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Volume 30, Number 10 May 20, 2021 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. Work begins on Slocan Valley fibre-optic line by John Boivin, Local Journalism cable being hung sometime in July, Society will share updates through their to hear if they’ll receive funding communities for information about Initiative reporter depending on when Telus completes communication channels, say officials. to add several other communities their internet speeds in an effort to build More than two years after first its preparation work. Work on the underwater section of to the fibre-optic line. The CBBC support for their application. being announced, crews broke ground Other prep work began appearing the project, running the line along the applied for funding in March to build Two years of work Monday on a project to bring the Slocan in April. A local Facebook group posted bottoms of Slocan and Summit Lakes, a 70-kilometre spur line from Nakusp When the project was first Valley into the 21st century world of a warning that people with utilities isn’t expected to begin until the fall. down the Arrow Lakes to Burton and announced in March 2019, officials communication. under the heritage rail trail should Once the main line is in place, Edgewood. It’s part of the CBBC’s had optimistically predicted work Work on the $10-million, contact the contractors laying the fibre- the Columbia Basin Broadband overall project to connect 79 rural would be completed in a year. That 120-kilometre fibre-optic line from optic cable. Corporation (CBBC) will work with communities with high-speed service. was seen as ambitious even then, and Playmor Junction to north of Nakusp “Right now, they are trying to local internet service providers to set However, “we may not know the permitting difficulties and other issues began with a crew in Slocan village identify all the locations where they up the ‘last mile’ connections, allowing status of our application to this fund prompted officials to recalculate the setting up its construction site. potentially may come across a line,” homes and businesses to connect to for many months,” Hoodicoff warned. timeline last fall. “Equipment will then be moved said the post on the Slocan Rail Trail the high-speed network. That work They’re also waiting to hear the The project is now expected to be to Kennedy Road for the start of Facebook group page. “They will be could take several years as well (see results of their application for funding completed by spring of 2023. the rail trail install heading south to digging a narrow trench 18” deep. Most “‘Columbia Basin Trust picks up ‘last from the Universal Broadband Fund, The Slocan Valley line is only half Elliot Creek bridge on Thursday, May lines are deeper than that and it won’t mile’ portion of fibre-optic project,” and whether some communities qualify the project, with the CBBC planning to 20,” said Delphi Hoodicoff, head of be an issue. They will be reaching out Valley Voice, February 11, 2021). for federal support for better internet build a fibre-optic backbone between communication for the Columbia Basin to adjoining landowners, but we want Spur line access. The CBBC had asked residents Jaffray and Roosville in the East Trust, the organization spearheading the to make sure no one is missed and that Meanwhile, officials are waiting of Slocan, New Denver, and other Kootenay, as well. project. “Picking up again on Tuesday, there are no surprises for anyone!” May 25, conduit will be installed from The post indicated the process of the south side of Elliot bridge, at a pace cable installation may take up to two of about one to two kilometres per day.” months along the 60-kilometre-long She said by the end of the first rail trail. week, about 10 kilometres of fibre line Closure warning should be under the historic railbed. The Slocan Valley Rail Trail has The big delay in getting the project become a popular recreation amenity started – getting permits to lay the fibre- during the pandemic, and officials warn optic cable underground along the rail there could be some small sections trail, along the bottom of Slocan and closed off temporarily while work is Summit Lakes and along telephone done on the line. poles to Nakusp – was almost complete, “Initially, they may be hopping all Hoodicoff told the Valley Voice. over the place, prepping sites to link The job has been broken up cable segment before they drop in the among several companies. The prime line,” explains the post. “We are hoping contractor for the rail trail underground disruption will be minimal, but there work is Axis Technical Services. Lite may be brief periods when the trail will Access Technologies is handling the be closed to traffic.” over-air section of the project (between Both Rec Sites & Trails BC as well Amelie Tremaine was one of many New Denver area musicians to perform during the Hike for Hospice event on May 16. There were several places to stop and enjoy music Hills and Nakusp), with fibre-optic as the Slocan Valley Heritage Trail and refreshments along the route – in celebration of the New Denver Hospice Society’s 30th anniversary. The hike was well attended and raised about $1,500 for the society.

100% Locally Owned & Operated 2 NEWS The Valley Voice May 20, 2021 Slocan Valley municipalities receive FireSmart Canada award submitted partnerships between SIFCo and our and properties. communities,” says New Denver Mayor forest and parks management, land The wildfire protection work done by three municipalities would not have “Working with SIFCo over the Leonard Casley. use planning and private business and the Slocan Integral Forestry Cooperative been possible without the tremendous past decade has proven to be a great FireSmart Canada is a industry. The goal of FireSmart Canada (SIFCo) in partnership with the three support of councils and staff over the asset in reducing our wildfire risk by multidisciplinary non-profit association, is to reduce the wildfire risk to property, Slocan Valley Villages has recently been last 12 years.” taking on doing a whole community made up of members representing infrastructure and public safety in the recognized by FireSmart Canada. SIFCo leadership has helped the wildfire mitigation plan instead of national, provincial and municipal Canadian wildland/urban interface All three Villages have received three Villages acquire over $2 million doing a patchwork effort. This has led associations, government departments by helping communities become fire- the FireSmart Community Protection in grants, allowing for wildfire interface, us to greater success in protecting our responsible for emergency services, adapted. Achievement Award, which identifies educational events and community communities across Canada that have resiliency work to reduce the wildfire done outstanding work towards reducing risks within and surrounding the three their wildfire risk. communities. “Undertaking landscape-level The work is continuing with the fuel management projects requires Slocan Valley Wildfire Resiliency partnership, vision, and a willingness to Program, where residents of the three lead the way,” said Stephan Martineau, communities will be informed about SIFCo manager. “The success of these wildfire reduction efforts for their homes

The three Village Mayors received signs recognizing their municipalities as FireSmart communities. Also present were Stephan Martineau, SIFCo manager and Michelle Griffiths, SIFCo’s Slocan Valley Wildfire Resiliency Program coordinator. School resumes in Nakusp as COVID case numbers continue to fall by John Boivin, Local Journalism Eight people in total came down so,” she said. “I think we’re in a really Initiative reporter with cases of COVID from the good place.” Students and teachers resumed exposures at NES. So many staff and Taylor says the next few weeks classes at Nakusp Elementary students were on self-isolation – 120 will see more outdoor classes School on Monday after a two-week of 159 students – it was impossible taking place as well, as schools take shutdown prompted by exposure to for the facility to keep open, officials advantage of better weather to reduce the virus that causes COVID-19. said at the time. the chance of further exposures. “The school reopened its doors Since the high point in infections, Provincial numbers and welcomed back all the children however, the number of cases in the While the cases in Nakusp made and staff on May 17, and everyone community – and the schools – has the subdistrict a temporary hotspot for has been super-supportive of the gone down, leaving the district on the Interior Health, overall the province need to close,” says Terry Taylor, road to recovery from the incident. continues to show a slow decline in superintendent of School District 10 “Really COVID cases in schools the number of cases and an increase Arrow Lakes. are a reflection of what’s going on in the number of people vaccinated. in the community,” Taylor told the During the week May 2-8, there Valley Voice. “There’s been a steady were six cases reported in the Arrow decline since the high… and the Lakes health service area, one in the schools are in good shape.” Kootenay Lake area and 10 in the Taylor says the district’s response Nelson area. to the virus’ arrival (which was From the beginning of the never declared an official ‘outbreak’ pandemic to April 30, 2021, the by Interior Health) followed the Arrow Lakes had had 11 cases, playbook the district had been Kootenay Lake 13 and Nelson 157. working on for months. All that As of May 17, there had been preparation and planning paid off, 139,664 total cases in the province. she said. 132,841 people had recovered and “We had a plan in March, had 1,648 had died. to re-draft them in August, and re- On Monday, the BC Centre drafted again in November, and again for Disease Control reported 1,360 in February,” she said. “We found new cases in the province over the out plans were really effective in weekend, and 126 cases in the Interior ensuring the safety of kids and staff. Health region. The region now has “And the Ministry… did a review 451 active cases, 22 hospitalizations, of our COVID safety plans. What and 13 people in critical care. Fourteen they’ve shown is we’ve not only people died from COVID-19 in BC been compliant with public health between May 14 and 17. and ministry protocols, but also As of May 6, 43% of all BC that school continues to be a safe residents had received their first environment. “ vaccination dose –84% of those over The high school across the the age of 70. Estimates for the Valley street was also affected, as many Voice readership area show a wide students decided to stay home for range of uptake: the Arrow Lakes the duration. At its low point, half subregion of Interior Health had a rate the high school student body was between 61% and 80%; the Kootenay absent from class, says Taylor. While Lake subregion was at 41-60%, while it’s understandable – and because of the Nelson sub-region was estimated the many community connections at 21-40% coverage. in a small town, some drop was As of May 8, there have been inevitable -- Taylor’s message now 2,127,288 vaccines administered is for everyone to come back to class. in BC and 1,016 reports of adverse “Parents and staff can rest assured events, 60 of which were deemed our schools are safe and will remain serious. May 20, 2021 The Valley Voice NEWS 3 Red hot real estate market:“It feels like the toilet paper panic, but with real estate instead,” local agent says by John Boivin, Local Journalism He said he’s heard of other side deals Valley Voice. “But they have to go all-in And when you do take the plunge, or buy in your budget range,” she says. Initiative reporter buyers are using to sweeten the pot. fairly aggressively if they want to have she recommends buyers go in with a While some are suggesting buyer’s John Gates owned his 16-acre “I’ve heard of one case where a chance.” clear idea of their financial abilities to fatigue will kick in and slow the market property just south of Silverton for 40 the person selling the home needed Think longer-term negotiate and manage the debt they’re somewhat, others see the boom just years. Six days after he put it up for sale somewhere to go, and the buyer said, While it’s ambrosia for people taking on. starting as urban dwellers seek more on Property Guys, it was gone. ‘I’ll buy your home for this and you can selling property, it’s an awfully sobering “If you get caught up in the multiple- countrified living. “It got 48 calls in that time, from live rent-free in the home for a year.’ It situation for people – especially first- offer situation and start bidding and When and how it all ends, of course, Edmonton, Calgary, and down the sweetens the deal for the buyer – now time buyers – to get into the market. you go over what you can afford, that’s is another matter entirely. valley,” he says. “And I sold it for they have a year to find something else.” Nijjar cautions people to do their going to be a hardship,” she says. “This is a pretty long run,” says $10,000 above the asking price.” Meteoric rise research before wading into the fray. “When buying in a high market I think Lander, noting prices have been steadily That’s not all. He told the buyer The numbers show the wild extent “Places are being sold while some it’s good to do some risk assessment climbing since 2016. “And when I see it his step-daughter was still interested in of the rush. In Kaslo, sales have gone buyers are just in the discovery/research – what happens if the values drop and going global I get a little nervous about camping on the property even after it up 475% year-to-year from 2020. The phase,” she says. “Researching where you’re still paying top dollar? Can you it. I’m not telling buyers to get scared, was sold. Her right to do that got written sales value in dollars is up a staggering you want to be in the Kootenays, really afford that?” or sellers to hurry up and sell, but it’s into the sale agreement. 730%. Even a 44% rise in the average learning about the area, finding out what Nijjar says what people need to have been a long run, and we’ve had booming “I told him if they’re not building asking price hasn’t slowed sales, with services are important to you and which if markets crash is going to be holding cycles [before]. right away, would you mind if she did, houses sitting on the market for half the area has them, what type of real estate power. “And if anyone has a real estate and they said no, not at all,” he told the time they were a year ago. you’re looking for, and getting your “Can you hold on to your property memory of the last 70 or 80 years, they Valley Voice. “I was surprised!” And Kaslo is hardly alone. Across financing in place are the biggest things until market stabilizes itself? If you can’t, might say this is one of the wildest runs Gates is just one of hundreds of the Kootenay, sales are up 250%, and you can do to help yourself.” then you probably want to just wait it out that we’ve seen.” Kootenay residents taking advantage of the dollar sales 350%, with sales prices one of the hottest markets – if not the rising 20% over the year. And that rate hottest market – in memory. is increasing. In April alone, housing “It’s a combination of factors prices rose 34%. VILLAGE OF SILVERTON driving the market,” says Kul Nijjar, an That’s the number that has Nijjar NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING agent with Fair Realty in Kaslo. “I think spooked. 2021 BY-ELECTION remote working, COVID concerns, real “The increase in prices in just a few estate being sold in larger urban areas months is somewhat unsettling,” she PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Silverton that a by-election and then allowing those folks to buy in says. “It’s one thing when prices are by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for more “affordable” areas… going up incrementally over a period whom votes will be received are: “Sometimes it feels like the toilet of time, but when they are increasing paper panic is happening but with real sharply in just a few months, then it feels MAYOR – One (1) to be elected estate instead.” a bit more risky for some type of buyers. Surname Usual Names Residential Address “I’ve seen so many offers that are Especially the first-time buyers.” Ferguson Colin 618 Hume Street, Silverton, BC cash offers – some are not even subject It makes it hard for agents to advise Broughton Donald 116 5th Street, Silverton, BC to a building inspection,” agrees Bill prospective clients too, says Lander. Lander, an agent with Coldwell Banker “You can’t sleep at night if you Canada based in Nelson who sells in tell them to go crazy, go $50-60,000 VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS the Slocan Valley. “It’s a flat-out seller’s over asking, that’s the worst feeling: to GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Village of Silverton on: market. Buyers are at their mercy.” tell somebody to go all in,” he told the Saturday, June 19, 2021 Silverton Memorial Hall Mt. Sentinel Green Team students 203 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC get green light for solar project between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm by Jan McMurray panels, and will save the district about ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors as follows: Solar panels will be installed on $12,000 per year. the roof of Mt. Sentinel Secondary Director of Operations Bruce Wednesday, June 9, 2021 this summer, thanks to the visionary MacLean said he is very impressed Silverton Memorial Hall leadership of Green Team students. with the students’ work on this, and the 203 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC “We’re very passionate about district’s electrical engineer fully supports between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm this project,” grade 12 student Tala the project. He said district staff could do MacDonald told the school board at its the installation alongside students. Mail Ballots May 11 meeting. “We take this with the The many positives of the project Mail ballots will be provided to all qualified electors that submitted a mail ballot application by the utmost seriousness because it’s a way were listed by the students at the board deadline on May 20, 2021. Completed mail ballots must be received at the Village Office (wheth- to apply our education to a real world meeting. The project will offset emissions er by post or in-person) by 4:00 pm, Tuesday, June 8th, 2021, or in-person on General Voting problem.” and benefit the environment, offer Day on Saturday, June 19th, 2021 by 8:00 pm PST at the Memorial Hall at 203 Lake Avenue. MacDonald, Calla DeRosa and Deity students hands-on learning opportunities Daunheimer – all grade 12 students on the and possibly a career path, heighten Green Team – attended the board meeting awareness of solar in the community, ELECTOR REGISTRATION to request $27,000 to get started on the provide proof that solar is possible in If you are not on the Provincial Voters List you may register at the time of voting by completing project. The board approved their request our area, and provide ongoing leadership the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet all of the just a few days later, at a special meeting opportunities year after year. “It’s good for following qualifications: May 14. The $27,000 will cover the cost SD 8 to show environmental leadership,” · 18 years of age or older on general voting day of installing the first 10 solar panels, plus said Daunheimer. · Canadian citizen permitting and engineering fees. The students also hope this is a · resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration The students’ plan is to start with successful model for other schools to use · resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Silverton for at least 10 panels, and to add panels each year. for their own solar systems. 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and Fundraising for the additional panels Many of the trustees told the students · not disqualified by law from voting in an election. every year will be the responsibility of they were very impressed with their the grad class. This year’s grad class has presentation. “I am so proud of these Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with already raised about $1,500 through a students,” said Chair Lenora Trenaman. a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency GoFundMe campaign: ‘The WildCat “They’ve taken an idea and turned it and identity. Plan: MSS Grad 2021 Solar System.’ into a plan that is sustainable for future Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with The students have done quite a bit students and for the environment.” a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, of research on this, and have shared The first 10 panels will be installed and, if there is more than one owner of the property, from the majority of the quotes from engineering companies this summer while the school roof is written consent and information from FortisBC with the being restructured. property owners. school district’s maintenance department. Fundraising is ongoing on For further information on these matters, please email [email protected] or contact the The panels will go on the roof over the GoFundMe, and corporate and business following persons by telephone: band and shop – the sunniest and most donations are welcome and eligible for Sonya Martineau, Chief Election Officer at 250.352.8234 structurally sound part of the school’s a tax receipt. Contact teacher Danny Hillary Elliott, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250.358.2472 roof. The 60-kilowatt system at full build- Leeming ([email protected]) for out will probably include about 160-190 more information. Chief Election Officer 4 OPINION The Valley Voice May 20, 2021

