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Volume 21, Number 17 August 22, 2012 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.” Multiple Sclerosis Bike Tour comes to the West Kootenay by Jan McMurray great prizes for those who raise $500, member organizing committee now that we have put so much people who have wanted to do the A big part of the MS Society’s $1,000, $2,000, $7,500 and $10,000. worked for one and a half years to into the first one,” she said. “It’s ride but didn’t want to do it without fundraising efforts for over 20 years Dimock said about two-thirds of get approval for the tour from the very well supported, with stops for support.” is its Bike Tours, and the first annual the registrants were from the West MS Society’s national office and refreshments, lunch, and support There were about 50 volunteers tour in our area took place August Kootenay and the remaining one- to organize the event. “The plan vehicles to pick up the riders if over the two days, from Nelson, New 18-19. third were from Alberta, the Lower is for this to be an annual event, required. It’s a great opportunity for Denver and Silverton. About 55 riders participated in Mainland, and Northern BC. the West Kootenay Glacier Challenge “We chose the Silvery Slocan MS Bike Tour, which followed the loop to highlight the history of the Silvery Slocan Circle Tour, from area. We are hoping that riders from New Denver to Nelson on Saturday, outside the area will want to come and from Nelson up to Kaslo and back again as visitors to explore back to New Denver on Sunday. further,” she said. “We raised over $60,000!” Another attraction to the West reported Leona Dimock, fundraising Kootenay Glacier Challenge is that coordinator for the MS Society’s West it is the longest MS Bike Tour in Kootenay chapter in Nelson. “We are Canada. The average tour is 150 very grateful to our participants and kilometres, and this one is 220 sponsors for making the tour such a kilometres. Riders had the option of successful event.” biking the full route or biking only Riders are required to raise a 150 kilometres, with organizers minimum of $350 in pledges to providing transportation over part participate, and there is a registration of the route. fee as well. Dimock explained that organizers New Denver resident Richard wanted the Saturday overnight stay James, a passionate cyclist whose to be in Nelson, where there is the wife, Barbara Wejr, has MS, greatest number of accommodation participated in the tour and raised options. “So that put the logical start $2,150. and finish in New Denver, being There are many incentive prizes about equal distant from Nelson on for the riders to raise money – the top the two days.” New Denver resident Richard James and his wife, Barbara Wejr, who has MS, just before the start of the West Kootenay Glacier Challenge MS fundraiser gets a bike, and there are Dimock said she and her nine- Bike Tour on August 18. The tour started and ended at the Bosun Hall in New Denver. Jumbo Hikers Alert

Presently Glacier Creek Road Closed. Hope to have it open next week. Inquire at: 825-1100. West Kootenay Coalition for Jumbo Wild Students from the Slocan Valley Suzuki Violin program perform at a community concert. For more information on the program and its history, see page 8.

Visitor Information – Pages 12 & 13 2 NEWS The Valley Voice August 22, 2012 Revenues up at Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival 2012 by Jan McMurray the bookkeeping is all done.” Canadian. US artists are too expensive, to be on the floating stage. He told the ethereal form, they would have been Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival Executive With 1100 tickets sold on Friday, he said, and Canadian content is crowd about a defining moment he the first ones to encourage everyone Director Jim Holland reports that 900 on Saturday and 800 on Sunday, important to festival organizers. At had at the Jazz Fest one year when to smile at the person next to them revenues were up about 13 percent numbers were close to what was the same time, he said they definitely he was young, when Colin James and celebrate and enjoy the Jazz Fest this year, even though attendance was expected, said Holland. The increase want to maintain the international stepped off the stage and walked in this beautiful setting. I challenged about the same as last year. in the Friday night ticket price from flavour. This year, there was one right up to him and played a solo. It the audience to celebrate in their “We’ve turned a corner,” said $30 to $45 this year made a big international band scheduled for each was then that young Tom decided he memory.” Holland. “2008 is the last time we difference. “Friday night is the biggest night, but one of them cancelled, so wanted to be a guitar player. Holland reported that $1,000 was saw a surplus in the operating budget night because we’re putting the Saturday was 100 percent Canadian Although Holland couldn’t say raised for Johnsons Landing residents and I’m cautiously optimistic about highest profile acts on Friday night, content. whether the natural disasters prior to at the festival. having one this year. We’ll see when and that’s a format we’ll stick with,” Two of the bands cancelled very the festival affected the attendance, In conclusion, Holland talked a said Holland. late this year – something that has the high lake levels meant they had bit about the future. “The organization To survive these economic times, never happened before. “Part of that to shift the site layout back to the way is now quite mature – it turned 21 this Support the Holland says they have operated on was about the instability in the whole it was in previous years. The far side year, so it’s not a teenager anymore. Valley Voice a business case model, streamlining entertainment industry. They couldn’t of the bay was too muddy for seating In order to maintain its vibrancy and cutting costs. They have gained get enough dates together to support this year. and relevance to the community, the with a voluntary efficiencies by cutting the number of their tour, so that’s indicative of a Also, he said there was a pall board is going to want to take steps volunteers from over 350 in 2008 to tighter market and a new economic in the atmosphere because of the to spread our wings a bit further and subscription about 200. This means that individual reality,” said Holland. Johnsons Landing tragedy. The two fly a bit higher. I’m predicting new volunteers contribute more hours Jimmy Bowskill cancelled young women who lost their lives in elements of programming that will Only $10-$30 than they used to. “The volunteers and was replaced by Headwater, a the landslide had volunteered for the expand out from what we’ve done Send Cheque or Money Order to: have really stepped up to the plate Vancouver band. The Boom Booms festival in past years and were on the over the past three or four years,” he and it shows on our bottom line,” stepped in for Septeto Santiguero, the roster for this year as well. “What said, adding, “We are focusing on The Valley Voice said Holland. Cuban band scheduled for Saturday I expressed to the audience as MC creating a greater connection to youth Box 70 He said they have also held night. The guitarist from the Boom was that these were keen-to-full- in our programming and want to get New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 down costs by doing their homework Booms, Tom Van Deursen, is on-live-life-to-the-max type ladies, some younger people involved in the in finding new artists – primarily originally from Kaslo, and was stoked and if they could have been there in organization.” August 22, 2012 The Valley Voice NEWS 3 Johnsons Landing in limbo until geotechnical report complete in spring 2013 by Jan McMurray of the Gar Creek channel. He added everything we do,” he said. as the massive one. Management BC said that emergency Many of the questions on the that the ministry is doing some pre- Jordan said that in general, Jordan said he did geological funding may be available to people minds of the people of Johnsons planning in the meantime, looking at the wetter the year, the greater the hazard mapping for the area 15 years whose property is deemed a hot spot. Landing will remain unanswered different options for the road. likelihood of landslides. This year, ago. At that time, he saw a small area She said this is evaluated on a case until the geotechnical assessment is YRB was applauded for its swift there were many times the number of the old, massive landslide. He by case basis. “Different things have completed in spring 2013. and excellent work repairing the of incidents than the average. He did not deem it dangerous because happened in different places around “The key step is the geotechnical access road into the community, said the probability of future slides nothing had moved for years, and he the province,” she said, adding that report in 2013,” said Jim Gustafson, and for the donation towards the in Johnsons Landing is probably low, did not see the extent of the slide from she would connect the RDCK with Chief Administrative Officer at the community’s temporary water but they don’t yet know how low. the air photos. “It looked like mature North Vancouver and Oliver, where RDCK, at an August 8 meeting to system. Nicol added that it is not a forest from the air photos. With air this has happened. update the residents of Johnsons The cause of the slide and the question of ‘if’ a slide will happen photos, you can’t see through the Gustafson reported that the Landing on the recovery process. chance of future slides were among here in the future. “This is a historical forest and with LIDAR, you can,” Johnsons Landing event had taken “There is a period of limbo that exists, the topics discussed at the meeting. slide area. Future slides will happen. he said. 500 man hours of various RDCK and I encourage the community to Doug Nicol, senior geotechnical The run-out modeling part of our He noted that the Province does staff, and the RDCK had authorized establish its priorities so people’s engineer from SNT Engineering work will try to answer the questions: not do systematic natural hazards payment of $330,000 to different needs are met until the answers Ltd. and head of the Johnsons How large? How infrequently? mapping, and that this area has much contractors “to get where we are come.” Gustafson suggested that the Landing Landslide Technical Review Where will they go?” better mapping than other areas today.” He explained that the RDCK community form an ‘unmet needs Committee, told residents that they The run-out modeling and because Bill Wells and Greg Utzig does not provide the funding – committee,’ a model from the US that won’t know the cause of the slide mapping is expected to be completed mapped it 30 years ago. Their maps the Province provides the funding worked well in the Kerr Apartment until further field work can be done. this fall, after areas higher up on the did not detect the Johnsons Landing through Emergency Management fire. However, he said if there were any slide dry out enough to be safe for slide area, either. BC. “When emergency funds are Until the geotechnical report one cause, it would be the record ground work. “I think one thing that will come identified, they come to the RDCK is complete in spring 2013, there rainfall in June. Although there were Currently, the Technical Review out of this is that the government will Emergency Operations Centre and the will possibly be no change to avalanches in Johnsons Landing this Team, which consists of Nicol, Jordan, look more closely at hazard mapping. team in the EOC does an evaluation the evacuation order area, which year and in 2003, Nicol said there Dwain Boyer (landslide specialist The politicians have promised this,” on it. We make the request to includes 12 properties or portions doesn’t seem to be a connection and hydrologist with FLNRO) and said Jordan. Gundula’s organization [Emergency of properties, and the road to the between the slide and the avalanches. Daryn Yonin (geotechnical engineer One resident asked what Management BC] and they approve lake will remain closed. Properties Peter Jordan, landslide expert from Ministry of Transportation and would happen if certain properties the funding. Thanks to Gundula, the without driveway or road access are with the Ministry of Forests, Lands Infrastructure in Nelson), is doing are deemed dangerous once the money flows and the contractors being looked at on a case by case and Natural Resource Operations initial hazard mapping. geotechnical assessment is done. Jim get paid,” he said. “The RDCK is basis. (FLNRO) and member of the To develop the maps of the slide Gustafson said the RDCK will want to essentially a broker.” Darrell Gunn of the Ministry of Technical Review Committee, area, LIDAR (Light Detection and discuss this with the community and Transportation said the ministry has explained that climate change Ranging) technology was used. Nicol suggested they may want to deal with ULRIKE ZOBEL, LAWYER to focus on safety first. “We can’t complicates the predictability of explained that with LIDAR, “you can it through their Official Community PRACTISE RESTRICTED TO: CRIMINAL & FAMILY LAW reconstruct a road to an area that is not future slides. “This was a one-in-100- get an accurate map as if no trees Plan. He said that in other areas of safe. Safety, constructability and the BY APPOINTMENT ONLY years event based on past records. were there.” The LIDAR maps show the Regional District where there 208 Broadway St., Nakusp, BC probability of future events need to But rainfall in June was double a very old and very big (much larger are geological ‘hot spots,’ building be determined from the geotechnical the previous record. The climate is than this year’s) landslide adjacent to permits are not issued without a 250-265-4372 • 1-877-265-4372 report,” he said, pointing out that the changing, so the historical record the Gar Creek slide, as well as two favourable engineer’s report. www.ulrikezobel.com Serving the Arrow and Slocan Lakes road to the lake is right in the path isn’t stationary. That’s a wild card in smaller slides that are not quite as old Gundula Brigl of Emergency 4 OPINION The Valley Voice August 22, 2012

Since campground reservations Worn flags on are not available, we kindly ask that you may reconsider allowing the use of MV Osprey give these portable propane fireplaces at your bad impression municipal campground in the future. While crossing Kootenay Lake Our group has been coming to New aboard the MV Osprey on August Denver for many years to ride, explore, 6, 2012, I was disappointed by the and experience this historic area. We condition of the Canadian and British look forward to returning again with Columbia flags flying above the bridge more riders and campers. We hope at that of the vessel. The Canadian flag was time we can have a campfire, or in the missing the red bar on one end, and the event of an overflow situation, the use of BC flag was tattered. As the ferry was full a propane fireplace may be considered. of travelers from all parts of the world, Tom Kohlman, President judging by the licence plates, I wondered Revelstoke ATV Club what they must think of a country with so little pride in its national flag. Open letter to Glen Alan Beacham St. Albert, AB Olleck, Ministry of Revelstoke ATV Club Transportation and Infrastructure thanks New Denver As an avid cyclist for over 30 campground operators years, I firmly believe that the bicycle Our group would like to thank the deserves to be considered a serious operators of the municipal campground means of transportation and not just a in New Denver for the wonderful toy for recreational purposes. In order to The Kaslo Hotel is open for lunch and 430 Front Street, Kaslo, BC hospitality extended to us on the promote the regular use of the bicycle, dinner everyday at 11 AM 250-353-7714 weekend of August 11 and 12. The it would help if the public and the 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. campground operators are a credit to authorities understand that our current harsh traffic conditions in the Silverton the concern, but land-based operations are multiple suspects and the RCMP your community. The campground was road conditions frequently discourage / New Denver / Hills area. The absence will soon follow. cannot be at all locations at once, the very busy, and it should be mentioned potential pedestrians and cyclists to leave of a shoulder on this narrow winding America and Canada have been foreign officials are still able to enter our group was large enough that your their car at home and do their errands, highway is a major obstacle to feeling growing their border-relations for quite our glorious country. The eventuality group sites, had any been available, visit friends, shop, and go to work as safe and to feeling like a valued traffic some time now. During November of this matter is covered under the Act would not have accommodated all of us. self-propelled travellers. participant. Beginners to walking and 2011, the ‘Perimeter Security and itself, which can be found at: www. The operators put us in the centre field, It has been an exciting phenomenon biking especially need a lot of self- Economic Competitiveness Action parl.gc.ca. which was actually very nice as we were to watch this type of day-to-day bicycle confidence and a thick skin to face Plan’ was implemented, allowing The most controversial part of all parked under shade trees and on a grassy use grow tremendously in numerous traffic conditions that could so easily private information of Canadian of this is that it is being done behind area, resulting in no dust and a very clean crowded urban centers in Europe. It harm them. travelers to be shared with American closed doors. Parliament is being camping environment. certainly did not happen overnight; Changing our current unsustainable agencies when crossing the border, excluded, and the Prime Minister We trust that the town fathers are however, the results of ongoing traffic patterns to start creating a healthy and vice versa for American travelers. has demolished what was earned in aware of the standard formula that tourist concerted efforts to treat pedestrians mobility in the Slocan Valley will take a Sharing its citizens’ private information 1867 – our freedom and sovereignty dollars go around any given community and cyclists as equal traffic participants plan that takes the needs of pedestrians with a foreign government, Mr. Harper as a country. seven times. are quite remarkable. Moving bicycle and cyclists into consideration. took the first step towards behaving As a proud Canadian citizen, I find We fully understood that a regular promotion up on the political agenda Klaus Gattner treasonously, as well as rejecting our current Prime Minister to be acting campfire was not permitted in this could play a major role in reducing West Canada Bike Tours the normal channels of government. immorally, with near-sightedness, open area. We apologize for the unnecessary motorized traffic. The plan was not brought before and with an overall lack of proper misunderstanding regarding the use of a Highway 6 in the Slocan Valley Goodbye parliament and was never voted on. Canadian care. small propane fireplace. We would like to does not in my opinion meet basic Now, with the ‘Integrated Cross Living in a world where the point out that portable propane fireplaces requirements to encourage anyone to Canadian Border Law Enforcement Operations mainstream media is dominated by are accepted by BC Provincial Park walk or cycle on it. Even as a long-time, Act,” American officers will be able the propaganda departments of the campgrounds, even in an abnormally hard-core bicyclist always wearing sovereignty Celebrating Canada Day only to enter onto Canadian ground, carry elite families (JP Morgan, Warburg, dry season with total open fire ban bright cycling gear and using a mirror, a few days before, Canadian Prime a weapon and have “the same power Rockefeller, etc.), hearing first about restrictions in place. I frequently feel intimidated by the Minister Stephen Harper felt it fitting to enforce an act of Parliament as the Integrated Cross Border Law EDITORIAL / LETTERS POLICY to follow up the festivities with a warm a member of the Royal Canadian Enforcement Operations Act on CBC The Valley Voice welcomes letters to the editor and community news gesture, a patriot’s simple act, an Act Mounted Police.” A condition of the News was not only surprising but articles from our readers. called the Integrated Cross Border Law agreement is that an RCMP officer also indicative to the psychology Letters and articles should be no longer than 500 words and may be Enforcement Operations Act. Thanks is to be present with the American behind the New World Order. We have edited. We reserve the right to reject any submitted material. to this Act that was signed on July 11 police and will accompany them while entered a time where criminal acts Please mark your letter “LETTER TO THE EDITOR.” Include your by himself and by the United States address and daytime phone number for verification purposes. following the case. However, when are simply acted out by our elected President, Barack Obama, you can We will not knowingly publish any letter that is defamatory or libelous. American officers are in ‘hot pursuit’ representatives without hesitation and We will not publish anonymous letters or letters signed with pseudonyms, say goodbye to Canada’s sovereignty of a suspect, an RCMP chaperone is without any concern for Canadian except in extraordinary circumstances. and hello to American federal agents, not necessarily always going to be interests. Opinions expressed in published letters are those of the author and not perhaps literally in your backyard. able to meet up with the officers, or Crispin Shaw necessarily those of the Valley Voice. Currently, water-based operations are when the situation arises where there Hills The Valley Voice Box 70, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 Phone: 250-358-7218 Fax: 250-358-7793 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.valleyvoice.ca Publisher - Dan Nicholson • Editor - Jan McMurray • Food Editor - Andrew Rhodes

