September 28, 2005 The Valley Voice

Volume 14, Number 19 September 28, 2005 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.”

Most schools in the area participated in the Silver Anniversary Terry Fox Run on September 16. Here, Lucerne students are off and running. With pine beetle comes changes to landscape and forest industry by Jan McMurray because they have to shift to cutting DeCourcy says that Arrow-Boundary and Parks legislation limits the options. encourage people to reduce the risk of The pine beetle situation in the more pine and less of other species is trying to avoid an AAC uplift in order “Harvesting is the tool we usually wildfire, with our main concern being Arrow-Boundary and Kootenay Lake where possible. to have a timber supply for the future. choose, but within parks, it is more human safety.” Forest Districts is much better than it is “We’re trying to get as many of our “We’re not contemplating an uplift complicated,” said Dale Anderson, The federal government has in other areas of the province. However, operations into currently infested areas at this time. With our mixed stands and Stewardship Officer, Kootenay Lake recently announced assistance of $100 that is not a very heartening statement, or red attack areas, so they have to drop lower percentage of pine, we can still district. “Road building has such a big million to the Province, which has come seeing as how the epidemic is “the worst everything else. They are doing a pretty make it work and have a timber supply impact and there are issues of motorized up with a strategy to spend the money natural disaster ever to hit our forests,” good job, but are taking some time to in the future,” she said. “With some luck vs. non-motorized use.” over the next three years on mitigating according to the premier. get there,” said DeCourcy. and good strategy around harvesting, we Another issue is the increased risk the impacts of the beetle attack. In The ministry has just finished its In other areas of the province like won’t lose a lot of pine and we won’t of wildfire associated with pine beetle February, the Province budgeted $101 annual aerial survey to assess the Vanderhoof and Prince George, where have a lot of unsalvaged pine and we attacked forests. “The trees are well million over three years to reforest beetle infestation and the latest data will be the pine beetle infestation is much worse won’t have to increase the AAC.” adapted to fire prone ecosystems,” said kill area, support economic available soon. “And then the scramble because there is a much higher Kootenay Lake district faces Anderson, explaining that the cones diversification planning in affected begins,” said Christine Sacenieks, percentage of pine, the allowable annual another challenge because West Arm require heat, either fire or sunlight, to communities and to facilitate new Stewardship Forester, describing the cut (AAC) has been increased. Provincial Park is fairly badly infested release their seeds. “We are trying to strategies for using beetle wood. planning process the licensees are going to have to go through when the numbers Tourism funding may be invested in International Selkirk Loop come in. by Jan McMurray project from the federal government RDCK’s plan to promote the Canadian Commerce and decided to table the ISL Sacenieks of the Kootenay Lake At the most recent council ($120,000) and the Province ($40,000) side of the ISL. proposal until after the UBCM district and Tara DeCourcy of the Arrow meetings, local governments in our as long as local governments will New Denver council decided that convention, when it would no doubt be Boundary district indicated that this area discussed how they might use contribute $80,000. It is this $80,000 its priority was the paddlewheeler discussed in more detail. year’s data would show a lot more the provincial tourism funding now that the RDCK is trying to raise through project, in partnership with the Village Slocan council also decided to wait infestation than last year’s because it is available to them through the Union the UBCM tourism funding. of Slocan and Area H. However, it will on a decision regarding the ISL project. “growing exponentially” in the forests. of BC Municipalities — and The letter also points out that the contribute a portion to support the ISL, Councillor Gates, RDCK representative As of last year, DeCourcy says that discovered that there are at least two US government has allocated $40 provided other municipalities do the for Slocan, said he thought Slocan might about 8% of stands or 47,000 ha on the options for pooling the money toward million to the ISL, and indicates that the same. get some spin-off from the ISL, but Arrow side of the district were at risk regional projects. Canadian side may see some of that. Nakusp council was waiting for questioned if it was worth the amount and about 27% or 132,000 ha were at The allocation of the funds for The CAO from Creston had suitable proposals from the Chamber of asked for. risk on the Boundary side. each Village in the regional district another idea for the tourism funding and The Kootenay Lake district, is $15,000, and for the RDCK, it is wrote to all local governments in the Incomappleux Road update according to Sacenieks, had 11,000 ha about $91,000. regional district suggesting they all pool The Incomappleux River barricades being erected effective of red attack or dead trees last year. The RDCK has proposed that all the money together for regional Canyon Bridge, about six km September 28 at 6 pm. Engineering Although both Sacenieks and local governments in the region advertising and promotion. northeast of Beaton, has been closed assessments indicate the bridge is DeCourcy stressed that the situation in contribute a percentage of its funding And of course, some municipalities to all traffic effective immediately unsafe for vehicular traffic, and the other areas of the province was much to go towards promoting the have their own projects they would like and until further notice, due to public is advised to avoid using the more dire, DeCourcy said people should International Selkirk Loop (ISL) on to pursue. damage caused by a recent rockfall. crossing, as further rockfalls are be aware that “it is going to change the the Canadian side. The proposal is to At the RDCK meeting, the board The rock came down on possible. landscape” in our area. establish a Canadian office for the authorized $40,000 for the ISL project. September 10, the day after people The closure will remain in effect “We do need to be harvesting the ISL Tourism Society and hire a It also aknowledged that the UBCM who were protesting Pope & Talbot’s until the damage is repaired, which pine. It will be visible from the highway, Canadian Operations/Marketing originally made an error in the amount road building efforts in the Boyd is anticipated to happen in summer where we wouldn’t normally be doing Director. allocated to the regional district. Instead Creek area of the Incomappleux 2006. The road does not currently clearcutting,” she said. The letter from the RDCK to the of about $117,000, the figure was closer Valley were served with an access any active harvesting The main strategy that both districts local governments outlining the to $91,000. This will mean that the injunction and cleared the road. operations and will soon become are using to combat the problem is proposal says: “The inclusion of the RDCK will have to ask for a bit more In BC Supreme Court on impassable due to its elevation and salvage harvesting. DeCourcy said that Canadian portion (West Kootenays) of from each Village, so each Village September 15, the injunction was winter weather. a tree must be salvaged in 2-3 years once the ISL is the first expansion outside of council will have to re-visit the issue. cancelled and all further proceedings Incomappleux River Forest it is dead. After that, it has no economic the United States and, as a result, will Thus, the following are preliminary adjourned indefinitely because of the Service Road connects with value. receive unprecedented international decisions made by the village councils rockslide. Highway 31, about 76 km north of Logging companies are finding media exposure...” It also says that the in our area. Bridge closure notices have Nakusp, and 67 km south of themselves in a tough transition phase ISL has received commitments for the Kaslo council decided to support been posted at the site, with Revelstoke via the Galena Bay ferry. COUNTRY FURNITURE & HOME DECOR Looking for something out of the ordinary? Country Furniture & Home Decor, 476 Baker St. Nelson, Toll-Free 1-866-352-3665 2 NEWS The Valley Voice September 28, 2005 Morton’s Beach controversy continues by Penelope Dewar lots of stuff we see, like kids roaring “When we drove past the park last ARROW LAKES—Since the around on quads. It could be a good summer the mowed field [at the south 1960s the land locally known as training ground, if everyone paid end] was half full with campers, spilled Morton’s Beach has been involved attention.” over from the camp sites,” Tom Morton in controversy. This summer was no Parent considers that “you always reports. exception. get your renegades. At Halcyon [hot There has been some confusion ! Some summers, depending on springs] they put up a sign saying ‘no over whether the Parks Branch actually la weather and management of the trespassing’. Then people got mad, owns all the land at the north of o Arrow Reservoir, this flood land at so they said, ‘use it and take care of McDonald Creek Park. According to H the north end of McDonald Creek it’. But I don’t think that will work Bill 50-2004, Parks and Protected Areas Park becomes an unofficial local there [at Morton’s Beach].” Statutes Amendment Act, the park campground. If the reservoir is high McQuair believes “this year was contains approximately 268 hectares of Morton’s Beach is flooded. But if, pretty good because there were a upland and 200 hectares of foreshore, like this summer, levels are low, it fills couple of port-a-potties. But there are including all title descriptions with unregulated campers. things that could be done during peak comprising Morton’s Beach and Final One solution to the problem of season. Years ago Parks gave us a adjoining land that lies west of the crowds and their impact on Morton’s toilet, but no one used it because they highway. weekend Beach is a developed campground. blocked the road off. Now, when they Amid rumours of another planned Nakusp resident and historian Milton really need it, there isn’t one. I’m torn. road access blockade by the Parks Parent says. “they don’t have much I love to be there, but when it’s Branch, the Ministry of Environment of the choice. When I was a kid we went crowded it’s not the same. And of is reviewing the situation at Morton’s camping and it didn’t matter where, course some years it’s flooded, so I Beach. As to the question of managing season because there were so few people.” don’t know how it could be foreshore, Alex Green, acting Section Oct. 14, 15 & 16 Local resident Doug McQuair is developed. But outhouses are a Head for Parks and Protected Areas, of two minds about development at must.” says that during dry years in other partly FALL HOURS: the north end of the park. Tom Morton wants proper facilities flooded parks, they look after land that’s “We’re just a bunch of locals installed at Morton’s Beach. His brother, below the high water level. Fri, Sat, Sun. 5-9 pm looking for a place to go. I have Val, owned much of the land that is now Area K director Paul Peterson, has For reservations, Located on mixed feelings because it’s so much McDonald Creek Park, until it was his own ideas about how Morton’s please call 358-7744 Rosebery Loop Road fun. It’s a big playground. But there’s expropriated by BC Hydro in 1968. In Beach and the rest of the land at the the late 90s Val learned that the acreage park’s north end should be managed. TIMBER SALE LICENCE A77097 taken from him 30 years before because “I’m getting a lot of conflicting it was “unsafe” had been surveyed for information regarding the state of Pursuant to section 20 of the Forest Act, a Timber Sale licence is being offered for sale. possible park development while he and Morton’s Beach,” Peterson says “I’ve his parents still lived there. gone over there several times to see Closing Date: October 13, 2005 @ 2:00 PM, BC Timber Sales, Kootenay Business Area, Nelson, BC He unsuccessfully sued BC Hydro what I could, and wasn’t totally Geographic Location: Limpid Creek, located approximately 38 km southwest from Salmo, within the Arrow Boundary for not allowing him to keep his impressed by the conditions I saw. The Forest District unflooded land. His case was problem is that one jerk can ruin it for Estimated Volume: 15,360 cubic metres, more or less considered important enough to be everyone. Running an ATV in tall grass featured in a five-page exclusive by with nesting birds or across the creek Upset Stumpage Rate: $8.17 / cubic metre Province editor Joey Thompson, and with spawning kokanee is a criminal Term: one (1) year many believe that his loss reflects the offense and disrespectful of the sorry state of our justice system. environment. Estimated Species / Volume: Balsam (Grand-fir) 9,358 m3, Cedar 914 m3, Lodgepole pine 52 m3, Spruce 166 m3, Hemlock 33 m3 The developed south section of “This is the provincial Grade 3: Balsam 183 m3, Douglas-fir 983 m3, Cedar 102 m3, Lodgepole-pine 154 m3, White McDonald Creek Park has only 38 sites. government’s responsibility, and if they Pine 80 m3. During much of the summer they are can’t look after this portion of the all filled. property, they should turn it over to local Comments: Harvesting methods are partial-cut and clearcut with reserves, utilizing ground-based equipment (65%) and cable government as a regional park that yarding equipment (35%). would best serve the needs of the Tenders will only be accepted from individuals or corporations registered as a BC Timber Sales Enterprise, Category 1, 2 or 3. communities. It can’t be a money issue. Stumpage rates will be fixed for the duration of the licence term and for the duration of any extension to that term. BC Hydro practically stole the property under a guise of lies, and then turned it This licence is subject to, among other things, new maximum term limits and extension fee and surrender provisions. over to parks—so what’s the problem? Applicants are advised to carefully consider the impact of these changes when formulating their bids. Further information If they can’t look after it, they should on these changes may be found in Advisory Bulletin 06/28/04. give it back to Mr. Morton, or to Applications will be accepted by the BC Timber Sales Manager, Kootenay Business Area, 1907 Ridgewood Road, Nelson, BC someone else who can.” V1L 6K1 no later than 2:00 PM (Local Time), October 13, 2005. According to Paul Peterson, any change at the north end of McDonald In respect to this proposed timber sale licence, there is additional material which the applicant must consider in their application. Creek Park would require “a lot of This material and application forms may be obtained from the above BC Timber Sales Office or the ministry web site at: http:// support.” www5.for.gov.bc.ca/notices/init.do Specify Timber Sale Licence A77097. Columbia Basin Trust TIMBER SALE LICENCE A75259 Board Appoints Pursuant to section 20 of the Forest Act, a Timber Sale licence is being offered for sale. Chief Executive Officer Closing Date: October 13, 2005 @ 11:00 AM, BC Timber Sales, Kootenay Business Area, Nelson, BC Geographic Location: Worthington Creek, located approximately 15 km southwest from the village of Edgewood on the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) west side of Lower Arrow Lake, within the Arrow Boundary Forest District Board and staff welcome Estimated Volume: 51,449 cubic metres, more or less Neil Muth who starts as CEO on September 26. Upset Stumpage Rate: $36.05 / cubic metre The upset stumpage rate was determined by the Market Pricing System, and is applicable only to coniferous sawlog grades. Most recently Neil served as Term: Two (2) years Vice President of Private Placements for British Estimated Species / Volume: Lodgepole pine 32,960 m3, Larch 1,383 m3, Spruce 683 m3, Balsam 326 m3, Cedar 444 m3, Columbia Investment where Douglas-fir 273 m3, Hemlock 129 m3, White Pine 296 m3. he was responsible for Grade 3: Lodgepole-pine 12,190 m3, Larch 681 m3, Spruce 631 m3, Balsam 555 m3, Cedar bcIMC's private equity and 321 m3, Douglas-fir 134 m3, White Pine 443 m3. debt investment activity. Prior to that, Neil served as Vice President, Finance and Operations for Comments: Harvesting methods are partial-cut and clearcut with reserves, utilizing ground-based harvesting equipment. The bcIMC, where he was responsible for the licensee will be required to construct approx. 8.8 km of temporary and permanent spur roads. Operating season restrictions exist on some portions of the harvest area. Access to this cutting authority area may be temporarily delayed while construction of Corporation's information technology require- approximately four kilometres of the Worthington Branch 14 Forest Service Road is completed by BC Timber Sales. ments; accounting, financial control and financial reporting functions; banking and corporate treas- Tenders will only be accepted from individuals or corporations registered as a BC Timber Sales Enterprise, Category 1, 2 or 3. ury functions; human resources services; and cor- Stumpage rates will be fixed for the duration of the licence term and for the duration of any extension to that term. porate operations. He has served on a number of corporate and advisory boards. This licence is subject to, among other things, new maximum term limits and extension fee and surrender provisions. Applicants are advised to carefully consider the impact of these changes when formulating their bids. Further information Neil’s experience, combined with his BA in on these changes may be found in Advisory Bulletin 06/28/04. Economics (Victoria) and MA in Economics (UBC), Applications will be accepted by the BC Timber Sales Manager, Kootenay Business Area, 1907 Ridgewood Road, Nelson, BC make him a great addition to the Columbia Basin V1L 6K1 no later than 11:00 AM (Local Time), October 13, 2005. Trust team. In respect to this proposed timber sale licence, there is additional material which the applicant must consider in their application. This material and application forms may be obtained from the above BC Timber Sales Office or the ministry web site at: http:// www5.for.gov.bc.ca/notices/init.do Specify Timber Sale Licence A75259. September 28, 2005 The Valley Voice NEWS 3 Peace Walker speaks at Benailse Retreat Centre in Winlaw by Jan McMurray living on the Sunshine Coast. came to the square on the anniversary of the two Japanese cities. So far, close Livina from the retreat centre in Winlaw. Derek Walker Youngs, who has Youngs believes that peace is a of the event every year to place candles to 1,000 mayors in 110 different Affleck, daughter of well known West walked for peace for 20 years in 23 process, not a cause to win or lose, and and who were beat up by police every countries have signed up. Youngs spoke Kootenay historian Ted Affleck, came different countries, gave a very sees “synchronicity” as a very important time. He wondered at the Avenue of to the Mayor of Nelson, who said he to the Nelson area to see the place her inspiring presentation at the Benailse part of it. He learned about this Martyrs in downtown Prague. And he was interested in joining and would take father had so prolifically written about, Retreat Centre in Winlaw to a synchronicity while he was walking in wondered at the group of musicians he it to the next council meeting for and to find a special place for his ashes. gathering of about 25 on September Czechoslovakia in the early 1990s, saw deep in a cave that were singing approval. The Mayors for Peace have a Carolyn, a photographer, has been 20. around the time of the Velvet Bob Dylan and Joan Baez songs. goal to eliminate nuclear weapons by walking with Youngs for a year and a “I am here to share a story about Revolution. He said he could not “I think the regime toppled not the year 2020. half and creates postcards and calendars my dream for a better world,” said understand how some of the peace because of one person’s action, but Youngs was in the area not because from the pictures she takes on their Youngs. “We need to keep the spirit of activists’ efforts could possibly change because of all of those who did their he was walking, but because Affleck travels. peace alive — we need to talk about it anything. He wondered at the young thing to promote peace. It all lined up was coming on an interesting mission For more information, visit the and be a part of it — or it will die. man who doused himself in gasoline and then there was change,” he said. and he decided to accompany her so he Peace Walker Society’s website at Walking for peace is my way of keeping and set himself on fire in the square in Youngs said that in his travels, he could visit with his old friends John and www.peacewalker.com. that spirit of peace alive.” Prague. He wondered at the people who has realized that the majority of people It all started for him when he signed in the world want peace, but don’t think Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Kootenay) Ltd. up for a nine-month anti-nuclear walk they can effect change. He encourages from LA to Washington in 1986 along us to believe that we can, if we all do YRB requires winter equipment operators for the upcoming with 1200 people. Two weeks into the our part. “That lining up of energy could season at various locations throughout the Central Kootenay walk, a helicopter landed in front of happen in a moment,” he said. area. Minimum qualifications include Class 3 licence with air He and fellow peace walker them in the Mojave Desert, bringing the endorsement, previous driving experience, ability to carry out news that the walk was all over. Youngs Carolyn Affleck have just come back said no one knows for sure why it ended, from walking in Japan, where they duties in an outdoor, all-weather environment on both day but in any case, 500 of them kept on attended the 60th anniversary of the and night shifts. Must be physically fit. Please bring your walking and among them was Youngs. bombings at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. resume, along with a recent BC driver’s abstract, to theArea “It changed my life and I have not There, they learned of the Mayors for Supervisor at any YRB location. Fax: 1-250-352-2172. stopped walking,” he said. “I have fun Peace program, started by the Mayors walking for peace and I will continue to walk for peace as long as I am having Peace Walkers Derek Walker Youngs and fun.” He says he has slowed down over Carolyn Affleck inspired a crowd of about Arrow Lakes the years because of some health issues 25 at the Benailse Retreat and Healing and because he is now married and Centre in Winlaw on September 20. Reservoir Update Teachers say “yes” in strike vote by Jan McMurray but we have to do our best,” he said. This year, water supply in the Columbia River basin has been below average. Please note forecast information is A whopping 88.4% of BC Labour Minister Mike de Jong subject to change at any time. The actual elevation of reservoirs is influenced by snowpack, inflow levels, teachers voted “yes” in a province- has appointed Labour Associate weather patterns and other factors such as load requirements. Deputy Minister Rick Connolly as a wide strike vote last week. BC Hydro's operation of the Hugh Keenleyside (HLK) dam is guided primarily by the requirements and obligations A news release from the BC fact-finder to look at the matters in of the Columbia River Treaty. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) says dispute and to report to de Jong on that job action was set to begin this what the issues are and where the September 17 Forecast Trend week and explains that the action is parties stand on those issues by set out into three phases. “The first September 30. Arrow Lakes Reservoir 430.3 m phase, a two-week period is designed “At least now there is someone that operating range: 420 – 440.1 m / 1378 – 1444 ft 1411.8 ft to place pressure on the employer but wants to talk and the two sides are maintain regular classroom talking. There seems to be an instruction and voluntary extra- acknowledgement that we need to Projected average flows for the week of September 17 to September 24, 2005 curricular activities,” it says. If there address learning conditions, so that’s HLK and Brilliant combined discharge ...... 71,000 cfs (range: 66,000 cfs to 76,000 cfs) is no progress made at the bargaining good,” said von Krogh. table, phase two, from October 11- He reported that School District No. Arrow Lakes Reservoir reached a minimum elevation of 426.1 m (1397.9 ft) on January 25, 2005 and reached a peak elevation of 434.6 m (1425.9 ft) on July 1, 2005. The Arrow Lakes Reservoir level is decreasing and is 20, “would see rotating strikes in 10 had an excellent turnout at the polls, expected to reach between 428.2 m and 429.8 m (1405 and 1410 ft) by the end of September. school districts around BC.” If there with 100% of the teachers and 14 out were still no resolution, “a full-scale of the 18 teachers on call casting their If you would like information on reservoir levels, Monday to Friday, please call 1 877 924-2444. For further withdrawal of all services would votes. information on our operations or our generating facilities, please call Bob Gammer at 250 365-4565. commence October 24.” Although he is not able to reveal Arrow Lakes Teachers the results of the vote for the school Association President Henning von district, he said, “I think the results show