variety of causes – but who cares? The A short one on Great COVID’s in town. Don’t miss it – COVID it’s an extravagant show. The coronavirus doesn’t give a Why do Homo sapiens with their hoot about your democratic or your large brains continue to allow themselves constitutional rights, your love for to be duped by Corporate America? They uncensored press, your freedom of own our governments, they own the religious assembly. The coronavirus media and now they own you. doesn’t even spare your child or your Keep your masks on, stay compliant grandma, if you don’t hold to the public and most of all, be a good little trooper. health measures. If you prefer the risk of “Any fool can make a rule, and any going unvaxxed to an infliction with the fool will mind it.” (Henry David Thoreau virus, go right ahead, and please tell us 1817-1862) what it’s like afterwards - if you still can. Bill White Richard Eichenauer Passmore Fauquier Three things My letter to the Mountain Resorts Thank you, Branch regarding the Zincton project Box Mountain was answered with the usual platitudes. Thank you, Box Mountain Surprisingly, the project now runs For your beauty and quiet strength under the name ‘Zincton Farms,’ not For giving me water from which ‘Zincton Lift Company.’ It looks like there is life the usual swift corporate name changes For watching over me in the silence are in action when things get sticky. We of the night have experienced that here with a triple You take nothing from me, only give corporate name change by a gravel pit what is right applicant. How long would it take for – KASLO HOTEL IS OPEN – The animals have a place to rest a private citizen to change their name? Happy Hour is back! 3 PM–5 PM & 9 PM–10 PM. Drink and and give flight As for FLNRO not having the appetizer specials.Open from 12PM Wed – Sun, CLOSED For allowing the shade that brings funds to repair the road to Idaho Peak, Mon & Tues. WWW.KASLOHOTEL.COM 250-353-7714 coolness to my face, in the stillness of it is almost absurd, considering how The Ingrid Rice cartoon is a satirical look at current events in politics and is sponsored by the Kaslo Hotel. The Hotel does not necessarily share the political views of the artist. your place much money is spent building all the I will not take you for granted or new roads for better destruction of the that time. We may as well have barked by council as a significant source of forget up a dead dog’s arse, for all the good it Village revenue. This, of course, in One Time Alliance remaining forest, all the while steadfastly The report came out last week that in I will defend you. I will not let it rest did us. Now they are going to pave it this a region where regardless of locally maintaining that fewer roads are being 2019 Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions Nakusp, please help save Box summer. People are already going over raised finances, the majority of the built. went up. Again. Canada has failed in all Mountain. It is not right. This mountain 90 km on this section. With it paved, bill is still footed by the provincial and Third: Please try to read Vandana its commitments to reduce emissions. is not a threat. It stands strong when left. they are going to go faster. This road is federal governments. Shiva’s latest book, The Oneness versus As long as emissions are going up, Raise your voices to f.swan@ not engineered for 80 km/hour. By rights, At the risk of upsetting some of the 1%. The book was written after we haven’t even started. These are the truenorthforestry.com, tzeleznik@ the whole road should be 60 km/hour. Mr. Pettitt’s peace and quiet, may I also she witnessed how a few people were crucial last years to back away from nakusp.com, [email protected] If you want the speed limit reduced point out how many of those campers influencing world leaders at the Paris global disaster, and Canada is still going Cindy Schroff to 60 km/hour on Kaslo South Road, and park visitors drop ‘greenbacks’ at Summit in 2015. the wrong way. Nakusp please let our MLA, Brittny Anderson, village businesses and markets. And Angelica Herlihy It really is an emergency. We need Grand Forks know. Her email is Brittny.anderson. that’s ‘real’ money earned and spent – The greatest [email protected]. Hopefully individual not the grants and handouts that confuse to start acting like it. Kaslo South Road letters will work. capitalism with ‘trust’ money shaken To do that, we need better show on earth Several years ago, 40 people who Phil Trotter government. In the past year and half, 3.3 million from trees. live and walk along Kaslo South Road Kaslo Conservative and Liberal people have died of a COVID-related So before Mr. Pettitt launches his signed a petition to have a section of this next salvo, I suggest he consider the governments have failed us. They have death. Most of these deaths were the road from J Ave. south 1.2 km designated Craig Pettitt not reduced fossil fuel use. They listen elderly with compromised health. In source of the “hard-earned tax money” as a 60 km/hour zone. It was sent to the he accuses New Denver’s council of to corporate lobbyists more than voters. the same time period, 90 million other misses the mark Our democracy is broken. Ministry of Highways in Nelson and In his zeal to discredit the squandering in its efforts vis-a-vis people have died on this planet from a It doesn’t deliver the representation later to Michelle Mungall, our MLA at Centennial Park Plan, Mr. Pettitt Centennial Park: the bulk of all monies and the climate and security Canadians then takes aim at the New Denver spent here originate in Vancouver, EDITORIAL / LETTERS POLICY need. In 2019, the NDP and the Greens campground, calling it “a cash cow Victoria, and the like – prosperous The Valley Voice welcomes letters to the editor and community news received 22.5% of the vote but only 8.0% during summer months, packing as regions that fill the provincial coffers. articles from our readers. of the seats. 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continued from page 4 canoes, boards and kayaks all unlocked, includes an all-wheel skills park, a here; some died, others were removed are all in! Your eyes are most receptive votes more power and help us elect the lying about the village shores. parking lot, a washroom, a fenced off- about the 1910s to the Okanagan Band, to negative bacteria and even they are representatives we deserve. Such spectacular scenery has leash dog area, disc golf. which since their deaths in the 1950s pretty good with what most of, if not all We desperately need change. Our attracted a diverse group of inhabitants. One of the unique attractions of New claims title to their lands. of, what nature has to offer. So unless governments must do better. The same I’m so grateful that folks have preserved Denver and the Orchard are the large I visited Dr. Gordon Mho’s you are in close contact with chemicals old, same old is clearly not getting us and respected this beauty over the years. green spaces on both sides of Carpenter archaeological worksite at Vallican in and biohazardous products, you should there. It’s time for something new. Let’s It must be a developer’s dream to get Creek. They are tranquil, peaceful 1980 when the original discoveries of be just fine without one (mask) and try it. their hands on something so precious. locations enjoyed by tourists in season the settlement there were made, and your immune system can be at a higher Keith Wiley They don’t realize that it’s so precious and more importantly by residents year- regularly took my Selkirk College function, breathing fresh air. Your mouth Nelson because it hasn’t been marketed and round. To destroy this unique green space Archaeology class to assist the team. We creates an oasis of healthy bacteria in turned into an industrial zone for tourists. would be short-sighted. were told that the site had been occupied relationship to the environment you live Thank you The value of keeping New Denver We understand there is a desire for three lengthy periods, apparently in and move through and the foods you master planners! undeveloped is truly a future forward within the community for an all-wheel beginning more than 3,500 years ago, eat. Any negative bacteria believed to I really want to thank the people vision. But it would require thinking skills park, which we fully support, just and that the burial ground probably be a virus is immediately neutralized who put together the two proposals ‘outside of the box.’ Rather than asking, not on the dyke. The dyke should be left held 2,600 deceased. Since then, the within your mouth’s environment and for the Centennial Park Master Plan. “How do we capitalize on this?” the green and generally undisturbed. larger settlement at Lemon Creek has prepared for your body’s first point of I think they did an excellent job of question could be, “How do we protect Is there not a strategic reason to also been discovered, and investigation entry, the stomach. collecting information and listening and hold onto the charm and heritage of avoid placing all amenities in a single continues. There is absolutely no doubt Please consider: all of us die for to what the community wanted. They this treasure?” location? Would not encouraging tourists of long-established Sinixt presence here. spiritual reasons and the only one who waded through almost 250 surveys and I believe that we can be more to venture out of the park give more I was delighted when the Vallican site really knows what wore on them is the 10 written submissions. Thank you Jason creative in our planning and take this exposure to local shops and encourage was occupied by Sinixt land redeemers, one who is leaving this world, where Jones of Larch Landscape Architecture opportunity to talk and share our visions. tourist spending in town? who on several later occasions welcomed resolve could not be found. Why they from Golden, Petra Hekkenberg of New Denver is a rare find! In the theme of a passive and instructed visits from my students. are letting go is truly for the one dying to Hekkenberg Public Space Design There are too many ‘cookie cutter’ redevelopment, the sani-dump should The Sinixt location in the USA know. Not one of us is beyond this truth from New Denver and Fraser Blyth, a urbanized tourist towns out there; let’s remain in its current location. Any was imposed by force of arms, not and this above all aspects of life should community planner from Revelstoke. not join them. What we are and what we perimeter location would needlessly chosen by the people. To expel people be free, given space for and respected. They designed a very thoughtful plan have here is very precious and unique. negatively impact local residences. in effect from the country does not The biological function of our bodies is based on what they heard from the Let’s be proud! We are hopeful New Denver Village destroy their rights, it only denies easily kept well in loving environments community. Imagine a future, in New Denver, council is responsive to our concerns. them. The ‘lack of continuity’ is, again, within a group harmony conducive to all Jones summed up the feedback where we have embraced our culture Brian and Corinne Marsh imposed and not chosen, and thus is also the life being shared around us! Not one response at the presentation when he and preserved the natural beauty. New Denver legally questionable, rather than a sound creature neglected or disregarded! said, “Keeping the park, quiet, peaceful, Imagine the Orchard… slowly turning principle for exclusion. 151 years is long So now, how do we grow strong? Is and natural were reoccurring themes in back into more of an orchard. Walking Sinixt issue needs past time for resolution. it more of the same? what people desired for the park.” I was through the Centennial Park stuffing to be resolved Mark Mealing Gian Dharam reminded, again, about what a jewel of your pockets with fruit. The fruit that we Meadow Creek Silverton a place we live in. People come here grow here has a unique flavour due to its completely Thank you very much for John because of its easily accessible natural specific soils. The perfect fruit medicine Our modern Open letter Boivin’s report on the recent Supreme beauty. I’ve travelled a lot. Easily for our community. We could start Court decision re Sinixt land use. As culture’s neuroses to Brittny accessible natural beauty is pretty rare. turning the soil over with the practice How do our men and women noted, this is a very important change I really like the way the planners tried of permaculture and plan for a future of grow strong? How do our children Anderson, MLA but also an incomplete one, and there is very hard to incorporate that into a abundance! The cost of good bear/deer- grow strong? What is taught to be obviously legal and human need for the park plan: their use of natural materials, proof fencing around the field would be productive (production) and how to Nelson-Creston issue to be resolved completely. Belated best wishes on your the promotion of natural and people- a worthy investment. And in the future if achieve good lives through things and Professor Barkley noted that “… election as our representative in the powered play, returning the southern folks want the field back, it’s easy enough worldly pursuits? Let’s build over top [the ruling]…did not recognize Sinixt British Columbia legislature. Also shore back to the community, being to do. But I imagine that the future holds our entire world with concrete as fast rights TO the land itself, nor to be congratulations on your appointment cognizant of not blocking our views a need for local agriculture. as we can from all the means we obtain consulted on what happens to it….” as the Premier’s Special Advisor on of the lake and mountains, creating Heather Dewey from the habitats we destroy as fast as The dissenting opinion excerpt states: Youth. I certainly do not envy you in that spaces where nature was highlighted New Denver we can, use chemical poisons all over “…constitution protection…does not position of explaining to the youth of the and respected, and leaving room for the planet all for the sake of profits of province about the NDP’s failed policy Centennial Park extend to an Aboriginal group located big industries. Overproduction at its the community to gather for large and As residents of the Orchard, we of the Site C Dam, or the zero policy outside of Canada…the modern group unhealthy rates is truly unnecessary for small events and performances without will directly experience the positive and regarding logging of old-growth forest lacks continuity with the pre-contact global well-being and it’s unsustainable. installing large discordant buildings. negative impacts of the Centennial Park and the offshore shipping of our logs to group’s practices.” Modern technology in its simplicity Well done you three! redevelopment. While there are many foreign processors. The Sinixt and the present US as it is now can truly offer solutions to Crafting a plan like this could not positives in the proposals, this letter will However, my more immediate location of many of them in the artificially all these obstacles with a little creative have been an easy task. And, of course, focus on the two areas where we have concern is in regard to intra- and federated Colville Confederated Tribes thinking, forethought and organization it will be impossible to satisfy everyone. concerns. interprovincial travel in order to limit reservation is a historical artifact of – truly! We are truly abundant already, But I really respect them for listening In general, we support the “Passive” the increased spread of COVID-19. I unrestrained colonialism. Over 90% just disorganized a little and without and creating such an innovative and concept redevelopment. One question would appreciate it if you could supply of Sinixt territory is within Canada, leadership with an honest voice! thoughtful set of ideas for the community related to the design objective: Is it more information about some of the – including most of the Columbia River Hence corrupt drug companies to explore. Now the hard work begins primarily to attract tourists and revenue glaring inconsistencies of the current the compromises. What stays and what between Kettle Falls and Nakusp. posing as health organizations funded or is it for the benefit of the residents government policy. goes? How do we satisfy most of the Traditionally, the Sinixt wintered near by technological companies, feeding of New Denver, or both? Tourists have I understand the necessity of limiting people, most of the time? Kettle Falls and foraged throughout upon humanity’s ignorance for profit. discovered New Denver and visit for travel within the province in order to their whole territory from spring through A lack of medical awareness and one’s Let’s work together to create a park our unique natural setting. One should prevent further spreading of the virus. fall. When the BC/Washington border own physical well-being... Is this the for both locals and tourists that really be mindful not to construct what it is Especially from regions that have a was established in 1870, the majority great future planned for our children? enhances the natural gifts of this area. visitors are leaving. Yes, we should much greater number of active cases. of Sinixt were on its south side. Since A healthy life is freedom of thought, Kathy Hartman encourage visitors to spend their dollars Makes sense. then, for more than a generation they expression of inspiration found on New Denver in our community, but we should not However, the refusal by the were illegally prevented from returning mountains, in gardens, sunshine, fresh expend excess funds to add assets that government to limit interprovincial travel A rare find to Canada, by force of arms if necessary: air and water, stress-free environments, The health benefits of living here would not also be utilized by residents. between Alberta and British Columbia this amounted to violent theft of land and happy humans gathering, animals and are beyond measure, especially during We understood the Centennial Park is most puzzling. It seems like nothing associated rights. plants, etc... these times. I suppose that’s partially redesign has been under discussion more than the tried-and-true approach in They were installed, again illegally Those who produce synthetic due to New Denver being situated on since the fall of 2020. Unfortunately, BC of the Lower Mainland-centric way and without consultation, in the CCT, a artificial drugs and now nanotechnology a peninsula and not having the room to we assumed the scope was limited to of dealing with things. We are going to creature of the imperialistic US Bureau and call them medicines and vaccines grow too fast. the current boat launch, ball field, beach be okay down here on the coast. What’s of Indian Affairs that crushed together want the world to believe this is more I’m still in awe that when kayaking and camping area. We believed that long- an Interior anyway? Surely there can’t be diverse culture groups including the beneficial than plants, water and on the lake, one can barely guess that term flood management plans would that many people living there? Nez Perce, also originally based some sunshine! And by the way, to all the mask villages are beyond the shorelines. It’s preclude development on the dyke. The rising case load in Alberta is a distance away, without respect to their wearers, what a silly state of fascism you wonderful that folks can leave their Proposed development on the dyke differences. A few families remained continued on page 6 6 LETTERS The Valley Voice May 20, 2021

