October 7, 2009 The Valley Voice 1

Volume 18, Number 20 October 7, 2009 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.” Jewett Elementary School saved from re-configuration by Jan McMurray classes: a K-2 and a 3-5. to be closed for four days, and took out has instituted ‘funding protection.’ This “The pressure is going the wrong Jewett Elementary School in The other option was to transfer the hydro and telephone service as well. means that school districts get the same way when parents from Jewett have to Meadow Creekwill not be re-configured some or all JVH students from the Jewett Parents said their grade 4/5 children were amount of funding as the year before, figure this out and not the Province,” this year. catchment area back to Jewett. too young to be separated from them in even if enrolment is declining. However, said a parent. Principal Dan Miles assured the People at the meeting clearly this type of scenario. costs rise every year – salaries go up, Trustee Mayers-McKenzie Jewett School community of this the favoured this second option. However, The added time for the children on fuel goes up, etc. – so the same amount responded that many people in the day after a very emotional meeting at the policy dictates that parents must the bus was also mentioned. One woman of money as last year still means that province are feeling the same way. school. At the meeting, held Thursday, voluntarily send their kids back to said that the grade 6 children who are school districts must make cuts this year. After the meeting, board chair Bill September 24, parents and community Jewett. An attempt to find out whether bused from Jewett to JVH now are “Tell the government you cannot Maslechko told the Valley Voice that he members made it very clear to school parents would be willing to send their exhausted, and often fall sleep in class. do what they are asking you to do,” felt there was some hope in the suggestion district board and staff members that kids back to Jewett, or whether parents in Several people also spoke about said Becky Blair from the teachers’ of trimming several items in the school they are totally opposed to their grade 4/5 the Meadow Creek area would be willing the importance of Jewett School to the association. district budget to find $100,000. children being bused to JV Humphries to send their kids to Kaslo, had been community’s well-being. Without at least in Kaslo. unsuccessful. A note had gone home a K-5 school, it would be very difficult Lack of abattoir wouldn’t help farmers The board listened to comments with the kids, but parents did not receive to attract young families to the area. Two by Katrine Campbell $40 per lamb or pig, and $100 per cow. from the community with sympathetic it. It was pointed out that children are businesses sent in letters that were read Not having an abattoir nearby does Their regular price for cattle is $150/ ears. They then made the decision to not reliable carriers of important notes. aloud, and both said they needed young not mean farmers could continue killing head, but Anderson says he shot, bled ask staff to look for other solutions to Parents found out on Monday families in the community to keep them livestock and selling the meat, as they and moved the carcasses into the truck to the problem, and to re-convene as soon morning that this issue was on the agenda in employees. were before meat inspection regulations reduce the cost for this time only. as possible to consider the alternatives. for Tuesday night’s school board meeting It was also pointed out that just one were brought in by the province. “I ate that to make sure it would The problem, Superintendent Pat in Nelson. A group of parents went to the teacher at Jewett would be very hard on The Valley Voice was contacted by work,” he says. Anderson added a $5 Dooley explained, was that at the end Tuesday night meeting and convinced the teacher. a Slocan Valley man who believed that, or $10 charge for hauling the SRM of the second week of school, the school the board to hold a special meeting on People lobbied for JVH students to had a mobile abattoir not been brought (specified risk material, i.e. tissue district discovered that there were 20 Thursday evening at Jewett. transfer to Jewett, particularly those that in, he would still be able to legally sell that can harbour BSE) to the disposal more students at JV Humphries than they On Thursday evening, it was are in the Jewett catchment area. Others beef at the farm gate. The long-time site at Ootischenia, but that amount had projected last spring. Also, a family obvious that parents and community asked if savings could be realized if the farmer, who asked that his name not be “was probably half the actual cost” for with two children was soon to be moving members had worked very hard over bus was brought back – it used to be kept used, said “The farmers don’t want the transport and disposal fees. to Kaslo. This would put the number of the three days since they had heard about near Argenta, but it now runs 50 miles abattoir…if it hadn’t been brought in, we Although Anderson planned to students in the JVH grade 4 class over the the problem to come up with alternate a day with no children. Someone asked could carry on as usual.” bring in the mobile once a month, he class size limit – and this can’t be done solutions, and to articulate the flaws with if they had looked at Redfish School, However, the regulations are quite has changed his plans after the one- without the teacher’s consent. the plan to send their grade 4/5s to JVH. which is slightly closer to Kaslo than clear; a licence is required. week shakedown. He found that he was In this situation, the board faces Although they tried very hard to Meadow Creek, and the road is better. “Everyone in BC who slaughters so busy he had to shut down his retail having to find approximately $100,000 keep the emotion out of it, there were Someone else asked if the board could animals to sell the meat must have a operation. to hire another teacher at JVH – and they many tears shed in the room that night. find the $100,000 by trimming a small licence (Class A, B or C) from BC Centre A Slocan man who transported the have a very tight budget. To avoid hiring Parents let the board know that the amount from several school district for Disease Control,” says Ministry of animals for farmers who couldn’t do another teacher, they were looking at short notice was not appreciated, and budget items. The community even Healthy Living and Sport spokesman it themselves plans to build a docking either shuffling students from Jewett to pointed out that the board’s policy on offered to fundraise the $100,000 needed Matt Silver. A Class C licence is station on his property. Because of this, JVH, or from JVH to Jewett. school closure was to allow for adequate to hire a teacher at JVH. transitional, to allow meat producers to the abattoir might not be back in the In shuffling students from Jewett to public consultation. People wanted to know why the work towards becoming fully licenced; valley until the spring. JVH, they would create a second grade A point that came up again and again Province was not coming up with the getting one requires a construction plan From Anderson’s point of view, the 4 class at JVH by transferring the grade was that the road between Meadow money for an extra teacher if one was for an upgrade to facilities to enable an venture was a huge success. 4/5 students and a teacher from Jewett. Creek and Kaslo is treacherous, and needed. Monica Schulte, school district inspector to supervise the slaughter. “The support from local people who This would leave Jewett with one K-3 road closures are fairly common. Last treasurer, explained that the Province ‘John’ said that his objections were want to buy is incredible. I even sold two class. Currently, Jewett School has two winter, a huge avalanche caused the road used to do this, but now the government based on a number of real issues, not lambs I had kept for myself – they were merely as a reaction to more government gone before I had a chance to say ‘no’. regulation. He cited the cost of trucking Everyone is telling everyone else that animals to the docking site, the cost of fresh local meat is available. Everyone slaughter, and stress to the animals. wants the meat in the worst way.” “I’ve always done it myself in a Although prices vary from week to very humane manner. I don’t want to week, Anderson said the BC Rail price stress my cattle out” by putting them on on hanging beef last week was $1.79/ a truck for the first time in their lives. pound. He sells the local beef for an “They know as soon as they get there. average of $3.15 a pound. They smell the blood.” “I brought in three feeders of my John says the costs are going through own in the spring for $1 a pound. That the roof. was $800 apiece. They dress out at 660 “I’m trying to keep my farm status. pounds; at $3.15 a pound, that’s $2,079.” The government wants me to farm this Even minus the original $800 plus land but they’re making it harder and the slaughter charge, he says, he’s still harder to do it. making a good profit. He does his own There’s not much profit at the end cutting and wrapping, which reduces of the day, without adding in extra costs. his expenses. My customers can’t afford it, either.” “I fought it [the MIR regulations] The mobile abattoir, which operated long and hard for a long time. They the week of September 21 at a docking kicked the economy in the ass big time. station built at Legendary Meats in There were about 150 farmers I used to Slocan Park, handled 18 lambs, 12 pigs, kill for; now there’s about 30 left that are The Sandon Historical Society hosted an open house at the museum on October 4. The highlight of the day was the and 26 cattle, says Legendary owner doing anything. unveiling of a photograph of the late Lorna Obermayr, president of the society for many years, in a lovely heritage Dave Anderson. “That’s the way life is. You try to do frame. Here, Judith Maltz, museum attendant, shows the photograph to Obermayr’s husband, Gordon Brookfield. The abattoir’s operators charged the best with what you got.” Visitor Information - page 10 2 NEWS The Valley Voice October 7, 2009 American Sinixt Indian Lawney Reyes speaks at Mir Centre for Peace by Art Joyce stories that began with the story of his honour-bound to complete her work Deloria as doing more for native rights who fought during World War II, many Maybe you can go back home, if grandfather, Alex Christian, in White and began writing his first book,White in America than anyone during the of whom received the highest military the story of Lawney Reyes’ family is Grizzly Bear’s Legacy: Learning to Grizzly Bear’s Legacy. In it, he wrote past century. honours. Reyes himself served in the anything to go by. Be Indian. The series explores the of his grandfather, Alex Christian, and Reyes’ mother and her first US Army. Reyes, a descendant of Sinixt destruction of the Sinixt or Lakes the loss of Sinixt traditional lands, first husband Julian Reyes, finding no work Reyes said the goal of his books is Indian Alex Christian (White Grizzly tribe’s traditional way of life in the to European settlers at Brilliant and on the reservation in Colville, decided to teach young Indians what it means Bear), was guest speaker at the Mir Pacific Northwest. later to the flooding of the Columbia to follow the jobs created by the Grand to be Indian. American histories are Centre for Peace at Selkirk College English instructor Myler River for hydroelectric dams. Coulee dam. The family opened a inaccurate, he said, because they tend the evening of October 1. A Native Wilkinson invited Marilyn James as Reyes was given copies of letters Chinese restaurant which did poorly to make Indians “invisible.” He recalls American author, artist and teacher, the spokesperson for the Sinixt of written by his grandfather, petitioning until the arrival of Harry Wong in a history teacher quoting writer George Reyes was launching his new book, B this region to introduce Reyes. “It’s a the provincial government to declare 1935. Reyes’ new book is part family Bernard Shaw: “We learn from history Street: The Notorious Playground of great day for the Sinixt any day one of Sinixt traditional land at Brilliant a memoir of those times, part chronicle that we learn nothing from history.” Coulee Dam and speaking about his our people comes home,” James said. reserve. When that appeal failed, a of the devastating effect of that dam on He concluded that to Indians of Sinixt family history in the Castlegar/ “It’s so heartfelt for me to represent disillusioned Christian left Canada to the Sinixt salmon fishery at Kettle Falls all tribes, the earth is a paradise, and Brilliant area. The new book is the Lawney here because there’s been settle with the Colville Confederated and other points along the Columbia the Christian notion of praying to go latest in a series of family history a big hole in this landscape that his Tribes. He died in Omak, Washington River. He is currently at work on to “heaven” has only helped justify Correction visit will be filling.” James offered the in 1924, before Reyes was born. his next book in the series, Clashing environmental destruction. Reyes Jeff Mattes is not a Registered traditional gift of tobacco and invited Reyes spoke with understandable Cultures, which details the history of said that in this regard, Indians have a Professional Forester, as reported the audience to the October 2 unveiling bitterness of the treatment his family conflict over native fishing rights in superior way of life. in our article last issue called of the plaque dedicated to the memory had received at the hands of past Washington State. Reyes has two more “When you saw the river moving ‘Kaslo Community Forest discusses of the Christian family, to be held on provincial and local governments. books already started, one about a and the power it had before it was finances.’ the site of the family’s traditional burial He expressed gratitude to the City of Lakes Indian man known as Cashmere dammed, you were awestruck,” grounds at Brilliant. Castlegar and Muriel Walton for the St. Paul (American Sinixt identify Reyes said. “Certainly it helped with Correction Reyes spoke of discovering memorial to the Christian family. themselves as Lakes Indians); and World War II but on the other hand it The gala dinner at Kaslo Hotel his mother Mary’s notes and tape “My family, or at least I, will never another called The Warrior Society, destroyed three tribes. I hope people on September 19 cost $300/couple, recordings of conversations with forget that. After all, it was our land,” about the 44,000 Native Americans will become smarter in future.” including the hotel room. We Sinixt/Lakes people amongst the Reyes said. “At first I didn’t think I incorrectly reported that it cost Colville Confederated Tribes who wanted to come back here after all October 24 is Trash to Treasure day $300/plate. remembered their traditional way of the bad feelings in our family but I’ve submitted bicycles, clothing, toys, furniture, etc.) life. A career as a renowned artist and changed my mind. In a way I feel like In celebration of National Waste at the front of your property along with Correction sculptor kept him busy producing I’ve always been here because of my Reduction Week, October 19-25, the a T2T sign so that treasure hunters will In our last edition, we ran a photo native art collected by wealthy clients grandfather.” Regional District of Central Kootenay is know which items are available for the of Andrew Rhodes on our front page. until his first grandchild was born When Reyes’ brother Bernie organizing Trash to Treasure (T2T) day taking. We incorrectly identified him as a co- in 1994. Offering to care for his Whitebear died in 2000, friends urged on October 24. Everyone is encouraged Anything left at 4 pm should be founder of the Hills Garlic Festival. granddaughter while his daughter him to write his biography. Whitebear to participate in this easy Zero Waste gathered up and taken off the street. He is, in fact, the sole founder and completed university gave him time was a prominent activist and founder event. Participating in T2T Day is easy financier of the first two annual Hills to return to his mother’s notes. of the Seattle Indian Health Board, T2T Day is a zero-waste-focused and encourages the second ‘R’, re- Garlic Festivals. The cutline also Mary had died tragically in a car the United Indians of All Tribes event, which provides residents with an use, thereby reducing and diverting incorrectly stated that this was the accident in 1978 and was never able Foundation, and the Daybreak Star opportunity to give away unwanted, but waste from the region’s landfills. For 14th annual festival. It was the 17th. to complete her memoirs. Reyes felt Cultural Center, a base for urban useful, household items to those who more information and to download Indians in Seattle. Whitebear has may find some value in them. Place any pre-designed T2T signs please visit the October is Canadian been described by native author Vine unwanted household items (e.g. books, RDCK website at www.rdck.bc.ca. Library Month Valhalla Park trails won’t be cleared until next year by Katrine Campbell see it and walked into it,” reports his Nicholson-Chodat. She was impressed Fine-Free Month at the Library Lucerne School’s annual week-long mother, Nicole Nicholson-Chodat. “It by, and grateful for, the speedy response canoe trip down Slocan Lake revealed impaled his thigh, the tip snapped off of the SAR crew and the ambulance, Thank you to the people of Nakusp for the Columbia Basin another consequence of the September inside and he couldn’t bend his leg. He which was waiting at the boat launch. It Initiative vote in May to “Green the Library Windows”. The new 3 windstorm – dozens of trees down in was kind of shocky. They carried him was less than an hour from the time of the windows are beautiful and energy efficient. Valhalla Park. about half a kilometre down the hill.” accident to the time he reached hospital. A special thank you to Harry Ellens, Library board trustee who The participants reported the number One of the teachers, Ric Bardati, Quade is philosophical, saying that of downed trees made the trails difficult had radioed for help, and the Search and it was too bad he didn’t get to do the shepherded this project! Come check them out! and dangerous to walk on. One 10-year- Rescue boat was soon there to take him canoeing trip but it was really exciting Library open: old, Quade Nicholson, was injured to hospital in New Denver. to go on the rescue boat. Ironically, he Thursday morning by a branch which “He had a quarter-size hole in his had missed most of the trip because of Monday 12 - 4:30 7 - 9 • Wednesday 12 - 4:30 7 - 9 impaled his leg. leg. At the hospital, the doctor found a fever but had joined his friends that Friday 12 - 4:30 • Saturday 10 - 4:30 “There was a broken stick pointing the stick had driven up his tendons. He morning, just in time to do the hike up out into the pathway, and Quade didn’t had to open him up to get it out,” says the Beatrice Lake trail. Ric Bardati says he too is impressed by the efficient response of the parents on Three Lions Pub & the trip, and the rescue crew. “It was incredibly awesome, it was Chumley’s Restaurant brilliant. I’m proud to be part of this community.” 401 Broadway Street, Nakusp Anyone walking those trails should 250-265-4944 expect to find the going difficult for some time. Suntanu Dalal of the environment DAILY SPECIALS ministry said no work in the park would Monday - Wing Night! be done until next spring. Tuesday - Halibut & Chips “Some deadfall is to be expected Wednesday - Beef Burger Special at any given time on any trail. Field staff were aware of the September wind Thursday - Build your own Pasta event in the Slocan Valley, but BC Parks Friday & Saturday has not been advised of any related Chefs Creations for Lunch and Dinner injuries. Field staff did an assessment the following week on the non-lakeshore campsites to address any immediate concerns to public safety. Other work UPCOMING BANDS plan priorities prevented the roving crews Saturday, Oct 10 from returning to the trails. “The Alternators” – Rock and Roll “Every spring, the trails and Saturday, Oct 24 campsites must be assessed and cleared of winter windthrow. It makes “The Mudmen” – Celtic Rock logistical and financial sense to wait During the recent Lucerne School ‘Fall into Learning’ canoe trip, hiking trails until the spring of 2010 to deal with the in Valhalla Park were found in a very sorry state due to the windstorm in early September deadfall and any over-winter September. BC Parks staff will not clean up the trails till spring. accumulation.” October 7, 2009 The Valley Voice NEWS 3 New Fire & Emergency Services Centre to be built in Nakusp by Katrine Campbell whole building shakes – it’s rotting. It insulation.” three emergency services the space done, and over the winter they will Nakusp’s ‘on-its-last-legs’ fire costs a fortune to heat; it’s got sawdust The new centre will give all and facilities they need, such as be finalized and the project tendered, hall will be replaced within two years offices, meeting rooms, a shared Lafleur says. They plan to hire a by a brand new Fire and Emergency training room, storage, indoor parking, project supervisor and advertise for Services Centre. In the new facility, showers, and even bedrooms for out- workers, then “in spring we can go to be built on 8th St. just south of the of-town ambulance attendants called like hell.” seniors’ centre, the fire department will in to cover the area. Depending on the weather, some share space with BC Ambulance and In addition, it will serve as an site preparation may be done this fall. the Search and Rescue squad. emergency operations centre (EOC) “The intent of the federal funding Fire chief Terry Warren couldn’t in any major emergency. is to get the economy moving, create be happier. Although BC Ambulance at first local jobs, maybe even create some “I’ve been pushing for a new hall wouldn’t commit to its participation, training opportunities. We’ll be hiring since 1996,” he says. “We have two Mayor Karen Hamling lobbied the a project manager responsible for trucks we can’t even put inside the old agency at last week’s Union of BC that.” hall. We’re so cramped there’s no room Municipalities AGM and got its The project will go through the for storage, and we have to drive the commitment. competitive process and the Village trucks out to get in ’em.” Village CAO Bob Lafleur says will go for a larger architectural firm The building is also old and the Village hopes to start building as that has structural, mechanical and decrepit, he says. Ready to break ground for Nakusp’s new Fire and Emergency Services building are (kneeling) Area K soon as possible next spring, with a electrical engineers on staff “so we “When you open the big doors the Director Paul Peterson and firefighter Karolina Moskal, (rear) firefighter Len Gustafson, Gord Hogaboam completion date of spring 2011. don’t have to bounce all over the (Search & Rescue), department fire chief Reg Gustafson, fire chief Terry Warren and mayor Karen Hamling. The federal government has kicked place.” in $1,345,000 through the Community The Village is also trying to involve Education cuts leave boards gasping Adjustment Fund; the Village is Nakusp Community Forest, Lafleur by Katrine Campbell upgrades. from the sale of the Glenbank school, but providing the land ($350,000) plus says, and hopes to do a timberframe Unexpected cuts to school funding The money is typically spent in the in the past has been reluctant to release another $550,000 to complete the design which will use locally logged have left trustees scrambling to cover all summer, when the schools are closed the money, said financial comptroller project. and milled timber. their expenses and have resulted in job and work can be done without disrupting Natalie Verigin. Now, however, the Asked where the Village would get The project will likely create about losses and reductions. classes. ministry is suggesting that money be its half-million dollar share, Lafleur 10 jobs. The Village hopes five of • School District #10, Arrow In August, the provincial used to replace the AFG this year. said it would get a short-term mortgage these will be training positions, with Lakes: The two Lucerne bus runs have government announced, without Although the board has a surplus then sell the land the existing fire hall the people hired using the off-season been consolidated into one, and the warning, that the AFGs were being of $504,000, all the money has been stands on, plus some other municipal months to go through apprenticeship Southern Zone Edgewood bus now eliminated. allocated and now the district needs to property. Area K Director Paul programs. picks up the Burton run and stops south SD #10 trustees discussed the matter come up with $106,000. Peterson will make a contribution, of Donnelly Road. Reserves will cover at their September 29 meeting. The board Chair Pattie Adam explained that, and Columbia Basin Trust “is on the Support the Valley Voice with necessary building repairs and upgrades, was expecting $293,000 AFG funding, to in previous years, boards had to apply hook for about $50,000+.” a voluntary subscription but the reserves won’t last past next year. which it planned to add $150,000 from to the ministry for capital cost funding. Preliminary drawings have been Only $10-$30 • School District #8, Kootenay its reserves in order to replace boilers, The ministry decided to allot each school Lake: This larger district has larger re-roof schools, and add some smaller district an AFG so the board could plan, losses: nine trades positions, four part- items such as tile and carpeting. save and build reserve funds for large FALL CLEARANCE SPECIALS time information technology jobs, and Fortunately, said district projects. Now, there is no funding at all reduction in hours for 46 custodians, superintendent Walter Posnikoff, for facilities. reduction of a transportation co- although re-roofing had been planned The SD #10 board has sent a ordinator to a .75 lead hand/driver, and for over the summer, they were unable letter to education minister Margaret reduction of clerical administration time, to find a contractor to do the work – a MacDiarmid expressing its “concern and ALL GARDEN HOSES, travel, training, technology replacement problem at the time, but now a relief as disappointment” about the AFG cuts and and supplies. “we would have been in worse financial also increased costs including Medical SPRINKLERS, NOZZLES... 25 % OFF Boards are allotted Annual Facilities shape” had the work been done and Services Plan premiums, the carbon tax, Grants (AFGs), which are used for paid for. the HST, and cuts to PAC and school building maintenance, repairs and The ministry holds about $242,000 sports funding. ALL BAMBOO OIL Extended grizzly hunt cancelled TORCHLIGHTS... 25% OFF Submitted by Julius Strauss Opponents of the hunt dispute the submitted an application to the Ministry The BC Ministry of Environment methodology used by the ministry in of Environment in June asking that two has withdrawn plans to extend the grizzly assessing population numbers, and are West Kootenay creeks that have been hunt in the Kootenays after protests angry that only hunters’ representatives heavily hunted in recent years be closed ALL FOLDING ARM from local residents. The regional are consulted when hunting policies are to further grizzly hunting. LAWN CHAIRS... 20% OFF manager announced that plans for the drawn up. Tony Hamilton, the ministry’s large extension will be put on hold until other Julius Strauss, a former war carnivore specialist in Victoria, pledged options have been looked at and wider correspondent who now runs a small to make a decision on the matter but has DELUXE, LARGE, CAMOFLAGE, OUTBOUND consultation carried out. eco-lodge in the West Kootenays yet to do so. The announcement came after local citizens met with Garth Mowat, RDCK wants help to stop dumping MISCELLANOUS POTTING SOILS... a senior biologist with the Ministry of submitted to combat this illegal dumping and is Environment, in Nelson on September There are too many people asking for the public’s help. To report 30% OFF 22. Mowat, who had initiated the idea dumping garbage illegally and the such activity at an RDCK facility, call MISCELLANOUS FERTILIZERS... of a longer hunt after consultations with Regional District of Central Kootenay 1-800-268-RDCK (7325) or e-mail hunter groups on August 22, refused a wants your help to stop them. [email protected]. 40% OFF plea by those opposing the hunt for a When landfills and transfer stations To report littering, illegal dump delay pending wider consultation. are closed, some people are dropping sites, burn barrels, unauthorized use But he was apparently overruled off their garbage anyway. A number of a dumpster, or dumping chemicals, ALL GARDEN-LAWN SOLAR by his regional manager Wayne Stetski. of illegal dumpsites have also been pesticides, automotive fluids or other Late on September 25, a ministry reported, where people too cheap or pollutants, call 1-877-952-7277 LIGHTS...25% OFF spokesperson announced that the too lazy are throwing garbage on the (RAPP). roadside. For more information, visit www. proposed extension, which would have Stop in and see our NEW CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING extended the hunt by 10 days until mid The RDCK says it is taking steps env.gov.bc.ca/cos/rapp/rapp.html. June and led to more grizzly bears being Atamanenko acclaimed; three-way Tory race SHOP AND FLOORING DISPLAY AREA shot, was to be put on hold. submitted we have a dedicated executive with NEW HARDWOOD • LAMINATE • CARPET • LINO • CERAMIC TILES The latest move came amid growing Sitting MP Alex Atamanenko was some new faces ready to take up the anger among local residents over the acclaimed as the NDP candidate for challenge.” – SAMPLES – continuing hunting of grizzly bears in the Southern Interior riding in the next There is a three-way race for the the West Kootenays. Earlier this year federal election, at a nomination and Tory nomination. The declared and hundreds signed a petition calling for annual general meeting in Castlegar approved contestants are Stephen Hill, an end to the grizzly hunt in Area D. September 26. 47, of Rossland, Meagan Salekin, 35, of Between 55 and 70 grizzly bears are Atamanenko said he is ready for an Castlegar and Rob Zandee, 37, of Oliver. legally shot by hunters each year in the election, if it is called. Nominations remain open until October Kootenays. “Our membership is solid, and 14. Voting will start November 4. 4 OPINION The Valley Voice October 7, 2009