Krogh described the job action that teachers support their local A05-390 www.bchydro.com phases as “a bargaining strategy,” bargaining team. It shows they weren’t stressing that each phase comes on happy with a legislated settlement. line only if the government and the We’ve got three goals and they support employer cannot come to an those goals,” he said. agreement. The teachers’ goals are improved “We have to hope that the learning conditions for students, government will come through and restored bargaining rights and a fair settle something. Bargaining is hard, salary increase. PEOPLES PHARMACY Beat the Flu.

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File complaints on Mondays. The need is for non- Why I won’t run for office... perishable food items, hopefully high Water is precious I won’t be running for public office in the municipal elections in November. with CRTC protein and nutritious, toothpaste, On September 18th, I attended a Harvest celebration at Slocan Park It’s not that I don’t believe in public service. In my opinion, there is no “Jonesing for the CBC, waiting shampoo, toilet paper, etc. Hall. There was a big clothing higher calling than that of an elected official in a public office. (Not to say for telephone service” — great The bin in Winlaw is exchange followed by presentations that I haven’t been disappointed with the performance of more than a few of editorial!! It is great to see a conspicuously empty week after and a potluck. Michelle Griffith’s them.) newspaper finally reporting the truth. week. I am writing to let you know film about water was the last It’s not that I don’t think that I could contribute in a meaningful way. I I would like to encourage any of your that it is right by the front door of the presentation. She did a short have opinions on everything, lots of good ideas (mostly stolen from other readers to contact the CRTC and file mini-mart. Maybe you haven’t introduction before showing it. people) and like to think of myself as reasonably articulate. I understand the a complaint if their telephone service noticed it yet, but your donations In her Introduction, she explained procedure of council meetings and the rules of order, even if I don’t always is suffering during this lockout. would be greatly appreciated. she’d done the film as a project in adhere to them. If your newspaper ever goes The Slocan Valley is the most her grade 11 film class at Mt. It’s not that I would constantly find myself in conflict-of-interest. There’s online, please let me know I would amazing place I’ve ever lived. So Sentinel. She said when she started mechanisms to deal with that. It would be rather inconvenient to have to be interested in subscribing and please let’s donate $10 a month in the course she was techno-illiterate, absent myself from chambers every time a motion to buy advertising was reading articles from someone who stock to help our neighbours. Can you and didn’t even have a home raised, but it could be done. reports as it really is. imagine what that would do? I CAN! computer. She wanted to create It’s not that I think that I don’t have a chance of getting elected. As a BC Thanks again Khelin Walker something that would speak to resident, I can run in any race in the province. If I don’t like the odds in my Jill Sarafin Winlaw people. She decided on a home constituency, I could run in any of the neighbouring villages. All I need Calgary is enough signatures from local electors. No one should use the excuse of Open letter to documentary on water. She said the certain failure to avoid running for office anyway. CBC owned by intended outcome was for people to It’s not even that I’m too cheap to hire a reporter to cover whatever Council Trevor Ryan, RPF walk away from her 7-minute film I could manage to get myself elected to, or that I fear the editorialist’s pen. If the people Regarding your letter in the with a new realization of how lucky I couldn’t get someone else to write a scathing editorial about my conduct in I believe that we as citizens of Arrow Lakes News of September we are here in the Kootenays to have office, I’d have to write it myself. Canada are the shareholders of the 14, I am not sure whether you are good water. It certainly isn’t that I think that there’s plenty of candidates better qualified Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. the only person that does not It opened with a variety of shots than me (although there probably are). Representative democracy demands We should have a vote on whether understand why at least some people of water in all its moods, from slow- choice. No one should hesitate to run for office because the incumbent is the strike is over or not. We should would like to preserve some 1800- motion drops to waterfalls to creeks doing a good job, or because of a fear of hurting someone’s feelings. Contested also have a vote on whether or not year-old trees as well as an ungulate to ponds, the works, with nice elections are a sign of a healthy democracy. we should fire the management. I species that is nearing extinction, background music. She cut to footage Nope. I’m afraid that I might get elected and turn into one of those Sober believe that it is an essential service namely the mountain caribou. of women in India drawing water Custodians of the Public Good. One of those responsible, hard-working and I’d like a lawyer to look into this Your attempt to discredit either from a well by pulling long ropes councillors that get so much done in our valleys and villages. I’ve seen it as a class action suit. “small bands of protesters” or the which shows how far down the water happen many times before. A person gets elected to council, and before you Kohle Ocello Valhalla Wilderness Society is plain was. She showed them walking with know it they’re sitting on at least a half-dozen committees and maybe a Kaslo silly. The VWS enjoys more big urns on their heads on some sort commission or two. They’re attending meetings with various community Thanks for credibility worldwide than either of giant tubes suspended in mid-air. groups, and organizing a variety of events. They learn to look at issues from your club of RPFs or the big band She showed water drops falling on all sides and make compromises. editorial of people that stand by and let rare sand in deserts, then more desert A lot of good editorialists have been lost this way. As a former Kootenay girl and a natural values go down the drain shots. She filmed classmates talking Dan Nicholson, publisher locked-out Telus worker I am writing irrecoverably. about how important water is. to just say thanks for your editorial. The Incomappleux Valley is She recorded her own voice Victoria Ave. Ballroom Advertising feeds We are suffering the effects of big unique in its Inland Rainforest saying “Every 8 seconds a child dies our family. business owned media down here at characteristics, with trees as old as from lack of drinkable water.” She Dancing Studio the coast and have yet to get any had other statistics about how many Call 358-7218 to support the our western civilization and the core unbiased coverage in the major diseases world-wide are related to Valley Voice. habitat of the very endangered newspapers and on the radio stations 100% locally owned and operated mountain caribou. Only extreme lack of good water. She filmed Sean (especially without CBC). It is short-sightedness can suggest to cut Marechal, wilderness instructor, with nauseating to read the carefully an apple and knife in his hand. He SMOKEY CREEK SALVAGE that forest down! 24 HR TOWING scripted lies designed by professional Of course, our loggers and their held up the apple and said, “this is New & Used Auto Parts, Back Hoe Work, spin doctors to manipulate the families have to make a living, but the world.” He cut the apple and held Certified Welding & Repairs, Vehicle Removal thinking of the masses. And it is a up half and said “This is the water in WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS there are other areas wood can be 359-7815 ; 1-877-376-6539 terrible thing that is being attempted harvested at a lesser loss, i.e. all the the world.” He cut the apple again 3453 YEATMAN RD, SOUTH SLOCAN by these companies — to effectively beetle and root-rot infested ones, for and said “This is all the fresh water eliminate the middle class and example. The redwood giants in in the world.” He cut that piece again Peter Kanigan, B.A. concentrate the wealth in the hands California attract more tourist and held up the last wee piece, saying of the powerful few. “This is all the drinkable water in the NOTARY PUBLIC business now than if those trees had Foxtrot, Samba, Waltz, Reading your supportive, been cut down. Why deprive our world.” Cha-Cha, Jive, Tango, etc. Land Transfers • Mortgages straighforward uncomplicated and province of a similar forest when the The title of the film is “Waste Leases • Wills • Affidavits truthful presentation of the situation world is just waking up to the Water.” The message of the film, Oct 01/05 Powers of Attorney was such a pleasure it brought a tear natural wonders we still do have presented with conviction and clarity, to my eye and made me homesick is “This water is too precious to Nelson, Kaslo, Harrop 530 Josephine St., Nelson here in this valley? too! You mention the money trail. If waste!” Chris Berger, a Valley Youth Phone: (250) 354-4405 With much gratitude, Worker, exhorted the audience to (Info) Barb Wallington Fax: (250) 354-4105 the VWS is really supported by Brenda Nelson foreign donors, and I don’t know heed the voice of youth and take steps 250-353-2238 North Vancouver Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM that, we can be glad for such to protect this life-sustaining [email protected] Saturdays by appointment resource. tfn Winlaw food bin concern for our wilderness values. Where the profit of the company Sandy Anderson The Valley Voice welcomes letters to the editor on any topic of interest to needs to be filled you seem to speak for goes, we all Slocan our readers. All letters must be signed and have a daytime phone number. Hello to everyone up and down know. Please, come to your senses, Faith can move We will not publish anonymous letters, nor may you use a pseudonym, the valley. I am writing on behalf of forget about the profit for a US- mountains except in extraordinary circumstances. We will not knowingly publish any the people who have a hard time based company and take a stand for The only inland rainforest on letter which is defamatory or libellous. making ends meet in this valley. what is truly valuable and worth earth, there is no other. Past Beaton Please type your letter, and e-mail it if possible. Many handwritten letters There are 200 families that have saving here in this valley, before it and an eagle guarding a narrow are impossible to read. Any letter may be edited for brevity. made use of donations provided by looks like Nigeria or the woods gorge, the Incomappleux Valley Opinions expressed in published letters are those of the author and not you in the food bins from Crescent around Lake Baikal. opens up to 30 km of clearcuts. Then necessarily those of The Valley Voice. Valley to Slocan City. 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continued from page 4 long months of waiting for along the trail, locations have except for the research that a central part of our economy. access to quality care in a finally one of the last stands surgery. Each movement been tagged for a bench or a P&T solicited, “although it Logging feeds many families timely manner, we have it of old growth forest left on caused his bones to crunch and picnic table, which the public was not required.” If you pay in this valley. However, there good. Of course our neighbour earth: giant hemlock, white grind sending a sharp and then can purchase by contacting Val someone enough money, they are many forests you can to the south compares pine, spruce and cedars up to lingering ache down his leg. at 353-2168. To date a couple will find whatever you are harvest without destroying unfavourably with almost 2000 years old, all the way to His morphine doses were of benches and a picnic table looking for. It seems as though these ones. They will not re- every so-called developed the Westfall in the Duncan. increased to dull the pain, and have been purchased. Mr. Leitch and his colleagues generate over 20, 50 or even country in the world and even From the dry crackling caused an almost worse We frequently walk the cannot see the forest for the 100 years. some poor countries such as cutblock, you step into a thick, reaction, itching. I’ve seen old trail which has now been trees. I don’t know all the Cuba. Unfortunately, our damp sea of moss that grows Doug’s arms and legs bleeding upgraded substantially, along Do you not feel an answers, but I do know that the treasured system is under up into the trees, huckleberries caused by restless nights of with the new north side, and I incredible, sacred and ignorance and insensitivity to attack because of a complex the size of cherries, fluorescent little sleep from the torment of must say we were very spectacular feeling walking our environment and Mother array of factors such as an moss and unusual rock itching and hip pain. His impressed with all the hard through an old growth forest? Nature as displayed by Mr. aging population, ideology, formations. The last bit of progressive decreased work this dedicated group of Almost magical? These forests Leitch and P&T, the situation questionable allocation of range for the endangered mobility caused his feet to volunteers has been able to are becoming more and more our ecosystem is in will only limited resources and a inland caribou, grizzly, swell up like footballs, which accomplish since the Kaslo rare. I hope dearly for my continue in this downward shortage of trained personnel wolverine, fish... made standing even more Trailblazer Society was children and grandchildren to spiral. in certain areas and specialties. Road building brings painful. Boredom, frustration formed in January of 2005. experience this humbling, Does it feel good to Currently, the flavour of invasive species like pine and a sense of powerlessness Each time we walk the trail we awe-inspiring phenomenon of destroy such pristine beauty? the month regarding what is beetle. Clearcutting is the most have also been big challenges see evidence of more hard old growth forests one day. What about the thought of wrong with our public health destructive form of logging — for Doug. work from a dedicated group However, if P&T continue to only telling our grandchildren system is the public’s abuse of you can plant a tree but you A month ago Doug had a of volunteers, putting forth destroy these places at the rate how big trees were in the ‘old emergency departments. I cannot plant a forest. fall and spent a long and very their time and labour for the they are going, that will not be days’? don’t deny that some people Corporations are like uncomfortable night on the enjoyment of Kaslo and possible. The day after the tie up medical resources for dinosaurs, they leave nothing floor. This ordeal exhausted visitors alike. This project Mr. Leitch is quoted as protesters peacefully stepped trivial reasons that are not for future loggers. I worry him, nearly to death. He has clearly would not have been saying, “...it is clear that they aside, Mother Nature stepped critical, but it isn’t always that about our men on precarious been in the Nelson hospital possible without all the very want no harvesting. They want in. Let’s try paying attention easy for the layperson to ledges, under tension of heavy since that time where he has strong support the group has us to leave all of the old for a change, and think of the determine what is trivial and payments for large machinery, acquired several infections received its volunteers, growth. I can’t live with that.” future, not the fortune. what is not. If a person is gas and market fluctuations. requiring antibiotic treatment. community members and Well, I hate to be the Carlee Hughes bleeding from a close We can downsize, use smaller Yet, he has managed to regain businesses alike. Val bearer of bad news, but if you Nakusp encounter with a chainsaw or equipment, roads, selectively some of his strength and mentioned a group of German continue to log here, the some other such accident, it is log, develop transformative optimism. tourists stopped by for the caribou literally can’t live with Visiting ER is appropriate for that person to industries and enjoy our forest On Sunday, September 18 Grand Opening and were so that. often appropriate visit the ER as promptly as forever. I can make as much Doug was very bright and impressed they made a Obviously they haven’t possible. When a young child in baskets from the skin of the eager to have his surgery done donation and signed up as left all of the old growth, response is choking, vomiting violently, tree as you can get in boards, on Tuesday. On Monday his members. They come to Kaslo because according to Mr. Canadians have good experiencing high fever or yet my skill is ignored. orthopedic surgeon, Dr. on vacation every year and Diers, “P&T is the largest reason to take pride in their otherwise in visible distress None of our First Nations McVicar cancelled Doug’s hip said they will definitely be destroyer of habitat for the public health system. In the nature of which they land claims have been replacement because it back to enjoy the trail. Central Selkirk herd.” comparison to our neighbour cannot describe because they honoured. They maintained conflicted with the doctor’s It really is a breathtaking I realize that our to the south, where some enjoy haven’t yet learned to talk, the this as sacred land for latest vacation plans. Doug’s walk on a nice day, catching community and many the best care on earth while too parent should start the car or thousands of years, believing spirits took a big dive. Dr. numerous sightings of the surrounding communities are many others suffer or die call an ambulance. On the that it belongs to the next McVicar has rescheduled Kaslo River, with the sun very dependent on logging as because they have no real continued on page 6 seven generations. In one Doug’s surgery for some time peeking through the trees. The generation, this area has been in November. only negative aspect I mined, dammed and now From my point of view I witnessed was horse hooves stripped of its forest — driving see this shocking are tearing up the freshly laid Public Consultation Meetings fish, animals, plants and postponement as a prison gravel, along with horse people into extinction. sentence of more pain, more excrement that has been left With Columbia Basin Trust Assuming one can manage, itching and more debility, behind on some parts of the develop and control nature is which for this tired 87-year- old trail. I would hope that the ultimate sin, destroying old is devastating. In my horse riders and dog walkers olumbia Basin Trust (CBT) invites residents of the Basin to ecosystems that affect our opinion I see this type of will think ahead and be attend a Community Meeting in your area to give input towards climate, creating catastrophic treatment and lack of concern courteous and show respect the proposed Option Agreement. consequences. for an elderly person’s pain for others by cleaning up after C Every time we stand for and suffering to be disgusting their pets/personal property. the earth a double rainbow and inhumane. I also feel that In a past issue of The The Option Agreement is a contract between the Province of BC and appears reminding me of a this is a cruel disregard for Valley Voice, Barbara Douglas CBT’s power subsidiary CBT Energy (CBTE). The contract allows for long ago covenant between the Doug’s prolonged and made a nice appeal to the CBT to purchase all of the shares of CBT's joint venture partner, creator and humankind to save debilitating condition. I have public stating “Let’s all work Columbia Power Corporation (CPC). the seed of life. A symbol for written this as a very together so that everyone can the little people of all colours concerned friend of Doug’s in enjoy the outdoors and The public meetings will outline the Option Agreement in a short pres- to not give up hope. I believe the hopes that someone will beautiful place we are blessed entation, and will include 1 1/2 hours for the public to comment and that faith can move mountains step up to the plate and find to live in. PLEASE!” I agree! ask questions. You are invited to come early to have the opportunity for and the rockslide that blocked an orthopedic surgeon to do Thanks again to the the road soon after we had to Doug’s surgery by the end of Trailblazers Society for a job one-on-one conversations with staff and Board. As well, Board and staff take our barricade down September. very well done. We’ll see you are available after the meeting to continue discussions with residents. against Pope and Talbot, was Jan Formby on the trail! nothing less than the miracle Nelson Jill Braley The public consultation process, the Option Agreement, a background we prayed for to organize an Kaslo document, and detailed questions and answers are available on the CBT International Boycott Old Congratulations website at www.cbt.org/optionagreement.htm. Growth Campaign.The to the Kaslo Think of the caribou agree. future, not the Eloise Charet Trailblazer The following meetings are scheduled Bear Clan of Turtle- fortune, in the for your area between 7-9 pm. Island Society My husband and I recently Incomappleux Surgery cancelled toured the Kaslo River Trail This letter is in response October 3 - Trail October 4 - Castlegar to accommodate with Val Koenig, treasurer for to your cover story of Trail and District Rec Centre Brilliant Cultural Centre the Kaslo Trailblazer Society, September 14, “Pope & surgeon’s as we were unable to attend the Talbot’s road building efforts October 5 - Nelson October 6 - Nakusp group’s Grand Opening this frustrated by protesters and Prestige Inn Nakusp Arena vacation plans past September 18th. We Mother Nature.” Over the past 12 months I understand the day was a huge It deeply saddens me that have helped and have felt success and everyone had a P&T only see dollar signs in helpless as I have watched my good time! Val took us on a the old growth forests. It is If you are unable to attend a Community dear neighbour Doug guided tour and explained the impossible to put a dollar Meeting, but want more information, Croisdale endure steadily future plans for the area, value on these majestic trees, or give input, contact CBT at, increasing pain and debility of including the bridge at the end or on the habitat of a nearly 1-800-505-8998 or 1-250-365-6633 a severely degenerating hip. of the new north side of the extinct species. It seems ironic or visit www.cbt.org and follow the link Doug’s mobility became more trail — pretty impressive to that all research points to this to submit your comments online. and more difficult over the say the least! At various points area as prime caribou habitat, 6 LETTERS The Valley Voice September 28, 2005