continued from page 5 potentially save lives and figure out the There is lots of information in article on What about everything we hear on people worldwide (ref. Zach Bush video concern for all of us, so why is the BC legal niceties at a later date? www.humorousmathematics.com called the radio? Information is only as good “What Happened Last Year”). government so adamant in refusing to John is a great procrastinator and ‘The Adverse Effects of Experimental as integrity of the source. CBC’s news Then the question: Why would they limit travel for only essential reasons? does well at providing excuses when he Messenger RNA ‘Vaccines’ aka department has none. Zero. Bonnie do this? With Alberta having the highest increase does not want to initiate. Almost sounds Injections for COVID-19.’ Both Henry, Theresa Tam (Mengele?) have Why not ask: Why wouldn’t they? of COVID cases in North America, if like a teacher’s comment on a public Pfizer and Moderna (MODification of none. Zero. They are complicit, as Certain corporations are killing the push came to shove, I would rather have school report card. Endogenous RNA) refer to their product is every government and media shill competition. Big pharmaceuticals are someone travel to our town of Kaslo So Brittny, if you could let me know as an ‘operating system’ that they wish to pushing this bioweapon, keeping the more powerful and continue to enjoy from Surrey than Fort McMurray – not how the current policy is working for your install in all of us. Tragically, it appears facts well away from the people as best complete legal immunity. Those in that I want any out-of-towners here at the constituents and all British Columbians, they are finding some success at their they can. It’s in The Plan. Step by step. positions of authority, more than ever, present time, given the current situation. it would be much appreciated. gene therapy project. ‘Spars Pandemic 2025-2028.’ Look it up. are less accountable. I know Premier John Horgan keeps Hayward Kirsh Where is it heading? Simple supplements of Vitamin D, Who runs the media? Who runs Trudeau, going on about how there are so many Kaslo Toronto Star states: Canada C, zinc, selenium, quercetin, etc. are or Horgan? roads between Alberta and British must make COVID-19 vaccinations sufficient to give our immune system a “Trust the science? Coercion is Columbia that it would be impossible Re: April 22 letter mandatory. The Europeans and to implement controls. Maybe you refuting DNA boost. When I feel something coming on, not science. Withholding data is not Americans are moving quickly to adopt could pass on to John (and supply a cold or flu or whatever, which is what science. Manipulating data is not science. proof of vaccination, likely on a mobile him with a road atlas) that there really modification a coronavirus is, oregano oil rounds out Cherrypicking studies is not science. phone app or printout. are only a handful of highways that Science? What’s that? Who signs my choices. Usually a couple days’ worth Social conditioning is not science. Israel imposes ‘green passport’ account for most of the vehicular travel their paycheques? Which brand of does it. But there’s no money in that stuff Fear mongering is not science. Pharma program barring unvaccinated from between the two provinces. It is not an science to believe? for the Big Pharma boys. So why reveal propaganda is not science.” (author participation in society. Unvaccinated insurmountable problem by any means. Moderna’s chief medical officer, cheap and effective cures? Wouldn’t unknown). Anybody ever hear of the Israelis are now second-class citizens. Furthermore, please assuage John’s Tal Zaks, publicly admits these mRNA want these vultures to go out of business Nuremberg Code? We’ll be hearing more Naomi Wolf asserts that vaccine concern that it would be an illegal act injections alter human DNA in a sense now, would we. Then they’d be just like of it soon. It’s in the above linked article, passports are a step closer to a fascist to limit highway traffic. It has been of “hacking the software of life.” This all the rest of small businesses globally along with a whole bunch more. There is reality, like China with a social crediting done successfully and legally in other article is only one of so many, but that they’ve run over the cliff with their no informed consent here. Pfizer’s at $3.5 system – advance or get held back jurisdictions within Canada and in other mainstream ‘news’ sadly censors ANY nonsense. Don’t get me started on the billion in sales, looking at $26 billion by depending on cooperation. Passport places around the world. And even if dissenting facts, testaments, or REAL censorship of side effects (miscarriages, year’s end. And they have no liability. programs rolled out in Israel, promoted it were illegal, would it not be more science that disputes their narrative. sterilization, blindness, death, paralysis, None of them do. in the UK, and Biden says it’s going to important to ensure people’s health and convulsions etc.) Dr. Carrie Madej explains the be mandated. injection on Forbiddenknowledgetv. Rewards: Government of Canada – Human Freedoms make Human Communities – net. Former Pfizer Vice President launches Vaccine Community The promise of human thrive. supremacy of Big Rome canceled Michael Yeadon warns the world. Judy Innovation Challenge to increase vaccine community is the ability to know and Guarding the Freedoms of a healer of the Sick, a forgiver of Mikovits, Dolores Cahill, Tom Cowan, confidence. Prizes to be won! $600,000 to have our Freedoms: the Freedoms Expression, Thought, Conscience, Mistakes and an encourager of Life. Tom Woods, Robert O. Young, Sherri (taxpayer’s money) given to shills to manipulate you into getting the vaccine. of Expression, Thought, Conscience, Association and Peaceable Assembly The destructive lust of Big Rome, Tenpenny, David Martin, Zach Bush, Support provided by ‘The Behaviour Association and Peaceable is not that hard to do. They are then and now, continues to be no Simone Gold, Sucharit Bhakdi, Vernon Insights Team’ to coach on tactics of Assembly. Responsible Canadian guarded simply by not punishing match for the anticipation of Life Coleman, Mercola, Northrup, Wakefield, Citizenship requires that we extend another person. These Freedoms are Regenerated. psychological/emotional manipulation on and on, thousands of doctors speaking including: ‘Helping Loved Ones’ - to our Freedoms to others. Once people as simple as you sitting at a picnic When Big Health cancels the out about the hogwash. Look them up. stop paying freedoms forward, none table quietly with friends explaining remembrance of Immanuel and all protect and support friends and family FDA says they will NOT authorize “…while being careful not to overstate have freedom. Collectively we something that you consider deeply. the Humiliated, we are encouraged to any of these so-called ‘COVID vaccines.’ must be on guard for our collective And then I sitting at the next picnic forget. Forget that each one of us can the vaccine’s power to reduce or eliminate They were not developed for any virus. freedoms. We must demonstrate table do my best to benignly witness, withstand lesser Insults to our person. transmission and ‘Getting Lives Back’” Rather, the ‘COVID’ was implemented to all residents of our country why what may be to me all manner of Forget that each one of us are tempted - powerful motivation to return to to facilitate injection. (Certificate the freedoms paid forward to us mistakes, without rancour. Mercy, into gratification by lesser Insults activities “…without promising that must continue to be paid forward. I grace and wisdom help us all out made to another person. Instead, Big Of Vaccination IDentification). life will ever fully go back to ‘normal.’ cannot stress this enough: to claim when circumstances get more Health demands our demoralization Globalresearch.ca is a good site. Lots Some are fighting back. A second a Right is to know in advance that complicated. into a citizenship of fear, shame there. Childrenshealthdefense.org, etc. Nuremberg Tribunal has been prepared others, even grudgingly, give freely. Public Health and its enablers and guilt. Big Health decrees For Science you CAN trust. and a class action is being set up. Otherwise, when a personal Freedom allege that Logic, Reason and killing childhood to satisfy personal Al Muckle Reiner Fuellmich is getting support is not freely given, the Right to Scientific Methodology justify that vanity. Big Health decrees an auto- Winlaw from thousands worldwide to bring the Freedom is oppressive Make- our Freedoms transmit dangers asphyxiation device be worn by all. COVID-19 questionable decision Compliance making to the tribunal. Believe. from COVID-19 in Objectively Big Health requires dismantling our People tell me there’s no choice – Also… let’s be clear. As Geert There are very particular unacceptable ways. This claim is Rights, our Freedoms and our Lives whatever vaccine is handed out. Makes Vanden Bossch states: “The more we use bedrock freedoms which hold our Make-Believe. And Public Health has to build the prison of safety to which me ask: How wealthy do you have these vaccines for immunizing people Communities together, and they are taken to exterminate our Rights and Big Globalism & Big Tech seduce us. to be? To be able to choose (mRNA in the midst of a pandemic, the more rarely discussed. The freedom to make Freedoms instead of prove that their When taunted into Political vs alternatives)? I’m sure billionaires infectious the virus will become.” decisions, right or wrong decisions, claims correspond to Reality. Incorrectness by the pundits of his choose. Or they opt out and watch the With mRNA inoculations, there is the freedom to evaluate decisions and When Christmas was canceled time, Immanuel gave the answer experiment unfold. the great risk of inadvertently lowering the freedom to challenge decisions. If by Public Health, the irony is that the that continues to disturb. Love your People I speak to – independently our natural immune abilities to protect those freedoms are not paid forward, Christmas story is famous because ideological opponent as Yourself. wealthy, retired, people who have ourselves from this and other viral then mistakes become shameful, King Herod ordered the slaughter Love your political opponent contributed to this system all their lives infections. mistakes become offensive and the male babies of Bethlehem. The as Yourself. Love your cultural – they’re willing to get vaccinated. When It’s all on the table. Please do the mistakes become denied. We all King was frightened by the prediction opponent as Yourself. Love your hearing concerns, the response: “What research. Know your rights. Make have a stake in the decisions made made by travelling Experts. The racial opponent as Yourself. Love do we do then – just let people die?” informed choices. by ourselves and others. Without murderous vanity of King Herod your wounded opponent as Yourself. Statistics reveal deaths last year T. Orlando these bedrock freedoms, then continues to inspire us to give gifts Love your Neighbour as yourself did not increase compared to year(s) Winlaw mercy, grace and wisdom cannot in preparation for the uncertain year is a tough calling but it makes a prior. (CDC Seasonality and Cause of be deployed to smooth the lives we ahead. neighbourhood called Home. Our Respiratory Death). Pneumonia typically share. And exercising the freedoms When Easter was cancelled future Reality looks distressingly accounts for the majority of deaths, and Next Valley Voice of decisions, gives meaning and by Public Health, the irony is that uncertain and there is a vastness of then influenza. With no actual rise in vitality to our fundamental Freedoms the Good Friday story is famous Life impatient for Regeneration. deaths overall, the claim was all deaths Deadline: of Expression, Thought, Conscience, because Pontius Pilate declared Hear the call to Love. Love the were attributable to coronavirus. This May 28, Association and Peaceable Assembly. Jesus, the Immanuel, innocent. abundance of life in our communities, has never happened in history – in any Without the ability flourish among And still ordered his forced auto- our animals, and our soils and forests. pandemic. This is due purely to PCR 2021 mistakes, either yours or mine, these asphyxiation, called a crucifixion, in What extinguishes Fear? testing. Like 427 million people who more sophisticated freedoms cannot order to publicly humiliate him. The Perfect love. have HIV and are asymptomatic, we’re – Sponsored message by Jason Schroeder – finding coronavirus signals in healthy May 20, 2021 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 7 Study casts new light on poverty in the West Kootenay by John Boivin, Local Journalism internationally recognized definition at 13.8%, and Rossland at 10.7%. may have difficulties accessing more complex question, and needs Initiative reporter of income and poverty, which can be (The old LIM had Slocan’s low- safe and affordable housing, more research. An analysis of Canadian compared across regions and even income rate in 2017 at 17%, Kaslo nutritious food, adequate child care, Evidence-based tax filings sheds a new light on countries. and New Denver around 8%.) transportation, and other necessary decisions how widespread poverty is in the A recent tweak to the algorithm The LIM is set by taking goods and services. The RDI’s analysis is all part Kootenays. The analysis, done by by scientists has significantly the average Canadian after-tax The report also highlighted of a larger goal to help politicians the Rural Development Institute of increased the number of those living household income and dividing it changes to the demographics of low- and bureaucrats implement policies Selkirk College, was included in below the LIM threshold, which by half. A person is considered to be income individuals and households based on facts, for the best results. the Columbia Basin Trust’s ‘State “better accurately represents the true in low-income when their after-tax in the region over the previous “It’s to help evidence-based of the Basin’ report released earlier scenario on the ground,” says Jones. household income is below the LIM four years. Lone-parent households decision making, to help inform, to this year. The report has some pretty threshold for their household size. still make up the highest number help have these conversations, help “It helps paint a picture of what sobering news for people working But Jones cautions that a person of families living below the LIM spark the ‘Hey, why is it the Slocan the status of poverty or low-income to support low-income families in living on half the median average threshold in this area, but that number Valley has a higher percentage of is in the community, so we can better this region. Nine communities in income doesn’t automatically mean has actually fallen the last few years. folks that are low-income, according support our communities,” says the West Kootenay have more low- they’re living in desperation. At the other end are seniors, who to this measure? What does it mean?’ Jayme Jones, the researcher who income persons than the provincial “It’s only one indicator,” Jones have consistently had lower-than- “Its something local governments wrote the analysis for the RDI. average (18.1%). is careful to point out. “You have to average incidence of living on low- and communities can do to look at The Rural Development Institute The highest low-income rate look at many other indicators of well- income in the Kootenays than the that. It can also be used as a baseline. (RDI) had access to anonymized was in Slocan village, where two- being, to determine what true poverty rest of the province. But also unlike If actions are taken, we can compare Revenue Canada data from every in-five residents (40.3%) are living or true prosperity are. Someone may lone-parent families, their numbers the LIM before and after to see how tax return done in the Columbia- below the LIM threshold. Silverton make very low income, but feel very have gone up, from 11% in 2014 to well the policies are working.” Kootenay in 2018, and Jones worked was at 29%, New Denver 24.7%, satisfied with their lifestyle and their 15.2% in 2018. There’s another caution to using up an analysis from that. The analysis Kaslo 21.9%, and Nelson 19.1%. well-being.” But the numbers only say what the study as a guide to current uses a measurement called the Areas below the provincial average However, the report also points is happening; Jones cautions the why circumstances. The data used is pre- “Low Income Measure” (LIM), an included Nakusp, at 16.6%, Castlegar out persons living with a low income these trends are occurring is a lot pandemic, and doesn’t capture the economic impact COVID-19 has had School District 8, May 11: Hiring process for new superintendent underway on those with low income. by Jan McMurray No laptops for DESK educational program and course.” were closed. He said over the past Jones says as newer data becomes Superintendent hiring and Homelinks? She asked the board to seek clarity year, his department completed three available, a better understanding of Chair Trenaman reported The board has approved a plan from the ministry on the meaning times the usual number of flooring the impact of COVID on those that the hiring committee for to provide laptops to all grades 7 of ‘incentive’ in the agreement, projects, and water fountains have experiencing low income will the superintendent position is in and 10 students in the district next pointing out that providing grades now been replaced with bottle fill emerge. place, with representation from all year, but does that include students 7 and 10 Distributed Learning (DL) stations at every site. “Every school stakeholders, including the Lower in the Distributed Learning (DESK students with laptops would not be had some kind of upgrade,” he said. Smokey Creek Salvage Kootenay Band. She said people and Homelinks) program? Although an incentive to register in DL if all “I think it will crush down the FCI.” 24 HR TOWING can submit their comments to the students are getting laptops. The Winlaw modular will be New & Used Auto Parts, Back Hoe Work, Superintendent Perkins reported Certified Welding & Repairs, Vehicle Removal board about things they’d like the that school districts in BC don’t Superintendent Perkins promised completed sometime in June with WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS committee to consider in the hiring provide computers for DESK and to follow up with the Province the construction of the access stairs 359-7815 ; 1-877-376-6539 3453 YEATMAN RD, SOUTH SLOCAN process. Trustee Gribbin encouraged Homelinks students, this was called on this. She also said that SD 8 and ramps, and the Mt. Sentinel school principals in