August 16, 2006 The Valley Voice

Volume 15, Number 16 August 16, 2006 Delivered to every home between Edgewood, Kaslo & South Slocan. Published bi-weekly. “Your independently-owned regional community newspaper serving the Arrow Lakes, Slocan & North Kootenay Lake Valleys.” Trout Lake molybdenum mine hosts open house and mine tours by Jan McMurray Trower attended the August 7 event has applied for the effluent discharge The mine is now in high gear, the company and the project, to explain The MAX molybdenum mine near and said it was very good, especially permit, and invite public comment getting ready to go into production in how they intend to operate in the Trout Lake welcomed more than 60 the tour of the mine. He saw the tailing within 30 days of publishing the notice. the fall. About 30 people are working environment and clear up the members of the public on August 7 to pond, currently being constructed, and However, the Ministry of Environment there this summer building a camp for misinformation, and to attract people take a tour of the mine, ask questions was surprised to see how big it will be. does not have to make a decision the crews, pouring concrete for the who would like to work on the site. and partake in refreshments. “It was a He said the 7-ha (17.2-acre) pond is immediately after the 30-day period; she concentrator mill, building a rail system, Molybdenum currently trades in the good turnout,” said Scott Broughton, being constructed in a little wetland said there is no deadline for the decision. and building the facility for storing the US$25/lb range and is a key alloy in CEO and president of Roca Mines Inc. valley, where workers are clearing the She assured that the project is following tailings. Eichenberger said that the manufacture of stainless and “I’m thankful that people were prepared trees and removing the soil to get to due process and that the ministry will production can start without the effluent specialty steel, including pipelines and to come from outside Trout Lake on a bedrock. Then they will build two dams, receive input and comments from he discharge permit – they just cannot other energy-related steel infrastructure. long weekend,” he added. one at either end of the pond. He says public at any time. She also assured that discharge. Given the size of the tailings Public comments can be made by Broughton said that people came the holding capacity for the pond is there would be a comprehensive pond, she said it might be two years until contacting the Ministry of Environment from Lardeau Valley communities, 360,000 tonnes. “We were quite monitoring program by both the they would need to discharge. at 354-6362 or Kaslo and even as far away as Nelson, surprised. That’s a massive amount of company and the ministry once the Broughton says the company needs [email protected]; Roca and that some of these people were tailing contaminants, which will travel mine is in production. “Should there be to place 30-35 jobs in November or Mines Inc. at 604-684-2900 or unhappy that the company had not through a 1,000-metre-long pipe from evidence of any significant impact, we December, so is looking forward to [email protected]; Friends made efforts to communicate with the concentrator to the pond,” he said. have the authority to order the work to holding public meetings in of the Lardeau River at 250-366-4275 them. He says that the company has The tailings will settle in the pond, cease,” she said. neighbouring communities to present or [email protected]. always planned to hold public meetings and the water will be recycled a few in neighbouring communities, times up through the concentrator mill. particularly Nakusp, Revelstoke and It will be released from the pond during Kaslo, but since the project “has a very high water months, and diluted from small footprint and is exclusively related clean water flowing from nearby creeks. to Trout Lake, we opted to do Trout “They will be using Mother Nature to Lake first,” he said, adding that they dilute their dirty water,” he said. have been entirely focused on Trower says his group wants to development and construction to date. make sure that the clean water of Trout The Friends of the Lardeau River Lake is maintained to support the trout have expressed concern about the and “we think they should be using the company’s poor communication with best technology available, not the same communities downstream of the old outdated process. We’re concerned project, and about the long-term that after the mine is closed and long environmental effects of releasing mine gone, that tailing pond is going to be tailing contaminants into the wetland leaching into the waterways.” headwaters of Trout Lake. He gave the example of the Salmo The company, FortyTwo Metals watershed, where 42 mine tailing sites Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Roca have been identified from the late 1800s Mines Inc., applied for its effluent and early 1900s that are contaminating discharge permit from the Ministry of the Salmo River. “We can’t afford that Minister of State for Mines Bill Bennett and crew members at the portal of the molybdenum mine near Trout Lake. Environment in May. to happen to Trout Lake and Lardeau Kathy Eichenberger from the River because it’s the only place for the ministry’s Environmental Protection Gerrard Rainbow Trout to go,” he said. division, says staff in her office are now Roca President and CEO Scott reviewing the company’s application, Broughton says that this concern of the technical report and environmental Friends of the Lardeau is “entirely impact statement, as well as conducting misinformed” and that “they are a scientific review of the impacts of actively choosing to misinform the molybdenum on health and ecosystems. public about a well designed and She explained that the water resulting modern mining project that will protect from the MAX mining activity will be all fish life while also becoming an treated through a settling process in a important part of the local economy. settling pond, and will also be reclaimed “We have designed a project and and reused as part of the operation. She have been through the government said that some of the water will be permitting process. The federal discharged into a small creek, which is Department of Fisheries and many a tributary to Wilkie creek, and that the others have reviewed and commented concentration of molybdenum in Wilkie on our permit application. Mr. Trower Creek is expected to be undetectable seems to disregard all of that because the metals in the water will have engineering and senior government settled out in the settling pond. The review work and is emotionally lashing duration of the permit applied for is two out without thinking about the stringent years and four months. criteria that exists for mining projects. Harry Manx played a wonderful variety of string instruments on the Saturday of the 15th annual Kaslo Jazz Etc. Grant Trower, communication co- We have a great project that will have Festival on the August long weekend. More photos inside on page 9. ordinator for Friends of the Lardeau no impact on wildlife or aquatic life, but River, explained that his group’s main Mr. Trower has chosen to disregard that. concern is “keeping the pristine waters He wants us to ‘promote’ the installation of Trout Lake pristine because that’s of a water treatment facility because he what provides pure clean water for the has heard that one exists in another Gerrard River spawning channel. The region – it doesn’t make sense. I would cumulative effects of years of untreated have thought that the environmental mine tailings waste going into the community would have really gotten headwaters of Trout Lake is our main behind a project that didn’t need to concern.” promote a water treatment plant but that The Gerrard Rainbow Trout, the would meet its operating criteria for world’s largest race of rainbow trout, water quality to protect the spawn every spring where Trout Lake environment.” enters the Lardeau River, about 35 kms Eichenberger explained that the away from the MAX site. company is required to advertise that it Mousetrap roars through the mud at the Nakusp Mud Bogs on the August longweekend. Coverage on page 8. COUNTRY FURNITURE & HOME DECOR Looking for something out of the ordinary? Country Furniture & Home Decor, 115 Hall St. Nelson, Toll-Free 1-866-352-3665 2 NEWS The Valley Voice August 16, 2006 The future of Incomappleux’s ancient forest remains uncertain by Art Joyce Day long weekend as part of a VWS inoperable.” Any logging of the old forestry room this season. Sharon highlight the nearby inland temperate Imagine hiking into a ‘land that initiative to raise public awareness of growth forest, he warns, will open up Montgomery from the society says that rainforest, as it is the only one in the time forgot,’ where the still-living this special place. “In nearly 40 years the forest canopy, allowing more society members wanted to showcase world. The exhibit includes ‘dinosaurs’ are ancient groves of of working in forestry I’ve never seen winds and drying that will destroy the forestry from past to present, and to photographs, a map and a poster. western red cedar and hemlock. another old growth forest of this size, moist rainforest ecology. The Incommapleux River valley, with trees of this age, in southeastern VWS is currently working on a stretching roughly north-south from BC,” he says. proposal to have the Incomappleux the upper reaches of Arrow Lake near This globally unique valley is added to Glacier National Park, whose Beaton, is that land. Tree cores show part of a tree farm license held by boundary lies some 10-15 kilometres these giants as ranging in age from Pope & Talbot (TFL#23). Last fall a to the north of Battle Brook. Due to

PHOTO CREDIT: ART JOYCE ART CREDIT: PHOTO 400 to 1800 years. rockslide that damaged a bridge on jurisdiction issues, Parks Canada is Over the past four decades, about the logging road closed the area to unable to act unless the BC government three quarters of the valley – an area all motorized traffic, causing the is prepared to remove the Incomappleux roughly 35 square kilometres – has company to postpone its logging from its TFL. been logged, leaving about 1,000 plans. Damage to the support VWS is not the only group trying hectares of operable intact old- structure for the bridge will be costly to raise public awareness of the growth forest cradled by the to repair, making it potentially Incomappleux River Valley. Patrick confluence in the steep valleys of the unprofitable to log. According to Pyrz, owner of the Mountain Hostel, Battle Brook and Incomappleux woodlands manager Geoff Bekker, located about 23 kilometres up the Rivers. This moist terrain is a well- due to the current slump in timber logging road, also hopes to do just that. watered ecosystem known to prices, and uncertainty over the A world traveller and jack of all trades, biologists as the world’s only inland outcome of the softwood lumber Pyrz bought the property in a former temperate rainforest. dispute with the US, Pope & Talbot clearcut from friends in 2000 and spent Lichenologists have discovered are in no hurry to log the area. “We some three years in construction. Pyrz rare or endangered species of flora have agreed to put a large part of the says 90% of his guests have no idea the here, normally present only in coastal Battle Brook area into an Old Growth old growth is slated for logging. rainforest. One of these, a Management Area (OGMA),” says Children of his guests have written phosphorescent pale green moss Bekker. When asked if this includes letters to newspapers and even Premier called ‘Goblin’s Gold’ is found only only high elevation areas normally Campbell, asking that the forest be underneath fallen root stumps in very considered inoperable for logging, he protected. “You cut those trees down, moist areas. Spores of this ancient says low elevation areas on the east you use the value once,” says Pyrz. “But flora have been found in our oldest side of the river have been included. if you leave them, the value is used known fossils. Farther south in the However, according to Pettit, forever.” valley, in the Kelly Creek marshes, there are still substantial areas of talus The Nakusp and District Museum is found an endangered species slope and cliff face in the OGMA Society is also doing its bit to educate known as the ochroleucous shown on Pope & Talbot’s maps, people about the valley. Society The Valhalla Wilderness Society hosted a hiking tour into the Incomappleux bladderwort, a ‘carnivorous’ plant making the OGMA look far larger members added an exhibit about the River Valley on the long weekend to raise awareness about the area – the that catches small underwater insects than it actually is. Also, this OGMA Incomappleux into the museum’s world’s only inland temperate rainforest. in bladder-like traps on its leaves. omits substantial areas on the west Craig Pettit, a forester technician side of the river with old growth Most forest fires extinguished with the Valhalla Wilderness Society forest containing some trees up to 4m by Jan McMurray take whatever action becomes “outstanding job,” according to the in diameter and sensitive wetlands. (VWS), led a small party of hikers Fire activity has slowed right down appropriate. Steep terrain has made it Southeast Fire Centre’s Fire Information “Our position is, we want to see the into the Incomappleux over the BC with the recent rain and cooler impossible to completely contain this Officer Corwin Odland. “The people of whole area set aside and protected, temperatures. Almost all fires are now fire. Despite not being completely Trout Lake were wonderful – we SMOKEY CREEK SALVAGE not broken up into fragments. All we 24 HR TOWING contained and in the mop-up stage, and contained, this fire is not spreading and couldn’t have had better hosts,” he are talking about is 1000 hectares of New & Used Auto Parts, Back Hoe Work, almost all of the additional resources that is under control. It has burned 82 added. Certified Welding & Repairs, Vehicle Removal operable forst that has been left intact were imported to help in the Southeast hectares and was caused by lightning. Province-wide, there have been WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS afer 30 years of logging this valley. 359-7815 ; 1-877-376-6539 Fire Centre are now returning home. This fire is very visible from Revelstoke. 