continued from page 5 Denver. Our friends left their Valhalla Then Cam Leitch from P&T, Disneyland. emotional blackmail” of seeing cute other hand, if a person with severe Pure / Wilds of Canada trails map says they are going out of their way For those who want the comforts puppies and re-think whether or not chest pain, difficulty breathing or a with us. I called Rob and had a chat. to maintain some of the rainforest but of home when they travel, they can they really wanted and could take myriad of other symptoms with no We packed our camping gear and he cannot see the point of saving it find them in abundance at Banff and care of a puppy. If a person decides apparent explanation or cause should found a fantastic campsite right on all nor will he consider it. Jasper, and in several BC Parks. to take a puppy home simply because go to the ER only to find out his the lake, with spectacular views of Considering that 95% of it is has There are also abundant lodges their child is begging them, I think condition wasn’t life threatening, that the Valhallas, in the Silverton already been clearcut, his gesture is outside the boundaries of BC parks, the person’s childrearing skills come person didn’t waste ER resources and Municipal campsite. rather inane, to say the least. including three or four around into question more than their ability their visit was still appropriate. Most We cycled down the CP Rail trail What with global warming, Valhalla Park. Surely, given this fact, to be a good pet owner! people are not trained doctors and in to Three Forks and from there down Hurricane Katrina, and the Tsunami BC should be ready to preserve the Her letter also mentioned how the no position to diagnose themselves the Galena Trail to New Denver. It fiasco, you would think that wilderness aspect of the Valhallas for puppies were picked up by “small to determine the appropriateness of was a great trip and easy enough for someone would notice the those who seek a different, more children and adults alike, with various their visit. Even doctors on occasion beginners. Rob very kindly dropped connection to mass deforestation. If rugged experience. abilities for handling young animals.” hold a person overnight for us off at Summit Lake with our bikes we don’t pull our heads out of the Many tourists come to the lake Well, of course, small children do not observation, if a bed can be found and we cycled the railgrade to New sand soon, Momma Nature is going towns here and visit the Valhallas on have perfect animal handling skills within the same time zone, only to Denver — a 30-km trip. First it was to give us a good swift kick in the day hikes. Some say they just like to (especially if they have no pets at determine in the morning it isn’t downhill for about 14 km down to butt. look across the lake at the Valhallas’ home) but what better way to learn serious and send the patient home. Of Slocan Lake (stunning views of The way I see it, we are all a unscarred, rugged fjord slopes to see than by being exposed to them? This course occasionally a patient is sent mountain peaks and of the creek bunch of mindless consumers racing and feel what BC once looked like. is how both children and puppies are home who should not be, like the below), then another level 9 km just headlong into our own stupidity. I They say the amenities in the lake socialized — by interacting. gentleman in Delta recently who was above the shining lake to Rosebery get this image in my mind of villages are more than ample. Many I can assure everyone that if this sent home twice only to die a few and then the final 7-km gradual climb lemmings running for the edge of the of the businesses in our villages “incident” was really as traumatic as hours later in the ambulance or ER. to Denver Siding. It was a beautiful abyss. The closer we get, the faster survive the winter by service and Ms. Hawthorne makes it sound, my My point is that even if the and easy trip in a pristine we run. In the lead is a bunch of sales to summer tourism. puppy has gotten over it! These condition proves to be non-life environment. mentally challenged egomaniacs like Accommodations within the park puppies, having spent the first eight threatening, visiting the ER is often We so enjoyed our stay that we George Bush, P&T, Interfor, will draw tourists wanting weeks of their lives in a loving home the appropriate response. If the came back for another camping WalMart, Exxon, General Motors, et accommodations away from our with three children, were very well patient has an aneurysm, heart weekend at the Silverton Campsite al. I for one am stepping aside to villages’ amenities. socialized. Our puppy loves kids so problem or some aggressive infection and for some more cycling. We had watch the spectacle from a safe As the evidence emerged much that every time he hears like flesh-eating disease and makes great meals at Panini’s and at Jack distance so as not to get sucked over revealing the government behind- children’s voices on TV he searches an appointment with his family Harvey’s. We bought food in the the edge by the rush of lunatics. the-scenes endeavour to market our the room and then looks outside doctor, he will very likely be supermarkets. We filled up at the gas If you are interested in the right of parks, there has been an outcry from hoping to find them. deceased a week or two (or more) station. And Rob serviced our bikes all living beings to live in peace then the public. To this, the government Also, the statement regarding later and unable to keep his very competently and at a very the sooner the lemmings jump off the typically denies what the evidence unwanted litters usually being born appointment. reasonable price. People sometimes cliff the better for all the survivors. We clearly proves it is doing. But behind out of negligence does not apply here. Randy Kewen think that bicyclers do not spend should be encouraging them. its denials, the government does not The owners of the mother dog had New Denver much money in the communities they Human beings are destroying the remove or cancel its endeavours to been asked repeatedly by numerous Happy cyclists visit. planet at an unprecedented rate in a vain privatize portions of our parks to community members, ourselves We would like to encourage you effort to fill the void in the centre of private business; the offers have not included, about when they were visit area to promote bicycling in your their souls. If there is a God that created been withdrawn. going to let their dog have a litter My wife and I moved to Nelson communities. People will come all this then he must be some irate at Now, with the revelation of the because of the wonderful, gentle about 11 years ago. We have often flocking to stay and have fun. Rob what we’ve done to his creation. government’s huge monetary nature of the mother dog. This litter travelled through Silverton and New Farrell and his bike store, and his and Cliff Woffenden surplus, even the battered rationales was planned with a number of Denver over the years and have had his friends’ efforts to build and Nakusp they have constructed by starving puppies being spoken for beforehand. a meal there on occasion. However, maintain trails, should be supported parks of funds collapse. If you One would assume from her we have never stayed over. Recently, as much as possible. And we Register your believe that the decades of battle letter that unless a person pays for a friends came to visit after spending a commend you for having kept your opposition to waged to preserve some parkland puppy, that they won’t be good pet week bicycling in New Denver/ lake so pure and your mountainsides should be honoured, not betrayed; if owners. I am offended by that. We’ve Silverton. They could not say enough as pristine as you have. the Parks Plan you believe BC residents, and the been waiting for two years for the about how they enjoyed their stay. Andrew and Ilse Murray The BC government has tourists invited here through the right time to get a puppy. Our puppy They stayed in a B&B. They cycled Nelson, BC announced it has $1.3 billion in government advertising has just finished his three sets of every day. And they intend to do it surplus. This surplus was achieved, Supernatural BC, have a right to vaccinations (including rabies), will again next year. In fact, they want to Incomappleux in great part, by cutting funding to parks that are completely free from be getting neutered at six months of come and stay in the area every year another example of social services, health care and parks. entrepreneurial intrusion, then write age and we are also looking into for a month or so. And the main Those budget cuts resulted in cutting your MLA, write the Parks obedience classes. He has 10 acres reason is that they enjoy cycling so human destruction the staff of the Parks department and Department, write Campbell, and to romp around on and two kittens much in your beautiful valley. The other weekend, I went to a the Ministry of the Environment to demand the government scuttle the (from the wonderful organization They were most impressed with presentation by the Valhalla the bone. Notwithstanding this plans which we have now seen PALS) to keep him company when the friendly help and service they Wilderness Society in New Denver surplus, and the previous one, the documented. we aren’t at home. received from Rob Farrell from the on the studies they have been doing government said that parks have to It took a long, hard battle to Ms. Hawthorne writes that if not Wilds of Canada Cycle store in New on the Interior Rainforest or Wetbelt. pay for themselves, hence they have preserve the Valhallas; residents and given to the SPCA puppies should be Very interesting! I have spent a good to be turned into businesses, which tourists alike have been greatly sold and “vetting the prospective new part of my life living in the forest and is their rationale for privatization. benefited and inspired by the unique owners by investigation and follow- much of what they had to say rang Now, the BC government plans wild beauty of the Valhallas. Let’s up as to the fate of the pet” should true to my personal experience. to open up parks to foreign investors, act now to keep it so. take place. What she must not realize WOOD PRESERVERS LTD. Then I read a letter to the editor inviting entrepreneurs to build Richard Caniell is that every single puppy went to a in another paper by Trevor Ryan, who lodges and other amenities in our New Denver local home (except one which went BUYERS OF CEDAR badmouths the VWS, claiming that parklands including Valhalla Park. to the grandchild of a local). The & PINE POLES they are funded by foreign interests. This has been revealed in secret Puppies not owners of the mother dog know and Mike Casey cell 344-8477 By the way, P&T is an American documents leaked by the Public “casually respect everyone who got a puppy Offering planning, management based company which means that Service Employees for (we know most of them too) or they and sales for Woodlot Licences foreign money is financing the Environmental Ethics. The dispersed” at would not have chosen them to take and Private Land Owners. destruction of the last of our Interior documents they released reveal the a puppy — and they did turn down P.O. Box 4, Rainforest! government is presently marketing Friday Market some people who they felt they didn’t Brisco, B.C. V0A 1B0 Really! What difference is it in a our parks to American, European We are writing in response to know well enough. We left their Anna Hawthorne’s letter in the last Phone (250) 346-3315 global community who is funding and Asian investors. house with our puppy after being told who? We are all in the same boat and This plan particularly violates Valley Voice about what she called a that if for any reason we couldn’t Fax (250) 346-3218 everybody should be concerned the spirit and nature of Valhalla Park, “display of ignorance” and “the keep him, we were to bring him back. TOLL FREE 1-866-346-3315 about our society’s insatiable appetite as it is designated a wilderness park. casual dispersion” of puppies at the Casual dispersion? We don’t Preserving our forests for the future… to devour our life support systems. This designation, preserving its Friday Market. Before one makes think so. roadless integrity accessible only by assumptions and accusations about I would like to extend a huge boat from the lake villages, draws people, one should take all the facts thank you to the family in question Thousands of Books & CDs increasing numbers of tourists, into consideration. for our wonderful, well socialized • New & Used Music including many from Europe and As proud new owners of one of Willow puppy. We are glad to be especially Germany, where there no the puppies in question, we know that living in the type of community • Used Books longer exists wilderness in any form. these puppies were not casually where we are tightly knit enough to The tourists I meet here extol the lack dispersed. Not one single puppy went be able to trust our fellow neighbours. • We buy, sell and trade of development in the park, the fact home with anyone from the market Spooky says thank you too for being that it is free from the lodges, boat that day. We were the first to take a so well loved for the first eight weeks. ramps, graded walkways, saunas, puppy home two days after the We think he’s gonna keep us! PACKRAT ANNIE'S flush toilets and other so-called market, which means that everyone Tamara, Chris and Spooky amenities that make some parks else had at least three or more days Claxton 411 Kootenay St. Nelson 354-4722 resemble a mountain outpost for to get over what was dubbed “the New Denver September 28, 2005 The Valley Voice SLOCAN VALLEY 7 New Denver council, September 13: Air quality survey coming soon by Jan McMurray Councillor Casley expressed Apple Tree restaurant, has accepted the year, but could be improved. •Councillor Brookfield will attend •Jane Murphy and David Butt concern about the elimination of the terms of the sale of the property where •The deadline for Joint Emergency a Sustainable Planning Workshop attended as a delegation to present a chief building inspector position, saying the outdoor seating is located. The Preparedness Program grant regarding community planning and draft air quality survey. Council went that residents of this area have always Village has sold Ochsendorf the applications is October 31. Councillors development in Creston on October 6, through the draft survey with the waited one week for their building property for $9,000. Bunka and Casley will look into this. with expenses paid. delegation and some changes were inspections. Wright assured that the •The Open Burning Bylaw No. •A resolution calling for the •The September 27 meeting was made. Council authorized CAO Carol change will mean that building 591/05 was given final adoption. development of a national policy to ban cancelled due to lack of quorum. Mayor Gordon to make changes to the draft in inspectors can spend more time on site •Bob Bertuzzi, president of the water exports and protect Canadian Wright (as RDCK representative) and conjunction with the air quality and less time in the office. Kootenay Performing and Visual Arts freshwater resources was carried and Councillors Brookfield and Casley will committee and to send it out to all New •A letter from the group working Society, requested funding for a will be sent to Prime Minister Martin. be attending UBCM at that time. Denver residents’ mailboxes. on renovations to the gym at the Slocan feasibility study on building a multiuse •Council received an email Community Health Centre proposed theatre/video conference centre in the addressed to New Denver, Kaslo and that two walls be replaced with two West Kootenay. The Village will inform Kimberley from Paul Willis of the engineered roof beams in order to satisfy Bertuzzi that there are no grants in aid Ministry of Environment regarding the the requirement for a written budgeted for this. woodstove changeout pilot project. The engineering report. Council voted to •Public Lands and Safety ministry is taking a second look at send a letter to IH, asking for approval committee reported that the Garlic Fest candidates, including New Denver, for for this proposal. went over very well with the electrical the project. Willis says that the •Rob Ochsendorf, owner of the upgrade and that parking was better this successful community will probably have to be willing “to apply disincen- tives for non-participation from owners ATTENTION NEW DENVER & AREA: of old technology stoves” and New Denver had indicated that it was not ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC interested in doing this. He asks New October 18 - November 2 Denver to contact him with any ideas Slocan Community Hospital and Health Care Centre that would “strengthen your position as Do you need help with back pain, a candidate for this program.” After some discussion, Mayor Wright muscle or joint pain, stop smoking, headache? volunteered to write Willis back, saying For more information, see website www.8880035.com that the Village is considering disincen- To make an appointment, call 250-888-0035 tives but requires public input first. The or e-mail [email protected] air quality survey will be the vehicle for public input. Wright will also mention that the Village has adopted an open burning bylaw. Request for •Council received a letter from Joan McKay of the Valhalla Inn requesting Jude Nicholson-Chodat enjoys a hotdog at the annual Lucerne Barbecue. FIXED PRICE BID written confirmation from the Village that the current zoning would allow for the inn to operate a cold beer and wine Burial group can help when loved one dies The Slocan Valley Cooperative Association submitted store. The letter of confirmation is can access. As a volunteer group, it will Slocan Park, B.C. NEW DENVER—The Carpenter required by the Liquor Control and charge a nominal fee for its services. New Cardlock - Project #E05013 Creek Last Wishes Group is a new Licensing Board. The Village will send The group recommends planning organization in the New Denver area the letter. before a death occurs in order to that offers a variety of services and •In response to a concern of some encourage the fulfillment of last wishes. The Slocan Valley Cooperative Association (Owner) assistance when someone in the family 10th Ave. residents, council decided to A meeting for all registered has proposed the demolition of its existing gas bar dies. block off the laneway between 9th and members and interested individuals and canopy and the construction of a new cardlock The group will assist families by 10th Avenues with a No Exit sign and takes place October 15 at 10 am at the facility to be located at 3024 Hwy 6 (Part of Lot 1, providing the several necessary forms, to require that affected residents carry Hidden Garden Gallery. For more District Lot 7065 K.D. Plan 2677, C of T 1260941) advice on procedure, information on their garbage to Kootenay Street for information, call Kay Costley White at in Slocan Park, British Columbia. burial options and on non-denom- pick-up. Since the work on the S bend 358-7991 or Lorna Obermayr at 358- inational services that family and friends 7965. on Highway 6 was done, there is Plans and specifications are available from the General increased traffic on the laneway because Carpenter Creek Last Wishes Group Manager of the Slocan Valley Cooperative at both 9th and 10th Avenues are now cul- Slocan Park, B.C., Box 10, V0G 2E0. de-sacs and no longer lead to the Your community burial organization. Phone: 250-226-7433; Fax: 250-226-7916; highway. With many small children We can help when you need it. living in that area, safety is the concern. e-mail: [email protected] •Public Works and Water Committee reported that the results of JOIN US Closing Date for submission of bids is the environmental assessment of the October 11, 2005, 9:00 pm public works yard had come in and that the yard was given a clean bill of health. The committee will advise the Province For information, call SLOCAN VALLEY CO-OPERATIVE it had received the report and will be Kay Costley White, 358-7791 or Lorna Obermayr, 358-7965 3024 Highway 6, Slocan Park looking for certification as an environmentally clean site. ~ Elegance, functionality, value ~ In order to monitor the work of the street paving crew, overtime as needed for public works staff was authorized. •Councillor Bunka commented on the unsightly state of the area around the recycle bins and wanted to know who was responsible for cleaning it up. Mayor Wright informed her that it is up to the contractor to maintain the site, but not to haul garbage away. He said that many communities were experi- encing the same problem and some were asking the RDCK to put up fences, lighting and to have paid guards on site. The Hampton Wood Stove provides The Classic Wood Stove is the •Wright reported that the RDCK high efficiency heat to ensure warmth perfect combination of high had started its budget process and was & comfort even when the power is technology engineering and finishing up organizational changes. out. Functional design features classical design. All Classic Wood The building and planning departments include an easy latch door, sealed ash Stoves offer wide view doors for an are being amalgamated into a new drawer and a cooktop surface. Load unparalleled view of the beautiful development services department, and logs from either front or side, real wood fire. Add the warmth and the chief building inspector and allowing greater installation comfort of a real wood burning flexibility. stove to your home today. planning manager positions have been eliminated. A new community services COME SEE THEM TODAY AT department is being created, as is a new community services manager position. He pointed out that the RDCK spends SILVERTON216 Lake BUILDING Avenue, Silverton SUPPLIES most of its money on recreation: Phone: 358-2293 recreation commissions, the three recreation complexes, regional parks, Toll-free: 1-800-332-0588 cemeteries and museums. [email protected] 8 SLOCAN VALLEY The Valley Voice September 28, 2005 Slocan council, September 14: Boat ramp project moves forward by Don Currie •Council approved a proposal to articles on Rails to Trails, Slocan Community Hall and installation of indexed bylaw filing system. The •Council is moving forward with jointly sponsor with the Slocan Valley Village and Idaho Peak in the fall a four-way stop on Slocan St. report set objectives for 2005 and plans to construct a double-lane boat Royal Canadian Legion an 2005 issue of British Columbia Councillor Marc Septav said the stop 2006. The key objectives were to ramp with a centre floating wharf on Oktoberfest event on October 22. The Magazine indicated a growing was recommended by the RCMP to complete the boat ramp, to move the sloping beach area at the end of festival will feature a street dance, interest and awareness of the Village slow mill and truck traffic on the forward on the paddlewheeler Main Street. Trevour Shephard, P. live music, food and a beer garden. and surrounding area. street. project, to continue with the Eng. of Northstar Environmental Council agreed to supply picnic •In his report from RDCK for •As required by Section 98 of the boulevard project and construction of Engineering, Kelowna, submitted a tables and to a partial street closure July and August, Councillor John Municipal Charter, Council tabled for bus shelters on Harold St. and to start follow-up report to the one delivered of Harold St., ensuring parking and Gates reported that the Kootenay public questioning its 2004 Annual planning a Seniors Home. There were at the August 10 council meeting emergency access to fire hydrants. Connector Transit Service linking Report. The progress report on no questions from the public. The containing a schedule of project tasks The event organizer, Shirley Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, objectives for 2004 stated that 2004 complete report, including a detailed and milestone dates for construction. Markovic, can be reached at 355- New Denver, Salmo Silverton and was a transitional year due to the accounting of revenues and The schedule puts the completion 2487. the Village of Slocan will cost resignation of the mayor and clerk in expenditures, is available at the date at June 2006. •Peter Leach of Lemon Creek approximately $65,000 annually and August 2004. A significant amount Village office. The Village is tasked with co- showed Council a copper cupola he will be recovered on the basis of of time was spent on restructuring the •Council approved a business ordinating the gathering of logs and has designed and built to top the assessment values. The final decision organization. Council noted the license application from Doug boom chains for a breakwater and newly constructed gazebo at the on allocations will be decided by completion of the gazebo, general Burton to operate a heating repair and with re-locating a power pole. trailhead to the Slocan Valley Rail directors during the annual operating clean-up of the village, the sales business from his garage. The Excluded from the project scope is a Trail. The cupola will support a agreement review process. implementation of a computer system usual commercial bylaw conditions parking lot for boats and trailers and weather vane complete with brass Gates also reported that RDCK to manage Village affairs and a cross- will apply. any changes to the swimming beach figures of a skier, train, cyclist and had adopted a resolution for area. equestrian, symbolizing past and consideration at the upcoming Shephard asserted that the project present uses of the old railbed. The UBCM meeting questioning the was estimated to cost $170,000, but project should be completed for requirement for sewerage installers could be completed at $20,000 under installation by the end of September. to be “registered practitioners.” The budget with Village input on some •Council noted the increased use RDCK resolution asserts the materials and work. Canfor has of the RV Park and credited it to requirement has created a “monopoly donated $100,000 towards the Margaret Markovic’s management of situation” due to lack of registered project. Council thanked Shephard the park, along with upgrades and practitioners and resulting in steep for the report and decided to have an better signage. The park was filled to increases in costs of installations for onsite meeting the following day to capacity on several weekends over homeowners. go over all details. the summer. Council noted that •A written report from public works foreman Jerry Simmons stated that dead trees near the curling rink and in the RV Park had been removed. Trees downed by recent high winds are being salvaged and processed into lumber for the construction of new bus stops. A public composting area for leaves and grass clippings has been established at the horse corral. A load of paving bricks has been ordered to continue Virginia Taylor and Jim Hicks were winners of the Slocan Lake Golf Club’s with the sidewalk project on Harold new trophy, named after Les Weisbrich, in honour of all his support and St. Work is advancing on laying a accomplishments over the years. The trophy will be awarded to the seniors men and ladies low net winners of the open tournament every year. water line from Springer Creek to the ball park. Council passed a motion ordering a halt to work on the inside of the new works building until there was budget approval to complete the project. •The public attending the meeting generally approved of the recent painting of the Silvery Slocan &OR3ALE

