April 27, 2005 The Valley Voice

Volume 14, Number 8 April 27, 2005 Delivered to every home between Edgewood, Kaslo & South Slocan. Published bi-weekly. “Your independently-owned regional community newspaper serving the Arrow Lakes, Slocan & North Kootenay Lake Valleys.” Brenda Mayson a very deserving 2004 Nakusp Citizen of the Year by Jan McMurray to live, and representatives of the told her story about being Brenda’s moved back, the Dinnings also did, right wind up the evening. All four of her The celebration of Brenda various groups Brenda belongs to. neighbour twice. The first time, Dinning next door to Brenda and Harry. “It was children were there, as well as two Mayson as Nakusp’s Citizen of the Brenda said she was surprised had just moved in and Brenda was at better the second time because Harry nieces and two granddaughters. Year 2004 attracted what several and speechless when she found out the door with a lemon pie. “I was so wasn’t as noisy and the kid finally left,” Susie, Ted’s wife, said that Brenda Rotarians present said was probably she had been named Citizen of the happy to have such a thoughtful she joked. “I hope we’ll be neighbours had been a huge inspiration to her and the biggest crowd the event has ever Year. She thanked all those involved neighbour...but then there was Harry next time, up there,” she said, pointing extended congratulations. Ted said seen. The April 16 banquet and in nominating her, the Rotary Club and Ted,” she lamented jokingly, saying up to heaven. “I know you’ll make it, that “We’re very proud and happy presentation marked the 31st annual. for organizing the event and all the they were quite noisy with their power Brenda, but put in a good word for me, that everyone has realized what we Dennis Moorhouse emceed the people who came out to celebrate. tools and such. When Brenda and Harry will you?” she said. have known all our lives — how event, mentioning all the groups that She said she and Harry came to moved, she said, her family moved to It took some doing, but family wonderful our mother is.” And they Brenda had been involved in over the Nakusp in 1968 and thought they Castlegar, but when the Maysons members finally came forward to all kissed her. years: Hospital Auxiliary, Royal would stay six or seven years. “I think Canadian Legion, Nakusp Public maybe we’re here to stay,” she said Library, Hospital Foundation, Meals with a smile. Known as a quiet and on Wheels, Red Hat Ladies, Rotary humble person, who would perhaps Anns, Nakusp Seniors and the have reservations about public Waterfront Gardens. He also gave a speaking, Brenda added at the end of summary of Brenda’s life. Born in her speech, “I think the butterflies Kamloops, Brenda became a school have begun to fly the coop.” teacher in Barriere after high school. Brenda’s outstanding service has She got engaged to Harry, and then earned her lifetime memberships in came the war. Both Harry and Brenda both the Senior Citizens Society and served in England — Brenda on the the Hospital Auxiliary. Lorraine Royal Canadian Air Force — and Myers of the Auxiliary spoke of there they married. When they Brenda’s involvement in all of the returned to Canada, they had their activities of the organization, four children. In 1968, they arrived including having held almost every in Nakusp with their son Ted, and office on the executive. “The highest immediately became involved in the honour of the Auxiliary is a lifetime community. “I can’t imagine anyone membership and they gave this to her more deserving than Brenda for in 2004,” she said. Citizen of the Year,” said Moorhouse. The evening’s entertainment was This same sentiment was provided by the Red Hat Ladies, who expressed many times throughout the sang a humourous song, “How much evening by members of Brenda’s is that hat in the window?” in honour family, Citizen of the Year 2003 of Brenda and the red hat she and Joyce Jupp, Village Councillor Len Harry made. Heppner, who thanked Brenda for Donna Dinning, one of the Red Hat Harry and Brenda Mayson are the only couple to have both won Nakusp’s Citizen of the Year award as individuals. helping to make Nakusp a great place Ladies and a good friend of Brenda’s, They have lived in Nakusp since 1968, and think they’re here to stay. Joint fire department for New Denver and Silverton in the works by Jan McMurray “This has been in the works for although there are some hurdles to would result in a better trained doubling up of department members The Silverton and New Denver some time,” said Silverton fire clear, “it looked like everybody department, as all members would attending courses, or of equipment Volunteer Fire Departments department Acting Chief Ron thought they could be overcome. I’m learn about things specific to each purchases, or of operating costs such presented a case for amalgamating Provan. “It’s up to the village really happy that the response was community, i.e. the hydro substation as insurance. the two departments by June of this councils now to bring in a committee what it was and hats off to Chief in New Denver. There would be “There’s definitely interest from year at a meeting on April 18. In to recommend procedures for Casley for not giving up.” more equipment and manpower to the rural area, and we’ve considered attendance were the councils from overseeing this change.” Silverton Deputy Chief Chris access. Money would be saved that too, but first we have to get this both villages, Area H Director Don The committee will consist of Fox explained that amalgamation because there would be no more one off the ground,” said Fox. Munro, Silverton’s Acting Chief Ron the two fire chiefs, one Provan and Deputy Chief Chris Fox, representative from each village and and New Denver Chief Leonard an Area H representative. Among the Slocan mill purchase finalized Casley and Deputy Chief Doug tasks of the committee will be to by Jan McMurray launch project in Slocan was on its Mason said there would be no Fischer. come up with an arrangement that is The Slocan sawmill is in new way from Canfor. That cheque was changes in the mill or operations in The presentation put forward as fair as possible by taking hands as of April 18, and this time, it $100,000. the short term, and added, “We’re that creating a North Slocan Lake inventories of each department and is locally owned. Lee Coonfer, Canfor’s very happy with the work force that Volunteer Fire Department assessing their values. Also, the two Canfor sold the mill and related Communications Manager, said it we see there. It’s the biggest part of (NSLVFD) to replace the Silverton village bylaws regarding the tenure to Springer Creek Forest was important to Shepherd that the the asset we’ve purchased and are and New Denver departments would departments will have to become Products Ltd., a partnership between new owners be a good fit for the looking forward to working with the save money and reduce duplication one. According to Fox, the steps that the principals of Kaslo’s Sunshine community. Shepherd believes this is group and moving forward.” in equipment and training. A longer have to be taken to realize the Logging Ltd. and Brisco Wood the case. “We are confident that Ralph Tomlin, plant superinten- term goal would be to incorporate amalgamation are manageable. Preservers Ltd., for $6.2 million plus Springer Creek Forest Products Ltd. dent under Canfor, is now general Hills and Red Mountain Road into Fox says the reaction at the the value of inventory. will be a good fit for this mill, its manager. He said they were trying to the service area. meeting was very positive and The new company has five employees and the community of ramp up production a bit and get partners, and Peter Mason, owner of Slocan,” he said in a press release everybody back to work. “Most of Winlaw celebrates Mayday Brisco, is one of them. issued by Canfor on March 30. the workers who were laid off [under submitted important community water source. “We’ve made no changes of The tenure involved in the sale Canfor] are back and we’ll hire a few The folks in Winlaw are The committee will be presenting its significance,” said Mason. “We’re totals roughly 175,000 cubic metres, more to increase the complement a combining forces with the Cedar watershed atlas and monitoring basically running one shift right now mostly in the Arrow Boundary Forest bit. Our intent is to produce more this Creek Café to host a celebration of project information, community and are trying to increase log District. Canfor gave up most of its year than last year.” this beautiful community and its forest proposal info, and will have Kootenay Lake tenure in the Tomlin says the employees are creative peoples, for a second annual knowledgeable folks on hand to inventories so we can get our shifting Mayday in Winlaw festivity, Sunday discuss the issues. At 5 pm, the music levels up.” government’s 20% takeback under “upbeat and positive. People were May 1 from 1-9pm at the Cedar begins, featuring our very own Jim Shepherd, President and the Forestry Revitalization Plan. The looking forward to this change and I Creek Café in Winlaw. Kootenay songwriters and soul- CEO of Canfor, visited the mill on two licences are TFL#3 (about think the new ownership group has a The Winlaw Creek monitoring warmers. The café staff will offer its April 20 to speak to the employees. 75,000 cubic metres) and Forest good reception here. I think program, which is now in its eighth menu items all day and a seasonal He also announced that a significant Licence A20192 (about 100,000 everybody is happy about having year of studying and stewarding this specialty. contribution to the wharf and boat cubic metres). local ownership.” COUNTRY FURNITURE & HOME DECOR Looking for something out of the ordinary? Country Furniture & Home Decor, 476 Baker St. Nelson, Toll-Free 1-866-352-3665 2 NEWS The Valley Voice April 27, 2005 Pre-election feature: An interview with NDP candidate Corky Evans This interview with Corky Evans mutually believe in. Changing how that the economy of Vancouver IS the to hire teachers. We will respect class heritage and turn it over to people is the second pre-election feature in we vote would increase the chances economy of BC. size limits and increase funding for who run it for profit. a series of three. In our last issue of coalition in the Legislature. 4) The Liberals have aides and special needs. Most parks in BC would not (April 13) we published Green Party Coalition outside the legislature implemented the Forestry Essentially, the Liberal idea is benefit from the operation of private candidate Luke Crawford’s would require agreement of all Revitalization Plan. What do you that large schools are affordable and facilities within their borders. Parks interview, and Liberal Blair members of a party, a condition think about this plan? What would small schools are too expensive. The are natural attractions, not Suffredine is up next (May 11). unlikely ever to occur. logging look like under the NDP? New Democrat idea is that children “amusement parks.” I cannot imagine a situation in The Forestry Revitalization Plan deserve an equal education wherever Further, many “parks” in BC are 1) Do you support BC-STV? which political leaders could agree is not a “plan,” it is a sham. they live. actually ecological reserves, more I think the STV referendum is a that their rank and file members Under the NDP silviculture 7) One of the biggest drawbacks than entertainment attractions. They good thing. In fact, I think the would not run candidates against each would be funded to levels we have to growth in this region is need to be enjoyed with care. Their process that was used to consider our other in specific constituencies. prerequisite to sustain both the forests the lack of quick and easy access to primary function is the maintenance voting system is the best thing the Leaders should not have the power and the industry. Climate change and the area. What would your party do of biological diversity which can be Liberals have done in four years. to tell communities who their party pine beetles are changing everything about this? What do you think about threatened by use and development. I would never suggest to people will nominate, or if their party should about forestry and forest ecology. The the promised bridge at Needles and That is why parks have management how they should vote. The STV run candidates in constituencies primary issue of the future for interior the proposed bridge/causeway at plans. That is also why the system is complicated and I do not around the province. Parties that give communities may be fire protection, Galena/Shelter Bays? management plans, in the main, do claim to understand it well enough such power to their leaders remove not logging. I am not sure I agree with your not call for private economic to advise others. democratic privilege from their Liberals have made radical cuts premise that desirable growth is a exploitation. My Leader, Carole James, members. We have seen both the to inventory staff, so we cannot any function of access. It is not true that 9) What do you see as the single supports electoral reform and has Federal Liberal Party and the Reform/ longer measure forests and forest flow through travel is automatically most important issue in this riding? promised to continue with some Alliance coalition behave in this growth. They have cut reforestation good for business. Many of the I would have liked to answer this form of discussion leading to reform manner. I would not want to belong so we cannot sustain timberland. businesses in our area are more question philosophically because I regardless of the outcome of the to such a party. They have cut research staff so that dependant on the quality of access read it as an invitation for candidates referendum. She and the NDP are 3)Unemployment is very high in we cannot measure change or predict than they are on quantity of access. to express their personal “vision” for neutral on the subject of STV. this area. What would the NDP do the future. They have privatized fire Nevertheless, I support the Needles our area. I cannot do that because this Personally, I will vote for STV about this? protection. We make little or no Bridge. election is different than any I have unless I learn some reason to oppose Unemployment is high because progress to reduce ingrowth or the I do not have any idea what the known in the past. it over the course of the remaining our government has decided to build-up of forest fuels. cost of a Galena Bay bridge might I believe that the way a culture weeks. I like the idea of reform and abandon responsibility for land and Worse, perhaps, than any of this, be. I will wait until engineering work cares for its elders is a measure of I like STV more than other for rural communities. Tree planting, the government has begun the comes up with a design and a cost that culture’s sustainability, its values, alternatives the Commission for example, has fallen from an process of turning over the for such a project before I take a its respect. For the first time in my considered. investment of $40 million a year (by responsibility for and the decision position on that crossing. experience it appears as though we 2) Some people think it’s the Province) to just $3 million. making authority over forest land to Please remember, neither bridge are in danger of becoming a culture unfortunate that the left vote is split Teachers and health workers and the corporate sector. This is was a huge issue until Inland Ferry that desires to throw away its seniors, between the NDP and the Green Ministry employees are laid off, privatization on a monumental scale. service was first restricted and then rather than caring for them. Party in this province. Some have removing the middle class from I believe that the land belongs to the privatized by the present government. We need to rebuild our schools suggested that the two parties form communities and making it hard for people and that the employees of the Until bridges exist, citizens need system and our civil service and our a coalition. Others have suggested small business to survive. people should regulate the use of the expanded ferry availability to acute care system. We need to begin that the parties co-operate to make Whomever governs is responsible land. workers at all times of year and to the long road toward addressing sure that as many left seats as to assist rural communities to make 5) The Liberals have probably tourists in times of high use. climate change. We need to make possible are won. What are your transition from an industrial economy been most criticized over their 8) The Liberals have been many changes, for sure. I do not, thoughts on this? to the information era, but it is not healthcare policies. What would the criticized for their BC Parks Lodge however, think that we are justified Of course it is unfortunate when necessary to write off land and