1859 fires this season, burning 120,675 The majority of this forest by Pope 3453 YEATMAN RD, SOUTH SLOCAN Fire camps are slowly being taken The camp at Trout Lake was set up hectares. The total cost of fire and Talbot’s own definition is down. The Forest Service would like on July 31 and housed 74 firefighters, suppression efforts so far is to thank the residents of Trout Lake, three officers and 12 support staff at its $94,935,738. A total of 1019 resources Meadow Creek and Creston for the peak. Crews were working on six fires have been deployed, including 54 hospitality extended to crews. from the camp. All these have been helicopters, 19 air tankers, 428 Forest Despite the change in the weather, downgraded to patrol status. A Service staff, 220 out-of-province the Southeast Fire Centre is still asking management team from Ontario ran resources and 371 other resources, everyone to be very cautious with any operations from the camp and did an including contractors. heat source in and around wild lands as wildfires can still start. Weather is forecasted to become hot and dry over the next two weeks in southern BC. To report a forest fire or smoke, call 1-800- 663-5555 or *5555 on a cellular phone. A one-hectare fire up Silverton Creek, caused by lightning, was discovered on August 6 and was contained, mopped up and on patrol status by August 10. As of August 14, crews were continuing to patrol the fire to make sure it was out. The fire on Goat Mountain near Denver was put out on August 3. The Davis Creek fire in the north Kootenay Lake area is also out and mopped up. Officials continue to monitor this one, which burned 258 hectares. The Fry Creek fire on the northeast side of Kootenay Lake, a four-hectare fire when it was discovered on August 5, grew to 77 hectares before it was put out. Rain on August 10 significantly cooled this fire and stopped its spread. The Fry Creek Canyon Trail was closed on August 5 because of the fire, but re- opened on August 11. This lightning- caused fire is 100% contained and ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY • ENERGY EFFICIENT 100% mopped up. Officials continue to The Red Mountain Internet Society was successful in its grant application for $20,000 SOUND PROOF • COST EFFICIENT • SOLID & SECURE monitor the fire to ensure that it is from the Columbia Basin Trust and is moving ahead with getting high-speed www.quadlock.com completely extinguished. internet service to Silverton and north Red Mountain Road. The three-hectare, lightning-caused A trench between the POP (point of presence) and the tower was dug on August 11. The next Mount Kaslo fire is 100% contained and day, society directors Larry Lavan and Ken Ormerod (shown here) laid the power cable and the pipe for the fibreoptic cable in the trench. The fibreoptic cable will be lit up on August 16. SILVERTON BUILDING SUPPLIES 100% mopped-up. Officials will 216 Lake Avenue, Silverton The next step for the society is to engage the services of an Internet Service continue to monitor the area. Provider, and then to install single point radios on clients’ properties. Society directors Phone: 358-2293 The Mount MacPherson fire near Toll-free: 1-800-332-0588 report that the service should have upload and download speeds that are higher than Revelstoke is 95% contained. Officials ADSL. Monthly pricing has also been finalized, as follows: business - $70/month; private [email protected] are monitoring this fire closely and will house (higher data rate) - $55/ month; private house (lower data rate) - $40/month. August 16, 2006 The Valley Voice NEWS 3 Summit Lake Ski Hill worth some investment by Jan McMurray Nakusp Hot Springs, but again this is a Edgewood, Burton, Nakusp and New brought home silver medals from the 175 volunteer hours per season ‘The little ski hill that could’ in very expensive proposition. “Increases Denver get three ski days every winter, team events at the Kootenay Zone organizing, maintaining and developing Summit Lake is still chugging along in insurance costs are the main and one hour of instruction on each of finals. the hill. There are five full-time after at least 40 years of operation, obstruction for some of these alternative the three days. The race program takes the most volunteers doing ski patrol and other thanks to the superhuman volunteer plans,” he said. The hill also has a race program, volunteer hours, with the 12 coaches day-to-day duties during the season. The effort of many, many people over the The School District No. 10 ski which attracted about 70 ski and clocking a total of about 1,140 hours in ski school involves three or four years. program saw 469 students on the hill snowboard racers last year. The Summit a season. The Summit Lake Ski Club’s volunteer helpers, who put in a total of However, the Summit Lake Ski last winter. Students from schools in Lake Nancy Greene racers, aged 6-12, 5-10 members put in a total of about about 150 hours in a season. Club is finding it more and more Halcyon Home renovations will create ten assisted living units difficult to cover the ever increasing by Jan McMurray home for many years and there are We would like to accommodate them private rental units.” costs of operating the ski hill. Insurance Renovations to create ten assisted currently four residents remaining in the if we’re allowed to do that. It will ASLCS also hopes to co-locate has jumped from $6,000 to $22,000; living units in Halcyon Home in Nakusp building. Although at first Interior probably be a case by case situation,” some of its other seniors’ services to the inspections have increased from $100 finally got underway on August 14. Health did not want to leave the he said. renovated building. “We’re hoping to to $900 per year; and the cost of training “Workers are on the site,” residents there during the renovations, Once the ten units are filled, Lewis move our seniors’ activity program and staff has gone up from $200 to $2,000 announced Marty Lewis, Arrow and they decided in the end to let them stay. said, “...the next most important concern Meals on Wheels distribution over, as per year. The hill hires three full-time Slocan Lakes Community Services The renovations are taking place in a would be that Arrow Lakes Hospital well as some of our children’s programs. employees from December to March. Administrator. “It’s very exciting – it’s wing separate from their living quarters. would be able to make use of the facility We envision a very rich and healthy Area K Director Paul Peterson been a long time coming. This more “It made sense to let them stay,” said for respite care and any other residential environment where everyone is having recently visited the Village councils of than $1 million project will create a Lewis. “Some have called it their home use they might have a need for. Beyond a lot of fun and getting the care they Nakusp, New Denver and Silverton, as community legacy – that building will for many years. The renovations should that, there is the possibility of having need,” said Lewis. well as Area H Director Don Munro, to be around for many years to come.” not have a negative impact. There will gather support for collecting $20,000 He reported that the project should be a bit of noise, but access to the in taxes every year for the ski hill from take about five months, and was hopeful construction site will be closed off for residents in the School District #10 that the assisted living facility would be safety reasons. It looks like a very well catchment area. All local governments ready to open in early to mid February. supervised project.” are supportive. Hil-Tech Contracting Ltd. out of He says that Interior Health will The ski club is very happy with

Trail is the project manager. Fairbank handle filling the ten assisted living NYMEYER GINA CREDIT: PHOTO Peterson’s initiative. Vice President Architects Ltd. is the architect and units, which will involve an assessment Doug McQuair explained that the club’s designer, and will also be involved from of the applicants to determine if assisted income consists of lift ticket sales, some start to finish, reported Lewis. “Fairbank living is appropriate for them. It is thus wage subsidies and grants. He says the will make sure everything is done still unknown whether the four people club has to rely on grants to meet its properly and as designed,” he said. will be able to stay in the renovated obligations. “Because getting grant The facility operated as a retirement facility. “Everybody wants them to stay. money is fairly unpredictable, we feel a guaranteed source of money through the Regional District would ensure a Steele victims to receive some restitution soon dependable budget,” he said. “This by Jan McMurray defrauding 229 people of would be guaranteed income that would It’s not much, but victims of approximately Cdn$10.3 million in be used to help cover insurance costs. Kevin J. Steele’s commodity pool an investment scam that swept Workers prepare to conduct renovations at Halcyon Home to build Although $20,000 does not quite cover scam can expect to receive a small through the New Denver area. ten assisted living units. the insurance, it would greatly help cheque by the end of the month. without overburdening the taxpayers.” Nakusp court administrator To give an idea of what this would Sandy Scott reports that the court has HOW TO MAKE SURE YOUR FULL HOUSE cost taxpayers – to raise $20,000 in tax received two payments, amounting to GETS A ROYAL FLUSH... money within School District #10 in $92,370. This is the Cdn$70,000 plus 2006, people would pay $4.20 on a US$20,000 that Steele delivered to property assessed at $100,000. If the his counsel after the scam had been Let’s keep Slocan Lake pristine! taxation is approved, people will begin exposed. As ordered by Judge Sperry paying in 2007. The taxation rate will during the June 19 sentencing in vary from year to year, based on Nakusp, Scott will distribute the Pin th assessments, but the $20,000 is fixed. money pro rata to the victims. She is messa “The cost of saving this ski area is says she will be sending out about ge to your so small compared to the benefit to kids 230 cheques, ranging in amount from fridge! within School District #10,” said $55 to $2,900. Peterson. “They get to learn another Attempts by the Valley Voice to discipline. If we take care of our track the $242,000 in Steele’s US SEPTIC SENSE children, perhaps they will take care of accounts at the time his assets were us later. This isn’t any different than frozen in May last year have been Your septic system works courtesy of millions of bacteria that break down futile to date. arenas or libraries – not everyone uses everything going into the system. Your job is to KEEP THESE CRITTERS ALIVE them but the community is enriched all Karen Johnston, communications the more by their existence.” director, Ministry of Public Safety by feeding them only easily digestible organic material! McQuair said the club is quite and Solicitor General, reported that reluctant to increase the price of lift the matter of Steele’s material assets, • DO NOT put down the drain: tickets, as it is committed to ensuring spoken of during the sentencing paints, solvents, thinners, nail polish, any toxic chemicals, cigarette butts, that the ski area stays affordable for hearing, had been turned over to the feminine hygiene products, newspaper, cat litter, disposable diapers, condoms, civil forfeiture unit of the ministry. families. A day pass for adults costs $20, facial tissue, paper towels, hair, metal, plastic, coffee grounds, tea leaves, compared to $44 at Whitewater in She said that further information may Nelson. Day passes for students cost be available in mid-September. eggshells, fat or grease, any kitchen waste. Steele was sentenced to six years $15 ($34 at Whitewater) and $14 for • Do not overuse disinfectants such as laundry bleach or toilet bowl cleaner. children ($28 at Whitewater). Season in prison after pleading guilty to passes are also available at very Other septic hints: reasonable prices. On average, the club sells 140 student and child season passes • Regulate the amount of water entering the system. Fix leaky faucets and running and 75 adult season passes per year. toilets. Spread laundry out over several days during the week. Establish a When asked if the last two seasons, which were short because of the water conservation strategy for the house. weather, affected the club, McQuair replied, “While the last few seasons • Do not let any vehicles, including snowmobiles, drive or park on any part of the have not been great money makers, it system. is the increases in costs that hinder the club, not the weather.” • Do not plant large trees or shrubs near the system – roots may affect the He says the club has looked at disposal field. expanding up the hill, but because the Emergen-C Forest Service will not give the club the 2/$1.49 • Do not water the grass over the leaching bed and ensure that all surface drainage timber rights, this would be too (eave troughs) is directed away from the leaching bed. expensive. 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An old trick in the Middle East human slavery. I could be beheaded for international supporters of the Afghan Strange encounters in the night that both sides use when they don’t writing that, Mr. Harris, the Valley Voice war are men who never had to serve in like the way things are going is to could be bombed and Canadians abroad the armed forces: George Bush, Tony I had a strange experience the other night. I had just pulled into my blow something up or kill somebody. attacked. For someone so obviously Blair and our Prime Minister. driveway, when a vehicle pulled in behind me. That’s not unusual. Lots of Attention is then focused on them, addicted to expressing his opinions, you I would like to challenge our Prime folks manage to pull into my yard, looking for the Rosebery Park Campground. promoting their ideology and aims. have remarkable tolerance for Minister, and both Bush and Blair, to So I get out of the car, and prepare to give directions. Israel is now dictating what it wants intolerance. put their money where their mouths are, Suddenly a voice rings out, “Are you Dan Nicholson?” I hesitate for a in Lebanon. It wants a nice buffer I agree that Bush is an evil man, whip themselves into shape, strap on moment or two, one never knows who might be asking this question, or why. zone and the UN to hold back the that the invasion of Iraq was crap and guns and uniforms, and go lead the Eventually I decide to admit it, after all, what’s the worst that this person is terrorists from attacking them. I that war crimes are being committed charge. Nothing stirs up troop morale going to do? “I am,” I reply. agree. There should be a buffer zone there. I shudder as deeply as you when like the leader actually leading the “The publisher of The Valley Voice?” but it should be in Israel. They are I see America ignoring the UN and the charge. “Yes,” I concede. the aggressor. Lebanon was once a Geneva convention. I never thought I’d The USSR spent 10 years in I’m a little concerned by this point, because I remember a similar peaceful country. live to see it. The US is, more than ever, Afghanistan and succeeded only in conversation from my student newspaper days that ended with me getting And what about the humanitarian a threat to peace and freedom in our laying the path for the Taliban. Others, beaten up. I resolve to run very fast if he asks me whether I’m the same guy crisis in the Westbank and Gaza? world. And so is Muslim through the centuries, have tried the that’s been writing those inflammatory opinions. Given what Israel is doing in fundamentalism. Islam is the fastest same, with similar results. To think a “I have something for you from Ken Lamb, in Nelson,” he continues. My Lebanon, what are they doing there? growing religion in the world; not few thousand Canadians, Australians, mind starts to race – ‘Who’s Ken Lamb? Do I owe him money? What might All the reporters and cameramen are because people are converting to it but British and others will have any more I have said to offend him?’ in Lebanon. With the economic because of their birthrate. The UN success is the logic of a fool. How many