Published and printed in British Columbia, Canada The Valley Voice is distributed throughout the Slocan and Arrow Lake Valleys from South Slocan/Playmor Junction to Edgewood and Kaslo on Kootenay Lake. Circulation is 7,600 papers, providing the most complete news and advertising coverage of any single newspaper serving this area. SUBSCRIPTIONS: CANADA $58.24, USA $89.60, OVERSEAS $134.40. E-Mail Subscription $22.40 (Prices include HST) Canada Post Publications Mail Agreement #40021191 August 22, 2012 The Valley Voice LETTERS 5

pockets. These Official Community Community Garden. with Broadband BC, the installation of Ambulance Service should be the highest RCMP handling Plans are an insult to the free will and This fall, we plan to have a garden smart meters in Area H of the Regional priority for this government; to be clear, of hit and run intelligence of the residents where they party and begin to build raised beds District Central Kootenay and Silverton the BC Ambulance Service is inadequate My husband was a member of have been accepted. and remove the grass in between and again disrupted wi-fi service for some to the needs of British Columbians. Fixing the RCMP for many years and it was An OCP is essentially a mechanism compost it. Then we’ll put gravel down 80 local residents and businesses (Valley the BCAS will greatly help reduce our something I was always very proud of. by which you sign away your democratic because it is low maintenance. We Voice, July 11). skyrocketing health care costs. After the actions, or should I say inaction, rights by giving them over to elected will leave a smallish area of grass by A solution must be found for the So how do we fix our out-of-date by the RCMP Friday night, August 3, I representatives that are subject to the shed. Next spring, we will begin a proposed operation of these devices ambulance service? By training more no longer feel that sense of pride. lobbying by special interest groups. new bountiful growing season in the when they overlap with pre-existing advanced life support paramedics and My son and his friend watched a car The democratic way is not to incorporate community garden – a valuable asset local and small rural wi-fi services. It is adding a dozen rapid response, doctor- spin around on the highway and come numerous bylaws into one OCP but and very good thing for the community simply unacceptable that a pre-existing led, EMS helicopters to the system. This straight for them. My son was able to rather that each and every piece of of Kaslo! Great thanks to all the people communication service vital to rural approach will provide patients with vastly dive out of the way, but his friend was not legislation that restricts individual of Kaslo for your support. residents and businesses across BC should more capable medical care much sooner, so lucky. He was hit and thrown onto the freedom is debated by the people and Koehle Ocello, Secretary/ be detrimentally disrupted when BC Hydro especially for all areas outside immediate middle of the highway. The driver left. brought to a referendum of the people. Treasurer has known for nearly nine months that Metro Vancouver and Greater Victoria. The senior member who responded The long-time residents of the Kaslo Community Garden there is a problem with the installation of Such an approach will dramatically reduce to the 911 call said he was pretty sure Slocan Valley chose this area to live smart meter technology blocking regular our pre-hospital mortality and morbidity he knew the vehicle that hit them. Two because it did not have all the rules, Open letter to BC wi-fi signals in some rural communities. rates. Pre-hospital mortality rates remain days later, the member issued a fine for services or taxes of city dwellers. If that Utilities Commission Further, starting in July, there is now extreme (third-world like) in some areas leaving the scene of an accident. is what you want, you should move to a disruption of wi-fi service occurring in the of BC. They are: 12% in Metro Vancouver, Since when has using your vehicle community that has these attributes. The re: smart meters Lardeau Valley in Area D of the Regional 49% for parts of Vancouver Island, 59% to run someone over an ‘accident’? That long-time residents do not want higher, I am writing to express a grave District Central Kootenay. Where are the for the interior, 75% for the north and 82% vehicle was used as a deadly weapon. unaffordable property taxes. concern with the current installation of regulatory agencies like yourselves and for the northwest. There are laws in our country that say A recent letter to this paper is smart meters by BC Hydro in rural BC. Industry Canada that are set in place to British Columbians should know that his actions were an assault with a deadly requesting residents to contact our Please contact Robert McLennan, the monitor and regulate utilities like BC up to 50% of all trauma related deaths are weapon and that punishment is a lot RDCK director to re-start the planning president of Kaslo InfoNetwork (KiN), to Hydro, and why, when a very real problem from clinically treatable conditions. That stiffer than a little fine. process. I urge all free-minded residents confirm the technical concerns expressed arises for rural BC residents, has this matter means out of the 7,500 unnatural, pre- I know how frustrating it can be to to contact our director, Walter Popoff, to in this letter. Mr. McLennan is a 50- not been addressed? hospital deaths in BC each year, hundreds, be a police officer and a lot of the time express their desire for Area H to remain year veteran of the electronics industry, The negative impact to rural residents potentially even into the thousands, could it’s a thankless job. Having said that, a rural area without zoning, and that all including the Canadian Armed Services. and small businesses, now and in the have been prevented had the patients members are getting paid to protect the planning issues should be addressed on Mr. McLennan has identified three future, is significant and with the provincial been attended to sooner and by higher public. My son and his friend don’t feel an individual basis by referendum. specific issues: the manner in which BC government putting families first with job capability medical practitioners. very protected right now. Ed Nixon Hydro has implemented installation of creation as a top priority, it appears that Alberta, a province with almost Shame on the member who laughed Perry Siding smart meters; the choice of frequencies the affected rural areas do not seem to a million fewer residents than BC, it off as no big deal. I pray you never have that BC Hydro has made, in that the Itron be of any concern. Under great pressure, 1/3 less area than BC, and vastly less to see the fear and terror in your child’s Kaslo Community meters use the ISM bands rather than BC Hydro finally decided to contact challenging terrain than BC has two eyes the way two families had to see it the designated ITU frequencies; and, the Mr. McLennan and begin discussions world-class trauma centres centrally Garden type of spread spectrum being used in the in their children’s Friday night. 2012 has been a very difficult to find a solution to the disruption they located in Edmonton and Calgary and Itron meters. In relation to these problems The public pays you to do your job year for Kaslo, with all the rain, power were creating for KiN’s customers in the 2,100 advanced life support paramedics. identified by Mr. McLennan, attached, to the fullest extent. We feel that was not outages, loss of the water system, and Lardeau Valley. BC only has one ‘level one’ trauma center please find the letter of Nikta Bouroumand, done. No one even bothered to call the the landslide destroying the lives of In contrast, FortisBC, a utility currently located in Vancouver, and out of our total president, Slocan District Chamber of victims to take a statement or let them the community members in Johnsons with an application before the Commission, 3,650 BC Ambulance Service employees, Commerce, which underscores just how know what was going on. If you are only Landing. So also has it been a difficult has been open to communications and we only have 137 (full-time) advanced much BC Hydro has disrupted personal going to do half your job, then maybe year for the Kaslo Community Garden. appreciative of the issue being raised. life support paramedics. BC only trains and business communications in some the taxpayers should only pay you half On April 15, the lease was returned FortisBC arranged to meet Mr. McLennan 20 advanced life support paramedics parts of rural BC. your wage. to the Village of Kaslo, just as the beds and a local government representative to try each year (with only 16 graduating on Your agency is the regulatory body Let’s hope this young man [the were beginning to show signs of life. We, to find a solution to the problem caused by average). In Alberta, they train hundreds to which citizens turn when there are driver] doesn’t lose his temper again the gardeners, were hesitant to garden installing wireless smart meter technology of advanced life support paramedics each problems with our public and private because next time it might be someone’s because of this situation. We regrouped, in rural BC in their service area. year. So why are British Columbians utilities. Although BC Hydro has been life. held a meeting and signed many lists of That is the way BC Hydro should have second class citizens when it comes to well informed of the technical concerns, Sandi and Jeff Butler support for the need and existence of the handled the situation as soon as it learned pre-hospital care in Canada? Do you see there continue to be issues arising in Kaslo Kaslo Community Garden. that installation of wireless smart meter anything wrong with that? rural communities regarding internet We asked the Village to give us the technology was disrupting pre-existing In BC, we have one (giant) services being disrupted due to smart Referendums, lease so we could begin gardening. As wi-fi services and their customers. government run, unionized, pre-hospital meter installation and use. The Utilities it takes time for the municipal process If the Commission and their staff do service provider. In other jurisdictions, not OCPs Commission has an obligation to bring not have direct regulatory power over BC they have many municipal and even In letters to this newspaper, some to proceed, the record rains stopped and forward this matter to the Province on Hydro in this matter, they should have at non-profit service providers. Why is residents are again picking up the issue the sun came out, and the grass grew to behalf of affected areas, as the issue least agreed to hear the concerns and take the this government allowing this byzantine of planning. It is important to remind and record heights and the weeds flourished continues to occur, despite numerous matter up with the current BC government system to carry on year after year? The BC inform the residents why the planning in the once clean beds. attempts to try to prevent lost or greatly and Industry Canada to ensure that BC Ambulance Act legally prohibits anyone process was defeated in the South Slocan We requested assistance from the interrupted internet service. Hydro started responding appropriately other than the BC Ambulance Service Valley. Village [the leaseholder] in containing BC Hydro, while installing smart with the affected communities. from providing anything more capable The present system of planning is the unsightly overgrowth. We have a meters in the Likely area, caused the Andy Shadrack than ‘First Responder’ services, even if prescribed by the Local Government push mower that could not go through disruption of the local wi-fi service operated RDCK Director Area D entities like municipalities, charities/ non- Act and the Community Charter. These that grass. We did what we could – by CP Electronics of Williams Lake – at profit service providers, want to provide documents can be found online if you guerilla gardening – and then the drought a cost to the company of approximately Fix ambulance service advanced life support (or even doctor-led) wish to read them. hit and most of what was planted died. $12,000 to $15,000 to fix the problem. The following is NOT an indictment pre-hospital care for their community. Therein is a prescription that The ‘Interest to Lease’ was published This problem was previously described of the hard working men and women How is this approach better for my family? allows for the circumvention of direct with a deadline of July18. The Village by Chatham Kent Amateur Radio Club of the BC Ambulance Service; they are Clearly it’s not, and our family members democracy, allowing local government required liability insurance for a publicly as early as 2010 at: http://www.ve3ncq. doing the best they can with what this are dying or ending up in long-term care officials to decide issues that should accessible garden lot and a bonafide ca/wordpress/?page_id=10. Further, government gives them to work with. because of this stupid and archaic system be done by referendum. An Official leaseholder. In the initial request for the the owner of CP Electronics stated that There is no other area of medicine we still have here in BC! Community Plan as prescribed by our lease, we had a sponsor to do all those BC Hydro, initially, would not return his where spending such a small amount The BC Ambulance Service is a overlords, the provincial government, things, but because of unclear or process phone calls. more up front will make such a profound highly dysfunctional service and is in clear can easily be amended by these elected reasons, we needed to find a non-profit BC Hydro’s West Kootenay difference both in terms of additional and dire need of overhaul, both to save representatives. group to sponsor us. stakeholder advisor was alerted and it lives saved and people kept out of long- more lives and keep more persons out of The track record on OCPs is that This we have done. The lease has was requested that BC Hydro sit down term care (or from sustaining permanent long-term care, and to save our socialized the criteria for development in the plan been awarded and signed by the Village, with Mr. McLennan before installation of injuries) than in our pre-hospital care health care system from financial collapse. can easily be thwarted by the right kind but is still in process. I was told to go smart meters began in the West Kootenay. system. Hans Dysarsz of silver-tongued developer with deep ahead with the new plans for the Kaslo In late June, despite BC Hydro talking Fixing BC’s grossly out-of-date BC Delta 6 KASLO & AREA The Valley Voice August 22, 2012 Kaslo council, August 14: Kaslo Housing Society proposes housing project behind Kemball Centre by Jan McMurray response to the Johnsons Landing avoid the airport, and will be provided approved, including permission to cut the Village wharf was received and • Kaslo Housing Society landslide, including Kaslo Search and with a copy of the federal regulations down eight trees on the right of way. referred to the Development Services representatives Rod Arnold and Sean Rescue, Urban Rescue Team, ESS governing the airstrip. Village machine and operator time will Committee. Kubara attended with two requests. volunteers and Linda Portman, RDCK • At a City Hall Committee meeting be provided. • A letter from John Eckland of the First, they asked for the use of the staff and Red Cross. on July 25, a draft application for a • Councillor Leathwood reported Kaslo Hotel asks the Village to trim property behind the Kemball Memorial • A draft Development Procedures $130,000 Community Infrastructure that the Trailblazers were planning to or remove saplings along the slope Centre for a housing project. Bylaw, produced by lawyer Lori Staples, Improvement Fund grant was presented. apply for a Community Infrastructure between Water Street and the lake, to The society is in the process was referred to Municipal Services. If successful, the grant would match Improvement Fund grant to raise the maintain a clear view of the lake. This of applying for funding under the The bylaw sets out fees and procedures CBT committed funds of $100,000 and elevation of the waterfront trail over was referred to Development Services. Affordable Rental Housing Initiative for applications for amendments to budgeted Village funds of $30,000. The 2012 lake levels. • Council received notification that a program, a partnership between CBT the OCP and zoning bylaws, and for grant would enable completion of the • Councillor Leathwood proposed $3,167 grant request from the Municipal and BC Housing. Arnold explained that the issuance of development permits, building’s top floor, staircases, and the that the Village apply for a $10,000 BC Insurance Association for a sidewalk the Village land already earmarked for development variance permits and washrooms, meeting room and hallway Ideas grant to hold a monthly coffee sander was approved. affordable housing does not meet the temporary commercial or industrial on the main floor. party in different locations around town • Sandwich boards for Cornucopia criteria of the funding program because permits. The committee decided to hire an to discuss council issues. The main and Kaslo Florists were approved. it needs water, sewer and power. • A map showing the Sufferfest race electrical engineer to put together a intent behind the coffee parties is to • Council denied a request from He outlined the conceptual plan for routes for this year indicates that the detailed tender document for the main engage the public. Council supported Christa and Karl Dietz for a service the proposed new building behind the airport is not being avoided as requested floor electrical. the proposal. connection to the McDonald Creek Kemball Centre. The plan is to construct by council more than once. Organizers • The Trailblazers’ proposal to • A report by the Municipal Insurance water system as they live outside the a three-storey building, as well as a will be instructed to revise the route to build the 5th Street Unity Bridge was Association on the poor condition of service area. three-storey tower to connect the new building to the Kemball building. The tower would provide elevator service Tourism affected by disasters in Kaslo area and fire escapes for both buildings, by Jan McMurray devastating event. but Meadow Mountain Road and Glacier major tourist draw, has been closed for providing the Kemball building with Tourism had a slow start this year in “That’s when the phone really Creek Forest Service Road have been three seasons now. The government safe and good access. our area due to extremely wet weather started to ring off the hook,” said Hoffart. washed out since spring, so our visitors cannot find an operator since they Kubara said the society was in this spring, leading to road washouts, “Many people thought the landslide can’t get to some of the most popular increased the operator’s fee from $100 the initial planning stages, and was flooding and landslides. Probably happened in Kaslo, and that Kaslo was hiking in the area, like the MacBeth to either $250 or $1 per visitor per day, looking for the go-ahead from council to nowhere else was hit harder than the being evacuated.” Icefield, Monica Meadows, and Jumbo,” whichever is greater. In 2009, the last investigate further. She said the society Kaslo area. Hunter said that a 20-30 percent said Hunter. “This is really affecting year Cody Caves was open, the caves wants to work with the Village as they Kaslo and Area Chamber of cancellation rate was reported by local tourism at the north end of the lake as saw 4,500 visitors. move forward. Commerce President Steve Hoffart, accommodators going into the Kaslo well.” A Ministry of Forests, Lands The second request was for an OCP and Vice-President Daphne Hunter, Jazz Festival weekend, although that was Hoffart commented that forest and Natural Resource Operations amendment. “To have a successful who works at Kaslo’s Visitor Centre, offset by people making the last-minute service roads are very important to the spokesperson reported that the Meadow affordable housing strategy, you need report they are still getting phone calls decision to attend the festival. community’s recreational and tourism Mountain Road is a low priority road and regulations and policy to support it,” she from people asking if it is safe to come Hunter reports that Visitor Centre economy, and they are in need of there are no immediate plans to repair said, adding that the Focus report has to Kaslo. statistics show May was down 18 percent attention. “We have to be able to access it. He said Glacier Creek Forest Service wording for the OCP and suggestions However, they are optimistic about despite the busiest May Days weekend these roads – they are very important to Road, however, is a high priority road for zoning. tourism in Kaslo going forward. “We are ever, June was up slightly, and July was our economy.” He pointed out that there because of its high recreation value. This was referred to the Municipal confident in our community’s resilience down 19 percent compared to last year’s used to be four access roads to Kokanee The repair is held up because a slump Services Committee. and we know that we have a world figures. Glacier Provincial Park, and now there in the road at the 13-kilometre mark is • Council expressed thanks to class tourism product,” said Hoffart. The visitors finally started to arrive is only one. The other three have been still moving. “We still plan on repairing everyone involved in the emergency The Chamber of Commerce continues in August, but the effects of the wet closed for years. the road this year when the engineer to work to promote the area through spring are still putting a damper on Hunter added that Cody Caves determines the movement has slowed to strategic initiatives and partnerships. tourism. “We’re finally getting visitors, Provincial Park just south of Kaslo, a an acceptable risk level,” he said. Real Estate in Kaslo and Adversity makes us stronger and North Kootenay Lake working together will ensure that we www.century21kaslo.com thrive once again.” [email protected] The “adversity” was a series of 250-505-4722 disastrous events in the Kaslo area this year.