the district to into question during the public has additional laptops available mechanical upgrade is ready for apply for the job. question period by Natalia Nazaroff, to support vulnerable students. tender, MacLean reported. COVID update DESK representative on the District Nazaroff pointed out that some In 2021-22, washroom upgrades Superintendent Christine Perkins Parent Advisory Council. students would not want to step are scheduled at Mt. Sentinel, and a reported that Nelson, Slocan Valley “All grades 7 and 10 students forward and say they are vulnerable. project to allow fresh air ventilation and Kaslo have been impacted by the means all, and if it’s not all, that “It would be really nice to have into eight classrooms at WE Graham pandemic, and now there has been a should be clearly communicated,” it for all students,” she said. has been awarded to a local firm. The potential exposure in Creston. She she said. “If all grades 7 and 10 MacLean leaves legacy WEG project will begin mid-June. said COVID documentation and students are to be given laptops, Secretary-Treasurer Michael contact tracing had been daily tasks it would be discriminatory not McLellan thanked Director of for the past three weeks. “Today has to include DESK and Homelinks Operations Bruce MacLean for Support the been the first quiet day in the last students.” his “incredible work” on capital Valley Voice three weeks that we haven’t had to do Nazaroff noted that the projects in the district – calling this any of that, and we’re quite pleased,” Distributed Learning Agreement his “capstone project.” MacLean is with a voluntary she said. She also reported that Javier with the Province says the retiring at the end of this school year. Gonzales, the district’s counsellor, board won’t buy computers “as McLellan said a lot of progress subscription has helped with a strategy for mental an incentive to have a Learner has been made on the district’s health. register in a Distributed Learning capital operations plan since it was approved about a year ago. The goal Only $5-$50 of the plan was a “paradigm shift” Spike in thefts in Slocan Valley in April Send Cheque or Money Order for the district – to accelerate capital by Jan McMurray “That many thefts is unusual for to: Valley Voice, Box 70, improvements and “crush down” the The RCMP is reminding people this area,” Moffat commented. New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 to lock their doors and secure their The Easter Monday truck thefts district’s Facilities Condition Index valuables after a spike in thefts in the in Nakusp and New Denver are (a calculation based on provincial Slocan Valley in April. related, Moffat said, and police are data to determine the condition of Corporal Jaime Moffat also asks “working on it.” A truck was stolen schools). residents to report thefts and other from TireCraft in Nakusp early Easter The capital plan is funded mostly incidents. “If we don’t know where Monday morning and abandoned in by ministry programs, but also by things are happening, we can’t target New Denver. Late that night, a truck district funds – notably the proceeds our resources,” she said. and quad were stolen from the YRB from SD 8 property sales. More Another good practice is to keep yard in New Denver, and recovered than $1 million has been received VIN numbers and serial numbers the next morning after being involved from property sales, but 75% of this for big items, so police can match in a collision about 15 kilometres must, by law, be set aside in a reserve recovered items with their owners. north of Nakusp. The suspect is fund. Property sales have thus put In April, there were two thefts described as a male, approximately $272,293 into the district’s capital reported in Silverton – a quad in six feet tall and stocky, wearing plan. McLellan said the district is in one incident, and a boat battery, fuel brown overalls and a jacket. discussions with the ministry about tank and boat cover in the other. The Nakusp and Slocan Lake getting approval to use the reserve There was also the theft of a canoe, RCMP are asking anyone who was funds for more capital improvement paddles and a can of diesel fuel from in the area and may have witnessed projects. a carport in Rosebery. In Lemon anything to please contact the police MacLean said the pandemic Creek, firefighting equipment was at Slocan Lake RCMP 250-358-2222 gave the district an opportunity to taken from the bush. or at Nakusp RCMP 250-265-3677. accelerate projects while schools 8 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice May 20, 2021 Upgrades coming to municipal campgrounds in the Slocan Valley by John Boivin, Local Journalism province for new tourism infrastructure. sani-dump station at its Centennial 18 of the 35 sites currently have electrical restoring sections of these incredible Initiative reporter Silverton will build an apartment Campground to ensure that RV-based service. “As the Springer Creek RV Park assets,” said KASA Chief Executive Villages in the Slocan Valley are at its municipal campground to travellers to the area can safely and & Campground continues to increase Officer Mike Riediger. going to get some help to improve their accommodate seasonal campground appropriately dispose of their waste. This in popularity… providing additional Other initiatives underway in the municipal campgrounds. attendants. This employee housing will service benefits local residents with RVs, electrical hook-ups increases the Village’s Kootenay Rockies tourism region include The Villages of Slocan, Silverton help to attract employees and ensure as well. The system will increase capacity camping capacity, supporting tourism in developing electric vehicle charging and New Denver are each receiving continued operation of the 40-site at the New Denver campground and will the community and region,” notes the infrastructure across the region at key $100,000 to do select repairs and campground. Typically, the summer also serve visitors to the region who are project description. “Electrical hook- attractions and visitor sites, and improving improvements to their camping facilities attendant has to live in their own RV to staying at the many area facilities without ups also reduce on-site generator use, and sustaining access to the Elk River for this year. work at the campground. dumping facilities. An automatic pay allowing for a quieter campground commercial and recreation users. The campgrounds have proved “Providing them with a studio-style system will allow the sani-dump to be environment for all to enjoy.” Examples in other parts of the an unexpected boon to Valley villages apartment in the park, at the campground’s open for 24 hours. Offering a sani-dump A total of $2.3 million in projects in province include improvement of trail during the pandemic, with officials from entrance and attached to the campground station in New Denver attracts campers, the Kootenay Rockies Tourism region systems throughout a region for hiking, each Village reporting one of their most washrooms, will offer them a comfortable extends visitor stays, and fits well with were funded under the program, including Nordic skiing or mountain biking, self- profitable years ever in 2020. place to live and work during the camping the Centennial Park Master Plan currently the Kootenay Adaptive Sport Association guided tour signage to highlight agri- The improvements are part of the season,” notes a description of the project under development, the descriptor states. (KASA)’s plan to do trail repairs in the tourism areas and a series of Indigenous government’s Targeted Regional Tourism provided by Jessica Rayner, planner at the Slocan is going to expand and Nakusp area for $150,000. landmarks throughout a region. Initiative, which has provided $13.6 Village of New Denver. upgrade electrical services in its Springer “We are very excited to have this The approved projects must be million to communities throughout the New Denver will replace its aging Creek RV Park and Campground. Only funding available and look forward to completed by March 2023. Thank you for supporting your local businesses! The key to a thriving local economy throughout the pandemic and always shopping for you and have it delivered to you or you can pick it up. NAKUSP & AREA Jones Boys Boats You can call the store at 250-358-2270 or email [email protected] to Bon Marche Dollar Dollar We are open for business! place your orders. Open 9 am - 5 pm Monday to Saturday. Contactless debit/credit. Cleaning www.jonesboysboats.com Raven’s Nest protocols in place, customers reminded to social distance. Please wear a 250.353.2550 [email protected] Open: Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am – 4 pm; Closed Sunday & Monday. Cool mask in store. https://www.facebook.com/Jonesboysboats Spring/Summer ‘21 fashions from Nomads, Abaka, and OÖM – Message Facebook: Bon Marche Dollar Dollar Nakusp Kaslo Kayaking & Adventure Centre Factory have arrived, our bookshelves are brimming, and as always we’ve got 250-265-3644 www.kasloadventurecentre.com lots of unique items from Japan. Thanks for shopping local – we hope to see Crescent Bay Construction Ltd. 250-353-1925 Getting you outside for your mental health! you soon! 250.358.2178; [email protected]; RavensNestBC.com; and on Facebook. Open Mon-Sat, 8 am-5 pm Kaslo Hotel Nitrile gloves must be put on (available beside the door) when entering and Open! Pub 12 pm Wed – Sun, Closed Mon & Tues. Wing Wednesday every Wilds of Canada Cycle discarded (beside the door) when leaving. week from 3 pm – Only $9/pound. Front desk 8 am – 11 am & 3 pm - 8 pm for Bicycle sales and service Phone orders and pick-up available. E-transfer payment available at cresbay@ check-in and reservations. Strict sanitizing protocols in place. 250-353-7714; Open Thurs-Fri, 10 am-5 pm telus.net • 250-265-3747 kaslohotel.com; Facebook Drop-off service for bicycle repairs. Call for appointment: 250-358-7941 Kim’s Kustoms Kaslo Husky Valley Voice Open regular hours, 8:30 am-5:30 pm Open Mon-Fri, 5 am-8 pm; Sat 6 am-8 pm; Sun 7 am-8 pm Open 1-833-501-1700; [email protected], www.valleyvoice.ca 250-265-4012 Physical distancing measures in effect. 250-353-2205 Kootenay Kustoms Auto Repair Nakusp Glass Kaslo Community Pharmacy Open Mon-Friday 10-5 Please call before coming up Open Open Monday-Friday 9:30 am-5:30 pm 250-358-2121 • [email protected] Drop in, call or email to make an appointment. We look forward to serving you! 250-265-3252, [email protected] Welcome to shop by visiting during business hours or: SILVERTON Nakusp Taxi By phone: 250-353-2224, By fax: 250-353-2336, By email: [email protected] Silverton Building Supplies Pick-up and delivery of anything from licenced food, beverage and retail stores. For prescription refills online visit: kaslopharmacy.myrefill.ca Open Monday-Saturday 8:00 am-5:00 pm 250-265-8222 403 Front Street, PO Box 550, Kaslo V0G 1M0 Hand sanitizer is provided. Please observe distancing. [email protected], phone 250-353-2224, fax 250-353-2336 We look forward to serving you! Royal LePage Selkirk Realty 250-358-2293 Open Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 4:30 pm with COVID-19 safety precautions in place. Kaslo Mechanical Our agents are more than happy to help! Open! Tuesday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm, Saturday 9 am - 1 pm Silverton Camp Cafe 250-265-3635; [email protected] Closed long weekends. Under new ownership! Everything fresh baked daily. 6336 Hwy 31, Kaslo • 250-353-7409 Spring hours Wednesday-Saturday 9:30-2:30 Shon’s Bike - Ski - Stay Kul Nijjar, REALTOR(R) Fair Realty Ltd. Sunday 10-2 Mon-Sat, 9 am - 5:30 pm 780-660-3784 Please drop off bike repairs to the rear entrance (in alley) of the shop. No Open appointments are necessary for bike tune-ups. Our coffee shop and lounge [email protected], 250-505-4722 SLOCAN area is currently closed. Sunnyside Naturals All 2019 bikes are on sale. Village of Slocan – Office, Library, Clinic, Fitness Centre Open Mon-Sat, 9 am-6 pm Village Office open – Masks Mandatory. Library open (Thursdays 1-5pm, For all inquiries, call us as (250) 265-3332, email: [email protected], website: Physical distancing measures in effect. Food takeout Sundays 11am-3pm) - COVID protocols in place; masks mandatory; take out www.shons.ca, Facebook: Shon’s Bike - Ski - Stay. Phone orders and delivery available. 250-353-9667 service available. Clinic open – Nurse Practitioner, Acupuncture - COVID Save-On-Foods Woodbury Resort protocols in place; masks mandatory. Fitness Centre temporarily closed. Open 8 am - 7 pm daily. Max customer limit in place. Please shop individually. Boat rentals, Camping, Fishing! Angler Incentive Program Depot Bottle returns - up to 2 dozen max. Slocan Village Market Ph: 250-353-7717; Fax 250-353-2004 [email protected] Open. Limiting number of customers in the store. Providing gloves and masks 250-265-3662. Store Manager: Kira, Asst. Manager: Ryan to shoppers. Studio Connexion Art Gallery We are accepting orders by phone for pick-up for those who prefer not to Open by appointment or by chance Tues-Sat 11 am-4 pm SLOCAN VALLEY enter the store. We are also offering delivery services on a weekly basis. 250-265-8888; 203 Fifth Ave NW, Nakusp NEW DENVER 250-355-2211, [email protected] Eagle Small Motors and Repairs Monday 4-6 pm; Tuesday-Thursday 9 am-6 pm; Friday-Saturday 9 am-5 pm. Glacier View Service WINLAW 250-265-4911 Open 7 days, 8 am - 6 pm Emery Herbals Botanical Dispensary, Healing Suites and 250-358-2445 Teaching Centre KASLO & AREA New Denver Community Pharmacy The Botanical Dispensary Open Thursday – Saturday, 12-4. Limit of one client Open Mon-Fri, 10 am-5:30 pm in the shop at a time. ACE Building Centre-Kaslo We look forward to serving you! Order requests can be sent to [email protected] or by phoning 250- Open 7:30-5 Mon-Sat, Open Sundays and most stat holidays 10-2 Welcome to shop by visiting during business hours or: 226-7744 for pick-up using our safe pick-up guidelines. We offer a $10 local 250-353-7628, [email protected], www.kaslobuilding.com By phone: 250-358-2500, By fax: 250-358-2524, By email: kaslopharm@gmail. ship rate and all local orders over $75 are shipped free. We ship once weekly. Angry Hen Brewing Company com (please use reference “NDCP”) Our online shop is https://emeryherbals.com/online-apothecary/ Open for patio and inside seating with off-sales for beer to go, 7 days a week! 309 6th Avenue, New Denver V0G 1S0 • Colleen Emery, RHT (CHAofBC) is conducting all client consultation online Phone to pre-order or to arrange a ‘beer-it-forward’ delivery for a friend. 250- or via the phone. Priority is for acute cases, new clients are welcome. New Market Foods • All classes have moved online at this time. 353-7446, [email protected], Facebook, Instagram. Open every day, 8 am-6 pm Cornucopia You are welcome to come and shop. Keep your distance as much as you can Mama Sita’s Now open Mon-Sat, 9:30 - 5:30, closed Sunday with others. We have hand sanitizer at the door as well as at the tills. Open for dine-in, take-out, delivery & Outdoor seating. 8 am-8 pm. 250-353-2594; [email protected]; Facebook Cornucopiakaslo If you are self isolating or not wanting to come to the store, we can do your Phone or come in. 250-226-7070. JB’s Pub & Restaurant Open Thurs-Sun, 3-9 pm. Hours will extend in the summer. It pays to advertise in the Valley Voice!!! Takeout available 250-353-7716; 250-353-7717 Call toll free 1-833-501-1700 for details May 20, 2021 The Valley Voice NAKUSP & THE ARROW LAKES 9 Nakusp council, May 10: Budget settled, farewell to CAO by John Boivin, Local Journalism like the regulation of short-term communities. built for them. The pads will cost Martens announced in April that she Initiative reporter accommodations, or allowing RVs to The RDCK is considering just over $18,500, but the Village was leaving to return to her family Budget passed be used as permanent homes. building an organics processing can invoice the BCEHS for the cost. and friends in Saskatchewan. Mayor After months of hammering They’ll hold public workshops facility at the Nakusp landfill if the Work was to take about three or four Tom Zeleznik thanked Martens for out the minutiae, Village council and work with council through the Village is interested in going ahead days to complete and a few weeks her work in the last two years, and concluded its budget process with development of the new bylaws. with the service. for the cement to cure. The Village cited a dozen initiatives and projects a quick passage of its five-year “I just thought they were more But first, the RDCK board wants is doing the work because it owns Martens had shepherded through the financial plan. Council will take in bang for the buck,” said CAO Cheryl to conduct an online survey to gauge the property. system, from bylaw enforcement to just under $7 million this year to keep Martens, in explaining the decision. the level of public interest. Council Goodbye to CAO the new Official Community Plan. the Village running, and projects an “They were in the middle, but they had no problem with the survey The May council meeting marked His comments were echoed by other unusual $783,000 surplus. Much of definitely offered more.” going ahead, and the mayor and the last for CAO Cheryl Martens. councillors. that’s coming from special funding “I just feel their proposal really several councillors spoke in favour programs pertaining to COVID looked to public engagement, which of the concept. recovery, however. is very important in this community,” Emergency pads Fees and services account for she added. “I learned that through the The Village is going to go head the largest portion of revenue for the OCP bylaw process, and how many and install two concrete pads at the village, at 41%, while 21% comes people did get involved in that.” Emergency Services Building – one from property taxes – three-quarters She also noted the Village has for the ambulance service, and of that, from homeowners. had positive experiences dealing one for the community paramedic. Taxes will rise this year by with Urban Systems on past projects, Councillors had no qualms in 3.58%, which works out to about and the company is working to apply accepting the BC Emergency Health AVAILABLE FOR an extra $27.59 for the average for funding on behalf of council to Services’ request for the pads to be ADOPTION! household. That doesn’t account, support its development projects. Meet our handsome orange kitty, however, for the other levels of Organic waste collection The Hungry Barber Garfield. He is a short-hair, neutered government that also piggyback onto Residents of Nakusp are going to adult male. Garfield is very timid the municipal tax bill – including the be asked for their thoughts on adding right now. If you have that special RDCK, hospital board, and Ministry curbside organic waste collection for touch, and can give him the attention of Education. the community. and care he deserves, give PALS a Zoning review The Regional District of the call at 250-265-3792. Council ratified the Central Kootenay is in the planning administration’s choice for a stages for expanding its solid waste Wednesday – Saturday WEEKLY SPONSOR: consultant to review and refresh the collection system to include food 10 am – 6 pm Village’s zoning bylaws, even though waste and garden waste. It’s a concept that’s growing in popularity, 313 Hwy 23, Nakusp the winner wasn’t the lowest bidder. Nakusp Council approved a $64,900 with diversion projects in Creston, 250-265-7258 (250) 265-3635 www.selkirkrealty.com contract submitted by Urban Castlegar and Nelson slated to Systems. commence in 2022. Urban Systems will review RDCK officials say diverting the Village’s existing bylaws, and organic wastes from the main waste look for areas that need additions, stream can help significantly cut corrections, or removal. Some greenhouse gas emissions, thus topics may be controversial, the drive to add the service in

Studio Connexion in Nakusp features the landscape paintings of Marc Grandbois May 14-29, and has organized a fall workshop with the Quebec artist. Here he is, at his first workshop in Nakusp in May 2019.

