for full details. the Credit Union on Main St.) to pick up a copy of THE SILVERY SLOCAN HERITAGE TOUR GUIDEBOOK, or a • Valhalla Riversuites 250-226-7712 www.hellovalhalla.com SANDON PAYSTREAK newspaper, and maybe even some Four lovely new vacation rentals on the Slocan River at Passmore, south entrance to helpful advice and handy tips about things to do in the area! Valhalla Provincial Park. Hike, bike, or float the river with put-in or take-out on the property. Phone, TV, internet, ample kitchens, river & mountain views, wildlife, endless THE THIRD EDITION OF THE POPULAR recreation opportunities. Silvery Slocan Heritage Tour Guidebook GIFT SHOPS IS NOW AVAILABLE AT: Iona Cottage Guest House & Gift Shop is located in a charming heritage house at 407 ‘B’ Avenue in the heart of downtown Kaslo. Unique, evolving and worthwhile, this shop Nakusp: Meritxell Books features quality creations by local artisans and a line of Celtic giftware. The upper floor Visitor Info. Centre is a vacation rental guest suite. Call 353-2141 for details or visit www.ionacottage.ca Lardeau: Meadow Creek Store Lardeau Valley Service BED & BREAKFASTS Kaslo: The S.S. Moyie Kaslo Drugs • Sweet Dreams Guesthouse & Licenced Dining Phone (250) 358-2415 Fern’s Flowers &... Fax 358-2556 www.newdenverbc.com / [email protected] Kootenay Lake: B&B in historic building by the lake. Licenced dining & patio by reservation. Ethnic style meals. Woodbury Resort Kutenai Showcase MUSEUMS Ainsworth Hot Springs • Sandon Museum & Visitors' Centre (250) 358-7920 www.slocanlake.com/sandon Sandon: Sandon Museum Open 10:00 to 5:00. Located 13 km east of New Denver on Hwy. 31A in historic silver mining ghost The Prospector’s Pick town. Collections of stunning photographs and fascinating artifacts including the famous "two Slocan Valley: Silverton: Silverton Bigway story mousetrap." Admission: 18 & over, $4.00 •12-17 yrs. $3.00 • Under 12, free. Arica Gardens B&B Gaze ‘n Chat Mountain Valley Station • Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre (250) 358-7288 New Denver: Winlaw Mini-Mart The only historic site in Canada dedicated to telling the WWII internment story. Located in The Orchard in The Valley Voice New Denver, open 7-days-a-week 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Lemon Creek Lodge Ph/Fax: (250) 265-0110 265-3323 [email protected] Slocan Valley Co-op Eldorado Market • Arrow Lakes Historical Society e-mail: [email protected] Location: 92B - 7th Avenue NW (BC Hydro building). Hours: Tuesday and Floyd’s Custom Furniture Silvery Slocan Museum Mountainberry Foods Thursday 10:00 - 3:00. Archives and publications. Best source for area history and family research. Nelson: Otter Books (250) 358-2201 Coles Books Nikkei Internment • Silvery Slocan Museum Visitor Information Centre Memorial Centre The old Bank of Montreal building at the foot of Main Street, restored to circa 1900. Open Monday to Friday in June. 7 days/week in July and August. Special tours welcome. Please call 358-2201, 358-2478 or 358-2656 for further information. Makes a great gift! A MUST SEE MUSEUM WITH DAILY TREASURE HUNTS FOR CHILDREN! Hope we see you there. • Silverton Historical Society Intepretive Centre (250) 358-2285 www.silvertonhistoricalsociety.ca .95 Summer Hours: Wednesday – Sunday: 11 – 5 • Monday – Tuesday: 11 – 3 Only $4 Archives and publications. Frank Mills Outdoor Mining Museum and Fingland Cabin. Captivating Photographs and Displays. 16 KASLO & DISTRICT The Valley Voice July 4, 2007 Kaslo council, June 26: Kaslo fire chief’s resignation accepted by Jill Braley fundraiser planned for the fall. The club establishment of the Ainsworth Wharf council to confirm his client’s (Vern that statistically, the seniors in our •Fire Chief Bryan MacMillan’s asked council to review Bylaw 1022 to Regional Park and the Kaslo Waterfront Klapper) intent to purchase a closed population are victims of more forms resignation, effective July 1, was increase the number of licences Trail Regional Park was received. The road (approximately .385 acre) in the of abuse, more frequently, than any accepted with regret. He will be thanked available. The bylaw review was report explains that adding these two Kaslo Bay area from the Village for other group. It is estimated that as many for his service. When asked, CAO Rae referred to the next Admin & Finance parks to the regional parks service $120,000. The agreement will contain as one out of five seniors suffer from Sawyer said she was hopeful a new fire meeting on July 11. would increase the amount of taxation provisions whereby the Village will some form of financial abuse. Smith chief will be found soon. •The curling club also advised required for the service to approxi- upgrade and pave to the Frontage Road. advocated for accessibility of Village •A meeting will be arranged council that it was not successful in its mately $25,000 from the current Council will advise that subject to functions for the mobility impaired, between council and the RDCK application for 2010 Olympic Live Sites $10,000. This was roughly estimated to receipt of the necessary documents from maintaining emergency health services regarding fire extension service. funds, so the $7,500 loan guarantee be $7.00 on a $125,000 home. The 688904 BC Ltd., administration will and requested that World Elder Abuse •The Kaslo Curling Club has offered by the Village of Kaslo is no report recommends that the Village draft the required bylaw. Awareness Day be declared on June 15. withdrawn its application for a longer needed. They have also been prepare an operational and capital cost •Councillor Jones asked why a boat She also spoke in favour of supporting downtown beer garden for the weekend turned down for a Gaming Commission analysis for the proposed Kaslo is still being tied, unauthorized, to the the BC Health Coalition position on of Jazz Fest. With only six beer garden grant. The club is still committed to Waterfront Trail to facilitate long-term Village dock, and why there was still home support. Council declared June