The stranger advances and hands me a brown paper bag. ‘Ah, the Black infrastructure destroyed, borders estimates that, by 2020, Muslims will more of our young people are going to Spot,’ I think to myself. “Thank you,” I mutter. Far be it from me to shoot the closed, food and water cut off, these the majority population in France, a die before we, and our politicians, do messenger. areas are concentration camps. This democracy. It’s time for westerners to something about this insanity? I turn to my house. is where the UN should be, take a peek at the Koran. Start with Sura Will Webster “Good night,” the stranger shouts. addressing the root of the problem. #4 Women. Kaslo I open the bag inside. No portent of disaster here. In fact, it’s a bottle of If they do not do so, entities like As for our troops in Afghanistan, rare old single malt, ten-year-old Glenmorangie, to be precise. My father’s Supports the Hezbollah will. they are not there to rape and torture. favourite, and certainly among my top three scotch whiskeys (at least at the By not taking decisive action and They are there because the Taliban, a troops but not time of writing). I’m not sure what I did to deserve the whiskey, but I must demanding an immediate ceasefire in regime out of the dark ages, was caution my readers not to emulate the example of Mr. Lamb. It only encourages the mission Lebanon – which means the carpooling with al-Quaida and the US me to keep publishing. Hong Kong and Dieppe have gone withdrawal of Israel and an end to has cut and run to the more glamorous Dan Nicholson, publisher down as two of the worst disasters in Hezbollah rocket attacks – this and oily Iraq. Canadian military history. They have conflict could escalate, leading to Speak out, Mr. Harris, by all means. and Gaza. Not wanting the elected been roundly and justly criticized by Supports another disastrous consequences. It was But also listen. Listen to history. It is so Hamas government to succeed, Israel many experts from numerous countries. mosquito vote started by a border incident and these easy for Canadians to say “It’s not our adopted repressive measures to can be manufactured easily. US Nowhere in that criticism, however, has Regarding the mosquito issue in fight, they never attacked us.” A ensure it didn’t. The Palestinians involvement may be seen as more anyone questioned the courage and Winlaw, I, for one, totally agree with common sentiment in 1939. “If we resisted. Most of the members of the American interference in Middle East dedication of the soldiers involved, nor, Anne D and Lorna B. don’t anger them, they won’t terrorize elected Palestinian government were affairs. Local solutions should be for that matter, the cause for which they I, too, enjoy gardening but it has us.” Mr. Harris, cartoons anger these imprisoned. Electrical facilities and used. The Arab League has fought. Therefore, I think it is entirely not been enjoyable for me most people. water works were destroyed, food volunteered – they have to live with possible to support our troops and what summers here in Winlaw. I purchased Michael Edwards shipments were cut off, and borders the wars. they are fighting for while at the same a mosquito suit this year (finally!) so Slocan were closed. The area was turned into Ed Zak time having grave misgivings about the with the total of my gas going to Slocan a prison. Some would call this ethnic Nakusp Harper’s support actual mission upon which they have Lake to cool off, since Winlaw Park was cleansing. Where was the world been sent. impassable, and my bug suit (not to community? USA and Muslim for Canada in My enthusiasm for the Afghanistan mention the bug repellent chemical Hezbollah was watching. Before Afghanistan mission was never anything other than spray), I estimate it cost me $100. I’d the Palestinian’s lands were seized in fundamentalism lukewarm and it’s been getting cooler rather pay that in taxes for the BTI 1948 to create the state of Israel they threaten world makes no sense by the day, and not just because of the program. were neighbours. Now the In the entire history of war there is recent casualties. No clear objective, no Let’s contact Don Munro and have Palestinians were being destroyed peace no evidence of it ever resulting in firm exit strategy, an increasingly vague another vote on this issue. and they were not allowed to own After enduring yet another droning achieving peace. notion about who the enemy actually is Jan Bryant weapons to defend themselves. lecture from Joel Harris, I would like to One example is World War II. In and little more from our political leaders Winlaw On July 12th Hezbollah captured point out a few things. The war on terror the aftermath of that war, and the except the same wooden headed two Israeli soldiers and made was a knee-jerk reaction to 911. But subsequent treaties, the world has had rhetoric about “staying the course” that UN should deal demands for a prisoner swap. Israel America’s knee actually began jerking to deal with constant conflict and we’ve become used to hearing from with humanitarian went amuck. On what was a border in 1979, when Iranian militants stormed turmoil in places like the former south of the border. incident, Israel began destroying their embassy, burned their flag, and Yugoslav Republic and the Middle East. It’s been almost five years since the crisis in Westbank Lebanon. They said Lebanon should took the staff hostage. There was a As I understand it, one of the definitions Taliban were supposedly overthrown, Prior to the capture of two Israeli control its terrorists. Can the US army popular joke at the time: “What’s three of insanity is, “expecting different never to be heard from again. Instead, soldiers by Hezbollah a humanitarian control Iraq’s? Can Russia control the feet tall and glows in the dark? Tehran results from the same old action.” it seems they’ve been getting stronger, crisis had developed in the Westbank terrorists in Chechnya? when Reagan takes office.” Yet our Prime Minister insists that assisted by tribal warlords whose only Ironically, it was Muslim the current war will lead to peace. This real interest is to protect the opium fundamentalism that gave rise to the leaves me personally, wondering about poppy trade. Explosives are dangerous LETTERS POLICY military neo-right which Mr. Harris so the PM’s sanity! Also, our PM insists to handle, hard to conceal and difficult The Valley Voice welcomes letters to the editor from our despises. They got rid of the Shah. After the Canadian people are behind the to transport. In spite of that, the Taliban readers. Please mark your letter “LETTER TO THE EDITOR.” 27 US-free years, is Iran any freer? Give operation in Afghanistan. From my seem to be able to move tons of them Include your address and daytime phone number. your head a shake. It is absurd to blame travels far and wide talking to people around the country almost at will. And those explosives have been killing Letters should be no longer than 500 words. Letters may be the US for murder, torture, and from every walk of life all over the repression which have been going on country, I have come to the exact Canadian soldiers. edited. Please email your letter if possible. in the Middle East since before America opposite conclusion. It seems to me that, in the tradition We will not knowingly publish any letter which is defamatory even existed. If the PM really believes the of Hong Kong and Dieppe, our troops or libelous. We will not publish anonymous letters, nor may you After 911, I began studying the Canadian people support this action, have, for primarily political reasons, been sent on yet another ill-conceived, use a pseudonym, except in extraordinary circumstances. Koran in an effort to understand Islam. then why doesn’t he just put the question In my opinion, the prophet Mohammed to us in the form of a plebiscite or poorly planned fool’s errand. Opinions expressed in published letters are those of the author has a skewed concept of God, is national election on the issue? John Banta and not necessarily those of The Valley Voice. history’s supreme sexist, and condones Further, it seems the three biggest Fauquier

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Publisher - DAN NICHOLSON • Editor - JAN MCMURRAY • Food Editor - ANDREW RHODES • Ad Rep - RON BURNS Published and printed in British Columbia, Canada The Valley Voice is distributed throughout the Slocan and Arrow Lake Valleys from South Slocan/Playmor Junction to Edgewood and Kaslo on Kootenay Lake. Circulation is 7,200 papers, providing the most complete news and advertising coverage of any single newspaper serving this area. SUBSCRIPTIONS: CANADA $55.12, USA $84.80, OVERSEAS $127.20. (Prices include GST) Canada Post Publications Mail Agreement #40021191 August 16, 2006 The Valley Voice SLOCAN VALLEY 5 Silverton gets grants for Memorial Hall and water study by Jan McMurray news – grants have been approved for The Village will receive $88,000 towards purchasing audio-visual the province will go towards a full study The Village of Silverton has the Memorial Hall project and for the from the provincial Olympic/ equipment for the Memorial Hall, as of Silverton’s water system, in order to recently received two pieces of good water study. Paralympic Live Sites program to go well as having some renovations identify and cost out the necessary done to the interior of the building. upgrades. The Village will contribute New Denver welcomes new cops The plan is to put in washrooms $5,000 towards the study. New Denver has recently bade Rennie, and now welcome in two new officer. where the bar and storage rooms are Mayor Everett says the recent water farewell to Constables Oster and constables and an auxiliary RCMP Constable Stephan Drouin comes now, and to move the bar and storage outage made the Village aware that the to us from Victoria, where he served areas down near the existing system needs a generator for back-up with the RCMP for three years. New washrooms. Air conditioning and fire power supply. Also, a secondary well Denver is his second posting. suppression equipment will also be for back-up water supply is needed, as Married with a two-year-old and an installed, the floor will be re-finished the Ministry of Health is discouraging 11-month-old, Drouin applied for the and the walls painted. surface water systems such as posting mostly for family reasons. “The The total cost of the project is Silverton’s existing Bartlett Creek back- lifestyle here is more conducive to $176,000. A $15,000 tourism grant will up system. Everett explained that during family life than the busy, fast-paced life also go towards the project, and the the water outage, the Village chose not I was used to in Victoria,” he said. Friends of the Memorial Hall Society to switch to Bartlett Creek because it Constable Dale Sheets was with the is looking into other grants. The Village would have meant a Boil Water RCMP in Keremeos for nine years will make up the shortfall if need be, Advisory and a total flushing of the before transferring to New Denver. He and can do so with cash and/or in kind water system, and they knew they could put in a request for the transfer two years contributions. get the water back online in just a few ago. “I’ve been waiting two years for A $15,000 water study grant from hours. this piece of heaven,” he said. “I prefer Constable Dale Sheets, Constable Stephan Drouin and Auxiliary Officer Glen small, rural areas.” Jorde have joined the Slocan Lake Detachment in New Denver. Before his Keremeos posting, Sheets spent four years on the RCMP Muscial Ride, travelling through Europe and North America. He is hoping to lead New Denver’s next parade on horseback. Auxiliary officer Glen Jorde has been with the RCMP for eight years, and a full-fledged auxiliary for two. He explained that auxiliaries are strictly volunteer and do not carry guns except under direction in extraordinary circumstances. He says auxiliaries are involved in community relations as well as law enforcement, adding that he will The Suzuki Valhalla Institute held its second annual music camp at Lucerne School in be put in charge of the local Speedwatch New Denver August 6-11. There were 70 students, aged 3-16, this year – up from 42 program. last year. Instruction focuses on violin, viola and cello. Here, violin/viola teacher Jorde will also help out in Kaslo and Theresa Plotnick gives a master class lesson to local violin student Danika Hammond. Nakusp if needed. Local kids learn about bears by Jan McMurray about 200 Dangerous Wildlife the two were given tickets, they Evelyn Kirkaldy, chair of Get Bear Protection Order warnings were issued complied. “There’s the proof that it Smart Society, Kootenay chapter, came and all but two people complied. When works,” she said. to New Denver to talk to the children’s gardening group, GRUBS, on August 12. Kirkaldy relayed lots of interesting information about bears, but her main message was that people must remove attractants from their property so that humans and bears can live in the same area harmoniously. “Provincial policy is to kill bears that are doing damage to people’s property because there are not enough conservation officers to relocate them. They also say relocation doesn’t work. It does work, but it doesn’t solve the big picture. If you relocate a bear, another will come if attractants aren’t removed,” she explained. She told the kids not to litter, as garbage is a major bear attractant. She also explained to parents that compost piles should not be a problem if they are done properly – the compost should After listening to some fascinating facts about bears, the kids drew bear paws with chalk on be aerated regularly, kitchen waste the concrete barriers down by the GRUBS garden in New Denver on Saturday, August 12. should be layered with garden waste, and there should be no animal products Come on out to whatsoever in the compost. A surprise for most was that bird the Rosebery Regatta feed is also a major attractant. Kirkaldy said that bears have such a keen sense LABOUR DAY MONDAY of smell that even PVC plastic has been known to attract them. She mentioned Sept. 4 – 11 am that bears really liked to eat Mountain Ash, garden vegetables, dandelions and in Rosebery Bay clover, as well as berries, of course. She said that black bears are about 70% BRING YOUR BOATS! herbivore and grizzlies are about 80- 90% herbivore, depending on where the bears live. After her presentation, while the ROSEBERY PARKLANDS kids were making bear masks and paw prints, Kirkaldy encouraged the adults DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY to phone the conservation officer service and insist that officers give Dangerous ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wildlife Protection Orders to people for Sunday, September 3, 2006 infractions. Under the order, people can 12:00 Noon be fined $345-$575 for attracting bears and other dangerous wildlife. She said 537 Rosebery Loop Road that on the Lower Mainland last year, (Leyland’s Blue Cabin on the Point) 6 SLOCAN VALLEY The Valley Voice August 16, 2006 14th Annual Hills Garlic Festival to run September 10, 2006 Mmmm – what’s that community project hosted by the local basketball and tennis courts and From small seeds come great needed venue for local farmers and intoxicating aroma in the