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Volume 21, Number 16 August 8, 2012 Delivered to every home between Edgewood, & . Published bi-weekly. “Your independently owned regional community newspaper serving the Arrow Lakes, Slocan & North Kootenay Lake Valleys.” Artists donate talents generously for Johnsons Landing relief efforts by Art Joyce system remains top priority. Morse Kootenay Joe Farms in Johnsons others. Many well known Kootenay Byers. Barry Gray, founder of Artists are some of the most quoted a lyric from songwriter Beth Landing. Farm owners Patrick artists contributed to the silent the Procter Storytelling Festival, generous people, though most are Nielsen Chapman: “Life goes on, if Steiner and Colleen O’Brien were auction, including John Cooper, performed the classic tale Anansi and far from wealthy. That has been given the slightest chance.” evacuated during the disaster but Kathleen Pemberton, Jim Lawrence, the Box of Stories and well-known proven by a generous response to the The Nelson event, held July their chickens and goats had to be Robin Wiltse, Deb Borsos, David storyteller Ray Stothers was featured Johnsons Landing disaster by poets, 29 in Nelson’s City Hall square, left behind. Neighbours kindly made Stewart and the usual ‘others too early in the evening program. The musicians, photographers and artists was organized by veteran actor/ sure they were fed and watered. numerous to mention.’ silent auction was held in the Hume of all disciplines throughout the playwright Richard Rowberry. It The Kaslo fundraiser saw In Nelson, performers included Room at the Hume Hotel, with West Kootenay. Two benefit events suffered from poor audience turnout the Kaslo Hotel’s pub packed to musicians Bessie Wapp, Tangerine beautiful works of art from Stillpoint for Johnsons Landing residents, despite first-class performances and standing room only. The audience Swing, Pat Henman and Carol Street, Pottery, Nicole Bigg jewelry, Kate featuring live performances and production values, and raised about was entertained by a local marimba Marion Bergevin, Soniko Waira, Bridger fabric art, watercolourist silent art auctions, raised a total of $3,000 after costs. The event was group, Dawna McLennan the ‘Harp Sunshine Drive and a stellar set by Bruce Martin, paintings by Sue Parr about $10,000. Most of these funds well publicized on local radio and Pixie,’ Ted Fitzgerald backed by local veteran folk musician Bill Bourne, and Alex Forde, metal sculpture by will be directed toward restoring the other media but was competing with backup singers dubbing themselves among others. Poets included Art Brent Bukowski, and glass art from community’s water system that was a beautiful summer day – a rarity so ‘The Fabulous Vixens,’ and many Joyce, Margaret Hornby, and Jane the Holland family, among others. destroyed in the Gar Creek mudslide. far this year. Sound equipment was The first event, held at the donated by Doug Harrison of Hairy Kaslo Hotel July 24, was hosted Productions and the tent donated and organized by artist and Kaslo by Big Tent Rentals. Rowberry resident Randy Morse. Morse found himself having to turn away estimates that the event raised performers. “I had to shut down my about $7,000 for the Johnsons list, it could have gone all night,” k er su e par CREDIT: PHOTO Landing Community Association. says Rowberry. Area D Director Andy Shadrack Both events featured silent announced that even prior to the auctions featuring paintings, fundraiser, some $14,000 had been photography, pottery, woodworking, raised to cover expenses incurred fabric art and even an item at the with Kaslo Building Supplies for Nelson auction for cranial-sacral the water system. He noted that treatment by a local therapist. In 16 Johnsons Landing households true Kootenay fashion, one of the are still without water and that items auctioned at the Kaslo event rebuilding the community water was a free-run organic chicken from PHOTO CREDIT: ART JOYCE ART CREDIT: PHOTO

Artists of all disciplines generously offered their performances and artwork to raise money for Johnsons Landing residents at two recent fundraisers. Here internationally known folk musician Bill Bourne performs in Nelson’s City Hall square on July 29. Rodeo organizer, James Bruvall, takes a turn at saddle bronc riding on Sunday, July 26. More Rodeo photos on page 10.

Visitor Information – Pages 12 & 13 2 NEWS The Valley Voice August 8, 2012 Voting deadline looms for One Book, One Kootenay submitted authors share the spotlight for the long hours, bodily fluids, good-natured books are winners, of course. go to the One Book, One Kootenay It’s simple, really. Read the books; fourth annual One Book, One Kootenay camaraderie, and Craig’s trademark OBOK is public library supported website at obok.ca, where you can find mark your ballot. Tell the world—or honour. The 2012 nominees are Yes Yorkshire humour. program initiated by the Kootenay out more about the authors and their at least the —which book Sister, No Sister by Jennifer Craig, The Tom Wayman’s Library Federation. For more information books. from the One Book, One Kootenay Third Crop: A personal and historical is a collection of stories that explore 2012 shortlist you think should get the journey into the photo albums and boundaries human and geographical nod. The deadline for voting for the shoeboxes of the Slocan Valley 1800s to to which Wayman brings his gift for book all Kootenay book-lovers should early 1940s by Rita Moir, and Boundary insightful observation and wry humour. read is August 10. Ballot boxes are Country by Tom Wayman. A multiple award-winner, Wayman has in libraries throughout the Kootenay Jennifer Craig’s semi- penned more than 20 books of poetry, Library Federation. autobiographical novel, which made essays, and fiction. One Book, One Kootenay (OBOK) the London Times bestseller list, is a Rita Moir’s The Third Crop isn’t is a region-wide book club that celebrates funny, engaging story of a group of just about the Slocan Valley, rich though the work of the talented writers living in trainee nurses in the 1950s in Leeds, that valley may be. Full of photographs the Kootenay Boundary. Three Kootenay England. Yes Sister, No Sister is rife with and down-to-earth prose, we can laugh and cry with these country-dwellers and relate to their challenges and triumphs. Moir’s previous books have all been shortlisted or have won awards, including BC’s Hubert Evans Award. The selected book will be announced September 8, on International Literacy Day. The 2012 OBOK author will then embark on a five-library tour and enjoy This year’s One Book, One Kootenay shortlist authors enjoy one another’s nominated the honour of being the One Book, One books. L-R: Tom Wayman reads Jennifer Craig’s Yes Sister, No Sister; Rita Moir reads Tom Kootenay recipient for 2012 – but all the Wayman’s Boundary Country; and Jennifer Craig reads Rita Moir’s The Third Crop. Changes proposed to BC federal electoral map by Jan McMurray been changed to South -West wishing to make a presentation at The Federal Electoral Boundaries Kootenay. In addition to losing Nelson a hearing are requested to send the Commission for and Salmo, this riding loses Princeton commission notice no later than August has proposed a new electoral map for and takes in Penticton. 30. consideration at public hearings taking In the proposal, BC gains six electoral Notices of presentation should place this fall. districts as a result of the increase in the include: the person’s name, address and Proposed changes to the map affect population from 3,907,738 in 2001 contact information; the organization he/ the two federal ridings in our area: to 4,400,057, as captured in the 2011 she represents (if any); the date of the Kootenay-Columbia and BC Southern census. public hearing he/she wishes to attend; Interior. To obtain a copy of the commission’s a short overview of the issue(s) he/she Under the proposed changes, the proposal or to learn more about the intends to address; the official language City of Nelson and the Village of Salmo redistribution of federal electoral districts, of preference; any accommodation needs move to the Kootenay-Columbia riding. visit www.federal-redistribution.ca or the person may have. Written notice can These two municipalities are currently in phone 1-855-747-7236 (toll-free). be sent by e-mail to bc-cb@rfed-rcf. the BC Southern Interior riding. Public hearings will be held in ca or by mail. Alternatively, the Public The BC Southern Interior riding no Nelson at the Best Western Baker Street Hearings Notice Form can be filled out longer exists in the proposal; its name has Inn on October 2 at 7 pm and in Castlegar online at www.federal-redistribution. at the Fireside Inn on October 3 at 7 pm. ca under British Columbia greater than Everyone is invited to attend. Those Public Hearings. FortisBC applies for smart meters by Jan McMurray Intervenors make their first FortisBC has filed an application submissions by September 14, and with the BC Utilities Commission FortisBC must reply by October 5. (BCUC) for its smart metering system, Second submissions are due October which FortisBC is calling its Advanced 19, with the FortisBC response due by Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. November 9. A FortisBC press release If BCUC gives the company the states that the project is expected to cost go-ahead, meter exchanges would approximately $48 million and save begin in 2014 and be complete by the customers $19 million over the life of end of 2015. the project. The project involves replacing The press release also points out close to 115,000 electricity meters with that new standards from Measurement new advanced (smart) meters across the regarding greater meter accuracy FortisBC electricity service territory in will require FortisBC to exchange BC’s southern interior, including the approximately 80,000 electromechanical Slocan Valley and Kaslo areas. meters with digital meters whether the The regulatory process has been set AMI project goes ahead or not. and includes some key dates. September FortisBC is evaluating the business 7 is the deadline to register as intervenor case for advanced meters for natural gas, or interested party. Intervernors are those but at this time has no plans for a similar who intend to fully participate in the deployment of remote gas meter reading review process and receive copies of technology. the application, all correspondence and BC Hydro’s smart metering project filed documentation. Interested parties is well underway, having been fast- do not intend to fully participate in the tracked by the BC Clean Energy Act, review process, but wish to receive all which exempted the BC Hydro project filed documentation with the option of from the BCUC application process. The making a submission. Act also states that if a public utility other September 7 is also the deadline for than BC Hydro makes an application to public comments on the need to hold BCUC for a smart meter project, BCUC community input sessions in the areas of must consider “the government’s goal Trail, Osoyoos, and , and on the of having smart meters, other advanced regulatory process. FortisBC must reply meters and a smart grid in use with regarding the need to hold community respect to customers other than those of input sessions by September 14. the authority [BC Hydro].” August 8, 2012 The Valley Voice NEWS 3 RDCK takes over recovery efforts at Johnsons Landing by Jan McMurray flying over the area in a helicopter and the 2013 freshet and will determine the whose homes have been damaged or Landing resident. Frehse’s home was Recovery in Johnsons Landing has gathering detailed terrain and topography likely cause and predictability of the destroyed to apply for funding under the higher up the mountain than the Webber been in the hands of the RDCK since the information using LIDAR (Light landslide, using all the information from provincial program. residence, and as a result, was more end of the day Thursday, July 26, when Detection and Ranging) technology, the previous phases. The BC Coroner’s Service finished severely impacted by the full force of the BC Coroner’s Service completed and then two days of work on the ground. The RDCK multi-agency recovery its recovery work on the site on July the slide. its work. To make sure the area was safe for the team is meeting regularly to share 26. Of the four people who died in the Deb Borsos of Argenta has been ground work, two excavators and a D8 information and to ensure coordination slide, three bodies were recovered. The ULRIKE ZOBEL, LAWYER hired as the recovery manager, to act cat were used to fill in a low spot below of the local and provincial government body of Rachel Webber, 17, was found PRACTISE RESTRICTED TO: as liaison between the community of the steepest part of the slide. response to the landslide and the long- at about 6 pm on July 25, near the front CRIMINAL & FAMILY LAW Johnsons Landing and the RDCK. A Phase three is to produce run-out term recovery process. The team is of what had been her family’s home in BY APPOINTMENT ONLY community-based group to address modeling and mapping to identify the chaired by RDCK Emergency Johnsons Landing. The bodies of her 208 Broadway St., Nakusp, BC unmet needs is also being established. likely limits of future landslides and Coordinator Noreen Clayton and father, Valentine, 60, and older sister 250-265-4372 • 1-877-265-4372 The RDCK also immediately hired debris flows. This will be done in the fall includes representatives from the RDCK, Diana, 22, were located near the same www.ulrikezobel.com SNT Engineering Ltd for geotechnical when the site has dried out. BC Hydro, FLNRO, the Ministry of area during searches on July 15 and 16. Serving the Arrow and Slocan Lakes expertise. SNT senior geotechnical Phase four is to produce snow Transportation and Infrastructure, and Technical experts concluded there engineer, Doug Nicol, has come up avalanche hazard and run-out modeling Emergency Mangement BC. was no reasonable likelihood of finding peacock with a five-phase technical work plan and will take place before winter. Disaster Financial Assistance expert the body of Petra Frehse, 64-year-old to guide the long-term geotechnical The final phase will take place before Tim MacLeod continues to help residents German national and seasonal Johnsons collective assessment in the landslide area. A technical review panel will review RDCK finds solution for funding fuel treatment projects organic housekeeping all information throughout the five by Jan McMurray the cost of fuel treatment projects would mean hiring a consultant to Services for your Home, Yard, phases, and is made up of Nicol, Peter The RDCK board is trying to find under $100,000 and 75 percent of prioritize the projects that are ready Garden & Trades Workers a way to carry on with fuel treatment the cost of projects over $100,000. to go. The resolution also designates Expanding to include Art Projects & Creative Collaboration Jordan, geomorphologist with the Plus fruit harvesting, de-cluttering & organizing spaces Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural projects. Without having budgeted for its the Fund as the place any grant Helping you create new flow & harmony Resource Operations (FLNRO), Dwain In 2010/11, when the provincial 10 or 25 percent share, the RDCK money would go for fuel treatment, For an evolving list of services, please visit Boyer, engineer and Section Head of and federal governments were has not been able to move forward. whether it comes from the Province www.peacockcollective.ca covering 100 percent of the funding Several projects have been planned or from RDCK directors. fully equipped, licensed & insured Water Management at FLNRO, and Ô Í for fuel treatment, the RDCK and are ready to go as soon as Most communities in the ••••• geotechnical experts from the Ministry peacock collective’s own kick of Transportation and Infrastructure. partnered with the Regional Districts funding becomes available. RDCK have Community Wildfire ass eco-cleaner is now available! Phase one of the geotechnical work of Kootenay Boundary and East At the July meeting, the board Protection Plans, completed in 2008 Ô•••••Í plan is to allow evacuees restricted Kootenay to complete a $5 million passed a motion put forward by by BA Blackwell & Associates, a Interested in trading your Goods & Services for mine? access to their homes, following strict fuel treatment program. Director Ramona Faust (Area consultant hired by the RDCK. The Business Barter Exchange Several projects were completed E East Shore) to use the RDCK same consultant was hired for the “All the $ paid in an safety protocols. exchange are spent in your Phase two is to complete initial in the RDCK under the tri-regional Community Sustainability Fund for $5 million tri-regional project in Business” hazard mapping, which will determine program, decreasing the risk of these projects. 2010/11. *receipts issued for all transactions* whether or not some properties can be wildfire and creating employment The resolution authorizes the The Community Sustainability Proudly Supporting Local Businesses removed from the evacuation order for local forestry workers. use of Community Sustainability Fund was created by the RDCK in Alexandra Krajewski area. This is expected to be completed However, since April 2011, Fund money to create a strategic 2011 to pay for the administrative the provincial government funding implementation plan for fuel work involved in things such as 250.265.8479 very soon. Nicol finished the field work serving Nakusp, & Area for this August 1, which involved first program covers only 90 percent of treatment projects in the RDCK. This developing carbon neutral strategies. 4 OPINION The Valley Voice August 8, 2012