NDP do about the state of our Strategy and the level of funding in addressing any of these issues as people split their votes and wind up community based work and services. healthcare system? they are allocating to BC’s the “most important issue” until we electing a government that is worse The same technologies that allow The two worst things about provincial park system. What is your make redress for the abandonment of than any other option. governments to centralize services healthcare in BC are governance and party’s vision for BC Parks? older people in our society. A society Coalition would be good. could be used to decentralize away seniors policy. The quality of B.C. Parks used that walks away from the people who Coalition is most possible in the from major centres. Our present The Liberals have turned to be one of the really big advantages built it, even if they do so with the Legislature where different parties government does not consider this governance over to an “Authority” of visiting or living in this province. most progressive of intentions, does can work together on initiatives they option because they appear to believe (the IHA) that operates like an Now, we are among the worst funded not deserve to sustain itself and will, unaccountable corporation. jurisdictions for parks management in any case, not have the wisdom Communities have no representation. on this continent. prerequisite to survival. New Democrats would make some The Liberal vision is to privatize Thus, our “most important issue” All Candidates of the members of the Authority park management and access the has to be to rectify the crises in care electable so that citizens have same way they desire to privatize and housing of our senior citizens. information and representation and management of timber lands. They When we get that done, we can move meetings become transparent. wish to abdicate responsibility for our on to other issues. Meeting Liberals have cut twice as many seniors beds (as a percentage of beds) in the Interior than in Vancouver. They have cut home care services and closed long term care buildings that are perfectly sound. I cannot imagine why they have done this except to create demand for private developers to offer services that, historically, have been offered by society. The NDP platform includes an $80 million increase for home care and the (first year) reopening of 1000 long term care beds. These steps must be taken to look after citizens and to relieve the inappropriate pressure that seniors in crises have placed on the acute care system. 6) Cutbacks to education have meant that School District No. 10 is looking at things like a 4-day school week to balance their budget. School District No. 8 is struggling to pay back their deficit. How will your party help the school districts? Liberals have ceased to fund rural Got a question? schools adequately to sustain teachers. Class size increases. 112 schools have closed, 12 of them in Get an answer. towns with no other alternative facility. Teachers aides and special needs aides are especially affected. Friday, May 6th New Democrats would re- evaluate the cost structure for smaller 7:00 pm districts and smaller schools so that Silverton Memorial Hall Boards with declining enrolments are not forced to take radical measures NDP candidate, Corky Evans, opened his campaign office in Nakusp on Sponsored by the Valley Voice and the Slocan Lake Chamber of Commerce to survive. We will fund the system Wednesday, Apil 20. April 27, 2005 The Valley Voice NEWS 3 New group supports citizen action against pesticide use submitted FortisBC, the Ministry of Forests and ago, people of all ages and political once more take a strong stand in Protection. Kootenay Citizens for CPR have all posted five-year weed opinions, with the support of the support of clean air and clean water, K-CAP wants to make Bill 53 an Alternatives to Pesticides (K-CAP) control plans for the southern interior RDCK, stood together and succeeded and will approach and ask them to. election issue. “In the short term, we held its inaugural meeting on April that involve the use of chemical in stopping CPR from spraying Spike The five-year plans follow in the want to stop the current plans to spray, 10, and has big plans for the next few controls. These include Roundup and (tebuthiuron) on the railway lines wake of new legislation recently but in the long term we want better weeks. This ad hoc organization 2,4-D, as well as an array of other both in the Slocan Valley and passed by the provincial government legislation with a clear appeal intends to motivate residents of the herbicides. between Castlegar and Nelson. At in British Columbia. Under the terms process,” says Jennie Barron, who Kootenays and the Okanagan to take “Talk about fights we thought that time, the RDCK declared the of Bill 53, the Integrated Pest was instrumental in getting the new a stand against widespread pesticide we’d already won!” says group district a “pesticide-free zone.” K- Management Act, spraying on public group off the ground. K-CAP is spraying on public lands. Recently, member Moe Lyons. Twenty years CAP hopes the Regional District will land no longer requires an application asking people to express their and permit process. The company or concerns to local MLA Blair Slocan River restoration work continues ministry involved is required to Suffredine as well as to the spray by Jan McMurray part of recent efforts to restore a Expansion Project. During February develop and advertise a Pest proponents. Anyone who wants to If you were out and about south healthy river bank. and March, five fish habitat structures Management Plan and to take public understand more about Bill 36 and of Winlaw on April 21 and 22, you The Columbia Power were placed into the river. The input about it. After 30 days, they can the various Pest Management Plans may have seen students layering Corporation has spearheaded a structures, which are logs with proceed. There is no appeal process for our area is invited to a public sticks and burlap on the banks of number of restoration projects as part boulders attached to either end, for concerned citizenry, as no permit information meeting at Nelson’s Slocan River. What in the world were of its fisheries compensation provide much needed habitat for sub- will have been approved by the United Church on Wednesday, May they doing? Bank stabilization, as requirement for the Brilliant adult rainbow trout in the Slocan Ministry of Water, Land and Air 11 at 7:30 pm. River. The original plan was to place Annual Spring Tea in New Denver six, but it was decided that “the river by Jan McMurray to a history of the organization written bed wasn’t the best place to put it,” NEW DENVER—Mark May 6 on by Mrs. Olie Bayford. Now, the according to Audrey Repin, CPC your calendar so you won’t miss one of Auxiliary sees to the comfort of Pavilion Communications Manager. the community’s oldest traditions — the residents, purchasing their luxuries like The structures will now be annual Spring Tea, a Slocan newspaper subscriptions, commodes, monitored to see if they do indeed Community Hospital Auxiliary wheelchairs and other large pieces of provide protection for sub-adult fundraiser. equipment. They provide tray favours rainbow trout. A student from the Everyone has lost track, but veteran for Easter and Christmas, visit the Environmental Program at Selkirk members of the auxiliary Agnes Emary, residents regularly, and help with the College will be hired this summer to Monica Irwin and Anna Spencer say Mammogram Van and the Flu Clinic. do “snorkel testing” as well as to that this must be more than the 80th Everyone is welcome to this year’s interview recreational river users for annual. The tea has always been held tea, from 2-4 pm on May 6 in the their feedback on the structures. on National Hospital Day, also the Activity Room at the Pavilion. The There are plans to install more if it is birthday of Florence Nightingale. Auxiliary is currently fundraising for found that they work and that they “The annual tea started as a grand garden supplies for the flower beds are acceptable to recreational users. affair,” reminisced Emary, who around the Pavilion and for cordless “It’s got to work for everybody,” said remembers them being held at three phones for the residents. Repin. The monitoring will be done different private residences way back, then at the old hospital, then in the new Efforts are underway to create sub-adult rainbow trout habitat in the Slocan in conjunction with CPC and Do you have treasures hospital lobby and for many years now, River. Students from Selkirk College will monitor the project. Streamkeepers, the community group in the Activity Room at the Pavilion. you can part with? that has been working on riparian It sounds like it still is a grand affair, Signs of the times... restoration of the river for some time. with silver tea services, china cups and PALS is having its The latest bank stabilization linen tablecloths. Dainties and tea are project provided an opportunity for served, and door and chair prizes are Mothers Day Sale in Environment students at Selkirk awarded. Nakusp May 7th-8th. College. Two of instructor Rena In 1920, when the Auxiliary was Vandenbos’s classes were able to do first formed as “Hospital Aid,” the Please call Penny 358- hands-on work at the site alongside group’s duties included “making and contractor Pierre Raymond of Terra keeping in repair bed linens, pyjamas, 2754 if you have items Erosion Control. They dug live slippers, bindings and purchasing pots, to donate. dogwood and willow stakes into the pans and dishes as needed,” according bank. The stakes will produce a root system that will stabilize the bank and prevent erosion. Cedar, cottonwood Thousands of Books & CDs and alder trees will be strategically • New & Used Music planted over the area. “A healthy river has trees along • Used Books its banks and every now and then a tree falls into the river to create • We buy, sell and trade habitat for fish,” explained Repin. CPC is also calling for proposals from private landowners and PACKRAT ANNIE'S community groups that want to carry 411 Kootenay St. Nelson 354-4722 out projects to help restore the banks of Slocan River. The deadline for proposals has been extended to May Liberal candidate Blair Suffredine was in Nakusp on Wednesday, 31 because there was a concern that April 20 to press the flesh. This sign, by Bob Cliff of Tamarack Signs, people were not given enough time needed some minor alterations. Our MLA in the last house at first to prepare their proposals. congratulates Mr. Cliff on a job well done. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their projects with the Slocan River Streamkeepers before submitting them for review. The Streamkeepers are part of the steering committee providing guidance to the program and are able to assist prospective applicants in completing their application. Corrections • In our April 13 edition, we incorrectly spelled the name of Jacy Schindel in an article called “Celebrating Slocan Treasures.” We apologize to Jacy for spelling his last name Schindler. • In our April 13 issue, we incorrectly stated that the annual New Denver/Silverton Anniversary Dinner is co-ordinated by Debbie McCoy and Rhonda Bouillet. In fact, the anniversary committee consists of Eileen Magnuson, Debbie McCoy and Heidi Casley. Because New NDP candidate Corky Evans erects his first campaign sign on Bea Denver royalty serves at the function, Anton’s lawn in Nakusp. Ms. Anton apparently likes the idea of Rhonda Bouillet, co-ordinator of the having an MLA that’s handy with power tools. royalty program, is involved. 4 OPINION The Valley Voice April 27, 2005

placement on the back page was Valhalla Society, local politics aside, Get our candidates for MLA off the leash Support STV however, a little discouraging. you are highly effective provincially I recently had an opportunity to talk with both of the leading contenders A major attitude shift has It strikes me as odd that any and internationally and hey, you can for the job of being our MLA, here in Nelson-Creston. I was in Nakusp last happened in the last few weeks in comments regarding the plans should advocate for my water and our parks Wednesday, and so were both of them. It was an interesting contrast in styles. North America, as evidenced in the be lodged with the corporations and any day! I wasn’t there to write a news story, I just wanted to take a few pictures and be media attention to the environment. not a public official. Upon further Bob Varaleau, you have been on my way. Still, one has to go through the motions of asking a few questions. The major US political parties are co- investigation I find that this procedure documenting chip truck accidents for I try not to ask the obvious questions about the economy, or education, or opting their own language so that is prescribed in the new Integrated the last years. Good on you! We have healthcare, or putting lodges in provincial parks. they can make it seem that all along Pest Management Act put into affect the smut, now we need to have a I asked Blair Suffredine why he was doing it. Why are you putting yourself they have been talking about making as of Dec. 31, ’04. victory and get the double trailer through the grind of another election campaign for the dubious priviledge of plans to protect and sustain the Two things regarding this process trucks off Highway 6. representing us, the ungrateful louts that we are, in the legislature? He started environment. Such a major paradigm should be of concern to all citizens Speaking of Highway 6, I wonder into some tangent about what a wonderful day it was, and how we were on shift is occurring amongst our own of BC. One, it seems to be left up to what Blair Suffredine knows about a the verge of a golden decade. provincial and federal parties too! the proponent as to which method of major highway slated through “the Now I like Blair Suffredine. He’s always been accessible and friendly. I Welcome news; but the difficulty “Pest Control” he wishes to use: heartland” (as the Liberals call our enjoy talking with him and he frequently gives me a different perspective on in implementing the new paradigm physical/mechanical and cultural region). Maybe we should ask him a wide variety of issues. He’s a bright guy and I feel sad that he’s being forced for the environment or, indeed, many control, biological control or and not wait until he drops it on us to parrot this drivel that he’s getting from Liberal HQ. So, I commiserate other societal issues, will be chemical control. It doesn’t take an after the election. with him. He admits that even if it was pouring rain, he’d still be obliged to hampered by the same old adversarial economics major to understand that One thing is clear, either we tell me that it’s a wonderful day. political problem of swings to the the choice of chemical control would protect our community assets, or we So why, Blair, are you doing it? Why are you giving your brain to the Left or Right with each election. save on manpower costs over the are forced to cover our _ _ _ _ _ liberal election machine for the next several weeks? What is it about the job Each change increases the per long term, therefore leaving this (butts). that you really enjoy? Why bother? capita debt for each taxpayer. This choice to be a shareholder favourite. Laverne Booth It took him a moment or two longer than it usually takes him to answer happens as the “Left” invests in Second, there are no regulations in Winlaw one of my questions. Then he told me about how much he enjoys working on various government structures that place to coincide with this new behalf of individuals throughout the riding, helping them through a variety of are then turned over to the private Integrated Pest Management Act. Nakusp needs bureaucratic hoops to get the assistance they need. He told me of interventions sector by the next “Right” party to That is, the Government of BC has Halcyon as on behalf of the disabled, veterans and widows. Fair enough. take office. The old “Left, Right, Left, not determined how they will police I thought that I would try a different tack with Corky. His campaign Right, Left” march takes the taxpayer the applications or conduct site multi-care workers almost didn’t give me a chance. I like Corky well enough, but after straight to the “front line” every time. inspections before or after spraying the third or fourth earnest individual approached me to say how much they The regular voter is is permitted. The proponent is free to facility felt that they could trust Corky to protect our sick and elderly, I was about to disenfranchised every time in our decide which method of control best When Corky Evans was asked, break out the violins. These are fine sentiments, and may even be true, but I “First Past the Post” current political suits its needs and apply it. His five- at