air? It’s time volunteers of the Hills Recreation cross-country ski trails. The festival growth. What started as a gathering of artisans that attracts over 3000 people! for 14th Annual Hills Garlic Festival, Society. Funds raised are used for the is also a supporter of the Hills friends for a garlic-themed pot-luck Come join in the fun. Admission is only September 10th from 10 am – 4 pm maintenance and enhancement of community fire hall fund. supper in the park. has become a much- $2.00 (children 12 and under free). at Centennial Park in New Denver. More than 100 vendors will be selling organic garlic, garlic wreaths, and other organic produce, plants and plant products. The festival’s well known slogan, “where culture meets agriculture” is reflected in the wide array of quality crafts, toiletry products and herbal remedies available. Festival-goers will also be able to sample the usual variety of delicious food from vendors. Prizes will be awarded this year for the best garlic food, the heaviest garlic clove, best braid and best garlic-themed poem. A new prize will be awarded this year for the best booth. The Kootenay Grass Band will provide musical entertainment throughout the day with their lively fiddle tunes. Stilt-walker Angela Starfire Jones will keep the kids enthralled. Administrative Assistant Sarah Deakoff (at left) with the cast and crew of the feature production Homestay, co-directed by Josh Olson and Ian Barbour. Homestay is the second production this summer that has The Hills Garlic Festival is a travelled to New Denver to film at the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre. In July the French-language children’s television show La Quete featured the site in an episode that will air on TFO in early 2007. Left to right: Sarah Deakoff, Skeena Reece, Yasuki Mukai, Joshua Olson, Ian Barbour, Kyoko Manabe. Slocan Lake Dance Camp over for another year It’s all over but the blisters and dance camp in New Denver. Most mostly maintained and the feedback and the Slocan Valley Arts Council the five potential romances that were were there for more than two of the has been excellent. The wood floors Details of this any other dance kindled at this year’s Slocan Lake four days, attending up to three are swept, the bills paid and there’s opportunities in the Kootenays can be Dance Camp. Over 70 people, mostly workshops a day. About 16 teenagers even seed money for the next event. found at wwwdancingbeat.org. single, attended the ballroom/social attended the Latin and Swing Possibly a winter dance camp.” workshops held exclusively for them Proctor resident Flavia Elias said, at the Silverton Gallery. “We signed up for a lot but we were The Slocan Outdoor Market is Energy was high and the Bosun able to do it because it was well- continuing on Sundays at the old Hall was alive with music and dancing paced, with generous spaces to enjoy Elementary School on Harold St. from morning ’til night from July 28 to the beautiful area in between WOOD PRESERVERS LTD. 31. Local musicians Larry Lavan and workshops.” • Fruit & Veggies • Food Vendors BUYERS OF CEDAR Larry Anderson along with drummer Classes instructed by Simon Earl • Arts & Crafts & PINE POLES Eric from Creston configured of Nelson and Michael Wiebe of • Home Baking Mike Casey cell 344-8477 themselves as LA Latté for the waltz Calgary were well received, and the • Snacks Available and foxtrot evenings. exotic Argentine Tango class instructed Offering planning, management and sales for Woodlot Licences Dancers came from as far away as by Rainer Schroeder was a big hit. Featuring a “Live Stage” with and Private Land Owners. Victoria, Montana and Calgary to attend The Slocan Lake Dance Camp, performers from throughout the Simon Earl of Nelson instructs Flavia Elias Kootenays. P.O. Box 4, – with a good representation of West now in its second year was made Brisco, B.C. V0A 1B0 Kootenay folk. Many stayed at local possible by the assistance of the of Proctor in the intricacies of the Western Two-Step at a morning workshop at the Sundays from 10 to 3 pm campgrounds, with friends, or at Villa Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, Phone (250) 346-3315 Dome Quioxte. RDCK Area H Director Don Munro, Slocan Lake Dance Camp held in New Denver from July 28 to 31 this year. Vendors Wanted Fax (250) 346-3218 Coordinator Fran Wallis was Contact Ella @ 355-2592 or TOLL FREE 1-866-346-3315 pleased with the results. “Attendance Hidden Garden presents August shows [email protected] was up, the gender balance was Rachel Yoder, a Nelson artist who who often sculpts in snow and ice, will will exhibit at the Hidden Garden present works in materials that are less Gallery for the first time August 16 – ephemeral. Their opening gala, Friday, 21, says, “I paint during the winter and August 25, will feature the folk guitar Westbank First Nation build houses in the summer.” Her show, and vocal sounds of John Cresswell. Blocks and Bands, is a series of abstract Let’s support these visiting artists paintings in which she transforms layers by giving them a good old-fashioned of colour into “a unity of space, depth New Denver welcome. and meaning.” Rachel has exhibited at NOTICE OF PUBLIC the Nelson Art Walk, the All Seasons Café, Kootenai Moon and currently at the Dancing Bear. MEETING Opening reception Saturday, August 19, 7 – 9 pm. The treat of the evening will be Lorna Obermayr’s performance of The Book of Noah’s WFN Treaty Negotiations Wife, an original triumph of comic satire that has by now passed into local legend. Rabia and Carl Schlichting from and Self Government Winlaw are bringing us an intimate collaboration of works entitled, Between Rocks and a Soft Place from August 23 When: August 23rd 2006 – September 4. Rabia, who is showing for the second year, forms sculptures inspired by the mosaics of Gaudi and Between a Rock and a Soft Place, Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm her own inventive, spiritual eye. Carl, Rabia’s latest show at the HGG. Location: Knox Hall The McDades play Silverton hall Take a band from Edmonton festival and concert hall audiences 521 6th Avenue, New Denver consisting of two brothers and a sister across the country. who grew up playing music together, The McDades will be performing add to the mix two very eclectic at the Silverton Memorial Hall, You are cordially invited to attend a presentation by officials of musicians from Montreal, and you Saturday, September 9th, at 7:00 pm. the Westbank First Nation, including Chief Robert Louie and have a truly Canadian band, the Tickets are $15 and are available at McDades! the door and the following other members of council, to discuss Westbank’s ongoing One of the most innovative roots- businesses: in Nakusp, The General treaty negotiations with Canada and BC, as well as the based groups today, Alberta’s The Store and Treasure Trove; in New McDades blend Celtic, World and Denver, Ann’s Natural Foods and My Implementation of Self Government. Also in attendance will be Jazz in an explosive, inspired cocktail Aunt’s Place; in Silverton, Silverton representatives from the Federal and Provincial Governments. of original and traditional Building Supplies, Horsefeathers, instrumental and vocal music. Their and Gaze ’n Chat; in Kaslo, at Kaslo For more information please contact Charlotte Armstrong at unique balance of improvisation and Drugs and Cornucopia. Sponsored Phone (250) 769-2440 or email at [email protected] traditional fiddle music creates an by the Friends of Silverton Memorial exciting show witnessed by folk Hall. Info at 358-2852. August 16, 2006 The Valley Voice SLOCAN VALLEY 7 157 brave the Slocan River to participate in annual poker float 157 hardy folks braved the mighty Slocan River for the 12th running of the Slocan Valley Poker Float held Aug. 13th. It was cool sailing with a light tail wind allowing for a little quicker float this year. When all the cards were counted, here’s some of the victors from the day: Best Poker Hand - Elliott Gatenby drifted in with four twos. Well done Elliott. Best Float - The Pirates of the Slocan created by the Wilson clan, and expertly poled down the river we might add. Best Hat - Crabby Cakes created by Deb Peebles got the glory this year. Deb’s hat creations are always What could be better than floating down the Slocan River on a warm Sunday a special feature of the event. afternoon in August? Life doesn’t get any better than this, boys. Thanks to the many volunteers of the Rec’ing Crew who helped make this year’s float possible. Thanks to the Slocan Valley Arena Society for handling the concession and Jon and The Wilson clan’s “Pirates of the Slocan” won a prize for best float. Holly Burden for providing great music. This float was dedicated to Richard Meissenheimer, who will be missed at float’s end.

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Is there a better place to enjoy a picnic lunch than during the annual GREAT ESPRESSOS, TEA, FRESH BEANS, Slocan River Poker Float? We think not. Sinixt Nation hosts Froggy Fest FRUIT SMOOTHIES About 40 friends gathered with local band Wild Turkeys August 9th at The Sinixt Native Indian Nation Blend and the Shloocane Dub Roots Skycastle Lookout to celebrate the full moon and honour Jerry Garcia of the HAM ‘N EGGERS, MUFFINS, SNACKS, is hosting the first annual Children’s HiFi. Grateful Dead, who passed away this day in 1995. Festival for the Kootenays, at the Froggy Fest has a full day of The Wild Turkeys will celebrate their 10th annual Thanksgiving Potluck at LIGHT LUNCH SPECIALS Sinixt Barter Fair Grounds, 4120 children’s activities: Arts & Crafts Gray Creek Hall on October 7th and hopes to see you there. Come and shake OPEN 7 AM WEEKDAYS • 8 AM WEEKENDS Lower Passmore Road, Vallican. Teepee, Friendship Circle and your tailfeather and “Gobble till you wobble!” Saturday, August 19. Admission $15 Smudge, Sinixt Story Teepee, Quiet For more information about Skycastle Lookout, or to book a sightseeing trip, CALL AHEAD 355-2889 per person, $25 per family. Teepee, botany treks, music phone 250 355-2992 or email [email protected] or check out their Froggy Fest is named so building, theatre, and much more. website at www.skycaslelookout.com because it is within sight of Frog Free camping and Sunday morning Located on Arlington Mountain - one of the most pancake breakfast (by donation). This page of Slocan Valley News has been brought to you by Corner beside Mountain important geographical centres of The Sinixt Nation are the the civic-minded merchants of Arlington Corner in Slocan City! Valley Station the Sinixt People. Headlining original inhabitants of what is now Froggy Fest is Jack Grunsky, a called the Upper Columbia River three-time Juno Award-winning Drainage Basin. Mistakenly children’s musician. His charismatic declared extinct by the Canadian stage presence has been a children’s government in 1956 they are now Mountain Valley (and parent’s) favorite for many asking to have their aboriginal status years and we are pleased to have restored. The Sinixt prefer not to use Jack headlining our festival. the nomenclature ‘First Nation’ Also in performance is Bo & because of its hierarchical or Friends. Later in the evening is Big superior implication in regards to Station Children’s entertainment from Pure other peoples or nations. on “Arlington Corner” Slocan Lake in Slocan City Home Hardware 355-2245 • plumbing • pet supplies • electrical • automotive supplies SUMMER HOURS • gardening • fishing supplies • paint • housewares 8 am - 8 pm every day • Sirius Satellite Radio •Gas •Diesel •Auto Propane •Grocery/Convenience Store •ATM •Encorp Bottle Depot •Video & Game Rentals Paintball refill 15-pk. Golf Balls •Ace & Purolator Couriers station $17.99 Credit Express •Copy & Fax Carrying fresh bread from Fomi’s Bakery! The best little hardware store Bottle Depot in the Slocan Valley Monday-Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm Closed Sundays & Holidays

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Ricochet sits ready to enter the mud pits. This is as clean as she ever gets. Bad Dog starts her run at the annual Nakusp Mud Bog Races, held over the long weekend. Kelowna team wins Slo-Pitch tourney There were 21 teams at Nakusp’s from the First Team Gone got Best annual Slo-Pitch tournament. First Male Pitcher. Best Female Pitcher place went to Those Guys from went to the RMG Athletics pitcher. Kelowna, who won the final game The Seagulls from Calgary were against second-place team Creston named Most Sportsmanlike. Kokanees. In third was Dusk ’til Two Nakusp teams made it to the Dawn Gamecocks from Kelowna. playoffs on Monday – In the Parkers RMG Athletics from Castlegar took and First Team Gone. fourth place. Tournament MVP went to Larry from Creston Kokannes. Rick Weiss Carol’s Corner She Ain’t Pretty blasts through the mud at Nakusp’s annual Mud Bog races. Clearance Sale 2006 Build, Bail and Sail Contest results First place: Father and son team DRAGON. Dave Wight and Art Olson. Their Joe and Curtis Desrochers in CUJO. Third place: Uncle and nephew boat sank on the second run. 20% off Originally from Nakusp, they now team Pierre and Kevin Desrochers, Fifth place: Kevin Arbuckle from all summer There were 21 teams in Nakusp’s live in Fort McMurray. the GLAD BAG BOYS, now living Alberta and Darwin Frerichs from annual Slo-Pitch tournament on the Second place: Darin Garnett and in Fort McMurray. Saskatchewan in the TITANIC, wear weekend, and three of those were Roger Waterfield in FLYING Fourth place: NAKUSP SEALS which sunk on the first heat. local Nakusp teams. This batter is one of Nakusp’s Blue Ribbon Bandits.

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RESTAURANT Fully Champions of the 2006 Build, Bail & Sail race were father and son Joe and Curtis Desrochers in their watercraft Cujo. licensed and covered patio COLD BEER AND WINE TO GO 2006 Nakusp Sandcastle Contest Results Kids 7 to 12 Second: Mermaid of Nakusp – & Kylee Williamson, Ashley Grater RECOMMENDED BY THE WORLD-FAMOUS LONELY PLANET TRAVEL GUIDE First: Treasure Island – Shahram Sammie, Ashley, Stephanee, Emily, (visitors), Laura Killips (local) and Seby Kabir (visitors) Kiney, Rylee, Kate, Will, Bailey Honourable Mention: Squirt from Second: Stone Stronghold – Patrick (visitors) Finding Nemo (turtle) – Madison & Devin O’Brien (visitors) Family Bothner, Katie & Don Marlowe Third: Nakusp-a-lot – Mike Burnst First: The Man Eater - Spavor (visitors) and Hope & Kelti Gore (visitors?) family (local) People’s Choice Award: The Youth 13-18 Second: Saddleback Dribble – Man Eater by the Spavor family – First: The Castle – Grace deWit, Liz Rosie & Cindy Caron et al (visitors) Hailey, Avery, Ali, Julius, Diane, Jodi Latham, Brandi Witwicki (local) Third: Nakusp Hot Springs – Kelsie and Abby

Nakusp’s first annual sandcastle contest was a great success, with 19 entries. This sandcastle, created by Brandi Witwicki, Grace De Wit and Liz Latham, won first prize in the youth category. August 16, 2006 The Valley Voice KASLO JAZZFEST 9

Michael Franti and Spearhead ushered in the biggest Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival yet on the Friday night of the August long weekend. About 2,000 people attended Friday night, 1850 on Saturday and 1200 on Sunday.

Jude Nicholson-Chodat of New Denver dances on the beach at the 15th annual Kaslo Jazz Fest.