Open letter to Angels and BC Hydro miracles The Slocan District Chamber of Do you believe in angels and Commerce board of directors is very miracles? I do. concerned about the recent interruption On March 17, 2012, I was in wireless internet service in our area outside having my last smoke of due to interference from smart meter the evening. Assuming my cat was infrastructure. in bed, I opened the sliding door Several of our members rely on the without looking down. My kitty local wireless internet service to run their was at the door and before I knew businesses. The interruption caused loss it, he bolted out and that was the of revenue and loss of operating hours last time I saw him for four months. for several businesspeople in our district. On July 16, I received a voice We urge you to resolve this issue as mail from a lady in Nakusp (60 soon as possible. km away at least) who said “Hi! Nikta Boroumand My name is Candace and for the President, Slocan District last two months or so I have been Chamber of Commerce feeding a cat. I was finally able to get close enough to her to see she Wowed by had a tattoo in her ear. I called the Kaslo Hotel vet and he gave me your phone Having been residents and store number, so I believe I have you owners in Kaslo for only two years, my kitty.” husband Jim and I left the town in 2008 When I returned her call, this just as the Kaslo Hotel was about to be wonderful lady told me her story of The Kaslo Hotel is open for lunch and 430 Front Street, Kaslo, BC renovated. Sadly, we had to leave many heartache. She had a kitty named Missy who had to be put down at dinner everyday at 11 AM 250-353-7714 good friends behind but recently had a The Ingrid Rice cartoon is a satirical look at current events in politics and is sponsored by the Kaslo Hotel. The Hotel does not necessarily share the political views of the artist. return visit to recall old times and retrace the beginning of April. Shortly after our steps across BC. that, my kitty appeared on her lawn Columbia River Basin. As pointed Minister, and final decisions being We were fortunate enough to be and they look identical! She was in Dear Minister out in Mr. Shadrack’s letter, the made most likely this fall. able to spend five nights at the Kaslo shock but with a heart of gold, she of Fisheries and Boundary also has a river connected I am concerned that, to the best Hotel. What an enormous undertaking began to feed her and named her to the Columbia, and sees ocean fish of my knowledge, DFO consultation it was, for Susan and John Eckland, Missy 2. However, upon speaking to Oceans Keith spawn there. My understanding is that processes with key stakeholders to accomplish such a transformation, me, she learned she was in fact a he. stewardship of waterways that cross have not yet been finalized and If not for the kindness of a Ashfield provincial or international boundaries made public. I am also concerned and what a huge asset it is to Kaslo and I write to bring to your attention stranger who kept our buddy alive remains the ultimate responsibility of that the removal of knowledgeable district. It is not only that the town now concerns that are being voiced by and seeing that tattoo that cost $20, I the Federal Government. Habitat and Protection staff will mean looks a whole lot prettier, but also the local residents and elected officials would have continued to live in guilt My Constituency Assistant has communities are looking at after-the- hotel gives residents and visitors alike the about the closure of the Nelson, BC thinking because of me the coyotes been in communication with DFO fact enforcement and fines rather than opportunity to eat some of the best food DFO Office and the re-assignment got him or he had gotten run over officials. It is my understanding beneficial enhancement and protection in town, and to drink and stay in such a or loss of staff biologists here. I or just thinking awful things and that, following the passage of Bill of important interior fish populations lovely environment. It also has created agree that there is cause for concern having those bad dreams. C-38, the Habitat section of Fisheries that aren’t tied to the ocean. many jobs in an area somewhat deprived at the loss of this expertise in the Candace emailed me the other and Oceans Canada is undergoing It is important that the West of employment opportunities. region, especially following five other day and said that because of this a reorganization that will result in Kootenay - Boundary region, and The hotel is an asset to the town specialists with BC Hydro’s Fish and experience, she has now become a closure of several offices throughout indeed, communities in the southern and area, should be supported and not Wildlife Compensation Program also foster parent for lost or unwanted the country, including Nelson. Further, interior have input into your taken for granted, and should there be losing their jobs in Nelson this past cats through PALS in Nakusp. I understand that DFO will now be consultation process, so that they are such an award, it should be given to year. Angles and miracles, I say. “streamlining” Habitat and Protection aware of proposals on how inland John and Susan Eckland for their vision As you can see by the attached Thank you for reading my story and with enforcement and conservation fishery habitat and protection will be and dedication to making this place so letter from Mr. Shadrack, Chair of the please have your pet tattooed. officers, with a focus on aboriginal, handled in the future and can respond tasteful and beautiful. Association of Kootenay Boundary Glynis McLeod larger commercial fisheries, and with information and comments Babs and Jim Archer Local Governments (AKBLG), there Scotland Silverton perhaps some recreational fisheries accordingly. is concern as to how the closure will of a larger business nature. Fisheries I would urge you to make the EDITORIAL / LETTERS POLICY affect DFO’s key participation in for anglers, who bring many tourism consultation process public as soon The Valley Voice welcomes letters to the editor and community news both the regional Fish and Wildlife dollars to the interior of BC, will not be as possible, including naming the articles from our readers. Compensation Program, as a spin- a DFO priority. BC Interior priorities stakeholders you will consult with, and Letters and articles should be no longer than 500 words and may be off from the international Columbia for DFO conservation staff time will when and where these consultations edited. We reserve the right to reject any submitted material. River Treaty, and DFO’s participation be determined out of the Kamloops or will take place. Please mark your letter “LETTER TO THE EDITOR.” Include your in several water stewardship plans address and daytime phone number for verification purposes. Salmon Arm office (not decided at the I look forward to hearing from you and partnerships that are currently time of this writing). soon with more information on these We will not knowingly publish any letter that is defamatory or libelous. underway in the region with First We will not publish anonymous letters or letters signed with pseudonyms, One official spoke of a consultation consultations that I can share with Nations, local governments and process with key stakeholders that will constituents in BC’s southern interior. except in extraordinary circumstances. various BC agencies. These include Opinions expressed in published letters are those of the author and not be taking place this summer, into the Alex Atamanenko, MP those for Kootenay Lake and Slocan early fall, with the results going to the BC Southern Interior necessarily those of the Valley Voice. Lake, for example, part of the The Valley Voice Box 70, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 Phone: 250-358-7218 Fax: 250-358-7793 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.valleyvoice.ca Publisher - Dan Nicholson • Editor - Jan McMurray • Food Editor - Andrew Rhodes

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 7,600 papers, providing the most complete news and advertising coverage of any single newspaper serving this area. SUBSCRIPTIONS: CANADA $58.24, USA $89.60, OVERSEAS $134.40. E-Mail Subscription $22.40 (Prices include HST) Canada Post Publications Mail Agreement #40021191 August 8, 2012 The Valley Voice LETTERS 5

