October 19, 2011 The Valley Voice 1

Volume 20, Number 21 October 19, 2011 Delivered to every home between Edgewood, Kaslo & South Slocan. Published bi-weekly. “Your independently owned regional community newspaper serving the Arrow Lakes, Slocan & North Kootenay Lake Valleys.” Announcing local government candidates for November 19 by Jan McMurray Watch for notification of an All Molly Leathwood), one former mayor Area K (Arrow Lakes) the board for two terms, from 2002 to By the time nominations closed Candidates meeting co-sponsored by and councillor (Jim Holland), and Lynda Incumbent Paul Peterson has been 2008, and did not seek re-election last last Friday for candidates running the Valley Voice and the Slocan District Beddow, Jill Braley, Mel Bryce and voted in by acclamation, so will serve term. Struck has sat on the board for four in the upcoming November 19 local Chamber of Commerce. Rob Lang. a fourth term. terms (12 years), since 1999. government elections, there was an Slocan Kul Nijjar of Kaslo Cable is School District 10 School District 8 impressive number of candidates in New All five existing members of Slocan organizing an All Candidates Meeting. Three incumbent trustees have been Incumbent trustees for the Slocan Denver, Slocan and Kaslo – and not council are in the running, along with Area D (North Kootenay Lake) acclaimed: Pattie Adam (central zone - Valley/Bonnington (Barbara Lindsay) enough in Nakusp and Silverton. three others. Incumbent of six years (two terms), Nakusp), Quinn DeCourcy (southern and Kaslo/Area D (Dawn Lang) have Both Nakusp and Silverton had to John Gates challenges incumbent Andy Shadrack, is being challenged in zone - Burton and Edgewood), and Carol both been elected by acclamation and extend the deadline for nominations Madeleine Perriere for the mayor’s this election by Ron Greenlaw. Bell (eastern zone - Lucerne). will both serve a second term. Lenora for councillors until Monday, October position. Gates sat as Slocan councillor Area H (Slocan Valley) There will be an election for the two Trenaman, incumbent trustee for 17 at 4 pm. The result is six councillor for six years (2002-2008), and Incumbent of three years (one term), trustee-at-large seats between Lora Lee Crawford Bay, East and North Shore candidates in Nakusp and four in unsuccessfully ran for mayor against Walter Popoff is being challenged by Brekke, Ganishka Silverfox-Dann and has also been acclaimed, but there will Silverton. Perriere in the last election. Will Parker. incumbent Judy Struck. Brekke sat on be elections for the remaining six seats. New Denver Glenda Zwer and Nick Verigin Eight people are in the running for are the two new people on the slate the four councillor positions, but only for councillors, along with incumbents one person threw in her hat for mayor. Hillary Elliott, Jean Patterson, Patricia Ann Bunka, who has served as a New McGreal and Jessica Lunn. Denver councillor for nine years (three Watch for notification of an All terms), is New Denver’s next mayor. She Candidates meeting co-sponsored by is the only member of the current council the Valley Voice and the Slocan District ricardo hubbs credit: photo who put her name in again. She fills Chamber of Commerce. some gargantuan shoes as Gary Wright, Nakusp the Village’s mayor of 22 years, retires Incumbent Mayor Karen Hamling is from politics. running for a third term as mayor, and is Running for the four councillor being challenged by Hans Suhr. positions are: Dennis Butler, Anita Two incumbent councillors, Len Dumins, Heather Fox, Jason Hartley, Heppner and Ulli Mueller, submitted David Hodsall, Wanda Palmer, Nadine their papers, along with D. Robert Raynolds, and Henning Von Krogh. Parkinson, by the first deadline of A huge crowd turned out for the Occupy Nelson rally, October 15, 2011. Watch for notification of an All Friday, October 14. By the end of the Candidates meeting co-sponsored by day Monday, October 17, three others Huge crowd turns out to Occupy Nelson the Valley Voice and the Slocan District had joined them: incumbent councillor by Timothy Schafer found its way to the streets of Nelson and and date but had no idea what to expect. Chamber of Commerce. Joseph Hughes, Tom Zeleznik and Guy Call it the thin edge of the wedge across Canada for a show of solidarity. “I had no idea of the number of Silverton Duchaine. of coming change, a social media It was that show of solidarity with people that would show,” Couch said. Two people are vying for mayor – The Nakusp and District Chamber movement phenomenon, or 99 percent of cities across Canada, and more than “We started with a couple of Facebook Carol Bell and Kathy Provan. Bell has of Commerce is organizing an All the world’s population getting it. 70 countries hosting occupy events on sites with over 420 members so we’re served as Silverton councillor for six Candidates Meeting for November 3 at 7 When the Occupy Nelson movement October 15, that a Nelson event was all pleased.” years (two terms). Provan has also sat pm at the arena auditorium. People with settled in front of City Hall on Saturday staged. “We also want to be able to Occupy Nelson started in the early as Silverton councillor in the past. She questions for the candidates are asked afternoon, around 700 people milled network with people locally and discuss afternoon outside City Hall. Couch, sat for a full term (2005-2008), then to email them to [email protected], fax about, raised placards with slogans and issues around Nelson and Canada that along with other speakers, spoke to the was re-elected in the 2008 election, but them to 250-265-3808, drop them off at heard speeches about how a very small affect us all,” said Herb Couch, organizer crowd that included students, children, resigned in May 2009. the Visitor InfoCentre or call 250-265- percentage of the world’s population of the event and a retired school teacher. union members and people from the There were just enough candidates 4234 by Thursday, October 27. reap a disproportionate amount of the “We don’t expect utopia will be here political left. for councillor after extending the Kaslo world’s wealth – while others have tomorrow but we know that the people The protest then paraded through nomination deadline, so they have all There are three mayor candidates significantly less. For most in Nelson will get together. There’ s a lot of hope the streets of Nelson before returning to been elected by acclamation. Incumbent and eight councillor candidates in Kaslo. and the West Kootenay, the situation is and a lot of inspiration among people City Hall. Nelson City Police maintained councillors Leah Main and Ross Johnson For mayor, voters will choose between not dire. Take a trip to an impoverished and we only see good things happening a presence during the demonstration with submitted their nomination papers by incumbent Greg Lay, former mayor country like Congo and you’ll see real in the future.” a few plain-clothed officers attending the first deadline of Friday, October Patrick Mackle and Teresa May. financial poverty. Similar to other marches all over the the event. 14. Jason Clarke and Christopher Love The slate of eight councillor But on Saturday, a protest that planet, Occupy Nelson used social media Although the loose-knit protest had stepped up for the second deadline of candidates includes three incumbents started four weeks ago in New York’s to get the message out. Couch set up a no real agenda, Couch was optimistic Monday, October 17. (Donna Cormie, Suzan Hewat and financial district – Occupy Wall Street – Facebook account with the place, time this was only the start.

The Valley Voice is a locally-owned independent newspaper 2 NEWS The Valley Voice October 19, 2011 Local festivals form association submitted Columbia Basin region. since 2009 with the goal in mind Three valley musical The association will facilitate of formalizing their association. mainstays are expected to marketing and promotion of I n c o r p o r a t e d u n d e r benefit from a new alliance set festivals and events in the region. the Societies Act of BC, the up recently to provide ongoing By working together, members KCFEA will enable participating support for cultural events. will be able to raise skill levels of organizations to have a united The Hills Garlic Festival, employees and volunteers while voice in issues of mutual Kaslo Jazz Festival, Nakusp developing and sharing best interest, facilitating effective Music Festival, Shambhala Music practices which will be especially communication and advocacy Festival (Salmo) and Starbelly helpful to new event organizers. with government and regulators Jam (Crawford Bay) have joined Potential members are in the development of strategies, to spearhead the formation of the organizations that sponsor a legislation and policies. Kootenay Columbia Festival and festival or event or other The first general meeting of Events Association. Recognizing individuals, organizations, the KCFEA was held October 16 the growing economic impact government agencies, or at the Hume Hotel. of special events, the new incorporated companies with More information about organization’s members will be an interest in supporting these the KCFEA and any upcoming stakeholders in the successful events. meetings is available by sending promotion and delivery of The five founding members an inquiry to KCFEA.info@ festivals and events within the have been working together gmail.com.

Proceeds of the Unity Music Festival, held by the Slocan Valley Cultural Alliance last August in Winlaw, went to the Whole School and WE Graham’s Valhalla Wilderness Program. Each school received $500. L to R: Felicity Gerwing, Slocan Valley Cultural Alliance; Pierre Kaufmann, principal of the Whole School, Sean Marechal, teacher, Valhalla Wilderness Program, and Chris Berger, Slocan Valley Cultural Alliance. Shambhala’s website wins best submitted Festival and Events Association Shambhala Music Festival since 2008. won the IFEA/Haas and T h e S h a m b h a l a Wilkerson Gold Pinnacle website (http://www. award for best event website at shambhalamusicfestival.com) the 56th annual International is a collaborative effort, with Festival and Events Association programming and support by (IFEA) Convention and Expo Andy Chute of Funktion Design in Fort Worth, Texas earlier (http://www.funktiondesign. this month. com/), graphic design by Rob “This prestigious awards Campbell, art by KSA graduate competition strives for the Meghan Hildebrand (http:// highest degree of excellence in www.meghanhildebrand. festival and event promotions com/), and content maintenance and operations, and in doing by Shambhala Social Media so, has raised the standards director, Britz Robins. and quality of the festivals and The Pinnacle Award is the events industry to new levels,” second international award the IFEA website read. Shambhala has received in Each award has a gold, 2011, following the best large silver and bronze level. event award won by the festival Shambhala has been a at the Breakspoll International member of the International Breakbeat Awards in March. October 19, 2011 The Valley Voice NEWS 3 Not business as usual in Kootenay Lake SD8 schools during teacher strike by Timothy Schafer the provincial bargaining agent for teaching staff or teacher assistants. The BCPSEA called on the BCTF achievement. Some teachers do this Students and their parents should local boards of education. In fact, However, the BCTF suspended to refrain from escalating their strike and through a phone call, some through not expect to receive formal report cards negotiations between the Province and their participation in talks following asked them to ensure that teachers will email, while others choose to write a or to attend parent-teacher conferences the BC Teacher’s Federation over Bill that proposal. provide report cards at the upcoming note and send it home to parents. this year as the teachers’ job action 28 (Public Education Flexibility and Straszak’s team submitted to the report card period. “Report cards are a “While we recognize that there will continues, says the region’s school Choice Act) have been suspended. BCTF a revised proposal that included critical communication for parents and be inconsistencies regarding the manner district. Government-appointed Paul $165 million in funding over a three-year students to determine student progress in which parents receive information, A recent release from School Straszak consulted with the BC period and $75 million each subsequent and identify areas where assistance may we are confident that our teachers will District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) said Teacher’s Federation on government’s year to help teachers in classrooms with be needed,” Joy said. “Students and ensure that parents and guardians are while teachers in the West Kootenay and behalf – the last time being September class-composition issues. parents rely on the valuable information informed regarding student progress,” across BC are engaged in phase one of 9 – about a Class Organization Fund, A meeting last week in Vancouver contained in report cards to ensure read the SD8 release. a province-wide teacher strike, their job which would supplement existing by the BC Public Schools Employers’ students have the most successful school In addition, parents may be action focuses on the withdrawal of many resources, allow school-level planning Association did not entertain the notion year possible.” expecting to be invited to parent- services normally provided by teachers, for vulnerable learners and address of a lockout of teachers at this point. Teachers are required by the Labour teacher interviews. However, the including preparation and distribution of complex class organization issues. School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) Relations Board to provide marks for Labour Relations Board does not formal report cards, and participation in The fund would target board chair and chair of the BCPSEA, grade 12 students for the purposes require teachers to participate in parent- parent-teacher interviews organized by classrooms with the highest needs Mel Joy, said the BCTF has stated the of graduation, applications to post- teacher interviews organized by school school administration. and would be allocated on the basis strike is designed to have minimal effect secondary institutions, and scholarship administration. People can check the The BC Teachers Federation is of input from classroom teachers, on students and relieve teachers of applications. SD8 website for updates regarding the still locked in contract negotiations BCTF representatives and school administrative duties so they can focus At this time of year, parents are strike action, www.sd8.bc.ca. with the British Columbia School administrators. This fund could be on teaching. normally expecting to receive a formal Employers’ Association (BCPSEA), used, for example, to provide additional “That position is disingenuous,” she report card regarding each student’s Smokey Creek Salvage said. “Many of the withdrawn duties progress. This year, they will not receive 24 HR TOWING New & Used Auto Parts, Back Hoe Work, Storyteller’s Saloon gala fundraiser are fundamental to the teacher–parent– a report card. Certified Welding & Repairs, Vehicle Removal supports library and museum student relationship, including teacher SD8 said the teachers’ union has WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS meetings with parents, administering “encouraged” teachers to communicate 359-7815 ; 1-877-376-6539 submitted 3453 YEATMAN RD, SOUTH SLOCAN in Kaslo, Gertie found herself saddled and supervising tests, and assessment with parents regarding student Nelson was a wild and woolly place with her dead father’s debts and facing and report cards. at the start of the last century, where starvation. So she cut her hair, dressed “Strikes, by their very nature, are characters with names like Cayuse as a man, and became a coal hand on intended to be disruptive; this strike is Brown, Roughlock Perry, Weary Willie, the sternwheelers. When her disguise disruptive.” and the Yellow Kid might sidle up to the was discovered and she was sacked, she barstool next to yours and order up a shot swore vengeance on the steamlines, and of something strong enough to curl the Gunpowder Gertie was born. hair on a tenderfoot’s chest. Richard Rowberry will entertain I AM ART In the spirit of these times, the with the story of Three Fingered Frank, a Nelson Public Library and Touchstones true but cautionary tale of the old west, in NOW RETURNING TO Nelson: Museum of Art and History which liquor and bravado takes our hero have teamed up to present Storyteller’s into water well over his head. Those who REGULAR HOURS Saloon: a Wild & Woolly Evening remember the Theatre Energy version OPEN TUESDAY - SATURDAY of Tales & Ales & Food. The gala of this tale from a more recent era will 11 am – 4 pm fundraiser takes place Saturday, October welcome this trip down memory lane. 29 at 6 pm at Mary Hall, Selkirk College. Delectable fare will be served Everything on Sale! The evening will benefit the historical up by the inspired grub-slingers at archives of both organizations. Selkirk College’s Professional Cook 10-20% OFF CBC Radio’s BC Almanac host and Training program, with atmosphere guest author of The Trail of 1858: British provided by the Resort and Hotel • Crystals • Local Art • Columbia’s Gold Rush Past, the wild Management Program. Blues and • Clothing • and woolly Mark Forsythe, will MC an Honky Tonk piano by Danielle Corbin, evening of tales tall and true. and legendary organic ales by Nelson LOTS OF NEW STUFF, Corky Evans will tell the tale of Brewing Company will round out an INCLUDING LOCAL CRYSTALS feisty labour organizer Ginger Goodwin. evening in which heritage costumes are During World War I, Goodwin was optional, but good times are guaranteed. 202 LAKE AVENUE • SILVERTON deemed unfit for military duty due to Folks are encouraged to book a 250-505-5771 250-358-7123 miner’s black lung, but after Goodwin table of eight with friends, or just [email protected] led the strike at the Trail smelter in turn up and rub shoulders with other 1917, the conscription board reversed its friendly folk. Tickets are advance only decision and hunted Goodwin down for until Wednesday, October 26 at $45 per draft evasion—to a bitter end. person ($20 charitable receipt included), Carolyn McTaggart will bring to available at Touchstones Nelson and life Gunpowder Gertie, Pirate Queen the Nelson Public Library. For more of the Kootenays. As a young woman information call 352-6333 or 352-9813. Former BC NDP leader comes to Nelson for childcare panel discussion submitted of advocating for the expansion of Former BC NDP leader Carole services for children. James is joining nationally renowned Dr. Barry Trute is a leader in the family service expert Dr. Barry Trute and development and advocacy of family- local community service professional centred services in Canada and has Judy Pollard for a panel discussion titled consulted provincial governments across ‘Making childcare work for your family’ Canada and internationally. from 7 pm until 8:30 pm on Saturday, Chair of the Kootenay Boundary October 22 at Self-Design High in Community Services Co-op, Judy Nelson (402 Victoria St). Pollard is an expert on community and Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle family service coordination and delivery Mungall will be moderating this free, in the region. Everyone is invited child friendly, public forum presented to come and discover how to make by the Nelson-Creston BCNDP childcare work for your family. This free Constituency Association. public forum will be held following the The MLA for Victoria- Beacon Hill, Nelson-Creston BCNDP Constituency Carole James was the leader of the BC Association’s annual general meeting. NDP from 2003 until 2010. In this, her All NDP members are invited to first public speaking engagement outside attend the AGM, which starts at 3 pm, her riding since stepping down as leader, and the following convention delegate James will draw on her vast experience selection meeting, pie and cake auction. 4 OPINION The Valley Voice October 19, 2011