The Slocan Valley Community Band is starting up its 22nd season in early October! New members are welcome. Bob Old and Gail Elder are sharing the conducting. Call Bob for more information at 355-2414. What’s New at the Slocan Ann Mott’s show season finale .EW$ENVER"UILDING,OT The Hidden Garden Gallery is expressive works showing a keen eye Community Health Centre? 2QH EORFN IURP WKH 6ORFDQ /DNH pleased to present the paintings of for composition and detail. She is &DUSHQWHU &UHHN DQG 'RZQWRZQ Ann Mott at the last show of the looking forward to her show with • Flu Clinics in the Pavilion Activity Room Friday November 4th - 1HZ 'HQYHU IW E\ IW ORW RQ D season from October 5 to 10. Mott great excitement and we are too. All Drop In between 9 am-12 noon or 1 pm- 6 pm FXO GH VDF )ODW DQG EDFNHG E\ PDWXUH has entitled her show My Imagination are welcome. • Primary Health Care services and programs: Steve Mounteer WUHHV/RWVOLNHWKHVHDUHEHFRPLQJIHZHU Runs Wild. An opening reception will That night the gallery will also DQGIHZHU be held Wednesday, October 5 from celebrate the kind donations of the • Diabetic Education Day - October 6th 1 pm - 3 pm  • Nutritional counselling    6 pm to 9 pm.. The artist will be ‘Best Friends’ and the volunteer • Heart health present from 6:30 to 8, so come on efforts of all those who worked so • Health information resources "ILL,ANDER out to meet her, enjoy her paintings hard to keep the gallery running from • Support groups   BUS and hear the musical offerings of Mother’s Day until now. Let’s toast   CELL Larry Anderson and Larry Lavan. our great community together. • Registered Nurse consultations - nursing assessment and treatment, LANDER NETIDEACOM self care teaching Light refreshments will be served. “Voices for Hospice” Hospice fundraiser/awareness raiser Friday 2/3,).' Mott, who started painting with October 7th at the Silverton Memorial Hall - for more 2%!, Abby at the Pavilion a few years ago and now paints with Sue Mistretta, information call 358-7819 %34!4% "AKER3T .ELSON produces joyful, colourful and For information on these and other services, please drop in to the Centre at 401 Galena in New Denver weekdays 09:00 to 15:00, or call 358-7911. Emergency Services 24/7 358-7911 Diagnostic Services: Laboratory – Tuesday through Friday 08:00 – 10:00 no appointment needed X-Ray, ECG, Holter – Mon, Wed - Fri 08:15 – 11:00 appointments at 358-7911 Your Local Grocer NEW DENVER SILVERTON ELDORADO Ph: 358-7292 Fax: 358-2331 Ann Mott’s is the last show of the 358-2443 season at the Hidden Garden Gallery. September 28, 2005 The Valley Voice SLOCAN VALLEY 9 TV star to host fundraiser for Slocan skate park, October 8 Gabrielle Miller, who stars as construction. their skills and learn new ones. The a lot of time honing their own Union, BC Hydro, Slocan Valley Lacy in the Canadian hit TV show The small (100’ x 100’) park youth group is hoping to attract skills. Recreation Commission, Corner Gas, will host a $50-a- will feature a large beginner- visitors to the community, host an Committed funders for the Kootenay Slocan Lions Club, plate fundraising dinner, dance, friendly portion for novices to test annual competition, and to spend construction phase include Springer Creek Forest Products and silent auction at the W.E. Vancouver Foundation, Columbia Ltd., and individual donors. Graham Community School gym Calling all scarecrows! Basin Trust Youth Program, Join us October 8 for a on Saturday, October 8. The This year Slocan Valley They can be made around any Regional District of Central rollicking good time. Limited evening will include music by Recreation will run the third ever theme the artist wishes—a Kootenay, Village of Slocan, seating is available so please call ‘Two for Tripping’, a buffet Slocan Valley Scarecrow Festival favourite character or a not-so- Kootenay Savings & Credit 355-2484 to reserve your ticket. dinner, a silent auction of Corner from October 13 to 19—but in favourite ‘friend’, perhaps... They Gas memorabilia, a no-host bar, order for that to happen, they need can be displayed at the artist’s and a barn raising dance with a some scarecrows. They don’t have home or ask the Rec Guy to find Village of New Denver mystery band. All proceeds will go to be pretty, they don’t have to somewhere for it to go. to the construction of a world class make a fashion statement and they In order to get your scarecrow skate park in the village of Slocan. definitely don’t have to be into the festival, you must let the The New Denver Village Council reminds The idea for a skate park in politically correct. Recreation Commission know by residents to complete the air quality surveys Slocan began with a determined “Scarecrows are an art form October 7. They’ll make up a tour group of 15 skaters , who had a that’s hard to define,” says Craig map which will be available and return them to the Village office, fundraising plan that included ‘the Rec Guy’ Lawrence, co- throughout the valley. Entry is free Monday to Friday, between beach clean ups, skate-a-thons in ordinator of the event. “Do they and there’ll be prizes offered to conjunction with Nelson District reflect the person that made them help celebrate the artists’ creation. 8:00 and 4:00, by October 7, 2005. Youth Centre, bottle returns, 50/ or did they just seep out from the A crack team of scarecrow 50 draws at community events, scarecrow ethers into a friendly judges are being flown in at no and a raffle. As a result of their bale of straw?” small expense and everyone can efforts, they raised approximately Wherever they came from, phone the Rec office and cast their Thanksgiving Specials $8,000 and were able to hire Jim Slocan Valley Recreation would vote for the People’s Choice Award. at Sappho’s Bakery Barnum of Spectrum Skate Park love to have people let their It all starts with getting those Creations Limited to design the creative juices flow and put the scarecrows entered, so call the Rec park and to oversee the results on display for all to enjoy. office at 226-0008 today. Dinner Buns, white or whole Art and Adventure at the Little Slocan Lodge wheat, regular price $2/dozen, now only submitted The retreat is a gathering for and inspiration. Bring paints, warm $1.75 Art and Adventure in the Slocan artists who wish to benefit from clothes and your good spirits, and Crusty buns, regularly $5/dozen, now only $4 Valley moves to the Little Slocan meeting and working with other also some slides or pictures of your painters who enjoy painting or work to share with the group in the Lodge for a fall colours painting , regularly retreat October 10 to 13. sketching the outdoors, sharing ideas evenings. Fresh apple or pumpkin pies Book your accommodation $12, only directly with Little Slocan Lodge by $9 calling 800-505-6788. The cost for Please order at least one day in advance to ensure dormitory style lodging, bedding and you don’t miss out on these specials. linens included, is $24 per night plus tax. Bring money for food as we will Buy your family’s bread in bulk and save: six loaves of delicious cook together; there no other costs at 60% Whole Wheat or Valley White for the price of five. this time. Those coming from a distance who Remember that Sappho’s has the best pizza in town! A may wish to stay longer can come with 12-inch thin-crust pizza, with lots of fresh toppings, is us to Nelson or Winlaw for extended only $15; on Saturdays, get two for $25. Pizza painting opportunities after October 13. available on one hour’s notice; call by 5 pm. Put your name on the list now and be sure of a space. For information and registration call Rear entrance, 309 Kildare St., New Denver, across the alley from the Barb Wilson at 226-0021 or e-mail Nikkei Centre. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm. [email protected]. Call 358-2119 to order, or to reserve your favourites! Winners of the Slocan Lake Golf Course Open tournament on August 14 were from L to R: Robyn Hicks (Ladies B Flight low net), Jim Hicks (Senior Men low net), Virginia Taylor (Senior Ladies low net), Linda Henke (Ladies A Flight low gross - 90), Jim Mellen (Seniors Mens low gross - 80), Dot Mellen (Senior Ladies low gross - 95), Mike Hicks (Mens A Flight low net), Mark Solecki (Mens A Flight low gross - 72), Chris Churchill (Mens B Flight low net), Donna 12 Lake Ave. 358-7929 Fasthuber (Ladies B Flight low gross - 100), Tamara Barkowski (Ladies A Flight low net), Dan Campbell (Mens B Flight low gross - 82). Missing: Terry Everett (Mens C Flight low gross - 86) and Steve Hammond (Mens C Flight low net). Winners of the Bushwackers tournament held September 10 were Laurie and Debbie Hicks, with low gross winners Jim and Dot Mellen. from “the cats” at Silverton Inn for your great support over You are invited to the summer and on our Satur- the Grand Opening day Night Buffets and Sunday of the New Denver Brunches. They are finished for Nursery School’s new this season, but watch for them to reappear over the winter as PLAYGROUND! special events. FALL HOURS Our kitchen will be open seven days a week from 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm. & A tree-planting The Dining Room will also be open seven days a week from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ceremony in BREAKFASTS STEAK NIGHTS honour of Besides our Regular Menu and Our world famous 2-for-1 Steak Night will Daily Specials, we will continue every Friday Gay Houston be offering “All night, Oct. 4 at 10:30 am Day Breakfast” served in on Sundays, both the Lucerne School featuring Mel’s Dining lower playground fabulous Eggs Room Benedict and Steak and the ‘n Eggs, etc. Pub. Don’t Forget... Everyone Welcome! Book now for Special Events and Christmas Parties! 10 NAKUSP & THE ARROW LAKES The Valley Voice September 28, 2005 Nakusp council, September 22: Search and Rescue requests $5,000 by Jan McMurray organization is expected to pay for and more. a “huge supporter” of the hockey the following two years. At the Ice •Council decided on the wording its own equipment and training up Later in the meeting, council school, but warned council to make Users meeting on August 24, ice of the Village name change front, and then is partially reimbursed decided to move this item into budget sure that the Village is not losing users said that a previous referendum question that will be by the government, through the deliberations. money on it. He said he believed the superintendent had promised that asked of voters at the November 19 Provincial Emergency Program •Betty Fahlman, president of the school was making a profit and there would be no rate increase for election: Are you in favour of (PEP). There are more and more Nakusp Energy Corporation (NEC), should pay a fair price for the ice. The this year and that the groups had changing the official name of the training requirements, he said, and attended as a delegation to ask Village opens the ice rink one month collected their fees accordingly. Village of Nakusp to the Village of equipment is expensive. He also council for a letter of support to before it would otherwise to Because of this, and declining Nakusp Hot Springs? mentioned that the command vehicle accompany grant applications. The accommodate the school. He pointed enrollment in user groups, the Village •Gord Hogoboam of Arrow is “getting to be a liability.” corporation has an agreement with out that the arena’s user groups and was asked to review the 2% increase, Lakes Search and Rescue attended as Hogoboam noted that the Fish School District No. 10 to provide village taxpayers do not want to which would amount to $970. a delegation. He explained that he is River search in 2003 gained some Nakusp Secondary with a heating subsidize the hockey school. •CAO Richard Mahoney trying to raise $10,000 per year that recognition for Nakusp, and said that system that would use wood waste Council asked Mahoney to bring reported that the Hot Springs Charette the organization can count on, and with the area being written up in as biofuel. NEC also plans to produce a cost analysis forward and for a consultants will be available for a asked council to provide $5,000 of kayaking magazines as an area for compost and mulch from the wood report from Superintendent of meeting in mid-October. it. He said he had asked the RDCK high-end, more dangerous kayaking waste. Council voted to provide the Operations Jason Chernoff. •Council received a Nakusp Hot to increase its contribution from and with more people going into the letter. Mayor Cowan excused himself Springs report on sales for the month $3,000 to $5,000 per year. forests without experience, Search •Gord Roberts, as a private for this item due to a perceived of August. Council was very happy He explained that the and Rescue would be needed more citizen, attended as a delegation to conflict of interest, as his wife is to receive it, as there hadn’t been one give council his opinion on the Danny involved in organizing the hockey submitted for quite some time. Gare Hockey School request for a school. However, council felt they needed to five-year contract for ice time. Gare •Council waived the 2% increase see the expenses side as well. asks for the contract at a rate of $55 in ice rates for 2006-06, with the Councillor Dahlen suggested that the per hour or $2750 per week, which understanding that the increase will income/expense statement be Global Gift Inspiring Arts would match the price the City of apply in 2006-07. In March 2004, attached to the minutes of the board & Crafts Nelson gives the school. Roberts council approved a 10% rate increase meeting that are submitted to council. Discoveries & Crafts prefaced his remarks by saying he is for 2004-05 and a 2% increase for Columbia Basin communities recognized for literacy achievement Fabulous new fall & winter stock submitted learn (and so do parents), adults children and youth organizations, imported from Guatemala! The Columbia Basin Alliance and children who were struggling schools, college campuses, food Supplies limited so shop early for best selection! for Literacy has been honoured for with reading are receiving banks, and public health. These 318 Broadway St. Nakusp, BC 265-3288 its outstanding work promoting assistance. collaborations are critical to the literacy and lifelong learning. Many of these programs are success of literacy development and At a September 8 awards offered in partnership with other the Council of the Federation award ceremony at the Vancouver Public community groups, such as libraries, is an acknowledgment of the Check out The Time Warp this fall — Library, the alliance was given the family and community resource commitment and effort of all these “It’s worth the drive to Nakusp!” first Council of the Federation centres, early childhood educators, groups. Truckloads of Brand-New “Really Cool” Literacy Award, recognizing outstanding achievement in merchandise has arrived... literacy. HUGE new selection of licenced The Columbia Basin Alliance Rock Hoodies, T-Shirts & Flags for Literacy (CBAL) promotes literacy and lifelong learning • Trailer Park Boys throughout the Columbia Basin by • Scarface • Beatles educating the public about the • Led Zeppelin • AC-DC importance of literacy and by • Rolling Stones supporting local community • Velvet Revolver actions related to literacy. • Disturbed • Pink Floyd Community literacy co-ordinators and much, MUCH MORE! and advisory committee members have developed strategies and initiatives for supporting literacy MARSHALL SHAYLA CREDIT: PHOTO The Nakusp senior soccer team won the trophy at the eight-team development. tournament it hosted on September 23 and 24. Front: Sam Howell, Jared As a result, during the last Kew, Ben deWit, Andrew Orr. Middle: Allister Milne, Devin Buerge, Havill school year, more than 88 family Leitch, Laine Weighill, Tyson Klein, Joel James, Kyle Volansky, Alejandro and adult literacy programs Tapia. Back: Rane Marshall, Jerod Jacobson, Nic Ireland, Owen Scott. Merchandise may not be operated in 15 major communities Missing: Coach Rod Morrison exactly as shown and their satellite areas, more parents understand the importance Local Boys Win Home Tourney Largest selection of quality collectible vinyl records in the Kootenays. of reading to and playing with their by Lee-Anne Marshall our Rotary Exchange student from Professional record-cleaning service now available, too! children, thousands of books have The weather was superb for the Mexico, it was chilly. New & Used been distributed to peoples’ Nakusp Secondary School Junior/ The eight senior teams played turntables GIANT homes, more children have Senior soccer tournament last three games each in the round robin. Selection of and cartridges confidence in their abilities to weekend, although according to Ale, NSS had two high scoring shut-outs Blacklight against Princeton and Midway and from Tech- Music & beat Invermere 4-1. niques Novelty The Columbia Basin Alliance The results were as follows: and Posters! Nakusp - 9 points, Rossland - 8 for Literacy points, Invermere - 5 points, Buy your new CDs here ‘cause we’re The Music Store in Kimberley - 6 points, Princeton - 4 points, Creston - 4 points, Midway - Town! We’re here for YOU! Plus, we donate $1.00 from The first Council of the Federation Literacy Award, recognizing outstanding achievement in literacy, was 0 points, New Denver - 0 points. every new CD purchased, to help what we feel is a really Invermere and Kimberley good cause, PALS (Protecting Animal Life Society). presented to the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy played for third and fourth place on September 8 during a brief ceremony at the Latest while Nakusp and Rossland battled Releases on Vancouver Public Library. for first place and the hardware. It Compact was an intense game and called well Disc The extensive literacy work in the Columbia Basin would by the referee, with Rossland not be possible without funding and support from The receiving the only yellow and red cards in the match. Alle scored the NOW IN STOCK! Columbia Basin Trust, the Ministry of Advanced Tracy Chapman - Where You Live Disturbed - Ten Thousand Fists lone goal on a penalty kick in the Bon Jovi - Have a Nice Day Carly Simon - Moonlight Serenade Education, the National Literacy Secretariat, Literacy BC, first half. The NSS Cougars had Brooks and Dunn - Hillbilly Deluxe Iron Maiden - Death on the Road our School Districts, the BC Gaming Commission, the more scoring opportunities but Paul McCartney - Chaos & Creation Kayne West - Late Registration Raise a Reader strategy, Selkirk College, College of the couldn’t put it between the posts. in the Back Yard Matthew Good - In a Coma: 1995- Rockies, our local Community Foundations, Rotary, They fought hard and denied any Eric Clapton - Back Home 2005 Public Health, local service groups and businesses, the goals against with a strong team Bob Dylan - No Direction Home Our Lady Peace - Healthy in effort. Nakusp Coach, Rod Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang Paranoid Times Community Literacy Advisory Committees, and the many Morrison, was quoted as saying, “It Sarah McLachlan - Bloom: Remix Switchfoot - Nothing is Sound organizations and individuals who collaborate to offer Album Trisha Yearwood - Jasper Country was a great weekend.” literacy programs. Congratulations, boys! Plus we can Special Order that hard-to-find CD or DVD you’re looking for. Five junior teams were vying for The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy would like to the top spot in their round robin The Time Warp take this opportunity to thank our staff and all of those tournament and Keremeos won the Music & Poster Store who have participated and supported literacy work in honours with 12 points. Creston the Columbia Basin communities. Kudos to all of you! finished with 8 points, Invermere 308 Broadway St., Nakusp • 265-2100 with 7, Kaslo 3 and Nakusp 0. September 28, 2005 The Valley Voice FALL FAIRS 11 Nakusp and Slocan Valley Fairs show fine produce and crafts