licenses available annually in Kaslo, the fundraising for its projects. Replace- planning of maintaining the parks. no response back from the Village’s 15, 2008 as World Elder Abuse group realized there would be no ment of the most significant parts of the •Council received an email from lawyer on this. Jones stated he has now Awareness Day in Kaslo. licences left this year if it took one for ice plant is estimated to cost over Lynch Building Inspection Services contacted health officials regarding the •Administration was directed to the Jazz Fest weekend. It has come to $50,000 uninstalled. This means regarding the provincial building. Lynch disposal of human waste from this draft an agreement between Selkirk their attention that the Kaslo and District fundraising will be ongoing to allow states there is no requirement for the vessel. Council decided to ask the Public Paving and the municipality regarding Arena will require a licence for a them to operate. The club provided building to meet the modern building Health Inspector to investigate and use of the reservoir gravel pit. Okanagan council with financial information code if its use remains unchanged. report back to council. Aggregates is crushing material to be pertaining to the May Days two-day Regarding environmental risk, Lynch •John Addison of the Spirit Square used in the paving project. They are KASLO MOHAWK beer garden, which netted the club a could provide an Indoor Quality committee asked about the Village- using a Jaw Crusher to maximize profit of $1,884. The club asked if the Investigation for moulds only for owned property known as the ‘bowling utilization of the material in the airport Village’s liability insurance would cover $1,500. This entails an analysis by green.’ Addison said it was his gravel pit. Crushing in the pit will take groups like themselves. The Village will microbiologists of air samples from understanding these lots were donated place until the end of June. It is agreed Open every day of the year! inform them that it is prohibited from various locations in the building. to the Village and the committee wanted by Selkirk Paving to reimburse the • Fuel • Groceries • extending municipal liability coverage However, he states this is not usually to obtain more information regarding municipality $2.50 per cubic metre of to groups or events the municipality done unless there have been complaints the previous owner and the conditions material removed from the pit. • Convenience Store • does not directly control. by occupants or visible mould or odour. of the donation. Council invited •Monies, to a maximum of 60% • Soft Ice Cream • •An email from the RDCK He feels the building is fairly clean in Addison to research the origins of the generated by gravel sales in 2007, will regarding the establishment of the Kaslo this regard, having large numbers of air property and report back to the be used to do additional paving in 2007, 353-2205 405-4th St. Waterfront Trail Regional Park was changes through leaky old windows. municipality. with the balance set aside for future referred to the Community Services •Golder Associates wrote to council •Tom Humphries, lawyer, wrote to expenditures. Eric’s Meat Committee for recommendation to with a proposal to analyze the Dhillon tell council that he has been retained by •Councillor Vass advised parents Market council in consultation with the Kaslo reports on the provincial building for a Mr. Mac Radford for assistance in a and youth to be aware of the appearance Trailblazers Society. cost of $2,500. The matter was referred proposed subdivision near the far of ‘strawberry quick,’ a new form of & Deli A report prepared by Randy to the next Admin & Finance meeting southwest corner of the airport lands. crystal meth. “ Serving Kaslo and Area since 1942” Matheson at the RDCK regarding the for recommendation to council. Humphries said the most likely access •During public question period, Jill • Many Imported Items •Vern Klapper of 688904 BC Ltd. to the lots involves passage through Braley asked council members if the • Freezer Packs requested Preliminary Layout Approval Village lands. He suggests that members 2006 audit had been completed by the • Weekly In-Store Specials for a 2.1 acre lot in Kaslo Bay. Council of the Planning & Development accountants and if council had received • Domestic Venison & Organic granted approval, subject to three committee join himself and Mr. Radford any monthly financial statements for Beef Available conditions, including a report on the fill for a walk-through sometime in the near 2007. Council stated they expect to hear • In-Store Deli Sandwiches To Go in the gullies to determine suitability for future. This was referred to the Planning back soon from the accountant. Council • Awesome Cheese Selection road support and a finalized agreement & Development committee for has not received any 2007 financial • Fresh & Smoked Sausage between the Village and the developer recommendation to council. statements. • Smoked Salmon to transfer a portion of the previously •Elaine Smith spoke as the co- •Accounts payable of $47,903 were • Custom Cutting of Pork & Beef dedicated road to the developer for ordinator for Kaslo’s Community approved, including $3,399.63 in legal • Awesome Beef Jerky access to the site. Response Network and Kaslo & Area fees regarding the provincial building 425 Front Street, Kaslo •Lang Michener (lawyer) wrote to Health Advisory Council. Smith said lease. Ph/Fax: (250) 353-2436 Exploring the Microcosmos at Tipi Camp this summer submitted microcosmos, there will be all-ages (ages 6-12); scholarship applications CORNUCOPIA Get your family together and join instruction and practice in leather considered. “The Natural Choice” the Tipi Camp staff and guides for a working with awl and rivets, cedar and For more information contact Peter More than just a health food store unique learning and leisure weekend willow basket weaving and other nature Mcallister 250-353-2575 or • groceries July 6-8. This year’s theme: craft