Century21 Mountainview Realty Ltd. ANNE GRAY CREDIT: PHOTO At the end of June, there were washouts on many roads, including Highway 31 north of Kaslo, which was Come see our great selections of cards closed at Gerrard for three days. Meadow and hand-crafted products from across Mountain and Glacier Creek Forest Canada and around the world. Open every Service Roads, which access popular day - Bringing you the best in Canadian recreation areas and hiking trails, were Crafts since 1986. also washed out in the spring and remain closed, as they have not been repaired. Also at the end of June, the dam for Kaslo’s water system washed away Front St, Kaslo • 250-353-2566 in a debris torrent in Kemp Creek. A Toll-free 1-866-706-2566 temporary water system was set up immediately, so Kaslo was never without water. However, the large amount of Another successful Pirate Day took place at the SS Moyie in Kaslo on August 10. debris in the creek resulted in high turbidity in the water, so the Village put out a Water Quality Advisory, advising people with weakened immune systems to boil the water or use an alternate water source. Although there was always • Fresh Meat Cut Daily ANNE GRAY CREDIT: PHOTO • Fresh & Frozen Seafood water, and the water was always safe for B a u man G ai l CREDIT: PHOTO • Freezer Packs most people to drink, Hunter says people • Deli Sandwiches to go are still calling the Visitor Centre to ask • Awesome Cheese Selection about the water. • Fresh & Smoked Sausage Kootenay Lake was at its highest • Smoked Salmon level in 40 years at the end of June and • Awesome Beef Jerky beginning of July, causing flooding at • Custom Cutting marinas, on the Kaslo Waterfront Trail • Weekly Instore Specials and in some basements. Then on July 12, the Johnsons The Moyie’s annual pirate day included all kinds Landing landslide occurred, bringing of fun pirating events for the kids, like gold Aya Higashi and Mayor Greg Lay at Kaslo’s 119th birthday celebration on August 11. Aya has been nominated for media outlets to Kaslo to report on the panning, plank walking, and treasure hunts. a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of her significant contributions and achievements. August 22, 2012 The Valley Voice SLOCAN VALLEY 7 Slocan Lake Management Plan to incorporate science and community values by Jan McMurray values come together in the lake Creek, and the community says we don’t May 2011, shows that most of Slocan is Crown land. To build on or alter the The Slocan Lake Stewardship management plan,” explained Descamp. want a big hotel at Enterprise Creek, Lake’s foreshore – about 91 percent foreshore in any way requires a permit Society (SLSS) gave a report on She said residents will be asked and that makes sense with the science, – has very little disturbance. Of the from the province. Furthermore, the Area their progress towards a Slocan Lake to fill out a survey this fall about their then maybe the proposal would not be 87 kilometres of shoreline, almost 80 H North OCP designates a 30-metre Management Plan at a public meeting values regarding the lake. Results will approved.” kilometres is natural. Descamp added area up from the high water mark as a on August 9 in New Denver. be available in early 2013. Johnson gave an overview of the that when over 30 percent of a lake’s Development Permit Area, so a permit Therese Descamp, SLSS board All studies will be submitted to the scientific studies that have been done. foreshore is developed, it is very difficult is required to do any development in president, and Richard Johnson, director, RDCK’s planning department, which A baseline water quality study was to restore. this zone. explained that since the society’s will draft the lake management plan. completed in 2008, and a three-year The shoreline was rated for fish To fund its work, the society has inception in 2007, they have been Descamp said the RDCK is currently water quality study will be completed habitat: 11.5 percent was rated very received $180,000 in grants and has focused on having scientific studies working on a management plan for next year. As part of the water quality high quality for fish habitat, 45.7 percent contributed about $70,000 worth of done to provide baseline information Kootenay Lake, and the Slocan Lake study, the water is being tested regularly was rated high, 34.3 percent was rated volunteer hours. The grant money has about the lake. plan is next on their project list. over the three years for heavy metals, moderate, 8.2 percent was rated low, and been used to pay consultants and the While the science is ongoing – a She explained that a lake coliforms, nutrients, zooplankton 0.3 percent was rated very low. laboratory where the water is tested. three-year water quality study is midway management plan is a local government (fish food), conductivity (electrical Johnson said aquatic vegetation, or Johnson reported that the society to completion now – the society is document, and although it doesn’t measurements), etc. When all the data weed beds along the lakeshore, is very has made a co-operative agreement with turning its attention to a community supercede federal or provincial law, “it is in, a water trend analysis will be done. important for fish. Unfortunately, people Selkirk College that gives the society values study. has some teeth to it. So, for example, if The Foreshore Fish and Wildlife like to pull the weeds out. Descamp 17 days of free mapping. Also, some “The science and the community a big hotel were proposed at Enterprise Habitat Assessment Report, completed reminded people that it is illegal to Selkirk College students will be doing remove vegetation below the high water their thesis papers on various aspects of A message from Bear Aware mark. The new brochure produced by the the lake next spring. submitted While we cannot prevent all Share at 250-354-8120. society explains that the foreshore, from Check the society’s website for more When bears pick up a scent with encounters, there is a lot of room for • Store garbage in a secure building the water’s edge to the high water mark, information: www.slocanlakess.com. their keen noses, they will investigate improvement. until collection day. it. In the New Denver area, fruit • Use electric fencing to protect We can take some very basic trees make up the largest number of livestock and keep feed secured. steps to prevent the bears from being attractant complaints, followed by What should you do if there is a drawn into conflict with us. Ensuring garbage and then chickens. bear in your yard? that bears are not rewarded for boldly • Pick fruit as it ripens and remove • Ask yourself: “What has attracted foraging in our neighbourhoods is the windfall daily. If you need assistance the bear to my yard?” and remove any number one step. with picking your fruit contact Harvest attractants. • Call the Conservation Officer Final Ravencourt concert features Latin jazz Service at 1-877-952-7277. submitted concert that has taken place at this For more information, contact On Saturday, August 25, the final artistically inspired residence and the New Denver and Area Bear house concert at the Ravencourt completes their summer series. Aware Community Coordinator, Bree B&B in Passmore features a unique The Ravencourt B&B is a one- Lillies, at 250-354-8120 or by email: performance. of-a-kind straw bale home that can [email protected]. Gabriel Palatchi, the Argentinian be found at 4615 Upper Passmore Financial support from Columbia CEDAR CREEK CAFÉ keyboard player, has been touring Rd. Sitting in the inner courtyard Basin Trust and the BC Conservation Western Canada for the past two reminds one of a Spanish Villa or Foundation has made this year’s 5709 Hwy 6, Winlaw months with his hot six-piece band. the French Quarter of New Orleans. program possible. Visit the Bear Aware On this night he will be completing Seating for the evening is limited. website at www.bearaware.bc.ca and 250-226-7355 his tour with a rare solo concert Watch for direction signs or call them check us out on facebook: http://www. Bringing you “Tunes for our Times” which highlights his Latin rhythm at 250-226-7801. facebook.com/BearAwareBC. and jazz background. The Carnival Band – Thurs. Aug. 23 Little Birdie – Fri. Aug. 24 (9 p.m. show) With his classical training We would like to congratulate Scott and background playing piano and Hazen Sage; You, Me & the Sea; Father Paul & the Prophets – Sat. Aug. 25 (5 – 10 pm) organ, Palatchi has been impressing Tammy of RHC Insurance for buying the Max Hawk and the Raptors – Sat. Sept. 15 audiences throughout the area. property where the Laundromat and Insurance Ethan Collister - Thurs. Sept. 20 The concert gets underway at Fabulous Chairs – Sat. Sept 22 7:30 pm. Admission is by donation office is located. We would like to wish them Andrew & Zach Smith – Tues. Sept 25 with all proceeds going to the all the best in their future endeavours. WEEKLY MUSIC: performers. This will be the fourth Wed./ Open Mike night • Thurs./ Diamond Willow • Fri. /Olin McKay & Friends Also, we would like to thank all our customers for the years they have supported the Slocan Lake Arena Society is selling cash Laundromat in New Denver. draw raffle tickets at the following businesses: The Casley Family. Anita’s Hair Designs Anita’s Studios Glacier View Service Who’s got the Pork? June’s Trinkets & Treasures The Lions club Mountainberry Foods New Market Foods This is the setting for Ravencourt B&B’s summer concerts in the courtyard. This Pig Roast RHC Insurance year’s concert series comes to an end Silverton Building Supplies August 25 with Gabriel Palatchi. Saturday, September 8 Slocan Lake Hardware Slocan Park Hall We are selling tickets in front of the Laundromat Refreshments @ 4:00 pm Dinner @ 6:00 pm and at New Market Foods on Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Adults $15.00 • Kids 12 & Under $7.00 Cash Prizes of: First - $5,000.00 For Tickets: Second - $2,500.00 Third - $1,500.00 Any Lions Club Member, or Wilf 226-7528 Draw to be held on October 12, 2012 at the Bosun Don 226-7855 Hall at 8:00 pm. Only 52 days left to buy your ticket. 8 ARTS/CULTURE The Valley Voice August 22, 2012 Suzuki Valhalla Institute owes its success to Daphne Hughes by Jan McMurray in New Denver/Silverton, including Hughes family. come back year after year, and the Another of Daphne’s daughters, From August 5 to 10, 82 Suzuki Miranda Hughes, Katrina Sumrall, Over 40 years ago, in 1971, Daphne feedback is always very positive. “They Anna, lives in Guelph. A Suzuki violin students of violin, viola and cello and and some of the SVI faculty members. Hughes was raising her four children in love coming here – the community is teacher, Anna was on the SVI faculty their families gathered in New Denver/ At the final SVI student concert on Guelph, Ontario, and wanted them to one of the biggest attractions, apart this year and is involved in the Suzuki Silverton for another very successful August 10 at the Silverton Memorial take Suzuki music lessons. So, she from the faculty,” Daphne said. school in Guelph. Suzuki Valhalla Institute (SVI) summer Hall, key volunteer organizer, Katrina became a Suzuki violin instructor session. Sumrall, announced that the institute and started the Suzuki String School Founded by mother and daughter would continue. The audience of Guelph, which is still going strong Daphne and Miranda Hughes, the responded with a standing ovation today. institute has flourished since its when she said: “Daphne is going to After over 30 years in Guelph, and beginning in 2005. re-locate but she will be involved raising three violinists and a cellist, Daphne is moving back to Guelph, with us until we see Fiona [Daphne’s she moved to New Denver where her Ontario this fall, marking a change for granddaughter] become the first violin daughter, Miranda, lives. NEMIROFF CAR L A CREDIT: PHOTO the institute – but definitely not the end. in the chamber group.” “I thought I would retire, but She has promised to stay on as advisor, Family is very important to the Suzuki teachers never retire,” she said. keeping in contact via the internet, for Suzuki method of teaching, and “Miranda was already teaching a bit at least next year. There is also a group Daphne’s story highlights this. She and wanted her kids to have lessons, committed to keeping the institute has started two Suzuki schools so far so the Suzuki Valhalla Institute grew in her lifetime, so that her children from there.” and grandchildren can take lessons. The institute has indeed grown into WANTED The Suzuki Valhalla Institute is really a very well established school and an the legacy of three generations of the important part of the community. Many The community will be sad to see Daphne Hughes move back to Guelph, but very thankful that TO BUY: of the students, some 60-70 percent, she leaves us with the Suzuki Valhalla Institute. CEDAR AND “MINE The making of ‘Mine Tailings’ PINE POLES submitted furiously you could see the graphite dust walk, which would result in another TAILINGS” In 1982, John Norris was just flying off the pencil and flashes of yellow story and another group of ‘ghosts’ John Shantz beginning to work on his book, Old paper tumbling to the floor,” she said. would sneak into the Silverton Gallery,” • 250-308-7941 (cell) A TRIBUTE TO A TIME GONE BY Silverton. He also wrote the play ‘Mine In the evening, John would compose recalls Ruby. Please contact: Gorman September 29, 2012 8:00 pm Tailings’ that year. On the first production his notes into scenes, and because John John and Hank would hike to the site day of ‘Mine Tailings’ he would share preferred to write by hand, the first script of Billy Valentine’s claim and discover Brothers Lumber Ltd. Advance Tickets Only $20 with the actors a journal, some old letters, of ‘Mine Tailings’ was entirely hand the “17 worn-out wheelbarrow wheels” and a faded hand drawn map of the early written. The next day, the actors would that you will hear about in the September A fundraiser for the Silverton Gallery townsite of Silverton. work that scene and John would make 29, reader’s theatre presentation of ‘Mine 250-547-9296 Ruby Truly recalls, “We began more notes. When John felt a scene was Tailings.’ Advance tickets only on sale reading them aloud but when we got ready, he would make carbon paper September 1 at Garden Graces, the Apple to the map, it became clear that we just copies for the three actors. “Then we Tree, Silverton Building Supplies, and The Doors will be closing had to go outside and ‘walk’ that map. would break for lunch and take another the Cup and Saucer. We grabbed our bagged lunches and September 5, 2012 with John as our leader, we munched through the streets. John pointed Business Opportunity and gestured, showing us where the Complete Laundromat Standard Mill pelton wheelhouse stood, the Chinese laundry, and the site of Equipment the tailor shop where Miss Minns, the old ‘never married’ seamstress lived, and told us how her ‘gentleman FOR SALE friend,’ a curmudgeonly miner named • Propane tank with contents, hot water tank, washers and dryers. Billy Valentine, would come down to • Possible rental agreement of building call on her from his mountain claim. • It has always paid its way and we would like to see a Laundromat in town. At every corner turned, John shared It could be the perfect part-time business for you! Give us a call. Make a deal. No another memory from his childhood in reasonable offer refused. Silverton.” Ruby says that later, they improvised 250-354-3427 or 250-358-7771 scenes and characters based on their walk. “John sat in the middle of the gallery with a yellow ruled notepad and Mine Tailings reader’s theatre will be performed by Celesttina Hart, Hank Hastings and Ruby madly took notes. He was writing so Truly, the original cast of the 1982 play, pictured here with writer John Norris (sitting). Arts by the Lake returns to Kohan Garden submitted Bearham (acoustic bass/keyboard/ will talk about its history, style and point On Saturday, September 1, from sax) from the North Valley; and Max out botanical features. The 30-minute 10 am to 5 pm, the Kohan Garden in Hawk (singer/guitarist) from Rossland tours will be scheduled between the New Denver will be abuzz with the Arts will perform at scheduled times during musical performances. by the Lake Festival, featuring artists, the day. Beverages and light refreshments musicians, multimedia workshops, and Donna Hicks, a popular local artist will be available in the Tea House. garden tours. with 20 years of teaching experience Admission is by donation. A dozen Slocan Valley artists in watercolour and many other media, Arts by the Lake, held 2006-2009 – painters, photographers, potters, will offer a drop-in workspace for kids and back by popular demand, is co- weavers, ceramicists – will be found of all ages. Art-making in a variety of sponsored by the Slocan Lake Gallery throughout the garden. They will display media, $2 per participant. She will also and Garden Societies, with financial creations to purchase, and some will guide two one-hour afternoon sessions support from the Columbia Kootenay be demonstrating their particular craft. in watercolour painting for youth and Cultural Alliance. Proceeds will assist Several have used the Kohan setting in adults, 1-2 pm and 2:30-3:30 pm; the Silverton Gallery programming as well past years as inspiration for their work. fee is a nominal $5. All activities will as Kohan projects. Four musical performances will focus on the beauty of the garden and Watch for Arts by the Lake program delight you as you stroll the garden and adjacent Slocan Lake. To sign up for a flyers at local stores in late August. watch these working artists while you watercolour workshop, please contact Come with your family and Labour Day contemplate the grandeur of Slocan Donna at 358-2877 or horsefeathers@ Weekend guests to celebrate the arts and Lake and the Valhalla Mountains. The netidea.com. create art yourself in this unique venue. Summit Strings (violin/viola/cello); Nicole Nicholson, Slocan Lake For more information on this event, Paul Gibbons (bansuri bamboo flute); Garden Society President, will offer please see our ad on the back page of this Brian Stolle, Richard Burton & Howard guided tours of the Kohan Garden; she edition of the Valley Voice. August 22, 2012 The Valley Voice NAKUSP & THE ARROW LAKES 9 Nakusp Roots Music Society declares bankruptcy by Jan McMurray The creditors’ information package $350,000. Canada Revenue Agency is and furniture comes to about $360,000. society’s directors’ liability insurance The Nakusp Roots Music Society shows a list of 47 unsecured creditors, a preferred creditor, and is owed about KSCU will get the office building, should cover that. filed for bankruptcy on July 25, dashing most of them from the Nakusp area, $30,000 for taxes for out-of-country Gilchrist said, and although there is a Octopus Productions, hired by the any hopes for a come-back of the Nakusp owed a total of almost $200,000. performers. The total amount owing chance the six directors of the society society to produce the show every year, Music Festival. Kootenay Savings Credit Union is the comes to more than $500,000. The value board will be personally liable for the is one of the largest unsecured creditors The festival, held eight times from only secured creditor, owed more than of the Music Festival’s office building $30,000 owing to Revenue Canada, the with $16,000 owing to them. Willi 2004 to 2011, had an excellent reputation Jahnke, owner of Octopus Productions, for being well organized, and a great is also on the list of creditors. show in a spectacular setting. It was an Jahnke produced a music festival important event for the local economy, in Penticton this year, Rock the Peach, with spinoffs estimated at around $3 which did not attract a big enough million annually. The first six years audience to break even. were successful financially, but losses in 2010 and especially in 2011 were too peacock great to recoup. About 20 local people showed up at collective a meeting of the creditors held August organic housekeeping 12 at the Kuskanax Lodge. Jim Gilchrist Services for your Home, Yard, of KPMG Inc. in Kelowna, the trustee, Garden & Trades Workers chaired the meeting. He explained that Expanding to include Art Projects & Creative Collaboration Plus fruit harvesting, de-cluttering & organizing spaces the amount owing by the society exceeds Helping you create new flow & harmony the value of its assets – the office building For an evolving list of services, please visit and furniture at 619 Broadway – so there www.peacockcollective.ca fully equipped, licensed & insured will be nothing for unsecured creditors. In happier times, the Nakusp Music Festival brought thousands of spectators and bands from all over the world to the community. Ô•••••Í peacock collective’s own kick ass eco-cleaner is now available! Grand Forks Camp destruction brings Kids Fest to Nakusp Ô•••••Í submitted – and Nakusp was invited to host one. ago. The proceeds from that sale subsidize the costs for kids to attend Interested in trading your Goods & Services for mine? Nakusp has stepped up to fill in Saddleback Community Church have been invested, and the return camp. The Foundation is affiliated Business Barter Exchange part of the void left by the destruction is partnering with the Kootenay from those investments have been with the Pentecostal Assemblies of “All the $ paid in an exchange are spent in your of the Pines Bible Camp in Grand Camp Foundation to hold a one- used to rent camp facilities, operate Canada, the parent organization of Business” Forks last month by hosting Kids day Kids Fest on August 27 at the Christian kids and youth camps, and Saddleback Community Church. *receipts issued for all transactions*