us talking about trying to save what’s left A whole bunch of us are going Access is commended as a priority. Initiative petition Your child of the wilderness so they have habitat back next year for sure so we’ll see So why wouldn’t the same standard of for smart meters deserves the best to survive in. Instead, I see motorbikes you then, and I’m sure the number of access be applied equally to patients I had a letter sent to me to use if I Every child is a gift. Every child chasing the bears, cars honking and an participants from Nakusp will be even requiring general surgery? Moreover, disagreed with the installation of the BC has the potential to grow into someone attitude of fear that drives us to overreact, more next time. conveniently disregarded in the spin, Hydro smart meter. I honestly feel that who will contribute positively to the not to mention the bears. Congratulations to you all – well is the surgeon’s important role in if people are against the installation of community in which they live. It is I agree that we should have a live done!!! emergencies during the ‘Golden Hour.’ the smart meters then stop complaining the responsibility of the community trap for bothersome bears and relocate Marie Wrede What about the consequences of not and do something about it as we did for to ensure that each child receives the them. Do our best before we contemplate Nakusp having an emergency backup surgeon the HST! British Columbia has proven support they need to grow and develop the extreme of shooting them, as they did in maternity cases? Ignored too, are that they can stand together...so let’s do into that person. to the bears this summer. The patience General and hundreds of trips people make in seeing it again. Teachers in our communities are and compassion we have for them is also general surgeons for consultations and Deborah McLean working with parents to help our children the compassion we have for one another. emergency surgery surgery in Trail. Fauquier grow every day. In order to do this vital Eloise Charet, Bear Clan needed in Nelson Dr. Goldman says in his review work, we need the support of appropriate New Denver For the last decade, good news about of maternal care in Nelson: “The ‘Divide and conquer’ government funding to provide the Kudos to Sufferfest health care locally has been scarce. watchword is cooperation.” services our children need. As well, Recently, Dr. Brian Goldman KLH needs to broaden its will work if we let it in order to retain the best educators in organizers celebrated Nelson’s Kootenay Lake “watchword of cooperation.” We need to Your ladder gets stolen, the one you our communities, competitive salaries, Thank you Janis, Shon, all the staff Hospital (KLH) as having “top tell Premier Clark, Minister de Jong, and needed that very day to get the last of benefits and working conditions are and volunteers and businesses for putting notch maternal care for such a small Mr. Embree that general and emergency the plums at the top of the tree that the required. on what I consider a world class event. community.” Goldman’s evaluation surgery is necessary in Nelson, and bear didn’t get. Winter fruit. Your ‘best During our job action, teachers in the Organizing something of this magnitude went across Canada on CBC’s ‘White to identify and establish this essential friend’ - dog - gets taken, from your Arrow Lakes continue to work to provide on little funding and a scarcity of Coat, Black Art.’ elephant that the Good News Bears porch! Someone figures that its OK to valuable daily experiences to help your resources is a mammoth task to say the Goldman’s visit to Nelson followed forgot. take the Coleman stove you had ready to children grow and learn. least. The event was a huge success and an announcement this summer about Glyn Humphries polish up in case the power goes out, or Teachers are also continually over 14 of us from Nakusp participated a long-awaited enhanced eye care Nelson if (horrible thought) you can’t pay your communicating with parents and in various challenges – mostly running program. Also, patients soon will have bill and they cut you off. students to ensure that the learning – but there were racers in the mountain CT scanner access plus a modernized Bring back live In really poor places, people don’t process is optimized. bike challenges as well and two kids who emergency room at KLH. Locals will trapping and do these things. What’s wrong with us? Your child deserves the best. Please participated in the kids’ event. no longer travel to retinal specialists How about we realize that it’s hard support BC teachers as we work towards From the moment we arrived, we in Cranbrook or Kelowna, or spend relocation of bears times and we need to support each other, a new collective agreement, so we can could tell that attention to every single countless hours driving to Trail to lie Peter Roulston’s letter in the last and the businesses in trouble around us? be the best for your child. small detail was taken care of: vendors briefly in a CT scanner – at least during Valley Voice describes his “survey” on ‘Unite and survive!’ Arrow Lakes Teacher’s Association were busy selling amazing pottery, daytime hours. what to do about the bears. Roulston It’s hard enough without throwing clothing, and food. The beautiful trophies Health Minister de Jong pronounced: says he gave the people he surveyed fear into the bargain. We could be under Have patience and were put on display, all made by local “Improving access to treatment is two choices: lockdown in our offices, like my friend in artists. The band was playing, Janis was excellent news for residents in the “1) Adapt to their presence and Cupertino, because there’s a disgruntled compassion for bears welcoming everyone with a big smile employ all possible means of Bear Smart My elders have taught me to respect Kootenay Boundary. Our government employee who came into a meeting and while keeping an eye on the cyclists is committed to providing access to the measures; 2) Remove bears from town shot seven people (three of them dead). the bears and to have a deep respect finishing either the 100K or 40K races. with expedience.” for all nature. They are part of ‘all my greatest range of health services possible When she phones the next morning to If she was stressed, she didn’t show it. in the Kootenays.” Did the people who responded to see if it’s OK to come to work, the boss relations’ and we are taught to co-exist It was a very easy process to pick up our the survey understand that “expedience” with all life. Meanwhile Norman Embree, says “yes,” but half an hour later there’s race packages full of goodies including Interior Health Authority (IHA) board to Roulston means shooting bears at a big shootout nearby and the disgruntled Learning the way of animals is as event T-shirt, cowbells to cheer the first sight? And how could anyone ever important as being cautious with bears chair, commented: “I’m pleased we gunman is dead. crowd, special offers and so on. The are bringing specialists to Kootenay find out, since Roulston took no names Who’s looking after us if not us? on a bad berry year. All school children energy around the event was palpable; or addresses? The results of his survey should be taught bear awareness and Boundary.” Can’t we commit to burning a bit of we grabbed our cowbells and started IHA’s Director of Diagnostic appear to be totally undocumentable – wood instead of each other this winter? our dogs should warn and protect us, cheering all the racers coming through we just have to take Roulston’s word but not attack an animal unless there is Imaging, Thalia Vesterback, was more It’s getting cold. The only violence I want the finish line. specific: “This is about trying to bring for it. to have any part of is shovel into ground reason to do so. The 10K race course was amazing – The current situation is that most, if Countless generations of children care closer to home. We are trying to or axe onto chopping block. challenging, with a few easier sections to reduce trips people have to take to Trail not all, the bears are shot. Because some Daphne Fields have grown up here and few have been recover, scenic and beautiful. Volunteers by offering them services closer to where live traps were used, some residents Slocan injured, and yet we are more aggressive at the different first aid and water believed that the bears were being towards the bears than ever. I rarely hear they live.” stations throughout the course cheered Positive. Reassuring. removed to the wilderness. Not so – the EDITORIAL / LETTERS POLICY us on, giving high fives and words of Conveniently, each Good News bears were being taken away to be shot. The Valley Voice welcomes letters to the editor and community news encouragement. Your cheers made us Bear’s focus ignores one elephant: At last count, 11 New Denver bears articles from our readers. push harder, so thank you for that. residential and emergency surgery. have been shot this year, and it’s likely Letters and articles should be no longer than 500 words and may be There were people from all over the death toll was higher. Roulston just edited. We reserve the right to reject any submitted material. We have a double standard of care. the valley and beyond, even as far as wants them shot sooner rather than later. Please mark your letter “LETTER TO THE EDITOR.” Include your On the one hand, access to diagnostics, Saskatchewan. I believe this event maternal or eye care is considered Roulston’s first question does not address and daytime phone number for verification purposes. accurately represent those who want to We will not knowingly publish any letter that is defamatory or libelous. will become a ‘must do’ and grow into important. On the other hand, immediate save the lives of the bears. The aim is not We will not publish anonymous letters or letters signed with pseudonyms, something much bigger. What a great access to general and emergency surgery just to adapt to the presence of the bears, except in extraordinary circumstances. way to bring people to town when things does not exist. Opinions expressed in published letters are those of the author and not normally slow down after the summer Truly, these bears are whistling past but to get them out of town using non- tourism rush. lethal methods that would make food necessarily those of the Valley Voice. the graveyard. continued on page 5 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 Science Editor - Richard Smith • Reporter - Timothy Schafer • Contributing writers - Michael Dorsey, Dan Spring 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. 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continued from page 4 their country. For example, people for a few weeks. They have damaged my at the time the birds were nesting? Really 4 Animals would ensure that animals are inaccessible to them. This has worked should have the freedom to work for $3 fruit trees, which we look after. We have worried about the birds? Actions speak re-homed if at all possible. No animal for some communities. an hour and not have minimum wages no garbage or compost – it is all recycled louder than words. should even be considered for euthanasia However, it is clear that New Denver forced upon them. And, of course, they or taken care of. This year on three different unless it is incurably ill or vicious. has special difficulties, and that is the say Jesus agrees with them. It’s hard to There are six to eight cubs this year occasions I had people come up in front Many of us in the Kootenays take number of fruit trees we have, and the think of a more vicious, greedy, selfish that are being educated by momma on of my home on Bellevue from the Mori pride in our efforts to live compassionate presence of a campground. At one time and hypocritical agenda, but that is what where to find food, so they will be back Trail (two of which had a dog and small lives. This bylaw not only regards dogs bears were taken care of by more or the rich and powerful want for the people next year to become town bears along children) that were confronted by a as mere possessions but it considers them less immediate live trapping, followed of the US. with the other 10 or 15 that are a huge bear and wanted to know what to do. I inferior to inanimate objects. To illustrate by release in the wild, and this worked But what about Canada? Well, worry to our community. directed everyone to contact the Village my point, when I had tenants stiff me for very well. the trans-national corporations have We need some desperate measures Office. One party did go to the Village two months’ rent and then disappear, I This is why the Valhalla Wilderness immense power here too, and the same in dealing with these nuisances, whether and voice their concern. Even after that, legally had to store, at my expense, all the Society has launched a petition asking agenda, and we are being steadily it be packing them off to some distant proper warning signs were not posted worthless stuff they left on the premises the government to bring back the live transformed in the same direction. Our forest (too far away to return) or warning the community and public about for several months before being allowed trapping and relocation program for New traditionally peace-making, tolerant destroying them. Some innocent child the known danger! to dispose of it…and our best friends Denver. So far, we have 162 signatures, country, under a Conservative majority or senior will get hurt one of these days It is very clear that the Bear Smart have seven days? of which 120 are from the Villages of government, is going to spend close if action is not taken. project is a farce and the Village should Part II #1b: “Every owner of a dog New Denver and Silverton, with the to 40 billion dollars on jets to bomb The bears come into our yard even be very thankful that we did not make shall keep the dog on a leash while rest from the rural areas of the Slocan oil-rich countries that are singled out, when there are three or four people the national news because someone was it is not on the owner’s property.” Valley, and also from visitors from out demonized and attacked by the US one standing talking. They are not frightened. killed! Garbage was not the problem. This is absolutely unreasonable and of the area. by one. Iraq, Libya …. Venezuela ? That I observed one walk down main street Looking forward to hopefully a new unfair to responsible dog owners that Valhalla has not made a point huge expense plus billions spent on mid-day not fearful of anything. My mayor and council that will be more regularly take well behaved animals for of gathering signatures from visitors prisons (lowest crime rate in 30 years, neighbour had one walk within a few forward thinking and open-minded. walks, especially for those not living on outside of the area; but those who saw the lol) will put us nicely into the red to feet of her, nearly startled her to death Peter’s letter was awesome, and despite acreages, without the development of petition at the Friday Market wanted to justify massive spending and wage cuts and she was on her own deck. We fenced the criticism he received, as some a number of large designated off-leash sign it so badly that we allowed it. They of all kinds. in our front deck because it wasn’t safe rambled on about fruit trees and garbage areas. These areas are vital because come from all over Canada, from Nelson In short we have de facto fascism, to sit out there or let the kids play. We and the evil presence of mankind, no one socialization plays a huge role in the to Ontario. It’s important to recognize defined as the collusion of government have tolerated these bears long enough. offered any new ideas! development of a well balanced dog and that the bears mean a great deal to many and the corporations. Our politicians I for one don’t think that putting up There are proven programs that living in a remote area already makes visitors as well as residents. in power are not working for the electric fences, hauling your garbage work, and that don’t involve trapping or this challenging. Some regulations on The petitions will demonstrate common good – they are supporting away and cleaning up ripe fruit will killing bears. disposing dog poop would certainly verifiable community support for non- the de-regulation of industry and the clear up the bear problem. Eliminating I still at the time of this writing have make many trail users happy. lethal bear removal to the government. denial that corporations have any social the most aggressive ones and re-locating not found the ‘Benchmark’ company that Dogs running loose without To sign it, please call 358-2333 and leave responsibility. This is insanely myopic the rest would seem like a more probable is named on the project material that was supervision can be a different situation a message with your name and phone policy, hugely destructive to the planet solution. And no, I don’t think it’s received by the Village. I would like to altogether. I certainly have felt frightened number. Thanks. we all live on and the needs of 99% of premeditated murder – just common know the credentials of the said company on occasion and several acquaintances Anne Sherrod, Chair the world’s population. It has to stop, sense. and/or that of the people who provided have been bitten while biking or hiking Valhalla Wilderness Society and that is what the Occupy movement Wanda Palmer the ‘facts’ of the study. on the rail trail by dogs most likely is all about. New Denver I also would like to ask how much protecting their properties. There is Occupational therapy Keith Newberry was spent on the trees and wet rock also the danger of dogs packing up and Slocan Bellevue planting on main street? Will the upkeep and running down wildlife. On the other comes to Canada funds should go appearance fall into the same priority hand, there are a lot of very friendly People getting their news only Time to get as that mess!? dogs in my neighbourhood and I think from the radio and television could This very much replicates the coup developing regulations on order of be forgiven, until quite recently, for tough on bears to Mori Trail I suspect that Andy Rhodes thought It is my opinion that despite the to get rid of the heli-pad. conduct would be more readily accepted not knowing a peaceful revolution is overwhelming response to challenge the Council’s actions are seen as a great than the draconian on-leash rule. happening in the US. The mainstream he was witty writing his diminutive story about the bears and a bicycle, ‘Benchmark’ study project on Bellevue, misuse of taxpayers’ dollars to fulfill I would suggest changing the term media, mostly either owned by big it will move forward. a very clear vendetta directed at my Guide Dogs to Accredited Service Dogs corporations and financial interests or but Mr. Rhodes, if you had children, you would comprehend that bears are This is very clearly the last kick at family! Especially when all vandalized and adding that dogs who have earned deeply beholden to them, have been the cat before this mayor and council trees and most dumping has been done their Canine Good Neighbour certificates protecting Wall Street by their silence. most certainly no laughing matter. Mr. Roulston understands this is a serious leaves office. One only has to take a walk on treed part of Bellevue near the well be allowed off leash anytime when in the What they were not mentioning was the along the treacherous public Mori Trail known party beach. company of a person. thousands of angry people who have problem. And to all you individuals who think and it is very clear that this is a misuse Shame on you! I am really disappointed that this taken to the streets, initially around Wall of funding! Sabrina D George bylaw does not address any important Street, under the banner of “Occupy Wall we are encroaching on their territory, why aren’t the rest of the bears and other The trail, with funds and volunteers, New Denver animal protection issues. I would support Street” (OWS.) This movement has now could greatly be improved. Right now a set of bylaws that include regulations spread to Occupy actions in many US wildlife in town? Because they stay in the bush where they should be; only the lazy it is a huge liability. With some open- Proposed Slocan on cruelty and safety issues such as: and Canadian cities, including Nelson. minded creative thinking, some heritage No animal should be fettered for more The second line of defence of the type makes it to town. Valley dog control My younger grandkids think bears sites could be re-created and the trail than 2 hours per day. Regular contact/ mainstream media, after silence, is to could be truly accessible and attractive. socialization with humans or other mock. The implication is that these are pets because Disney and other bylaw unacceptable movies have made them cute and cuddly. Restoring the rock wall and clearing the I am not entirely opposed to a dog domestic animals, access to water and drug-crazed hippie socialist commie trail making it safe would be a start. This bylaw being adopted for Area H, but I proper shelter need to be provided. (I’m unemployed retards don’t even know The grandson that lives with us (Kayden) has to be cautious and under watchful would be an asset to our community and absolutely cannot accept the proposal in afraid if this bylaw passes as is, we will what they are protesting about, and are not just a trail for the local chosen few the recent mailout. With all due respect, see more dogs tied up. It’s much cheaper just making fools and a nuisance of eye even in his own yard because we have four or five different bears that like who can actually walk it. this sample bylaw sounds like it was than the more humane fencing option.) themselves. Let the adults at Wall