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Volume 28, Number 9 May 9, 2019 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. Desautel Sinixt hunting case wins second appeal by Jan McMurray In an interview, Desautel said, “Now Court Justice Sewell upheld the decision. Sinixt ancestors, if those rights have been court should not assume that the Lakes The landmark Rick Desautel Sinixt that I’ve won the court case, the first He also recognized the Sinixt as an continuously exercised to the present day Tribe of the Colville Confederated hunting case decision has survived its appeal and the second appeal, and there aboriginal people of Canada – because in the geographic area of the claimed Tribe necessarily represents all Sinixt second appeal by the Province of BC. are five judges behind me, I feel it’s a prior to contact, they occupied a part of right in Canada.” descendants. Underhill said some Sinixt The Province’s latest appeal was pretty rock solid case. If the Province what became Canada. Desautel said, “I think my ancestors descendants live in various Okanagan dismissed on May 2 in the BC Court wants to appeal it again, I say bring it on.” In this latest appeal, Justice Smith’s are very pleased with me since I’ve Nation communities, so the ONA didn’t of Appeal in Vancouver by Justice D. Only one more appeal is possible, reasons for decision document states that come up to that country and showed want the court to recognize only the Smith, Justice Willcock and Justice to the Supreme Court of Canada. The the Province’s position that indigenous them we never left; we’re always going Colville Lakes people as Sinixt and Fitch. They found that Desautel, a Province has 60 days to ask the court’s peoples may only hold aboriginal to be there.” thereby limit the Okanagan Sinixt from member of the Lakes Tribe (descended permission to file this final appeal. rights in Canada if they live in Canada The Okanagan Nation Alliance having their rights. from the Sinixt) living on the Colville “I would hope that the Province “ignores the Aboriginal perspective, the (ONA) was an intervenor in both appeal “This decision has application to reservation in Washington State, “has would look carefully at these reasons realities of colonization and does little hearings. Underhill explained that the anyone who can demonstrate they are an aboriginal right to hunt elk in the and focus on the court’s principle towards achieving the ultimate goal of ONA was in support of Desautel’s Sinixt, wherever they live,” Underhill Sinixt’s traditional hunting territory in of reconciliation, and think about reconciliation.” position, urging the court to see that said. “It doesn’t decide who represents British Columbia.” pursuing that avenue as opposed to more The document defines the central simply because a First Nation doesn’t them – that’s a case for another day – Desautel’s lawyer, Mark Underhill, litigation,” Underhill said. issue of the case as “whether members reside in their traditional territory but it has affirmed that Sinixt people, said the decision is significant on two “If there’s no appeal, it becomes of a present-day collective situated today shouldn’t preclude them from wherever they live, have right to hunt in counts. First, “it’s one of the strongest the law of the land,” Desautel said. in Washington State, are entitled to having Section 35 aboriginal rights. their traditional territory, as long as they judgments from our Court of Appeal “We’re on the edge of our seats until exercise the inherent rights of their Also, the ONA put forward that the can show they are Sinixt.” on the need to take into account the the beginning of July to see if they’ll aboriginal perspective when considering appeal. We might just be celebrating these aboriginal rights questions, and a two different Independence Days down strong affirmation that the fundamental here on July 4.” purpose of Section 35 of the Charter Starting in 2008, Desautel purposely is reconciliation with First Nations,” tried a few times to get arrested for he said. hunting in Canada. His goal was to go to The second reason the decision is court in order to get recognition for his significant is “because it continues to people in Canada, a country that declared affirm the existence of the Sinixt and them extinct in 1956. I can’t overstate how significant that He was finally charged in 2010 with is for Rick and thousands of Sinixt hunting in the Castlegar area without descendants on both sides of the a licence, and hunting big game as a border. We were fighting about the very non-resident. He was acquitted of the existence of a First Nation and that lack charges on March 27, 2017 in the Nelson of recognition over many generations courthouse. Judge Lisa Mrozinski found is now taking a toll on the psyche of all that he was exercising his aboriginal right Sinixt descendants. To have the Court as a Sinixt/ Lakes person to hunt in his of Appeal confirm they are indeed traditional territory. Many members of the Colville Confederated Tribes were present to hear the landmark ruling for the Sinixt people by Justice Mrozinski on March aboriginal people of Canada is such a The Province appealed the decision 27, 2017 in the Nelson courthouse. Rick Desautel (front and centre) was acquitted of charges of illegal hunting, as those charges infringe on his significant step for all Sinixt people.” and on December 28, 2017, BC Supreme aboriginal right to hunt in traditional Sinixt territory in BC. Desautel has just won a second appeal lodged by the province of BC.

100% Locally Owned & Operated 2 NEWS The Valley Voice May 9, 2019 Fate of Jewett School discussed at SD8 board meeting by Jan McMurray educational services at JV Humphries Beebe pointed out, the resolution was Perkins also said that it is a public school program in the Much to the surprise of Meadow or via Homelinks at parent discretion unnecessary. Beebe said the board “perfectly normal” to have two- community. Dawn Lang, trustee Creek community members, the in school year 2019-20 and moving had met with parents, staff and the week teacher postings at this time of for Jewett School, made the motion future of Jewett School was on forward.” Jewett School community as part of year, which is the busiest season for at the July 5, 2016 board meeting, the agenda of the April 23 School The school has four students the Facilities Plan process. “They hiring teachers. She said they would and spoke about how the motion District 8 board meeting. this year, and the teacher will be know they can go to JVH, Homelinks probably extend the posting for two “maintains the momentum of the The meeting agenda package transferring to JV Humphries in and DESK. All kids in SD8 can go to more weeks and then keep it open discussion with the community…” included a report outlining the pros the fall. The report indicates that another school. I don’t think we need all summer. However, there has been very and cons of keeping Jewett School the other staff at the school – the to have this to put any spins out to “This resolution is just about little discussion with the community open, and the pros and cons of educational assistant/ custodian and the community or negative feelings offering options to parents should about divesting the school building moving students to JV Humphries in secretary – would also be either out there. It’s already fulfilled in our we get to early September without while maintaining a public school Kaslo or Homelinks. The resolution retiring or working in Kaslo or policies.” a teacher,” she said. “It’s important program in the community since the board was asked to consider Nelson instead, and states that it is However, there was much we have the conversation regarding then. When asked about this at was: “That in the event that the main very difficult to fill positions at the discussion before the resolution died. education at Jewett. We really don’t the recent April 23 board meeting, teacher position at Jewett Elementary school. One parent, Greg Underwood, want it to be last minute.” Superintendent Perkins indicated is not filled for 2019-20, that students In the end, the resolution didn’t attended and let the board know that Deanna Holitzki, Director of that the discussions would take from the Jewett catchment receive go anywhere because as Trustee the community felt blindsided when Human Resources at SD8, explained place according to district policy. they found out about the agenda item that if no teacher is hired by the end She said the Facilities Plan process just a few days before the meeting. of September, they would put the is underway, and is expected to “We have been trying to keep the vacancy out to teachers on call. She be finalized in December 2019 or school open for years now – this is said they are able to offer jobs of up January 2020, with community not the way to go about closing it,” he to 20 days to teachers on call, and meetings to be scheduled for this fall. said. Underwood was concerned that would potentially be able to cover 40 The district is waiting to receive a there were several inaccuracies in the days at Jewett this way. Meanwhile, report on demographics that they’ve Open Sun. 11-3 • 411 Kootenay St, Nelson report, and said the community was the permanent position would still commissioned from Barragar upset to see that the teacher position be posted. Systems before going back to the at Jewett for 2019-20 was given only Jewett School has been under communities. Come to the Dark Water Dragons’ Launch a two-week posting. consideration for closure since Secretary/treasurer Michael Superintendent Perkins explained May 2016. In July 2016, after the McLellan reported that he was able to that this was not a decision to close Province announced Rural Education get an increase in REEF funding for & Dryland Training, May 15th at 11:00 am the school, but “an educational Enhancement Fund (REEF) funding Jewett this year – $95,000 instead of consideration at this time.” There is for the school, the board decided to about $47,000 – and the school breaks at the New Denver Marina. Experience a lengthy process to close a school, defer closure of the school until the even on its operating costs with this she said, adding that the minister can REEF funding ceases, and to continue boost. “So the impact of Jewett what Dragon Boating is all about! close a school when there are fewer to explore options for divesting the closing is negligible financially. It’s than eight students. school building while maintaining an educational decision,” he said. New Members are Welcome! New vessel and terminal upgrades on deck for Balfour-Kootenay Bay ferry route submitted Infrastructure. It will be used during the winter Improvements to the Kootenay The project involves procuring off-peak season, and will relieve the Lake ferry service will begin a new larger electric-ready vessel MV Osprey 2000 in time for a major in fall 2019, with $54.5 million to replace the MV Balfour, which is mid-life refit in 2023. announced for the project on April approaching the end of its lifespan. Upgrades will also be made to the 29 by François-Philippe Champagne, The new ferry will have almost Balfour and Kootenay Bay terminals, federal Minister of Infrastructure twice the capacity of the MV Balfour including new washrooms, sheltered and Communities, and Michelle (50-60 vehicles) and will be used in waiting areas, public parking spaces, www.darkwaterdragons.com Mungall, MLA for Nelson-Creston, tandem with the larger MV Osprey electric vehicle charging stations, on behalf of Claire Trevena, B.C.’s 2000 to significantly decrease wait expanded greenspaces, and better Minister of Transportation and times for users during peak seasons. terminal access for drivers along both Highway 31 and Highway 3A. Beginning in fall 2019, three shallow areas in the west arm of Kootenay Lake will be dredged to ensure the navigational safety of the ferry service. While the dredging will be minor in scale, the Province continues to be committed to completing this work in compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and with minimal impact on the environment and habitat. The Government of Canada is contributing up to $17,176,667 to this project through the New Building Canada Plan. The Government of BC is providing up to $37,515,720. The new electric-ready vessel supports the BC government’s CleanBC plan to achieve full electrification of the inland ferry fleet by 2040. CleanBC puts the province on the path to a stronger, better future by reducing climate pollution – including using cleaner energy in transportation and other sectors – to protect its clean air, land and water. Advertise in the Valley Voice. It pays!!! [email protected] May 9, 2019 The Valley Voice NEWS 3 Nakusp Secondary wins BC School Sports Outstanding School Award by Jan McMurray School Award for the 2018-19 school assembly on April 30, and unfurled the perpetual award is a large plaque, on The purpose of the Outstanding Nakusp Secondary School has year. gold and royal blue Outstanding School display in the BC School Sports office. School Award is “to recognize a been given the great honour of winning Principal Peter Gajda made this Award Banner with SD10 Director Before making the announcement, school whose special commitment to the BC School Sports Outstanding wonderful announcement at the school of Learning Lorna Newman. The Gajda had all students who play on improving the lives of its students and sports teams stand up – and there were staff through athletics, intramurals, a lot of them. leadership and public service has “At Saturday’s AGM, Nakusp contributed significantly to the Secondary School was recognized by welfare of school athletics in its local BC School Sports as an outstanding community and within the province.” school in the province in athletics,” The BC School Sports Award was he said. “We’re pretty outstanding as not the only good news at the assembly. a school.” Harvey and Cheryl Truax of the Royal Judging by the applause and cheers Canadian Legion handed out awards from the students and staff, there was to many students who entered the no argument with Gajda’s statement. Remembrance Day Poster and Literary Gajda told the Valley Voice that in Contests, and Gajda recognized 90 out nominating the school, he provided of 120 students (75%) who made the all kinds of information such as the honour roll. number of teams, number of students “At the start of the year, I challenged on teams, the distance travelled to go to you to be more than ordinary, so I thank tournaments, and the level of staff and you all for taking up that challenge and community involvement in coaching. being more than ordinary,” he said. “We have hosted tournaments Grade 12 students Maya and Kylie and provincials, too,” Gajda said. gave a presentation about Fair Trade at “More than one NSS team goes to the the assembly. May is Fair Trade Month, provincials every year, and that’s been and Nakusp is a certified Fair Trade happening for a long time.” Town. It was the first Fair Trade Town Gajda recognized Jarrett Bass, in BC and the fourth in Canada. Maya this year’s athletic director, and past and Kylie are looking for other students athletic directors Ryan Willman and to take on the cause after they graduate. Rod Morrison for building the sports Some of the grade 12 students who have participated in sports over their years at Nakusp Secondary School gather around the BC School Sports Outstanding programs at the school. SHELLEY BORTNICK, School Banner: Garrett Waterfield, Maija Larder, Maya Watson, Daniel Lasseter, Mikala Lewis-Morrison, Liana Goodman, Tasha Bjarnason, Stine Iverson. MSW, RSW Executive Flight Centre wins right to appeal, gets another chance to escape charges Individual, couple and by Jan McMurray argues that the Jordan time period What was the goal or goals of suffering of the accused caused by family therapist The charges against Executive should be calculated from the July the Jordan decision? To unclog the an unreasonably long trial. 25+ years experience Flight Centre in the Lemon Creek 2016 laying of charges by the Crown. courts? To prevent undue suffering How Jordan relates to private Offers counselling services involving fuel spill case just don’t seem to This would be a delay of 16 months, to the accused? prosecutions has never been mental health (depression, anxiety, stick. They were stayed at trial, then below the 18-month Jordan ceiling. The idea behind Jordan is that considered before, therefore it’s an etc.), addictions, grief and loss, reinstituted on appeal. Now, the In Justice Goepel’s reasons an unreasonably long trial can create important case? trauma and life transition issues. company has won the right to appeal for judgment, he states, “In my undue suffering to the accused. What about the crux of the For appointment, please call the decision to reinstitute the charges. view the question as to how private One of the issues addressed matter, which is if EFC should take 250-265-3397 Justice Goepel made the decision prosecutions are to be considered by the Jordan decision is undue some responsibility for the fuel spill? to grant EFC leave to appeal on in the context of Jordan raises April 24 in the BC Court of Appeal issues of general importance. This in Vancouver. is particularly so when the private “I am not surprised, but I prosecution is followed by a stay and am disappointed,” said Marilyn charges are subsequently reinstituted. Burgoon, Slocan Valley resident The questions of law have who initiated the case against EFC significance to the administration of in a private prosecution in September justice beyond this case. Appellate 2014. She says she will be seeking guidance on these issues will be of intervenor status in the appeal. general importance.” Burgoon’s lawyer, Lilina Burgoon says she agrees the Lysenko, is not surprised with Justice Jordan rule is important, and feels it’s Goepel’s decision either, because she critical “not to let stand a precedent says this case is “of great importance where we give corporations the rights and is a new and important legal of individuals.” One of the issues issue.” addressed by the Jordan decision The important legal issue at is undue suffering of the accused, hand is how the Supreme Court caused by an unreasonably long trial. decision known as Jordan applies to Burgoon points to a statement made private prosecutions. “… the present by Crown Counsel in the appeal – proceeding appears to be the only that while “there is a societal interest case in Canada that has considered in an efficient trial, corporations are the matter,” states Justice Goepel’s not human beings, and therefore reasons for judgment document. cannot suffer from liberty restrictions The Jordan decision set the or from personal stigma, stress or maximum time period for cases such anxiety.” as this one to 18 months from the date “It is time for Executive Flight to charges are laid to the end of the trial. accept responsibility,” Burgoon says. EFC argues that the company “If the driver was responsible, then was charged in September 2014 in the company also was negligent. It is Burgoon’s private prosecution and unfortunate that the government was the trial was scheduled to conclude let off the hook, as they too should on November 30, 2017 – a delay of have shared in this responsibility. I 38 months. am disappointed that this continues The federal Crown, who took to be dragged out. It demonstrates over the case in January 2016 and that the courts favour the wealthy stayed the charges Burgoon had and reaffirms citizens’ concerns laid – and then laid its own charges that courts are not about justice and against EFC on July 22, 2016 – certainly not for the average citizen.” 4 OPINION The Valley Voice May 9, 2019