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(250) 352-2172 10 NAKUSP & THE ARROW LAKES The Valley Voice August 16, 2006 Horse riders will compete in Nakusp, August 19 & 20 by Jan McMurray August 19-20 at Nakusp Creek Racing Association (BCBRA) barrels for Junior and Open riders. There will club’s executive, says, “We realize not The Arrow Lakes Saddle Club is Quarter Horses. All horse lovers both days, Thread the Needle, Stakes, also be donated prizes for all riders everyone is into ‘chasing cans’ and hosting its annual gymkhana on should plan to attend – spectators are Old Reining Race, Two Barrel Cow regardless of placings. Winners of the would love to expand into all areas of welcome, admission is free and there Horse, Hour Glass, Speed Barrels, Pole BCBRA event will receive two horse equestrian interest.” The club hopes to will be a concession on site. To get Bending and Barrels. There will also blankets and vests. host a poker ride in September, with a there, turn onto Gensick Road at be a Parelli Natural Horsemanship The Arrow Lakes Saddle Club was cowboy supper at the end of the ride. Carson’s Corner and follow the road demonstration by Fawn Anderson on originally founded in the 1950s. Today, Other events in the planning stages are right to the end. The riding arena is Saturday. the club has about 50 members with a competitive trail ride, clinics in Parelli, to the right when you cross the old There will be cash prizes to fourth riders ranging from 7 years old to 29 barrel racing, general horsemanship, rail bed. place in each event, ribbons to sixth years old, and would like to attract more schooling shows and a “mock” horse Events will include BC Barrel place for Pee Wees and to fourth place people to join. Tammy O’Brien, on the show. Benefit dance for talented young Latin dancer by Art Joyce and her grace as a flamenco and salsa originated. A new technique has been coast weeklies and Spanish-language Carol’s Garden Cafe is hosting a dancer. She was diagnosed with the developed in Italy using one of the newspapers. The family will be leaving benefit dance in Edgewood for a 20- genetic blood disorder at the age of five. parents as a bone marrow donor. for Italy in late September in preparation year-old Vancouver dancer, Ja Pace, The disease is common among peoples Because Ja’s overall health is good, she for Ja’s treatment. Tucker O’Brien on his horse Leo who suffers from Beta Thalassemia from the Mediterranean Basin, South- has been accepted for the procedure. Janet Royko of Fauquier has been Cats Kid at the gymkhana in East Asia and equatorial Africa. The older she becomes, the more a friend of the family for a decade or Fauquier last month. Major. a potentially fatal blood disease. Born on Hornby Island, Ja is the Thalassemia is characterized by a damage blood transfusions and drug more and was the first to invite Pancho daughter of Francisco and Sally Pace, reduced production of hemoglobin, therapy will do, creating more and Sal to the Kootenays to perform. better known as Pancho and Sal. The with the defect affecting cells in the bone complications for a bone-marrow Carol hired the couple to perform at the couple’s stirring blend of Argentinian marrow. Hemoglobin is the vital oxygen transplant. cafe last September and was moved to folk, gypsy, and flamenco music with carrier in the blood and its impairment But the cost of hope isn’t cheap – organize a benefit for Ja this year. “I poetry are well known to west coast can lead to anemia and a greatly reduced the operation costs around $200,000. thought, my God, this could be MY audiences. Although the songs are sung life expectancy. However, the treatment is still daughter.” in Spanish, Sal’s harmonies and English The only known cure for the disease considered experimental and therefore The benefit dance will be held translations engage listeners in lively is a bone marrow transplant. This ineligible for coverage by the BC Saturday, September 2nd at the Arrow Lakes Saddle Club sing-alongs. procedure is only done in Canada with Medical Plan. To date nine patients have Edgewood Legion Hall, featuring blues Annual 2-Day Gymkhana Ja recently made the cover of a perfect match from a sibling. been treated successfully while another guitar slinger Quinn deCourcey, Unfortunately, neither of Ja’s siblings five have had no change in their Okanagan group the Lofi Cowboys, August 19 & 20 Vancouver Lifestyles magazine, featured both for her stunning physical beauty are a match for her. At present she is condition. Ja’s parents have been busily Tribal Funk of Salmon Arm, and of at Nakusp Creek Quarter being treated with monthly blood performing and leading the fundraising course Pancho and Sal. Doors open at Horses transfusions and a daily subcutaneous drive. Pancho says the fund has now 6 pm. There will be a silent auction as Start time: 10 am both days. drug infusion which controls the reached an amazing $135,000. “It’s the part of the fundraiser and Carol is BCBRA barrel race both potentially dangerous buildup of iron art of the heart,” says Pancho. “The seeking donations of cash or items for days at 1pm in the body. media and everybody have been auction. Parelli demo Saturday Ironically, the Pace family found wonderful, so generous.” The story has Meanwhile, be sure to check out during lunch break hope in the Mediterranean, the very been featured in The Province, the the reggae dance party with dj Farley Cash and donated prizes region of the world where the disease Vancouver Sun, and numerous west Curzonz at Carol’s Friday, August 18th. Spectators welcome (NO DOGS PLEASE) The featured menu will be Jamaican. Concession on site The following Friday the 25th will For entry info contact Tammy feature The Evans Sisters, a duo Reimer at 265-4624 or email becoming known for their folk, country, [email protected] and soft rock harmonies. Expect to hear Sally and Megan perform songs by the Ministry of Forests & Range Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Avril Lavigne, Patsy Cline, and more. Cover TIMBER SALE LICENCE A78933 charge is $5 for both events. The music Take notice that, pursuant to section 20 of the Forest Act, a Timber Sale licence is starts at 7 pm. being offered for sale by the BC Timber Sales Kootenay Business Area.. Nakusp Hot Closing Date/Location:August 17, 2006 at 11:00 AM. Applications will be accepted by the Timber Sale Manager, Kootenay Business Area, Springs re-opens 1907 Ridgewood Road, Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 by Jan McMurray The Nakusp Hot Springs re-opened Geographic Location: Mt. Young, located approximately 24 km West of the village of Edgewood on the West side of Arrow Lake in the Arrow on the Saturday of the long weekend, Boundary Forest District. after a seven-month closure for renovations. Estimated Volume: 44,294 cubic metres, more or less The facility now boasts a new state- Species / Volume: Lodgepole pine 31,320 m3 (71%), Spruce 10,699 m3 (24%), of-the art mechanical and filtration Balsam 1,676 m3 (4%), White pine 498 m3 (1%), Larch 43 m3, system, and a new ozone water system. Hemlock 35 m3, Cedar 23 m3, more or less Both pools have been completely The preceding volumes are estimates based on statistical samples. Bidders are strongly retiled, and the decks have been advised to conduct a thorough field review to verify estimates. resurfaced. “We have been counting down the License Term: 2 (two) years days until we could announce the Upset Stumpage Rate: $32.85 / cubic metre reopening of our hot springs,” said The Evans Sisters perform at Carol’s Garden Cafe in Edgewood on August 25. Expect to hear Mayor Karen Hamling. “Now, after The upset stumpage rate was determined in accordance with the Interior everything from the Beatles to Simon and Garfunkel, and from Avril Lavigne to Patsy Cline. Appraisal Manual and is applicable to all sawlog grades. many months, I can say - on behalf of the Village of Nakusp and the Hot Tenders will only be accepted from individuals or corporations registered as a BC Springs Advisory Committee - come Timber Sales Enterprise, Category 1, 2 or 3. join us! The Nakusp Hot Springs is open The successful applicant will be required to implement and conform to the Kootenay once again.” Business Area Environmental Management System. Global Gift Inspiring Arts Village of Nakusp Chief Comments: Harvesting method is clearcut with reserves utilizing ground-based Discoveries & Crafts Administrative Officer Bob Lafleur equipment. says the facility has been full to capacity every day since it re-opened. The This licence is subject to, among other things, new ‘Take or Pay’ Procedures for maximum capacity is 120 people. Waste Billings, new maximum term limits and extension fee and surrender For comfortable and unique accommodations He reminds that the bridge on the provisions. Applicants are advised to carefully consider the impact of these in downtown Nakusp, check out our walking trail to the source remains changes when formulating their bids. Further information on these changes Casa Mandala Guest House at www.casamandala.ca may be found in Advisory Bulletin 06/28/04. closed for safety reasons. 318 Broadway St. Nakusp, BC 265-3288 The facility was shut down by Please ensure that you check the expiry date of your BCTS Enterprise registration health officials on January 20 because before submitting a tender. You may check the status of your registration at the BC Nakusp Cleaning Systems of a lack of a filtration system and Timber Sales Website at: http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/bcts/ Carpet & Upholstelry Cleaning gutters. Fairbank Architects Ltd. was the In respect to this proposed timber sale licence, there is additional material which the All Floor Covering Installations project manager for the renovations. applicant must consider in their application. This material and application forms The Village is paying for the renovations may be obtained from the above BC Timber Sales Office, telephone (250) 825-1100 Nakusp Legion #20 by borrowing money from its own or the ministry web site at: http://www5.for.gov.bc.ca/notices/init.do Specify Timber reserve funds, which will be paid back Sale Licence A78933. Meat Draws every Saturday with hot springs revenue. All tender information provided for this timber sale is subject to change. Any changes will be posted on the above “.../notices/init.do” site before the closing date of the 4-6 pm Computer timber sale. It is the applicant’s responsibility to revisit this site to stay abreast of any changes that may affect their bid. If you would like to automatically receive a copy All members & guests welcome Problem? of any changes, please send your completed “Notification of Package Receipt” form theblindman.ca Call Ron at the Old Grey Barn to [email protected] All window coverings 265-6809 250-265-2163 August 16, 2006 The Valley Voice VISITOR INFORMATION 11 The CAMPGROUNDS • Kaslo Municipal Campground (250) 353-2662 [email protected] May 1-Sept 30. Serviced ($19) Unserviced sites ($14) 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! ValleyVoice 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 Now serves all residents of the RDCK’s Area D – launch, firewood, pets must be leashed. • Three Island Resort Campground (250) 265-3023 including the communities of Ainsworth Hot 65 sites, full/semi hook-ups, tenting, boat launch, paddle boats & canoes, pets welcome, children’s playground, Springs, Meadow Creek and Argenta with every firewood, fishing, hiking trail, confectionery, sani-station, showers, laundry facilities, large gazebo with BBQ pits. mailbox delivery. • Springer Creek RV Park & Campground (250) 355-2266 Open mid-May 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/ If you want to get your message out to the Information Booth. communities of the Arrow, Slocan and North • Nakusp Village Campground (250) 265-1061 Open May to October. 35 shady sites, hot showers, flush toilets, sani station, fire pits; close to sandy beach, Kootenay Lake Valleys, use The Valley Voice. tennis courts, play area, downtown shopping. Pets on leash, reservations. $18 per night, $21 full service. • Silverton Municipal Campground (250) 358-2472 Situated on Slocan Lake at Leadville & Turner Streets. Lakeshore and Creekside Tent and Trailer Sites. Fire pits GOLF COURSES and firewood. HOT SPRINGS •Nakusp Golf Club • Halcyon Hot Springs •(250) 265-3554 •1-888-689-4699 •Fax (250) 265-3887 Phone/Fax: (250) 265-4531 www.halcyon-hotsprings.com e-mail: [email protected] Halcyon Spa opens June 2005. 9-HOLE PUBLIC COURSE , RATES IN EFFECT 7 DAYS A WEEK Always fresh, natural, mineral hot springs with its own lakeshore comfortable chalets, cabins, full RV GREEN FEES: Adults $20.00/9-holes, $26.00/18-holes hook-ups, camping, Bistro-Restaurant, historical chapel, bodywork, horseback riding, tours and much Weekly Pass: $160.00 more... Have some happy Halcyon days!!! Big swimming pool now open! Juniors 13 & under: $10.00 / 9-holes, Senior rates - 10% off • Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort 1-800-668-1171 Golf lessons with Burt Drysdale, CPGA Pro, available. Experience our main Hot Springs pool in the crisp, clean air, explore the tranquil steam bath in the Hot Rental carts, clubs, pull carts. Driving Range available. Springs cave, take a plunge in our stream fed cold plunge. Savour the fabulous food in our Dining FULLY LICENSED EXCELLENT RESTAURANT Room and then enjoy the comfort of one of our 43 air-conditioned rooms. Walk-on tee times, no reservations required. Ladies’ nights Tuesdays 4:00 - 6:00 Guests welcome. ACCOMMODATIONS & RESTAURANTS Men’s nights Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00 Guests welcome. TOURNAMENT DATES: • William Hunter Cabins (250) 358-2844 www.williamhuntercabins.com • Nakusp Open, Sat. Aug. 20: All categories. Three hand-crafted log cabins in the heart of Silverton. Each cabin contains two self-contained suites 9:00 Shotgun. 18 holes. $50.00 non-member fee. with pine furniture. Views of the Valhallas, close to lake, beautiful gardens and wonderful berry 64 maximum players. Long drive competition picking. 303 Lake Ave. to follow. • Silverton Country Inn (250) 358-7929 Visit the world-famous Silverton Country Inn, located on Slocan Lake since 1897. Offering three lakeview patios, •Slocan Lake Golf Course, complimentary continental breakfast, a fully-licensed pub with eight beers on tap and New Denver Phone: (250) 358-2408 a gourmet dining room. We feature a Sunday eggs benny brunch, and a 2-for-1 Steak 9-HOLE GOLF COURSE , OPEN 7 AM TO DARK Dinner every Friday evening. Open 7 days a week. GREEN FEES: $16.00/9-holes, $25.00/18-holes, Ph: 1-800-661-8007 / (250) 265-3666 Fax: (250) 265-4799 Day Pass: $35.00, Weekly Rate: $160.00 • Selkirk Inn RENTALS: Clubs and Pull carts available. CAA & AAA approved 210-6th Ave. West, Nakusp, BC www.selkirkinn-nakusp.com email: Power cart: $15.00/9-holes $25.00/18-holes. All prices include tax [email protected] Located in the heart of Nakusp, we are close to the Nakusp Hot RESTAURANT: 8 AM TO 8 PM (LICENSED) Springs, Halcyon Hot Springs, the Nakusp Golf Course, and only a short walk from the 2006 TOURNAMENTS: shores of Upper Arrow Lake. All 39 deluxe rooms have a TV, phone and fridge. 