Street With my many letters and concerns written decades ago. We are now living It should be illegal to transport dogs get on with making money for us all. our yard and use it as a pathway to further their hunt for food – the easy way instead that I have brought forward to this mayor in a more compassionate era and the unsecured in the back of a pick-up truck. In the US, the above argument and council I have more than just a few way we treat animals should reflect that. Instead of a simple yes or no ballot immediately fails the laugh test. They of hunting and scavenging in the forest like most bears do. Somewhere along the queries. I truly understand why many A bylaw dealing with dangerous we absolutely need more input from have two political parties which are just throw their hands up in the air dogs, if properly defined, is surely the community and I urge people not identical in their support for unbridled way they have found that communities with people are easy pickings. knowing that their views would never one that most of us would not oppose. to accept this draft but to submit their corporate power which wants nothing be considered. People should be compensated if they, opinions and suggestions along with less than the complete subservience of This summer and early fall it has been necessary a couple times to have all I finally made enough noise and their dogs, cats or livestock are killed the ballot. I suggest the RDCK rewrite the labour force. They want minimal got some dead trees cut down, only or injured by a dog, and fines would be the bylaw in collaboration with the wages, all benefits scrapped and high the kids playing at the school to run over here while the bear wandered around the to have a big mess left behind and a appropriate as well. community, including some of our local unemployment so workers will be very offensive sign planted instead! I My strongest objection to this progressive dog experts and trainers, to grateful for any poorly paid job they school yard. A lady even stopped and picked Kayden up because a bear was predicted trees would be next and here bylaw is that in Part III #3 and Part IV come up with a fair and comprehensive can get. They dress all this cruelty and we are. If the mayor and his council were #2 and #6. After seven days, the Animal plan. greed up as being the kind of rugged rambling down the sidewalk past the school. That bear made the journey daily so concerned about the environment and Control Officer can destroy the dog. Evelyn Kirkaldy individualism that apocryphally founded the ecosystem, why were trees cut right Collaboration with the SPCA or Homes Slocan Park 6 SLOCAN VALLEY The Valley Voice October 19, 2011 The history of the Molly Hughes mine comes to life by Jan McMurray rebuild it, and retire there. They were a terrible fall which led to diagnosis has had a very rich life, but so much Mobberley explained that his A very special connection to the very close to closing the deal after of vascular dementia. Sadly, Marnie came from her grandparents here,” work on the history of the Molly area’s past was made this month with a three years of negotiation when “things is very ill today and this was likely said Mobberley. “The real legacy was Hughes “allows me to recognize and visit to New Denver by Marnie Finstad went sideways.” Then, just days after her last visit to New Denver. She and not the silver, but education, music and respect my wonderful relationship and Terry Mobberley. the deal fell through, Marnie suffered Terry live in Qualicum Beach. “Marnie steadfastness.” with Marnie.” Marnie’s grandfather, Harry Dimock, owned the Molly Hughes mine from 1927/1928 to 1936, and owned the waterfront Molly Hughes house as well. The house was owned by the family until the 1950s. Dimock and his daughter, Helen (Marnie’s mother) are interred in New Denver’s cemetery. Marnie and Terry came to New Denver in mid October to present New Denver’s Silvery Slocan Historical Society board with a copy of The Molly Hughes Journal. This is a booklet on the history of the Molly Hughes property, and was compiled by Terry Mobberley for Marnie’s family. The couple also brought a few artifacts, a promise of a donation to the museum from the family, and some suggestions for a Molly Hughes Marnie Finstad, third generation descendant of former Molly Hughes owner (Harry Dimock), visited New Denver in mid-October. Here she is at the Silvery Slocan Museum with the piano that she once played in the Molly Hughes house. display at the museum. Another idea was some sort of dedication on the Another piece of equipment for New Denver’s health care centre Molly Hughes trail. submitted function. It may be used alone for barbecue lunch in July ($817) and and performed the maintenance Silvery Slocan Historical Society The Slocan Community Health a spontaneously breathing patient from the helipad fund ($1927). The following a Transport Canada board members were delighted with Care Centre Auxiliary is pleased to or through a ventilator for intubated helipad fund was set up last year to inspection of helipads throughout the couple’s visit, as the board is report the purchase of a Continuous patients. pay for much needed maintenance the region. already planning a Molly Hughes Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) The unit cost $2,818 and was when IHA threatened to close the pad, Stay tuned for news of the display for next season. The board will ventilator for patient use in the funded by proceeds from the and our community responded with auxiliary’s Light Up the Health be considering Mobberley’s proposals Emergency Department and in the Kootenay Savings Credit Union generosity. IHA subsequently funded Centre campaign in coming weeks. over the winter. Pavilion. Mobberley told the historical The ventilator provides positive society board about he and Marnie’s pressure of humidified and heated Marathon duo from Hills hit Victoria attempt to re-acquire the Molly Hughes gas throughout the respiratory cycle, submitted the women’s course record, to place the day exceeded 11,000 for the full and house. They had wanted to restore or improving oxygenation and lung The 32nd GoodLife Fitness Victoria 11th overall in 2hrs 37mins. John half marathon, 8 km and Kids Run races. Marathon was held on October 9, Bloomington (USA) broke the half “A wonderful event and we will on what was supposed to be a wet marathon course record in a time of 1hr both definitely be in training to enter stormy day. Instead, the sun shone 07mins. The total number of runners on next year’s race,” said Tim. METAL ROOFING and the weather window provided all participants with ideal running conditions for their chosen events. For ON SALE NOW wife and husband team from Hills, Natasha Miles and Tim Sander, their 18-week training journey had come to an end and the time had come to finally line up on the start line. “It was an amazing feeling, being a part of such a big race,” said Natasha, who is principal of Lucerne Elementary Secondary School and was one of 5,147 runners for the half marathon event (21.1 km). “Just to be at the start line as it was getting light, looking around to witness a sea of runners, all having trained so hard for so long for their personal goal was quite a moment.” Natasha ran a hard race, and completed the course in 1hr 43mins, placing 26th in her age group. “Chuffed to bits,” she said. The full marathon (43.2 km) began COLOURED 36” COVERAGE 75 minutes later, with 1,572 runners aspiring to finish. “It was a great route, 29 GA. $ 2.70/ LIN FT ( $.90/SQ FT) with some testing turns and hills,” explained Tim, who has completed four ALSO: marathons. “I had set out to break 3hrs 30mins, but I was not quite good enough DEKK-TILE 26 GA COLOURED$1.89/SQ FT on the day. However, I ran as hard as I could – next time!” Tim finished in a PROLOK 26 GA COLOURED $ 1.85/ SQ FT time of 3hrs 33mins and was 25th in PRICES GOOD TILL OCT 29TH, 2011 • ALLOW 1-2 WEEK FOR DELIVERY his age group. The event had a fun family atmosphere, as athletes and families soaked up the sun’s rays, watching the runners finish their race in front of the Parliament buildings. The marathon course record was shattered by Thomas Omwenga of Kenya, in 2hrs 14mins, Marathon duo from Hills, Tim Sander and Natasha Miles, completed the GoodLife Fitness and Lucy Njeri of Toronto broke Victoria Marathon on October 9. October 19, 2011 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 7 Littlefest pulls out of the crowded West Kootenay festival field by Timothy Schafer there are just two organizers: himself Littlefest special and sweet and not grow reality affecting most local festivals memories.” The work involved in staging one and Nala Keane. beyond the 500 festival goers it limited that supported the conclusion to cancel And it ended on a high point. A lot of of the Slocan Valley’s top cultural draws “We figure it’s time to release itself to, LeBlanc felt it had its time in future events. feedback LeBlanc and Keane received got to be too much and it had to end its ourselves from such a big commitment the sun. For the duration of its run, Littlefest was that this was the best year of the run, says one of the organizers. in order to allow other things in our Aside from that, with the future had a life of its own. six-year run. Ron LeBlanc said Slocan’s Littlefest work and personal lives to flourish,” he so unpredictable, an overcrowded “There were crazy moments and At the outset LeBlanc and Keane has decided to call it quits after a six-year said from his Little Slocan Lodge south Kootenay calendar of events, the sweet times,” said LeBlanc. “For us wanted to encourage the revival of tour. of Slocan. “We will remember it fondly downturn in the economy affecting it was always larger than life, beyond mountain music traditions through Organizing a festival is a huge and miss it terribly though.” people’s disposable income and a small expectations. There are just so many contemporary interpretation. undertaking, he said, especially when To keep something like the intimate community, there was an underlying wonderful, and some pretty funny, “Helping people identify with, and celebrate, the freaky mountain culture of the West Kootenays at a time when we Help is on the way, if we can find you felt it threatened by subtle gentrification submitted dark, and responding is complicated is not easy to see, installing one can make your road has more than one name or was satisfying,” he said. Emergency services face some by lack of signage. Crews often must a big difference in the response time of has distinct landmarks nearby, like other “We also wanted to offer a format special challenges in rural areas: spend precious time searching for the emergency vehicles. signs or a bridge, tell the dispatcher. for live music when most events featured unmarked roads, heavy snowfalls and correct location. Is your road private or does it lack And, if possible station someone at DJs. The festival evolved over the years lack of lighting, to name a few. Take a moment to consider your an identifying sign? Another quick fix the end of your driveway to flag down to include a more diverse and eclectic Hopefully you will never have to property’s challenges. Do you have a that can make all the difference in an the emergency vehicles as they near range of roots and indie music.” call 911 for emergency assistance, but fire number posted at the head of your emergency is to make sure your road is your location. Littlefest gave people a chance to let if you do, there are things you can do to driveway? Is it or will it be obscured clearly marked. Take a few minutes to make these loose with their Kootenay friends and insure that the fire or ambulance service by snow or foliage? Is it reflective or You can also help quicken simple changes if necessary; it could neighbors in an intimate, kid-friendly will be able to come to your aid quickly. otherwise highly visible in the dark? emergency response time by giving make all the difference in a situation setting while providing them with a high Often calls for help come in the If you do not have a fire number or it location details to the 911 dispatcher. If where every moment counts. standard of entertainment. Stock up for the winter with the Slocan Valley Local Food Guide Although LeBlanc would not rule out the permanent death of Littlefest, submitted by Malin Christensson the valley. gardens, now is the time to fill root cellars resource to help rebuild our local food he said it might return one day as a The Slocan Valley Food Guide is a The food guide includes contact and freezers. supply. I was amazed to learn that the reinvented festival. comprehensive directory of over 50 local information for farmers from Playmor “There are many farmers out there average BC farmer is 57 years old and “More likely though, we might farms, businesses, and organizations Junction to Hills, as well as local and so much knowledge on how to live that the Slocan Valley Food cupboard channel some of that energy into a that are instrumental in making locally bakeries, tractor services, school gardens on the land,” says Malin Christensson, now has 684% more users since its different form at Little Slocan Lodge,” grown food available to everyone. Pick and more. With summer markets over, who produced the food guide. “I hope opening year 2004.” he said. up your free copy at locations throughout and frost nibbling at anything left in our the guide acts as a catalyst and a tangible The guide was produced with support Stay tuned. from the Slocan River Valley Farmers Baldface Lodge creating $2.5 million expansion and RARTS, and much appreciated by Timothy Schafer The old east wing, which contained rooms, queen lodge suites with ensuite funding from the Slocan Valley WANTED A $2.5 million expansion underway the dormitory and staff quarters, bathrooms, three private massage rooms, Economic Development Committee, to one of the region’s top lodges is collapsed on Mother’s Day last year a guest drying room, a business centre, the Columbia Basin Trust, and Still Eagle providing the perfect prelude into what due to the unusually heavy snow loads a home theatre, a ski tuning centre and a in Nelson. The guide was also enriched TO BUY: could be the best season ever in their (from la Nîna). new sauna with a view. It will house the by the incredible photography of Rod 12-year history. The main lodge building that housed staff and 12 guests. Currie (photographer for the book The CEDAR AND Construction is progressing at the dining area, bar, recreation area and It is expected the new two-storey Garden That You Are) and graphic design PINE POLES Baldface Lodge near Winlaw in the general congregation was not damaged, building will be able to accommodate by i9design. Selkirk Mountains (6,750-foot elevation) however, nor were the seven timber more off-season traffic, could The food guide can be viewed John Shantz on the new, 9,000-square-foot two- frame chalets located to the west of the be completely off the grid and will online at www.slocanvalleyfood.com, • 250-308-7941 (cell) storey east wing building, said Marina main lodge. eventually be wheelchair accessible. and some entries are also found at the Please contact: Gorman Moroney, Baldface’s guest services When it is complete, the new And as the lodge’s total of 50 staff business directory at www.slocanvalley. manager. lodge will include single occupancy settle in for the snow, they will be com. Copies are available for free at Brothers Lumber Ltd. operating at near capacity, with the lodge Evergreen Natural Foods, Slocan Valley Art show at Passmore Lodge already booked at over 85 per cent, said Coop, Gaia Tree, Cedar Creek Cafe, 250-547-9296 submitted A ‘Peoples’ Choice’ modest cash Moroney. Slocan Village Market, Rutabaga’s and Art shows are a tradition at Passmore award will be given to the artist receiving “We are confident we will maintain other outlets. Lodge, featuring the work of West the most votes on Friday and Saturday. our loyal client base through the next few Kootenay artists, some of the finest in The work will remain on display seasons,” she said. Canada. until November 21. Sale proceeds will Baldface is working with local In keeping with that tradition, an art go directly to the artists. Visitors are architect Steven Kaup from Studio 9 show featuring the work of more than always welcome at Passmore Lodge but Architecture, and general contractor 20 local area artists will open on Friday, the best times for drop-in visits to view Terry Maglio from Maglio Installations October 21 at the lodge. the work are Monday through Thursday in Nelson. The opening will be from 6:30 to from 1:30 to 3 pm. 9:30 pm and will feature entertainment Special thanks for supporting the and refreshments: snacks, coffee and tea. art shows goes to Slocan Valley Seniors’ The show will also be open on Saturday, Housing Society and Slocan Valley October 22 from 10 am until 3 pm. Community Arts Council. Spinney Brothers at the Langham submitted influence, yet their music is equally From the Annapolis Valley of Nova shaped by their personal lives and local Scotia to Kaslo, the Spinney Brothers heritage. are bringing a fresh dose of traditional By incorporating original material, bluegrass to the Langham Theatre which draws from various sources, the BELLE Sunday, October 30. Spinney Brothers effortlessly intertwine She is a people- friendly Comprised of Allan Spinney, the past with the present. young spayed girl who Rick Spinney, Gary Dalrymple and The Spinney Brothers believe in likes to have fun. Belle Terry Mumford, the Spinney Brothers freshness and excitement of traditional was found abandoned debuted their band in 1992, showcasing bluegrass music. Brother duet singing, in a taped box with her a tight brother duet vocal style that was backed by supportive and complementary 5 tiny kittens. All are immediately recognized for its energetic instrumentation, is the foundation of their and distinctive sound. tasteful and recognizable sound. adopted now, and Belle The cornerstone of the Spinney The Brothers play the Langham on wants a family of her Brothers musical identity is the sound of October 30 at 4 pm. Advance tickets own. Call KAAP at 250- traditional, southern-flavoured bluegrass are $18 at Sunnyside or Willow Home 551-1053 or visit www. music. The first generation bluegrass Gallery, or $20 at the door. Check them homes4animals.com for legends have been an important musical out at www.spinneybrothers.com. more info. 8 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice October 19, 2011 New Denver council, October 11: Municipal bear trapping program a no go by Michael Dorsey to provide additional resources to area to deter wildlife and limit attractants. Fund Expenditure. This authorizes the in staff and vehicles, and will have • Mayor Gary Wright opened the Conservation Officers so they may “Duplicating provincially funded expenditure of $50,000 from the reserve its providers look at ways to reduce meeting and asked staff and council to better respond to bear problems in New services by undertaking a municipal bear fund to replace the fence around the costs. Hydro’s health consultants state share a moment of silence in tribute to Denver. trapping program is a costly approach to Nikkei Centre. there is no risk to the public with smart the late Gordon Brookfield, who served A staff report explains that after the issue of problem bears,” concludes • The Slocan Lake Garden Society meters. There is no ‘opting out’ of the on New Denver council for 18 years. council received a letter from a local the report. Instead, staff recommended wrote to propose that they salvage smart meter program, although Hydro Wright commented on Brookfield’s resident suggesting that a private that the Village ask the Province for some wood from the old Nikkei fence may be willing to look at location and great desire to see the new Village office contractor be hired to trap bears in more resources for the Conservation for its project to create a screen on the mechanical shielding of the devices. finished. He had suggested a two-storey town, council directed staff to contact Service. east side of the Kohan Garden. Council - UBCM and concerned building for the offices, with a library the Province to clarify whether the Administrator Gordon also noted authorized staff to take care of the municipalities are working on removing floor. Village would be able to undertake a that MIA and WCB would not cover disposal of the old fencing materials. financial liability from ICBC’s position Brookfield was pre-deceased by bear trapping program. liability if bears were trapped by the • Council ratified the sale of the 1984 that municipalities are responsible his long-time partner Lorna Obermayr The report states that under Village. Chevrolet Rescue Truck to the Robson for accidents that occur on provincial in 2009 and then moved to Nakusp. the current system, the provincial • Council will set up committee Volunteer Fire Department for $4,000. highways within their boundaries. Council authorized that a flower Conservation Service manages meetings to discuss remuneration for the • Councillors Bunka and Greensword - There is concern about high levels arrangement be purchased for him. dangerous wildlife while municipalities campground attendants. In the last four reported on their attendance at the recent of iron and magnesium in municipal • The Village will ask the Province are responsible for enacting policies years, campground revenue has been Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) water systems. The cost of a water split 65%-35% between the Village and convention. They worked as a team to analysis for the Village could be as VILLAGE OF the attendants. In the 2011 season, this maximize their coverage of workshops high as $15,000; Administrator Gordon worked out to approximately $46,000 for and ministerial meetings, as well as noted that the Village was checking out the Village and approximately $25,000 individually bringing Village concerns a Castlegar company. NEW DENVER for the attendants. The attendants have to the conference. - Ministries of Advanced Education asked for a 50%-50% split. Both councillors brought attention and Health will not fund the proposed TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE • Councillor Bunka reported to several ongoing and important items: Selkirk College Lab Technician Training Residents of the Village of New Denver are requested that the Nikkei Centre closed for the - The IHA wants more funding Course. th season on October 2, and work would through taxation, and now designates all - UBCM and the auditor want more to take notice that a temporary street closure on 6 begin on the fence. Council gave facilities that provide any level of health policy changes for local municipal Avenue between Kildare Street and Josephine Street three readings to Bylaw No. 666, care as hospitals. auditing, and the Finance Minister wants will take place on Thursday, October 20, 2011 from Heritage Facilities Maintenance Reserve - BC Hydro reports reductions local governments to “tighten belts.” 