In my view, the road around Jody Wilson- Vimy Park should be number one on Raybould the list of streets to be paved, in spite With respect to the cartoon in of hearing at least one councillor is the April 11 edition of the Valley against it. This street is covered in Voice debating which action was potholes each spring and fall, has more ‘wrong and unconscionable,’ dust control applied each year (at those of the Trudeau government what cost?) and still remains dusty. or those of Jody Wilson-Raybould, Sprinklers are often put on the road I feel compelled to say that I find for hours with signs posted saying those of Ms Wilson-Raybould more ‘slow to no dust.’ ‘wrong and unconscionable.’ To Over the years the Village has tape someone who is conducting a had a number of chances to pave professional conversation with you in this road and has always looked the the line of his or her responsibilities, other way. And so, council, do you without their knowledge, is the plan to do the same this year? A deal greater wrong. like this is not likely to present itself As is evident in your cartoon, again. Kaslo and Vimy Park deserve others think differently. better. This is 2019, not 1920! Camille Baker John Allen Clute Creek Kaslo Peter Degroot Coming this fall One sunny day they came to me Said from my home I’d have to leave – a major job A farmer’s all I want to be opportunity And live my life so peacefully This fall, the call will come for So let me ride and let me run the opportunity to run the business – May Days Live Music all Weekend – 430 Front Street, Kaslo, BC For I’m not sure of what I’ve done of the nation. There will be at least No Cover, check out our Facebook Page for more details 250-353-7714 Now I’m trapped, I have no food four major companies making a The Ingrid Rice cartoon is a satirical look at current events in politics and is sponsored by the Kaslo Hotel. The Hotel does not necessarily share the political views of the artist. I pray to God, what can I do pitch for that job. We know them as Guess what? They are not father. Sadly, we completed the Now they can put away their gun ‘political parties.’ When contracting Sinixt not extinct and it is high time the two bridge repair and the crew moved on For here I can no longer run any company, it’s important that included in governments recognize the facts. to Silverton’s CPR ramp. Lines will form upon their face ‘deliverables’ are not just vague BC Hydro flooded over 150 In reflection, during the From God their lies they can’t erase promises, but are supported with Columbia River Sinixt villages on the banks of the internment camp years, many Nikkei Now I ride and now I run timelines and measurable outcomes. Columbia in Canada. walked across that bridge. One For now I am with God as one… In the context of climate change, Treaty talks Sharon Montgomery notable Nikkei was a child, who A news article recently appeared With honour and respect for we have so far seen only vague Nakusp walked daily to run errands for in the Arrow Lakes News titled Peter and his family, promises along with increasing GHG his parents. That kid was Henry ‘Indigenous inclusion in the Al Mills emissions. We are all part of the Wilson Creek Wakabayashi, an Order of BC Columbia River Treaty talks.’ Slocan electorate that will help decide which and Order of Canada recipient. Chrystia Freeland, Minister company to hire for the job and for bridge Mary (Murakami) Kitagawa was of Foreign Affairs for the federal Some memories never leave Vimy Ring my part, I am looking for one with a instrumental in making it possible government, expressed praise for you. Wilson Creek bridge is one of sound, measurable climate policy. I for those students whose education Road needs the indigenous people for their them. Was it because it was my first also understand there are influential was curtailed at UBC due to the contribution as observers to the talks. job after high school? I was very lobby groups that want to maintain incarceration to earn their honourary paving She named the Secwepemc disappointed when I couldn’t get a Good news for Kaslo and an unsustainable economy in order to degrees. (Shuswap), the Ktunaxa Nation job at the local Greenwood sawmill, Highway 31. Repaving will take squeeze out that last bit of profit before It seems so surreal now when (from Cranbrook) and the Okanagan and my friend who was working for place from Lost Ledge to Woodbury. it’s too late. Myopia is not a good you think that this inactive Wilson Nation as participants, none of which Bridge and Building CPR crew told The contractor, Selkirk Paving Ltd, starting point for political vision that Creek bridge has so many historical have lived on the Columbia River. me there was an opening. I hopped will be crushing in the Village of will move us to a post-carbon future. tales to tell. The Sinixt Nation or Arrow on the bus immediately. Without Kaslo pit. As I understand it, there Be careful whom you hire and Chuck Tasaka Lakes people have dwelled on the any training, Buck Higashi, who is an agreement with the Village to read their proposals for employment. Vancouver Columbia for 10,000 years but were was the foreman, handed me the pave some Kaslo streets in exchange Ron Robinson sadly not included in any discussions. sledgehammer. We replaced the ties for the pit run needed. Nelson Freudian slip or This is a gross oversight by the in 1963. Being afraid of heights, EDITORIAL / LETTERS POLICY federal government and not entirely I thought I was working on Myra pothead faux pas? The Valley Voice welcomes letters to the editor and community news unexpected because in Ottawa they Canyon trestle! Fifty years later, I Prime Minister Abe of Japan articles from our readers. have no idea about the history of the chuckled. It wasn’t that high. When kept smiling his straight friendly Letters and articles should be no longer than 500 words and may be Columbia River! I revisited the bridge, I noticed a face, as is Japanese social etiquette, edited. We reserve the right to reject any submitted material. I suggest that the federal and bent spike! I said to myself, “That even though our PM mistook him Please mark your letter “LETTER TO THE EDITOR.” Include your provincial governments do their was a rookie mistake!” LOL! I left a as Xi Jinping of China (twice within address and daytime phone number for verification purposes. due diligence in understanding dubious legacy on that bridge. I hope minutes). Abe knew who was We will not knowingly publish any letter that is defamatory or libelous. they NEVER replace the ties! standing before him: a pothead. How We will not publish anonymous letters or letters signed with pseudonyms, who actually lived here. Not the Going to Latto’s Cafe was a treat long do we still have to put up with except in extraordinary circumstances. Secwepemc, the Ktunaxa, or the after work since a pretty, friendly such an ‘honourable’ guy as our PM? Opinions expressed in published letters are those of the author and not Okanagans. It is the Sinixt Nation necessarily those of the Valley Voice. that should be consulted. girl, Susan, was working for her The newest revelations about SNC donations to his party show clearly why he tried to spare SNC Lavalin The Valley Voice Box 70, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 from prosecution and fired the, to Phone: 250-358-7218 Fax: 250-358-7793 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.valleyvoice.ca his mind, ‘unruly’ attorney general, Jody Wilson-Raybould. Because she Publisher - Dan Nicholson • Editor - Jan McMurray • Food Editor Emeritus - Andrew Rhodes • Arts & Culture Editor - Art Joyce refused to play by his dirty rules, but Reporters - Art Joyce, Katrine Campbell, Claire Paradis, Barbara Curry Mulcahy, Moe Lyons stood up for truth and rightfulness. Published and printed in British Columbia, Canada How can the rest of his caucus still support a man like this? Instead they The Valley Voice is distributed throughout the Slocan and Arrow Lake Valleys from South Slocan/Playmor Junction to Edgewood and Kaslo on Kootenay Lake. applauded laughingly to his firing Circulation is 7,600 papers, providing the most complete news and advertising coverage of any single newspaper serving this area. of Jody Wilson-Raybould, a native SUBSCRIPTIONS: CANADA $54.60, USA $84.00, OVERSEAS $126.00. E-Mail Subscription $22.40 (Prices include GST) leader with way more experience Canada Post Publications Mail Agreement #40021191 continued on page 5 May 9, 2019 The Valley Voice LETTERS 5

continued from page 4 restrictions on snowmobiling in wine? Yep, alcoholic beverages are with an interest in caribou should Sounds simple enough. You think a than this spoiled brat Justin. He critical caribou habitat, then there another Group 1 carcinogen. As with be providing feedback through forest is just a whole bunch of trees may have been a promising young will be new snowmobile areas all of the above, we can moderate our the online portal. For members of all competing for sunlight and water, man, but as the saying goes: Power opened up.” exposure but still enjoy the benefits the communities that are touched dog-eat-dog style? If only! In fact, it corrupts and absolute power corrupts Caribou are being scapegoated RFR makes possible. by caribou and potential recovery is an intricate symbiotic ecosystem. absolutely. by some in the forest industry – but Three of my children live in measures – as ‘stakeholders’ and “Eco-” comes from the Greek He may as well reapply for cut levels are being reduced not as an the Slocan Valley as do three of my ‘local knowledge’ holders – we must word oikos, household. It’s about his drama teaching job so that he effort for caribou habitat protection, grandchildren. I can assure you that I focus on being a part of this solution how those living there interact. The has a place there after the election but rather going back to steady levels would not want to expose them to any by providing input on forthcoming dictionary has a whole slew of “eco-” next October. After all, he already after large increases took place to health risk. I do not believe there is herd plan development. words, chief among them economy has three years of practice playing address the mountain pine beetle the slightest risk to their health from The local reality is that with a and ecology. Economy is how people the role of PM, much like Ronald salvage. the fact that I can enjoy CBC radio herd of less than 30, we must pull manage their resources and interact; Reagan played his role as president Some updates to land use plans (yup – transmitted via RFR) or that together and prioritize halting the ecology is about natural systems. And of the USA – both much to the are necessary in locations across we can communicate via cell phone decline of the Central Selkirk herd. ecosystem: “a biological community chagrin of earnest thinking people. the province if we are to recover or browse the web wirelessly from All management tools will of interacting organisms.” All his faux pas strung together wildlife populations into the future. wherever in the house we choose. need to be used if we want to halt A forest is a community would make a pretty good comedy. Habitat loss has been taking place On the contrary, I believe there are the decline. Setting aside more of interacting organisms. In a We then at least could laugh rather very rapidly, and wildlife, not just many health and safety benefits to be land is not an immediate panacea. biological community everything is than cry about that good looking caribou, are in steep decline. No had using wireless devices. In past efforts facilitated through recycled: the waste of one species actor who thinks he can play politics habitat, no wildlife. I hope the day is not too far the Mountain Caribou Recovery is food for another. We humans are ad lib, shooting from the hip, failing Land use planning that sustains off when should I come upon Implementation Plan, our area faced part of the earth’s ecosystems. We invariably. both our communities and wildlife an accident, I can call for help extensive resource closures of high- breed cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens. Richard Eichenauer has been derailed for far too long by immediately. I hope that if any teen suitability winter habitat. Many We grow grains, soy, corn, canola. But Fauquier policies that favour large industry feels uncomfortable getting a drive people do not realize that there is we dump our waste in the ground, in and uncontrolled recreational use. home with a friend who has been already habitat protection of >95% rivers, lakes, and oceans, pretending Misinformation: The plan put forward by the Saulteau drinking or ‘smoking,’ they will have of currently demarcated core habitat to recycle. and West Moberley First Nations is a the ability to call someone to come within the Central Selkirk range. In the past 100 years, we have the fight to first step to getting us back on track. get them. I wish that the man driving Despite this fact, over the past spewed billions of tons of greenhouse protect BC’s The future of caribou in BC is in the truck full of jet-fuel had been able decade there has been a catastrophic gases into the atmosphere, both your hands. The province needs your to make his cell phone call to ask if reduction in herd numbers. We carbon dioxide and methane. These mountain input on this pressing issue. Visit Lemon Creek Road was really the think that this demonstrates that gases trap heat and warm oceans, wildsight.ca for more information. right road to turn up. habitat preservation alone is not melt glaciers and polar ice caps, caribou For the Wild, There is no benefit in causing You may have heard in the news the panacea. All management tools and change the climate. In fact, the John Bergenske needless fear in our community. about a draft agreement on protecting must be used to halt the decline of situation is so dire that scientists are Conservation Director, Wildsight There is no point in cherry-picking BC’s endangered mountain caribou. caribou including more intensive looking for ways to capture carbon and citing another scientific report Unfortunately, this recovery plan predator/ prey management; dioxide, a difficult and expensive from the thousands available – unless for herds in central BC has resulted Insurmountable determining recreation impacts; undertaking. you can first explain why cancer in misinformed – and often racist – real time intelligence on caribou Well, duh! Trees have been doing facts of the brain and nervous system backlash. More than 95% of Americans location; possibly maternity penning that for millions of years! Expensive? has been slowly declining over the Caribou across the province now use cell phones. Twenty years and others. Hell no! It’s highly profitable. Trees same decades that cell phone use has continue to be displaced from has now elapsed since a significant The ALCS acknowledges that suck up water from the ground increased