flowers. I have arranged with people and equipment. Your town Open letter Push for a good from out of town to meet there rather In the same article you suggest I recently had the pleasure than wander around downtown “...ordinary parents recognize of visiting your charming village to Canadian transit system looking for each other. the government had to fund the (New Denver) and spent a lovely I am writing in response to the Senators letter ‘Solutions to traffic problems’ What a wonderful place it could CommunityLINK hot lunch program afternoon sitting in the sun watching a Do not dare pass Bill C-6, because be to visit with friends, and share a for inner-city schools instead of fully- frolicking game of yard chess in your (Valley Voice, August 26) from it is unconstitutional, illegal, and Carol Bell. Carol did a fine job cup of tea! If the weather holds (it funding PACs.” lively town centre. And might I add treasonous! Your government does is not too late in the year to start a It seems you’re not fully informed as what a joy it was to enter your town of delivering a sarcastic yet valid not have the right to take my rights comment on traffic congestion in the tradition), a little garden party for a to what the CommunityLINK program via the Burton tunnel. To quote the away! few senior residents, for example, is. The purpose of CommunityLINK is many others, “What a marvel of skill Slocan Valley. Ample proof exists that the Carol, I would like to let you in may be nice. A few talented people to improve the educational performance, and technology.” Kudos on the long ingredients in these vaccines are may provide entertainment. How including the academic achievement awaited re-opening of The Tunnel. on the best kept secret in the Regional toxic, and that the risks are substantial. District of Central Kootenay. The about taking coffee breaks here? and social functioning, of vulnerable Chris Johnson Not only are authorities targeting There is no end to possible use for students. It is not just for inner-city Vancouver Regional District is in the process first responders in health care, they of upgrading public transit. We hope our garden. schools, but a program for all vulnerable Harper is using are targeting pregnant women and it will become a functional system Could we think of some students in the 60 school districts across children, both of which are extremely that can get people out of their cars entertainment a few evenings next our province. Obama vulnerable to such ingredients, and and save them thousands of dollars summer? There are so many talented Also, we are outraged at your I sincerely hope someone down in upon which no safety testing has been a year. To finance and operate an people, both young and old, in Kaslo. treatment of our provincial parent voice, the United States will let the President undertaken. Bear in mind they cannot average mid-size new car can easily There are groups who perform and it BC Confederation of Parent Advisory know that every time he allows his test safety on children under the age cost $5,000 a year. A bus pass costs is sad to note that many of us do not Councils. Dismissing their protest of picture to be taken with Canadian of 18 because it is illegal to do so, and only $75 a month. hear or see them. these cuts as “...typical anger from Prime Minister Harper he is promoting therefore any child taking these shots You have a choice. Spend your Recently when I talked about provincial organizations...” truly shows Mr. Harper’s agenda which, if you is taking a risk against their life and hard earned money being a slave to OUR park, I was surprised that your ignorance in dealing with parents. don’t already know, is very similar to the quality of their health…forever! your car and send your cash to the people assumed that it was part of We would also like to remind you, what GW Bush had in mind. Why would you, the government, Alberta oil sands (the world’s dirtiest the Kemball building and so it was Minister Coleman, that parents are not Mr. Harper has done nothing for fast-track what you tell us is an Act oil). Some of that money will then for the exclusive use of its occupants. ‘ordinary.’ Parents in the Kootenay the environment, is working on a plan designed to protect the Canadian come back to your community by It is not so. From the beginning, Lake School District No. 8 have proven to expand our prison system and make public from such things as toxic way of house purchases, inflating the intent was to develop it into to be extra-ordinary, passionate and it more like yours, has cut funding to chemicals in face powder and house prices beyond the means of a park for the use of the public, very thoughtful when it comes to their women’s services, the arts, education, children’s toys? Why is it necessary many local folks, and those houses for us all. So please do not be children’s education. ‘Ordinary’ parents health care, tends to give the biggest to suspend the right of due process will sit empty most of the time. daunted by its protective fence, or attend PAC meetings. ‘Ordinary’ parents tax breaks to the rich and is probably for any enforcement at all? Doesn’t it Or, you can push your Regional by misconception. Let us enter freely fundraise to provide playgrounds, library the most divisive government leader make more sense to improve access District director to give us all a and enjoy OUR PARK. books, sports equipment, computers, in our history. to warrants and to court supervision, good transit system so that you can Aya Higashi winter programs and the list goes on. Mr. Harper, of late, has been rather than to remove the rights of have thousands of dollars a year of Kaslo These education necessities were once using Mr. Obama for his own partisan ordinary Canadians? How does the extra cash to spend in your local provided by the government, but are political purposes, trying to make “good of the nation” depend on the community where it will turn over Open letter to Rich now off-loaded onto parent volunteer himself look like a moderate by suspension of court supervision! (the multiplier effect) many times Coleman, Minister of councils. appearing smiling and friendly with The denial of due process of before it leaves to fill corporate One wonders where our students the President and First Lady. In turn, law, being employed in Bill C-6, pockets far far away. Housing and Social and schools would be without the time Mr. Obama is making himself look is unconstitutional on its face. Donovan Carter and energy spent by ‘ordinary’ parents? bad, by simply standing up beside this According to the Book of Criminal Nelson Development These same ‘ordinary’ parents man who once referred to the likes of Procedure, the Charter of Rights and We are writing to express our deep benefited from the DAG for DPACs of GW Bush and Rush Limbaugh as Freedoms and the Constitution Act are Did you know? concern over the 50% reduction to the through our support of parent education “a light unto the world.” the supreme law of this country, and We have a park in Kaslo, our Direct Access Grants (DAG) to Parents’ by sending parents to conferences and Please, if you can, ask your any legislation which abrogates our Village Green, lush with its beautiful Advisory Councils (PAC) and District organizing local workshops. The cost to President to stop contributing to Mr. rights is “of no force or effect.” Why flowers, a shaded arbour with a Parents’ Advisory Councils (DPAC) send ‘ordinary’ parents in the Kootenay Harper’s political fortune by having is our government not only passing permanent picnic table and seating, announced a few weeks ago. We see the Lake School District to conferences is his picture taken with him. And an unconstitutional law, but fast- shaded by beautiful trees, flanked by DAG as the most efficient use of ministry extremely high and this cut now puts please, next time Mr. Harper comes tracking it too? How can we trust that a deep soft carpet of green lawn on money as nearly 100% goes directly to into jeopardy our ability to provide calling, ask Mr. Obama to send a lesser this legislation is for the good of the either side of the entrance walkway benefiting students. opportunities for our parents to network dignitary to meet him, like maybe the nation and all its citizens, when such to the Kemball Memorial Building. In a Victoria Times-Columnist with parents from across our province. Secretary of Nuisance Callers. skullduggery is being used to pass it? It is there for us to enjoy. newspaper article dated September The cuts to the Direct Access Grants Will Webster Anji Jones Thanks to Erika Bird’s many 11 you were quoted “I haven’t had a to PACs and DPACs will affect each Kaslo Nakusp hours of work to carry out a dream bunch of blowback from PACs since and every student in our school district. of a city park for everyone to the [education] minister mentioned on Whether it is less sports equipment to EDITORIAL / LETTERS POLICY enjoy, supported by her friends at Tuesday they would probably get half.” play with, fewer library books to read, The Valley Voice welcomes letters to the editor and community news Pennywise and the donation of the Please be assured the 22 PACs or a reduction in field trips for our rural articles from our readers. picnic table by the Village, we have in our school district, and this DPAC, remote students, all schools in our district Letters and articles should be no longer than 500 words and may be a beautiful park, central, convenient, are extremely angry about this edited. We reserve the right to reject any submitted material. will feel this cut. and protected. It is ours. It is there announcement and upset over the Please consider this letter a Please mark your letter “LETTER TO THE EDITOR.” Include your for us to enjoy. timing. This cut comes at a time when address and daytime phone number for verification purposes. ‘blowback’ and we request the I have spent many pleasant hours many parents are just getting their We will not knowingly publish any letter that is defamatory or libelous. immediate reinstatement of the $20 per there, quietly sitting on the bench in children back into the swing of school. We will not publish anonymous letters or letters signed with pseudonyms, FTE student grant to PACs and $2,500 the arbour, enjoying the moment. I Many PACs do not meet until the end of grant to DPACs. except in extraordinary circumstances. September and are now in a very difficult Opinions expressed in published letters are those of the author and not have sat there, many times, reading a Susan Wilson, Chair position of either fund raising more or necessarily those of the Valley Voice. book or my mail, amidst the beautiful Kootenay Lake DPAC having our children lose out on programs The Valley Voice Box 70, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 Phone: 358-7218 Fax: 358-7793 E-Mail:[email protected] Website: www.valleyvoice.ca Publisher - Dan Nicholson • Editor - Jan McMurray • Food Editor - Andrew Rhodes • Arts & Culture Editor - Art Joyce • Contributing Writer - Katrine Campbell Published and printed in British Columbia, Canada The Valley Voice is distributed throughout the Slocan and Arrow Lake Valleys from South Slocan/Playmor Junction to Edgewood and Kaslo on Kootenay Lake. Circulation is 7,200 papers, providing the most complete news and advertising coverage of any single newspaper serving this area. 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emigrated here just like your fathers and teach to diverse needs including Err on side of caution Tree topping Setting the grandfathers. ESL, learning disabilities and intense with HPV shot defended record straight But I’m not telling the people of BC behaviors, without the support of I am writing in response to the new So after I wrote that thing about After recent articles in the Province how they should live. I am trying to stand EAs. The difference for some children Human Papilloma Virus immunization topping tall trees and how the idea of a and the Weekender profiling me as an up for a belief that is shared by four- could mean that they will be leaving program that began in September 2008 bylaw had been shot down at a public advocate for ending the grizzly hunt in fifths of the population, including many school early. for all grades 6 and 9 girls in B. schools. It planning meeting, Robin Sherrod, ISA BC, I have received a fair amount of hunters. The belief that the grizzly bear, Trustees, principals and senior staff is my position that this HPV vaccination certified arborist, took time to respond feedback, some of it positive, more of it an icon of the wilderness and an animal are painfully aware of the consequences program was implemented in a rush to my letter with one of his own. negative, a small part of it abusive. we would all be poorer without, should of the choices they are being forced and without responsible and transparent Robin incorrectly states that I urged I would like to set the record straight not be killed for fun. to make. I saw the tears being held evidence-based decision-making by our the Village of New Denver to enact a on some important issues. First, I do not Julius Strauss back by the trustees in Meadow Creek provincial and federal governments. tree height bylaw when, in fact, this believe that killing a grizzly bear in self- Meadow Creek Thursday evening. Let’s not forget, “A HPV infections are spontaneously was a suggestion I offered at a public defence is wrong. I am not sentimental society, a nation, is judged on the basis cleared by our immune systems input meeting but have not pursued about bears. If a bear is a threat to Protect of how it treats its weakest members, within two years in 90% of infections. due to general local disapproval. somebody’s life, it should be shot. Nor the last, the least, the littlest.” It’s our The durability of protection from Robin’s letter, however, presented a do I believe that hunting for food is education job to advocate for those who cannot This fall our Education Minister the recommended set of three HPV comprehensive study of the response wrong. I am not a vegetarian and have no advocate for themselves. Tell the assured us that our “most vulnerable vaccinations is unknown and may be as of trees to topping and he concluded issue with people who want to put half a government to keep its promise to our students” would be taken care of. Today short as 2-5 years. Since HPV vaccine the letter by urging people to avoid this deer in the freezer to feed their families. children to put them first. I feel angry and frustrated about cuts currently costs more than all other disastrous approach. The problem I have is with the notion Add your voice to the request for the to education and the impact on the childhood vaccines put together, a cost/ Now, I’m not certified or anything that killing an animal for fun or sport is government to fund our extra students children in my community, especially benefit analysis in our over-burdened of the sort, but I base my statements on somehow acceptable in this day and age. on a per student basis in School District the “most vulnerable.” public health care system falls short the experiences I’ve had in 33 years of The BC Wildlife Federation seeks #8 and before December 2009. Request On Sepember 24 there was a for the HPV vaccine because 90% of owning two acreages and two village to imply that those of us against grizzly that students with special needs get an meeting at Jewett Elementary in infections are naturally gone within properties, which were well treed with hunting in the province (79 percent adequate amount of support through Meadow Creek. The purpose was two years. a variety of species in various states of according to the last poll) are somehow Education Assistants. Request that the to solve a $100,000 problem due to Canadian children and their parents, neglect and stages of growth. I’ve had secretly trying to bring a whole array HST be eliminated. Ask permission for “funding protection” and an unexpected with nurses, are being asked to make great success over the years in shaping of lifestyle changes to the interior. In a school boards to run a deficit budget 117 new students to our district. decisions regarding the HPV vaccine and guiding the growth of trees, and recent column written by the president which is now legal for the government “Funding protection” intended to help without full knowledge of the necessity also in effectively limiting the height of the BC Wildlife Federation, the to do. Ask the politicians to take a 2% districts with declining enrolment has and consequences of being vaccinated of trees with regards to my needs and accusation was made that somehow cut in salaries across the board or at created a crippling funding cap for us. now. What is the cost of exposing women the tree’s welfare. I grew up in Toronto people like me are trying to stop all least stop giving themselves raises. Besides not funding new students, it and girls to a fast-tracked and perhaps and appreciate the beauty of well-kept hunting and fishing. Nothing could be Request that they cancel any further doesn’t take into consideration added inadequately tested HPV vaccine that domestic and deciduous trees. further from the truth. I fish. Many of the IOC parties where expensive wine and costs such as the HST and increased may have negative unintended side- Anyhow, I don’t want to drone local residents who oppose the grizzly champagne are consumed on taxpayers’ fuel taxes. The heartfelt pleas of Jewett effects on our young female population? on here. I’ve sawn and hacked large hunt with me hunt for food. It is the dollars. Ask the government to return parents were heard and a decision was The cost is higher than the benefits of limbs and tops off dozens of trees and trophy hunt that offends. the gaming funds to PACs so they can made to not allow the cuts to be bourne a vaccine that protects against a virus can look back to see healthy functional Another accusation is that as an eco- continue to contribute to their schools by six or seven nine-year-olds. that 90% of the time is cleared from the results that don’t impede views and tourism operator I am somehow getting in the ways they have for years. Also cut was the ‘Annual Facilities body naturally. Governments and health don’t block sun into yards or gardens. a free ride from the government. At a Contact Hon. Margaret Grant’ meaning nine full-time professionals should not conflate the risk At the New Denver Marina I’ve topped recent conference attended by several MacDiarmid, PO Box 9045 Stn tradespeople were laid off, leaving of HPV infection and cervical cancer. numerous small fir trees to encourage Ministry of Environment officials, one Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 9E2 five to cover all 23 schools spanning We won’t know if this vaccine prevents lush lateral growth for wind calming implied just such an accusation. Telephone: 250 387-1977; Fax: 250 from Yahk, to Meadow Creek to cervical cancer for years to come, and effect. Several years back the local This is incorrect. A recent study 387-3200. Winlaw and the Slocan Valley. Four there are more questions raised by the TV Society hired a guy to top the big estimates that 30 percent of all income Laura Watt to mow the fields, plow the snow, corporate funded research than there are cottonwood in the adjacent marina lot from bear-viewing operations goes to the Kaslo change the ballasts, repair the furnaces, answered by it. to restore signal strength and that tree government in taxes. service the computers, check the fire For Sally Lamare Coupled with the lack of independent is just fine, and still not tall. Along our Even from our tiny, struggling alarms systems and safety check the I found myself at the garlic research, the prudent nurse with the highways are countless examples of operation, that’s tens of thousands playgrounds. Principals, teachers and festival when I heard the sad news aforementioned knowledge would topped trees under powerlines that are of dollars a year going straight into volunteers will be taking up the slack of Barry’s passing the night before. be compelled to recommend the best healthy and fine and much less likely Victoria’s coffers. Next year the number as much as possible so make sure you All of a sudden the intensity public health policy is to err on the side now to conflict with powerlines. Or will increase with the introduction of say thank you when you see them and seemingly empty noise seemed of caution, which is consistent with blow over in storms either. I’m sure HST. I would love it if that money went unplugging toilets and salting icy all wrong – not the place to honour the CRNBC Professional Standards the tree population of New Denver out- to the Ministry of Environment, which is sidewalks. such news. (Standard 1). Through our Professional numbers humans by at least 10 to one, broadly responsible for the policies that Education Assistants and people I took myself to the beach at the Standards, we regulate our practice in and they grow way faster than we do. affect us. But they go to general revenue. who work with students with special end of town, amazed to find no one the public interest, and the policies of In closing, I guess there are two And there is absolutely nothing we can needs are few and far between this there at all. Perfect to quietly hold employers or other organizations should points that could be pondered. One do about that. September. Ask your local school both Barry and Sally in my heart. I not override our primary accountability is that I support the efforts that make On the issue of income. We have not how many they have compared to put these stones together for Barry’s for our own actions. our village functional, enjoyable and made a profit. In fact we have invested previous years. The solution from passing. For me it served as a prayer, Media advertising and corporate- safe for average folks. An established large amounts of money we brought the ministry is something called meditation time. funded research may influence our community should provide some relief with us. And we spend almost all our ‘differentiated learning,’ meaning Rabi’a decisions, but critical thinking and from the wilds that surround us on all revenue locally. teachers are expected to plan and Winlaw independent examination of corporate- sides and the fact that we live in a valley We are great supporters of Meadow funded research records demand that rich with forest and fauna doesn’t Creek store. What we can’t buy there, nurses no longer sit on the fence. We are mean that we need or want these same we buy in Kaslo or Nelson. In effect directed by our Professional Standards, features affecting our daily pursuits. our tiny business is bringing upwards of when in professional settings, to back up The other point, more importantly, $150,000 a year into this community and the recommendations we give to others is that all these lofty letters to the poor the surrounding area. with the complete facts. That includes the editor of The Valley Voice should only And we are taking nothing away. facts that do not match our own opinions, be regarded as locals venting hot air. I We are not killing animals. We are not and facts that do not match the objectives don’t hesitate to say what I think, and harming the environment and we are of the sponsoring industry. no one else should either. Letters to providing local work. To provide a complete picture newspapers don’t change the course of A couple of trips a year to Calgary I recommend studying the HPV history really all that much. All people’s would save us a small fortune but we literature of the Canadian Women’s opinions are of some value, certified or eschew that economy in an effort to help Health Network (www.cwhn.ca) or the not, qualified or not, highly educated or promote the local area and its businesses. National Vaccine Information Center not. All stories have two sides or more And we do this because we love the place (www.nvic.org) or Judicial Watch (www. and, whether they change decisions or we live and we believe in its future. judicialwatch.org). merely entertain the reader, life goes Finally the accusation that I hear Kirstin Olsen, RN (nonpracticing), on as ever. the most: that I am a foreigner. That I BScN (honors) Peter Roulston shouldn’t be telling Canadians how to Slocan Park New Denver live. It’s true. I am a recent immigrant. I 6 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice October 7, 2009 Creative minds wanted for Arrow Lakes tourism projects by Jan McMurray “We’re gearing up to do three promotional publications and on the area and a new community portal “We just need to know what talent If you are interested in working projects that were identified as web,” says McLeod. Photos are to be and tourism website. McLeod says is out there.” on some exciting tourism projects high priority in the tourism plan,” sent to [email protected] by October the target date to complete these is The projects are expected to get for the Arrow Lakes region as a explained Beth McLeod, Nakusp’s 16 at 2 pm. March 15, 2010. Anyone interested underway in early November. writer, editor, graphic designer, Community Projects Co-ordinator. Due to budget restrictions this year, in working on these projects is asked The NADB has a Tourism photographer, publisher or webmaster, The first project is to put together the image bank will be established to submit a description of their Advisory Committee with the Nakusp and Area Development an image bank. “We’re looking for largely with donated photos from qualifications and relevant work representatives from the Village Board (NADB) wants to hear from some nice photos of the Nakusp amateurs or professionals, with the experience in the last two years, plus of Nakusp, RDCK Area K, the you by October 16 at 2 pm. and Arrow Lakes region for use in photographers getting credit, and also three references, to Beth McLeod Chamber of Commerce and reps a chance to win a prize valued at $100 at [email protected] or Box 15, from the tourism industry. People FREE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE in a random draw. Three prizes will be Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0. The deadline are encouraged to contact their TRAINING OPPORTUNITY awarded in the October 16 draw at 4 is October 16 at 2 pm. representative to provide input to pm at the Visitor InfoCentre. “We’d like to hire as locally the committee. Check www.NADB. October 16-18 at The Bonnington in Nakusp The other two projects are a as possible based on the calibre of ca for Tourism Advisory Committee visitor guide to the Arrow Lakes products required,” says McLeod. members and initiatives. Friday evening 4:00 pm information session is open to the public ( dinner included) Small is beautiful, Ecozy Microhomes has solutions submitted 4 pm in Slocan (1012 Slocan Street). and actually see, touch and walk around Workshop days are Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 4pm, A new valley business has come One of the first Ecozys will be on site in it. This is a valley business, and we with lunch included on these days up with a cozy response to current for viewing, as well as information on want local residents to get a hands-on housing, ecological, environmental and a variety of other designs. impression of what we are up to. We Restorative Justice principles focus on repairing the harm economic concerns. Asked what they hope to offer with are really excited about providing done when an offence occurs. The facilitator training course Ecozy Microhomes Ltd. is this upcoming open house, Ecozy co- affordable, and aesthetically pleasing presents the knowledge and information necessary to lead designing and building small owner Stephan Martineau says, “It is living spaces, both locally and beyond, victim-offender healing forums and also skills valuable for work, comfortable homes, fully finished and one thing to hear and read about a new with our microhomes.” volunteer and daily life experiences. This training session is ready to be delivered. The microhomes local business – it is another to be able For more info contact Ecozy at useful to parents, teachers and anyone who works with people have a wide variety of uses, including to step into one of the first little homes 250-355-2206 or email [email protected]. and/or wants to improve interpersonal relationships. first homes, country cottages, studios, or guest cabins. They are beautiful and Hills girl on national green kids team Registration is required by October 10 for catered meal cost-efficient. Young environmental activist Annie so they can make real changes happen. Collins of Hills is on the move again. “At my school I created a planning. Call Carol at 250-358-2125 or email [email protected] And now you can come have a look for yourself at Ecozy’s first open house, She flew to Toronto last week to become sustainability club, initiated planting a Saturday, October 10, from 10 am to part of the ‘Sunlight Green Clean Kids’ tree for every student, and started Nakusp group. Collins was one of 10 Canadian becoming a Fair Trade Town (helping kids, aged 13 and under, chosen to be developing countries’ environments on the team. by buying their Fair Trade products). The contest, which required an I did this by getting other students, essay to enter, offers kids a $2,000 administration, the maintenance honorarium and “the chance to share department, and the community their thoughts about the environment involved. I’m also helping others start with other Canadians.” a school garden, a school store selling Sharing her thoughts has been ethical products, and making bike racks no problem for Collins, who helped to encourage students to cycle.” create a sustainability club at Nakusp Secondary that persuaded the Village to become a Fair Trade Town, and is helping to organize an international youth conference on the environment. Here is the essay Collins submitted to the contest: “My passion is inspiring children to make a real difference. I’m helping organize an international conference on the environment for kids. I have been giving presentations to students across Canada inspiring them with what other kids are doing for the environment, getting them to talk about their concerns, Reduced to sell! $269,000 and helping them get started with ideas of Annie Collins of Hills has joined the ways to work with other kids and adults Sunlight Green Clean Kids group. Restorative justice workshop offered in Nakusp submitted effective methods of working with Interested in a better way to deal children and youth to demonstrate ways with young offenders, one that aims to of resolving conflict. turn them around and repair the harm During this weekend training event, they’ve done, rather than just punish participants will learn about processes them? A Restorative Justice Principles and protocols that allow the victim and workshop led by Kay Medland, from perpetrator to resolve their differences Victim Services in Trail, will be held and repair the harm done. This is your October 16-18 at the Bonnington Centre opportunity to understand the process in Nakusp. and learn techniques to share with Friday evening, which is open to the children and adults in your life. Please public, will be an information session register by Saturday, October 10 as meals with time for questions. will be catered. Restorative justice forums are an Contact Carol at 250-358-2125 or RCMP-sanctioned method of alternate [email protected]. measures in dealing with young This free event is sponsored by the offenders. These principles demonstrate Kootenay Restorative Justice Group. Parents invited to Mt Sentinel open house submitted principal, and teachers will be on hand Mt Sentinel Secondary School is to answer questions. Snacks will be holding a Parent Teacher Open House available. Visit the newly updated school on October 8 between 5 and 7 pm. website at www.msss.sd8.bc.ca or call All parents of grades 7-12 students are 250-359-7219 for more information. invited to attend. Come ‘yack and snack’ with your child’s Glenn Campbell, in his new role as teachers. October 7, 2009 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 7 New Denver council, September 22: Contract awarded for Village office renovation by Michael Dorsey Public Affairs committee to assess Silverton, Slocan and Area H North Hall. Administration was asked to United Church, St, Anthony’s • The meeting was chaired by and report back to council. and is being organized by Kris contact O’Donnell for clarification Catholic Church, and St. Stephen’s Councillor Murphy as acting mayor, • Councillor Bunka will attend Nichols, Manager of Community and information on the intent of the Anglican Church from taxation. in the absence of Mayor Wright, the Columbia Basin Trust workshop Transition (Ministry of Community benefit and what proposed upgrades • Council approved a who was attending a special event in on Communities Adapting to Climate Services). would be addressed. Development Variance application Centennial Park involving the 6/10 Change on October 14. • A request to waive the Knox • Bylaw No. 637, 2009, to allow for space for the Village Centennial of the First Lady Wright • Councillors Campbell and Hall rental fee from resident Susie concerning closing a portion of 10th office renovation project, as no in a celebration with hot dogs. Murphy will attend sessions on a O’Donnell was received. O’Donnell Ave, was adopted. objections from interested parties • Administration reported subregional strategy for community would like to use the hall to rehearse • Bylaw No. 639, 2009 (tax were received. receiving three responses to the sustainability. This project includes for a band performance at the exemption) was given three readings. • Accounts Payable of $60,639.07 tenders for the Village office the Villages of New Denver, November 29 benefit for Bosun The bylaw exempts Turner Memorial were approved. renovation project: Mountain Gate Projects ($358,000), Vector Consultants hired for New Denver’s Sustainable Community Plan Projects ($600,000), and C and D by Jan McMurray will identify sources of funding and of resilience.’ He said the word measure success and failure.” They Enterprises ($398,095.62). Council The Village of New Denver has human resources needed to carry out “sustainable” was “a watered down will be used throughout the planning, moved to award the tender to C hired a team of three young men to the proposed actions. term these days,” so the indicators and could be used by the Village in and D Enterprises (Laurie Hicks), complete a Sustainable Community Stowell explained that the first will help to keep the plan focused. the future. and then ratified a resolution for Plan for the village. phase would also include defining He said the indicators are a “test The cost of developing the plan the expenditure of an additional Craig Stowell of Have Blue the word “sustainable” as well as of sustainability” and “a way to is covered by gas tax grant funding. $50,000 from Capital Reserves for Consulting out of Winlaw and Fraser coming up with a list of ‘indicators the project. Blyth and Chris Selvig of Endemic • Council moved to support Mountain Design out of Revelstoke CORRECTION the Restorative Justice Program’s have collaborated to do the project. In our last New Denver council submission to UBCM, requesting Stowell is an engineer and Blyth and report, we erroneously stated that that the provincial government Selvig are community planners. Peter Roulston had donated a sign to implement long-term funding sources “We’re very excited about this the New Denver Reading Centre. In for the program. Administration was project,” said Stowell. “We see self- fact, he donated a bike rack. directed to write a letter of support. reliance as the cutting edge of where • Councillor Greensword towns have to be thinking. This will Smokey Creek Salvage reported on the Regional Hospital be a longer term future vision for 24 HR TOWING Board meeting, where a request New & Used Auto Parts, Back Hoe Work, New Denver.” Selvig added, “This is Certified Welding & Repairs, Vehicle Removal from Trail Hospital for $100,000 to a town that is likely to move forward WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS support the $800,000 helipad and in this direction – there are a lot of 359-7815 ; 1-877-376-6539 associated upgrade was granted. forward thinking people here.” 3453 YEATMAN RD, SOUTH SLOCAN • Public Works reported that the Although all local governments installation of the water reservoir are required to have a Sustainable is on target for mid- October. The Community Plan in order to continue Heritage Advisory Committee is receiving gas tax funding from setting up meeting times with the the government, Stowell says the Kyowakai Society, further to the team wants to create a plan that is society’s request for a partnership practical, proactive and functional. with the Village to operate the Nikkei The project will have three Internment Memorial Centre. Bunka phases, with a public meeting will report to council when these probably in mid January and the final meeting dates times are set. report delivered on April 15, 2010. • A letter from New Denver Stowell explained that the first resident Sabrina George asking phase was to review a number council to address the issues of of reports that have already been cell phone service, a ‘butt out’ done for the Village, and to identify policy, West Nile Virus, and the their successes as well as their removal of trees and underbrush shortcomings. This will help guide in front of homes on Bellevue the team in the development of the between 7th and 9th was discussed plan. They hope to finish this phase at length. Acting Mayor Murphy by the end of October. asked Councillor Bunka to draft a The second phase is public letter of response and bring it to the consultation. This will include one next regular meeting. A letter from public meeting and interviews with Eli Carpenter was also received and key stakeholders in the community. council commented that this was a The third phase is the writing positive take on the progress made of the Sustainability Plan, which by residents, support systems and will include the findings from the mayor and council to improve the review of past reports, the feedback services, facilities, community spirit from the public consultation, and and the appearance of the village to will suggest future actions. The plan residents and visitors alike. • A letter from Valerie Piercy- Wilson regarding unauthorized camping at the end of 2nd Street, impacting the public street as well as residents, was forwarded to the WANTED TO BUY: CEDAR AND PINE POLES John Shantz • 250-308-7941 (cell) Please contact: Gorman Brothers Lumber Ltd. 250-547-9296 8 KASLO & DISTRICT The Valley Voice October 7, 2009 Long-term planning for Kaslo community forest underway by Jan McMurray project. The committee was successful Brenton, John Cathro, Paddy Flanagan, a 10-year strategy to guide five-year the way to achieving the mission, and The Kaslo and District Community with their application to the Columbia Sean Kubara, Ross Lake, Ian McKinnon, management plans, based on 50-year will develop two to four possible future Forest Society is formulating a long-term Basin Trust’s new State of the Basin Randy Morse, Maureen Pritchard and future scenarios. The KDCFS mission scenarios. The most likely scenario will strategy for its forestry operations. program, and hired Laurie Moss and Bill Wells. statement has six objectives, such as be chosen with help from the public at a Steve Anderson, KDCFS board Romella Glorioso to lead the planning Moss and Glorioso use a planning “assist the economic, ecological and meeting in mid January. member, explained that he and process. Moss and Glorioso are a methodology called ‘strategic planning.’ social sustainability of the community” Then the team will come together community forest manager Rainer husband/wife consultant team with Moss has been actively using this and “provide economic opportunities for and formulate the long-term strategy, Muenter brought the idea of a long- extensive experience in community planning method for 25 years and has the community, including but not limited which will be presented at the AGM, term plan to the board. “I think it is planning worldwide. They have recently used it in projects all over the world. to innovative and value-added activities.” probably in April. Information about irresponsible to manage forests with a moved to Kaslo. He says that it is quite different from With the mission statement the process is posted on the KDCFS one- to two-year future view when it The KDCFS board then put together traditional planning, mainly because formulated, the team identified key website, and Moss says the team is takes 80 to 100 years to grow a forest a team of 13 volunteer community it brings in an analysis of outside factors in the external environment that looking forward to getting feedback – so it should be a long-term view,” he members with a wide range of expertise. influences. are likely opportunities or threats to from the public. Anderson added, “We said. “A long-term plan will give our This team is now going through a In describing the process, Anderson achieving the mission. invite anyone to come to our meetings foresters some guiding principles, which strategic planning process with Moss said, “It involves thinking about what The team is now separating into and share their thoughts even if they are is something they have clearly asked for. and Glorioso to formulate the long-term the future might bring and what impact two groups. One group will look at the not members of the society. We want They want more of a sense of where plan. The team includes three KDCFS that may have on our forestry planning.” capacity (strengths and weaknesses) of people to understand that we want the we’re going down the road.” board members (Steve Anderson, Moss explained that strategic the Kaslo and District Community Forest plan to serve the whole community, not The board agreed that a long-term Tom Duchastel and Dick Martin), two planning starts with a very specific Society to achieve the mission statement. just KDCFS members. The plan should plan was a good idea, and formed a community forest managers (Rainer mission statement. The mission statement The other group will look further into the be designed with people from Ainsworth committee to look for funding for the Muenter and Richard Marchand), Mat in the KDCFS project is to come up with opportunities and threats that exist on north in mind.” Periwinkle daycare program aims for January start-up date by Jan McMurray They also looked into leasing a building, Barrett also reported that some Early our area was lucky to have the Columbia am, and Thursday 1:30 pm-4:30 pm. This year’s programs for small but then entered into discussions Childhood Education courses would be Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL). At Jewett School in Meadow Creek, children in Kaslo were outlined at a with Periwinkle Preschool, which is available through Selkirk College in Szuta works for CBAL, which can retain the program will happen on Tuesdays meeting of the Kaslo Early Childhood administered by the Kootenay Lake Kaslo. She said an orientation session their employees and “can weather this and Thursdays 8:45 am -11:45 am. On Coalition on September 28. Independent School Society (KLISS). for anyone interested in taking the course glitch,” she said, where many places in the fourth Tuesday of the month, the Debra Barrett reported that a full- The two groups decided to amalgamate. had been set up for October 9, 1-3 pm. the province were much worse off. She pregnancy outreach program will also time daycare for 3- to 5-year-olds at The Kaslo Childcare Centre Society Barb Szuta, Literacy Coordinator, said all of Kaslo’s literacy programs were be offered at Jewett. In Kaslo, at the Periwinkle was in the works, with the will dissolve and the daycare will be reported that although the Books for intact, including Mother Goose, Children Strong Start classroom at JVH, other goal of a January opening. The plan administered by KLISS, which is a Babies program was scrapped when Succeeding, Families Behind Books and programs that will be offered include is for the usual Periwinkle program non-profit society with charitable status. the funding to libraries was cut, Kaslo Family Literacy Week activities. Nobody’s Perfect, Mother Goose, to take place in the morning, with the Barrett said they had put out a call for has enough books to keep the program Sarah Evans reported on what was parenting speakers and the pregnancy afternoon program meeting the needs an Early Childhood Educator to run the going for two more years “because the happening at the Strong Start Centres at outreach program. Jane Ballantyne of the children who stay for the full day. daycare program. Some work parties library gave us so many books.” She said both JV Humphries and Jewett School. from North Kootenay Lake Community Barrett said the Kaslo Childcare had been organized to spruce up the she would try to find funding to keep the Everything had been moved from the Services explained that NKLCSS got the Centre Society had been very active building, and the group plans to expand program going beyond that. Family Centre on Front Street up to the contract to run the Strong Start programs. all summer trying to find a location for the space by glassing in the front porch Szuta also reported that the Regional school. The Strong Start drop-in program “We ran the Family Centre, so when the a daycare program. They came to the and building an addition onto the back Literacy Coordinator positions, including for children 0-6 with their caregivers is contract at the school came up, we saw conclusion that using a school classroom of the building. The group is waiting to Margaret Sutherland’s, were scrapped happening in Kaslo on Monday 8:45 it as an opportunity. The program now for the program was not viable this year. hear on two funding applications. and will be gone by December. She said am-11:45 am, Wednesday 8:45 am-11:45 has stable funding,” she said. Vote online to send Kaslo kid to college by Jan McMurray people have been giving in Kaslo is struggle to get by – so it would be nice another round of voting will take place scholarships that include everything Once again, Kaslo and the whole really great.” to work in the community building an from October 23 to November 6 to help from tuition, to transportation, to region is being called upon to show its Graham is married to a woman economic structure.” Currently, the the judges determine the winners. pocket money. He is a huge advocate of community spirit in an online voting from Columbia, and would like to couple lives a portion of the year in The man behind the contest, Dean education and BC – he thinks BC is the spree. This time, it’s to send a young man study business administration so they Canada and a portion of the year in Duperron, is a former street kid who best place to live, play, work and learn. from Kaslo to business college. can move to Columbia for a few years Columbia. Graham acknowledges that turned his life around to be become a After living on the streets, Dean knows Graham Anderson is in the running and help with economic development post-secondary education would be a big successful CEO. As president of Class first hand how difficult it is to attend to win one of ten $100,000 scholarships in that country. “My wife is from a help to him in both countries. Act Canada and Sprott-Shaw College, school while trying to pay for food and to any Sprott-Shaw College in BC. He poor community – a lot of people there If Graham makes it to the top 20, Dean is giving away ten $100,000 transportation on a part-time job. entered the ‘Class Act Canada’ contest by submitting a one-minute video on what he would do with the scholarship. Kaslo library seeks more support from taxation by Jan McMurray many more hours than they get paid for. been cut, such as ‘Every school child a committee should decide to write a letter He made the top 100, and voting for Kaslo and District Public Library Councillor Hewat wanted to know card,’ the technological grant, and the of support to the RDCK to increase the the top 20 is happening right now, until representatives were met with a how the provincial funding cut to touring BC authors grant. rate. Council agreed. October 16 at 9:30 am. Go to http:// supportive response from council when libraries was affecting Kaslo. Brandwick CAO Sawyer explained that the Mayor Lay thanked the library reps classactcanada.com/classact?Graham_ they asked for a hike in taxes to support said the library would be getting 76%- library is funded jointly by the Village for an excellent presentation. He said [email protected] to watch the video and the library service. 78% of its regular provincial funding. and defined Area D through an RDCK he thought the community was very vote for Graham. You can vote ten times Stafford Brandwick and two other Kelemen said this meant a loss of only bylaw. She recommended that council appreciative of the library, and would every 24 hours. library board members, and librarian Eva about $500 this year, and that the bigger refer the request to the Municipal seriously consider a tax increase to “Thank you to everyone who has Kelemen made a presentation to council impact was the several programs that had Services Committee, and that the support it. already voted,” said Graham. “The help at the September 22 council meeting. Real Estate in Kaslo and They requested that the tax rate for the Fundraising gala at the Langham, October 17 North Kootenay Lake library service be increased in 2010 from submitted Here’s a snapshot of what you can Tickets are $20, available at Sunny- The Langham Cultural Centre in expect for your $20. There will be a side Naturals or at the door. For more www.century21kaslo.com 8.5 cents/$1,000 of assessed property value to 10 cents/$1,000, and that there Kaslo is holding a fundraising gala musician on each floor of the Langham info please visit the recently revamped [email protected] be regular increases over the next five October 17. The third annual Art in serenading you as you stroll throughout webpage at www.thelangham.ca. 250-505-4722 years to catch up with other libraries. Action offers wine and cheese, music, the building watching several artists Century21 Mountainview Realty Ltd. Little Miss Higgins at Brandwick provided council with dancing and artists in action. Fancy and create and complete their works of art the Langham the tax rates for other libraries in the formal dress are encouraged for this before your very eyes. The artists have submitted Thank you Kootenays, which show that the average night of sophisticated fun, which begins a time limit of one and a half hours to Being such big fans of each rate is 16 cents/$1,000. He also presented at 7 pm. get their masterpieces ready for the art other’s shows it was no surprise Valley Voice statistics showing that the wages offered With very little funding, the auction which will take place at 8:30 when Saskatchewan-based artist Little The only newspaper that to staff at Kaslo’s library are well below Langham manages to exhibit art in two pm in the theatre. You will have the Miss Higgins and San Diego’s Steve tells us what is going on in average. galleries, bring a variety of musicians opportunity to bid on your favourite Poltz decided to join forces for what the Kaslo area. The only He said that circulation has increased and performers to the theatre for your pieces at that time. promises to be an unforgettable double newspaper that gives us a by more than 20% in the last three years, entertainment pleasure, and offer studio There will be fine wine to sip, bill at the Langham in Kaslo October chance to say what we think and the library has added several new and office rental space at affordable rates. savoury snacks created by Chef Thomas 9. Planting seeds of a new sound about it, free of charge, in services since 2006, such as interlibrary It also maintains the Japanese Canadian from the Kaslo Hotel to nibble, music with harvested roots of old-style folk, Voices from the Valleys. loans, BC OneCard (usable at all BC Museum, which shares an important to dance to in the main gallery, and a country, blues and rock-n-roll, these Paid advertisement by Jane Lynch libraries), an automated lending system piece of Kaslo’s history which might festive and creative vibe throughout the two artists have been cutting up the in support of the Valley Voice and a website. He said that staff puts in otherwise be forgotten. entire building. continent with their music. October 7, 2009 The Valley Voice SLOCAN VALLEY 9 Affordable housing initiative underway in Slocan Valley by Dan Spring sentiment. “I’d like to see the project complex care,’ which refers to housing Slocan Valley mostly because prices here with smaller houses, for both seniors and Young, low-income families and end up with more low-cost housing for which includes health services. The are more affordable than in Nelson and young families. A second task will be seniors who need a high degree of seniors and families. Whether it is run government now typically provides such land is more available. Meanwhile, said identifying and assessing specific parcels assistance for day-to-day living may by the housing society or a co-op is not funding only in cities. Murphy, the inventory of rental housing of land that would be appropriate sites for find it increasingly difficult to live so crucial as there just being another “There won’t be aging in place for in the Slocan Valley has dropped by an affordable housing project. in the Slocan Valley, according to a option.” According to Derek Murphy, many rural residents,” he said. “Older 20 percent because people who owned Groups or individuals who want report tabled at the annual general who was hired by the Building Planning [rural] communities won’t get the rental houses here saw an opportunity to contribute or coordinate with the meeting of the Slocan Valley Seniors’ Committee to research, write and present funding they require to support their to sell and make a profit. The result is SV HOME initiative are encouraged to Housing Society. The meeting took place the report, there are currently only ten more fragile elderly residents, and it isn’t a growing financial burden on young contact Derek Murphy at 250-226-7182. September 22 at the Passmore Lodge, affordable housing units from Slocan being talked about politically ... older families looking for a home. If you need which was built by the Slocan Valley City south to the Playmor Junction. The people will begin to move away from While major housing challenges Seniors’ Housing Society 11 years ago. ten units were built for seniors as part rural areas around the age of 75 when exist and government programs are FURNACE &/or At the time, community members, the of the same initiative by the society that they will need more care.” not available to help, the Slocan Valley STOVE OIL government and corporations stepped built the Passmore Lodge. Low-income families are also facing Seniors’ Housing Society remains you can order from us! in to make the dream of a Slocan Valley Murphy brought attention to the housing difficulties in the Slocan Valley optimistic and committed to developing Genelle Petroleum seniors’ home a reality. increasing difficulty of providing what area, Murphy said. “Most rural areas initiatives that could be undertaken is now a branch of the The report was the result of the is known as ‘independent living’ units are not attracting young people, but the in the Slocan Valley. Their upcoming Slocan Valley Co-op society’s determination to examine for seniors in rural areas. ‘Independent southern Slocan Valley is. The dynamic tasks include developing scenarios in To order, call opportunities to provide yet more living’ refers to scenarios like that found is that as you head north [in the Slocan which local groups and individuals can 250-693-2313 affordable housing in the Slocan at the Passmore Lodge, which provides Valley] the average age increases, develop affordable housing regardless (Genelle) Valley. They call their latest project the homes for seniors who don’t require to the degree that the average age in of government support. There has been 250-226-7433 ‘Slocan Valley Housing Opportunities extra care in making meals, accessing New Denver is ten years older than the particular interest in providing small lots (Slocan Park) Measurement Evaluation’ or ‘SV transportation, or for health reasons. south end of the Valley. We are losing HOME’ initiative, and although the Murphy revealed that the government population in the northern part, and focus is on seniors’ housing, the society no longer has a program to fund these gaining population in terms of younger is open to working with diverse groups. kinds of projects. families in the south, where population Monday - Saturday Sunday Sally Mackenzie, who leads the Furthermore, he said, in rural is stable.” 8:30 - 3 pm Closed Building Planning Committee of the areas, the government is unlikely to Murphy’s research shows that this society, summarized the society’s provide funding for ‘assisted living or younger demographic is moving into the Silverton campground to get new washroom facility by Jan McMurray Design drawings are being done so in with the environment,” said Everett. Silverton’s campground will have that a building permit can be obtained “We wanted to provide a new washroom / shower / laundry and the foundation poured this fall. employment over the winter,” he building by next year’s camping The plan is to incorporate the said. “This will provide additional season, thanks to a $99,000 grant from existing washroom into the new employment for both Village staff and the federal Community Adjustment facility, which will include a handicap outside contractors.” Fund. accessible washroom, a baby change Everett said he hoped the upgrade VILLAGE OF Mayor Everett said that the table, laundry facilities, and a covered would increase the revenue-generating community has been wanting this outdoor washing up area. There will capacity of the campground, which is NEW DENVER upgrade for some time now. “We’re be hot water, where there is only cold the only Village property that currently very excited – it’s been a long time water now. The building will be of makes money for the municipality. “It’s coming,” he said. post and beam construction, “so it fits a big bonus for the campground.” NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING More funding needed to complete rail trail washout fix HOW “AGE - FRIENDLY” IS NEW DENVER? by Jan McMurray work when they received funding from equipment, the culvert and about 30 You are invited to attend a PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING The Slocan Valley Rail Trail the Job Opportunities Program. loads of riprap. However, they need 60- to kick-off New Denver’s “age-friendly” assessment. With 2/3 washout fix project is short of funding. “Our permit to work alongside the 70 more loads of riprap to finish the job. of our residents currently over 45 years, and almost 1/3 over Rory Lindsay from the Rail Trail river expires October 31 so there is not Lindsay said both the Columbia 65, this assessment provides New Denver with an opportunity Society explained that they had raised a big window there. It has to be done by Basin Trust and Columbia Power to identify key priorities for enhancing the quality of life for our most of the funds for the project, and high water next spring, and it can’t be Corporation had been contacted and the seniors over the coming years. went ahead because all indications were done during the winter, so we need to society was hopeful that one of these that the rest of the funds would come finish it off,” he said. organizations would come through for Come learn about the assessment process, the age-friendly forward. He said they had to start the They have the money for wages, them in this difficult situation. communities program, and how your ideas and participation can contribute to a meaningful assessment.