10:30 a.m to 11:30 a.m. in order for the Slocan Lake Early Learning Society to hold a Toddle-A-Thon. Sculpting the perfect pumpkin submitted sand, snow and ice. For the last couple available to work with, but those Want to get some tips on carving of years he has added the squash family wishing to carve are encouraged to bring an outstanding pumpkin just in time for into his catalogue. some of their own along. Participants VILLAGE OF Halloween? On Saturday, October 23 “Pumpkins can be a very pliable are also asked to bring a pumpkin and between 10 am and 3 pm, you might surface for self expression and are fun newspaper. just get that chance. to work with,” says Ducharme. He’ll There is no charge for this event NEW DENVER David Ducharme is a sculptor who be sharing his talents with whoever other than a donation to the Slocan Food lives in the Slocan Valley and travels the wants to drop into Sleep is For Sissies Bank and the desire to have a great time. ARBOUR DAY world pursuing his art. He has attended in Winlaw. For more information, contact The Village of New Denver is holding an Arbour festivals, exhibitions and special events This program is perfect for all Slocan Valley Recreation at 250-226- carving incredibly detailed pieces set in ages. There’ll be some sculpting tools 0008. Day on Monday, October 24, 2011. We will pick up all yard and pruning MP introduces bill to ban horse meat for human consumption waste that is placed at the curb by submitted food item when they have never been The meat is then sold to markets A new bill that would effectively raised in accordance with the food in Europe. There are no regulations in 8 am. Please ensure that all shut down the slaughtering of horses safety practices required for all other the US to prevent horse owners from branches are bundled and tied for human consumption in Canada animals,” Atamanenko said. administering banned substances and all garden refuse (leaves, has been introduced by the BC He pointed to the inexpensive, because horses are not regarded or etc.) is bagged. Absolutely no Southern Interior’s MP. easily available and widely used anti- treated as food-producing animals. Alex Atamanenko re-introduced a inflammatory drug, phenylbutazone “On top of that, the US believes it household garbage or private member’s Bill 322 in the wake (bute) or ‘horse’s aspirin’ as it is our task to verify the data in the EID construction material will be of tens of thousands of Canadians is commonly called, as just one passports as we are the ones selling picked up. Thank you for your cooperation. having petitioned the government to example of what is quite likely to the meat for human consumption,” legislate an end to this practice. be prevalent in horsemeat. Bute is he said. According to Atamanenko, the a known carcinogen and its use is Under pressure from the European Harvest Share is wrapping up for the season… odds are enormous that certain drugs, illegal in any animal that enters the Union (EU), Canada has introduced prohibited for use during the life of food supply. a new ‘equine passport’ system, the We would like to extend a huge thank you to the any animals destined for the human According to Atamanenko, at data from which is to be verified volunteer pickers that harvested a grand total of food supply, are routinely being least 50 percent of the horses being by the slaughterhouses, to track the administered to horses. slaughtered in Canada are imported health history and medical treatments 4205 lbs!! “It is irresponsible for Canada to from the US, where horse slaughter of horses arriving at slaughterhouses, allow the sale of meat from horses as a has been banned. including those from the States. Thank you to all of the property owners that chose to turn your backyard fruit trees into a Flu clinics underway in October and November submitted The Slocan Community Health 9 am to noon. valuable source of food for the people in our Many local communities will host Centre in New Denver will be the site In Kaslo, drop-in clinics will be communities. flu clinics this fall as the IHA’s public of the November 4 (9 am-3 pm) drop-in held at the Kaslo Primary Health Centre health nurses across Interior Health clinic, with a second clinic November on October 27, 9:30 am-4 pm and on The generous support from the Villages of have launched this year’s influenza (flu) 10 (1-6 pm), by appointment. November 16, 2-5 pm. vaccination campaign. Down the valley in Slocan at the While flu shots are free for those Silverton and New Denver and Columbia Basin Slocan Wellness Centre, there will 65 and older and those at risk, anyone Trust is very much appreciated. be a drop-in clinic November 15 (1-3 can benefit from a flu shot. It is 70 HEALTHY pm), with another at Slocan Park Hall, to 90 percent effective in preventing For information about this project, please HOUSING November 10 (10 am-noon), also a influenza in healthy children and adults, contact our Harvest Share Coordinator for New drop-in clinic. according to the IHA. SOCIETY AGM In Nakusp, a drop-in clinic will People not eligible for the free flu Denver and Silverton at 250-358-7225. take place at the Seniors’ Hall October vaccine through the publicly-funded October 24, 7 pm See you next year! 28 (9 am-noon and 1 pm-3:30 pm), and program should contact their physician, Lucerne School a clinic by appointment will take place local pharmacy, walk-in clinic, travel Library at the health unit November 8. clinic or private provider. The Edgewood Health Centre will Check ImmunizeBC.ca for Everyone welcome! host a drop-in clinic November 9 from eligibility for the free shot. October 19, 2011 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 9 Proposed Home Hardware loading ramp to be discussed with public by Timothy Schafer concerned neighbours, Village staff, and the addition. The application made by Notice of the proposal was sent out He added that council owed it to the The final decision on a development the owner of Home Hardware. Donbe Enterprises (Larry Ferguson) to neighbouring property owners, and village to not jeopardize the beauty of the variance permit for a proposed Home Home Hardware plans to build asks for a decrease in the rear parcel line five responses were received by Village downtown core – one of the nicest in the Hardware loading ramp has been tabled an addition onto the east side of the setback behind the store from ten feet to administration. Four of them expressed province – by rushing on the decision by Nakusp Village council until an existing store, with a loading ramp that 2.8 feet, to accommodate the 17-foot- concern with the proposed loading ramp, without a proper understanding of the on-site meeting can take place with slopes down to the basement level of wide downhill loading ramp. as the decreased setback would create problem. a narrower roadway, affecting vehicle “At the same time we don’t want to Nakusp council, October 11: Changes to Rec Commission #4 access for people who live in the nearby jeopardize the expansion of a business, by Timothy Schafer them come up in the community,” said The contract position would be an condominiums. but we have to work together on this, • There is a change coming to Councillor Joseph Hughes, the municipal arm’s length creation, with all of the Acting CAO Lynda Tynan explained be open and transparent on what we are the way Recreation Commission #4 representative on the commission. marketing duties under the responsibility that when the condominium owners doing,” he said. operates its fall and spring community The commission will be putting out a of one person. “It’s a business, it needs to come out of the building’s driveway, they “I would like to see that this project grant program. notice for community grant applications have someone prepared to put that much use some of the setback area. She said continue and I think that the ramp The commission wants to see more this fall. They have around $5,100 to give effort into it,” said Councillor Hughes. the width of the Village-owned laneway is a necessity, as is the ability to use of the smaller programs come back into out to the community this season. • Council will meet with the Nakusp would not be reduced by the ramp, but that laneway,” said Councillor Joseph the community through funding. • Village council could begin and Area Community Trails Society to the roadway area currently being used Hughes. “We feel the best way to do that is discussion on the creation of a part-time discuss working together to maintain by individuals may be reduced. The Village’s Public Works for somebody from the community, in a marketing position for the municipality areas that the Village historically has Councillor Cam Leitch said department had no concerns about the paid position, would organize and run that would handle the marketing of the not been able to maintain with current whenever a municipal body deals with setback, Tynan noted, because the lane these programs so we could see more of Nakusp Hot Springs. staffing and funding. something divisive that is going to affect would still be 15 feet across most of the people so much they make their concerns way through, meaning the snow can still CBC’s Grant Lawrence brings Adventures in Solitude to Nakusp public, council has a responsibility to be plowed by a grader. submitted park in the 1970s, just in time to Choice Award for best book published address the issues. Both Mayor Karen Hamling Join popular CBC host Grant encounter the gun-toting cougar lady, in BC earlier this year, and last month, “I don’t think anybody has really and Councillor Ulli Mueller excused Lawrence for a reading, slide show, left-over hippies, outlaw bikers and an the book was shortlisted for the Edna talked to the residents and that is one of themselves from the debate before it movie and Q&A about his award- assortment of other characters. These Staebler Award for Creative Non- the first things we have to do now with began, as they live within the affected winning book, Adventures In Solitude: early experiences, many alongside an Fiction, and the Hilary Weston Writers’ Home Hardware, on site, and look at area and it would have been deemed What Not to Wear to a Nude Potluck and influential hermit named Russell, led Trust Prize for Nonfiction, one of the what the issues are and whether they are a conflict of interest if they had Other Stories from Desolation Sound, at Grant to a life of music and journalism richest literary prizes in Canada. real or perceived,” he said. participated. the Nakusp Public Library on Sunday, far away from Desolation Sound. In In addition to his book and radio October 30 at 3 pm. his book, Grant regales us with tales of appearances, Lawrence hosts many Lawrence has become a popular “going bush,” the tempting dilemma major music events, such as the voice across Canada as host of the CBC of finding an unguarded grow-op, and Polaris Music Prize Gala, the Western Radio 3 Podcast. Fans of independent other laugh-out-loud stories from this Canadian Music Awards and various YRB requires winter equipment operators for the upcoming music tune in to his podcast or turn unique place. festivals around North America, and up an old song from a record by ‘The In addition to Radio 3 Podcast with conducts music industry seminars and season in the Nakusp, Edgewood and New Denver areas. Smugglers,’ Grant’s defunct rock band. Grant Lawrence, and Grant Lawrence keynote addresses on music and media Minimum qualifications include Class 3 license with air In Adventures in Solitude, Grant shares Live on CBC Radio 3 and Sirius 86, he related topics. He still spends much endorsement, previous driving experience, ability to carry how Desolation Sound shaped his life in can be heard on various CBC Radio of each summer at his cabin in the out duties in an outdoor, all weather environment on both music and the history of Canada. One programs. Adventures in Solitude Sound. The rest of the time he lives in day and night shifts. Must be physically fit. Please email/ His father bought a piece of land - a bestseller in BC and across Canada Vancouver, with his wife, Canadian folk fax your resume along with a recent BC driver’s abstract next to Desolation Sound marine - won the Bill Duthie Booksellers’ singer Jill Barber. to the YRB operations office. This author event is made possible Succession planning for non-profits workshop comes to Nakusp with the support of the Canada Council submitted Co-op, we are pleased to be able to for the Arts. Admission is free, but FAX 1-250-352-2172 or EMAIL [email protected] On Saturday, November 5, staff and host this speaking tour and make seating is limited. volunteers of non-profit organizations participation very affordable,” says in Nakusp and area will have the Hernandez. opportunity to work with Linda Fairburn, The fee for the full day event Canadian bestselling author on the in Nakusp, including lunch and subject of leadership transition. refreshments, will be $100 per person The morning workshop, ‘Exit or three people for $200. Pre-registration Right ® Integrated Succession Planning is required. for Non-Profit Corporations,’ will be “I commend the Kootenay Boundary presented by Fairburn. The afternoon Community Services Co-operative for workshops will be facilitated by Val recognizing the importance of being Mayes and will include additional topics proactive in planning for leadership critical for non-profit board success. transitions,” says Linda Fairburn. “ Very This training event will be held at the few organizations are prepared for either Selkirk College campus in Nakusp a retirement or sudden departure of an and hosted by the Kootenay Boundary executive director or program manager, Community Services Co-operative. which can throw operations into chaos.” Approximately one half of Canadian For further information about the non-profit executive directors will reach board development event in Nakusp, retirement age by 2020. That’s as many go to www.thekoop.ca/events or call as 80,500 leadership transitions. “This the co-op office at 250-352-6786. speaker’s tour forms a significant part Registration is online. To read more of our strategic approach to addressing about Linda Fairburn, go to http://www. leadership changes in the non-profit makethingshappen.net/. sector,” says Eva Hernandez, operations The Kootenay Boundary coordinator with the Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-operative Community Services Co-op. was formed in 2003. Its mission is to Workshops and individual work to strengthen its members and consultations are scheduled for seven address issues of social well-being in the Columbia Basin communities between Kootenay-Boundary region. October 29 and November 5. In addition to workshops, a key component of this ULRIKE ZOBEL, LAWYER PRACTISE RESTRICTED TO: speaking tour will be the training of local CRIMINAL & FAMILY LAW consultants to support non-profits with BY APPOINTMENT ONLY succession planning, thereby leaving a 208 Broadway St., Nakusp, BC lasting legacy in the Columbia Basin. “Through our partnership with 250-265-4372 • 1-877-265-4372 Columbia Basin Trust and sponsorship www.ulrikezobel.com Serving the Arrow and Slocan Lakes from the United Community Services 10 NAKUSP & THE ARROW LAKES The Valley Voice October 19, 2011 Nakusp’s concerns taken to Union of BC Municipalities by Timothy Schafer provide Dr. Lea with some assistance Mayor Hamling. area, looking at whether a fixed link moratorium be placed on BC Hydro’s There was healthy conversation but in the effort. However, nothing concrete arose would be feasible, as well as discussing installation of smart meters until more few answers for Nakusp Mayor Karen As well, they discussed out of the meeting. the importance of access to the area to research had been done. Hamling and her council as they took communication and the fact that, Further on the road to wellness the village’s economic growth. However, previous to the vote, the concerns of the Village to the recent in spite of Dr. Halpenny’s efforts, In a meeting later in the UBCM Not so smart of an idea the minister responsible stated that the Union of BC Municipalities convention. communication is lacking. week with MLA Dr. Moira Stilwell – A resolution (B 174) was passed by smart meter program was going forward Physician recruitment “We have not been kept up to date Parliamentary Secretary for Industry, the UBCM delegates requesting that a regardless of the outcome of the vote. Hamling and Councillor Cam on several areas, including physician Research and Innovation to the Minister Leitch met with Interior Health recruitment and community issues,” of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation – Complications arise for Authority’s CEO Dr. Robert Halpenny said Mayor Hamling. Hamling again brought up the and Norm Embree, chair of the IHA She reiterated the importance of importance of physician recruitment. Centennial Building addition by Timothy Schafer input from them,” she said. “We’ll board, to notify them about the amount recognizing Nakusp’s facility as an Dr. Stilwell is working on a program The Arrow Lakes Historical Society need to determine from that meeting of time Dr. Norman Lea spent on acute care hospital, and requested the involving BC medical students who are will have to wait before they find out whether it is in the best interests to allow physician recruitment and finding hospital be moved back into the IHA’s studying abroad and how they might be if the addition they are planning to the a building to go partially completed.” locums (doctors who work in the place acute services department. The Arrow a resource for meeting the health care Centennial Building will be delayed The idea of a delay rankled of the regular doctor) for the village. Lakes Hospital was moved to the IHA’s needs of the rural communities. or not. Councillor Ulli Mueller. “I would like Hamling and Leitch asked that IHA community integration/ community Over 500 BC women and men Although $100,000 is still lacking to make sure we move as swiftly as care department a couple of years ago. are studying to become physicians in in the fundraising for the $400,000 we can on this because they have gone P.A.L.S.P.A.L.S PET OF THE. PET WEEK OF THEMayor WEEK Hamling also asked for IHA countries such as New Zealand, Ireland project, the society has begun to lay the through a tender process and … it would support on an application for $200,000 and Australia. But they are facing permitting groundwork to get the go be unfair to hold them up longer than we Meet Minnyfrom the provincial Rural Recruitment challenges in returning to the province, ahead for building the addition. have to,” said Mueller. Contingency Fund. The funding can be particularly in regard to placements for But the building is a complex, The historical society had advertised used to increase the incentive benefit residencies to complete their medical involving three organizations, meaning for a contractor