January 31, 2007 The Valley Voice

Volume 16, Number 2 January 31, 2007 Delivered to every home between Edgewood, & . Published bi-weekly. “Your independently-owned regional community newspaper serving the , Slocan & North Valleys.” Tenures almost finalized for and community forest groups by Jan McMurray Forestry Co-operative (SIFCo). Springer Creek’s chart was potentially consider the structure, division of Hamling indicated that council would The Slocan Valley community The Nakusp group has picked up contentious because there are domestic profits, and alternative financing if CBT discuss these and then meet with the forest group sent in its application for the fairly large Box-Summit area from water sources up there, but did not see funding does not come through. Mayor group. a Community Forest Agreement on BCTS. This is near the group’s biggest it “as a huge bone of contention unless January 18, and the Nakusp group is chunk from Springer Creek, in the we manage it poorly.” aiming to submit its application on McDonald Creek area. Other areas from Nielsen reported that the Ministry or before June 15. BCTS are small and include chunks was to deliver the results of the area Stephan Martineau, near East Arrow Park, Wilson Lake, the volume allotment by the end of spokesperson for the Slocan Valley hot springs (Kuskanax), and Fosthall February, and then the areas would be group, is confident of success. “We and further north. finalized. He said the group would have believe the application meets or Jesper Nielsen of the Nakusp a meeting to discuss the transition exceeds the requirements, so we community forest group updated agreement with the two current don’t anticipate any surprises,” he council on the group’s progress at the licencees, Springer Creek and BCTS, said. January 23 council meeting. He and would hold a public meeting where He says the group expects to hear presented maps of the takeover areas people could view the Business and back from the Ministry in the spring that have been agreed to in principle. Management Plans. and hopes to begin operations in the Council asked about the area near the Nielsen said the profit margin fall. hot springs, because the Village has been looked good and the group was hoping Both the Slocan Valley and advised to protect the land surrounding to get $271,000 in start-up funding from Nakusp groups were initially invited the springs from development. Nielsen Columbia Basin Trust. This amount to apply for CFAs with a volume said the wood was not of good quality represents the costs of 3-5 years of allotment of 10,000 cubic metres. in that area and that logging there would development. Nielsen said it would be Based on that, both went through the be expensive. “It’s so little volume that preferable to start with this much, but process of identifying operating areas it’s no big deal if we don’t log it,” he that they could “get by” with about 1/3 from Springer Creek Forest Products assured. He also mentioned that the of that. tenure. From early on, it was known Wilson area had been cut over and The group’s preference for its that there was a possibility for a would be “good in about 60 years.” organizational stucture is to set up a second 10,000 cubic metres from BC All in all, though, Nielsen was corporation wholly owned by the Timber Sales (BCTS) tenure for each happy with the areas and acknowledged Village. The other two options would group. That became a reality last fall, that “for the most part, we’re getting off be for the Village to share ownership and both groups have recently pretty easy in terms of contentious with the RDCK or to set up a non-profit Natalie Lucas was the recipient of a Prime Minster’s Award for Excellence in reached agreement in principle with stuff.” He said the Wensley area from society. Nielsen asked council to Early Childhood Education. Making the presentation is MP Alex Atamanenko. BCTS on their additional takeover areas. They are both now waiting for Grand opening of new in Nakusp their area volume allotments, like a by Jan McMurray mentioned the staff at the Nakusp Other speakers included Marilyn current ABE student. timber supply analysis, for the new The Grand Opening of Nakusp’s Centre – Richard Allin, ABE instructor Luscombe, President of Selkirk There was a big round of applause areas from the Ministry. new Selkirk College building on since 1981; Chris Faint, Co-ordinator College; Founding board member Glen for Selkirk College maintenance staff, The Slocan Valley group, January 25 was a celebration of a since 1985; and Allison Alder, ABE Weatherhead; Chris Faint, Nakusp who did the renovations. The building anticipating the invitation for the building transformed into not just a instructor since 1991. She also brought Selkirk College Co-ordinator; Allison represents over a half-million dollar second 10,000 cubic metres, had wonderful new space for the college, greetings from MLA Corky Evans. Alder, ABE teacher; and Jessica Hogg, investment for the college. shown the areas it wanted from but also a symbol of Selkirk College’s BCTS on the map it distributed to commitment to Nakusp. residents from Silverton to The event was very well attended. last fall. “We ended up with what we Local musicians Wren, her daughter wanted,” reported Martineau. All the Alexis, Liz O’Neil and DJ Wright areas on the map were successfully performed, and there were several negotiated, except the Lemon Creek speakers. Sharon McNeill, alumni chunk. So, the very-near-to-finalized student of Nakusp Selkirk College chart area looks like three chunks: ABE, had the crowd riveted when she Pedro/Winlaw/Trozzo; an area told her story of growing up at Halfway between Lemon and Springer Creeks, Reserve, becoming a working mother and an area between and in Nakusp and the journey she went Silverton Creeks. through to go to Selkirk College’s ABE The application submitted in program. She went on to get her law January does not include the second degree at UBC, to assist her with her 10,000 cubic metres. Martineau says life mission to help aboriginal people. the group will send in an amendment “Education is your own key. It is a gift to the application to reflect the you can use to serve others,” she said. additional tenure, probably by mid- New ’s Bill Roberts, who March. “We won’t have to do much is the newest Selkirk College board tweaking,” assured Martineau. member and will be replacing the The Slocan Valley group’s current chair, spoke about the college registration as a co-operative came as a truly regional institute, serving the through just before Christmas, he community from Grand Forks to reported, so the group is now Nakusp and Kaslo. Chris Faint, Richard Allin, Glen Weatherhead, Allison Alder and Renata Neftin cut the cake at the grand officially the Slocan Valley Integral Nakusp Mayor Hamling opening of Nakusp’s new Selkirk College building.

COUNTRY FURNITURE & HOME DECOR Looking for something out of the ordinary? Country Furniture & Home Decor, 115 Hall St. Nelson, Toll-Free 1-866-352-3665 2 NEWS The Valley Voice January 31, 2007 Glacier/Howser hydro project at environmental assessment stage by Jan McMurray road to convey the water from the concern and scientists simply do not designed and built wind farms and small embassy in Ottawa. Axor owns the The environmental assessment intakes to the powerhouses, but that had know what is going to happen to the and medium hydro projects in Quebec. numbered company (3986314 process is underway for the Glacier/ too much impact. “We always try to glaciers. He said most of the water for It has also completed major construction Inc.) which is the project’s development Howser run of river hydro development have minimal impact on the the project does not come from glaciers. projects such as building the US company. up in the Lardeau/Duncan. Project surrounding environment,” he said. “The project has 40 years so hopefully proponents expect to submit their After doing a flyover of the area, the glaciers don’t run out until we’ve at environmental report to the the company has a new plan for the path least paid the bills,” he said. “This is a Environmental Assessment Office in of the transmission line. The 91.5-km- $240 million investment. We wouldn’t September. long overhead transmission line that will make this investment unless we thought Neil and Sean Murphy of Glacier service both power stations will cross we would get it back.” He also pointed Power BC, the father and son team who the Purcell mountain range at Edouard out that there are hydro sites in BC that envisioned this hydro project, along Pass and interconnect to the Invermere have been running since the early 1900s. with Nelson environmental consultants BC Hydro substation. The overhead line Director Dooley asked about the Sylvie Mass and Eric Miller, and several mainly follows the Howser Creek and local economic impact of the project. other representatives of the project Horsethief Valleys. Total line capacity Murphy said that all construction would attended the RDCK board meeting on will be 150 MW at 230 kV. be done by local companies, and that January 27. Project Manager Alex The previous plan was to tunnel the he considered the highly skilled Stoian made a presentation to the board. transmission line through Jumbo Kootenay work force as a big asset. The estimated $240 million Mountain, because maps showed that The company that will be in charge Glacier/Howser project consists of two there was a glacier in the way of the of the entire project is privately owned run of river hydro developments that path now chosen. The flyover proved Axor, with headquarters in Montreal, will produce enough power for 20,000 the map wrong. and offices in , Edmonton BC homes. As contracted by BC Hydro, The project schedule puts the start and Toronto. The company has Sean and Neil Murphy are planning a hydro project in the Lardeau/Duncan. the project capacity is 90.5 MW, but the of construction at August 2008 and the company plans to build it with a start of power production at November Down to the finishing touches at Halcyon Home potential capacity of 125 MW. 2010. The project was awarded by BC by Jan McMurray services, are set at a maximum of be hiring a site manager. “With the increasing costs, we Hydro in August 2006. About four years after the 70% of the resident’s after-tax net Renovations to the building needed to look at this,” said Stoian, RDCK board directors had government announced it would be income. began at the end of August and are adding that the company will put a bid questions for the project proponents. closed, Halcyon Home is a The six rooms that were not scheduled to be finished February 1. in for the extra power during the current Director Kettle asked about the tax beautifully renovated Assisted Living renovated will not be subsidized. “The Hil-Tech [the contractor] crews BC Hydro call for power. He said the benefits of the project. Stoian said that facility. Formerly a 27-bed facility, Switzer says HALS is in the process were excellent,” said Switzer. “They company decided to move the intakes they will pay taxes to the Regional the building now houses 16 assisted of registering them as assisted living went out of their way to minimize up about 100 feet higher than originally District and the government based on living units. rooms. All the common areas have noise and disruption.” planned so that the project would have assessment, and the book value of the Doug Switzer, Executive been spruced up with a fresh coat of Four residents remained in the the extra production capacity. “This has project is $65 million - $70 million. Director of Halcyon Assisted Living paint and new furniture. facility during the renovations. Two no more environmental impact in either Director Holland asked how it Society (HALS), pointed out that IHA will pay for the staffing and of these have been assessed at valley, so why not move them higher?” could be cheaper to build 100 kms of despite the anguish Nakusp has gone the assessments of prospective assisted living level and will stay. The he said. power line through the bush than using through since the announcement four residents. BC Housing will pay for other two will be accommodated at There will be two power stations – the existing Meadow Creek power lines. years ago, it looks like the community the operation and maintenance of the Arrow Lakes . one on Glacier Creek (40.5 MW) and Neil Murphy replied that he spoke with will end up in a better situation. With building. HALS will manage the Anyone interested in an assessment one on Howser Creek (50 MW). Water Fortis to see if this would be possible, 16 assisted living beds at Halcyon, facility. Switzer says that HALS will should call Ann Graham at 265-3608. will be diverted from Glacier and and Fortis engineers explained that the and eight existing complex care beds Howser Creeks, and travel through Meadow Creek lines would need at least plus 10 new ones coming at the underground tunnels to the power a $50 million upgrade to handle the hospital, the community will have 34 stations on the shores of the Duncan extra power, and this cost would have beds that will allow for aging in place. Reservoir. to be borne by the project. “That made Ten of the rooms at Halcyon are Three secondary water intakes will it unviable financially.” Holland said brand new, and will be subsidized by be set up to optimize the electricity that he thought cost sharing would be BC Housing and IHA. The new production for both sites. Partial flow possible, seeing as how the project rooms are spacious, most taking the will be diverted from Birnam Creek to would involve putting in fibre optic place of two of the old rooms. They be conveyed to the Glacier powerhouse, cable along the entire length of the are equipped with a kitchen area with and from Suck and Behrman Creeks to powerline, opening up more bar fridge and microwave, and be conveyed to the Howser opportunities for communication bathroom with wheelchair accessible powerhouse. services such as high speed internet. shower. The facility will provide Stoian explained that they first Murphy replied that Fortis did not see three meals a day and laundry service, looked at running a penstock along the this advantage, but BC Hydro did. and it will be staffed 24/7. Director Shadrack pointed to a Rental rates for these 10 rooms, Doug Switzer, Executive Director of Halcyon Assisted Living Society (HALS), Computer recent CBT report on glacier melt, including meals and housekeeping shows off the interior of one of the new units at Halcyon Home. asking what impact this could have on Acting Up? the project. “How long will that water Call Ron at the Old Grey Barn be there and will you have enough to Notes from the RCMP 250-265-2163 run the operation?” Murphy said that this was a prime THE FOLLOWING REPORTS ARE BASED ON PRESS RELEASES AND MAY HAVE BEEN EDITED control of the loaded tractor trailer complainant until police arrived. The Detachment unit on the snowy highway, ending suspect was arrested for Trespassing at On Tuesday, January 16 at 6:30 up in the ditch. No charges were Night and held in Nakusp cells. He was am, Slocan Lakes RCMP in New laid. later released, with conditions: he is not Denver received a report of a single Nakusp Detachment to contact any of the family involved, vehicle accident on Highway 31A, On January 13 at 4:30 am, Nakusp either directly or indirectly; must not be one kilometre east of Denver Siding RCMP responded to a call of a possible near the property; and is bound by Road. break and enter in progress at curfew to his residence between the The westbound commercial log Shakespeare Road. Upon arrival at the hours of 8 pm and 6 am. Nakusp RCMP transport truck was driven by its scene, a male was observed in the are reminding residents to remember to owner/, a 62-year-old complainant’s driveway, near a vehicle. lock their doors when not at home or Nakusp man. The truck driver lost The accused was being held by the when going to bed for the night.