exponentially. their critical habitat as our human portion of Americans started using further land closures may be a part of and capture carbon dioxide from Rory Lindsay footprint grows unabated. BC’s cell phones. But according to the solution – but as demonstrated in the atmosphere. With chlorophyl Slocan iconic mountain caribou are at risk statistics meticulously recorded past trials, this cannot be an isolated as catalist and sunlight as energy of completely disappearing. Just by the American Cancer Society, Community partners approach to recovery. Recovery source, carbon dioxide and water are this past winter in the Kootenays the overall cancer rate per 100,000 efforts must be informed by local transmogrified into sugar and oxygen. we suffered the loss of two caribou individuals has seen a slow but for caribou recovery experts’ knowledge and be based on Plus, of course, wood! Now there’s a herds. If caribou are to survive in steady decline since the mid 1990s the suitability and capability of the win-win situation! BC, well-researched action plans – including cancers of the “brain of the Central land. Our goal is to develop a long Before the internal combustion – like those proposed in the Draft and other nervous system” which has Kootenay LPU, term relationship with the province engine and the feller-buncher, there Partnership Agreement between BC, fallen from a high of 7.1 per 100,000 and work in a focused manner so that were more than enough trees to offset Canada, West Moberly and Saulteau persons in 1990 to a 2011-2015 Central Selkirks both caribou and communities can our farts, the burps of cattle, and First Nations – must be implemented. average of 6.5. These are facts – not survive in the Central Selkirk range. the carbon dioxide of wood smoke. Consultations are underway on opinions or conclusions. Nakusp and Duncan Few people will object to plans But mining coal, drilling for oil that plan, as well as the Draft Section If the statistics provided on herd and actions that are backed by facts, and bitumen, and fracking for LNG 11 Agreement between BC and the American Cancer Society’s Following the Community logic and science. We must focus releases clouds of methane. Burning Canada that sets the stage for future website are true, then the information Engagement Session on Caribou on the immediate issue of halting the stuff releases even bigger clouds actions for the recovery of southern that some people are bombarding hosted in Nakusp on April 17, decline by using all evidence-based of carbon dioxide. And when we need mountain caribou. Opposition groups this community with cannot be 2019 the Arrow Lakes Caribou management tools. Parallel to this them most, we’re cutting down trees have rallied. But it is clear that most true. Cancer cannot be statistically Society met to discuss the ways effort is rationalizing the land base to as fast as we can! Who said humans of the people actively fighting against declining – even brain cancer – in the community can be a part of the ensure the suitability and capability are the smartest creatures on earth? caribou protection are misinformed a society now totally saturated with solution to caribou recovery efforts of core habitat is there for the long Elsje de Boer on what is in the plans. cell phones, cell phone towers and for the Central Selkirks, Nakusp and term. This is our last chance to Fauquier The opposition rhetoric has omnipresent wi-fi – and at the same Duncan herd. recover caribou on our landscape; Advertise in the Valley Voice. action must begin now. claimed there will be massive job time be “tripling” or “quadrupling” The Draft Section 11 Agreement It pays!!! losses and that everyone will be as some would have us believe. demonstrates an effort from British Arrow Lakes Caribou Society Nakusp Call 358-7218 for details shut out of the backcountry. Neither “Moderation in all things,” a Columbia and Canada to secure a [email protected] claim is true. wise man once said. Take exposure provincially-based platform for the Existing mining operations and to sunlight – a Group 1 carcinogen. development and implementation What’s the use Support the Valley approved pipelines will not be Some exposure is necessary for of caribou recovery plans. This of a forest if closed. Effects on timber supply are the production of vitamin D by the document is a broad framework, and Voice with a voluntary minor and limited. The backcountry human body. Too much exposure can in many areas it is vague – as specific you can’t cut it will not be closed. cause cancer. Or particulate matter measures have not been developed subscription yet. This has promoted discussion down? As Chief Cameron of Saulteau from a wood-burning stove, another Does the term ecosystem ring a and uncovered many perspectives Only $10-$30 First Nations notes, “The agreements Group 1 carcinogen. Must I change bell? It’s like about landscape and on the subject of caribou recovery. place no restrictions on hiking. the way I heat my home, or is it climate and all that, and what grows Send Cheque to: Valley Voice, It is integral that all viewpoints are None on mountain biking. None on sufficient that I use a high-efficiency there. You know, like desert or prairie heard by government through the Box 70 New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 camping. Or hunting. Or fishing. stove and minimize my exposure or tundra or rainforest or whatever. And if there are going to be any to smoke? What about my glass of consultation process. Everybody 6 SLOCAN VALLEY The Valley Voice May 9, 2019 New Denver council, April 23: Centennial Park ballfield improvements supported by Moe Lyons Education. Later, Councillors Moss and that it was a “perfect opportunity to motorcycle show and shine. Total Chamber of Commerce: $250; Nelson The meeting was notable for and Gustafson recused themselves show community spirit and initiative.” cost to the Village is $710. As this is CARES: $500; Kootenay Adaptive council members jumping up and when a matter affecting the Chamber of The CAO pointed out there would a recurring event, funds have already Sport Association: $2,000; Kootenay running out of the room. While this Commerce was on the table. Everyone be lots of opportunities for volunteer been allocated in the 2019 budget. The Boundary Regional Hospital Health might at first glance seem like strange seemed to find all this action pretty participation down the line, and council committee also requested that Mayor Foundation: $500; Slocan Lake Golf behaviour, actually it is a reflection entertaining. supported the idea of having a later Casley ride in the parade and speak at Club: $4,424; Nelson Civic Theatre of a council deeply embedded in the • Sarah Rousselle appeared volunteer work event with a BBQ. the May Queen Pageant. Society: $250. community. Mayor Casley had to before council to request $2,000 for Eventually council agreed to support • The Central Kootenay Invasive This year, the Village allocated recuse himself twice for potential improvements to the Centennial Park the improvements with at least $2,000 Species Society’s offer to provide a $34,414 in available funds, and received conflict of interest, once because his ballfield, having earlier turned in a in-kind, providing labour and dirt for free ‘Clean Drain Dry’ sign for New funding requests from 19 applicants daughter was presenting on behalf of petition organized on Change.org the project. Denver’s public boat launch/ marina totalling $41,440. On April 16, written Centennial Park improvements and which had garnered 90 signatures. • Council awarded the Consulting was accepted. The purpose of the sign applications and verbal presentations once because of his connection with the The intention is to clean it up and Engineering Services three-year is to prevent the introduction and spread were considered by the adjudication Lucerne Association for Community remove the pitcher’s mound to make Standing Offer Agreement (SOA) to of aquatic invasive species. The Village panel, composed of Councillors John it into a slo-pitch field. Council was TRUE Consulting. Staff was directed will take care of the installation. Fyke and Gerald Wagner, and three Slocan Otter Pups very supportive of this initiative, but to draft a contract for council approval. • Council has made its decisions on local residents, Donna Jean Wright, Most otter pups are born in March and April. seeing as the request came so late in the Selecting an engineering firm and the Columbia Basin Trust Community Julie Heichert and Marsh Garrick Rice, Usually 2 to 3 (but up to 6) are born in a budgeting process, the Village does not entering into an SOA had previously Initiatives Program funding and will at a public meeting at Knox Hall. many-tunnelled den near water. At one month have the funds to support it financially. been informally identified by council be recommending the following for • Councillor Gerald Wagner reported their eyes open, at 3 months they wean, and Councillor Moss wondered if the work as a priority for 2019. The SOA will final approval from the RDCK board. on Spring Grants allocated by Recreation at 6 to 12 months they leave home to feast could be done by volunteers, but acting provide the Village with certainty Healthy Community Society of the Commission No. 6, totalling $5,070: on fish (mostly suckers), shellfish, birds and CAO Catherine Allaway pointed out regarding rates for engineering services North Slocan Valley: $6,200; Harvest Slocan Solutions Society (Centennial small mammals in wetlands. Look around that would be a problem because it is over the next three years. Share: $3,000; New Denver and Area Park Ball Diamond Facelift): $1,000; Slocan River, Bear Lake, Rosebery. work covered under the union contract • Council received a media release Youth Centre Society: $3,800; Slocan Slocan Solutions Society (Convergence with the municipal workers. Moss from the RDCK announcing a bridge Lake Early Learning Society: $3,500; Writers’ Weekend): $300; Lucerne stated it was “important this council closure on the section of the Galena Slocan Lake Garden Society (SLUGS): School PAC (Good Will Shakespeare slocanlakess.com does whatever it takes to get this done” Trail between Denver Siding and Three $1,790; FibreFeelia Fest: $2,150; Festival): $300; Valhalla Fine Arts Forks (closer to Denver Siding). A grant Lucerne Association for Community Society (Summer Programs Tuition application has been submitted for the Education (LACE): $2,000; Silverton Bursaries): $800; Slocan Lake Arena repairs. Community Club: $1,000; Hidden Society (Venue Rental): $570; New Rosebery Parklands • Council also received a detailed Garden Gallery Society: $300; North Denver May Days Committee: $1,000; report on the Kootenay Cannabis Valley Mountain Film Festival Dark Water Dragons Society: $800; and Symposium from Ron LeBlanc, Committee: $2,000; Slocan Solutions Silverton Community Club (July 1st Slocan Valley Economic Development Society: $750; Slocan District Celebrations): $300. Trails Commission Coordinator. • Council approved a Development Regional Energy Efficiency Program helps RDCK 2019 Meetings Variance Permit for 207 Kildare Street. residents have more energy-efficient homes May 16 Since the variance made the property “less non-conforming than currently” by Jan McMurray insulators, and weather stripping. September 19 the permit was probably not even The RDCK’s Regional Energy They will check your insulation, November 21 necessary, but the owner “just wanted Efficiency Program (REEP) has heating equipment and appliances, to make sure.” Council commended the been launched, and community and some homes may be eligible 6:00 pm Knox Hall, New Denver owners on a “very nice job of presenting information events have been for a free energy efficient fridge and this case.” happening throughout the region. insulation. • The May Days Committee’s The ‘REEP road show’ landed in If you sign up for the Energuide All meetings are open to the Public standard request was approved. This Silverton on April 24. Home Energy Evaluation, an energy entails a $100 grant-in-aid towards The goal of the program is to advisor will do an evaluation of your the Citizen of the Year Award, rental help homeowners and renters who home, including a blower door test VILLAGE OF of Centennial Park and rental of the want to make their homes more to determine where the drafts are. portable PA system waived for the energy efficient, and to help builders The energy advisor will provide NEW DENVER four days from May 17-20, a Bavarian learn how to implement the new BC you with a list of upgrades you can Garden in the park on May 19, use of Energy Step Code. do to improve your home’s energy PUBLIC NOTICES Village streets for the Sunday evening Carmen Proctor gave a efficiency. There is no obligation to OUTDOOR BURNING REMINDER parade, and closure of 6th Avenue on presentation on the Home Renovation do the upgrades – the homeowner Residents of New Denver are reminded that outdoor burning is regulated Sunday for the soapbox derby and component of the program (for or renter can choose what to do with within the Village of New Denver. Permits are required for all outdoor fires homeowners and renters), and the information provided. Proctor except cooking fires contained within a barbecue pit or fire pit having a Patricia Dehnel presented on the New can help people get rebates, and surface area not greater than four (4) square feet; or within a manufactured Home component (for builders). local credit unions are partners in the gas, coal or electric barbecue. The Home Renovation program and can provide financing component has two programs: the for the energy efficiency renovations. Burning permits are available from April 1 to May 15 and from September Energy Conservation Assistance Once the upgrades are complete, an 30 to November 15 – for more information please contact the Village Office, Program (ECAP) for low income energy advisor will return and will weekdays between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Council thanks all residents for residents and the Energuide Home give you an Energuide rating for their cooperation. Energy Evaluation. your whole home. The costs of the Welcome all members and the ECAP is delivered by FortisBC visits from the energy advisor are BEAR SIGHTINGS general public to the Slocan River and BC Hydro. Once you sign up for subsidized through the program. Bears have been sighted visiting our area for a few weeks now. Please Streamkeepers Society’s Annual ECAP, you will be contacted and a To sign up for any of these ensure that attractants are managed to reduce human-wildlife conflicts. General Meeting on Monday, May representative will visit your home programs, visit www.rdck.ca/reep or Residents are encouraged to report wildlife sightings to the Conservation 27 at Passmore Hall (3656 Old and install water aerators, efficient email Carmen at ecosave@nelson. showerheads and lightbulbs, outlet ca. Officer Service using the RRAP line at 1-877-952-7727. Passmore Rd.) at 6:30 pm. Slocan River Streamkeepers have worked SUSTAINABILITY – GET INVOLVED! with the community for over 16 years The Village of New Denver has recently established a Sustainability Advisory to promote stewardship through ed- Committee to make recommendations to Council regarding the development ucation, monitoring and restoration. and implementation of climate action initiatives, greenhouse gas reduction We are calling for Board of Director initiatives and the transition to 100% renewable energy sources. Local res- nominations and new members. idents interested in serving on the Sustainability Advisory Committee should Please feel free to contact us prior contact the Village Office for more information. The deadline for expressions to the AGM with any questions or of interest is 4:00 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2019. expressed interests at info@slocan- 115 Slocan Avenue · P.O. Box 40, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 riverstreamkeepers.com. (250) 358-2316 · [email protected] · www.newdenver.ca Refreshments available. May 9, 2019 The Valley Voice KASLO & DISTRICT 7 Kaslo council, April 23: New beacon on Telus tower annoys residents by Jan McMurray example of a ‘Public Space’ that • CAO Dunlop reported on the $500 budget. the BC Rural Health Network AGM • Staff will contact Telus about could be utilized as a technological tax increases the Village is facing • Spring recreation grants totalling on May 11 in Kelowna, and decided an annoying beacon installed on hub.” The Chamber asks the Village from: the RDCK (13.4%); Regional $4,950 were approved as follows: not to accept the invitation. the Telus tower on April 11 after to respond with reasons why it will Hospital District (7.9%); police (6%); Kaslo Community Garden ($500); receiving a letter from Amber and TJ or why it won’t take advantage of the school (7.14%); and BC Assessment Kaslo & District Public Library Tyers, asking council to help them program. The CAO commented that Authority (7.7%). The municipal ($500); Kaslo Baseball Association address the problem. “During the staff do not have the capacity for this, budget was expected to be introduced ($500); Kaslo Racquet Club ($500); day the excruciatingly bright white and wondered if there is a later intake. at the April 30 council meeting. Kaslo & Area Youth Centre ($500); flashing