to complete the addition, for a new physician or for recruiting training. Hamling asked Stilwell to keep communication and agreements need but there was no formal agreement in expenses. her informed. to be put in place before the disruptive place with the Village. The Centennial There was also the issue of A bridge (and decision) not too far work goes ahead, reads a Village staff Building is a Village facility, so liability education for the hospital’s nursing Councillor Ulli Mueller, Acting report. issues and other items must be addressed staff. “Funding has not been approved CAO Linda Tynan and Mayor Hamling The historical society has suggested before work can begin. for training to this point and it is critical met with Glen Brown, executive they could proceed with the project this Simply put, the project cannot that our nurses receive training,” said director of the BC Infrastructure and This beautiful ginger & white cat will year and only go to the lock-up stage start until it comes back to council for Finance Division. Meet “Sugar”be (N893C)up for adoption Sugar soon. – the stage when a building’s external approval. They asked about the Nakusp Hot isHer a one-year-oldname is Minny male and Jack she is very friendly. wall cladding and roof covering is fixed, Until then, council requested the Springs bridge grant and were informed IfRussell/Poodle you are interested Cross. in givingHe Minny a home, the flooring is laid and external doors Arrow Lakes Historical Society to please call P.A.L.S. at a decision would come in the fall, as is good with kids and cats. and external windows are fixed (even meet with directors of the library 250-265-3792 or e-mail us at pals-online.ca they are waiting on the budget. Please call PALS at 250- if those doors or windows are only board and museum board in regards Brown encouraged communication 265-3792PALS AGM or meeting email info@on February 9th, 7pm at temporary). to the proposed Centennial Building 950 Crescent Bay Rd with his branch on grant requests so pals-online.ca. That suggestion sparked some addition and develop an operating that they are aware of the importance WEEKLY SPONSOR: discussion at the October 11 council protocol between all parties outlining WEEKLY SPONSOR: of requested planning grants. SelkirkSelkirk RealtyRealty meeting. Nakusp Mayor Karen responsibilities for expenses, operations Thank you ferry much Kelly RobertsKelly Roberts Hamling said they needed to involve and building safety. A meeting with Minister of (250) 265-3635(250) 265-3635 the building’s other tenants – the library Village staff will also prepare a Highways Blair Lekstrom and his staff www.royallepage.ca and the museum – because it will affect formal agreement between the society brought forward a number of concerns their operations and their budget. and the Village in regards to construction Village council had with the new ferry. “We can’t make a decision without and development of the project. Council had gathered information on the operations side and wanted to MP David Wilks aims for minimum PERM & COLOUR SPECIAL ensure that the Village’s concerns were 15% off reviewed and that they receive a report sentence for kidnappers of children October 25 – November 5 on the results. by Timothy Schafer minimum sentence of five years and a Book your appointment as soon “We requested that the Galena Making good on one of his maximum of life. Currently there is no as possible remain in service as a back-up ferry,” campaign promises, Kootenay- minimum sentence. ESTHETIC SPECIAL said Mayor Hamling. Columbia MP David Wilks is looking “It’s very difficult to provide free paraffin with all However, it currently is not in the to establish “proper” punishment for evidence in court because a three-year- Nakusp, BC manicures and pedicures plans. criminals. old is not allowed to give evidence as 250-265-3424 They also asked that a long-range The former 20-year RCMP officer they don’t know the difference between 250-265-3681 plan be put into place for the Nakusp and mayor of Sparwood has put forward a truth and a lie,” said Wilks. “So what • LUMBER a new private members bill in the 41st happens is they have to rely solely on • SIDING Canadian Parliament, he told Nakusp physical evidence of admission by the • INSULATION Village council at its most recent kidnapper.” • ROOFING meeting, in response to the kidnapping Randall Hopley was captured late • DRYWALL of three-year-old Kienan Hebert of last month in Crowsnest Lake, Alberta, • FLOORING Sparwood. after a week-long manhunt. He is • HARDWARE The bill says that a stranger who accused of abducting Hebert from his • GENERAL PAINT kidnaps someone under the age of bed in Sparwood sometime before 8:30 • PLUMBING 16 and is found guilty will receive a am the week before. • ELECTRICAL Nakusp General Store once again presents • WOOD STOVES • WINDOWS/DOORS OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD • SCAFFOLDING Operation Christmas Child gives you the opportunity to make • ENGINEERED FLOORS this Christmas brighter for a needy child. This project of • ROOF TRUSSES Samaritan’s Purse allows you as a family to send a message of • TOOL RENTALS love and compassion to children in crisis in areas of the world. • AGRICULTURAL FEEDS • GARDENING SUPPLIES We welcome the opportunity to join with you to bring a gift of • GREENHOUSE hope, faith and compassion to a needy child this year. To take OPEN part in this exciting program, ask for 7 am - 5:30 Weekdays a brochure at Nakusp General Store. 9 am - 5:00 Saturday Shoe boxes available at The Best Lumberyard Deadline: November 4, 2011 Nakusp General Store in the Kootenays Broadway St., Nakusp We deliver! Sandra Watt (250) 265-3438 [email protected] Ph: 265-3444 October 19, 2011 The Valley Voice NAKUSP & THE ARROW LAKES 11 Sun shines for second annual Halcyon Harvest Fest submitted The Halcyon Pig Roast is the contest was in full swing. Contestants Following a week’s worth of signature of the festival, and mouths looked on in quiet anticipation as the foreboding forecasts, tents had been watered as everybody waited for the judges sampled and awarded scores for erected for the second annual Halcyon star of the show: a 120-pound locally presentation, aroma, and flavour. The Harvest Fest and the Halcyon Hot raised pig. More delicious foods had pies all looked wonderful; some were Springs Village and Spa staff had found their way to the festival, and adorned with the traditional criss-cross prepared for a cold and rainy day. the roast was complemented by hearty pattern, another with a pastry-made apple As the set-up for the festival that soups and salads. Fresh apple juice shape, and there was even a raw-food Sunday morning proceeded, the air felt was being offered up only moments apple pie. warmer than everybody had expected after having been squeezed through With so many worthy submissions, New clothing by ARK, Leopards and Roses, LaLama and the ground was drying. Beyond an old-fashioned, wooden juice press. it wasn’t easy for the judges, but three all expectations, and to the delight of Vendors and volunteers provided prizes were awarded with the grand prize and much more for a fabulous Fall and Winter. all Harvest Fest participants, the sun dessert, homemade chocolates, hand- going to Janice Leeson from Nakusp. Visit us and see for yourself! started to shine. The day was gaining picked fruits and freshly baked goods to The last of the performers wrapped momentum and expectations were brighten the afternoon. up as people dispersed and vendors growing as people gathered for the event. People chatted as they perused packed up at the end of a great day. To The crowd of happy visitors cheered the various wares on display that day: everybody’s delight, the proceeds of on as Jesse Booth, Aidan McLaren- beautiful bead-work, playful knits, the bake sale earned over $300 to split Caux, Terry Goodfellow and Caelen unique pottery, arts and crafts, fine beef between PALS and the Nakusp Food Laroque all showed their talent on jerky, local fresh produce, and exotic Bank. Blessed by good weather, great acoustic guitars in different genres oils. Harvest Fest enjoyed a satisfying food and joyful attitudes, a successful Quality Timber Homes of music and the succulent aroma of and unique array of goods from this Halcyon Harvest Fest left the staff, a roasted pig meandered through the year’s vendors. vendors and visitors looking forward to • Timbers to 36 foot long festive atmosphere. By mid afternoon the apple pie another celebration next year. • Entranceways • Custom Stairs • Interior Finishing • Decks • Handrails • Wood Windows and Doors • Design and Engineering • Concrete and Framing

MADDEN TIMBERFRAMES www.maddentimber.com 250 265 3316 Handcut traditional joinery with local wood since 2006 Halcyon Harvest Fest apple pie contest winner Janice Leeson with Michelle Grenier. Nakusp hosts presentation on native bees submitted people think of honey bees that were Come listen to a free presentation imported from Europe,” says insect called ‘Pollinators That Really Perform’ biologist and presenter Lynn Westcott. on the importance of native bees and “Native bees, however, are a very their role in pollinating our ecosystem. different beast. There are hundreds of Plus, at the Tuesday, October 25 native bee species in Canada and nearly presentation at the Seniors’ Hall in all are non-aggressive. Most importantly, Nakusp, you’ll learn how to build a native bees, especially mason bees, are simple bee home that will make your also incredibly efficient pollinators.” garden blossom whether you grow This wide-ranging presentation flowers, fruits or vegetables. explores native bee identification, Hosted by the Fish and Wildlife the important role they play in the Compensation Program (FWCP), a environment, the different bee groups partnership between BC Hydro, the that might be encountered in the Nakusp Province of BC and Fisheries and Oceans area, and how to build simple bee Canada, the presentation highlights “condos” that will attract them. the importance of native bees to the ‘Pollinators That Really Perform’ world around us and provides valuable will be held at 7 pm on October 25, at the information on how to attract and keep Seniors’ Hall in Nakusp. Registration is them in your yard. not required. For more information, visit “When you mention bees, most fwcp.ca or call 250-352-6874. PUBLIC NOTICE The Nakusp Hot Springs will be closed for Fall Maintenance from Wednesday, October 26, 2011 to Tuesday, November 1, 2011. We will reopen on our first Winter Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Thank you for your patience while we are closed and we are looking forward to seeing you again. 12 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice October 19, 2011 Volunteers move Kaslo Library twice in 2011 submitted by Eva Kelemen smaller temporary library on Front office, geothermal heating, an projects,” she said. moving furniture, all kinds of Kaslo & District Public Library Street, so that renovations could take expanded hallway, and an accessible September 17 was packing day. cleaning, assembling and breaking has had an exciting year with place in the basement of City Hall. washroom. It is a pleasure to be back! It took 30 volunteer hours (or 3.5 down boxes, recycling, patching volunteer work parties moving In September, the library moved The Kaslo Public Library first hours) to pack 7,000 library items! up walls, installing cabinets, 13,000+ items twice. back to a welcoming space with moved into City Hall in 1924, “As a result, the Monday work party bending metal, modifying shelves The first move meant sorting the wonderful improvements such as occupying a small room on the top was cancelled and we enjoyed a day and counters, etc. “Every task was library collection and moving half of new lighting and electrical wiring, floor. In 1953, the library moved off,” said Kelemen. important. Every volunteer donated it into storage and the other half to a higher ceilings, fresh paint, new down to the main floor when On Tuesday, 17 JV Humphries valuable help,” said Kelemen. provincial and local government grade 7 students moved For each move, just over 60 funding made it possible to purchase approximately 500 boxes from volunteers signed up to help. Both books. When the library became Front Street storage to the City Hall times, support from volunteers, the Re-Awakening crowded, it was time to look for a location in just under two hours. They Village of Kaslo, and the library larger space, and in 1982, after huge had the added challenge of moving board and staff made the move Health Centre renovations to the City Hall basement the colour-coded numbered boxes possible. In September, volunteers (which, by the way, was the first jail in the ‘right’ area of the library; the donated 290 hours to successfully 14th Anniversary Sale in Kaslo and still had a dirt floor at next group of volunteers could then move the Kaslo & District Public the start of the project), the Kaslo put the boxes in order by number Library back to the ground floor of One Day Only – W ednesday, October 26 & District Public Library moved in and begin unpacking and rejoining City Hall in one week. and expanded. January 2011 was the the collection. Thank you to all the wonderful first time the library left City Hall in Volunteer jobs also included ‘library movers’ in Kaslo and Area D. 87 years. 25% off all It was the library director, Eva Kelemen’s job to organize both moves. “Facing the move out, I regular-priced did not know it was possible to move an entire library in less than a month!” she said. “Every day vitamins involved specific projects as well as planning the next day. There were so many unknowns. Fortunately, there In-store sales was also a lot of support.” For the move back, Kelemen was able to organize the work days in just & draws! six hours, based on notes from the first move and getting to know the 320 Broadway St. Nakusp 250-265-3188 volunteers. “It is amazing how fast a group of volunteers can complete

Eva Kelemen, librarian at Kaslo Public Library, is very pleased with her new office and all the recent renovations to the library space in City Hall. Winlaw artists do well in Castlegar submitted For artistic merit, Vogelaar was Three Winlaw artists were honoured awarded second place for his piece Venus at the gala evening on October 1 in de Cello. Castlegar for the city’s SculptureWalk. And Huge and Foolish by Rabi’a, Celebrating the summer end to the a four-foot diameter sphere made of city’s sculpture tour, David Ducharme, hundreds of welded together industrial Peter Vogelaar and Rabi’a were given a pieces, rusty tools, bike parts, horse and nod for their exceptional work. buggy gear, farm bits (all but the kitchen Ducharme was honoured for his sink) was purchased by Columbia Basin original sand piece by having it turned Trust to be on public display in Castlegar into a cement sculpture. in perpetuity.

Huge and Foolish by Winlaw artist, Rabi’a, was purchased by CBT and is on public display at the CBT building in Castlegar. October 19, 2011 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 13 Bob Sandford comes to Slocan Valley to speak about water submitted Passmore Hall on November 5 at the Forum for Leadership on Water a dinner with the Sinixt Nation at the world, Canada is still in a Bob Sandford, one of Canada’s 7 pm. (FLOW). The Perry Ridge Water the hall from 6 to 7 pm – suggested position to effectively manage our most authoritative voices on water- This event is part of a cross- Users Association arranged for the donation of $10 to go towards water resources in positive and related issues, will speak at the Canada speaking tour, sponsored by Passmore event, and is co-hosting water protection. The event also productive ways. By balancing coincides with the release of Ethical water availability and the needs of Water: Learning to Value What its population, Sandford and Phare Matters Most, a book co-authored contend that Canada can achieve by Sandford and Merrell-Ann Phare. sustainability and become a world Fresh water is essential to leader in this all-important issue. both the ever-expanding human Sandford is the author or editor population and the ever-threatened of some 20 books on the history natural landscapes that surround us. and heritage of the Canadian West. And yet, society seems to continually He is presently chair of the United ignore the need for a common-sense Nations International Decade Water approach to – and appreciation for Life Partnership in Canada and of – our freshwater resources. Our was the first Canadian to be invited consumption of this remarkable, to sit on the advisory committee for life-giving substance now exceeds the Rosenberg International Forum its future availability. on Water Policy, a biennial global Ethical Water is a ground- public-policy forum that examines breaking work that redefines our solutions to our planet’s water crisis. relationship with fresh water. It He lives in Canmore, Alberta. outlines the steps that we must take Merrell-Ann Phare is a member in order to ensure the sustainability of the Forum for Leadership on New Denver students learned about the new greenhouse at Lucerne’s annual Harvest Festival October 6. They also planted trees that were donated of our water supply for future Water (FLOW), and is a legal advisor by Tree Canada’s school grounds program, juiced apples, cleaned up the garden, learned about bears and about a new method of composting. generations. The authors emphasize to the Assembly of First Nations Kaslo’s Sufferfest inspires and brings community together that, unlike most countries around regarding water matters. by Jan McMurray are excited to race, but to have people Saturday morning, and every child Kaslo’s second annual Sufferfest cheering them on and celebrating their received a cookie medal – a cookie was another huge success. There accomplishments with them is the best! shaped like a medal on a ribbon – made was more than double the number of It’s so uplifting and inspiring. So many by Kaslo’s Landmark Bakery. “That participants from last year, and lots of people were inspired to try it next year, was a big hit, so we’ll do that again!” very positive feedback from participants, or to try a longer race next year – it gives said Neufeld. volunteers and spectators. people something to work towards. The event grew to two days and Open Sun. 11-3 • 411 Kootenay St, Nelson One of the racers wrote in these That’s what it’s all about – how it eight races this year, compared to one comments to Race Director Janis changes people’s lives.” day and four races. Next year, Neufeld Neufeld: “Thank you thank you thank There were 309 registered says there probably won’t be any big you! What an incredible job you and participants this year, including quite a changes, but she will plan for double all the volunteers did. I had one of the few professional and elite athletes. There the number of participants again to 600. funnest days in my 52 years on this were over 200 volunteers and many, “We have a vision to grow this event planet thanks to your work! I have many spectators. People came from all into something grand,” said Neufeld. never seen and felt so much positive over the region, from further afield in “Eventually, it will be on the same scale energy in Kaslo before. Specially all BC, from Alberta, and there was one as Jazz Fest.” the competitors were just beaming. The from Quebec and one from Yellowknife. Sufferfest is an event of the Kaslo way it brought people together was just Many racers from the region did Sufferfest Society, which hires Janis absolutely amazing.” very well, most notably Gary Parkstrom Neufeld as race director. Neufeld says this comment really of New Denver, a teacher at Lucerne sums up what the event is all about. School. He placed first in the 40K cross- “It’s not just about the racing – it country bike race, finishing more than brings the people of Kaslo together,” one minute before Ian Crosthwaite of she said. “We had half the population Kelowna, who has qualified for world of Kaslo involved in this event, either championships. as participants, volunteers, sponsors, Jeanie Dwyer of Vallican also had suppliers or spectators.” an impressive finish. She was the fastest Also, she says, the event is about female in the 100K bike race. inspiring people. “The participants The children’s events took place raphics g hoto P yper P g ou D : CREDIT