the Seniors Hall, what he would get the message already. We chat. I tell them the story of how Corky once system. The election “spoils” are year permit application is approved do if elected about Halcyon Home pushed me out of a snowbank in the middle of winter. He was my MLA at the managed in a system that encourages simply by submitting its plan to the and the seniors needing intermediate time, but I didn’t know that. I like to think that he would have done it if I had behaviour and posturing that would Lands, Water and Air Protection and long-term care, he replied he Alberta plates on my car, but one can never be sure. be unacceptable in business or a Ministry. It may or may not even get would “advocate for funds to move When I finally had a chance to talk with Corky, I cheerfully informed schoolyard but it does not provide the read after its arrival — it is simply them to ALH.” him that I liked elections, particularly the prospect of selling advertising to best solutions for the voting approved by its date stamp! This sure I wrote to IH to tell them that the political parties. He quickly told me that I couldn’t expect him to grease taxpayers. does not sound much like Nakusp desperately needs Halcyon my palm very much this election. It was a flippant remark, said in jest, but it “If nothing changes, nothing “Protection”! as a multicare facility. I am a retired hurt. I felt dirty. This newspaper pays all of its bills through the sale of changes!” The Referendum by the I urge all people of BC to protest RN, and worked at Halcyon for over advertising. It is distributed to readers free of charge. I have to solicit Citizens Committee on Electoral the use of chemicals by corporations 15 years. IH, responding on April 11 advertising in order to make a living. Political parties are fair game. Reform suggests we accept the Single to control what they refer to as “pests” to my letter, reiterated their plans for To his credit, he immediately realized that he’d said something tactless. Transferable Vote (STV) as a better on our lands and in our drinking Halcyon and wrote “In the meantime, Strangely, I feel comforted by the thought that Corky can go off message way to elect our representatives. It is water. It would seem there are plenty people living in Nakusp who require and make this kind of gaffe. It tells me that he’s doing his own thinking. similar to “Proportional of displaced people and equipment assisted living will have to travel to If only Premier Campbell would let Blair and the rest of the Liberal Team Representation” proposed by Adriane available in this province to assist the another community for that service” off the leash, this election might get interesting. Carr (the BC Green Party Leader) in corporations in controlling hazardous and “Following the renovation and Dan Nicholson, publisher her petition after the last election. It vegetation without granting them increase in number of residential beds works well in countries using it; and wholesale licenses to wipe out any at Minto House, our next priority is it has provisions for amendments as 8 assisted living beds at Halcyon the “footprint” that such construction “pests” that get in the way of profit. may be needed or even anticipated. Home” and “In addition, we are Burton Tunnel will leave behind. Our own tunnel Of course the old corporate While it appears a bit complicated in continuing to assess the care needs has left no footprint what soever, in argument that, “increased costs must Group opposes detail (to provide the desired of the elderly in all our communities fact we challenge anyone to find the be passed on to the customer” still representation to all voters), it is as in Kootenay Boundary, including lodges in entrance to the Tunnel...even though exists. However, in this province we simple as ranking your choice of Nakusp.” How long can our seniors thousands of people enter it each day. have had the good sense to hang onto representatives as 1,2,3,4,5. The old in need wait for IH to assess their provincial parks If you find it you can pass freely our rights of a Public Utilities The president, the chairman of political parties are noticeably non- needs? Halcyon Home has beds between New Denver and Burton.” Commission that must first agree the board, and all the board members committal on the issue because of the available now. In a seperatly released statement with those increases before they are of the long standing Burton Tunnel perceived risks of taking a position. As many remember, the pros and Mr Spoding said “I don’t think we passed on. Consortium have come out strongly You can change things for the better cons of the new ALH site were should under any circumstances elect J. Berrill against any “lodges” being built in for everyone in your future if you considered and debated before it was a drunk driver as Premier of BC” Slocan Park support the STV. decided to build Halcyon Home. Valhalla Provincial park or any other Andrew Rhodes, Jill Faulks Protect our com- With the closures of hospital park anywhere. Board chairman Fred Burton Tunnel Liason Spoding says “We are worried about Hills munity assets wards due to the well documented Officer. increase in multi-drug resistant I’ve been thinking about Protest the use superbugs, dangers of more virulent The Valley Voice welcomes letters to the editor on any topic of interest to community assets lately and there are flus and other viruses, why would we our readers. All letters must be signed and have a daytime phone number. a few people I would like to mention. of chemicals to want to expose our seniors to a We will not publish anonymous letters, nor may you use a pseudonym, Corky Evans, I recently heard hospital environment? except in extraordinary circumstances. We will not knowingly publish any control “pests” you tell a heck of a good story and I would like to see a cost analysis letter which is defamatory or libellous. I was alarmed and impressed bravo! for organizing Project of the proposed changes before IHA Please type your letter, and e-mail it if possible. Many handwritten letters with your recent article outlining the Bootstrap in Nakusp. It is an proceeds with their plans. I expect it are impossible to read. Any letter may be edited for brevity. Pest Management Plans of FortisBC, association of volunteer associations will prove more cost efficient to Opinions expressed in published letters are those of the author and not MOF and CPR in your paper. I found and is what we don’t have in the upgrade Halcyon Home to a multi- necessarily those of The Valley Voice. the article to be very informative and lower Slocan Valley. well researched by Jan McMurray. Its Colleen McCrory and the continued on page 5 The Valley Voice Box 70, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 Phone: 358-7218 Fax: 358-7793 E-Mail:[email protected]

Publisher - DAN NICHOLSON • Editor JAN MCMURRAY Ad Sales (Nelson/Castlegar & Trail) RON T. B URNS • Ad Sales (Nakusp/Slocan Valley) NIKTA BOROUMAND Published and printed in British Columbia, Canada The Valley Voice is distributed throughout the Slocan and Arrow Lake Valleys from South Slocan/Playmor Junction to Edgewood and Kaslo on Kootenay Lake. Circulation is 7,200 papers, providing the most complete news and advertising coverage of any single newspaper serving this area. SUBSCRIPTIONS: CANADA $55.64, USA $85.60, OVERSEAS $128.40. (Prices include GST) Canada Post Publications Mail Agreement #40021191 April 27, 2005 The Valley Voice LETTERS 5

continued from page 4 issue, or they both fail to bring it classroom. This limits the variety of care facility, which could include Positive nature KDCFS needs forward, there is little that can be programs that schools will be able to assisted living, and increasing care of development done. Since with the STV 3rd and 4th offer students. This also reduces the levels so the residents could “age in more give and take choices that students have and their Not too long ago Nelson proudly parties have a shot at winning seats, place.” Last Saturday the Kaslo & future educational options. wore its crown as Queen City of the they would be able to put issues that Without Halcyon Home, the District Community Forest Society Since the Liberal government Kootenays. are important to the voters on to the Upper Arrow Lakes continues to AGM deteriorated into chaos and came into office, they have stripped However, in recent years the public agenda. The major parties have a large vacuum between assisted was finally terminated only half an sections from teachers’ duly citizens of Nelson and district have would be forced to take a wider living and extended care patients with hour or so after it had begun. Almost negotiated collective agreements. As seen an erosion of what were once selection of views into account, or no place to go in Nakusp. Where is no business was transacted, and I for a result of this, from 2001 to 2005, the best governmental, commercial lose ground to minor parties. the support of the Village of Nakusp? one was saddened by the spectacle the number of teachers in BC has and health care services in the region. The Kootenays are home to Blair Suffredine? These seniors in of it. been reduced significantly. Signs put Cranbrook, Trail and Castlegar have people with a wide range of views need have earned our support. Many times I heard the terms up in Nakusp and New Denver state prospered and have now eclipsed and concerns. STV would be a better Is it really too late to admit there Brown and Green mentioned by 2500 teacher jobs have been lost in Nelson. In many instances services fit in this area because of its ability have been mistakes in planning and people in attendance, as labels for the province. Liberal supporters will have moved from Nelson to one of to represent more of those views. keep Halcyon Home as a multicare people taking one or the other side say this is due to a declining student these communities. Why? Scott Frederick facility? of the numerous KDCFS issues. enrolment. Student numbers have These three thriving, growing Winlaw BC Shirley Coates Everyone has a right to their own declined, but reduction in teachers far communities have a solid industrial Nakusp opinions. Climate change exceed those expected. Using figures base. Cranbrook has become a major However, it seems obvious to me from the Ministry of Education supply centre for the booming coal a reality School district that regardless of the colour we may website, since 2001 the number of mines and boosts an active forest I cannot sit idly as amazing things align ourselves or others with, it is students in the province has declined cuts products industry. Trail is the site of are happening to our home sphere. If time we began trying to understand by 3.5% while the number of teachers Does the superintendant of a 600 a world class smelter that has cleaned you or your readers have not seen the those contrary opinions. After all, no has declined by 7.8%. If one teacher student school district make the same up its process and supports a very “The Day After Tomorrow” then you matter how we feel about them, they had been cut for every 25 students, salary as the superintendant of a 6000 well paid work force. Castlegar, definitely should. Although won’t go away. Best is to make it easy that would mean 837 teachers student school district? If so, that thanks to a pulp mill, saw mills and Hollywood has done its best to on ourselves and learn to live with (20,926 fewer students/25 students hardly seems equitable. For that an expanding hydroelectric industry sensationalize this tale, to exaggerate them. per class = 837) would have been lost matter, does a 600 student district has also become an educational the possibility of climate changes so I believe we can move closer to due to declining enrolment. That even need a full-time superintendant? centre for the region. fantastically that most people see and the middle ground without entirely would mean 1763 teachers had been If you’re going to save money by Nelson and district could greatly hear only a fairy tale, the threat is real! compromising our own values, as cut due to underfunding . laying people off (and, let’s face it, benefit from new economic Do your research folks, it is going to long as we have the will to give and Across the province this has that’s what the four-day school week development which would encourage get cold, maybe not 150 degrees take. Otherwise the deadlock and the resulted in a 31.5% cut to Career is all about), logic would seem to and support lost services and result below centigrade as predicted in the acrimony will continue, and I fear programs, a 24.9% cut to Teacher- indicate that the higher up the ladder in an enhanced lifestyle for many movie, but cold enough to change the that may ultimately cost us our librarians, an 8.5% cut to the layoffs occur, the more money citizens. Such development is way we survive for 500-1000 years community forestry tenure. Who Counsellors, an 18.3% cut to Special will be saved... typically investor financed, profit or more. wins then? Education teachers, a 10.6% cut to John Banta making and tax paying. Sure you’ve been hearing gloom We must all get serious about Aboriginal Education teachers, a Fauquier Unfortunately, much of this and doom stories about humanity’s giving more and taking less. Let’s 16.1% cut to Continuing Education development has been passing the evil ways for so long that how can honestly and sincerely look at both teachers and an 18.5% cut to ESL Once gone not to city by, much to the detriment of the you possibly take this new threat sides of each question with a view to teachers. These cuts have decreased community. seriously? I do not believe humans be seen again... understanding the other person. Build some very important student services. Hopefully Nelson will be alone to be responsible for the earth The Lardeau River is being more bridges, don’t pound more With a presumed government considered in the near future for new changes that are upon us. Global threatened with logging along its wedges. Everybody wins when we priority on literacy, the fact that 25% investment in the mining, forestry, change has much to do with where banks. I’m totally appalled to see have harmony in the community. of teacher librarian positions have commercial or tourism sectors. The we are at in our Galactic cycle. Earth ribbons announcing that a cutblock Gary Weintz been cut provincially is shocking. next time the citizens of Nelson are has changed before and will change is coming to a town near you again! Kaslo Locally, teacher librarian time has presented with such a growth again. Even if we humans are The road that leads north of Meadow Be part of the been reduced 72%, resulting in the opportunity let’s hope that they view speeding up the rate of change, in the Creek to Trout Lake is basically a loss of teacher librarian time at it in a positive manner, realizing that larger span of things it is perhaps only world class backroad drive. The problem or the Lucerne Elementary Secondary and investment brings an enhanced tax by a few years. beauty of the wildlands and the at Nakusp Elementary. (Only Nakusp base, plus improved medical and solution The powers that control and Lardeau’s icy blue green waters not Secondary still has a part-time other services. Without industry there As the nightmare predictions manipulate are not about to tell us the to mention wildlife sightings makes teacher librarian.) can not be sustainable growth. about globalization (spiralling truth about anything that is happening this area Eden-like. Due to reduced government Don Graham wages, concentration of wealth, on our planet at this time. They will Why do we have to wreck funding, the responsibility for making Kaslo environmental and human allow fear and speculation to run everything in the name of progress? degradation) show themselves to us rampant because it is fear that makes cuts has been downloaded onto Most days I think I learn more from Vote NDP daily, it should be obvious that the you and me easy to control. They will school boards who, as a result, have nature and wildlife than I learn from writing is on the wall for dog-eat-dog not allow us to empower ourselves with been forced to make and implement civilized man. We are not civilized Andy Shadrack’s letter in the the hard choices and to then face the April 13 edition talks about voting trans-national capitalism. truth. They will not let us empower in our intent towards this earth. I’m Each of us must decide that we ourselves with planning, preparation or public ire in order to produce the not against the logging. I’m only as a statement of belief. balanced budget the government If you are practical and care are either going to be part of the anything that will enable individuals to against some of the stupidity that problem, or part of the solution. rise above their fear and meet the expects of them. Over the past term allows for areas such