Age-friendly community assessment for New Denver underway th submitted age-friendly communities program, next two months and in the ongoing Date: October 15 , 2009 Seniors and soon-to-be seniors are which is based on the World Health implementation of recommendations. Location: Knox Hall the predominant age group in New Organization’s Age-friendly Cities “Most, if not all of us have ideas of Time: 7 pm – 8:30 pm Denver according to Statistics Canada. checklist, and the Age-friendly Rural how to support the well-being of our 29% of New Denver’s population is and Remote Communities Guide. seniors and as a community, we have over 65 years of age and another 39% Information on what other BC an opportunity to put structure to these between the ages of 45 and 64. With communities have done or are doing ideas. Just imagine,” she suggests, “if this in mind, the Village of New Denver will also be presented. An advisory New Denver becomes the most age- applied for and has received a grant committee comprising one councillor friendly community in the province! through the Union of British Columbia and three residents will be established What would that look like?!” Municipalities Seniors’ Housing and to assist with the assessment process and Eat & Drink BC! 2009 Support Initiative program to undertake to guide the long-term implementation Menu at Cedar Creek Cafe an age-friendly community assessment. of any recommendations that council submitted Brenda Dahlie of New Denver has been approves. Residents interested in being Eat & Drink BC!, an event contracted by the Village to carry out the on the committee should contact the organized by the BC Restaurant and assessment. contractor, Brenda Dahlie. A final report Foodservice Association (BCRFA), A public information meeting is with recommendations will be presented aims to promote the consumption of being held on Thursday, October 15, to the public and council in December locally grown and prepared foods. 7-8:30 pm at Knox Hall. Speakers will 2009. Cedar Creek Café in Winlaw is include Mayor Gary Wright, contractor According to Dahlie, this assessment pleased to participate in Eat & Drink Brenda Dahlie, and representative from is a valuable opportunity for seniors to BC with a special seasonal three course the provincial age-friendly communities identify what they value about living meal for $34. While many items on implementation team, Faye White. A in New Denver and what they think Cedar Creek’s main menu are local and second meeting is also being considered is needed to make it even more age- organic, this special Eat BC feature pays for those seniors unable to attend the friendly. “And often, she points out, particular attention to reducing food October 15 meeting. It is tentatively “these needs are often not big ticket items miles while bringing out the best flavours scheduled for October 16 at 10 am at in terms of costs.” of this fall’s harvest. By celebrating the Knox Hall. While the focus is on seniors, relationship between food growers, At the meeting, information will Dahlie encourages residents of all ages distributors, and restaurants, we can re- be provided on the assessment process to attend the meeting and participate circulate 90 cents of every dollar back for New Denver and the provincial in the assessment process over the into the BC economy. 10 VISITOR INFORMATION The Valley Voice October 7, 2009 October 7, 2009 The Valley Voice NAKUSP & THE ARROW LAKES 11 Nakusp council, September 22: Hot spring winter hours set for 1-9 pm by Art Joyce Systems regarding the arena. The ice materials. Treasurer Richard Mahoney from the tourism action committee A motion was passed to write a letter of • Council voted to set winter plant is being connected and should be said about $3,000 is left in the advertising through Councillor Mueller. The Village expectation clarifying that the money is hours at the hot springs for 1-9 pm, making ice by October 7. The electrical budget for the year. At the mayor’s has committed $15,000 to marketing to be used for those purposes. seven days a week, after Administrator plant should be here by September 28. A suggestion, a motion was put forward Nakusp, with money matched by other • Councillor Mueller will attend the Lafleur presented a list of options as per meeting of ice users is being organized, and passed to allocate $500 for bus funds, for a total budget of $40,000. Columbia Basin Watershed workshop business plan recommendations from and ice time will be scheduled to begin sponsorship for the balance of the year. This will be allocated to the Nakusp web to be held at the Nakusp Seniors’ Centre consultant Norm Carruthers. October 19. A free public skate will be • Another late item was received portal, business guide, and image bank. October 17. The first option for cutting costs is offered on October 17 and 18. the one council voted for: eight-hour • A report from Fire Chief Terry Arrow Lakes boat ramps snow removal discussed openings with 10-hour working shifts, Warren noted that the Village has by Jan McMurray September, when, some years, BC Hydro been working with BC Hydro on boat but with two staff working four days received its new ‘fast attack’ fire truck Snow removal from Arrow Lakes draws down the reservoir. The ramps are access in his area for many years and it and only one for the balance of the to replace 30-year-old Engine #3. boat ramps to ensure year-round access to provide access in years of low water was “very frustrating with BC Hydro.” week. The second option was to open New breathing apparatus has also to the reservoir was discussed with during these months. Director Shadrack (Area D) related for six hours seven days a week, while been received and training on the new Pieter Bekker from the Office of the Director Jackman pointed out that his much more positive experience with a third option suggested closing one equipment is being done. Water Comptroller at the September 24 the prime fishing season is in January BC Hydro’s boat ramp in Howser, on day per week. • The True Sport Foundation RDCK board meeting. Bekker told the and February. Duncan Lake north of Kaslo. “I would Mayor Hamling said she spoke to submitted a letter asking council for board that since the snow removal issue Bekker said the Arrow Lakes portion ask that we have some equity here. The Bear Ridge, Cedar Chalets, and other a resolution to join the True Sport was raised at the RDCK board table, of the WUP will be reviewed in 2012, BC Hydro ramp at Howser is plowed. nearby business owners and met with the movement, which aims to foster fair, he had contacted BC Hydro for their and a change to the definition of “prime The Ministry of Transportation ordered Chamber of Commerce for their input. inclusive community sport that is free comments and he was at this meeting to season” could be put forward at that YRB to do that, so I want the same thing The consensus was for the first option – of “cheating, bullying, aggressive hear comments from the directors. time. He also said that comments he had for my colleagues on the Arrow Lakes.” eight hours, from 1 to 9 pm or noon to parental behaviour, and win-at-all-costs Area K Director Paul Peterson said received from BC Hydro were around Shadrack said he was approached 8 pm. Most customers come in during thinking.” Council passed the resolution. he felt that asking BC Hydro how they safety and liability. “When there is ice about the Howser ramp and it was the evening, drop off their belongings • The power generator rented from feel about this was “like the tail wagging build-up to deal with, safety aspects are completed in two years, and yet BC at their accommodations and go to the the RDCK during the last power outage the dog.” He said he called some of the significant as well as liability, so that’s Hydro is still arguing with Director hot springs. isn’t registered with PEP (Provincial people he sat with on the Community something you are up against. We aren’t Zaitsoff about ramps on the lower Arrow “We’re still going to lose money— Emergency Program) and is therefore not Consultative Committee during the too interested in ordering BC Hydro to Lakes seven years later. about $9,000,” the mayor said, “so covered. A motion was passed to write Water Use Planning process, and they do something that is questionable.” “There is winter access on the we’re going to have to work hard to get off the $1,924.37 cost. all recalled that the discussion included Director Zaitsoff, who represents Duncan so I don’t understand why you the community to use the hot springs • A late item added to the agenda winter access to the reservoir. “Access the people of the lower Arrow Lakes don’t have that on the Arrow Lakes,” because if the debt gets too high they’ll was a discussion of the bus sponsored only during the shoulder season is quite communities, told Bekker that they had Shadrack said. lose it.” by Interior Health, which is seeking a turn-around from the discussions we Administrator Lafleur said funding from the Village to add more had year after year,” he said. “Why is BC advertising money is available in the trips to the schedule. Councillor Mueller Hydro putting in new ramps that extend Igloo budget. Councillor Hughes would like said IHA promised to cover operating way down into the lake if they aren’t to see hot springs visitor statistics broken costs and she is opposed to any further going to make that access accessible?” down more for BC and Alberta so that sponsorship. Mayor Hamling said Bekker explained that the “prime Building advertising can be targeted to those parts she was the one who approached IHA recreation season” was referenced in of the provinces where most visitors about adding a second trip, not just for the Water Use Plan (WUP). He said Supplies originate. health-related trips but also for general that physical works, such as building The hot springs manager’s report community use. She suggested the boat ramps, were only considered in noted that the old pool will be destroyed Village could put a billboard on the bus the WUP if they addressed a BC Hydro Inside Sales Person Wanted to prevent vandalism. A security camera in return for sponsorship; public works operational issue. He said the operational instead of fencing will be installed, along can prepare the billboard for the cost of issue on the Arrow Lakes is from May to • Full Time with a lid and padlock over the source. • Hardware Store Experience or Mayor Hamling urged Administrator Lafleur to have public works make this BC Hydro to plant more sedge Construction Knowledge Preferred. a priority to prevent further damage. submitted Plan revegetation program. Apply in Person to Council discussed setting new day In line with community Sedge is a native species that grows rates and ‘late rates’ (equal to a day and recommendations made at the July low to the ground, roughly six inches a half) and decided to raise the day pass Arrow Park meeting, BC Hydro plans in height. The planting crews were Bill Tobey from $12.50 to $14. The late rate will to plant more sedge plants in the scheduled to start work at the end of Igloo Building Supplies not be given before 7 pm and was also East Arrow Park area of the Arrow September/beginning of October. 88 - 3rd Street set at $14. Lakes Reservoir, down from Mole As agreed at the meeting, no shrubs, • Council decided to deal with and Adshead Roads. This will be done willows, cottonwoods, or grass plants Nakusp the properties owned by Columbia under the Columbia River Water Use will be planted. Machinery and Equipment at 517 and 525 3rd Avenue under the nuisance RV ANTIFREEZE $4.39/3.78L bylaw. If the properties are not cleaned up within 60 days, Village crews will do the cleanup and the owner will be billed. If the bill remains unpaid after December 31, it shows up as unpaid taxes. The properties have been the subject of numerous complaints due to an accumulation of garbage and equipment. Administrator Lafleur has written the property owner three times since October 15, 2008 requesting cleanup of the site but this has not been done. The owner is applying for rezoning of the property, currently zoned light industrial, and asking for some latitude. Given the time required to process rezoning applications, Administrator Lafleur said the property needs to be cleaned up in any event. “My concern is that neighbours have been putting up with this for quite a few years and he’s ignored our letters until recently,” said Mayor Hamling. She asked for a resolution to have the property cited under the nuisance bylaw; council passed the motion. Deadline: October 16, 2009 • Administrator Lafleur met with Delterra Engineering and had a conference call with Pace Mechanical Sandra Watt (250) 265-3438 [email protected] 12 AUTUMN CELEBRATIONS The Valley Voice October 7, 2009 ce y jo