Librarian Evelyn Goodell works the Nakusp Public Library booth at the fair. Lena Fahlman, sentenced to a jail term, has visitors on Nakusp’s Fall Fair Day. Her great granddaughter, Chiara Minchin, squeezed through the bars to sit on her lap, and her daughter-in-law Betty Fahlman (right) and granddaughter Joleen Minchin speak to her through the bars. “Jail ’n bail” is a fundraiser for the Nakusp and Area Community Foundation. 5DYHQ·V1HVW

New Lines of Fall Clothing Slocan Valley Fall Fair’s grand aggregate winner Gordon Potter with grandsons have arrived Christopher and David Walker. Craig Lawrence, the Slocan Valley Rec Guy, demonstrates not only how to make a scarecrow but also how to be one. Sale Specials Until October 12 Nomads Hempwear Made in Canada³PHQ·VDQGZRPHQ·V long sleeved shirts Introducing Synergy Blends Aromatherapy Oils Easy to Use! No mixing or fuss for colds, stress, sleep aids, etc. Peter Vogelaar and David Ducharme of Custom 310 - 6th Ave (Main St) the Slocan Valley won awards for every Picture Framing New Denver, BC sand sculpture they built this past summer. Phone 358-2178 This one is called ‘Leap of Faith.’ Visit Art Supplies Hours 9:30³4:30 www.snowsculpture.com to view more and Gifts photos by this talented duo.

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For more information about this event, please contact Columbia Power Corporation at 250-365-8585. Out of area callers, please call collect. 12 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK The Valley Voice September 28, 2005 South Slocan Recreation Hall is closed after more than75 years of service by Sharon Speirs anniversaries, and New Year’s Eve gathering and made a speech at the men were housed on the top floor missed by all who remember it. SOUTH SLOCAN—Recently, dances. Cubs and Scouts have met #3 hall. and the cooking was done on the Contributor Sharon Speirs says a much-loved and much-used in the hall almost from the Another memory shared was of bowling alley floor. the hall “has meant a lot to my building was closed, soon to be torn beginning; Lord Baden-Powell is the hall being used as a bunk house For the past 75 years, the hall family over the years, and we down. The recreation hall at rumoured to have attended a Cub/ when buildings at another power has served an important role in the would like to acknowledge the Number 3 power plant was built by Scout activity in the early 30s. Girl plant were destroyed by fire. The South Slocan community. It will be contribution it made.” West Kootenay Power and Light to Guides flourished under the serve the employees and their guidance of well-known South families who lived in that Slocan postmistress, Mrs. Murray. Nakusp Fire Department community in the late 1920s. Another activity held in the hall The building originally had two was badminton; both men and wooden staircases, one at each end women’s clubs met weekly. of the front wall, that went up to In the first floor of the building the main hall on the second floor. is the bowling alley; complete with Later, these steps were taken down two hardwood lanes with small and cement stairs built up to the ledges at the end for the pinsetters back of the building. to sit on. At least four generations Silent movies were shown in of ex-pinsetters have experienced the hall, with the projection room the discomfort of the benches and being built to hang out over the first the joy of earning money! Over the floor entrance. Early projectionists years, teams of 10pin bowling for were Jack Batley and Mr. the men and five-pin for the men Blackmore. The projector, kept the pinsetters busy. More originally from the Starland Theatre recently, the South Slocan Ladies in Nelson, is now in the Nelson Bowling League kept the sport Museum. There was also a player alive with weekly bowling from piano, to provide the music which October until the tournament in was so much a part of silent movies. March. The fate of the piano is unknown. The MacDonald family was one Wooden folding seats were of the first families to live at #3, provided for the movies and some and they have many memories of L to R: Jason Needoba, Terry Warren (Chief), Bill Regner (Captain), Gordy Matchett, Reg Gustafson (Deputy Chief), of those seats were still in the lower that time. Betty MacDonald Ridge Bob Cann, Dean Zanier, Mike Graup, James Peterson, Art Olson, Arnie Herridge. Kneeling: Daryl Katchen, Richard floor when the building was closed. remembers watching the Cann (Lieutenant). Missing: Lawrence Crowe (Lieutenant), Warren Leigh, Jason Craig, Didace Wilcott, Len Gustafson, Over the decades, the hall construction of the hall. She bowled Brian Coates, Harry Anderson, Kerry O’Connor, Helmut Klughammer, Jack Raven and Probe Dave Wight. hosted family gatherings, birthday as a young person and with the parties, retirement celebrations, ladies’ league for more years that fashion shows put on by the she cares to remember. Dave Hospital Auxiliary, card parties, MacDonald described in detail his memories of the silent movies and THANK YOU wistfully remembers getting into the movies for free by being an for your superb usher. He also remembers seeing volunteer effort! R.B. Bennett, Canada’s eleventh Prime Minister, who attended a NICK’S Keep up the PLACE great work! 93 5th Avenue Nakusp Nakusp 265-4880 Auto Parts Thank you for 265-3131 your superb or 265-3355 301 Broadway St. volunteer effort! Nakusp

We appreciate all the work our Broadway St. firefighters do. Nakusp 265-3644 Thanks so much! Selkirk Realty To our firefighters: 306 Broadway,Nakusp Congratulations 265-3635 on a job well done!

Saddle Mountain Dental Clinic We Salute all our volunteer 86 Broadway firefighters and Nakusp 265-9993 what they do for our community! Our thanks to the members of the Nakusp Volunteer Fire Department for 98-1st St. Nakusp 265-4911 protecting our CONGRATULATIONS Your dedication Congratulations community. Our TO ALL OUR and community on a job You guys are the VOLUNTEER service is greatly well done! firefighters FIREFIGHTERS! appreciated. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! HUB INTERNATIONAL are the finest! BEST! BARTON VALLEY INSURANCE Highway 6 Pope & FOOD BROKERS Service For all your INSURANCE needs Talbot STORE 265-3631 Nakusp • 265-4644 215 BROADWAY • NAKUSP 1-800-665-6010 September 28, 2005 The Valley Voice FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 13

Winlaw Fire Department The Slocan volunteer fire departmentThank would like to Thank you to the remind people that they members youshould havefor visible a of our numbers on their homes joband at the endswell of their Volunteer Fire driveways. The Department— departmentdone! would also you’re showing likeEldorado to announce Slocan that it is true community nowHunting covering & Fishing the regionalLicenses district to the Winlaw spirit. border. Applications for Mon. - Sat. 9-7 firefighters are currently Winlaw being accepted.Sun. There 12-4 are Brew-Op 511 Harold St. Brew-Op first responders on the 5972 Cedar Creek Road, Winlaw department355-2211 as well. 226-7328 To all our Keep up volunteer firefight- Back Row: Guy Tarr, Jon Wollenberg (Chief), Wolfgang Teiner, Ryan Verigin. Matt Dutoff, Fred Dutoff (Deputy Chief); ers and their fami- Middle Row: Rob Bilton, Tom Knott, Gosci Bilton, John Parker; Front Row: Francy Griffiths, Ruth Pierson, Paul Jmaeff, the great Jason McVeen; Missing: Heather Tarr, James Parker, Dale Parker. lies who support them in keeping work! Slocan Fire Department our community safe - Thank you Cedar Creek Cafe Winlaw Mini-Mart Downtown Winlaw 5722 Hwy 6 • 226-7282

THANKS Your friends and to all the neighbours volunteer salute your hard firefighters for a work and L to R: Tim Hill (Chief), Jordan Bates, Chris Ray, Tammy Steen, Don Steen, Don Curry, John Gates, Clayton Marr, Kelvin Guerin, jobOn behalfwell done! of the dedication Peter Leach. Missing: Yves Lemelin, Kevin Marr, Bill Patterson, Wayne Hockley, Steve Whitby, Nathan Stelmacher. citizensSLOCAN of Area PARK “H”, thankSERVICE you for your Crescent Valley Fire Department time, energy and commitment for a safer community. Don Munro Slocan Park Director, Phone: 226-7266 Area “H” 355-2403

Congratulations on a job well done! Thank from you for a job well done! palmer computer services [email protected] Back row, L to R: Brett Jmaiff, Steve Perepelkin, Chris Carlson, Glenn Leidloff, Rob Postnikoff (Chief), Mark 355-2663 355-2235 Kooznetsoff, Mark Chernenkoff. Front row, L to R: Chris Jmaiff, Justin Ballard, Mike Saliken, Carl Nord (Deputy). Missing: Chris Perepolkin, Cecil Postnikoff, Ken Postnikoff, Trevor Rimmer. Congratulations Congratulations and Passmore Fire Department thank you to our dedicated Congratulations • no photo available • to our volunteer and hard working and thank you volunteer firefighters. John Ludwar (Chief), Gord Ihlen firefighters on They’re worth their to all the (Deputy Chief), Gale Ludwar, Tracy a great job! weight in gold! volunteer Skead, Dave Anderson, Leif The firefighters. Gilbertson, Peter Kinakin, Rob ORGANIC Keep up the Klapstein, Nathan Mikkelson, Paul off Hwy 6 just past MECHANIX good work! Slocan Valley Muntak, Craig Sapriken, Dorothy 359-7625 from Junction The Village Spear, Mike Spear, Heather Spear, Ph: 359-7111 3626 Pass Creek Rd. Over Crescent Valley Bridge, of Slocan Dave Halliday, Nate Orasuk. Fax: 359-7587 turn left 3/4 mile 14 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK The Valley Voice September 28, 2005

THE VILLAGE OF Congratulations on New Denver Fire Department SILVERTON a job well done! would like to acknowledge from the dedication of the Silverton Volunteer The Village Fire Dept. of for their continuing community spirit and efforts in protecting New Denver our municipality 358-2316 gy ff We help Thank you to our build the volunteer

community— firefighters! Front Row: Patrick Leontowicz, Nigel Thomas, Alvie Bouillet, Richard Friedenberger, Leonard Casley (Chief) you keep it safe! Anderson Back: Doug Fischer. Missing: Jamie Grierson, Keith, Darrel & Tony Steenhoff, Alex Joseph, Dave Hodsall, Chris Nicholson-Chodat, Dean Mikkelsen, Marc Ducene, Jim Hughes, Chris Fox, Roy Duncan, Darren McCoy. Kaslo Building Insurance Ltd. Supplies (250) 358-2617 353-7628 Silverton Fire Department 6521 New Denver Hwy 31

We salute... Thank you for protecting our community!

our Volunteer Fire Depatment for protecting heritage buildings in Kaslo for over 110 years! Kootenay Lake Historical Society 404 Front Street, Kaslo 353-2566

Back row, L to R: Derek Hicks, Ron Provan (acting chief), Larry Anderson, Armand Lange, Mitch Olson. Front row, L to R: Jack Barquest, Randy Duncan, Allan Laktin, Larry Lavan. Missing: Roy Duncan, Gary Wilman, Joe Trozzo. Kaslo Fire Department