ICBC Loss Prevention Coordinator Michelle Hargrave braved the icy roads to drive from Nelson to Silverton and present council with its $2500 award for Zero Crash Month on the evening of January 23. January 31, 2007 The Valley Voice NEWS 3 Federal contribution to Spirit Bear fund seen as political by Art Joyce investment package in North Edward Island. Of this, 200,000 order. “It sets a dangerous ignored efforts by us to protect their The federal government has American history,” said Amanda Carr hectares is Spirit Bear habitat, precedent—it means habitat.” announced a $30 million dollar of Greenpeace. including the 103,000 hectares of the are now going to expect funding not Time is running out, says McCrory, contribution in support of the Spirit The fund is designed to provide Kitasoo Spirit Bear Conservancy only from government but from as the effects of global warming Bear Conservancy on BC’s west seed money for economic announced last year. conservation groups.” compound the effects of habitat loss. coast, as part of the Conservation development initiatives in First “Coastal communities can finally McCrory says he respects the fact The US in the lower 48 states now Investments and Incentives Initiative. Nations territory within the Great move forward to create meaningful, that conservation groups have raised spends more on grizzly recovery alone The Province of BC has matched this Bear Conservancy areas. This will sustainable solutions for their people $60 million, especially given that than Canada spends on habitat amount, and with private ensure that potential lost revenue and the environment they depend unemployment rates are as high as 80% protection. philanthropists and conservation from logging or other industries will on,” said Lisa Matthaus of Sierra among the Kitasoo/Haishais and Gitga’t “We don’t have the luxury of time groups contributing a further $60 be replaced by environmentally Club BC. nations. But he characterizes the federal to debate the matter. We can either million, the figure reaches $120 sustainable initiatives such as eco and But before the champagne corks government’s attitude toward the protect more areas now or spent tens of million. cultural tourism. The total protected are popped, Valhalla Wilderness conservancy project as “continuous millions on endangered species “Today we have secured the areas are 1.8 million hectares, more Society bear biologist Wayne foot-dragging” during VWS’s 18 years recovery.” largest integrated conservation than three times the size of Prince McCrory says a cautionary note is in of campaigning. There remains to be protected several critical habitat areas both within the Spirit Bear range and in the BC interior, in particular the Robson WANTED Valley. Glacier National Park could easily be expanded to take in the TO BUY: Incommapleux River valley. McCrory sees the latest move as an CEDAR AND attempt to make political capital out of the situation and appear ‘green’ while PINE POLES the environment is in critical condition. The current federal government has John Shantz diluted the Species at Risk act to a • 250-308-7941 (cell) toothless shadow of its former self, he Please contact: Gorman says. “With regard to migratory shore Brothers Lumber Ltd. birds, salmon and other endangered species, the government has been 250-547-9296 irresponsible. They’ve continually

NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE I, Lindsay Edward John Moir of 5539 Dalrymple Hill NW, Calgary, AB, Canada T3A 1R1 acting as agent for Jonn Lillace of PO Box 2320, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4R3 Canada intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of Two major mechanical milestones have been reached at the Brilliant Expansion Project in Castlegar. The turbine runner has the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the been placed into the turbine pit (pictured here). Also, the gate at the opening of the intake channel has been put into place and Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is the hoist that will raise and lower the gate has been installed. When testing of the gate is complete, the much anticipated legally described as, removal of the rock plug currently holding back the will begin. This is expected to happen at the end of January. District Lot 8682, Kootenay District, Except [1] Parcel; A [sketch Tu rnout at End-Poverty forum highlights regional concerns plan 41801] and 2 Parts included in Plans 7630 and 10512. More than 150 people braved volunteers – they’re in the best , Vancouver and Mississauga. snowy roads to take part in the West position to describe the issues and Speakers came from Trail, the Slocan and located at Galena Bay off of Ward Road on Upper Arrow Kootenay Poverty Forum in propose solutions,” said Valley, Nelson, and Castlegar, Lakes, BC. Castlegar on January 16. Delegates Atamanenko. representing both well-paid workers Any person wishing to express an interest in the application voiced their concerns about local Martin is on a national End and the working poor, both rural and may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, poverty to federal NDP Social Policy Poverty Tour to hear from and about urban centres. Critic, Tony Martin, MP. Martin was people living in poverty in Canada, “Hearing those diverse voices Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) invited to speak at the forum by Alex with the goal of raising awareness naming the same issues was striking,” 781 Marine Park Drive NE Atamanenko, NDP MP for BC and building political will for change. said Al Graham, President of the West Box 978 Southern Interior. This was the largest forum so far, Kootenay Labour Council. Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1 “People grappling with poverty, exceeding attendance at events in “Affordable and safe housing, access Canada and the community organizations and much large centres such as Calgary, to training and living wage jobs and by January 31, 2007 effective transportation - all these issues affect people living poverty.” for further information on the development please go to Among the facts and issues www.aldl.ca. raised: Close to 20% of people do not have enough money to meet basic needs. 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Resource and Referral program are The exotic beauty of Lyptus® hardwood is a fine choice for its aesthetic making the situation even worse for appeal, but also for its outstanding features: Nelson Committee on Homelessness spokesperson Vanessa Patry presents the parents wanting to join the paid • Exceptional grade and color make this flooring perfect for high-end poverty situation in Nelson, with forum moderator Gary Ockenden (background) workforce. applications. listening and NDP Federal Social Policy Critic Tony Martin, MP taking notes. Ann Godderis, a forum organizer from Castlegar, held out some hope, • Edge- and end-matched, tongue-and-groove flooring is available in All Parents Belong! conference to be held in Nelson explaining that some countries have random lengths and in widths of 21/4", 3", and 4". 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This conference is free to all afternoon sessions beginning at 1:00 at the forum and is putting it into a parents in the Kootenay Lake school pm sharp. report to be presented in the House district with thanks, in part, to For more information, and to of Commons. SILVERTON216 Lake BUILDING Avenue, Silverton SUPPLIES Kootenay Lake School District #8. register, please visit “The voices of Canadians will be Phone: 358-2293 Lunch is provided so please register www.dpac.kics.bc.ca or call (250) heard in the fight to end poverty,” he Toll-free: 1-800-332-0588 by Wednesday, February 7. 352-DPAC. concluded. [email protected] 4 OPINION The Valley Voice January 31, 2007