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Julia Greenlaw and Katrina Sumrall served ‘stone soup’’ and borscht to a hungry crowd of kids and adults at the Lucerne School’s second annual Harvest Fair held October 2 despite the driving rain. Woodbury Resort holds Rainbow Derby October 10-12 by Jan McMurray and everyone is eligible for a door and other fishermen’s favourites at the Woodbury Resort’s annual prize – and there are tons of them every party. Rainbow Derby is on this weekend, so year, thanks to the generosity of local The entry fee is just $30, and tickets all fishermen looking for an excuse to businesses. are available at Woodbury Resort and get out onto Kootenay Lake on the long The awards party starts at 1 pm at JB’s Restaurant & Pub, as well as at weekend need look no further. on Monday, October 12 on the resort Barren Fly & Tackle in Kaslo. There Cash prizes are awarded to the grounds. Everyone is welcome to come are also outlets on the east shore – the first, second and third place winners, and celebrate with derby participants. Wynndel Store, New Keys Pub and There’s always oysters on the barbecue Bob’s Bar & Grill.

Woodbury Resort & Marina Rainbow Derby October 10th to October 12th First $1500.00 Second $750.00 Tickets on Sale at Third $500.00 Woodbury Resort, Entry Fee $30.00 JB’s Pub, Gill & Gift, Balfour, Barren Fly & Tackle, Kaslo and on the East Shore Awards Party - 1:00 pm, at the Wynndel October 12th Store, New Keys Refreshments • Door Pub, Crawford Bay Prizes Galore & Bob’s Bar & Grill, Riondel October 7, 2009 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 13 Waste not, rot not: fruit project succeeds submitted the need of some residents for assistance how to become involved with the The New Denver/Silverton area with picking, and the desire to reduce Community Fruit Harvesting Project Community Fruit Harvesting Project bear/human conflicts by reducing contact Lillies at 250-358-7225 or has had an outstanding season, says co- potential attractants. The growth of this [email protected]. This year the ordinator Bree Lillies. Local fruit tree project, in just its second year, indicates project was funded through the CBT owners registered 152 trees this year, how important a service it is to our Environmental Initiatives and CBT more than double the number in the 2008 community, and its accomplishments are Community Initiatives programs with season. Volunteers picked an estimated realized by the support of funders and the support from the Villages of New Denver 3,000 lbs of local fruit. hard work by volunteers. and Silverton and Area H. The project was initiated by a few The Community Fruit Harvesting local gardeners who recognized the Project will be an annual ongoing abundance of fruit in our community, program. For further information on

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Kaslo Kaslo Volunteer Fire Department: Back row, L to R: Larry Badry, Patrick Guy, Gerry Shaw, Brian Drezet, Marc Duchesne, Orion Cooper, Richard DeCruyenaere, Phillip Trotter, Bud Garrett. Front row, L to R: Mike Guttensohn, Mohawk Darrell Dertell, Sean Burns, Howard Lake, Sarah Brown, Daryl Laybourne, Pete Tardiff. Missing: Bernie Eckstein, Forrest Collier, Travis Eidick, Ben Lang, Tracy Tait, Cory Laybourne. would like to THANK YOU for your commitment to our community. 405 - 4th Street Kaslo

Congratulations Thank you to our to our local wonderful firefighters on a firefighters! job well done! 419 Front Street Kaslo 353-2955

Thank you to Mike Guttensohn and the other brave men and women of our local volunteer fire department for your hard work and dedication.

Passmore Volunteer Fire Department: Back row, L to R: Nathan Mikkelson, Craig Sapriken, Dave Halliday, Deputy Chief Tracy Skead, Fire Chief Gord Ihlen, Rob Levesque, Warren Ludwar, Denise Lemoyne deMartigny. Front row, L to R: Kris Irish, Bill Hillary, Derek Murphy, Peter Kabel. Missing: Paul Muntak, Krista Nenn, Nathan Orasuk, Peter Kinakin, Lance Hall, Troy Bingham, Darren Metcalfe. Eric’s Thank you to both the Thank you to the North Kootenay Kaslo Volunteer Fire brave volunteers Veterinary Services Meat Department and to salutes the brave men Market volunteer firefighters in of our local fire & women of the Kaslo Doug & Denise & staff want Area D for continuing department! Volunteer Fire Department to thank the local volunteer to protect us and our Kaslo - thanks for keeping the fire departments for keeping communities. Motel community safe for us, and – Andy Shadrack, 330 D Avenue our pets! our communities safe! Kaslo 425 Front Street • Kaslo Director Area D 353-2431 9580 Cowan • Kaslo • 353-7125

We celebrate your constant Our volunteer good health, safety and firefighters are the best! true spirit of community... with our thanks. Thank you to the volunteer firefighters of Kaslo & District The for your continued Village of Clothes Hanger Kaslo 441 Front Street • Kaslo, BC dedication and effort! 250-353-9688 October 7, 2009 The Valley Voice FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 15

Glacier View Nakusp Volunteer Fire Department: Front row, L to R: Brad Gibson, Gord Hogaboam, Bob Cann. Back row, L to R: Rory McLeod, Service Dean Zanier, Tom Zeleznik, Greg Bobicki, Deputy Chief Reg Gustafson, David Scambler. Missing: Capt. Bill Regner, Capt. Richard Cann, Lt. Art Olson, Lt. Len Gustafson, Didace Wilcott, Lawrence Crowe, Gord Matchett, Arnie Herridge, James Peterson, Daryl New Denver, BC Katchen, Tim Fox, Jason Pozniak, Karolina Moskal, Harry Anderson, Helmut Klughammer, Fire Chief Terry Warren. 250-358-2445

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Slocan Volunteer Fire Department: L to R: Tim Hill, John Gates, Kevin Marr, Don Steen. Missing: Wayne Hockley, Yves Lemelin, Craig Roussain, Rick Bergmann, Dan Morton.

Thank you to all the brave volunteers of the Nakusp & Area Fire Department

Winlaw Volunteer Fire Department: L to R: Wolfgang, Alfred, Ryan R., Baby Ashera, Greg, Joe, Jim, Jason, Jon, Baby Ashton, Steph, Steve, Rob, Connor, Peggy, Holly. Missing: Dana, Andrew, Jade, James, Fred, Ryan V. Congratulations on a job well done!

Many thanks to our local crew of 219 6th Avenue • New Denver The Valley Voice wishes to acknowledge the volunteer firefighters! 358-2611 dedication of our volunteer firefighters! 16 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK The Valley Voice October 7, 2009 Public meeting on Kaslo Wildfire Interface project held in Pineridge by Linda Kelly Road Sunday, October 4 to attend a having many small fires. Burning on treatment. One reason Pineridge was process and grateful their questions had Twenty people gathered at Wildfire Interface Project meeting. trails will be avoided, but at times this chosen is because it is on the perimeter been answered. Maps and documents Portman’s residence on Pineridge Forester Charlene Strelaeff was there is the only open space available. She of Kaslo, and other areas are still up can be viewed at the Kaslo Village to describe the project and answer said that fire debris from any trails for consideration. She said that every office, www.kaslocommunityforest. questions. will be dispersed. Dates of burning area would be treated differently, org or at www.kaslo.org. She said the many piles of slash are weather dependent, as weather according to local issues. Help is still needed and resumes and coarse debris gathered will be conditions need to be checked before Strelaeff was very happy with the are still being accepted from anyone burned in an open area, with adjoining burning begins. turnout and noted that community working in the resource fields such piles fed to the main burn rather than The Blackwell Report identifies involvement is important. as mining, fishing and logging. Send priority areas for wildfire interface Everyone was happy with the them to [email protected].

Thank you to all the brave volunteers of Hand-painted Clothing & the Fauquier Fire Coffee Shop Department salutes the brave men & women of our local volunteer fire departments

Congratulations on a job well done! from The Village of New Denver New Denver Volunteer Fire Department: Ric Bardati, Wilf Wilson, Keith Macaulay, Deputy Chief Doug Fischer, 250-358-2316 Richard Friedenberger (since moved), Keith Steenhoff, Fire Chief Leonard Casley, Joe Trozzo, Nigel Thomas, Mitch Olsen, Bobb Gordon. Missing: Alvie Bouillet, Jamie Grierson, David Hodsall, Patrick Leontowicz, Derek Hicks, Ryan Butler, Andrew Wright, Bruce Anderson, Richard Harwood, Brian Magnuson, Brent Olsen, Dallan Sheets. Thank you to our volunteer firefighters! Anderson Insurance Ltd. 250-358-2617 New Denver

Fauquier Volunteer Fire Department: Top: John Banta (Fire Chief). L to R: Daryl Henke, Laurence Charles-Lundaahl, Leslie McDonald, Dobby Bissell (financial officer), Ed McGinnis (assistant chief), Denise Douglas. Missing: Jim Jackson and Jamie Coates. Mascot: Mya. We salute the brave men & women of our local volunteer Cheers to the fire departments! New Denver and Area Volunteer Fire Department! MAIN ST. • NEW DENVER MAIN ST. • NEW DENVER