themselves to get way off the topic Interestingly, the American friend and loaded her for transport back afield. During the year 2011, Slocan Valley Open letter to Glenn of climate change and into things West, Midwest, and East have to the ambulance. With every sweating Branch #276 raised and disbursed a total like 1950s smog in London, which recently been in the grip of a very footstep I want to personally thank each of $21,977.40, as follows: Slocan Fitness Olleck, District Manager has zero to do with what we’re facing strong “heat wave,” with 100+°F and every person who helped bring the Center ($2,500), Slocan First Responders (West Kootenay), Ministry in our climate today. temps stretching from Colorado Mule out. ($2,000), Slocan Food Bank ($2,000), Slocan And neither of these letters to Nebraska to Oklahoma, and There were many precarious spots Library ($2,000), W.E. Graham School of Transportation and should have appeared under the eastward to the Carolinas, breaking where it took a real team effort to handle ($1,475), Slocan Halloween Hoot ($1,500), headline ‘Climate Change.’ Because more than 1,000 high temperature this situation. Everyone who had a hand Slocan Curling Club ($1,200), Tots Play Infrastructure they had nothing whatsoever to do records for the period and bringing on the Mule gave it their best and worked Group ($1,000), Slocan Seniors’ Program My wife Helen and I recently ($390), Student Pageant Fees ($350), Benefit returned from a seven-week bicycle with climate change. ruin to corn crops and the cattle as a well-rehearsed professional team. It’s one thing to celebrate the industry. This just doesn’t happen Less than four hours had elapsed ($150), New Denver Pavillion ($2,367.40), tour of BC, riding from our home in Kootenay Lake Hospital ($1,000), School recovery of fisheries in and around in late June and early July. Thirty-six from the time of the accident until she Hills to the coast, up , Bursaries ($1,000), Kids’ Help Phone London, but quite misguided and people lost their lives to this heat. was being transported in the ambulance. east from Prince Rupert, and finally ($500), BC Seniors’ Games ($400), New even disingenuous I think to even There’s mountains of evidence home again. We rode on downtown Later that night she underwent surgery Parents’ Program ($250), West Kootenay mention such far removed things that supports the idea that the Vancouver streets and remote unpaved in Trail and was treated for a three- Science Fair ($250), Veterans’ Homes roads on , we rode the when we face a climate disaster planet is warming and doing so way fracture of her ankle. Thanks to ($750), November 11 Poster Contest ($395), Trans-Canada Highway and quiet farm right here at home and our Lubicon at a very rapid and alarming rate. everybody’s efforts, Shari is making a Veterans’ Transition Program ($250). roads, industrial corridors and residential neighbors in Northern Alberta are Anyone who has lived in the Slocan comfortable recovery. In addition to the financial contributions, neighbourhoods. Everywhere we went enduring an environmental disaster more than 40 years (as I have) has I also want to thank the Nakusp and Branch 276 provides another valuable we saw recent accommodations for of enormous proportions right in experienced an average temperature Castlegar Search and Rescue teams, service to the community. The home of the pedestrians and cyclists. Signs, well their traditional lands, as caused by rise here of about 2°C over the past who also responded to the call as backup branch, shared with the local chapter of the maintained shoulders, designated bike tar sands oil development. 50 years or so and deep snow winters assistance if needed. Women’s Institute, is the Silvery Slocan Hall. lanes, added sidewalks on old bridges. There’s a good piece on this in the valley bottom have become a As remote as some of the recreational The Legion rents the hall from the Village of We saw racks on buses and racks in at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ thing of the past. In the coming 40 opportunities are in the Kootenays, it is Slocan for a nominal annual fee and thereby front of public buildings. And the better rocky-kistner/in--tar-sands-a- to 50 years, that’s going to increase comforting to know that we have such assumes the responsibility for the upkeep, the infrastructure, the more people we da_b_1669074.html?utm_hp_ref=green another 4°C to 6°C, and our children qualified and devoted locals who give it the improvements, and the insurance of the saw using it. which every Canadian ought to read. and grandchildren won’t be thanking their all when the call comes in. building. The hall is old and requires repairs and renovations that are costly. A start has Back here in the Kootenays, the Nevertheless, Mr. Shadrack had us for having left them to survive in Last, I feel that I must comment on been made beginning with renovation of cycling community enjoys an open one thing right – we humans don’t such an overheated and zany climate, what seemed to cause a troubling bit of two toilets. Funding has been allocated dialogue with the major commercial live long enough to perceive much one in which winter as we’ve known confusion at the initial part of the rescue. of what we’d describe as climate it will be history and the closest ski It seems that all Search and Rescue must toward the construction of a modern kitchen user, Chambers Trucking, and they have to replace the existing one, and for a shown a sensitivity to the concerns of change, which typically unfolds hill will probably be at Lake Louise, go through the Provincial Emergency over extended periods of time, often or up in Yukon somewhere, even if Program (PEP), which has very limited permanent bar. Plans are being made for cyclists and have displayed a ‘share the creation of a games room with a pool longer than a human lifetime. there’s one left in Western Canada knowledge of the local geography in the the road’ attitude in practice. But table, a shuffleboard, and dartboards on the The warmth induced by the anywhere. Kootenay valley. In our case, PEP was unfortunately your office and your second floor of the hall. The Village cannot perturbing effects of Milankovich Our government and contractors have not. still trying to sort out how to handle this support the maintenance of the building and curves on earth’s orbit brought an governments in China and India Despite years of correspondence and situation. Meanwhile, the New Denver such costly improvements, and without the meeting with you regarding repaving end to the last Ice Age 10,000 years and Brazil and Europe and the USA Search and Rescue correctly felt that they funding provided by the Legion, the hall in the New Denver area last year, our ago … but actually started coming are failing us when they do nothing were the team in the closest proximity, would fall into disrepair and leave Slocan suggestions for low budget ‘tweaking’ on 10,000 years before that. It took to curb GHG emissions. We all and that time was of the essence, so without a much-needed community centre. of the design to accommodate the safety several millennia for earth’s average need to learn this science and start they dispatched themselves without Right now, besides the regular Legion of pedestrians and cyclists were brushed temp to rise 7°C or 8°C, enough to screaming at our elected officials to delay. This was a critical decision and activities, the hall is being used for a aside. Even the three promised token melt the great ice sheets that had get off the dime and do something to helped out our friend greatly. To me variety of social functions, such as wedding ‘share the road’ signs have not been descended upon North America and reduce emissions before it’s literally it highlighted how there might be a receptions, fundraisers, benefits, memorial installed ten months after the project Asia, including the ice that once filled too late, and we are closer to that problem when the government starts services, dances and fairs. Recently, it hosted was completed. This summer’s repaving our valley to the brim. moment than anyone wants to taking control of a situation which they and catered a high-profile reunion of former in the Nakusp area has ignored the But what’s happening today contemplate. have limited knowledge about. As a Japanese internees who lived in camps in and previously paved shoulders, which are involves a fundamentally different Sean Rooney medically trained guide for 25 years, around Slocan during World War II. now pitted and patched and growing scenario. The warming caused Vallican I clearly understand the critical nature There exists a popular misconception that the Legion is primarily a social club weeds through the cracks. by greenhouse gasses is super of the ‘Golden Hour.’ Considering how for ex-servicemen and -women where old Your maintenance contractor, YRB, accelerated, so much so that we’re Thank you New remote and challenging the average soldiers drink beer, swap war stories and has done minimal work on the roads. It slated to get about that same degree rescue is likely to be in the Kootenays, of warming (7°C or 8°C) in 200 Denver ambulance the last thing local Search and Rescue spend long hours playing cribbage and is now midsummer and the shoulders are darts. While it is true that the Legion had its unswept, tall weeds have grown across years, not 20,000. and rescue personnel teams need is a bureaucratic delay Humans and earthly flora and I just wanted to express my deepest before they can do their job. Hopefully beginnings during and after the First World the shoulders and are obscuring signs, War in a number of small associations of fauna can adapt to climate change thanks to the ambulance and rescue this can be brought to the attention of and half plugged culverts have been former soldiers that were subsequently that occurs over tens of millennia; personnel who responded to an incident PEP and help streamline the services by ignored. Uncontrolled runoff has already united to form the Canadian Legion of however, they can’t adapt when such undermined and damaged newly paved which occurred on the trail to Wilson putting the power of decision back at a the British Service League in 1926, and changes occur in tens of decades, shoulders north of New Denver. Falls. local level. renamed the Royal Canadian Legion in In short, our roads rate among the and when things can’t adapt, guess One member of our group fell and Once again, thank you to the 1960, its tenets have since evolved. In worst in the province for pedestrians and what happens? They usually die. The severely fractured her ankle. Because of New Denver Search and Rescue and addition to being active in its support of cyclists. It is now safer to cycle through rate of temperature increase we are her location on the trail and the severity Ambulance personnel who gave it their our troops, our veterans and their families, Vancouver than . Because of observing today is unprecedented of the injury, the decision was made all in this rescue. the activities of the Legion are increasingly poorly designed and maintained roads, in the historical record going back to go for help. That is where the local Steve Matthews focused on public and community service pedestrians and cyclists are being forced at least a million years and probably community shined. First, we ran in to Halcyon activities. Legion membership is open into the path of heavy traffic. Self- much more. a local who volunteered to go with us not only to veterans of the Armed Forces: propelled travelers have no desire to The effects are already visible, for help as she has relatives who live The Royal Canadian Legion any Canadian citizen, Commonwealth obstruct motorists and motorists have no what with vast swaths of pine on East Wilson Creek Road. Within 20 – serving the community subject, or citizen of an allied country is desire to hit them. But both are inevitable forests in central BC dying and minutes we had arrived at their residence When we moved here from Alberta 22 eligible for membership. Previous military until your leadership and will to ‘share turning red from a pine bark beetle and made the call for help. Shortly years ago, we let our Legion membership service is not a prerequisite. Of the present the road’ become real. infestation caused by warming or thereafter the ambulance arrived, soon lapse because we had our hands full clearing membership of Branch 276, only 14 have served in the military. With its involvement Daniel Hellyer the earlier arrival of spring and later to be followed by the amazingly prompt our land and building our house. Now that we in the community by fundraising for local Hills ending of autumn and the arrival Search and Rescue. are more or less finished with the work, we of new species in our valley that Shortly after arriving at the trailhead, have rejoined the Legion here in Slocan to organizations and charities, Legion branches Climate warming at are migrating northward into our the Search and Rescue personnel had try to give something back to the community have become focal points in Canadian now warmer and ever warming assembled the wheeled ‘Mule’ rescue which has been so generous and helpful to us. communities. There are presently 400,000 unprecedented rate climate. Other evidence includes stretcher from the well-equipped rescue We were astonished how this small Legion members in 1,590 branches across Unfortunately, both Mr. Canada. rising acidification of the oceans and truck and proceeded into the bush. Soon branch of just over 50 members is able to Shadrack (letters, June 27) and Peter and Lynda Baltgailis rapid loss of ice in mid-latitude high provide funding for a variety of community Mr. Pratt (letters, July 11) allowed after arriving at the accident scene, Slocan mountain glaciers worldwide. the emergency personnel assessed our services, both within the village and further 6 KASLO & AREA The Valley Voice August 8, 2012 Kaslo council, July 24: Old Esso to become public parking lot by Jan McMurray received from the provincial Community Garden. The Village will enter into a surprised to find out council had granted • Through the CBT Water Smart • It looks like the old Esso bulk site Recreation Program will get the arena three-year lease with VHKAS for the permission to the Kaslo Golf Club to Initiative, a consultant will be hired to will become a public parking lot in the “up to code,” but the board would like to garden space for $1 per year. have live music during the Jazz Festival develop water loss management plans not-too-distant future. Bruce Freeman, make further improvements that would VHKAS President Honora Cooper weekend. He says he was assured some for participating local governments. The who was authorized by council to allow summer ice. As the CIIF grant and Kaslo Community Garden Secretary/ time ago that the club would be allowed Village will let CBT know it is interested contact Imperial Oil on behalf of the covers only 50 percent of the cost of the Treasurer Kohle Ocello signed a letter of to have entertainment during private in participating. Village, negotiated a renewable five-year project, the arena association would use understanding stating that the VHKAS functions (i.e. weddings) only. • The Village will enter into a licencing agreement for $1 per year. The the provincial grant to leverage the CIIF supports the concept of individual plots CAO Sawyer reported that when one-year agreement with SCM Risk company has agreed to continue paying grant. He states in his written submission at the community garden. VHKAS will council decided to support the golf club’s Management Services Inc. for fire the property taxes (approximately $2,350 that the arena association understands pay the $55 per year water bill, which application to the liquor licencing branch inspection service for a total cost of per year) and environmental monitoring the Village is opposed to the application. will be reimbursed by Kaslo Community that would allow entertainment, council $5,500 in 2012. costs (approximately $2,000 per year). Later in the meeting, council Garden through fundraising efforts. listed conditions such as live music at • The Kaslo Area Youth Council They will also cap the 13 monitoring decided to let the society know it is free Liability insurance will be paid by John private events only. However, the liquor will be thanked for its settlement of a tubes that stick up above ground, and to proceed with an application to the Eckland. licencing branch cannot impose such disputed bill with Joey’s Welding, and install boxes around the tubes so that Community Infrastructure Improvement • Council directed staff to send a conditions. The clubhouse in fact has a advised the municipality is not agreeable they can still be accessed. The Village is Fund on its own with no involvement letter to FortisBC and the Province of licence that allows entertainment up until to contributing funds. responsible for leveling the lot, operating from the Village. BC in support of optional refusal of midnight anytime. • A meeting regarding community- the parking lot, and insurance. Council also asked staff to request installation of smart meters. Eckland was invited to attend a based decision making will be set Unfortunately, the wording of the a response in writing from the arena • Council will provide a list of meeting of the Municipal Services up in September with the following licence agreement does not make it clear association that clarifies its timeline questions about the proposed new Committee to discuss his concerns. invited participants: Columbia that Imperial Oil will continue to pay the for submitting requested contractor regional fire service and fire hall for • Council received a copy of a letter Basin Trust, North Kootenay Lake property taxes. Council asked the CAO information. Kaslo to the Regional District of Central from AKBLG President Andy Shadrack Community Services Society, North to make sure this is clearly stated in the • The Village will provide a letter Kootenay for inclusion in its fire service to Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Kootenay Lake Arts & Heritage Council, agreement before signing. At a special of support to the Kaslo & District information handout. Keith Ashfield, opposing closure of the LINKS, Selkirk College, Kaslo & meeting August 2, council ratified the Public Library for its application to the • Public Works will be getting a Nelson office of Fisheries and Oceans District Chamber of Commerce. licence agreement and asked staff to send Community Infrastructure Improvement new loader with a 12-foot pushblade Canada and requesting that public • The Village will send a letter to BC a note of thanks to Freeman. Fund to construct an insulated wall at the at an estimated cost of $190,000, or consultations take place in Nelson and Transit in support of the West Kootenay • Joe Johnston, chair of the arena library drop box. monthly lease payments of about Cranbrook. integration plan. association board, attended to speak • The Village will make three $1,570. Voter assent was obtained by Council decided to send a letter • Councillors Holland, Hewat, about the board’s wish to apply for a applications to the Community alternative approval process. Eight to Minister Ashfield, supporting the Lang and Leathwood were authorized grant under the newly announced federal Infrastructure Improvement Fund, in negative responses were received; 85 continued presence of the Nelson office. to attend the UBCM conference in Community Infrastructure Improvement order of priority: City Hall restoration were required to disallow the purchase. • Sandwich board permits were Victoria September 24-28. Mayor Lay Fund (CIIF). He explained that the grant ($130,000), boat launch ramp ($14,500) • Council received a letter from John granted to the Live Art Shop and 1896 will be attending as well, with the RDCK and streetlight renovation ($15,000). Eckland of the Kaslo Hotel, who was Books and Silver. covering his expenses. Real Estate in Kaslo and • Decisions made about the boat North Kootenay Lake launch ramp at a meeting July 11 were Village of Kaslo initiates development of a new Liquid Waste Management Plan www.century21kaslo.com ratified at this council meeting. The submitted completed by the end of the year. is available at www.true.ca/kaslo. [email protected] ramp will be positioned at the existing The Village of Kaslo recently The Village of Kaslo is requesting Questions and comments can be 250-505-4722 traditional site on the south side of Kaslo initiated stage one of a three-stage public input in this initial stage of submitted directly to the engineers by Century21 Mountainview Realty Ltd. Bay, with details to be determined later. process in developing a community- planning so that the community may help emailing [email protected]. Engineers TheVillage will move forward with an wide liquid waste management plan guide the direction of the plan early on from TRUE Consulting will be available application to FrontCounterBC for the (LWMP). This plan will evaluate the in its development. Public input into the for consultations with the public at the construction of the boat launch. The overall effectiveness of current liquid creation of this plan is important because Farmers’ Markets of Saturday, August 4 People tell us they love our varied Public Works Foreman was directed to waste collection, treatment and disposal once it is complete and approved by the and August 18. A public open house will collection of unique gifts from across cost concept drawings and specifications practices in Kaslo and create a new Minister of Environment, there is no be held in the fall to present the findings Canada and around the world. Come for a boat launch with Ron Molina, P. comprehensive plan for managing the mechanism for appeal and it will not be of the public consultations, review the visit us any day and see for yourself! Eng. A Boat Launch Committee was community’s liquid waste well into the necessary for the Village of Kaslo to hold options to be explored in the next stages struck to include Public Works Foreman future. a referendum to borrow funds necessary of the LWMP process, take a community Glen Walker, Kit Ashenhurst (Kaslo Bay According to Ministry of for the execution of the plan. survey and collect valuable feedback Marine Club) and Henry Van Mill (Kaslo Environment documentation on the More information on the LWMP from residents. Boat Club). LWMP procedure, the three-stage Front St, Kaslo • 250-353-2566 • The Victorian Hospital of Kaslo process can typically take two to three Toll-free 1-866-706-2566 Auxiliary Society (VHKAS) has agreed years to complete. TRUE Consulting, to sponsor the Kaslo Community a planning and engineering firm out of Kamloops, has been hired to assist Employment Opportunity the community through the first stage of the plan. North Kootenay Lake Community Services Society Scott Wallace, a professional engineer and project manager with Stop the Violence Counsellor / Safe Home Coordinator TRUE Consulting’s Trail office, An exciting position in beautiful Kaslo, BC for an inspired and caring candidate. describes the first stage of the LWMP 24.5 hours per week (17.5 hours STV counselling; 7.0 hours Safe Home as “an opportunity to consult with the coordinating) community and generate a long list of viable options.” It is anticipated that • Provide counselling services for women who have experienced current or historic this first stage of the LWMP will be sexual assault, violence / abuse in relationships • Organize a Kaslo-based Safe Home Program: • Provide crisis intervention and safety planning for women and their children at risk of violence