30 units • Bushwackers, Sat. Sept. 9: $20.00/couple with air conditioning, some units with kitchenettes, wheelchair accessible unit available, • Club Closing, Sat. Sept. 24: $15.00. pets allowed in select units. ( * fee includes dinner) Looks like good golfing • Villa Dome Quixote: Award-winning Lodge & Cottages (250) 358-7242 weather! 602 6th Avenue New Denver www.domequixote.com • Valley View Golf Club The curved interior spaces, boutique decor & quality amenities of our dome facility offer a unique Winlaw phone: 226-7241; experience. Guests enjoy a large outdoor spa, sauna, guest kitchen & dome common-room. Charming toll-free: 1-877-324-GOLF new cottages & meeting dome available. Discover golfing at its finest at Valley • 19th Hole Restaurant Ph: (250) 358-7108 View. Licensed lounge & restaurant open Located at the Slocan Lake Golf Course. Enjoy good food and the best view in the valley. 7 days a week. Catering and dinner meetings available on request. Hours: 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days aweek. Licensed dining & daily specials. Everyone welcome. GREEN FEES: $18 / 9 holes, $25 / 18 holes RENTALS: Power and pull- O’Brien’s on the Lake, 1710 Hwy 6 Nakusp, cars available Ph: (250) 265-4575 www.obriens.kootenays.com Juniors’ Night Mondays at 4:00 • Seniors’ Morning Mondays • Mens’ Night Beautifully hand-crafted log cabins with a million-dollar view. Full kitchen and bath. Satellite TV. Private phone and Thursdays • Two-for-one golf Fridays after 2:00 pm plus WING NIGHT! barbecue on lake-view deck. All units non-smoking. No pets please. World class fishing, golfing, hiking and much, much more just minutes away. It’s so much more than a place to sleep. NOTICE TO VALLEY VISITORS: THINGS TO DO Stop in at The Valley Voice office in New Denver (across from Chiaroscuro Photographic Gallery Tel: (250) 358-2569 the Credit Union on Main St.) to pick up a copy of THE Patrizia Menton’s fine art photography includes black & white and colour, with particular focus on cibachrome. She SILVERY SLOCAN HERITAGE TOUR GUIDEBOOK, or a values traditional darkroom skills and two of her favourite themes have been the natural world and Italian architecture. SANDON PAYSTREAK newspaper, and maybe even some Visit her studio: 123 Reibin rd. Hills (north of New Denver) Open May till October helpful advice and handy tips about things to do in the area! BED & BREAKFASTS THE THIRD EDITION OF THE POPULAR • Mistaya Country Inn Ph/Fax (250) 358-7787 Silvery Slocan Heritage Tour Guidebook www.mistayaresort.com email: [email protected] A secluded lodge on 90 acres with five guestrooms, comfortable lounge with fireplace, beautiful IS NOW AVAILABLE AT: views, home cooking, outside firepits, walking trails, 10 km south of Silverton. Nakusp: Meritxell Books Visitor Info. Centre • Sweet Dreams Guesthouse & Licenced Dining Phone (250) 358-2415 Lardeau: Meadow Creek Store Fax 358-2556 www.newdenverbc.com / [email protected] Lardeau Valley Service B&B in historic building by the lake. Licenced dining & patio by reservation. Ethnic style meals. Kaslo: The S.S. Moyie Kaslo Drugs MUSEUMS Fern’s Flowers &... • Sandon Museum & Visitors' Centre (250) 358-7920 www.slocanlake.com/sandon Kootenay Lake: Open 10:00 to 5:00. Located 13 km east of New Denver on Hwy. 31A in historic silver mining ghost Woodbury Resort town. Collections of stunning photographs and fascinating artifacts including the famous "two story Kutenai Showcase mousetrap." Admission: 18 & over, $4.00 •12-17 yrs. $3.00 • Under 12, free. Ainsworth Hot Springs • Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre (250) 358-7288 Sandon: Sandon Museum The only historic site in Canada dedicated to telling the WWII internment story. Located in The Orchard in The Prospector’s Pick Silverton: Silverton Bigway New Denver, open 7-days-a-week 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Slocan Valley: Gaze ‘n Chat • Arrow Lakes Historical Society Ph/Fax: (250) 265-0110 265-3323 [email protected] Arica Gardens B&B New Denver: e-mail: [email protected] Location: 92B - 7th Avenue NW (BC Hydro building). Hours: Tuesday and Winlaw Mini-Mart New Denver Mall Thursday 10:00 - 3:00. Archives and publications. Best source for area history and family research. Lemon Creek Lodge The Valley Voice Slocan Valley Co-op Eldorado Market Doukhobor Discovery Centre Floyd’s Custom Furniture Silvery Slocan Museum (250) 365-6622 www. Doukhobor-Museum.org Nelson: Otter Books Mountainberry Foods Doukhobor Culture of BC 1908 to 1937. Over 1000 artifacts represent the arts and crafts, customs and religion of the Coles Books Nikkei Internment Doukhobors. Music, Films & Art Gallery. A.V. Gallery features documentaries, photo archive & new exhibits yearly. Visitor Information Centre Memorial Centre 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar – May-Sept 10-6 Daily • Silvery Slocan Museum (250) 358-2201 Makes a great gift! The old Bank of Montreal building at the foot of Main Street, restored to circa 1900. Open Monday to Friday in June. .95 7 days/week in July and August. Special tours welcome. Please call 358-2201, 358-2478 or 358-2656 for further Only $4 information. A MUST SEE MUSEUM WITH DAILY TREASURE HUNTS FOR CHILDREN! Hope we see you there. 12 KASLO & DISTRICT The Valley Voice August 16, 2006 Adopt-a-Block program gains solid support from Kaslo merchants by Jill Braley sidewalks in front of their the Village of its responsibility to time with the Society’s logging plans concerns. •Council received correspondence establishments, but also for keeping the manage airport operations in a manner in the Brooks Creek area. Another letter •Michael Proctor wrote to council from Mardi Grainger summarizing her curb tidy. Grainger polled 55 consistent with public safety, protection will be sent in support of the Society’s requesting a development variance Adopt-a-Block program. The program establishments in Kaslo about the of property and respect for the rights of application for a Probationary permit to increase the height of an involves businesses taking program and compiled the following hangar lessees. He says the Village must Community Forest Agreement with an accessory building from 14.76 feet to responsibility not only for sweeping the results: 80% positive, 10% discuss with fire crews how to prevent annual allowable cut of 25,000 cubic 23 feet to permit construction of a enthusiastically positive, 5% neutral, safety and security problems, and metres. garage/workshop. A notice will be sent 5% negative. Council referred the perhaps provide the helicopters with a •In response to a letter from Victoria to all affected property owners and results to the Public Works Committee designated paved space for their lawyer Mr. Schwartz outlining some tenants within close proximity. The for recommendation to council. operations. He asks that members of the concerns about the proposed BMX Public Works Department will also be •Council received an email from the club be invited to a meeting to discuss circuit near the skatepark, the Village reviewing the request and making Municipal Insurance Authority of BC this, or for the Village to provide a will advise him that any BMX comment to council. (MIABC) regarding the Kaslo River written response outlining its policy and development will follow the guidelines •Jill Braley wrote to council Trail and paintball area conflict. This plans to address the issue. The letter was of public process. requesting a larger bearproof bin for the was referred to the Administration and referred to the Administration and •A letter will be sent to Area D Logger Sports area. Council voted to Finance committee for Finance Committee, which will meet Director Andy Shadrack requesting move the bin to a more visible location recommendation to council. with Flying Club members and the council be kept informed of future in the same area to prevent dumping of CAO Rae Sawyer sought advice Ministry of Forests before making a developments with regard to Kootenay household garbage. Braley also asked from MIABC, explaining that the recommendation to council. Lake levels. The letter will also advise council to consider an additional paintball site had evolved over the years •Mayor Holland wrote to council that council is willing to attend a application of dust control on the Vimy Eric’s Meat on Village owned property, and that the with a concern regarding clay soil being meeting with all three levels of elected Park ring road during hot summer days, Market Kaslo Trailblazers had invested time back filled at the borrow pit location at officials and related agencies on this. for the benefit of campers at the and money in building a trail in the last the new skatepark site. The Ministry of •Councillor Rich Jones raised municipal campground. This was & Deli year that now goes through the paintball Environment and the Department of concerns about the Kaslo recycling referred to the Public Works Committee “ Serving Kaslo and Area since 1942” area. She says the Village needs to find Fisheries and Oceans will be requested depot, saying the cardboard and plastic for recommendation to council. • Many Imported Items a way to make the two uses to approve the skatepark borrow pit bins are in very bad shape. CAO Sawyer •Accounts payable of $80,011 were • Freezer Packs complementary and safe, or to upon final completion. will contact the RDCK with these approved. • Weekly In-Store Specials reconsider the location of the paintball •Council received a letter from the • Domestic Venison & Organic site or the trail. She asks if MIABC Kaslo Jazz Etc Society requesting the Beef Available knows of any similar situations in other closure of the boat launch area during • In-Store Deli Sandwiches To Go communities. subsequent festivals, for safety reasons. • Awesome Cheese Selection The closest example the insurance The request was approved. • Fresh & Smoked Sausage authority could come up with was a golf •The Ministry of Forests notified • Smoked Salmon course adjacent to a trail. In this council of Lofstedt Farm Forestry • Custom Cutting of Pork & Beef situation, the golf course posted a sign Society’s request to increase the size of KIMOLA RACHAEL CREDIT: PHOTO • Awesome Beef Jerky warning the public of flying golf balls. their woodlot south of Kaslo from 390 425 Front Street, Kaslo The signage also indicates that members hectares to 600 hectares. This was Ph/Fax: (250) 353-2436 of the public can take no legal action as referred to the Public Works Committee a result of being hit by a golf ball. for recommendation to council. •Don Scarlett of the Kaslo Flying •A letter will be sent to the Kaslo Club wrote to council regarding fire Community Forest Society advising season operations at Kaslo Airport. He that the Village has no concerns at this Kaslo royalty Josee Gagnon and Gabby Alpaugh rode in the Penticton Peach Fest parade on August 12. said that firefighting helicopters at the SS Moyie partners with The Land Conservancy airport have created unsafe conditions The SS Moyie is one lady who cy’s website, and in upcoming admission price reimbursed by TLC for fixed-wing aircraft, and reminded Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort just gets better with age. The editions of the TLC Members’ later. is currently seeking Kootenay Lake Historical Society Handbook. The new site designation The Land Conservancy is a non- applications for the following Thank you has partnered with The Land has the added benefits of promotion profit charitable land trust working departments: Conservancy of British Columbia through INTO, The International throughout British Columbia to protect Valley Voice (TLC) in an effort to increase National Trust Organization. This critical natural habitats as well as The only newspaper that • Dining Room awareness of the SS Moyie National will mean the SS Moyie National properties with historic, cultural, tells us what is going on in • Kitchen Historic Site across BC and Historic Site and the Village of Kaslo scientific or recreational value. Founded the Kaslo area. The only • Housekeeping worldwide. The society has entered will soon be marketed to over seven in 1997 and modeled after the National newspaper that gives us a an Associated Site Agreement with million National Trust organization Trust of Britain, TLC is a democratic We are a growing Tourism chance to say what we think the Conservancy and is celebrating members worldwide. organization that relies on a strong Leader looking for energetic about it, free of charge, in this by holding a reception and As an Associated Site, the SS membership and volunteer base to team players who have a Voices from the Valleys. luncheon Friday, September 22, at Moyie will remain under the ownership protect the properties under its care in positive attitude. An attractive Paid advertisement by Jane Lynch in support of the Valley Voice 12:30 pm. of the Village of Kaslo and under the perpetuity. wage and benefit package will The SS Moyie will now be operation of the Kootenay Lake For more information , please be offered to the successful promoted via brochures racked at Historical Society, but will offer free contact Mark MacKenzie, Site candidates. We have some KASLO MOHAWK other TLC sites throughout the admission to persons presenting a valid Manager of the SS Moyie at 250-353- great opportunities for students province, a listing on the Conservan- TLC membership card, with the 2525 or email [email protected]. and for people looking for long term consistent employment. Langham presents Tangible Histories: A Survey of BC Art History We are a four season The Langham Cultural Centre culture to the masses, making it Crawford will share some of destination Resort located 20 Open every day of Gallery in Kaslo presents Tangible accessible through the underlying these stories at the opening on August minutes south of Kaslo. the year! Histories: A Survey of BC Art History, human stories to which everyone can 18, and again on September 24, 2-4 an exhibition of works from the relate. pm. Please reply in confidence to • Fuel • Groceries • collection of guest curator Paul Megan Rokeby-Thomas phone • Soft Ice Cream • Crawford, August 18 to September 250-229-4212 or email 24. An opening will be held August [email protected] 353-2205 405-4th St. 18, 7-9 pm. Art historian and Grand Forks Art Gallery curator Paul Crawford has spent more than a decade travelling the globe, collecting over 1500 works • pottery of art and – most importantly – the • jewellery stories to go with them. Along the • metal work way, he has owned his own commercial art gallery in Victoria, • cards worked as a private art consultant for • chocolate both corporate and private clients, ...and much more toured and lectured about his collection around the province, and Open 7 days a week 408 Front St, Kaslo 353-2566 co-founded the Wells International One Minute Play Festival held each CORNUCOPIA summer in Wells, B.C. A tireless advocate for the arts, “The Natural Choice” Crawford sees himself as “a collector More than just a health food store of stories and personal histories. Each • groceries piece I have come to acquire and care • excellent selection of organic products for over the years has led me on a • fresh BC produce mission to connect the past with the • nutritional snacks & beverages present and ensure the continuance • supplements & toiletries of those relationships far into the 353-2594 future.” With this in mind, he has 422 Front St. Kaslo, BC made it his mission to take art and Paul Crawford’s exhibit,Tangible Histories: A Survey of BC Art History, opens August 18. August 16, 2006 The Valley Voice LIVING 13