as this to be about the environment, you might in office, this has resulted in 113 consider our real options: Corky Consider that every penny’s worth of oncoming changes with love, choice, logged. power which you allow to pass to the strength, and dignity. school closures across the province; The Lardeau is host to the Evans, who was instrumental in Glenbank Elementary School was getting over 12% of the land base undesirables is, in fact, another We may have 50 years or we may Gerrard trout and the forests along incision in your children’s throats. have only three. There is no stopping one of the casualties. its banks house elk, grizzly, deer, as parks in the Kootenays, or Blair Are cuts over now with the Suffredine, who will be Consider your responsibilities, what will be. How do you plan to eagle and all the other creatures that when tempted by that shiny, waxed, enjoy the beauty and luxury of life Liberal promise of “more” money? can’t write letters like this. I’ve had instrumental in ensuring Not at all. Budget predictions by the commercial exploitation of those pesticide-laden, import-subsidized on this jewel of a planet in the time the honour of looking into the eyes produce at your grocer, that fancy left before survival really becomes a Arrow Lakes School Board are of the deer, eagle, elk, grizz, etc. on same parks if we re-elect him. Do projecting a deficit of more than we really want to give Mr. made-in-Korea overpowered rice matter of life or death? All the cash the Lardeau River’s banks and in their rocket, and with every breath, the in the world may not insulate your $680,000 over the next three years. wild beauty they speak of a need to Suffredine another mandate? We are awaiting the expected We are fortunate in this riding time for active resistance has arrived. walls very well but will be great for have their home, the forest, Or, will the epitath for your pasty, wiping your butt after the toilet paper announcement of more reductions to preserved. We’re in control, or are to have someone as thoughtful and our District teaching staff and support intelligent as Corky Evans running slack-jawed-imbecile existence be has run out. In the future you may we? It sure doesn’t look good for “they ate their young”??? only have memories of what we have staff, with the resulting reduction in wildlife to have their hidden trails to for office. Check out a recent services to the students in the Arrow interview by Don Gayton at g.turner taken for granted for the last 6000 their river crossings exposed with Edgewood years or so. Lakes. Our students deserve the same cutblocks. You can’t keep pushing www.corkyevans.ca to see where he educational opportunities available to stands on some local environmental What memories do you wish to these creatures like this. They still Another benefit pass on to your children; what hope other students in British Columbia. know how to walk lightly about this issues. Until we do the groundwork Why was it necessary to reduce of getting electoral reform in place, of STV would you have them carry forward earth while we humans tread so into their future? service levels from those that existed heavy as to leave permanent damage voting Green is not a useful strategy One of the main reasons for in 2001? for progressive people. supporting the Single Transferable Anji Jones in our wake. Nakusp Education is an important issue Log, because logging is a leading Thankfully, there is a candidate Vote system is that it will give voters in this election. Liberal education industry and a necessary one, but leave running who can win and whom I more choice at the ballot box, and it Education - an policies have resulted in massive cuts. the fragile sites out of your devastating can support for his environmental, will help eliminate the vote splitting On May 17, be sure you get out and plans. Mayhaps one day you’ll want a social and economic views. I agree and wasted votes that we have now. Election Issue vote. Vote for a candidate that will drink of pure water, a breath of fresh air with Mr. Shadrack that these are Another benefit of STV is that Formal education takes place in actually speak out and support our or a deer to eat and the earth will just important values. Vote NDP if you politicians will need to be more the classroom, with teachers and public education system. roll over and belch at you! want those values in the legislature. responsive to the wishes of the students working together. By Henning von Krogh, Arrow Debbie Nelson Laurie Page citizens. Currently if the two main reducing the number of teachers, the Lakes Teachers’ Association Kaslo Nakusp parties take the same position on an number of students increases in each New Denver 6 NEW DENVER/SILVERTON AREA The Valley Voice April 27, 2005 Budding writers perform at Writers Festival Coffeehouses by Jan McMurray Thring.” Written with musician inventive” and said he had tucked teens would publish a book of Coffeehouse as well as the Writers The writers festivals in New Bing Jensen in the classroom as part away several of their ideas for future poetry. Coffeehouse on April 22, featuring Denver and Nakusp this month of the festival, the song/play use. Stuart Ross had this to say: readings from celebrities from afar brought it home — our kids are exposed the good and bad sides of A video done by a group of “Working in residence with the Ellen Schwartz, Bing Jensen, incredibly talented writers. the class teacher. In the end, the good grade 7s under the direction of local Nakusp and New Denver students Richard Rowberry, Ali Riley and At the elementary coffeehouse prevailed and Shelley got off scott resident Howard Bearham, also on was a profound experience for me. Ross himself, and celebrities from at Bosun Hall on April 21, over 30 free. Highly suspicious — the the subject of bullying, wound up They were exactly what aspiring right here Steve Lones, Helen Davis Lucerne students read their pieces rumour going around town is that the elementary component of the writers should be: open-minded, and Don Law. on a delightful variety of topics. she bribed the judge, Bing Jensen. evening. adventurous, curious and a little A job well done for the third time Among them were being Canadian, Four grade 5/6 students, Annie Next was the Teen Coffeehouse, cantankerous. And they are blessed by New Denver’s Writers Festival their siblings, and their memories of Collins, Megan Hughes, Sadye with special guests, the teen writers to be developing as writers among Committee Morgen Bardati, Helen the climber at the school playground Butler and Ashley Bernhof, from Nakusp Secondary. We heard mountains instead of concrete.” Davis, Lane Haywood and Terry that was recently removed. Ethan performed what was described as a from ten Lucerne and eight Nakusp Ross MCed the Teen Taylor. Grierson, grade 2, read his very “chick flik” kind of a play about students. Most of the pieces they impressive factual piece on the bullying that they wrote during the read were created during Toronto Titanic — three chapters long! festival. The Grade 5/6 class poet Stuart Ross’ two-day intensive The audience was also highly produced five plays with Richard Writers in Residency program, entertained by the performance of Rowberry of Nelson’s History which he delivered at both schools. Shelly Thring’s Grade 3/4 class, Theatre group. Rowberry described Two political satire videos, “Starsky entitled “The musical trial of Shelly the students as “hard working and and Hutch” and “LESS News,” Come produced during Howard Bearham’s workshops with the Lucerne teens, celebrate had the audience in stitches. Both Mother’s Day videos reminded us of Premier at the WILD Gordon Campbell’s run-in in Maui ROSE — very appropriate at election time. On the morning of April 21, Ross facilitated a video conference between the two groups of students he worked with in residency. “I felt FOR RESERVATIONS, like I was introducing two sets of CALL 358-7744 friends to each other,” he said. At that session, it was decided that the Isaac Scheepens read at the New Denver Teen Coffeehouse, April 21. FREE Home Design Books available at SBS Garmulewicz wins Toyota Scholarship Contractors — Home Owners Alysia Garmulewicz, top student the prestigious Toyota Earth Day one of 15 across Canada to get this Free Estimates for new houses, in Lucerne’s Grad Class of 2004 and Scholarship award of $5000 on April award. Of the 15, she was chosen for and all remodeling or outstanding environmental leader in 19 in the school library. She is one of the national award and flew to construction needs! our community, was presented with only two students in the region and Toronto to receive it on Earth Day. Windows, doors, roofing, drywall, There, she was given a laptop lumber, plywood, flooring, paint, computer and a plaque. decks, engineered trusses, power tools At the Lucerne presentation, Principal Trish Hawkins said she was SPECIALS • SPECIALS • SPECIALS proud to be part of a school that had Dakota - 4 in 1 - 18 volt cordless Combo Kit. Flashlight, jigsaw, sander, drill. made such achievements, but as she Was $79.95 Sale $59.95 was not part of the school when 122 pc. Drill set. Complete drilling set for all your needs... Alysia was, she handed it over to Was $27.99 Sale $19.95 secondary teacher Terry Taylor. Taylor spoke of Alysia’s passion Makita Reciprocating Saw....Was $164.99 Sale $139.97 for the environment and the outdoors, Henley Style Tee Shirts - asst. Size and Colours...Were $ 5.99 Sale $3.49 evident as soon as Alysia moved to the area from Scotland to enter grade Vietnamese Ceramic Planter Sets.....medium...... $42.95/set of 3 8. As time went on, Alysia took more large ...... $73.99/set of 3 and more of a leadership role, Taylor Now in Stock: Broda Pro-Tek-Tor Natural Oil Finish Enviro-friendly said. In 2002, she was one of only waterborne - deep penetrating....Great colours! two Canadian students selected by the Canadian Geographic Society to SILVERTON BUILDING SUPPLIES participate in the Students on Ice 216 Lake Avenue, Silverton program in the Antarctica. Alysia came back wanting to make a Phone: 358-2293 difference to the environment, and Toll-free: 1-800-332-0588 conceptualized an international youth [email protected] conference on climate change, to be held in July in Victoria. “Alysia has contributed to our school community for many years Bernie Thumm, of Toyota Canada, presents Aysia Garmulewicz with a $5000 cheque. and it is great to honour her in this way,” she said in closing. Come celebrate Alysia then thanked everyone for coming, Toyota for having the program, the school for the “fantastic DENVER SIDING WATER USERS support throughout my years here,” BOIL WATER NOTICE her family, and the organizing team Cinco de Mayo! for the youth conference. “It is a great Denver Siding Water Users are reminded that the BOIL WATER honour to be recognized like this,” NOTICE remains in effect. As the water does not meet Safe she said. Drinking Water Standards, the Drinking Water Protection Officer May 5 You could have recommends that water users boil their water for at least 1 minute Mexican for purposes of human consumption. this space for as little as Buffet MEET YOUR NDP CANDIDATE $12/issue at the CORKY EVANS, candidate for MLA, Nelson-Creston, will visit our communities... Third Annual HIKE FOR HOSPICE Mountain NEW DENVER, THURSDAY, APRIL 28 10:30 - 11:30 AM •Slocan Comm. Health Centre, Orchard Sunday, 11:45 AM-2:00 PM •Main Street, New Denver May 1 1:00 pm Greenery 2:00 - 5:00 PM •Neighborhood visits 6309 Golf Course Rd. to 7:00 - 8:30 PM •Open Reception, Hidden Garden Gallery 3:00 pm New Denver SILVERTON, FRIDAY, MAY 06 New 358-2313 to 11- 4:30 PM •Neighborhood visits, coffee chats Denver Health Care book a table FIND OUT HOW CORKY CAN HELP WITH YOUR CONCERNS Centre (Authorized by Financial Agent, Robin Cherbo, Corky Evans campaign, 354-4819) April 27, 2005 The Valley Voice SLOCAN VALLEY 7 Slocan council: skatepark project in a bind by Don Currie Bynen wanted to know if there was an held up because the architect had been new RDCK Fire Hall. for location of equipment. At the April 12 regular meeting of obligation on the Village to maintain away. He is now back and the plans •Former councillor Dave •Councillor Joanne Ellis reported Slocan Village council, the following the park. Marc Septav said that insurers will be reviewed and the project will Fredrickson, involved in planning the that she had attended a meeting with business was transacted: had been queried and that only move ahead as scheduled. relocation of the Village boat launch, the Nakusp Community Forest group •Corie Traenenberg, representing Castlegar had a liability injury and it -Councillors Septav and Gates appeared before council as a delegation and that they were interested in working the WE Graham Community School, had not affected insurance rates. A explained that the addition and to answer questions and assist council jointly with the Slocan Community approached council for a letter to request for a $5000 donation for the renovation of the old fire hall into a with decisions on the project. The new Forest group on obtaining a formally approve the construction of a skateboard project was referred to the works building was proceeding. The location of the boat launch at the end Community Forest license. Ellis said proposed skateboard park on a section Administrator to check on the old hall has to be used for the Slocan of Main Street would require a new that much of the available timber had of Giffen and Arthur Streets and to availability of funds and to report back Volunteer Fire Department vehicles concrete 18% graded ramp with a log already been allocated to BC Timber ensure permanent closure of the block. to council on whether a cap had been until the new regional fire hall is boom to suppress waves and ties Sales and the communities would be Council was advised that the property placed on Village grant monies. completed. Council passed a motion to extending beyond the concrete pad for approaching the Chief Forester and had been ceded to RDCK and that all •In response to questions from proceed with necessary concrete work winter use. Eunice Ludlow said the MLA Blair Suffredine to obtain the matters relating to the use of the residents: and to complete the metal siding. Village Office had obtained the remainder for a Community Forest. property was out of council’s hands, -Council explained that a -Septav explained that ruts on the necessary licenses for the project. •Council gave preliminary and between WE Graham and the questionnaire circulated by members of grounds of the ballpark were caused by Fredrickson said costs three years ago approval to a request from Caroline School District. Council also turned the local K9 Committee was to obtain trucks bringing fill to the site and that for the project were estimated at Hansen to operate a Neighbourhood down the request to name the information and assess public feedback any damage would be repaired. $50,000 but could probably be reduced Pub at the Muse Cafe. Council set in skateboard project the Village’s number on a number of proposals to resolve -A resident queried the reference with volunteer work. He said that SFP motion the required notification of one priority. Marc Septav cited the problems caused by unlicensed and at to unlicensed cars in the notice of a had agreed to assist the Village but residents and agreed to organize a Wellness Centre as Council’s number large dogs. Not all residents had been Village clean up from April 25-29. It council would have to approach the public meeting as required by the one priority for infrastructure grant surveyed and no report had been was explained that the Village has a new owners to assess their interest in approval procedures. Council also gave money. The Village Administrator presented to council. Anyone not bylaw that requires all cars not licensed the project. He also reminded council preliminary approval to a request from reminded Council that for purposes of surveyed should contact Doris Mercer, for one year or more to be removed. of the requirement to do the work at a local resident to operate a food and securing Legacy 2010 grants, Council committee chair. Council had not Anyone requiring assistance in low water and that there was only a refreshment concession at the beach, had written provincial authorities endorsed any of the proposals in the K9 removing a vehicle should contact the limited time left this spring to proceed pending approvals. Mayor Van Bynen declaring that, along with Silverton and survey, except to move forward on Village Office. with the project. asked if council could issue a license New Denver councils, the establishing hitching posts and garbage •Village Works foreman Jerry •Councillor Gates reported that the for a food concession. Eunice Ludlow paddlewheeler project was deemed to containers at selected sites. The rumour Simmons informed Council that an provincial