We welcome applications from candidates who have a Masters Degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology or a Bachelors Degree with equivalent experience • Fresh Meat Cut Daily and education. Orientation and/or training in a feminist and trauma clinical approach • Fresh & Frozen Seafood is essential. Wages, benefits, supervision and professional development provided. • Freezer Packs • Deli Sandwiches to go Information at www.nklcss.org • Awesome Cheese Selection • Fresh & Smoked Sausage Please submit resume to: Executive Director, North Kootenay Lake Community • Smoked Salmon Services Society Fax 1-250-353-7694 or [email protected] • Awesome Beef Jerky Closing Date: August 21, 2012 • Custom Cutting Dust off your dancing shoes because Jackie Treehorn, that awesome funk-soul-jazz-disco • Weekly Instore Specials band from Vancouver, is coming back to Kaslo the Wednesday after Jazz Fest. The show Please note: Only short-listed applicants is at 7 pm at the Langham on Wednesday, August 8. Tickets are $15 at the door. All ages. will be contacted for an interview after All genders. All genres. All proceeds from the concession will go to the Johnsons Landing the closing date. Community Association. Good times, Good music, Good cause. See you there! August 8, 2012 The Valley Voice SLOCAN VALLEY 7 Slocan council, July 9: WI Hall building assessment received by Veronika Pellowski placed at the junction of Highway over budget, will mean that the fall On May 29, 2012, the Government that they had now received a $5000 • Council received a building 6 and the campground. Council is clean-up will be restricted to yard of Canada stated “that it is now grant from RDCK, over 10,000 books assessment report on the historic considering creating a pull-out to and garden waste only. Tipping fees prepared to move forward with had been catalogued, they are selling Women’s Institute building from allow visitors the opportunity to read ($3,685) and labour costs ($2,859.73) recognizing safe drinking water and surplus books at the Sunday market an architectural firm. The report sign content without impeding traffic. totalled $6,544.73 and $3,350 was basic sanitation as a human right.” and that the library is now hosting recommends that the hall be Council considered three proposed budgeted. It appears that some people • Staff was asked to prepare a draft evening concerts. The library has decommissioned, as it would likely designs by Interior Signs in Trail. were hauling in substantial quantities bylaw allowing backyard chickens. received 673 books from an estate and be more expensive to renovate and The CAO was asked to contact the of material from outside the village This was prompted by a letter from a further 225 books from donations. repair the building than to re-build designer to bring forward revised while others were clearing out whole a resident interested in food security. • Council supported a resolution it. However, because the building signage to the next meeting. households. Council appreciates that • The latest instalment of the of the Namgis & the has important historic and cultural • After consideration of the the community values the opportunity Small Community Grant ($274,745) Village of Alert Bay to urge the significance to the community, the building bylaw contraventions at to have a spring clean-up but, because has been received. Council will be Federal and Provincial governments architect recommends not destroying 1112 Slocan Street (failure to obtain of the budget over-run, will have to thanking the minister and asking for to oppose any expansion of bulk crude it, but rather stabilizing the building a building permit for the carport/ re-evaluate. clarification on a reference to “the oil tanker traffic on the coast of BC. and making it safe for viewing. shed and expired building permit for • Three letters opposing Silverton final instalment in June 2014” in her Council acknowledged that there is dwelling), council will be placing a Transport’s application for a gravel letter. Discontinuation of the grant no room in the budget to do anything formal notice on title after checking pit near Bonanza Creek in Hills would be disastrous for Slocan. with the WI building at this time, but that all possible effort had been made were received for information. One • Council gave three readings to is considering having reports done on to contact the owners of the property. letter was from the a new, updated Emergency Measures other heritage buildings in the village • The purchasing of Village of Stewardship Society, one was from a Bylaw. This new bylaw will allow the in order to have an understanding of Slocan pins, and the question of resident of New Denver, and the third Village to delegate its authority, in the the integral fabric of the buildings whether or not to update or modernize was from a resident of Red Mountain case of an emergency, to be dealt with and the particular concerns of each the Village’s logo were referred to the Road. under Regional District Emergency of them. 2013 budget. • Council will be sending a thank Management Framework. • Wayfinder signage, for use by • Spring Clean-up Week was you letter to the federal Minister of • Council adopted a Graffiti visitors to the village, was discussed successful – and expensive. Abuse Foreign Affairs, John Baird, for his Awareness, Reduction and Removal extensively. There will be several of the system, which resulted in the response to the letter from the Village Policy. signs, with the first sign possibly being clean-up effort going substantially on the right to safe drinking water. • The Library Committee reported Historical Geographer Cole Harris on the Slocan in the 1890s by Anne Champagne surface, so the Slocan became the focus 1899, and in 1900 Sandon was razed by “There’s an enormous amount of of North American excitement. By 1897, fire. But essentially, production dropped optimism that runs through a mining Sandon was at its peak with 17 hotels, as ore deposits were exhausted. camp.” And so, as Cole Harris said in his 50 stores and probably 2,000 people. It Cole concluded there probably talk on the Slocan in the 1890s at Knox happened so fast because mineral finds weren’t alternatives to what happened Hall on July 28, when silver was found elsewhere had spurred development in the Slocan in the 1890s There was in 1891 the Slocan exploded. None of mining technology, railroad barons no resistance from the , whose imagined it would fizzle in a few years. were eager to lay tracks, and government numbers had been decimated by Cole is one of Canada’s leading support was generous. In 1892, the smallpox epidemics, the first reaching historical geographers: professor provincial government gave the K&S the Slocan in 1782. Aggressive industrial emeritus at UBC, award-winning author, Railway a land grant of 10,000 acres/ capitalism was bent on short-term profits, member of the Order of Canada. His talk mile, and two years later a cash subsidy and supported by a government eager was part of the Hidden Garden Gallery’s of $17,500/mile to the N&S. to develop a thinly populated province. Food for Thought series. Cole’s family In 1894, fires associated with mining Prospectors, miners and shopkeepers all was one of the first in the Slocan. His burned most of the forest from New had a stake in rapid growth. The miners’ grandfather planted over 1,000 fruit trees Denver to Kaslo – so intense that water union, the Western Federation of Miners, to feed the miners. whirled upward off Bear Lake and a critic of industrial capitalism, offered a The first mining claim was staked smoke lasted for months. Many miners gentler vision of brotherhood that, Cole in late summer 1891. By late 1893, the died from avalanches on burned slopes. suggested, was “part Marx, part shorter Slocan Mining District had 3,500 claims. In less than a decade, the mines Presbyterian catechism,” but had no At first, ore was wrapped in rawhide and and forests were stripped. In its heyday power to change the system. dispatched by horses or in canoes and in 1897, nearly four million ounces of Cole described another way: in rowboats. By late 1892, the steamboat silver were mined in the Slocan and 30 Sandon not so long ago, Gene Peterson William Hunter took over and by 1894, million pounds of lead. By 1900, the ‘farmed’ a small, rich vein, working alone the Nakusp & Slocan Railway ran from boom was over. and taking out ore in a wheelbarrow. The Nakusp to Three Forks, reaching Sandon Why did it end so fast? The Klondike world may be keen to embrace slow by 1895 along with the K&S Railway. Gold Rush lured miners north, a strike food, but it may be too much to hope it The ore was rich and close to the shut down the Slocan mines for most of will ever take up slow mining. Slocan Valley Grassroots Grammas raise $5,000 at rummage sale submitted and surpassed. And everyone enjoyed – from plants to linens from Russia to “You made $5,000 in six hours?” the cinnamon buns and borscht and chandeliers to hack saws – in the spirit asked an incredulous and happy all the great food the Winlaw Hall of solidarity with the amazing women shopper at the end of the Grassroots Society sold as their own fundraising of Africa, and then coming out not Grammas Deluxe Tools and Treasures effort. only for good deals, but because they Rummage Sale. One of the Grassroots Grammas wanted to support our organization.” “Yes,” replied a dog-tired but said she loved watching all the happy With the success of this deluxe happy volunteer grandmother (or people. “We saw many young people rummage sale, the Slocan Valley grandother, as the case may be). “But get very good deals; they walked Grassroots Grammas have raised those six hours started out six months away thrilled to have bought a used close to $8,000 in their first year. ago when Linda Grabler suggested autoharp for $10, or a hand-made “We are international citizens,” this as a way to raise funds for African dulcimer for $18. The clothing was said one member. “We may not be grandmothers. That’s when we started spectacular: one young woman a rich community, but our wealth hounding friends and co-workers for modelled her “new-to-her” red and can be shared with the grandmothers great items.” black velvet tailored coat. Another in Africa, who are the backbone of The sale, at Winlaw Hall on picked up a beautifully cut camel’s their villages. They are raising a July 21, not only raised funds for hair coat for about $2. And in the community of grandchildren whose the Stephen Lewis Foundation huge tools department set up outside, own parents have died from HIV/ Grandmothers to Grandmothers people found everything from axe AIDS. They are incredible citizens project, but raised awareness about heads to a coal forge and anvil. themselves and they inspire us.” the organization and its purpose. “I think what we saw was a New members are always A New Denver resident said their huge community of women and men welcome. For information, call Lois high expectations of the sale were met donating excellent tools and treasures Lawrence at 250-226-7312. 8 NAKUSP & THE ARROW LAKES The Valley Voice August 8, 2012 Toadfest set for Summit Lake, August 22 and 23 submitted (BCMOT), and Columbia Basin Trust. as well!” In 2006, the BC Ministry of To ensure the safety of event The third annual western toadlet The FWCP is a partnership between In addition to being able to find Environment and BCMOT began participants, traffic control, donated by event – Toadfest – will occur at BC Hydro, the Province of BC, and toadlets and carry them safely across the to address the situation through the Yellowhead Road and Bridge (YRB), Summit Lake Provincial Park, just Fisheries and Oceans Canada. highway, there will be other activities design and installation of directional will be in place during the scheduled southeast of Nakusp, on Wednesday “The timing of the event is right at to see and do, including live aquatic fencing and culverts (‘toad tunnels’) times, and drivers can expect very August 22, between 4 and 7 pm and the start of the annual toadlet migration insects, amphibians, and reptiles on to safely guide the toads underneath the minor delays. “We do not want anyone Thursday August 23, between 9 am so we can’t guarantee numbers, and display, information on invasive plants, highway. Project partners are currently moving the toadlets outside of the and noon. The free community event, the emphasis is on education and face painting and a chance to explore a working to monitor and evaluate their organized event,” added Oussoren. to help a few toadlets safely across the awareness about this important western simulated ‘toad tunnel.’ effectiveness. Camping spaces at Summit Lake highway, has quickly become one of toad breeding area,” said Trevor Western toads are listed federally “Summit Lake is one of the key Provincial Park cannot be reserved. To the summer’s highlight activities for Oussoren, program manager for the as a species of special concern and are breeding areas for western toads in the learn more about BC Parks, visit www. many families in the Kootenay region. FWCP in the Columbia region. “The blue listed in the province. Every year Kootenay region, if not the province,” env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks. The event is free The event is coordinated by the event provides an opportunity to talk tens of thousands of western toadlets, said Arrow Area Supervisor for BC and containers for carrying the toadlets Fish and Wildlife Compensation to biologists, understand the life cycle each not more than the size of a dime, Parks, Chris Price. “We need to ensure across the road will be provided. ProgramP.A.L.S (FWCP), with. support of the western toad, and learn about get squashed as they attempt their that it remains that way for generations Parking is limited and carpooling is from BC Parks, the Ministry PET OFof THEother speciesWEEK in the watershed – and of first migration from the shoreline of to come, and a key part in doing so is encouraged. For more information Forests, Lands and Natural Resource course to have lots of fun in the process, Summit Lake, across Highway 6, to ensuring that local communities know about the event visit fwcp.ca or call OperationsMeet (FLNRO), the Ministry Minny as there will be games and live music upland habitat. what we have here.” 250-354-6333. of Transportation and Infrastructure

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Hans Sparreboom has developed an aquaponic system that provides peppers, tomatoes, lettuce and kale. August 8, 2012 The Valley Voice ARTS/CULTURE 9 Valhalla Summer School of Music announces summer concert lineup submitted faculty from across Canada to gather continues with another week of The first concert of the week is the on Saturday, August 18 featuring For 15 years, the Valhalla Summer in Silverton and New Denver for one wondrous music. Check out the great Opening Concert on Monday, August students from VSSM, including Adult School of Music (VSSM) has been week of music making. Following lineup of concerts and talented artists 13. This concert features cellist Paul String Orchestra participants. There bringing music students and top-notch the Suzuki Valhalla Institute, VSSM from August 13 to 18. Van der Sloot, accompanied by pianist will be a concert at 4 pm as well as an Susanne Ruberg Gordon. Van der Sloot evening concert at 7 pm. Summer music at the Cedar Creek Café in Winlaw started studying cello at seven years of All concerts will be held at the submitted Here are some of the performers and recorded with Sarah McLachlan, age with John Kadz at the Mount Silverton Memorial Hall at 7 pm, This summer is finding a wide range showing up in the weeks ahead. Delerium, Ginger (former Grapes Of Royal Conservatory. He has won plus an additional afternoon concert of great music showing up in Winlaw. On On August 9, guitarist Sean Ashby Wrath),and many more. many awards and scholarships ranging on Friday at 4 pm. Admission is by any given night through August, drop by is featured. As one of North America’s The next night, August 10, sees from local festivals to provincial and donation and proceeds go towards and see who shows up to entertain. go-to guitarists, Sean Ashby has played the three-piece group Willy Blizzard national competitions. Praised for his providing quality fine arts programs dropping by. The group’s music has been sound and colourful interpretations, in the community. We hope to see described as “truly gorgeous Canadiana” Van der Sloot has attracted many with everyone at the concerts! and singer/songwriter John Hough has his playing. been called the “smoothest baritone west Also performing is violinist Sheila of the Rockies.” Jaffe, accompanied by Lars Espen Support the On August 13, Wax Mannequin Rosness. Jaffe was raised in south returns to the area, promoting his new Florida, where she began musical Valley Voice CD, No Way Home. studies with her parents, who are both Drop by on August 21 and you’ll professional cellists. Don’t miss these with a voluntary find the Murder Mouse Blues Band talented artists as they perform works subscription hanging out in the house sharing their composed by Elgar, Piazzolla, Franck, tunes. This Australian Blues and Roots and Saint-Saens. Only $10-$30 Band has been gaining rave reviews on The VSSM Faculty Concert their most recent tour. happens on Wednesday, August Send Cheque or Money Order to: Drop by Winlaw if you want to find 15 featuring the talented and The Valley Voice The saxophonist for Gabriel Palatchi’s incredible Latin swing band helped make for a hot out some of the other great music that is accomplished VSSM faculty. The Box 70 evening at the Cedar Creek Café recently. passing through the area. concert will feature instructors in a New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 varied program featuring solo and chamber music works. At the Hidden Garden Gallery... On Friday, August 17, VSSM submitted and immigrated with her family to In May 2010 Rabi’a fell in love alumni and violinist, Sarah Bleile The Science of ‘Reflections on Identity and Place,’ Canada in 1958. She is passionate about with a MIG welder and learned how will be performing works by weavings by Katharine Dickerson, her gardens and her art, and combines to use it. She named her first welding Wieniawski, Bach, Paganini and Slocan Lake will be shown at the Hidden Garden the two at the Artful Lodger, her home project ‘Huge and Foolish.’ It is a four Mozart, accompanied by Susanne Gallery from August 13 through 18. The on five acres on the in feet in diameter round sphere made up An Open House Ruberg Gordon. Bleile has been will be held at reception on Thursday, August 16, 7 to Winlaw. The gardens have become the of parts from industry, bikes, gears, playing violin since she was three 9 pm features music by Bo Conlan and stage for sculpted mosaics, carved rock buggies, wagon tools, kitchen things years old. She has participated in the Bosun Hall in New Denver Carol Street. and mosaics. and more. ‘Huge and Foolish’ is now Kiwanis Festival for many years and Thursday, August 9, 2012 This show is a woven diary of Rabi’a works with steel and a public sculpture on the main street in has won numerous awards including from 7:00 to 9:30 PM Katharine Dickerson’s experiences other metals, glass, mirrors, stone and downtown Castlegar. Another of her the Alberta Provincial Finals. studying, working and living with ceramics. Her pieces are inspired by public pieces, ‘Dancing My Self,’ a The final concerts are scheduled Presentation at 7:30 PM various cultures and includes pieces found objects and materials so there’s no 14-foot steel and mosaic piece, can be Presentations and Displays related to Maoris, Sami, Salish, and chance of duplicating, ever. She is self- seen in front of the railway museum in The 30th anniversary of • Water Quality Study – Reports on first and ancient Norwegian cultures as well as taught and loves falling off the deep end, Castlegar. second year of three year study a piece celebrating the Slocan Valley. learning a new medium – its materials The Hidden Garden Gallery, 803 MINE • Foreshore Fish and Wildlife Habitat Katharine’s current weaving and its tools. Her nearly favourite places Kildare Street, New Denver, is open 10 explores the visual narratives of symbols, in the city are scrap metal yards. am to 3 pm Monday through Saturday. TAILINGS Assessment Report including Foreshore Inventory Mapping and Aquatic Habitat Index the various symbols or motifs giving September 29, 2012 specific meaning to each piece related ‘Mine Tailings’ 30th anniversary • Invasive Species display and Boat Washing One Night 8 pm Station to each cultural group. The addition of submitted be too old to perform the work. Well, Advance Tickets Only • Introducing Imagine! Slocan Lake and the stripes relates to the colours and rhythms Where were you in ’82? If you we were right.” Lake Management Plan process of specific places. Katharine’s passion were here, you probably saw ‘Mine However, in 2009, Celesttina, A fundraiser for the and respect for these cultural textile Tailings’ in the new performance Hank and Ruby gathered in John Silverton Gallery Presented by the Slocan Lake traditions runs through these woven space at the Silverton Gallery. ‘Mine Norris’ living room to do a ‘reading’ $20 Stewardship Society ‘Reflections.’ Tailings,’ a self-scripted creation, of the script and everyone was pleased Katharine has been weaving for played to packed houses twice a week with the results. over 55 years. She retired after 30 that summer. So on September 29, there will years of teaching at the Alberta College The company – actors Ruby be a reader’s theatre presentation of of Art + Design, which gave her the Truly (producer), Celesttina Hart Mine Tailings as a fundraiser for the designation of Lecturer Emeritus. (musical director) and Hank Hastings; Silverton Gallery. Advance tickets Katharine has been researching Twining writer John Norris; technical director only go on sale September 1 at venues of the Pacific Rim Peoples for the past Howard Bearham; director Meredith in town. 40 years. Her work is included in the Woodward (Theatre Energy) – took “Don’t miss it because in another Canadian Art Bank, two provincial audiences on a journey of mirth and 15 years we will be in our 80s!” says collections, the Smithsonian Institute music recalling the Mining Boom Ruby. and private collections in Norway, Days of the Silvery Slocan. ‘Mine Japan, New Zealand, the United States Tailings’ would repeat its success the and Canada. She has woven numerous following summer. (Folks would drive WANTED large commissions and has written a up to Silverton Building Supplies book related to the commission process saying, “We came from Seattle for from both the artist’s and the patron’s the play. Where’s the theatre?” The TO BUY: standpoint. She currently spends her gallery didn’t even have a sign). Then CEDAR AND time in her home and weaving studio Celesttina moved to Nelson, John overlooking Rosebery Bay on Slocan got busy with Old Silverton and the PINE POLES Lake. company’s sizzle frizzled. ‘It’s all about Attitude’ steel figure In 1997, the company was invited John Shantz sculptures and brilliant glass pieces by by the Silverton Gallery to fill their • 250-308-7941 (cell) Rabi’a will be shown at the Hidden summer season. “Although we were Please contact: Gorman Garden Gallery August 20 through 25. 15 years older, we rallied, Celesttina A reception on Monday, August 20, 7 commuted, and Mine Tailings again Brothers Lumber Ltd. to 9 pm features Peter Kobalt and Rob filled the seats all summer long,” Moore singing golden oldies. recalls Ruby Truly. “Later, the cast 250-547-9296 Rabi’a was born in 1943 in Holland joked that in another 15 years we will 10 NAKUSP RODEO The Valley Voice August 8, 2012 1st Annual Nakusp Rodeo provides thrills and spills aplenty

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Timber and Log Structures Handcut traditional joinery with local wood since 2006 Steer wrestling was another event at the Nakusp Rodeo. joldhamfinehomes.com When You Want It Done Right... Contact Jesse Oldham PO Box 271 New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 Cell: (250) 551-2593 National Home Warranty Packages available with all new construction. J Oldham Holdings Inc. est 2005 Specializing in New Homes, Garages It was a good weekend for the bulls at the Nakusp Rodeo. Only one bull rider made the Carports, Shops and Sheds, Renos qualifying time of eight seconds. This cowboy was not him. savethehotsprings.org • St Leon Hot Springs Society Box 202, Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0 August 8, 2012 The Valley Voice KASLO JAZZ FEST 11 PHOTO CREDIT: ART JOYCE ART CREDIT: PHOTO JOYCE ART CREDIT: PHOTO PHOTO CREDIT: ART JOYCE ART CREDIT: PHOTO

Nelson’s Laura Landsberg hit the Kaslo Jazz Fest stage with a smooth set of pipes and a brand new CD to launch.