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Gary Parkstrom of New Denver placed a very impressive first in Kaslo Sufferfest’s 40K cross- country bike race. 14 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice October 19, 2011 Rossland hosts youth film festival submitted and continues across Canada and around must be received in Vancouver on or Choice and Best of the Fest. music or music you have permission The international REEL Youth Film the world, with almost 30 screenings before this date. It is free to submit a film Film submissions must be made to use. Festival comes to Rossland Saturday, booked from September 2011 through and forms can be found on the Rossland by people 19 or younger; be under 10 For more info on the Reel Youth November 26, featuring some of the best August 2012. Council for Arts and Culture website at minutes (including titles and credits); be Film Festival and for film submission in international youth film-making, along The deadline for local youth to www.rosslandcac.com. There will be original video (video you shot yourself) information visit: www.ReelYouth.ca with submissions from the talented youth submit a film is November 4 and all films cash prizes for two local films: People’s or have permission to use; have original or www.rosslandcac.com of the West and Central Kootenays. This exciting piece of the Rossland Six new members join CBT’s youth advisory committee Mountain Film Festival is brought to you submitted committee by the previous year’s (Revelstoke). Fontes (Castlegar), Zeb Hansell by the Rossland Council for Arts and CBT welcomed six new committee members. Returning members are: (Fruitvale), Zachary McClean Culture in partnership with Kootenay members to its Youth Advisory The commitment to serve on Laura Archer (Golden), Miranda (Golden) and Kyler Perepolkin Association for Science and Technology. Committee (YAC) this past the YAC is a minimum one-year de Groot (Cranbrook), Matt (South Slocan). Admission is $3. Funds raised at the weekend in Golden, including term. This commitment involves REEL Youth screening will support the Winlaw’s Jaya Ducharme and a weekend meeting every two upcoming U19 Film Festival and Gala: Kyler Perepolkin of South Slocan. months and review of all Columbia April 14, 2012 on the big screen at the YAC members are motivated Basin Youth Grant applications. Royal Theatre, Trail. The screening and involved youth, ages 15-29, This is a task unique to this begins at noon at the Rossland Miners who provide advice on youth- CBT advisory committee and was Hall. related grants and events at CBT. specifically given to the group The 2011 Reel Youth Film “Engagement and leadership to further promote the active Festival is a collection of compelling are two key areas of CBT’s engagement of youth in regional and entertaining short youth films: recently finalized 2011-2016 decision-making processes. animations, dramas, documentaries, Youth Strategic Plan,” said YAC members are also often comedies and a musical. Whether facing Wayne Lundeberg, CBT director asked to become involved in a down riot police in Copenhagen, vying of youth initiatives. “The YAC number of CBT and community for love in Philadelphia, or searching is an important means for CBT events and youth forums, to special Vancouver’s downtown east side for a to engage with Basin youth and projects and website moderating. missing aunt, these are the unflinching through their participation they Welcome new members: stories of today’s youth. are able to build their own skills Jaya Ducharme (Winlaw), According to Festival Director Mark as leaders.” Sierra Franklin (Canal Flats), The 2011 new YAC meet with returning members in Golden. L to R: Miranda de Groot Vonesch, “The Reel Youth Film Festival Prospective YAC members go Tessa Jackson (Nelson), Blake (Cranbrook), Sierra Franklin (Canal Flats), Tessa Jackson (Nelson), Jane Rolandi (Cranbrook), is discovering and promoting the next through an application process and Nicol (Nelson), Jane Rolandi Jaya Ducharme (Winlaw), Taryn Walker (Revelstoke) and Zeb Hansell (Fruitvale). Seated L-R: generation of film-makers. The festival are selected to volunteer on the (Cranbrook) and Taryn Walker Zachary McClean (Golden), Blake Nicol (Nelson) and Kyler Perepolkin (South Slocan). empowers young people to speak up and express themselves through film. It is CBT offers $300,000 to promote manufacturing/technology in Columbia Basin an opportunity for audiences to see the submitted Trust, the Kootenay Association for retention and expansion survey and KAST is a professional organization best of youth film-making while gaining A $300,000 partnership to further Science and Technology (KAST) and strategy development, peer support and that actively promotes science, insight into youth culture and the issues develop the manufacturing and Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council networking programs, virtual business technology and innovation; and affecting young people today.” technology sector in the Basin is being (KRIC). incubator and development resource and facilitates meaningful connections to The RYFF premiered at the forged between the Columbia Basin The Manufacturing and Technology sector symposium. stimulate entrepreneurial and economic Vancouver International Film Festival, Sector Development Pilot Initiative The initiative will support the region development. is a two-year pilot initiative which to better compete in the global market, KRIC is a non-profit society that will focus on the development and provide support to start-up companies in provides programming and events expansion of the Basin manufacturing the region, keep sector talent in the Basin targeted at businesses, communities and and technology sector. Activities over and provide role models and mentors to students/educators related to science, the two years will include a business businesses and employees. technology and innovation. Bears are hungry - public urged to do their part submitted by BC Ministry of root causes of bear-human conflicts, euthanized each year. Squamish, Environment reduce the risks to human safety Kamloops, Lions Bay and Whistler With bears seeking out extra and private property, and reduce are the first four BC communities to food to build up fat reserves for the number of bears that have to be achieve the Bear Smart designation. hibernation, BC’s Conservation Officer Service is busy responding to bear-human conflicts. The main cause of conflicts is access to non-natural food sources. Bears that learn how to get at exposed pet food, ripe fruit, improperly stored garbage, dirty barbecues or composts become conditioned and will continue to return to the food source. “We can’t prevent all bear-human conflicts but we can prevent those ones,” said Environment Minister Terry Lake. “There’s a lot of information out there for the public such as the Bear Aware website, which offers valuable information to help us all reduce bear-human conflicts.” The Bear Smart Community program is a voluntary, preventative bear conservation program designed by the Ministry of Environment in partnership with the BC Conservation Foundation and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. It is based on a set of criteria that must be Natasha Miles, Hills resident and principal of Lucerne School, launched her first novel, A Place achieved for communities to be to Play, at Rory’s on Main restaurant, October 15. The novel’s setting is 2089 England, where awarded “Bear Smart” status. there is no time for fun and no green space left – except a secret place that is discovered by The goal of achieving Bear Smart three teens, who overturn an evil plot to get rid of childhood forever. The novel is available at Community status is to address the amazon.co.uk or by calling Natasha at 250-358-2721. October 19, 2011 The Valley Voice KASLO & DISTRICT 15 Kaslo council, October 11: Library asks for increased budget by Jan McMurray Street Park Committee presented the Village’s funding application for the • Alan Davidson, Ministry of an appropriate RFP and to 2012 budget • Catherine McCormick of the Kaslo results of two surveys on the conceptual operational fuel treatment project has to Forests, informed council by email that deliberations to consider costs. Public Library attended to ask for an drawings they have had done for park be revised and re-submitted by October the works to restore Whitewater Creek • In response to a request from Ken increase to the tax rate for the library, improvements. There were 126 public 14. Treatment areas included in the near Retallack have been completed. Hart, the Village will provide a letter of from 12 cents per $1,000 of assessed surveys and 48 merchant surveys application must have a high or extreme The creek had sometimes been carrying support to have signage installed on local value to 14 cents per $1,000. This was completed, showing overwhelming threat rating, so the Arena/Balfour high levels of sediment into Kaslo highways that alerts drivers to cyclists. referred to 2012 budget discussions. support for the suggested improvements. treatment area, rated as moderate, has to River, which is the Village’s backup • A request for tree removal on McCormick explained that the five- Improvements include a wheelchair be removed from the application. water source. “The risk to the town the Water Street bank (and Fifth) and year strategic plan process the library accessible washroom and a covered • At the October 6 Development water system from elevated sediment sidewalk repair on A Avenue was board completed in 2009 showed that the pavilion. Services Committee meeting, a levels during summer thunderstorms or referred to Public Works to report to the Kaslo Library is under-funded by local Van Deursen indicated that the summary of all comments received on extended fall rains should now be greatly next Development Services Committee government. In 2009, the average tax rate committee had finished its work after the downtown parking strategy was reduced,” he said. meeting. for Kootenay libraries was 16 cents per three and a half years. Councillor read, and council members contributed • Information from a company • The Village has entered into an $1,000, where Kaslo’s was 8 cents per Leathwood acknowledged that the further comments. All comments will be called ‘GreenGym,’ the largest supplier agreement with the new owners of the $1,000. The strategic plan sets the goal committee had accomplished a lot, and it provided to the Water Street Committee. of outdoor fitness equipment in Canada, laundromat building, who plan to add to reach 16 cents per $1,000 by 2014. was now up to council to decide “where Also, as recommended by the was received and referred to the a second floor with a balcony. The McCormick also thanked the Village we’re going” with the project. The Development Services Committee, all Municipal Services Committee. CAO agreement allows for the balcony to for the renovations to the City Hall matter was referred to the Development unauthorized ‘no parking’ signs in Kaslo Sawyer informed council that there is a encroach over the sidewalk. basement. The library has moved back Services Committee. will be removed, with notice of this in the balance of $6,700 in the budget for the • The Village will upgrade its in, and McCormick said it is “brighter, • A resident wrote to object to a next Twitter publication. waterfront park trail at Vimy Park, and website to CivicWeb CMS standards warmer and more welcoming.” washroom in Front Street Park, and to • Council received four pieces of council has three months to spend it. in 2011 for a total cost of $3,637, • Lynn Van Deursen of the Front suggest that the Saturday Market take correspondence regarding Water Street. The GreenGym info was referred to the utilizing the following areas of the annual place in Vimy Park. The letter was Jim Yount asked for all costs of work Municipal Services Committee, which budget: software purchase $,1000, office Kaslo event raises referred to the Development Services done on the project during the terms of was given the authority to spend the supplies $2,000 and education $637. awareness of depression, Committee. the current and previous Water Street remaining money in the budget. • The following rates will apply to • A letter from David Stewart, North committees. Ian Fraser’s email, which • Councillor Leathwood raised the general election officers in 2011: Chief anxiety and risky drinking Kootenay Lake Arts & Heritage Council was read aloud at the Water Street public issue of electronic communication. In Election Officer $650; Deputy Chief submitted president, asks for the use of Front Street meeting, was received, and staff was the past month, there have been two Election Officer $500; Poll Clerks $350. Many of us experience a shift in Park for the Saturday Market for 16 directed to answer his questions. Teresa incidents where the Village has emailed mood as we enter autumn. Saturdays in 2012, from June through May wrote to say she was not happy out calls for tenders, but the emails have Real Estate in Kaslo and This October, there is a unique September. Stewart acknowledges that with the public meeting, in particular not reached all the companies the Village North Kootenay Lake opportunity to learn more about the Kaslo Hotel would like to use the the reading aloud of Fraser’s letter, and intended to reach. This issue was referred www.century21kaslo.com depression, anxiety, and risky park during the Canada Day weekend for believes a public apology should be to the Municipal Services Committee. [email protected] drinking. A ‘Beyond the Blues: the folk festival, and says NKLAHC is forthcoming. (Fraser referred to “a vocal • Erika Bird’s report on the Kaslo 250-505-4722 Depression Anxiety Education and working with the hotel to determine how minority who may have vested interests and District Community Forest Society Century21 Mountainview Realty Ltd. Screening Day’ is taking place in to share the space on the Saturday. This hijacking the planning process.”) May was received. Road building between the Kaslo on October 21, 1-4 pm at the was referred to the Municipal Services will be advised council does not feel airport and South Fork “is taking a bite Open Daily seniors’ hall. Committee, where committee members a public apology is necessary, as the out of our bottom line,” she says, and a at 6:30 am Held during Mental Illness will take a look at the park policy. public meeting was “one step in a public deficit of about $100,000 is expected this Closed Sun. - Awareness Week, Beyond the • Kaslo Flying Club President Russ process which council members chose year. The manager has been asked to find Wed. at 3:00 pm Blues is an annual awareness day to White wrote to report that Sufferfest to attend in the capacity of members of some timber that can be logged this fall, Thurs. - Sat. engage people to learn more about participants had crossed the airport the public.” Finally, council received a and likely the board will borrow from at 7:00 pm depression, which affects about one runway during the race, posing a copy of a letter from Teresa May to Ida the silviculture account. – Licensed – in seven in a lifetime, and anxiety danger to themselves and to pilots and Chong, Minister of Community, Sport • Tom Humphries wrote to ask that Located at the Heart of Front problems, which affect one in six, as aircraft. Sufferfest Race Director Janis and Cultural Development, asking her the kingpost of the Vimy Park gazebo Street • 353-2955 well as related issues like suicide and Neufeld will be asked to attend the for “a review of the protocol” used by be carved with some kind of local motif, “Best Eggs Benedict Ever” risky drinking. For Beyond the Blues next Development Services Committee the Village when she tried to obtain a as they meant to do when they built it “Mexican, Salads, 2011, more than 70 local events meeting to discuss the event. copy of Fraser’s letter from the Village 20 years ago. This was referred to the Dinners, Wraps & Stir-Fry will be set up across BC throughout • Council received word that the office the day after the public meeting. Municipal Services Committee to create October. At an education and screening event, you can take part in fun and engaging activities to learn more about mood and anxiety problems, effective treatments, supports and self-care. You can then fill out short self-tests on depression, anxiety and risky drinking, talk privately with a clinician about the results and next steps, and find out about resources and supports in your community. The events are free, anonymous, confidential and walk-in. The Kaslo event will include screening of the video ‘The Pain of Depression - A Journey through the Darkness,’ an activity called ‘Make your own stress ball,’ a ‘wellness basket raffle’ and free snacks. “This event is for anyone, whatever your experience of mental health,” says Karen Miller from Interior Health, who is organizing the Kaslo event. “The screening and debriefing activities at Beyond the Blues are designed to support people in educating themselves so that they can recognize the signs and know what to do next if they or someone they care about is affected down the road.” For more information, visit www.heretohelp.bc.ca or call 1-866- 917-HOPE (4673). 16 SMALL BUSINESS MONTH The Valley Voice October 19, 2011 Interview with Deanne Monroe, Basin Business Advisor for the West Kootenay area For our Small Business Month fea- Basin Business Advisors are program seeking professional input and One common issue for small with. This may be a lack of knowledge ture in the Valley Voice, we interviewed experienced business counsellors and a perspective on the direction of their business owners is the challenge of or confidence in managing employees, Deanne Monroe, the Basin Business analysts, who work passionately to business. As Advisors, we often pose remaining in control of their cash flow growth issues or assistance in developing Advisor for the West Kootenay region. meet the unique needs of clients. We the right questions to the business owner and overall financial performance. a succession plan. We have worked Deanne travels regularly to meet clients meet business owners at their place of and then work with owners to come to Business owners who have taken the successfully with many second or third in Nakusp, the Slocan Valley and Kaslo. business, which is super convenient for a right solution for them. In some cases time to set up ways to track financial generation businesses who are in need What is the Basin Business rural based businesses. Advisor services we start right at the beginning: what is performance of their products or of updating their practices and systems. Advisors Program? are free and confidentiality is respected. the business, what are the key products services and budget their expenses find What are today’s trends in Kootenay The Basin Business Advisors Where the business could benefit and services offered, where is the themselves better able to control this small business? program is accessible to any business in from the assistance of a specialist business positioned in the market and is aspect of their business. There have always been hard the Columbia Basin and is designed to in their industry or in a particular company communicating this message For small businesses who are working entrepreneurs in our region. help small business owners strengthen management area, the BBA program has clearly? We discuss current practices, struggling with financial management, Current trends include the strengthening the management and performance of funds available to cost share consulting what is working and what is not from we customize our work to help owners of the agriculture and food processing their business. The program is funded contracts with businesses. the owners’ perspective, and explore improve their practices and create industry. While farms have always by the Columbia Basin Trust. Business owners contact the BBA new ideas to help the business achieve practical tools they can use in their existed, there are changes in how farms its goals. business day to day. It can be as simple are doing business, such as branding the There is no company too small or as a pricing model for manufactured farm, expanding products and working issue too large for the BBA program to goods to a comprehensive cash flow harder to connect with a direct customer. assist with. Our challenge as Advisors plan for an upcoming year. We have A farmer may know how to grow the best is to make a meaningful difference also supported business plans that assist produce, but can they make the overall for business owners, to help them business owners develop a strategy to business work? manage their business more successfully, reduce their debt. New technology is being created however that is defined by them. We also work with many and adopted by Kootenay businesses. What are the most common small businesspeople who are managing a Integrating new technologies, business issues that you hear about in financially successful business, yet there thoughtfully, into your business can Jason & Robin Janet the West Kootenays? is a management area they need help create new opportunities to access Gifts & and serve customers, which can be essential for businesses based in smaller Candies communities. All types of business are Movie rentals exploring social media and the internet to determine if it is a good fit for marketing coming soon! their business and how to tap into it www.williamhuntercabins.com Main St • New Denver successfully. 