government was proceeding advised that council had no experience be the Village’s number one project. that council had decided to establish a Open House to officially mark the with assisting rural communities to with such a business request and more Traenenberg said that because WE dog cemetery is false. The Village completion of the Village Water Plant install high speed internet facilities and investigation was required. The Graham was a Community School, it Administrator and two members of the would take place on April 29 from 1-4 that Slocan would soon have the concession as proposed would be a can build but not own the project and K9 Committee had viewed a site for a pm. Invitations will be sent to villagers service. He reported that Ken Forsyth, daylight venture and operate out of a requested that Council purchase the possible enclosed dog run but rejected and interested Slocan Valley residents. computer co-ordinator at the bus or a temporary 10- by 16-foot park for a dollar or undertake a 60-year it as unsuitable. Council reported that staff was Community School, was assessing sites structure. lease, whatever was more -Councillor Septav explained that proceeding with work on providing advantageous to the Village. Mayor Van the Wellness Centre was temporarily water from the Village system to the Slocan River Mount Sentinel wins in video contest Riparian Restoration Program by Jan McMurray the video, grade 12 student Kieran conjunction with Jacy Schindel of the Call for Proposals Form Public Groups For the second year in a row, Mt Kilgour, who produced the original Electronic Arts Centre in Slocan. “It’s a and Landowners Sentinel Secondary School has done score and grade 12 student Kieran huge help to work with Jacy because very well in Interior Health’s “Behind McGreal. Affolter also wrote, directed he’s got lots of equipment we can use Columbia Power Corporation, in conjunction with the Smokescreen” video contest. The and edited “The Last Defence,” which and he’s here helping us all the time,” the Slocan River Streamkeepers, has developed a contest is funded by Health Canada, won a $75 prize in the contest. Acting says Shippit. Riparian Restoration Program for the Slocan River. administered by Interior Health and has in this one was Brent Giesler, grade 9, The two winners, Stefan Berrill and This program is focused on supporting private land- as its theme reducing youth access to with filming help from grade 12 student Thomas Affolter, are currently working owners and community based efforts to protect and tobacco. Chris Shalom. on independent productions as part of rehabilitate riparian areas on the Slocan River. The This year, both videos submitted by “It’s fantastic that the IH has created Shippit’s class, and she says they will program area includes the entire Slocan River. Mount Sentinel won prizes. Last year, this competition, where students can use probably put their prize money towards the school won three prizes. their passion and education to relay a those projects. Berill is planning to start Landowners or groups interested in restoring or Grade 12 student Stefan Berril positive message. It’s great that it’s so filming his feature length film in May. rehabilitating their riparian properties in 2005 are wrote, directed and edited “From You hands on,” said film teacher Heather It is his final project in Shippit’s class, invited to submit proposals. We are accepting to Them,” which was one of 12 $500 Shippit. but will also enter the production into applications for the Riparian Restoration Program winners in the IH area this year. His Shippit says that her course, called professional festivals. Affolter is on the Slocan River until MayMarch 31,2005. 31, 2005. production team included grade 11 Drama, Film and Television is new to working on a short film based on a true student Thomas Affolter, who acted in the school this year. She works in story. For more information on this program, please contact us at: (250) 365-8585 What’s up at W.E. Graham School? or visit our website: www.columbiapower.org submitted Day” to celebrate Math week, a bike rodeo and two out trips for the or contact Spring has arrived and WE trip to Summit Lake, a chess Valhalla Wilderness Program Slocan River Streamkeepers at: Graham Community School is tournament, Coffee House, bike students. [email protected] abuzz with all kinds of activities. One of the community’s favourite fundraisers, “Cow Pie Bingo,” is happening in conjunction with a yard sale at 9 am, May 28 on the Stooshnoof’s farm. The fundraiser represents the We've got what you need to collaborative efforts of students from the WE Graham Destination Imagination teams, Valhalla GET GROWING! Wilderness Program and band members. Funds raised from the Cow Pie Bingo and yard sale will Come to the Co-op for all your gardening needs. go towards running these outstanding programs. Tools • Seeds • Bulbs • Fertilizers WE Graham School will once Soils • Manures • Onion sets again host the annual Grandparents Seed potatoes (several varieties) Tea on April 28 from 1 to 2 pm. Entertainment of various types will Fencing & posts • Hay be provided by the students. Peat pots • Landscape fabric Goodies baked by Home • Sprinklers • Hoses Economics classes, and tea and And lots of good advice! coffee will be served. Come visit and enjoy our hospitality. BC Arts and Culture Week runs • More stuff arriving daily • from April 24-30 and WEG students’ work will be on display throughout this week and into May. CO-OP MEMBERS Come and view the creative talent Scratch & Save on April 30 of our K-10 students. 5-25% off groceries & hardware Events coming up in May include the annual “Jump Rope for Heart” marathon skipathon for K-6 Slocan Valley Co-op students and “Hoops for Heart” for Great fun was had by all at Winlaw Fun Fair held on April 21 at Winlaw School. Downtown Slocan Park the secondary students, a Math Fair Dozens of kids and their parents participated in various fun activities. Funds Our Valley . Our Store “Creative Problem Solving Reggae raised from this event will go towards the end-of-year Winlaw School trip. OPEN 6am - 9pm EVERY DAY 8 MUNICIPAL POLITICS The Valley Voice April 27, 2005 Kaslo council decides to review water project by Jill Braley Councillor Leathwood moved that Caywood & Truus Meijer Drees Village having no jurisdiction over grant funding of $163,049. At the April 12 regular meeting the NKLAHC be invited to attend a regarding additional local Kaslo bus police staffing levels. Councillor Results of Committee of Kaslo council, the following meeting of the Administration & service. Leathwood stated she had received Meetings business was transacted: Finance Committee to discuss the •Council received the following telephone calls from citizens Planning & Development •The Ministry of Community, market. The motion carried, with grant applications, which will be concerned about vandalism and who -The Kaslo Trailblazers will be Aboriginal and Women’s Services Mayor Douglas opposed. Council forwarded to the Recreation were reluctant to go to the RCMP granted permission to begin trail acknowledged receipt of an had previously received 36 responses Committee for recommendation to for fear of “backlash.” She suggested work on the north side of Kaslo application for funding under the from Kaslo’s business owners Council: Kaslo InfoNet $500, Kaslo that the new RCMP officer be invited River. British Columbia Community Water regarding the renewal of the Saturday Jazz Etc., $500, Langham Cultural to a committee meeting to advise -Pastor Dave May will be Improvement Program for Market lease for a three-year term at Centre $916, North Kootenay Lake him of citizens’ concerns. Mayor advised that municipal property he replacement of the Village of Kaslo an annual cost of $300. All responses Arts & Heritage Council $500 & Douglas stated, “Absolutely not. Let is requesting for houses for the water reservoir liner. This was the were forwarded to NKLAHC. $650, Kaslo Singing Grannies $500. people stand up for themselves and homeless is not available. application completed by Area D •Council endorsed the The following were appointed to the take those concerns directly to the -the skatepark plans were resident Luke Crawford that was appointment of Irene Parker as a Recreation Committee of Council, RCMP themselves.” approved as submitted. Mayor discussed at the March 8 council representative for the Kootenay Lake with a term to expire December 31/ •Jen Cookson requested funding Douglas stated, “We are taking this meeting. The Ministry advised that Historical Society to the City Hall 05: Councillors Donna Cormie & for the purchase and installation of back from P&D because the some information was missing, and Conservation Committee. Molly Leathwood, Ronnie Carmen, Practica Dog Dirt Waste Disposal committee did not make a requested that the original •Council referred an email from Tom Thompson & Pam Walker. units for the village. The bag recommendation to council, that was application form and council’s Dawn Lang regarding 2005 •The Kaslo Cornerstone dispensers provide biodegradable referred to them.” Councillors resolution authorizing the project be campground planning to the Vineyard Fellowship wrote to bags for picking up dog waste. Her Holland and Cormie voted against sent to them ASAP. Mayor Douglas Administration & Finance Commit- council, enclosing a $1,000 donation letter says that the low cost of these the motion. recommended the correspondence be tee. The email stated that the circular to the City Hall Conservation Fund. units pay off by promoting more Safety Committee received, with no action taken at the bench around the elm tree had been The Fellowship has sold its assets in responsible pet ownership, and by -At a meeting on March 17, the present time. Council, however, completed, requested that Council an effort to better utilize its resources, keeping our streets and parks clean. committee discussed: first aid voted to refer the application to the give Len Roper a figure so he could and is distributing the proceeds Council referred the request to its course, confined space entry, Public Works Committee and to get started on some professional within the community. It is also 2005 budget deliberations. trenching & shorting - inquire advise the Ministry that the Standing signage, asked if there could be continuing to fund a health clinic in •Council endorsed the Kaslo concerning certification & coveralls Committee was reviewing the signage on the highway, and asked Nigeria. Golf Club’s proposal to build a new ongoing. project. if there was a chance of building an •Council received a letter from clubhouse and will provide a letter •CAO Rae Sawyer was •Local real estate agent John outhouse at the Loggers’ Sports area. Mrs. Carnegie, who feels some of support. authorized to attend the West Legg wrote to council with many •Council received an email from auxiliary policing is needed at times •Council received correspon- Kootenay Boundary/Rocky suggestions regarding the Saturday Brinkman & Associates Reforesta- as vandalism occurs. Council voted dence from the Ministry of Mountain Joint Spring Chapter Market. Legg believes the lease tion Ltd. regarding Tree Canada to advise Mrs. Carnegie that policing Community, Aboriginal and Meeting April 20-21 in Creston, with should never be for a term of more Foundation funding for boulevard is a matter of contract between the Women’s Services advising the expenses paid pursuant to municipal than one year, to allow the Village to and park trees. It is not apparent if or RCMP and the Province, with the Village of this year’s unconditional policy. keep up with changes in real estate when funding might be forthcoming. — lease costs need to cover the Councillor Cormie mentioned that New Denver Council: Skatepark proposal shaping up operating and inventory costs of the Earthworkers Group would like At the April 12 regular meeting •Casley, New Denver Fire Chief, Equipment Reserve Fund holding such property. The letter was to plant a tree on Earth Day. They of New Denver council, the was approached by the Silverton Fire Expenditure Bylaw 504/05 was given received with thanks and will be will be asked to speak to Foreman following business was transacted: Department regarding a joint fire final reading and adopted. forwarded to the North Kootenay Lang. •Colin Brekke and Mitch Olsen department for the two villages. The •Fire Chief Leonard Casley and Lake Arts and Heritage Council. •Council received an email from presented council with more departments will make a presentation PEP Emergency Co-ordinator Ann the British Columbia Building information on the skatepark to both councils on April 18. Bunka will attend an information Corporation regarding information proposal. They agreed with council •Mayor Wright reported on meeting on Community Wildfire on the sale of the provincial govern- that Centennial Park would be a good Health Matters Committee business: Protection Plans. ment building. Council had previ- site for the skatepark and intend to the gym lease has been signed. •Hills Recreation Society was ously submitted an Expression of apply for a grant from Recreation •On RDCK business, Wright granted its request to use Centennial Interest to purchase the building, and Commission No. 6. The Dream Team reported that the regional parks plan Park for the Hills Garlic Festival on at the same time requested an Society is helping with fundraising is being updated and that a waste September 11. income/expense statement on the efforts by applying for CBT grants management meeting will be held •Council nominated Evelyn building for the past five years. and approaching local businesses. June 23 at Knox Hall at 6 pm. The Goodell for a 2005 Canada Post BCBC hopes to have this Council suggested they ask the Province and Telus have an Literacy Award under the education information soon. school board if ramps could be agreement to provide high-speed category in recognition of the stellar •Council received a letter from constructed in shop class. internet connectivity to 119 of 151 job she has done in our community. residents Sara Conrow, Clarice •The tender to pave New unserved communities on the •Council will send staff to the Denver’s streets will be posted provincial list. New Denver is not one LGMA of BC elections workshop online, as the contract is worth more of these, as Telus already offers and the Admininstrator to the LGMA than $100,000. Some roads have to ADSL service here. The Economic east/west chapter meeting. be widened; council members will Development Commission still •New Denver received a walk the route to identify these roads. supports broadband. $160,000 Small Community The Public Works crew will prepare •Council approved the Slocan Protection grant. This is the same as a work plan for the paving job. The Lake Arena Society’s request to last year. tender closing date will be decided reserve Centennial Park for May Day •Council approved the May Day when this information comes in. weekend celebrations, to hold a Committee’s request to place •Councillor Casley brought Bavarian Garden and to use the sandwich boards on village streets for forward information he found on village streets for the soapbox derby the May Day weekend. This is for a floating bridge sections, to replace the and parade. Mayor Wright will ride non-profit Society short-term event. dock at Centennial Park. Public in the parade and speak at the Miss •2005 Five-Year Financial Plan Lands and Safety will look at the New Denver pageant. working papers were presented for dock to determine its life expectancy. •Capital Works Machinery and discussion. Council decided on a modest increase in the mayor’s stipend in recognition of the amount The Arrow Lakes Return-It Centre of work and time involved. This is Your Local Grocer New Denver’s first $1 million (Bottle Depot) of Nakusp is FOR SALE budget, because of the paving project. An excellent opportunity to get Without those costs, the budget is in line with recent years. NEW DENVER SILVERTON into this growing business as industry is expanding rapidly. SMOKEY CREEK SALVAGE ELDORADO Ph: 358-7292 24 HR TOWING Fax: 358-2331 Details by appointment only. New & Used Auto Parts, Back Hoe Work, 358-2443 Certified Welding & Repairs, Vehicle Removal CONTACT SHAWN at WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS HOURS: (250) 265-1067 or (250) 265-4060. 