Crescent Valley Volunteer Fire Department: L to R: Graham Jones, Kyle Zarchikoff, Rob Postnikoff, Tyler Niminiken, Daniel Piderman, Glenn Leidloff (Deputy Chief). Top: Leigh Nord and Odin Lewis. Missing: Carl Nord (Chief), Frank Kootnikoff, Mark Kooznetsoff, Lorne Nedelec, Chris Carlson, Daniel Zayac, Chris Jmaiff. October 7, 2009 The Valley Voice CO-OP WEEK 17 What’s a co-op and what does it do for our community? This article appears on the Upper They are an expression of the service agency, cooperatives are legally member control; member economic A Different Control Structure Columbia Cooperative Council power people have when they recognized entities that are engaged in participation; autonomy and Cooperatives and credit unions website at www.uccc.coop recognize their common interests and a huge diversity of activities. independence; education, training, use the one member/one vote system, Cooperatives are jointly owned act collectively. Co-ops are founded on a common and information; co-operation among not the one vote per share system used enterprises formed by people coming Because of its inherent roots in idea – that people, no matter what co-operatives; concern for community. by most businesses. This helps the together to meet their needs. They community, and its highly democratic their economic class or educational Co-ops take many different forms: cooperative or credit union serve the are businesses that are owned and structure, the co-op model is often used level, know what’s best for themselves. they are businesses offering their common need rather then the individual controlled by the people who use to deliver social services, sometimes as Through cooperation, people work members products or services; social need and is a way to ensure that people, their services, and are based on ethical non-profit organizations. Such co-ops together to meet their common needs. enterprises providing such necessities not capital control the organization. values and principles including self- may also choose to register as charities. There are a handful of principles as housing or employment; businesses A Different Allocation of Profit help, democracy, equality, and concern Whether organized as a business which all co-ops share: voluntary that are owned and operated by their Cooperatives and credit unions for community. or something more resembling a social and open membership; democratic workers; or public services offering share profits among their member- members health care or child care. owners on the basis of how much they Co-op Week and Credit Union Day celebrations hosted in Nelson Cooperatives and credit unions contribute to the co-op, not on how submitted On Thursday, October 15, which to put their names in for a co-op differ from other businesses in three many shares they hold. Cooperatives Each October, National Co-op is National Credit Union Day, the prize draw, including a $500 term key ways: and credit unions invest their profits Week is an occasion for cooperators Upper Columbia Co-op Council and deposit from the Nelson and District A Different Purpose in improving service to their members across the country to celebrate the the Columbia Basin Trust present Credit Union. Prizes will be on The primary purpose of and improving the well-being of their achievements of the co-op sector, an evening with Victoria-based display at the Kootenay Baker Cafe cooperatives and credit unions is communities. to reflect on the contribution of community development expert Cooperative, on Baker Street in to meet the common needs of their In the Kootenay and Boundary cooperatives to Canadian society, Nicole Chaland. The event will take Nelson. The draw will take place members, whereas the primary purpose regions, there are over 80 incorporated and to spread the word about place at 7 pm at the Best Western at the Kootenay Baker on Sunday, of most investor-owned businesses is cooperatives, including several credit the power of cooperation. This Baker Street Inn in Nelson. Nicole October 18, during a coffee and short to maximize profit for shareholders. unions, food co-ops, radio stations, nationally declared week provides a will present a talk entitled ‘The film social from 1-3 pm to conclude The primary purpose of a worker’s artisans’ co-ops, land co-ops, social perfect opportunity for local co-ops Theory, Principles and Promise Co-op Week. The draw will happen cooperative is to provide stable and service co-ops and carshare services and credit unions to collaborate on of a Cooperative Economy,’ and at 2 pm. meaningful work for its members. that all do business cooperatively. activities that promote the co-op way will use a combination of lecture, Please join us to celebrate our 60 of doing business. images, participation and discussion regional co-ops, and their impact on This year, Co-op Week is October to engage attendees in re-imagining our social and economic landscape, 11-17, and the Upper Columbia Co- their economic future. during Co-op Week, October 11-17. op Council has teamed up with During the week, members, For more information, please visit regional co-ops and credit unions to customers and visitors at participating www.uccc.coop or email info@ celebrate cooperation locally. regional co-ops have the opportunity uccc.coop. Co-ops and credit unions contribute to communities submitted by the Canadian Thursday of October since 1948. with more than 17 million members. Cooperative Association This year, Co-op Week will • The cooperative sector controls Members of cooperatives and celebrate the advantages of co- over $275 billion in assets. credit unions across Canada will operatives in an uncertain economic • The world’s 300 largest be celebrating Co-op Week from environment. Co-op Week 2009 cooperatives, nine of which are Your store in your neighbourhood October 11-17, a time to reflect on is focusing on three main themes: Canadian, have an aggregate the contribution the cooperative Co-operatives are...putting people turnover of $US 1.1 trillion. Grocery • Hardware • Garden • Feed sector has made to the lives of first; Co-operatives are...creating • More than 150,000 Canadians Produce • Meat • Fax/Photocopies Canadians and their communities. sustainable jobs; Co-operatives are... are employed by co-ops. Around Magazines • Confectionery Co-op Week has been proclaimed investing in communities. the world, cooperatives employ Hunting/Fishing Licences • Lottery across Canada every October since “We know that Canadians more people than all multinational Liquor Agency • Post Office • Sears 1982. International Credit Union are increasingly interested in corporations put together. Day, which will take place on supporting organizations that are • There are more than 2,200 Thursday, October 15, has been open, democratic and put people housing co-operatives in Canada celebrated worldwide on the third before profits, and that’s what with some 92,000 units providing Open 6 am - 9 pm every day cooperatives and credit unions are homes to over a quarter of a million Colombian family about,” said Carol Hunter, executive residents. Main store opens 9 am • Cardlock 24/7 arrives in Kaslo director of the Canadian Cooperative • Canada’s cooperative sector submitted Association (CCA). is celebrating its 100th anniversary 3024 Hwy. 6 • Slocan Park, BC • 226-7433 In Quito, Ecuador, the weather is Did you know? this year, marking the founding of spring-like year around. This is where • There are close to 9,000 co-ops the Cooperative Union of Canada in Marta Grisales Rodriguez and her three and credit unions across Canada, Hamilton, Ontario in 1909. October 11-17 is Co-op Week children, David (11), Natalia (5) and Co-operatives and credit unions are driven by both Valentina (3) boarded the first of the five economic and social concerns. They are community- flights it took to bring them into autumn based organizations that care not only about the bottom and the Castlegar airport on September lines of their businesses, but about the needs of their 29. Despite this arduous journey and the fact that their situation has meant members and the quality of life in their communities. they’ve had to leave their homeland, the Colombian refugee family arrived • Co-operatives are...putting people first in good spirits and full of curiosity about the country and community which is • Co-operatives are...creating sustainable jobs offering them a new home, and a fresh start. • Co-operatives are...investing in communities Members of the Kaslo Community Refugee Project were on hand to Learn more about the value of Cooperatives, visit our welcome them. After organizing the website at www.kootenay.coop sponsorship of the family and making the necessary arrangements for their settlement over the past nine months, the The Kootenay Co-op group is elated that the family is finally here. The family will be living in Kaslo. Natural, Each of them is eager to begin school, ESL or join into community programs organic foods that will help them to learn English and adapt to their new surroundings. Over & products the months of preparation and fund- raising, Kaslo and community have once since 1975 again shown a spirit of openness and 295 Baker Street, Nelson Ph: 250-354-4077 generosity in responding to requests for www.kootenay.coop what will be needed by the family over the coming year. Now open 7 days a week! 18 KASLO & DISTRICT The Valley Voice October 7, 2009 Kaslo council, September 22: Fir tree by cenotaph stays by Jan McMurray When the motion to stay the Councillor Cormie said council had member, one staff member, one by the public. Requests must be • The fir tree by the cenotaph has course with removing the tree received a letter from a property Chamber of Commerce member, one received by council at least 96 hours been saved for now. came up at this council meeting, no owner about these two fir trees, Community Advisory Committee in advance, and must be accompanied The issue re-appeared at this councillor would second the motion, but was not sure how the third tree member, and one JV Humphries by written agreement of all owners council meeting because Renata so it failed. Councillor Leathwood became part of the discussion. She student member. Mayor Lay said or tenants affected by the closure. Klassen, armed with a petition with was absent from this meeting. asked staff to look into that and there was no budget provided for Applicants are responsible for traffic over 100 signatures, asked council to Councillor Hewat made the motion, clarify it for her. travel costs for this, so volunteers will control, notifying the RCMP and re-consider the decision to cut down but neither Councillor Cormie nor • Jim Holland, Executive have to pay their own way. for maintaining emergency vehicle the tree at the last council meeting. Councillor Frary seconded it. The Director of the Kaslo Jazz Etc • The Nelson Kootenay Lake access during the closure. The issue was discussed again at the mayor cannot move or second a Society, attended to speak to the letter Tourism Society, which will promote • The 2008 Annual Financial Development Services Committee, motion. council received at the last meeting tourism in Nelson, Kaslo and area, Statement was received, months where it was decided to recommend Council confirmed that the two from Renee Ansel, Environmental is one step away from being formed. after it was due to be submitted to to council to stick with its decision to fir trees on Water Street between Health Officer out of Nelson. In her Council took the final step, which the ministry. CAO Sawyer reported remove the tree. 4th and 5th Streets will be removed. letter, Ansel stated that Jazz Fest was to pass a resolution endorsing that she had not yet received the organizers had not consulted with her the 2% additional hotel room tax in invoice from the accountant, and for the past two years. She says her the Village. The tax will be collected that the accountant would attend concerns include sanitary facilities throughout the society’s area, and an upcoming council meeting to for public and food service persons, will fund the society’s work. present the report. Councillor Cormie waste water handling and potable • The Village will write a letter asked at what point council would water infrastructure. of support for the Kaslo childcare change accountants if they were Holland said he was surprised coalition’s CBT funding application. entertaining that possibility. Mayor about the letter coming to council The coalition is an amalgamation of Lay said appointments were made without being notified. He noted that the Kaslo Childcare Centre Society in December. festival organizers do in fact consult and the Periwinkle Preschool. • Jim Lawrence wrote to with Ansel’s office every year, and The group plans to renovate the council to resign as a photographer gave details of all the communication Periwinkle building to accommodate for the Kaslo/Kootenay Rockies between them for this year’s festival. a licensed daycare. They plan to glass photography project, due to He said that the issues mentioned in in the front porch and square off the unforeseen circumstances. Lawrence Ansel’s letter were not raised at all back wall of the building. Council’s and Sara Rainford were chosen during their discussions. preference was for the daycare to to share the photography work; Mayor Lay said he appreciated be offered out of JV Humphries, so Rainford will now be the sole Holland coming to bring council up will ask the school superintendent photographer for the project. to date on this issue. He said May to attend the next Development • Council received correspondence Days was going to be undergoing a Services Committee meeting. from Invest Kootenay, and agreed to similar scrutiny, and that he hoped • The Village will enforce the provide a letter of support for the this did not become an institutional noise abatement bylaw in 2010, and Invest Kootenay Database Strategy barrier for community events. will inform the Kaslo Bay Resort, and Partnership Expansion Project. Holland said that a local events Kaslo Hotel and the Bluebelle Bistro Invest Kootenay is making a grant organization may be forming through of this. The bylaw allows noise until application for $90,000 from the Community Futures, and volunteered 10 pm and states that council will Community Futures REDI program to meet with the Development consider a variance of three hours, or for the project. The purpose of the Services Committee in January to until 1 am. Last year, council allowed project is to promote long-term provide updates on festival planning a variance until 2 am during the Jazz economic stability in Kootenay and the Community Futures initiative. Festival weekend. communities. • Council received a letter from • Council received a report on • In response to a request from the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Society with a the Kaslo transfer station location Fire Chief Larry Badry, FireWise cheque for $425 to pay for sewage and design dated April 2009 from the Consulting will be engaged to disposal from the festival into the RDCK. It looks at four potential new complete an audit of the Kaslo Fire sewer system at a rate of 17 cents sites for the station, and recommends Department for a cost of $3,000 plus per gallon. a property in Mirror Lake. Mayor Lay travel expenses. CAO Sawyer provided council commented that several inaccuracies • A commercial aerodrome with the Village’s revenue and in the report were pointed out at application from Kootenay Mountain expenses for the Jazz Festival. This the RDCK table, and that Director Holidays Inc. was received, and a showed a loss of $373.30 for the Shadrack wrote a strong rebuttal to staging area was approved at the west Village. However, the bill from the the report. Councillor Frary said that end of the airstrip, off the asphalt RDCK for tipping fees at the transfer making improvements to the existing runway, between January 1 and April station had not yet been received, site would be better for everyone in 15, 2010. so the loss will be greater. Council the long run. The issue is ongoing. • Council agreed to the normal 1/3 agreed to send the revenue and • A binder that will include all share in 2010 International Selkirk expenses sheet to the society, and to documents related to the Wildfire Loop advertising costs, in cooperation refer it to 2010 budget deliberations. Interface Focus Group’s work will be with the Chamber of Commerce and • Kaslo and Area D have been created by Village staff in consultation the Kootenay Lake Historical Society. chosen as one of three communities with Councillor Leathwood, chair of • Referred to 2010 budget to participate in the Columbia Basin the focus group. The work of the deliberations were: campground Trust Communities Adapting to Wildfire Interface Focus Group was issues (power, expansion, washrooms Climate Change Initiative this year. extended to November 30. and a campground reserve fund), a A Kaslo steering committee for the • Council approved a policy boulevard management plan, and a initiative will include one council regarding street closures requested request for paving on 4th Street and Birch Avenue. • Kaslo paintballers will be directed to add yellow cautionary signs to the existing signs at the paintball area on the Kaslo River Trail. • Bylaw 1092, Fee Setting Bylaw, was adopted. • Bylaw 1093, Development Procedures Bylaw, was read three times. • A development variance permit was granted to the owners of Sacred Heart Catholic Church to reduce the rear lot line setback from 14.76 feet to 4 feet to allow for the construction of a second-storey deck. • Accounts payable of $ 22,740.65 were approved for payment. October 7, 2009 The Valley Voice LIVING 19 Get Outta Town and realized the logistics of this whole before going under the highway and Creek, then stopped at Evans to take One other canoe of note is the trip what with meals, setting up camps at through the campground. With the creek on a teacher, some excess gear, and a huge Frontier canoe borrowed from the the Valhalla Park sites and keeping all the low now, you can walk up the creek defective canoe to be hauled back to Nakusp paddling club folks. Some of the with details flowing smoothly. I got off easy bottom right into the tight, dramatic little New Denver. The group were setting older schoolkids were doing daytrips in Peter because after dropping off a key person canyon. It’s very spectacular and only 30 off for some hiking before completing it and it looks like some bold blend of Roulston or two plus gear, I’d head off down the metres in from the highway pullout area the last day of the trip and it sure looked Viking ship and voyageur canoe with lake to enjoy the day like I’d pretty much and I saw that with hip waders and a long like fun. The trip back went fine but we room for 10 people (I think), and eight Calm waters for planned to anyhow. pole for balance and support you could noticed several trees blown down at the of them paddling gets that thing going On the Thursday after a stop at get past a small waterfall and pool to the Sandy Point site across from Silverton, places! Seeing this distinctive craft those canoes Cory’s Ranch beach I carried on down inner canyon which has a sweet 30-metre which tends to be a somewhat exposed around the lake also got some locals September 21 to 25 was probably to Slocan City for breakfast and ended up high cascade. I’m definitely going back spot, I guess. talking about the idea of a club here or the best week of the whole year to enjoy going for a walk around town afterwards. there this month. The windstorm did one thing right boathouse or such things. time paddling down Slocan Lake, and The darned windstorm September 3 had Back at the boat launch I was though, in my opinion, as it blew down Peter Roulston owns the Bicycle Hospital a bunch of folks from the area did just knocked down several trees and some impressed to see 13 matching red and busted off several trees on the in New Denver and spent a record amount of that. The Lucerne School grades three to treetops along the old highway which canoes arriving, full of Selkirk College shoreline just below the big highway time on the lake this summer. 