is quite painful on one’s A motion to meet with the Chamber • Council will take advantage Hospice Society of North Kootenay eyes, and at night the never-ending to discuss the letter was defeated. of the offer of a free ‘Clean Drain Lake ($350); North Kootenay Lake very bright red flashing light shines Instead, council referred the letter to Dry’ sign for the public boat launch Arts & Heritage Council ($400); in our windows, backyard and deck,” the May 5 strategic planning meeting. from the Central Kootenay Invasive Kaslo Curling Club ($400); Kaslo the letter says. The Tyers say that • The mayor will provide a letter Species Society (CKISS). The goal Logger Sports ($500); Kootenay the light will affect their health and in support of the Kaslo Housing of the Clean Drain Dry program Lake Historical Society ($400); Kaslo the resale value of their home, and Society’s funding request to CBT. is to prevent the introduction and Concert Society ($400). include several quotes from other • A report from CAO Ian Dunlop spread of aquatic invasive species by • Council received an invitation to Kaslo residents who are very unhappy provided an update on the sewer encouraging boaters to clean, drain with the light. project. The contractor is working on and dry their boats every time they • Council will have a closed laying the main sewer line between leave the water. strategic planning meeting on May Third and Fourth Streets, and is • A letter from Pickleball Kaslo 5, 9 am-3 pm. expected to reach Fourth Street by informs council that the group is • A letter from the Kaslo & May 17. In order to cross Fourth, working with the local basketball, Area Chamber of Commerce brings the Ministry of Transportation and volleyball and badminton groups, the CBT Community Technology Infrastructure will close the highway and are working on creating a society Program to the attention of council, and detour traffic for two or three called Sports on Courts Kaslo Society and asks if council will pursue funding days. This will happen after the May (SOCKS). “Having an outdoor, multi- under the program. “Here is an long weekend. Dunlop also mentions sport complex in Kaslo to facilitate opportunity for the Village to become in his report that service line options summer play is our goal and we hope proactive in Economic Development to connect the Legion building have to have Mayor and Council’s support Initiatives in our Community and been discussed and will be brought for our vision,” the letter says, and Area,” the letter states. “The Kemball to council for approval if the project adds that the group would like to Memorial Building is a prime budget is affected. do a feasibility study of building a new complex, to replace the existing New Kaslo CAO, Ian Dunlop, settles in tennis courts, in the neighbourhood by Jan McMurray As soon as he arrived, Dunlop of Vimy Park. Ian Dunlop is settling in to his was sent off to a Local Government • In an email, Sheila Clare new job as Chief Administrative Management Association convention confirms that she will continue Officer/ Chief Financial Officer of in Rossland. “It was wonderful to have gardening at the Kemball building, the Village of Kaslo. His first day on that opportunity right away to meet all and is looking for helpers. She asks if the job was April 9. the CAOs in the area and to make the Village will provide a $500 budget Dunlop is originally from those connections,” he said. Then in 2019 for plants and supplies for the Burlington, Ontario, but comes to at the end of April, he attended the Kemball and cenotaph garden beds. Kaslo after three and a half years as Association of Kootenay Boundary The mayor will respond, thanking CAO of the Town of Faro, Yukon – Local Governments convention in Clare for her efforts and confirming population 400. Castlegar. “I was looking for a slightly larger Dunlop said his first priority municipality, and in BC for a change was the budget, and he was looking of scenery,” he said. “I had done some forward to the full-day strategic research about Kaslo and it seemed planning session with council on like a good fit.” May 5. His first time in Kaslo was when “I hope people will be patient he came to be interviewed for the CAO with me as I get up to speed in the new position, and he was not disappointed. job,” he said. He acknowledged that “The mountains are so beautiful there is quite a bit going on in Kaslo, here,” he says. “It’s fantastic to be but described himself as a “multi- able to work in these surroundings tasker” and a “good listener” – so and have the conveniences this those qualities should serve him well. little town offers – grocery stores, Dunlop has an ATV and is restaurants, and almost everything thinking about getting a motorcycle anyone would ever need.” after his long drive on beautiful, Faro had one restaurant in the twisty roads from the Yukon to Kaslo. hotel and one general store, and He says he will definitely be joining Selkirk Paving is working it was an eight-hour round trip to hockey. Whitehorse for supplies, he said. Dunlop’s partner, a climate One of Dunlop’s big projects in change specialist, is currently working Faro, a former mining town, was to in Inuvik and will hopefully find work in the area. Meadow Creek, take over 171 abandoned housing in the Kaslo area when his contract units through the tax process, and ends in November. come up with incentives to make it attractive for people to buy and Kaslo, Ainsworth, Balfour. renovate them. The program was very successful, with 80% of the units purchased in two years. Dunlop has two master’s degrees For a free estimate – one in Economic Development and the other in Civil Engineering. His BA is in Urban Planning. “The pillars of running a municipality are there,” he Call 1-800-668-2848 commented. Dunlop said he discovered very quickly that the Village of Kaslo has an excellent and dedicated Driveways to Highways administrative and public works staff. Ian Dunlop is the new CAO at the Village of Kaslo. 8 NAKUSP & THE ARROW LAKES The Valley Voice May 9, 2019 Nakusp council, April 23: Committee to find off-road trails within village by Katrine Campbell the committee as the single member of DeSandoli suggested a poster be put springs, the municipal campground and • Director of Operations Bart • Council approved the terms of council; four residents will be the other up at the May 4 Community Initiatives Visit Nakusp are all using social media Chenuz reported that the parking lot at reference for the Off-Road Vehicle members. Councillor Aidan McLaren- vote because it is always well attended. (Facebook and Instagram) to advertise the Village office has been relocated due Trail working committee. Councillor Caux was asked to ensure the other • Councillor Janis Neufeld has and inform. to the affordable housing construction. Joseph Hughes volunteered to sit on members were residents of the Village, resigned from council due to health • Community Cleanup Week will be - All danger trees have been removed not of Area K. The committee’s purpose problems. A by-election will be called held May 1-15. Last year, the week was from Village rights-of-way and brushing Advertise in the is to identify potential trails and routes within 80 days after the Village appoints extended to two and the name changed has been done in alleys. that could be used by off-road vehicles a Chief Election Officer (CEO). At a from Nakusp Pride. Woody and other - Powell Creek culvert emergency Valley Voice. within the village. special meeting held April 29, Anna plant debris can be taken to the Village response project costs are ongoing. • Council adopted 2019-23 Financial Marie Hogg was appointed CEO for Works Yard for shredding. Chenuz is working with a ministry It pays!!! Plan Bylaw #687, 2019. Tax rates Bylaw conducting the 2019 local by-election. • The Village received a grant from habitat advisor pertaining to the rip rap Call 358-7218 for details #688, 2019 was also on the agenda • Council received a status report on BC Rural Development that it had installment. [email protected] for adoption, but no data showed on the Downtown Revitalization Project. applied for in July 2018 on behalf of - The speed reader board will be Schedule A so a special meeting was The project is moving along well, and the Economic Development Committee on Hwy 6 at the schools, two weeks called for April 29 to adopt the bylaw manager Terry Welsh expects most of it to of the Common Agenda. The grant of on eastbound side and two weeks on after the full document was available. be completed by the May long weekend. $66,400 will go towards the $83,000 westbound side. • The week of May 27-31 was Landscaping, hydrant connections and cost of ‘Investment Ready Nakusp.’ - Chenuz contacted a street- declared ‘Victims & Survivors of irrigation system installation will likely McLaren-Caux said the project was sweeping company from Kelowna in Crime’ Week in Nakusp. Mayor Tom not be finished by then. getting started again. January and hopes they will be in Nakusp Zeleznik will sign a proclamation • Fire Chief Terry Warren reported • The Trails Master Plan, funded at the beginning of May. In the meantime, provided by Arrow & Slocan Lakes on the department’s activities over the by Columbia Basin Trust and Area K Public Works will use its loader with a Community Services, and noted this preceding month. As well as ongoing Director Paul Peterson, was completed brush. would be quite different from other training and practices, the firefighters by an 11-member working committee - PW staff are in the process of routine proclamations. ASLCS has handled one false alarm, two chimney in July 2017. An umbrella organization clearing drainage from winter/spring planned events and presentations, with fires, nine burn complaints, four motor must be established to implement the debris and will be working on ditching MURPHY needs a home! Do you have room to foster or adopt a kitty a retired police officer from Utah as the vehicle incidents, four ambulance assists, plan, but to date no such organization and clearing culvert issues. that needs a little special care? Murphy is guest speaker. one incident of trees and power lines has been formed. - Chenuz is in contact with Ministry a 6-year old male cat. The week is a follow-up to the down, one minor fuel leak, one RCMP • In November 2018, council of Transportation and Infrastructure He is friendly and social and loves his people, Sexual Assault Awareness training held assist, and one elevator rescue. The latter appointed McLaren-Caux and Hughes about signage on Hwy 6 E/W and Nelson although he doesn’t adjust well to other pets. If earlier in April, when the ‘Stopping the was at the library, when someone was to sit on a select committee for the Ave directing commercial vehicles you have room for Murphy, in your heart and Violence’ workers at ASLCS brought trapped in the elevator. Rotary Park Playground Project. Staff licensed over 27,000 kgs to travel on in your home, please call PALS now at 250- in experts to provide local stakeholders There are now 23 volunteers, plus were to bring forward a list to council of 1st NW, which will be owned by MOTI 265-3792. PALS ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY PLANT with best practices training on how to the chief; one has resigned due to a move citizen appointments to the committee once the corridor agreement gets signed. SALE, SATURDAY, MAY 11 , 9:00 am – 3:00 respond to sexual assault survivors. for work. The department will meet with earlier this year. Hughes said he would - Crosswalk lights have been pm, at the empty lot beside Valley Foods in About 40 local people participated, NACFOR re: wildfire mitigation. stay on the board but not participate so requested to MOTI and it sent its traffic Nakusp. All proceeds go to PALS programs. including RCMP officers, doctors, • A report from Recreation Clerk there would be no conflict of interest. engineer to see if lights are warranted. If nurses, ambulance crews, victim services Codie Jones showed that both visits to Councillor Susan DeSandoli volunteered MOTI does not want to install, Chenuz WEEKLY SPONSOR: workers, and counsellors. The end goal and revenue from the hot springs were to sit on the select committee for the recommends taking it to UBCM in for ASLCS is to form a Sexual Assault up over the same period last year. The hot project. September. Response & Resource Team (SARRT) in Nakusp the community to ensure a coordinated Nakusp chef enjoying his new career as barber (250) 265-3635 www.selkirkrealty.com response to incidents of sexual assault. by Katrine Campbell try something new. I’d been cooking for Leeson also loves spending more Many people in our area work 25 years and was tired of it.” time with family “and doing things I like two or more jobs, but Tyler Leeson of Barbering appealed to him, so he to do. I’m also eating better.” Nakusp has two completely unrelated went back to school to learn a new skill. He is still doing some catering, professions and loves both of them. His new shop is called The Hungry mostly small private functions, although 250-265-0015 Becoming burned out with the long and Barber. His full-time job now is cutting he bid on and won the contract to cater a Over 5000 artifacts to enjoy. Relive the sternwheeler crazy hours of running a restaurant, he hair four days a week, six hours a day at dinner for Columbia Basin Trust. era and our colourful past. See evidence of the Sinixt quit and retrained as a barber. his shop at 313 – 6th Ave NW. “They wanted as much local food people, the first inhabitants to our area. Leeson leased the Broadway Deli “I love the barbering. I’m loving as possible,” he says. He doesn’t usually Open 10 am to 4 pm from Victoria Day weekend in May until in June 2017 and created a new and my life now. It’s one-on-one with every take on such big events but the idea of Labour Day weekend in September. Shorter hours until the very different menu, which was hugely customer and I only have to deal with using locally grown and produced food end of October as demand indicates. popular. This would seem to be a one customer at a time. I have no staff, appealed to him. Group tours available by request. Admission By Donation. good thing, but for someone with a which is great – it’s nice being the only As well, he cooks at the golf course family (wife Michelle Grenier and three person that works there.” several days a week. daughters aged 15, 12 and 4) the hours After a hot shave at were horrible and the money not so good. the Hungry Barber “The issue is you just can’t make I understand why that much money cooking,” he said. So he shut down the Deli and got a job with women like to be a steady paycheque as chef at the Lodge pampered at the Spa. at Arrow Lakes (formerly K2 Rotor Lodge). He lasted 11 months. Every guy deserves at “It just wasn’t for me. It was time to least 1 hot shave!! – Bill Tobey Men with Brooms Full service barber, haircuts and hot shaves Hours: Wednesdays 1 - 7 pm Thursdays 10 am - 4 pm Fridays 10 am - 4 pm Saturdays 11 am - 5 pm 313, 6th Ave NW Apt. #3 • Nakusp, British Columbia