Pete Tardiff, Bud Garrett, Les Mallory, Fire Chief Brian McMillan, Richard DeCruyenaere, Patrick Guy, Larry Badry, Steve Shaw, Bernie Eckstein, Ken Hart, Ryan Stockford. Kaslo volunteer fire department increases services We recognize Fern’s Flowers by Maggie Staples vehicle, while grants from the responders through the Ministry of the value of our Kaslo and Area D now has ‘first Community Forest Society and YRB Health. Four have done so already. The &... responder’ service available, with went towards outfitting and equipping implementation of this service greatly firefighters! trained volunteers and a dedicated it. The vehicle has a tank, pump, enhances the response capabilities in the We would like to vehicle ready to step in when no generator and hose so that a first community by providing timely THE thank you for all ambulance is available in an emergency. response to interface fire is now medical assistance to those in need. The Kaslo Volunteer Fire possible. The tank holds 250 gallons of “This is one more step forward to KASLO your dedication to Department signed an agreement with water, which when mixed with retardant improving the level of care available in PUMP our community. the British Columbia Ambulance is equivalent to 1,000 gallons. remote communities,” said McMillan, Service (BCAS) to assist the ambulance “It could be enough to put us at an 6410 - Hwy 31 prior to the signing of the agreement. 404 Front 353-7474 service in a first response capacity. advantage until provincial fire fighters The role of the trained and licensed When the local ambulance is away on respond,” said fire chief Brian first responder is to perform an a call or transporting a patient, anyone McMillan. “We’ve been very fortunate organized and prioritized patient Thank you to our THANK YOU needing emergency assistance will this past season, but it’s impossible to assessment, intervene in life-threatening Volunteer Firefighters TO OUR receive medical aid from fire predict next year. We are very grateful injuries and conditions, use oxygen for protecting our department first responders while to have received this donation.” therapy, manage medical emergencies, WONDERFUL waiting for an ambulance to become Fire department volunteers who trauma, environmental emergencies, community. available. have already achieved a CPR ‘C’ are FIREFIGHTERS! and to record and report patient Thanks YOU! Sunshine Logging donated a qualified to train and be licensed as first information. Our Volunteer Slocan Lake 419 Front Street Firefighters deserve our Hardware Kaslo heartfelt thanks for all New Denver 353-2955 358-2422 they do for us. Keep up the great job! We would like to thank the SILVERTON New Denver Volunteer Fire BUILDING SUPPLIES Dept. for protecting our 216 Lake Avenue, Silverton community. We all owe you so much! 358-2293 Left to Right: Clint Carlson, Sunshine Logging; Brian McMillan, Kaslo Fire Chief; Randy Simpson, Kaslo Community Forest; Les Mallory, Kaslo FD volunteer; Jeff Mattas, Sunshine Logging September 28, 2005 The Valley Voice KASLO & DISTRICT 15 Kaslo Concert Society 2005-2006 Season promises outstanding music submitted continues to bring outstanding musici- beginning with the Harps of Avalon on one in the world), medieval instruments 30 years as a faculty member at the Call it the Little Concert Society ans to the Kootenays. The 2005-2006 October 21, Calgary cellist Kirill such as the organistrum and the nyckel- UBC School of Music, Silverman now That Could. The Kaslo Concert Society season features all Canadian performers Kalmykov on November 18, harpa, as well as harp, poetry and voice. devotes himself full-time to concerts outstanding Canadian pianist Robert • For Russian-born Calgary cellist and recording. In 1998 Silverman was Exciting plans afoot at the Argenta Library Silverman on February 17, and the Kirill Kalmykov, music is about honoured with the Paul de Hueck and submitted by Lisa Ross juices flowing and get us started on our winning choral combination of connecting what you hear with what Norman Walford Career Achievement Housed in the basement of the own contributions. In March, there will Cottonwood Chamber Singers and you feel: soul music. Kalmykov’s Award for Keyboard Artistry in Argenta Hall since 1992, the Argenta be a book-binding workshop at the Corazon on April 21. All concerts are thrilling performance of the St. Saens recognition of “his high level of artistry, library contains some 10,000 titles, library. Participants will learn hand- held on Friday evenings at 7:30 in the cello concerto in Nelson with the his moving interpretations of a wide including some hard to find and out binding techniques and help produce a Lighthouse Theatre at JVH School in Symphonie of the Kootenays last year range of music…and his commitment of print books. Until now, it has been limited edition of the anthology, which Kaslo. was a testament to his virtuosity. His and contribution to music in Canada.” run by volunteers. This year, thanks will later be sold as a library fundraiser. • Harps of Avalon (October 21) Kaslo concert (November 18) will be • April 21 we present one of Allison to grants from the Columbia Other activities at the library include present an evening of romance and ma- built around various musical dance Girvan’s choirs along with the Cotton- Kootenay Cultural Alliance, the a story time for preschoolers, where gic featuring harps, voice, and an array forms. On Saturday November 19 Kirill wood Chamber Choir from Nelson. RDCK (Larry Greenlaw,) the Kaslo children and their parents who have of rare medieval instruments. Their Kalmykov will give a master class/ Heard as one of our extra concerts in and District Community Forest purchased memberships will be able to repertoire includes both original and workshop for cellists in Kaslo. 2005, these popular vocal groups return Society, and 2010 LegaciesNow, the sign out books to take home. Contact traditional music, and features the • Our February 17 performer is as the featured performers for the Jack volunteers will be joined by a part- Cari Lamoureux at 366-0088 or Ann ethereal sounding bass psaltery (the only veteran pianist Robert Silverman. After G. McDowall Memorial Concert. time paid staff. This will mean more MacNab, 366-4305. hours open to the public. Annual membership is $10 / The library will also host the individuals, $3/ children and $15 for ‘Bound Together’ project which will families. Hours are 1 pm to 4 pm bring people together to create an Wednesdays and Fridays and 3-8 anthology about life in and around Thursdays. For information on the Argenta. There will be workshops with library or the ‘Bound Together’ project, three dynamic West Kootenay writers contact Susan VanRooy at 366-0022 or this fall, who will help get our creative Lisa Ross at 366-6808.

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Kaslo May Queen, Alex Zilkie, cut the ribbon at the Grand Opening of the North side of the Kaslo River Trail, September 18. Assisting her were Princesses Heike Lettrari and Amanda Dyck. Kaslo Earthworkers celebrate community talent Over this past year, Kaslo and Area meant to be funny.) We hope local and intermission where ECO member- Earthworkers Community Organisation people, of all ages, children included, ship will be available. Or come to an These two cuties making good use of our great little library are three-and-a- (ECO) has been busy. Members’ efforts will start thinking of fun, nature-themed, ECO meeting every first Wednesday of half-year-old Ella Rogers and her little brother Zander. have included children’s theatre at the family friendly performances that they the month at the Crooked Cafe. Winter in the Forest festival, the can bring to this event. Comedy, music, The Langham parents before the bar opens. You can initiation of a community composting storytelling, theatre, songs and dance are KASLO MOHAWK buy a ticket to the entire evening for project, payment for repairs to the all good and anything else as well! presents... $16 per person or you can bring the community bulletin board, road clean- The talent show takes place on •There will be an opening family (two adults and children) to ups, and a very successful silent auction, Saturday October 15, 7pm at the reception on Friday September 30 for the family portion of the dance for which raised $500 towards the purchase wonderful new daycare The Toybox a new gallery exhibit, on display until only $12. Babysitters with families of trees for Kaslo’s collaborative tree (the old Cornerstone Church) on Open every day of November 6. Chris Peterson of are also free. planting project. If you look at the bay, Arena Avenue in Kaslo. Everybody the year! Argenta has promised us pieces of This dance will mark the festive Vimy Park and other locations around is invited. To book a performance abstract wood sculpture in his show, conclusion of the Langham and the town you will see the great results! spot, call 353-2189. Tickets are • Fuel • Groceries • “Shapes in Wood” and Emily North Kootenay Lake Arts and First on the list of events for this available on the night and cost $2 • Soft Ice Cream • Youngreen of Mirror Lake has some Heritage Council’s Open Art Day. fall is a community talent show with adults and $1 for 18 years and under. 353-2205 405-4th St. fairly diminutive pieces in her There will be workshops in music, the theme ‘Nature Calls!’ (Yes, it’s There will be a delicious concession “Equineacts.” Both artists will be in dance, writing, painting and drama attendance and refreshments will be at the Langham all day for the very served. low price of $10 or $5 for only one •Pied Pumkin is going to play a workshop. These workshops are Woodbury harvest dance for the Langham on family oriented. Saturday October 8 at the Legion •Brisas del Palmar will be playing Hall. “Absolutely original, slightly in the Langham Theatre on Thursday, Resort organic and eternally orange, October 27. Some hot Cuban music Vancouver’s legendary folk trio Pied to warm up the cooling nights. 4th Annual Thanksgiving Pumkin String Ensemble have been •The Langham has an ongoing creating original, infectious music for drawing group, a life drawing group over 25 years.” There will be a and Fern Van Horn will be continuing portion of the dance from 7:30 to 8:30 to present watercolour workshops. RAINBOW FISHING DERBY pm which is free to children with Also coming up will be image $25 per person transfer workshops. What’s an image transfer? Just what it says. You can take a slide and print it onto a GRAND PRIZE $1,500.00 Christmas tin, a glass bottle or a birdhouse. 2nd Prize: $750 • 3rd Prize: $500 Starts Oct. 8th (6:00 am) Eric’s Meat Ends Oct. 10th (Last weigh-in at noon) Market Pied Pumkin is going to play a harvest & Deli 1-877-353-7717 dance for the Langham on Saturday “ Serving Kaslo and Area since 1942” October 8 at the Legion Hall. • Many Imported Items • Freezer Packs TICKETS & RULES AVAILABLE AT: • Weekly In-Store Specials • Domestic Venison & Organic • Woodbury Resort, JB’s Pub - Woodbury Beef Available Derby rules are on the ticket and at www.woodburyresort.com • In-Store Deli Sandwiches To Go • Awesome Cheese Selection FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (250) 353-7717 • Fresh & Smoked Sausage • Smoked Salmon TOLL-FREE 1-877-353-7717 • Custom Cutting of Pork & Beef • Awesome Beef Jerky 425 Front Street, Kaslo RAINBOWS ONLY! Ph/Fax: (250) 353-2436 16 VISITOR INFORMATION The Valley Voice September 28, 2005 CAMPGROUNDS Tourism holds its own in • Kaslo Municipal Campground (250) 353-7315 or [email protected] May 1-Sept 30. Serviced ($19) Unserviced sites ($14) Water and power hook-ups, fire pits, picnic tables, restrooms the Kootenays and hot showers. Downtown location, close to park, beach, playgrgound, SS Moyie infocentre and great shopping! by Jan McMurray Most requests were about adventure Pets on leash welcome. Statistics kept by our local Visitor recreation (295), followed by • Centennial Campground Information Centres in Kaslo and attractions (269) and accommodation On the lake in New Denver, 44 sites, 8 with electricity & water hook-up, sani-dump, showers & toilets, boat New Denver show that the 2005 (202). There were 73 requests for launch, firewood, pets must be leashed. season was very similar to last year’s information about parks and 35 about • Silverton Municipal Campground season, with numbers up slightly at investment/moving. A wooded, lakeside campground in the village, open May 15 to Oct. 15, washrooms (no shower), fire pits, both locations. Slocan’s numbers just Slocan’s centre saw almost picnic tables, 15 unserviced sites, firewood available. Convenient access to swimming , day park, tennis about doubled. double the number of visitors this court, ball field, grocery store. • Three Island Resort Campground (250) 265-3023 There were 7,976 visitors year compared to last, with 643 in through Kaslo’s centre in August this August this year and only 329 last 65 sites, full/semi hook-ups, tenting, boat launch, paddle boats & canoes, pets welcome, children’s playground, firewood, fishing, confectionery, sani-station, showers, laundry facilities, large gazebo with BBQ pits. year, compared to 7,235 last August. year. The total number of people • Springer Creek RV Park & Campground (250) 355-2266 Like in New Denver, visitors were coming through in July and August Open mid-May to Sept. 30. Located at 1020 Giffin Rd., Slocan. Turn right immediately off of Highway 6 entrance mostly from BC, followed closely by was 1,250, compared to 654 in July to Village of Slocan. Full hook-ups, partial hook-ups, tenting sites, sani-dump, pets on leash and seasonal Tourist/ Albertans. In Kaslo, most of the and August of 2004. Margaret Information Booth. visitors’ requests were about Markovic, who operates the centre, HOT SPRINGS attractions (2,081), shopping (1,475), said she thought the marked increase accommodation (1,648) and food and was because the centre is so new and • Halcyon Hot Springs •(250) 265-3554 •1-888-689-4699 •Fax (250) 265-3887 beverage (1,337), but there were a people are becoming more aware that www.halcyon-hotsprings.com e-mail: [email protected] Halcyon Spa opens June significant number asking about it is there. She reported that many of 2005. Always fresh, natural, mineral hot springs with own lake shore comfortable chalets, cabins, adventure recreation (1,249) and this year’s visitors wanted full RV hook-up, camping, Bistro-Restaurant, historical chapel, bodywork, horseback riding, tours parks (722). There were 157 inquiries information on Valhalla Provincial and much more... Have some happy Halcyon days!!! Big swimming pool now open! about investment/moving. Park, camping options, rock climbing • Nakusp Hot Springs (250) 483-7591 In New Denver, 2,089 visitors and general area information. We're open year round. Summer hours: 9:30 am - 10 pm daily. Powered campsites. Snack bar. came through the centre in August, Nakusp numbers were not "We always have a warm spot here for you." Water replenished daily. compared to 1,954 in August 2004. available by our deadline. ACCOMMODATIONS & RESTAURANTS • William Hunter Cabins (250) 358-2844 www.williamhuntercabins.com PUBLIC ACCESS INTERNET IS NOW AVAILABLE AT THE VALLEY VOICE! Three hand-crafted log cabins in the heart of Silverton. Each cabin contains two self-contained ONLY $2.00 FOR 16 MINUTES suites with pine furniture. Views of the Valhallas, close to lake, beautiful gardens and wonderful berry picking. 303 Lake Ave. MAIN STREET, NEW DENVER • Silverton Heritage Country Inn (250) 358-7929 (ACROSS FROM THE CREDIT UNION) Visit the world-famous Silverton Heritage Country Inn, located on Slocan Lake since 1897. Offering three lakeview patios, complimentary continen- tal breakfast, a fully-licensed pub with eight beers on tap and a gourmet dining room. We feature a Saturday GOLF COURSES night and a Sunday morning buffet, and a 2-for-1 Steak Dinner every Friday evening. Open 7 days a week. Ph: 1-800-661-8007 / (250) 265-3666 Fax: (250) 265-4799 • Selkirk Inn •Slocan Lake Golf Course, 210-6th Ave. West, Nakusp, BC www.selkirkinn-nakusp.com email: [email protected] New Denver Phone: (250) 358-2408 Located in the heart of Nakusp, we are close to the Nakusp Hot Springs, Halcyon Hot 9-HOLE GOLF COURSE , OPEN 7 AM TO DARK Springs, the Nakusp Golf Course, and only a short walk from the shores of Upper Arrow GREEN FEES: $16.00/9-holes, $25.00/18-holes, Lake. All 39 deluxe rooms have a TV, phone and fridge. 30 units with air conditioning, some units with Day Pass: $35.00, Weekly Rate: $160.00 kitchenettes, wheelchair accessible unit available, small pets allowed. RENTALS: Clubs and Pull carts available. Power cart: $15.00/9-holes $25.00/18-holes. All prices include tax • Valhalla Inn (250) 258-2228 www.valhallainn.biz RESTAURANT: 8 AM TO 8 PM (LICENSED) Clean, comfortable, spacious rooms, suites and kitchen units with phone, TV and private 2004 TOURNAMENTS: Club Opening, Sun. May 1: $15.00 bath. Motorcycler and ATV packages. Group rates. Outdoor dining, great food and • May Day Open, Sat. May. 21: $15 members/$25.00 non-members neighbourhood pub. • YRB (private) Sat. June 11 • $15.00 • Legion Tournament, June 12 • Johnny Tier, Sat. June 18: $15.00 • Junior Two Ball, TBA • Lakefront Cottages Ph: (250) 358-2415 oldhamslakefrontcottages.com • Ladies’ Fun, TBA • Club Championship, June 25-26: $15.00 Weekly rentals: 2 or 3 bedroom fully furnished cottages by the lake in a quiet corner of New Denver. • Cancer Research, Sat. July 9: $20.00 Great for friends or relatives staying a week or more. • Club Open, Sat. Aug. 14: $40.00 members / $50 non-members* • Bushwackers, Sat. Sept. 10: $10.00 ADVENTURE TOURS • Club Closing, Sat. Sept. 25: $15.00. Looks like ( * fee includes dinner) good golfing • Columbia Kayaking (250) 358-2211 1-888KAYAK10 weather! [email protected] website: www.eco.kootenays.com • Valley View Golf Club, Tours, Sales & Rentals. Hourly, full or half-day rates. “An Authorized Seaward Kayak Dealer.” Winlaw Phone: (250) 226-7241; • Rocky Tour Adventures (250) 358-2228 www.rockytour.com toll free: 1-877-324-GOLF Experience the fabulous Kootenay back country on a guided ATV Tour. Explore old ghost Discover golfing at its finest at towns and enjoy spectacular scenery. Full and half-day rides. All-inclusive packages Valley View. Licensed lounge & including tour, room and meals are available. Call to reserve, 358-2228. restaurant open April through October. Catering and dinner meetings available on request. Everyone welcome. GREEN FEES: $18/9-holes, $25/18-holes RENTALS: Power and • Blue Alpine Touring [email protected] (250) 358-2260 pull-carts available. Juniors' Night Monday at 4:00. Two-for-one Shuttle to Idaho Peak 9 am & 2 pm. Reservations at New Denver Tourist golf Fridays after 2:00 pm followed by our famous WING NIGHT! InfoCentre 358-2719 Men’s Night Thursdays, Seniors’ Monday Mornings, Juniors’ Monday Afternoons. For more information, call: (250) 226-7241. BED & BREAKFASTS • Mistaya Country Inn Ph/Fax (250) 358-7787 THE THIRD EDITION OF THE POPULAR A secluded lodge on 90 acres with five guestrooms, comfortable lounge with fireplace, beautiful Silvery Slocan Heritage Tour Guidebook views, home cooking, outside firepits, walking trails, 10 k south of Silverton. IS NOW AVAILABLE AT: • Sweet Dreams Guesthouse & Licenced Dining Phone (250) 358- The Nakusp: Meritxell Books Silvery Slocan 2415 Fax 358-2556 www.newdenverbc.com / Visitor Info. Centre Heritage Tour A scenic drive in the West Kootenay [email protected] Lardeau: Meadow Creek Store B&B in historic building by the lake. Licenced dining & patio by reservation. Ethnic style meals. Lardeau Valley Service Arica Gardens B&B and Andino Artesania Gift Shop (250) 226-7688 www.aricagardens.com Kaslo: The S.S. Moyie Kaslo Drugs A luxurious timberframe home in Winlaw in the Slocan Valley with two rooms with Fern’s Flowers &... private balconies and beautiful views. The gift shop features a huge selection of ceramic Kootenay Lake: dinnerware from Chile, South American arts & crafts. Woodbury Resort MUSEUMS Kutenai Showcase Ainsworth Hot Springs 3rd Edition - Revised & Expanded • Sandon Museum & Visitors' Centre (250) 358-7920 www.slocanlake.com/sandon Sandon: Sandon Museum Open 10:00 to 5:00. Located 13 km east of New Denver on Hwy. 31A in historic silver mining The Prospector’s Pick Silverton: Silverton Bigway ghost town. Collections of stunning photographs and fascinating artifacts including the famous Slocan Valley: Gaze ‘n Chat "two story mousetrap." Admission: 18 & over, $3.00 •12-17 yrs. $2.00 • Under 12, free. Arica Gardens B&B New Denver: • Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre (250) 358-7288 Winlaw Mini-Mart New Denver Mall The only historic site in Canada dedicated to telling the WWII internment story. Located in The Orchard in Lemon Creek Lodge The Valley Voice New Denver, open 7-days-a-week 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Slocan Valley Co-op Eldorado Market • Arrow Lakes Historical Society Ph/Fax: (250) 265-0110 265-3323 Floyd’s Custom Furniture Silvery Slocan Museum e-mail: [email protected] Location: 92B - 7th Avenue NW (BC Hydro building). Hours: Tuesday and Nelson: Otter Books Mountainberry Foods Thursday 10:00 - 3:00. Archives and publications. Best source for area history and family research. Coles Books Nikkei Internment • Silvery Slocan Museum (250) 358-2201 Visitor Information Centre Memorial Centre The old Bank of Montreal building at the foot of Main Street, restored to circa 1900. Opening May 25, 10 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday until the end of August. Special tours welcome. Please call Makes a great gift! 358-2201, 358-2478 or 358-2656 for further information. A MUST SEE MUSEUM WITH DAILY TREA- .95 SURE HUNTS FOR CHILDREN! Hope we see you there. Only $4 September 28, 2005 The Valley Voice LIVING 17 Get Outta Town! the sun fell on the immense Macbeth Glacier itself but the meadows alone visited during the peak times, but for along that traverse section. Soon I got icefield. oughta keep most visitors quite happy. sure this is a small window of time down to the parking lot and after a snack There were nearly no bugs at all as Clumps of larch trees, some rather huge between being snowfree to allow access and the beer I’d stashed in the creek, I I set off up the trail about 7:30 a.m. and ones, dot the meadows, and the low and frost-free to not wipe out those slowly drove back down through the the sun already was on the main slope ridges roll on in all directions to make delicate flowers. It’s a real long way water bars and corners to the junction going up. The trail is in absolutely first for great rambling without the risk of west to any big population centres— and then on down into the main valley. class condition and really well laid out getting lost. I messed the best flush of and I mean bigger than just Nelson or The afternoon sun lit up some slopes at a reasonable but very consistent flowers by a couple weeks, yet felt very Trail—so I can see how the big money that were less apparent the night before, grade. No knobby rocks or dips or ruts, content to see the lay of the land and and crowds east of this area of Jumbo and the canyon lower down seemed just a fine business-like rate of ascent to not need to be swatting those horseflies. Pass are being drawn in via Panorama. even more wild and daunting at the edge the meadows above. Compared to the Tiny seepages of water emerge here Logging is what opened up these of the road than it had the day before. with Peter Roulston generally rough road and miserable trail and there from the mosses and heather valleys to road development and access I drove on through the Ledge Creek to Kokanee Glacier from Nelson via and there’s some small lakes over along to the average recreationalist, so Provincial Park on Kootenay Lake just East to Glacier Gibson Lake, this is by far a better the base of the big wall to the east which hopefully a little logging will continue south of Lardeau for a swim and a nap, Creek and Monica maintained access… includes Mt. Monica. These are higher here annually to ensure some level or then later grabbed a coffee in Kaslo at After several broad switchbacks the elevations here and the air is slightly road maintenance as weather and the Silver Spoon. Oh, I could describe Meadows Part 2 trail concludes with a long traverse east thinner than some hikes, and the sun normal landslides ruin the roads. the good food there as well for you, but I way prefer car camping to tenting, around to an open small meadow of and wind can wring you dry pretty fast. Without some industry ongoing, the of course The Valley Voice has that so- even though I’ve tried it and have good larch and odd spruce/balsam trees. This I’ve never hesitated to drink water from place could become unavailable in the called food editor to do that stuff now, gear. The fact that the vehicle is still is the main backpacker campsite and different creeks in the high country and future or else only open to visitors from and the last thing I need is a big lawsuit. warm from driving, dry and familiar, from here a short walk leads to the end feel that it’s gotta be good to condition the Rocky Mountain Trench side. So I left Kaslo—without comment— with lights and good stereo, makes of the defined trail and generally open your system somewhat to at least a few After strolling around the meadows and motored home over one more pass curling up in the car or van quite fine, going. Monica Meadows are a sort of stray organisms… at length I decided to exit the area over to complete another fine visit to a high and cushy too. The night passed by alpine mini-prairie with dramatic walls Despite the nice weather and great the open ridge to the west side at the place in the Kootenay Mountains. quietly at the Monica parking lot, with of granite to the north and east. road and trail, I was the only soul main meadows. The descent was easy Peter Roulston has owned the stars, then clouds, then again stars as Scrambling to Starbird Pass could offer (though not lost) in the whole darn and by the time I was down in the heavy Bicycle Hospital at Nakusp for 14 years dark gave way to dawn. First light of views east to the Rockies and Starbird valley. The area gets reasonably well timber I’d picked up the main trail again and lives in New Denver, 358-2133.