instruction. [email protected]. To register call • excellent selection of organic products Exploring the Microcosmos. Micro There’ll be time for trails, beaches, Tipi Camp toll free 1-866-800-2267, • fresh BC produce organisms play a decisive role in the boats, campfires and hoola hoops, too, locally 250-227-9555, e-mail • nutritional snacks & beverages maintenance of the life on the planet and hearty gourmet meals to keep us [email protected] or visit our • supplements & toiletries and within our own bodies. going. $200 per adult; $50 per child website at tipicamp.bc.ca. 353-2594 In an informal style, appropriate for all ages, we will explore our Kaslo skateboard park announces grand opening 422 Front St. Kaslo, BC intimate connection to the invisible submitted skateboarding venue. Located on the and powerful microbial world. This After years of fundraising and beautiful shores of Kootenay Lake, journeying starts with our bodies and volunteer work, the Kaslo Youth there’s no better place to skate. JB’S MARINE PUB the realization that we are embedded Council is proud to announce the There will be live music by in nature strongly by microscopic grand opening of the Kaslo Sk8park Carnival Red, an up and coming local organisms. There are more bacteria on July 7. The ribbon cutting will be band, and skaters from Nelson and & RESTAURANT in our guts than cells in our body! A at 12:30. Contests begin at 1 pm. the Vancouver-based group Anti human is more of an ecosystem than With 2010 matching funds all Social, with some of the top Woodbury Creek near Kaslo an individual. spent, numerous yards of concrete skateboarders in the world. 353-7716 Through biomythology, games, poured and dedicated volunteers For information contact Lynn van stories, and personal encounters, we will rolling out the last truckloads of sod, Deursen at 353-2522 or Kaslo is now home to a world class [email protected]. “HAND-CUT AND BATTERED explore our co-evolutionary journey with bacteria, viruses, prions and HALIBUT FISH AND CHIPS” parasites. We will look beyond the antibacteria and germ hysteria and see Salads, burgers, full dinners, specials how co–dependant we are on these tiny, — and don’t forget our kids menu! invisible, powerful beings. And around the campfire, late at night, we will tell germ and parasite horror stories. Full service While exploring the levels of the campground, moorage, fuel, Thank you motel and cabins, Valley Voice The only newspaper that RV carwash, tells us what is going on in and grocery store the Kaslo area. The only newspaper that gives us a chance to say what we think www.woodburyresort.com 353-7717 about it, free of charge, in or e-mail us: [email protected] Voices from the Valleys. Kaslo youth volunteered two hours of their time on a very hot day Saturday, June 2 to for a reservation today! Paid advertisement by Jane Lynch assist Kaslo RCMP with an ICBC public awareness safety roadcheck. The main focus of in support of the Valley Voice the roadblock was asking motorists to slow down and respect the speed limits in Kaslo. July 4, 2007 The Valley Voice LIVING 17 Get Outta Town! first long weekend now past, there the basin entrance and hiking over the after-effects of the activity along the you can park and look back at Sandon are more folks wanting to plan hard spring snowpack is a novelty on access road to the lookout. This and on up Carpenter Creek past Cody. daytrips to the meadows of Idaho a hot July afternoon. I headed up for cutblock is around 40 hectares I think, At this point I felt kinda tired because with Lookout. As a rule you can often get a look myself Sunday, June 24. with several seed blocks. of the heavy bike but it has real low Peter pretty far up the road on the east side Over the years a number of I drove up to Sandon about lunch gearing and the fat tires make it seem Roulston once the snow is gone from the west mineral claims in this area have been time with temperatures somewhat like a two-wheeled tractor. Just one aspects facing Slocan Lake and the logged out and this past winter saw cool and clouds with odd little vehicle overtook me and that was Looking in on main valley. Springer Creek Forest Products doing showers sprinkling the valley here Rob Farrell of WOC Cycle doing a For sure there’s still a great some blocks in the TFL license areas and there. After a short stop at the shuttle and guiding some riders down Idaho Lookout whack of snow remaining up in near Sandon, in particular part way Prospector’s Pick I unloaded my the Alamo network of trails and likely With the valley climate now well Wildgoose Basin, and the last two up the Idaho Lookout road from heavy but sturdy semi-freeride bike back to Three Forks. into summer mode, people are used kilometres of the access road remain Sandon. More harvesting is slated for and began the slow, deliberate low Deep snow halts any driving to admiring flowers, gardens, and all snowbound into July, however by near Cody and up Payne and Reco gear ride up Idaho road to see if it’s beyond the Alamo turnoff around the new green growth. With the July now the road is firm and dry up to mountains so I was curious to see the all messed up and to check the nine kilometres, so I rode and carried RDCK board, June 23: Moratorium on crown land approvals snowline. Sandon was pretty quiet the bike a bit further along the outside and I met no vehicles coming down. fringe of the road then dumped the by Jan McMurray to approve the application for water Hydro. It further states that the operation Work at the Wonderful Mine by bike and hiked several hundred Area H & Slocan service, pending signing of a contract of the Kootenay system was set up Klondike Silver seems to have kept metres on the solid snow into the •Staff was directed to request a between the Regional District of Central before the Canal Plant was built in the the road in nice shape up to two Waterhole picnic area and parking lot. moratorium on approvals for crown Kootenay and the Corporation of the 1970s. “There is no incremental up- kilometres where the narrower Bring