359-7815 ; 1-877-376-6539 HOURS: Monday - Saturday 3453 YEATMAN RD, SOUTH SLOCAN Monday - Saturday 8:30 am to 6:00 pm 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday SILVERTON SUNDAY MARKET 9:30 am to 5:30 pm OPEN INVITATION TO VENDORS Contact Donna Hicks 358-7772 The PLUS: First market will be June 5 savings We now HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! will make make you cakes of all kinds to order! SMILE! Give us a call TODAY! April 27, 2005 The Valley Voice REGIONAL NEWS 9 SVEDC Workshop inspires further discussion submitted developing their “last mile” role in the community. operative efforts. Although the groups, create an emergency or The commission also The news of broadband for infrastructure solutions. At the workshop, people two groups have different risk management fund for their heard a progress report on the Silverton and Winlaw and the One of the issues raised at were positive about doing structures, they plan to co- own lending, and explore the asset mapping project from issues raised at the “Marketing the Marketing Workshop was some planning to overcome operatively develop an possibility of establishing a Laverne Booth. the Slocan Valley Workshop” the excessive number of issues around demographics, information kit to help future separate Slocan Valley Loan SVEDC will meet again held March 19 in Silverton websites for the area. The the need for rental housing, and lending circles, mentor new Fund. on May 20. provided lively discussion operators of our two protecting small town and rural topics at the Slocan Valley community websites, values while encouraging Nakusp/AreaK contract finalized Economic Development www.slocanlake.com some growth. SVEDC is by Jan McMurray treasurer of the RDCK. This budget. In 2006, the Commission’s April 8 meeting sponsored by Slocan District prepared to assist and Fire service for Area K represents approximately projected budget is $199,995; in New Denver. Chamber of Commerce and participate in the planning, and residents will not cost 30% of the projected 2005 in 2007, $201,286; in 2008, The Province has recently www.slocanvalley.com encourages sharing resources. anywhere near the amount budget of $169,634. $203,408 and in 2009, announced that both Silverton sponsored by SVEDC, will be Representatives from both that was originally proposed The original proposal put $205,568. The main reason and Winlaw will have access invited to co-ordinate their KIVA and Habondia Lending by the Village of Nakusp. forward by the Village of for the escalating budget is to broadband connections late efforts to cut down on Circles attended to discuss the In 2005, Area K residents Nakusp was that Area K pay Nakusp’s plan to build a new in 2006. SVEDC has offered duplication of information and role of micro-lending in our will pay a total of $52,949 for 67% of the costs of operating fire hall. to help these communities services so they complement communities. SVEDC has the service, according to the Nakusp fire department. The five-year agreement apply for Provincial Govern- one other and both play a worked with both groups in the Linda Tynen, deputy Had this been adopted, Area between Nakusp and the ment start-up funding toward supportive communications past, and encourages future co- K would have had to pay RDCK for fire protection Nakusp quilters help Rotary to celebrate its 100th over $100,000 for 2005. service in a portion of Area K Although the $52,949 was authorized for signing at submitted about 12 times per year to newspaper or plastic sheeting made quilts. looks good in comparison, it the April 23 RDCK board More than 100 quilts perform the surgery. Before to keep them warm during the For more information is up from last year, when meeting. from Rotary District 5080, the Wrap-A-Smile project, surgery. Now, they are about Rotaplast, visit Area K paid $38,620 for the children would be wrapped in wrapped in beautiful, hand- www.rotaplast.org. 36 of them from Nakusp, service. And the amount will Advertise in the have been donated to climb along with Nakusp’s Valley Voice– it Rotary’s Wrap-A-Smile growing fire department project, which provides free pays! plastic surgery to people with cleft lip and palate in developing countries. As part of Rotary’s 100th anniversary celebration, Assistant District Governor Sheila Hart organized the ELECTORAL AREA K – ARROW PARK quilt blitz with a goal of collecting 100 quilts by May CALL FOR PROJECT SUBMISSIONS 2005. At the April 20 Columbia Basin Trust Nakusp Rotary meeting, five Community Initiatives Funding Program quilters presented Hart with Electoral Area K – Arrow Park (North Side of Adshead the 36 quilts produced in Road, up to but not including Idler Road) is accepting Nakusp. proposals for funding consideration from the Community The quilts will be sent to Initiatives and Affected Area Funding sponsored by the Rotaplast, a combined term of Columbia Basin Trust. Funding for 2005 is to be used for new initiatives or the enhancement of existing programs and Rotary and plastic surgery, Nakusp quilters Gay Hanson, Terri Eaton, Dreana Ratcliffe, Pat Knecht and Marion Gillette were must conform to the goals and objectives of the Columbia and a component of Rotary proud to present 36 quilts to Sheila Hart, Rotary Assistant District Governor, at the Nakusp Rotary Basin Management Plan. since 1992. Teams of about 30 meeting on April 20. Helping hands who could not attend the meeting included Evelyn Hurry, Willie Application packages are available by contacting Area K travel to developing countries Ansel, Hilda Thom, Rita Koeneman, Joan Stuart and Marilyn McKinnon. Director Paul Peterson at 250-265-4451 or www.rdck.bc.ca Completed Applications must be submitted no later than MAY 24, 2005 to: Area K Director Paul Peterson, Box 128 School District 10 faces tough choices Burton, BC V0G 1E0. Phone 250-265-4451. by Jan McMurray the district that has space and day week may be necessary in 2005/06, to 601.5 in 2006/07 There won’t be a four-day offers the program,” explained future years. “We have to try and to 596.5 in 2007/08. school week in School District Burton. “so the kids can go to to do the best we can with what No. 10 (Arrow Lakes) in Nakusp Elementary, but the we’ve got,” she said. September 2005, but there will busing situation varies.” Although the government be cuts to courses and staff, and Burton said that cuts to has increased funding by $233 6\YZ[\KLU[ZKLZLY]L there could be changes at the courses and staff would be per student, enrollment is fast Burton and Edgewood mainly at the secondary level declining in the district. TVYL[OHUWYVTPZLZ schools. and had not yet been finalized. Enrollment is predicted to drop On April 26 at the Fauquier She also added that the four- from 650 this year to 630 in Community Hall, the school board will propose that the Edgewood school, currently K-4, become a K-7 school, with the re-establishment of a second bus route; and that the Burton school, currently K-7, become a K-4 school. VILLAGE OF NAKUSP & DEFINED AREA K The board is working on its three-year budget and “if we CALL FOR PROJECT SUBMISSIONS don’t do anything, we’re & NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING looking at a $685,000 defecit Columbia Basin Trust by 2007/08,” said board chair Community Initiatives Funding Program Verna Burton. 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 10 NAKUSP & THE ARROW LAKES The Valley Voice April 27, 2005 Awards banquet wraps up another fun hockey season by Jan McMurray of it while we’re watching the Benny and Wendy Bruneau, and Struck (Senior). Tom Zeleznik was members and arena staff were all Our awesome minor hockey billionaires lock out the trophies were awarded to many honoured with Coach of the Year — recognized for their amazing players were in the limelight on April millionaires.” players, and everybody received a his name now appears on that trophy commitment to the program. 24 at the Nakusp and District Minor Esso medals, sponsored for certificate. Referees of the Year were three times. Congratulations to all for another Hockey Awards banquet. many years by Nakusp Esso owners Rane Marshall (Junior) and Ryan The kids, parents, executive outstanding year of minor hockey! Highlights of the season: the Atoms #1 team — 1,2,3 RAIDERS! — brought home the banner; the PeeWees made it to the playoffs and came out 5th of 11 teams; PeeWees goalie Terryn Stenseth managed seven shutouts; the Bantam Rep Falcons played at the provincial championships in Creston. As we all know, our minor hockey program is all about having fun. Midget House manager Donato Desandoli summed it up appropriately when he said, “It’s nice to see people play hockey for the joy BC Arts and Culture Week is celebrated April 24-30 Until May 8 - Exhibition of student art representing over 10 years of works is onshow at Nakusp Public Library Nakusp ArtWalk showcasing The PeeWee House team’s medal and trophy winners were Tanner “Taz” fine quality multi-media works O’Brien (Most Sportsmanlike), Logan “Destroyer” Marshall (Most Improved), by area artists continues Dylan “Little Giant” Homis (Most Dedicated), Andrew “Crazy Legs” Likness (Playmaker), Bryce “Speedster” Cann (Best All Around) and Danielle “Fancy downtown throughout the Rane Marshall won trophies for Junior Referee of the Year and Defenseman of Pants” Hascarl (Best Defenseman). Goalie Terryn Stenseth was awarded with summer months. the Year. A Midget House team member who did not miss a practise all season, the $200 bursary, to go towards the hockey school of his choice. Nicknames Events sponsored by Arrow Lakes Marshall also won an Esso medal for Most Dedicated Player of the Year. were given during a game against the volunteer firemen. Arts Council, BC Arts Council and Assembly of BC Arts Councils in This space could be conjunction with School District #10 yours for as little as $12 - All welcome per issue. Call 358-7218 for details!

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Nakusp Rotary Club President Hazel Rossman presents a $5,000 cheque to the Arrowtarian Senior Citizens Society Treasurer Dennis Moorhouse. These funds will go toward Phase 4 of the Arrowtarian Villa project. An independent living housing project begun in 1967, the Villa now consists of 29 units. Phase 4 will add ten more. April 27, 2005 The Valley Voice KASLO & DISTRICT 11 East meets West bluegrass concert at the ‘world famous’ Argenta Hall submitted ‘world famous’ Argenta Hall. Gaining a glowing reputation from from traditional hard-driving bluegrass, Perrault and Kent Daley.” This pair, Bluegrass and country-folk music Touching down from the East summer festivals, concerts and radio their instrumental work is flawless and originally a prairie boy and a lad from lovers are in for a treat May 13 at a Kootenay to headline the event are the shows their music is fresh, clear and tasteful, the vocal work gorgeous with Nova Scotia, are prolific song writers special East meets West concert in the six members of “As The Crow Flies.” melodic. With tempos a bit laid back multi-part harmonies. They write much know for deft fingering and of their own material and have recorded accomplished harmonies. Their base in two albums. bluegrass music reaches into folk, Comparisons have been made to country and even the blues as they share Alison Krause, the Be Good Tanyas, the tender and hardbitten songs from the Duhks. One reviewer commented: experience of life. “This is what angels singing at the gates Sample Argenta hospitality up at of heaven must sound like.” But if their “the pretty end” of the lake. Light meal sound soars, the content of their songs at 7 pm, music starts 7:45. is firmly rooted in Kootenay life. “As The Crow Flies” brings some of the best Eric’s Meat music and song writing found on either Market side of the mountains. & Deli The evening opens with the West “ Serving Kaslo and Area since 1942” Kootenay’s own bluegrass pickin’ “Dan • Many Imported Items SUNDAY MAY 1st • Freezer Packs Visit 4711artstudio OPEN • Weekly In-Store Specials BC Hydro has contributed $2,000 to the Kaslo Senior Citizens Branch 81 in support of the updating and reprinting of Kaslo: HOUSE • Domestic Venison & Organic the first 100 years, a popular book on the community’s centennial, first published in 1993. BC Hydro’s Duncan Dam Beef Available manager, Gordon Boyd (left), presents the cheque to (from l - r) Branch 81 President Truus Meijer Drees, and Stan 10 -3 pm 4711 Twin Bays RD Between Kaslo and Ainsworth • In-Store Deli Sandwiches To Go Leathwood, Mary Johnson and Joyce Davidson, who all worked on the publication of the original book. If you have • Awesome Cheese Selection material that illustrates “life back then” or want to help with the project, contact Truus at 353-7432 or Cynthia at 353-2202. Enter the colorful world of • Fresh & Smoked Sausage Ursula E. Rettich • Smoked Salmon Suzuki students celebrate the stars Take advantage of big price • Custom Cutting of Pork & Beef submitted Twinkle Little Star Variations.” And beginners to the most advanced reductions! • Awesome Beef Jerky On Saturday afternoon, April 30, this year they will play what we students, are in collaboration. The Or just browse and enjoy the 425 Front Street, Kaslo some 50 West Kootenay violin, viola, believe is the Canadian premiere of program includes a Play In where the refreshments Ph/Fax: (250) 353-2436 cello, and guitar students will gather “Zuben El Genubi,” a piece by most advanced students play their in Kaslo for the fourth annual Suzuki Australian Suzuki teacher Maxine pieces together and then work Celebration concert. Komlos, who died earlier this year. backwards through the repertoire This year’s theme has to do with (Zuben El Genubi is also the name gathering more and more players Who would you be if you stars. The stars of the show are the of the largest star in the constellation until finally landing on the Twinkle students themselves, who always Libra.) theme which involves all the bring down the house with their Typical of a Suzuki Celebration, performers. didn’t have a Mom? performance of the “Twinkle, everyone, from the youngest Along the way there will be duets, trios, and quartets. In addition Kaslo welcomes new RCMP constable to “Zuben El Genubi,” the orchestra, by Jill Braley wishing to be re-located to a small made up of the students and their Kaslo’s newest RCMP member, town in BC, and Kaslo fits the bill. teachers, will perform an evocative Constable Andrew Luukko, was Luukko is a fisherman and loves to piece by Richard Meyer called discover old mine sites by dirt bike. “Dragonhunter.” Mother’s Day, He comes to Kaslo from Prince The West Kootenay Suzuki Rupert, where he worked in the Association is grateful for the Customs Department before cooperation of the North Kootenay May 8, 2005 commencing training with the Lake Arts and Heritage Council and RCMP. the financial support of the Assembly Luukko says he will be of BC Arts Councils in making the concentrating his efforts on Kaslo’s Suzuki Celebration concert part of Fern can make you look like the kid of her youth, and alcohol related problems. BC Arts and Culture Week. He wants people to know that he is The concert takes place at St. dreams! very approachable and is currently Andrew’s United Church in Kaslo at focused on the vandalism occurring 2 pm on Saturday, April 30. Flowers, plants, hanging Constable Andrew Luukko in the community. Admission is by donation. baskets, fudge, chocolate, Kaslo CCG addresses vandalism problem etc. etc. etc. by Jill Braley goals to try to curb vandalism, tampering with traffic control at Fern’s in Kaslo KASLO—The Kaslo & District which is on the rise in the village. structures, damage to vehicles Call toll-free Community Consultative Group Recent reports of vandalism parked downtown, damage of (CCG) has come up with some include thefts from people’s yards, village property at the graveyard 1-866-353-7474 and at Vimy Park. The CCG is pursuing the Advertise in The Valley Voice installation of motion lighting in the Vimy and Bay Park areas to to reach a regional audience! discourage loitering, raising awareness that the local RCMP detachment needs the community’s support to make the village safer, promoting Citizens on Patrol and Neighbourhood Watch groups, and DELIVERS! promoting the use of the Crime Stoppers program 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Callers remain completely anonymous. The public is invited to attend CCG’s monthly meetings, which The Board of the Kaslo & District Community Forest Society recently made have been changed to the second three grants to the Kootenay Lake Historical Society. Wednesday of the month at 7 pm in copies of The Valley Voice are delivered to: the Village Hall boardroom, or to Historical Society receives grants utilize the CCG locked comment ARROW LAKES VALLEY box located in the Village Hall foyer. from Community Forest Society • Nakusp, Burton, Edgewood, Fauquier submitted locals and utilized by the many The Kootenay Lake Historical visitors from around the world to the SLOCAN VALLEY Society has received support from the Moyie,” said manager Ken Butler. Kaslo and District Community Forest The wharf project is also • New Denver, Silverton, Slocan, Winlaw, Society for three projects. supported by a Human Resources Job Slocan Park, Crescent Valley, South Slocan The wharf and walkways Creation project and a $20,000 upgrade project at the SS Moyie contribution from admissions and gift NORTH KOOTENAY LAKE VALLEY