Fest on August 27 at the gazebo in gazebo in the park. This free event STUDIO CONNEXION GALLERY is pleased to announce ProudlyP.A.L.S Supporting Local. BusinessesPET OF THE WEEK the park. includes an illusionist, carnival Alexandra Krajewski After the Pines Bible Camp was games, inflatables, and a free lunch. this season’s Art Exhibits destroyed in a violent storm that Registration begins at 9:30 am, and 250.265.8479Meet Minny tragically took the life of an 11-year- the event runs until 2 pm. Parents serving Nakusp, New Denver & Area old camper, the Kootenay Camp may drop off children age 7-13, but August 7 - 25: Brigitte DESBOIS Foundation had to cancel the kids’ younger children must be supervised camps they had organized there for by parents or guardians. Aug. 28 - Sept. 15: Patrizia MENTON the season. Instead, they contacted The Kootenay Camp Foundation Sept.18 - Oct. 6: Bryn STEVENSON a number of communities about came into being with the sale of GALLERY P.A.L.S. PET OF THE WEEK holding day camps and other events another Christian camp some years Gallery Hours: 11 am to 4 pm Tuesday to Saturday Meet Minny 203 Fifth Avenue, Nakusp Photography at its best – Patrizia This beautiful ginger & white cat will be up for adoption soon. Menton shows at Studio Connexion Her name is Minny and she is very friendly. submitted white. Patrizia still shoots on film and If you are interested in giving Minny a home, ‘WOMAN,’ a new exhibition of uses the traditional printing process. Meet Mr.please Mike call P.A.L.S. at fine art photography by Hills artist Patrizia was born in Italy, and 250-265-3792 or e-mail us at pals-online.ca Mr. Mike (N935F) is Patrizia Menton, is the next exhibition grew up there and in Germany. PALS AGM meeting on February 9th, 7pm at to show at Studio Connexion in She moved to Canada in her early looking for 950a new Crescent loving Bay Rd Nakusp, August 28-September 15. 20s. Her love for visual arts led home. He is a young, The show features a selection her to study photography and print WEEKLYadultThis beautifulmale SPONSOR: who ginger is & white cat will of Patrizia’s favourite images of making in Vancouver. She has shown Selkirkfriendly andbe Realty up well for social adoption- soon. Kelly Roberts women from different countries extensively here and abroad. Herized. name If you is areMinny interest and she- is very friendly. and backgrounds, and explores the This is the only photography If (250)you are 265-3635 interested in giving Minny a home, ed in meetingplease Mr. call Mike P.A.L.S. at female presence in the modern world. exhibition of the season at Studio 250-265-3792please call orPALS e-mail at us at pals-online.ca Truly inspired by architecture Connexion Gallery, showing from 250-265-3792 or email and nature, Patrizia also finds people August 28 to September 15. The PALS AGM meeting on February 9th, 7pm at [email protected] Crescent. Bay Rd to be very fascinating subjects. She reception for the artist will be held has wanted to put together a series on Friday, August 31 from 5 to 8 WEEKLYWEEKLY SPONSOR: SPONSOR: like this for a very long time. pm. Everyone welcome. Studio SelkirkSelkirk RealtyRealty This special series of photographs Connexion is located at 203 Fifth Kelly RobertsKelly Roberts (250) 265-3635(250) 265-3635 are in both colour and black and Avenue in Nakusp. www.royallepage.ca

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(*sale does not apply to DC, Fox, Metal Mulisha and all new arrivals) 10 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice August 22, 2012 Slocan Lake Dance Camp wrap-up submitted shoe lady, Chris the Brit from Two-Left- Several other spot dance prizes was so-o-o-o much fun! As teenager Society, the regional club, is also The Slocan Lake Dance Camp, in its Feet in Kelowna; Dennis Vogel won were awarded after Saturday evening’s Margaret Barker, who did a work gratefully acknowledged. Visit eighth year, once again hosted nearly100 a gift certificate from New Denver’s performances: a workshop for the exchange for tuition fees said: “Dance kootenaydancingbeat.org. dancers from around the region over the Sanderella boutique/cafe. Ymir Tango Event on August 25, from camp was ridiculously fun!” The Slocan Lake Dance Camp four days of the event. Held, as always, Saturday evening featured Soul Tango of Nelson, was awarded to Regional Director Walter Popoff’s would not be the success that it is the weekend prior to the August long incredible performances by this year’s locals Patti Sebben and Glenn Jordan; financial assistance made this year’s without the cooperation and assistance weekend, the camp offered 31 daytime instructors, who demonstrated ‘Dancing Bruce Eleniak of Kelowna and Donna online registration possible. A of the local media. Please visit workshops, two evening classes, three with the Stars’ style right here in the Wearmouth of Nelson received a contribution to the Kootenay dance slocanlakedancecamp.ca for news and evening dances, plus a sit-down catered Koots! Lyle Clarke and Linda Ferrier gift from Two-Left Feet, and a gift scene by the Kootenay Dancebeat updates. dinner. gave the audience an emotional, fluid certificate to the Cup and Saucer Cafe Many participants attend just one and elegant Viennese Waltz; Bobby in Silverton; Gary Burns and Rachel workshop each day and the evening Engene and Sharon Sebo dazzled with won a Tango workshop in Nelson to dance, taking time to enjoy the beauty the athleticism and control of their be organized by Nelson-based Soul of the area and the many recreational lifts in an intricate tango routine. Both Tango (Beth Hargreaves and Heather opportunities offered here. women’s costumes were beaded and Grant). Instructors for that workshop,