spent half of their life developing a becomes an added expense due to bicycle or walk to a friend’s house While it just has to be conceded homestead down the valley and are increased purchasing, maintenance rather than have to be driven. In this that you will pay more on a vehicle now living quietly in the village. and operating costs. In point of fact, school district, many students are not if you live in the country, a bit of While it may be obvious that those I couldn’t even use my driveway in bussed within walking distance of their judicious planning does help to keep that reside rurally need to drive the winter without some method of homes, but are dropped at specified those increased costs down. Organize children to bus stops, drive into town keeping it clear of the white stuff, and bus stops where it is expected parents trips to town to coincide with as many Using a vehicle for all shopping, social engagements we could stretch the point a bit and are there to drive them the rest of the activities as possible. Spend more and the like, it may not be quite as include the added expense of my way. If one parent is working, a second time on the phone organizing car in a rural setting obvious that there are added trusty bulldozer which is primarily vehicle becomes a necessity so the pools for mobile children. Get a more A brief conversational exchange expenses to living on a country plot engaged in this activity. other partner can pick up and deliver energy efficient car or a motorcycle between my friends Barry, Sally and that few think of before they move If you are a working parent, you the children—again, very much a rural for all those solo trips you have to myself put a thought into my head here. will have added commuting costs to surcharge. make. The increased insurance that rattled around there due to its Of course, a vehicle is a contend with to get to and from It doesn’t help that there are few premiums are usually more than bumpy nature. The statement was in prerequisite for country living if you work—that is in itself obvious, but you pedestrian amenities between and compensated by the savings in fuel. itself quite innocuous—we were want to independently access the better also take into account the cost around our area—paved shoulders Yes, it costs more to run a vehicle simply commenting on how difficult amenities of the town. In this part of of chauffeuring children back and for bicycles, a walking path between for all us country dwellers—the perils it is to give up the use of a vehicle if the world a four-wheel drive obviates forth to school and social events— New Denver and Silverton. Teen- of country living—but ask me if I you live in the rural area, as opposed many of the problems many of us expenses that increase proportionally aged children suffer unprecedented would like to change my spot in the to living in town. These folks know have with the combination of steep with their age. How easy it would be rates of obesity and the car gets way country for a plot in the town—you the reality of this statement having access roads and deep snow and this if children could just jump on their too many kilometres on it. must be crazy!

cook. The restaurant itself has an and spinach tzatziki with bread. We chanterelle mushrooms onto my bar, and a kids’ menu. If you want to open feel to it, is uncluttered and watched it being heated in the oven, plate. He did. I was happy. check this out with the Nakusp smartly furnished. It is also toasty and and let me tell you something—the I don’t usually have desserts, and Chamber of Commerce, just talk to comfortable in there. chunks of crab were big and juicy, some day I’ll tell you why, but in this Karl. He’s the president. Now, let’s talk about pizza. Karl and the dish was delicious in the case I considered eating dessert as part What a great place! and Dagmar offer a ‘Margharita’ extreme and almost a full meal for of my job. My pal ordered black forest pizza which is your basic fresh both of us, but we ordered more food cake. She was given a piece the size of MAKING THE MOVE with tomatoes and tomato sauce with fresh anyway. a big piece of birthday cake. Amid the herbs (from Spicer’s) and mozzarella My pal ordered the special which rich chocolate were two layers of cream, DOWNTOWN Andrew cheese. Named after an Italian queen was spatzel pasta with a lovely salad one of raspberry sauce. It was topped I’m already set up at NAKUSP Rhodes of the 17th century under whose reign AND fresh heated chanterelle with shaved chocolate. I ordered the GLASS and will officially shut pizza first appeared, this simple mushrooms. The entrees included spaghetti ice cream, a rich originally A CHEESEBURGER PIZZA? down after Oct. 1st. Until I open wonder, Karl tells me, is the ‘mother barbecue chicken, chicken souvlaki, Italian gelato with raspberry sauce and again in March, you may catch me WHAT?? A CHEESEBURGER of all pizzas.’ Their veggie pizza is wood fire steak, four kinds of coconut flakes. These desserts were in town sometimes or phone me PIZZA?? Now where in the also a wonder. On it goes basil pesto, schnitzel, pork hocks (phone ahead) almost sinfully good. at 358-2133. Kootenays, or even in the whole wide corn, grilled zucchini, artichoke and finally a bratwurst entrée. I grew There is much more on offer at Karl world, can you find a cheeseburger PETER ROULSTON’S BICYCLE hearts, red onion, red pepper, up in Milwaukee around lots of and Dagmar’s Wood Fire Pizza ‘N HOSPITAL pizza??? Portobello mushrooms, mozzarella, Germans who, as I recall, always More. There are pasta specials, a full Okay, first let’s start with the fresh tomatoes and goat cheese! seemed to love bratwurst and beer. whole wide world. Karl and Dagmar There’s a Greek pizza, a Hawaiian So I ordered the bratwurst and an Bender, a young German couple, pizza and a steak lovers pizza with Isenbeck beer which they have on travelled all over Europe from grilled steak slices, artichoke hearts tap. The beer is dark and delicious Sweden to Italy and from Spain to and garlic cloves. They’ve also got a with no bite or bitter after-taste. It is Greece looking for a place to settle. barbecue chicken pizza, and yes yes, smooth. Very smoooth! Then they came to Canada, travelled they have a cheeseburger pizza with The bratwurst was the fattest, all around BC and decided they liked meat sauce, real cheddar and bacon. plumpest, most perfectly cooked one the Kootenays better than any other You can also load all these up with I’ve ever had, and it was smothered place they’d seen, and on May 19 of lots of extra toppings. in onions that had been glazed in a this year they opened their own But as the name of the restaurant beer sauce. When I ordered I asked restaurant on the main street of implies you can enjoy a whole lot Karl if he could smuggle some Nakusp. They call it Wood Fire Pizza more than pizza. There is an antipasto ‘n More, and this is the place where platter featuring olives, salami, Want your Cool you can get not only a cheeseburger tomatoes, mozzarella, cukes, Eatery featured in pizza, but you can also enjoy various pepperoni, artichoke hearts, and Open 11 - 11 fine German schnitzels, Italian prosciutto, all on focaccia bread. My the Valley Voice? dishes, excellent steaks, cedar dining pal and I were tempted by that Call 358-7218 for details. planked salmon and much more. one, but instead chose the blue crab 7 days a week Karl and Dagmar cook most of this food in their new wood fire oven Italian, Canadian, Greek & which is a high-tech wonder and a work of art. Karl explained the German Food thermodynamics of it to me, and from “Every day our food is prepared from fresh what I can remember it provides even heat from the top, bottom and sides. ingredients & baked in our wood-stone oven.” The temperature can be precisely regulated, and the even heat makes 358-2500 • Certified Stainmaster Technician for perfectly cooked dishes. The oven Reservations 265-0060 is located in their open kitchen so if • Environmentally Friendly System you like you can watch your food 312 Broadway St. Nakusp, BC being prepared and then watch it WE DO WINDOWS, TOO! 18 CLASSIFIED ADS TheThe Valley Valley Voice Voice September September 28, 28, 2005 2005 ANNOUNCEMENTS CARD OF THANKS Denver Nursery School AGM takes FALL COLOURS PAINTING EDUCATION Thelma Heslip’s family would like place at the Lucerne School library RETREAT Little Slocan Lodge, to thank everyone who attended her at 7 pm on October 5. Everyone October 10 to 13. Accomodation: 1- memorial on Sept. 10, 2005. A special welcome! 800-505-6788. Information: 250- thanks to all who provided THE NEW DENVER 226-0021 or email: COMMUNITY EDUCATION/ refreshments and flowers. Thank you KYOWAKAI SOCIETY, host [email protected]. ADULT LEARNING CENTRE to all of you who enriched Mom’s life organization for the Nikkei Le BIBLIOBUS visitera Nakusp Adult Basic Education on going at during her 50 years in New Denver. Internment Memorial Centre, bientôt! La bibliothèque mobile de all centers — sign up now! Bobbi, Betty & Ron and families invites representatives of local l’AFKO sera chez Bianca, le jeudi 13 KASLO: 353-2618 Thank you to the all of the following heritage organizations to a octobre entre 17h et 19h (potluck). • GEOLOGY OF THE WEST for helping to make the Kootenay- discussion session on Friday, Info: Bianca, 265-2208. KOOTENAY, Oct. 1; Slocan Lion Pig Roast a Community September 30, 2005, 10 am-2 pm. SLOCAN VALLEY COMMUN- • BOAT PRO, Oct. 16 Success: Allen’s Candies, Information: 358-7288 or ITY COMPLEX SOCIETY Annual • MANAGING YOUR SEWING MACHINE with Gerald Kirkland, Oct. 7; Const. Arthur Forsyth, son of Art & Cowpuccino, Eldorado Market, [email protected] General Meeting Thursday October Karen Forsyth, graduated from the Evergreen Natural Foods, Extra OCTOBER ROCKS with 20th at 7pm W.E. Graham School in • BEGINNER DRIVER TRAIN- ING, Oct. 11, 13, 18, 20; RCMP Academy on July 18/05. He Foods (Nelson), Fomi’s Bakery, Four ARTHUR FUNKARELLI! Slocan. Everyone welcome, members • A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO was assigned to Quesnel with his wife Seasons Greenhouse, Harold Street Harvest Dance Saturday, October 8 encouraged to attend. GENEALOGY, Oct. 14, 21; Megan. Cafe, Kootenay Spoons, Legendary at the Silverton Memorial Hall, 8 pm. SANDON HISTORICAL NAKUSP: 265-4077 AUTOMOTIVE Meats, Mountain Sky Soaps, No minors. Advance tickets available SOCIETY AGM. Sunday, October 2000 FORD 4 x 4 TRUCK. F150, Mountain Valley Service, Nelson for $10 at The Valley Voice (New • INTRODUCTION TO COLLECTING 23, 7 pm at Knox Hall. All welcome! MUSHROOMS, Oct. 4; 4.6 L, crew cab, 156,000 km, Brewing Company, Oso Negro, Denver), Gaze n Chat (Silverton), Come hear about our successful year. $18,000. 265-9905. Pennywise, Safeway (Nelson), Save- What’s Brewing on Broadway • STALKING WILD THE WINLAW HALL is hosting MUSHROOMS, Oct. 15; BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES On-Foods (Nelson), Slocan Park Hall (Nakusp). Tickets $12 at the door. their annual Fall Supper Nov. 6/05, GOT A GREAT BUSINESS Society, Slocan Valley Co-op, Slocan PIED PUMKIN DANCE, Saturday, • INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL, two seatings, 5-6 pm second 6:30- Oct. 17, 19, 24; IDEA? Have you always dreamed of Valley Recreation Commission, October 8, Kaslo Legion, Family 7:30 pm. Advance tickets preferred, • INTRODUCTION TO starting your own business but Valley Spokes, Valley Voice, Winlaw dance 7:30-8:30 PM, kids free. Adult $12.00 adults $6.00 12 and under. For WINDOWS XP, starts Oct. 18; weren’t too sure how to go about it? Mini-Mart. dance, 9 PM. Tickets Sunnyside info call Lorna 226-6779 or Carey • THE FRIDAY FILES, Write with Community Futures is now offering Naturals. COMING EVENTS 226-7702. Word, Oct. 7, 14; appointments in Nakusp and New HIDDEN GARDEN GALLERY SLOCAN CURLING CLUB X-MAS CRAFT FAIR Winlaw Denver on Thursdays (by YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER Ann Mott’s Opening Oct. 5, 6-9 pm. Annual General Meeting Sunday Hall, Sat. Dec. 10/05, 9am-3pm. FOR ALL CLASSES Mon.- appointment). Please contact Farhana Music & refreshments. All welcome. October 9th at 2pm Slocan Curling Kitchen will be open. To book Thurs., 9 am - 3 pm. For more at the Nakusp Outreach on 265 3674 SLOCAN LAKE EARLY Club. Everyone welcome, coffee, tables, call Ruth at 505-4885. information and registration call x 311 or email [email protected]. LEARNING SOCIETY/New refreshments, door prizes. your local learning centre. BUSINESS DIRECTORY GROCERY • HEALTH FOOD RECREATION Slocan Valley Co-op. Slocan Park FOOD, HARDWARE, FEED, GAS PUMPS, Re-Awakening Ann’s Natural Foods p&r archery Health Centre LIQUOR AGENCY, CANADA POST, LOTTO CENTRE • Health Products Ann Bunka and Sport OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 AM-9 PM • Books • Greeting Cards Archery Sales & Repairs OWNED BY THE MEMBERS IT SERVES. - 358-2552 - 5146 Pedro Ck. Rd. Winlaw Ph/Fax: (250) 226-7499 3024 HWY 6, PH: 226-7433 / FX: 226-7916 • New Age Products 805 Kildare St., New Denver • Mathews, Forge, P.S.E., Champion bows for sale e-mail: [email protected] 320 BROADWAY ST. NAKUSP 265-3188 ENGINEERED WITH YOU IN MIND • Excalibur Crossbows Ph: 359-7111 Fax: 359-7587 BOTTLE DEPOT WATER TESTING FLORIST www.playmorpower.com

MOUNTAIN VALLEY STATION Passmore www.jonesboysboats.com BOTTLE DEPOT Laboratory Ltd. Playmor Junction Hwy 6 & 3A Ainsworth, British Columbia 1043 Playmor 4080 Hwy 31 N Slocan City • 355-2245 Water Testing • Flow Measurements Open MON - SAT 9-5 CAEAL ce rtified to test drinking water Call: 1-877-552-6287 (250) 353-2550 Fax (250) 353-2911 Your “Bottle Drive” Specialists We’re in the Valley at: 1-250-226-7339 Jennifer & Tony Yeow [email protected]@netidea.com LESTER KOENEMAN Phone 265-3128 or 24-hour Fax 265-4808 RESTAURANT/WINE & BEER Broadway St. Nakusp HARBERCRAFT