Driving north from New Denver the perimeter of the headwaters of zone never produced any mining of trail info. Elevations here are right at Get Outta Town! or south from Nakusp gets you to Dennis Creek although the actual developments, there are a couple treeline with some rocky open ridges with Rosebery, and the road is on the south access is via the logging roads and open pits when some blasting and amongst the meadow bliss, so you’ll be side of the creek, the Wilson Creek skid trails of neighbouring Hicks trenching was attempted. Most most pleased with this hike, which I’d Peter forestry road. About three kilometres Creek. This seems to be fine grizzly digging has been by bears however, rate as moderately tough but very Roulston up this good road is the unsigned bear ground, and you can see the and holes are all over. Though we worthwhile. Hicks Creek road, which is the one various peeled-back balsam trees and looked around a lot, even the small Peter Roulston owns the Bicycle Dennis Creek you want, just past the new Dennis farther up the excavations in the open basins below the ridges we walked Hospital and has served the Arrow and Road. Hicks Road remains generally meadow areas. I honked my freon revealed no wandering bears so either Slocan Valleys since 1992. 358-2133. Meadows Rival level at first, and rounds a switchback hand-held boat horn a few times it was nap time for them or else that not far along. After passing Jeanette during the day, to keep any bears horn blast had been more annoying Wilds of Canada Idaho Lookout Road, Hicks Road begins to climb alert, and to make myself feel than I’d thought! In the 1980s when I worked for earnestly and soon you can look back important. It can be hard to really Dennis Creek now has some Cycle the Forest Service in Nakusp, our down into the main Slocan Valley far count on bear sprays to be effective, logging occurring in the lower reaches, New Denver’s Original Bike Shop since 1993 duties included the maintenance of below and behind. The road veers but I believe noise is a good defense. via the signed Dennis road, but timber the Idaho lookout and trail as well as back to the right farther up, where a At the small pass the glimpse of values are poor farther up the valley, and • Sales some of the other great features of branch road goes over to recent the large alpine basin is very I doubt that fresh logging could happen the Slocan Valley, including working logging across the way. gratifying and if you scramble up the much closer to here than it has for some • Service on the trail into Dennis Creek Hicks Creek is a steep and steep grassy slope to the left or right time. An adjacent area is slated for some • Rentals headwaters. I did the hike in last week heavily logged drainage, so enjoy the you can soon be right on the ridge harvesting in upper Hicks, but this will with a friend and wanted to share the view as you continue. Right before line and enjoy really grand simply allow roads to be fixed up a little. • All the idea of visiting there. This area has 13 kilometres from the highway look panoramas of the Goat Range, the Always drive up these roads in open flowered meadows and ridge for the branch road which also veers main valley, Kokanee Glacier off to anticipation of traffic, recreational or latest trail info walking comparable to Idaho to the right and then park at the wide the south and of course Idaho lookout industrial. Lookout, which is just a few spot only 100 metres in. From there and the general Sandon area. Flower Dennis Creek Trail is noted in Look for the Pink Bike across from kilometres south of here, and gets the road to the trailhead is brushy and displays here equal or exceed any several trail guides and books, and can the school on highway 6 fewer people and more bears. somewhat washed, so just walk the other meadows and the walking is be seen on maps of the area too. Valhalla Open Tues - Sat 10 am to 5 pm This hike is another one of these last kilometres to the trailhead. From easy and inviting. As always, the Pure in New Denver is a good source 358-7941 places that’s highly scenic, fairly well the small marshy landing the foot trail better the flowers, the worse the flies, mapped but quite poorly signed. So to the open ridge tops is easily so you could even save this for a many great Kootenay trails are like located, and about 50 metres up the lovely autumn ridge ramble around HOW FLOYD LOST THE TOUR this, being great if you know the way trail you finally come to a lovely sign Thanksgiving. Poor Floyd Landis claims his naturally high levels of testosterone caused or have a guide, but poorly identified announcing that this is indeed the We traversed across the steep the lab results that may disqualify him as winner of the Tour de France. I, or not too apparent at all. The driving Dennis Creek Trail. open slope to the far side of the basin too, possess huge reserves of testosterone – I’m talking HUGE – and can distance is not far, the road is pretty The trail leads up for maybe two to cover some new areas that I’d understand the fellow’s consternation. BUT, poor Floyd could have easily good, and the trail condition is well kilometres to a small pass, kind of a never reached when visiting with won the race cleanly if he’d only come by my shop for a proper tuneup and maintained. notch in the ridge that wraps around larger hiking groups. Although this seasonal checkover. Just ask Lance how much it helped him out, eh? Financial forum academic, sports or citizenship. the same $300/month, but into the loans PETER ROULSTON’S BICYCLE HOSPITAL Summer jobs - can add much- instead. You will have the loans cleared needed cash flow, but be careful of in a little less than four years – not the Municipally Licensed in New Denver encouraging work during the school ideal, certainly, but at least you have NEW DENVER • 358-2133 • Friday, Saturday 10:00 - 6:00 with Tim year. 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Education savings goals should be simply continue to pay the child the is back from vacation. His thought out as far in advance of needing same amount out of the family budget column will return next issue. the money as possible, even if that is that you were spending when they were (Really!) next month! Are you going to fund the at home. education fully, or only to the first Let’s say that an average teenager degree, diploma or certificate, or will costs $300/month to feed, clothe, drive Moving Sale you pay for an advanced designation around and entertain (yeah, right, $300/ as well? A degree in medicine, for month – those of you with older teens - Final Day - example, can set you back $150,000 please stop laughing out loud.) Okay, over the six- or seven-year program. Are Junior (or Jeanior) goes off to college Sunday, August 27 you prepared to pay the full ride? at a cost of $1,600/month for eight 10:00 - 3:00 Most parents take the approach that months for a total cost of $10,400 per they will help to get the boat launched, year. You continue to pay $300/month Swan House B&B but the child has to do most of the for the full 12 months for a contribution 714 Arthur Street, Slocan rowing. Some of the sources of funds of $3,600, reducing the need to raise that your child should take the lead on other capital to a more manageable are: $6,800. Everything Scholarships - these should be Let’s say $4,000 per year is sought out and applied for each year of accumulated in student loans (the other must Go! studies, not just the grade 12 year. Part $2,800 comes from work and of the student’s job should be to get scholarships), so over a three-year No reasonable applications out to grantors that support program the loan racks up $12,000. the student’s strengths, be they After graduation you continue to pay offer refused 14 CLASSIFIED ADS The Valley Voice August 16, 2006 ANNOUNCEMENTS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES SLOCAN CITY OUTDOOR preparatory session for people interested for farm-labour. 226-7100. Are you concerned about our WANT TO START YOUR OWN MARKET every Sunday 10 am - 3 pm in actively participating in New Denver’s NEW DENVER One bedroom cabin community’s housing needs and soaring BUSINESS? Community Futures offers starting June 25. Interested vendors call OCP review in the fall. Sponsored by near the lake. Washer/Dryer. N/S. housing costs? Ever had to wait a year to business counselling and start-up Ella at 355-2592 or Email Healthy Housing Society. References required. October 1st. 778- find affordable or appropriate rental information. Appointments available in [email protected]. HIDDEN GARDEN GALLERY - 322-7108 or 358-2816. accommodations in Silverton or New Nakusp and New Denver. Contact SOULGARDEN presents: Drop-in Rachel Yoder’s abstract paintings August FOR RENT: Bright, spacious apartment Denver? Then please take the time to fill Farhana at 265-3674 or email OPEN ART STUDIO: Adults (14+): July 16-21. Opening August 19 (7-9 pm) with with one-bedroom loft and large deck in out the Healthy Housing Society’s housing [email protected] 19-Sept 13th 7-9pm. ($9) Kids (2-13) Lorna’s reading of “Noah’s Wife.” Rabia Slocan Park. Partially furnished. F/S. needs survey included as an insert in the CARD OF THANKS Thurs Aug 17th, 10:30 am -noon ($6). and Carl “Between Rocks and a Soft $625/month, util. included. NS/NP. Single last issue of the Valley Voice and the 358 With the anniversary of the loss of Eugene CHAKRA’S: Expressive Arts Series: Mon Place” August 23-September 4. Opening occupant preferred. 226-7896. Exchange, or pick one up in Silverton: Huss come and gone, I have had time to (7-9:30pm ) $18 each. Explore ea. chakra August 25. Music in garden 7-9 pm. FOR SALE Gaze n Chat, Horsefeathers Gallery; New reflect on the past year. I am so thankful to w/ creative arts Aug 21 (THROAT), Aug IT’S GARLIC TIME AGAIN! Hills MOVING SALE Swan House B&B, Denver: Valley Voice, Ann’s Natural live in such a caring and helpful 28 (3RD EYE), etc. @ Hand & Soul Garlic Festival Sunday September 10th, 714 Arthur Street, Slocan. Garage sales Foods and My Aunt’s Place. community. I am sorry this letter is so late Healing Centre, 202 Lake Ave, Silverton. 10a.m.- 4p.m in New Denver at will be held on Sundays, August 6, 13, Or, if you prefer, we can e-mail the – it wasn’t because I didn’t appreciate all Contact Sue for registration, flyer mailing, Centennial Park. Garlic, Produce, Crafts, and 27 from 10 am to 3 pm and will feature survey to you as a Microsoft Word the help and caring words I received, it or more information at 358-2177 or Live entertainment by The Kootenay assorted house and yard equipment. New attachment. Contact [email protected] was just a really hard time – but I just [email protected]. Grass Company and stilt walker Angela items every week. Call 1-888-797-7926 and write “e-mail housing survey” in the wanted everyone to know how much I GALLERY ALFA GUILD – Arrow Sapphire Jones. CONTESTS: Heaviest for info. subject line. appreciated everything they have done for Lakes Fine Arts, presents our upcoming Garlic Clove, Largest Garlic bulb, Best 4 - 1990 VINTAGE ELECTRIC CLUB AUTOMOTIVE me then and over the past year. THANK show of the 2006 season, “Pinhole Garlic Poem, Best Garlic Braid & Best CAR GOLF CARTS. Batteries good for 1986 GMC PICK-UP. 3/4 ton, long box, YOU! Visuals,” Ger Cawdell, showing jointly Booth! Admission $2.00; children under 1-2 hours after charged. $400 each. Call four-speed standard. Asking $2000. 265- Nicole Hicks with “Memories of a Childhood in 12 free. Absolutely NO DOGS please. Burt at Nakusp Golf Club at 250-265- 0168. The Slocan Lake Dance Camp was a Nature,” Michael Easton. Show runs Aug WOVEN SILVER. Slocan Valley 4531. 35’ CLASS A EXECUTIVE MOTOR success once again thanks to the 9th through Aug 27th. View also our Threads Guild 25th Anniversary Show at RSF WOOD BURNING FURNACE, HOME rebuilt, 440 Dodge engine, generator, contribution of the Columbia Kootenay “Member Room.” Gallery open Wed thru Silverton Gallery. Opening August 20 at good condition, $500. Electric furnace, 25 3 solar panels, new carpet, very clean, car Cultural Alliance, Area H Director Don Sun: Noon-4PM, 619 Broadway Street, 7 pm to September 4. Friday-Sunday kw 85235 BTUH, excellent condition, dolly, very good condition, must be seen. Munro, the Slocan Valley Arts Council Nakusp. showings, noon to 4 pm. For further info, $800. Phone: 265-0145. Good gas mileage. 17’ LARSON BOAT & plus the hands on effort and cooperation DANCE FOR KIDS! Express, call Sharon at 226-7703. LARGE, PRIVATE ANTIQUE TRAILER, new top, flooring, carpet. Very of Terry Taylor, Patti Sebben, Al explore, create, perform at the new NAKUSP FALL FAIR, SALE. Fine quality furniture. High-end good condition. Kaslo. 353-7300. MacDonald, Hans & Flavia Elias, Josana dance schoolhouse in South Slocan. SEPTEMBER 16. Table reservations: to medium. Something for every room. GLENDALE 1988 MOTORHOME, Starbuck, Glenn Jordan, Susan Eyre, Carol Creative, modern, ballet, hip hop, funky 265-0075. Unusual items. Collectibles, China, excellent condition. Sterling series - Class Bell, Gretchen Perks, Heather Huether, jazz. Age 2-14. Register now. 359-2288. FOR RENT Glassware, Art. No taxes. Starts August C Ford Chassis. A/C, automatic, awning, Ann Bunka, Deanna, Stella, Larry Lavan, INTRODUCTION TO 3-BEDROOM TRIPLEX UNIT for 21 until September 4. 7983 Mon Amie 4 burner stove. Asking $12,000.00. 358- Lorie Langford and the Kootenay COMMUNITY PLANNING with rent. One mile from Nakusp, on acreage, Road, Lemon Creek, BC. 355-2317. 2750. DanceBeat Club. Carole Stark of the Chinook Institute, appliances, privacy. $600 per month. HEALTH 1983 T-BIRD Fair condition. Best offer. Fran Wallis Monday, August 21 at Hidden Garden Available September 1. 250-265-4914. FULL SPECTRUM BODY WORK 269-7221. COMING EVENTS Gallery in New Denver from 7-9 pm. Stark CABIN FOR RENT in Retallack. $280/ offers deep tissue and stress reduction 2001 DODGE DIESEL 1 TON, FD, C/ THE FRIDAY MARKET happens in has a lot of experience working with BC month. Available immediately. 250-364- treatments in the privacy of your own W 6’ sleeper, side tool boxes, engine brake, New Denver every Friday 10:00 am to communities and can share some of the 5677. home. For additional info and to book goose neck trailer 14000 lb. GVW, + 8’ x 2:00 pm. Local produce, flowers, herbs challenges and triumphs of other MODERN ONE-BEDROOM plus loft appointments please call 358-6808. 