Call (250) 265-7258 Tyler Leeson outside of his shop The Hungry Barber. May 9, 2019 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 9 Neufeld resigns from council, pulls out of other activities for health reasons by Katrine Campbell Asked why she resigned, she said health suffer from burning the candle in the first place had she known the Association. People won’t be seeing Janis she had to – doctor’s orders. at both ends. future, “but I really thought I could Neufeld acknowledges “it might Neufeld around Nakusp as much as “I had experienced some medical “When I take on something, I do carry it out to the best of my ability.” be a slow back away” as she is still they used to, as the über-busy woman complications and it was definitely it at full capacity.” She is no longer part of NABS planning to put on the Idaho Peak has had to back away from many not good for my health to continue Neufeld said she has backed away (Nakusp & Area Bike Society) and Mountain Marathon in July. projects, including her position on on,” she said. “It was time for me to from many things, not just council. She is in the process of moving away “I looked at priorities, and knew council. slow down [rather than] having my says she wouldn’t have run for council from the Kootenay Adaptive Sports I had to take care of myself and my family. I’m having to reconsider all my involvement in everything, trying SD10 Superintendent’s April report to find a better balance.” • The preliminary operating grant funding. The budget shows districts, geographic factors including $3,637,336 in unique geographic The triathlete continues to train budget released by the ministry on increases of 17.9% for indigenous the Small Community Supplements factor funding. The 2018-19 grant in her sports of cycling and running, March 15 looks like good news for all education funding per student and were increased by 9%. was $7,121,329, which included but has given up competition until her districts across the province. It’s the 4-9% increases for students with School District 10’s preliminary $3,148,328 in unique geographic health improves. first time since 2006 that all districts special needs. Of particular note 2019-20 operating grant is factor funding. Dropping her involvement “was have seen an increase in operating for small rural and remote school $7,667,783, which includes • Budget consultation meetings a tough decision and a big wake- were held with staff and parents up call,” she says. “Everyone says ‘Coffee with a Writer’ sessions lead up to Convergence in February and March. Feedback ‘you’re so healthy!’, but looks can be deceiving. It reminded me I’m not submitted Voice and is a former associate Gallery. Besides a talk by Kogawa indicates that the district continue arts invincible. We’re all vulnerable to the Three Kootenay authors will editor of the Arrow Lakes News. on June 7 that is open to the public, funding for schools, enhance some body breaking down, no matter how offer warm=up events in May for the Besides her work as a journalist, writing workshops for registrants current staffing levels, ensure that well we eat and exercise.” sixth annual Convergence Writers’ she is the author of short stories, will be held June 8 led by Liggett support for extracurricular and other Weekend in June, this year featuring micro-memoirs, and poetry. and Slocan Valley author and Selkirk field studies remain and ensure that Toronto novelist and memoirist Joy Liggett has had his writing College writing instructor Leesa strong secondary options continue at Advertise in the Kogawa. appear in major ski journals and Dean. More information, including both secondary schools. Valley Voice. It pays!!! • The NSS climbing wall will ‘Coffee with a Writer’ sessions more than 75 newspapers. He how to register, is available at Call 358-7218 for details hopefully be installed this summer. will be held with Nakusp author has published an award-winning widespot.ca/convergence-writers- [email protected] Claire Paradis on May 25 at noon at cookbook, two collections of weekend/. The installation was planned for New Denver’s Outlet Youth Centre, poems, and, in 2015, The Fernie This year’s Convergence is the spring break, but the engineered 306 6th Ave., and with Fernie writer Originals, a series of profiles of co-sponsored by Selkirk College’s drawings have not yet been completed. Smokey Creek Salvage Keith Liggett at noon May 18 at the Fernie businesses and essays about Mir Centre for Peace, the Columbia • Due to low enrollment at 24 HR TOWING Burton Academy School (BAS) New & Used Auto Parts, Back Hoe Work, Nakusp Library, 92 6th Ave. NW. the town. He also organizes literary Basin Trust, Regional District of Certified Welding & Repairs, Vehicle Removal These free sessions offer a programing for Cranbrook’s St. Central Kootenay’s Area K Director and increasing enrolment at Burton WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS chance for local readers and writers Eugene Resort. Paul Peterson and Area H Director Elementary, the BAS outdoor 359-7815 ; 1-877-376-6539 3453 YEATMAN RD, SOUTH SLOCAN to interact informally with area Convergence Writers’ Weekend Walter Popoff, and RDCK’s education program may not be offered authors. Paradis writes for the Valley will be held this year at the Silverton Recreation Commission No. 6. in 2019-20. • The school district will purchase a regular bus this year instead of a Silverton budget, tax rates and CBT Community Initiatives grants wheelchair access bus as approved by Jan McMurray is planning $111,000 in capital (Food Program): $5,900; Lucerne by the ministry. Two main factors Silverton council held a special projects: a highway sidewalk upgrade Association for Community are behind the decision: currently no meeting on April 30 to give three ($40,000); footbridge upgrade Education (sanding and refinishing students require wheelchair access readings to the budget and tax rate ($15,000); Memorial Hall windows Bosun Hall floor): $1,000; New and by installing wheelchair access in bylaws and to decide on Columbia ($20,000); Memorial Hall building Denver & Area Youth Centre Society: a rear engine bus, the seats drop from Basin Trust Community Initiatives envelope upgrade ($18,000); $2,800; Silverton Community Club 84 to 52. Within the next two years, grants. computer system and equipment (Pyrotechnics licences): $200; three buses will be replaced, and two Chief Financial Officer Colin ($10,000); and the installation of Silverton Community Club (July of those are front engine buses, which McClure gave a presentation on the the outdoor exercise equipment 1st celebrations): $1,000; Slocan are better suited to wheelchair access. Village of Silverton’s 2019 budget ($8,000). These projects will be District Chamber of Commerce and the impact on property taxes. funded mostly from a Community (welcome baskets): $150; SIFCo VALHALLA SOCIETY - 2019 There will be a 5% average overall Works grant of $93,000. (Silverton Landscape Level Wildfire BEARS & TOADS property tax increase this year, a The Village has $362,274 in Protection Plan): $1,950; Slocan $22 increase to water rates, and an grants in 2019, most of which is for Lake Early Learning Society SLOCAN VALLEY AREA “H” RURAL BEARSMART $8 increase to garbage rates. These fire mitigation and FireSmart work. (playground upgrades): $2,500; PROGRAM increases were set out in the 2018-22 The Village has been debt free Slocan Lake Garden Club (Kohan financial plan. since 2016, when it paid off the loans Garden pond repair): $300; Slocan Contact Coordinator: Kim Frederiksen In 2019, an average home in for the breakwater and water system Lake Golf Club: $6,800; Slocan 250-226-6908 [email protected] Silverton is assessed at $282,000. upgrades. In future, the Village may Lake Stewardship Society (Silverton Funding for cost sharing (of 50%) for electric fencing Last year, the same home would look at borrowing to purchase a new Creek Watershed Cumulative Effects Gillian Sanders, Grizzly Bear Coexistence Solutions have been assessed at $247,000. backhoe. Study): $4,500; Slocan Solutions 250-353-1137 [email protected] This year’s average home will see CBT Community Initiative Society (defibrillator for Silverton): municipal property taxes of $844 grants recommendations $1,950; Slocan Solutions Society VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TOAD (up from $801 last year), a water FibreFeelia Fest: $2,000; Harvest (Convergence Writers’ Weekend): rate of $501 (up from $479 last year) Share: $1,999; Healthy Community $750; North Valley Mountain Film CONSERVATION STUDY AT FISH LAKE and a garbage rate of $130 (up from Society of the North Slocan Valley Festival: $2,000. $122 last year). The tax, water and garbage bills will total $1,475, up Joan Marion Hird of Slocan, BC from $1,402 last year. passed away on April 27, 2019 at the age of 92 after a brief

Taxes collected from other decline at the Kootenay Lake District Hospital in Nelson. MAHR MARCY PHOTO: agencies are also going up. The She was the much loved matriarch of an old and large family from Adult female western toad on Hwy. 31A at Fish Lake. RDCK tax requisition on a $282,000 Slocan and the surrounding area. Become a “Toad Ambassador” and help toads cross the road home will be $288 this year, up from Joan moved here in 1942 when she was 16 years old. She is predeceased • From late April through July, volunteer for a few nights a week to spend $261 on a $247,000 home last year. by her parents (Bill and Vivian Adams) and all except for one of her 10 1-2 hours just after dark moving migrating adult toads off Highway 31A at The regional hospital tax will be $73, siblings and her eldest son, Allan Michiels. She is survived by her husband Fish and Bear lakes. Female toads are killed each year while crossing the up from $68. The police tax will be of 62 years, Thor Hird, her sons Jerry Michiels (Anita), Randy Michiels highway to breed carrying some 12,000 eggs that won’t become toadlets. $77, up from $73. And the school tax (Ella), Gene Hird (Delaine), Ben Hird (Joanne) her daughter Freda Hird • In August, volunteer during the day at the Fish Lake rest stop to help monitor will be $688, up from $632. With the (Paul McLean) her 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. basic homeowner grant, the owner of toadlet migrations and talk to the public. She was loved and will be missed by all who knew her. a $282,000 home will have a total The family at this time will be holding a Celebration of Life in August 2019. Training provided and mileage costs reimbursed. property tax bill of $1,200, compared If you wish to leave a personal message of condolence you can visit to $1,065 last year. Please contact: Cindy Walker, [email protected] the family’s online register at www.thompsonfs.ca In 2019, the Village of Silverton Marcy Mahr, [email protected] 250-358-2660 10 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice May 9, 2019 Nakusp Business Walk results are in by Jan McMurray one afternoon. surveyed said business was steady location. In total, the 64 businesses The volunteer teams included The results are in from the “The intention is to get a general or increasing. 28% plan to pursue had 301 employees, and 68% of Chamber members, Mayor Tom Nakusp Business Walk Survey, an idea of how the business community significant new business and those are full-time. Zeleznik, Councillor Joseph Hughes, initiative of the Nakusp & District feels, so the survey is short and expansion over the next three years. Raskob acknowledged the help Councillor Susan DeSandoli, Chamber of Commerce. simple,” Raskob explained. “We 21 business owners plan to retire/ of Richard Toperczer and Darlene Marilyn Rivers (WorkBC), Frances “Business Walks are something spent about five minutes at each sell within the next five years. Clark from the Province of BC. Swan (Community Futures director), the Chamber has been looking into business.” 30% do not have succession plan. They designed the survey, gave Roberta Ciolli from the Basin for a few years, and this year we had There was also an opportunity to A common challenge is finding the volunteers a training session on Business Advisors Program, and the manpower and interest to make complete the survey online, and there employees. Many said they’d how to conduct the surveys, and Richard Toperczer and Darlene Clark it happen,” said Chamber President were 19 online responses. like training in marketing, human participated in the Business Walk. from the Province. Ali Raskob. “The business community was resources and customer service. The She says Toperczer will meet with “I’m optimistic, and excited to On March 25, 64 Nakusp interested and willing to participate,” top two reasons to do business in the the volunteer teams on June 5 to see what the next steps will be,” businesses were visited by teams Raskob said. “Some business owners community were the clientele and the discuss the next steps. Raskob said. of two, who conducted the short even came and opened up just to survey. There were 12 teams, and participate.” Nakusp welcomes new CAO Cheryl Martens the Business Walk happened all in The results: 59% of those by Katrine Campbell keep me!” I love the community and feel The Village of Nakusp’s new Martens is also happy with the privileged and blessed to be here.” CAO is an experienced municipal staff, mayor and council. officer who has fallen in love with “I can tell it’s a really good the village and the area. council, really committed to the Cheryl Martens says she has community. The staff are great. 20 years experience in municipal They’re really knowledgeable, government, starting with eight years experienced and friendly. They all in Moose Jaw, and then with rural work together as a team.” municipalities in Saskatchewan. Although she has only been on Hearing the call of the mountains the job since April 29, Martens says (and tired of prairie winters), she her co-workers are trying to fill her in accepted a position in McBride. on the current issues and the council However, she and husband Jim is open to finding out what they can realized McBride wasn’t quite the do within their authority. Cheryl Martens is the new CAO at the Village community they were looking for. “It’s a great staff, great council, of Nakusp He is a carpenter and construction manager and there weren’t many Construction starts on Nakusp opportunities for him there. So, she gave her notice and they emergency department upgrades moved to Princeton. She started in submitted will take place in phases to ensure January 2018, but four days after Crews have mobilized and ongoing care is provided at the site. she swore in the new council in construction has started on major The project is being funded November, “things didn’t quite work improvements to the emergency by the Province of BC through out,” and she left. department (ED) at Arrow Lakes the Ministry of Health and the “I love it here [in Nakusp],” she Hospital. West Kootenay Boundary Regional says. “Everyone is kind and helpful Highlights of the project will Hospital District (WKBRHD). and it is a beautiful community. It include a dedicated triage area; two The Arrow Lakes Hospital has everything we need. I plan to be new trauma bays; renovated patient Foundation and the Arrow Lakes here quite a while if the town will exam bays to improve privacy; new Health Care Auxiliary Society utility rooms; and an enclosed multi- have also committed to supporting purpose meeting room near the ED these important enhancements to for family consultations or waiting emergency care in Nakusp. space for family during trauma Detailed design of the upgrades situations. to the hospital was done by Creston-based TA Rendek and Nelson-based Cover Architecture Associates Ltd. is overseeing the Collaborative Inc. construction, with project completion The scope of the project was anticipated for this winter. Work determined through an initial Advertise in the Valley Voice. planning and assessment phase funded by the WKBRHD, which It pays!!! included direct input from the [email protected] hospital staff and physicians.

A Celebration of Life for Phil Milburn will be held at the Silverton Gallery on May 11 from 5 pm until 10 pm. Potluck - so please bring a dish and a story. May 9, 2019 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 11

The residents of Halcyon House in Nakusp were treated to a fashion show April 29, put on by the Arrow Lakes Healthcare Auxiliary volunteers who run the Thrift Shop. All the clothing worn was from the shop, and available for sale. Items chosen included sleepwear, gardening togs, casual and sportswear, fancy dress and a beautiful wedding dress modeled by the shop manager. Dawna Dinning provided the colour commentary at Courtney serves up delicious appetizers from the Lodge at Arrow Lakes kitchen at the sixth this fun and entertaining event for the Halcyon residents. L to R: Dawna, Bettyann, Dale, Marilyn, Lorna, Kathleen, Simone, Georgia, Kathy. annual Rotary Wine & Beer Fest on April 27.

Nakusp Rotary President Mayumi van der Pol at the Silent Auction table at the Wine & Beer Fest.

Beer was new to the Rotary Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year this year. Four craft breweries and eight wineries served samples of their products at the Wine & Beer Fest. 12 NEW DENVER MAY DAYS The Valley Voice May 9, 2019 New Denver May Days offers lots of family fun on May long weekend by Jan McMurray the music, and the $7 entry Iron Peak Logging and the The Bosun Hall hosts 12:30. Admission by donation between 7:30 and 10 am. New Denver May Days fee gets you a refreshment Wilson family. the Quilters Guild Show on (suggested $10). For more This delicious breakfast is is a fun family weekend in and snack. The Slocan Lake Golf Saturday from 1 to 4 pm, info or to donate in advance, served up by Slocan District New Denver, with events The Ralph Wilson Tournament also happens on and then Bingo at 7 pm. The contact Danika Hammond at Chamber of Commerce happening on Thursday and Memorial Fishing Derby starts Saturday, starting at 10 am. party on Saturday night is at 778-879-5844. volunteers. Friday evenings, Saturday on Saturday morning at 8 am, The tournament is sponsored Odin’s Pub at the Valhalla Sunday is a full day, so The Soap Box Derby on and Sunday. with final weigh-in Sunday by Reitmeier Logging and Inn, with DJ Fuzzy Logik. The start it off right with a pancake the main street, just around the The Royalty Pageant at 5 pm. The derby has now Silverton Building Supplies. Dance Party goes from 8:30- breakfast at the Bosun Hall continued on page 13 Talent Show happens been named after much loved Thursday evening and the community member Ralph Royalty Pageant Naming Wilson, who passed away last ceremony happens Friday. fall. Ralph entered the fishing Both events take place at the derby every year, and won Bosun Hall at 7 pm. The teen several times, too! There are dance for ages 12+ follows prizes for the heaviest three the Naming on Friday night, fish. Everyone in a boat must 8:30-11:30 pm. Good Times be registered – $25/ person. Entertainment will provide This event is sponsored by Wishing Everyone Happy May Days! Katrine Conroy, MLA Kootenay West 2-1006 3rd St. Castlegar, BC V1N 3X6 250-304-2783 1-888-755-0556 [email protected] www.katrineconroy.ca Candidate Stephanie Smith, Flower Girl Ahria Greenwood, Miss New Denver 2018 Charlotte Farrell, Page Boy Chase Hashimoto, and candidate Kira Popil Johnson at the annual Royalty Tea at the Bosun Hall on May 4. May 9, 2019 The Valley Voice NEW DENVER MAY DAYS 13

It takes quick reflexes and nerves of steel to win at the annual soapbox derby on the New Denver May Days weekend.