250-358-2133 six did the 40-km trip over five days and goes north of the village. Some guys rec program students, instructors and a pullout about 700 metres south of New the weather was perfectly clear and the were doing some cleaning and work mountain of gear. They were wrapping Denver. People often stop here anyhow lake beautifully calm. This is an annual on the rock climbing faces above the up a week on the lake after several to arrange their cars, have a smoke, event which is set up by teachers, parents road and hopefully some time can go hikes into the parks and learning tons of stretch, whatever, but now there is a and students and makes great life-long into clearing up some of the mess on neat stuff. What a great program to be sweeping long scene down the lake to memories and friendships. the popular roadside trail that can lead enrolled in! Nice group of young folks. the south and you can just drive or ride I had the pleasure of doing some you right out to the new highway above. Excellent instructors. up to the edge and there it is, right over water taxi runs with my motorboat and I also walked out to where Springer I stopped to visit some friends at top of the broken fir tree and blown down enjoyed some glimpses of the goings-on, Creek emerges from its steep canyon their private place en route to Evans stuff and it’s actually real nice… over half of all Rotary program dollars. of political instability, and areas where It almost makes polio a secondary Rotary Rotary is an organization where many science is shunned and local populations reason to complete the mission. The Nakusp, BC Minute different and diverse opinions exist. have been taught to not trust outsiders. final goal will open up so many other While many may not always agree with But the fact is Rotary has found ways to opportunities to move on to new 250-265-3681 Polio Plus the club’s course of action, members reach beyond these obstacles. Remember initiatives. Those other programs include Fifty years ago polio was a crippling will always support Rotary’s objectives Rotary Clubs are in over 200 countries. water, sanitation, health and literacy. • LUMBER disease in Canada and the US. The March even while voicing concerns. Rotary’s There have been cases where Rotarians So while I was somewhat skeptical • SIDING of Dimes started by President Franklin motto is after all Service Above Self. have convinced warring factions to stop of funneling so many resources into • INSULATION Roosevelt to defeat this endemic disease My personal opinion should not sway fighting so Polio Plus could inoculate the Polio Plus, I have come to think that, • ROOFING funded the research leading to a cure my dedication to Rotary. local people. We have also managed to after considering the barriers we will • DRYWALL in 1955. Today, with a vaccine easily One of our keynote speakers at the gain the trust of and bring forward the have to overcome to deliver a polio-free • FLOORING administered, polio has almost been President Elect Training in Seattle last good faith all political leaders should world and all the opportunities this final • HARDWARE defeated. It is currently only endemic in March was Dr Linda Venczel, from the show for their people regardless of their challenge will provide, the funding of • GENERAL PAINT some of the world’s most inaccessible Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. She faith or political beliefs. And…since this program into 2012 might just be a • PLUMBING regions. Areas of violence and civil helped to clarify the Polio Plus mission Polio Plus began we have been trying bargain. I truly hope that we see a polio- • ELECTRICAL war. Areas of political instability. And and some of the benefits beyond the to gain the trust of those who have never free world by 2012. And wouldn’t it be • WOOD STOVES areas where science is shunned and eradication of polio. believed in or even seen our medicine. terrific if the people and nations of this • WINDOWS/DOORS local populations have been taught to In her presentation, Dr Venczel Given the huge strides we have world would embrace the values of truth • SCAFFOLDING not trust us. indicated Type 1 polio should be made throughout the world by showing and goodwill that we use to guide our • ENGINEERED FLOORS Rotary has been leading the fight eradicated within the year and Type 3 people the care we have for them; Rotary Clubs? • ROOF TRUSSES to eradicate this disease from the world polio hopefully eradicated in 2011. Even given the knowledge we have gained Is it the truth? Will it be beneficial • TOOL RENTALS since 1985. Two years ago Bill Gates if this projection is slightly optimistic, in learning to build the trust of people to all concerned? Will it build goodwill • AGRICULTURAL FEEDS challenged Rotary to match his $200 when the goal and game plan predict that who are truly scared to let us and our and friendship? Is it fair to all concerned? • GARDENING SUPPLIES million donation – a huge challenge even victory is so close, I lose my reservations medicine into their lives; given the fact Such simple words could lead to • GREENHOUSE for one of the world’s largest service about possibly shortchanging some other we have managed to have people set peace, fellowship and security in a clubs. Many people have reservations initiatives if we truly can eradicate polio. aside their weapons, to set aside their world in turmoil. 1,200,000 Rotarians in OPEN about that cost. Reservations which Even though it may seem that polio political and racial hatred to allow us to 33,000 Clubs in 200 countries. For more 7 am - 5:30 Weekdays have nothing to do with the nobility of affects few individuals in the world, treat all their people, both friends and than 100 years. A Club deserving your 9 am - 5:00 Saturday the Polio Plus cause nor any skepticism reasons do exist for us to support the those they consider enemies; given those support. Please think of Rotary when you about our ability to beat polio, but rather Polio Plus program. A highly contagious truly powerful accomplishments, it only want to give. The Best Lumberyard the fact that to generate $200 million disease, if left unchecked polio spreads makes sense to complete the Polio Plus For online contributions to Polio in the Kootenays might mean robbing other incredibly very quickly. program and introduce our humanitarian Plus see https://riweb.rotaryintl.org/ We deliver! good programs. Those few spots where polio is still goals to these final few reclusive and donor_xml/contributionmenu.asp. Funding from Rotary has more than endemic seem almost unreachable – remote people who are still so terribly doubled in the last year, consuming a bit areas of violence and civil war, areas affected by polio. The society’s mission is “to support Demontigny said that this year the Slocan Farmers and expand an ecological, thriving acting council hopes to include specific Group 101 and valuable farming community in information about what would be by Kate Guthrie the Slocan River valley.” The group necessary to grow organically. For It’s March, snow is patchy and emphasizes education and social example, when raising chickens, every mud is thick. As you add your filthy connection, acting council member single input, such as feed, and the gumboots to the pile by the door, you Dustin Demontigny told me. Each fertilizer used to grow that feed, must be realize it’s been weeks since you’ve gathering includes an educational certified organic. “Not only would this seen this many people – since the last workshop, a brief meeting and a information educate people about the Farmers meeting, in fact. Inside, people scrumptious potluck. “Jade Summer challenges of growing certified organic,” of all ages and types are gathered. Your and Anne Warren established the Demontigny said, “but it will also teach neighbour down the road is here, and group so that farmers would be them what is required of the certified someone from out of town. A baby, who connected emotionally and physically,” organic farmers that they choose to buy you haven’t seen since he was a month Demontigny said. food from.” old, is toddling dangerously close to the SRFS objectives are: An emerging farmer himself, woodstove. The old farmer that you’ve -To supply the local community with Demontigny said he’s sometimes felt heard so much about and the usual core ecologically-grown food all year round; frustrated when he’s been told, “You group of six or seven folks. You settle -To provide opportunities for need to do this,” but not been shown how into a comfortable seat and tune in as farmers to access land; to implement. He hopes the workshops the woman on the couch begins her -To build upon and share resources, will continue to address the nuts and presentation on saving seeds. farm equipment and infrastructure; bolts of farming on this basic level. Or is it keeping chickens? Building -To educate, train and mentor First frost has arrived, and SRFS a greenhouse? Growing certified emerging farmers; acting council is organizing a meeting organic? All these topics and more -To work towards creating post- for November. Stay tuned, or call Dustin are workshopped at the Slocan Valley carbon farming systems; Demontigny at 226-7139 for more Farmers Society (SRFS) meetings, held -To improve farming financial information. Everyone is welcome! each month from roughly the first to the supports through cooperative marketing Special thanks to the Slocan Valley last frost. and distribution. Co-op for generously funding this While SRFS is open to all farmers, column. 20 CLASSIFIED ADS The Valley Voice October 7, 2009 A nNOunCEMENT C aRD of Thanks THE FAMILY OF THE LATE INEZ Beginners/Continuing Classes Tuesday/ WOMEN IN SUSTAINABLE HELLO EVERYONE (this thank you BROUGHTON would like to express Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Day classes HOUSING Meetings - Coordinators of note has been updated since it appeared their gratitude to all the kind folks who Tuesday/Thursday 9:30 - 11:00 am. Day Habondia’s Community WISH (Women in the September 29 358-Exchange), I contributed the food and attended the classes Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 - In Sustainable Housing) Project will be want to express my heartfelt gratitude to memorial tea at the Slocan Lake Golf 10:30 am at the LEGION Hall. For more at the following communities to provide everyone who has lovingly helped during Clubhouse on September 26. A special information call Mary 250-265-9986. information about this project and discuss this time of grief. Barry would be astounded thank you to Dawn Lindstein for her kind BALLROOM SOCIAL DANCE IN NEW housing issues in your community. New by your caring calls, offers of help, visits, thoughts and feelings. DENVER & WINLAW STARTS NOW! Denver Knox Hall on Sunday October 18 flowers, cards, emails, food, and the number Reg Broughton and family, Frank, Jim, Also in New Denver: Sunday Senior’s from 1-3 pm; the Slocan Youth Centre on of wonderful people at the garden open Linda, Nels and Earl Tea Dance & Lesson and Boys and Girls Wednesday October 21 from 1-3pm and house in his memory. Thanks to all of our C oMING eVENTS After School Dance Fun; plus Latin Cardio the Slocan Park Hall on Thursday October Trevor and Sara are excited to announce the family and friends for “showing up, paying HEALTHY HOUSING SOCIETY AGM Workout. CALL TODAY 250-358-2448 22 from 6-8 pm. Everyone welcome. Free. arrival of Ethan Robert Rainford-Holsworth. , attention, telling the truth and not being October 7, 7:00 pm, 310 Kildare St., New or www.dancingbeat.org for full schedule. Refreshments. 250-352-6688. He was born in Nelson on September 25, attached to the results.” You are amazing! ANNOUNCING AN EXHIBITION KOOTENAY DANCEBEAT season 2009 weighing 7lbs, 14oz. A heartfelt thank Denver orchard (Nadine Raynold’s house). Barry’s loving spirit will always remain in All welcome. of new work by Kaslo’s own, potter begins this Saturday at the Junction Church you to the wonderful maternity nurses at our hearts. Thanks for supporting our local Sara Lawless, at the Langham. Sara has (formerly Playmor Hall, in South Slocan, KLH. Also a special thanks to Drs. Sawyer, SANDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY voluntary groups with your donations. AGM – October 14, 7 pm, Hidden Garden spent the year since receiving a 2008 BC and continues second Saturday of each Boyd and Alger. Thank you so much My daughter, Diana, was kind enough Achievement Award producing pieces for month until June. 8 till 11 pm. A good for your well wishes and gifts. We very Gallery, New Denver. to write Barry’s amazing life story obituary, SLOCAN LAKE GALLERY SOCIETY an exhibition especially for The Langham. mix of Latin, Smooth, Swing and Country much appreciate all the special friends and the last night before the families headed Please join the artist at the opening music played. $5 for members, $7.50 neighbours we have here. AGM is Sunday, October 11 at 1pm at home. The whole family was in the living Silverton Gallery. We invite people to attend reception on October 23 from 7 - 9 PM. non-members. Membership for the season CANADIAN JUNIOR FIRE CHIEF room as she read it to us. We are all so www.thelangham.ca. $10. Young people and singles welcome. CONTEST - Kaslo is participating in the and we graciously welcome new board grateful for her expert writing skills, as members for our upcoming year. Wine and MT. SENTINEL Parent/Teacher Open Visit www.dancingbeat.org for all West Canadian Junior Fire Chief Contest. To I’m sure you will be as you read the story. House. Thursday, October 8, 5:00-7:00 pm. Kootenay dance opportunities. INFO 250- enter, go to http://www.juniorfirechief. cheese provided. Whoops! We forgot to mention that Barry WANT TO ENCOURAGE ARTS and All parents welcome. www.msss.sd8.bc.ca. 358-2448. ca/rules_regulations.php and fill in the and I did yoga regularly together for 40 Snack and yack with teachers. Ca r ft FAIRS electronic application contest form by cultural events in the valley? Plan to attend years. Also, that he taught part-time in COME AND ENJOY the Silverton Gallery SLOCAN CITY CHRISTMAS IN October 10. The draw will be held in the AGM and join the Slocan Valley Arts local schools in the Slocan Valley, for Coffeehouse Event on Oct. 17, featuring Jon THE VALLEY CRAFT FAIRE: Sunday, Quebec on October 13. There will be 13 Council on Tuesday, October 20, 7:00 pm an additional 14 years after moving to Burdon and act TBA. This is the follow up November 22, 10 am to 3 pm in the prizes – one for each Canadian province at the Threads Guild Bldg. 7712 Hwy 6. Canada. The obituary appeared in the Valley to the Gallery AGM on Oct. 11, and is sure Legion Hall. VENDORS BOOK NOW. and territory. THANKSGIVING PIE SALE – Slocan Voice newspaper (New Denver, BC) on to be a great time! Please show your support Phone Carol at 250-355-2672 or email BOAT DIRECT SEAFOOD – Delivered. Wellness Centre, 710 Harold St, Slocan. and stay tuned for the next show – ‘Outside Wednesday, September 23 (p. 17) and can October 10, 11 am to 2 pm. $8 per pie. [email protected] for application. Fisherman’s Market wholesale discount also be accessed online at www.valleyvoice. the Box’ - a look at progressive and timely Everyone welcome! prices. Top quality. 30 years seafood Slocan Valley Women’s Institute. art in the 21st Century. Call 250-358-7788 ca. Thanks to our granddaughter, Alison, KOOTENAY ARTISANS MARKET experience. Kootenay’s largest and most XC SKI SWAP - Touring, Telemark and for info, and leave a message!!! age 10, for taking the recent photo of Barry October 23-25 at the Prestige Lakeside reputable selection. The Fisherman’s Market, Racing. Sponsored by the Hills Nordic Ski HALLOWEEN DANCE SLOCAN in our living room on August 21, 2009. Resort in Nelson. Fine arts & Crafts. www. 577 Ward St., Nelson. 250-505-5515. Club. October 25 at New Denver’s Bosun CITY Legion Hall. Band ‘NO EXCUSE.’ A celebration of Barry’s life (potluck/ ndac.ca. Au tOMOTIVE Hall. Promptly deliver equipment at 9-9:30 Prizes for costumes. October 31, 9:00 pm to BBQ) will be held on Sunday, July 11, 2010 am. Doors reopen at 10am until 1pm. Also: For rENT MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE: 1982 1:00 am. Tickets available from Mountain at Centennial Park in New Denver in the Memberships, trade-up program sizing, SPACIOUS TWO-BDRM SUITE in Suzuki GS650G. Excellent condition. Valley Station & Slocan Village Market afternoon, rain or shine (exact time TBA). kids ski program and adult ski program Silverton on main floor of duplex, 616 Extras. 27,000 km. $1500. Call 358-2561. in Slocan or phone 250-355-2672. $15.00 We would welcome any songs, poems, sign-up. Waxing Demos. Food and festive. Hunter Street. Quiet area, one minute 1996 CHEVROLET SILVERADO ext writings, etc., that people would like to per person. Everyone welcome (no minors 358-2660. allowed). to lakeshore. All facilities, excellent cab 4x4. $4,000. Phone 250-265-4656. share at that time. woodstove, covered parking. $580/mo. Bu O sINESS pportunities NAKUSP ROOTS MUSIC SOCIETY SWINE FLU VACCINE Pros and Cons With love and gratitude, is holding their AGM on Wed., Oct. 28, N/S, N/P. Available immediately. Call Ernst WANT TO START YOUR OWN Sally Lamare (and family) - public meeting with panel discussion, 2009 @ 7 pm, 619 Broadway, St. Nakusp, Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Gerwig, 1-250-358-2283. BUSINESS? Community Futures PS: Diana also helped me edit this note BC V0G 1R0. October 15, 7 pm. 352-6809. 4 BDR HOUSE. Near school, New Denver. offers business counselling and start-up that I wrote. TAI CHI® - A DYNAMIC way to ROSEBERY PARKLANDS Development No pets. References. Ph. 358-2561. information. Appointments available in Support the Valley Voice with health. SIGN-UP for New Beginners: Nakusp and New Denver. Contact Farhana Society will hold its AGM Sunday, Oct. 18, Business Classifieds a voluntary subscription Thursday October 22, 2009, 7pm NAKUSP 12 noon at Silverton Gallery. Memberships start at $10.00 Dumont at 265-3674, ext. 205 or email Only $10-$30 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GYM. [email protected]. available prior to meeting. Call 250-358-7218 for details BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUTOMOTIVE • SMALL MOTORS • MACHINE SHOP Caribou Service 24 Hr Towing and Recovery WEST KOOTENAY (250) 265-3191 Auto Repairs & Tires MACHINE SHOP Auto Parts 915 Front Street Nelson, BC V1L 4C1 5549 Frontage Road SALES & SERVICE (Railway Side Access) Burton, BC 98 - 1st Street, Nakusp • 265-4911 General Machining OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK • welding repairs • full service Parts Repaired or CHAINSAWS TRIMMERS & repair • licenced technician • Remanufactured and • Stihl • Homelite radiator repairs & service • mobile • Husqvarna • Stihl • Toro service available • fast, friendly Shop Phone/Fax MOWERS • Husqvarna 24 hour towing • Snapper SMALL ENGINES 250-352-2123 • Toro • Tecumseh 1007 hwy 23, nakusp • Lawnboy • Briggs & Stratton ph: 265-4577 Dave Smith Owner/Machinist NAKUSP GLASS 201 Broadway INDUSTRIES Nakusp Taxi Your Friendly neighbourhood Mechanic 265-3252 •Automotive Electrical Specialist •BC Certified Mechanic The clear choice for 250-265-8222 • Certified Vehicle Inspector •Small Engine Certified all your glass needs! (250) 353-2800 • 8845 Hwy 31 • Kaslo Pick up and Delivery Let us get it for you • Auto parts • Groceries Slocan Auto & This space could be yours for • Pharmacy • Cigarettes $10.00 + GST per issue. BCAA Towing Truck Repairs • Take out food 111 Mcdonald Drive, Nelson, BC 24 hour towing Call 358-7218 or email: Just let your local business know your needs ph 250-352-3191 BCAA, Slocan, BC [email protected] and we will deliver them to you. Nakusp 265-4406 [email protected] • www.mainjet.ca 355-2632 for details Alcoholic beverages until 11:00 pm BOOKS JEWELRY RECYCLING CLEANING ACCOUNTANT Karin’s Book Basket Jo’s Jewelry MOUNTAIN VALLEY STATION Mark Adams New and Used Books Custom Work and Repair in BOTTLE DEPOT Certified General Accountant Karin: 250-505-7810 Silver and Gold, by Appointment Slocan City • 355-2245 Beside Slocan Park Service P.O. Box 279 BUS. 250-358-2411 Located at: 1277 Hwy 6 358-2134 Open MON - SAT 9-5 New Denver, BC New Denver, Goldsmith Jo-Anne Barclay 2976 Highway 6, Slocan Park Crescent Valley Your “Bottle Drive” Specialists V0G 1S0 October 7, 2009 The Valley Voice CLASSIFIED ADS 21 fr o rENT For sALE N oTICES R eAL eSTATE S eRVICES COZY, SECLUDED CABIN IN HILLS MUST SELL – 5th WHEEL. 1986 24’ FOR INFORMATION ON AA OR TIRED OF SHOVELLING SNOW? RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 3 minutes to Corsair Custom Supreme 5th wheel trailer. ALANON MEETINGS contact Therese Lovely 3bdrm. -2 baths home for sale in SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: “Serving beach, deluxe private accommodation. $750 Good condition. Asking $3500 obo. Call 358-7904; John 265-4924; Tonio 358-7158; sunny Florida! Great location - amazing the Valley” 7 days/wk, 24-hr. All-Around per month, electricity included. No pets. 250-358-2866. Dave 353-2658; Joan 355-2805; Dan 359- price ! Check at http://house5050blogspot. Septic Services, Don Brown (250) 354- Smoking outside only. Suitable for 1 person FOUR KALTIRE WINTER TIRES on 7817; Bill 226-7705. com. 3644, emergency 352-5676. or a couple. Furnished or unfurnished. rims, as new, P195-70R-14, paid $750 plus, NOTICE! NOTICE! SLOCAN LAKE ROGAN ELECTRIC Residential, References required. Phone 250-358-7796. asking $500 OBO. 358-2338. RECREATION COMMISSION #6 will commercial, industrial wiring. Local FOR RENT OR SALE: 105 Owl Rd, GO RETRO NOW with this raspberry be holding its Fall Grant-in-Aid Session references available. All work guaranteed. Hills. Beautiful rustic home. Has a detached coloured three piece bathroom. Never on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Any “We get the job done.” 353-9638. one bedrm suite to supplement your rent/ been used. Two person tub. $1200+ value non-profit organization wanting to apply Yard sALES mortgage. Only $900.00 per month. Three for only $500.00 Call Don 250-265-4875, for a grant-in-aid should submit the proper MOVING SALE – October 24 and 25, 10 bedrm plus office in main home. All new evenings 250-358-2347. application to Box 293, New Denver, BC am-4 pm. Everything in good condition and flooring, wood burning stove, great kitchen. USED HOT TUB. Seats 5-6. Very well V0G 1S0. Application forms are available must go. 8827 Martens Rd., Slocan. Settle in. Call Shirley 250-265-8040 or 250- maintained. Good cover. $2,200.00 o.b.o. from the Villages of New Denver, Silverton 358-2347 evenings, or email skosiancic@ 250-226-7661. and Lucerne School. Please note that the Advertise in the Valley Voice telus.net. H eALTH appropriate form must be used or the Your locally owned, independent OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, October 10, NEW 2 BED 2 BATH chalet style house YOGA AT THE DOMES - Saturday application will not be considered. The 2009, from noon to 2:00 pm. Come and community newspaper on 15 acres. Bring your animals. Long mornings 9:00 - 10:30. Everyone is deadline for the application to be received is view this custom-built 2007 townhouse. term renter wanted $1000.00 per month welcome to this Flow class - easy postures Friday, October 30, 2009. Any applications Executive quality with incredible 1/2 damage. 