250-358-2647 250-358-2618 There are definitely challenges in the construction, service, tourism and retail sectors influenced by global economic “the oldest organic and fair- uncertainty. 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The club applied for several Future club projects include in outdoor recreation this past year, many provincially owned trails, and Tom Duchastel, project designer grants and was thrilled with the more specialized road/trail grooming prompting the need for a group to many more people who enjoy water and coordinator, reported, “The cabin outpouring of support from local equipment, a wider network of promote and coordinate the new sports at area rivers and Kootenay is now finished and nearly ready for businesses, organizations and private groomed trails and two family oriented plethora of outdoor activities. Lake. skiers.” A steady stream of visitors donors. overnight huts at the proposed Mt. The Kaslo Outdoor Recreation KORS is currently working has been visiting the site and reactions KNSC also put together a beautiful Buchanan Wilderness Recreation Society (KORS) has been formed to closely with the Kaslo Nordic Ski range from “wow” to “I can’t wait trail guidebook to sell as a fundraiser, Area. manage the recreational onslaught. Club and the Kaslo Mountain Bike for snow.” but when the guidebook was recently Mountain bike camp From mountain biking workshops, Club, and is participating in planning Getting children involved taken off the shelves amid controversy, The Kaslo Mountain Bike Club’s ongoing bike rides and a mountain sessions with the Kaslo Trail Alliance Another top priority for KNSC is the projected monies for the kids’ five-day kids’ mountain bike camp in bike youth camp, swim lessons, group regarding a long-term plan to get a kids’ program up and running ski equipment and trail grooming August quickly sold out, with 26 kids kayaking lessons, triathalon training for more trails on Crown land to so that area children can participate equipment was removed. age five to 13. courses, to the Sufferfest events and complement the existing Trailblazer’s in the ski club’s planned outdoor It appeared that this year’s Three coaches, supported by a the recent 500-kilometre Raid The network of trails. adventure programs this coming ski children’s program would have to be number of volunteers, worked with the North Extreme event, Kaslo has been Other clubs can contact KORS season. cancelled. However, this is Kaslo and kids in a variety of sessions such as a on the move. president Denis Thibodeau at Goals include the purchase of amazing things happen here. A local bike skills park (with jumps, skinnys, The Runners’ Club has 65 [email protected] for information 30 sets of children’s cross country business stepped in and saved the day wall rides and teeter totters), the increasingly fit members, the Nordic on how to become involved. ski equipment, training for volunteer with a donation that will come close to skate park, safety in traffic (signaling, Club has 40, and the Mountain Bike Mt. Buchanan warming hut coaches through BC Cross Country what is needed for this winter’s kids’ shoulder checking, crossing the Club has 15. The Kaslo Nordic Ski Club has and the purchase of the initial trail program, reports KORS treasurer, street), cornering (using cones), bike There are snowshoe enthusiasts, had their passion for skiing rekindled grooming equipment needed to make Ken Butt. maintenance and daily rides. Children also rode mountain trails High Kootenay Lake levels double cost of mosquito program such as the Galena Trail, Wagon Road, by Timothy Schafer the fourth highest freshet level since Hosted by the International as well as water quality and quantity True Blue Recreation Area and Mt. The level of Kootenay Lake is of 1973. That came at a significant price to Kootenay Lake Board of Control, priorities, both for Kootenay Lake Buchanan. concern to most who reside near the taxpayers in the region, said Shadrack, the annual public meeting over the and downstream, in the Okanagan and The most often heard participant water’s edge, but of the 50 people that where the delivery cost of the Lardeau regulation of Kootenay Lake water Columbia River watersheds. reaction was an enthusiastic showed up to the September 22 meeting Valley mosquito abatement program levels – and the related operation On October 13, the average daily exclamation of “Awesome, this is in Nelson, most of them had more of a nearly doubled. of Corra Linn Dam – by FortisBC discharge from the Brilliant hydro plant totally awesome.” professional interest. In 2009, the program cost $44,846 falls under the International Joint at Castlegar was 15,253 cfs (cubic feet Although there is “some” concern (contract $40,145/taxation $41,000) Commission’s 1938 Order of Approval. per second), Kootenay Lake discharge in the coastal communities over the to deliver, while in 2011 the profuse Kootenay Lake level interests was 14,600 cfs and Kootenay Lake Kootenay Lake levels, Area D director amount of wetland created by the FortisBC generates hydroelectric inflows were 8,600 cfs. Andy Shadrack said a majority of those high lake level required $86,181.29 power at four installations in the As of 7 am October 14, the current present at the meeting “represented (contract $81,001/taxation $45,000) to Kootenay Lake watershed. Queen’s Bay elevation is 1742.74 feet the Kootenay Lake Board of Control, be thrown at the problem. The key to the various operations is and the Nelson elevation is 1742.66 ft. BC Hydro, FortisBC and Columbia There wasn’t much room to dispute the level of Kootenay Lake, controlled Kootenay Lake forecast for the period Certified Electrical Power Corporation, all of whom are the operation, however, since lake levels by a network of dams and control of October 14-21 is down four to five engaged in operating Kootenay Lake as are governed under the International structures that adjust the inflow and the inches. Contractor a water storage reservoir for electricity Joint Commission Kootenay Lake outflow of water. Top lake levels Fully Licenced & production along the Kootenay River.” Order of 1938 and the Columbia River This control is required to support Kootenay Lake levels in descending But in 2011, at 1,750.7 feet, it was Treaty. optimal power generation conditions, order by highest level since 1973. It is Insured interesting to note that 2011, 2002 and Authentic self-expression with the Feldenkrais method 2007 are in the top seven freshet peaks: submitted limiting patterns of thought and action and people from all walks of life make 1974 1,739.5 and peak 1,754.24 office Most young children move and to new ways of self-expression more in use of these gentle and easy lessons to 1997 1,739.72 and peak 1,752.88 (250) 358-2479 express themselves with spontaneity line with a person’s ‘true self.’ In fact, help with a full spectrum of physical 1996 1,739.05 and peak 1,751.88 and authenticity, while most adults the Feldenkrais method is a modern and mental challenges. We can learn to 2011 1,740.49** and peak mobile seldom do. There are lots of reasons form of yoga practice, in terms of move and think freely again, perhaps 1.751.70/1.751.59*** (250) 505-6182 humans lose freedom of self-expression what the ancient yogis intended by even to the point of remembering our 2006 1,739.34 and peak 1,751.57 with aging. The questions are – can it be the word yoga – which means to bring true purpose on this beautiful earth we 2002 1,737.97 and peak 1,751.3 regained once it is lost? If so, as adults together, unite, body and mind with now call home. 2007 1,740.34 and peak 1,750.32 [email protected] can we be spontaneous in a responsible, higher consciousness. As a modern Tyson Bartel is offering Awareness In 2011, as in some other high www.onetimeelectrical.com enlightened way? Is our society evolved scientist, Feldenkrais liked to use Through Movement lessons in Nakusp freshet years, we had a double peak on enough yet to tolerate and support the word ‘awareness’ to describe the and Winlaw. The first class is free June 16 and then on June 24. individuals ‘moving outside the box?’ key ingredient for catalysing positive to see if you like it. For more info, Of course, in most parts of the changes in people’s behaviour. contact Tyson at 250-226-6826 or at world it is dangerous to express oneself Dr. Feldenkrais studied early [email protected]. freely. We are so fortunate to live in childhood developmental stages to a place where we can act freely with discover the role movement plays responsibility for our actions. Yet, due in brain patterning, and he correctly to conditioning, most of us are stuck reasoned that ‘Awareness Through repeating old patterns that we may like Movement,’ the system of exercises to break free from and don’t know how. he developed, would re-pattern neuro- There are ways to do it! muscular activity in ways that would The work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais not only benefit the body, but also the is an excellent example of a science- mind and spirit. These exercises are based approach to changing old, now taught in many parts of the world JANE LYNCH It’s Trash to Treasure time again It is with great sadness that we submitted encouraged to place any gently used, recognize the passing of Jane The Regional District of Central unwanted household goods together Lynch. Jane died suddenly Kootenay’s semi-annual celebration at the front of their property in a and peacefully in her home of waste reduction is happening on location that can be safely accessed in Shutty Bench on Sept. 25, Saturday, October 22. by treasure hunters. 2011. Jane was a true and loyal This one-day event provides A sign should clearly indicate friend to many people, always participants with an opportunity to which items are available to take willing to champion the cause give away used items to those who home. By 4 pm the same day, all of the underdog, and the whole may find value in them. This is also remaining items should be gathered community benefited from the a chance for residents to search their up and taken inside. insight and wisdom she applied in community for their neighbours’ Visit the RDCK’s website to her role as Kaslo’s “fifth estate”. unwanted treasures. download a Trash to Treasure sign In accordance with her wishes On October 22, residents are for your lawn: www.rdck.bc.ca. there will be no service. 20 CLASSIFIED ADS The Valley Voice October 19, 2011 Annu o nCEMENts WINTER HOURS - Monday to Thursday Valley Station, Slocan or phone 250-355- change is Now! We meet once/week for 2 THE LANGHAM THEATRE in Kaslo A NEW WEBSITE w w w . 4 pm to close (dine till 9 pm), Friday to 2672. Prizes for costumes. Food available. hours for 8 weeks (mornings, afternoons or is proud to present, The Spinney Brothers willowhomegallery.com with links to a Sunday 11:30 am to close (dine till 9 pm) No minors. evenings). Cost. $480 for 8 weeks = $240/ from Nova Scotia. Traditional Bluegrass huge collection of great quality, affordable 250-353-7714. SANDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY month, complete details 250-358-2828. with a fresh touch. Sunday afternoon, bedding. Kaslo 250-353-2257. Bu sINESS Opportunities AGM – Saturday, October 29, 7:00 pm, GOAT MOUNTAIN SCHOOL AGM, Oct. 30 at 4 pm. Advance tickets $18 at CORNUCOPIA – THE NATURAL UNEMPLOYED and thinking of starting Hidden Garden Gallery. New members 3:15 pm, October 26 at Lucerne School. Sunnyside or Willow Home Gallery, $20 CHOICE Supports Local Farmers. your own business? Community Futures welcome. For info, call Ruth 250-358-2899. at the door. www.spinneybrothers.com. McIntyre Farm is now harvesting Potatoes, offers the Self Employment grant, business VENDORS WANTED for ‘CHRISTMAS TRADITIONAL DOUKHOBOR FOOD M A N T R A C H A N T I N G A N D Beans, Garlic, Cabbage and more to come. loans, counselling and training in the Arrow IN THE VALLEY’ CRAFT FAIRE to be SALE and Luncheon. Saturday, October MEDITATION, Sat., Oct. 29, 1:30 – Visit us at 422 Front Street, Kaslo. 250-353- & Slocan Lakes area. For more info leave held on November 20 at the Legion Hall, 29, 10:00am-2:00pm at the Brilliant 3:00 pm at Hand and Soul in Silverton. 2594. www.cornucopiakaslo.com. a message at 265-3674 ext. 201 or email 502 Harold St. in Slocan. Phone 250-355- Cultural Centre, Castlegar, BC. Borscht, Included will be a brief introduction to 1st OF NOVEMBER - KASLO HOTEL [email protected]. 2672 for application. Everyone Welcome. Bread, Lapsha, Pyrahi, and Fruit Tarts will an upcoming 5-class series, ‘Awakening PUB & RESTAURANT HAS NEW ARTISTS & CRAFTERS – do you THE SILVERTON GALLERY AGM be sold. Come out and enjoy lunch and live to Life’. By donation. Sponsored by the want to sell online? See our website is Sun., Oct. 23 at 2 pm, discussion to entertainment. Sponsored by the USCC Foundation for Higher Learning. www. It’s a Party! www.molloyandwhite.com and click follow. Refreshments. Adham Shaikh and Kootenay Ladies Organization. planetarytransformation.org. Call Lila at KOHAN GARDEN on CONTACT US or phone 250-358- Dreamtree on Fri., Nov. 4 at 7:30. SNOWY PEAKS! The Hills Nordic Ski 358-7766 or Margaretha at 358-2729 if you 2760. 30% sales commission. Quality 8-WEEK PERSONAL WELLNESS Club Society is having its AGM on Sunday need more info. FALL CLEANUP PARTY items only. COURSE starts again in New Denver at November 6, 1:30 pm. Ski trail work party AFTERNOON TEA at Valhalla Arts Sunday, October 23 Cardt of hanks The Healing Den Nov. 1-Dec. 15, a private, in the morning beginning at 9 am. AGM Gallery, 306 Sixth Ave., New Denver. Sat., 10 am to 3 pm A HIDDEN GALLERY GARDEN OF confidential 1-on-1 course specifically starts after lunch. Bring eats to share. We Oct. 22 and Sun., Oct. 23, 11 am - 4 pm. Handmade pastries (gluten and dairy-free • Hot lunch with THANKS to Dave Scanlan and friends, Aiko designed for each individual. This is the welcome all kinds of XC skiers and create Jackson, Marvin Walker and the violinist, 5th year that Karen Dubreuil is offering opportunities for outdoor winter fun in the available upon request. Reserve with Robin, Soup du Jar Mary Bassingthwaighte for their wonderful her course to anyone who feels the need to North Slocan. 113 Reibin Rd. or somewhere 250-358-2647 or [email protected]. Please bring bowl, Hidden Garden Gallery benefit gig!!! change some things in their lives but not in Hills. R O S E B E R Y P A R K L A N D S spoon, rakes, etc. quite sure how to go about it. The course is KOHAN FALL CLEANUP PARTY, Development Society will hold its AGM on and your helping Co E mING vents all about life changes - physically, mentally Sunday, October 23, 10 am. Hot beverages Sunday, November 6 at 12 noon at Silverton hands HALLOWEEN DANCE October 29 and spiritually. Don’t let fear keep you stuck and Soup du Jar lunch. Bring rakes, bowl Gallery. Membersips will be available prior All ages welcome Legion Hall, Slocan. BAND: NO EXCUSE in pain and suffering; the right time for and spoon. to the meeting. starting at 9 pm. Tickets $15 at Mountain BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUTOMOTIVE • SMALL MOTORS • MACHINE SHOP Caribou Service 24 Hr Towing and Recovery Slocan Auto & (250) 265-3191 Auto Repairs & Tires Truck Repairs Auto Parts 24 hour towing BCAA, Slocan, BC 5549 Frontage Road 355-2632 Burton, BC

• welding repairs • full service & repair • licenced technician • and radiator repairs & service • mobile COMPUTER service available • fast, friendly BCAA Towing P - Repairs 24 hour towing almer - Upgrades 1007 hwy 23, nakusp Nakusp 265-4406 Computer - Consulting ph: 265-4577 Microsoft Certified Services Systems Engineer NAKUSP GLASS Phone: 355-2235 Nakusp Taxi [email protected] 201 Broadway 265-3252 The clear choice for 250-265-8222 SALES & SERVICE all your glass needs! Pick up and Delivery 98 - 1st Street, Nakusp • 265-4911 Let us get it for you OPEN TUES - SAT • Auto parts • Groceries CHAINSAWS TRIMMERS • Pharmacy • Cigarettes • Stihl • Stihl EQUIPMENT RENTAL • Husqvarna • Husqvarna • Take out food 708 Hwy 3A, Nelson, BC V1L 6M6 MOWERS SMALL ENGINES COLES RENTALS Just let your local business know your needs ph 250-352-3191 • Husqvarna • Tecumseh HEATERS (PROPANE & ELECTRIC) and we will deliver them to you. • Toro • Snapper • Honda PLATE TAMPERS, JUMPING JACKS, REBAR BENDER Alcoholic beverages until 11:00 pm [email protected] • www.mainjet.ca • Lawnboy • Briggs & Stratton JACKHAMMERS, HAMMER DRILLS, CONCRETE MIXERS, CONCRETE SAWS, TILECUTTERS, BLOCKCUTTERS, SCAFFOLDING, FLOOR SANDERS, NAILERS - ALL TYPES, LM ROTARY LAZER TRANSIT, JEWELRY RECYCLING GENERATORS, WATER PUMPS, COMPRESSORS, HAIR INSULATED TARPS, PRESSURE WASHERS, ROTO o s ewelry MOUNTAIN VALLEY STATION TILLER, LAWN COMBER, AERATOR, PROPERTY PIN As v a ’ J ’ J LOCATOR, GAS POST HOLE DIGGER, CONCRETE H a i r S t u d i o Custom Work and Repair in BOTTLE DEPOT Slocan City • 355-2245 FLOOR GRINDER Silver and Gold, by Appointment ...AND MUCH MORE! OPEN YEAR-ROUND 358-2134 Open MON - SAT 9-5 PHONE 358-2632 358-7769 New Denver, Goldsmith Jo-Anne Barclay Your “Bottle Drive” Specialists 1-888-358-2632 Far right entrance of the Wild Rose Restaurant in Rosebery HEALTH • WELL BEING • FITNESS • ENVIRONMENT BREWING Stone Massage • Deep Tissue FULL SPECTRUM HEALTH This space could be yours for Salt Glows • Mud Wraps & More Winlaw Brew-Op • Deep Tissue Massage $11.00 + HST per issue. Wine & Beer Making Kits • Nutritional Consultation Call 358-7218 or email: to satisfy all budgets! • Reiki DAY SPA [email protected] myofascial release • deep tissue massage • relaxation massage Take-Home Kits, or Brew it with Us! Sliding Scale - Mobile Service for details Susan L. Yurychuk • 250-358-6804 Open 11:00 to 6:00 Tues. to Sat. Daniel Thorpe 250-358-6808 By Appointment Only • New Denver 5972 Cedar Creek Road, Winlaw • 226-7328

MASSAGE THERAPIES Spectrum Home & Family Care Myofascial, Swedish, Lymphatic, Joint Play, Craniosacral, Hand & Soul Wellness Centre Larry Zaleski, D.C. Chiropractor Helping you maintain Visceral, Somatoemotion, Chakras, Nutrition etc. YOUR lifesyle! Mondays & Fridays - Silverton • Every other Wednesday in Winlaw or Nakusp MTA rates (Low income consideration) Free consultations also MSP, WCB, ICBC & care plans in the West Kootenay! Garth R. Hunter, R.M.T. Specialty Coffees, Teas, 250-265-3842 U-Brews and Kits for Home Slocan Health Clinic - Thursdays Sue Mistretta, M.A., CCC Counsellor/Expressive Arts • Open Every Day 250-358-2364 • Mobile & Office 358-2177 www.handandsoul.ca www.spectrumhomesupport.ca Nakusp 265-4701 October 19, 2011 The Valley Voice CLASSIFIED ADS 21 CONCERT WITH VICTORIA-BASED minutes from Nelson, Castlegar, Trail. Fore sal EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Mo bILE homes singer/songwriter Belle Plaine and her band. Landlord references, no indoor pets, no CEDAR SIDING SECONDS: 1x8 Bevel EDGEWOOD: West Kootenay Vocational 1996 mOBILE, 2 bdrms, 9x20 addition, Silverton Gallery, Sun., Oct. 30, 7 pm, $10. smoking. Available. $1200 plus deposit. .29; 1x10 Channel .42; 5/4 x 6 Decking .49. Rehabilitation Services Inc. (WKVRS) sundecks, sunken living room, 5 appliances. www.belleplainemusic.com. 250-265-0168. Sonja. DOUG FIR FLOORING: 1x4 .19; 5/4x4 has provided services to disabled children, #4 - 217 Zacks Rd, Nakusp. $75,000. 250- SLOCAN CURLING CLUB - OLDER 2 BDR HOUSE on Nakusp .24; 1x4 ceiling .16. Can deliver. 208-264- youth and adults for over 24 years. Male 265-1730. Registration now open for the 2011/12 waterfront suitable for a couple. Kitchen/ 5813 or 208-661-0782. worker preferred to fill Child and Family 1979 SAFEWAY, 14 x 70, 2 bdr, ensuite season. No experience necessary, new laundry appliances, oil furnace, partly Health Support Worker position providing bathroom, built-in fireplace, 5 appliances, socialization/recreation support for young Nakusp. $37,800 obo. 250-265-4098. Cell members welcome. Info: 250-355-0021 or furnished. $700/month. Contact Bert 250- FELDENKRAIS Awareness Through special needs male in Edgewood 3 hours/ 265-1428. [email protected]. Register 956-3863 before 9 pm. Movement classes: *Nakusp *Winlaw. * wk. $14/hr. Work hours flexible. by November 15. FOR RENT IN NEW DENVER - Single Relax * Release Tension * Relieve Pain Not iCES SLOCAN VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL wide 3 bedroom trailer. Addition with * Breathe Easier * Sleep Better * Tyson Applicants must have: Current Driver’s FOR INFORMATION ON AA OR AGM, Mon., Oct. 24 at 7 pm, Passmore woodstove, carport. F/S. $700/month plus 250-226-6826 * [email protected]. License with 2M liability Insurance; Clean ALANON MEETINGS contact in New driver’s abstract / Criminal Record check; Lodge, Passmore. Everyone welcome! hydro and heat. YOGA AT THE DOMES – Rejuvenate Denver: 358-7904 or 358-7158; Nakusp Capability to send and receive confidential Contribute your ideas for the upcoming SPACIOUS 2 BDR APT. in Silverton your spirit! Drop in classes – Monday and 265-4924; Kaslo 353-2658; Slocan 355- e-mails DAILY; Experience with Special year. Refreshments will be served. available for rent, available Dec 1. $775/ Thursday mornings 9-10:30. 