Detail from a painting by Marc Grandbois. 10 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice May 20, 2021 #BuyBasin Festival does the trick submitted festival was a big success. while supported by a number of pull off a successful session as well COVID, business can be tighter than With a reach of almost one million The #BuyBasin Festival held organizations, including the Basin as how to engage with the audience. normal. It’s important to get awareness people and 85% of participants March through April was a five- Business Advisors program, economic Each business’s broadcast gave them and support everyone involved in a reporting a ‘win’ in terms of business week showcase using social media to development offices and chambers of a chance to spread the word about the small business.” development, it’s safe to say the highlight more than 100 businesses commerce across the region. products and services they sell. In Chad Bullock’s experience, this Basin’s first-ever virtual small business throughout the Columbia Basin – 15 COVID has hit small businesses Breaking down the numbers, is the time of year kids are coming of them based in the West Kootenay. hard, and the festival, which also the festival featured 112 videos that out of winter hibernation and looking SPECIES AT RISK The idea was to build residents’ featured performances by local garnered 122,000 views and over for an extra-curricular activity. His DISCOVERED awareness of the local businesses musicians, was intended to ignite 4,100 comments from a local audience Facebook Live broadcast about Biologists recently found Herrington Fingernail in their communities and motivate interest and educate people about the and scored a social media reach of his business, Ignite Martial Arts in Clams in the Summit Lake marsh and along audiences to shop local. passionate artists, creators, business more than 960,000. Castlegar and Trail, focused on martial the Slocan River. These tiny bivalve molluscs The feedback from the owners and service providers living Murray-Ellis says the festival arts for three- and four-year-olds. The are blue-listed (Imperiled and Vulnerable) in entrepreneurs who participated in the in the Columbia Basin. helped boost a couple of other cuteness factor engaged the audience BC. Only nine occurrences recorded in the province. They live exclusively in vernal pools festival was overwhelmingly upbeat West Kootenay businesses that initiatives he had already planned for he said, aside from letting everyone and ditches (water in spring, dry out in summer), with 85% reporting a “positive impact went live in front the camera during his business, so the timing was perfect. know what kind of other classes which means they are safe from predatory fish. on business” while 96% said they the festival came away happy with “It seemed like a pretty great the school offers. He saw instant came away from their broadcast with the results. coincidence and a good way to get engagement, which he attributes to a “sense of renewed optimism.” The “It definitely met my expectations, exponential attention,” he said. “It just all of the organizations involved in the festival was put on by the Columbia and I got a few good connections out really increased exposure.” festival. “Two seconds in, people were Basin Trust and FestivalSeekers, of it,” said Brendan Murray-Nellis, Murray-Ellis says Raven Roast watching it and commenting.” owner of Raven Roast in Slocan, is a relatively new business, with All of the businesses said they Welcome to our 13th gallery season which creates and sells herbal coffee a recently launched online sales would definitely sign on to do an event alternative beverages. “And it helped component. “And now we’re seeing like this again given the chance. “It May 14-29: Marc Grandbois me push my social media to the next exponential growth.” was a good experience, yes for sure,” June 1-19: Janet B. Armstrong level with video. I’m seeing it as a very Ella Rempel, owner of Opal said Bullock. June 22-July 10: Delreé Dumont important thing now.” Dawn Holistic Beauty in Castlegar, Shauna Roberts of Soul Fire July 13-31: Maureen Howard Prior to their Facebook Live also experienced a sales bump, and Dance in Slocan Valley agreed with Aug. 4-21: Denyse Marshall broadcasts, each entrepreneur was the timing couldn’t have been better Bullock. She had so much fun doing Aug. 25-Sept. 11: Perry Haddock given one-on-one coaching by a she says, of what she called a “fun” the live event, she’s now planning Sept.14-Oct. 2: Brigitte Desbois social media influencer about how to event. “Right now, with economy and to do a virtual dance recital using the tools she learned during the Gallery Open ONLY by Appointment: Tues. - Sat. 11 am to 4 pm 250-265-8888 #BuyBasin Festival. 203 Fifth Avenue NW Nakusp Festival organizer, FestivalSeekers.com, would like to thank the Trust for making the opportunity happen. Organizers are already planning a potential sequel and encourage everyone to #BuyBasin. Bob Keating reflects on his career in podcast by Jan McMurray ‘Kootenay Time’ is the name of a Covid Restrictions Starting to get you down? podcast hosted by Bob Keating, who Test your creative spirit with a ‘future’ project ran the CBC Nelson bureau until he recently retired from that position. The #BuyBasin Festival featured more than 100 Basin businesses, including the Slocan “I spent 35 years working as a The New Denver & Valley’s Raven Roast. journalist, mostly in the Kootenays, and I didn’t want the work to Area Housing Society just disappear into the ether. So I invites you to participate in 2 CONTESTS proposed a podcast and the CBC liked the idea,” Keating said. • Design affordable housing to be built in Many of the episodes are theme the Village based, with discussions with Sheryl McKay of North by Northwest. • A Naming Contest for the Housing Project “The themes are things such as Your design can be built out of LEGO, the importance of contacts, stories that have impact, stories that I cardboard, any three-dimensional couldn’t quite get to the bottom of, material, OR a drawing. etc.,” Keating said. “Those chats FIVE categories: are interspersed with long form journalism – which was always my Age 5-10 favourite kind of work. Stories you Age 10-16 really dig into.” Keating says he’ll continue the Age 16-25 podcast for “as long as people will Age 25-50 listen.” “I don’t suppose I’ll ever fully Age 50-100 retire,” Keating said. “Podcasting is Rules: ‘Suggested’ designs for 6 units~ a natural extension of what I did for 2 for single people & 4 family units. all those years. At the end of their This could be an apartment complex or individual small houses. career, a shipbuilder has the ships, Be creative and show how the structure should look. a vintner their orchards and wine You’re encouraged to add landscaping to your design. cellar. I just have words and stories A $5.00 entry fee for Adults (16-100) which I wanted to share and it was a All projects need to be dropped off at the Valley Voice by June 10 very cathartic exercise.” Projects will be displayed June 11 on the Eldorado Patio Keating said it was “a privilege and honour” to tell the stories of the – FRIDAY MARKET Grand Opening – people of the Kootenays. May 20, 2021 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 11 Jade Osecki and Carolyn Schramm receive Suzy Hamilton Legacy Awards submitted on her co-founded organization, Mt. welcomed and can be made through the Grade 12 student Jade Osecki of Willet Wilderness Forever (MWWF), Osprey Foundation. PATRICIA Nelson and Carolyn Schramm of Argenta in proposing to add Agenta-Johnson Suzy Hamilton was a writer and are being honoured with this year’s Suzy Landing to the Purcell Wilderness change-maker with an impressive record JOAN Hamilton Legacy Award. Conservancy Provincial Park. of successful environmental and social The cash award is presented annually “I am deeply grateful and honoured activism in the Nelson area. ALEXANDER to a female-identified environmental to receive the Suzy Hamilton Legacy (Quinn) activist in the West Kootenay region. Award as a tribute to Mt. Willet March 21, 1934 - This year, there is a new extension of the Wilderness Forever. This award provides April 3, 2021 award meant to recognize the enduring an opportunity to bring attention to our Pat lived a vibrant, full and engaged dedication of a female-identified campaign at this critical time with the life right up until her unexpected and champion of the environment. imminent threat of clearcut logging on sudden passing. Having only just completed her the Argenta-Johnson’s Landing Face,” She was born in Prince George, last high school course, Jade Osecki said Schramm. The area includes habitat BC to Jack and Joan Quinn. Her family has already demonstrated a strong for the endangered Mountain Caribou. moved to Rossland, BC when Pat was commitment to both environmental and Additional nominees for this year’s 3 years old and it remained the family social justice actions. She has helped award were Sally Hammond of the Wild home for over forty years. Her younger to organize Fridays For Future West Connection, and Lorna Visser, who sister Caroline, was born when Pat was 4 1/2. Kootenay and has been an engaged stewards the Snk’mip Marsh through the The family lived through the Second World War with their Dad overseas for advocate for environmental justice in Vallhala Foundation for Ecology. 5 years. Pat was 6 when he left and 11 when he returned. Their mother was an numerous national organizations. The Suzy Hamilton Legacy Fund Jade Osecki was honoured with this year’s adept and capable woman who did a remarkable job of filling both parental roles Award nominee Carolyn Schramm continues to grow and with it, the size of Suzy Hamilton Legacy Award, along with to provide for her daughters. At nine years old, Pat was struck with rheumatic fever is also being recognized for her work the annual award. Donations are warmly Carolyn Schramm of Argenta. and confined to bed for almost a full year. She was not allowed to put her feet to the floor, had to be carried to the bathroom, did all of her schooling and had all of her meals in her bed. Her family, like many others of the time, did not own a car. They walked or rode their bikes to get where they wanted to be. There is a great picture of Pat and three of her friends as teenagers riding their bikes to Northport, USA. Pat and her Dad were enthusiastic berry pickers and covered much territory in their quest. She told us that her Mom and Caroline did more eating than picking. As a young adult, a day on the slopes at Red Mountain started by walking to the hill carrying your skis. After high school graduation, Pat left Rossland for the big city of Vancouver. She attended business college, made friends as she always did and spent time with some of her favourite aunts and uncles. After college she worked in the office for Pacific Western Airlines at their river base and bought herself a car - a two-tone 1951 Ford Hardtop Convertible! With her hair dyed red, her tall, curvaceous stature and her hot car, she was quite the catch! She had transferred with the airline from Vancouver to Kamloops and it was there that she met a tall handsome pilot who became her husband of 64 years, David Alexander. They had known each other for 6 weeks when Dave said he was going to Mexico for the winter and would she like to come? Pat answered that indeed she would like to go, but they would have to be married first. Word got out at work and four friends from the base arrived at the court house, two of them in overalls. They got the giggles, they got married and they had one picture taken Carolyn Schramm, co-founder of Mt. Willet Wilderness Forever, was honoured with this year’s Suzy Hamilton Legacy Award, along with in the parking lot as husband and wife with their beautiful car in the background. grade 12 student Jade Osecki. Those in attendance wagered that the marriage would last one year, tops. The happy couple then drove to Mexico, stopping enroute in Rossland and Vancouver to introduce their new spouse to their respective families. Congratulations from the Slocan And then the real adventure began! Their first child Kevin, was born the next year in Stewart, BC. Rex followed 18 Valley Community Legacy Society! months later in Vancouver, then Lisa and David both born in Castlegar. Four kids in 5 1/2 years was not that unusual in the 1960s and our Mom still grew a garden, We had 13 people guess correctly that the answer to our preserved everything, baked bread and mended socks. Pat and Dave moved 25 times during their marriage and our Mom kept in touch with people from everywhere Volunteer Recognition Contest was “COMMUNITY”. they had lived. She had friends of all age groups and from all walks of life. She always made people feel that there was nothing else she would rather do, than to They will be receiving prizes for their efforts, and a visit with them. Anyone was welcome and at anytime. diverse group they are indeed! We had folks from Our Mom always loved skiing and was happy to take us out of school for a trip to the hill or if school was closed due to cold temperatures – off to the hill we Hospice Care, a Parent Advisory Council, the Rail would go! She loved her birds; her pet canaries and her wild birds. She always had feeders up and her bird book handy. Usually it’s the kids that bring home pets, but Trail crew, Food Security, Arts Council, Amateur our Mom also brought home dogs and cats. Our family was never without a dog and when we had a particularly strong willed one, off he went to dog obedience Theatre, Seniors Housing, Animal Welfare, Outdoor with Mom committed to their learning. She was a great knitter, as her mother had also been, and produced wonderful things for her kids and grandkids. She was still Education, neighbours helping neighbours and knitting dishcloths for the family. She was a huge Canucks fan and she could talk hockey with the best of them. She had her Canucks flags for the car, towels for more. As one of them said, “that’s what community the house and her jersey for watching the games in. She had pre and post game telephone calls with her sons and her sister. is … helping out when you are needed”. Thanks to Pat had beaten cancer twice and she was so grateful for the care she received, that in 2009 she started recycling greeting cards and donating the proceeds to the everyone who participated. Really, with so many great Nelson chemo lab. Her friend of 80 years Eleanor, came alongside her and together they raised over $12,500 by selling cards for $1 each. Our Mom’s first priority volunteers in the region, we all win! as Christmas approached, was to get her cards out in the mail. This past year she sent out 100 cards! That is no small feat and it shows what a life she was living, that she had 100 people to keep in touch with. You can honour our Mom by thinking of her when you see the first spring flowers bloom and see your first robin of the year. She was always happy to see the swallows return and to feed the hummingbirds. The family will have a small service on the farm once Covid allows us to gather her kids, grandkids and great grandkids together. Thank you for loving her as much as we all did. With thanks to RDCK AREA H for their support You are invited to leave messages of condolence for the family at www. castlegarfuneral.com. 12 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice May 20, 2021 Alex Berland to step down as chair of Slocan Valley Legacy Society submitted popular across Canada as a do-it- to grow. In the past decade, we have we want to grow our endowment, but foundations, this good news will be 2021 marks a milestone and a yourself way for ordinary folks to focused on how to do those two building trust and credibility in the an inherited bequest from someone turning point for the Slocan Valley support programs that enrich and jobs through major activities such as community takes time. The board has with a great love for the valley. Those Community Legacy Society. It’s the strengthen their communities. The Giving Tuesday, volunteer recognition, had many discussions about values other foundations then have more organization’s 10th year in operation, founding board members were all summer outreach and granting. We such as accountability, confidentiality money to offer in grants, creating more and the final year of Alex Berland’s local residents. Since then, several not only developed the necessary and fairness. publicity and a “virtuous circle” of tenure as chair. Alex joined the board dozen volunteers joined the society structures and processes, but also lately Our greatest challenge faces most more donations, more earned interest in 2011 and he has been board chair for board and its committees – a terrific we adapted from face-to-face to more organizations in the valley – recruiting and more grants. the past nine years. At the upcoming effort by community leaders who love virtual formats due to COVID-19. fresh volunteers to replace aging How do you feel about stepping AGM, Alex will officially step down this valley. What have been the Legacy Society’s incumbents. We all need to prepare down? What do you plan to do in the as required by the SVCLS’s bylaws. Nelson’s Osprey Foundation was greatest successes and greatest for hand-over and think about how future? Why did you start volunteering? the midwife for the SVCLS and challenges? to make that transition attractive and Retiring as a director means leaving Why volunteer? Living in this continues to provide terrific support Our success has two components: meaningful to the next generation. one of the most productive boards that remarkable place, I am very aware to the society board. Other early what we achieve and how we achieve How do you see the SVCLS changing I have ever experienced. I am certainly of my privilege; volunteering is my supporters were Kootenay Savings it. Since 2011, we have steadily grown in the future? going to miss our camaraderie and way of expressing gratitude. A wise Community Foundation, Columbia our endowment, raising over $130,000 I expect the Legacy Society will awesome team-work – this is premium hippie told a very young me, “Every Basin Trust and Regional Director from individual donors. Our grants continue slow and steady progress until do-goodery. For the near future, I will day I try to do something for my Walter Popoff. have also increased steadily and this some future date when the board chair continue my volunteer work with Mid- community, something for my family What changes in the Legacy Society year our own funds were doubled from receives a call from a lawyer