The Kyowakai Society Float in last year’s New Denver May Days Parade. Happy Wishing everyone a happy May Days May Days Weekend! from We’re closed Sunday and Monday Rutabagas Downtown Go to Centennial Park New Denver Support the community! 250-358-7900

Last year’s New Denver Royalty Pageant Talent Show featured a lot of song & dance. May Days means that New Denver May Days offers lots of family fun on May long weekend barbecue season is upon us! continued from page 12 Suits Tournament is at 2 pm (adults be crowned, and the Citizen of the Stop by for all your barbecue supplies - corner from the Bosun Hall, starts up $10; kids $5). The Puppet Workshop Year Award will be presented. meats, vegetables, sauces, etc. at 10 am, with registration from 9:30 also starts at 2 pm, with a Puppet The evening wraps up with the to 10. The New Denver Volunteer Show at 3 pm and 6:30 pm. There’s After Dark Movie in the Park, Mary Fire Department hosts this wonderful also sand sculpting at the volleyball Poppins Returns. New Market Foods kids’ race. All racers must wear shoes court at 3 pm. 518 6th Ave • New Denver and a helmet. At 4 pm, don’t miss the Lawn 250-358-2270 Fax: 250-358-2290 There’s also a Motorcycle Show Mower Races! This new event is email: [email protected] n Shine on Saturday on the main sponsored by Slocan Yard and House Raven’s Our hours are 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm street, from 10 am to 3 pm. Care. Contact Tom at 1-306-535- Centennial Park will be buzzing 7222 for more information. with activity on Sunday. The food Arnie Fries and Kevin Welch will Nest booth is open from 10 am to 8 pm, the entertain the crowd with live music Happy Mother’s Day and Bavarian Beer Gardens from noon to from 3 to 5 pm and 6-7 pm at the welcome to New Denver 8 pm, the Silent Auction from noon to park. The parade will begin at 5:30 6:30 pm, and the May Days Artisan at the Bosun, and wind its way down May Days! Market from 11 am to 6 pm. For to the park. more info about the market, contact At 6 pm, Miss New Denver will Main St. • New Denver Jessica Bernhof: 250-551-7204 or [email protected]. $10 for a spot. At noon, there’s the Excavator Challenge at the park, sponsored by Silver Ridge Earthworks and Snow Removal, Cariboo Brewing Company and Avenue Machinery. The 18th annual Thomlinson Boccee Tournament starts at 1 pm, and the cribbage tournament starts at 2 pm. Contact Jessica Bernhof to register for bocce at 250-551-7204 or [email protected]. For the kids, the Bouncy Castle, Fish Pond and Games of Chance start up at noon and the Kids’ Races happen at 1 pm. At 1:30, it’s Treasures in a Haystack, sponsored by Iron Peak Logging. The Sumo 14 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice May 9, 2019 West Kootenay Minor Lacrosse teams play league games in Cranbrook submitted play along with catching and passing. in their own way and the teams played in a game before so they got an Volunteers are also needed and The West Kootenay Minor Other games and scores: continued to learn and improve their opportunity to learn how the game is can contact wkmla.registrar@hotmail. Lacrosse Association (WKMLA) Novice C: Cranbrook Outlaws skills. Some of these players had never played and will build on those skills. com for more information. Wolfpack Mini Tykes, Tykes, Novice, Silver team 13, West Kootenay Peewee, Bantam, and Midget travelled Wolfpack 1. to Cranbrook for league play games on Outlaws Red team 13, Wolfpack April 14. The games were mandatory 2. games that needed to be played within Outlaw Peewee B 6, Wolfpack Kootenay League. Peewee C 2. The players come from the Slocan Wolfpack Peewee C 4, Outlaw Valley, New Denver, Winlaw, South Peewee B 8. Slocan, Rossland, Trail, Montrose, Wolfpack Bantam C 0, Outlaws Fruitvale, Nelson, Castlegar, and Bantam B 15. Salmo. Wolfpack Bantam C 0, Outlaws The West Kootenay Mini Tykes Bantam B 4. and Tykes played the Cranbrook Wolfpack Midget B 5, Outlaws Mini Tykes and Tykes in a three on Midget B 5. three format which gave the kids an Wolfpack Midget B 3, Outlaws opportunity to learn how the game is Midget B 6 . played and to be able to practice team Everyone had fun and contributed The West Kootenay Minor Lacrosse teams travelled to Cranbrook on April 14 for league play games. Carole Summer passed The Vallican Whole becomes Neverland peacefully on Saturday, May submitted six years ago to bring fun, inclusive, see your friends and neighbours on the 4th, 2019. She was 73. She Where is everyone flying to this accessible theatre productions to the stage. Peter Pan will be a silly, strange, was known as an adventurer, weekend? Second star to the right, and Slocan Valley. This show is no exception. family-friendly bit of theatre you don’t healer, community builder, straight on till morning! Featuring a cast of more than want to miss. gardener, educator, wife, Opening on Friday May 10, 25 actors of all ages, Peter Pan will Peter Pan plays Friday May 10 at mother and grandmother. She the Valley Gems bring their fourth transform the Vallican Whole into 7 pm, Saturday May 11 at 2 pm and 7 will be remembered to the production to the stage at the Vallican Neverland and offer a new spin on JM pm, and Sunday May 12 at 2 pm at the people of the Kootenays for Whole Community Centre. Peter Pan Barrie’s classic story of bravery, family Vallican Whole, 3762 Little Slocan S. her volunteer work, gardens, will be playing all of Mother’s Day and imagination. Directed by Martina Road. Tickets are $10, and are available chickens and friendship; weekend, with evening shows Friday Avis, the cast is full of familiar faces, as at Rambling Rose Boutique & Thrift and Saturday, and matinees Saturday well as folks who are new to the Valley in Winlaw. Limited tickets will also be remembered by all for her and Sunday. The Valley Gems are a Gems (and in some cases, the stage). available at the door 30 minutes before smile and heart. community theatre troupe that formed There aren’t many opportunities to showtime. Born Carole Sowinski in Chicago on August 13, 1945, she had a lifelong curiosity and passion for exploring that led her to travel the world. She moved to Boulder, Colorado, in 1971, where she studied and taught the lost art of midwifery. She delivered hundreds of babies throughout twenty-five years and was a staunch promoter of natural childbirth. Carole augmented her midwifery career with years of empowering women through ritual and moon lodge, teaching the primal connection of the feminine and the planet, a theme that permeated her life. Her dedication to natural healing led her into the field of homeopathy in 2004. Carole moved to the Kootenays in 2006 with her husband, Chris Webster. They created their dream home outside Kaslo, a wondrous hearth overlooking Kootenay Lake and the Purcell Wilderness, where they lived the organic life, growing food, raising animals and hosting friends from across the continent. Carole was a longtime board member of the Community The whole cast of Peter Pan. Services Society, helping at the food hub and arranging the Slocan Lake dragon boat team ready to launch the season annual edible garden tour. submitted experiencing dragon boating to come The DWD have been an active, In September 2018, Carole was diagnosed with terminal liver The Dark Water Dragons (DWD) out to their launch and dryland training non-competitive, recreational dragon cancer. She faced her illness with light, grace and courage. are getting ready to start a new season at the New Denver marina on May 15 boat team on Slocan Lake since 2012. She leaves behind her husband, Chris Webster; two daughters, and invite anyone interested in at 11 am. They usually paddle Sunday mornings, Ananda Etcheverry and Laurel Shane; four grandchildren, but they are hoping to add an afternoon Evans, Gabriel, Charlotte and Josephine Etcheverry; and many paddle this year if they get enough friends who knew, admired and loved her. interest. The crew is comprised of men and women from the communities In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her honour to the of Hills, Rosebery, New Denver, North Kootenay Lake Community Services Society at nklcss. Silverton, Slocan City and Kaslo. The org. 48’ x 4’ fibreglass boat is unique as it is one of the few boats in the interior Carole’s final message to all was,Just be kind to one another. that has its own head and tail, created The Dark Water Dragons will launch the season on May 15 at 11 am at the New Denver marina. by local artisan Paul Gibbons. Dragon boating is an excellent exercise regardless of age or skill level. No experience is necessary to join; all you need is a personal flotation device (PFD) and your enthusiasm. If you can’t make the launch, the Dragons will have a booth at May Days and you can come and talk to some of the crew to get more details on the upcoming season. They will also have plants and baking for sale at the event so please come out and support the team. For more information visit www. darkwaterdragons.com. May 9, 2019 The Valley Voice KASLO MAY DAYS 15

Laat year’s Kaslo Maypole Dance featured veterans from past Maypole Dances. Kaslo May Days kicks off the season with a full weekend of fun by Jan McMurray The Kaslo Show n Shine volunteers are Centre on Monday morning is a great of time. The theme of this year’s parade the announcement of the Citizen of the Kaslo May Days will offer its usual planning a drone flyover of the show, way to start the day on Monday, the May is transportation. The parade winds its Year happen around 1 pm. jam-packed Victoria Day weekend this this year, too! Days wind-up day. way down Front Street and ends up in Check kaslomaydays.com for more year. Kid Centric Saturday at Vimy Park is The parade starts at noon, so be the park, where the Maypole Dance and information. On the schedule are Logger Sports, the place to be on Saturday for kids of all sure to be on the main street in plenty Kaslo Show n Shine, Kid Centric ages. There are the races, entertainment, Saturday, helicopter tours, softball giant bubble demonstrations and more. tournament, music in the park, Kaslo Helicopter rides are also available on Riding Club horse demo, outdoor Saturday from noon to 3 pm. Catch a ride market at the park, Garden Fest, Monday at Abbey Manor and get a bird’s eye view morning pancake breakfast, May Days of Kaslo and Kootenay – and support the parade, Maypole Dance and Citizen of local fire department while you’re at it. the Year. There’s lots of activity all weekend Logger Sports is one of the most at Vimy Park: the softball tournament, popular events at the annual Kaslo May the outdoor market featuring yummy Days Celebration, and runs Saturday and food and all kinds of beautiful items, and Sunday 11:30 am-4 pm. Competitors music at the gazebo. from across Canada and the United Garden Fest takes place at Front States compete for big prize money and Street Park on Kaslo’s main street on the opportunity to show off their logging Monday, 9 am-3 pm. The May long skills at the Kaslo Logger Sports grounds weekend is a busy gardening time for on the shore of Kootenay Lake, with the many, but do take time out to check Kaslo & New Denver Purcells as the backdrop. The free event out the large variety of plant, seed and draws a huge crowd to the community wild crafting vendors, as well as local and includes Canadian Championship artisans who create great additions for events such as Tree Climbing, Log any garden. Community Rolling, Axe Throwing and Springboard The pancake breakfast at the Seniors’ Chopping. Logger Sports is run by volunteers and is sponsored by local Pharmacy businesses, groups and individuals. The 22nd annual Kaslo Show n Pharmacy staff looks forward to Shine on Sunday will be bigger and better this year, with around 100 cars May Days fun in both villages! from the Antique Car Club of Canada in Serving New Denver & Kaslo addition to the usual 150 or so lined up 309 Sixth Ave. New Denver • 403 Front St. Kaslo on Kaslo’s main street every year. The Celebrate Kaslo 250-358-2500 • 250-353-2224 antique cars are expected to be from May Days! 1920 and earlier – a unique opportunity to see how automobiles have evolved. KASLO LOGGER SPORTS Saturday May 18th and VHKAS Kaslo Sunday May 19th Annual May Days Tea Obstacle Pole, Underhand Chop, Monday May 20th 12:30 – 3:00 pm Since 1986 Unlimited Hot Saw St. Andrews United Church Hall and much more! 4th Street Come see us! Delicious Desserts, We’re open every day sandwiches and beverage $7 Welcomes you to Children under 5 Free 250.353.2566 Kaslo in May 408 Front Street, Kaslo, BC Crafts, Bake Table, Jewelry and www.figmentscanada.com Door prize Groceries, Produce, Drinks and Snacks Weekend hours Fri 9-6 Sat 9-6 Serving Kaslo & Area for over 75 years Sun 10-4 Saturday - Novice and Intermediate Events Mon closed Sunday - Open and Women’s Events HAVE A GREAT MAY DAYS Have a great 5 Canadian Championship Competitions 11:00 am to 4:00 pm 2019 weekend Kaslo’s Vimy Park 250-353-2594 [email protected] for more info 16 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice May 9, 2019 Friends of the Lardeau presents ‘Connecting People, Community and Land’ submitted Schools Book of the Year Award, Kootenay Lake. She mentors many Her last book was Sand, a young Press in October, 2018. She is now The Friends of the Lardeau River the Sheila Egoff Book Prize and the emerging writers all over the world adult book for Ronsdale Press. Her working on a book of essays called announce that Luanne Armstrong Silver Birch Prize. on a long-term basis and in the last new book, A Bright and Steady Going to Ground as well as a new MFA, PhD, will feature in the group’s Armstrong currently lives on three years, has edited eight books Flame, The Story of an Enduring book of poetry titled When We Are popular Speaker Series Presentations. her 100-year-old family farm on through to publication. Friendship, was published by Caitlin Broken. Save the date: Monday May 20, 7 pm at the Langham Theatre in Kaslo for an evening with this famous Get involved in planning for Lardeau Regional Park submitted management plan that provides them to inform the design and Tuesday, May 14, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Kootenay author. The Regional District of strategic direction for how Lardeau potential uses of this space for For more information about Armstrong’s presentation is titled Central Kootenay (RDCK) is Regional Park is managed in the generations to come.” the RDCK’s Lardeau Regional ‘Connecting People, Community inviting interested organizations long term.” What are your views? Park Management Plan, visit rdck. and Land Through Story.’ Different and individuals to attend open house “Lardeau Regional Park presents Representatives from the RDCK and ca/EN/main/services/parks/park- cultures connect themselves to meetings on Monday, May 13 and another wonderful opportunity for their consultants will be on hand at management-plan/lardeau-regional- place though the stories they tell Tuesday, May 14, for an update on residents to enjoy the area’s natural the following open house meetings: park-management-plan.html or about where they live. This talk will the planning process for the Lardeau environment,” said Suzan Hewat, Lardeau Valley Community Hall, contact the RDCK Community examine cultural narratives and how Regional Park Management Plan. Mayor of Kaslo and RDCK board 13429 Hwy 31, Meadow Creek, Services Department at 250- they affect where and how we live. Survey results and conceptual plans director. “This public engagement Monday, May 13, 6:30 – 8:30 pm; 352-8195 (1-800-268-7325) or Especially in these times, changing will be presented for the 2.3-hectare process gives an opportunity for Kaslo Seniors Hall, 304 4th Street, [email protected]. the narratives just might be essential waterfront day-use park, which is to saving our communities. located at the north end of Kootenay Armstrong has written 21 books. Lake in Electoral Area D. More than 400 kms road resurfacing She writes young adult books, submitted Highway 1 from Revelstoke Nicola to Logan Lake and Tunkwa “Area residents are interested fiction, non-fiction and poetry. She More than $70 million is Park East Gate to Glacier Park West Lake Road between Savona and in pursuing active and creative has contributed to many anthologies being invested in more than 400 Gate, resurfacing 20 kilometres of Tunkwa Lake (67 kilometres). lifestyles through quality park and edited the Canadian non-fiction kilometeres of highway and side Highway 1; two sections from Annis While these resurfacing projects opportunities that keep it simple anthology Slice Me Some Truth. She road improvements in the southern Pit to Malakwa near Sicamous (34 are underway, drivers can expect and keep it natural,” said Aimee has been nominated for or won many Interior in 2019. Major resurfacing kilometres). minor delays and, at times, single- Watson, RDCK board chair and awards, including the Moonbeam projects taking place in the region Highway 3 and Highway 395, lane alternating traffic. The ministry Area D Director. “The RDCK has Award, the Chocolate Lily Award, this spring and summer include: hot-in-place asphalt recycling appreciates peoples’ patience while committed to continuing public the Hubert Evans non-fiction book Highway 31 in and around in Christina Lake and Cascade this work takes place. Drivers are engagement to inform a park award, the Red Cedar Award, Surrey Kaslo, between Ainsworth and Lost Falls areas near Grand Forks (29 reminded to slow down, obey Ledge, resurfacing and base repairs kilometres). traffic control personnel and check to approximately 59 kilometres of Highway 97C (Okanagan DriveBC.ca for the most up-to-date Highway 31. Connector), resurfacing from Lower highway information. Climate change exhibit at the Langham A Huge Note of Thanks submitted a glimpse into Northern life and the Arctic landscape. Doug & I would like to extend our heartfelt A special exhibition on climate impacts of a rapidly changing climate. Join us for this very special evening change opens at the Langham Galleries The Arctic: a delicate balance of featuring artist talks and dignitaries, with gratitude & appreciation for the unbelievable Friday May 24, 6:30-9 pm. The Langham strength and fragility by Nelson oil food and beverages provided by Angry & overwhelming generosity of this entire presents an evening reception for three painter and Arctic guide Laura Adams Hen Brewing. Free to the public. different exhibits exploring the theme of captures the dramatically changing www.thelangham.ca community in our time of despair. It seems climate change. surreal that a town of this size can have such Shifting Ground is a multimedia