spare dry socks and boots so land adjacent to Slocan and Summit Village of Kaslo, and to advise the stream impact on Kootenay Lake,” forestry road proceeds from. From you can plod through the snow up to Lakes for a period of two years to allow property owner accordingly. concludes the Deputy Minister. She this junction the right of way has been the upper lot where the trail is now for the development of an Official •The board received a response goes on to say that the Ministry of widened and opened to daylight with open and dry for this spectacular two Community Plan. from Wayne Stetski, Regional Manager, Community Services would be happy some new culverts and after a kilometre final trek to the lookout •Shemmaho Sioux was appointed Ministry of Environment, to a letter to discuss the possibility of the RDCK kilometre you pop out into the main building. to the Area H South Advisory Planning asking the Ministry to address the issue redirecting some portion of the Koo- clearcut. There are some hard ruts and The earliest flowers should be Commission for the term ending of illegal dumping of septic into lakes tenay Canal grant it receives to services dips that are gradually being packed just peeking out now and the bugs December 31, 2008. A letter of and streams, and asking for sani- that would benefit the Village of Kaslo. in as more folks venture up, and low will be up and about as well, so bring appreciation will be forwarded to dumping facilities at the Lost Ledge and •A grant-in-aid of $300 was clearance cars may struggle here. The cameras, field guides, protective resigning member, Bonnie Baker. Davis Creek provincial parks. Stetski approved for the Ainsworth sign is gone at the Queen Bess turnoff clothing for bug protection and some •$200 of Director Munro’s says that the Davis Creek campground Community Association. so pull left uphill at that fork, follow sun-stopping gear as the July sun on discretionary grant funding will go is currently being reviewed under the Area K a new steep spur road up to a landing reflective snow can really burn you towards gift certificates at Lemon Creek Ministry’s capital program and will •The following grants were on the left and soon the route returns out. In any given season the flower Lodge in recognition of the work of two consider the possibility of adding a sani- approved: Fauquier & District Golf to the forest and things get familiar shows are best leading up to and community members. Recipients are Jo station during the proposed recon- Course - $5,000 towards a new mower; again. following the August long weekend Brown, who took charge of all the struction. As for Lost Ledge, he says West Kootenay Herb Growers Co- Springer Creek will still be but it pays to make a few trips to the organizational work relating to the CBT there are limitations there that prevent operative - $500 towards a tour in co- coming back to remediate the road alpine to see the delights of the earlier community initiatives grant funding, adding a sani-station service at ordination with the Invasive Plants and do some grading as well as some and short-lived blossoms emerging and Derek Murphy, who recently reasonable cost. These limitations are committee; Nakusp Volunteer Fire improvements to signage, so I think from the snow and the later varieties stepped down as chair of the Slocan that the campground is quite small, very Brigade - $ 311.88 for smoke detectors the net result will be the same as it that will dominate if conditions aren’t Valley Economic Development close to the lake, and has no pressurized for distribution to people ouside of used to be with some big new views too dry. Commission. Director Bell from water system. Nakusp’s fire service area by the public and some overall improvements to Get informed about road Silverton is the new SVEDC chair. •The board received a response health nurse. the roadbase. Unfortunately though conditions and possible industrial use •$500 of the Village of Slocan’s from the Deputy Minister of Finance •Area K has begun a land use some trails dropping off the Queen of these routes and make sure your discretionary grant funding was in regards to the request that the planning review. The purpose of the Bess road took a hard hit. vehicle, bike or body are in shape to approved for the Loggers Sports event. Province recognize the Village of review is to replace Rural Land Use Around six kilometres up from get to these places. Area D & Kaslo Kaslo’s eligibility for BC Hydro grants- Bylaw 1248, 1997 with a new Official Sandon there were odd pockets of Peter Roulston owns the Bicycle •McDonald Creek Waterworks in-lieu, as the municipality is impacted Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. A snow but the road is really good as Hospital in New Denver and gets out Bylaw No. 1871, 2007 was amended by the Kootenay Canal facility. The questionnaire has been sent out to all ever up to the big switchback where for rides here and there. 358-2133. to include the property at 1206 Victoria response states that the pondage at the Area K landowners. The deadline to Ave., Kaslo within the McDonald Creek Kootenay Canal facility is created by send the completed survey back to the water service area. Staff was directed FortisBC’s Corra Linn Plant, not by BC RDCK board office is July 6. FOUR PILLARS OF BICYCLE SERVICE finally turned right on Highway 31. The oil till they’re golden brown. Sprinkle When you visit my place in regards to bicycle next 32 clicks were thick with multi- them with ‘kosher’ salt and voila. matters, you’ll see that I am... coloured wild flowers along the road. I Andrew keeps goats at home, and he PRACTICAL - in estimating how to fix or improve your bike and also saw a black bear bound across the gave me a jar of just-made goat cheese. give you helpful advice. road, and another cinnamon black Then he told me about the WINDSOR PRECISE - when undertaking repairs and upgrades grazing on the road shoulder. Finally I DOG – not really a hot dog, but a big POLITE - and able to understand what your needs are with possible with arrived at the Windsor Hotel. It is a hot chorizo sausage fried with onions suggestions of my own. Andrew lovely place built in 1892; one of those and nothing else except the sliced PUNCTUAL - returning calls, ordering stuff, doing repairs, making Rhodes stately old three-story buildings that baguette it comes in. I admit it. I ordered assessments - all done fast!! seem to welcome you when you first one of those too. I watched Andrew lay eyes on it. prepare the food. The guy is very PETER ROULSTON’S BICYCLE HOSPITAL Jessee, who, with his wife Andrea, comfortable in his kitchen and seems The wonderful owns the hotel, came out to welcome to be perpetually in a good mood. NEW DENVER • 358-2133 • Friday, Saturday 10:00 - 6:00 Windsor Hotel me and give me ‘the tour.’ The lobby, When the food was done I took it, and everything else is big on old-fash- with a bottle of beer, into the ‘restaurant- in Trout Lake ioned charm – totally unpretentious with bar’ area and sat down with Jessee to Hello out there all you food fans. a relaxing and friendly vibe. I loved it. eat. The burger was big, juicy and Eaten lately? Try it! You have nothing Finally Jessee took me to the preposterously delicious—and that’s a to lose but that hungry feeling. kitchen where Andrew, the head cook, fact. Then I tackled the Windsor Dog. Now and then while gratefully was waiting to entertain and feed me. Spicy and very satisfying. Thank you fulfilling my duties as your intrepid Andrew has been cooking profession- Andrew and Jessee. ‘food editor’ I have an exceptionally ally for eleven years. He worked at Go to the Windsor Hotel in Trout Great enjoyable experience that sticks with Halcyon Hot Springs for two years Lake for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Take me. Last Saturday I had one of those. I before migrating to the Windsor where me with you. There’s way more than have wanted for quite a long time to he appears to belong. He and Jessee get fabulous burgers. It’s simply wonderful. visit the Windsor Hotel in Trout Lake. along famously, and I spent quite a while It’s a feel-good place. I love the Windsor I’ve heard friends talk about it and ask in the kitchen shooting the breeze with Hotel. You will too! me why I haven’t been there yet. They the boys. “I’m a cook, not a chef,” says all rave about the Windsor Hotel. Many Andrew with a wry grin. I told him I’d Wilds of Canada Food of them are exclamatory about the food, heard good stuff about the burgers and especially the burgers AND the fries. fries. He assured me that the Windsor Cycle Sounds like my kind of place. Burger is a 50-year-old institution, and New Denver’s Original Bike Shop since 1993 Meanwhile, I think I actually once his version is the best so far. They have visited Trout Lake, but it was at least an event at the Windsor called a ‘Burger • Sales thirty years ago – and I’m just not sure, Down’ where ‘blind taste tests’ of ten but I AM sure that on Saturday I jumped burgers are done. The winner becomes • Service Go to the Windsor Hotel in Trout Lake for breakfast, in the company chariot with my map the official Windsor Burger. His version • Rentals and headed north, with the Windsor includes SEVEN OUNCES of the lunch or dinner. Take me with you. There’s way more Hotel as my destination. I was excited. finest beef, big slabs of bacon, and more. • All the Saturday was a beautiful sunny day. I He’s proud of it and immediately than fabulous burgers. It’s simply wonderful. It’s a feel- breezed up to Nakusp and headed up convinces me to try one. OK! Then he latest trail info Highway 23 towards Galena Bay. The tells me why his fries are so good. Start good place. I love the Windsor Hotel. You will too! mountain peaks across Arrow Lake with fresh cut spuds, blanch them in Look for the Pink Bike across from glimmered with snow. I stopped at a CLEAN HOT oil, take them out of the the school on highway 6 - Andrew Rhodes, Valley Voice Food Editor waterfall, passed Halfway River and oil and they’ll continue to cook from Open Tues - Sat 10 am to 5 pm Halcyon and Coyote hot springs and their own heat, and then back into the 358-7941 518 KELLIE, TROUT LAKE 369-2244 18 CLASSIFIED ADS The Valley Voice July 4, 2007 ANNOUNCEMENTS Crystal Volansky, Halcyon Hot Springs, NSS OPEN HOUSE - ART SALE. Watercolour FOUND Alexander, (250) 285 - 3611, Grads, Nancy Bone, Shannon Roberts, Nakusp paintings by Rick Foulger in New Denver July FOUND: EYEGLASSES at New Denver [email protected]. epicureselection.com/ Figure Skating Club, On The Marks, Horizon 2 4 - August 7. 1106 Kootenay St. Everyone May Days. Come and claim at Valley Voice Tammy_Alexander.aspx. WILL BE IN NEW Horizon, CIBC, Nakusp Springs, Karen Hamling, welcome. 358-7736. office, on New Denver’s main street across DENVER FROM JULY 16 - JULY 26. A.L. News, Pope & Talbot, Tracey Kew, Sheila HIDDEN GARDEN GALLERY NEWS - from laundromat. HELP WANTED Seaton, Jessica DeWolfe, Carrie-Ann Lillies, Myles and Chillia - photographs - July 4-9. HEALTH BARTENDERS, PIZZA DELIVERY Alyssa Clermont, Kristy Olson, Bonnie McGinnis, Opening July 6, 7-9. Toru Fujibayashi’s FULL SPECTRUM BODY WORK offers DRIVERS, SERVERS, breakfast cooks and D.J. Latham, Kody Marks, Arena Staff, Set-up sculptures, July 11-16. Opening July 13, 7-9. deep tissue and stress reduction treatments in the line cooks wanted at Silverton Lakeshore Inn. crew, Pat Dion, Chaperones, Parents, Matt McKee, FAMILY NATURE WEEKEND AT THE TIPI privacy of your own home. For additional info Apply in person. Lisa Struck. Special thanks to Mark Isaacs. CAMP. July 6, 7, 8 KOOTENAY LAKE B.C. Join and to book appointments please call 358-6808. LIVESTOCK If we have omitted anyone please accept our the Tipi Camp staff and guides for a unique learning HEALTHFUL ALTERNATIVES FOR BEAUTIFUL, 10-YEAR OLD BELGIAN apologies and our thanks for your support. and leisure weekend. This year’s theme: Exploring THE HOME CHEF. Provide a quick, easy and CROSS MARE with quality double harness. -Jackie, Judy, Marsha, Shirley the Microcosmos *Information: Peter Mcallister fun approach to contemporary cooking. Our Driving or riding. Very quiet, good for Mark and Dianne (Hoot-Owl) Perry are COMING EVENTS 250-353-2575 or [email protected]. Register blends of herbs & spices are free of MSG, beginner. $4,000. 