who says, Main Community Health Centre in and something for myself.” I have been have you seen over the years? external sources. How we achieve “I have some good news.” Based on the Vancouver and with Oasis for Posterity, volunteering since I was 20, learning so The Legacy Society has two success is also important. Of course, experience of other local community a rural education project in Bangladesh. much and meeting so many wonderful jobs: getting money and giving it people. away. Donations to our endowment Why was the Slocan Valley Community fund are like fruit-trees in an orchard Legacy Society formed? because we use only the interest for Community foundations are grants, leaving the principal amount Susan Stark May 11, 1954 - May 7, 2021 Susan Stark passed away on May 7 at her home in Kaslo, B.C. She was exactly where she wanted to be when her time came, home at Lakewood Inn, surrounded by loved ones, flowers and music. Born in Barrie, Ontario on May 11, 1954 to Willard and Ruth Kinzie, Susan was the younger sister to brothers Bob and George. In 1974 she moved to Vancouver Island, where she met and married her first husband, Brian Kimola, with whom she had two children, Rachael in 1980 and Kyle in 1982. In 1986, she and Brian divorced and a few years later she reconnected with her childhood sweetheart and the love of her life, Doug Stark. Alex Berland in the orchard at his Tulaberry Farm as he prepares to step down from the duties of the Slocan Valley Community Legacy Society Board Chair. In 1992, she moved with her children to the Western Kootenays so she and Doug could start a new life together. A few years later, they discovered a beautiful piece of property just outside the town limits. (Rachael maintains that they only found it because it was the site of a highschool field trip she took in 1995.) In 1996, she and Doug purchased the Lakewood Inn and settled into a joyful life as resort owners, happily renting out log cabins and campsites to locals and tourists looking to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kootenay Lake. She and Doug finally married in June of 1998, saying their long overdo ‘I do’s’ under a floral archway in front of the main house at Lakewood. (Kyle would often say the part of the wedding he liked best was getting to wear a kilt for the first time.) Susan was in her element at Lakewood, making lifelong friends with many of the visitors who would come back every year and delighting in the acres of green space to garden. Her legendary green thumb was never without something to plant or prune and every time Doug and Kyle would clear the bush from a new area on the property, she was right behind them (sometimes literally right behind them) with a wagonful of plants to turn the space into a new garden. She and Doug began travelling every year to Mexico, sometimes spending a month or more at a time in various small villages along the coast. Sitting on a beach with a good book (and a glass of wine) while the sun beat down on her was one of her happy places. In 2014, one of Susan’s dreams came true when she became a grandmother as granddaughter Kaelynn Kimola was born to Kyle and his wife Kara. Few things delighted her more than being called Granny Sue by the spunky little redhead. In the early 2010s, both she and Doug began battles with cancer within a couple years of each other. Doug lost his fight with throat cancer in February of 2018, while Susan fought both lung and bladder cancer, continually defying the odds given by her doctors. Her well known stubborn nature and fierce independence is credited by those who loved her as the reason she held on so long. Due to the current Covid situation, the family has decided to hold off on any memorial service until all those who knew and loved Susan can attend safely. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Susan’s name to the Royal Victorian Hospital in Kaslo, or the Canadian Cancer Society. May 20, 2021 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 13 Silverton council, May 12: Co-Work society requests Village space for Wi-Fi Garden by Moe Lyons free public Wi-Fi access nearby, with • Council was delighted to be Main suggested the Village consider a lot of what we do.” • A proposal for a Wi-Fi Garden outdoor furniture. notified that the Village of Silverton putting up signage discouraging • The Silvery Slocan Historical and co-work space on Village Hughes said this would be “a is the recipient of a Firesmart this practice. She also the Rosebery Society sent along a copy of their property was presented by Miranda win for both the co-work space and Community Protection Achievement transfer station is accepting yard fascinating little newsletter. To find Hughes with Ellen Kinsel on behalf for the Village,” and would involve Certificate from Firesmart Canada. and garden waste for free in May out how to obtain a copy, write to: of the Silverton Co-Work Society. The “very little cost to either side.” The Village will receive the certificate from residential customers. (More [email protected]. society has been offering work space She suggested there could be grant and a colourful metal sign recognizing information on the RDCK website.) • Roy Brooke, executive director and internet access at the Silverton funding available for this initiative, its work with the Slocan Integral • CAO Hillary Elliott announced of the Municipal Natural Assets General Store on a small scale while although it could be done without Forestry Cooperative (SIFCo) around both campgrounds are officially open Initiative (MNIA), wrote to request raising funds for a major renovation additional funding. She also indicated wildfire resiliency. Main pointed out as of Friday, May 14. The propellor that the Village sign on to a letter of the building. The renovation is the co-work society would take Silverton was the first community from the S.S. Rosebery has now been vigorously objecting to the intention scheduled to begin this summer, and responsibility for all the work and in BC to have dedicated itself to installed in front of the museum and of the Public Sector Accounting the society is looking for a space to expenses involved in exchange for a this work. She stated it involved will soon get a fresh coat of paint. Board to remove “natural assets” from continue its small-scale service while small indoor space. “hundreds of thousands of dollars Work on the proposed bylaw officer public entity financial statements. This construction is underway. This would All council members responded worth of work that went to exclusively is proceeding, and staff hopes to have would have a huge impact on small involve moving the organization’s favourably, and Acting Mayor Leah local hires.” a proposal in place in time for 2022 communities in particular. According high-speed internet hub and work Main proposed a meeting between the • Councillor Tanya Gordon budget considerations. to the MNIA, “The term Municipal space to perhaps the old museum or CAO and the proponents to discuss expressed concern about residents • In Acting Mayor Main’s [or] Natural Assets refers to the stocks fire hall, and establishing outdoor the idea further. dumping debris beside and in the creek. extensive report, she noted that gas of natural resources or ecosystems tax funding to municipalities has once that contribute to the provision of New Denver council, May 11: Tax increase of 2% approved again doubled in this year’s federal one or more services required for by Kathy Hartman municipal taxes make up only 43% year, with expenses of abourt $1.4 budget. This is a per capita grant to the health, well-being, and long-term • Municipal property tax will of your total tax bill. School taxes million. The surplus will pay down be used for capital improvements. sustainability of a community and its increase by 2% in 2021 – or about make up 33% and will come to debt and go into reserve funds. The Main said this is “important money – residents.” Council agreed to sign on $14 on an average home. about $556 on the average New Village had a debt of $274,070 at the without it, we could not afford to do to this letter. Council adopted the five-year Denver home. RDCK taxes make end of 2020. There are four years left financial plan and tax rate bylaws up 16% of the total bill, and will on the loan payments for the paving after a presentation by Colin be $260 this year for the owner of project completed some years ago. – Gone but not forgotten – McClure, Chief Financial Officer an average home. The rest of the The capital budget this year is (CFO). bill is for police, hospital and BC about $3 million, mostly coming Barney Allen Ross, born July 28, 1952 McClure’s presentation showed Assessment Authority/Municipal from grants. Projects include the average home in New Denver is Finance Authority taxes. relocation of the Village wells ($1.5 in Nelson, BC, passed away May 04, assessed at $237,000, up $21,000 Utility rates remain the same this million, grant pending); Denver from last year, when it was worth year as last – $359 for residential Siding water project, Nikkei Centre 2021 in New Denver, BC. Thompson $216,000. Municipal taxes on that water and $164 for residential upgrades, campground sani-dump, Funeral Service in care of private $237,000 home will be $724 this year garbage. Knox Hall completion, a generator ($710 last year). The Village’s operational for the fire department, and the rural burial arrangements. However, McClure said, revenue is about $1.5 million this revitalization project. • Council received confirmation BC takes step to acknowledge from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities of a $50,000 grant VILLAGE OF historical wrongs against for its asset management planning. Japanese Canadians • Councillor John Fykes reported that a purchase order has gone out for NEW DENVER submitted will provide much-needed health new gym equipment and matting for The Province is providing the and wellness supports to internment PUBLIC NOTICES the Slocan Health Centre gym. That, Nikkei Seniors Health Care and survivors, helping them to connect and the new lighting. will improve Housing Society with $2 million as with others in their community, to Home Owner Grant Applications the atmosphere greatly, he said. part of its commitment to honour stay healthy and remain independent Starting May 1st, 2021 Home Owner Grant (HOG) applications • Development permits were the traumatic internment of almost over the coming years.” are to be made directly to the Province of BC. approved for the construction of sheds 22,000 Japanese Canadians during The funding will help these at both Glacier View Cabins and the Program eligibility remains unchanged; however, municipalities the Second World War. centres enhance their programming Adventure Domes. Glacier View is are NO LONGER accepting applications for the HOG. Learn “This government acknowledges for seniors in assisted and building sheds between the cabins more & apply: www.gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant or Phone the role that it played in the historical independent living, as well as the for hot water tanks, and Adventure 1-888-355-2700. wrongs committed against the local community. This will include Domes is building a storage/laundry Japanese Canadian community supports for those with dementia and shed. Development permits are during the 1940s,” said Rachna Parkinson’s disease, community talks Wildlife Attractants required in New Denver’s downtown Singh, Parliamentary Secretary about current issues and concerns, The warmer weather has shown an increase of bear (or other core, to protect and enhance the for Anti-Racism Initiatives. “This and exercise classes to help seniors wildlife species) sightings in and around the Village. A reminder town’s heritage character. initial grant is a first step toward stay fit and healthy. for all of us to do our part in keeping our community safe by lasting recognition of the trauma “Trauma affects generations, managing the wildlife attractants around our homes. This in- suffered by the community. We and we have seen this time and cludes keeping garbage in a secure location before morning of are committed to working with the time again,” said Mable Elmore, collection in accordance with the Village of New Denver Solid National Association of Japanese Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors’ Waste Management Bylaw No. 581, 2004. Canadians over the coming year to Services and Long-Term Care. If you see a bear in your area: define recognition opportunities in “That’s why today is so important. • Go indoors. Stay calm and do not run or taunt the 2022 and beyond.” We must recognize the steps needed animal. Nikkei Seniors Health Care and for the healing and recognition Our valley’s green • Alert your neighbours. Housing Society will use the $2 journey for Japanese Canadians who grocer since 1990 million to develop and deliver health- are now seniors, and ensure we fulfil • For more tips on a “wildsafe” yard, and for information and wellness-oriented programming our promise to the survivors of these on options such as electric fencing, go to for Japanese Canadian internment historical wrongs.” • Fresh www.wildsafebc.ca. survivors. The society will also The grant is a first step toward • Report human-wildlife conflicts to the BC Conservation administer funding with the National fulfilling a mandate commitment • Organic Officer Service at 1-877-952-7277. Association of Japanese Canadians of the Ministry of Attorney General (NAJC) to other Japanese Canadian to honour the Japanese Canadian • Wholesome Laneways organizations that support survivors. community by providing lasting The Village of New Denver reminds residents to keep lanes “The terrible loss suffered by recognition of the traumatic 1290 Hwy #6 open and not for parking use. Emergency vehicles need access thousands of Japanese Canadians internment of Japanese Canadians Crescent Valley to these lanes in the event of a fire or medical emergency. In in the 1940s is still impacting during the Second World War. This addition Public Works may require access for maintenance the community today, with many grant responds to recommendations 250-359-7323 purposes. experiencing lasting health issues from NAJC for targeted funding for 115 Slocan Avenue · P.O. Box 40, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 and trauma,” said Adrian Dix, health and social care programs for – Open daily – (250) 358-2316 · [email protected] · www.newdenver.ca Minister of Health. “This funding Japanese Canadian survivors. (Closed Christmas & New Year’s day) 14 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice May 20, 2021 Winlaw School students inspired by Community Citizenship Film Project submitted history of how community resources sd8.bc.ca/ action. Val Mayes, a volunteer with the grand-others and help our cause,” shared “When seniors and students meet came to be and an appreciation of “Learning to be an active, informed Grassroots Grammas, the Slocan Valley Mayes. The entire Grade 5-6 Winlaw face to face, everyone benefits,” says local altruism. Stories of how the rail citizen is an important part of the Social chapter of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, class is now organizing to participate in Winlaw teacher Linda Out. trail came to be, housing initiatives for Studies curriculum,” says teacher explains in her interview how the a Stride to turn the Tide walk in June. Grades 5 and 6 students at Winlaw seniors, the Slocan River Streamkeepers Linda Out. “And based on the student group of Canadian grandmothers and Donations to support their efforts can Elementary school have just completed and messages from local indigenous reflections at the end of each film, many grand-others are raising awareness and be made at https://slf.akaraisin.com/ui/ a series of documentary films that Elders Marilyn James and Pat Bruderer of our students are maturing beyond mobilizing support in Canada for those stridetoturnthetide2021 This project was showcase the life work, a story, or an are among the series of interviews themselves and developing an interest caring for orphaned children of the AIDS supported by an Artists in the Classroom achievement of a group of elders and conducted. in global and local citizenship.” pandemic in Africa. “After the interview, Grant disbursed by ArtStarts in Schools seniors living in the Slocan Valley. The The films can now be viewed on the A direct outcome of the film project they asked me what they could do to and funded by the Province of British goal of the project was to interview role Winlaw school website: https://winlaw. has been student inspiration to take help, and whether students could become Columbia and the BC Arts Council. models of active citizenship so that in turn, students could connect to the local SD 8 Kootenay Lake adopts budget, saves money on laptop lease history of where they live and develop by Jan McMurray costs of services and supplies. three years and will cost about $200,000 would always be leased from the same intergenerational relationships. The School District 8 Kootenay Creston Trustee Allan Gribbin voted per year. However, the plan is to ask company, McLellan replied that the With an ArtStarts funding grant, Lake board of education adopted its against the budget because he disagrees the board to consider leasing additional district would always be looking for students learned documentary film 2021-22 budget at a special meeting on with the way the procurement of laptops computers every year. After three years, more favourable terms. making skills from local filmmaker Brian May 14. for grades 7 and 10 students was handled. the annual lease payments would be The budget was given two readings Lye. Lye guided the students through the The $72,132,770 budget is down He said the laptop expenditure was about $600,000 and all students from at the board’s regular May 11 meeting, steps of filmmaking, including research, almost $2.5 million from this year’s “added before the board approved it” grades 7 to 12 would have their own but did not pass third reading because writing interview questions, camera use, budget of $74,627,580. and local suppliers were not considered, computer. Gribbin voted against it. The budget story boarding, editing, recording voice- “This is the tightest budget I have contrary to school district policy. “It seems to me we’re pushing cannot be given all three readings at the overs and incorporating B-roll photos. had to do since I started work here McLellan reported that IT Director a big debt down the road,” Gribbin same meeting without a unanimous vote “The most important