What’s Brewing on Broadway? Mountain Greenery Restaurant ICK'S Specialty Coffees, Teas, U-Brews Open 8 am to 9 pm EQUIPMENT RENTAL COURIER N LACE and Kits for Home -breakfast, lunch, dinner - Open Every Day FALLP HOURS 2 kms North of New Denver COLES RENTALS 7 AM - 9 PM NAKUSP 265-4701 • 358-2313 • PLATE TAMPERS, JUMPING JACKS, Breakfast starts at 7:00 am JACKHAMMERS, HAMMER DRILLS, QUALITY PIZZA anytime! Lemon Creek Lodge Winlaw Brew-Op CONCRETE MIXERS, CONCRETE SAWS, TILECUTTERS, A DIVISION OF ALL-CAN EXPRESS LTD. 265-4880 Year-round facility Wine & Beer Making Kits provides overnight service to and Licensed Restaurant to satisfy all budgets! BLOCKCUTTERS, SCAFFOLDING, Air Conditioned FLOOR SANDERS, FLOOR NAILERS, from the Lower Mainland, Okanagan, Open Wed - Sunday Take-Home Kits, or Brew it with Us! Nakusp, Kaslo and East Kootenays Smoking & Non-Smoking Noon - 8 PM Open 11:00 to 6:00 Tues. to Sat. GENERATORS, WATER PUMPS, 93-5th Ave. Nakusp 355-2403 5972 Cedar Creek Road, Winlaw • 226-7328 COMPRESSORS, PRESSURE For more information WASHERS & MUCH MORE or a rate sheet, please call PHONE 358-2632 our toll-free number at HEALTH 1-888-358-2632 1-866-365-4446. Open 7 days a week 9 am - 4 pm PEOPLE'S PHARMACY Main St. New Denver 358-2381 "Helping people live MASSAGE better lives!" The Nakusp Massage Apple Tree FALL HOURS: 88 Broadway, Nakusp Garth Hunter • 358-2364 Sandwich Shop FRI. SAT. SUN. Phone: 250-265-2228 Therapy Clinic Registered Massage Therapist Fax: 250-265-2218 Registered Massage Soup, Sandwiches & Desserts 5 - 9 PM Massage & Craniosacral Therapist Home & Office visits 358-2691 RESERVATIONS 358-7744 May Ann Waterfield RMT Mon. - Fri. 7 A.M. - 4 P.M. Rosebery Loop Road HandHand && SoulSoul HealingHealing CentreCentre MSP, ICBC, WCB and affordable rates Chiropractor, 265-4242 Counsellor/Healing Facilitator Larry Zaleski, D.C. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Sue Mistretta, M.A., CCC. HAIR 358-2177 202 Lake Ave. Silverton For all your Glacier Soapworks Eclectic Styles AVA’SAVA’S INSURANCE & Botanicals Hair Studio HUB INTERNATIONAL needs & Botanicals cuts, colours, perms, Tuesday to Friday 10-4 BARTON Highest quality soap & extensions & more botanicals made by hand open late Thursdays INSURANCE 265-3631 for the whole family. in the West Kootenay Kele’e Curry - 226-7788 BROKERS 1-800-665-6010 358-7769 Kaslo, BC 353-9638 #3-5729 Highway 6, Winlaw, BC Far right entrance of the Wild Rose Restaurant in Rosebery September 28, 2005 The Valley Voice CLASSIFIED ADS 19 FOR RENT HOUSE FOR RENT/SALE on COYOTE SPRINGS IS UNDER TRANSLATOR NEEDED: Turkish SLOCAN VALLEY RECREATION COZY ONE-BEDROOM highway in Winlaw. 3-bedroom on NEW MANAGEMENT! Email: to english. Min university degree in TOTS PLAYTIME PLUS - Tuesdays COTTAGE in New Denver, newly one acre. Electric/wood. Fenced yard. [email protected]. An English. Previous experience a must. 10 a.m. to noon. Slocan Park Hall rebuilt kitchen and bathroom. No Rent is $550 plus util. and damage Intentional Healing Centre. Certified Fax resume (604)463-4049. COMPUTER BASICS - With pets. $425 plus utilities. Call 358- deposit. Phone: 226-7860. in Teaching Touch for Health, Reiki NOTICES Maureen McEwen. Begins Oct. 2119 between noon and 6 pm. 3-BEDROOM TRIPLEX UNIT & Bodywork Techniques. Private ANY NON-PROFIT ORGANI- 6th. at MSSS DO YOU NEED A SHORT-TERM for rent. One mile from Nakusp, on sessions by appointment. Natural ZATION wanting to apply for a Grant- FANTASY ART FOR KIDS - With RENTAL? Oct. 1st-Nov. 30th. acreage, appliances, privacy. $600 Lithium Hotspring Retreats. Rustic in-Aid from Slocan Lake Recreation Evelyn Kirkaldy. Starts Oct. 12th Sweet log home in Hills, furnished, per month. Available immediately. lodging is available. (250) 265-2155. Commission #6 should submit TRADITIONAL STAINED woodstove/electric heat, NP, NS 250-860-0736. HELP WANTED applications to Box 293, New Denver, GLASS - With Keith Taves begins $625/month plus utilities. 358-2660. FOR SALE WYLIE’S IS LOOKING FOR A B. C. V0G 1S0. Application forms are Oct. 12th at MSSS 3-BEDROOM DOUBLE WIDE in ART DECO Antique bedroom QUALIFIED SOUNDMAN to available at:Village of New Denver, WINLAW SCHOOL GYM Slocan Park. $700/month plus util. furniture purchased circa 1925. One operate the house PA system during Village of Silverton, Lucerne School STUFF - Tues.-Qi Gong, Wed.- Phone 226-7860. 7-drawer vanity with bench and round live shows. Shows are usually once and My Aunt’s Place. Deadline for Badminton, Thurs.-Volleyball NEW DENVER, NOV 1. Charming mirror. One 5-drawer dresser. Need per week and the contract is offered application is October 30th, 2005. WOMEN’S DRUM CIRCLE - one bedroom home near lake. some refinishing. $850. 358-2614 ASAP. Drop off resume or contact FOR INFORMATION ON AA With Bo Conlan. Sat. mornings Washer/dryer, NS, NP, $375/month. FARM FRESH BUFFALO Vince @ Wylie’s at 250-265-4944 or MEETINGS in New Denver and starting Oct. 15th 1-778-322-7108 or to view 358- MEAT. Locally born & raised. $3.00 250-265-3331. adjacent towns, call Dave at 358-7265. PRO TOOLS FOR TEENS - With 7770. lb/cut & wrapped phone 355-2510. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PROPERTY FOR SALE Reid McDaniels. Starts Oct. 18th at APARTMENT FOR RENT in Going fast. READ! Parent and community MATURE FOREST in 2 x 5.4 acres, MSSS. New Denver. Large 2-bedroom apt. FREE-RANGE TURKEYS: All volunteers are needed to support new gravity water system, new septic SERVICES available Oct 1. $650/month. 306- natural birds. Whole School’s Annual Lucerne School students in grades (6 bedroom), power/phone, private, HOUSE PAINTING. Highly 536-0112. Thanksgiving Fundraiser. ORDER one to six. The commitment is one adjacent Crown land, gentle slope, good experienced, well equipped, fast. ONE BEDROOM COTTAGE in NOW - AVAILABLE OCTOBER and one-half hours one afternoon per access, good view, 6 months frost free, Estimate on demand. 358-2872. Glenbank, Nakusp on acreage. No 2nd. Pre-paid orders only $2.25/lb week. All tutoring is done at the 15 minutes south of Silverton. $165,000 WINDOWS CLEANED profession- pets. $375 per month plus utilities. OR $2.49/lb afterwards. Call the school during regular school hours, and $175,000. Offers will be ally by McKee’s. Phone 358-2500. under the supervision of the Family Available October 1. 604-888-9889 school at 226-7737 to order. considered. 358-2364. www.kootenay COMPUTER TUTORING & Literacy Program Facilitator. A betweeen 4:00 and 7:00 pm. KAWAI digital piano MR240. virtualtours.com #122. CONSULTING (mac preferred); training session in basic reading INSIDE STORAGE SPACE Exceptional, realistic sound. 265-4638. REAL ESTATE graphic design (business cards, calendars, strategies will be provdied and the available for the winter. Phone HEALTH FOR SALE BY OWNER listings can invitations, brochures, reports, etc.); completion of a criminal record Jamie@ 358-7269. FULL SPECTRUM BODY be found at www.kootenayvirtual business services (typing, writing, check is required. To sign on as a 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, WORK offers deep tissue and stress tours.com. Special price until Sept: $50 systems assessment); public relations & tutor, or for further information, utilities included. $500/month. Phone reduction treatments in the privacy for one year, free professional yard signs advertising (press releases, advertising please call our One to One facilitator, 358-2165. Available immediately. of your own home. For additional personalized with your phone # and will design, etc.) – Leah Main, Mainline Charlene Alexander at 358-7768. info and to book appointments please send interested parties to your online ad. Graphics and Communications 358- call 358-6808. 250-265-0090. 7704 ~ [email protected]. 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Box 279 BUS. 250-358-2411 Bus: 250-365-2111 265-3635 eBay Marketing Digitial Design Reder New Denver, BC New Denver, BC Cell: 250-365-1802 E-mail: [email protected] FAX 250-358-7900 Website: www.royallepage.ca/selkirkrealty Phone: 250-358-7159 V0G 1S0 www.castlegarhomes.com 250-358-2111 • [email protected] email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FREE CONSULTATION 612 Josephine St. • Box 292 • New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 20 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice September 28, 2005 Kaslo council, September 13: Power to the airport coming closer by Jan McMurray council that he still cannot use his hangar developments that may be planned, and the arena. Jay Wollenberg, professional to the Trailblazers Society. •Council received a quote of because the loose backfill that was the daily water consumption of the three planner and real estate analyst, will be •As decided during budget $32,659.05 from FortisBC to take single placed in front of the hangar does not highest days per year. The Village will asked to visit Kaslo to consult on the deliberations last year, council voted to phase power to the east end (hangar give the firm support required. The letter provide the information. development of the lot and Glen Walker increase water rates by an estimated area) of the airport. Council decided to was referred to the Public Works •Council received an update on the will be advised that the disposition of 4.5% for 2006 to provide additional table it until a quote is received for the Committee. water treatment plant extension project the lot remains under study. reserve funds of $7,000. brushing, clearing and blasting. •Council approved water and sewer that will improve service to the residents •Three items on the Planning and •A letter from Enrico Lettrari of •Council received a letter from upgrades as proposed by Clearwater of the Allen subdivision. The RDCK Development project list were referred Mountain King Services regarding loud Kaslo resident Michael DeNault asking Environmental Services. Purchases has spent a total of $799,998 to date on to a possible meeting with Jay music in the late evening hours coming council to consider the stargazer group’s include cellular dialer and UPS for the project, with an estimated $170,627 Wollenberg. These are an Oak Street from the Crooked Cafe will be referred use of the airport tarmac for “star alarm upgrades for sewerage lift worth of work yet to be done, putting subdivision proposal, the sale of a parcel to Lorena Staples for a legal opinion as parties” when choosing lighting for the stations; a metering pump, two repair the project about $7,000 over budget. of land to establish a Heritage to bylaw enforcement. airport. He also asks for official kits, and a spare blower for the water Urban Systems suggests some ways to Conservation Reserve and the sale of •A letter signed by 21 residents of permission to be there after dark. treatment plant; and timers for the cut costs and says it will try to complete Village-owned property. the Kaslo Heights area requested that Council will advise Larcombe that his Village’s sprinklers so they run for only the extension before winter if it receives •Council received a letter from Paul streets and avenues in their area be given concerns will be considered. 20 minutes at a time. RDCK approval. Willis of the Ministry of Environment some attention. Problems include water •Council received a letter from •Public Works will be directed to •Council decided to support the regarding the woodstove changeout drainage due to a lack of ditches, rough Kaslo resident Doug Askew, who leases install timers on all outside hoses, RDCK plan to contribute 27% of its pilot project. The ministry is taking a spots, dust and very tall weeds. The letter a hangar at the airport, informing limiting sprinkling to 20 minutes per UBCM tourism funding to the second look at candidates for the pilot was referred to the Public Works SERVICES location. International Selkirk Loop (ISL) project and Kaslo is in the running. committee. WILKIE’S WASTE DISPOSAL •Council received an email from proposal. The proposal is to open a Council voted to respond with concerns •The Kootenay Lake Historical — Domestic, industrial, Local Randy Runzer from Urban Systems Canadian ISL Tourism Society office about the absence of public education Society will be granted $1000 for Visitor moving, hauling, yard clean-up, regarding the South Kaslo Water Study. and hire a Canadian Operations on the program and the municipality’s Centre maintenance. truck-and-man services. 358-2881 Before assessing the impact that South Marketing Director. legal ability to impose disincentives on •The area in front of Kaslo’s fire RESIDENTIAL & COMMER- Kaslo may have on the water treatment •Council turned down a request to owners of inefficient wood stoves. hall, rather than “C Avenue” into the CIAL SEPTIC TANK CLEAN- plant, Runzer asks the Village to provide provide the Government Agent’s office •Dawn Lang, who has operated the school, will be paved in 2005. The ING: “Serving the Valley” 7 days/ him with the current approximate with its space in the provincial building municipal campground for many years, paving of Balfour Avenue will be wk, 24-hr. All-Around Septic population of Kaslo, the current rent free for a five-year term, if the will not be submitting a proposal for referred to 2006 budget deliberations. Services, Don Brown (250) 354- approximate number of water Ministry of Labour (formerly BCBC) the 2006 season. Council voted to thank •Bylaw 1022, Beer Garden 3644, emergency 352-5676. connections, information on any new accepts the Village’s terms of purchase. her for her service and to wish her well Regulation Bylaw, was reconsidered •Council received an email from in her new endeavours. The operation and adopted. Gary Cockrell, real estate consultant, of the campground will be referred to •The municipality endorsed regarding the purchase of the provincial the Planning & Development ICBC’s Zero Crash Month and will Dine & Dance With building. After reviewing the appraisal Committee. register Kaslo’s participation online. supplied to the Village by BCBC and •Information on the unavailability •The September 27 meeting of Gabrielle Miller the offer to purchase, Cockrell suggests of free crown grants on the south side council was cancelled, due to lack of that council have an independent of the Kaslo River was referred to the quorum as three council members will (Lucy from Corner Gas) appraisal done, expresses concern that Planning & Development Committee. be at UBCM. Mayor Douglas is the offer to purchase is flawed, and •The Municipal Insurance attending as an RDCK representative Saturday, requests audience at a council meeting. Association (MIA) of BC reviewed the and Councillors Cormie and Holland October 8th Council took no action on this item. proposed signage for the Kaslo River are attending as Village representatives. •Council received quotes from Trail and sent in a few suggestions for •Accounts payable of $64,222.17 appraisers on the Village-owned lot near changes. The suggestions were referred was approved. • At the W.E. Graham RDCK, September 24: Transit service coming together Community School Gymnasium in Slocan •Three readings were given to the prohibit a casino or similar gaming Slocan Community Health Centre Kootenay Lake West Transit Service facility, was given second reading. in New Denver scored highest in IH at Silent Auction of Corner Gas Memorabilia Establishment Bylaw. The bylaw will Regional Hospital District news 91.98%. Victorian Community Health be forwarded for approval of the •An independent audit of Centre in Kaslo scored 89.01% and Buffet Style Dinner, Live Music, No Host Bar, & Inspector of Municipalities. housekeeping services was done in all Nakusp’s Arrow Lakes Hospital scored Dance The transit service, known as the hospitals and residential care facilities 88.54%. The Kootenay Boundary “Kootenay Connector,” will provide in the province between March and Regional Hospital in Trail scored Doors open at 5:00pm service to all electoral areas and May of this year. Of BC’s six health 90.16%; Nelson’s Kootenay Lake municipalities on the west side of authorities, Interior Health received the Hospital scored 84.79%. Tickets are $50 and are available at WE Graham Kootenay Lake, from Castlegar and highest score with 90.36% averaged This was the first audit of its kind Community Service Society Nelson in the south to Nakusp and Area across 52 sites. in Canada. K in the north. Real Estate conference focuses on Or Call 250 355 2484 to reserve yours. The Regional District of Kootenay- Boundary will work with the RDCK to community planning All proceeds to the Slocan Skate Park link the two regional systems, so there by Jan McMurray residential properties have doubled in Please Be Responsible & plan for a safe ride home will be public transportation to the Plan for the transition your value over the last four years. Waterfront regional hospital in Trail. community is going through along and view lots are in high demand and To pay for the service, the RDCK with the real estate boom or be the situation shows no signs of letting is entering into a Community Transit victims of change. up for several years into the future. In Partnership Agreement with Interior That was the message that came Invermere, second home ownership is Health. IH will contribute through at the Real Estate Institute of estimated at 40% and in Fairmont at approximately $300,000, with the BC conference held in Nelson 60%. RDCK’s portion at about $65,000. September 23 and 24 at the Prestige Inn. To address the pressures caused by BC Transit’s three-year freeze on “Developing mountain and rural these trends, the Regional District of all new transit systems ends in March communities” was the name of the East Kootenay is involved in a 2006, so it will take on RDCK’s portion conference and the impacts of the high Communities in Transition program to of the funding at that time. IH’s demand for recreation property in most help with community planning around commitment will be for five years. BC resort and mountain communities infrastructure, land use, social and RDCK must get approval from the was the theme. cultural issues and the environment. electors in the areas and municipalities Presentations about communities The Mayor of Whistler, a keynote that will receive the service. People will such as Whistler, Invermere and speaker, presented Whistler’s vision of be able to comment on an Elector Fairmont that are further along the path what the community will look like in Response Form, which the RDCK will of change than our West Kootenay 2020 and strategies on how it will get make available. The deadline for receipt communities are offered lots of great there. The program is based on The of elector responses is December 7. The information. Natural Step framework, which earliest the RDCK could begin The concerns of these communities provides a process to help communities providing the transit service would be are generally the same: a high to plan for sustainability. January 2006. percentage of non-resident Solutions presented were to •Tim Wiseman’s appointment to homeowners, lack of affordable establish a regional process for the Slocan Valley Economic housing, encroachment onto planning; have a vision and adopt Development Committee was agricultural lands, pressures on supporting policies at the local and rescinded at the September 24 RDCK infrastructure such as water and sewer, regional government levels; involve all meeting because of continued non- traffic congestion, overcrowding. stakeholders in the planning; do attendance. The RDCK will ask the Ironically, the real estate boom causes empirical research; use new tools such Village of Silverton to put forward problems that erode the desirable as a housing authority, housing trust or another nominee. characteristics of the community that development corporation; access •A public hearing regarding the land caused the boom in the first place. programs such as Communities in use amendment bylaw to allow for A presentation called “How Transition (www.community development at Halcyon Hot Springs Growth in Recreation and Resort transition.org), Smart Growth BC will be held October 12 at Markets is Driving Change in the East (www.smartgrowth.bc.ca) and The approximately 6:30 pm at the Seniors Kootenay Region” revealed that in Natural Step (www.naturalstep.ca) to Hall in Nakusp. The bylaw, revised to some Columbia Valley communities, build skills and capacity.