A highlight of the event is the beautiful. With lovely Ganna Teturenko, to be held some time in September, E ric M ar k s CREDIT: PHOTO Friday night Polka-Dot Party. Mixer Ricardo, a terrific showman, exhibited are the organizers of the Vancouver dances, great refreshments, plus prizes salon style Argentine Tango with a great Tango Workshop. Check Soul Tango on for the best attire add to the festivities. deal of flash. Facebook for details. This year’s Polka-Dot Party winners: DJ Michael Weibe did a great job Big thanks to all the contributors, Bob Deptuck (Cranbrook) won an with the music each night and Randy especially the Kaslo Jazz Etc. folks. overnight stay at Villa Dome Quixote; Tapp and Kim Bombardier facilitated Kaslo Jazz Executive Director Jimi Sharon Sebo and partner Bobby Engene, both of Kelowna, wowed the audience at an Argentine Tango Katya Maloff won a pair of tickets to the some hilarious and wonderful mixer Holland came over to New Denver both performance in Bosun Hall during the Slocan Lake Dance Camp. The pair taught seven workshops and Kaslo Jazz Festival; Phil Angrignon dances and kicked up the fun factor. Friday and Saturday nights, just ’cuz it one evening class at the camp this year. Visit slocanlakedancecamp.ca for more photos. received a 50 percent off voucher for a pair of dance shoes from the resident Mungall calls for nominations for Queen’s Jubilee Medal recipients submitted will involve every member of the The process Mungall has be downloaded from www. Below Assessed MLA Michelle Mungall is community. developed to collect community michellemungall.com or picked up asking the people of the Nelson- “To receive one of these medals is input involves three stages. In the from locations all across the Nelson- Value: Creston constituency to help choose a great honour,” says Mungall. “It is first stage, anyone can nominate Creston constituency. Online voting recipients of the prestigious Queen’s important to me that members of our a member of their community by will take place September 10-21. $776,000 Diamond Jubilee Medals. Mungall communities have the opportunity filling out a nomination form. Next, Speaking to the democratic has been tasked with nominating four to reflect on the reign of Queen a selection committee representing nature of the process, Mungall individuals to receive a medal. To do Elizabeth as well as recognize the all regions of the constituency will encourages everyone to get this she has a devised a process that contributions of their peers.” review the nominations and create involved. “I want everyone to have a shortlist of nominees. These the opportunity to recognize their shortlisted candidates will be posted friends and neighbours who are MADDEN TIMBERFRAME HOMES on Mungall’s website for an online doing amazing work to make our email: [email protected] www.maddentimber.com vote to determine the medal nominees communities great.” 250 265 3316 to the Queen’s Selection Committee. Anyone with questions about Nominations will be accepted the process can contact Mungall’s SANDY BEACH by mail or email from August Community office at 1-877-388- 1 to 31. Nomination forms can 4498. NELSON HOME • Design and Engineering AT EXCLUSIVE Motorcyclist dies in traffic incident • Custom Stairs submitted by RCMP bike on its side, fell off the motorcycle, BEALBY POINT A tragic incident on August 14, tumbled, and suffered serious injuries. For sale or exchange for 20+ • Concrete and Stick involving a Winlaw driver, resulted in He was taken to Nelson Hospital, where acre farm by owner: Well main- the death of a 66-year-old motorcyclist, he was pronounced dead. tained 4 Br. home with large deck, • Framing Clifford Wright, from Swift Current, The collision analyst from the dock, fruit trees and developed Saskatchewan. Cranbrook detachment attended and garden, garage, carport, workshop. • Interior Finishing At about 2 pm that day, Castlegar examined the scene. Highway 3A NO HIGHWAY NOISE! • Wood Windows and Doors RCMP received a report of the incident, was limited to single lane alternating Sunny late into the evening, lovely which occurred on Highway 3A east of traffic during the initial stages of the tranquil walk or bicycle on Bealby Castlegar. A westbound Ford Explorer investigation. • Entranceways SUV, driven by a Winlaw resident, was Alcohol or drugs were not a factor. Rd. or access BNR rails-to-trails in the passing lane, overtaking a logging This incident did not involve any out your back door, 3 minutes from • Decks truck and possibly another vehicle. The attendees from the Shambhala Music Nelson. • Timber Sales SUV lost control and crossed the centre Festival. more info/pics at: www.propertyguys.com line into the eastbound lane, forcing two RCMP West Kootenay Traffic “quick search”id: 196488 oncoming (eastbound) motorcycles to Services has taken over the investigation Call: 250-505-5031 Timber and Log Structures take evasive action. The motorcycles and is asking anyone who witnessed this email: [email protected] Handcut traditional joinery with local wood since 2006 were being driven by a father and son. incident, or the events leading up to the The son was able to safely come incident, to please contact Corporal John to a stop, but the father braked, put the Ferguson at 250-354-5183. joldhamfinehomes.com Smoke, but not much fire by Jan McMurray fires, 36 were person-caused and 78 When You Want It Done Right... Despite the smoky haze in the were lightning-caused. air, there have not been many fires of The five-year average for this Contact Jesse Oldham note in the southeast fire centre this time of year is 316 fires. PO Box 271 season. The smoke has been traced to In mid-August, there was a small New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 wildfires burning in the USA. spot-sized fire caused by lightning in So far this season, the southeast the Silverton Creek area. Cell: (250) 551-2593 fire centre has seen 114 fires which There was also a 10-hectare fire have burned 332 hectares. Of those west of Kaslo, burning in a logging National Home Warranty Packages cutblock in the Keen Creek area. The available with all new construction. Support the Valley fire was reported on August 8 and J Oldham Holdings Inc. est 2005 Voice with a voluntary was 100 percent contained and being subscription mopped up by August 14. Specializing in New Homes, Garages The Prince George fire centre is Carports, Shops and Sheds, Renos Only $10-$30 seeing most of BC’s wildfire activity so far this season. August 22, 2012 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 11 Final shows of the 2012 season at the Hidden Garden Gallery submitted 7-9 pm, with music by Carol painted entirely outdoors on characteristic of my art is using developed during Kootenay and guide the paintings, be ‘Parabola on a Breeze,’ a Street and Abby Cowan. hot summer days on Queen’s at-hand materials to create winters by a warm fire. they landscapes, nightscapes, show of abstract watercolours Karen and donna are two Bay north of Balfour. She now functional objects. As with ‘The Bear who came over paintings of structures, or by Karen Hornby and folk art emerging and very different lives in Nelson and had her first people visiting us in our homes, the Lake: Paintings of the Slocan animals. The commentary of by donna Shaw, will run August artists who celebrate their show at the Langham Gallery it helps if functional objects are Valley and its Wild Residents’ the show is for the most part 27 to September 1 at the Hidden individuality of expression in in Kaslo. simple to care for and make by Jason Vukovich will show humorous and light-hearted Garden Gallery. The reception this, their first show together. donna Shaw is from Hills us smile.” Her ‘Folk Stitchie’ at the Hidden Garden Gallery but speaking to what around us will be Wednesday, August 29, Karen Hornby’s works were and states, “A significant series represents local themes September 3-7 with a reception is so special and deserves our Tuesday, September 4 from 7 to admiration, care, and protection. Barbara Lindsay steps down as Slocan Valley School trustee 9 pm. Gary Wright will entertain Jason Vukovich is a painter by Jan McMurray very difficult to make the the elementary and secondary experience. She explained that with ‘watercolour’ songs. and sculptor whose work Slocan Valley School decision to step down as trustee, schools in Slocan. In 1974, she all CUSO VSO volunteers are This show explores the highlights the natural world Trustee Barbara Lindsay will she is a teacher at heart. “It’s very taught in Silverton, and was the asked to raise $2,000. “For natural and man-made ecology and man-made structures and be stepping down from her sad to leave, but at the same time, last teacher to teach Kindergarten every dollar we fundraise, of the New Denver and Slocan has been shown across the US. role as trustee to work with in my heart, I always want to at the Silverton school (now the the Canadian International Lake area featuring one of its Primarily a watercolourist, he the Ministry of Education in jump in – I like to be more active Silverton Gallery). She taught Development Agency (CIDA) top life forms, both beloved works in many different medias Zanzibar, Tanzania through the in teaching.” one year at Brent Kennedy, and will multiply it nine times, so and problematic, as expressed now, including finger paints with volunteer organizations CUSO She said she has really retired in 2002. $2,000 becomes $18,000, which in watercolour paintings. The his two-year-old son. He also (Canadian University Students enjoyed the connection with Watch for fundraising events basically covers the cost of artwork is an exploration of does commission work and can Overseas) and VSO (Volunteer people, parents and communities, Lindsay will be organizing sending the volunteer,” she the environment around us and be reached at Jason Vukovich Services Overseas). and feels that being a part of in support of her Zanzibar explained. its flora and fauna, finding the Art on Facebook. He lives “I’ll be working with the board was “a phenomenal hidden objects, colours, and with his family in Bellingham, the Tanzanian government experience because I had nothing unseen wonders that hide in Washington. on meeting their objectives to do with that as a parent and plain sight. Direct observation, The Hidden Garden Gallery, of improving the educational teacher. Learning about policy the artist’s photographic 803 Kildare Street, New Denver, system in Zanzibar,” she said. and governance has been an references, and memory/ is open 10 am to 3 pm Monday Lindsay has signed a one- invaluable learning experience imagination provide inspiration through Saturday. year contract for the job, starting that I will probably fall back on.” October 1. She will be flying out The board of School District on September 27. 8 will officially receive Lindsay’s No stranger to international resignation at its August 28 experiences, Lindsay has worked meeting. in education in Kuwait, Mexico Lindsay says she is City, Egypt and Qatar. However, encouraging people to run for most of her experiences so far the position. In the 2008 election, have been in elite schools. the first time she ran, there were “This won’t be like my other three candidates. The second international experiences,” she time, in the November 2011 said. “It’s hard for me to imagine election, she was acclaimed. what it will be like – I’m taking a Lindsay has a teaching risk, but I’m very excited about certificate with a focus on early it at the same time!” childhood education, and spent Barb Lindsay’s horse, Pippi Longstockings, will be serving the Creston Although she says it was most of her teaching career at Therapeutic Riding Association while she is volunteering for CUSO VSO. Notes from the RCMP THESE NOTES HAVE BEEN PREPARED FROM RCMP PRESS RELEASES AND MAY HAVE BEEN EDITED Car goes over the bank sustained minor injuries and of items were stolen from the broke into several buildings north of New Denver was treated locally. clubhouse. located at the Springer Creek New Denver Fire Rescue Break and enter at Investigators were able Forest Products property in had to use its over-the-bank Valley View Golf Course to identify one adult and Slocan. Some buildings were system on August 9 when a On July 1, Slocan Lake seven youths believed to be also vandalized. Slocan Lake vehicle went over the 225-foot RCMP responded to a report of responsible. None of the suspects RCMP in New Denver requests embankment on Hwy 6 between a break and enter at the Valley reside in Appledale. Police are assistance from the public in New Denver and Rosebery View Golf Course in Appledale. recommending a number of this ongoing investigation. Any rolling several times, and It was determined that during charges including Break and persons with information are trapping the female passenger the previous night, several Enter, Theft, and Mischief asked to contact the RCMP at inside. After Fire Rescue cut buildings were broken into and to Property for the series of 250-358-2222 or Crimestoppers her out of the vehicle, she an estimated $60,000 worth of offences. at 1-800-222-TIPS. was flown to Kelowna in a damage was done. Damage was Break and enter at Springer Hit and run in Krestova BC medical helicopter. She done to maintenance equipment, Creek Forest Products Nelson RCMP are asking sustained serious but non-life- golf carts, buildings, and fences Sometime during the for assistance from the public threatening injuries. The driver on the property, and a number evening of August 13, culprits in finding a silver or grey Ford Escape that was involved in a hit and run crash on Krestova Cemetery Road on July 24 at around 1 am. The Ford Escape forced a car off the road, causing it to collide with a water pump house in the 3600 block. The passenger suffered minor injuries and was treated by BC Ambulance. The vehicle was believed to be racing around the Krestova area just prior to the crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nelson RCMP at 250-352-2156 or Crimestoppers This vehicle went over the embankment, north of New Denver. The passenger was air-lifted to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. at 1-800-222-8477. savethehotsprings.org • St Leon Hot Springs Society Box 202, Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0 12 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice August 22, 2012 Dark Water Dragons fundraising for dragon boat on Slocan Lake by Jan McMurray Pentland said they plan Silverton, Slocan and Area H Bosun Christmas Fair again The Dark Water Dragon to buy a used boat at a cost of totaling $11,000, and a $1,200 this year, and are planning Society is hoping to have a about $16,000. To purchase grant from Kootenay Savings other fundraisers, as well,” dragon boat on Slocan Lake the paddles and life jackets as Community Foundation. she said. by next spring. well, the total amount needed They have also had booths Donations are gratefully Shelley Pentland, to get set up is about $22,000. at New Denver’s May Days accepted. The society has an president of the society, The group has received celebrations, Silverton’s account at the New Denver reports that the society has grants from the CBT July 1st celebrations and the KSCU. For more information, 50 members, all who want to Community Initiatives Christmas Flea Market at the contact Pentland at 250-358- paddle. A full dragon boat crew program from New Denver, Bosun Hall. “We’ll be at the 2756. is 22, and the boat can operate with a minimum number of 16 New Denver Hospice Society asking for ‘sweet’ contributions paddlers. Dragon boats are 43 submitted and generosity, and we look this event will go towards feet long and are like very long The amazing Hills Garlic forward to seeing you at the renovations for the palliative canoes, originally from China. Festival is coming up on Hills Garlic Festival.” room in the Pavillion and Pentland became September 9, and the New To find out more about this ongoing training opportunities interested in getting a dragon Denver Hospice Society will event and details about when for volunteers. boat on Slocan Lake after again have its booth, selling and where to drop off baking For information on the New she had the opportunity to beverages, treats, muffins and or have food picked up, please Denver Hospice Society and go for a paddle with the cookies. contact Sue Davies at 250- its services and/or volunteer Nelson Rhythm Dragons on This has been a very 358-7787. training program, call 250- Kootenay Lake last spring. “It successful annual fundraising Monies raised from 358-7828. was awesome!” she says. “I event for the society, because of considered joining the Nelson the very generous contributions Kootenay Lake stewardship group, but the timing just of the many, many fine bakers didn’t work for me. Once I who live in our community. group offers Lake Keepers course decided to start working on Every muffin, cookie, and submitted Park. getting a boat here, I had 50 piece of delicious sweet treat Kootenay Lake is known Lake Keepers is an info- members within a month. has been greatly appreciated for its pristine waters, abundant packed two-day course for the People are very interested and has contributed to fulfilling wildlife and beautiful people. curious and passionate lake in it.” the society’s mission –to Let’s keep it that way by steward. Certified instructors Many dragon boat provide service to people in increasing our knowledge of the will explain the basics of societies hold races and New Denver and surrounding lake and planning for the future. limnology (the study of fresh events to raise funds for a communities when they or The Friends of Kootenay water) and then participants will worthy cause. Pentland says their families are faced with Lake (FOKL) is a new-formed get their feet wet conducting that once they get the boat, the challenges of life coming lake stewardship group. water science on Kootenay the Dark Water Dragons will to a close. FOKL brings Kootenay Lake Lake. be sponsoring spinal cord New Denver Hospice hopes communities together to protect A variety of topics will be and breast cancer research. that people who have baked for the ecological, cultural values covered, including lake ecology, Pentland’s husband, Doug, them in the past will continue of the lake, while supporting watershed planning and suffers from a spinal cord to do so, and welcomes all new economic and recreational uses. developing a lake monitoring injury, and there are six breast bakers. “We would be delighted Want to get engaged with program. cancer survivors in the group. to accept your contributions,” the lake you love? Come to our The cost is $50 or pay as says Tanya Thompson, New Lake Keepers Course Saturday, you can. All equipment is Denver’s hospice coordinator. August 25 and Sunday, August provided and lunch is provided “We thank you for your support 26 at Kokanee Creek Provincial by FOKL.