and exciting at School District 8, with decreasing Nick Howald was able to negotiate commented. at third reading. part of this project for me, is that the revenues and increasing expenses,” said a lease instead of a purchase for the McLellan acknowledged that the The board reconvened on May 14 students are being taught a filmmaking Secretary-Treasurer Michael McLellan. laptops for grades 7 and 10 students lease payment would grow over time, and adopted the budget, with Gribbin practice that focuses on the importance McLellan explained that revenues next year, saving considerably on that “but it would grow to equivalent amounts opposed. of creating and maintaining respectful are decreasing mainly because there line item in the budget. The amount for you have been spending [on information This is the second year that the SD relationships with their subjects,” says will be no COVID-related funding next the computers in the preliminary budget technology]. I think people are happy 8 board has had to schedule a special Lye. “And that the students can include year. This year, the district received $2.3 was $750,000, and it is now $200,000. with the tech investments in the district.” meeting to adopt the budget because of their personal voice and insights on what million in COIVD-19 Safe Return to The term of the computer lease is When Gribbin asked if the computers Trustee Gribbin’s opposing vote. they have learned into the films.” School/Class funds. In total, 11 short documentary-style Expenses are going up next year, Nakusp and Slocan Valley to get Recovery Advisors films have been produced, highlighting McLellan said, because salaries and submitted supporting this important work in our Community Futures is among 20 a vast array of dedicated volunteers and wages are increasing by 2-4%, as per Nakusp and Slocan Valley are rural areas.” successful applicants whose projects knowledge keepers in the valley. Each collective agreements. The district also receiving new support for economic Slocan Valley Economic will create a total of 30 part-time and film reveals merits of volunteering, the expects inflation to cause increases in recovery. Development Coordinator Ron LeBlanc full-time Recovery Advisor positions to The Economic Trust of the Southern and Nakusp Area Development Board assist businesses and rural communities Land Act Interior (ETSI-BC) announced the President Margaret Driscoll were also in the Southern Interior with COVID-19 successful funding recipients of the Rural pleased their communities are among economic recovery. Notice of Application for a Disposition of Crown Business and Community Recovery those receiving the funding. In total, 59 communities in all nine Land (RBCR) Program, and Community “We want the Slocan Valley to ETSI-BC regional districts are being Futures Central Kootenay received continue thriving, despite the economic served by these RBCR-funded projects, Take notice that I/We, Krestova Improvement District, from funding to hire two Recovery Advisors, impacts and shifts in behaviour in including 10 First Nations communities. Krestova, BC, have applied to the British Columbia Ministry one based in Nakusp and another in the response to this pandemic,” LeBlanc ETSI-BC’s CEO Laurel Douglas and her of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Rural Slocan Valley. said. “I’m grateful for this funding to hire team were inspired by the applications. Development (FLNRORD), Kootenay Boundary Region, for a “The advisors will support individual another able body to support businesses “In reviewing the applications, we Licence of Occupation for public works situated on Provincial Crown small businesses by connecting them and help them adapt here in the Slocan saw innovation at the forefront as a key Land located in the vicinity of Krestova, BC. with resources, while also looking at Valley.” to economic recovery for communities,” the business community as a whole and Driscoll added, “We know we need said Douglas. “Our team is working FLNRORD invites comments on this application, the Lands File creating economic recovery initiatives to support Nakusp small businesses closely with the recipients so their is 4406221. Written comments concerning this application should for their area,” explained Community through the COVID-19 pandemic and Recovery Advisors can engage and be directed to Sr. Authorization Specialist, FLNRORD, Kootenay Futures Executive Director Andrea this funding for a Recovery Advisor will begin providing much-needed economic Boundary Region, at 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook, BC V1C Wilkey. “It’s great to see ETSI-BC help us do that.” recovery support.” 7G1. Comments will be received by FLNRORD up to July 3, 2021. FLNRORD may not be able to consider comments received after Introducing the candidates in the Silverton by-election this date. Please visit the website at http://comment.nrs.gov.bc.ca/ for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. 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Colin Ferguson Don Broughton Colin Ferguson is running for Don Broughton is running mayor. He and his wife took up full- for mayor because he feels the time residence in Silverton when they Clarence community has changed – and retired in 2018. They had been coming denBok not for the better. He’d like to see to Silverton for seven years while one Clarence denBok is the only several improvements to the town of their children attended the Valhalla person who submitted papers for and more honesty in council. He Summer School of Music. When the Silverton councillor position. As attends council meetings regularly. recently asked to run for mayor of long as he doesn’t withdraw by end Broughton was born in Silverton and Silverton, Colin readily agreed because of day May 21, he will be elected has always called Silverton home, he feels that serving the community is a by acclamation. Clarence owns even when he had to move away for civic duty. He looks forward to getting Silverton Building Supplies and has work. He ran for mayor in the last to know more of his neighbours and taken on various volunteer roles in municipal election in 2018, and for learning more about the community the community over the years he has councillor in a previous election. and its concerns. lived here. May 20, 2021 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 15 Slocan council, May 10: Boundary expansion process initiated by Joanne Feenstra spent within two years. This forms could be provided. take any further action to this obtain an update from Daniel a large ‘no camping’ sign • Council agreed to start pilot program is also available Once the ministry is satisfied response. Scott, provincial project erected in the area and council the process of a municipal to New Denver, Silverton, that all criteria have been met, • The Public Works report coordinator. Lunn stated that established a ‘no camping’ boundary expansion to include Area H, Kaslo and Area D. the Village will seek electoral stated that Clean-Up Week various community members bylaw last year. Mayor Lunn property south of Arlington There are potentially 20 approval for the boundary April 19-22 resulted in the and council had concerns stated that she and the CAO, Road adjacent to the cemetery, lots on the property south of expansion. Full program and collection of 48.5 cubic metres about the closed parking lot, in March, requested a meeting as well as the Owl Walk, the Arlington Road adjacent to the map details are available at the of mixed waste and scrap berm height, and the black with the RCMP to discuss RV Park, the cemetery, the cemetery. The Slocan Valley municipal office. metal and the new electronic plastic coverings and the options, including requesting Outriders grounds, vacant Community Complex Society • Laura Adams applied recycling program collected orange fencing surrounding a policing service plan for that land, a small piece of Crown asked council to consider for a variance to obtain a 2.5 cubic metres of e-waste. the berms. Councillor Pelletier area. Council has not heard land and two residences. The providing Village water to the water hookup for a vacant The Slocan RV Park opened commented that this is phase back. Lunn said she hopes that first step is to hire a consultant, lots back in March, but current lot at 1011 Main Street in May 1. one of a three-phase project, council can perhaps access who will prepare a boundary bylaws prohibit the Village order to establish a Kootenay • Jeremi Buzolitch-Roy which will in the future include funds through the RCMP’s expansion proposal and a from providing new water native plant and wildflower received approval to operate a work at the current dog beach seasonal funding program to communication package for connections outside municipal pollinator habitat site. She mobile vendor food cart on the and work on more entrances deal with this camping issue. residents. The project will boundaries. plans to include local native waterfront for four months this to the beach. He said some • Resident Denise Dufault be funded by the provincial The Village will now shrubs, wildflowers and season. ‘The Grizz’ food truck clarification from the Province asked about the Official Rural Resident Attraction and proceed with a Request deciduous trees designed to will provide sandwiches, fries and the trail society would be Community Plan. Major Lunn Retention Pilot Program of the for Proposals to hire the attract butterflies, bees and and poutine from 8 am to 9 pm desirable at this point. said staff needs to put out Ministry of Forests, Lands, consultant. The guidelines of birds. Adams said irrigation and will be powered by both a • Fredrickson also asked a Request for Proposals to Natural Resource Operations the pilot program suggest that will become unnecessary once generator and propane. council how they were support the next community and Rural Development, public consultation include plants become established on • The WE Graham planning to address camping planning process, which will which is offering up to information to both property the site after a few years. CAO Community Services Society by the tunnel road. There is take place in 2021 and 2022. $50,000 to cover the costs of owners and residents with Gordon noted that Adams was awarded $483.50 from planning for land that might an invitation for response will need to adhere to water Slocan’s discretionary fund • cement, be available for residential letters, as well as a public restrictions when they are set for Slocan Community Garden • premixed housing. The funding must be meeting where feedback in place this season. Council costs. cement, approved the variance request. • Council approved • insulation, Fill out your census forms, • Council received a a setback variance in the • drywall response to its request that residential zone from 15 feet help your town: Slocan mayor the provincial government to 11 feet on Nelson Street to Large selection of fence posts, by John Boivin, Local documents, the Village tried to enable access to provincial accommodate a carport. Journalism Initiative reporter appeal the results. parks in the West Kootenay • A report from the gates & fencing! Slocan’s mayor is pleading “There is an asterisk by opening up the logging Columbia Basin-Boundary – corral panels with the village’s population by our numbers from Stats roads that lead to them, Region Community Data designating them public Program indicates that 40% of to fill out their census forms Canada, because the numbers Sprinklers, hoses, roads and maintaining them adults in Slocan have incomes Pet Food and Farm and return them to the federal are questionable.” lawnmowers & weed as public roads. The Ministry lower than the median for Animal Feed government. It’s not just an academic wackers in stock “We want to get the exercise: a lower population of Forestry, Lands, Natural Canadian families, the highest Peat Moss - $19.99/bale, word out: please, please get means a reduced amount Resource Operations and rate in the Columbia Basin. Rural Development replied Silverton at 29% ranks third Sunshine Mix counted,” says Jessica Lunn. given in unconditional Seed starting soil, flats The federal government grants, like the federal gas that reactivating damaged and New Denver at 24.7% has launched the 2021 census, tax grant. Provincial charts roads needs to take into ranks fourth. & inserts, seeds and forms are starting to show a $2,000 drop in Village consideration environmental • Resident Dave Sewer Pipe, Septic Tanks & Accessories appear in people’s mailboxes. revenues two years in a risk, public safety and the Fredrickson asked council We are limiting people to 4 customers in the store at any one time Lunn has put the issue in row recently with that grant cost of repairs and long-term about the improvement pretty clear economic terms: alone, because of the lower maintenance. The ministry project by the gazebo (berms Check out our new wagons & garden tools. filling out the census form is population figures. says it is working with BC and parking lot). The joint .00 Parks and the Ministry project of Recreation Sites Straw bales $13 good for you as a resident of “We are very good at Proper face masks are required Slocan. working with what we get,” of Transportation and and Trails BC and the local “It provides us with more she says. “But if you don’t get Infrastructure to determine Slocan Heritage Trail Society ability to re-invest in the counted, that’s money we can’t which resource roads to is on provincially owned land. community,” she says. reinvest in our community.” maintain. Council did not Mayor Lunn directed staff to Open 9-5 Mon-Fri, 10-4 Sat, Closed Sunday Slocan has first-hand That’s why Lunn posted knowledge about what not to Facebook recently to let Four Seasons filling out the forms can do, citizens know it’s important the mayor says. Lunn says for them to be counted. Greenhouse & Nursery the village’s trouble with She says part of the Open 10-5 daily Statistics Canada began in problem may be reluctance 5531 Slocan River Road, Winlaw 2016, the last time the federal to be counted by authorities It is that time of year where we look around and think agency was conducting the – “this is the Slocan Valley,” about the amazing citizens we have in our community. 250-226-7254 Canada-wide count. she notes, where a degree Since 1989, the “Citizen of the Year” award has been Fruit trees: Apples, Pears, “We were actually of skepticism towards presented to a deserving citizen in recognition of their Peaches, Apricots, Plums, excited to hear back from the government information- being a good neighbour. numbers because we had seen gathering is common. Cherries, Nectarines, Walnut & There are a variety of ways one is a good neighbour such a lot of new development, “But it’s important for as: volunteering time on boards; participating in work Hazelnut trees. positive indicators for the people to understand why parties; assisting with fundraising; helping someone in community… new builds, this matters,” she told the Starting @ $59.99 need; being there always willing to lend a helping hand. the numbers at school were Valley Voice. “It’s not the Roses: David Austen, Climbing, Tea, Landscape increasing,” she says. “But personal information, that Many times, these individuals may have been doing good Perennials: over 300 new varieties Starting @ $6.99 deeds for years and their contributions to our community instead of an increase, their doesn’t matter, it’s the overall • Strawberries, Raspberries, Haskap & Goji berries, numbers showed a reduction numbers that count.” are not well known. They just quietly go about doing of 24 people.” Looking around town, good deeds not seeking recognition but simply because many small fruits Statistics Canada Lunn says she’s confident the they are good neighbours and want to help. • Wasabi & Horseradish roots determined that there had been numbers will show the village If you know of a person who deserves this award, please • 7 varieties of Blueberries $18.99/1 gallon pot a population drop in Slocan has grown since 2016. With in- send your letter outlining their contributions to the • Trees & Shrubs, unusual Evergreens from 296 to 272 citizens, or fill housing, multi-family units Village of Kaslo before June 10th. • Soil, Fertilizer, Landscape Fabric about an 8% reduction. and commercial rental suites The Citizen of the Year award will be “Staff questioned those popping up over town, she’s presented at Kaslo’s Birthday Celebration Your one-stop numbers and did some research pretty certain it won’t reflect held in Legacy Park in August. shopping on their own,” says Lunn. a shrinking community. Kaslo’s Citizen of the Year award is Armed with their own data, As long as people fill out sponsored by the Village of Kaslo. nursery tax rolls, and other supporting the forms and return them. 16 KASLO & DISTRICT The Valley Voice May 20, 2021 Kaslo council, May 11: May Days parade a go by John Boivin, Local Journalism go ahead and commit to the sewer Kaslo’s local Pride Committee to close Kemp Creek dam repairs Budget bylaw adopted Initiative reporter crossing, with the Village paying for it 4thStreet between A Avenue and Front Council received a proposal Council passed, pretty well without May Days parade out of the sewer capital reserve fund. Street to allow for the painting of a from Kerr Wood Leidal Associates comment, it’s financial plan for this year If there’s one event Kaslovians love, “It’s an opportunity to get work rainbow flag on Friday, June 4. Staff will and approved spending $25,000 and projections forward to 2026. it’s the annual May Day festival, but it done now instead of ripping up be asked to clean the street really well on engineering and construction This year’s budget had called for a will have to be scaled right down again pavement in three years’ time when the (organizers think last year’s rainbow management for the Kemp Creek dam, 4% increase in taxes (after last years’ 0% this year due to COVID. The Chamber sewer project moves forward,” added crosswalk didn’t adhere well because the reservoir for the Village’s water increase, that works out to the inflation is organizing a parade for May Days CAO Dunlop, saying the project was of a dirty painting surface). Volunteers supply that was damaged in heavy rate over two years) and a new parcel tax Monday evening at 6 pm and asked the estimated to cost $47,000 if done during painting the crosswalk that evening thunderstorms last May. CAO Dunlop to raise funds for sewer maintenance. Village to participate. the bridge replacement – a fraction of will be supplied with high-viz vests by says