National Historic Site received a shop sales. • Kaslo, Lardeau, Cooper Creek, Meadow donation in kind of several loads of KDCFS has also awarded the logs from KDCFS last fall. Society with a $12,000 grant towards Creek, Argenta, Johnson’s Landing “This is a win-win situation, with the restoration of the caboose at the MORE THAN 5,000 COPIES timber logged by locals, shipped by Moyie and $3,300 for new metal locals, milled by locals, installed by shelving at the Archives. DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO MAILBOXES 12 FORESTRY WEEK The Valley Voice April 27, 2005 Kaslo Community Forest: meeting of the two sides to be set up by Jan McMurray members on April 10, suggesting a representation. “We don’t know who Scarlett, M.L. Thomson and Sean Kubara and Bill Wells wanted a Following the failed AGM of the meeting of the two sides. He received Scarlett represents. There may be people Kubara’s names on the bottom, to all resolution to get rid of the appointed Kaslo and District Community Forest a favourable response on April 12, who think like him, but there is no KDCFS members on April 16. The letter directorships and another to deal with Society on April 9, there is a and a committee was set up at the mechanism to bind him to anything he posed and answered three questions: the terms of the directors. Andy movement afoot to organize a April 20 board meeting to look into may agree to,” said Cockrell. Cockrell Why did the AGM fail? Why was it Shadrack, Ian McKinnon and Stan meeting between the board and the how best to conduct such a meeting. also admits that “you can’t put me and important for Cormie to chair? What Baker also wanted a resolution regarding group of unhappy members. Gary Cockrell, who chaired the Scarlett in a room without a moderator,” happens next? directors’ terms, as well as one to restore Don Scarlett, who tried AGM and who began his term as so one task of the committee is to find a Cockrell says that the letter is full the water monitoring program and one unsuccessfully at the meeting to Secretary, but is now President, Vice moderator that will suit both sides. of wrong information. to the have the Secretary (Cockrell) make a motion of privilege that President and Secretary, says he’s open Member Gary Weintz has come forward The letter says that the AGM failed resign. Donna Cormie chair the meeting, to meeting with Scarlett’s group, but that to act as liaison between the two groups. because “the members present voted to Under “What happens next?” in emailed an invitation to all board the board is concerned about Scarlett’s group sent a letter, with abandon the meeting rather than be Scarlett’s letter, he says “a group of denied the right to know why there was KDCFS members who support the right an objection to Gary Cockrell chairing of the membership to be heard” A lot has changed over the past 93 years... the AGM.” It says that issue of who requested a meeting with the board to should chair the AGM came up less than ensure success for the rescheduled AGM 24 hours before the AGM, at a special and suggests that this meeting could be meeting of the board, held only to allow an opportunity to set a new AGM date, Cockrell to take over Cormie’s place as nominate a parliamentarian and settle the President. It says that eight members of status of memberships and dues paid the Society were present in the gallery April 9. He says Cockrell suggested that and reminded him that the Society the AGM be delayed for two months or bylaws did not give the board the power more, and says the board will be asked to replace the President in this way. to schedule it as soon as possible. Cockrell, however, says that the Cockrell says that with the issue of Cormie’s position on the board provincial election and May Days came up formally at the February board coming up, the board had decided that meeting and had been discussed well June would be a good time to have the before that. “It became clear that she rescheduled AGM. That also gives time wasn’t up to it,” he said, citing three for a moderated meeting between the meetings that she had failed to chair two groups, he added. since March 2004. According to Cockrell says the board has taken Cockrell, at the February meeting, the the position that they are technically still decision on who would chair the AGM in the AGM, that it is an adjourned was postponed because the board first meeting and can only conduct wanted to talk with Gary Wright about unfinished business when it re- moderating. Then at the March meeting, convenes. They will, he said, seek a legal which Cormie did not attend, the opinion on that. This is also tied to the committee that met with Wright question of the status of memberships recommended that Cormie not chair the and dues paid on April 9, because the AGM, and a motion that Cockrell chair bylaws say that memberships expire at it passed. When Cormie contacted all midnight on the night of the AGM. “We board members by email 36 hours have no intention of disqualifying before the meeting, saying she had better anyone because of that meeting,” said Photo credit: Randy MacKenzie chair so as not to violate the bylaws, the Cockrell. board decided to call the April 8 meeting Also, the six candidates on the ballot ... except our love of the valley and its people. to formally remove her. Cockrell says on April 9 still stand, Cockrell says, and he phoned the Societies office to ask if the board does not intend to re-open they could appoint someone other than nominations. On National Forestry Week, May 1 - 7, 2005, Cormie to chair the AGM and they said Originally, there were eight Pope & Talbot salutes the pioneering men and that yes, that was the board’s privilege. candidates. Current board members women who settled here, as well as our employees Scarlett’s letter says that it was Dave Collier and Barry Rempel (Village important that Cormie chair the meeting appointee) are the two who have and the many residents who still make it one of the because she was willing to, and was withdrawn. Cockrell explained that best locations in British Columbia to earn a living! willing to work with a Parliamentarian because there was an attempted to make sure that Robert’s Rules and movement to get rid of the appointed the bylaws were adhered to. She was seats, Rempel decided to run for one. also willing to let the membership decide He withdrew his name after the board if resolutions advertised by members got legal advice and word from the At Springer Creek Forest Products, we take pride in our would be allowed to be added to the corporate registry that the resolutions agenda. Scarlett gives examples of two advertised by the members would not work. It shows in the quality of our product. meetings that Cockrell had chaired in be on the agenda. the past that had ended in chaos. It says At the April 20 meeting, Director that Cockrell “fired” Gary Wright as Ken Wapple invited Scarlett to join the moderator when Wright said he board until the rescheduled AGM. In a supported the KDCFS membership to telephone interview, when asked why On National decide whether advertised resolutions he extended the invitation, Wapple could be considered at the AGM. replied, “He wants to have all this input Forestry Week, Cockrell says that Wright was never so he should be on the board. He wants hired, so it was quite impossible to fire to be a member of the board without May 1-7, him. “We would have loved to have had being elected to it.” him moderate, but it came with a Scarlett was granted 24 hours to we want to salute condition that the agenda be open and make a decision, and informed the board as directors, the only way to do that is to the following day that he would decline the hard-working violate the Act and bylaws,” said the offer. His reasons: a) the board had Cockrell. He pointed out that the proposed to conduct a meeting to employees and Society’s bylaws do not state that determine his suitability if he had contractors that Robert’s Rules of Order are to be accepted the position — this process has followed at meetings of the Society, and never been done before and “suggests make our that under no circumstances would they questionable motivation for the take precedence over the Society’s invitation”; b) the board suggested that communities a bylaws or the Societies Act. The Act, he he wouldn’t be able to make a says, states that the only business that Declaration of Commitment as required better place to live can be conducted is business advertised of directors because he represents the by the Society in accordance with the platform of a particular group. Scarlett’s in. bylaws. The bylaws set out how to rebuttal was that the group is made up advertise any general meeting and they of KDCFS members and the platform say that the Secretary gives notice, not is to ensure that Robert’s Rules be the members. followed and membership’s right to “I called the Societies office and told resolve issues at general meetings be them we had advertised our agenda in recognized — this appears to Scarlett the paper but then some members to be “anything but a disqualification” decided to advertise three or four more for a prospective director; c) one part of items of business. She said that they the Declaration is willingness to work couldn’t do that. I asked if they could co-operatively. He says that he observed amend the business on the advertised “rudeness and scapegoating aimed at agenda. She said no. She gave all this to certain director” on April 20, which he’d me in writing,” said Cockrell. disapprove of; d) on principle, he thinks DEDICATED TO QUALITY Two groups of members advertised the membership should elect directors, MANUFACTURED WITH PRIDE resolutions that they wanted to see on and appointments are only justifiable if the AGM agenda. Scarlett, Thomson, there are too few to do business. April 27, 2005 The Valley Voice LIVING 13 noted the place far up where it crosses towns that then burst forth. Three after a while and aways uphill, we to the highway pullout. The ticks that Get Outta Town! the established Payne Wagon Road, Forks was the main outpost initially, crossed a traverse and figured out the can plague this dry slope were not but not lower down. then fell to the wayside somewhat as switchbacked route until the snow got out yet and only a few dopey flies Last Wednesday, April 20, I Sandon exploded to loud life. deeper on a flatter bench. Tracing and and ants were active, but just wait a drove to Three Forks with Hank So this trail from 1891 was used flagging the way down, it plain week or two. Hot thermal breezes Hastings to try to locate this old exclusively for a short while, then the vanished under all the plants and floated upslope and then at sunset will rawhide trail where it heads uphill railroad was laid right over it, and brush before we got down to the rails, cease and the cold outflows will blow from the K&S rail trail near Payne wagon roads replaced its value, then but there is a worthwhile further all the way back down into the valleys Bluffs. There was once a good the killer fire of 1910 desecrated the outing to plan out. and fan out on the lake at New trailhead sign at the highway to take whole damn works and spelled the After more scouting about, we Denver with the alpine aromas and the pack trail up to the K&S, but now end of the little K&S railroad to instead walked over to the Payne the pollens, dust and damp. you simply drive and park maybe 100 Kaslo. All the usual clues that help Bluff (famous train-on-cliff location) It was neat to spend time slashing with Peter Roulston metres east from the Sandon turnoff, to locate old trails were lost, as the and considered the ruined rail line and crashing around that dense past the driveway, the flagpole and blazed trees, cut-off stumps and logs, going east towards Kaslo and agreed hillside, looking for the obscure trail. the noisy, happy dogs where a grassy and any shacks or caches were to do that another time as well. This We were prospecting and speculating A little slope and the trail go upslope. The incinerated in that big fire. Only the is a rough but hikeable section along over the chances of finding trails all prospecting at trail may initially cross private land, trailbed cutline remains, with 90-odd the cliff and the rockfall is not too the while in the shadow of the old so be cool. years of degeneration... excessive to get past. Twisted rails lie time miners who had searched even Three Forks The fairly well used and very well It was the second real warm day, on the railbed and have buckled from harder to find the silver lodes. Pretty The Payne mine above Three known packtrail leads uphill some nearly 20 degrees, and the main trail the fire and lay down in the trees in humbling to be in the brush with light Forks was the first big confirmed find 350 metres in elevation to where it up from the highway was dry and places. There are plans to revive this gear and a small pack, only a couple in the Slocan District and from that crosses the K&S trail, which has dusty. Shrubs were just leafing out, section of rail trail someday, but the hours from home, when the miners first claim, things happened fast and come out from Sandon, going east. and odd patches of snow were around job would be daunting and would have been days out, camping the rest is all well documented The significant thing about the up at the K&S intersection. Hank and dangerous. and slogging along under heavy history. Having looked at some very obscure rawhide trail we were I just plain bushwhacked up and After a rest break in the perpetual packs and then deciding whether and old survey maps, I noticed a trail seeking is that it would have been the across the slope with noses down, shade of the bluffs, we hiked back where to build the trail. marked from Three forks up the north very first route up tot he Payne seeking any line or route that may out to the junction, scouted a little Peter Roulston owns the Bicycle ridge of Payne Mountain that no one claims, which in turn lead to the crazy have been the old trailbed. There was more, speculated, ruminated, and Hospital near Nakusp and lives in seems to mention much. Locals have silver rush and the roads, rails and no sign of it near the rail grade, bur then started the steep hike back down New Denver. 265-4331/358-2133

Every day I commute 150 km to the collision. The front fender, hood, the roads these days. On a more serious note, after get to my job and back, and I am grill and assorted plastic bits all A few years ago, I was driving much deliberation, Penelope, Will averaging two quick stops per trip in needed replacing and straightening my Land Rover along Red Mountain and I have decided to close shop at order to keep these creatures from out. I was fortunate to find a fantastic Road south of Silverton. I noticed the Doc Spanner’s Motorcycles. We had rearranging the front of my truck. I body shop in Vancouver that has suicidal look in this particular deer’s a great time last summer yakking haven’t been entirely successful. A made things as good as new, but I am eyes, so was forewarned and figured with all the bikers that pass through few weeks ago, I missed seeing a doe still finding deer hair in the most I would just be able to slow right this beautiful area, but as things get that was hiding in wait until we came unlikely places. down and it would amble across the busier down at the shop we find Watch out for driving by. She timed it just right and I have always wondered why road in front of me. I kept slowing ourselves with less and less free time dashed out to collide with the new these normally peaceful creatures down — he just kept waiting along that is required for the myriad of other deer pick-up truck I had just bought to wait until just the right moment to his side. Eventually I came to a activities that we find ourselves You may not have noticed unless replace the last one that was flattened jump in front of fast moving vehicles. complete stop and it was at this engaged in. We felt it was time to get you are doing a lot of driving at this by the chip truck this past winter. I suppose there is a good reason, but moment that he decided to jump out out before our lives got completely time of the year, but the deer Needless to say, the front end the fact remains that you had better in front of me. What he wasn’t entangled. population has become suicidal. looked considerably different after be on your guard if you are traveling expecting was that I was at a I would like to pass along a big complete stop. What to do? – I could thank you to all our regular customers see him thinking. Finally he decided and to our helpers, Bill, Louise and NOTES FROM THE RCMP that he had to do it regardless and Ross. We couldn’t have gotten along THE FOLLOWING REPORTS ARE BASED ON PRESS RELEASES AND MAY HAVE BEEN EDITED. bashed into the side of my vehicle at without them and I hope they have full tilt. more free times themselves this Nelson rural detachment Two other vehicles were stolen should call Nelson RCMP or I tell you, these creatures can be summer to enjoy the wonderful riding •The Slocan Valley Co-op was during that night in the Slocan City/ CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. suicidal at certain times of the year. this area has to offer. broken into in the wee hours of April Silverton area. One of them has since Nakusp detachment 21. A group of citizens saw four been recovered in Trail. Police are •A man nearly drowned on Arrow BIKE DOCTOR GETS DOWN... people in front of the store, and, on still looking for the other, a 1989 red Lake on April 10. He was found If my Nakusp property sells, I’ll have to relocate pretty closer inspection, realized that a Ford Tempest with BC licence plate floating unconscious on the lake by fast, and need to sell down some bicyles and stock. Come on female was passing cases of beer out number HPL-301. a passing boat, picked up and brought down to check over all the stuff priced down 10%. Also see my through a broken window. The •An attempted break-in to the to shore near Burton. Once on shore, citizens managed to apprehend the Maple Leaf Store in Crescent Valley EMS attempted to revive the man. He selection of new and quality used bikes, also now down 10%. female until police arrived. occurred just after midnight on the was transported to Arrow Lakes Plus the usual tunes, tune-ups, repairs, upgrades. The three others, believed to be night of Saturday, April 9. It appears Hospital, where he was revived by males, fled north on Hwy. 6. The that the suspect used a hammer to doctors and held for observation. PETER ROULSTON’S BICYCLE HOSPITAL female was released to appear in break a window on the north side of RCMP say that without his life jacket, Near Nakusp Relentlessly every court in Nelson at a later date. Police the building, setting off the alarm. the man would not have lasted the Relentlessly every 265-4331 Or Now will be recommending she be charged The suspect(s) then fled the scene estimated 20 minutes he spent in the 265-4331 Or Open Fridays 10:00-6:00 pm with break enter and theft. without gaining access to the water. 