Solving our problems in Afghanistan... Zen and the art meetings there seems hardly one Jumbo bumbles Normally I devote this column to issues of local concern. I leave meeting goes by without mud slinging international affairs to the daily papers and to television and radio. There’s of driveway or someone being accused of along plenty to comment on within the circulation area of the Valley Voice. maintenance something. Councillors seem to be Ever eager government grizzly bear Sometimes, however, I feel a need to suggest a solution that hasn’t been bringing their personal problems that experts continue trying to find ways to Ideally it’s one fluid movement: the they have with neighbours or other convince us (and themselves) that this mentioned in public debate. snow piles up in the scoop, arms are I was having a conversation about Afghanistan with my friend, Rob Riley, people in the community to the Village species at risk will in no way be a species wide, legs are bent, spine is straight, and meetings – and if they have to vote on at risk should the powers that be decide not long ago. We’re both of the opinion that things are a mess there, and only then everything bursts up and forward. going to get messier if something isn’t done. It was Rob who pointed out to something they vote in that mindset. to plop the infamous Jumbo Glacier The cloud of newly removed snow arcs Also, people who appear as a delegation Resort into their prime Central Purcell me that Afghanistan has only been successfully conquered once in its entire and spreads across the sky, hopefully history. It was Alexander the Great, and he did it by marrying an Afghan sometimes behave as if they are running habitat. By official lingo they are “still coming to rest on the other side of the the meeting. I do not understand why creating mitigating measures” that will Princess. This observation sent us both off into gales of laughter, as we had ever increasing mounds that line the visions of marrying some poor Afghan Princess to the Prime Minister. people in small communities have to eventually find their way into the Final driveway. Given the sheer volume that behave like spoiled children. I think it Resort Master Plan (FRMP). Of course, this would never do. It would be in violation of Canadian has fallen this year, one has but two Law. None of us are really keen to revisit the definition of marriage. We’ve is appalling that a council meeting Concurrently government options – okay maybe three: hire (Slocan council) has to be postponed to continues to court the Ktunaxa just been through a bitter debate in this country on the subject of same-sex someone, wallow in frustration or marriage. Most of us are quite happy with ‘the union of two persons to the let some of the participants cool off. I (Kootenay) Tribal Council now with embrace the rhythm and flow of snow wonder how all this behaviour reflects workshops and committees. These First exclusion of all others.’ I don’t think that anyone really wants to open up the removal. It is a fantastic way to stay fit, subject of polygamy, even to end the war in Afghanistan. on the children in the communities, Nation peoples have said “NO” to the get fresh air and keep the winter blahs especially the high school kids that read proposed resort right from the get go. Besides, our Prime Minister has a lot on his mind these days, and might away. not be the most attentive husband, particularly towards a newlywed bride. this newspaper? Maybe it is just me, Although, in the final countdown of any P.S. If anyone needs to get some maybe this is the way council meetings development issue, a negative reaction I’ve been thinking, though, that we’ve got this young Minister of Foreign exercise they can come and do my Affairs, Peter McKay. He’s a single guy, and not bad-looking, in a bucolic are to be held and the participants are to from the local aboriginals will never driveway the next time it snows, behave like they do. stop the proposed development – it does fashion. He’s got a pretty good job, with a secure pension. because I’m really getting sick of it. Afghan women are used to marrying Conservatives. Under the Taliban, Albert Boers behoove government to take strong Joe Yaremchuk Hills steps to smooth out as much resistance they had no choice. Peter probably is considered a liberal in most Afghan Hills households. It might not be impossible to convince the daughter of one of as possible. these tribal chieftans that he was actually quite a catch. Her dad might be KDCFS board Call for input Now, any of us who have convinced that having the Foreign Minister of Canada as a son-in-law might participated in government workshops not be a bad thing. Not exactly what he had in mind for his little girl, I’m sure, invites public on Peace Dove and/or committees pertaining to but he’d get used to the idea in time. forestry, watershed and other land use participation project plans know that the “no” option is never The Conservative government talks a lot about ‘showing our commitment As a member of the Kaslo & to the people of Afghanistan’ and reminds us frequently of the status of women The symbolic Dove of Peace has available. The official timeline always District Community Forest Society existed in the Central for allows for coercion, double talk and under the Taliban. There’s got to be a better way to show our commitment to (KDCFS) board, I read with interest the people of Afghanistan than by killing their sons. There has to be a better many decades. In all these years, its baffle gab. So when I’m told that “this Randy Simpson’s letter in the January representation has earned its reputation has been a very successful process with way to bring the benefits of education to Afghan women than by occupying 17 Valley Voice. He complained that he the entire country. as our symbol and now it is time to all parties working together,” I can only hadn’t been notified of an Operations expose its wings to the visitors to our conclude that by the time “the results I’m not suggesting that a state marriage would solve all the problems that Committee meeting, despite having we’re having in Afghanistan. It is, however, the sort of symbolic event that area. Ten years ago, an effort was made of the recommendations are expressed a desire to participate. The by Castlegar citizens to install a symbol summarized” and entered into the would indicate both rapprochement and commitment. It could be the catalyst identical letter was received by the for change in our relationship with that war-torn country. of a dove with white rock on the slope FRMP, any Ktunaxa continuing KDCFS board on January 9, and raised of Dove Mountain overlooking the resistance will be covered by a thick Our troops might be seen in a different light as well. No longer would at the regular January 10 board meeting. they be seen as agents of a foreign occupier, they would be employees of Castlegar Airport. Environmental layer of whitewash. A director apologized for not contacting concerns halted the project and the idea Grizzly bears as a species at risk one’s kinsman. I’m not saying that Uncle Peter would have a lot more influence Randy and stated that he would be over the young men of Afghanistan, than most uncles have over their nephews died because of that. and any First Nations concerns are the invited to future committee meetings. During the NDP conference this fall two issues that must be satisfactorily in the rest of the world. But if one less young man decides to blow himself up Randy sent his letter to the (with a bunch of Canadian soldiers at the same time) it will have been worth at the Fireside Inn, MLAs hinted at dealt with before the FRMP can be newspaper – the editorial deadline was reviving this worthwhile project and created which “will probably be another it. If our soldiers have to kill one less boy armed with an AK-47, because of three days after his complaint had been an arranged marriage, it will have been worth it. indicated their willingness to find couple of months.” resolved. Since he also extolled the solutions that would satisfy all concerns. After the FRMP is approved there Peter’s been spending a lot of time over there lately, and that’s a good glories of his own participation on the thing. He’s our Minister of Foreign Affairs, after all. He’s got important KRUNA has recently discussed the will be a “couple more months” as the KDCFS board, criticized the present possible new location and also the proponent and government create the responsibilities. Meetings with Prime Minister Karzai, supporting the troops, board and pretended that Barry photo opportunities, and such don’t leave lots of room in one’s schedule for mechanical design that would be most Master Development Agreement, a Rempel’s refusal to accept the board’s effective and appealing to visitors to the document that legalizes the terms and courting. That’s probably for the best. It wouldn’t do to appear too desperate. offer to continue working was a Peter’s been rejected so often, he should learn to stay away from ambitious Central Kootenays. conditions under which the FRMP “dismissal,” a reader might wonder... As a member of KRUNA, I was operates on the ground. women that are used to thinking for themselves. Under the Taliban, though, The KDCFS board members will women were forbidden to think for themselves. He might still be able to find given the task to investigate site permits It is after all of the above that the be grateful if Randy tries to help the from RDCK, funding for design and proponent will request that the Regional one that would take him. Community Forest Society. We have While I’m not sure that it’s a good idea to go over there looking for a construction, transporting the Dove to District of East Kootenay rezone the established a civil working environment the site, preparation of the site for Jumbo Valley area into a Resort bride, if a young woman caught his eye, and he could come to some with co-operation and openness to all arrangement with her father, it might not be the worst thing that ever happened anchoring and electric power necessary Municipality. points of view, and encourage the public for greatest effect. I will be making an Rowena Eloise for Canadian foreign policy. to attend our meetings and participate Dan Nicholson, publisher appointment with the Castlegar City Argenta on committees. Council and Mayor to obtain their Flaggers – Donald Scarlett permission and guidance to proceed LETTERS POLICY Kaslo with this project. unsung heroes The Valley Voice welcomes letters to the editor from our readers. Please Small town I am seeking input from citizens of mark your letter “LETTER TO THE EDITOR.” Include your address and our region and beyond on all matters in of the road daytime phone number. politics regards to the Peace Dove project. My The phone rings just past 7 am. A Letters should be no longer than 500 words. Letters may be edited. Please I moved here from a big city not mailing address is Box 18, Crescent voice asks for my husband. There has email your letter if possible. too long ago. After living here now for Valley, BC V0G 1H0. 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Other times the call has come late 9. I almost forgot: I resolve to is literally a jungle. District lot 8682 (the withdraw from an area. But maybe he would explain how he in the evening. A truck may have gone disband the appointed health boards, 131-acre piece of land proposed to be increasingly, there is nowhere else to go. became the president of Iraq, where he off the road somewhere, or there’s been and replace them with democratically removed from the ALR) in the heart of At one time, the snowmobiles were got his guns, who supported him, and a landslide, and someone needs to be elected hospital boards. Galena Bay is no exception. Although not strong enough to travel in heavy why they turned on him in the end. With there through the night to alert drivers 10. And speaking of democracy, I it has been logged and is littered with snow and up steep slopes. That left some him dead, his lips are sealed, which is to the hazard. resolve not to cancel any more sittings debris, one only has to visit the land to areas for wildlife, and for non-motorized why I think Bush is probably dancing. How is a person supposed to stay of the Legislature. see that the natural regrowth of the recreationists. But the newer machines There is also the little matter of awake all night without a nap in the You can do it, Gordie! vegetation is vigorous. can go almost anywhere. capital punishment. Death penalties are afternoon first? Somehow they do it. Margaret Hill Whoever is in charge of developing If it were mostly people from our supposedly deterrents, but criminals do Even without emergencies the Crescent Valley the land can obviously nurture or community that were out not think about deterrence when they world of traffic control is full of last manipulate it to serve their own purpose snowmobiling, the problem would be commit crimes. Most criminals do not minute arrangements. It is not unusual Open letter to – whether this be to accumulate more less serious. But articles like the one in believe they will be caught, so to get a call after 9 pm, asking you to be wealth while providing second homes SnoWest will begin to concentrate the deterrence does not figure into somewhere nearly three hours away by KDCFS directors: for wealthy Albertans (as in the case of impacts of people from all over the criminality, at least there is no evidence 8:00 the next morning. Your update, published in the last ALD), or to work towards gaining world in our backcountry. And it isn’t that it does. Many US states still practice Do the math: That means getting issue of the Valley Voice, implied that independence from foreign and just one snowmobile business. If you capital punishment, but there is no out the door before 5 am, which means Barry Rempel did not respond to your domestic corporate agriculture by look at the big picture, snowmobile evidence the practice has resulted in less you should have been in bed with your letter in which you informed him of the creating more sustainable, community guiding businesses, clubs and mass capital crime. gear packed well before 9 pm if you December 6 resolution that the board based agricultural ventures. By growing gatherings are rapidly increasing in Revenge is another motive for want to get your eight hours sleep. a) considered his contract to be at an the food we eat, we ensure our survival many places. The total impact on capital punishment, an eye for an eye. Flaggers stand on their feet all day end and b) was offering him hourly first as a community, then as a province wildlife must be huge. However, there is no evidence that in all kinds of weather and have to stay employment. In fact, Barry’s December and beyond. This, to those of us not For many years the Valhalla revenge ever solves anything, nor is alert through hours of boredom. I 11 response to your letter is currently looking to invest in a second ‘play Wilderness Society has recognized that there any evidence that it makes any of couldn’t do it to save my life, let alone on Kaslo Cable. Barry’s letter indicates home’ is economic security. Galena there should be some places for the victims feel better. I’m sure there someone else’s. that at the time he received your letter, Bay, being centrally located among snowmobiling in this area. We asked are a lot of people glad Saddam is dead, Then there is the danger of being he had all his insurance obligations in many larger communities, as well as the provincial government to create a but does his death improve their quality overrun by aggressive drivers, and the place, and that if the board wished to being naturally fertile, is an ideal place recreational plan that would designate of life? Not likely. Iraq continues to be aggravation of people who take their discuss any other issues, the directors to begin an eco-friendly agricultural places for different kinds of recreation, in deadly turmoil, even with Saddam anger at a delay out on you. should follow the conflict resolution business. With new methods of indoor and even for no recreation so that gone, and it will continue to be in At least many years ago it used to clauses that are written into the contract. farming and greenhouse technologies wildlife can have refuges. Instead, the turmoil. pay well. These days the pay is just a With all current woodlands being developed all the time, agri- government has been handing out What is learned from executing bit above minimum wage. The fierce operations and future planning brought business in many forms could be tenures for commercial motorized criminals such as Saddam? When competition between contractors is to a grinding halt, you have put the pursued year round. recreation for years without such a plan. Hitler’s henchmen were hanged, did it partly subsidized by the low wages of current license at risk and you have In his argument to remove lot 8682 I have seen cross-country skiers stop the advent of neo-Nazi movements the people on the road. All hail the jeopardized the credibility the Society from the ALR, head of Arrow Lakes pushed out of one area after another by in Europe? I think not. In fact, it gave dogma of the free market. once had with the MOFR. It was this Development Ltd. (ALD) Lindsay the spread of commercial motorized neo-Nazis some martyrs to rally behind. So folks, next time you get stopped credibility that secured for KDCFS an Moir “had a report prepared by a past recreation in this region. Many places Has the execution of serial killers by a flagger, don’t give them the finger. invitation for a long-term area based president of the British Columbia easily accessible from roads have been brought an end to serial killing? No! Give them a big thumbs up and a thanks tenure (another opportunity currently on Institute of Agrologists (BCIA).” This packed into ice by snowmobiles. Some When are the people of this planet for an essential job well done. hold because of your decision). report describes negative attributes skiers are now using snowmobiles to going to learn? We don’t learn how to Ieneke van Houten Another casualty of your personal relative to the agricultural potential of get to where they want to ski because stop crime by killing criminals. Maybe, Nakusp dispute with Barry is Erika. Since she lot 8682. The points listed are they have to go farther and farther to just maybe, if we kept them alive, is the most familiar with the application misleading, and are clearly from a find good skiing. Some of them, like studied them, interrogated them, Open letter to and highly respected by the community, corporate point of view. I would like to VWS director Craig Pettitt, use them watched them, ran tests on them, we Premier Gordon you should make every effort to get her see a report on the agricultural viability only for transportation on backcountry might learn something about them. And back on the board. of lot 8682 by someone not hired by roads. But a new form of skiing is now if we learn something about them we Campbell You say that you will investigate ALD. Mr. Moir has also been very vocal using snowmobiles to climb slopes and might, just might, find out what makes all options to secure the services of a Happy New Year. You have at claiming that “residents here don’t skis to come down. them tick. And if we find out what manager. Starting a management search probably already made a few New want to live near a dirty, stinky pig I hope that, despite the joys and makes them tick, then maybe we might, from scratch will take a minimum of 8 Year’s resolutions, but please read the farm.” As if, other than his development, profits of using snowmobiles, many in just might, find out how to prevent such weeks - and then, if you choose a following suggestions, and add any that’s the only option. In our changing our community will continue to support people from committing crimes in the manager that has no recent experience you’ve forgotten to your original list. political and environmental landscapes, balancing good fun and good business first place. If we kill them, then we never with the Society’s operations, there will 1. I resolve to restore the BC with produce shortages as close as with good planning and restrictions to know. be a further 3-6 months before that Human Rights Commission, which I California, more and more people want protect animal life and the environment. Finally, what about the criminal. individual will be anywhere near on top disbanded after winning the 2001 to be independent of a global corporate Anne Sherrod, Seems to me that killing these people of the job. During that period you will election. economy. I think it’s time to explore VWS Chairperson just lets them off. They never have to have to plead for deadline extensions 2. I resolve that since taxes other options. New Denver live with their actions, they don’t have from the Ministry, you’ll be borrowing contributed greatly to the province’s Andrew Harding to be around to see what their crimes money just to keep afloat (from billion dollar surplus, those tax dollars Galena Bay Execution of do to their victims. They never have to where?), and you will be very far away should be spent on improvements to the answer any questions. They don’t have from the goals of the current license, or Saddam quality of life of non-millionaire SnoWest article to live with their actions. Some believe the goals in the PCFA application. taxpayers, for example, by increasing Hussein – they are judged by God, but we have There is one option that you have, could have the amount sent on healthcare from no evidence of that. In fact, to folks like right now. Get back to the table and approximately $3,400 per person to negative effects justice, or the Hussein, a death penalty is something revive the contract with Barry (and the $4,400, which is the norm in other Our communities are not prepared of a reward. Saddam went to his grave local team he assembled). Get Mother of All wealthy provinces. to preserve the values we hold dear in believing himself a martyr to a cause. If mediation. Get back on track. Kaslo and 3. I resolve to spend more tax the face of the onslaught of high-impact Cover Ups he’d lived he would have had to face Area D needs to see this Community dollars on funding to public schools to tourism that seems to be indicated in George Bush must have done one the rest of his life in jail, his power Forest working again. reverse the lower graduation rate and our future. This is why I am concerned helluva dance on New Year’s Day. He stripped from him, his cohorts gone, his Ken Wapple poor scores on grade 7 standardized about SnoWest Canada featuring New calls it “justice served” but I for one wealth lost, his life ruined. If we really Kaslo tests, and to scrap the accountability plan Denver’s backcountry as a wonder how he would feel to be tried want revenge, would it not be sweeter which replaces learning with Time to explore snowmobiling mecca (Valley Voice, in an Iraqi court! knowing he had to live with himself and standardized tests. January 17). Hussein should have been brought his actions? 