8788 Highway 6 Silverton. inviting the body to open up and release its received after that date will not be accepted. panoramic lake and mountain views. Call Contact Dan at [email protected]. energy. Monday morning Flow 9-10:30 and THE VILLAGE OF NEW DENVER Next Valley Voice Shirley at Century21 Mountainview Realty FURNISHED LAKESIDE COTTAGE Thursday afternoon Restorative 3:30 - 5:00. is developing its Sustainable Community for more info. 250-265-8040 or shirley@ in Rosebery for winter/spring. $350-$450 Open to all levels all the time. Look forward Plan. Please contact the Village office with Deadline: century21castlegar.com. per month depending on terms. 250-362- to seeing you there! Madeleine (2475). your ideas: 250-358-2316 or newdenver@ OPEN HOUSE - 317 7th Ave., New 9436. FULL SPECTRUM BODY WORK netidea.com. Denver. Saturday, October 17, 11 am – 3 October 16, HOUSE FOR RENT, New Denver. offers deep tissue and stress reduction P eTS pm. Come check us out on three lots. December 1-March 31 (4 months) 3 treatments in the privacy of your own FROG PEAK PET RESORT – brand Turnkey condition. 2009 bedrooms, fireplace, electric heat, carport, home. For additional info and to book new facility – five indoor/outdoor w/d, furnishings. Non-smoker. $600/month. appointments please call 358-6808. kennels. 2-acre, fenced adventure 250-358-2729. H eLP wANTED park. On leash excursions. Owner 1-2 BDR HOUSE in New Denver. Partially This space could be yours for HOME SUPPORT WORKER wanted, experienced vet assistant. 250-226-7660. furnished, electric/wood heat, f/s/w/d, Care Aide course or equivalent required. frogpeakpetresort@columbiawireless. $10.00 + GST per issue. propane cookstove. November 1-April Four-hour morning shifts, weekends and ca www.frogpeakpetresort.com. Call 358-7218 or email: 30. $600/month + util. 250-358-2299, relief to start. Send resumé to Box 433, New [email protected] 250-226-7967. Personal Classifieds start at $8.00 Denver, BC V0G 1S0. Call 250-358-7218 for details for details BUSINESS DIRECTORY RESTAURANT/WINE & BEER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Winlaw Brew-Op Wine & Beer Making Kits Colour/B&W Laser Printing/Copying • Digital Photography to satisfy all budgets! Word processing • Scanning • Faxing • Binding • Laminating Open Tuesday - Sunday Specialty Coffees, Teas, Take-Home Kits, or Brew it with Us! 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REAL ESTATE CLOTHING THE RIDE SAYS IT ALL PAULA CONRAD The Clothes Hanger Ph: 359-7111 Fax: 359-7587 HOME: (250) 358-2707 www.playmorpower.com Fun • Fashionable Selkirk Realty Affordable 265-3635 Comfortable, Casual E-mail: [email protected] Men’s & Ladies Clothing Ava’s Website: www.royallepage.ca/selkirkrealty 441 Front St • Kaslo • 250-353-9688 HEALTH Free Consultation Hair Studio Playmor Junction Hwy 6 & 3A 1043 Playmor Hand & Soul Healing Centre NOW OPEN Chiropractor, Larry Zaleski, D.C. Mondays & Fridays - Silverton 358-7769 GROCERY • HEALTH FOOD Every other Wednesday in Winlaw or Nakusp Far right entrance of the Wild Rose Restaurant in Rosebery Counsellor/Healing Facilitator Slocan Village Market Sue Mistretta, M.A., CCC. www.jonesboysboats.com Re-AwakeningHealth Centre 358-2177 Silverton & Winlaw Bosun Hall Ainsworth, British Columbia Groceries, fresh produce, fresh meat, • Health Products, healing sessions For all occasions with 4080 Hwy 31 N Agency Liquor, organic foods, • New Age cards & books Stone Massage • Deep Tissue in-store deli, in-store bakery. Salt Glows • Mud Wraps & More rates to suit your needs. Call: 1-877-552-6287 • Sensual products¶¶ (250) 353-2550 Fax (250) 353-2911 Open 7 days/week, 9 am - 8 pm ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ Rentals of tables, chairs, Slocan, BC • ph:355-2211 • fax: 355-2216 320 Broadway St. NakuSP 265-3188 MASSAGE dishes. Bev 358-7771 or myofascial release • deep tissue massage • relaxation massage [email protected] Susan L. Yurychuk • 250-358-6804 Ann’s Natural Foods By Appointment Only • New Denver HARBERCRAFT Ann Bunka Your Local Grocer Kootenay Restorative MASSAGE THERAPIES - 358-2552 - New Denver Silverton Myofascial, Swedish, Lymphatic, Joint Play, Craniosacral, Justice Visceral, Somatoemotion, Chakras, Nutrition etc. 358-2443 358-7292 working toward Lester Koeneman 805 Kildare St., New Denver MTA rates (Low income consideration) restoring balance also MSP, WCB, ICBC & care plans Phone 265-3128 or Garth R. Hunter, R.M.T. and healthy communication in Advertise in the Valley Voice. It pays!!! Slocan Health Clinic - Thursdays our communities 24-hour Fax 265-4808 Call 358-7218 for details • email: [email protected] 250-358-2364 • Mobile & Office [email protected] Broadway St. Nakusp 22 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice October 7, 2009 Kaslo Kazuri jewellery event – shop with a conscience submitted making the Kaslo Grammas the first AIDS orphans in their care. view examples of Kazuri jewellery go Kaslo Hotel front desk, Willow Home A show and sale of African Kazuri to bring it to the Kootenays. Join the There will be a preview of the to www.kazuriwest.com. Note that the Gallery (Marlaina’s store) and the Kaslo jewellery is coming to Kaslo this fall, Grammas, who support the African jewellery at 11:30 am for those attending online prices are much higher than ours, Motel front desk. The $12 cost includes Grandmothers, for a gala luncheon and the luncheon, and sales will begin as they are a retail outlet. Our prices lunch/gratuity and a jewellery show of jewellery sale at the Kaslo Hotel October following the jewellery show and range from $14 to $48. these fabulous one-of-a-kind hand-made MIDWIFERY 24 from noon until 2 pm. luncheon. At 1:30, sales will open to Tickets can be purchased from the ceramic pieces. Wholistic Midwife Kazuri (a Swahili word meaning the public until 3 pm. Seating is limited, Kaslo woman wins Barber scholarship Lana Knoll “small and beautiful”) jewellery is so if you would like to join us for an submitted secondary institution in BC and are 250-353-2213 crafted in Nairobi, Kenya at a fair trade entertaining afternoon and a unique Christina Godfrey of Kaslo is one of transferring to another BC school to [email protected] factory which employs 320 single opportunity, pick up your ticket early, Honouring natural childbirth through 16 BC students who has been awarded a complete their degrees. Godfrey attended nourishing body, mind and spirit, and mothers and grandmothers. This is chat with your friends and know that $5,000 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship. Selkirk College, and has transferred to the by embracing family and community. a fundraiser for the Kaslo Grammas each purchase of this beautiful jewellery The scholarships are awarded annually University of Victoria. Ike Barber – or Dr. who donate all profits to the Stephen will be supporting those in great need in to undergraduate students who have Irving K. Barber – is well known in this area Lewis Foundation Grandmother to sub-Saharan Africa. completed two years at a public post- as the founder of Slocan Forest Products. COMPUTER Grandmother campaign, which in turn All purchases must be cash or supports grandmothers in Africa and the cheque; credit cards not accepted. To - Repairs Palmer - Upgrades S VlOCAN aLLEy Recreation Computer - Consulting PLAYTIME PLUS FOR TOTS - Tuesday mornings at the Slocan Park Hall. Microsoft Certified BABYSITTER TRAINING - With Susan Myers. Oct 23 & 26. Crescent Valley Hall. Services Systems Engineer A DRAGON IN MY BACKPACK - With Tim Farrugia. Starts at Brent Kennedy School Phone: 355-2235 Oct. 26. Drop in to the Winlaw program on Tuesdays! [email protected] SCARECROW FESTIVAL - Want to be part of the tour? Call us for details. FITNESS CLASSES IN CRESCENT VALLEY. Boot Camp - Mondays, Body Alive - Wednesdays, Saturday Morning Workout! WALKBC - Join us at this free walking program at three locations. FREE FITNESS ASSESSMENT - At the Passmore Lodge. Call to book a time. THURSDAY YOGA WITH ELIZA GOODERHAM - Health Aging - 5:30 pm, Hatha Yoga For Active People - 7:00 pm. THERAPEUTIC TOUCH - With Camille Roberts. Begins Oct. 22 in Winlaw. WINTER SPORTS SWAP - Sat. October 24 Slocan Park Hall. 10:00 to noon. LOW-TECH PRINT MAKING - With Natasha Smith. 6 week program begins Monday, In recent years the Arrow Lakes Teachers’ Association (ALTA), in recognition Oct. 26 in Passmore. of World Teacher Day October 5, has donated to a public school that struggles DISCOVERING YOUR ROOTS - Geneaology intro. Sat. Oct. 17. Winlaw School. in a challenging part of our world. Pat Dion (ALTA president) presents Ruth VISION FITNESS - With Daphne Fields. Mon. Oct. 19 at Winlaw School. Fraser (Social Justice rep) with this year’s donation to schools in Afghanistan. 226-0008 For more information see www.threecupsoftea.com and www.ikat.org. BUSINESS DIRECTORY CONSTRUCTION • HOME • GARDEN EQUIPMENT RENTAL COMPLETE SALES HALL LUMBER SERVICE AND & BUILDING SUPPLIES COLES RENTALS INSTALLATION Nakusp Open Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat HEATERS (PROPANE & ELECTRIC) 10 am to 5 pm PLATE TAMPERS, JUMPING JACKS, REBAR YOUR VALLEY COMFORT AND BLAZE KING DEALER BENDER JACKHAMMERS, HAMMER DRILLS, SPECIALIZING IN WOOD/ELECTRIC, WOOD/OIL AND Redi-Mix • Registered Septic System PHONE 250-269-0043 serving the Kootenays since 1973 designer and installer • Find us at 280 Lower Inonoaklin Rd. CONCRETE MIXERS, CONCRETE SAWS, WOOD/GAS COMBINATION FURNACES Edgewood, BC TILECUTTERS, BLOCKCUTTERS, SCAFFOLDING, Certified • Insured DAVID WEATHERHEAD • Ready Mix Concrete • FLOOR SANDERS, NAILERS - ALL TYPES, Box 83, 848 Hwy 6, Nakusp • Lock Blocks • Drain Rock • Window LM ROTARY LAZER TRANSIT, GENERATORS, • Road Crush • Sand & Gravel • Washing WATER PUMPS, COMPRESSORS, INSULATED • Dump Trucks • Excavator • Gutter TARPS, PRESSURE WASHERS, ROTO TILLER, 250-265-4311 (ph) Cleaning Slocan City, BC • (250) 355-0088 • Crusher • Coloured Concrete • PROPERTY PIN LOCATOR, CHIPPER/SHREDDER, • Site Preparation • • Spring Cleaning • Home Detailing GAS POST HOLE DIGGER, WOODSPLITTER website: www.kootenayfurnace.com • House Prepping • Painting email: [email protected] 250-265-3468 (fax) Box 1001, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R0 Call now for your free consultation! ...AND MUCH MORE! Ph. 265-4615 • [email protected] 265-0241 PHONE 358-2632 1-888-358-2632 JEMS Propane Ltd. KF PowerVac This space could be yours for Installation and maintenance Duct Cleaning & Duct Sanitizing KOOTENAY RAISED CONTRACTING $10.00 + GST per issue. Kaslo, BC Local: 355-2485 • Toll-free: 1-888-652-0088 New Construction, Timber Framing, Renovations, Call 358-7218 or email: BAKERY Design, Outbuildings, Decks, Cabins, Eco-Friendly [email protected] email: [email protected] Journeyman Carpenter • Call Today 250-353-2614 for details Sappho’s Bakery Peter’s New & Used Windows & More Rear, 309 Kildare St. New Denver Open Tues-Sat. Closed Sun-Mon. 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Joe Chirico, RDCK Manager a look and a nod. at Passmore Firehall September of Community Services; Greg “I hope our community 29, three members of the Passmore Patterson, Chief of Tarrys Fire recognizes the efforts of all Volunteer Fire Department Department and the RDCK Fire volunteer members who give up were honoured for their many Chiefs Association Chair; and family and friend time, work and years of volunteer service to the many former and current members income and a lot of sleep some community. of PVFD, as well as the families nights to support and help others. Gord Ihlen, Passmore Fire Chief and friends of those being honoured. Please give Peter and Dave what and Medal of Bravery recipient was Presenting the awards for the they deserve – a salute from you awarded the 10-year service medal RDCK, Joe Chirico thanked all the and your community for a job well from the RDCK. Firefighters Dave firefighters for their dedication to done for more than 20 years.” Anderson and Peter Kinakin, both helping the community, not only Chief Ihlen concluded the charter members of the department, with fires but with all the other presentations by offering his each received the 20-year service emergency services they provide. congratulations: “Peter and Dave, Three Passmore volunteer firefighters were honoured at a ceremony at medal and the Fire Services Patterson presented the medals you are being recognized tonight the firehall September 29. L to R: Fire Chief Gord Ihlen, firefighters Dave Exemplary Service Medal “in on behalf of the Governor-General. because each of you has met a Anderson and Peter Kinakin, Joe Chirico (RDCK), Fire Chief Greg Patterson. In thanking Anderson and Kinakin high standard of service in your for their commitment to service and community. This standard isn’t just duty, Patterson spoke of the award about years of service but also about as recognition of the dedication the quality of service. You’ve clearly required by these members, given served our community well and now the difficulties involved in long- it is with distinction. The tasks you term, 24/7 volunteering, for the have taken on could only have been volunteers and for their families. done with hard work and often with After the awards were presented personal sacrifice... Thank you both Chief Ihlen read a letter from former for your commitment to duty.” Passmore chief John Ludwar, who After the ceremony all who was unable to attend. attended were invited to stay for a “Tonight you will honour two reception in honour of the recipients. of Passmore’s longest standing The Lucerne grad class of 14 students held a very successful Bottle Drive on September 20 which raised $1,580, members. 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L By Appointment Only • New Denver raig : C credit Village of hoto P New Denver Thank You! The Village of New Denver would like to thank the many residents, business owners and volunteers who assisted in the aftermath of the windstorm on September 3rd, 2009. Special recognition goes to Centennial Campground hosts Jeff and Ana, Fire Chief Leonard Casley and the members of the New Denver and Area Volunteer Fire Department, Councillor Ann Bunka, the Village’s Municipal Emergency Coordinator, and the Public Works staff from Silverton and New Denver. Brent Kennedy School Principal Laura Moll watches over kids enjoying the new playground at the official grand On behalf of the Mayor and Council of the Village of New opening September 24. Funding for the project came from the Rick Hansen Foundation, Kootenay Savings Credit Union and the efforts of the Brent Kennedy School Parents’ Advisory Committee. Denver – Thanks! 24 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice October 7, 2009 Lake Lore Gallery opens in Slocan to feature local artists, musicians by Art Joyce Moore grew up in the Yukon here full-time. display and perform, and for and yoga have been started or Moore says she’s always It seems necessity is the and has spent the last 25 years in “I’ve always loved the valley, people to see high-calibre art. are planned. A local band will looking for volunteers, and of mother of invention after all. Vancouver where she graduated it just seems such a precious The artwork that just came out be featured once a month for a course artists and musicians When the mill in Slocan shut from Emily Carr College of jewel, so clean environmentally. of the woodwork here is really special performance. “Anything wanting an outlet for their work. down, artist Cindy Moore saw an Art and Design. A painter who There’s a really strong collective sophisticated.” to get us through the winter,” The gallery is happy to sell artist opening for a new venture – an works primarily in oils, Moore’s consciousness I find inspiring The gallery hosts an open says Moore. A masquerade cards and CDs. Contact Moore at art gallery that would promote work has been exhibited and when I come out here. Slocan stage on Thursday night from party will be held October 29 501 Harold Street, 355-2955 or local artists and musicians. The collected in France, Germany, Lake has been a huge draw for 7-10:30 pm, with local poets, featuring the band Pure Blend, email lakeloregallery@gmail. gallery had its grand opening Switzerland, and around the me – the valley is my muse.” songwriters and musicians to coincide with the opening com. The gallery is open 11 am September 22, and judging by world. She also plays guitar All that was needed was appearing. Sundays will feature of a new exhibition of artwork. to 6 pm, Sunday 12-7 pm, closed the hundred or so people who in two local bands and writes. a venue for Moore’s gallery open stage for music from 3-7 Tickets will be $7, available in Monday and Tuesday. A website streamed through the exhibits Moore – whose brother Terry B. and the former Slocan General pm. A choir, voice workshops, advance at the Lake Lore Gallery is under construction and should from 4 to 10 pm that day, is off to Moore is a well known Slocan Store at 501 Harold Street (most storytelling, comedy, film nights or at the door. be launched soon. a great start. Some came from as Valley guitarist – had been recently ‘Urban Ragz’ clothing far away as Nelson, with music coming to the valley for about store) proved the ideal location, First Lardeau Valley Harvest Festival a huge success provided by Heavy Shtetl and the 15 years during the summers to with generous space for exhibits submitted by Rhys and Trina from Meadow onions, tomatoes, garlic, strangest Terry B. Moore Trio. do artwork. She recently moved and even for dances. Currently The first Lardeau Valley Creek. “The open mic turned into home-grown fruit or veg, most the gallery is featuring a group Harvest Festival took place on a display of music this valley can impressive bouquet, and local show with painting by Pam Saturday, September 26 at the be truly proud of,” said Daniels. views photo competition. The Sims, jewellery and painting Lardeau Valley Community Duncan and Yvonne Boyd announcement of the results was by Giosi Lammirato, mixed Hall grounds in Meadow Creek. of Hamill Creek did a great job festively bagpiped in by local, media painter Melody White, Community members from of entertaining the kids with Jim Mainland. Willo Treschow’s traditionally Johnson’s Landing, Argenta, their artistic face painting and The signature Giant fired clay vessels, soapstone Hamill Creek, Lardeau, Cooper challenging climbing wall. Dave Pumpkin competition had some and marble sculpture by John Creek, Meadow Creek, Howser and Trish Rempel put on games impressive entries, with even the Proulx, handspun woollen hats and beyond combined efforts to and races for the kids. Pastor Len smallest pumpkin weighing in with wool spun by Terry Moore put on a great festival. “This was of Meadow Creek arranged for at 82.25 lbs. First place winners, and designed by Lammirato, the first of what we hope will be the three local fire pumps to be with a pumpkin weighing in watercolours and oils, all local many successful harvest fairs,” on site for some fire suppression at an incredible 234 lbs were artists from Slocan area. The said organizer Fiona Daniels. training – in the form of relay Wa-ya, Jael, Violet and Angus shows will be rotated with fresh There were vendors selling racing and water fights, which Johnson. They shared a $100 exhibits every six weeks. home baked goods, crafts, local was much appreciated in the hot prize, generously donated by “I’ve felt that artists here are produce, paintings and drawings. sunshine. Scarecrow building and Hamill Creek Timber Homes. under-represented,” says Moore. Fantastic organic honey from pumpkin carving competitions Their names will go on the new “I finally found this space that Terry’s Honey Farm was, as followed the games. A tug of annual Giant Pumpkin trophy, would work as a venue for usual, a great attraction. Roy war and a competitive wood built and donated by Rex Daniels Cindy Moore is the proprietor of Lake Lore Gallery, in Slocan City. local artists and musicians to Lake of Meadow Creek brought chopping relay race took place of Cooper Creek. Bent of Tesla along his apple press and teamed as forerunners to a mini logger Spring Farms took second place up with Bear Aware Coordinator sport competition, planned for with a pumpkin of 117 lbs. Gillian Sanders to supply future years. Organizers of the festival, Call to visit our showroom – 355-0088 the crowd with fresh apple In the local produce Fiona Daniels and Paige Toker, YOUR VALLEY COMFORT AND juice, made from the valley’s competition, judges worked wish to thank the many local abundance of windfall apples. their way through yummy jams, businesses and community BLAZE KING DEALER SPECIALIZING Music carried on throughout the pickles, baked goods and made members who generously IN WOOD/ELECTRIC, WOOD/OIL day, thanks to an open mic hosted difficult decisions for the best supported the event. AND WOOD/GAS COMBINATION FURNACES

The biggest pumpkin at the Lardeau Valley Harvest Festival was 234 lbs! Kaslo does well in Communities in Bloom by Jan McMurray sponsored by the Provincial Kaslo entered Communities Capital Commission. Finally, in Bloom (CiB) this year in the a certificate was received for non-competitive category, and the Kemball Memorial Centre did very well indeed. gardens, which was one of Kaslo won four blooms out Kaslo’s Community Showcase of five, with a special mention entries. Pennywise staff took up to the Kaslo Trailblazers. Kaslo the challenge of landscaping the also received the Heritage former provincial building’s front Conservation Award, a trophy yard as part of the CiB program.

Kaslo won four blooms out of five in this year’s Communities in Bloom contest.