FLOAT YOUR BOAT! WIN PRIZES! ROSEBERY REGATTA LABOUR DAY, SEPT 3, 2012 – ROSEBERY BAY Rain or Shine • Trials begin around 11 am Race classes: various lengths and sizes (depending on number and variety of entries) • Many new categories, including numerous costume categories and edible flotilla Rosebery Cup, Commodore’s Cup, other possible assorted maritime prizes – Raw & Outrageous Rumballs to be served to all – Treasure Hunt – Bring lunch or snacks, assorted fix-it kits and prepare to indulge in nautical antics. The highlight of the social season in the Silvery Slocan! The Commodore’s contingent gratefully acknowledges the support of our corporate sponsor, the Valley Voice. In accordance with regatta tradition, the decision of the judges may be final - depending on incentives offered! ATTENTION LAST YEAR’S WINNERS! PLEASE, PLEASE BRING YOUR LAST YEAR’S PRIZE BACK TO THE REGATTA ON RACE DAY TO BE RE- AWARDED TO THIS YEAR’S WINNERS. THE COMMODORE THANKS YOU! For more information, or to volunteer: call Analisa at 250-358-2562 August 22, 2012 The Valley Voice VISITOR INFORMATION 13 14 LIVING The Valley Voice August 22, 2012 Life Canadian financial institutions to owe additional US tax. Even if they did based on a review of the submission. 2011) for examples of reasonable report annual financial information on file, due to the exemptions available For a summary of information about cause. Matters their clients’ accounts if they are US under the tax treaty between our federal income tax return and FBAR Any taxpayer seeking relief for with Debbie citizens. This development will make two countries, the tax paid in Canada is filing requirements and potential failure to timely elect deferral of income Pereversoff it nearly impossible for US citizens generally enough to satisfy the US tax penalties, you may want to do an from certain retirement or savings plans living, working and investing abroad to payable as well. 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Failing to file these before by the submission based on certain 2) for relevant Canadian plans, fall caused by a program announced but beyond that point any US or dual the deadline each year (usually June information provided on the returns a Form 8891 for each tax year and by the IRS which will require all citizens, who are not compliant with 15 for Canadian-resident US citizens) filed, and based on certain additional description of the type of plan covered Smokey Creek Salvage the requirement to file annual US tax carried onerous automatic late filing information that will be required as by the submission; and 24 HR TOWING returns, will automatically become penalties, which could run into the part of the submission. 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Patrick Baird 250-354-8562 www.elementconcrete.ca August 22, 2012 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 15 Slocan council, August 13: Open house on microhydro proposal scheduled by Jan McMurray The CAO said the additional funds drawn up by staff in consultation with the the economy. RDCK report. Local states of emergency • The Village will hold an open could be found in the capital budget, campground operators. The policy deals • Councillor Lunn will sit on the have been the focus for the last two to three house on the proposed microhydro as the purchase of a mower deck has mainly with fees and reservations. The Kootenay Regional Workforce Round months. She said Winlaw Park and Galena project on Springer Creek on Thursday, been put off. Council authorized the CAO said there were many people who Table on behalf of the Village and the Trail were damaged by flooding but have September 6 from 6 to 8 pm at the additional funds. reserved a site and then did not show in organization she works for. She said been repaired. The RDCK continues to Silvery Slocan Hall. Selkirk Power • A letter from the Slocan Valley June, so the policy states that ‘no-shows’ they were looking for people who wear work on the recovery of Johnsons Landing representatives and the biologists will Historical Society requests a meeting with will be charged the first night of camping multiple hats. This will not incur any cost after the landslide, and the monitoring of be in attendance. council and Area H representatives. The fees on their credit card. The policy to the Village. the Salmo tailings pond while options for The Village has applied for a Water letter states that the society is hoping “to includes general information, which • Councillor Elliott gave a brief decommissioning are being investigated. Power Crown Land Tenure (File No. come to an arrangement for support from council felt did not belong in the policy 4405049). The application is posted all local government bodies to create and but rather in a pamphlet handed out to online at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca. To satisfy operate an Archive for the Slocan Valley.” campers. Staff will revise the policy and First Nations consultation requirements, Although the Village has made the space bring it back to council. council will be meeting with Westbank above the Village office available to the • At the Union of BC Municipalities First Nation representatives regarding society, the society is still faced with (UBCM) convention in the fall, Slocan the application, probably in October. finding funding for some modifications council will join New Denver, Silverton • The Village was given an to the space, operating costs, and liability and Area H for a meeting with the Minister opportunity to comment on a ‘Notice insurance. of Transportation and Infrastructure of Work’ from the Ministry of Energy The CAO explained that staff to discuss the condition of Highway and Mines for mineral exploration provided the society with a draft service 6. Council also asked staff to arrange work in the Springer Creek area by agreement between the Village and the appointments with the Premier, the Rainbow Resources Inc of Calgary. society, and liability insurance is one of the Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Village staff met with a representative requirements. The cost of the insurance is Resource Operations, the minister in of the company, who reported that the approximately $1,000. Councillor Elliott charge of provincial parks, and the proposal is to drill 24 exploratory holes commented that the insurance issue is very Minister of Tourism to discuss the issue of at 12 locations on the Gold Viking frustrating for both local governments and access to provincial parks. Mayor Perriere property near Springer Creek, probably community members. said that both Lemon Creek and Enterprise in the fall. Staff provided FrontCounter Council agreed to meet with society Creek Forest Service Roads are closed, The Slocan Valley Historical Society is pleased to BC with a letter stressing that the mining and Area H representatives regarding the and these are access roads to Kokanee offer two exciting workshops this summer as part of exploration work does not impact the Archive. Glacier Park. their ongoing Village & Valley History project. Village’s proposed microhydro project • Public Works Foreman Tim Hill • Mayor Perriere will make a short or its irrigation/ alternative water source. reported that he spent 40 hours on the presentation at the October 2 meeting Introduction to Archival Practice • Paving is required in front of the water system over the long weekend due in Nelson regarding proposed federal and Wellness Centre in order to complete to a large amount of sediment in the water electoral boundary changes to let the Managing Archival Photographs the drainage dry well project, begun last box. In speaking with a local resident, committee know council is in favour year. Council budgeted $15,000 for the he suspects the increase in sediment is of keeping the boundaries the way they August 28th & 29th, 2012 paving, but the three quotes obtained coming from some private properties in are now. at WE Graham Community School came in at $18,000, $18,550 and $19,400 Valhalla Park, where trees were uprooted • Council decided to write a letter in Slocan, BC to pave the 22-feet-wide area along during a tornado two years ago. He expects to BC Finance Minister Kevin Falcon, Harold in front of the Wellness Centre, this will continue to cause problems in the opposing the provincial government’s These workshops are open to anyone with an interest from Park Avenue to Fletcher Avenue. water box, and said they would have to put plans to privatize the BC Liquor in volunteering in local archives or in managing their Electric-assist bikes – a great a flushing system onto the pipe. The CAO Distribution Branch warehouse and own collections. said they had notified the ministry about distribution system. It is believed that if way to explore your community For more information please email: submitted by Craig Lawrence the increase in sediment. this happens, the privatization of liquor Have you ever wanted to try riding Hill informed council that the main stores will follow. Councillors McGreal [email protected] an electric-assist bike but didn’t have ongoing issue with the water system is that and Elliott said research shows that private the water box is not big enough, making liquor stores are much more likely to sell This project is funded by Columbia Basin Trust and a pocket deep enough to buy one? the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance. Well, the Slocan Valley Heritage Trail it difficult to get the water to the filters. to minors. Mayor Perriere wondered why Society (SVHTS) has an answer to your Hill reported that the crew managed the government would want to privatize dilemma. Two years ago a pair of electric- to chain all the boom logs back together, this when it generates revenue for the assist bikes were purchased by the Slocan using his boat. Council thanked him, Province. Valley Lions and now the managers of saying the kids were very happy to have • The Village received a response to the Slocan Valley Rail Trail have taken the boom back. He said they would take its query about the continuation of the over making sure everyone who wishes the swimming dock out of the water this Small Communities Grant program after to try one, can! winter. 2014. The program is expected to continue Many people have had the Mayor Perriere asked Hill to praise with annual payments in 2015. The CAO opportunity riding the Slocan Valley the two summer students. Hill agreed that explained that for the past few years, the The Corporation of Rail Trail on these bikes. In fact, some they were doing an excellent job. grant has been front-loaded to give local have even gone on to purchase their own • A draft Campground Use Policy was governments more ability to stimulate bikes after trying these out. The bikes the Village of Slocan can be ridden for up to 50 km between Micro Hydro Project Open House charges and allows those with some Slocan Lake Golf Course mobility issues the chance to go on an Putts and Such... The Village of Slocan is continuing to study the viability of enjoyable bike ride with confidence. developing and constructing a small micro-hydro project on August 12th was a spectacular day for golf and the Club Open was a great Even those without issues have found this Springer Creek. tournament. The following golfers took trophies as well as great prizes a great way to explore their community Engineering & Environmental studies have been performed in comfort. LOW GROSS : Wood Valance trophy...Darrell Steenhoff to determine economic and environmental attributes of the The bikes are simple to ride. You Project. must start pedalling for the assist function Stenberg trophy....Linda Henke to work. As soon as you stop pedalling, it Tri Pac cup...Graham Greensword As the Village continues to move this project forward, Council will stop as well. There are three settings Shop Easy trophy ...Werner Mengler believes it is essential to maintain effective communications Shop Easy trophy...Donna Fasthuber for your speed level when pedalling, so with the community and to share information on this community riders can find the one that works best LOW NET: project. Slocan Village Council is hosting a for them. The bikes are available for W.E. Graham cup...Dave Welch day-use and after a brief orientation Tad Mori cup...Barb Renaud Public Open House Les Weisbrich trophy...Ken Laurie session, any adult can spend hours taking th a comfortable ride. A donation to the Les Weisbrich trophy...Marilyn Mengler September 6 SVHTS is requested in exchange for this Want to have a whole lotta fun and a chance to win great prizes...join in 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. great experience. the Bushwackers tournament on September 8th. Call the pro shop (250- Silvery Slocan Legion Hall To begin the process of arranging 358-2408) for details. your very own bike ride, please call DID YOU KNOW THAT THIS YEARS AGM IS BEING This Open House will give those attending an opportunity Slocan Valley Recreation at 250-226- HELD SEPTEMBER 27th @ 7:00 p.m. In the clubhouse. This is your to meet and discuss with the Selkirk Power engineers and 0008. They’ll help to get those wheels chance to bring your concerns( and kudos) to your boards attention. biologists who have worked on this project since 2010. turning today! 16 CLASSIFIED ADS The Valley Voice August 22, 2012 announcements a message at 265-3674 ext. 201 or email Silverton Memorial Hall. It is a wonderful and distributed the brochure in their NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATIONS THE CUP & SAUCER CAFE [email protected]. thing to see how the people living in our neighbourhood: Brian Koster, May Berge, workshop with Dr. Lesley Beatson. Thurs., SILVERTON is open 7 days a week. Try call for submissions small communities come together with Barb Little, Michelle Desautels, Laura Sept. 20, 2012 9 am-4 pm at the Seniors’ our Weekend Breakfast Special of Eggs THE HIDDEN GARDEN GALLERY their generosity and support when a family Tiberti, Grace Fitzpatrick, Patti Kelly, Erin Hall in Nakusp. For more information and Benny, Sat. & Sun., 8-1. is now accepting applications for its 2013 experiences a loss or tragedy. What a lovely Rouse, Kim Walker and Anne DeLuca. to register visit www.basinreach.ca or call MOTHS COME BACK new CD by season. Please apply to: Exhibitions, place we live in. Thanks also to Kootenay Savings Credit 250-352-6786. Garbanzo. Available at Raven’s Nest HGG, Box 201 New Denver, BC, V0G SLOCAN LAKE DANCE CAMP - To Union, Recreation Commission #6, the RARTS (Rural Alternatives Research in New Denver and Pack Rat Annie’s 1S0, by October 10, 2012. Along with a the instructors: Randy Tapp and Kim Kootenay Dancebeat Society and Regional & Training Society) AGM at the Vallican in Nelson. brief description of your work, its size, Bombardier of Cranbrook, Ricardo Pacheco Director, Walter Popoff. Whole Tuesday August 28 at 7pm. Usual GRAND FORKS FARMS: Wednesdays: the number of pieces and medium used, of Kelowna, Sharon Sebo of Kelowna, Lyle Much appreciation to: the Villa AGM proceedings plus light refreshments. 402 Baker Street, beside the Full Circle include a few photographs and or a CD of Clarke and Linda Ferrier of Spruce Grove, Dome Quixote, The Cup & Saucer Café, For more information email us at info@ Cafe. Thursdays: Kinnaird Church of God your work. Alberta and Micheal Wiebe of Calgary. Sanderella, The Raven’s Nest, Two Left VallicanWhole.com. parking lot, 2404 Columbia Ave, Castlegar. card of thanks Kudos to Michael for great dance music Feet (shoe store), Soul Tango and the ARTS BY THE LAKE Festival. September Saturdays: Cottonwoods Market, Nelson. THE FAMILIES of Ken Gordon Jr., Julie and taping the DVD content and to Eric organizers of the Kaslo Jazz Etc. festival for 1, 10 am to 5 pm, Kohan Garden, New Denver. Freestone peaches $1.00/lb in 20lb box, Heichert and Kerry Gordon Leal would Marks for photography. Special thanks their generous donation of prizes. Please see article and ad this issue for details. vine-ripened field tomatoes $0.80/lb in like to thank all the people in Silverton, to my sister Norma Weathersby who was What a grand team effort to make AT THE HIDDEN GARDEN GALLERY, 40lb box, Keremeos organic apple juice New Denver and surrounding area for their heroic in being and doing everything! and the camp a great success! Visit www. 803 Kildare St, New Denver, 10 am-3 pm $5.00/1.9Litre. Grand Forks broccoli, sincere expressions of sympathy and well to Bean and Taeko for help with registration slocanlakedancecamp.ca Thanks so much! Mon-Sat. IT’S ALL ABOUT “ATTITUDE” cauliflower, potatoes, sweet onions. wishes on the loss of our mother Winona and all the other behind the scenes tasks Yours in dance, steel figure sculptures, brilliant glass pieces Okanagan new crop apples, pimento (Nonie) Marie Gordon and our father they performed! Thanks to Wah and Aiko -Fran and the Dance Camp team by Rabi’a through Aug 25. PARABOLA peppers, hot peppers, pickling cukes, and Kenneth (Ken) Walter Gordon. The family for their assistance with dinner and thanks coming events ON A BREEZE abstract watercolours by much more. Family friendly prices. Terry, would like to thank Reg Broughton for to Peter & Lynn Enderwick, Sam Tichenor, Karen Hornby, folk art by donna Shaw, Aug Val, & Erran Rilkoff 250-442-3514. NEW DENVER FRIDAY MARKETS Margaret Barker, Taavi, for set-up and 27-Sept 1, reception Wed, Aug 29, 7-9 pm, business opportunities officiating at Nonie’s Memorial Tea and happens in downtown New Denver every Therese DesCamps for officiating at Ken’s clean-up. Big thanks to Patti Sebben music by Carol Street and Abby Cowan. UNEMPLOYED and thinking of starting Friday, June through September. 10 am Memorial Service. A special thanks to the and Glenn Jordan for once again hosting to 2 pm. Fresh local produce and artisans THE BEAR WHO CAME OVER THE your own business? Community Futures ladies who organized the memorial tea for Sunday’s wind-up potluck. wares at this vibrant community event. LAKE Paintings of the Slocan Valley by offers the Self Employment grant, business Nonie at the Slocan Lake Golf Club and the And special thanks to all the friends [email protected]. Jason Vukovich Sept 3-7, reception Tues, loans, counselling and training in the Arrow ladies who organized the tea for Ken at the around the region who put up posters Sept 4, 7- 9 pm, music by Gary Wright. & Slocan Lakes area. For more info leave BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUTOMOTIVE • SMALL MOTORS • MACHINE SHOP Caribou Service 24 Hr Towing and Recovery (250) 265-3191 Auto Repairs & Tires and Auto Parts