4. I resolve to encourage my other options for The SnoWest article was in to trial in front of the world court, not Personally, I think the execution of business cronies to build affordable conjunction with the local snowmobile the Iraqi court. His crimes were against Saddam was a crime against humanity housing for middle- and low-income Galena Shores guiding business. It will undoubtedly humanity, not just Iraq. Had he faced because now humanity will never know people. I am a year-round resident of be good for that business, and the the world court he would have received the whole story, the history, and without 5. I resolve to increase the rates for Galena Bay and work as a chef at the business is undoubtedly good for the a fair trial. It is questionable whether that history in our consciousness, we social assistance, and to remove barriers Windsor Hotel in Trout Lake. I was a valley economy. But life here is more his trial in front of an Iraqi judge was mostly likely will have to relive the to education for recipients of assistance. cook at Halcyon Hot springs for three- than a flow of dollars, and there’s an fair at all. The situation being what it is whole experience again, with some 6. I resolve to raise the minimum and-a-half years prior to moving to the old saying that “too much of a good in Iraq, it could be argued that neither other tyrant. wage to $10 per hour, and to end child Windsor last spring. Through my work, thing can be bad.” the current Iraqi government, or its But the worst thing about the poverty, which is currently experienced I have seen the demand for locally Currently there is a huge explosion courts, are legitimate. Both exist at the murder of Saddam is that we will never by 30% of British Columbia’s children. produced food rise exponentially, and in the use of snowmobiles. Some courtesy of the American and British know, from the horse’s mouth, just what 7. I resolve to cancel those stupid the organic and slow food movements snowmobiling areas are being swamped occupiers, and not, some would argue role the US played in his ascension to coal-powered furnaces. What was I gain tremendous momentum. Having with dozens and dozens of quite correctly, at the will of the Iraqi power and his many years of abuse, and thinking? lived in Galena Bay on and off my snowmobiles in a single day. Human people. that amounts to the Mother of All Cover- 8. I resolve to support communities whole life, I can also attest to the disturbance in winter is now a serious Furthermore, had Hussein been ups, because his accomplices will never by encouraging them to develop naturally great farming conditions my threat to mountain goats, wolverines, tried in front of the world court, he be named. Methinks George Bush Sr. businesses that serve their needs, such family and others enjoy here. Galena and mountain caribou. With the would undoubtedly still be alive. And is also doing a dance today. as by allowing certified butchers to Bay, being in the heart of the only inland presence of large numbers of loud if Hussein were alive there would still Will Webster continue to ply their trade locally. temperate rainforest in North America, machines, almost any wildlife will be a chance he would talk. If he talked, Kaslo 6 SLOCAN VALLEY The Valley Voice January 31, 2007 The Silverton Memorial Hall gets a new lease on life thanks to volunteers by Art Joyce hall since she was a girl. director Kathy Provan was Provan. performing arts, the hall’s acoustics are At what point does a building “There used to be dances every astonished to see 50 people show up The architectural plans have been said to be the best in Western Canada, become far more than wood, glass week. Miners from the Standard in one day for a work bee. approved, and this week a mechanical for its size and age. and nails? Maybe when it holds a Mine would walk down for a dance, “When the front panel was pulled engineer will inspect the hall prior to While doing research for the community’s collective memory and then walk back up the hill to be at off, we found the original Get Together renovation. The hall will be closed in Silverton Historical Society, Kathy affections. The Silverton Memorial work early the next morning.” Club sign, so that was really exciting,” mid-February as contractor Laurie Provan made an interesting discovery. Hall has become just that since its Now in the 21st century it’s says Provan. “I just fell in love with the Hicks begins work, with a projected During the 1950s, the Women’s Institute construction in 1919. Organized by gaining a new lease on life, once place.” completion date of June 15. Village (WI) had discussed installing a a group who called themselves The again thanks to the efforts of The Friends of Silverton Memorial CAO Junko Ida will be project manager. memorial plaque for fallen World War Get Together Club, the hall was built dedicated volunteers. The most recent Hall are building on a long-standing But the hall’s facelift won’t stop II soldiers, but were unable to do so. entirely by volunteer labour and restoration project, headed by Ken tradition, raising funds for its latest there. The kitchen hasn’t been upgraded The Friends will apply to Veterans subscriptions to honour veterans of Butler in 2001-02, provided a much- reincarnation. A Spirit of 2010 grant of since it was built in the 1950s. The next Affairs for funding to finish what the World War I. Village Councillor needed exterior paint job, insulation, $88,000 has been received so that a new phase of the project will raise money WI began. Linda Laktin says her father Dick foundation work and a new roof. washroom addition with handicapped for a kitchen renovation, new tables and She says they should know within Hambly has told her stories about the Friends of Silverton Memorial Hall facilities may be built adjacent to the chairs, and a stage that breaks down into the week whether their application to kitchen. The Village of Silverton will 12 components. The new kitchen will the Columbia Basin Trust Community New Denver council, January 27: match this amount, partly from funds it take in the area of the current men’s Development program has been received from the sale of its Leadville washroom and add much-needed successful. If approved, the grant would Stormwater system upgrades Street property. A fire suppression equipment such as a commercial provide $30,000 for this phase of the by Michael Dorsey for sustainability. sprinkler system will be installed, and dishwasher, range and fridge. project, plus $5000 for marketing the •Council decided to apply for •Councillor Brookfield reported on air conditioning to relieve those stuffy “As it is right now, it’s difficult to hall. The Friends are also in the process funding through the provincial Towns the AGM of the Slocan District summer days. The interior will be cater events because the kitchen is quite of applying for grant funding of for Tomorrow program to upgrade the Chamber of Commerce. Area H repainted and the maple floor refinished. cramped, and not up to code,” says $110,000. Mayor Everett has said that existing stormwater system. The project Director Don Munro and RDCK’s The 2010 grant also includes money for Mayor Everett. “With the new kitchen, the Village promised not to raise taxes will involve installing new catch basins planner Dave Wahn attended as guests a projection screen and state-of-the-art conventioners could come in for an to meet its share of renovation costs, but and a bio-retention swale system along to speak about the OCP. The Chamber sound equipment, enabling the hall to event and not have to leave.” is committed to seeing the project Slocan Avenue. board was re-appointed for this year, become a viewing site for the Olympics. Fire Brigade Battalion Chief Ron through to completion. •Councillor Bunka continues to with the exception of Lee Hammond, An alarm system for fire and security Provan says the renovations will bring “I really think the hall is the attend Emergency Preparedness who said he would find someone to will be installed in the hall and other the hall up to standard as an emergency centrepiece of our village,” says Mayor meetings and Councillor Campbell replace him. Village-owned buildings. gathering point, where families affected Everett. “It brings much-needed complimented Village staff for their •It was decided during discussion “There’ll be hot water in the by fire or other disasters could be business to town and its acoustics make excellent work during the recent “heavy of the Trade, Investment and Labour washrooms—what a novelty,” laughs temporarily housed and fed. And for it very desirable for all sorts of events.” weather.” Mayor Wright reported that Mobility Agreement (TILMA) between MP Alex Atamanenko is working BC and Alberta, that council would The Lancet moved to begin restoration process towards better service for rural passport comment through UBCM, which is On Saturday January 6, 2007, the now stands). Considered the only The other boat known to have been applicants. He also met with Dianne sending out questionnaires on the historic motor launch Lancet was remaining Kootenay example of a built by Dr. Brouse was the Tonic, a Gagon of the IHA, who updated him agreement to all municipalities in the moved from her perch in the Silvery wooden motor launch, it represents larger and considerably more modern on meetings with Drs. Skrenes and province. Slocan Museum’s yard (next to the an era when stately cruising on the boat reportedly sunk in the lake in the Burkholder to work out ways that IHA •It was also decided to authorize to Apple Tree garden) to Tracy and lake was a popular pastime. Afloat 1960s. Anyone with knowledge of its can help in the recruiting of another send with expenses Administrator Francie Oldham’s garage to begin its into the 1940s, the Lancet was sinking is asked to contact Dubreuil, as doctor to replace Dr. Skrenes in the fall. Gordon to attend GIS database sessions restoration. Despite the power beached across the lake and used as recovery may be possible if the water He also urged School District No. 10, with Regional District. Subject to outage, the move was accomplished a plant container until moved to the depth is not too great. in its involvement with the community agreement, Catherine Allaway will be by the New Denver-Silverton Fire museum yard in 1995. Although the Anyone interested in getting connections program, to work with the Village representative to CMON. Department with a little help from Lancet is far too deteriorated to ever involved and gaining expertise in the educational groups that are not part of •Public works reported that new Chevy power. float again, there has been talk about construction of heritage boats please the public system, i.e. childcare centres, loader chains were purchased for the The Lancet will undergo a the possibility of building a replica contact Bob Dubreuil or drop down Valhalla Summer School of Fine Arts cost of $5,000. historic restoration that will highlight that could be launched. to meet Mark at the worksite. and with Liza Ireland, who has written •Council approved Accounts the lines and construction of this a concept paper on an educational centre Payable of $45,050.79 for December. Edwardian-era craft. The work will use historic boat-building techniques TV Society offers residents solid value and, wherever possible, original submitted perform minor upkeep tasks while materials. The project will be Residents of New Denver, technical matters are seen to by a spearheaded by Mark McKenzie of Silverton and much of RDCK’s Area contracted technician. Currently, an Kaslo, who has considerable H have a good deal when it comes to array of antennae, dishes and hardware restoration experience. If anyone is television and radio reception. For many in the small compound by the lakeshore aware of the whereabouts of the years the Area H North TV Society has keeps the signal up and running. Lancet’s original engine, please provided a quality selection of both In coming months channel 7 will contact Bob Dubreuil at 358-2828. video and audio choices to listeners and be activated with the CTV signal, after Once restored, the Lancet will be viewers at a very reasonable cost, with attempts to procure the Discovery returned to the museum’s yard as the few interruptions of service. channel proved unworkable. The new centrepiece of the outdoor exhibit. Although some have satellite channel 7 will join the current offering The Lancet was built in 1912 by television or radio receivers, monthly of CBC, Global, KOMO, KIRO, NBC, Dr. Edwin Brouse, New Denver’s fees can be considerable, and there can KCTS and Knowledge channels, along first doctor, on the second floor of the The Lancet was recently moved to Tracy and Francie Oldham’s garage by the be an excess of lower grade with the radio choices of CBC 1, CBC old hospital (where the Brouse Lodge New Denver-Silverton Fire Department, with a little help from Chevy power. programming. The Area H Society 2, KBS, KISS, CFMI, and Knowledge provides seven television stations and audio. Also Kootenay Co-op radio from Silverton council, January 23: Village website to be developed six radio channels to any home with a Nelson may be on the air here in future. by Art Joyce the Whole meeting January 17 and $19,955. modest antenna for about $36 per year, Please take note of the annual •CAO Junko Ida reported that a said the Sandon regional park •A request from the Valhalla levied from property taxes. Whether General Meeting of the Area H North manager has been hired for the proposal has majority support from Summer School of Fine Arts (VSSFA– you’re at home, in the car or using a TV Society to be held on February 7, Village of Silverton website. Meeting the board. formerly Valhalla Summer School of portable set, these program choices can 7:30 pm at the Hidden Garden Gallery agendas, minutes and bylaws will be •Councillor Masun reported Music) for 50% rent relief at Memorial be enjoyed anytime. in New Denver. Everyone is invited to posted first, with photos added later. attending an RDCK Area H Emergency Hall plus a grant in aid of $200 for its The TV Society has been active for share ideas, concerns and suggestions, Ida also reported the Village’s Preparedness Committee meeting. theatre program was tabled until next many years, relying on a group of and new members would be welcomed emergency preparedness plan is Discussion centred on funding received meeting. volunteers to administer details and by the executive. badly in need of updating – the for new equipment and training. The •A letter was received from current plan dates from 1996-97. committee is tentatively planning more Silverton resident Nana Archibald Funding of up to $5,000 is available training exercises this year on Slocan expressing her support for keeping the NOTICE from the UBCM’s Emergency River for flood preparedness. day park for day use only. Archibald Planning program and the Provincial •Councillor Provan reported on has offered to help with the purchase of VILLAGE OF Emergency Preparedness Plan (PEP) attendance at the Slocan Lake Arena a shade tree for the area and enclosed a for the Village’s part time employee Society meeting. She says the society’s donation for the Memorial Hall NEW DENVER to work on the update. application for funding to BC Hydro renovation. The Village will contact •Mayor Everett reported that he was unsuccessful; the society will be Mrs. Archibald with thanks for her Dog owners in the Village of New Denver are has had a flood of phone calls and making an application to the BC generosity. reminded that all dogs residing in the Village of New letters regarding snow removal Gaming Commission. However, it’s •Bylaw 443-2007, Council Denver are required to have a current dog licence. during the recent heavy snowfall. unlikely the arena will be ready for use remuneration and expenses, was passed Everett said in his opinion the public this season. with the amended salaries of $3,000 There is a $15.00 discount for all dog licences works department has done an •The mechanical engineer was to annually to the mayor and $1,200 to purchased by February 15, 2007. excellent job, starting at 5:00 or 6:00 come to Silverton soon for the councillors. every morning and putting in Memorial Hall inspection, to provide a •Bylaw 445-2007, dog licensing License fees are: overtime to keep streets cleared. He firm quote on services required for the and control, was passed with no Unspayed Female $50.00 is encouraging residents to pitch in new addition. amendments. Council is providing Unneutered Male $50.00 wherever possible to help the Village •A report was received from Tom incentive for dog owners by reducing Spayed Female $25.00 keep sidewalks clear. Lancaster of SmartGrowth BC with a the license from $100 to $25 annually •Councillor Bell reported detailed breakdown of costs for the OCP for pets neutered or spayed. Pit bulls will Neutered Male $25.00 attending the RDCK Committee of review process, amounting to a total of cost their owners $300 a year to license. January 31, 2007 The Valley Voice SLOCAN VALLEY 7 Slocan council, January 17: Neighbourhood pub turned down by Don Currie Councillor Marc Septav also voted had requested the WI to vacate the approximately 15% for other small •Acting on a letter from Sabine •Council voted 3 to 1 against no, but was concerned that council building last September for repairs. communities. The issue arose when Wolters, who owns four lots on Ward granting a business license to might be sending the wrong message. She wanted to know if Council had the Village’s sole light industry, Ave, requesting that the Village clear Duvamel Properties Ltd. of He said it was important to encourage a reported $16,000 budget for repairs Western Aircraft Supplies Ltd., was Ward of obstructions to provide Edmonton to operate a neighborhood business and employment and when it would be done. assessed a 130.98% increase in taxes access to her property, council pub at 520 Harold St. Citing a opportunities. BC Tourism rated Councillor Perriere asked if council over the previous year. Ludlow decided to explain in writing what the “perceived conflict of interest” Rails to Trails as one of the most had received a report on the repairs. recommended the rate be adjusted in Village had done to date. Council Councillor Gates left the chamber popular in BC and Slocan needs Works Foreman Jerry Simmons said the new budget process. She said she opened a laneway to provide access and returned after the matter was facilities for tourists, he said. He was he wasn’t the person to determine the had consulted the ministry and to the lots. The Village crew was decided. Councillor Perriere, in also concerned about discouraging safety of the building. Council nothing can be done about the dumping rubble to fill a depression opposing the application, said council non-resident investors seeking to adopted a motion to authorize an previous rate. to build up the roadbed. Councilor had followed the process, held two establish long term businesses. inspection and a report prior to the •Works Foreman Jerry Simmons Perriere called for council to find public meetings and solicited Mayor John Van Bynen cast the lone February council meeting. reported on quotes received to money to fence the Village works opinions of the people living in the vote in favour of the application and •Administrator Ludlow upgrade, service and maintain all yard. Councillor Gates thought that area. She said people in Slocan are asked that his vote be recorded. presented council with light industry alarm systems at the water plant and council had previously adopted a not opposed to a pub, or the proposed •During question period, May tax rates for seven small BC Village facilities so that they would resolution to do something about the manager, but they are opposed to the Gingras, a member of the Women’s communities to compare to the rate operate automatically on a 24/7 basis. situation. location. Councillor Joanne Ellis said Institute (WI), said she was surprised levied by Slocan. Slocan was shown Currently employees are on standby •Council noted the results of an the decision wasn’t easy but she had to see an ad for an event at the to be extraordinarily high at 46.6% and are phoned in the event of Appeal For Variance at 603 Slocan to listen to the people and vote no. Women’s Institute Hall after council compared to an average of emergency. Simmons recommended Street, to allow construction of a that lights on the sleigh riding hill that covered walkway in accordance with are regularly vandalized should be submitted plans. replaced with regular street lights that •Council agreed to get the details go on at dark and off in the morning. in writing of all procedures and costs Work is progressing on the library at required to apply for a Village liquor the old elementary school. Planning license for use at community venues was underway on assessing future such as the curling rink, Legion Hall equipment needs including a new events, Oktoberfest and Logger snowplow and truck. The foreman Sports Day. reported that two employees were being sent for courses on operating SMOKEY CREEK SALVAGE the water plant. 24 HR TOWING New & Used Auto Parts, Back Hoe Work, •Councillor Gates, reporting on Certified Welding & Repairs, Vehicle Removal RDCK, drew attention to money WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS available from the Municipal Rural 359-7815 ; 1-877-376-6539 Infrastructure Fund for energy 3453 YEATMAN RD, SOUTH SLOCAN improvement that might be applied to the Village hydro plant project. Grants are also available from the PUBLIC Innovation Fund to reduce MEETING greenhouse gases. •On advice from legal counsel, a Residents of the letter from John Sarjeant was not put Villages of Slocan, on the agenda as “legal representation Silverton,New Dr. Fun & the Nightcrawlers will be playing February 3 to another sold-out crowd.at the Silverton Memorial Hall. indicates that this letter is defamatory in nature.” Denver & Electoral Slocan Valley Streamkeepers community report •Council gave first and second Area H are invited to by Jennifer Yeow trees and shrubs is the best way we can the Columbia Power Corporation for readings to Bylaw 560 to increase attend a In 2003, when Streamkeepers help the river. Trees shade the river and its Restoration Program garbage rates from $52 year to $104 PUBLIC MEETING began doing assessments on the provide habitat for aquatic life. Since and the Columbia Basin Trust, which per year. Slocan River, many knowledgeable 2004, we’ve worked with students and helps fund our school outreach to discuss the folks recommended we look closely riverside landowners to plant hundreds program. The Riparian Restoration Regional District of at temperature. Because of its lake of trees and stabilize banks using wattle Program will again be offered in spring Central Kootenay origins, size and slow velocity, our fencing. Wattle fencing uses live stems 2007. 2007 BUDGET river tends to be warm and this to create a living structure that holds the Please contact Jen at 226-7339 or on Tuesday, impacts all aquatic life. So we began bank. You can see some of our work Eva at 226-7309 if you would like to monitoring temperature as well as downstream of the Trozzo Creek learn more about our findings, are February 6, 2007, parameters influenced by confluence where erosion is occurring interested in becoming a Streamkeeper 3:00 pm at the temperature like spawning fish due to ground water seepage. or in submitting a project for the Slocan Fire Dept. numbers, invertebrate populations As in past years, we are grateful to Riparian Program. 8877 Slocan St. South and coliform bacteria. Now, after four years of study, are in Slocan we seeing trends? Last summer we saw the highest number of days since we began the study that mean daily Area “H” North TV Society temperatures rose above 19 degrees centigrade at all four stations. Some good news: fish populations AGM are up. The number of redds in spring, 2006 was the highest total count 7:30 pm Wednesday, observed in the four years of monitoring. Fish create redds or ‘nests’ February 7, 2007 in the gravel to lay their eggs. This fall, biologists and technicians Hidden Garden Gallery swam most of the river in order to count Students working with Slocan Valley Streamkeepers sort invertebrates. the rainbow trout. Their findings were encouraging. Again, counts of fish over Beginner’s Luck Chess Tournament returns 30 centimeters were up at all historic If you’re between the ages of 6 of chess. During the afternoon, Chris sites from Lemon Creek to Crescent and 13 years and have a hankering will sneak in a few chess tips for Valley. Why? We know that last year’s to play chess, ‘check’ out the players looking to improve the (2005) water temperatures were Beginner’s Luck Chess Tournament quality of their game. relatively cool during midsummer. hosted by the Slocan Valley Contact Slocan Valley Recreation When water temperatures are cool fish Recreation Commission on Saturday, at 226-0008 by February 5 (so there will have good appetites and they eat well, February 10 at the Hall be enough prizes for everyone). from 1:00 – 4 pm. so they go into winter healthy and fat. Monday, February 12, We also saw high numbers and Now in its 6th year, the event is a varieties of benthic invertebrates fun-based round-robin event where (insects which are fish food) and high every entrant really does walk away flows in spring. Historic records indicate a winner. Entrants are matched by we had a one in 60-year high water skill levels to keep things interesting event and lots of water benefits all and enjoyable. The entry fee is $7 per aquatic creatures. player, or $12 for two in the same An important component of the family. The Slocan Valley Program of Streamkeeper’s program is restoration. The tournament is the brainchild CBAL would like to thank Winlaw Strategic projects that involve bank of local educator Chris Laurie, who School for generously letting us use the library for Parent-Child stabilization using large logs and planted has been digging deep into his bag of tricks to inspire kids with the magic Mother Goose this fall. 8 FAMILY LITERACY DAY The Valley Voice January 31, 2007