exhibition featuring new works by five an impact on one’s life to this magnitude. regional artists – Pat Forsythe, Kevin We are proud to call New Denver our home Kratz, Richard Reeves, Maggie Tchir and Peter Velisek – reflecting their & are blessed to reside in such a thoughtful experience of the changing environment & caring community. in the Kootenays. Snow Crust and Sinew by Vuntut Health & Happiness always. Gwich’in artist Jeneen Frei Njootli describes the interconnection of her Doug, Shay, Lynus & Delilah Nation and the Porcupine Caribou through sound and sketch, giving us The Arctic: a delicate balance of strength and fragility by Laura Adams captures the changing Arctic. Animation workshop at the Langham submitted Award-winning Creston-based animator Richard Reeves leads this fun, hands-on, interactive workshop as participants create a film without a camera by drawing and scratching images directly onto motion picture film. This craft combines art and science as students learn how we see motion in pictures. The film is then edited together SUMMER JOB and screened at the end of the workshop followed by a Q&A review. With more than 25 years of experience, Reeves Columbia Headwaters Education & Engagement Intern has produced some of Canada’s finest camera-less animation, with screenings in festivals around the world. You can Join the Y2Y BC team this summer to help with education and community find out more about Reeves and his films at www.flickerfilms.ca. engagement, and gain hands-on experience with the strategies and processes The workshop is May 25, 10 am to of a non-profit conservation organization. The internship is 30/hrs per week for 4 pm. Suitable for ages six and up, the cost is $60/person and no experience is 8 weeks at $18/hr. You must be 15 to 30 years to apply. See https://y2y.net/ necessary. Space is limited so register soon at 250-353-2661 or langham@ about-us/employment-opportunities. Apply by May 15, 2019. netidea.com. Funding assistance is available for students/youth. May 9, 2019 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 17 May 27 meeting to reveal what’s happening down at Snk’mip Marsh submitted Snk’mip Marsh Sanctuary to see first- that runs from Slocan Lake to Summit a sound course of action for moving needs to be done at Snk’mip, the May Spring has arrived in all its glory hand exactly how the restoration work Lake. Robin and Tom’s presentations ahead which she will present at this 27 event will also look at Tom and at the Snk’mip Marsh Sanctuary at the will be carried out. Those who wish will look at the wetland protection and meeting. Robin’s assessment of potential wetland north end of Slocan Lake, and with it to come on the field trip are asked to restoration needed along the rail trail For phase one of the Snk’mip work, protection and restoration that needs to the return of many migratory birds and also attend the morning session so that grade from Slocan Lake to Summit the VFE has received funding from be done along the rail trail grade from the serenade of Pacific Chorus Frogs. they’re fully informed on the overall Lake because the Bonanza Creek the Columbia Basin Trust as well as Slocan Lake to Summit Lake. As well, Following its acquisition of the restoration plan. Directions and the watershed feeds directly into, and support from local friends of the marsh. the Slocan Lake Stewardship Society 35-acre core area of the marsh in meet-up location for the field trip will affects, the marsh ecosystem. With Robin’s help, the VFE has also will be presenting an update on their the summer of 2017, the Valhalla be provided at the morning briefing. Robin’s findings are fascinating; applied for all the necessary provincial Bonanza Biodiversity Corridor (BBC) Foundation for Ecology (VFE) Both Robin Annschild and Tom she will present historical air photos government permits required to do restoration project. All in all, a great has done extensive clean-up and Biebighauser are highly regarded that reveal some surprising facts about wetland restoration work. day for all things to do with wetlands habitat restoration work and has now wetland experts in great demand the marsh’s history. She recommends In addition to examining what and marshes. completed a formal wetland restoration who have designed and supervised plan for the marsh with the aid of restoration projects all over North world-renowned wetland restoration America. Robin and Tom frequently experts Robin Annschild and Tom work with the BC Wildlife Federation, Biebighauser. which has taken a leadership role in “The restoration work, with phase wetland restoration education in the one planned to start this summer, will province of BC. Tom is the highly increase the size of the wetland itself to respected author of several books restore it to its original extent, creating on the subject and he and Robin more habitat for the many rare and have supervised numerous wetland endangered wetland plants and critters restoration training courses and that live there,” said Wayne McCrory, restoration projects in the Kootenays chair of the Valhalla Foundation for as well as all over North America. Ecology. Last summer and fall Robin was in A presentation on the wetland Hills several times to conduct detailed restoration plan will be held on Monday, field surveys of the Snk’mip marsh May 27 at 10 am at Knox Hall in New area itself, the adjacent rail trail grade Denver and is open to the public. In the within the marsh ecosystem, and the Biologist and wetland restoration expert Robin Annschild at work on a wetland project on the Kootenay River floodplain near Cranbrook. Robin afternoon, there will be a field trip at the rail trail grade within the watershed and Tom Biebighauser will be in New Denver May 27 to present the restoration plan for the Snk’mip Marsh in Hills. ‘From High Lands to Oceans Deep’ shows at Studio Connexion submitted been involved with both fresh water and throughout North America. This exhibition is comprised of The 11th season of summer art and salted water aquariums as a Ed’s work has been part of the landscapes inspired by Scotland and exhibitions at Studio Connexion hobby, appreciated the colourful fish Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation Maui – lush sceneries sometimes Gallery in Nakusp starts with the and coral while in Hawaii. Christine, and Ducks Unlimited. accompanied by ruins or volcanic return of two local artists. Christine inspired by the many beautiful sights Christine has lived in Nakusp rocks, flowers, and beautiful sea Big Canoe, who was one of the first she visited in her travels in the past for almost 30 years. She is originally life big and small. Come meet and Our valley’s green artists to show at the space, is pairing few years, just had to start painting from Ontario, where she was born greet Christine and Ed, Friday May grocer since 1990 up this time with another fellow again. into an artistic family. Over the 17 from 5 to 8 pm. Everyone is artist, Ed Kemp, who showed solo in Originally from Saskatchewan, years, she has taken Emily Carr welcome. 2011. The duo will show their new Ed fondly remembers visits to courses through Selkirk College Studio Connexion Gallery also • Fresh series of paintings ‘From High Lands his grandparent’s farm. His first and clay classes with artist Ellie represents Sharon Bamber, Grace to Oceans Deep’ from Friday May 17 paintings often depicted crumbling Scheepens. She prefers working Croughan Brigitte Desbois, Marc to Saturday June 8. rural scenes – weathered grain with watercolour and acrylic but has Grandbois, Derrick Higgins, Monika • Organic Christine and Ed are both elevators, abandoned antique worked in oil and mixed media. She Wright and others. Find us at 203 very creative – in their yard in the vehicles... and then there were has participated in local art shows fifth Ave. NW. in the heart of Nakusp, • Wholesome summertime and in their studio in mountains and wildlife. Works by with the Nakusp ALFA Guild and the only 2½ short blocks from Broadway 1290 Hwy #6 the wintertime. This new series was this self-taught artist can be found in Kootenay Boundary Juried Art Show Street. Gallery hours are 11 am to inspired by trips they took, either private collections in Australia, New in the past. Christine also established 4 pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Other Crescent Valley together or separately. Ed, who has Zealand, Japan, Thailand, Europe the first Nakusp Art Walks. times can be arranged by contacting the gallerist Anne Béliveau at 250-359-7323 Reminder: buying booze for kids is dangerous and illegal 250-265-3586. Follow the gallery – Open daily – submitted and friends to be responsible and call $230 while the fine for supplying liquor daily posts: www.facebook.com/ (Closed Christmas & New Year’s day) Slocan Lake RCMP want the public emergency services when anyone is in to a minor is $575. studioconnexion to be aware of the increase in youth distress. 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Both sustained a traumatic To learn more about KASA encouraging racers of all potential to become a global produce an inspirational video “Right now we are in the spinal cord injury in the check out their website www. ages, stages and abilities. It destination for diverse ability on spinal cord injuries. ‘looking for funding phase’ pursuit of outdoor adventure. kootenayadaptive.com. was determined that taking a athletes. Executive Director Mike and any help would be an Although their lives have been KASA started out as the more inclusive approach was Following a 2018 Riediger says, “My friends, amazing asset to this project. altered, Ethan and Tanelle Kootenay Sufferfest Society, the ultimate way to promote research, feasibility and Ethan Krueger, Tanelle Bolt, We would love to share want to prove that life can still a non-profit organization physical activity for all. capacity building project and I are looking to make this video on the mountain be active, rich and rewarding. established in 2010 with the Recognizing the need and supported by the Ministry an inspirational and realistic film fest circuit as well as Let’s all help Ethan, mission to inspire and promote market potential for adaptable of Social Development and video showing adventure rehabilitation centres across Tanelle and Mike succeed physical activity, support trails, Nakusp and area, Poverty Reduction, KASA sport in the area. The trip will the country, where it can by removing the financial economic development Slocan Valley and Revelstoke has determined there is take us from Revelstoke to help uplift those new in their barriers to this worthy through recreation tourism, have all constructed trails that global market potential and Nelson by way of water and injuries.” endeavour. Donations can be develop and maintain are specifically designed to has already garnered interest accessible trails. In between, On July 2, Ethan and made by contacting mike@ recreation infrastructure meet the needs of adaptive and enthusiasm from diverse we will be riding the adaptive Tanelle are embarking on a kootenayadaptive.com or and enhance participation in cyclists, families, seniors and ability athletes. A successful mountain biking trails in the journey, filled with obstacles donate through the GoFundMe local sport clubs. Through anyone looking to explore 2018 aMTB camp and campaign on Facebook @ evolution of their events and recreational opportunities. additional support from the kootenayadaptive. a strategic goal of becoming This unique concentration Ministry for 2019 has allowed KASA’s weekend retreat more inclusive, in 2018 of accessible and inclusive KASA to move forward features adaptive mountain Kootenay Sufferfest Society infrastructure has attracted to realize their vision and biking (aMTB), paddle became Kootenay Adaptive the attention of the local mission for 2019 and beyond. WKPC announces Food Resiliency Initiative submitted let them know of any excess sales within the community in an Also on Facebook and Instagram, The West Kootenay produce available in your area. effort to generate self-sustaining @Kootenay Food. Permaculture Co-op (WKPC) This could be fruit trees in need funds for future projects. Learn more at WKPC’s has announced the launch of a good harvest before the bears Visit www.kootenayfood. upcoming AGM, Thursday May of its new Food Resiliency arrive, or more garlic scapes com/volunteer to join the fun. 23, 6 pm at the Slocan Park Hall. Initiative. This project, slated than you want to deal with. The Strouhal elected to SCA membership for the 2019-2020 seasons, has possibilities are endless. submitted landscape and cityscapes to been generously funded by the WKPC will arrange for West Kootenay visual artist still life but mostly focus on the Columbia Basin Trust’s Food volunteers to come help you Frantisek Strouhal was juried human form. Recovery fund. harvest the goods according to as an elected member by the He said it was a great What is WKPC? It is a your schedule. They will take Society of Canadian Artists. The privilege to be welcomed as community-based cooperative the fresh bounty back to their SCA is a national, non-profit an elected member by SCA, guided by permaculture ethics commercial kitchen facility for artists’ organization dedicated whose goal is to contribute to and working to build a healthy storage. This is where they host to expanding the visibility and the deep and lasting success of and resilient region through the kitchen workbees. Volunteers stature of the visual arts. SCA its members and to be part of a collaboration, education, media, of all ages gain hands-on culinary has representation in all of huge social network related to and net-positive initiatives, and skills by helping to transform the visual arts media. “They the arts field. the folks behind Kootenay Food. fruit and veg into shelf-stable respect our historical roots, Strouhal believes Through this initiative, it will value-added products such as are aware of the current world, that art has two important continue to help reduce food jams, chutneys, and pickles. and are future-minded,” says responsibilities: to remind us waste and make good food more Based on the co-op’s Fair Share Strouhal. of life’s beauty, and to help accessible and affordable for ethic, there’s something for Strouhal’s unusual us expand our perspective eaters in the Slocan Valley and everyone at every step of the technique and style is created allowing us to make room for beyond. way: portions of the harvest and/ from photography, digital the unknown. You can help. Landowners or preserves are divided amongst collage, contact printing and You can see his artworks on can get in touch at www. all volunteers, farmers and lithography inks on watercolour the SCA’s website and his own: kootenayfood.com/share to landowners, the Food Bank, and paper. His subjects range from www.frantisekstrouhal.com. May 9, 2019 The Valley Voice VISITOR INFORMATION 19 20 CLASSIFIED ADS The Valley Voice May 9, 2019 ANNOUNCEMENTS for this position thanks to CBT and RDCK/ while you start your business. To learn more Legion Hall, 502 Harold St. Slocan. ADVANCED PLACER COURSE: BUDDY’S PIZZA, KASLO: Award Kaslo EDC. call 265-3674 ext. 201 or email Nakusp@ Cost $10; Children 6 & under $5. Menu: Chamber of Mines of Eastern BC, 215 Hall winning, hand-stretched artisan pizza. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES futures.bc.ca. pancakes, eggs, ham, sausages, hash browns, St., Nelson. May 30-June 2, 2019. Thurs.-Fri. 250-353-2282. 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For more info leave concession, live music, local vendors, & Reception Friday May 24, 6:30-9 pm: A Langham, Kaslo. 250-353-8363. Funding inquiries only, please. a message at 265-3674 ext. 201 or email chair massage. Adult admission $2 (kids 12 special exhibition on the theme of climate HAVE YOU ALWAYS DREAMED about [email protected]. and under free). Call 250-226-7737 for info. change with new work by six Kootenay starting your own business? If so, call COMING EVENTS ALEXANDRA HALLIDAY INVITES artists plus Vuntut Gwich’in artist Jeneen GARDENING Community Futures to learn about the free CONVERGENCE WRITERS’ YOU to: Kaslo’s Seasons Through My Frei Njootli. Artist talks. Refreshments Business Plan workshop open to anyone! WEEKEND (JUNE 7-8) WARMUP: Eyes - A Free Photographic Art Showing & by Angry Hen. Free to the public. www. And if you’re eligible, you may also qualify author Art Joyce and folklorist Mark Presentation! 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Serving the Slocan Valley for the 14th year. New Market Foods Offices in Nakusp, Nelson, 518 6th Ave • New Denver 250-358-2270 Fax: 250-358-2290 Kaslo & Trail email: [email protected] www.newmarketfoods.ca Delivery available in the New Denver Silverton area. DI’S ESTHETICS For same day delivery call, email or fax by 2:00 pm. – FULL SERVICE SALON – Our hours are 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Lash Extensions - $90 - Introductory price Certified by the Province of BC to test drinking water manicures • pedicures • waxing & more Gaia Tree Whole Foods Lash lift & tint - $55 Community Market Coldwell Banker Rosling Real Estate WINLAW • 250-226-7318 • All Organic Produce • All Organic Grains Your ad could – Bulk Ordering – be here for only Community Discount Day: Last Friday of the month $11.00 + GST 9-6:30 Mon-Sat AGRICULTURE Sunday 10-4 Downtown Winlaw • 250-226-7255 GIFTS slocan city trading buy • sell • trade guitars • cars • art • antiques • musical instruments Spring Hours 250-355-2299 9 to 5 Tuesday – Saturday Support the Valley Voice with Support the Valley Voice with a voluntary subscription Repair and refinish guitars, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm Only $10-$30 Kaslofurniture Clothes etc.Hanger Send Cheque to: Valley Voice, Box 70 a voluntary subscription Closed Sunday & New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 We buy guitars Monday Main Street, New Denver Only $10-$30 250-358-2178 22 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice May 9, 2019 WORDPRESS WEBSITE SANDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Hotplate; TV in repair; Old desk; Brown NOTICES REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER wanted. Slocan Valley requires one student employee ($14/ hour) leather couch; White chair couch; RCA SINGING HU EACH DAY can lead to a SMALL HOUSE IN NAKUSP, BC, 700 non-profit group upgrading website. Please for the Sandon Museum. Must have own TV; Polaris 400 snowmobile in parts; Two deeper understanding of yourself and why sq. ft. on .37 acre, quiet cul-de-sac. Shed and send links to examples of completed work transportation. Resume with cover letter can plastic chairs; Several light fixtures; Tent; things happen the way they do in your life. garden tools included. $175,500. By appt. and hourly rate to [email protected] be emailed to sandonmuseum@netidea. Several Husqvarna Weedwackers in repair It opens your awareness to new viewpoints only. 250-517-8797. SUMMER POSITIONS AVAILABLE at com or mailed to Box 52, New Denver, BC and parts; Memory foam; Several ashtrays; and attitudes. Anyone can work with the HU SERVICES NEW DENVER VISITOR CENTRE: Seeking V0G 1S0 by May 31. Small TV; Murray weight set; Shovel; regardless of age, background, or religion. ARE YOU TIRED of paying huge $$$ for students and young adults up to age 30. Ideal THE SLOCAN DISTRICT CHAMBER Large assortment of bicycle frames, tires, http://eckankarblog.org/sound-of-soul legal cannabis? At www.kootenaysungrown. candidates are friendly, outgoing, helpful and OF COMMERCE Website Committee rims, tubes, handle bar grips/levers, pedals, Eckankar, The Path of Spiritual Freedom. com we offer mobile cannabis gardening knowledgeable about the area’s amenities and is calling for Expressions of Interest from parts; Small engine in repair; Several ARE ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS services. Grow your rights! Providing attractions. The Visitor Centre is open from the website developers to work with us to update totes in repair; Dryer in repair; Jerry can, a problem in your life? AA, NA and AL- support to citizens 19 & up who would like May long weekend to Labour Day, 7 days a week our website at slocanlake.com. Interested no lid; Windsurfing board; Homemade ANON (family) meetings can help. For to produce a safe and affordable crop on in July and August and fewer hours in May and web developers are asked to provide the chair; Several automobile floor mats; information on AA: in New Denver, 250- their private property as allowed by federal June. Some hours available in May and June, and following information by May 24 at 5:00 Several plastic mats; Snowboard; About 358-7158; Nakusp, 265-4216; Kaslo, 353- and provincial legislation. 