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MIXERS, CONCRETE SAWS, TILECUTTERS, Take-Home Kits, or Brew it with Us! BLOCKCUTTERS, SCAFFOLDING, FLOOR SANDERS, Open 11:00 to 6:00 Tues. to Sat. NAILERS - ALL TYPES, LM ROTARY LAZER TRANSIT, 5972 Cedar Creek Road, Winlaw • 226-7328 JEWELRY HAIR GENERATORS, WATER PUMPS, COMPRESSORS, INSULATED TARPS, PRESSURE WASHERS, ROTO Jo’s Jewelry Ava’s TILLER, LAWN COMBER, AERATOR, PROPERTY PIN LOCATOR, GAS POST HOLE DIGGER, CONCRETE Custom Work and Repair in Hair Studio FLOOR GRINDER Silver and Gold, by Appointment OPEN YEAR-ROUND ...AND MUCH MORE! 358-2134 Specialty Coffees, Teas, 358-7769 PHONE 358-2632 Award-winning wines available for brewing New Denver, Goldsmith Jo-Anne Barclay 1-888-358-2632 • Open Every Day Far right entrance of the Wild Rose Restaurant in Rosebery Nakusp 265-4701 HEALTH • WELL-BEING • FITNESS • ENVIRONMENT RECYCLING MASSAGE THERAPIES Spectrum Home & Family Care Myofascial, Swedish, Lymphatic, Joint Play, Craniosacral, MOUNTAIN VALLEY STATION Visceral, Somatoemotion, Chakras, Nutrition etc. Helping you maintain YOUR lifesyle! MTA rates (Low income consideration) BOTTLE DEPOT also MSP, WCB, ICBC & care plans Free consultations Slocan City • 355-2245 Garth R. Hunter, R.M.T. in the West Kootenay Slocan Com. Srv. Bldg. 355-2222 (W & F) 250-265-3842 Open MON - SAT 9-5 250-358-2364 • Mobile & Office www.spectrumhomesupport.ca Your “Bottle Drive” Specialists Hand & Soul Wellness Centre Read the Nakusp Foot Care Larry Zaleski, D.C. Chiropractor Nursing care Mondays & Fridays - Silverton • Every other Wednesday in Winlaw or Nakusp Valley Voice for sore feet online! 250-265-3024 Sue Mistretta, M.A., CCC Counsellor/Expressive Arts 358-2177 www.handandsoul.ca www.valleyvoice.ca August 22, 2012 The Valley Voice CLASSIFIED ADS 17 coming events more. Slocan Park Medical Clinic parking 2174. Email: [email protected]. Pad rental is $175 per month. Close to YOGA HAS CHANGED LOCATION lot. Watch for signs. THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY reading 3 BDR HOUSE, W/D, Non-smoking, $650 trail to Sandon, close to the lake – Denver AGAIN FROM THE SILVERTON of Mine Tailings. September 29, 2012. A for rent + Utilities, 216 -7th Ave. Nakusp, Inf. Trish Siding. $15,000 firm. Phone Sharon: 250- GALLERY EXHIBITION ROOM fundraiser for the Silverton Gallery. $20 SUITE FOR RENT – One mile from office 265-2020 / cell 265-1247. 358-2389. to upstairs at the Fire Hall in Silverton. Advance Tickets Only. On sale September Nakusp. On acreage. 3 bdr. 1200 sq. ft. 1 BDR APARTMENT in Rotary Villa WELL CARED FOR OLDER Entrance stairs are on the back side of the 1 at Garden Graces, The Apple Tree, Privacy. Appliances. Available. $800/ Phase 4 building Nakusp BC. 55+ Housing MANUFACTURED HOME for sale. Fire Hall facing the side of the Gallery. Silverton Building Supplies, the Cup and month. 250-575-8867 or 250-860-8895. Independent living. New Secure Building, Must be moved. 1977 Moduline Monarch. Same times: Monday 9-10:30 and Thursday Saucer. House opens at 7pm. Doors locked 3 BDR DOUBLEWIDE in Silverton. Elevator, Small pet welcome. Inf. www. Currently located on a farm near Burton. afternoons 4-5:30. Open to all levels - a flow at 8. No photos, video, or audio recording Wood heat. NS, NP, very clean. $750/ arrowtarian.com or call Trish office 265- There is an add-on of a livingroom and a class unlike any other. Come and rejuvenate permitted during the performance. month. 250-358-2888, 250-402-6043, 2020 / cell 265-1247 Tenants could be third bedroom and a deck with wheelchair yourself! AT THE SILVERTON GALLERY: 250-402-3864. eligible for SAFER; see BC Housing ramp. Completely painted and installed new in memoriam Ongoing until Aug. 26, Grass Roots and WINLAW 3 BEDROOM newly renovated website. flooring this year. Stove and new washer In Memory Of Our Dear Dad, Sprouts Group art show with local artists. home, 2 bathrooms, 1500 sq. ft., appliances, NEW DENVER 2 bedroom house for and dryer included. Asking $24,000 obo. Sydney Alex Berisoff, Open 2-6 pm. August 25: Chris Madsen, electric heat, beautiful view of Frog Peak. Phone Marg 306-332-4065. rent available September 1st. No smoking, Who Left Us One Year Ago: “Lord of the Strings.” Award winning 40 minutes from Nelson, Castlegar, Trail. 5TH WHEEL CAMPER TRAILER, pets negotiable. Includes wood stove, What we’d give if we could say, guitarist www.chrismadsen.com, 7:30, $10. Landlord references, no indoor pets, no dishwasher, fairly new oven/ stove and 1986. Ford F-150 with 5th wheel hitch, Hello, Dad, in the same old way GARAGE SALE - Sat Sept 1, 2012. 531 smoking. Available. $1200 plus deposit. fridge. $550/month. References required. 1985. Asking $4900 for both. 250-355- - 4th Ave, Nakusp. Vans, truck, car, camper 250-265-0168. E-mail [email protected] for more 0035. To hear your voice and see your smile for free. Drafting table, large desk, dressers, 2 BDRM MAIN FLOOR SUITE available information. 15” TIRES: Good Year Allegra To sit with you and chat awhile chesterfield set, kitchenware, antiques & September 1st. 508 6th Ave, New Denver. 2 BDR APT available Sept. 1. New P205/70R15 x 4 on rims. Motomaster All So if you have a father, misc. household goods. Misc. shop tools, $750. Includes washer /dryer/woodstove. Marine Building, 89 - 5th Ave. Downtown Season tires P195/65R15 x 2. All six tires: Cherish him with care welders, lathe & drill press. Hot tub by negotiation. Only referenced, Nakusp. $800/ month plus utilities. A/C & 5 $100. Call Jan at 250-358-7218. For you will never know the heartache MOVING SALE – Aug. 25 and 26, 9 am employed applicants will be considered. appliances. Lake view. Small pet welcome. health Until you see his vacant chair. to 4 pm. LOTS OF GREAT QUALITY [email protected]. 250-265-2201 / 250-837-8634. THAI MASSAGE: fully-clothed Lovingly Remembered, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: antique wood AVAILABLE OCTOBER 1: 3-4 BDR/2 for sale acupressure yoga massage. Donation/sliding Your Family dining table and chairs, rugs, tools, lawn BATH on 2 acres, Red Mountain Road 1972 PARAMOUNT 2-bdr trailer (12’ x scale for housecalls. FELDENKRAIS trimmer, power saw, chainsaw, computer above Silverton. Quiet and private. Will 60’) with an 8’ x 20’ addition, on other side Awareness Through Movement classes in Next Valley Voice desk, chair, colour printer, rattan round table consider animals. Newer house. Serious deck (8’ x 10’). Building with electricity Nakusp & Winlaw. Tyson Bartel 250-226- Deadline: and chairs with glass top, Subaru bike rack, inquiries only. References required. $1250 (10’ x 8’). Pacific Energy woodstove, 6826 [email protected] Subaru dog barrier gate, and much, much plus util. Call 250-362-7681 or 250-231- dishwasher and washer/dryer included. August 31, 2012 BUSINESS DIRECTORY CONSTRUCTION • HOME • GARDEN COMPLETE SALES HALL LUMBER SERVICE AND & BUILDING SUPPLIES INSTALLATION Open Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 10 am to 5 pm YOUR VALLEY COMFORT AND BLAZE KING DEALER • Registered Septic System PHONE 250-269-0043 SPECIALIZING IN WOOD/ELECTRIC, WOOD/OIL AND designer and installer • Find us at 280 Lower Inonoaklin Rd. WOOD/GAS COMBINATION FURNACES • Ready Mix Concrete • Edgewood, BC Certified • Insured • Lock Blocks • Drain Rock • • Road Crush • Sand & Gravel • KF PowerVac • Dump Trucks • Excavator • Duct Cleaning & Duct Sanitizing • Crusher • Coloured Concrete • • Site Preparation • Slocan City, BC • (250) 355-0088 Local: 355-2485 • Toll-free: 1-888-652-0088 Indoor Garden website: www.kootenayfurnace.com email: [email protected] Box 1001, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R0 email: [email protected] Ph. 265-4615 • [email protected] Supplies Your ad could Castlegar 250-304-2911 be here for only 1730 Hwy 3, Selkirk Spring Building $19.50 + HST [email protected] per edition Read the Call the Valley Voice HARDWOOD Valley Voice FLOORS ONLY Safety, Service, Satisfaction online! Installation and maintenance 250-358-7218 100% CANADIAN FLOORING [email protected] for details AT WHOLESALE www.valleyvoice.ca Prefinished, antique R. Oak - Maple 3 ¼ x ¾ $4.59/sf pallet – Import Eng Ted’s New & ReNew Jim Pownall & Co. Residential & Commercial Projects LOG & TIMBER FRAME HOMES Prefinished $3.99/sf pallet Journeyman Floorcovering Installer New Denver • BC Bamboo – Cork from $2.99/sf carpet • lino • hardwood • cork • laminate • tile Glue Down Property Maintenance & Management 250-358-2566 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning [email protected] AT JUAN’S – 1503 Hwy 3A Thrums Phone 250-265-6809 250-399-6377 Mon-Sat 8:30 am-5 pm Simon Bamber AScT ROWP Your ad could FOR ALL YOUR Excavating and Dump Truck Civil Technology Consultant & PROPANE NEEDS Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioner be here for only Service • Septic systems • Water systems 365-9958 • Subdivisions • Land Development $11.00 + HST • Project Management (1) 250-265-1767 1-800-471-5630 per edition Your local bulk dealer & service centre • Site Inspection [email protected] Highland • Drafting www.bambertech.com Creek Contracting ltd Nakusp Pete Schwartz ACCOMMODATIONS • Doors & Windows of 250-358-2199 All Types Redi-Mix [email protected] • Overhead Doors serving the Kootenays since 1973 Edgewood • Nakusp • Trout Lake • Kaslo • Sales, Installation & J.C. Roofing Company Service For all your roofing needs DAVID WEATHERHEAD Crescent Bay Serving the Arrow and Slocan Lakes 872 Hwy 6, Nakusp Construction Ltd. 16 years of professional installations DON TILDEN WCB • All work fully guaranteed Eric Waterfield — Septic Planning/Installation We also install Soffit and Vinyl Siding 250-265-4311 (ph) Nakusp, BC • Ph. 250 265-3747 • Fx. 250 265-3431 Even little ads get noticed 250-265-3799 For your free estimate, Call • Email [email protected] Curtis Roe at 250-265-9087 250-265-3468 (fax) in the Valley Voice 18 CLASSIFIED ADS The Valley Voice August 22, 2012 in memoriam ROGAN ELECTRIC Residential, IN LOVING MEMORY of a dear commercial, industrial wiring. Local Slocan Valley Threads Guild husband, father, grandfather and great references available. All work guaranteed. grandfather Ted, who passed away August “We get the job done.” 353-9638. Hall to see energy retrofit PETER’S WINDOWS & DOORS 30, 2007. – Sales by Jan McMurray doors with insulated ones, replacing and installations. Energy efficient vinyl and Gone are the days we used to share The Slocan Valley Threads Guild windows with double-pane, vinyl-frame But in our hearts you are always there wood windows. Renovations/upgrades of Community Hall will be renovated this ones, installing window blinds, installing Never more than a thought away wooden and metal windows and doors. Loved and remembered every day Peter Demoskoff 250-399-0079. fall to improve the building’s energy a heat source pump heating system, and GERRY CONWAY – Journeyman -Your loving family, Isabel, children, CUSTOM BUILT 3,900 sq. ft. home on efficiency by 75 percent. covering the hot water tank with an carpenter/builder. 250-265-3163. grandchildren and great grandchildren one acre in Nakusp for sale. Contact Ernie The RDCK has approved funding insulation blanket. notice for details @ 250-265-1558. KODIAK TREE SERVICE: Tree of $39,619 for the project from the The Threads Guild Society, founded removal, pruning, risk assessments, fire FOR INFORMATION ON AA, NA, 23.8 ACRES - Nicely treed property with Area H Community Works Fund. The in 1981, uses the building mostly for safety projects, chipping, stump grinding. OA, ACOA OR ALANON MEETINGS year-round creek running through and Fully insured/certified. Free estimates money in this fund comes from federal classes and workshops focusing on the contact in New Denver: 358-7904 or 358- backing on Crown land. The property is 250-365-6664. gas tax dollars, which must be used for textile arts. Other community groups rent 7158; Nakusp 265-4604; Kaslo 353-2658; accessed by public road with power and green infrastructure projects resulting the building for meetings and workshops Slocan 355-2805; South Slocan 226-7705. tel at lot line. Outstanding building site in wanted real estate a quiet area close to amenities in Silverton. RENTAL OR RENT TO OWN in cleaner air, cleaner water or reduced as well. WANTED: 3 bdrm home Nakusp to PROPERTY FOR SALE - .52 acre, $210,000. Call Larry @ Landquest Realty greenhouse gas emissions. Three other Area H halls have Cherryville area, preferrable acreage. 780- fully serviced, top soil and equipment 250-513-2733. The Slocan Valley Threads Guild had energy efficiency upgrades with 266-3888. for construction available. 530 Fifth St., OWN A PIECE OF BC HISTORY. 11 Community Hall Society had a Building Community Works funding in the past Rosebery. Property borders Rosebery lots located in Arrowhead townsite, south Slocan valley recreation Energy Audit done by FortisBC for the year – Slocan Park Hall, Winlaw Hall, Provincial Park. Temporary living quarters of Revelstoke...southern exposure, magestic Fall Guide Out Now building. The many deficiencies that and Crescent Valley Hall. in place. Asking $94,900. See listings at views, unique retreat property. See http:// Bootcamp, Mon & Thurs, Sept 10, 5:30-6:30 pm, $96/12 sessions or call were found account for significant heat www.briandeobaldhomes.ca/listings. Call arrowheadbc.com. loss in the winter. The upgrades will Ron 250-358-2389 or Brian 778-206-0077. 20 ACRES SILVERTON - Just minutes for drop-in info. NEW DENVER BUILDING LOTS from Slocan Lake on a public road with Step & Sculpt, Tues Sept 11, 5:15-6:15 result in an estimated annual savings of is delivered free of charge to For Sale - Three adjacent building lots power and telephone. There’s a water pm, $54/6sessions or call for drop-in info. $1,000 on the society’s power bill. every postal address in the Arrow, (each 50 feet by 110 feet) for sale in New license in place, so you’re ready to build Intermediate Co-ed Volleyball, Tues Sept “With the cost of electricty and Slocan and upper Kootenay Lake Valleys. Denver (Kootenay and 7th) $77,000 each and enjoy the outdoor activities of the 11, 7:30-9:30 pm $35/10 sessions. heating going up, societies like the That’s over 6,000 households. Over 1,500 copies are delivered to local or $220,000 for all. Preference given for Slocan Valley! $150,000.00 Call Larry@ High Intensity Interval Training, Wed Threads Guild need assistance so they Landquest Realty 250-513-2733. Sept 12, 5:15-6 pm, $54/6sessions. Call businesses in the West Kootenay. selling together. Geoff 403-289-0730 can keep their operating costs down and 2,000 people log on to our website to read the for drop-in info. [email protected]. services continue to serve the community,” said Valley Voice every week. RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Learn to Fly, High Jumping Training, Sat Area H Director Walter Popoff. Over 100 households subscribe to our paper edition. Business Classifieds SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: “Serving Sept 15, 12:30 am-2:00 pm. $5 drop-in. Anyway you slice it, your ad in the Valley Voice Canadian Red Cross Workplace First Aid, Renovations to the Threads Guild start at $10.00 the Valley” 7 days/wk, 24-hr. All-Around will draw plenty of attention. Septic Services, Don Brown (250) 354- Sat & Sun, Sept 15 &16, $185. building will include insulating the Call us at 250-358-7218 Call 250-358-7218 for details 3644, emergency 352-5676. Call 226-0008 for info ceiling, replacing light fixtures, replacing or email: [email protected] BUSINESS DIRECTORY RESTAURANT/BAKERY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BAKERY Lemon Creek Shirley Kosiancic ick’s Lodge & Campground REALTOR® N Year-round facility lace Licensed Restaurant Mountainview Realty Ltd. P Open Wed - Sun 412 Broadway St. Nakusp, BC V0G 1S0 SUMMER HOURS 5 PM - 8 PM Bus 250-265-2111 Fax 250-265-3842 100% organic sourdough 8 am - 10 PM Reservations: 1-877-970-8090 Cell 250-265-8040 [email protected] • www.century21nakusp.com bread baked in a 7 DAYS A WEEK! PIZZA & Burgers anytime! The Cup and traditional wood-fired 265-4880 Saucer Café bread oven Available at Rutabaga’s, New Denver • Slocan Village Air Conditioned Monday - Saturday 8:00-4:00 Non-Smoking Market, Slocan • Gaia Tree, Winlaw • Slocan Valley Co-op, Soup, Stews, Meat Pies, Treats and Great Coffee Slocan Park • Evergreen Natural Foods, Crescent Valley 93-5th Ave. Nakusp Silverton, BC • 358-2267 REALTOR® 250-226-7970 The Apple Tree Rory’s on Main Sandwich Shop Licensed Restaurant • New Denver Soup, Sandwiches & Desserts RECREATION Check out www.rorysonmain.com for our 358-2691 weekly specials, menu, hours & contact info Mon. - Fri. 7 A.M. - 4 P.M. Your Slocan Valley Specialist For Reservations: 250-358-2449 Sat. 11 A.M. - 4 P.M. Passmore Laboratory Ltd. GROCERY • HEALTH FOOD Water Testing • Flow Measurements THE RIDE SAYS IT ALL CAEAL certified to test drinking water Ph: 359-7111 Fax: 359-7587 We’re in the Valley at: 1-250-226-7339 Re-AwakeningHealth Centre Slocan Village Market www.playmorpower.com • Health Products, healing sessions Groceries, fresh produce, fresh meat, Jennifer & Tony Yeow [email protected] • New Age cards & books Agency Liquor, organic foods, • Sensual products ¶ in-store deli, in-store bakery. ¶ ¶ For all your ¶ ¶ Open 7 days/week, 9 am - 8 pm 320 Broadway St. Nakusp 2 6 5 - 3 1 8 8 Playmor Junction Hwy 6 & 3A Slocan, BC • ph:355-2211 • fax: 355-2216 insurance 1043 Playmor HUB needs New Market Foods Legendary Meats INTERNATIONAL 265-3631 518 6th Ave • New Denver Barton INSURANCE 250-358-2270 Fax: 250-358-2290 1-800-665-6010 email: [email protected] Custom Cutting & Sausage BROKERS For same day delivery in the New Denver Making, Curing & Smoking of www.jonesboysboats.com Silverton area, call, email or fax by 2:00 pm Bacons & Hams Ainsworth, British Columbia Our hours are 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Mobile BBQ Services & Hog CLOTHING HALLS 4080 Hwy 31 N Roaster Rentals Call: 1-877-552-6287 Men’s & Ladies Clothing MEMORIAL (250) 353-2550 Fax (250) 353-2911 • Christmas Tree Sales • HALL Natural Food Store www.legendarymeats.ca 422 Front Street • Kaslo, BC Phone/Fax: 250-226-7803 The Clothes Hanger Weddings, Parties, Reunions, 2826 Hwy 6 • Slocan Park Concerts, Funerals, Meetings 1-250-353-2594 400 Front St • Kaslo • 250-353-9688 To book call Sue: 250-358-2711 HARBERCRAFT August 22, 2012 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 19 New Denver Village Council August 14, 2012 : Dragonboat on Slocan Lake this spring by Dan Nicholson would be finished at some time during The issue of the collapsed boathouse Theresa Tremaine, and that the Visitor of $100. • Shelley Pentland attended council the third week in August. Apparently at Bigelow Bay was raised again. Staff Information Centre was open seven • Bonnie Greensword’s request as a delegation from the Dark Water there was a delay in galvanizing a was instructed to investigate options for days a week. for Development Permit fee waiver Dragons Society. She thanked council component of the system. removing the collapsed structure, as it • Council passed a motion of and application for facade assistance for their support of the society’s It was noted that the garbage cans is a risk to public safety. opposition to the propsed federal was approved, so that the Valley Voice application for CBT funding. The at the pullout in New Denver would • In her RDCK report, Mayor electoral boundary changes, citing building can get a new coat of paint. society will continue fund-raising over have to go. Too much garbage was Bunka noted that June was the wettest reasons of physical and cultural • A request from LACE for the winter, and hopes to be able to accumulating, and it attracts bears. month ever in the West Kootenay, since geography. improvements to the drainage at Bsun purchase a used dragon boat next spring. Much of the garbage appears to have records have been kept. • Council will sponsor the annual Hall was referred to next spring’s budget • During verbal reports, Councillor been dumped by locals, rather than She noted that that the village Citizen of the Year award to the tune meetings. von Krogh spoke of a Fish & Wildlife tourists. continues to support the RDCK Come and enjoy our festive Compensation Program meeting that Damage to the Mori Trail from high Agriculture plan as a useful tool for atmosphere, exquisite desserts he attended in June. It seems that BC water this spring has forced emergency formulating good OCPs. and unique Mexican cuisine Hydro wants to pass on responsibility repairs to the section from Slocan • Councillor Raynolds reported made with our own exclusive recipes since 1981. for administering the FWCP to another Avenue to the bench. The rest of the that the Slocan District Chamber of entity. Von Krogh said that his group trail is being closed. Commerce had hired a new manager - recommended that the responsibility be passed on to an educational institute, such as UBC. • Mayor Ann Bunka reported on the Burton Fall Fair progress of the dike management plan, saying that she expected it by the end of the month. & Farmer’s Market • New Denver’s Municipal Campground has lost its approved accomodation status, largely because Sunday, August 26 Open Labour Day Monday! of problems with the old washroom Hola! building which, although very clean, has fallen into a state of disrepair. A new • Patio Dining • washroom for the campground remains 10-3 pm a work in progress. Regular Hours: • Mayor Bunka appointed Councillor Raynolds to chair the new Lunch served by St Andrew’s United Church FRI, SAT, SUN communications committee. Bunka will also serve on the committee, as will a 5-9 pm member of staff. The committee will FOR RESERVATIONS deal with the newsletter and such public Ballgame in the afternoon. PLEASE CALL: notices as must be posted. • Von Krogh reported from public 250-358-7744 works that the boat launch project Entries on Saturday, August 25 • 3-6 pm Located in Rosebery, BC 20 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice August 22, 2012 Two Winlaw men arrested following crime spree submitted by RCMP evening of July 19. The men were instigated an altercation near the damage. The same two suspects are The Slocan Lake RCMP requests Police are recommending arrested, and then released from Mini-Mart with three people visiting then believed to have broken into anyone with information regarding charges of Assault, Mischief, Break custody on a promise to appear in the area. During the altercation, one Sleep is for Sissies. After damaging these offences to contact the local and Enter, and Theft against two Nelson court on September 20. male and one female reported being the building while breaking in, the detachment (250-358-2222). If you Winlaw men after a series of offences On the night in question, the two assaulted and having their vehicle culprits stole a number of items from wish to remain anonymous, please were committed in Winlaw on the suspects were first reported to have damaged. The two suspects allegedly inside the restaurant. call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- attacked the visiting male driver in Police are aware that the same TIPS, or submit a tip securely online his vehicle while bending back the two suspects may be responsible for through the BC Crime Stoppers driver’s side door, causing significant further offences on the same evening. website.