Isaac Flamond shows off his new face during Family Literacy Day celebrations at Stepping Stones Childcare Centre in Nakusp on Saturday, January 27.

The kids dressed up as their favourite Robert Munsch character for the Family Literacy Day celebration at Lucerne in New Denver. Jack and his dad Hugh Watt take a break from reading to climb the activity bars at Stepping Stones on Family LIteracy Day.

Jude Nicholson-Chodat

Sarah Sanders reads to Amber LaMarsh and Zacora Hansen during Family Literacy Day activities at Stepping Stones in Nakusp. Family Literacy Day champions one card program The Slocan Valley Program of the library without paying a membership The dragon and the Paper Bag Princess meet again at Lucerne for Family Literacy Day. Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy fee. (CBAL) celebrated Family Literacy WE Graham was also the site of a Day by helping the kids at WE Graham, snowsculpture to mark the event and Winlaw and Vallican Whole Schools celebrate how storytelling feeds the register for library cards at the Nelson imagination. Sculptor David Ducharme and Castlegar public libraries. frequently lends his talents to help with The new Card for Every Child Literacy Day events. Angela Ryu program has extended free service to For more information on CBAL all children in the province who were programs or to inquire about tutoring, formerly unable to be members of a please call Chris at 355-0032.

and Ashley Friedenberger enjoyed Annie Collins with Charlene Alexander, New Denver’s Literacy Co-ordinator. New Denver’s Family Literacy Day.