250-367-7809. delighted to announce the marriage of their FRIDAY MARKET, downtown New toll free 1-866-800-2267, locally 250-227-9555, preservatives, artificial colours and anti-caking son Bryn to Julie Horton on June 9, 2007. e-mail: [email protected] or website Valley Voice Classifieds reach 7200 households Denver, happens every Friday 10 am to 2 pm. agents. For information contact: Tammy Email us —[email protected] for details Jody and Tana of Columbia Kayaking would like Local produce, flowers, herbs, artisans wares www.tipicamp.bc.ca. to thank the communities of Nakusp, Silverton and Kootenay mountain culture. Ph 358-7733. KASLO ARENA FUNDRAISER is coming SLOCAN VALLEY RECREATION SUMMER PROGRAMS and New Denver for your support of our Kayak [email protected]. up on September 15. Don’t miss it!! touring and rental business over the past 10 years. ELEMENTAL ART FOR YOUTH Ages 8 to 12- July 5th & 6th (Thurs./Fri.). Twig, water, BIBLIOBUS IS BACK on four wheels for 100-MILE POTLUCK AND 100-MILE For the summer 2007 season we are not offering sand, rock - create from the elements around you! With Evelyn Kirkaldy two seasons every second week of the month. MARKET. Saturday, August 18, Vallican Whole rentals or tours on Slocan or Arrow Lakes. We Check www.afkofrancophone.org or call Community Centre. Celebrate local abundance ELEMENTAL ART FOR TEEN/ADULTS - July 7th & 8th (Sat./Sun.). It’s low to no- continue to operate as Seaward Kayak dealers and Jocelyne 250-304-4558 or 352-3516. and sustainability! Everyone welcome. All impact art at its finest! With Evelyn Kirkaldy look forward to continuing our Kayak sales and YOGA AT THE DOMES - Monday, producers of goods (not just food) created within paddle sport equipment business in the Slocan and 100 miles of the Whole, this market’s about you. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS - Brent Kennedy School. July 9th to 12th with Gisele Arrow Lakes area. Please call 358-2211 or 1-888- Thursday and Saturday 9 to 10:30 am. All Chouinard. Ages 5 to 7 and Ages 8+ levels, all ages. Affordable. E-mail: [email protected]. Watch for 529-2510 for Kayak and equipment sales info. posters and articles. EDGEWOOD WELCOMES THE GYMNASTICS WITH RHONDA - Brent Kennedy School. August 13th to 16th. Pre- AUTOMOTIVE COLUMBIA RIVER BRIGADE, July 5. FOR RENT School to advanced! FREE: 1986 Audi Quatro, starts. 1985 Toyota A festival for the whole family starts at 12 noon TWO BEDROOM UNFURNISHED Tercel also starts $200. Call 358-7276. at the Cenotaph Community Park. Free live HOUSE for rent in New Denver starting KAYAKING CLASSES - Youth Week - July 16th to 20th, Women’s Week – July 16th to 2002 VW JETTA. 2.0 GL. Automatic. Dark theatre performance of the David Thompson September 1, $500/month. Additional upstairs 20th (afternoon). Family & Couples - Aug.18th/19th. Endless Adventures, Crescent Valley blue. Loaded. Sun roof. Heated seats. A/C, CD, bedroom loft. One block from the school and Heritage Stage Show at 7 pm at the Whatshan SUMMER SWIM LESSONS AT SLOCAN LAKE: Village of Slocan Beach. Lessons roof racks, power everything. No leather. 129,000 three blocks from the beach. Lake Retreat. Info: 269-0049 or 269-7246. from pre-school to teen. July 30th to August 10th. kms. An amazing buy! $13,000. 250-269-7422. SLOCAN LAKE DANCE CAMP, July 27 - [email protected]. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 30, New Denver. Latin, Ballroom, Western,Swing FOR SALE SIZZLING SUMMER SCIENCE CAMP - Ages 9 to 12 years. Aug. 20th to 24th. Crescent WANT TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS? Workshops and Dance every night! For Teens & FOR SALE: One year old Rotti (nice dog) 500.00; Valley Youth Centre. Community Futures offers business counselling Adults. Bursaries available for Teens. July 31, Large propane powered water pump 2000.00; RUSH HATS - For adults. With Sharon & Lynnda. Sunday, July 15th, Threads Guild Building, and start-up information. Appointments available Aug. 1 & 2, Tango Intensive. Watch for brochures Welder — Ranger 8 Complete 4000.00; Quad Perrys Siding. in Nakusp and New Denver. Contact Farhana at locally, www.dancingbeat.org or 358-2448. Trailer 2000.00; Heavy duty Utility trailer $1500.00; 265-3674 or email [email protected]. CAROL’S GARDEN CAFE in Edgewood Kenmore vac $125.00; Nearly new Vertical milling DYEING WITH INVASIVE PLANTS - With Tricia Rasku & Juliet Craig. Friday, July CARD OF THANKS hosts jazz / easy listening music July 6 by local machine Model 185v jih fong $5000.00; 25 hp 27th. Threads Guild, Perrys Siding. THANK YOU area musicians Larry Anderson on sax, Larry kohler engine n.i.b. CW new clutch 2000.00; 39 The Queen of the Arrow Lakes Committee would Lavan on piano, Eric Johnson on drums and foot x 13.6 wide houseboat steel pontoons / 8x15 14TH ANNUAL SLOCAN VALLEY POKER FLOAT - Sunday, August 12th. Join us for like to thank everyone that helped make our pageant Bonnie Hindley on vocals. ft. cabin / 140 merc inboard cw radio depth finder another pleasant valley Sunday! 9.8 yamaha 4 stroke $30000 obo (nearly new). a success again this year. School District #10, Gary Valley Voice Classifieds reach 7200 households PHONE 250 226-0008 Grout, Anne Miskulin, Kennedy Pazurik, Judges, Email us —[email protected] for details Phone 269-7416 Fauquier - Don Hallam. BUSINESS DIRECTORY RESTAURANT/WINE & BEER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