Taj Mahal took the Kaslo Jazz Fest audience deep into the roots of the blues Friday night, from the deep south to West Africa. PHOTO CREDIT: ART JOYCE ART CREDIT: PHOTO PHOTO CREDIT: ART JOYCE ART CREDIT: PHOTO

Gabriel Palatchi’s world-class Latin jazz band was definitely the high water mark for the Sunday program of the Kaslo Jazz Fest this year.

West Kootenay favourites Bessie and the Back Eddies put the swing back in roots and blues Five Alarm Funk had the joint fully funkified for the dancing fools Sunday night at this year’s Kaslo Jazz at Kaslo Jazz Fest Saturday afternoon. PHOTO CREDIT: ART JOYCE ART CREDIT: PHOTO

Karmalea Bundy’s feline face painting is a great example of the wonderful work of Yvonne Boyd, Grasshopper Lane Artworks (Argenta), face painter at Kaslo Jazz Fest. PHOTO CREDIT: ART JOYCE ART CREDIT: PHOTO

Kaslo Jazz Fest staffer and poet Peter McPhee tries on the cool with a little washtub bass workshop. 12 LIVING The Valley Voice August 8, 2012 Columbia Basin Trust releases 2012 Report to Residents submitted Report and 2012 Report to ‘Foundation for Growth,’ reflects initiatives and continuing to work million in 2009/10. CBT had a to deliver a record $18.2 million The CBT has announced Residents. CBT’s focus on strengthening collaboratively with residents deficit of $1.4 million, partly due in direct funding benefits to the the release of its 2011/12 Annual The theme of both reports, its foundation to better serve and communities around key to making more funds available region in 2011/12—60 per cent Basin residents. It is doing so issues,” said Garry Merkel, to deliver benefits in the Basin, more than in the previous year,” by working with partners and CBT Board Chair. “We’ve also and partly due to a decrease said Neil Muth, CBT President communities to build collective been identifying potential new in total revenues, which were and CEO. “We’re excited by a capacity, and by implementing roles and opportunities to work $22.9 million in 2011/12, down positive financial outlook moving solid systems that can address the with Basin communities, and from $29.5 million in 2010/11. into the new fiscal year and growth in CBT’s ability to deliver will further explore some of However, CBT’s earnings have beyond, and plan to deliver $20 benefits to the Basin. those opportunities and their increased over the past several million in benefits in 2012/13.” “Over the past year, we implications for CBT over the years, resulting in surpluses. As The Annual Report is significantly increased our ability coming year.” such, CBT is in a strong cash posted online at www.cbt.org/ to deliver benefits to the Basin In 2011/12, CBT returned position to fund future increases annualreport. Report to Residents by leveraging and expanding a record $18.2 million in direct to its delivery of benefits. is being distributed Basin-wide or our strategic partnerships, funding benefits to Basin “Due to deliberate and can be found at any CBT office or implementing new programs and communities, up from $11.2 prudent planning, we were able online at www.cbt.org/r2r. Two Winlaw men arrested after crime spree submitted by RCMP number of items from inside the The Slocan Lake RCMP remain anonymous, please call Police are recommending restaurant. Police are aware that requests anyone with information Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- charges of Assault, Mischief, the same two suspects may be regarding these offences to TIPS, or submit a tip securely Break and Enter, and Theft responsible for further offences contact the local detachment online through the BC Crime against two Winlaw men on the same evening. (250-358-2222). If you wish to Stoppers website. after a series of offences were committed in Winlaw on the Kaslo water system update evening of July 19. The men were by Jan McMurray was set up the day after the dam deliver plans on Wednesday, arrested, and then released from Public Works Foreman was taken out at the end of June August 8. custody on a promise to appear Glen Walker provided an update was no longer practical. When asked how the in Nelson court on September 20. on Kaslo’s water system at the Urban Systems has system would be funded, CAO On the night in question, August 2 Development Services determined that the best Rae Sawyer replied that the the two suspects were first Committee meeting. location for the new dam is Village would be applying for reported to have instigated an A temporary intake has the same location as the old provincial Disaster Financial altercation near the Mini-Mart been established above the old one. However, it will be quite a Assistance. She explained that with three people visiting the dam site. Due to low water flows different style of dam, allowing the application cannot be made area. During the altercation, one in the bottom portion of Kemp debris to flow right over it. until all invoices for the project male and one female reported Creek, the temporary intake that Urban Systems is expected to are in. being assaulted and having their vehicle damaged. The two Brigitte Desbois featured at Studio Connexion suspects allegedly attacked the She has been in Nelson since exhibition at the Kootenay visiting male driver in his vehicle submitted Nelson’s Brigitte Desbois 2007 and finds this beautiful Gallery of Art in Castlegar. while bending back the driver’s will be showing her new series of region an infinite source of Studio Connexion Gallery side door, causing significant paintings at the Studio Connexion inspiration. Brigitte is an active is located in downtown Nakusp damage. The same two suspects Gallery in Nakusp this August. member of the Federation of at 203 Fifth Avenue and is open are then believed to have broken The new series, ‘From Nelson Canadian Artists. She has proven from Tuesday to Saturday from into Sleep is for Sissies. After to Nakusp,’ is on display from her talent recently by being 11 am to 4 pm. Brigitte Desbois’ damaging the building while August 7 to 25. one of the ten artists to be part ‘From Nelson to Nakusp’ is breaking in, the culprits stole a Brigitte was born in Montréal of the ‘Language of Drawing’ featured August 7-25. and grew up in England and France. She developed a love for traveling and was especially attracted to all forms of culture. As a teenager in Paris, she spent many many hours at the Musée des Impressionnistes and at the Musée d’Art Moderne. She returned to Québec at 18, and earned her living by doing paintings on silk. She also studied painting with oils at the Atelier Michel Ange in Québec City. After 10 years in Calgary, she returned to Montréal to study Fine Arts at the Ecole Mission Renaissance. ‘Clouds on Summit Lake,’ by Brigitte Desbois. August 8, 2012 The Valley Voice VISITOR INFORMATION 13 14 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice August 8, 2012 New post-apocalyptic novel out by Nelson author submitted portrays a planet devastated by book: “With references to ecological Jaros books were flying below the the very first page. (Debbie Wiley “Stunning.” That’s what The rising temperatures; drought; despoliation and oil as a precious radar of mainstream media. But the Book Reviews) Big Thrill magazine calls Carry the extreme weather; fundamentalist commodity, Jaros’s novel has a blogosphere caught on fast with “I strongly recommend it Flame by James Jaros, the pen name religious dogma; desertification of noticeable Mad Max vibe, replete intense praise for Burn Down the for fans of Stephen Kings’ The of four-time national Emmy-award much of the US; wars over food with quirky characters and nonstop Sky, the first book in the series: Burn“ Stand, the Mad Max films, Cormac winning investigative reporter Mark and water; and the emergence of action. Tense, terse prose suits the Down the Sky is one of those books I McCarthy’s The Road, or Margaret Nykanen of Nelson. new, ferociously lethal diseases. setting and carries the story nimbly could not stop reading…the searing Atwood’s Oryx and Crake.” (The Publishers Weekly, the most The book is a sharp wake-up call, along.” heat of the wastelands, the never Alternative) influential magazine of the book rendered with the persuasiveness of Nykanen’s books have been ending drive of the characters, the “Takes the idea of the post- industry, also issued a glowing fiction grounded in the hard science translated into seven languages, amazing spirit of Ananda flung me apocalyptic men’s adventure tale and review of Carry the Flame, calling of hard times. including Russian, Chinese, French, into Jaros’s world…I found myself turns it on its head, with the simple the novel “gutsy.” After calling Carry the Flame and Italian. His environmental shouting out loud…It was one of idea that it focuses on female leads… Nykanen drew on his extensive “stunning,” The Big Thrill, suspense novel, Primitive, was the most thrilling scenes I’ve ever With truly stand-out moments, Burn journalistic background exposing published by the International a #1 Kindle bestseller, and his read. Ever.” (Amanda Makepeace, Down the Sky never falters.” (Bruce environmental abuse to write his Thriller Writers organization, added dark psychological thriller, The Imagination Run Amok) Grossman of Bookgasm.com). third riveting climate change thriller. the following: “In the context of Bone Parade, was a bestseller in “James Jaros does a phenomenal Although Carry the Flame is Carry the Flame depicts Earth the current drought, James Jaros Germany. job with world building in Burn the second book in the Jaros series, in the latter part of this century. is beginning to sound downright Until the reviews in Publishers Down the Sky…an edgy, dark thriller it can be read and understood as a The edgy novel is the second book prophetic...Before you pick up this Weekly and The Big Thrill, the that keeps the reader engaged from stand-alone novel. in a Jaros series published by book, pack a survival kit, you’re not HarperCollins. Carry the Flame going anywhere until it’s done...The Margo Talbot and Warren MacDonald to present ‘The plot hurtles along and the characters Smokey Creek Salvage transform, many coming of age Connection: Two People; two journeys. One Solution’ 24 HR TOWING with blood on their hands. James New & Used Auto Parts, Back Hoe Work, submitted present an interactive workshop for be held at Hall from 7 Certified Welding & Repairs, Vehicle Removal Jaros’ writing is literate, thought What is it about our wild places all ages. This unique opportunity to to 8 pm and admission will be by WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS provoking, and detailed.” that connect us with who we are, and listen to two exceptional speakers donation. Proceeds will go to a new 359-7815 ; 1-877-376-6539 Publishers Weekly also had 3453 YEATMAN RD, SOUTH SLOCAN who we can be? talk about overcoming experiences Jackrabbits Nordic Ski program that more to say about the latest Jaros Wilderness inspires one man of trauma with a connection to is anticipated to start this winter. to reclaim his life after a horrific nature will be an event you won’t To read more about Margo accident results in the loss of both want to miss. Geared toward a Talbot and Warren MacDonald, visit legs, and a woman to give up a life of younger audience, the evening will their websites at www.margotalbot. drugs and crime. This is their story... be appropriate for the whole family com and www.warren-macdonald. On Thursday, August 16, and will be engaging to a wide com. For info about this event, or world renowned climbers and audience. to let us know you’re planning to authors Margo Talbot and Warren Hosted by Slocan Valley attend, call Slocan Valley Rec at MacDonald are teaming up to Recreation, ‘The Connection’ will 226-0008. Annual local art show coming up at the Silverton Gallery The ‘Grass Roots and Sprouts’ on Thursday, August 16 at 7 pm, refreshments are provided. group art exhibition will be showing and features musical entertainment It is not too late to submit an art August 14-26 at the Silverton by Silverton’s talented Matt Fry. piece. Submissions are open until Gallery. With 20 artists and their guests, drop off date, August 12. Please call This unjuried collection of Grass Roots openings are always Andrea at 250-358-2518. Gallery creations from Slocan Valley and exciting. Everyone enjoys viewing hours are 2-6 pm. Note: Gallery will Nakusp artists has become an annual one another’s latest artwork, and be closed on Sunday, August 19. event. This year, there are offerings in several mediums including painting, New hospice society for Kaslo and Area D drawing, sculpture, ceramics and submitted volunteer, please call Emily at 250- mosaics from over 20 local artists. Kaslo and Area Hospice has 353-2600 for more information. Says curator Andrea Saba: supported the community for In the near future, the new “Most of the artists this year are many years under the governance Hospice Society of North Kootenay professional, although we have some of Nelson and District Hospice Lake will begin a membership lovely amateur works as well.” Society (NDHS). It is now in a and fundraising drive. Support And that is the idea behind the time of transition as it moves to for this very important work in ‘Grass Roots and Sprouts’ show: to self-governance as the non-profit our community will be much mix it up, and have a big community Hospice Society of North Kootenay appreciated. art celebration. Lake (HSNKL). Hospice is an international The opening event this year is The new society will soon be term used for organizations that ready to offer its services to the provide compassionate, supportive public. For the time being, requests services to assist individuals in for hospice support from local their last stages of life. Hospice volunteers can be made through groups and their