WE Graham was the site of a snowsculpture to mark the event and celebrate how storytelling feeds the imagination. Sculptor David Ducharme frequently lends his talents to help with Literacy Day events. The kids at WEGraham read their books outside in the snow, just like the snowdragon. January 31, 2007 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 9 RDCK, January 27: New library programs called into question by Jan McMurray for all public libraries. •Bylaw 1871, a bylaw to set the skatepark; Area H: Hills Community •The City of Nelson raised concerns •Marcia Braundy and Dale rates, conditions and terms under which Hall Society – $1,000 for construction about the equity of recent provincial Norman, P. Eng. emailed the board with water may be supplied and used within of community fire hall; Wayne programs that make library services their concerns about the potential of McDonald Creek Water Service Area, McCrory - $1,000 for Bear Awareness more accessible to the public (BC ongoing flooding on Indian Point Road was adopted. project; Area K: Nakusp Public Library OneCard and Every-School-Child-A- in the Slocan Valley. This email was •RDCK staff will apply for a $6,675 – $1,500 for shelving; Bayview Card). Although the City supports the referred to the Manager of Community grant from the provincial Local Motion Residents’ Association – $3,000 for goals of these programs, it points out Services, who is preparing Fund program to complete rebuilding internet support ; Fauquier that the grant received to offset the cost recommendations on flood response as the boardwalk in Winlaw Regional and Communication Centre Society - $900 of administering the programs falls a result of the Slocan Valley flooding Nature Park. It will also apply for a for Summit Conference; Burton Hall short. Also, some rural residents do not last spring. $15,000 grant under the same program Board - $900 for Summit Conference; contribute to library taxation, but can Braundy attended the RDCK board to build and install a bridge along the Edgewood Community Internet now use the service. meeting and told the members that Galena Trail to replace the old one. Society - $900 for Summit Conference. Area H Director Don Munro said MLA Corky Evans had set up a Local Motion will cover half the cost •A grant-in-aid of $500 from Area he felt embarassed to be part of the 2% February 7 meeting to discuss the issue of the project – the rest of the funding D will go to the West Kootenay of the province that does not contribute with Ministry of Environment, will come from the Slocan Valley EcoSociety for a climate change taxes to any library service. He said a Highways, Department of Fisheries and Regional Park service, upon review of conference to be held April 23-24 in year ago, he talked with some Nelson Oceans, Area H Director Don Munro the budget. Nelson. Library board members and the head and some residents of Indian Point •The board will write letters of •The following appointments were librarian about having residents from Road. She said she would be making a support for the Burton Community Hall made to the Glacier Creek Regional Slocan south join with residents of Areas presentation at that meeting, and would Board, the Fauquier Communication Park Commission: Kelly Abey, Mark E and F to pay taxes to the library. With like to make the same presentation to Centre Society and the Edgewood Healy, Roger Leroux, Cheryl Hillier, the new provincial programs, Munro the Rural Affairs committee of the Community Internet Society for their Glen Walker and Coriene Greenlaw. said, “Now I see no chance to become RDCK on February 8. The board applications under the Municipal Rural part of the Nelson library.” He added agreed. Infrastructure Fund for $15,000 each to that he was assured when Nelson •All of the bylaws amending water expand their wireless internet services. LOOKIN’ ON THE BRIGHT SIDE expanded its boundaries into Area H that rates for all RDCK owned water •Community Tourism funding of Once the snow is gone, you’ll start the higher non-resident fee to join the systems were postponed. The $6,390 will go to the Kaslo Jazz Etc. seeing riders out on the roads. And you’ll library would disappear, but instead it amendments bring the rates to a level Society and of $3,000 to the Burton Hall especially see the ones who use some has just about doubled. where the cost of operating and Board for Burton signage, pending The RDCK board will write to the administering the systems is recovered UBCM approval. reflective colours and lights. Minister of Education to encourage the by the Regional District. Directors •BC Hydro grants-in-lieu were PETER ROULSTON’S BICYCLE HOSPITAL adoption of a province-wide approach wanted more time to let their approved as follows. Area D: Kaslo that will be equitable and manageable constituents know about the change. Area Youth Council - $1,000 for Repairs, tuneups, parts n’ stuff, advice RDCK grants-in-lieu of taxes will go to rural areas NEW DENVER • 358-2133 • BY APPOINTMENT by Jan McMurray grant, Directors Dooley (Nelson) and municipalities want to keep their The announcement that local Chernoff (Castlegar) were asked if share, then let us keep our share. governments would receive a they would put their grants into one Rural areas already share with substantial increase in grants-in-lieu big pot with the RDCK grant. The municipalities a lot more,” he said. of taxes from BC Hydro and two directors said no. The same two In attempts to get answers from the Columbia Power Corporation this directors voted against the motion to Province about the way it has set up this year has opened a can of worms divvy up the RDCK grant among the grants-in-lieu system, RDCK Chair around the RDCK board table. rural areas only. Gary Wright, Vice Chair Josh Smienk Director John Kettle said that it is “the Director Mann, who has been and Treasurer Barry McLean flew to most divisive thing I’ve seen since working on the issue of grants-in-lieu Vancouver in December to meet with I’ve been on the board.” of taxation for utilities for some time, the Assistant Deputy Minister of The board will receive $574,232 says the problem is the way the Finance. Wright reported that the in grants-in-lieu this year, compared Province has set up the system. He meeting brought no results. “The to the $392,867 it got last year. A pointed out that utility companies Deputy Minister made it clear that decision on how to distribute that give municipalities, and not rural revisiting the formula ... would be as money was finally made at the areas, 1% of their operating revenue. political as what we have been going January 27 board meeting, after However, grants-in-lieu for power through around this table,” he said. having been discussed several times generating assets in rural areas are “They don’t want to mess with it at all.” before. given to Regional Districts as a He said when they asked why they were Of the $574,232, $500,000 will whole, and the RDCK has been basing the grants on 1989/90 be divided up among the 11 electoral putting a portion of this grant money assessments, the ADM pointed out that areas of the RDCK. The electoral into services that benefit the whole if they based them on current areas most impacted by the dams – district, municipalities included. “The assessments, Nelson and Castlegar D, E, H, J and K – will each receive Province has created a have / have would get even more than they do now $70,000. The remaining rural areas not, unfair system. If we wanted to because they have expanded their will each receive $25,000. The be really fair then we’d put the money boundaries. “So almost everything is a $74,232 balance of the grant money into a common pool. If the double-edged sword,” he concluded. will go into the Rural Administration budget. In the past, 70% of the total grants-in-lieu received were divided the electoral areas most impacted by Valentine’s the dams. The remaining 30% was used for a general purpose that would Day Dinner benefit the whole board. So, the difference this year is that Feature: all of the RDCK’s grants-in-lieu are going to the rural areas, and the Appetizer: Prawn & Shrimp Cocktail municipalities have been left out of the equation. Entree: 8 oz. AAA Steak with 5 oz. Lobster Any local government that has a public power generating facility tail, roasted within its borders or that is impacted by a public power generating facility Both the junior and senior Lucerne Lakers basketball teams triumphed over potatoes, baby receives grants-in-lieu (in theory). Salmo at home games on January 24. The junior team beat out its opponents greens with our Castlegar, Nelson and Nakusp are the 46-31 and the seniors won by a landslide – 82-43. Senior player Daniel three municipalities within the Delaney scored 57 points in the game, breaking the former school record of homemade orange RDCK that get grants-in-lieu on their 41 points scored in one game, held by Zoel Thibault. own merit, over and above the RDCK cream dressing amount. Nelson, which has never received a BC Hydro grant-in-lieu in Winter Hours: Dessert: Profiteroles filled with vanilla the past, will be receiving $247,562 Closed Monday & Tuesday Italian gelato, topped with chocolate sauce this year as a result of its boundary Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 11-5 expansion which took in Kootenay $34.95 Canal. Castlegar will be receiving Friday 11-6 • Sunday 11-4 $291,596, up from $73,727 last year. Nakusp will be receiving $14,755, up 508 Broadway • Nakusp, BC from $7,136. During discussions about how the RDCK board should handle its reproduction furniture • maple syrup • home decor Reservations Recommended! Call 265-0060 10 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice January 31, 2007 Nakusp Museum AGM installs new board by acclamation A full executive and board installed by acclamation for Museum Society at its recent to bring a non-perishable food and were generous in their Ganishka Dann and Richard of directors for 2007 was the Nakusp and District AGM. Members were asked item for the local food bank donations. The attendance was Sharpe; vice-chair Gerald one of the best in years. Lewis; treasurer Maryellen Cycling for houses program attracts Slocan Valley cyclist The Nakusp Museum Harris; secretary Mabel Tara Smedbol, a keen Humanity International. effort to raise money and Seattle, Washington, , would like to thank the Matischek; directors Dawna cyclist who grew up in the College students in three awareness. Oregon, and San Francisco, community for its support in Dinning, Beverly Graupe, Bill Slocan Valley, is pedalling for groups of 30 riders each Founded in 1976, Habitat California. Tara’s group was 2006 and particularly Barrow, Werner Schneeberger, a cause. In the summer of 2006 pedaled more than 4,000 for Humanity builds houses in assigned the central route ending Woodfire Pizza for caretaking Wayne Smith and Denis she joined a bicycle challenge miles, or 6,400 kilometres, partnership with low-income in Portland, Oregon. the sandwich board sign and Stanley. Past chair: Sharon organized by Habitat for across North America in an families to make home On a typical day the cyclists referring tourists to the Montgomery. ownership a reality. A family would pedal 100 to 150 museum. The new board Watch for the seasonal contributes 400 hours of labour kilometres to a destination town, consists of co-chairpersons opening in mid-May. (sweat equity) towards the share a meal with their hosts, construction of their own home. then spend the night in a church Snowday at Brent Kennedy a success When complete, Habitat issues or community centre. But submitted outdoor leader Howie Ridge a no-profit, 0%-interest getting from point A to point B Snowday at Brent Kennedy from Nelson; snowshoeing and mortgage to the family. The was only part of each day’s School was on Monday, January making snow caves with mortgage payments help fund obligation. In each of the towns 22 for students of grades 1 – 4, naturalist Shanoon Bennett of future Habitat projects. along the route they made with grades 5 and 6 doing Winlaw; Bonhomme the Tara and her fellow cyclists presentations about the work that snowsculpture. The weather was world’s only French speaking were part of a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity does, and perfect, with snow falling snowman; cross-country skiing Collegiate Build of New Haven, how to start new chapters. steadily all day. with ski instructor Roger Pratt Connecticut, a chapter of Habitat Occasionally they had a ‘day off’ Events included snow- of Nelson Nordic Ski Club and for Humanity. Each participant to help a local chapter build a sculpture with Peter Vogelaar, GTing and sledding on the had to raise a minimum of $4000 home, giving cyclists a first-hand internationally acclaimed school hills. Many parents US before being allowed to join look at how the monies they sculptor of snow and sand from volunteered to make the day fun the trip. The monies raised will were raising are helping people Winlaw; snowshoeing with for all. go to support Habitat housing in need. projects in the US as well as Tara considers it the trip of international projects in a lifetime, for a cause she Botswana. Starting in New believes in. Haven, Connecticut, each group “The most awesome day Tara Smedbol celebrates the end of her 6400 km ride at the pedalled a different route, ending was when we first saw the Pacific Ocean near Portland, Oregon. their nine-week challenges in Pacific Ocean,” said Tara. “We waited at the top of this mountain pass until everybody was together and then all 30 of us rounded a turn together, and there it was, the Pacific Ocean, the end of our journey. New energy filled our tired bodies as we anticipated soaking in that Outdoor leader Howie Ridge of Nelson leads the kids in heavenly blue water.” snowshoeing at Brent Kennedy school’s Snowday. New flooring business in Burton Perry and Lori Hawryluk advantage of Perry’s twenty professional advice and have recently moved to the three years of experience in the assistance in measuring, and can Burton area and have opened flooring industry to find quality help co-ordinate installation for their business, P & L Flooring. floor covering solutions for their those customers who don’t want Customers in the the Arrow and homes. to do it themselves. There are Slocan Lakes area can take Perry is available for currently over one hundred samples available to choose from, with many more yet to arrive. The selection includes laminates, hardwoods, and engineered hardwoods, plus cork, slate, marble, granite and ceramic tiles. Most products carry 15 to 25 year warranties. P & L Flooring invites you to come out to the showroom, view the product selections, and borrow samples to take home with you. Phone them at 265- Perry Hawryluk has recently opened P & L Flooring in Burton. 9983. January 31, 2007 The Valley Voice NAKUSP & THE ARROW LAKES 11 Nakusp council, January 23: Villagers to receive survey on hot springs by Jan McMurray triple treatment. He said the development. However, Shephard project cost, and the CCC committee appropriate rescue techniques when •The Hot Springs OCP committee infrastructure of the surface system is warned that there is limited water for must show on the application that it has trying to help someone who is in cardiac has decided that it would like to develop in good shape. The total cost of the water new development, and that bringing the the matching funds. McLeod said that arrest. AM Ford wants to partner with a survey and send it out to all residents treatment plant, which would treat the first well online would bring the village the group has “several other funding every community in the Kootenay to get public input on what the goals water with filtration and UV, is up to where it should be currently for sources, some confirmed already. Boundary to put an AED in the local and strategies of the hot springs should estimated at $1,320,910. The grant water supply. However, it will be several weeks to recreation centre or arena. be. Councillor Mueller said that the would cover 2/3 of this cost, with the •Beth McLeod and Rosemarie three months before we have •Council approved a fee waiver for committee wants to do the survey Village picking up 1/3 or about Parent from the Cultural Conference confirmation of some of the matching the Rotary Club’s use of the arena because the hot springs goals have a $440,303. Of this, $180,000 can come Centre (CCC) Committee attended to funds...” The group asks the Village to auditorium facility for its annual dinner potentially huge financial impact. “Our from the new gas tax money coming to update council on their project to state in the letter that it would theatre, to be held February 16 and 17. concern is the potential financial municipalities from the federal govern- upgrade the arena auditorium, and to temporarily commit up to $30,000 The grad class was also granted a waiver implications if taxpayers have to come ment. Treasurer Richard Mahoney ask for a letter of support to accompany while the committee continues to secure for the facility for graduation up with money in the future,” she said. confirmed that the Village had over their grant application to the 2010 Live the funds from other sources. The group ceremonies June 8 and 9. She said the committee felt the survey $400,000 in the water reserve fund. Sites funding program. promises not to start the project until •Council gave the Arrow Lakes would get a better response from the Thus, with the gas tax funds, the Village The committee has broken the the $30,000 is covered by funds raised Ridge Riders permission to use the public than would a public meeting. The can cover its portion without depeleting project up into phases. The first phase, from other sources. recreation fields and park for a family Village will take care of the photo- reserves. with an estimated cost of $60,000, is to Council agreed to write the letter, oriented snowmobile event in late copying and mailing of the surveys. The second project is to get the purchase equipment “that will enhance and thanked the committee for all its February or early March. •Trevor Shephard of Delterra second well drilled and functioning, and the usability of the auditorium for audio/ work. •Council decided to provide a letter Engineering updated Council on grants to install pumping equipment so that visual and other not-so-technical •Council committed to making an of support for cell service in the Slocan he is applying for to upgrade the water well water could be pumped up to the presentations” according to McLeod’s application to the Spirit Square program Valley, as requested by the Village of and sewer sytems. The plan is to put in Brouse area in an emergency situation. written submission. She says acoustics for funds to design a town square or Silverton. a water treatment plant for the existing The total cost for this project is estimated will be improved with acoustic panels outdoor public gathering place in •Mayor Hamling noted that the Fire Brouse Creek surface water gravity at $521,000. The grant would cover and a high quality window covering, Nakusp. Mayor Hamling mentioned Chief’s report included 24 medical system, and to get the second well up $400,000 of this, leaving the Village which will be wide enough to act as a that the Downtown Revitalization assists, and indicated that ambulance and running. For the sewer, Shephard with a bill of about $121,830. backdrop for plays and presentations Committee had recommended a ‘spirit shifts were still not always adequately said he was looking at a sand filter and Mahoney acknowledged that that are set up along the side wall rather square’ to be on the waterfront or in the covered. UV system. ongoing operation and maintenance of than on the stage at the end of the room. downtown core somewhere. She also Shephard explained that the first the new water systems would end up Because the Village owns and mentioned that Music Fest may be Computer well would be online next month. The costing Villagers more. manages the facility, the funders have interested in working on this with the current gravity water system is The surface system will service the indicated they’d like a letter from Village. Problem? chlorinated, but not filtered or treated Brouse area; Well #1 will service the council stating that the Village is •Public Works Manager Dom Call Ron at the Old Grey Barn with UV. New provincial health regu- core Village area and Well #2 will serve working in partnership with the group. Castellano submitted a report 250-265-2163 lations require surface water to have this as back-up to Well #1 and for new Also, the grant will cover 50% of the comparing the costs of supplying the Village with sand and gravel by Valentine’s dinner and theatre in Edgewood contractors vs. public works staff. The Honey Bear Bakery submitted succession of Valentine’s dinner being revived by the Edgewood report indicates that public works staff Tues-Sat 9:00-5:00 Throughout the 90s the Wild theatre events to packed houses in Legion (Branch 203) with a could do the job for less, and 311 7th Ave NW • 265-4633 Goose Coffee House staged a Edgewood. This year that tradition is performance of There Goes the Bride recommends that the Village purchase Rear Alley Entrance on Saturday February 10. The a screening plant, estimated at $50,000 evening begins at the Legion Hall to $100,000. The purchase would save with a potluck dinner and bar at 5:30, the Village money in the long run. PUBLIC with the performance to follow at 7 Council will work towards putting this pm. Bring either a main dish or salad. in the budget. MEETING Tickets are $8, available at the door. •CAO Bob Lafleur showed council (Sorry, no minors.) two more mock-ups of websites, Residents of the After the feast comes the emailed by iCompass. Council asked Village of Nakusp & wedding of the century in veteran staff to fasttrack the website project, as playwrights Ray Cooney and John the site is now quite outdated. Electoral Area K are Chapman’s brilliant, gut-busting •Treasurer Richard Mahoney invited to attend a comedy. Described by the British provided council with information on PUBLIC MEETING to tabloid The Daily Mirror as “a policing costs. He says that UBCM has discuss the Regional calculated Nakusp’s share of policing fiendishly clever farce that gets District of Central madder and funnier as it goes along,” costs to be $54,601. Traffic fine revenue There Goes the Bride looks at what a is deducted from that, leaving $50,233 Kootenay 2007 father’s overwork, outmoded moral for the Village to pay. They have BUDGET on standards, and wistful imagination caluculated that the average residential Wednesday, can do to his daughter’s ‘society property will pay $42 in 2007. “Even though our residential assessment has February 7, 2007, wedding’. 1:00 pm at the A full family performance increased by 45%, this figure should (without the dinner) will run on remain fairly constant,” he says. Village of Nakusp Saturday, February 17 at Fauquier •Council committed $1,050 to Council Chambers Community Hall. Doors open at 6:30 cover half the cost of an Automated 91-1st Street NW pm, performance at 7 pm. Tickets are External Defibrillator, a piece of equipment that prompts a person with in Nakusp Nadine Douglas as the bride-to-be (or not-to-be?) in the Valentine’s dinner $8 (regular), $5 (minors) and $22 theatre production of There Goes the Bride at the Edgewood Legion. (family rate). Nakusp Warriors clean up on ice submitted by Kris James not before Watson got another one from effort, then making a pass to Jesse Cann Nakusp took to the ice Saturday, McQuair. Nakusp Warriors blew out to put another one past the Kaslo January 13 against Valley. Beaver Valley with a final score of 9-1. goalkeeper. James kept up the pressure. The Warriors were saving their Sunday the 14th wasn’t much Simpson set him up in front of the net energy because it took a long time different as Nakusp took on Kaslo. Jesse and James put it inside. before Andrew Likness got a puck Cann had no time to save his energy Weibe set up Jesse Cann for his hat past the keeper on a pass from that weekend. Once he got the pass from trick and Yoshida was set up by Hascarl Danielle Hascarl. It was ten more Ross Zelzenik, it was in the back of the and Simpson. Bryce Cann took an ‘on minutes before Nathan Weibe put one net. Zelzenik set up some more with the tape’ pass from Simpson to finish in, with Jesse Cann and Logan Likness sinking it deep into the mesh. the game with the 10th goal. Terryn Marshall getting assists. (Weibe just Zelzenik was at it again, this time Stenseth had his birthday that day so got back from the Czech Republic.) scoring on a pass from Hascarl, putting we pulled up peewee goaltender Carter Whatever the coach said in the one more on the board. Stenseth to play, and play he did. Final dressing room brought out the fire in Nakusp thought now that they have score for Nakusp was 10-2, once again the players in the second half. Bryce three goals they can just sit back, but blowing the roof off the arena. Cann took passes from Weibe and Kaslo took advantage of that. Jake Rotary Club of Nakusp Presents Nic Watson, and then Hascarl put one Rempel took a pass from Leah Aasen 9th Annual Dinner Theatre in the mesh with some help from and slipped an easy one past Peewee Watson and Likness. Jesse Cann got goalkeeper Carter Stenseth. Brody AGM for Summit Set in the 50’s - Come in Costume two quick ones with Weibe, Briar Simpson thought he needed a three goal Lake Ski Hill “Peril On The High Seas” or McQuair and Kayla Yoshida there to lead, so he took full advantage of his “Let’s Get Together and do Launch” help him. Kris James tipped in a shot chance with some passes from Hascarl Feb. 22 • 7:00 pm By Billy St. John fired by Bryce Cann and less then a and Jesse Cann. Kaslo’s Cam Settle Featuring Mirror Theatre • Directed by Janet Royko minute later Nic Watson was set up took a pass from Matt Guttensohn and Nakusp Secondary School, by Nathan Weibe. put it ‘five hole’ on Stenseth. Room 20 Tickets available at Barton Insurance on Broadway Terryn Stenseth played an amazing Going into the break Nakusp got Take your Valentine out for some fun! game tending goal for the Warriors. He fired up again and came out with For more information Dinner Theatre is set for February 16 & 17, 2007 let in one shot to break his shutout, but Likness putting it top shelf on a one man call Chris – 265-4684 Tickets are $30.00 each • Reserved seating 12 KASLO & DISTRICT The Valley Voice January 31, 2007 Kaslo council, January 23: Drawings for hotel renos presented by Jan McMurray •The Village will advise the RDCK confirms that the offer will be subject cost. The report states that the reservoir opinion on implementing municipal •Bob Inwood presented conceptual of its agreement in principle to expand to voter approval of the purchase by liner is in reasonable condition and homeowner grants. drawings for renovations to the Kaslo the Kaslo fire service area north to referendum. could last another five years. It also •The Village will share the cost of Hotel (former Mariner Inn). The Schroeder Creek and south to Coffee •The Kaslo Area Youth Council states that replacement with a concrete an automated external defibrillator drawing shows a heritage style building Creek. Fire Chief Bryan McMillan sent requested a five-year lease of the Kaslo or steel tank is much more costly and (AED) with AM Ford (Trail). The AED with a third storey. The front overlooks a memo to the Village and RDCK Community Hall at $1 per year. This not warranted. The Village will apply is a piece of equipment that helps a Water Street and the lake; the back is to stating that the fire department was in was referred to the Administration & for Towns for Tomorrow funding and person rescue someone who is in the main street. There are balconies on agreement with the expansion, but Finance committee for recommen- will also set aside its 20% portion of the cardiac arrest. AM Ford wants to partner the front and back of the building and indicating that it would like some dation to council. funding in the 2007 budget. with every community in the Kootenay decks looking over the lake. concerns addressed regarding access •Mayor Holland emailed Tom •CAO Rae Sawyer will meet with Boundary to put an AED in the local Inwood spoke to the need for a roads and water standpipes/hydrants. Lancaster of SmartGrowth BC to Urban Systems, Peter Ward and RDCK recreation centre or arena. variance to allow balcony construction The memo also mentions that an update him on Kaslo’s OCP review Development Services in Nelson to •The Village endorsed the Village over the sidewalk. Council referred the additional fire hall in the Woodbury/ process. RDCK staff is developing discuss overall planning for Marina of Silverton’s efforts to get cell phone Kaslo Hotel Development Corpora- Ainsworth area, to be part of the Kaslo terms of reference for the OCP review, Ridge development. service in the Slocan Valley. tion’s applications for development and fire department, would be useful. which is to be done co-operatively by •Mayor Holland was authorized to •As recommended by the for development variance to the Plan- •The Village received an email SmartGrowth and RDCK staff. further lobby for BC Hydro grants in Administration & Finance committee, ning & Development committee for regarding the provincial building from Lancaster replied, indicating that he was lieu of taxes for Kaslo, both at the it will be Village policy that the CAO recommendation to council. Adminis- BC Accommodation & Real Estate happy with the idea of a co-operative Regional District level and with MLA do employee evaluations and that tration staff was directed to report to the Services. Real Estate Manager Charles arrangement. Corky Evans. Currently, 100% of the council does an evaluation of the CAO committee on encroachment issues. Chan is in the process of drafting the •Council received a report on Kemp grant for Duncan Dam goes to the before November 30 every year. The •Lynn van Deursen informed ‘Offer of Purchase and Sale’ of Kaslo’s Creek reservoir rehabilitation. The Regional District. Holland will lobby A&F committee will develop an council about an ad hoc committee that provincial building. The offer will report recommends that the reservoir for Kaslo to be recognized as an evaluation process for the CAO. would like to create a market square on include the terms and conditions for the liner be replaced with the same material impacted area. BC Hydro’s grants for •Bylaw 1040, Revenue Anticipa- Front Street. The committee wants to 10-year leaseback of the space occupied (Hypalon) that it is lined with now, at its power generating facilities are tion Borrowing, was adopted. apply for $50,000 under the Spirit by the government agent. He will also an estimated capital cost of $160,000. generally split between the host •The Village will purchase a snow Square provincial funding program to prepare documentation assigning the It also recommends that the Village community (40%) and the impacted bucket for the loader for a total cost of do the planning for the project. Council other leases to the Village. When apply for funding under the Towns for community (60%). no more than $3,500. agreed to provide a letter of support in complete, the documents will be sent Tomorrow provincial program. This •CAO Sawyer will contact Village •Accounts payable of $56,743.78 principle. to the Village for review. The email also program will cover 80% of the project lawyers Staples & Company for an were approved. New Kaslo community forest board faces challenges by Jan McMurray drafting an advertisement for the Stewardship Plan (FSP). Both have committee. In its introductory remarks, budget for the next nine months. No The new Kaslo and District available position. been contacted by the board for the review committee is positive about income is expected for about that long, Community Forest board finds itself Scarlett also reported that the clarification on the status of the FSP and the KDCFS application for a PCFA, but until logging operations are underway without an operations manager, board had communicated with Barry of their work relationship with the says that changes will have to be made at Kemp Creek and Shutty Bench. The minus a board member and in the face Rempel and was waiting for a Society. to the application before the committee budget shows a shortfall of $218,000. of a financial crunch. However, as response “to determine if there will The board, at its January 10 can recommend a PCFA for Kaslo. The finance committee was to meet evidenced by the draft minutes of its be an amicable settlement. We are meeting, voted to notify Ministry of Generally, the committee is looking for with the board on January 18 to present January 10 meeting, the board is trying to seek resolution.” Rempel Forests and other business contacts of more details, and more measurability a “budget structure proposal” for 2007. taking steps to deal with these most recently held the position of the vacant operations manager position and accountability in many of the issues The AGM was set for May 16 at challenges. manager, having signed a contract and the change in signing authority. addressed in the application, such as JVH School, pending availability of a Board member Don Scarlett with the old board the evening before Erika Bird recently resigned as public input, the local hire policy and room and completion of the financial describes being without an operations the Society’s AGM in the fall. In board member. Rather than appoint the fire preparedness plan. report. manager as an “unhappy situation,” December, the new board decided to someone to replace her right away, the The review committee has The new board, as of the September but reports that the board is currently consider the contract with Rempel board members decided to call for requested a meeting with the board 27 AGM, is Rob Mitchell (President terminated, claiming that Rempel did interested people to contact them. about the application. Ministry of and Village appointee), Dave Russell Thank you not have the required insurance. The response to the Society’s Forests has also requested a meeting (Vice Chair and RDCK appointee), Don Rempel claims that he was insured. application for a Probationary with the board. Scarlett (Secretary), Steve Anderson Valley Voice Dave Collier and Greg Lay were Community Forest Agreement (PCFA) At the January 10 board meeting, (Treasurer), Suzan Hewat, Stan Baker, The only newspaper that doing contract work on the Forest came in mid-December from the review treasurer Steve Anderson presented a Donna Cormie and Kelly Abey. tells us what is going on in the Kaslo area. The only newspaper that gives us a Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake announces grants chance to say what we think submitted $4,000: Andy Shadrack (RDCK CFNKLS has also established Grant application forms for 2007 about it, free of charge, in The Community Fund of North Director), to send several kids to two ‘field of interest‘ funds – a will be available March 1. The Voices from the Valleys. Kootenay Lake Society (CFNKLS) summer camp; Kootenay Lake Seniors Fund, and a Child, Youth, and deadline for all applications is April Paid advertisement by Jane Lynch is entering its second year of making Independent Schools Society Family Fund, each established with 27. Grants will be announced at the in support of the Valley Voice grants to registered charities in Kaslo (Periwinkle), to install a water filtration initial donations of $5,000. These annual general meeting at the and Area D. CFNKLS, which system; Kaslo & Area , for the funds must be raised to at least Langham Cultural Centre on June 1. Come see us for special operates under the wing of the Osprey purchase of a new computer; North $10,000 in order to make significant According to Canada Revenue Valentine’s Cards, Gifts Community Foundation, now has Kootenay Lake Community Services grants in those fields of interest. Sean Agency rules CFNKLS can only assets of nearly $180,000, which will for facility renovations; Argenta Kubara and Elizabeth Scarlett are make grants to registered charities. and Chocofellar generate some $7,000 in grants for Community Association for the campaigning to build the Seniors For further information or to request Chocolates 2007. publication of Bound Together, Volume Fund, and Carolyn Schramm has a a grant application package, contact In 2006 CFNKLS made the Two; and $800 to the Langham Cultural special interest in the Child, Youth, President David Stewart at 366-4623 following grants totalling more than Society to upgrade theatre lighting. and Family Fund. or [email protected].