Panama hats, harem pants, amazing jewelry, and the NEMIROFF CAR L A CREDIT: PHOTO best “Boho Chic” decor in the Kootenays. See for yourself!

Join us for ARTS BY THE LAKE Saturday, 1st September Kohan Garden New Denver

10 am to 5 pm Top Canadian guitarist and singer Sean Ashby rocked to a full house at the Silverton Gallery last Sunday. Using six guitars, including a vintage lap steel, and playing covers from diverse artists like Dwight Yoakam, Charlie Stevenson and The Band, as well as many of his own Artist displays compositions, Ashby is making it work splendidly as a solo artist. Catch him on tour next year! Musical performances Take some steps to help animals in your community submitted fantastic entertainment and activities, communities all summer long. The Kids & Adult workshops Registration is open for the 2012 including dog agility demonstrations, creativity and passion that people Garden tours Scotiabank & BC SPCA ‘Paws for pet first aid, doggy games and a police show in their fundraising efforts each a Cause’ walk held each September dog demonstration. Visit spca.bc.ca/ year is absolutely inspiring and the to raise funds for abused, injured, walk to register and to get all the latest walks are always so much fun for neglected and homeless animals. news and information. both the two-legged and four-legged This year, participants in 34 BC All youth participants 17 and participants who attend.” communities will walk to raise $1 under register for free and are Participants are invited to join as million to help our province’s most automatically entered to win a an individual or as part of a team and vulnerable animals. Playstation Vita Console. are eligible for fabulous local and CELEBRATE & CREATE ARTS The Scotiabank & BC SPCA “This is the largest single province wide prizes. Exciting prizes ‘Paws for a Cause’ walk in Nelson will event supporting animals in BC,” to be won by top fundraisers include Co-sponsored by Slocan Lake Gallery & Garden Societies be held at Lakeside Park on Sunday, says Farrah Rooney, manager of an amazing Okanagan trip (courtesy Support from Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance September 9 from 9 am, with the fundraising events at the BC SPCA. of our sponsor, See Ya Later Ranch walk starting at 11 am. Registration is “Participants are already signing up Winery), an Xbox Kinect bundle and $25. Participants will be able to enjoy and will be fundraising in their own a fabulous Group Gift Basket from Bosley’s Pet Food Plus valued at $1000 and for every $100 participants raise before September 8 they will get one entry for a new iPad.

Customer Appreciation Days Aug 26 – Sept 7

Specials throughout the store! Ice Fruit Smoothies & Chai Smoothies – 1/2 Price Garden Ornaments – 25% off All Mannequins – 1/2 Price 250-358-7702 • 302 6th Avenue • New Denver FIBER ARTS: www.sanderella.ca JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES: www.inspirationsbysanderella.com