volunteers strive • Concrete finishing, NDHS by calling 250-353-2299. to promote dignity, quality of life, decorative stamping, Training for new volunteers social, emotional, and other types will be offered this fall and again of support to clients and their loved staining in the spring of 2013. If you are ones during palliative care and the • Custom concrete considering becoming a hospice bereavement period. countertops • Sinks and bathtubs Pirate Day returns to the SS Moyie submitted Be ye Jack or Lassie thar • Fireplace hearths and Calling all pirates and scallywags be adventure and booty fer the mantels for the third annual Pirate Day on the plunderin’ it do! • Garden tables SS Moyie Sternwheeler in Kaslo on Admission is $7.50 for adults, Friday, August 10 from 9 am to 4 $18 for a family, $5.30 for children Creative concrete pm. The real piratin’ begins at 11. (6-12). Wee sprogs under 5 be free! Thar be great grand piratical All pirates under 15 must be in the solutions for your games, treasure hunts, gold pannin’ company of parenting scoundrels or home and business. and all manner of swashbuckling guardians! and fun events. Arrrr, thar even be If ye seeks more knowladge Patrick Baird prize for the best garbed buccaneer! call 250-353-2525 or visit www. 250-354-8562 If ye be new to the piratical lingo facebook.com/SSMoyiePirateDay thar be a primer what’s to set yer for a chance to win a great and grand www.elementconcrete.ca tongue straight! piratical booty! August 8, 2012 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 15 Call for committee members for ‘crown land for agriculture’ project submitted could be held in trust for the use of project through. organization was able to produce 11 Security Coordinator. “Unfortunately, Kaslo Food Security has been local farmers. The organization is now With the help of Selkirk student maps outlining arable, crown land we were unable to gain commitment working on a project to map, identify calling for people who are willing to Robyn Hicks and NKLCSS Office within Area D of the Regional District from a core group of people interested and hopefully acquire crown land that sit on a steering committee to see the Manager Heather Hamilton, the Central Kootenay. The organization in a group effort to secure land for also obtained information about the future farmers. Consequently, we have application process for leasing crown had to postpone our own applications land. until we have local support for a Only one parcel was identified as steering committee.” suitable. Located in Meadow Creek, The organization can act upon the parcel is about 100 acres but the this project for another year should lease requirements would limit the enough people come forward to assist application to accessing about 30 acres. and participate. However, after 2013, The land itself has a road, but would the organization will not pursue the need to be cleared. There are currently project. Anyone who would like to see no services for this parcel. It has been crown land secured for future farmers confirmed with government agents that and would be willing to work with the parcel is not currently leased. Kaslo Food Security to facilitate this, On June 18, the maps and please contact the Kaslo Food Hub at application details were presented to 20 250-353-7120. local residents. “Several residents were To view the maps, visit: www. interested in pursuing crown land for nklcss.org/food/maps. For a summary their own farming enterprises and we of the application process for leasing Edgewood-Inonoaklin Women’s Institute members present Jan Karrer, RN, of Edgewood Community Health Centre with a plaque to be hung in the Health were able to assist them in identifying crown land, follow the links for the Centre. The plaque briefly outlines the Edgewood-Inonoaklin Women’s Institute’s relationship with the Health Centre when it was a Red Cross Outpost Hospital, potential parcels that might meet their Food Security Project at www.nklcss. beginning with working for the hospital’s establishment in the now flooded Edgewood in 1947. EIWI continued to support the hospital in various ways for more needs,” said Aimee Watson, Food org. than 50 years, until it was turned over to the Interior Health Authority. L to R: Teresa Nesbitt, Rachel Eckert, Ella Spence, Jan Karrer, RN, Penelope Penner. The Slocan Valley Historical Society is pleased to Guitar Legend Sean Ashby at the Silverton Gallery August 19 offer two exciting workshops this summer as part of submitted half price entry to the evening concert! Check out the artist at www. their ongoing Village & Valley History project. Sean Ashby, a singer/ songwriter/ Contact Carla to register: 250-358-7198 seanashby.com or www.facebook.com/ guitarist/ producer now releasing his or [email protected]. seanashbymusic. Introduction to Archival Practice third solo album, Fantastico, is on a and continental tour, and will be appearing Managing Archival Photographs at the Silverton Gallery for one night on Sunday, August 19, 7:30, tickets $10 August 28th & 29th, 2012 at the door. He will also give a guitar at WE Graham Community School master class that same afternoon at 1:30. in Slocan, BC See end of article for details. Chances are, if you’ve had a These workshops are open to anyone with an interest radio on today you’ve heard his guitar in volunteering in local archives or in managing their playing. As one of North America’s own collections. go-to guitarists, Sean Ashby toured and recorded with Sarah McLachlan for 12 For more information please email: years. Based in Vancouver, Sean was [email protected] leader of the award-winning band Jack Tripper, as well as Ginger (the former This project is funded by Columbia Basin Trust and Grapes of Wrath), and is still playing the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance. with Delerium. While Ashby was McLachlan’s guitarist on the original Lilith Fair tour and on several albums, he received two 4 x platinum US discs and one diamond Canadian disc for studio and live CDs. He has appeared on the Grammy Awards twice, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno five times, SNL and David Letterman Silverton Gallery Presents three times, as well as other major TV shows. Sean’s guitar playing has appeared on CDs with sales in excess Guitar Great of 10 million copies worldwide... so far. Sean Ashby performs at the Silverton Gallery August 19 at 7:30 pm. Local guitarists will want On stage, Ashby uses six types of to sign up for his workshop that afternoon. Sean Ashby guitars, including his ‘lap steel,’ similar In concert to a dobro, which he plays with amazing skill. He describes his performance as a Sunday, August 19th “singer-songwriter, guitar-guy show,” and his musical style as “twang and slide 7:30 pm • $10 – heavy on the twang.” Sean is traveling solo, singing and playing with backing tracks of bass and drums, “recorded The Regional District of Central Kootenay thanks local com- Special Afternoon Guitar Master Class live, so they don’t sound like Karaoke.” munities, businesses and citizens for your support and help preregister : $15 by August 12 If you love guitar and the blues/ rock during recent emergency responses to flooding, sloughs and genres, Sean Ashby’s show is a must. landslides throughout the region. $20 after Sunday’s Master Class is open for all ages and levels of guitar students. The RDCK could not have responded effectively to the many • Participants Says Ashby “It’s a chance for people emergencies we experienced this spring and summer without to play in front of each other, talk the immense support and help received from volunteers with get half price about music, share ideas and take some Emergency Social Services, Search and Rescue, local commu- on ticket to pointers from an experienced pro – nities, businesses, the Provincial Government, the Red Cross, also talk about song writing and live the RCMP and other agencies and volunteers who stepped for- evening show! performance.” ward to work countless hours on behalf of their fellow citizens. This workshop is subsidized by the BC Arts Council, and costs only $15 contact: [email protected] / 250-358-7198 Our sincerest thanks and appreciation, if signed up by August 12. After that, Area Directors and Staff of the RDCK add $5. Special bonus: participants get Supported by the BC Arts Council 16 CLASSIFIED ADS The Valley Voice August 8, 2012 announcements THANK YOU TO THE COUPLE from Corner, CMH Mountain Store (Kuskanax – Evergreen Natural Foods, Frog Peak coming events THE CUP & SAUCER CAFE Kaslo who stopped to assist me after I Hotel), Cut Rite Meats, Gypsy Hollow, Café, Maple Leaf Store, Spruce Gum Gifts; NEW DENVER FRIDAY MARKETS SILVERTON is open 7 days a week. Try rolled my car over. Thank you for driving Leland Pub, Igloo Building Supply, Little from Castlegar - Biznet, Glade General happens in downtown New Denver every our Weekend Breakfast Special of Eggs me home and making sure I was OK. I Mountain Outdoor Gear, Marvin’s Small Store, Thrums Market, USCC Cultural Friday, June through September. 10 am Benny, Sat. & Sun., 8-1. apologize for not remembering your names, Motor Repair, Nakusp Bakery, Nakusp Interpretive Society; from South Slocan to 2 pm. Fresh local produce and artisans RIDESHARE cuts greenhouse gas but thank you so much. & District Museum, Nakusp Esso Centre, - Bill’s Heavy Duty, Dig Garden Centre, wares at this vibrant community event. emissions, saves $$$ and reduces traffic. - Kodi Bowman Nakusp General Store, Nakusp Golf Endless Adventure, Hlookoff Bulldozing [email protected]. Improved site options for North Slocan. THE FAMILY OF MILTON PARENT Club, Nakusp Home Hardware, Nakusp & Excavating, Hloofkoff Logging, Integra NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATIONS Visit: kootenayrideshare.com. wishes to thank everyone who helped and Rodeo, NAPA, Nick’s Place, North Nakusp Tire Auto Centre, Irene’s Beauty Salon, workshop with Dr. Lesley Beatson. Thurs., ROLLER SKATING/ROLLER gave support during our difficult time. Towing, Overwaitea, People’s Pharmacy, K-C Drilling & Blasting, Kootenay Savings Sept. 20, 2012 9 am-4 pm at the Seniors’ BLADING is happening at the arena in Special appreciation is also extended Saddle Mountain Dental Clinic, Shaggyz Credit Union, Little Big Fruit Stand, Hall in Nakusp. For more information and Silverton, 510 Hunter Street, Mondays to Pastor Hilary Bitten, pianist Marilyn Hair Care, Spicer’s Farm, Spiritwood, the Playmor Flowers, Playmor Power, Smokey to register visit www.basinreach.ca or call and Thursdays from 6 pm to 8 pm, $2 Massey, Valley Funeral Home and Ruby Hut, the Paddy Shack, Three Islands Resort, Creek Salvage, Snow Water Heli Skiing, 250-352-6786. per person. No skate rentals available. Cameron, who gave the eulogy. The Three Lions Pub, Touch of Fashion, Village Valhalla Powder Cats, V-H Contracting; RARTS (Rural Alternatives Research Everyone welcome. condolences, cards, donations, phone calls, of Nakusp, What’s Brewing on Broadway, Safeway (Nelson); from Salmo - Sutco & Training Society) AGM at the Vallican business opportunities assistance and support were most welcome. Wood Fire Pizza, Don & Jean Trego, John Contracting, Summit Truck Equipment, Whole Tuesday August 28 at 7pm. Usual UNEMPLOYED and thinking of starting We are so fortunate to live in this loving and Pazurik, Lloyd Dennis family; from New Harry & Leslie Verigin; from Vernon - AGM proceedings plus light refreshments. your own business? Community Futures caring community. Denver - Apple Tree Restaurant, Fat Frog Voets Kaffee, Shepherd family, Steven For more information email us at info@ offers the Self Employment grant, business - Families of Rosemarie, Leonard, Judy Restaurant, Garden Graces, Mountainberry, Hatt, Dan & Teresa McCrea, Jean & Dave VallicanWhole.com. loans, counselling and training in the Arrow and Doreen New Denver Home Hardware, New Market Sidnick; North West Duty Free (Idaho), SUMMER MUSIC AT THE CEDAR & Slocan Lakes area. For more info leave THREE ISLANDS RESORT would Foods, Nuru, Petro Canada, Raven’s Nest, Chris & Cheryl Teske (Idaho), Sloan family CREEK CAFE - Thurs., Aug. 9 - Sean a message at 265-3674 ext. 201 or email like to thank everyone who participated in Sanderella, Slocan Lake Golf Course, (Trail), Skomedal family (Kelowna), Kim Ashby; Fri., Aug.10 - Willie Blizzard; Mon., [email protected]. and contributed to the Walk/Run for Fun Valley Voice, Valhalla Inn, Valhalla Pure; & Sheena Young (Kamloops), Gary & Alice Aug.13- Wax Mannequin; Sat., Aug.18 - cards of thanks this year. Special thanks to the sponsors from Silverton - Silverton Building Hellard (Airdrie), Fedick family (Calgary), Pauline Lamb; Tues., Aug. 21- Murder Mouse THE SLOCAN VALLEY Grassroots and donors: from Nakusp - Anderson Supplies, the Cup and Saucer Café; from Ted Hellard (Calgary), Ted Hellard Blues Band. More info? 250-226-7355. Grammas thank the people who made our Automotive & Towing, Arrow Lakes Winlaw – Cedar Creek Café, Four Seasons (Calgary), Bob & Darlene Collington REFLECTIONS on Identity and Place, rummage sale a success – the generous News, Arrow Lakes Theatre, Dog Sense Greenhouse, Fomi’s Bakery, M-C Mini (Edmonton), Furutani family (Winnipeg), weavings by Katharine Dickerson, Aug. donations, the volunteers, the Winlaw Hall Boutique, Bon Marche Dollar Dollar, Box Excavating, Valley View Golf & Restaurant, and all other donors. 13-18, reception Thurs., Aug. 16, 7-9 pm people and many others. Thank you all! Lake Lumber, Broadway Deli, Carson’s Winlaw Mini Mart; from Crescent Valley with music by Bo Conlan and Carol Street. BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUTOMOTIVE • SMALL MOTORS • MACHINE SHOP Caribou Service 24 Hr Towing and Recovery (250) 265-3191 Auto Repairs & Tires and Auto Parts