408 Front Street David Francey plays the Langham, February 12 Tickets are available at Sunnyside Kaslo, BC submitted Music Awards, Francey has also won music, rural American music and a deep Naturals for $18. (250) 353-2566 David Francey will perform in the numerous Juno awards and has been sense of wisdom. Langham Theatre on Monday, February covered by artists like Del McCoury and 12 at 7:30 pm. Francey’s song Skating James Keelaghan. Rink is the official theme song for Francey has been described as Hockey Day in Canada. Francey also creating “words of eloquence, beauty hosted a two-hour CBC Radio 2 special and charm, hung on a jewel of a voice.” last October 27 called Voices Of The His politically-tinged poetry has echoes Celts – A Family Reunion. He is touring of folk legend Woody Guthrie, with in support of his new album, The multi-layered strumming and picking Waking Hour. reminiscent of folk legend Mississippi Vo ted Best Male Artist of the Year John Hurt. Francey seamlessly blends 2006 by the International Acoustic elements of traditional Scottish folk

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Open every day of the year! • Fuel • Groceries • • Convenience Store • 353-2205 405-4th St. Don’t miss David Francey at the Langham, February 12. January 31, 2007 The Valley Voice LIVING 13 Sundays following overnight swaps or used sport stores. No need scoured some deep gullies through or by stopping to shop for awhile, and Get Outta Town! snowfalls that don’t get plowed by for gaiters or much survival gear the new delta at lakeside that like I said before, in emergency Village crews until Monday morning. because you’ll be just minutes from developed last May during that brief conditions, you can likely be back with Quite simply, the Village can avoid home, or the cafe. intense runoff period. Tracks from home watching TV in 15 minutes. Peter some overtime costs and give the By midday there may have been dogs, deer, beavers and birds are So keep on hand a pair of old steel Roulston crew at least a couple days off unless enough traffic to pack the streets for evident and this is the time of year to edged touring skis – they’re quiet and the conditions are too severe. With some excellent ski-skating, making maybe see cougar or elk prints, even take up very little room. When the Takin’ it to the decent snow tires and careful driving, the best use of the steel edges and here! With enough snow cover, the streets are snowbound and inviting traffic still can get around okay and double camber spring in the old skis. urban skier can enjoy scenic on a weekend morning, get out there, streets things are really rather slow and In New Denver, I find Columbia, waterfront exploring from the marina guess I could say ‘get inta town’ to It’s sure nice living in a small serene. Kootenay, Kildare, Josephine and compound southward to the hospital savour the peace and quiet of small West Kootenay village where On such days, it’s neat to be able Bellevue streets to be good traverses, and Union beach. town life as seen not through the recreational opportunities are so to lace up boots and click into skis while the numbered avenues offer There’s little risk involved in windshield. If you’re on foot walking, nearby and often involve only a short and go ski touring around town right either fast descents toward the lake village ski pursuits. There’s probably maybe take one ski pole for those ride or drive to ‘get outta town’. There from the end of the driveway. Some or more demanding effort to classic no avalanche risk at all, and there’s slippery moments on ice. By Monday are also some chances to enjoy the streets will be rutted up or generally or skate back up towards the highway. barely enough traffic here to even morning the streets will all be plowed outdoors right in town as well, such packed down, so you simply ski There’s also the beautiful open pack and groom the snow enough. and sanded again for safety and as walking, cycling, wildlife viewing according to conditions and terrain. greenways along both sides of the Care should be used when schussing speedy commerce and you can plan and, several times each winter, urban My ski of choice for this kind of creek and through Centennial Park. through intersections and you should the next ski trip further afield. skiing! adventure are my high mileage The coldish weather recently likely give way to the normal persons Peter Roulston owns the Bicycle Urban skiing may be undertaken skinny steel edged boards, the sort built up some ice dams in Carpenter out strolling or dog walking. Shelter Hospital in New Denver and still likes in New Denver on Saturdays or of skis that are easily found at ski Creek which finally blew out and can be sought at neighbours’ homes to use his old beat-up skis. 358-2133

single malt scotch and certainly ate wasn’t a pretty sight. Almost all the remove it so you don’t poke a hole our famous Kootenay dumps, you may too much food, but it was great supporting pipes had bent back on into the covering. find yourself in the same pickle I did. reconnecting with all those folks I themselves in the collapse. The If you go away for a while and are My advice – forget about them and build seldom get a chance to visit. The trip damage occurred when the overlying unlucky enough to experience one of a proper shed right from the get-go. back held a few adventures and I structure collapsed on the car, leaving with Jamie Barber certainly could have given a pass to deep dents in three out of the four Are you prepared for your next adventure? the white knuckle driving we fenders. The only redeeming feature I should know by now, but some encountered from the Crow’s Nest was that the new top and windshield things are so anti-intuitive that they Pass until we reached home. 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The pickup truck structure to protect what was left of • Vaccines (such as Hepatitis A & B) I speak of course of my last decided to get stuck in our driveway the car. column that discussed the on arrival, but we were at the end of This was the structure I should • Country- specific health advice and recommendations appropriateness of those canvas our journey so that didn’t concern me have built in the first place – a simple storage garages that are springing up much. triangular, cross-braced, 2x6 frame Qualified Travel Health Consultants around this country. I was giving a What was disheartening was with a 60% pitch to the roof. I covered reliability report from first hand glimpsing the chrome headlight rims it with a tarp and now the snow experience here in the snow belt. You of my newly restored Triumph TR6 simply slides off rather than may recall that the question of how sticking out of the twisted wreckage accumulating as it did with the failed The much snow they can hold was held and piles of snow that should have canvas structure. It might not look as in abeyance and the answer unclear. been perched above said sports car. pretty, but it works well. No more unfortunately. I should have This was not something I wanted to Well, I guess the experiment is Valley foretold that the mere discussion of investigate after 12 hours of stressful conclusive. Canvas storage garages this subject would bring on the wrath driving, so I just picked the gear out are not that great if you expect any of the Snow Gods or the swiveling of the truck and concentrated on appreciable accumulation of snow. It of that old EE, (evil eye - but shhh!). starting the wood fire to warm up the isn’t particularly easy to simply go We had a great time visiting house. inside and push off the snow as the VOICE relatives in sunny Manitoba over the It wasn’t until the next day that I accumulation bows in the canvas so Christmas holidays. The weather was had the heart to shovel off all the it is trapped in a sort of a pocket. The Please consider a appropriately cold and predictably snow and slowly uncover the only effective way to clear it off is to Voluntary Subscription to the sunny. I probably drank too much wreckage to ascertain damage. It stand on a ladder and carefully Valley Voice. fine food to stores, families, groups, wonderful whole wheat crust. That schools and anyone who is interested miso/garlic gravy is a show-stopper. in fabulous food. Then, as I recall we had a dessert of $10 -$30 (Sliding Scale) I first met Kayte and Jay at last home-made tarts. You can tell Kayte year’s Hills Garlic Fest, but over the loves to cook and to share what she with last few weeks I’ve had the extreme creates. It was a particularly The Valley Voice Andrew pleasure of getting to know them. wonderful dinner, and remember, you Kayte is the owner-operator of Soup can order any of this food from Kayte Box 70 Rhodes Du Jar, and Jay is the CFO. They are at Soup Du Jar. New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 full-on foodies, and soup is only the Soup Du Jar also features Twisted beginning of what they offer. Moroccan Tomato Peanut soup or In short, Kayte’s philosophy is: classic Chicken Noodle. There is Shepherd’s Pie? 1) Provide comfort and entertainment Asian Chicken Corn soup, Greek Red Hello out there all you food fans. through food; 2) Support local Lentil, and don’t forget the Carrot No restaurant to review this week, farmers and businesses; and 3) Use Lemongrass soup. All these choices but I have something BETTER to seasonal, local, and organic are made by Kayte with TLC and are tell you about. Several years ago ingredients. All the foods she offers available to you. All this fare is home- Kayte Rock and Jay Buttle, a young are hand-made and cooked with love. made and has no artificial flavours couple from Ontario, were on a Sounds good to me, but lets talk about or colors. There are no preservatives Cape Cod beach enjoying a lobster the food! All the dishes I’m about to involved. In short, this is fine food at bake. After the meal Kayte insisted mention are available from Soup Du its best. on saving the lobster shells. Later Jar now! Kayte makes a dynamite chicken on, back on the road on their way to I had dinner last week with Kayte pot pie. It’s not one of those tiny little a rock concert, they became and Jay. We started with a glass of pot pies you may have tried. Hers is entangled in a monstrous traffic jam wine and then dove into the Black eight inches across and I guarantee it leaving them at a standstill for many Bean Soup. Now, I make a pretty will please even the choosiest pot pie hours. Kayte decided there was only mean B.B. soup, but honestly, fan. one thing to do – make a lobster Kayte’s is better. It is sweet and spicy, What about Twisted Shepherd bisque. So that’s what she did, using and there must be a secret ingredient. Pie? Okay. Ground buffalo meat in a the tailgate of their station wagon But–it’s a secret. We also enjoyed tangy tomato-veg puree and garlic as a kitchen. some Greek Red Lentil soup. These smashed potatoes. You have to try it When the bisque was prepared two delicious soups were followed to believe it! they began ladling it out to other folks by a salad with pomegranate seeds Soup Du Jar will offer food who were caught in the same traffic jumping out of it. Excellent! Next, tastings in Nakusp at Harvest Thyme tangle. That’s just the kind of people Kayte brought out her Veggie Pot Pie. February 3; New Denver at Ann’s Kayte and Jay are. A year ago Kayte How can I describe this? The pie is Natural Foods February 6; Crescent and Jay found themselves in the about a foot in diameter and four Valley at Evergreen Natural Foods Kootenays. This past September they inches deep. It contains all your fave February 10. You must attend at least settled in New Denver and created a root vegetables braised to perfection one of these! You’ll be glad you did. business called Soup Du Jar- a and simmered in a miso-garlic gravy Soup Du Jar can be reached at Box company that prepares and distributes (Ahhhhhh) all topped with a 457 New Denver, 358-2501. 14 CLASSIFIED ADS The Valley Voice January 31, 2007 ANNOUNCEMENTS AUTOMOTIVE FOR RENT: 2 BEDROOM 1 1/2 bath 1000 Community Counsellor Required OBITUARIES 1986 GMC PICK-UP. 3/4 ton, long box, four- sq ft apartment, 306 Lake Ave. Silverton, BC, Counsellor required to work as part of a Marie Rosalia Hopp, born December 28, speed standard. Asking $2000. 265-0168. Available now. $400.00 plus utilities. Call 250- community-based counselling team until June 1919 in Weyburn, Sask., passed away Jan. 7, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 358-2293. 30th, 2007 in Kaslo and Area & East Shore of 2007 at House, Nakusp, BC. WANT TO START YOUR OWN FOR RENT: LARGE 3 BEDROOM 1 bath Kootenay Lake. The position is for 5 days per Marie leaves behind to mourn daughters BUSINESS? Community Futures offers 1500 sq ft apartment, 222 Lake Ave. Silverton, week. Recent experience in Family Support (Bill) Marshall of Nakusp, BC, Ellen business counselling and start-up information. BC Available Dec. 15th. $500.00 plus utilities. & Children’s Mental Health Counselling & (Jim) Ivens of Edgewood, BC and son Bill Appointments available in Nakusp and New Call 250-358-2293. Victims’ Services is required. MSW or BSW (Joan) Hopp of Castlegar, BC, seven Denver. Contact Farhana at 265-3674 or email ONE BEDROOM HOUSE in New Denver. required with 3-5 years relevant clinical grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, [email protected] Close to school, downtown. $500 per month practice or equivalent. Resumes including brother John (Evelyn) DeYaeger of Penticton, COMING EVENTS plus util. 265-3339. references to: Administrator, North Kootenay BC, sister Teresa (Victor) Nesbitt of Kathy, You’ve come a long way, baby. Your HOUSE TO RENT. Immaculate, 2 bedroom, Lake Community Services Society, Box 546, YOGA AT THE DOMES - Monday, Edgewood, BC and numerous nieces and loving family and your many friends all wish log house in New Denver. Fully furnished. Kaslo, BC, V0G1M0 or email Thursday and Saturday 9 to 10:30; Tuesday nephews. She was predeceased by her husband you a very happy 50th birthday. Reasonable rent to the perfect tenants. Email: [email protected] or fax 250-353-7694 by night 7 to 8:30. All levels, all ages. Affordable. Richard, granddaughter Cheryl Marshall- [email protected]. 4pm, Feb 10, 2007. Only those short listed will Young, her mother and father Augusta and AREA H NORTH TV SOCIETY AGM. be contacted. www.nklcss.org. 7:30 pm, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007. Hidden FREEBIES Leonce DeYaeger, brothers Carl, Albert, and Garden Gallery. Everyone welcome. REGISTERMATE 1920 vacuum frame. MISC. FOR SALE sister Ann Baker-Stern. Marie was devoted to her family. She had a life membership to Ladies CRYSTAL HEALING WORKSHOP with Call 358-7218. S.H.A.R.E. Nelson (Supporting Humanity Auxiliary Branch #203. Swiss trained crystal healer Karin GREETING CARD And Responsible Ecology) The Kootenay’s Mass of Christian burial with Father Scott Burgermeister. February 17 and 18, Hand & TO MY DEAR FRIENDS: Pavillion, school, Largest Recycled Goods Store. Furniture, Soul Healing Centre, Silverton. Please call choir, Brouse Lodge, St. Anthony’s, the Apple appliances, household goods, electronics, Whitmore as celebrant was held at Our Lady Karin for more information at 358-2362. Tree, the post office, the bank and Valley Voice. music, books, windows, doors, plumbing, of Lourdes in Nakusp on January 13. Marie lighting, cabinets, lumber all at low cost. All was then brought home to Edgewood for FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, be at the Silverton I miss you! Wishing you all the best in 2007! large appliances reconditioned by a licensed interment. Happy 65th Wedding Anniversary Hotel at 8:30 pm for Sextet a tete – blues, rock Mary O’Shea. repairman have a 90 day store credit/exchange The family would like to thank: Father Bill and Dora Evdokimoff and blues, jazz, Latin, etc. LIVE GOOD HEALTH warranty. Why buy new when you can recycle Married January 28, 1942 MUSIC. Pub service with food. Hotel open FULL SPECTRUM BODY WORK offers Scott, Rose and Larry Jones, Valley Funeral and save? 612 Lakeside Dr, Nelson 352-1222. From all your family; Daughter Mary and Peter specially for the blues weekend. Info: 358- deep tissue and stress reduction treatments in Home, all the Pallbearers and Honourary 15th ANNIVERSARY WINTER BLUES Pallbearers, Kurtis Hopp, the Royal Canadian Poznikoff of Shoreacres, Grandson Kelly and 7704. the privacy of your own home. For additional BOOGIE T - SHIRTS. Black, Ladies’ & Legion Branch 203, and everyone for their Lisa Poznikoff and Great Granddaughters, WARM UP THIS VALENTINE’S DAY! A info and to book appointments please call 358- Men’s styles, Limited quantity. $18 incl. tax. expressions of condolence. Thank you to all Ariel and Miranda of Shoreacres; Shane and trip to the tropics is just around the corner. The 6808. MY AUNT’S GENERAL STORE, of Marie’s “Angels.” Eva Poznikoff of San Diego, California. Hidden Garden Gallery will show Impressions COYOTE SPRINGS HEALING downtown New Denver. For info, phone 358- Marian, Bill, Ellen, Jim, Bill, Joan, Teresa, Daughter Lorraine and Fred Maloff of of Mexico, a collection of watercolours by RETREAT Hydrotherapy, Workshops, 7765. ALL PROCEEDS TO SLOCAN Spike, John, Evelyn and Iowan Crescent Valley; Granddaughter Shellie and Hoot Owl. Opening is February 14 from 8 to Osteo-treatments, Rustic Lodging. No place LAKE PRE-SCHOOL. Barry Farynuk of Crescent Valley, and 10 pm. Gallery will also be open February 15- to go but in. By appointment only. Margaret SERVICES Granddaughter Janet Maloff and Jason Ozeroff 17, from 12-4. Ann Simon 250-265-2158. Specialized NOTICES RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL of South Slocan. Son Willie Evdokimoff of KINDERMUSIK CLASSES coming to Kinesiologist. FOR INFORMATION ON AA SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: “Serving the Winlaw, Grandson Will Evdokimoff and Stacy New Denver in March for children three and HELP WANTED MEETINGS in New Denver and adjacent Valley” 7 days/wk, 24-hr. All-Around Septic towns, call Dave at 358-7265. Hopkins of , Granddaughter Amanda a half to five years old! Kindermusik teacher HOME SUPPORT WORKERS Services, Don Brown (250) 354-3644, Evdokimoff and Patrick Zeibin, and Great Marcia Werner will be giving a free WANTED. Personal care and household emergency 352-5676. Granddaughter, Kirah of Crescent Valley. demonstration class on Saturday morning, management for mature disabled male. Sunday GROCERY ROGAN ELECTRIC Residential, Daughter Evelyn Harrison of Squamish, February 3rd. Space for the demonstration to Thursday 4 hrs/day or Friday and Saturday commercial, industrial wiring. Local Granddaughter Billie Harrison of Squamish, class is limited, so call to reserve a spot at 250- 4 hrs/day. Require Care Aide course plus First references available. All work guaranteed. “We Grandson Scott Harrison and Veronika Tyrkin 355-0009 Aid certificate, bondable. $17/hr. Submit Slocan Village Market get the job done.” 353-9638. of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Son Steve FOR RENT application to Box 433, New Denver, V0G Groceries, fresh produce, fresh meat, MAINTENANCE MYLES - offering Evdokimoff and Lynn Moffat of South Slocan ONE-BEDROOM COTTAGE in New 1S0. Agency Liquor, organic foods, maintenance services in the 358 exchange area and Grandson Stevie Evdokimoff of Slocan. Denver’s Orchard. New kitchen and bathroom, in-store deli, in-store bakery. including renovations, yard and garden and Son Stan Evdokimoff and Granddaughters fenced yard, deck. No party animals, no pets. Personal Classified ads start at $8.00. Open 7 days/week, 9 am - 7 pm interior/exterior painting. Call Myles at 358- Email us —[email protected] for details Savannah and Cassidy of Crescent Valley. $425 + utilities. 358-2272. Slocan, BC • ph:355-2211 • fax: 355-2216 2690. BUSINESS DIRECTORY RESTAURANT/WINE & BEER RECREATION