15’ camper. All $33,000. Negotiate and artisans wares. communities during their planning house in Passmore. Available October 1st. Personal Classified ads start at $8.00. Email separately. Ph 250-269-7416. [email protected] or 358-7733. processes. This should be a great NS. Pet OK. $550 per month; may trade us —[email protected] for details BUSINESS DIRECTORY RESTAURANT/WINE & BEER RECREATION The Apple Tree p&r archery ICK'S Sandwich Shop N LACE Soup, Sandwiches & Desserts and Sport Archery Sales & Repairs P Specialty Coffees, Teas, 358-2691 5146 Pedro Ck. Rd. Winlaw Ph/Fax: (250) 226-7499 SUMMER HOURS U-Brews and Kits for Home Mon. - Fri. 7 A.M. - 4 P.M. • Mathews, Forge, P.S.E., Champion bows for sale 6 AM - 10 PM • Open Every Day ENGINEERED WITH YOU IN MIND NAKUSP 265-4701 Winlaw Brew-Op • Excalibur Crossbows Breakfast starts at 6:00 am Ph: 359-7111 Fax: 359-7587 QUALITY PIZZA anytime! Wine & Beer Making Kits www.playmorpower.com to satisfy all budgets! 265-4880 Take-Home Kits, or Brew it with Us! Air Conditioned Open 11:00 to 6:00 Tues. to Sat. Open 7 days a week www.jonesboysboats.com Smoking & Non-Smoking 9 am - 4 pm 5972 Cedar Creek Road, Winlaw • 226-7328 Playmor Junction Hwy 6 & 3A 93-5th Ave. Nakusp Ainsworth, British Columbia Main St. New Denver 358-2381 1043 Playmor 4080 Hwy 31 N Call: 1-877-552-6287 (250) 353-2550 Fax (250) 353-2911 GROCERY • HEALTH FOOD LESTER KOENEMAN Phone 265-3128 or Slocan Valley Co-op. Slocan Park 24-hour Fax 265-4808 FOOD, HARDWARE, FEED, GAS PUMPS, Re-Awakening Broadway St. Nakusp HARBERCRAFT Health Centre LIQUOR AGENCY, CANADA POST, LOTTO CENTRE • Health Products OPEN 5 DAYS A WEEK! • Books OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 AM-9 PM WED - SUN • 5 - 9 PM OWNED BY THE MEMBERS IT SERVES. • Greeting Cards PATIO DINING 3024 HWY 6, PH: 226-7433 / FX: 226-7916 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES e-mail: [email protected] 320 BROADWAY ST. NAKUSP 265-3188 RESERVATIONS 358-7744 Rosebery Loop Road For all your Woodoven INSURANCE COMPUTER Pizzas & Much Your Local Grocer HUB INTERNATIONAL needs More BARTON 265-3631 - Repairs NEW DENVER SILVERTON Summer Hours: INSURANCE p almer - Upgrades 358-2443 358-7292 Wednesday thru BROKERS 1-800-665-6010 c omputer - Consulting Sunday Microsoft Certified 3:30 - 9:30 s ervices Systems Engineer Passmore Phone: 355-2235 • Zack Graphics & Inks • [email protected] Ann’s Natural Foods Laboratory Ltd. Printer Sales Discount Inkjet Cartridges Ann Bunka Water Testing • Flow Measurements Photo Papers Guaranteed Inkjet refills CAEAL ce rtified to test drinking water eBay Marketing Digitial Design - 358-2552 - Grey Barn Computers Beside Slocan Park Service We’re in the Valley at: 1-250-226-7339 250-358-2111 • [email protected] Jennifer & Tony Yeow [email protected]@netidea.com 612 Josephine St. • Box 292 • New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 805 Kildare St., New Denver 2976 Highway 6, Slocan Park Ron Nymeyer 212 4th Ave NW Nakusp MASSAGE FLORIST 250-265-2163 HEALTH [email protected] HandHand && SoulSoul HealingHealing CentreCentre Analisa Azzopardi, Nakusp Massage Service Chiropractor, Larry Zaleski, D.C. Naturopathic Therapy Clinic Repairs Tuesdays & Fridays - Silverton Doctorate Registered Massage Every other Wednesday in Winlaw or Nakusp 250-358-2562 Therapist Upgrades Counsellor/Healing Facilitator Sales Sue Mistretta, M.A., CCC. “Nature Cures.” May Ann Waterfield RMT -Plato 358-2177 Silverton & Winlaw 265-4242 August 16, 2006 The Valley Voice CLASSIFIED ADS 15 NATURAL HEALTH CARE Advice awesome program is for 2 1/2 - 5 year WANTED Harrop-Procter Community Forest gets long-term agreement on Nutritional, Botanical and Natural olds. Call 358-7218 (Valley Voice office) WANTED: 2nd HAND HOUSE/ submitted resulted in a 25-year agreement, Alternatives available this summer. Lisa to pre-register. Call now to ensure a space! CABIN. Around 400-500 sq ft on main The Province has offered the allowing us to explore more economic Ann Azzopardi, Naturopathic Doctorate First come, first served. floor. To move to new site. Within 30 km Harrop-Procter Community Co- opportunities and to create as much local (250) 358-2562 for appointments. REAL ESTATE of New Denver and north of Silverton operative a 25-year forest licence. “This employment as possible.” COYOTE SPRINGS - So long thy 2 x 5.4 ACRES, 200-year forest near Bridge. Phone 403-627-3476. long-term agreement will allow Harrop- power hath blest me, sure it still will lead Silverton, good access, warm micro- WANTING TO BUY 4 to 40 acres in Procter to continue building on its vision me on. Margaret Ann Simon, Specialized climate, new gravity water/6-bedroom the Slocan, Winlaw, Silverton area with 2 for a strong, vibrant forest economy,” Kinesiologist. Powerful people, powerful septic systems, very private, view to 3 bedroom home. Looking to buy said Forests and Range Minister Rich healing. Give yourself permission to heal. Valhallas, $155,000 (ph/elec). $170,000 privately with owner to carry. Call Karlie Coleman. “This government is com- Medicine Waters Healing Centre. (driveway, cabin, two sides Crown land). Yanke 250-226-7701 or Kim Yanke 780- mitted to more community involvement Integrated Wholisitic BodyWorks. (250) 358-2364, 493-8034. 352-3879. in managing local forest resources.” Lodging Available. 250-265-2155 By www.kootenayvirtualtours.com, #122. HOME WANTED: Hard working The Harrop-Procter community Appt. FOR SALE BY OWNER: Great family locally employed family with well forest covers about 10,900 hectares of HELP WANTED home. 10 years old. 6 bedrooms. Corner behaved children, bear-chasing dogs and public land near the communities of LIVE-IN OR FULL-TIME SUPPORT lot. Close to schools in Nakusp. Alarm mouse-eating cats need long-term housing Harrop and Procter east of Nelson. The PERSON sought for mom and very bright system, F/S, some curtains, fenced yard. anywhere from Hills to Enterprise. Have Harrop-Procter Co-op works with local toddler (2.5) in Silverton. Duties varied, Call Shirley to view. 250-265-3842 or excellent references. Lease, rent to own, sawmill owners and remanufacturing cleaning, household chores, exp. with email: [email protected]. businesses to produce rough-cut lumber please call 358-7913. Friday, August 18 toddlers a necessity, foreign language a HOUSE, SHOP AND 13 ACRES 6.5 RENTAL HOME NEEDED and home finishing materials, which plus, rent and pay negotiable. 250-358- Reggae Dance Party miles south of Silverton, $375,000. Phone DESPERATELY Young family needs a support local manufacturing jobs. with Farley Curzonz 2562. Howard 358-2668. place to rent in the New Denver/Silverton “When we began this adventure Jamaican Soul Food LOST SERVICES area immediately. Please call 358-7296 if with a five-year pilot project, we were 5-8 pm LOST STREET BANNER. Anyone COMPUTER TUTORING AND you can help. hopeful we could acquire a longer-term Friday, August 25 who might have picked up a fallen street CONSULTING; graphic design; agreement,” said David Johnson, chair The Evans Sisters banner, please bring it to the Village of business services; writing & editing. of the Harrop-Procter Community Co- Folk • Soft Rock • Country New Denver office. Mainline Graphics and Communications HAIR operative. “We are very pleased that the Indian Dinner 5-8 pm NOTICES 358-7704 [email protected]. Province’s confidence in our Edgewood • 269-7494 FOR INFORMATION ON AA RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL organization’s performance and in the July hours: Wed-Fri 10 am-2 pm, 5-8 pm Eclectic Styles Sat & Sun 10 am - 8 pm MEETINGS in New Denver and SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: “Serving community of Harrop-Procter has adjacent towns, call Dave at 358-7265. the Valley” 7 days/wk, 24-hr. All-Around cuts, colours, perms, extensions & more INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW Septic Services, Don Brown (250) 354- for the whole family. WINLAW PARK BOARDWALK TO “MEDITATE EFFECTIVELY”? 3644, emergency 352-5676. Kele’e Curry - 226-7788 #3-5729 Highway 6, Winlaw, BC Look before you leap. Check out these ROGAN ELECTRIC Residential, REPLACEMENT websites- http://home.comcast.net/ commercial, industrial wiring. Local Tenders are requested for replacement of ~dkmuir/index.html; http:// AVA’SAVA’S references available. All work guaranteed. Hair Studio approximately 100 meters of elevated boardwalk in members.shaw.ca/darkthirty/; http:// “We get the job done.” 353-9638. Hair Studio Tuesday to Friday 10-4 Winlaw Regional Park. Project is to be completed plumtree444.livejournal.com/; http:// MAINTENANCE MYLES - offering open late Thursdays www.rickross.com/reference/rc/rc1.html; maintenance services in the 358 exchange 358-7769 in 2006. 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Nakusp 265-4644 355-2632 Your “Bottle Drive” Specialists 1-888-358-2632 16 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice August 16, 2006 New Denver council, August 8: C4 zone made official by Leah Main ordered the cutting and topping, and meeting will be held, once a date is council approved a motion to send uranium mining permits until the study •The regular council meeting was now understands that he did not have determined when all involved parties letters to the Inspector of Mines, the has been completed and the report of preceded by a public hearing, for the authority to do this for trees on can attend. Premier, the Minister of Mines, and the Royal Commission has been made purpose of allowing New Denver Village property. A verbal agreement •Final approval was given to the other agencies, opposing issuance of public. residents a final opportunity to was reached that says the parties who letter of consent for RDCK Bylaw question or comment on the Official authorized the cutting will be wholly 1829/06 (Summit Lake Ski Area Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning responsible to pay the cutting costs; Financial Contribution). This means Bylaw amendments to establish a C4 to hire a certified arborist to that New Denver supports the idea (Residential/Commercial) Zone for determine the health and viability of of the RDCK collecting taxes up to short-term tourism rental housing. the topped trees; and, if any further $20,000 annually from the Villages Written submissions already received pruning or any replanting must be of Nakusp, New Denver and were listed, and those present (eight done, to pay these costs. Council Silverton, Electoral Area K and a people) asked a few clarification approved this, and authorized staff to portion of Electoral Area H, to go questions. All the input from these send a letter outlining the conditions. toward the cost of operating the sources were acknowledged by A letter will also be send to both Summit Lake Ski Hill. The RDCK council. During the regular meeting, Asplundh and Davey tree cutting has not yet passed the bylaw OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 605, companies about this matter, to help authorizing the taxation – 2006 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw prevent a repeat occurrence. advertisements notifying the public No. 604, 2006 both received third •New Denver will receive an will appear in local newspapers first. reading and final adoption. The C4 additional $40,513 from the BC •Mayor Wright reminded council Residential/Commercial Zone is now Small Community grant program. that the Westbank Treaty Negotiation When Fat Kat’s finally opened for business August 9, the hordes lined up for their ice cream official. Mayor Wright pointed out that a large Table is scheduled to meet in New cones, sundaes, banana splits and other desserts they had been dreaming about ever •Mayor Wright informed council portion of this money will be used Denver August 22. Councillor since owner Katrine Campbell came up with the idea for such a decadent establishment. that he had met with Nikkei Centre toward policing costs under the new Greensword will attend. Here, employee DJ Wright serves up a cone for New Denver resident Hank Hastings. representatives regarding the trees cost sharing agreement which will •Councillor Bunka reported that bordering on the centre that were cut take effect next year. an application has been sent in to Notes from the RCMP down and/or topped. Kyowakai •Mayor Wright has continued to Katimavik, on behalf of a working THE FOLLOWING REPORTS ARE BASED ON PRESS RELEASES AND MAY HAVE BEEN EDITED Society member Mel Swanson attend meetings with BC Ambulance group she chaired. Although it is accepted responsibility for having Service and IHA regarding service in doubtful the application will be Slocan Lake detachment pulled from the lake early last week this area. With the support of the approved, she and the group remain •Slocan Lake RCMP have and did not disrupt ferry service. Village of Nakusp, Regional District hopeful. received many calls from people with •RCMP is seeking help from the endorsed New Denver’s request to •A request for 15-minute parking bears visiting their properties. public in locating a foal that went transfer dispatch of our ambulance signs in front of the post office was Officers are asking the public to be missing over the night of August 7-8 from Kelowna to Castlegar. A further turned down. vigilant with their garbage and fruit from the corner of Crescent Bay •Council received a proposal trees, as this is what attracts the bears. Road and Billings Road. The horse from the Village of Silverton to They also remind that bears are no is two months old, dark brown in jointly own Silverton’s 2002 John longer re-located, but rather colour, with a prominent white star WANTED Deere backhoe. Council members destroyed. on its forehead. Anyone with voted to enter into a three-month trial Nakusp detachment information on this should call the period on shared usage, and if this is •A vehicle landed in Arrow Lake Nakusp detachment at 265-3677 or TO BUY: successful they may agree to enter when it vaulted off the ferry landing Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. into a joint ownership contract. at Fauquier on August 6. It came to •A gas theft resulted in arson on CEDAR AND •Council will investigate the repairs rest on its roof about 30’ out, Hwy 6 in Nakusp on the night of August needed to get water to the currently dry submerged under 10-15’ of water. 10-11. While gas was being stolen from PINE POLES ‘Wet Rock,’ and to undertake these Two females were in the vehicle and a Pope & Talbot vehicle parked at 926 had both escaped the vehicle and left Hwy 6, the gasoline ignited, scorching John Shantz repairs if they are minor. the scene by the time police arrived. the truck, the asphalt below the truck • 250-308-7941 (cell) •Council will send Councillors Greensword and Campbell to the Union Officers located the females at the and likely the culprit(s) stealing the Please contact: Gorman of BC Municipalities conference in Arrow Lakes Hospital, with no gasoline. A patch of grass next to the Brothers Lumber Ltd. Victoria this October. Mayor Wright serious injuries. The driver, a 20-year- building was also burned. The building will attend on behalf of the Regional old Castlegar woman, was served a was not damaged. RCMP is continuing 250-547-9296 District. violation ticket for Drive with Undue the investigation. Anyone with •In response to a request from the Care and Attention and a 24-hour information should call 265-3677 or 1- Yellowhead Ecological Association, driving suspension. The vehicle was 800-222-8477.