5549 Frontage Road Burton, BC

• welding repairs • full service & repair • licenced technician • radiator Slocan Auto & COMPUTER repairs & service • mobile service BCAA Towing Truck Repairs available • fast, friendly service 24 hour towing P - Repairs 24 hour towing BCAA, Slocan, BC almer - Upgrades 1007 hwy 23, nakusp Nakusp 265-4406 355-2632 Computer - Consulting ph: 265-4577 S Microsoft Certified NAKUSP GLASS The Copper Nail Boat Shop Phone:ervices 355-2235 Systems Engineer The Kootenay’s Shipwright [email protected] 201 Broadway 250-355-0035 USED GOODS 265-3252 • Custom boat work The clear choice for • Marine mechanics The Donation Store • Rigging and repairs SALES & SERVICE all your glass needs! • Systems and electrical Main Street • New Denver www.woodenboatshop.ca Open 10 am - 2 pm • Monday - Saturday 98 - 1st Street, Nakusp • 265-4911 OPEN TUES - SAT (depending on available volunteers) CHAINSAWS TRIMMERS Help us help you • Stihl • Stihl EQUIPMENT RENTAL • Husqvarna • Husqvarna BREWING MOWERS SMALL ENGINES COLES RENTALS Even little ads get noticed • Husqvarna • Tecumseh HEATERS (PROPANE & ELECTRIC) Winlaw Brew-Op in the Valley Voice • Toro • Snapper • Honda PLATE TAMPERS, JUMPING JACKS, REBAR BENDER Wine & Beer Making Kits • Lawnboy • Briggs & Stratton JACKHAMMERS, HAMMER DRILLS, CONCRETE to satisfy all budgets! MIXERS, CONCRETE SAWS, TILECUTTERS, Take-Home Kits, or Brew it with Us! BLOCKCUTTERS, SCAFFOLDING, FLOOR SANDERS, Open 11:00 to 6:00 Tues. to Sat. NAILERS - ALL TYPES, LM ROTARY LAZER TRANSIT, 5972 Cedar Creek Road, Winlaw • 226-7328 JEWELRY HAIR GENERATORS, WATER PUMPS, COMPRESSORS, INSULATED TARPS, PRESSURE WASHERS, ROTO Jo’s Jewelry Ava’s TILLER, LAWN COMBER, AERATOR, PROPERTY PIN LOCATOR, GAS POST HOLE DIGGER, CONCRETE Custom Work and Repair in Hair Studio FLOOR GRINDER Silver and Gold, by Appointment OPEN YEAR-ROUND ...AND MUCH MORE! 358-2134 Specialty Coffees, Teas, 358-7769 PHONE 358-2632 Award-winning wines available for brewing New Denver, Goldsmith Jo-Anne Barclay 1-888-358-2632 • Open Every Day Far right entrance of the Wild Rose Restaurant in Rosebery Nakusp 265-4701 HEALTH • WELL-BEING • FITNESS • ENVIRONMENT RECYCLING MASSAGE THERAPIES Spectrum Home & Family Care Myofascial, Swedish, Lymphatic, Joint Play, Craniosacral, MOUNTAIN VALLEY STATION Visceral, Somatoemotion, Chakras, Nutrition etc. Helping you maintain YOUR lifesyle! MTA rates (Low income consideration) BOTTLE DEPOT also MSP, WCB, ICBC & care plans Free consultations Slocan City • 355-2245 Garth R. Hunter, R.M.T. in the West Kootenay Slocan Com. Srv. Bldg. 355-2222 (W & F) 250-265-3842 Open MON - SAT 9-5 250-358-2364 • Mobile & Office www.spectrumhomesupport.ca Your “Bottle Drive” Specialists Hand & Soul Wellness Centre Read the Nakusp Foot Care Larry Zaleski, D.C. Chiropractor Nursing care Mondays & Fridays - Silverton • Every other Wednesday in Winlaw or Nakusp Valley Voice for sore feet online! 250-265-3024 Sue Mistretta, M.A., CCC Counsellor/Expressive Arts 358-2177 www.handandsoul.ca www.valleyvoice.ca August 8, 2012 The Valley Voice CLASSIFIED ADS 17 IT’S ALL ABOUT “ATTITUDE” steel SILVERTON GALLERY: Just south for rent ($750 for 2-bdr main floor; $500 for one- Entrance stairs are on the back side of the figure sculptures and brilliant glass pieces of the Silverton Bridge. Grass Roots bdr suite) with shared entrance. Includes Fire Hall facing the side of the Gallery. SUITE FOR RENT – One mile from by Rabi’a Aug. 20-25, reception Mon., and Sprouts, annual group show with washer /dryer/woodstove. Only referenced, Same times: Monday 9-10:30 and Thursday Nakusp. On acreage. 3 bdr. Appliances. Aug. 20, 7-9 pm with Peter Kobalt and Rob regional artists. August 14-26. Opening employed applicants will be considered. afternoons 4-5:30. Open to all levels - a flow Available. $750/month. 250-575-8867 or Moore singing golden oldies. The Hidden with music, Thurs., Aug. 16, 7 pm. CKCA [email protected]. class unlike any other. Come and rejuvenate 250-860-8895. Garden Gallery, 803 Kildare St, New funded. Sean Ashby, legendary guitarist for sale yourself! 3 BDR DOUBLEWIDE in Silverton. Denver open 10 to 3 pm Monday- Saturday. (www.seanashby.com): Sun., Aug. 19, notice Wood heat. NS, NP, very clean. $750/ 1972 PARAMOUNT 2-bdr trailer (12’ x OPEN HOUSE at the Hills Fire Hall & Concert 7:30, $10. Afternoon Master Class month. 250-358-2888, 250-402-6043, 60’) with an 8’ x 20’ addition, on other side FOR INFORMATION ON AA, NA, Community Hall, Hwy 6 Hills, Sun., Aug. $15 if registered by August 12, $20 after. 250-402-3864. deck (8’ x 10’). Building with electricity OA, ACOA OR ALANON MEETINGS 19, 3-5 pm. Come see the building and a Participants get concert tickets at half price. (10’ x 8’). Pacific Energy woodstove, contact in New Denver: 358-7904 or 358- 2 BDRM, 2 BATH HOUSE. $700. 250- slide show/photos of construction. Hosted Call 250-358-7198 to register. BC Arts dishwasher and washer/dryer included. 7158; Nakusp 265-4604; Kaslo 353-2658; 358-7701. by the Hills Recreation Society. Council funded. Chris Madsen, singer, Pad rental is $175 per month. Close to Slocan 355-2805; South Slocan 226-7705. WINLAW 3 BEDROOM newly renovated BACKYARD SALE - Sat., Aug.18, 10 songwriter from Vernon. August 25, 7:30, trail to Sandon, close to the lake – Denver wanted home, 2 bathrooms, 1500 sq. ft., appliances, am-2:30 pm. 511-11th Ave, New Denver. $10 www.chrismadsen.com Siding. $15,000 firm. Phone Sharon: 250- electric heat, beautiful view of Frog Peak. WANTED: RIDE TO VANCOUVER or Downsizing – household items, furniture, SLUGS EXOTIC BULB SALE at Garlic 358-2389. 40 minutes from Nelson, Castlegar, Trail. Victoria sometime in August. Ride back lamps, carpet, collectables/antiques. Fest, September 9. Candy Prince and Tres ALFALFA HAY FROM CRESTON – Landlord references, no indoor pets, no would be good too but not necessary. Have DON’T MISS the ‘reader’s theatre’ Chic Tulips; Tete a Tete Narcissus; Lady Dry 1st cut for feed or mulch. Pick-up in smoking. Available. $1200 plus deposit. drivers licence. Will share gas. Please call presentation of Mine Tailings. Sept. Killer Crocus; Chionodoxa; Fritillaria; and Hills, $8/bale. Delivered extra. 50 bales. 250-265-0168. Andrew Rhodes, 250-358-7985. Thanks! 29, 2012. A fundraiser for the Silverton many more. Big savings over catalogue Elvendal Farm 358-2660. WE’RE TIRED OF BEING RENTAL OR RENT TO OWN WANTED: Gallery. $20 Advance Tickets Only. On sale prices. Plan now for Fall planting. Proceeds health LANDLORDS. Are you tired of not 3 bdrm home Nakusp to Cherryville area, September 1. House opens at 7, come early to Kohan Garden. being able able to buy your own home? We THAI MASSAGE: fully-clothed preferable acreage. 780-266-3888. for the slide show, doors will be locked at 8. LIVE AT THE ROYAL in Nelson - have a 5bdr/3bathroom house in Silverton acupressure yoga massage. Donation/sliding SLOCAN LAKE ARENA SOCIETY is GABRIEL PALATCHI AT Advance tickets available at The Royal, with a spectacular view of the lake out the scale for housecalls. FELDENKRAIS looking for volunteers to sell tickets for the Cash RAVENCOURT- Join us for this Urban Legends, The Music Store, Sleep is front door. We live in Cranbrook and can’t Awareness Through Movement classes in Draw Raffle; Draw prizes; 1st prize $5,000, unique solo performance by this virtuoso for Sissies (Winlaw), or check our website take care of it from so far away. If you are Nakusp & Winlaw. Tyson Bartel 250-226- 2nd prize $2,500 and 3rd prize $1,500. Now Argentinian keyboard player. Latin/Jazz/ at liveattheroyal.com. Upcoming Shows interested in a rent to own, call us @ 250- 6826 [email protected] that the doors are re-opened and we have had Fusion/ and much more. Sat. Aug 25th this August: Big Sam’s Funky Nation, 417-9946. All terms are negotiable. YOGA HAS CHANGED LOCATION our first season please help us keep the winter 7:30 pm. Ravencourt B&B 4615 Passmore David Lindley, Cuff The Duke, Tommy 4 BDRM 2 BATH available September AGAIN FROM THE SILVERTON and summer arena activities for your enjoyment Upper Rd. Phone 250 226 7801. Castro! 1st. 508 6th Ave, New Denver. May be GALLERY EXHIBITION ROOM to at an affordable cost. If you are interested to rented as is ($1150), or 2 separate suites upstairs at the Fire Hall in Silverton. volunteer please call 250-358-2717. BUSINESS DIRECTORY CONSTRUCTION • HOME • GARDEN COMPLETE SALES HALL LUMBER SERVICE AND & BUILDING SUPPLIES INSTALLATION Open Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 10 am to 5 pm YOUR VALLEY COMFORT AND BLAZE KING DEALER • Registered Septic System PHONE 250-269-0043 SPECIALIZING IN WOOD/ELECTRIC, WOOD/OIL AND designer and installer • Find us at 280 Lower Inonoaklin Rd. WOOD/GAS COMBINATION FURNACES • Ready Mix Concrete • Edgewood, BC Certified • Insured • Lock Blocks • Drain Rock • • Road Crush • Sand & Gravel • KF PowerVac • Dump Trucks • Excavator • Duct Cleaning & Duct Sanitizing • Crusher • Coloured Concrete • • Site Preparation • Slocan City, BC • (250) 355-0088 Local: 355-2485 • Toll-free: 1-888-652-0088 Indoor Garden website: www.kootenayfurnace.com email: [email protected] Box 1001, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R0 email: [email protected] Ph. 265-4615 • [email protected] Supplies HARDWOOD Castlegar FLOORS ONLY 250-304-2911 100% CANADIAN FLOORING 1730 Hwy 3, Selkirk Spring Building AT WHOLESALE [email protected] Prefinished, antique R. Oak - Maple 3 ¼ x ¾ $4.59/sf pallet – Import Eng Read the Prefinished $3.99/sf pallet Valley Voice Bamboo – Cork from $2.99/sf Safety, Service, Satisfaction Glue Down online! Installation and maintenance AT JUAN’S – 1503 Hwy 3A Thrums www.valleyvoice.ca [email protected] 250-399-6377 Mon-Sat 8:30 am-5 pm Ted’s New & ReNew Jim Pownall & Co. Residential & Commercial Projects LOG & TIMBER FRAME HOMES Journeyman Floorcovering Installer carpet • lino • hardwood • cork • laminate • tile New Denver • BC Property Maintenance & Management 250-358-2566 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning [email protected] Phone 250-265-6809 Simon Bamber AScT ROWP FOR ALL YOUR Excavating and Dump Truck Civil Technology Consultant & PROPANE NEEDS Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Service • Septic systems • Water systems 365-9958 • Subdivisions • Land Development 1-800-471-5630 • Project Management (1) 250-265-1767 Your local bulk dealer & service centre • Site Inspection [email protected] • Drafting www.bambertech.com Fine Custom Home Highland Construction Creek Contracting ltd • Doors & Windows of CGL and WCB covered Nakusp Pete Schwartz ACCOMMODATIONS All Types 250-358-2199 • c. 250-354-3151 • Overhead Doors (250)505-0794 [email protected] • Sales, Installation & www.thelasthousestanding.com servingRedi-Mix the Kootenays since 1973 Service Edgewood • Nakusp • Trout Lake • Kaslo J.C. Roofing Company For all your roofing needs DAVID WEATHERHEAD Crescent Bay Serving the Arrow and Slocan Lakes 872 Hwy 6, Nakusp Construction Ltd. 16 years of professional installations DON TILDEN WCB • All work fully guaranteed Eric Waterfield — Septic Planning/Installation We also install Soffit and Vinyl Siding 250-265-4311 (ph) Nakusp, BC • Ph. 250 265-3747 • Fx. 250 265-3431 Even little ads get noticed 250-265-3799 For your free estimate, Call • Email [email protected] Curtis Roe at 250-265-9087 250-265-3468 (fax) in the Valley Voice 18 CLASSIFIED ADS The Valley Voice August 8, 2012 obituary with special interest in acting as a consultant NEW DENVER BUILDING LOTS for his granddaughter at Teck Cominco right For Sale - Three adjacent building lots up until a month before passing. (each 50 feet by 110 feet) for sale in New Ken was an adoring husband, father, Denver (Kootenay and 7th) $77,000 each grandfather and great-grandfather, and spent or $220,000 for all. Preference given for many years on the golf course with his wife selling together. Geoff 403-289-0730 Nonie and hunting, fishing and camping [email protected]. with his family. He was pre-deceased by services his wife Nonie in February of 2012, and RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL his two brothers Snookie and Bill. Ken is SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: “Serving survived by his son Ken (Carol), daughters the Valley” 7 days/wk, 24-hr. All-Around Kerry (Mario), Julie (Lee), grandchildren Septic Services, Don Brown (250) 354- Kerry (Jessie), Ed (Tanya), Tannice (Sean), 3644, emergency 352-5676. Bob (Samantha), Jacqueline (Jason), Judd, ROGAN ELECTRIC Residential, great-grandchildren Bradley, Brett, Logan, commercial, industrial wiring. Local Keira, Bryton, Tristan and Devon, sisters, references available. All work guaranteed. Esther (Hap) and Joan (Erwin). “We get the job done.” 353-9638. KENNETH WALTER GORDON was He will be greatly missed by his family PETER’S WINDOWS & DOORS – Sales born on October 23, 1931 in the Slocan and friends. and installations. Energy efficient vinyl and Community Hospital. Ken married the real estate wood windows. Renovations/upgrades of love of his life, Winona Marie Edwardson, PROPERTY FOR SALE - .52 acre, wooden and metal windows and doors. on March 25, 1953, and to this union were fully serviced, top soil and equipment Peter Demoskoff 250-399-0079. born three children: Kenneth Walter Jr., for construction available. 530 Fifth St., GERRY CONWAY – Journeyman Kerry Lou and Julie Anne. Rosebery. Property borders Rosebery carpenter/builder. 250-265-3163. Ken attended school in Silverton and Provincial Park. Temporary living quarters KODIAK TREE SERVICE: Tree New Denver, where he graduated from in place. Asking $94,900. See listings at removal, pruning, risk assessments, fire Lucerne School. He was very active in www.briandeobaldhomes.ca/listings. Call safety projects, chipping, stump grinding. all aspects of outdoor sports, including Ron 250-358-2389 or Brian 778-206-0077. Fully insured/certified. Free estimates hunting, fishing golf, curling and hockey, 250-365-6664. and was best known for his pitching ability Slocan valley recreation during his baseball years as a member of his POKER FLOAT CANCELLED due to community team. high water levels Ken spent his whole career in the Fall Leisure Guide out end of August. Moonbow, Taeko and Charlene at the Polka Dot Party at Slocan Lake Dance Camp, held July mining industry working in most of the Call 226-0008 for info 26-29 in New Denver. About 70 people, many of them single, attended many of the 31 workshops local mines in the area and as far north as offered over the four days of the Slocan Lake Dance Camp. Many more attended the three evening Pine Point in the Northwest Territory. The Next Valley Voice dances. Sixty dancers sat down to a catered dinner on Saturday night followed by a performance majority of Ken’s career was in the milling HOUSE & 33 ACRES for sale. For Deadline: by the instructors, complete with sparkling gowns and lifts… a highlight of the event. The dancers and processing aspect of mining, and he came from as far away as Toronto and Pembertom but most came from around the East and West information go to www.33acres.ca or call August 17, 2012 continued to consult after his retirement Bob and Myrna at 250-358-2426. Kootenays and Boundary Region. Visit www.slocanlakedancecamp.ca for more photos. BUSINESS DIRECTORY RESTAURANT/BAKERY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BAKERY Lemon Creek Shirley Kosiancic ick’s Lodge & Campground REALTOR® N Year-round facility lace Licensed Restaurant Mountainview Realty Ltd. P Open Wed - Sun 412 Broadway St. Nakusp, BC V0G 1S0 SUMMER HOURS 5 PM - 8 PM Bus 250-265-2111 Fax 250-265-3842 100% organic sourdough 8 am - 10 PM Reservations: 1-877-970-8090 Cell 250-265-8040 [email protected] • www.century21nakusp.com bread baked in a 7 DAYS A WEEK! QUALITY PIZZA anytime! The Cup and traditional wood-fired 265-4880 Saucer Café bread oven Available at Rutabaga’s, New Denver • Slocan Village Air Conditioned Monday - Saturday 8:00-4:00 Non-Smoking Market, Slocan • Gaia Tree, Winlaw • Slocan Valley Co-op, Soup, Stews, Meat Pies, Treats and Great Coffee Slocan Park • Evergreen Natural Foods, Crescent Valley 93-5th Ave. Nakusp Silverton, BC • 358-2267 250-226-7970 The Apple Tree Rory’s on Main Sandwich Shop Licensed Restaurant • New Denver Soup, Sandwiches & Desserts RECREATION Check out www.rorysonmain.com for our 358-2691 weekly specials, menu, hours & contact info Mon. - Fri. 7 A.M. - 4 P.M. Your Slocan Valley Specialist For Reservations: 250-358-2449 Sat. 11 A.M. - 4 P.M. Passmore Laboratory Ltd. GROCERY • HEALTH FOOD Water Testing • Flow Measurements THE RIDE SAYS IT ALL CAEAL certified to test drinking water Ph: 359-7111 Fax: 359-7587 We’re in the Valley at: 1-250-226-7339 Re-AwakeningHealth Centre Slocan Village Market www.playmorpower.com • Health Products, healing sessions Groceries, fresh