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Light-therapy LITEBOOK Elite May Ann Waterfield RMT Email us —[email protected] for details 358-2177 Silverton & Winlaw 250-358-2145 265-4242 January 31, 2007 The Valley Voice CLASSIFIED/COMMUNITY 15 British Columbians targeted by phone scam - hang up your phone, don’t dial ‘9’ submitted a local telephone scam where an complaints coming in from around BC. line, going along with the request would recorded message says will remove you The Better Business Bureau of automated caller promises the recipient “If you receive a call from someone give the caller an outside line they can from their distribution list, confirms Mainland BC (BBB) and Telus are a free vacation if they dial 9. The scam trying to convince you to dial 9 for any then use to make an expensive overseas your phone number and that you are teaming up to warn BC residents about surfaced about two weeks ago, with reason, hang up,” says BBB president phone call. If the call comes into your susceptible to this type of marketing, PLUMBING TRAVEL Lynda Pasacreta. “For that matter, any residential line and you dial 9, someone likely resulting in your name being AQUALAB PLUMBING SERVICES. CUSTOM VACATION PLANNING - call from someone claiming you have will attempt to obtain your personal added to other marketing lists. Ticketed. Insured. Local. 229-4391 or toll-free experienced, fair & friendly service that you won a prize in a contest you don’t information, likely for use in identity The solution is simple – hang up at 1-877-224-4391 or [email protected]. can trust. NO DREAMER IS EVER TOO remember entering is a scam.” theft. Even pressing 8, which the the phone. WANTED SMALL. NO DREAM IS EVER TOO BIG. Calls in this most recent scam come VA LLICAN WHOLE SCHOOL is looking for Robyn Grant - 250-265-9948 - Nakusp. In from outside Canada, likely using an Looking for love in all the wrong places? donations of used children’s cross country skis, partnership with UNIGLOBE, Serving Due to popular demand, Speed $20 per person and all proceeds go automated dialer producing thousands shoes and poles for our cross country ski program. travellers since 1998. Happy Valentine’s Dating is back, just in time for of calls a day. When a recipient picks toward helping homeless animals. Last We can pick them up, please call 226-7737. Day! Valentine’s Day, Saturday February 10, up the phone a recorded message claims year over 50 people showed up, raising RECREATION 7 pm, Swingers Lounge on Baker Street $1000 for both local animal shelters. they have won a trip and asks them to TOTS PLAYTIME PLUS - FREE! Every Tuesday morning, 10 to noon. Slocan Park Hall. in Nelson. Once again Central Bark and dial 9 to claim it or 8 to be removed This year all proceeds will go to Second Animal Yoga - Jan. 30th; Tiny Talents Art- Feb.6th; KINDERMUSIK - Feb. 13th Second Chance Animal Shelter will be from marketing lists. Chance, as its volunteers are hosting the raising funds for the animals in the name evening. The emphasis is on fun and WILDLIFE DRAWING & PAINTING - Ages 8 & older. With Evelyn Kirkaldy. Starts If the call comes into a business with of love. February 6th (new dates) at Brent Kennedy School. a commercial switchboard requiring fundraising. There will be huge range All participants must pre register at employees to dial 9 to gain an outside of ages and personality types so please BEGINNERS LUCK CHESS TOURNAMENT - Ages 6 & older. Sat.Feb. 10th Slocan Central Bark by February 5. The cost is attend with an open mind. Park Hall.1 to 4 p.m. $7 per player. More restitution for Steele victims RED CROSS WINTER SWIM PROGRAM - Castlegar Swimming Pool. Feb. 13th to by Jan McMurray $369,370. Last August, the Nakusp MEAT CUTTING March 8th (Tues. & Thurs.) We provide the bus, you supply the kids. Victims of Kevin Steele’s court received $92,370 to divvy up investment scam can expect another among the victims. This was money Legendary Meats Ltd. SLOCAN VALLEY MIXED SOCCER LEAGUE - It’s not too early to sign kids up for restitution cheque fairly soon. that Steele delivered to his counsel this spring’s season. Bulk - Beef, Pork, Buffalo Sandy Scott, Nakusp court after he was found out. Scott reports and Sausage Sales that some of these cheques have been BELLY DANCING WITH SHAUNA ROBERTSON - Feb. 6th to March 6th, Crescent administrator, reports that the court Valley Hall. has recently received the $277,000 returned. She encourages victims to Custom Cutting & Sausage that was in Steele’s US accounts at notify her of a change in address. Making, Curing & Smoking VALENTINES FOR CHOCOLATE LOVERS - With Carey Gahimer. Sunday, Feb. 11th, the time the scam was discovered and Steele was sentenced to six years of Bacons & Hams Winlaw Hall. Noon to 4:00 p.m. his assets frozen in May of 2005. She in prison after pleading guilty to Winter Hours: Thursdays & Fridays will distribute the money on a pro rata defrauding 229 people of approximately PRINCIPALS OF GRAPHIC DESIGN - With Evelyn Kirkaldy. February 8th & 15th basis to the 229 victims. Cdn$10.3 million in an investment 8 am till 6 pm (Wed.) Mt. Sentinel School This brings the amount of money scam that affected many people from Phone: 226-7803 226-0008 recovered from the Steele case to the New Denver area. 2826 Hwy 6 • Slocan Park BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUTOMOTIVE • SMALL MOTORS • EXCAVATING • MACHINE SHOP

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PHONE 358-2632 [email protected] New Denver, BC 2411 Email us —[email protected] for details 1-888-358-2632 365-9640 V0G 1S0 (250) 359-5922 16 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice January 31, 2007 Slocan District Chamber AGM focuses on OCP process by Jan McMurray He listed the establishment of high for the North Slocan Valley, from the Munro said that two significant the tools, such as zoning, to achieve the The Slocan District Chamber of speed internet, the website and the Village of Slocan to Summit Lake. issues were emerging from the process: vision. In response to a question about Commerce AGM was held on community’s emergency health care Munro said he wanted to involve as Sandon as a regional park and a how to approach economic January 22. as some of the areas the Chamber has many groups as possible in the planning foreshore plan for Slocan Lake. Both development in our community, Wahn President Steve Hammond been involved in. “Let’s keep the ball process and encouraged the Chamber these require the involvement of the suggested a visioning process for the opened the meeting by talking about rolling. Let’s encourage expansion as a group to attend an Advisory provincial government and are far from Chamber. He suggested working with the big change in demographics that and let’s move for greater Planning Committee (APC) meeting as being settled. Munro spoke about an current assets in the community. has happened in our area over the last development. But let’s decide how a delegation. He explained that the APC upcoming meeting with several To another question about the lake, couple of years. “You as members of and what direction and then how we was putting together a survey to send government agencies where these he told us that many lakes in the your local Chamber of Commerce can influence our area’s future path.” out probably in March, and suggested would be discussed. province have design guidelines, and can have a strong voice. How do we Area H Director Don Munro and that the Chamber might want to put Dave Wahn spoke of the said that no new docks are allowed on encourage development and what RDCK planner Dave Wahn, guest forward a business question for the importance of identifying the vision for Columbia Lake. He called this kind of development do we want?” speakers, spoke about the OCP process survey. the community before coming up with “somewhat unprecedented.” Mountain Film Festival Hits Silverton Gallery, February 10 Inspired by our own mountain representations of mountain culture wilderness, the adventure, and simple Foods). Refreshments will be served. Mountain Photo Showcase, please culture in New Denver, some local and local wilderness in a Mountain living will hopefully work towards To display a photo or image for the contact Kaitlan Murphy at 358-2547. adventurers are bringing the first Photo Showcase. Students from uniting us as a community,” said North Valley Mountain Film Festival Lucerne School are also making their Berney, “especially as this region Impressions of Mexico from to the Silverton Gallery on Saturday, own short films about mountain becomes discovered, and we may February 10. culture – a few of which will be face pressures that threaten the very longtime local resident “We’re organizing this festival to presented at this festival. reasons we live here.” submitted getting a glimpse into that faraway help unite our mountain community, The festival has been titled the The North Valley Mountain Film Dianne Perry (also known as Hoot land of sunshine through Perry’s art. inspire youth, and showcase amazing ‘North Valley’ because the organizing Festival will take place at the Owl) will be hosting a show of original local adventures and beautiful committee appreciates the distinct Silverton Gallery on Saturday, watercolours, Impressions of Mexico, at places,” says Myles Berney, lead culture of the northern part of the February 10, from 5-9 pm. the Hidden Garden Gallery from organizer and local photographer. “It Slocan Valley. “Recognizing and Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for February 14-17. The public is invited will be a fun and interactive celebrating what drew many of us students (advance tickets at Silverton to the opening the evening of February opportunity for discussion on here – the lake, the mountains, the Building Supplies and Ann’s Natural 14 from 8-10 pm. mountain culture in and around our While on vacation in Mexico in region and community.” Weigh in on Mountain Caribou 2001, Perry took along a paintbox The North Valley Mountain Film submitted several recovery options, including and packet of blank postcards. Festival will feature films produced The public input for Mountain culling predators. Most conservationists Inspired by the lush palms and blue locally, such as Yes to the No, a short Caribou recovery ends Feb. 28 – anyone disagree with this approach and instead Pacific, she began painting to take film about No Boarding, as well as who would like to learn more or write a argue for habitat protection. Habitat home a memory. The postcards were films on backcountry skiing, biking, letter should come to the Vienna Cafe protection means cutting less trees and a unique way of sending a glimpse and whitewater kayaking in the West in Nelson on Feb. 3 from 10 am to 4 restricting snowmobiling and heli- of the tropics to family and friends. Kootenays. There will be slideshows pm. The EcoSociety and Forest Ethics skiing. Studies have demonstrated how On each subsequent trip to Mexico on ski mountaineering and are sponsoring the event. There will be habitat protection would naturally she has devoted time to painting, backpacking in the mountains of our short presentations at 11 am and 2 pm. balance and stabilize populations of all trying to capture the tropical beauty. backyard. Mountain Caribou populations these large mammals. Mainly self-taught, Perry says she has Dianne Perry shows her watercolours, Community members have been have been in decline for several decades. More information can also be her own “primitive” style. inspired by her annual trips to Mexico, at the invited to display their The BC government is now considering obtained at www.mountaincaribou.org. Relieve your midwinter blues by Hidden Garden Gallery, February 14-17. Subdivision proposed for property near Nakusp airport by Jan McMurray for the rezoning of an 83-acre portion However, the rezoning application and development proposal. The revision explained that the proposal had been The decision on a controversial of their properties from agricultural to proposed subdivision was for an 83- takes the block of land owned by Blaine revised down to the smaller piece of application to re-zone property just residential. The site plan submitted with acre portion of the properties that is Coates out of the proposal, and makes land. CAO Bob Lafleur pointed out that outside Nakusp in Area K, up Hot the application showed that they located outside the ALR. the piece to be rezoned only about 45 the revision did not address the Village’s Springs Road beside the airport, is intended to create 51 lots on this acreage, The application was referred out to acres, down from the original 83. Coates main concern. expected to be made at the February done in phases according to market agencies that could be affected by the says 24 lots are planned for the 45-acre “It would be nice if they could wait RDCK board meeting. demand. The first phase of the project rezoning, and the Village of Nakusp piece, with eight lots to be created in because of the OCP. Sooner or later we The re-zoning application has been was to create eight lots, ranging in size was one of them. The Village had the first phase of the project. He says all will be taking that land in and blessed revised since it was first submitted in from .57 acres to 1.25 acres. The devel- several concerns with the subdivision, lots will be over a half acre. with their private water system, and the November. Originally, Blaine Coates opment was proposed to be serviced by and informed the RDCK that it was The new plan, he says, “will give Ministry is trying to eliminate those.” and Walter and Shirley Coates applied a community water and sewer system. opposed to the development. The main us more flexibility in the engineering He said the Village would soon be The plan also identified two large concern is that this area will likely and planning of the project, and will meeting with government representa- ‘Future Development’ areas. The become part of the Village of Nakusp, address the concerns of all parties.” tives to discuss a development plan for Coates own 191.3 hectares (472.8 acres) as boundary expansion is being The Rural Affairs Committee of the the Village, and to have “a satellite of land in this area, and most of it is in discussed as part of the Village’s OCP RDCK considered the application at its subdivision is not good planning.” the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). process. The Village would then inherit January meeting and recommended to Council decided to ask the RDCK the infrastructure and subdivision the full RDCK board that the zoning board to delay the approval of the re- layout, and these do not conform to the amendment bylaw be given two zoning so that it could review the revised Village’s subdivision servicing bylaw readings and referred out to a public proposal. At the January 27 meeting of requirements. hearing. When this news came before the RDCK board, the matter was refer- WOOD PRESERVERS LTD. At the RDCK Rural Affairs com- Nakusp council on January 23, Mayor red back to the Rural Affairs Committee, mittee meeting in January, where the Hamling said she was “a little bit thus delaying the process. Area K BUYERS OF CEDAR application was being considered for disappointed” with the committee’s Director Paul Peterson has set up a & PINE POLES recommendation to the full RDCK recommendation. Councillor Dahlen, meeting to discuss the application with Mike Casey cell 344-8477 board, the Coates submitted a revised Nakusp’s RDCK representative, the Village of Nakusp for January 30. Offering planning, management and sales for Woodlot Licences FLIKS brings Manufactured Landscapes to the Kootenays and Private Land Owners. submitted Vallican February 2, 7:30 pm, March 11, 7:30 pm, Miner’s Hall. P.O. Box 4, Manufactured Landscapes Vallican Whole Community Centre; For more information go to Brisco, B.C. 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