2805; South Slocan 226-7705. required Forn re t mo. W & D, dishwasher, a/c. Seeking quiet, Hl e p Wanted Needs population ; Responsible ReE al state SUITE FOR RENT – One mile from responsible, non-smoking tenants. 358-2177. and good with people. Please fax resumes PROPERTY FOR SALE by owner. Nakusp. On acreage. 3 bdr. Appliances. 1BDR & 2BDR UNIT in Phase 4, Senior The Peacock atten: Administrator WKVRS by November .52 acre, fully serviced, top soil and Available. $750/month. 250-575-8867 or Housing 55+, New Secure Building, Small 16 (250) 265-0176 or e-mail wkvrs@ equipment for construction available. 250-265-4914. pet welcome. For info, call Trish: Office Collective columbiacable.net. Rosebery – property borders provincial ONE BDR CABIN on the waterfront in 265-2020 or cell 265-1247. Rotary Villa, PEACOCK COLLECTIVE IS HIRING! CAREGIVER/HOUSEKEEPER – P/T park. Temporary living quarters in place. Nakusp. No smokers, no pets, quiet person. Nakusp BC www.arrowtarian.com. Casual work available to the right person. – 3-4 days/week in Nakusp. We will train. Asking $110,000. Call Ron 250-358-2865. $550/month plus util. 250-675-2661 or FURNISHED LAKESIDE COTTAGE Must be a perfectionist with an eye for detail, 250-265-3273. Rena t l wanted EXPERIENCED WOODCARVERS 250-265-1149. in Rosebery for winter/spring. $350-$450 enthusiastic, physically fit and committed SINGLE, QUIET PERSON looking for and animal/nature painters wanted. Work NEWER QUALITY COTTAGE near per month depending on terms. 250-362- to love the varied work. Must have reliable a place to rent or house-sit for the winter at home to supplement income. Info: Winlaw. 2 beds, loft. Quiet, sunny, valley views. 9436. transportation. For more details please visit in New Denver or surrounding area. Call [email protected] or John White Suitable 2 people. www.merryproperties.com AVAILABLE NOW. Small, fully www.peacockcollective.ca. Interested? Mail Mitch 250-505-2684. $795/mo. 250-226-0034. furnished, one bedroom house in Nakusp. your resume and hand written cover letter 250-358-2760. WINLAW 3 BEDROOM newer home, Sorry, no smoking, no pets. Please call to: Sondra @ Peacock Collective, Box 296, Nakusp BC V0G 1R0. Thank you for your Personal Classifieds start at $8.00 Business Classifieds start at $10.00 2 bathrooms, acreage, appliances, electric 250-265-4626 for more information, and Call 250-358-7218 for details Call 250-358-7218 for details heat, beautiful view of Frog Peak. 40 leave a message. interest and have a great day! BUSINESS DIRECTORY CONSTRUCTION • HOME • GARDEN COMPLETE SALES Crescent Bay HALL LUMBER SERVICE AND & BUILDING SUPPLIES INSTALLATION Construction Ltd. Open Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat YOUR VALLEY COMFORT AND BLAZE KING DEALER Eric Waterfield — Septic Planning/Installation 10 am to 5 pm • Registered Septic System PHONE 250-269-0043 Indoor Garden SPECIALIZING IN WOOD/ELECTRIC, WOOD/OIL AND Nakusp, BC • Ph. 250 265-3747 • Fx. 250 265-3431 designer and installer • Find us at 280 Lower Inonoaklin Rd. WOOD/GAS COMBINATION FURNACES • Email [email protected] • Ready Mix Concrete • Edgewood, BC Supplies Certified • Insured • Lock Blocks • Drain Rock • Castlegar • Road Crush • Sand & Gravel • • Dump Trucks • Excavator • 250-304-2911 • Crusher • Coloured Concrete • Slocan City, BC • (250) 355-0088 • Site Preparation • 1730 Hwy 3, Selkirk Spring Building website: www.kootenayfurnace.com Box 1001, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R0 • general contractor [email protected] email: [email protected] Ph. 265-4615 • [email protected] • new homes & renovations • design/build JEMS Propane Ltd. KF PowerVac HPO licensed/Home Warranty Nakusp Installation and maintenance Duct Cleaning & Duct Sanitizing Fully insured. 30 yrs.+ exp./ cert. carpenters/ foundation to finish/ Local: 355-2485 • Toll-free: 1-888-652-0088 custom trim/heritage work. Call Drew 250- 353-2450. Redi Mix email: [email protected] 0850743 B.C. 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This space could be Serving Nakusp Burton New Denver Silverton Civil Technology Consultant reliable & fully insured Septic Systems Please call yours for $19.50 + Sondra Krajewski Water Systems 250-358-7172 250.265.8479 Subdivisions, or 250-354-4171 HST per issue. www.peacockcollective.ca Land Development and leave a message Call 358-7218 or J.C. Roofing Company Project Management For all your roofing needs Site Inspection Free Estimates. Certified, email: valleyvoice@ Serving the Arrow and Slocan Lakes Drafting (CAD) Licenced, And Insured 16 years of professional installations 250-265-1767 valleyvoice.ca WCB • All work fully guaranteed Serving New Denver, Nakusp We also install Soffit and Vinyl Siding [email protected] and the Slocan Valley for details For your free estimate, Call www.bambertech.com Curtis Roe at 250-265-9087 22 CLASSIFIED/COMMUNITY The Valley Voice October 19, 2011 S ervICES RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Local HART nurses team moves from full time to casual SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: “Serving by Timothy Schafer dealing with the most acute patients and this is The HART teams consist of highly These nurses are in addition to normal the Valley” 7 days/wk, 24-hr. All-Around A team of Trail IHA nurses who a high stress role, so we respect their decision trained Interior Health critical care nurses staffing for the hospitals and are ready to go Septic Services, Don Brown (250) 354- supported transport of acutely ill patents to look at other opportunities.” who respond with BC Ambulance Service immediately when a transport is required. 3644, emergency 352-5676. from outlying rural and remote health sites Hampf said the IHA has been able to basic life support ambulance paramedics to Having dedicated HART teams ROGAN ELECTRIC Residential, in the West Kootenay to higher levels of cover shifts with other Kootenay Boundary support transport of acutely ill patents from lets nurses and physicians stay in their commercial, industrial wiring. Local care have moved from full time to casual HART staff and other highly skilled, highly outlying rural and remote health sites to communities, whereas previously they were references available. All work guaranteed. positions last month, according to the IHA’s trained nurses from other areas of IH. higher levels of care. In more complex cases, called upon to accompany sicker patients to “We get the job done.” 353-9638. acute care director for Kootenay-Boundary, “And we’ll have three new HART a respiratory therapist is called in to assist. a higher level of care. PETER’S WINDOWS & DOORS – Sales Ingrid Hampf. RNs starting in Trail in the next couple of HART nurses and respiratory therapists For rural-remote communities, that and installations. Energy efficient vinyl and The three nurses had been an integral weeks,” she said. “Because there are three are based at larger referral hospitals, like meant a site could have been left without wood windows. Renovations/upgrades of part of the High Acuity Response Team HART teams now in place across IH, we Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital physician or nursing staffing for an extended wooden and metal windows and doors. (HART) in the Kootenay Boundary for the have specialty trained nurses who can support in Trail, where they support emergency period of time. The HART team keeps rural Peter Demoskoff 250-399-0079. last six years, but Hampf said there will be teams in all locations, including Kootenay departments and intensive care units when physicians and nurses where they are needed GERRY CONWAY – Journeyman no interruptions to the HART service in the Boundary.” not involved in the transport of patients. – at their sites. carpenter/builder. 250-265-3163. region. Wanted She said the nurses’ decision was a West Kootenay author to speak on ‘home children’ LOOKING FOR A RIDE from New personal one that each staff member made. at Touchstones Museum of Art and History Denver to Vancouver and back in October. “So it wouldn’t be appropriate to provide the reasons for the change,” she said. “We submitted separated, and in most cases never saw family’s experience and the experiences Will share expenses. Please contact Andrew Are you a descendant of a British one another or their parents again. Only of other Basin families who have ‘home 250-358-7985. also have to recognize that these nurses are child immigrant? Is there a ‘home child’ a minority were actual ‘orphans.’ Even children’ in their background. This project in your family background? How would fewer were adopted by the families for is supported by funds from the Columbia you know? Join historian and author from whom they worked so hard. It was seen Basin Trust. Meat Cutting BAKERY New Denver, Art Joyce, on Thursday, as an expedient solution to the growing Joyce is the author of two books Legendary Meats November 3, at 7 pm at Touchstones poverty problem created by the Industrial of West Kootenay history, A Perfect Nelson, Shawn Lamb Archives, 503 Revolution in Britain, while at the same Childhood and Hanging Fire & Heavy Custom Cutting & Sausage Vernon Street, for his presentation, time helping develop the colonies. 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Initiative (CDI) is a government of of CDI, put in place in 2006, was to undertake, support and share strategic The Innovative Cooperative The upper limit of funding for Canada program delivered in partnership responsible for the creation of over 60 applied research that will advance Projects component provides funding Innovative Cooperative Projects is with the two national organizations of value-added agricultural cooperatives. cooperative development and growth. to innovative projects that respond to $75,000 per year per project. The the co-operative sector, which are the This component has now been integrated The three program priority areas are: local public policy priority areas and generate minimum proponent contribution for Canadian Cooperative Association and to the CDI program. community economic development; best practices and learning. The policy Innovative Cooperative Projects is 25% the Conseil canadien de la coopération The CDI program has three changing community demographics; priorities to be addressed through the per individual project. The Innovative et de la mutualité. interrelated components. and low-carbon communities. This Innovative Co-operative Projects are: Cooperative Projects component is CDI is designed to help people The Advisory Services component component is completely managed by agriculture, including farmer-driven delivered jointly by the Canadian Co- develop cooperatives and to test is delivered by the cooperative sector the government of Canada’s Rural and value-added agriculture and biofuels; operative Association and the Conseil innovative ways of using the cooperative through a network of cooperative Cooperatives Secretariat. All projects rural/northern community development; canadien de la coopération et de la model. CDI makes the cooperative option development experts established across must be completed by March 31, 2013. innovative goods and services, including mutualité. For more information, visit more readily available to Canadians, to the country. The objective is to provide Eligible recipients are not-for-profit innovative technologies; and capacity http://cccm.coopscanada.coop. respond to their present-day challenges. access to professional and technical organizations, universities and colleges, Since it was established in 2003, services needed for the successful cooperatives, as well as individual CDI has supported over 1,500 co-op launch or strengthening of a cooperative. researchers and cooperative developers projects and helped to create over 200 The Advisory Services component who are working in collaboration with new cooperatives. The program has is managed jointly by the Canadian an established co-op sector or research also allowed for testing new kinds of Cooperative Association and the Conseil entity. For more information, contact: cooperatives and undertaking research canadien de la coopération et de la Mr. Jean-Nicolas Roy, Rural and Co- projects to understand how cooperatives mutualité. operatives Secretariat (phone: 613- Slocan Valley library service officially launched at Heritage Credit Union submitted to navigate the library’s website and outside HCU accepts returns of all It’s about questions, answers, and catalogue, access databases, place holds Nelson Library items at any time, with community. On Thursday, October 20 and reserves for pick-up at HCU, and pick-ups each Wednesday. For those who from 10 am to 4pm, library service to the place interlibrary loan requests. The love to browse through books, DVDs, Slocan Valley will be officially launched credit union, in celebration of Credit MP3s, and audiobooks for all ages, a at the Heritage Credit Union (HCU) in Union Day and the library initiative, rotating collection arrives at Winlaw Slocan Park. Library staff will be on hand will offer a friendly atmosphere with Elementary School on the third Thursday to register new members and introduce refreshments served all day, and of each month. The next delivery is the library’s services, including a rotating hamburgers and hot dogs on the barbecue October 20, with items available for collection to Winlaw School and a pick- from 11 am to 2 pm. checkout from 3 to 7 pm. Library staff up, drop-off service at the credit union, “It’s a wonderful partnership,” says also will be on hand in Winlaw. as well as online opportunities. Chief Librarian June Stockdale. “So far, A defined portion of Area H (south Wilf Rimmer, manager of the the arrangement for pick-up and drop-off of Enterprise Creek) became part of the Heritage Credit Union, is enthusiastic has been working beautifully. We hope Nelson Library service area in January about the launch. “October 20 is people who haven’t yet joined the library, 2011. Residents who wish to join the international Credit Union Day, so the or who would just like to find out more, library, whether on October 20 at HCU, timing is excellent,” he says. “Heritage will drop by Heritage Credit Union on at Winlaw Elementary on library days, Credit Union is a strong supporter of October 20.” or at the library itself, must have proof its communities, and we’re pleased to Valley residents with library cards of address and picture ID. support the library outreach to the Slocan can now request items from the library For details on both programs go Valley.” stacks for delivery each Thursday to to www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250- Library staff will help library users HCU. A secure book drop located 352-6333.

Sharon Block and Randi Fjeldseth at the Heritage Credit Union book drop. Co-ops in Canada and the world • There are close to 9,000 co-ops • The cooperative sector controls and credit unions across Canada, with over $275 billion in assets. The world’s more than 17 million members. Some 300 largest cooperatives, nine of which of Canada’s best known businesses, are Canadian, have an aggregate turnover including Mountain Equipment Co-op, of $US 1.1 trillion, the size of the 10th Federated Cooperatives Limited, UFA largest economy in the world. Cooperative Limited, Co-op Atlantic, • According to the International Gay Lea Foods, The Cooperators Labour Organization, cooperatives (insurance), Vancity (credit union), provide more than 100 million jobs, Agropur and Desjardins Group are more than all the world’s multinational cooperatives. corporations combined. 24 CO-OP WEEK The Valley Voice October 19, 2011 Canada launches website for International Year of Cooperatives 2012 submitted International Year of Cooperatives, a sector in launching a website, www. et de la mutualité (CCCM), said that radio documentary, as well as a series of The government of Canada success. canada2012.coop, to be used to share “the Canadian cooperative movement regional workshops to help community is committed to working with the On June 30 this year, Agriculture information about the International is pleased to see the government of radio groups that want to start up cooperative sector to make 2012, the Minister Gerry Ritz joined with the Year of Cooperatives. At the same time, Canada’s involvement in supporting cooperatives. Minister Ritz announced more than and promoting the International Year K o o t e n a y C a r s h a r e $2 million in support for cooperative of Cooperatives (IYC). The launch Cooperative received $43,740 to projects under the Cooperative of www.canada2012.coop is one develop services adapted to the Development Initiative. of the initiatives undertaken by the specific needs of rural areas, including “The International Year of government of Canada, the CCCM conventional travel requirements, but Cooperatives is a unique opportunity and the CCA. This website will be an also the transportation of goods and for all cooperatives to promote their efficient tool to inform people and to merchandise, by offering a truck rental achievements and to raise awareness of introduce the three partners.” service. the cooperative model,” said Minister Among the 45 projects approved West Kootenay Herb Growers Ritz. “Our government fully recognizes through the Cooperative Development Cooperative (WKHGC) received Slocan Valley the importance of cooperatives as they Initiative (CDI), a four-year, $19.1 $71,379 to expand its operations to generate sustainable jobs and reinforce million program designed to help recruit at least 25 new producers Co-operative Association our economy.” Canadians establish new co-ops, are from East Kootenay, a new region — Your store in your neighbourhood — The website was launched to Kootenay Cooperative Radio and for cooperatives. As well, the group coincide with the Annual Congress Kootenay Carshare Cooperative in will explore the feasibility of a new Full Service Pumps • Grocery of the Canadian Co-operative Nelson, and the West Kootenay Herb system of sharing farm machinery Meat • Produce • Lottery Association and the Conseil canadien Growers Cooperative in Wynndell. among members, and will develop a Liquor Agency • Post Office de la coopération et de la mutualité in Kootenay Co-op Radio received communication plan and promotional Magazines • Confectionery Halifax. $66,450 to adapt and promote the tools for the cooperative. Fax/Copy • Bulk Fuel Delivery On December 18, 2009, the United community radio co-op model to For more information on the Nations General Assembly adopted a its community radio colleagues and International Year of Cooperatives resolution on the role of cooperatives listeners across the country. The project in Canada, visit the website www. Open 6 am - 9 pm every day in social development, which also includes developing a handbook, a canada2012.coop. proclaimed 2012 International Year Food store opens 9 am • Cardlock 24/7 of Cooperatives. On December 3, the federal government announced its support for the UN resolution, the 3024 Hwy. 6 • Slocan Park, BC • 226-7433 first time a Canadian government has officially expressed its support for a UN International Year before it was proclaimed. Credit Union Day In Canada, the federal government’s Cooperatives Secretariat has been working with the Canadian Cooperative October 20th, 2011 Association and the Conseil canadien Join us in branch for de la coopération et de la mutualité refreshments and to to develop a website that will give celebrate International cooperatives a platform to discuss their initiatives and will allow Canadians Credit Union Day: to easily access all the information 9:30 am – 4:00 pm regarding the International Year of Co- operatives here at home. “The creation and launch of the canada2012 website is a great example of the cooperative sector and the federal government joining forces to raise awareness of cooperatives and to celebrate the International Year,” said Claude Gauthier, President of the Canadian Co-operative Association Castlegar Branch: 100 630 17th Street, Castlegar (CCA). “The site provides an accessible place for Canadians to be introduced Slocan Valley Branch: 3014 Hwy 6, Slocan Park to cooperatives, to learn about the VantageOne Credit Union has renewed its five-year sponsorship agreement with the Vernon Soccer West Boundary: 256 S Copper, Greenwood International Year, and to access Association (VSA). The original agreement was forged in 2006. Dr. Gavin Smart, vice president practical information to use in their of VSA, describes VantageOne as “an extraordinary community partner that supports sport and www.heritagecu.ca own organizations and communities.” family.” The partnership between VantageOne Credit Union and the VSA is a five-year sponsorship Ms. Marthe Hamelin, President of agreement worth more than $75,000 and includes naming rights through to 2016. L to R: Glenn the Conseil canadien de la coopération Benischek, CEO VantageOne; Akbal Mund, Director VSA; Dr. Gavin Smart, vice president VSA.