5 days a week (days vary) 8 hours a day in July pm: an overview of your qualifications 10 bags of bedding and linen; Partial sign; 9617; Heart of the Slocan Valley, 551-4104; and August. To apply send a resume and cover and experience; links to websites you have Assortment of oil bottles, spice bottles and Playmor Junction, 226-7252. For NA: New Considering letter by May 15 to the Slocan District Chamber developed; three references from your miscellaneous bottles; Adult riding boots; Denver, 358-7265. For AL-ANON (family): of Commerce, Box 448, New Denver, BC V0G clients; hourly rate. Email submissions to Adult orange boots; Closet hangers and New Denver, 250-551-6540. Please, if you Community Service? 1S0 or email [email protected]. [email protected]. rack; Shower curtain; 4 ski poles; 7’ metal can’t get through, try another number. The NEW DENVER MUSEUM is seeking a LEGAL NOTICE railing; Rake; Automotive metal ramps; CARPENTER CREEK LAST Consider Nakusp Rotary student employee between the ages of 15 and NOTICE OF DISPOSAL of Abandoned Skateboard/long board/parts; 2 garden WISHES SOCIETY provides 30 to host visitors and to work in our museum. Property - Tenants: Elizabeth Wolfer and hoses; 14’ wooden railing; 2 bald tires 165 information on preplanning for death Call Mayumi The successful applicant must have been a Craig Olsson. Rental unit address: Suite R15; Pair of crutches; Styrofoam pieces; and advice for alternative funeral for Details: registered full-time student in the preceding A1 – 844 Billings Road., Nakusp, B.C. Snow shovel; Couple of pictures, one arrangements. Ph: 250-777-1974. www. year and intend to return to full-time studies V0G 1R1. Landlord: John and Vera Diduch, with broken frame; 2 end tables, one with carpentercreeklastwishessociety.ca 250-265-0002 in the fall. We are looking for a self-motivated, 318 Clifton Road North, Kelowna, B.C. homemade top; Bamboo curtain; Pallet; NELSON & AREA ELDER ABUSE inquisitive and independent worker who V1V 1N4 Moped engine; Adult magazines and tapes; PREVENTION Resource Centre: 250-352- Assortment of glasses; Tarp; 2 broken works well with the public. Previous museum “The items will be disposed of after 30 days 6008 NelsonElderAbusePrevention@gmail. patio chairs; Scrabble board game; 2 lamp Next Valley Voice experience and computer skills will be an asset. of the notice being served or posted, unless com/ www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.ca. shades; Mason jars; Bedframe; Golf clubs; 35 hours per week for up to 13 weeks at $15/ the person being notified takes the items, Drop-in Wednesdays 12-2 pm, 719 Vernon Homemade trailer 12’by 4.5’; Homemade Deadline: hour. Days of work negotiable. Starting date or establishes a right to the items, or makes Street, Nelson. Nelson and District Seniors trailer 7’ by 4.5’; Red canopy in repair; May 26 or later, depending on applications a dispute resolution application with the Coordinating Society. Blue canopy missing seal; Several glass received. End date August 24, 2019. A cover Residential Tenancy Branch, or makes an PETS May 17, panes for table tops or pictures; Queen size letter and resume must be received before application in Supreme Court to establish 90 DAYS TO A BETTER DOG: relaxed mattress; Mattress cover; Several pans, pots May 17, 2019 at silveryslocanhs@gmail. their rights to the items.” walks, come when called, have fun. Learn 2019 and kettles; Coffee maker; 2 partial pieces com or Box 301, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0. Items to be sold or disposed of: Refrigerator more at www.proudofmydog.ca of plywood; Several boards; 5’ window Inquiries? Call: 250-358-7181. and shelves, no door; Brand Life BBQ; blind – torn; 2 garbage cans; Ironing board. BUSINESS DIRECTORY CONSTRUCTION • HOME • GARDEN HARDWOOD FLOORS WHOLESALE • Registered Septic System SOLID 3 ¼ x ¾ OR ENGINEERED. 6 PLY. 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Nakusp, BC • Ph. 250 265-3747 • Fx. 250 265-3431 • Power Trowel • Concrete Finishing Box 595 Nakusp, BC Cell: 250-265-1342 • Email [email protected] voluntary subscription • Concrete Stamping and Acid VOG 1R0 Phone: 250-265-4621 LOG & TIMBER Only $10-$30 Staining • Forming • Tile Setting Tim Reilly Send Cheque or Money Order to: • Cultured & Natural Stone Installation Suite 3, 622 Front St FRAME HOMES Valley Voice, Box 70, CREATIVE MASONRY SOLUTIONS Nelson, BC Vll 4B7 New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 FOR YOUR HOME AND BUSINESS Crane Service C: (250)551-6584 New Denver • BC Licensed Residential Builder & General Contractor Patrick Baird 250-358-2566 Design • Project Management • Building Services 250-354-8562 www.trctimberworks.com [email protected] PAINTING elementconcrete.ca Leaf Cabinetry Residential & commercial cabinet work. Winlaw, BC T: (250) 551-7127 250.226.7441 Tyler Paynton • 250.777.3654 • [email protected] E: [email protected] www.leafcabinetry.com May 9, 2019 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 23 ‘Wheels are Welcome’ launched at LESS by Moe Lyons Murphy and Chris Warren and our And the kids agreed. Two of the “Awesome! Super fun!” From the all the participants it was clear they On the afternoon of Friday, staff, Harriet Richardson, Leda skaters, Della and Raya, said it was huge grins and wild enthusiasm of spoke for everyone. May 3, the big enclosed outdoor Botting, Paula Shandro, Isaac Carter area at Lucerne School was buzzing and our backup staff, Rhonda Farrell with folks of all shapes and sizes, and Andrea Smith. And thanks to from toddlers to parents, zipping Chris for the music! And finally, around on wheels and having the we want to acknowledge the youth time of their lives. This was the who had this idea and kept it alive launch of ‘Wheels are Welcome,’ through many meetings and even an initiative of the New Denver and some setbacks ~ Kell Wictorin, Area Youth Network. This group has Devon Duerichen, Gabriel Nemiroff, been in existence for seven years, Matthew Driedger and Jared supporting many recreational and Jennings.” other opportunities for youth. The All this zipping around creates new recreational space now exists an appetite, and pizza and cake were because of a group of youth who enjoyed by all. wanted to have a place to skateboard The space features several low in the village. The concept was profile features as well as a new expanded to include all manner of basketball hoop. Organizers ask that (non-motorized) wheeled recreation, everyone wear their helmets, keep the including skates, bikes and scooters space clean and tidy and look out for as well as skateboards. each other as it is a multi-age space. Addressing the event on behalf With a big smile, Shandro stated of the Network, coordinator Paula it was “Really great we have this Shandro said: “We would really spot for the kids to have fun on their On Friday, May 3, the big enclosed outdoor area at Lucerne School was buzzing with folks of all shapes and sizes, from toddlers to parents, like to thank Principal Graves for wheels in the village!” zipping around on wheels and having the time of their lives. helping us to make it happen at Lucerne School. We would like to acknowledge the ongoing support Dear Phil, of the Columbia Basin Trust and its Basin Youth Network program. I won’t be able to make it to your celebration Thanks, too, to our current board of directors, Donna Hicks, Katrina of life (of course you won’t make it either), but Sumrall, Nick Herder, Amanda when you you get right down to it, we did more St. Saviour’s celebrating in your life time than most people hosts 70 years could even imagine. of wedding In the months that have passed since you left us, fashions not a day goes by that I don’t think about you submitted and laugh or at least smile remembering how The Women’s Guild at St. you could bring me to tears with your sense Saviour’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral in Nelson has planned a very special of humour. Like you often said “What’s the event for spring. On Friday evening, f#@*ing point of it all if you can’t have a couple May 31 from 7 to 9 pm and Saturday afternoon, June 1 from 2 to 4 pm, the of good laughs every day”. guild will host a wedding fashion show highlighted with music and Whether it was hosting one of your legendary stories. “Guy Faulks” bon fires, or just sitting in the This will be a historical showcase held under the church’s vaulted “Men’s Room” having a beer or playing darts, ceiling amidst the Gothic arches and your quick wit was always on. I remember one hot August evening when the air was so stained glass windows. The guild anticipates people still and the valley so quiet you could hear every insect within a hundred yards buzz by. will come from all over the West We were sitting on the balcony looking over New Denver having a cold one. Some where Kootenay area to see this special showing of vintage and trendy in town (over a couple of miles away) a dog bark broke the utter silence. You stood up, wedding dresses which captures leaned over the railing, and screamed “SHUT UP, I can’t hear myself f#@&ing think”. the timeless beauty and romance of wedding gowns from 1945 to 2013. Classic Milburn. Several of these wedding gowns will be on display in the lobby at Your pin number was 6969 because it was the only number you could remember. Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History from June 4 to 17. As funny as you were, and there are hundreds of stories that I will never forget, you were All past and future brides, as well equally adept at playing the straight man setting up Billy, Ken or myself to deliver the as history buffs, costume or fashion enthusiasts, and people interested punch line making us look funnier than we ever could be on our own. in music and drama will love this show. Refreshments will be served You were generous to a fault. You never saved a nickel. If you came into any cash you afterwards. would share your good fortune with the ones you loved without a thought about the Tickets are $20, available in future. For better or worse, you truly “lived in the moment”. Nelson at Touchstones Nelson, Nelson Florist and Event Planning I miss you buddy. You made the world a better place. Some say you died too young. I don’t (corner of Vernon and Hall St.) and at St. Saviour’s Anglican Pro- know. I would say 70 Phil Milburn years is better than 100 years of most lives. And no, Cathedral; Kootenay Floral in you didn’t outlive Kieth Richards or cockroaches as you sometimes claimed you would, Castlegar; Raven’s Nest in New Denver, Willow Home Gallery in but the memories you created most certainly will. Kaslo, the Bon Marché Dollar Store in Nakusp, and in Balfour at Gill & Gift. Steve 24 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice May 9, 2019 New campground and guesthouse in the south Slocan Valley by Katrine Campbell the confluence of the Slocan and Little an uninsulated ‘community building’ Guests can relax on the property or Valhalla Pines is at 4011 Barbados Valhalla Pines Campground and Slocan Rivers. The site is in a generally with a kitchen sink with hot and cold can choose to be more active. Road, Vallican, in the Slocan Valley. Guesthouse is now open for business, very quiet rural residential area near the water, a wood stove, electricity and “There are many guides available For more information, call 250-226- offering campers and guests a beautiful, Vallican Whole. WiFi, a fridge, counters and tables and for activities in the area including 7796 or go to http://valhallapines.com/. quiet experience in Vallican. He has lived here for about 10 basic kitchen amenities such as a hot water sports, climbing, skiing, hiking, Smith adds he has another business, Host Tom Smith describes the site years. Now, he offers three rooms in plate, toaster oven, coffee maker, dishes artist tours, events, geology, mining, Bio2 Engineering. He is a professional as a well-forested 6.5 acres at the end his house to guests, and five tent sites and cutlery. The building also has an mushrooms, cannabis and plant engineer specializing in the design of of a dead end road in Vallican, near and three RV sites to campers. There is outdoor shower and outdoor flush toilet. medicines, garden tours, native history onsite wastewater treatment, providing Studio Connexion Gallery invites you to its 11th “The outdoor shower is the and lots more,” Smith says. septic and sewage systems. highlight,” Smith says, adding “I would season love to build a sauna and sweat lodge.” Although WiFi is available, there is • May 17 - June 8: Christine BigCanoe & Ed Kemp no cell service in the valley, and Smith • June 11 - June 29: Natasha Smith hopes to appeal to people who want a • July 3 - July 20: Maureen Maryka • July 23 - August 11: Ursula Abresch break from being available 24/7. • August 14 - 31: Alain Ayoub The campground features an area • September 4 - 21: Tatjana Mirkov-Popovicki for people to gather, and a quieter • September 24 - October 12: Charlene Duncan area for people who prefer calm and Gallery Hours: Tues. - Sat. 11 am to 4 pm For other times 250-265-3586 contemplation. The area is rife with 203 Fifth Ave.NW. Nakusp deer and wild turkeys, so the two-acre area that contains Smith’s garden is fenced off. “I’m really an environmentalist, a nature lover and hiker, and feel my mission is to take care of the land. I don’t want people to come here to drink alcohol and throw bottles in the forest.” However, it’s a cannabis- friendly campground because “people need their medicine.” Tom Smith has opened the Valhalla Pines Campground and Guesthouse in Vallican. Private land logging presentation made in Nelson submitted by Jessica Ogden includes a few regulations to protect and enforce bylaws to protect riparian About 50 people attended a town our environment and communities, areas, sensitive habitats and community hall meeting in Nelson on May 1 for Petryshen said. There is no requirement watersheds; consistent and effective a presentation on private land logging that logging be sustainable over the environment standards; cumulative by Eddie Petryshen, Conservation long term, so owners can clearcut as effects management; oversight by the Coordinator of Wildsight. much as they want in a short time with Province; public consultation; and Petryshen said the Province has minimal consideration for wildlife, retention of managed forests. The latter recently promised to audit the Private water, and downstream landowners. could be addressed by reinstating the Managed Forest Land Act, so the time “In order to protect local values Forest Land Reserve Act to ensure is right to ask the government for such as clean drinking water, privately managed forests remain changes. recreational infrastructure and managed forests and are not sold for He said local governments such wildlife habitat, local governments urban development. as the RDCK have taken a leadership and residents are increasingly forced Comments on the Private role by purchasing a portion of the to buy land from private landowners,” Managed Forest Land Act can be Cottonwood to Apex, and there Petryshen said. “In the absence of emailed to Minister of Forests, Lands, have been two resolutions that have appropriate legislation that protects Natural Resource Operations and been passed by the Union of BC water, biodiversity and long-term Rural Development Doug Donaldson Municipalities to regulate private land forest management, local governments (Development-FLNR.Minister@gov. logging. However, in order to protect and communities will continue to be bc.ca), Premier John Horgan (Premier- Visit the One & Only all our communities’ interests, he said disproportionally impacted, paying the [email protected]), MLA Michelle the provincial Private Managed Forest price for weak regulations.” Mungall (michelle.mungall.MLA@ Sandon Historical Land Act must be amended. Amendments Petryshen said are leg.bc.ca), Nelson Mayor John Dooley BC’s Private Managed Forest necessary to the Private Managed ([email protected]), and Nicole Society Museum Act gives landowners a tax break Forest Land Act include local Charlwood of the Green Party (nicole. for registering their land, but only government authority to introduce [email protected]). IN THE BRICK BUILDING Sandon, BC Open Wednesday - Sunday 10 am - 5 pm Museum opens Friday, May 17 There’s lots of parking near the outhouse. Disabled visitors are encouraged to park in front of the museum and to use the wheelchair-accessible boardwalk. THIS MESSAGE IS BEING RUN IN SUPPORT OF THE SANDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY THE VALLEY VOICE.