For all your INSURANCE Open Tuesday - Sunday HUB INTERNATIONAL needs 9 am - 4 pm Specialty Coffees, Teas, BARTON 265-3631 U-Brews and Kits for Home INSURANCE Main St. New Denver 358-2381 • Open Every Day BROKERS 1-800-665-6010 NAKUSP 265-4701 The Apple Tree • Zack Graphics & Inks • Sandwich Shop Printer Sales Discount Inkjet Cartridges RECREATION Soup, Sandwiches & Desserts Photo Papers Guaranteed Inkjet refills eBay Marketing Digitial Design Beside Slocan Park Service 358-2691 2976 Highway 6, Slocan Park Mon. - Fri. 7 A.M. - 4 P.M. 250-358-2111 • [email protected] Sat. 11 A.M. - 4 P.M. 612 Josephine St. • Box 292 • New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 Woodoven Winlaw Brew-Op Small Business Web Site Solutions! Pizzas & Much ICK S Wine & Beer Making Kits More ' Is your Web Site WORKING for you? N LACE to satisfy all budgets! For your Web Site Analysis, ENGINEERED WITH YOU IN MIND 226-7779 Take-Home Kits, or Brew it with Us! including expert advice on: Ph: 359-7111 Fax: 359-7587 Open Thurs-Sun P Open 11:00 to 6:00 Tues. to Sat. • Choosing Keywords www.playmorpower.com WINTER HOURS 5972 Cedar Creek Road, Winlaw • 226-7328 3:30-9:00 7 AM - 9 PM • Optimizing Content • Getting Your Pages Indexed! Lemon Creek Breakfast starts at 7:00 am • Link Building Techniques QUALITY PIZZA anytime! Lodge & Campground HEALTH Karin Wickens Playmor Junction Hwy 6 & 3A Year-round facility 265-4880 SEO Marketing Consultant 1043 Playmor Licensed Restaurant Air Conditioned Open Tues - Sun HandHand && SoulSoul HealingHealing CentreCentre (250)359-6712 (cell) 250-505-7810 12 Noon - 8 PM Smoking & Non-Smoking Chiropractor, Larry Zaleski, D.C. Email: [email protected]

1-877-970-8090 tfn 93-5th Ave. Nakusp Mondays & Fridays - Silverton Every other Wednesday in Winlaw or Nakusp LESTER KOENEMAN Counsellor/Healing Facilitator West Kootenay Phone 265-3128 or GROCERY • HEALTH FOOD Sue Mistretta, M.A., CCC. 24-hour Fax 265-4808 358-2177 Silverton & Winlaw Counselling Service •couples •addictions •stress Broadway St. Nakusp •youth •individual •depression Re-Awakening Andrea Wright New Denver, BC • Health Products Health Centre Registered Professional 358-7995 p&r archery • Books Counsellor RPC (c) [email protected] and Sport • Greeting Cards Archery Sales & Repairs Passmore 5146 Pedro Ck. Rd. Winlaw Ph/Fax: (250) 226-7499 320 BROADWAY ST. NAKUSP 265-3188 Chiropractor, • Mathews, Forge, P.S.E., Champion bows for sale Laboratory Ltd. • Excalibur Crossbows Accupuncture, Cranial- Water Testing • Flow Measurements Slocan Village Market CAEAL ce rtified to test drinking water Ann’s Natural Foods Sacral, Brain Gym, We’re in the Valley at: 1-250-226-7339 Groceries, fresh produce, fresh meat, Ann Bunka Jennifer & Tony Yeow [email protected]@netidea.com Agency Liquor, organic foods, Reiki, Aromassage, and in-store deli, in-store bakery. - 358-2552 - Reflexology. Open 7 days/week, 9 am - 7 pm www.jonesboysboats.com Slocan, BC • ph:355-2211 • fax: 355-2216 805 Kildare St., New Denver For info phone 226-7611 RECYCLING Ainsworth, British Columbia 4080 Hwy 31 N Call: 1-877-552-6287 Slocan Valley Co-op. Slocan Park Advertise in our business MOUNTAIN VALLEY STATION FOOD, HARDWARE, FEED, GAS PUMPS, (250) 353-2550 Fax (250) 353-2911 LIQUOR AGENCY, CANADA POST, LOTTO CENTRE directory!! BOTTLE DEPOT Your Local Grocer OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 AM-9 PM This space could be yours for only Slocan City • 355-2245 OWNED BY THE MEMBERS IT SERVES. NEW DENVER SILVERTON $10 (+GST) per issue Open MON - SAT 9-5 3024 HWY 6, PH: 226-7433 / FX: 226-7916 e-mail: [email protected] 358-2443 358-7292 Email us —[email protected] for details Your “Bottle Drive” Specialists HARBERCRAFT July 4, 2007 The Valley Voice CLASSIFIED ADS 19 NOTICES REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE WANTED house, cabin, mobile, detached apartment. ROGAN ELECTRIC Residential, FOR INFORMATION ON AA MEETINGS in New NEW DENVER. 2 OR 3 BEDROOM HOME. LOOKING FOR HOUSE & FARM with $450-$550 per month plus utilities. For August commercial, industrial wiring. Local Denver and adjacent towns, call Dave at 358-7265. 1920 sq ft on 2 levels. Large deck with glacier view, acreage or lakefront property on Slocan or Kootenay 1 or September 1. Call collect: 1-250-494-5179. references available. All work guaranteed. “We AA MEETING IN SLOCAN CITY. Wednesdays workshop and 6 lots (150' x 110'). Close to school. Lakes. Will pay cash. Phone Mountainside Property SERVICES get the job done.” 353-9638. at 6:30 pm at WE Graham Community Centre. Asking $249,000. Call Larry at 1-250-862-8100 Management at 250-574-7774. RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL WANTED PLUMBING Syber Realty Kelowna or [email protected]. RENTAL WANTED SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: “Serving the ANTIQUE FURNITURE, old cars, trucks, AQUALAB PLUMBING SERVICES. LAND FOR SALE: 30 acres in the Slocan Valley. LONG-TERM RENTAL SOUGHT IN Valley” 7 days/wk, 24-hr. All-Around Septic metal signs, coins, jewelry, hockey cards, Ticketed. Insured. Local. 229-4391 or toll-free For details please visit: www.bc4sale.ca, listing NAKUSP. Retired woman, quiet, responsible, Services, Don Brown (250) 354-3644, almost anything. Will buy complete estates. at 1-877-224-4391 or [email protected]. #23179 or e-mail: [email protected]. no smoking, no pets. One or two bedroom emergency 352-5676. Will pay cash. Moe: 250-574-7774. BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUTOMOTIVE • SMALL MOTORS • EXCAVATING • MACHINE SHOP Caribou Service 24 Hr Towing and Recovery (250) 265-3191 Auto Repairs & Tires Hiway 6 Service WEST KOOTENAY Auto Parts MACHINE SHOP 915 Front Street BCAA Towing Nelson, BC V1L 4C1 5549 Frontage Road (Railway Side Access) Burton, BC Nakusp 265-4644 General Machining Parts Repaired or Remanufactured Shop Phone/Fax 111 Mcdonald Drive, Nelson, BC 250-352-2123 ph 250-352-3191 SALES & SERVICE Dave Smith Owner/Machinist [email protected] • www.mainjet.ca 98 - 1st Street, Nakusp • 265-4911 OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK CHAINSAWS TRIMMERS • welding repairs • full service & repair • licenced technician • radiator Larry’s Auto NAKUSP GLASS • Stihl • Homelite repairs & service • mobile service • Husqvarna • Stihl • Toro available • fast, friendly service Truck Repairs 201 Broadway MOWERS • Husqvarna 265-3252 • Snapper SMALL ENGINES 24 HOUR TOWING 24 hour towing The clear choice for • Toro • Tecumseh 1007 HWY 23, NAKUSP BCAA, Slocan, BC all your glass needs! • Lawnboy • Briggs & Stratton PH: 265-4577 355-2632 CONSTRUCTION • HOME • GARDEN JEMS Propane Ltd. Installation and maintenance • Ready Mix Concrete • • Lock Blocks • Septic Tanks • QUEEN CITY RADIATOR • Drain Rock • NEW RADIATORS & GAS Certified Organic Bedding Plants • Road Crush • Sand & Gravel • .99 FOR ALL YOUR TANKS FROM $99 Selected Perennials • Dump Trucks • Excavator • 3 year warranty PROPANE NEEDS 9:00 - 5:00 DAILY, • Crusher • • Coloured Concrete • Sales • Installations • Repairs 359-7373 APRIL THROUGH JUNE • Site Preparation • call Jim Berrill Auto • Industrial 1-800-471-5630 Perry Siding • 355-2459 Box 1001, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R0 Your local bulk dealer & service centre 7231 Avis Rd. Ph. 265-4615 • 265-4328 (eves) (250) 359-5922 Nelson Phone 352-1838 Lower Arrow Contracting EQUIPMENT RENTAL REAL ESTATE • Residential & Commercial Construction PAULA CONRAD Property development, subdivision & services HOME: (250) 358-2707 COLES RENTALS For estimates or consultation call AERATOR & LAWN THATCHER, Bob or Kevin (250) 269-7497 PLATE TAMPERS, JUMPING JACKS, SELKIRK REALTY 265-3635 JACKHAMMERS, HAMMER DRILLS, E-mail: [email protected] HALL LUMBER CONCRETE MIXERS, CONCRETE SAWS, Website: www.royallepage.ca/selkirkrealty Kootenay Concrete Finishing & BUILDING SUPPLIES TILECUTTERS, BLOCKCUTTERS, SCAFFOLDING, FREE CONSULTATION ICF Building Products Open Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat FOR ALL YOUR CONCRETE NEEDS FLOOR SANDERS, FLOOR NAILERS, ROOFING "We provide Star Service" 10 am to 5 pm NAILERS, FRAMING NAILERS, GENERATORS, PHONE 250-269-0043 WATER PUMPS, COMPRESSORS, 1-888-289-4731 •driveways, garages, basements, Find us at 280 Lower Inonoaklin Rd. COMPUTER stamping & staining, Edgewood, BC PRESSURE WASHERS, ROTO TILLER, PROPERTY PIN LOCATOR, CHIPPER/SHREDDER, exposed aggregate, p almer - Repairs SOCKEYE SAWMILLS GAS POST HOLE DIGGER - Upgrades For all your painting needs interior decorative PHONE 358-2632 - Consulting SLOCAN, BC c omputer Serving the Arrow Lakes • Custom on-site milling 1-888-358-2632 Microsoft Certified Call • Timber/Lumber sales s ervices Systems Engineer & Slocan Valley • Cedar posts, fencing, decking Phone: 355-2235 NAKUSP • Untreated landscape ties [email protected] FLORIST MAINTENANCE 265-8175 Phone: 355-0024 • email: [email protected] Grey Barn Computers Free Written Quotations REAL ESTATE MEAT CUTTING Ron Nymeyer 265-3082 • cell: 265-1574 212 4th Ave NW Tammy Peitzsche “Your Valley Specialist” Legendary Meats Ltd. Nakusp Email: [email protected] - Honesty 250-265-2163 - Integrity - Customer Service Bulk - Beef, Pork, Buffalo [email protected] High Flow Deep Free Market Evaluation and Sausage Sales Extraction Cleaning [email protected] Service 365-9640 Custom Cutting & Sausage HAIR Repairs •Carpets •Upholstery •Cars Making, Curing & Smoking Upgrades •Motorhomes •Spring Cleaning of Bacons & Hams AVA’SAVA’S Sales •Furnace Vents •Mold Remediation BODYWORK Hair Studio •Flood Damage Winter Hours: Thursdays & Fridays Tuesday to Friday 10-4 8 am till 6 pm open late Thursdays Ambient Indoor Nakusp Massage Computer Ailing? Remediation Therapy Clinic Phone: 226-7803 358-7769 Serving all of your Registered Massage 2826 Hwy 6 • Slocan Park Far right entrance of the Wild Rose Restaurant in Rosebery indoor air quality needs. Therapist Call for your quote today! May Ann Waterfield RMT 226-7269 • 521-0075 LAUNDROMAT ACCOUNTANT Fix it! 265-4242 HANSON DECKING Mark Adams West Kootenay Dealer for Contact duradek Certified General Accountant North America’s premier waterproof vinyl flooring systems Beside Slocan Park Service P.O. Box 279 BUS. 250-358- Oldham’s Computer Services HONEST APPRAISAL, METICULOUS WORKMANSHIP SINCE 1983 New Denver, BC 2411 New Denver 358-2344 Garth Hanson 352-1814 Nelson 2976 Highway 6, Slocan Park V0G 1S0 20 CANADA DAY The Valley Voice July 4, 2007 West Kootenay Communities celebrate Canada Day 2007 with parades and fireworks!

Nakusp’s rising royalty show a little leg. From L to R: Queen of the Arrow Lakes 2006 Cassidy Wethal; Miss Halcyon Hot Springs 2007 Ruth Fulmore; Miss Kal Tire 2007 Jaimee Hamling; Princess 2007 Kyli Haugland; Queen of the Arrow Lakes 2007 Kristin Sokolowski; Princess 2007 Kaitlyn Devlin; Miss Rotary 2007 Laura Royko; Miss Royal Canadian Legion 2007 Jessica Harper; Princess 2006 Kaitlyn Reitmeier.

The first annual Nakusp Soap Box Derby was held June 30. Mayor Hamling helps Katelyn Horning with the microphone as she reads her award-winning essay on what makes Brisas del Palmar Canada great for the grades 4-7 category. Direct from Cuba! In Concert at the Silverton Hall Sat. July 21 7:30 pm Hot Cuban Rhythms & Romantic Cuban Ballads Advance $10.00 at Gaze n Chat, Silverton; Ann’s Natural Foods, New Denver; Eddy Music, Nelson. $15.00 at the door Musicians’ Workshop for Cuban guitar, bass, & percussion. Learn from the best in Cuba! 3:00 pm admission by donation. Info 250.442.3514 www.sonicbids.com/brisasdelpalmar

Mayor Karen Hamling and Queen of the Arrow Lakes 2007 Kristin Sokoloski Brian Magnusson was Silverton’s cut the Canada Day cake at the Nakusp community park. recipient of the Canada Youth Award.

UNRESERVED MOVING AUCTION Saturday, July 14, 10:00 am Eight miles south of Swan Sea Point #707 Swanshore Place (watch for signs)

SICAMOUS, BC PHOTO CREDIT GEORDIE RICE

UNRESERVED CLOSE OUT AUCTION Saturday, July 21, 10:00 am sharp BRUCE COCKBURN SOLO 5351 - 46th Ave. & 50th St. SE (Industrial Park) SALMON ARM, BC 10,000 Items including: Furnaces 5 • Windows • Doors • Electrical • Plumbing • Nails • Fans • Ranges • Bathrooms • Tubs • Light Fixtures • Counters • LBR • Copper • Galvanized Pipe • Water Heaters • Fire Places • Vanities • 14’ x 8’ Shed full • Mouldings • Sinks • Carpet Sale conducted by Harvey’s Auction Service For Information Phone: 250-376-7826 Slocan Lake RCMP Corporal Kerry Heidema and Constable Dale Sheets were Cell: 319-2101 in their red serge on Canada Day in Silverton.