produce, fresh meat, Jennifer & Tony Yeow [email protected] • New Age cards & books Agency Liquor, organic foods, • Sensual products ¶ in-store deli, in-store bakery. ¶ ¶ For all your ¶ ¶ Open 7 days/week, 9 am - 8 pm 320 Broadway St. Nakusp 2 6 5 - 3 1 8 8 Playmor Junction Hwy 6 & 3A Slocan, BC • ph:355-2211 • fax: 355-2216 insurance 1043 Playmor HUB needs New Market Foods Legendary Meats INTERNATIONAL 265-3631 518 6th Ave • New Denver Barton INSURANCE 250-358-2270 Fax: 250-358-2290 1-800-665-6010 email: [email protected] Custom Cutting & Sausage BROKERS For same day delivery in the New Denver Making, Curing & Smoking of www.jonesboysboats.com Silverton area, call, email or fax by 2:00 pm Bacons & Hams Ainsworth, British Columbia Our hours are 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Mobile BBQ Services & Hog CLOTHING HALLS 4080 Hwy 31 N Roaster Rentals Call: 1-877-552-6287 Men’s & Ladies Clothing MEMORIAL (250) 353-2550 Fax (250) 353-2911 • Christmas Tree Sales • HALL Natural Food Store www.legendarymeats.ca 422 Front Street • Kaslo, BC Phone/Fax: 250-226-7803 The Clothes Hanger Weddings, Parties, Reunions, 2826 Hwy 6 • Slocan Park Concerts, Funerals, Meetings 1-250-353-2594 400 Front St • Kaslo • 250-353-9688 To book call Sue: 250-358-2711 HARBERCRAFT August 8, 2012 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 19 Big John Bates plays the Royal August 16 submitted Death Valley” while the Music town stories, trials and tribulations. two critically acclaimed albums. featured on Battlestar Galactica, Big John Bates is coming to the Examiner at CMW Festival in No-depression lyrics and soulful He then sharpened his Gretsch with A&E; Discovery Channel; Bizarre Royal in Nelson August 16 on the Toronto saw Brandy Bones as screams infect Brandy Bones’ voice Big John Bates & the Voodoo Dollz, Magazine; Tattooage; and has final leg of the Headless Fowl Tour “shining in all her sultry, gothic while Bates’ growl combines with chiseling out a 10-year career with played for thousands at festivals – a tour that was kicked off crossing temptress glory. She is the true accordion, cello and doom-wop a sexy caravan of misfits, playing across Europe and North America the country with Indiana’s Murder master of her massive bass, using piano to shake the ghosts out of the well over a thousand shows across while his songs have shown up in By Death. it as not only a tool to make music woodwork. Or as the band puts it, North America & Europe. He’s been dozens of movies and TV shows. Vancouver’s Georgia Straight but as an instrument of seduction.” “It’s like being serenaded with a reported “the Gretsch-slinging Big John Bates has revitalized rusty hammer because we don’t just frontman drags his throwback roots his band with a gritty infusion of play from the heart, we tear it out by music through the dark heart of electrified western guitar into small the roots.” Producer Robert Ferbrache (16 Public invited to Nelson-Creston Greens AGM Horsepower, Woven Hand, Slim Cessna) gives the album a sweet submitted Glacier Resort. Provincial Green and sour feel from the depths of The Nelson-Creston Greens will Party energy critic, Michael Jessen, his aptly named Absinthe Studios. announce their candidate for the will outline the party’s opposition After two years of non-stop touring, May 2013 election at the AGM on to the pipeline project and put the band has finally been completed August 19, 3-5 pm at the Lakeside forward an alternative vision which with long-time friend JT Massacre Park Rotary Shelter in Nelson. will create more jobs in BC. An (Real Makenzies) on drums and “Local Greens are excited to energy consultant and researcher, trumpet and the debut of Khadijah have a strong candidate vying for Jessen is currently completing a on oompah tuba and organ. the West Kootenay riding. Due book on climate disruption. Kim Bates was the original singer for to low voter turnout in the 2009 Kratky of JumboWild will speak Annihilator and co-wrote their first Big John Bates is coming to the Royal in Nelson August 16 on the final leg of the Headless Fowl Tour. election, only 60 percent, Greens about the latest news regarding got only 7.2 percent of the vote. the proposed Jumbo Pass area Compare that with the 21.5 percent ski resort development. Kratky, ATTENTION to those impacted by overland that Colleen McCrory captured in a Selkirk College Instructor and flooding or landslides between the 2001 election when 75 percent long-time Kootenay Mountaineering of registered voters came out to Club member, has made numerous April 23 to July 18, 2012 the polls. We believe our candidate presentations against the proposed can win over many of the voters resort in an effort to keep Jumbo Those impacted by recent flooding or landslide events may be eligible for financial support underBritish who didn’t come out in 2009,” said Wild. Columbia’s Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) Program. Mary Rathbone, member of the local Oscar Derkx and Malaika Assistance is available to qualifying homeowners, residential tenants (renters), small business owners, Green executive. “Elizabeth May is Horswill, who recently directed the showing what a big difference one Capitol Theatre production of The farmers, and charitable organizations that incurred more than $1,000 of uninsurable damage caused by person can make in Ottawa and now Pajama Games, will provide live flooding or landslide events that are situated within the Regional District of Central Kootenay. it is time to elect a strong Green musical entertainment. Assistance is limited to providing compensation for 80 per cent of eligible items that are considered es- voice to the BC legislature.” “Only Green Party members will sential to a home, livelihood or charitable service, for the portion of the claim that exceeds $1,000 to a The AGM will also feature be able to vote, but it is a free, public maximum claim of $300,000. Homeowner assistance is only available for a principal residence. Seasonal Candace Batycki, Nelson City event,” said Rathbone. “Everybody properties and secondary homes are not eligible. Councillor, and speakers on two is welcome.” of the hottest environmental topics For more information or if you To apply for financial assistance, individuals must complete and return an Application for Disaster Financial in the province – the proposed would like to help out, phone 250- Assistance. Application forms are available from the Emergency Management BC web site at: http://www. Enbridge Northern Gateway 352-7300 or email nelson.creston. pep.bc.ca/dfa_claims/dfa.html, Government Agent offices, most local government offices, Emergency pipeline and the proposed Jumbo [email protected]. Management BC regional offices, or by e-mailing the EMBC Recovery Office in Victoria at Pep.Funding@ Monashee Unit Crew raises $2,400 gov.bc.ca or calling toll-free at 1-888-257-4777. submitted and to inspire through adventure. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to: Ministry of Justice The sixth annual Fire Fighters The foundation facilitates this by Emergency Management BC Hard Labour Auction concluded hosting an adventure camp for PO Box 9201 Stn Prov Govt July 14, raising $2,400 for the Live paraplegics and quadriplegics every Victoria, BC V8W 9J1 it! Love it! Foundation. August in Whistler. In addition, they OR via Fax: 250-952-5542 The highest bidder was Sheryl have established bursaries to help OR via e-mail: [email protected] Hermansen from Revelstoke. people with spinal injuries afford Sheryl set 21 crewmembers to the equipment needed to participate Disaster Events Currently Declared Eligible for Assistance work for eight hours bucking, in sport. splitting and stacking wood at their The Live it! Love it! Foundation Below is a list of disaster events declared eligible for assistance, and their corresponding DFA application deadlines. property near Trout Lake. They also continues to accept donations Type or Event Date of Event Geographic Area (RD = Regional District) 90-day application deadline demolished a log cabin, re-built through the website at www. a woodshed and helped buck and liveitloveit.org. Overland April 23 - 27, City of Kimberley August 23, 2012 stack wood on other properties in Flooding 2012 Village of Kaslo the neighbourhood. The crew is RD of East Kootenay - Area E currently in Revelstoke working RD of Kootenay Boundary - Area E on fuel management projects and RD of Central Kootenay - Area A local bike trail maintenance. They Overland June 22, 2012 RD of East Kootenay October 7, 2012 completed the auction work during Flooding to July 2, 2012 RD of Central Kootenay a day off two weeks ago. RD of Kootenay Boundary The Live it! Love it! Foundation was created by Monashee Unit Crew (including all member municipalities) member Jeff Scott and former Initial Overland June 3 - 12, RD of Kootenay Boundary - Area E October 9, 2012 Attack firefighter Izzy Lynch after Flooding 2012 RD of Central Kootenay - Area A, B and C Jeff sustained a spinal cord injury RD of East Kootenay - Area F in 2010. Jeff spent a year in the Columbia Shuswap RD - Area A hospital recovering and exploring Town of Golden the limits of his transformed body. Town of Creston As a quadriplegic, Jeff has bungee- jumped, sit-skied, surfed, kayaked, Landslide July 12, 2012 Johnsons Landing and surrounding area October 11, 2012 dog sledded, played wheelchair Sheryl Hermansen’s winning bid at the Fire Fighters Overland July 17 - 18, RD of Central Kootenay - Areas E, F, H, I, J October 26, 2012 rugby and traveled across Canada Hard Labour Auction entitled her to put the 21-member Flooding 2012 RD of Kootenay Boundary - Area B promoting the Live it! Love it! Monashee Unit Crew to work for eight hours. They City of Castlegar Foundation. The Foundation’s bucked, split and stacked wood, demolished a log mandate is to get athletes with City of Trail cabin and re-built a shed at Hermansen and her City of Nelson new spinal injuries out and active, neighbours’ properties in Trout Lake. 20 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice August 8, 2012 Take the Columbia Basin Culture Tour — August 11-12 submitted demonstrations, new exhibitions and There are many participating If you head over the bridge at and drawings and oil paintings of Taking place August 11-12 from collections or meet people behind venues in the Slocan Valley, Nakusp Winlaw and follow the signs, you birds and other creatures. You will find 10 am to 5 pm, the Columbia Basin the scenes. To participate in the tour, area and Kaslo area. will reach the Artful Lodger. This Boujke working in her studio on figure Culture Tour provides an opportunity simply grab a map, your Culture Tour Slocan Valley is the home and artistic world of drawings in pen, ink and washes and to explore artists’ studios, museums, Directory and go! Tour brochures are In Slocan Park, full-time Rabi’a. You’ll find an eclectic variety on oil paintings of objects, birds and art galleries and heritage sites during available at tourist information centres professional studio potters, Lance Hall of art, all in an outdoor setting, with landscapes. this free, self-guided event. and participating venues. Visit the and Maureen McEwen of Stillpoint whimsical and functional art, mosaics Kaslo area Travel to studios and archives website at www.cbculturetour.com to Pottery, offer a wide range of quality on glass, mirror and rusty steel. It is an The studio of Shelley Ross is that aren’t normally open, see view full artist/venue profiles. high fired functional porcelain and experience not to be missed. located halfway between Mirror Lake stoneware and raku pottery, including Further north on Slocan River and Kaslo. Ross will be featuring a one-of-a-kind pieces. Road is Pamela Nagley Stevenson’s new body of watercolour work that Just a bit further along the highway studio gallery. Pamela’s functional she created following a summer of in Passmore is the studio/gallery of and ceremonial porcelain pots invite exploring and sketching images of printmaker, painter and collage artist use by hand, heart and spirit in daily the inland rainforests of the West Natasha Smith. In her latest series acts of offering, receiving, celebration Kootenays. of collage and encaustic paintings, and libation. In Kaslo, visit the Langham, home Natasha uses a primitive style to Nakusp area of the Japanese Canadian museum, investigate themes of fragility, growth Meet Barbara Maye at her studio a theatre, artist studios and a great and change. – a multi-media artist who regularly gallery space. During the Columbia Panama hats, harem pants, amazing jewelry, and the Before you reach Winlaw, you will rotates through drawing, painting, Basin Culture Tour, the Langham best “Boho Chic” decor in the Kootenays. find the pottery studio belonging to sculpture, printmaking, photography will be exhibiting the work of two See for yourself! Robin DuPont, a contemporary ceramic and portraiture of both people and Columbia Basin artists that have passed artist specializing in atmospheric fired pets. Barbara has invited several artists on: Phyllis Margolin and Mary Weiler. pottery. Primarily using wood as the from around the world to join her at her On Front Street, visit the Live Art fuel source to fire the work, he creates studio and create during the tour. Shop: part studio, part gallery and part beautiful and functional art through The Studio Connexion is a fine art boutique shop, featuring Kootenay purposing byproducts of the local forest gallery located in downtown Nakusp, made paintings, mixed media, pottery, industry. operated by Anne Elizabeth Beliveau, glass, textiles, carvings and jewellery. In Winlaw, MaMa Tea’s Herbs & that showcases Canadian visual artists. Kaslo author, mentor and writing Gifts offers unique gifts from nature This year for the Culture Tour, the coach, Holley Rubinski, joins the and are all handmade including custom Studio Connexion Gallery is proud to Culture Tour this year. Writers and made moccasins, dream catchers, herb exhibit the work of Brigitte Desbois. readers of all ages will enjoy talking angels and painted feathers. Owner Visit Debra Rushfeldt to see her with a published writer and looking at Theresa Lewis makes sun tea with body of work ‘Under Box Mountain,’ marked-up manuscript pages on their herbs from her gardens and will have which documents the unique and way to publication. a pitcher of it ready for you when you creative properties of her friends and Tucked away at the north end of arrive. neighbours in Crescent Bay in a series Kootenay Lake in the Lardeau Valley, of charcoal drawings. artist Deb Borsos continues to reflect in Original moody paintings inspired pastel the beauty of the West Kootenay by the Kootenay landscape and its area. Reproduced as cards and magnets, inhabitants are exhibited at Betty the artist’s original work is found in L. Fahlman’s studio-gallery. Works collections across BC, Canada and of acrylic on plastered board and internationally. watercolour on paper capture images Paige Toker Clay Creations is of domestic and wild animals which located on Cooper Creek road. Paige is Betty sees from her studio windows. a practicing artist and educator who has For a great dose of history, visit worked out of her home-based studio the Arrow Lakes Historical Society, for three years and for the Culture Tour, which has been operating for 24 years Paige will happily arrange a little clay and looks after historical data from all time for you. the towns, ghost towns, and drowned In Meadow Creek, you can towns on the Arrow Lakes including immerse yourself in local history at the Lardeau region, which includes the Lardeau Valley Museum. This Trout Lake, Ferguson and Camborne. historic building, once located in View the seven history books that the Gerrard, houses an interesting and Society has published and its archive varied collection of artefacts which collections including maps, registers, reflect the rich history of the the documents, newspapers and over 400 Lardeau Valley and area. taped interviews of the pioneers in For further information, call the the area. CKCA at 1-250-505-5505 or toll From her studio in Hills, Boukje free at 1-877-505-7355 or visit www. Elzinga will be featuring her portraits cbculturetour.com. The Columbia Basin Culture Tour is generously supported by Columbia Basin Trust funding. A ddington

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STUDIO CONNEXION GALLERY is pleased to announce J eremy CREDIT: PHOTO this season’s Art Exhibits

August 7 - 25: Brigitte DESBOIS Aug. 28 - Sept. 15: Patrizia MENTON Sept.18 - Oct. 6: Bryn STEVENSON GALLERY Stop by Pamela Nagley Stevenson’s studio Gallery Hours: 11 am to 4 pm Tuesday to Saturday in the Slocan Valley on the Columbia Basin 203 Fifth Avenue, Nakusp Culture Tour, August 11 and 12.