they’re still working on the scope But the residential rate dropped Kaslo River Bridge the estimated cost. the Village. of the engineering that has to be done slightly after the final totals were CAO Ian Dunlop reported that After some debate, council Council also approved reading the this season. They’re also waiting to hear calculated. construction on the Kaslo River Bridge approved spending the money. official Pride proclamation and flying back from the insurer about covering the “On the Village portion of replacement has begun and will continue “I think it’s a great opportunity and the Pride flag over city hall for the cost of the project, though the Village residential taxes, the tax rates went to September 10. Work will continue six we should come up with the money to month the next day, Saturday June 5. has been told that engineering costs down by 9.16%,” says CAO Dunlop. days a week, with reduced activity on commit,” said Councillor Kellie Knoll, That motion was opposed by Councillor will be covered as part of the project “Average property value assessments long weekends. The project will see a voting for spending the money now. Henry van Mill, who suggested the flag management. went up by 11.4% from 2020 to 2021, so temporary bridge put up in June, which “The project is essential for how we’ll be flown from the Kemball building or The Village put out tenders on a homeowner who saw their assessment will have one-lane alternating traffic and expand in this town.” some other civic property. the job last year, but all the bids came go up by the average will see a 1.8% net traffic control. Once the sewer is extended in a Tree plan needs time in over budget. This year, Dunlop increase in the Village portion of taxes.” Pedestrian access to part of the few years, there will be a parcel tax to Council agreed to extending the says, they’ve broken up the job into Tax rates are based on a rate per river trail will be blocked off during replace the reserves the Village spends Tree Planting Plan until mid-June of smaller components. The main ones, the $1,000 of assessed value. The overall construction and there’ll be no foot now. this year. concrete repairs, would be the largest, residential tax rate, once the Regional traffic across the bridge during active Kaslo River Dike Contractor Patricia Leier says but other jobs may be able to be farmed District, hospital, school and police construction periods. The work plan for the Kaslo River she needs the extra time to establish out to small contractors or even done taxes was added, is actually going down Council’s plans to piggyback a Dike project is before the Department a prioritized list of locations for new in-house. “We feel confident this is the by 4% – but other factors affect that. highway crossing for future sewer of Fisheries. CAO Dunlop says he’s tree plantings, and a list of species for right approach,” he told council. “Unfortunately, there will be a jump expansion while the bridge is being hoping the Village will be granted a specific locations to offset the deficit New trailhead in industrial and business rates because replaced are not going as smoothly as permit through a letter of compliance, created in relation to tree removals. Council approved a proposal by the Province cut the school tax rate for hoped. The Village applied for a grant and have the project avoid the formal “Tree plantings will be calculated using Kaslo Outdoor Recreation and Trails industrial and business by half last year to cover the cost of the project, but the review process. the Tree Policy information of two trees Society to re-locate the True Blue Trail but did not provide that relief again this grant hasn’t come through yet. “They’re mainly concerned about for every one removed,” Leier reported Network trailhead sign and to develop a year,” says Dunlop. “So here we are with an opportunity how much of the riparian area will be to council. parking area at the southwest corner of Both the five-year financial plan, to get the work done for less than half impacted by the construction,” said The Village crew is also going to Kaslo West Road and Bjerkness Road. tax rate bylaw, and parcel tax bylaws the cost, but we don’t have grant funding Dunlop. “In fact, because of erosion get technical instruction on the planting, They’ll also close the parking area near for water and sewer were all affirmed. to cover it,” Dunlop told council. there, we have lost a lot of riparian care and maintenance of young trees, the runway. You have to be a little more on the So staff recommended that council habitat, so we hope we can move and how to protect them from wildlife. OCP review ball to get your taxes paid this year. The forward to preserve what we have left.” Council granted the four-week Brian Montgomery was awarded Province delayed the penalty date to Pride plan okayed extension, noting it was not going to the contract to facilitate the OCP review. October 1 last year but it is back to the Council approved a request by cost any more money. normal date this year, July 2. Kaslo Chamber receives funding for Recovery Advisor Since 1986 Since 1986 submitted all about ‘coordinated leadership’ and Advisor positions to assist businesses Southern Interior of BC. The Trust is New summer clothing, great Kaslo is one of the communities in sets out different but complementary and rural communities in the Southern governed by a 13-member board of grad cards, and lots of new the Southern Interior that will receive roles for the Kaslo and Area D Interior with COVID-19 economic directors, which includes local elected Brazilian crystals have arrived. funding to hire a Recovery Advisor to Economic Development Commission recovery. The 30 Recovery Advisors officials and provincial government Now open every day. help with economic recovery from the and the Kaslo and Area Chamber of will serve 59 communities. appointees. Two Regional Advisory 250.353.2566 pandemic. Commerce. The Chamber is perfectly ETSI-BC was formerly known as Committees of elected officials 408 Front Street, Kaslo, BC The Kaslo and Area Chamber positioned to be a conduit for resources the Southern Interior Development from the Thompson-Okanagan and www.figmentscanada.com of Commerce is receiving a grant of and solutions to the businesses and Initiative Trust (SIDIT). The Columbia-Kootenay regions also $37,500, which will be used to launch communities in our area and is excited organization was created by the provide input. ETSI-BC’s service area the newly adopted Kaslo and Area D about this new capacity to develop and Province of British Columbia on spans nine Regional Districts ranging community economic development deliver these solutions.” February 27, 2006. Through the from Hope in the west, Clearwater in strategy. The funding, for a six-month SIDIT Act, the Trust was allocated the north, the Alberta border in the “We are looking forward to position, will make it possible for the $50 million to assist in the growth and east, and the US border in the south. putting these funds to work,” said Chamber to build a solid foundation diversification of the economy in the For more information: www.etsi-bc.ca. Jeff Davie, treasurer of the Kaslo and for the three-year strategy. Area Chamber of Commerce. “We The funding comes from the Work starting on are very pleased to announce that Pat Economic Trust of the Southern Desmeules has been contracted to Interior (ETSI-BC). Kaslo Bridge replacement fulfill the role of Recovery Advisor. “We are delighted to provide this submitted and capacity for drivers, making the We are confident that her enthusiasm, assistance in our region with support Work is about to start on a project route safer for cyclists and pedestrians dedication, hard work and team spirit from the Province of British Columbia to replace the existing Kaslo Bridge on with two-metre shoulders and a barrier- will ensure the successful rollout of as it delivers on its StrongerBC Plan,” Highway 31 with a new wider bridge. separated sidewalk. The new bridge the strategy.” said Laurel Douglas, CEO of ETSI- The existing Kaslo Bridge, which will improve access and connectivity Kaslo and Area D’s post-COVID BC. crosses the Kaslo River at the south with the local road and trail network. economic development strategy is The ETSI-BC adjudication team entrance to the community, was built The project will also improve designed to take a ‘boots-on-the- selected 20 successful applicants in 1966. The two-lane timber bridge is safety for drivers by aligning the ground’ approach to economic whose projects will create a total of nearing the end of its service life. intersection of Spruce Avenue and F recovery, Davie said. “The strategy is 30 part-time and full-time Recovery It will be replaced with a new, two- Avenue, making it easier to navigate. • Fresh Meat Cut Daily lane steel and concrete bridge, built to The contract has been awarded to • Fresh & Frozen Seafood Abbey Manor is an ‘Independent Living Seniors modern-day standards with a lifespan BD Hall Constructors Corp. for $6.19 • Freezer Packs of 75-100 years. Once built, the new million. Construction is anticipated • Deli Sandwiches to go Residence’ located in Kaslo on the shores of bridge will improve safety, reliability to start in mid-May and finish by • Awesome Cheese Selection Kootenay Lake. There are ten rental units of November 2021. • Fresh & Smoked Sausage single occupancy. 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But right now, conditions were seen during much of Support the province’s rivers and streams for at the height of the spring runoff, that’s not likely. this ten-day period, with the warmest flood potential say they’re getting or freshet, when the high-altitude April continues dry temperature of the month (25.5°C) Valley Voice less worried about the West Kootenay snowpack was in full melt and a spell on April 17. That was followed by with a voluntary as the spring progresses. massive thunderstorm hit on May The latest summary of last a cold front that approached from “On March 1, it was 110% of 31. Streams flooded, Kaslo’s water month’s weather conditions in the the northeast the next day, bringing subscription normal, and I’d say I was concerned reservoir was badly damaged, the West Kootenay reinforce Boyd’s strong gusty winds. about some areas in the southern road to Idaho Peak Lookout washed predictions. 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She also noted the “Nudity does not usually bother features whimsical human-like about the safety of all the children designed to be wearing diapers and statues are meant to naturally grow me,” Zita Lay wrote recently to the creatures playing ‘Hide and Seek’ in who may view this work.” onesies, and the adult is clothed in lichen and moss as they age into the Koots Collective, cc’ing a copy to the forest along the Kaslo River Trail. Koots Collective member pants. landscape – so eventually everyone the Village of Kaslo. “As a mother, I One of the group installations depicts Yvonne Boyd responded to the “Nor are they alone with an elder will be ‘clothed.’ an adult ready to catch a child about request. She began by noting the but all together with each other, we “We hope that the children Support the Valley to fall. The child has no pants on. creatures are not human, have no are representing what should be the viewing this work, and now you Voice with a voluntary “Given all that I have learned distinguishable sex and are in no way norm, that elders care for youth, and as well, see illustrated in our about child sexual abuse and how engaging in a sexual activity. that sex has nothing to do with it, sculptures what an elder’s proper subscription it happens, the naked child, alone “Our intent is that they represent only safety and playfulness,” Boyd relationship to a child should be, Only $5-$50 with the adult, normalizes risky and what is healthy in an adult child added. “Please note that the elder’s one of trustworthiness, caring and Send Cheque or Money Order to: concerning behaviour,” she wrote, relationship, that of an elder caring elbow is up to prevent the little one support,” she said. Valley Voice, Box 70, noting one-in-ten Canadians reported for the youth in their care, we from falling, rather than a potentially Village council received the New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 having been sexually abused as a intentionally did not make a female inappropriate hand on its bottom. correspondence exchange without child. caretaker as we felt we did not wish “It is a sad truth that not all comment. It pays to Are you passionate about North Kootenay Lake advertise in the community service? mosquito program discussed at town hall meeting Nakusp Rotary may have by Jan McMurray aquatic habitat. were the biggest culprits of backyard The mosquito control program The insecticide Morrow uses is mosquito problems. Valley Voice!!! a place for you! in the Meadow Creek and Pineridge the only product registered for use Last season was “not fun,” Lewis areas in RDCK Area D (North in Western Canada. Bti is naturally said, with a long high-water season Call toll free Kootenay Lake) was discussed at a occurring soil bacterium, and has and complications due to COVID. 1-833-501-1700 for virtual town hall meeting on May 13. a very low toxicity to anything but They treated 716 hectares in 2020 – details Dirk Lewis of Morrow Bioscience mosquitoes, Lewis said. The bacterium over 450 hectares more than in 2019. Ltd, the company that delivers the is digested into corn granules, which There were three aerial treatments, and email: Contact Sara Collinson for details. service, led the discussion. are dropped from helicopters in there should have been a fourth one in [email protected] [email protected] “Our main goal is not to eliminate the Lardeau Valley, and spread by July, Lewis said, but they couldn’t get mosquitoes,” he said. “That’s not hand in both the Lardeau Valley and any Bti because of pandemic-related possible and not particularly practical Pineridge. Aerial treatments are not supply issues. Fortunately, they had from an ecological standpoint.” done in Pineridge because “it would some liquid Bti and were able to do Graham Paul Lewis explained that the program be like using a sledgehammer on a some treatments with that. Foulkes targets floodwater mosquitoes, which pin,” Lewis said. Another pandemic-related June 8 1965 – April 25 2021 are “the ones that come out all in the The company can treat public challenge was that Morrow staff It is with great sadness that kijillions at once” and not the ones that land only, and must avoid flying couldn’t go up in the helicopter with we announce the sudden death of are “in the environment feeding birds over houses, as per Transport the pilot last year. “That’s a big deal Graham, known by many as Oz or and butterflies.” He said floodwater Canada regulations. They don’t because we are familiar with where Ozzy. He was the loving husband mosquitoes are not a preferred food treat constructed wetland ponds, the mosquitoes are on the ground,” of Leanne, father of Tabitha (Tavis), source for bats and birds. which don’t usually harbour enough Lewis said. Jenoah (Brandy), Trylan (Aleah), Floodwater mosquitoes do, mosquitoes to warrant it. This year is looking good, though Rosemary, stepfather of Coast, and however, feed other creatures in Although Morrow doesn’t treat with the water still fairly low and grandfather of Sayla. As the lynchpin the aquatic system, so Morrow private property, they have tried to help snowpack at 91% of normal. of a large extended family, he was also a “bonus dad” to Kaiya and Maria, contractors begin monitoring sites on homeowners from time to time, and Another positive this year is and a caring uncle to many nieces and nephews. a weekly basis starting in February or their ‘mosquito prevention tips’ are a change in the aerial contract. Graham was born in Watford, UK to Audrey and Michael, and brother March, and try to time the treatments available on the RDCK website. Lewis “We found a company that is more to Trevor, Steven, David and Sally. After attending Watford Grammar just before the mosquitoes leave their noted that tires, tarps and buckets amenable to coming more frequently,” School and a brief stint in university studying environmental sciences, he Lewis said, “so we feel we can be more started on his great adventure in Canada in 1987. He attended film school accurate than we have in the past.” in Victoria, incorporating film and photography throughout all aspects of Lewis said providing prompt his life. Graham was most comfortable behind the lens, often seen with information to Todd Johnston at the a camera slung around his neck. Over the years, in his unique way, he RDCK about scheduling of aerial became a vibrant member of the communities of Saturna Island, Cortes treatments has been difficult, as the Island, Slocan, and Salt Spring Island. Photography, playing guitar, and weather sometimes gets in the way. bird watching were among his passions. “We try to tell people in advance but His death, fittingly, was close to Earth Day. As a dedicated sometimes weather causes last-minute environmentalist, he lived a minimalist, low-impact life and was an cancellation. There were a few false early adopter of more sustainable alarms last year, and there will be technologies like electric cars. He again this year, I’m sure,” he said, but was determined to do his part in he promised to try to put updates on preserving the world in which he the RDCK website this year. RDCK lived and in making it a better place Area D Director Aimee Watson said for his children and grandchild. she sometimes posts updates on her He had the inquiring mind of an Facebook page, too. engineer, a philosopher’s reflective Watson said this year’s program nature, and the gentle, compassionate “Custom Built” will cost taxpayers in Pineridge temperament of the Dalai Lama. He 3,900 sq.ft home plus basement, $12,903 and in the Lardeau Valley will be sorely missed by his family $66,152. Watson subsidizes the and friends around the world. Graham new heating/air-conditioning Lardeau Valley program with a is predeceased by his father Michael $20,000 grant “because it’s one of and brother Steven -his ashes will be system, with a large 5 car garage the most expensive services for the spread in the UK, Cortes Island, and on 1 acre with vegetable garden. Lardeau Valley,” she said, but she is Salt Spring Island. slowly increasing the taxation every In lieu of flowers, a memorial Priced to sell! year. fund has been set up for the family. Morrow can be contacted at 1-877- Contact Ernie@250-265-8943 986-3363 or 1-800-268-7325.