358-2133 Saturdays 10:00-6:00 pm Later that morning, at 4:45 am, building. Anyone with information police responded to a fatal motor vehicle accident on Hwy. 6 near Slocan Park. A 2002 Ford pickup, Silver Arrow discovered to have been stolen from the Slocan City area earlier that ValleyValley CareCare morning, collided head on with a Chimney Service semi truck and trailer unit. 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June 5th: all day, many COMMUNITY EDUCATION/ house swap in Vancouver for July. flowers, cards, phone calls and FREE PUBLIC MEETING - BC- readings, free fruit, cheese, drinks, ADULT LEARNING CENTRE Please call collect 604-822-9152 or personal greetings are all deeply STV Referendum. Monday, May 9, $30. 358-2364. Book now if possible. KASLO: 353-2618 email: [email protected] appreciated as well as the presence 7pm, Bosun Hall, New Denver. What [email protected]. SELKIRK COLLEGE MUSIC FAMILY LOOKING FOR of so many at the banquet on Saturday is single transferable vote? Roy Ball, Private, Natural, Cabins, Camping, PROGRAM presents: HAIR SUMMER RENTAL in the New evening, April 16. Brenda Mayson ‘Yes’ Campaign, will demystify. Integrated Bodyworks/ REVISITED, May 5; Denver area. Please phone Lindsay COMING EVENTS WHY DON’T WE have a “buy local” Osteomassage, Specialized BOAT PRO, Sun., May 8; at the Mountain Greenery. 358-2313 Second annual Spring Fling art campaign in the lower Slocan Valley? Kineseology. “What is well planted PUBLIC MEETING, show and sale. April 30 and May 1, CALL FOR ENTRY Come and talk about it at the Slocan cannot be uprooted.” 265-2155. REFERENDUM, Do we need to 10am-5pm. Slocan Park Hall, 3056 KOOTENAY ARTISAN Valley Business Seminar on May 12 Reservations only. Change the Way we Vote? May 9; Hwy. 6. Featuring Ann Swanson, CHRISTMAS MARKET CALL (rescheduled) from 10 am to 3 pm. at SLOCAN LAKE GALLERY CORE HUNTER TRAINING, Cindy Collins, Rustic Creations and FOR ENTRY Applications now the Valley View Golf Course in SOCIETY AGM 7 pm Wednesday, Meadow Creek/Kaslo, May 28, 29; Mary-Ellen Marshall. Free available at Nelson and District Arts Appledale. $20 for buffet lunch and May 25 at Silverton Gallery. All are NAKUSP: 265-4077 admission. Refreshments available Council office, 250-352-2402 or valuable information. Call 1-888-355- welcome. We need new board SELKIRK COLLEGE MUSIC and live music. [email protected]. Dates November 25, 2840 for a registration form (leave fax members! PROGRAM presents: HAIR MAY 1, PASSMORE, bring your 26 & 27. number or email). Co-sponsored by EDUCATION REVISITED, May 6; own map of the Slocan Valley and BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Kootenay Career Development Society, Would you know what to do for a PUBLIC MEETING, join in a dialogue. Hear about SOLID BUSINESS IDEA, no Slocan Valley Economic Development backcountry emergency? Remote & REFERENDUM, Do we need to sustainable projects now underway financing? Loans up to $500,000.00 Commission and W. E. Graham Wilderness First Aid course, New Change the Way we Vote? May 10; and help discover how we organize for new and existing businesses. Call Community Service Society. Denver May 13-16. Nelson June 3- as citizens to support sustainability. 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[email protected] PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Sue Mistretta, M.A., CCC. 358-2177 202 Lake Ave. Silverton Service Repairs BILL LANDER For all your 250-352-3581 Bus. Upgrades INSURANCE 250-551-5652 cell Sales [email protected] HUB INTERNATIONAL needs BARTON Rosling Real Estate 265-3631 611 BROADWAY, NAKUSP INSURANCE 593 Baker St., Nelson BC V1L 4J1 APPOINTMENTS EVERY TUESDAY 265-3416 CALL BROKERS 1-800-665-6010 www.coldwellbanker.ca NO EXAM FEE UNDER AGE 19 ANYTIME WEBSITE DESIGN SERVING NAKUSP FOR 26 YEARS Mac Gregory Slocan Lake Webworks Mark Adams Mountainview Realty Ltd. AVA’SAVA’S builds, revises, manages sites for SELKIRK REALTY 1695 Columbia Avenue Hair Studio business and non-profits (250) 358-2707 Certified General Accountant Castlegar, BC V1N 1J1 Tuesday to Friday 10-4 specializing in websites for NEW DENVER, BC P.O. Box 279 BUS. 250-358-2411 Bus: 250-365-2111 open late Thursdays artists and artisans E-mail: [email protected] Cell: 250-365-1802 Stephen Lones 358-2775 Website: www.royallepage.ca/selkirkrealty New Denver, BC FAX 250-358-7900 www.castlegarhomes.com 358-7769 www.earthrising.ca/webworks "SERVING SLOCAN & ARROW LAKES VALLEYS SINCE 1972." V0G 1S0 E-mail: [email protected] Far right entrance of the Wild Rose Restaurant in Rosebery 16 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice April 27, 2005 Silverton council votes against extended hours for Silverton Inn by Jan McMurray late night activity contained rather than community. Grants of up to $20,000 are •Council received correspondence infield of Dewis Park for five tenting At the April 12 regular meeting of all over town.” He also said he felt available from NetWorkBC (Ministry from Werner Mengler regarding a piece spaces and that there be a designated Silverton council, the following business should not be inhibited based of Management Services) to support the of property he owns in the regional parking area for vehicles. business was transacted: on police, and that the police should last-mile connection. Hammond spoke district that could be subdivided into •Council received a copy of a letter •Council received a copy of the police the community the way the about how important it was to the local eight lots and perhaps become part of from Nancy Anderson to Judi Gardiner, Silverton Heritage Country Inn’s community wanted them to. Mayor economy to attract people to the area the Village. Council asked for more Secretary of Silverton Historical Society, revised application for extended hours. Wiseman said he was not against the who could bring their jobs with them. information about the proposal. Public saying she would not run for President The application was for the bar to be hotel or the bar, but that the protection of He said that ADSL service would greatly Works foreman Fox said he would put of the Society at the upcoming AGM. open until 3 am on Thursday, Friday the community and making sure the help to do that. Varaleau provided together a presentation. Council directed staff to write a letter of and Saturday, rather than from Monday surrounding communities were serviced technical information. Council voted to •Council received a letter from the thanks to Anderson for her many years to Saturday until 3 am as per the original just as well by the RCMP should be the send in the required letter of intent. Silverton Historical Society, asking to as President of the Society. application considered by council at its priorities in this case. The motion passed, Applicants that best demonstrate a construct a second tram tower at the •Cheryl and Bert Butchart wrote to March 8 meeting. With council unable with Wiseman, Huether and Duncan in community connectivity vision in their Outdoor Mining Museum outside the council to ask permission to park a fifth to make a decision on March 8 due to favour and Dorsey and Laktin opposed. letter of intent will be invited to complete Silverton Gallery. The letter also wheel of 18.5’ in length behind 301 Sixth tie votes, the item was brought forward •Bob Varaleau from Telus and an application form by May 6. mentions that the Society would like to St., mostly on village property. Mr. to this meeting. Mayor Wiseman Silverton citizen Lee Hammond attended •Public Works foreman Chris Fox move the existing tram tower, currently Butchart was in attendance at the moved to not support the revised as a delegation to speak about the recent reported that he had repaired a major at the south end of Silverton near the meeting. A councillor had been to speak application, based on the RCMP’s announcement that Silverton would have water line leak on Lake Avenue. Also, Inn, to the Outdoor Mining Museum. with them about how to place the trailer inability to cover those hours. high speed internet capability by the end the new wharf has been built and Mayor Wiseman said he was concerned as little as possible on village property. Councillor Huether seconded the of 2006. The Province and Telus will join installed. Fox extended thanks to that the grounds would become Council directed staff to assist the motion. During discussion, Councillor forces to open a point of presence (POP) Lucerne grade 9 student Derek Hicks, cluttered. Council directed staff to Butcharts with the project. Wiseman Dorsey said he would vote against the in Silverton, with the last-mile who helped with the project during his contact the Society and ask for a diagram thanked Mr. Butchart for coming to the motion because he “would rather see connection to be organized by the spring break. Council voted to send to scale. meeting and for making sure that his Hicks a letter of thanks. •The Valhalla Summer School of request would work for everyone. •Acting fire chief Ron Provan Music sent in a request for council to •Two draft bylaws, a bylaw to Cell: 250 - 505 - 4496 reported that the Silverton and New consider the use of the Day Park for five establish procedures to amend an Christian Mordhorst, M. Eng., P. Eng. Denver fire departments had scheduled tent camping spaces during the music Official Community Plan or a Zoning Consulting Geotechnical Engineer joint fire practises on April 21 and May school this year. Councillor Huether left Bylaw or to issue a Permit under Section 11, and that they were having a meeting the meeting, and so did Mayor XXX of the Local Government Act and with the two village councils on April Wiseman, “due to some people’s a bylaw for the Village of Silverton to Ground Stability Consulting Inc. 18 regarding amalgamation of the two perceptions” of conflict of interest. provide for the establishment of a Board • Geotechnical • Water departments. Before he left, Wiseman said that he is of Variance, will be brought forward to • Foundation Inspections • Drainage Solutions •Councillor Duncan reported on an not in favour of any campers anytime the next meeting. Councillors will RDCK Emergency Preparedness in the day park, as it sets a precedent. review the draft bylaws in the meantime. • Safe Building Areas • Building Setbacks Service Committee meeting on March Laktin took the chair. Council agreed •Accounts payable for March in the Ground Water is invariably 50% of the problem 30. The Village of Slocan has offered that the Day Park should not be used amount of $26,940.04 were approved. the Valhalla Unit Camp building, located for camping, but recognized that VSSM •Brought forward from in camera in Slocan, for the Emergency Operations was growing and an alternative should was that Mitch Olsen and Derek Hicks Centre. Duncan made a motion that the be investigated. Public Works foreman joined the Silverton Volunteer Fire The Nakusp Hot Springs Village apply to the UBCM for the Fox suggested the sandy infield section Department as junior members. Provan wildfire management grant. The motion of Dewis Memorial Park. Council said that junior members cannot go into will be closed for annual was carried. passed a motion that VSSM use the a life threatening situation. maintenance from Monday April 25th. To Friday May 6th. Sorry for the Inconvenience! Don’t More Classified Ads miss your last chance for $3.00 OBITUARY SLOCAN VALLEY RECREATION Winter Wednesday on April 20th. John Maloff of Edgewood BC passed away suddenly on March 8, MAD ABOUT MORELS - THE SPRING MUSHROOM WALK - With Please be advised of our new 2005. Tyson Ehlers. Sat. May 14th 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $15/person, $25/couple. Satellite Internet phone number John was born to the family of Register by May 10th Fred and Marie Maloff on June 9, 1-250-483-7591. All 11 digits 1945 in Nelson, BC. He grew up in CLASSIC FENG SHUI - With Lesly Neilsen. Mt. Sentinel School. Wed. are required to phone us, toll Crescent Valley with his younger May 18th 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Fee: $5/person. REGISTER TODAY. brothers, Fred, Sid, and Ray. free in the 250 area code. In his early years he worked at INTRO TO RECORDING & EDITING DIGITAL AUDIO/MIDI - With various jobs in the Okanagan and Reid McDaniels. May 19th to June 9th (Thurs.) Mt. Sentinel Schhol Music Vancouver area. Some of his jobs Lab. Fee: $60/4 weeks. Register by May 13th included work at the Duncan Dam, then the Hugh Keenleyside, Mica, and KOOTENAY SPRING TENNIS LESSONS - With Bruce Jackson. May 16th to Jun 6th Revelstoke Dams. He continued (Mon. & Wed.) Mt. Sentinel School Tennis Courts. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fee: working in construction and paving $35/6 lessons. in BC and Alberta until beginning FURNACE work with the Department of Highways in Edgewood. ALSO IN MAY - Cardio & Muscle Works - Mondays at Brent Kennedy #1 Dealer for Olsen Oil Furnaces John married Katie Pereversoff School; Hypertufa Garden Art Sat. May 28th; Save That Child - First Aid • 84% efficient, clean burning on November 23, 1968 in Grand for Parents - Tues. May 31st; Blacksmithing For Beginners -May 28th & Forks BC, where they lived with their 29th; • Hassle-free, off-the-shelf parts two young daughters before moving • Old furnace removal to Edgewood. WINLAW PARK CLEAN-UP PARTY - Sat. May 14th 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 He was predeceased by his father p.m. Bring some tools & help us spruce up the park for the summer! • Oil tank replacement services Fred on March 21, 1994. He is • Valley Comfort wood/oil combinations survived by his wife Katie, daughters SPRING/SUMMER REC’ GUIDE - Is now out and available in all the Tammy(Ken) of Grand Forks and finer establishments in the Lower Slocan Valley. Get yours today. Camille(Bob) of Nakusp, mother #1 Dealer for Chimney Marie Maloff, brothers PHONE 226-0008 TO REGISTER • S-629 Hi-temp chimney supplied and Fred(Lorraine), Sid,and Ray(Lynn), of Crescent Valley, mother and father- WANTED installed in-law Fred and Vera Pereversoff of SERVICES WILKIE’S WASTE DISPOSAL WANTED: Guitar players interested • Stainless steel chimney liners installed Grand Forks, brother in law Tom of Grand Forks,and nieces — Domestic, industrial, Local in playing the Jazz Standards. Call 358- • Catalytic fireplace inserts Shellie(Barry) and Janet(Jason). moving, hauling, yard clean-up, 2254. RELIABLE•CERTIFIED•INSURED PROPERTY WANTED truck-and-man services. 358-2881 LOOKING TO BUY HOUSE AND RESIDENTIAL & COMMER- Eclectic Styles CIAL SEPTIC TANK LAND, Red Mountain Road to Hills, cuts, colours, perms, CLEANING: extensions & more 2 acres+. House needs to be in living “Serving the Valley” Call 250-355-0088 • Slocan City, BC 7 days/wk, 24-hr. 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